Austin Parks and Recreation Department | Partnership Levels Partnership Configuration A (Non-profit Public Partnership NP3) Partnership A - Definition A 501(c)(3) Non-profit partner mission closely aligns with PARD mission, vision, and values; aligns to the public land/public facility owned by the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department. Partner within configuration A seeks a level of autonomy to construct, operate, maintain, and/or program projects on parkland. Parks partnerships successfully combine the assets of the public and private sectors in novel ways to create new and refurbished parks, greenways, trails, and other public assets in our community. Partnerships between public agencies and private nonprofits can help effectively build, renovate, maintain, and program parks. By teaming up, parks agencies and nonprofits can help cities do a better job of meeting citizens' demands for more and better parks in the face of limited public resources. PARD review and oversight is meant to ensure Partners within Configuration A demonstrate the following values: ✓ ORGANIZATIONAL GOVERNANCE/CONSTITUTION ✓ DEMONSTRATION OF CAPACITY ✓ INCLUSIVITY ✓ TRANSPARENCY ✓ PUBLIC BENEFIT Common attributes for Partnership A include: • Partner has history of collaborating with PARD to lead major capital improvement projects on parkland, has co- collaborated with recognized entities to lead a major capital improvement project on parkland and/or has successfully independently led a major capital improvement project. (Demonstration of Capacity) • Partner can support project management for design and construction projects or has capacity to financially support third-party project management. (Demonstration of Capacity) • Partner has previously demonstrated integration of maintenance considerations into capital or Community Activated Park Projects. (Demonstration of Capacity) • Partner has a minimum 7-year history of collaboration with the City of Austin, with all levels of engagement recognized in the historical collaboration. (Demonstration of Capacity) • Partner maintains annual 990s. (Governance) • Partner has favorable Charity Navigator and Guidestar ratings. (Governance/Government Oversight) • Partner is committed to cooperative community engagement with PARD and has integrated community engagement into their organization’s goal(s). (Inclusivity/Transparency/Public Benefit) • Partner clearly articulates the public benefit from the organization’s role and mission. (Public Benefit) PARD Partners are integral to PARD and help further the mission and reach of the Department. PARD seeks to fully develop the umbrella program for partnerships within the Department’s Community PARKnerships program. Last updated 02-21-2021 1 Partnership A - Criteria This level of partnership requires a formal partnership review process. The review process will take up …
Parks and Recreation Department Contracts Under Development Concessions and Contracts Committee 12-Apr-21 Contract/Project Zilker Miniature Train Concession Phase N A NCP NA S / NS NA CCC NA PARB May-21 Council Jun-21 Contract Type Contractual Obligation/ Services Development of a Land Management Plan for Austin Nature Preserves System Contractual Obligation/ Services A NCP S May-21 May-21 Jun-21 Notes On February 20, 2020, Austin City Council approved a resolution to explore options to procure a temporary vendor, through an expedited process, to oversee the repair and operations of the Zilker Park train ride. PARD has identified APF to establish a contract with a vendor to oversee the repair and operations of the Zilker Park train ride. A draft contract between PARD and APF for this purpose is being reviewed by the COA Law Department and the APF attorney. APF provided a status update on train specifications and site planning status at the February 23rd PARB meeting. Anticipated grand opening is Q3 of 2021. Currently, the contract is under review by the APF. The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to create a land management plan that will guide the management of the Austin Nature Preserves system and other parkland natural areas to sustainably and resiliently provide vital ecosystem services to Austin and its residents, now and in the coming decades. Presented draft scope of work to CCC on 8/21/2020. PARD working with Austin Fire Department (AFD) to finalize proposal. Corporate Purchasing posted solicitation on by 2/1/2021 and is scheduled to close on 3/4/2021 pending number of responses. Evaluation of responses began on March 25, 2021. The evaluation completion is still pending recommendation. 4/1/2021 Contract/Project Concessionaire for Operation and Management of Watercraft Rental Concession on Barton Creek (Zilker Park Boat Rental) Contract Type Concession Phase P/D NCP NA S / NS S CCC Dec-21 PARB Dec-21 Council Jan-22 Mutual Interest Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with Travis County and the University of Texas to Share in the Wildland Fire Management of Open Space Properties Partnership P/D NA NS Apr-21 Apr-21 May-21 Grey Rock Golf and Tennis Facility P/D NA S May-21 Oct-21 Nov-21 Contractual Obligation/ Services Notes Corporate Purchasing recommends a later release of the solicitation and establishing a holdover with the current vendor in order to continue ongoing services to the public. It is anticipated that this strategy will allow for a greater pool of responders that may be available following …
SPECIAL CALLED Versión en español a continuación. Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force Meeting April 14, 2021 Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force to be held on April 14, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications (via videoconferencing) Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (by April 13th by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 14th Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-0112 or jaynell.nicholson@austintexas.gov no later than noon, April 13th. The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to jaynell.nicholson@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •This meeting will be broadcast live and may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live SPECIAL CALLED Reunión del Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force Meeting la junta en FECHA de la reunion (14 Abril 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social (por videoconferencia) Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (13 Abril antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de (512) 972-0112 o jaynell.nicholson@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra …
Water Forward Implementation Progress Update and Supply Outlook 4/14/2021 t e e f - e r c a , e g a r o t S 2,200,000 2,000,000 1,800,000 1,600,000 1,400,000 1,200,000 1,000,000 800,000 600,000 400,000 200,000 Combined Storage of Lakes Buchanan and Travis January 1, 2005 through April 1, 2021 2.01M ac-ft Full Storage Current Water Supplies 0.6M ac-ft Interruptible stored water for non- Garwood divisions was not provided by LCRA in 2012 through 2015. 0 Jan-05 Jan-06 Jan-07 Jan-08 Jan-09 Jan-10 Jan-11 Jan-12 Jan-13 Jan-14 Jan-15 Jan-16 Jan-17 Jan-18 Jan-19 Jan-20 Jan-21 Jan-22 t e e F - e r c A 225,000 200,000 175,000 150,000 125,000 100,000 75,000 50,000 25,000 0 Monthly Inflows to Lakes Buchanan and Travis Data through March 31, 2021 Average 1942 - Present Average 2008 - 2015 2021 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec LCRA Lake Levels Forecast Possible COA Stage 1 Drought Restrictions Possible COA Stage 2 Drought Restrictions Possible COA Stage 3 Drought Restrictions https://www.lcra.org/download/combined-storage-of-lakes-buchanan-and-travis/?wpdmdl=9375 Water Forward 2018 Implementation Progress Looking Forward Next Water Forward Task Force meeting to be held May 4, 2021 and will include presentation of draft Water Forward 2023 scope outline QUESTIONS
Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) Pilot and Program Management – Phase 1a James Dwyer & Kristi Shaw - HDR Water Forward Task Force | April 14, 2021 Scope Basis SUCCESSFUL ASR PROJECT areas and implementation challenges Understand the candidate aquifer Consider integration of the ASR supply into the existing distribution system preferred project alternatives Use proven decision tools to identify Develop mindful outreach strategies to educate and engage the community Task 4 • Initial storage zone screening • Heat mapping of aquifer characteristics • Key outcome: potentially suitable ASR wellfield areas Task 5 • Integration point scoring using criteria • Key outcome: potentially suitable integration points Task 8 • Develop plan and budget for field testing • Key outcome: Exploratory Drilling & Testing Plan Task 1. Task 2. Task 4. Task 5. Task 6. Task 7. Project Management AW and Consultant Team Chartering Preliminary ASR Storage Zone Identification & Characterization Preliminary ASR Integration Point Identification and Characterization Preliminary Project Alternatives Development & Evaluation Project Alternatives Revision & Re- evaluation Task 8. Exploratory Drilling & Testing Planning Task 6 • Use suitable wellfield areas & integration points to develop project alternatives informed by community input • Key outcome: scored project alternatives • Project alternative revision as needed Task 7 • Final report alternative(s) • Score each alternative using project criteria • Key outcome: preferred project Task 3- Community Engagement and Education, including equity and affordability tasks Overview of Phase 1a Project Approach Task 2 –Team Chartering Goal: support clarity of mission and tenets of success, and project team alignment Steps: • Project initiation chartering • Follow-up chartering sessions to realign goals and objectives as needed, particularly as a result of community engagement Task 3 – Community Engagement Consultant Community Engagement Team: Kristi Shaw, HDR Technical ASR- Communications Liaison Carmen Schofield, HDR Communications Lead Shuronda Robinson, Adisa Communications Advisor- ASR Introduction and Education Task Lead Lynda Rife, Rifeline Advisor- Outreach and Preliminary Project Alternatives Public Engagement Task Lead Task 3 – Project Introduction, Engagement, & Education Engagement and Education Plan Introduction and Education Campaign Project background, goals and objectives Introduce the project to the community Identify roles and responsibilities within Demonstrate how ASR fits into Water Forward project team Identify project milestones and schedules Identify communities and stakeholders, including governmental entities, regulatory bodies, and public interest …
NEW ONSITE WATER REUSE PILOT INCENTIVE PROGRAM Katherine Jashinski, Supervising Engineer, Onsite Water Reuse Program 4/14/2021 WHY THE NEW INCENTIVE PROGRAM? • Austin Water received Council direction in May of 2019 to include Water Forward regulations into the LDC Revision • AW was specifically asked to address onsite reuse in commercial developments ≥250,000 PUBLIC STAKEHOLDER MEETINGS June 25th 2019 Alternative On-Site Water Use Workshop #1 July 23rd 2019 Alternative On-Site Water Use Workshop #2 Morning Focus: Case Studies in Alternative Onsite Water Systems •Heard first-hand experiences with designing and building alternative onsite water systems Morning Focus: Testing Example Developments •Walked through typical development projects seen in Austin to provide feedback on the proposed ordinance approach and requirements Afternoon Focus: Water Forward Ordinance Development Workshop •Gave input to shape future City of Austin ordinance requirements regarding alternative water systems October 16th 2019 LDC Open House Events KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM PUBLIC INPUT 1 2 3 4 Concerns about system costs and effects on affordability Would like to see developer incentives to offset costs Want to avoid increasing project review time due to new regulations Need for clarification on mandatory installations ONSITE WATER REUSE SYSTEMS IN THE LDC 23-9D-1050 Onsite Water Reuse System Rules and Incentive Program (A) An onsite water reuse system is required for a large development project for which a site plan application is submitted under Division 23-6B-2 (Site Plan Review ) on or after December 1, 2023. (B) By December 1, 2020, the director shall: (1) Adopt rules to implement, administer, and enforce this article, including rules to regulate the treatment, monitoring, and reporting requirements for onsite water reuse systems; and (2) Develop an incentive program for onsite water reuse systems. PHASED IMPLEMENTATION APPROACH Phase I took effect December 20, 2020 Voluntary OWRS Program New OWRS regulations in Title 15 (Utility Regulations) for the design, permitting and operation and maintenance of multi- family & commercial systems Incentive program implemented to encourage voluntary adoption of OWRS in new development to test out the new regulatory framework Phase 2 to take effect late 2023 (pending adoption) Mandatory OWRS Program Mandatory installation of OWRS for commercial and multi-family developments ≥250,000 sq. ft. in Title 25 (Land Development Code) Updated regulations for Title 15 on the applicability for the mandate along with provisions for enforcing the mandate OTHER INCENTIVE PROGRAMS FOR ONSITE REUSE SFPUC PILOT GRANT PROGRAM NYC DEP …
WINTER STORM EVENT BRIEFING Water Forward Task Force | April 14th , 2021 System Overview System Map Event Overview Critical 48-hour period Begin Freeze (Approximate) End Freeze (Approximate) 350 300 250 200 150 ) D G M ( 100 50 0 y a D r e p s n o l l a G n o i l l i M / ) G M ( s n o l l a G f o s n o i l l i M 2/10/2021 2/12/2021 2/14/2021 2/16/2021 2/18/2021 2/20/2021 2/22/2021 2/24/2021 2/26/2021 2/28/2021 Storage Pumpage Usage Storage Loss AW Incident Command activated 2/17 @7am SWB Outage 2/16 @10 PM System Peak Hourly 330 MGD 2/17 @ 9 AM SWB Boil Water Notice Issued 2/17 @ 11AM Citywide Boil Water Notice 2/17 @ 8:30 PM End Freeze (Approximate) Ullrich Power Outage 2/17 @ 2PM Ullrich at pre-shut down flowrate 2/18 @ 1AM Ullrich Startup 2/17 @ 5:30 PM 2/15/21 12:00 AM 2/17/21 12:00 AM 2/19/21 12:00 AM 2/21/21 12:00 AM 2/23/21 12:00 AM Storage Pumpage Usage 350 300 250 200 150 ) D G M ( 100 50 0 y a D r e p s n o l l a G n o i l l i M / ) G M ( s n o l l a G f o s n o i l l i M System Recovery Central Zone Boil Water Notice lifted 2/22 AM @ 5:30AM North, South, NWA zones Boil Water Notice lifted 2/22 @ 4:30PM Emergency Water Use Restrictions lifted 2/24 @ 8AM 350 300 250 200 150 ) D G M ( 100 50 0 y a D r e p s n o l l a G n o i l l i M / ) G M ( s n o l l a G f o s n o i l l i M Citywide Boil Water Notice lifted 2/23 @ 11:45AM 2/22/21 12:00 AM 2/23/21 12:00 AM 2/24/21 12:00 AM 2/25/21 12:00 AM 2/26/21 12:00 AM 2/27/21 12:00 AM 2/28/21 12:00 AM Storage Pumpage Usage Leak/Break Timeline Begin Freeze End Freeze D C F E H I A - Lake Creek 42" Break B - Texas Plume SSO C - SWB Low Pressure D - Peak Hrly Usage E - SWB BWN F - Ullrich Power Outage G - Minimum Storage H - Citywide BWN I - …
Advisory Group and Task Force Subcommittee Reports Water Forward Task Force Meeting | April 14, 2021 Aquifer Storage and Recovery Technical Advisory Group Presented Phase 1a project approach Session 1: • Discussion Session 2: • Project technical tasks • Community engagement/equity and affordability tasks • Discussion Climate Technical Advisory Group Presented Water Forward project background and previous climate analysis • Topic 1: General circulation models (GCMs) and climate scenarios to be used in analysis. In the Water Forward 2018 analysis, 20 GCMs from CMIP 5 were used for analysis. Discussed pros/cons of using CMIP5 or CMIP6 • Several CTAG members recommended using CMIP5 over CMIP6 because the 6 models are very new and the community has not had a chance to vet them yet • Could potentially still use CMIP6 if we were selective about which models to use • Need to evaluate whether CMIP6 provides data that CMIP5 does not different variables, different variable reporting frequencies, large ensembles, etc. • Start with CMIP5 and have the climate consultant automate the process so that CMIP6 data could be fed in as it is available • Get recommendation from consultant • Discuss GCMs appropriate for use in this region change) • Discussed selection of climate scenarios (for example, choosing RCPs or SSPs to represent various degrees of warming or other potential impacts of climate Topic 2: Downscaling methodology and downscaled GCM outputs • Discussed possible downscaling approaches appropriate for the Colorado River basin and Central Texas region • Discussed possible validation approaches for downscaled data outputs Questions and Discussion
M E M O R A N D U M Community Technology & Telecommunications Commission TO: THRU: FROM: John Speirs, Program Manager, Telecommunications & Regulatory Affairs Jesse Rodriguez, Business Process Specialist, Telecommunications & Regulatory Affairs April 14, 2021 2021 Grant for Technology Opportunities (GTOPs) Awardees DATE: SUBJECT: The purpose of this memorandum is to request the Commission approve 1) the GTOPs Grant Review Committee’s recommended eleven (11) 2021 GTOPs Core Awards, as ratified by the Committee at the April 8, 2021 Final Deliberation. GRANT PROGRAM PURPOSE GTOPs provides matching grant funds to Austin organizations that promote resident access to information technology, or that offer literacy programs that create digital opportunities and foster digital inclusion, particularly in underserved segments of our community. The goals of the program are to: ○ Increase use of digital and communications technology devices ○ Increase knowledge and skills of digital and communications technology ○ Increase access to and usage of the Internet AWARDEE SELECTION PROCESS Letters of Interest for 2021 GTOPs Core were accepted from November 1, 2020 through January 8, 2021 and grant applications were accepted from January 18, 2021 through February 12, 2021. The Community Technology & Telecommunications Commission appointed a volunteer Grant Review Committee comprised of seven (7) qualified community representatives, all of whom remained on the committee for the duration of the process. The City received a total of twenty-nine (29) applications for GTOPs 2021 Core. The Committee scored these applications based on the selection criteria outlined by the Commission including: alignment with GTOPs, impact, success/feasibility, and budget and fiscal responsibility. The applicants proceeding to Round 2 scoring were given the opportunity to respond to questions generated by the Committee. After the final scores were tallied and discussed, staff developed recommendations for full and partial awards based on the funding & ranking guidelines as detailed in the next section. The Committee then selected the most preferred option, represented by the recommendation in this memorandum. 1 FUNDING & RANKING GUIDELINES 1) Full and partial awards evaluated for each GTOPs goal area. 2) $300,000 in GTOPs funds available. 3) The minimum amount awarded to any organization is 70% of the requested amount. 4) The highest scores receive the highest awards recommendation. 5) Lower scoring but still above average applicants receive a partial awards recommendation as appropriate. CONSENSUS The Grant Review Committee achieved a majority consensus and all reviewers assigned a similar score to proposals …
REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, April 14, 2021 EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL MINUTES The Early Childhood Council (ECC) convened on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. Board Members in Attendance: Chair McHorse; Vice Chair Worthington; Members Hosking Pulido, Gordon, Alvarez, Wren, Huston, Paver, and Conlin Staff in attendance: Rachel Farley, Cindy Gamez, Leila Lawson CALL TO ORDER – Chair McHorse called the meeting to order at 8:32 a.m. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL - None 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES from March 10, 2020 meeting - Member Paver moved to approve the March 10, 2021 meeting minutes and member Conlin seconded the motion. The minutes were approved by a vote of 8-0 (Vice Chair Worthington off the dais) 2. PRESENTATIONS Assessment a. Briefing and discussion on the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Action Plan Community Needs A team of City Staff (Rebecca Giello, Deputy Director, and Katie Horstman, Senior Research Analyst, Housing and Planning; Laura La Fuente, Program Manager, and Helen Howell, Public Health Program Coordinator, Austin Public Health) presented on preparations to submit a grant application for federal funds, a portion of which go to services for families with children. Neighborhood Housing and Community Development and the Planning and Zoning Departments merged into the Housing and Planning Department. Department work groks include: Zoning & Urban Design, Inclusive Planning, Displacement Prevention, Finance & Administration, Program Delivery & Real Estate Services. We are entering year 3 of the 2019-2024 consolidated plan. The application is for funding from the following grants: $7.8 million- Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), $3.1 HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), $699,870- Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), $2 million- Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA). The team described the following programs and activities: assistance for homelessness assistance, special needs, renters, homeowners, homebuyers, and housing developers, and other community development programs. Child Care Services funded by $500K from the CDBG fall under Special Needs Assistance. Presenters described the child care services provided in FY20-21 which include the Early Head Start Program (Child Inc.), the Teen Parent Child Care Program (Austin ISD), and the Bridge Child Care Voucher Program (YWCA) and the number and demographics of those served. CDBG COVID funding is being used to provide emergency child care for low to moderate income essential workers during the pandemic through Workforce Solutions Capital Area. Presenters also described the $15.5 million in Coronavirus Relief Funds that have been used for rental subsidies through the Housing Authority and the additional funding expected from the …
Fiscal Year 21-22 Action Plan Community Needs Assessment Early Childhood Council April 2021 Agenda Housing & Planning Department Overview Federal Reporting Process Fiscal Year 2021-22 Program Funding New COVID-19 Program Funding Community Needs Assessment/ Public Comment Schedule Feedback Department Activities Overview 3 Federal Funding & Processes U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Consolidated Plan (5-Year) Allocates federal resources to housing and community development Action Plan (1-Year) Summarizes actions, activities and federal/non- federal resources in the Consolidated Plan Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) (1-Year) End-of-year report on progress toward consolidated plan *You Are Here: The proposed Fiscal Year 21-22 Action Plan presents Year 3of the 5-Year Consolidated Plan 5 Fiscal Year 21-22 Action Plan & HUD Formula Grants Year 3 of 5-Year reporting period Serves as application for funding from four entitlement grants Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Goal: Provide decent housing and a suitable living environment; expand economic opportunities for low-income people Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Goal: Benefit low-income persons living with HIV/AIDS and their families by providing supportive services and housing $7.8M $3.1M HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Goal: create affordable housing for low- income households Action Plan (1-Year) $2M $669,870 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Goal: Assist people to quickly regain stability in permanent housing after experiencing a housing crisis and/or homelessness 6 Fiscal Year 21-22 Federal Formula Grant Funding Source FY 2020-21 FY 2021-22 CDBG HOME ESG $ 7,854,692 $7,832,136 $ 3,178,207 $3,156,803 $ 682,911 $669,870 HOPWA $ 1,869,497 $2,099,125 Total $ 13,585,307 $13,757,934 Percent Change from FY 20 -0.29% -0.67% -1.91% 12.28% 1.27% 7 Fiscal Year 21-22 Anticpated New Federal Funding Chart assumes local funding to be consistent with Fiscal Year 2021. This could vary as the budget is developed for Fiscal Year 2022. Fiscal Year 21-22 New Funding 17.97% Federal Expenditure 82.03% Local Expenditure Section 108 CDBG ESG HOPWA HOME Incentive Programs General Obligation Bonds General Obligation Bonds Housing Trust Fund Housing Trust Fund General Fund General Fund 9 Programs & Activities Homelessness Assistance Special Needs Assistance Renters Assistance Homeowner Assistance Homebuyer Assistance Housing Developer Assistance Other Community Development Homelessness Assistance Emergency Solutions Grant programs -Rapid Rehousing -Tenant-Based Rental Assistance -ARCH Operation and Maintenance 11 Special Needs Assistance • Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDs (HOPWA) programs • Child Care Services • Youth Mental Health services • Senior Services 12 Special Needs Assistance: Program Breakdown 13 Special Needs …
Zero Waste Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes April 14, 2021 The Regular Meeting of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission convened through Video Conference on Wednesday, April 14th, 2021, due to COVID-19 Disaster Declaration for all Texas Counties. The following are the meeting highlights. For detailed information please visit: https://austintx.new.swagit.com/videos/118681 CALL TO ORDER Chair Acuna called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:08 pm Board Members in Attendance: Gerry Acuna Jonathan Barona, Cathy Gattuso, Amanda Masino, Melissa Rothrock, Ian Steyaert, and Kaiba White Board Members not in Attendance: Lisa Barden, Janis Bookout Staff in attendance via WebEx: Ken Snipes, Richard McHale, Tammie Williamson, Donald Hardee, Amy Slagle, Victoria Rieger, Ron Romero, Bill Huck, Brent Paige, Marcus Gonzalez, Amy Schillerstrom, Young Park, Scales, and Jaime Germany Terry Chair Acuna opened with comments. 1. APPROVAL of the March 11, 2021, Meeting Minutes Chair Acuna entertained a motion to approve the March 11th Special Called Meeting minutes. Commissioner Jonathan Barona made the first motion for approval of the minutes. A second motion was provided by Commissioner Cathy Gattuso. Item passed Unanimously a. APPROVAL OF JANUARY 13, 2021 Meeting Minutes Chair Acuna entertained a motion to approve the January 13th Regular Meeting minutes. Commissioner Cathy Gattuso made the first motion for approval of the minutes. A second motion was provided by Commissioner Jonathan Barona. Item passed Unanimously 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action: Safe Right-of-Way Clearance/Accessibility for Weekly Vehicle Servicing Collection of Garbage, Recycling, and Composting containers from City of Austin Routes—Ron Romero and Bill Huck Ron Romero Division Manager of Collection Services states we wanted to spend time to get more detailed information and pull accurate up-to-date numbers from our safety office and legal department. Our department safety manager Bill Huck will discuss our processes. Bill Huck Safety Manager: There are two ways we notify low tree limbs through observation of the drivers, supervisors, or safety personnel, and when we strike a low hanging limb. The actual code that requires property owners to keep their height vegetation above a certain point. The code requires trees to be 14 feet above the right of way from the road and eight feet above the sidewalk. If we make contact with a tree, the process is that we notify Public Works. We send in either a phone call or an email with a photo of the tree. Public Works will dispatch one of their technicians out to …
COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY & TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION http://www.austintexas.gov/cttc MINUTES Regular Meeting Wednesday – April 14, 2021 – 6:30 PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING Please go to http://www.austintexas.gov/cityclerk/boards_commissions/meetings/10_1.htm for backup material associated with this agenda. All ATXN (City Channel 6) programming is cablecast on Spectrum, Grande Communications, and Google Fiber on their cable channel 6, on AT&T U‐ Verse Channel 99 and webcast online. Over 20 meetings per month, including this commission meeting, are available on demand online, typically within a few hours of the cablecast. Schedules and video can be found at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/atxn-video-archive. CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Sophie Gairo ‐ Mayor Steve Adler Nehemiah Pitts III ‐ Council Member Natasha Harper‐Madison, District 1 Steven Apodaca – Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, District 2 Malcolm Yeatts ‐ Council Member Sabino “Pio” Renteria, District 3 David Alexander ‐ Council Member Gregorio Casar, District 4 Dave Floyd ‐ Council Member Ann Kitchen, District 5 Iliya Svirsky ‐ Council Member Mackenzie Kelly, District 6 Maxine Eiland ‐ Council Member Leslie Pool, District 7 Vacant ‐ Council Member Paige Ellis, District 8 Nicole Thompson – Council Member Kathie Tovo, District 9 Sumit DasGupta ‐ Council Member Alison Alter, District 10 Commission Members Present Nehemiah Pitts III Steven Apodaca Malcolm Yeatts Dave Floyd Iliya Svirsky Maxine Eiland Nicole Thompson Sumit DasGupta Unexcused Absence David Alexander Excused Absence Sophie Gairo CALL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order at 6:35 PM CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – April 2, 2021 An amendment was read into the record to make the minutes reflect changes to the budget recommendation to remove dollar figures associated with the CTM recommendation. Motion to approve the April 2, 2021 meeting minutes as amended made by Chair Pitts and seconded by Commissioner Apodaca Passed on a vote of 7-0-1 with Commissioner Floyd abstaining. 2. STAFF AND COMMUNITY BRIEFINGS (A member of the public may not address a board at a meeting on an item posted as a briefing) a. Emergency Broadband Benefit Program Briefing from Participating Austin Internet Service Providers. (Erin Burget, AT&T) One pager by Erin Burget can be viewed here. 3. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action) a. Grant for Technology Opportunities Program – 2021 Award Recommendations and Vote for Approval (Discussion …
