Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Health and Environment January 14, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Capital Contracting Office January 27, 2021 COA Strategic Direction: Client: Shay Ralls Roalson Agenda Item Recommend approval for additional contingency funding for the construction contract with PLW Waterworks, LLC, for the Walnut Creek WW Treatment Plant Sludge Thickener Rehabilitation project in the amount of $457,795 for a total amount not to exceed $10,529,285. (District 1) Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Amount and Source of Funding Original contract was awarded through a competitive Invitation for Bid solicitation process. January 23, 2020 - Council awarded a construction contract to PLW Waterworks, LLC, for the Walnut Creek WW Treatment Plant Sludge Thickener Rehabilitation project. January 14, 2021 — To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This request is for additional contingency funding only. MBE/WBE participation to date information will be provided if a change order is requested. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (the plant) is permitted to treat and discharge an average daily flow of 75 million gallons per day (MGD) with a peak flow of 165 MGD. The plant currently averages approximately 60 MGD with peak flows in excess of 165 MGD during large rain events. The plant thickens the sludge produced by the treatment process prior to pumping it to the Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant for further treatment. The thickening process has become increasingly unreliable over time. The existing gravity sludge thickener and equipment were constructed in 1977, are in very poor condition, and are beyond their useful life. In order to maintain an effective treatment process, replacement of the existing gravity sludge thickener and the equipment is necessary. Temporary thickening units are required to allow the existing gravity sludge thickener and associated equipment to be taken offline for rehabilitation. An additional unit is required to meet increased sludge flows at the plant, which will consume the majority of the project’s contingency funds. The original Council authorization allowed for a 10% contingency to cover unknown risks associated with the project. It is anticipated that the 10% contingency limit will not be sufficient for the project based on change orders currently under consideration relating to the required temporary thickening units. Therefore, a 5% additional contingency is requested to ensure timely …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review Only COA Strategic Direction: January 14, 2021 Health and Environment Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: January 21, 2021 Purchasing Client: Rick Coronado Ratification of a contract with National Works, Inc., to provide emergency cleaning and diffuser replacement in the aeration basin and clarifier at the Dessau Wastewater Treatment plant, in the amount of $274,232. Agenda Item Funding was available in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 of the Operating Budget of Austin Water. Amount and Source of Funding Purchasing Language: Ratification N/A Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: January 14, 2021 — To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This contract is exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established). The contract was authorized to provide emergency cleaning and diffuser replacement in the aeration basin and the clarifier at the Dessau Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). Services for this contract included all labor, equipment, materials and appurtenances such as tools, nozzles, hoses, personal protective equipment (PPE), dewatering containers, frac tanks, and instrumentation. Dessau WWTP had significantly increased daily flow rates of ammonia loading and Biochemical Oxygen Demand loading also increased while the aeration base capacity had been reduced due to grit and rags, causing the clarifier to overturn solids. Laboratory analysis was performed, and the results concluded that the WWTP was exceeding its daily ammonia permit levels. As a result, the WWTP was shut down in order to bring it back in compliance with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) standards. In order to avoid prolonged discontinuation of services from Dessau WWTP, an emergency procurement was requested by Austin Water with this contractor to clean the aeration base, replace the diffusers and the clarifier. This request was processed as an emergency procurement to address the elevated ammonia levels. Staff is now returning to council for ratification of the needed contract. The contractor has completed cleaning and the ammonia levels have been restored to be within TCEQ permit levels.
Austin Water Facility Planning for Atlas 14 Flood Risks Title of Presentation Presentation Date January 14, 2021 Facility Engineering Division Name of Person, Assistant Director Austin Water Facility Planning for Atlas 14 Flood Risks January 14, 2021 Flood Risk and Atlas 14: Overview (http://www.review.ci.austin.tx.us/atlas14) The National Weather Service (NWS) has completed a historical rainfall study, called ATLAS 14. ATLAS 14 means the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Precipitation- Frequency Atlas 14 of the United States, Volume 11, Version 2.0. This study shows that Central Texas is more likely to experience larger storms than previously thought. This means that severe flooding is also more likely. The City’s code amendments would redefine the existing 100-year and 25-year floodplain boundaries to reflect our new understanding of flood risk identified by the Atlas 14 study. The proposed code amendments would change existing City regulations that govern development in the floodplain. Measure Current Updated 100-year rainfall (24-hour) Buildings in 100- year floodplain 10.2 inches Up to 13+ inches 4,000 7,200* Percent Increase 30% 80% Austin Water Facility Planning for Atlas 14 Flood Risks January 14, 2021 http://www.review.ci.austin.tx.us/atlas14 What the City is Doing ? Ordinance No. 20191114-064 100-year Floodplain: City is changing the development code in order to protect the public from flooding. (A) For areas amended to incorporate Atlas 14 data, the 100-year floodplain calculated under fully developed conditions as prescribed by the Drainage Criteria Manual as amended to incorporate Atlas 14 data; (B) For areas not yet amended to incorporate Atlas 14 data, the 500-year floodplain either as depicted on the FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map as of January 6,2016, as subsequently revised, or is calculated under existing conditions as prescribed by the Drainage Criteria Manual using data predating Atlas 14 25-year Floodplain (A) For areas amended to incorporate Atlas 14 data, the 25-year floodplain calculated under fully developed conditions as prescribed by the Drainage Criteria Manual as amended to incorporate Atlas 14 data; (B) For areas not yet amended to incorporate Atlas 14 data, the 100-year floodplain either as depicted on the FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map as of January 6,2016, as subsequently revised, or is calculated under existing conditions as prescribed by the Drainage Criteria Manual using data predating Atlas 14 Colorado River For the Colorado River, the 100-year floodplain as depicted on the FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map dated January 6, 2016, as subsequently revised. Austin Water Facility Planning for Atlas …
Water & Wastewater Commission Special Called Meeting Minutes January 14, 2021 APPROVED: February 3, 2021 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a special called meeting on January 14, 2021 via videoconference, in Austin, Texas. AGENDA Commissioners: William Moriarty, (Mayor) Chien Lee, Chair (District 4) Jesse Penn (District 1) Nhat Ho (District 2) Travis Michel (District 3) Vacant (District 7) Commissioners in Attendance: William Moriarty, Jesse Penn, Nhat Ho, Travis Michel, Chien Lee, Christianne Castleberry, Grant Fisher, Susan Turrieta Christianne Castleberry, Vice Chair (District 5) Mia Parton (District 6) Christy Williams (District 8) Grant Fisher (District 9) Susan Turrieta (District 10) CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 1:09 p.m. by Chair Chien Lee. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There were no speakers who registered to speak. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the December 9, 2020 Water and Wastewater regular called meeting were approved on an 8-0 vote on Commission Castleberry’s motion and Commissioner Ho’s second with Commissioners Parton and Williams absent. B. ITEMS FOR COMMISSION’S REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL 1. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract a multi-term cooperative contract with IDSC Holdings LLC D/B/A Snap-On Industrial, for tools and fleet maintenance equipment, for up to 51 months in an amount not to exceed $1,607,500. Austin Water’s requested authorization is $85,000. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on a 7-0 vote on Commissioner Ho’s motion and Commissioner Castleberry’s second with Commissioners Parton and Williams absent and Commissioner Turrieta off the dais. 2. Recommend approval to award and execute a construction contract with Santa Clara Construction, Ltd., for the Highland Park Water and Wastewater Improvements Phase 2 Water & Wastewater Commission Special Called Meeting Minutes January 14, 2021 project in the amount of $5,891, 883.50 plus a contingency of $589,188.35, for a total contract amount not to exceed $6,481,071.85. (District 10) Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on a 7-0 vote on Commissioner Michel’s motion and Commissioner Ho’s second with Commissioners Parton and Williams absent and Chair Lee recusing. 3. Recommend approval to award and execute a construction contract with PGC General Contractors, LLC, for Little Walnut Creek-Flood Risk Reduction from Metric-Rutland project in the amount of $17,103,694.80 plus a $2,565,554.22 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $19,669,249.02. Austin Water's budgeted portion for this project is $4,523,927. (District 4) Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission …
Versión en español a continuación. Commission on Seniors Meeting January 13th, 2021 Commission on Seniors to be held January 13th, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (January 12th, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the January 13th, 2021 Commission on Seniors Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-972-5019 or Halana.Kaleel@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). 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 Halana.Kaleel@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. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Commission on Seniors FECHA de la reunion (January 13th, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (January 12th, 2021 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 la junta en 512-972-5019 or Halana.Kaleel@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 / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar). • Una vez que se haya …
Versión en español a continuación. Early Childhood Council Meeting January 13, 2021 Early Childhood Council meeting to be held 1/13/2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (1/12/2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Early Childhood Council Meeting, members of the public must: •Email or call the board liaison at Rachel.Farley@austintexas.gov or 512-663-2792 no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). 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 Rachel.Farley@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. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live (Note, the Early Childhood Council meetings are not broadcast live.) Reunión del Early Childhood Council 13 de enero del 2021 La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (12 de enero 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: • Envíe un correo electrónico o llame al enlace de la junta en Rachel.Farley@austintexas.gov o al 512- 663-2792 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 / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). • …
Versión en español a continuación. Regular Meeting of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Wednesday, January 13th, 2021 Zero Waste Advisory Commission to be held Wednesday, January 13th, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Tuesday, January 12th, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-2435 Dwight.Scales@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). 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 (512) 974-2435 Dwight.Scales@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. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Zero Waste Advisory Commission FECHA de la reunion (Wednesday, January 13th, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación Tuesday, January 12th, 2021 (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 la junta en (512)974-2435 Dwight.Scales@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 / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que …
To: From: Zero Waste Advisory Commission Ken Snipes Director Austin Resource Recovery Date: January 13th 2021 Subject: Director’s Monthly Report to the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Roosevelt Gardens Asbestos Abatement Brownfields Project Austin Brownfields Revitalization Office (ABRO) performed an asbestos survey, confirming the existing building needed abatement. Project Transitions, a nonprofit providing affordable, supportive housing and hospice care for low-income people with HIV and AIDS in Austin, applied for a $100,000 sub-grant from the Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) to remove the asbestos, as required by state regulations. The cleanup was completed, all required materials submitted and approved, and repayment of the invoices, totaling $100,000 is requested. After abatement and demolition, Project Transitions will build a new facility, providing additional, updated affordable units to residents, helping meet the City’s affordable housing goals, and providing a healthier environment by safely removing hazardous materials. This project also supported Project Transitions’ affordable housing funding application through City of Austin Neighborhood Housing and Community ARR Budget ARR Staff scheduled the following business planning work sessions to prepare for Fiscal Year 2022 budget: •Planning Work Session, Day One (December 14th, 2020): Discussion of Executive Team direction to guide the next five years of ARR’s budget, including potential program expansion and staffing. •Planning Work Session, Day Two (January 8th, 2021): Targeted group discussion of topics to include current and potential capital projects (vehicles, equipment, facilities), high-level needs, and potential issues that hinder the Department from reaching goals and performance metrics. As a component of the Long-Range Strategic CIP Plan (LRCSP), ARR recently submitted our Rolling Needs Assessment which identified capital needs for the next 10 years. The city-wide LRCSP serves to identify and assemble ongoing needs and strategic opportunities for capital investment across the city. The city-wide budget kickoff event is scheduled for Wednesday, January 10th. Key Dates for this year’s budget cycle include: • • • April 16 City-wide Financial Forecast July 9 City-wide Proposed Budget Presentation August 11-13 Budget Adoption ARR Solicitations Update As of December 18, 2020 ZWAC Meeting January 13, 2021 Upcoming Solicitations Under Development (in alphabetical order): 1. Asbestos, Lead, and Mold Abatement Services: RFP – Contractor to provide removal, encapsulation, and disposition of asbestos, lead, particulate, and mold. Solicitations Expected to be Posted Within the Next 90 Days: 1. Education, Cleanup, and Beautification Services: RFP – Contractors qualified to provide education, cleanup, and beautification services that benefit the public by …
Versión en español a continuación. Regular Meeting of the Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission to be held January 13, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (January 12 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the January 13, 2021 Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission Meeting, members of the public must: Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7676 or jesse.rodriguez@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start 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 jesse.rodriguez@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. If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission FECHA de la reunion (January 13, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (January 12 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 la junta en 512-974-7676 or jesse.rodriguez@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por …
Versión en español a continuación. Regular Meeting of the Ethics Review Commission Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Ethics Review Commission to be held January 13, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance no later than Tuesday, JANUARY 12, 2021 by noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the January 13, 2021 Ethics Review Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512.974.2915 and sue.palmer@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). 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 sue.palmer@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. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live 1 Reunión del ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION FECHA de la reunion January 13, 2021 La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación January 12, 2021 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 la junta en 512.974.2915 and sue.palmer@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 / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el …
EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL JANUARY 13, 2021, 8:30 A.M. VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING AGENDA ADDENDUM The Early Childhood Council is adding item 3d below to the agenda for the January 13, 2021, regular meeting: 3. NEW BUSINESS AND POSSIBLE ACTIONS d. Vote on draft resolution to support the City of Austin state legislative agenda
RECOMMENDATION Commission on Seniors Recommendation Number: (20210113-03B): Seating in Parks, Greenbelts, Trails and other Open Spaces WHEREAS, the City of Austin has added to the inventory of parkland, greenbelts, and trails through application of voter- approved bond funds; and WHEREAS, much of the existing parkland, greenbelts, and trails lack adequate benches that would help older adults, children, people with limited mobility and others use and enjoy these green spaces; and WHEREAS, seating encourages walking, socializing and enjoyment of green spaces because there is somewhere to rest; and WHEREAS, the Austin Age Friendly Action Plan includes the following goal and strategy: Goal: Increase access to and utilization of parks, open spaces and public buildings. Strategy: Increase the number of parks and public spaces that are equipped with functional seating at frequent intervals, drinking fountains, shaded resting areas, walkways suitable for wheelchairs/walkers and accessible public restrooms; and WHEREAS, the privately funded "memorial bench" program needs expansion; and WHEREAS, non-profits and businesses may want to work with the Parks and Recreation Department through the Partnership Program to further the City's ability to provide adequate seating in parkland, greenbelts, and trails. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Commission on Seniors recommends the Parks and Recreation Department to emphasize the placement of benches on trails and other developed parkland areas at appropriate intervals based on professional guidance and the design elements of the trail or other green space so older adults and others can enjoy the parkland assets. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Commission on Seniors recommends the Parks Department promote the "Memorial Bench" program and encourage community partners to support expanding the number of benches and related infrastructure available for residents, including older adults. For: Briesemeister, Varteressian, Hauser, Temperley, Spain, De Maria Nicola, Garcia-Pittman, Lugo, Angel, Grampp, Cagle, Bordie, Van Sickle, Jackson, and Kareithi Date of Approval: January 13th, 2021 Record of the vote: 15-0 Motioned By: Varteressian Seconded By: Grampp Against: None Abstain: None Absent: None Attest:
Connection Test ATX City of Austin, Telecom & Regulatory Affairs 1 Background and Purpose Connection Test ATX is a speed test that Austin residents can utilize via SpeedUpAmerica’s platform. This tool surveys respondents via wireless and wireline connections to test their speed, both upload and download, and advertised speed they are paying for internet service. This data can be mapped to a census block using an HTML code, by entering an address or using a browser location - using gateway code. This tool works in tandem with other community engagement initiatives to generate input to support Austin’s Legislative Agenda for the upcoming State Legislative Session this spring. It also helps City to advance an understanding of Austin community members' needs, and advances an opportunity for community engagement specific to digital access needs. Currently, we are in the process of galvanizing community and technical support, with the next step of working with community hackers to develop a technical framework for coding the tool. 2 Presentation from Matt and Alexandra from SpeedUpAmerica 3 1. 2. 3. Millions of people without broadband* *https://www.cnet.com/news/microsoft-fccs-broadband-coverage-maps-are-way-off/ Why does broadband matter?
COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY & TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION http://www.austintexas.gov/cttc MINUTES Regular Meeting Wednesday – January 13, 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 Vacant ‐ Mayor Pro Tem Delia Garza, 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 Irfan Syed ‐ Council Member Jimmy Flannigan, District 6 Vacant ‐ Council Member Leslie Pool, District 7 Michelle Reinhardt ‐ 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 Malcolm Yeatts Dave Floyd Michelle Reinhardt Nicole Thompson Sumit DasGupta Unexcused Absence Sophie Gairo David Alexander Irfan Syed CALL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order at 6:39 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 – December 9, 2020 Motion to approve the minutes made by Commissioner DasGupta, seconded by Commissioner Yeatts passed on a vote of 6-0 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. Presentation on ConnectionTest ATX (City of Austin: John Speirs and Anilya Krishnan; SpeedUpAmerica: Alexandra Corvello and Matt Sayre) The presentation can be viewed here. b. TARA Office Briefing (John Speirs, Program Manager – Telecom & Regulatory Affairs) John Speirs gave an update on the activities of the Office of Telecommunications and Regulatory Affairs. This included the onboarding of a Digital Inclusion Fellow, who will be focused on internet speeds and infrastructure. 3. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action) a. Grant for Technology Opportunities Program – Letters …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING Wednesday, January 13, 2021 EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL MINUTES The Early Childhood Council (ECC) convened on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Board Members in Attendance: Chair McHorse, Vice Chair Worthington, Members Alvarez, Bliss-Lima, Conlin, Cortés-Castillo, Gordon, Hosking Pulido, Huston, Paver, and Wren Staff in attendance: Rachel Farley, Larry Elsner, Cindy Gamez, Ashlee Kraus, Mary Jamsek, Donna Sundstrom CALL TO ORDER – Chair McHorse called the meeting to order at 8:34 a.m. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION- none 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- Minutes from the November 17, 2020 meeting will be approved at the February 2021 meeting 2. PRESESNTATION a. Parent Voice and Parent Leadership Initiative- Paola Silvestre Porras, Director Family Pathways, United Way for Greater Austin The vision of Family Pathways is more parents attain economic stability and more organizations are family focused. Ms. Silvestre Porras reviewed the 2-gen strategic plan for our community and the theory of change that will lead to greater economic mobility for families. She then talked about the parenting groups they started in October 2019- the Family Leadership Council (FLC) and Link-Up Austin. Key goals of FLC include having the expertise of parents with young children inform community-wide strategic plans and helping parent leaders influence systems change. Link-up Austin is made up of young parents and key goals include connecting them with leaders and experts and supporting them as they grow leadership and problem-solving skills. Ms. Silvestre Porras noted that the parents are considered consultants and are compensated after each session. She explained some unique aspects of the groups: parents are provided training (examples- public speaking, leadership skills, racial equity, advocacy, equity and inclusion); the content is tailored to needs of the group and does not follow a curriculum; they make sure parents have a seat at the table where decisions are being made about them- not just a voice; and they connect parents to opportunities to share their stories with change agents. Participants have joined organizational boards, spoken to large groups, and helped make decisions about funding allocations. Ms. Silvestre Porras also outlined 8 principles for engaging and centering parent voices. ECC members asked what issues were most important to the parents in the groups. Ms. Silvestre Porras said many are focused on digital equity issues especially since pandemic; access to child care and navigating a challenging child care system; and pathways to career and education so they can provide for their families. ECC members asked …
COMMISSION ON SENIOR REGULAR MEETING MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13TH, 2021 The Commission on Seniors convened a Regular Meeting via Videoconferencing. Board Members in Attendance: Chair, Janee Briesemeister, Vice Chair, Peter Varteressian, Adam Hauser, Amy Temperley, Billy Jackson, Diana Spain, Emily De Maria Nicola, Erica Garcia-Pittman, Fred Lugo, Jacqueline Angel, Karen Grampp, Martin Kareithi, Natalie Cagle, Patricia Bordie, and Sally Van Sickle. Board Members not in Attendance: None Staff in Attendance: Tabitha Taylor, Program Coordinator, Austin Public Health and Halana Kaleel, Public Health Educator II, Austin Public Health Presenters: Eric Bailey, City of Austin, Public Works Department Chair, Janee Briesemeister called the Board Meeting to order at 1:04pm. The Commission introduced themselves. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE COMMISSION ON SENIORS DECEMBER None 9TH, 2020 MEETNG II. ANNOUNCEMENTS A. The minutes for the December 9th, 2020 Meeting were approved on Commissioner Hauser motion, Vice-Chair Varteressian second with discussed corrections on a 15-0 vote. A. Commissioners Grampp, Jackson, Angel need to reapply to serve on the Commission on Seniors since their council districts have new representation. They can continue to serve up to 60 days after January 28th or until the position is filled by the council district. B. Request to take part in community engagement for Reimagining Public Safety. C. At December 16th Community Resilience meeting there was a call for a creation of a community resilience plan, and a call to action on how boards and commissions can collaborate as well as find community members to participate in the process. Ideas for this can be shared with Commissioners De Maria Nicola, Garcia-Pittman, and Van Sickle. III. OLD BUSINESS A. Discussion and possible action Commission Work Plan – Standing Item i. No discussion currently. B. Discussion and possible action from Working Groups – Standing Item i. Age Friendly Action Plan Implementation Working Group ii. Transportation, Housing and Outdoor Spaces Working Group No discussion currently. No discussion currently. iii. Social Participation, Respect and Social Inclusion, Civic Participation and Employment Working Group Metrics are being updated and reviewed. iv. Community Support and Health Services Working Group No discussion currently. C. Discussion and possible action from Joint Inclusion Committee – Standing Item D. Discussion and possible action of City of Austin Budget – Standing Item (Janee (Janee Briesmeister) i. No discussion currently. Briesmeister) i. No discussion currently. Maria Nicola) i. No discussion currently. E. Discussion and possible …
