Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation N/A COA Strategic Direction: February 3, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Housing and Planning February 18, 2021 Client: Kevin Critendon Agenda Item Recommend approval of a resolution consenting to the annexation by Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 of 36 properties totaling approximately 115.4 acres currently served by the Camelot Water Supply Corporation, located south of Barton Creek Road off of Canyon Rim Drive, Whippoorwill Trail, Lancelot Way, Cabin Road, and Guinevere Street (Extraterritorial jurisdiction, near Council District 8). This property is located in the Barton Creek Watershed. This item has no fiscal impact. Amount and Source of Funding N/A N/A Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: January 26, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Planning Commission. February 3, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Environmental Commission. February 3, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Water Wastewater Commission. N/A On November 19, 2020, the City received an application requesting the City’s consent to the annexation of approximately 115.4 acres into Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 (District). The subject tracts are located south of Barton Creek Road approximately 2,000 to 2,500 feet southwest of the intersection of Canyon Rim Drive and FM 2244 in Austin’s extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) and in the Barton Springs Watershed. The District includes properties in western Travis County and located in the City of Austin’s ETJ. A map identifying the tracts to be annexed into the District and its location relative to existing District boundaries and City jurisdictions is attached. Applicant’s Proposal The 36 properties requesting annexation are currently served by the Camelot Water Supply Corporation, which was formed decades ago to serve the Lower Camelot neighborhood and now purchases water from Travis County WCID 10 as a wholesale customer. In light of aging infrastructure, the properties served by Camelot have entered into an agreement with the District to be annexed and receive upgraded infrastructure as fully annexed ratepayers. The annexation would also enable the installation of high-pressure fire hydrants, which would be valuable in mitigating potential damage from wildfires in the area. Representatives of the property owners appeared before the District’s Board of Directors at its meeting on March 11, 2020, and the District Board approved the annexation request contingent upon receiving the City’s approval of the District’s annexation of the property. …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Government That Works for All February 3, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Austin Energy/Austin Water February 18, 2021 COA Strategic Direction: Client: Joseph Gonzales Agenda Item Recommend an ordinance amending the fiscal year 2020-2021 budgets of Austin Water and Austin Energy to appropriate up to $10,000,000 for the utilities’ Plus-One payment assistance programs. Austin Water’s portion of this amendment is $5,000,000. Fiscal notes are attached. Amount and Source of Funding Purchasing Language: N/A Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: N/A August 12, 2020 – Council approved an ordinance adopting the City of Austin Budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021, beginning on October 1, 2020, and ending on September 30, 2021. February 3, 2021 — To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. February 8, 2021 — To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. During the March 26, 2020 Council meeting, Council approved Resolution No. 20200326-092 directing the City Manager to explore options available to reduce the impact of utility bills during the time when the City is asking our community to work from or otherwise stay at home to help reduce the spread of the coronavirus. The resolution directed the City Manager to at a minimum consider adjusting eligibility criteria for the Plus 1 emergency financial aid program to make it accessible to individuals who have experienced an impact to their job or earnings as a result of COVID-19 and consider other options for utility rate relief for residential customers. On April 9, 2020 Council approved Ordinance No. 20200409-083 for Austin Energy and Austin Water to contribute an additional $5.0 million each to the Plus One payment assistance program. The Plus One payment assistance program provided direct and targeted relief to our most vulnerable customers experiencing hardship in paying utility bills. Austin Energy and Austin Water will each contribute an additional $5.0 million to the Plus One payment assistance program for FY2021 for additional payment assistance, due to the continuing impacts of COVID-19. OPERATING BUDGET FISCAL NOTE DATE OF COUNCIL CONSIDERATION: DEPARTMENT: FUND: 2/18/21 Austin Water Water, Wastewater, and Reclaimed Water Operating SUBJECT: Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Austin Water Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20200812-001) to increase Transfers Out by $5,000,000 for a net reduction to ending balance of $5,000,000 to be transferred to the Customer Benefit Charge Fund. CURRENT YEAR IMPACT: Beginning Balance …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Government That Works for All COA Strategic Direction: February 3, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Austin Water February 18, 2021 Client: Kevin Critendon Agenda Item Recommend approval to negotiate and execute an agreement allowing for the formal transfer of a portion the Forest Oaks Mobile Homes, LLC water certificate of convenience and necessity (“CCN”) No. 12086 to the City of Austin water CCN No. 11322 for the area that overlaps with the Professional Contract Services, Inc. Tract, generally located approximately one half mile east of the intersection of FM 1626 and Menchaca Road. (near District 5) Amount and Source of Funding No City funds are required for the transfer of the balance of this tract to Austin’s CCN. February 3, 2021 — To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: N/A N/A N/A Professional Contract Services, Inc. is the owner of a tract of land containing approximately 13.198 acres, being more particularly described as Lots 1 and 2, Block A, FM 1626 OFFICE WAREHOUSE SUBDIVISION, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, a portion of which is located in the City of Austin water CCN No. 11322 and the balance of the tract is located in the Forest Oaks Mobile Homes, LLC water CCN No. 12086. The property owner has requested that the portion of the tract located within the Forest Oaks CCN be transferred to the City CCN and Forest Oaks and the owner have reached an agreement to accommodate such a request. There are currently no customers or facilities located in the area to be transferred, and Forest Oaks has never provided service to the area. Under 16 Texas Administrative Code § 24.253, public notice of a water service area transfer agreement is sufficient if the decision to enter into the agreement is discussed at a meeting of a city council, provided there are no affected customers in the transfer area. Since there are no affected customers located in the Forest Oaks transfer area, notice will be sufficient if Council approves negotiation and execution of this agreement at a public meeting. Austin Water will provide water service to future development contingent on completion of the CCN transfer and consistent with City codes and policies related to the provision of water utility service. Austin Water will provide wastewater for …
Mobility Project Updates Shay Ralls Roalson, PE Kevin Koeller, PE Aldo Ranzani, PE February 3, 2021 Scope of Mobility Projects 64 Active Mobility Projects with Austin Water Involvement t n e m e s a E y t i l i t U e n o Z e s U - d e r a h S h t a P s e i t i l i t U y r D n a i d e M s e i t i l i t U y r D e s U - d e r a h S h t a P t n e m e s a E y t i l i t U e n o Z Mobility Agencies with Active Projects Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (CTRMA) Travis County Williamson County City of Austin Capital Metro Austin Transit Partnership (Project Connect) Schedule and Types of Agreements Agency identifies roadway project Agency prepares roadway schematics and utility conflicts are identified Coordination to define specific scope of utility Work Austin Water and agency negotiate and finalize agreement Utility work and roadway improvements are constructed Standard Utility Agreement (SUA) Advanced Funding Agreement (AFA) Interlocal Agreement (ILA) Joint Use Agreement (JUA) Funding Relocations Austin Water 5-Year CIP Budget (FY22 to FY26): $28.2M Reimbursable vs Non-Reimbursable Federal vs State Funding Easement Betterments Normal TxDOT TxDOT Interstate Highway Projects CTRMA Counties In Easement In ROW Betterments $ $ $ $ $ $ City of Austin – Project Connect City of Austin – Project Connect Preliminary System Scan Water Wastewater Reclaimed Water City of Austin – Project Connect Preliminary System Scan Length of Main within 100 feet Orange Blue Water Wastewater Reclaimed Water Number of Main Crossings Water Wastewater Reclaimed Water 75 miles 30 miles 0.3 miles Orange 225 110 3 Analysis included all pipe sizes Total eliminates overlap between line routes 50 miles 20 miles 3 miles Blue 275 145 5 Gold 30 miles 20 miles 3 miles Gold 140 95 20 Total 110 miles 55 miles 5 miles Total 460 250 23 City of Austin Mobility Bond Projects 9 Projects 15 Projects 12 Projects Significant TxDOT/CTRMA Projects CURRENT UPCOMING 3 Oak Hill Parkway US183 North I-35 Mopac South US 290 from William Cannon to Circle Drive Infrastructure Stability SH45 to Mopac • …
2. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, February 3, 2021 The Environmental Commission convened in a public meeting on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications via remote video conferencing. Commissioners in Attendance: Andrew Creel Pam Thompson Kevin Ramberg Linda Guerrero Perry Bedford Katie Coyne Wendy Gordon Audrey Barrett Bixler Commissioners Absent: Peggy Maceo Staff in Attendance: Heather Chaffin Kaela Champlin Chris Herrington Andrei Lubomudrov Atha Phillips CALL TO ORDER Chair Guerrero called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. 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. None 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approval of the January 20, 2021 Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes A motion to approve the January 20, 2021 Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes were approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Coyne’s second on an 7-0 vote. Commissioner Creel was off the dais. Commissioner Maceo was absent. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Discuss and consider Environmental Commission committee membership 1 3. 4. Commissioner Guerrero made a motion to nominate Commissioner Ramberg for the Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan Citizen’s Advisory Committee and was seconded by Commissioner Coyne on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Creel and Maceo were absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Approve a recommendation consenting to the annexation by Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 of 36 properties totaling approximately 115.4 acres currently served by the Camelot Water Supply Corporation, located south of Barton Creek Road off of Canyon Rim Drive, Whippoorwill Trail, Lancelot Way, Cabin Road, and Guinevere Street (Extraterritorial jurisdiction, near Council District 8). This property is located in the Barton Creek Watershed—Andrei Lubomudrov, Planner Senior, Housing and Planning Department A motion to close the public hearing was approved on Guerrero’s motion, Commissioner Ramberg’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Creel and Maceo were absent. A motion to approve the recommendation consenting to the annexation by Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 was approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Thompson’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Creel was off the dais. Commissioner Maceo was absent. b. Name: Springdale Green Planned Unit Development, C814-2020-0104 Applicant: Michael Whellan, Armbrust & Brown PLLC Location:1011 and 1017 Springdale Road (District 3) Staff: Heather Chaffin, Planner, Housing and Planning Department and Atha Phillips, Environmental …
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, February 3, 2021 REGULER MEETING Wednesday, February 3, 2021 COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MINUTES The Commission for Women convened for a regular meeting on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 via videoconference. Chair Austen called the Commission Meeting to order at 9:19 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Rebecca Austen, Chair Flannery Bope, Vice Chair Amanda Lewis Neva Fernandez Diana Melendez Sarah Tober Commissioners Absent: Tanya Athar-Jogee Julia Cuba Lewis Juliana Gonzales Vacant: District 2 Staff in Attendance: April Shaw, Human Resources Department 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Consider approval of the minutes from the Commission for Women special called meeting on January 8, 2021. The minutes from the special called meeting on January 8, 2021 were approved on Chair Austen’s motion, Commissioner Fernandez’ second on a vote of 6-0, with Commissioners Athar-Jogee, Cuba Lewis, and Gonzales absent. 2. OLD BUSINESS COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, February 3, 2021 a. Discussion and possible action regarding updated from the following working groups: i. Homelessness Discussion was held. No action was taken. Discussion was held. No action was taken. ii. Safety iii. Health Discussion was held. No action was taken. iv. Recognition of Equity for Women and Girls Discussion was held. No action was taken. Committee. Discussion was held. No action was taken. FY2021 budget. Discussion was held. No action was taken. Discussion was held. No action was taken. b. Discussion and possible action regarding updates from the Joint Inclusion c. Discussion and possible action regarding the recommendation for the City of Austin d. Discussion and possible action regarding Commission for Women Working Groups. 3. BRIEFINGS a. Presentation from Austin Police Department Victim Services by Kachina Clark regarding victim services and budget priorities and needs. Kachina Clark provided a presentation to the Commission regarding victim services and budget priorities and needs. b. Presentation from Survive2Thrive by Courtney Santana regarding displacement of domestic violence victims, homelessness prevention, and budget priorities and needs. COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, February 3, 2021 Courtney Santana provided a presentation to the Commission regarding displacement of domestic violence victims, homelessness prevention, and budget priorities and needs. 4. NEW BUSINESS needs. a. Discussion and possible action regarding victim services and budget and priority Discussion was held. No action was taken. b. Discussion and possible action regarding displacement of domestic violence victims, homelessness prevention, and budget and priority needs. Discussion was held. The motion to endorse the …
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN RECOMMENDATION 20210203-04b Date: February 3, 2021 Subject: Continued Funding for the Hotel Safety Net for Survivors Motioned By: Rebecca Austen Seconded By: Sarah Tober Recommendation to Council WHEREAS, the Commission for Women (“Commission”) of the City of Austin (“City”) serves as an advisory body that advocates for and inspires the City Council (“Council”) and City Manager to prioritize women’s quality of life, so that Austin becomes the most equitable city in the nation for women and girls; and WHEREAS, on April 17, 2020, the Commission passed Recommendation 20200417-03C: COVID-19 Responses for Women and Girls, including a recommendation to provide adequate safe shelter options and services that address the specific needs of women and children experiencing abuse, domestic violence, sexual violence, sex trafficking and homelessness, in partnership with organizations that provide these programs and services, and increase awareness of hotlines and related resources; and WHEREAS, on October 26, 2020 the Human Rights Commission passed Recommendation 20201026-002a: Continued Funding for the Hotel Safety Net for Survivors of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Human Trafficking; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Commission reinforces the recommendation of the Human Rights Commission to: • Continue funding the hotel safety net and resources for victims experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. The funding for this essential program going forward will nurture the trust and relationship between law enforcement, referring agencies, and victims. The program provides revenue to local hotels, which helps offset the losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. • Direct the City Manager to diversify the funding to organizations that support victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking, to address their unique needs. 1 Date of Approval: February 3, 2021 Record of the vote: Unanimous on a 6-0 vote, with three commissioners absent, and one district vacant. Attest: April E. Shaw April Shaw, Staff Liaison 2
Water & Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting Minutes February 3, 2021 Approved: April 7, 2021 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a regular called meeting on February 3, 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, Mia Parton, Christy Williams, 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 5:57 p.m. by Chair Chien Lee. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There were no registered speakers. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the January 14, 2021 Water and Wastewater special called meeting were approved on a 9-0 vote on Commissioner Castleberry’s motion and Commissioner Michel’s second with Commissioner Williams off the dais. B. ITEMS FOR COMMISSION’S REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL 1. Recommend approval to award eight contracts for COVID-19 temperature screening services, with InGenesis, Inc.; Arch Staffing and Consulting, LLC; Donald L Mooney Enterprises, LLC; Acadia Workforce Inc.; Protouch Nurses, Inc.; Ascend National LLC; Capitol Medical Service, LLC; and First Medical Response of Texas Inc., each for a term of six months or until the contract amounts are expended in an amount not to exceed $3,700,000, divided among the contractors. Austin Water’s requested authorization is $653,591.25. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on a 9-0 vote on Commissioner Michel’s motion and Commissioner Ho’s second with Commissioner Williams off the dais. Water & Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting Minutes February 3, 2021 2. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a cooperative contract with TechCenter Design Inc. (WBE), to provide specialized services and installation of equipment to improve four control rooms, in the amount of $738,619. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on a 9-0 vote on Commissioner Michel’s motion and Commissioner Ho’s second with Commissioner Williams off the dais. 3. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract with Huber Technology Inc., for grit washing equipment, in an amount not to exceed $261,544. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on a 9-0 vote on Commissioner Michel’s motion and Commissioner Ho’s second with Commissioner Williams off the dais. 4. Recommend approval of an …
EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER SPECIAL CALLED MEETING ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES Wednesday, February 3, 2021 The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Advisory Board convened via video conferencing. Board Members in Attendance: David Goujon, Chair Art Navarro, Vice Chair Olga Campos-Benz, Member Gerardo Gandy, Member Diana Gomez, Member Wayne Lopes, Member Ricardo Maga Rojas, Member Claudia Massey, Member Tomas Salas, Member Endi Silva, Member Board Member Absent: Staff in Attendance: Lucas Massie, PARD Division Manager Laura Esparza, PARD Division Manager Michelle Rojas, ESB-MACC Manager Olivia Tamzarian, ESB-MACC Supervisor CALL TO ORDER: Chair Goujon called the Board Meeting to order at 6:09 pm. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Jeannie Ramirez spoke about Item 3a, Ramirez, a local rock singer, expressed her difficulties with the lack of resources to make music in Austin. She felt that there is repression in the City of Austin and that there is a lack of diversity in music festivals because mostly international artists are given opportunities and not local artists. She mentioned her support for a music hub at the MACC and expressed her concern that the hub should have inclusive spirit for Latino musicians and include both men and women and leaders should not have a conflict of interest. Michael Mares Mendoza spoke about his proposed artwork honoring Manuel “Cowboy” Donley. Mendoza details that he has meet with Donley’s widow and received a letter of support for his project. He has also spoke with Andrew Garrison of UT Austin and East Austin Stories and included it as part of his project. Mendoza also expresses that there is now more augmented reality around the piece. Chair Goujon spoke about championing the history of the community and artists and embracing augmented reality. Goujon remarked to Mendoza that a letter of support approved last meeting from 1 the Board should be seen shortly and he appreciates Mendoza’s dedication and telling the stories of heroes of the community. Chair Goujon states he will call on other citizen, Anna Maciel, for Item 3a. when that item came up later in the agenda. Chair Goujon stated the ESB-MACC mission statement. PUBLIC INPUT None 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (AGENDA ITEM 1) Chair Goujon stated the minutes were received earlier in the day so he tabled the approval of the minutes so board members had more time to read them. 2. CHAIR REPORT (AGENDA ITEM 2) Chair Goujon presented the chair report, which was …
Community Engagement Plan Outline Project Name: Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Phase 2 Improvements Project Phase: Design Brief Description The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (ESB‐MACC), Phase 2 Improvements Project, as prescribed in the Council‐approved ESB‐MACC Más MACC Master Plan 2018 (2018 Plan) is in the preliminary stage of developing the Building Design, which will be based on the 2018 Plan and Building Program. The project includes renovation of existing support and performance spaces, expansion of the building on both levels, and site improvements. As identified during the Building Program stage, the Design Phase engagement efforts will focus on consulting with key stakeholders and listening to community input. Project Resources and Funding Council awarded $27 million in the 2018 GO Bond in addition to funds from a previous bond. These funds will be used to address renovation needs as well as some facility expansion. Unfortunately, the funds are not enough to implement the full 2018 Plan, which has an estimated cost $42 million. Project Purpose The Community Engagement Plan builds on the extensive work of the ESB‐MACC Master Planning community engagement efforts from 2017‐2018. This Community Engagement Plan outlines the continuing efforts in forging a strong relationship with community members and providing an exchange of information in an accessible and equitable manner through the Design Phase of the project while honoring the work that had been previously done by the community. The City of Austin staff will guide engagement with a team comprised of PARD, Public Works, and CPIO Community Engagement with support from the ESB‐MACC staff. Utilizing their expertise will allow consistent connection to community members as well as to maximize the project funds for the building. Scope of the Project and Scope of Community Engagement The scope of this engagement plan will focus on the Building Design phase, which includes Design Schematics and Design Development. This step is anticipated to begin in Spring 2021 and continue to the Fall of 2021. The Design phase includes schematic presentations or conceptual renderings of proposed building and site improvements. Proposed schematic designs will be based on information in the 2018 Plan and refined in the 2021 Building Program stage. Proposed building schematic designs will be presented in various formats to community members, allowing community members to provide comments for the Project Team to consider. Once the proposed schematic designs are approved by the City of Austin, community …
MACC Staff Report - Feb 3, 2021 Links: Website - Facebook - Digital Programs Veintiuno Digital Exhibit by Ender Martos Part 1: Venezuelan Diversity & Kinetic Art Movement Part 2: The Immigrant Experience Part 3: Finding Purpose in the Chaos Ender Martos, an award winning Texan Venezuelan artist based in Austin, plans to jumpstart the long awaited 2021 with a cultural headrush. The visual artist will debut “21 (Veintiuno)'', a virtual exhibition of his celebrated optic art, along with his personal reflections on the theme of “diversity within diversity.” The exhibit, which runs 2/1/21 – 3/31/21, also includes an installation at the MACC of Martos’s sculpture, “Graceful Celebration of Diversity”. CAMINOS Teen Leadership Program - Caminos class of 2020-2021 will graduate in early June 2021. - Starting in February, they will produce 10 more episodes of !Vamonos!, their variety show. - Active participation in Phase 2 Expansion Community Engagement on January 28, 2021. - 3rd Annual Breaking Barriers Latinx Virtual Teen Conference on March 6, 2021 - FOLLOW CAMINOS ON INSTAGRAM at @atxcaminos LATINO ARTIST ACCESS PROGRAM (LAAP) - MACC Phase 2 Community Engagement Meeting with Visual and Performing Artists February 1st at 6-7:30pm - LAAP communication on Planet Texas 2050, City Funding Process Changes/ Austin Creative Alliance - LAAP artists are invited to participate in BoCCA’s event (Details below) and MACC’s Signature Event La Mujer - Sent reminder that Austin is now at Stage 5 restrictions, which means we are unable to hold any events inside or outside. Javier Jara / Los Bohemios Perdidos presented A Night of Boleros y Más on Jan 30th accompanied by guitarist José Manuel Tejeda, violinist Roberto Riggio and percussionist Michael Longoria. His concert was livestreamed from an outside stage. Over 2,000 views! Biliteracy Club Communities of Austin (BoCCa) is hosting its 5th annual BoCCa Noche: I Love Idiomas So Much event on Sunday, February 21, 2021. To celebrate the love of our languages and cultures on International Mother Language Day. BoCCa is seeking artists/groups to showcase bilingualism and/or multiculturalism. https://fb.watch/372Q22B9ct/. Event web page: http://www.boccaaustin.org/iloveidiomassomuch/ EDUCATION - CIS After School program, digital lessons taught live through Zoom - Lesson Plans and Supply Kits Delivered to Lending Library January-May 2021, here is a directory of available lessons. - Ethnic Studies Conference with Smithsonian in February 2021, professional development for teachers SIGNATURE EVENTS La Mujer festival is set for the weekend of April 17-18. MACC Programs …
AUSTIN – TRAVIS COUNTY EMS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, February 3, 2021 The Austin – Travis County EMS Advisory Board convened on February 3, 2021, in Austin, Texas at 9:30 a.m. Board Members in Attendance: Tracy Dalbosco, John Villanacci, Janice Bray, Jerry Staton, Shandel Milburn, April Geruso, Tim Ruttan Board Members Absent: Tim Mercer Other Attendees: Ernesto Rodriguez, Jasper Brown, Kerri Lang, Andy Hofmeister, Teresa Gardner Mark Escott, James Kempema, Jeff Hayes, Patricia Bourenane, Keith Simpson, Vivian Holmes, Ashley Voss-Leibig, Charles Brotherton, Darren Noak, Michael Benavides, Rick Randall, Rob Vires, Ronnelle Paulsen, Wendy Rodriguez CALL TO ORDER – The meeting was called to order at 9:38 a.m. RECEIVE CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS/COMMENTS – None 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES by Motion: The minutes for the regular meeting of November 6, 2019 were approved on a motion Board Member Villanacci and seconded by Board Member Bray on a 7-0 vote. 2. WELCOME NEW BOARD MEMBERS: Shandel Milburn, Tim Ruttan, April Geruso A welcome was extended to new members. They each responded sharing some background history. 3. CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION OF THE NON-EMERGENCY MEDICAL FRANCHISE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY CITY AMBULANCE SERVICES Speakers: Kerri Lang – City of Austin Rick Branning – City of Austin EMS Employee Moe Massoud – CEO/Founder, City Ambulance – For/Support Pikul Patel – Medical Director – For/Support Arthur Abello, MD FACEP – Principal, Ally Medical – For/Support Assistant Director Lang provided an overview of the staff report that was included in the board packet. If approved, this would be the fourth non-emergency medical transfer franchise service. Mr. Rick Branning provided additional details that are included in the report and answered board member questions. The impact of not having enough transfer service providers, Dr. Escott said, is that volume rolls onto ATCEMS and increases their call volume. It does have a significant impact on service. There have been frustrations voiced by hospitals for not having timely service for no - emergency transfer services. He provided recommendation and said they have a good provider over site handled by their medical director. Board Member Villanacci asked questions about the need for the franchise, about their dispatch, over-site on their billing practices since that could get costly, to which Mr. Branning responded. All non-emergency franchises are dispatched by their own dispatch center aside from the one that works through St. David’s. All major hospitals are contracted …
Care Strategies Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council Tuesday, February 2, 2021 Care Strategies Committee Meeting to be held 02/02/2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via Microsoft Teams; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (02/01/2021 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the February 2, 2021 HIV Planning Council Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@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 Jaseudia.Killion@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 Versión en español a continuación. Reunión del Care Strategies Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council la folletos junta en FECHA de la reunion (Tuesday, Febrero 2, 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 (02/01/2021 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 (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@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 correo electrónico …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 2 CASE: C14-2020-0139 – Cullen and Ralph Ablanedo ZONING FROM: CS-CO; GR-MU-CO ADDRESS: 8811 Cullen Lane and 203 Ralph Ablanedo Drive SITE AREA: 12.95 acres PROPERTY OWNERS: Rhodes #4 LLC (Gary Rhodes); AGENT: Drenner Group PC TO: GR-MU Chris E. Clearman (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant community commercial – mixed use (GR-MU) combining district zoning. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see page 2. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: February 2, 2021: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: March 4, 2021: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: None at this time. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject “L” shaped 12.95 acre rezoning area has dual frontage on Cullen Lane and Ralph Ablanedo Drive. The lot on Cullen Lane is used as an automotive auction facility and has general commercial services – conditional overlay (CS-CO) zoning by way of 1999 zoning case. The tract on Ralph Ablanedo Drive contains a single family residence and has community commercial – mixed use – conditional overlay (GR-MU-CO) zoning by way of 2003 rezoning case. Across Ralph Ablanedo to the north is an office / warehouse, a single family residential subdivision, a restaurant, an industrial park, and a convenience store (LI- CO; SF-4A-CO; SF-2). Along Ralph Ablanedo to the east is a vehicle towing company and a cocktail lounge, the latter at the intersection with South Congress Avenue (CS-CO; CS-1- CO). Land uses fronting South Congress include auto repair, a vacant office / warehouse, a commercial building with several tenants and office / warehouses, and an equipment rental 1 of 24B-1 C14-2020-0139 Page 2 company (CS-CO). Along Cullen Avenue to the south is a recently constructed gym (CS- CO) and across Cullen Lane to the west are residential uses, auto sales, an upholstery shop, construction sales and services businesses, and a club / lodge (CS-CO; SF-2; GR-CO; I-RR). Please refer to Exhibits A and A-1 – Zoning Map and Aerial Exhibit. The Applicant proposes to rezone the property to the community commercial – mixed use (GR-MU) district and develop up to 435 multifamily residential units. Vehicular access is proposed to be taken from both streets. BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. Zoning changes should promote compatibility with adjacent and nearby uses. Zoning changes should promote a balance of intensities …
Versión en español a continuación. African American Resource Advisory Commission Schedule Meeting February 2, 2021 African American Resource Advisory Commission to be held February 2, 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 (February 1, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the FEBRUARY 2, 2021, AFRICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at LINDA HAYES – 512-974-6282 lindak.hayes@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 LINDA HAYES - lindak.hayes@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 African American Resource Advisory Commission Schedule Meeting FECHA de la reunion (February 2, 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 (February 1, 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 LINDA HAYES – 512-974-6282 lindak.hayes@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 …
