Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Friday, April 11, 2025 MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Friday, April 11, 2025 The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities convened in a regular called meeting on Friday, April 11, 2025, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd St Austin, Texas. Chair Meyer called the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Elisabeth Meyer, Chair Gabriel Arellano Lisa Chang Audrea Diaz Conor Kelly Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jonathan Franks, Vice Chair Delawnia Comer-HaGans Kristen Vassallo PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Ron Lucy – Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities Melinda Crockom – Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities Azza Hassan – Sensory Club Austin Ru Johnson – Disability Mobility APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities special called meeting on March 28, 2025. 1 Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Friday, April 11, 2025 The minutes from the meeting on March 28, 2025, were approved Vice Chair Frank’s motion, Commissioner Vassallo’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Fetonte, Murphy, and Slade were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. Discussion regarding initial planning efforts for Disability Festival 2025. Discussed. Discussion regarding provisional ridership of paratransit on CapMetro. Presentation by Deb Miller, community stakeholder and advocate for the disabled. Discussed. Update from the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) representative regarding the meeting on March 26, 2025. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve the formation of a Working Group to make a candidate qualities priority list for City of Austin interview panel participation. The motion to approve the formation of a Working Group to make a candidate qualities priority list for City of Austin interview panel participation was approved on Commissioner Kelly’s motion, Commissioner Vassallo’s second, on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Diaz abstained. Commissioners Fetonte, Murphy, and Slade were absent. Chair Meyer, Commissioners Comer-HaGans, Kelly, and Vassallo were added the Working Group without objection. 6. Approve a primary and secondary representative to the Joint Inclusion Committee. The motion to approve Lisa Chang as the primary representative to the Joint Inclusion Committee was approved on Commissioner Chang’s motion, Chair Meyer’s second, on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Fetonte, Murphy, and Slade were absent. The motion to approve Commissioner Kelly as the secondary representative to the Joint Inclusion Committee was approved on Commissioner Kelly’s motion, Chair Meyer’s second, on an 8-0 vote. …
TECHNOLOGY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Wednesday – April 9th, 2025 – 6:30PM City Hall – Boards and Commission – Room 1101 301 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the BOARD/COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, email Dan Martinez at dan.martinez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Steven Apodaca, Chair Keith Pena-Villa Thomas Rice Benjamin Combee Suzanne Heritage Sumit DasGupta AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Carina Alderete, Vice Chair Brian AM Williams Rachel Frock Nicholas Eastwood Ibiye Anga 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Technology Commission meeting on February 12th, 2025. 2. Approve the minutes of the Technology Commission meeting on March 5th, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation on PANO AI, a wildfire tracking system (Christopher Vetromile, Wildfire Mitigation Manager, Austin Energy) 4. Presentation on Austin Free Net’s public resource distribution strategy (Adam Hughes, Volunteer Coordinator, Austin Free Net) 5. Housing Department update on their annual Action Plan, their application to Housing and Urban Development’s formula grants and the potential impact on local communities (Rocio Peña-Martinez, Grants Program Manager, and Julie Smith, Engagement Specialist, Housing Department) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Review and approval of GTOPs Core 2025 selected recipients 7. Officer elections, discussion and approval of chair position 8. Officer elections, discussion and approval of vice chair position WORKING GROUP UPDATES 9. Public Surveillance working group updates regarding further interviews with stakeholders and subsequent action items 10. Artificial Intelligence Working Group updates on next steps on strategic direction and timing of next meeting FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If you require Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE Wednesday, April 9, 2025 – 4:00PM Permitting and Development Center Conference Room 1401 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the committee may be participating by videoconference Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, use the QR code on this agenda. For questions, email preservation@austintexas.gov or call Sam Fahnestock at (512) 974- 3393. COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Kevin Koch Jaime Alvarez Harmony Grogan AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten (10) 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. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. 2. 3710 Cedar St. Confederate Woman’s Home Council District 9 Proposal: Preserve existing buildings, addition on historic lots, new construction on non-historic lots. Applicant: Abby Tatkow 6706 Bluff Springs Rd. Horton-Duval House Council District 2 Proposal: Hazardous conditions abatement. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Applicant: Code Department 604 Brazos St. The Driskill Hotel Council District 9 Proposal: Wood trim repair at exterior windows. Applicant: Marcos Crane 4208 Avenue F. Hyde Park Council District 9 Proposal: Fix disrepair, construct addition to the side and rear second story. Applicant: Robert Howard 4411 Avenue B. Hyde Park Council District 9 Proposal: Rear addition. Applicant: Robert Howard 1200 Windsor Rd. West Line National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Rehabilitate historic house and construct detached housing structures on site. Applicant: Jonathan Tate 1107 Eason St. West Line National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: New construction. Applicant: Trey Farmer 4812 Mount Bonnell Rd. Dry Creek Café Council District 10 Proposal: Renovate accessory structure; structural reinforcement; new windows. Applicant: Victoria Haase 2315 Lake Austin Blvd. Deep Eddy Cabaret Council District 10 Heritage Grant Project Proposal: Restore roof; repair wood elements and gutters; repair and repoint limestone and stucco; restore doors and windows. Applicant: Will Bridges 10. 507 E 10th St. German Free School Council District 10 Heritage Grant Project Proposal: Repair front wall. Applicant: Christopher Markley 11. 12. 905 Congress Ave. The Mutual Building Council …
REGULAR MEETING of the AIRPORT ADVIS ORY CO MMISS ION (AAC) April 9, 2025 3:00 PM 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR., ROOM 1405 AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 Some members of the Commission may be participating via videoconference. Livestream of the meeting will be available at ATXN1 https://www.austintexas.gov/watch-atxn-live Audio of the meeting will be available as an alternative to attending in person. Please email Ammie Calderon at ammie.calderon@flyaustin.com by Noon of the day of the meeting for dial-in details. Public comment for general communication and all agenda items will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. In-person registration is available for speakers who sign up at the meeting location prior to the meeting being called to order. Registration to speak remotely is available for speakers who have provided an email to Ammie Calderon at ammie.calderon@flyaustin.com, no later than Noon of the day before the meeting. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS Wendy Price Todd, Chair Bakari Brock, Vice-Chair Patrick Rose, Secretary Jeff Eller Raymond Young Fang Fang Jonathan Coon Chad Ennis Lyn Hendricks Scott Madole Doyle Valdez AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Public communication for items not on the agenda. The first 5 registered speakers will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address the Airport Advisory Commission on an item that is not posted on the agenda. Please refer to the registration instructions above. 1 1 Public communication for items on the agenda. Registered speakers will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address the Airport Advisory Commission on an item that is posted as a Briefing, Discussion/Action, or Discussion item. Please refer to the registration instructions above. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the AAC regular meeting on March 12, 2025 STAFF BRIEFINGS Officer 2. Briefing on February 2025 Financial Results presented by Rajeev Thomas, Chief Financial 3. Briefing on Air Service Update provided by Jamy Kazanoff, AUS Air Service Development 4. Briefing on Journey with AUS (AUS AEDP/Capital Improvement Program) Active Projects provided by Lyn Estabrook, Deputy Chief Development Officer 5. Update on the appointments of Gregory S. Milligan and Rustin Roussel to the Austin- Bergstrom Landhost Enterprises, Inc. (ABLE) board of directors provided by Jason Alexander, Deputy Chief of Airport Affairs DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS 6. Nomination and election of Airport Advisory Commission Secretary 7. Nomination and election of Airport Advisory Commission Vice-Chair 8. Nomination and election of Airport Advisory Commission Chair 9. Authorize seven contracts for capital improvement program …
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION (AAC) REGULAR MEETING MINUTES March 12, 2025, 3:00 PM The Airport Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on March 12, 2025, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Room 1405 Austin, Texas 78752 Vice-Chair Bakari Brock called the regular meeting to order at 3:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Bakari Brock, Vice-Chair Raymond Young Lyn Hendricks Doyle Valdez Jeff Eller Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Wendy Price Todd, Chair Patrick Rose, Secretary Jonathan Coon Commissioners Absent: Chad Ennis Fang Fang Scott Madole PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL NONE APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the AAC regular meeting on February 12, 2025. A motion to approve was made by Commissioner Valdez; Commissioner Eller seconded. The motion passed on a 7-0-1-3 vote. Commissioner Rose abstained; Commissioners Ennis, Madole, and Fang Fang were absent at this vote. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing on January 2025 Financial Results presented by Rajeev Thomas, Chief Financial Officer Will Mack presented the report for Rajeev Thomas. Jamy Kazanoff provided briefing. 3. Briefing on Air Service Update provided by Jamy Kazanoff, AUS Air Service Development 4. Briefing on Journey with AUS (AUS AEDP/Capital Improvement Program) Active Projects provided by Lyn Estabrook, Deputy Chief Development Officer Lyn Estabrook provided briefing. 5. Briefing on FY25 Grant Update presented by Rajeev Thomas, Chief Financial Officer Cathy Brown presented for Rajeev Thomas. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS 6. Authorize negotiation and execution of a lease with Worldwide Flight Services, Inc. for certain premises consisting of approximately 1,466 square feet of building space and related improvements for office use and support of its ground handling operations at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, for a term of one year, with a renewal option for an additional one-year term. Funding: This item is projected to result in approximately $12,828 in additional revenue for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Aviation Department’s Operating Budget. A motion to approve was made by Commissioner Valdez; Commissioner Young seconded. The motion passed on a 8-0-0-3 vote. Commissioners Ennis, Madole, and Fang Fang were absent at this vote. 7. Authorize negotiation and execution of a lease with Global Aviation Services, LLC d/b/a Primeflight GSE Maintenance for certain premises consisting of approximately 2,458 square feet of building space and related improvements for its aircraft maintenance operations at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, for a term of five years, with a renewal option for an additional one-year term. Funding: This item is projected to result in approximately $21,508 in additional revenue …
MEMORANDUM TO: Airport Advisory Commissioners FROM: Rajeev Thomas, Chief Financial Officer, Aviation Department DATE: April 9, 2025 SUBJECT: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Update February 2025 Financial Results Passenger traffic totaled 1,375,821 in February 2025, a decrease of 6.1% compared to February 2024. Average daily departures decreased from 223 in February 2024 to 217 in February 2025, a decrease of 6.5 daily departures or 2.9% resulting from capacity reductions to better match demand by air carriers. Table #1 FY 2025 February FY 2024 February Variance Fav (Unfav) FY 2025 YTD FY 2024 YTD Variance YTD Fav (Unfav) Enplanements Landing Weights Cargo Tonnage Operating Revenue Airport OPEX Total Requirements Net Income 687,154 730,172 (5.9%) 4,138,058 4,347,885 904,217,824 932,784,917 (3.1%) 5,158,055,055 5,536,656,767 9,896 12,099 (18.2%) 57,646 61,285 (4.8%) (6.8%) (5.9%) $25,167,721 $23,238,463 $1,929,257 $138,953,098 $126,319,371 $12,633,726 $13,110,096 $12,029,927 ($1,080,170) $68,903,059 $59,977,581 ($8,925,477) $21,941,427 $18,816,308 ($3,125,118) $110,398,324 $93,918,051 ($16,480,273) $3,226,294 $4,422,155 ($1,195,861) $28,554,774 $32,401,321 ($3,846,547) Table #1 illustrates February 2025’s enplanements totaled 687,154, a decrease of 5.9% compared to February 2024. Landing weights totaled 904 million pounds in February 2025 representing a decrease of 3.1% compared to February 2024. Cargo volume totaled 9,896 tons in February 2025, a decrease of 18.2% compared to February 2024. February 2025 operating revenue totaled $25.2M, an increase of 8.3% or $1.9M compared to February 2024. The increase in operating revenue primarily results from updated airline rates and charges in FY2025. February 2025 operating revenue is composed of 52.0% airline revenue, 46.6% non-airline revenue, and 1.4% interest income. Airport operating expenses totaled $13.1M for the month, an increase of 9.0% or $1.1M compared to February 2025. Operating expenses increased due to improved staffing and higher personnel costs for APD unit. AUS reported a $3.2M surplus in February 2025, a decrease of $1.2M compared to February 2024 due to increased operating cost and debt service. Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results FY2025 Year to Date (YTD) Operating Revenue totals $139.0M compared to $126.3M in FY2024, a 10.0% increase. Airport Operating Expenses totaled $68.9M YTD in FY2025 compared to $60.0M in FY2024, a 14.9% increase. Net income totals $28.6M YTD in FY2025 compared to $32.4M in FY2024, an 11.9% decrease. Table #2 Approved Budget - Seasonalized FY 2025 FY 2025 Budget vs. YTD Variance Budget vs. YTD Variance YTD $ Fav (Unfav) % Fav (Unfav) Operating Revenue Airport OPEX $140,111,771 $138,953,098 ($1,158,673) (0.8%) $69,407,432 $68,903,059 $504,373 Total Requirements $112,528,300 $110,398,324 $2,129,976 Net …
April 2025 Air Service Snapshot AUS quarterly seat comparisons, Q1 2025 and Q2 2025 compared to 2019 (pre-Covid) in left chart, and compared to year over year (YOY) 2024 in right chart: Source: Cirium schedule data. Highlights of recent air service announcements/developments include: • Aeromexico added MEX #2 for June 26-August 17 ‘25; both flights will be operated with 99-seat E190 for a 24% capacity increase instead of the 1x daily 160-seat B737, which will return on August 18 ‘25 • Air Canada will serve YUL May 2 – Oct. 24 ’25 and YVR May 1 – Oct. 25 ’25; YVR will return at 4/wk and increase to 5/wk for June – September ‘25; upgauged YYZ from 168-seat Rouge A320 to 196-seat Rouge A321 for July 31 – Aug 31 ‘25 • Allegiant closed its AUS crew base on January 7 ‘25 so service is permanently cancelled to BZN, FSD, SDF & SNA; extended schedules for Feb 12 – May 13 ’25 and will serve 6 markets: AVL CVG DSM GRR PVU & TYS; extended schedules for May 14 – Sept. 2 ’25 and will serve 12 markets: AVL CVG DSM GRR IAD IND LAS PIT PVU SFB SRQ & TYS; extended schedules for Sept. 3 – Nov. 18 ’25 and will serve 6 markets: AVL CVG DSM GRR PVU TYS • American summary of 2024/2025 service changes: o Discontinued ABQ, BNA, BOS, BZN, CVG, CZM, EGE, ELP, IAD, IND, JAX, LAS, LIR, MBJ, MCI, MCO, MEM, MSY, NAS, OKC, PUJ, PSP, PVR, RDU, RNO, RSW, SMF, SNA, TPA, TUL & VPS o AA will serve 13 markets from AUS in Q2 2025 with 20% reduction in seat capacity YOY o Added AGS roundtrips on April 6, 11 & 14 ’25 for the Masters o Added SDF flights on May 1 and 4 ’25 for Kentucky Derby • British Airways downgauged LHR #1 from A350-1000 (331 seats) to B777-200ER (272 seats) starting Mar. 29 ‘25; added LHR #2 daily, eff. Mar. 31 ‘25 which will operate 6/wk (all days except Sunday); second frequency in Summer 2025 (March 20-Oct. 25 ‘25) will be mix of B787-8 and -9 • Copa added flights on March 9, 16 & 23 ’25 (Sundays) • Delta summary of service changes: o New markets: MSY (eff. Feb. 27 ’25), ECP (eff. Mar. 9 ’25), IND, JAX & MEM (eff. May 7 ’25), SFO & TPA (eff. …
Journey With AUS - Airport Expansion & Development Program Active Projects Update Airport Advisory Commission April 2025 Lyn Estabrook Deputy Chief – Planning & Development Table of Contents ● Project Updates Parking and Landside: West Garage Atrium Infill Airfield Infrastructure – Midfield Taxiways Utility Infrastructure Campus-Wide Central Utility Plant Relocation Concourse B and Tunnel Arrivals and Departures Hall ○ West Infill and TSA Checkpoint 3 Expansion ○ West Gate Expansion ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ● Appendix ○ ○ ○ Project Prime Firms & RCAs Project Details Project Descriptions 2 Project Updates Program Overview Journey With AUS projects are developed through a five–phase process: West Infill & TSA Checkpoint 3 Expansion *As part of the Outbound Baggage Handling System project Latest Updates ○ Curtain wall installation continues ○ Mechanical and electrical work continues at all levels ○ Exterior waterproofing is nearing completion Anticipated Timeline ○ Build: Q1 2024 – Q1 2026 Design-Build: Gensler/Whiting Turner Curtain wall installation and waterproofing 5 West Gate Expansion Latest Updates ○ ○ ○ ○ Exterior framing being installed Roof decking on low roofs being installed Ramp level fireproofing complete and utility rough- ins underway Framing of roof parapets has begun ○ Gate 28 passenger boarding bridge returned ○ Gate 24 passenger boarding bridge replacement in to service progress ● Anticipated Timeline ○ Build: Q2 2023 – Q1 2026 Designer: Page Construction: Hensel Phelps 6 Low roof decking lifted into place for installation Airfield Infrastructure: Midfield Taxiways Latest Updates ○ Construction submittals review ongoing ○ Grading for new roadways, parking and water-quality pond work ongoing ○ Activated Metal Road ○ Utility removals and new utility placement ongoing ○ Completed 30% Design for Maintenance Ramp Expansion Anticipated Timeline ○ Build: Q4 2024 – Q2 2027 Designer: RS&H Construction: Austin Bridge & Road 7 Parking and Landside: Yellow Garage Latest Updates ○ Approval of Site Development Permit ○ Formal submittal of Building Permit ○ Demolition of shuttle bus shelters, light posts, and signage/bollards ○ Start of mass excavation Anticipated Timeline ○ Design: Q3 2024 – Q3 2025 ○ Build: Q1 2025 – Q1 2028 Designer: PGAL Construction: Austin Commercial 8 Design rendering. Final design specifications and features subject to change as the project progresses. Atrium Infill Latest Updates ○ GMP #1 executed for enabling work & long-lead time items ○ GMP #2 under negotiation ○ ○ 100% design comments have been addressed Field measurement for structural …
City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 25-0652, Agenda Item #: 5/8/2025(cid:4) Posting Language Authorize seven contracts for capital improvement program management services for the Department of Aviation with Abadjis Systems Ltd.; AECOM Technical Services, Inc.; Geometrics Engineering, P.S., Inc.; Hill International, Inc.; Parson’s Transportation Group Inc.; STV Construction, Inc.; and Sunland Group, Inc., each for an initial term of five years with up to two one-year extension options in amounts not to exceed $35,000,000, divided equally among the contractors or the department may choose any contractor that can provide the required services. Funding: $2,083,333 is available in the Department of Aviation 2024-2025 Capital Budget. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Department of Aviation. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $2,083,333 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Capital Budget of the Department of Aviation. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued a Request for Proposals solicitation RFP 8100 SMW3031 for these services. The solicitation was issued on November 4, 2024, and closed on December 19, 2024. Of the 13 offers received, the recommended contractors submitted the best evaluated responsive offers. A complete solicitation package, including a log of offers received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=141708. MBE/WBE: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. However, four of the recommended contractors identified subcontracting opportunities. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department - Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Respondents to the solicitation and their Agents should direct all questions to the Authorized Contact Person identified in the solicitation. City of Austin Page 1 of 2 Printed on 3/31/2025 powered by Legistar™ 1 (cid:5) (cid:6) File #: 25-0652, Agenda Item #: 5/8/2025(cid:4) Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: April 9, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Airport Advisory Commission. Additional Backup Information: These contracts will provide capital improvement program management services in support of Austin- Bergstrom International Airport’s Rolling Capital Improvement Program (End-Of-Life/Replacement projects) and Airport Expansion and …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION APRIL 09, 2025 6:00 PM CITY HALL ROOM 1001 301 W 2ND ST AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission maybe participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register contact Karina Camara, at Karina.Camara@AustinTexas.gov or via phone at 512-978-0751. AGENDA Members: Gerry Acuna, Chair Ian Steyaert, Vice Chair Melissa Caudle Caitlin Griffith Amanda Masino Melissa Rothrock Michael Drohan Seth Whaland Ali Ishaq Iris Suddaby John L. Harris CALL MEETING TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission meeting on February 12, 2025. 2. Approve the minutes of the Special Called Zero Waste Advisory Commission meeting on March 20, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS ACTION ITEMS and return trip fees. 1. Discussion and action to amend the administrative rules for the placement of carts for collection STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Staff briefing regarding AISD Recycling Efforts and Policies, Darien Clary, Austin Independent School District Director of Sustainability. 4. Staff briefing regarding Austin Resource Recovery Recycling Guidelines and Processes, by Ron Romero, Assistant Director, Austin Resource Recovery. 5. Staff briefing regarding the Proposed Department Rule Amendments for placement of carts for collection and return trip fees, by Jason McCombs, Strategic Initiatives Division Manager for Austin Resource Recovery. 6. Staff briefing on the status of Austin Resource Recovery Operational and Administrative projects by Ron Romero, Assistant Director of Austin Resource Recovery. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Karina Camara at Austin Resource Recovery, at (512) 978-0751 or email Karina.Camara@AustinTexas.gov , for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas …
Ze ro Wa s t e @ Aus t in ISD Pre s e nt a t ion t o: Cit y of Aus t in Ze ro Wa s t e Advis ory Commit t e e April 8 , 20 25 Da rie n Cla ry Dire ct or of Sus t a ina bilit y Aus t in Inde pe nde nt School Dis t rict We ’ll t a lk a bout … 1 Fra me work & Policie s Policie s in Pla ce 2 Init ia t ive s Init ia t ive s 3 St a ffing & Pa rt ne rs St a ffing & Pa rt ne rs 4 Cha lle nge s & Succe s s e s Succe s s e s & Cha lle nge s 1 Fra me work & Policie s Brie f His t ory: Sus t a ina bilit y in Policy & Pla nning New schools designed to green building standards Board passed Sustainability resolution Sustainability & Outdoor Learning centered in Facilities Master Plan & Educational Specifications Construction Design Specs require green building certification and outdoor learning 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 Board adopted Sustainability Policy 2017 $1B Bond Program: 19 new schools, plus renovations 1st Sustainability Plan completed 2022 $2B Bond Program: 14 new schools, 19 major additions/renovations, plus other projects Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee Formalized AISD Sus t a ina bilit y Act ion Are a s Teaching & Learning Infrastructure & Operations Community Engagement Energy Water Zero Waste Procurement Transportation Air Quality Food Nature s a e r A n o i t c A AISD Sus t a ina bilit y Act ion Are a s Teaching & Learning Infrastructure & Operations Community Engagement Energy Water Zero Waste Procurement Transportation Air Quality Food Nature s a e r A n o i t c A Policie s & Proce dure s 20 11 Boa rd Policy for Environme nt a l St e wa rds hip Policie s in Te xa s He a lt h & Sa fe t y Code Pla ce re fe re nce d in AISD Building, Grounds , & Equipme nt Ma na ge me nt Policy Init ia t ive s 20 11 AISD Environme nt a l Sus t a ina bilit y Boa rd …
ZWAC Recycling Presentation Ron Romero Assistant Director Austin Resource Recovery History • 1986: Curbside recycling introduced, source-separated, labor-intensive. • Late 1980s - Early 1990s: Introduction of MRFs, shift to dual-stream recycling. • 1992: PAYT pilot program introduced city-owned recycling bins. • 2008: Single-stream recycling pilot program. Recycling Collection Partnership • To increase their recycling collection efforts, Austin Resource Recovery partners with Balcones Recycling and Texas Disposal Systems. • Balcones Recycling handles 60% of residential curbside residential curbside recycling and TDS gets 40% of recycling. How it works Recycling Collection • Collected Recycling materials include: old corrugated cardboard, old newspaper, mixed paper, used aluminum beverage cans and bi-metal. • Aseptic packaging and polycoated paper will be collected starting in Summer 2025. Decline in Recycling Tonnage Collection • Changes in Consumption Patterns • Economic Conditions • Contamination Issues • Changes in the material Participation/Setout Studies 2024 • Two recycling setout studies were conducted from 03/24/2024 – 04/05/2024 (Spring) 10/21/2024 – 11/01/2024 (Fall) • All City of Austin Council districts were audited twice. Setout Rate Breakdown Summary of Findings April vs October 2024 October ’24 - Overall Recycling Setout Rate: 83.7% April ’24 - Recycling Setout Rate: 85.9% October ‘24 - Lowest Setout Rate: District 8 at 70.3% April ’24 - Lowest Setout Rate: District 1 at 77.2% October ‘24 - Highest Setout Rate: District 7 at 94.3% April ’24 - Lowest Setout Rate: District 1 at 94.5% Summary of Findings April vs October 2024 High and Low Setout Days October ’24 - Lowest Setout Rate: Mondays at 77.4% April ’24 - Lowest Setout Rate: Mondays at 84.7% October ’24 - Highest Setout Rate: Fridays at 87.9% April ’24 - Highest Setout Rate: Fridays at 88.4% All City of Austin districts were audited twice Questions
Proposed Department Rule Amendments for Residential Collections Jason McCombs, Division Manager April 2025 1 What are administrative rules? Administrative Rules assist a Department of the City of Austin in the implementation, administration, and enforcement of City of Austin Code and operating requirements of the Department. Austin Code § 15-6-3(B) requires ARR to present proposed rule changes to the Zero Waste Advisory Commission for consideration and recommendation to City Council. City Council will approve, modify or disapprove of the proposed rule.” Department Administrative Rules are online at: library.municode.com/TX/Austin 2 Austin Resource Recovery Rule Amendment Process January February March April May or June Present Proposed Department Rule Amendment to ZWAC Proposed Rule Posted to Speak Up Austin. 30 Day Minimum Staff Review of Public Comments Present Rule Amendments to ZWAC & CWEP for consideration Council Consideration of Department Rule Amendment 3 Current Identified Department Rule Amendments Residential Services Rule Revisions 1. Single Family Residential Collection Services (4.1 & New Section 4.2) – clarify rules related single family residences [adopted by City Council, November 2024] 2. Placement of Carts for Collection (6.1) – amend set out times to align with department practices and other changes related to collection of carts. 3. Extra trash (6.3), Drop Off Services (5.8), Trash, Recycling, Organics, Bulk, Brush, HHW Collection Guidelines (7.1, 7.3, 7.6, 7.7, 7.8, 7.9) – amend rules to reflect department practices and on-demand services 4. Small Multi-family Residential Collection Services (New section, 4.3) – new section to clarify rules related to residences with 2-4 dwelling units. 5. Commercial Collection Services (Existing 4.2, to be moved to 4.4) – clarify services provided to commercial customers. Proposed Rule Amendment for Residential Collection Services 6.0 Placement for collection, maintenance of carts, and additional fees. 6.1 Placement of Carts for Collection 6.1.1 6.1.2 6.1.3 6.1.5 6.1.7 6.1.9 6.1.10 Defines when return trip fees will be assessed. Late Cart set out time modified to align with current operations (5:30 a.m.) Cart set out time modified to align with current operations (5:30 a.m.) Aligned cart spacing with existing outreach and added placement (no bike paths and side walks) Excess trash, recycling, yard trimming, and small branch set out language clarified to align with current operations and outreach. Clarifying language that customers may be back- billed if an audit identifies discrepancies. Defines return trip fees as when a vehicle returns to a premises by request of a customer. set out, contamination, or …
1. REGULAR MEETING of the TOURISM COMMISSION BOARD April 9, 2025, at 2:30 pm City Hall Chambers Room 1001 301 W. Second St Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Tourism Commission Board may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Felicia Burleson, (512) 978-1325 or felicia.burleson@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Daniel Ronan, Chair, D9 Aileen Bazan, D1 Christian Tschoepe, D3 Bishop Chappell, D6 Stefani Mathis, D8 Anna Panossian, Mayoral Ed Bailey, Vice Chair, D5 Greg Chanon, D2 District 4 (vacant) Daniel Webb, D7 Cristina Masters, D10 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Tourism Commission Board Regular Meeting on March 12, 2025. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. DISCUSSION ITEMS Staff briefing from Staff Liaison, Felicia Burleson, regarding commission board resources and updates for commission board. Presentation by Brian Gannon, Senior Director, Visit Austin Film Commission, on the impact of the film industry on Austin tourism. Presentation by Barbara Morgan, Executive Director of the Austin Film Festival, on the impact of film and the Austin Film Festival on Austin tourism. Presentation by John Patterson, an Austin-Based Film Producer, on the local film industry and the film production ecosystem and its impact on Austin tourism. Presentation by Jeremy Striffler, Director of Real Estate, Office of Planning & Asset Management, AISD on the potential for district venues to enhance Austin tourism. Introductions and Welcome of Cristina Masters and Daniel Webb to the Tourism Commission. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. Discussion and possible action to set road map for 2025 Tourism Commission Meeting. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 10. Update from the Short-Term Rental Working Group on any new reports regarding the STR’s new focus and efforts for recommendations. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin …
Austin ISD Facility Rentals 1 Agenda ● Introductions ● Overview ● Athletic Facilities ● Performing Arts Center ● Q&A 2 Introductions Jeremy Striffler Director of Real Estate Jason Glenn Executive Director, Athletics Brad Distelhorst PAC Coordinator 3 Overview ● Board Policy permits public use of school facilities by non-school groups for educational, recreational, civic, or social activities, when these activities do not conflict with school use or Board Policy. ● Campus facilities are generally available for rent throughout the year on weekdays after-school and on weekends. ● Facility rentals generate over $1.8 million annually for Austin ISD. ● All campus rental revenue goes directly to campuses to supplement their budgets. All district facility rental revenue go to Athletics and Fine Arts. 4 Overview (Cont.) ● Austin ISD uses an online rental platform to handle all requests. ● Easy to navigate and search all of our campuses, along with District-wide facilities. ● Clear instructions on how to make payments and submit required documents. 5 Athletics Facilities 6 Athletics Facilities Burger Activity Center Features a 15,000-seat football stadium with press box, locker rooms and turf field; a 5,500-seat arena for basketball, volleyball or other tournaments; a 3,000-seat baseball field with press box, lights and dugouts; and a second football field for games and events. Delco Center Featuring a versatile 5,000-seat arena and a fully equipped conference room. Whether you're planning a significant sporting event, a business meeting, or a community gathering, we have the ideal space to suit your needs. House Park House Park is one of Austin's oldest and most beloved athletic facilities, originally established in 1939. Over the decades, it has become a vibrant hub for community events and district activities, fostering a strong sense of local pride. 7 Athletics Facilities Nelson Field Boasts an impressive 8,200-seat turf football facility, making it an ideal location for both competitive games and special events. In addition, a baseball field with a seating capacity of 300 fans, perfect for enjoying thrilling games. Noack Sports Complex Our complex features state-of-the-art soccer and softball fields, designed to host everything from casual games to high-stakes tournaments. Whether you're looking for a place to practice, play, or cheer on your team, Noack Sports Complex has it all! Yellow Jacket Stadium A historic football and track facility in East Austin. The stadium served as the main facility for Anderson High School, Austin's only public high school for Black …
Austin Film Festival Barbara Morgan, CEO/Co-Founder O U R M I S S I O N Austin Film Festival furthers the art and craft of storytelling by inspiring and championing the work of writers, filmmakers, and all artists who use written and visual language to tell a story. O U R H I S T O R Y Founded in 1993 – First festival to recognize the writer’s craft as central to the filmmaking process. Known as "The Writers Festival" 32 years of fostering a creative community – Helps aspiring writers and filmmakers bridge the gap from craft to career. Supports writers through all storytelling stages – From idea generation to finding a job. A key force in Texas and the national cultural arts scene – Recognized by the industry as the premier curator of undiscovered talent and a champion for writers. "A writer's film festival, that may be the best idea ever. It's magical... It's the best film festival in the world." - Lawrence Kasdan, The Empire Strikes Back, Raiders of the Lost Ark A F F B Y T H E N U M B E R S 8 Days of films 37k+ attendance 10,000+ scripts submitted 6,000+ films submitted 182 films screened 200+ panelists 4 Days of panels 173 panels “Austin Film Festival is really about creativity, about trying to help people find their voice. You sense it. There’s a spirit of camaraderie that's palpable. And it's fun." - Ron Horward, director Apollo 13 A F F A U D I E N C E Gender 46% Women Age 10% 3% 51% Male 3% Non-Binary 31% 24% 22% 10% <17 18-24 25-34 35-49 50-64 >65 Household Income 34% 13% 8% 7% 13% 13% 12% <$20K $20-29K $30-39K $40-59K $60-79K $80-99K >$100k Education Ethnicity Hispanic - 8% Black - 14% Asian - 5% Native American - 1% Other - 2% Multi-Racial - 6% White - 64% 3% 5% 6% 50% 31% 4% Unfinished High School High School, GED Post-HS, Trade School Bachelor’s Degree Advanced Degree Doctorate, Ph. D E C O N O M I C I M P A C T $13,000,000 Economic Impact to City of Austin 5,400 Room Nights 18 Partner Hotels 16 Conference Rooms Conference Sq Ft 41,805 7 Screens 2,114 Theater Seats 9 Party Venues 64,300 Party Sq Ft P A S T A N D C U R R E N T …
WORKING DOCUMENT: Tourism Commission Road Map April 2025 – December 2025 Agenda Topics, Potential Speakers & Community Presenters Note: All meetings take place on Wednesdays from 2:30pm-4:30pm in City Council Chambers (unless modified by venue availability) April 2025 – The Austin Film Industry May 2025 – Celebrating National Travel & Tourism Week June 2025 – Athletics & Tourism July 2025 – Festivals, Food & Fun August 2025 – Proposed: No Meeting September 2025 – Museums & Tourism October 2025 – Historic Preservation & Tourism November 2025 – Tourism Snapshot – Where we are and where we’re going December 2025 – Tourism Commission Work Session 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
SMALL AREA PLANNING JOINT COMMITTEE Wednesday, April 9, 2025 11:30 AM Permitting and Development Center (PDC), Rm. 3004 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Small Area Plan Joint Committee may be participating by video conference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaisons at 512- 974-8033 or chad.sharrard@austintexas.gov / romina.tafazzoli@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Vacant, Chair Betsy Greenberg, Vice Chair Vacant Vacant Ryan Puzycki Danielle Skidmore (Planning Commission) (Zoning and Platting Commission) (Zoning and Platting Commission) (Planning Commission) (Planning Commission) (Zoning and Platting Commission) (Planning Commission) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 3 speakers who sign up by noon (12:00 PM) the day before the meeting, being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Small Area Planning Joint Committee special called meeting on March 19, 2025. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and possible action related to the election of a new Chair. 1 3. Discussion and recommendation on case number C814-2008-0165.01, 222 East Riverside Drive, East Riverside Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment #1 requesting rezoning from planned unit development, neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) to planned unit development, neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) to change conditions of zoning, modify development standards and City regulations, and amend conditions of the East Riverside PUD. Austin Planning Department staff: Sherri Sirwaitis, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov, (512-974-3057). 4. Discussion and recommendation on case number C814-06-0109.03, 2101-2407 1/2 South Lakeshore Blvd; 1201-1401 1/2 Tinnin Ford Rd; 2200-2518 Elmont Dr; 2200-2300 1/2 Waterloo City Ln; 1401-1405 1/2 Violet Crown Ln; 2300-2316 1/2 Oracle Way,1201 and 1201 1/2 Lady Bird Ln, Lakeshore Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment #3 requesting rezoning from planned unit development, neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) to planned unit development, neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) to change conditions of zoning, (add +/- 2.3368 acres to the PUD, add additional permitted uses and modify site development regulations on the property to allow for the expansion of the Oracle campus). Austin Planning Department staff: Jonathan Tomko, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov, (512-974-1057). FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C814-2008-0165.01 DISTRICT: 9 (East Riverside PUD Amendment #1) ADDRESS: 222 E. Riverside Drive ZONING FROM: PUD TO: PUD* *The applicant is requesting a PUD amendment for an increase in height from 96 feet to 200 feet on Tract 1 to allow for a multifamily project with more units than exist today (Please see Applicant’s Request Letter – Exhibit C). SITE AREA: 2.991 acres PROPERTY OWNER: CWS Riverside Square LP (Mary Ellen Barlow, Vice President) AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends the 1st amendment to the East Riverside PUD to increase the maximum permitted height on Tract 1 to 200 feet, with the following conditions: 1) All residential and commercial development shall comply with Austin Energy Green Building Program (GBP) for a minimum two star rating. Certification from the GBP shall be met as specified by the version of the rating system current at the time of design. 2) Project will incorporate light pollution reduction criteria by committing to comply with Austin Energy Green Building ST7 Light Pollution Reduction criteria as a part of achieving 3-star Austin Energy Green Building Rating or other comparable criteria. 3) Project will incorporate bird friendly design criteria by committing to comply with Austin Energy Green Building STEL5 Bird Collision Deterrence criteria as a part of achieving 3-star Austin Energy Green Building Rating or other comparable criteria. 4) Landowner shall construct at Landowner’s expense a public reclaimed water system main extension from the adjacent property reclaimed water main. The reclaimed water main must either be extended from an adjoining reclaimed water main at the time of construction or capped at each end for future connection to a reclaimed water main by others. The public reclaimed water system main shall be temporarily connected to a public potable water main unless a serviceable reclaimed water main is available to the project. Total off- C814-2008-0165.01 2 site construction of reclaimed water main shall not exceed 500 linear feet. The PUD shall be required to install a reclaimed water service and meters and connect to and utilize reclaimed water systems (purple pipe) for all irrigation, cooling, and toilet/urinal flushing uses in the PUD. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: C814-2008-0165.01 ISSUES: 3 The staff notes that in the original PUD zoning ordinance, Ordinance No. 20081016-056, there is a …
