Library Commission Meeting Minutes 24 June, 2019 THE LIBRARY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 24 June, 2019 The Library Commission convened in a Regular Meeting on Monday, June 24, 2019 at the Manchaca Road Branch, 5500 Manchaca Rd., in Austin, Texas. Chair Hanna called the Board Meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Commission Members Patricia Dabbert, JC Dwyer, Aimee Finney, Catherine Hanna, Deborah Pardo-Kaplan, Daniella Ramos, Steven Self, Beth Smyer, and Chad Williams Board Members Absent: none Staff in Attendance: Dana McBee, Assistant Director for Library Support Services; Anne Bramblett, Assistant Director for Public Services; Rachel Nguyen, Communications Manager, John Daniels, Facilities Planning Manager, Sharon Herfurth, Division Manager, Office of Programs & Partnerships, Emi Johnson, Business Process Consultant, Patti Fowler, Division Manager, Central Library; Wendy Harrison, Financial Manager; Joe Faulk, Technology Director; Pamela Bowles, Division Manager, Branch Services; and Chip Pryor, IT Supervisor Sr. 1. Citizen Communication: Carlos Leon spoke about computers at APL. Wendy Price Todd spoke about the need to be able to donate to the Library through the APL website and about the Social Justice Book Club at the Twin Oaks Branch. 2. Approval of Minutes from the April 22, 2019 Regular Meeting: The minutes of the regular meeting were approved on Commission Member Williams’ motion and Commission Member Dwyer’s second on a 9-0 vote. 3. Introductions and Welcome: Chair Hanna introduced new Library Commission member Daniella Ramos. Briefing: Austin History Center Association, Chair Lee Cooke updated the commission on activities and goals of the Austin History Center Association. Briefing: Internet Access and Bandwidth at Branches, Joe Faulk, Manager, Information Systems & Business Enterprise, gave a status report on bandwidth at branches. Library Commission Meeting Minutes 24 June, 2019 4. Old Business: a. Update and discussion on changes to Library Card Non-Resident fees. Dana McBee, Assistant Director for Support Services, reported that there will be no changes to the Non-Resident card fees for FY20. b. Update on FY20 Forecast Budget. Wendy Harrison, Financial Manager gave the update. c. Discussion and possible action on FY20 budget recommendations. No action taken. 5. New Business: a. Recycled Reads working group report Citizens Nancy Harris and Chip Harris spoke. Deborah Pardo-Kaplan gave the report. Discussion and possible action about Recycled Reads will be carried over to the July meeting. 6. Discussion of Director’s Monthly Report for March 2019 covering programming highlights, volunteer services, revenue, and policy updates: Questions …
HighlightsPleasant Hill Branch Closing June 22 for RenovationBeginning at 6 PM on Friday, June 21 the Pleasant Hill Branch Library will close for roof replacement, new HVAC equipment installation, asbestos abatement on roof, and other general refurbishments. The project is scheduled to take approximately 4 months. During the closure, Austin Public Library customers can receive full library services at other Branch locations.Bookmobile services will be offered at the nearby Dittmar Recreation Center, 1009 W. Dittmar Road, from 4 PM to 6 PM on Tuesdays beginning July 23.ProgramsYouth Summer Reading• It’s that time again! The Austin Public Library is your free ticket to a summer full of reading and loads of fun activities this June through August. You can also win prizes for reading!Teen Summer Reading• Teens age 13-18 will take over the library this summer with MAKER SPACE, and take over libraries all over town with the following events: You Print, APL Studios, K-Pop Idol Party, Cooking for the Cosmos, Library Escape Room: Return of the Demogorgon, Silent Rave & Twitch Lab• Teens who complete reading challenges will be rewarded with books.Adult Summer Reading• Adults 18+ are invited to travel To the Library and Beyond at the Austin Public Library’s Adult Summer Reading events. Get a closer look at the universe at A Celestial Conversation, party at PRIDE Prom, laugh along with Master Pancake, dance to a DJ’s beat at a Silent Rave, team up with friends for a Jigsaw Puzzle Competition or swoon under the stars at Piano Latino. Multiple locations will offer opportunities to snuggle animals at Cosmic Crafts and Cuddles and brave the Return of the Demagorgon in an all-new Escape Room. Check our event calendar for details. • Reading is its own cosmic journey, so get a reading prize with your Adult Summer Reading event schedule. Write the title of your favorite 2019 summer read on the schedule’s bottom tab and turn that tab in for a prize at your closest Austin Public Library location between June 15 – August 31, while supplies last.Exhibits• All Shades Considered is a group exhibition featuring Texas-based artists who identify as queer people of color (QPOC). Curated by Austin-based artist Ben Aqua, the exhibit showcases the creations of 17 artists working in photography, digital collage, illustration, performance, fashion design, new media, and painting. June 7 - July 7, Central Library Gallery.To see the complete up to date listing of events …
1 Recycled Reads Working Group Report Working Group: Commissioners Aimee Finney, Patricia Dabbert, Deborah Pardo-Kaplan June 24, 2019 Brief History: Recycled Reads has been operating since 2008 as a centralized repository for processing and selling books weeded from the Austin Public Library collection and from private donations. It is an APL program that contributes to the City of Austin’s Zero-Waste Initiative goals. To date, Recycled Reads has diverted more than 3000 tons of material from the landfill. Fifty percent of items received are weeded books from APL and 50 percent are public donations. For a number of years, Recycled Reads sales have been stagnant while its donations have been increasing, allowing for a loss of $200,000 annually. In 2017, Recycled Reads lost a major stipend/tonnage from Austin Resource Recovery (up to $60,000)—which is only currently providing $10,400 toward Recycled Reads 40 sustainability programs. Prior to the end of the lease on Burnet Road, Recycled Reads will be re-envisioning itself. Staff desires to have all Austin citizens (opportunity for all its branches) buy used books and participate in recycling/reuse program. Recycled Reads had always intended to farm out its programming to branches. 1/31/19: Director Weeks sent a recommendation to Austin City Council for a sublease of Recycled Reads to Austin Creative Reuse, a Texas non-profit for approximately 4,758 square feet of RR for 36-months. The library commission and the public became aware of the recommendation without sufficient background and did not vote to support recommendation at the commission meeting in January. A library commission working group was created to better understand the issues with Recycled Reads. 3/10/19: Working Group Meeting with Mindy Reed The RR Working Group discussed with Mindy Reed a re-envisioning of Recycled Reads. Mindy Reed said that Recycled Reads does not need the amount of space it currently uses for processing and sales. It can operate with 2500 square feet (it currently has 7,675 sq. feet). It currently has 15 dedicated volunteers. Recycled Reads used to share space with Literature Live and the Library Foundation, which is now at Faulk. Mindy Reed mentioned the idea of bringing Friends of the Library back to handle sales/processing. Mindy Reed thought that a future move to Faulk at end of lease was not a good idea because it would not be an ideal location for drop-offs or sales. Mindy Reed confirmed sales are flat due to too many of the same …
1 Appendix Recycled Reads Fact Sheet Culled from APL Fact Sheets/Additional Questions Recycle Reads Started in 2008, opened to public in 2009 (10th anniversary this year) 5335 Burnet Rd 7,675 sq. feet Monthly revenue: $11,000-$14,000 Monthly rent: $10,092 Council approved lease renewal in 2012, 2015, and original lease in 2007. Employees: 3 FTE 2014: 2nd FTE (librarian) elevated reuse activities (worked with Austin Creative Reuse) 3rd FTE and administrative assistant added Programs: Knitting group, open mic, Ukestra, fix-it clinics, composting/chicken keeping, poetry fest, harping, music, reuse crafting. Items processed: 840,000 processed items annually (average) (60-70,000 items/month) 150,000 books sold annually (average) Goodwill picks up 20-30 tons of unsold items per month. Has diverted more than 3000 tons of materials from landfill. Revenue: 2009: $140,300 2010: $180, 250 2011: $160,200 2012: $166,150 2013: $165,100 2014: $163,450 2015: $155,165 2016: $154,353 2017: $137,180 2018: $134,010 Austin Resource Recovery (under Bob Gedert) gave a stipend per tonnage diverted until his retirement in 2017. It is providing a $10,400 grant to the library to host 40 sustainability programs and taking donated media. Funds from Austin Resource Recovery: 2012: $29,420 (tonnage: 169) 2013: $47,950 (tonnage: 192) 2014: $56,430 (tonnage: 216) 2 2015: $60,820 (tonnage: 225) 2016: $60,585 (tonnage: 303) 2017: $54,715 (tonnage: 274) (2018: tonnage: 299) Additional Questions: Responses from Mindy Reed: 1. At what point will a post-lease plan be drawn up? A post least plan is dependent upon several factors including: Will COA allow continuation of lease space? Will Austin Resource Recovery include book waste/recovery as part of its Zero Waste initiative? Can and will COA support/allow for a third party vendor to handle book waste/recovery? (Goodwill, Thrift Books, Better World Books, other thrift operations). 2. What can be done now to reduce spending and increase revenue? The community utilizes Recycled Reads as more than a depository of ex-library books and donated materials. Our various programs including Fix-it Clinics, open mic poetry and performance, knitting meet-up, mahjong and game meet-ups, live music, etc. are well attended. APL and/or COA should be willing to locate accommodations for these popular activities. While much of the work is physical labor of receiving and sorting materials, professional supervision is required to oversee staff and volunteers. Rent and utilities are the greatest expenditures to the operation. Until this overhead is addressed, spending will not be reduced. Recycled Reads is a thrift operation that only handles two commodities: books …
Page 1 of 3 DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, JUNE 24, 2019 AT 6:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W. SECOND STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Commission Members David Carroll, Chair (District 1) Aan Coleman (District 8) Martha Gonzalez, Vice‐Chair (District 2)Beau Frail (District 6) Samuel Franco (District 3) Katie Halloran (District 7) Melissa Henao‐Robledo (District 5) Ben Luckens (District 10) City of Austin Planning & Zoning Staff Josue Meiners (District 4) Benjamin Campbell, Executive Liaison Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) Nichole Koerth, Staff Liaison Bart Whatley (District 9) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL a. The first five speakers, who shall sign up prior to the Call to Order, will each have three minutes to speak regarding items not on the agenda; 2. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether The Travis project, addressed at 80 Red River Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines, a gatekeeper requirement for the Downtown Density Bonus Program (LDC §25‐2‐586(C)(1)(a)(ii)) (Leah Bojo, Drenner Group; Michael Schooler, GDA Architects; Anna Hoge, Consort, Inc.); b. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether the 17th & Guadalupe Apartments project, addressed at 313 W. 17th Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines, a gatekeeper requirement for the Downtown Density Bonus Program (LDC §25‐2‐586(C)(1)(a)(ii)) (Brockett Davidson, Rhode Partners); c. Discussion and possible action on the Austin Energy Rainey Street Substation, located at 55 East Avenue, seeking a courtesy review and recommendation (Kim Doyal, Austin Energy); 3. OLD BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. None; Page 2 of 3 4. COMMISSION‐SPECIFIC BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Discussion and possible action on the May 20, 2019 meeting minutes; b. Liaison Reports; c. Appointment of Committee/Working Group members by Chair; d. Discussion of a letter to Council regarding updating the Urban Design Guidelines (Vice‐Chair M. Gonzalez) 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: a. None; 6. ANNOUNCEMENTS: a. Chair Announcements; b. Items from Commission Members; c. Items from City Staff; 7. 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 before the meeting date. Please contact Nichole Koerth in the Planning and Zoning …
Page 1 of 3 DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, JUNE 24, 2019; 6:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W. SECOND STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Meeting Minutes Call to order by: Chair D. Carroll at 6:06 p.m. Member List X David Carroll – Chair X Melissa Henao‐Robledo Martha Gonzalez – Vice‐Chair Ben Luckens X Aan Coleman X Evan Taniguchi X Beau Frail Bart Whatley X Samuel Franco X Josue Meiners X Katie Halloran Staff in attendance: Benjamin Campbell (Executive Liaison; PAZ); Nichole Koerth (Staff Liaison; PAZ), Vice‐Chair M. Gonzalez and Commissioners B. Luckens and B. Whatley were absent. 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: None. 2. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether The Travis project, addressed at 80 Red River Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines, a gatekeeper requirement for the Downtown Density Bonus Program (LDC §25‐2‐586(C)(1)(a)(ii)) (Leah Bojo, Drenner Group; Michael Schooler, GDA Architects; Anna Hoge, Consort, Inc.); Leah Bojo, representative for the applicant, said that the project will be presented at the August 26, 2019 Design Commission meeting. No action taken. b. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether the 17th & Guadalupe Apartments project, addressed at 313 W. 17th Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines, a gatekeeper requirement for the Downtown Density Bonus Program (LDC §25‐2‐586(C)(1)(a)(ii)) (Brockett Davidson, Rhode Partners); Page 2 of 3 Brockett Davidson presented with help from Trent Rush (Hitchcock Design Group). Discussion followed. Commissioner S. Franco motioned to recommend that the project does not comply with the Urban Design Guidelines. The motion died for lack of a second. The motion to recommend that the project complies with the Urban Design Guidelines, pending the inclusion of a permanent awning along Guadalupe was made by Commissioner B. Frail, seconded by Commissioner K. Halloran. A friendly amendment, recommending that if the corner space is not a gallery, that it be dedicated to publicly accessible retail/benefit/art and recommending that the outdoor space be used for public art, was made by Commissioner A. Coleman. The friendly amendment was accepted by Commissioner B. Frail. The motion to recommend that the project complies with the Urban Design Guidelines, pending the inclusion of the recommended awning and including the friendly amendment, failed [4‐3‐1]. Commissioners J. Meiners, S. Franco, and Chair D. Carroll voted against. Commissioner E. Taniguchi abstained. c. Discussion and possible action on …
DOWNTOWN DENSITY BONUS PROGRAM (DDBP) SUBMITTAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS A property owner (Owner) or his/her representative (Applicant) acting on behalf of the Owner can initiate an administrative request to the Director of Planning (Director) seeking additional Floor-to-Area (FAR) entitlements as outlined in the Downtown Density Bonus Program as approved by Ordinance No. 20140227-054. In order for the Director to conduct an administrative review, the requirements listed below must be submitted. Once an application is deemed complete, the Director will inform the Applicant of review commencement. The following submittals are required in a complete PDF package of no more than 10 Mb in size with sheets no larger than 11x17 inches: 1. Completed DDBP Application; 2. Vicinity plan locating the project in its context, and showing a minimum 9 block area around the project; 3. Location and nature of nearby transit facilities; 4. Drawings (submitted drawings should demonstrate compliance with Subchapter E Design Standards, as applicable): o Site plan; o Landscape plan; o Floor plans; o Exterior elevations (all sides); o Three-dimensional views; 5. As part of the gatekeeper requirements, submit copy of the projects signed Austin Energy Green Building Letter of Intent; and 6. Other items that may be submitted but not required: Narrative / graphics / photos to further describe the project. 7. Coordination memo acknowledgment from the City of Austin’s Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Department (NHCD) detailing affordable housing community benefits. Please contact Ms. Sandra Harkins at NHCD for more information. Page 1 of 9 DOWNTOWN DENSITY BONUS PROGRAM (DDBP) SUBMITTAL APPLICATION 1. Project Name 2. Case Number 3. Property Owner Name: Address: Phone: E-mail: 4. Applicant/Authorized Agent Name: Address: Phone: E-mail: 5. Anticipated Project Address: Page 2 of 9 6. Site Information a. Lot area (also include on site plan): b. Existing zoning (include any zoning suffixes such as “H,” “CO,” etc. If the property has a conditional overlay (CO), provide explanation of conditions (attach additional pages as necessary): c. Existing entitlements: I. Current floor to area (FAR) limitation: II. Current height limitation (in feet) : III. Affected by Capitol View Corridors (CVCs) Yes/No? Yes No If yes, please provide specify height allowed under CVC: 7. Existing Deed Restrictions Detail existing deed restrictions on the property (if any): Page 3 of 9 8. Building Information a. Total square footage - Only include the square footage that counts towards FAR; see LDC 25-1-21(40), (44), and (45): b. Gross …
80 Red RiverDesign Commission Working GroupApril 25, 2019 DAVIS STRAINEY STRED RIVER ST Property FactsLot Size: 2.291 acres / 99,796 square feetEntitled FAR: 8:1*Entitled Height: 40 feetUp to 15:1 FAR and unlimited height allowed in the Rainey Street district with participation in the Downtown Density Bonus Program*8:1 FAR achievable with compliance with Waterfront Overlay Rainey Street subdistrict affordable housing provision requirements. Project Facts1,236,806 total square feet13:1 total proposed FARPhase I –575 feet in heightPhase II –695 feet in heightApartment -662,636 Gross SFCondo -377,247 Gross SFHotel -194,523 Gross SFCoffee/Bar -2,400 Gross SF Gatekeeper Requirements1.2-Star Green Builder2.Great Streets Compliance3.Substantial Compliance with Downtown Design Guidelines Affordable Housing•24,518 SF of new affordable housing in the Rainey Street Subdistrict.•Affordable housing fee-in-lieu is $2,070,767. Downtown Urban Design Guidelines Area Wide Guidelines AW.1Create dense development Area Wide Guidelines AW.1Create dense developmentAW.2Create mixed-use development Residential (Rental)Hotel/Residential(Condo) Area Wide Guidelines AW.1Create dense developmentAW.2Create mixed-use developmentAW.3Limit development which closes Downtown streets Area Wide Guidelines AW.1Create dense developmentAW.2Create mixed-use developmentAW.3Limit development which closes Downtown streetsAW.4Buffer neighborhood edges Area Wide Guidelines AW.1Create dense developmentAW.2Create mixed-use developmentAW.3Limit development which closes Downtown streetsAW.4Buffer neighborhood edgesAW.5Incorporate civic art in both public and private development Area Wide Guidelines AW.1Create dense developmentAW.2Create mixed-use developmentAW.3Limit development which closes Downtown streetsAW.4Buffer neighborhood edgesAW.5Incorporate civic art in both public and private developmentAW.6Protect important public views Area Wide Guidelines AW.1Create dense developmentAW.2Create mixed-use developmentAW.3Limit development which closes Downtown streetsAW.4Buffer neighborhood edgesAW.5Incorporate civic art in both public and private developmentAW.6Protect important public viewsAW.7Avoid historical misinterpretations Area Wide Guidelines AW.1Create dense developmentAW.2Create mixed-use developmentAW.3Limit development which closes Downtown streetsAW.4Buffer neighborhood edgesAW.5Incorporate civic art in both public and private developmentAW.6Protect important public viewsAW.7Avoid historical misinterpretationsAW.8Respect adjacent historic buildings Area Wide Guidelines AW.1Create dense developmentAW.2Create mixed-use developmentAW.3Limit development which closes Downtown streetsAW.4Buffer neighborhood edgesAW.5Incorporate civic art in both public and private developmentAW.6Protect important public viewsAW.7Avoid historical misinterpretationsAW.8Respect adjacent historic buildingsAW.9Acknowledge that rooftops are seen from other buildings and the street Area Wide Guidelines AW.1Create dense developmentAW.2Create mixed-use developmentAW.3Limit development which closes Downtown streetsAW.4Buffer neighborhood edgesAW.5Incorporate civic art in both public and private developmentAW.6Protect important public viewsAW.7Avoid historical misinterpretationsAW.8Respect adjacent historic buildingsAW.9Acknowledge that rooftops are seen from other buildings and the streetAW.10Avoid the development of theme environments Area Wide Guidelines AW.1Create dense developmentAW.2Create mixed-use developmentAW.3Limit development which closes Downtown streetsAW.4Buffer neighborhood edgesAW.5Incorporate civic art in both public and private developmentAW.6Protect important public viewsAW.7Avoid historical misinterpretationsAW.8Respect adjacent historic buildingsAW.9Acknowledge that rooftops are seen from other buildings and …
i City of Austin - Design Commission Project Review ApplicationThe Design Commission provides advisory recommendations to the City Council to assist in developing public policy and to promote excellence in the design and development of the urban environment. The Design Commission reviews three types of projects: 1.City projects (see page ii for process)The Commission reviews all municipal buildings and associated site plans to ensure they demonstrate compliance with city design and sustainability standards (Council Resolution No. 20071129-046), including those seeking Subchapter E Design Standards Alternative Equivalent Compliance (AEC) (Council Resolution No. 20100923-086).2.Destiny Bonus projects (see page iv for process)The Commission reviews density bonus projects for substantial compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines for Austin in accordance with the Gatekeeper requirements of LDC 25-2-586 for the Downtown Density Bonus Program.3.Advisory Recommendations for Private projects (see page ii for process)The Commission will consider Project Review Applications from private projects during its regularly scheduled monthly public meetings and may issue an advisory recommendation in the form of a Project Review Letter to the Applicant. This Project Review Application must be submitted before your project can be presented to the Design Commission for their review. Design Commission requests project be presented in their Conceptual/Schematic Design phase. This application primarily addresses inhabited buildings and structures and their effect on the public realm; please refer to Appendix A for infrastructure type projects. The Commission's review of projects is based on the planning/design principles in the Urban Design Guidelines for Austin. Ensure that all applicable principles are addressed in the application questions and in your presentation. https://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Boards_and_Commissions/Design_Commission_urban_design_guidelin es_for_austin.pdf The Design Commission supports the vision and principles of Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, especially those that affect the urban environment and fabric. All projects should consider this vision and principles, many of which are similar to the Urban Design Guidelines. Refer to Appendix C for the most pertinent sections of Imagine Austin. The Design Commission expects the applicant’s design team to present their project with those most knowledgeable and encourages the inclusion of sub-consultants at the presentation, when deemed necessary. EXHIBITS TO PRESENT 1)Completed Project Review Application (p.1-6)2)Existing zoning classification, adjacent zoning & uses, future land use map classification, topography3)Vicinity plan, including public transportation and connectivity on-site and within quarter mile4)Site plan and landscape plan5)Ground level, basement plan, and typical floor plan6)Elevations and/or 3d views7)Any letters of support or findings by other commissions8)Staff reports, if any9)Records of public participationDesign …
i City of Austin - Design Commission Project Review ApplicationThe Design Commission provides advisory recommendations to the City Council to assist in developing public policy and to promote excellence in the design and development of the urban environment. The Design Commission reviews three types of projects: 1.City projects (see page ii for process)The Commission reviews all municipal buildings and associated site plans to ensure they demonstrate compliance with city design and sustainability standards (Council Resolution No. 20071129-046), including those seeking Subchapter E Design Standards Alternative Equivalent Compliance (AEC) (Council Resolution No. 20100923-086).2.Destiny Bonus projects (see page iv for process)The Commission reviews density bonus projects for substantial compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines for Austin in accordance with the Gatekeeper requirements of LDC 25-2-586 for the Downtown Density Bonus Program.3.Advisory Recommendations for Private projects (see page ii for process)The Commission will consider Project Review Applications from private projects during its regularly scheduled monthly public meetings and may issue an advisory recommendation in the form of a Project Review Letter to the Applicant. This Project Review Application must be submitted before your project can be presented to the Design Commission for their review. Design Commission requests project be presented in their Conceptual/Schematic Design phase. This application primarily addresses inhabited buildings and structures and their effect on the public realm; please refer to Appendix A for infrastructure type projects. The Commission's review of projects is based on the planning/design principles in the Urban Design Guidelines for Austin. Ensure that all applicable principles are addressed in the application questions and in your presentation. https://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Boards_and_Commissions/Design_Commission_urban_design_guidelin es_for_austin.pdf The Design Commission supports the vision and principles of Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, especially those that affect the urban environment and fabric. All projects should consider this vision and principles, many of which are similar to the Urban Design Guidelines. Refer to Appendix C for the most pertinent sections of Imagine Austin. The Design Commission expects the applicant’s design team to present their project with those most knowledgeable and encourages the inclusion of sub-consultants at the presentation, when deemed necessary. EXHIBITS TO PRESENT 1)Completed Project Review Application (p.1-6)2)Existing zoning classification, adjacent zoning & uses, future land use map classification, topography3)Vicinity plan, including public transportation and connectivity on-site and within quarter mile4)Site plan and landscape plan5)Ground level, basement plan, and typical floor plan6)Elevations and/or 3d views7)Any letters of support or findings by other commissions8)Staff reports, if any9)Records of public participationDesign …
Downtown Network Substation Locations$60M initiative to increase capacity, resiliency, and reliability to meet the needs of our growing city. •Increase Distribution Tie Circuits•Add 70 MVA to Seaholm Substation•Build New Downtown Substation•Rebuild Brackenridge Substation•Upgrade Network Distribution Feeder Circuits•Convert 69kV Transmission Lines to 138kV Repowering Downtown Austin Energy operates 77 substations across 437 square miles of service area. The downtown substation is being designed as a gas-insulated switchgear substation, which is ideal for densely-populated urban locations. Downtown SubstationGas-Insulated Switchgear (GIS) Compared to Air-Insulated Switchgear (AIS) Compact Design Significant footprint reduction (approximately 70% smaller)Capital CostsApproximately 2x moreO&MLower maintenance costsAestheticsGIS portion in a building and station surrounded by enclosureReliabilityGIS is less susceptible to faultsInstallationFaster site assembly with pre-assembly and testing completed at manufacturer EquipmentStandard power transformers and enclosed medium voltage utilized to reduce cost and increase maintainability •Selected in 1999 for the future electric needs of downtown•Austin Energy is coordinating with other involved agencies, including:•TxDOT •Watershed Protection for storm drain•City of Austin to incorporate Great Streets•Total Site: 1.46 acres•Substation Footprint: 0.81 acres•Site Updates: •3 transmission poles (currently 2) to allow clearance over heritage trees•Two driveways The SitePRELIMINARY SITE PLAN –SUBJECT TO FINAL SITE APPROVAL •Public meeting held in June 2018 –178 surveys received Top Preference for Outward AestheticsInput on the Site•Priority placed on an attractive enclosure •Desire to preserve trees and incorporate landscaping•Concern for impact the facility would have on neighborhoodCommunity EngagementColorful/Artistic Most Preferred Design OptionsName:Rainey Street SubstationDesign Theme: Modernreported that they were satisfied with the opportunities to provide public input98%LandscapingNative Grasses & WildflowersNatural Boulders•Public meeting held in February 2019 –440 surveys received Survey Profile Profile Zoning Preserve Heritage Oak Trees on SiteNative Plants Selected for Drought Tolerance and Water ConservationConsider Great Streets Guidelines•Compatible with Rainey Historic District•18-foot-wide zone for public use•Incorporate trees, benches, and bicycle parkingLandscaping Considerations Landscaping Plan Landscaping Plan Parameters•GIS building height up to 30 feet tall•Enclosure height up to 10 to 12 feet tall•Enclosure will include removable panels for future maintenance and cannot be climbable •Entrance gates will be integrated into design of the wall•Equipment located outside of the GIS building is required to remain open and uncovered for safety, accessibility, and operational reasonsEnclosure Considerations Enclosure Wall Lambie Street East Ave. ScheduleNext Steps:•Final engineering and design•Coordinate next public meeting (August2019) to share design and renderings
Page 1 of 3 DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, MAY 20, 2019; 6:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W. SECOND STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Meeting Minutes Call to order by: Chair D. Carroll at 6:06 p.m. Member List X David Carroll – Chair X Melissa Hanao‐Robledo X Martha Gonzalez – Vice‐Chair X Ben Luckens X Aan Coleman X Evan Taniguchi X Beau Frail Bart Whatley Samuel Franco VACANT Katie Halloran Staff in attendance: Benjamin Campbell (Executive Liaison; PAZ); Nichole Koerth (Staff Liaison; PAZ), Commissioners K. Halloran, S. Franco, and B. Whatley were absent. Commissioner A. Coleman arrived at 6:15 p.m. 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: None. 2. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Discussion and possible action on the Del Valle / Moore’s Crossing Fire and EMS Station seeking a courtesy review and recommendation (Burton Jones, City of Austin Public Works Department); Burton Jones (Public Works), Michael Meihaus (Studio Balcones) and Cris Ruebush (PGAL) provided the courtesy briefing and remained to answered questions by the Commission. No motion taken. 3. OLD BUSINESS (Discussion and possible Action): None. Page 2 of 3 4. COMMISSION‐SPECIFIC BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Discussion and possible action on the April 22, 2019 meeting minutes; The motion to approve the minutes as drafted was made by Commissioner A. Coleman and seconded by Commissioner E. Taniguchi. The motion was approved on a unanimous vote of [7‐0‐0]. b. Election of Officers; The motion to reappoint D. Carroll to Chair, and M. Gonzalez to Vice‐Chair was made by Commissioner E. Taniguchi; Second by Commissioner A. Coleman. The motion was approved on a unanimous vote of [7‐0‐0]. c. Appointment of a Design Commission Liaison to the Joint Sustainability Committee; The motion to appoint Chair D. Carroll to be the Design Commission Liaison to the Joint Sustainability Committee was made by Chair D. Carroll; Seconded by Commissioner B. Frail. The motion was approved on a vote of [6‐1‐0]. Commissioner A. Coleman opposed. d. Liaison Reports; Commissioner M. Henao‐Robledo reported on a presentation from the Downtown Commission regarding homelessness in Austin. e. Appointment of Committee/Working Group members by Chair; Commissioners were chosen to attend upcoming Downtown Density Bonus Program Working Group meetings. 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: None. 6. ANNOUNCEMENTS: a. Chair Announcements: None. b. Items from Commission Members: Page 3 of 3 Vice‐Chair M. Gonzalez reported that she had asked her Council Representative, Delia Garza, about a potential revision …
CITY OF AUSTIN FIREFIGHTERS’, POLICE OFFICERS’ AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL’S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING Friday, June 21, 2019, 1:30 p.m. 5202 East Ben White Blvd. Room 249 Austin, Texas 78741 AGENDA EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) The Commission will announce it will go into closed session to receive advice from Legal Counsel, or to discuss matters of litigation and personnel matters pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 551, Section 551.071 and Section 551.074. If necessary, the Commission will go into closed session, as permitted by law regarding any item on this agenda. CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes from the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting of May 6, 2019. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Hear and rule on appeal(s) from the 2019 Fire Specialist written promotional examination administered on June 6, 2019 pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code Chapter 143.034, Article 16 of the Agreement between the City of Austin and the Austin Firefighters Association Local 975, and Rule 7 of the City of Austin Fire Fighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations. b. Discussion and possible action regarding the appointment of a physician, psychiatrist, or psychologist to examine a police officer and to submit a report to the commission, department head, and the police officer. Pursuant to Section 143.081 LGC and Rule 15.04 of the City of Austin Fire Fighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Personnel Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations. (Justin Steele) 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Report from the Civil Service Office regarding exam processes, disciplinary hearings and fit for duty actions. b. Future Meetings Schedule. 4. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 5. 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 Barry Cook at the Human Resources Department, at 512-974-3312, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the City of Austin Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission, please contact Barry Cook at 512-974-3312.
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 at least 4 days’ notice before the meeting date. Please call Liane Miller at the Austin Transportation Department at 512-974-7922, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711 Impact Fee Advisory Committee June 13, 2019 6:00 PM Town Lake Center, Room 100 721 Barton Springs Road Austin, Texas For more information go to: www.austintexas.gov/ifac AGENDA Kris Bailey, Chair Lottie Dailey Dick Kallerman Lance Parisher Bobak Tehrany Susan Turrieta Vacant A. CALL TO ORDER – June 13, 2019, 6:00 p.m. B. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION 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. C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the October 29, 2018 Impact Fee Advisory Committee meeting. D. NEW BUSINESS 1. Discussion and action on the water/wastewater Semi-Annual Impact Fee Report for April 1, 2018 through September 30, 2018 as set forth in the functions of the advisory committee, Austin City Code and Chapter 395.058 of the Texas Local Government Code. E. OLD BUSINESS 1. Staff update briefing on the street impact fee study and request for Committee recommendation of the Roadway Capacity Plan. 2. Discussion and possible action on future Impact Fee Advisory Committee meeting dates for 2019. F. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS G. ADJOURN
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 at least 4 days’ notice before the meeting date. Please call Liane Miller at Austin Transportation at 512-974-7922, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711 Impact Fee Advisory Committee June 13, 2019 6:00 PM Town Lake Center, Room 100 721 Barton Springs Road Austin, Texas For more information go to: www.austintexas.gov/ifac MEETING MINUTES - APPROVED Kris Bailey Lottie Dailey Dick Kallerman Lance Parisher Channy Soeur Bobak Tehrany Susan Turrieta A. CALL TO ORDER – June, 13, 2019, 6:00 p.m. Chair Bailey called the meeting to order at 6:17 pm with a quorum present. Committee Members in Attendance: Kris Bailey, Dick Kallerman, Lance Parisher, Channy Soeur, Bobak Tehrany. City of Austin Staff in Attendance: Christina Romero; Liane Miller (Austin Transportation Department). B. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION 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. None C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the October 29, 2018 Impact Fee Advisory Committee meeting. Committee Member (CM) Tehrany moved approval, CM Parisher seconded and the minutes were approved 5-0. D. NEW BUSINESS 1. Discussion and action on the water/wastewater Semi-Annual Impact Fee Report for April 1, 2018 through September 30, 2018 as set forth in the functions of the advisory committee, Austin City Code and Chapter 395.058 of the Texas Local Government Code. Christina Romero (AW) presented the semi-annual impact fee report. AW is continuing to incorporate committee feedback to improve the readability of the reports, including a section for different types of waivers. She also reported that the utility is continuing to use impact fee revenue to defease debt, which contributed to a 0% increase in rates in this year’s budget. The committee commented on the significance of the 0% rate increase. Chair Bailey moved approval of the report. CM Parisher seconded and the motion passed 5-0. Impact Fee Advisory Committee Page 2 of 2 E. OLD BUSINESS 1. Staff update briefing on the street impact fee study and request for Committee recommendation of the Roadway Capacity Plan. CM Soeur recused himself …
City of Austin, Texas Austin Water Semi-Annual Impact Fee Collections Report April 1, 2018 through September 30, 2018 (Close II) City of Austin | Austin Water P.O. Box 1088 Austin, TX 78767 AustinWater.org MEMORANDUM To: From: Date: Subject: Martin Tower, P.E., Supervising Engineer, Austin Water Christina Romero, MSA, Financial Manager II, Austin Water March 26, 2019 Semi-Annual Impact Fee Collections Report April 1, 2018 to September 30, 2018, Close IIThe Semi-Annual Impact Fee Collections Report as of September 30, 2018, Close II is attached for your reference. The report is based on financial information reported in the City’s accounting system, ADV3, and in AMANDA, one of the City’s accounts receivable systems. Water fees collected during this six-month reporting period were $231,311 higher than the amount collected during the April through September reporting period a year prior; wastewater fees collected were $737,829 higher than those collected during the same period one year ago. Interest earnings for the six-month period equaled $262,675. The combined utility impact fees collected, plus interest, during the six-month period totaled $16,659,530. Of this total, $12,060,898 was for water and $4,598,632 was for wastewater. Total combined utility impact fees collected, plus interest, since the adoption of the current ordinance on June 20, 1990, through September 30, 2018, equal $290,106,838. Of this total, $191,477,346 was collected for water and $98,629,492 was collected for wastewater. A combined total of $30.0 million of the fund balance was used to defease debt in the month of May 2018. Of this defeasance total, $20.0 million was used to defease water debt and $10.0 million was used to defease wastewater debt. Due to the defeasance of debt, there were no impact fee transfers in FY18 for debt service.As of September 30, 2018, Close II, the cash balances in the water and wastewater impact fee funds were $46,128,815 and $16,738,236 respectively, for a combined total of $62,867,052. Please let me know if you have any questions or need additional information. I can be reached at 512-972-0122. Cc: Greg Meszaros DirectorDavid Anders, Assistant Director, Financial ServicesJoseph Gonzales, CPA, Financial Manager III, Financial Management Division Lora Schneider, CPA, Financial Manager II, Consumer Services Division Jonathan Orenstein, Manager, Consumer Services Division Teresa Lutes, P.E., Managing Engineer, Systems Planning Division Attachment: Semi-Annual Impact Fee Collections Report Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 395, Section 395.058, requires that the Impact Fee Advisory Committee “file semiannual reports with respect to the progress …