HOMELESS SERVICES UPDATES Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board July 10, 2020 VELLA KARMAN INTERIM HOMELESS SERVICES OFFICER Updates from Homeless Services Division 1. Upcoming report from contracted national consultants 2. Motel Conversion Strategy update 3. Budget considerations 4. COVID-19 response and RFAs City Contracts for National Homelessness Consultants Barbara Poppe & Associates Report being released in July 2020 Matthew Doherty Assisting with implementation of report recommendations Motel Conversion Strategy May 6th update provided by Office of Real Estate Services & Neighborhood Housing and Community Development 300 unit goal (3-4 converted motels) Housing First approach to provide permanent supportive (PSH) housing Funding sources: CDBG GO/Housing Bonds Certificate of Obligation Other Motel Conversion Strategy Update 2711 IH-35 South (formerly Rodeway Inn) purchased Repairs, mitigation and minor renovations Likely temporary use for emergency response to COVID-19 7400 IH-35 North Current lease to purchase agreement Operating as protective lodging for COVID-19 Possible purchase August – September Future acquisitions – property layout ready for PSH Budget Considerations Homelessness is top priority for City Council COVID-19 having a significant economic and financial impact Public Safety funding is being discussed Important Budget Dates City Manager’s proposed budget presentation (2pm) July 13 July 23 July 28 July 30 Aug 4 Budget & tax rate public hearing City Council Work Session Budget & tax rate public hearing Budget & tax rate public hearing Aug 12-14 Budget adoption COVID-19 Response & RFAs 4 Primary Response Areas 1. Hygiene resources for unsheltered individuals 2. Food/Water access for unsheltered individuals 3. Infection control protocols for congregate shelters / Planning 4. Isolation & Protective lodging (ProLodges) 1. Hygiene Resources for Unsheltered Individuals Public showers and restrooms in City parks / trails Portable toilets and handwashing stations in 20 areas Contracting with nonprofit to run mobile shower/hygiene trailers Violet Bag (trash pick-up) sites near high activity areas – daily service Face masks, hand sanitizer, toilet paper, hygiene products distributed 2. Food Access – Eating Apart Together (EAT) Shelf-Stable Food Distribution – 1,000 weekly bags containing 5-6 days worth of food for unsheltered individuals outside downtown core – 1,000 weekly bags containing 5-6 days worth of food for unsheltered individuals in the downtown core, and for recently housed individuals Also distributed in bags: dog food, hygiene supplies, feminine hygiene supplies, toilet paper, face masks, COVID-19 …
Special Meeting of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee July 08, 2020 Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee to be held July 8, 2020, with Social Distancing Modifications To speak remotely at the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 364-8304 or greg.dutton@austintexas.gov no later than noon, July 7. 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 greg.dutton@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 Facilitator: Commissioner Seeger, Chair of COJC City Attorney: None 1 Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee July 8, 2020 at 3pm VIA VIDEOCONFERNCING Patricia Seeger Conor Kenny Awais Azhar Greg Anderson CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Ann Denkler Jim Duncan Facilitator: Commissioner Seeger, Chair of COJC City Attorney: None 2 CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the August 21, 2019 meeting minutes. b. Approval of the November 20, 2019 meeting minutes. c. Approval of the June 17, 2020 meeting minutes. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Election of Officers. Elect and Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee Chair and Vice-Chair; (Discussion and/or Possible Action). 3. POTENTIAL CODE AMENDMENTS: Proposed for Discussion and/or Initiation Potential amendments to the code are offered for discussion and/or possible recommendation for initiation. If initiated, Staff will research the proposal and report back to the subcommittee. a. None. 4. REGULAR AGENDA: Previously Initiated Previously initiated amendments to the code are offered for discussion and possible recommendation to the full Planning Commission. a. Street Impact Fee. Discuss and consider an ordinance amending Title 25 of the City Code related to establishing a street impact fee. City Staff: Liane Miller, Austin Transportation, (512) …
Special Meeting of the Commission on Seniors July 8th, 2020 Commission on Seniors to be held July 8th, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (July 7th, 2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July 8th, 2020 Commission on Seniors Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-972-5019 or Halana.Kaleel@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The 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 Halana.Kaleel@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live COMMISSION ON SENIORS JULY 8TH, 2020 AT 1:00 PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Janee Briesemeister, Chair Peter Varteressian, Vice-Chair Erica Garcia-Pittman Martin Kareithi Jacqueline Angel Patricia Bordie Karen Grampp Adam Hauser Natalie Cagle Billy Jackson Fred Lugo Emily De Maria Nicola AGENDA CALL TO ORDER There may be discussion and action on any of the following items: Amy Temperley Sally Van Sickle Diana Spain I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE COMMISSION ON SENIORS JUNE 10TH, 2020 MEETING. II. ANNOUNCEMENTS III. NEW BUSINESS A. Review and approval of the 2019-2020 Annual Internal Review Report. B. Presentation: City of Austin COVID-19 Response, Long–Term Care Taskforce, Stephanie Helfman, Austin Public Health C. Presentation: Building an Intergenerational Metropolis: An Assessment of an Intergenerational Day Center, LBJ School of Public Affairs D. COVID-19 Engagement Work with Equity Office, Janee Briesemeister IV. OLD BUSINESS A. Update and review Commission Work Plan – Standing Item B. Updates and review from Working Groups – Standing Item i. …
Special Meeting of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board July 8, 2020 1:00 – 2:30 pm Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board meeting to be held July 8, 2020 1:00 – 2:30 PM held Via Videoconferencing Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance July 7, 2020 by Noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board on July 8, 2020 Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at Laura Esparza at 512-974-4001 or laura.esparza@austintexas.gov no later than noon on July 7, 2020. Speakers will be required to provide their 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 Laura Esparza at 512-974-4001 or laura.esparza@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 EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER ADVISORY BOARD SPECIAL CALLED MEETING Wednesday, July 8, 2020, 1:00 – 2:30 pm VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING BOARD MEMBERS Tomas Salas, Chair Aida Cerda-Prazak, Vice Chair Olga Campos-Benz, Member Diana Gomez, Member Wayne Lopes, Member Claudia Massey, Member Arthur Navarro, Member Endi Silva, Member Gerardo Gandy, Member David Goujon, Member Ricardo Maga Rojas, Member AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. PRESENTATIONS FY21 Budget 3. NEW BUSINESS 1. LAAP 2. Budget 3. Transportation 4. Phase II 4. STAFF BRIEFINGS events. 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. Presentation by Parks and Recreation Financial Manager Vanorda Richardson on a. Discussion and possible action to nominate the ESB-MACC as a National Historic Landmark and Texas Historic Landmark (Goujon, Navarro) b. ACTION ITEM: …
Regular Meeting of the Ethics Review Commission Wednesday, July 8, 2020, 3:00- 4:30 PM Ethics Review Commission meeting to be held July 8, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance no later than Tuesday, JULY 7, 2020 by Noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July 8, 2020 ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION Meeting, persons must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512.974.2915 and sue.palmer@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The 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 sue.palmer@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live 1 ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION JULY 8, 2020 AT 3:00 P.M. VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Chair Luis Soberon Debra Danburg Raafia Lari Nathan Ryan Pedro A. Villalobos AGENDA Vice-Chair J. Michael Ohueri Secretary Kenneth “Tray” Gober Betsy Greenberg Robin Lerner Mary Kahle Donna Beth McCormick CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Because of the COVID-19 Pandemic, all citizen communications will occur at the beginning of the meeting. Speakers are limited to a maximum time limit of three minutes per speaker only on items listed below. 1. OLD BUSINESS Discussion and possible action regarding the following: a. 2020 Austin city council candidate forums update (by City staff, League of Women Voters-Austin Area, and ERC Candidate Forum Working Group) about forum logistics / set up and published information about the forums. b. Working group status reports and/or recommendations on the following. i. Working group one (Vice-Chair Ohueri and Commissioners Greenberg and Lerner) on the following …
AUSTIN PARKS AND RECREATION FY 2021 BUDGET FORECAST April 2020 1 Department Budget Overview FY 2020 Totals at a Glance FY 2020 Approved FY 2020 Positions FY 2020 Sources 734.75 FTEs Over 1,600 Temporary Staff Tax Supported: 75% Fees/Other: 22.3% Grants/Other: 2.7% FY 2020 Budget by Program FY 2020 Budget Highlights • • • $700K for Montopolis and Dove Spring Recreation Centers programming expansion $158K for more programming for seniors $110K to expand out of school childcare program Community Services 54.8% 2 Budget $106.4 Million Support Services 5.3% Transfers, Debt Service, and Other Requirements 10.9% Parks, Planning, Development & Operations 29% Quality of Life Commissions Highlights Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Expansion of Afterschool Programs ($575K) Asian American QoL Advisory Commission: Transportation to City Events ($6,500) • Hispanic/Latino QoL Resource Advisory Commission: After School STEM and Photography Programs for Youth of Color ($11,400) Commission on Seniors: Expanding Access to Recreational, Cultural and Social Programs ($158K) • • • Department Overview Data and Highlights • • • PARD currently scores 74% in overall quality of park/recreational services which is 11% above the national average (63%) FTE growth of 53 positions FY 2015-2020 65% of FY 2020 budget is personnel cost 75% 55% Measure PARD Overall Satisfaction National Average* 2018 79% 64% 2019 74% 63% 74% 76% 79% 74% 63% 63% 64% 63% Austin National Average 2016 2017 2018 2019 FY20 Expenditure Budget by Category Personnel 65.3% Contractuals 29.9% Commodities 4.7% 740 730 720 710 700 690 680 670 660 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 719.25 734.75 693.75 695.75 681.75 694.75 FTE 4 Department Budget Overview FY 2021 Proposed Total PARD Budget Forecast FY 2021 Proposed FY 2021 Proposed FY 2021 Sources Budget Positions Tax Supported: 75% Fees/Other: 22.3% Grants/Other: 2.7% $109.4 Million* 740.75 FTEs FY 2021 General Fund Highlights General Fund Budget Increase - $2.7M** Standard City-Wide Cost Drivers - $1.7M • • • Employee Wage Adjustment Increases Fleet Maintenance and Fuel City Support Services Department-Wide Cost Drivers - $1.3M Increases to accommodate items previously authorized by Council Contractual Increases Recreation Centers Expansion/Renovation Operations & Maintenance Support *Includes Enterprise Golf Fund **Estimate only. FY21 Budget is still under development, pending City Council approval. 5 General Fund Department Revenue Forecast FY20 Budget Revenue of $14.8 million FY20 Projected Revenue of $10.8 million (27% ) The COVID-19 pandemic will result in significant impacts to PARD’s FY20 revenue budget. …
A U S T I N U T I L I T I E S N O W I N F O R M AT I O N A B O U T YO U R C I T Y S E R V I C E S Easy ways to lower your bills Energy and water use hit a peak in August and September, which can mean higher utility bills. If you are facing financial difficulty with your utility bill during this time, the City of Austin’s Customer Assistance Programs offer resources and support to qualifying customers. You can find more information on utility bill relief at austinenergy.com/go/cap or austinbillhelp.com. 2 8 3 5 4 - G U A August 2020 the summer. This helps with air flow Lower Your Electric Bills » Change your AC filter every month in and quality. » Set your thermostat at 78 degrees or higher when possible. Every degree higher than 78 degrees can decrease your bill by about 3 percent. » Install LED light bulbs. ENERGY STAR® qualified LEDs use at least 75 percent less electricity, generate less heat than incandescent bulbs and last about 50 times longer, saving both money and energy. » Unplug appliances and electronic devices when not in use. Devices use energy even when turned off. Turn off » Keep curtains and blinds closed on windows hit by direct sunlight. The sunlight can quickly raise indoor » Use fans when you are in the room. Fans can help you feel 2 to 4 degrees cooler. Turn them off when you leave the room to save energy. Remember fans cool people, not rooms! » Sign up at coautilities.com to help manage your electric use and to help reduce your bill. lights when you leave a room. temperatures 5 to 10 degrees. SAFETY TIP! Lower Your Water Bills » Water your lawn on your assigned day and times. » Use drip irrigation for bedded plants, shrubs and trees. This applies water directly to the roots and avoids evaporation. » Replace older toilets. High-efficiency models use 1.28 gallons per flush. Dual flush models use even less water. » Take shorter showers — five minutes, tops. If you take a bath, fill the tub to six inches or less. » Replace bathroom faucet aerators and showerheads. Low-flow aerators use 0.5 gallons per minute. Water- saving showerheads use 1.5 gallons per minute or …
REGULAR MEETING CODES AND ORDINANCES JOINT COMMITTEE MINUTES Wednesday, June 17, 2020 The Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee convened via teleconference. Commissioner Seeger called the meeting to order at 1:10 p.m. Subcommittee Members in Attendance: Patricia Seeger Awais Azhar City Staff in Attendance: Lyndi Garwood, Planning and Zoning Department Liane Miller, Austin Transportation Department Beth Culver, Development Services Department Jaime Castillo, Development Services Department CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Conor Kenny James Duncan a. Approval of the August 21, 2019 meeting minutes. b. Approval of the November 20, 2019 meeting minutes. The item was postponed to a future meeting without objection. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Elect and Codes and Ordinances Chair and Vice-Chair. A motion was made to postpone this item to a future meeting and extend the terms of current officers until such item is taken up; motion made by Commissioner Kenny, seconded by Commissioner Duncan. Vote: 4-0 (Commissioners Anderson, Denkler, and Barrera-Ramirez absent). 3. POTENTIAL CODE AMENDMENTS: Proposed for Discussion and/or Initiation Potential amendments to the code are offered for discussion and/or possible recommendation for initiation. If initiated, Staff will research the proposal and report back to the subcommittee. a. None. 4. REGULAR AGENDA: Previously Initiated Facilitator: Commissioner Seeger, Chair of COJC City Attorney: None 1 Previously initiated amendments to the code are offered for discussion and possible recommendation to the full Planning Commission. a. Demolition Permit Requirements. Discuss and consider an ordinance amending Title 25 of the City Code related to demolition permits, including notification and utility service requirements. City Staff: Jaime Castillo, Development Services Department, (512) 974-1575, Jaime.Castillo@austintexas.gov; (Discussion and/or Possible Action). Beth Culver gave a presentation on amendments to the code that would change how demolition permits are notified and termination of utilities. A motion was made to recommend the item by Commissioner Duncan, seconded by Commissioner Azhar. Vote: 4-0 (Commissioners Anderson, Denkler, and Barrera-Ramirez absent). b. Street Impact Fee. Discuss and consider an ordinance amending Title 25 of the City Code related to establishing a street impact fee. City Staff: Liane Miller, Austin Transportation, (512) 974-7922, Liane.Miller@austintexas.gov; (Discussion and/or Possible Action). Liane Miller presented amendments to City Code that would create street impact fees for different types of development in Austin. A motion was made to postpone the item to a future meeting by Commissioner Duncan, seconded by Commissioner Seeger. Vote: 4-0 (Commissioners Anderson, Denkler, and Barrera-Ramirez absent). 5. OTHER BUSINESS a. …
REGULAR MEETING CODES AND ORDINANCES JOINT COMMITTEE MINUTES Wednesday, August 21, 2019 The Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, August 21, at 505 Barton Spring Road, One Texas Center, Room #500, in Austin, Texas. Commissioner Seeger called the meeting to order at 6:07 p.m. Subcommittee Members in Attendance: Ann Denkler Patricia Seeger Conor Kenny City Staff in Attendance: Lyndi Garwood, Planning and Zoning Department Mark Walters, Planning and Zoning Department Atha Phillips, Watershed Protection Department Kevin Shunk, Watershed Protection Department CALL TO ORDER 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Greg Anderson James Duncan a. David Kari asked the Commissioners to consider an additional change to UNO regulations regarding the vertical stepback requirements. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the May 15, 2019 meeting minutes. b. Approval of the June 19, 2019 meeting minutes. A motion was made to approve the minutes by Commissioner Denkler, seconded by Commissioner Duncan. Vote: 4-0-1 (Commissioner Anderson abstaining; Commissioners Azhar and Barrera-Ramirez absent). 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Elect and Codes and Ordinances Chair and Vice-Chair. A motion was made to elect Commissioner Seeger as Chair and Commissioner Barrera- Ramirez as Vice-Chair; motion made by Commissioner Duncan, seconded by Commissioner Anderson. Vote: 5-0 (Commissioners Azhar and Barrera-Ramirez absent). 4. POTENTIAL CODE AMENDMENTS: Proposed for Discussion and/or Initiation Facilitator: Commissioner Seeger, Chair of COJC City Attorney: None 1 Potential amendments to the code are offered for discussion and/or possible recommendation for initiation. If initiated, Staff will research the proposal and report back to the subcommittee. a. None. 5. REGULAR AGENDA: Previously Initiated Previously initiated amendments to the code are offered for discussion and possible recommendation to the full Planning Commission. a. University Neighborhood Overlay District (UNO) Amendments. Discuss and consider and ordinance amending Title 25 of the City Code related to allowable uses, building heights, parking requirements, and sign regulations in the University Neighborhood Overlay (UNO). City Staff: Mark Walters, Planning and Zoning Department, (512) 974-7695, Mark.Walters@austintexas.gov: (Discussion and/or Possible Action). Mark Walters presented an amendment to make a suite of changes to the University Neighborhood Overlay, including changes to uses, height, and parking requirements. A motion was made to recommend the item with additional changes regarding wayfinding signs and removal of the language causing a 62 degree stepback, by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Duncan. Vote: 5-0 (Commissioners Azhar, and Barrera-Ramirez absent). b. Neighborhood Plan Amendment Fee Waivers. Discuss and consider …
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 25- 6 (TRANSPORTATION) ADDING A NEW ARTICLE 9 ESTABLISHING A STREET IMPACT FEE PROGRAM BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. City Code Chapter 25-6 (Transportation) is amended to add a new Article 9 establishing a street impact fee program and to read as follows ARTICLE 9. STREET IMPACT FEES Division 1. - General Provisions. § 25-6-657 - APPLICABILITY. § 25-6-658 – DEFINITION. (A) In this Article: This Article applies to development within the corporate boundaries of the City. (1) ASSESSMENT means the amount of the maximum street impact fee per service unit imposed on new development. (2) CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT means a roadway facility with a life expectancy of at least three years, to be owned and operated by or on behalf of the City including a newly constructed roadway facility or the expansion of an existing roadway facility necessary to new development. (3) DEVELOPMENT UNIT is a measure of each land use used to determine number of service units. The development unit is identified in the Land-Use, Vehicle-Mile Equivalency Table. (4) (5) FINAL PLAT APPROVAL means when the plat has been released by the City for filing with the County. This term applies to both original plats and replats. IMPACT FEE, also known as “Street Impact Fee”, means a fee, charge, or assessment for roadway facilities imposed on new development by the City to recoup all or part of the costs of capital improvements or facility expansion necessitated by and attributable to such new development. (6) LAND USE ASSUMPTIONS mean a description of the service areas and the projections of population and employment growth and associated changes in land uses, densities and intensities adopted by the City. Version 18 Clean Reformat (002).docx (7) LAND USE, VEHICLE-MILE EQUIVLENCY TABLE (“LUVMET”) are tables set forth in Street Impact Fee Study that provide the standardized measure of use of roadway facilities attributable to a new development, in terms of vehicle miles per development unit. (8) MAXIMUM STREET IMPACT FEE means the impact fee that is established for each service area. The maximum assessable street impact fee shall be established and reflected in Street Impact Fee Study. (9) NEW DEVELOPMENT means a project which requires either the approval of a plat or the issuance of a building permit. (10) OFFSET or OFFSETS means the amount of the reduction of an …
Street Impact Fee Briefing: Policy Discussion Codes & Ordinances Joint Committee July 8, 2020 Austin Transportation Department Overview • Recap – Impact Fee Study, Draft Recommendation • Revised Staff Recommendation • Draft Ordinance • Next Steps 2 Texas Local Government Code Chapter 395 • "Impact fee" means a charge or assessment imposed by a political subdivision against new development in order to generate revenue for funding or recouping the costs of capital improvements or facility expansions necessitated by and attributable to the new development. • Water, Wastewater, Stormwater, Roadways 3 Why Street Impact Fees? • Determining a method for growth to pay for necessary infrastructure in a way that is: • Equitable – the same type and intensity development pays equal fee within a Service Area • Predictable – can determine the fee without doing an intensive study • Transparent – a worksheet to calculate the fee would be publicly available • Flexible – fees collected can be spent within a Service Area on any projects identified in the study within 10 years of being collected • Ultimate purpose is to develop a fair and reasonable fee development should pay for vehicle capacity improvements 4 Example Developments Austin Development Round Rock+ Frisco+ Fort Worth+ Prosper+ Austin Mitigation/TIA 298 Apartments $86,288 $424,104 55,000 ft2 Office $317,388 $107,402 $631,164 $177,870 397,000 ft2 Office 46,700 ft2 Restaurant 250 Apartment 100 Room Hotel Single Family: 153 D.U. Office: 7,700 ft2 Retail: 7,700 ft2 $561,325 $1,566,632 $2,274,362 $260,000 $1,051,057 $624,023 $365,348 - $803,408 $216,315 - $475,915 $2,395,819 - $5,270,671 $375,130 - $785,925 $1,059,688 - $1,397,620 $214,005 - $282,260 $2,785,632 - $3,674,050 $761,045- $1,003,832 + Note: Comparison cities are collection rate. 5 Approved Study Assumptions August 22, 2019 • 17 Service Areas (6-mi. diameter) • Land Use Assumptions • Basis for residential and employment growth projections over 10-year period (2017-2027) • Roadway Capacity Plan (defined by Austin Strategic Mobility Plan) • New roadways • Roadway expansions • Access management • Intersection improvements 10 Impact Fee Calculation 𝑴𝒂𝒙𝒊𝒎𝒖𝒎 𝑰𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒕 𝑭𝒆𝒆 𝑷𝒆𝒓 𝑺𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒕 = 𝑹𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝑪𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝑹𝑪𝑷 ($) 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑺𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑫𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒅 • Developed Land Use and Population Projections (Demand) • Developed 10-Year Impact Fee CIP (RCP) • Removed costs associated with existing demand and growth at 10+ years • Accounted for prior developer contributions • Conducted Credit Calculation = Maximum Impact Fee 13 14 Collected Fees – Considerations Council can consider the following factors …
ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, July 8, 2020 The Ethics Review Commission (“Commission”) convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, Austin, Texas via Videoconference. Chair Luis Soberon called the meeting to order at 3:06 p.m. Commissioners in attendance: Chair Luis Soberon, Vice-Chair J. Michael Ohueri, Secretary Kenneth “Tray” Gober, and Commissioners Debra Danburg, Betsy Greenberg, Mary Kahle, Donna Beth McCormick, and Nathan Ryan. Commissioners Raafia Lari, Robin Lerner and Pedro A. Villalobos were absent. City Staff in Attendance: Lynn Carter, Commission Executive Liaison & Assistant City Attorney, Sue Palmer, Staff Liaison Kw Department and Tara Olson, Marketing and Communication Consultant, Communications and Public Information Office. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Each person who signed up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order and who designated this item on which to speak, or who did not designate an agenda item on which to speak will be allowed three minutes to speak. There were no speakers for Citizen Communication. 1. OLD BUSINESS Discussion and possible action regarding the following: a. 2020 Austin city council candidate forums update (by City staff, League of Women Voters-Austin Area, and ERC Candidate Forum Working Group) about forum logistics / set up and published information about the forums. Tara Olson, Communications and Public Information Office, updated the Commission on the status of the 2020 City Council election candidate forums. Each moderated candidate forum will be held virtually by live streaming through the Webex platform and on the City of Austin’s Facebook live due to the pandemic. The forums will air on ATXN.TV, Channel 6, and KAZI FM radio. The September issue of the Austin Energy/utility newsletter will include updated candidate forum information. The City of Austin’s website provides information on candidate forums at: Austintexas.gov/elections and austintexas.gov/CandidateForums . Carol Eckelkamp, League of Women Voters-Austin Area (LWV-AA), spoke about the process for the public to submit questions to the LWV-AA for consideration at candidate forums and the LWV-AA role as moderator in the candidate forums. 1 b. Working group status reports and/or recommendations on the following. - Working group one (Vice-Chair Ohueri and Commissioners Greenberg and Lerner) on the following subjects: - Commission sanctions including effectiveness, past cases, and recommendations. - Potential amendments to City Code, Chapter 2-7 (Ethics and Financial Disclosure). Vice-Chair Ohueri and Commissioner Greenberg reported on the status of the working group’s progress. - Working group two (Chair Soberon, Secretary Gober, and …
COMMISSION ON SENIOR REGULAR MEETING MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JULY 8TH, 2020 The Commission on Seniors convened a Regular Meeting via Videoconferencing. Board Members in Attendance: Chair, Janee Briesemeister, Vice Chair, Peter Varteressian, Adam Hauser, Billy Jackson, Diana Spain, Emily De Maria Nicola, Erica Garcia-Pittman, Fred Lugo, Jacqueline Angel, Karen Grampp, Martin Kareithi, Patricia Bordie, and Sally Van Sickle. Board Members not in Attendance: Natalie Cagle, Amy Temperley Staff in Attendance: Tabitha Taylor, Age Friendly Plan Program Coordinator, Austin Public Health and Halana Kaleel, Public Health Educator II, Austin Public Health Presenters: Chair, Janee Briesemeister called the Board Meeting to order at 1:01pm. The Commission introduced themselves. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION A. Teresa Ferguson, AustinUP, Older job seekers now face more barriers with COVID- 19. AustinUP has been hosting virtual job fairs and presentations. As well as providing tech assistance. Many individuals have been laid off or furloughed. AustinUp has created advocacy campaigns targeted towards employers showing the value of intergenerational workplaces. B. Valerie Deyo speaking on behalf of herself and Mary Clark, Systems in place are not friendly to Seniors. Mary Clark’s home at 1906 E. 21st street has been put into Historical Status. It was approved as such without valid criteria being met, as well as without Mary Clark present. There is a lack of education provided to Seniors regarding property with Historical Status. C. Linda Thomas, spoke about their property being put into Historical Status without D. Donna Clark, spoke about their property being put into Historical Status without valid valid criteria being met. criteria being met. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE COMMISSION ON SENIORS JUNE 10TH, 2020 MEETING. A. The minutes for the June 10th, 2020 Meeting were approved on Commissioner Hauser motion, Vice Chair Varteressian second on a 11-0-2 vote. Commissioners Cagle and Temperley were absent. Commissioners Van Sickle and Spain abstained from the vote. II. ANNOUNCEMENTS 13th. III. NEW BUSINESS A. Chair Briesmeister read statement from Jessica Lemann, Associate State Director, AARP Texas. care facilities. i. In this statement she discussed COVID 19 in nursing homes and long-term B. City Manager will make Proposed Budget Announcement for next fiscal year on June A. Review and approval of the 2019-2020 Annual Internal Review Report. i. Commissioners reviewed and approved the Annual Internal Review with pending revisions from Workgroup Chairs. ii. The 2019-2020 Annual Internal Review Report was adopted on Vice Chair Varteressian motion, Commissioner Grampp second on …
