Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Government That Works For All COA Strategic Direction: March 11, 2020 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Purchasing April 9, 2020 Client: Christina Romero, David Anders Agenda Item Recommend approval to amend an existing contract with Safety Solutions, Inc., to provide continued construction safety management services associated with the Rolling Owner Controlled Insurance Program VII, for an increase in the amount of $118,950, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $375,550. Austin Water’s requested authorization is $45,760. Amount and Source of Funding Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: Contract Amendment February 16, 2017 – Council approved the original contract, item 20, on an 11-0 vote. March 11, 2020 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. reviewed for subcontracting opportunities This contract was in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the services required for this contract, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: Under the Rolling Owner Controlled Insurance Program (ROCIP) program, the City obtains insurance coverage instead of requiring individual contractors to provide their own. This structure establishes improved contractor equity, removes insurance barriers that can impact small and minority contractors, assures broad and uniform insurance protection is in place for the City, and provides construction cost reductions through the volume purchasing of insurance coverage. The City implemented the first ROCIP program in 1992 and ROCIP VII is a continuation of the City’s efforts to achieve these goals. ROCIP VII construction safety management services include reviewing and approving additional general contractor’s written safety manuals, assessing and approving additional contractor’s on-site safety managers, and inspecting additional construction project sites for compliance with safety laws and regulations under the larger ROCIP VII program. Council approved the ROCIP VII on February 16, 2017 with an anticipated $400 million in construction values and 27 projects as initial candidates for inclusion in the program. The City has now identified an additional 13 projects with total construction values of $246 million for inclusion in the program. This proposed amendment will allow for additional construction safety management services associated with the additional $246 million in City construction values. This proposed …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation COA Strategic Direction: Health and Environment, Government That Works For All March 11, 2020 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Public Works March 26, 2020 Client: Charles Celauro, Bill Stauber, Gabriel Castano Agenda Item Recommend approval to award and execute a construction contract with PLW Waterworks, LLC, for the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Pumping System Improvements project in the amount of $14,124,000 plus a $1,412,400 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $15,536,400. (District 1) Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Amount and Source of Funding Lowest responsive bid of two bids received through a competitive Invitation for Bid solicitation. March 11, 2020 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 31.31% MBE and 1.36% WBE participation. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) is permitted to treat and discharge an average daily flow of 75 million gallons per day (MGD) with a peak flow of 165 MGD. The plant’s initial construction was in 1977. Capacity improvements were constructed in 1987 and again in 1990. The Walnut Creek WWTP has faced increased difficulty in maintaining control, reliability, maintainability, and operation of pumping systems in the primary treatment complexes and operations building (the plant’s main lift station). The advanced age of the equipment and obsolescence of the instrumentation and controls in these process areas has led to operational and maintenance challenges. Replacement of the existing pumping systems is necessary to restore reliability to the plant’s hydraulic capacity. The work consists of removal and replacement of five existing primary sludge pumps, three scum pumps, associated piping and valves; removal and replacement of eight existing settled wastewater pumps, and associated discharge piping and valves; removal and replacement of three existing cooling water pumps, partial replacement of open loop non-potable water (NPW) piping system, replacement of closed loop piping system, and rehabilitation of existing heat exchanger; installation of a new portable emergency generator interconnect for raw water pumping system; and replacement of existing control panels and instrumentation and control devices with modern components inside new modern cabinets. This item includes four allowances: • An allowance of $20,000 will …
EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL Wednesday, March 11, 2020, 8:30 a.m. City Hall, Board and Commission Room #1101 301 West Second Street, Austin, Texas AGENDA Members: Raul Alvarez, Chair (Rentería, D3) Cathy McHorse, Vice Chair (Tovo) Johanna Hosking (Adler) Eliza Gordon (Harper-Madison, D1) Matt Worthington (Garza, D2) Sebastian Wren (Casar, D4) Aletha Huston (Kitchen, D5) Rebecca Harrison (Flannigan, D6) Rhonda Paver (Pool, D7) Ashley Bliss Lima (Ellis, D8) Mary Jane Burson (Alter, D9) Ami Cortes-Castillo (Austin ISD) Anna Lisa Conlin (Travis County) CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five 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. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: January 8, 2020 regular meeting minutes 2. PRESENTATION a. Success By 6 (SX6) Leadership Team early childhood policy agenda- Brooke Freeland, Consultant, United Way for Greater Austin 3. NEW BUSINESS AND POSSIBLE ACTIONS: a. Vote to recommend Council add a representative from the ECC to the Joint Inclusion b. Policy work group update on boards and commissions budget community engagement c. Vote to recommend Council encourage Austin ISD (AISD) to fund teaching assistants for Pre- d. Vote to recommend Council direct the estimated $3 million in new property tax revenue from the “Mañana Fund” to early childhood initiatives e. Vote to recommend Council maintain funding for Parent Support Specialists within AISD at Committee meetings K classrooms the current level f. Community Partnership and Engagement work group next steps g. Success By 6 Mayor and Council office visits about early childhood issues h. Week of the Young Child updates (April 13-17) 4. STAFF BRIEFING- Rachel Farley, Austin Public Health a. Time, location for April 1, 2020, and September 9, 2020, ECC meetings b. Updates on child care centers on City of Austin leased/owned properties 5. RELATED GROUPS (As needed) a. Austin Chapter of the Texas Association for the Education of Young Children b. Child Care Licensing c. Child Inc. d. E3 Alliance e. Workforce Solutions FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Next Meeting- 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 1, 2020, Uphaus Early Childhood Center, 5200 Freidrich Lane, Austin, TX 78744- Presentation by Neighborhood Housing and Community Development; last opportunity for ECC to make budget-related recommendations Possible presentations to schedule: City of Austin Consultant exploring Economic Development Corporations Family Connects Head Start/Early Head Start Austin ISD teen parent program and …
EARLY CHILDHOOD ONLY 34 % of children under four from households with low income are receiving any early learning services at all. There is a gap between our community needs and service capacity. We have many more children who are at risk and eligible for early childhood services than our funding and programs can serve. 90% of children under six from households experiencing poverty are children of color. FUNDING GAP Austin/Travis County investments are lagging those of other communities. SX6 AND 2-GEN BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS Aligning with City Strategic Direction 2023 Goals • Hire one new FTE staff member at Austin Public Health to support Early Childhood initiatives. ($95,000 annual cost) o Bolsters early childhood integration within all relevant city departments including Quality of Life Commissions (Parks and Rec, Library, the Health Department and Schools, etc.) to improve coordination, planning service implementation and capacity building. o Demonstrates a strong public/private partnership by helping the community meet a required matching grant as part of $425,000 philanthropic investment by the Pritzker Children’s Learning Initiative. o From 1995 – 1999, the City had three staff members focused on early childhood. In 2000, budget cuts eliminated two of those positions. Since 2000, only one staff member – a program coordinator – has focused on early childhood. • Preserve Parent Support Specialists (PSS) funding within AISD ($1,290,000 annual cost) o PSS empower parents to become active participants in the education of their children. They develop and promote inclusive Family-Friendly Schools. Instrumental in creating a strong connection between the school, City and County departments, and community service providers using a coordinated integrated services model approach that improves the quality of life of families. o In 2018–2019, PSS provided services to 11,223 students’ parents, families or guardians, of whom 66% had students at elementary grade levels. o PSS organize and/or conduct classes, trainings, and workshops to support parent education and life skills. Last year, AISD families participated in 3,339 of these events at 70 schools. o Using a combination of federal, district, and city funding, AISD employs PSS in 60 Title I schools. The majority are elementary schools. • Recommend the estimated $3M in new property tax revenue from the “Manana Fund” be directed to early childhood initiatives as outlined in Resolution #20190620-089. o Funding will help scale proven and effective programs aimed at improving access and quality and advance coordination and navigation for families and service providers. …
Water & Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting February 12, 2020 Approved March 11, 2020 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a regular meeting on February 12, 2020 at Waller Creek Center, 625 East 10th Street, Room 104, in Austin, Texas. AGENDA Commissioners: Chien Lee, Chair William Moriarty Jesse Penn Nhat Ho Christianne Castleberry, Vice Chair Travis Michel Mia Parton Annie Schmitt Christy Williams Grant Fisher Susan Turrieta Commissioners in Attendance: William Moriarty, Jesse Penn, Chien Lee, Christianne Castleberry, Mia Parton, Christy Williams, Grant Fisher, Susan Turrieta Staff in Attendance: David Anders, Sherri Hampton, Danielle Lord, Reza Aghili, Jonathan Dalchau, Shwetha Pandurangi, Randi Jenkins, Teresa Lutes, Heather Cooke, Bill Stauber, Aldo Ranzani, Janet Stark, Kevin Critendon, Tiger Davis, Daniel Layton, Rick Coronado, Georgia Billea, Andres Ramirez, Gareth Nicely, Charles Celauro, Chris Stewart, Anna Bryan-Borja, Kevin Koeller, Brian Haws Additional Attendees: Erik Andersen, Dex Kuzo, Matthew Duree, Ed Campos, John Wepryk, Garrett Cox, Nick Trowbridge, Justin Lilhe, Jeffrey Jacoby CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:04p.m. by Chair Chien Lee. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Jeffrey Jacoby, Texas Campaign for the Environment registered to speak. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the January 8, 2020 Water & Wastewater Commission regular meeting were approved on a 7-0 vote on Commissioner Moriarty’s motion and Commissioner Turrieta’s second. Commissioners Ho, Michel and Schmitt were absent with Commission Parton off the dais. B. ITEMS FOR COMMISSION’S REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL Water & Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting February 12, 2020 1. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute an Advance Funding Agreement with Texas Department of Transportation for the relocation of existing utility lines in conflict with the Oak Hill Parkway Improvements Project, for a total amount not to exceed $24,772,144.03. Recommended by the Water & Wastewater Commission on Commissioner Castleberry’s motion and Commissioner Turrieta’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Ho, Michel and Schmitt were absent with Commission Parton off the dais. 2. Recommend approval to authorize an amendment to the existing contract with West Monroe Partners LLC, for continued consulting services to assist in the next phases of advanced meter infrastructure program management, for an increase in the amount of advanced meter infrastructure program management, for an increase in the amount of advanced meter infrastructure program management, for an increase in the amount of $6,355,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $8,456,000. Recommended by the Water & Wastewater …
Title of Presentation Presentation Date Zebra Mussel Mitigation Update March 11, 2020 Name of Person, Assistant Director Mehrdad Morabbi, P.E., Operations Manager – Water Treatment Last presentation to W&WW Commission (9.11.19) W&WW Commission 9.11.2019 - ZM Briefing Update 2 LCRA’s Zebra Mussel Workshop (11.6.19) Summary • Lake Travis spawning April-July • Lake Austin spawning May-October • Suggested cleaning and inspection December-March • Expect elevated reproductive activity in 2020 3 Lake Travis Veliger Density 4 Lake Austin Veliger Density 5 Copper Sulfate Feed Facilities • Handcox WTP permanent chemical feed system is in operation • Received TCEQ approval to feed copper sulfate at Ullrich WTP and Davis • Ullrich WTP site permitting is in progress and expected to be completed in • Davis WTP site permitting is in progress and expected to be completed in WTP (1.29.2020) April June • Moving forward with temporary feed equipment to be operational in May at Davis and Ullrich water treatment plants • Permanent facilities are expected to be completed this fall 6 Copper Ion Generation • FIFRA Registration • Not yet NSF Approved but expected soon • This system is still under consideration 20 MGD Copper Ion Generator Lawrence, KS 7 Intake Cleaning & Inspection Cleaning and inspection • Ullrich WTP • Davis WTP • Handcox WTP 10.21.2019 11.04.2019 12.09.2019 Handcox WTP Upper Intake Before and After Cleaning 12.09.2019 8
Financial Status Report – December 2019 March 11, 2020 Christina Romero, Financial Mgr III, Financial Management Financial Status Report – December 2019 Revenues Revenue – Budget vs. Actual Year-to-Date in Millions Revenue & Requirements Summary Year-to-Date in Millions Total Revenues & Transfers $141.32 $150.11 Total Program Operating Req. $61.47 $66.02 Total Other Requirements $5.70 $5.03 Total Debt Service Transfers Out $38.15 $40.00 $36.81 $36.85 Allotment Actual Water Services • $8.58M (12.5%) above projections Wastewater Services • $0.84M (1.3%) above projections Total Revenues • $8.79M (6.2%) above projections 2 2 Financial Status Report – December 2019 Billed Water Revenue by Month Water Service Revenue Monthly Actuals v. Budget ) $ ( s r a l l o D f o s n o i l l i M 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Nov Oct 25.52 22.74 20.34 20.46 18.25 19.38 21.17 22.42 24.73 29.39 32.51 31.53 Mar Apr May Sep Aug Dec Feb Jan Jun Jul Budget Actual Variance % Var 32.25 24.30 20.64 6.73 1.56 0.30 26.4% 6.9% 1.5% FY'19-Actual 20.48 18.89 17.34 17.66 17.48 17.21 20.04 20.48 22.66 25.01 32.99 36.84 3 Financial Status Report – December 2019 Water Revenue by Class Revenue by Customer Class Year-to-Date Water Service Revenue s r a l l o D f o s n o i l l i M 40 30 20 10 0 Budget Actual Variance % Var Residential Multifamily Commercial 18.76 27.33 14.64 Large Vol. Wholesale 2.56 5.31 33.45 6.12 22.4% 15.15 0.51 3.5% 20.29 1.53 8.2% 5.54 0.23 4.3% 2.76 0.20 7.8% Total 68.60 77.19 8.59 12.5% 4 Financial Status Report – December 2019 Rainfall by Month (Inches) Monthly Rainfall Actual vs. Normal i n a R f o s e h c n I 6 5 4 3 2 1 - Normal Actual Oct 4.40 2.53 Nov 2.88 0.62 Dec 2.39 0.78 Jan 2.20 0 Feb 1.72 0 Mar 2.82 0 Apr 2.26 0 May 4.84 0 Jun 3.23 0 Jul 2.31 0 Aug 2.33 0 Sep 2.97 0 National Weather Service data collected at Austin - Camp Mabry compared to 20-year averages In December 2019, 0.78 inches of rain fell, 1.61 inches below normal for the month. Generally, as rainfall increases significantly, water pumpage decreases and wastewater influent increases due to inflow and infiltration. Conversely, as rainfall decreases significantly, water pumpage increases and wastewater influent decreases. 5 Financial Status Report – …
Water & Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting March 11, 2020 Approved April 10, 2020 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a regular meeting on March 11, 2020 at Waller Creek Center, 625 East 10th Street, Room 104, in Austin, Texas. AGENDA Commissioners: Chien Lee, Chair William Moriarty Jesse Penn Nhat Ho Christianne Castleberry, Vice Chair Travis Michel - Absent Mia Parton - Absent Annie Schmitt - Absent Christy Williams - Absent Grant Fisher Susan Turrieta Commissioners in Attendance: William Moriarty, Jesse Penn, Chien Lee, Christianne Castleberry, Nhat Ho, Grant Fisher, Susan Turrieta Staff in Attendance: Greg Meszaros, Randi Jenkins, David Anders, Dan Strub, Rebecca Vento, Chris Stewart, Mehrdad Morabbi, Shwetha Pandurangi, Matt Cullen, Georigia Billea, Colleen Kirk, Bill Stauber, Charles Celauro, Danielle Lord, Katie Frazier, Anna Bryan-Borja, Rick Coronado, Janet Atkinson, Tina Romero, Aldo Ranzani, Kevin Koeller, Heather Cooke, Brian Haws, Martin Tower, Teresa Lutes, Denise Avery, and Blanca Madriz Others in Attendance: Gabriel Castano, Eric Bailey, Jim Howard, Ioan Chiereseu, Michael Singleton, Monica Stiggins, Alexander Krokov, David Wych, Rick Harland, Benny Vanden Avond, Jeremy Wall, Rick Wilson, Greg Shaw CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chair Chien Lee. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION None. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the February 12, 2020 Water & Wastewater Commission regular meeting were approved on a 7-0-0-4 vote on Commissioner Penn’s motion and Commissioner Castleberry’s second. Commissioners Michel, Parton, Schmitt and Williams were absent. B. ITEMS FOR COMMISSION’S REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL Water & Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting March 11, 2020 1. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract with Lakeside Equipment Corporation, to provide a Raptor® fine screen with tank, in an amount not to exceed $130,000. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on Commissioner Castleberry’s Motion and Commissioner Turrieta’s 2nd on a 7-0-0-4 vote with Commissioners Michel, Parton, Schmitt and Williams absent. 2. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute two multi-term contracts with Ace Floor Solutions LLC (MBE) and Corza Construction LLC (MBE), to provide flooring installation and repair services, each for up to five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $16,885,000, divided between the contractors. Austin Water’s requested authorization is $1,500,000. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on Commissioner Castleberry’s Motion and Commissioner Turrieta’s 2nd on a 7-0-0-4 vote with Commissioners Michel, Parton, Schmitt and Williams absent. 3. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute …
MARCH 11, 2020 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING Electric Board DRAFT MINUTES The Electric Board convened in a Special Called Board Meeting on March 11, 2020 at Development Service Department, 5202 E. Ben White, Room 122. Chairman Flores called the Board Meeting to order at 10:05 am. Board Members in Attendance: Delwin Goss, David Adamson, Michael King, Michael King, Randy Pomikahl, Mark Weaver, Rogelio Wallace and Nicole Stasek Members Not in Attendance: Ben Brenneman and Robert Schmidt Staff in Attendance: Rick Arzola (DSD), Eric Zimmerman (DSD), Marty Starrett (DSD) and Mitchell Tolbert (DSD) 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: David Johnson 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes from the January 15, 2020 meeting was approved as written. Vice Chair member Pomikahl made a motion to accept the minutes as written. Board member Goss second the motion, motion passed 8-0. 3. DISCUSSION a. Austin Criteria Manual Update- DSD Residential Electrical Supervisor Eric Zimmerman reported to the board that Austin Energy cancelled their February 28 meeting and has re-scheduled for Friday March 13. So as now, no updates for the board. 4. DISCUSSION AND ACTION a. NEC ELECTRICAL ORDINANCE: Commercial Electrical Supervisor Marty Starrett informs the board that the request for Council Action Hearing has been accepted and approved and that Council is now set to hear our recommendation of the NEC Ordinance on April 9. Also, the Law department has reviewed the draft and has made some corrections to the language of the ordinance and that Staff wants final vote of those changes. Eric Zimmerman- Residential Electrical Supervisor, goes over all key areas that law has modified. After a few questions from the Board and the answers that staff provided, Board approved the changes and voted 8-0 to accept the ordinance as modified. Board member Goss made the motion to approve, Board member Stasek seconded the motion, motion passed. b. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION-LETTER TO COUNCIL REGARDING THE APPOINTMENT OF DAVID JOHNSON BACK TO THE BOARD: David Johnson, who signed up under citizen communication addressed the board and requested this item to be removed. Board made the motion to approve the request of item 4B to be removed. Board member Pomikahl made the motion for its removal, board member Goss, seconded. Motion passed 8-0. Side note: Board member Goss, addressed the board that he will resign from the board and seek other ventures. He would address his councilmember to consider David Johnson to fulfill his duties. …
COMMISSION ON SENIOR REGULAR MEETING MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11TH, 2020 The Commission on Seniors convened a Regular Meeting at City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas, 78702. Board Members in Attendance: Chair, Janee Briesemeister, Vice Chair, Peter Varteressian, Adam Hauser, Amy Temperley, Billy Jackson, Erica Garcia-Pittman, Jacqueline Angel, Karen Grampp, Natalie Cagle, Patricia Bordie, and Sally Van Sickle. Board Members not in Attendance: Diana Spain, Emily De Maria Nicola, Fred Lugo, and Martin Kareithi. Staff in Attendance: Tabitha Taylor, Age Friendly Plan Program Coordinator, Austin Public Health and Halana Kaleel, Public Health Educator II, Austin Public Health Presenters: None Chair, Janee Briesemeister called the Board Meeting to order at 12:08 p.m. The Commission introduced themselves. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION A. None I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE COMMISSION ON SENIORS FEBRUARY 12TH, 2020 REGULAR MEETING AND THE MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES FEBURARY 14TH, 2020 JOINT MEETING A. The minutes for the Regular Meeting of February 12th and the minutes for the Joint Meeting February 14th were approved on Vice Chair Varteressian motion, Commissioner Grampp second on a 11-0 vote. Commissioners Spain, De Maria Nicola, Lugo, and Kareithi were absent. II. ANNOUNCEMENTS when ready. A. Support Staff Tabitha Taylor will provide COVID-19 update from Council Kitchen B. Meals on Wheels can provide input on services for home bound individuals. C. Aging is Cool is concerned about isolation of seniors during this time. D. If a confirmed case is identified there will be a public announcement, and Austin Public Health’s investigation team will work to identify individuals exposed. E. Update on Senior Tax Exemption Resolution was provided, there will be another response provided with an after-action report by May 2020. i. Chair Briesemeister reviewed the memo provided and noted that it states there is no state law. She thinks this is inaccurate. ii. There is no mention of Williamson County. iii. Support Staff Tabitha will share this feedback on behalf of the Commission on Seniors. III. NEW BUSINESS A. Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Budget Requests and Recommendations. i. Budget Recommendations are due by April 10th. ii. Expect a special called meeting for the end of March. iii. Recommend voting to let the Budget Workgroup submit the budget iv. Commissioners review Budget packet prepared by Support Staff. v. Commissioner Garcia-Pittman requested demographics for the social service recommendations. contracts. B. Planning and Discussion of Older Americans Month 2020 Activities …
EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, March 11, 2020 The Early Childhood Council (ECC) convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at City Hall. Board Members in Attendance: Chair Alvarez, Vice Chair McHorse, Members Gordon, Conlin, Burson, Hosking, Cortes-Castillo, Wren, Bliss Lima Staff in attendance: Rachel Farley, Estella Kirscht, Donna Sundstrom, Cindy Gamez, Michelle Rodriguez, Mary Jamsek CALL TO ORDER: Chair Alvarez called the Meeting to order at 8:34 a.m. INTRODUCTIONS - ECC members and guests introduced themselves CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: Amy Kidwell – Effective March 1 Child Care Licensing has changed their name to Child Care Regulation; implemented new minimum standards curriculum, monthly training, 25 people training at a time but need space for additional training, with the idea to branch out to other areas; Unregulated Unit is working to send message to parents all over Texas about choosing regulated care, the State gave 28 positions across the state, with 23 already filled and have 5 more to fill Paola Ferate-Soto with Austin Public Library will pass on contact info for parent support specialists in schools to Chair Alvarez; asked about an interpreter for the April 1 meeting; Rachel Farley will ask Clerk’s Office for interpreter support DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST – N/A 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Member Conlin motioned and Member McHorse seconded to approve the January 8, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes with no changes; minutes were approved unanimously. 2. PRESENTATION a. Success by 6 (SX6) Leadership Team early childhood policy agenda- Brooke Freeland, Consultant, United Way for Greater Austin- explained policy proposals aligned with Strategic Direction 2023, Travis County strategic plan, and 2-Gen strategic plan. Budgetary items proposed: o Add a full time employee focused on early childhood at Austin Public Health- early childhood has been understaffed for over 20 years o Preserve funding to AISD for Parent Support Specialists to support families and parents in 60 Title I schools, primarily elementary schools; AISD funds half, City funds other half o Manana Fund additional $3 million in new tax revenue to early childhood and other initiatives Non-budgetary items proposed o Encourage AISD to allocate funding to Pre-K teaching assistants to reduce teacher:student ratios o Economic Development Corporations (EDC)- opportunities for public-private partnerships to create revenue; City could purchase and rehab buildings; EDC could generate funds for early childhood education; City has hired a consultant to explore the possibilities o …
URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (UTC) TUESDAY MARCH 10, 2020 – 5:00 PM TOWN LAKE CENTER ROOM 130 721 BARTON SPRINGS RD AUSTIN, TEXAS MEETING AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZENS COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 4 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. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: FEBRUARY 11, 2020 REGULAR MEETING 2. NEW BUSINESS A. Transit speed and reliability projects update – Briefing Staff: Caitlin D’Alton, Transit Program Manager, Austin Transportation B. Taxicab Franchise update, including review of a new Taxicab Franchise Application for Longhorn Taxicab Company – Discussion and Possible Action Staff: Jacob Culberson, Mobility Services Division Manager, Austin Transportation C. Project Connect update – Discussion and Possible Action Staff: Dave Couch, Project Connect Program Officer, Capital Metro Sponsor: Commissioner Champion Co-sponsor: Commissioner Alvarado 3. OLD BUSINESS Discussion and Possible Action Sponsor: Commissioner Somers 4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT A. Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) 2045 Transportation Plan – Co-sponsor: Commissioner Davis Note: These topics will NOT be discussed by the commission as part of this agenda A. Urban Trails Plan and Sidewalk/ADA Transition Plan Updates (Staff; April) is committed The City of Austin 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 Emily Smith at the Austin Transportatio n Department, at 512-974-2358 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Urban Transportation Commission please contact Emily Smith at 512-974-2358 or at emily.smith@austintexas.gov.
Fayez Kazi, Chair and Planning Commission Members MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: FROM: DATE: RE: NPA-2019-0003.01– David Chapel Missionary Baptist Church 2201, 2203, 2207, 2211, 2301 E. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd 1805 and 1807 Ferdinand St. 1803 and 1807 Chestnut Ave. Staff Postponement Request Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner Planning and Zoning Department March 3, 2020 ************************************************************************ Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced plan amendment case from the March 10, 2020 Planning Commission hearing to the April 28, 2020 hearing date to allow time for the submission and review of the associated zoning case. Attachment: Map of property location 1 of 2B-01 2 of 2B-01
MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: Fayez Kazi, Chair Planning Commission Members FROM: Wendy Rhoades Planning and Zoning Department DATE: March 4, 2020 RE: C14-2019-0003 and C14-85-288.8(RCA5) – Lantana, Block P, Lot 3 Request for Postponement by the Staff ************************************************************************ The Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced rezoning and restrictive covenant amendment cases to March 24, 2020. At that time, a related project consent agreement item will also be placed on the agenda to address residential use for the property, and under what circumstances it could occur. The project consent agreement is scheduled for review by the Environmental Commission on March 4, 2020. Attachment: Map of Property 1 of 2B-02 DR RR 92-0116 DR SP92-246C SO UTHW EST PKWY ! ! ! ! ! ! I M R A D O R D R ! ! ! ! ! 85-288 RC SP06-0757C 92-0142 SP-06-0061CS CS-NP ! ! ! TRACT 2 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 92-0142 ! ! ! ! ! CS-1-CO-NP ! ! ! ! ! C14-2018-0005 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! FAST FOOD FAST FOOD GO 92-0116 RESTURANT TEC O M A CIR GO ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! TRACT 1 GR-NP UNDEV ! ! ! ! NPA-2016-0025.02 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! R D N O N N A C M A I I L L W W RIA LT O B L V D MF-2-NP UNDEV SF-2-NP 92-0142 ! ! ! ! ! ! 92-0142 P-NP UNDEV 94-0145 85-288.8 SPC-92-0286 92-0142 P-NP CMP88-0011 SP89-0045C GO-NP ZONING 87-145 R A D T VIS A R R E T ZONING CASE#: C14-2019-0003 M E N L E R D R SF-2-NP ± SUBJECT TRACT ! ! ! ! ! ! PENDING CASE ZONING BOUNDARY This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey and represents only the approximate relative location of property boundaries. 1 " = 400 ' This product has been produced by CTM for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. GR-NP C14-2008-0129 GO-NP C14-85-288.8(RCT) C14-2016-0011 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! …
MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: Fayez Kazi, Chair Planning Commission Members FROM: Wendy Rhoades Planning and Zoning Department DATE: March 4, 2020 RE: C14-2019-0003 and C14-85-288.8(RCA5) – Lantana, Block P, Lot 3 Request for Postponement by the Staff ************************************************************************ The Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced rezoning and restrictive covenant amendment cases to March 24, 2020. At that time, a related project consent agreement item will also be placed on the agenda to address residential use for the property, and under what circumstances it could occur. The project consent agreement is scheduled for review by the Environmental Commission on March 4, 2020. Attachment: Map of Property 1 of 2B-03 DR RR 92-0116 DR SP92-246C SO UTHW EST PKWY ! ! ! ! ! ! I M R A D O R D R ! ! ! ! ! 85-288 RC SP06-0757C 92-0142 SP-06-0061CS CS-NP ! ! ! TRACT 2 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 92-0142 ! ! ! ! ! CS-1-CO-NP ! ! ! ! ! C14-2018-0005 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! FAST FOOD FAST FOOD GO 92-0116 RESTURANT TEC O M A CIR GO ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! TRACT 1 GR-NP UNDEV ! ! ! ! NPA-2016-0025.02 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! R D N O N N A C M A I I L L W W RIA LT O B L V D MF-2-NP UNDEV SF-2-NP 92-0142 ! ! ! ! ! ! 92-0142 P-NP UNDEV 94-0145 85-288.8 SPC-92-0286 92-0142 P-NP CMP88-0011 SP89-0045C GO-NP ZONING 87-145 R A D T VIS A R R E T ZONING CASE#: C14-2019-0003 M E N L E R D R SF-2-NP ± SUBJECT TRACT ! ! ! ! ! ! PENDING CASE ZONING BOUNDARY This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey and represents only the approximate relative location of property boundaries. 1 " = 400 ' This product has been produced by CTM for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. GR-NP C14-2008-0129 GO-NP C14-85-288.8(RCT) C14-2016-0011 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! …
C14-2020-0007 1 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2020-0007– 2001 Guadalupe Street Zoning ZONING FROM: CS-NP DISTRICT: 9 TO: CS-MU-NP ADDRESS: 2001 Guadalupe Street PROPERTY OWNER: Powell-Corbett LLC (William Corbett) SITE AREA: 0.201 acres (8,755 sq. ft.) AGENT: Coats-Rose (John Joseph) CASE MANAGER: Mark Graham (512-974-3574, mark.graham@austintexas.gov ) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommendation is to grant general commercial services – mixed use – neighborhood plan (CS-MU-NP) combining district zoning. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments below. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: Scheduled for March 10, 2020 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Scheduled for April 9, 2020 ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES While there is staff support for the requested Mixed Use zoning for the property at 2001 Guadalupe Street, there are other processes available that may provide more flexible development standards such as parking, height, floor to area ratio (FAR) and in return require participation in affordable housing, streetscape investments and adherence to design standards. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject lot is on the east side of Guadalupe Street at the south end of “The Drag,” a nickname for the portion of Guadalupe Street along the western edge of the University of Texas (UT) Austin Campus. The lot is situated between the five-story University of Texas, McCombs Business School on the south and the two story Dobie Center retail buildings to the north, in the shadow of the 27 story Dobie residential tower. This busy section of the West Campus Neighborhood has many apartments and condominiums housing UT students as well as food, clothing, school supplies and service businesses catering to students and university employees. 1 of 12B-05 C14-2020-0007 2 The 0.201 acres (8,755 square foot) parcel is located on the northeast corner of Guadalupe Street and West 20th Street. On the parcel there are three retail commercial buildings, two one story buildings and a two story building. There is also outside seating between the building and Guadalupe Street for patrons of the food oriented businesses. The adjacent lot to the north is vacant. The current zoning is General Commercial Services - Neighborhood Plan (CS-NP) district. The applicant is requesting the addition of Mixed Use (MU) combining to allow building up to 66 dwelling units on the lot. Guadalupe is a designated Core Transit Corridor and supports mixed use and intensity of use. University Neighborhood Overlay The subject tract is within the University Neighborhood Overlay (UNO) district (LDC …
