PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD LAND, FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS COMMITTEE NOVEMBER 20, 2020 MINUTES The Land, Facilities and Programs Committee of the Parks and Recreation Board convened in a special meeting on Friday, November 20, 2020 via videoconference in Austin, Texas. Chair Morgan called the meeting to order at 1:04pm. Committee Members in Attendance: Fred Morgan, Laura Cottam Sajbel and Kate Mason- Murphy. Committee Members Absent: Romteen Farasat, Kimberly Taylor and Dawn Lewis, Ex-Officio. Staff in Attendance: Liana Kallivoka; Davin Bjornass, Tiffany Cabin, Lucas Massie, Greg Montes, Ricardo Soliz, John Wepryk, Glen Taffinder and Sammi Curless. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the special meeting of June 5, 2020 were approved on Committee Member Cottam Sajbel motion, Committee Member Mason-Murphy second on a 3-0 vote with Committee Members Farasat and Taylor absent. B. NEW BUSINESS: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Recommendation to the Parks and Recreation Board to support a Parkland Improvement and Maintenance Agreement with Austin Travis County Vietnam Memorial Association and others for the placement of a Vietnam Veterans Memorial adjacent to the Nash Hernandez Building at Holly Shores/Edward Rendon Sr. Park at Festival Beach to recognize the men and women who honorably served from all of Travis County and in particular from East Austin. Registered speaker: Paul Ancira speaking in favor of the item. Committee Member Mason-Murphy made a motion to recommend to the Parks and Recreation Board as a consent agenda item support of a Parkland Improvement and Maintenance Agreement with Austin Travis County Vietnam Memorial Association and others for the placement of a Vietnam Veterans Memorial adjacent to the Nash Hernandez Building at Holly Shores/Edward Rendon Sr. Park at Festival Beach; Page 1 of 2 Committee Member Cottam Sajbel seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 3-0 with Committee Members Farasat and Taylor absent. 2. Recommendation to the Parks and Recreation Board to approve the Temporary Staging Area (9,920 sq. ft.), not to exceed 240 Calendar Days on parkland located at 2407 Canterbury Street (Metz Neighborhood Park). Total mitigation value is $54,441. Committee Member Mason-Murphy made a motion to recommend to the Parks and Recreation Board as a consent agenda item to approve the Temporary Staging Area (9,920 sq. ft.), not to exceed 240 Calendar Days on parkland located at 2407 Canterbury Street (Metz Neighborhood Park); Committee Member Cottam Sajbel seconded the motion. The motion passed on …
Remote Meeting of the Environmental Commission November 20, 2020 at 1:00 P.M. Environmental Commission to be held November 20, 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 (day before the scheduled meeting, November 19, 2020 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the November 20, 2020 Environmental Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the commission liaison at: Kaela Champlin (512) 974-3443 or Kaela.Champlin@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 Kaela.Champlin@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. •Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live 1 Reunión del Environmental Commission Fecha de la reunion (20 de noviembre de 2020 a las 1:00 P.M.) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (19 de noviembre de 2020 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en (512) 690-6729, Kaela.Champlin@gmail.com a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para hablar al enlace de …
Lone Star Riverboat Cruises Lone Star Pump-outs: January 2018-October 2020 2020 February 7 February 25 June 12 September 8 October 19 2018 March 7 June 1 July 13 September 25 December 28 2019 March 22 May 2 June 7 June 8 July 5 August 7 September 18 October 21 December 11 Notes: Lone Star has two 200-gallon capacity holding tanks. Each date listed above represents one 200- gallon pump-out. As part of contract compliance, Lone Star Riverboat provides PARD with monthly reports, including invoices from hauler, Sellman Enterprises, Inc. Septic Services, and City of Austin Water Utility manifests for hauled liquid waste. All manifests going back to 2015 are on file. ~ Waste Track ing Form Generator Information ,,, Lt v c.. "'-- Bt!> H- -r ?41 . ...J - No. Generator Name: U?/v& 5-,~, \. Address: ·5" I ?:.r '57 It:>/ This waste was removed from my: County: -1-/A-~cJ ( f Telephone: ----"C:_ /_ L _ J.L..._2-_7'---'-/--'J'-t--'j' - - - D Grease Trap ..--Gl..--Septic Tank D Other _ _ _ _...,,,..._....,.., ___ _ D Grit Trap D Chemical Toilet (Specify) OR This waste is: D Sewer Sludge D Water Treatment Sludge My waste tank or trap holds up to ______ gallons. The transporter removed a total of _ ..-Z-. __ ··~ ____ gallons. Date of last pumping: ______________ _ As the generator's representative, I certify that this waste contains no hazardous materials, was removed from this address on __l_; _1_; f ~ at ---1..l=:~ D a.m . • Q15.m., and is to be transported to a facility that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has authorized to receive these wastes. . ~ Generator Name (printed) _:J?.:ffe~ vf i:,;JV Generator's Signa&Z"~ Transporter Information Business Name: ) G- C<- v<--\.A~ Address r) ~ 0 'f. nu1J4 rl 7'tJ0rd l j 7 J Telephone: ~( l- ·1 f L t?OG> <-- TCEQ Registration Number: _~_1_5"'_L_5 ______ _ GBRA Permit Number: -= - - - - - - -- - - - - - Vehicle Capacity: _ __ J_~_<>_.v _____ .,.--___ gallons Truck License Number: I t'Vf L i l (. / 17 Grease Trap Conditions Inches of grease: _ _ __ Inches of solids: ____ _ Method of measurement used : _ ______ _ _ _ I Condition of trap: AS A COURTESY TO THE CUSTOMER, PLEASE CHECK THE TRAP FOR NEEDED REPAIRS AND NOTIFY THE OWNER IF REPAIRS ARE NEEDED. The …
Austin Parks and Recreation Department Annual Concession Report 2020 Finance Division Contract Compliance Staff Presented by November 2020 Austin City Code § 8-1-73 requires delivery of an annual report to the Parks and Recreation Board and the Environmental Commission providing the following information regarding concessions on Lady Bird Lake Park: Austin City Code • Name and Location • Income and Expenditures • Total Number of Boats Rented • Environmental Concerns 2 Names and Locations Rowing Dock Texas Rowing Center Zilker Zephyr Railroad (temporarily closed) Zilker Café (temporarily closed) Zilker Park Boat Rentals Butler Pitch & Putt Lone Star Riverboat Cruises Austin Rowing Club / Waller Creek Boathouse EpicSUP 3 3 COVID-19 Impact on Concessions March 13 State of Texas Declaration of State of Disaster Concessions modify operations to include distancing, hand sanitizer, etc. March 24 Austin/Travis County Stay Home-Work Safe Order Concessions closed May 1 Open Texas Phase 1 Boating concessions reopen with modified operations May 8 Lone Star Riverboat reopens at 25% capacity limits May 24 Lone Star Riverboat increases to 50% capacity limits June 28 Pause in Open Texas Phases Concessions closed for July 4 weekend and beyond August 15 Park facilities limited reopening Boating concessions reopen; modified operations still in place. Butler Pitch and Putt remains closed to begin renovations. 4 4 FY20 Income, Expenditures, and Payments $2.5 s n o i l l i M $2.0 $1.5 $1.0 $0.5 $0.0 Gross Sales *Business Expenses, IRS Publication 535 $1,411,561 Reported Expenditures Payments to City $653,102 $111,359 $403,855 $328,340 $39,068 Austin Rowing Club Butler Pitch and Putt Lone Star Riverboats Texas Rowing Center Zilker Park Boat Rentals EpicSUP $343,588 $165,033 $38,103 $281,591 $423,215 $64,822 Rowing Dock $1,467,756 $839,097 $143,031 $2,448,496 $1,850,844 $186,225 $358,344 $238,765 $33,401 5 5 Monthly Revenues FY19 vs FY20 All Concessions (down 16%) $1.6 $1.4 s n o i l l i M $1.2 $1.0 $0.8 $0.6 $0.4 $0.2 $0.0 Lone Star Riverboat (down 66%) LSR FY19 LSR FY20 EpicSUP (up 72%) s d n a s u o h T $120 $100 $80 $60 $40 $20 $0 s d n a s u o h T $120 $100 $80 $60 $40 $20 $0 FY19 FY20 EpicSUP FY19 6 EpicSUP FY20 6 FY20 Revenue vs Average (FY14–FY19) COVID-19 Impact s n o i l l i M $2.5 $2.0 $1.5 $1.0 $0.5 $0.0 Austin Rowing Butler Pitch & Club Putt $470,674 $396,512 EpicSUP $195,268 $317,524 …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: November 20, 2020 Concordia University Campus Residence Hall, SP-2020-0038C Brandon Hamman, P.E., LEED AP – Kimley-Horn & Associates LOCATION: 11400 Concordia University Drive, 78726 COUNCIL DISTRICT: District 6 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: Kristy Nguyen, Environmental Review Specialist Senior, Development Services Department, (512) 974-3035, Kristy.Nguyen@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: Bull Creek, Water Supply Suburban, Drinking Water Protection Zone REQUEST: Variance request is as follows: Request to vary from Lake Austin Watershed Ordinance No. 840301-F, Section 9-10-409(a) – for a fill exceeding four feet STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends this variance, having determined the findings of fact to have been met. STAFF CONDITION: 1. Subject to the Void and Water Flow Mitigation Rule (City Environmental Criteria Manual 1.12.0 and City Standards Specification Manual No. 658S) provision that all trenching greater than 5 feet deep must be inspected by a qualified Texas Professional Geoscientist or their representative; 2. Preserve the top 10 inches of topsoil to be used onsite; and 3. Increased tree mitigation and landscaping for areas of fill to stabilize erosion as shown on landscape plan submitted in this variance packet. Staff Findings of Fact and Exhibits Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Concordia University Campus Residence Hall, SP-2020-0038C Project Name: Ordinance Standard: Schlumberger Planned Development Area, Ordinance No. 20070215-042 (as amended) and Lake Austin Watershed Ordinance No. 840301-F, as stated in the Planned Development Area Section 9-10-409(a) – for a fill exceeding four feet Variance Request: Include an explanation with each applicable finding of fact. A. City Code: Land Use Commission variance determinations from Section 9-10-377 of the 1. 2. In site plan case #SP-2007-0231C, a variance to Lake Austin Are there special circumstances applicable to the property involved where strict application deprives such property owner of privileges or safety enjoyed by other similarly situated property with similarly timed development? Yes Ordinance #840301-F, Sections 9-10-409(a) and 9-10-409(b) was granted for a max cut of +/-5.8’ and a max fill of +/- 17.5’ to construct a parking area, baseball field, and fieldhouse. Thereafter, a variance to vary from the same code sections was granted for a max cut of +/-9.25’ and a max fill of +/- 14.85’ to construct a water quality and detention facility, a water quality channel, a softball field, and associated parking in site plan case #SP-2013-0476C. Does the project demonstrate minimum departures …
CONCORDIA CAMPUS RESIDENCE HALL 11400 CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY DRIVE AUSTIN, TX 78726 SP-2020-0038C Kristy Nguyen Environmental Review Specialist Senior Development Services Department 1 Concordia Campus Residence Hall SP-2020-0038C Site Location Austin ETJ Austin City Limits Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone 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. This product has been produced by the Watershed Protection Department for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. 0 5 10 Miles[ 2 PROPERTY DATA • Bull Creek, Water Supply Suburban Classification • Drinking Water Protection Zone • Full Purpose Jurisdiction • Located over Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone • Council District 6 • Subject to Schlumberger Planned Development Area, Ordinance No. 20070215-042 (as amended) and Lake Austin Watershed Ordinance No. 840301-F, as stated in the Planned Development Area 3 VICINITY EXHIBIT 4 VARIANCE REQUEST Lake Austin Watershed Ordinance No. 840301-F - Section 9-10-409(a) – for a fill exceeding four feet - Section 9-10-409(b) – for a cut exceeding four feet 5 FINDINGS OF FACT LAKE AUSTIN WATERSHED ORDINANCE, SECTION 9-10-377 TO VARY FROM SECTION 9-10- 409(A) – FOR A FILL EXCEEDING FOUR FEET 6 FINDINGS OF FACT LAKE AUSTIN WATERSHED ORDINANCE SECTION 9-10-377 1. Are there special circumstances applicable to the property involved where strict application deprives such property owner of privileges or safety enjoyed by other similarly situated property with similarly timed development? Staff Determination: Yes In site plan case #SP-2007-0231C, a variance to Lake Austin Ordinance #840301-F, Sections 9-10-409(a) and 9-10-409(b) was granted for a max cut of +/-5.8’ and a max fill of +/- 17.5’ to construct a parking area, baseball field, and fieldhouse. Thereafter, a variance to vary from the same code sections was granted for a max cut of +/-9.25’ and a max fill of +/- 14.85’ to construct a water quality and detention facility, a water quality channel, a softball field, and associated parking in site plan case #SP-2013-0476C. 7 FINDINGS OF FACT LAKE AUSTIN WATERSHED ORDINANCE SECTION 9-10-377 2. Does the project demonstrate minimum departures from the terms of the ordinance necessary to avoid such deprivation of privileges enjoyed by such other property and to facilitate a reasonable …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: November 20, 2020 Concordia University Campus Residence Hall, SP-2020-0038C Brandon Hamman, P.E., LEED AP – Kimley-Horn & Associates LOCATION: 11400 Concordia University Drive, 78726 COUNCIL DISTRICT: District 6 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: Kristy Nguyen, Environmental Review Specialist Senior, Development Services Department, (512) 974-3035, Kristy.Nguyen@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: Bull Creek, Water Supply Suburban, Drinking Water Protection Zone REQUEST: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: STAFF CONDITIONS: Variance request is as follows: Request to vary from Lake Austin Watershed Ordinance No. 840301-F, Section 9-10-409(b) – for a cut exceeding four feet Staff recommends this variance, having determined the findings of fact to have been met. 1. Subject to the Void and Water Flow Mitigation Rule (City Environmental Criteria Manual 1.12.0 and City Standards Specification Manual No. 658S) provision that all trenching greater than 5 feet deep must be inspected by a qualified Texas Professional Geoscientist or their representative; 2. Preserve the top 10 inches of topsoil to be used onsite; and 3. Increased tree mitigation and landscaping for areas of fill to stabilize erosion as shown on landscape plan submitted in this variance packet. Staff Findings of Fact and Exhibits Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Concordia University Campus Residence Hall, SP-2020-0038C Project Name: Ordinance Standard: Schlumberger Planned Development Area, Ordinance No. 20070215-042 (as amended) and Lake Austin Watershed Ordinance No. 840301-F, as stated in the Planned Development Area Section 9-10-409(b) – for a cut exceeding four feet Variance Request: Include an explanation with each applicable finding of fact. Land Use Commission variance determinations from Section 9-10-377 of the A. City Code: 1. Are there special circumstances applicable to the property involved where strict application deprives such property owner of privileges or safety enjoyed by other similarly situated property with similarly timed development? In site plan case #SP-2007-0231C, a variance to Lake Austin Yes Ordinance #840301-F, Sections 9-10-409(a) and 9-10-409(b) was granted for a max cut of +/-5.8’ and a max fill of +/- 17.5’ to construct a parking area, baseball field, and fieldhouse. Thereafter, a variance to the same code sections was granted for a max cut of +/-9.25’ and a max fill of +/- 14.85’ to construct a water quality and detention facility, a water quality channel, a softball field, and associated parking in site plan case #SP-2013-0476C. 2. Does the project demonstrate minimum departures from the …
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Applicant Form and Findings of Fact ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD VARIANCE APPLICATION Applicant Variance Request Letter October 20, 2020 City of Austin Planning and Development Review Department 505 Barton Springs Road Austin, TX 78767 Re: Variance Request Letter – Fill Concordia University Residence Hall - Site Plan Application SP-2020-0038C 11400 Concordia University Drive Austin, Texas 78726 To Whom It May Concern: INTRODUCTION PROJECT DESCRIPTION Please accept this letter as a request for a variance to the Lake Austin Ordinance #840301-F, Sections 9- 10-409(A) and 9-10-409(B) for a max fill of +/- 8.75 ft for the above referenced project. The Concordia University Texas campus is an existing campus located at 11400 Concordia University Drive in northwest Austin, Texas and Travis County. The existing property is approximately 383 acres including approximately 250 acres of preserve land. The campus has existing improvements including buildings, athletic facilities, private drives, underground utilities storm drains, stormwater ponds, and auxiliary improvements. City of Austin | Environmental Board Variance Application Guide 1 The proposed campus improvements include a 4-story residence hall building, associated parking lot, outdoor amphitheater area, pedestrian improvements, two water quality and detention ponds, and associated site improvements. This project is located within the Bull Creek Watershed, classified as a Water Supply Suburban Watershed. The site is located within the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone according to the City of Austin GIS. Critical water quality zones, water quality transition zones, and critical environmental features are located on the southern and eastern portion of the site. No development will occur in these locations. The terrain is heavily wooded and has some grass cover. No requests for a variance to CEF buffers, WQTZ or CWQZ areas are being requested. If you have any questions or comments regarding this request, please contact me at 512-271-6314. Sincerely, Brandon Hammann, P.E., LEED AP Project Manager PROJECT DESCRIPTION Applicant Contact Information Name of Applicant Street Address City State ZIP Code Work Phone E-Mail Address Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. – Brandon Hammann, P.E., LEED AP 10814 Jollyville Road, Building IV, Suite 200 Austin, Texas 78759 512-271-6314 Brandon.Hammann@kimley-horn.com City of Austin | Environmental Board Variance Application Guide 2 Variance Case Information Case Name Case Number Concordia University Residence Hall SP-2020-0038C Address or Location 11400 Concordia University Texas Environmental Reviewer Name Kristy Nguyen Applicable Ordinance Lake Austin Ordinance #840301-F, Sections 9-10-409(A) and 9-10-409(B) Watershed Name Bull Creek Watershed Classification ☐Urban ☐ Suburban X Water Supply Suburban ☐Water Supply …
Pamela Abee-Taulli Environmental Review Specialist Senior Development Services Department Radmon Rice Environmental Specialist Watershed Protection Department ULLRICH LOW SERVICE PUMP STATION ELECTRICAL FEED RENEWAL 3602 1/2 REDBUD TRL UNIT C SPC-03-0005C(R2) PROJECT LOCATION Site Location Austin ETJ Austin City Limits Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone 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. This product has been produced by the Watershed Protection Department for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. 0510Miles[ PROJECT LOCATION Lake Austin Westlake Hills Lady Bird Lake PROPERTY DATA •Water Supply Rural • Bee Creek, Little Bee Creek, and Lake Austin watersheds •Water Supply Suburban • Lady Bird Lake watershed •Drinking Water Protection Zone •Full Purpose Jurisdiction •Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone •Wetland & Rimrock Critical Environmental Features •Council District 8 CONSTRAINTS Existing plant from 2003 CONSTRAINTS Steep slopes CONSTRAINTS Multiple Critical Water Quality Zones & Water Quality Transition Zones CWQZ WQTZ CONSTRAINTS Rimrock & Wetland CEFs Rimrock Wetlands BACKGROUND The plan proposes 6 projects to upgrade an existing City of Austin water treatment plant. The purpose is to improve operator and environmental safety by eliminating potential hazards and to upgrade miscellaneous plant processes to ensure the plant can reliably deliver drinking water. 6 PROJECTS In two phases. •Phase 2 •Phase 3 Phase 2 Phase 3 PHASE 2 1. Switchgear enclosure (#7) 2. Duct bank and access drive (#8) 8 7 1. Containment basin 3. Sludge changeover facility PHASE 3 2. Electric building and 4. 6-inch water line related duct banks 7 VARIANCE REQUESTS 1. Vary LDC 25-8-261 to allow development in the Critical Water Quality Zone, and by extension in the Water Quality Transition Zone of a Water Supply Rural watershed in the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone South [LDC 25-8-452]. 2. Vary LDC 25-8-281 to allow construction within a rimrock Critical Environmental Feature buffer. 3. Vary LDC 25-8-301 to allow construction of a driveway on a slope with a gradient of more than 15 percent. 4. Vary LDC 25-8-302(A)(1) to allow construction of a building on a slope with a gradient of more than 25 percent 7 VARIANCE REQUESTS 5. Vary LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut to sixteen …
MEMORANDUM TO: Linda Guerrero, Chair, Environmental Commission FROM: Pamela Abee-Taulli, Environmental Review, DSD DATE: October 21, 2020 SUBJECT: Albert H. Ullrich Water Treatment Plant, Revision 2 Variances Dear Chair Guerrero, Ullrich Water Treatment Plant, operated by Austin Water Utility, is critical to providing the City with safe drinking water. The site plan under review is a revision to the original site plan, which was approved in 2003. The plan includes multiple projects and will require seven Environmental variances, largely due to the site’s location in an environmentally sensitive area with numerous environmental constraints. Because of the unusually high number of variances, I have taken the uncommon step of providing a single set of findings for all the variances, rather than one set of findings for each variance. Additionally, I am including this memo to introduce the list of proposed projects. The overall purpose of the plan revision under review is to improve operator and environmental safety by eliminating potential hazards and to upgrade miscellaneous plant processes to ensure the plant can reliably deliver drinking water. The sludge change-over structure replaces existing structures that require confined space entry. Other improvements provide safety washdown areas and a looped, potable water supply to the facility. The spill containment structure will contain fugitive spills that may enter the existing storm drain system from chemical delivery areas and will prevent their discharge into Little Bee Creek. The Low Service Pump Station Electrical Feed Renewal project includes construction of a new electrical building, retaining walls, electrical and mechanical equipment, parking areas, access road, and duct bank routing. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Pamela Abee-Taulli, DSD Radmon Rice, WPD 1 ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: November 20, 2020 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: Albert H. Ullrich Water Treatment Plant, Revision 2 SPC-03-0005C(R2) NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Shari Pape, MWM Design Group LOCATION: 3602 ½ Redbud Trail, Austin, TX, 78746 COUNCIL DISTRICT: District 8 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: Pamela Abee-Taulli, Environmental Review Specialist Senior, Development Services Department, 512-974-1879, pamela.abee- taulli@austintexas.gov. WATERSHED: REQUEST: Radmon Rice, Environmental Specialist, Watershed Protection Department, 512-974-3429, radmon.rice@austintexas.gov. Bee Creek, Little Bee Creek, and Lake Austin watersheds are classified Water Supply Rural. Lady Bird Lake watershed is classified Water Supply Suburban. Drinking Water Protection Zone 1. LDC 25-8-261 to allow development in the Critical Water Quality Zone, and by extension in the Water Quality Transition Zone of a Water Supply Rural …
Case No.: (City use only) Environmental Resource Inventory For the City of Austin Related to LDC 25-8-121, City Code 30-5-121, ECM 1.3.0 & 1.10.0 The ERI is required for projects that meet one or more of the criteria listed in LDC 25-8-121(A), City Code 30-5-121(A). 1. SITE/PROJECT NAME: 2. COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT PROPERTY ID (#’s): 3. ADDRESS/LOCATION OF PROJECT: 4. WATERSHED: 5. THIS SITE IS WITHIN THE (Check all that apply) Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone* (See note below) .................. YES No Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone*.................................. YES No Edwards Aquifer 1500 ft Verification Zone* ....................... YES No Barton Spring Zone* .......................................................... YES No *(as defined by the City of Austin – LDC 25-8-2 or City Code 30-5-2) Note: If the property is over the Edwards Aquifer Recharge zone, the Hydrogeologic Report and karst surveys must be completed and signed by a Professional Geoscientist Licensed in the State of Texas. 6. DOES THIS PROJECT PROPOSE FLOODPLAIN MODIFICATION?.......YES** NO If yes, then check all that apply: (1) The floodplain modifications proposed are necessary to protect the public health and safety; (2) The floodplain modifications proposed would provide a significant, demonstrable environmental benefit, as determined by a functional assessment of floodplain health as prescribed by the Environmental Criteria Manual (ECM), or (3) The floodplain modifications proposed are necessary for development allowed in the critical water quality zone under LDC 25-8-261 or 25-8-262, City Code 30-5-261 or 30-5-262. (4) The floodplain modifications proposed are outside of the Critical Water Quality Zone in an area determined to be in poor or fair condition by a functional assessment of floodplain health. ** If yes, then a functional assessment must be completed and attached to the ERI (see ECM 1.7 and Appendix X for forms and guidance) unless conditions 1 or 3 above apply. 7. IF THE SITE IS WITHIN AN URBAN OR SUBURBAN WATERSHED, DOES THIS PROJECT PROPOSE A UTILITY LINE PARALLEL TO AND WITHIN THE CRITICAL WATER QUALITY ZONE? ......................................................... YES*** NO ***If yes, then riparian restoration is required by LDC 25-8-261(E) or City Code 30-5-261(E) and a functional assessment must be completed and attached to the ERI (see ECM1.5 and Appendix X for forms and guidance). 8. There is a total of (#’s) Critical Environmental Feature(s)(CEFs) on or within150 feet of the project site. If CEF(s) are present, attach a detailed DESCRIPTION of the CEF(s), color PHOTOGRAPHS, the CEF WORKSHEET and …
Appeal Regarding the Urban Forester’s decision on two Cottonwood trees 42” and 20” Trees Located in the Right of Way on Crown Ct, Austin TX INTENDED PURPOSE OF APPEAL: • To communicate and demonstrate the serious issues that these trees cause to the City and property owners of Crown Ct. • To demonstrate that removal of these trees is necessary and warranted. • To elicit change to the “processes and procedures” employed by the Urban Forester regarding removal of Public Trees. • Property owners have no rights under the current rules. SUBJECT TREES & LOCATION – Crown Ct, Austin TX A/C Unit 34” 20” 42” >19” 4 Large Cottonwood Trees – All 4 are female trees that produce “Cotton Fuzz” A/C Unit 34” 20” 42” >19” Background Information on Cottonwood Trees • It is well documented that cottonwood trees are hazardous trees that are prone to rot from the inside out, with no visible signs of this decay on the outside of the tree. Trunk analysis is necessary to determine the extent of decay. • Their roots are known to damage pipes and other infrastructure. • Their “cotton fuzz” seeds are a serious fire hazard and nuisance for municipalities and property owners. • Hundreds, if not thousands, of municipalities in the US have banned these trees for the above reasons. “The Dirt Doctor” Article on Cottonwood Trees: • The author, Howard Garret is: • Nationally syndicated Organic Gardening talk show host • Arborist and specialist in natural organic tree care • Columnist for the Dallas Morning News • Author of 15 books on organic gardening, landscaping and pest control • Chairman of Texas Organic Research Center (TORC) • Organic Advisory Board Texas Department of Agriculture • https://www.dirtdoctor.com/garden/Cottonwood_vq924.htm The Dirt Doctor – Cottonwood Trees • FINAL SPACING: Do not plant • IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION: Cottonwood is a very fast growing, upright messy tree. It sends out cotton all over the place in the spring, has brittle wood and it has large limbs. Its root system is extremely shallow, ravenous and destructive. It normally will have quite a bit of dead wood in the tree. • PROBLEMS: Cottonwood is short lived, has a destructive root system and the cottony seed from the female plant is a nuisance and damaging to electrical appliances. Stressed trees are commonly attacked by borers. The root system is susceptible to cotton root rot and other root diseases. This …
City of Austin Public Works Department ISA Certified Arborist, TX 3735-A Tree Risk Assessment Qualified Environmental Commission To: From: Lisa Killander Date: November 13, 2020 Re: Denial of request to remove –20-inch Cottonwood in the Right-of-Way (ROW) located at 13213 Villa Park Drive, Austin, Texas Posting Language: Consider a request from a private property owner, Patrick Fulker to appeal the Urban Forester’s denial of application for an administrative approval, as provided for in City Code Section 6-3-91, to remove public trees located at 13213 Villa Park Drive, Austin, Texas 78729. City’s Determination: Denial of request to remove the following Public Tree: 20” COTTONWOOD TREE LOCATED WITHIN CITY ROW 13213 VILLA PARK DRIVE, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78729 Right of appeal: A person may appeal a denial to remove a Public Tree to the Environmental Commission under City Code Section 6-3-91. Action required of this Commission on appeal: The Commission may overrule, sustain, or modify the determination. City Code Section 6-3-93. Summary of the Title 6 Process: Prior to removing a tree on public property, a person must obtain approval from the Urban Forester. The Urban Forester will review the request and either approve or deny the request in accordance with City Code 6-3-73. If the Urban Forester denies the request to remove a public tree, a person may appeal the denial to the Environmental Commission. During the hearing on the appeal, both staff and the person appealing the Urban Forester’s decision may present written information and address the Commission. Following the hearing on the appeal, City Code 6-3-91 requires that the Environmental Commission sustain, modify, or overrule the Urban Forester’s decision regarding the tree/s in question. Background and Discussion In January 2020, Patrick Fulker, homeowner at 13213 Villa Park Dr, applied to the Development Services Department (DSD) for a permit to remove two protected Cottonwood trees, sizes 34 and 20 inches diameter at breast height (DBH). DSD forwarded the request to Public Works Forestry (PWF) to make a determination of ownership. On January 24, the site was visited by a Forestry Inspector who is also an ISA Certified Arborist. PWF informed DSD that the trees were in the ROW and should be preserved. DSD denied the permit as the trees were located in the City ROW and PWF determined the trees should remain. In May, Mr. Fulker reached out to the PWF Program Manager directly to ask about options for removing the …
Appeal Regarding the Urban Forester’s decision on removal of a Cottonwood tree 20” Tree Located in the Right of Way on Crown Ct, Austin TX 1 What Complications Arise from Cottonwood Trees? Joshua Wilke | July 1, 2019 Cottonwoods are a trouble-making tree for many reasons. They have those irritating seeds that float into every nook and cranny, and sticky buds that fall off everywhere. These buds are troublesome to get off of cars and will stain carpets yellow if tracked inside. Even though they can practically grow all over the United States and in many environments, cottonwoods are not as resilient as they seem. They are a fast-growing species. In fact, they are the fastest growing trees in North America, growing 6 feet or more in height per year. This puts them at risk for having weaker, more porous wood than other types of trees. They have a propensity to be penetrated by infestations, to rot, and to break more easily. Because their weak wood is more likely than other trees to be diseased, rotten, or bug infested, they are more likely to die, break, and fall. The summer season is especially dangerous as it is a time when cottonwoods are growing too fast for their own good, thus making them more vulnerable to breakage. Because they grow so easily and quickly in many places, their root systems are likely to spread where they shouldn’t and tear underground things, like pipes, apart. They also are a major culprit in the destruction of wetlands and retaining ponds. https://www.skyhightreeremoval.com/2019/07/01/what‐complications‐arise‐from‐cottonwood‐trees/ 2 SUBJECT TREE & LOCATION Crown Ct, Austin TX 34” 20” 3 34” Tree and 20” Tree damaging property owner’s pipes • Property owner provided repair documents and pictures of pipe damage caused by these trees and their roots to the Urban Forester. • Large roots from both trees are on my water line. My pipes have been damaged multiple times. • Urban Forester was immediately dismissive of these facts. 4 5 34” Tree – roots visibly bending water valves on the surface. Urban Forester was not persuaded with this fact. 6 Root was excavated by Austin Water – Roots are clearly destroying pipes. 7 8 Large root from 20” Cottonwood tree over my water main. 9 Large root from 20” Cottonwood tree over my water main. Yellow line indicates approximate location of water line. 10 URBAN FORESTER RE‐ASSESSMENT OF SITUATION: • …
1 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20201120 002a Subject: 2020 Annual Report of City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department Managed Concessions on Town Lake Motion by: Kevin Ramberg Seconded by: Linda Guerrero Date: November 20, 2020 RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission has received a staff briefing of the 2020 Annual Report of City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) Managed Concessions on Town Lake. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends continuation of the concession contracts on Lady Bird Lake Park with the following; Environmental Commission Conditions: 1. Consistent with the Environmental Commission’s previous recommendations: in the 2021 Annual Report, PARD staff will verify that three years of records for marine waste disposal have been maintained for any entity that pumps waste on Lady Bird Lake, and that these monthly records are included in the public record going forward. 2. PARD staff should review the number of public and private boats that are typically on Lady Bird Lake, and if there is a capacity issue, that should be considered; including consultation with the City of Austin rescue teams and the Watershed Protection Department. 3. PARD should continue working on consistent terms and conditions in the various contracts to the extent 4. Include the waste pump-out data in the 2021 Annual Report. 5. Consider the physical, social, environmental capacity of Lady Bird Lake Park when anticipating 6. Provide an update on any new concessions, including the Seaholm Power Plant and the Zilker Plan. practicable. upcoming solicitations. VOTE 9-0 For: Gordon, Nill, Neely, Bedford, Thompson, Smith, Ramberg, Guerrero, Coyne Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: Creel, Maceo Approved By: Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair 2
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20201120 003a Subject: Concordia University Campus Residence Hall, SP-2020-0038C Motion by: Katie Coyne Seconded by: Wendy Gordon Date: November 20, 2020 RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting a variance from the Lake Austin Watershed Ordinance No. 840301-F, LDC Chapter 9-10, Section 9-10-409(b) - for a cut exceeding four feet; WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting a variance from Lake Austin Watershed Ordinance No. 840301-F, LDC Chapter 9-10, Section 9-10-409(a) – for fill exceeding four feet; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that staff recommends these variances (with conditions) having determined the required Findings of Fact have been met. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the variance request with the following; Staff Conditions: 1. Subject to the Void and Water Flow Mitigation Rule (City Environmental Criteria Manual 1.12.0 and City Standards Specification Manual No. 658S) provision that all trenching greater than 5 feet deep must be inspected by a qualified Texas Professional Geoscientist or their representative; 2. Preserve the top 10 inches of topsoil to be used onsite; and 3. Increased tree mitigation and landscaping for areas of fill to stabilize erosion as shown on landscape plan submitted in this variance packet. VOTE 8-0 For: Gordon, Nill, Neely, Bedford, Thompson, Smith, Guerrero, Coyne Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: Ramberg Absent: Creel, Maceo 1 Approved By: Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair 2
1 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20201120 003b Subject: Albert H. Ullrich Water Treatment Plant, Revision 2, SPC-03-0005C(R2) Motion by: Kevin Ramberg Seconded by: Perry Bedford Date: November 20, 2020 RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting seven variances from code including: 1) LDC 25-8-261 to allow development in the Critical Water Quality Zone, and by extension in the Water Quality Transition Zone of a Water Supply Rural watershed in the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone South [LDC 25-8-452] for: a) Phase 2: switchgear enclosure, duct bank and access drive, and b) Phase 3: containment basin, electric building and related duct banks, sludge changeover facility, 6” water line; 2) LDC 25-8-281 to allow construction within a rimrock Critical Environmental Feature buffer for: a) Phase 2: duct bank and access drive; 3) LDC 25-8-301 to allow construction of a driveway on a slope with a gradient of more than 15 percent for: a) Phase 2: duct bank and access drive; 4) LDC 25-8-302(A)(1) to allow construction of a building on a slope with a gradient of more than 25 percent for: a) Phase 2: switchgear enclosure and b) Phase 3: sludge change-over facility; 5) LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut to sixteen (16) feet for: a) Phase 3: containment basin; 6) LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill to twelve (12) feet for: a) Phase 2: duct bank and access drive; and 7) LDC 25-8-423(C)(1)(a) to allow impervious cover to exceed the 20 percent limit for development in the uplands of a Water Supply Suburban watershed. WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that Staff recommends this variance (with conditions) having determined the required Findings of Fact have been met. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the variance request with the following; Staff Conditions: electric station. VOTE 9-0 1. Applicant has designed permanent diversion and dissipation for the existing concentrated flow from the 2. Applicant has designed the rain gardens to avoid and preserve significant trees and has agreed to revegetate the rain gardens with native plants. 3. Applicant has redesigned the proposed road to preserve the wetland at the base of the rimrock. For: Gordon, Nill, Neely, Bedford, Thompson, Smith, Guerrero, Coyne, Ramberg Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: Creel, Maceo Approved By: Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair 2
1 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20201120 003c Subject: Appeal request from Patrick Fulker at 13213 Villa Park Drive Motion by: Kevin Ramberg Seconded by: Linda Guerrero Date: November 20, 2020 RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant’s request for the Commission to consider a request from a private property owner, Patrick Fulker to appeal the Public Works Urban Forester’s denial of application for an administrative approval, as provided in City Code Section 6-3-91, to remove a 20-inch public tree located at 13213 Villa Park Drive, Austin, Texas 78729. WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that City of Austin Urban Forester staff have denied the request to remove the 20-inch cottonwood tree in public ROW at the above-noted address; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission may overrule, sustain or modify the determination per City Code Section 6-3-93. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends sustaining the denial of the request to remove the public tree based on the following justification; 1) 2) Per City staff, the 20-inch cottonwood is in good health and within public right of way; and with the following understanding that it is not the Environmental Commission’s wishes to disallow the property owner from the same right to appeal of this decision in the future if more conclusive evidence of conflicts from the 20-inch cottonwood and Mr. Fulker’s waterline can be presented. VOTE 9-0 For: Gordon, Nill, Bedford, Thompson, Smith, Guerrero, Coyne, Maceo, Ramberg Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: Creel, Neely Approved By: Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair 2
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Friday, November 20, 2020 The Environmental Commission convened in a public meeting on Friday, November 20, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications via remote video conferencing. Commissioners in Attendance: Ryan Nill Pam Thompson Curtis Smith Kevin Ramberg Linda Guerrero Perry Bedford Katie Coyne Mary Ann Neely Wendy Gordon Peggy Maceo Commissioners Absent: Andrew Creel Staff in Attendance: Kaela Champlin Chris Herrington Margaret Stenz Keith Mars Kristy Nguyen Lisa Killander Liz Johnston Mike McDougal Pamela Abee-Taulli Patricia Rossett Radmon Rice Suzanne Piper CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Coyne called the meeting to order at 1:05 P.M. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Speakers Dave Piper 1 1. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approval of the October 21, 2020 Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes (5 minutes) A motion to approve the minutes of the October 7, 2020 Environmental Commission meeting failed on Commissioner Bedford’s motion, Commissioner Smith’s second. A motion to approve the minutes of the October 7, 2020 Environmental Commission meeting were approved on Commissioner Bedford’s motion, Commissioner Ramberg’s second on a 8-0 vote. Commissioner Nill abstained. Commissioner Creel was absent. Commissioner Maceo was off the dais. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Make a recommendation regarding the creation, continuation, or termination and status of Lady Bird Lake concessions contained in the 2020 Annual Report of City of Austin/Parks and Recreation Department Managed Concessions on Town Lake— Margaret Stenz, Contract Management Specialist III, Parks and Recreation Department (15 minutes) A motion to recommend continuation of the concession contracts on Lady Bird Lake Park with conditions was approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Guerrero’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Creel was absent. Commissioner Maceo was off the dais. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Name: Concordia University Campus Residence Hall, SP-2020-0038C Applicant: Brandon Hamman, P.E., LEED AP – Kimley-Horn & Associates Location: 11400 Concordia University Drive, Austin, TX, 78726 (District 6) Staff: Kristy Nguyen, Environmental Review Specialist Senior, Development Services Department Watershed: Bull Creek, Water Supply Suburban, Drinking Water Protection Zone Request: 1. Request to vary from Lake Austin Watershed Ordinance No. 840301-F, LDC Chapter 9-10, Section 9-10-409(b) - for cut exceeding four feet 2. Request to vary from Lake Austin Watershed Ordinance No. 840301-F, …
Versión en español a continuación. Special Meeting of the Applicant Review Panel 11/20/2020 Applicant Review Panel to be held 11/20/2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (11/19/2020 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the 11/20/2020 Applicant Review Panel Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@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 matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Reunión del Applicant Review Panel FECHA de la reunion (11/20/2020) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (11/19/2020 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para hablar al enlace de la junta, los residentes recibirán un correo electrónico o una llamada …
Applicant Review Panelist Oath of Office I, _________(State your name)_, do solemnly swear or affirm, that I have not directly or indirectly paid, offered, promised to pay, contributed, or promised to contribute any money or thing of value, or promised any public office or employment as a reward to secure my appointment or confirmation thereof; and that I will faithfully execute the duties of the office of Applicant Review Panel of the City of Austin, and will to the best of my ability preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States, the State of Texas, and of this City.
Determination of the Most Qualified Applicants for Independent Citizens’ Applicant Review Panel Redistricting Commission Interpretation of City Charter Article 11 (A) May 16, 2013 Background On November 16, 2012, City of Austin voters approved a city charter amendment which provides for the election of city council members from 10 geographical single-member districts, beginning with the election in November 2014. The boundaries of the 10 districts will be drawn by an Independent Citizens’ Redistricting Commission (ICRC). Applicants for a position on the ICRC must meet certain requirements, such as being a registered voter in the City of Austin for the previous five years and being free of conflicts of interest. Applicants for the ICRC were required to disclose their voting history (for non-students), current address, voter ID number, and any conflicts of interest. The city auditor reviewed the applications to validate minimum requirements. The charter amendment also created a 3-member Applicant Review Panel (ARP) to evaluate the applications and select the 60 most qualified applicants based on the following criteria: 1. Relevant analytical skills 2. Ability to be impartial 3. Residency in various parts of the City, and 4. Appreciation for the City of Austin’s diverse demographics and geography On March 11, 2013, the city auditor provided the ARP with 450 applications which met the minimum requirements. The applications included free-form questions so the candidates could describe how they meet the criteria in the city charter. This document describes how the ARP evaluated the applicants to determine the most qualified according to the criteria above. Relevant Analytical Skills An applicant does not rank high in this area by merely saying he or she has analytical skills. There must be an indication in his or her occupational, educational or other history which shows experience in using analytical skills. The experience may be gained by running a business, being in occupations which require data analysis or having hobbies which involve analytical skills. Applicants who have a background in analyzing census data, identifying groups with common interests or using mapping software have higher rankings in relevant analytical skills. Ability to be Impartial This criterion must also be demonstrated by life experiences, such as working in groups to reach a decision. A dimension of this criterion is having good communication skills, including listening to all sides of an issue. The applicant could point to experiences where he has set aside his personal interest in favor …
Applicant Review Panel November 20, 2020 at 1:00 pm Via Videoconference MINUTES Lisa Rodriguez William Cooper James Christianson PANEL MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE Abigael McClean STAFF IN ATTENDANCE Matthew Dugan Oath of Office: Administration of the Oath of Office to Applicant Review Panel (APR) members (Erika Brady, Assistant City Clerk) The three panelists of the Applicant Review Panel (ARP) took their oaths of office. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 1:15pm with all three members present. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first three speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. No members of the public registered to speak. The ARP may discuss and take action on the following agenda items: 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES This item will occur at the next meeting. 2. NEW BUSINESS A. Introductions of ARP members and staff The panelists and staff introduced themselves. B. Option to elect a Chair and Vice Chair On Bill Cooper’s motion, Jim Christianson’s second, Abby McClean was unanimously elected as Chair of the ARP. On Jim Christianson’s motion, Chair McClean’s second, Bill Cooper was unanimously elected as Vice Chair. C. Discuss the ARP’s mission and purpose (Ashley Glotzer, City Law Department) Ashley Glotzer presented. D. Discuss ARP legal considerations i. Voting Rights Act (Ashley Glotzer, City Law Department) ii. Texas Open Meetings Act, Public Information Act, and City Charter No-Contact Period (Ashley Glotzer, City Law Department) iii. Records Management (Erika Brady, Assistant City Clerk) Ashley Glotzer presented. Ashley Glotzer presented. Erika Brady presented. E. Discuss approach to assessing applications, application merits, and work plan Discussion was held, with Carol Limaye providing recommendations. F. Housekeeping matters, including resources on the City of Austin website, ARP member contact information, staff support, and scheduling future meetings Matt Dugan briefed the panel. G. Lessons learned from Carol Limaye, member of the 2013 ARP Carol Limaye briefed the panel and answered questions. ADJOURNMENT Chair McClean adjourned the meeting at 2:40pm without objections. 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 Matt …
Versión en español a continuación. Special Meeting of the Joint Sustainability Committee November 19, 2020 Joint Sustainability Committee to be held November 19, 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 (November 18, 2020 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the November 19, 2020 Joint Sustainability Committee Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 415-694-3111 and zach.baumer@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (November 18, 2020). 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 zach.baumer@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Comité Conjunto de Sostenibilidad Noviembre 19, 2020 La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (noviembre 18, 2020 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: junta al 415-694-3111 o • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de zach.baumer@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión – noviembre la 18, 2020). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para hablar al enlace de la …
87TH STATE LEGISLATIVE AGENDA Intergovernmental Relations Office – Brie L. Franco, Officer TEXAS LEGISLATURE INCREASINGLY FOCUSED ON CITIES Total Bills Introduced Total Bills Passed City-Related bills introduced City-Related bills passed Year 76th-1999 77th-2001 78th-2003 79th-2005 80th-2007 81st-2009 82nd-2011 83rd-2013 84th-2015 85th – 2017 5,813 5,612 5,633 5,512 6,241 7,464 5,938 5,950 6,476 6,800 1,622 1,601 1,384 1,389 1,481 1,459 1,379 1,437 1,329 1,208 1,230+ 1,200+ 1,200+ 1,200+ 1,200+ 1,500+ 1,500+ 1,900+ 1,900+ 2,500+ 86th – 2019 7,324 1,429 2,300+ 130+ 150+ 110+ 105+ 120+ 120+ 160+ 220+ 220+ 294 338 • 54 % more City- related bills were passed between 2015 and 2019 • 182 % more City – related bills were passed between 2009 and 2019 11/18/2020 87th Legislative Agenda 2 LEGISLATIVE SESSION: IGRO ROLE In the 86th session • 3,970 Bills/JR’s were filed in last 10 business days before filing deadline, March 8th. (54%). • 7,324 bills read and analyzed by IGRO. • Over 2,500 bills were determined by IGRO to affect cities. • 1,296 Bills/JR’s required analysis/action by departments and IGRO. 11/18/2020 87th Legislative Agenda 3 POST-ELECTION UPDATE Republicans will control House and Senate in the 87th Session • Senate: 18 Republicans, 13 Democrats Democrats gained 1 seat, Republicans lost supermajority • House: 83 Republicans, 67 Democrats Same as 86thSession Austin / Travis Delegation Held Seats • Including hotly contested seats: Reps. Goodwin, Bucy, Zweiner, & Talarico will all be back TREND: ANTI-CITY TONE: STATE LEADERSHIP "I think a broad-based law by the state of Texas that says across the board, the state is going to pre-empt local regulations, is a superior approach“ –Governor Greg Abbott 1 "Our cities are still controlled by Democrats…and where do we have all our problems in America? …in our cities that are mostly controlled by Democrat mayors and Democrat city council… That's where you see street crime.“ -Lt. Governor Dan Patrick 2 1: “Abbott wants "broad-based law" that pre-empts local regulations” Texas Tribune, March 21, 2017 2: “Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick blames city governments for "all our problems in America" Texas Tribune, AUG. 4, 2017 ISSUES THAT WILL INFLUENCE THE 87TH SESSION TREND: TONE Politically Charged, Overarching Issues Influencing the 87th session • Electing a new Speaker Rep. Dade Phelan? • Redistricting (Special Session) • School finance • Budget • COVID-19 11/18/2020 87th Legislative Agenda 6 87TH AGENDA: LEGISLATURE’S CITY-RELATED PRIORITY ISSUES Super Preemption Police Reform Preemption COVID Preemption Employees’ Rights …
planettexas2050.utexas.edu Dave Kramer (he/him/his) PT2050 Program Director david.kramer@austin.utexas.edu Recent Texas transplants by way of Boston and Colombia … PT2050 Vision: A Resilient Texas A Climate Crisis, Booming Growth, & Resource Strain + Deeply Interwoven Equity and Justice Issues What happens when Texas roads can’t handle the crush of traffic, systems for cooling and heating buildings break under strain, water systems fall apart, and land dries out? In the face of hurricanes, how will people safely evacuate? How will they trust and understand models? How do communities prepare for the next big storm and lay claim to the resources they need? Planet Texas 2050 is a Research Grand Challenge of UT Austin working to make Texas more resilient in the face of these challenges. What is a Grand Challenge? A wicked problem that requires new kinds of collaboration across disciplines and between diverse communities of thinkers, doers, and dreamers to solve. A grand challenge initiative addresses problems that, when solved, have a significant positive impact on people and society. Large in scale, ambitious in scope, and multi-disciplinary, university-based grand challenges come in many shapes and sizes. What is a Grand Challenge? 6 7 Who are we? Faculty Leadership + Staff Jonathan Lowell Community Liaison I am trained in social science research methods, facilitation, and community engagement. My role is to help ensure research is done with community and that its outputs have social impacts.. Highlights from first phase of PT2050 • Truly transdisciplinary, including the arts • Wide range of innovative & creative research • Deep student engagement • Vibrant & collaborative community of practice of over 127 researchers from more than 20 distinct parts of UT (Colleges, Schools, and Units) • Extreme challenges & disruptions + adaptation • Publications and leveraged funding 12 Children garden at Pleasant Hill Elementary in South Austin while their parents organize with Go! Austin/Vamos! Austin. Credit: GAVA Priorities moving forward • Apply lessons learned: How do we apply what we have learned from years 1 and 2? • Commit to justice (social, racial, environmental) through engaged solidarity • Make big bets that leave a legacy • Publish groundbreaking, innovative, transdisciplinary work as a model for grand challenges and academic leadership 18 Frontlines and Flagships Flagships Six Flagship Projects Community-driven research 23 Aspirational brainstorming • • • In a world where complexity reigns, communities come together to harness the power of many and the knowledge of …
PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN TO BE HELD AT Via Video Conference Call 1 (646) 749-3122; Access Code: 449-239-845 Thursday, November 19, 2020 12:00 PM CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM Citizens Communication (Note: There will be a three-minute time limitation) CONSENT ITEMS 1. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary 2. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02675: Approval of the Board for the Board Meeting held on October 15, 2020 of Commissioners Meeting Schedule for 2021 ACTION ITEMS 3. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action on Resolution No. 02678 by the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (the “Authority”) approving resolution of Austin Affordable PFC, Inc. providing for the issuance of its Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds and Refunding Note (Bridge at Turtle Creek Apartments) Series 2020 and to take such other actions necessary or convenient to facilitate the development of the Bridge at Turtle Creek Apartments 4. Update on HACA's actions related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and update on HACA's Resident and Client Support Center 5. Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02676: Approval of the Low Income Housing (LIH) Department Property Budgets for Calendar Year 2021 6. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. Renewal of Boys & Girls Club Contract (Chalmers and Meadowbrook) for Comprehensive Youth Development Clubs 7. Update on the Housing Choice Voucher and other Rental Assistance programs 8. Update on AAHC's acquisition and development programs 9. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action on Resolution No. 02679 by the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (the “Authority”) to take the following actions with regard to the Urban East Apartments Phase I (“Phase I”) and the Urban East Apartments Phase II (“Phase II” and together which Phase I, the “Developments”) in Austin, Texas: (i) acquire the sites of the Developments; (ii) lease the sites of the Developments to the owners of the Developments; and (iii) such other actions necessary or convenient to carry out this Resolution 10. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action on Resolution No. 02680 by the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (the “Authority”) to take the following actions with regard to Lexington Hills Apartments …
OF THE AUSTIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR BOARD MEETING TO BE HELD AT Via Video Conference Call 1 (646) 749-3122; Access Code: 449-239-845 Austin, TX (512.477.4488) Thursday, November 19, 2020 12:00 PM CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM Citizens Communication (Note: There will be a three-minute time limitation) CONSENT ITEMS ACTION ITEMS 1. 2. 3. 4. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on October 15, 2020 Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action no Resolution No. 00170 by the Board of Directors of Austin Affordable Housing Corporation (“AAHC”) authorizing AAHC to execute any and all documents, or take any other action, that is necessary or desirable to: (i) facilitate the development of the Bridge at Turtle Creek Apartments, which consists of affordable housing units and associated amenities to be developed upon property to be ground-leased from the Housing Authority of the City of Austin; (ii) cause AAHC’s wholly owned, subsidiary limited liability company, Bridge at Turtle Creek GP, LLC (the “General Partner”) to execute, deliver and perform all obligations of the general partner under that certain Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Bridge at Turtle Creek, LP (the “Partnership”) and other related documents; (iii) cause the Partnership to enter into development financing for the Project; and (iv) cause AAHC and/or the General Partner and/or the Partnership to execute any further documentation as necessary or desirable to allow the consummation of the transactions described herein Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action on Resolution No. 00169 by the Board of Directors of Austin Affordable Housing Corporation (“AAHC”) authorizing AAHC to execute any and all documents, or take any other action, that is necessary or desirable to participate in the housing tax credit application for Pathways at Rosewood Courts Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action on Resolution No. 00171 by the Board of Directors of Austin Affordable Housing Corporation (“AAHC”) authorizing AAHC to execute any and all documents, or take any other action, that is necessary or desirable to: (i) facilitate the acquisition and development of the Urban East Apartments Phase I (“Phase I”) and the Urban East Apartments Phase II (“Phase II”, and together with Phase I, the “Developments”), each of Phase I and Phase II consisting of multifamily housing units and associated amenities to be built upon …
PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE AUSTIN AFFORDABLE PFC, INC. TO BE HELD AT Via Video Conference Call 1 (646) 749-3122; Access Code: 449-239-845 Thursday, November 19, 2020 Austin, TX (512.477.4488) 12:00 PM CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM Citizens Communication (Note: There will be a three-minute time limitation) CONSENT ITEMS 1. 2. ACTION ITEMS Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on September 17, 2020 Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action on Resolution No. 00079: authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds and Refunding Note (Bridge at Turtle Creek Apartments); approving the form and substance of and authorizing the execution and delivery of documents and instruments necessary to carry out the financing of such multifamily rental residential development project; and containing other provisions relating to the subject EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board may go into Executive Session (close its meeting to the public) Pursuant to: a. 551.071, Texas Gov't Code, consultations with Attorney regarding legal advice, pending or contemplated litigation; or a settlement offer; b. 551.072, Texas Gov't Code, discussion about the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; c. 551.074, Texas Gov't Code, discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. d. 551.087, Texas Gov't Code, discuss certain economic development negotiations. OPEN SESSION If there is an Executive Session, the Board will return to Open Session for discussion, consideration and possible action of matters discussed in Executive Session. REPORTS The Board accepts the following reports: President's Report Other Staff Reports Commissioners' Reports/Questions to the Department Staff ADJOURNMENT "Pursuant to 30.06, Penal Code, (trespass by holder of license with a concealed handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not attend this meeting with a concealed handgun." "Pursuant to 30.07, Penal Code (trespass by holder of license with an openly carried handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not attend this meeting with a handgun that is carried openly." "En virtud del 30.06, Codigo Penal, (traspaso titular de licencia con una pistola), una persona bajo el subcapitulo H, capitulo 411, codigo de gobierno (Ley de licencia de …
Special Meeting of the Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board November 19, 2020 Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board to be held November 19, 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 (November 18 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the November 19, 2020 Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board Meeting, residents must: Call or email the board liaison at Edna Staniszewski at 512-974-1260 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 Edna.Staniszewski@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board 19 de Noviembre de 2020 La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (18 de Noviembre antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en Edna Staniszewski at 512-974- 1260 or edna.staniszewski@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board Recommendation Number: 20201119-1a Recommendation for Relocation of Downtown Austin Community Court WHEREAS, the purpose of the Downtown Austin Community Court (DACC) is to collaboratively address the quality of life issues of all residents in the downtown Austin community through swift creating sentencing on public orders citations, creative sentencing of public order offenders. The Court seeks to hold people responsible while also offering help to change behavior; and WHEREAS, the DACC Case Management team aims to end homelessness by providing comprehensive, long term services to individuals experiencing homelessness; and WHEREAS, DACC services are meaningful alternatives and operate in a less adversarial environment than a more traditional court; and WHEREAS, the DACC is an integral part of the continuum of care provided by an array of local non- profits, and substance abuse and mental health providers and provides much-needed services to individuals experiencing homelessness through stakeholder referrals, HOST referrals, judicial referrals, and peer referrals; and WHEREAS, homelessness is identified as a strategic outcome indicator in Austin’s strategic direction, and was identified by City Council the top priority for the city strategic plan; and WHEREAS, On February 15,2018, Austin City Council endorsed Resolution 20180215-048 regarding the relocation of DACC, and requested staff identify options for the relocation of the Downtown Austin Community Court; and WHEREAS, the location currently recommended is a new facility to be leased at 1719 E2nd street; and WHEREAS, the DACC must be located on or near a transit line, within the geographic boundaries specified by City Code Section 2-10-32(A), include parking options for employees and jurors as well as storage space for vehicles and equipment use for community service, and include in space-planning the possibility of co-locating Austin Municipal Court windows and additional services for the populations served; and
Versión en español a continuación. Special Meeting of the Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission to be held November 19, 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 (November 18th by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the November 19, 2020 Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission Meeting, members of the public must: Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7676 or jesse.rodriguez@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 jesse.rodriguez@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 Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular Reunión del Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission FECHA de la reunion (November 19, 2020) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (November 18 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-7676 or jesse.rodriguez@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. …
COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY & TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION http://www.austintexas.gov/cttc MINUTES Special Called Meeting Wednesday – October 14, 2020 – 6:30 PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING Please go to http://www.austintexas.gov/cityclerk/boards_commissions/meetings/10_1.htm for backup material associated with this agenda. All ATXN (City Channel 6) programming is cablecast on Spectrum, Grande Communications, and Google Fiber on their cable channel 6, on AT&T U‐ Verse Channel 99 and webcast online. Over 20 meetings per month, including this commission meeting, are available on demand online, typically within a few hours of the cablecast. Schedules and video can be found at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/atxn-video-archive. CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Sophie Gairo ‐ Mayor Steve Adler Nehemiah Pitts III ‐ Council Member Natasha Harper‐Madison, District 1 Claudia Yanez ‐ Mayor Pro Tem Delia Garza, District 2 Malcolm Yeatts ‐ Council Member Sabino “Pio” Renteria, District 3 David Alexander ‐ Council Member Gregorio Casar, District 4 Dave Floyd ‐ Council Member Ann Kitchen, District 5 Irfan Syed ‐ Council Member Jimmy Flannigan, District 6 Vacant ‐ Council Member Leslie Pool, District 7 Michelle Reinhardt ‐ Council Member Paige Ellis, District 8 Nicole Thompson – Council Member Kathie Tovo, District 9 Sumit DasGupta ‐ Council Member Alison Alter, District 10 Commission Members Present Nehemiah Pitts III Malcolm Yeatts David Alexander Dave Floyd Irfan Syed Sumit DasGupta Unexcused Absence Claudia Yanez Michelle Reinhardt Sophie Gairo Nicole Thompson CALL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order at 6:42 PM CITIZEN COMMUNICATION No citizens signed up to speak. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – October 9, 2020 Motion to approve the October 9, 2020 meeting minutes, made by Vice Chair Alexander and seconded by Commissioner DasGupta, failed on a vote of 5-0-1 with Commissioner Floyd abstaining. 2. STAFF AND COMMUNITY BRIEFINGS (A member of the public may not address a board at a meeting on an item posted as a briefing) a. Presentation on the City of Austin Communications and Technology Management Department (CTM), digital equity and infrastructure (Chris Stewart, Interim Chief Information Officer) Presentation by Chris Stewart can be viewed here. b. Presentation on Affordable Internet Options in Austin and Lived Experience with the Digital Divide (Catherine Crago - Head of Strategic Initiatives - Housing Authority of the City of Austin & Austin Pathways and Alexis Henderson, Rosewood Council Head) The presentation by Catherine Crago and Alexis Henderson can be viewed here. c. Presentation on achieving digital equity in Austin and Texas (Michael Ward Jr., Austin Urban Technology Movement) The presentation on …
City of Austin Cybersecurity Briefing Community Technology & Telecommunications Commission November 19, 2020 Shirley A. Erp Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) About Shirley Over 20 years Information Security Experience in Health, Education, Banking, Retail, Insurance, Energy, Government (Federal, State, and Local) Education: • Master of Science (MS) in Technology Management • Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science Certifications: • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) • Project Management Professional (PMP) • Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE) • IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Chief Information Security Officer Shirley Erp City of Austin Agenda • Information Security Office (ISO) Introduction • FY2021 High-Level Plan • “BlueLeaks“ Third-Party Data Exposure • Protecting Residents and the City of Austin 3 Information Security Office Introduction CoA Cybersecurity Program Alignment with: • Federal - National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) • State - State of Texas Laws, Regulations, and Rules • Cybersecurity Best Practices Protection of: • Critical information systems and assets • Confidential information including personal private information Collaborative with: • City departments • Regional partners • State and local entities 5 CoA Information Security Program Security and Privacy: The How: Information security is a set of practices intended to keep data secure from unauthorized access or alterations. Here's a broad look at the policies, principles, and people used to protect data • Confidentiality - Protecting confidentiality is dependent on being able to define and enforce certain access levels for information Integrity - Integrity assures that the data or information system can be trusted • • Availability - Authentication mechanisms, access channels, and systems all have to work properly to protect information and ensure it is available when needed The What: Information privacy pertains to personally identifiable information. At the City, this includes the personal data collected, assembled, maintained, or prepared on behalf of the City of Austin. 6 § 2-11-16 - INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICE • Leads, directs, and manages the citywide information security program, including: City Code • Policy • Risk management • Security operations • Security architecture • Incident response • Governance • Privacy § 2-11-17 - DUTIES OF DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS - INFORMATION SECURITY • • Implement security program requirements Include resource expenditures for information security and privacy 7 Overview What We Want Risks We Face How We Mitigate This VISION: Austin is a beacon of sustainability, social equity, and economic opportunity… …
FY21 Legislative Briefing: Telecommunications Policy 11/19/20 Community Technology & Telecommunications Commission City of Austin, Office of Telecom & Regulatory Affairs 1 Federal Legislative Program ● Drafted by Office of Telecom & Regulatory Affairs Office ● Reviewed by Intergovernmental Relations Telecommunications ● Adopted by Austin City Council at November TARA 12, 2020 meeting ● City contracted Lobbyist Teams will represent Issues for the upcoming 117th Congress B I r n o t e a r d n b e a t n d n ble Televisio a C 2 Federal Legislative Program Principle: The City recognizes that competition in telecommunications, broadband, and cable TV services can yield more content distribution and applications, better customer service, affordable rates for all, and technology deployment that meet the needs of all residents to engage in a digital society. The COVID19 pandemic exacerbated the deep digital divide in our community and elevated the need for equitable, affordable, and adequate internet connectivity. 3 Federal Legislative Program ● The City supports preserving local authority; ● The City opposes any preemption of City zoning authority; ● The City encourages Congress to provide funding for access to broadband services and digital literacy skills training; ● The City strongly supports policies and funding to increase access to reliable and affordable internet services and require greater transparency and disclosure of pricing and of how personal data are collected and used; ● The City urges Congress to remove the unnecessary regulatory restriction requiring PEG funds. 4 Texas Legislative Agenda ● Drafted by Office of Telecom & Regulatory ● Reviewed by Intergovernmental Relations Public Infrastructure Affairs Office ● Adopted by Austin City Council at September TARA M A u u t n i h c o i p r i t y a l e u n eve R 17, 2020 meeting ● City contracted Lobbyist Teams and local Delegation of Representatives will represent Issues for the upcoming 87th State Legislature 5 Texas Legislative Agenda ● Protect the City’s ability to manage and control public rights‐of‐way; ● Oppose legislation that limits the City’s ability to regulate and enforce the City’s building codes, land use and zoning regulations; ● Support legislation that protects or enhances municipal revenues and the flexibility to use such revenues. 6 C End City of Austin, Office of Telecom & Regulatory Affairs John Speirs, Program Manager John.Speirs@austintexas.gov 7
