Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 10:30am South Austin Recreation Center 1100 Cumberland Road Austin, Texas 78704 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Amanda Afifi, Chair Angelica Erazo, Vice-Chair Diana Salas Melissa Ayala Zaira R. Garcia Maria C. Solis Jovita J. Flay Felicia Peña Ricardo Garay Lourdes Zuniga MINUTES CALL TO ORDER – Chair Afifi called to order at 10:30am Board Members in Attendance: Chair Amanda Afifi, Vice-Chair Erazo, Maria C. Solis, Lourdes Zuniga, Jovita Flay, Felicia Peña 1. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION 2. MOTION TO SUSPEND ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER a. Commissioner Solis moved to suspend Robert’s Rules of Order. Commissioner Zuniga seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 3. BUDGET BRIEFING – The Commission received a briefing on the 2020-2021 fiscal year budget from Ed VanEenoo, Chief Financial Officer 4. PUBLIC HEARING – Setting of priorities for future budget recommendations a. Marcela Lopez – Family Independence Initiative b. Ivanna Neri – Family Independence Initiative c. Susana Almanza – Community Development Corporations and the land development code d. Cathy McHorse – Success by 6 and early childhood e. Laura Olson – Go Austin Vamos Austin f. Jacqueline Angel – Commission on Seniors g. Laura Donnelly - Latinitas 1 | P a g e Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission h. John Gonzalez – dual language programming, land development code, tenants’ i. Lourdes Zuniga (not representing as a Commissioner) – Financial Literacy rights Coalition of Texas ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans 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 two days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Amanda Jasso at (512) 974-9107 or via email at Amanda.Jasso@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission, please contact Amanda Jasso at (512)974-9107 or Amanda.Jasso@austintexas.gov. 2 | P a g e
COLLEGE STUDENT COMMISSION MEETING Regular Meeting- Friday, January 24, 2020 One Texas Center, Room 325 505 Barton Springs Rd. 4pm-6pm COMMISSION MEMBERS: Denise Basore, Austin Community College Bryan Nya, Austin Community College Jared Breckenridge, Huston-Tillotson University Mykel Matthews, Huston-Tillotson University Malachi Peterson, Huston-Tillotson University Krista Gehlhausen, Concordia University MEETING CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. CITIZEN’S COMMUNICATIONS Brandon Barrows, Concordia University Kindle Kreis, University of Texas Matthew Barron, University of Texas Jessica Riley, St. Edward’s University Kate Tyler, St. Edward’s University Kristen Marx, St. Edward’s University Any 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. 3. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND CO-CHAIR Commissioners (who have been approved and completed training) are eligible to nominate themselves or other commissioners to serve as chair or co-chair. All commissioners must vote on both positions separately to determine both chair and co- chair. 4. OLD BUSINESS & REPORTS Capitol Metro recap Central Texas Food Bank 5. WORKING GROUPS- DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION Commissioners will discuss and strategize within their working groups plans for addressing issues for the remainder of the Spring semester. a) Cap Metro transportation b) Food insecurity 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 7. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request.
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2020 AT 6:30 P.M. CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 301 WEST 2nd STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS AGENDA The Building and Standards Commission (“Commission”) may go into a closed session under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel or for other reasons permitted by law as specifically listed on this agenda. Further, if necessary, the Commission may go into a closed session as permitted by law regarding any item on this agenda. Building and Standards Commission Members Jessica Mangrum, Chair Andrea Freiburger, Vice Chair Natalya Sheddan John Green Wordy Thompson Pablo Avila Timothy Stostad James Briceno Sade Ogunbode Edgar Farrera Thomas Vocke, Fire Marshall (Ex Officio) CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL – Speaker remarks limited to three minutes. 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. Note: Any speaker with a disability or requiring a translator will be allowed an additional three-minutes. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Building and Standards Commission’s December 12, 2019 regular meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS Case(s): The Commission will hear the following cases concerning alleged violations of the City’s Property Maintenance Code and may issue an order to vacate, relocate occupants, repair, demolish, or secure the premises; and may assess civil penalties: 1. Case Number: CL 2020-001818 Property address: 2311 Rebel Road / Owners: Sang In Lee and Ok Lan Lee Staff presenter: David Downing, Austin Code Department Staff recommendation: Repair primary and accessory commercial structures Page 1 2. Case Numbers: CL 2020-001815 3. Case Number: CL 2020-001826 Property address: 4503 Avenue B / Owner: 4501 Avenue B, LLC Staff presenter: Rich Lamancusa, Austin Code Department Staff recommendation: Repair residential duplex structure Property address: 5005 Cottonwood Drive, Unit A / Owner: Myrna Chavez Espejo Staff presenter: Johnny Serna, Austin Code Department Staff recommendation: Repair residential duplex structure 4. Case Number: CL 2020-001829 Property address: 5005 Cottonwood Drive, Unit B / Owner: Myrna Chavez Espejo Staff presenter: Johnny Serna, Austin Code Department Staff recommendation: Repair residential duplex structure Continued Case(s) Pending Commission Action: The Commission will hear the following returning cases and may issue orders to vacate, relocate occupants, repair, demolish, or secure the premises, or modify a civil penalty: 5. Case Number: CL 2019-088182 Property Address: …
JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at 3:00pm City Hall, Room 3102 301 W 2nd Street, Austin TX 78704 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Janee Briesemeister (Chair) Alternate: Sally Van Sickle Flannery Bope (Vice-Chair) Robin Orlowski Alternate: Rebecca Austen Gregory Smith Alternate: Maria Solis Nguyen Stanton Alternate: Krystal Gomez Sandra Chavez Amanda Afifi Karen Crawford Alicia Weigel Alternate: Joey Gidseg Alternate: Miriam Conner Alternate: Vince Cobalis Alternate: Charles Curry Alternate: Nathan White AGENDA Citizens wishing to speak on agenda and non-agenda related items must sign up at least ten minutes before the meeting is called to order. Citizens may speak on non-agenda items under the Citizens Communications section of the agenda. Citizens may speak on an agenda related item after a presentation on the item has been made. Citizens might not speak after City staff presentations. Speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns. Boards and Commissions follow the same rules as City Council meetings. CALL TO ORDER 1. CITIZENS COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 2. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES November 20, 2019 3. STAFF BRIEFING a. None 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action on the Land Development Code. b. Discussion and possible action on the revision of City Code 2-1-204. c. Discussion and possible action related to budget and community engagement events. 5. STANDING ITEMS a. Reports from members b. Update from the City of Austin’s Equity Office 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS None 7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans 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 two days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Jessica Coronado at (512) 974-2544 or via email at Jessica.Coronado@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Joint Inclusion Committee, please contact Jessica Coronado at (512) 974-2544 or Jessica.Coronado@austintexas.gov.
JOINT COMMITTEE OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION & PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Wednesday, January 22, 2020 – 11:30 A.M. Boards and Commissions Room, Room 1101, City Hall 301 W. 2nd St, Austin, Texas 78701 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Parks and Recreation Board Rich DePalma (Mayor) Romteen Farasat (D-4) Dawn Lewis (D-10) AGENDA Environmental Commission Linda Guerrero – Chair (D-9) Peggy Maceo (D-7) Mary Ann Neely (D-5) Pam Thompson (D-3) 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Joint Committee of the Environmental Commission & Parks and Recreation Board meeting of October 16, 2019. 3. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers must be signed up prior to the meeting being called to order, and each speaker will be allotted three (3) minutes to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 4. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS a. Presentation on Stakeholder and Public Notification Requirements When Considering New Tree Plantings at Barton Springs Pool, Lucas Massie, Parks and Recreation Department b. Upper Dam Project Update, Mike Kelly, Watershed Protection Department c. Discuss and Set Future Meeting Dates, Linda Guerrero, Committee Chair 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 6. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) Page 1 of 2 before the meeting date. Please call Sammi Curless, with the Austin Parks and Recreation Department, at 512- 974-6716, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Joint Committee of the Environmental Commission & the Parks and Recreation Board, please contact Sammi Curless at sammi.curless@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-974-6716. Page 2 of 2
JOINT COMMITTEE OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION & PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD October 16, 2019 – 11:30 AM Council Chambers, City Hall 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 MINUTES ATTENDANCE: Parks and Recreation Board: Present: Dawn Lewis (left meeting at 1:28 pm) Rich DePalma Absent: Tom Donovan Romteen Farasat Environmental Commission: Present: Mary Ann Neely (left meeting at 2:12 pm) Linda Guerrero—Chair Peggy Maceo Pam Thompson A. CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order by the Chair at 11:35 a.m. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Committee Member Lewis moved to approve the minutes of the Joint Committee of the Environmental Commission and the Parks and Recreation Board meeting of May 29, 2018. Motion was seconded by Committee Member Maceo. Motion carried on a vote of 6-0, with two committee members absent. C. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION There was one general citizen communication. D. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION 2. Upper Dam Project Update, David Johns, Watershed Protection Department After presentation of the agenda item by City staff, there were seven citizen communications, with additional citizens donating time to speakers. Committee Chair Guerrero moved to have the City of Austin Watershed Protection Department outline a stakeholder process for the Upper Dam Project with consideration for a third-party analysis, and notify the Joint Committee of the Environmental Commission and the Parks and Recreations Board of the outcome of that decision, reporting back on the stakeholder process for review by the Joint Committee. Motion was seconded by Committee Member Lewis. Motion carried 6-0, with two committee members absent. 3. Barton Springs Bathhouse Update, Sergio Altamirano, Public Works Department & John McKennis, Parks and Recreation Department After presentation of the agenda item by City staff and project consultant, there were three citizen communications. No action was taken by the Joint Committee. Due to staff time constraints, Item D5 was moved up on the agenda and heard before D4. 5. Review, clarify, and discuss notification requirements for tree plantings on the South side of the Barton Springs pool including written agreements with the public and stakeholders, Linda Guerrero, Committee Chair & Peggy Maceo, Committee Member. There were two citizen communications. After staff presentation and discussion, Committee Chair Guerrero moved that the Parks and Recreations staff and the Forestry Division staff will devise a written agreement with stakeholders, partner groups, and nonprofits that request planting within the Barton Springs pool area. The written planting agreement will be directed to the …
Barton Springs Tree Planting Process Joint Committee Ask PARD Staff and Forestry Staff will devise a written agreement with stakeholders, partner groups and nonprofits that request tree plantings within the Barton Springs Pool area. The written planting agreement will be presented or communicated to the Joint Committee as a notification process. Planting Guiding Principles • Masterplan • • “new trees should be planted to preemptively replenish the canopy and to densify the shade” “selected from the native Texas tree palette and should be chosen for their beauty, their durability and their appropriateness to their waterside location” • Age Diversity • Species Diversity Planting Notification • Planting will be shard via a memo by July 1st each year • Presentation when the Joint Committee meets between July 1st and the start of the tree planting season Steps After Notification • PARD makes tree purchases. Possible donation support • Planting dates established • Maintenance details coordinated • Work with volunteers and support groups Tree Inventory
M E M O R A N D U M Joint Committee of the Environmental Commission & Parks and Recreation Board Michael P. Kelly, P.E., Managing Engineer Environmental Resource Management, Watershed Protection Department January 16, 2020 TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Joint Committee of the Environmental Commission & Parks and Recreation Board, Item 4b, Upper Dam Project Update In response to discussions at the October 16, 2019 Joint Committee meeting on the Barton Springs Pool Upper Dam proposal, staff has the following update. Staff presented a proposal to install three gates into the upper dam that would allow periodic inflows of Barton Creek water into Barton Springs Pool. Public testimony on the proposal included the following categories of concern: Increases in pollutant concentration, risk to human health; Increases in algae; • Changes to temperature; • • • Certainty of gate operations; • Costs/benefits and • Certainty of ecological benefits. Staff from Watershed Protection and Parks and Recreation appreciate this first round of stakeholder input. The concerns raised by the public echo questions posed by staff in developing a plan to further investigate the feasibility of this proposal. After examining the existing data and information and determining what is needed to make conclusive projections regarding the performance of the gates, staff decided that we are unable at this time to recommend moving forward with the next phase of the gate project. In order to move forward, staff needs to gain a more complete understanding of the pool ecosystem that will allow us to define a desired condition warranting the investments in a gate system. That understanding requires more information on historical and baseline conditions in the pool. It also requires that we develop a more comprehensive model of the pool system that will allow staff to manipulate the inflow variables to calculate impacts on temperature, pollution concentration, impact on pool cleaning and gate operations. To that end, staff will develop a workplan for consideration in Fiscal Year 2021 that outlines all the needed steps to develop a more complete understanding of the pool. Should this plan rise to high priority as a department activity, staff will include in our project list for Fiscal Year 2021. At that time, we will be able to provide an updated briefing on potential next steps. Should the Joint Committee members have any follow up questions, please contact Mike Kelly at 512- 974-6591 or mike.kelly@austintexas.gov. cc: Jorge …
JOINT COMMITTEE OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION & PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD 2020 Meeting Schedule Wednesday, April 22, 2020 Wednesday, July 22, 2020 Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Joint Sustainability Committee January 22, 2020 6:00pm City Hall, Council Chambers 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas AGENDA Karen Magid (Austin Travis County Food Policy Board) Nhat Ho (Water & Wastewater Commission) Holt Lackey (Economic Prosperity Commission) Vacant - (Parks & Recreation Board) David Carroll (Design Commission) Alberta Phillips (City Council) Karen Hadden (Electric Utility Commission) Rob Schneider (Planning Commission) MEMBERS Kaiba White, Chair (Resource Mgmt. Commission) Katie Coyne, Vice-Chair (Environmental Commission) Melissa Rothrock (Zero Waste Advisory Commission) Kelly Davis (Urban Transportation Commission) Fisayo Fadelu (Community Development Commission) CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES For more information, please visit: www.austintexas.gov/jsc a. December 18, 2019 meeting of the Joint Sustainability Committee 2. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The 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. 3. NEW BUSINESS a) Urban Forestry Presentation – Keith Mars, Development Services Department (Discussion and/or possible action) – 45 minutes b) Food Policy Recommendation on Land Development Code Revision (Discussion and/or c) Community Climate Plan Update – Zach Baumer, Office of Sustainability (Discussion possible action) –45 minutes and/or possible action) – 20 minutes 4. OLD BUSINESS 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. Working group updates (Discussion and/or possible action) b. Commission members report back on any relevant discussions from their respective boards and commissions (Discussion and/or possible action) - Ongoing updates from Office of Sustainability regarding Community Climate Plan revision - Equity analysis of Atlas 14 - Green Infrastructure Plan - Adaptation overview from US Forest Service workshop - CapMetro – Project Connect Update ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Zach Baumer with the Office of Sustainability at 512-974-2836, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Joint Sustainability Committee, please contact Zach Baumer at (zach.baumer@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2836).
JOINT COMMITTEE OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION & PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Wednesday, January 22, 2020 – 11:30 A.M. Boards and Commissions Room, Room 1101, City Hall 301 W. 2nd St, Austin, Texas 78701 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Parks and Recreation Board Rich DePalma (Mayor) Romteen Farasat (D-4) Dawn Lewis (D-10) AGENDA Environmental Commission Linda Guerrero – Chair (D-9) Peggy Maceo (D-7) Mary Ann Neely (D-5) Pam Thompson (D-3) 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Joint Committee of the Environmental Commission & Parks and Recreation Board meeting of October 16, 2019. 3. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers must be signed up prior to the meeting being called to order, and each speaker will be allotted three (3) minutes to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 4. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS a. Presentation on Stakeholder and Public Notification Requirements When Considering New Tree Plantings at Barton Springs Pool, Lucas Massie, Parks and Recreation Department b. Upper Dam Project Update, Mike Kelly, Watershed Protection Department c. Discuss and Set Future Meeting Dates, Linda Guerrero, Committee Chair 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 6. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) Page 1 of 2 before the meeting date. Please call Sammi Curless, with the Austin Parks and Recreation Department, at 512- 974-6716, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Joint Committee of the Environmental Commission & the Parks and Recreation Board, please contact Sammi Curless at sammi.curless@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-974-6716. Page 2 of 2
JOINT COMMITTEE OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION & PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD October 16, 2019 – 11:30 AM Council Chambers, City Hall 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 MINUTES ATTENDANCE: Parks and Recreation Board: Present: Dawn Lewis (left meeting at 1:28 pm) Rich DePalma Absent: Tom Donovan Romteen Farasat Environmental Commission: Present: Mary Ann Neely (left meeting at 2:12 pm) Linda Guerrero—Chair Peggy Maceo Pam Thompson A. CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order by the Chair at 11:35 a.m. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Committee Member Lewis moved to approve the minutes of the Joint Committee of the Environmental Commission and the Parks and Recreation Board meeting of May 29, 2018. Motion was seconded by Committee Member Maceo. Motion carried on a vote of 6-0, with two committee members absent. C. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION There was one general citizen communication. D. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION 2. Upper Dam Project Update, David Johns, Watershed Protection Department After presentation of the agenda item by City staff, there were seven citizen communications, with additional citizens donating time to speakers. Committee Chair Guerrero moved to have the City of Austin Watershed Protection Department outline a stakeholder process for the Upper Dam Project with consideration for a third-party analysis, and notify the Joint Committee of the Environmental Commission and the Parks and Recreations Board of the outcome of that decision, reporting back on the stakeholder process for review by the Joint Committee. Motion was seconded by Committee Member Lewis. Motion carried 6-0, with two committee members absent. 3. Barton Springs Bathhouse Update, Sergio Altamirano, Public Works Department & John McKennis, Parks and Recreation Department After presentation of the agenda item by City staff and project consultant, there were three citizen communications. No action was taken by the Joint Committee. Due to staff time constraints, Item D5 was moved up on the agenda and heard before D4. 5. Review, clarify, and discuss notification requirements for tree plantings on the South side of the Barton Springs pool including written agreements with the public and stakeholders, Linda Guerrero, Committee Chair & Peggy Maceo, Committee Member. There were two citizen communications. After staff presentation and discussion, Committee Chair Guerrero moved that the Parks and Recreations staff and the Forestry Division staff will devise a written agreement with stakeholders, partner groups, and nonprofits that request planting within the Barton Springs pool area. The written planting agreement will be directed to the …
Barton Springs Tree Planting Process Joint Committee Ask PARD Staff and Forestry Staff will devise a written agreement with stakeholders, partner groups and nonprofits that request tree plantings within the Barton Springs Pool area. The written planting agreement will be presented or communicated to the Joint Committee as a notification process. Planting Guiding Principles • Masterplan • • “new trees should be planted to preemptively replenish the canopy and to densify the shade” “selected from the native Texas tree palette and should be chosen for their beauty, their durability and their appropriateness to their waterside location” • Age Diversity • Species Diversity Planting Notification • Planting will be shard via a memo by July 1st each year • Presentation when the Joint Committee meets between July 1st and the start of the tree planting season Steps After Notification • PARD makes tree purchases. Possible donation support • Planting dates established • Maintenance details coordinated • Work with volunteers and support groups Tree Inventory
M E M O R A N D U M Joint Committee of the Environmental Commission & Parks and Recreation Board Michael P. Kelly, P.E., Managing Engineer Environmental Resource Management, Watershed Protection Department January 16, 2020 TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Joint Committee of the Environmental Commission & Parks and Recreation Board, Item 4b, Upper Dam Project Update In response to discussions at the October 16, 2019 Joint Committee meeting on the Barton Springs Pool Upper Dam proposal, staff has the following update. Staff presented a proposal to install three gates into the upper dam that would allow periodic inflows of Barton Creek water into Barton Springs Pool. Public testimony on the proposal included the following categories of concern: Increases in pollutant concentration, risk to human health; Increases in algae; • Changes to temperature; • • • Certainty of gate operations; • Costs/benefits and • Certainty of ecological benefits. Staff from Watershed Protection and Parks and Recreation appreciate this first round of stakeholder input. The concerns raised by the public echo questions posed by staff in developing a plan to further investigate the feasibility of this proposal. After examining the existing data and information and determining what is needed to make conclusive projections regarding the performance of the gates, staff decided that we are unable at this time to recommend moving forward with the next phase of the gate project. In order to move forward, staff needs to gain a more complete understanding of the pool ecosystem that will allow us to define a desired condition warranting the investments in a gate system. That understanding requires more information on historical and baseline conditions in the pool. It also requires that we develop a more comprehensive model of the pool system that will allow staff to manipulate the inflow variables to calculate impacts on temperature, pollution concentration, impact on pool cleaning and gate operations. To that end, staff will develop a workplan for consideration in Fiscal Year 2021 that outlines all the needed steps to develop a more complete understanding of the pool. Should this plan rise to high priority as a department activity, staff will include in our project list for Fiscal Year 2021. At that time, we will be able to provide an updated briefing on potential next steps. Should the Joint Committee members have any follow up questions, please contact Mike Kelly at 512- 974-6591 or mike.kelly@austintexas.gov. cc: Jorge …
JOINT COMMITTEE OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION & PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD 2020 Meeting Schedule Wednesday, April 22, 2020 Wednesday, July 22, 2020 Wednesday, October 28, 2020
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION BSC Aged 2012 Cases & Older Presentation Presenter: Robert Moore December 12, 2019 4502 Sherwyn Drive; CL 98-001588 • First BSC Order issued December 2, 1998; Residential Repair Order • 60 days/$250 per week penalty • Second BSC Order issued March 23, 2016; Residential Demolition Order • civil penalty of $223,071.43 (accrued per the Commission’s prior order, TRV #6047574) and cease accrual of new penalties based on prior order; • Demolition Order 45 days/$250 per week penalty • Same owner. 1st Order; migrated from InspectTrack, Information missing (photos, case notes, notice of violation, communication/inspections) 2nd Order; case notes incomplete, no consistent inspections, communication with owner not documented • Violation: Violations at 4502 Sherwyn Drive • BSC Compliance Date July 5, 2017. Code Official proceeded with demolition • Amount owed: $223,071.43 and $15,107.14 1910 (aka 1914) E. 18th St.; 94-001615 • First BSC Order issued March 26, 1997; Residential Repair Order • 60 days/$250 per week penalty • Second BSC Order issued April 22, 2009; Residential Demolition Order • civil penalty of $155,142.86 (accrued per the Commission’s prior order, TRV #12905 0179) and cease accrual of new penalties based on prior order; • 30 days/Demolition Order • New owner. Both Orders; migrated from InspectTrack, no initial, follow up or final photos, deficiency language missing, notice of violation, case notes incomplete, no consistent inspections, communication with owner not documented • BSC Compliance Date February 1, 2010. Code Official proceeded with demolition ($12,176 + $175 + interest) • Violation: Violations at 1914 E. 18th Street • Amount owed: $155,142.86 plus interest for the liens 2120 Avenue N; 05-020186 • BSC Order issued January 25, 2006; 3 part Residential Repair Order • Repair residential structure 120 days/$250 per week penalty • Security fence 10 days/$250.00 per week penalty • Remove trash and debris 30 days/$250.00 per week penalty • Penalties not to exceed $250.00 per week for property • Same owner. Migrated from InspectTrack, no initial, follow up or final and photos, deficiency language missing, notice of violation missing, case notes incomplete, no consistent inspections, communication with owner not documented • BSC Compliance April 1, 2009. Owner demolished • Violation: Violations at 0 Avenue N • Amount owed: $37,071.43 2606 Audubon Place; 04-018643 • BSC Order issued March 23, 2005; Residential Repair Order • 120 days/$250 per week penalty • Same owner. Migrated from InspectTrack, no initial, follow up or …
Repeat Offender Properties Suspension and Revocation Presented by Daniel Word January 14, 2020 Criteria: ROP Registration 2 5 2 or more separate notices of violation that were not corrected within the time required. or more separate notices of violation issued on separate days regardless of whether the violation was corrected or not. or more citations within 24 consecutive months. What exactly does it mean to suspend and revoke? Noticing the property owner Review Decide Act Your role Outcomes • Compliance • Reinstatement of registration • District Court THANK YOU Any questions?
AUSTIN COMMUNITY CLIMATE PLAN UPDATE January 22, 2020 Community Content Workshops ■ At these workshops, you will: – – – Provide input and feedback to City staff about the challenges and barriers to reaching Austin’s climate goals. Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of current sustainability trends and practices. Help identify priorities and strategies to improve lives, increase affordability, and craft equitable solutions that work for people. Transportation Electrification Community Workshop Tuesday, February 4th from 5:30-8pm at Austin Energy Town Lake Center - Assembly Room 130 Sustainable Buildings Community Workshop Saturday, February 8th from 2-4:30pm at Huston-Tillotson University - Dickey-Lawless Science Building Natural Systems Community Workshop Tuesday, February 11th from 5:30-8pm at the Carver Library Auditorium Transportation and Land Use Community Workshop Thursday, February 13th from 5:30-8pm at the Carver Library Auditorium Climate Change and Consumption Community Workshop Saturday, February 22nd from 10:30-1pm Location TBD *check later for updates 2 Climate Ambassadors ■ Kickoff Meetings are complete ■ Ambassadors will start attending some Advisory Group / Steering Committee meetings ■ They will all be attending / contributing to at least one Content Workshop ■ Brainstorming on their engagement approach as well as questions to get feedback on are in process 3 Upcoming ■ All groups are meeting for 2 hours every other week! – Calendar here: http://austintexas.gov/climateplan ■ Community Content Workshops ■ Communications – – Speak up Austin page is in process Blog postings are in process ■ The Steering Committee is working on: – Analysis of new Long-Term Goals – – Equity Framework and Tools for Advisory Group to use Table of Contents Options for the Final Plan 4 THE INAUGURAL TEXAS RESILIENCE CONFERENCE Conceived by the Office of Sustainability, Texas CROs and professors 2-day event with ~250 attendees Event info: • Palmer Events Center, Austin, TX • May 20-21, 2020 Audience: government, non-profit organizations, community groups, private industry, and academia across the state Organized by: • Sierra C. Woodruff, Assistant Professor Texas A&M University • Sascha Petersen (Adaptation International) • Office of Sustainability + steering & program committee Call for Proposals OPEN NOW! www.txresilience.org/ 2020 Generation & Resource Planning Timeline Sep 2019 - Working group kicks off and establishes charter - Studies directed from 2017 Resource Plan provided Oct 2019 Scope, input assumptions and scenarios prioritized with Working Group Nov 2019 Modeling and scenario analysis performed Feb 2019 Preliminary recommendations presented to Working Group Mar 2020 2019 - 2020 …
Your Community Tree Preservation City of Austin Joint Sustainability Division January 22, 2020 Keith Mars, AICP,CA City of Austin, Texas Overview • The Community Tree Preservation Division • Tree preservation policy objectives and outcomes • Code and process • Due diligence • Proposed Code Rewrite Chapter 1 The Community Tree Preservation Division: Urban Forest Program (A Healthy Urban Forest for All) Click here to see all the great work Chapter 2 The Community Tree Preservation Division: City Arborist Program (Nationally recognized tree preservation ordinances) Tree Ordinances in Austin • First adopted in 1983 • Public health, safety, and welfare (Home Rule & Discretionary) • Preserve first then replenish • Alignment with council strategic outcomes Preserve the character of Austin’s urban forest, protect its current health, and increase it’s longevity The Value of Trees in the Urban Environment • Trees are foundational to multiple public policy objects • Trees are a $16 billion asset • Trees reduce energy cost by ~$20M/year • Trees reduce speed and shade pedestrians Our Community Values Trees • Home Rule—Tree protection is an expression of our values • Continued public support for trees and tree preservation is crucial to the future of our urban forest Efficacy of Heritage Tree Ordinance - Ordinance adopted in February 2010 - 14 Commission variances - Over 5,000 reviews by City Arborist staff - More than 70,000 inches of Heritage Trees reviewed - 95% preservation rate. National model. Chapter 2 Administering the Tree Ordinances (Process matters) The Larger the Tree, the Greater the Protection Review Criteria for Protected and Heritage Trees Code Criteria for Rules for Protecting Removal Trees 1. Prevents a reasonable use 2. Prevents reasonable access 3. Dead, diseased, or imminent hazard Due Process for Administering Heritage Tree Ordinance Chapter 3 Due Diligence for Reasonable Use (Reveal the real and perceived constraints, protect more trees) • Parking standards. • Know your Fire Code! It has a big impact on land use and trees. • Know your driveway alignment options. Transportation SETBACKS - 15' ALLOWS FOR 45-75%GLAZING 15' 15' Site Diagram Thornton 2 Office Building REQUIRED FIRE ACCESS 43' FROM SOUTH PROP. LINE ALLOWS FOR PERIMETER PARKING Site Diagram Thornton 2 Office Building 5' SIDEWALK 5' SIDEWALK 25' 18' RESIDENTAL COMPATIBILITY SETBACK 300' from Property line 200' from Property line 100' from Property line Site Diagram Thornton 2 Office Building TREE PRESERVATION COUNCIL HERITAGE TREE OFFSET TOP FLOOR 5' SHIFTED …
