Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 2/5/2020 Figure 1: Commercial and Multifamily Project Pipeline Commercial and Small Business Multifamily 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 t n u o C t c e o r P j 74 68 Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily 10 1 13 9 212 87 41 Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation FY21 Paid and Verification Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation and Verification FY21 Paid Project Pipeline Notes: 1. Figures includes all leads and applications, regardless of estimated rebate amount. 2. “Pre-Approval in Progress” includes: 1) customer/contractor submitted leads; 2) applications in development but not yet submitted to Austin Energy; and 3) applications submitted to Austin Energy that are under review for eligibility and approval of project scope. 3. “Approved: Installation and Verification” includes projects: 1) approved with installation underway; and 2) where installation is complete and final inspection and quality review are ongoing. 4. “FY21 Projects Paid” includes projects in which the check or payment has been distributed to the customer in FY21 5. In coordination with the customer and contractor, Austin Energy periodically removes leads and new applications that do not proceed to Installation. 6. Multifamily COVID-19 Note: Multifamily projects are allowed to proceed. Tenant approval will be obtained for all interior upgrades. Projects will proceed in phases to limit contractor time spent in tenant spaces. 7. Commercial & Small Business COVID-19 Note: Program staff continue to process rebate payments. Inspections are proceeding with remote video software; limited in-person inspections occur when absolutely necessary. 250 200 150 100 50 0 t n u o C t c e o r P j Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 2/5/2020 Table 1: Multifamily and Multifamily Income Qualified – Estimated RCA Project Pipeline (for estimated rebates >$62k) Latest Workflow Enrollment # Location Name Installation Address Council District Estimated kW savings Estimated kWh savings Estimated $ Incentive Measures Planned Installation 1203275 8405 BENT TREE RD 10 98.3 231,788 $82,263 Bent Tree Apartments* Installation 1209470 Bridge at Terracina 10 91.0 264,910 $153,023 170 8100 N. MoPac Expressway Multifamily Installation 7 68.9 328,210 $151,500 1205826, 1207373, 1207491 Lantower Tech Ridge* 14233 The Lakes Blvd * projects in which the RCA Fact Sheet was submitted in a prior month’s report Total # of Units 126 Air Conditioner Replacement and Smart Thermostats Attic Insulation, Lighting, Smart Thermostats, HVAC Tune-Up, Water Saving Devices Smart Thermostats and HVAC …
RMC Monthly Report January 2021 FY21 Mark Jordan Water Conservation Division City of Austin | Austin Water s t i n U f o r e b m u N 400 300 700 600 500 200 100 0 Residential Program Participation, FY21 YTD FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 249 253 200 353 121 122 45 23 29 54 31 20 14 75 19 8 6 2 2 2 5 4 Home Water Use Monitoring Device Irrigation Upgrade Irrigation Audits WaterWise Landscape WaterWise Rainscape Rainwater Harvesting RMC Monthly Report – January 2021, FY21 02 60 50 40 s t i n U f o r e b m u N 30 20 10 0 Commercial & Multifamily Program Participation, FY21 YTD FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 54 17 8 11 1 0 3 2 0 0 0 2 Commercial Audit Commercial Process Rebates Commercial Kitchen Rebates RMC Monthly Report – January 2021, FY21 03 $450,000 $400,000 $350,000 $300,000 $ e v i t n e c n I $250,000 $200,000 $150,000 $100,000 $50,000 $0 Rebates and Incentives Budget, FY21 YTD FY21 Total Budget Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 $420,000 $245,000 $- $65,000 $- $28,763.12 Commercial Commercial Multi-Family Multi-Family Residential Residential RMC Monthly Report – January 2021, FY21 04 Helping Hands Outreach (H2O) Programs • G.O. REPAIR! – Austin Water (AW) partners with Housing & Planning Department’s (Formerly Neighborhood Housing and Community Development) G.O. Repair! program to provide grants of up to $20,000 per year to qualifying homeowners for plumbing repairs, accessibility improvements, and to make other repairs to address substandard housing conditions that pose health and safety risks. • FREE HOME WATER USE REPORT – AW provides customers with access to a water use mobile app and internet reports to help homeowners achieve greater water savings. Customers can receive customized leak alerts, conservation tips, and information about rebate programs • FREE WATER CONSERVATION TOOLS – AW Conservation provides free water saving materials such as: high efficiency aerators and showerheads; micro-fiber towels; and soil moisture meters to residential and multi-family customers. • PRIVATE WASTEWATER LATERAL REPAIR/REPLACEMENT – AW can provide financial assistance to eligible customers for the replacement or repair of private wastewater laterals at single-family homes or duplexes whose household income is 100% or less than the area Median Family Income. RMC Monthly Report – January 2021, FY21 05 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 Water Waste/Watering Restrictions Enforcement Activity, FY21 YTD …
Versión en español a continuación. Resource Management Commission Meeting February 16, 2021 The Resource Management Commission to be held February 16, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance of Monday, February 15, 2021 by noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Resource Management Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at Natasha Goodwin at 512-322-6505 or Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com no later than noon, Monday, February 15, 2021. The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time 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 Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live 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 call (512) 322-6450 at least 48 hours before the meeting date. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Resource Management Commission , please call Natasha Goodwin (512) 322-6505. Reunión del Resource Management Commission FECHA de la reunion (February 16, 2021) 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 (February 15, 2021). 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 …
ITEM 2 Posting Language Approve an ordinance authorizing acceptance of $1,000,000 as part of the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) award from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and amending the Fiscal Year 2020 - 2021 Austin Energy Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20200812-001) to appropriate $1,000,000 for Building Technologies Proving Ground – Public Sector Field Validation Conservation Research and Development Program. Lead Department Austin Energy Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $1,000,000 is available from the Department of Energy (DOE). A city funding match of $450,000 is required and available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Austin Energy Operating Budget. A fiscal note is attached. Prior Council Action: For More Information: Kurt Stogdill, Manager, Green Building and Emerging Technology, 512- 322-6510 Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: February 8, 2021-Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission on a vote of 8-0, with Commissioners Ferchill, Funkhouser and Wray absent. February 16, 2021- Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: In January of 2021 the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) awarded the City of Austin (Austin Energy or AE) a $1,450,000 cooperative agreement, three-year term grant under the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Building Technologies Proving Ground – Public Sector Field Validation to help local government demonstrate how new technologies and operational improvements perform when integrated into real-world commercial and multi-family buildings. The objective of this funding is to generate and disseminate data on the field performance of novel approaches to integrate advanced building technologies that can inform commercial and multi- family building efficiency, demand flexibility, and building-to-grid programs. Projects funded through this FOA will have the potential to significantly reduce energy use in U.S. commercial buildings, develop new value streams for commercial building owners, and provide the end use flexibility required to dynamically balance the distribution grid. Austin Energy will collaborate with property owners to deploy energy efficiency technology, with a goal of 50% of program participation comprised of affordable housing. Austin Energy will collaborate with energy aggregators working in the multifamily space, energy technology and installation service providers to develop and deploy equipment in existing properties. Austin Energy will collaborate with non-profit organizations working to advance energy used by buildings through research and education. New partnership agreements will be necessary to work with energy aggregators working in the multifamily space and non-profit organizations capable of complex data analysis, independent third- party review of …
Water Conservation Update Resource Management Commission February 16, 2021 City of Austin | Austin Water Goals, Strategies, Research and Planning 01 Metrics 03 02 04 Customer Service Enforcement and Compliance 05 What’s Ahead 01 Goals, Strategies, & Metrics GOALS GOALS, STRATEGIES, AND M Sustainable water use given limited available supplies and climate change impacts Defer, minimize additional treatment, distribution, infrastructure and transactional costs Delay, minimize increases in cost of service and rates Protect the environment by reducing river divisions and reducing runoff STRATEGIES GOALS, STRATEGIES, AND M Regulatory – codes, ordinances, rules and permitting Pricing signals using tiered rates Operational efficiency – the water/energy nexus System water loss control Reclaimed water use Reduced energy consumption that relies on cooling water Patrols to enforce water waste prohibitions and watering restrictions Reporting and inspection programs to enforce water efficiency standards and equipment requirements Public education and outreach Rebates, incentives and behavior modification tools GOALS, STRATEGIES, AND M METRICS Total annual average gallons per capita per day (GPCD) on a 5-year rolling average Peak day demand – total GPD Total potable water offsets Total annual raw water divisions Delay in remaining payment to LCRA LOOKING FOR “BIG WATER” IN CONSERVATION GOALS, STRATEGIES, AND M •Reduce system loss •Increase reclaimed water use •Increase alternative on -site water use •Reduce outdoor water use: landscape transformation and limits on irrigation systems •Reduce water consumption used for energy production 02 Research and Planning RESEARCH AND PLANNIN REPORTING • TWDB, TCEQ, LCRA • City council, RMC, WWW • Water Forward Task Force RESEARCH PLANNING AND ANALYSIS • Develop short - and long -term goals • Research potential strategies to meet goals • Estimate water savings and perform cost/benefit analysis of potential strategies • Review, revise or phase out programs • Evaluate new and innovative technology • Prepare and submit water conservation and drought contingency plans • Maintain data integrity; create GIS layers PROGRAM DIGEST EXAMPLE 03 Customer Service CUSTOMER SERVICE CUSTOMER SERVICE TEAM • Develops/implements new demand management strategies • Administers over 20 rebate programs covering all water use sectors and end uses (most in division history) • Conducts free irrigation audits for high water users and bill complaints • Responds to customers calls, emails and requests for free high efficiency plumbing fixtures, materials and handbooks • Administers partnership …
Versión en español a continuación. Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission February 16, 2021 Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission to be held February 16, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (February 15, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the February 16, 2021 Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at Joshua Robinson at 512-974-9006 later than noon, (February 15, 2021). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time 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 joshua.robinson@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 the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission FECHA de la reunion (February 16, 2021) 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 (February 15, 2021 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 Joshua Robinson at 512-974-9006 a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe …
Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities (MCPD) Meeting Friday February 12, 2021 MCPD to be held Friday, February 12, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance by Thursday, February 11, 2021 by 12:00pm noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the February 12, 2021 MCPD Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512)-974-3256 or david.ondich@austintexas.gov no later than noon, Thursday, February 11, 2021. 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 made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time 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 david.ondich@austintexas.gov by Noon on Thursday, February 11, 2021. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Reunión del Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities (MCPD) FECHA de la reunion (02/12/2021) 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 (02/11/21 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: (512)-974-3256 y • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de david.ondich@austitnexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). • Una vez que se haya realizado una solicitud para hablar con el enlace de la junta, la información para llamar …
RESOLUTION NO. WHEREAS, the City of Austin’s greatest asset is its people who are passionate about their city, committed to its improvement, and determined to see its vision become a reality; and WHEREAS, the percent of registered voters who voted in the past 4 years of city elections exceeded 60 percent; and WHEREAS, an overwhelming majority of registered voters who live in Austin voted for the current Austin City Council representation; and WHEREAS, over 700 Austinites participate and serve on over 60 Boards and Commissions to help shape, and continually improve upon the policies of the City and the lives of its Residents; and WHEREAS, the input provided to the Austin City Council through the City’s Boards and Commissions reflects the will of the community; and WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City of Austin that the legislative agenda guide City staff, in coordination with the City’s strategic partners, in their efforts to advocate on behalf of the City of Austin and its residents; and WHEREAS, each year, the Texas Legislature increasingly attempts to pass legislation that negatively impacts the City through preemption or limiting the ability to advocate; and WHEREAS, the 2019 Legislature strongly considered and almost passed S.B. 29 which would have limited the ability of the City to utilize community advocates to effectively advocate on behalf of the policies created and supported by its residents; and WHEREAS, taxpayers and City residents benefit from and need community advocates as a tool that amplifies their voices before the Legislature, Congress, and regulatory bodies; and WHEREAS, a prohibition on community advocacy equates to censorship of Residents’ voices and is detrimental to a representative democracy where all Austinites and Texans have equal opportunities to voice their opinions. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE _________________ OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN HEREBY ADOPTS THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION THAT: The _________________________ endorses the City of Austin’s 2020 Legislative Agenda adopted by the Austin City Council on September 17th, 2020. RESOLUTION NO. The __________________________ believes the general principals of the policy and position statements contained in the City of Austin’s state legislative agenda capture the positions of its membership and the community it represents. The ___________________________ urges all Austin delegation members of the Texas Legislature to protect the City’s right to effectively represent the taxpayers and continue to amplify their collective voices through advocacy at the Texas Legislature. The _____________________ …
DRAFT A Resolution To Get The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities on the Austin Economic Development Corporation WHEREAS, people with disabilities are hard hit by the Covid‐19 pandemic specifically because of our pre‐ existing conditions; WHEREAS, the City of Austin, has a very large and engaged local disability community, several of whom are also small business entrepreneurs; WHEREAS, the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities (MCPD) is a voting member of the Joint Inclusion Committee which helps advise both the Equity Office, and Chief Equity Officer; WHEREAS, the City of Austin’s Chief Equity Officer is already a sitting member of the Austin Economic Development Corporation; WHEREAS, full access to appropriate k‐12 special education, Americans with Disabilities Act provisions, and 504 services for all Austin residents was disrupted by the Covid‐19 pandemic, and quality of received education services provides a critical foundation for achieving future life successes including employment and career opportunities; WHEREAS, people with disabilities must receive full access to appropriate education, post‐secondary education, and workforce training programs, even during a pandemic; WHEREAS, one of the long‐term goals of the MCPD even prior to the Covid‐19 pandemic is increased and improved meaningful employment opportunities for people with disabilities; WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy specifically shows a higher unemployment rate for people with disabilities than the general population; WHEREAS, achieving equity also involves eliminating all traces of ableism from City programs which systematically ignore the explicit representation and specific experiences of people with disabilities. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities requests that the City of Austin amend the bylaws of the Austin Economic Development Corporation so a representative from the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities is permanently seated on this city corporation and is helping to advise the City of Austin about economic, educational and community development opportunities especially for people with disabilities.
A Resolution to Join the Austin‐Travis County Hate Crimes Task Force DRAFT WHEREAS, the State of Texas proactively recognizes disability in a list of hate crime victim demographics; WHEREAS, ableism is discrimination occurring in society specifically because of disability and the City of Austin with large populations of people with disabilities, has an ethical obligation to finally publically acknowledge and properly address ableism as also being an unfortunate part of the City of Austin’s unique history; WHEREAS, ableism is central to the lived experience of people with disabilities and incidents should not be downplayed or minimized; WHEREAS, MCPD has already begun to address and work toward constructively addressing and effectively resolving past and existing patterns of ableism within the Austin Police Department and City of Austin; WHEREAS, both the Human Rights Commission and the Immigrant Affairs Commission , whom the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities (MCPD) already actively collaborates with through mutual projects on the Joint Inclusion Committee, are already full voting members of the Austin‐Travis County Hate Crimes Task Force; WHEREAS, MCPD wants to continue working together with the Austin Police Department, the Office of Police Monitor, the Equity Office, and the City of Austin to proactively recognize and constructively resolve reported bias incidents which occur specifically because of disability; WHEREAS, proactively recognizing and constructively resolving violence against people with disabilities and ableism in our City helps make Austin a safer more equitable and inclusive community for people of all abilities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities recommends that the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities join the Austin Travis County Hate Crimes Task Force as a full voting member.
DRAFT A Resolution to Replace Mention of TTY in City of Austin Facilities WHEREAS, teletypewriters (TTY) are an outdated and rarely used means of communication within the Deaf community; WHEREAS, the City of Austin, being home to the Texas School for the Deaf, has a large local vibrant, and very engaged Deaf community; WHEREAS, the City of Austin prides itself on both being aware of all current technologies and constantly striving to achieve cultural inclusion; WHEREAS, cultural inclusion and awareness of current technology must include fully include people with disabilities and people with disabilities must fully include the Deaf community and their preferred and current means of communicating with all City personnel and facilities; WHEREAS, the City of Austin itself no longer even uses TTY as a means of communication with the Deaf community and had already replaced TTY devices with VRS, but had not already updated corresponding references in City publications; WHEREAS, having provided current communications information is part of ensuring a government which works for all. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities recommends that the City of Austin replace all existing references to TTY which are still currently being printed in official City publications with Video Relay Services (VRS) in order to effectively facilitate appropriate and equitable public communications with the Austin, Texas Deaf community.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Mayor’s Committee on People with Disabilities Recommendation Number: 20210212-2B: A Resolution to Replace Mention of TTY in City of Austin Facilities WHEREAS, teletypewriters (TTY) are an outdated and rarely used means of communication within the Deaf community; WHEREAS, the City of Austin, being home to the Texas School for the Deaf, has a large local vibrant, and very engaged Deaf community; WHEREAS, the City of Austin prides itself on both being aware of all current technologies and constantly striving to achieve cultural inclusion; WHEREAS, cultural inclusion and awareness of current technology must include fully include people with disabilities and people with disabilities must fully include the Deaf community and their preferred and current means of communicating with all City personnel and facilities; WHEREAS, the City of Austin itself no longer even uses TTY as a means of communication with the Deaf community and had already replaced TTY devices with VRS, but had not already updated corresponding references in City publications; WHEREAS, having provided current communications information is part of ensuring a government which works for all. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities recommends that the City of Austin replace all existing references to TTY which are still currently being printed in official City publications with Video Relay Services (VRS) in order to effectively facilitate appropriate and equitable public communications with the Austin, Texas Deaf community. Date of Approval: 02/12/21 Record of the vote: Unanimous on a 7-0 vote Attest: David Ondich (Mayor’s Committee for people with Disabilities City Staff Liaison)
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Mayor’s Committee on People with Disabilities Recommendation Number: 20210212-2H: A Resolution to Support the City of Austin Legislative Agenda WHEREAS, the City of Austin’s greatest asset is its people who are passionate about their city, committed to its improvement, and determined to see its vision become a reality; and WHEREAS, the percent of registered voters who voted in the past 4 years of city elections exceeded 60 percent; and WHEREAS, an overwhelming majority of registered voters who live in Austin voted for the current Austin City Council representation; and WHEREAS, over 700 Austinites participate and serve on over 60 Boards and Commissions to help shape, and continually improve upon the policies of the City and the lives of its Residents; and WHEREAS, the input provided to the Austin City Council through the City’s Boards and Commissions reflects the will of the community; and WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City of Austin that the legislative agenda guide City staff, in coordination with the City’s strategic partners, in their efforts to advocate on behalf of the City of Austin and its residents; and WHEREAS, each year, the Texas Legislature increasingly attempts to pass legislation that negatively impacts the City through preemption or limiting the ability to advocate; and WHEREAS, the 2019 Legislature strongly considered and almost passed S.B. 29 which would have limited the ability of the City to utilize community advocates to effectively advocate on behalf of the policies created and supported by its residents; and WHEREAS, taxpayers and City residents benefit from and need community advocates as a tool that amplifies their voices before the Legislature, Congress, and regulatory bodies; and WHEREAS, a prohibition on community advocacy equates to censorship of Residents’ voices and is detrimental to a representative democracy where all Austinites and Texans have equal opportunities to voice their opinions. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE MCPD OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN HEREBY ADOPTS THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION THAT: • The MCPD endorses the City of Austin’s 2020 Legislative Agenda adopted by the Austin City Council on September 17th, 2020. • The MCPD believes the general principals of the policy and position statements contained in the City of Austin’s state legislative agenda capture the positions of its membership and the community it represents. • The MCPD urges all Austin delegation members of the Texas Legislature to protect the City’s right to effectively represent the …
Versión en español a continuación. Historic Landmark Commission Special Meeting of the Architectural Review Committee Friday, February 12, 2021, 2:30 PM ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING TO BE HELD FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2021 WITH SOCIAL DISTANCING MODIFICATIONS This meeting is limited in duration. Please make presentations as brief as possible (consider 6–7 minutes) so that all applicants may have the chance to present to and receive input from the committee members. This is a virtual meeting; no in-person input will be allowed. Community members may register for citizen communication but may not speak on specific cases on the agenda. The opportunity for public input on specific cases will occur at a subsequent meeting of the Historic Landmark Commission. This meeting is not televised. Community members may also register to receive call in information and listen to the meeting via telephone. All participants must register in advance (no later than 12:00 noon on Thursday, February 11, 2021 to be notified of the call-in number and other instructions). To listen to or participate in the Architectural Review Committee meeting, all persons must: • Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-1264 or preservation@austintexas.gov no later than noon, Thursday, February 11, 2021 (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). • Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time 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 preservation@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. Reunión especial del Historic Landmark Commission, Architectural Review Committee FECHA de la reunion 12 de febrero 2021 a las dos y media de la tarde (2:30 p.m.) LA JUNTA SE LLEVARÁ CON MODIFICACIONES DE DISTANCIAMIENTO SOCIAL Esta reunion tiene una duracion limitada. Haga todas las presentaciones lo mas breves …
HAM / Hamilton Avenue Residence Remodel 2005 Hamilton Avenue - Architectural Review Committee Presentation m(ødm) HAM / Hamilton Avenue Residence Remodel markodomstudio.com 21.02.09 2005 Hamilton Avenue The Yerwood-Simoud House, locally known as 2005 Hamilton Avenue, is an existing single family residence that was built in 1939 by Dr. Charles Yerwood, and his wife Ada Marie DeBlanc Simond. The home’s interiors were remodeled in 2014, but left the unfinished attic untouched. The Hamilton Avenue Residence Remodel converts the existing attic volume into a warm, useable space for the current residences. The project completely redefines the interior experience, all while being intentionally respectful to the exterior appearance of this historic home. No additions or alterations were made to the front elevation of the home. The primary focus of the remodel is the redesign of the existing attic space, within the existing roof volume. The experience of the new volume is enhanced by the additional of 6 new “Fakro” skylights. This slim model (less than 6” from shingle to top of glass) allow sunlight to wash into the new living space, enhancing the environment, and save energy by providing natural daylight. Intentional details transport the occupant to the light filled space for reading, gathering and entertaining that complement the space main house below. In this new celebrated space, located within an existing gable, an additional seating area off of the main program that is enhanced by skylights and provide comfortable space for living. intent m(ødm) markodomstudio.comHAM / Hamilton Avenue Residence Remodel21.02.09 Exterior Photos_ 2005 Hamilton Avenue -front elevation would remain as is -showing all sides of roof to receive new skylights -existing circular vents would be removed and roofing would be replaced in kind m(ødm) markodomstudio.comHAM / Hamilton Avenue Residence Remodel21.02.09 Existing Conditions_ Pre-existing Attic Conditions -space currently only receives natural light from singular window -existing solar tubes to be removed/repaired in kind m(ødm) markodomstudio.comHAM / Hamilton Avenue Residence Remodel21.02.09 drawings - floor plans m(ødm) markodomstudio.comHAM / Hamilton Avenue Residence Remodel21.02.09 CAR 1 CAR 2 EXISTING GRAVEL K C A B T E S D R A Y K C A B ' 5 EXISTING WOOD DECK BACK YARD EXISTING LANDSCAPE TO REMAIN 5' SIDE YARD SETBACK EXISTING DRIVE EXISTING 2-STORY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE 5' SIDE YARD SETBACK PROPERTY LINE 25'-0" EXISTING FRONT YARD SETBACK EXISTING GRAVEL WALK P E T S E U N E V A N O T L I …
Residential New Construction and Addition Permit Application Property Information Project Address: Legal Description: Zoning District: DevelopmentATX.com | Phone: 311 (or 512-974-2000 outside Austin) For submittal and fee information, see austintexas.gov/digitaldevelopment Download application before entering information. Tax Parcel ID: Lot Area (sq ft): Historic District (if applicable): Neighborhood Plan Area (if applicable): Required Reviews Is project participating in S.M.A.R.T. Housing? (If yes, attach signed certification letter from NHCD, and signed conditional approval letter from Austin Energy Green Building) Is this site within an Airport Overlay Zone? (If yes, approval through Aviation is required) Y Y N N Does project have a Green Building requirement? (If yes, attach signed conditional approval letter from Austin Energy Green Building) Y N Does this site have a septic system? Y N (If yes, submit a copy of approved septic permit. OSSF review required) Does the structure exceed 3,600 square feet total under roof? Is this property within 200 feet of a hazardous pipeline? Y Y N N (If yes, Fire review is required) (If yes, Fire review is required) Is this site located within an Erosion Hazard Zone? Is this property within 100 feet of the 100-year floodplain? Y N (If yes, EHZ review is required) Y N (Proximity to floodplain may require additional review time.) Are there trees 19” or greater in diameter on/adjacent to the property? If yes, how many?_____ ( Provide plans with a tree survey, tree review required.) Y N Was there a pre-development consultation for the Tree Review? Y N Proposed impacts to trees: (Check all that apply) Root zone Canopy Removal None/Uncertain Is this site in the Capital View Corridor? (If yes, a preliminary review through land use is needed to determine if full view corridor review is required.) Does this site currently have: water availability? wastewater availability? Y Y Y N N N Is this site within the Residential Design and Compatibility Standards Ordinance Boundary Area? (LDC 25-2 Subchapter F) Y N (If no, contact Austin Water Utility to apply for water/wastewater taps and/or service extension request.) (If yes, submit approved auxiliary and potable plumbing plans.) Does this site have or will it have an auxiliary water source? (Auxiliary water supplies are wells, rainwater harvesting, river water, lake water, reclaimed water, etc.) Does this site require a cut or fill in excess of four (4) feet? Y N Y N (If yes, contact the Development Assistance Center for …
1517 MURRAY LANE EXTG. WEST (STREET) ELEVATION 1517 MURRAY LANE EXTG. WEST (STREET) ELEVATION 1517 MURRAY LANE EXTG. NORTH (SIDE) ELEVATION 1517 MURRAY LANE EXTG. NORTH (SIDE) ELEVATION 1517 MURRAY LANE EXTG. WEST (STREET) ELEVATION 1517 MURRAY LANE EXTG. SOUTH (DRIVEWAY) ELEVATION 1517 MURRAY LANE EXTG. SOUTH (DRIVEWAY) ELEVATION 1517 MURRAY LANE EXTG. EAST (REAR) ELEVATION 1517 MURRAY LANE EXTG. CONDITION AND DETAIL
Contreras, Kalan From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: lindsay mcwalterscollaborative.com Thursday, February 11, 2021 10:17 AM Brummett, Elizabeth; Contreras, Kalan Jacki C; tom mcwalterscollaborative.com ARC Agenda: 1517 Murray Lane 1517 MURRAY LANE_existing house imagery.pdf; 1517 MURRAY LANE_concept drawing.pdf *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Kalan and Elizabeth: In preparation for tomorrow’s ARC meeting, we are sending you some documentation of the existing structure and some very preliminary elevations and plans for the proposed restoration|renovation and addition. We only met collectively last evening for the first time, but would like to discuss the new approach to the project with the ARC, so as we revise and develop the design, we will have the benefit of their insight. We’d like to talk thru the new approach when we have an opportunity to present tomorrow, but below are some ideas we are exploring: 1. In maintaining the character of the house, can we increase the height (modify) the eye brow windows so that they could have vision from interior to the street, become operable, et cetera? 2. Restore and enhance public way|view consistent with original design (in scale and proportion, materiality, detail), but would like to adjust positioning of elements so they relate to exterior façade properly and the interior configuration. 3. Maintaining roof style and detailing, but raise ridge line by (+/- 2’-0”) to allow for more liveable|usable square footage on second floor. 4. Remove existing elements that were not in keeping with original house (vertical fence siding, boarded over windows, non-appropriate architectural elements etc….). Bad renovations that have taken place thru the years. 5. Restore and|or match materials when needed due to rot, not functioning, etc…. 6. Enhance materiality to original historic intent (for example, instead of asphalt shingle, if budget permits, slate shingle, copper detailing, etc…?) Thank you, Lindsay Lindsay Maki McWalters Collaborative Architecture + Design m. 415.615.2710 | Austin|San Francisco www.mcwalterscollaborative.com CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1
Versión en español a continuación. Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Meeting 2/11/2021 Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission to be held 2/11/2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (2/10/2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission 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 following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time 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 the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission la FECHA de la reunion (2/11/2021) 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 (2/10/2021 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 junta en 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). • Una vez que se haya realizado una solicitud para hablar con el enlace …
INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC CITY OF AUSTIN FIREFIGHTERS’, POLICE OFFICERS’ AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL’S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING Wednesday, February 10, 2021, 10:00 a.m. DIAL IN NUMBER: 512-974-9300 Participant Code: 849237 • Public comment will be allowed via telephone using the number above; no in-person input will be allowed. • The presiding officer may require that a speaker remain on the topic of a particular agenda item with the exception of general citizen communication. • Following the Call to Order the Commission Chair will call for general citizen communication on items not posted on the agenda. Citizen communication is open-ended in subject matter as long as it does not contain profane, obscene, or threatening speech. • Speakers may sign up to speak for ANY agenda item except those listed as “Briefing” for which • no action will be taken. If you wish to speak on an agenda item during the meeting, please contact the Commission Coordinator Michael Sullivan at 512-974-3314. Speakers may sign up until the item they are speaking on is taken up by the Commission. After introducing each agenda item the Chair will ask if anyone has signed up to speak on the agenda item, and each person will be provided 3 minutes to speak. • Speakers wishing to introduce any supporting materials should email them to the Commission Coordinator michael.sullivan@austintexas.gov as far as possible prior to the agenda item being called for appropriate distribution to the Commission and for record keeping. CITY OF AUSTIN FIREFIGHTERS’, POLICE OFFICERS’ AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL’S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING Wednesday, February 10, 2021, 10:00 a.m. DIAL IN NUMBER: 512-974-9300 Participant Code: 849237 AGENDA EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) The Commission will announce it will go into closed session to receive advice from Legal Counsel, or to discuss matters of litigation and personnel matters pursuant to Texas Government Code (LGC) Chapter 551, Section 551.071 and Section 551.074. If necessary, the Commission will go into closed session, as permitted by law regarding any item on this agenda. CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes from the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting of January 4, 2021. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Hear and rule on appeal(s) from the 2021 Captain - Field written promotional examination administered on January 27, 2021 pursuant …
MINUTES for Firefighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Personnel’s Civil Service Commission SPECIAL CALLED MEETING Wednesday, February 10, 2021 The Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission convened in a Regular Meeting on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 via teleconference from 5202 East Ben White Boulevard, Building 500, Room 249, Austin TX 78741. Board Members in Attendance: Commission Chair Jolsna Thomas Commission Vice Chair Eyna Canales-Zarate Commission Member Farah Ahmed Staff in Attendance: Matthew Chustz, Acting Civil Service Administrator Michael Sullivan, Civil Service Coordinator Mecia Griffin, Civil Service Coordinator Ann Skowronski, Assistant City Attorney Patricia Bourenane, Assistant to Assistant City Manager Rey Arellano Dr. Ronnelle Paulson, Assistant Director, Austin Fire Department CALL TO ORDER Civil Service Commission Chair Thomas called the Commission Meeting to order at 10:02 a.m. via video teleconference. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No members of the public signed up to speak on this item. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes from the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting of January 4, 2021. The minutes from the Regular Meeting of January 4, 2021, were approved on Commission Member Ahmed’s motion, Vice Chair Canales-Zarate second, on a 3-0 vote. 1 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Hear and rule on appeal(s) from the 2021 Captain - Field written promotional examination administered on January 27, 2021 pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code Chapter 143.034, Article 12 of the Agreement between the City of Austin and the Austin-Travis County EMS Employees Association and Rule 7 of the City of Austin Fire Fighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations. Commission Vice Chair Canales-Zarate moved to deny the appeal of exam question 73, and let the question remain as keyed. The motion failed due to lack of a second. Commission Ahmed moved to grant the appeal of exam question 73. Commission Chair Thomas seconded the motion. The motion to grant the appeal of question 73 was approved 2-1, with Commission Vice Chair Canales- Zarate voting no. b. Discussion and possible action regarding the request of an Austin Fire Department candidate to the Commission to appoint three-member boards per Chapter 143.022(c) LGC for another mental or physical examination. (John Itz) c. Discussion and possible action regarding the request of an Austin Fire Department candidate to the Commission to appoint three-member boards per Chapter 143.022(c) LGC for another …
Versión en español a continuación. Regular Meeting of the Ethics Review Commission Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Ethics Review Commission to be held February 10, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance no later than Tuesday, FEBRUARY 9, 2021 by noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the February 10, 2021 Ethics Review Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512.974.2915 and sue.palmer@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to sue.palmer@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live 1 Reunión del ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION FECHA de la reunion February 10, 2021 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 February 9, 2021 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 512.974.2915 and sue.palmer@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el …
ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, February 10, 2021 The Ethics Review Commission (“Commission”) convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, February 10, 2021, Austin, Texas via Videoconference. Chair Luis Soberon called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Commissioners in attendance: Chair Luis Soberon and Commissioners Debra Danburg, Betsy Greenberg, Donna Beth McCormick, Nathan Ryan, and Pedro A. Villalobos were present at the beginning of the meeting. Secretary Gober and Commissioner Mary Kahle joined the meeting by 6:10 p.m. Commissioner Raafia Lari joined the meeting during executive session. Vice-Chair J. Michael Ohueri and Commissioner Robin Lerner were absent. City Staff in Attendance: Lynn Carter, Commission Executive Liaison & Assistant City Attorney and Sue Palmer, Staff Liaison, Law Department. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Each person who signed up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order and who designated this item on which to speak, or who did not designate an agenda item on which to speak will be allowed three minutes to speak. Donna Davidson registered to speak during citizen communication but was not present for the meeting. There were no other speakers for citizen communication. 3. NEW BUSINESS AND EXECUTIVE SESSION ON: (a) Evidentiary matters, including requests for records and/or witnesses in regard to the complaint(s) filed on October 13, 2020 by Mark Littlefield against Save Austin Now, which complaint alleges violations of City Code Chapter 2-2 (Campaign Finance) Sections 2-2-23 (Political Committees) and 2-2-26 (Filing Campaign Finance Report Data) of Chapter 2-2 (Campaign Finance). Chair Soberon took up this item out of order. Chair Soberon informed the Commission of Respondent’s request for postponement due to a family emergency and Complainant’s agreement to postponement. Chair Soberon explained that the Commission rules do not provide a process for addressing requests for postponement outside of a meeting for this circumstance. Chair Soberon made a motion to postpone this item and the accompanying executive session item [item 1(a)], which was seconded by Commissioner Danburg. The motion passed on a unanimous vote of 8-0 of the Commissioners present. Three members were absent. Voting in favor of the motion: Chair Soberon, Secretary Gober, and Commissioners Danburg, Greenberg, Kahle, McCormick, Ryan and Villalobos. Vice-Chair Ohueri and Commissioners Lari and Lerner were absent. 1 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Ethics Review Commission may announce it will go into Executive Session pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel on …
Versión en español a continuación. Urban Forestry Committee Meeting February 10, 2021 Urban Forestry Committee to be held February 10, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications. Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (February 9, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the February 10, 2021 Urban Forestry Committee Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison Kaela Champlin, (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov, no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time 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. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn- live 1 Reunión del Urban Forestry Committee FECHA de la reunion (10 de febrero de 2021) 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 (9 de febrero de 2021 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 Kaela Champlin, (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se …
City Arborist Program Heritage Tree Report October - December 2020 Issue Date Address Diameter Condition 10/1/2020 2712 SCENIC DR 10/1/2020 2725 BARTON SKWY 10/1/2020 2725 BARTON SKWY 10/1/2020 2725 BARTON SKWY 10/1/2020 1602 WETHERSFIELD RD 10/1/2020 3602 WINFIELD CV 10/1/2020 2712 SCENIC DR 10/1/2020 2712 SCENIC DR 10/2/2020 1911 ROBBINS PL 10/2/2020 10716 GALSWORTHY LANE 10/2/2020 205 ROWLAND DR 10/2/2020 405 W ELIZABETH ST 10/2/2020 706 E 43RD STREET 10/2/2020 5901 SHOALWOOD AVE 10/2/2020 405 W ELIZABETH ST 10/2/2020 405 W ELIZABETH ST 10/5/2020 7053 AUCKLAND DRIVE 10/5/2020 2902 CLEARVIEW DR 10/5/2020 2820 PRADO ST 10/5/2020 2004 PARKER LN 10/5/2020 4713 CHIAPPERO TRL 10/5/2020 1406 E 37TH ST 10/5/2020 4713 CHIAPPERO TRL 10/5/2020 4713 CHIAPPERO TRL 10/5/2020 4713 CHIAPPERO TRL 10/5/2020 4713 CHIAPPERO TRL 10/5/2020 1300 GUADALUPE STREET 10/5/2020 4419 DIANE DRIVE 10/5/2020 4713 CHIAPPERO TRL 10/6/2020 4501 SHOAL CREEK BLVD 10/6/2020 4501 SHOAL CREEK BLVD 10/6/2020 8529 ALOPHIA DR 10/7/2020 505 W ST JOHNS AVENUE 10/7/2020 4206 WILDWOOD RD 10/7/2020 5108 WOODVIEW AVE 10/7/2020 3102 W HIGHLAND TER 10/7/2020 5108 WOODVIEW AVE 10/7/2020 1624 W 5TH STREET 10/7/2020 2007 ROBINHOOD TRL 10/7/2020 2312 WESTOAK DR 10/7/2020 3102 W HIGHLAND TER 10/7/2020 2007 ROBINHOOD TRL 10/7/2020 2007 ROBINHOOD TRL 10/8/2020 6700 BRIDGE HILL CV 10/8/2020 13002 HUNTERS CHASE DR 10/8/2020 6700 BRIDGE HILL CV Public No Yes Yes Yes No No No No Yes No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No Species Live Oak Live Oak Live Oak Live Oak Pecan Live Oak American Elm Live Oak Pecan Live Oak Pecan Live Oak Pecan Pecan Live Oak Live Oak Live Oak Cedar Elm American Elm Cedar Elm Live Oak Pecan Live Oak Live Oak Spanish Oak Live Oak Pecan American Elm Spanish Oak Live Oak Live Oak Live Oak Red Oak Live Oak Pecan Live Oak Cedar Elm Live Oak Live Oak Live Oak Live Oak Live Oak Live Oak Elm Live Oak Live Oak 24 Good 24 Good 24 Good 24 Good 25.75 Fair 28 Poor 29 Good 31.5 Good 24 Fair 24 DDI 24 Good 28.5 Fair 31 DDI 32 Fair 36 Fair 46 Fair 24 Good 25 Fair 25 Poor 26 Fair 26 Fair 28 DDI 29 Fair 30 Fair 30 Fair 33 Fair 34.5 DDI 36.5 …
Urban Forest Program Updates for Urban Forestry Subcommittee F e b r u a r y 2 0 2 1 Highlights • Youth Forest Council • Community Tree Priority Map • Arborist Continuing Education • Awards/Recognition • Staffing Youth Forest Council • 2020 wrap up, projects online • 2021 cohort on-board Community Tree Priority Map • Resource prioritization tool • Full write up online Community Tree Education • Certified Arborist Prep - virtual • Tree Maintenance Training • Project Learning Tree Awards Urban Connections – Teacher Conservation Institute 2020 Forestry Innovation Award Texas Forestry Association From Tree to Urban Forest Health 2020 Arboricultural Project of the Year Texas ISA Austin’s Possible Planting Space Map ESRI Map Gallery Staffing • Vacant Environmental Program Coordinator (Urban Forest Health coordinator) • Co-facilitator for Youth Forest Council (part time) Links Youth Forest Council Homepage: https://www.austintexas.gov/page/youth-forest-council Blogs: https://www.austintexas.gov/blog-tags/youth-forest-council Community Tree Priority Map Article: https://www.austintexas.gov/blog/explore-austins-community-tree-priority-map Map: https://arcg.is/1fvPq0 Teacher Conservation Institute Award https://tfaannualmeeting.com/2020-tfa-awards/texas-forestry-association-announces-aimiee-aubin-and-april-rose- as-forestry-innovation-award-recipients/ Austin’s Possible Planting Space Map https://www.dropbox.com/s/vw445j5h0qfp4ny/Possible%20Planting%20Space%202014%20Map%20v4.jpg?dl=0 Emily King Urban Forester Community Tree Preservation Division Development Services Department Emily.King@austintexas.gov
EXCEPTS FROM THE YEAR END SURVEY “Seeing myself improve in certain skills gave me more confidence in speaking up.” “I feel much more equipped to eventually enter the workforce. I feel much more connected to the urban forest and feel much more equipped to discuss it.” “I 100% improved my professional skills, including project management. I have already implemented this in some areas outside of YFC.” 100% OF YFC MEMBERS AGREED OR STRONGLY AGREED WITH THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS: Through this internship, I learned new information about careers in the outdoors, nature, and the environment. I have spoken to others in my community (family, friends, neighbors, schoolmates, etc.) about the things I'm learning. Since starting the internship, I feel more equipped to take actions to support the urban forest in my community. COMMUNITY ACTION PROJECTS Each YFC member was responsible for planning a Community Action Project (CAP). CAPs were grounded in equity and community engagement and offered a chance for YFC members to share learnings with their own community. Despite the limitations presented by COVID- 19, 2020 YFC members designed and implemented impressive projects that deepened the Urban Forest Program’s connection to Austinites. “[The] most impactful part was having a chance to create my own community action project. I feel proud and thankful for letting me have the opportunity to use my own ideas for this project.” READ MORE ABOUT 2020 COMMUNITY ACTION PROJECTS. 2020 Y E A R I N R E V I E W Youth Forest Council (YFC) is a yearlong internship for young people in Austin. 2020 was the pilot year of the program. Over the course of the year, 12 interns joined the Urban Forest Program as temporary part-time staff. Each intern worked independently and with staff and partners on projects aligned to the Urban Forest Program’s mission of “Enhancing Austin’s quality of life by fostering a healthy urban forest for all.” The program is aligned to multiple strategies within Strategic Direction 2023: ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AND AFFORDABILITY HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT GOVERNMENT THAT WORKS FOR ALL
