ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20210208-3-B Seconded By: Craig Nazor Date: February 10, 2021 Subject: Recommendation Motioned By: Jo Anne Norton Recommendation The Animal Advisory Commission, with support of Animal Services Office (ASO) leadership, recommends revised language to correct an apparently unintended substantive change to Section 3-4-7, “Vicious Dog”, that gave only one option for a dog deemed vicious, I.e., that the dog can no longer reside within City limits, and to remove language pertaining to bites to people that ASO prosecutes under the “Dangerous Dog Statute”. (See attachment) Description of Recommendation to Council This recommendation gives the family of a dog deemed vicious the option to keep their dog, as it was in Austin from 1908 until the codification error in 2002. Owners of dogs deemed vicious will also have the option to appeal the decision to Municipal Court, the same as dogs deemed “dangerous” under the Dangerous Dog Statute. Language discrepancies within Section 3-4-7 have been rectified. Rationale: Correcting the error allows families to keep their pets while improving public safety by having restrictions in place to mitigate a similar situation. Adding an appeal process complies with due process requirements and case law. Vote For: 9 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 2 with one vacancy Attest: AAC Chair 1 of 1
AAC Meeting Minutes 2021-02-08 REGULAR MEETING APPROVED March 8, 2021 ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 8, 2021 The Animal Advisory Commission convened, via video conferencing, in a Regular Meeting, Monday, February 8, 2021, 6 p.m. Chair David Lundstedt conducted a verbal roll call and called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: David Lundstedt, Lisa Mitchell, Craig Nazor, Katie Jarl, Edward Flores, Dr. Jon Brandes, Monica Frenden, JoAnne Norton, and Nancy Nemer. Commission Members Absent: Palmer Neuhaus, Andrea Schwartz, Ryan Clinton, District 4 Vacant Staff in Attendance: Don Bland, Jason Garza, Dr. Kathryn Lund, Mark Sloat, Belinda Hare CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: The following speakers were allowed a three-minute allotment to express their views on items not posted on the Agenda: Delia Garza Meike Alana Susan Wampler Rachel Patfield Valerie Yates James Piper Michael Kinney Donna Skibbie 1 AAC Meeting Minutes 2021-02-08 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Jarl moved to approve the minutes from the January, 2021, meeting; Commissioner Nemer seconded the motion. Motion passed 8 to 0 with Commissioners Lundstedt, Mitchell, Nazor, Jarl, Frenden, Brandes, Nemer and Norton voting to approve. Commissioner Flores joined the meeting later, after the vote; Commissioners Neuhaus, Clinton, and Schwartz were absent. District 4 position is vacant. 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Austin Animal Center and Animal Services Reports b. COVID Update 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action on Proposed Revisions to the City’s Vicious Dog Ordinance Commissioner Norton moved to approve the changes to the Vicious Dog Ordinance; Commissioner Nazor seconded the motion. Commissioner Flores joined the meeting and voted to approve, along with Commissioners Lundstedt, Mitchell, Nazor, Jarl, Frenden, Brandes, Nemer and Norton, for a unanimous, 9 to 0 vote. Commissioners Neuhaus, Clinton, and Schwartz were absent. District 4 position is vacant. b. Update, Discussion and Possible Action on Comparative Evaluation of Monthly Release Rates No action taken. 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action on Off Leash Dogs Commissioner Norton moved to form a Work Group to see what can be done to resolve loose dog issues. Commissioner Nazor seconded the motion which passed unanimously, 9 to 0, with Commissioners Lundstedt, Mitchell, Nazor Jarl, Frenden, Flores, Brandes, Nemer and Norton voting to approve. Commissioners Neuhaus, Clinton, and Schwartz were absent. District 4 position is vacant. Commissioner Nazor made a motion to move Agenda Item 4c to the second item under New Business. Commissioner Norton seconded the …
Versión en español a continuación. Joint Arts Commission/Art in Public Places Panel Special Called Meeting February 7, 2021 Joint Arts Commission/Art in Public Places Panel meeting to be held February 7, 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 6, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Joint Arts Commission/Art in Public Places Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-9315 or jesus.pantel@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 jesus.pantel@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 Arts Commission/Art in Public Places Panel FECHA de la reunion (February 7, 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 6, 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 512-974-9315 o jesus.pantel@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 …
CHAPTER 7-2. - ART IN PUBLIC PLACES. § 7-2-1 - DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) ART means a work of art or an artistically designed art feature that enhances the aesthetics of a building, bridge, streetscape, park, or other project for which funds are appropriated as described in this chapter and includes a mural, sculpture, garden, water feature, or other feature that appeals to the senses or the intellect. (2) PROJECT means a capital project funded in whole or in part by the City: (a) to construct or remodel a building, decorative or commemorative structure, or parking facility; (b) to acquire parkland or to develop a park; (c) for a street improvement project, other than street repair or reconstruction; (d) for an improvement to a streetscape; (e) for a bridge including the incorporation of an artistic feature into the structural design; (f) for a water or wastewater treatment facility; or (g) that is an appropriate project for art as recommended by the Art in Public Places Panel and Arts Commission and approved by the city council. (3) CONSTRUCTION COST means the cost of a project to the City as determined in accordance with Section 7-2-4 (Construction Cost Calculation). (4) STREETSCAPE means an improvement to a public right-of-way, including a sidewalk, tree, light fixture, sign, and furniture. Source: 1992 Code Section 9-2-1; Ord. 031009-10; Ord. 031211-11. § 7-2-2 - ART IN PUBLIC PLACES ADMINISTRATOR. The director of the Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services Office shall designate an art in public places administrator to perform the functions described in this chapter. Source: 1992 Code Section 9-2-2; Ord. 031009-10; Ord. 031211-11. § 7-2-3 - ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL. this chapter. The Arts Commission shall appoint an Art in Public Places Panel to perform the functions described in Source: 1992 Code Section 9-2-3(A); Ord. 031009-10; Ord. 031211-11. § 7-2-4 - CONSTRUCTION COST CALCULATION. (A) In this section: (1) DEBT ISSUANCE COST means the cost to the City to issue bonds for a project. (2) DEMOLITION COST means the cost to remove a building or other existing structure from a project site. (3) EQUIPMENT COST means the cost of equipment or furnishings that are portable or of standard manufacture and used in a project. The term excludes equipment or furnishings: (a) that are custom designed; or (b) that create a new use for a project. (4) PERMIT AND FEE COST means the cost of …
1/30/2021 Arts Commission | AustinTexas.gov Arts Commission Home Services Programs Boards (/cityclerk/boards_commissions/meetings/5_1.htm) www.austintexas.gov/content/arts-commission 1/3 1/30/2021 Arts Commission | AustinTexas.gov Advise the city council in all arts-related matters, including long range planning, allocations process, and coordination with the comprehensive plan; promote close cooperation between the City and all private citizens, institutions, and agencies interested in or conducting activities relating to the arts in the city, so that all art resources within the city may be coordinated to maximize promotion and support of the arts in the city; facilitate communication between arts organizations; and foster and assist the development of the arts in the city. See Section 2-1-103 (https://www.municode.com/library/tx/austin/codes/code_of_ordinances? nodeId=TIT2AD_CH2-1CIBO_ART2BO_S2-1-103ARCO) of the City Code for additional duties. Meetings Third Monday of the month unless designated otherwise (*) 6:00 p.m. unless listed otherwise on the agenda See agenda or contact liaison for meeting location and time Meeting Documents: View Agendas, Approved Minutes and Supporting Documents (http://austintexas.gov/cityclerk/boards_commissions/meetings/5_1.htm) 2021 Meeting Schedule: January 21, 2021 - Special Called January 25, 2021* - Cancelled February 22, 2021* March 15, 2021 April 19, 2021 May 17, 2021 June 21, 2021 July 19, 2021 August 16, 2021 September 20, 2021 October 18, 2021 November 15, 2021 December 13, 2021* Staff Anne-Marie McKaskle-Davis, Economic Development Department, 512-974-7854 Jesus Pantel, Economic Development Department, 512-974-9315 Meghan Wells, Economic Development Department, 512-974-9314 By-laws By-laws: Arts Commission (http://www.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=250275), PDF Annual Reports 2018 Annual Report (http://www.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=326324) Boards and Commissions Information Center (/department/boards-and-commissions- information-center) www.austintexas.gov/content/arts-commission 2/3 1/30/2021 Arts Commission | AustinTexas.gov Arts Commission Members (https://austintexas.granicus.com/boards/w/7b91099f4c57a26c) (https://austintexas.granicus.com/boards/w/7b91099f4c57a26c) Get information or assistance (/department/311) Site Map (/sitemap) Public Records (https://austintexas.gov/edims/search.cfm) City Council Message Board (https://austincouncilforum.org/) Visit Austin (https://www.austintexas.org/) City Directory (/contact-us) Jobs (https://www.austincityjobs.org/) Legal Notices (/page/legal-notice) Privacy Policy (/page/privacy-policy) www.austintexas.gov/content/arts-commission 3/3
§ 2-1-103 - ARTS COMMISSION. (A) The Arts Commission membership should represent the broad arts constituency rather than individual disciplines. The commission should have a balanced membership reflecting in-depth knowledge of the various disciplines, large and small institutions, educational institutions, individual artists, and principles of arts administration, experimental and traditional forms, urban design, and gender. The commission should reflect Austin's ethnic diversity. (B) The commission shall: (1) serve as an advisory body to the city council in all arts-related matters, including long range planning, allocations process, and coordination with the comprehensive plan; (2) promote close cooperation between the City and all private citizens, institutions, and agencies interested in or conducting activities relating to the arts in the city, so that all art resources within the city may be coordinated to maximize promotion and support of the arts in the city; (3) facilitate communication between arts organizations; and (4) foster and assist the development of the arts in the city. (C) The commission shall require peer panelists to comply with the conflict of interest provisions of Chapter 2-7 (Ethics and Financial Disclosure). Source: Ord. 20071129-011.
Arts Commission Annual Review and Work Plan 2020 9 3. List the board’s goals and objectives for the new calendar year. a. Incorporate the FOUR PILLARS into all Arts Commission Programs i. Cultivate Leadership – develop current and emerging leaders ii. Ensure and Encourage Equity – reflect the growing diverse population of Austin iii. Foster Collaboration – contribute to Austin’s robust arts eco- iv. system Inspire Evolution – achieve advancement through innovation and resiliency b. GOAL I. COUNCIL RELATIONS Increase communication between Commission and Council in order to keep Council abreast of Arts Commission duties and actions. Objectives: a. Commissioners to meet face-to-face at least quarterly with appointing Council Member ** except during period of shelter in place orders in effect b. Commissioners to communicate monthly with their Council Member’s staff c. Commission to monitor the activity of the Council Economic Opportunity Committee and become involved as needed Educate new Council Members about the Cultural Arts Division and goals of its programs, including Civic Arts, Cultural Funding Programs and Art in Public Places c. GOAL II. CULTURAL ARTS FUNDING Maintain oversight of Cultural Arts Funding to ensure appropriate distribution and use. Objectives: use a. On a monthly basis, monitor Cultural Arts Funding to ensure appropriate b. Review and recommend for appropriate action all cultural funding program applications appropriate action c. Review all recommended Art in Public Places projects and recommend d. Encourage collaboration among arts organizations through policies and guidelines to maximize resources, effectiveness, productivity and quality of work, minimize fracturing among arts groups, and increase the overall impact of cultural arts funding in arts community Arts Commission Annual Review and Work Plan 2020 10 e. Review funding program guidelines annually and revise as needed. d. GOAL III. PUBLIC ART Maintain support for the Art in Public Places program Objectives: a. staff or the Art in Public Places Panel b. Commission and the Art in Public Places Panel On a monthly basis, take action on project or program recommendations from Build a strong framework of understanding and communication between the Arts e. GOAL IV. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain a robust working knowledge and understanding of the role and responsibilities of the Arts Commission by all Commissioners Objectives: a. Orient any newly appointed Commissioners on the role of the Arts Commission through the use of the Arts Commission orientation document upon appointment b. Conduct an annual Arts Commission all-day retreat c. …
§ 2-1-7 - STAFF SUPPORT. (A) The city manager shall designate a City department to provide staff support for each board and each committee of a board and each joint committee, including an executive to serve as executive board liaison and a staff member to serve as board liaison between the department and the board. (B) The city clerk serves as liaison between boards, citizens, council, and department liaisons. Source: Ord. 20071129-011; Ord. 20101209-003.
§ 2-1-22 - MEMBERSHIP TERM AND LIMITATION. (A) A board member is appointed for a term of up to four years beginning March 1st. The tenure of a board member runs concurrently with the tenure of the city council member who appoints the (B) Except as provided in Subsection (C), a board member may serve no longer than eight consecutive years on the same board. Service before July 31, 2015 is excluded in determining the number of years served. (C) A board member who has served eight years on the same board is not eligible for reappointment to that board until the expiration of two years after the last date of the member's service on that member. board. Source: Ord. 20071129-011; Ord. 20080214-012; Ord. 20080618-030; Ord. 20090618-020;Ord. No. 20141211-204, Pt. 2, 7-1-15.
Funding Review Process: Arts Commission Report (talking points) HOW WE GOT HERE Cultural Funding Responsiveness WG The Cultural Funding Responsiveness Working Group was established in AUG 2018 in response to misalignments by funding working groups unable to communicate with each other. The prevailing assumption that the “community agreement” directed the city and the Commission to fund “everyone” and the successful outreach efforts by CAD staff to underserved as well as new artists, created a strain on available funds. After meeting 5 times, the WG concluded that a decision must be made. But neither the Arts Commission nor CAD staff could make it. “Do we fund everyone with less money? Or fund less groups with more money?” The WG introduced two action items at the 2018 Arts Commission retreat: the 4 pillars to guide all WG discussions regarding funding programs and a survey to begin community outreach. 2018 HOT funding plateau The plateau in HOT funds plus the increase of successful applicants reduced available funds. Technically, HOT funds increased from the previous year (see green bar in the graph). But the Pg.1 Prepared by Arts Commission Chair, Jaime Salvador Castillo 1/23/21 - 2/2/21 percentage of growth was less than in previous years. And the rollover amount was also less than previous years. Issues to fix, identified by cultural contractors At both the regular September Arts Commission meeting and the Special Called Joint Music & Arts meeting in 2018, citizen communications speakers identified issues with the funding program that needed to be addressed. 1. Historic Inequities 2. Over 90% acceptance 3. Peer panel 4. 5. Better, more timely communication of changes or issues that affect the community Inconsistent Scores At the conclusion of the Special Called Joint Music & Arts meeting, CAD staff and the Arts Commission both committed to a complete review of the cultural funding process. 2018 Audit Report: Cultural Arts Contract Monitoring? http://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Auditor/Audit_Reports/Cultural_Arts_Contract _Monitoring_September_2018.pdf CONSULTANT What did they do (what was their scope)? CAD staff committed to reviewing the whole cultural funding process and took the opportunity to look at all CAD programs historically and recently. This was done with the hope of identifying values for aligning CAD processes, multiple Working Groups’ conversations, community engagement, and the scope of work for the consultant. The proposed scope of work (as heard on the recording 1 of 2, of February 2019 18:00 Guide the process of evaluation, facilitate dialogue, look at …
JOINT ARTS COMMISSION MEETING WITH ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2021 – 12:30pm-3:30pm VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jaime Castillo – Chair, Michelle Polgar – Vice Chair, Brett Barnes, Lulu Flores, Bears Rebecca Fonte, Felipe Garza, kYmberly Keeton, Amy Mok, Celina Zisman, Rick Van Dyke CALL TO ORDER MINUTES CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. a. Approve the minutes for the regular Arts Commission meetings on December 14, 2020 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES and January 21, 2021 No action taken 2. CHAIR’S REPORT a. Communication b. Term limits 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items i. What is the Arts Commission’s relationship to the Cultural Arts Division and the Economic Development Department (staff)? No action taken ii. What is the Arts Commission’s relationship to the arts community? iii. What is the Arts Commission’s relationship to the Art in Public Places panel? No action taken No action taken iv. Final thoughts No action taken v. Cultural Funding No action taken A. Art in Public Places panel adjourned 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 Jesús Pantel at Economic Development Department, at 512-974-9315, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Arts Commission, please contact Jesús Pantel at 512-974-9315.
Versión en español a continuación Water and Wastewater Commission Meeting February 3, 2021 Water and Wastewater Commission to be held February 3, 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 2, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the February 3, 2021 Water and Wastewater Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-0115 and Blanca.Madriz@austintexas.gov no later than noon, February 2, 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 •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 either by email or phone call. able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Blanca.Madriz@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 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 Blanca Madriz at Austin Water, 512-972-0115 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Water and Wastewater Commission, please contact Blanca Madriz at Blanca.Madriz@austintexas.gov. Reunión del WATER & WASTEWATER COMMISSION de la reunion 3 de febrero 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 de febrero). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation COA Strategic Direction: Government That Works For All; Health and Environment; Safety February 3, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: February 18, 2021 Council Meeting Date: Department: Purchasing Client: Danielle Lord, Anna Bryan-Borja Agenda Item Recommend approval to award eight contracts for COVID-19 temperature screening services, with InGenesis, Inc.; Arch Staffing and Consulting, LLC; Donald L Mooney Enterprises, LLC; Acadia Workforce Inc.; Protouch Nurses, Inc.; Ascend National LLC; Capitol Medical Service, LLC; and First Medical Response of Texas Inc., each for a term of six months or until the contract amounts are expended in an amount not to exceed $3,700,000, divided among the contractors. Austin Water’s requested authorization is $653,591.25. Amount and Source of Funding Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Operating Budget of Austin Water. The Purchasing Office issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) 5000 TVN1035 for these services. The solicitation issued on October 26, 2020 and it closed on December 1, 2020. Of the 11 offers received, the recommended contractors provided the only responsive offers. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Documents. N/A January 11, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. February 3, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Austin Water and Wastewater Commission. This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: These contracts will provide onsite COVID-19-related temperature testing and screening services at City facilities and will be available to all City departments that have a need for these services. The contractors will provide all personnel and equipment necessary to screen employees, visitors and delivery personnel. All responsive contractors will be awarded a contract, and contractors will be prioritized according to price-based rankings. City departments will place orders first with the lowest bidder. If the lowest bidder reaches capacity or is otherwise unable to accommodate City departments’ requests, departments will place orders with the next lowest bidder. PRICE ANALYSIS a) Solicitations: 132 notices were sent, including 12 MBE and 1 WBE firms with 2 MBE firms responding. b) Cost Analysis: The proposed …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation COA Strategic Direction: Government That Works for All; Safety February 3, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Purchasing February 18, 2021 Client: Danielle Lord, Anna Bryan-Borja Agenda Item Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a cooperative contract with TechCenter Design Inc. (WBE), to provide specialized services and installation of equipment to improve four control rooms, in the amount of $738,619. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Amount and Source of Funding Multiple vendors within this cooperative purchasing program were reviewed for these services. The Purchasing Office has determined this contractor best meets the needs of the department to provide the services required at the best value for the City. N/A February 3, 2021 — To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This procurement was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the services required for this procurement, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The contract will provide specialized services and installation of raised flooring, ceiling tiles, circadian LED lights, shelving, video array, ergonomic control consoles and chairs at Davis Water Treatment Plant’s filter room, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition control room, chemical control room, and Ullrich Water Treatment Plant’s control room. These control rooms house 24/7 operational staff who monitor and control the facilities’ systems. These building systems include elevator, fire control and various systems involved in plant operations and safety. The current state of these control rooms is underutilized and many of the furnishings and floors have exceeded their life expectancy. The addition and installation of new equipment and furniture will address deferred maintenance and improve efficiency and functionality for staff. These solutions will also address fatigue, and operator awareness protocols. The contractor offers furniture that meet several sustainable standards: LEED Gold, GREENGUARD and the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC®). The Houston-Galveston Area Council cooperative establishes competitively bid contracts that can be utilized by the State and other government agencies through a cooperative agreement. Cooperative agreements save taxpayer dollars by leveraging volume-buying power to drive down costs on hundreds of contracts through a streamlined cooperative purchasing program. If the City is unable to execute the contract, these control rooms will continue to have …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation COA Strategic Direction: Health & Environment; Safety February 3, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Purchasing March 4, 2021 Client: Danielle Lord, Rick Coronado Agenda Item Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract with Huber Technology Inc., for grit washing equipment, in an amount not to exceed $261,544. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Amount and Source of Funding Sole Source N/A Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: February 3, 2021 — To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9D Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. The contract will provide grit washing equipment to replace the existing exhausted equipment at the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. The Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant grit washing equipment is a vital part of the wastewater treatment process. The equipment separates the inorganic grit and mineral particles. The removed inorganics are then discharged into roll off containers for landfill disposal. The existing grit washing equipment has met its useful life expectancy and is being replaced to prevent any additional failures in the treatment process. The contractor’s equipment is a patented product with several unique design features that delivers the best performance. This performance includes the highest grit capture efficiency, lowest organic content and the lowest water content. The equipment has a proprietary perforated plate design to create a true fluidized grit bed and clog free washing system.
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Health and Environment COA Strategic Direction: February 3, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Purchasing March 4, 2021 Client: Danielle Lord, Rick Coronado Agenda Item Recommend approval of an award of a multi-term contract with Pencco, Inc., to provide liquid ferrous chloride and ferric chloride, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $831,055. Amount and Source of Funding Funding in the amount of $96,956 is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. The Purchasing Office issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2200 BYO1015 for these goods. The solicitation issued on November 16, 2020 and it closed on December 1, 2020. Of the two offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the lowest responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Documents. N/A February 3, 2021 — To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9D Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the goods required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The contract will provide a supply of liquid ferrous chloride and ferric chloride to be used at the Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant to aid in the process of odor control. The chemicals will reduce hydrogen sulfide gases in working areas and around the plant in general. It will also reduce the corrosion rates on both mechanical and electrical equipment in the bar-screen and thickener building. This contract will replace the current contract which expires on February 4, 2021. The requested annual authorization amount for this contract was determined using departmental estimates based on historical spend, the variable demand between liquid ferrous and ferric chloride; along with a small annual increase to account for an increase in price. The recommended contractor is the current provider. If the City is unable to secure a contract for liquid ferrous and ferric chloride, it could lead to an increase in citizen odor complaints as well as problems with dewatering the sludge. Contract Detail: Contract Term …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation COA Strategic Direction: Government That Works for All; Safety February 3, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Capital Contracting Office February 18, 2021 Client: Anna Bryan-Borja Agenda Item Recommend approval to award and execute a construction contract with Mechanical & Process Systems, LLC, for Waller Creek Center HVAC Rehabilitation in the amount of $1,467,711 plus a $146,771 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,641,482. (District 9) Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021Capital Budget of Austin Water. Amount and Source of Funding Lowest responsive bid of four bids received through a competitive Invitation for Bid solicitation. Solicitation Documents. N/A February 3, 2021 — To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) through the achievements of Good Faith Efforts with 57.16% MBE and 2.62% WBE participation. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The existing air handling units at the Waller Creek Center are original to the building and were installed in 1984. Typical life span for this type equipment is 25 to 30 years. The air handling units have been minimally upgraded with new motors in the past 10 years and are to be replaced because they have reached the end of their useful life. The age of the equipment warrants replacement of the fans, coil, and casing insulation; in this case, a rehabilitation approach would not be cost-effective compared to a full replacement. The replacement work will allow for duct reconfiguration within the mechanical rooms and better outside air balance. The dedicated outside air system located on the roof was installed with the original equipment in 1984 and is not outdoor rated. The casing has become well oxidized and requires full replacement. The final portion of the scope includes air balance of all existing terminal units. Over the past 36 years of use, the facility has undergone use changes and reconfigurations, resulting in a discrepancy between the building load profile and the air distribution. The project scope includes a much-needed air balance to the building which has been based upon accumulated data and engineering calculations. This airflow adjustment will improve heat load management and comfort throughout. The project also provides thorough system documentation. This project will have limited impact to the …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Mobility COA Strategic Direction: February 3, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Public Works Shay Roalson Client: February 18, 2021 Agenda Item Recommend approval to negotiate and execute an Advance Funding Agreement with Travis County for the relocation and adjustments of existing water lines and appurtenances in conflict with the Travis County Old Manor Road Project in the amount of $682,295.00 plus a 10% contingency of $68,229.50 for a total amount not to exceed $750,524.50 Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Amount and Source of Funding February 3, 2021 — To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: N/A N/A N/A This project is for the relocation and adjustment of an existing water line and appurtenances in conflict with the Old Manor Road project from Ferguson Cut-off Road to Johnny Morris Road. The total construction cost for Austin Water facilities is estimated to be $682,295. The work consists of relocating approximately 1,800 linear feet of a 12-inch diameter water line, including appurtenances. The construction of this relocation will be included in the Travis County contract. Travis County anticipates starting the betting (bid) process for the roadway and utility construction in April 2021. Austin Water’s existing water lines are required to be adjusted to accommodate the proposed roadway improvements, and this agreement will allow those water infrastructures in conflict to be relocated and adjusted. Executing this Agreement will bring together the efforts of Travis County and Austin Water in the design and construction of the roadway improvements and utility adjustments to minimize impacts to the public and save costs. The City will provide construction inspection and testing for this project and agrees to provide funding to Travis County for construction of water lines and appurtenances, including the cost of any change orders made necessary by field changes to address unanticipated conditions under the terms and conditions in this agreement. Travis County shall obtain the written approval of the City for all change order requests prior to Travis County issuing the approved change order to the contractor. Due to the potential for unknown subsurface conditions and utility conflicts when working in the right-of-way, a 10% contingency in funding has been included to allow for the expeditious processing of any change orders. A contingency is an …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation N/A COA Strategic Direction: February 3, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Housing and Planning February 18, 2021 Client: Kevin Critendon Agenda Item Recommend approval of a resolution consenting to the annexation by Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 of 36 properties totaling approximately 115.4 acres currently served by the Camelot Water Supply Corporation, located south of Barton Creek Road off of Canyon Rim Drive, Whippoorwill Trail, Lancelot Way, Cabin Road, and Guinevere Street (Extraterritorial jurisdiction, near Council District 8). This property is located in the Barton Creek Watershed. This item has no fiscal impact. Amount and Source of Funding N/A N/A Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: January 26, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Planning Commission. February 3, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Environmental Commission. February 3, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Water Wastewater Commission. N/A On November 19, 2020, the City received an application requesting the City’s consent to the annexation of approximately 115.4 acres into Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 (District). The subject tracts are located south of Barton Creek Road approximately 2,000 to 2,500 feet southwest of the intersection of Canyon Rim Drive and FM 2244 in Austin’s extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) and in the Barton Springs Watershed. The District includes properties in western Travis County and located in the City of Austin’s ETJ. A map identifying the tracts to be annexed into the District and its location relative to existing District boundaries and City jurisdictions is attached. Applicant’s Proposal The 36 properties requesting annexation are currently served by the Camelot Water Supply Corporation, which was formed decades ago to serve the Lower Camelot neighborhood and now purchases water from Travis County WCID 10 as a wholesale customer. In light of aging infrastructure, the properties served by Camelot have entered into an agreement with the District to be annexed and receive upgraded infrastructure as fully annexed ratepayers. The annexation would also enable the installation of high-pressure fire hydrants, which would be valuable in mitigating potential damage from wildfires in the area. Representatives of the property owners appeared before the District’s Board of Directors at its meeting on March 11, 2020, and the District Board approved the annexation request contingent upon receiving the City’s approval of the District’s annexation of the property. …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Government That Works for All February 3, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Austin Energy/Austin Water February 18, 2021 COA Strategic Direction: Client: Joseph Gonzales Agenda Item Recommend an ordinance amending the fiscal year 2020-2021 budgets of Austin Water and Austin Energy to appropriate up to $10,000,000 for the utilities’ Plus-One payment assistance programs. Austin Water’s portion of this amendment is $5,000,000. Fiscal notes are attached. Amount and Source of Funding Purchasing Language: N/A Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: N/A August 12, 2020 – Council approved an ordinance adopting the City of Austin Budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021, beginning on October 1, 2020, and ending on September 30, 2021. February 3, 2021 — To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. February 8, 2021 — To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. During the March 26, 2020 Council meeting, Council approved Resolution No. 20200326-092 directing the City Manager to explore options available to reduce the impact of utility bills during the time when the City is asking our community to work from or otherwise stay at home to help reduce the spread of the coronavirus. The resolution directed the City Manager to at a minimum consider adjusting eligibility criteria for the Plus 1 emergency financial aid program to make it accessible to individuals who have experienced an impact to their job or earnings as a result of COVID-19 and consider other options for utility rate relief for residential customers. On April 9, 2020 Council approved Ordinance No. 20200409-083 for Austin Energy and Austin Water to contribute an additional $5.0 million each to the Plus One payment assistance program. The Plus One payment assistance program provided direct and targeted relief to our most vulnerable customers experiencing hardship in paying utility bills. Austin Energy and Austin Water will each contribute an additional $5.0 million to the Plus One payment assistance program for FY2021 for additional payment assistance, due to the continuing impacts of COVID-19. OPERATING BUDGET FISCAL NOTE DATE OF COUNCIL CONSIDERATION: DEPARTMENT: FUND: 2/18/21 Austin Water Water, Wastewater, and Reclaimed Water Operating SUBJECT: Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Austin Water Operating Budget (Ordinance No. 20200812-001) to increase Transfers Out by $5,000,000 for a net reduction to ending balance of $5,000,000 to be transferred to the Customer Benefit Charge Fund. CURRENT YEAR IMPACT: Beginning Balance …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Government That Works for All COA Strategic Direction: February 3, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Austin Water February 18, 2021 Client: Kevin Critendon Agenda Item Recommend approval to negotiate and execute an agreement allowing for the formal transfer of a portion the Forest Oaks Mobile Homes, LLC water certificate of convenience and necessity (“CCN”) No. 12086 to the City of Austin water CCN No. 11322 for the area that overlaps with the Professional Contract Services, Inc. Tract, generally located approximately one half mile east of the intersection of FM 1626 and Menchaca Road. (near District 5) Amount and Source of Funding No City funds are required for the transfer of the balance of this tract to Austin’s CCN. February 3, 2021 — To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: N/A N/A N/A Professional Contract Services, Inc. is the owner of a tract of land containing approximately 13.198 acres, being more particularly described as Lots 1 and 2, Block A, FM 1626 OFFICE WAREHOUSE SUBDIVISION, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, a portion of which is located in the City of Austin water CCN No. 11322 and the balance of the tract is located in the Forest Oaks Mobile Homes, LLC water CCN No. 12086. The property owner has requested that the portion of the tract located within the Forest Oaks CCN be transferred to the City CCN and Forest Oaks and the owner have reached an agreement to accommodate such a request. There are currently no customers or facilities located in the area to be transferred, and Forest Oaks has never provided service to the area. Under 16 Texas Administrative Code § 24.253, public notice of a water service area transfer agreement is sufficient if the decision to enter into the agreement is discussed at a meeting of a city council, provided there are no affected customers in the transfer area. Since there are no affected customers located in the Forest Oaks transfer area, notice will be sufficient if Council approves negotiation and execution of this agreement at a public meeting. Austin Water will provide water service to future development contingent on completion of the CCN transfer and consistent with City codes and policies related to the provision of water utility service. Austin Water will provide wastewater for …
Mobility Project Updates Shay Ralls Roalson, PE Kevin Koeller, PE Aldo Ranzani, PE February 3, 2021 Scope of Mobility Projects 64 Active Mobility Projects with Austin Water Involvement t n e m e s a E y t i l i t U e n o Z e s U - d e r a h S h t a P s e i t i l i t U y r D n a i d e M s e i t i l i t U y r D e s U - d e r a h S h t a P t n e m e s a E y t i l i t U e n o Z Mobility Agencies with Active Projects Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (CTRMA) Travis County Williamson County City of Austin Capital Metro Austin Transit Partnership (Project Connect) Schedule and Types of Agreements Agency identifies roadway project Agency prepares roadway schematics and utility conflicts are identified Coordination to define specific scope of utility Work Austin Water and agency negotiate and finalize agreement Utility work and roadway improvements are constructed Standard Utility Agreement (SUA) Advanced Funding Agreement (AFA) Interlocal Agreement (ILA) Joint Use Agreement (JUA) Funding Relocations Austin Water 5-Year CIP Budget (FY22 to FY26): $28.2M Reimbursable vs Non-Reimbursable Federal vs State Funding Easement Betterments Normal TxDOT TxDOT Interstate Highway Projects CTRMA Counties In Easement In ROW Betterments $ $ $ $ $ $ City of Austin – Project Connect City of Austin – Project Connect Preliminary System Scan Water Wastewater Reclaimed Water City of Austin – Project Connect Preliminary System Scan Length of Main within 100 feet Orange Blue Water Wastewater Reclaimed Water Number of Main Crossings Water Wastewater Reclaimed Water 75 miles 30 miles 0.3 miles Orange 225 110 3 Analysis included all pipe sizes Total eliminates overlap between line routes 50 miles 20 miles 3 miles Blue 275 145 5 Gold 30 miles 20 miles 3 miles Gold 140 95 20 Total 110 miles 55 miles 5 miles Total 460 250 23 City of Austin Mobility Bond Projects 9 Projects 15 Projects 12 Projects Significant TxDOT/CTRMA Projects CURRENT UPCOMING 3 Oak Hill Parkway US183 North I-35 Mopac South US 290 from William Cannon to Circle Drive Infrastructure Stability SH45 to Mopac • …
Water & Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting Minutes February 3, 2021 Approved: April 7, 2021 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a regular called meeting on February 3, 2021 via videoconference, in Austin, Texas. AGENDA Commissioners: William Moriarty, (Mayor) Chien Lee, Chair (District 4) Jesse Penn (District 1) Nhat Ho (District 2) Travis Michel (District 3) Vacant (District 7) Commissioners in Attendance: William Moriarty, Jesse Penn, Nhat Ho, Travis Michel, Chien Lee, Christianne Castleberry, Mia Parton, Christy Williams, Grant Fisher, Susan Turrieta Christianne Castleberry, Vice Chair (District 5) Mia Parton (District 6) Christy Williams (District 8) Grant Fisher (District 9) Susan Turrieta (District 10) CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 5:57 p.m. by Chair Chien Lee. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There were no registered speakers. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the January 14, 2021 Water and Wastewater special called meeting were approved on a 9-0 vote on Commissioner Castleberry’s motion and Commissioner Michel’s second with Commissioner Williams off the dais. B. ITEMS FOR COMMISSION’S REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL 1. Recommend approval to award eight contracts for COVID-19 temperature screening services, with InGenesis, Inc.; Arch Staffing and Consulting, LLC; Donald L Mooney Enterprises, LLC; Acadia Workforce Inc.; Protouch Nurses, Inc.; Ascend National LLC; Capitol Medical Service, LLC; and First Medical Response of Texas Inc., each for a term of six months or until the contract amounts are expended in an amount not to exceed $3,700,000, divided among the contractors. Austin Water’s requested authorization is $653,591.25. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on a 9-0 vote on Commissioner Michel’s motion and Commissioner Ho’s second with Commissioner Williams off the dais. Water & Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting Minutes February 3, 2021 2. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a cooperative contract with TechCenter Design Inc. (WBE), to provide specialized services and installation of equipment to improve four control rooms, in the amount of $738,619. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on a 9-0 vote on Commissioner Michel’s motion and Commissioner Ho’s second with Commissioner Williams off the dais. 3. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract with Huber Technology Inc., for grit washing equipment, in an amount not to exceed $261,544. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on a 9-0 vote on Commissioner Michel’s motion and Commissioner Ho’s second with Commissioner Williams off the dais. 4. Recommend approval of an …
Versión en español a continuación. Regular Meeting of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board February 3, 2021 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board meeting to be held February 3, 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 2, 2021 by noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the February 3, 2021 Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison Michelle Rojas at 512-974-3771 or michelle.rojas@austintexas.gov no later than noon, Tuesday, February 2, 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 Michelle Rojas michelle.rojas@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 Junta Especial del Grupo Asesor del Centro Mexico-Americano Emma S. Barrientos FECHA de la reunión 3 de febrero, 2021 de 6:00 pm a 7:30 pm 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 el 2 de febrero, 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, Michelle Rojas (512) 974-3771 o al correo electrónico Michelle.rojas@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía del miércoles 6 de enero. Se requiere …
EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER SPECIAL CALLED MEETING ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES Wednesday, February 3, 2021 The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Advisory Board convened via video conferencing. Board Members in Attendance: David Goujon, Chair Art Navarro, Vice Chair Olga Campos-Benz, Member Gerardo Gandy, Member Diana Gomez, Member Wayne Lopes, Member Ricardo Maga Rojas, Member Claudia Massey, Member Tomas Salas, Member Endi Silva, Member Board Member Absent: Staff in Attendance: Lucas Massie, PARD Division Manager Laura Esparza, PARD Division Manager Michelle Rojas, ESB-MACC Manager Olivia Tamzarian, ESB-MACC Supervisor CALL TO ORDER: Chair Goujon called the Board Meeting to order at 6:09 pm. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Jeannie Ramirez spoke about Item 3a, Ramirez, a local rock singer, expressed her difficulties with the lack of resources to make music in Austin. She felt that there is repression in the City of Austin and that there is a lack of diversity in music festivals because mostly international artists are given opportunities and not local artists. She mentioned her support for a music hub at the MACC and expressed her concern that the hub should have inclusive spirit for Latino musicians and include both men and women and leaders should not have a conflict of interest. Michael Mares Mendoza spoke about his proposed artwork honoring Manuel “Cowboy” Donley. Mendoza details that he has meet with Donley’s widow and received a letter of support for his project. He has also spoke with Andrew Garrison of UT Austin and East Austin Stories and included it as part of his project. Mendoza also expresses that there is now more augmented reality around the piece. Chair Goujon spoke about championing the history of the community and artists and embracing augmented reality. Goujon remarked to Mendoza that a letter of support approved last meeting from 1 the Board should be seen shortly and he appreciates Mendoza’s dedication and telling the stories of heroes of the community. Chair Goujon states he will call on other citizen, Anna Maciel, for Item 3a. when that item came up later in the agenda. Chair Goujon stated the ESB-MACC mission statement. PUBLIC INPUT None 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (AGENDA ITEM 1) Chair Goujon stated the minutes were received earlier in the day so he tabled the approval of the minutes so board members had more time to read them. 2. CHAIR REPORT (AGENDA ITEM 2) Chair Goujon presented the chair report, which was …
Community Engagement Plan Outline Project Name: Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Phase 2 Improvements Project Phase: Design Brief Description The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (ESB‐MACC), Phase 2 Improvements Project, as prescribed in the Council‐approved ESB‐MACC Más MACC Master Plan 2018 (2018 Plan) is in the preliminary stage of developing the Building Design, which will be based on the 2018 Plan and Building Program. The project includes renovation of existing support and performance spaces, expansion of the building on both levels, and site improvements. As identified during the Building Program stage, the Design Phase engagement efforts will focus on consulting with key stakeholders and listening to community input. Project Resources and Funding Council awarded $27 million in the 2018 GO Bond in addition to funds from a previous bond. These funds will be used to address renovation needs as well as some facility expansion. Unfortunately, the funds are not enough to implement the full 2018 Plan, which has an estimated cost $42 million. Project Purpose The Community Engagement Plan builds on the extensive work of the ESB‐MACC Master Planning community engagement efforts from 2017‐2018. This Community Engagement Plan outlines the continuing efforts in forging a strong relationship with community members and providing an exchange of information in an accessible and equitable manner through the Design Phase of the project while honoring the work that had been previously done by the community. The City of Austin staff will guide engagement with a team comprised of PARD, Public Works, and CPIO Community Engagement with support from the ESB‐MACC staff. Utilizing their expertise will allow consistent connection to community members as well as to maximize the project funds for the building. Scope of the Project and Scope of Community Engagement The scope of this engagement plan will focus on the Building Design phase, which includes Design Schematics and Design Development. This step is anticipated to begin in Spring 2021 and continue to the Fall of 2021. The Design phase includes schematic presentations or conceptual renderings of proposed building and site improvements. Proposed schematic designs will be based on information in the 2018 Plan and refined in the 2021 Building Program stage. Proposed building schematic designs will be presented in various formats to community members, allowing community members to provide comments for the Project Team to consider. Once the proposed schematic designs are approved by the City of Austin, community …
MACC Staff Report - Feb 3, 2021 Links: Website - Facebook - Digital Programs Veintiuno Digital Exhibit by Ender Martos Part 1: Venezuelan Diversity & Kinetic Art Movement Part 2: The Immigrant Experience Part 3: Finding Purpose in the Chaos Ender Martos, an award winning Texan Venezuelan artist based in Austin, plans to jumpstart the long awaited 2021 with a cultural headrush. The visual artist will debut “21 (Veintiuno)'', a virtual exhibition of his celebrated optic art, along with his personal reflections on the theme of “diversity within diversity.” The exhibit, which runs 2/1/21 – 3/31/21, also includes an installation at the MACC of Martos’s sculpture, “Graceful Celebration of Diversity”. CAMINOS Teen Leadership Program - Caminos class of 2020-2021 will graduate in early June 2021. - Starting in February, they will produce 10 more episodes of !Vamonos!, their variety show. - Active participation in Phase 2 Expansion Community Engagement on January 28, 2021. - 3rd Annual Breaking Barriers Latinx Virtual Teen Conference on March 6, 2021 - FOLLOW CAMINOS ON INSTAGRAM at @atxcaminos LATINO ARTIST ACCESS PROGRAM (LAAP) - MACC Phase 2 Community Engagement Meeting with Visual and Performing Artists February 1st at 6-7:30pm - LAAP communication on Planet Texas 2050, City Funding Process Changes/ Austin Creative Alliance - LAAP artists are invited to participate in BoCCA’s event (Details below) and MACC’s Signature Event La Mujer - Sent reminder that Austin is now at Stage 5 restrictions, which means we are unable to hold any events inside or outside. Javier Jara / Los Bohemios Perdidos presented A Night of Boleros y Más on Jan 30th accompanied by guitarist José Manuel Tejeda, violinist Roberto Riggio and percussionist Michael Longoria. His concert was livestreamed from an outside stage. Over 2,000 views! Biliteracy Club Communities of Austin (BoCCa) is hosting its 5th annual BoCCa Noche: I Love Idiomas So Much event on Sunday, February 21, 2021. To celebrate the love of our languages and cultures on International Mother Language Day. BoCCa is seeking artists/groups to showcase bilingualism and/or multiculturalism. https://fb.watch/372Q22B9ct/. Event web page: http://www.boccaaustin.org/iloveidiomassomuch/ EDUCATION - CIS After School program, digital lessons taught live through Zoom - Lesson Plans and Supply Kits Delivered to Lending Library January-May 2021, here is a directory of available lessons. - Ethnic Studies Conference with Smithsonian in February 2021, professional development for teachers SIGNATURE EVENTS La Mujer festival is set for the weekend of April 17-18. MACC Programs …
Versión en español a continuación. Environmental Commission Regular Meeting February 3, 2021 Environmental Commission to be held February 3, 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 2, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the February 3, 2021 Environmental Commission Regular 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 Environmental Commission FECHA de la reunion (3 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 (2 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 utilizará para …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20210203 003a Date: February 3, 2021 RATIONALE: Subject: Consider proposed annexation of 36 properties (approximately 115.4 acres) into Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10, C12-M-2020-0137 Motion by: Kevin Ramberg Seconded by: Pam Thompson WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the annexation into the District will not affect the City of Austin’s annexation plans and staff does not anticipate any negative land use impacts on adjacent property; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that staff finds that direct water and wastewater service is not feasible given the properties are currently in the Camelot Water Supply Corporation CCN and due to the non-proximate location of the properties in relation to the City system; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that the regulations for development will follow the same rules and processes currently in effect if the District annexes the tract. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends consent to the proposed annexation of the 36 properties, comprising 115.4 acres, into the Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10. For: Thompson, Ramberg, Guerrero, Bedford, Coyne, Gordon, and Barrett Bixler Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: Creel and Maceo VOTE 7-0 Approved By: Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20210203 003b Subject: Springdale Green Planned Unit Development (PUD), C814-2020-0104 Motion by: Kevin Ramberg Seconded by: Katie Coyne Date: February 3, 2021 RATIONALE: code modifications: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting rezoning to PUD-NP; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the proposed PUD would require two environmental 1. from 25-8-261(B)(3)(C) is modified to allow a trail wider than 12 feet as shown on the Creek Plan; and 2. from 25-8-261 is modified to allow temporary construction staging within the CWQZ buffer per the Construction Laydown and Staging Limits exhibit; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission also recognizes that Staff recommends the rezoning to PUD-NP (with conditions). THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the requested rezoning to PUD-NP with the following Staff Conditions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Street yard trees will be a minimum of 2 caliper inches. Street yard landscape area shall be increased to a minimum of 30% of street yard area. Code required tree mitigation will be increased by 50%. A minimum of 15 trees will utilize silva cell technology and provide 1000 cubic feet of soil volume, which can be shared between a maximum of two trees. Adjacent landscape areas can also count towards the requirement. 15 acres of creek and floodplain will be restored per exhibits. 100% Green Stormwater Infrastructure for water quality. (a) Modify watershed boundaries and neighboring property pond to redirect flow of storm water away from the single-family homes located on Saucedo Street (b) If solution in (a) is not feasible due to impasse with neighbor, PUD will donate $400,000 towards a stormwater infrastructure solution that will benefit the houses on Saucedo Street. Cap impervious cover at 50% gross site area. Provide 19.82 acres of Open Space. Remove existing impervious cover not associated with Boggy Creek armoring from the critical water quality zone and restore with native vegetation. Capture rainwater and condensate to reduce landscape potable water usage by 50%. 12. Meet 3-Star green building rating for all buildings on-site. 13. Staff recommends that the following land uses be prohibited on the property: Automotive rental, Automotive repair services, Automotive sales, Automotive washing (of any type), Drop-off recycling collection, Equipment repair services, Equipment sales, Exterminating services, Funeral services, Kennels, Community garden, and Service station. and the following Environmental Commission Conditions: 1. 2. Staff work with the applicant to meet LEED and Sustainable Site …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: February 3, 2021 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: Springdale Green PUD C814-2020-0104 NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Michael Whellan Armbrust & Brown, PLLC LOCATION: 1011 AND 1017 Springdale Road COUNCIL DISTRICT: 3 WPD/ENVIRONMENTAL STAFF: Atha Phillips, Environmental Officer’s Office (512) 974-2132, Atha.Phillips@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: Boggy Creek and Tannehill Branch Watersheds, Urban Watershed Classification, Desired Development Zone ORDINANCE: Watershed Protection Ordinance REQUEST: To create a Planned Unit Development (PUD) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the PUD with conditions. STAFF CONDITIONS: PUD will provide the following: 1. Street yard trees will be a minimum of 2 caliper inches. 2. Street yard landscape area shall be increased to a minimum of 30% of street yard area. 3. Code required tree mitigation will be increased by 50%. 4. A minimum will be 15 trees will utilize silva cell technology. 5. 15 acres of creek and floodplain will be restored per exhibits. 6. 100% Green Stormwater Infrastructure for water quality. 7. Modify watershed boundaries to redirect flow of storm water away from the single-family homes located on Saucedo Street. 8. Cap impervious cover at 50% gross site area. 9. Provide 20.71 acres of Open Space. 10. Remove existing impervious cover from the critical water quality zone and restore with native vegetation. 11. Capture rainwater and condensate to reduce landscape water usage by 50%. 12. Meet 3-Star green building rating for all buildings on-site. Page 2 of 2 Springdale Green PUD C814-2020-0104 Atha Phillips Environmental Officer’s Office Site Location Austin ETJ Austin City Limits Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone North Site Location North Background: • 30.18 acres • Boggy Creek and Tannehill Branch Watersheds • Urban Watershed Classification • Desire Development Zone • Brown Field site • Proposed Use: Office • Council District: 3 1987 Aerial – Tank Farm Site Location North Boggy Creek Watershed Tannehill Branch Watershed Boundary Site Location North Boggy Creek Watershed Tannehill Branch Critical Water Quality Zone Site Location North View from Springdale View from Airport Blvd. Required Open Space: 6.04 acres Provided: 19.82 acres Open Space Plan Restoration Plan Comparison: Existing Code Proposed PUD 100% capture volume or payment in lieu 100% Green Stormwater Infrastructure Water Quality Drainage No adverse impact No adverse impact. Site will modify watershed boundaries to pull flow of storm water away the single-family homes located on Saucedo Street Impervious Cover 90% Commercial Less than 50% Open Space …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 3 CASE: C814-2020-0104 ZONING FROM: GR-MU-CO-NP and RR-NP TO: PUD-NP ADDRESS: 1011 and 1017 Springdale Road SITE AREA: 30.18 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Jay Paul Company CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request for rezoning to PUD-NP. In addition to the superiority items outlined in Exhibit C- Tier One and Tier Two Requirements Matrices, Staff recommends that the following land uses be prohibited on the property: Automotive rental, Automotive repair services, Automotive sales, Automotive washing (of any type), Drop-off recycling collection, Equipment repair services, Equipment sales, Exterminating services, Funeral services, Kennels, Community garden, and Service station. AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael Whellan) For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION ACTION: February 3, 2020: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: To be determined. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: To be determined. ORDINANCE NUMBER: C814-2020-0104 2 ISSUES The subject property is currently undeveloped but is in the area generally known as the former East Austin Tank Farm. The Tank Farm area was used for storage of petrochemicals for decades before the uses were removed and environmental remediation occurred. This site was remediated in the 1990s but not to a level that would allow redevelopment with residential land uses; only office, commercial, and limited industrial land uses are permitted. The property is also significantly constrained by waterways, floodplain, and water quality buffer zones. There are heritage trees on the site. Please see Exhibit C- 1987 Aerial Exhibit. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property owner is proposing to rezone a 30.18-acre parcel from GR-MU-CO-NP and RR-NP to PUD-NP zoning to allow redevelopment of the property with office and commercial land uses. The property is located east of the intersection of Springdale Road and Airport Boulevard. Railroad right-of-way (ROW) forms the southern boundary. The subject property was previously used for religious assembly and automotive sales but is currently vacant. As stated above, the site is significantly constrained by creek buffers and floodplain. Surrounding land uses include Springdale General- a development with a wide mix of office and commercial land uses- to the north. Springdale General is zoned CS-CO-NP. North and to the east of the subject property is a SF-3-NP zoned residential neighborhood. Immediately to the south is GR-MU-CO-NP property with automotive sales land use. Further south, across the railroad ROW are properties zoned GR-MU-CO-NP, and PUD-NP. …
Updated January 2021 Environmental Commission Committee Members Committee Name Urban Growth Policy & Water Quality Protection Committee Chair Pam Thompson Urban Forestry Committee Peggy Maceo Members Perry Bedford Pam Thompson Kevin Ramberg Peggy Maceo Pam Thompson Linda Guerrero Other Committee Memberships Committee Name Joint Environmental/Parks Board Members Linda Guerrero Peggy Maceo Pam Thompson Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan Citizen’s Advisory Committee Joint Sustainability Committee* South Central Waterfront Advisory Board* None Katie Coyne Linda Guerrero * Member is elected by Council to serve a 2 year or 4 year term membership.
MEMORANDUM TO: Chair and Members of the Environmental Commission FROM: Andrei Lubomudrov Housing and Planning Department DATE: January 25, 2021 RE: Proposed annexation of 36 properties (approximately 115.4 acres) into Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 (District) C12M-2020-0137 On November 19, 2020, the City received an application requesting the City’s consent to the annexation of approximately 115.4 acres into Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 (District). The subject tracts are located south of Barton Creek Road approximately 2,000 to 2,500 feet southwest of the intersection of Canyon Rim Drive and FM 2244 in Austin’s extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) and in the Barton Creek Watershed. The District includes properties in western Travis County and is located in the City of Austin’s ETJ. A map identifying the tracts to be annexed into the District and its location relative to existing District boundaries and City jurisdictions is attached. The assigned case number is C12M-2020- 0137. Applicant’s Proposal The 36 properties requesting annexation are currently served by the Camelot Water Supply Corporation, which was formed to serve the Lower Camelot neighborhood and now purchases water from Travis County WCID 10 as a wholesale customer. In light of aging infrastructure, the properties served by Camelot have entered into an agreement with the District to be annexed and receive upgraded infrastructure as fully annexed ratepayers. The annexation would also enable the installation of high-pressure fire hydrants, which would be valuable in mitigating potential damage from wildfires in the area. Representatives of the property owners appeared before the District’s Board of Directors at its meeting on March 11, 2020, and the District Board approved the annexation request contingent upon receiving the City’s approval of the District’s annexation of the property. 1 • • • • • • City Review Process The Agreement Concerning Creation of the Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 (Consent Agreement) requires City approval for the annexation of land by the District. The District is considered a “noncity service district” and as such, the City is not authorized to place restrictions or conditions on this consent. If the City fails or refuses to consent within 90 days of receipt of a written request, the owner may petition the City to make available those services to be provided by the District. Failure to execute a mutually agreeable contract for services within 120 days constitutes authorization for inclusion …
Proposed Annexation into Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 Environmental Commission February 3, 2021 Consider a request for City consent to annexation of 36 properties totaling 115.4 acres into Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 (District) Overview City Review Process Applicant’s Proposal Staff Recommendation The Environmental Commission is asked to make a recommendation on the request for City consent to the proposed annexation 2 City Review Process City Code requires staff and commission review prior to Council action Evaluation in terms of: Impact on the City’s annexation program Land Use impacts Austin Water’s ability to provide direct water service Terms of City contracts with the District Environmental impacts Whether the annexation would induce development within the Drinking Water Protection Zone (DWPZ) beyond what would occur otherwise 3 Applicant’s Proposal Property owners connected to the Camelot Water Supply System are requesting annexation into District Annexation will allow the District to provide water service and upgrade aging infrastructure The District Board has approved the annexation request contingent upon receiving the City’s approval 4 Subject Tract Approximately 115.4 acres, currently developed or in floodplain Located south of Barton Creek Blvd. approximately 2,000 to 2,500 feet southwest of the intersection of Canyon Rim Drive and FM 2244 in Austin’s ETJ Barton Creek Watershed 5 6 7 Basis for Staff Recommendation Annexation of this tract into the District will not affect Austin’s annexation plans and staff does not anticipate any negative land use impacts on adjacent property Austin Water cannot provide service to these properties Regulations for development will follow the same rules and processes currently in effect if the District annexes the tract 8 Staff and Commission Recommendation Staff recommends consent to the annexation into the Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 The Environmental Commission is asked to make a recommendation on the request for City consent to the proposed annexation 9
