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 of 15 trees will utilize silva cell technology and provide 1000cf of soil volume, which can be shared between a maximum of two trees. Adjacent landscape areas can also count towards the requirement. Page 2 of 2 5. 15 acres of creek and floodplain will be restored per exhibits. 6. 100% Green Stormwater Infrastructure for water quality. 7. (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. 8. Cap impervious cover at 50% gross site area. 9. Provide 19.82 acres of Open Space. 10. Remove existing impervious cover not associated with the creek armoring from the critical water quality zone and restore with native vegetation. 11. Capture rainwater and condensate to reduce landscape potable water usage by 50%. 12. Meet 3-Star green building rating for all buildings on-site. 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 Watershed Boundary Site Location North Boggy Creek Watershed Tannehill Branch Watershed Critical Water Quality Zone Site Location North View from Springdale View from …
2. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, February 3, 2021 The Environmental Commission convened in a public meeting on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications via remote video conferencing. Commissioners in Attendance: Andrew Creel Pam Thompson Kevin Ramberg Linda Guerrero Perry Bedford Katie Coyne Wendy Gordon Audrey Barrett Bixler Commissioners Absent: Peggy Maceo Staff in Attendance: Heather Chaffin Kaela Champlin Chris Herrington Andrei Lubomudrov Atha Phillips CALL TO ORDER Chair Guerrero called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. None 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approval of the January 20, 2021 Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes A motion to approve the January 20, 2021 Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes were approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Coyne’s second on an 7-0 vote. Commissioner Creel was off the dais. Commissioner Maceo was absent. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Discuss and consider Environmental Commission committee membership 1 3. 4. Commissioner Guerrero made a motion to nominate Commissioner Ramberg for the Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan Citizen’s Advisory Committee and was seconded by Commissioner Coyne on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Creel and Maceo were absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Approve a recommendation 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—Andrei Lubomudrov, Planner Senior, Housing and Planning Department A motion to close the public hearing was approved on Guerrero’s motion, Commissioner Ramberg’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Creel and Maceo were absent. A motion to approve the recommendation consenting to the annexation by Travis County Water Control and Improvement District No. 10 was approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Thompson’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Creel was off the dais. Commissioner Maceo was absent. b. Name: Springdale Green Planned Unit Development, C814-2020-0104 Applicant: Michael Whellan, Armbrust & Brown PLLC Location:1011 and 1017 Springdale Road (District 3) Staff: Heather Chaffin, Planner, Housing and Planning Department and Atha Phillips, Environmental …
Versión en español a continuación. Commission for Women Meeting Wednesday, February 3, 2021 Commission for Women be held Wednesday, 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 (Tuesday, February 2, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the February 3, 2021 Commission for Women Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-2597 or april.shaw@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 april.shaw@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 Commission for Women Miércoles, Febrero 3, 2021 a 9:00 a.m. La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (Martes, Febrero 2, 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) 974-2597 or april.shaw@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 ). …
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES Friday, January 8, 2021 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING Friday, January 8, 2021 COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MINUTES The Commission for Women convened for a regular meeting on Friday, January 8, 2021 via videoconference. Chair Austen called the Commission Meeting to order at 9:05 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Rebecca Austen, Chair Flannery Bope, Vice Chair Tanya Athar-Jogee Julia Cuba Lewis Neva Fernandez Diana Melendez Sarah Tober Commissioners Absent: Juliana Gonzales Amanda Lewis Dyana Limon-Mercado Vacant: District 2 Staff in Attendance: April Shaw, Human Resources Department 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Consider approval of the minutes from the Commission for Women regular meeting on December 2, 2020. The minutes from the regular meeting on December 2, 2020 were approved on Chair Austen’s motion, Commissioner Cuba Lewis second on a vote of 6-0, with Commissioner Fernandez off the dais and Commissioners Gonzales, Lewis, and Limon-Mercado absent. Friday, January 8, 2021 COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES 2. OLD BUSINESS groups: i. Economic equity a. Discussion and possible action regarding updated from the following working Discussion was held. No action was taken. ii. Sexual assault, violence prevention, and survivor experience Discussion was held. No action was taken. iii. Access to quality and affordable healthcare Discussion was held. No action was taken. iv. Women’s Hall of Fame Discussion was held. No action was taken. b. Discussion and possible action regarding updates from the Joint Inclusion c. Discussion and possible action regarding the recommendation for the City of Austin d. Discussion and possible action regarding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Committee. Discussion was held. No action was taken. FY2021 budget. Discussion was held. No action was taken. Austin’s women and girls. Discussion was held. No action was taken. anti-racism. Discussion was held. No action was taken. e. Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the City Council on COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES Friday, January 8, 2021 f. Discussion and possible action regarding Commission for Women Working Groups. The 2021 Commission for Women Working Groups were approved on Chair Austen’s motion, Commissioner Athar-Jogee’s second on a vote of 7-0, with Commissioners Gonzales, Lewis, and Limon-Mercado absent. g. Discussion and possible action regarding the Commission Charter. Updates to the Commission for Women Charter were approved on Chair Austen’s motion, Vice Chair Bope’s second on a vote of 7-0, with Commissioners Gonzales, Lewis, and Limon-Mercado absent. h. Discussion and possible action regarding childcare …
Commission for Women Working Group Membership Updated January 2021 Homelessness Tanya Athar-Jogee Rebecca Austen Flannery Bope Sarah Tober Safety Health Neva Fernandez Juliana Gonzales Amanda Lewis Tanya Athar-Jogee Flannery Bope Juliana Gonzales Diana Melendez Recognition of Equity for Women and Girls Julia Cuba Lewis Dyana Limon-Mercado Diana Melendez Sarah Tober
Victim Services Division Manager (Kachina Clark) Crisis Team Investigation Support Team Austin Police Department Victim Services Division Investigation Team counselor assignments Homicide (1) Sex Crimes (5) Child Abuse (3) Domestic Violence (6) DV/Crisis Team (1) DV/Hate Crimes (1) DV/Vehicular Homicide (1) Robbery (1) Aggravated Assault (1) LE Counseling (1) Supervisors (2) Lead Counselors (3) Supervisors (3) Counselors (22) Counselors (14) Student Interns (7) 1 lead counselor position (Crisis Team) is vacant 2 counselor positions (Crisis Team) are vacant 1 counselor position (DV) is vacant Capacity Building With COA Commission for Women and Austin City Council support, APD Victim Services Division capacity has increased over the last three years to include: Nine new positions $30,000 for social work stipends ($2,500 flat rate per intern) $15,000 for basic victim needs EMDR o EMDR-trained counselors continue to provide pro-bono work (one client at any given time) to complete their commitment of 50 sessions. Capacity is stretched thin. For example, only fifteen counselors have the ability to accept new clients at this time. o One of the Investigations Team supervisors now oversees the APD EMDR program. Ideally, we need an EMDR coordinator (part-time position) and will include a request for the position with the next VOCA grant application. Our preference is that the position be included with the City’s operating budget. o We will soon fold the therapists managed by the SARRT EMDR committee into the APD EMDR program o Funding from previous budgets is exhausted.* The need for EMDR continues to grow and we cannot meet community expectations. For program sustainability, we recommend ongoing annual funding to train local therapists in EMDR. *EMDR funding was not included with the FY20-21 operating budget Unmet Needs Long-term fiscal planning Grant-funded positions Market study to potentially adjust compensation and reclassify positions
CAPACITY CREATION FOR DVSA VICTIMS THE HOTEL SAFETY NET SURVIVORS ARE FACING DISPLACEMENT AND HOMELESSNESS IN TEXAS Survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault are being displaced and becoming homeless due to the lack of capacity and beds at local emergency shelters. Prior to the COVID-19 Pandemic, shelters were turning away close to 48% of the victims coming to them and long waitlists. In March of 2020, that percentage skyrocketed to more than 90% according to the HHSE report presented by the Texas Council on Family Violence. The "shelter In place" order traps many victims in their homes, without an outlet to make an outcry. Virus or violence? HOTEL SAFETY NET SURVIVE2THRIVEFOUNDATION QUICK STATS 1 IN 3 WOMEN...1 IN 7 MEN... HAVE EXPERIENCED INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE AT LEAST ONCE IN THEIR LIFETIME. 13% OF AUSTIN'S HOMELESS COMMUNITY, SELF IDENTIFY AS VICTIMS OF SOME SORT OF DOMESTIC ABUSE. IN 2019, MORE THAN 12,000 VICTIMS A MONTH ARE TURNED AWAY FROM LOCAL SHELTERS IN TEXAS* *14TH ANNUAL NNEDV SNAPSHOT CENSUS 2019 HOTEL SAFETY NET SURVIVE2THRIVEFOUNDATION THE COMMUNITY NEED - MORE IMMEDIATE HOUSING CAPACITY FOR FLEEING VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE. - MORE RESOURCE AVAILABILITY AND ACCESSIBILITY . - A MECHANISM FOR THE QUICK PLACEMENT OF VICTIMS BY LAW ENFORCEMENT. - VICTIM-FACING TECHNOLOGY FOR STRATEGIC PLANNING AND RESTABILIZATION. SOME SUCCESSFUL COVID-19 OUTCOMES $935,000+ in Indirect and Indirect financial assistance to victims. $29,000+ in resources dispersed via our Seed A Survivor rent/utility/food assistance program (es. August 1, 2020) for housing costs and food insecurity. $14,000+ in Back-to-School supplies, clothes, and backpacks to the children in our SANCTUARY Program via S2T case management. 20,125 calls logged to COVID-19 hotline. 573+ families placed in our Hotel Safety Net in hotels across Austin in 2020; 1,039 men, women, and children of diverse backgrounds including COCs and the LGBTQ community. 205 successful interactions with law enforcement resulting in rapid placement most happening in under one (1) hour. The opening of the SANCTUARY Gardens Empowerment & Recovery Center for survivor immersion in South Austin. HOTEL SAFETY NET SURVIVE2THRIVEFOUNDATION WE DO THINGS DIFFERENTLY. WE HAVE A SURVIVOR BOARD AND OUR CARE IS CLIENT AND TRAUMA INFORMED. WE LOVE OUR PARTNERS AND COLLABORATE...A LOT. WE USE TECHNOLOGY TO CONNECT SERVICE PROVIDERS AND VICTIMS TO RESOURCES. HOTEL SAFETY NET SURVIVE2THRIVEFOUNDATION COMMUNITY AND TECH PARTNERS APD VICTIM SERVICES The SANCTUARY web platform gives immediate access to hotel rooms. Reduces victim placement time and places …
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, February 3, 2021 REGULER MEETING Wednesday, February 3, 2021 COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MINUTES The Commission for Women convened for a regular meeting on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 via videoconference. Chair Austen called the Commission Meeting to order at 9:19 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Rebecca Austen, Chair Flannery Bope, Vice Chair Amanda Lewis Neva Fernandez Diana Melendez Sarah Tober Commissioners Absent: Tanya Athar-Jogee Julia Cuba Lewis Juliana Gonzales Vacant: District 2 Staff in Attendance: April Shaw, Human Resources Department 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Consider approval of the minutes from the Commission for Women special called meeting on January 8, 2021. The minutes from the special called meeting on January 8, 2021 were approved on Chair Austen’s motion, Commissioner Fernandez’ second on a vote of 6-0, with Commissioners Athar-Jogee, Cuba Lewis, and Gonzales absent. 2. OLD BUSINESS COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, February 3, 2021 a. Discussion and possible action regarding updated from the following working groups: i. Homelessness Discussion was held. No action was taken. Discussion was held. No action was taken. ii. Safety iii. Health Discussion was held. No action was taken. iv. Recognition of Equity for Women and Girls Discussion was held. No action was taken. Committee. Discussion was held. No action was taken. FY2021 budget. Discussion was held. No action was taken. Discussion was held. No action was taken. b. Discussion and possible action regarding updates from the Joint Inclusion c. Discussion and possible action regarding the recommendation for the City of Austin d. Discussion and possible action regarding Commission for Women Working Groups. 3. BRIEFINGS a. Presentation from Austin Police Department Victim Services by Kachina Clark regarding victim services and budget priorities and needs. Kachina Clark provided a presentation to the Commission regarding victim services and budget priorities and needs. b. Presentation from Survive2Thrive by Courtney Santana regarding displacement of domestic violence victims, homelessness prevention, and budget priorities and needs. COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, February 3, 2021 Courtney Santana provided a presentation to the Commission regarding displacement of domestic violence victims, homelessness prevention, and budget priorities and needs. 4. NEW BUSINESS needs. a. Discussion and possible action regarding victim services and budget and priority Discussion was held. No action was taken. b. Discussion and possible action regarding displacement of domestic violence victims, homelessness prevention, and budget and priority needs. Discussion was held. The motion to endorse the …
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN RECOMMENDATION 20210203-04b Date: February 3, 2021 Subject: Continued Funding for the Hotel Safety Net for Survivors Motioned By: Rebecca Austen Seconded By: Sarah Tober Recommendation to Council WHEREAS, the Commission for Women (“Commission”) of the City of Austin (“City”) serves as an advisory body that advocates for and inspires the City Council (“Council”) and City Manager to prioritize women’s quality of life, so that Austin becomes the most equitable city in the nation for women and girls; and WHEREAS, on April 17, 2020, the Commission passed Recommendation 20200417-03C: COVID-19 Responses for Women and Girls, including a recommendation to provide adequate safe shelter options and services that address the specific needs of women and children experiencing abuse, domestic violence, sexual violence, sex trafficking and homelessness, in partnership with organizations that provide these programs and services, and increase awareness of hotlines and related resources; and WHEREAS, on October 26, 2020 the Human Rights Commission passed Recommendation 20201026-002a: Continued Funding for the Hotel Safety Net for Survivors of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Human Trafficking; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Commission reinforces the recommendation of the Human Rights Commission to: • Continue funding the hotel safety net and resources for victims experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. The funding for this essential program going forward will nurture the trust and relationship between law enforcement, referring agencies, and victims. The program provides revenue to local hotels, which helps offset the losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. • Direct the City Manager to diversify the funding to organizations that support victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking, to address their unique needs. 1 Date of Approval: February 3, 2021 Record of the vote: Unanimous on a 6-0 vote, with three commissioners absent, and one district vacant. Attest: April E. Shaw April Shaw, Staff Liaison 2
Versión en español a continuación. Special Meeting of Austin – Travis County Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board February 3, 2021 Austin – Travis County Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board 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 Austin – Travis County Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-972-7148 or vivian.holmes@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to vivian.holmes@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn- live Reunión del Austin – Travis County Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board FECHA de la reunion February 3, 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 2, 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 512-972-7148 or vivian.holmes@austintexas.gova más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o …
AUSTIN – TRAVIS COUNTY EMS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, November 6, 2019 The Austin – Travis County EMS Advisory Board convened on November 6, 2019, 15 Waller Street, in Austin, Texas at 10:03 a.m. Board Members in Attendance: Tracy Dalbosco, Chris Ziebell, Lisa Harris, John Villanacci, Janice Bray Board Members Absent: Robert Ugaste, Jerry Staton Other Attendees: Travis Baker, Julie Potrykus, Vivian Holmes, Jasper Brown, Jason Pickett, Charles Brotherton 1. CALL TO ORDER – November 6, 2019 The meeting was called to order at 10:03 a.m. 2. QUORUM DETERMINATION A quorum was met and the meeting proceeded. 3. REVIEW AND APPROVE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Motion: The minutes for the regular meeting of August 7, 2019 were approved on a motion by Board Member Villanacci and seconded by Vice Chair Ziebell on a 5-0 vote. 4. RECEIVE CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS/COMMENTS None. 5. ELECT OFFICERS FOR 2020 Chair Dalbosco opened the conversation to consider officer elections and Board Members discussed. Motion: Board Member Villanacci motioned for Tracy Dalbosco to be re-elected as Chair and Dr. Christopher Ziebell to serve another term as Vice Chair; seconded by Board Member Harris on a 5-0 vote. 6. REVIEW AND ADOPT 2020 BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE Board Members discussed the schedule for 2020 and reviewed budget dates that would allow opportunity for the Board to make recommendations to City Council and Travis County Commissioners Court for the FY2020 Budget. Motion: Board Member Villanacci motioned to approve the schedule of first Wednesday of each quarter from 9:30 a.m.-11:30a.m., seconded by Board Member Harris on a 5/0 vote. 7. REVIEW OF SYSTEM REPORTS • Vice Chair Ziebell asked that the Board be shown reports in order to review, provide feedback, and help make improvements. There was a consensus amongst Board Members with being able to look at reports where improvements can be made. • Board Member Harris suggested that members take the next three months to review what is on the EMS dashboard and go from there on deciding what reports they would like to see regularly. This information could be presented to staff at the February 5, 2020 meeting. Chief of Staff Brown offered for the Board to hold a special meeting to review all the reports. EMS has limited resources, therefore narrowing down which reports the Board wants to see would be helpful. 8. RECEIVE UPDATES FROM SYSTEM AGENCIES REPRESENTATIVES: a) Medical Director’s Report: Mark Escott, …
M E M O R A N D U M TO: Public Safety Commission City of Austin Firefighters', Police Officers' and Emergency Medical Services Personnel Civil Service Commission Austin-Travis County EMS Advisory Board Office of the City Auditor FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Request for Input on Mental Health Care for First Responders (Resolution No. Rey Arellano, Assistant City Manager January 25, 2021 20190619-092) The purpose of this memo is to request your input regarding mental health care for first responders as directed by Council Resolution No. 20190619-092, which highlights the growing concern regarding mental health issues and the significant impact they have on the overall wellness of public safety first responders. The Resolution directed the City Manager to develop a report that thoroughly explains and identifies gaps and opportunities for improvement. The Resolution further directed the City Manager to obtain input from your Commission/Board/Department on any gaps or areas of improvement. I would request your feedback during your February 2021 board meeting, or by the end of the next week after your respective Commission/Board meeting, or by February 19, 2021. The attached report (Attachment A) provides an overview of the following areas: 1. Current options available to first responders to support and manage mental health needs; 2. The current state of health care insurance coverage for first responders; 3. Maintaining privacy and protecting first responders from retaliation for disclosing personal mental health conditions and needs; 1 4. Law enforcement best practices and innovations, pre-screening and ongoing 5. Areas of improvement and next steps; and 6. First responder statements about the unique, on-the-job experiences they deal with evaluations; daily. The City Manager’s Office engaged the three public safety departments, Human Resources Department, staff psychologists, first responders, and public safety Association presidents to receive feedback. In addition, the Office of Medical Director reached out to the Dell Medical School and EMS reached to the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) to gain their feedback on this important topic. The gaps identified by stakeholders include the need for a contracted psychiatrist to provide psychiatric treatment; City’s insurance limitations with connecting to mental health providers and substance abuse treatment; mental health days for first responders; additional Peer Support program funding, support and activities; and the need for enhanced training for leadership within the departments in understanding the mental health needs of their employees. Staff had the opportunity to meet with first responders, Associations and the …
AUSTIN – TRAVIS COUNTY EMS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, February 3, 2021 The Austin – Travis County EMS Advisory Board convened on February 3, 2021, in Austin, Texas at 9:30 a.m. Board Members in Attendance: Tracy Dalbosco, John Villanacci, Janice Bray, Jerry Staton, Shandel Milburn, April Geruso, Tim Ruttan Board Members Absent: Tim Mercer Other Attendees: Ernesto Rodriguez, Jasper Brown, Kerri Lang, Andy Hofmeister, Teresa Gardner Mark Escott, James Kempema, Jeff Hayes, Patricia Bourenane, Keith Simpson, Vivian Holmes, Ashley Voss-Leibig, Charles Brotherton, Darren Noak, Michael Benavides, Rick Randall, Rob Vires, Ronnelle Paulsen, Wendy Rodriguez CALL TO ORDER – The meeting was called to order at 9:38 a.m. RECEIVE CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS/COMMENTS – None 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES by Motion: The minutes for the regular meeting of November 6, 2019 were approved on a motion Board Member Villanacci and seconded by Board Member Bray on a 7-0 vote. 2. WELCOME NEW BOARD MEMBERS: Shandel Milburn, Tim Ruttan, April Geruso A welcome was extended to new members. They each responded sharing some background history. 3. CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION OF THE NON-EMERGENCY MEDICAL FRANCHISE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY CITY AMBULANCE SERVICES Speakers: Kerri Lang – City of Austin Rick Branning – City of Austin EMS Employee Moe Massoud – CEO/Founder, City Ambulance – For/Support Pikul Patel – Medical Director – For/Support Arthur Abello, MD FACEP – Principal, Ally Medical – For/Support Assistant Director Lang provided an overview of the staff report that was included in the board packet. If approved, this would be the fourth non-emergency medical transfer franchise service. Mr. Rick Branning provided additional details that are included in the report and answered board member questions. The impact of not having enough transfer service providers, Dr. Escott said, is that volume rolls onto ATCEMS and increases their call volume. It does have a significant impact on service. There have been frustrations voiced by hospitals for not having timely service for no - emergency transfer services. He provided recommendation and said they have a good provider over site handled by their medical director. Board Member Villanacci asked questions about the need for the franchise, about their dispatch, over-site on their billing practices since that could get costly, to which Mr. Branning responded. All non-emergency franchises are dispatched by their own dispatch center aside from the one that works through St. David’s. All major hospitals are contracted …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 2 CASE: C14-2020-0139 – Cullen and Ralph Ablanedo ZONING FROM: CS-CO; GR-MU-CO ADDRESS: 8811 Cullen Lane and 203 Ralph Ablanedo Drive SITE AREA: 12.95 acres PROPERTY OWNERS: Rhodes #4 LLC (Gary Rhodes); AGENT: Drenner Group PC TO: GR-MU Chris E. Clearman (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant community commercial – mixed use (GR-MU) combining district zoning. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see page 2. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: February 2, 2021: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: March 4, 2021: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: None at this time. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject “L” shaped 12.95 acre rezoning area has dual frontage on Cullen Lane and Ralph Ablanedo Drive. The lot on Cullen Lane is used as an automotive auction facility and has general commercial services – conditional overlay (CS-CO) zoning by way of 1999 zoning case. The tract on Ralph Ablanedo Drive contains a single family residence and has community commercial – mixed use – conditional overlay (GR-MU-CO) zoning by way of 2003 rezoning case. Across Ralph Ablanedo to the north is an office / warehouse, a single family residential subdivision, a restaurant, an industrial park, and a convenience store (LI- CO; SF-4A-CO; SF-2). Along Ralph Ablanedo to the east is a vehicle towing company and a cocktail lounge, the latter at the intersection with South Congress Avenue (CS-CO; CS-1- CO). Land uses fronting South Congress include auto repair, a vacant office / warehouse, a commercial building with several tenants and office / warehouses, and an equipment rental 1 of 24B-1 C14-2020-0139 Page 2 company (CS-CO). Along Cullen Avenue to the south is a recently constructed gym (CS- CO) and across Cullen Lane to the west are residential uses, auto sales, an upholstery shop, construction sales and services businesses, and a club / lodge (CS-CO; SF-2; GR-CO; I-RR). Please refer to Exhibits A and A-1 – Zoning Map and Aerial Exhibit. The Applicant proposes to rezone the property to the community commercial – mixed use (GR-MU) district and develop up to 435 multifamily residential units. Vehicular access is proposed to be taken from both streets. BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. Zoning changes should promote compatibility with adjacent and nearby uses. Zoning changes should promote a balance of intensities …
Regular Meeting of the Zoning and Platting Commission February 2, 2021 Zoning and Platting Commission to be held February 2, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers, including applicants and representatives, must register in advance (Day before the scheduled meeting, February 1, 2021 by noon. ) To speak remotely at the February 2, 2021 Zoning and Platting Commission Meeting, residents must: Preferably email Commission Liaison, Andrew Rivera at andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov or call 512-974-6508 (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: 1. The speaker name. 2. Item number(s) they wish to speak on. 3. Whether they are for/against/neutral. 4. Mailing address. 5. Telephone number. Must be the number that will be used to call-in. Failure to provide the required information by noon February 1, 2021 shall render a request null and void. automatically roll over. A registered speaker may not sign up another speaker. Previous registration on an item does not •Once a request to register to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call with additional information regarding the call in process. •Handouts or other information must be emailed to andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov by 1:00 PM Tuesday February 2, 2021. This information will be provided to Commission members in advance of the meeting. •Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Time Allotment: Speakers: 3 minutes. Applicant: 6 minutes and 3 minutes rebuttal. Postponement requests must be submitted to the case manager and Andrew Rivera by 5PM Monday, February 1, 2021 Reunión de la Comisión de Zoning and Platting Fecha 2 de febrero de 2021 La Comisión de Zoning and Platting se reunirá el 2 de febrerode 2021 con modificaciones de distanciamiento soial. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-6508 andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunion, 1 de febrero de 2021). 1. El nombre del orador. 2. Número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar. 3. Si están a favor / en contra / neutrales. 4. Dirección postal. 5. Número de teléfono. Debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar a la persona que desea hablar. Si la información solicitada no se envía antes del mediodía del 1 de …
From: Karen Reynolds < Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2021 12:01 PM To: Rivera, Andrew <Andrew.Rivera@austintexas.gov> Subject: Fwd: Demand Removal of Jim Duncan *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Repost this email and attachment to ZAP official web page. Andrew: Karen Andrew, Begin forwarded message: From: Karen Reynolds < Date: January 5, 2021 at 11:18:05 AM CST To: Andrew Rivera <andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov> Subject: Demand Removal of Jim Duncan Include this on the official Zoning and Platting Commission web page for each case on the agenda. I again urge you and the city council to hold Jim Duncan accountable for his inappropriate behavior and Zoning and Planning Commission: demand his resignation. Any case Jim Duncan votes on should be nullified. Karen Reynolds STOP ALISON ALTER’S COVER UP FOR JIM DUNCAN REMOVE JIM DUNCAN FROM THE ZONING COMMISSION RELEASE THE SECURITY VIDEO Alison Alter Continues to Lie to Protect Jim Duncan When I called the December 3, 2020 meeting this is what Alison said. “...may recall Ms. Reynold’s emailed earlier in the year. My office asked the Law Department to look into it.” - Alison ALISON THAT IS A LIE. I EMAILED YOU AS EARLY AS APRIL 2019! FOR OVER A YEAR YOU HAVE ATTEMPTED TO COVER THIS UP “Ms. Reynolds has declined to participate in the investigation.” – Alison ALISON THAT IS A LIE. I DIRECTLY PROVIDED INFORMATION TO LYNN CARTER OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN LAW DEPARTMENT “…the incident did not occur in the manner Ms. Reynold’s has described.” – Alison ALISON THAT IS A LIE. WITNESSES HAVE COME FORWARD AND FRED LEWIS THREATENED LEGAL ACTION AGAINST ONE WITNESS! THE "INCIDENT" IS CAPTURED ON SECURITY VIDEO RELEASE THE VIDEO, CONFIRMED BY CITY HALL SECURITY PERSONNEL Email reply to Kurt from JULY 20, 2020, over a year from the date of the reported incident On Jul 23, 2020, at 8:39 AM, Karen Reynolds <kareynolds26@yahoo.com> wrote: Kurt, I find your email absolutely appalling and insulting. I emailed to report the incident over a year ago and this is the first and only response I’ve received from your office. You say you “initiated an inquiry”, so certainly Alison viewed the security video, and that wasn’t enough? Wow! Take Jim Duncan’s misconduct seriously, this is the time for action not white sugar coated explanation! • Remove Jim Duncan from the Zoning Commission • Refer this matter to the Auditor and Ethics Commission -which Alison should …
For the public hearing on February 2, 2021, Zoning and Platting Commission Comments regarding Case # C14-2020-0139 Contact is Wendy Rhoades I object to the proposed development. Ralph Ablanedo and it's intersections at South 1st, Swenson Lane, Francia, Cullen and South Congress are inadequate to handle any influx of traffic from additional development. This could hinder police/fire response from the 2 stations on Ralph Ablanedo. Road noise from recent development on Cullen is already greatly increased; There are now regular loud noises at all hours from trash trucks emptying dumpsters, and sounds of back up/reverse alarms from various large vehicles as well. Thank you Cody Bowers 8833 Taline Circle Austin, TX 78748 512-507-5503
MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: Jolene Kiolbassa, Chair Members of the Zoning and Platting Commission January 28, 2021 Planning and Zoning Department C14-04-0187.02.SH – Goodnight Ranch PUD – 2nd Amendment FROM: Wendy Rhoades DATE: RE: ************************************************************************ The Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced PUD amendment case to February 16, 2021. This will provide the time needed to finalize the S.M.A.R.T. Housing component of this project and follow up on a recommendation made by the Environmental Commission. Attachment: Map of Property 1 of 2B-2 UNDEV P ! ! ! UNDEV UNDEV C14-2017-0044 ( SF-4A-CO D U B E N H T ATE A X T O T E R LN R LN N R D ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! C14-2007-0265 SF-4A-CO R E D ( ( ! C7L-05-002 BLAZIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ! MH ( (( ( ( ( ( N E L L L E R G ( ( ! ! ! ! ! ( Y A W S E K I S PUD I W H T T E R D R R D A N M I PUD PUD PUD BLAZE DR PUD PUD R D R E T A L S PUD PUD PUD PUD PUD R R D E Y D D V L X B E T R E V SP-2007-0402D.SH ! E S L A U G H T E R L N C7L- 05 -002 ( (( ( ( ( ( ( SF-3 SF-3 SF-3 ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( (( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( R ( SF-3 R ( ( ( ( ( S D ( ( ( R D SF-3 ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( G ( E SF-3 ( RIN L BIX P ( LT S ( ( P ( ( ( ( ( ( (( ( ((( ( ( A ( ( SF-3 ( ( ( S ( ( ( ( ( ( SF-3 ( ( ( C14-05-0168 ( ( ( ( C14-03-0089.SH ( ( ( ( GR-CO C14-07-0005 C14-2014-0130 ( SF-3 ( PA N K L SF-3 C O N SF-3 N A B ( ( ( ( ( (( SF-3 ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( UNDEV ( ( ( (( SF-3 ( ( ( ( ( N A D E R SF-3 O C V ( ( I-RR ( …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2020-0110 12212 Tech Ridge Blvd. REZONING FROM: GR, LI, and RR ADDRESS: 12212 &12316 Tech Ridge Boulevard, 211 & 201½ Canyon Ridge Drive AREA: 14.25 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Tech Ridge Phase IV, LP DISTRICT AREA: 7 TO: GR-MU AGENT: Drenner Group, PLLC (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request for zoning from GR, LI, and RR to GR-MU. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: February 2, 2021: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: March 4, 2021: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 10B-3 C14-2020-0110 Page 2 ISSUES: There are no issues at this time. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject property is located at the northwest corner of Canyon Ridge Drive and Tech Ridge Boulevard. The rezoning request is comprised of three lots. The existing GR, LI, and RR zoning does not directly match the lot boundaries, due to rezoning and replats over the years. The subject property is mostly undeveloped except for a hotel on a portion of the site. North of the rezoning tract are properties zoned LI that include personal improvement services land use. To the west are properties zoned RR, and GR. These areas are undeveloped; the RR portion is floodplain. Northwest is a large commercial center zoned GR with retail, restaurant, and related uses. To the east, across Canyon Ridge Drive, is undeveloped land and a Dell corporate campus zoned LI-PDA. Across Tech Ridge Boulevard to the south and southeast are properties zoned GR and MF-4. These properties include undeveloped parcels, a hotel/motel, and a multifamily community. (Please see Exhibits A and B- Zoning Map and Aerial Exhibit). The applicant proposed demolition of the existing hotel to allow redevelopment of the 14.25-acre property with up to 400 market rate multifamily units. At this time, the unit mix (number of bedrooms per apartment) has not been determined. Traffic generation for the proposed development is required to comply with an existing Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) that was previously prepared for the area. ATD has reviewed the proposed rezoning and determined that it complies with the existing TIA. Staff supports the proposed rezoning to GR-MU. The existing zoning categories does not permit residential land uses (RR zoning permits residential uses, but this RR area is in floodplain and cannot be developed). As a property split …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C85-098.02.1A(VAC) ZAP DATE: February 2, 2021 SUBDIVISION NAME: Jourdan Crossing Phase C, Section 2 AREA: 4.6 acres APPLICANT: Austin Semiconductor AGENT: Dave Anderson (Drenner Group) ADDRESS OF SUBDIVISION: 11909 Samsung Boulevard GRIDS: MP31 COUNTY: Travis WATERSHED: Harris Branch JURISDICTION: Full Purpose DISTRICT: 1 LAND USE: public ROW DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of the partial vacation of the Jourdan Crossing Phase C, Section 2 plat. The original plat is comprised of a 180 acre lot and public ROW for Samsung Blvd. As part of the Samsung campus reconfiguration, Samsung Blvd. will be relocated and land adjacent to the 180 acre lot will be platted. This partial plat vacation is the first step in that process and will facilitate the ROW vacation and relocation of the road. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommends approval of the partial plat vacation. The vacation meets all applicable State and City of Austin Land Development Code requirements. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Steve Hopkins PHONE: 512-974-3175 E-mail: steve.hopkins@austintexas.gov 1 of 14B-4 2 of 14B-4 3 of 14B-4 Legend Street Labels TCAD Parcels 0.3 0 0.15 0.3 Miles NAD_1983_StatePlane_Texas_Central_FIPS_4203_Feet Date Printed: This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey. This product has been produced by the City of Austin for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. 1: 9,600 Notes 4 of 14B-4 4. Tract Nomenclature Exhibit 5 of 14B-4 6 of 14B-4 7 of 14B-4 PARTIAL VACATION OF JOURDAN CROSSING PHASE C SECTION 2 THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TRAVIS Whereas AUSTIN-JOURDAN Crossing Partners, owners of that certain 184.646-acre tract of land out of the Samuel Cushing Survey No. 70, A-164, the Mariquita Castro Survey No. 50, A-160, and the Lucas Munos Survey No. 55, 1-513, did heretofore subdivide the same into the subdivision designated JOURDAN CROSSING PHASE C SECTION 2, the plat of which is recorded in Volume 96, Page 231 of the Travis County, Texas Official Public Records, and WHEREAS, all of said subdivision is now owned by the parties indicated, to wit: OWNER LOT Legal Descriptions attached as Exhibit “A” Samsung Austin Semiconductor, LLC WHEREAS, Samsung Austin Semiconductor, LLC, for and in consideration of the premises and pursuant …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8-98-0115.9A(VAC) ZAP DATE: February 2,2021 SUBDIVISION NAME: Pioneer Crossing East Section One “Samsung Boulevard” AREA: 2,800 sf APPLICANT: Austin Semiconductor AGENT: Dave Anderson (Drenner Group) ADDRESS OF SUBDIVISION: 11909 Samsung Boulevard GRIDS: MP31 COUNTY: Travis WATERSHED: Harris Branch JURISDICTION: Full Purpose DISTRICT: 1 LAND USE: public ROW DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of the partial vacation of the Pioneer Crossing East Section One “Samsung Boulevard” plat. The original plat is comprised of public ROW for Samsung Blvd. As part of the Samsung campus reconfiguration, Samsung Blvd. will be relocated and land adjacent to the campus will be platted. This partial plat vacation is the first step in that process and will facilitate the ROW vacation and relocation of the road. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommends approval of the partial plat vacation. The vacation meets all applicable State and City of Austin Land Development Code requirements. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Steve Hopkins PHONE: 512-974-3175 E-mail: steve.hopkins@austintexas.gov 1 of 20B-5 2 of 20B-5 3 of 20B-5 Legend Street Labels TCAD Parcels 0.3 0 0.15 0.3 Miles NAD_1983_StatePlane_Texas_Central_FIPS_4203_Feet Date Printed: This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey. This product has been produced by the City of Austin for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. 1: 9,600 Notes 4 of 20B-5 4. Tract Nomenclature Exhibit 5 of 20B-5 6 of 20B-5 7 of 20B-5 8 of 20B-5 9 of 20B-5 PARTIAL VACATION OF PIONEER CROSSING EAST SECTION ONE “SAMSUNG BOULEVARD” THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TRAVIS Whereas, Art Collection, Inc., owners of that certain 8.918-acre tract of land, situated in the Lucas Munos Survey No. 55, A-513, did heretofore subdivide the same into the subdivision designated PIONEER CROSSING EAST SECTION ONE “SAMSUNG BOULEVARD”, the plat of which is recorded in Document Number 200200313 of the Travis County, Texas Official Public Records, and WHEREAS, all of said subdivision is now owned by the parties indicated, to wit: Legal Descriptions attached as Exhibit “A” Samsung Austin Semiconductor, LLC OWNER LOT WHEREAS, Samsung Austin Semiconductor, LLC, for and in consideration of the premises and pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 212.013 of the Local Government code, does hereby vacate …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8-2020-0174.0A Z.A.P. DATE: February 2, 2021 SUBDIVISION NAME: Rome Hudson Subdivision AREA: 1.64 acres LOTS: 2 APPLICANT: Rome LLC AGENT: WGI (Thomas Lombardi, Jr.) ADDRESS OF SUBDIVISION: 6002 Hudson Street WATERSHED: Fort Ranch COUNTY: Travis EXISTING ZONING: CS-MU-CO-NP JURISDICTION: Full Purpose PROPOSED LAND USE: Office VARIANCE: none STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The request is for the approval of the Rome Hudson Subdivision, comprised of 2 lots on 1.64 acres. The plat does not comply with the criteria for approval in LDC 25-4-84(B) and staff recommends disapproval for the reasons listed in the attached comment report. An application that has been disapproved with reasons may be updated to address those reasons until the application expires. If the applicant submits an update to address the reasons for disapproval, that update will be presented to the Land Use Commission within fifteen days of submittal. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Disapproval for reason listed in Exhibit C in the support material. CASE MANAGER: Cesar Zavala E-mail: cesar.zavala@austintexas.gov PHONE: 512-974-3404 ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Vicinity map Exhibit B: Proposed plat Exhibit C: Comment report dated January 28, 2021 1 of 9B-6 EXHIBIT A Legend Jurisdiction FULL PURPOSE LIMITED PURPOSE EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION 2 MILE ETJ AGRICULTURAL AGREEMENT OTHER CITY LIMITS OTHER CITIES ETJ 0.3 0 0.14 0.3 Miles NAD_1983_StatePlane_Texas_Central_FIPS_4203_Feet Date Printed: This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey. This product has been produced by the City of Austin for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. CASE NO.: C8-2020-0174.0A SUBDIVISION NAME: Rome Hudson ADDRESS : 6002 Hudson Street 1: 8,931 Notes 2 of 9B-6 JESSE C. TANNEHILL LEAGUE SURVEY NO. 29 ABSTRACT NO. 22 LOT 5 WILCAB COMMERCIAL PARK VOL. 95, PG. 365 P.R.T.C.T. AUSTIN POLICE ASSOCIATION DOC. NO. 2015131622 O.P.R.T.C.T. CALLED 1.883 ACRES TOMA DIMOVA AND AMANDA DIMOVA DOC. NO. 2012121812 O.P.R.T.C.T. LOT 1, BLOCK "A" MATOKA ENVIROMENTAL DOC. NO. 200700329 O.P.R.T.C.T. MISION VIDA CHRISTIANA DOC. NO. 2011155499 O.P.R.T.C.T. [F] LOT 2 LOT 1 [H] CALLED 1.6140 ACRE WILLIAM C. MONROE ET AL DOC. NO. 2013192706 O.P.R.T.C.T. DESCRIBED IN VOL. 1324, PG. 266 D.R.T.C.T. CALLED 0.72 ACRE JORGE HERNANDEZ DOC. NO. 2013170281 O.P.R.T.C.T. [G] [A] [B] [C] [D] [E] LOT 1, BLOCK "A" THE AVIARY DOC. NO. 201700020 O.P.R.T.C.T. 6009 HUDSON …
Question and Answer Report B-1 Question Commissioner King. Response Staff and Applicant Will the SF-4A-CO zoned properties located along Chick Pea Lane and Ralph Ablanedo Drive or any other adjacent property trigger compatibility development regulations for this site? If yes, please describe the compatibility development regulations that would apply to this site? For the Cullen and Ralph Ablanedo site, compatibility standards will be applied at the time of site plan and will limit building height in proximity to the ParkRidge Gardens subdivision. ParkRidge Gardens is located approximately 75 feet from the site (the Ralph Ablanedo right-of-way) and the GR base zoning district establishes a minimum 10’ front setback. In accordance with the Code’s compatibility standards, building height is limited to three (3) stories and 40’ beginning at 10’ south of the site’s frontage on Ralph Ablanedo. At 25’ from the Ralph Ablanedo frontage (a distance of 100’ from the nearest ParkRidge Gardens lot), compatibility standards allow for building height to increase by 1’ for every 10 feet of distance. Applicant: There is property to the north of the property and to the west of the property that will likely trigger compatibility standards on the redevelopment. The project is not requesting any variances to compatibility standards and will develop in accordance with applicable regulations. The buildings will be designed to step away from the triggering properties. B-3 Question Commissioner King. Response Staff and Applicant 1. Can the existing hotel be repurposed or utilized to help people experiencing homelessness? Applicant: The property is currently undeveloped. The Hotel that was proposed was not constructed due to COVID. 2. Given the existing light industrial zoning and the proposed residential uses, does the site contain any contaminants harmful to people and pets? Will harmful contaminants be identified and remediated prior to redevelopment of the site for residential uses? Applicant: The LI zoned property to the north of this site is currently developed with a golds gym and no industrial uses. The LI zoned property to the east of this site is currently undeveloped and has not ever been used with industrial uses. The site will still conduct appropriate environmental review prior to redevelopment.
B1 Applicant - Amanda Swor For Available for Questions Zach Johnston Available for Questions Larry Lee B2 Applicant - Alice Glasco B3 Applicant - Amanda Swor Available for Questions Dustin Matizza Available for Questions Shelly Mitchell B4 Applicant - Dave Anderson B5 Applicant - Dave Anderson
Regular Meeting ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION Tuesday, February 2, 2021 The Zoning & Platting Commission convened in a meeting on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 @ http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Chair Kiolbassa called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Cesar Acosta Ana Aguirre – Secretary Nadia Barrera-Ramirez – Vice-Chair Timothy Bray Jim Duncan Bruce Evans David King Jolene Kiolbassa – Chair Ann Denkler – Parliamentarian Ellen Ray Hank Smith EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Zoning & Platting Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The Commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the speaker registration deadline will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from January 19, 2021. Motion to approve the minutes from January 19, 2021 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Evans on a vote of 11-0. B. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-2020-0139 - Cullen & Ralph Ablanedo; District 2 8811 Cullen Lane and 203 Ralph Ablanedo Drive, Onion Creek Watershed Rhodes #4 LLC (Gary Rhodes); Chris E. Clearman Drenner Group PC (Amanda Swor) CS-CO; GR-MU-CO to GR-MU Recommended Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department Public Hearing closed. Motion to grant Staff’s recommendation of GR-MU combining district zoning for C14-2020-0139 - Cullen & Ralph Ablanedo located at 8811 Cullen Lane and 203 Ralph Ablanedo Drive was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Evans was approved on the consent agenda on a vote of 11-0. 2. Zoning and Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C814-04-0187.02.SH - Goodnight Ranch PUD - 2nd Amendment; District 2 East side of Old Lockhart Highway between Nuckols Crossing Road and Capitol View Drive, Onion Creek / Marble Creek Watersheds Austin Goodnight Ranch, L.P.; MVE Venture, Ltd.; Benchmark Land Development, Inc. (Terry Mitchell) Austin Goodnight Ranch, L.P. (Myra Goepp); Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) I-SF-2; PUD to PUD, to change conditions of zoning Postponement request …
Versión en español a continuación. MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee February 2, 2021 MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee to be held February 2, 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 1, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the February 2, 2021 MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at Nakia James at (512) 974-9108 or nakia.james@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to nakia.james@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Reunión del MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee FECHA de la reunion (February 2, 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 1, 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 Nakia James at (512) 974-9108 or nakia.james@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, …
Solicitation No CLMC804 Prime Subs San Antonio St. Chilled Water Distribution Extension (MH) Santa Clara Construction, Ltd. (MB) Earthco Landscape Construction, LLC (MA) Benqwest, LLC (FW) Compliance Resources, Inc. (FW) S&R Investments, Inc. Non-M/WBE Subs Total CLMC803 Prime Subs CLMB333 Prime Prime Prime Prime Prime Prime Prime Prime CLMP296 Prime Subs CLMC800 Prime Subs CLMA038 Prime Subs St. Elmo Cheatham Building Renovations Balfour Beatty Construction, LLC (MB) Ceda-Tex Svcs, Inc. (MH) Mario L. Carlin Management, LLC (FW) NEIHI Glass, Inc. Non-M/WBE Subs Total 2020 Job Order Contract (JOC) Brown & Root Industrial Services, LLC Jamail & Smith Construction, LP Warden Construction Corporation Hensel Phelps Construction Co. Alpha Building Corporation Centennial Contractors Enterprises, Inc. (MH) Veliz Company, LLC Basic IDIQ, Inc. Urban Trails Plan and Sidewalk/ADA Transition Update Toole Design Group, LLC (MB) Reach Out Austin! (MB) A Drone's Eye View, LLC (MH) Altura Solutions, LP (MH) Cultural Strategies, Inc. (MA) Asakura Robinson Company, LLC (FW) MWM Design Group, Inc. Transportation Safety and Mobility Improvements IDIQ (MH) Muniz Concrete & Contracting, Inc. (MB) Robert E Ashford (MB) Avery's Lawn Care & Landscaping, LLC (MH) Pena's Traffic Services, LLC (MA) Benqwest, LLC (FH) Austin Constructors, LLC Non-M/WBE Subs Total Mueller Energy Center Chiller Capacity Addition Stellar Energy Americas, Inc. (MB) HVJ Associates, Inc. (MH) Garza EMC, LLC (MH) Casabella Architects (MA) Aptus Engineering, LLC (MA) Encotech Engineering Consultants, Inc. (FA) KWH Engineering, LLC (FW) Studio Balcones, LLC (FW) MWM Design Group, Inc. (FW) Dickensheets Design Associates, LLC (FW) Baer Engineering & Environmental Consulting, Inc. (FW) Balcones Geotechnical, LLC Non-M/WBE Subs Total # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Goal Information SG MG No Goals Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant Compliant SG MG SG MG SG MG SG GFE SG MG SG MG Cost Estimate Award Amount Prime MBE AA H A/NA WBE DBE SMBR Liaison Project Manager Dept Goals Met Type John W. Smith Richard Duane Austin Energy Yes Construction Item 3b1 Council Date 10/1/2020 FY21 Council Awards Report October 2020 MBE/ WBE $6,000,000 $4,322,891 75.88 10.81 2.70 2.73 2.73 0.34 0.36 0.36 SG GFE $1,200,000 $1,247,733 27.58 2.47 7.43 7.43 3.24 2.91 2.91 1.51 0.00 1.88 6.72 John W. Smith Andrew Clements Public Works 10/1/2020 No Construction $2,178,568 John Smith Kevin Benson 10/1/2020 Yes Construction Capital Contracting $1,000,000 51.30 9.00 11.00 4.90 20.00 15.80 15.80 Rachelle Delouis Craig McColloch Public Works 10/1/2020 Yes Professional $2,000,000 $2,500,000 …
Disparity Study Next Steps Consultant Data Analysis Study Presented to COA Internal Stake Holder Briefings SMBR Staff Session COA Executive Session COA General Session External Stake Holder Briefings M/WBE Advisory Committee (July Mtg) MTAs, Chambers & Minority Organizations M/WBE Small Business Session Prime Consultant Stakeholder Session Prime Contractor Stakeholder Session Submit to City Council Procurement Working Group Sept.2020 – May 2021 May 2021 June 2021 June-July 2021 August 2021 August/September 2021
October 15, 2020 City of Austin P.O. Box 1088 Austin, TX 78767 Reference: City of Austin Disparity Study Council Member, I wanted to contact you directly regarding the current City of Austin Disparity Study. The stated purpose of this research was to compile evidence regarding challenges and needed remedies for the current W/MBE program. I’d like to share some information with you directly regarding the impact of the current system. ECM is a Project Delivery firm with offices in Austin and El Paso and successful projects across the state. We are Project and Construction Managers serving as owners’ representatives on construction projects for city leaders for 37 years. We are considered a Professional Services firm and are procured through and RFQ process. The ECM staff consists of architects, engineers, builders and other construction-related professionals and numbers in the low sixties. We are considered a small, minority business in nearly all of the markets where we operate. While the capital city is a key market for the firm, the City of Austin (COA) is the notable exception to our state-wide minority business designation. The “Personal Net Worth” component of Austin’s minority business definition excludes us from competition as a minority (prime) firm. This policy eliminates local business opportunities and forces us to compete against large, national, and international firms. These organizations often boast a workforce that is hundreds (or even thousands) of times larger than ours. While we know that we are a highly-capable firm, it is sometimes difficult to compete head-to-head on a “level playing field” with these global giants. Under the current City of Austin minority definition, once a minority business reaches the Personal Net Worth ceiling, they are no longer eligible for the minority designation. Once this happens, the small firm that has grown in experience, capabilities and value to the city is pushed out and replaced by a new crop of inexperienced companies filling the procurement vacuum. This in fact makes the owner (City of Austin) a revolving door that educates and graduates firms, never really taking advantage of the investment that they’ve made in nurturing each of these organizations. Raising or eliminating the PNW ceiling will allow these (still small) firms to continue providing experience and professional services to the city and satisfying the intended purpose providing opportunities to small minority businesses while receiving quality services for the taxpayers. In terms of consistency, it should be …
City of Austin – Minority Participation Comparison of MBE/WBE Programs vs. other Cities And resulting MBE/WBE spend since the 2015 Disparity Study Jan 31st 2021 Position on Minority Participation - Both the US Hispanic Contractor’s Association and the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce have identified “Increasing Minority Participation” for our members as a key initiative for 2019/2020 and will work diligently to advocate on our members behalf ensuring we put forth our best efforts to increase the percentage of contracts awarded to minority/women-owned businesses - Collectively, we support approximately 1,800 local business members in the Greater Austin area, the majority whom are small minority/women-owned businesses. Approximate membershipGreater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce600 U.S. Hispanic Contractors Association1,200 Subtotal1,800 The City of Austin’s Aspirational Goals - The City of Austin has some of the most ambitious goals in the state when it comes to Minority participation….second only to San Antonio. - The Question is whether the structural elements of the program allow MBEs/WBEs to succeed vs. these aspirational goals. - Let’s see what the data says….. Minority Participation GoalsFortSan DallasWorthHoustonAntonioAustinConstruction25.0%25.0%34.0%44.0%41.2%Professional Services36.3%15.0%24.0%40.0%47.4%Architectural/Engineering25.7%15.0%n/a31.0%n/aGoods/Commodities18.0%25.0%11.0%42.0%13.2%Other Services23.8%n/an/a55.0%43.2%Highest2nd HighestSource: City Code 2-9A-19 2015 Disparity Study 2015 COA Disparity Study Key Findings Before we dive into the data…let’s understand what was recommended previously by the previous Disparity studies… Executive Summary – Section F – Paragraph 1. Minorities and Women Chapter III demonstrates that current M/WBE availability levels in the City of Austin’s market area, as measured in Chapter II, are substantially lower in most instances than those that we would expect to observe if commercial markets operated in a race- and gender-neutral manner and that these levels are statistically significant. In other words, minorities and women are substantially and significantly less likely to own their own businesses as the result of discrimination than would be expected based upon their observable characteristics, including age, education, geographic location and industry. We find that these groups also suffer: - - whether they work as employees or entrepreneurs. substantial and significant earnings disadvantages relative to comparable nonminority males, The 2015 City of Austin’s Disparity Study identified that we have an issue that has existed for a significant period of time that required action and changes in policy. 2015 COA Disparity Study – Key Recommendations The 3rd party (i.e. Consultant) recommendations in the 2015 Disparity study were extensive….these are a few of the key recommendations that we thought as having the potential for …
MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Tuesday – March 2, 2021 The MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee convened in a Regular meeting on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 via videoconference. CALL TO ORDER Committee Chair, Eliza May calls meeting to order at 5:32pm. BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Eliza May (Chair), Reginald World (Vice-Chair), Lena Banks, Daniel Berner, Usha Boddapu, Barbra Boeta, Tina Cannon, Schiller Liao, Ahmed Moledina CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There were no speakers. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes for the regular meeting of February 2, 2020 were considered for approval. The minutes were approved on a motion by Committee Member, Schiller Liao and seconded by Committee Member, Ahmed Moledina. Minutes approved on an 8-0 vote. 2. NEW BUSINESS For discussion and possible action on recommendations to City Council (City Code § 2-1-163(B)) regarding the following: a. Discussion and appropriate action regarding information on the City’s MBE/WBE participation and usage; and the use of a Personal Net Worth (PNW) and the Economic Disadvantage definition in the MBE/WBE Procurement Program. • Frank Fuentes and Salvador Chavarria of the US Hispanic Contractors Association (USHCA) and Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce both presented on this item. o One of their key goals is to increase minority participation of their members. Have been working on this goal for about two years. They represent over 1800 businesses in Austin ranging from construction firms, IT firms, professional firms, and commodity firms. o Reviewed Austin’s certification process compared to the other four municipalities. Austin is the only city that does not accept certificates from other regional organizations. Many of our members have their regional MBEs and state HUBs but no COA MBE. Page 1 of 10 o Austin imposes a personal net worth (PNW) limit for any owners of any business that have MBE/WBE certification. o The payment process on contracts, lack of reciprocity with certification, and firm size limits have considerably decreased the pool of MBE/WBE firms. o Our recommendations are as follows: Eliminate Personal Net Worth cap and support immediate State HUB reciprocity for City projects while firms recertify. Expand pool of MBE/WBE firms prior to the new Disparity Study, then revise the program once the Disparity Study is completed. Request City Council to drive accountability to increase MBE/WBE/SBE participation as part of the COVID-19 economic recovery plan. Create quarterly reports and present …
Care Strategies Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council Tuesday, February 2, 2021 Care Strategies Committee Meeting to be held 02/02/2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via Microsoft Teams; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (02/01/2021 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the February 2, 2021 HIV Planning Council Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Versión en español a continuación. Reunión del Care Strategies Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council la folletos junta en FECHA de la reunion (Tuesday, Febrero 2, 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 (02/01/2021 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 (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico …
