NEW TRUCK WASH EQUIPMENT (INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE) WASHING EQUIPMENT OF TEXAS, INC. SOLICITATION # (IFB 1500 DCM1042) ZWAC: 1/12/2022 Council: 02/03/2022 OVERVIEW 1. Requested Contract Term, Authorization, and Current Budget Length of contract and total authorization: Contract has a multi-term for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $550,000. (Authorized Department: Austin Resource Recovery). ARR current fiscal year budget: Funding in the amount of $362,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Capital Budget and $31,955 in the Operating Budget of Austin Resource Recovery. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. 2. Solicitation Information # of bids received: 2 # of non-responsive bids received: 0 Solicitation No. IFB 1500 DCM1042 Length of time solicitation was out on the street: ~6 Weeks Was the time extended? Yes Issued date: 08/30/2021 Closed date: 10/07/2021 3. Previous/Current Contract Information Previous contract: N/A This is a new contract. Contract number: N/A Contract length and authorization: N/A Contract actual spend: N/A Current status: N/A Contract execution date: N/A Contract expiration date: N/A 4. Notes/Other The contract is for the delivery and installation of new truck washing equipment, including routine monthly preventative maintenance, inspection, repairs, and replacement parts, as well as on-call and emergency repairs for the equipment. Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) provides a broad range of collection services to more than 200,000 residential households and businesses, including the curbside collection of trash, recycling, yard trimmings, compost, large brush, and bulk items, along with street sweeping, litter abatement, household hazardous waste collection, and dead animal collection services. ARR utilizes collection vehicles such as semi-automated rear loaders, fully automated side loaders, bucket trucks, dump trucks, street sweepers, tractor-trailers, box and flatbed cranes, roll-offs, pickup trucks, and enclosed dead animal collection trucks. Many of these vehicles will utilize the truck washing equipment on a daily basis. This is a new contract. The requested authorization amount was determined using future estimated spend for ongoing maintenance needs. Strategic Outcomes: Safety and Mobility REVIEWED AND APPROVED FOR ZWAC Name Compiled By: Sydney Richardson Reviewed By: Victoria Rieger End-user/Contract Manager: Date 12/28/2021 12/28/2021 COUNCIL DATE: 02/03/2022 CITY OF AUSTIN RECOMMENDATION FOR COUNCIL ACTION VENDOR: WASHING EQUIPMENT OF TEXAS, INC. SUBJECT: Authorize award and execution of a contract with Washing Equipment of Texas, Inc., to purchase and install new truck washing equipment and related maintenance services, for up to five years …
A RR Recruitment and Retention Proposal City Council approved Resolution No. 20201001-061, directing the City Manager to review current compensation and training practices and explore opportunities to improve ARR operator retention, compensation, and satisfaction. Commercial drivers are in high demand and many industries are suffering as a result, especially solid waste. Cities such as Dallas have had to delay solid waste collection services due to driver shortages. Austin Resource Recovery is submitting this proposal to avoid the enactment of similar service cutbacks. Austin Resource Recovery is proposing the following plans to address CDL Driver employee shortages: • For newly hired employees in CDL positions, incentives include: o To attract talent and work within our current pay zones, ARR will begin hiring new Driver Track Employees as per the following hourly rates: CDL Bump: $18 (3 months) Trainee: $19 (9 months) New Hire Temp: $17 Operator: $20 (1 year 3 months) Operator Senior $21.42 (2 years 3 months) o ARR is recommending a retention incentive to retain newly hired full-time operations and difficult-to-fill positions. The retention incentive looks to target difficult to fill and difficult to retain roles. The retention incentive will roll out over the course of two years as per the following: Payout Schedule for $3,000 Retention Incentive (New Operations Employees and Difficult to Fill Positions): $500 to be paid within the first 90 days (3 mon) $500 to be paid within 180 days (6 mon) • • • • $1000 to be paid during Calendar Year 2022 PP26(after one year of continued employment) $1000 to be paid during Calendar Year 2023 PP 26 (after two years of continued employment) • For current employees incentives include o For purposes of equity, ARR is proposing the following pay increase for current employees in the following positions who make below the proposed hourly rates: Trainee $19 (this will impact 22 employees who would get an average $0.62/hr increase) Operator $20 (this will impact 27 employees would get an average of $0.51/hr increase) Senior Operator $21 (this will impact 6 employees would get an average of $0.37/hr increase) o For purposes of equity, ARR is recommending a retention incentive to address retention concerns for current full- time employee operation positions (from the ARR Associate through the Assistant Division Manager positions): $500 to be paid after Calendar Year 21 PP26 …
Proposed 2022 Meeting Schedule Zero Waste Advisory Commission The Commission shall meet at 6:00 PM on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Proposed Meeting Dates January 12, 2022 February 9, 2022 No meeting April 13, 2022 May 11, 2022 June 8, 2022 No meeting August 10, 2022 September 14, 2022 No meeting November 9, 2022 Proposed Locations* Council Chambers Council Chambers Council Chambers Council Chambers Council Chambers Council Chambers Council Chambers Council Chambers Council Chambers Council Chambers Council Chambers *City Hall, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 at 6:00 P.M. +Proposed locations are tentative and may change, please check the Boards and Commission Website
Recycling Processing Contracts *Update* ZWAC Presentation January 12, 2022 Services Provided •20-Year Master Agreement with Reset Periods •Receipt of City Collected Recyclables •Process, Sort, Bale, and Market Recyclables Reset • Agreements allow for periodic contract resets • Award Percent – percent of City recyclable material delivered to each vendor (subject to reset) • Evaluation Criteria for determining Award Percent • Vendor’s pricing proposal • Vendor’s performance after First Reset Date, measured in part by percentage of Recyclable Materials that Vendor sold to reputable recycling processors or otherwise diverted from disposal for reuse • Vendor’s “good-will, teamwork, community engagement, and recycling education efforts” • Additional relevant factors Timeline–2nd Reset Action per Contract Date Notify Vendors of Reset Period August 1, 2020 Vendors submit documentation to City including Community Engagement Efforts September 30, 2020 Vendors notify City of desire to change volume or add services November 1, 2020 Vendors submit pricing proposals to City March 22, 2021 City to establish Award Percent September 15, 2021 Contract Reset Date October 15, 2021 Goals and Council Direction • Allow both COA and vendor(s) • Strong communication and to live through a range of market conditions • Shared risk and reward collaboration • Clear expectations CM Alter Direction • Negotiate terms that allow for stronger proof and transparency that our recyclable materials are being recycled rather than placed in landfills. • Further the city’s zero waste goals and minimize the city’s carbon footprint. As new technologies become available, the City Manager is directed to explore all avenues to recycle most materials from the City of Austin. • Negotiate terms that provide the best value for Austin’s ratepayers. Contract Highlights Balcones Resources Texas Disposal Systems Column1 Award Percent Min. Monthly Tonnage (avg.) Revenue Share % Processing Fee per ton Revenue Share Formula Change 60% 2000 75% $98 Yes 40% 2000 20% $50 No Contract Highlights Balcones Resources Texas Disposal Systems Column1 Indices: Ave. to High-side Customer Education Fee Expanded Audit Terms Expanded Safety Inspection Strengthen Non- degradation clause Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes No Revenue Share Payment Calculation Revenue Share Payment Texas Disposal Systems Balcones Resources (Revenue Percent X Value of Recyclable Material) – Processing Fee Net Value of Recyclable Material = Gross Value of Recyclable Material – Processing Fee Then Revenue Share Payment = Net Value of Recyclable Material x Revenue Percent In the case that the Processing Fee exceeds the …
Water and Wastewater Commission January 12, 2022 — 6:00 p.m. Austin Energy Headquarters 4815 Mueller Boulevard Austin, Texas For more information go to: http://www.austintexas.gov/wwc Chien Lee, Chair (District 4) Christianne Castleberry, Vice Chair (District 5) William Atallah (District 6) Judy Musgrove (District 7) Commissioners: William Moriarty (Mayor) Jesse Penn (District 1) Vacant (District 2) Travis Michel (District 3) CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers who register to speak will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Christy Williams (District 8) Grant Fisher (District 9) Susan Turrieta (District 10) 1. Approval of minutes from the December 1, 2021, Water & Wastewater Commission regular meeting. B. ITEMS FOR COMMISSION’S REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL 1. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract with ETC Institute to provide survey services, for a term of five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,500,000. Austin Water’s requested authorization is $200,000. 2. Recommend approval to award two contracts with Beard Integrated Systems, Inc. and SI Mechanical LLC for plumbing services, each for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $37,475,000 divided among the contractors. Austin Water’s total requested authorization is $1,250,000. 3. Recommend approval to award a contract with D.H. Pace Company, Inc. d/b/a Door Control Services for automatic door maintenance, repair, replacements, and inspection services, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $2,550,000. Austin Water’s total requested authorization is $1,250,000. 4. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute various multi-term cooperative contracts to provide vehicles and equipment, each for up to three years for total contract amounts not to exceed $966,000 divided among the contractors. Austin Water’s total requested authorization is $120,000. 5. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract with KorTerra, Inc. to provide application service provider hosting services for underground utility location, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $400,000. Austin Water’s requested total authorization is $195,000. 6. Recommend approval to award a contract with Polydyne Inc. to provide cationic polymer for a term of five years, in the amount not to exceed $2,739,200. 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 …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Government That Works for All January 12, 2022 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Financial Services Department - Purchasing COA Strategic Direction: January 27, 2022 Client: Randi Jenkins Agenda Item Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract with ETC Institute to provide survey services, for a term of five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,500,000. Austin Water’s total requested authorization is $200,000. Amount and Source of Funding Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract terms is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. The Financial Services Department issued a Request for Qualification Statements (RFQS) 5000 LMI4000 for these services. The solicitation issued on July 19, 2021, and it closed on August 10, 2021. Of the four offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the best evaluated responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a log of offers received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Documents. N/A January 12, 2022 — To be reviewed by the 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: The contract will provide identification and implementation of streamlined survey services for City departments to improve municipal government operations. The City has over 40 departments and offices that serve every member of the Austin community. Addressing changing needs and opinions requires research and insights collected from the community. Surveys on various topics throughout the year will require thoughtful research and efforts to avoid survey fatigue. The City has long contracted for the administration of an annual community survey. This survey is used to understand opinions and priorities for City programs and services as well as understanding the current perception of City government. In addition to this survey, City departments such as Austin Code, Communications and Public Information, and Development Services conduct needs and opinions surveys focused on their specific programs, services, and/or customers and stakeholders. As a result, in many cases a survey may already exist and require little to no assistance for updates or design changes before …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Government that Works for All, Health and Environment COA Strategic Direction: January 12, 2022 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Financial Services Department Anna Bryan-Borja January 27, 2022 Client: Agenda Item Recommend approval to award two contracts with Beard Integrated Systems, Inc. and SI Mechanical LLC for plumbing services, each for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $37,475,000 divided among the contractors. Austin Water’s total requested authorization is $1,250,000. Amount and Source of Funding Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. The Financial Services Department issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) 5000 JOG1021 for these services. The solicitation issued on August 23, 2021 and it closed on October 5, 2021. Of the six offers received, the recommended contractors submitted the lowest 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 10, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. January 12, 2022 – To be reviewed by the 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: to pipe routing, These contracts will provide routine plumbing preventative maintenance and repair services on an as-needed basis for all City departments and over 300 City-owned facilities. Other services provided under this contract are plumbing replacement and installations of like items of similar purpose, projects including additions and modifications isolation valves, plumbing cleanouts, hydronic plumbing/piping, and emergency repairs. No structural, architectural, or mechanical engineering changes or services will be rendered under this contract, nor will the contract be utilized for new construction. These contracts will replace three existing contracts, the earliest of which expires on March 30, 2022. The requested authorization amount was determined using departmental estimates based on historical spend and future usage. The recommended contractors are not the current providers for these services. If a contract is not secured, plumbing repairs to City facilities may be delayed leading …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Government that Works for All COA Strategic Direction: January 12, 2022 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Financial Services Department Anna Bryan-Borja January 27, 2022 Client: Agenda Item Recommend approval to award a contract with D.H. Pace Company, Inc. d/b/a Door Control Services for automatic door maintenance, repair, replacements, and inspection services, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $2,550,000. Austin Water’s total requested authorization is $1,250,000. Amount and Source of Funding Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. The Financial Services Department issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) 5000 JOG1022 for these services. The solicitation issued on October 4, 2021 and it closed on November 4, 2021. The recommended contractor submitted the only responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bid received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Documents. N/A January 12, 2022 – To be reviewed by the 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: The contract will provide automatic door maintenance, repair, replacements, and inspection services for all City departments with automatic entry and exit doors that are motorized to open or close by a sensor. In addition, the contract will cover doors that may require repairs due to wear and tear and provide services for new City facilities. Technicians are required to be trained and certified by the American Association of Automatic Door Manufacturers to ensure the safe use of automatic doors. This contract will replace an existing contract which expires on February 8, 2022. The requested authorization amount was determined using departmental estimates based on historical spend and future usage. The recommended contractor is not the current provider for these services. If the City is unable to secure the contract, the City will not have a reliable source for automatic door maintenance and repair services. This will force the City to procure these services on the open market which could result …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Mobility COA Strategic Direction: January 12, 2022 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Financial Services Joseph Gonzales January 27, 2022 Client: Agenda Item Recommend approval to negotiate and execute various multi-term cooperative contracts to provide vehicles and equipment, each for up to three years for total contract amounts not to exceed $966,000 divided among the contractors. Austin Water’s total requested authorization is $120,000. Amount and Source of Funding Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract terms is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Multiple cooperative purchase programs were reviewed for these goods. The Financial Services Department has determined this cooperative purchase program best meets the needs of the department to provide the goods required at the best value for the City. N/A January 12, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. These procurements were reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9D Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the goods there were no subcontracting required opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. these procurements, for Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: These contracts will provide Fleet Mobility Services the ability to purchase new and replacement vehicles, trailers, and equipment. These items will be added to the City’s fleet for use by various departments. The vehicles and pieces of equipment purchased on these contracts meet the purchase recommendations made by the Fleet Officer, affected department directors, and Assistant City Managers (ACMs). ACM approval is required for all new additions to the City’s fleet prior to any procurement actions. For replacement units, Fleet Mobility Services reviews a list of vehicles and equipment and determines if they are eligible for replacement based on mileage, hours of use, and maintenance costs. Fleet Service Center Managers have inspected each vehicle and piece of equipment to be replaced and determined that the mileage or hours of use on each vehicle and piece of equipment proposed for replacement cannot be increased without risking a significant increase in repair costs and loss of productivity due to downtime. The department’s recommendations for vehicles and equipment have been reviewed by a Fleet Service Center Manager to ensure the new or replacement vehicles and equipment are appropriate for the specified use. New units must be put …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation COA Strategic Direction: Safety, Government that Works for All January 12, 2022 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Financial Services February 3, 2022 Client: Rick Coronado Agenda Item Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract with KorTerra, Inc. to provide application service provider hosting services for underground utility location, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $400,000. Austin Water’s requested total authorization is $195,000. Amount and Source of Funding Funding in the amount of $34,308 is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: Sole Source. January 12, 2022 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. N/A Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The contract will provide KorWeb software including web application service provider hosting. KorWeb is a web- based ticket management software that groups and routes underground utility location requests into geographical regions for City departments to track and complete tickets electronically. This process prevents accidental dig-ins that could result in injury or infrastructure damage. KorTerra Inc. is the owner and sole provider of the proprietary source code for KorWeb software. The City is a member of Texas 811 “One Call,” and mandated by state law that City departments participate with member gas, water, and telecom providers in locating underground facilities when requested. KorWeb provides City departments with the functionality to manage “locate request” for Texas 811 “One Call.” If the City is unable to secure a contract, the Texas 811 “One Call” notifications will require additional manpower to manually sort tickets and create a delay in the response of utilities locations that could have adverse actions at the field level. PRICE ANALYSIS a) Cost Analysis: The proposed contract pricing is consistent with a 10% increase represented in the market
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Health and Environment COA Strategic Direction: January 12, 2022 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Financial Services February 3, 2022 Client: Rick Coronado Agenda Item Recommend approval to award a contract with Polydyne Inc. to provide cationic polymer for a term of five years, in the amount not to exceed $2,739,200. Amount and Source of Funding Funding in the amount of $410,880 is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. The Financial Services Department issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2200 WJT1009 for these goods. The solicitation issued on August 16, 2021 and it closed on September 23, 2021. The recommended contractor submitted the only responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bid received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Documents. N/A January 12, 2022 – 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: Austin Water treats raw lake water to produce drinking water that meets and exceeds state and federal water regulation standards. A fundamental objective of drinking water treatment is the removal of suspended solids through the coagulation process. Cationic polymer will be used daily by Austin Water to aid the coagulation treatment process, providing additional charge neuralization of suspended solids. The polymer will also enhance treatment of highly turbid raw water during flood events such that Austin Water can maintain plant production and continuously provide high quality treated water to the customers. This is a new contract. The requested amounts were determined by departmental estimates using historical, current, and projected spending data. The recommended contractor is not the current provider of these goods. PRICE ANALYSIS a) Solicitations: 120 notices were sent, including 3 MBE and 9 WBE firms with no M/WBE firms responding. b) Cost Analysis: The proposed contract is for a new commodity and is consistent with those represented in the market.
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Safety, Health and Environment COA Strategic Direction: January 12, 2022 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Financial Services Department Shay Ralls Roalson January 27, 2022 Client: Agenda Item Recommend approval to award and execute a construction contract with Matous Construction, Ltd., for the Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant Centrifuges project in the amount of $11,136,000 plus a $1,113,600 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $12,249,600. (ETJ) Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Amount and Source of Funding Lowest responsive bid of one bid received through a competitive Invitation for Bid solicitation. N/A January 12, 2022 — 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) by meeting the goals with 35.63% MBE and 0.32% WBE participation. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant (HBBMP) receives all the biosolids (wastewater sludge) generated by Austin’s two regional wastewater treatment plants. At the HBBMP, the incoming biosolids require thickening before further processing (anaerobic digestion, dewatering, and composting). The current thickening system utilizes gravity belt thickeners and newly installed centrifuges. The gravity belt thickeners are either non-operational due to age and corrosion (installed in 1990) or are temporary (exterior system exposed to weather). This project replaces the remaining gravity belt thickeners with new centrifuges, thereby increasing the reliability of the thickening system. Additional benefits of the project include a reduction in process water usage, and a reduction in the production of odors and corrosive gasses, making for more efficient treatment, and a safer working environment. This item includes six allowances. An allowance of $20,000 will be used to address the disassembly of the temporary thickening system. An allowance of $15,000 will be used to address the unforeseen underground appurtenances. An allowance of $20,000 will be used to address any unforeseen conditions in the non-potable water system. An allowance of $10,000 will be used to address the conditions of the non-potable water system metering. An allowance of $12,000 will be used to address the thickener complex process area heaters. An allowance of $40,000 will be used to address any adjustments to the electrical design. An allowance is an amount that is specified and included in the construction …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Health and Environment COA Strategic Direction: January 12, 2022 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Financial Services Department Shay Ralls Roalson January 27, 2022 Client: Agenda Item Recommend approval to award and execute a construction contract with PGC General Contractors, LLC, for the Medical Arts Square Water and Wastewater System Renewal project in the amount of $2,978,573.00 plus a $297,857.30 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,276,430.30. (District 9) Amount and Source of Funding Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Lowest responsive bid of three bids received through a competitive Invitation for Bid solicitation. N/A January 12, 2022 — 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) by meeting the goals with 19.03% MBE and 1.11% WBE participation. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The Medical Arts Square Water and Wastewater System Renewal is part of the Renewing Austin Program. The Renewing Austin Program is an ongoing effort to replace, and upgrade deteriorated and aging water mains with a documented history of multiple breaks, that are in poor condition, and that impact service delivery. In addition, the program includes wastewater lines in poor condition, and in need of replacement within the project area. In addition to addressing poor condition wastewater pipe, this project also includes improvements to the wastewater collection system which include rerouting existing lines, including some under existing buildings, to improve access and maintenance of the collection system. This project consists of the replacement of 1,822 linear feet of 8-inch and 12-inch water pipe and appurtenances, and 3,325 linear feet of 8-inch and 12-inch wastewater pipe and manholes in the Medical Arts Square on the north side of the University of Texas campus. In addition, the area proposed for replacement of existing water and wastewater lines includes Beanna Street, East 30th Street, Hampton Road, and a segment of 26th Street (East Dean Keaton) between Hampton Road and Medical Arts Street. Due to the potential for unknown subsurface conditions and utility conflicts, a 10% contingency in funding has been included to allow for the expeditious processing of any change orders. A contingency is an additional amount of money added to the construction budget to cover …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Health and Environment COA Strategic Direction: January 12, 2022 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Financial Services Department Shay Ralls Roalson January 27, 2022 Client: Agenda Item Recommend approval to award and execute a construction contract with Udelhoven, Inc. for the Southland Oaks Lift Station Wetwell Conversion & Hills of Bear Creek Lift Station Jib Crane Installation project in the amount of $1,789,505.00 plus a $178,950.50 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,968,455.50. (District 8 and ETJ) Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Amount and Source of Funding Lowest responsive bid of three bids received through a competitive Invitation for Bid solicitation. N/A January 12, 2022 — 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) by meeting the goals with 14.68% MBE and 2.21% WBE participation. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: This construction contract includes two project locations, the Southland Oaks Lift Station and the Hills of Bear Creek Lift Station. These projects are being executed together due to the proximity of the project locations, and the related scopes. The Southland Oaks Lift Station has experienced sanitary sewer overflows due to historic rainfall events that flooded the electrical equipment located below grade and prevented the pumps from operating. The electrical equipment has been moved above the flood zone; however, additional improvements are needed to address remaining equipment. This project will convert the Southland Oaks lift station to a submersible design that meets current Austin Water standards and install a jib crane at the Hills of Bear Creek Lift Station to update the site to meet current Austin Water lift station standards. Due to the potential for unknown conditions when working in an operating wastewater facility and the need to minimize construction duration and equipment downtime, a 10% contingency in funding has been included to allow for the expeditious processing of any change orders. A contingency is an additional amount of money added to the construction budget to cover any unforeseen construction costs associated with the project. Construction of the project will require a single lane closure and traffic control along Frate Barker Road. The contractor will install appropriate traffic detour signs and barricades to direct …
Water & Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting Minutes January 12, 2022 APPROVED: February 16, 2022 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a regular called meeting on January 12, 2022, at Austin Energy Headquarters, 4815 Mueller Boulevard in Austin, Texas. AGENDA Commissioners: William Moriarty (Mayor) Chien Lee, Chair (District 4) Jesse Penn (District 1) Vacant (District 2) Travis Michel (District 3) Commissioners in Attendance: William Moriarty, Jesse Penn, Travis Michel, Chien Lee, Christianne Castleberry, Judy Musgrove, Grant Fisher, Susan Turrieta Christianne Castleberry, Vice Chair (District 5) William Atallah (District 6) Judy Musgrove (District 7) Christy Williams (District 8) Grant Fisher (District 9) Susan Turrieta (District 10) CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chair Lee. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There were no registered speakers for Citizen Communication. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the December 1, 2021, Water and Wastewater Commission regular called meeting were approved on a 6-0 vote on Commissioner Penn’s motion and Commissioner Michel’s second with Vice-Chair Castleberry and Commissioner Turrieta abstaining, and Commissioners Atallah and Williams absent and one vacancy. B. ITEMS FOR COMMISSION’S REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL 1. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract with ETC Institute to provide survey services, for a term of five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,500,000. Austin Water’s requested authorization is $200,000. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on an 8-0 vote on Commissioner Michel’s motion and Vice-Chair Castleberry’s 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. Water & Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting Minutes January 12, 2022 APPROVED: February 16, 2022 second and Commissioners Atallah and Williams absent and one vacancy. 2. Recommend approval to award two contracts with Beard Integrated Systems, Inc., and SI Mechanical LLC for plumbing services, each for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $37,475,000 divided among the contractors. Austin Water’s total requested authorization is …
EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL January 12, 2022, 8:30 A.M. CITY HALL, BOARD AND COMMISSION ROOM #1101 301 WEST SECOND STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five 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. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES from November 10, 2021, meeting 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Review and discuss Workforce Solutions Capital Area’s response to the ECC memo approved at the November 10, 2021, meeting 3. NEW BUSINESS AND POSSIBLE ACTIONS a. Policy Work Group proposed actions- Anna Lisa Conlin i. Resolution to ask the City to acknowledge the challenges and stress of child care service providers during the COVID-19 pandemic and to acknowledge the impactful contribution of the child care sector to the City’s economy ii. Discuss draft proclamation and ECC letter honoring Leonor Vargas and her contribution to early childhood education, children, families, and the public school system b. Joint Inclusion Committee updates- Raul Alvarez i. Appointment of 3 ECC members to attend the Joint Inclusion Committee budget meeting on January 29, 2022 c. Community Engagement Work Group updates ECC Budget Forum on February 19, 2022 i. ii. Community Advancement Network (CAN) Expanding Opportunity Forum on “Building a Family-Friendly Workplace” on February 9, 2022 d. Discuss ways ECC members can promote the Best Place for Working Parents campaign (January 10 - February 11, 2022) – Cathy McHorse 4. STAFF UPDATES a. COVID-19 updates b. KinderCare at Bergstrom Tech opening and enrollment updates FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. Update about Head Start from Child Inc b. Child care staffing shortage in Austin 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 Caitlin Oliver, Program Coordinator, Austin Public Health, at 512-972-6205 or email: Caitlin.Oliver@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Early Childhood Council, please contact Caitlin Oliver, Program Coordinator, Austin Public Health, at 512-972-6205 or email: Caitlin.Oliver@austintexas.gov.
BE RECOGN IZED AS A Gain a COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE with this INNOVATIVE BUSINESS DESIGNATION! 2022 open enrollment begins January 10. Take the self-assessment at bit.ly/bestplaceforworkingparentsatx to be elig ibl e for a Best Place for Working Parents® designation award. 3- MINUTE SELF-ASSESSMENT FREE, CONFIDENTIAL, AND ONLINE AVAILABLE TO ALL LOCAL BUSINESSES Be recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents® Business! Qualifying businesses will receive unique branding opportunities, including: • Best Place for Working Parents® 2022 badge • Listed in a press release sent to local media outlets • Logo on Early Matters Greater Austin website, and LinkedIn and Twitter channels • Logo in bimonthly email that goes to 100+ leading Austin businesses * Businesses who participate by February 11 will be recognized in the ways listed above. Being family-friendly is business friendly The Best Place for Working Parents® self-assessment highlights ONLY the family-friendly policies that also have research-proven benefit to businesses’ bottom line. Each question in the self-assessment ties to policies that positively impact employee attraction, retention, satisfaction, and productivity. To learn more, email Cathy McHorse at Cathy.McHorse@uwatx.org or visit bit.ly/bestplaceforworkingparentsatx. Early Matters Greater Austin mobilizes and unites the business community around the goal that all children in Greater Austin enter Kindergarten prepared for school success. United Way for Greater Austin
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Early Childhood Council 20220112-3ai: Recommendation to acknowledge child care workers as essential workers and express gratitude for their service to the Austin community throughout the COVID-19 pandemic WHEREAS, Austin's housing and property values have increased dramatically in recent years; and WHEREAS, essential workers in the childcare industry are finding it nearly impossible to live in Austin with the rapidly increasing cost of living, especially in the housing market; and WHEREAS, the displacement of these essential workers to suburban and exurban communities will have long-term, harmful impacts on childcare options in Austin; and WHEREAS, Austin has long suffered from a severe shortage of affordable, quality childcare options; and WHEREAS, the COVID-19 pandemic has COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted Austin’s child care industry, leading to the permanent closure of untold numbers of childcare facilities; and WHEREAS, according to a 2021 NAECY survey, in Texas, 86% of child care centers are experiencing a staffing shortage. Further, 53% of programs impacted by staffing shortages are serving fewer children; 33% have a longer waitlist; 35% are unable to open classrooms; and 20% have reduced their operating hours (https://www.naeyc.org/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/user- 74/naeyc_survey_statedatawithquotes_sep2021.pdf); and WHEREAS, according to the Center for Study of Child Care Employment, The poverty rate for early educators working in the childcare industry in Texas is 18.6%, nearly twice as high as for Texas workers in general (9.7%) with a median wage of $10.15 (https://cscce.berkeley.edu/workforce-index- 2020/states/texas/); and WHEREAS, a shortage of childcare options has a severe and detrimental effect on the Austin economy, with lack of access to childcare being one of the primary reasons why people delay or avoid seeking employment; and WHEREAS, a recent report from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the Texas Chamber of Business and Industry, and Early Matters indicates that poor options for childcare in the State of Texas costs our state economy an estimated $9.39 billion annually (https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/article/building-strong-foundations-future). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Early Childhood Council requests that the Austin City Council pass a resolution acknowledging that workers in the childcare field in Austin are essential workers who have experienced serious burdens and stress over the past few years, and are deserving of admiration and gratitude for their service to our community; and FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED that the Early Childhood Council encourages the Austin City Council to identify ways to alleviate the financial burden that is leading to the increasing displacement of these essential …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Early Childhood Council 20220112-3ai: Recommendation to acknowledge child care workers as essential workers and express gratitude for their service to the Austin community throughout the COVID-19 pandemic WHEREAS, Austin's housing and property values have increased dramatically in recent years; and WHEREAS, essential workers in the childcare industry are finding it nearly impossible to live in Austin with the rapidly increasing cost of living, especially in the housing market; and WHEREAS, the displacement of these essential workers to suburban and exurban communities will have long-term, harmful impacts on childcare options in Austin; and WHEREAS, Austin has long suffered from a severe shortage of affordable, quality childcare options; and WHEREAS, the COVID-19 pandemic has COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted Austin’s child care industry, leading to the permanent closure of untold numbers of childcare facilities; and WHEREAS, according to a 2021 NAECY survey, in Texas, 86% of child care centers are experiencing a staffing shortage. Further, 53% of programs impacted by staffing shortages are serving fewer children; 33% have a longer waitlist; 35% are unable to open classrooms; and 20% have reduced their operating hours (https://www.naeyc.org/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/user- 74/naeyc_survey_statedatawithquotes_sep2021.pdf); and WHEREAS, according to the Center for Study of Child Care Employment, The poverty rate for early educators working in the childcare industry in Texas is 18.6%, nearly twice as high as for Texas workers in general (9.7%) with a median wage of $10.15 (https://cscce.berkeley.edu/workforce-index- 2020/states/texas/); and WHEREAS, a shortage of childcare options has a severe and detrimental effect on the Austin economy, with lack of access to childcare being one of the primary reasons why people delay or avoid seeking employment; and WHEREAS, a recent report from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the Texas Chamber of Business and Industry, and Early Matters indicates that poor options for childcare in the State of Texas
REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, January 12, 2022 EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL MINUTES The Early Childhood Council (ECC) convened on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. Board Members in Attendance: Chair McHorse, Vice Chair Worthington, Council Members Alvarez, Demby, Hedrick, Huston, Paver, Schennum, and Wren Staff in attendance: Rachel Farley, Michelle Rodriguez CALL TO ORDER – Chair McHorse called the meeting to order at 8:45 a.m. Introductions of all members. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No citizen communication. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES from November 10, 2021, meeting – Member Huston moved to approve the minutes from the November 10, 2021, regular meeting. The minutes were approved by a vote of 9-0. 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Review and discuss Workforce Solutions Capital Area’s response to the ECC memo approved at the November 10, 2021, meeting Chair McHorse summarized the steps the ECC has taken to understand barriers to accessing the child care system. In May 2021, community members provided public comment on the challenges they have had with navigating the system. ECC then invited Workforce Solutions (WFS) Capital Area to present at an ECC meeting in 2021. In November 2021, the ECC responded to the WFS presentation with a memo with specific requests to WFS. WFS responded in December 2021 and the response was discussed at an ECC Policy Workgroup meeting in January 2022. Last week, the Policy Workgroup sent a letter to WFS with follow-up questions. The WFS response to the Policy Workgroup letter includes the following updates: • Data spreadsheet of customer responses to survey- 2018 to present • Launched their texting feature to communicate with families in 2021 • Training on trauma informed care, team culture, and communications are scheduled for staff • Working on training videos in English and Spanish to help parents navigate system • All flyers for special projects/funding are available in English and Spanish • Online application form is available in at least 100 languages • New workflow system launched in October 2021 • Provider payment portal being discussed to ensure there are not security vulnerabilities • Tiger Team meetings are set to resume January/February 2022 • Created and convening a workgroup under a new contract with the City Members discussed the information provided by WFS. Vice Chair Worthington would like to know more about the survey and the steps WFS takes to remedy application errors. Council Member Tovo’s office told Chair McHorse that Austin Public Health has included expectations over …
COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Regular Meeting Wednesday - January 12, 2022 - 6:30 PM City Hall - Boards and Commissions - Room 1101 301 W. 2nd Street - Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Nehemiah Pitts IIL Chair Steven Apodaca Dave Floyd Maxine Eiland Nicole Thompson Sophie Gairo Malcolm Yeatts Illiya Svirsky Jennifer Ramos Sumit DasGupta CALL TO ORDER AGENDA 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. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - December 8, 2021 2. STAFF AND COMMUNITY BRIEFINGS (A member of the public may not address a board at a meeting on an item posted as a briefing) a. Office of Innovation Briefing (Alba Sereno, Chief Research & Strategic Initiatives Officer, Innovation Office) b. Update on the Grant for Technology Opportunity Program Letter of Interest Process ( Jesse Rodriguez, Interim Program Manager, Financial Services Department) 3. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action) a. Selection of the 2022 GTOPs Core Review Panel (Commission Discussion and Action) b. Digital Equity and Inclusion Town Hall Discussion 2- Chair Nehemiah Pitts III (Commission discussion and possible action) c. Election of Officers - Vice Chair (Commission discussion and action) 4. COMMISSION UPDATES (Discussion and Possible Action) a. Digital Inclusion, Civic Engagement, and Strategic Technology and Telecom Policy Working Group b. Knowledge, Information, and Data Stewardship Working Group c. Technology, Infrastructure, and Innovation Working Group FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 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 Jesse Rodriguez at the Telecommunications and Regulatory Affairs Department, at jesse.rodriguez@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission, please contact Jesse Rodriguez at jesse.rodriguez@austintexas.gov
Innovation Office Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission January 2022 The City of Austin's Innovation Office works with City teams to Primary Strategic Direction 23 alignment: GTWFA Strategy 13: Establish a workplace culture of high performance, continuous improvement, and human-centered innovation that encourages employee growth and inclusive collaboration. In addition, embrace technology, rapidly prototype potential solutions, and improve business processes to increase efficiencies and reduce red tape. Who we are identify and test solutions to complex challenges facing Austin. We hold space for early-stage ideas and solutions. We facilitate teams, research problems, and design services to make progress toward Austin’s strategic goals We define innovation as any project that is new to you with an uncertain outcome, and we’re aimed at addressing pressing challenges that affect our community. We practice human-centered innovation, which is a new approach to exercising authority and decision-making that starts with the needs, behaviors, and experiences of our community, and continues through a process of questioning assumptions, engaging with empathy, stewarding divergent thought, reflecting, and learning. Organizational orientation Chief of Staff Innovation capabilities Qualitative and quantitative research Community-based accelerators Systems design and mapping Data science Co-creation facilitation Design and prototyping Community organizing Evidence-based practices Grant applications Impact evaluations Networking and partnering with community, technology, and nonprofit orgs Theories of change in complex systems Proving things that haven’t been done, yet Business modeling, program design Office structure Chief Innovation Officer (Daniel Culotta, Acting) Research & Strategic Initiatives Alba Sereno, Chief Research & Strategic Initiatives Officer Design, Prototyping & De-risking Portfolio Manager Daniel Culotta Digital equity/community tech related projects (Recent Past) Lifefiles: Grant funded project to build distributed ledger to help residents control and share their identity documents facilitating their access to social and health services, especially those vital to ending homelessness such as housing, public benefits and access to medical care. Digitally certified and encrypted, LifeFiles allows for the decentralized distribution of certified documents, allowing for remote verification and secure shareability. Code is open source for those who wish to implement the solution. Contact: Daniel Culotta, OOI https://rwjflandingpage.webflo w.io/ Open Data Portal: This portal provides easy access to open data and information about your city government. We encourage the use of public data that the City of Austin has published to spark innovation, promote public collaboration, increase government transparency, and inform decision making. We are preparing a scope for a next phase of refinement to the portal & …
COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY & TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION http://www.austintexas.gov/cttc MINUTES Regular Meeting Wednesday – January 12, 2022 – 6:30 PM City Hall – Boards and Commissions - Room 1101 301 W. 2nd Street - Austin, TX 78701 Please go to http://www.austintexas.gov/cityclerk/boards_commissions/meetings/10_1.htm for backup material associated with this agenda. All ATXN (City Channel 6) programming is cablecast on Spectrum, Grande Communications, and Google Fiber on their cable channel 6, on AT&T U- Verse Channel 99 and webcast online. Over 20 meetings per month, including this commission meeting, are available on demand online, typically within a few hours of the cablecast. Schedules and video can be found at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/atxn-video-archive. CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Sophie Gairo - Mayor Steve Adler Nehemiah Pitts III - Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, District 1 Steven Apodaca – Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, District 2 Malcolm Yeatts - Council Member Sabino “Pio” Renteria, District 3 Vacant - Council Member Gregorio Casar, District 4 Dave Floyd - Council Member Ann Kitchen, District 5 Iliya Svirsky - Council Member Mackenzie Kelly, District 6 Maxine Eiland - Council Member Leslie Pool, District 7 Jennifer Ramos - Council Member Paige Ellis, District 8 Nicole Thompson – Council Member Kathie Tovo, District 9 Sumit DasGupta - Council Member Alison Alter, District 10 Commission Members Present Nehemiah Pitts III Nicole Thompson Sophie Gairo Malcolm Yeatts Dave Floyd Jennifer Ramos Commission Members Attending Remotely Sumit DasGupta Steven Apodaca Unexcused Absence Iliya Svirsky Maxine Eiland CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order at 6:41 pm 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. No citizens were signed up to speak. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – December 8, 2021 Commissioner Gairo requested an amendment to the minutes adding the designation of Commissioner Floyd as chair of the Knowledge, Information, and Data Stewardship Working Group to the minutes. Motion to approve the minutes as amended made by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Ramos, passed on a vote of 8-0. 2. STAFF AND COMMUNITY BRIEFINGS (A member of the public may not address a board at a meeting on an item posted as a briefing) a. Office of Innovation Briefing (Alba Sereno, Chief Research & Strategic Initiatives Officer, Innovation Office) Presentation by Alba Sereno can be viewed here. b. Update on the Grant for Technology Opportunity …
COMMISSION ON SENIORS JANUARY 12TH, 2022 AT 12:00PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 301 WEST 2ND STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS, 78701 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Janee Briesmeister, Chair Peter Varteressian, Vice-Chair Natalie Cagle Jacqueline Angel Martha Bauman Patricia Bordie Emily De Maria Nicola Erica Garcia-Pittman AGENDA Adam Hauser Martin Kareithi Luz Lopez-Guerrero Sally Van Sickle Fred Lugo Diana Spain Amy Temperley CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Each speaker signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will be called in order of sign- up and will be allowed three minutes to speak about items posted or not on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE COMMISSION ON SENIORS NOVEMBER 10TH, 2021 AND DECEMBER 8TH, 2021 MEETNG 2. ANNOUCEMENTS 3. OLD BUSINESS A. Discussion and possible action Commission Work Plan – Standing Item B. Discussion and possible action from Working Groups – Standing Item i. Age Friendly Action Plan Implementation Working Group ii. iii. Transportation, Housing and Outdoor Spaces Working Group Social Participation, Respect and Social Inclusion, Civic Participation and Employment Working Group iv. Community Support and Health Services Working Group v. Emergency Preparedness and Response Working Group C. Discussion and possible action from Joint Inclusion Committee – Standing Item (Commissioner De Maria Nicola) D. Discussion and possible action of City of Austin Budget – Standing Item (Chair Briesmeister) 4. NEW BUSINESS Representative. A. Discussion and possible action on Commission on Seniors Joint Inclusion Committee B. Review and possible action on Commission on Seniors FY23 Budget Engagement Survey. C. Discussion and possible action on a resolution regarding cold weather shelters (Commissioner Temperley). D. Discussion on Community Engagement for FY23 Budget Process. A. Age-friendly Austin Update, Tabitha Taylor, Age-Friendly Program Coordinator. 5. STAFF BRIEFINGS 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 7. 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 Halana Kaleel at Austin Public Health Department, at 512-972-5019, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Commission on Seniors please contact Halana Kaleel at 512-972- 5019.
Urban Transportation Commission Special Called Meeting January 11th, 2022 at 5pm Permitting and Development Center- 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Urban Transportation Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live AUSTIN, TEXAS CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Mario Champion, Chair Susan Somers, Vice Chair Ruven Brooks Nathan Ryan Samuel Franco Athena Leyton Allison Runas Cynthia Weatherby Diana Wheeler James Driscoll Cecilla Ramos AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF December 6th, 2021 MINUTES ITEMS A. Booting Amendment 2. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION Presenters: Jacob Culberson, Austin Transportation Department Sponsors: Mario Champion and Susan Somers B. Coco Delivery Robots Presentation Presenters: Lorena Robledo, Coco Delivery Sponsors: Athena Leyton and Allison Runas Sponsors: Samuel Franco and Nathan Ryan C. Recommendation for Project Connect Blue Line Bridge Over Lady Bird Lake D. Recommendation Regarding Travis County’s Representation in CAMPO Sponsors: Ruven Brooks and Cynthia Weatherby E. Recommendation Requesting Council to Consistently Consider Strategic Mobility Plan Land Use Policy Goals Prior to All Land Use Decisions Sponsor: Ruven Brooks and Cynthia Weatherby 3. BRIEFINGS A. Downtown Commission: Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby B. Joint Sustainability Commission: Commissioner Diana Wheeler C. Bicycle Advisory Council: Commissioner Athena Leyton D. Pedestrian Advisory Council: Commissioner Allie Runas E. City Council Mobility Committee: Commissioner Mario Champion F. Community Advisory Committee for Austin Transit Partnership Board: Susan Sommers 4. Future Agenda Items • Highway Funding ( TDB; Brooks) • TDM Update ( TBD; Somers • ASMP Update ( TBD; Brooks) • Project Connect Racial Equity Anti-Displacement Tool ( TBD; Somers) • Red River Extension ( TBD; Champion) • Right of Way Vacation- Harvey St( TBD; Brooks) • Movability Contract (TBD;ATD) • Street Impact Fee (TBD;ATD) • TCM Updates (TBD;ATD) • Red River Realignment Updates (TBD;ATD) • Red River Extension (TBD;ATD) • TDM Update (TBD;ATD) • ATD 2022 Transportation Budget Overview(TBD;ATD) • PWD 2022 Transportation Budget Overview(TBD;ATD) • Living Streets Update(TBD;ATD) • Signal Timing(TBD;ATD) • ROW Informative Brief(TBD;ATD) • Walnut Creek Trail Updates(TBD;PWD) • Office of Special Events Brief( TBD;ATD) • Metro Bike update( TBD;ATD) • Placemaking update (TBD;ATD) • Highway Safety Improvement Program(TBD;ATD) • Safe Routes to School Update (TBD; PWD) • Mobility Action Plan Updates( TBD: ATD) 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 …
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Customer Removal of Vehicle Immobilization Devices – January 11, 2022 City of Austin Transportation Department A Brief Overview of Private Vehicle Immobilization (Booting): • The City of Austin currently regulates privately owned vehicle immobilization companies under Chapter 13-7 of City Code and the City’s adopted vehicle immobilization rules. • Vehicle immobilization services are intended to reduce unauthorized parking activities within privately owned parking lots throughout the City. • Currently, there are four companies licensed to perform private vehicle immobilization services within the City. • Personnel who engage in vehicle boot installation and removal are required to pass a criminal history background check and receive a permit from the Austin Police Department. • Currently, companies are required by City Code § 13-7-42 to remove a boot, in exchange for the vehicle immobilization fee, not later than one hour after the time the owner or operator of the vehicle contacts the licensee responsible for installation of the boot to request removal of the boot. Requested: Optional Removal of Boot by Customer • • • In October of 2021, a licensed booting company in Austin requested authorization to allow customers the option of removing a boot from their own vehicle for the purposes of convenience and timely service. In September of 2021, the Austin Transportation Department met with vehicle immobilization company representatives to discuss the processes and details associated with a customer removal option. In November of 2021, the Austin Transportation Dept. then met with The Austin Police Dept. and the Austin Law Dept. to discuss the processes and details associated with a customer removal option. Optional Removal of Boot by Customer: How it Works Currently, when a boot is installed upon a vehicle, it is required that a notice be conspicuously adhered to the windshield or driver-side window containing information whereby the driver may contact the booting company to arrange for removal. STEP 1: The driver may then request the company remove the boot or elect to remove the boot themselves. STEP 2: If the driver elects company removal of the boot, a representative of the booting company must remove the boot within one hour of the request. STEP 3: If the driver elects self-removal of the boot, the booting company will provide the customer with a code to unlock the booting device once the booting fee has been paid. The driver shall then remove the boot and return it to a …
Urban Transportation Commission Special Called Meeting January 11th, 2022 at 5pm Permitting and Development Center- 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Urban Transportation Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live AUSTIN, TEXAS CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Mario Champion, Chair Susan Somers, Vice Chair Ruven Brooks Nathan Ryan Samuel Franco Athena Leyton Allison Runas Cynthia Weatherby Diana Wheeler James Driscoll Cecilla Ramos CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF December 7th, 2021 MINUTES REVISED AGENDA ITEMS A. Booting Amendment 2. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION Presenters: Jacob Culberson, Austin Transportation Department Sponsors: Mario Champion and Susan Somers B. Coco Delivery Robots Presentation Presenters: Lorena Robledo, Coco Delivery Sponsors: Athena Leyton and Allison Runas C. Recommendation Regarding Travis County’s Representation in CAMPO Sponsors: Ruven Brooks and Cynthia Weatherby D. Recommendation Requesting Council to Consistently Consider Strategic Mobility Plan Land Use Policy Goals Prior to All Land Use Decisions Sponsor: Ruven Brooks and Cynthia Weatherby 3. BRIEFINGS A. Downtown Commission: Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby B. Joint Sustainability Commission: Commissioner Diana Wheeler C. Bicycle Advisory Council: Commissioner Athena Leyton D. Pedestrian Advisory Council: Commissioner Allie Runas E. City Council Mobility Committee: Commissioner Mario Champion F. Community Advisory Committee for Austin Transit Partnership Board: Susan Sommers 4. Future Agenda Items • Highway Funding ( TDB; Brooks) • TDM Update ( TBD; Somers • ASMP Update ( TBD; Brooks) • Project Connect Racial Equity Anti-Displacement Tool ( TBD; Somers) • Red River Extension ( TBD; Champion) • Right of Way Vacation- Harvey St( TBD; Brooks) • Movability Contract (TBD;ATD) • Street Impact Fee (TBD;ATD) • TCM Updates (TBD;ATD) • Red River Realignment Updates (TBD;ATD) • Red River Extension (TBD;ATD) • TDM Update (TBD;ATD) • ATD 2022 Transportation Budget Overview(TBD;ATD) • PWD 2022 Transportation Budget Overview(TBD;ATD) • Living Streets Update(TBD;ATD) • Signal Timing(TBD;ATD) • ROW Informative Brief(TBD;ATD) • Walnut Creek Trail Updates(TBD;PWD) • Office of Special Events Brief( TBD;ATD) • Metro Bike update( TBD;ATD) • Placemaking update (TBD;ATD) • Highway Safety Improvement Program(TBD;ATD) • Safe Routes to School Update (TBD; PWD) • Mobility Action Plan Updates( TBD: ATD) 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 …
Regular Meeting ROBERT MUELLER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION 6:00 p.m. — 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 11, 2022 Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, TX 78752 CALL TO ORDER 1. NEW BUSINESS CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed three minutes to address the Commission regarding items not posted on the agenda. AGENDA Estimate 6:00 6:05 6:35 6:55 7:15 7:20 7:25 7:30 a. Update on Teachers Retirement System Relocation (TRS) b. Mueller Development Update (Catellus) c. RMMA PIAC Residency Requirements (Discussion and Possible Action) 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve minutes from the 11/09/21 Commission meeting (Discussion and Action) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (Staff/Commission) NEXT MEETING: February 8, 2022 (Regular Meeting) 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 Matthew Schmidt with the Economic Development Department, at 512-974-6415, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission, please contact Matthew Schmidt with Economic Development at 512-974-6415.
TRS Headquarters A Generational Solution Carolyn Perez Director of Communications Martin Cano Chief Business Administration Officer Kellie Sauls Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion January 11, 2022 RMMA Commission WHO WE SERVE • Established by the Texas Legislature in 1937. • We provide retirement and health care benefits to 2M public education employees in Texas. • 6th largest public pension fund in the United States, managing more than $200B dollars on behalf of our members. 2 OUR MEMBERSHIP • In 2020, TRS retirees received a total of $11.6 billion in monthly checks to expend – 94% of which were spent at Texas businesses by those living within the state. • Every $1 in benefits paid by TRS generates $2.38 in economic activity here in Texas. 3 OUR WORKFORCE • Between employees, interns, and contractors, TRS employs approximately 1000 people. • Key business areas include Pension Benefits, Health Insurance Benefits, Investments, IT, Legal, Information Security, Business Administration, Human Resources, Internal Audit, and more. • As TRS membership grows, so does our organization. TRS hires over 100 people annually and is excited to join the employer community here in Mueller. 4 OUR FUTURE HOME 5 OUR FUTURE HOME • PARKING • Ample parking will be provided in two parking garages for employees and visitors. • Some shared parking will be available after hours for Aldrich Street businesses. • SUSTAINABILITY • LEED Silver • Austin Energy Green Building 2 Star Rating 6 RELOCATION TIMELINE Begin construction of Bravo Building; Prepare to move into Alpha. Move rest of the workforce into the Bravo building. WINTER 2022 SPRING 2023 2024 Move certain divisions into Alpha building 7 TRS CULTURE • Top Austin Workplace – 10-time winner • Community • TRS employees are involved in the community • Go Green Committee • State Employee Charitable Campaign • Investment Management Division Ambassadors Mueller Tenets: Sustainability, Revitalization 8 DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION AT TRS • TRS DE&I Vision Statement: All areas of the organization will reflect the diversity of the state of Texas, promoting our culture of inclusion and belonging. All employees across the organization will professionally thrive, grow and achieve a high level of professional satisfaction knowing they have been encouraged and supported in their contribution to the achievement of the organization’s mission. • TRS DE&I Mission: To meet the unique challenges of the 21st century, through a thriving, high performing and diverse workforce by developing a …
ROBERT MUELLER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES The Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on January 11, 2022, at the Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Austin, TX 78752. Commission Members in Attendance: REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, January 11, 2022 • Michael Jones, Chair • Rick Krivoniak, Vice-Chair • Corky Hilliard • Jason Hyde • Christopher Jackson • Donald Martin • David Neider • Kathy Sokolic Staff in Attendance: CALL TO ORDER Jill Fagan, Economic Development Department • • Matthew Schmidt, EDD a. Chair Michael Jones called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. CITIZENS COMMUNICATION a. Joe Freeland addressed the Commission regarding the financial sustainability of the Mueller Property Owner’s Association (POA). 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Update on Teachers Retirement System Relocation (TRS): Andrew Roth, Carolyn Perez, Martin Cano, and Kellie Sauls (Teachers Retirement System) provided an overview of TRS and updates on the relocation and development plans for the new TRS buildings at Mueller. b. Mueller Development Update (Catellus): Brian Dolezal (Catellus) provided updates on construction activity, business announcements, and planned parking infrastructure. c. RMMA PIAC Residency Requirements: Commissioners discussed Ordinance No. 20150507-023 relating to the residency requirements for service on the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission (RMMA PIAC). No action was taken. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Minutes from the November 9, 2021 meeting were approved on Commissioner Sokolic’s motion and Commissioner Hilliard’s second on an 7-0 vote. Commissioners Lima, Luecke, and Ronsonette were absent. 1 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. The Commissioners and staff discussed the following list of potential future agenda items: i. ii. Survey of Public Parking Spaces Schedule of activities and ownership for Mueller Parks iii. Parking and Transportation Management District Updates, including any Residential Parking Permit Expansion iv. Update on POA Financial Sustainability Plan v. UT lease site update vi. Update on green initiatives and ecological goals for Mueller vii. Update on multi-bedroom affordable housing options at Mueller viii. Discussion on Commission membership residency requirements ix. Affordable housing rental rate issues for seniors The Commissioners were asked to provide Chairman Jones with potential future agenda items. a. The next regularly scheduled meeting is February 8, 2022. [Subsequently Cancelled] NEXT MEETING ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 7:41 p.m. without objection. 2
Planning Commission: January 11, 2022 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: East MLK Combined (MLK) CASE#: NPA-2021-0015.01 PROJECT NAME: Austin Sports Facility PC DATE: January 11, 2022 December 14, 2021 DATE FILED: July 29, 2021 (In-cycle) ADDRESS/ES: 1138 ½ & 1140 Gunter Street DISTRICT AREA: 3 SITE AREA: 0.834 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: GSTF, LLC in care of Michael Orsak of 3 MP ENT AGENT: Brown & Ortiz P.C (c/o Caroline McDonald) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith, Housing and Planning Dept. (512) 974-2695 PHONE: STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation To: Mixed Use From: Single Family Base District Zoning Change Related Zoning Case: C14-2021-0125 From: SF-3-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: CITY COUNCIL DATE: To be scheduled ACTION: To: CS-MU-CO-NP November 7, 2002 1 of 32B-1 Planning Commission: January 11, 2022 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: January 11, 2022 - December 14, 2021 – Postponed to January 11, 2022 on the consent agenda by the Planning Commission. [A. Azar – 1st; R. Schneider – 2nd] Vote: 11-0-1 [P. Howard off the dais. J. Shieh absent]. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the Applicant’s request for Mixed Use land use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the applicant’s request for Mixed Use land use because the property has frontage along Gunter Street and along Airport Blvd. Airport Blvd is an Activity Corridor where Mixed Use land use is appropriate. The property is in the Oak Springs sub-area of the planning area. The plan supports mixed use along Airport Blvd. Sections from the East MLK Combined Neighborhood Plan: 2 2 of 32B-1 Planning Commission: January 11, 2022 LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS EXISTING LAND USE ON THE PROPERTY Single family - Detached or two-family residential uses at typical urban and/or suburban densities. Purpose 1. Preserve the land use pattern and future viability of existing neighborhoods; 2. Encourage new infill development that continues existing neighborhood patterns of development; and 3. Protect residential neighborhoods from incompatible business or industry and the loss of existing housing. Application 1. Existing single‐family areas should generally be designated as single family to preserve established neighborhoods; and 3 3 of 32B-1 Planning Commission: January 11, 2022 2. May include small lot options (Cottage, Urban Home, Small Lot Single Family) and two‐family residential options (Duplex, Secondary Apartment, Single Family Attached, Two‐Family Residential) in areas considered appropriate for this type of infill development. PROPOSED LAND USE ON THE PROPERTY Mixed Use - An area …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0125 Austin Sports Facility DISTRICT: 3 ZONING FROM: SF-3-NP TO: CS-MU-CO-NP ADDRESS: 1138 1/2 & 1140 Gunter Street SITE AREA: 0.834 acres PROPERTY OWNER: GSTF, LLC (Michael Orsak) AGENT: Brown & Ortiz, PC (Caroline McDonald) CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request for rezoning to CS-MU-CO-NP with the condition that the following land uses be prohibited: Automotive Repair Services Automotive Washing—of any type Commercial Blood Plasma Center Drop-Off Recycling Collection Facilities Equipment Sales Funeral Services Laundry Services Outdoor Sports and Recreation Vehicle Storage Limited Warehousing and Distribution Alternative Financial Services Automotive Sales Bail Bond Services Construction Sales and Services Equipment Repair Services Exterminating Services Kennels Off-Site Accessory Parking Pawn Shop Services Veterinary Services Adult Oriented Businesses Transportation Terminal For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: January 11, 2022: December 14, 2021: To postpone to January 11, 2022, as requested by Planning Commission, on consent. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 57B-2 C14-2021-0125 2 ISSUES: The Applicant agreed to prohibit Cocktail lounge land use as requested by the Neighborhood; that land use is already prohibited in the requested CS zoning category, so no additional conditional overlay is required. A petition with 16.95% of property owners’ signatures within a 200-foot radius of the rezoning tract has been filed in opposition to this rezoning request. Please see Exhibit C- Opposition Petition. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject property is located approximately 200 feet north of the intersection of Airport Boulevard and Gunter Street and has frontage on both streets. The property is currently zoned SF-3-NP and developed with two single family residences. The property immediately south of the rezoning tract is zoned CS-MU-CO-NP and is also developed with a single family residence. The property immediately northeast of the subject property is zoned SF-3- NP and developed with a single family residence; further north are undeveloped lots zoned CS-MU-CO-NP and residential properties zoned SF-3-NP. These properties all have frontage on Gunter Street. Immediately northwest of the property, with frontage on Airport Boulevard are properties zoned CS-MU-NP that are developed with Restaurant-general and Automotive repair land uses. Across Gunter Street to the east are properties zoned SF-3-NP that are developed with residential uses. Also across Gunter Street to the southeast is CS-MU-NP property developed with Multifamily residential land use, …
Planning Commission: January 11, 2022 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET DATE FILED: July 27, 2021 (In-cycle) NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Montopolis CASE#: NPA-2021-0005.02 PROJECT NAME: Montopolis Multifamily PC DATE: January 11, 2022 ADDRESS/ES: 2601 Montopolis Drive, 6700 & 6800 E. Ben White Blvd SVRD WB DISTRICT AREA: 3 SITE AREA: 18.64 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Montopolis QO2B, LLC AGENT: Thrower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower and Victoria Haase) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation PHONE: (512) 974-2695 From: Industry Base District Zoning Change To: Mixed Use Related Zoning Case: (No case filed) From: LI-NP To: (TBD) NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: September 27, 2001 CITY COUNCIL DATE: Not scheduled PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: January 11, 2022 - ACTION: 1 1 of 25B-3 Planning Commission: January 11, 2022 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To not support the applicant’s request for Mixed Use land use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: The property is an 18.64 vacant tract of land sandwiched between East Ben White Boulevard and Montopolis Drive. The area is an industrial node with active industrial uses. The applicant has not submitted the associated zoning application at this time but proposes to build 1,200 multifamily units with 10% of the units being income restricted. Although a zoning case has not been filed, a review by the Austin Fire Department was made based on the information provided in the Summary Letter submitted by Thrower Design, the applicant’s agent. The Austin Fire Department does not support residential uses in this location because of the fire and toxicity hazards associated with the compressed and liquefied compressed gas stored in the vicinity, therefore staff does not support the applicant’s request for Mixed Use land use. The email from Scott Stookey from the Austin Fire Department is on page 14. LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS EXISTING LAND USE ON THE PROPERTY Industry - Areas reserved for manufacturing and related uses that provide employment but are generally not compatible with other areas with lower intensity use. Industry includes general warehousing, manufacturing, research and development, and storage of hazardous materials. Purpose 1. To confine potentially hazardous or nuisance‐creating activities to defined districts; 2. To preserve areas within the city to increase employment opportunities and increased tax base; 3. To protect the City’s strategic advantage as a high tech job center; and 4. To promote manufacturing and distribution activities in areas with access to major transportation systems. Application 1. Make non‐industrial properties …
Planning Commission: January 11, 2022 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: East Cesar Chavez and Plaza Saltillo (TOD) Station Area Plan CASE#: NPA-2021-0002.01 DATE FILED: July 26, 2021 (In-cycle) PROJECT NAME: 1400 E. 4th Street PC DATE: January 11, 2022 ADDRESS/ES: 1400 E. 4th Street DISTRICT AREA: 3 SITE AREA: 0.9982 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Robert C. Beall & Beth A. Beall AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Shuttle, Jr.) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith PHONE: (512) 974-2695 STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation From: Specific Regulating District To: Specific Regulating District Base District Zoning Change Related Zoning Case: C14-2021-0138 From: TOD-NP To: TOD-NP (to change conditions of zoning) NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: East Cesar Chavez NPA approved May 13, 1999. Plaza Saltillo TOD Station Area Plan approved December 11, 2008 CITY COUNCIL DATE: To be scheduled ACTION: PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: January 11, 2022 - STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To support the applicant’s request for a Base Maximum Building Height of 85 feet. B-41 of 39 Planning Commission: January 11, 2022 BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: The property 0.99 acres on the north side of E. 4th Street between Navasota Street to the west and Onion Street to the east. The property is within the Central East Austin Neighborhood Plan and the Plaza Saltillo (TOD) Station Area Plan. Operating on the property is the Texas Coffee Traders where coffee is roasted and sold. To the north of the property is an apartment building. Directly northeast is the Plaza Saltillo Station and across Onion Street to the east is an event space and production studio. To the south across E. 4th Street is a vacant lot, a single-family home, and an apartment complex. The existing land use on the future land use map is Specific Regulating District. There is no proposed change to the future land use map (FLUM). The applicant proposes to amend the Base Maximum Building Height from 40 feet to 85 feet. The current Base Maximum Building Height is 40 feet but is allowed up to 60 feet through the Density Bonus Program. In order to increase the Base Maximum Height a plan amendment and zoning change application were required to go from 60 feet to 85 feet. A fee in lieu payment to increase the floor-area-ratio (FAR) will be required for the non-residential use proposed with this project. The proposed development is a six-story office …
Planning Commission: January 11, 2022 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET DATE FILED: July 29, 2021 (In-cycle) NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Central East Austin CASE#: NPA-20221-0009.01 PROJECT NAME: 1612 East 7th Street PC DATE: January 11, 2022 ADDRESS/ES: 1612 E. 7th Street DISTRICT AREA: 1 SITE AREA: 6,210 sq. ft. OWNER/APPLICANT: 1610 JFH, LLC (John Hernandez) AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Dave Anderson) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation (no proposed change) PHONE: (512) 974-2695 Base District Zoning Change Related Zoning Case: C14-2021-0132 From: Corridor Mixed Use (CMU) Subdistrict (TOD-CMU) To: Mixed Use (MU) Subdistrict (TOD-MU) NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: December 13, 2001 CITY COUNCIL DATE: To be scheduled PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: January 11, 2022 - ACTION: 1 From: Specific Regulating District To: Specific Regulating District 1 of 36B-6 Planning Commission: January 11, 2022 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To support the applicant’s request for Mixed Use (MU) Subdistrict (TOD-MU). BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: The property is within the Central East Austin Neighborhood Plan and the Plaza Saltillo TOD Station Area Plan. The property is a 6,210 square foot lot on the north side of East 7th Street between Comal Street to the west and Concho Street to the east. There is a single-family home on the lot, with vacant land to the north owned by Huston-Tillotson University. To the east is a restaurant across Concho Street. To the south are single family homes, and several commercial buildings. The applicant proposes to build a boutique hotel on the property that will include the three lots directly to the west. The three lots to the west have a Base Maximum Building Height of 60 feet. The applicant’s request for TOD-MU would allow for a Density and Height Bonus to achieve the 60 foot height allowed by right for the properties to the west. Staff supports the applicant’s request for a Base Maximum Building Height of 60 feet to be consistent with three lot to the west and because the property is on E. 7th Street which is an activity corridor and within the Plaza Saltillo Activity Center. Below are sections from the Central East Austin Neighborhood Plan that staff believes supports the request. 2 2 of 36B-6 Planning Commission: January 11, 2022 LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS EXISTING AND PROPOSED LAND USE ON THE PROPERTY Specific Regulating District - This map designation is intended for areas that have an adopted …
