ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20240306-005 Date: March 6, 2024 Subject: Northwest Area Lift Station Improvements Great Hills Lift Station No.53 (SP- 2022-0537C) Second by: Kevin Ramberg Motion by: Jennifer Bristol WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission understands the Austin Water Utility Department is requesting a Land Use Commission variance to allow development in the CWQZ for a lift station per LDC 25-8-261 and; A Land Use Commission variance is requested to allow construction of a building on a slope with a gradient of more than 25% per LDC 25-8-302(A)(1) and; A Land Use Commission variance is requested to allow fill up to 14 feet for construction of a lift station exceeding the 4-foot limitation per LDC 25-8-342 and; WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the Land Use Commission variance is recommended by staff with a condition and; THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the three Land Use Commission variances with the following conditions: Staff Conditions: 1. Provide structural containment of the fill with a retaining wall. Environmental Commission Conditions: 1. Limit construction and removal of trees from March to August when the endangered Golden-cheeked Warbler is in the area. 2. Applicant will solicit and incorporate Watershed Protection Jollyville Plateau salamander expert review and comment on the temporary and permanent stormwater design. 3. After construction, the disturbed areas from both this construction and previous emergency repairs are restored using 609S species and that those areas are maintained and mowed to the minimum extent practical to maintain access to the lift stations by Austin Water staff. Vote: 7-0 For: Perry Bedford, Jennifer Bristol, Mariana Krueger, Colin Nickells, Haris Qureshi, Kevin Ramberg, and David Sullivan Against: None Abstain: Richard Brimer Absent: Hanna Cofer, Peter Einhorn, and Melinda Schiera 1 of 2 Attest: Kevin Ramberg, Environmental Commission Chair 2 of 2
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20240306-004 Second by: Kevin Ramberg Date: March 6, 2024 Subject: Ledgestone Revised Wastewater Service Extension Request #4622R Motion by: Jennifer Bristol WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting a water service extension with in the Austin 2-Mile Extraterritorial Jurisdiction, WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the site is located in the Slaughter Creek Watershed, Barton Springs Zone, Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone, Drinking Water Protection Zone, and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the staff recommends the Wastewater Service Extension Request. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the Wastewater Service Extension Request as the preferred method over locating an onsite wastewater plant on sight that could damage the thin soils and pollute the drinking water zone. Vote: 8-0 For: Perry Bedford, Richard Brimer, Jennifer Bristol, Mariana Krueger, Colin Nickells, Haris Qureshi, Kevin Ramberg, and David Sullivan Against: None Abstain: None Absent: Hanna Cofer, Peter Einhorn, and Melinda Schiera Attest: Kevin Ramberg, Environmental Commission Chair 1 of 1
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, March 6, 2024 The ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION convened Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. in a REGULAR meeting on Chair Ramberg called the Environmental Commission Meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Perry Bedford, Richard Brimer, Jennifer Bristol, Colin Nickells, Kevin Ramberg, and David Sullivan Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Mariana Krueger, Haris Qureshi Commissioners Absent: Hanna Cofer, Peter Einhorn, and Melinda Schiera PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Charles Mossberger, Get Fertilizer Wiser APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on February 21, 2024 The minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular meeting on February 21, 2024 were approved on Commissioner Bedford’s motion, Commissioner Brimer’s second on a 8-0 vote. Commissioners Cofer, Einhorn, and Schiera were absent. 2. Recognition of Kevin Ramberg for his service on the Environmental Commission – Katie Coyne, Environmental Officer, Watershed Protection Department Item conducted as posted. No action taken. DISCUSSION ITEMS PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. Make a recommendation regarding the request for 311-315 South Congress Planned Unit Development (PUD) (C814-2023-0027) located at 311, 313, 315 South Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78704 (District 9). Presenter: Leslie Lilly, Environmental Program Coordinator, Watershed Protection Department. Speakers: 1 Leslie Lilly, Watershed Protection Department Amanda Swor, Drenner Group Maura Powers, Audubon Society Thomas Smith, architect Aan Coleman, landscape architect A motion to close the public hearing was approved on Commissioner Bedford’s motion, Commissioner Ramberg’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Cofer, Einhorn, and Schiera were absent. A motion to approve the 311-315 South Congress Planned Unit Development (PUD) with conditions was approved on Commissioner Bristol’s motion, Commissioner Ramberg’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Cofer, Einhorn, and Schiera were absent. 4. Name: Ledgestone Revised Wastewater Service Extension Request #4622R Applicant: Danny Miller, P.E. LJA Engineering, Inc. Location: 9209 Ledgestone Terrace, Austin, Texas 78737 Council District: Austin 2-Mile Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Staff: Kaela Champlin, Environmental Program Coordinator, Watershed Protection Department Applicant request: Wastewater Service Extension Revision Staff recommendation: Recommended Speakers: Kaela Champlin, Watershed Protection Department Vito Trupiano, Endeavor A motion to close the public hearing was approved on Commissioner Bedford’s motion, Commissioner Ramberg’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Cofer, Einhorn, and Schiera were absent. A motion to approve the Ledgestone Revised Wastewater Service Extension Request was approved on Commissioner Bristol’s motion, Commissioner Ramberg’s second on an 8- 0 vote. Commissioners Cofer, Einhorn, and Schiera were absent. …
REGULAR MEETING COMMISSION FOR WOMEN WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6th, 2024, AT 12:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM, ROOM 1101 301 WEST 2ND STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS, 78701 Some members of the Commission for Women may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Tabitha Taylor, (512) 972-5023, Tabitha.Taylor@austintexas.gov . CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Diana Melendez, Chair Rebecca Austen Vanessa Bissereth Becky Bullard Julie Glasser Angela Harris Pam Rattan Maria Veloz Salas Katrina Scheihing Josephine Serrata Jocelyn Tau AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission for Women regular meeting February 7th, 2024. 2. Presentation: Accessibility and Affordable Childcare, Catherine Mchorse, Early Childhood Council, City of Austin DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Approve Women’s Hall of Fame Recognition Plan 4. Review and approve Collective Sex Crime Response Model (CSCRM) FY2025 Budget Recommendations WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 5. Updates from the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) regarding upcoming collaborative 6. Update from Working Group on Recognition of Equity for Women and Girls regarding opportunities within the community. recognition plan candidate selection process. 7. Update from Working Group on Quality-of-Life Study regarding the progression of the Quality Life Study 8. Update from Working Group on FY2025 Budget regarding funding allocations. 9. Update from Working Group on Joint Collective Sex Crime Response Model (CSCRM) Project regarding current financial allocations and project needs. 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 Tabitha Taylor at the Office of Civil Rights, at (512) 972-5023 or Tabitha. Taylor @austintexas.gov , for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas …
RECOMMENDATION Commission for Women Recommendation Number [_____]: Fiscal Year 2024-25 Funding for Collective Sex Crimes Response Model (CSCRM) Actions 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, in September 2019, the City Manager’s Office contracted the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF), in conjunction with the Women’s Law Project and the Wellesley Centers for Women, to undertake a comprehensive assessment of the way sexual assaults reported to the Austin Police Department (APD) are investigated and processed; and WHEREAS, on November 14, 2022, the final PERF report was released, Austin Police Department (APD) Review, Reported Sexual Assault Comprehensive Evaluation, and included comprehensive findings and over one hundred recommendations; and WHEREAS, the Austin Police Department worked with the Austin/Travis County Sexual Assault Response and Resource Team (SARRT) to address the PERF recommendations and take actions, including revisions to APD policies and procedures; and WHEREAS, the Collective Sex Crimes Response Model (CSCRM) was established in early 2023 to coordinate the full response to the PERF report, and includes representatives from APD, SARRT, nonprofit and community organizations, survivors and survivor advocates; and WHEREAS, the Commission for Women and Public Safety Commission formed a joint working group in 2023 to support and track the work of the CSCRM and report progress to their respective commissions; and WHEREAS, the work of the CSCRM is significant in scope, spanning multiple working groups, and has identified serious unmet funding requirements and additional needs for fiscal year 2024- 2025; and WHEREAS, funding has been allocated to support APD comprehensive sexual assault/trauma curriculum development and delivery, additional detective hours on misdemeanor and cold cases, the hiring of a CSCRM project manager, the implementation of a survivor survey and a stipend for volunteer project members, among others; and WHEREAS, law enforcement staffing shortages and hiring challenges are impacting support for survivors of sexual assault, and training and increased financial support and innovative approaches are needed to overcome these shortfalls; and WHEREAS, the SAFE forensic nursing program is critically short-staffed due to underfunding and low salaries, not all sexual assault victims are able to have evidence collected and preserved and receive the medical help they need, and in 2023, …
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN RECOMMENDATION Commission for Women Recommendation Number 20240306-004: Fiscal Year 2024-25 Funding for Collective Sex Crimes Response Model (CSCRM) Actions 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, in September 2019, the City Manager’s Office contracted the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF), in conjunction with the Women’s Law Project and the Wellesley Centers for Women, to undertake a comprehensive assessment of the way sexual assaults reported to the Austin Police Department (APD) are investigated and processed; and WHEREAS, sexual assault lawsuits were filed and settlements were approved for Smith et. al. vs City of Austin and Senko et. al. vs City of Austin; and WHEREAS, on November 14, 2022, the final PERF report was released, Austin Police Department (APD) Review, Reported Sexual Assault Comprehensive Evaluation, and included comprehensive findings and over one hundred recommendations; and WHEREAS, the Austin Police Department worked with the Austin/Travis County Sexual Assault Response and Resource Team (SARRT) to address the PERF recommendations and take actions, including revisions to APD policies and procedures; and WHEREAS, the Collective Sex Crimes Response Model (CSCRM) was established in early 2023 to coordinate the full response to the PERF report, and includes representatives from APD, SARRT, nonprofit and community organizations, survivors and survivor advocates; and WHEREAS, the Commission for Women and Public Safety Commission formed a joint working group in 2023 to support and track the work of the CSCRM and report progress to their respective commissions; and WHEREAS, the work of the CSCRM is significant in scope, spanning multiple working groups, and has identified serious unmet funding requirements and additional needs for fiscal year 2024- 2025; and WHEREAS, funding has been allocated to support APD comprehensive sexual assault/trauma curriculum development and delivery, additional detective hours on misdemeanor and cold cases, the hiring of a CSCRM project manager, the implementation of a survivor survey and a stipend for volunteer project members, among others; and WHEREAS, law enforcement staffing shortages and hiring challenges are impacting support for survivors of sexual assault, and training and increased financial support and innovative approaches are needed to overcome these shortfalls; and WHEREAS, the SAFE Alliance forensic nursing program is …
Commission for Women REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, March 6th, 2024 The Commission for Women convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, March 6th, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commission Room-1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas, 78701 Chair Melendez called the Commission for Women Meeting to order at 12:08 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Diana Melendez, Chair Katrina Scheihing Rebecca Austen Jocelyn Tau, Vice Chair Angela Harris Julie Glasser Vanessa Bissereth Becky Bullard Pam Rattan Josephine Serrata Maria Veloz Salas Staff in Attendance: Tabitha Taylor, Office of Civil Rights Christi Vitela , City Clerk’s Office 1 Alejandra Mireles, City of Austin, Equity Office PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Public Communication was shared for agenda Item 4 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission for Women regular meeting on February 7th, 2024. The minutes from the meeting were approved at the March 6th meeting on Commissioner Scheihing’s motion and seconded by Commission Austen (6-0) vote. Commissioners Bissereth, Bullard, Rattan, Salas and Serrata, were absent from the meeting. DISCUSSION 2. Presentation: Accessibility and Affordable Childcare, Catherine Mchorse, Early Childhood Council, City of Austin DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Approve Women’s Hall of Fame Recognition Plan A vote was held to approve Women Hall of Fame Recognition Finalist, the motion was led by Commissioner Scheihing and Seconded by Commissioner Harris (6-0). Commissioners Bullard, Bissereth, Rattan, Salas and Serrata were absent from the meeting. 4. Review and approve Collective Sex Crime Response Model (CSCRM) FY2025 Budget Recommendations A vote was held to approve the Collective Sex Crime Model FY2025 Budget Recommendation, the motion was led by Commissioner Austen and seconded by Commissioner Scheihing 6-0). Commissioners Bullard, Bissereth, Rattan, Salas and Serrata were absent from the meeting. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 5. Updates from the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) regarding upcoming collaborative 6. Update from Working Group on Recognition of Equity for Women and Girls regarding 7. Update from Working Group on Quality-of-Life Study regarding the progression of the Quality opportunities within the community Discussion was held. recognition plan candidate selection process. Discussion was held. Life Study Discussion was held. 2 8. Update from Working Group on FY2025 Budget regarding funding allocations. Discussion was held. 9. Update from Working Group on Joint Collective Sex Crime Response Model (CSCRM) Project regarding current financial allocations and project needs. Discussion was held. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Chair Melendez …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2023-0106 (LL Braker) DISTRICT: 4 ADDRESS: 11209 Metric Boulevard ZONING FROM: LI SITE AREA: 6.30 acres TO: LI-PDA PROPERTY OWNER: B9 SEQUOIA BRAKER OWNER LP by Link Logistics Real Estate Management LLC (Andrew Beck) AGENT: Jackson Walker LLP (Henry Gilmore) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends LI-PDA, Limited Industrial-Planned Development Area Combining District, zoning. Per the applicant’s request, the PDA overlay will: 1) Permit Condominium Residential and Multifamily Residential uses, 2) Allow for a maximum FAR of 2:1, and 3) Prohibit the following uses: Adult Oriented Businesses, Automotive Repair, Automotive Washing (of any type), Automotive Sales, Bail Bond Services, Basic Industry, Club or Lodge, Drop Off Recycling Collection Facility, Equipment Repair Services, Equipment Sales, Funeral Services, General Warehousing and Distribution, Kennels, Monument Retail Sales, Outdoor Entertainment, Railroad Facilities, Recreational Equipment Maintenance & Storage, Recreational Equipment Sales, Resource Extraction, Recycling Centers, Service Station and Vehicle Storage. The staff recommends adding the following prohibited uses on the property as part of the PDA overlay: Agricultural Sales and Services, Building Maintenance Services, Exterminating Services and Outdoor Sports and Recreation. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: January 16, 2024: Postponed to January 30, 2024 at the staff and applicant’s request on consent (8-0, W. Floyd and A. Flores-absent); B. Greenberg-1st, D. Fouts-2nd. January 30, 2024: Postponed to March 5, 2024 at the neighborhood's request (8-0, H. Smith-absent); A. Flores-1st, D. Fouts-2nd. March 5, 2024 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: C14-2023-0106 ISSUES: CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: 2 The property in question is a 6.30 acre lot that is part of an office/warehouse complex (Braker Center H) at the southeast corner of W. Braker Lane and Metric Boulevard. The site is currently zoned Limited Industrial and is surrounded by LI zoning and office/warehouse uses to the south and east. There is GR zoning across W. Braker Lane to the north that contains retail (Walgreen’s) and a restaurant (Wendy’s) uses. To the west, on the other side of Metric Boulevard, there is another office/warehouse development (Braker Center 5 & 8) that is zoned NBG-NMU-NP. There are existing single family residential developments (SF- 2, SF-3 zoning) further to the north and east off of Metric Boulevard and Braker Lane. In this case, applicant is requesting to add a Planned Development Area overlay to the existing LI base zoning to redevelop the property with approximately 495 multifamily residential units and …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2023-0154 (Randy Road – Hyman) DISTRICT: 6 ADDRESS: 11401 Randy Road ZONING FROM: DR TO: SF-3-CO* *The applicant submitted a letter on January 17, 2024, amending their request from SF-3 to SF-3-CO to add a conditional overlay to prohibit two-family residential and duplex uses on the property (please see Applicant’s Amendment Letter - Exhibit C). SITE AREA: 1.48 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Eric and Laurie Hyman AGENT: Land Answers, Inc. (Jim Wittliff) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff’s recommendation is to grant SF-3-CO, Family Residence-Conditional Overlay Combining District, zoning. The conditional overlay will prohibit two-family residential and duplex residential uses on the property. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: March 5, 2024 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: C14-2023-0154 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: 2 The property in question is currently developed with a single-family residence, with a separate garage structure. There are single-family residences to the north, south, east and west. The applicant has stated that the primary reason that they are requesting SF-3 zoning is to comply with the city’s impervious cover limit of 45%. The applicant’s intent is to replace the existing garage with a new garage that is connected to the main house with a breezeway. Above the garage will be a guest house to be used primarily by the property owner’s adult children. The staff recommends SF-3-CO, Family Residence-Conditional Overlay Combining District, zoning at this location. The property meets the intent of the SF-3 zoning district and it is surrounded by existing single-family residential uses and will maintain single-family neighborhood characteristics. The lot under consideration is 1.48 acres and currently does not meet the minimum lot size requirements for the existing DR zoning of 10 acres. The applicant’s request for SF-3 zoning will bring the lot into conformance with site development standards regarding lot size and impervious cover. Neighbors that own property within this subdivision have notified the staff that there is a deed restriction that limits these lots to one single-family residence (please see Anderson Mill Oaks Deed Restriction - Exhibit D). The applicant has stated that they are aware of the deed restriction which states that there will be no detached garages and only one residence per property. The applicant agrees with the staff’s recommendation. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. Family Residence district is …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2023-0100 (Optimist Club Recreation) DISTRICT: 6 ADDRESS: 13504 ½ Briarwick Drive, 9100 Meadowheath Drive, 13332 Villa Park Drive, 13300-134011 Morris Road ZONING FROM: I-RR TO: GR-CO* *The applicant is proposing a conditional overlay (CO) to prohibit the following uses on the property: Bed & Breakfast Residential, Group 1 Bed & Breakfast Residential, Group 2 Short Term Rental Administrative & Business Offices Art Gallery Alternative Financial Services Art Workshop Automotive Rentals Automotive Repair Services Automotive Sales Automotive Washing of any type Bail Bond Services Business or Trade School Business Support Services Commercial Off-Street Parking Communication Services Consumer Convenience Services Consumer Repair Services Drop-Off Recycling Collection Facility Exterminating Services Financial Services Food Preparation Food Sales Funeral Services General Retail Sales – Convenience General Retail Sales – General Hotel-Motel Indoor Entertainment Medical Offices –Exceeding 5,000 sq/ft of gross floor area Medical Offices – Not exceeding 5,000 sq/ft of gross floor area Off-Site Accessory Parking Outdoor Entertainment Pawn Shop Services Pedicab Storage & Dispatch Personal Improvement Services Personal Services Pet Services C14-2023-0100 2 Plant Nursery Printing & Publishing Professional Office Research Services Restaurant – General Restaurant – Limited Services Station Software Development Special Use Historic Theater Custom Manufacturing College & University Facilities Community Recreation – Public Congregate Living Counseling Services Cultural Services Family Home Guidance Services Hospital Services – General Hospital Services – Limited Private Primary Educational Services Public Primary Education Services Private Secondary Educational Services Public Secondary Educational Services Residential Treatment Safety Services SITE AREA: 88.298 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Optimist Club of Town & Country Round Rock AGENT: Thrower Design, LLC (A. Ron Thrower) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends GR-CO, Community Commercial-Conditional Overlay Combining District, zoning. The conditional overlay will prohibit the following uses on the property: Bed & Breakfast Residential (Group 1 and Group 2), Short Term Rental, Administrative & Business Offices, Art Gallery, Alternative Financial Services, Art Workshop, Automotive Rentals, Automotive Repair Services, Automotive Sales, Automotive Washing (of any type), Bail Bond Services, Business or Trade School, Business Support Services, Commercial Off-Street Parking, Communication Services, Consumer Convenience Services, Consumer Repair Services, Drop-Off Recycling Collection Facility, Exterminating Services, Financial Services, Food Preparation, Food Sales, Funeral Services, General Retail Sales (Convenience and General), Hotel-Motel, Indoor Entertainment, Medical Offices (Exceeding 5,000 sq/ft of gross floor area), Medical Offices (Not exceeding 5,000 sq/ft of gross floor area), Off-Site Accessory Parking, Outdoor Entertainment, Pawn Shop Services, …
ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION AGENDA Tuesday, March 5, 2024 The Zoning and Platting Commission will convene at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX. Some members of the Zoning and Platting Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Scott Boone (District 1) Alejandra Flores (District 5) William D. Floyd (Mayor) David Fouts (District 2) Kendra Garrett (District 9) Betsy Greenberg - Vice-Chair (District 6) Hank Smith – Chair (District 8) Lonny Stern (District 3) Carrie Thompson – Secretary (District 10) District 4 - Vacant District 7 - Vacant 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 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. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on February 20, 2024. PUBLIC HEARINGS Attorney: AJ Urteaga, 512-974-2386 Commission Liaison: Andrew Rivera, 512-974-6508 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: B9 SEQUOIA BRAKER OWNER LP by Link Logistics Real Estate C14-2023-0106 - LL Braker; District 7 11209 Metric Boulevard, Little Walnut Creek Watershed Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Management LLC (Andrew Beck) Jackson Walker LLP (Henry Gilmore) LI to LI-PDA Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Eric and Laurie Hyman Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-2023-0154 - Randy Road - Hyman; District 6 11401 Randy Road, Bull Creek Watershed Land Answers, Inc. (Jim Whittliff) DR to SF-3-CO Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department 4. Zoning: Location: C14-2023-0100 - Optimist Club Recreation, District 6 13504 ½ Briarwick Drive, 9100 Meadowheath Drive, 13332 Villa Park Drive, 13300-134011 Morris Road, Lake Creek Watershed Owner/Applicant: Optimist Club of Town & Country Round Rock Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Thrower Design LLC (A. Ron Thrower) I-RR to GR-CO Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department 5. Site Plan: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: SP-2022-0364C - Rich Industrial Park, District 1 …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION SITE PLAN COMPATIBILITY WAIVER REVIEW SHEET (512) 974-2140 SP-2022-0364C (512) 306-0018 Rich Industrial Park ZAP DATE: March 5, 2024 130 Ralph Ablanedo Drive 2 Heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov 130 Ralph Ablanedo, LLC 1112 West 9th Street Austin, Texas 78703 Austin Civil Engineering, Inc., Calvin Weiman 9501-B Menchaca Road, Suite 220 Austin, Texas 78748 CASE NUMBER: PROJECT NAME: ADDRESS: COUNCIL DISTRICT: APPLICANT: AGENT: CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The property is zoned LI-CO and is currently developed with administrative office, limited warehousing & distribution, and retail land uses. The site currently contains 46,380 square feet of building space; the applicant proposes adding 23,800 additional square feet of building for the same uses. The site plan includes related parking, drainage and water quality features and other related improvements are proposed. WAIVER REQUEST: The applicant is a waiver of compatibility standards for building setbacks adjacent to property zoned SF-5 or more restrictive. Instead of the Code required 25-foot setback, the applicant requests a 5-foot setback for buildings along the northern property line, a 22-foot setback for parking along the northern property line and a 22-foot setback for drainage and water quality structures along the eastern and northern property lines. COMPATIBILITY: Section 25-2-1051 states that Article 10 Compatibility Standards apply if a use in a SF-6 or less restrictive zoning district is located on a property across the street from or adjoining a property on which is zoned SF-5 or more restrictive or a use is permitted in a SF-5 or more restrictive zoning district is located. Section 25-2-1063 establishes setback requirements. § 25-2-1063 - HEIGHT LIMITATIONS AND SETBACKS FOR LARGE SITES (A) This section applies to a site that has: (1) an area that exceeds 20,000 square feet; or (2) a street frontage that exceeds 100 feet. (B) In this section, the term "structure" excludes a rain garden using no concrete that is designed in accordance with the Environmental Criteria Manual. A person may not construct a structure 25 feet or less from property: (1) in an urban family residence (SF-5) or more restrictive zoning district; or (2) on which a use permitted in an SF-5 or more restrictive zoning district is located. 2 PROPOSED F.A.R.: 0.8:1 PROPOSED BLDG. COVER: 20.9% PROPOSED IMPERVIOUS COVER: 62.2% SP-2022-0364C – Rich Industrial Park SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the compatibility setback waiver request. The site complies with all other compatibility standard requirements, …
4' MAX 12" 8" 2 CONCRETE WALL SECTION Scale: NTS 8 4 7 8 7 X T , I N T S U A 8 1 0 0 - 6 0 3 ) 2 1 5 ( : H P 0 2 2 . E T U S I , D R A C A H C N E M B 1 0 5 9 8 1 0 1 0 0 - F # M R F E P B T I I L V C I I N T S U A . C N I , I G N R E E N G N E I ROCK RUBBLE 3 Scale: NTS D:0.78" “ALL POND BOTTOM, SIDE SLOPES AND EARTHEN EMBANKMENTS SHALL BE COMPACTED TO 95% OF MAXIMUM DENSITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH COA STANDARD SPECIFICATION.” “EXPANSION JOINTS ON FREESTANDING WALLS SHALL HAVE WATERTIGHT SEALS AS NEEDED.” THE LOCATION OF EXISTING UNDERGROUND UTILITIES ARE SHOWN IN AN APPROXIMATE WAY ONLY. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL DETERMINE THE EXACT LOCATION OF ALL EXISTING UTILITIES BEFORE COMMENCING WORK. HE AGREES TO BE FULLY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY AND ALL DAMAGES WHICH MIGHT BE OCCASIONED BY HIS FAILURE TO EXACTLY LOCATE AND PRESERVE ANY AND ALL UNDERGROUND UTILITIES. 7 6" PVC SCREW DRAIN PLUG Scale: NTS -0+10 0+00 0+40 0+80 1+20 1+45 Station 12" 3.00' 6" 1 POND DETAIL Scale: NTS n o i t a v e l E WIDTH AS SHOWN ON PLAN 682 680 678 676 STA =0+30.84 EL = 681.50 STA =0+25.52 EL = 681.00 STA =0+38.11 EL = 681.50 STA =0+40.85 EL = 681.00 4' EXISTING GRADE WQ ELEV:680.88 STA =1+06.07 EL = 681.50 STA =1+30.25 EL = 681.50 682 6" 6" EXISTING GRADE Filtration Pond Sedimentation Pond STA =0+60.00 EL = 677.50 PROPERTY LINE SEE DETAIL 661-2B SHEET 14 PERFORATED PIPE STA =0+59.92 EL = 676.00 100 YEARS ELEV:681.44 25 YEARS ELEV:680.78 10 YEARS ELEV:680.20 2 YEARS ELEV:679.11 Detention Pond STA =1+10.58 EL = 680.65 STA =1+05.81 EL = 678.00 STA =0+91.21 EL = 677.60 STA =1+10.83 EL = 677.00 SEE DETAIL 3 SHEET 13 TOP OF GABION ELEV = 680.35 STA =0+88.21 EL = 677.50 STA =0+86.83 EL = 676.00 0.50' WEIR FL = 679.25 PROPERTY LINE STA =1+25.75 EL = 677.00 0.18' WEIR FL = 675.75 680 678 676 674 1+45 674 0+00 0+40 0+80 1+20 4 POND CROSS SECTION Scale: 1:10 MAJOR MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS. g) The …
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REGULAR MEETING of the URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TUESDAY MARCH 5, 2024, at 5:00pm BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 CITY HALL- 301 W 2nd St. 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. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register please call or email the staff liaison in advance at (512)-974-3428 or natalie.leone@austintexas.gov no later than noon on Monday March 4, with the following information: name, item number(s) to speak on, telephone number, and email address. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Vacant - (District 1) Melissa Ortiz- (District 2) Arlin Alvarez- (District 3) Susan Somers, Chair- (District 4) Daniel Kavelman-( District 5) Edward Smith- (District 6) Diana Wheeler- (District 7) Athena Leyton- (District 8) Spencer Schumacher- (District 9) Ruven Brooks, Vice Chair- (District 10) Vacant- (Mayoral Appointee) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Transportation Commission REGULAR MEETING on February 6, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion on Living Streets program update Presenter: Matthew Macioge, Transportation and Public Works DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and approval of a Right of Way vacation of 5600 Middle Fiskville Rd Presenter: Joseph Fotinos, Transportation and Public Works 4. Discussion and approval of a Right of Way vacation of 64½ Rainey Street Presenter: Joseph Fotinos, Transportation and Public Works 5. Discussion and approval of a recommendation on the Transportation and Public Works and Capital Delivery Services budget allocations 6. Discussion and approval of a recommendation advising on the use of upcoming Climate 7. Discussion and approval of a recommendation on representation on the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Board Equity investments. COMMITTEE UPDATES 8. Update from the Downtown Commission regarding actions from the February 21, 2024 meeting: Commissioner Spencer Schumacher 9. Update from the Joint Sustainability Commission regarding actions from the February 28, 2024 meeting: Commissioner Diana Wheeler 10. Update from the …
Living Streets Program Briefing Urban Transportation Committee – 3/5/2024 Kirk Scanlon, AICP, Division Manager, Smart Mobility Office Matt Macioge, Capital Improvements Program Manager, Living Streets Program Manager Transforming Streets, Building Community Agenda: 1. Living Streets background and overview 2. Types of activations: 1. Neighborhood Block Parties 2. Healthy Streets 3. Play Streets 3. Methodology and selection criteria 4. Program demand and public response 5. Program first activations 6. 2024 Living Streets Program schedule 2 Transforming Streets, Building Community Healthy Streets Pilot Initiative • Started in May 2020 at the beginning of COVID Pandemic, Healthy Streets sought to make residential streets safer and more communal during a period of intense isolation. • Healthy Streets utilized soft closures to reduce through traffic and vehicle speeds. • There were 16 Healthy Street installations throughout the city. • Lessons Learned from the Pilot: • Residents wanted notice and inclusion in the process • The street type matters Living Streets Program Background and Overview A resident survey showed high levels of support for the initiative 3 Living Streets Program Background and Overview Living Streets Program – Initiation Resolution No. – 20211021-02 Council directs the City Manager to create the "Street Programs” - Living Streets Living Streets Program will be a resident-led process. 3. Use "soft" closures to reduce vehicle speed, improve safety, and create connectivity and community. 60% of the residents of a proposed street must approve with a signature to support an activation. 3-6 months with an option for renewal. Address equity issues by making Living Streets accessible 1. 2. 4. 5. 6. 4 2/28/2024 Transforming Streets, Building Community Living Streets Program Background and Overview Living Streets Program Program Activations Neighborhood Block Parties Healthy Streets Play Streets Living Streets Program is 3 types of activations: • Neighborhood Block Parties • Healthy Streets • Play Streets 5 Neighborhood Block Parties Living Streets Program Activations • Applied for and managed by a resident who resides on the street • City staff provides barricades with signage, lights and safety vests • 1 block in length. • A one-time closure, up to 24 hours in length that abides by noise regulations Apply for a Neighborhood Block Party 6 2/28/2024 Living Streets Program Activations Healthy Streets • Applied for by a resident • The city installs and manages cones, barrels, barricades and signage to create street access points • ~3-4 blocks in length • Around the clock “soft” closures …
A STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION APPLICATION OF AN APPROXIMATE 0.316-ACRE TRACT OF LAND ABUTTING 5600 MIDDLE FISKVILLE ROAD Urban Transportation Commission March 5, 2024 Item #? File #2020-139548 LM District 4 Add location map here Abutting property owner(s): Johnson Special Land LTD and Texas Department of Transportation Add aerial picture from property profile generally outline where the vacation area is 5600 Middle Fiskville Road Paved/developed right of way Picture of property street view Vacation tract is approximately 0.316- acre tract of land abutting 5600 Middle Fiskville Rd. All property owners within 300 feet of the vacation area were sent public notices on February 6, 2024, No objections have been received All affected City Departments and external stakeholders have reviewed and recommend approval of this right-of-way vacation application, subject to the conditions on the Master Comment Report submitted with this presentation The City will retain a Public Utility Easement for Austin Water and Austin Energy facilities. How do you plan to develop the area to be vacated? “To Be Determined – the area to be vacated is not planned for development at this time. However, the owner plans to dedicate Right-of-Way to the City of Austin to allow for an intersection at 56th St and Airport Blvd. This new intersection will eliminate the need for the existing intersection at Middle Fiskville Road and Airport Blvd. The proposed 56th St/Airport Blvd intersection is in coordination with the Corridor Mobility Program Office plan for Airport Blvd.” Existing Site Plan – SP-2020-0273D I am happy to answer your questions regarding the right of way process The applicant can answer your questions regarding the abutting property and the proposed development. Thank you for your time! Christopher Bueckert, 512-974-1780
TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: M E M O R A N D U M Urban Transportation Commission Christopher Bueckert, Property Agent Senior Land Management, Transportation and Public Works Department February 21, 2024 F# 2020-139548 LM Street Right-of-Way Vacation approximately 0.316-acre tract of land abutting 5600 Middle Fiskville Road Attached is the Application Packet and Master Comment Report pertaining to the street right-of-way vacation application for an approximately 0.316-acre portion of land, being the paved/developed street abutting 5600 Middle Fiskville Road, adjacent to Lot 1, Torino Plaza, a subdivision of record Volume 62, Page 72, Plat Records, Travis County, Texas. The proposed vacation tract will be added to the abutting parcels. The abutting properties are owned by Johnson Special Land LTD, a Texas Limited Partnership, and Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT). Per the transmittal letter dated June 29, 2021, received by the City of Austin, the applicant states, “How do you plan to develop the area to be vacated? Response: To Be Determined – the area to be vacated is not planned for development at this time. However, the owner plans to dedicate Right-of-Way to the City of Austin to allow for an intersection at 56th St and Airport Blvd. This new intersection will eliminate the need for the existing intersection at Middle Fiskville Road and Airport Blvd. The proposed 56th St/Airport Blvd intersection is in coordination with the Corridor Mobility Program Office plan for Airport Blvd.” All affected departments and private utility franchise stakeholders have reviewed the application and recommend approval, subject to the reviewers’ conditions shown on the attached Master Comment Report. Per City Code §14-11-71 – Notice to Interested Property Owners Public notice has been sent to owners within 300’ of the area to be vacated. The director of the Public Works Department may approve the application after the 10th day that the notice is issued; and an affected property owner may submit comments regarding the proposed vacation. Public Notice was sent to appropriate parties on February 8, 2023. No objections have been received by staff as of the date of this memorandum. The applicant has requested that this item be submitted for placement on March 5, 2023, Urban Transportation Commission. Staff contact: Christopher Bueckert, Property Agent Senior, Transportation and Public Works Department, 512-974-1780, christopher.bueckert@austintexas.gov Daniel Mahoney, Mahoney Engineering, 512-944-4525, dmahoney@mahoney-eng.com Applicant: Abutting Landowners: Johnson Special Land LTD, a Texas Limited Partnership, and Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) …
A RIGHT-OF-WAY ALLEY VACATION APPLICATION OF AN APPROXIMATELY 1,074 SQUARE FOOT TRACT OF LAND ABUTTING 64 ½ RAINEY STREET Urban Transportation Commission March 5, 2024 Item #? File #2023-131541 LM District 9 Add location map here Abutting property owner: City of Austin Add aerial picture from property profile generally outline where the vacation area is Abutting 64 ½ Rainey Paved/ developed alley 64 ½ Rainey Vacation tract is approximately a 1,074 square foot tract of land. All property owners within 300 feet of the vacation area were sent public notices on February 6, 2024. No objections have been received at the time of this presentation. All affected City Departments and external stakeholders have reviewed and recommend approval of this right-of-way vacation application, subject to the conditions on the Master Comment Report submitted with this presentation The City will retain a Public Utility Easement over the area to be vacated. How do you plan to develop the area to be vacated? The area requested to be vacated would become part of the parkland. The cultural center would then be connected between their existing facility and the new pocket park connected by the alleyway. Within the facility plan for the MACC, this is associated with the Grand Entrada, grand entrance, to the cultural center. No active site plan I am happy to answer your questions regarding the right of way process The applicant can answer your questions regarding the abutting property and the proposed development. Thank you for your time! Joseph Fotinos, 512-978-4659
TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: M E M O R A N D U M Urban Transportation Commission Joseph Fotinos, Project Manager Land Management, Transportation and Public Works Department 2/21/2024 F# 2023-131541 LM Street Right-of-Way Alley Vacation of approximately 1,074 Square foot tract of land abutting 64 ½ Rainey Street. Attached is the Application Packet and Master Comment Report pertaining to the alley right-of-way vacation application for an approximately 1,074 square foot tract of land in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, being the paved/developed alley 20 ft wide alley, abutting 64 ½ Rainey Street, and Lot A, Rainey River Addition, BK. 68, Pg. 72, Plat Records of Travis County, Texas. The applicant states the following, on the transmittal letter, when asked how they plan to develop the area to be vacated: The area requested to be vacated would become part of the parkland. The cultural center would then be connected between their existing facility and the new pocket park connected by the alleyway. Within the facility plan for the MACC, this is associated with the Grand Entrada, grand entrance, to the cultural center. All affected departments and private utility franchise stakeholders have reviewed the request and recommend approval, subject to the conditions on the Master Comment Report. Per City Code §14-11-71 – Notice to Interested Property Owners Public notice has been sent to owners within 300’ of the area to be vacated. The director of the Public Works Department may approve the application after the 10th day that the notice is issued; and an affected property owner may submit comments regarding the proposed vacation. Applicant: Public Notice was sent to appropriate parties on February 6, 2024. No objections have been received by staff as of the date of this memorandum. The applicant has requested that this item be submitted for placement on the March 5, 2024 Urban Transportation Commission. Staff contact: Joseph Fotinos, Project Manager-Land Management Transportation and Public Works, 512-978-4659, Joseph.fotinos@austintexas.gov City of Austin, Parks and Recreation Ricardo.soliz@austintexas.gov Abutting Landowners: City of Austin The applicant and/or property owner’s representative will be present at the meeting to answer any questions regarding future development and the vacation request. Attachments: Application Packet Master Comment Report Memorandum TO: FROM: Mashell Smith, Ricardo Soliz, Division Manager for Park Planning Parks and Recreation Department September 25, 2023 SUBJECT: Alley Vacation Request DATE: This memorandum is to request an alley vacation adjacent to 64 Rainey …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation Number 20240206‐007: Vote Apportionment in CAMPO WHEREAS, the Federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 directed Metropolitan Planning Organizations to “consider the equitable and proportional representation of the population of the metropolitan planning area”; WHEREAS, the current Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) Joint Powers Agreement was signed on August 5th, 2013 by the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT), City of Austin, Capital Metro, the County of Travis, the County of Williamson, and the County of Hays; WHEREAS, the CAMPO Joint Powers Agreement designates the Transportation Policy Board (TPB) as the governing body for CAMPO and is made up of 20 elected officials, including four members of the Austin City Council, and a representative from TxDOT and one from Capital Metro; WHEREAS, the City of Austin and the County of Travis collectively represent 56% of the population under CAMPO but only have 45% of the votes on the CAMPO TPB, and 11% of the of TPB Executive Committee; WHEREAS, Article V of the CAMPO Joint Powers Agreement states the agreement may be “renegotiated as necessary to meet changing conditions” by mutual agreement of the signing parties; WHEREAS, Section IX of the CAMPO Transportation Policy Board Bylaws states that the bylaws, including voting representation, “may be revised by approval of the TPB at a meeting at which a quorum, as defined herein, is present”. WHEREAS, on April 5th, 2022 the Urban Transportation Commission passed Recommendation 20220405‐002E, recommending the City Council direct CAMPO to make a number of policy changes including the use of “an equitable, scenario‐based planning approach”; and WHEREAS, on November 7th, 2023, City of Houston Proposition B passed, adding an amendment to the Houston City Charter may only participate in a Metropolitan Planning Organization if “votes on the governing board are apportioned proportionally on the basis of population notwithstanding statutory voting members.” NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Urban Transportation Commission recommends that City Council members serving on the CAMPO TPB request that the CAMPO TPB form a Select Committee on Representation to consider the following issues: i. the current voting structure of the CAMPO TPB and its impact on regional growth, inequities in resource allocation, and the organization's responsiveness to the needs of historically underrepresented and underserved communities served by the organization; ii. the effectiveness of the CAMPO TPB Executive Committee, including whether the CAMPO TPB Executive Committee is in …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation 20240305-005: FY 24-25 Budget WHEREAS, the purpose of the Urban Transportation Commission is to serve as an advisory body to the city council, the city manager, and all other transportation-related departments concerning transportation-related matters including: transportation energy conservation matters; grant applications; streets and highways; bus and rail service; pedestrian and bikeway programs and projects; safety-related programs and projects; provision for the needs of the mobility impaired; transportation franchise requests, renewals, rate adjustments, and hours of operation. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Urban Transportation Commission urges all relevant departments to consider the following when formulating their budgets for the 2024-2025 fiscal year: ● Collaborate with partners to plan and develop high-capacity transit projects; ● Achieve the 50/50 mode share split set forth in the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP); ● Actively work towards Vision Zero and other safety initiatives efforts; ● Integrate climate goals set forth in the Austin Climate Equity Plan (ACEP); ● Proactively address and mitigate equity concerns caused by decades of inequitable transportation system planning and development; ● Execute the action items listed in the following long-term plans: D R A F T BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Urban Transportation Commission recommends that the Transportation and Public Works Department (TPW) fund the following priorities for the FY 24-25 budget: ● Increase the capacity of the Living Streets program to build out an additional 50 activations during the upcoming fiscal year; ● Work with Capital Delivery Services to accelerate projects funded by the 2016, 2018, and 2020 Mobility Bonds. In particular, utilize the remaining budgets: $39,840,000 allocated for Bikeways and $80,174,000 designated for Urban Trails (as of December 5th, 2023). Establish an aggressive timeline to ensure prompt project execution. ○ Austin Strategic Mobility Plan; ○ Austin Climate Equity Plan; ○ 2023 ATX Walk-Bike-Roll. ● Enhance the City’s data on the number of people using bicycling infrastructure and how that relates to the type of bike infrastructure deployed (i.e. no bike lane, delineators, curb separated, neighborhood bikeway, etc); ● Ensure that all TPW employees required to work in person are located at City offices where commuting via active transportation is reasonably accessible and safe; ○ Additionally, ensure TPW telework practices align with City Council Resolution 20240215-014 and national best practices; ● Work with the Parks and Recreation Department to complete a Traffic Impact Analysis and Transportation Demand Management Study for Zilker …
WHEREAS, City Council Resolution 20240215-25 directed the Joint Sustainability Committee “to gather input from the public and…submit any recommendations for investments to Council for consideration by May 1, 2024;” WHEREAS, City Council Resolution 20240215-25 directed the City Manager to “solicit community input and prepare options and associated costs of capital improvements or programs that would reduce carbon emissions, decrease water usage, improve water quality and water detention, advance the sustainability of City operations, and improve community resiliency;” BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation 20240305-006: Climate Equity Investments D R A F T WHEREAS, the Austin Climate Equity Plan (ACEP) sets forth the goal of “by 2030, 50% of trips in Austin are made using public transit, biking, walking, carpooling, or avoided altogether by working from home,” and specifies multiple strategies to achieve the goal including expand and improve public transportation (Strategy 1), prioritizing bicycle networks (Strategy 4), and improving sidewalks, urban trails, and crossings (Strategy 6); WHEREAS, the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) sets forth a goal of reaching a 50/50 mode share (50% drive-alone, 50% taking transit, riding a bicycle, walking, carpooling, or teleworking) by 2039 and identifies infrastructure updates to our pedestrian, public transportation, bicycle, and urban trails systems as paramount to that goal; WHEREAS, City Council Resolution 20240215-25 further directed the City Manager to analyze the investments needed to reach any established goals in climate relation plans, including both the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan and the Austin Climate Equity Plan; WHEREAS, on November 30th, 2023, to achieve the mode-split goals laid out in the ACEP and ASMP the City Council adopted the 2023 Urban Trails Plan, 2023 Bicycle Plan, and 2023 Sidewalks, Crossings, and Shared Streets Plan but did not identify funding sources for these additional investments; WHEREAS, the Austin Climate Equity Plan noted that “our transportation system is already the primary source of local air pollution and will soon become the largest emitter of greenhouse gases; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Urban Transportation Commission recommends the Joint Sustainability Committee, City Manager, and City Council consider the following investments to address local causes of climate change by reducing transportation-related carbon emissions: ● $48,960,000 to ensure the City of Austin builds out an additional 148 miles of the All ○ Projects should be selected using the project prioritization model in the 2023 Bicycle Plan, which scores projects based on equity, destinations & travel demand, connectivity & …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation Number 20240305-007: Vote Apportionment in CAMPO WHEREAS, the CAMPO Joint Powers Agreement designates the Transportation Policy Board (TPB) as the governing body for CAMPO and is made up of 20 elected officials, including four members of the Austin City Council, and a representative from TxDOT and one from Capital Metro; WHEREAS, the Federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 directed Metropolitan Planning Organizations to “consider the equitable and proportional representation of the population of the metropolitan planning area”; WHEREAS, the current Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) Joint Powers Agreement was signed on August 5th, 2013 by the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT), City of Austin, Capital Metro, the County of Travis, the County of Williamson, and the County of Hays; D R A F T WHEREAS, the City of Austin and the County of Travis collectively represent 56% of the population under CAMPO but only have 45% of the votes on the CAMPO TPB, and 11% of the of TPB Executive Committee; WHEREAS, Article V of the CAMPO Joint Powers Agreement states the agreement may be “renegotiated as necessary to meet changing conditions” by mutual agreement of the signing parties; WHEREAS, Section IX of the CAMPO Transportation Policy Board Bylaws states that the bylaws, including voting representation, “may be revised by approval of the TPB at a meeting at which a quorum, as defined herein, is present”. WHEREAS, on April 5th, 2022 the Urban Transportation Commission passed Recommendation 20220405-002E, recommending the City Council direct CAMPO to make a number of policy changes including the use of “an equitable, scenario-based planning approach”; and WHEREAS, on November 7th, 2023, City of Houston Proposition B passed, adding an amendment to the Houston City Charter may only participate in a Metropolitan Planning Organization if “votes on the governing board are apportioned proportionally on the basis of population notwithstanding statutory voting members.” NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Urban Transportation Commission recommends that City Council members serving on the CAMPO TPB request that the CAMPO TPB form a Select Committee on Representation to consider the following issues: i. the current voting structure of the CAMPO TPB and its impact on regional growth, inequities in resource allocation, and the organization's responsiveness to the needs of historically underrepresented and underserved communities served by the organization; ii. the effectiveness of the CAMPO TPB Executive Committee, including whether the CAMPO …
URBAN TRANSPORTATION MEETING MINUTES (Tuesday, March 5, 2024) URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, March 5, 2024 The Urban Transportation Commission convened in a REGULAR meeting on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at City Hall in Austin, Texas. Chair Somers called the Urban Transportation Commission Meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Susan Somers, Chair Ruven Brooks, Vice Chair Arlin Alvarez Daniel Kavelman Melissa Ortiz Spencer Schumacher Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Diana Wheeler Edward Smith PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Adam Greenfield – Safe Streets Austin Bobby Lewinski – Item 7 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING on 2/6/2024. The minutes from the meeting of 2/6/2024 were approved on Commissioner Schumacher’s motion, Commissioner Brooks’ second on a 7-0 vote; Commissioners Smith and Leyton absent. Two vacancies on the dais. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion on Living Streets program update The commission received the presentation from Kirk Scanlon and Matt Macioge, Transportation and Public Works 1 URBAN TRANSPORTATION MEETING MINUTES (Tuesday, March 5, 2024) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and approval of a Right of Way vacation of 5600 Middle Fiskville Road Motion to recommend the City Council approve the ROW vacation, with the contingency that the vacated ROW remain available to pedestrians and bicyclists until the Shared Use Paths on the adjoining side of Airport Blvd are completed. Approved on Commissioner Schumacher’s motion, Commissioner Kavelman’s second on a 7-0 vote; Commissioners Leyton and Edwards absent. Two vacancies on the dais. 4. Discussion and approval of a Right of Way vacation of 64½ Rainey Street Approved on Commissioner Schumacher’s motion, Commissioner Somers’ second on a 7-0 vote; Commissioners Leyton and Edwards absent. Two vacancies on the dais. 5. Discussion and approval of a recommendation on the Transportation and Public Works and Capital Delivery Services budget allocations Amendments Approved on Commissioner Schumacher’s motion, Commissioner Somers’ second on an 8-0 vote; Approved as a whole on an 8-0 vote, Commissioner Leyton absent. Two vacancies on the dais. 6. Discussion and approval of a recommendation advising on the use of upcoming Climate Equity investments Amendments Approved on Commissioner Kavelman’s motion, Commissioner Somers’ second on a 7-0 vote, Approved as a whole on a 7-0 vote; Commissioner Ortiz recusing, Commissioner Leyton absent. Two vacancies on the dais. 7. Discussion and possible action on recommendation relating to Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Board. Approved …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2024, 5:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE, RM. 1203 AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the HIV PLANNING COUNCIL may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: Click here to join the meeting Public comment will be allowed online via Teams or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either online or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email NATHALIA DELGADILLO, (512) 972-5841, Nathalia.Delgadillo@austintexas.gov CURRENT HIV PLANNING COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Kelle’ Martin, Chair Zachery Garay, GMCS Committee Chair Ashley Garling, FASPNA Committee Chair AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 3/4/2024 will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 2. Members will declare conflict of interest with relevant agenda items, service categories, APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. February 6, 2024 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS and/or service standards STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Introductions/Announcements 4. Office of Support Staff Report 5. Administrative Agent Report DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Discussion and review of Robert’s Rule of Order 7. Discussion and review Texas Open Meeting Act 8. Discussion and approval of Bylaws amendments COMMITTEE UPDATES FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 11. Discussion of Workplan calendar ADJOURNMENT Indicative of action items 9. Governance/Membership and Care Strategies Committee 10. Finance/Allocations and Strategic Planning/Needs Assessment Committee 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. TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For More Information on the HIV Planning Council, please contact Jaseudia Killion at (512) 972-5806.
AUSTIN INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCE PLANNING COMMUNITY TASK FORCE March 5, 2024 --12:00pm Hybrid Regular Meeting Austin Permitting and Development Center Room 1405 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the BOARD/COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live For more information go to: Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. The first 10 speakers to register will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns not on the agenda. To register, contact Emily Rafferty at emily.rafferty@austintexas.gov. The information required is the speaker’s name, item number(s) they wish to speak on if applicable, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). CURRENT TASK FORCE MEMBERS: Voting Members: Bill Moriarty Sarah Faust Hani Michel Perry Lorenz Madelline Mathis Todd Bartee Robert Mace, Vice Chair Paul DiFiore Vanessa Puig-Williams Jennifer Walker, Chair Ex Officio Non-Voting Members: Austin Water: Kevin Critendon Austin Energy: Kathleen Garrett Austin Resource Recovery: Donald Hardee Housing and Planning: Tymon Khamsi Office of Innovation: Daniel Culotta Office of Sustainability: Lucia Athens Parks and Recreation: Liana Kallivoka Watershed Protection: Katie Coyne AGENDA CALL TO ORDER – PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 9, 2024 DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Review and approve the meeting minutes from the Regular Task Force meeting on January 2. Update on Lower Colorado River and Highland Lakes water supply conditions 3. Update on Reuse Ordinances related to clarifying requirements and modifying variances for Reclaimed Water Connections and Onsite Water Reuse requirements, reauthorizing the Onsite Water Reuse Systems pilot incentive, creating a GoPurple Community Benefit Charge, and approving negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement related to reclaimed connections for the Travis County Courthouse 4. Update on Indirect Potable Reuse Emergency Implementation Project 5. Water Forward 2024 plan update methodology overview ACTION ITEMS 6. Approve a letter from the Water Forward Task Force to the Austin City Council regarding voting items on the March 7, 2024, Austin City Council agenda related to implementing Water Forward reuse and reclaimed strategies FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURN The City of …
WATER FORWARD R E U S E S T R AT E G I E S One City, One Water: A plan for the next 100 years Water Forward Task Force – March 5, 2024 Agenda Water Forward Overview Reuse Strategies Addressing Affordability Key 2024 Activities to Advance Reuse 2 Water Forward Water Forward is Austin’s 100-year integrated water resource plan, unanimously adopted by Council in November 2018. Water Forward identifies diverse and environmentally conscious water management strategies to adapt to growth, drought, and climate change and ensure a sustainable, resilient, equitable, and affordable water future for our community. 3 Austin’s Water Supply: 325,000 Acre Feet Per Year Colorado River: • Combination of State-granted water rights & long-term contract with LCRA • Up to 325,000 acre-feet per year (afy) LCRA reservation & use fees pre-paid in 1999 • Additional use payments trigger when average for 2 consecutive years exceeds 201,000 afy Centralized Reclaimed System 4 Water Forward Guiding Principles Water Forward is updated on a 5-year cycle. The updated plan will be submitted for Council Approval in November 2024. Resiliency Inclusive approach + Community values Diverse strategies Equity + Affordability Protect the Colorado River Reduce operational risks Focus on local supplies 5 WATER FORWARD One City One Water One Approach Environmental Sustainability & Climate Equity Affordability Reliability & Resiliency 6 Climate Change Planning for Uncertainty Population Growth 7 Combined Storage Lakes Buchanan and Travis 8 Water Forward Strategies Reuse Conservation Supply Partnerships 9 Why Now? Why Reuse? 1999 2024 10 Value of Reuse Affordability • $10M+ Annual Cost Savings to Customers Reliability & Resiliency Environmental Sustainability Centralized Reclaimed System 11 AW & COA Leading the Way Advancing Reuse Central Library Permitting & Development Center Austin Energy Headquarters Other Developments • Austin Peace Academy • Waterloo Park Restrooms • Mueller Visitor Center • Travis County Community Center 12 Reuse Strategies Water Forward WF18 Implementation Progress Reuse & Conservation Implementation Highlights Reuse Onsite Water Reuse System (OWRS) regulatory framework and incentive approved by Council New Voluntary Reclaimed Water Connection incentive developed 14 Conservation Water benchmarking, onsite water reuse, and extension of reclaimed water connection requirements approved by Council Investments to Advance Reuse Walnut Creek WWTP Reclaimed Water Initiative Phase 1A&B Central Zone Projects 51st Street Tank Bulk Fill Stations Montopolis Tank & Pump Station Planning and Development Center …
Water Forward WAVE evaluation Water Forward Task Force Meeting March 5, 2024 Water Forward: Planning for Uncertainty Develop a range of plausible future scenarios Find common near-term water management strategies (WMSs) that perform well over many scenarios For long-term (WMSs), develop an adaptive management plan with key decision points Continue to update the plan, re- evaluate, and adapt s o i r a n e c s g n i l e d o M Range of demands Possible climate futures Droughts worse than the drought of record Regional supply trends Water Forward 2024 Decision points including regular updates to the WF Plan Scenarios of plausible future water needs A C D B E 2120 WF24 Methodology Overview Goal Define the needs Evaluate potential solutions Identify potential solutions Select the best solution & implementation strategy We are here Ongoing community engagement and equity work Tasks Develop range of future scenarios WF18 implementation evaluation and update Preliminary needs assessment Identify, screen, and characterize additional WMS Use optimization model to identify top-performing WMSs over all scenarios Construct 50-yr portfolios for further evaluation 50-Year portfolio trade-off analysis Conduct vulnerability assessment to identify system stressors Preferred 50-yr portfolio & equity and affordability analysis Adaptive Management Plan (AMP) Outcome Updated WF18 strategies and range of baseline needs WMSs variables and rules for testing Evaluated 50-year portfolios and identified system stressors Water Forward 2024 Plan Timeline 2022 Fall 2024 WF24 Methodology Overview Goal Define the needs Evaluate potential solutions Identify potential solutions Select the best solution & implementation strategy Ongoing community engagement and equity work Tasks Develop range of future scenarios WF18 implementation evaluation and update Preliminary needs assessment Identify, screen, and characterize additional WMS Use optimization model to identify top-performing WMSs over all scenarios Construct 50-yr portfolios for further evaluation 50-Year portfolio trade-off analysis Conduct vulnerability assessment to identify system stressors Preferred 50-yr portfolio & equity and affordability analysis Adaptive Management Plan (AMP) Outcome Updated WF18 strategies and range of baseline needs WMSs variables and rules for testing Evaluated 50-year portfolios and identified system stressors Water Forward 2024 Plan Timeline 2022 Fall 2024 Water management strategy Assessment and Vulnerability Evaluation = WAVE WAVE Team Members Rob Lempert Michelle Miro Swaptik Chowdhury RAND Will Support the WAVE with Multi-Objective Robust Decision Making (MoRDM) We live in a fast-changing, hard-to-predict world We can shape the future, even when we can’t predict …
Subject: Water Forward Task Force Support for Reclaimed Water Ordinances DRAFT Dear Austin City Council, As representatives of the Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community (Water Forward) Task Force, we would like to convey our collective support for the reclaimed water ordinances to be considered at the March 7th City Council meeting. These ordinances include the following: • Land Development Code Amendments: Affordable housing exemptions for requirements effective 4/1/24 for onsite reuse, dual plumbing, and connections to Austin Water’s centralized reclaimed water system • City Code Chapter 15-13 Amendments: Regulation of Onsite Water Reuse Systems • Pilot Incentive Reauthorization for Fiscal Year 23-24: $500,000 per project, not to exceed • GoPurple Community Benefit Charge: Fee Amendment & Budget Amendment • Travis County Interlocal Agreement: Reclaimed connections for Travis County $5.6 million Courthouse Our endorsement stems from a long history of championing the use of reclaimed water as a key strategy in the Council-approved Water Forward 2018 plan. These forward-thinking initiatives, which are anticipated to save approximately 16 million gallons per day by 2040, demonstrate a commitment to One Water practices and are essential for the continued well-being and resilience of our community. Advancing reuse will be a key part of how Austin adapts to the challenges posed by climate change. These measures reflect an innovative approach to balance our City’s needs for reliability and resiliency, environmental sustainability, and affordability with an expected $10 million annual cost savings for customers in addition to long term water rate savings for developments using reclaimed water. It is our collective belief that embracing reclaimed water is a progressive and necessary step for Austin. The ordinances align with our shared vision for a city that leads the way in advancing reuse as an innovative and sustainable solution. We respectfully urge the City Council to adopt these ordinances. Sincerely,
Indirect Potable Reuse Emergency Implementation Planning AGENDA IPR Project Update • Key progress to date and upcoming activities • Water quality modeling and permitting Emergency Supply Strategy Alternatives • Direct Potable Reuse Next Steps IPR PROJECT UPDATE WHAT IS INDIRECT POTABLE REUSE (IPR)? IPR is an emergency water supply strategy included in the 2018 Water Forward plan The strategy would use Lady Bird Lake as an environmental buffer and to convey highly treated WWTP effluent to Ullrich WTP for use in supplementing drinking water supplies Reclaimed water system New advanced treatment processes (SAR or Walnut WWTP) Lady Bird Lake (Ullrich WTP) Source: ensia.com/features/in-an-arid-u-s-west-water-agencies-look-to-delive%E2%80%8Br%E2%80%8B-purified- wastewater-directly-to-customers-faucets%E2%80%8B-despite-yuck-factor/ Full Storage Stage 1 Drought Trigger Stage 2 Drought Trigger Lowest Recorded Level Pro-Rata Curtailment/ Stage 3 Drought Trigger Stage 4 Drought Trigger* IPR Trigger 2.0 1.9 1.8 1.7 1.6 1.5 1.4 1.3 1.2 1.1 1.0 0.9 0.8 0.7 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.0 * Assumed 400KAF Stage 4 Drought Trigger for WF18 modeling IPR: PRELIMINARY PROJECT LAYOUT Tom Miller Dam T P PS Ullrich Water Treatment Plant Walnut Creek WWTP T P Longhorn Dam Conveyance of Reclaimed Water – Walnut Creek WWTP Alternative Conveyance from Intake Pump Station to Ullrich WTP Conveyance of Reclaimed Water – South Austin Regional WWTP Alternative South Austin Regional WWTP T P KEY PROGRESS TO DATE Nov. 2022 Feb. 2023 Initial regulatory discussion with TCEQ Consultant rotation list procurement begun September 21, 2023 Plummer NTP issued; Water quality modeling begun December 5, 2023 Internal IPR working group formed Dec. 2023 – Feb. 2024 Plummer continued updating 2016 EFDC (flow dynamic) and WASP (water quality) modeling January 19, 2024 Internal AW IPR Emergency Implementation February 23, 2024 TCEQ informal meeting on preliminary water quality Workshop modeling UPCOMING ACTIVITIES February – June 2024 Design engineer procurement March – July 2024 Refinement of emergency water supply implementation plan Summer 2024 WF24 evaluation of emergency strategies Coordination with ongoing permitting activities WATER QUALITY MODELING & PERMITTING Initial model was developed in 2016, modeling the period from July 2012- December 2013 Plummer updated the modeled period to January 2018 – December 2022 Includes flows from period of record (EFDC hydrodynamic model) and water quality data (WASP model using both measured and reference values) Purpose of modeling is to provide TCEQ with updated Ladybird …
Update on Lower Colorado River and Highland Lakes water supply conditions 225,000 200,000 175,000 t e e F - e r c A 150,000 125,000 100,000 75,000 50,000 25,000 0 Highland Lakes Inflows Average 1942 - Present Average 2008 - 2015 2023 Jan. - Feb. 2024 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Combined Storage of Lakes Buchanan and Travis January 1, 2005 through March 1, 2024 2.0M ac-ft Full Storage Austin Drought Contingency Plan (DCP) Storage Volume Trigger Levels 1.4M ac-ft DCP Stage 1 0.9M ac-ft DCP Stage 2 0.6M ac-ft Interruptible stored water for non-Garwood agricultural operations was not provided by LCRA in 2012 through 2015 and beginning with the second growing season of 2022 through 2024. 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 t e e f - e r c a , e g a r o t S 2,200,000 2,000,000 1,800,000 1,600,000 1,400,000 1,200,000 1,000,000 800,000 600,000 400,000 200,000 0 NOAA 3-month Outlook: Dec - Feb The seasonal outlooks combine long-term trends, soil moisture, and El Nino/Southern Oscillation. As of 2/8/24: A transition from El Niño to ENSO-neutral is likely by April-June 2024 (79% chance), with increasing odds of La Niña developing in June-August 2024 (55% chance). Questions?
3/1/2024 Water Forward Task Force Future Meeting Dates and Current Planned Agenda Topics (Subject to Change) Meeting Date Proposed Agenda Items April 15, 2024 • Presentation of water management strategies characterization May 14, 2024 • Presentation and consideration of 2024 Water Conservation Plan, Drought Contingency Plan, and the associated Chapter 6-4 code amendments for voting • Present preliminary WMS Assessment and Vulnerability Evaluation (WAVE) results June 4, 2024 • Overview of 50-yr portfolio development process July 9, 2024 • Present refined WAVE results August 13, 2024 September 10, 2024 October 8, 2024 December 3, 2024 • Present 50-yr portfolio multi-criteria decision making analysis • Present preferred 50-yr portfolio and Equity and Affordability • Present draft WF24 plan report and adaptive management • Seek Water Forward Task Force recommendation for Council results evaluation results plan TBD approval for plan
