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16-1: Meeting Minutes of December 8, 2023 — original pdf
PARB Working Group - Budget December 8, 2023, 12pm - 1pm Virtual Attendees: Lane Becker, Kathryn Flowers, Nicole Merritt, Shelby Orme Absent: Jennifer Franklin 1. Overview of General Timeline & Goals of Working Group Board Member Flowers gave an overview of the budget timeline at the City of Austin. The financial analysis period begins in January and the Chief Administrative Officer of PARD will begin internal processes at that time. It is recommended that the Board submit any recommendations to Council by March. Recommendations can be made after that time, but it is not ideal. Goal of the working group is to make substantive recommendations to Council, informed by PARD needs and board member preferences, with sufficient support for maximum success during the budget process. It was determined that for transparency, minutes would be taken at each meeting and posted as backup and the next PARB meeting on this update item. 2. Strategy for Types of Budget Requests (Basis v. Unmet Need) - Backup & Collaboration with Other Boards We reviewed the two types of budget requests that come from the department, those that have a basis (in Council resolution, audit finding, state law, etc.) or those that are unmet needs. We agreed that we preferred to support those that have a basis, when possible, and that if there were urgent needs we were aware of without a basis, we may need to advocate with our council members for a basis to be established. We also discussed a need for collaborating with other Boards to strengthen recommendations, where we might have shared goals. The following boards were mentioned as possible collaborations - Joint Inclusion Committee (all Quality of Life boards/commissions); Environmental Commission, Joint Sustainability, Urban Transportation Commission, Affordable Housing Commission. Board Member Orme volunteered to look through the whole list of boards/commissions and share a full set of recommendations with the group. Additionally, Board Member Merritt suggested we should make a spreadsheet to track possible recommendations and volunteered to start that. 3. Board Member Ideas/Concerns/Goals for Working Group Board Member Merritt suggested it would be helpful to provide a cheat sheet to the full Board on timeline and what they might consider as they bring forward items for budget consideration. Board Member Flowers agreed to draft something and circulate it. Board Member Becker suggested we look at past PARB recommendations related to budget- cycle and volunteered to pull those and …
Approved Minutes — original pdf
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 22, 2024 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 22, 2024 The PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD convened in a REGULAR meeting on January 22, 2024 at 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Villalobos called the PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Meeting to order at 6:08 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Pedro Villalobos, Lisa Hugman, Holly Reed. Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Kathryn Flowers, Stephanie Bazan, Lane Becker, Jennifer Franklin, Julie Hayes, Nicole Merritt, Kim Taylor. Board Members Absent: Shelby Orme. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Allison Johnson - Pease Park Conservancy Diana Prechter - Trail of Lights Admission Fees Claire Krebs - Festival Beach Community Garden Grace Gilker - I-35 Food Forest sound barrier Kayla Reese - Austin Parks Foundation Saira Rabbani - Norwood House Restoration Aubrea Rudder - Austin Rowing Club Santiago - Various topics APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meetings of October 23, 2023 and November 27, 2023. The motion to approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meetings of October 23, 2023 and November 27, 2023 was approved on Board Member Hugman’s motion, Board Member Villalobos’ second on a 10-0 vote. Board Member Orme absent. 2. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board Finance Committee meeting of March 23, 2023. The motion to approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board Finance Committee meeting of March 23, 2023 was approved on Board Member Hugman’s motion, Board Member Flower’s second on a 10-0 vote. Board Member Orme absent. 1 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 22, 2024 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and possible action on letters of support for PARD Staff and Community Groups that participated in a 50,000 square foot graffiti abatement and park maintenance project at the Heath Eiland and Morgan Moss BMX Skate Park, and for PARD staff that prepared six recreation centers to accept portable generators as a supplemental/alternative power source should electric power be unavailable. Sonny Chandler, Parks Grounds Manager and Sarah Talkington, Consulting Engineer, Parks and Recreation Department gave a presentation and answered questions. The motion to approve letters of support for Community Groups that participated in a 50,000 square foot graffiti abatement and park maintenance project at the Heath Eiland and Morgan Moss BMX Skate Park, and for PARD staff that prepared six recreation centers to …
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HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Regular Meeting Monday, January 22, 2024 6:00 p.m. – Adjournment Austin City Hall, Board & Commission Room, 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 AGENDA Some members of the Human Rights Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may speak up to three minutes on an item only once either in-person or remotely. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3253 or Damian.Pantoja@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Idona Griffith, Chair (She/Her) Kolby Duhon, Vice Chair (He/They) Alicia Weigel (She/They) Lorraine M. Garcia Gabriella Zeidan Michael Stevenson AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES Muneeb ‘Meebs’ Aslam (He/Him) Morgan Davis (He/Him) Mariana Krueger (She/Her) Jeffrey Clemmons Srini Raghavan 1. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission meeting on November 27, 2023 2. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission special meeting on Dec 11, 2022 STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Introduce the new Commissioner and allow opportunity for introductions. 4. Discussion with a member from Austin Police Department to hear about APD’s goals and 5. Update from the Join Inclusion Committee by Morgan Davis or Meebs Aslam 6. Commissioner Davis to present and share information about ATX Kind DISCUSSION ITEMS 2024 objectives 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 email Damian Pantoja at damian.pantoja@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
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HUMAN RIGHTS MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 2024 HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Regular Meeting MINUTES Monday, January 22, 2024 The Human Rights Commission convened in REGULAR CALLED meeting on Monday, January 22, 2024 at Austin City Hall, Board & Commission Room, 1101301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Chair I. Griffith called the Human Rights Meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Board members/Commissioner in Attendance: Chair I. Griffith, M. Aslam, J. Clemmons, M. Davis, K. Duhon, L. Garcia, M. Krueger, M. Stevenson, A. Weigel, G. Zeidan, APPROVAL OF MINUTES – COMPLETED 1. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission meeting on November 27, 2023 The minutes from the meeting 11/27/2023 were approved on G. Zeidan and J. Clemmons seconded the motion; motion carried 8 – 0. K. Duhon & M. Davis were off the dais. S. Raghavan was absent. 2. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission special meeting on Dec 11, 2022 Moved to February 2024 Meeting STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Introduce the new Commissioner and allow opportunity for introductions. Chair I. Griffith welcomed the new Commissioner, Raghavan DISCUSSION ITEMS 2024 objectives 4. Discussion with a member from Austin Police Department to hear about APD’s goals and Discussion lead by Lt. Elijah Myrick with the Austin Police Department 5. Update from the Join Inclusion Committee by Morgan Davis or Meebs Aslam Updated from Commissioner Daivs and Aslam. HUMAN RIGHTS MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 2024 6. Commissioner Davis to present and share information about ATX Kind Updated from Commissioner Daivs. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Update from the Join Inclusion Committee by Morgan Davis or Meebs Aslam Commissioner Davis to present and share information about ATX Kind Commissioner Clemmons suggested to draft a recommendation on making Austin a Trans sanctuary City for the February Meeting Commissioner Davis and Clemmons to provide an update about recommendation Commissioner Aslam suggested a recommendation on the CDC report for the February ADJOURNMENT Commissioner M. Davis adjourn the meeting at 7:26 p.m. without objection. The Minutes from the meeting of January 22, 2024 were approved on M. Davis motion; M. Krueger seconded the motion; motion passed 6 – 0; Raghavan off the dais; A. Weigel, L. Garcia, and M. Steveson were absent
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SPECIAL-CALLED MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 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 JASEUDIA KILLION, (512) 972-5806, Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov CURRENT HIV PLANNING COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Kelle’ Martin, Chair Tarik Daniels, Vice Chair Ashley Garling, FASPNA Committee Chair Glenn Crawford, Interim GMCS Committee Chair AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 1/21/2023 will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. Members will declare conflict of interest with relevant agenda items, service categories, 1. September 12, 2023 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 approval of 2024 Kickoff Meeting Agenda 7. Discussion and approval of meeting times and locations for 2024 8. Discussion and of open officer positions 9. Discussion of agenda setting and meeting structure COMMITTEE UPDATES 10. Governance/Membership and Care Strategies Committee 11. Finance/Allocations and Strategic Planning/Needs Assessment Committee FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 12. Discussion of Workplan calendar ADJOURNMENT Indicative of action items 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.
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SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION JANUARY 22, 2024 6:00 PM AUSTIN ENERGY HEADQUARTERS/SHUDDE FATH CONFERENCE ROOM 4815 MUELLER BLVD AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Electric Utility Commission maybe participating by videoconference. 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 contact Robin Otto, at Robin.Otto@austinenergy.com or via phone at 512-322-6254. AGENDA Members: Dave Tuttle, Chair Kaiba White, Vice Chair Raul Alvarez Cesar Benavides Jonathon Blackburn Randy Chapman Mick Long Cyrus Reed Kay Trostle Vacant Vacant CALL MEETING TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 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 Electric Utility Commission Regular meeting on November 13, DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend authorizing negotiation and execution of two contracts for tree growth regulator services with Edko LLC and T&S Growth Solutions, LLC, each for up to three years for total contract amounts not to exceed $5,000,000, divided between the contractors. 3. Recommend authorizing execution of two contracts for batteries, battery banks and battery testing services with Direct Current Preventive Maintenance LLC d/b/a DCPM and Exponential Power Inc. each for up to five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $3,500,000 divided between the contractors. 4. Approve the creation of a Budget & Audit working group to provide recommendations on the FY 24/25 Austin Energy budget to the Commission. (Sponsors: Chapman, Trostle) 2023. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Presentation by Abbe Ramanan, Clean Energy Group, regarding green hydrogen. 6. Discussion on hydrogen technology by Michael Hoffman, Austin Energy Environmental Services Manager; Michael Webber, University of Texas; Patrick Drupp, Sierra Club; Joseph Benoit, PSM; and moderated by Dana Harmon. 7. Discussion of the Resource Generation Plan Working Group’s draft recommendations. 8. Discussion of report regarding City Council action on items previously reviewed by the EUC. 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 …
Item 2-3 Draft RCAs — original pdf
Item 2 Posting Language ..Title Authorize negotiation and execution of two contracts for tree growth regulator services with Edko LLC and T&S Growth Solutions, LLC, each for up to three years for total contract amounts not to exceed $5,000,000, divided between the contractors. [Note: 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]. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $1,388,889 is available in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) 1100 DCM3019 for these services. The solicitation was issued on May 22, 2023, and closed on June 13, 2023. Of the four offers received, the recommended contractors submitted the best evaluated responsive offers. 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. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department – Central Procurement at: FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Respondents to the solicitation and their Agents should direct all questions to the Authorized Contact Person identified in the solicitation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: November 13, 2023– To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contracts will provide Austin Energy with tree growth regulator services around utility lines and within electrical system easements, rights-of-way, substation facilities, and generating plants. Managing vegetation around energized utility lines is critical to ensuring the public’s safety. Tree growth regulators are increasingly being integrated into programs across the United States to change the way trees are cared for under power lines, around the power lines, and along right-of-ways. Tree growth regulators can also extend prune cycles on given circuits which can promote safety, which results in fewer opportunities for an incident to occur on circuits as well keeping trees out of power lines. The contractors will apply herbicides to manage and suppress vegetation growth in accordance with public safety, environmental, aesthetic and animal care requirements. The contractors will also notify and discuss with property owners any …
Item 5 Presentation by Abbe Ramanan, Clean Energy Group, on green hydrogen — original pdf
Green Hydrogen: Costs, Availability, and Risks 1 January 22, 2024 www.cleanegroup.org Item 5 Abbe Ramanan Affordable, reliable, clean energy for all. 2 www.cleanegroup.org Hydrogen Information & Public Education Raising awareness of the health and environmental impacts of hydrogen production and use. 3 www.cleanegroup.org/initiatives/hydrogen © Clean Energy Group Types of Hydrogen Generation – the “Rainbow” e v i s n e t n i n o b r a C e e r f n o b r a C Grey Hydrogen Hydrogen produced from natural gas via a process called steam methane reformation (SMR), without carbon capture. 95% of hydrogen produced today is grey hydrogen. Blue Hydrogen Hydrogen produced from natural gas via SMR, but with carbon capture deployed during the process to capture production-related carbon emissions. Turquoise Hydrogen Hydrogen produced by splitting natural gas into methane, hydrogen, and solid carbon black. Gold or Orange Hydrogen Produced by pumping a mix of CO2 and microbes into depleted oil wells, paired with carbon capture. Green Hydrogen Hydrogen produced via a process called electrolysis, in which an electric current is run through water to separate the hydrogen and oxygen molecules. If that electricity comes from renewable energy, the hydrogen is considered green. There are no carbon emissions associated with this process . 4 Pink Hydrogen Hydrogen produced via electrolysis, but the electrolyzer is powered by nuclear energy. White Hydrogen Naturally occurring hydrogen found in underground deposits. Why Defining Green Hydrogen is Important • Green hydrogen, blue hydrogen, and more recently, gold/orange hydrogen, are often conflated under the umbrella term “clean hydrogen.” • However, only green hydrogen produced via renewable-powered electrolysis is truly carbon-free. • This definition is even more important now because of recently released draft guidance by the Treasury for the 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit. • 45V is a tiered incentive based on CO2-equivalent emissions. Carbon-free hydrogen is eligible for a $3.00/kgH2 credit. • To be eligible for the highest tier of the 45V credit, hydrogen projects must demonstrate: – Temporal matching: every hour of electrolytic production is matched by an hour of 5 renewable energy production using Energy Attribute Certificates (EACs). – Additionality: hydrogen production must be powered by new renewable energy resources, built within three years of the hydrogen facility, not existing ones. – Localized production: renewable energy resources must be located within the same region as the hydrogen production facility. Availability of Green Hydrogen • Without …
Item 7 Backup_EUC Working Group Portfolios — original pdf
Item 7 Resource Generation Plan Update EUC Working Group Portfolios January 10, 2024 © Austin Energy EUC Working Group Portfolios Production Cost Modeling Key Results S. Babu Chakka Manager, Energy Market Analysis & Resource Planning 2 Portfolio A_2035 (Meet Load with Clean Energy, DR, EE & Batteries) EE DR Local Solar Batteries 5% Summer Peak Reduction by 2027 150 MW by 2027 Renewable Goals 65% by 2027 500 MW with 200 MW behind the meter by 2030 700 MW with 250 MW behind the meter by 2035 4 Hr: 100 MW Local +25 MW Nonlocal Co- located by 2027 200 MW = 100 MW Local + 100 MW Nonlocal Co-located by 2035 8 Hr: 100 MW Local +50 MW Nonlocal Co- located by 2027 200 MW = 100 MW Local + 100 MW Nonlocal Co-located by 2035 100 Hr: 10 MW Local by 2027 50 MW Local by 2030 100 MW Local by 2035 Convention Gen FPP retire in 2030 Natural Gas Plants retire in 2035 No Change to STP 10% Summer Peak Reduction by 2030 500 MW by 2035 70% by 2030 14% Summer Peak Reduction by 2035 80% by 2035 Note: • • • • • Energy Efficiency assumed existing programs and scaled to get the required the summer peak reduction 8 Hour Batteries were assumed for 4 to 12 Hour range 100 Hour Batteries were assumed instead of 72 Hour duration The technologies and the quantities of the options were modeled as per the request, but the feasibility and potential of these programs require detailed market research and market study. Decker GTs were retired in 2027 in Austin Energy portfolios where in these portfolios they are retired as per NG plants retirement timeline 3 Portfolio A_2030 (Meet Load with Clean Energy, DR, EE & Batteries) EE DR Local Solar Batteries 5% Summer Peak Reduction by 2027 150 MW by 2027 Renewable Goals 65% by 2027 350 MW with 150 MW behind the meter by 2027 500 MW with 200 MW behind the meter by 2030 4 Hr: 100 MW Local +25 MW Nonlocal Co- located by 2027 200 MW = 100 MW Local + 100 MW Nonlocal Co-located by 2030 8 Hr: 100 MW Local +50 MW Nonlocal Co- located by 2027 200 MW = 100 MW Local + 100 MW Nonlocal Co-located by 2030 Convention Gen FPP retire in 2030 Natural Gas Plants retire in 2030 …
Item 8 Council Action Report — original pdf
EUC Report re Council Action January 22, 2024 Item 8 Items below recommended by EUC November 13; Council approved on date indicated in parenthesis. (11/30) Authorize negotiation and execution of two contracts for pole inspection and remediation services with Osmose Utilities Services Inc. d/b/a Osmose Utilities Services, Inc., and Constellation Energy Corporation d/b/a Constellation Energy Generation, LLC, each for up to six years, for a total amount not to exceed $12,000,000, divided between the contractors. (11/30) Authorize execution of a contract for hauling services for heavy electric utility equipment with H. Brown, Inc., for up to three years for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,000,000. (11/30) Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for one-time preventive generator maintenance with Grid Solutions (US) LLC, in an amount not to exceed $1,650,000. (11/30) Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for forklift and boom services with MEI Rigging & Crating LLC, for up to three years for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,300,000. (11/30) Authorize an amendment to a contract for continued service of the UPLAN network management and modeling software, support, and subscription services with LCG Consulting, to increase the amount by $520,000 and to extend the term by two years for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $2,479,667. (11/30) Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for situational awareness and operational awareness visualization software maintenance, upgrades, and related services with Primate Technologies, Inc., for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,330,000. (11/30) Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive to Public Storage Orangeco Inc. for the installation of solar electric systems on 20 of its facilities in the Austin Energy service territory, in an amount not to exceed $388,776 and approve issuance of a five-year performance-based incentive to Public Storage Orangeco Inc., in a total amount not to exceed $1,024,185.28. (11/30) Approve issuance of a five-year performance-based incentive to Starwood Capital Group LLC for the installation of solar electric systems on its facilities located at 8310 North Capital of Texas Highway Southbound 2, Austin, Texas 78759 and 5707 Southwest Parkway 1, Austin, Texas 78735, in an amount not to exceed $770,089. (11/30) Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive to Westminster Presbyterian for the installation of solar electric systems on their facility located at 3208 Exposition Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78703, in …
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ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, January 22, 2024 The Electric Utility Commission convened in a Special Called meeting on Monday, January 22, 2024, at Austin Energy Headquarters, 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723. Chair Dave Tuttle called the Electric Utility Commission meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Dave Tuttle, Chair; Cesar Benavides, Mick Long, Cyrus Reed, Kay Trostle Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Kaiba White, Vice Chair PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There were no speakers under general communications. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Electric Utility Commission Regular Meeting on November 13, 2023. The motion approving the minutes of the Electric Utility Commission meeting of November 13, 2023, were approved on Commissioner Reed’s motion, Commissioner Tuttle’s second on an 6-0 vote with Commissioners Alvarez, Blackburn and Chapman absent and two vacancies. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS The motion to approve recommendation 2 failed on Commissioner Reed’s motion, Commissioner Tuttle’s second on a (5-1) with Commissioners Alvarez, Blackburn and Chapman absent and two vacancies. The members voting aye were Commissioners Tuttle, Benavides, Long, Reed and Trostle. Commissioner White voted nay. The motion to approve recommendation 3 was approved on Commissioner Tuttle’s motion, Commissioner Trostle’s second on a (6-0) Commissioners Alvarez, Blackburn and Chapman absent and two vacancies. The motion to approve recommendation 4 was approved on Commissioner Trostle’s motion, Commissioner Tuttle’s second on a (6-0) Commissioners Alvarez, Blackburn and Chapman absent and two vacancies. 2. Recommend authorizing negotiation and execution of two contracts for tree growth regulator services with Edko LLC and T&S Growth Solutions, LLC, each for up to three years for total contract amounts not to exceed $5,000,000, divided between the contractors. 3. Recommend authorizing execution of two contracts for batteries, battery banks and battery testing services with Direct Current Preventive Maintenance LLC d/b/a DCPM and Exponential Power Inc. each for up to five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $3,500,000 divided between the contractors. 4. Approve the creation of a Budget & Audit working group to provide recommendations on the FY 24/25 Austin Energy budget to the Commission. (Sponsors: Chapman, Trostle) DISCUSSION ITEMS The presentation was made by Stephanie Koudelka, Finance Director. 5. Presentation by Abbe Ramanan, Clean Energy Group, regarding green hydrogen. The presentation was made by Abbe Ramanan, Clean Energy Group. 6. Discussion on hydrogen technology by Michael Hoffman, Austin Energy Environmental Services Manager; Michael Webber, University …
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SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE JANUARY 19, 2024 – 12:00 PM BRITTON, DURST, HOWARD AND SPENCE BUILDING 1183 CHESTNUT AVE AUSTIN, TEXAS 78702 Some members of the committee 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 Tim Dombeck, (512) 974-6716, tim.dombeck@austintexas.gov. Kim Taylor (D-8) Holly Reed (D-10) CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Lane Becker (Mayor), Chair Pedro Villalobos (D-2) Nicole Merritt (D-3) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first ten 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 Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board Contracts and Concessions Committee on September 20, 2023. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing on the monthly Parks and Recreation Department contract report summarizing new and ongoing contract development that requires City Council approval and/or committee and board recommendations. (PARD Long Range Strategies: Relief from Urban Life, Park Access for All). Presenter(s): Denisha Cox, Contract Management Supervisor II, Parks and Recreation Department. Page 1 of 2 1. 2. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. 4. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to Austin City Council to approve negotiation and execution of a one-year contract extension with Zilker Park Boat Rentals. (PARD Long Range Strategies: Relief from Urban Life, Urban Public Spaces, Park Access for All). Presenter(s): Pat Rossett, Business Process Consultant, Parks and Recreation. Discussion and possible action to set the 2024 regular meeting schedule of the Parks and Recreation Board Contracts and Concessions Committee as the third Friday every two months beginning in March at 12:00 p.m. 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 Tim Dombeck at Parks and Recreation …
01-1: Draft Minutes of September 20, 2023 — original pdf
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 The PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE convened in a SPECIAL CALLED meeting on WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2023, at 302 W 2ND STREET in Austin, TX. Acting Chair Villalobos called the PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE Meeting to order at 12:09 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Pedro Villalobos. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Nicole Merritt, Holly Reed. Board Members Absent: Lane Becker, Kim Taylor PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board Contracts and Concessions Committee on July 21, 2023. The minutes from the special called meeting of July 21, 2023 were approved on Board Member Reed’s motion, Board Member Villalobos’ second, on a 3-0 vote. Board Members Becker and Taylor absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing on the draft scope of work for the Austin Civilian Conservation Corps land stewardship program. Christa McCarthy, Division Manager, Parks and Recreation Department gave a briefing. There were no questions on this item. No action was taken on this item. Staff briefing on the monthly Parks and Recreation Department contract report summarizing new and ongoing contract development that requires City Council approval and/or committee and board recommendations Denisha Cox, Contract Management Supervisor II, Parks and Recreation Department gave a presentation and answered clarifying questions on whether the ACL Grant 1. 2. 3. 1 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 Funded projects on the Austin Parks Foundation Website represent a complete list of investments. No action was taken on this item. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to Austin City Council to authorize the negotiation and execution of an Interlocal Agreement with Travis County regarding the coordination of the Spicewood Springs Road Low Water Crossing #1. Thomas Rowlinson, Principal Planner, Parks and Recreation Department gave a presentation. The motion to recommend to Austin City Council to authorize the negotiation and execution of an Interlocal Agreement with Travis County regarding the coordination of the Spicewood Springs Road Low Water Crossing #1was approved on Board Member Reed’s motion, Board Member Merrit’s second on a 3-0 vote. Board Members Becker and Taylor absent FUTURE AGENDA ITEM Follow up on Design Workshop interview. …
03-1: Zilker Park Boat Rental Extension Presentation — original pdf
BOATING CONCESSION ON BARTON CREEK CONTRACT EXTENSION Presented by: Patricia Rossett Business Process Consultant 1 Contract and Concessions Committee January 19, 2024 BACKGROUND • Zilker Park Boat Rental opened for business in 1969 as a canoe rental service for Barton Creek and Lady Bird Lake. • Later, they added kayaks and stand-up paddle boards (SUPs) to their watercraft inventory. • Zilker Park Boat Rental has been in continuous operation for over 50 years. • In 2006, the City of Austin entered into a revenue concession agreement with the Zilker Park Boat Rentals for the use of the property, located downstream from Barton Springs Pool, as a watercraft concession. • Current contract: • Initial Term (02/28/2006 – 03/01/2011) • Extension #1 (03/01/2011 – 02/29/2016) • Extension #2 (03/01/2016 – 02/28/2021) • Extension #3 (02/28/2021 – 02/28/2022) • Extension #4 (02/28/2022 – 02/28/2024) • Extension #5 (02/28/2024 – 02/28/2025) 2 BACKGROUND (cont’d.) • Payment of minimum of $18,000 annually plus 10% of any amount over $180,000 gross • $35,000 on-site improvement in first 7 years of contract term. • Monthly sales report including daily sales by items sold, with daily tallies of revenue, sales tax, and gross revenue, monthly totals and daily cash register Z-tapes. • Revenue Obligations revenue. • Reinvestment Obligations • Major Contract Deliverables • Living wage of $14/hr. • Annual IRS tax return. 3 HISTORICAL GROSS SALES, REPORTED EXPENDITURES, AND REVENUE PAYMENTS $1,400,000 $1,200,000 $1,000,000 $800,000 $600,000 $400,000 $200,000 $- Gross Sales Expenditures Payments FY19 $676,775 $332,002 $62,519 FY20 $358,344 $238,765 $33,401 FY21 $967,115 $342,223 $91,589 FY22 $1,456,423 $602,506 $134,608 FY23 $1,077,564 $615,248 $99,548 Gross Sales Expenditures Payments 4 Next Steps • PARD staff is in the process of developing a new scope of work for a vendor to manage and operate the watercraft concession on Barton Creek. • Once the new scope of work is completed, it will be submitted to Central Procurement for review and approval. Then, a new solicitation will be released. • The anticipated timeline for the solicitation process is as follows: • Solicitation Process (Solicitation Release and Closing) – March 2024 – May 2024 • Evaluation Process – May 2024 – July 2024 • Committee and Board Presentations – August 2024 • Council Action – September 2024 • Contract Negotiation and Execution – October 2024 - February 2025 5 STAFF RECOMMENDATION AND REQUEST FOR COMMITTEE ACTION • PARD recommends the extension of the revenue …
04-1: Contracts and Concessions Committee 2024 Schedule — original pdf
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE 2024 MEETING SCHEDULE (3rd Friday every two months beginning January, 12:00 p.m.) January 19, 2024 March 15, 2024 May 17, 2024 July 19, 2024 September 20, 2024 November 15, 2024
02-1: PARD Contracts Report, January 2024 — original pdf
Parks and Recreation Department Contracts Under Development Concessions and Contracts Committee Jan-24 Contract/Project Contract Type Phase NCP S / NS CCC PARB Council Notes Watercraft Concession at 2418 Stratford Drive Concession P/D NCP S TBD TBD TBD Recreation Management System Software Services P/D NCP S Feb-24 Feb-24 Mar-24 Land Stewardship Services PD N S Mar-23 Mar-23 Apr-24 Contractual Obligations/Services Watercraft Concession at Barton Creek Concession P/D N S TBD TBD TBD 1/9/2024 Due to the cancellation of the solicitation by Central Procurement and the need to resolicit, the contract with the current vendor, Rowing Dock, was extended through October 31, 2023. Additionally, in July 2023, PARD staff requested that the Contracts and Concessions Committee and Parks and Recreation Board recommend City Council authorize a one-year contract extension with the Rowing Dock. The extension request was approved by PARB, and the City Council approved the extension on September 21. 2023. The current agreement is extended until October 31, 2024. The extension will assist the Department in providing quality recreation while giving the City time to resolicit a concessionaire for the Stratford Drive location. PARD utilized information gathered through an RFI process that was conducted in 2021 to develop a solicitation for recreational management software. Based on the information gathered, PARD worked with CTM to establish a scope of work (SOW) in preparation for a formal solicitation for a future Recreation Management Software System. As CTM is the principal information technology department that focuses on the delivery and operations of vital IT infrastructure network and telecommunications services for the City, they facilitated the competitive solicitation process. Through the joint efforts of both CTM and PARD staff, a scope of work was completed. The solicitation was published on June 5, 2023, and was extended and closed on July 20, 2023. Six proposals were received, and all proposals were deemed responsive. The evaluation process, led by Central Procurement, is complete but pending the posting of the successful proposer. The Department will continue to utilize RecTrac services throughout the solicitation process until a recommended vendor is established. This contract is for a qualified Contractor(s) to provide career training opportunities for Austin residents to develop the technical and job-readiness skills needed to perform environmentally sustainable land management services. These services shall include, but are not limited to, maintenance of natural areas, identification and removal of non-native and noxious plant species, restoration of degraded habitat with seeding …
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1. REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the DOWNTOWN AUSTIN COMMUNITY COURT ADVISORY BOARD JANUARY 19, 2024 AT 8:00AM ONE TEXAS CENTER, STE 125, TRAINING ROOM 505 BARTON SPRINGS RD AUSTIN, TEXAS 78704 Some members of the BOARD/COMMISSION 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 Edna Staniszewski at edna.staniszewski@austintexas.gov or at (512) 974-1260. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Lea Downey Gallatin, Chair Kergin Bedell Mikaela Frissell Kate Garza Nicole Golden, Vice-Chair Dr. Anu Kapadia Faye Mills KatyJo Muncie Robin G. Sontheimer Roy Woody CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first 5 (five) 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 the minutes of Approve ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR CALLED MEETING on NOVEMBER 17, 2023. the DOWNTOWN AUSTIN COMMUNITY COURT 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. AUSTIN HOMELESSNESS SYSTEM FEEDBACK Individuals sharing first-hand account regarding their experiences being served through Austin’s homelessness system. Speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will be allowed a three-minute allotment to provide their feedback to the Board. DISCUSSION ITEMS FY24 DACC Budget Update (Downey Gallatin/Golden) – Albert Castro, Financial, Downtown Austin Community Court (DACC) FY25 City of Austin Budget Timeline (Downey Gallatin/Golden) - Albert Castro, Financial, Downtown Austin Community Court (DACC) DACC Advisory Board Annual outlook and procedures (Downey Gallatin/ Golden) – Robert Kingham, Court Administrator, Downtown Austin Community Court (DACC) Status of DACC operations (Downey Gallatin/Golden) – Robert Kingham, Court Administrator, Downtown Austin Community Court (DACC) 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 Edna Staniszewski at Downtown Austin Community Court, at (512) 974-1260), for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Downtown Austin …
Item 3 - DACC Budget Upldate — original pdf
Downtown Austin Community Court FISCAL YEAR 2024 BUDGET JANUARY 19, 2024 DACC – Budget Highlights • $644,550 in ongoing funding for two (2) Clinical Case Managers Funding included: ◦ $211,038 in salaries and fringe benefits ◦ $9,582 in equipment licenses & software ◦ $7,000 in vehicle preventative maintenance ◦ $416,930 in grant funding to sub-recipients DACC will partner with: ◦ Travis County ◦ Integral Care ◦ Central Health • $2,000,000 in one-time funding for a Diversion Center Pilot Program DACC – Budget Highlights • City Council provided direction and support for DACC to implement a Mobile Court Pilot Program ◦ The program will connect people in the community with solutions for resolving cases while providing an immediate connection to services and resource navigation through onsite case managers ◦ DACC will work with community stakeholders as it begins to implement this pilot ◦ At this time, a specific allocation of funding has not been granted to DACC, however, we have set up a task order to keep track of project costs City of Austin – Budget Highlights • 4% increase in base pay for regular employees hired on or before April 1, 2023 effective as of October 1, 2023 • A third personal holiday for all employees beginning January 1, 2024 • No premium rate increase for City medical coverage plans • Elimination of the initial six-month waiting period for new employees to use accrued vacation leave • Employee retirement contributions increased from 8% to 9% of base wages on January 1, 2024
Item 4 - COA Budget Timeline — original pdf
Parallel Shift: Agustina Rodriguez 1/22/2024 1 Budget Process • Department proposals • Board and Commission recommendations • Audit recommendations • Items from Council (IFCs) Budget Development — Equity first approach starting in FY 2016 FY24 All City Funds - $5.5 Billion Uses of Funds Convention Center 5% General Fund Operations 24% Aviation 5% Austin Water 13% Austin Resource Recovery 2% GO Debt Service 4% Internal Service Operations 7% Other Expenses 6% Watershed Protection 2% Austin Energy 28% Transportation and Public Works 4% 1/22/2024 3 FY 2023-24 General Fund Budget $1.3 Billion FY 2023-24 Source of Funds 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% $630.5M $375.6M $164.0M $174.1M FY 2023-24 Use of Funds Austin Public Health 9% Parks and Recreation 9% EMS 9% Planning 1% Housing 1% Fire 18% Police 36% Forensic Science 1% Library 5% Transfers & Other 7% Animal Services 1% Municipal Court 3% Property Tax Sales Tax Utility Transfers Other Revenue 65.5% Personnel | 32.2% Contractuals & Commodities | 2.3% Other 1/22/2024 4 General Fund Five-Year Forecast Five-Year General Fund Outlook: FY24 – FY28 $1.3 million projected deficit by FY28 Balanced in FY24 $1,352 M $1,393 M $1,436 M $1,485 M $1,535 M FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 Base Expenditures Projected Revenue at Voter-Approval Rate 1/22/2024 5 FY24 Budget Timeline BOARDS & COMMISSIONS BUDGET PRIORITY SURVEY COMMUNITY INPUT MEETINGS MAY Financial Forecast Presentation to Council Department Budget & CYEs due May 3 JULY Proposed Budget Presentation to Council AUGUST Budget Public Hearing, Set Max Tax Rate, and Work Session JULY Community Input and Work Session AUGUST Work Session AUGUST Budget Readings and Tax Rate Hearings OCTOBER First day of the Fiscal Year MARCH Board & Commission recommendations due Department Financial Forecast due March 8 POLICY INPUT FORECASTING & BUDGET DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL DELIBERATION & ADOPTION NEW FISCAL YEAR 1/22/2024 6
Item 5 and 6 - DACC Advisory Board Packet — original pdf
DACC Advisory Board Annual Outlook and Procedures Agenda Introduction City Issued Email Hybrid Meetings Working Groups vs. Committee Retreat/Workshop/ Community Interest Announcement Attendance Annual Timeline for Board DACC Forecast Issues for Fiscal Year 2024 DACC Advisory Board Annual Outlook and Procedures 2 Introduction DACC Advisory Board is tasked with: Advising the Downtown Austin Community Court on policy and operational issues and advising City Council about the operations and policies of the court. DACC Advisory Board Annual Outlook and Procedures 3 City Issued Emails • City Code only authorizes the city issued email address for electronic communications to conduct business. We understand its challenging for everyone, but we must do our part. • If a board member uses their personal email, they are subject to open records. Please let us know if you wish to have your personal email taken off the distribution list. DACC Advisory Board Annual Outlook and Procedures Hybrid Meetings Members and Presenters need cameras on • We recommend cameras remain on at all times, but at minimum, they MUST be on during roll call, voting or while they are speaking. • Advisory Board Attendance and Conflict of Interest Form needs to be signed by all attendees and members attending through virtual meetings. DACC Advisory Board Annual Outlook and Procedures 5 Working Group vs. Committee Working Groups are Temporary • The working groups should only be used for temporary, short-term projects, reports, assignments, etc. Ongoing work is not appropriate for a working group. • The board can determine the size of a working group but the number of board members serving on the working group must be less than a quorum of the board. Committee • Please refer to Article 8 of bylaws. DACC Advisory Board will have no committees. • Each committee must be established by an affirmative vote of the board. A committee cannot meet until its creation is approved by the Council Audit and Finance Committee DACC Advisory Board Annual Outlook and Procedures 6 Retreat or Workshop Post an agenda? • With few exceptions, any gathering where a quorum will be present and Boards and Commission business will be discussed, conducted, or acted upon is considered a meeting by Texas Open Meetings Act (TOMA) and would require proper public notification – a posted agenda. DACC Advisory Board Annual Outlook and Procedures 7 Community Interest Announcement Post an agenda for Events? • When a quorum might …
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DACC ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES (19, January 2024) DOWNTOWN AUSTIN COMMUNITY COURT ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 19, 2024 The DOWNTOWN AUSTIN COMMUNITY COURT ADVISORY BOARD convened in a REGULAR CALLED meeting on 19, JANUARY 2024, at 505 BARTON SPRINGS RD in Austin, Texas. Chair Lea Downey Gallatin called the DOWNTOWN AUSTIN COMMUNITY COURT ADVISORY BOARD Meeting to order at 8:08 a.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Lea Downey Gallatin, Vice-Chair Nicole Golden, and Katy Jo Muncie Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Mikaela Frissell, Kate Garza, Faye Mills, and Roy Woody PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the DOWNTOWN AUSTIN COMMUNITY COURT ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING on JANUARY 19. The minutes from the meeting of January 19, 2024, were approved on Board Member’s Katy Jo Muncie’s motion, Board Member Kate Garza’s second on an (7-0) vote. AUSTIN HOMELESSNESS SYSTEM FEEDBACK 2. Individuals sharing first-hand account regarding their experiences being served through Austin’s homelessness system. Speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will be allowed a three-minute allotment to provide their feedback to the Board. None 1 DACC ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES (19, January 2024) DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. FY24 DACC Budget Update (Downey Gallatin/Golden) – Albert Castro, Financial, Downtown Austin Community Court (DACC) Updated budget highlights were given to the Board, and they included the two case managers, the Mobile Court Pilot Program, and one-time funding for the Diversion Center, elements from the City of Austin’s budget as well. 4. FY25 City of Austin Budget Timeline (Downey Gallatin/Golden) - Albert Castro, Financial, Downtown Austin Community Court (DACC) Reviewed a schedule outlining the steps involved in submitting recommendations to Council. Create a working group to address and develop a budget recommendation that will be discussed for approval at the board meeting in March. Members Lea, Mikaela, Katy Jo, and Nicole are willing to join and Faye, if needed. 5. DACC Advisory Board Annual outlook and procedures (Downey Gallatin/ Golden) – Robert Kingham, Court Administrator, Downtown Austin Community Court (DACC) A review of procedures was given to the Board. Board member Mikaela Frissell left dais at 9:04am. 6. Status of DACC operations (Downey Gallatin/Golden) – Robert Kingham, Court Administrator, Downtown Austin Community Court (DACC) DACC provided the Board a report of DACC services and Data Overview of Community Services, Court Services, Homeless Services and …
Agenda — original pdf
REGULAR MEETING OF THE 2024 CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION January 18, 2024 at 5:30 P.M. Austin City Hall, Boards & Commissions Rm 301 W 2nd St AUSTIN, TEXAS 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, please call Myrna Rios, (512) 974-2210, 2024 or email your request to myrna.rios@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Jessica Palvino, Chair Ryan Botkin Cynthia Van Maanen Julio Altamirano Randy Ortega Betsy Greenberg Alejandro Garcia, Vice Chair JC Dwyer Brian McGiverin Michael O Cowles Megan Lasch 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 2024 Charter Review Commission regular meeting of December 14, 2023. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion regarding a Charter amendment concerning an Independent Ethics Commission. (Commissioner Greenberg) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and possible action on the Petition Process Working Groups initial recommendation report on revisions to the petition process. (Commissioners Cowles, Dwyer, and McGiverin) 4. Discussion and possible action on the Initiative/Charter/Referendum Mechanics Work Groups initial recommendation on proposition lettering. (Commissioners Altamirano, Botkin, and Ortega) 5. Discussion and possible action on Recall Petitions Work Group recommendations. (Commissioner Van Maanen) 6. Discussion and possible action regarding community engagement of the Charter Review process from the Outreach Work Group. 7. Discussion and possible action on the identification and creation of additional Work Groups. 8. Discussion and possible action of future meetings and meeting location. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 9. The Commission may discuss and identify future agenda items, topics, or presentations. 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 Myrna Rios at the Office of the City Clerk, at (512) 974-2210 or myrna.rios@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route …
Approved Minutes — original pdf
2024 CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING January 18, 2024 The 2023 Charter Review Commission convened in a regular meeting on Thursday, January 18, 2024, Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Room 1029, Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Garcia called the Commission Meeting to order at 5:34 p.m. Commissioner Cowles was absent. Commissioner Cowles (absent) Commissioner Lasch Commissioner Van Maanen Commissioner Ortega Commissioner Greenberg Commission Members in Attendance: Vice Chair Garcia Commissioner Botkin Commissioner Dwyer Commissioner McGivern Commission Altamirano Staff in Attendance: Myrna Rios, City Clerk’s Office Caroline Webster, Law Department PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Kathy Mitchell – Equity Action Joe Riddell APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the 2024 Charter Review Commission regular meeting of December 14, 2023. The motion to approve the minutes from the December 16, 2023, meeting were approved on Commissioner Lasch’s motion, Commissioner Altamirano’s second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Cowles was absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion regarding a Charter amendment concerning an Independent Ethics Commission. (Commissioner Greenberg) The presentation on an Independent Ethics Commission was made by Commissioner Greenberg. A request for the final report made to the council was requested be distributed to the Commission. 1 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and possible action on the Petition Process Working Groups initial recommendation report on revisions to the petition process. (Commissioners Cowles, Dwyer, and McGiverin) The petition process work group presented current findings and require to meet with Caroline Webster to gain clarification on code/charter language and to obtain public input. Continue discussion of draft proposals at the January 30, 2024 meeting. 4. Discussion and possible action on the Initiative/Charter/Referendum Mechanics Work Groups initial recommendation on proposition lettering. (Commissioners Altamirano, Botkin, and Ortega) The mechanics work group provided an overview of proposed recommendations; most to be drafted with revisions discussed and ready to act on the draft proposals at the January 30, 2024, meeting. The motion to approve the Draft “Conflicting Initiatives” was approved on Commissioner Greenberg’s motion, Commissioner Ortega’s second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Cowles absent. 5. Discussion and possible action on Recall Petitions Work Group recommendations. (Commissioner Van Maanen) No action was taken, further discussion to occur at the January 30, 2024 meeting. 6. Discussion and possible action regarding community engagement of the Charter Review process from the Outreach Work Group. The 2024 CRC Survey Results were presented by Mia Warner, CPIO and Saul Gray, CPIO. Discussion was had …
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Backup - Item 1 - 20231214 Draft Minutes — original pdf
2023 CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING December 14, 2023 The 2023 Charter Review Commission convened in a regular meeting on Thursday, December 14, 2023, Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street, Room 1029, Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Garcia called the Commission Meeting to order at 5:31 p.m. Chair Palvino was absent, Commissioner Lasch attended virtually. Commissioner Cowles Commissioner Lasch (virtual) Commissioner Van Maanen Commissioner Ortega Commissioner Greenberg Commission Members in Attendance: Vice Chair Garcia Commissioner Botkin Commissioner Dwyer Commissioner McGivern Commission Altamirano Staff in Attendance: Myrna Rios, City Clerk’s Office Caroline Webster, Law Department (virtual) PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Chris Harris APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the 2024 Charter Review Commission regular meeting of November 16, 2023. The motion to approve the minutes from the November 16, 2023 meeting were approved on Commissioner Van Maanen’s motion, Commissioner Botkin’s second on a 10-0 vote. Chair Palvino was absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion regarding a Charter amendment concerning an Independent Ethics Commissioner (Commissioner Greenberg) Discussion was had regarding the current Ethics Review Commission appointment process. There is currently no real opportunity for violations. It was proposed to review the 2018 Charter Review Commission recommendations. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 1 3.Discussion and possible action on the Petition Process Working Groups initial recommendation report on revisions to the petition process. (Commissioners Cowles, Dwyer, and McGiverin) Commissioner Van Maanen presented recommendations on recall petitions. No action was taken, further discussion to occur at the January 18, 2024 meeting. 4. Discussion and possible action on the Initiative/Charter/Referendum Mechanics Work Groups initial recommendation on proposition lettering. (Commissioners Altamirano, Botkin, and Ortega) Commissioner Altamirano distributed draft recommendations regarding election turnout; general election dates; conflicting initiatives; initiative November election; labelling alphabet rotation, days elapsed, and petition elections options to be presented at the January 18, 2024 meeting. 5. Discussion and possible action regarding community engagement of the Charter Review process from the Outreach Work Group. The work group shared that SpeakUp (survey) is live. Discussion was had regarding a timeline for public hearings to begin in February. It was asked that any media coverage conducted regarding the Charter Review Commission be forwarded to the commission. 6. Discussion and possible action on the identification and creation of additional Work Groups. The motion to approve the creation of an Independent Ethics Commission was made on Commissioner Greenberg’s motion, Commissioner McGiverin’s second. The motion failed for lack of sponsorship. …
Backup - Item 2 - 2018 Draft Charter Amendment of an Independent Ethics Commission — original pdf
Charter Review Commission Draft Charter Amendment of An Independent Ethics Commission (after 4/16/2018 CRC meeting and additional FL suggestions) AUSTIN INDEPENDENT ETHICS COMMISSION Subchapter I - Commission 1.01. Commission Jurisdiction. The Austin Independent Ethics Commission is established to impartially and effectively administer and enforce all city laws relating to campaign finance, campaign disclosure, conflicts of interest, financial statement disclosure, lobbyist regulations, revolving door, disqualification of members of city boards, certain conflict of interest and ethics laws, and other responsibilities assigned the Commission. 1.02. Commission Membership The Commission shall be composed of seven (7) members, who shall be selected per Subchapter V below. The Commission shall select its chair from among its members. 1.03. Qualifications. All Commissioners shall be registered voters and be residents of Austin for at least 5 years prior to appointment. All Commissioners shall not have served for three years before their appointment as an elected official, political consultant, officer or employee in a political party (other than a precinct chair), lobbyist, City of Austin employee, City of Austin contractor, or candidate for state or local government , or registered lobbyist, or required to register as a lobbyist, with the City or assist such a lobbyistas defined in the Austin City Code.[FL1] . All Commissioners shall have demonstrated impartiality and have expertise in relevant subject matters, which may include ethics, conflicts of interest, transparency, campaign finance, investigations, civil rights, labor, or enforcement. All Commissioner shall attest to their support for administering and enforcing all laws under the Commission’s jurisdiction. Commissioners not maintaining these qualifications automatically forfeit their office and can no longer serve on the Commission in any capacity. 1.04. Terms. Members of the Commission shall serve for a term of five (5) years ending on May 1 of the fifth year of such term and until their successors are appointed and qualify; except the initial five commissioners to be appointed shall by lot classify their terms so that the term of one commissioner shall expire on each of the second, third, and fourth anniversaries of their terms on May 1 of such year respectively and two commissioners on the 5th anniversary of their terms in May; and, on the expiration of these and successive terms of office, the appointments shall be 1 made for five-year terms. The initial shortened terms shall be appointed from the Commissioners from the existing applicant pool pursuant to subchapter 5. No person …
Backup - Item 2 - 2018 preliminary recommendation of Independent Ethics Commission — original pdf
PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE CAMPAIGN FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE AUSTIN CHARTER REVISION COMMISSION RECOMMENDING AN INDEPENDENT ETHICS COMMISSION (1/22/2018) Executive Summary. Committee Recommendation for an Independent Ethics Commission. We unanimously recommend that Austin follow the lead of major cities that are recognized as having effective ethics enforcement and administration, and that Austin adopt an independent ethics commission. Such a commission would be independent of the Council, City Manager, and City Attorney; it would report to and be overseen by a public board. The board would hire the Executive Director, and the commission’s staff would administer and enforce all campaign finance, ethics, conflicts, and lobbyist disclosure laws. In addition, we would recommend requiring provisions in the charter that safeguards the commission’s independence by ensuring it receives sufficient resources and staff to do its work properly. Experts consider the best practice is to establish an independent ethics commission that is professionally staffed and that reports to a public board1, rather than elected officials or their hires, because of the political nature of the decisions being made. Experts “are concerned about the potential loss of autonomy for ethics agencies that merged with agencies which fall under the authority of those they are intended to regulate.” Comlossy, Ethics Commissions, p. 9. We believe effective enforcement and administration are crucial to the effectiveness of any laws, but especially in the areas of campaign finance and ethics. Because of the politicized nature of these issues, we believe ethics commission independence is the key to effective enforcement and implementation. The public’s trust in its decision‐making is crucial: “Ethics commissions work to ensure voters’ trust in policymakers and political institutions through external oversight and transparency…One of the greatest challenges to ethics committees is maintaining their credibility with the public.” Comlossy, Ethics Commissions: Representing the Public Interest (Center for Ethics in Government; National Conference of State Legislatures 2013), p. 1 Major Issues Involved in An Independent Ethics Commission: We believe Austin’s goal should be establishing an effective, trusted ethics agency that has autonomy, expertise and jurisdiction over all ethics related laws: lobbyist disclosure, conflicts of interest, revolving door, ethics and campaign finance laws. We have looked extensively at studies 1 “An ethics commission is usually an independent body that provides external oversight and enforcement of ethics laws.” Understanding the Role of Ethics Commissions (Institute for Local Government, December 2007), p. 3. “For an ethics commission to achieve the goal …
Backup - Item 2 - Independent Ethics Commission presentation — original pdf
Introduction Current Situation in Austin Recommendations Independent Ethics Commission Betsy Greenberg 2024 Charter Review Commission January 18, 2024 Betsy Greenberg Independent Ethics Commission 2024 Charter Review Commission Introduction Current Situation in Austin Recommendations “Ethics commissions work to ensure voters’ trust in policymakers and political institutions through external oversight and transparency. . . One of the greatest challenges to ethics committees is maintaining their credibility with the public.” Comlossy, Ethics Commissions: Representing the Public Interest (Center for Ethics in Government; National Conference of State Legislatures 2013), p. 1 Betsy Greenberg Independent Ethics Commission 2024 Charter Review Commission Introduction Current Situation in Austin Recommendations Background This commission won’t need to reinvent the wheel to recommend an Independent Ethics Commission The 2018 Charter Review Commission passed a recommendation for an Independent Ethics Commission Today’s backup includes Preliminary committee report recommending an independent ethics commission (with rationale) Everyday Ethics for Local Officials Understanding the Role of Ethics Commissions Draft Charter Amendment of An Independent Ethics Commission City Council did not consider this and several other recommendations from the 2018 Charter Review Commission Betsy Greenberg Independent Ethics Commission 2024 Charter Review Commission Introduction Current Situation in Austin Recommendations Current situation in Austin Four entities are involved in ethics matters: City Clerk – hired by City Council City Attorney – hired by City Manager City Auditor – hired by City Council Ethics Review Commission – appointed by City Council No advisory opinions are provided for candidates, political committees, or the public Complaints are initiated by members of the public There is little enforcement and no fines for violations (except for lobbyist late fees) Betsy Greenberg Independent Ethics Commission 2024 Charter Review Commission Introduction Current Situation in Austin Recommendations City Clerk The Clerk accepts campaign finance reports, financial statements, and lobbyist filings Nothing happens when required campaign finance reports or personal financial statements are not filed Reminders and fines (up to $500) for lobbyist quarterly reports The Clerk provides a detailed candidate packet, but the contents cannot be considered legal advice Betsy Greenberg Independent Ethics Commission 2024 Charter Review Commission Introduction Current Situation in Austin Recommendations City Attorney Provides legal advice to the City Clerk and Ethics Review Commission Does not issue advisory opinions to candidates or give advice to the public Only enforcement action possible is to prosecute a Class C misdemeanor for a maximum fine of $500 Has never taken ethics or campaign finance enforcement …
Backup - Item 2 - Understanding the Role of Ethics Commissions — original pdf
Everyday Ethics for Local Officials Understanding the Role of Ethics Commissions PUBLIC SERVICE ETHICS December 2007 QUESTION We have a citizens’ group in our community considering whether to propose establishing an ethics commission. We have looked for information about ethics commissions but have not really found much. Can you help? ANSWER There are a number of questions to ask in evaluating whether an ethics commission represents a useful tool for your community, including: 1. What is your overall goal? 2. What do you want an ethics commission to do? 3. How would commission members be selected? 4. What powers would the commission have? 5. What resources are available to support the commission? 6. What decision-making process should you use to determine whether a commission is right for the community? Let’s look at each issue. What Is Your Overall Goal? The interest in creating an entity with some kind of responsibility for public service ethics can be inspired by any number of goals. One goal may be symbolic: to convey the message that ethics is important to a jurisdiction -- so important that the jurisdiction has a body responsible for it. Unfortunately, symbolic gestures rarely accomplish much in terms of ethics. 1400 K Street, Suite 205 • Sacramento, CA 95814 • 916.658.8208 • F 916.444.7535 • www.ca-ilg.org Everyday Ethics for Local Officials Understanding the Role of Ethics Commissions December 2007 Other goals may relate to the type of role the entity will play. An ethics task force can determine whether additional ethics measures and activities would be helpful in a jurisdiction. The City of Long Beach used this approach in 2001 when it created an ethics task force that came back a year later with a series of recommendations on how to enhance the ethical climate in the city. This kind of entity is an information-gathering and advisory body. However, the city council made the ultimate decision on whether to adopt the measures recommended by the task force. One advantage of having an ethics task force is that it brings the community’s voice to the table about ethics in public service. Depending on the composition of the task force, the respect that task force members enjoy in the community can translate into community respect for the task force’s proposals. Types of Ethics Entities The following nomenclature may be helpful to underscore the differing roles that ethics-related positions or bodies can play …
Backup - Item 5 - Summary of Recall Work Group Recommendations — original pdf
2024 Charter Review Commission Meeting, 1/18/24 Item 5 - Summary of Recall Work Group Recommendations Notice of Intent Presented and signed by 5 qualified voters in Austin, providing sufficient information to confirm their voter status Phone number and email address to provide to the public Indicate petition type Proposed ordinance language or ballot language Short (1 sentence) summary of the intended purpose Campaign finance filer ID Date of election that petition initiators intend to get item on the ballot Sworn statement attesting to validity of information on Notice of Intent Clerk indicates date received Clerk indicates date that voter status of 5 presenters was verified by Clerk's office Clerk indicates a final date by which sufficient valid signatures must be received in order to appear on the ballot for the intended election Clerk indicates a safe harbor date by which signatures should be presented to give Clerk's office enough time to verify signatures Clerk assigns short identifier or number for Notice of Intent Clerk posts Notice of Intent on website Signatures are valid for 90 days after date Notice of Intent was accepted by Clerk + 90 day extension available Standardized Petition Forms Space to indicate type of petition Contact information provided on Notice of Intent Contact information for Clerk's office URL on COA website where Notices of Intent are posted QR code directing to COA website where Notices of Intent are posted Identifier assigned to Notice of Intent Short (1 sentence) summary of the intended purpose Space for valid signatures, as already defined in Charter Available in Spanish and English by default Available in other common languages upon request Signatures Number of valid signatures required Distribution of signatures Recall of Council Member Recall of Mayor Residents of relevant council district N/A N/A N/A N/A TBD N/A N/A N/A N/A 10% of qualified voters citywide At least 5% of total number of signatures collected must come from each council district Qualified voters of relevant council district Page 1 of 2 Campaign Finance File campaign treasurer appointment Adherence to limits on campaign contributions and expenditures (City Charter, Art. III, Sec. 8) Recall Election (City Charter Art. IV § 7) …
Backup Item 6 - CRC Survey Results — original pdf
Charter Review Commission 2024 Survey Results Overall Engagement • Views: 857 • Participants: 160 • Responses: 2,109 • Comments: 43 2 How often do you vote? 85% Every single election 9% Every year in November 4% Every 2 years in November 2% Other Presentation title 3 If you don’t vote in every election, why not? (select all that apply) There are too many elections each year I don’t understand the proposals on the ballot I can’t take time off from work I don’t trust the electoral system I am not registered to vote 4 How much do local issues influence your decision to vote in elections? 7% 4% 12% Greatly influence my decision Somewhat influence my decision Neutral 77% Others 5 What motivates you to vote? (Select all that apply) Civic duty Influence on policy or change Support for a specific candidate or issue Community influence or peer pressure Personal or family Other 6 Have you ever voted on a citizen-initiated ballot proposal in local elections? 13% 2% If no, why not? (select all that apply) The names of the various proposals are confusing I don’t understand what the proposals would do There are too many proposals 85% I don’t trust citizen-initiated ballot proposals Yes No Not sure It’s only important to vote on candidates for government offices 7 Have you ever signed a petition for a citizen-initiated ballot proposal? 19% 18% If no, why not? (select all that apply) I have never been asked to sign a petition 63% I don’t trust these petitions There are too many petitions Yes No Not sure The petitions are confusing 8 Have you ever started a petition or collected signatures for a citizen-initiated ballot proposal? 13% 87% Yes No 9 What would improve the City’s citizen-initiated petition process? (select all that apply) • 64% - Ensure the information that signature collectors present to potential signers is true • 62% - Require that each signature sheet has the exact proposal language and the filer’s contact information at the top of the sheet • 61% - Create ethical guidelines for how people can collect signatures • 41% - Create ethical guidelines for who can collect signatures • 41% - Require filers to sign a statement affirming that they believe each signature is genuine and that collectors witnessed each signature, showed potential signers the proposal, and verified that each signer is a registered voter • …
Agenda for January 18 2024 SCWAB Meeting — original pdf
REGULAR MEETING of the SOUTH-CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 2024 AT 6:00PM Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the BOARD/COMMISSION 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 or to listen in on the meeting, call or email Margaret Shaw at (512)-974-6497 or margaret.shaw@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Rebecca Edwards, Ex Officio (Housing) Dewitt Peart, Ex Officio(Downtown Austin Alliance) Matiur Rahman, Ex Officio (Transportation) Hopie Martinez, Ex Officio (Financial Services - Real Estate) Jim Stephenson, Chair Felicity Maxwell, Vice Chair Conners Ladner, Board Member David Sullivan, Board Member Julia Woods, Board Member Stephanie Bazan, Board Member Isaac Cohen, Board Member Vacant , South River City Neighborhood Association Vacant, Mayor/District 9 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. 1. 2. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the South-Central Waterfront Advisory Board (SCWAB) Regular Meeting of the November 20, 2023 DISCUSSION Staff presentation on the South Central Waterfront Combining District with a Density Bonus Program by April Geruso, Tyler Tripp, and Chad Sharrard of the City of Austin Planning Department. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES Update from the Community Benefits, Infrastructure and Regulating Plan 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 Margaret Shaw at the Economic Development Department, at (512)-974-6497 or margaret.shaw@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the South-Central Waterfront Advisory Board, please contact Margaret Shaw at the Economic Development Department, at (512)-974-6497 or margaret.shaw@austintexas.gov.
Item 1 Draft meeting minutes to November 2023 meeting — original pdf
SOUTH-CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 20, 2023, AT 6:00PM The South Central Waterfront Advisory Board Convened in a Regular Meeting on January 19th at the Permitting and Development Center Room 1401, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752 Chair J. Stephenson called the Meeting to order at 6:04 pm BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Jim Stephenson, Chair Felicity Maxwell, Vice Chair (Remote) Isaac Cohen, Board Member (Remote) David Sullivan, Board Member Julia Woods, Board Member (Remote) EX OFFICO MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Dewitt Peart, Downtown Austin Alliance (Remote) Hopie Martinez, City of Austin Office of Real Estate Services STAFF IN ATTENDANCE: Aaron D. Jenkins Margaret Shaw APPROVAL OF MINUTES BRIEFINGS 1. The minutes from the Regular Meeting of October 16, 2023, were approved on Board Member D. Sullivan motion, Vice Chair F. Maxwell seconded the motion on a vote of (5-0). 2. Laura Dierenfield of the City of Austin Transportation & Public Works Department and Jana McCann of McCann Adams Studio, briefed the Board on the Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative a. No action was taken. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 3. Update from the Active Projects Working Group a. The Working Group will coordinate a date and time with the Planning Department to meet after the Thanksgiving Holiday FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 4. The following are future agenda items: a. Regulating Plan Update ADJOURNMENT Chair J. Stephenson adjourned the meeting 7:17pm
Item 2 Planning Department Update — original pdf
South Central Waterfront Advisory Board Update January 18, 2024 Content SCW Regulating Plan vs SCW Combining District + Density Bonus Program Density Bonus Calculator Density Map / Boundary Changes Timeline Current City of Austin Regulating Plans SCW Combining District + Density Bonus Program NBG and TOD Regulating Plan Regulations within CoA Regulating Plans are required and do not function as density bonuses. • Optional program. • The SCW becomes a Combining District with ensuing zoning changes that allows applicants to utilize the density bonus program. 3 3 Density Bonus Calculator Several elements of the bonus program are subject to change pending further review and feedback. Designed to calculate the total fee-in-lieu amount associated with the desired bonus area. Pending further internal review, this fee will be divided into several fees-in-lieu for Housing, Parks, and Other Infrastructure. Overall fee amount is subject to change pending consultant review. 4 Density Bonus Calculator An estimated number of on-site affordable units (at 60% MFI) is provided by the calculator. Provides the value of on-site community benefits to be provided to achieve the desired bonus. 5 Density Bonus Calculator For 3:1 FAR, 5% of housing must be affordable at 60% MFI. For for-sale units, a fee-in-lieu equivalent will apply (cost currently being modeled). For non-residential development under 3:1, a non-residential fee shall apply per square foot of development (cost currently being modeled). 6 Density Bonus Calculator 70% of the bonus area above 3:1 FAR must be achieved through fees-in-lieu from which certain dedications (such as on-site affordable housing and parkland) may be removed. – For non-residential development, a non-residential fee shall apply per square foot of bonus area (cost currently being modeled). – For residential development, a residential fee shall apply per square foot of bonus area (cost currently being modeled). 7 Density Bonus Calculator 30% of the bonus area above 3:1 FAR must be achieved through on-site community benefits. 8 Density Map / Boundary Changes 3/16mi buffer from SF 1/16mi buffer from SF 9 Timeline Jan – Feb Staff finalize draft (Jan/ early Feb) Public Comment (Feb 7 – Mar 4) Public Meetings (Mid-late February) March April May Staff incorporates feedback Review / Adoption (April/May) 10 Thank You
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