SOUTH-CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 18, 2024, AT 6:00PM The South Central Waterfront Advisory Board convened the Regular Meeting at the Permitting and Development Center Room 1401, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752 in a hybrid format. BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Jim Stephenson, Chair David Sullivan BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE REMOTELY: Conners Ladner Julia Woods Felicity Maxwell, Vice Chair Isaac Cohen Rebecca Edwards, Ex-Officio Housing Hopie Martinez, Ex-Officio Financial Services-Real Estate CALL TO ORDER Chair J. Stephenson called the Meeting to order at 6:05 pm. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the South-Central Waterfront Advisory Board (SCWAB) Regular Meeting of the November 20, 2023 The motion to approve the minutes was made by Board Member D. Sullivan, seconded by Vice Chair F. Maxwell and approved by a vote of (5-0). Board Member C. Ladner was not present. BRIEFINGS 2. 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. April Geruso, Tyler Tripp and Chad Sharrard of the City of Austin Planning Department briefed the Board on status of the South Central Waterfront (SCW) Combining District and Density Bonus Program. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES Update from the Community Benefits, Infrastructure and Regulating Plan Working Group 3. Chair Stephenson provided the update that the Working Group met on Tuesday, January 16, 2023, with Planning Department staff to review SCW Combining District and Density Bonus Program. Update from Active Projects Working Group. 4. Chair J. Stephenson, Vice Chair F. Maxwell and Board Member D. Sullivan volunteered to serve on the Active Projects Working Group, established in 2019. The Working Group plans to convene a meeting with the developer of 500 South Congress to review and discuss their redevelopment plans. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Combining District and Density Bonus Program update from City Planning Department staff (Chair Stephenson); Updates from Working Groups (Chair Stephenson) ADJOURNMENT Chair J. Stephenson adjourned the meeting at 7:32 pm. The minutes were approved at the February 22, 2024 Regular meeting on a motion from Board Member D. Sullivan and seconded by Vice Chair F. Maxwell on a 7-0 vote. (Absent: Board Member S. Bazan)
PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN TO BE HELD AT HACA Central Office, 1124 S. Interstate Highway 35 To attend the meeting via ZOOM: dial: 1 346 248 779 Meeting ID: 848 9529 9108 Passcode: 063162 Austin, TX (512.477.4488) Thursday, January 18, 2024 12:00 PM CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM Pledge of Allegiance Citywide Advisory Board Update CONSENT AGENDA Public Communication (Note: There will be a three-minute time limitation) Items on the Consent Agenda may be removed at the request of any Commissioner and considered at another appropriate time on this agenda. Placement on the Consent Agenda does not limit the possibility of any presentation, discussion, or action at this meeting. Under no circumstances does the Consent Agenda alter any requirements under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, Texas Open Meetings Act. 1. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on December 15, 2023 CONSENT ITEMS ACTION ITEMS 2. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding Resolution No. 02827: Awarding a renewal contract for Agency Wide Ground Maintenance Services HACA-19-P-0234 3. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding Resolution No. 02826: Awarding a Renewal Contract for Agency Wide Trash Disposal & Recycling Services EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board may go into Executive Session (close its meeting to the public) Pursuant to: a. 551.071, Texas Gov't Code, consultations with Attorney regarding legal advice, pending or contemplated litigation; or a settlement offer; b. 551.072, Texas Gov't Code, discussion about the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; c. 551.074, Texas Gov't Code, discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. d. 551.087, Texas Gov't Code, discuss certain economic development negotiations. If there is an Executive Session, the Board will return to Open Session for discussion, consideration and possible action of matters discussed in Executive Session. REPORTS - The Board will receive program updates from the President/CEO and other senior staff. OPEN SESSION ADJOURNMENT "Pursuant to 30.06, Penal Code, (trespass by holder of license with a concealed handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not attend this meeting with a concealed handgun." "Pursuant to …
REVISED PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN TO BE HELD AT HACA Central Office, 1124 S. Interstate Highway 35 To attend the meeting via ZOOM: dial: 1 346 248 779 Meeting ID: 848 9529 9108 Passcode: 063162 Austin, TX (512.477.4488) Thursday, January 18, 2024 11:00 AM CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM Pledge of Allegiance Citywide Advisory Board Update CONSENT AGENDA Public Communication (Note: There will be a three-minute time limitation) Items on the Consent Agenda may be removed at the request of any Commissioner and considered at another appropriate time on this agenda. Placement on the Consent Agenda does not limit the possibility of any presentation, discussion, or action at this meeting. Under no circumstances does the Consent Agenda alter any requirements under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, Texas Open Meetings Act. 1. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on December 15, 2023 CONSENT ITEMS ACTION ITEMS 2. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding Resolution No. 02827: Awarding a renewal contract for Agency Wide Ground Maintenance Services HACA-19-P-0234 3. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding Resolution No. 02826: Awarding a Renewal Contract for Agency Wide Trash Disposal & Recycling Services EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board may go into Executive Session (close its meeting to the public) Pursuant to: a. 551.071, Texas Gov't Code, consultations with Attorney regarding legal advice, pending or contemplated litigation; or a settlement offer; b. 551.072, Texas Gov't Code, discussion about the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; c. 551.074, Texas Gov't Code, discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. d. 551.087, Texas Gov't Code, discuss certain economic development negotiations. If there is an Executive Session, the Board will return to Open Session for discussion, consideration and possible action of matters discussed in Executive Session. REPORTS - The Board will receive program updates from the President/CEO and other senior staff. OPEN SESSION ADJOURNMENT "Pursuant to 30.06, Penal Code, (trespass by holder of license with a concealed handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not attend this meeting with a concealed handgun." "Pursuant …
PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR BOARD MEETING SOUTHWEST HOUSING COMPLIANCE CORPORATION TO BE HELD AT HACA Central Office, 1124 S. Interstate Highway 35 To attend the meeting via ZOOM: dial: 1 346 248 779 Meeting ID: 848 9529 9108 Passcode: 063162 Austin, TX (512.477.4488) Thursday, January 18, 2024 12:00 PM CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM CONSENT AGENDA Public Communication (Note: There will be a three-minute time limitation) Items on the Consent Agenda may be removed at the request of any Commissioner and considered at another appropriate time on this agenda. Placement on the Consent Agenda does not limit the possibility of any presentation, discussion, or action at this meeting. Under no circumstances does the Consent Agenda alter any requirements under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, Texas Open Meetings Act. 1. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on August 17, 2023 CONSENT ITEMS EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board may go into Executive Session (close its meeting to the public) Pursuant to: a. 551.071, Texas Gov't Code, consultations with Attorney regarding legal advice, pending or contemplated litigation; or a settlement offer; b. 551.072, Texas Gov't Code, discussion about the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; c. 551.074, Texas Gov't Code, discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. d. 551.087, Texas Gov't Code, discuss certain economic development negotiations. OPEN SESSION If there is an Executive Session, the Board will return to Open Session for discussion, consideration and possible action of matters discussed in Executive Session. REPORTS - The Board will receive program updates from the President/CEO and other senior staff. ADJOURNMENT "Pursuant to 30.06, Penal Code, (trespass by holder of license with a concealed handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not attend this meeting with a concealed handgun." "Pursuant to 30.07, Penal Code (trespass by holder of license with an openly carried handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not attend this meeting with a handgun that is carried openly." "En virtud del 30.06, Codigo Penal, (traspaso titular de licencia con una pistola), una persona bajo el subcapitulo H, …
REVISED PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR BOARD MEETING SOUTHWEST HOUSING COMPLIANCE CORPORATION TO BE HELD AT HACA Central Office, 1124 S. Interstate Highway 35 To attend the meeting via ZOOM: dial: 1 346 248 779 Meeting ID: 848 9529 9108 Passcode: 063162 Austin, TX (512.477.4488) Thursday, January 18, 2024 11:00 AM CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM CONSENT AGENDA Public Communication (Note: There will be a three-minute time limitation) Items on the Consent Agenda may be removed at the request of any Commissioner and considered at another appropriate time on this agenda. Placement on the Consent Agenda does not limit the possibility of any presentation, discussion, or action at this meeting. Under no circumstances does the Consent Agenda alter any requirements under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, Texas Open Meetings Act. 1. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on August 17, 2023 CONSENT ITEMS EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board may go into Executive Session (close its meeting to the public) Pursuant to: a. 551.071, Texas Gov't Code, consultations with Attorney regarding legal advice, pending or contemplated litigation; or a settlement offer; b. 551.072, Texas Gov't Code, discussion about the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; c. 551.074, Texas Gov't Code, discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. d. 551.087, Texas Gov't Code, discuss certain economic development negotiations. OPEN SESSION If there is an Executive Session, the Board will return to Open Session for discussion, consideration and possible action of matters discussed in Executive Session. REPORTS - The Board will receive program updates from the President/CEO and other senior staff. ADJOURNMENT "Pursuant to 30.06, Penal Code, (trespass by holder of license with a concealed handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not attend this meeting with a concealed handgun." "Pursuant to 30.07, Penal Code (trespass by holder of license with an openly carried handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not attend this meeting with a handgun that is carried openly." "En virtud del 30.06, Codigo Penal, (traspaso titular de licencia con una pistola), una persona bajo el subcapitulo …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN FIREFIGHTERS’, POLICE OFFICERS’ AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL’S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 2024, 10:00 A.M. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT’S LEARNING AND RESEARCH CENTER 5202 E BEN WHITE, BLDG. 500 AUSTIN, TX 78741 Some members of the 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 Matthew Chustz, 512-974-2859, Matthew.Chustz@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Jolsna Thomas, Chair Melissa Rogers Farah Ahmed, Vice Chair EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items): The Commission will announce it will go into closed session to receive advice from Legal Counsel, or to discuss matters of litigation and personnel matters pursuant to Texas Government Code (LGC) Chapter 551, Section 551.071 and Section 551.074. If necessary, the Commission will go into closed session, as permitted by law regarding any item on this agenda. 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. 4. 5. 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Special Called Meeting of December 11, 2023. Approve the amended minutes of the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Special Called Meeting of March 10, 2022. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Consider and act upon request to certify the 152nd Cadet Class Eligibility List for the Austin Police Department. Discussion and possible action regarding the requests of one or more Austin Fire Department candidates to the Commission to appoint three member boards per Texas Local Government Code section 143.022(c) for another mental or physical examination, as applicable. Discussion and possible action regarding the election of Chair of the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission in compliance with Commission rule 3.03. Discussion and possible action regarding the election of Vice Chair of the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission in compliance …
Commission Member Eyna Canales-Zarate MINUTES for Firefighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Personnel’s Civil Service Commission SPECIAL CALLED MEETING Thursday, March 10, 2022 The Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission convened in a Special Called Meeting on Thursday, March 10, 2022 at 5202 East Ben White Boulevard, Building 500, Austin TX 78741. Board Members in Attendance: Commission Vice Chair Farah Ahmed Staff in Attendance: Matthew Chustz, Acting Civil Service Administrator April Shaw, Municipal Civil Service Coordinator Michael Sullivan, Civil Service Coordinator Ann Skowronski, Assistant City Attorney CALL TO ORDER Civil Service Commission Chair Thomas Vice Chair Ahmed called the Commission Meeting to order at 10:02 a.m. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No members of the public signed up to speak on this item. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes from the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Special Called Meeting of February 14, 2022. The minutes from the Special Called Meeting of February 14, 2022 were approved on Commission Member Canales-Zarate’s motion, Commission Vice Chair Ahmed seconded, and the motion passed 2-0. 2. NEW BUSINESS 1 a. Discussion and possible action regarding the appointment of a physician, psychiatrist, or psychologist to examine a police officer and to submit a report to the commission, department head, and the police officer. Pursuant to Section 143.081 LGC and Rule 15.04 of the City of Austin Fire Fighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Personnel Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations. (Andrew Vera) Commission Member Canales-Zarate made a motion to approve the appointment of a physician, psychiatrist, or psychologist to examine a police officer pursuant to Chapter 143.081 LGC. Commission Vice Chair Ahmed seconded the motion. The motion was approved 2-0. 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Report from the Civil Service Office regarding exam processes, disciplinary hearings and fit for duty actions. Michael Sullivan, Civil Service Coordinator, and Matthew Chustz, Acting Civil Service Administrator, delivered the briefing to the Commission and no action was taken. b. Future Meetings Schedule. 4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Commission Member Canales-Zarate made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Commission Vice Chair Ahmed seconded the motion. The motion was approved on a 2-0 vote, and the meeting was adjourned at 10:14 am. 2
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MONDAY DECEMBER 11, 2023 MINUTES FOR THE CITY OF AUSTIN FIREFIGHTERS’, POLICE OFFICERS’ AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL’S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2023 The Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission convened in a Special Called Meeting on Monday, December 11, 2023, at 5202 East Ben White Boulevard, Building 500, Austin TX 78741. Commissioners in Attendance: Commission Chair Jolsna Thomas Commission Vice Chair Farah Ahmed Commissioner Melissa Rogers Staff in Attendance: Chris Coppola, Law Division Chief Nathan Brown, Assistant Director Matthew Chustz, Civil Service Manager Cyndi Gordon, Civil Service Coordinator CALL TO ORDER Chair Thomas called the meeting to order at 10:01 a.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Sarah Williams, Civil Service Coordinator Abby Varela, MCS Coordinator April Roberts, MCS Coordinator None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting of October 2, 2023. The minutes from the Regular Meeting of October 2, 2023, were approved on Commissioner Rogers’ motion, Chair Thomas’ second on a 2-0 vote. Vice Chair Ahmed was off the dais. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MONDAY DECEMBER 11, 2023 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Hear and rule on appeal(s) from the Austin Police Department Lieutenant written promotional examination administered on November 28, 2023, pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code Chapter 143.034 and Rule 7 of the City of Austin Fire Fighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations. Vice Chair Ahmed moved to approve the appeal of exam question 13 and accept all answers as correct. Commissioner Rogers seconded the motion. The motion to approve the appeal of question 13 and accept all answers was approved on a 3-0 vote. Vice Chair Ahmed moved to deny the appeal of exam question 45 and keep the answer as keyed. Commissioner Rogers seconded the motion. The motion to deny the appeal of question 45 was approved on a 3-0 vote. Vice Chair Ahmed moved to deny the appeal of exam question 81 and keep the answer as keyed. Commissioner Rogers seconded the motion. The motion to deny the appeal of question 81 was approved on a 3-0 vote. Vice Chair Ahmed moved to deny the appeal of exam question 90 and keep the answer as keyed. Commissioner Rogers seconded the motion. The motion to deny …
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES THURSDAY JANUARY 18, 2024 MINUTES FOR THE CITY OF AUSTIN FIREFIGHTERS’, POLICE OFFICERS’ AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL’S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 2024 The Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission convened in a Special Called Meeting on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at 5202 East Ben White Boulevard, Building 500, Austin TX 78741. Commissioners in Attendance: Commission Chair Jolsna Thomas Commission Vice Chair Farah Ahmed Commissioner Melissa Rogers Staff in Attendance: Jaclyn Gerban, Attorney Nathan Brown, Assistant Director Matthew Chustz, Civil Service Manager Cyndi Gordon, Civil Service Coordinator CALL TO ORDER Chair Thomas called the meeting to order at 10:05 a.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Sarah Williams, Civil Service Coordinator Tymber Dhans, Civil Service Coordinator April Roberts, MCS Coordinator None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Special Called Meeting of December 11, 2023. The minutes from the Special Called Meeting of December 11, 2023, were approved on Vice Chair Ahmed’s motion, Commissioner Rogers’ second on a 3-0 vote. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES THURSDAY JANUARY 18, 2024 2. Approve the amended minutes of the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Special Called Meeting of March 10, 2022. The amended minutes from the Special Called Meeting of March 10, 2022, were approved on Vice Chair Ahmed’s motion, Commissioner Rogers’ second on a 3-0 vote. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Consider and act upon request to certify the 152nd Cadet Class Eligibility List for the Austin Police Department. The motion to approve the request to certify the 152th Class Cadet Eligibility List for the Austin Police Department was approved on Vice Chair Ahmed’s motion, Commissioner Rogers’ second, on a 3-0 vote. 4. Discussion and possible action regarding the requests of one or more Austin Fire Department candidates to the Commission to appoint three member boards per Texas Local Government Code section 143.022(c) for another mental or physical examination, as applicable. The motion to approve the appointment of a three-member board per Texas Local Government Code section 143.022(c) for another mental examination of Candidate Clark was approved on Vice Chair Ahmed’s motion, Commissioner Rogers’ second, on a 3-0 vote. 5. Discussion and possible action regarding the election of Chair of the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service …
Regular Meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission January 17, 2024 — 6:00 pm Austin Energy Headquarters 4815 Mueller Boulevard Austin, Texas Some members 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: http://www.austintexas.gov/wwc 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, call or email the board liaison at 512-972-0115 or Blanca.Madriz@austintexas.gov . To register to speak in person, people must sign up at least ten minutes before the meeting is called to order. Commissioners: William Moriarty (Mayor) Jesse Penn (District 1) Alex Navarro (District 2) Sabrina Reichert (District 3) Mike Reyes, (District 4) Sam Angoori (District 5) Shwetha Pandurangi (District 6) Judy Musgrove, Vice-Chair (District 7) Christopher Maxwell-Gaines (District 8) Marcela Tuñón Sion (District 9) Susan Turrieta, Chair (District 10) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION 1. Approval of minutes from the November 8, 2023, regular meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission. 2. Recommend approval to execute a contract for underwater diving inspections with Specialty Offshore, Inc., for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $740,000. 3. Recommend approval to execute a contract for hydrogen peroxide solution, feed system, and maintenance with US Peroxide, LLC d/b/a USP Technologies, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $3,275,000. 4. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute an Advance Funding Agreement with Texas Department of Transportation for the relocation and adjustments of existing water and wastewater lines and appurtenances in conflict with the TxDOT Loop 360 at RM2222 and Courtyard Roadway Project in the amount of $8,871,283.20 plus a 10% contingency of $887,128.32 for a total amount not to exceed $9,758,411.52. (Districts 8 & 10) The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Blanca Madriz at Austin Water, 512-972-0115 for additional information; TTY users’ …
Item 2 #23-3640 Water & Wastewater Commission: January 17, 2024 Council: January 18, 2024 Posting Language Recommend approval to execute a contract for underwater diving inspections with Specialty Offshore, Inc., for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $740,000. MBE/WBE This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (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. Lead Department Austin Water Client Department Austin Water Assistant Interim Director of Operations, Mercedes Garcia-Lopez Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $111,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language The Financial Services Department issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2200 AMA1090 for these services. The solicitation was issued on March 27, 2023, and closed on April 20, 2023. Of the six offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the lowest responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Document. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action January 17, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information The contract will provide the City with underwater diving services inspections at water treatment facilities and the Longhorn Dam. The diving services are to inspect each facility to determine the general condition of the structures and assess the level of zebra mussel infestation, remove zebra mussels as needed, open and close intake structures, and complete minor repairs. The ability to open and close intake structures is important to respond to changes in water quality and to control the water level. The zebra mussels can reduce or eliminate a plant’s ability to treat water and cause significant equipment damage if they are not removed. The contract will replace a contract which expired December 31, 2023. The requested authorization amounts for the contract were determined using historical spending and departmental estimates, including extending underwater diving service inspections to multiple sites due to the recent infestation of zebra mussels in Lake Travis, Lake Austin, and the Longhorn Dam. Item 2 #23-3640 Water & Wastewater Commission: January 17, 2024 Council: January 18, 2024 If a contract is …
Item 3 # 23-3641 Water & Wastewater Commission: January 17, 2024 Council: February 1, 2024 Posting Language Recommend approval to execute a contract for hydrogen peroxide solution, feed system, and maintenance with US Peroxide, LLC d/b/a USP Technologies, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $3,275,000. MBE/WBE This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods and services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Lead Department Austin Water Client Department Austin Water Assistant Director of Engineering Services, Charles Celauro Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $655,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language The Financial Services Department issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2200 KMF1015 for these goods and services. The solicitation was issued on August 21, 2023, and closed on September 14, 2023. The recommended contractor submitted the only responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bid received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Documents. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action January 17, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information The contract will provide the hydrogen peroxide chemical, chemical storage tanks, feed systems, and associated installation and maintenance services, including all labor, materials, equipment, and supplies. The 50% hydrogen peroxide solution is used for removing hydrogen sulfide to prevent odor and corrosion within wastewater collection and treatment systems. This contract replaces a contract expiring on March 30, 2024. The requested authorization is based on historical spending and departmental estimates of future needs. The recommended contractor is the current provider of these goods and services. If a contract is not secured, the City will not be able to prevent odor and corrosion within its wastewater collection systems. Item 3 # 23-3641 Water & Wastewater Commission: January 17, 2024 Council: February 1, 2024 PRICE ANALYSIS a) b) Solicitations: 1232 notices were sent, including 68 MBE and 42 WBE firms with no M/WBE firms responding. Cost Analysis: The proposed contract pricing is 18.08% higher than the previous contract with the BLS showing a 4.85% decrease in the market in …
Item 4 # 23-3648 Water & Wastewater Commission: January 17, 2024 Council: January 18, 2024 Posting Language Recommend approval to negotiate and execute an Advance Funding Agreement with Texas Department of Transportation for the relocation and adjustments of existing water and wastewater lines and appurtenances in conflict with the TxDOT Loop 360 at RM2222 and Courtyard Roadway Project in the amount of $8,871,283.20 plus a 10% contingency of $887,128.32 for a total amount not to exceed $9,758,411.52. (Districts 8 & 10) Lead Department Capital Delivery Services Client Department Austin Water Assistant Director of Engineering Services, Charles Celauro Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action January 17, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information The Loop 360 roadway from RM 2222 to Courtyard Drive was identified as a transportation improvement project by TxDOT. Austin Water’s existing water and wastewater lines are in conflict with proposed roadway improvements and need to be relocated. This agreement allows the existing water and wastewater infrastructure in conflict to be relocated and adjusted by the TxDOT contractor. Executing this Agreement will bring together the efforts of TxDOT and Austin Water in the design and construction of the roadway improvements and utility adjustments to reduce cost and impact to the public. The work consists of relocating approximately 4,118 feet of water and 3,214 feet of wastewater lines, including appurtenances. Austin Water project scope includes an approximately 500 feet deep bore crossing Courtyard Drive. TxDOT anticipates starting the letting (bid) process for the roadway and utility construction in May 2024. The City will provide construction inspection and testing for this project and agrees to provide funding to TxDOT for construction of water and wastewater lines and appurtenances, including the cost of any change orders made necessary by field changes to address unanticipated conditions under the terms and conditions in the agreement. TxDOT shall obtain the written approval of the City for all change order requests prior to TxDOT issuing the approved change order to the contractor. Due to the potential for unknown subsurface conditions and utility conflicts when working in the right- of-way, a 10% contingency in funding has been included to allow for the expeditious processing of any change orders. A contingency is an additional amount of money added to the construction budget to cover any …
Item 5 # 23-3647 Water & Wastewater Commission: January 17, 2024 Council: January 18, 2024 Posting Language Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a cost participation agreement with Urban Moment for the City to reimburse the developer for an amount not to exceed $3,220,000.00 for costs associated with the design and construction of an oversized wastewater main, force main, lift station, and appurtenances related to Service Extension Request No. 5646 that will provide wastewater service to a proposed condominium development located at 12905 Lowden Lane. Lead Department Austin Water Client Department Austin Water Assistant Director of Environmental, Planning and Development Services, Kevin Critendon Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action January 17, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information The Urbana Lowden Lane project consists of approximately 14 acres of land located at 12905 Lowden Lane (the “Property”). The Property is located entirely within the City of Austin’s (the “City”) 2-mile Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction, Impact Fee Boundary, Austin Water’s service area for water and wastewater, the Desired Development Zone, and the Bear Creek Watershed. A map of the property location is attached. Urban Moment (the “Applicant”) is proposing to develop approximately 165 condominium units. The Applicant requested that the City provide wastewater utility service to the Property as proposed in Service Extension Request (SER) No. 5646. Austin Water will provide retail water service to the Property as proposed in SER No. 5645. In accordance with Chapter 25-9 of the City Code, the City has asked the Applicant to oversize the gravity wastewater main, force main, and lift station in order to serve additional properties within the Bear Creek drainage basin consistent with the City’s long range planning goals for this area. If approved by City Council, the City will cost participate in this construction project only to the extent of the City’s proportionate share of the oversized wastewater improvements. The proposed oversized improvements include construction of approximately: • 1,400 feet of 15-inch gravity wastewater main from the Rancho Alto Lift Station and extending east along W. FM 1626 to Lowden Lane and then south along Lowden Lane, • 3,900 feet of force main from the 15-inch gravity wastewater main and extending south along Lowden Lane to the lift station located within the Property, and a 200-gpm capacity lift station. • …
Item 3 # 23-3641 Water & Wastewater Commission: January 17, 2024 Council: February 1, 2024 Posting Language Recommend approval to execute a contract for hydrogen peroxide solution, feed system, and maintenance with US Peroxide, LLC d/b/a USP Technologies, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $3,275,000. MBE/WBE This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods and services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Lead Department Austin Water Client Department Austin Water Assistant Director of Engineering Services, Charles Celauro Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $655,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language The Financial Services Department issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2200 KMF1015 for these goods and services. The solicitation was issued on August 21, 2023, and closed on September 14, 2023. The recommended contractor submitted the only responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bid received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Documents. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action January 17, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information The contract will provide the hydrogen peroxide chemical, chemical storage tanks, feed systems, and associated installation and maintenance services, including all labor, materials, equipment, and supplies. The 50% hydrogen peroxide solution is used for removing hydrogen sulfide to prevent odor and corrosion within wastewater collection and treatment systems. This contract replaces a contract expiring on March 30, 2024. The requested authorization is based on historical spending and departmental estimates of future needs. The recommended contractor is the current provider of these goods and services. If a contract is not secured, the City will not be able to prevent odor and corrosion within its wastewater collection systems. Item 3 # 23-3641 Water & Wastewater Commission: January 17, 2024 Council: February 1, 2024 PRICE ANALYSIS a) b) Solicitations: 1,232 notices were sent, including 68 MBE and 42 WBE firms with no M/WBE firms responding. Cost Analysis: The proposed contract pricing is 18.08% higher than the previous contract with the BLS showing a 40.7% increase in the market.
Austin Water Winter Weather Preparation Shay Ralls Roalson, P.E., Director | January 17, 2024 Water and Wastewater Commission Austin Water Winter Weather Preparation Hardened equipment and facilities + fleet preparation Provided winter weather toolkits and tips to customers Enhanced facility power resiliency Prepared emergency Staged personnel supplies communications Expanded incident management team with extreme weather activation thresholds Real-time outage map in place year-round Water distribution plans in place Winter Preparations Overview 3 Winter Preparation Activities Extreme weather activation thresholds set for the Incident Management Team Facility winterization check lists and continuity of operations (COOP) posted and accessible in VEOCI (Virtual Emergency Operations Center) Beginning each October, AW reviews winter SOPs, schedules preparatory work, and purchases necessary supplies and equipment Operational Readiness Water treatment plants maintain a baseline capacity of 235 MGD for operational and system readiness Equipment, materials, and people staged ahead of incoming weather Generators are in place at critical facilities, with emergency backup generator contracts that can be called in immediately when needed Plans, supplies and equipment are in place for community-wide potable water distribution Emergency Supplies Hub Warehouse Equipped for Incidents and Emergencies • Shelter in place supplies for staff: cots, blankets, meals ready to eat, bottled water, and hygiene kits • Emergency water distribution supplies for customers: bottled water, water totes, fire hydrant adaptors Two Potable Water Trucks Bottled Water Contracts Ready • Local vendor with supply on hand • Second vendor for multiple truck load shipments 6 Enhanced Emergency Management 7 Emergency Management Coordination and use of VEOCI system for all routine and emergency communication year-round Completed multiple emergency tabletop exercises in partnership with other City departments and agencies Conducting monthly emergency notification, life safety plan, shelter in place and/or emergency evacuation drills throughout our system Added an Emergency Plans Officer Senior focused on community resilience Incident Management Team Incident Management Team • Three rotating shifts • 34 positions • 154 named and trained staff • Clearly defined roles • Enhanced communications roles Incident Command System Training • Online and in-person training • Role specific • Hosting and instructing FEMA ICS-300 (Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents) classes in February, April, and July 9 Facility Winterization Preparation 10 Facility Winterization Preparation Water Treatment Plants Insulation of weather exposed critical components …
WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, January 17, 2024 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a regular called meeting on January 17, 2024, at Austin Energy Headquarters, 4815 Mueller Boulevard, Austin, Texas. Chair Turrieta called the Water and Wastewater Commission to order at 6:01 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: William Moriarty (remote), Jesse Penn, Alex Navarro, Mike Reyes, Shwetha Pandurangi, Judy Musgrove (remote), Christopher Maxwell-Gaines, Marcela Tuñón Sion, Chair Susan Turrieta Commission Members Absent: Sam Angoori, Sabrina Reichert PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There were no speakers registered to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION 1. Approval of minutes from the November 8, 2023, regular meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission. The minutes from the November 8, 2023, regular meeting were approved with edits to Item 13 recognizing Commissioner Alex Navarro’s appointment to Austin Water’s Cost of Service Public Involvement Committee on Commissioner Navarro’s motion and Commissioner Maxwell-Gaines’ second on an 8-0 vote with Commissioner Pandurangi off the dais, and Commissioners Angoori and Reichert absent. 2. Recommend approval to execute a contract for underwater diving inspections with Specialty Offshore, Inc., for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $740,000. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on Commissioner Penn’s motion and Commissioner Tuñón Sion’s second on an 8-0 vote with Commissioner Pandurangi off the dais, and Commissioners Angoori and Reichert absent. 3. Recommend approval to execute a contract for hydrogen peroxide solution, feed system, and maintenance with US Peroxide, LLC d/b/a USP Technologies, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $3,275,000. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on Commissioner Penn’s motion and Commissioner Maxwell-Gaines’ second on an 8-0 vote with Commissioner Pandurangi off the dais, and Commissioners Angoori and Reichert absent. 4. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute an Advance Funding Agreement with Texas Department of Transportation for the relocation and adjustments of existing water and wastewater lines and appurtenances in conflict with the TxDOT Loop 360 at RM2222 and Courtyard Roadway Project in the amount of $8,871,283.20 plus a 10% contingency of $887,128.32 for a total amount not to exceed $9,758,411.52. (Districts 8 & 10) Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on Commissioner Penn’s motion and Commissioner Tuñón Sion’s second on an 8-0 vote with Commissioner Pandurangi off the dais, and Commissioners Angoori and Reichert absent. 5. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute …
WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, January 17, 2024 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a regular called meeting on January 17, 2024, at Austin Energy Headquarters, 4815 Mueller Boulevard, Austin, Texas. Chair Turrieta called the Water and Wastewater Commission to order at 6:01 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: William Moriarty (remote), Jesse Penn, Alex Navarro, Mike Reyes, Shwetha Pandurangi, Judy Musgrove (remote), Christopher Maxwell-Gaines, Marcela Tuñón Sion, Chair Susan Turrieta Commission Members Absent: Sam Angoori, Sabrina Reichert PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There were no speakers registered to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION 1. Approval of minutes from the November 8, 2023, regular meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission. The minutes from the November 8, 2023, regular meeting were approved with edits to Item 13 recognizing Commissioner Alex Navarro’s appointment to Austin Water’s Cost of Service Public Involvement Committee on Commissioner Navarro’s motion and Commissioner Maxwell-Gaines’ second on an 8-0 vote with Commissioner Pandurangi off the dais, and Commissioners Angoori and Reichert absent. 2. Recommend approval to execute a contract for underwater diving inspections with Specialty Offshore, Inc., for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $740,000. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on Commissioner Penn’s motion and Commissioner Tuñón Sion’s second on an 8-0 vote with Commissioner Pandurangi off the dais, and Commissioners Angoori and Reichert absent. 3. Recommend approval to execute a contract for hydrogen peroxide solution, feed system, and maintenance with US Peroxide, LLC d/b/a USP Technologies, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $3,275,000. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on Commissioner Penn’s motion and Commissioner Maxwell-Gaines’ second on an 8-0 vote with Commissioner Pandurangi off the dais, and Commissioners Angoori and Reichert absent. 4. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute an Advance Funding Agreement with Texas Department of Transportation for the relocation and adjustments of existing water and wastewater lines and appurtenances in conflict with the TxDOT Loop 360 at RM2222 and Courtyard Roadway Project in the amount of $8,871,283.20 plus a 10% contingency of $887,128.32 for a total amount not to exceed $9,758,411.52. (Districts 8 & 10) Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on Commissioner Penn’s motion and Commissioner Tuñón Sion’s second on an 8-0 vote with Commissioner Pandurangi off the dais, and Commissioners Angoori and Reichert absent. 5. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute …
5. 6. 7. 8. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE Wednesday, January 17 – 11:00 A.M. Permitting and Development Center, Room 1203 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the committee may participate 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 the board liaison at (512) 974-3393 or preservation@austintexas.gov. COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Raymond Castillo, Chair Tara Dudley Ben Heimsath AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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 December 7, 2022 September 20, 2023 October 25, 2023 November 15, 2023 1. 2. 3. 4. DISCUSSION ITEMS Community Ambassadors and Mini-Grant Partner Organizations Public release of the Equity-Based Preservation Plan Launch event Future outreach and engagement around the draft plan 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 the board liaison at the Historic Preservation Office at (512) 974-3393 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Preservation Plan Committee, please contact Cara Bertron at (512) 974-1446.
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE Wednesday, November 15 – 11:00 A.M. Permitting and Development Center, Room 1203 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, Texas 78752 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 the board liaison at (512) 974-3393 or preservation@austintexas.gov. COMMITTEE MEMBERS: x Raymond Castillo, Chair ab Tara Dudley x Ben Heimsath DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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. No speakers present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES December 7, 2022 September 20, 2023 October 25, 2023 1. 2. 3. No action taken on minutes. DISCUSSION ITEMS Draft Public Engagement Plan 4. Send feedback by Nov 30th; plan will be finalized in December Acknowledge central role of Historic Landmark Commission Give everyone an opportunity to participate Don’t expect full consensus on all parts of the draft preservation plan Public engagement will include a variety of opportunities Mini grants: Invite Grants Committee member to review Create strong engagement framework and adapt it as needed during outreach FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT – 12:44 PM on a motion by Commissioner Castillo, Commissioner Heimsath seconded the motion. Vote 2-0. 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 the board liaison at the Historic Preservation Office at (512) 974-3393 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Preservation Plan Committee, please contact Cara Bertron at (512) 974-1446.
5. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE Wednesday, January 17, 2024 – 11:00 A.M. Permitting and Development Center, Room 1203 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the committee may participate 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 the board liaison at (512) 974-3393 or preservation@austintexas.gov. COMMITTEE MEMBERS: X abs X Raymond Castillo, Chair Tara Dudley Ben Heimsath MINUTES CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No public communication. APPROVAL OF MINUTES December 7, 2022 September 20, 2023 October 25, 2023 1. 2. 3. No action taken. 4. MOTION: Approve meeting minutes on a motion by Castillo, Heimsath seconding. Vote: 2- 0 DISCUSSION ITEMS November 15, 2023 Community Ambassadors and Mini-Grant Partner Organizations Ten community ambassadors selected Five Partner Organizations selected: Anderson Community Development Corporation, Creative Action, East Austin Conservancy, Taiwanese American Professionals – Austin Chapter, Tomorrow’s Promise Foundation Public release of the Equity-Based Preservation Plan Draft plan will be released on Feb. 6 Update Historic Landmark Commission members via Feb. 7 briefing and preservation plan newsletter Make Commission involvement clear in outward-facing communication Launch event Community kickoff event on Feb. 13 Future outreach and engagement around the draft plan Offer commissioners the opportunity to co-present with staff Request that Preservation Austin underrepresented heritage interns brief the full Commission on their work in May When meeting with Council members’ offices about the draft (late summer), invite commissioners FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Commission Commissioners noted that they would like to discuss a budget recommendation for the ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Adjourn on a motion by Castillo, Heimsath seconding. Vote: 2-0 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 the board liaison at the Historic Preservation Office at (512) 974-3393 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas …
Regular Meeting of the Environmental Commission January 17, 2024 at 6:00 PM Permitting And Development Center, Events Center, Room 1405 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the Environmental Commission will 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 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 Elizabeth Funk, Watershed Protection Department, at (512) 568-2244, Elizabeth.Funk@austintexas.gov no later than noon, the day before the meeting. The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Haris Qureshi Peter Einhorn Mariana Krueger Melinda Schiera Hanna Cofer AGENDA CALL TO ORDER Colin Nickells Jennifer Bristol, Secretary Kevin Ramberg, Chair David Sullivan Richard Brimer Perry Bedford, Vice Chair 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 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on December 6, 2023 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a recommendation to Austin City Council regarding the creation, continuation, termination, and status of a concession including issuance of a Request for Proposal for a concession in Town Lake Metropolitan Park for inclusion in the joint report between the Parks and Recreation Board and the Environmental Commission that is provided to City Council annually. Presenter(s): Denisha Cox, Contract Management Supervisor II and Pat Rossett, Business Process Consultant, Parks and Recreation Department WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES Update from the Urban Forestry Committee – Richard Brimer (Committee Chair), Mariana Krueger, Colin Nickells, and Melinda Schiera Update from the Joint Sustainability Committee – Haris Qureshi (member) and Richard Brimer (alternate member) Update from the Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan Citizen’s Advisory Committee – Jennifer Bristol Update from the Joint Committee of the Environmental Commission and Parks and Recreation Board – Perry Bedford, Hanna Cofer, Haris Qureshi, and Kevin Ramberg …
2023 ANNUAL ANNUAL CONCESSION CONCESSION REPORT REPORT AUSTIN PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT Contents Executive Summary ......................................................................................................................................................... 1 Concession Locations ....................................................................................................................................................... 3 Concession Contracts ....................................................................................................................................................... 5 Contract Terms Solicitations and New Contracts Contract Extensions Expiring Contracts Rowing Dock ....................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Zilker Café ........................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Rowing Dock ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Austin Rowing Club at Waller Creek Boathouse ................................................................................................................ 7 EpicSUP/The Trail Conservancy .......................................................................................................................................... 8 Rowing Dock ....................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Expedition School ............................................................................................................................................................... 9 Zilker Park Boat Rentals ..................................................................................................................................................... 9 Other Contract Changes Zilker Eagle ....................................................................................................................................................................... 10 Concession Revenue, Payments, and Expenditures ........................................................................................................ 11 Concessions Outside of Town Lake Park ......................................................................................................................... 18 Parks and Recreation Board Recommendations ............................................................................................................. 19 Environmental Commission Recommendations .............................................................................................................. 20 Revenue Share Payments Capital Improvements Public Benefit Short-Term Permits Concessions at Golf Courses Marine Waste Disposal Watercraft Census Lake Safety Consistency Across Concession Contracts New Concessions Carrying Capacity 5 5 7 9 10 12 14 15 18 18 20 21 23 24 25 25 i Unlicensed Vendor Activity Zilker Eagle Updates 26 28 Appendix 1. Temporary Concessions and Commercial Use Report FY23 .......................................................................... 29 Appendix 2. Austin Lake Water Protection Plan and Marine Waste Information ............................................................. 32 ii Executive Summary The mission of the Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) is to inspire Austin to learn, play, protect and connect by creating diverse programs and experiences in sustainable natural spaces and public places. In carrying out its mission, PARD has established nine permanent concessions in Town Lake Park that provide recreation services. These services include rentals of canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards (SUPs); rowing instruction and memberships; food and beverage sales; short-course golf; excursion boats; and a mini train. The concessions were established pursuant to City of Austin Code Section 8-1-71, which authorizes the director of the Parks and Recreation Department to allow a person to operate a food or beverage, rental, or service concession in Town Lake Park. Additionally, Section 8-1-73 requires PARD to present an annual report on the status of concessions operating in Town Lake Park to the Parks and Recreation Board and the Environmental Commission each year. At a minimum, the report must include the following information: • The name and location of each concession; • An income and expenditure statement for each concession; • The total number of boats rented on Lady Bird Lake; and • A statement describing any environmental or other problem caused or created by a concession. Within 30 days of receiving the Annual …
Austin Parks and Recreation Department Presented by Denisha Cox and Patricia Rossett PARD Financial Services Division January 17, 2024 AUSTIN CITY CODE Austin City Code § 8-1-73 requires delivery of an annual report to the Parks and Recreation Board and the Environmental Commission providing the following information regarding concessions on Lady Bird Lake Park: • Name and Location • Income and Expenditures • Total Number of Boats Rented • Environmental Concerns 2 Name and Location Austin Rowing Club at Waller Creek Boathouse Butler Pitch and Putt EpicSUP Expedition School Lone Star Riverboat Cruises Rowing Dock Texas Rowing Center Zilker Café (temporarily closed) Zilker Eagle Railroad (temporarily closed) Zilker Park Boat Rentals 3 3 Contract Terms Concession Contract Begin Contract 0 0 0 End 2 Rowing Dock 2000 2024 2 5 5 5 5 1 1 5 0 0 2 0 1 0 2 5 1 0 2 0 2 0 2 5 2 0 2 0 3 0 2 5 3 0 2 0 4 0 2 Zilker Park Boat Rentals 2006 2024 5 5 5 1 18 mo. 2 2 5 5 2 5 5 4 3 2 . o m 6 2 5 10 10 10 5 5 5 5 10 Expedition School 2020 2024 Lone Star Riverboat 2015 2025 Austin Rowing Club 2012 2026 EpicSUP* 2013 2028 Butler Pitch & Putt 2019 2029 Texas Rowing Center 2020 2030 Zilker Eagle 2021 2031 Interim Period Basic Term Option Executed Option Remaining Extension *After May 15, 2021, all EpicSUP revenue share payments go to The Trail Conservancy. 4 FY23 Gross Sales, Expenditures, and Payments to the City s n o i l l i M $3.5 $3.0 $2.5 $2.0 $1.5 $1.0 $0.5 $0.0 Butler Pitch and Putt (Pecan Grove Golf Partners) Gross Sales Reported Expenditures Payments $2,838,411 $1,315,889 $227,266 EpicSUP $394,144 $292,719 $49,173 Expedition School Lone Star Riverboats Rowing Dock Texas Rowing Center Zilker Park Boat Rentals $51,404 $39,004 $4,750 $1,081,396 $1,035,469 $99,561 $2,206,240 $1,627,750 $262,403 $2,895,049 $2,688,421 $322,984 Austin Rowing Club at Waller Creek Boathouse $3,010,728 $3,282,341 $247,901 $1,077,564 $615,248 $99,548 5 Annual Gross Sales Since 2015 6 6 Capital Improvements Butler Pitch and Putt – $78,795 • New low-voltage safety lighting • New courtyard fans, misters, and string lighting • New well water pump • New sprayer • Repair/replacement of the roofing and siding on the maintenance shed • Greenside collars expansion and sod replacement • Replacement …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20240117-002 Date: January 17, 2024 Subject: 2023 Annual Report of City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department Managed Concessions on Lady Bird (Town) Lake Motion by: Jennifer Bristol Seconded by: Peter Einhorn WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission has received a staff briefing of the 2023 Annual Report of City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) Managed Concessions on Lady Bird (Town) Lake. WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Board regarding the concessions for Lady Bird Lake. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends continuation of the concession contracts on Lady Bird Lake with the following conditions: Environmental Commission Conditions: 1. Study and report the impact on watercraft rentals and use due to toxic algae and extreme heat. 2. Report back to commission about shuttles or transportation for underserved populations or people with limited abilities to the concessions and park. 3. Continue reporting on the public benefit concessions provide. 4. PARD staff should continue to review the number of public and private watercraft that are typically on Lady Bird Lake, what the safety strategies of City of Austin, and their ability to meet capacity. 5. Provide an update on any new concessions. 6. Provide information on how carrying capacity is being addressed. 7. Report on the Zilker Eagle reconstruction, track realignment, and environmental impacts be included in the final 2024 report. VOTE: 10-0 For: Ramberg, Bedford, Bristol, Brimer, Einhorn, Kruger, Nickells, Qureshi, Schiera, Sullivan Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: Cofer Absent: None Approved By: 1 Kevin Ramberg, Environmental Commission Chair 2
in a REGULAR meeting on ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, January 17, 2024 The ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION convened Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Ramberg called the Environmental Commission Meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Perry Bedford, Jennifer Bristol, Haris Qureshi, Kevin Ramberg, and David Sullivan Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Richard Brimer, Peter Einhorn, Hanna Cofer, Mariana Krueger, Colin Nickells, Melinda Schiera Commissioners Absent: None PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Alicia Valdes -Tree planting event APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on December 6, 2023 The minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular meeting on December 6, 2023 were approved on Commissioner Bedford’s motion, Commissioner Qureshi’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Nickells and Cofer abstained. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding a recommendation to Austin City Council regarding the creation, continuation, termination, and status of a concession including issuance of a Request for Proposal for a concession in Town Lake Metropolitan Park for inclusion in the joint report between the Parks and Recreation Board and the Environmental Commission that is provided to City Council annually. Presenter(s): Denisha Cox, Contract Management Supervisor II and Pat Rossett, Business Process Consultant, Parks and Recreation Department 1 Speakers Denisha Cox, PARD (Parks and Recreation Department) Kimery Duda, Expedition School Patricia Rossett, PARD Suzanne Piper, PARD A motion to support the 2023 Annual Report of Austin Parks and Recreation Department Managed Concessions was approved on Commissioner Bristol’s motion, Commissioner Einhorn’s second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Cofer recused. COMMITTEE UPDATES 3. Update from the Urban Forestry Committee – Richard Brimer (Committee Chair), Mariana Krueger, Colin Nickells, and Melinda Schiera Commissioner Brimer shared an update on the Urban Forestry Committee and asked members to share agenda items. 4. Update from the Joint Sustainability Committee – Haris Qureshi (member) and Richard Brimer (alternate member) Commissioner Qureshi shared an update on a resolution on energy solutions from the Joint Sustainability Committee. 5. Update from the Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan Citizen’s Advisory Committee – Jennifer Bristol 6. Update from the Joint Committee of the Environmental Commission and Parks and Recreation Board – Perry Bedford, Hanna Cofer, Haris Qureshi, and Kevin Ramberg 7. Update from the South Central Waterfront Advisory Board – David Sullivan Commissioner Sullivan shared an update from the South Central Waterfront Advisory Board. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING ELECTRIC BOARD Wednesday January 17, 2024 @ 10:00 AM- In Person PERMITTING DEVELOPMENT CENTER/ 1st FLOOR, CONF RM 1401-1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 rick.arzola@austintexas.gov Gabriel Flores-Chair (Fuentes); Delwin Goss (Velasquez); David Johnson- V Chair (Madison), Victoria Shope (R.Alter), Ben Brenneman (A.Alter), Deschaine, David (Pool); CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Christian Spies(Kelly); Michael Grant (Qadri) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMUNICATION: 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. Approve the minutes of the Electrical Board Regular Called Meeting from October 18, APPROVAL OF MINUTES- 2023. DISCUSSION 2. Electrical Ordinance 80.38-Suspension of Registration 3. Code Enforcement on Stop Work orders related to Electrical Ordinance. 4. Commercial Plan Review update on workload. 5. Service Center update on staff personnel and permit output 6. Commercial and Residential Inspection update on staff vacancies and timely inspections. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans 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 Rick Arzola at Development Services Department, Building Inspections, at (512) 974-2417, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
Regular Called Meeting of the Economic Prosperity Commission Wednesday, January 17, 2024, 6:30pm City Hall, Boards & Commissions Room 1101 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas Some members of the Economic Prosperity Commission may be participating by videoconference. Audio is recorded. 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 Cesar Garza and Sabine Romero at the Economic Development Department: cesar.garza@austintexas.gov and sabine.romero@austintexas.gov or 512-974-8055 (Cesar Garza). CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Laura Dixon, Mayor (Watson) Christiana Ponder, District 1 (Harper- Madison) Benjamin Salazar, District 2 (Fuentes) Vacant, District 3 (Velasquez) Michael Nahas, Vice Chair, District 4 (Vela) Vacant, District 5 (R. Alter) Vacant, District 6 (Kelly) Amy Noel, District 7 (Pool) Luis Osta Lugo, District 8 (Ellis) Tina Cannon, District 9 (Qadri) Kelsey Hitchingham, Chair, District 10 (A. Alter) 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 Economic Prosperity Commission Regular Meeting on November 15, 2023. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation by Raul Alvarez regarding the Community Advancement Network and how this organization expands economic opportunities for the Austin area. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 3. Updates from Jobs, Procurement, and Infrastructure working groups on established focus for each group and initial findings specific to the 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 Cesar Garza at the Economic Development Department, at 512-974-8055, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Economic Prosperity Commission, please contact Cesar Garza and Stephanie Calderon at the Economic Development Department, at cesar.garza@austintexas.gov and stephanie.calderon@austintexas.gov or 512-974-8055 (Cesar Garza).
1. 2. ECONOMIC PROSPERITY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, November 15, 2023 The Economic Prosperity Commission convened in a Regular Called meeting on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at 301 W. 2nd Street, Room 1101, Austin, TX. CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair Nahas called the Economic Prosperity Commission to order at 6:59pm. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance in Person: Vice Chair Michael Nahas (4), Luis Osta Lugo (8) Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Laura Dixon (Mayor), Benjamin Salazar (2), Amy Noel (7), Tina Cannon (9) Absent: Christiana Ponder (1), Isaiah Smith (3) Absent Excused: Chair Kelsey Hitchingham (10) Vacancy: District 5, District 6 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve minutes of the Economic Prosperity Commission September and October meetings Motions to approve the September 20 meeting minutes and the October 18 meeting minutes were approved, both on Commissioner Cannon’s motion and Commissioner Osta Lugo’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Ponder, Smith, and Hitchingham were absent. DISCUSSION Presentation by Economic Development staff on Project Connect and its impact on city’s efforts to promote construction, procurement, workforce development, and small business. Donald E. Jackson and Katherine Sobel, staff at the City of Austin’s Economic Development Department, presented an overview of the Project Connect transit plan and discussed local impacts and related resources of information. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES Presentations from working groups (Jobs, Procurement and Infrastructure) on established focus for each group and initial findings specific to the working group The Jobs, Procurement, and Infrastructure working groups did not have updates. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Discussed the possibility of changing the December 20 meeting from a Regular Called meeting to a social event, but commission unable to take action due to loss of quorum. Vice Chair Nahas adjourned the meeting at 8:10pm without objection. *********** These minutes were approved at the ________ meeting on Commissioner ____ motion and Commissioner ____ second on a ___ vote. 3.
DOWNTOWN COMMISSION JANUARY 17, 2024, TIME: 5:30 p.m. Austin City Hall, Council Chamber, Room 1001 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Downtown 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 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, please contact Christine Maguire at Christine.maguire@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-7131. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: August Harris (Chair) Jen Weaver (District 1) Tania A. Ortega (District 2) Liz Coufal (District 3) Ralph E. Ishmael, Jr. (District 4) Darilynn Cardona-Beiler (District 5) Taylor Major (District 6) Mike Lavigne (District 7) Vacant (District 8) Kimberly Levinson (District 9) Sania D. Shifferd (Mayor) CALL TO ORDER Marissa McKinney (Design Commission) David Holmes (Public Safety Commission) Amy Mok (Arts Commission) Spencer Schumacher (Urban Transportation) Jennifer Franklin (Parks and Recreation Board) Carl J. Larosche (Historic Landmark Commission) Anne Charlotte Patterson (Music) AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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 1. Approve the minutes of the Downtown Commission November 20, 2023 meeting. DISCUSSION AND POSSILE ACTION ITEM 2. Discussion and possible action for the Commission to draft a resolution to Council to prioritize community engagement with regards to the Convention Center expansion. DISCUSSION ITEMS Planning Department. 3. A briefing and discussion on the Palm District Plan to be given by Stevie Greathouse of the 4. A briefing and discussion on the Seaholm District Multimodal Connectivity Projects to be given by Laura Dierenfield of the Transportation and Public Works Department. 5. Update and discussion regarding action related to the Downtown Commission taken at the December 11, 2023 and January 8, 2024 Arts Commission meetings. 6. Update and discussion regarding action related to the Downtown Commission taken at the last Historic Landmark Commission meeting. 7. Update and discussion regarding action related to the Downtown Commission taken at the December 4, 2023 and January 8, 2024 Music Commission meetings. 8. Update and discussion regarding action related to the Downtown Commission taken at the last …
DOWNTOWN COMMISSION JANUARY 17, 2024, TIME: 5:30 p.m. Austin City Hall, Council Chamber, Room 1001 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Downtown 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 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, please contact Christine Maguire at Christine.maguire@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-7131. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: August Harris (Chair) Jen Weaver (District 1) Tania A. Ortega (District 2) Liz Coufal (District 3) Ralph E. Ishmael, Jr. (District 4) Darilynn Cardona-Beiler (District 5) Taylor Major (District 6) Mike Lavigne (District 7) Vacant (District 8) Kimberly Levinson (District 9) Sania D. Shifferd (Mayor) CALL TO ORDER Marissa McKinney (Design Commission) David Holmes (Public Safety Commission) Amy Mok (Arts Commission) Spencer Schumacher (Urban Transportation) Jennifer Franklin (Parks and Recreation Board) Carl J. Larosche (Historic Landmark Commission) Anne Charlotte Patterson (Music) REVISED AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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 1. Approve the minutes of the Downtown Commission November 20, 2023 meeting. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEM DISCUSSION ITEMS Department. 2. Discussion and possible action for the Commission to draft a recommendation to Council to prioritize community engagement with regards to the Convention Center expansion. 3. A presentation on the Palm District Plan to be given by Stevie Greathouse of the Planning 4. A presentation on the Seaholm District Multimodal Connectivity Projects to be given by Laura Dierenfield of the Transportation and Public Works Department. 5. Update and discussion regarding action related to the Downtown Commission taken at the December 11, 2023 and January 8, 2024 Arts Commission meetings. 6. Update and discussion regarding action related to the Downtown Commission taken at the last Historic Landmark Commission meeting. 7. Update and discussion regarding action related to the Downtown Commission taken at the December 4, 2023 and January 8, 2024 Music Commission meetings. 8. Update and discussion regarding action related to the Downtown Commission taken at the last Parks & Recreation Board …
The Downtown Commission convened a meeting on Monday, November 20, 2023, at 301 W. 2nd Street in hybrid meeting format. DOWNTOWN COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MONDAY, NOVMEBER 20, 2023 COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE: Sania D. Shifferd August Harris, Chair Tania Ortega Darilynn Cardona-Beiler Amy Mok Taylor Major Ann Charlotte Patterson Jen Weaver Spencer Schumacher Kimberly Levinson CITY STAFF IN ATTENDANCE: Christi Vitela, Office of the City Clerk Christine Maguire, Economic Development Department CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called the meeting to order at 5:31 pm APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Downtown Commission October 18, 2023, Regular meeting. a. A motion to approve the minutes was made by Commissioner Levinson and seconded by Commissioner Taylor on a vote of (7-0) 2. Rachel Castignoli and Kirk Scanlon of the Transportation and Public Works Department gave a briefing on the city’s autonomous vehicle working group. BRIEFINGS a. No action was taken. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Cody Scott of the Austin Public Library Department presented on the Austin Public Library’s Heating and Cooling initiative. a. No action was taken. 4. Discussion of recent activities and actions taken by the Arts Commission. a. Commissioner Mok did not have an update at this time. 5. Discussion of recent activities and actions taken by the Music Commission. a. Commissioner Ann Charlotte Patterson updated the Commission on discussions and actions by the Music Commission related to: i. Commission took action to recommend to Council to direct Convention Center staff to create an advisory board for the convention center expansion 6. Discussion of recent activities and actions taken by the Urban Transportation Commission (UTC) a. Commissioner Schumacher updated the commission on discussions and actions by the Urban Transportation Commission related to: i. Council recommended amendments to City parking code and will be an option for presentation to the Downtown Commission ii. Bike parking update to the Criteria Manual in 2024 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 7. Bike parking updates to the Title 25 of the Land Development Code ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 6:58 pm without any objection.
REGULAR MEETING of the URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TUESDAY DECEMBER 5, 2023, 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 December 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 October 3, 2023. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion on implementation of the City’s Mobility Bond Action Plan Presenter: James Snow, Capital Delivery Services Department DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Presentation and possible action on a recommendation to Council on Project Connect Presenter: Austin Transit Partnership Staff 4. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation to Council related to Autonomous Vehicles in Austin Presenter: Kirk Scanlon and Rachel Castignoli, Transportation and Public Works Department 5. Discussion and possible action on a Right of Way vacation of West 35th abutting 1514 Kerbey Lane Presenter: Mashell Smith, Transportation and Public Works Department 6. Discussion and possible action on a Right of Way vacation of Clay Avenue traversing from Burnet Road to Houston Street Presenter: Mashell Smith, Transportation and Public Works Department 7. Discussion and possible action on recommendation relating to Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Board. 8. Discussion and possible action on the Commission’s 2024 meeting dates. 9. Discussion and possible action on …
MUSIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20231106-11 Vice Chair Patterson Seconded By: Commissioner Gould Date: November 6, 2023 Subject: Austin Convention Center Expansion Motioned By: Recommendation The music commission recommends that Austin City Council directs Convention Center Staff to create a Convention Center Expansion Advisory Board, consisting of stakeholders from the art, music, and other relevant communities and industries, to provide critical input for expansion planning. Description of Recommendation to Council Convention Center staff has announced plans for a comprehensive public information campaign for the expansion. As part of this public outreach, Music Commission recommends that an advisory board be formed to provide community insight for this significant downtown project. Precedent is set by the South Central Waterfront redevelopment, I-35 expansion, and Project Connect anti-displacement initiative – current public projects which benefit from project-specific community advisory boards or committees. This motion is based on study and recommendation from the Joint Arts & Music Urban Core Land Use Working Group. Rationale: • The convention center expansion will be financed by over $1 billion in public funds • The Convention Center expansion is a landmark capital project with tremendous potential for public benefits to Austin, including increased tourism revenue, exceptional public spaces, and robust programming. • City of Austin Music and Cultural grant programs are funded by Hotel Occupancy Taxes, which are directly impacted by Convention Center operations. • The adjacent publicly owned Palm School parcel holds significant historic and cultural importance, especially to Austin’s Latinx community. • The Convention Center should set itself apart and above competing facilities by leveraging and strengthening Austin’s status as a thriving mecca for creativity, arts, music, and diverse culture. • Stakeholder input from Austin’s diverse communities will enhance expansion planning vision and help the new Austin Convention Center become unique world-class destination attracting visitors from across the US and the world. Vote For: 7 (Chair Medicharla, Vice Chair Patterson, Commissioners Aguilar, Gould, Rosenthal, Davila and Strickland) Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: Commissioners Blevins, Quesada, Bartell, and Mahone Attest: Shelbi Mitchell, Program Coordinator Shelbi Mitchell 1 of 1
Palm District Planning Initiative Downtown Commission Briefing January 17, 2024 Content Background Plan Overview Council Action Next Steps Background Develop a shared vision for a complex, culturally rich, and rapidly transforming part of downtown Austin. 4 5 Resolution 20190523-029 Palm School Negotiations Rainey Street District Fund Fifth Street Mexican American Heritage Corridor Convention Center Expansion District Planning Process Improved Connectivity 6 Planning Process: 2019-2020 – Initiation – Pre-Planning – AIA Orientation Visit – Existing Conditions Report 2021 – Kick Off – Community Visioning Forums – AIA Virtual Meetings and Report – Targeted East Austin Engagement – Listening Report 2022 – Draft Vision Framework – Scenario Planning Workshops and Survey – Preferred Scenario – Implementation Planning – Draft Plan 2023 – Planning Commission Review – Council Review and Adoption 7 Plan Overview VISION The Palm District is a vibrant historic hub of downtown where the past is honored, culture is celebrated, and the future is shaped. Dense transit-oriented development is balanced with history and natural spaces creating physical connections that invite people to move easily to and through the district. The district is a dynamic place, growing and evolving, while actively retaining families and individuals who have traditionally called this place home. Creativity and innovation are cultivated, and people from Austin and beyond are welcome to live, relax, work, play, learn, and connect with others. 9 INCLUSIVE GROWTH Growth in the district will provide a prosperous future for longtime and recent residents and for established and new businesses. 10 CULTURE The district will become a destination that celebrates its multi- cultural heritage. 11 CONNECTION Physical, cultural and social connections will be strengthened within downtown and between East Austin and downtown. 12 NATURE The natural environment will be preserved and enhanced by restoring existing natural and open spaces and pursuing high standards of sustainable design and development with a focus on green infrastructure. 13 Recommendations Timing Sponsor Theme Recommendation • Build on investments and programs already underway • Guide and coordinate future actions 15 Palm District Plan will Provide Guidance To: IH 35 Reconstruction and Cap and Stitch (Lead: Corridor Program Office) Project Connect (Lead: Austin Transit Partnership) Convention Center Reconstruction (Lead: Convention Center) Waterloo Greenway Phase II and III, including Palm Park (Lead: Waller Creek LGC) Palm School Site Visioning (Lead: Travis County) Red River …
M E M O R A N D U M TO: Mayor and Council Members THROUGH: Robert Goode, Interim Assistant City Manager FROM: Richard Mendoza, Transportation and Public Works Director DATE: December 8, 2023 SUBJECT: Seaholm Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #18 Project List Recommendations _______________________________________ We want to share with you a recommended project list for consideration, based on Mayor and Council’s input, for those funds remaining through the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #18 (TIRZ), once closed. Seaholm Redevelopment District TIRZ # 18 Overview The project and financing plan for TIRZ #18 included funding for construction of a bicycle and pedestrian underpass underneath the railroad tracks at Bowie Street (commonly referred to as the “Bowie Underpass” project). Despite extensive negotiations with Union Pacific Railroad, a project agreement could not be reached. We are proposing some renovations to that original Underpass Project, but please know that we cannot move forward with the entire project as originally envisioned. Stakeholder Engagement and Recommended Alternatives Transportation and Public Works (TPW) staff convened multiple input sessions with stakeholders including community- based non-profits, Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Council representatives, real estate professionals, property managers, and neighborhood association leadership. New suggested alternatives include near-term and long-term options informed by not only the Mayor and City Council but also the Shoal Creek Conservancy’s Cypress and Shoal Creek Public Space Strategy as well as recommendations in the Austin Bicycle Plan, Urban Trails and Sidewalk plans. With that as a backdrop, TPW staff recommends the following projects in order of priority (also included identified on attached map). Page 1 of 2 Project Number Project Name and Description (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Shoal Creek Trail Underpass at the 3rd Street Bike/Ped Bridge – This project will eliminate the existing sharp turns and blind curves to improve north-south and east-west trail movements by routing the Shoal Creek trail underneath the 3rd Street bike/ped bridge and improve overall trail connections to 3rd Street. Expanded 3rd Street Bike/Ped Bridge and Study of the 3rd Street Trestle Bridge – This project will improve the quality and comfort for people crossing 3rd Street bicycle and pedestrian bridge by widening the current constrained connection, estimated at $4M, to better manage increasing volumes of people walking and bicycling. This project will also include the study and preliminary design of a public plaza at the 3rd Street trestle bridge, estimated at $1M for study and preliminary design. Because …
REGULAR MEETING of the ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL Monday, January 8, 2024, at 6:00 PM Virtual Meeting Members of the ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL will be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed remotely via videoconference or telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item 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 participation. To register to speak, call or email alexandra.irrera@flyaustin.com or 512-530- 5126. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Chair – Stephanie Lemmo, Vice Chair – J Muzacz, Monica Maldonado – Arts Commission Liaison, Sarah Carr, Taylor Davis, Kristi-Anne Shaer, Lisa Woods CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA 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 Approve the minutes of the Art in Public Places Panel Regular Meeting on December 4, 2023. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion of Chair’s Report on ‘Setting the tone for 2024’ by Chair Lemmo Discussion of Arts Commission Liaison Report on Action items from the December 2023 Arts Commissions Meeting by Arts Commission Liaison Maldonado Discussion of AIPP Panel working group to review AIPP program policies (AIPP Ordinance, Guidelines, Public Private Partnerships (P3s), Planned Unit Development (PUD), Public Improvement District (PID), and Equity Statement) Discussion of In-Person vs. Virtual AIPP Panel Meetings Discussion: Review the Mid Design for Slaughter Lane Corridor: Segment A AIPP Project – Yuliya Lanina DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. ACTION: Approve the Modified Final Design for the Comal Pocket Park AIPP Project – Dana Perrotti 7. STAFF BRIEFINGS Project Managers Updates – AIPP Staff Collections Manager Report – Sean Harrison 8. 9. 10. AIPP Program Manager Update – Constance Y. White 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 contact Alex Irrera at the Aviation Department at alexandra.irrera@flyaustin.com or 512-530- 5126 for additional information; TTY users' route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the …
