REGULAR MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2024, 5:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE, RM. 1203 AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the HIV PLANNING COUNCIL may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: Click here to join the meeting Public comment will be allowed online via Teams or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either online or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email the Office of Support, (512) 972-5841, hivplanningcouncil@austintexas.gov CURRENT HIV PLANNING COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Kelle’ Martin, Chair Marquis Goodwin, Vice-Chair, conflicted Zachery Garay, GMCS Committee Chair, conflicted Ashley Garling, FASPNA Committee Chair Kristina McRae-Thompson AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 6/3/2024 will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. May 7, 2024 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS and/or service standards. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Introductions/Announcements 4. Office of Support Staff Report 5. Administrative Agent Report DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Members will declare conflict of interest with relevant agenda items, service categories, 6. Discussion and approval of Policies and Procedures 7. Discussion and approval of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) 8. Discussion and approval of Bylaws edits COMMITTEE UPDATES 9. Governance/Membership and Care Strategies Committee 10. Finance/Allocations and Strategic Planning/Needs Assessment Committee FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 11. Discussion of Workplan calendar ADJOURNMENT Indicative of action items The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For More Information on the HIV Planning Council, please contact Nathalia Delgadillo at (512) 972-5841.
Regular Meeting of the ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION Tuesday, June 4, 2024 Austin City Hall, Board and Commissions Room, Room 1101 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX. Some members of the Zoning and Platting Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Scott Boone (District 1) Alejandra Flores – Parliamentarian (District 5) William D. Floyd (Mayor) David Fouts (District 2) Ryan Puzycki (District 7) Hank Smith – Chair (District 8) Lonny Stern (District 3) Carrie Thompson – Secretary (District 10) Betsy Greenberg – Vice-Chair (District 6) District 4 -Vacant District 9 -Vacant EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Zoning & Platting Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the speaker registration deadline will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on May 21, 2024. PUBLIC HEARINGS Executive Liaison: Joi Harden, 512-974-1617 Interim Liaison: Nicole Corona, 512-974-3146 Attorney: AJ Urteaga, 512-974-2386 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Eric and Laurie Hyman Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-2023-0154 - Randy Road - Hyman; District 6 11401 Randy Road, Bull Creek Watershed Land Answers, Inc. (Jim Whittliff) DR to SF-1-CO Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department C14-2024-0028 - 11708 Pearce Lane LLC; District 2 11708 Pearce Lane, Onion Creek 11708 Pearce Lane LLC (Caleb Landes) Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. (Jonathan Sosebee) DR to CS Recommended Nancy Estrada, 512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov Planning Department 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: 4. CUP: SP-2022-0531D - Walnut Creek - January Dr Flood Risk Reduction; District 1 11505 1/2 January Dr, Walnut Creek Location: Owner/Applicant: City of Austin Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Capital Delivery Services, Claudia Corsetti The applicant is requesting a variance from LDC 25-8-281 to allow construction within a Seep/Spring Complex Critical Environmental Feature buffer for a drainage outfall. Recommended Meg Greenfield, 512-978-4663, meg.greenfield@austintexas.gov DSD COMMITTEE AND WORKING GROUP REPORTS 5. Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee – Update pertaining to recommendations to the Planning …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2024 The ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR meeting Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX. Chair Smith called the Zoning and Platting Commission Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Hank Smith, Lonny Stern, Carrie Thompson Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Scott Boone, Alejandra Flores, William Floyd, David Fouts, Betsy Greenberg, and Ryan Puzycki Commissioners absent: None 2 vacancies on the dais. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the speaker registration deadline will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES None 1. Approval of minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on April 16, 2024. Approval of minutes from April 16, 2024 and May 7, 2024 were approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Stern, seconded by Commissioner Thompson on a vote of 9-0. Two vacancies on the dais. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Zoning: C14-2024-0045 - Burnet Hotel; District 7 12905 & 12921 Burnet Road, Walnut Creek Location: Owner/Applicant: Mopac Crossing LLC (Saeed Minhas) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Viewpoint Engineering (Eric Beals) LO, SF-6 to GR Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department Motion to grant the zoning of C14-2024-0045 - Burnet Hotel located at 12905 & 12921 Burnet Road, Walnut Creek was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Stern, seconded by Commissioner Thompson on a vote of 9-0. Two vacancies on the dais. C14-2023-0155 - 2103 Oak Valley Rd; District 5 3. Zoning: 2103 Oak Valley Road Location: Owner/Applicant: Eddie & Leila Mayfield Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Keepers Land Planning (Ricca Keepers) I-RR to SF-3 Applicant Postponement Request to July 2, 2024 Cynthia Hadri, 512-974-7620, cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov Planning Department Motion to grant the applicant Postponement Request to July 2, 2024 of C14-2023- 0155 - 2103 Oak Valley Rd located at 2103 Oak Valley Road was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Stern, seconded by Commissioner Thompson on a vote of 9-0. Two vacancies on the dais. STAFF BRIEFING 3. Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan Presenter: Kimberlee Harvey, Kimberlee.harvey@austintexas.com, 512-972-1686 Item conducted as posted. No action taken. COMMITTEE AND WORKING GROUPS REPORTS 4. Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee – Update pertaining to recommendations to the …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2023-0154 (Randy Road – Hyman) DISTRICT: 6 ADDRESS: 11401 Randy Road ZONING FROM: DR TO: SF-1-CO*** *The applicant submitted a letter on January 17, 2024, amending their request from SF-3 to SF-3- CO to add a conditional overlay to prohibit two-family residential and duplex uses on the property (please see Applicant’s Amendment Letter - Exhibit C). **On April 2, 2024, their the applicant submitted a second revision rezoning request to SF-1-CO. The proposed conditional overlay (CO) will prohibit Two-Unit see Residential Residential Applicant’s 2nd Amendment Letter - Exhibit G). letter amending property Duplex (please uses and the on ***On May 2, 2024, the applicant submitted a third revision letter to change to the proposed conditional overlay for the property. The applicant is now requesting SF-1-CO zoning, with a conditional overlay the property (please see Applicant's 3rd Amendment Request Letter - Exhibit H). the Three-Unit Residential use on to prohibit SITE AREA: 1.48 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Eric and Laurie Hyman AGENT: Land Answers, Inc. (Jim Wittliff) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff’s recommendation is to grant the applicant's amended request of SF-1-CO, Single Family Residence-Large Lot-Conditional Overlay Combining District, zoning. The conditional overlay will prohibit Three-Unit Residential use on the property. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: March 5, 2024: Postponed to April 16, 2024 at the neighborhood's request by consent (6-0, S. Boone, K. Garrett and L. Stern-absent); B. Greenberg-1st, A. Flores-2nd. April 16, 2024: Approved staff's recommendation of SF-1-CO zoning, with additional condition to permit no more than a two (2) residential units on the property, by consent (7-0); B. Greeberg-1st, A. Flores-2nd. June 4, 2024 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: C14-2023-0154 ISSUES: 2 After the case went before the Zoning and Platting Commission on April 16, 2024, the applicant realized that they would need to the Two-Unit Residential and Duplex Residential uses as permitted uses on the property. Upon reviewing the code amendment for the Home Options for Middle Income Empowerment (Ordinance No. 20231207-001) that was approved by the City Council in December, the applicant determined that they will need the Two-Unit Residential use to develop a guest house on the site. Therefore, the applicant has amended their rezoning request and the case has been re- noticed for the June 4, 2024 Zoning and Platting Commission meeting for reconsideration (please see Applicant's 3rd Amendment Request Letter - Exhibit H). On …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 2 TO: CS CASE: C14-2024-0028 – 11708 Pearce Lane LLC ADDRESS: 11708 Pearce Lane ZONING FROM: DR SITE AREA: 2.76 acres to be rezoned out of 10.97 acres PROPERTY OWNER: 11708 Pearce Lane LLC (Caleb Landes) AGENT: Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. (Jonathan Sosebee) CASE MANAGER: Nancy Estrada (512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant general commercial services (CS) district zoning. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see pages 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 4, 2024: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: None at this time. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject rezoning area is 2.76 acres and located at the northeast corner of State Highway 130 frontage lanes and Pearce Lane. The subject property is part of a 10.97 acre undeveloped tract that is partially in the City of Austin full-purpose jurisdiction and partially in the ETJ. The 2.76 acres that are in the full-purpose jurisdiction are currently zoned development reserve (DR) district zoning. There is undeveloped acreage directly to the east as well as a manufactured home park (GR- CO; MH-CO), single family residences on large lots to the south (County) and the northbound frontage lanes of SH 130 to the west. Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and A-1 (Aerial Exhibit). C14-2024-0028 Page 2 The Applicant is requesting general commercial (CS) district zoning for the 2.76 acres located within the full-purpose jurisdiction in order to be able to develop a convenience store that includes a service station. Access is proposed from both the frontage of SH 130 and Pearce Lane. Access from SH 130 will be coordinated through TxDot. Access from Pearce Lane is within the jurisdiction of Travis County. Staff is recommending the Applicant's request for CS given its location at the intersection of a State Highway and an arterial roadway, and commercial zoning would enable the provision of goods and services to several single family residential neighborhoods in the vicinity. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. The proposed general commercial services (CS) district zoning is intended for commercial or industrial uses that typically have operating characteristics or traffic service requirements generally incompatible with residential environments. 2. Zoning should promote the policy of locating retail and more intensive zoning near the intersections of arterial roadways or at the intersections of arterials and …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ENVIRONMENTAL VARIANCE REVIEW SHEET SP-2022-0531D CASE NUMBER: PROJECT NAME: Walnut Creek - January Dr Flood Risk Reduction ADDRESS OF SITE: 11505 ½ January Drive NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AREA: NA WATERSHED: Walnut Creek JURISDICTION: Austin Full Purpose ZAP HEARING DATE: June 4, 2024 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 1 APPLICANT/ OWNER: AGENT: City of Austin Watershed Protection Department Rebeka McKay Isaac Chavez (512) 974-3353 Capital Delivery Services Department Claudia Corsetti, Project Management Division Xiaoqin Zhang, Engineering Services Division (512) 974-7205 Meg.greenfield@austintexas.gov (512) 978-4663 CASE MANAGER: Meg Greenfield PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The project proposes to install approximately 1,700 linear feet of storm lines to replace approximately 2,000 linear feet of aging storm lines within residential drainage easements. There will be no increase in impervious cover for post-development conditions. The existing Walnut Creek outfall will be modified by adding foundation or wingwall thickness for stability and energy dissipators to minimize the flooding of downstream properties. The applicant is requesting a variance from LDC 25-8-281 to allow construction within a Seep/Spring Complex Critical Environmental Feature buffer for the drainage outfall. The variance was approved with the following conditions by the Environmental Commission on May 15, 2024: 1. Repair erosion throughout area. 2. Place Grow Zone Signs at 100 ft intervals, 30 ft from curb. 3. Expand native planting and seeding throughout the Grow Zone and the curb (no plantings outside of the Grow Zone; sod area for stabilization can remain.) 4. Ensure that placement of topsoil, temp irrigation and weed management are included with the restoration. 5. Remove remaining driveway aprons and replace with curb and gutter. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of these requests with the Environmental Commission conditions. SUMMARY COMPONENTS OF SITE PLAN: All reviewers have approved the site plan except for AW Pipeline Engineering. PROJECT INFORMATION SITE AREA EXISTING ZONING FLOOR-AREA RATIO BUILDING COVERAGE IMPERVIOUS COVERAGE PARKING EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES 118,329 sq. ft. ROW Allowed NA NA NA NA Proposed NA NA NA NA ZONING LAND USES Right-of-Way Width 60 feet Pavement Width Classification Approx. 37 feet Local Mobility ROW SF-2 SF-2 SF-2 SF-2 Site North South East West ABUTTING STREETS Street ROW Single Family Single Family Single Family Single Family January Dr NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Lost and Found Pets Austin Neighborhoods Council Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Homeless Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation North Growth Corridor Alliance Northeast Walnut Creek Neighborhood Assn. SELTexas Sierra Club …
REGULAR MEETING of the URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TUESDAY JUNE 4, 2024, at 6:00pm PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER ROOM 1405 6310 Wilhemina Delco Drive 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 May 6, 2024 with the following information: name, item number(s) to speak on, telephone number, and email address. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Heather Buffo - (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) Deshon Brown- (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 May 7, 2024. 2. Urban Trails and Sidewalk Program updates Presenters: Justin Norvell, Transportation and Public Works DISCUSSION ITEMS COMMITTEE UPDATES 3. Update from Commissioner Schumacher from the Downtown Commission regarding 4. Update from Commissioner Wheeler from the Joint Sustainability Committee regarding actions taken at the May 15, 2024 meeting actions taken at the May 22, 2024 meeting actions taken at the May 21, 2024 meeting actions taken at the May 6, 2024 meeting 23, 2024 meeting 5. Update from Commissioner Schumacher from the Bicycle Advisory Council regarding 6. Update from Commissioner Kavelman from the Pedestrian Advisory Council regarding 7. Update from Chair Somers on the City Council Mobility Committee regarding the May 8. Update from Chair Somers from the Community Advisory Committee for Austin Transit Partnership Board regarding actions taken at the May 9, 2024 meeting FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal …
Bruning at 53rd/Clarkson/Middle Fiskville Sidewalks and Urban Trails Updates Urban Transportation Committee June 4th, 2024 Plans and Policies 2 Austin Sidewalk Program History • • • • • • • • • • • • 1969 Sidewalks Required with Subdivision (Building Permit) 1988 Sidewalks Required with Site Plan 1991 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 1995 Code Changes Eliminate landowner responsibility for sidewalks 1998 Transportation Bond $152M 2000 Pedestrian Plan Adopted 2000 transportation Bond $150M 2002 Complete Street resolution (20% Rule) 2006 Subchapter E Streetscape standards adopted 2006 Transportation Bond $103M with approximately $11 M for sidewalks 2006 City of Austin Sidewalk Maintenance Program initiated 2008 Sidewalks Required with Building Permit including infill and remodel projects (Fee-in-lieu initiated) • • • • • • • • • • • • 2009 Sidewalk Plan/ADA Transition Plan – Citywide sidewalk and curb ramp data – Equity based prioritization 2010 Transportation Bond $4.5M for sidewalks 2012 Imagine Austin Adopted 2012 Transportation Bond $25M for sidewalks 2013 Updated Complete Streets Resolution 2014 Pedestrian Advisory Council formed 2016 Sidewalk Plan/ADA Transition Plan Update 2016 Mobility Bond $720M total with $37.5M for sidewalks 2018 start transition from bond funding to Operating Funds for sidewalk maintenance 2018 Transportation Bond $25M for sidewalk rehabilitation 2020 Mobility Bond $80M for sidewalks 2022/2023 ATX Walk, Bike, Roll – coordinated update to Sidewalk, Urban Trails, and Bikeways plans 3 Sidewalks: Scope of the Challenge In 2023 32% of sidewalks in Austin were classified as functionally acceptable (improved from 16% functionally acceptable in 2015) 4 How to address 1,500 miles of absent sidewalk City of Austin | TPW | Sidewalks and Urban Trails Division (SUTD) Completing the Pedestrian Network City of Austin | TPW | Sidewalks and Urban Trails Division (SUTD) 6 Program Based Implementation • Condition Assessment • Service Plan – New and Rehab • Coordination • Mobility Annual Plan • Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Construction – Field Engineered – Unit Cost contracts • Repeat annually (continuously) (before) Payton Gin and Ohlen Road (after) City of Austin | TPW | Sidewalks and Urban Trails Division (SUTD) 7 Coordination Flowchart Programs Sidewalk Bicycle Safe Routes To School Urban Trails Safety / Vision Zero Transit Enhancement Neighborhood Partnering Substandard St. Large CIP Implementation Mode ATSD Street Design (Project Development + Public Process) Timeframe (Concept to Complete) 3-12 Months 3-24 Months SUTD & PDD Quick Build Field Engineered + IDIQ contracts Traffic Control Devices, …
AUSTIN INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCE PLANNING COMMUNITY TASK FORCE June 4, 2024 --12:00pm Hybrid Regular Meeting Austin Energy Headquarters 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723 Room 1111 Some members of the BOARD/COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live For more information go to: Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. The first 10 speakers to register will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns not on the agenda. To register, contact Emily Rafferty at emily.rafferty@austintexas.gov. The information required is the speaker’s name, item number(s) they wish to speak on if applicable, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). CURRENT TASK FORCE MEMBERS: Voting Members: Bill Moriarty Sarah Faust Hani Michel Perry Lorenz Madelline Mathis Todd Bartee Robert Mace, Vice Chair Paul DiFiore Vanessa Puig-Williams Jennifer Walker, Chair Ex Officio Non-Voting Members: Austin Water: Kevin Critendon Austin Energy: Kathleen Garrett Austin Resource Recovery: Donald Hardee Housing and Planning: Tymon Khamsi Office of Innovation: Daniel Culotta Office of Sustainability: Zach Baumer Parks and Recreation: Liana Kallivoka Watershed Protection: Ramesh Swaminathan AGENDA CALL TO ORDER – PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Review and approve the meeting minutes from the Regular Task Force meeting on May 14, 2. Update on Lower Colorado River and Highland Lakes water supply conditions 3. Update on Preliminary Water management strategy Assessment and Vulnerability 4. Update on Water Forward 2024 Demand Management Strategies Evaluation (WAVE) results FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURN 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 Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force Liaison, Emily Rafferty at 512-972-0427, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task …
Water Forward Task Force (WFTF) Water Forward 2024 Working Group May 29, 2024 Meeting Notes Teams Meeting, 3:00 pm Attendees: Jennifer Walker, WFTF Madelline Mathis, WFTF Emily Rafferty, Austin Water Marisa Flores-Gonzalez, Austin Water Preview of WFTF Member Conservation and Demand Management Strategies Feedback Austin Water staff went over the written feedback that they had received from Task Force members regarding conservation and demand management strategies. Austin Water staff discussed the next steps of providing this feedback to Austin Water’s consultant, Plummer. Over the month of June, the consultant will develop costs and yields for any tactical demand management strategies based on Task Force member feedback. Austin Water staff shared that at the July Task Force meeting, Austin Water aims to share the costs and yields of additional demand management strategies developed by the consultant. Task Force member questions and discussion included the following: • Task Force members discussed the future survey to be sent out regarding tactical demand management strategies and possibly including costs and yields in the survey, depending on the timing of the survey release • Task Force members provided further feedback on existing comments regarding the following: o Decentralized facilities could be a way to expand reuse ordinance to include smaller/mid-sized buildings instead of piping all the way to centralized reclaimed infrastructure. o Provide a certification program tailored for landscapers and landscape architects, enabling them to demonstrate their expertise in building water- efficient landscapes. o Collaborate with the Texas Native Plant Society to enhance informational materials for landscapers by incorporating recommendations for plants based on root depth and their benefit to stormwater infiltration. o Implement a color-coded feedback system in the MyATX Water portal, where customers' water usage is visually represented. AW staff shared that this type of practice is already in place in the portal. Water Forward 2024 Working Group Meeting May 2024
Water Forward Task Force Member Written Feedback (Received 5/14/2024 --- 5/21/2024) Feedback Received by Bill Moriarty: • Completion of the reclaimed water hook up to the new Travis County Courthouse. • Completion of the Indirect Potable Reuse Project that was previously identified in WF18. I think there needs to be an initial evaluation to see if this project is even feasible anymore given the algae issue and other possible permitting of public relations issues. • An evaluation of the existing and near-term reclaimed water piping network to identify obvious hook ups, that are not currently connected. This could be facilities with various high non-potable demands such as irrigation and air conditioning chillers. These facilities could then be approached by Austin Water to gauge their interest in hooking up. • An evaluation of the State Capital Complex for a complete conversion to reclaimed water for non-potable purposes. (Irrigation, air conditioning chillers, ornamentals, future buildings that could be dual plumbed. • An evaluation of the University of Texas Campus for a complete conversion to reclaimed water for non-potable purposes. (Irrigation, air conditioning chillers, ornamentals, future buildings that could be dual plumbed. • An evaluation of large non-potable customers (irrigation, chillers) city wide for possible hook up to reclaimed water system. Feedback Received by Paul DiFiore: My main concern with our Drought Contingency Plan and Water Conservation Plan is that over the next decades, Austinites will work diligently to conserve water, yet we will fail to manage where our supply goes. As it stands, all our hard-earned gains on water conservation are vulnerable to being instantly wiped away by massive new industrial users coming onto our system. It’s a glaring hole in our planning process. And it exists because of an outdated east-west inequity in our city, which allows for projects in the so-called Drinking Water Protection Zone to receive heightened levels of public scrutiny while those in the so-called Desired Development Zone get staff approval with no boards or council oversight. Consider the anticipated goals in the Water Conservation Plan: by 2029 we are hoping to save 245 million gallons of water each year through the increased use of our reclaimed water system. Likewise we are hoping to save 266 million gallons of water each year through landscape transformation. Each of those monumental efforts—which require massive resources from utility staff and buy-in from tens of thousands of Austin residents—would be more than …
Water Forward WAVE evaluation Water Forward Task Force Meeting June 2024 Our analysis identifies candidate 50-year portfolios of supply and demand WMS UNCERTAINTIES Future Hydrologic Sequences Regional Supply Scenarios Future Water Demand Forecasts WAM WAM Needs Assessment Projected water demands and supplies Mini-WAM Model Water balance model of AW system WMS Optimization System Performance MAXIMIZES Cost MINIMIZES 50-Year Candidate WMS Portfolios INPUTS MODELING OUTPUTS Candidate portfolios are built from an optimization of nearly 2M combinations of WMS WMS Description ASR BGD IPRLBL OCR OCR+ Decker AddLCRA Additional Supply from LCRA, regional Colorado River partnerships, and/or water rights optimization Aquifer Storage and Recovery Brackish Groundwater Desalination Indirect Potable Reuse through Lady Bird Lake with local Inflows New Off Channel Reservoir, Colorado River water New Off Channel Reservoir, Colorado River and reclaimed water Off-channel reservoir supplied by Colorado River water (Decker Lake) Seawater Desalination Direct Potable Reuse from Wastewater Treatment Plant Interbasin Transfer (surface water) Importation of conventional groundwater CR - Current Ordinance, DCR - Phase 1, OR - Current Ordinance CR - Larger System, DCR - Phase 1, OR - Smaller Building Threshold CR - Larger System, DCR - Phase 1, OR - Adjusting Benchmarks SWD DPR IBT GW DR1 DR2 DR3 DR4 DR5 DR6 DR7 CR - Larger Connection Area, DCR - Phase 1, OR - Smaller Building Threshold CR - Larger Connection Area, DCR - Phase 1, OR - Adjusting Benchmarks CR - Larger System, Larger Connection Area, DCR - Phase 1, OR - Smaller Building Threshold, Adjusting Benchmarks CR - Larger System, Larger Connection Area, DCR - Phase 1, 2, OR - Smaller Building Threshold, Adjusting Benchmarks Individual WMS can be organized into specific pathways over time Can start with DR1 and continue indefinitely DR1 Time (2030 to 2080) Individual WMS can be organized into specific pathways over time Or, can start with DR1 and then jump to DR2 at some point in the future DR1 DR2 Time (2030 to 2080) Individual WMS can be organized into specific pathways over time Or, can start with DR1, then jump to DR2, and finally to DR7 DR1 DR2 DR7 Time (2030 to 2080) Individual WMS can be organized into specific pathways over time Pathways map shows full set of possible Demand Reduction Pathways DR1 DR2 DR3 DR4 DR5 DR6 DR7 Time (2030 to 2080) Rhodium selects among possible combinations to build a set of equally-optimal candidate portfolios For each candidate …
Update on Water Forward 2024 Demand Management Strategies June 4, 2024 Task Force Feedback Summary of Task Force WCP/DCP Feedback 3 Staff to report on necessary changes to the WCP to meet trajectory set in 2019 goals, including specific measures and projected water savings Launch a high-profile education program through Austin Water University to raise awareness about drought and promote water reduction Creation of separate educational graphics for residential and commercial sectors to clarify watering schedules Concern raised about aiming for less than 1% reduction in water consumption over five years due to increasing heat and insufficient water replenishment Further analysis of the effectiveness of increasing rebates for voluntary reclaimed water hookups to reduce demand for potable water Increase public oversight into service extension requests Completion of reclaimed hookup to the new Travis County Courthouse Assessment of the existing and near-term reclaimed water piping network to identify facilities with high non-potable demands for potential hook ups Evaluation of the State Capital Complex and University of Texas campus for a complete conversion to reclaimed water for non-potable purposes Evaluation of large non-potable customers city-wide for possible hook up to the reclaimed water system Expand onsite reuse ordinance to include mid-size and smaller buildings 4 Summary of Task Force Tactical Demand Management Feedback Comparison of water usage for similar size houses within My ATX Water Training and education programs for local landscapers and garden nurseries as part of Water Efficient and Native Landscapes Summary of Task Force Water Forward Demand-Side Water Management Strategy Feedback 5 Water Forward 2024 Working Group Meeting Recap Discussed written feedback received from Task Force members Received further feedback on existing comments: • Provide a certification program tailored for landscapers and landscape architects, enabling them to demonstrate their expertise in building water- efficient landscapes. • Collaborate with the Texas Native Plant Society to enhance informational materials for landscapers by incorporating recommendations for plants based on root depth and their benefit to stormwater infiltration. 6 Next Steps Goal for this Summer 1 2 3 4 Review total water demand and demand reduction goals for the near- term (5-10 years) within WF24 Identify specific tactical measures to implement to achieve goals Assign costs and yields to those measures Include measures in WF24 Recommendations and in revised WCP and DCP 8 Questions?
Regular Meeting of the ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, Board and Commissions Room, Room 1101 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX. Some members of the Zoning and Platting Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Scott Boone (District 1) Alejandra Flores – Parliamentarian (District 5) William D. Floyd (Mayor) David Fouts (District 2) Ryan Puzycki (District 7) Hank Smith – Chair (District 8) Lonny Stern (District 3) Carrie Thompson – Secretary (District 10) Betsy Greenberg – Vice-Chair (District 6) District 4 -Vacant District 9 -Vacant EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Zoning & Platting Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the speaker registration deadline will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on May 21, 2024. PUBLIC HEARINGS Executive Liaison: Joi Harden, 512-974-1617 Interim Liaison: Nicole Corona, 512-974-3146 Attorney: AJ Urteaga, 512-974-2386 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Eric and Laurie Hyman Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-2023-0154 - Randy Road - Hyman; District 6 11401 Randy Road, Bull Creek Watershed Land Answers, Inc. (Jim Whittliff) DR to SF-1-CO Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department C14-2024-0028 - 11708 Pearce Lane LLC; District 2 11708 Pearce Lane, Onion Creek 11708 Pearce Lane LLC (Caleb Landes) Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. (Jonathan Sosebee) DR to CS Recommended Nancy Estrada, 512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov Planning Department 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: 4. CUP: SP-2022-0531D - Walnut Creek - January Dr Flood Risk Reduction; District 1 11505 1/2 January Dr, Walnut Creek Location: Owner/Applicant: City of Austin Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Capital Delivery Services, Claudia Corsetti The applicant is requesting a variance from LDC 25-8-281 to allow construction within a Seep/Spring Complex Critical Environmental Feature buffer for a drainage outfall. Recommended Meg Greenfield, 512-978-4663, meg.greenfield@austintexas.gov DSD COMMITTEE AND WORKING GROUP REPORTS 5. Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee – Update pertaining to recommendations …
Update on Lower Colorado River and Highland Lakes water supply conditions Highland Lakes Inflows Lakes Buchanan & Travis Combined Storage Combined Storage of Lakes Buchanan and Travis January 1, 2005 through May 28, 2024 2.0M ac-ft Full Storage t e e f - e r c a , e g a r o t S 2,200,000 2,000,000 1,800,000 1,600,000 1,400,000 1,200,000 1,000,000 800,000 600,000 400,000 200,000 1.4M ac-ft, DCP Stage 1 0.9M ac-ft, DCP Stage 2 0.75M ac-ft, DCP Stage 3 0.6M ac-ft, DCP Stage 4 0 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 U.S. Drought Monitor NOAA 3-month Outlook: July – September The seasonal outlooks combine long-term trends, soil moisture, and El Nino/Southern Oscillation. NOAA El Niño/Southern Oscillation Forecast A transition from El Niño to ENSO-neutral is likely in the next month La Niña may develop in June- August (49% chance) or July- September (69% chance) Lakes Buchanan & Travis Combined Storage Projections Lakes Buchanan and Travis Total Combined Storage Projection (LCRA) ) t e e f - e r c a n o i l l i m ( e m u o V l Current Storage DCP Stage 1 1.4 MAF DCP Stage 2 0.9 MAF DCP Stage 3 0.75 MAF DCP Stage 4 0.6 MAF Questions?
African American Cultural Heritage District Resolution No. 20210902-048 Economic Development Department June 4, 2024 African American Cultural Heritage District Resolution No. 20210902-048 • Cultural Districts History • Resolution • Proposed Approach • Phase 1 • Phase 2 • Ongoing Challenges • Next Steps • Questions C I T Y O F A U S T I N AACHD History AACHD Cultural District History • Resolution No. 20071213-058 establishes the African American Cultural Arts District, the City of Austin’s first Cultural District • Achieved State Cultural District Designation through the Texas Commission on the Arts in 2009 • Established Six Square, the cultural district management entity, in 2013 • The City of Austin lacks a holistic cultural district resourcing policy C I T Y O F A U S T I N Economic and Cultural District Framework Policy The Economic Development Department seeks to develop a holistic framework to organize, recognize, and resource economic and cultural districts: • Policy aims to leverage economic benefits of concentrated activity in defined districts. • Districts serve as tourist attractions, offering diverse experiences. • Well-defined districts support thriving commerce and cultural preservation. • Unified management, branding, programming, and improvements amplify economic impact and foster synergy among stakeholders. • Economic Development Department intends to bring to Council a Policy for consideration on July 18th • Policy will have limited impact to AACHD initiatives C I T Y O F A U S T I N Resolution No. 20210902-048 Resolution No. 20210902-048 • Directs the City Manager to determine strategies necessary to implement various initiatives to preserve and enhance the African American Cultural Heritage District (AACHD) • FY24 City Council approved to support Resolution Initiatives: • Develop and Update Maps • Implement a Placemaking Program • Assist with Historic Designation of Sites • Establish a funding mechanism for • Develop Directional Wayfinding System for the AACHD Public Art and Cultural Programming • Create a Strategic Plan for the AACHD • Current Dedicated Funding Support: FY24 Budget Process – General Funds $200,000 (must be allocated by September 30th ) FY24 Historic Preservation Funds - $200,000* (concerns with applicability of funds) • • C I T Y O F A U S T I N Proposed Approach Proposed Approach • Assigned to Economic Development Department – Economic and Cultural Districts • Specializes in: Place-Based Economic Development Initiatives; Economic District Strategic Planning; Community Organizing/Education; Place-Enhancement; Project Implementation • Phase 1: …
