Resolution to Mandate Alternatives to Resistance Water Heating in the Energy Building Code WHEREAS, all-electric resistance water heaters are profoundly inefficient, expensive for consumers to operate, and increase air pollution and carbon emissions; and WHEREAS, the majority of Austin Energy’s new Residential customers between 2013 and 2023 have electric resistance water heaters installed; and WHEREAS, many of these Residential customers do not have a choice about using this appliance because they live in rented single-family homes and multifamily units; and WHEREAS, most customers who reside in rented units are likely to be in the lower half of income levels and therefore less able to pay high electric bills; and WHEREAS, 60% or more of the energy costs for all-electric resistance water heating can be saved by use of heat pump water heaters and solar water heaters; and WHEREAS, Austin Energy has no programs for electric water heating load management, and has no rebate program for new buildings to encourage alternatives to resistance water heating, including heat pump water heaters and solar water heaters; WHEREAS, the state of California mandates high energy-efficiency heat pump water heaters or solar water heaters in its prescriptive option for its Residential energy building code; and WHEREAS, prescriptive codes set a floor of efficiency levels while allowing alternative compliance performance codes to meet this minimum level of efficiency; THEN BE IT RESOLVED the Resource Management Commission recommend that the City Council delay enactment of the new Residential Energy Building Code to insert language that requires the use of heat pump water heaters and solar water heaters as alternatives to electric resistance water heaters in all-electric buildings not also served by gas utilities to the extent legally allowed; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Austin Energy quickly prepare enhanced rebate and load management programs that will reduce all-electric water heater loads, and that these programs begin in the next fiscal year.
ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 20, 2024 The Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on August 20, 2024, at 301 W. 2nd St. in Austin, Texas. Chair Huang called the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:08 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Hanna Huang, Chair Padmini Jambulapati, Vice Chair Pierre Nguyễn Nayer Sikder Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Sarah Chen Sarah Xiyi Chen Satyajeet Dodia Hailey Easley Sonny Sin Kuo Yang Commissioners Absent: Sabrina Sha Luan Tran PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting on July 16, 2024. Pius Wong – VotingWorks Accessible Voting Machines 1 The minutes from the meeting of July 16, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Sarah Chen’s motion, Commissioner Nguyễn’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Yang was off the dais. Commissioners Sha and Tran were absent. Staff briefing regarding the City of Austin’s Undoing Racism training from Angelica Benton-Molina, Equity Program Manager, Equity Office and Alejandra Mireles, Community Services Program Coordinator, Equity Office. Withdrawn. STAFF BRIEFING 2. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation by Laura Esparza, Executive Director of A3 (Art Alliance Austin) regarding the introduction of a new local arts agency that will raise and distribute funds to artists and performers, such as the musicians performing for the "Tones" music series at the Asian American Resource Center. The presentation was made by Laura Esparza, Executive Director, A3 (Art Alliance Austin). DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Approve the nomination of a community stakeholder member to the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission. The motion to approve the nomination of Zachary Dolling as a community stakeholder member of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission was approved on Commissioner Sarah Chen’s motion, Commissioner Nguyễn’s second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Sha and Tran were absent. WORKING GROUP/COMITTEE UPDATES 5. Update from the working group to plan for meetings between Austin’s Asian American and Pacific Islander community leaders and the City Manager's office regarding potential meeting dates and topics. Chair Huang provided an update. Update from the Asian American Resource Center working group regarding capital improvement projects and staffing. Chair Huang provided an update. Update from the Budget working group regarding approved budget recommendations and the budget process. Chair Huang provided an update. Update from the Joint Inclusion …
July 3, 2024 MICHELE ROGERSON LYNCH Director of Land Use & Entitlements mlynch@mwswtexas.com 512-404-2251 Mrs. Lauren Middleton-Pratt, Director of Planning City of Austin Planning Department 1000 East 11th Street Austin, Texas 78702 Via Online Submittal Re: Application for Rezoning; 0.908 acres, located at NE Intersection of Decker Lake Rd and N FM 973 (the “Property”) Dear Mrs. Pratt: As representatives of the owner of the above stated Property we respectfully submit the attached Application for Rezoning. The Property consists of 0.908 acres of existing undeveloped land and a telecommunication tower (see Aerial and Zoning Exhibit attached) that is currently zoned Limited Industrial Services Conditional Overlay (LI-CO) and Multifamily—Medium Density (MF-3). The Application for Rezoning requests to rezone the Property to General Commercial Services - Mixed Use Combining District - Conditional Overlay (GR-MU-CO) to allow for a shared driveway between proposed multifamily, commercial and industrial uses per City Staff’s direction. The CO is intended to prohibit the following CS uses and includes uses that were previously prohibited on the Property: Alternative Financial Services Automotive Rentals Automotive Repair Services Automotive Sales Drop-Off Recycling Collection Facility Exterminating Services Funeral Services Pawn Shop Services Vehicle Storage If you have any questions about this Application for Rezoning or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at your convenience. Thank you for your time and attention to this project. Very truly yours, Michele Rogerson Lynch 221 W. 6th Street, Suite 1300, Austin, TX 78701 • 512.404.2200 • fax 512.404.2245 • www.mwswtexas.com AERIAL EXHIBIT Page 2 ZONING EXHIBIT
Asian American Resource Center / Rutherford Campus Stormwater Improvements Project Update Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission September, 17 2024 • Lee Sherman, PE, Watershed Protection Department Presenters: Agenda: • Background • Project Update • Public Engagement Opportunities • Brief Q&A (please hold questions until the end) AARC Workgroup Meeting April 14, 2021 AARC Vision Plan + Stormwater Improvements • Partnership City of Austin (COA) project • Builds portions of the AARC Vision Plan • Add pedestrian bridge and other recreational amenities to conserve limited bond funds • Increases traffic and community use of historically under‐utilized park area • Opportunity for water quality and drainage improvement AARC Vision Plan • AARC Phase 2 Improvements • PARD • Schematic design kicking off in the next month • Close coordination • WPD • PARD • AARC Management • BSD • Urban Trails AARC / Rutherford Stormwater Improvements • Project Elements • Wetland with boardwalk • Channel improvements • Raingardens • Pedestrian bridges • Urban trail Benefits Water Quality • Cleaner water will flow to Little Walnut Creek • Improved habitat for wildlife, pollinators, etc. Flood • Flood control for AARC / Rutherford campuses AARC Vision Plan • Provides required flood and water quality • Improved aesthetics of concrete channel • Provides Vision Plan elements • Pond • Nature play areas / landscaping • Trails and habitat • Pedestrian bridge Challenges Coordination Across Departments • Parking at Rutherford • Urban Trail Addition • Took More Time • “Dig Once” Operation and Maintenance • Maintenance crew involvement • Designing for maintenance Approximate Schedule • Preliminary engineering completed in 2021 • Public Meeting August 25, 2021 • Currently at 90% Design • Next Step: Permitting and Bid through 2025 • Construction estimated in 2026 Public Engagement Opportunities • Second Public Meeting Scheduled for October 22, 2024 at the AARC • Changes since August 25, 2021 • Urban trail scope added • Second pedestrian bridge • Wider and greener channel improvements • Coordination with BSD on parking impacts • Modifications to main pedestrian bridge • Also: Rain to River! • Austinites valuing water quality • Stream health Updated Pedestrian Bridge Alignment (Preliminary) Rain Garden Design Rendering Questions Why? Mission: Protect lives, property and the environment of our community by reducing the impact of flooding, erosion and water pollution. CONCEPTUAL WATERSHED Reduce the damaging effects of urbanization on Austin’s watersheds WHAT IS URBANIZATION? • Paving of …
N I T S U A F O Y T I C A Strategic Plan to Protect Austin’s Creeks and Communities Sari Albornoz –Planner Senior/Community Engagement Planner W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T What is Rain to River? A Strategic Plan to Protect Austin's Creeks and Communities N I T S U A F O Y T I C Guiding Blueprint for department Evaluation framework Communication Tool W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T N I T S U A F O Y T I C What are our goals for the update? Reflect the vision and values of our community Incorporate equity, climate resilience, and population growth Be informative and accessible W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T N I T S U A F O Y T I C Focused Efforts to Reach: Historically under-served groups Impacted groups Organizations with relevant expertise We are striving for a representative sample of the Austin community! W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T N I T S U A F O Y T I C Broad Community Engagement • Launched RaintoRiverATX.com • Created a Community Vision Survey for people to share their experiences with natural spaces, waterways, and drainage infrastructure • Advertised the survey using yard signs at community gathering spaces and via social media and radio • Attended 60 + community events • Worked with consultant to conduct a statistically valid survey to validate Community Vision Survey results W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T N I T S U A F O Y T I C Focused Engagement • Worked with MEASURE, a local black-owned nonprofit, to conduct five compensated focus groups designed by and centered on historically-excluded communities • Conducted 11 …
MICHELE ROGERSON LYNCH Director of Land Use & Entitlements mlynch@mwswtexas.com 512-404-2251 September 17, 2024 Via Online Submittal Mrs. Lauren Middleton-Pratt, Director of Planning City of Austin Planning Department 1000 East 11th Street Austin, Texas 78702 Re: Requesting an Amendment to Application for Rezoning, C14-2024-0108; 0.908 acres, located at NE Intersection of Decker Lake Rd and N FM 973 (the “Property”) Dear Mrs. Pratt: As representatives of the owner of the above stated Property we respectfully request to amend the Application for Rezoning previously submitted, Case Number C14-2024-0108. The Property consists of 0.908 acres of existing undeveloped land and a telecommunication tower (see Aerial and Zoning Exhibit attached) that is currently zoned Limited Industrial Services Conditional Overlay (LI-CO) and Multifamily—Medium Density (MF-3). We are requesting an amendment to rezone the Property to Community Commercial - Mixed Use Combining District - Conditional Overlay (GR-MU-CO) instead of General Commercial Services - Mixed Use Combining District - Conditional Overlay (CS-MU-CO) per City Staff’s direction. We are also amending the CO that is intended to prohibit the following uses that were previously prohibited on the Property: Alternative Financial Services Automotive Rentals Automotive Repair Services Automotive Sales Drop-Off Recycling Collection Facility Exterminating Services Funeral Services Pawn Shop Services Vehicle Storage If you have any questions about this request for amendment to the Application for Rezoning or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at your convenience. Thank you for your time and attention to this project. Very truly yours, 221 W. 6th Street, Suite 1300, Austin, TX 78701 • 512.404.2200 • fax 512.404.2245 • www.mwswtexas.com Page 2 Michele Rogerson Lynch AERIAL EXHIBIT ZONING EXHIBIT
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Resource Management Commission Recommendation No. 20240917-009 Recommendation to Mandate Alternatives to Resistance Water Heating in the Energy Building Code WHEREAS, all-electric resistance water heaters are profoundly inefficient, expensive for consumers to operate, and increase air pollution and carbon emissions; and WHEREAS, the majority of Austin Energy’s new Residential customers between 2013 and 2023 have electric resistance water heaters installed; and WHEREAS, many of these Residential customers do not have a choice about using this appliance because they live in rented single-family homes and multifamily units; and WHEREAS, most customers who reside in rented units are likely to be in the lower half of income levels and therefore less able to pay high electric bills; and WHEREAS, 60% or more of the energy costs for all-electric resistance water heating can be saved by use of heat pump water heaters and solar water heaters; and WHEREAS, Austin Energy has no programs for electric water heating load management, and has no rebate program for new buildings to encourage alternatives to resistance water heating, including heat pump water heaters and solar water heaters; WHEREAS, the state of California mandates high energy-efficiency heat pump water heaters or solar water heaters in its prescriptive option for its Residential energy building code; and WHEREAS, prescriptive codes set a floor of efficiency levels while allowing alternative compliance performance codes to meet this minimum level of efficiency; THEN BE IT RESOLVED the Resource Management Commission recommend that the City Council delay enactment of the new Residential Energy Building Code to insert language that requires the use of heat pump water heaters and solar water heaters as alternatives to electric resistance water heaters in all- electric buildings not also served by gas utilities to the extent legally allowed; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Austin Energy quickly prepare enhanced rebate and load management programs that will reduce all-electric water heater loads, and that these programs begin in the next fiscal year. Date of Approval: September 17, 2024 Vote: For: 6-0-2 Commissioner Paul Robbins, Vice Chair; Commissioner Trey Farmer; Commissioner Martin Luecke; Commissioner Chelsey Scaffidi; Commissioner Raphael Schwartz; Commissioner Alison Silverstein Against: None Off Dais: None Abstentions: Commissioner Louis Stone, Chair; Commissioner Charlotte Davis Absences: Commissioner GeNell Gary; Commissioner Dino Sasaridis Vacancies: Mayor’s Office Attest: Natasha Goodwin, Staff Liaison
1. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 The Zoning and Platting Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday September 17, 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 6:02 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Hank Smith Betsy Greenberg Felix De Portu Taylor Major Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Scott Boone William Floyd Ryan Puzycki Lonny Stern Board Members/Commissioners absent: Alejandra Flores David Fouts Carrie Thompson PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on September 3, 2024. 1 The minutes from the meeting of September 3, 2024, were approved on the consent agenda on an 8-0 vote. Commission Flores, Fouts, and Thompson were absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS C14-2024-0108 - Indian Hills FM 973; District 1 11900 Decker Lake Road, Decker Creek 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Club Deal 116 Indian Hills TX LP (Douglas H. Gillilad) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Metcalfe Wolf Stuart & Williams, LLP (Michele Rogerson Lynch) LI-CO & MF-3 to GR-MU-CO Recommended Beverly Villela, 512-978-0740, beverly.villela@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion the approve Staff’s recommendation of GR-MU-CO for C14-2024-0108 - Indian Hills FM 973 located at 11900 Decker Lake Road was approved on the consent agenda on a, 8-0 vote. Commission Flores, Fouts, and Thompson were absent. SPC-2023-0432C - Northwest Pool Renovation/7 7000 Ardath Street, Shoal Creek Watershed 3. Conditional Use: Location: Owner/Applicant: City of Austin, Parks and Recreation Department Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Glenn Frey, PE Conditional Use Permit Recommended Meg Greenfield, 512-978-4663, meg.greenfield@austintexas.gov Sara Wilson, 512-974-3052, sara.wilson@austintexas.gov Development Services Department The motion to close the public hearing was approved on Vice Chair Greenberg’s motion, Commissioner De Portu’s second on an 8-0. Commission Flores, Fouts, and Thompson were absent. The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of a conditional use permit with a recommendation that before approval of the site plan, there is a careful analysis and identification of groundwater that can affect the pool and the strength of the soil supporting it, was approved on Vice Chair Greenberg’s motion, Commission Sterns second on an 8-0. Commission Flores, Fouts, and Thompson were absent. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 4. Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee – Update pertaining to recommendations to the Planning Commission regarding proposed amendments to the Land Development Code for which review is …
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, September 17, 2024 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, September 17, 2024 The Resource Management Commission convened in a Regular Called meeting on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Austin Energy Headquarters 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723. Chair Louis Stone called the Resource Management Commission meeting to order at 6:07 p.m. in Attendance: Commissioner Louis Stone, Chair; Board Members/Commissioners Commissioner Paul Robbins, Vice Chair; Commissioner Charlotte Davis; Commissioner Martin Luecke; Commissioner Raphael Swartz; Commissioner Alison Silverstein. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Commissioner Trey Farmer; Commissioner Chelsey Scaffidi PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL • Al Braden- Solar Standard Offer • Tracey Rhodes- Energy Code • Eric Tate- Energy Code APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Resource Management Commission Regular Meeting on August 20, 2024. The motion approving the minutes of the Resource Management Commission meeting of August 20, 2024 was approved on Commissioner Silverstein’s motion, Vice Chair Robbins second on an 7-0 vote, with Commissioner Scaffidi off the dais, Commissioners Gary and Sasaridis absent, and one vacancy. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval issuing of capacity-based incentives to Eanes Independent School District, for installation of solar electric systems on their facilities located at 3301 Pinnacle Road, 1110 Westbank Drive, 4100 Westbank Drive, 1203 S Capital of Texas HWY NB, 6401 Cedar Street, 601 Camp Craft Road, 4100 Westbank Drive, 1314 Patterson Road, 9201 Scenic Bluff Drive, in an amount not to exceed $2,725,127. The motion to recommend approving issuance of a capacity-based incentive to Eanes Independent School District, was approved on Commissioner Silverstein’s motion, Commissioner Davis’s second on a 6-1 vote, with Chair Stone voting against, Commissioner Scaffidi off the dais, Commissioners Gary and Sasaridis absent, and one vacancy. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, September 17, 2024 3. Recommend authorizing issuance of rebates for multifamily and commercial customer energy efficiency measures by Austin Energy during Fiscal Year 2024-2025 in the aggregate amounts of $3,450,000 for multifamily programs and $3,300,000 for commercial programs, for a total combined budget amount of $6,750,000. The motion to recommend authorizing issuance of rebates for multifamily and commercial customer energy efficiency measures by Austin Energy during Fiscal Year 2024-2025, was approved on Vice Chair Robbins motion, Commissioner Silverstein’s second on an 8-0 vote, with Commissioners Gary and Sasaridis absent and one vacancy. 4. Recommend authorizing issuance of commercial and multifamily solar incentives during Fiscal Year 2024-2025, in …
ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 The Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on September 17, 2024, at 301 W. 2nd St. in Austin, Texas. Chair Huang called the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Hanna Huang, Chair Padmini Jambulapati, Vice Chair Pierre Nguyễn Kuo Yang Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Sarah Chen Hailey Easley Sabrina Sha Nayer Sikder Sonny Sin Luan Tran Commissioners Absent: Sarah Xiyi Chen Zachary Dolling PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Introduction of David Magana, Community Liaison, Austin Police Department. David Magana, Community Liaison, Austin Police Department, introduced himself. Shubhada Saxena – Public Safety 1 Approve the minutes of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting on August 20, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of August 20, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Sarah Chen’s motion, Commissioner Sin’s second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Sarah Xiyi Chen and Dolling were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS CONTINUED 2. Presentation by Lee Sherman, Watershed Protection Department, regarding the Asian American Resource Center stormwater improvements and pedestrian bridge. The presentation was made by Lee Sherman, Supervising Engineer, Watershed Protection Department. Presentation by Sari Albornoz, Watershed Protection Department, regarding the Rain to River strategic plan. The presentation was made by Sari Albornoz, Community Engagement Planner/Planner Senior, Watershed Protection Department. Discussion of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission 2025 meeting schedule and location. Discussed. Discussion of the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) Community Input Sessions. Discussed. Approve changes to the membership of the Asian American Resource Center working group. Commissioner Easley was added to the working group without objection. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. WORKING GROUP UPDATE 9. Update from the Community Health working group on potential goals/topics and a list of community stakeholders. Commissioners Tran and Nguyễn provided an update. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS CONTINUED 8. Approve themes for upcoming meetings between the City Manager’s Office and Austin’s Asian American and Pacific Islander community leaders. Discussed with no action. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 1. 3. 5. 6. 2 Chair Huang and Commissioner Sarah Chen requested a presentation from the Central Health CEO. ADJOURNMENT Chair Huang adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m. without objection. The minutes were approved at the October 17, 2024, meeting on Commissioner Sarah Chen’s motion, Commissioner Nguyễn’s second on an …
ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 The Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on September 17, 2024, at 301 W. 2nd St. in Austin, Texas. Chair Huang called the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Hanna Huang, Chair Padmini Jambulapati, Vice Chair Pierre Nguyễn Kuo Yang Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Sarah Chen Hailey Easley Sabrina Sha Nayer Sikder Sonny Sin Luan Tran Commissioners Absent: Sarah Xiyi Chen Zachary Dolling PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Introduction of David Magana, Community Liaison, Austin Police Department. David Magana, Community Liaison, Austin Police Department, introduced himself. Shubhada Saxena – Public Safety 1 Approve the minutes of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting on August 20, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of August 20, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Sarah Chen’s motion, Commissioner Sin’s second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Sarah Xiyi Chen and Dolling were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS CONTINUED 2. Presentation by Lee Sherman, Watershed Protection Department, regarding the Asian American Resource Center stormwater improvements and pedestrian bridge. The presentation was made by Lee Sherman, Supervising Engineer, Watershed Protection Department. Presentation by Sari Albornoz, Watershed Protection Department, regarding the Rain to River strategic plan. The presentation was made by Sari Albornoz, Community Engagement Planner/Planner Senior, Watershed Protection Department. Discussion of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission 2025 meeting schedule and location. Discussed. Discussion of the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) Community Input Sessions. Discussed. Approve changes to the membership of the Asian American Resource Center working group. Commissioner Easley was added to the working group without objection. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. WORKING GROUP UPDATE 9. Update from the Community Health working group on potential goals/topics and a list of community stakeholders. Commissioners Tran and Nguyễn provided an update. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS CONTINUED 8. Approve themes for upcoming meetings between the City Manager’s Office and Austin’s Asian American and Pacific Islander community leaders. Discussed with no action. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 1. 3. 5. 6. 2 Chair Huang and Commissioner Sarah Chen requested a presentation from the Central Health CEO. ADJOURNMENT Chair Huang adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m. without objection. The minutes were approved at the October 17, 2024, meeting on Commissioner Sarah Chen’s motion, Commissioner Nguyễn’s second on an …
Urban Forestry Committee Meeting September 16th, 2024 at 11:00 AM Permitting And Development Center, Events Center, Room 1401 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the Urban Forestry Committee will 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 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: Richard Brimer (Committee Chair) Mariana Krueger Colin Nickells Melinda Schiera CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES STAFF BRIEFINGS Services Department 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Forestry Committee Meeting of June 27, 2024 2. City Arborist Quarterly Report FY24 – Naomi Rotramel, City Arborist, Development 3. Staff briefing on Section 3 of the Environmental Criteria Manual – Daniel Priest, Environmental Compliance Specialist Sr., Development Services Department 4. Discussion and recommendation on strategies to improve Austin’s tree canopy – Richard DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Brimer, Urban Forestry Committee Chair 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 512-568-2244, call Elizabeth Elizabeth.Funk@austintexas.gov; for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. Protection Department, Funk, Watershed at
URBAN FORESTRY COMMITTEE MEETING REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, June 27, 2024 The Urban Forestry Committee convened in a REGULAR meeting on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Brimer called the Urban Forestry Committee Meeting to order at 11:35 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Richard Brimer, Mariana Krueger, Colin Nickells Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Melinda Schiera Commissioners Absent: None PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Forestry Committee Meeting of March 28, 2024 The minutes from the regular meeting on March 28th, 2024 were approved on Commissioner Krueger’s motion, Commissioner Schiera’s second on a 3–0 vote. Commissioner Nickells abstained. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. City Arborist Quarterly Report FY24 – Naomi Rotramel, City Arborist, Development Services Department Item conducted as posted. No action taken. Staff briefing on climate adaptation and Austin’s urban forest – Emily King, Urban Forestry, Development Services Department Item conducted as posted. No action taken. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and recommendation on strategies to improve Austin’s tree canopy – Richard Brimer, Urban Forestry Committee Chair The commission discussed this item but did not take action. 5. Discussion and recommendation on the 2023-2024 Urban Forestry Annual Report – Richard Brimer, Urban Forestry Committee Chair A motion to recommend the 2023-2024 Urban Forestry Annual Report passed on Commissioner Brimer’s motion, Commissioner Nickels’s second, on a 3–0 vote. Commissioner Schiera was off the dais. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Chair Brimer adjourned the meeting at 1:39 p.m. without objection.
Tree Preservation Report Environmental Commission Urban Forestry Subcommittee Meeting September 5th, 2024 Naomi Rotramel, City Arborist Preservation Inches Replanted for Mitigation Dead, Diseased, or Imminent Hazard Removals (Site Plan and Stand-alone Tree Permits only) Thank you
REGULAR MEETING of the ARTS COMMISSION September 16, 2024, at 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001. 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the ARTS 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 to speak remotely, call or email Jesús Varela at jesus.varela@austintexas.gov or at 512-974-2444. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Celina Zisman - Chair, Heidi Schmalbach - Vice Chair, Keyheira Keys, Monica Maldonado, Felipe Garza, Gina Houston, Michael Vernusky, Acia Gray, Faiza Kracheni, Amy Mok, Nagavalli Medicharla 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 Approve the minutes of the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on August 19, 2024. 1. DISCUSSION ITEMS Report of the Art in Public Places Liaison concerning actions taking during the September 9th meeting of the Art in Public Places Panel by Commissioner Maldonado Update on actions taken at the August 24th Downtown Commission meeting by Commissioner Mok Recap of the Arts Commission Retreat by Commissioner Zisman 2. 3. 4. 5. Discussion on increasing Cultural Arts funding award amounts vs. increasing number of Cultural Arts awards by Commissioner Houston STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing regarding an update on the Hotel Occupancy Tax by Laura Odegaard, Acting Cultural Arts Division Manager Staff briefing on the Cultural Arts Funding Programs by Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action to solidify consented terms of Commissioner Agreements as discussed at the 6/25 Arts Commission Retreat Approve the Final Design for Corridor: Seg A Escarpment Trailhead AIPP Project – Yuliya Lanina Approve the recommendation of the proposed place-based enhancements strategy and economic incentives for affordability and cultural preservation WORKING GROUP UPDATES Update from joint Arts/Music Commission Working Group on Urban Core Issues with Commissioners Gray, Maldonado, and Schmalbach (chair). Update from Community Engagement Working Group on collecting feedback on pilot funding programs and planning on ways the Arts …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the URBAN RENEWAL BOARD September 16, 2024, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1401/1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR. AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 Some members of the Urban Renewal Board may be participating by videoconference and a quorum will be present at the location identified above. 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 Hunter Maples, (512) 974-3120 or hunter.maples@austintexas.gov. The Urban Renewal Board reserves the right to go into closed session to discuss any of the items on this agenda as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Byron Davis Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Tam Hawkins CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first 10 speakers who registered to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting, if speaking virtually, or who signed up prior to the meeting being called to order if speaking in person, 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 Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on August 19, 2024 1 of 2 DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Rally Austin (formerly Austin Economic Development Corporation), including project status and anticipated timeline (Anne Gatling Haynes, Rally Austin) Staff briefing and Discussion related to the annual budget process (Mandy DeMayo, Interim Director, Housing Department) Staff briefing regarding the African American Cultural Heritage District Resolution No. 20210902-048 (Matthew Schmidt, Global Business Expansion Division Program Manager III, Economic Development Department) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discuss and approve a recommendation to City Council regarding the request to amend the Urban Renewal Plan to allow additional uses at 1201 E 11th St (Paul Stables) EXECUTIVE SESSION Discuss legal matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Texas …
