Heritage Hills/Windsor Hills Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Austin, Texas 78753 October 20, 2022 Hi Maureen, This is a letter concerning NPA and zoning case (NPA-2022-0028.02 and C14-2022-008) and the property on Jonwood Way. There are two neighborhoods that will be directly impacted. From meetings I attended, there are concerns about the rezoning. • Both neighborhoods would prefer to see fewer houses in the current greenspace. Currently this • • greenspace hosts an abundance of wildlife, many resettled from the developments on the east side of Dessau. Parkland dedication. Everyone appreciates the parkland dedication of this parcel prior to zoning approval. However, we the neighbors would like this land kept as a wild place, with no park improvements. There is a lack of visibility for the entire development. (Figure 1) This zoning request is being made so that this lot can be included in the 30-unit build planned for the adjacent lot. We have not been presented with an overall plan, and have several related requests/concerns: o Can we have confirmation that construction will not cause future flooding to neighbors adjacent to the property? o The developers promised a vegetative barrier will be installed between the properties on Jonwood and the new housing development. We would like commitment on that. o The developers promised to build the primary entrance to the site on Dessau, particularly during the construction phase. We would like commitment on that. o Could the parkland dedication be extended to the adjacent property as well to protect the entire creek (Figure 2). We appreciate that the developers worked hard to meet with the neighborhood leaders. However, it would be good to understand how the entire planned development will impact the neighborhood. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions. Thank you, Gina Rosenthal HHWH Contact Team Member 9405 Dallum Drive 512.850.9769 Figure 1: Adjacent Parcel Figure 2: Adjacent Parcel Parkland Request
RESOLUTION NO. 20211209-056 WHEREAS, under the Land Development Code, residential development is not currently allowed in many of the commercial zoning districts in Austin; and WHEREAS, City Council adopted the Austin Housing Strategic Blueprint (the Blueprint) in 2017 which called for 135,000 housing units by 2028, with 60,000 of those units at or below 80 percent of the median family income (MFI); and WHEREAS, in the proposed Land Development Code Revision, residential uses were allowed in more zoning districts than in current city code; and WHEREAS, allowing housing in more places provides the opportunity for increased housing supply in Austin; and WHEREAS, in its 2018 report, the Planning Commission Mapping Working Group indicated that allowing mixed use in commercial zoning could lead to about 46,324 housing units in new capacity; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: The City Council initiates amendments to the Land Development Code, codified in City Code Title 25, to allow residential uses in General Commercial Services (CS), Commercial Liquor Sales (CS-1), Community Commercial (GR), Neighborhood Commercial (LR), General Office (GO), and Limited Office (LO) zoning districts, subject to participation in a voluntary affordable housing incentive program. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: In developing the proposed amendments, the City Manager is directed to: Page 1 of 3 1. Require at least 10 percent of the rental units be affordable to households at 60 percent MFI for at least 40 years; 2. Require at least 10 percent of the homeownership units be affordable to households at 80 percent MFI for at least 99 years; 3. Authorize residential uses in all parcels located in the listed zoning districts except when subject to a regulating plan which prohibits residential uses on the particular parcel, subject to compliance with affordability requirements, site development regulations, parking requirements, and design standards similar to those design standards currently applicable to Vertical Mixed Use Buildings; 4. To the extent feasible, provide an incentive for ground floor retail by increasing height by 5-10 feet to accommodate the higher ceiling on the first floor when the project contains commercial uses on the ground floor and provides residential dwelling units on all upper floors; 5. Identify options for a "right to return" policy for art workshops and galleries, theater, and other creative spaces that have operated for more than 10 years on a particular site. The policy would give preference to …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET Note: This report addresses three related rezoning requests. DISTRICT: 9 TO: CS-MU-V-CO-NP, as Amended AGENT: StoryBuilt (Mike Melson) CASES: C14-2021-0185 - Copeland South C14-2022-0081 - Frank South C14-2022-0082 - Copeland PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: SB-Frank South, LLC CASE: C14-2021-0185 - Copeland South ADDRESS: 909, 911, 915, 1001 & 1003 South Second Street; 604 & 606 Copeland Street SITE AREA: 0.82 Acres ZONING FROM: SF-3-NP CASE: C14-2022-0081 - Frank South ADDRESS: 1108 and 1110 South First Street ZONING FROM: GR-MU-V-CO-NP CASE: C C14-2022-0082 - Copeland ADDRESS: 1002, 1004 and 1006 South First Street SITE AREA: 0.95 Acres ZONING FROM: GR-MU-V-CO-NP CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request of CS-MU-V-CO-NP on these three rezoning requests. The proposed conditional overlay includes the following: TO: CS-MU-V-CO-NP, as Amended TO: CS-MU-V-CO-NP, as Amended SITE AREA: 1.9 Acres 1. A General Retail Sales (General) use exceeding 20,000 sf of gross floor area is a conditional use. C14-2021-0185, C14-2022-0081, C14-2022-0082 2 2. Parking is prohibited in a required front yard. 3. The following land uses are prohibited: Alternative Financial Services, Automotive Rentals, Automotive Repair Services, Automotive Sales, Automotive Washing (of any type), Commercial Off-Street Parking, Communications Services, Convenience Storage, Drive-In Services as an accessory use to commercial uses, Drop-Off Recycling Collection Facility, Exterminating Services, Funeral Services, Limited Warehousing and Distribution, Pawn Shop Services, Service Station, and Vehicle Storage. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: October 25, 2022: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: December 1, 2022: ORDINANCE NUMBER: C14-2021-0185, C14-2022-0081, C14-2022-0082 3 ISSUES This report covers three related zoning cases. The cases are filed separately because the properties are separated by right of way (ROW). The rezoning requests were initially filed for GR-MU-V-CO-NP but later amended to request CS-MU-V-CO-NP. Please see Exhibit A – Combined Zoning Maps. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject properties are located on the west side of South First Street and are located on the north and south side of Copeland Street. The rezoning tracts are bounded by South Second Street on the west and Dawson Neighborhood Park on the south, which is zoned P- NP. The tracts that front South First Street are currently zoned GR-MU-V-CO-NP. The rezoning tract that is located north of Copeland and fronts South Second Street is zoned SF- 3-NP. The properties include undeveloped lots, single family residential and …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET Note: This report addresses three related rezoning requests. DISTRICT: 9 TO: CS-MU-V-CO-NP, as Amended AGENT: StoryBuilt (Mike Melson) CASES: C14-2021-0185 - Copeland South C14-2022-0081 - Frank South C14-2022-0082 - Copeland PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: SB-Frank South, LLC CASE: C14-2021-0185 - Copeland South ADDRESS: 909, 911, 915, 1001 & 1003 South Second Street; 604 & 606 Copeland Street SITE AREA: 0.82 Acres ZONING FROM: SF-3-NP CASE: C14-2022-0081 - Frank South ADDRESS: 1108 and 1110 South First Street ZONING FROM: GR-MU-V-CO-NP CASE: C C14-2022-0082 - Copeland ADDRESS: 1002, 1004 and 1006 South First Street SITE AREA: 0.95 Acres ZONING FROM: GR-MU-V-CO-NP CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request of CS-MU-V-CO-NP on these three rezoning requests. The proposed conditional overlay includes the following: TO: CS-MU-V-CO-NP, as Amended TO: CS-MU-V-CO-NP, as Amended SITE AREA: 1.9 Acres 1. A General Retail Sales (General) use exceeding 20,000 sf of gross floor area is a conditional use. C14-2021-0185, C14-2022-0081, C14-2022-0082 2 2. Parking is prohibited in a required front yard. 3. The following land uses are prohibited: Alternative Financial Services, Automotive Rentals, Automotive Repair Services, Automotive Sales, Automotive Washing (of any type), Commercial Off-Street Parking, Communications Services, Convenience Storage, Drive-In Services as an accessory use to commercial uses, Drop-Off Recycling Collection Facility, Exterminating Services, Funeral Services, Limited Warehousing and Distribution, Pawn Shop Services, Service Station, and Vehicle Storage. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: October 25, 2022: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: December 1, 2022: ORDINANCE NUMBER: C14-2021-0185, C14-2022-0081, C14-2022-0082 3 ISSUES This report covers three related zoning cases. The cases are filed separately because the properties are separated by right of way (ROW). The rezoning requests were initially filed for GR-MU-V-CO-NP but later amended to request CS-MU-V-CO-NP. Please see Exhibit A – Combined Zoning Maps. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject properties are located on the west side of South First Street and are located on the north and south side of Copeland Street. The rezoning tracts are bounded by South Second Street on the west and Dawson Neighborhood Park on the south, which is zoned P- NP. The tracts that front South First Street are currently zoned GR-MU-V-CO-NP. The rezoning tract that is located north of Copeland and fronts South Second Street is zoned SF- 3-NP. The properties include undeveloped lots, single family residential and …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET Note: This report addresses three related rezoning requests. DISTRICT: 9 TO: CS-MU-V-CO-NP, as Amended AGENT: StoryBuilt (Mike Melson) CASES: C14-2021-0185 - Copeland South C14-2022-0081 - Frank South C14-2022-0082 - Copeland PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: SB-Frank South, LLC CASE: C14-2021-0185 - Copeland South ADDRESS: 909, 911, 915, 1001 & 1003 South Second Street; 604 & 606 Copeland Street SITE AREA: 0.82 Acres ZONING FROM: SF-3-NP CASE: C14-2022-0081 - Frank South ADDRESS: 1108 and 1110 South First Street ZONING FROM: GR-MU-V-CO-NP CASE: C C14-2022-0082 - Copeland ADDRESS: 1002, 1004 and 1006 South First Street SITE AREA: 0.95 Acres ZONING FROM: GR-MU-V-CO-NP CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request of CS-MU-V-CO-NP on these three rezoning requests. The proposed conditional overlay includes the following: TO: CS-MU-V-CO-NP, as Amended TO: CS-MU-V-CO-NP, as Amended SITE AREA: 1.9 Acres 1. A General Retail Sales (General) use exceeding 20,000 sf of gross floor area is a conditional use. C14-2021-0185, C14-2022-0081, C14-2022-0082 2 2. Parking is prohibited in a required front yard. 3. The following land uses are prohibited: Alternative Financial Services, Automotive Rentals, Automotive Repair Services, Automotive Sales, Automotive Washing (of any type), Commercial Off-Street Parking, Communications Services, Convenience Storage, Drive-In Services as an accessory use to commercial uses, Drop-Off Recycling Collection Facility, Exterminating Services, Funeral Services, Limited Warehousing and Distribution, Pawn Shop Services, Service Station, and Vehicle Storage. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: October 25, 2022: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: December 1, 2022: ORDINANCE NUMBER: C14-2021-0185, C14-2022-0081, C14-2022-0082 3 ISSUES This report covers three related zoning cases. The cases are filed separately because the properties are separated by right of way (ROW). The rezoning requests were initially filed for GR-MU-V-CO-NP but later amended to request CS-MU-V-CO-NP. Please see Exhibit A – Combined Zoning Maps. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject properties are located on the west side of South First Street and are located on the north and south side of Copeland Street. The rezoning tracts are bounded by South Second Street on the west and Dawson Neighborhood Park on the south, which is zoned P- NP. The tracts that front South First Street are currently zoned GR-MU-V-CO-NP. The rezoning tract that is located north of Copeland and fronts South Second Street is zoned SF- 3-NP. The properties include undeveloped lots, single family residential and …
Meredith, Maureen To: Subject: Barbara Mink RE: Case Number: NPA-2022-0028.02 From: Barbara Mink Sent: Monday, October 24, 2022 4:54 PM To: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov> Subject: Fw: Case Number: NPA‐2022‐0028.02 *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Case Number: NPA‐2022‐0028.02 Contact: Maureen Meredith Public Hearing: October 25, 2022 Planning Commission My name: Barbara P. Mink Address affected: 1208 Somerset Ave. Austin 78753 Daytime phone number: 512‐415‐4090 Date: October 24, 2022 Comments: I object to this amendment My property is directly across the creek from the proposed project. We had the developers out recently to our neighborhood association meeting. They did not present information on any details of this project. They just want the re‐zoning and then then they said they would tell the neighbors any details about what they intend to build there. The presentation was basically a “trust us, it will be lovely” approach. We have gotten differing information as to the number of units, whether they will be for purchase, for long term rental or short‐term rental, etc. “They will be lovely” is all the developers say. LOTS more details are needed. Legally they cannot build within a certain distance from the center of the creek. But they provided no information about how they intend to protect the creek and not have contamination of the creek. That creek and the areas around the creek have a stand of huge trees and has been the natural habitat for generations for owls, hawks, possums, armadillos, coyotes, foxes and many song birds. The developers say that the area along the creek will be ‘parkland’ without any details of how they intend to leave this natural area as the wildlife refuge it has been for generations. They seem to be using a loophole… they have to designate a certain portion of their land as ‘parkland’, so they are just saying that their ‘parkland’ will just be the area where they cannot build anyway. 1 Neighbors on this side of the creek have dealt with folks walking through our property to get to the wooded area and the creek. We have had to watch our children in our own backyards because of others trying to get to the property across the creek. If the area across the creek now becomes ‘parkland’, the amount of folks from outside the immediate neighborhood seeking access to this area will only increase. The developers need to be much …
DRAFT ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING HISTORIC DESIGN STANDARDS AND AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTERS 25-2 AND 25-11 RELATING TO HISTORIC LANDMARKS AND HISTORIC AREA COMBINING DISTRICTS. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. The City Council makes the following findings: (A) Property owners, City staff, and the Historic Landmark Commission currently use the U.S. Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation of Historic Properties to evaluate proposed projects. (B) The Secretary of the Interior’s standards are of a general nature and do not provide specific, practical guidance for evaluating projects involving historic properties. (C) The current application process for designation of a historic area (HD) combining district is time-consuming and costly and may constitute a barrier to lower-income communities. (D) The adoption of historic design standards applicable to all existing and new historic landmarks, new historic area combining districts, and, in an advisory capacity, to National Register districts, will streamline the process, reduce the cost, and allow for equitable participation by all communities across the City. In September 2018, the Historic Landmark Commission (commission) established a working group consisting of historic preservation and design professionals, developers, owners of historic properties, potential historic district residents, and commission members, which created historic design standards applicable to existing and potential historic landmarks and historic area combining districts. (F) The commission recommended that Council adopt the working group’s design standards (historic design standards) in November 2020. (G) The historic design standards are intended to increase equity and accessibility to the historic preservation program, provide clear standards aligned with national (E) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 standards and best practices in historic preservation, streamline the historic district application process, and allow for additional density while maintaining compatibility with historic buildings and neighborhoods. PART 2. Council hereby adopts the historic design standards. PART 3. City Code Section 25-2-350 (Contributing Structure Defined) is amended to read: § 25-2-350 DEFINITIONS [CONTRIBUTING STRUCTURE DEFINED]. In this division: (A) CONTRIBUTING STRUCTURE means a structure that contributes to the historic character of a historic …
REGULAR CALLED MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING BOARD Tuesday October 25, 2022 @ 9:30 AM- IN PERSON PERMITTING DEVELOPMENT CENTER/ 4TH FLOOR, CONF RM 4001 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 Stephen Cox-Chair (Renteria); Robert Thornton-V Chair (Kitchen); Bianca Tafares (Adler), Joe Cooper (Madison) Joseph Hernandez (Fuentes), Alex Ramirez (Kelly), Kyle Smith (Pool), CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Bobbi Joe Foster (Ellis), David Nichols (Tovo); Bill Harris(Alter) 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- 1. Approve the Minutes from Regular Called Meeting from June 28, 2022 DISCUSSION and ACTION 2. 2023 Mechanical and Plumbing Board Schedule DISCUSSION 3. Discussion- Reclaimed Water in Commercial Buildings-Katherine Jashinski 4. Discussion- Removal of water meters due to demolition- John Cruz 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. For more information of the Mechanical and Plumbing Board, please contact Rick Arzola at 512-974-2417
Special Called Meeting of the Impact Fee Advisory Committee October 25, 2022, 4:30 PM Hybrid Meeting held via WebEx and in person at: The City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, Room 1401 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, Tx Some members of the Committee may be participating by videoconference. Members of the public who would like to join the virtual meeting may do so by selecting this link: https://austintexas.webex.com/austintexas/onstage/g.php?MTID=e7f4f0965e52fe6ded1fb54e988fa65e4 or by dialing 1-408-418-9388 (Toll) or 1-844-992-4726 (Toll Free). Meeting number/Access code: 2487 255 7243 Members of the public wishing to speak during public communication must register in advance by emailing their name, email address and/or phone number to nathan.aubert@austintexas.gov no later than Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at 12 p.m. If you experience technical difficulties logging in or calling in, please call Nathan Aubert at (512) 387-4366. Please indicate in your email if you’d like to speak on a specific item. CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Kris Bailey Lance Parisher Susan Turrieta Dick Kallerman Channy Soeur AGENDA Chi Lee Bobak Tehrany, Chair CALL TO ORDER – October 25, 2022 4:30 p.m. 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. Speakers who would like to address items ON the agenda will be called on by the Chair to speak for up to three-minutes when that item is taken up. 1. Approve the minutes of the Impact Fee Advisory Committee Special Meeting on APPROVAL OF MINUTES March 22, 2022. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and possible action on the water and wastewater Semi-Annual Impact Fee Report for October 1, 2021, through March 31, 2022 as set forth in the functions of the advisory committee, Austin City Code and Chapter 395.058 of the Texas Local Government Code. Impact Fee Advisory Committee March 8, 2022 Page 2 of 2 dates for 2022. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT 3. Discussion and possible action on the transportation Semi-Annual Impact Fee Report for June 22, 2022, through September 30, 2022 as set forth in the functions of the advisory committee, Austin City Code and Chapter 395.058 of the Texas Local Government Code. 4. Conduct officer elections for the Committee Chair. 5. Discussion and possible action on future Impact Fee Advisory Committee meeting The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American …
M E M O R A N D U M TO: FROM: Mayor, City Council, and Impact Fee Advisory Committee Dan Hennessey, P.E., PTOE, Consulting Engineer Austin Transportation Department DATE DATE: SUBJECT: Street Impact Fee Biannual Update ___________________________________________________________________________ The tables and charts on the following pages summarize the administration and operations of the Street Impact Fee (SIF) program as of DATE. This report is based on financial information reported in the City’s accounting and accounts receivable systems. Street Impact fees collected in the period from June 22, 2022 to DATE totaled $w,www,www. The interest earned on collected fees in this time period totaled $xx,xxx. Administrative offsets for affordable housing and other exempted land uses totaled $ccc,ccc. Offsets for reduced trip generation due to proximity to transit, a mix of project uses, or decreased parking supply totaled $uuu,uuu. Offsets for construction of transportation improvements totaled $ggg,ggg. These reductions represent a rr% reduction from the maximum SIF collection based on the rate set by City Council in the approved Ordinance adopting the program. These reductions do not include the 18-month moratorium on fee collection after the approval of the Street Impact Fee program in December 2020. Street fees collected since the inception of the program total $y,yyy,yyy. To date, $zzz,zzz has been spent on eligible projects from the Street Impact Fee program. With all collected interest included, the total cash balance from collected Street Impact Fees is $a,aaa,aaa. The maximum SIF liability for projects that have paid the SIF to date was $t,ttt,ttt, or ss% more than has been collected. As compared to FYprevious, the SIF program collected an additional $bbb,bbb. Service Area High had the highest collection of fees in the period summarized in this memo ($hhh,hhh). Service Area High2 currently has the highest balance of cash for eligible projects ($j,jjj,jjj). Service Area Low had the lowest collection of fees in the period summarized in this memo ($LLL,LLL). Service Area Low2 currently has the lowest balance of cash for eligible projects ($k,kkk,kkk). Please contact Dan Hennessey (dan.hennessey@austintexas.gov, 512 574 1305) with any questions or for more information. CC: Gina Fiandaca, Assistant City Manager Richard Mendoza, P.E., Acting Director, Austin Transportation Department Upal Barua, P.E., PTOE, Development Officer Delivering a safe, reliable, and sustainable transportation system that enhances the environment and economic strength of the region. Mayor, Council Members, and Impact Fee Advisory Committee Page 2 October 20, 2022 Texas Local Government …
CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS AUSTIN WATER SEMI-ANNUAL IMPACT FEE COLLECTIONS REPORT October 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022 City of Austin | Austin Water P.O. Box 1088 Austin, TX 78767 AustinWater.org Martin Tower, P.E., Managing Engineer, Austin Water Nam Nguyen, Financial Manager II, Austin Water October 25, 2022 Semi-Annual Impact Fee Collections Report for October 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022 MEMORANDUM To: From: Date: Subject: The Semi-Annual Impact Fee Collections Report as of March 31, 2022 is attached for your reference. The report is based on financial information reported in the City’s accounting system, ADV3, and in AMANDA, one of the City’s accounts receivable systems. Water fees collected during this six-month reporting period were $1,523,785 higher than the amount collected during the October through March reporting period a year prior; wastewater fees collected were $795,911 higher than those collected during the same period one year ago. Interest earnings for the six-month period equaled $25,629. The combined utility impact fees collected, plus interest, during the six-month period totaled $16,311,867. Of this total, $11,302,963 was for water and $5,008,903 was for wastewater. Total combined utility impact fees collected, plus interest, since the adoption of the current ordinance on June 20, 1990, through March 31, 2022, equal $424,876,123. Of this total, $286,853,808 was collected for water and $138,022,315 was collected for wastewater. As of March 31, 2022, the cash balances in the water and wastewater impact fee funds were $22,119,677 and $11,331,060 respectively, for a combined total of $33,450,737. Please let me know if you have any questions or need additional information. I can be reached at 512-972-0048. Cc: Robert Goode, Interim Director Joseph Gonzales, Assistant Director, Financial Services Christina Romero, Financial Manager III, Financial Services Aurora Pizano, Financial Manager II, Financial Services Jonathan Orenstein, Financial Manager III, Consumer Services Division Teresa Lutes, P.E., Managing Engineer, Systems Planning Division Attachment: Semi-Annual Impact Fee Collections Report Semi-Annual Impact Fee Collections October 1, 2016 through March 31, 2017 Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 395, Section 395.058, requires that the Impact Fee Advisory Committee “file semiannual reports with respect to the progress of the capital improvements plan and report to the political subdivision any perceived inequities in implementing the plan or imposing the impact fee.” This report supports the committee by providing financial information about the collection of impact fees, and the value of fee waivers and exemptions. Waivers are granted for policy reasons or …
IMPACT FEE ADVISORY COMMITTY SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2022 The IMPACT FEE ADVISORY COMMITTEE convened in a SPEICAL CALLED meeting on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2022, at 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE in Austin, Texas, and remotely via WEBEX. Chair TEHRANY called the IMPACT FEE ADVISORY COMMITTEE Meeting to order at 4:37 p.m. Committee Members (CM) in Attendance: Chair Bobak Tehrany Committee Members in Attendance Remotely: CM Chi Lee, CM Channy Soeur, CM Susan Turrieta Committee Members Absent: CM Kris Bailey, CM Dick Kallerman, CM Lance Parisher Staff in Attendance: Nathan Aubert (ATD), Lauren T. King (AW) Staff in Attendance Remotely: Aurora Pizano (AW), Martin Tower (AW), Nam Nguyen (AW), Christina Romero (AW), Dan Hennessey (ATD) PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No speakers signed up or in attendance to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the IMPACT FEE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (SPECIAL) MEETING on MARCH 22, 2022. The minutes from the meeting of (03/22/2022) were approved on CM TURRIETA’S motion, CM LEE second on a (4-0) vote. CMs BAILEY, KALLERMAN, and PARISHER absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and action on the water and wastewater Semi-Annual Impact Fee Report for October 1, 2021, through March 31, 2022. Chair Tehrany asked the Austin Transportation Department (ATD) and Austin Water (AW) if there are overlaps between projects the two departments have planned. Various staff members answered questions and clarified that projects need to be for growth of facilities (not maintenance). 1. 2. 1 CM Soeur asked what share of the project costs for AW would be for utility relocation vs. rightsizing. What is the % difference between projects that are being totally replaced and those where “upgrades” are taking place. The motion to approve Austin Water Semi-Annual Impact Fee Report was approved on CM TURRIETA’S motion, CM SOEUR second on a 4-0 vote. (CM BAILY, CM KALLERMAN, and CM PARISHER absent) STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing regarding the transportation Semi-Annual Impact Fee Report template and state of the program for June 22, 2022, through September 30, 2022. The presentation was made by Dan Hennessey, Consulting Engineer, Austin Transportation Department. OFFICER ELECTIONS Officer elections for Committee Chair were held. CM SOEUR nominated current CHAIR TEHRANY for another term as Committee Chair with CM TURRIETA second on a 4-0 vote. (CM BAILY, CM KALLERMAN, and CM PARISHER absent) Discussion and possible action on further Impact Fee Advisory Committee meeting dates for 2022. Ms. King (AW) …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2022 AT 5:30 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL – BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W 2ND St, AUSTIN, TX 78701 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely: Call or email the board liaison at Amanda.Jasso@austintexas.gov or 512-974-9107. The information required is the speaker 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 BOARD MEMBERS: Amanda Afifi, District 2, Chair Sharon Vigil, District 7, Vice-Chair Ricardo Garay, District 3 Jesus Perales, District 8 Daniela Silva, District 1 Dulce Castañeda, District 10 Maria C. Solis, District 5 Felicia Peña, Mayor Sandy Ramirez, District 6 Ivanna Neri, District 4 Vacant – District 9 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Each speaker will have three minutes to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Speakers wishing to address an agenda item will have the chance to do so when the agenda item is called. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Commission regular meeting held on August 23, 2022. STAFF BRIEFINGS Department. 2. Staff briefing on the Palm District Plan. Presented by Jesse Gutierrez, Housing and Planning DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Presentation from JUST, a nonprofit CDFI that has made over 6,000 business loans totally more than $12 million to Hispanic female entrepreneurs. Discussion and possible action regarding access to opportunity and financial stability. Presented by Steve Wanta, co-founder and CEO. 4. Presentation from AISD related to equity. Discussion and possible action regarding efforts to improve outcomes for children of color. Presented by Dr. Stephanie Hawley, Equity Officer for AISD. 5. Discussion and possible action related to 2023 regular meeting schedule. 6. Discussion and possible action related to Tesla Gigafactory Texas response to Commissioners’ questions that were posed as follow-up to Tesla presentation given on July 26. WORKING GROUP UPDATES, DISCUSSION, AND ACTION ITEMS 7. Health …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2022 AT 5:30 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL – BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W 2ND St, AUSTIN, TX 78701 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely: Call or email the board liaison at Amanda.Jasso@austintexas.gov or 512-974-9107. The information required is the speaker 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 BOARD MEMBERS: Amanda Afifi, District 2, Chair Sharon Vigil, District 7, Vice-Chair Ricardo Garay, District 3 Jesus Perales, District 8 Daniela Silva, District 1 Dulce Castañeda, District 10 Maria C. Solis, District 5 Felicia Peña, Mayor Sandy Ramirez, District 6 Ivanna Neri, District 4 Vacant – District 9 DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER – Chair Afifi called the meeting to order at 5:35pm Commissioners Absent: Sandy Ramirez PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Each speaker will have three minutes to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Speakers wishing to address an agenda item will have the chance to do so when the agenda item is called. None. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Commission regular meeting held on July 26, 2022. a. Vice Chair Vigil moved to approve. Commissioner Castañeda seconded. Motion passed unanimously. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing from Melissa Alvarado, Economic Development Department, regarding initial concepts for heritage wayfinding design. Presented by Principal in Charge, John Bosio with Merje Design. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Presentation from El Buen Samaritano and discussion and possible action regarding youth services and community health workers. Presented by Dr. Rosamaria Murillo, Chief Executive Officer. 4. Presentation from Central Health and discussion and possible action related to the Health Equity Plan. Presented by Perla Cavazos and Yeseñia Ramos, Central Health. WORKING GROUP UPDATES, DISCUSSION, AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Health Work Group (Commissioner Garay) – Commissioner Garay announced monkeypox vaccination numbers, upcoming community resilience hubs meetings. Chair …
PALM DISTRICT PLAN Public Review DRAFT 10/14/2022 TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1 INTRODUCTION 3 EQUITY FRAMEWORK 4 HISTORY 6 EXISTING CONDITIONS 24 ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY 36 VISION STATEMENT 40 VISION FRAMEWORK 41 KEY OPPORTUNITY SITES 42 DESIRED OUTCOMES 47 SCENARIOS 52 IMPLEMENTATION 59 RECOMMENDATIONS 60 LOOKING FORWARD 69 Appendices A1 The Palm District: Austin’s Cultural Hub - AIA Communities by Design Report A2 Listening Report for Palm District Visioning Phase A3 Palm District Existing Conditions Report A4 Palm District Planning City Council Resolution EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In 2019 the Austin City Council directed staff (Resolution No. 20190523-029) to develop a small area plan for the eastern edge of Downtown: the Palm District. Initial work on the plan began in the latter part of 2019 and early 2020, but was halted by the global COVID-19 pandemic. As 2020 wound down, staff resumed work on the project by developing and refining background documents, designing the public engagement strategy and planning process, conducting preliminary stakeholder outreach, and preparing for the formal kickoff of the planning prosses in May 2021. Beginning in 2019, Housing and Planning Department Staff convened a City of Austin Palm District Planning Team comprised of representatives from multiple City Departments including Convention Center, Parks and Recreation, Watershed Protection, Transportation, Sustainability, Economic Development, Real Estate, and the Corridor Program Office to provide input and review key deliverables throughout the process. HPD staff also met regularly with representatives from the Downtown Austin Alliance and Waterloo Greenway, as well as Travis County staff, and other key community stakeholders serving as partners in support of the planning process. The Palm District planning process employed a five phase planning process: • Pre-Planning—The project team researched the Palm District in preparation of developing the plan. • Visioning—The project team engaged community and developed a draft vision and outline for the plan. • Active Planning—Staff used the draft vision to identify recommendations and to develop multiple scenarios for the Palm District. As part of their partnership with the City in support of this process, the Downtown Austin Alliance engaged a professional urban design firm, Asakura Robinson, to assist with outreach, focus group facilitation, development of possible future scenarios and a preferred scenario for the draft plan. • Draft Review—Staff developed the draft plan with guidance from city and key stakeholder partners and released the draft for public review and comments. • Plan Adoption—During this time staff will review …
33 Public Review Draft Palm District Plan 34 Public Review Draft Palm District Plan 35 Public Review Draft Palm District Plan ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY The Housing and Planning Department led an outreach and engagement process bringing together the thoughts and ideas of a broad range of community stakeholders and institutional partners to inform and develop the goals and future vision for the Palm District. This robust community engagement strategy was grounded using an equity lens. Intentional steps were taken to elevate the voices of community members that have cultural and historic ties to the district, some of whom no longer live in the vicinity of the district due to gentrification and displacement caused in part by past planning decisions. It must be noted that early engagement efforts were entirely moved online due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Organizational Briefings and Inter-agency Coordination Beginning in 2019, staff held regular briefing meetings with various city boards and commissions, key city departments, external organizations, and community-based organizations and invited them to participate in the planning process. City departments and external partners were consulted on the various products created throughout the planning process including the draft Vision Framework, American Institute of Architects workshops, the framework desired outcomes, preferred scenarios, and plan document. Targeted Outreach to East Austin Thought Leaders In late Summer 2021, Martha P. Cotera (dba Information Systems Development) was contracted to engage East Austin community members with cultural and historic bonds to the Palm District. A series of interviews, focus groups, and small group meetings were held with East Austin Mexican- American community leaders, current and former elected officials, Palm School alumni, Rainey Street Historic District residents and advocates, and current and former East Austin residents. Also targeted were organizations such as Raza Roundtable, PODER, HABLA and Nuestro Grupo/Academia Cuauhtli, Mexic Arte Museum, La Peña, with well documented involvement in the district. The interviewers gathered interviewees’ stories, desires, and thoughts about the Palm School and Park, the Rainey Street Neighborhood, Waterloo Greenway, the potential 5th Street Heritage Corridor, and other aspects of the Palm District. From her work with the East Austin stakeholder groups, Martha Cotera produced an in-depth report that includes a historic framework outlining the Mexican-American contributions and political efforts in the City of Austin and in the planning area specifically. The report includes the challenges of both displacement and the work of advocacy for the preservation of historic and cultural features …
A just Texas. “What starts here, changes the world.” 2 TRUST 3 3 JETA JETAs (JUST Entrepreneur Trust Agent) are ambitious women excluded from economic opportunity that want to grow their business and support their peers to do the same. 4 4 Partnership to reach 10,000s of ambitious Texas Women [JUST] changed my life, it was a before and after. 5 From Financial Health to Financial Wealth JUST co-designs products with our community that leverage peer support. Our products lead to transformational wealth building opportunities. Personal Loan Credit & Habit Building Leveraging peer support, JUST is able to offer emergency loans at low cost with high repayments This product reports to the credit bureaus and allows people to build new money habits Small Business Lending Asset Ownership JUST is creating transformational wealth building opportunities Consumer Lending Circles Reimagined JETA-Led Growth Program JETAs are the most effective community change agents Entrepreneurs with the ability and desire gain access to more capital and business support services Transactional 6 Transformational 6 h t l a e W y t i l i b a t S Who We Serve Monthly household income under $2,000 Monthly household income under $3,000 36% 66% 42% Single mothers 97% 7 Do not receive support from any other organization The Results $12M in business loans without ever checking credit repayment rate of loans including the pandemic 99% 96 Net Promoter Score, the highest recorded in the world by 60 Decibels 6,000+ Loans made to Hispanic women in Central Texas 8 71% JUST clients experienced lasting and significant transformation because of JUST 9 of JUST loan operations are former clients Team 100% 88% of JUST staff are women of JUST staff are Hispanic 82% 60% 10 of JUST Board are women Expand Austin Reach 3,000 Hispanic female entrepreneurs in Central Texas rebuilding trust 11 Mobility is created through wealth, not income. 12 12 The Future of Wealth $15M $20M $10 - $100 13 13
Follow-up questions for Tesla Workforce 1. Is there a plan to subsidize housing for Tesla employees (particularly for lower- income employees who make below 80% MFI in Austin, for example)? 2. Can the Commission receive a copy of the benefits packages provided to every Tesla employee starting on day 1 (including any health plans/options)? 3. What are the wage ranges for employment? Teresa mentioned she thinks $18 is the lowest hourly wage (training wage). 4. Which demographic information is being captured for employees and contractors working at Tesla sites? How is this information informing hiring practices? 5. How many predominantly Spanish speakers has Tesla hired? And for which positions? 6. Has Tesla partnered with CapMetro on a program for employees, contractors and subcontractors to ride public transportation for free? If not, does Tesla plan to do so, particularly considering that surrounding communities do not have access to public transportation? 7. Logan discussed the shuttles that Tesla operates for employees - can you share details on this program and the plans for its expansion? 8. Are there professional development stipends for historically marginalized employees? 9. In the data shared, the team indicated that 82% of the workforce is local, residing in Travis County. Can you share what constitutes “local” status? Is there a threshold for the number of years a person has resided in Travis County before they are considered local? Can you share the percentage of employees who have been hired from zip codes in Southeast Austin, such as 78725, 78742, 78741, 78744, 78617, and 78719? 10. What is Tesla's position regarding employee unions at Giga Texas in Austin? 11. Are employees and leadership trained on diversity, equity and inclusion practices? If so, which ones and why? Environmental Impact 12. Please provide a line-item budget and plan for the ecological uplift project along with any other analyses of the scope and impact of this work to the local environment. 13. Logan indicated that there was an environmental impact report done by a 3rd party; can you please share the report and who conducted the study? 14. Please share any reports and studies regarding hazardous waste disposal and air quality. 15. Please share any plans for mitigation developed in case of an emergency, such as a hazardous waste spill. Community Engagement 16. Please provide the names, frequency, and level of engagement for the stakeholders listed in the presentation, as well as …
Hello Amanda – As follow-up to our presentation to the Commission on 7/26/22 and to the questions you submitted, please review our 2021 Impact Report, https://www.tesla.com/ns_videos/2021-tesla-impact-report.pdf , which answers the majority of the questions that were posed. Additionally, please see the bulleted items below that relate directly to the Tesla Texas Gigafactory in the areas of Community Investment, Staffing, Workforce Development, Recruiting, Environmental Progress and Community Engagement. Thank you. GIGAFACTORY TEXAS The following Tesla Texas Gigafactory highlights relate to our progress in Austin as stated in our 2021 Travis County Annual Report and the Semi-Annual HUB report for the period from October 1, 2021 to February 28, 2022. Investment and Staffing • Tesla invested $2.7 billion dollars of real and business property in Travis County. • Tesla exceeded its investment for the year by over $2.2 billion. • Tesla employs over 3,500 employees at Gigafactory Texas, 82% of which are Travis County residents. • Tesla exceeded its hiring for the year by 1,524 workers. • $50.6 million dollars was paid to Historically Underutilized Businesses (“HUBs”). Workforce Development and Recruiting • Tesla kicked off workforce development programs and initiated recruiting outreach with several greater Austin educational institutions and school districts, including: o Working with Del Valle to start a multi-year Advanced Manufacturing vocational pathway, financially supporting the hiring of 3 district level positions, and launching the Manufacturing Development Program for local graduates to start a career while continuing their education. The first students from Del Valle High School are now working full-time at Tesla and we recently expanded our program to Bastrop and Manor ISDs. In May 2022, we had 77 students sign on to the program from Del Valle, Bastrop and Manor ISDs. o Partnering with Austin Community College to launch the first START Manufacturing program to train future Tesla Maintenance Technicians, as well as collaborating on a $1.9 million dollar Texas Workforce Commission grant to train hundreds of local community members in advanced manufacturing careers. o Tesla’s Internship Program, which hired 268 interns from Texas into Tesla Operations across North America and hosted 48 events that included students from Texas colleges and universities. Environmental Progress Tesla has installed hundreds of EV chargers at Gigafactory Texas. The Gigafactory’s rooftop solar panel installation has begun, with 15MW-DC of capacity expected by the end of 2022. Tesla’s construction of a 500,000-gallon rainwater harvesting system has started, which …
Palm District Planning Initiative Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission October 24, 2022 Content Background and Study Area What We Heard Vision and Scenarios Implementation/Next Steps Background and Study Area 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 WE ARE HERE 7 Equity-Based Goals Create a safe, welcoming place history Preserve and interpret Enhance educational and cultural assets Provide economic benefits Increase access to housing Improve mobility and access Improve access to nature, enhance natural systems, and support an equitable, sustainable, resilient future 8 What We Heard Participants • Visits to SpeakUp Austin! Webpage: 3,600 • Survey Responses: 700+ (3 Surveys) • Visioning Forum Attendees: 150+ • Targeted East Austin Outreach: 75 + (Individuals and Organizations) • AIA Event Participants: 60+ • Interactive Map Responses: 25+ 10 Survey Demographics 11 Visioning Forums 12 Targeted East Austin Engagement: • La Raza Roundtable • Current and Former Elected Officials • Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce • Tejano Democrats • Palm School Alumni • The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (ESB-MACC) • La Pena Arts, Inc. • Mexic-Arte • Nuestro Grupo/Academia Cuauhtli • AHMIGA (Latina civic and social networking organization) • Café Con Letras • L.A.C.E. • PODER • Long-time East Austin residents 13 American Institute of Architects Recommendations: 14 Vision and Scenarios 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. 16 INCLUSIVE GROWTH Growth in the district will provide a prosperous future for longtime and recent residents and for established and new businesses. 17 CULTURE The district will become a destination that celebrates its multi- cultural heritage. 18 CONNECTION Physical, cultural and social connections will …
Austin ISD Office of Equity Update Hispanic Quality of Life Commission 10.25.22 2 Where We’ve Been, Where We’re Going Equity by Design Focus Areas Equity Advisory Committee Equitable Practices in Action Bond and Long Range Planning (LRP) Process Equity Assessment Connecting the Dots: Equity Assessment, Long Range Planning (LRP) & Equity Action Plan Board Priorities: ● ● ● ● Equity in Student Well-Being and Achievement Equity in Teacher an Employee Well-Being Equity in Culture of Respect/Customer Service Equity in Financial Stewardship and Prioritization Equity by Design Equity Action Plan Equity Assessment L o n g R a n g e P l a n n i n g ( L R P ) / B o n d P r o c e s s Equity Advisory Committee Student Well-Being/Culture of Respect Access to Student Programs & Increasing Access to Information LGBTQIA2+ Student Support Equity Advisory Committee Staff Well-Being Financial Stewardship & Prioritization Recruitment and Retention of Black and Brown Staff Equity Enrollment Equity Assessment Long Range Planning & Bond Process
ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION OCTOBER 25th, 2022 MEETING AGENDA REGULAR MEETING of the ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION OCTOBER 25th, 2022 at 6:00pm Permitting & Development Center (PDC) 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752 RM #1401 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING AGENDA This meeting is being held in a hybrid format, and some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or via telephone. Remote speakers must register in advance (October 24th by 12pm-Noon). All public comments will occur at the beginning of the meeting and public speakers will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. To speak or attend remotely, residents must contact the Equity Office’s Commission/Neighborhood Liaison, Jeremy Garza, no later than 12pm-noon on Monday, October 24th, 2022. Please telephone call at (512) 978-1797 or email jeremy.garza@austintexas.gov. The information required is the speaker’s name, the 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). BOARD MEMBERS: District Kirk Yoshida (Chair) Commissioner District Commissioner Azra Siddiqi Kuo Yang Lily Trieu Fang Fang VACANT VACANT 9 10 Salimah Shamsuddin Meena Mutyala Mayor Hanna Huang At-Large Pramod Patil At-Large Zahra Shakur Jamal-Hassan At-Large Sarah Chen (Vice-Chair) Vincent Cobalis At-Large Pooja Sethi 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION OCTOBER 25th, 2022 MEETING AGENDA MEETING AGENDA CALL TO ORDER The meeting is called to order by Chair Kirk Yoshida at: ROLL CALL ABSENT: PRESENT: 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 COMMISSION’S REGULAR MEETING on both August 16th and September 20th, 2022. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Discussion and possible action about chair leadership starting January 2023. Inquiring about commissioner capacity to lead after Kirk & Vince step down from term limits. Discussion and possible action on creating a budget workgroup, designating members, outlining responsibilities, timeline, and authorizing members to speak on behalf of the Joint Inclusion Committee on matters pertaining to their assignment. Discussion & possible action on the City Clerk’s Q&A Session with Equity Office & …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD OCTOBER 24, 2022 – 6:00 PM CITY HALL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 W. 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Parks and Recreation Board 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 Tim Dombeck, (512) 974-6716, Tim.Dombeck@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Laura Cottam Sajbel (D-9), Chair Sarah Faust (D-5), Vice-Chair Nina Rinaldi (D-1) Anna Di Carlo (D-2) Patrick Moore (D-3) Kathryn Flowers (D-4) Lisa Hugman (D-6) Nancy Barnard (D-7) Kim Taylor (D-8) Dawn Lewis (D-10) Richard DePalma (Mayor) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 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 Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of September 26, 2022. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing on the Palm District Plan. Stevie Greathouse, Capital Programming Consultant, Housing and Planning Department. Staff briefing on trash in creeks. Andrew Clamann, Environmental Scientist Sr., Watershed Protection. Staff briefing on procurement policies, procedures, and practices for the City of Austin. Cyrenthia Ellis, Procurement Manager, Financial Services Department. Page 1 of 2 1. 2. 3. 4. Staff briefing on Parks and Recreation Department community engagement events, planning updates, development updates, maintenance updates, program updates and administrative updates. (SD23 Strategies: Health & Environment, Culture & Lifelong Learning; PARD Long Range Strategies: Relief from Urban Life, Urban Public Spaces, Park Access for All) Presenter(s): Kimberly McNeeley, Director, Parks and Recreation Department. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to City Council to approve the amended Joint Use Agreement between Austin Independent School District and the City of Austin. (SD23 Strategies: Health & Environment, Culture & Lifelong Learning, Govt that Works for All; PARD Long Range Strategies: Relief from Urban Life, Operational Efficiency, Park Access for All, Program Alignment) Christin Chute Canul, Program Manager II, Parks and Recreation Department WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 7. 8. 9. …
PALM DISTRICT PLAN Public Review DRAFT 10/14/2022 TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1 INTRODUCTION 3 EQUITY FRAMEWORK 4 HISTORY 6 EXISTING CONDITIONS 24 ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY 36 VISION STATEMENT 40 VISION FRAMEWORK 41 KEY OPPORTUNITY SITES 42 DESIRED OUTCOMES 47 SCENARIOS 52 IMPLEMENTATION 59 RECOMMENDATIONS 60 LOOKING FORWARD 69 Appendices A1 The Palm District: Austin’s Cultural Hub - AIA Communities by Design Report A2 Listening Report for Palm District Visioning Phase A3 Palm District Existing Conditions Report A4 Palm District Planning City Council Resolution EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In 2019 the Austin City Council directed staff (Resolution No. 20190523-029) to develop a small area plan for the eastern edge of Downtown: the Palm District. Initial work on the plan began in the latter part of 2019 and early 2020, but was halted by the global COVID-19 pandemic. As 2020 wound down, staff resumed work on the project by developing and refining background documents, designing the public engagement strategy and planning process, conducting preliminary stakeholder outreach, and preparing for the formal kickoff of the planning prosses in May 2021. Beginning in 2019, Housing and Planning Department Staff convened a City of Austin Palm District Planning Team comprised of representatives from multiple City Departments including Convention Center, Parks and Recreation, Watershed Protection, Transportation, Sustainability, Economic Development, Real Estate, and the Corridor Program Office to provide input and review key deliverables throughout the process. HPD staff also met regularly with representatives from the Downtown Austin Alliance and Waterloo Greenway, as well as Travis County staff, and other key community stakeholders serving as partners in support of the planning process. The Palm District planning process employed a five phase planning process: • Pre-Planning—The project team researched the Palm District in preparation of developing the plan. • Visioning—The project team engaged community and developed a draft vision and outline for the plan. • Active Planning—Staff used the draft vision to identify recommendations and to develop multiple scenarios for the Palm District. As part of their partnership with the City in support of this process, the Downtown Austin Alliance engaged a professional urban design firm, Asakura Robinson, to assist with outreach, focus group facilitation, development of possible future scenarios and a preferred scenario for the draft plan. • Draft Review—Staff developed the draft plan with guidance from city and key stakeholder partners and released the draft for public review and comments. • Plan Adoption—During this time staff will review …
Trash in Creeks Field Investigation Report and Benchmark Research Study Andrew Clamann Parks and Recreation Board 10/24/2022 Andrew.Clamann@austintexas.gov Mateo.Scoggins@austintexas.gov Leila.Gosselink@austintexas.gov Resolution No. 20200123-108 (CIUR 2234) field study benchmark report upstream concentration source downstream concentration Typical pollutant assessment: downstream – upstream = source contribution This assessment does not work for trash Variability in storm intensity Variability in stream character Data Collection • 20 Creeks • 110 miles • Observations every 30ft • 19,467 data points Scooters only 21 found Small number of occurrence due to: o reduced permitted fleets (since 2020) o improved process for reporting (311) o efficient process for removal (vendor) Trash intensity score + source presence • Overflowing dumpster • Outfall/tributary • Encampment • Dumping historic site • Dumping point source • Dumping unknown • Property management Sources by occurrence Takeaway # 1 Encampment was the most commonly-observed source, but is similar in intensity and range to most other sources Result: A georeferenced map of intensity* and sources example: upper shoal creek *can be used by internal or external partners for strategic cleaning https://arcg.is/0z48bj0 Takeaway # 2 Trash intensity is not proportional to its drainage area (source input locations are deceiving) Geospatial analysis using 300’ and 3000’ buffers Population Transportation Land Use Takeaway # 3 There were no statistically significant correlations between trash intensity and: landuse, census, transportation, • • • • parks, etc. Takeaway # 4 Virtually anything can be found in creeks, but single use plastics were the most common item clothing, tents, bedding recreation items, toys erosion matting, silt fences packaging, shipping office, household lawn tools, mulch bags, garden hoses, appliances medical, electronics, textiles, hardware traffic cones, barriers, safety construction materials, asphalt, lumber Telecommunication cables, displaced infrastructure 500+ shopping carts Takeaway # 5 76% of the trash is found in 10% of the area (opportunity for strategic site selection for cleanups by COA, partners, contractors, volunteers) Field report provides diverse assemblage of recommendations at different scales • • • • • • • site-specific cleanups, improved rules for dumpsters, structural controls, enforcement, education/outreach, coordination with partners, etc Benchmarking Research Report • EXTRACTION (physically removing trash from waterways) ex: structural controls, machines, manual labor • INTERCEPTION (keeping trash from entering waterways) ex: education, enforcement, landscape cleanups, structural controls • SOURCE REDUCTION (stemming the flow into our community) ex: limit single use plastics Extraction • creek and lake cleanups* • requirement/enforcement of vendors/individuals to clean up • …
M E M O R A N D U M TO: Mayor and Council Members FROM: Jorge L. Morales, P.E., CFM, Director, Watershed Protection Department DATE: Aug 17, 2022 SUBJECT: Reporting Deliverables - Monitoring & Sources of Trash in Creeks (Resolution No. 20200123-108) The purpose of this memorandum is to provide reporting deliverables associated with Council Resolution No. 20200123-108. This resolution, in part, directed the City Manager to prepare a study with recommendations to address litter problems in Austin’s waterways. The Trash in Creeks field study, completed in the spring of 2022, documented trash distribution and sources at 19,467 data points in 20 watersheds along 110 miles of streams in Austin. Surprisingly, the intensity of trash had no significant relationship with stream drainage area, land use, population, or proximity to roadways/parks nor to individual point sources such as overflowing dumpsters, illegal dumping, and encampments/etc. This suggests that intensity of trash in creeks is a cumulative influence of the entire community and is primarily spatially influenced by the physical nature of the stream (roughness) rather than observed local sources. Spatial analysis indicates that 76% of the volume is in 10% of the area and the most encountered items were single-use plastic beverage/food containers, which has implications for both site prioritization and source reduction. The Trash in Creeks benchmarking study reviews trash reduction methods and physical technologies that collect trash actively and passively in watersheds and waterways. Many strategies identified as being effective in peer cities are already being implemented by the City of Austin. Novel technologies and innovative mechanisms to extract trash in waterways around the world show promise, however, most have limitations that may preclude efficient use in Austin’s setting. Physical removal is a critical part of the strategy but interception of trash on the landscape, and reduction of items commonly found in the waste stream are more sustainable methods for trash reduction. These two reports provide insight to the distribution, character, and solution space of trash in creeks that will help our community focus resources and effort towards removal, prevention, and source reduction. The City of Austin is increasing its understanding of trash in creeks and diversifying the toolbox to address the problem. We anticipate testing application of some of the methods identified in the report to provide increased resolution on cost/benefit in our environment. A past deliverable associated with this council resolution was a Program Inventory, Analysis and …
Austin Parks and Recreation Department Joint Use Agreement Update October 24, 2022 Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding amendments to the Joint Use Agreement between Austin Independent School District and City of Austin. Christine Chute Canul, Partnership Manager, Park Planning Division Austin Parks and Recreation Department Overview of Joint Use Agreement (JUA) 1) Last Updated in 1984 2) Partners – AISD, CCCN and PARD 3) Timeline – Efforts began in 2017 4) Updates to the JUA 5) Next Steps Project Goals • • • To identify current inefficiencies in the operations and maintenance of these sites To develop clear roles and responsibilities To create a streamlined and transparent process for community activated improvements moving forward Importance of School Parks The outdoor space at joint use school parks is available to the public during non-school hours through a partnership between the City of Austin and Austin ISD. Joint use sites provide a number of benefits to both the school and surrounding community, including: • • • • • • Access to greenspace and recreational opportunities in otherwise park-deficient areas, which has been connected to better physical and mental health Park/City of Austin-related grant opportunities to improve the existing greenspace, such as adding a nature trail through wildflower meadow Shared cost and maintenance responsibilities, including playground maintenance and waste disposal Evolution of a community hub, whereby the space is co-created by the community through art, nature, or recreation Children that spend time in nature are healthier, happier, and perform better in school Community stewardship opportunities through nonprofit partner organizations, thereby growing community ownership of the space Twenty-one Joint Use Sites/School Parks Updates to the JUA 1. Updated to reflect site inventory and ownership of assets 2. Developed clear roles and responsibilities regarding ownership of current and future assets 3. Developed Design Standards 4. Incorporated Feasibility Review Process for future improvements at the site Included Oversight and Management Procedures 5. Updated Process | School Park Improvements Schoolyard Improvement Project Proposal (SIP – AISD) Next Steps: City Council | 12/8/2022 Execute JUA Finalize Draft JUA Parks Board and AISD Board | October and November 2022 Publish webpage with JUA and general info on the management of sites Joint informational workshop with pertinent PARD/AISD Supervisors to review finalized JUA PARD Community PARKnerships | Agreement Manager Parks Board Action Requested Make a recommendation to Mayor and Council in support of the amended Joint Use Agreement between …
1. 2. 3. 4. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AUSTIN AND THE AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT REGARDING DEVELOPMENT AND SHARED USE OF JOINTLY OWNED FACILITIES, GROUND IMPROVEMENTS AND OPEN SPACES PARTIES: This Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into by and between the City of Austin (the “City”), and Austin Independent School District (the “AISD”) hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Parties” and each, a “Party”. AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF 1984 JOINT USE MEMORANDUM AND PRIOR AGREEMENTS: It is the intent of the Parties to amend, restate and replace that certain Joint AISD/City Council Information Memorandum dated January 9, 1984, and all subsequent amendments (collectively, the “1984 Joint Use Agreement”). Effective as of the date of this Agreement, all terms, conditions, and provisions contained in the 1984 Joint Use Agreement are hereby superseded, amended and restated by the terms of this Agreement. For clarification, as of the effective date of this Agreement, the 1984 Joint Use Agreement shall be of no further force and effect and the terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement (as may be amended from time to time by the Parties in writing) shall govern and control all aspects of the use, ownership, planning, operations and maintenance of Joint Use Facilities (as defined herein), including without limitation, cost sharing responsibilities and construction and maintenance responsibilities and obligations. AUTHORITY: This Agreement is authorized and governed by the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Chapter 791 of the Texas state code to increase efficiency and effectiveness of local governments by authorizing them to contract, to the greatest possible extent, with one another and with agencies of the state. City of Austin Resolution 201990131-038 calls for the City to prioritize the existing and ongoing collaborative work of the City of Austin Strategic Facilities Governance Team and AISD to identify opportunities to achieve shared priority policy goals, including open space, recreation, and environmental protection. Each Party represents and warrants that in the performance of its respective obligations as set forth in this Agreement, it is carrying out a duly authorized government function, which it is authorized to perform individually under the applicable statutes of the State of Texas and/or its charter. PURPOSE. The purpose of this Agreement is to provide the foundation, terms, and conditions upon which future jointly-owned facilities, ground improvements, and open spaces will be constructed, maintained, replaced, and upgraded, including without limitation, cost sharing responsibilities and obligations and …
M E M O R A N D U M TO: FROM: Parks and Recreation Board Members Kimberly McNeeley, M.Ed., CPRP, Director Austin Parks and Recreation Department May 24, 2021 School Park Improvement Projects DATE: SUBJECT: The purpose of this memo is to provide an update on the Joint Use Agreement (JUA) between Austin Independent School District (AISD) and the Parks and Recreation Department (Department) and to highlight recent School Park improvement projects. School Parks that are jointly owned by AISD and the Department are managed under a Joint-Use Agreement (JUA). Last updated in 1984, the JUA was originally designed to create policy and procedures regarding long-range planning, site selection and acquisition, design, program maintenance and finance. Since that time, there have been significant changes to how each entity operates within jointly owned properties as well as the eco-features now seen at these sites. The goal for the current rewrite of the agreement is to: • Identify and improve current inefficiencies in the operations and maintenance of these properties; • Develop clear roles and responsibilities; and • Create a streamlined and transparent process for community activated improvements moving forward. In 2017, the Department and AISD began meeting to review and update the original 1984 JUA. In 2018, a review process for community activated projects on joint-use sites was established and integrated into the updated JUA draft. Both organizations anticipate the legal review process to begin in late 2021 with agreement execution in 2022. Staff will bring this agreement to the Contracts and Concession Committee and the Parks and Recreation Board for approval prior to City Council action. The Department’s Long Range Plan identified School Parks as one of the top investment priorities across the park system. By seeking out opportunities to increase public access to non-Department owned parks and open space, School Parks provide a great resource for communities as these sites are available for public use after the school day has ended, on weekends and when school is not in session. There are currently 22 School Parks located in Austin, many in areas where 50% or more of residents live in park deficient areas, have large youth populations, have low household incomes and high poverty levels. The attached Spring 2021 School Park Project Update report highlights seven projects with five completed in the past two years and two currently underway. Many of these projects were identified through the Community …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 The PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD convened in a REGULAR meeting on SEPTEMBER 26, 2022, at 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Cottam Sajbel called the PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Laura Cottam Sajbel, Sarah Faust, Nancy Barnard, Richard DePalma, Anna Di Carlo, Kathryn Flowers, Lisa Hugman, Patrick Moore, Nina Rinaldi. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Dawn Lewis (left meeting at 7:35 p.m.), Kim Taylor (left meeting at 7:14 p.m.). PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Mike Levy – Public safety issues Claire Krebs – Festival Beach Community Gardens boundary dispute and fox habitat Paul DiFiore – Hatchery Park and nearby development Liz Hundley and Aubrea Rudder – Austin Rowing Club APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION ITEMS Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of August 22, 2022. The minutes from the meeting of August 22, 2022 were approved on Board Member Moore’s motion, Board Member Barnard’s second on a 11-0 vote. Presentation and discussion regarding concerns for available parks and locations for community services in Districts 3 and 9. Malcom Yeatts and Fred DeWorken, EROC Contact Team, Ed Miller, Our House gave a presentation and answered questions. Board Members discussed the lack of parks in the East Riverside Neighborhood, how Parkland Dedication fees are allocated, and the potential for a community activated parks project in this area. No action was taken on this item. 1. 2. 1 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to City Council on the Brodie Oaks Planned Unit Development application and whether it is superior with respect to parkland dedication. Thomas Rowlinson, Principal Planner, Parks and Recreation Department gave a presentation and answered questions. The motion to recommend the Brodie Oaks PUD as superior if the applicant agrees to: 1) Work with staff and Austin Transportation department to provide ten (10) free parking spaces to the neighborhood park site; 2) Amend the application to state there will be a publicly available restroom at the neighborhood park; 3) Continue to work with Hill Country Conservancy and Austin Parks Foundation to ensure this is a sustainable trail accessing the Barton Creek Greenbelt; and, 4) Investigate and report back on methods to fund off-site …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD DIRECTOR’S REPORT DATE: October 2022 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT/EVENTS: Roy Kizer Golf Course: The successful grand reopening of the Roy Kizer Golf Course was held on September 29, 2022. A bagpipe player kicked off the event welcoming the players who teed off beginning at 7:00 AM. The morning also featured a live radio broadcast with the sports radio show The Horn with Bucky and Aaron, and breakfast for all attendees. The afternoon included music, giveaways, a golf aide demo, more golf, and beverage samples. 200 people attended the event. District 2 1 Mornings with Bucky and Erin Broadcast/Bagpiper David Shackelford Golfers warming up for their round / Clay-Kizer Practice Facility Dedication Ceremony at Wooldridge Square: On Friday, October 28, 2022 at 10:00 AM, the Austin Parks and Recreation Department and Friends of Wooldridge Square will celebrate the dedication of two markers honoring the historically significant park. Wooldridge Square was awarded a National Votes for Women Trail marker in recognition of the square’s important role in the women’s suffrage movement in Texas. Wooldridge Square was also recognized by the Texas Recreation and Park Society as a 2021 Lone Star Legacy Park. Read the press release to learn more. District 9 Govalle Neighborhood Park Ribbon Cutting: The Department will host a ribbon-cutting event at Govalle Neighborhood Park on November 7th in partnership with Austin Parks Foundation (APF). Attendees will celebrate the renovation of the playground area and the installation of a new multi-purpose field that was made possible in part through APF board-designated Austin City Limits funding. APF and the Department collaborated with the community to develop the design of the new playground and the scope of the improvements throughout the park. The event is open to the community and Council Member attendance is anticipated. Additional funding was provided by the Tres Grace Foundation, Jay Paul Company (Tank Farm), Hershey Funding, Urban Forestry Grant, and Parkland Dedication fees. District 3 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Flyer Asian American Resource Center Phase 2 Design Reveal: The AARC Phase 2 project team will host a hybrid meeting revealing the schematic design on Thursday, November 17. The design will include a theater, multi-purpose space, gallery space, and parking alignment. The schematic design was developed based on the 2019 Facility Expansion Plan and community input provided through engagement opportunities throughout 2022. Attendees will be asked to share their reactions and feedback on the design. Additional opportunity …
REVISED REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD OCTOBER 24, 2022 – 6:00 PM CITY HALL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 W. 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Parks and Recreation Board 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 Tim Dombeck, (512) 974-6716, Tim.Dombeck@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Laura Cottam Sajbel (D-9), Chair Sarah Faust (D-5), Vice-Chair Nina Rinaldi (D-1) Anna Di Carlo (D-2) Patrick Moore (D-3) Kathryn Flowers (D-4) Lisa Hugman (D-6) Nancy Barnard (D-7) Kim Taylor (D-8) Dawn Lewis (D-10) Richard DePalma (Mayor) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 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 Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of September 26, 2022. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing on the Palm District Plan. Stevie Greathouse, Capital Programming Consultant, Housing and Planning Department. Staff briefing on trash in creeks. Andrew Clamann, Environmental Scientist Sr., Watershed Protection. Staff briefing on procurement policies, procedures, and practices for the City of Austin. Cyrenthia Ellis, Procurement Manager, Financial Services Department. Page 1 of 2 1. 2. 3. 4. Staff briefing on Parks and Recreation Department community engagement events, planning updates, development updates, maintenance updates, program updates, administrative updates, and Hatchery Park. (SD23 Strategies: Health & Environment, Culture & Lifelong Learning; PARD Long Range Strategies: Relief from Urban Life, Urban Public Spaces, Park Access for All) Presenter(s): Liana Kallivoka, Assistant Director, Parks and Recreation Department. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to City Council to approve the amended Joint Use Agreement between Austin Independent School District and the City of Austin. (SD23 Strategies: Health & Environment, Culture & Lifelong Learning, Govt that Works for All; PARD Long Range Strategies: Relief from Urban Life, Operational Efficiency, Park Access for All, Program Alignment) Christin Chute Canul, Program Manager II, Parks and Recreation Department WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD October 24, 2022 – 6:00 PM City Hall Chambers, Room 1001 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Questions and Answers Report PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEMBERS: Laura Cottam Sajbel (D-9), Chair Sarah Faust (D-5), Vice-Chair Nina Rinaldi (D-1) Anna Di Carlo (D-2) Patrick Moore (D-3) Kathryn Flowers (D-4) Lisa Hugman (D-6) Nancy Barnard (D-7) Kim Taylor (D-8) Dawn Lewis (D-10) Richard DePalma (Mayor) Page 1 of 4 Item 4: Staff briefing on procurement policies, procedures, and practices for the City of Austin. Chair Cottam Sajbel 1) What is the process to determine the portion of proceeds the city earns from a vendor? Is there a best-practices formula, used in comparable cities? Depending on type of concession, the revenue share is determined based on similar newer concessions. Most recently, Various factors are considered: • Will the vendor have to invest in infrastructure? If so, what will those costs be? Any permanent fixtures on City property are automatically City property and do not revert back to the vendor. If there was a previous vendor at the site, what was that revenue-sharing structure? • • PARD now includes a minimum amount for revenue-sharing in the RFP’s issued. citizens. • Services provided by park concessions need to be affordable for all • Any amenity of this type must align with PARD’s mission and programming, and most importantly, must be a benefit to the public. 2) How are rental rates set for vendors operating on parkland, and how do they compare to other retail rental rates in the vicinity? The City’s purpose in offering services to citizens at its parks and facilities is not to make a profit. It’s to enhance citizens’ experiences at PARD facilities. Citizens already pay taxes to maintain parks and other facilities, thus rates are maintained at an affordable cost for all citizens. Per COA legal, for home rule municipalities, if a fee bears a reasonable relationship to the cost of providing the service or regulating the behavior being regulated, and there is no legal prohibition against charging the fee, generally, the city can charge the fee. of the city? 3) Is the amount a vendor pays the city affected by comparable retail costs in different parts The City’s purpose in offering services to citizens at its parks and facilities is not to make a profit. It’s to enhance citizens’ experiences at PARD facilities. Citizens already …
Palm District Planning Initiative Parks and Recreation Board Briefing October 24, 2022 Content Background and Study Area What We Heard Vision and Scenarios Implementation/Next Steps Background and Study Area 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 WE ARE HERE 7 Equity-Based Goals Create a safe, welcoming place history Preserve and interpret Enhance educational and cultural assets Provide economic benefits Increase access to housing Improve mobility and access Improve access to nature, enhance natural systems, and support an equitable, sustainable, resilient future 8 What We Heard Participants • Visits to SpeakUp Austin! Webpage: 3,600 • Survey Responses: 700+ (3 Surveys) • Visioning Forum Attendees: 150+ • Targeted East Austin Outreach: 75 + (Individuals and Organizations) • AIA Event Participants: 60+ • Interactive Map Responses: 25+ 10 Survey Demographics 11 Visioning Forums 12 Targeted East Austin Engagement: • La Raza Roundtable • Current and Former Elected Officials • Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce • Tejano Democrats • Palm School Alumni • The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (ESB-MACC) • La Pena Arts, Inc. • Mexic-Arte • Nuestro Grupo/Academia Cuauhtli • AHMIGA (Latina civic and social networking organization) • Café Con Letras • L.A.C.E. • PODER • Long-time East Austin residents 13 American Institute of Architects Recommendations: 14 Vision and Scenarios 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. 16 INCLUSIVE GROWTH Growth in the district will provide a prosperous future for longtime and recent residents and for established and new businesses. 17 CULTURE The district will become a destination that celebrates its multi- cultural heritage. 18 CONNECTION Physical, cultural and social connections will be strengthened within …
