ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION SITE PLAN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: SP-2024-0140CS ZAP DATE: October 15, 2024 PROJECT NAME: Tower Ventures-Jester Blvd. ADDRESS: 7805-1/2 Jester Boulevard OWNER: Jester Club, Inc. Vincent Gerard and Associates, Inc., Hunter Biechlin, (512) 328-2693 APPLICANT: CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512) 974-2140 or heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: Bull Creek (Suburban) PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant proposes a 100-foot monopole telecommunications tower and associated equipment. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit. The site plan will comply with all requirements of the Land Development Code prior to its release. SUMMARY STAFF COMMENT ON SITE PLAN: The applicant proposes a 100-foot monopole telecommunications tower and carrier equipment on a 2.274- acre site. The proposed monopole is a replacement for an existing telecommunications facility located on an Austin Energy transmission tower. The tower is located on SF-6 zoned property that is developed with neighborhood sports courts, parking and existing telecommunications structures. According to Section 25- 2-839 (F)(2)(b) of City Code, a conditional use permit is required because the tower is within 250 feet of the closest single family (SF-2) property, which is located north of the property. The residential property is 221 feet from the telecommunication facility. PROJECT INFORMATION: SITE AREA ZONING PROPOSED USE PROPOSED IMPERVIOUS COVER PROPOSED BUILDING COVERAGE N/A PROPOSED BUILDING HEIGHT PROPOSED F.A.R. PROPOSED ACCESS PROPOSED PARKING 2.274 Acres SF-6 Telecommunication Tower 0.206 Square Feet 100-foot monopole tower N/A Jester Boulevard Existing parking lot, Approximately 30 spaces SP-2024-0120CS 2 Austin Independent School District Bull Creek Foundation Canyon Creek H.O.A. Jester Homeowners Assn., Inc. Long Canyon Homeowners Assn. SELTexas River Place HOA Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: 2222 Coalition of Neighborhood Associations, Inc. Austin Lost and Found Pets Bull Creek Homeowners Assn. Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Lakewood Homeowners Assn. Long Canyon Phase II & III Homeowners Assn Inc. Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation Mountain Neighborhood Association (MNA) TNR BCP - Travis County Natural Resources CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW AND EVALUATION CRITERIA The following evaluation is included to provide staff position on each point of the conditional use permit criteria. Section 25-5-145 of the Land Development Code states: “The Commission shall determine whether the proposed development or use of a conditional use site plan complies with the requirements of this section. A conditional use site plan must: 1. Comply with the requirements of this title; Staff response: This application complies with the requirements of this …
APPENDIX P-1 - EROSION CONTROL NOTES 1. THE FOLLOWING PLAN NOTE SUMMARIZES THE CONTENTS OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA MANUAL AS IT RELATES TO TREE PROTECTION ON SITES WITH ACTIVE PERMITS: NOTES & DETAILS 3.6.2 - STANDARD PLAN NOTE 2. 3. BEFORE CONSTRUCTION 4. ALL TREES AND NATURAL AREAS SHOWN ON PLAN TO BE PRESERVED SHALL BE PROTECTED PER ECM 3.6.1. 5. TREE PROTECTION SHALL BE INSTALLED PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY SITE WORK, INCLUDING DEMOLITION OR SITE PREPARATION. REFER TO ECM 3.6.1.A. 6. FENCING FOR TREE PROTECTION SHALL BE CHAIN-LINK MESH WITH A MINIMUM HEIGHT OF 5 FEET AND SHALL BE INSTALLED AROUND OR BEYOND THE CRITICAL ROOT ZONE EXCEPT AS ALLOWED IN ECM 3.6.1.B.4. 7. UNFENCED SECTIONS OF THE CRITICAL ROOT ZONE SHALL BE COVERED WITH MULCH AT A MINIMUM DEPTH OF 8 INCHES AND A MAXIMUM DEPTH OF 12 INCHES PER ECM 3.6.1.C. 8. WHERE FENCING IS LOCATED 5 FEET OR LESS FROM THE TRUNK OF A PRESERVED TREE, TRUNK WRAPPING SHALL BE INSTALLED PER ECM 3.6.1.D. 9. EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROLS SHALL BE INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED SO AS NOT TO CAUSE IMPACTS THAT EXCEED PRESERVATION CRITERIA LISTED IN ECM 3.5.3.D. 10. DURING CONSTRUCTION 11. TREES APPROVED FOR REMOVAL SHALL BE REMOVED IN A MANNER THAT DOES NOT EXCEED PRESERVATION CRITERIA FOR THE TREES TO REMAIN. REFER TO ECM 3.5.2 A. 12. FENCING MAY NOT BE TEMPORARILY MOVED OR REMOVED DURING DEVELOPMENT WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION. THE FENCED CRITICAL ROOT ZONE SHALL NOT BE USED FOR TOOL OR MATERIAL STORAGE OF ANY KIND AND SHALL BE KEPT FREE OF LITTER. REFER TO ECM 3.6.1.B.3. 13. PRUNING SHALL BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE CURRENT ANSI A300 STANDARD FOR TREE CARE. 14. AFTER CONSTRUCTION 15. TREE PROTECTION SHALL BE REMOVED AT THE END OF THE PROJECT AFTER ALL CONSTRUCTION AND FINAL GRADING IS COMPLETE, BUT BEFORE FINAL INSPECTION. REFER TO ECM 3.6.1.A. 16. LANDSCAPE INSTALLATION WITHIN THE CRZ OF PRESERVED TREES, INCLUDING IRRIGATION, SOIL AND PLANTINGS, SHALL NOT EXCEED PRESERVATION CRITERIA LISTED IN ECM 3.5.2. 17. DOCUMENTATION OF TREE WORK PERFORMED MUST BE PROVIDED TO INSPECTOR PER ECM APPENDIX P-6. 18. THIS LIST IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE. 19. REFER TO APPROPRIATE ECM SECTIONS FOR FULL REQUIREMENTS. PROFILE PLAN VIEW DIRECTION OF FLOW POSTS ANCHOR POSTS OR EARTH ANCHORS PLACE ADDITIONAL MULCH MATERIAL TO FILL SEAM BETWEEN THE SOCK AND THE GROUND 4 FT SPACING (BOTH SIDES) MULCH SOCK MULCH SOCK MINIMUM …
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RECOMMENDATION TO RESTRICT SOME COMMERCIAL USES ON IMAGINE AUSTIN CORRIDORS WHEREAS the Imagine Austin Plan included several stated livability objectives, including: ● Promote a compact and connected city, ● Development occurring in connected and pedestrian-friendly patterns supporting transit and urban lifestyles and reducing sprawl, while protecting and enhancing neighborhoods, ● Development occurring across the city in a manner friendly to families with children, seniors, and individuals with disabilities, ● Austin's unique character and local businesses being recognized as a vital part of our community, ● Clear guidelines supporting both quality development and preservation that sustain and improve Austin's character and provide certainty for residents and the business community, ● Austin's diverse population being active and healthy, with access to locally-grown, nourishing foods, and affordable healthcare; and WHEREAS the “Imagine Austin Growth Concept Map” is one of the “Imagine Austin Decision Guidelines” incorporated into the Comprehensive Decision Making Matrix included in the Zoning Change Review Sheet provided by City of Austin Staff for review by the Zoning & Platting Commission; and WHEREAS the Imagine Austin Growth Concept Map includes Imagine Austin Activity Corridors, which are meant to facilitate a “long-term shift toward transit, walking and biking” and zoning policy along these corridors should enhance transit-supportive uses, encourage more intentional and equitable land stewardship with increased bicycle, pedestrian, and transit connectivity, housing options and opportunities, public realm activation, and new economic opportunities near public transit; THEREFORE, be it resolved that the following are PROHIBITED uses on properties located on an Imagine Austin Activity Corridor: COMMERCIAL USES: ● Agricultural Sale and Services ● Building Maintenance Services ● Campground ● Carriage Stable ● Convenience Storage ● Drop-off Recycling Collection Facility ● Electronic Prototype Assembly ● Electronic Testing ● Equipment Repair Services ● Equipment Sales ● Exterminating Services ● Funeral Services ● Marina ● Recreational Equipment Maintenance & Storage ● Recreational Equipment Sales ● Research Assembly Services ● Research Testing Services ● Research Warehousing Services ● Scrap and Salvage ● Service Station ● Stables ● Vehicle Storage INDUSTRIAL USES: ● Basic Industry ● General Warehousing and Distribution ● Recycling Center ● Resource Extraction AGRICULTURAL USES: ● Animal Production ● Crop Production ● Indoor Crop Production ● Alternative Financial Services ● Automotive Sales ● Automotive Rentals ● Automotive Repair Services ● Automotive Washing ● Pawn Shop Services ● Pedicab Storage and Dispatch ● Special Use Historic INDUSTRIAL USES: ● Custom Manufacturing ● Bail Bond Services ● …
2025 ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION MEETING DATES AND DEADLINES Austin City Hall 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX, 78701 Council Chambers Room 1001| 6:00 PM Meeting Date 1ST and 3RD Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. (Unless otherwise noted) January 7th January 21st February 4th February 18th March 4th March 18th April 1st April 15th May 6th May 20th June 3rd June 17th July 1st July 15th August 5th August 19th September 2nd September 16th October 7th October 21st November 4th November 18th December 2nd December 16th Materials Deadline 5 days prior to Meeting by close of business (5:00 p.m.) (No Exceptions) January 2nd January 16th January 30th February 13th February 27th March 13th March 27th April 10th May 1st May 15th May 29th June 12th June 26th July 10th July 31st August 14th August 28th September 11th October 2nd October 16th October 30th November 13th November 27th December 11th
REGULAR MEETING of the ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION October 15, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. CITY HALL, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W 2ND ST, AUSTIN, TX 78701 Some members of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Eric Anderson at (512) 974-2562 or eric.anderson@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Hanna Huang, Chair Sarah Chen Zachary Dolling Pierre Nguyễn Nayer Sikder Luan Tran CALL TO ORDER Padmini Jambulapati, Vice Chair Sarah Xiyi Chen Hailey Easley Sabrina Sha Seonhye “Sonny” Sin Kuo Yang AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting on September 17, 2024. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing regarding the Equity-Based Preservation Plan from Cara Bertron, Program Manager, Planning Department. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. 6. 7. WORKING GROUP UPDATE 8. 9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Discussion of the inclusion of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission's approved budget recommendations in the City of Austin FY2025 Budget. Discussion of upcoming Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) Community Input Sessions and Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission members attending. Approve a recommendation to Council to adopt the Equity-Based Preservation Plan. Approve the creation of a City of Austin FY2026 Budget working group. Approve the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission 2025 meeting schedule. Update from the Community Health working group regarding potential goals and projects. Update from the Asian American Resource Center working group regarding the updated pavilion timeline. 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 …
ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION OCTOBER 15, 2024 Austin History Center (C05767, PICA 24201, PICA 29995); Chen Chen Wu; City of Austin Planning Process HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Michelle Benavides Mary Jo Galindo*1 Jolene Kiolbassa 1 Debra Murphy 2 Misael Ramos* 1 JuanRaymon Rubio 2 Bob Ward 1 Noel Bridges 1 Jerry Garcia 1 Kevin Koch Robin Orlowski 2 Mary Reed* 1 Maria Solis* 1 Caroline Wright 1 Julia Brookins* Hanna Huang* 1 Kelechi Madubuko 1 Leslie Ornelas 1 Lori Renteria 1 Erin Waelder 1 Amalia Carmona 2 Linda Y. Jackson Brenda Malik Emily Payne Gilbert Rivera 1 Brita Wallace* 1 Ursula A. Carter Meghan King* Alyson McGee 1 Rocio Peña-Martinez* *Drafting Committee member 1 Phase 1 only 2 Phase 2 only Plan Vision Historic preservation in Austin actively engages communities in protecting and sharing important places and stories. Preservation uses the past to create a shared sense of belonging and to shape an equitable, inclusive, sustainable, and economically vital future for all. Image sources: Joe’s Bakery, anonymous, Amy Moreland/ Austin’s Atlas Images: Joe’s Bakery, home in Zilker neighborhood, detail from Music Listening Map by Amy Moreland Plan Goals 107 recommendations 1. Tell Austin’s full history 9. Proactively identify important places 2. Recognize cultural heritage 10. Follow good designation practices 3. Preserve archaeological resources 11. Support stewardship of community 4. Stabilize communities assets 5. Support environmental sustainability 12. Be strategic with review 6. Make preservation more accessible 13. Protect historic resources 7. Support people doing the work 14. Implement the plan collaboratively 8. Engage new partners What We Preserve Images, clockwise from top left: Juneteenth parade, unveiling of La Loteria mural, archaeological resources Image sources: The Austin Chronicle (two images), San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation Think broadly. • Recognize Austin’s rich and complex history through active listening, inclusive research, and interpretation • Better recognize and protect legacy businesses, murals, and archaeological resources • Use preservation tools to support displacement prevention and environmental sustainability Who Preserves Invite and support. • Engage new partners and audiences • Help community members access knowledge and resources • Support people doing the work: homeowners and tenants, crafts- people, commissioners, and staff Images, clockwise from top left: Protest at City Hall to preserve Edward Rendon Park (Chicano Park), door hanger in San Antonio, “Stories within Stories” project of the Austin Asian American Film Festival Image sources: Bertha Rendon Delgado, San Antonio Office of Historic …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION October 15, 2024 6:00 p.m. Austin Energy Headquarters; 1st Floor; Shudde Fath Conference Room 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, Texas 78723 Some members of the Resource Management Commission maybe participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register contact Natasha Goodwin, at Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com or 512-322-6505. AGENDA Members: Louis Stone, Chair GeNell Gary Paul Robbins, Vice Chair Martin Luecke Charlotte Davis Dino Sasaridis Trey Farmer Chelsey Scaffidi CALL MEETING TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Raphael Schwartz Alison Silverstein Vacant 1. Approve the minutes of the Resource Management Commission Regular Meeting on September 17, 2024. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend conducting a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20240814-006 to revise Fiscal Year 2025 Electric Tariff to enable locally sited solar generation, including local distributed community solar (Solar Standard Offer Rider – Solar Integrator); to remove the maximum capacity limits for on-site renewable generation for High Load Factor Primary Voltage (Demand greater than or equal to 3,000 kW and less than 20,000 kW), High Load Factor Primary Voltage (Demand greater than or equal to 20,000 kW), and High Load Factor Transmission Voltage (Demand greater than or equal to 20 MW); and to correct terms and conditions for High Load Factor Transmission Voltage (Demand greater than or equal to 20 MW). The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Natasha Goodwin at Austin Energy, at (512) 322-6505 or email Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Resource Management Commission, please contact Natasha Goodwin at Austin Energy, at 512-322- 6505 or email Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com . …
Item 3 ..Title Posting Language Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Austin Energy Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20240814-007) to accept and appropriate $31,593,683 in grant funds from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and add three full-time equivalent grant positions to implement the Solar for All residential-serving community and residential rooftop solar program. ..De Lead Department Austin Energy Prior Council Action: Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $31,593,683 is available from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Harris County. A City funding match is not required. A fiscal note is attached. For More Information: Amy Everhart, Local Government Issues Director (512) 322-6087; Richard Génecé, Vice President, Customer Energy Solutions, Austin Energy, (512)-322-6327; Tim Harvey, Customer Renewable Solutions Manager (512)- 482-5386 Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 15, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. October 21, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: On July 9, 2024, Harris County received Notice of Award for The Texas Solar for All Coalition: A Collaborative Effort to Enable Low-Income Solar and Storage including all modifications and amendments, the United States acting by and through the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hereby awards $249,300,000 to Harris County and of that funding $31,593,683 is pass-through to Austin Energy as a Coalition Member. As a subrecipient, Austin Energy will be required to enter into an agreement with Harris County to carry out the performance of this award. Subrecipient agreement is subject to applicable EPA regulatory and statutory provisions, all terms and conditions of the signed agreement and attachments for a five-year grant term. Austin Energy, through its hybrid residential-serving community solar and residential rooftop solar program, will provide Low Income (LI) and Disadvantage (DAC) single-family homeowners, medically vulnerable, and multifamily property owners access to solar and batteries through an owner-flip model where a third-party owns the installations for a 15-year period providing power to the Austin Energy Community Solar Program through a PPA and where the batteries will be operated as a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) through a performance contract. Eligible LI/DAC customers can sign up to the Community Solar program and receive guaranteed 20% bill savings. The onsite battery will provide resiliency to the host during a grid event. At the end of the 15-year term, the host will have an option to receive ownership of the battery …
Item 4 - Resource Management Commission 2025 Meeting Schedule The Resource Management Commission meets monthly on the third Tuesday of the month, unless otherwise determined by the Commission. If the regular meeting day conflicts with a holiday, the meeting will be held on the following Tuesday. Meetings are held at 6:00 p.m. in the Shudde Fath Conference Room at Austin Energy Corporate Headquarters, 4815 Mueller Blvd., Austin, TX. Changes to the above regarding date, time or location will be noted on meeting agendas. Meeting Dates January 21, 2025 February 18, 2025 March 25, 2025 April 15, 2025 May 20, 2025 June 17, 2025 July 15, 2025 August 19, 2025 September 16, 2025 October 21, 2025 November 18, 2025 Cancelled Dates March 18, 2025* Agenda Item Submittal Due Dates January 13, 2025 February 10, 2025 March 17, 2025 April 7, 2025 May 12, 2025 June 9, 2025 July 7, 2025 August 11, 2025 September 8, 2025 October 13, 2025 November 10, 2025 December 16, 2025* *Meeting original date cancelled due to Spring break *RMC does not meet in December
Proposed Revisions to Austin’s Water Conservation Plan and Drought Contingency Plan Kevin Kluge | Water Conservation Manager October 15, 2024 Conservation and Drought Planning 2 Water Conservation Plan (WCP) Drought Contingency Plan (DCP) Plan for all weather conditions Focuses on drought conditions Describes • Utility and water use information • Conservation (rebates, education, enforcement) • Water loss reduction • Reuse activities Describes • Drought Stages • Drought Triggers (demand and supply) • Drought Actions & Restrictions Must be consistent with the LCRA DCP Includes water consumption and water loss Requires Chapter 6-4 changes goals Water Conservation and Drought Plans Approval – Spring 2024 3 April 16 – Resource Management Commission recommended DCP & WCP 8-0-1 April 17 – Water & Wastewater Commission recommended DCP 8-0, WCP 7-1 April 25 – Water Forward Task Force no recommendation May 2 – City Council approved 11-0 Austin Water committed to work with the Task Force to revise plans Initial Proposed Conservation Goals Gallons per capita per day 4 2019 Plan 2018 Baseline Total GPCD 126 2024 Goal 119 2029 Goal 106 2024 Plan (May 2) 2023 Baseline Total GPCD 127 2029 Goal 123 2034 Goal 116 Continue existing water use, reuse, and water loss activities Implement landscape transformation for new homes Enhance commercial incentive Expand use of My ATX Water alerts and engagement What influenced the current baseline for water use? Key Factors demand 2018 Water Forward and 2019 Water Conservation Plan GPCDs were likely based on under-projected demands Recent years of hot and dry weather contributed to increased Post-pandemic changes in customer behavior contributed to increased demand, especially for single-family residential Key Water Forward water conservation and reuse strategies did not achieve projected savings 5 Water Conservation Activities Activities in May 2 Plan: Water loss reduction Landscape Transformation (Single Family Res.) Reclaimed Water Use My ATX Water • Expanded use of alerts • Irrigation engagement Commercial incentives Public outreach and marketing 6 Additional activities in Nov. 21 Plan: Water loss reduction (Black & Veatch report) Restrict drip irrigation GoPurple requirements and incentives My ATX Water • Commercial water use • Water use benchmarking and budgeting Increase in public outreach and marketing Future reporting activities Quarterly Reports • Commissions and Task Force …
..De Posting Language ..Title Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20240814-006 to revise Fiscal Year 2025 Electric Tariff to enable locally sited solar generation, including local distributed community solar (Solar Standard Offer Rider – Solar Integrator); to remove the maximum capacity limits for on-site renewable generation for High Load Factor Primary Voltage (Demand greater than or equal to 3,000 kW and less than 20,000 kW), High Load Factor Primary Voltage (Demand greater than or equal to 20,000 kW), and High Load Factor Transmission Voltage (Demand greater than or equal to 20 MW); and to correct terms and conditions for High Load Factor Transmission Voltage (Demand greater than or equal to 20 MW). Lead Department Austin Energy. Fiscal Note The Solar Standard Offer Rider is funded through the Power Supply Adjustment. Prior Council Action: August 14, 2024 – Council approved, as amended, Ordinance No. 20240814-006, which included the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 proposed terms, rates, and fee changes for Austin Energy, on a 10-0 vote. December 8, 2022 – Council approved adoption of Austin Energy’s 2022 base rates with additional direction, including a specific instruction that Austin Energy develop a standard offer program for local distributed community solar. For More Information: Amy Everhart, Director, Local Government Relations (512) 322-6087; Russell Maenius, Sr. VP and Chief Financial Officer, (512)-322-6133. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: September 30, 2024 – Recommended by Electric Utility Commission on a 10-0 vote, with one vacancy. October 15, 2024 – To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: The Solar Standard Offer Rider – Solar Integrator, an addition to the City of Austin Fiscal Year 2025 Electric Tariff, enables locally sited solar generation, including local distributed community solar, which implements the Standard Offer Program. These proposed tariff amendments can be found in the City of Austin Fiscal Year 2025 Electric Tariff at pages 40-41. The Standard Offer Program allows Austin Energy to procure locally sited solar generation at market-based rates and increase the Community Solar generation portfolio through a standardized and streamlined approach with pre-established project criteria and published energy value. This method allows system developers to have price transparency that enables them to procure financing, engage potential host customers, identify viable projects, and meet project criteria set by Austin Energy. Through the Standard Offer Program, Austin Energy will purchase the production at a value equal to the avoided costs …
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 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 XX meeting on XX’s motion, XX’s second on a X-X vote. 3
ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY-OF-LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION (AAQoL) RECOMMENDATION 20241015-005 RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT THE EQUITY-BASED PRESERVATION PLAN Seconded By: October 15, 2024 Recommendation to Council to Adopt the Equity-Based Preservation Plan Date: Subject: Motioned by: ---- RECOMMENDATION: The AAQoL Advisory Commission highly recommends that City Council Members adopt and direct the City Manager to implement the recently developed Equity-Based Preservation Plan. It has been 43 years since The City of Austin’s Historic Preservation Plan was last updated in 1981. A process for an Equity-Based Preservation Plan was initiated in 2021 with substantial time taken to include the broad diverse voices in a way that reflects marginalized communities of the past and the current scope of our communities' needs now. DESCRIPTION OF RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL: WHEREAS, the City of Austin is dedicated to fostering a community that embraces diversity, racial equity, and upholds the principles of equality and human rights; WHEREAS, the AAQoL Advisory Commission was created Ordinance No. 20141211-204 to advise the City Council on issues related to the Asian American Resource Center and to provide on-going guidance and support for the City's Asian American quality of life initiatives; WHEREAS, Austin’s existing plan to guide historic preservation policies, programs, and activities was adopted in 1981; and WHEREAS, both Austin and the historic preservation field have changed substantially in the past 43 years; and WHEREAS, the Historic Landmark Commission initiated the development of a new preservation plan for Austin in 2021; and WHEREAS, the resulting Equity-Based Preservation Plan (the preservation plan) was developed by a community working group with members from across Austin bringing diverse lived experiences as well as professional and community expertise; and WHEREAS, broad, inclusive outreach and engagement around the draft preservation plan reached more than 2,500 people throughout the city to review and comment on the plan’s goals and recommendations; and WHEREAS, the community working group and Historic Landmark Commission revised and finalized the preservation plan based on public feedback; and WHEREAS, the preservation plan aligns with and furthers the goals of the AAQoL Commission, particularly recommendations related to our on-going guidance and support for the City's Asian American quality of life initiatives; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the AAQoL Advisory Commission that we strongly recommend City Council adopts the Equity-Based Preservation Plan and supports its timely implementation with the City Manager. RATIONALE: This resolution reflects the unwavering commitment of the City of Austin and its …
ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION (AAQoL) RECOMMENDATION 20241015-005 RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT THE EQUITY-BASED PRESERVATION PLAN Seconded By: Commissioner Sarah Chen October 15, 2024 Recommendation to Council to Adopt the Equity-Based Preservation Plan Date: Subject: Motioned by: Commissioner Hailey Easley RECOMMENDATION: The AAQoL Advisory Commission highly recommends that City Council Members adopt and direct the City Manager to implement the recently developed Equity-Based Preservation Plan. It has been 43 years since The City of Austin’s Historic Preservation Plan was last updated in 1981. A process for an Equity-Based Preservation Plan was initiated in 2021 with substantial time taken to include the broad diverse voices in a way that reflects marginalized communities of the past and the current scope of our communities' needs now. DESCRIPTION OF RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL: WHEREAS, the City of Austin is dedicated to fostering a community that embraces diversity, racial equity, and upholds the principles of equality and human rights; WHEREAS, the AAQoL Advisory Commission was created Ordinance No. 20141211-204 to advise the City Council on issues related to the Asian American Resource Center and to provide on-going guidance and support for the City's Asian American quality of life initiatives; WHEREAS, Austin’s existing plan to guide historic preservation policies, programs, and activities was adopted in 1981; and WHEREAS, both Austin and the historic preservation field have changed substantially in the past 43 years; and WHEREAS, the Historic Landmark Commission initiated the development of a new preservation plan for Austin in 2021; and WHEREAS, the resulting Equity-Based Preservation Plan (the preservation plan) was developed by a community working group with members from across Austin bringing diverse lived experiences as well as professional and community expertise; and WHEREAS, broad, inclusive outreach and engagement around the draft preservation plan reached more than 2,500 people throughout the city to review and comment on the plan’s goals and recommendations; and WHEREAS, the community working group and Historic Landmark Commission revised and finalized the preservation plan based on public feedback; and WHEREAS, the preservation plan aligns with and furthers the goals of the AAQoL Commission, particularly recommendations related to our on-going guidance and support for the City's Asian American quality of life initiatives; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the AAQoL Advisory Commission that we strongly recommend City Council adopts the Equity-Based Preservation Plan and supports its timely implementation with the City Manager. RATIONALE: This resolution reflects the unwavering commitment …
