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ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, August 21, 2024 The ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION convened Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Bedford called the Environmental Commission Meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Perry Bedford, Peter Einhorn, Colin Nickells, Mariana Krueger, Melinda Schiera, David Sullivan Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Richard Brimer, Hanna Cofer Commissioners Absent: Jennifer Bristol, Haris Qureshi PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL in a REGULAR meeting on None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on August 7, 2024. The minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular meeting on August 7, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Sullivan’s motion, Commissioner Krueger’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Bristol and Qureshi were absent. Commissioner Einhorn and Nickells were off the dais. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Presentation, discussion, and recommendation on the Umlauf Historic Preservation, Expansion, and Unification Plan – Kim McKnight, Parks and Recreation Speakers: Kim McKnight, PARD Katie Robinson Edwards, Umlauf Amanda Valbracht, Umlauf Richard Weiss, Member of the public A motion recommending the Umlauf Historic Preservation, Expansion, and Unification Plan with additional recommendations passed on Commissioner 1 2. Bedford’s motion, Commissioner Sullivan’s second, on a 6–0 vote. Commissioners Brimer and Cofer abstained. Commissioners Bristol and Qureshi were absent. Revisit a recommendation on an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 related to development regulations applicable to residential re-subdivisions and multi-family residential site development of five to sixteen units (Site Plan Lite, Phase 2 & Infill Plats) – Presented by Matt Hollon, Watershed Protection, requested by Environmental Commissioner Jennifer Bristol and Hanna Cofer Speakers: Matt Hollon, WPD Frances Acuña, speaking against Ana Aguirre, speaking against Bobby Levinski, speaking against Irene Pickhardt, speaking against Tanzia Karim, speaking against Megan Meisenbach, speaking against Ramesh Swaminathan, WPD Kevin Shunk, WPD Liz Johnston, WPD A motion by Chair Bedford to extend the meeting to 10:30, seconded by Commissioner Krueger, passed on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Bristol and Qureshi were absent. A motion recommending the Site Plan Lite, Phase 2 & Infill Plats Ordinance with additional recommendations passed made on Commissioner Cofer’s motion, Commissioner Nickells’s second on a 7-1 vote. Commissioner Brimer voted against. Commissioners Bristol and Qureshi were absent. Staff briefing on wastewater capital improvement projects – Charles Celauro, Austin Water Assistant Director, Engineering Services, Austin Water Item conducted as posted. No action taken. Analysis of Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework - Staff Response …
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Downtown Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, August 21, 2024 DOWNTOWN COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, August 21, 2024 The Downtown Commission convened the regular meeting on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at 301 W. 2nd Street in hybrid meeting format. COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE August Harris, Chair Ralph E Ishmael Jr., Vice-Chair David Carroll Kimberly Levinson Spencer Schumacher Sania D. Shifferd COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE REMOTELY Jennifer Franklin Mike Lavigne Taylor Major Tania Ortega Amy Mok Anne Charlotte Patterson CALL TO ORDER Chair Harris called the meeting of the Downtown Commission to order at 5:30 pm. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Downtown Commission special called meeting on June 26, The minutes from the meeting on 06/26/2024 were approved on Vice Chair Ishmael’s motion, Commissioner Levinson’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Coufal was absent. 2024. Downtown Commission Meeting Minutes STAFF BRIEFING Wednesday, August 21, 2024 2. Presentation by Roosevelt Weeks, Director of Libraries, and Cody Scott, Facilities Process Manager, Austin Public Library, on construction at the John Henry Faulk Building at the Austin History Center Campus and programming at the Central Library and Austin History Center. The presentation was made by Roosevelt Weeks, Director of Libraries, Austin Public Library and Cody Scott, Facilities Process Manager, Austin Public Library. 3. Presentation by Michelle Marx, Transportation Officer, Strategic Projects, Smart Mobility, Austin Transportation and Public Works, on Our Future 35 Project, a project that aims to co-create public spaces over IH 35. The presentation was made by Michelle Marx, Transportation Officer, Strategic Projects, Smart Mobility, Austin Transportation and Public Works. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Downtown Austin Plan Update (Ishmael, Harris) Austin Core Transportation (Ishmael, Levinson) Great Streets Update (Carroll, Levinson) Seaholm TIRZ – Cesar Chavez Update (Ishmael, Shifferd) ADJOURNMENT Chair Harris adjourned the meeting at 7:09 pm without any objection. The minutes were approved at the 9/18/2024 meeting on Commissioner Levinson’s motion, Vice Chair Ishmael’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Lavigne was absent.
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ECONOMIC PROSPERITY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, August 21, 2024 The Economic Prosperity Commission convened in a REGULAR CALLED meeting on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at 301 W. 2nd Street, Room 1101, Austin, Texas. Chair Michael Nahas called the Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting to order at 6:34 p.m. • Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance in Person: Amy Rister (6), Raquel Valdez Sanchez (3), Michael Nahas (4), Rodrigo Cantu (5) • Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Christiana Ponder (1), Kelsey Hitchingham (10), Luis Osta Lugo (8), Amy Noel (7) • Absent: Laura Dixon (Mayor), Aaron Gonzales (9) • Vacancy: District 2 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Economic Prosperity Commission Regular Called Meeting on July 17, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of July 17, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Hitchingham’s motion, Vice Chair Osta Lugo’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Laura Dixon (Mayor) and Aaron Gonzales (9) were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation by Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Director of the City of Austin Economic Development Department, on the City’s August budget process and on the department’s Global Business Expansion, Small Business, Cultural Arts, Music and Entertainment, Workforce and Childcare, and Support Service divisions. Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Director of the Economic Development Department, and Anthony Segura, Deputy Director, provided a multifaceted overview of the department and how it leads with equity in its work today. 1. 1 3. Discuss whom commissioners could invite to present on topics related to commission business or working groups at the September 18, 2024 meeting. Discussion was held. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 4. Update from the Global Business Expansion working group regarding the group’s next meeting date, expectations for the group’s September 2024 report, and relevant matters. Update given by Commissioner Rister. Update from the Redevelopment working group regarding the group’s next meeting date, expectations for the group’s September 2024 report, and relevant matters. Update given by Commissioner Osta Lugo. Update from the Small Business working group regarding the group’s next meeting date, expectations for the group’s September 2024 report, and relevant matters. Update given by Commissioner Valdez Sanchez. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Joint Sustainability Committee update from Commissioner Amy Noel, Economic Prosperity Commission representative on the City of Austin Joint Sustainability Committee. Chair Nahas adjourned the meeting at 7:57 p.m. without objection. ********** These minutes were approved at the September 18, 2024 meeting on Chair Nahas’ motion, Commissioner Rister’s second …
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COMMISSION ON VETERAN AFFAIRS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, Aug 21, 2024 The COMMISSION ON VETERANS AFFAIRS convened in a REGULAR Meeting on WEDNESDAY, August 21, 2024, at the City of Austin Permitting & Development Center at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752. Chair MICHAEL MCINERNEY called the COMMISSION ON VETERANS AFFAIRS MEETING to order at 7:05pm CST. Commissioners in Attendance: Michael Mcinerney (Chair) Armando Gonzales Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Patrick Bissett Christopher Wilson Curtis Wyman Mark Balch Commissioners Absent: Kevin Lenau Maria Brown-Spence Philip Reichert William Dahlstrom Amber Schleuning Staff in Attendance: Tamela Saldana – Interim Director, Office of Civil Rights Jesus Simental – Veterans Administrator, Office of Civil Rights PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. The minutes from the meeting of 5/15/2024 were approved on Chair Michael Mcinerney’s motion, second by Patrick Bissett on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Kevin Lenau, Maria Brown-Spence, Philip Reichert, William Dahlstrom, and Amber Schleuning were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation by Glen Towery on upcoming AVAFEST events as well as seek support to find city owned venues to host these events. 3. Presentation by Lieutenant General (3-Star) Scott McKean, Executive Director of Patriots Hall of Dripping Springs to inform the Commission on their upcoming grand opening and to share information about innovative best practices to serve Austin-area Veterans and their families. 4. We followed up on our bid to join the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC). The request has been working its way through the system at various meetings all Summer to approve our inclusion and amendment of the JIC's bylaws to include the Veterans Affairs Commission. The next and final step is approval by the City Council. 5. Discussed status of Recommendation 20240320-004 requesting a study to understand real world needs of Travis County-based veterans and Recommendation 20240320-006 To create a department of Veterans Affairs and Military Affairs. Chair Mcinerney mentioned that the proposal had made it on District 8 Council Member’s agenda Paige Ellis, believes the recommendations are getting traction and making progress. Commissioner Wilson discussed his conversation with his council member Paige Ellis on the needs of veterans in the City of Austin. ADJOURNMENT END: 7:59 PM 6. Chair M. Mcinerney made the motion to adjourn, P. Bissett second the motion. Pass unanimously 6-0. Commissioners Kevin Lenau, Maria Brown-Spence, Philip Reichert, William Dahlstrom, and Amber Schleuning were absent. The minutes were approved at the 18 Sep 2024 meeting on …
Approved Minutes — original pdf
Bond Oversight Commission REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, August 21, 2024 The Bond Oversight Commission convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Charles Curry called the Bond Oversight Meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Charles Curry, Chair Ramiro Diaz JC Dwyer Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Stephen Gonzalez Francoise Luca Edward McHorse Santiago Rodriguez Nicole Wren PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Bond Oversight Commission Regular meeting on May 15, 2024. The minutes were approved at the August 21, 2024, meeting on Commissioner Ramiro Diaz’s, motion, Commissioner Stephen Gonzalez second on an 8-0 vote with Vice Chair John McNabb and Commissioner Kenneth Standley absent. Staff Briefings 2. Staff briefing on the Annual Bond Sale by Financial Services Department 1 The presentation was made by Joey Kellar, Division Chief Treasury and Steven Linett, Budget and Performance Manager on Annual General Obligation Bond Sale and CIP Update. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding the approval of the proposed Bond Sales Approved with amendments on Commissioner JC Dwyer’s, motion, Commissioner Ramiro Diaz’s second on an 8-0 vote with Vice Chair John McNabb and Commissioner Kenneth Standley absent. 4. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding the Bond Oversight Commissions Bond Framework in the implementation of capital program Approved on Commissioner Ramiro Diaz’s, motion, Commissioner JC Dwyer second on an 8-0 vote with Vice Chair John McNabb and Commissioner Kenneth Standley absent. 5. Approve the Annual Internal Review and Report Approved on Commissioner Nicole Wren’s, motion, Commissioner Ramiro Diaz’s second on an 8-0 vote with Vice Chair John McNabb and Commissioner Kenneth Standley absent. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Next month presentations on EMS/Fire Emergency Election(s) ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Nicole Hernandez, Capital Delivery Department, at 512-974-7644, for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Bond Oversight Commission, please contact Nicole Hernandez at 512- 974-7644. 2 Chair Charles Curry adjourned the meeting at 3:31 p.m. without objection. The …
Zoning and Platting Commission Agenda August 20, 2024 — original pdf
REGULAR MEETING of the ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2024, 6 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHMABERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Zoning and Platting Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live 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. Registration no later than 2 PM the day of the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. For more information on public comment, please see the agenda section “Speaker Registration”. Please contact Ella Garcia, Staff Liaison, for questions regarding speaker registration at LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-978-0801. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Hank Smith – Chair (District 8) Betsy Greenberg – Vice-Chair (District 6) Carrie Thompson – Secretary (District 10) Alejandra Flores – Parliamentarian (District 5) William D. Floyd (Mayor’s Representative) Scott Boone (District 1) David Fouts (District 2) Lonny Stern (District 3) Ryan Puzycki (District 7) Felix De Portu (District 4) District 9 -Vacant EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Zoning and Platting Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first fours 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. Executive Liaison: Joi Harden, 512-974-1617 Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0801 Attorney: AJ Urteaga, 512-974-2386 APPROVAL OF MINUTES PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on August 6, 2024. C14-2024-0084 - 6575 Decker Ln Tract 2; District 1 6575 Decker Lane, Elm Creek Watershed 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: AM Petroleum Inc. (Adam Ahmad) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Metcalfe Wolf Stuart & Williams, LLP (Michele Rogerson Lynch) GR-CO to CS-CO Recommended Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Planning Department C14-2024-0082 - Wall Street CPL Rezone; District 1 9010 Wall Street, Walnut Creek Watershed 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Sonic Land Holdings LLC (Cory Roberts, MD., MBA) Land Answers (Tamara Mitchell) Agent: RR to LI Request: Staff Rec.: …
Austin Water 3rd Quarter Report — original pdf
Resource Management Commission 3rd Quarter Report FY24 Water Conservation Division City of Austin | Austin Water Residential, Multifamily and Commercial Program Participation RMC Quarterly Report – Q3, Fiscal Year 2024 Water Waste/Watering Restrictions Enforcement Activity RMC Quarterly Report – Q3, Fiscal Year 2024 Water Conservation Public Outreach Events RMC Quarterly Report – Q3, Fiscal Year 2024 Regulated Compliance Program Activity % Compliant % Non-Compliant 11.6% 88.4% 17.6% 82.4% 29.2% 70.8% C O M M E R C I A L F A C I L I T Y I R R I G A T I O N A S S E S S M E N T S C O M M E R C I A L V E H I C L E W A S H F A C I L I T Y E F F I C I E N C Y A S S E S S M E N T C O O L I N G T O W E R E F F I C I E N C Y A S S E S S M E N T S RMC Quarterly Report – Q3, Fiscal Year 2024 My ATX Water Meter (AMI) Installations, FY24 YTD 180,000 160,000 140,000 120,000 100,000 80,000 60,000 40,000 20,000 0 Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4 Quarterly Installations Overall Installations RMC Quarterly Report – Q3, Fiscal Year 2024 Reclaimed Water Use s n o l l a G n o i l l i M 1,800.00 1,600.00 1,400.00 1,200.00 1,000.00 800.00 600.00 400.00 200.00 0.00 Quarter IV Quarter III Quarter II Quarter I FY19 616.60 361.47 230.84 284.14 FY20 496.91 389.94 284.04 398.30 FY21 507.97 370.96 345.25 375.67 FY22 630.48 444.20 263.44 302.27 FY23 586.12 264.64 248.48 384.91 FY24 424.71 409.64 359.89 RMC Quarterly Report – Q3, Fiscal Year 2024 Water Use - Gallons Per Capita Per Day (GPCD) RMC Quarterly Report – Q3, Fiscal Year 2024 Lakes Buchanan and Travis Total Combined Storage Projections City of Austin Drought Contingency Plan Drought Response Stage Triggers: Conservation Stage: Above 1.4 MAF Stage I: 1.4 MAF Stage II: 900,000 AF Stage III: 750,000 AF Stage IV: 600,000 AF Emergency Response Stage V: Catastrophic event including prolonged drought Highland Lakes Storage summary as of August 12, 2024 Combined lake storage: 1,146,738 acre-feet Combined reservoir total: 57% RMC Quarterly Report – Q3, Fiscal Year 2024 …
Customer Energy Solutions FY 24 Savings Report — original pdf
Energy Efficiency Services EES- Appliance Efficiency Program EES- Home Energy Savings - Rebate EES- AE Weatherization & CAP Weatherization - D.I. * EES- School Based Education * EES- Strategic Partnership Between Utilities & Retailers * EES- Multifamily Rebates EES- Multifamily WX-D.I.+ EES- Commercial Rebate EES- Small Business Energy Efficiency TOTAL Demand Response (DR) - Annual Incremental DR- Power Partner DR- Commercial Demand Response (frmly Load Coop) Demand Response (DR) TOTAL Green Building GB- Residential Ratings GB- Residential Energy Code GB- Multifamily Ratings GB- Multifamily Energy Code GB- Commercial Ratings GB- Commercial Energy Code Green Building TOTAL CES MW Savings Grand TOTAL Residential Totals Commercial Totals Non-Public - AE# Customer Energy Solutions FY24 YTD MW Savings Report As of June 2024 Participant Type Participants To Date MWh To Date MW Goal 2.60 0.90 0.44 0.30 1.75 0.65 1.00 6.00 2.00 15.64 MW Goal 6.40 2.00 8.40 MW Goal 0.26 1.63 3.00 6.00 4.20 3.90 19.00 MW To Date 1.65 0.24 0.40 0.07 0.92 2.21 0.74 2.32 0.63 9.18 MW To Date 3.33 3.33 MW To Date 0.28 1.21 1.31 4.41 5.18 3.12 15.51 Percentage 63% 27% 90% 23% 82% 341% 74% 39% 32% Percentage 52% 0% Percentage 109% 74% 44% 73% 123% 80% Customers Customers Customers Products Products Apartments Apartments Customers Customers Devices Customers Customers Customers Dwellings Dwellings 1,000 sf 1,000 sf Participant Type Participants To Date MWh To Date Participant Type Participants To Date MWh To Date Rebate Budget Spent to Date 3,058.97 336.04 756.10 358.00 3,136.98 5,631.91 1,788.12 5,952.86 1,460.90 22,479.88 0 0.00 333 1,677 3,481 6,121 9,945 10,107 31,663 Rebate Budget $ 1,500,000 $ 1,600,000 $ 2,577,000 $ 350,000 $ 1,250,000 $ 900,000 $ 1,800,000 $ 2,250,000 $ 1,100,000 $ 13,327,000 Spent to Date $ 998,745 $ 499,976 $ 4,076,937 $ 78,745 $ 703,173 $ 3,379,364 $ 1,091,909 $ 1,463,957 $ 514,224 $ 12,807,030 Rebate Budget $ 1,600,000 $ 2,000,000 $ 3,600,000 $ 254,230 $ 254,230 $ 9,300 $ - $ 47,000 $ - $ 56,300.00 $ - 2,289 237 567 1,595 109,530 7,070 3,474 87 68 15,387 2,344 2,344 355 1,517 3,416 8,728 4,630 9,688 14,016 0 MW Goal 43.04 MW To Date 28.02 Percentage Participant Type Participants To Date MWh To Date 31,747 54,143.29 Rebate Budget $ 16,983,300 Spent to Date $ 13,061,260 15.93 19.11 11.06 22.01 69% 115% 128,978 26,462 17076.23 29808.31 $ $ 11,577,000 2,063,714 $ $ 11,083,079 3,350,000 Thermal Energy Storage TOTAL 0.00 …
Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline Monthly Report — original pdf
Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 07/31/2024 Figure 1: Commercial and Multifamily Project Pipeline Commercial and Small Business Multifamily t n u o C t c e o r P j 200 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 76 101 9 10 Pre-Approval in Progress 14 Approved: Installation and Verification Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation and Verification Multifamily Multifamily Income Qualified 1. Figures includes all leads and applications, regardless of estimated rebate amount. In coordination with the customer and contractor, Austin Energy periodically removes leads and new applications that do not proceed to Installation. a. “Pre-Approval in Progress” includes: 1) customer/contractor submitted leads; 2) applications in development but not yet submitted to Austin Energy; and 3) applications submitted to Austin Energy that are under review for eligibility and approval of project scope. b. “Approved: Installation and Verification” includes projects: 1) approved with installation underway; and 2) where installation is complete and final inspection and quality review are ongoing. c. Paid projects are listed on the preceding RMC summary table in this report. 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 t n u o C t c e o r P j 145 Project Pipeline Notes: 2. Pipeline Definitions Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 07/31/2024 Table 1: Multifamily and Multifamily Income Qualified – Estimated RCA Project Pipeline (for estimated rebates >$72k) Program Latest Workflow Enrollment (s) # Location Name Installation Address Council District Estimated kW savings Estimated kWh savings Estimated $ Incentive Measures Planned Paid Lincoln Oaks 83.1 414,141 $144,710 11700 Metric Blvd Water Saving Devices, LED Lighting, HVAC Tune-Up, Smart Thermostats, MFIQ Bonus items. All five enrollments cover 2 fiscal years 1266038, 1279735, 1292608, 1292617, 1304145 Installation 1277574 Buckingham Place Duplexes 743 YARSA BLVD Installation 1301882 West Koenig Flats 5608 Avenue F 34.2 159,495 $74,700 HVAC Tune-Ups, Smart Thermostats 166 39.0 185,377 $109,200 HVAC Tune-up, Smart Thermostats 210 Installation 1299361 79.6 286,993 $151,432 HVAC Tune-Ups, Smart Thermostats, LED Lighting 292 Installation 1303113 53.5 256,991 $124,640 HVAC Tune-Ups, Smart Thermostats 304 Installation 1291360 Twenty15 111.4 473,767 $205,465 Multifamily Paid 1294025 155.7 489,692 $300,000 Stone Oak at Parmer* 5400 W PARMER LN Multifamily Installation 1301185 Elan East 59.0 327,616 $121,687 HVAC Tune-Ups, Smart Thermostats, Attic Insulation, Plenum Remediation & Seal, Water Savings Devices …
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REGULAR MEETING of the ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION August 20, 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 Satyajeet Dodia Pierre Nguyen 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 July 16, 2024. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing regarding the City of Austin’s Undoing Racism training from Angelica Benton-Molina, Equity Program Manager, Equity Office and Alejandra Mireles, Community Services Program Coordinator, Equity Office. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation by Laura Esparza, Executive Director of A3 (Art Alliance Austin) regarding the introduction of a new local arts agency that will raise and distribute funds to artists and performers, such as the musicians performing for the "Tones" music series at the Asian American Resource Center. Approve the nomination of a community stakeholder member to the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. WORKING GROUP/COMITTEE UPDATES 5. Update from the working group to plan for meetings between Austin’s Asian American and Pacific Islander community leaders and the City Manager's office regarding potential meeting dates and topics. Update from the Asian American Resource Center working group regarding capital improvement projects and staffing. Update from the Budget working group regarding approved budget recommendations and the budget process. Update from the Joint Inclusion Committee regarding upcoming budget town hall meetings. 6. 7. 8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American …
02 C14-2024-0084 - 6575 Decker Ln Tract 2; District 1 Staff Report — original pdf
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET TO: CS-CO DISTRICT: 1 CASE: 6675 Decker Lane Tract 2 (C14-2024-0084) ADDRESS: 6675 Decker Lane ZONING FROM: GR-CO SITE AREA: approximately 2.945 acres (approximately 128,284 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: AM Petroleum Inc. (Adam Ahmad) AGENT: Metcalfe Wolf Stuart & Williams, LLP (Michele Rogerson Lynch) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning. Staff recommends a conditional overlay which would prohibit the following nineteen uses: - Agricultural Sales and Services - Building Maintenance Services - Campground - Commercial Blood Plasma Center - Construction Sales and Services - Convenience Storage - Electronic Prototype Assembly - Electronic Testing - Equipment Repair Services - Equipment Sales See the basis of recommendation section below for more information. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 6, 2024: Staff postponement request to August 20, 2024. August 20, 2024: Case is scheduled to be heard by the Zoning and Platting Commission. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: September 12, 2024: Case is scheduled to be heard by City Council. ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A ISSUES: N/A - Kennels - Laundry Services - Monument Retail Services - Vehicle Storage - Veternary Services - Indoor Crop Production - Maintenance Service Facilities - Transportation Terminal - Pawn Shop Services C14-2024-0084 2 CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is currently is currently a surface parking lot. To the north (across Decker Lake Road is undeveloped land, to the south and east are ETJ including a large transportation warehouse. To the West is a small strip center of approximately 20,000 square feet, a convenience store of approximately 3,600 square feet, a paved area of approximately 20,000 square feet and a car wash of approximatly 2,600 square feet. Decker Lake Road is an ASMP Level 3 roadway. The subject tract is on the edge of the Austin City Limits bordering the ETJ on two sides. Its proximity to (approximately 2 miles west of) SH 130 makes it ideal for office/warehouse uses. This use can provide additional jobs in this area and is an improvement from the large surface lot that exists there today. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: Zoning should allow for a reasonable use of the property. Granting of the request should result in an equal treatment of similarly situated properties. Zoning should promote the policy of locating retail and more intensive zoning near the intersections of arterial roadways or at the …
03 C14-2024-0082 - Wall Street CPL Rezone; District 1 Staff Report — original pdf
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET TEST TO: LI DISTRICT: 1 CASE: C14-2024-0082 ADDRESS: 9010 Wall St. ZONING FROM: RR SITE AREA: 8.73 acres (380,278.8 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Sonic Land Holdings LLC (Cory Roberts, MD., MBA) AGENT: Land Answers (Tamara Mitchell) CASE MANAGER: Beverly Villela (512-978-0740, beverly.villela@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommendation is to grant Limited Industrial Service – Conditional Overlay (LI- CO) combining district zoning. See the Basis of Recommendation section below. The Conditional Overlay will: 1. Prohibit the following uses: Automotive Rentals, Automotive Repair Services, Automotive Sales, Equipment Repair Services, Equipment Sales, Kennels, Basic Industry, Scrap and Salvage Services, Vehicle Storage, Veterinary Services, Monument Retail Sales, Service Station, and, Resource Extraction. 2. Development of the Property, or any portion of the Property, as (i) General Retail Sales (general) , and (ii) General Retail Sales (convenience) uses shall be restricted to a maximum floor to area ratio of 0.0368 to 1, not to exceed a maximum of 13,269 square feet of gross floor area. 3. Development of Property, or any portion of the Property, as Restaurant (general) use shall be restricted to a maximum floor to area ratio of 0.0270 to 1, not to exceed a maximum of 9,735 square feet of gross floor area. 4. Development of the Property, or any portion of the Property, as Food sales use shall be restricted to a maximum floor to area ratio of 0.0312 to 1, not to exceed a maximum of 11,500 square feet of gross floor area. 5. Development of the Property, or any portion of the Property, shall conform to the site development regulations authorized for the “IP” Industrial Park district as set forth in Sec. 13-2-630 of the Austin City Code. C14-2024-0082 2 ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 20th, 2024: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question spans approximately 8.73 acres and is currently developed with a beverage warehouse and distribution facility. It is situated between Wall Street (a Level 3 street) and Ferguson Lane (a Level 2 street) and is currently zoned as Rural Residence (RR) district. The surrounding area includes Limited Industrial Service-Conditional Overlay Combining district (LI-CO) zoned lots to the north, south, and east, and single-family residences (SF-3) to the west. Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and A-1 (Aerial View) for more details. The applicant is requesting a zoning change to LI (Limited …
04 C14-2024-0101 - Scofield Farms Rezoning, District 7 Staff Report — original pdf
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2024-0101 (Scofield Farms Rezoning) DISTRICT: 7 ADDRESS: 1603 and 1605 West Parmer Lane, 12424 Scofield Farms Drive ZONING FROM: GR-CO, MF-2 TO: GR-MU SITE AREA: Tract 1: 1.85 acres Tract 2: 5.75 acres 7.60 acres PROPERTY OWNER: 1603 W Parmer LLC and MMK Ventures LLC APPLICANT/AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC, Jewels Cain CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends GR-MU, Community Commercial-Mixed Use Combining District, zoning. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 20, 2024 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: C14-2024-0101 ISSUES: 2 There is an associated restrictive covenant amendment case, C14-85-149.70.02, that will proceed in tandem with this rezoning application. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question consists of two tracts of land that make up 7.60 acres. Tract 1 is a 1.85 acre undeveloped area that is zoned GR-CO and fronts onto W. Parmer Lane. Tract 2 is a 5.75 acre lot that is currently developed with a religious assembly use (Parmer Lane Baptist Church), with a detention pond and surface parking zoned MF-2 that accesses Scofield Farms Drive. The lot to the north, at the southwest corner of Parmer Lane and Scofield Farms Drive, is zoned GR and is developed with a financial services use (Wells Fargo Bank). Further to the north, across W. Parmer Lane there is a retail shopping center with a food sales use (Hana World Market) that is also zoned GR. To the south there is an SF-2 zoned area that is undeveloped. The lots to the east, across Scofield Farms Drive are developed with an assisted living use (Parmer Woods at North Austin) zoned LO and a primary public school (River Oaks Elementary School) zoned MF-2 and SF-1. The lots to the west contain an automotive repair use (Austin Automotive Specialists), an undeveloped area zoned LR and duplex residences zoning SF-3. In this request the applicant is asking to rezone both tracts to GR-MU to allow for a multifamily project (please see Applicant’s Request Letter – Exhibit C). The staff recommends the applicant’s request for Community Commercial-Mixed Use Combining District zoning. The property meets the intent of the district as it is accessible from a major arterial/highway and a collector roadway. The proposed zoning is compatible with the commercial and office zoning designations to the north, east and west. GR-MU zoning will permit the applicant to develop this site with a mixture of …
05 C14-85-149.70.02(RCA) - Scofield Farms RCA, District 7 Staff Report — original pdf
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 7 AREA: 7.60 acres CASE: C14-85-149.70.02 (Scofield Farms RCA) ADDRESS: 1603 and 1605 West Parmer Lane, 12424 Scofield Farms Drive OWNER/APPLICANT: 1603 W Parmer LLC and MMK Ventures LLC AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC, Jewels Cain ZONING: GR-CO, MF-2 REQUEST: The applicant is requesting an amendment to the conditions of a previously recorded restrictive covenant to remove the density limitation of 15 units per acre for multifamily development on this property (please see Applicant’s Request Letter – Exhibit C). CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the proposed amendment of the public restrictive covenant. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 20, 2024 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 ISSUES: N/A DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: In this case, the applicant is requesting to amend a public restrictive covenant associated with zoning case C14-85-149 and executed on June 17, 1986. The covenant that was approved with the North Lamar Area Study rezonings states and states that all detached single family dwelling units in the area that the public restrictive covenant covers zoned SF-2 must have a gross floor area of 1,400 square feet, all lots zoned SF-2 shall have a horizontal distance between the side lot lines of at least 65 feet measured at the front lot line and an average area of 7,00 square feet, all detached single family dwelling units zoned SF-2 shall be constructed of not less than 40% masonry, a wooden privacy fence shall be constructed along the eastern property line of lots adjacent to River Oak Lake Estates Section 7, any multiple family development constructed shall not exceed a density of 15 units per acre, the property particularly described in “Exhibit B” shall have only one access driveway onto Parmer Lane, the property particularly described in “Exhibit C” shall have no access driveway onto Parmer Lane and the property particularly described in “Exhibit D” shall only have one access driveway onto Parmer Lane (please see Redlined Public Restrictive Covenant – Exhibit D). Specifically, the applicant’s request is to remove Item #6 which states that, “Any multiple family development constructed shall not exceed a density of fifteen (15) units per acre.” for this property so that they can allow for a denser multifamily project at this location (please see Applicant’s Request Letter – Exhibit C). The staff recommends the applicant’s request to amend this existing public restrictive covenant to delete …
06 C14-2023-0048 - 7500 Burnet Road, District 7 Staff Report — original pdf
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 7 CASE: C14-2023-0048 – 7500 Burnet ADDRESS: 7500 Burnet Road and 2412 Richcreek Road ZONING FROM: CS TO: CS-MU-V CS-MU-V-DB90, as amended SITE AREA: 0.6248 acres (27,216 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: 7500 Burnet LP & Allandale Commons LLC, (Case Lowry) AGENT: Alice Glasco Consulting, (Alice Glasco) CASE MANAGER: Nancy Estrada, 512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant general commercial services – mixed use – vertical mixed use building – conditional overlay – density bonus 90 (CS-MU-V-CO- DB90) combining district zoning. The conditional overlay will prohibit: Alternative Financial Services, Adult-Oriented Business, Bail Bond Services, Construction Sales & Services, Limited Warehouse and Distribution, Outdoor Entertainment, Outdoor Sports and Recreation, Theater, Pawn Shop Services, Service Station, and Vehicle Storage. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see pages 3 - 5. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 20, 2024: August 6, 2024: APPROVED A POSTPONMENT REQUEST BY THE STAFF TO AUGUST 20, 2023 [D. FOUTS; R. PUZYCKI – 2nd] (7-0) A. FLORES, L. STERN – ABSENT; TWO VACANCIES ON THE DIAS December 19, 2023: APPROVED CS-MU-V-CO DISTRICT ZONING AS STAFF RECOMMENDED, BY CONSENT [B. GREENBURG; A. FLORES – 2nd] (8-0) S. BOONE, L. STERN – ABSENT; ONE VACANCY ON THE DIAS C14-2023-0048 2 November 21, 2023: APPROVED A POSTPONMENT REQUEST BY THE APPLICANT TO DECEMBER 19, 2023 [B. GREENBURG; L. STERN – 2nd] (9-0) S. BOONE – OFF THE DIAS November 14, 2023: POSTPONED BY THE ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION TO NOVEMBER 21, 2023 [B. GREENBURG; A. FLORES – 2nd] (9-0) S. BOONE, C. THOMPSON – ABSENT October 3, 2023: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE NEIGHBORHOOD TO NOVEMBER 14, 2023 September 19, 2023: APPROVED A POSTPONMENT REQUEST BY THE STAFF TO OCTOBER 3, 2023 [A. FLORES; D. FOUTS – 2nd] (10-0) C. ACOSTA – ABSENT [B. GREENBURG; A. FLORES – 2nd] (7-0) S. BOONE, K. GARRETT, C. THOMPSON – ABSENT CITY COUNCIL ACTION: March 7, 2024: APPROVED AN INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE APPLICANT. VOTE: 9-0. Council Members A. Alter and R. Alter were off the dais. February 29, 2024: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE APPLICANT TO MARCH 7, 2024. February 1, 2024: FIRST READING APPROVED AS ZONING and PLATTING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED. Motion sheet read into the record to add Outdoor Entertainment, Outdoor Sports and Recreation, and Theater to the list of Prohibited Uses. VOTE: 11-0. VOTE:11-0. ORDINANCE NUMBER: …
07 SPC-2024-0171A - 76 Rainey St District 9 Staff Report — original pdf
ZONING AND PLATTING SITE PLAN REVIEW SHEET CONDITIONAL USE SITE PLAN APPROVAL CASE NUMBER: SPC-2024-0171A PC DATE: August 20th, 2024 PROJECT NAME: 76 Rainey St ADDRESS: 76 Rainey St AREA: 0.1653 acres (LOC 0.1653 acres) APPLICANT: AGENT: Joe Martin Regalado 7712 Kiva Dr Austin, TX 78749 Alejandra Flores (Milian Consulting) 501 N. IH 35 Austin, Texas 78702 Phone: (830) 513-9451 EXISTING ZONING: CBD PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: Approval of a conditional use permit to allow the change of use from Restaurant (general) to Cocktail lounge due to being in the Rainey Street waterfront overlay. WATERSHED: Waller Creek / Lady Bird Lake APPLICABLE WATERSHED ORDINANCE: Current/ Comprehensive Watershed Ordinance CAPITOL VIEW: N/A T.I.A.: Not Required SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested change of use from restaurant (general) to cocktail lounge. The related site plan has been reviewed in accordance with all requirements of the Land Development Code once submitted. CASE MANAGER: Gabriel Guerrero Jr. Gabriel.Guerrero@austintexas.gov Telephone: (512) 978-4658 SPC-20 24-0171A 76 Rainey St Page 2 PROJECT INFORMATION: ZONING: CBD MAX. BLDG. CVRG: 100% MAX. HEIGHT: - MAX. IMP. CVRG: 100% EXIST. USE: Commercial PROP. BLDG. CVRG: 2409 Sf - PROP.HEIGHT: 24’- PROP. IMPERV. CVRG.: 100% PROPOSED USE: Commercial SUMMARY COMMENTS ON SITE PLAN: Land Use: The submitted site plan is for the proposed change of use from restaurant (general) to cocktail lounge. Environmental: The site is not located in the Edward's Aquifer Recharge Zone. The site is in the Waller Creek / Lady Bird Lake watershed. SURROUNDING CONDITIONS: Zoning/ Land use: North: CBD / Cocktail Lounge East: CBD / Cocktail Lounge South: CBD / Multi-family, Cocktail lounge / retail West: CBD / Hotel, Condo Street Rainey St R.O.W. 60’ Surfacing 35’ Classification Level 3 NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATION: Austin Independent School District, Austin Lost and Found Pets, Austin Neighborhoods Council, City of Austin Downtown Commission, Downtown Austin Alliance, Downtown Austin Neighborhood Assn. (DANA), Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, Friends of the Emma Barrientos MACC, Greater East Austin Neighborhood Association , Homeless Neighborhood Association, Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation, Preservation Austin, Rainey Neighborhood Association, Inc., SELTexas, Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group, Tejano Town, The Shore Condominium Association, Inc., Waller District Staff Liaison, Waterloo Greenway SPC-20 24-0171A 76 Rainey St Page 3 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW AND EVALUATION CRITERA 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: A. “The …
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION August 20, 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 July 16, 2024. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval of a capacity-based incentive to Travis County Healthcare District, for installation of solar electric systems on their facility located at 7050 Elroy Road Del Valle, TX 78617, in an amount not to exceed $80,280. 3. Recommend approval of a capacity-based incentive to St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, for installation of solar electric systems on their facility located at 8134 Mesa Drive Austin, TX 78759, in an amount not to exceed $99,086. 4. Recommend approval to consider an ordinance repealing and replacing Article 12 of the City Code Chapter 25-12 (Technical Codes) to adopt the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code and local amendments and creating offenses. 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 . 5. Discussion and recommend approval to support conservation-based …