Commission on Aging Community Interest Announcement It’s My Park Day Saturday, March 9th, 2024 at 8:00am Roy G. Guerrero Park 400 Grove Blvd, Austin, TX, 78741 Halana Kaleel 512-972-5019 Please let us know if you’d like to volunteer for this event by emailing Johnny.Saldana@austintexas.gov or calling 512-978-2666. A quorum of Commission members may be present. No action will be taken, and no Commission business will occur.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN FIREFIGHTERS’, POLICE OFFICERS’ AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL’S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 2024, 11:00 A.M. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT’S LEARNING AND RESEARCH CENTER 5202 E BEN WHITE, BLDG. 500 AUSTIN, TX 78741 Some members of the 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 Matthew Chustz, 512-974-2859, Matthew.Chustz@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Jolsna Thomas, Chair Melissa Rodgers Farah Ahmed, Vice Chair EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items): The Commission will announce it will go into closed session to receive advice from Legal Counsel, or to discuss matters of litigation and personnel matters pursuant to Texas Government Code (LGC) Chapter 551, Section 551.071 and Section 551.074. If necessary, the Commission will go into closed session, as permitted by law regarding any item on this agenda. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Special Called Meeting of January 18, 2024. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Hear and rule on two appeals from the Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services (ATCEMS) Clinical Specialist-Field written promotional examination administered on February 20, 2024, pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code Chapter 143.034 and Rule 7 of the City of Austin Fire Fighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations. 3. Discussion and possible action regarding future meeting dates and times. 4. Report from the Civil Service Office regarding promotional examination processes, disciplinary hearings, and fitness-for-duty actions. STAFF BRIEFINGS FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Friday, March 8, 2024 at 5:30pm AUSTIN CITY HALL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM #1101 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities 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 Christi Vitela, 512-974-2792, christi.vitela@austintexas.gov. Adrianne Hogan Jennifer Powell Lira Amari Ramírez Pete Salazar Elizabeth K Vassallo CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Jonathan Franks, Chair Elisabeth Meyer, Vice Chair Donna Betts Lisa Chang Mickey Fetonte CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA 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 Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities regular meeting on January 12, 2024. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing regarding Town Hall on Public Safety: People with Disabilities and Policing given by Lindsay Southard, Community Engagement Specialist, Office of Police Oversight. DISCUSSION ITEMS Presentation by Chris Duran, Senior Research Analyst; Jamey May, Housing and Community Development Officer; Julie Smith, Community Engagement Specialist; and Leslie Boyd, Acting Public Health Program Manager II; of the Housing Department, on the Community Needs Assessment and the Fiscal Year 24-29 Consolidated Plan. Presentation by Vice Chair Meyer on updates from the January 11, 2024, Project Connect Community Advisory Committee (CAC). Review of goals for the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities. Discussion to determine working groups based on the goals of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities. Discussion of the feedback and results from the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Town Hall meetings. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. …
MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES REGULAR MEETING MINUTES FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 2024 The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities convened in a regular meeting on Friday, January 12, 2024, in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Elisabeth Meyer called the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Elisabeth Meyer, Vice Chair Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Adrianne Hogan Jennifer Powell Lira Ramirez Pete Salazar Kristen Vassallo PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of the minutes from the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities December 8, 2023, regular meeting. The minutes from the meeting of (12/08/2023) were approved on Salazar’s motion, and Hogan’s second on a (6-0) vote. (Commissioners Absent: Jonathan Franks, Donna Betts, and Mickey Fetonte.) 1. 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS Introduction and welcome to Christi Vitela, the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities new staff liaison beginning March 2024. An introduction was made by Christi Vitela. 1 Draft DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion and updates on the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC). (Jeremy Garza and Alejandra Mireles) Discussion and updates from the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) December 6, 2023, meeting. (Jeremy Garza and Alejandra Mireles) Discussion was not held. Request for Item #3 to roll over to February 2024 agenda. Discussion and updates from the COTA Disability Access Taskforce liaison. (Donna Betts). Discussion was not held. Request for Item #4 to roll over to February 2024 agenda. Discussion to determine ad hoc committees based on the goals of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities. Discussion was held. Request for Item #5 to roll over to February 2024 agenda. 4. 5. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Discussion and possible action to establish a working group to review an amended census for people with new physical or mental challenges and people who are experiencing lifelong physical or mental challenges. Discussion was held. The motion to create a Demographic Working Group to find and encapsulate the amount of Austinites with Disabilities that get serviced or need services was approved on Salazar’s motion, and Powell’s second on a (6-0) vote. Adrianne Hogan, Jennifer Powell, and Lira Ramirez volunteered to join the established Demographic Working Group. (Commissioners Absent: Jonathan Franks, Donna Betts, and Mickey Fetonte.) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Standing updates from the Project Connect Community Advisory Committee (CAC) liaison Vice Chair Meyer. Discussion with action on results of virtual townhall meetings. Presentation on the Equity-Based Preservation Plan …
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES THURSDAY JANUARY 18, 2024 MINUTES FOR THE CITY OF AUSTIN FIREFIGHTERS’, POLICE OFFICERS’ AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL’S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 2024 The Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission convened in a Special Called Meeting on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at 5202 East Ben White Boulevard, Building 500, Austin TX 78741. Commissioners in Attendance: Commission Chair Jolsna Thomas Commission Vice Chair Farah Ahmed Commissioner Melissa Rogers Staff in Attendance: Jaclyn Gerban, Attorney Nathan Brown, Assistant Director Matthew Chustz, Civil Service Manager Cyndi Gordon, Civil Service Coordinator CALL TO ORDER Chair Thomas called the meeting to order at 10:05 a.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Sarah Williams, Civil Service Coordinator Tymber Dhans, Civil Service Coordinator April Roberts, MCS Coordinator None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Special Called Meeting of December 11, 2023. The minutes from the Special Called Meeting of December 11, 2023, were approved on Vice Chair Ahmed’s motion, Commissioner Rogers’ second on a 3-0 vote. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES THURSDAY JANUARY 18, 2024 2. Approve the amended minutes of the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Special Called Meeting of March 10, 2022. The amended minutes from the Special Called Meeting of March 10, 2022, were approved on Vice Chair Ahmed’s motion, Commissioner Rogers’ second on a 3-0 vote. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Consider and act upon request to certify the 152nd Cadet Class Eligibility List for the Austin Police Department. The motion to approve the request to certify the 152th Class Cadet Eligibility List for the Austin Police Department was approved on Vice Chair Ahmed’s motion, Commissioner Rogers’ second, on a 3-0 vote. 4. Discussion and possible action regarding the requests of one or more Austin Fire Department candidates to the Commission to appoint three member boards per Texas Local Government Code section 143.022(c) for another mental or physical examination, as applicable. The motion to approve the appointment of a three-member board per Texas Local Government Code section 143.022(c) for another mental examination of Candidate Clark was approved on Vice Chair Ahmed’s motion, Commissioner Rogers’ second, on a 3-0 vote. 5. Discussion and possible action regarding the election of Chair of the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service …
TO W N HALL O N P UBLIC S AFETY PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND POLICING BACKG RO UN D • In 2020, t he Office of Police Oversight (OPO) launched an init iat ive t o address t he concerns of communit y members living wit h disabilit ies and t heir experience wit h policing in Aust in, Texas. • In collaborat ion wit h t he Mayor's Office, t he Equit y Office, t he Mayor's Commit t ee for People wit h Disabilit ies, and communit y advocat es, OPO host ed t wo communit y event s t o learn more about t he experiences t hat people wit h disabilit ies—bot h visible and invisible—have wit h t he Aust in Police Depart ment (APD). • The Office of Police Oversight developed recommendat ions based on communit y feedback t o improve int eract ions bet ween communit y members wit h disabilit ies and APD. T I M E L I N E SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 OPO released the first Town Hall report JULY 10, 2020 Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities meeting in which committee members voiced concerns regarding the negative experiences that people with disabilities often have with law enforcement. Committee members objected to the lack of data on people with disabilities beyond mental health. MAY 21, 2021 OPO hosted the first Town Hall on Public Safety: People with Disabilities and Policing, in collaboration with the Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities, the Mayor's Office, Equity Office. 42 community members attended virtually. JUNE 25, 2022 OPO hosted the second Town Hall on Public Safety: People with Disabilities and Policing, in collaboration with the Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities, the Mayor's Office, Equity Office. 75 community members attended this hybrid event. OCTOBER 9, 2023 OPO released the Final Town Hall report TO W N HALL I Facilitators asked community members to respond to the following questions: • Who are you, what motivated you to come to this event, and what do you need to best communicate in this space? • What is your experience with Austin police or law enforcement? • What would it look like for you to feel safe when interacting with law enforcement? • Can you identify ways that APD can improve your experience with police? • What would you like to see discussed at the next town hall …
Discussion on community needs and spending priorities for the FY 24-29 Consolidated Plan for federal grants. Agenda Where Does Our Funding Come From? Planning and Reporting for Federal Funding How We Make Decisions Fair Housing Programs and Activities Overview What We've Heard From the Community Group and Community Input How do we fund our programs? HUD Annual Entitlement Grants Housing Trust Fund Approved City Bonds City Operating Budget Project Connect Anti-Displacement Funds CARES Act Federal Grants: Planning & Reporting Programs & Activites The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allocates entitlement funding to municipalities and state governments. The City of Austin applies for what in recent years has been approximately $14 million in annual grant entitlements across four grants for affordable housing, community development, economic development, and public services. Each year, we plan and evaluate the programs funded by the HUD grants. 5 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Consolidated Plan (5-Year) Allocates federal resources to housing and community development Action Plan (1-Year) Summarizes actions, activities and federal/non- federal resources in the Consolidated Plan Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) (1-Year) End-of-year report on progress toward consolidated plan 6 How are funding decisions made? We are here Community Participation: Community Needs Assessment Available Use of Funding Sources Consolidated Plan Housing Needs & Market Analysis Other Planning Efforts Austin Strategic Housing Blueprint Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice 7 Consolidated Plan Funding Sources Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Goal: Provide decent housing and a suitable living environment; expand economic opportunities for low-income people Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Goal: Benefit low-income persons living with HIV/AIDS and their families by providing supportive services and housing Consolidated Plan (5-Year) HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Goal: create affordable housing for low- income households Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Goal: Assist people to quickly regain stability in permanent housing after experiencing a housing crisis and/or homelessness 8 Fair Housing • 2019 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) • Potential upcoming "Equity Plan" related to fair housing • Seeking input and surveying on fair housing issues, experiences 9 Programs & Activities 10 Who Do We Serve? Fiscal Year 22-23 Snapshot 64.4% 3,017 # households served FY 22-23 70.0% 60.0% 50.0% 40.0% 30.0% 20.0% 10.0% 0.0% 17.5% 16.7% Extremely Low Income (<30% MFI) Very Low Income (31%- 50% MFI) Low Income (51%-80% MFI) 1.4% 81%+ MFI *Income data does …
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MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Friday, March 8, 2024 The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities convened in a regular called meeting on Friday, March 8, 2024, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd St Austin, Texas. Vice-Chair Meyer called the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Elisabeth Meyer, Vice Chair Lisa Chang Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Mickey Fetonte Adrianne Hogan Jennifer Powell Pete Salazar PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No speakers. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities regular meeting on January 12, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of 01/12/2024 were approved on Vice Chair Meyer’s motion, Commissioner Salazar’s second on a 6-0 vote. Chair Franks, Commissioners Ramírez and Vassallo were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing regarding Town Hall on Public Safety: People with Disabilities and Policing given by Lindsay Southard, Community Engagement Specialist, Office of Police Oversight. The presentation was made by Lindsay Southard, Community Engagement Specialist, Office of Police Oversight. 1. 2. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation by Chris Duran, Senior Research Analyst; Jamey May, Housing and Community Development Officer; Julie Smith, Community Engagement Specialist; and Leslie Boyd, Acting Public Health Program Manager II; of the Housing Department, on the Community Needs Assessment and the Fiscal Year 24-29 Consolidated Plan. The presentation was made by Chris Duran, Senior Research Analyst; Jamey May, Housing and Community Development Officer; and Julie Smith, Community Engagement Specialist, of the Housing Department. Commissioner Salazar requested point in time statistics for Austinites who experience a disability and data on the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) loan contracts via City of Austin Housing that carried fees or paybacks for decedents’ estates. Presentation by Vice Chair Meyer on updates from the January 11, 2024, Project Connect Community Advisory Committee (CAC). Vice Chair Meyer provided an update. Review of goals for the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities. Discussion was held. Budget recommendations were identified as a priority as well as a need to schedule a special called meeting to meet the Budget Office deadline. Discussion to determine working groups based on the goals of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities. Postponed. Discussion of the feedback and results from the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Town Hall meetings. Postponed. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None discussed. Vice Chair Meyer adjourned the meeting at 7:07 p.m. without objection. The …
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FRIDAY MARCH 8, 2024 MINUTES FOR THE CITY OF AUSTIN FIREFIGHTERS’, POLICE OFFICERS’ AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL’S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 2024 The Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission convened in a Regular Meeting on Friday, March 8, 2024, at 5202 East Ben White Boulevard, Building 500, Austin TX 78741. Commissioners in Attendance: Commission Chair Jolsna Thomas Commissioner Melissa Rogers Staff in Attendance: Jaclyn Gerban, Attorney Matthew Chustz, Civil Service Manager Cyndi Gordon, Civil Service Coordinator Sarah Williams, Civil Service Coordinator Tymber Dhans, Civil Service Coordinator CALL TO ORDER Chair Thomas called the meeting to order at 11:02 a.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Special Called Meeting of January 18, 2024. The minutes from the Special Called Meeting of January 18, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Rogers’ motion, Chair Thomas’ second on a 2-0 vote. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FRIDAY MARCH 8, 2024 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Hear and rule on two appeals from the Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services (ATCEMS) Clinical Specialist-Field written promotional examination administered on February 20, 2024, pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code Chapter 143.034 and Rule 7 of the City of Austin Fire Fighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations. Commissioner Roger moved to deny the appeal of exam question 40 and keep the answer as keyed. Chair Thomas seconded the motion. The motion to deny the appeal of question 40 was approved on a 2-0 vote. Commissioner Rogers moved to approve the appeal of exam question 53 and accept all answers as correct. Chair Thomas seconded the motion. The motion to approve the appeal of question 53 and accept all answers was approved on a 2-0 vote. 3. Discussion and possible action regarding future meeting dates and times. Discussion was held regarding future meeting dates and times. STAFF BRIEFINGS 4. Report from the Civil Service Office regarding exam processes, disciplinary hearings, and fitness-for-duty actions. Civil Service Coordinators Cyndi Gordon, Tymber Dhans, and Sarah Williams delivered the briefing to the Commission with Municipal and Civil Service Manager Matthew Chustz. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Chair Thomas made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Commissioner Rogers seconded the motion. The motion was approved …
Historic Landmark Commission Applications under Review for March 6th Meeting This list does not constitute a formal agenda and is subject to change. A final agenda will be posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. 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, email preservation@austintexas.gov or call Sam Fahnestock at (512) 974-3393. Historic zoning applications 1206 E 13th Street/1209 Bob Harrison Street – Owner-initiated historic zoning Historic landmark and historic district applications National Register district permit applications 2506 Givens Avenue – Rogers-Washington-Holy Cross Local Historic District – Addition/remodel. 804 Waller Street – Robertson/Stuart & Mair – Addition/remodel. 4204 Avenue H – Hyde Park Local Historic District – Rehabilitation/addition. 402 W 12th Street – A.O. Watson House – Addition/remodel. 4411 Avenue B – Hyde Park Local Historic District – Addition/remodel. 320 Congress Avenue – Koppel Building – Paint/replace awning. 603 Red River Street – Sixth Street National Register Historic District – Remodel/repaint/repair. 1010 Harwood Place – Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District – Demolition/new construction. 402 Lockhart Drive – Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District – Partial demo. 1409 Alta Vista Avenue – Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District – Addition/remodel. 1709 Wethersfield Road – Old West Austin National Register Historic District – Addition/remodel. 600 E 6th Street – Sixth Street National Register Historic District – Rehabilitate/add awning/add & replace windows. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 709 E 6th Street – Sixth Street National Register Historic District – Renovate/add awning/repaint & repoint brick, 713 E 6th Street – Sixth Street National Register Historic District – Repair/repaint/replace. 207 E Milton Street – Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District – Addition/remodel. Demolition and relocation permit applications (all total demolitions unless otherwise noted) 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 2802 Pearce Road 2503 Bridle Path 4601 Chiappero Trail – Partial demo. 503 Walsh Street – SPE 505 Walsh Street – SPE 507 Walsh Street – SPE 1135-1143 W 6th Street – SPE Tax Exemption Approval 36. 2001 Maple Street
Regular Meeting of the Environmental Commission March 6, 2024 at 6:00 PM Permitting And Development Center, Events Center, Room 1405 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the Environmental Commission will 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 Elizabeth Funk, Watershed Protection Department, at (512) 568-2244, Elizabeth.Funk@austintexas.gov no later than noon, the day before the meeting. The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Haris Qureshi Peter Einhorn Mariana Krueger Melinda Schiera Hanna Cofer AGENDA CALL TO ORDER Colin Nickells Jennifer Bristol, Secretary Kevin Ramberg, Chair David Sullivan Richard Brimer Perry Bedford, Vice Chair 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. 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on February 21, 2024 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. PUBLIC HEARINGS Recognition of Kevin Ramberg for his service on the Environmental Commission – Katie Coyne, Environmental Officer, Watershed Protection Department Make a recommendation regarding the request for 311-315 South Congress Planned Unit Development (PUD) (C814-2023-0027) located at 311, 313, 315 South Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78704 (District 9). Presenter: Leslie Lilly, Environmental Program Coordinator, Watershed Protection Department. Name: Ledgestone Revised Wastewater Service Extension Request #4622R Applicant: Danny Miller, P.E. LJA Engineering, Inc. Location: 9209 Ledgestone Terrace, Austin, Texas 78737 Council District: Austin 2-Mile Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Staff: Kaela Champlin, Environmental Program Coordinator, Watershed Protection Department Applicant request: Wastewater Service Extension Revision Staff recommendation: Recommended Name: Northwest Area Lift Station Improvements Great Hills Lift Station No.53 (SP- 2022-0537C) Applicant: Sharon Hamilton, Civil Team Engineers LLC on behalf of the Austin Water Utility Department Location: 9009 ½ Spicebrush Drive, Austin, TX 78759 Council District: District 6 Staff: Brad Jackson, Environmental Compliance Specialist …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA March 6, 2024 311-315 South Congress PUD, C814-2023-0027 Drenner Group (Amanda Swor) 311 South Congress Avenue COMMITTEE MEETING DATE: NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: LOCATION: COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: Leslie Lilly, Environmental Conservation Program Manager, (512)535-8914, Leslie.lilly@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: Lady Bird Lake & East Bouldin Creek Watersheds REQUEST: Planned Unit Development STAFF RECOMMENDATION: STAFF CONDITION: Staff recommended with conditions. Development associated with C814-2023-0027, located at 311 S. Congress Ave, shall comply with the following requirements. a. The PUD will comply with the City of Austin’s Green Building Program at a 3-star level. b. The project will be compliant with the LEED pilot Bird Collision Deterrence credit in regard to the Bird Collision Threat Rating for reflective glass within the Façade Zone 1 area as defined by LEED. Façade Zone 1 shall not have greater than 15% reflective glass c. The project does not request any exceptions or modifications to environmental regulations and will develop under the current code as of the date of the approval of the PUD. d. 100% of water quality controls required for this site will be treated on-site as opposed to payment of the fee-in-lieu of on-site treatment. e. 1,000 cubic feet of water quality volume will be provided for an off-site area, including a portion of Congress Ave. f. The project will incorporate approximately 250 linear feet of off-site storm improvement in Congress Ave. g. All required tree plantings shall utilize native tree species selected from Appendix F of the Environmental Criteria Manual (Descriptive Categories of Tree Species) and utilize Central Texas Native seed stock. h. All new street trees within the PUD will be a minimum of 5.5 caliper inches and a minimum of 14 feet in height and will contribute to the biodiversity of tree species of the site and this area of South Congress in addition to being of a species that will thrive in the proposed rain gardens. i. The PUD shall comply with the dark skies regulations in conformance with the Austin Energy Green buildings Standards identified in ST7 “Light Pollution Reduction”. j. All irrigation on site will be “off grid” of potential water utilizing either purple pipe, rainwater captured on the site and/or condensate capture. a. Include several landscape solutions that meet the intent of the pending Functional Green requirements. This will be achieved with the installation of …
311-315 South Congress PUD 311 S. Congress Avenue C814- 2023- 0027 Leslie Lilly Environmental Conservation Program Manager Watershed Protection C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T C814-2023-0027 SITE Site Location Austin ETJ Austin City Limits Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T Site Background • Proposed new PUD • Existing commercial development • Current site – 0.81 acres • Full Purpose Jurisdiction • Council District 9 • Greater South River City Combined NPA SITE C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 3 • Mae Crockett Estate Subdivision • Platted 1976 • Existing development occurred prior to current environmental requirements C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T • Imagine Austin Corridor • South Central Waterfront Imagine Austin Town Center C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 5 Environmental Features • No Critical Water Quality Zone • No Critical Environmental Features • No naturally occurring slopes greater than 15% • Lady Bird Lake Watershed (Urban) • Outside of Edward Aquifer Recharge and Contributing Zone • No 100-year fully developed floodplain • 96.7% impervious cover C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T Land Use Plan C I T Y O F …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: March 6, 2024 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: Ledgestone Revised Wastewater Service Extension Request #4622R NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Danny Miller, P.E. LJA Engineering, Inc. LOCATION: 9209 Ledgestone Terrace, Austin, Texas 78737 COUNCIL DISTRICT: Austin 2-Mile Extraterritorial Jurisdiction PROJECT FILING DATE: November 3, 2023 WPD/ENVIRONMENTAL STAFF: Kaela Champlin, Environmental Program Coordinator (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: REQUEST: STAFF DETERMINATION: Recommended Slaughter Creek Watershed, Barton Springs Zone, Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone, Drinking Water Protection Zone Wastewater Service Extension Revision 1 MEMORANDUM TO: Kevin Ramberg, Chair, and Members of the Environmental Commission FROM: Kaela Champlin, Environmental Program Coordinator Watershed Protection Department DATE: February 13, 2024 SUBJECT: Ledgestone Revised Wastewater SER #4622R Service Extension Requests (SER) located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone and outside of the City of Austin’s full purpose jurisdiction require Council approval and review by the Environmental Commission. Watershed Protection Department staff have completed the review for Ledgestone Wastewater Revised SER #4622R and recommend approval of the request. Site Overview The site consists of one tract of approximately 77.78 acres, located at 9209 Ledgestone Terrace. The site is in the City of Austin’s Two-Mile Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ), the Slaughter Creek Watershed, the Barton Springs Zone, and the Drinking Water Protection Zone. It is also within the Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone and is subject to the Save Our Springs (SOS) Ordinance. Previously approved SERs The applicant previously received an approval for a wastewater SER (SER #4622) and a water SER (SER #5650) for this site. At the time, the applicant’s proposal was for a 550-unit multi- family development with 275 Living Unit Equivalents (LUEs). The wastewater SER was recommended by the Environmental Commission, Water and Wastewater Commission, and subsequently approved by Council in June of 2020. The water SER was requested and approved in May of 2023. The staff memo and recommendations from the Environmental Commission are attached as Exhibit A. Request Summary In the revised wastewater SER, the applicant is proposing to add 50 LUEs, an increase from 275 LUEs to 325 total LUEs to accommodate the addition of retail and restaurant space on the site. The proposed development includes: 2 Proposed Development Use Units Multifamily Condo Units Retail Restaurant 140 360 11,620 sq. ft. 8,000 sq. ft Total LUEs LUEs 98 180 7 40 325 The applicant resubmitted a site plan application that is currently in review (Case Number: SP- …
Ledgestone Revised Wastewater Service Extension Request #4622R What is an SER? • A service extension request, or SER, is an application for City water or wastewater service from a property owner or developer. • SERs are required when a property is located more than 100 feet from an accessible water or wastewater system, or when existing infrastructure isn't adequate for the proposed project demands. • Service may involve the construction of a new line or an associated facility or upgrades to existing lines or facilities. • The applicant pays for the associated infrastructure, as outlined in the SER. SER Process • Per the Land Development Code, SERs require Council approval if the property is in the Drinking Water Protection Zone and outside of the City's full purpose jurisdiction. • Environmental Commission and Water & Wastewater Commission review and make recommendations on SERs that require Council approval. • No conditions can be put on approval of SERs. Request Summary • 9209 Ledgestone Terrace • 77.78 acres • 2-Mile ETJ • Slaughter Creek Watershed, Barton Springs Zone • Located in the Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone • Drinking Water Protection Zone (DWPZ) • Subject to Save Our Springs Ordinance SER #4622R Site Location Austin City Limits Austin ETJ Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone Previously approved SERs Wastewater SER #4622 • 275 LUEs • Recommended by Water SER #5650 • 275 LUEs • Recommended by Environmental Commission and Water and Wastewater Commission in June 2020 • Council approved in June Environmental Commission and Water and Wastewater Commission in May 2023 • Council approved in May 2020 2023 Site Location Proposed Development Intended Uses Previous wastewater request • 275 Living Unit Equivalents Current request • 325 Total LUEs (LUEs) • 550-unit multi-family development • Expired site plan SP-2021- 0473D – 140 condo-type units (89 LUEs) – 360 multi-family units (180 LUEs) – 11,620 sq ft Retail (7 LUEs) – 8,000 sq ft Restaurant (40 LUEs) • LUEs have increased by 50 due to the addition of retail & restaurant • Revised site plan in review • Current code standards SER #4622R Environmental • Natural channel of Slaughter Creek and critical water quality zone on portions of the site • One wetland critical environmental feature • Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone • Slaughter Creek Watershed • Barton Springs Zone • Subject to Save Our Springs Ordinance • No vested rights are being requested • …
Northwest Area Lift Station Improvements Great Hills Lift Station No.53 9009 ½ Spicebrush Drive SP-2022-0537C Brad Jackson Environmental Compliance Specialist Senior Development Services Department 2 Property Data Bull Creek Watershed Water Supply Suburban Watershed Classification Drinking Water Protection Zone Not located over Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Approximate 30,000 square-foot limits of construction on a 1.9-acre lot. Synopsis 3 Project is located behind a single-family home, accessed from a 300-foot-long driveway located along the property boundary of 2 single-family lots. The purpose of this project is to bring the lift station up to current COA standards and convert the existing dry pit/wet well duplex lift station to a single submersible lift station while addressing access improvements for maintenance vehicles in the event of an emergency repair. The new lift station will not be in the 100-yr floodplain. Variance Requests 4 To allow development in the CWQZ for a lift station per LDC 25-8-261 To allow construction of a building on a slope with a gradient of more than 25% per LDC 25-8-302(A)(1) To allow fill up to 14 feet for construction of a lift station exceeding the 4-foot limitation per LDC 25-8- 342 CWQZ and Floodplain Boundaries 5 Existing Lift Station Demolition 6 Structural Site Plan 12’x 20’ Building On Slopes 7 Site Construction For Lift Station 8 The lift station is located on areas of steep slopes, some exceeding 35% in grade. The fill up to14 feet is required to bring the elevation of the new lift station up to the level of the access drive Grading Exhibit 9 Proposed Lift Station 10 58’ feet Variance Recommendation and Conditions 11 Staff recommends the variances, having determined that the required findings of fact have been met. Staff also recommends and supports the following condition: • Provide structural containment of fill with a retaining wall Site Photos 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 THANK YOU
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: March 6, 2024 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Northwest Area Lift Station Improvements Great Hills Lift Station No.53 (SP-2022-0537C) Sharon Hamilton, Civil Team Engineers LLC on behalf of the Austin Water Utility Department LOCATION: 9009 ½ Spicebrush Drive, Austin, TX 78759 COUNCIL DISTRICT: District 6 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: WATERSHED: REQUEST NO. 1: REQUEST NO. 2: REQUEST NO. 3: Brad Jackson, Environmental Compliance Specialist Senior, DSD, 512-974-2128, Brad.Jackson@austintexas.gov Bull Creek, Water Supply Suburban, Drinking Water Protection Zone A Land Use Commission variance is requested to allow development in the CWQZ for a lift station per LDC 25-8-261 A Land Use Commission variance is requested to allow construction of a building on a slope with a gradient of more than 25% per LDC 25-8-302(A)(1) A Land Use Commission variance is requested to allow fill up to 14 feet for construction of a lift station exceeding the 4-foot limitation per LDC 25-8-342 Page 2 of 2 STAFF RECOMMENDATION NO. 1: STAFF RECOMMENDATION NO. 2: STAFF RECOMMENDATION NO. 3: Staff recommends approval of the variance with a condition Staff recommends approval of the variance with a condition Staff recommends approval of the variance with a condition STAFF CONDITION: Provide structural containment of the fill with a retaining wall. Page 2 of 2 Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Project Name: Ordinance Standard: Watershed Protection Ordinance Variance Request: Northwest Area Lift Station Improvements To allow development in the CWQZ for a lift station per LDC 25-8-261 Include an explanation with each applicable finding of fact. A. Land Use Commission variance determinations from Chapter 25-8-41 of the City Code: 1. The requirement will deprive the applicant of a privilege available to owners of similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous development subject to similar code requirements. Yes. The variance will not be providing a special privilege to the applicant. The lift station is currently existing and in operation to provide wastewater (WW) service to the neighborhood. The variance for construction in the CWQZ will allow the replacement of the existing lift station with a new lift station to continue to provide WW service to the neighborhood. The old lift station will be decommissioned when the new lift station is complete. 2. The variance: a) Is not necessitated by the scale, layout, construction method, or other design decision made by the applicant, unless …
REGULAR MEETING of the EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER ADVISORY BOARD Wednesday, March 6, 2024, 6:00 PM City Hall – Boards and Commissions Room 301 W. Second St. Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board 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. To speak in person, registration is required at least 10 min prior to the start of the meeting. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3771 or michelle.rojas@austintexas.gov BOARD MEMBERS Angelica Navarro, Chair Hilario “Larry” Amaro, Vice Chair Noemi Castro, Member Anthony Martinez, Member Raul “Roy” Reyna, Member John Estrada, Member Gerardo Gandy, Member Eduardo “Eddie” Rodriguez, Member Cynthia “Cy” Herrera, Member Lillian “Lily” Zamarripa-Saenz, Member AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a (3) three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Regular Meeting of February 7, 2024. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff Report by Laura Esparza, Division Manager and Olivia Tamzarian, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Marketing & Outreach Representative on staffing updates, February and March programs, marketing and outreach efforts, and updates on signature event planning. 3. Presentation by Suzanne Piper, Chief Administrative Officer and David Hillers, Financial Manager, Kenneth Luu, Financial Analyst and Nicholas Johnson, Financial Analyst on the financial forecast process and draft elements of the Parks and Recreation FY25 proposal. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Discussion on Phase 2 Construction Project Updates. Navarro, Amaro DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve a recommendation on the FY25 budget. Navarro, Amaro 6. Approve a recommendation to support funding for the Bronze Band Community Program. Navarro, Amaro 7. Approve a recommendation to request support for Academia Cuahutli’s fiscal year 24-25 budget. Navarro, Amaro FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with …