Special Events Taskforce 2021 ‐ 2022 Members James Russell (Co‐Chair) – Mayor Adler Jeff Smith (Co‐Chair) – CM Kitchen Bobby Garza – MPT Garza Cindy Lo – CM Harper‐Madison Laurel White – CM Renteria Shelley Phillips – CM Casar Heath Riddles – CM Flannigan Mandi Thomas – CM Pool Dan Carroll – CM Ellis Ingrid Weigand – CM Tovo Frances Thompson – CM Alter Ex Officio Members (City Staff) Brydan Summers, SETF Staff Liaison Sara Henry, Austin Center for Events PIO Manager Bill Manno, Special Events Program Manager Brian Block, DSD Program Manager, Music Office Mike Jones, Police Sergeant Robert Alvarado, Code Division Manager Frances Hargrove, ATD Special Events Manager Tony Hernandez, DSD Program Manager Jason Maurer, PARD Sales and Events Manager Kevin Parker, EMS Commander Quentin Prior, Fire Battalion Chief Iby Setzer, ARR Planner Senior Bryan Walker, DSD Planner II Purpose Strategy Assess the efficacy of the Special Events Ordinance, the associated rules, and ACE processes. Divide ordinance by sections and review section parts. Review broader effectiveness of ordinance after spring festival season. Compile all recommendations. Staff will write final report and take notes at meetings. Attendance and Quorum Attendance is required for all members and ex officio members. The task force shall comply with Texas Government Code Chapter 551 (Open Meetings Act). Six task force members constitute a quorum. All members necessary to provide a quorum must be physically present at a meeting to conduct business, will provide an on‐line option. Ex Officio Members – One alternate per department is allowed. Members – Per Council direction, identified members are on the Task Force Meetings Before each meeting, the internal and external executive teams will meet with the staff liaison to develop the following months agenda and objectives. Ex Officio Executive Team: Brydan Summers, Frances Hargrove, Jason Maurer, Sara Henry, Brian Block, William Manno Member Executive Team: James Russell, Jeff Smith Meetings will last 2 hours be held in person once a month at the PDC with the option for staff and members to join virtually. Meetings will be held on the same day and time of every month (Propose 3rd Wednesday of every month from 2‐4pm) unless this day falls on a City holiday. Draft Agenda October 2021 Initial meeting B&C training, Robert’s Rules, attendance requirements Review purpose to review efficacy Review timeline Share interim report November 2021 Interim report – …
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) October 20, 2021 at 6:00 pm Dell Jewish Community Campus 7300 Hart Ln Austin, TX 78731 Members: Joshua Blank Camellia Falcon Shaina Kambo Hoang Le Eugene Schneider Sara Inés Calderón Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Selina Yee Erin Dempsey Errol Hardin Dr. Sterling Lands Christina Puentes, Chair AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC FORUM 2. ICRC PRESENTATION be limited to 3 minutes) ADJOURNMENT 3. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION – Must Have Signed In Prior to Meeting (Each speaker will 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 Matt Dugan at the Housing and Planning Department, at 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission, please contact Matt Dugan at 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov or Lisa Rodriguez at 512-974-3119 and lisa.rodriguez@austintexas.gov. Versión en español a continuación. Public Forum Procedure redistricting map 1. Purpose: to receive public input on redistricting matters following approval of final 2. Logistics: request that all cell phones and electronic devices be silenced, and identify location of restrooms, entrances, and exits. Discourage speakers from repetitious or irrelevant testimony. Chair: move meeting along Vice-Chair: assist chair with time, schedule, and speaker names Staff: MC/host, assist with handouts and speakers Commissioners: limit questions to clarifications only. Specific questions shall be written and handed to Chair. Chair will have the discretion to approve questions and ask them of the speakers. 3. Public Forum Rules: All individuals wishing to make comments must sign in prior to the meeting. Each speaker is limited to 3 minutes, unless additional time is granted by the Chair. Those in attendance are asked to refrain from disrupting the meeting by making noise of any kind (clapping, verbal feedback, etc); anyone who disrupts the proceedings will be asked to leave. The Commission is interested in gathering data on citizens’ view of neighborhoods, maps, and the redistricting plan. Everyone is asked to abide by these guidelines so that the public forum process can proceed smoothly and all who wish to speak …
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) D E L L J E W I S H C O M M U N I T Y C A M P U S W E D N E S DAY, O C TO B E R 2 0 6 - 8 P M Please Mask Up! The City of Austin is in Stage 3 COVID-19 Guidelines Agenda 1. How to Stay Informed 2. The Redistricting Process 1. Why Does Independent Redistricting Matter? 2. 3. The Process The Criteria 3. The Final Map & Data Used 4. Public Testimony 5. Reminders Our Ask of the Public: • Submit your feedback and spread the word about ICRC future events • Please share details about your community for our consideration INDEPENDENT CITIZENS REDISTRICTING COMMISSION 3 How to Stay Informed City of Austin ICRC Website Holds public records, all documentation, agendas, recordings. http://www.austintexas.gov/content/independent-citizens- redistricting-commission (or search “ICRC Austin”) SpeakUp Austin! Website: Holds information about our general meetings, public forums, and an online form to submit feedback https://www.speakupaustin.org/city-of-austin-redistricting • • • • Find us on Facebook and Twitter @austinredistric Find us on Instagram @austinredistrict INDEPENDENT CITIZENS REDISTRICTING COMMISSION 4 ICRC Commissioners District 1 – Errol Hardin District 1 – Selina Yee District 2 – Sara Inés Calderón District 3 – Brigham Morris District 3 – Hoang Le District 4 – Dr. Sterling Lands District 5 – Prabhu Kannan District 6 – Eugene Schneider District 7 – Christina Puentes (Chair) District 7 – Camellia Falcon District 8 – Joshua Blank District 9 – Shaina Kambo District 10 – Luis Gonzalez (Vice-Chair) District 10 – Erin Dempsey The Redistricting Process Why Does An Independent Redistricting Process Matter? Equal Representation At the core of redistricting is equal and fair representation, including for historically underrepresented Independent Input communities, on the city council. Each An independent redistricting process district should have as close to the allows residents to have a voice in how same number of residents as possible. their community is shaped without the influence of political officials. Our Changing City An independent redistricting process can focus on drawing district boundaries based on population growth and movement rather than being concerned with the outcome of elections. INDEPENDENT CITIZENS REDISTRICTING COMMISSION 7 The Map Journey First Round of Public Forums The ICRC held 12 public forums using the 2013 city council district map, which was created by the first ICRC and serves as …
Regular Meeting of the Environmental Commission October 20, 2021 at 6:00 P.M. Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Environmental Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live COMMISSIONERS: Haris Qureshi (D-1) Rachel Scott (D-2) Pam Thompson (D-3) Katie Coyne (D-4) Vice Chair Jennifer Bristol (D-7) Kevin Ramberg (D-8) Vacant (D-6) Audrey Barrett Bixler (D-5) Linda Guerrero (D-9) Chair _________________________________________________________________________________ Richard Brimer (D-10) Perry Bedford (Mayor) Secretary Agenda CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers should sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order; you will receive a three-minute allotment to discuss topics not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approval of the October 6, 2021 Environmental Commission Regular Meeting Minutes (5 minutes) (10 minutes) 1. 2. 3. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Approve the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting Schedule for 2022 PUBLIC HEARINGS Name: COA Fire & EMS Station - Davenport Village, SP-2021-0121D Applicant: Anna Merryman, Garza EMC LLC 1 Location: 4601 Westlake Dr., Austin, TX, 78746 Council District: Council District does not apply in Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Environmental Review Staff: Pamela Abee-Taulli, Environmental Program Coordinator, Development Services Department Watershed: St. Stephens Creek Watershed, Water Supply Rural Classification, Drinking Water Protection Zone Request: Variance request is as follows: 1. Vary 25-8-302(A)(2) to allow construction of a parking area on a slope with a gradient of more than 15 percent. 2. Vary 25-8-341 to allow cut over four feet to 17 feet. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends these variances with conditions (30 minutes) 4. COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Urban Forestry Committee –Pam Thompson, Richard Brimer, and Linda Guerrero b. Report on the Joint Sustainability Committee – Katie Coyne c. Report on the Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan Citizen’s Advisory Committee – Kevin Ramberg d. Report on the Joint Committee of the Environmental Commission and Parks and Recreation Board –Linda Guerrero and Pam Thompson e. Report on the South Central Waterfront Advisory Board – Linda Guerrero 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 before the meeting date. Please call Kaela Champlin at Watershed …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: October 20, 2021 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: COA Fire & EMS Station - Davenport Village SP-2021-0121D NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Anna Merryman, Garza EMC LLC LOCATION: 4601 Westlake Dr., Austin, TX, 78746 COUNCIL DISTRICT: Council District does not apply in Extraterritorial Jurisdiction ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: Pamela Abee-Taulli, Environmental Program Coordinator, Development Services Department, 512.974.1879, pamela.abee- taulli@austintexas.gov. WATERSHED: REQUEST: St. Stephens Creek Watershed, Water Supply Rural Classification, Drinking Water Protection Zone Variance request is as follows: Vary 25-8-302(A)(2) to allow construction of a parking area on a slope with a gradient of more than 15 percent. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends this variance, having determined the findings of fact to have been met. STAFF CONDITION: Applicant will provide landscape plan, including mitigation for removed trees, to provide enhanced soil stabilization and water quality for the site. Page 1 of 8 Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Project Name: Ordinance Standard: Watershed Protection Ordinance Variance Request: COA Fire & EMS Station - Davenport Village Vary 25-8-302(A)(2) to allow construction of a parking area on a slope with a gradient of more than 15 percent. 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 surrounding area does not have adequate access to emergency 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 facilities. This development will provide fire and EMS access that the community currently lacks. In similar situations, where development is deemed appropriate for the location but is constrained by the natural condition of the site (slopes exceeding 15 percent) as well as requirements related to the type of development (emergency vehicle accommodation), applications that have minimized the placement of development on slopes have been granted similar variances. 2. The variance: a) Is not necessitated by the scale, layout, construction method, or other design decision made by the applicant, unless the design decision provides greater overall environmental protection than is achievable without the variance; Yes This variance is for building a surface parking lot to be constructed on an area with slopes greater than 15 percent. The parking lot is minimally sized to accommodate the number of employees that will be at this station. Alternative layouts were considered. However, …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20211020 003a Date: October 20, 2021 Subject: COA Fire & EMS Station - Davenport Village, SP-2021-0121D Motion by: Kevin Ramberg Seconded by: Perry Bedford RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting a variance from 25-8-302(A)(2) to allow construction of a parking area on a slope with a gradient of more than 15 percent. WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting a variance from 25-8-341 to allow cut over four feet to 17 feet. WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the site is located in the St. Stephens Creek Watershed, Water Supply Rural Classification, Drinking Water Protection Zone. WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that Staff recommends these variances (with conditions) having determined the required Findings of Fact have been met. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the variance request with the following Staff Condition: Applicant will provide landscape plan, including mitigation for removed trees, to provide enhanced soil stabilization and water quality for the site. For: Bedford, Qureshi, Scott, Thompson, Barrett Bixler, Bristol, Ramberg, Coyne, and Brimer Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: Guerrero VOTE 9-0 Approved By: Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair 1
COA FIRE & EMS STATION - DAVENPORT VILLAGE Pamela Abee-Taulli Environmental Program Coordinator, Development Services Department 4601 WESTLAKE DR SP-2021-0121D PROJECT LOCATION [ PROPERTY DATA • St. Stephens Creek Watershed • Water Supply Rural • Drinking Water Protection Zone • Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (Travis County) • No creeks, creek buffers, or Critical Environmental Features onsite • Council District: NA [ VARIANCE REQUESTS Land Development Code § 25-8- 341 - CUT REQUIREMENTS. (A) Cuts on a tract of land may not exceed four feet of depth. 1. The variance request is to allow cut over 4 feet to 17 feet. Land Development Code § 25-8-302 - CONSTRUCTION OF A BUILDING OR PARKING AREA. (A) A person may not construct: (2) …a parking area on a slope with a gradient of more than 15 percent. 2. The variance request is to allow a parking area on a slope with a gradient of more than 15 percent. BACKGROUND • The two variance requests are necessary because of the slopes on the site. It is located at the foot of a Hill Country hill. • The City regulates development on slopes in order to • Preserve the natural & traditional character of the land, and • Minimize the potential for erosion, which pollutes air and waterways. [ VARIANCE REQUEST 1. Vary Land Development Code 25-8-341 to allow cut over 4 feet to 17 feet. -17.000 VARIANCE REQUEST 2. Vary Land Development Code 25-8-302 to allow a parking area on a slope with a gradient of more than 15 percent. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends both variances, having determined that the findings of fact required by Land Development Code section 25-8-41 have been met. Staff-recommended Conditions: Applicant will provide landscape plan, including mitigation for removed trees, to provide enhanced soil stabilization and water quality for the site. THANK YOU BACKGROUND • Complication for evaluating the variance request • This site has both natural & artificial slopes. • The variances are related only to the natural slopes. [ BACKGROUND • Site history 1940 Site [ BACKGROUND • Site history 1965 Site [ BACKGROUND • Site history 2000 Site [ BACKGROUND • Site history 2009 Site [ BACKGROUND • Site history 2014 Site [ BACKGROUND • The variances are only related to the natural slopes. 2021 Site [
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, October 20, 2021 The Environmental Commission convened in a public meeting on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at City Hall in Council Chambers at 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701. Commissioners attending in person: Perry Bedford Haris Qureshi Rick Brimer Kevin Ramberg Katie Coyne Jennifer Bristol Rachel Scott Commissioner attending remotely: Audrey Barrett Bixler Pam Thompson Commissioners absent: Linda Guerrero Staff in Attendance: Pamela Abee-Taulli Kaela Champlin Liz Johnston Mike McDougal CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair Coyne called the meeting to order at 6:03 P.M. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers should sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order; you will receive a three-minute allotment to discuss topics not posted on the agenda. None 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approval of the October 6, 2021 Environmental Commission Regular Meeting Minutes (5 minutes) A motion to approve the minutes of the regular Environmental Commission Regular meeting was approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Scott’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Guerrero was absent. 1 2. 3. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Approve the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting Schedule for 2022 (10 minutes) A motion to postpone the approval of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting Schedule for 2022 was approved on Commissioner Scott’s motion, Commissioner Ramberg’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Guerrero was absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS Name: COA Fire & EMS Station - Davenport Village, SP-2021-0121D Applicant: Anna Merryman, Garza EMC LLC Location: 4601 Westlake Dr., Austin, TX, 78746 Council District: Council District does not apply in Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Environmental Review Staff: Pamela Abee-Taulli, Environmental Program Coordinator, Development Services Department Watershed: St. Stephens Creek Watershed, Water Supply Rural Classification, Drinking Water Protection Zone Request: Variance request is as follows: 1. Vary 25-8-302(A)(2) to allow construction of a parking area on a slope with a gradient of more than 15 percent. 2. Vary 25-8-341 to allow cut over four feet to 17 feet. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends these variances with conditions (30 minutes) A motion to close the public hearing was approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Bedford’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Guerrero was absent. A motion to approve the variances with conditions was approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Bedford’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Guerrero was absent. 4. COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Urban Forestry Committee –Pam Thompson, Richard Brimer, and Linda Guerrero b. Report on the …
ELECTRIC BOARD Wednesday October 20, 2021 @ 10:00 AM PLANNING DEVELOPMENT CENTER 4TH FLOOR- CONFERENCE ROOM-4001 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Gabriel Flores-Chair (Garza); Delwin Goss (Renteria); Randy Pomikahl (Tovo), David Johnson- V Chair (Madison) Michael King (Paige), Rogelio Wallace (Adler), Nicole Stasek (Kitchen), Ben Brenneman (Alter), Adamson, David (Pool) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER Speakers will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns. GENERAL CITIZEN COMMUNICATION 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- Minutes from Regular Called Meeting August 18, 2021 2. DISCUSSION AND ACTION- 2022 Board Schedule 3. DISCUSSION a. Discussion- IBC Code Changes in reference to Electrical b. Discussion- Criteria Manual c. Discussion- Meter disconnect location within site language d. Discussion- Inspection Update on 2020 Code e. Discussion- DSD Permit Program f. Discussion- Solar systems for Apartment update g. Discussion- Qualification of Combination Inspector 4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Rick Arzola at Development Services Department, Building Inspections, at (512) 974-2417, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
Economic Prosperity Commission October 20, 2021 6:30pm Bluebonnet Training Room 2 5202 E Ben White Blvd., Austin, TX 78741 CALL TO ORDER AGENDA 1. OPENING REMARKS: Introduction of members and staff liaison Commissioners: : Rachel Green- Mayor’s Appointee, Larry Anazia - District 1; Kirsha Haverlah District 2, Alexis Taylor -District 3, Vacant- District 4, Preston Tom- District 5, Will Townsend- District 6, Amy Noel- District 7, Nathan Ryan- District 8, Vacant- District 9, Kelsey Hitchingham -District 10. Staff: Michelle Clemons, Nydia Castillo CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES from August 2021 Meeting 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Continued Discussion and Action on prior council action regarding City of Austin Relief COVID-19 Programs b. Quarterly Objectives & InterCommission Working Group Objectives i. Participants: Veteran’s Affairs Music, Art, Economic Prosperity Commission c. 2021 Budget Discussion i. 2021 Key Focus Areas d. Discussion and Action on items for Council Meeting on May 6, 2021 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Reports i. Working Group Report ii. Intercommission Working Group Report iii. Joint Sustainability Commission Member Report b. Discussion and Action on Council Agenda items from Oct 14 & Oct 21 Meetings i. Land Use, and Urban Renewal planning developments for the East 11th and 12th Streets Sample Documentation http://www.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=362523 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 Michelle Clemons at Economic Development Department, at (512-974-2713), for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Economic Prosperity Commission, please contact Michelle Clemons at (Michelle.Clemons@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2713).
DOWNTOWN COMMISSION OCTOBER 20, 2021, TIME: 5:30 p.m. Austin City Hall, Boards and Commission Room 1101 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: August Harris, Chair Christopher Lehman, Vice Chair Megan Meisenbach, Commissioner Chris Kanipe, Commissioner Melissa Henao-Robledo, Commissioner Mike Lavigne, Commissioner Preston Reine Commissioner Josh Lickteig, Commissioner Laura Templeton, Commissioner Joel Sher, Commissioner Christopher Limon, Commissioner Ben Heimsath, Commissioner Kelan Robinson, Commissioner kYmberly Keeton, Commissioner David Gomez, Commissioner Nelly Paulina Ramirez, Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby, Commissioner Kimberly Taylor, Commissioner AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN 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. 1. Approval of Minutes of the September 15, 2021 Meeting Minutes Discussion and Possible Action (5 minutes) 2. New Business – Discussion and Possible Action a. Cypress and Shoal Creek Public Space Strategy: Presentation by Nina Rinaldi, Shoal Creek Conservancy b. Safer Sixth Street Initiative: Presentation by Brian Block, Development Services Department c. Discussion and possible action on the 2022 Downtown Commission Meeting Schedule voting members: d. Update from Working Groups i. Downtown Austin Plan Working Group ii. Austin Convention Center Expansion Working Group 3. Old Business – Items from representatives of collaborating commissions including non- a. Update from Commissioner Melissa Henao-Robledo on recent activities and actions taken by the Design Commission b. Update from Commissioner Ben Heimsath on recent activities and actions taken by the Historic Landmark Commission c. Update from Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby on recent activities and actions taken by the Urban Transportation Commission d. Update from Commissioner kYmberly Keeton on recent activities and actions e. Update from Commissioner Christopher Limon on recent activities and actions taken by the Arts Commission taken by the Music Commission f. Update from Commissioner Kimberly Taylor on recent activities and actions taken by the Parks & Recreation Board g. Update from Commissioner Nelly Paulina Ramirez on recent activities and actions taken by the Public Safety Commission 4. Potential Future Agenda Items The Commission may discuss and identify future agenda items, topics, or presentations 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 …
RESOLUTION NO. 20210729-175 WHEREAS, Sixth Street, once referred to as Pecan Street, was a center of Downtown commerce and offered an array of services and businesses; and WHEREAS, Sixth Street is defined as the area that begins at the intersection of IH-35 and Fifth Street; north along IH-35 to the intersection of Seventh Street (East); west along Seventh Street (East) to Congress Avenue; south along Congress Avenue to Fifth Street (East); east along Fifth Street (East) to IH-35, the place ofbeginning; and WHEREAS, bars and nighttime music venues currently dominate the uses on historic Sixth Street; and crowds and much activity; and WHEREAS, especially on weekend evenings, Sixth Street generates large WHEREAS, the area is known to attract and encourage certain at-risk practices, such as excessive binge drinking, which has contributed to the perception of an unsafe and volatile environment; and WHEREAS, while the wide swathe of empty space created by weekend street closures provides opportunities for pedestrians to walk without interacting with vehicles, it also provides ample space and opportunity for less positive activity, including fighting and alcohol-fueled violence; and WHEREAS, Austin Police Department regularly takes possession of illegal guns among individuals present along Sixth Street on weekend evenings; and Page 1 of 7 WHEREAS, in recent months, Sixth Street has been the site of multiple fatal shootings, including a mass shooting on June 12,2021, that left one ilidividual dead and others seriously wounded; and WHEREAS, in the last decade, several studies conducted by non-city entities have recommended changes that could make Sixth Street safer for all who live, work, and recreate there, though these reports were apparently never shared with the full City Council; and WHEREAS, in 2009, the Responsible Hospitality Institute (RHI) facilitated a process with more than 60 stakeholders from the Downtown faith community, hotels, area colleges and universities, South by Southwest, the real estate industry, and including city staff from the Austin Police Department, Emergency Medical Services, Planning, Solid Waste Services, and other departments; and WHEREAS, the resulting report, "Managing the Nighttime Economy, " recommended specific short- and long-term strategies for improving perceptions of safety, creating "visible systems of order," and achieving other goals essential to maintaining and enhancing a thriving Downtown historic district; and WHEREAS, while City Council or staff have initiated and implemented several action items, such as the installation of public restrooms and a Downtown wayfinding system, other major recommendations related to …
Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee October 20, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Street Jones Building – Room #400A 1000 E. 11th St, Austin, TX 78702 CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS Claire Hempel (Vice-Chair) Joao Paulo Connolly Awais Azhar Todd Shaw Nadia Barrera-Ramirez (Chair) Ann Denkler Jolene Kiolbassa EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee 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 committee may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the July 8, 2020 meeting minutes. b. Approval of the April 21, 2021 meeting minutes. c. Approval of the September 15, 2021 meeting minutes. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Approval of 2022 Meeting Schedule. Approve the 2022 meeting schedule of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee. (Discussion and/or possible action). b. Annual Internal Review. Review 2020-2021 Annual Internal Review. (Discussion and/or possible action). 3. POTENTIAL CODE AMENDMENTS: Proposed for Discussion and/or Initiation Facilitator: Chair Barrera-Ramirez City Attorney: None 1 Potential amendments to the code are offered for discussion and/or possible recommendation for initiation. If initiated, Staff will research the proposal and report back to the subcommittee. a. None. 4. REGULAR AGENDA: Previously Initiated Previously initiated amendments to the code are offered for discussion and possible recommendation to the full Planning Commission. a. BRIEFING: Affordability Unlocked Site Plan Amendment. Update on potential changes to City Code Title 25 related to Affordability Unlocked and site plan requirements and process. City Staff: Brent Lloyd, Development Services Department (512) 974-2974, brent.lloyd@austintexas.gov (Discussion). 5. OTHER BUSINESS a. Update on Potential Upcoming and Current Code Amendments – City Staff: Greg Dutton, Housing and Planning and Department, (512) 974-3509, Greg.Dutton@austintexas.gov; (Discussion and/or Possible Action). 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Future agenda items will NOT be discussed at the current meeting, but will be offered for initiation, discussion, and/or possible recommendation to the full Planning Commission at a FUTURE meeting. 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 before the …
Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee 2022 Meeting Schedule Date: Every third Wednesday Time: 6pm Place: Street Jones Building – Room #400A, 1000 E. 11th St, Austin, TX 78702 2022 actual dates: January 19 February 16 March 16 April 20 May 18 June 15 July 20 August 17 September 21 October 19 November 16 December 21
CODES AND ORDINANCES JOINT COMMITTEE MINUTES Wednesday, April 21, 2021 REGULAR MEETING The Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee convened via teleconference. Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez called the meeting to order at 6:03 pm. Subcommittee Members in Attendance: Awais Azhar Ann Denkler City Staff in Attendance: Jerry Rusthoven, Housing and Planning Department Others in Attendance: None CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Todd Shaw Nadia Barrera-Ramirez a. Approval of the August 21, 2020 minutes. A motion was made to approve the minutes by Commissioner Denkler, seconded by Commissioner Azhar. Vote: 4-0. 2. NEW BUSINESS Committee. a. Election of Officers. Elect a chair and vice-chair of the Codes and Ordinances Joint A motion was made to postpone the item to a future meeting by Commissioner Denkler, seconded by Commissioner Azhar. Vote: 4-0. (Commissioners Hempel, Connolly, and Kiolbassa absent). 3. POTENTIAL CODE AMENDMENTS: Proposed for Discussion and/or Initiation Potential amendments to the code are offered for discussion and/or possible recommendation for initiation. If initiated, Staff will research the proposal and report back to the subcommittee. a. None. 4. REGULAR AGENDA: Previously Initiated Facilitator: Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez, Vice-Chair of COJC City Attorney: None 1 Previously initiated amendments to the code are offered for discussion and possible recommendation to the full Planning Commission. a. University Neighborhood Overlay (UNO) District Sign Regulations. Discuss and consider an amendment to City Code Title 25 relating to sign regulations in the University Neighborhood Overlay (UNO) District. City Staff: Jerry Rusthoven, Housing and Planning Department (512) 974-3207, jerry.rusthoven@austintexas.gov (Discussion and/or possible action). Jerry Rusthoven gave a summary of the amendment, which is a correction to code language that inadvertently prohibited illuminated signs in the UNO district (25-10-133), which has resulted in applicants seeking relief at the Board of Adjustment. A motion was made to recommend the item by Commissioner Azhar, seconded by Commissioner Shaw. Vote: 4-0 (Commissioners Hempel, Connolly, and Kiolbassa absent). 5. OTHER BUSINESS a. Update on Potential Upcoming and Current Code Amendments – City Staff: Greg Dutton, Planning and Zoning Department, 974-3509, Greg.Dutton@austintexas.gov; (Discussion and/or Possible Action). The item was not discussed and no action was taken. 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Future agenda items will NOT be discussed at the current meeting, but will be offered for initiation, discussion, and/or possible recommendation to the full Planning Commission at a FUTURE meeting a. None. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez adjourned the meeting without objection at 6:16 pm. The City of Austin is committed …
CODES AND ORDINANCES JOINT COMMITTEE MINUTES Wednesday, July 8, 2020 REGULAR MEETING Nadia Barerra-Ramirez Conor Kenny Jim Duncan The Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee convened via teleconference. Commissioner Seeger called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m. Subcommittee Members in Attendance: Patricia Seeger Awais Azhar Greg Anderson Ann Denkler City Staff in Attendance: Lyndi Garwood, Planning and Zoning Department Liane Miller, Austin Transportation Department Annick Beaudet, Austin Transportation Department Cole Kitten, Austin Transportation Department Others in Attendance: Jeff Whitmere CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the August 21, 2019 meeting minutes. b. Approval of the November 20, 2019 meeting minutes. c. Approval of the June 17, 2020 meeting minutes. A motion was made to approve items 1.a. and 1.c. by Commissioner Azhar, seconded by Commissioner Denkler. Vote: 7-0. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Elect and Codes and Ordinances Chair and Vice-Chair. A motion was made to nominate Commissioner Anderson as Chair; motion made by Commissioner Seeger, seconded by Commissioner Azhar. Vote: 7-0. A motion was made to nominate Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez as Vice-Chair; motion made by Commissioner Denkler, seconded by Commissioner Anderson. Vote: 7-0. Facilitator: Commissioner Seeger, Chair of COJC City Attorney: None 1 3. POTENTIAL CODE AMENDMENTS: Proposed for Discussion and/or Initiation Potential amendments to the code are offered for discussion and/or possible recommendation for initiation. If initiated, Staff will research the proposal and report back to the subcommittee. a. None. 4. REGULAR AGENDA: Previously Initiated Previously initiated amendments to the code are offered for discussion and possible recommendation to the full Planning Commission. a. Street Impact Fee. Discuss and consider an ordinance amending Title 25 of the City Code related to establishing a street impact fee. City Staff: Liane Miller, Austin Transportation, (512) 974-7922, Liane.Miller@austintexas.gov; (Discussion and/or Possible Action). Liane Miller presented amendments to City Code that would create street impact fees for different types of development in Austin. A motion was made to recommend the item by Commissioner Kenny, seconded by Commissioner Azhar, with the following amendments. Vote: 7-0. Maximum charge/fee be attained over a timeframe recommended by staff, for properties outside ¼ mile of a Transit Priority Network (TPN), and substantial additional discount for properties within ¼ mile of a TPN. Motion made by Commissioner Kenny, seconded by Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez. Vote: 6-1 (Denkler nay). Simplification of the Land Use, Vehicle-Mile Equivalency Table (LUVMET). Motion made by Commissioner Denkler, seconded by Commissioner Duncan. …
REGULAR MEETING CODES AND ORDINANCES JOINT COMMITTEE MINUTES Wednesday, September 15, 2021 The Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, September 15, at 1000 E. 11th St, Street Jones Building, Room 400A, Austin, TX 78702. Vice Chair Barrera-Ramirez called the meeting to order at 6:15 pm. Subcommittee Members in Attendance: Awais Azhar Ann Denkler Todd Shaw City Staff in Attendance: Katie Wettick, Public Works Department Atha Phillips, Watershed Protection Department Others in Attendance: None CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Nadia Barrera-Ramirez (Vice-Chair) Claire Hempel Jolene Kiolbassa a. Approval of the April 21, 2021 meeting minutes. Postponed without objection to the next meeting. 2. NEW BUSINESS Committee. a. Election of Officers. Elect a chair and vice-chair of the Codes and Ordinances Joint A motion was made to elect Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez as Chair and Commissioner Hempel as Vice-Chair, by Commissioner Azhar, seconded by Commissioner Shaw. Vote: 6-0. (Commissioner Connolly absent). 3. POTENTIAL CODE AMENDMENTS: Proposed for Discussion and/or Initiation Potential amendments to the code are offered for discussion and/or possible recommendation for initiation. If initiated, Staff will research the proposal and report back to the subcommittee. a. None. Facilitator: Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez, Vice-Chair of COJC City Attorney: None 1 4. REGULAR AGENDA: Previously Initiated Previously initiated amendments to the code are offered for discussion and possible recommendation to the full Planning Commission. a. Urban Trail Code Amendments. Discuss and consider amendments to City Code Title 25 related to cut and fill requirements and critical water quality zone development regulations as applied to Urban Trails. City Staff: Katie Wettick, Public Works Department (512) 974-3529, katie.wettick@austintexas.gov (Discussion and/or possible action). Katie Wettick gave an overview of proposed amendments related to urban trails, that will modify cut and fill requirements and allow wider trails within critical water quality zones. A motion was made to recommend the item by Commissioner Azhar, seconded by Commissioner Hempel. Vote: 6-0 (Commissioner Connolly absent). 5. OTHER BUSINESS a. Update on Potential Upcoming and Current Code Amendments – City Staff: Greg Dutton, Planning and Zoning Department, 974-3509, Greg.Dutton@austintexas.gov; (Discussion and/or Possible Action). A request was made for a summary list of in-process code amendments, which will be provided at a future meeting. 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Future agenda items will NOT be discussed at the current meeting, but will be offered for initiation, discussion, and/or possible recommendation to the full Planning Commission at a FUTURE …
Annual Review and Work Plan Year: 2021 Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2020 to 6/30/2021 Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee (Official Name of Board or Commission) The Board/Commission mission statement (per the City Code) is: § 2-1-207 - CODES AND ORDINANCES JOINT COMMITTEE. (A) The city council creates the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee to consider and make recommendations to the Planning Commission regarding: (1) proposed amendments to the Land Development Code for which review is required under Section 25-1-502 ( Amendment; Review ); and (2) requests to initiate amendments to the Land Development Code under Section 25-1-501 ( Initiation ). (B) The committee consists of seven members, which shall include: (1) four members of the Planning Commission, selected by the Planning Commission; and (2) three members of the Zoning and Platting Commission, selected by the Zoning and Platting Commission. ( Ord. No. 20160505-037, Pt. 1, 5-16-16) 1 Annual Review and Work Plan Year: 2021 1. Describe the board’s actions supporting their mission during the previous calendar year. Address all elements of the board’s mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. (Reference all reports, recommendations, letters or resolutions presented to the City Council on mission-specific issues. If some of the elements of the mission statement were not acted on by the board in the past year, the report should explain why no action was taken.) As required by the City Code, the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee considered and made recommendations on the following amendments to the Land Development Code: 2020 – Recommended Initiation to full PC None. 2020 – Recommended to full PC Street Impact Fee. Discuss and consider an ordinance amending Title 25 of the City Code related to establishing a street impact fee. City Staff: Liane Miller, Austin Transportation, (512) 974-7922, Liane.Miller@austintexas.gov; (Discussion and/or Possible Action). Platting Exceptions. Discuss and consider an amendment to Chapter 25-4 (Subdivision) to allow a parcel of land that has obtained a minimum lot width variance from the Board of Adjustment to satisfy the minimum frontage requirement for a platting exception under Section 25-4-2. City Staff: Christopher Johnson, Development Services (512) 974-2769, christopher.johnson@austintexas.gov (Discussion and/or possible action). 2021 – Recommended Initiation to full PC None. 2021 – Recommended to full PC University Neighborhood Overlay (UNO) District Sign Regulations. Discuss and consider an amendment to City Code Title 25 relating to sign regulations …
In-Process Code Amendments 10/19/21 AMENDMENT • C20-2021-008 Urban Trails • Initiated by Council on 7/29/21 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. • C20-2021-007 North Burnet Gateway Parkland Dedication Initiated by Council 6/10/21 • • C20-2021-006 Vertical Mixed Use Affordable Housing Initiated by PC on 7/27/21 • • C20-2021-004 Great Streets Fee-In- Lieu Mechanism • Initiated by Council 8/22/19 • C20-2021-003 Downtown Density Bonus Updates Initiated by Council on 4/22/21 • • C20-2021-002 Affordability Unlocked Site Plan Changes Initiated by PC on 3/9/21 • • C20-2021-001 UNO Sign Correction • Initiated by PC on 5/22/20 • C20-2018-004 Mirrored Glass • Initiated by PC on 12/11/18 NOTES • Increases cut and fill allowances for public trails, and trail width • Allows parkland dedication deferral for NBG properties that meet criteria • Changes the affordability requirements for properties using VMU • Creates a mechanism for fees to be paid in-lieu of constructing great streets • Update to DDBP fees; possible change to caps on floor area ratio and height • Changes to site plan process to expedite affordability unlocked projects • Correction to sign regulations for the University Neighborhood Overlay • Change to definition of mirrored glass LEAD DEPT • Public Works EST. COUNCIL DATE • December 2021 • Parks and Recreation • Housing and Planning • Housing and Planning • Housing and Planning • Late 2021/early 2022 • Early 2022 • 2022 • 2022 • Development Services • Housing and Planning • Late 2021/early 2022 • Late 2021/early 2022 • Housing and Planning • TBD
REGULAR MEETING CODES AND ORDINANCES JOINT COMMITTEE MINUTES Wednesday, October 20, 2021 The Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, October 20, at 1000 E. 11th St, Street Jones Building, Room 400A, Austin, TX 78702. Chair Barrera-Ramirez called the meeting to order at 6:13 pm. Subcommittee Members in Attendance: Awais Azhar Ann Denkler Nadia Barrera-Ramirez (Chair) City Staff in Attendance: Brent Lloyd, Development Services Department Others in Attendance: Ron Thrower David Hartmann CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Claire Hempel Jolene Kiolbassa a. Approval of the July 8, 2020 meeting minutes. b. Approval of the April 21, 2021 meeting minutes. c. Approval of the September 15, 2021 meeting minutes. A motion was made to approve the minutes by Commissioner Denkler, seconded by Commissioner Azhar. Vote: 5-0. (Commissioners Shaw and Connolly absent). 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Approval of 2022 Meeting Schedule. Approve the 2022 meeting schedule of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee. (Discussion and/or possible action). A motion was made to approve the 2022 meeting schedule by Commissioner Denkler, seconded by Commissioner Hempel. Vote: 5-0. (Commissioners Shaw and Connolly absent). b. Annual Internal Review. Review 2020-2021 Annual Internal Review. (Discussion and/or possible action). Facilitator: Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez, Chair of COJC City Attorney: None 1 a. None. A motion was made to approve the 2020-2021 Annual Internal Review by Commissioner Hempel, seconded by Commissioner Azhar. Vote: 5-0. (Commissioners Shaw and Connolly absent). 3. POTENTIAL CODE AMENDMENTS: Proposed for Discussion and/or Initiation Potential amendments to the code are offered for discussion and/or possible recommendation for initiation. If initiated, Staff will research the proposal and report back to the subcommittee. 4. REGULAR AGENDA: Previously Initiated Previously initiated amendments to the code are offered for discussion and possible recommendation to the full Planning Commission. a. BRIEFING: Affordability Unlocked Site Plan Amendment. Update on potential changes to City Code Title 25 related to Affordability Unlocked and site plan requirements and process. City Staff: Brent Lloyd, Development Services Department (512) 974-2974, brent.lloyd@austintexas.gov (Discussion). Brent Lloyd gave a briefing of proposed amendments related to the site plan process for projects using Affordability Unlocked provisions. Changes to the site plan process that were proposed as a part of the LDC revision were done in conjunction with other changes to the draft code; the current proposed amendment to the current code is more complicated because it’s being done in isolation, without associated changes in …
ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION AGENDA Tuesday, October 19, 2021 The Zoning and Platting Commission will convene at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX. 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 Cesar Acosta Nadia Barrera-Ramirez – Chair Timothy Bray Ann Denkler – Parliamentarian Betsy Greenberg David King – Secretary Jolene Kiolbassa – Vice-Chair Hank Smith Carrie Thompson Roy Woody District 1 - Vacant EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Zoning & 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 CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the speaker registration deadline will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from October 5, 2021. Attorney: Patricia Link 512-974-2173 Commission Liaison: Andrew Rivera, 512-974-6508 B. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Doors Development Gold LLC c/o Jeffery Davis (Prashant Vank) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Land Answers, Inc. (Jim Wittliff) SF-2 to SF-3 Recommended Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department C14-2021-0136 - 2609 and 2611 Davis Lane; District 5 2609 and 2611 Davis Lane, South Boggy Creek Watershed 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-2021-0091 - The Rhett; District 1 1000 E. Yager Lane, Walnut Creek Watershed Zydeco Development Corporation (Eric Marcella) Thrower Design, LLC (A. Ron Thrower) LR-CO to GR-MU Recommendation of GR-MU-CO Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department C14-2021-0003 - Sun Auto; District 6 2610-½ South Lakeline Boulevard, Buttercup Creek Watershed 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Ozone Technology Inc. (Thomas J. Wolf, Jr.) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Pohl Partners (Jennie Braasch) LR to GR Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department C14-2021-0143 - 13497 Research Rezoning; District 10 13497 Research Boulevard, Lake Creek Watershed 4. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Austin Horizon LLC & Horizon Ventures LLC (James L. Lloyd) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Thrower Design LLC (A. Ron Thrower) GR-CO to CS-1 Recommended Sherri …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20211019-D-01 Date: October 19, 2021 Subject: Future Location of Meetings Motioned By: Commissioner King Seconded By: Commissioner Greenberg Zoning and Platting Commission Meetings shall remain at City Hall, see attachment. For: Chair Barrera-Ramirez Vice-Chair Kiolbassa and Commissioners Acosta, Bray, Denkler, Greenberg, King, Thompson and Woody Recommendation: Vote: 9-0 Abstain: Smith One vacancy on the Commission Attest: Andrew D. Rivera Zoning and Platting Commission Liaison Zoning and Platting Commission Resolution to Continue to Meet at City Hall Whereas, City Hall is a well-known and accessible landmark that is centrally located; Whereas, since the opening of City Hall it has hosted the meetings of the Zoning and Platting Commission; Whereas, City management has decided to move the meetings of the Zoning and Platting Commission, the Planning Commission and the Board of Adjustment to the City of Austin Permitting and Development Center (PDC) at Highland Mall without informing the commission or the public; Whereas, moving the Zoning and Platting Commission public hearings to the PDC places an undue burden on the public, the staff and the commissioners; Whereas, public hearings on zoning and land use cases by the Zoning and Platting Commission and the City Council should be in the same location to avoid confusing the public and the need for multiple notices, especially since members of the public may be unfamiliar with the locations; Whereas, signage is lacking, with only small signs on the glass doors facing Wilhelmina Delco Drive, the PDC’s official address, making it easy for participants to miss, yet the public entrance is on Thomas Hatfield Way; Whereas, seven high-frequency bus routes serve City Hall including two MetroRapids, yet only two high-frequency bus routes – the 7 and the 337 – and the Red Line serve the PDC, and the bus stops are closer to City Hall than they are to the PDC; Whereas, the safety and security of participants is paramount and City Hall has metal detectors, security immediately outside the chamber and secure parking; Whereas, Highland Mall is a construction zone so pedestrians and transit riders will have to walk past empty lots at night including a vacated lot used for surface parking across the street from the PDC, while City Hall is in the middle of an active, walkable downtown; Whereas, City Hall has a dais, computers on the dais, work tables for staff and comfortable, permanent chairs for the public …
Regular Meeting ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION Tuesday, October 19, 2021 The Zoning & Platting Commission convened in a regular meeting on Thursday, October 19, 2021 in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas and via videoconference. @ http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Vice-Chair Kiolbassa called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Cesar Acosta Timothy Bray Ann Denkler – Parliamentarian Betsy Greenberg David King Jolene Kiolbassa – Vice-Chair Nadia Barrera-Ramirez – Chair Hank Smith Carrie Thompson Roy Woody One vacancy on the Commission. EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Zoning & 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 CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the speaker registration deadline will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from October 5, 2021. Motion to approve minutes from October 5, 2021was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Acosta on a vote of 10-0. One vacancy on the Commission. PUBLIC HEARINGS B. 1. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-2021-0136 - 2609 and 2611 Davis Lane; District 5 2609 and 2611 Davis Lane, South Boggy Creek Watershed Doors Development Gold LLC c/o Jeffery Davis (Prashant Vank) Land Answers, Inc. (Jim Wittliff) SF-2 to SF-3 Recommended Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department Public Hearing closed. Motion by Commissioner Denkler, seconded by Commissioner Greenberg to grant SF-3-CO combining district zoning for a 10-foot vegetative buffer along the west property line, for C14-2021- 0136 - 2609 and 2611 Davis Lane located at 2609 and 2611 Davis Lane was approved on a vote of 10- 0. One vacancy on the Commission. 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-2021-0091 - The Rhett; District 1 1000 E. Yager Lane, Walnut Creek Watershed Zydeco Development Corporation (Eric Marcella) Thrower Design, LLC (A. Ron Thrower) LR-CO to GR-MU Recommendation of GR-MU-CO Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department Public Hearing closed. Motion by Commissioner Greenberg, seconded by Commissioner …
RMC Monthly Report September 2021 FY21 Water Conservation Division City of Austin | Austin Water s t i n U f o r e b m u N 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 Residential Program Participation, FYTD FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 237 249 253 200 192 14 12 15 8 23 57 29 20 31 Watering Timer Irrigation Upgrade Irrigation Audits Home Water Use Monitoring Device Drought Survival Tools Rainwater Harvesting 155 163 119 122 114 108 69 66 21 13 11 15 WaterWise Landscape + Rainscape RMC Monthly Report – September 2021, FY21 02 s t i n U f o r e b m u N 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Commercial & Multifamily Program Participation, FYTD FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 54 17 8 11 1 0 3 2 3 2 0 0 5 3 2 1 Commercial Audit Commercial Process Rebates Commercial Kitchen Rebates Rainwater Harvesting RMC Monthly Report – September 2021, FY21 03 $450,000 $400,000 $350,000 $300,000 $ e v i t n e c n I $250,000 $200,000 $150,000 $100,000 $50,000 $0 Rebates and Incentives Budget, FYTD FY21 Total Budget Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 $420,000 $245,000 $124,837.49 $65,000 $16,480.60 $- Commercial Commercial Multi-Family Multi-Family Residential Residential RMC Monthly Report – September 2021, FY21 04 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 Water Waste/Watering Restrictions Enforcement Activity, FYTD Warnings Issued and 311 Reports 707 322 234 220 244 261 283 241 173 186 326 202 120 79 15 12 41 97 128 83 60 4 1 0 Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Warnings 311 Reports Current Drought Response Stage: Conservation Stage RMC Monthly Report – September 2021, FY21 05 Regulated Compliance Program Activity 3057 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 258 183 24 235 57 Commercial Facility Irrigation Assessments Commercial Vehicle Wash Facility Efficiency Assessment Cooling Tower Efficiency Assessments Compliant Non-Compliant RMC Monthly Report – September 2021, FY21 06 Total Public Outreach Activity, FYTD Number of Events FY20 FY21 45 Populations Reached FY20 FY21 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 22 25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 0 8,575 3 0 1,722 1,560 0 Community Events School Presentations Community Events School Presentations RMC Monthly Report – September 2021, FY21 07 Total Social Media Activity, FYTD Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug …
Customer Energy Solutions FY21 – Quarter 4 Report As of 09/30/2021 Quarterly Rebates by District and Outside of COA Solar PBI not included. Rebates paid may not align with AE Finance eCombs system as of 09/30/21. Dollars are unaudited. Data is as of 09/30/2021 and is not a complete year. The complete year of data will be available in the upcoming annual report. Energy Efficiency Services Residential Programs AE Weatherization (WAP) – Direct Install • Due to the contractual nature of the program, the final completion numbers for the WAP will not be finalized until the end of October/mid-November. The program anticipates 600+ homes weatherized in FY21, compared to 246 homes in FY20. Program changes implemented for FY21 have been very successful in attracting customers for weatherization. These program changes included increasing the income requirements to 80% Median Family Income, providing a self-attestation method for income validation, and streamlining the application process in a 1 page, mobile-friendly, online application that takes only minutes to complete. In FY21, the program also added Smart Thermostats as an eligible measure. • The Weatherization AC Rebate and Loan Program also had a banner year. In FY20, zero homes participated in this program. For FY21, program staff increased the rebates to match the HPwES program and also reduced the interest rate to 0%. As a result, 51 customers went through the Weatherization AC Rebate and Loan Program in FY21. • Both programs face difficult barriers such as labor force, supply chain issues, and the COVID-19 pandemic. It is a testament to the diligence and innovation of the contractors, program staff, and field staff who continue to find solutions that enable the program to continue to weatherize homes in spite of these barriers. 1 Appliance Efficiency Program (AEP) • For FY21 approved approximately 3,046-HVAC, 1,249-Smart Thermostat, 122-VS Pool Pump, 62-Window AC and 643- HPWH based on EECP reporting. • The AEP program in collaboration with Green Building, are in discussions of implementing installations of Heat Pump Water Heaters in new residential construction, with approved funding. • The successful transition of the AEP Pending Acceptance workflow step, from Shared Services to the Residential Team, with no impact to the end user. Home Performance w/Energy Star (HPwES) • 555 projects have been completed to date per EECP. • Program team developed a return to in person field inspection SOP for launch in FY22. • Developed and launched the …
Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 10/07/2021 Figure 1: Commercial and Multifamily Project Pipeline Commercial and Small Business 276 255 107 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 t n u o C t c e o r P j 78 68 Multifamily Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily 13 2 29 13 Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation FY21 Paid and Verification Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation and Verification FY21 Paid Project Pipeline Notes: 1. Figures includes all leads and applications, regardless of estimated rebate amount. 2. “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. 3. “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. 4. “FY21 Projects Paid” includes projects in which the check or payment has been distributed to the customer in FY21 5. In coordination with the customer and contractor, Austin Energy periodically removes leads and new applications that do not proceed to Installation. 6. Multifamily COVID-19 Note: Multifamily projects are allowed to proceed. Tenant approval will be obtained for all interior upgrades. Projects will proceed in phases to limit contractor time spent in tenant spaces. 7. Commercial & Small Business COVID-19 Note: Program staff continue to process rebate payments. Inspections are proceeding with remote video software; limited in-person inspections occur when absolutely necessary. 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 t n u o C t c e o r P j Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 10/07/2021 Table 1: Multifamily and Multifamily Income Qualified – Estimated RCA Project Pipeline (for estimated rebates >$62k) Program Latest Workflow Enrollment(s) # Location Name Installation Address Council District Estimated kW savings Estimated kWh savings Estimated $ Incentive Measures Planned Multifamily Income Qualified Installation 1231787, 1231196, 1231197 Trove Eastside* 2201 Montopolis Dr 3 216.0 593,241 $281,549 Multifamily Paid 1212346 272.0 666,441 $251,134 Multifamily Installation 1225046 248.0 514,514 $241,049 Paid 1233990 4 119.1 268,123 $103,659 Installation 1225794 Melrose Trail* 6 122.3 373,831 $128,075 Installation 1227733 2 108.0 286,543 $163,026 Bluff Springs Townhomes* * projects in which the RCA Fact Sheet was submitted in a prior month’s report Bexley Anderson Mill* 8601 Anderson Mill Park Crestview* 8220 Research Blvd Svrd SB 6 …
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION October 19, 2021 6:30 p.m. Austin Energy Corporate Headquarters, Assembly Room 4815 Mueller Blvd., Austin, Texas AGENDA Members: Jonathan Blackburn, Chair (District 8) Kaiba White, Vice Chair (District 2) Sam Angoori (District 3) Shane Johnson (District 4) Tom “Smitty” Smith (District 5) Louis Stone (District 6) Kelly Davis (District 7) Dana Harmon (District 9) Rebecca Brenneman (District 10) Lisa Chavarria (Mayor) Vacancy (District 1) For more information, please visit: www.austintexas.gov/rmc CALL MEETING TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL- Speaker remarks limited to three minutes. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve minutes of the August 17, 2021 Meeting of the Resource Management 2. Approve minutes of the September 21, 2021 Meeting of the Resource Management Commission. Commission. STAFF REPORTS AND BRIEFINGS Water Heating. ITEMS FROM COMMISSIONERS 3. Update regarding Alternatives for EV ready, Electric ready, and Residential Multifamily 4. Briefing from Arushi Frank of the ERCOT Innovation Caucus on demand response 5. Discussion and possible action regarding a resolution on the Texas Gas Service technologies and opportunities. Conservation Programs. 6. Discussion and possible action regarding a resolution on the establishment of a community benefit charge for Texas Gas Service. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 7. Discuss potential future agenda items. T he 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 call (512) 322-6450 at least 48 hours before the meeting date. T TY users route through Relay T exas at 711. For more information on the Resource Management Commission , please call Natasha Goodwin (512) 322-6505. ADJOURN T he 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 call (512) 322-6450 at least 48 hours before the meeting date. T TY users route through Relay T exas at 711. For more information on the Resource Management Commission , please call Natasha Goodwin (512) 322-6505.
DRAFT RESOLUTION FOR COST‐EFFECTIVENESS OF TEXAS GAS SERVICE CONSERVATION PROGRAMS WHEREAS, energy‐efficiency programs should be designed to save energy at less than the cost of purchasing it; and WHEREAS, with the exception of the low‐income weatherization program, all of Austin Energy’s 18 other energy‐efficiency programs are cost effective, with a positive economic Benefit/Cost ratio for Total Resource Cost; and WHEREAS, several of the energy‐efficiency incentive programs operated by Texas Gas Service are not cost effective, resulting in imprudent expenditures billed to Residential ratepayers in Central Texas of as much as $1.9 million a year, or about $8 a year per customer; and WHEREAS, the flat‐rate Conservation Adjustment Clause that is currently funding the Texas Gas Service energy‐efficiency programs is regressive. This regressive rate has a detrimental impact on the poor and discourages energy conservation compared to fees imposed on the volume of gas consumed; and WHEREAS, a rate to fund conservation programs that is renewed every year rather than every three years is likely to be more sensitive to market changes and necessary program adjustments; THEN BE IT RESOLVED, that the Resource Management Commission make the following recommendations to the Austin City Council. 1. No energy‐efficiency incentive program run by Texas Gas Service should have a Benefit/Cost ratio for Total Resource Cost lower than 1.0 unless the programs are designated specifically for low‐income customers or are pilot programs lasting no longer than one year. Cost effectiveness tests will be conducted by the staff that Austin Energy designates to conduct cost‐effectiveness for its own energy efficiency programs, with reimbursement from Texas Gas Service for City staff time. Programs that currently fail this Benefit/Cost benchmark include incentives in both existing and new Residential buildings for high‐efficiency central furnaces, tankless water heaters, and gas clothes dryers that replace gas clothes dryers. 2. Beginning in 2021, the Texas Gas Service Conservation Adjustment Clause should be funded by a one‐year tariff instead of a three‐year tariff. 3. Beginning in 2021, the Texas Gas Service Conservation Adjustment Clause should be funded by a surcharge on each unit of gas sold and not as a flat regressive monthly fee. 4. Beginning in 2022, Texas Gas Service should make the cost of all of its individual incentives transparent to the greatest extent possible while still protecting customer privacy.
DRAFT RESOLUTION FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMUNITY BENEFIT CHARGE FOR TEXAS GAS SERVICE WHEREAS, Texas Gas Service and the other gas utilities that serve Austin have no effective plan for use of low‐carbon fuel; and WHEREAS, many types of biogenic gas such derived from landfills and composting are not cost‐effective compared to current gas prices for utility use, and serve as a diversion to pursue other gas alternatives; and WHEREAS, Research & Development are necessary to create “solar fuel” alternatives derived from wind and solar energy; and WHEREAS, there are gas utilities currently making R&D investments in low‐carbon alternatives; and WHEREAS, Texas Gas Service and the other gas utilities that serve Austin are not spending the amounts of money necessary to assist a substantial number of low‐ income customers with their bills; and WHEREAS, Austin Energy and Austin Water spend substantial amounts of money to provide equity in utility costs; and WHEREAS, equity in utility costs is one on the City of Austin’s core community values, and WHEREAS, Austin Energy has a Community Benefit Charge that includes clean energy funding as well as low‐income assistance; THEN BE IT RESOLVED, that the Resource Management Commission make the following recommendations to the Austin City Council. 1. The City of Austin, as Texas Gas Service’s primary regulator within the city limits, establish a Community Benefit Charge for the gas company that funds cost‐ effective energy‐efficiency programs, R&D for solar fuels; and customer assistance to income‐qualified low‐income customers. 2. Some of the money saved by elimination of funding for Residential energy‐ efficiency programs that are not cost effective be used to fund this Community Benefit Charge; and a similar Charge for Commercial and Industrial customers be established. 3. The City of Austin should begin the process of establishing a Community Benefit Charge for its customers of the other gas utilities that serve the Austin city limits, as well as identifying appropriate programs that will be funded in their service areas. 4. The City’s Office of Sustainability or Austin Energy’s Technology office will direct the expenditure of solar fuel R&D funds collected though this Charge. 5. Texas Gas Service will coordinate with the managers of Austin Energy’s Customer Assistance Program to reduce administrative costs and duplication of efforts for its bill assistance program. 6. The Community Benefit Charge will be funded by a one‐year tariff that is annually approved by City Council.
