M E M O R A N D U M TO: Mayor and Council Members THROUGH: Robert Goode, P.E., Interim Assistant City Manager FROM: Shay Ralls Roalson, P.E., Director, Austin Water DATE: October 25, 2023 SUBJECT: Water Forward Land Development Code Amendments This memo presents a report and possible actions for consideration relating to Water Forward Land Development Code amendments. In 2018, Council adopted Austin’s 100-year integrated water resource plan, Water Forward, which includes the development of new water supplies and an emphasis on water conservation and reuse. Requiring onsite water reuse and expanding the use of reclaimed water within new development projects are two strategies that build our resilience against drought and climate change by diversifying our water supply. These strategies will enable new developments to save an estimated 16 million gallons of potable water per day by 2040. Prior Council Action Council adopted Ordinance No. 20210930-117 to establish new requirements in the implementation of the Water Forward Plan, including Water Benchmarking, expanding the Reclaimed Water Connection Requirement, and requiring Onsite Water Resource System (OWRS) for large developments. These requirements were effective on December 1, 2021, with the exception of the following two components: • New large development projects with a multifamily component that are more than 250 feet but less than 500 feet from a reclaimed water line were granted a variance from the requirement to connect to reclaimed water until December 1, 2023. • The 2021 Land Development Code Amendments do not define what qualifies as an OWRS, and additional Land Development Code Amendments are needed to codify the requirements for OWRS. Council deferred the OWRS implementation date to December 1, 2023, to give staff time to develop the final set of regulatory requirements, evaluate potential impacts on housing affordability, and develop recommendations for offsetting affordability impacts. Austin Water Analysis Austin Water evaluated several potential reuse system strategies. The least costly strategies for the majority of multifamily housing units collect and treat rainwater and air conditioning condensate for irrigation, cooling, and toilet flushing. The report also identifies water utility cost offsets, co-benefits with other City sustainability initiatives, and qualified affordable housing projects that could be exempted from the requirements. The Affordability Impact Statement, conducted by the Housing Department, indicates that the identified reclaimed water connection requirements and onsite water reuse requirements will increase the cost of certain large multifamily housing projects. However, these costs could be offset …
M E M O R A N D U M TO: Mayor and Council Members THROUGH: Robert Goode, P.E., Interim Assistant City Manager FROM: Shay Ralls Roalson, P.E., Director, Austin Water DATE: February 26, 2024 SUBJECT: Austin Water’s GoPurple Program We want to share with all of you an overview of Austin Water’s upcoming Recommendations for Council Action that (1) expand requirements for new developments to connect to the centralized reclaimed water system and implement onsite water reuse systems and (2) launch the GoPurple Program, which includes offerings to advance the City’s reuse strategies while programmatically addressing affordability. When wastewater leaves a home or business, it enters the wastewater collection system and is treated at one of Austin's regional wastewater treatment facilities. After treatment, it can be recycled and reused. The pipelines that carry this reclaimed water back to the community are made of purple material. This industry-standard color makes the reclaimed water system easily recognized so it's never mistaken for drinking water, and AW’s new GoPurple program takes its name from this color scheme. The GoPurple Program includes cost-sharing, grants and incentives, and other measures, funded through the implementation of a new reuse-dedicated Community Benefit Charge (CBC) and a new voluntary rate. The CBC fee of $0.15 per thousand gallons is estimated to generate approximately $10 million per year, while increasing an average residential customer's bill by $1.47 per month. Customers enrolled in the Customer Assistance Program (CAP) do not pay the CBC, so this proposed fee will not impact their water and wastewater bills. Additionally, qualified affordable housing projects are proposed to be exempted from the expanded requirements. COUNCIL ACTIONS TO LAUNCH GOPURPLE On March 7, 2024, Austin Water (AW) is requesting consideration of the following items supporting the GoPurple Program: • • Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance to amend City Code Chapter 25-9 to expand requirements for new developments to connect to Austin Water’s reuse system and implement OWRS; this action includes an exemption for affordable housing. Amend City Code Chapter 15-13 to establish development project requirements to specify the required OWRS sources and required non-drinking water uses; this action includes an exemption for affordable housing. Page 1 of 5 • • Authorize use of $5.6 million this fiscal year to continue and expand Austin Water’s pilot program to issue incentives, up to $500,000 for each project, to support affordability of installing alternative OWRS …
MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20240227-6 Seconded By: Joe Cooper Date: February 27, 2024 Subject: Parking Garage Exhaust Ventilation Motioned By: Bill Harris Recommendation Board has made a recommendation to identify parking garage exhaust as class 2 environmental exhaust in keeping align with ASHRAE and other recognized standards. Description of Recommendation to Council Environmental Class 1 and Class 2 air duct exhaust shall terminate no less than 3 ft from a property line, 10 ft above a public way, 3 ft from openings into the building and the minimum separation distance from ventilation system outdoor air intakes determined in accordance with Section 402.4.1 Rationale: For the purpose of maintaining consistency with the 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code and ASHRAE Standards. Vote 7-0 For: Robert Thornton, Joe Bowie Bobbi Jo Foster, William Harris, Joseph Cooper, Stephen Cox, and Ramon Perez Against: None Abstain: None Absent: Kyle Smith, Blaine Butler, Mark Mapes and Alex Ramires Attest: 1 of 1
HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY-OF-LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 27, 2024 HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY-OF-LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The HISPANIC LATINO QUAITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION convened a REGULAR meeting on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. CST, in CITY OF AUSTIN BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM #1101 – CITY HALL (301 W. 2ND STREET; AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701). Chair AMANDA AFIFI called the HISPANIC LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION Meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Amanda Afifi (Chair) Leonor Vargas Lysette Galvan Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jesus Perales Kevin Jackson Daniela Silva Dulce Castaneda Commissioners Absent: Sharon Vigil Eliza May Vanessa Maldonado Ivanna Neri (Co-Chair) Staff in Attendance: Equity Office, Community Services Program Coordinator – Alejandra Mireles Equity Office, Equity and Inclusion Program Manager – Amanda Jasso 1 CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Liany Serrano Oviedo (The University of Texas student, LatinX Community Affairs) shares about the student organization and the impacts of Senate Bill 17 on the LatinX students at The University of Texas, at Austin. The organization provides LatinX focused leadership development, professional networking, community support (including mental health), and a graduation ceremony for the approximately 13,000 LatinX students who attend The University of Texas. The LatinX Community Affairs organization was a part of the Multicultural Engagement Center, previous Minority Information Center that was active at The University of Texas for 36 years, providing a home away from home from many student organizations and was a huge resource center for the students. Luis Santos (The University of Texas student, LatinX Community Affairs) shares that Senate Bill 17 is preventing university funds from being used to support student organizations and initiatives that directly impact student achievements. For example, no funding is allowed for the LatinX Leadership Summit, Adelante Conference, Institute LLI, and more. Funding has also been removed from supporting the only LatinX graduation ceremony through overcompliance. Luis shares that the impact of the university policies in compliance has effectively taken away all social and professional resources from the LatinX students and requests the Commission to share financial resources so that local initiatives can support The University of Texas LatinX students. Kelly Solis (The University of Texas student, …
BOARD MEETING February 27, 2024 Mechanical and Plumbing Board APPROVED MINUTES The Mechanical and Plumbing Board convened in a Regular Called Meeting on February 27, 2024. The meeting took place at the Permitting Development Center at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive. Chairman Thornton, called the Meeting to order at 9:39 a.m. Board Members in Attendance: Robert Thornton, Bill Harris, Joe Cooper, Stephen Cox, Joe Bowie, Bobbi Jo Foster and Ramon Perez Absent members: Alex Ramires, Mark Mapes, Blaine Butler and Kyle Smith Staff Members in Attendance: Marty Starrett (DSD), Charlie Ablanedo (DSD) Robert Stefani (AWU), Kevin Kluge (AWU) and Eric Reynolds (AWU) GENERAL CITIZEN COMMUNICATION- John Mata from the International Association of Mechanical and Plumbing Association (IAPMO) was on hand to listen in. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 1.The minutes from the January 23, 2024 meeting was approved as written. Board member Cooper made a motion to approve the minutes, Vice Chair Bowie second the motion. Motion passed 6-0. Board member Foster, Butler, Ramirez, Mapes and Harris were absent. Board member Foster arrived after the minutes were conducted. DISCUSSION ITMES Prior to going into discussion with the board, Austin Water’s Kevin Kluge provided a brief presentation on Austin Water's landscape transformation and the 2024 Uniform plumbing amendments. In that presentation, Kevin pointed out that 42% of Austin water supply remains and very could hit 30% by fall. Potential dryer and hotter weather patterns tend to be trending this summer with La Nina taking control, which then could put Central Texas stricter stages of water conservation which will lead to reduced water needs for plants and turf. In his discussion on item 2, 2024 UPC amendment 614.1.9- irrigation pressure on compensation heads and item 3, UPC amendment 614.1.10-irrigation system pressure over 80 psi and Pressure Reducing valve, Kevin, noted that required pressure regulating heads on all new irrigation systems unless the pressure is less than 40 psi. Over pressurization on irrigation systems can lead to water waste through misting and overspray. Also noted, was to require a pressure regulating valve on mainline, if pressure is greater than 80 psi at the backflow device. The impact on affordable housing was determined by the Austin Housing department, the cost was a neutral impact and was determined to be around $550.00. This will be implemented by the irrigators putting in the system but will be monitored by Austin irrigation inspection. On discussion on item 4 of the …
PLANNING COMMISSION February 27, 2024 MINUTES The Planning Commission convened in a meeting on February 27, 2024, in Council Chambers of City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas and via videoconference @ http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Chair Hempel called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Greg Anderson- Secretary Awais Azhar -Vice-Chair Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Grayson Cox Adam Haynes Claire Hempel - Chair Patrick Howard Felicity Maxwell Jennifer Mushtaler Alberta Phillips Danielle Skidmore Alice Woods Jessica Cohen – Ex-Officio Candice Hunter - Ex-Officio Absent Felicity Maxwell Richard Mendoza – Ex-Officio Jesús Garza– Ex-Officio PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the closure of speaker registration 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 January 23, 2024 and February 13, 2024. Motion to approve the minutes of January 23, 2024 and postpone the minutes of February 13, 2024 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Vice-Chair Azhar, seconded by Commissioner Woods on a vote of 11-0. Commissioner Mushtaler off the dais. Commissioner Maxwell absent. PUBLIC HEARING 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2023-0014.04 - 4302 Nuckols Crossing; District 2 4302 Nuckols Crossing, Williamson Creek Watershed Location: Owner/Applicant: Katherine Barnidge Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: LOC Consultants – Civil Division (Sergio Lozano Sanchez) Single Family to Multifamily Residential land use Pending Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department Staff postponement request to April 9, 2024 Postponement Request: Motion to grant Staff’s request for postponement of this item to April 9, 2024 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Vice-Chair Azhar, seconded by Commissioner Woods on a vote of 11-0. Commissioner Mushtaler off the dais. Commissioner Maxwell absent. 3. Plan Amendment: NPA-2023-0025.01 - 5725 W. US Hwy 290 Eastbound; District 8 5725 W. US Hwy 290 Eastbound, Barton Creek Watershed Location: Owner/Applicant: Cheryl Ogle Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Postponement Request: DuBois Bryant & Campbell, LLP (David Hartman) Neighborhood Mixed Use to Mixed Use land use Pending Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department Applicant postponement request to April 23, 2024 Motion to grant Staff’s request for postponement of this item to April 23, 2024 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Vice-Chair Azhar, seconded by Commissioner Woods on a vote of 11-0. Commissioner Mushtaler off the dais. Commissioner Maxwell absent. 4. Plan Amendment: NPA-2023-0005.02 …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD FEBRUARY 26, 2024 – 6:00 PM CITY HALL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 W. 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Parks and Recreation Board may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. For remote participation, registration must be completed no later than noon the day before the meeting. To register to speak, click here: https://forms.office.com/g/0E6sDvjENu or call or email Tim Dombeck, (512) 974- 6716, Tim.Dombeck@austintexas.gov. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and may be allowed up to three (3) minutes to provide their comments. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Pedro Villalobos (D-2), Chair Kathryn Flowers (D-4), Vice Chair Shelby Orme (D-1) Nicole Merritt (D-3) Stephanie Bazan (D-5) Lisa Hugman (D-6) Julie Hayes (D-7) Kim Taylor (D-8) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Jennifer Franklin (D-9) Holly Reed (D-10) Lane Becker (Mayor) The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meetings of January 22, 2024. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action regarding letters of support for the Parks and Recreation Department Nature Programs Team. Presenter(s): Amanda Ross, Natural Resources Division Manager, Parks and Recreation Department. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to Austin City Council to approve an ordinance to amend Title 25 related to the environmental protections at the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail. (PARD Long Range Strategies: Urban Public Spaces, Park Access for All). Presenter(s): Leslie Lilly, Environmental Program Coordinator, Watershed Protection Department. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to Austin City Council to approve the permanent use of an existing Park and Recreation easement adjacent to the Wildhorse Ranch PUD #10. Total Mitigation is $6,282. Presenter(s): Bryan Golden, Capital Improvement Program Manager, Transportation and Public Works Department. Page 1 of 2 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to Austin City Council related to an application received by the City to rename the Barton Springs Bathhouse to the Joan Means Khabele Bathhouse at Barton Springs Pool. Presenter(s): Kimberly McNeeley, Parks and …
Butler Trail Code Amendment Leslie Lilly Environmental Conservation Program Manager N I T S U A F O Y T I C 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 N I T S U A F O Y T I C 2 Background • Construction of Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail began in 1971 • Code compliant at time of construction • 2017 WPO code amendment restrictions on 50 ft setback • Current use today averages ~ 5 million visits annually 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 N I T S U A F O Y T I C 3 Background Amendment initiated by City Council on May 18th, 2023 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 N I T S U A F O Y T I C 4 The Trail Conservancy • Urban Forestry and Natural Areas Management Guidelines • Safety and Mobility Study • Parkland Operations And Maintenance Agreement 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 Conditions 5 N I T S U A F O Y T I C 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 N I T S U A F O Y T I C 6 Proposed Amendment • • • 25-8-261 (B)(3)(c) to allow the Butler Trail to exceed 12 feet width (no administrative variance) 25-8-261 (B)(3)(f-g) to allow the Butler Trail to be located within 50 feet of the shoreline of Lady Bird Lake with a baseline of 1:1 restoration, and up to 2:1 restoration where feasible, for impacts associated with reconstruction and capital improvements or alternative compliance as approved by the Director of Watershed. Current code only allows this with an administrative variance. 25-8-261 (C)(2) to remove the requirement for additional restoration for shoreline disturbance …
…. § 25-8-261 - CRITICAL WATER QUALITY ZONE DEVELOPMENT. In all watersheds, development is prohibited in a critical water quality zone except as provided in this Division. Development allowed in the critical water quality zone under this Division shall be revegetated and restored within the limits of construction as prescribed by the Environmental Criteria Manual. (B) Open space is permitted in a critical water quality zone if a program of fertilizer, pesticide, and herbicide use is approved by the Watershed Protection Department, subject to the conditions in this Subsection. (3) A hard surfaced trail may cross the critical water quality zone pursuant to Section 25-8- 262 (Critical Water Quality Zone Mobility Crossings). A hard surfaced trail that does not cross the critical water quality zone may be located within the critical water quality zone only if: (a) designed in accordance with the Environmental Criteria Manual; (b) located outside the erosion hazard zone unless protective works are provided as prescribed in the Drainage Criteria Manual; (c) limited to 12 feet in width plus one-foot compacted sub-grade shoulders, unless a wider trail is designated in a Council-adopted plan or the trail is a part of the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail system; (d) located not less than 25 feet from the centerline of a waterway if within an urban watershed; (e) located not less than 50 feet from the centerline of a minor waterway, 100 feet from the centerline of an intermediate waterway, and 150 feet from the centerline of a major waterway if within a watershed other than an urban watershed; (f) located not less than 50 feet from the shoreline of Lake Travis, Lake Austin, Lady Bird Lake unless necessary for the construction of the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail system as allowed in (g) below, and Lake Walter E. Long, as defined in Section 25-8-92; and (g) located not less than 50 feet from the shoreline of Lady Bird Lake as defined in Section 25-8-92, unless restoration is provided at a minimum ratio of 1:1 with the option that the applicant and the Director collaborate to reach up to 2:1, as determined by a functional assessment of floodplain health; or (g) (h) located not less than 100 feet from the ordinary high water mark of the Colorado River downstream from Longhorn Dam. (C) The requirements of this subsection apply along Lake Travis, Lake …
ANN and ROY BUTLER HIKE AND BIKE TRAIL SITE ANALYSIS and RECOMMENDATION Executive Summary On May 18, 2023 City Council initiated resolution #20230518-044 that directed staff to bring forth an ordinance amending Land Development Code (LDC) 25-8-261 “to allow the Butler Trail to remain within the setbacks applicable to Lady Bird Lake; and to allow capital improvements made to the Butler Trail to comply with the recommendations from the 2015 Butler Trail Urban Forestry and Natural Area Management Guidelines, maintenance standards of care listed in the Butler Trail POMA, and the recommendations provided in the Butler Trail Safety and Mobility Study.” Watershed Protection Department staff recognize the need to accommodate necessary improvements and updates to the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail (Butler Trail) for the benefit of the community. Staff also recognize the importance of providing improvements related to safety and mobility while demonstrating enhancements to water quality protection and the restoration of environmental function. Therefore, the following report and analysis provide a recommendation for a code amendment to the current 50’ setback from Lady Bird Lake and development in the Critical Water Quality Zone (CWQZ) to provide a feasible pathway that will allow future capital improvement projects to the Butler Trail, while providing improved environmental protections. The proposed code amendment would allow improvements to, and reconstruction of, the Butler Trail within the inner half Critical Water Quality Zone in exchange for adequate restoration of the floodplain at a minimum ratio of 1:1 restoration and up to 2:1 restoration where feasible, including off site locations along the Butler Trail. Restoration will be completed in accordance with Environmental Criterial Manual (ECM) Appendix X Functional Assessment of Floodplain Health guidelines. Introduction The Trail The 10-mile Butler Trail loop is located along the shores of Lady Bird Lake in Central Austin within the Town Lake Metropolitan Park, and is primarily a soft surface trail constructed with decomposed granite. Originally constructed in the 1970’s, the Butler Trail has developed considerable cultural significance in the community and represents one of the most popular regional recreational amenities. Its popularity is due in part to 1 the natural setting and views of Lady Bird Lake. The land through which the Trail runs includes several important ecological habitats and sensitive environmental areas, including Critical Environmental Features (CEFs) and Critical Water Quality Zones (CWQZ) as defined in the City of Austin’s land development code. Additionally, 80% …
C20-2023-013 ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C20-2023-013 Butler Trail Code Amendment Description: Amendments to City Code Title 25-8-261(Critical Water Quality Zone Development) in response to City Council Resolution 20230518-044 to allow the Butler Trail to remain within the setbacks applicable to Lady Bird Lake; and to allow capital improvements made to the Butler Trail to comply with the recommendations from the 2015 Butler Trail Urban Forestry and Natural Area Management Guidelines, maintenance standards of care listed in the Butler Trail POMA, and the recommendations provided in the Butler Trail Safety and Mobility Study. Proposed Language: Consider an ordinance to amend Title 25 related to environmental protections at the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail. Summary of proposed code amendment In 2017, provisions were added to the Land Development Code section 25-8-261 (Critical Water Quality Zone Development) restricting development within the 50 ft setback of Lady Bird Lake including the construction of trails, including the existing Butler Trail, approximately 85% of which is currently located within the 50 ft setback of Lady Bird Lake. This restriction makes it more difficult to enhance, reconstruct and build the Butler Trail in its current alignment. In response to the Council Resolution 20230518-044, staff requests an amendment to existing code language to accommodate the current Butler Trail alignment and width while continuing to provide protection to the shoreline through mitigation and improvements to the health of the floodplain. Three amendments to 25-8-261 (CRITICAL WATER QUALITY ZONE DEVELOPMENT) are proposed: • • 25-8-261 (B)(3)(c) to allow the Butler Trail to exceed 12 feet width 25-8-261 (B)(3)(f-g) to allow the Butler Trail to be located within 50 feet of the shoreline of Lady Bird Lake with restoration provided for impact associated with capital improvements and reconstruction of the trail. 25-8-261 (C)(2) to remove the requirement for additional restoration for shoreline disturbance associated with the Butler Trail. • Background: On May 18th , 2023, City Council approved Resolution No. 20230518-044 to initiate amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to allow the Butler Trail to remain within the setbacks applicable to Lady Bird Lake; and to allow capital improvements made to the Butler Trail to comply with the recommendations from the 2015 Butler Trail Urban Forestry and Natural Area Management Guidelines, maintenance standards of care listed in the Butler Trail POMA, and the recommendations provided in the Butler Trail Safety and Mobility Study. 1 C20-2023-013 …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20231206-004 Second by: Perry Bedford Date: December 6, 2023 Subject: Proposed amendments to Title 25 related to environmental protections at the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail. Motion by: Jennifer Bristol WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting three specific amendments to 25-8-261 Critical Water Quality Zone Development are proposed: 25-8-261 (B)(3)(c) to allow the Butler Trail to exceed 12 feet in width; 25-8-261 (B)(3)(f-g) to allow the Butler Trail to be located within 50 feet of the shoreline of Lady Bird Lake with mitigation for impact with a 2:1 or alternative compliance as approved by the Director of the Watershed Protection Department; and 25-8-261 (C)(2) to remove the requirement for additional restoration for shoreline disturbance associated with shoreline access for the Butler Trail. WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the site is located in the Lady Bird Lake Watershed. WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that staff recommend this amendment. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the requested amendment with the following: Staff Conditions City staff recognize the need to accommodate necessary improvements and updates to the Butler Trail for the benefit of the community especially those related to safety and mobility. The proposed code amendment provides a pathway forward to allow approval of future Butler Trail capital improvement project while balancing the needs of water quality protection and environmental function. Vote: 7-0 For: Perry Bedford, Richard Brimer, Jennifer Bristol, Mariana Krueger, Haris Qureshi, Melinda Schiera, and David Sullivan Against: None Abstain: None Absent: Hanna Cofer, Peter Einhorn, Colin Nickells, and Kevin Ramberg Attest: Kaela Champlin Environmental Commission Liaison 1 of 1
EAST BRAKER LANE EXTENSION Transportation and Public Works Department Parks and Recreation Board Meeting February 26, 2024 Parks Easement Parks Easement Introduction ■ The City has acquired right-of-way from developers to extend East Braker Lane from to Blue Bluff Road. ■ City Council approved the zoning change for Wildhorse PUD on December 14, 2023 for the final piece of the section between Decker Lane and Blue Bluff Road. ■ Parkland easement is opened to full use along Lone Star gas line (Doc. 2020194382) ■ Transportation and Public Works Department (TPW) is requesting a permanent change of use of parkland for right-of-way, utility, and drainage construction through the Chapter 26 process. ■ The roadway would have raised protected bicycle lanes, sidewalks, tree and furniture zones, and landscaped medians and buffers. ■ Memo of understanding with PARD, WPD includes: – commitment to connect Critical Environmental Features (CEFs) via culverts – Addition of rain gardens and green infrastructure in the tree/furniture zone – new plantings outside of the ROW per City standard detail 609-S) – grade-separated and/or protected crossings across the new road at the Austin to Manor Urban Trail Parkland Mitigation Summary ■ TCAD Parcel 953289 (38.7809 acres) Valuation $1,357,332 ■ Permanent Use (Roadway): 7,818 sq. ft. = $6,282 ■ Chapter 26 Processing Fee: ■ Total Payment Amount: $4,000 $10,282 ■ The Transportation and Public Works Department will pay the mitigation amount and processing fee. Request and Timeline: ■ The Transportation and Public Works Department asks for a recommendation to City Council to approve 7,818 square feet for a future roadway connection on parkland. Total Mitigation is $6,282. ■ The roadway project is many years from happening but the right-of-way dedication to the City is part of an on-going development project and needs to be finalized as part of that application. ■ Points of Contact: Dan Hennessey, Transportation and Public Works; Gregory Montes, Parks and Recreation.
M E M O R A N D U M O F U N D E R S T A N D I N G $6,282 $10,282 M.O.U. # 24-002 1/10/2024 Parkland Mitigation Amount = Chapter 26 Administrative Fee = $4,000 Total = Richard Mendoza, P.E. Director, Transportation and Public Works Department Kimberly McNeeley, M.Ed., CPRP Director, Parks and Recreation Department TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Braker Lane Extension (SP-2022-0425D) DATE: Transportation and Public Works Department is in agreement to sponsor a Chapter 26 application for the extension of East Braker Lane, adjacent to the Wildhorse Ranch Planned Unit Development #10, which encroaches upon an existing 7,818 sq. ft. Park Recreational Easement as shown on Attachment B (location map). Requested Permanent Change of Use Area: 7,818 sq. ft. = $6,282 (Attachment A, Mitigation Worksheet) Transportation and Public Works Point of Contact: Dan Hennessey Parks and Recreation Point of Contact: Gregory Montes Phone Number: 512-974-9458 Parks & Recreation Board: Council Approval: Phone Number: 512-974-1305 1 of 2 Date ____________________________________________________________ Kimberly McNeeley, M.Ed., CPRP Director, Parks and Recreation Department CONCURRENCE ____________________________________________________________ Richard Mendoza, P.E. Director, Transportation and Public Works Department Date Attachments A: (Mitigation Calculation Worksheet) Attachments B: (Location Map) 2 of 2
ATTACHMENT "A" - M.O.U. MITIGATION FEES CALCULATION WORKSHEET - SUMMARY Project: Braker Lane Extension - Parkland Easement Permanent Use - Residentail MOU # Calculated Fee $6,282 TOTAL = $6,282 ATTACHMENT "A" - M.O.U. MITIGATION FEES CALCULATION WORKSHEET Permanent Use Agreement - Residential TCAD Land Value of Adjacent Properties ($): $1,357,332 Project: Braker Lane Extension - Parkland Easement 0 MOU # 0 0 Avg. Lot Size (sq. ft.): 1,689,296 Based on subject property (Braker Ln Street Deed) Value per Square Foot. ($): $0.80 TCAD Land Value divided by Avg. Lot Size Requested Area (sq. ft.): 7,818 Submitted by Requesting Department/Entity Preliminary Mitigation Value ($): $6,282 Requested Area multiplied by the Value per Square Foot Disturbance Value (%): 100.00% Based on limitations on future development for that portion of parkland (see table below) Final Mitigation Value ($): $6,282 Preliminary Mitigation Value multiplied by the Disturbance Value DISTURBANCE VALUES Area can still be developed with minimal or no limitations (underground work/materials with no/few above ground appurtenances/fixtures) Area can still be developed with moderate limitations (underground work/materials with some small/medium appurtenances/fixtures) Development severely limited (underground work/materials with large or several small/medium appurtenances/fixtures) No future park development possible in the area - dedicated to installation (underground and/or surface appurtenances/fixtures) 35% 50% 75% 100% Prop ID Avg Sq Ft Land Value 953289 1,689,296 $1,357,332 1,689,296 $1,357,332 Totals 2023 TCAD Data
Austin Parks and Recreation Board Barton Springs Bathhouse Renaming Proposal Presented by: Kimberly McNeeley February 26, 2024 Kimberly McNeeley, Director, Parks and Recreation Department Austin Municipal Code Process initiated to rename the Barton Springs Bathhouse (2131 William Barton Dr.) to Joan Means Khabele Bathhouse at Barton Springs Pool 2 Naming/Renaming Process • The process for naming or renaming a park facility is in Austin City Code of Ordinances • Section 14-1-36, • Section 14-1-37, • Section 14-1-39. 3 Naming/Renaming Process On October 20, 2023, the Parks and Recreation Department Director notified the Parks and Recreation Board, City Manager, and City Council via written correspondence of an application to rename the Bathhouse at Barton Springs to the Joan Means Khabele Bathhouse at Barton Springs 4 • Initiated by Application and notice • Survey and community comment ended January 90 days 18th • Parks and Recreation Board Item February 26, 2024 • Parks and Recreation Board send recommendation PARD to Council by March 31st • City Council receives PARB recommendation • City Council makes final decision (Suggested Council Meeting April 18th) 5 Barton Springs Bathhouse History • Built in 1947 replacing an earlier wooden structure • 1987 City Council Resolution 870319-15 approved the naming of a portion of the Barton Springs Bathhouse “BJ ‘Buster’ Robinson Sr. Information Center” • May 8, 1997 naming of the Beverly S. Sheffield Education Center likely completed administratively • Both preceded Austin’s current Code • Both align with current code definition of “feature” • Appropriate for the existing feature names to remain 6 Joan Means Khabele • Born October 22, 1942 • Attended Blackshear Elementary and Kealing Junior High • Among the third group of students to integrate Austin High School • Late 1950s first Black person to jump into Barton Springs Pool in an act of • Sparked a movement of swim-ins that took place weekly throughout the civil disobedience summer of 1960 • Organized students from Austin High, University of Texas, St. Edwards and Huston Tillotson University in protest- leading to desegregation of Barton Springs Pool and Zilker Paek years before the 1964 federal civil rights laws 7 Joan Means Khabele 8 Community Engagement Feedback 9 Next Steps Parks and Recreation Board to make a recommendation Request for Council Action to be placed on City Council Agenda for final consideration and action 10 Questions?
M E M O R A N D U M TO: Parks and Recreation Board FROM: Kimberly McNeeley, CPRP Director, Austin Parks and Recreation Department DATE: February 15, 2024 SUBJECT: Renaming Proposal for Barton Springs Bathhouse This memorandum serves as the Austin Parks and Recreation Department’s (Department) conclusion to the 90-day community engagement period following an application to rename the Barton Springs Bathhouse to the Joan Means Khabele Bathhouse at Barton Springs. This memo, the attached application (Attachment A), community input report (Attachment E), and additional back up documents are submitted in accordance with Austin City Code of Ordinances. Process for Renaming a Park The process for naming or renaming a park facility is in Austin City Code of Ordinances section 14-1-36, section 14-1-37, and section 14-1-39. On October 20, 2023, the Parks and Recreation Department director notified the Parks and Recreation Board, City Manager, and City Council of an application (Attachment A) to rename the Bathhouse at Barton Springs to the Joan Means Khabele Bathhouse at Barton Springs, which began a 90-day period to receive public comment. The 90-day period ended on January 18, 2024. During that time, the department’s Communications and Engagement Unit performed the following actions: • Notified the community of the naming proposal through several outlets: o email notification o social media notification o in-person “pop-up” events at Barton Springs Pool • Developed and distributed a survey that allowed community members to indicate support or nonsupport of the bathhouse renaming proposal. Following the 90-day period, the director is required to submit the application and any other nominations or endorsements to the Parks and Recreation Board. The Bathhouse at Barton Springs The Barton Springs Bathhouse was built in 1947 replacing an earlier wooden structure at the same location. The one-story masonry building is attributed to Dan Driscoll, with support from Delmar Groos. The building style is Streamline Moderne, which is a late Art Deco style characterized by curving forms and horizontal lines. The building is architecturally and historically significant and is a State Antiquities Landmark and listed to the National Register of Historic Places. Names Associated with the Bathhouse Two other names associated with the Bathhouse are B.J. “Buster” Robinson Sr. and Beverly S. Sheffield: • In 1987, the Austin City Council Resolution number 870319-15 approved naming “a portion of Barton Springs Bathhouse in Zilker Park (old office and two basket rooms) the B.J. ‘Buster’ Robinson Sr., …
