ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: June 5, 2024 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: 290 Parmer Industrial – 2 SP-2023-0401C NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Ryan Taylor, Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. LOCATION: 10095 E US 290 Hwy Service Road EB Austin, Texas COUNCIL DISTRICT: Council District 1 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: WATERSHED: REQUEST: David Michael Environmental Review Specialist Senior Development Services Department 512-974-2263 david.michael@austintexas.gov Gilleland Creek Watershed Suburban Watershed Classification Desired Development Zone Variance request is as follows: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut up to 15 feet Request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill up to 16 feet STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends these variances, having determined the findings of fact to have been met. The required landscape plan will be supplemented with an increase in the amount of tree canopy and other vegetative cover, larger tree sizes planted, and establishment of managed native wildflower meadows on the graded slopes: • 50 Additional shade trees • +250 additional shade tree inches (larger sizes) • +150 additional small tree inches (larger sizes) • +14,000 sq. ft. wildflower seeding & management area Page 2 of 2 STAFF CONDITION: Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Project Name: 290 Parmer Industrial - 2 SP-2023-0401C Ordinance Standard: Watershed Protection Ordinance Variance Request: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut up to 15 feet A. Land Use Commission variance determinations from Chapter 25-8-41 of the City Code: 1. The requirement will deprive the applicant of a privilege or the safety of property given to owners of other similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous development; Yes. The use of the proposed warehouses requires extensive areas of uniform finished floor elevations as is typical for shipping and receiving facilities. Cut in the existing grades over eight feet is needed to allow for the level finished-floor elevations and level loading docks, to maintain drives at minimal grades necessary for truck maneuverability, and to allow ADA access. The site plan proposes two warehouses with truck courts on a 21.6-acre lot that has no natural occurring slopes over 15 percent, requiring cut up to 14.2 feet in depth, and fill up to 15.2 feet in depth. The Land Use Commission has frequently approved variances for cut and fill over eight feet in depth for warehouse projects in the Desired Development Zone. Examples of similar projects include: Applied Materials Logistics Service Center, …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION July 16, 2024 6:00 p.m. Austin Energy Headquarters; 1st Floor; Shudde Fath Conference Room 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, Texas 78723 Some members of the Resource Management Commission maybe participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register contact Natasha Goodwin, at Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com or 512-322-6505. AGENDA GeNell Gary Shane Johnson Dino Sasaridis Chelsey Scaffidi Members: Louis Stone, Chair Paul Robbins, Vice Chair Charlotte Davis Trey Farmer CALL MEETING TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Alison Silverstein Vacant Vacant 1. Approve the minutes of the Resource Management Commission Regular Meeting on June 18, 2024. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval of capacity-based incentives to Eanes Independent School District, for installation of solar electric systems on their facilities located at 2 Walsh Tarlton Lane, 304 Camp Craft Road, 1300 Walsh Tarlton Lane, 1201 S Capital of Texas HWY NB, in an amount not to exceed $848,830. 3. Recommend approval of a recommendation postponing the evaluation of a possible sale of Austin Energy’s district heating and cooling plant. 4. Recommend approval of the Annual Internal Review of the Resource Management Commission for July 2023 through June 2024. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Natasha Goodwin at Austin Energy, at (512) 322-6505 or email Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Resource Management Commission, please contact Natasha Goodwin at Austin Energy, at 512-322- 6505 or email Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com . 5. Recommend approval of a recommendation for a centralized landing page on the City of Austin website for utility provider income-based assistance and conservation incentive programs. 6. Staff …
..De Posting Language ..Title Approve issuance of capacity-based incentives to Eanes Independent School District, for installation of solar electric systems on their facilities located at 2 Walsh Tarlton Lane, 304 Camp Craft Road, 1300 Walsh Tarlton Lane, 1201 S Capital of Texas HWY NB, in an amount not to exceed $848,830. Lead Department Austin Energy Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $848,830 is available in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Austin Energy Operating Budget. Prior Council Action: For More Information: Amy Everhart, Director Local Government Issues (512) 322-6087; Tim Harvey, Customer Renewable Solutions Manager (512) 482-5386 Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: July 15, 2024 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. July 16, 2024 – To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Energy requests approval to issue these capacity-based incentives (CBI) to the Customer for the installation of solar electric systems at their facilities to produce renewable energy for on-site consumption. The table below provides a summary of the combined system sizes, costs, proposed incentives, and environmental benefits: Solar System Details* Total System Size (kW-DC) Total System Size (kW-AC) Annual Estimated Production (kWh) Total System Cost ($) Total Incentive ($) Percent of Cost Covered Reduction of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) in tons Reduction of Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) in pounds Reduction of Nitrogen Oxide (NOX) in pounds Equivalency of Vehicle Miles Driven Equivalency of Cars on Austin Roadways Equivalency of Trees Planted Equivalency of Forest Acreage Added 943 783 1,371,105 $1,646,282 $848,830 52% 613 686 960 1,422,274 132 9,195 Environmental Benefits** and Emission Reduction Equivalencies*** *All solar equipment meets Austin Energy program requirements ** Environmental Benefits based on the US Energy Information Association’s state-wide electricity profile *** According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Greenhouse Gas Equivalency Calculator 649 Eanes Independent School District (ISD) is comprised of six elementary schools, two middle schools, one high school, and one adult transition services program. Eanes ISD serves approximately 7,800 students. Proposed Solar Projects Incentive Rate ($/W) System Cost Austin Energy Incentive Generation kWh/yr System Size kW DC System Size kW AC Energy Offset $0.90 $317,467 $163,687 260,549 151 74% $0.90 $203,179 $104,760 173,146 97 124% $0.90 $526,258 $271,341 440,861 250 97% 182 117 302 $0.90 $599,378 $309,042 496,549 344 285 80% Site Address 2Walsh Tarlton Ln Austin, TX, 78746 304 Camp Craft Rd West Lake Hills, TX, 78746 1300 Walsh Tarlton Ln Austin, TX, 78746 1201 …
RESOLUTION TO POSTPONE AUSTIN ENERGY’S EVALUATION OF SALE OF DISTRICT CHILLING SYSTEM WHEREAS, Austin Energy is proposing to hire a firm to organize the possible sale of its district chilling system; and WHEREAS, this proposal was not discussed with community stakeholders in advance of its consideration by the Austin City Council; and WHEREAS, it is possible that sale of the system could adversely affect peak demand and energy efficiency in over 60 large Austin buildings or building complexes; and WHEREAS, it is possible that this proposal could adversely affect the costs of district chilling customers; and WHEREAS, district chilling did not exist in Austin outside of the University of Texas before the commissioning of Austin Energy’s system; and WHEREAS, the legal ability to sell the system may require a public vote; THEN BE IT RESOLVED that the Resource Management Commission advise the Austin City Council to delay the proposal until it is more thoroughly reviewed by stakeholders in the community.
Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2023 to 6/30/2024 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION The Board/Commission mission statement (per the City Code) is: A. Maintain an overview of all programs, studies and proposals concerning the efficient use of energy, alternate energy technologies, renewable energy resources, including solar and wind, and the conservation of energy, excluding the use of conventional coal, nuclear, natural gas, or petroleum technologies. B. Serve as a liaison with other city commissions, including the Electric Utility C. Receive citizen input on alternate energy technologies, renewable energy sources, and on Commission. energy conservation. D. Review and analyze: 1. energy conservation technologies and renewable energy sources as to their short- term and long-term feasibility in the city; 2. energy conservation policies, alternate energy technologies, and renewable energy projects in other cities and states; 3. water conservation policies, alternate technologies, and water conservation projects in other cities and states; and 4. City Code to identify potential amendments that encourage the use of alternate energy technologies and renewable energy sources, and the conservation of energy. 1. in developing and reviewing city plans and programs in the area of alternate energy technologies, renewable energy sources, and energy conservation. 2. as to available funding from private and public sources which are available to the city for alternate energy technologies and renewable energy, and for the conservation of energy; 3. on energy conservation, on alternate energy technologies, and on renewable energy sources and report to City Council on the status of its activities at least annually; E. Advise the City Council: Resource Management Commission Annual Review and Work Plan 2023-2024 4. in developing and reviewing city plans and programs that encourage water conservation as it relates to water consumption from the tap to customer and within structures or building; and, 5. regarding appropriate City Code amendments that encourage the use of alternate energy technologies and renewable energy sources, and the conservation of energy. F. Encourage: 1. 2. the conservation of energy, the use of alternate energy technologies and renewable energy sources in City-owned facilities; and the private and public sectors to develop and to use alternate energy technologies and renewable energy sources, and to conserve energy 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. The Resource Management Commission (RMC) …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Resource Management Commission Recommendation No. _________ Resolution on Centralized Utility Assistance and Incentives Landing Page for City of Austin Website WHEREAS, Travis County Health and Human Services estimated that 25% of county residents were living below 200% of the poverty level in 2020; and WHEREAS, Austin Water, Austin Energy, Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Texas Gas Service, Atmos Energy, CenterPoint Energy and other utility providers offer low-income assistance programs to customers in the Austin area; and WHEREAS, demand-side reductions are needed to meet the goals of the 2035 Austin Energy Resource Generation and Climate Protection Plan, and the greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals in the Austin Climate Equity Plan; and WHEREAS, Austin Water, Austin Energy, Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Texas Gas Service, Atmos Energy, CenterPoint Energy and other utility providers offer conservation incentive programs to customers in the Austin area to conserve water and energy usage; and WHEREAS, assistance and incentive programs for electricity, water, natural gas, and other utility services are sometimes difficult for ratepayers to locate unless they are already familiar with them; and WHEREAS, a landing page on the City of Austin website containing direct links to utility provider low-income assistance and conservation incentive programs would be a valuable service to the community at very little cost. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Resource Management Commission recommend to the Austin City Council that the City's web sites for various utility assistance and conservation programs be merged to create a one-stop, centralized, user-friendly portal to help customers access all forms of utility assistance; and LET IT FURTHER BE RESOLVED that the Resource Management Commission recommend to the Austin City Council that the centralized portal include links to utility assistance and conservation programs managed by Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Texas Gas Service, Atmos Energy, CenterPoint Energy and other utility providers serving Austin customers.
Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 07/07/2024 Figure 1: Commercial and Multifamily Project Pipeline Commercial and Small Business Multifamily 200 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 t n u o C t c e o r P j 76 101 9 10 Pre-Approval in Progress 14 Approved: Installation and Verification Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation and Verification Multifamily Multifamily Income Qualified 1. Figures includes all leads and applications, regardless of estimated rebate amount. In coordination with the customer and contractor, Austin Energy periodically removes leads and new applications that do not proceed to Installation. a. “Pre-Approval in Progress” includes: 1) customer/contractor submitted leads; 2) applications in development but not yet submitted to Austin Energy; and 3) applications submitted to Austin Energy that are under review for eligibility and approval of project scope. b. “Approved: Installation and Verification” includes projects: 1) approved with installation underway; and 2) where installation is complete and final inspection and quality review are ongoing. c. Paid projects are listed on the preceding RMC summary table in this report. 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 t n u o C t c e o r P j 145 Project Pipeline Notes: 2. Pipeline Definitions Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 07/07/2024 Table 1: Multifamily and Multifamily Income Qualified – Estimated RCA Project Pipeline (for estimated rebates >$72k) Program Latest Workflow Enrollment (s) # Location Name Installation Address Council District Estimated kW savings Estimated kWh savings Estimated $ Incentive Installation Lincoln Oaks 263.3 766,330 $257,806 11700 Metric Blvd 1266038, 1279735, 1292608, 1292617 Measures Planned Phase 1 (Complete): Water Saving Devices, Phase 2 (In Progress): LED Lighting, Plenum Remediation & Seal, HVAC Tune-Up, Smart Thermostats Total # of Units 296 Installation 1277574 Buckingham Place Duplexes 743 YARSA BLVD Installation 1301882 West Koenig Flats 5608 Avenue F 34.2 159,495 $74,700 HVAC Tune-Ups, Smart Thermostats 166 39.0 185,377 $109,200 HVAC Tune-up, Smart Thermostats 210 Installation 1299361 79.6 286,993 $151,432 HVAC Tune-Ups, Smart Thermostats, LED Lighting 292 Installation 1303113 53.5 256,991 $124,640 HVAC Tune-Ups, Smart Thermostats 304 Installation 1291360 Twenty15 111.4 473,767 $205,465 Multifamily Installation 1301185 Elan East 59.0 327,616 $121,687 HVAC Tune-Ups, Smart Thermostats, Attic Insulation, Plenum Remediation & Seal, Water Savings Devices HVAC Tune-Ups, Smart Thermostats, Water Saving Devices, ECAD Multifamily Installation 1300529 34.1 143,396 $100,399 HVAC Tune-Ups, Smart Thermostats, Attic Insulation Multifamily Installation 1301881 71.8 336,393 $205,412 HVAC …
REGULAR MEETING of the ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION JULY 16, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. CITY HALL, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W 2ND ST, AUSTIN, TX 78701 Some members of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Eric Anderson at (512) 974-2562 or eric.anderson@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Hanna Huang, Chair Sarah Chen Satyajeet Dodia Pierre Nguyen Zahra Shakur Jamal-Hassan Seonhye “Sonny” Sin Kuo Yang CALL TO ORDER Padmini Jambulapati, Vice Chair Sarah Xiyi Chen Hailey Easley Sabrina Sha Nayer Sikder Luan Tran AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting on June 18, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Introduction of Genesis Gavino, Special Assistant to the City Manager. Discussion of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission 2023 Annual Report and Internal Review, including the Commission’s goals and objectives for the next year. Discussion of the goals and objectives of the Joint Inclusion Committee. Approve the creation of a working group on public health. Approve the creation of a working group to plan for meetings between Austin’s Asian American and Pacific Islander community leaders and the City Manager's office. 4. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. 6. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 7. 3. 8. Update from the Food Security Working group regarding a meeting with Office of Sustainability staff about the Austin/Travis County Food Access and Consumption Issue Area Group. Update from the Asian American Resource Center working group regarding the hiring of a Parks and Recreation Department Museums and Cultural Programs Manager and ballroom closure. 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 …
REGULAR MEETING of the ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION TUESDAY, JULY 16, 2024, 6 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Zoning and Platting Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely. Registration no later than 2 PM the day of the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. For more information on public comment, please see the agenda section “Speaker Registration”. Please contact Nicole Corona, Staff Liaison, for questions regarding speaker registration at nicole.corona@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-974-3146. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Hank Smith – Chair (District 8) Betsy Greenberg – Vice-Chair (District 6) Carrie Thompson – Secretary (District 10) David Fouts (District 2) Lonny Stern (District 3) Ryan Puzycki (District 7) District 4 -Vacant District 9 -Vacant EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Zoning and Platting Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first fours speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Alejandra Flores – Parliamentarian (District 5) William D. Floyd (Mayor’s Representative) Scott Boone (District 1) 1. Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on July 2, 2024. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Anna Cecilia Berry Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-2024-0089 - 7900 Persimmon Trail; District 5 7900 Persimmon, South Boggy Creek Texas Permitting Solutions (Shae Willard) MH to SF-3 Recommended Beverly Villela, 512-978-0740, beverly.villela@austintexas.gov Planning Department C14-2024-0047 - 8501 S. 1st Street; District 2 8501 South 1st Street, South Boggy Creek 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Mae Katherine Rich Clay Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Drenner Group PC (Leah Bojo) DR to GR-MU-V-DB90 Recommended Marcelle Boudreaux, 512-974-8094, marcelle.boudreaux@austintexas.gov Planning Department 4. Environmental Variance: Location: SP-2023-0401C - 290 Parmer Industrial – 2 10095 E US 290 Hwy Service Road EB …
REGULAR MEETING of the ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION TUESDAY, JULY 16, 2024, 6 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS the Zoning and Platting Commission may be participating by Some members of videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely. Registration no later than 2 PM the day of the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. For more information on public comment, please see the agenda section “Speaker Registration”. Please contact Nicole Corona, Staff Liaison, for questions regarding speaker registration at nicole.corona@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-974-3146. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Hank Smith – Chair (District 8) Betsy Greenberg – Vice-Chair (District 6) Carrie Thompson – Secretary (District 10) David Fouts (District 2) Lonny Stern (District 3) Ryan Puzycki (District 7) District 4 -Vacant District 9 -Vacant Alejandra Flores – Parliamentarian (District 5) William D. Floyd (Mayor’s Representative) Scott Boone (District 1) EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Zoning and Platting Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 AGENDA REVISED CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Executive Liaison: Joi Harden, 512-974-1617 Staff Liaison: Nicole Corona, 512-974-3146 Attorney: AJ Urteaga, 512-974-2386 The first fours speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on July 2, 2024. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Anna Cecilia Berry Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-2024-0089 - 7900 Persimmon Trail; District 5 7900 Persimmon, South Boggy Creek Texas Permitting Solutions (Shae Willard) MH to SF-3 Recommended Beverly Villela, 512-978-0740, beverly.villela@austintexas.gov Planning Department C14-2024-0047 - 8501 S. 1st Street; District 2 8501 South 1st Street, South Boggy Creek 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Mae Katherine Rich Clay Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Drenner Group PC (Leah Bojo) DR to GR-MU-V-DB90 Recommended Marcelle Boudreaux, 512-974-8094, marcelle.boudreaux@austintexas.gov Planning Department SP-2023-0401C - 290 …
1. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2024 The Zoning and Platting Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Board and Commissions Room, Room 1101, 301 W. 2nd Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Smith called the Zoning and Platting Commission Meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Hank Smith Betsy Greenberg Alejandra Flores Lonny Stern Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Scott Boone David Fouts William D. Floyd Ryan Puzycki Carrie Thompson 2 vacancies on the dais. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES PUBLIC HEARINGS 1 Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission meeting on June 18, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of 06/18/2024 were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Stern’s motion, Vice Chair Greenberg’s second on a 9-0 vote. Two vacancies on the dais. C14-2024-0054 - 8200 & 8300 North MoPac; District 10 8200 and 8300 North MoPac Expressway, Shoal Creek 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant OP 8200 MoPac Property, LLC & OP 8300 MoPac Property, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor) LO and LR to GR-MU-V-DB90 Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve the Neighborhood’s postponement request to the August 6, 2024 meeting was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Stern’s motion, Vice Chair Greenberg’s second on a 9-0 vote. Two vacancies on the dais. C14-2024-0083 - 11910 Research Blvd.; District 10 11910 Research Boulevard, Walnut Creek 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant Sovereign Commercial (Harry Scott) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Metcalfe, Wolff, Stuart & Williams (Katherine Nicely) GR to CS-CO Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of CS-CO for C14-2024-0083 - 11910 Research Blvd. located at 11910 Research Boulevard with an additional condition to prohibit access to Arabian Trail unless required by Staff in the site plan review process was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Stern’s motion, Vice Chair Greenberg’s second on a 9-0 vote. Two vacancies on the dais. C14-2023-0155 - 2103 Oak Valley Rd; District 5 2103 Oak Valley Road, Slaughter Creek Watershed 4. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant Eddie & Leila Mayfield Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Keepers Land Planning (Ricca Keepers) I-RR to SF-3 Staff Recommendation SF-1-CO Cynthia Hadri, 512-974-7620, cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve an indefinite postponement request from the Applicant was approved on the consent agenda …
ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES June 18, 2024 The Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a Regular meeting on June 18, 2024, at 301 W. 2nd St. in Austin, Texas. Chair Huang called the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:13 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Hanna Huang, Chair Padmini Jambulapati, Vice Chair Sarah Xiyi Chen Luan Tran Kuo Yang Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Sarah Chen Satyajeet Dodia Hailey Easley Zahra Shakur Jamal-Hassan Nayer Sikder Sonny Sin Commissioners Absent: Satyajeet Dodia Pierre Nguyen PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on May 21, 2024. None. 1 The minutes from the meeting of May 21, 2024, were approved on Chair Huang’s motion, Commissioner Sarah Xiyi Chen’s second on an 11-0 vote. Commissioners Dodia and Nguyen were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation by Amanda Rohlich, Food Policy Advisor, Office of Sustainability on the City of Austin Food Plan. The presentation was made by Amanda Rohlich, Food Policy Advisor, Office of Sustainability. Commissioner Tran requested that demographic information for the Food Plan Community Advisory Committee and issue area groups be shared with the Commission. Presentation by the City Communications & Public Information Office on the We All Belong Anti-Hate Education and Outreach Initiative. The presentation was made by Alicia Dean, Strategic Communications Division Manager, Communications and Public Information Office and Jessica King, Communications Director, Communications and Public Information Office. Discussion of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission’s July and August meeting dates and potential cancellation of a meeting. Discussed. Discussion of holding an in-person future Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission meeting at the Asian American Resource Center. Discussed. Discussion of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission 2023 Annual Report and Internal Review, including the Commission’s goals and objectives for the next year. Discussed. Chair Huang and Vice Chair Jambulapati requested that an item to discuss the Annual Report and Internal Review be added to the July meeting agenda. Discussion of new City Manager T.C. Broadnax meeting with Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community leaders. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. Approve changes to the membership of the Food Security working group. Commissioner Yang was added to the Food Security working group without objection. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 2 9. …
AAQoL 2022-2023 Annual Internal Review 14/ /N/J?\A O 8./63 ADED 1 9 Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2022 to 6/30/2023 Xsian American Quality-of Life (AAQoL) AdvisER Coinmission The Board/Commission mission statement (per the City Code) is: The Commission shall advise the City Council on issues related to the Asian American Resource Center and will provide on-going guidance and support for the City's Asian American quality of life initiatives. 2022-2023 Accomplishmentl Long Term Accomplishments • Continue to work with City staff on the Asian American Resource Center (AARC) new performing arts center facility and bridge projects • Developed and submitted budget recommendations to advance equity in city services and other department activities • Worked with the Commission Staff Liaison to navigate significant transition of commissioner terms and vacancies • Participate in the Joint Inclusion Commission in recommendations and resolutions on issues pertaining to diversity and inclusion AAQoL 2022-2023 Annual Internal Review Commission Actions Summary • Recommendation - 20230321-004: FY23-24 Budget Recommendation on AARC • Recommendation - 20230321-005: FY23-24 Budget Recommendation on PARD • Recommendation - 20230321-006: FY23-24 Budget Recommendation on AARC FTE Language Access Ballroom Installation • Recommendation - 20230321-007: FY23-24 Budget Recommendation on • Recommendation - 20230321-008: FY23-24 Budget Recommendation on Immigrant Legal Services Community Health Navigators • Recommendation - 20230321-009: FY23-24 Budget Recommendation on APH • Recommendation - 20230321-010: FY23-24 Budget Recommendation on Mental • Recommendation - 20230321-011: FY23-24 Budget Recommendation on APH • Recommendation - 20230718-4: 2024 City of Austin General Obligation Bond Program for Cultural Centers in the PARD Museums & Cultural Programs Division Language Access Health Services Contracts Briefings/Presentations to the Commission Our commission received key briefings from City staff, local organizations, or other governmental bodies that provide us insight on how programs and projects within the City and how they relate to Asian American Quality of Life. • August 16,2022 o Staff Presentation from the Small & Minority Business Resources (SMBR) Department on the City of Austin's 2022 Disparity Study - by Public Information Specialist Senior Eddie Bynog & Executive Director Edward Campos and/or Assistant Executive Director Tamela Saldana o Staff Presentation from PARD Cultural Arts & Programs on the AARC Phase Project - Laura Esparza o CapMetro Presentation on Fare Capping & Equifare Transit Equity Programs with Grace Nguyen and Edna Parra • September 20,2022 o Staff Presentation from PARD Cultural Arts & Programs on the AARC Phase Project …
/61.447 /4/?--IR-»•\ M \412-LE·>' Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2022 to 6/30/2023 Joint Inclusion Committee The Board/Commission mission statement (per the City Code) is: § 2- 1-204 - JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE. (B) The Committee shall: ( 1) advise the council on issues pertaining to equity, diversity, and inclusion; and (2) promote close cooperation between the council, City management, City boards, commissions, committees, and taskforces, and individuals, institutions, and agencies to increase and sustain equity, diversity, and inclusion in the city. 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. Related to FY2023-24 budget recommendations: With the support of the Equity Office the JIC conducted three virtual town hall sessions organized around the identified priority issues to receive input from community members regarding funding needs for the 2023-24 Budget. These Quality of Life town hall sessions included invited representatives from the ten commissions that make up the JIC. In addition the JIC worked with the Equity Office to organize a Budget Workshop for the commission members of the JlC that included departmental representatives. A report, Budget Recommendations to Council for FY 2023-24, was provided to Council members and management outlining the Joint Inclusion Committee efforts to revise the approach to budget recommendation to better identify the priority issues, seek input from the community and coordinate the recommendations among member commissions and improve understanding by providing the context for recommendations. The budget recommendations were grouped by priority issue as follows: The following recommendations on affordability were approved: Affordability • Recommendation 20230322-007 Increased Emergency Housing Assistance; submitted by the LGBTQ+ Quality-of-Life Advisory Commission for joint endorsement. The motion to approve (the FY23-24 Budget Recommendations under the JIC's Affordability Priority) on Increased Emergency Housing Assistance was approved on Commissioner Charles Curry's motion. Commissioner Rebecca Austen's second on a7-0 vote. None abstained. None Opposed. All in favor. • Recommendation 20230322-008 Identify Barriers for Affordable Housing for 30% MFI and Below; submitted by the LGBTQ+ Quality-of-Life Advisory Commission for joint endorsement. The motion to approve the FY23-24 Budget Recommendations (under the JIC's Affordability Priority) on Identifying Barriers for Affordable Housing for 30% MFI and Below was approved on Commissioner Charles Curry's motion, Commissioner Greg Smith's second on a7-0 vote. • Recommendation 20230322-015 Early Childhood Investments; submitted by the Early …
Central Texas Energy Efficiency Program Overview Christy Bell – Supervisor, EE Programs Jasmine King-Bush – Manager, EE Programs Energy Efficiency Program Overview: • Expanded into the cities of Pflugerville and Mustang Ridge • Expanded program staff by adding a Program Assistant position. • ~270k customers in 19 cities • Total Program Budget: $3.5M 2 Energy Efficiency Program All Incentives $477,196 New Construction $116,917 Commercial $47,545 Q1 - 2024 Spend to Budget Progress $2,279,544 $1,023,083 $195,760 Free Equipment $142,146 $157,854 Residential Retrofit $170,588 $902,847 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 2024 2024 Budget Remaining 3 Energy Efficiency Program Commercial Direct Install Rebates: • Administered by - Sink Aerators - Low-Flow Showerheads - Pre-Rinse Spray Valves - Weather Stripping - Steam Traps 4 Texas Gas Service Energy Efficiency Program Commercial Program Highlights Customer Service Address Description Measure Name Text Project Type Quantity Description Annual Natural Gas Savings (Therms) Annual Water Savings (Gallons) Total Incentive Project End Date CN LLC VILLAGE MOTOR INN 3012 S Congress Avenue ATX Handheld showerhead Showerhead 2 1.5 GPM HH CN LLC VILLAGE MOTOR INN 3012 S Congress Avenue ATX Weatherstripping Weatherstripping 663 .5 inch gap CN LLC VILLAGE MOTOR INN 3012 S Congress Avenue ATX Aerators Aerator CN LLC VILLAGE MOTOR INN 3012 S Congress Avenue ATX Fixed showerhead Showerhead 42 1.0 GPM 1.5 GPM fixed showerhead 38 13.10 4,342.65 190.78 248.91 4,795.44 2,610.27 $50.88 2/16/2024 $6,623.37 2/16/2024 $657.72 2/16/2024 55,188.00 $595.08 2/16/2024 49,595.13 $7,927.05 5 Texas Gas Service Energy Efficiency Program Low-Income/Free Equipment Program Highlights 2024 Q1 Total 47 appliances replaced $142k+ in program funds disbursed 6 Energy Efficiency Program Education & Outreach: Program offerings, fact sheets, energy efficiency tips and latest Annual Report can be found on our website: texasgasservice.com/rebates. 7 Questions?
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Resource Management Commission Recommendation No. 20240716-003 Resolution to Postpone Austin Energy’s Evaluation of Sale of District Chilling System WHEREAS, Austin Energy is proposing to hire a firm to organize the possible sale of its district chilling system; and WHEREAS, this proposal was not discussed with community stakeholders in advance of its consideration by the Austin City Council; and WHEREAS, it is possible that sale of the system could adversely affect peak demand and energy efficiency in over 60 large Austin buildings or building complexes; and WHEREAS, it is possible that this proposal could adversely affect the costs of district chilling customers; and WHEREAS, district chilling did not exist in Austin outside of the University of Texas before the commissioning of Austin Energy’s system; and WHEREAS, the legal ability to sell the system may require a public vote; THEN BE IT RESOLVED that the Resource Management Commission advise the Austin City Council to delay the proposal until it is more thoroughly reviewed by stakeholders in the community. Commissioner Louis Stone, Chair; Commissioner Paul Robbins, Vice Chair; Commissioner Charlotte Davis; Commissioner Trey Farmer; Commissioner Shane Johnson; Commissioner Chelsey Scaffidi; Commissioner Alison Silverstein Vote: 7-0 For: Against: None Abstentions: None Off Dais: Commissioner GeNell Gary Absences: Commissioner Dino Sasaridis Vacancies: District 2 and Mayor’s Office Attest: Natasha Goodwin, Staff Liaison
