CITY OF AUSTIN PUBLIC WORKS FY 2023-2027 Financial Forecast Boards and Commissions Briefing May 2022 1 A B C D Opening • Agenda • Department Summary • Planning Guidelines Outcome: Government that Works for All • Capital Delivery Services Outcome: Mobility • Safe Routes to School • Mobility Operations Closing • Discussion • Next Steps 2 A D N E G A Picture of Success Understanding of Public Works FY23-27 five-year forecast proposal impacts to the City strategic and our department goals. We build and maintain a better community by delivering services to every corner of Austin Department Mission Services / Programs w e i v r e v O s k r o W c i l b u P Trails (60 miles) • Street Maintenance (7,958 lane miles) • Sidewalks (2,700 miles) • • Bridges, Culverts, and Structures (13,500) • Safe Routes to School (200 crossing guard locations) • Neighborhood Partnering Program • Capital Delivery (490 projects managed) PWD Goals Goal 1 Goal 2 Goal 3 Goal 4 Goal 5 Goal 6 4 Planning Perspective • Budget for Outcomes a. Mobility b. Government that Works for All • Alignment to Department Goals • SD23 Top 10 Priorities • 5 Year Forecast City of Austin | Public Works Department 5 COA Strategic Direction PWD SD23 Outcomes e v i t c e p s r e P g n n n a P i l SD23 Indicator #1: Accessibility to and equity of multi-modal transportation choices SD23 Indicator #9 Accessibility to quality parks, trails & recreational opportunities SD23 Indicator #10: Condition/quality of City facilities and infrastructure and effective adoption of technology PWD Goals Goal 1 Goal 2 Goal 3 Goal 4 Goal 5 Goal 6 6 PWD Mobility Outcome GOAL OUTCOME SUPPORT Goal 1: Infrastructure Maintenance • Contracted Overlay • Bridge Maintenance • Supply Chain Management • Maximo Mobile • Agile Asset Build Support Goal 2: Multi-modal Infrastructure Goal 3: Right-of-way Coordination Sidewalk ADA Transition Plan Safety Education • • • Urban Trails • Community Engagement Specialist for Operations • Safety Equipment and Training ATD ROW Permits • • Development Review/Project Connect • Alley Asset GIS Layer Development • Tree Asset Management Software • Sinkhole GIS Tracking System PWD GTWA Outcome GOAL OUTCOME SYSTEM SUPPORT Goal 4: Capital Project Delivery • Capital Delivery Staffing • Community Engagement Specialist for CIP • • PMIS Allocation Cost Drivers • Quantity Books …
Water Supply Update Combined Storage of Lakes Buchanan and Travis January 1, 2005 through May 1, 2022 2.0M ac-ft Full Storage Current Water Supplies 0.6M ac-ft Interruptible stored water for non-Garwood divisions was not provided by LCRA in 2012 through 2015. 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 t e e f - e r c a , e g a r o t S 2,200,000 2,000,000 1,800,000 1,600,000 1,400,000 1,200,000 1,000,000 800,000 600,000 400,000 200,000 0 t e e F - e r c A 225,000 200,000 175,000 150,000 125,000 100,000 75,000 50,000 25,000 0 Highland Lakes Inflows Average 1942 - Present Average 2008 - 2015 2021 2022 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec U.S. Drought Monitor NOAA 3-Month Outlook LCRA Lake Levels Forecast Possible COA Stage 1 Drought Restrictions Possible COA Stage 2 Drought Restrictions Possible COA Stage 3 Drought Restrictions Source Questions
N I T S U A F O Y T I C A Strategic Plan to Protect Austin’s Creeks and Communities 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 Watershed Protection Department 2 MISSION The Watershed Protection Department (WPD) protects lives, property, and the environment of our community by reducing the impact of flooding, erosion, and water pollution. 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 3 What is the Strategic Plan? N I T S U A F O Y T I C GUIDING BLUEPRINT FOR DEPARTMENT – Sets goals and objectives – Establishes method to prioritize problems – Creates a process for evaluating solutions EVALUATION FRAMEWORK Provides framework for evaluating future programs, projects, and regulations and measuring success of current portfolio COMMUNICATION TOOL Helps explain WPD’s work and priorities to staff, City executives, policymakers, and Austin community 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 4 Community Engagement Phases PHASE 1: Community Input (2022) Objective: Gather community input and answer research questions using a broad range of strategies. PHASE 2: Did We Get it Right? (2023) Objective: Evaluate how effectively we translated what we heard from the community during Phase 1 into content. Gather input on community priorities for identified issues and strategies. PHASE 3: Review the Draft Plan (2024) Objective: Present the draft plan to the community, gather reactions to the content, and finalize the plan for adoption. 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 5 Visit RaintoRiverATX.com and sign up for our contact list! 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 6 Take …
5/3/2022 Water Forward 2018 FY22 Q2 Implementation Progress Report Actual vs. planned progress On Schedule FY22 Q2 Stats N/A Water Forward 2024 The five-year update to the Water Forward 2018 Plan will include updated data, analyses, and community engagement activities. The final plan will include an updated 50-year portfolio of water management strategies and a 100-year adaptive management plan. FY22 Q2 Progress Continued development of 2020 population estimates and began development of 100-year projections. Achieved substantial completion of Disaggregated Demand Model improvements. Continued climate and hydrology analysis. Updated mission statement and guiding principles. Current/Planned FY22 Q3 Activities Develop 100-year population and employment projections.Refine modeling scenarios for use in preliminary water supply needs analyses. Begin updating the characterization of Water Forward 2018 Water Management Strategies. Begin development of the Equity and Affordability Roadmap. Future Implementation Steps FY22: Begin community engagement, update methodology, demands, climate & hydrology analysis. FY23: Identify water needs, strategies, develop portfolios. My ATX Water This program will replace more than 250,000 analog water meters with digitally read water meters connected to a wireless network. The My ATX Water program also includes a brand-new customer portal that provides up-to-date water usage metrics, leak alerts, emergency alerts, water conservation tips, and many other customizable features. Actual vs. planned progress FY22 Q2 Stats Delayed; Aclara had difficulties hiring the right number of meter installers and retaining workers at the beginning of the project. Various freezes, boil water notices, and other issues also diminished their numbers. ~42,000 - # of meters installed ~12,500 - # of customer portal registrations 32% - Avg. customer portal registration rate ~16,000 - # of continuous usage alerts FY22 Q2 Progress My ATX Water contracted vendor, Aclara, performed pre- install field surveys and continued meter installations around Austin, bringing the total number of installs to ~42,000. The My ATX Water customer portal has a 32% adoption rate, compared to other Watersmart clients’ 25% average. Current/Planned FY22 Q3 Activities Meter surveys and installs continue around Austin, increasing in frequency as more installers are hired. A marketing push for more portal sign ups is also being planned. Future Implementation Steps FY23: Installation of 250,000 meters will continue. FY25: Anticipated project completion. r a e Y / t e e F e r c A 0 8 8 3 , : 0 4 0 2 5/3/2022 Water Forward 2018 FY22 Q2 Implementation Progress Report Actual vs. planned progress FY22 Q2 …
WF24 Project Status Update Water Forward 2024 (WF24) Project Plan Task 1 - Project Management Task 2 - Community Engagement Task 3. Refine planning methodology Task 4. Forecast baseline water demands Task 6. Identify water resource needs Task 7. Identify, screen, and characterize strategies Task 8. Develop and evaluate 50-year water resource portfolio Task 9. Develop plan recommendations and 100-year adaptive management plan Task 5. Update climate and hydrology analysis 1/2022 1/2023 1/2024 Develop Equity and Affordability Roadmap (EARM) Develop Equity and Affordability Tool (EAT) Characterize water management strategies using EAT metrics Use EAT to evaluate portfolios Refine portfolios in alignment with EAT and other objectives WF24 Task Progress to Date & Next Steps Task Name Progress to Date Next Steps 1 Project Management • Updated schedule for Equity Grounding Workshops • Continued consultant procurement process • Continue last stages of consultant procurement process 2 Community Engagement • Onboarded Water Forward Community Ambassadors. • Completed Water Forward University for Ambassadors. • Complete planning of first community workshop • Complete draft EEP • Build and launch SpeakUp Austin Page 3 Planning Methodology • Received additional WF Task Force feedback on draft mission statement, guiding principles, and objectives • Continued work to define WF24 modeling scenarios (hydrology, demands, supply) • Complete mission statement, guiding principles, and objectives (pending further adjustment as necessary to reflect community input and EARM) Finalize modeling scenarios to be used in preliminary needs analysis and begin development of model parameters. 4 Demand Forecast • Substantially completed estimate of 2020 population and • Complete development of 100-year control total continued development of 100-year control total projections • Substantially completed Disaggregated Demand Model projections and DTI-level projections • Complete DDM structural update work (DDM) structural improvements 5 Climate and Hydrology Analysis • Re-gridded Global Climate Model (GCM) data, performed trend analysis of climate variables over the Colorado River Basin and Austin, and began development of hydrologic models • Held Climate Technical Advisory Group meeting 4/12 Finalize hydrologic models, develop monthly streamflow timeseries, and create ensembles for the Water Availability Model (WAM.) • • WF24 Future Milestones Early June Virtual Public Workshops • Two public workshops to present info on WF24 mission statement, guiding principles, and objectives and seek input on community values, and equity and affordability considerations SAVE THE DATE: June 8th and 9th Equity Workshop & June 27th Debrief • Two-day equity workshop for Task Force members, …
Vacation application of paved Cornell Street Right-of-Way traversing East to West from Poquito St. to Chicon Street File 2021-019241 UTC Item 2E • District 1 Totaling: 32,508 Square Feet Owner: Housing Authority City of Austin (HACA) Public Notice to property owners within 300’ April 28, 2022 (303) How do you plan to develop the area to be vacated? The west portion of the paved drive will remain to preserve the historic nature of the site. The east portion is proposed to be a parking lot, and single-family style affordable housing. Pedestrian connectivity will be provided to link Chicon and Poquito. ATD Approved with the condition that an east-west public access easement is provided for pedestrians and bicyclists as discussed with the applicant in the 9/15/21 meeting. ATD will need to review the final proposal from the applicant before full approval is provided Electric Review Approve w/Condition: Retain as an electric easement until they demo and remove the lines. Please contact Darren Vicknair at Darren. Vicknair@austinenergy.com to discuss. PARD/Planning & Design Review PARD approves this right of way vacation upon the condition that the developer dedicate a Trail and Recreation easement (or equivalent) providing an east-west connection between Chicon and Poquito Streets at the time of Site Development Permit for the project. PWD Urban Trails Review Approved. Trail easement, as requested by PARD, required at time of site plan. Watershed Engineering Review I can answer your questions regarding the right of way process The applicant can answer your questions regarding the abutting properties and the proposed development. Thank you, Mashell Smith 512-974-7079
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation Number 20220503-02C: Busway on Blue Line Bridge WHEREAS, The City of Austin Urban Transportation Commission (UTC) has received a presentation describing the benefits and concerns in adding dedicated bus lanes on the proposed Blue Line Bridge, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the UTC prefers and supports the dedicated bus lane option for the Blue Line Bridge. Date of Approval: May 3rd 2022 Attest: Christopher Parks, Staff Liaison Record of the vote: 6-0 vote with Commissioners Leyton and Driscoll abstaining and Commissioners Weatherby, and Runas absent. Commissioner Ryan resigned from the Urban Transportation Commission on April 27th. No oppositions.
Versión en español a continuación. Governance/Membership and Care Strategies Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council TUESDAY, May 3, 2022 Governance/Membership Committee Meeting to be held May 3, 2022, with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (5/2/2022 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 3, 2022, HIV Planning Council Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker’s name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Reunión del Governance/Membership and Care Strategies Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council MARTES, 3 de Mayo, 2022 FECHA de la reunion (3 de Mayo, 2022) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (5/2/2022 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que …
Commission Vice Chair Farah Ahmed MINUTES for Firefighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Personnel’s Civil Service Commission SPECIAL CALLED MEETING Tuesday, May 3, 2022 The Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission convened in a Special Called Meeting on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at 5202 East Ben White Boulevard, Building 500, Austin TX 78741. Board Members in Attendance: Commission Chair Jolsna Thomas Staff in Attendance: Monika Arvelo, Assistant Director Matthew Chustz, Acting Civil Service Administrator Mecia Griffin, Civil Service Coordinator CALL TO ORDER Civil Service Commission Chair Thomas called the Commission Meeting to order at 10:20 a.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Michael Sullivan, Civil Service Coordinator Ann Skowronski, Assistant City Attorney Pete DiDonato, Interim Assistant Chief, ATCEMS No members of the public signed up to speak on this item. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes from the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting of April 4, 2022. The minutes from the Regular Meeting of April 4, 2022, were approved on Commission Vice Chair Ahmed’s motion, Commission Chair Thomas’ second, and the motion passed 2-0. 2. NEW BUSINESS 1 a. Consider and take action on ACTEMS Chief Robert Luckritz' April 4, 2022, request to the Commission to find probable cause for the recommendation of the involuntary demotion of ATCEMS Clinical Specialist - Field Victoria Dockery to Medic -Field. Vice Chair Ahmed made a motion that the Commission finds probable cause for the recommendation of the involuntary demotion of ATCEMS Clinical Specialist-Field Victoria Dockery to Medic-Field. Commission Chair Thomas seconded the motion, and the motion passed 2-0. b. Discussion and possible action regarding the request of an Austin Fire Department candidate to the Commission to appoint three-member boards per Chapter 143.022(c) LGC for another mental or physical examination. (Casey Hicks) Commission Chair Thomas made a motion to approve the appointment of three-member boards per Chapter 143.022(c) LGC for another mental or physical examination. Commission Vice Chair Ahmed seconded the motion, and motion passed 2-0. c. Discussion and possible action regarding the appointment of a physician, psychiatrist, or psychologist to examine a police officer and to submit a report to the commission, department head, and the police officer. Pursuant to Section 143.081 LGC and Rule 15.04 of the City of Austin Fire Fighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Personnel Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations. (Andrew Vera) Commission Vice Chair Ahmed …
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MEETING May 2, 2022 @ 4:00PM City Hall Boards and Commissions Room 301 W 2nd Street, Austin Texas Some members of the PUBLIC SAFETY 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 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 please call (512) 974-5747 before noon on May 1, 2022 or email Janet.jackson@austintexas.gov AGENDA Kathleen Hausenfluck John T. Kiracofe Rocky Lane Amanda Lewis Rebecca Webber CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Rebecca Bernhardt, Chair Nelly Paulina Ramirez, Vice Chair Michael Sierra-Arevalo Queen Austin Rebecca Gonzales Cory Hall-Martin CALL TO ORDER 4:00-4:05pm Public Communication 4:05-4:20pm (from speakers signed up to speak) Items for Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action: 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – April 4, 2022 4:20pm-4:25pm 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Public Safety Organizations Quarterly Report – Austin Police Department (sponsors: Commissioner Hausenfluck and Gonzales) 4:25pm-4:40pm Speaker(s): - Dr. Jonathan Kringen, Research and Planning- Austin Police Department b. Introduction of new Chief, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services (sponsors: Commissioner Gonzales and Ramirez) 4:40pm-4:55pm Speaker(s): - Robert Luckritz, Chief - Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services c. Labor Negotiations Update and EMS Public Safety Pay Equity Recommendation (sponsors: Commissioner Webber and Bernhardt) 4:55pm-5:20pm Speaker(s): - Lee Crawford, Law Department, City of Austin - Kenneth Casaday, President, Austin Police Association - Selena Xie, President, Austin EMS Association - Chris Harris, Director of Policy, Austin Justice Coalition d. Discussion of Hazard Mitigation Plan in Public Safety Departments (sponsors: Commissioner Gonzales and Bernhardt) 5:20pm-5:50pm Speaker(s): - Rachel Scott and Richard Brimer, Environmental Commissioners - James Mason, Assistant Chief, Austin Police Department - Jeff Kennedy, Chief, Austin Fire Department - Teresa Gardner Assistant Chief, Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Service 3. Future Agenda Items 5:50-6:00pm Adjourn @ 6pm 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 Janet Jackson at Austin Police Department, at 512-974-5747, for additional information; TTY users …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE SOUTH-CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD MONDAY, MAY 2, 2022 AT 6:00PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1406 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR, AUSTIN, TX 78752 Some members of the South-Central Waterfront Advisory Board may be participating by videoconference. Public participation will be allowed in-person or via telephone. Instructions for Remote Participation (General Public): • All interested individuals of the general public must register in advance (Sunday, May 1, 2022 by noon). • Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-9312 or aaron.jenkins@austintexas.gov, no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker’s name, telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting), and e-mail address. If interested in speaking, please provide the agenda item number(s) you wish to speak on. • • Once a request to participate has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. Board Members: Ex Officios: ___ Chair Samuel Franco (Design Commission) ___ Vice Chair Lynn Kurth (Mayor & District 9 Joint Appointee) ___ Jeffrey Thompson (Planning Commission) ___ Paul Byars (Trail Foundation) ___ Ana Aguirre (Environmental Commission) ___ Laura Cottam-Sajbel (Parks & Recreation Board) ___ Karen Paup (Community Development Commission) ___ Jeff Seiden (Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Assn.) ___ Vacant (South River City Neighborhood Assn) ___ Sam Tedford (Housing & Planning Dept) ___ Nazlie Saeedi (Austin Transportation Dept) ___ John Guinan/Marek Izydorczyk (ORES) ___ Rolando Fernandez (Financial Services Dept) ___ Molly Alexander (Downtown Austin Alliance) COA Economic Development Staff Liaisons: ___ Margaret Shaw ___ Aaron D. Jenkins ___ Christine Maguire CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. AGENDA 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Discussion and Possible Action) a. Approval of the minutes of the South-Central Waterfront Advisory Board (SCWAB) Meeting of December 15, 2021, and February 22, 2022 2. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action) a. Discussion and Possible action on FY2022-23 City Budget Recommendations. b. South Central Waterfront Advisory Board Elections c. Staff briefing on the South-Central Waterfront Regulating Plan to be presented by Greg Dutton of the Housing and Planning Department. d. Staff briefing on the South-Central Waterfront as …
Update to Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) Board of Directors South Central Waterfront March 21, 2022 Agenda ❑ Key Ingredients for Implementation ❑ Austin’s Past Experience Implementing Projects ❑ How Past Projects Inform AEDC Role ❑ City and AEDC Roles ❑ Governance ❑ Next Steps C I T Y O F A U S T I N EC ON OMI C D EVEL OP M EN T 2 3 Key Ingredients for Vision Implementation ❑ Governance and Organization ➢ Creation of external development entity (AEDC) ➢Dedicated City staff working group /leads ❑ Physical Framework through Regulation ❑ Public Financing Tools (selected): ➢ City capital improvements program (CIP)/ Voter approved bonds ➢ Redeveloping City-owned land (1 parcel: One Texas Center) ➢Economic development agreements ➢Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone ➢Public Improvement District ➢Affordable housing incentives ➢Density bonuses / Transfer of Development Rights C I T Y O F A U S T I N EC ON OMI C D EVEL OP M EN T 3 C I T Y O F A U S T I N EC ON OMI C D EVEL OP M EN T 4 SEAHOLM DISTRICT • 1990s- 2004 City dialogue, planning, and studies to redevelop City owned parcels downtown, sites of major utility infrastructure Seaholm Power Plant and Green Water Treatment Plant • 2004-2022 Seaholm and Green WTP redeveloped with Central Library, retail, housing, and offices • Housing Components – 741 Ownership: The Independent (363); Austin Proper (98); Seaholm Residence (280) – 439 Rental at Northshore of which 50 affordable units (min. 10%) • Generates $5+ million annually in taxes • Other Community Benefits: Great Streets, LEED/Green Building, public art ($200,000 private), local business required (> 30%) C I T Y O F A U S T I N EC ON OMI C D EVEL OP M EN T 5 Mueller Redevelopment Overview 700 acres, Former airport site Long-term planning, citizen INPUT Public private partnership Mixed-use, mixed-income community 25% FOR-SALE and rental units in affordable homes program 20% PARKS AND OPEN SPACE UT-Austin Downtown Credit: McCann Adams Studio Residential Commercial Institutional Retail 1993 Decision to move airport 1997 Planning Begins 1999 Airport Closes 2000 Plan Adopted by Council 2002 Develope r Selected 2004 Agreeme nt Signed 2007 First Projects Built Greenspace 2021 Develop ment Continue s Infrastructure 2024 Estimate d Completi on C I T Y O F A U S T I N EC ON OMI C …
SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD DRAFT MINUTES FOR DECEMBER 20, 2021 AT 6:00PM The South Central Waterfront Advisory Board convened in a Regular Meeting on December 20, 2021 at Austin City Hall, 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701, at the Boards and Commissions Room 1101. Chair Samuel Franco called the meeting to order at 6:02 pm. Board Members in attendance: Chair Samuel Franco (Design Commission) Vice Chair Lynn Kurth (Mayor and Council) Karen Paup (Affordable Housing Rep) Jeff Thompson (Planning Commission) Jeff Seiden (Bouldin Creek NA) 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Ex Officios: Gloria Aguilera (ORES) COA Staff: Christine Maguire Matthew Schmidt a. Vice Chair Kurth made a motion, seconded by Board Member Jeff Thompson, to approve the draft October 18, 2021 SCWAB meeting minutes. The motion to approve passed without amendment with 5 yes votes and 3 members absent. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. South Central Waterfront Financial Toolbox – Kim Olivares, Financial Services, provided an update on the financing options available to support the development of the South Central Waterfront Vision Plan. The Board discussed and no action was taken. b. Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) Update – Anne Gatling Haynes, AEDC, provided an update on current AEDC initiatives, as well as the AEDC’s current role in the South Central Waterfront Initiative. The Board discussed and no action was taken. 3. OLD BUSINESS a. South Central Waterfront Regulating Plan Overview and Status Update – Greg Dutton, Housing and Planning Department, provided an update on status on the development of the South Central Waterfront Regulating Plan. The Board discussed and no action was taken. b. Questions from Community Development Commission (CDC) on Achieving of South Central Waterfront Affordable Housing Goals – Karen Paup, Community Development Commission and SCW Advisory Board member, provided an update on action taken by the CDC in regard to the affordable housing and the South Central Waterfront Initiative. 4. WORKING GROUP UPDATES & ASSIGNMENTS FROM CHAIR a. Community Benefits, Infrastructure, and Regulating Plan – No updates. b. Finance and Governance – No updates. c. Active Projects – No updates. 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS The Board Members were asked to provide Chairman Franco with potential future agenda items. a. One Texas Center Development Update 6. ADJOURNMENT – 7:19 pm.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE SOUTH-CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2022 AT 6:00PM AUSTIN ENERGY HEADQUARTERS ASSEMBLY ROOM 4815 MUELLER BOULEVARD, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78723 Meeting Minutes Call to order by: Chair S. Franco at 6:10 PM Board Members: Ex Officios: ✓ Chair Samuel Franco (Design Commission) __Vice Chair Lynn Kurth (Mayor & District 9 Joint Appointee) __Jeffrey Thompson (Planning Commission) ✓ Paul Byars (Trail Foundation) __Linda Guerrero (Environmental Commission) ✓ Laura Cottam-Sajbel (Parks & Recreation Board) ✓ Karen Paup (Community Development Commission) ✓ Jeff Seiden (Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Assn.) __Tom Groce (South River City Neighborhood Assn) ✓ Sam Tedford (Housing & Planning Dept) __ Nazlie Saeedi (Austin Transportation Dept) ✓ Kim Vasquez/Marek Izydorczyk (ORES) __ Rolando Fernandez (Financial Services Dept) __ Molly Alexander (Downtown Austin Alliance) COA Economic Development Staff Liaisons: ✓ Margaret Shaw ✓ Aaron D. Jenkins ✓ Christine Maguire “✓ “Denotes who were in attendance 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of December 20, 2021. • The Board took no action. a. Approval of the minutes of the South-Central Waterfront Advisory Board (SCWAB) Meeting b. Board Member L. Cottam-Sajbel made a motion to amend the Board’s October 18, 2021, meeting minutes to add “with conditions” to the end of the first sentence of agenda item 3E. Board Member K. Paup seconded the motion. • The motion failed: [ 3 ayes, 1 nay, 2 Abstentions] 2. NEW BUSINESS (ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION) a. One Texas Center Development Update - Andrew Moore, Financial Services, and Mandy De Mayo, Housing and Planning, provided an overview and update on the redevelopment of City-owned One Texas Center site. • The Board discussed and took no action. b. Discussion and Possible Recommendations on FY2022-23 City Budget. Staff Member M. Shaw reminded Board that recommendations for the FY2022-23 City budget are due March 31, 2022. Board member L. Cottam-Sajbel suggested asking the Working Group on Finance and Governance to develop budget recommendations for Board consideration at the March 21 meeting. • Chair S. Franco assigned task to the Finance and Governance Working Group. 3. OLD BUSINESS (ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION) a) Questions from Community Development Commission (CDC) on Achieving of South Central Waterfront Affordable Housing Goals presented by Board Member K. Paup. Mandy DeMayo, Housing and Planning, responded to questions posed. • The Board discussed and took no action. 4. WORKING GROUP UPDATES & ASSIGNMENTS FROM CHAIR a) Community Benefits, Infrastructure, and …
2. 3. 4. 5. 6. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL AGENDA Regular Meeting - Monday, May 2, 2022; 6:00 PM The Art in Public Places Panel will participate by videoconference. The public may attend the meeting online with pre-registration. Please contact alex.irrera@austintexas.gov by May 1st at 12 PM to pre-register. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES (AIPP) PANEL MEMBERS: Tammie Rubin – Chair, Jacob Villanueva –Vice Chair, Brett Barnes – Arts Commission Liaison, Sarah Carr, Stephanie Lemmo, J Muzacz, Joel Nolan CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve minutes from the AIPP Panel meeting held on 4/4/2022 CHAIR’S REPORT a. Elect Officers to Art in Public Places Panel ARTS COMMISSION LIAISON REPORT NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items i) ii) Approve the Final Design for the TEMPO 2021 AIPP Project --Agustina Rodriguez, Artist Approve the Prospectus for the Oertli Neighborhood Park AIPP Project --Alex Irrera and Ryan Runcie, AIPP staff iii) Approve the Prospectus for the Emma Long Metropolitan Park AIPP Project --Curt Gettman, AIPP staff Approve the Prospectus for the Redbud Trail Bridge and Isle AIPP Project iv) --Marjorie Flanagan, AIPP staff OLD BUSINESS STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Update on AIPP Program Manager position b. Upcoming AIPP events c. Introduce new AIPP Project Manager Ryan Runcie ADJOURNMENT GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 7. 8. 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 - including translation and interpretation services. 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. For assistance, please contact the Economic Development Department at 512-974-7819 or Relay Texas 7-1-1.
COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS MONDAY, May 2nd, 2022 6:30 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL ROOM 1101 301 W 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Commission on Immigrant Affairs may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, please contact Sarah Williams at sarah.williams@austintexas.gov or 512-972-5123. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Juan Vences-Benitez, Chair Krystal Gomez, Vice-Chair Sara Becker Karen Crawford Adrian De La Rosa Aditi Joshi Rennison Lalgee Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch AGENDA Nicole Merritt Joseph Ramirez-Hernandez Glenn Rosales Karen Reyes CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – April 4, 2022 2. NEW BUSINESS a. U Visa Process at the Travis County Commissioner’s b. Annual report for the Commission a. Budget updates - Karen b. Joint Inclusion Committee meeting updates – Karen 3. OLD BUSINESS c. Report back from ISNA and the RST quarterly consultations – Juan and Rennison d. Updates on the Enhanced Library Card f. Follow up on invitation to tour 911 call center e. Quality of Life Working Group Updates – Juan, Karen, Aditi FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ANNOUNCEMENTS 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 Sarah Williams at the Austin Public Health Department, at 512-972-5123, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Commission on Immigrant Affairs, please contact Sarah Williams at 512-972-5123.
