REGULAR MEETING of the ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION October 15, 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 Zachary Dolling Pierre Nguyễn Nayer Sikder Luan Tran CALL TO ORDER Padmini Jambulapati, Vice Chair Sarah Xiyi Chen Hailey Easley Sabrina Sha Seonhye “Sonny” Sin Kuo Yang 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 September 17, 2024. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing regarding the Equity-Based Preservation Plan from Cara Bertron, Program Manager, Planning Department. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. 6. 7. WORKING GROUP UPDATE 8. 9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Discussion of the inclusion of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission's approved budget recommendations in the City of Austin FY2025 Budget. Discussion of upcoming Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) Community Input Sessions and Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission members attending. Approve a recommendation to Council to adopt the Equity-Based Preservation Plan. Approve the creation of a City of Austin FY2026 Budget working group. Approve the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission 2025 meeting schedule. Update from the Community Health working group regarding potential goals and projects. Update from the Asian American Resource Center working group regarding the updated pavilion timeline. 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 …
ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION OCTOBER 15, 2024 Austin History Center (C05767, PICA 24201, PICA 29995); Chen Chen Wu; City of Austin Planning Process HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Michelle Benavides Mary Jo Galindo*1 Jolene Kiolbassa 1 Debra Murphy 2 Misael Ramos* 1 JuanRaymon Rubio 2 Bob Ward 1 Noel Bridges 1 Jerry Garcia 1 Kevin Koch Robin Orlowski 2 Mary Reed* 1 Maria Solis* 1 Caroline Wright 1 Julia Brookins* Hanna Huang* 1 Kelechi Madubuko 1 Leslie Ornelas 1 Lori Renteria 1 Erin Waelder 1 Amalia Carmona 2 Linda Y. Jackson Brenda Malik Emily Payne Gilbert Rivera 1 Brita Wallace* 1 Ursula A. Carter Meghan King* Alyson McGee 1 Rocio Peña-Martinez* *Drafting Committee member 1 Phase 1 only 2 Phase 2 only Plan Vision Historic preservation in Austin actively engages communities in protecting and sharing important places and stories. Preservation uses the past to create a shared sense of belonging and to shape an equitable, inclusive, sustainable, and economically vital future for all. Image sources: Joe’s Bakery, anonymous, Amy Moreland/ Austin’s Atlas Images: Joe’s Bakery, home in Zilker neighborhood, detail from Music Listening Map by Amy Moreland Plan Goals 107 recommendations 1. Tell Austin’s full history 9. Proactively identify important places 2. Recognize cultural heritage 10. Follow good designation practices 3. Preserve archaeological resources 11. Support stewardship of community 4. Stabilize communities assets 5. Support environmental sustainability 12. Be strategic with review 6. Make preservation more accessible 13. Protect historic resources 7. Support people doing the work 14. Implement the plan collaboratively 8. Engage new partners What We Preserve Images, clockwise from top left: Juneteenth parade, unveiling of La Loteria mural, archaeological resources Image sources: The Austin Chronicle (two images), San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation Think broadly. • Recognize Austin’s rich and complex history through active listening, inclusive research, and interpretation • Better recognize and protect legacy businesses, murals, and archaeological resources • Use preservation tools to support displacement prevention and environmental sustainability Who Preserves Invite and support. • Engage new partners and audiences • Help community members access knowledge and resources • Support people doing the work: homeowners and tenants, crafts- people, commissioners, and staff Images, clockwise from top left: Protest at City Hall to preserve Edward Rendon Park (Chicano Park), door hanger in San Antonio, “Stories within Stories” project of the Austin Asian American Film Festival Image sources: Bertha Rendon Delgado, San Antonio Office of Historic …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION October 15, 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 Members: Louis Stone, Chair GeNell Gary Paul Robbins, Vice Chair Martin Luecke Charlotte Davis Dino Sasaridis Trey Farmer Chelsey Scaffidi 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 Raphael Schwartz Alison Silverstein Vacant 1. Approve the minutes of the Resource Management Commission Regular Meeting on September 17, 2024. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend conducting a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20240814-006 to revise Fiscal Year 2025 Electric Tariff to enable locally sited solar generation, including local distributed community solar (Solar Standard Offer Rider – Solar Integrator); to remove the maximum capacity limits for on-site renewable generation for High Load Factor Primary Voltage (Demand greater than or equal to 3,000 kW and less than 20,000 kW), High Load Factor Primary Voltage (Demand greater than or equal to 20,000 kW), and High Load Factor Transmission Voltage (Demand greater than or equal to 20 MW); and to correct terms and conditions for High Load Factor Transmission Voltage (Demand greater than or equal to 20 MW). 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 . …
Item 3 ..Title Posting Language Approve an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Austin Energy Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20240814-007) to accept and appropriate $31,593,683 in grant funds from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and add three full-time equivalent grant positions to implement the Solar for All residential-serving community and residential rooftop solar program. ..De Lead Department Austin Energy Prior Council Action: Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $31,593,683 is available from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Harris County. A City funding match is not required. A fiscal note is attached. For More Information: Amy Everhart, Local Government Issues Director (512) 322-6087; Richard Génecé, Vice President, Customer Energy Solutions, Austin Energy, (512)-322-6327; Tim Harvey, Customer Renewable Solutions Manager (512)- 482-5386 Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 15, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. October 21, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: On July 9, 2024, Harris County received Notice of Award for The Texas Solar for All Coalition: A Collaborative Effort to Enable Low-Income Solar and Storage including all modifications and amendments, the United States acting by and through the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hereby awards $249,300,000 to Harris County and of that funding $31,593,683 is pass-through to Austin Energy as a Coalition Member. As a subrecipient, Austin Energy will be required to enter into an agreement with Harris County to carry out the performance of this award. Subrecipient agreement is subject to applicable EPA regulatory and statutory provisions, all terms and conditions of the signed agreement and attachments for a five-year grant term. Austin Energy, through its hybrid residential-serving community solar and residential rooftop solar program, will provide Low Income (LI) and Disadvantage (DAC) single-family homeowners, medically vulnerable, and multifamily property owners access to solar and batteries through an owner-flip model where a third-party owns the installations for a 15-year period providing power to the Austin Energy Community Solar Program through a PPA and where the batteries will be operated as a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) through a performance contract. Eligible LI/DAC customers can sign up to the Community Solar program and receive guaranteed 20% bill savings. The onsite battery will provide resiliency to the host during a grid event. At the end of the 15-year term, the host will have an option to receive ownership of the battery …
Item 4 - Resource Management Commission 2025 Meeting Schedule The Resource Management Commission meets monthly on the third Tuesday of the month, unless otherwise determined by the Commission. If the regular meeting day conflicts with a holiday, the meeting will be held on the following Tuesday. Meetings are held at 6:00 p.m. in the Shudde Fath Conference Room at Austin Energy Corporate Headquarters, 4815 Mueller Blvd., Austin, TX. Changes to the above regarding date, time or location will be noted on meeting agendas. Meeting Dates January 21, 2025 February 18, 2025 March 25, 2025 April 15, 2025 May 20, 2025 June 17, 2025 July 15, 2025 August 19, 2025 September 16, 2025 October 21, 2025 November 18, 2025 Cancelled Dates March 18, 2025* Agenda Item Submittal Due Dates January 13, 2025 February 10, 2025 March 17, 2025 April 7, 2025 May 12, 2025 June 9, 2025 July 7, 2025 August 11, 2025 September 8, 2025 October 13, 2025 November 10, 2025 December 16, 2025* *Meeting original date cancelled due to Spring break *RMC does not meet in December
Proposed Revisions to Austin’s Water Conservation Plan and Drought Contingency Plan Kevin Kluge | Water Conservation Manager October 15, 2024 Conservation and Drought Planning 2 Water Conservation Plan (WCP) Drought Contingency Plan (DCP) Plan for all weather conditions Focuses on drought conditions Describes • Utility and water use information • Conservation (rebates, education, enforcement) • Water loss reduction • Reuse activities Describes • Drought Stages • Drought Triggers (demand and supply) • Drought Actions & Restrictions Must be consistent with the LCRA DCP Includes water consumption and water loss Requires Chapter 6-4 changes goals Water Conservation and Drought Plans Approval – Spring 2024 3 April 16 – Resource Management Commission recommended DCP & WCP 8-0-1 April 17 – Water & Wastewater Commission recommended DCP 8-0, WCP 7-1 April 25 – Water Forward Task Force no recommendation May 2 – City Council approved 11-0 Austin Water committed to work with the Task Force to revise plans Initial Proposed Conservation Goals Gallons per capita per day 4 2019 Plan 2018 Baseline Total GPCD 126 2024 Goal 119 2029 Goal 106 2024 Plan (May 2) 2023 Baseline Total GPCD 127 2029 Goal 123 2034 Goal 116 Continue existing water use, reuse, and water loss activities Implement landscape transformation for new homes Enhance commercial incentive Expand use of My ATX Water alerts and engagement What influenced the current baseline for water use? Key Factors demand 2018 Water Forward and 2019 Water Conservation Plan GPCDs were likely based on under-projected demands Recent years of hot and dry weather contributed to increased Post-pandemic changes in customer behavior contributed to increased demand, especially for single-family residential Key Water Forward water conservation and reuse strategies did not achieve projected savings 5 Water Conservation Activities Activities in May 2 Plan: Water loss reduction Landscape Transformation (Single Family Res.) Reclaimed Water Use My ATX Water • Expanded use of alerts • Irrigation engagement Commercial incentives Public outreach and marketing 6 Additional activities in Nov. 21 Plan: Water loss reduction (Black & Veatch report) Restrict drip irrigation GoPurple requirements and incentives My ATX Water • Commercial water use • Water use benchmarking and budgeting Increase in public outreach and marketing Future reporting activities Quarterly Reports • Commissions and Task Force …
..De Posting Language ..Title Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20240814-006 to revise Fiscal Year 2025 Electric Tariff to enable locally sited solar generation, including local distributed community solar (Solar Standard Offer Rider – Solar Integrator); to remove the maximum capacity limits for on-site renewable generation for High Load Factor Primary Voltage (Demand greater than or equal to 3,000 kW and less than 20,000 kW), High Load Factor Primary Voltage (Demand greater than or equal to 20,000 kW), and High Load Factor Transmission Voltage (Demand greater than or equal to 20 MW); and to correct terms and conditions for High Load Factor Transmission Voltage (Demand greater than or equal to 20 MW). Lead Department Austin Energy. Fiscal Note The Solar Standard Offer Rider is funded through the Power Supply Adjustment. Prior Council Action: August 14, 2024 – Council approved, as amended, Ordinance No. 20240814-006, which included the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 proposed terms, rates, and fee changes for Austin Energy, on a 10-0 vote. December 8, 2022 – Council approved adoption of Austin Energy’s 2022 base rates with additional direction, including a specific instruction that Austin Energy develop a standard offer program for local distributed community solar. For More Information: Amy Everhart, Director, Local Government Relations (512) 322-6087; Russell Maenius, Sr. VP and Chief Financial Officer, (512)-322-6133. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: September 30, 2024 – Recommended by Electric Utility Commission on a 10-0 vote, with one vacancy. October 15, 2024 – To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: The Solar Standard Offer Rider – Solar Integrator, an addition to the City of Austin Fiscal Year 2025 Electric Tariff, enables locally sited solar generation, including local distributed community solar, which implements the Standard Offer Program. These proposed tariff amendments can be found in the City of Austin Fiscal Year 2025 Electric Tariff at pages 40-41. The Standard Offer Program allows Austin Energy to procure locally sited solar generation at market-based rates and increase the Community Solar generation portfolio through a standardized and streamlined approach with pre-established project criteria and published energy value. This method allows system developers to have price transparency that enables them to procure financing, engage potential host customers, identify viable projects, and meet project criteria set by Austin Energy. Through the Standard Offer Program, Austin Energy will purchase the production at a value equal to the avoided costs …
ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 20, 2024 The Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on September 17, 2024, at 301 W. 2nd St. in Austin, Texas. Chair Huang called the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Hanna Huang, Chair Padmini Jambulapati, Vice Chair Pierre Nguyễn Kuo Yang Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Sarah Chen Hailey Easley Sabrina Sha Nayer Sikder Sonny Sin Luan Tran Commissioners Absent: Sarah Xiyi Chen Zachary Dolling PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Introduction of David Magana, Community Liaison, Austin Police Department. David Magana, Community Liaison, Austin Police Department, introduced himself. Shubhada Saxena – Public Safety 1 Approve the minutes of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting on August 20, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of August 20, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Sarah Chen’s motion, Commissioner Sin’s second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Sarah Xiyi Chen and Dolling were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS CONTINUED 2. Presentation by Lee Sherman, Watershed Protection Department, regarding the Asian American Resource Center stormwater improvements and pedestrian bridge. The presentation was made by Lee Sherman, Supervising Engineer, Watershed Protection Department. Presentation by Sari Albornoz, Watershed Protection Department, regarding the Rain to River strategic plan. The presentation was made by Sari Albornoz, Community Engagement Planner/Planner Senior, Watershed Protection Department. Discussion of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission 2025 meeting schedule and location. Discussed. Discussion of the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) Community Input Sessions. Discussed. Approve changes to the membership of the Asian American Resource Center working group. Commissioner Easley was added to the working group without objection. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. WORKING GROUP UPDATE 9. Update from the Community Health working group on potential goals/topics and a list of community stakeholders. Commissioners Tran and Nguyễn provided an update. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS CONTINUED 8. Approve themes for upcoming meetings between the City Manager’s Office and Austin’s Asian American and Pacific Islander community leaders. Discussed with no action. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 1. 3. 5. 6. 2 Chair Huang and Commissioner Sarah Chen requested a presentation from the Central Health CEO. ADJOURNMENT Chair Huang adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m. without objection. The minutes were approved at the XX meeting on XX’s motion, XX’s second on a X-X vote. 3
ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY-OF-LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION (AAQoL) RECOMMENDATION 20241015-005 RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT THE EQUITY-BASED PRESERVATION PLAN Seconded By: October 15, 2024 Recommendation to Council to Adopt the Equity-Based Preservation Plan Date: Subject: Motioned by: ---- RECOMMENDATION: The AAQoL Advisory Commission highly recommends that City Council Members adopt and direct the City Manager to implement the recently developed Equity-Based Preservation Plan. It has been 43 years since The City of Austin’s Historic Preservation Plan was last updated in 1981. A process for an Equity-Based Preservation Plan was initiated in 2021 with substantial time taken to include the broad diverse voices in a way that reflects marginalized communities of the past and the current scope of our communities' needs now. DESCRIPTION OF RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL: WHEREAS, the City of Austin is dedicated to fostering a community that embraces diversity, racial equity, and upholds the principles of equality and human rights; WHEREAS, the AAQoL Advisory Commission was created Ordinance No. 20141211-204 to advise the City Council on issues related to the Asian American Resource Center and to provide on-going guidance and support for the City's Asian American quality of life initiatives; WHEREAS, Austin’s existing plan to guide historic preservation policies, programs, and activities was adopted in 1981; and WHEREAS, both Austin and the historic preservation field have changed substantially in the past 43 years; and WHEREAS, the Historic Landmark Commission initiated the development of a new preservation plan for Austin in 2021; and WHEREAS, the resulting Equity-Based Preservation Plan (the preservation plan) was developed by a community working group with members from across Austin bringing diverse lived experiences as well as professional and community expertise; and WHEREAS, broad, inclusive outreach and engagement around the draft preservation plan reached more than 2,500 people throughout the city to review and comment on the plan’s goals and recommendations; and WHEREAS, the community working group and Historic Landmark Commission revised and finalized the preservation plan based on public feedback; and WHEREAS, the preservation plan aligns with and furthers the goals of the AAQoL Commission, particularly recommendations related to our on-going guidance and support for the City's Asian American quality of life initiatives; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the AAQoL Advisory Commission that we strongly recommend City Council adopts the Equity-Based Preservation Plan and supports its timely implementation with the City Manager. RATIONALE: This resolution reflects the unwavering commitment of the City of Austin and its …
ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION (AAQoL) RECOMMENDATION 20241015-005 RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT THE EQUITY-BASED PRESERVATION PLAN Seconded By: Commissioner Sarah Chen October 15, 2024 Recommendation to Council to Adopt the Equity-Based Preservation Plan Date: Subject: Motioned by: Commissioner Hailey Easley RECOMMENDATION: The AAQoL Advisory Commission highly recommends that City Council Members adopt and direct the City Manager to implement the recently developed Equity-Based Preservation Plan. It has been 43 years since The City of Austin’s Historic Preservation Plan was last updated in 1981. A process for an Equity-Based Preservation Plan was initiated in 2021 with substantial time taken to include the broad diverse voices in a way that reflects marginalized communities of the past and the current scope of our communities' needs now. DESCRIPTION OF RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL: WHEREAS, the City of Austin is dedicated to fostering a community that embraces diversity, racial equity, and upholds the principles of equality and human rights; WHEREAS, the AAQoL Advisory Commission was created Ordinance No. 20141211-204 to advise the City Council on issues related to the Asian American Resource Center and to provide on-going guidance and support for the City's Asian American quality of life initiatives; WHEREAS, Austin’s existing plan to guide historic preservation policies, programs, and activities was adopted in 1981; and WHEREAS, both Austin and the historic preservation field have changed substantially in the past 43 years; and WHEREAS, the Historic Landmark Commission initiated the development of a new preservation plan for Austin in 2021; and WHEREAS, the resulting Equity-Based Preservation Plan (the preservation plan) was developed by a community working group with members from across Austin bringing diverse lived experiences as well as professional and community expertise; and WHEREAS, broad, inclusive outreach and engagement around the draft preservation plan reached more than 2,500 people throughout the city to review and comment on the plan’s goals and recommendations; and WHEREAS, the community working group and Historic Landmark Commission revised and finalized the preservation plan based on public feedback; and WHEREAS, the preservation plan aligns with and furthers the goals of the AAQoL Commission, particularly recommendations related to our on-going guidance and support for the City's Asian American quality of life initiatives; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the AAQoL Advisory Commission that we strongly recommend City Council adopts the Equity-Based Preservation Plan and supports its timely implementation with the City Manager. RATIONALE: This resolution reflects the unwavering commitment …
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, October 15, 2024 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, October 15, 2024 The Resource Management Commission convened in a Regular Called meeting on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Austin Energy Headquarters 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723. Chair Louis Stone called the Resource Management Commission meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. in Attendance: Commissioner Louis Stone, Chair; Board Members/Commissioners Commissioner Paul Robbins, Vice Chair; Commissioner Charlotte Davis; Commissioner Martin Luecke; Commissioner Raphael Swartz; Commissioner Alison Silverstein. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Commissioner Trey Farmer; Commissioner GeNell Gary; Commissioner Dino Sasaridis PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL N/A APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Resource Management Commission Regular Meeting on September 17, 2024. The motion approving the minutes of the Resource Management Commission meeting of September 17, 2024 was approved on Commissioner Silverstein’s motion, Commissioner Luecke second on an 6-0 vote, with Vice Chair Robbins, Commissioners Farmer and Sasaridis off the dais, Commissioner Scaffidi absent, and one vacancy. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend conducting a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20240814-006 to revise Fiscal Year 2025 Electric Tariff to enable locally sited solar generation, including local distributed community solar (Solar Standard Offer Rider – Solar Integrator); to remove the maximum capacity limits for on-site renewable generation for High Load Factor Primary Voltage (Demand greater than or equal to 3,000 kW and less than 20,000 kW), High Load Factor Primary Voltage (Demand greater than or equal to 20,000 kW), and High Load Factor Transmission Voltage (Demand greater than or equal to 20 MW); and to correct terms and conditions for High Load Factor Transmission Voltage (Demand greater than or equal to 20 MW). The motion to recommend conducting a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 20240814-006 to revise Fiscal Year 2025 Electric Tariff RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, October 15, 2024 to enable locally sited solar generation, including local distributed community solar, was approved on Commissioner Silverstein’s motion, Commissioner Davis’s second on a 6-0-1 vote, with Commissioner Gary abstaining, Vice Chair Robbins and Commissioner Sasaridis off the dais, Commissioner Scaffidi absent, and one vacancy. 3. Recommend approval of an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Austin Energy Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund (Ordinance No. 20240814-007) to accept and appropriate $31,593,683 in grant funds from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and add three full-time equivalent grant positions …
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, September 9, 2024 The BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT convened in a Regular meeting on Monday, September 9, 2024, at 301 West 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Jessica Cohen called the Board of Adjustment Meeting to order at 5:45 PM. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance in-Person: Jessica Cohen-Chair, Melissa Hawthorne-Vice Chair, Janel Venzant, Michael Von Ohlen, Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Thomas Ates, Yung-ju Kim, Brian Poteet, Maggie Shahrestani Board Member/Commissioners absent: Jeffery Bowen, Bianca A. Medina-Leal, Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (resigned) PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (4) four speakers signed up/register prior (no later than noon the day before the meeting) 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. None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Board of Adjustment Regular meeting on August 12, 2024. On-Line Link: Draft Minutes for August 12, 2024 The minutes from the meeting August 12, 2024, were approved on Vice Chair’s Melissa Hawthorne motion, Board member Michael Von Ohlen second on a 9-0 vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases. Previous Postponed cases: 2. C15-2024-0024 Christi Lane 2104 Westover Road On-Line Link: ITEM02 ADV PACKET PART1, PART2; PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting the following variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-899 (Fences as Accessory Uses) to increase the height from eight (8) feet (maximum allowed) to twelve (12) feet (requested), in order to erect a fence on the east property line in a “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (West Austin Neighborhood Group). Note: The Land Development Code 25-2-899 Fences as Accessory Uses (A) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a fence: (1) is permitted as an accessory use in any zoning district; and (2) must comply with the requirements of this section. (B) In this section: (1) an ornamental fence is a fence with an open design that has a ratio of solid material to open space of not more than one to four; and (2) a solid fence is a fence other than an ornamental fence. (C) The height restrictions of this section do not apply to an ornamental fence. (D) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a solid fence constructed along a property line may not exceed a height of six feet measured from the natural grade up. (E) If …
BOA INTERPRETATION APPEAL COVERSHEET RE-CONSIDERATION ITEM02/1- APPEAL1 CASE: C15-2024-0025 BOA DATE: October 14th, 2024 ADDRESS: 6708 Bridge Hill Cv COUNCIL DISTRICT: 10 OWNER: Christi S. May APPELLANT: Warren Konkel APPELLANT’S AGENT: Nicholl Wade ZONING: SF-3 / LA LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 5 BRIDGE HILL SUBD APPEAL REQUEST: an appeal challenging staff decision regarding impervious cover approved with building permit 2023-129658BP & 2023-129659BP. SUMMARY: any proposed development must comply with the provisions of the LDC ISSUES: errors on permit application, does not remedy unpermitted construction from 2014 and 2021, vastly exceeds the “grandfathered original construction” IC allowance of 11,408 sq. ft. ZONING LAND USES Site North South East West SF-2 / LA SF-2 / LA SF-2 / LA SF-2 LA Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Lake Austin NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District BRNA ASSOCIATION INC. City of Rollingwood Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Glenlake Neighborhood Association Save Our Springs Alliance TNR BCP – Travis County Natural Resources The Creek at Riverbend Neighborhood Association ITEM02/2- APPEAL1 CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Interpretation Appeal 1 and Appeal 2 Decision Sheet ITEM05 DATE: September 9, 2024 CASE NUMBER: C15-2024-0025 ___Y____Thomas Ates (D1) ___-____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) OUT ___Y____Jessica Cohen (D3) ___Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ___-____Jeffery Bowen (D6) OUT ___Y____Janel Venzant (D7) ___N____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ___Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) ___-____Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (M) RESIGNED ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) ___Y____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ___-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPELLANT’S AGENT: Nicholl Wade APPELLANT: Warren Konkel OWNER: Christy May ADDRESS: 6708 BRIDGE HILL CV SUMMARY OF APPEAL: Appellant challenges issuance of Building Permit 2023-12958 BP on the grounds that the City incorrectly approved impervious cover (IC) of approximately 12,811 square feet, which exceeds IC limitations applicable within the Lake Austin (LA) zoning district. BOARD’S DECISION: Aug 12, 2024 - POSTPONED TO September 9, 2024, DUE TO NOT HAVING ENOUGH BOARD MEMBERS FOR VOTING PURPOSES; September 9, 2024 The public hearing was closed by Madam Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Michael Von Ohlen’s motion to deny the appeal request and uphold staff’s decision; Board member Brian Poteet second on 8-1 votes (Board member Maggie Shahrestani nay); APPEAL REQUEST DENIED AND UPHELD STAFF’S DECISION. RENOTIFICATION-SUMMARY OF APPEAL: Appellant challenges issuance of: Building Permit 2023-129658 BP and ITEM02/3- APPEAL1 Building Permit 2023-129659BP on the grounds that the City of Austin incorrectly approved impervious cover (IC) of approximately 12,811 square feet, which exceeds IC limitations applicable within the Lake Austin (LA) …
ITEM02/131- APPEAL1 ITEM02/132- APPEAL1 ITEM02/133- APPEAL1 ITEM02/134- APPEAL1 ITEM02/136- APPEAL1 ITEM02/140- APPEAL1 ITEM02/141- APPEAL1 ITEM02/142- APPEAL1 ITEM02/143- APPEAL1 ITEM02/144- APPEAL1 ITEM02/145- APPEAL1 ITEM02/146- APPEAL1 ITEM02/147- APPEAL1 ITEM02/148- APPEAL1 City of Austin Development Services Department P.O. Box 1088, Austin, Texas 78767 VESTED RIGHTS DETERMINATION Findings This determination is made under City Code 25-1-541 in response to a claim that the project identified below is vested to earlier regulations and entitled to be reviewed under those regulations. The determination may be reconsidered once at the request of the applicant. Project Name: Pool/Cabana Reconstruction Address: 6708 Bridge Hill Cove Case No. VR-2024-0037000 Date of Application: 6/4/2024 nation: 6/12/2024 Date of Determination: 6/12/2024 Signature: ____________________________________________________________ Date: _______________ _______________________________ 6/12/2024 See Grounds for Determination (reverse) for a summary of the most common grounds for approval or denial. Additional grounds may also apply. Determination (reverse) for a summ (X) DENIED (X) DENIED (X) DENIED Primary Grounds: PROJECT COMPLETE Primary Grounds: PROJECT COMPLETE Findings: The project initiated with the submittal of the Bridge Hill Subdivision plat for this lot, Findings: The project initiated with the submittal of the Bridge Hill Subdivision plat for this lot, was completed with the construction of the residence authorized by building permit 1987- was completed with the construction of the residence authorized by building permit 1987- 010020-BP and accessory swimming pool authorized by building permit 1989-006985-BP. The 010020-BP and accessory swimming pool authorized by building permit 1989-006985-BP. The proposed application is redevelopment of existing permitting and unpermitted improvements proposed application is redevelopment of existing permitting and unpermitted improvements and is considered a new project. and is considered a new project. ITEM02/149- APPEAL1 City of Austin Development Services Department P.O. Box 1088, Austin, Texas 78767 FINDINGS ON RECONSIDERATION OF VESTED RIGHTS DETERMINATION N/A Project Name: 6708 Bridge Hill Cove Address: BP (Building Permit) No. 2023-129658 Case No.: Application Date: June 4, 2024 Determination Date: July 19, 2024 Determination by: Brent Lloyd DSD Development Officer (X) APPROVED Vesting Date: N/A Findings & Conclusions: 1. On June 4, 2024, applicant submitted a petition for vested rights claiming that proposed development under the above-referenced building permit was entitled to review under regulations in effect on the date the 1981 plat application was filed, as modified by the Planning Commission’s subsequent conditions of approval. 2. On June 12, 2024, DSD denied the vested rights claim on the grounds that: “The project initiated with the submittal of the …
