1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 PART 1. Subsection (F) of City Code Section 25-2-1007 (Parking Lots) is amended to read: (F) A landscaped area that is required by this section: (1) may consist of non-contiguous portions, and may be in the form of features commonly referred to as medians, peninsulas, and islands; (2) must be evenly distributed throughout a parking lot, except that the distribution and landscaped area may location of accommodate existing trees or other natural features if the total area requirement is satisfied; [and] (3) may count toward compliance with Section 25-2-1003(A) (General Requirements); and (4) must have an edge-of-pavement treatment that allows overland flow of stormwater runoff across the landscape area except: (a) (b) perimeter landscape areas that are not required to drain to a stormwater control measure; impervious areas on which the land use or activity may generate highly contaminated runoff, as prescribed by the Environmental Criteria Manual; and (c) sites located within the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone. PART 2. City Code Section 25-2-1008 (Irrigation Requirements) is amended to read: 23 § 25-2-1008 IRRIGATION REQUIREMENTS. [(A) An area equal to at least 50% of the total required landscaped area on a project must: (1) be undisturbed natural area(s) or undisturbed existing trees with no potable irrigation; or Page 1 of 62 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 (2) be irrigated by stormwater runoff conveyed from impervious surfaces on the site using one or more of the following methods: (a) overland flow; (b) storm drains; (c) downspouts; (d) rainwater harvesting; (e) retention-irrigation; or (f) other methods of conveyance as prescribed by rule. (B) The drainage area used to irrigate under Subsection (A) must be calculated to provide sufficient water for the landscaped area, as prescribed by rule. (C) Unless the landscaped area under Subsection (A) is being designed as a water quality control under Section 25-8-211, the drainage area used to irrigate the landscaped area: (1) may not include impervious areas on which the land use or activities may generate highly contaminated runoff, as prescribed by rule; and (2) may not include impervious areas used for parking or driving of vehicles if located within the Edwards Aquifer Recharge …
2022 Environmental Code Amendments Phase 1 Environmental Commission S e p t e m b e r 2 1 , 2 0 2 2 C I T Y O F A U S T I N 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 Objective • Respond to por tion of Resolution 20220609- 061 that requires staff to bring for th an ordinance amending Title 25 related to environmental protection. • Due September 15, 2022 • Key subject areas Stormwater Landscape • • • Water Resource Protection Colorado River Protections • Previously identified minor code amendments and other amendments that meet the • objectives of the resolution • Don’t Disincentivize Missing Middle C I T Y O F A U S T I N 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 2 Progress So Far • I n t e r n a l W a t e r s h e d P r o t e c t i o n D e p t ( W P D ) t e c h n i c a l s t a f f • I n p u t f r o m o t h e r d e p a r t m e n t s i n c l u d i n g • Development Services Department • Austin Water • Austin Transportation • CoA Project Connect Office • Housing and Planning • Law • E n v i r o n m e n t a l C o m m i s s i o n W o r k g r o u p 7 / 2 5 / 2 0 2 2 • E n v i r o n m e n t a l C o m m i s s i o n U p d a t e 8 / 3 / 2 0 2 2 • C o d e s a n d O r d i n a n c e s J o i n t C o m m i t t e e 8 / …
9/9/22 C20-2022-005a ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C20-2022-005a, Land Development Code Amendments Description: Consider an ordinance regarding amendments to Title 25 related to environmental protection and landscape requirements. Proposed Language: Draft language is included as Attachment A. Summary of proposed code changes: A summary of the proposed code changes is included as Attachment B. Background: This ordinance responds to Council Resolution No. 20220609-061, which initiated Land Development Code amendments related to environmental, drainage, and landscape requirements. The resolution directed staff to present most of the initiated amendments to Council for consideration by September 15, 2022. The initiated code amendments and a summary of the staff proposal is provided below: 1. Establish criteria that prioritize when green stormwater methods should be required or incentivized over conventional stormwater controls; The proposed code amendments would require most sites to use green stormwater infrastructure, or GSI, to meet water quality treatment requirements. This amendment was previously proposed and reviewed as part of the Land Development Code (LDC) Revision. Under current code, many sites meet water quality treatment requirements by building a sedimentation/filtration pond. Sedimentation/filtration devices provide some water quality benefits by filtering polluted runoff and helping control stream-channel erosion, but they do not significantly address other important ancillary goals such as supporting on-site vegetation, increasing rainwater infiltration, and reducing potable water consumption. Requiring most sites to use GSI instead of conventional grey stormwater infrastructure will provide myriad benefits, including stormwater infiltration, soil health, wildlife habitat, urban heat island mitigation, water conservation, aesthetic value, and other ecosystem services.1 GSI also provides enhanced water quality benefits compared to sedimentation/filtration devices, including better removal of nutrients from stormwater and further reductions in erosive flows.2 The proposed code amendments would allow developments to choose from a variety of green stormwater controls, including biofiltration ponds, rain gardens, rainwater harvesting systems, porous pavement, and retention-irrigation systems (which can be built in conjunction with green roofs). All of these systems beneficially use rainwater to infiltrate and/or offset potable 1 Christman et al. 2022. Stormwater Control Measure Audit. City of Austin, Unpublished. 2 Richter, A. 2018. Structural Stormwater Control Measure Performance Update 2018. City of Austin, SR-18-08. 1 9/9/22 C20-2022-005a water. Staff also proposes to increase the beneficial use benefits of these controls over time through improvements to the design criteria in the Environmental Criteria Manual. The proposed code amendments provide some exceptions from the GSI requirement, allowing conventional controls to be …
RESOLUTION NO. 20220609-061 WHEREAS, protecting our environment is the foundation for sustaining our planet, community, and economy; and WHEREAS, the City ofAustin's "State of Our Environment: 2020 Annual Report," showed that creeks in the Desired Development Zone scored on average 10 points lower than those in the Drinking Water Protection Zone; and WHEREAS, the Drinking Water Protection Zone designation located on the west side of Austin has restricted development through regulations creating positive environmental outcomes, while the Desired Development Zone, located in Central and East Austin, has more permissive regulations that have resulted in some negative outcomes; and WHEREAS, properties located in the Desired Development Zone have more permissive development regulations with regard to the size of creek buffers, impervious cover limits, cut and fill, and construction on slopes; and WHEREAS, extensive empirical literature links exposure to nature with better health, and creeks provide city-wide opportunities to experience nature; and WHEREAS, current code allows for structures such as in-channel detention basins and concrete wastewater manholes to be placed in creeks, which can cause erosion and other severe, often long-lasting consequences that can be expensive to reverse; and WHEREAS, the City is faced with the existing and growing threat of industrial discharges that can negatively impact creeks and communities located primarily on the east side of the City of Austin; and Page 1 of 10 WHEREAS, there has been a steady increase in the amount of land area in Austin covered by impervious surfaces and a corresponding steady decrease in the amount of pervious land area capable of absorbing rainfall; and WHEREAS, one result of the historically high rates of development is a rise in the amount of runoff that flows off-site from developed properties and into older, undersized stormwater drain systems, creeks, rivers, and lakes, contributing to increases in flooding severity, damage to private property, loss of life, and water pollution; and WHEREAS, currently City Code allows redeveloped sites to use existing impervious cover as a baseline for drainage calculations, resulting in increased runoff and contributing to flooding and erosive flows downstream; and WHEREAS, increasing density reduces sprawl and thereby reduces traffic congestion, pollution, and development of open spaces and agricultural; and WHEREAS, a U.S. Geological Survey study found that using green stormwater infrastructure for water quality provided enhanced mitigation of peak flows and run-off volumes compared to large, detention-based stormwater control practices; and WHEREAS, the Watershed Protection Department "Master …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: 9/21/2022 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: COUNCIL DISTRICT: 1 Manor ISD Elementary School #10 (SP-2022-0095CX) Manor ISD Elementary School #10 (Monica Silva) LOCATION: 10400 Wildhorse Ranch Trail, Austin, Texas 78724 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: Tunde Daramola, Environmental Review Specialist Senior, DSD, 512-974-6316, Babatunde.Daramola@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: REQUEST: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: STAFF CONDITIONS: Gilleland Creek Watershed, Suburban, Desired Development Zone Variance request is as follows: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill over 4feet up to 33feet. Staff recommends this variance, having determined the findings of fact to have been met. Provide structural containment of fill with a terraced retaining wall where applicable. Increase tree inches by adding 20 native trees over required number of trees. Provide pollinator plants along with educational signage for the children. Use rainwater harvesting on site. Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Project Name: Ordinance Standard: Watershed Protection Ordinance Variance Request: Manor ISD Elementary School #10 To allow for fill exceeding 4 feet up to 33 feet for building construction Include an explanation with each applicable finding of fact. A. Land Use Commission variance determinations from Chapter 25-8-41 of the City Code: 1. The requirement will deprive the applicant of a privilege available to owners of similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous development subject to similar code requirements. Yes. The variance will not be providing a special privilege to the applicant. The property slopes steeply down from Wildhorse Ranch Trail ROW at the west to the southeastern corner of the site over a 52-foot fall. The proposed buildings are constrained in design flexibility due to the requirements of the Texas Education Agency, City of Austin, and ADA. The size of the school is determined by what TEA allows based on student per square foot requirements which is not a design choice. In order to facilitate this type of development, substantial fill is required, and the layout has to follow the TEA, COA and ADA guidelines which has constricted design flexibility. Similarly situated property do not have to meet the aforementioned requirements the way a public elementary school is required. 2. The variance: a) Is not necessitated by the scale, layout, construction method, or other design decision made by the applicant, unless the design decision provides greater overall environmental protection than is achievable without the variance; Yes. The school must …
MANOR ISD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL #10 10400 WILDHORSE RANCH TRL SP-2022-0095CX Tunde Daramola Environmental Review Specialist Senior Development Services Department 1 Synopsis and Site requirements OUTLINE Property Data Existing Conditions Variance Request Grading Exhibit Variance Exhibits Variance Recommendation and Conditions 2 PROPERTY DATA Gilleland Creek Watershed Suburban Watershed Classification Desired Development Zone Not located over the Edwards aquifer recharge zone 3 SYNOPSIS 11.05-acre site within the Wildhorse Planned Unit Development, proposing the construction of a public elementary school with driveways, water wastewater and drainage improvements. Elevation ranges from 605’ in the west to 556’ in the southeast corner. The natural sloping nature has necessitated the amount of fill for this project. Limited design flexibility since project is subject to TEA, COA and ADA requirements 4 5 EXISTING CONDITIONS Ground vegetation is typical grasses, prairie, 6 VARIANCE REQUEST To allow fill in excess of 4 feet and up to 33 feet within the Desired Development Zone. (LDC 25-8-342) 7 Grading Exhibit Necessitated because of the sloping nature of the site, previous use as spoils area for subdivision development and other requirements (TEA, COA and ADA requirements) 8 VARIANCE RECOMMENDATION & CONDITIONS Staff recommends the variance, having determined that the required findings of fact have been met. Staff also recommends and supports the following conditions in accordance to approved variance exhibits: • Provide structural containment of fill with a terraced retaining wall where • applicable. Increase tree inches on site by adding 20 native trees over the required number of trees. • Provide pollinator plants along with educational signage for the kids. • Use rainwater harvesting on site. 9 V A R I A N C E E X H I B I T S 10 11 THANK YOU REFERENCES GOOGLE EARTH VARIANCE PACKET GIS PROPERTY PROFILE 13
Trash in Creeks Field Investigation Report and Benchmark Research Study Andrew Clamann Environmental Commission 9/21/2022 Andrew.Clamann@austintexas.gov Mateo.Scoggins@austintexas.gov Leila.Gosselink@austintexas.gov Resolution No. 20200123-108 (CIUR 2234) field study benchmark report upstream concentration source downstream concentration Typical pollutant assessment: downstream – upstream = source contribution This assessment does not work for trash Variability in storm intensity Variability in stream character Data Collection • 20 Creeks • 110 miles • Observations every 30ft • 19,467 data points Scooters only 21 found Small number of occurrence due to: o reduced permitted fleets (since 2020) o improved process for reporting (311) o efficient process for removal (vendor) Trash intensity score + source presence • Overflowing dumpster • Outfall/tributary • Encampment • Dumping historic site • Dumping point source • Dumping unknown • Property management Sources by occurrence Takeaway # 1 Encampment was the most commonly-observed source, but is similar in intensity and range to most other sources Result: A georeferenced map of intensity* and sources example: upper shoal creek *can be used by internal or external partners for strategic cleaning https://arcg.is/0z48bj0 Takeaway # 2 Trash intensity is not proportional to its drainage area (source input locations are deceiving) Geospatial analysis using 300’ and 3000’ buffers Population Transportation Land Use Takeaway # 3 There were no statistically significant correlations between trash intensity and: landuse, census, transportation, • • • • parks, etc. Takeaway # 4 Virtually anything can be found in creeks, but single use plastics were the most common item clothing, tents, bedding recreation items, toys erosion matting, silt fences packaging, shipping office, household lawn tools, mulch bags, garden hoses, appliances medical, electronics, textiles, hardware traffic cones, barriers, safety construction materials, asphalt, lumber Telecommunication cables, displaced infrastructure 500+ shopping carts Takeaway # 5 76% of the trash is found in 10% of the area (opportunity for strategic site selection for cleanups by COA, partners, contractors, volunteers) Field report provides diverse assemblage of recommendations at different scales • • • • • • • site-specific cleanups, improved rules for dumpsters, structural controls, enforcement, education/outreach, coordination with partners, etc Benchmarking Research Report • EXTRACTION (physically removing trash from waterways) ex: structural controls, machines, manual labor • INTERCEPTION (keeping trash from entering waterways) ex: education, enforcement, landscape cleanups, structural controls • SOURCE REDUCTION (stemming the flow into our community) ex: limit single use plastics Extraction • creek and lake cleanups* • requirement/enforcement of vendors/individuals to clean up • targeted cleanups …
Zoning and Platting Commission Resolution Whereas, the Austin City Council passed Resolution 20220609-061 “relating to environmental protections and water quality”; and Whereas, the City Council directed the City Manager “to address the equitable protection of the environment throughout the City of Austin as part of the Watershed Protection Strategic Plan’; and Whereas, the proposed regulations include green stormwater infrastructure and functional green to lessen the heat island effect and provide other benefits; and Whereas, the proposed regulations lessen environmental reviews for some projects including water quality controls, critical environmental features, construction on slopes and watershed impervious cover limits; and Whereas, the City of Austin Zoning and Platting Commission welcomes improved environmental protections and water quality throughout the entire City. Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Zoning and Platting Commission encourages the Austin City Council to approve C20-2022-005a, Land Development Code Amendments with the following changes: • Implementation of Functional Green requirements will be deferred until such time as the Emergency Rules for the Environmental Criteria Manual is adopted to reflect the appropriate Criteria; • Allow boat dock access to remain within 50’ of the Lake as it relates to items 25-8-25 (B)(2), 25-8-27 (D)(2) • Under Section 25-8-64(E) for lots that cannot meet this criteria a mechanism to allow smaller units will be developed • Remove 25-8-213(A)(1) proposed changes • Clarify that the impervious cover limit in § 25-5-3 (B)(13)(b) is the impervious cover allowed by the zoning not to exceed 55%, Be it further resolved as Part of Phase 2 of Council initiated code updates that the following directions from the Council resolution be completed as soon as possible: • Require the environmental staff to work with Austin’s Equity Office to address inequities created by different rules for the Desired Development Zone and Critical Water Quality Zones such as Barton Springs; • Once the Affordability impact is determined any negative aspects will be counter balanced with incentives to ensure that there is no negative financial impact of these new requirements; • Recommend that all subdivisions and site plans in Urban Watersheds meet steep slope protections; and • Recommend new and redeveloped projects to use greenfield conditions as a baseline when calculating drainage requirements
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20220921-002 Date: September 21, 2022 Subject: Ordinance Amendment to Title 25 related to environmental protection, landscape requirements, and site plan requirements Motion by: Jennifer L. Bristol WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission has considered the ordinance amendments to Title 25 related to environmental protection and landscape requirements, and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes this ordinance responds to Council Resolution No. 20220609-061, which initiated Land Development Code amendments related to environmental, drainage, and landscape requirements. The resolution directed staff to present most of the initiated amendments to Council for consideration. Seconded by: Kevin Ramberg THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the amendments to Title 25 with the following Environmental Commission recommendations. 1. Require small-scale missing middle projects to send out zoning and building notifications to adjacent neighbors within 500 ft. Notices should be, at a minimum in English and Spanish. 2. Require landscaping and functional green infrastructure to have a long-term maintenance plan to ensure plant survival, reduce heat island effects, and increase tree canopy. 3. Bring affected neighborhood drainage up to code to improve capacity and reduce environmental impact 4. Remove “grandfathered” development projects before May 18, 1986, so everyone receives equitable 5. Consider slopes in urban and suburban watersheds as the same. 6. Consider the environmental and economic impact on adjacent landowners of small-scale missing middle due to leakage. review and protections. projects. 7. Review SF-3 and above for equitable application of the proposed code changes. 8. Review watersheds across the city to create similar or equitable water quality standards similar to the Barton Creek Watersheds to improve the downstream impact to the Colorado River. 9. Include increased traffic and its environmental impact in neighborhoods where small-scale missing middle projects will occur. 10. Require all new code or improved code to comply with Atlas-14 standards. 11. Require public notification and review of in-channel flood variances. 12. Incentivize electric car charging stations in small-scale missing middle projects and commercial development. 1 13. Incentivize use of solar capturing technology in small-scale missing middle projects and single-family homes. 14. Encourage public input to all code changes. a. Environmental Commission wishes to voice their concern that the public was not included in this code rewrite. maintenance. 15. Encourage water catchment systems in commercial development for landscaping and functional green 16. Reinstate that the public is notified of Section 25-8-25(b)(4) changes regarding neighborhood plans adopted by Council. 17. Require the environmental staff to work …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20220921-003 Seconded by: Kevin Ramberg Date: September 21, 2022 Subject: Manor ISD Elementary School #10 (SP-2022-0095CX) Motion by: Jennifer Bristol RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting to vary from LDC 25-8- 342 to allow fill over 4 feet up to 33 feet, and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the site is located in the Gilleland Creek Watershed, Suburban, Desired Development Zone; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that Staff recommends this variance, with conditions having determined the required Findings of Fact have been met. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the variance request with the following: Staff Conditions: • Provide structural containment of fill with a terraced retaining wall where applicable • Increase tree inches by adding 20 native trees over the required number of trees • Provide pollinator plants along with educational signage for the children • Use rainwater harvesting on-site and the following Environmental Commission Conditions: • • • • • • Consider including solar technology Consider using A/C Condensation catchment system Consider including at least one charging station for staff or visitors Encourage a long-term tree care plan for the new and existing trees Consider natural classroom and natural play areas Consider composting and gardening educational areas. 1 VOTE 11-0 For: Aguirre, Barrett Bixler, Bedford, Bristol, Brimer, Nickells, Ramberg, Schiera, Scott, Thompson, and Qureshi Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: None Approved By: Kevin Ramberg, Environmental Commission Chair 2
Economic Prosperity Commission September 21, 2022, 6:30pm Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101 Some members of the COMMISSION 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 Michelle Clemons, michelle.clemons@austintexas.gov , 512-974- 2713 or Nydia Castillo, Nydia.castillo@austintexas.gov, 512-974-6452. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. OPENING REMARKS: Introduction of members and staff liaison Commissioners: Rachel Green- Mayor’s Appointee, Larry Anazia - District 1; Kirsha Haverlah District 2, Alexis Taylor -District 3, Michael Nahas- District 4, Preston Tom- District 5, Will Townsend- District 6, Amy Noel- District 7, Nathan Ryan- District 8, Vacant- District 9, Kelsey Hitchingham -District 10. Staff: Michelle Clemons, Nydia Castillo PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES from August 2022, Meeting 2. OLD BUSINESS a. None 3. NEW BUSINESS b. Welcome and new commission member introductions c. Refresher on focus areas from Q2, 2022, survey c. Working group reports: i. Working Group Report ii. Intercommission Working Group Report iii. Joint Sustainability Commission Member Report iv. Reproductive health working group ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Michelle Clemons at Economic Development Department, at (512-974-2713), for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Economic Prosperity Commission, please contact Michelle Clemons at (Michelle.Clemons@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2713).
DOWNTOWN COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 21, 2022, TIME: 5:30 p.m. Austin City Hall, Council Chamber, Room 1001 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Downtown 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 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, please contact mona.sanchez@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-7864. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: August Harris, Chair Christopher Lehman, Vice Chair Megan Meisenbach Kimberly Taylor Mike Lavigne Preston Reine Laura Templeton Amy Wong Mok Scott Strickland CALL TO ORDER Ralph Ismael Nelly Paulina Ramirez Cynthia Weatherby Jen Weaver Josh Lickteig Joel Sher Ben Heimsath Kelan Robinson 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 STAFF BRIEFINGS Department. Health. 1. Approve the minutes of the Downtown Commission July 20, 2022, meeting. 2. Staff briefing regarding downtown public safety, Commander Eric Fitzgerald, Austin Police 3. Staff briefing regarding Austin Public Health Report, Adrienne Sturrup, Adrienne, Austin Public DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Discussion of recent activities and actions taken by the Design Commission 2. Discussion of recent activities and actions taken by the Historic Landmark 3. Discussion of recent activities and actions taken by the Urban Transportation Commission Commission 4. Discussion of recent activities and actions taken by the Arts Commission 5. Discussion of recent activities and actions taken by the Music Commission 6. Discussion of recent activities and actions taken by the Parks & Recreation Board 7. Discussion of recent activities and actions taken by the Public Safety Commission FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Mona Sanchez at the Economic Development Department, at (512) 974-7864 for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For …
Downtown Commission Meeting Austin Police Department – Update Wednesday, September 21, 2022 Eric Fitzgerald, Commander - Downtown Area Command eric.fitzgerald@austintexas.gov Topics • Overall Safety in the Downtown Area Command • Homelessness in the Downtown Area and APD’s role • Alternative Transportation (Scooter) Incidents • 911 vs. 311 Overall Safety Actual Safety – Protecting people’s physical welfare. Perceived Safety – The community might be safe, but a history of unsafe incidents and personal experiences might make them feel otherwise. *Maintaining both is critical in maintaining trust and credibility with the community. Violent Crime Data DTAC Part 1 Violent Crime 1/1/2021- 9/19/2022 Homicide Sexual Assualt Robbery Agg. Assault Part 1 Violent Crime Total 2021 (YTD) 2022 (YTD) Change 2021 2022 (YTD) Change 2021-2022 (YTD) Total 12 100 131 259 502 0% -15% -2% -36% -23% 20% 12% 35% -7% 7% 6 46 65 101 218 6 54 66 158 284 5 41 48 109 203 6 46 65 101 218 Property Crime Data DTAC Part 1 Property Crime 1/1/2021- 9/19/2022 Burglary of Residence/Non-Residence Auto Theft Burgalry of Vehicle Theft Simple Assault Part 1 Property Crime Total 2021 (YTD) 2022 (YTD) Change 2021 2022 (YTD) Change 2021-2022 Total 229 324 706 1660 1434 4353 135 6% 177 21% 440 -12% 952 3% 833 -2% 0% 2537 -30% -17% -40% -26% -28% -28% 94 147 266 708 601 1816 94 147 266 708 601 1816 89 121 303 687 615 1815 Highlights • Aggravated Assaults are down -7% YTD from 2021 • Burglary of Vehicles are down -12% YTD from 2021 • Robbery is up 35% YTD from 2021 • Auto Theft is up 21% YTD from 2021 • Sexual Assault is up 12% YTD from 2021 Shots Fired Data DTAC Shots Fired Calls for Service Shots Fired Calls 2021 (YTD) 2022 (YTD) Change 2021 2022 (YTD) Change 2021-2022 Total 87 55 -42% 32 32 42 -24% *Shots fired calls, officer-involved shootings, shooting urgent calls, etc. In 2021-2022, 24%(21/87) of DTAC Shots Fired Calls occurred in the area of 5th to 8th St. between Red River St and Brazos St. 2021 & 2022 Shots Fired Map Gun Arrest Data DTAC Gun Arrests by Possession Offense 1/1/2021- 9/19/2022 Possession of Firearm by Felon Unlawful Carrying Weapon 2021 (YTD) 2022 (YTD) Change 2021 2022 (YTD) Change 2021-2022 Total 54 30 195 106 31% 136 -20% -16% 33% 31% 24 89 24 89 18 68 -17% 113 …
REGULAR MEETING of the COMMISSION ON VETERAN AFFAIRS Wednesday, September 21, 2022 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM City of Austin Permitting & Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Room 1401 Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Commission on Veteran 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 comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, email the board liaison at Damian.Pantoja@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Christopher “Cam” Wilson (Chair) Kevin Lenau (Vice) Manuel Jimenez Adrenne Mendoza Maria Brown-Spence Jose Carrasco Elisabeth Collura-Rosenberg Jason Denny Pete Salazar Charles W. Cupp Some members of the Commission on Veteran Affairs may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may speak up to three minutes on an item only once either in-person or remotely. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3253 or Damian.Pantoja@austintexas.gov AGENDA ADDENDUM CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Veteran Affairs Regular Meeting of May 18, 2. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Veteran Affairs Special called meeting of 2022 Aug 5, 2022 DISCUSSION ITEMS City of Austin STAFF BRIEFINGS ADJOURNMENT 3. Identifying any veteran encampments and number of homeless veterans located in the 4. Vouchers with TSO for Veterans 5. Keeping the meetings in a hybrid model and begin the conversation of new meeting date/time for the new calendar DISCUSSION ITEMS ACTION ITEMS 6. Opportunity for anyone to share future agenda items possibly vote 7. Reminder-email addresses used for Boards and Commissions. Requirement for use of City email only 8. Reminder for everyone about the communication and attendance policy 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 Sammi Curless at 512-974-3256 or damian.pantoja@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
Meeting of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee September 21, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. Permitting and Development Center (PDC) – Room #1406 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee may be participating by video conference. 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, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3509 or greg.dutton@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS Nadia Barrera-Ramirez (Chair) Claire Hempel (Vice-Chair) Awais Azhar Todd Shaw Ann Denkler Jolene Kiolbassa Greg Anderson CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers signed up prior to commencement of the meeting will be allowed to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the June 15, 2022, meeting minutes. 2. Approval of the August 17, 2022, meeting minutes. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. 2023 Meeting Schedule. Discuss and approve the 2023 meeting schedule. 4. Historic Design Standards Amendments. Discuss and consider a recommendation for initiation of amendments to Title 25 of the City Code to codify the Historic Design Standards as a tool for interpreting the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards. (No changes to the historic review process are Facilitator: Chair Barrera-Ramirez City Attorney: None 1 proposed.) City Staff: Andrew Rice, Housing and Planning and Department, (512) 974-1686, andrew.rice@austintexas.gov 5. Project Connect. Discuss and consider a recommendation for adoption of an ordinance amending Title 25 of City Code to create a foundational ordinance for Transit System Projects to facilitate the construction of critical transportation infrastructure. City Staff: Donna Galati, Project Connect Office, (512) 974-2733, Donna.Galati@austintexas.gov DISCUSSION ITEMS 6. Update on Potential Upcoming and Current Code Amendments – City Staff: Greg Dutton, Housing and Planning and Department, (512) 974-3509, Greg.Dutton@austintexas.gov. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Future agenda items will NOT be discussed at the current meeting, but will be offered for initiation, discussion, and/or possible recommendation to the full Planning Commission at a FUTURE meeting. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or …
In-Process Code Amendments 9/16/22 AMENDMENT • C20-2022-013 Creative Space Bonus and Incentive Initiated by Council 9/1/22 • • C20-2022-012 Great Streets Fee-In-Lieu Mechanism Initiated by Council 7/28/22 • • C20-2022-011 Live Music • Venue Initiated by Council on 7/28/22 • C20-2022-009 Sixth St Height Exception Initiated by Council on 6/9/22 • • C20-2022-008 Capitol Dominance Overlay Initiated by Council on 5/19/22 • • C20-2022-007 ADU • Initiated by Council on 6/9/22 • Combined with C20-2021- 011 • • C20-2022-006 NBG CMU subdistrict change Initiated by Council on 5/19/22 • C20-2022-005a Environmental and Water Quality Initiated by Council on 6/9/22 • C20-2022-005b Environmental and Water Quality Initiated by Council on 6/9/22 • • 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. NOTES • Creates a new bonus and incentive program for creative spaces • Creates a mechanism for fees to be paid in-lieu of constructing great streets • Creates new use and bonus provisions for live music venue • Amends overlay to allow for additional height • Allows properties in CDO to participate in Downtown Density Bonus Program • Additional direction and clarification on ADU changes • Related to C20- 2021-011 • Amends height and FAR for CMU subdistrict • Amendments to environmental and water quality regulations • Amendments to environmental and water quality regulations LEAD DEPT • Economic Development EST. COUNCIL DATE • TBD • Housing and Planning • Economic Development • Housing and Planning • Late 2022/Early 2023 • Late 2022/Early 2023 • Late 2022 • Housing and Planning • Late 2022 • Development Services • Late 2022 • Housing and Planning • Fall 2022 • Watershed Protection • Fall 2022 • Watershed Protection • Early-Mid 2023 • C20-2022-004 • Relaxes Compatibility Changes compatibility • Housing and Planning • Fall 2022 In-Process Code Amendments 9/16/22 AMENDMENT • Initiated by Council on 6/9/22 • C20-2022-003 South Central Waterfront Regulating Plan Initiated by PC on 6/14/22 • • C20-2022-002 Parkland Dedication Expansion Initiated by Council on 4/7/22 • • C20-2021-013 Floodplain Regulations – Commercial Redevelopment Exception Initiated by PC on 12/14/21 • • C20-2021-012 Residential in Commercial Initiated by Council on 12/9/21 • C20-2021-011 ADU Expansion Initiated by Council on 12/9/21 • C20-2021-014 Project Connect Initiated by Council on 10/29/22 • • C20-2021-006 Vertical Mixed Use Affordable Housing Initiated by PC on 7/27/21 Initiated by Council on 11/18/21 • • C20-2021-003 Downtown Density Bonus Updates Initiated by Council on …
PROPOSED LANGUAGE FOR PROJECT CONNECT ORDINANCE DRAFT SUBJECT TO ADDITIONAL CHANGES Project Connect is the City’s high-capacity public transit system expansion, PART 1. which will ultimately consist of a light rail network, an expanded bus system, transportation terminals and stations, maintenance facilities, and all associated improvements necessary for operation of the transit system. To facilitate the construction of this critical transportation infrastructure, certain modifications and waivers to City Code are necessary to ensure the construction of a high-capacity transit system. PART 2. This ordinance and the attached Exhibits A and B consist of the “Transit System Regulations”. Development of the Transit System shall conform to the limitations and conditions set forth in this ordinance. If this ordinance and the attached exhibits conflict, this ordinance controls. Except as otherwise provided by this ordinance, all other rules, regulations, and ordinances of the City apply. PART 3. The attached exhibits are incorporated into this ordinance in their entirety as though set forth fully in the text of this ordinance. The exhibits are as follows: A. B. Transit System Exhibit Rail Construction Noise and Mitigation Plan Requirements PART 4. Definitions. A) Transit System Project means a transportation project generally depicted on Exhibit A with any related appurtenances, including but not limited to a rail and public transit line, rail station, or a transportation terminal, funded by a public entity and located on publicly owned land or in the right-of-way or a public easement. B) Unless otherwise specifically defined, all terms in this ordinance shall have the meaning established in Title 25 of Code of the City of Austin, Texas (the “Land Development Code”). PART 5. A Transit System Project for rail lines or any associated infrastructure necessary to construct the rail lines must comply with a noise and mitigation plan approved by the City that meets the requirements listed in Exhibit B. To the extent there is a conflict with Chapter 9-2 (Noise and Amplified Sound), the approved noise and mitigation plan will control. PROPOSED LANGUAGE FOR PROJECT CONNECT ORDINANCE DRAFT SUBJECT TO ADDITIONAL CHANGES PART 6. Transit System Uses as described in 25-2-6(28). A) The use of a site for a traction powered substation is a Local Utility Service use B) The use of a site for the provision of maintenance, repair, vehicular or equipment servicing, material storage, or similar activities for rail lines is a Maintenance and Facilities use as described in …
RESOLUTION NO. 20211029-003 WHEREAS, the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan ("ASMP") (Ordinance No. 20190411-033) is the transportation element of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan and calls for a 50/50 mode share by 2039, which includes increasing use of sustainable modes such as walking, bicycling, teleworking and transit; WHEREAS, City Council adopted Resolution No. 20190808-081 directing the City Manager to "analyze and report on options for the City of Austin and other related or interested public or private entities to leverage resources to support the creation, operation, and maintenance of a high-capacity transit system"; WHEREAS, Austin voters approved Project Connect, the regional high- capacity transit system, on November 3,2020; WHEREAS, on December 18,2020, the City of Austin and the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority created a local government corporation named the Austin Transit Partnership Local Government Corporation to aid the City and Capital Metro and act on their behalf to accomplish the governmental purpose of implementing the Project Connect System Plan; WHEREAS, in a report entitled Saving Time and Making Cents: A Blueprintfor Building Transit Better ("Eno Report"), published in 2021, the Eno Center for Transportation identified local regulation, permitting, and decision- making procedures throughout the United States as an obstacle to achieving viable, cost-effective transit systems on par with those of peer nations; WHEREAS, noting that local development codes are generally ill- suited to the nature and scale of mass transit, the Eno Report found that jurisdictions that have successfully constructed mass transit systems apply modified regulations and review procedures to accommodate the unique challenges Page 1 0f 3 transit construction presents and the ways it differs from private development or conventional transportation and public works projects; WHEREAS, the City ofAustin's Land Development Code does not provide for the design and permitting of linear construction required for mobility and transit facilities that encompass large areas, include subsurface and above-ground elements, and span multiple zoning districts and watersheds; WHEREAS, greater flexibility and more carefully tailored regulations are required to facilitate construction of Project Connect; WHEREAS, City staff routinely interprets and applies City Code to development and capital improvement applications; WHEREAS, the Land Development Code, existing regulations, criteria, and procedures should be flexibly applied to facilitate construction of Project Connect to the greatest extent possible until existing requirements can be amended; WHEREAS, there are Project Connect MetroRapid and MetroRail projects currently moving forward in advance of the Orange and Blue Line light rail projects; …
EXHIBIT B – Rail Construction Noise and Mitigation Plan Requirements The Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) will submit the required components listed below to be reviewed and approved by City Staff. City Staff will review the plan to ensure that all required components are present in the plan and are satisfactory to City Staff before approval. ATP commits to adhere and ensure that contracted parties responsible for light rail construction activities adhere to the policies and procedures housed within the submitted plans. The following components are required: 1. Construction Noise Mitigation and Monitoring Plan Construction noise impacts will be documented in the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS), completed in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process. Mitigation measures identified in the Mitigation Monitoring Plan, affirmed in the FEIS and Record of Decision, will be included in contract documents, monitored for implementation during final design and construction. Measures to minimize impacts will include, but are not limited to: • • • Sound monitoring during construction Limiting idling and back up alarms of equipment Limiting certain activities during certain times 2. Noise Control Plan Requirements for Contractors during Construction ATP will require all contractors to submit a Noise Control Plan as part of their contract that addresses mitigation for their specific schedule, equipment, and methods of construction. ATP will submit their requirements of contractors for this plan to the City. The requirements will include, but are not limited to: Schedule (dates and times of day) and methods of construction • Contractor’s specific equipment types • • Maximum noise limits for each piece of equipment with certification testing • Prohibitions on certain types of equipment and processes during the night or daytime hours • • Methods for projecting construction noise levels • • Methods for responding to community complaints in line with the Programmatic Project Identification of specific sensitive locations near construction sites Implementation of noise control measures where appropriate Communications Plan. 3. Programmatic Project Communications Plan This plan will contain requirements for programmatic communications including how the program will communicate to the public about construction impacts and timelines, posting of public-facing materials, procedures for submission of noise and construction impact complaints, and how complaints will be handled. • This plan will be adhered to by all contractors for the program. This plan will dictate high-level requirements that ensure consistency of information, noticing, monitoring, reporting, and responding to complaints. Items that are …
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Historic Design Standards City of Austin September 2022 Welcome In Austin, historic preservation encourages the preservation of historic buildings, structures, sites, and districts; promotes awareness of cultural and architectural heritage; and helps shape a more sustainable, equitable, and livable place. As the city grows, these Historic Design Standards will help property owners, designers, builders, and historic preservation professionals make consistent decisions about how to meet present-day needs while stewarding local built heritage and achieving larger goals. Clear standards and graphics show good practices, as well as changes to avoid. The Historic Design Standards were created by a working group representing property owners, designers, developers, advocates, and the Historic Landmark Commission. The working group sought to develop locally relevant standards grounded in national preservation principles. Many members are laypeople, and readability was a key concern: the standards needed to be understandable by property owners and neighbors considering whether to apply for historic district designation, as well as by architects. A Maintenance and Preservation chapter and illustrated glossary support those who want to learn more about architectural elements and materials. The Historic Design Standards promote long-term sustainability by supporting the retention and repair of existing buildings, which keep tons of old-growth wood and other material in use and out of the landfill. They also support sustainable solutions for making buildings more energy efficient now, from high-impact improvements like attic insulation and duct sealing to DIY changes such as weather-stripping around windows and doors. Historic Preservation Office staff are available to answer questions and provide feedback on proposed projects. Reach out to preservation@austintexas.gov or call (512) 974-3393. Left cover image: People looking out over Austin, ca. 1940s Acknowledgments Design Standards Working Group The Historic Landmark Commission created the Design Standards Working Group on September 24, 2018 to create a new set of historic design standards, with the goals of providing clear, user-friendly standards and guidelines for all historic property owners and of simplifying the historic district application process. This document is the product of the working group’s efforts and is modeled on the Preservation Austin design standards template produced through a community initiative in April 2011. David Carroll, AIA Urban Design Commission, preservation architect Janet Beinke Historic district property owner Cara Bertron Historic Preservation Office staff Madeline Clites Preservation consultant Angela Gaudette Historic Preservation Office staff Laura Keating Urban Design staff Marie Oehlerking-Read Texas Historical Commission staff (prev.) Misael Ramos Representative from potential …
Frequently Asked Questions This FAQ sheet is intended to provide a brief orientation to the Historic Design Standards. Please contact preservation@austintexas.gov if you have further questions. 1 Why were the Historic Design Standards I own a property in a locally designated historic developed? Don’t we already have standards for district. How will the Historic Design Standards 3 historic properties? affect me? The Historic Design Standards were developed to clarify existing standards for historic landmarks and National Register districts. They will also make the historic district application process easier and more equitable for new districts. The Historic Design Standards will not affect previously agreed-upon design standards for existing historic districts. They do align with existing district design standards and may be adopted by property owners within each district if desired. The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation form the foundation of preservation practice in the United States and are used in Austin to evaluate proposed changes to historic landmarks and in National Register districts. However, these very general standards can be hard to interpret when planning and evaluating specific projects. The Historic Design Standards clarify them with more specific good practices and illustrations. Right now, community members compiling a historic district application must hire a consultant or learn how to develop their own design standards. Then multiple rounds of review are required with other property owners and City staff. This adds time and cost to the application process—and results in design standards that are nearly identical to those for other districts. The Historic Design Standards will provide a consistent, predictable set of standards for all areas considering historic district designation. I own a historic landmark. How will the Historic 2 Design Standards affect me? If adopted by City Council, the Historic Design Standards will clarify existing standards for exterior changes to historic landmarks, as well as new construction on landmarked properties. The Historic Design Standards are based on the standards that City staff and the Historic Landmark Commission already use to evaluate projects. However, they are clearer, more specific, and easier to use. No process changes are proposed. 4 I own a property in a National Register district. How will the Historic Design Standards affect me? If adopted by City Council, the Historic Design Standards will clarify existing guidelines for National Register district properties. The Historic Design Standards are based on the standards that City staff and the Historic Landmark …
REGULAR MEETING CODES AND ORDINANCES JOINT COMMITTEE MINUTES Wednesday, August 17, 2022 The Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, August 17, at 1000 E. 11th St, Street Jones Building, Room 400A, Austin, TX 78702. Chair Barrera-Ramirez called the meeting to order at 6:10 pm. Committee Members in Attendance: Jolene Kiolbassa Awais Azhar Claire Hempel (Vice-Chair) City Staff in Attendance: Jorge Rousselin, Housing and Planning Department Andrea Bates, Watershed Protection Department Liz Johnston, Watershed Protection Department Pamela Abee-Taulli, Watershed Protection Department Katie Coyne, Watershed Protection Department Ann Denkler Nadia Barrera-Ramirez (Chair) CALL TO ORDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the June 15, 2022, meeting minutes. The June 15 minutes will be available for approval at a future meeting. No action taken. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Election of Officers. Elect a chair and vice-chair of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee. A motion was made to re-elect Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez as Chair and Commissioner Hempel as Vice Chair by Commissioner Azhar, seconded by Commissioner Kiolbassa. Vote: 5-0 (Commissioners Shaw and Anderson absent). 3. Environmental, Drainage, and Landscape Amendments. Discuss and consider a recommendation for adoption of an ordinance amending Title 25 of the City Code relating to environmental, drainage, and landscape requirements. City Staff: Liz Johnston, Watershed Protection Department, (512) 974-2619, Liz.Johnston@austintexas.gov Katie Coyne and Liz Johnston gave a presentation on a suite of amendments to the LDC Facilitator: Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez, Chair of COJC City Attorney: None 1 that would require green stormwater infrastructure as well as functional green elements. There was some concern from commissioners about the cost of these new requirements and how they might apply to sites that already have high impervious cover, such as in the downtown area. There was also discussion about whether the requirements would encourage or deter missing middle housing. A request was made to forward the backup to the ZAP Commission. No action taken. 4. North Burnet/Gateway Regulating Plan Subdistrict. Discuss and consider a recommendation for adoption of an ordinance amending Title 25 of the City Code to modify the Commercial Mixed Use – Gateway Zone Subdistrict of the North Burnet/Gateway Regulating Plan, to increase the maximum floor-area ratio (FAR) and building height when using a development bonus. City Staff: Jorge Rousselin, Housing and Planning Department, (512) 974-2975, Jorge.Rousselin@austintexas.gov Jorge Rousselin gave a presentation on a chance to a NBG subdistrict that would allow additional height and …
1 JOINT COMMITTEE ON CODES & ORDINANCES SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 DESIGN STANDARDS WORKING GROUP 3 PROCESS SEPT 2018 2019 JUNE 2020 Standards revised; graphics added NOV DEC HLC forms Design Standards Working Group Draft released for community review Working group does deep dive, creates draft UT graduate class surveys national best practices 2 SEPT -OCT DEC 2022 Initiation and recommend. (JSOC, Planning Commission) Review and possible approval by City Council Working group recommends Historic Design Standards; HLC adopts resolution in support Review by: -Planning Commission 12/8/20 -Zoning and Platting Commission 12/1/20 -Downtown Commission 12/16/20 -Design Commission 12/21/20 DESIGN STANDARDS Historic districts 5 Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation 1. A property will be used as it was historically or be given a new use that requires minimal change to its distinctive materials, features, spaces, and spatial relationships. 2. The historic character of a property will be retained and preserved. The removal of distinctive materials or alteration of features, spaces, and spatial relationships that characterize a property will be avoided. 3. Each property will be recognized as a physical record of its time, place, and use. Changes that create a false sense of historical development, such as adding conjectural features or elements from other historic properties, will not be undertaken. 4. Changes to a property that have acquired historic significance in their own right will be retained and preserved. 5. Distinctive materials, features, finishes, and construction techniques or examples of craftsmanship that characterize a property will be preserved. 6. Deteriorated historic features will be repaired rather than replaced. Where the severity of deterioration requires replacement of a distinctive feature, the new feature will match the old in design, color, texture, and, where possible, materials. Replacement of missing features will be substantiated by documentary and physical evidence. 7. Chemical or physical treatments, if appropriate, will be undertaken using the gentlest means possible. Treatments that cause damage to historic materials will not be used. 8. Archeological resources will be protected and preserved in place. If such resources must be disturbed, mitigation measures will be undertaken. 9. New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction will not destroy historic materials, features, and spatial relationships that characterize the property. The new work will be differentiated from the old and will be compatible with the historic materials, features, size, scale and proportion, and massing to protect the integrity of the property and its environment. 10. …
REGULAR MEETING of the BOND OVERSIGHT COMMISSION September 21, 2022, 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Bond Oversight 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 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 Tina Van Wie, 512-974-7921, tina.vanwie@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Santiago Rodriguez, Chair Sumit DasGupta, Vice Chair Cesar Benavides Charles Curry Michael Drohan Stephen Gonzalez CALL TO ORDER Francoise Luca John McNabb Wolfgang Niedert Kristin Weaver Nicole Wren AGENDA 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES on May 18th, 2022 1. Approval of the minutes of the Regular meeting of the Bond Oversight Commission STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff Briefing from Financial Services on web content related to General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds 3. Staff briefing from the Austin Police Department related to the 2012 bond program 4. Staff briefing from the Austin Public Health Department related to the 2018 bond 5. Staff Briefing from Treasury related to the Annual Public Improvement Bond program Issuance DISCUSSION AND ACTION 6. Discussion and possible action on 2023 Meeting Schedule and topics for agenda FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Tina Van Wie, Financial Services Department, at 512-974-7921, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Bond Oversight Commission, please contact Tina Van Wie at 512-974-7921.
C I T Y O F A U S T I N | S E P T E M B E R 2 1 , 2 0 2 2 Bond Oversight Commission Bond Oversight Commission C I T Y O F A U S T I N | S e p t e m b e r 2 1 , 2 0 2 2 Bond Oversight Commission Bond Oversight Commission Our Vision Ensure efficiency, equity, timeliness, and accountability in the implementation of existing and future City bond programs. Our Goals The mayor and council shall work with the commission to set priorities and goals for each new bond issue to be submitted to the voters. The commission shall advise the council on proposed bonds and the implementation of projects approved in bond elections. Our Mission The commission shall monitor the city manager's plans relating to the issuance of bonds and the implementation of projects approved in bond elections, including the review of future potential bonds, the annual appropriation of bond funds, and any changes in the amount of bond funds issues or cash commitments made. 9/21/2022 1 C I T Y O F A U S T I N | S e p t e m b e r 2 1 , 2 0 2 2 Bond Oversight Commission Bond Oversight Commission I T E M 3 . PUBLIC SAFETY 2012 BOND Proposition 16 – Police P r e s e n t e r s : C h e l s i e D i t t m a n A P D I n t e r i m C h i e f A d m i n i s t r a t i v e O f f i c e r M i c h e l l e S c h m i d t A P D A s s i s t a n t D i r e c t o r C I T Y O F A U S T I N | S e p t e m b e r 2 1 , 2 0 2 2 B o n d O v e r s i g h t C o m m i s s i o n | p g . 4 2012 BOND, PROPOSITION 16 Public Safety The issuance of $31,079,000 public …
Bond Oversight Commission, Item 4 September 21, 2022 Dove Springs Public Health Facility 5811 Palo Blanco Lane 2018 Bond Project, Austin Public Health Project Update – September 21, 2022 Kymberley Maddox, Austin Public Health Filip Gecic, Austin Public Health Kalpana Sutaria, Public Works 3 4 2018 - PROPOSITION E Health and Human Services BOND BALANCES Voter-approved $16,000,000 Appropriated $16,000,000 Encumbered $422,361 Spent Committed Available Data thru Q3 FY 2022 $1,555,666 $1,978,027 $14,021,973 100% Appropriated 12% Committed 5 6 Background Multiple flood events have highlighted the lack of public health, basic needs, preventive health care, and employment support services in this neighborhood Austin Public Health (APH) has provided limited services to residents working in partnership with the George Morales Dove Springs Recreation Center and the new facility will consolidate all public health services in one location This new facility was funded in the 2018 Bond Election to provide a full- service Neighborhood Public Health Facility The use of parkland adjoining the George Morales Dove Springs Recreation Center was approved by the Parks Board and City Council in September of 2019 7 8 Community Programs Full-Service Neighborhood Center Basic Needs Services (Food Pantry, Clothes Closet, application assistance) Public Health Nursing/Health Screening Social Work Services Seasonal services (Blue Santa, Thanksgiving Baskets) Women, Infants & Children Clinic (WIC) with counseling services Immunization Clinic Shots for Tots Big Shots High Quality Childcare Center to serve 75 children Multipurpose space and demonstration kitchen for nutrition classes Addition of lighting to the existing soccer fields for promotion of youth programs Construction of trails for connection of neighborhood to Dove Springs District Park trail system APH will manage the public health programs and solicit an operator to manage the high-quality childcare center 9 Community Involvement A Dove Springs Task Force (TF) was formed which represents various community groups and other community leaders in the Dove Springs area to assist with community communications (list on next slide) For Community feedback, we held 4 in-person meetings, 4 virtual meetings and 10 meetings with the Task Force We continue to engage with the TF on all aspects of the project including the Art in Public Places Program A survey was done to receive community input on schematic design to share all aspects of project including the site plan layout, …
Update on Annual General Obligation Bond Sale Belinda Weaver, Treasurer Joey Kellar, Division Chief - Treasury General Obligation Debt • Property Tax Rate has 2 components Tax Rate Operating & Maintenance (O&M) (General Fund) Debt (Debt Service Fund) • Debt Service tax rate set each year at level needed to fund principal and interest payments on debt issued and pledged with property tax • Pays both existing debt service and debt service associated with upcoming General Obligation bond sale General Obligation (GO) Debt • GO Debt = Public Improvement Bonds, Certificates of Obligation, and Contractual Obligations – $1.675 billion in outstanding General Obligation debt – Issued once per year – Backed by property (ad valorem) taxes and “full faith and credit” of the City Types of GO Debt Purpose Voter Approval City Term Public Improvement Bonds (PIBs) Capital Improvement projects and capital assets Yes 20 years Certificates of Obligation (COs) Real property: land, buildings, right of way, construction of a public work No 20 years Contractual Obligations (PPFCOs) Personal property: equipment, machinery, vehicles, information technology No 7 years Steps to Sell or Issue Debt Spring 2021 Develop CIP Plan August 2021 for FY2021-22 Annual Capital Budget Appropriations Reimbursement Resolutions Spring/Summer/Fall 2022 Develop Bond Sale Schedule Preliminary Official Statement Council Action on Bond Sales Bond Sales and Closing • Work on upcoming bond sale began Spring 2021 • Debt to be sold in upcoming bond sale supports projects and appropriations (authority to spend) previously approved by City Council • Use of Reimbursement Resolution allows projects to begin now and get funded later • Consistent with IRS regulations • Consistent with Financial Policies regarding cash management • Results in lower interest costs GO Bond Sale – Series 2022 September Sale: Public Improvement Bonds (PIBs) - $200.00 M • 2016 Bond Program (Transportation): $110.00 M • 2018 Bond Program: $81.00 M • Affordable Housing - $60.00 M • Parks and Recreation - $15.00 M • Flood Mitigation/Open Space/Water Quality - $3.00M • Library & Cultural – $3.00 M • 2020 Bond Program: $9.00 M • Transportation - $9.00 M GO Bond Sale – Series 2022 • Entire bond sale supports projects and related appropriations already approved by City Council • After September 2022 bond sale, there will be $1,454.895 million in remaining voter authorized general obligation bonds to sell • 2006 Bonds - $4.000 M • 2012 Bonds - $14.480 M • 2016 …
MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez, Chair Members of the Zoning and Platting Commission September 15, 2022 Housing and Planning Department C14-2022-0039 – Peaceful Hill Residential FROM: Wendy Rhoades DATE: RE: ************************************************************************ Due to a notification error, Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced rezoning case until October 4, 2022. Attachment: Map of the Property 1 of 23 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! DR ! ! ! ! ! MERRICK LN MF-2-CO BRIDGEFORD DR UNDEV 94-0097 C14-05-0162 C14-05-0161 DAY CARE LO 80-147 T T S S S 1 S E R LR 79-150 UNDEV LR 79-1 6 3 SF-3 VIC E\S T A SERV\STAT TIO N 87-06 AIL T E R 79-150 SF-2 79-166 ( ( ( ( SF-3 ( ( ( W DITTMAR RD ( 74-166 74-028 SP-2007-0374C UNDEV 74-028 LR 86-123 86-173 ( ( ( C L O U D ( ( B E R R ( ( ( SF-3 ( E L D E R B E R R Y D R ( ( ( ( Y C IR ( ( ( SF-3 ( ( ( ( ( SF-2 ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( SP89-0196X SP89-0196X(R1) SF-2 83-262 H. WILLIAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ( ( ( ( ( B L U E V A L L E Y D R N L E IR A L C L E B SP89-0196X A.I.S.D. H. WM. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( R D R A N U L ( ( ( ( ( ( ( DR LOGANBERRY CT L O G A ( N B E R ( SF-2 ( ( R Y D R SF-2 ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( SF-6 83-329 ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( D L O C ( R T S ( ( ( A E R M D ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ERE LN ( ( SF-2 ( ( ( ( ( ( REEKM C ( ( ( ( …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET TO: GO-CO Magellan International School CASE: C14-2022-0096 – 7501 N. Capital of Texas Highway – DISTRICT: 10 ZONING FROM: LO-CO ADDRESS: 7501 North Capital of Texas Highway Northbound (excluding Building A) SITE AREA: 23.688 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Reserve at Bull Creek, LLC (Federico Wilensk) AGENT: Metcalfe Wolff Stuart and Williams, LLP (Michele Rogerson Lynch) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov; (512) 974-7719 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant general office – conditional overlay (GO-CO) combining district zoning. The proposed Conditional Overlay would limit building height to 35 feet. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see page 3 of this report. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: September 20, 2022: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: October 13, 2022: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: A companion rezoning application from LO-CO to LR-CO in order to allow Building A to be occupied with a pet services use (a proposed hospital use for household pets) was recommended for approval by the Zoning and Platting Commission on August 16, 2022 and is scheduled for Council review on September 15th (C14-2022-0075 – 7501 N Capital of Texas Highway, Building A). CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject rezoning area consists of the majority of one platted lot, which is located directly off of the northbound side of North Capital of Texas Highway. The portion of the property 1 of 204 C14-2022-0096 Page 2 proposed for rezoning is a 23.688 acre tract which excludes Building A. The subject site, like the remaining 0.527 acres of the property (Building A), is currently zoned as Limited Office – Conditional Overlay (LO-CO), representing an office use that serves neighborhood or community needs and is intended to coexist with residential uses in the immediate proximity of the zoning district. Significant portions of the property are located within a documented creek buffer. However, it should be noted that the existing buildings are not located within a creek buffer itself, despite being nearby. The site is currently developed with two (2) two-story commercial office buildings and shared surface parking areas. The property is only accessible via North Capital of Texas Highway. There are office uses to the north (LO-CO) and west (LO) of the subject site, across the highway. A large tract zoned for single-family residential uses (SF-2) lies to the east, although the residences themselves are separated from the subject site by a large vegetated area that provides a …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C814-96-0003.18 (Pioneer Crossing PUD Amendment #18) DISTRICT: 1 ADDRESS: 3124 East Parmer Lane ZONING FROM: PUD TO: PUD NATURE OF AMENDMENT: In this PUD amendment request, the applicant is asking to change the uses on parcel RA-12 from Mixed Development Residential (MDR-B) to Commercial, to add Commercial to parcel RA-14 and to provide a corresponding increase of an additional 509,017 sq. ft. in allowable commercial square footage, to reallocate existing housing entitlements among residential parcels and to add 30 feet of height to parcels RA-4, RA-5, RA-6, RA-12, RA-14 and RA-17 within this portion of the PUD. SITE AREA: 376.25 acres PROPERTY OWNER: RH Pioneer North, LLC (Annie Atkinson) AGENT: LJA Engineering, Ince. (T. Walter Hoysa) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: The staff’s recommendation is to grant the 18th amendment to the Pioneer Crossing PUD, with the following conditions: 1) The applicant will construct public park facilities on parcel RA-10 per request of the Parks and Recreation Department (please see Community Benefits Package Cover Letter and Exhibits and Parcel RA 10 Site Plan for East Village – Exhibits E and F). 2) The applicant will make a $1 million dollar fee in lieu payment to the City’s Housing Trust Fund (please see Community Benefits Package Cover Letter and Exhibits – Exhibit E). 3) There will be a 100-foot building setback from the parcels (now only parcel RA- 6) requesting additional height adjacent to the floodplain and community recreation area (please see Pioneer Crossing PUD Amendment #18 Revision Letter – Exhibit C and Updated Redlined Land Use Plan – Exhibit D). 4) The development of the PUD will be subject to the Pioneer Crossing PUD Trip Generation Memorandum from Austin Transportation Department (ATD) dated August 3, 2022 (please see COA Approved Pioneer Crossing PUD Trip Generation Memo - Exhibit G). 1 of 605 C814-96-0003.18 2 ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: September 20, 2022 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 2 of 605 C814-96-0003.18 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: 3 The Pioneer Crossing Planned Unit Development (PUD) was approved by the City Council in April of 1997, through Ordinance No. 970410-I. The PUD consists of 1549.23 acres of land located in the vicinity of East Parmer Lane south of E. Howard Lane/Gregg Lane, east of Dessau Road, west and north of Cameron Road. This PUD is a mixed-use project, which includes mixed residential, …
ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION AGENDA Tuesday, September 20, 2022 The Zoning and Platting Commission will convene at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX. Some members of the Zoning and Platting Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Cesar Acosta Nadia Barrera-Ramirez – Chair Scott Boone Ann Denkler – Parliamentarian Betsy Greenberg David King – Secretary Jolene Kiolbassa – Vice-Chair Hank Smith Lonny Stern Carrie Thompson Roy Woody EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Zoning & Platting Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the speaker registration deadline will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from Joint Meeting August 30, 2022 2. Approval of minutes from September 6, 2022. Attorney: Patricia Link, 512-974-2173 Commission Liaison: Andrew Rivera, 512-974-6508 PUBLIC HEARINGS Rezoning: C14-2022-0096 - Magellan International School; District 10 Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Postponement Request: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: 3. 4. 5. Rezoning: C14-2022-0039 - Peaceful Hill Residential; District 2 7901 Peaceful Hill Lane, South Boggy Creek Watershed Jeffrey Fluitt Thrower Design (Victoria Haase) DR to SF-6 Recommended Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department Postponement request by Staff to October 4, 2022 7501 North Capital of Texas Highway Northbound (excluding Building A), Bull Creek Watershed Reserve at Bull Creek, LLC (Federico Wilensk) Metcalfe Wolff Stuart and Williams, LLP (Michele Rogerson Lynch) LO-CO to GO-CO Recommended Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department C814-96-0003.18 - Pioneer Crossing PUD Amendment #18, District 1 3124 East Parmer Lane, Harris Branch Watershed RH Pioneer North, LLC (Annie Atkinson) LJA Engineering, Inc. (T. Walter Hoysa) PUD to PUD, to change a condition of zoning Recommended with conditions Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department Attorney: Patricia Link, 512-974-2173 Commission Liaison: Andrew Rivera, 512-974-6508 6. Zoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff …
RMC Monthly Report August 2022 FY22 Water Conservation Division City of Austin | Austin Water Residential Program Participation, FY22 YTD FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 300 s t i n U f o r e b m u N 200 100 253 200 201 153 163 122 119 103 108 69 69 66 13 15 11 8 + Rainscape 28 29 31 27 20 15 12 8 0 Watering Timer Irrigation Upgrade Irrigation Audits Drought Survival Tools WaterWise Landscape Rainwater Harvesting RMC Monthly Report – August 2022 02 Instant Savings Pilot, FY22 YTD Watering Timer 942 s t i n U f o r e b m u N 1,000 900 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 570 531 330 73 Feb Mar Apr May June • Partnership with AE • $5 discount off Hose-end timers at local Home Depot • Participation more than double original forecast: 2,446 vs 1,000 RMC Monthly Report – August 2022 03 60 50 40 30 20 0 Commercial and Multifamily Program Participation, FY22 YTD FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 54 10 8 11 1 0 0 2 3 0 0 0 0 3 2 1 1 Commercial Audit Commercial Process Rebates Commercial Kitchen Rebates Rainwater Harvesting RMC Monthly Report – August 2022 04 $450,000 $400,000 $350,000 $300,000 $ e v i t n e c n I $250,000 $200,000 $150,000 $100,000 $50,000 $0 Rebates and Incentives Budget, FY22 YTD FY22 Total Budget Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 $420,000 $245,000 $65,000 $66,293.57 $1,007.50 $- Commercial Commercial Multi-Family Multi-Family Residential Residential RMC Monthly Report – August 2022 05 Water Waste/Watering Restrictions Enforcement Activity, FY22 YTD Warnings Issued and 311 Reports 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 504 486 343 147 217 186 119 45 97 53 38 4 2 3 1 3 0 76 61 66 81 12 Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Warnings 311 Reports August Drought Response Stage: Stage 1 RMC Monthly Report – August 2022 06 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 Regulated Compliance Program Activity, August 2022 3220 337 181 32 260 40 Commercial Facility Irrigation Assessments Commercial Vehicle Wash Facility Efficiency Assessment Cooling Tower Efficiency Assessments Compliant Non-Compliant RMC Monthly Report – August 2022 07 d e h c a e R n o i t a u p o P l 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 Public …
Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 9/9/2022 Figure 1: Commercial and Multifamily Project Pipeline Commercial and Small Business Multifamily 250 200 150 100 50 0 t n u o C t c e j o r P 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 t n u o C t c e j o r P 74 88 198 96 12 4 Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation and Verification Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation and Verification Multifamily Multifamily Income Qualified Project Pipeline Notes: 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. 2. Multifamily COVID-19 Note: Multifamily projects are allowed to proceed. 3. Pipeline Definitions 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. Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 9/9/2022 Table 1: Multifamily and Multifamily Income Qualified – Estimated RCA Project Pipeline (for estimated rebates >$66k) Program Latest Workflow Enrollmen t (s) # Location Name Installation Address Council District Estimated kW savings Estimated kWh savings Estimated $ Incentive Multifamily Income Qualified Installation 1231787, 1231196, 1231197 Trove Eastside* 2201 Montopolis Dr 3 216.0 593,241 $281,549 Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Installation 1245134, 1263660 Chevy Chase Downs 2504 Huntwick Dr 3 332.3 732,428 $273,762 Installation 1240491, 1263326 The Social Apartments 1817 E Oltorf St 3 204.1 295,130 $245,248 Installation 1254736, 1255009 Coppertree Apartments 2425 Cromwell Cir 329.5 853,125 $240,742 Installation 1251538 Installation 1252104 Installation 1252924 3 5 3 5 4 Trails at the Park ROSEMONT AT OAK VALLEY Cherry Creek Duplexes 815 W SLAUGHTER LN 2800 COLLINS CREEK DR 5510 Fernview Rd Chase Georgian 8005 GEORGIAN DR 52.3 216,248 $108,600 LED lighting, HVAC Tune-Up, Lighting, Smart Thermostats 24.7 140,916 $126,150 Attic Insulation, HVAC Tune-Up, Smart Thermostats, Lighting 34.4 130,044 $71,274 HVAC Tune-Up, Smart Thermostats, Lighting …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION September 20, 2022 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. 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 contact Natasha Goodwin, at Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com or 512-322-6505. AGENDA Members: Jonathon Blackburn, Chair Kaiba White, Vice Chair Charlotte Davis Sam Angoori Shane Johnson Paul Robbins Louis Stone Dana Harmon Rebecca Brenneman Lisa Chavarria Vacant 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 1. Approve the minutes of the Resource Management Commission Regular Meeting on August 16, 2022. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS 2. Recommend approving a resolution authorizing Austin Water to continue a pilot program and issue incentives during Fiscal Year 2022-2023 for alternative onsite water reuse systems for large new commercial and multi-family developments under Austin Water’s regulatory framework in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $1,000,000, and not to exceed $500,000 for each individual project. 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 . STAFF BRIEFINGS DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Staff briefing regarding the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Customer Energy Solutions Proposed Budget by Richard Génecé, Vice President, Customer Energy Solutions, Austin Energy. 4. Discussion on the proposed changes to the Value of Solar tariff, Energy Efficiency Services fee, residential rate structure at Austin Energy …
..De #xx-xxx WWWC: 09/14/22 Council: 09/29/22 Posting Language ..Title Approve a resolution authorizing Austin Water to continue a pilot program and issue incentives during Fiscal Year 2022-2023 for alternative onsite water reuse systems for large new commercial and multi-family developments under Austin Water’s regulatory framework in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $1,000,000, and not to exceed $500,000 for each individual project. Lead Department Austin Water. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Prior Council Action: November 29, 2018 – City Council approved the Water Forward Plan on a 10-0 vote. December 11, 2019 – City Council voted to approve the Land Development Code Revision directing Austin Water to establish a regulatory program and an incentive program for onsite Water Reuse Systems on first reading on a 7-4 vote. February 13, 2020 – City Council voted to approve the Land Development Code Revision directing Austin Water to establish a regulatory program and an incentive program for Onsite Water Reuse Systems on second reading on a 7-4 vote. December 10, 2020 – City Council voted to approve an ordinance establishing City Code Chapter 15-13 relating to treatment, monitoring, and reporting regulations for Onsite Water Reuse Systems on a 10-0 vote. April 22, 2021 – City Council voted to initially approve the Pilot Incentive Program for Onsite Water Reuse Systems for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 for the installation of alternative onsite water reuse systems up to a total aggregate amount of $1,000,000 and not to exceed $500,000 for each project on a 10-1 vote. September 30, 2021 - City Council voted to reauthorize the Pilot Incentive Program for Onsite Water Reuse Systems for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 for the installation of alternative onsite water reuse systems up to a total aggregate amount of $1,000,000 and not to exceed $500,000 for each project on a 10-1 vote. For More Information: Inquiries should be directed to Kevin Critendon at 512-972-0191 or kevin.critendon@austintexas.gov, or Shwetha Pandurangi at 512-974-3514 or Shwetha.pandurangi@austintexas.gov, or Blanca Madriz at 512- 972-0115 or blanca.madriz@austintexas.gov, or to the City Manager’s Agenda Office at 512-974-2991 or AgendaOffice@austintexas.gov Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: September 14, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. September 20, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: A recommendation in the 2018 Water Forward Plan (Plan) approved by City Council included the …
