BOATING CONCESSION ON LADY BIRD LAKE STRATFORD DRIVE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Presented by: Margaret Stenz Contract Management Specialist IV Contracts and Concessions Committee September 16, 2022 1 BACKGROUND • In 1997, City solicits proposals for a Rowing and Sculling Concession on Town Lake. Rowing Dock is awarded contract for operations at undeveloped site at 2418 Stratford Drive, just west of the MoPac bridge. • Rowing Dock business purchased by current owner in 2010. Business changes focus from rowing to rentals of non-motorized watercraft, including canoes, pedal boats, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards (SUPs). • Current contract • • • • • • Interim period (11/01/2000 – 04/30/2002) Basic period (05/01/2002 – 04/30/2007) Extension #1 (05/01/2007 – 04/30/2012) Extension #2 (05/01/2012 – 04/30/2017) Extension #3 (05/01/2017 – 04/30/2022) Extension #4 (05/01/2022 – 04/30/2023) 2 HISTORICAL GROSS SALES, REPORTED EXPENDITURES, AND REVENUE PAYMENTS $3,000,000 $2,500,000 $2,000,000 $1,500,000 $1,000,000 $500,000 $- Gross Sales Expenditures Payments FY2017 $1,604,595 $784,944 $135,268 FY2018 $1,824,348 $1,036,154 $133,373 FY2019 $1,645,790 $1,103,638 $146,717 FY2020 $1,467,756 $839,097 $143,031 FY2021 $3,162,693 $1,311,916 $138,037 Gross Sales Expenditures Payments 3 RFP GOALS AND REQUIREMENTS • Five years of experience to include record of safe operations • Supply all necessary watercraft and equipment • Non-motorized craft only • Capital investments/improvements ADA compliance • • Dock, gangway, and other structures • Pay for all utilities and waste removal • Fee schedule • Revenue share proposal • Monthly and annual reporting • Compliance with Council Resolution 20220728-192 • Does not impede implementation of the relevant recommendations of the Zilker Vision Plan Operations and Management • General Safety and Security Plan • Services and Pricing Plan • Marketing Plan • Programming Plan • Sustainability and Waste Management Plans • Integrated Pest Management Plan 4 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS • Improvements to be made by the Contractor include dock and gangway and any structures necessary for boat storage and rental operations. • All improvements or alterations must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and current City codes and permits. • Vendor is responsible for obtaining all necessary permits and approvals. • Contractor shall not make any structural alterations, repairs, nor improvements of the premises without written permission and approval from the PARD Director or designee. • Fixed assets and floating assets (e.g., floating docks) become the property of the City upon expiration or termination of the contract. 5 FEES FOR SERVICE • Contractor shall provide affordable rental options to …
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 at David.Alcorta@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512- 972-5042. contact David Alcorta by register please email 2. REGULAR MEETING of the COLLEGE STUDENT COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 AT 4:30pm AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W. 2nd STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Esther Heymans, St. Edwards University (Chair) Tatum Owens, University of Texas at Austin (Co-Chair) Andrea Danburg, Austin Community College Kylee Canode, Concordia University Justin Chute, Concordia University Some members of the College Student Commission may be participating by videoconference. Todd Clayton, Huston-Tillotson University Miles Diggs, Huston-Tillotson University Kennedy Fears, Huston-Tillotson University Isabella Grimm, St. Edwards University Lira Ramirez, University of Texas at Austin CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA 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 Approve the minutes of the College Student Commission Meeting from April 8th, 2022. 1. STAFF BRIEFINGS/COMMISSION UPDATES Staff briefing regarding the election of a secretary, as well as a presentation from Dr. Chiquita Eugene and Liaison David Alcorta that will review updates to how the commission operates. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion of the commission’s goals for the upcoming year. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. 5. 6. 7. Conduct officer elections for the Secretary position. Discussion and possible action regarding the placement of commissioners in working groups and possibly ending existing working groups. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES Updates from the Housing, Mental Health & Accessibility, Transportation, Civic Engagement & Outreach, and Sustainability working groups. Campus Reports & Community and Municipal Involvement: a. Commissioners may share reports concerning any recent developments on their campus or discuss upcoming programs/events. Discussion of avenues for Commission engagement with the local community and municipal government. 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 …
PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN TO BE HELD AT HACA Central Office, 1124 S. Interstate Highway 35 To attend the meeting virtually dial: 1 346 248 7799 Meeting ID: 867 0092 0291 Passcode: 579235 https://bit.ly/3TJZXIO Austin, TX (512.477.4488) Thursday, September 15, 2022 12:00 PM Pledge of Allegiance CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM Citywide Advisory Board Update CONSENT AGENDA Public Communication (Note: There will be a three-minute time limitation) Items on the Consent Agenda may be removed at the request of any Commissioner and considered at another appropriate time on this agenda. Placement on the Consent Agenda does not limit the possibility of any presentation, discussion, or action at this meeting. Under no circumstances does the Consent Agenda alter any requirements under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, Texas Open Meetings Act. CONSENT ITEMS ACTION ITEMS Comment 1. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on August 18, 2022 2. Discussion of Proposed Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan Revisions for Public 3. Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02762: Approval of Revisions to the Family Self-Sufficiency Action Plan 4. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02763 Resolution authorizing the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (the “Authority”) to take such actions necessary for acquisition of a drainage easement related to the development of the Pathways at Rosewood Courts East (the “Project”) 5. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02764: Fire Damage Restoration, 8312 Nighthawk, Unit 102 @ Pathways at Thurmond Heights 6. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02765: Approval of Amendments to HACA'S Procurement Policy EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board may go into Executive Session (close its meeting to the public) Pursuant to: a. 551.071, Texas Gov't Code, consultations with Attorney regarding legal advice, pending or contemplated litigation; or a settlement offer; b. 551.072, Texas Gov't Code, discussion about the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; c. 551.074, Texas Gov't Code, discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. d. 551.087, Texas Gov't Code, discuss certain economic development negotiations. OPEN SESSION If there is an Executive …
PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR BOARD MEETING SOUTHWEST HOUSING COMPLIANCE CORPORATION TO BE HELD AT HACA Central Office, 1124 S. Interstate Highway 35 To attend the meeting virtually dial: 1 346 248 7799 Meeting ID: 867 0092 0291 Passcode: 579235 https://bit.ly/3TJZXIO Austin, TX (512.477.4488) Thursday, September 15, 2022 12:00 PM CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM CONSENT AGENDA Public Communication (Note: There will be a three-minute time limitation) Items on the Consent Agenda may be removed at the request of any Commissioner and considered at another appropriate time on this agenda. Placement on the Consent Agenda does not limit the possibility of any presentation, discussion, or action at this meeting. Under no circumstances does the Consent Agenda alter any requirements under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, Texas Open Meetings Act. 1. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on August 18, 2022 CONSENT ITEMS ACTION ITEMS EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board may go into Executive Session (close its meeting to the public) Pursuant to: a. 551.071, Texas Gov't Code, consultations with Attorney regarding legal advice, pending or contemplated litigation; or a settlement offer; b. 551.072, Texas Gov't Code, discussion about the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; c. 551.074, Texas Gov't Code, discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. d. 551.087, Texas Gov't Code, discuss certain economic development negotiations. If there is an Executive Session, the Board will return to Open Session for discussion, consideration and possible action of matters discussed in Executive Session. OPEN SESSION REPORTS The Board accepts the following reports: President's Report Other Staff Reports Commissioners' Reports/Questions to the Department Staff ADJOURNMENT "Pursuant to 30.06, Penal Code, (trespass by holder of license with a concealed handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not attend this meeting with a concealed handgun." "Pursuant to 30.07, Penal Code (trespass by holder of license with an openly carried handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not attend this meeting with a handgun that is carried openly." "En virtud del 30.06, Codigo Penal, (traspaso titular de licencia con una pistola), una …
PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE AUSTIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION TO BE HELD AT HACA Central Office, 1124 S. Interstate Highway 35, Austin, TX To attend the meeting virtually dial: 1 346 248 7799 Meeting ID: 867 0092 0291 Passcode: 579235 https://bit.ly/3TJZXIO Austin, TX (512.477.4488) Thursday, September 15, 2022 12:00 PM CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM CONSENT AGENDA Public Communication (Note: There will be a three-minute time limitation) Items on the Consent Agenda may be removed at the request of any Commissioner and considered at another appropriate time on this agenda. Placement on the Consent Agenda does not limit the possibility of any presentation, discussion, or action at this meeting. Under no circumstances does the Consent Agenda alter any requirements under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, Texas Open Meetings Act. CONSENT ITEMS 1. 2. ACTION ITEMS Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on August 18, 2022 Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action on Resolution No. 00214 by the Board of Directors of Austin Affordable Housing Corporation (“AAHC”) authorizing AAHC to execute any and all documents, or take any other action, that is necessary or desirable to: (i) facilitate the refinancing of The Oaks at Ben White (the “Development”); and (ii) take such other actions as necessary or desirable to allow the consummation of the transactions described herein. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board may go into Executive Session (close its meeting to the public) Pursuant to: a. 551.071, Texas Gov't Code, consultations with Attorney regarding legal advice, pending or contemplated litigation; or a settlement offer; b. 551.072, Texas Gov't Code, discussion about the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; c. 551.074, Texas Gov't Code, discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. d. 551.087, Texas Gov't Code, discuss certain economic development negotiations. If there is an Executive Session, the Board will return to Open Session for discussion, consideration and possible action of matters discussed in Executive Session. OPEN SESSION REPORTS The Board accepts the following reports: President's Report Other Staff Reports Commissioners' Reports/Questions to the Department Staff ADJOURNMENT "Pursuant to 30.06, Penal Code, (trespass by holder of license with a concealed handgun), a …
PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE AUSTIN AFFORDABLE PFC, INC. TO BE HELD AT HACA Central Office, 1124 S. Interstate Highway 35, Austin, TX To attend the meeting virtually dial: 1 346 248 7799 Meeting ID: 867 0092 0291 Passcode: 579235 https://bit.ly/3TJZXIO Austin, TX (512.477.4488) Thursday, September 15, 2022 12:00 PM CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM CONSENT AGENDA Public Communication (Note: There will be a three-minute time limitation) Items on the Consent Agenda may be removed at the request of any Commissioner and considered at another appropriate time on this agenda. Placement on the Consent Agenda does not limit the possibility of any presentation, discussion, or action at this meeting. Under no circumstances does the Consent Agenda alter any requirements under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, Texas Open Meetings Act. CONSENT ITEMS 1. 2. ACTION ITEMS Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on August 18, 2022 Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 00094 Declaring Intent to Issue Bonds to Provide Financing for a Multifamily Residential Rental Development for persons of low and moderate income (Pathways at Rosewood Courts East); prescribing certain terms and conditions of such bonds; authorizing the filing of an Application for Allocation of Private Activity Bonds with the Texas Bond Review Board; and containing other provisions relating to the subject EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board may go into Executive Session (close its meeting to the public) Pursuant to: a. 551.071, Texas Gov't Code, consultations with Attorney regarding legal advice, pending or contemplated litigation; or a settlement offer; b. 551.072, Texas Gov't Code, discussion about the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; c. 551.074, Texas Gov't Code, discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. d. 551.087, Texas Gov't Code, discuss certain economic development negotiations. If there is an Executive Session, the Board will return to Open Session for discussion, consideration and possible action of matters discussed in Executive Session. OPEN SESSION REPORTS The Board accepts the following reports: President's Report Other Staff Reports Commissioners' Reports/Questions to the Department Staff ADJOURNMENT "Pursuant to 30.06, Penal Code, (trespass by holder of license with a concealed handgun), a person …
REGULAR MEETING of the ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 14TH, 2022 6:00 PM CITY HALL ROOM 1001 301 W 2ND ST AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the BOARD/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 Dwight Scales at (512) 974-2435 or dwight.scales@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Cathy Gattuso (Vice-Chair) Amanda Masino Mayor Jonathan Barona District 3 Kaiba White District 7 Gerry Acuna (Chair) District 10 Albert Swantner District 1 Melissa Caudle District 4 Ian Steyaert District 8 CALL TO ORDER District 5 Melissa Rothrock District 2 Ethan Myers District 6 Ingrid Powell District 9 AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 3 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 ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING on August 10th, 2022 OLD BUSINESS 2. Approval of minutes of the ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING on June 8th, 2022. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) Budget Review Update – Victoria Rieger 4. Transfer Station Presentation and Update – Richard McHale 5. URO Multifamily Composting Pilot Study Update – Elizabeth Nelson DIRECTOR’S REPORT 6. ARR Vehicle Wrap Update, Solicitations Update, Performance Reports, and Statistical Reports FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans 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 two days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Dwight Scales at Austin Resource Recovery Department, at (512) 974-2435 for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Zero Waste Advisory Commission, please contact Dwight Scales at (512) 974-2435.
Austin Resource Recovery FY 2022-23 Approved Budget Highlights The Department’s Approved Operating Budget increases by approximately 8.6% or $9.6M in the upcoming fiscal year. This amount includes $0.6M for seven new positions, one each of the following: Accountant II, Administrative Specialist, Customer Service Representative, Customer Solutions Coordinator, Equipment Technician I, IT Application Analyst, and Marketing Rep A. ARR’s Approved Budget includes funding increases for living wage, fleet fuel and maintenance, homelessness cleanup services, disposal and processing contracts, temporary employees and overtime, and driver retention incentives along with other increases. Major reductions to the ARR Approved Budget include Bad Debt, GO Debt Service, transfer to Capital, and Vacancy Savings. FY 2022-23 Approved Operating Budget Revenue Requirements Ending Balance FTEs FY 2021 Budget FY 2022 Amended FY 2023 Approved $103,880,851 $110,998,492 $117,967,407 $106,810,355 $112,282,317 $121,929,742 $8,940,928 $11,437,141 $14,328,272 501.00 514.00 521.00 Capital Appropriations $11,860,005 $14,302,717 $14,171,217 Highlights of Approved Budget Major Rate Changes Service Description Monthly Clean Community Fee Residential Monthly Clean Community Fee Commercial Monthly Base Customer Fee Residential & Commercial $16.50 $18.80 $16.65 $19.45 Amended FY 2021-22 $4.70 Approved FY 2022-23 $4.85 Change Personnel: wages, insurance, OT, temps, incentives Citywide Cost Allocation Increases (City Support) Citywide Cost Drivers Departmental Cost Drivers Vacancy Savings increase Bad Debt Transfer to Capital GO Debt Service New full-time positions Contractual and commodity increases Homelessness cleanup services Fleet maintenance and fuel expense $0.15 $0.15 $0.65 FTEs 7.0 Incremental $3,566,576 $1,442,123 ($654,877) ($500,000) ($131,500) ($107,776) $615,551 $641,245 $900,000 $3,876,083 9/12/2022
To: From: Date: Subject: Zero Waste Advisory Commission Ken Snipes Director Austin Resource Recovery September 14, 2022 Director’s Monthly Report to the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Vehicle wrap update: The RCA for vinyl vehicle wraps passed on consent at the last City Council meeting. The RCA for non-vinyl vehicle wraps is under development AC retrofit update: ARR plans to retrofit 50 vehicles with the roof-mounted air conditioning units. Ten AC retrofits have been completed. The next ten AC units have been ordered and are pending delivery. Thirteen vehicles currently have unresolved air conditioning issues. Keep Austin Beautiful Presentation - Follow-up: During the presentation on August 10, 2022, the question was posed by the Commission regarding if there was demographic information on the students participating in the programs. This information has been provided for review (attached). ARR Solicitations Update As of September 2, 2022 ZWAC Meeting September 14, 2022 Upcoming Solicitations and Agreements Under Development (in alphabetical order): 1. Household Hazardous Waste and Recycling Collection Services: ILA – The City will provide household hazardous waste, recycling, and other collection services for Travis County households located outside the incorporated limits of the city. 2. Mattress Collection and Recycling Pilot Program: RFP – The Contractor shall develop and implement a mattress and box spring collection and recycling pilot program. No existing contract. 3. Sale of Trash Carts and Materials for Recycling: IFB – The Contractor shall purchase, transport, and recycle trash carts and materials including carts, lids, and wheels that the City of Austin deems no longer usable. Link to the current contract. 4. Supplemental Brush and Bulk Collection Services: IFB - The Contractor shall provide supplemental brush and bulk debris removal and hauling services throughout Travis County and dispose of the debris at the designated Debris Management Site. Link to the current contract. Solicitations Expected to be Posted Within the Next 90 Days & Published Solicitations: No Updates Solicitations in Evaluation or Negotiation: No Updates Definitions: CCO (Capital Contracting Office): Administers the procurement of professional and construction services. CO-OP (Cooperative Contract): A contract that has been competitively bid and issued by another government or purchasing alliance with the intention of sharing it with other governmental entities. ILA (Interlocal Agreement): A collaborative contract between local government entities (for example, ARR and a county, state, or school district) to provide more efficient and less costly services, where any payments are made from current revenues. …
Multifamily Organics Pilot ZWAC – 9/14/2022 Background • Resolution 20191017-028 • Universal Recycling Ordinance – organics diversion requirements for food service businesses only • Multifamily properties (>4 units) required to provide access to recycling for residents • About 55% of Austin households are in multifamily properties • 95% of those are renters Resolution 20191017-028 Multifamily Properties • Apartments • Condominiums • Including detached homes • Townhomes • Dormitories • Nursing homes / assisted living facilities • Mobile homes • 1,800 properties in Austin Existing Composting Options for Multifamily • Drop-off sites • Community gardens • Farmers’ Markets • Neighbors/friends with ARR carts • Backyard composting • Valet opt-in collection • Full-service collection offered to all residents Additional Research • Researched and interviewed other municipalities with multifamily organics programs • Collection - Boulder, CO; Seattle, WA; New York, NY • Drop-Off – Washington D.C., Charlotte, VA; NYC • Researched existing multifamily organics pilots • San Francisco • Investigated properties in Austin with existing organics collection • Commercial Organics Pilot – Austin, 2012 Input from URO Committee • Onsite collection systems rather than drop-off • Large sample size • Geographic representation • 6 month pilot Input from Stakeholders • Meeting Dates: 4/23/19, 6/4/19, 1/8/20 • Stakeholders: haulers, multifamily property managers, Austin Apartment Association Pilot Goals • Identify challenges and best practices • Understand cost impacts • Inform future policy recommendations Property Recruitment • Began in 2019 • Put on hold for COVID • Restarted in Winter 2020 • On hold due to Uri • Restarted in Spring 2021 • Calls, emails, newsletters, social media • 8 properties participated Service Delivery • Properties chose their own service provider and contracted for services at market rates • Up to 6 months of rebated service • Service levels chosen by property management • Cart-based or valet service • Locked containers • Simulate real-world scenario Education • Virtual information session • Language interpretation available • Kitchen collectors with labels • Bilingual how-to guides • Letters • Website Data Collection • Weekly container audits • Identify materials • Contamination • Container fullness/use • Management Surveys • 3 months and end of pilot • Resident Survey • End of pilot • Invoices Results Survey Caveats Resident Survey Responses 157,446 830 76 Percent of Residents per Property that used the Pilot Compost/Organics Service according to Management Average Springhollow Condominiums Seminary of the Southwest Riverwalk Condominiums St. Edward's Chamonix Condominiums …
Transfer Station Briefing Richard McHale Deputy Director September 14, 2022 Transfer Station • Facility where materials from smaller trucks are loaded onto a larger truck • Provides cost efficient method to transport materials to the final destination • Public or private • Benefits • Lowers maintenance costs, fuel, traffic, carbon footprint, “windshield” time • Increases route efficiency Transfer Station Use • Texas has 100+ transfer stations • CAPCOG Region has 6 active & 3 pending facilities • Austin is the largest city in U.S. that does not utilize a transfer station Site Visits Reason for visits: To better understand the planning, financial, and operational aspects of large operations in a variety of locations Sites visited: • Seattle North, Seattle South - SPU • Bow Lake, Factoria - King County • Puente Hills - L.A. County Wish List • Site which will allow for growth • Easy access • Ability to handle multiple resource streams • Open to the public • Becomes a destination Seattle North Seattle North Seattle South Seattle South Bow Lake Factoria Puente Hills Puente Hills Next Steps • Continue property search • Work with ZWAC, industry stakeholders, and the community Questions?
Regular Meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission September 14, 2022 — 6:00 pm Austin Energy Headquarters 4815 Mueller Boulevard Austin, Texas Some members may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live For more information go to: http://www.austintexas.gov/wwc 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 512-972-0115 or Blanca.Madriz@austintexas.gov . To register to speak in person, people must sign up at least ten minutes before the meeting is called to order. Commissioners: William Moriarty (Mayor) Jesse Penn (District 1) Alex Navarro (District 2) Travis Michel (District 3) Chien Lee, Chair (District 4) Christianne Castleberry, Vice Chair (District 5) Vacant (District 6) Judy Musgrove (District 7) Vacant (District 8) Grant Fisher (District 9) Susan Turrieta (District 10) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the August 10, 2022, regular meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL 2. Recommend approval to award a contract with RE2D, Inc. to provide inspection, repair, and testing of stationary cranes, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $396,000. 3. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a cost participation agreement with Blackburn Group, LLC for the City to reimburse the developer for an amount not to exceed $668,000.00 for costs associated with the design and construction of an oversized water main and appurtenances related to Service Extension Request No. 3985R that will provide water service to a proposed mixed-use development located at 5601 Durango Pass. (District 1) 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 Blanca Madriz at Austin Water, 512-972-0115 for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Water and Wastewater Commission, please contact Blanca Madriz at Blanca.Madriz@austintexas.gov. 4. Recommend approval to negotiate …
Item 2 #22-2972 Water &Wastewater Commission: September 14, 2022 Council: September 29, 2022 Posting Language Recommend approval to award a contract with RE2D, Inc. to provide inspection, repair, and testing of stationary cranes, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $396,000. MBE/WBE This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the services required for this solicitation, there were no certified M/WBEs; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Lead Department Financial Services Department Client Department Austin Water Assistant Director of Operations, Rick Coronado Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $79,200 is available in the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2200 JOG1028 for these services. The solicitation was issued on June 20, 2022 and closed on July 21, 2022. Of the two offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the lowest responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services, website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Document. Prior Council Action: N/A Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: September 14, 2022 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide annual inspections, repairs, and testing of stationary cranes at all water and wastewater treatment facilities, remote pump stations, lift stations, and package plants. All stationary cranes are used by Facility Maintenance staff daily to handle loading, unloading, heavy equipment and materials as well as during repairs of large process equipment. The contractor will be responsible for conducting visual inspections of the integrity and operation of all stationary cranes according to Occupational Safety and Health Administration, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and American National Standard Institute standards. The contractor shall also conduct several tests such as ultrasonic, magnetic particle, and dye penetrant testing in accordance with the various American Society for Testing and Materials standards as well as provide repairs as needed. Item 2 #22-2972 Water &Wastewater Commission: September 14, 2022 Council: September 29, 2022 The contract will replace two current contracts, one of which will expire November 11, 2022. The requested authorization amounts for this contract were determined …
Item 3 # 22-2899 Water & Wastewater Commission: September 14, 2022 Council: September 29, 2022 Posting Language Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a cost participation agreement with Blackburn Group, LLC for the City to reimburse the developer for an amount not to exceed $668,000.00 for costs associated with the design and construction of an oversized water main and appurtenances related to Service Extension Request No. 3985R that will provide water service to a proposed mixed-use development located at 5601 Durango Pass. (District 1) Lead Department Austin Water Client Department Austin Water Assistant Director of Environmental, Planning & Development Services, Kevin Critendon Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Prior Council Action N/A Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action September 14, 2022 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information The East Parke Subdivision Phase 2 project consists of approximately 30.42 acres of land out of the approximately 68-acre East Parke Subdivision located at 5601 Durango Pass (the “Property”). The Property is located entirely within the City of Austin’s (the “City”) Full-Purpose Jurisdiction, Impact Fee Boundary, Austin Water’s service area for water, the Desired Development Zone, and the Walnut Creek Watershed. A map of the property location is attached. Blackburn Group, LLC (the “Applicant”) is proposing to develop approximately 300 multi-family units and approximately 110,000 sq. ft. of retail space. The Applicant requested that the City provide water utility service to the Property as proposed in Service Extension Request (SER) No. 3985R. Austin Water will also provide retail wastewater service to the Property. In accordance with Chapter 25-9 of the City Code, the City has asked the Applicant to oversize the water main in order to serve additional properties within the Central water pressure zone consistent with the City’s long range planning goals for this area. If approved by City Council, the City will cost participate in this construction project only to the extent of the City’s proportionate share of the oversized main. The proposed oversized improvements include construction of approximately 3,100 feet of 16-inch water main from the existing 16-inch water main located at the northwest corner of the Property, south along the western boundary of the Property to the existing 16-inch water main located south of Loyola Lane in Ed Bluestein Boulevard. Item 3 # 22-2899 Water & Wastewater Commission: September 14, 2022 Council: September …
Item 4 # 22-2900 Water & Wastewater Commission: September 14, 2022 Council: September 29, 2022 Posting Language Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a cost participation agreement with Blackburn Group, LLC for the City to reimburse the developer for an amount not to exceed $2,412,000.00 for costs associated with the design and construction of an oversized gravity wastewater main and appurtenances related to Service Extension Request No. 3986R2 that will provide wastewater service to a proposed mixed-use development located at 5601 Durango Pass. (District 1) Lead Department Austin Water Client Department Austin Water Assistant Director of Environmental, Planning & Development Services, Kevin Critendon Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Prior Council Action May 21, 2020 - Council authorized the negotiation and execution of a cost reimbursement agreement for Phase 1 of the East Parke Subdivision development. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action September 14, 2022 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information The East Parke Subdivision Phase 2 project consists of approximately 30.42 acres of land out of the approximately 68-acre East Parke Subdivision located at 5601 Durango Pass (the “Property”). The Property is located entirely within the City of Austin’s (the “City”) Full-Purpose Jurisdiction, Impact Fee Boundary, Austin Water’s service area for wastewater, the Desired Development Zone, and the Walnut Creek Watershed. A map of the property location is attached. Blackburn Group, LLC (the “Applicant”) is proposing to develop East Parke Subdivision Phase 2 with approximately 300 multi-family units and approximately 110,000 sq. ft. of retail space. The Applicant requested that the City provide wastewater utility service to the Property as proposed in Service Extension Request (SER) No. 3986R2. Austin Water will also provide retail water service to the Property. Prior Council Action City Council on May 21, 2020, authorized the negotiation and execution of a Cost Reimbursement Agreement (“Agreement”) to allow for reimbursement up to $2,782,025 for hard costs and soft costs for the oversized portion of the East Parke Subdivision Phase 1 wastewater improvements required in the SER-3986R. Current Request In accordance with Chapter 25-9 of the City Code, the City has asked the Applicant to oversize the Phase 2 gravity wastewater main in order to serve additional properties within the Walnut Creek Item 4 # 22-2900 Water & Wastewater Commission: September 14, 2022 Council: September 29, 2022 drainage basin consistent with …
Item 5 # 22-2901 Water & Wastewater Commission: September 14, 2022 Council: September 29, 2022 Posting Language Recommend approval of 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 Client Department Austin Water Assistant Director of Environmental, Planning & Development Services, Kevin Critendon 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. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action September 14, 2022 - To be reviewed by the Water & 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 development and adoption of an ordinance requiring the use of alternative onsite water for large, …
Item 6 # 22-2935 Water & Wastewater Commission: September 14, 2022 Council: September 29, 2022 Posting Language Recommend approval of an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Combined Utility Revenue Bond Redemption Fund (Ordinance No. 20220817-004) to increase the transfer in from the Water and Wastewater Reserve Fund by $18,000,000 and increase other bond debt service requirement expenditures by $18,000,000 for the purpose of defeasing and redeeming certain outstanding bonds secured by the Reserve Fund. Lead Department Austin Water Client Department Austin Water Assistant Director of Financial Services, Joseph Gonzales Fiscal Note A fiscal note is attached. Prior Council Action August 17, 2022 – Council approved the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Combined Utility Revenue Bond Redemption Fund Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action N/A Additional Backup Information Debt Service Reserve funds are restricted funds that are set-aside to provide additional security to Austin Water’s revenue bond holders. Because most of Austin Water’s Debt Service Reserve funds were funded with proceeds from prior bond issuances, such funds are only permitted to be used towards debt service and are not available for any other purpose. As outstanding revenue bonds mature or are refinanced with new revenue bonds that do not require a Debt Service Reserve fund, the restricted Debt Service Reserve funds will be utilized by contributing the funds as part of a revenue bond refinancing transaction or will be utilized to defease (prepay) outstanding revenue bonds. To utilize the excess reserve funds, the Combined Utility Revenue Bond Redemption Fund’s requirements must be increased. There will be a $0 net impact as the reserve proceeds will serve as “Revenue” to offset the increased requirements. The prepayment of debt with Debt Service Reserve funds will reduce future interest costs to ratepayers. The use of Debt Service Reserve funds is in part contingent upon the issuance of refunding bonds being authorized by City Council under a separate ordinance. A defeasance is a method of using available cash to pay off outstanding debt. The cash is placed in an escrow account held by a trustee to make principal and interest payments on the required payment date for the bonds being defeased until either the optional redemption date or maturity date of the defeased bonds. The obligations payable from the escrow are no longer secured by or payable from the revenues initially pledged to their payment. Strategic Outcome(s) Government that Works for All OPERATING BUDGET FISCAL NOTE …
Item 2 #22-2972 Water &Wastewater Commission: September 14, 2022 Council: September 29, 2022 Posting Language Recommend approval to award a contract with RE2D, Inc. to provide inspection, repair, and testing of stationary cranes, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $396,000. MBE/WBE This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the services required for this solicitation, there were no certified M/WBEs; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Lead Department Financial Services Department Client Department Austin Water Assistant Director of Operations, Rick Coronado Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $79,200 is available in the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2200 JOG1028 for these services. The solicitation was issued on June 20, 2022 and closed on July 21, 2022. Of the two offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the lowest responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services, website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Document. Prior Council Action: N/A Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: September 14, 2022 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide annual inspections, repairs, and testing of stationary cranes at all water and wastewater treatment facilities, remote pump stations, lift stations, and package plants. All stationary cranes are used by Facility Maintenance staff daily to handle loading, unloading, heavy equipment and materials as well as during repairs of large process equipment. The contractor will be responsible for conducting visual inspections of the integrity and operation of all stationary cranes according to Occupational Safety and Health Administration, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and American National Standard Institute standards. The contractor shall also conduct several tests such as ultrasonic, magnetic particle, and dye penetrant testing in accordance with the various American Society for Testing and Materials standards as well as provide repairs as needed. Item 2 #22-2972 Water &Wastewater Commission: September 14, 2022 Council: September 29, 2022 The contract will replace two current contracts, one of which will expire November 11, 2022. The requested authorization amounts for this contract were determined …
Lead Strategies Update Matt Cullen, P.E. | Water & Wastewater Commission September 14, 2022 Agenda Background/Austin’s history EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule Revisions Lead Service Line Inventory Federal Funding for Lead Related Work Additional Requirements: School and Child Care Facility Education and Sampling EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) Goal: Further reduce exposure to lead in drinking water Final LCRR regulations issued on January 15, 2021 Placed under federal review until December 16, 2021, when made effective Current LCRR compliance date for water systems: October 16, 2024 • Complete Lead Service Line Inventory facilities over five-year period • Begin mandatory public education activities and coordination of lead sampling for schools & childcare EPA is preparing Lead and Copper Rule Improvement to be released prior to October 2024 Lead Service Line Inventory Lead pipe Identify water service line materials • Includes public and private service line Categorize service line material • Non-lead • Lead • Lead Status Unknown • Galvanized Requiring Replacement Complete by October 16, 2024 and submit to TCEQ AW Goal: All service lines in “non-lead” category Lead Service Line Inventory Meters in AW’s System • Total – 252,000 • Non-lead due to age – 196,000 • Non-lead due to field investigation – 17,350 • Galvanized – 1,350 • Still to be field investigated – 37,300 On track to be complete by late 2023/ early 2024 Public Side Materials 1,350 37,300 213,350 Not Lead TBD Galvanized Private Side Materials 700 37,300 214,000 Not Lead TBD Galvanized Federal Funding for Lead Related Work Funding allotted in the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) AW submitted the galvanized service replacement program to Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for funding, but the project was not selected. AW continuously analyzes projects for potential DWSRF funding. AW is tracking costs for developing inventory, future school and childcare sampling, and potential galvanized service replacements. School & Child Care Facility Activities Regulatory requirements beginning as of October 16, 2024: Provide lead education materials to all schools and licensed childcare facilities • Health risk information • EPA’s 3Ts for Reducing Lead in Drinking Water Toolkit Coordinate and schedule for lead sampling of facilities between Oct. 2024 – Oct. 2029 • Required for all elementary schools and childcare …
1. 2. REGULAR MEETING of the EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 14, 2022, 8:30 A.M. CITY HALL, BOARD AND COMMISSION ROOM #1101 301 WEST SECOND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Early Childhood Council 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 Caitlin Oliver, Program Coordinator, Austin Public Health, at 512-972-6205 or Caitlin.Oliver@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Cathy McHorse, Chair Raul Alvarez Eliza Gordon Johanna Hosking Pulido Cynthia McCollum Casie Schennum Matt Worthington, Vice Chair Ashley Bliss Lima Tom Hedrick Aletha Huston Rhonda Paver AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five speakers to register 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 DISCUSSION ITEMS Approve the minutes of the Early Childhood Council Regular Meeting on August 13, 2022 Updates from related groups (as needed), including Austin Chapter of the Texas Association for the Education of Young Children, Austin ISD, Child Care Regulation, Child Inc, E3 Alliance, Success By 6 Coalition, Workforce Solutions Capital Area, and other groups in attendance Presentation by Jeremy Garza, Equity Office, regarding City quality-of-life study for some boards & commissions, including the Early Childhood Council Updates from Raul Alvarez regarding the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC), including an overview of the process for proceeding with a quality-of-life study DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Approve the creation of and appointment of members to a working group with authorization to make decisions about the quality-of-life study on behalf of the Early Childhood Council Approve a recommendation from the ECC Policy Work Group regarding City of Austin fee waivers for child care programs WORK GROUP UPDATES Updates from Policy Work Group, including considerations about new City Council members in 2023 STAFF BRIEFINGS 9. Staff briefing by Caitlin Oliver, Austin Public Health, regarding COVID-19 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 …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Early Childhood Council 20220914-6: Fully Implementing Fee Waivers for High-Quality Affordable Early Child Care Centers WHEREAS, in the City of Austin, only 36% of children under the age of four living in households with low income are receiving any early learning services at all; and WHEREAS, 90% of these children aged birth to 4 are children of color; and WHEREAS, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the early childhood sector in Texas with an estimated loss of 22% of the state child care supply, as well as a disproportionate impact on communities of color in Austin; and WHEREAS, in September 2017, Council resolution 20170928-057 created 12 deliverables related to child care; and WHEREAS, Austin Public Health, after convening a workgroup of early childhood stakeholders, developed and sent to Council in April of 2018 the High Quality Child Care and Pre-K 3 Report Response to Council Resolution No. 20170928-057, which included fourteen considerations to support the child care sector and improve access to affordable, high-quality early care and education; and WHEREAS, one of the considerations in the High Quality Child Care and Pre-K 3 Report - Policy Consideration 1 – was to explore waiving City of Austin fees assessed for high quality child care centers; and WHEREAS, a Memorandum dated April 12, 2019, to the Mayor and Council Members from the Development Services and Planning and Zoning departments in response to Resolution No. 20181004- 036 outlined options for fee waivers for Council consideration, including annual fees collected by Austin Public Health and the Austin Fire Department, and project-specific development process fees assessed when opening or expanding a child care center; and WHEREAS, on January 31, 2019, Mayor and Council amended Chapter 10-3 of the City Code relating to food enterprise permits to exempt qualified high quality child care that accept child care subsidies from paying food permit fees (Ordinance No. 20190131-017), and on that date also approved an ordinance to exempt those child care centers from the general environment/licensing inspection fee and food establishment fee (Ordinance No. 20190131-016); and WHEREAS, during the May 11, 2022, regular meeting, the City of Austin Early Childhood Council received an update on the status of all considerations to Council that were included in the April 2018 High Quality Child Care and Pre-K 3 Report Response to Council Resolution No. 20170928-057, and found that waivers for Austin Fire Department fees and …
COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Regular Meeting Wednesday – September 14, 2022 – 6:30 PM City Hall – Boards and Commissions - Room 1101 301 W. 2nd Street - Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, contact Jesse Rodriguez at jesse.rodriguez@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Nehemiah Pitts III, Chair Steven Apodaca, Vice Chair Cristina Garza Maxine Eiland Nicole Thompson Sophie Gairo Malcolm Yeatts Dave Floyd Jennifer Ramos Sumit DasGupta AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten 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 1. Approve the minutes of the Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission Regular meeting on July 13, 2022 STAFF AND COMMUNITY BRIEFINGS (A member of the public may not address a board at a meeting on an item posted as a briefing) 2. Motion Media Arts Center (Austin School of Film + Austin Cinemaker Space) ~ Faiza Kracheni, Co-Executive Director & East Austin Native 3. Grant for Technology Opportunities Program – GTOPs Connect Update (Jesse Rodriguez, Program Manager) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. FCC Broadband Standards (Discussion and Action) 5. The Digital Inclusion Strategic Plan (Discussion and Action) 6. Intelligent Infrastructure Resolution (Discussion and Action) 7. Digital Inclusion Town Hall Listening Session Planning (Discussion and Action) Working Group Updates Policy Working Group 8. Update from Digital Inclusion, Civic Engagement, and Strategic Technology and Telecom 9. Update from Knowledge, Information, and Data Stewardship Working Group 10. Update from Technology, Infrastructure, and Innovation Working Group 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 Jesse Rodriguez at the Telecommunications …
2. REGULAR MEETING of the COMMISSION ON SENIORS SEPTEMBER 14TH AT NOON CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 301 W 2ND ST AUSTIN, TEXAS, 78701 Some members of the BOARD/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 Halana Kaleel, 512-972-5019, Halana.Kaleel@austintexas.gov. CURRENT MEMBERS: Janee Briesemeister, Chair Richard Bondi Amy Temperley, Vice-Chair Patricia Bordie Jacqueline Angel Martha Bauman Erica Garcia-Pittman Sally Van Sickle Henry Van de Putte Martin Kareithi Peter Varteressian Luz Lopez-Guerrero Natalie Cagle Emily De Maria Nicola Fred Lugo AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the August 10th, 2022 Regular Commission on Seniors Meeting. 1. STAFF BRIEFINGS/ANNOUNCEMENTS Staff briefing regarding Age-Friendly Austin Update, Tabitha Taylor, Age-Friendly Program Coordinator. DISCUSSION ITEMS Presentation: ATX Walk Bike Roll (ATXWBR) Project Update, Katie Wettick and John Eastman, City of Austin Public Works. Presentation: Senior Homestead Exemption Outreach Overview, Tabitha Taylor, Austin Public Health and Tara Connolly, City of Austin Housing and Planning. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Strategic Discussion and Planning: Commission on Seniors Quality of Life Study. Discussion and action to approve amendments to the Commission on Seniors bylaws to change name of the Commission on Seniors to the Commission on Aging, update the language “seniors” to “aging,” and amend goals of the Commission on Seniors. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES Update from Commission Work Plan Update from the Age Friendly Action Plan Implementation Working Group Update from the Transportation, Housing, and Outdoor Spaces Working Group Update from the Social Participation, Respect and Social Inclusion, Civic Participation and Employment Working Group Update from the Community Support and Health Services Working Group Update from the Joint Inclusion Committee Update from the Ordinance and Bylaws Working Group Update from the Budget Working Group WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS Discussion and action to form the Commission on Seniors Quality of Life Study Working Group (Vice-Chair Temperley, Commissioner Bordie, and …
Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission Community Interest Announcement Austin Energy Headquarters Facility Tour Tuesday, September 13, 2022 5:00 PM 4815 Mueller Boulevard (Austin Energy Headquarters) A quorum of Commission members may be present. No action will be taken, and no Commission business will occur. Matthew Schmidt 512-974-6415 Matt.Schmidt@austintexas.gov
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the ROBERT MUELLER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13th, 2022 6:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. AUSTIN ENERGY HEADQUARTERS ASSEMBLY ROOM 1111 4815 MUELLER BOULEVARD AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via videoconference or telephone. Speakers may will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for participation. To register to speak, call or email Matthew Schmidt at matt.schmidt@austintexas.gov or 512-974-6415. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Michael Jones, Chair Corky Hilliard Christopher Jackson Donald Martin Kenneth Ronsonette AGENDA Rick Krivoniak, Vice Chair Jason Hyde Martin Luecke David Neider Kathy Sokolic Estimate 6:00 CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 6:05 1. Approve the minutes of the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission Meeting on August 9, 2022. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Presentation by Austin Energy regarding Austin Energy Headquarters at Mueller 6:10 3. Presentation by Austin Energy regarding Mueller Development Green Building Update DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Discussion by Catellus regarding Mueller Development updates 6:40 7:15 7:25 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 Matthew Schmidt with the Economic Development Department, at 512-974-6415, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission, please contact Matthew Schmidt with Economic Development at 512-974-6415. 7:30
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of the PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 13, 2022, 4 PM Permitting and Development Center- Room #1405 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 Some members of the PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely 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 Janet Jackson, (512) 974-5747, or Janet.jackson@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Rebecca Bernhardt, Chair John Kiracofe Kathleen Hausenfluck Michael Sierra-Arévalo Rebecca Gonzales AGENDA Nelly Paulina Ramirez, Vice Chair Rebecca Webber Cory Hall-Martin CALL TO ORDER 4:00pm–4:05pm PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 4:05pm–4:15pm (from speakers signed up to speak) The first three 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. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4:15pm–4:20pm Approve the minutes of the PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING on July 5, 2022 Approve the minutes of the PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING on August 1, 2022 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Quarterly Stats Report, Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services Sponsors: Commissioners Hausenfluck and Gonzales, 4:20pm-4:40pm a. Teresa Gardner, Assistant Chief, Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services Discussion and possible action on the Austin Police Department’s use of the LRAD during the 2020 protests and currently, including potential injuries to police officers and the public Sponsors: Commissioners Bernhardt, and Webber, 4:40pm - 5:10pm a. b. Jeff Greenwalt, Assistant Chief, Austin Police Department Kevin Welch, Electronic Freedom Foundation, Austin Discussion and potential assignment of a member of the Public Safety Commission to a working group of the Austin Parks and Recreation Board to address crime in Austin’s parks. Sponsors: Commissioners Bernhardt and Ramirez, 5:10pm - 5:20pm Wildfire Readiness Update Resolution#20160512-016 Sponsors: Commissioners Bernhardt and Ramirez, 5:20pm—5:50pm a. b. Andre DeLa Reza, Assistant Chief, Austin Fire Department Justice Jones, Officer Wildfire Mitigation, Austin Fire Department FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 5:50pm—5:55pm ADJOURNMENT 5:55pm—6:00pm 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 …
1. 2. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 2022 The PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR CALLED meeting on 1st, AUGUST, 2022 at 301 W. 2ND STREET in Austin, Texas. Chair Bernhardt called the Public Safety Commission Meeting to order at 4:02p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Rebecca Bernhardt, Chair Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Nelly Ramirez, Vice Chair Kathleen Hausenfluck John Kiracofe Michael Sierra-Arevalo Rebecca Webber Cory Hall-Martin PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Carlos Leon – complaint about Austin Public Libraries and Austin Police Department. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING on June 6, 2022. Chair Bernhardt called for a vote to approve the minutes from the meeting of (6/6/2022). Minutes were approved on a unanimous vote. Voting: Yes: Commissioners Bernhardt, Ramirez, Webber, Hausenfluck, Kiracofe, Hall-Martin, Sierra-Arevalo Absent: Commissioner Gonzales Abstain: 0 No: Zero July 5, 2022 minutes will be approved at the September meeting. 1 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and possible action regarding implementation of the settlement agreement in Smith et al v. City of Austin et al, Cause No. D-1-GN-21-003081 in the 201st District Court, Travis County, Texas; Senko et al v. City of Austin et al, Cause No. 1:20-cv-01047, in the United States District Court Western Division, Austin, Texas and the pending Police Executive Research Forum report regarding Austin Police Department’s handling of sexual assault investigations. 4:12pm— 4:53pm - Commander Greenwalt, Austin Police Department - Travis County District Attorney José Garza or - Assistant District Attorney Erin Martinson, Director of the Special Victim’s Unit - Jenny Ecklund, Partner, Thompson Coburn, attorney for the Smith and Senko plaintiffs - Chair of the Travis County Sexual Assault Response and Resource Team Commander Greenwalt presented on the trainings and implementations that are in place and forthcoming with the new budget. There was an overall increase of two detectives, one sergeant, four victim services counselors and the creation of a cold case unit and additional victim services counselors to the academy. All sexual assault kits have been tested, and new kits are testing within 30 days and receiving results within 90 days. There are now soft interview rooms and a third party is allowed to sit in the interview. APD is in the process of developing a robust training program about the neurobiology of trauma. There is a new survivor notification protocol in place. APD is in full participation …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 4 CASE: C14-2022-0018.SH -- 5111-5115 Lancaster ZONING FROM: NO-MU-NP and MF-3-NP TO: GR-MU-V-CO-NP (as amended August 25, 2022) ADDRESS: 5107, 5109, 5111, 5113, 5115 Lancaster Court SITE AREA: 0.7874 acres (34,300 s.f.) PROPERTY OWNER: Plancaster, LLC, SEMIZI, LLC, Lancaster Office Three, LLC and Fayez Kazi AGENT: Capital A Housing (Conor Kenny) CASE MANAGER: Heather Chaffin (512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To grant the amended request of GR-MU-V-CO-NP. Conditional overlays include: 1. Minimum 5-foot rear yard and side yard setback. 2. The following land uses shall be prohibited: alternative financial services, automotive rentals, automotive repair services, automotive sales, automotive washing of any type, bail bond services, business or trade school, business support services, commercial off-street parking, communications services, consumer convenience services, consumer repair services, drop-off recycling collection facility, exterminating services, financial services, food preparation, food sales, funeral services, general retail sales convenience, general retail sales general, hotel-motel, indoor entertainment, indoor sports and recreation, medical offices not exceeding 5,000 sq/ft of gross floor space, medical offices exceeding 5,000 sq/ft of gross floor space, off-site accessory parking, outdoor entertainment, outdoor sports and recreation, pawn shop services, pedicab storage and dispatch, personal improvement services, personal services, pet services, plant nursery, printing and publishing, research services, restaurant general, restaurant limited, service station, theater, custom manufacturing, guidance services, hospital services general, hospital services limited. For a summary of the basis of staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: September 13, 2022 – August 23, 2022 – Postponed by applicant to September on the consent agenda. July 26, 2022 – Postponed by staff to August 23, 2022 on the consent agenda. July 12, 2022 – Postponed on the consent agenda to July 26, 2022 at the request of staff. June 28, 2022 – Postponed on the consent agenda to July 12, 2022 at the request of staff. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: September 29, 2022: September 1, 2022: July 28, 2022: Postponed on the consent agenda to September 1, 2022 at the request of staff. 1 of 243 C14-2022-0018.SH 2 ISSUES: The Applicant’s initial request was for CS-V-NP zoning on the site. After further discussions with neighborhood representatives and City staff the Applicant amended their request to GR-MU-V-CO-NP. The SMART housing project and rezoning are supported by City staff as described on Page 1 of this report. The prohibited land uses include all GR uses that are not …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 9 TO: DMU CASE: C14-2022-0080 – 607 West 14th Street ZONING FROM: GO ADDRESS: 607 West 14th Street SITE AREA: 0.1920 acres (8,364 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: HKKN Holdings, LLC (Joe Newberry) 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 downtown mixed use – conditional overlay (DMU-CO) combining district zoning. The proposed Conditional Overlay limits building height to 60 feet. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, please see pages 2-3 of this report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: September 13, 2022: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: October 13, 2022: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: The Applicant is in agreement with the Staff recommendation. The subject site was previously developed with an approximately 2,034 square foot office building. However, in March 2021, the building was severely damaged in a fire. According to the Applicant, the building was barricaded from entry and given its condition, the property owner decided to apply for a permit to demolish the structure concurrently with the requested rezoning application. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject rezoning area consists of a portion of one platted lot, which is located south of West 14th Street, between Rio Grande Street and Nueces Street. The property proposed for 1 of 134 C14-2022-0080 Page 2 rezoning is a 0.192-acre site currently zoned as general office (GO), representing an office use that serves community or citywide needs, such as medical or professional offices. The subject site is not located within a documented floodplain or within a creek buffer. The property is rectangular in shape. The property was formerly developed with an approximate 2,034 square foot office building, but was severely damaged in a fire, and subsequently completed demolition under an approved permit (2021-178121 BP). A site plan application has been filed for a three-story (43 foot tall), 8,304 square foot office building with associated parking and utility improvements (SP-2022-0315C), and a building permit application is expected to be filed in the near future. A parking lot and trees remain on site. The property is accessible via either 14th Street or an alley to the rear (south) of the site. There are existing office uses at the properties immediately in every direction from the subject site, all of which are zoned GO. However, there are properties zoned DMU-CO a little further to the east, …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2022-0087 (8701 and 8627 N MoPac) DISTRICT: 10 ADDRESS: 8701 and 8627 N Mopac Expressway Service Road North Bound ZONING FROM: LO and LR TO: CS SITE AREA: 8.36 acres PROPERTY OWNER: 8701 MoPac Atrium LLC and US REIF Eurus Austin LLC AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends CS, General Commercial Services District, zoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 23, 2022: Postponed to September 13, 2022 at the staff's request (12-0, S. Praxis-absent). September 13, 2022 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 135 C14-2022-0087 ISSUES: 2 During the Burnet Road, Anderson Lane and the North Shoal Creek Area neighborhood planning process, the long-range planning staff did not add the –NP combining district to the end of the zoning string for the properties in the planning area. Therefore, the rezoning request does not require the “NP” annotation. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is developed with office buildings (The Atrium Office Centre and Chancellor Center). There is an industrial use/emulsion plant (Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc.) and a landscaping supply use (Legacy Turf and Greens) to the north. The lots to the south are developed with office buildings. To the east, there is a railway and office and industrial uses. To the west is the North Mopac Expressway. The applicant is requesting CS, General Commercial Services District, zoning to bring the exiting office structures into compliance with site development regulations in the Land Development Code (Please see Applicant’s Request Letter-Exhibit C). The staff recommends CS zoning for this property because it meets the intent of the ‘CS’ district as it fronts onto the frontage road to a major arterial roadway, North Mopac Expressway (Loop 1). The proposed zoning would be consistent with existing zoning patterns in this area because there is commercial (CS) zoning to the north, office and commercial (LO, LR, GR) zoning to the south and west and office and industrial uses (zoned LI) to the east of this site. The CS zoning would allow for a fair and reasonable use of the site because it would make it possible for the applicant to bring the existing office complex into compliance. In addition, the proposed zoning would permit additional services to be developed in this area along a Level 4 roadway. The property is located within the North Burnet/Gateway Station Regional …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14r-82-016(RCT) (8701 and 8627 N MoPac RCT) DISTRICT: 10 ADDRESS: 8611, 8627 and 8701 N. MoPac Expressway Service Road North Bound OWNER/APPLICANT: 8611 MoPac LLC, 8701 MoPac Atrium LLC and US REIF Eurus Austin LLC AGENT: Drenner Group (Amanda Swor) ZONING: LO, LR AREA: 8.54 acres REQUEST: The applicant is requesting a termination of the restrictive covenant conditions for this property. CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the proposed termination of the public restrictive covenant. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 23, 2022: Postponed to September 13, 2022 at the staff's request (12-0, S. Praxis-absent). September 13, 2022 CITY COUNCIL: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 1 of 116 ISSUES: N/A DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The applicant is requesting to terminate/delete a public restrictive covenant that was recorded in 1982 on Lot 2 of the Westover Hills Plaza subdivision and associated with zoning site plan case C14r-82-016 (Please see Applicant’s Request Letter – Exhibit C). This covenant places restrictions on the number of stories, landscaping, reflectivity, and signage regulations that were subject to the zoning site plan on the Property (Please see Public Restrictive Covenant for C14r-82-016 - Exhibit D). These items will now be regulated under the designated base zoning districts. The staff recommends the applicant’s request to delete the conditions of this public restrictive covenant. Since this restrictive covenant was executed and recorded, the property in question has been re-subdivided numerous times. The area under consideration is now known as Lot 3 of The Atrium, Lot 2A of the Amended Plat of Lots 1 and 2 The Atrium and a portion of Lot 1 of 8611 Centre subdivisions. The staff supports the deletion of this public restrictive covenant because items listed in this public restrictive covenant will now be regulated under the zoning district site development standards and other requirements stipulated by the Land Development Code. The applicant agrees with the staff’s recommendation. EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES: ZONING Site LO, LR CS-NP North South GR, GR-CO East LI West ROW, GR LAND USES Office (The Atrium Office Centre, Chancellor Center, Mopac Centre) Industrial (Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc.) Office Railway, Office/Warehouse, Office (TDCJ Government Building), Industrial (All-Tex, Facets of Austin) MoPac Expressway, Office (Hyridge Place), Multifamily (Wood Harbour) NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AREA: Burnet Road, Anderson Lane and the North Shoal Creek Neighborhood Planning Area TIA: Deferred to the time of Site Plan WATERSHED: Shoal …
