5TH & TRINITY HOTEL-URBAN DESIGN COMMISSION -PFVS Architects & Interiors I White Lodging Services, INC. 22 June 2023 PFVS SITE INFORMATION PFVS Architects & Interiors I White Lodging Services, INC. 22 June 2023 01 PFVS Architects & Interiors I White Lodging Services, INC. 22 June 2023 SITE & TRANSIT PLAN 02 PROJECT SITEE 5TH STREETTRINITY E E E E E E EEEE E E E E PROPOSED LIGHT POLE 22.0' LOC LOC LOC LOC LOC E E E E E E E E E E E E ' 7 3 . E E E E ' 7 3 . E E E E 20.0' 11.0' 11.0' ' . 0 0 1 PROPOSED AWNING LOC BIKE RACKS (4) VALET RM. 109 STOR. 103 TREE WELL (TYP.) PER 432S-7C FIRE COMMAND 104 BUILDING ENTRANCE 117.4' {PINE STREET} (R.O.W 80') LOC WL 73.4' LOC 61.5' ' 0 7 . CURBSIDE ZONE ' 0 8 . LOC WL ' 7 3 . ' . 0 0 1 LIGHT POLE SIGNAL POLE FOUNDATION TRASH CAN 432S-8B LOC C O L L O C AW GIS INTERSECTION #218 LOC LOC LOC 22.0' WL 11.0' 4.3' WL WW WL WL WL C O L LWLW WL LOC ELECTRIC MANHOLE ADA RAMP 432S-5 15.0'R TRASH CAN 432S-8B ADA RAMP 432S-5 E E EX. WW ' . 2 4 1 5.0' ' 0 5 . 15.5' ' 7 3 . ' . 0 8 1 PROPOSED AWNING BUILDING ENTRANCE 3-MEAL RESTAURANT / BAR / LOUNGE 111 FDC ADA ROUTE (TYP.) PEDESTRIAN ZONE PROPOSED BENCH (TYP.) DETAIL 432S-9A & 9B 138.1' STAIR 4 S104 GUEST ELEV. ELEVATOR LOBBY 112 ELEV. VESTIBULE 114 ELEVATOR RECEPTION / LOBBY 102 LUGG. STOR. 105 STAIR 3 S103 107 SF VESTIBULE 106 STAIR 1 S101 176 SF UP ZONING CBD PREFUNCTION 107 ' 2 . 8 2 1 RELOCATED COMM 4.5 4.5' STREET LIGHT CONDUIT OUTDOOR PATIO ADA ROUTE (TYP.) FDC BUILDING A HOTEL 177,013 SF FFE = 484.40' BALLROOM 108 SERVICE CORR. 110 KITCHEN 115 BUILDING ENTRANCE SR UP 11.3' DUMPSTER LOCATION S R ELECTRICAL / SWITCHBOARD ROOM PEDESTRIAN 116 ZONE PROPOSED AWNING AUSTIN ENERGY TRANS. VAULT 120 21.0' FIRE PUMP EQUIP. RM. (BASEMENT) PROPOSED 1 - 3" WATER DOMESTIC METER AND 6'X9' VAULT 023 ADA RAMP 432S-5 WL 10.0' REQUIRED LOADING DOCKS 119 ' 5 . 5 3 22.5' STAIR 2 S102 UP PROPOSED LIGHT POLE TREE WELL (TYP.) TREE IN CLOSE PROXIMITY …
Date: To: From: Subject: May 09, 2023 City of Austin Design Commission Planning & Urban Design Working Group Density Bonus Working Group review of 5th & Trinity Hotel for substantial compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines May 03, 2023; 12:00 pm; Virtual Microsoft Teams Meeting Kelly Wright – Armburst & Brown, PLLC Meeting date: Applicant: The project is located at the corner of 5th and Trinity The project includes mixed use of Hotel (258 Rooms) and F&Bspace (6,441 sq. ft.). The project does not include parking The applicant is seeking a Density Bonus to raise the FAR from 8:1 to 10:1 resulting in a total project gross area of 177,125 gsf. The site is 17,712.5 sf with a current allowable building size of approx.. 141,700 sf based on the current allowable 8:1 FAR. The total proposed building height is 142’ (13 floors). The maximum height achievable under the Density Bonus program is unlimited. This site is not affected by Capitol View Corridor height restrictions. Per the Density Bonus Program ordinance, the applicant is required to meet the three gatekeeper requirements: Substantially comply with the City’s Urban Design Guidelines Provide streetscape improvements along all public street frontages consistent with the Great Streets Program Standards Applicant must commit to a minimum of 2-star green building rating (Pursuing 3-star rating). WORKING GROUP REVIEW OF PROJECT FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES AREA WIDE GUIDELINES AW.1 Create dense development: Compliant Recommendations: Density should be expressed in terms of a floor to area ratio for commercial developments and units per acre for residential developments. Standards should be consistent with LEED Neighborhood Design Standards. It is recommended that all current limits on FAR be maintained, and that developments which adopt and abide by the Urban Design Guidelines along with Density Bonus and other specified requirements should be eligible for additional density on a case-by-case basis. Comment: An increase of 10:1 far is being requested from a base zoning FAR of 8:1. Project complies with this Section. AW.2 Create mixed-use development: Partially Compliant Recommendations: At least two different uses per half block are required. Low occupancy uses such as warehouses, storage, and parking will not be counted in the evaluation of mixed use functions. Secondary uses should occur at street level and be adequate in size to create a sense of variety at street level. As the size of …
TABLE OF CONTENTS APPLICANT SUMMARY LETTER DOWNTOWN DENSITY BONUS APPLICATION VICINITY PLAN & NEARBY TRANSIT FACILITIES SITE PLAN FLOOR PLANS EXTERIOR ELEVATION PLANS ARTISTIC RENDERINGS DEVELOPMENT BONUS COMMUNITY BENEFITS GREAT STREETS EXHIBIT URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES MATRIX SIGNED AUSTIN ENERGY GREEN BUILDING LETTER May 8, 2023 Via Electronic Delivery Ms. Lauren Middleton-Pratt Planning Department City of Austin 1000 E 11th Street Austin, TX 78702 Re: 708 E. 12th Street – Downtown Density Bonus Program (“DDBP”) Application and Summary of Compliance with the City of Austin’s Urban Design Guidelines for a hotel tower project located at 708 E. 12th Street and 1200 N IH-35 Service Road related to site development permit application case SP-2022-0543C. Dear Ms. Middleton-Pratt: On behalf of the property owner, 12th and Sabine Owner, LLC c/o LV Collective (“Owner”), please accept this letter and supporting documentation as a true and complete submittal application for the Downtown Density Bonus Program (“DDBP”) for the south half-block property located on E. 12th Street between Sabine Street and N IH-35 Service Road in Austin, Texas (the “Property”) submitted on November 16, 2022. The Owner is seeking to develop a 39-story hotel tower on the Property consisting of 527 keys, equating to 550,471 gross square feet of hotel use with approx. 11,000 gross square feet of pedestrian oriented use on the ground floor. The Property is currently developed with a vacant office building. The Property is located within the Waller Creek subdistrict of the Downtown Austin Plan (DAP) and is zoned Central Business District (“CBD”). The Property is entitled to a floor-to-area ratio (“FAR”) of 8:1. In order to exceed 8:1 FAR, the applicant is proposing to participate in the Downtown Density Bonus Program (“DDBP”). The gross site area for the Property is 1.13 acres, or 49,114 square feet, resulting in a base entitlement of 392,912 square feet. The project is seeking 12:1 FAR, in compliance with the maximum FAR allowed administratively in this DDBP subdistrict, allowing an additional 183,054 square feet of proposed multifamily use. The project will meet the DDBP Gatekeeper requirements by 1) achieving a two-star rating with Austin Energy Green Building (“AEGB”), 2) achieving substantial compliance with the City of Austin Urban Design Guidelines, and 3) providing the required Community Benefit through § 25- 2-586 (E)(1)(iii), a development bonus fee for affordable housing of $823,554 to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund and a 3-star DDBP AEGB rating as described in …
708 E. 12th Street SP-2022-0543C Design Commission June 26, 2023 1 Current Zoning & Use Central Business District (CBD) • Surrounded by CBD, CS, CS-1 and P zoning districts • Intended for office, commercial, residential, or mix of uses located in the downtown area • Former Texas Municipal Retirement System Building 2 3 Project & Site Facts Address: Lot Size: 708 E. 12th Street 1.13 acres / 49,114 square feet CBD Zoning Entitled Height: DDBP Max. Height for CBD: Proposed Height: Unlimited Unlimited 404 feet / 39 floors CBD Zoning Entitled FAR: DDBP Allowable FAR: Proposed DDBP FAR: 8:1 15:1 12:1 4 Project Compliance 1. Review Community Benefits Calculation 2. Compliance with LDC §25-2-586 (C)(1)(b): Compliance with Great Streets Standards 3. Compliance with LDC §25-2-586 (C)(1)(c): Minimum Austin Energy Green Building 2-Star Rating 4. Compliance with LDC §25-2-586 (C)(1)(a): Substantial Compliance with Urban Design Guidelines 5 Community Benefit Bonus Area By-right CBD Floor-to-Area Ratio – Up to 8:1 DDBP Community Benefits Compliance – 8:1 to 12:1 • 3-Star AEGB Community Benefit • (25-2-586)(E)(8) • Development Bonus Fee For Affordable Housing - Commercial • (25-2-586)(e)(1)(iii) • Total = $832,554 8:1 to 12:1 Up to 8:1 6 Working Group Recommendation 7 Ground Floor Activation GARAGE ENTRANCE 9 Great Streets Standards 10 Great Streets ( 2 2 ’ 1 1 ” I W D E ) (22’ WIDE) 11 Great Streets 12 AEGB 2-Star Rating • Project targeting AEGB 3-Star • Increased building energy performance • Building water use reduction • Sustainably sourced / Local building materials 13 Urban Design Guidelines 14 Working Group Recommendation 15 Working Group Recommendations 16 Working Group Recommendations AW5 – Incorporate civic art in both public and private development. • Including mural on east elevation of the ground-floor. B4 – Encourage the inclusion of local character • Mural on east elevation of the ground-floor to incorporate the local character of the overlapping districts that come together at the site – Red River Cultural District, Innovation District, New Waterloo Greenway. 17 Civic Art & Local Character East Elevation 18 Working Group Recommendations AW5 – Incorporate civic art in both public and private development. • Including mural on east elevation of the ground-floor. B4 – Encourage the inclusion of local character • Mural on east elevation of the ground-floor to incorporate the local character of the overlapping districts that come together at the site – Red River Cultural District, Innovation …
Date: To: From: Subject: June 12, 2023 City of Austin Design Commission Planning & Urban Design Working Group Density Bonus Working Group review of 708 E 12th Street substantial compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines June 7, 2023; 12:00 pm; Virtual Microsoft Teams Meeting Leah M. Bojo Meeting date: Applicant: The proposed project, 708 E 12th Street, is located on 12th Street between S I-35 Frontage Rd on the east and Sabine Street on the west, it is separated from it’s northern neighbor by an existing alley. The project includes a hotel (565,001 gsf / 527 rooms) and retail (10,965 gsf) on a 49,114 square foot lot. The applicant is seeking a Density Bonus to raise the FAR from 8:1 to 12:1. Current height limitation is 400 feet and proposed heigh is 404 feet. The current allowable area is gross building area is 392,912sf. With the density bonus, the applicant will receive an additional 172,089sf of gross building area. Per the Density Bonus Program ordinance, the applicant is required to meet the three gatekeeper requirements: • Substantially comply with the City’s Urban Design Guidelines • Provide streetscape improvements along all public street frontages consistent with the Great Streets Program Standards • Applicant must commit to a minimum of 2-star green building rating (3-star proposed). WORKING GROUP REVIEW OF PROJECT FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES AREA WIDE GUIDELINES 1. Create dense development – Project complies with this Section. 2. Create mixed-use development – Project complies with this Section. 3. Limit development which closes downtown streets – Project complies with this Section. 4. Buffer neighborhood edges- 5. N/A Incorporate civic art in both public and private development – Project is not currently incorporating any public art. Project does not comply with this Section. Working Group Thoughts: • • utilizing art on the north & east elevations to shield parking structures Incorporate Red River Cultural District tie-ins with opportunities for live music performance, pre-wired staging areas, etc Project is outside of Capitol View Corridor and adjacent to S I-35, This section is N/A. 9. Acknowledge that rooftops are not seen from other buildings and the street – 6. Protect important public views – 7. Avoid historical misrepresentations – Project complies with this Section. 8. Respect adjacent historic buildings- N / A Project complies with this Section. 10. Avoid the development of theme environments- Project complies with this Section. 11. Recycle existing …
DESIGN COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, MAY 22, 2023 The Design Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, May 22, 2023, at the Permitting and Development Center, located at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco, Room 1405, in Austin, Texas. Chair Weaver called the Design Commission Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Jen Weaver, Chair Josue Meiners, Vice Chair Ben Anstead David Carroll Ben Luckens Marissa McKinney Jessica Rollason Jon Salinas Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: N/A PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Design Commission regular meeting on April 24, 2023. The minutes from the meeting on 04/24/2023 were approved on Vice Chair Meiners’ motion, Commissioner McKinney’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Howard and Commissioner Ladner were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding the Great Streets Program Update. Presented by Jill Amezcua, Planning Department. The presentation was made by Jill Amezcua, Planning Department. 1 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action on whether the project Dougherty Arts Center Replacement Project, located at 148 South Lamar Boulevard, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards. Presented by Kevin Johnson, Parks and Recreation Department, and Robert Byrnes, Studio8. The motion that the project Dougherty Arts Center Replacement Project, located at 148 South Lamar Boulevard, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards was approved on Chair Weaver’s motion, Commissioner Rollason’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Howard and Commissioner Ladner were absent. Discussion and possible action on whether the project 506 West Residential, located at 506 and 508 West Avenue, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin in accordance with Land Development Code § 25-2-586 (C)(1)(a)(ii). Presented by Richard Suttle, Armburst and Brown, PLLC, and John Houser and Ana Kurzan, Gensler. The motion that the project 506 West Residential, located at 506 and 508 West Avenue, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin in accordance with Land Development Code § 25-2-586 (C)(1)(a)(ii) with the following inclusions: • Separate visual and/or auditory indications at the approach of path crossing for both pedestrians and vehicles for pedestrian safety examples: paver change for pedestrians and traffic arm or speed door for vehicles. (PS 10 – provide protection from cars) • Great Streets standard benches (per Great Streets as a gatekeeper requirement) • Lighting in compliance with Great Streets minimum standards …
SMALL AREA PLANNING JOINT COMMITTEE Wednesday, June 7, 2023 11:30 AM Permitting and Development Center (PDC), Rm. 2205 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Small Area Plan 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- 974-3119 or lisa.rodriguez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Cesar G. Acosta Nadia Barrera-Ramirez* William D. Floyd* Patrick B. Howard Ryan A. Johnson Jennifer Mushtaler* Todd Shaw * Pending eligibility (Zoning and Platting Commission) (Planning Commission) (Zoning and Platting Commission) (Planning Commission) (Zoning and Platting Commission) (Planning Commission) (Planning Commission) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 3 speakers who sign up by noon (12:00 PM) the day before 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 Small Area Planning Joint Committee meeting on April 12, 2022. 1 1. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action to elect a Chair. Discussion and possible action developing criteria for selecting future planning areas. 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 Mark Walters at the Housing and Planning Department, at 512-974-7695, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Small Area Planning Joint Committee, please contact the liaison, Mark Walters at 512- 974-7695, mark.walters@austintexas.gov; or Lisa Rodriguez at 512-974-3119, lisa.rodriguez@austintexas.gov. 2. 3. 2
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of the ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION JUNE 5, 2023 at 6:00 P.M. AUSTIN PERMITTING & DEVELOPMENT CENTER, PDC ROOM, #1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 Some members of the Ethics Review Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public Speakers: Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. If participating remotely by telephone, a speaker must register no later than noon the day before the meeting. To register to speak remotely, contact Lizette Benitez at (512) 974-2915 or lizette.benitez@austintexas.gov or contact Meredith Mooney at (512) 974-2667 or meredith.mooney@austintexas.gov. Vice-Chair Mary Kahle Haksoon Andrea Low Vacancy – District 3 Vacancy – Mayor’s nominee Secretary Nguyen Stanton-Adams Vacancy - District 8 Mikki Teneyuca CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Chair Luis Soberon Amy Casto Michael Lovins Sidney Williams CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA There is no limit on the number of speakers who may speak on agenda items. There is a limit on the number of speakers who may speak on items not posted on the agenda—only the first ten speakers who register prior to the meeting being called to order will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address non-agenda items. For more information on public communication, please see the “Notice Regarding Public Communication” at the end of this agenda. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Ethics Review Commission may announce it will go into Executive Session pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel on any matter listed in this agenda. The Commission may go into Executive Session to discuss: 1 1. A complaint filed by Teri Adams against Hanna Cofer raising claimed violations of City Code Chapter 2-1 (City Boards), Section 2-1-24 (Conflict of Interest and Recusal). 2. A complaint filed by Teri Adams against Evan Taniguchi, raising claimed violations of City Code Chapter 2-1 (City Boards), Section 2-1-24 (Conflict of Interest and Recusal). PRELIMINARY HEARING 3. A complaint filed by Teri Adams against Hanna Cofer, raising claimed violations of City Code Chapter 2-1 (City Boards), Section 2-1-24 (Conflict of Interest and Recusal). 4. A complaint filed by Teri Adams against Evan Taniguchi, raising claimed violations of City Code Chapter 2-1 (City Boards), Section 2-1-24 (Conflict of Interest and Recusal). FUTURE AGENDA …
ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES JUNE 5, 2023 The Ethics Review Commission convened in a Special Called meeting on June 5, 2023, at Austin Permitting and Development Center, Room #1405, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas and via Videoconference. Chair Soberon called the Ethics Review Commission Meeting to order at 6:27 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Luis Soberon, Secretary Nguyen Stanton-Adams and Commissioners Amy Casto, Haksoon Andrea Low, Mikki Teneyuca and Sidney Williams were present at the Permitting and Development Center. Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: None. Commissioners Absent: Vice-Chair Mary Kahle and Commissioner Michael Lovins. Vacancy: Mayor’s nominee, District 3 nominee, District 8 nominee. City Staff in Attendance: Meredith Mooney, Staff Liaison; and Wajiha Rizvi, Commission Executive Liaison & Assistant City Attorney. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Three speakers signed up for General Communication in person and were each allotted three minutes to speak. Laura Massengale, Dorothy Lopez Barnett and Nina Miller all spoke regarding the Zilker Vision Plan. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Commission went into Executive Session at 6:39 p.m. Wajiha Rizvi advised the Commission. 1. A complaint filed by Teri Adams against Hanna Cofer raising claimed violations of City Code Chapter 2-1 (City Boards), Section 2-1-24 (Conflict of Interest and Recusal). 2. A complaint filed by Teri Adams against Evan Taniguchi, raising claimed violations of City Code Chapter 2-1 (City Boards), Section 2-1-24 (Conflict of Interest and Recusal). DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Consideration, discussion, and potential action regarding: 1 3. A complaint filed by Teri Adams against Hanna Cofer, raising claimed violations of City Code Chapter 2-1 (City Boards), Section 2-1-24 (Conflict of Interest and Recusal). The Commission reconvened the public meeting at 7:48 p.m. and called forward two public speakers, Scott Cobb and Laura Massengale to speak on items 3 and 4. Scott Cobb and Laura Massengale both spoke on this item. Parties Attending: Complainant Teri Adams and Respondent’s counsel Ross Fischer, all appeared in person. All parties signed an oath form and spoke on item 3. The Commission heard opening statements from Complainant Teri Adams and counsel for the Respondent, Ross Fischer. The Commission then asked questions of both parties. Secretary Stanton-Adams’ motion to find that there are reasonable grounds that a violation of City Code section 2-1-24 (Conflict of Interest and Recusal) has occurred failed on a 4-2 vote of all members present and thereby the complaint against Respondent Cofer was dismissed. Commissioner Teneyuca …
JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE HYBRID MEETING FORMAT May 24th, 2023 at 6pm Permitting and Development Center – Room 1401/1402 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Committee 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 Zach Baumer at (zach.baumer@austintexas.gov or 415-694-3111). CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Diana Wheeler, Acting Chair (Urban Transportation Commission) Charlotte Davis (Resource Mgmt. Commission) Richard Brimer (Environmental Commission) Melissa Rothrock (Zero Waste Advisory Commission) Vacant (Community Development Commission) Frances Deviney (Austin Travis County Food Policy Board) Vacant (Water & Wastewater Commission) Kelsey Hitchingham (Economic Prosperity Commission) Vacant (Parks & Recreation Board) Jon Salinas (Design Commission) Vacant (City Council) Randall Chapman (Electric Utility Commission) Alice Woods (Planning Commission) Rodrigo Leal (Mayor’s Representative) Anna Scott (Mayor’s Representative) Heather Houser (Mayor’s Representative) Yureisly Suarez (Mayor’s Representative) Christopher Campbell (Mayor’s Representative) For more information, please visit: www.austintexas.gov/jsc AGENDA 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. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 1. Approval of minutes from the April 26th meeting of the Joint Sustainability Committee. 2. JSC Officer Elections for the 2023-2024 Term (Discussion and/or Possible Action). 3. Creation of JSC working groups to help advance implementation of the Austin Climate Equity Plan and updates from previously informal working groups (Discussion and/or Possible Action). 4. Updates on the Inflation Reduction Act Coordinated Grant Approach – Rohan Lilauwala, Office of Sustainability (Discussion and/or Possible Action). 5. Climate Ambassadors Overview, Projects, and Lessons Learned – Sydnee Landry, Office of Sustainability (Discussion and/or Possible Action). 6. City of Austin Support for Energy Innovation and the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty (Discussion and/or Possible Action). 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 …
JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE HYBRID MEETING FORMAT May 24th, 2023 at 6pm Permitting and Development Center – Room 1401/1402 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Committee 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 Zach Baumer at (zach.baumer@austintexas.gov or 415-694-3111). CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Diana Wheeler, Acting Chair (Urban Transportation Commission) Charlotte Davis (Resource Mgmt. Commission) Richard Brimer (Environmental Commission) Melissa Rothrock (Zero Waste Advisory Commission) Vacant (Community Development Commission) Frances Deviney (Austin Travis County Food Policy Board) Vacant (Water & Wastewater Commission) Kelsey Hitchingham (Economic Prosperity Commission) Vacant (Parks & Recreation Board) Jon Salinas (Design Commission) Vacant (City Council) Randall Chapman (Electric Utility Commission) Alice Woods (Planning Commission) Rodrigo Leal (Mayor’s Representative) Anna Scott (Mayor’s Representative) Heather Houser (Mayor’s Representative) Yureisly Suarez (Mayor’s Representative) Christopher Campbell (Mayor’s Representative) For more information, please visit: www.austintexas.gov/jsc AGENDA ADDENDUM 7. Promotion of cooperation between the Airport and Environmental Commissions and the Department of Aviation on environmental matters that extend outside the boundaries of the ABIA property (Discussion and/or Possible Action).
JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MEETING MINUTES May 24, 2023 The Joint Sustainability Committee convened in a hybrid meeting via videoconferencing and at PDC. Acting Chair Kaiba White called the Board Meeting to order at 6:12 pm. Board Members in Attendance in Person: Anna Scott, Kaiba White, Charlotte Davis, Rick Brimer, Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Yure Suarez Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Alice Woods, Jon Salinas, Melissa Rothrock, Rodrigo Leal, Heather Houser, Chris Campbell, Diana Wheeler Board Members Absent: Kelsey Hitchingham, Frances Deviney, City Staff in Attendance: Zach Baumer, Rohan Lilauwala, Sydnee Landree CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The speakers who registered in advance for public comment have three minutes each to address items on the agenda at this time. • Scott Johnson o Air quality and climate are intertwined. Find ways to implement air quality plan. o JSC made a recommendation to hire a full-time employee on sustainable Scott can be a resource. purchasing – Scott supports this. o Need JSC support to make this position successful and expand their reach across the city. 1. Approval of minutes from the April 26th meeting of the Joint Sustainability Committee. • Scott motions to approve, Houser seconds, all in favor (13-0) • Passes 12-0 with Woods abstaining. 2. JSC Officer Elections for the 2023-2024 Term (Discussion and/or Possible Action). • Wheeler nominates White for Chair, Campbell seconds. • White nominates Wheeler for Vice-Chair, Scott seconds. o Both pass unanimously (13-0) 3. Creation of JSC working groups to help advance implementation of the Austin Climate Equity Plan and updates from previously informal working groups (Discussion and/or Possible Action). • Groups have been meeting informally, and are unofficial to date – Transportation, Buildings, Consumption + Natural Systems. Existing members been meeting unofficially, new members welcome. • Goal – bring momentum to plan implementation, identify priorities and push them forward. • Buildings – Salinas, Maxwell-Gaines • White motions to formally create groups; Houser seconds o Passes unanimously (13-0) • Updates from groups o Buildings – interest in moving forward building codes (2024 IECC, Passive House, etc.) some already happening with AEGB, how do we build on that work? o Consumption + Natural Systems – difficult to go through the plan and strategically rank actions. Consider implementation difficulty – will require outside outreach. Consumption section does not include as many policy changes, needs more money. Composting, green infrastructure, carbon neutrality for public lands – high impact + …
JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION Recommendation No 20230524-6 City of Austin Support for Energy Innovation and the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Whereas, the scientific consensus is clear that human activities are primarily responsible for accelerating global climate change, and that the climate crisis now represents one of the preeminent threats to global civilization; and Whereas, changes in our climate are already being felt in Austin and throughout our state, with prolonged drought punctuated by unpredictable torrential downpours and flooding, more frequent extreme heat events, wildfires, stronger winds, and warmer water temperatures that can result in increasing severe storms and rising costs that are taking an unsustainable economic toll on the State and working people; and Whereas, our entire community is being impacted by the health and safety risks of fossil fuel expansion, particularly those who also face socioeconomic and health inequities, including low-income families, those experiencing homelessness, people of color and indigenous peoples, youth, seniors, those experiencing mental and physical disabilities, and people with pre-existing health conditions; and Whereas, our youth and future generations have the most to lose from a lack of immediate action to stop fossil fuel expansion as they face major and lifelong health, ecological, social, and economic impacts from prolonged and cumulative effects of climate change, including food and water shortages, infectious diseases, and natural disasters; and Whereas, the City of Austin recognizes that it is the urgent responsibility and moral obligation of wealthy fossil fuel producers, governments, NGOs, and the business community as a whole, to lead in putting an end to fossil fuel development and to manage the decline of existing production; and Whereas, on August 8, 2019 the City Council unanimously approved a resolution declaring a climate emergency and called for an immediate emergency mobilization to restore a safe climate; and Whereas, the City Council adopted the Austin Climate Equity Plan, which includes the bold goal of equitably reaching net-zero community-wide greenhouse gas emissions and achieving 100% of electricity power supply through clean, renewable, and zero carbon emission energy sources by 2040; and Whereas, the Paris Climate Agreement is silent on coal, oil, and gas, an omission with respect to the supply and production of fossil fuels (the largest source of GHGs) that needs to be collectively addressed by other means; and Whereas, global governments and the fossil fuel industry are currently planning to cumulatively produce about 120% more emissions by 2030 than what …
JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION Recommendation No 20230524-7 Cooperation between the Airport Advisory Commission and Environmental Commission WHEREAS, the Joint Sustainability Committee recognizes the City of Austin requires a First Class International Airport to serve its Residents and travelers to and through the City of Austin to support a vibrant economy; and the long-term viability of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport requires strong management, long-term planning and close cooperation with vendors, contractors, airlines, and the City; and the Environment surrounding ABIA needs to be protected for the health, safety, welfare, and quality of life for the Residents of Austin and airport users. WHEREAS, the City of Austin Department of Aviation is responsible for oversight of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport; its operation, projects, capital improvement programs, aviation contracts, annual operating budget, long term planning, and quality of service to for the Customers of ABIA and the Residents of Austin. WHEREAS, the Airport Advisory Commission is responsible for making recommendations to the Council on aviation projects that the Department of Aviation proposes for the capital improvements program; and review and make recommendations to the council on aviation contracts that are presented by the Department of Aviation for council for action; and review and make policy recommendations to the council on quality of services at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Residents of Austin and customers of the airport and long term planning of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport; in addition to other responsibilities. WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission shall assist the city council, the city manager, and the Watershed Protection Department in studying, promoting and enforcing environmental protection policies to assure the health, safety, welfare and quality of life of all residents within the City’s incorporated boundaries as well as those within its extraterritorial jurisdiction where the boundaries apply; and advise the city council, city manager and Watershed Protection Department concerning policies, projects, and programs that affect the quality of life or have the potential to affect the environment as specified in Austin, Texas Code 2-1-144 Sections H-L. WHEREAS, the Joint Sustainability Committee shall promote close cooperation between the Council, City management, City boards, commissions, committees, and agencies concerned with procedures, and implementation of the Austin Community Climate Plan and Austin Climate Equity Plan in order to secure the greatest public benefit; the joint committee may advise City boards, commission, and committees on policy matters that impact the health, safety, welfare, and quality of life of the Residents of Austin. BE …
JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MEETING MINUTES April 26, 2023 The Joint Sustainability Committee convened in a hybrid meeting via videoconferencing and at PDC. Chair Diana Wheeler called the Board Meeting to order at 6:08 pm. Board Members in Attendance in Person: Kaiba White (chair), Haris Qureshi, Heather Houser, Rodrigo Leal, Chris Campbell Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Diana Wheeler, Melissa Rothrock, Anna Scott, Kelsey Hitchingham, Frances Deviney Board Members Absent: City Staff in Attendance: Rohan Lilauwala CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The speakers who registered in advance for public comment have three minutes each to address items on the agenda at this time. N/A 1. Approval of minutes from the March 29, 2023 special called meeting of the Joint Sustainability Committee. Qureshi motions to approve, Campbell seconds, all in favor, none opposed. 2. Project Connect LRT Options Presentation and Q&A (Discussion and/or Possible Action) – Lisa Storer, Alvin Livingstone, Courtney Chavez, Austin Transit Partnership; Sravya Garledenne – Project Connect Office. • Presentation on light rail component of LRT – one component only • Cost estimates came up high, so initial system needs to be scaled back to fit funding envelope • Not seeking feedback on downtown crossings at the moment for surface alignments o White: What are pros and cons of crossings? o Livingstone: S1st pros-straight line crossing; cons-traffic at Cesar Chavez; Trinity street pros-connection to conv ctr, east downtown; cons-impacts boathouse, still traffic at Cesar Chavez • Houser: why does 38th/Oltorf/Yellow Jacket offer more flexibility vs North Lamar to Pleasant Valley o NL-PV requires protective buys (to preserve extension southward), and/or require a spur put in. 3-legged option has a transfer station • Intention is to build out full system once funding is available • Qureshi – elevated option avoids traffic from 8th to S Congress • Over 12,000-13,000 comments – does not include meetings (70+) • Qureshi – for partial underground – why not go down South rather than East? o Livingstone – money+technical feasibility; highest ridership segments were prioritized (UT, Republic Square, Pleasant Valley); each option also has to extend to a maintenance facility. o White: lots of student housing off Riverside • Qureshi – what’s the status of the capitol view corridor on South Congress? o Livingstone: LRV is no different than a bus; wires no different than existing infrastructure, crossing ramp descends to grade before South Congress • Qureshi – could an airport option …
The Inflation Reduction Act City of Austin Opportunities Rohan Lilauwala, Office of Sustainability Sep 2022 About ● Largest investment in climate in US history ○ $391 billion ● Projected 40% reduction in GHGs by 2030 (from 2005 levels) ○ Further federal action + local/state action is needed to meet US goals (50-52% GHG reduction) as part of Paris Agreement ● Funding opportunities for City of Austin departments as well as community partners to work on climate action Breakdown of Funding in IRA Source: RMI GHG Reductions / Environmental Justice $5 b $2.8 b Climate Pollution Reduction Grants for local and state plans and implementation projects to reduce GHGs Environmental and Climate Justice Block Grants for community- led climate, resilience, pollution mitigation, capacity building projects Direct funding opportunity for City Projects Opportunity for City to support community-based organizations, help find resources and build capacity Direct Pay Tax Credits Tax-exempt entities like cities or municipally-owned utilities can claim a tax credit despite having no tax liability. ● Renewable Electricity Production ● Renewable Energy Investment ● Carbon Oxide Sequestration ● Zero-Emission Nuclear Power Production (new in Opportunities for AE to directly invest in renewable assets, EDD advanced manufacturing incentives, fleet savings, clean ARR trucks, PARD/WPD/AW/DSD carbon sequestration projects, etc. ● Clean Hydrogen Production Credit (new in IRA) ● Advanced Manufacturing Production (new in IRA) IRA/CHIPS) ● Clean Electricity Production (new in IRA) ● Clean Fuel Production (new in IRA) ● Clean Energy Investment (new in IRA) ● Qualifying Advanced Energy Project (new in IRA) ● Clean Electricity Investment (new in IRA) ● Alternative Fuel Refueling Property ● Qualified Commercial Clean Vehicles (new in IRA) Direct Pay Tax Credits Many tax credits have ‘adders’ or bonus credits awarded for many different purposes, which can be stacked to maximize benefits: ● If prevailing wage/apprenticeship requirements are met ● If projects are located in disadvantaged communities (additional bonus if benefits primarily flow to residents) ● For meeting domestic content requirements ● For projects in an ‘energy community’ Transportation $290 m Alternative Fuel and Low-Emission Aviation Technology Program $3.2 b Neighborhood Access and Equity Grant Program for highway removal, remediation, capping + complete streets, active transportation + access to essential destinations $600 m Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grants and Rebates, to cover incremental costs of vehicles, fueling/charging infrastructure, workforce development, technical assistance Potential funding for clean ARR trucks, CapMetro buses, AISD buses Aviation department opportunity - cleaner jet …
May 24, 2023 - JSC Presentation 2 0 2 3 C L I M A T E A M B A S S A D O R S R E P O R T Sydnee Landry Climate Equity Engagement Associate Background Information THE CLIMATE AMBASSADOR PROGRAM WAS CREATED AS A PAID OPPORTUNITY FOR PASSIONATE AUSTINITES TO ENGAGE THEIR COMMUNITIES AND GET INPUT FOR THE AUSTIN CLIMATE EQUITY PLAN IN 2020 Background Information OVER 6 MONTHS, THE 2020 AMBASSADORS COMPLETED 50+ INTERVIEW REPORTS FROM CONVERSATIONS THEY HAD WITH PEOPLE ABOUT SUSTAINABILITY, CLIMATE, AND THEIR VISIONS FOR AUSTIN MAJOR THEMES FROM THESE CONVERSATIONS WERE DISTILLED AND INCORPORATED INTO THE CLIMATE EQUITY PLAN AS EQUITY ICONS Example of equity icon use throughout the plan Equity icons IN 2021 THE PLAN WAS FORMALLY ADOPTED BY CITY COUNCIL, WHICH MEANT THE WORK OF IMPLEMENTATION COULD BEGIN... ... AND THE FOCUS OF THE CLIMATE AMBASSADOR GROUP WOULD NEED TO CHANGE A BIT WHICH IS WHERE I CAME IN! AND SET OUT TO GET STAKEHOLDER INPUT AS I REIMAGINED THE PROGRAM... The JSC, The JSC, Former Ambassadors, Former Ambassadors, ACEP Advisory Groups, ACEP Advisory Groups, Community orgs, Community orgs, and many more... and many more... Me 2 Me 2 months in months in to this job to this job community-led community-led strategies from strategies from the climate plan the climate plan opportunity to opportunity to reimagine reimagine engagement engagement for for implementation implementation opportunities opportunities to implement to implement climate plan climate plan 2022-2023 2022-2023 CLIMATE CLIMATE AMBASSADORS AMBASSADORS desire to desire to build build community community capacity capacity desire to avoid desire to avoid extractive extractive engagement engagement TRAINING & EDUCATION ONGOING PARTICIPATION WITH OOS STAFF INTERVIEW REPORTS TRAINING & EDUCATION WITH AN ADDITIONAL CIVIC ENGAGEMENT WORKSHOP RELATIONSHIP BUILDING MORE EMPHASIS ON THE CITY + AMBASSADOR RELATIONSHIP COMMUNITY ACTION PROJECTS THAT ARE AMBASSADOR DESIGNED AND LED WITH COMMUNITY BENEFIT IN MIND +1 civic +1 civic workshop workshop +1 relationship +1 relationship building building +1 community +1 community benefit benefit SINCE THIS NEW COMMUNITY ACTION PROJECT ELEMENT WAS BEING ADDED, WE WANTED TO MAKE SURE WE SELECTED AMBASSADORS THAT MET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA... SHOWS A NUANCED UNDERSTANDING OF INEQUITIES REPRESENTS A MARGINALIZED COMMUNITY HAS EXPERIENCE WORKING, VOLUNTEERING, OR ORGANIZING WITH MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES IN AUSTIN HAS A CONNECTION TO OR ESTABLISHED METHOD OF OUTREACH TO MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES The 2022 Ambassadors K E C I A D Y L …
