ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION CONDITIONAL USE SITE PLAN REVIEW SHEET PC HEARING DATE: October 1, 2024 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 6 JURISDICTION: Austin Full Purpose SPC-2023-0253C CASE NUMBER: PROJECT NAME: Ridgeline Neighborhood Park ADDRESS OF SITE: 2701 S Lakeline Blvd NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AREA: NA WATERSHED: Buttercup Creek APPLICANT/ OWNER: AGENT: City of Austin Parks & Recreation Department James Wheeler (512) 974-9413 Pape-Dawson Engineers Anthony Grenier (512) 454-8711 Meg.greenfield@austintexas.gov (512) 978-4663 CASE MANAGER: Meg Greenfield PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The Parks & Recreation Department is proposing improvements to the existing Ridgeline Neighborhood Park located at 2701 S Lakeline Blvd. The site is located in a residential neighborhood northwest of Lakeline Mall. It is in Round Rock ISD and Williamson County at the border of City of Austin Full Purpose and ETJ. The proposed 10.45-acre site is currently used as a park with some existing trails. The site will be improved with an 8-ft wide shared use trail loop, a water line serving a water fountain, a playscape, and seating areas. The sidewalk along Lakeline Blvd will also be improved. The limits of construction are 1.53 acres and the impervious cover will be increased from 0.6% to 4.9%. The project site is located on a tributary of Buttercup Creek and is upstream of Cedar Park’s Rosemary Denny Park. The contributing watershed is upstream of the Upper Brushy Creek WCID Dam #6. There is a small secondary tributary entering the main creek from the south, with the confluence located just upstream of the culverts under Lakeline Blvd. There are no increases in flow between the Pre-Project and Post-Project flows for the 2-, 10-, 25- and 100-year flows. This site is zoned P (Public) and is greater than one acre in size; therefore, a Conditional Use Permit is required, according to the Land Development Code {Section 25-2-625}. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of this site plan. SUMMARY COMPONENTS OF SITE PLAN LAND USE: All land use comments have been cleared. ENVIRONMENTAL: All environmental comments have been cleared. TRANSPORTATION: All transportation comments have been cleared. PREVIOUS APPROVALS Previous site plan: None. PROJECT INFORMATION SITE AREA EXISTING ZONING FLOOR-AREA RATIO BUILDING COVERAGE BUILDING HEIGHT IMPERVIOUS COVERAGE PARKING EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES 10.45 acres P Allowed NA NA NA NA NA Proposed NA NA NA 4.9% None proposed ZONING LAND USES Vacant Vacant Multifamily Gas Station/Convenience Store Single Family P GR-MU-CO GR-MU-CO CH ETJ Site North South East West …
RECOMMENDATION TO ALLOW SOME COMMERCIAL USES IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES WHEREAS current City of Austin land use separates residential homes from commercial uses, making it difficult for individuals to access services without the use of an automobile; and WHEREAS single family homes are traditionally an attractive option for families, including members that may not own or be able to drive; and WHEREAS a majority of Austin’s residential neighborhoods were built after 1960 and therefore were not designed on a walkable, grid pattern; and WHEREAS some of Austin’s most beloved, central neighborhoods (i.e., Clarksville, Hyde Park, Crestview, Bouldin) offer historic and replicable examples of how a mix of housing types and commercial uses can be compatible with neighborhood life and encourage walkability; and WHEREAS auto-centric development patterns don’t support the same kind of social interactions, neighborhood cohesion or safety via “eyes on the street” that walkable neighborhoods do; and WHEREAS the City of Austin’s Strategic Mobility Plan has identified a 50/50 mode split goal by 2039 and many personal trips are within 2.5 miles of the home, which is beyond the reach of walking; and WHEREAS walking or riding a bicycle on major arterial roads is an uncomfortable or unsafe option for many residents – particularly the young, those living with disabilities, and older adults; and WHEREAS many residents cannot access medical, counseling, pet, convenience or personal improvement services – services that support aging in place – without the support of a driver at personal expense or the support of social services; and WHEREAS many parts of the city of Austin include grocery store deserts, transit deserts and medical services deserts – with no current hospital operating east of IH-35; and WHEREAS we eliminated parking minimums across the city of Austin in order to, among other goals, allow more affordable housing to be within walking distance to small scale commercial businesses; and WHEREAS the Imagine Austin Plan included several stated livability objectives, including: ● Promote a compact and connected city, ● Development occurring in connected and pedestrian-friendly patterns supporting transit and urban lifestyles and reducing sprawl, while protecting and enhancing neighborhoods, ● Development occurring across the city in a manner friendly to families with children, seniors, and individuals with disabilities, ● Austin's unique character and local businesses being recognized as a vital part of our community, ● Clear guidelines supporting both quality development and preservation that sustain and improve Austin's character and …
RECOMMENDATION TO RESTRICT SOME COMMERCIAL USES ON IMAGINE AUSTIN CORRIDORS WHEREAS the Imagine Austin Plan included several stated livability objectives, including: ● Promote a compact and connected city, ● Development occurring in connected and pedestrian-friendly patterns supporting transit and urban lifestyles and reducing sprawl, while protecting and enhancing neighborhoods, ● Development occurring across the city in a manner friendly to families with children, seniors, and individuals with disabilities, ● Austin's unique character and local businesses being recognized as a vital part of our community, ● Clear guidelines supporting both quality development and preservation that sustain and improve Austin's character and provide certainty for residents and the business community, ● Austin's diverse population being active and healthy, with access to locally-grown, nourishing foods, and affordable healthcare; and WHEREAS the “Imagine Austin Growth Concept Map” is one of the “Imagine Austin Decision Guidelines” incorporated into the Comprehensive Decision Making Matrix included in the Zoning Change Review Sheet provided by City of Austin Staff for review by the Zoning & Platting Commission; and WHEREAS the Imagine Austin Growth Concept Map includes Imagine Austin Activity Corridors, which are meant to facilitate a “long-term shift toward transit, walking and biking” and zoning policy along these corridors should enhance transit-supportive uses, encourage more intentional and equitable land stewardship with increased bicycle, pedestrian, and transit connectivity, housing options and opportunities, public realm activation, and new economic opportunities near public transit; THEREFORE, be it resolved that the following are PROHIBITED uses on properties located on an Imagine Austin Activity Corridor: COMMERCIAL USES: ● Agricultural Sale and Services ● Building Maintenance Services ● Campground ● Carriage Stable ● Convenience Storage ● Drop-off Recycling Collection Facility ● Electronic Prototype Assembly ● Electronic Testing ● Equipment Repair Services ● Equipment Sales ● Exterminating Services ● Funeral Services ● Marina ● Recreational Equipment Maintenance & Storage ● Recreational Equipment Sales ● Research Assembly Services ● Research Testing Services ● Research Warehousing Services ● Scrap and Salvage ● Service Station ● Stables ● Vehicle Storage INDUSTRIAL USES: ● Basic Industry ● General Warehousing and Distribution ● Recycling Center ● Resource Extraction AGRICULTURAL USES: ● Animal Production ● Crop Production ● Indoor Crop Production ● Alternative Financial Services ● Automotive Sales ● Automotive Rentals ● Automotive Repair Services ● Automotive Washing ● Pawn Shop Services ● Pedicab Storage and Dispatch ● Special Use Historic INDUSTRIAL USES: ● Custom Manufacturing ● Bail Bond Services ● …
1. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 The Zoning and Platting Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday September 17, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX. Chair Smith called the Zoning and Platting Commission meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Hank Smith Betsy Greenberg Felix De Portu Taylor Major Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Scott Boone William Floyd Ryan Puzycki Lonny Stern Board Members/Commissioners absent: Alejandra Flores David Fouts Carrie Thompson PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL List name of speaker(s) and brief description of topic. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on September 3, 2024. 1 The minutes from the meeting of September 3, 2024, were approved on the consent agenda on an 8-0 vote. Commission Flores, Fouts, and Thompson were absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS C14-2024-0108 - Indian Hills FM 973; District 1 11900 Decker Lake Road, Decker Creek 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Club Deal 116 Indian Hills TX LP (Douglas H. Gillilad) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Metcalfe Wolf Stuart & Williams, LLP (Michele Rogerson Lynch) LI-CO & MF-3 to GR-MU-CO Recommended Beverly Villela, 512-978-0740, beverly.villela@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion the approve Staff’s recommendation of GR-MU-CO for C14-2024-0108 - Indian Hills FM 973 located at 11900 Decker Lake Road was approved on the consent agenda on a, 8-0 vote. Commission Flores, Fouts, and Thompson were absent. SPC-2023-0432C - Northwest Pool Renovation/7 7000 Ardath Street, Shoal Creek Watershed 3. Conditional Use: Location: Owner/Applicant: City of Austin, Parks and Recreation Department Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Glenn Frey, PE Conditional Use Permit Recommended Meg Greenfield, 512-978-4663, meg.greenfield@austintexas.gov Sara Wilson, 512-974-3052, sara.wilson@austintexas.gov Development Services Department The motion to close the public hearing was approved on Vice Chair Greenberg’s motion, Commissioner De Portu’s second on an 8-0. Commission Flores, Fouts, and Thompson were absent. The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of a conditional use permit with a recommendation that before approval of the site plan, there is a careful analysis and identification of groundwater that can affect the pool and the strength of the soil supporting it, was approved on Vice Chair Greenberg’s motion, Commission Sterns second on an 8-0. Commission Flores, Fouts, and Thompson were absent. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 4. Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee – Update pertaining to recommendations to the Planning Commission regarding proposed amendments to …
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Via Electronic Delivery On behalf of our client, Arabon Real Estate, LLC, we request postponement of this rezoning case from the October 1, 2024, Zoning & Platting Commission public hearing to November 19, 2024. Please contact our office should you have need for additional information. Thank you for your time and October 1, 2024 Mr. Jonathan Tomko Planning Department City of Austin 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, TX 78752 Re: Rezoning Application – “AM Station Rezoning” Dear Mr. Tomko: attention to this application. Kind regards, Victoria Haase www.throwerdesign.com 512-998-5900 Cell 512-476-4456 Office P . O . B O X 4 1 9 5 7 , A U S T I N , T E X A S 7 8 7 0 4 1 5 0 7 I N G L E W O O D S T . , A U S T I N , T E X A S 7 8 7 4 1
1. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2024 The Zoning and Platting Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday October 1, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas. Chair Greenberg called the Zoning and Platting Commission meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Betsy Greenberg Felix De Portu Alejandra Flores David Fouts Ryan Puzycki Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Scott Boone Carrie Thompson Lonny Stern Board Members/Commissioners absent: Hank Smith William Floyd Taylor Major PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL List name of speaker(s) and brief description of topic. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on September 17, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of September 17, 2024, were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Flores’ motion, Commissioner De Portu’s second on an 8-0 1 vote. Commissioner Thompson abstained. Chair Smith and Commissioners Floyd and Major were absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS C14-2024-0069 - AM Station; District 1 7000, 7008, and 7010 Johnny Morris Rd., Walnut Creek Watershed 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Arabon Real Estate LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Thrower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower & Victoria Haase) GR-MU-CO to CS-MU-CO-DB90 (as amended) Not Recommended Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve the Applicant’s postponement request to November 19, 2024, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Flores’ motion, Commissioner De Portu’s second on an 8-0 vote. Chair Smith and Commissioners Floyd and Major were absent. 3. Conditional Use SPC-2023-0253C - Ridgeline Neighborhood Park Permit: 2701 S Lakeline Blvd, Buttercup Creek Watershed Location: Owner/Applicant: Parks & Recreation Department/James Wheeler as Project Manager Agent: Request: Pape-Dawson Engineers; Anthony Grenier Conditional Use Permit to approve park improvements in Public zoned 10.45 acre tract. Recommended Meg Greenfield, 512-978-4663, meg.greenfield@austintexas.gov Development Services Department Staff Rec.: Staff: The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of a Conditional Use Permit to approve park improvements in Public zoned 10.45 acre tract was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Flores’ motion, Commissioner De Portu’s second on an 8-0 vote. Chair Smith and Commissioners Floyd and Major were absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and action to recommend to City Council a resolution to allow some commercial uses in residential zoning. Sponsors: Commissioner Puzycki and Commissioner Stern. The motion to postpone to December 3, 2024, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Flores’ …
REGULAR MEETING of the URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TUESDAY OCTOBER 1, 2024, at 5:00pm BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 CITY HALL – 301 W 2nd St. AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Urban Transportation Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register please call or email the staff liaison in advance at (512)-974-3428 or natalie.leone@austintexas.gov no later than noon on Monday September 30, 2024 with the following information: name, item number(s) to speak on, telephone number, and email address. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Heather Buffo - (District 1) Melissa Ortiz-(District 2) Arlin Alvarez-(District 3) Susan Somers, Chair-(District 4) Daniel Kavelman-(District 5) Edward Smith- (District 6) Diana Wheeler- (District 7) Vacant- (District 8) Spencer Schumacher- (District 9) Ruven Brooks, Vice Chair-(District 10) Deshon Brown- (Mayoral Appointee) 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Transportation Commission REGULAR MEETING on September 3, 2024. 2. Staff briefing regarding Resolution 20240718-092 relating to safety barriers at medical DISCUSSION ITEMS facilities Presenter: Amber Hutchens DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS planning Presenter: Adam Greenfield Facilitator: Susan Somers Presenter: Mikey Goralnik Facilitator: Susan Somers prioritization and funding streams Facilitator: Ruven Brooks Facilitator: Susan Somers COMMITTEE UPDATES 3. Discussion and approval of a recommendation on including CityLeap in future bond 4. Discussion and approval of a recommendation on a partnership with Great Springs Project 5. Discussion and approval of a recommendation on transit enhancement plan regarding 6. Discussion and approval of 2025 Urban Transportation Commission meeting dates. 7. Update from Commissioner Schumacher from the Downtown Commission regarding actions taken at the September 18, 2024 meeting 8. Update from Commissioner Wheeler from the Joint Sustainability Commission regarding actions taken at the September 25, 2024 meeting 9. Update from Commissioner Schumacher from the Bicycle Advisory Council regarding actions taken at the September 17, 2024 meeting 10. Update from Commissioner Kavelman from the …
C20-2024-039 Bollard Installation For Medical Facilities Amber Hutchens | Capital Program Consultant | October 1, 2024 Presentation Overview • Background • Council Resolution • Code Amendment • Criteria/Rule • Schedule • Questions/Answers 9/26/2024 2 City Council Resolution 20240718-092 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: City Council initiates amendments to City Code, including Title 25 (Land Development), to require the installation of crash-rated bollards or other similar safety barriers to prevent vehicle-into-building crashes at the pedestrian entrances of medical facilities with nearby vehicular traffic. City Council Resolution 20240718-092 “BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: When proposing amendments initiated by this Resolution, the City Manager is directed to explore: 1. the feasibility of requiring safety barriers in public right-of-way areas adjacent to medical facilities to enhance pedestrian safety and prevent vehicle crashes; 2. whether permit applications to expand, remodel, or upgrade existing facilities can trigger this requirement to install safety bollards; incentives for existing facilities to voluntarily comply with new City requirements to install bollards; 3. 4. 5. recommendations for the City's state and federal legislative agenda; and any other necessary changes that achieve the objectives of this resolution. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: The City Manager is directed to engage with stakeholders, including medical facility operators, with the goal of bringing about compliance with any new requirements City Council adopts.” LDC Chapter 25-6, Transportation Changes to Title 25 • Modify § 25-6-1 (Definitions) • Medical Facility: Hospitals, Stand alone ER facilities, Urgent Care Clinics • Pedestrian Entrance: Publicly accessible; designed for pedestrians • Create a new Section 25-6-324 (Pedestrian Safety Barriers for Medical Facilities) • Applies to all new construction • Requires installation on site and in right of way if necessary • Language allowing for alternative compliance • TPW approval required for installation within right of way • Technical guidance will be provided in Transportation Criteria Manual Changes to Title 25 • Applicability • New site plans or site plan revisions/corrections • Incentives for compliance • Waive review fees • Ordinance adoption outreach • Voluntary compliance Transportation Criteria Manual New TCM rule to include design and construction criteria: Installation requirements • PROWAG/TAS/ADA compliant • Crash rated/materials requirements • • Location and placement guidance • Accepted alternatives and review process • Fire/EMS coordination Schedule for Adoption • City Council Resolution: July 18 (Approved on Consent 11-0) • Stakeholder Meetings: September 9 & September 18 • Urban Transportation Commission: …
CityLeap ATX Urban Transportation Commission October 1st 2024 The Plan Convert one or more vehicle lanes on every City of Austin-owned arterial to either bus lanes with shared use paths, or protected bike lanes, in five years. CityLeap Study Recommended Aspects to Include • Compatibility with ASMP modeshift goals (50% non-drive alone by 2039) • People-carrying capacity • Safety impacts • Comprehensive crash cost impacts on society • Carbon emissions & air pollution • Traffic evaporation / reduced demand Thank you! Adam Greenfield Director of Advocacy, Safe Streets Austin adam@safestreetsaustin.org
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BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation Number 20241001-004: Great Springs Project Partnership WHEREAS, the purpose of the Urban Transportation Commission (UTC) “to serve as an advisory body to the city council, the city manager, and all other transportation-related departments concerning transportation-related matters including…pedestrian and bikeway programs and projects; and WHEREAS, among the UTC’s responsibilities are “to promote close cooperation between the city council, other city boards and commissions, city departments, and individuals, institutions, and agencies concerned with transportation-related activities so that all similar activities in the City may be coordinated to secure the greatest public welfare.;” and WHEREAS, Great Springs Project (GSP) is an Austin-based non-profit organization with a demonstrated capacity to support local governments and other partners in the region with implementing priority trail and conservation projects; and WHEREAS, Trails and Transportation Planner for Great Springs Project Mikey Goralnik has engaged with UTC members to introduce the Great Springs Project, its history, resources, and plans for supporting local efforts to implement priority trail projects in the City of Austin, and WHEREAS, GSP has diverse expertise in a range of topics that align with the UTC’s mandate to support the City’s connectivity and active transportation culture, including supporting urban trail implementation through right-of-way acquisition, designing and permitting priority trails, and programming trails with activities and events; and WHEREAS, the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan identifies the Urban Trails System, highlighted by the Tier I and Tier II Urban Trails, as “an integral part of the transportation network” to “connect the street grid [and] provide additional pedestrian and bicycle connectivity and shorten walking and bicycling distances…[that] increase connectivity between lifestyles and outdoor neighborhoods, facilitate active trips, promote healthy experiences, and strengthen our community’s connection to nature and our ecosystem; and WHEREAS, numerous local and regional planning efforts, including the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan, Climate Equity Plan, Green Infrastructure Strengths and Gaps Assessment, and Central Texas Regional Air Quality Plan, state the importance of partnerships between the city and non-profit partners for rapidly and fully implementing the community’s vision of a connected, resilient, healthy, and prosperous Austin, and WHEREAS, GSP has a mission to support the City’s connectivity, mobility, resiliency, vitality, and equity objectives in the organization’s project area, and the capacity and resources necessary to implement these stated priorities; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin must direct City staff to approve formal collaboration between external not-for-profit partners such as Great Springs Project …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation Number 20241001-003: CityLeap WHEREAS, the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) sets forth a goal of reaching a 50/50 mode share (50% drive-alone, 50% taking transit, riding a bicycle, walking, carpooling, or teleworking) by 2039 and identifies infrastructure updates to our pedestrian, public transportation, and bicycle systems as paramount to that goal; WHEREAS, the City of Austin is lagging behind on the ASMP goals of 14% of Austinites commuting by transit, 4% commuting by bicycling, and 4% commuting by walking; WHEREAS, the Austin Climate Equity Plan noted that “our transportation system is already the primary source of local air pollution and will soon become the largest emitter of greenhouse gases;” WHEREAS, in its August 8th, 2019 resolution, Austin City Council declared a climate emergency and called “for an immediate emergency mobilization to restore a safe climate.” WHEREAS, the CityLeap plan would accelerate Austin’s transportation and climate goals by providing transit lanes (with bicycle-pedestrian pathways at sidewalk level) or protected bicycle lanes on every City of Austin-owned arterial within five years; WHEREAS, converting one general travel lane in each direction on Barton Springs Road between Azie Morton Road and South Lamar Blvd to protected bicycle lanes and transit enhancements led to a 64% reduction in speeding, 67% reduction in crashes, and no discernable impact on motor vehicle travel times; WHEREAS, the cost of converting one general travel lane over the Longhorn Dam Bridge was recovered in four months through comprehensive crash cost savings to society; WHEREAS, lane conversions can also greatly improve transit reliability and speed, transportation choice, emergency response times, and air quality, while reducing carbon emissions; and WHEREAS, City Council Resolution Resolution No. 20240829-138 directed the City Manager to relay input from the Urban Transportation Commission regarding the Comprehensive Climate Implementation program to the Bond Election Advisory Task Force and City Council. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Urban Transportation Commission recommends that the City Council initiate a planning and feasibility study of the CityLeap program that prioritizes safety, considers comprehensive crash cost savings to society, carbon emissions, air pollution, and both the impact of reduced demand and induced demand on our transportation network. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Urban Transportation Commission recommends the Bond Election Advisory Task Force evaluate opportunities to include CityLeap in the next appropriate bond package. Motioned by: Seconded by: Date of Approval: Record of the vote:
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation Number 20241001-003: CityLeap WHEREAS, the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) sets forth a goal of reaching a 50/50 mode share (50% drive-alone, 50% taking transit, riding a bicycle, walking, carpooling, or teleworking) by 2039 and identifies infrastructure updates to our pedestrian, public transportation, and bicycle systems as paramount to that goal; WHEREAS, the City of Austin is lagging behind on the ASMP goals of 14% of Austinites commuting by transit, 4% commuting by bicycling, and 4% commuting by walking; WHEREAS, the Austin Climate Equity Plan noted that “our transportation system is already the primary source of local air pollution and will soon become the largest emitter of greenhouse gases;” WHEREAS, in its August 8th, 2019 resolution, Austin City Council declared a climate emergency and called “for an immediate emergency mobilization to restore a safe climate.” WHEREAS, the CityLeap plan would accelerate Austin’s transportation and climate goals by providing transit lanes (with bicycle-pedestrian pathways at sidewalk level) or protected bicycle lanes on every City of Austin-owned arterial within five years; WHEREAS, converting one general travel lane in each direction on Barton Springs Road between Azie Morton Road and South Lamar Blvd to protected bicycle lanes and transit enhancements led to a 64% reduction in speeding, 67% reduction in crashes, and no discernable impact on motor vehicle travel times; WHEREAS, the cost of converting one general travel lane over the Longhorn Dam Bridge was recovered in four months through comprehensive crash cost savings to society; WHEREAS, lane conversions can also greatly improve transit reliability and speed, transportation choice, emergency response times, and air quality, while reducing carbon emissions; and WHEREAS, City Council Resolution Resolution No. 20240829-138 directed the City Manager to relay input from the Urban Transportation Commission regarding the Comprehensive Climate Implementation program to the Bond Election Advisory Task Force and City Council. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Urban Transportation Commission recommends that the City Council initiate a planning and feasibility study of the CityLeap program that prioritizes safety, considers comprehensive crash cost savings to society, carbon emissions, air pollution, and both the impact of reduced demand and induced demand on our transportation network. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Urban Transportation Commission recommends that Transportation & Public Works Staff coordinate with CapMetro, Austin Transit Partnership, City of Austin Project Connect Office during the feasibility study, and consider effects on transit speed and …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation 20241001-005: Transit Enhancement Plan WHEREAS, the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan calls for transit ridership to increase by a factor of four by 2039; WHEREAS, in July 2024 weekday boardings on Cap Metro transit exceeded 81,000 but Phase 1 of Project Connect light rail will only provide 28,500 boardings, and the vast majority of public transit capacity in Austin over the next few decades will continue to be provided by Cap Metro buses which share public streets with other vehicles; WHEREAS, the City of Austin and Cap Metro have jointly developed a Transit Enhancement Infrastructure Report which recommends 37 street improvement projects which will result in greater transit availability, accessibility, speed, and reliability within the City of Austin and which are not included in Project Connect; WHEREAS, the need for such projects will continue to grow as transit usage grows in Austin; WHEREAS, funding for these projects is likely to come from a variety of sources, such as 2020 Mobility Bond funds, CapMetro interlocal agreement funds, and potential future grant and bond funding opportunities, including a possible 2026 City of Austin mobility bond; NOW, THEREFORE BE, IT RESOLVED that the Urban Transportation Commission recommends Austin City Council direct the City Manager and the Transportation and Public Works Department to develop, maintain, and continuously update a long-range Transit Enhancement Plan, including a prioritized list of projects to be carried out by the City of Austin which would improve transit availability, accessibility, speed, and reliability and meeting the city's goal of 16% of Austinites commuting by Transit in 2039. • The Plan would continue the groundwork laid out in the Transit • • • • Enhancement Infrastructure Report; it should serve transit-supportive infrastructure in the same way the Sidewalks, Crossings and Shared Streets Plan does for pedestrian infrastructure or the Bicycle Plan does for bicycle infrastructure. The projects in the Plan may come from a variety of sources, including proposed service enhancements from Cap Metro, projects already identified in the City of Austin Transit Enhancement Infrastructure Report, requests from Austin Transit Partnership to facilitate construction of Austin Light Rail, Cap Metro projects for other components of Project Connect such as Metro Rapid lines and Pickup zones, and any other projects identified by City of Austin staff in collaboration with their partners at Cap Metro and Austin Transit Partnership. At a minimum, the Plan should include the 37 …
Urban Transportation Commission Approved 2025 Meeting Dates 1. Jan. 7, 2025 2. Feb. 4, 2025 3. March 4, 2025 4. April 1, 2025 5. May 6, 2025 6. June 3, 2025 7. July 1, 2025 8. August 5, 2025 9. September 2, 2025 10. October 7, 2025 11. November 11, 2025 12. December 2, 2025 Motioned by: Commissioner Somers Seconded by: Commissioner Schumacher Date of Approval: 10/1/24 Record of the vote: 9-0 Attest: Natalie Leone
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation Number 20241001-004: Great Springs Project Partnership WHEREAS, the purpose of the Urban Transportation Commission (UTC) “to serve as an advisory body to the city council, the city manager, and all other transportation-related departments concerning transportation-related matters including…pedestrian and bikeway programs and projects; and WHEREAS, among the UTC’s responsibilities are “to promote close cooperation between the city council, other city boards and commissions, city departments, and individuals, institutions, and agencies concerned with transportation-related activities so that all similar activities in the City may be coordinated to secure the greatest public welfare.;” and WHEREAS, Great Springs Project (GSP) is an Austin-based non-profit organization with a demonstrated capacity to support local governments and other partners in the region with implementing priority trail and conservation projects; and WHEREAS, Trails and Transportation Planner for Great Springs Project Mikey Goralnik has engaged with UTC members to introduce the Great Springs Project, its history, resources, and plans for supporting local efforts to implement priority trail projects in the City of Austin, and WHEREAS, GSP has diverse expertise in a range of topics that align with the UTC’s mandate to support the City’s connectivity and active transportation culture, including supporting urban trail implementation through right-of-way acquisition, designing and permitting priority trails, and programming trails with activities and events; and WHEREAS, the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan identifies the Urban Trails System, highlighted by the Tier I and Tier II Urban Trails, as “an integral part of the transportation network” to “connect the street grid [and] provide additional pedestrian and bicycle connectivity and shorten walking and bicycling distances…[that] increase connectivity between lifestyles and outdoor neighborhoods, facilitate active trips, promote healthy experiences, and strengthen our community’s connection to nature and our ecosystem; and WHEREAS, numerous local and regional planning efforts, including the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan, Climate Equity Plan, Green Infrastructure Strengths and Gaps Assessment, and Central Texas Regional Air Quality Plan, state the importance of partnerships between the city and non-profit partners for rapidly and fully implementing the community’s vision of a connected, resilient, healthy, and prosperous Austin, and WHEREAS, GSP has a mission to support the City’s connectivity, mobility, resiliency, vitality, and equity objectives in the organization’s project area, and the capacity and resources necessary to implement these stated priorities; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin must direct City staff to approve formal collaboration between external not-for-profit partners such as Great Springs Project …
REGULAR MEETING of the MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 5:30 pm City of Austin Permit and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive ‐ Room 1215 Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of this MBE/WBE Advisory Committee may be participating by videoconference. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES The public will be allowed to speak at the Advisory Committee meeting remotely by phone or in‐person at the address listed above. To participate remotely, speakers must register in advance with the board liaison before the registration deadline. Public Communication: General The first 10 speakers will be allowed to speak on any topic that is not posted on the agenda. The Committee Chair will call upon speakers at the beginning of the meeting. A person may not speak at general communication more often than once out of every three regularly scheduled committee meetings. Public Comment on Agenda Items Members of the public may speak on any item posted to the agenda. Speakers will be called upon when this agenda item is taken up by the Committee Chair. How to Register to Speak Remotely All speakers are required to register for remote participation. Registered speakers will be allowed 3 minutes to speak by telephone only. The deadline to register is at 12:00pm on the day before the meeting. To register to speak, email the board liaison, Nakia James at nakia.james@austintexas.gov before the deadline. Once registration closes, the board liaison will send all speakers an email to confirm registration, provide instructions on speaking at the meeting, and the number to call in on the day of the meeting. How to Sign‐Up to Speak In‐Person Speakers that would like to address the committee in person will be allowed to sign up until 15 minutes before the start of the meeting. Speakers will be allowed 3 minutes to speak. 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 contact Nakia James at (512) 974‐9108 or nakia.james@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the MBE/WBE and Small Business Procurement Program Advisory Committee, contact Nakia James at (512) 974‐9108 …
MBE/WBE & Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee 2025 REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Dates: 1st Tuesday of the Month (unless specified otherwise) Meeting Time: 5:30 pm Location: City of Austin Permit & Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive • January 14, 2025 (2nd Tuesday) • February 4, 2025 • March 4, 2025 • April 1, 2025 • May 6, 2025 • June 3, 2025 • July 1, 2025 • August 5, 2025 • September 9, 2025 (2nd Tuesday due to Labor Day) • October 7, 2025 • November 5, 2025 (1st Wednesday due to Elections and Veteran’s Day) • December 2, 2025 Commented [CE1]: This is Veteran's Day (holiday).
Sourcing No Sourcing Name Category Contract Amount Prime MBE AA H A/NA WBE DBE Sponsor Department Council Date Goals Met Procurement Type Goals/No Goals MBE/ WBE Non Sub 140578 Sewer Inspection Equipment, Parts, and Services Industrial and MRO NG $2,310,000 over 5 years Christine Taylor Austin Water 8/29/2024 N/A Sole Source FY2024 Council Awards Report August 2024 Industrial and MRO NG $600,000 over 5 years Li Yang Austin Water 8/29/2024 N/A Commodities / Goods Electric Utility NG $475,000 over 5 years Chuck Gates Austin Energy 8/29/2024 N/A Electric Utility NG $12,500,000 over 5 years Olga Coffey Austin Energy 8/29/2024 N/A Health and Safety NG $1,300,000 over 5 years Robert Menchaca Austin Fire 8/29/2024 N/A Sole Source 97.62 2.38 2.38 Non-Professional Services Non-Professional Services 6 MLJ1020 General Goods NG $14,600,000 over 5 years Wendy Harrison 8/29/2024 N/A Commodities / Goods Austin Public Library Health and Safety NG $161,895 over 5 years John Hilburn Emergency Medical Services 8/29/2024 N/A Sole Source Mobility NG $2,000,000 over 5 years Pamela Jay 8/29/2024 N/A IFB-IDIQ Fleet Mobility Services Industrial and MRO NG $360,190 over 12 months Li Yang Austin Water 8/29/2024 N/A Sole Source 10 MHR1005REBID 30 cubic yard filter screens Industrial and MRO NG $3,100,000 over 5 years Li Yang Austin Water 8/29/2024 N/A Commodities / Goods # 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 Prime Subs SOW Prime Subs SOW Prime Subs SOW Prime Subs SOW Prime Subs SOW Prime Subs Prime Subs Prime Subs Prime Subs SOW Prime Subs SOW Prime Subs SOW Prime Subs SOW Prime Subs SOW 89064 - Sewer Inspection Equipment - 80% 92045 - Software Maintenance/Support - 11% 98184 - Water And Sewer Equipment (Including Well Pointing) - 9% CLS Sewer Equipment Co., Inc. No subcontracting opportunities - Sole Source exemption MLJ1021 Flocculating Polymer 8857040 - Flocculents, Cationic Polymer - 100% Polydyne, Inc. SMB3020 DCM3024 140441 No subcontracting opportunities - Single Scope Commodity Purchase Enterprise Risk Mgmt System & Risk Mgmt Info System 92003 - Application Service Provider (Asp), Web Based Hosted - 100% Riskonnect, Inc. No subcontracting opportunities - Single scope of work Utility Demand Response Program Support - Thermostats/Equip 9155143 - Hosting Services, Web Site - 75% 92045 - Software Maintenance/Support - 25% EnergyHub, Inc. Non M/WBE Subs Total Gas Monitoring Equipment and Technical Support Services 25731 - Detection Equipment, Cbrne - 50% 94880 - Radiation Control And Leak Detection Services - 50% Farwest Environmental …
Sourcing No Sourcing Name Category Contract Amount Prime MBE AA H A/NA WBE DBE Sponsor Department Council Date Goals Met Procurement Type Goals/No Goals MBE/ WBE Non Sub 140578 Sewer Inspection Equipment, Parts, and Services Industrial and MRO NG $2,310,000 over 5 years Christine Taylor Austin Water 8/29/2024 N/A Sole Source FY2024 Council Awards Report August 2024 Industrial and MRO NG $600,000 over 5 years Li Yang Austin Water 8/29/2024 N/A Commodities / Goods Electric Utility NG $475,000 over 5 years Chuck Gates Austin Energy 8/29/2024 N/A Electric Utility NG $12,500,000 over 5 years Olga Coffey Austin Energy 8/29/2024 N/A Health and Safety NG $1,300,000 over 5 years Robert Menchaca Austin Fire 8/29/2024 N/A Sole Source 97.62 2.38 2.38 Non-Professional Services Non-Professional Services 6 MLJ1020 General Goods NG $14,600,000 over 5 years Wendy Harrison 8/29/2024 N/A Commodities / Goods Austin Public Library Health and Safety NG $161,895 over 5 years John Hilburn Emergency Medical Services 8/29/2024 N/A Sole Source Mobility NG $2,000,000 over 5 years Pamela Jay 8/29/2024 N/A IFB-IDIQ Fleet Mobility Services Industrial and MRO NG $360,190 over 12 months Li Yang Austin Water 8/29/2024 N/A Sole Source 10 MHR1005REBID 30 cubic yard filter screens Industrial and MRO NG $3,100,000 over 5 years Li Yang Austin Water 8/29/2024 N/A Commodities / Goods # 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 Prime Subs SOW Prime Subs SOW Prime Subs SOW Prime Subs SOW Prime Subs SOW Prime Subs Prime Subs Prime Subs Prime Subs SOW Prime Subs SOW Prime Subs SOW Prime Subs SOW Prime Subs SOW 89064 - Sewer Inspection Equipment - 80% 92045 - Software Maintenance/Support - 11% 98184 - Water And Sewer Equipment (Including Well Pointing) - 9% CLS Sewer Equipment Co., Inc. No subcontracting opportunities - Sole Source exemption MLJ1021 Flocculating Polymer 8857040 - Flocculents, Cationic Polymer - 100% Polydyne, Inc. SMB3020 DCM3024 140441 No subcontracting opportunities - Single Scope Commodity Purchase Enterprise Risk Mgmt System & Risk Mgmt Info System 92003 - Application Service Provider (Asp), Web Based Hosted - 100% Riskonnect, Inc. No subcontracting opportunities - Single scope of work Utility Demand Response Program Support - Thermostats/Equip 9155143 - Hosting Services, Web Site - 75% 92045 - Software Maintenance/Support - 25% EnergyHub, Inc. Non M/WBE Subs Total Gas Monitoring Equipment and Technical Support Services 25731 - Detection Equipment, Cbrne - 50% 94880 - Radiation Control And Leak Detection Services - 50% Farwest Environmental …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL GOVERNANCE/MEMBERSHIP AND CARE STRATEGIES COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2024, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE, RM. 1203 AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the HIV PLANNING COUNCIL may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: Click here to join the meeting 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 the Office of Support for the HIV Planning Council, (737)-825-1684, hivplanningcouncil@austintexas.gov. CURRENT HIV PLANNING COUNCIL GOVERNANCE/MEMBERSHIP AND CARE STRATEGIES COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Zachery Garay, Committee Chair, conflicted Joe Anderson Jr., conflicted, non-voting Alicia Alston Aran Belani Marquis Goodwin, conflicted Rocky Lane, non-voting Fareeha Qureshi AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 9/30/2024 will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. September 3, 2024 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS 2. Members will declare conflict of interest with relevant agenda items, service categories, and/or service standards. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Introductions/Announcements 4. Office of Support Staff Report DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Office of Support Membership Report 6. Office of Support Attendance Report Attendance (FY25) 7. Discussion of Directive for Transgender Women in Housing DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. Discussion and approval of Policy and Procedure for HIV Planning Council Member 9. Discussion and approval of HIV Planning Council Orientation Materials 10. Discussion and approval of updates to Peer Support Directive for Fiscal Year 2025 11. Discussion and approval of FY25 Committee Meeting Time and Day FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 12. Discussion of workplan and social calendar ADJOURNMENT Indicative of action items 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. TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For More Information on the HIV Planning Council, please contact Rashana …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL GOVERNANCE/MEMBERSHIP AND CARE STRATEGIES COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2024, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE, RM. 1203 AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the HIV PLANNING COUNCIL may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: Click here to join the meeting 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 the Office of Support for the HIV Planning Council, (737)-825-1684, hivplanningcouncil@austintexas.gov. CURRENT HIV PLANNING COUNCIL GOVERNANCE/MEMBERSHIP AND CARE STRATEGIES COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Zachery Garay, Committee Chair, conflicted Joe Anderson Jr., conflicted, non-voting Alicia Alston Aran Belani Marquis Goodwin, conflicted Rocky Lane, non-voting Fareeha Qureshi AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 9/30/2024 will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. September 3, 2024 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS 2. Members will declare conflict of interest with relevant agenda items, service categories, and/or service standards. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Introductions/Announcements 4. Office of Support Staff Report DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Office of Support Membership Report 6. Office of Support Attendance Report Attendance (FY25) 7. Discussion of Directive for Transgender Women in Housing DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. Discussion and approval of Policy and Procedure for HIV Planning Council Member 9. Discussion and approval of HIV Planning Council Orientation Materials 10. Discussion and approval of updates to Peer Support Directive for Fiscal Year 2025 11. Discussion and approval of FY25 Committee Meeting Time and Day FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 12. Discussion of workplan and social calendar ADJOURNMENT Indicative of action items 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. TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For More Information on the HIV Planning Council, please contact Rashana …
AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING October 1, 2024, at 5:30 pm. City of Austin Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Room 1401/1402 Austin, Texas 78752 Some African American Resource Advisory Commission members may participate in a video conference. Public comment will be allowed in person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, in person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration by telephone for remote participation is required by noon the day before the meeting. Call or email Linda Hayes at (512) 974-6282 Linda.Hayes@austintexas.gov to register to speak remotely. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Serita Fontanesi, Chair (District 7) Daryl Horton, (Appointee) Mueni Rudd (District 2) Dr. Chiquita Eugene (District 5) Elaina Fowler (District 10) Joi Harden (District 9) Greg Smith (ARA Appointee) Vacant (District 4) Dewi Smith (District 1) Anthony Jackson (District 3) Vacant (District 6) Antonio Ross (District 8) Kyron Hayes (AAUL Appointee) Nelson Linder (NAACP Appointee) Roger Davis (GABC Appointee) MEETING AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES STAFF BRIEFING The first ten speakers signed up 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. 1. Approve the minutes of the African American Resource Advisory Commission Special Called Meeting on September 24, 2024. 2. Briefing on the African American community demographics by Lila Valencia City of Austin Demographer Planner 3. Briefing on the Preservation Plan Working Group’s and Historic Landmark Commission’s work finalizing and obtaining Council approval of the Equity-Based Preservation Plan by Cara Bertron Program Manager II, - Planning Department DISCUSSION ITEMS DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Introduction of the new City of Austin City Manager TC Broadnax to the commission. 5. Discuss feedback received on the Strategic Planning Summary. 6. Approve changing the November 5, 2024, Commission meeting date to November 12, 7. Approve the formation of a Retreat Working Group and approval of Retreat Day 8. Election for the Vice Chair 2024 WORKING GROUPS/COMMITTEE UPDATES 9. Budget Workgroup - updates from the workgroup, including committee members and budgeting related to the FY25 budget. (Budget Workgroup Members: Commissioners Elaina Fowler, Greg Smith, and Dewi Smith). 10. Strategic Planning Workgroup - updates from the last workgroup meeting on the strategic plan related to their assignment (Strategic Planning Workgroup Members: Commissioners Dewi Smith, …
Population Change and Demographic Trends for the Black Population in Austin African American Resource Advisory Commission October 1, 2024 Content Population Growth Austin’s Unique Diversity Areas of Growth & Change Socioeconomic Indicators Austin’s Population Growth Austin’s population has been doubling every 20 to 25 years. Recent growth has been at a slower rate. 1,137,983 961,855 974,447 Period of greatest growth 656,562 Period of fastest growth since 1900 251,808 1,250,000 1,000,000 750,000 500,000 250,000 .974 million 4,428 0 National Ranking: 73rd 67th 56th 42nd 27th 16th 14th 11th 10th Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Censuses 1870 – 2020; 2022 Vintage Census Bureau Population Estimates; 2025, 2030 CoA Projections. 4 Black population grew last decade but has been declining in share since 1900. 1,050,000 36.5% 900,000 750,000 600,000 450,000 300,000 150,000 0 .964 million 1850 1860 1870 1880 1890 1900 1910 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 African American or Black Total Austin Population Share of Black Population Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Censuses 1870 – 2020; 2021 Vintage Census Bureau Population Estimates; 2025, 2030 CoA Demographer Preliminary Projections. 40.0% 35.0% 30.0% 25.0% 20.0% 15.0% 5.0% 0.0% 10.0% 6.9% 5 Although migration has long been a major contributor of growth to the Austin region, recent figures show slower growth coming from domestic migration. Components of Population Change, Austin Metro, 2011-2023 80,000 70,000 60,000 50,000 40,000 30,000 20,000 10,000 0 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Natural Increase Int'l Migration Domestic Migration Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates. 6 Where do Austinites come from? Place of Birth, 2023 Total Population Asian Black Hispanic White Born in Texas Born in other US State Native born, outside US Born in Another Country 48% 32% 2% 18% 20% 19% 2% 60% 57% 30% 1% 12% 56% 14% 3% 27% 45% 47% 2% 5% Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 1-Year Estimates Note: Figures in red represent a decrease since 2013, in bold an increase since 2013. 7 Austin’s Unique Diversity Change in Austin’s Black Population, 2010 to 2020 40% Austin vs 5% TX, US NH White population driving growth in Austin. Black population growth The Black population in Austin grew 8.6% to a total of 66,002. 3.1% of total growth Of the 171k people added last decade, 5,242 or 3.1% were Black 4th largest race group in Austin The Black population now …
AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION OCTOBER 1, 2024 Austin History Center (C05767, PICA 24201, PICA 29995); Chen Chen Wu; City of Austin Planning Process HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Michelle Benavides Mary Jo Galindo*1 Jolene Kiolbassa 1 Debra Murphy 2 Misael Ramos* 1 JuanRaymon Rubio 2 Bob Ward 1 Noel Bridges 1 Jerry Garcia 1 Kevin Koch Robin Orlowski 2 Mary Reed* 1 Maria Solis* 1 Caroline Wright 1 Julia Brookins* Hanna Huang* 1 Kelechi Madubuko 1 Leslie Ornelas 1 Lori Renteria 1 Erin Waelder 1 Amalia Carmona 2 Linda Y. Jackson Brenda Malik Emily Payne Gilbert Rivera 1 Brita Wallace* 1 Ursula A. Carter Meghan King* Alyson McGee 1 Rocio Peña-Martinez* *Drafting Committee member 1 Phase 1 only 2 Phase 2 only Plan Vision Historic preservation in Austin actively engages communities in protecting and sharing important places and stories. Preservation uses the past to create a shared sense of belonging and to shape an equitable, inclusive, sustainable, and economically vital future for all. Image sources: Joe’s Bakery, anonymous, Amy Moreland/ Austin’s Atlas Images: Joe’s Bakery, home in Zilker neighborhood, detail from Music Listening Map by Amy Moreland Plan Goals 107 recommendations 1. Tell Austin’s full history 9. Proactively identify important places 2. Recognize cultural heritage 10. Follow good designation practices 3. Preserve archaeological resources 11. Support stewardship of community 4. Stabilize communities assets 5. Support environmental sustainability 12. Be strategic with review 6. Make preservation more accessible 13. Protect historic resources 7. Support people doing the work 14. Implement the plan collaboratively 8. Engage new partners What We Preserve Images, clockwise from top left: Juneteenth parade, unveiling of La Loteria mural, archaeological resources Image sources: The Austin Chronicle (two images), San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation Think broadly. • Recognize Austin’s rich and complex history through active listening, inclusive research, and interpretation • Better recognize and protect legacy businesses, murals, and archaeological resources • Use preservation tools to support displacement prevention and environmental sustainability Who Preserves Invite and support. • Engage new partners and audiences • Help community members access knowledge and resources • Support people doing the work: homeowners and tenants, craftspeople, commissioners, and staff Images, clockwise from top left: Protest at City Hall to preserve Edward Rendon Park (Chicano Park), door hanger in San Antonio, “Stories within Stories” project of the Austin Asian American Film Festival Image sources: Bertha Rendon Delgado, San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation, Austin Asian …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 6:00 PM AUSTIN ENERGY HEADQUARTERS/SHUDDE FATH CONFERENCE ROOM 4815 MUELLER BLVD AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Electric Utility Commission maybe participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register contact Amy Everhart, at Amy.Everhart@AustinEnergy.com or via phone at 512-322-6087. AGENDA Members: Dave Tuttle, Chair Kaiba White, Vice Chair Ayo Akande Raul Alvarez Cesar Benavides Jonathon Blackburn Randy Chapman Chris Kirksey Cyrus Reed Joshua Rhodes Vacant CALL MEETING TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 1. Recommend conducting a public hearing and consider proposed terms, rate and fee changes for Austin Energy – Solar Standard Offer Rider – Solar Integrator; High Load Factor Primary Voltage (Demand greater than or equal to 20,000 kW); and High Load Factor Transmission Voltage (Demand greater than or equal to 20 MW). 2. Recommend approval of the Solar Standard Offer Program. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Staff briefing on the initial modeling results for Austin Energy’s Resource, Generation, and Climate Protection Plan by Lisa Martin, Deputy General Manager and Chief Operating Officer; 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 Amy Everhart at Austin Energy, at (512) 322-6087 or email Amy.Everhart@AustinEnergy.com, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Electric Utility Commission, please contact Amy Everhart at (512) 322-6087 or email Amy.Everhart@AustinEnergy.com. Michael Enger, Vice President of Energy Market Operations and Resource Planning; and Ben Anderson, Resource Planning Manager at Ascend Analytics. 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 …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Electric Utility Commission Resolution 20240930-xx on Solar Standard Offer Program WHEREAS, Austin Energy needs more clean renewable local generation; and WHEREAS, Google Project Sunroof estimates that Austin has about 7,900 MW of rooftop solar potential, with about 4,000 MW coming from rooftops with capacity for less than 50 kW;1 and WHEREAS, the vast majority of Austin's rooftop solar potential is still unrealized; and WHEREAS, opportunities to build new solar farms or other clean renewable energy production within the Austin Energy Load Zone are limited; and WHEREAS, while Austin Energy's solar incentive programs have been successful in deploying local rooftop solar for those with access to capital, many residential and commercial property owners do not have enough capital to take advantage of these programs; and WHEREAS, Austin Energy started working with stakeholders, including from the Resource Management Commission, in 2018 to identify a way to expand access to rooftop solar for residential properties; and WHEREAS, Austin Energy’s last two local solar requests for proposals have not yielded new local solar developments; and WHEREAS, Austin does not currently offer a solar program that allows property owners to host rooftop solar owned by others without utilizing the host’s own capital, even though such a program would enable more solar development on sites that cannot participate in the current solar incentive programs for financial reasons; and 1 While actual potential is likely less once the downtown network and older buildings are excluded, the potential is still large enough to make a significant contribution to Austin Energy’s generation needs. 1 WHEREAS, Austin Energy could significantly increase the amount of solar development within the Austin Energy Load Zone by facilitating solar development on more rooftops in Austin, where solar developers lease the rooftop from the property owner; and WHEREAS, Austin Energy supports new behind-the-meter solar projects under 10 MW with photovoltaic incentives, treating the Value of Solar payment for all PV generation as a bill credit (which renders it non-taxable income), and including the 2.3 cent/kWh societal benefits portion of the Value of Solar tariff; and behind-the-meter rooftop PV projects are exempt from property tax; and WHEREAS, Austin Energy’s proposed Solar Standard Offer program will apply to new solar projects under 10 MW connected to Austin Energy’s distribution system on the grid side of the customer meter, but will not offer any solar incentive, the solar project will be subject to property tax, the …
Item 17 Posting Language ..Title Conduct a public hearing and consider proposed terms, rate and fee changes for Austin Energy – Solar Standard Offer Rider – Solar Integrator; High Load Factor Primary Voltage (Demand greater than or equal to 20,000 kW); and High Load Factor Transmission Voltage (Demand greater than or equal to 20 MW). ..De Lead Department Austin Energy Prior Council Action: Fiscal Note The Solar Standard Offer Rider is funded through the Power Supply Adjustment. For More Information: Amy Everhart, Director, Local Government Relations (512) 322-6087; Russell Maenius, Sr. VP and Chief Financial Officer, (512)-322-6133. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: Sept 9, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Sept 17, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: If the Solar Standard Offer Rider is approved, the Standard Offer Program will allow Austin Energy to procure locally sited solar generation at market-based rates and increase the Community Solar generation portfolio through a standardized and streamlined approach with pre-established project criteria and published energy value. This method allows developers of solar installations to have price transparency which enables them to obtain financing, engage potential host customers, identify viable projects, and meet project criteria set by Austin Energy. Through the Standard Offer Program, Austin Energy will purchase the production at a value equal to the avoided costs of energy and transmission expenses. Through the Standard Offer Program customers who may not have normally moved forward with solar projects due to split incentives between a building owner and a customer paying for utilities will now have a new opportunity through direct compensation for ahead of the meter interconnections. The Community Solar program increases solar access while helping Austin Energy achieve our local solar goals. The Standard Offer Program is designed to facilitate the expansion of the Community Solar Portfolio. In addition, in support of customer-sited, third-party owned renewable energy, Austin Energy is proposing the removal of the maximum capacity limits for on-site renewable generation associated with High Load Factor Primary Voltage (Demand greater than or equal to 20,000 kW) and High Load Factor Transmission Voltage (Demand greater than or equal to 20,000 kW) rate schedules. This change to the tariff language means that customers in these rate categories can build larger on-site renewable generation, if desired.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Electric Utility Commission Resolution 20240930-xx on Solar Standard Offer Program WHEREAS, Austin Energy needs more clean renewable local generation; and WHEREAS, Google Project Sunroof estimates that Austin has about 7,900 MW of rooftop solar potential, with about 4,000 MW coming from rooftops with capacity for less than 50 kW;1 and WHEREAS, the vast majority of Austin's rooftop solar potential is still unrealized; and WHEREAS, opportunities to build new solar farms or other clean renewable energy production within the Austin Energy Load Zone are limited; and WHEREAS, while Austin Energy's solar incentive programs have been successful in deploying local rooftop solar for those with access to capital, many residential and commercial property owners do not have enough capital to take advantage of these programs; and WHEREAS, Austin Energy started working with stakeholders, including from the Resource Management Commission, in 2018 to identify a way to expand access to rooftop solar for residential properties; and WHEREAS, Austin Energy’s last two local solar requests for proposals have not yielded new local solar developments; and WHEREAS, Austin does not currently offer a solar program that allows property owners to host rooftop solar owned by others without utilizing the host’s own capital, even though such a program would enable more solar development on sites that cannot participate in the current solar incentive programs for financial reasons; and 1 While actual potential is less once older buildings are excluded, and the hosting capacity of the distribution grid accounted for, the potential is still large enough to make a significant contribution to Austin Energy’s generation needs. 1 WHEREAS, Austin Energy could significantly increase the amount of solar development within the Austin Energy Load Zone by facilitating solar development on more rooftops in Austin, where solar developers lease the rooftop from the property owner; and WHEREAS, Austin Energy supports new behind-the-meter solar projects under 10 MW with photovoltaic incentives, treating the Value of Solar payment for all PV generation as a bill credit (which renders it non-taxable income), and including the 2.3 cent/kWh societal benefits portion of the Value of Solar tariff; and behind-the-meter rooftop PV projects are exempt from property tax; and WHEREAS, Austin Energy’s proposed Solar Standard Offer program will apply to new solar projects under 10 MW connected to Austin Energy’s distribution system on the grid side of the customer meter, but will not offer any solar incentive, the solar project will be …
