Draft – 9/1/22 C20-2022-005a ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C20-2022-005a, Land Development Code Amendments Description: Consider an ordinance regarding amendments to Title 25 related to environmental protection and landscape requirements. Proposed Language: Draft language is included as Attachment A. Summary of proposed code changes: A summary of the proposed code changes is included as Attachment B. Background: This ordinance responds to Council Resolution No. 20220609-061, which initiated Land Development Code amendments related to environmental, drainage, and landscape requirements. The resolution directed staff to present most of the initiated amendments to Council for consideration by September 15, 2022. The initiated code amendments and a summary of the staff proposal is provided below: 1. Establish criteria that prioritize when green stormwater methods should be required or incentivized over conventional stormwater controls; The proposed code amendments would require most sites to use green stormwater infrastructure, or GSI, to meet water quality treatment requirements. This amendment was previously proposed and reviewed as part of the Land Development Code (LDC) Revision. Under current code, many sites meet water quality treatment requirements by building a sedimentation/filtration pond. Sedimentation/filtration devices provide some water quality benefits by filtering polluted runoff and helping control stream-channel erosion, but they do not significantly address other important ancillary goals such as supporting on-site vegetation, increasing rainwater infiltration, and reducing potable water consumption. Requiring most sites to use GSI instead of conventional grey stormwater infrastructure will provide myriad benefits, including stormwater infiltration, soil health, wildlife habitat, urban heat island mitigation, water conservation, aesthetic value, and other ecosystem services. GSI also provides enhanced water quality benefits compared to sedimentation/filtration devices, including better removal of nutrients from stormwater and further reductions in erosive flows. The proposed code amendments would allow developments to choose from a variety of green stormwater controls, including biofiltration ponds, rain gardens, rainwater harvesting systems, porous pavement, and retention-irrigation systems (which can be built in conjunction with green roofs). All of these systems beneficially use rainwater to infiltrate and/or offset potable water. Staff also proposes to increase the beneficial use benefits of these controls over time through improvements to the design criteria in the Environmental Criteria Manual. 1 Draft – 9/1/22 C20-2022-005a The proposed code amendments provide some exceptions from the GSI requirement, allowing conventional controls to be used for sites with more than 90 percent impervious cover, regional ponds, difficult site conditions, and “hot-spot” land uses with highly contaminated runoff (e.g., …
2022 Environmental Code Amendments Phase 1 Zoning and Platting Commission S e p t e m b e r 6 , 2 0 2 2 C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T Objective • Respond to por tion of Resolution 20220609- 061 that requires staff to bring for th an ordinance amending Title 25 related to environmental protection. • Due September 15, 2022 • Key subject areas Stormwater Landscape • • • Water Resource Protection Colorado River Protections • Previously identified minor code amendments and other amendments that meet the • objectives of the resolution • Don’t Disincentivize Missing Middle C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 2 Progress So Far • Internal Water shed Protecti on Dept (WPD ) te c hni cal staf f • Input from other depar tmen ts i nc l udi ng • Development Services Department • Austin Water • Austin Transportation • CoA Project Connect Office • Housing and Planning • Law • Env i ron mental Commi ssi on Workgrou p 7/25/202 2 • Env i ron mental Commi ssi on Update 8 /3/2022 • Codes and Ordi nances Joi nt C ommi tte e 8/18/202 2 • Pl anni n g Commi ssi on B ri efi ng 8/2 3/2 02 2 C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 3 Next Steps • 9/7/2022 – Environmental Commission • 9/13/2022 – Planning Commission • 9/29/2022 – City Council Phase 2: Greenfield Detention Requirements and Urban Slope Protection September & October Commissions • • November City Council C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 4 Stormwater “ …
1. REGULAR MEETING of the URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 6th 2022 at 5pm 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) 978 1568 or Christopher.Parks@austintexas.gov by noon on Tuesday September 6th, with the following information: name, item number(s) to speak on, telephone number, and email address. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Mario Champion, Chair Ruven Brooks Samuel Franco Allison Runas Diana Wheeler AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Susan Somers, Vice Chair Anali Martinez- Gonzalez Athena Leyton Cynthia Weatherby Cecilla Ramos 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 Approve the minutes of the Urban Transportation Commission REGULAR MEETING on August 2nd, 2022. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. Discussion and possible action on general I-35 expansion updates Presenter: Tommy Abrego, Texas Department of Transportation Discussion and possible action on Right of Way alley vacation Presenter: Jacquelyn Armstrong Discussion and possible action on Right of way vacation near Baily Lane Presenter: Jacquelyn Armstrong 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 Christopher Parks, at (512)-978-1568, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711 For more information on the Urban Transportation Department, please contact Christopher Parks at christopher.parks@austintexas.gov
I-35 Capital Express Program Tommy Abrego, P.E.| Mobility35 Program Manager COA Urban Transportation Commission September 6, 2022 September 6, 2022 About Tommy Abrego ▪ Born and raised in Austin, TX. – Grew up in North Austin. – Now lives in South Austin. ▪ Driven both directions on I-35 his whole life. ▪ Has seen the growth of Austin in the recent years. ▪ Recognizes the need for a safe transportation solution and should be one of the main highway facilities in the heart of Texas. True motivation is his son, Javi. ▪ ▪ He wants to get IH-35 right so Javi is able to drive on IH-35 and see the true enhancement in mobility along the corridor. Javi loves to watch the Longhorns play (Hook ‘Em!). ▪ COA Urban Transportation Commission September 6, 2022 2 I-35 Capital Express Program ▪ Three stand-alone projects: – North - SH 45 North to US 290 East. – Central - US 290 East to SH 71/Ben White Boulevard. – South - SH 71/Ben White Boulevard to SH 45 Southeast. ▪ Proposes to add non-tolled, high- occupancy vehicle (HOV) managed lanes. https://my35capex.com/ COA Urban Transportation Commission September 6, 2022 3 I-35 Capital Express Central Project Scope ▪ Limits: US 290 East to SH 71/Ben White Boulevard, with additional flyovers at I-35 and US 290 East. ▪ Length: 8 miles. ▪ Project details: – Construct two non-tolled managed lanes in each direction. – Managed lanes, such as high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes, are a set of lanes within a highway that are separated from the mainlanes. Access is controlled by placing restrictions on use. – Reconstruct ramps, bridges and intersections. – Improve frontage roads. – Enhance bicycle and pedestrian paths. – Accommodate transit routes. ▪ Estimated construction cost: $4.9 billion ▪ Anticipated construction start: 2025 COA Urban Transportation Commission September 6, 2022 4 Where We Are in the Process COA Urban Transportation Commission September 6, 2022 5 Alternatives Undergoing Evaluation COA Urban Transportation Commission September 6, 2022 6 Public Outreach COA Urban Transportation Commission September 6, 2022 7 Community Input = Community Changes INPUT OPPORTUNITIES In-person events with virtual options held in fall 2021. Tabling at community events in diverse and underserved areas to garner feedback. TxDOT presented changes to Alternative 2 and revealed Modified Alternative 3. In-person meetings with virtual options to collect feedback about the proposed alternatives held in winter and spring 2022. COA Urban …
M E M O R A N D U M September 1, 2022 Christopher Parks, Urban Transportation Commission Jacquelyn Armstrong, Property Agent Senior Land Management, Development Services Department F#2022-033600 LM Alley Right-of-Way Vacation 0.0198 acre TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Attached is the Application Packet and Master Comment Report pertaining to the alley right-of-way vacation application for an approximately 0.0198-acre (865 square feet) portion of land, being the remaining portion of a 16-foot-wide alley in Block 10 of DR. W.A. Harper’s Re-subdivision of Blocks 3 and 10, Glen Ridge Add’n, a subdivision of record in Volume 2, Page 245 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas. The proposed vacation tract will be added to the abutting parcels. The abutting properties are owned by Ascension Seton. Per the transmittal letter dated April 4, 2022, received by the City of Austin, the applicant states, “The property is currently developed as a hospital with two surface parking lots. The site plan submitted for this project, SP-2022-0059C, proposes the construction of a new above grade garage in the south parking lot and a below grade garage in the north parking lot.” All affected departments and private utility franchise stakeholders have reviewed the application and recommend approval, subject to the reviewers’ conditions shown on the attached Master Comment Report. Grande Communications better known as Astound has “Approved with Conditions”. Per City Code §14-11-71 – Notice to Interested Property Owners Public notice will be sent to owners within 300’ of the area to be vacated. The director of the Public Works Department may approve the application after the 10th day that the notice is issued; and an affected property owner may submit comments regarding the proposed vacation. Public Notice was sent to appropriate parties on August 31, 2022. No objections were received by staff. The applicant has requested that this item be submitted for placement on the September 6, 2022, Urban Transportation Commission Agenda. Staff contact: Applicant: Jacquelyn Armstrong, Land Management, Property Agent Senior Development Services Department, 512-974-7149, Jacquelyn.armstrong@austintexas.gov Kat Lauer, Garza EMC 512-298-3284, klauer@garzaemc.com Abutting Landowners: Ascension Seton The applicant and/or property owner’s representative will be present at the meeting to answer any questions regarding future development and the vacation request. Attachments: Application Packet Master Comment Report Summary Presentation
CITY OF AUSTIN - R.O.W. VACATION MASTER COMMENT REPORT As of: June 13, 2022 PROJECT NUMBER: 2022-033600 LM PROJECT NAME: 2022-033600 (1300 W 34th -remaining 16' alley vacation) LOCATION: 1300 W 34TH ST, AUSTIN, TX 78705 Review Dept. LM AT&T (SWBT) No Comment Comments: LM ATD Review Approved Comments: None Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date Jacquelyn Caldwell 512-974-7149 06/09/2022 06/09/2022 **Unresponsive** AT&T was sent multiple follow ups requesting comments to the subject ROW Vacation application. A 3 day notice deadline for comment was sent to pb9891@att.com as well as aw9134@att.com, but no response was received. Sean MacLeod 512-974-1583 04/19/2022 04/19/2022 6/13/22 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 1 As of: June 13, 2022 PROJECT NUMBER: 2022-033600 LM PROJECT NAME: 2022-033600 (1300 W 34th -remaining 16' alley vacation) LOCATION: 1300 W 34TH ST, AUSTIN, TX 78705 Review Dept. Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date LM Austin Resource Recovery Review Approved Heather Ketten 512-974-1954 04/11/2022 04/11/2022 Comments: The proposed construction should not affect our services to this general area. LM AW Infrastructure Management Approved Comments: Eli Pruitt 512-972-0493 04/20/2022 04/20/2022 Austin Water (AW) has no objections to the requested 0.0198 acre (865 Square Feet) Right of Way (R.O.W.) vacation. The request is better described as being a tract of land containing 0.0198 acre (865 Square Feet) of land more or less, out of the George W. Spear League, Survey NO. 7, Situated in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas, Being the remaining portion of a 16-foot alley in Block 10 of Dr. W.A. Harper¿s Re-Subdivision of Blocks 3 and 10, Glen Ridge Addition, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, according to the Map or Plat thereof, Recorded in Volume 2, Page 245 of the Official Public Records of Travis County, Texas, and with an address of 1301 W 38th St, Austin, TX 78705. 6/13/22 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 2 As of: June 13, 2022 PROJECT NUMBER: 2022-033600 LM PROJECT NAME: 2022-033600 (1300 W 34th -remaining 16' alley vacation) LOCATION: 1300 W 34TH ST, AUSTIN, TX 78705 Review Dept. Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date Don Heisch 512-684-3196 04/22/2022 04/22/2022 LM Drainage Engineering Review Approved Comments: None LM Electric Review Approved Comments: AE approved. Rosario Navarro 512-322-6754 04/25/2022 04/25/2022 6/13/22 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 3 As of: June 13, 2022 PROJECT NUMBER: 2022-033600 LM PROJECT NAME: 2022-033600 (1300 W 34th -remaining 16' alley vacation) LOCATION: 1300 W 34TH ST, AUSTIN, TX 78705 Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date Comments: …
M E M O R A N D U M September 1, 2022 Christopher Parks, Urban Transportation Commission Jacquelyn Armstrong, Property Agent Senior Land Management, Development Services Department F#2022-033751 LM Street Right-of-Way Vacation 0.0790 acre TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Attached is the Application Packet and Master Comment Report pertaining to the street right-of-way vacation application for an approximately 0.0790-acre (3,442 square feet) portion of land, being the remainder of Bailey Lane formerly known as Pratt Avenue, as dedicated in the subdivision plat of Dr. W.A. Harper’s Re-subdivision of Blocks 3 and 10, Glen Ridge Add’n, recorded in Volume 2, Page 245 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas. The proposed vacation tract will be added to the abutting parcels. The abutting properties are owned by Ascension Seton. Per the transmittal letter dated April 4, 2022, received by the City of Austin, the applicant states, “The property is currently developed as a hospital with two surface parking lots. The site plan submitted for this project, SP-2022-0059C, proposes the construction of a new above grade garage in the south parking lot and a below grade garage in the north parking lot.” All affected departments and private utility franchise stakeholders have reviewed the application and recommend approval, subject to the reviewers’ conditions shown on the attached Master Comment Report. Grande Communications better known as Astound as well as Austin Water Infrastructure Management has “Approved with Conditions”. Per City Code §14-11-71 – Notice to Interested Property Owners Public notice will be sent to owners within 300’ of the area to be vacated. The director of the Public Works Department may approve the application after the 10th day that the notice is issued; and an affected property owner may submit comments regarding the proposed vacation. Public Notice was sent to appropriate parties on August 31, 2022. No objections were received by staff. The applicant has requested that this item be submitted for placement on the September 6, 2022, Urban Transportation Commission Agenda. Staff contact: Jacquelyn Armstrong, Land Management, Property Agent Senior Development Services Department, 512-974-7149, Jacquelyn.armstrong@austintexas.gov Kat Lauer, Garza EMC, 512-298-3284, klauer@garzaemc.com Applicant: Abutting Landowners: Ascension Seton The applicant and/or property owner’s representative will be present at the meeting to answer any questions regarding future development and the vacation request. Attachments: Application Packet Master Comment Report Summary Presentation
Governance/Membership and Care Strategies Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council Tuesday, September 6, 2022 The Governance/Membership and Care Strategies Committee Meeting to be held 9/6/2022 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via Microsoft Teams and in-person. All speakers must register in advance (9/5/2022 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the September 6, 2022 HIV Planning Council Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Versión en español a continuación. Reunión del Governance/Membership and Care Strategies Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council la folletos junta en FECHA de la reunion (Martes, 6 de Septiembre, 2022) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (9/5/2022 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o …
Governance/Membership and Care Strategies Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council Tuesday, September 6, 2022 The Governance/Membership and Care Strategies Committee Meeting to be held 9/6/2022 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via Microsoft Teams and in-person. All speakers must register in advance (9/5/2022 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the September 6, 2022 HIV Planning Council Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Versión en español a continuación. Reunión del Governance/Membership and Care Strategies Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council la folletos junta en FECHA de la reunion (Martes, 6 de Septiembre, 2022) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (9/5/2022 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o …
1. 2. 3. REGULAR MEETING of the COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS SEPTEMBER 6th, 2022 6:30PM CITY OF AUSTIN PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, RM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS 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 Sarah Williams, 512-972-5123, Sarah.Williams@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Juan Vences-Benitez, Chair Krystal Gomez, Vice-Chair Sara Becker Karen Crawford Adrian De La Rosa Aditi Joshi Rennison Lalgee Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Nicole Merritt Joseph Ramirez-Hernandez 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 Approve the minutes of the Commission on Immigrant Affairs Regular Meeting on August 1st, 2022. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Immigrant Affairs Meeting on August 10th, 2022. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion of COA FY 2022-2023 Budget and Updates on Commission on Immigrant Affairs Budget Recommendations Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion of FY 2022-2023 Goals for the Commission on Immigrant Affairs Approve the creation of FY 2022-2023 Working Groups Discussion of Joint Inclusion Committee and possible action on COIA representative 4. 5. 6. STAFF BRIEFINGS 7. Staff briefing from Jeremy Garza with the Equity Office regarding funding for Quality of Life study for the Commission on Immigrant Affairs 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 Sarah Williams at Austin Public Health Department, at 512-972-5123 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Commission on Immigrant Affairs, please contact Sarah Williams at 512-972-5123. Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular
AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION Regular Meeting – September 6, 2022, 5:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. City of Austin Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, Texas 78752 AGENDA Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in person or via telephone. Remote speakers must register in advance (September 5th by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely, residents must: Call or email the board liaison at Linda Hayes at Economic Development Department, at (512-974-6282)lindak.hayes@austintexas,gov , no later than noon September 5th. The information required is the speaker’s name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS Cherelle Vanbrakle Vice Chair (District 4) Dewi Smith (District 1) Clifford Gillard (District 3) Vacant (District 6) Rashida Wright (District 8) Quincy Dunlap (AAUL Appointee) Nelson Linder (NAACP Appointee) Elaina Fowler, Chair (District 10) Daryl Horton, (Appointee) Mueni Rudd (District 2) Dr. Chiquita Eugene (District 5) Serita Fontanesi (District 7) Joi Harden (District 9) Greg Smith (ARA Appointee) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION Roger Davis (GABC Appointee) AGENDA The first 10 speakers who register to speak no later than September 5th by noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – 1. `August 2nd meeting minutes DISCUCSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Presentation by Director Kim McNeeley City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department update about the Carver Museum with the improvement of the facility 3. Presentation by Director Adrienne Sturrup City of Austin Public Health update COVID-19 and how it’s affecting the community 4. Presentation by Martin Barrera, Redevelopment Project Manager and Kimberly Olivares Deputy Chief Financial Officer/COA update pertaining to Colony Park and discussion on the resolution from the Women’s Commission on Colony Park 5. Presentation by Anne Gatlin-Haynes – Austin Economic Development Corporation – discussion on Urban Renewal – Block 16&18 RFP Engagement WORKING GROUPS AND ASSIGNMENTS 6. Safety – Being safe in our home, at work and in our African American Community 7. Economic Opportunity and Affordability - Having economic opportunities and resources that enable us to thrive in our African American community 8. Health and Environment – Enjoying a …
Special Called Meeting of the Environmental Commission August 31, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. Permitting and Development Center, Events Center, Room 1405 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the Environmental Commission will 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 to speak remotely, call or email Kaela Champlin, Watershed Protection Department, at (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov, no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Haris Qureshi Rachel Scott Pam Thompson Melinda Schiera Audrey Barrett Bixler Colin Nickells Jennifer Bristol, Secretary Kevin Ramberg, Chair Ana Aguirre Richard Brimer Perry Bedford, Vice-Chair AGENDA The Environmental Commission will convene for a Commission Retreat at 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday, August 31st at the Permitting and Development Center. The agenda is as follows: CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1 2. 3. 4. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Discussion on variances and variance conditions Discussion on Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) and environmental superiority Discuss goals and objectives for the Environmental Commission 2022-23 calendar year Refresher on administrative procedures 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 Kaela Champlin, Watershed Protection Department, at (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Environmental Commission, please contact Kaela Champlin, Watershed Protection Department, at (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov. 2
VARIANCES and VARIANCE CONDITIONS Mike McDougal Environmental Policy Program Manager Development Services Department WHAT IS A VARIANCE? When an applicant cannot comply with a Code requirement, a variance to the Code is required. This is, in effect, a request to rescind a specific Code requirement for a specific project. For example A parking space is not permitted to be built on a slope over 15%. At the same time, the Code requires a specific quantity of parking spaces for a project. WHAT IS A VARIANCE? CONTINUED So an applicant might need to request permission to allow a parking space to be built on a slope over 15% in order to provide the required quantity of parking spaces. This request to rescind a Code requirement is a variance. Most commonly, applicants seek to vary a requirement in LDC 25-8. For simplicity, I’ll speak about variances to LDC 25-8. WHAT IS A VARIANCE? CONTINUED There are two types of environmental variances: 1. Administrative variances may be granted by Staff 2. Land Use Commission variances may not be granted by Staff WHAT IS A VARIANCE? CONTINUED The Code clearly states when and where Staff may grant an administrative variance. Very few regulations in the Code may be varied administratively. What is not an administrative variance must be a Land Use Commission variance. One notable exception is the SOS requirement. This cannot be varied; Council action is required if an applicant cannot comply with SOS requirements. WHAT IS A VARIANCE? CONTINUED When a variance is presented to the Environmental Commission, it is a Land Use Commission variance. LAND USE COMMISSION VARIANCES When Staff presents a Land Use Commission variance, we also recommend approval or denial of the variance request based on criteria in LDC 25-8-41 called the findings of fact. The findings of fact are a series of questions intended to analyze the merit of the variance request. LAND USE COMMISSION VARIANCES CONTINUED The Environmental Commission has the authority to consider factors beyond the findings of fact. The Environmental Commission may accept or reject Staff’s recommendation. LAND USE COMMISSION VARIANCES CONTINUED The Environmental Commission votes to approve or deny the variance. This vote represents a recommendation. After the Environmental Commission, the variance along with the Environmental Commission vote is presented to either Zoning and Platting Commission (ZAP) or Planning Commission (PC): -ZAP if there is no neighborhood plan; -PC if there is a neighborhood …
Planned Unit Developments Leslie Lilly Environmental Program Coordinator C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T What is a PUD § 2 5 . 2 . 1 4 4 P L A N N E D U N I T D E V E LO P M E N T ( P U D ) D I S T R I C T D E S I G N AT I O N A l a r g e o r c o m p l e x s i n g l e o r m u l t i - u s e d e v e l o p m e n t t h a t i s p l a n n e d a s a s i n g l e p r o j e c t a n d t h a t i s u n d e r u n i f i e d c o n t r o l . P u r p o s e o f P U D z o n i n g i s t o p r e s e r v e t h e n a t u r a l e n v i r o n m e n t , e n c o u r a g e h i g h q u a l i t y d e v e l o p m e n t a n d i n n o v a t i v e d e s i g n , a n d e n s u r e a d e q u a t e p u b l i c f a c i l i t i e s a n d s e r v i c e s . A P U D p r o v i d e s g r e a t e r d e s i g n f l e x i b i l i t y b y p e r m …
I SECOND THAT (E)MOTION How to make motions and when to use them YOU’VE GOT ME FEELING THAT MOTION Main motion – A motion must be made and seconded to initiate discussion on an issue (a limited amount of discussion may be allowed at the discretion of the Chair prior to the motion being made). Amendment - If you support the motion but would like to add something that doesn’t change the meaning of the motion, propose an amendment. The proposed amendment must be germane to the main motion. An amendment can be amended and is debatable. YOU’VE GOT ME FEELING THAT MOTION • A motion to amend requires a second. • After the motion to amend is seconded, a majority vote is needed. • Then a vote is taken on the amended motion. PAPA’S GOT A SUBSTITUTE MOTION • A substitute motion is a form of amendment applied when the desire is to amend a motion in several different, nonconsecutive places. • If you want to change the meaning of the motion or propose an alternative action to the main motion, use a substitute motion. PAPA’S GOT A SUBSTITUTE MOTION • Other types of substitute motions: • Motion to postpone – indefinitely/to a specific date • • Call for the question – if a member feels the item has been adequately discussed & it is time for a vote Table (means that the item will be discussed later in the same meeting) PAPA’S GOT A SUBSTITUTE MOTION • Up to one main motion and two substitute motions may be on the floor at one time. • • If the substitute passes, it does away with the prior motion. If it fails, the previous motion comes back up for consideration. LESSER USED MOTIONS Motion to reconsider – Can only be made by a member on the prevailing side of a previous vote. If seconded and passed, it rescinds the previous vote and brings the motion back for discussion. HANDLING MORE THAN ONE MOTION • Secretary: “I propose a motion to approve the variance with the following conditions: the applicant will provide extra tree mitigation.” • Commissioner A: “I move to amend the motion that the condition includes that the applicant will provide 50 extra inches of tree mitigation.” • Commissioner B: “I propose a substitute motion to deny the requested variance.” METHODS OF VOTING • Adopt by consensus: If there …
2. 3. 4. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES 31, August, 2022 The Environmental Commission convened in a special called meeting on 31, August, 2022 at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Commissioners in Attendance: Ana Aguirre, Audrey Barrett Bixler, Rick Brimer, Colin Nickells, Haris Qureshi, Kevin Ramberg, and Melinda Schiera. Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Perry Bedford, Jennifer Bristol, Rachel Scott, and Pam Thompson. CALL TO ORDER Chair Ramberg called the Environmental Commission Meeting to order at 6:06 P.M. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. None DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Discussion on variances and variance conditions Item conducted as posted. No action taken. Discussion on Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) and environmental superiority Item conducted as posted. No action taken. Discuss goals and objectives for the Environmental Commission 2022-23 calendar year Item conducted as posted. No action taken. A motion to extend the meeting until 10:15 P.M. was approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Bedford’s second on a 9-1 vote. Commissioner Thompson voted Nay. Commissioner Nickels was absent. Refresher on administrative procedures A motion to postpone the refresher on administrative procedures was approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Qureshi’s second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Nickels was absent. 1 ADJOURNMENT Chair Ramberg adjourned the meeting at 10:15 P.M. without objection. The minutes of the August 31, 2022 Environmental Commission Special Called Meeting were approved on Commissioner Bristol’s motion, Commissioner Thompson’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Nickells abstained. Commissioner Scott was off the dais. 2
Joint Meeting of the Planning Commission and Zoning and Platting Commission Tuesday, August 30, 2022 The Special Called Joint meeting of the Planning Commission and Zoning and Platting Commission will convene at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX. Some members may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http:// www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Planning Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The Commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the commencement of the meeting will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Commission Liaison: Andrew Rivera, 512-974-6508 STAFF BRIEFINGS 1. Briefing regarding Project Connect – Anti-Displacement and Community Initiated Solutions Program Updates. Staff: Nefertitti Jackmon, Community Displacement Prevention Officer, 512-974-3196. Housing and Planning Department. Julie Smith, Community Engagement Specialist, 512-974-9342 Housing and Planning Department. 2. Briefing regarding transportation analysis requirements for development applications as defined in the revised Transportation Criteria Manual and related Street Impact Fees regulations. Staff: Curtis Beatty P.E. , Division Manager, 512-974-6471, Austin Transportation Department 3. Briefing from legal staff regarding zoning regulations, including notice and meeting posting requirements, parameters for affordable housing elements, and Land Use Commissions’ role and responsibilities. Staff: Patricia Link, Division Chief, Land Use and Real Estate, City of Austin Law Department, 512-974-2173. Steven Maddoux, Assistant City Attorney, 512-974-6080, City of Austin Law Department. 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 Andrew Rivera at the Housing and Planning Department, at 512-974-6508, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. Commission Liaison: Andrew Rivera, 512-974-6508 SPEAKER REGISTRATION All participants wishing to address the commission during public communication must register to speak. Public participation is available by teleconference or …
Project Connect – Community Initiated Solutions Program Updates August 30, 2022 Agenda • Anti-Displacement Investments: Timeline, Budget & 2022 Investments • Community Initiated Solutions: Funding Priorities, Funding Term, Amount & Eligibility • Equity Framework • Outreach & Engagement • Application & Review Process • Q & A $300 Million Project Connect Anti-Displacement Investments When voters approved $7.1 Billion for Project Connect in November 2020, Proposition A included $300 million for anti- displacement work in order to: • Help prevent the displacement of people due to rising costs that may result from transit-oriented development • Create long-term impact with focus on affordable housing units and asset-building opportunities that enhance people's economic mobility and prevent displacement. 3 4 Investment Years 1 & 2: $65 Million * Remaining $1 million will be used for program administration 5 Community Initiated Solutions: Funding Priorities $20 million is available for nonprofit organizations and partnerships for the following priorities: Renter/tenant stabilization Expansion and preservation of homeownership opportunities Other anti-displacement strategies 6 Funding Term and Amount • AHFC anticipates awarding up to 15 applications for the $20,000,000 • Minimum amount: $250,000 • Organizations may apply for up to three (3) years of funding understanding that if selected, the initial contract term will be for one (1) year. Second and third years are extended based on outcomes, performance, and an updated budget. 7 Eligibility • All investments must benefit existing residents who live within one (1) mile of Project Connect station or lines in communities with vulnerable, active, and chronic displacement risk. • Applicants must be one of the following: • Nonprofit organizations: 501(c)3 or 501(c)4 non-profit organization and a registered vendor with the City of Austin; or • Partnerships: Partnerships between nonprofits and for-profits, or community-based organizations. Partners must identify a lead organization responsible for coordinating the group’s activities, including fiscal administration, reporting, quality control, and deliverable management. The lead organization must be a registered vendor with the City of Austin. 8 Anti-Displacement Maps and Dashboard The Dashboard and Maps were created to pinpoint and prioritize areas within one (1) mile of Project Connect stations and lines, with residents most vulnerable to displacement • Use the dashboard and maps to demonstrate service • footprint of your proposal and which stage of displacement You can use maps and dashboard to answer question 1; using data from dashboard may help you craft appropriate solutions that will stave off displacement in …
TCM & SIF Update Joint ZAP/PC Meeting | August 30, 2022 Curtis P. Beaty, P.E. – Managing Engineer / Division Manager Transportation Development Services Division 1 AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW • Transportation Criteria Manual (TCM) Zoning Transportation Analysis (ZTA) Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) Transportation Assessments (TA) Transportation Demand Management (TDM) • Street Impact Fee (SIF) Implementation Appeals 2 AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT Transportation Criteria Manual (TCM) 3 AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT TCM • Effective June 20, 2022 • Needed to … Better reflect the ASMP goals Improve development review efficiency/predictability Add Transportation Demand Management (TDM) criteria Account for the Street Impact Fee (SIF) 4 AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT TCM – Analysis Requirements Previous TCM Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) New TCM Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) Zoning Transportation Analysis (ZTA) Transportation Assessments (TA) Transportation Demand Management (TDM) 5 AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT When Do Things Happen? ZONING Zoning Transportation Analysis (ZTA) SITE PLAN Transportation Assessment (TA) orTraffic Impact Analysis (TIA) and Transportation Demand Management (TDM) BUILDING PERMIT Street Impact Fee (SIF) due ANNUAL REPORTING TDM Plan Compliance 6 AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT What Applies to Which Projects? Development Application (TIA Determination) ZONING CASE ZTA required if >2000 daily unadjusted trips SITE PLAN CASE TA required if >2000 but <5000 daily unadjusted trips & TDM plan required TIA required if >5000 daily unadjusted trips & TDM plan required 7 AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT ZTA Requirements Trip generation for most intensive use proposed Projected volumes analysis (site + background) • • • Site driveway access analysis • Anticipated TDM measures • Assessment of right-of-way/easement needs • Dedication of right-of-way (if known at zoning) 8 AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT Street Impact Fee (SIF) 9 AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT SIF Timeline SIF Ordinances Adopted Fee Collection Begins (New TCM Effective) Fee Collection grace period ends for TIAs approved before December 2020 Dec 2020 Jun 2022 Dec 2023 Jun 2021 Dec 2022 Report to Council on Review Fees Public-Facing SIF Dashboard 10 AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT SIF Concepts • Driven by State law • • Based on detailed study 17 Service Areas • Redefines Rough Proportionality (RP) to “SIF Max” • Eliminates mitigation “negotiations” • More transparent and predictable to development community 11 AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT • AMANDA programming Project prioritization – Council SIF Implementation member briefings • Stakeholder outreach • SIF guidelines (public) and SOPs (staff) • Fee collection – June 21, 2022 12 AUSTIN …
Joint Meeting of the Planning Commission and Zoning and Platting Commission Tuesday, August 30, 2022 The Special Called Joint meeting of the Planning Commission and Zoning and Platting Commission will convene at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX. Some members may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http:// www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Planning Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The Commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the commencement of the meeting will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Commission Liaison: Andrew Rivera, 512-974-6508 STAFF BRIEFINGS 1. Briefing regarding Project Connect – Anti-Displacement and Community Initiated Solutions Program Updates. Staff: Nefertitti Jackmon, Community Displacement Prevention Officer, 512-974-3196. Housing and Planning Department. Julie Smith, Community Engagement Specialist, 512-974-9342 Housing and Planning Department. 2. Briefing regarding transportation analysis requirements for development applications as defined in the revised Transportation Criteria Manual and related Street Impact Fees regulations. Staff: Curtis Beatty P.E. , Division Manager, 512-974-6471, Austin Transportation Department 3. Briefing from legal staff regarding zoning regulations, including notice and meeting posting requirements, parameters for affordable housing elements, and Land Use Commissions’ role and responsibilities. Staff: Patricia Link, Division Chief, Land Use and Real Estate, City of Austin Law Department, 512-974-2173. Steven Maddoux, Assistant City Attorney, 512-974-6080, City of Austin Law Department. 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 Andrew Rivera at the Housing and Planning Department, at 512-974-6508, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. Commission Liaison: Andrew Rivera, 512-974-6508 SPEAKER REGISTRATION All participants wishing to address the commission during public communication must register to speak. Public participation is available by teleconference or …
Project Connect – Community Initiated Solutions Program Updates August 30, 2022 Agenda • Anti-Displacement Investments: Timeline, Budget & 2022 Investments • Community Initiated Solutions: Funding Priorities, Funding Term, Amount & Eligibility • Equity Framework • Outreach & Engagement • Application & Review Process • Q & A $300 Million Project Connect Anti-Displacement Investments When voters approved $7.1 Billion for Project Connect in November 2020, Proposition A included $300 million for anti- displacement work in order to: • Help prevent the displacement of people due to rising costs that may result from transit-oriented development • Create long-term impact with focus on affordable housing units and asset-building opportunities that enhance people's economic mobility and prevent displacement. 3 4 Investment Years 1 & 2: $65 Million * Remaining $1 million will be used for program administration 5 Community Initiated Solutions: Funding Priorities $20 million is available for nonprofit organizations and partnerships for the following priorities: Renter/tenant stabilization Expansion and preservation of homeownership opportunities Other anti-displacement strategies 6 Funding Term and Amount • AHFC anticipates awarding up to 15 applications for the $20,000,000 • Minimum amount: $250,000 • Organizations may apply for up to three (3) years of funding understanding that if selected, the initial contract term will be for one (1) year. Second and third years are extended based on outcomes, performance, and an updated budget. 7 Eligibility • All investments must benefit existing residents who live within one (1) mile of Project Connect station or lines in communities with vulnerable, active, and chronic displacement risk. • Applicants must be one of the following: • Nonprofit organizations: 501(c)3 or 501(c)4 non-profit organization and a registered vendor with the City of Austin; or • Partnerships: Partnerships between nonprofits and for-profits, or community-based organizations. Partners must identify a lead organization responsible for coordinating the group’s activities, including fiscal administration, reporting, quality control, and deliverable management. The lead organization must be a registered vendor with the City of Austin. 8 Anti-Displacement Maps and Dashboard The Dashboard and Maps were created to pinpoint and prioritize areas within one (1) mile of Project Connect stations and lines, with residents most vulnerable to displacement • Use the dashboard and maps to demonstrate service • footprint of your proposal and which stage of displacement You can use maps and dashboard to answer question 1; using data from dashboard may help you craft appropriate solutions that will stave off displacement in …
TCM & SIF Update Joint ZAP/PC Meeting | August 30, 2022 Curtis P. Beaty, P.E. – Managing Engineer / Division Manager Transportation Development Services Division 1 AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW • Transportation Criteria Manual (TCM) Zoning Transportation Analysis (ZTA) Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) Transportation Assessments (TA) Transportation Demand Management (TDM) • Street Impact Fee (SIF) Implementation Appeals 2 AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT Transportation Criteria Manual (TCM) 3 AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT TCM • Effective June 20, 2022 • Needed to … Better reflect the ASMP goals Improve development review efficiency/predictability Add Transportation Demand Management (TDM) criteria Account for the Street Impact Fee (SIF) 4 AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT TCM – Analysis Requirements Previous TCM Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) New TCM Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) Zoning Transportation Analysis (ZTA) Transportation Assessments (TA) Transportation Demand Management (TDM) 5 AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT When Do Things Happen? ZONING Zoning Transportation Analysis (ZTA) SITE PLAN Transportation Assessment (TA) orTraffic Impact Analysis (TIA) and Transportation Demand Management (TDM) BUILDING PERMIT Street Impact Fee (SIF) due ANNUAL REPORTING TDM Plan Compliance 6 AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT What Applies to Which Projects? Development Application (TIA Determination) ZONING CASE ZTA required if >2000 daily unadjusted trips SITE PLAN CASE TA required if >2000 but <5000 daily unadjusted trips & TDM plan required TIA required if >5000 daily unadjusted trips & TDM plan required 7 AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT ZTA Requirements Trip generation for most intensive use proposed Projected volumes analysis (site + background) • • • Site driveway access analysis • Anticipated TDM measures • Assessment of right-of-way/easement needs • Dedication of right-of-way (if known at zoning) 8 AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT Street Impact Fee (SIF) 9 AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT SIF Timeline SIF Ordinances Adopted Fee Collection Begins (New TCM Effective) Fee Collection grace period ends for TIAs approved before December 2020 Dec 2020 Jun 2022 Dec 2023 Jun 2021 Dec 2022 Report to Council on Review Fees Public-Facing SIF Dashboard 10 AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT SIF Concepts • Driven by State law • • Based on detailed study 17 Service Areas • Redefines Rough Proportionality (RP) to “SIF Max” • Eliminates mitigation “negotiations” • More transparent and predictable to development community 11 AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT • AMANDA programming Project prioritization – Council SIF Implementation member briefings • Stakeholder outreach • SIF guidelines (public) and SOPs (staff) • Fee collection – June 21, 2022 12 AUSTIN …
Business Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council Monday, August 29, 2022 The Business Committee Meeting to be held 8/29/2022 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via Microsoft Teams and in-person. All speakers must register in advance (8/28/2022 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the August 29, 2022 HIV Planning Council Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Versión en español a continuación. Reunión del Business Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council la folletos junta en FECHA de la reunion (Lunes, 29 de Agosto, 2022) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (8/28/2022 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para hablar al …
HIV PLANNING COUNCIL SPECIAL-CALLED MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, AUGUST 29, 2022 The HIV PLANNING COUNCIL convened in a SPECIAL-CALLED meeting on MONDAY, AUGUST 29, 2022, at 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE in Austin, Texas. Interim Chair Tarik Daniels called the HIV PLANNING COUNCIL Meeting to order at 5:06p.m. Planning Council Members in Attendance: Jonathan Garcia, Sharon Zaldivar Alatorre Planning Council Members in Attendance Remotely: Interim Chair Tarik Daniels, Secretary Caitlin Simmons, Steph Adler, Glenn Crawford (non-voting), Nel-Marinel Hernandez, Kristina McClendon, Barry Waller PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the HIV PLANNING COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING on 8/22/2022 The minutes from the meeting of 8/22/2022 were approved with edits on Tarik Daniels’ motion, Barry Waller second on an 8-0 vote. For: Tarik Daniels, Caitlin Simmons, Steph Adler, Jonathan Garcia, Nel-Marinel Hernandez, Kristina McClendon, Barry Waller, Sharon Zaldivar Alatorre. Against: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS 2. Members will declare conflict of interest with relevant agenda items, service categories, and/or service standards Tarik Daniels – medical case management, non-medical case management, peer support, community health worker, medical transportation, linguistic services, medical case management MAI, health insurance premium cost sharing assistance, emergency financial assistance Steph Adler – mental health services, EIS, non-medical case management, medical case management, emergency financial assistance 1 Caitlin Simmons – Food bank, medical nutrition therapy, health insurance assistance program, oral health care, medical case management, non-medical case management, non-medical case management MAI, early intervention services, early intervention services MAI, outpatient ambulatory health services, medical transportation, linguistic services STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Introductions/Announcements None at this time 4. Office of Support Staff Report Update given by Janee Zavala and Deena Rawleigh. Needs assessment survey has launched. Gift cards are on hold while miscommunication with HEB is resolved. Administrative report is completed. Nominations for Chair are open until September 1st, close of business. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discussion of peer support service directive Discussion of funding through Outreach category. No action at this time, will re- evaluate when directive has been in place longer. 6. Discussion and approval of Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) directives Tabled until Care Strategies can review service standard. 7. Discussion and approval of final service categories priorities Linguistics moved up, Home Health Services moved down. Not moving Outreach at this time. The motion to approve Medical Case Management Including Treatment/Adherence Services as the first category was approved on Barry Waller’s motion, …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of the ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION AUGUST 25TH, 2022 6:00 PM 1520 RUTHERFORD LANE ROOM 1-118A 301 AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the BOARD/COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Dwight Scales dwight.scales@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Gerry Acuna (Chair) Cathy Gattuso (Vice-Chair) Amanda Masino Albert Swantner Melissa Caudle Ian Steyaert Melissa Rothrock Ethan Myers Ingrid Powell Jonathan Barona Kaiba White AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 3 speakers signed up *prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Welcome -Ken Snipes 2. Introduction of Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) Staff- Ken Snipes 3. Discussion on 2021 ZWAC Summary- Natalie Rodriguez 4. Discussion on Budget Overview- Victoria Rieger 5. Discussion on ZWAC Planning Timeline- Natalie Rodriguez 6. Discussion on City Clerk’s Office- Myrna Rios 7. Discussion on the ZWAC Workshop- Natalie Rodriguez 8. Closing Comments- Natalie Rodriguez ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least two days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Dwight Scales at Austin Resource Recovery Department, at (512) 974-2435 for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Zero Waste Advisory Commission, please contact Dwight Scales at (512) 974-2435.
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of the ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION AUGUST 25TH, 2022 6:00 PM 1520 RUTHERFORD LANE ROOM 1-118A 301 AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the BOARD/COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Dwight Scales dwight.scales@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Gerry Acuna (Chair) Cathy Gattuso (Vice-Chair) Amanda Masino Albert Swantner Melissa Caudle Ian Steyaert Melissa Rothrock Ethan Myers Ingrid Powell Jonathan Barona Kaiba White REVISED AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 3 speakers signed up *prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Welcome -Ken Snipes 2. Introduction of Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) Staff- Ken Snipes 3. Discussion on 2021 ZWAC Summary- Natalie Rodriguez 4. Discussion on Budget Overview- Victoria Rieger 5. Discussion on ZWAC Planning Timeline- Natalie Rodriguez 6. Commission Protocols – Natalie Rodriguez 7. Discussion on the ZWAC Workshop- Natalie Rodriguez 8. Closing Comments- Natalie Rodriguez ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least two days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Dwight Scales at Austin Resource Recovery Department, at (512) 974-2435 for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Zero Waste Advisory Commission, please contact Dwight Scales at (512) 974-2435.
JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING - HYBRID MEETING FORMAT August 24th at 6pm Austin City Hall – Council Chambers 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701 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: Kaiba White, Chair (Resource Mgmt. Commission) Haris Qureshi (Environmental Commission) Melissa Rothrock (Zero Waste Advisory Commission) Diana Wheeler (Urban Transportation Commission) Fisayo Fadelu (Community Development Commission) Frances Deviney (Austin Travis County Food Policy Board) Vacant - (Water & Wastewater Commission) Vacant - (Economic Prosperity Commission) Richard DePalma - (Parks & Recreation Board) David Carroll (Design Commission) Alberta Phillips (City Council) Karen Hadden (Electric Utility Commission) Solveij Praxis (Planning Commission) 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Joint Sustainability Committee on June 22nd, 2022. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Austin Water Implementation of the Climate Equity Plan – Sherri Kuhl, Austin Water (Discussion and/or possible action) 3. Resilient Austin – Laura Patino, Chief Resilience Officer (Discussion and/or possible action) 4. Commission members report back on any relevant discussions from their respective boards and commissions – (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 (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Zach Baumer at the Office of Sustainability at 415-694-3111, for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Joint Sustainability Committee, please call or email Zach Baumer at (zach.baumer@austintexas.gov or 415-694-3111).
JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE (JIC) REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AUGUST 24th, 2022 REGULAR MEETING of the JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE (JIC) WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24, 2022 3:00 P.M. Austin City Hall Boards & Commissions Room 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, TX Regular Commission Meeting MEETING AGENDA This meeting is being held in a hybrid format, and some members of the Commission may be participating by video conference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or via telephone. Remote speakers must register in advance (August 23rd by 12pm-Noon). All public comments will occur at the beginning of the meeting and public speakers will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. To speak or attend remotely, residents must contact the Equity Office’s Commission/Neighborhood Liaison, Jeremy Garza, no later than 12pm-noon on Tuesday, August 23rd, 2022. Please telephone call at (512) 978-1797 or email jeremy.garza@austintexas.gov. The information required is the speaker’s name, the item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address, and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). CURRENT JIC MEMBER COMMISSIONS & REPRESENTATIVES: Member Commission: African American Resource Advisory Commission Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Commission for Women Commission on Immigrant Affairs Commission on Seniors Early Childhood Council Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Human Rights Commission LGBTQ+ Quality of Life Commission Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities JIC Representative: Alternative: Gregory Smith Serita Fontanesi Vincent Cobalis Hanna Huang Rebecca Austen Karen Crawford (Vice-Chair of JIC) Amy Temperley Raul Alvarez Amanda Afifi Idonna Griffith Charles Curry (Chair of JIC) Robin Orlowski Diana Melendez Krystal Gomez Sally VanSickle Johanna Hosking Pulido Sharon Vigil Kimberly Brienzi Ryn Gonzalez Joey Gidseg AUGUST 24th, 2022 JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE (JIC) REGULAR MEETING AGENDA MEETING AGENDA CALL TO ORDER The meeting is called to order by Chair Charles Curry at: ROLL CALL: ● Rebecca Austen – Commission on Women ● Karen Crawford – Commission in Immigrant Affairs ● Gregory Smith – African American Resource Advisor Commission ● Vincent Cobalis – Asian American Quality of Life Commission ● Amy Temperley – Commission on Seniors ● Charles Curry & Ryn Gonzalez – LGBTQ+ Quality of Life Commission ● Robin Orlowski – Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities ● Amanda Afifi – Hispanic Quality of Life Advisory Commission ● Raul Alvarez – Early Childhood Council ● Idonna Griffith – Human Rights Commission ABSENT: PRESENT: PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: …
Equity Considerations in Contracts and Program Funding Joint Inclusion Committee August 24, 2022 Neal Falgoust, Assistant City Attorney Purpose • Discuss legal risks associated with using race, gender and protected-class criteria in determining awards of contracts and program funding. 2 Why Now? • Recent federal court decisions that put race-focused programs at risk. • Law Department deliberative process. • Briefing to City Council. 3 Acknowledgement • History of intentional racial segregation – 1928 Master Plan and “Negro District.” • Oppression of BIPOC – 1954 Federal Housing Act, “urban renewal,” and seizing of Black-owned land. • City Council has committed the City to correcting its racist practices. (Resolution 20210304-067) 4 City’s Programs • As part of Project Connect, community members developed displacement mitigation strategies and an equity tool to guide decision making. (“Nothing About Us Without Us”) • EDD also wants an equity focus for the Cultural Arts and Heritage Tourism grant programs. 5 Legal Foundation • 14th Amendment – Equal Protection Clause • No government may “deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.” 6 “Tiered Scrutiny” • Strict Scrutiny (Race, National Origin, Religion, Alienage) – Government must demonstrate the policy is narrowly tailored to meet a compelling purpose. • Intermediate Scrutiny (Gender, Sex, Sexual Orientation?) – Government must demonstrate the policy is substantially related to an important purpose. • Rational Basis (Age, Disability, Wealth, Felony Status) – The policy must have a rational connection to a legitimate interest. 7 Strict Scrutiny Any government program that takes race into consideration faces strict scrutiny by the courts. Strict scrutiny is the most rigorous judicial review. Courts start with presumption that policy is invalid and government must prove its interests. 8 Compelling Government Interest The government must demonstrate: • actual discrimination in the relevant market, and • that the government either actively or passively perpetuated the discrimination. 9 Narrowly Tailored The government must demonstrate: • it considered other race-neutral policies; • race-neutral policies failed to achieve the compelling interest. 10 City of Richmond v. J.A. Croson Co. • “Generalized assertions” of past racial discrimination would not justify “rigid” quotas; • 30 percent quota could not be connected to “any injury suffered by anyone;” • Race-neutral measures must be seriously considered. 11 Evidence Acceptable to a Court Disparity studies are conducted to determine if there is discrimination in the studied market and if the government is an active …
