C20-2021-014 ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C20-2021-014 Project Connect Ordinance Description: Consider an amendment to Title 25 City Code for Transit System Projects to facilitate the construction of critical transportation infrastructure. Proposed Language: See attached draft ordinance and background information. Summary of proposed code amendment This is a Foundational Ordinance, creating a place for any future code amendments, and proposes 5 main components: • Structure (as a foundational ordinance) • Requiring a construction noise and mitigation plan • Adjustments to site plan • Establish uses • Fiscal exemption beyond the ROW Background: Initiated by City Council Resolution 20211029-003 In October of 2021, Council passed a resolution directing staff to scan code, criteria and processes looking for obstacles to efficient implementation and permitting of Project Connect. The resolution cites the City’s mobility plan, the voter referendum for Project Connect, the ENO report, and the known difficulties of Austin’s codes and ordinances in implementing a linear project. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the proposed code amendment. Board and Commission Actions September 21, 2022: Went before Codes and Ordinances Joint Commission; unable to hear item due to lack of quorum. October 4, 2022: Urban Transportation Commission. Approved motion of support. October 5, 2022: Environmental Commission. Approved motion of support (see EV commission recommendation attached) October 11, 2022: Planning Commission. Approved motion of recommendation. October 18, 2022: Scheduled to go before the Zoning and Platting Commission. October 19, 2022: Scheduled to go before the Downtown Commission October 24, 2022: Scheduled to go before the Design Commission. Council Action December 1, 2022: Suggested date/time Ordinance Number: NA City Staff: Donna Galati Phone: 512-974-2733 Email: donna.galati@austintexas.gov 1 1 of 107 PROPOSED LANGUAGE FOR PROJECT CONNECT ORDINANCE DRAFT SUBJECT TO ADDITIONAL CHANGES PART 1. Project Connect is the City’s high-capacity transit system expansion, which will ultimately consist of multiple light rail lines, a downtown subway, an expanded bus system, and associated transportation terminals. To facilitate the construction of this critical transportation infrastructure, certain modifications and waivers to City Code are necessary to ensure that construction of a high-capacity transit system is completed in a timely manner. PART 2. This ordinance and the attached Exhibits A and B consist of the “Transit System Regulations”. Development of the Transit System shall conform to the limitations and conditions set forth in this ordinance. If this ordinance and the attached exhibits conflict, this ordinance controls. Except as otherwise provided by this ordinance, …
Partridge and Partridge Gardens Rezoning From: To: Date: Thursday, October 13, 2022 at 08:15 AM CDT Nathan Gibson I have 2 properties in Parkridge Gardens, one on Shallot right behind the proposed rezone and one a block further down the street but still on shallot. I have 3 properties in Parkridge. All will be negatively effected by the proposed rezone. Property owned in Park Ridge: 609 Shep 532 Natali 8857 Taline Circle
10814 Jollyville Road, Avallon IV, Suite 200 Austin, TX 78759 Contact: Amanda Brown. 737-471-0333 October 13, 2022 Via Electronic Submittal Mrs. Wendy Rhoades City of Austin Planning and Zoning Department 505 Barton Springs Rd Austin, TX 78704 Dear Mrs. Rhoades: Re: Amended zoning request for rezoning application C14-2022-0077 As representatives of the developer of the property, we respectfully propose to amend the zoning designation request for application C14-2022-0077. The previous request was to maintain the existing zoning of Limited Industrial-Conditional Overlay (LI-CO) and General Commercial Services- Conditional Overlay (CS-CO), but to remove Part 2. 1 associated with zoning ordinance 20050623-Z009. We are amending the request to CS-CO for the both zoning tracts. To ensure that the future development is compatible with the adjacent residential uses, we have agreed to prohibit the following uses: ● Automotive repair services ● Construction sales and services ● Equipment repair services ● Equipment sales ● Funeral services ● Monument retail sales ● Outdoor sports and rec ● Vehicle storage ● Custom Manufacturing ● Agriculture sales and services ● Automotive rentals ● Automotive sales ● Automotive washing (of any type) ● Bail bond services ● Campground ● Club or lodge ● Commercial blood plasma center ● Drop-off recycling collection facility ● Exterminating services ● Hospital services (general) ● Hospital services (limited) ● Hotel-motel ● Kennels ● Laundry services ● Limited warehouse and distribution ● Maintenance and service facilities ● Outdoor entertainment ● Pawn shop services ● Pedicab storage and dispatch ● Safety services ● Service station ● Transportation terminal ● Drive-thru Facilities Additionally, we are proposing the following Conditional Overlays: 1. Limit the maximum height of any structure on Tract One to 50-feet. 2. Provide a 30’ landscape buffer along the eastern& Western boundary of the property. The rezoning request still includes the removal of Part 2.,1 of zoning ordinance 20050623-Z009. Part 2. #3, limiting the height to 35’ for Tract Two shall remain in place. 10814 Jollyville Road, Avallon IV, Suite 200 Austin, TX 78759 Contact: Amanda Brown. 737-471-0333 If you have any questions regarding this request or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at your convenience. Very truly yours, Amanda Couch Brown
Zoning and Platting Commission Resolution Proposed Project Connect Ordinance – C20-2021-014 Whereas, the Austin City Council passed Resolution 20211029-003 directing the City Manager to initiate code amendments to facilitate design, construction, and operation of Project Connect; and Whereas, an important goal of Project Connect is to facilitate and expand affordable transit opportunities that help small businesses and low- and middle- income families become more resilient and avoid involuntary displacement; and Whereas, the proposed Project Connect Ordinance provides code amendments that are intended to streamline design and construction of Project Connect transportation infrastructure; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that the Zoning and Platting Commission encourages the Austin City Council to consider the following recommendations regarding the Project Connect Ordinance. Project Connect should: o • Create and timely maintain a public consolidated dashboard that provides: Information on Project Connect anti-displacement funds, programs, and resources available to families and businesses at risk of involuntary displacement along or immediately adjacent to Project Connect Corridors. o Demographics on families and businesses at risk of involuntary displacement along or immediately adjacent to Project Connect transit corridors. o Financial data on Project Connect anti-displacement bond funding provided to families and businesses along or immediately adjacent to Project Connect transit corridors. o Quarterly reports on Project Connect’s compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. • Ensure that Project Connect code amendments do not override environmental and air quality regulations, noise and amplified sound regulations, neighborhood review and public hearing requirements, public notice and protest rights, and variance review and hearing requirements. • Clearly define “Fast-Track Permit” and the associated fast-track permit process. • Seek recommendations from the Equity Office on all proposed Project Connect code amendments. • Brief and seek recommendations annually from the Zoning and Platting Commission, Planning Commission, and Environmental Commission on project development. Implement multilingual public outreach based on languages spoken in the affected populations. • • Brief the Environmental Commission early in the Draft EIS NEPA public involvement period to seek Environmental Commission comments and recommendations related to sound mitigation and management and other environmental elements.
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: zcjsph@aol.com Rivera, Andrew King, David - BC; Kiolbassa, Jolene - BC; Denkler, Ann - BC 10/18 ZAP Public Comment; Against Item 7 (Project Connect) - Remote Speaker Registration Tuesday, October 18, 2022 1:36:07 PM Samsung-Apple (Fund North MetroRapid Lines_To-Nathan Jones_Cc-CMs Flanigan_Pool_11Dec2020- 804am_12Dec2020-155am)_To-ZAP Commission_Title VI_ 18Oct2022-135pm_zcj.pdf *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** To: Andrew Rivera Staff Liaison, City of Austin Zoning and Platting Commission Name: Zenobia C. Joseph Phone: 210 area code Public Communication: Homeless Black/African-Americans; inequitable Northeast Austin minority transit (e.g., June 3, 2018 Cap Remap eliminated northeast-west connectivity north of US 183); absence of a bus on the billion-dollar FM 734 corridor (Samsung to Apple), compounded by Capital Metro/Austin City Council's 2020 elimination of $4.7M MetroRapid- Parmer. Project Connect, thus, will segregate Austin for centuries! See attached December 12, 2020 Memorandum for then-Council Member Jimmy Flannigan's Policy Advisor Nathan Jones, noting Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization MetroRapid costs and scores (p. 2). Three Northeast MetroRapid lines scored higher than South/West Austin but were eliminated. Action Item: 07 Backup - 07 C20-2021-014 Project Connect.pdf (2.7MB) Backup - 07 ZAP Recommendation Submitted by Commissioner King.pdf (100KB) Title VI Opposition to Item 7. "Code Amendment: C20-2021-014 - Project Connect Request: Consider an ordinance regarding amendments to Title 25 to create a foundational ordinance for Transit System Projects to facilitate the construction of critical transportation infrastructure. Staff Rec.: Recommended Staff: Donna Galati, (512) 974-2733, Donna.Galati@austintexas.gov Project Connect Office[.]" Thanks.~zcj CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. December 12, 2020 Zenobia C. Joseph To: Nathan Jones, Policy Advisor, District 6 | Council Member Jimmy Flannigan (Thu, Dec 10, 2020 3:41 pm Samsung email) 1. Gratitude: Thanks for the email and for listening to my testimony. It proves challenging speaking on several items at once. Texas Legislature restricts testimony to one bill at a time. HB 2840 (public testimony) at the local level should require the same. I thank you, however, for seeking to understand the Samsung issue and, more broadly, FM 734/Parmer Lane east-west transit void. 2. FM 734/Parmer Cases: There is no FM 734 transit (Samsung to Apple) on what I call “the billion-dollar corridor.” My testimony December 10, 2020 aimed to highlight …
Item 7 C20-2021-014 - Project Connect Joe Reynolds Allandale/Burnet Corridor Zoning & Platting Chair and Commissioners, I support David King’s Resolution concerning this item. It addresses necessary openness missing in the City’s draft. Please vote to approve it. There are issues not addressed in Commissioner King’s resolution that must be considered to prevent great upset as Project Connect construction interacts and conflicts with work and jurisdiction of other agencies. As an example, Project Connect will need to build bridges across I-35 during the time that TXDOT and US Dept. of Transportation are rebuilding, and there is no provision for coordination between the projects, or for acquiring ROW from the other agencies. Similar deficiencies exist in construction at the airport, with the addition of Toll Road companies and FAA. The routing there is very unsure. Tunneling will have disturbance issues beyond Noise. And, the draft ordinance minimizes the concern and outcry that will occur if Project Connect construction causes bankruptcy of the small business that line the transit corridors. Remember what the 7th Street reconstruction caused, in a time before social media and Internet megaphones. This commission has a leadership role, not just an approval role. Thank You. Joe Reynolds To: Zoning and Platting Commissioners From: Nathalie Frensley, D7 Re: Item 7 (C20-2021-014) Please support the King Resolution regarding Project Connect Transparency and Accountability Dear Commissioners – I respectfully ask that you vote against Item 7 – C20-2021-014 – in its present form. Please support Commissioner King’s Resolution regarding transparency and public accountability in Project Connect’s proposed Foundational ordinance. At present, Project Connect’s Foundational Ordinance singly discusses Project Connect’s asserted need for streamlining administrative authority for transportation project construction. The problem is that this resolution does not explain how it will streamline without (1) reducing public access to information and opportunities for engagement; and (2) deconflicting Project Connect projects with other transportation projects that are initiated by other City of Austin departments, Travis County, State of Texas, and the Federal government. Passing Commissioner King’s resolution will be an important first step by ZAP to remedy Project Connect’s omission of public access to information and opportunities for meaningful engagement. Moreover, doing so will align with Austinites’ strong sentiments about good governance. This Project Connect Ordinance Foundational ordinance has been proposed less that four months since the June Notley/Austin Monitor public survey results revealed that 57% of Austinites think the City has headed …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE Thursday, June 23, 2022 – 11:00 A.M. Street-Jones Building, Room 400A 1000 E. 11th Street Austin, Texas COMMISSION MEMBERS: x Beth Valenzuela, Chair x Ben Heimsath x Terri Myers AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES May 27, 2022 MOTION: Approve the minutes by Commissioner Heimsath, Commissioner Valenzuela seconds the motion. Vote: 3-0. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. Debrief from June 9 working group meeting • • Discussions on terminology within recommendations Discussions on how to strategically prioritize and manage staff time within Historic Preservation Office B. Input on June 29 working group meeting • Commissioner availability and input for reviews Agenda • Phase 2 • • C. Discuss further at next meeting ULI Technical Assistance Panel • Goals and structure • Potential interviewees Keep collaborative • 1 1. 2. D. Next steps • • Staff tasks after June 29 Timing and focus of committee meetings in summer • Commission update on the preservation plan on July 6 Staff to send out survey for scheduling of future meetings • ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Adjourn the meeting on a motion by Commissioner Heimsath. Commissioner Valenzuela seconded the motion. Vote: 3-0. 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 the Historic Preservation Office at 512-974-3393 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Preservation Plan Committee, please contact Cara Bertron, Senior Planner, at 512-974-1446. 2
REGULAR MEETING of the PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE of the HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION MONDAY, AUGUST 15 – 8:00 A.M. STREET-JONES BUILDING, ROOM 400A 1000 E. 11TH STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 board liaison at (512) 974-3393 or preservation@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: x Beth Valenzuela, Chair x Harmony Grogan CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL x Ben Heimsath ab Carl Larosche AGENDA 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. There were no speakers. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Preservation Plan Committee’s regular meeting on June 23, 2022. MOTION: Approve the minutes on a motion by Commissioner Valenzuela, Commissioner Heimsath seconds the motion. Vote 3-0. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Welcome and committee role Larosche and Grogan joining. 3. ULI Technical Assistance Panel update • Commissioner Myers resigned from the Committee, with Commissioners 4. 5. Discussion of draft plan framework handoff to Historic Landmark Commission • Review of community-based process and current 109 recommendations. Implementation strategy • Raising awareness, laying groundwork, and plan adoption. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Adjourn the meeting n a motion by Commissioner Heimsath, seconded by Commissioner Grogan. Vote 3-0. 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 the board liaison at the Historic Preservation Office at (512) 974-3393 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Preservation Plan Committee, please contact Cara Bertron at (512) 974-1446.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Resource Management Commission Recommendation No. 20221018-004A Resolution on Value of Solar Tariff WHEREAS, it is the purpose of the Resource Management Commission to “advise the city council in the developing and reviewing city plans and programs in the area of alternate energy technologies, renewable energy sources, and energy conservation”; and WHEREAS, the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2030 and the Austin Climate Equity plan, both adopted by Council, include goals for increasing the use of local customer-sited solar energy in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollution, improve resilience, and keep bills affordable; and WHEREAS, the Value of Solar tariff is essential for facilitating the continued use of local customer-site solar energy; and WHEREAS, it is important for the Value of Solar tariff to accurately compensate customers with on-site solar energy for the energy they produce, and to provide a rate that isn’t too volatile, in order to attract investment in customer-sited solar; and WHEREAS, if a portion of the Value of Solar fee is paid for by the Energy Efficiency fee instead of the Power Supply Adjustment fee, then some customers will be exempted from their fair share of the costs since they are exempted from the Energy Efficiency fee; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Resource Management Commission recommends that the Austin City Council do the following when adopting the updated Value of Solar tariff as part of Austin Energy’s base rate package: 1. Continue to collect all Value of Solar tariff costs through the Power Supply Adjustment fee. 2. Base the avoided costs of the Value of Solar rate on a rolling five-year average. 3. Direct Austin Energy to hire a qualified third party, with experience in calculating the value of local distributed solar energy, to: A) facilitate a collaborative stakeholder process and analysis to identify and incorporate avoided and incurred costs that may not be currently captured in the proposed methodology; and B) develop a standard offer program for community solar. 6-1 Vote: For: Against: Commissioner Kaiba White, Vice Chair; Commissioner Charlotte Davis; Commissioner Shane Johnson; Commissioner Paul Robbins; Commissioner Louis Stone; Commissioner Lisa Chavarria Commissioner Jonathon Blackburn, Chair Absences: Commissioner Sam Angoori; Commissioner Dana Harmon; Commissioner Rebecca Brenneman Abstentions: None Off Dais: None Vacancies: District 7 Attest: Natasha Goodwin, Staff Liaison
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Resource Management Commission Recommendation No. 20221018-004B Resolution on Austin Energy Proposed Residential Electric Rate Increase Whereas, Austin has been a leader in energy efficiency since the 1970s; and Whereas, Austin Energy has the lowest average Residential electricity consumption of any large utility in ERCOT, which also allows it to have one of the lowest average Residential bills of any utility in ERCOT; and Whereas, proposed changes to Austin Energy’s Residential electric rate structure threaten further progress in energy efficiency by dramatically removing price signals to conserve; and Whereas, since low-income utility customers generally use less energy than average customers, changing Austin’s progressive electric Residential rate structure that discourages consumption will make bills more burdensome to the lower and moderate income residents; and Whereas, Austin Energy has made a proposal in its current rate case to completely replace the current progressive rate structure with one that rewards more consumption; Whereas, Austin Energy's current $10 per month customer charge is on par with fixed fees at other Texas municipal utilities, and Austin Energy's proposed $25 per month fixed fee would far exceed similarly situated Texas municipal utilities; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Resource Management Commission of the City of Austin advises the City Council to retain Austin Energy’s current progressive rate structure and avoid any significant increase in the customer charge; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if any rate increases are enacted, they be levied as a proportional increase to the utility’s current monthly base cost and tiers in its current rate structure. Commissioner Kaiba White, Vice Chair; Commissioner Charlotte Davis; Commissioner Shane Johnson; Commissioner Paul Robbins; Commissioner Louis Stone; Commissioner Lisa Chavarria Commissioner Jonathon Blackburn, Chair Vote: For: 6-1 Against: Abstentions: None Off Dais: None Absences: Commissioner Sam Angoori; Commissioner Dana Harmon; Commissioner Rebecca Brenneman Vacancies: District 7 Attest: Natasha Goodwin, Staff Liaison
C I T Y O F A U S T I N | O C T O B E R 1 8 , 2 0 2 2 Bond Oversight Commission Bond Oversight Commission C I T Y O F A U S T I N | O c t o b e r 1 8 , 2 0 2 2 Bond Oversight Commission Bond Oversight Commission Our Vision Ensure efficiency, equity, timeliness, and accountability in the implementation of existing and future City bond programs. Our Goals The mayor and council shall work with the commission to set priorities and goals for each new bond issue to be submitted to the voters. The commission shall advise the council on proposed bonds and the implementation of projects approved in bond elections. Our Mission The commission shall monitor the city manager's plans relating to the issuance of bonds and the implementation of projects approved in bond elections, including the review of future potential bonds, the annual appropriation of bond funds, and any changes in the amount of bond funds issues or cash commitments made. C I T Y O F A U S T I N | O c t o b e r 1 8 , 2 0 2 2 Bond Oversight Commission I T E M 2 . PARKS AND RECREATION Bond Oversight Commission 2018 BOND Proposition C – Parks and Recreation P r e s e n t e r : S t e v e n L i n e t t PA R D C a p i t a l I m p r o v e m e n t P r o g r a m M a n a g e r C I T Y O F A U S T I N | O c t o b e r 1 8 , 2 0 2 2 B o n d O v e r s i g h t C o m m i s s i o n | p g . 4 2018 BOND, PROPOSITION C Parks The issuance of $149,000,000 in tax supported general obligation bonds and notes for planning, acquiring, constructing, renovating, improving and equipping public parks, Bond Oversight Commission recreation centers, natural areas, and other related facilities, including, without limitation, playgrounds, hike and bike trails, sports courts, and swimming pools, and acquiring land and interests in …
Regular Meeting ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION Tuesday, October 18, 2022 The Zoning & Platting Commission convened in a meeting on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 @ http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Chair Barrera-Ramirez called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez – Chair Cesar Acosta Scott Boone Ann Denkler – Parliamentarian Betsy Greenberg David King Jolene Kiolbassa – Vice-Chair Hank Smith Lonny Stern Carrie Thompson Roy Woody EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Zoning & Platting Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The Commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the speaker registration deadline will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1) Ms. Zenobia Joseph provided remarks regarding Capital Metro. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from October 4, 2022. Motion to approve minutes from October 4, 2022 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Denkler, seconded by Commissioner Smith on a vote of 7-1. Commissioner King voted nay. Commissioner Stern abstained. Commissioners Acosta and Woody off the dais. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Rezoning: Location: C14-2022-0077 - 220 Ralph Ablanedo Rezoning; District 2 220 Ralph Ablanedo Drive, South Boggy Creek Watershed; Onion Creek Watershed Owner/Applicant: KVG Investments, LLC (Kevin Goradia) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Kimley-Horn (Amanda Brown) LI-CO; CS-CO to CS-CO for Tracts 1 and 2, as amended Recommended, with conditions Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department Public Hearing closed. Motion to grant Staff’s recommendation of CS-CO combining district zoning, for Tracts 1 and 2, as amended, and with conditions of the Neighborhood Traffic Analysis for C14-2022-0077 - 220 Ralph Ablanedo Rezoning located at 220 Ralph Ablanedo Drive was approved on the motion by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Boone on a vote of 8-2. Vice-Chair Kiolbassa and Commissioner King voted nay. Commissioner Acosta off the dais. 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Capital City VFW Post #8787 Agent: Request: Staff Rec: Staff: Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor) GO-CO to GO-MU Recommended Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department C14-2022-0049 - 500 VFW Road; District 1 500 VFW Road, …
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, October 18, 2022 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, October 18, 2022 The Resource Management Commission convened in a Regular Called meeting on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at Austin Energy Headquarters 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723 Chair Jonathon Blackburn called the Resource Management Commission meeting to order at 6:07 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Commissioner Jonathon Blackburn, Chair; Commissioner Louis Stone; Commissioner Paul Robbins Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Commissioner Kaiba White, Vice Chair; Commissioner Charlotte Davis; Commissioner Shane Johnson; Commissioner Lisa Chavarria PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL • James Brazell- Austin Energy Rate Case • Lanetta Cooper- Austin Energy Rate Case APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Resource Management Commission Regular Meeting on August 16, 2022. The minutes from the meeting of August 16, 2022 were approved by consent, with Commissioners Angoori, Harmon, and Brenneman absent. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS 2. Recommend approving issuance of a five-year production-based incentive (PBI) to Paloma Ridge Owner, LLC, for the installation of solar electric systems on their facility located at 13620 N FM 620 Rd, Austin, TX 78717, in an amount not to exceed $2,041,981. A motion to approve the recommendation approving issuance of a five-year production-based incentive (PBI) to Paloma Ridge Owner, LLC, for the installation of solar electric systems was approved on Chair Blackburn’s motion, Vice Chair White’s second on a 6-1 vote, with Commissioners Angoori, Harmon, and Brenneman absent. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, October 18, 2022 STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Staff briefing regarding the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Customer Energy Solutions Budget by Richard Génecé, Vice President, Customer Energy Solutions, Austin Energy. The presentation was made by Richard Génecé, Vice President, Customer Energy Solutions, Austin Energy. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and possible action on the proposed changes to the Value of Solar tariff, Energy Efficiency Services fee, residential rate structure at Austin Energy and proposed draft Resource Management Commission resolutions. (Sponsors: Robbins, White, and Brenneman) A motion to approve the Resolution on Value of Solar Tariff was approved on Vice Chair White’s motion on a 6-1 vote, with Commissioners Angoori, Harmon, and Brenneman absent. A motion to approve the Resolution on Austin Energy Proposed Residential Electric Rate Increase was approved with amendments on Commissioner Robbins motion on a 6-1 vote, with Commissioners Angoori, Harmon, and Brenneman absent. The Resolution on Austin Energy Proposed Reduction in Energy …
REGULAR MEETING of the PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE of the HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18 – 11:00 A.M. STREET-JONES BUILDING, ROOM 400A 1000 E. 11TH STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 board liaison at (512) 974-3393 or preservation@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: x Beth Valenzuela, Chair x Harmony Grogan x Ben Heimsath ab Carl Larosche DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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. There were no speakers APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2. June 29, 2022 August 15, 2022 MOTION: Approve the minutes on a motion by Commissioner Heimsath, seconded by Commissioner Valenzuela. Vote 3-0. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. ULI Technical Assistance Panel update Recommendations from the draft TAP report aligned closely with the equity- based preservation plan’s draft recommendations ULI will send the final report in November. 4. Preservation plan handoff workshop recap Special called Commission meeting canceled due to lack of quorum. Attendees had an informal conversation about helpful clarifications to the draft plan; no major changes were discussed. City Council fully funded the equity-based preservation plan for FY23. 5. Project website updates New project website is up: www.publicinput.com/ATXpresplan. Katie Enders, our summer intern, developed a survey to collect feedback on Community members can also share how they prefer to be involved in planning The draft equity-based preservation plan will be posted to the project website community priorities. processes (online survey). soon. 6. Communications about draft plan this fall Flyers will be posted soon in City facilities and other strategic locations. Focus: raising awareness about historic preservation. Short videos have been posted on online platforms and will be promoted through 2022. Focus: raising awareness about historic preservation. A press release will be sent out when the draft plan is posted online. Staff will send an update memo to related City Boards & Commissions and offer to do briefings at meetings …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the URBAN RENEWAL BOARD OCTOBER 17, 2022, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1406 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR. AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 *NOTE: The Urban Renewal Board no longer meets at the Street-Jones Building. Some members of the Urban Renewal Board 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 Courtney Banker, (512) 974-3114 or courtney.banker@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Danielle Skidmore Amit Motwani Nathaniel Bradford Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first 10 speakers who registered to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting, if speaking virtually, 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 URB’s regular meeting on September 19, 2022. 1. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation and discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Austin Economic Development Corporation, including engagement to date and preliminary program scenarios/ preliminary financial analysis (Anne Gatling Haynes, AEDC and consultants) 1 of 2 Presentation and discussion related to urban renewal district precedents and approaches, and discussion of the future vision of the URB (Anne Gatling Haynes, AEDC and Chair Escobar) Update of licensee use of property covered by the license agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and Capitol View Arts (Vice Chair Pierce, Clifford Gillard, Capitol View Arts) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action regarding Council action on the E. 11th and 12th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining Districts (NCCDs), and the Urban Renewal Plan (URP) (Chair Escobar) Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair (Clerk’s Office) Discussion and possible action related to the 2023 regular URB meeting schedule (Clerk’s Office) 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 …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD DRAFT MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 The URBAN RENEWAL BOARD convened on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2022, at 1000 E. 11TH STREET, ROOM 400A in Austin, Texas. Chair Escobar called the Urban Renewal Board meeting to order at 6:20p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Manuel Escobar (Chair), Darrell Pierce (Vice Chair), Amit Motwani, Nathaniel Bradford, and Jacqueline Watson Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Commissioner Skidmore Board Members Absent/off the dais Commissioners Tetey was off the dais due to technical issues PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Clifton Van Dyke, Tracy Witte, Susan Oringer and Eric Standridge gave public comment. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s August 15, 2022, meeting. The minutes from the meeting of August 15, 2022, were approved on Commissioner Pierce’s motion, Commissioner Bradford’s second, on a 6-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation and discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Austin Economic Development Corporation, including project schedule and engagement plan (Anne Gatling Haynes, AEDC and consultants) Anne Gatling-Haynes presented. 1 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Presentation and discussion from Eureka Development Group, LLC regarding site plans and permits filed for parcel development on E. 12th Street (Rebecca Leonard, Lionheart Places and Joe Farias, Garza EMC) Rebecca Leonard and Joe Farias presented. For questions regarding parcel developments on E. 12th Street, interested parties may reach out to the contacts below: • Rebecca Leonard, Lionheart, for any vision questions: Rebecca@lionheartplaces.com • Joe Farias, Garza EMC, for any site plan questions: Jfarias@garzaemc.com • Jennifer Stevens, JHL, for any community engagement questions. Jennifer@jhlcompany.com • Pam Madere, Jackson Walker, for any other questions: pmadere@jw.com Presentation and discussion related to urban renewal district precedents and approaches, and discussion of the future vision of the URB (Anne Gatling Haynes, AEDC and Chair Escobar) This item was postponed until the next meeting. Discussion and possible action regarding Council action on the E. 11th and 12th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining Districts (NCCDs), and the Urban Renewal Plan (URP) (Chair Escobar) This item was postponed until the next meeting. Discussion and possible action regarding the extension of the agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and the City of Austin concerning the implementation of the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan which ends September 30, 2022 (Megan Santee, URB Counsel, and Trish Link, City Law) Following discussion, on Commissioner Motwani’s motion, Commissioner Watson’s second, a motion …
