REGULAR CALLED MEETING ELECTRIC BOARD Wednesday January 17, 2024 @ 10:00 AM- In Person PERMITTING DEVELOPMENT CENTER/ 1st FLOOR, CONF RM 1401-1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, contact rick.arzola@austintexas.gov Gabriel Flores-Chair (Fuentes); Delwin Goss (Velasquez); David Johnson- V Chair (Madison), Victoria Shope (R.Alter), Ben Brenneman (A.Alter), Deschaine, David (Pool); CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Christian Spies(Kelly); Michael Grant (Qadri) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMUNICATION: 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. 1. Approve the minutes of the Electrical Board Regular Called Meeting from October 18, APPROVAL OF MINUTES- 2023. DISCUSSION 2. Electrical Ordinance 80.38-Suspension of Registration 3. Code Enforcement on Stop Work orders related to Electrical Ordinance. 4. Commercial Plan Review update on workload. 5. Service Center update on staff personnel and permit output 6. Commercial and Residential Inspection update on staff vacancies and timely inspections. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Rick Arzola at Development Services Department, Building Inspections, at (512) 974-2417, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
Regular Meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission January 17, 2024 — 6:00 pm Austin Energy Headquarters 4815 Mueller Boulevard Austin, Texas Some members may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live For more information go to: http://www.austintexas.gov/wwc Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-972-0115 or Blanca.Madriz@austintexas.gov . To register to speak in person, people must sign up at least ten minutes before the meeting is called to order. Commissioners: William Moriarty (Mayor) Jesse Penn (District 1) Alex Navarro (District 2) Sabrina Reichert (District 3) Mike Reyes, (District 4) Sam Angoori (District 5) Shwetha Pandurangi (District 6) Judy Musgrove, Vice-Chair (District 7) Christopher Maxwell-Gaines (District 8) Marcela Tuñón Sion (District 9) Susan Turrieta, Chair (District 10) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION 1. Approval of minutes from the November 8, 2023, regular meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission. 2. Recommend approval to execute a contract for underwater diving inspections with Specialty Offshore, Inc., for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $740,000. 3. Recommend approval to execute a contract for hydrogen peroxide solution, feed system, and maintenance with US Peroxide, LLC d/b/a USP Technologies, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $3,275,000. 4. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute an Advance Funding Agreement with Texas Department of Transportation for the relocation and adjustments of existing water and wastewater lines and appurtenances in conflict with the TxDOT Loop 360 at RM2222 and Courtyard Roadway Project in the amount of $8,871,283.20 plus a 10% contingency of $887,128.32 for a total amount not to exceed $9,758,411.52. (Districts 8 & 10) The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Blanca Madriz at Austin Water, 512-972-0115 for additional information; TTY users’ …
Item 2 #23-3640 Water & Wastewater Commission: January 17, 2024 Council: January 18, 2024 Posting Language Recommend approval to execute a contract for underwater diving inspections with Specialty Offshore, Inc., for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $740,000. MBE/WBE This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Lead Department Austin Water Client Department Austin Water Assistant Interim Director of Operations, Mercedes Garcia-Lopez Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $111,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language The Financial Services Department issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2200 AMA1090 for these services. The solicitation was issued on March 27, 2023, and closed on April 20, 2023. Of the six offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the lowest responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Document. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action January 17, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information The contract will provide the City with underwater diving services inspections at water treatment facilities and the Longhorn Dam. The diving services are to inspect each facility to determine the general condition of the structures and assess the level of zebra mussel infestation, remove zebra mussels as needed, open and close intake structures, and complete minor repairs. The ability to open and close intake structures is important to respond to changes in water quality and to control the water level. The zebra mussels can reduce or eliminate a plant’s ability to treat water and cause significant equipment damage if they are not removed. The contract will replace a contract which expired December 31, 2023. The requested authorization amounts for the contract were determined using historical spending and departmental estimates, including extending underwater diving service inspections to multiple sites due to the recent infestation of zebra mussels in Lake Travis, Lake Austin, and the Longhorn Dam. Item 2 #23-3640 Water & Wastewater Commission: January 17, 2024 Council: January 18, 2024 If a contract is …
Item 3 # 23-3641 Water & Wastewater Commission: January 17, 2024 Council: February 1, 2024 Posting Language Recommend approval to execute a contract for hydrogen peroxide solution, feed system, and maintenance with US Peroxide, LLC d/b/a USP Technologies, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $3,275,000. MBE/WBE This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods and services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Lead Department Austin Water Client Department Austin Water Assistant Director of Engineering Services, Charles Celauro Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $655,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language The Financial Services Department issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2200 KMF1015 for these goods and services. The solicitation was issued on August 21, 2023, and closed on September 14, 2023. The recommended contractor submitted the only responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bid received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Documents. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action January 17, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information The contract will provide the hydrogen peroxide chemical, chemical storage tanks, feed systems, and associated installation and maintenance services, including all labor, materials, equipment, and supplies. The 50% hydrogen peroxide solution is used for removing hydrogen sulfide to prevent odor and corrosion within wastewater collection and treatment systems. This contract replaces a contract expiring on March 30, 2024. The requested authorization is based on historical spending and departmental estimates of future needs. The recommended contractor is the current provider of these goods and services. If a contract is not secured, the City will not be able to prevent odor and corrosion within its wastewater collection systems. Item 3 # 23-3641 Water & Wastewater Commission: January 17, 2024 Council: February 1, 2024 PRICE ANALYSIS a) b) Solicitations: 1232 notices were sent, including 68 MBE and 42 WBE firms with no M/WBE firms responding. Cost Analysis: The proposed contract pricing is 18.08% higher than the previous contract with the BLS showing a 4.85% decrease in the market in …
Item 4 # 23-3648 Water & Wastewater Commission: January 17, 2024 Council: January 18, 2024 Posting Language Recommend approval to negotiate and execute an Advance Funding Agreement with Texas Department of Transportation for the relocation and adjustments of existing water and wastewater lines and appurtenances in conflict with the TxDOT Loop 360 at RM2222 and Courtyard Roadway Project in the amount of $8,871,283.20 plus a 10% contingency of $887,128.32 for a total amount not to exceed $9,758,411.52. (Districts 8 & 10) Lead Department Capital Delivery Services Client Department Austin Water Assistant Director of Engineering Services, Charles Celauro Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action January 17, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information The Loop 360 roadway from RM 2222 to Courtyard Drive was identified as a transportation improvement project by TxDOT. Austin Water’s existing water and wastewater lines are in conflict with proposed roadway improvements and need to be relocated. This agreement allows the existing water and wastewater infrastructure in conflict to be relocated and adjusted by the TxDOT contractor. Executing this Agreement will bring together the efforts of TxDOT and Austin Water in the design and construction of the roadway improvements and utility adjustments to reduce cost and impact to the public. The work consists of relocating approximately 4,118 feet of water and 3,214 feet of wastewater lines, including appurtenances. Austin Water project scope includes an approximately 500 feet deep bore crossing Courtyard Drive. TxDOT anticipates starting the letting (bid) process for the roadway and utility construction in May 2024. The City will provide construction inspection and testing for this project and agrees to provide funding to TxDOT for construction of water and wastewater lines and appurtenances, including the cost of any change orders made necessary by field changes to address unanticipated conditions under the terms and conditions in the agreement. TxDOT shall obtain the written approval of the City for all change order requests prior to TxDOT issuing the approved change order to the contractor. Due to the potential for unknown subsurface conditions and utility conflicts when working in the right- of-way, a 10% contingency in funding has been included to allow for the expeditious processing of any change orders. A contingency is an additional amount of money added to the construction budget to cover any …
Item 5 # 23-3647 Water & Wastewater Commission: January 17, 2024 Council: January 18, 2024 Posting Language Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a cost participation agreement with Urban Moment for the City to reimburse the developer for an amount not to exceed $3,220,000.00 for costs associated with the design and construction of an oversized wastewater main, force main, lift station, and appurtenances related to Service Extension Request No. 5646 that will provide wastewater service to a proposed condominium development located at 12905 Lowden Lane. Lead Department Austin Water Client Department Austin Water Assistant Director of Environmental, Planning and Development Services, Kevin Critendon Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action January 17, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information The Urbana Lowden Lane project consists of approximately 14 acres of land located at 12905 Lowden Lane (the “Property”). The Property is located entirely within the City of Austin’s (the “City”) 2-mile Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction, Impact Fee Boundary, Austin Water’s service area for water and wastewater, the Desired Development Zone, and the Bear Creek Watershed. A map of the property location is attached. Urban Moment (the “Applicant”) is proposing to develop approximately 165 condominium units. The Applicant requested that the City provide wastewater utility service to the Property as proposed in Service Extension Request (SER) No. 5646. Austin Water will provide retail water service to the Property as proposed in SER No. 5645. In accordance with Chapter 25-9 of the City Code, the City has asked the Applicant to oversize the gravity wastewater main, force main, and lift station in order to serve additional properties within the Bear Creek drainage basin consistent with the City’s long range planning goals for this area. If approved by City Council, the City will cost participate in this construction project only to the extent of the City’s proportionate share of the oversized wastewater improvements. The proposed oversized improvements include construction of approximately: • 1,400 feet of 15-inch gravity wastewater main from the Rancho Alto Lift Station and extending east along W. FM 1626 to Lowden Lane and then south along Lowden Lane, • 3,900 feet of force main from the 15-inch gravity wastewater main and extending south along Lowden Lane to the lift station located within the Property, and a 200-gpm capacity lift station. • …
DOWNTOWN COMMISSION JANUARY 17, 2024, TIME: 5:30 p.m. Austin City Hall, Council Chamber, Room 1001 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Downtown 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, please contact Christine Maguire at Christine.maguire@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-7131. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: August Harris (Chair) Jen Weaver (District 1) Tania A. Ortega (District 2) Liz Coufal (District 3) Ralph E. Ishmael, Jr. (District 4) Darilynn Cardona-Beiler (District 5) Taylor Major (District 6) Mike Lavigne (District 7) Vacant (District 8) Kimberly Levinson (District 9) Sania D. Shifferd (Mayor) CALL TO ORDER Marissa McKinney (Design Commission) David Holmes (Public Safety Commission) Amy Mok (Arts Commission) Spencer Schumacher (Urban Transportation) Jennifer Franklin (Parks and Recreation Board) Carl J. Larosche (Historic Landmark Commission) Anne Charlotte Patterson (Music) AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Downtown Commission November 20, 2023 meeting. DISCUSSION AND POSSILE ACTION ITEM 2. Discussion and possible action for the Commission to draft a resolution to Council to prioritize community engagement with regards to the Convention Center expansion. DISCUSSION ITEMS Planning Department. 3. A briefing and discussion on the Palm District Plan to be given by Stevie Greathouse of the 4. A briefing and discussion on the Seaholm District Multimodal Connectivity Projects to be given by Laura Dierenfield of the Transportation and Public Works Department. 5. Update and discussion regarding action related to the Downtown Commission taken at the December 11, 2023 and January 8, 2024 Arts Commission meetings. 6. Update and discussion regarding action related to the Downtown Commission taken at the last Historic Landmark Commission meeting. 7. Update and discussion regarding action related to the Downtown Commission taken at the December 4, 2023 and January 8, 2024 Music Commission meetings. 8. Update and discussion regarding action related to the Downtown Commission taken at the last …
DOWNTOWN COMMISSION JANUARY 17, 2024, TIME: 5:30 p.m. Austin City Hall, Council Chamber, Room 1001 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Downtown 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, please contact Christine Maguire at Christine.maguire@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-7131. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: August Harris (Chair) Jen Weaver (District 1) Tania A. Ortega (District 2) Liz Coufal (District 3) Ralph E. Ishmael, Jr. (District 4) Darilynn Cardona-Beiler (District 5) Taylor Major (District 6) Mike Lavigne (District 7) Vacant (District 8) Kimberly Levinson (District 9) Sania D. Shifferd (Mayor) CALL TO ORDER Marissa McKinney (Design Commission) David Holmes (Public Safety Commission) Amy Mok (Arts Commission) Spencer Schumacher (Urban Transportation) Jennifer Franklin (Parks and Recreation Board) Carl J. Larosche (Historic Landmark Commission) Anne Charlotte Patterson (Music) REVISED AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Downtown Commission November 20, 2023 meeting. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEM DISCUSSION ITEMS Department. 2. Discussion and possible action for the Commission to draft a recommendation to Council to prioritize community engagement with regards to the Convention Center expansion. 3. A presentation on the Palm District Plan to be given by Stevie Greathouse of the Planning 4. A presentation on the Seaholm District Multimodal Connectivity Projects to be given by Laura Dierenfield of the Transportation and Public Works Department. 5. Update and discussion regarding action related to the Downtown Commission taken at the December 11, 2023 and January 8, 2024 Arts Commission meetings. 6. Update and discussion regarding action related to the Downtown Commission taken at the last Historic Landmark Commission meeting. 7. Update and discussion regarding action related to the Downtown Commission taken at the December 4, 2023 and January 8, 2024 Music Commission meetings. 8. Update and discussion regarding action related to the Downtown Commission taken at the last Parks & Recreation Board …
The Downtown Commission convened a meeting on Monday, November 20, 2023, at 301 W. 2nd Street in hybrid meeting format. DOWNTOWN COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MONDAY, NOVMEBER 20, 2023 COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE: Sania D. Shifferd August Harris, Chair Tania Ortega Darilynn Cardona-Beiler Amy Mok Taylor Major Ann Charlotte Patterson Jen Weaver Spencer Schumacher Kimberly Levinson CITY STAFF IN ATTENDANCE: Christi Vitela, Office of the City Clerk Christine Maguire, Economic Development Department CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called the meeting to order at 5:31 pm APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Downtown Commission October 18, 2023, Regular meeting. a. A motion to approve the minutes was made by Commissioner Levinson and seconded by Commissioner Taylor on a vote of (7-0) 2. Rachel Castignoli and Kirk Scanlon of the Transportation and Public Works Department gave a briefing on the city’s autonomous vehicle working group. BRIEFINGS a. No action was taken. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Cody Scott of the Austin Public Library Department presented on the Austin Public Library’s Heating and Cooling initiative. a. No action was taken. 4. Discussion of recent activities and actions taken by the Arts Commission. a. Commissioner Mok did not have an update at this time. 5. Discussion of recent activities and actions taken by the Music Commission. a. Commissioner Ann Charlotte Patterson updated the Commission on discussions and actions by the Music Commission related to: i. Commission took action to recommend to Council to direct Convention Center staff to create an advisory board for the convention center expansion 6. Discussion of recent activities and actions taken by the Urban Transportation Commission (UTC) a. Commissioner Schumacher updated the commission on discussions and actions by the Urban Transportation Commission related to: i. Council recommended amendments to City parking code and will be an option for presentation to the Downtown Commission ii. Bike parking update to the Criteria Manual in 2024 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 7. Bike parking updates to the Title 25 of the Land Development Code ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 6:58 pm without any objection.
REGULAR MEETING of the URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TUESDAY DECEMBER 5, 2023, at 5:00pm BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 CITY HALL- 301 W 2nd St. AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Urban Transportation Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register please call or email the staff liaison in advance at (512)-974-3428 or natalie.leone@austintexas.gov no later than noon on Monday December 4, with the following information: name, item number(s) to speak on, telephone number, and email address. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Vacant - (District 1) Melissa Ortiz- (District 2) Arlin Alvarez- (District 3) Susan Somers, Chair- (District 4) Daniel Kavelman-( District 5) Edward Smith- (District 6) Diana Wheeler- (District 7) Athena Leyton- (District 8) Spencer Schumacher- (District 9) Ruven Brooks, Vice Chair- (District 10) Vacant- (Mayoral Appointee) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Transportation Commission REGULAR MEETING on October 3, 2023. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion on implementation of the City’s Mobility Bond Action Plan Presenter: James Snow, Capital Delivery Services Department DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Presentation and possible action on a recommendation to Council on Project Connect Presenter: Austin Transit Partnership Staff 4. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation to Council related to Autonomous Vehicles in Austin Presenter: Kirk Scanlon and Rachel Castignoli, Transportation and Public Works Department 5. Discussion and possible action on a Right of Way vacation of West 35th abutting 1514 Kerbey Lane Presenter: Mashell Smith, Transportation and Public Works Department 6. Discussion and possible action on a Right of Way vacation of Clay Avenue traversing from Burnet Road to Houston Street Presenter: Mashell Smith, Transportation and Public Works Department 7. Discussion and possible action on recommendation relating to Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Board. 8. Discussion and possible action on the Commission’s 2024 meeting dates. 9. Discussion and possible action on …
MUSIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20231106-11 Vice Chair Patterson Seconded By: Commissioner Gould Date: November 6, 2023 Subject: Austin Convention Center Expansion Motioned By: Recommendation The music commission recommends that Austin City Council directs Convention Center Staff to create a Convention Center Expansion Advisory Board, consisting of stakeholders from the art, music, and other relevant communities and industries, to provide critical input for expansion planning. Description of Recommendation to Council Convention Center staff has announced plans for a comprehensive public information campaign for the expansion. As part of this public outreach, Music Commission recommends that an advisory board be formed to provide community insight for this significant downtown project. Precedent is set by the South Central Waterfront redevelopment, I-35 expansion, and Project Connect anti-displacement initiative – current public projects which benefit from project-specific community advisory boards or committees. This motion is based on study and recommendation from the Joint Arts & Music Urban Core Land Use Working Group. Rationale: • The convention center expansion will be financed by over $1 billion in public funds • The Convention Center expansion is a landmark capital project with tremendous potential for public benefits to Austin, including increased tourism revenue, exceptional public spaces, and robust programming. • City of Austin Music and Cultural grant programs are funded by Hotel Occupancy Taxes, which are directly impacted by Convention Center operations. • The adjacent publicly owned Palm School parcel holds significant historic and cultural importance, especially to Austin’s Latinx community. • The Convention Center should set itself apart and above competing facilities by leveraging and strengthening Austin’s status as a thriving mecca for creativity, arts, music, and diverse culture. • Stakeholder input from Austin’s diverse communities will enhance expansion planning vision and help the new Austin Convention Center become unique world-class destination attracting visitors from across the US and the world. Vote For: 7 (Chair Medicharla, Vice Chair Patterson, Commissioners Aguilar, Gould, Rosenthal, Davila and Strickland) Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: Commissioners Blevins, Quesada, Bartell, and Mahone Attest: Shelbi Mitchell, Program Coordinator Shelbi Mitchell 1 of 1
Palm District Planning Initiative Downtown Commission Briefing January 17, 2024 Content Background Plan Overview Council Action Next Steps Background Develop a shared vision for a complex, culturally rich, and rapidly transforming part of downtown Austin. 4 5 Resolution 20190523-029 Palm School Negotiations Rainey Street District Fund Fifth Street Mexican American Heritage Corridor Convention Center Expansion District Planning Process Improved Connectivity 6 Planning Process: 2019-2020 – Initiation – Pre-Planning – AIA Orientation Visit – Existing Conditions Report 2021 – Kick Off – Community Visioning Forums – AIA Virtual Meetings and Report – Targeted East Austin Engagement – Listening Report 2022 – Draft Vision Framework – Scenario Planning Workshops and Survey – Preferred Scenario – Implementation Planning – Draft Plan 2023 – Planning Commission Review – Council Review and Adoption 7 Plan Overview VISION The Palm District is a vibrant historic hub of downtown where the past is honored, culture is celebrated, and the future is shaped. Dense transit-oriented development is balanced with history and natural spaces creating physical connections that invite people to move easily to and through the district. The district is a dynamic place, growing and evolving, while actively retaining families and individuals who have traditionally called this place home. Creativity and innovation are cultivated, and people from Austin and beyond are welcome to live, relax, work, play, learn, and connect with others. 9 INCLUSIVE GROWTH Growth in the district will provide a prosperous future for longtime and recent residents and for established and new businesses. 10 CULTURE The district will become a destination that celebrates its multi- cultural heritage. 11 CONNECTION Physical, cultural and social connections will be strengthened within downtown and between East Austin and downtown. 12 NATURE The natural environment will be preserved and enhanced by restoring existing natural and open spaces and pursuing high standards of sustainable design and development with a focus on green infrastructure. 13 Recommendations Timing Sponsor Theme Recommendation • Build on investments and programs already underway • Guide and coordinate future actions 15 Palm District Plan will Provide Guidance To: IH 35 Reconstruction and Cap and Stitch (Lead: Corridor Program Office) Project Connect (Lead: Austin Transit Partnership) Convention Center Reconstruction (Lead: Convention Center) Waterloo Greenway Phase II and III, including Palm Park (Lead: Waller Creek LGC) Palm School Site Visioning (Lead: Travis County) Red River …
M E M O R A N D U M TO: Mayor and Council Members THROUGH: Robert Goode, Interim Assistant City Manager FROM: Richard Mendoza, Transportation and Public Works Director DATE: December 8, 2023 SUBJECT: Seaholm Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #18 Project List Recommendations _______________________________________ We want to share with you a recommended project list for consideration, based on Mayor and Council’s input, for those funds remaining through the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #18 (TIRZ), once closed. Seaholm Redevelopment District TIRZ # 18 Overview The project and financing plan for TIRZ #18 included funding for construction of a bicycle and pedestrian underpass underneath the railroad tracks at Bowie Street (commonly referred to as the “Bowie Underpass” project). Despite extensive negotiations with Union Pacific Railroad, a project agreement could not be reached. We are proposing some renovations to that original Underpass Project, but please know that we cannot move forward with the entire project as originally envisioned. Stakeholder Engagement and Recommended Alternatives Transportation and Public Works (TPW) staff convened multiple input sessions with stakeholders including community- based non-profits, Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Council representatives, real estate professionals, property managers, and neighborhood association leadership. New suggested alternatives include near-term and long-term options informed by not only the Mayor and City Council but also the Shoal Creek Conservancy’s Cypress and Shoal Creek Public Space Strategy as well as recommendations in the Austin Bicycle Plan, Urban Trails and Sidewalk plans. With that as a backdrop, TPW staff recommends the following projects in order of priority (also included identified on attached map). Page 1 of 2 Project Number Project Name and Description (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Shoal Creek Trail Underpass at the 3rd Street Bike/Ped Bridge – This project will eliminate the existing sharp turns and blind curves to improve north-south and east-west trail movements by routing the Shoal Creek trail underneath the 3rd Street bike/ped bridge and improve overall trail connections to 3rd Street. Expanded 3rd Street Bike/Ped Bridge and Study of the 3rd Street Trestle Bridge – This project will improve the quality and comfort for people crossing 3rd Street bicycle and pedestrian bridge by widening the current constrained connection, estimated at $4M, to better manage increasing volumes of people walking and bicycling. This project will also include the study and preliminary design of a public plaza at the 3rd Street trestle bridge, estimated at $1M for study and preliminary design. Because …
REGULAR MEETING of the ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL Monday, January 8, 2024, at 6:00 PM Virtual Meeting Members of the ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL will be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed remotely via videoconference or telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item 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 participation. To register to speak, call or email alexandra.irrera@flyaustin.com or 512-530- 5126. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Chair – Stephanie Lemmo, Vice Chair – J Muzacz, Monica Maldonado – Arts Commission Liaison, Sarah Carr, Taylor Davis, Kristi-Anne Shaer, Lisa Woods CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA 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 Art in Public Places Panel Regular Meeting on December 4, 2023. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion of Chair’s Report on ‘Setting the tone for 2024’ by Chair Lemmo Discussion of Arts Commission Liaison Report on Action items from the December 2023 Arts Commissions Meeting by Arts Commission Liaison Maldonado Discussion of AIPP Panel working group to review AIPP program policies (AIPP Ordinance, Guidelines, Public Private Partnerships (P3s), Planned Unit Development (PUD), Public Improvement District (PID), and Equity Statement) Discussion of In-Person vs. Virtual AIPP Panel Meetings Discussion: Review the Mid Design for Slaughter Lane Corridor: Segment A AIPP Project – Yuliya Lanina DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. ACTION: Approve the Modified Final Design for the Comal Pocket Park AIPP Project – Dana Perrotti 7. STAFF BRIEFINGS Project Managers Updates – AIPP Staff Collections Manager Report – Sean Harrison 8. 9. 10. AIPP Program Manager Update – Constance Y. White 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 contact Alex Irrera at the Aviation Department at alexandra.irrera@flyaustin.com or 512-530- 5126 for additional information; TTY users' route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the …
3. 4. REGULAR MEETING of the MUSIC COMMISSION January 8, 2024, 6:30PM AUSTIN PUBLIC LIBRARY, Special Events Center 710 W Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701 Public comment will only be allowed in-person. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Nagavalli Medicharla - Chair, Anne-Charlotte Patterson – Vice Chair, Oren Rosenthal – Parliamentarian, Nelson Aguilar, Shane Bartell, Tami Blevins, Leonard Davila, Lauryn Gould, Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Celeste Quesada, Scott Strickland CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA 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 Music Commission Meeting on November 6, 2023. 1. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Live Music Fund collections update by Kim McCarson, Program Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, Economic Development Department. Update on Live Music Fund Event Program by Erica Shamaly, Division Manager, Music & Entertainment Division. Update on consultant evaluation of the Live Music Fund program by Erica Shamaly, Division Manager, Music & Entertainment Division. Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 13. 14. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Discussion after presentation by Anne Gatling Haynes of Austin Economic Development Corporation on Cultural Trust next steps. Discussion following update on Community Navigators by Community Navigator representative. Discussion after presentation on Musician Treatment Foundation’s (MTF) work in the music community by Irene Chang-Cimino, Executive Director, MTF. Discussion on musical performances for Music Commission meetings following update by Shelbi Mitchell, Program Coordinator, Music & Entertainment, Economic Development Department. Discussion on all ages shows and how we support youth in Austin. Discussion on music journalism and access to media coverage in Austin. Discussion on music commission budget recommendations. Discussion on calendar for Live Music Fund awardee events. 12. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action on recommendation regarding economic impact of and funding for Red River Cultural District following update by Nicole Klepadlo, RRCD Interim Executive Director. Discussion and possible action on recommendation for Austin Record Convention subsidies from the City of Austin. 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 …
REGULAR MEETING of the PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION DECEMBER 4, 2023 at 4PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, Boards and Commission Room #1101 301 WEST 2nd STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Public Safety Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Janet Jackson, (512) 974-5747, or Janet.jackson@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Rebecca Bernhardt, Vice Chair David Holmes John Kiracofe Cory Hall-Martin Pierre Nguyễn Kristy Orr Lauren Peña Timothy Ruttan Yasmine Smith AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 4:00pm speak) PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 4:00pm-4:05pm (from speakers signed up to The first three speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4:05pm-4:10pm 1. Approve the minutes of the PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING on November 6, 2023. STAFF BRIEFINGS: 4:10pm-4:15pm 2. Staff Briefing to provide follow up responses to questions presented at November 6, 2023 meeting regarding items 3, 4 and 5 on the AFD quarterly report, language access policies, and victim services. DISCUSSION 3. Public Safety Quarterly Report – Austin Travis County EMS (Sponsors: Commissioners Ramírez and Bernhardt) 4:15pm - 4:30pm 4. Discussion of Office of Police Oversight’s under new leadership, implementation of APOA and Resolution 99 with Equity Action and community leaders (Sponsors: Commissioners Ruttan and Ramirez) 4:30pm-5:10pm 5. Discussion of Sobering Center and its cooperation with public safety agencies with Executive Director Laura Elmore (Sponsors: Commissioners Smith & Bernhardt) 5:10pm-5:50pm WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 6. CSCRM Working Group Update (Sponsors: Commissioners Ramírez and Orr) 5:50-5:55pm FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – 5:55pm-6:00pm 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 Janet Jackson, Austin Police Department, at 512-974-547, for additional information; TTY …
Downtown Commission January 17, 2024 Video Links to Related Commissions Item 5 December 2023 Arts Commission Meeting https://austintx.new.swagit.com/videos/291890 Item 6 January 2024 Historic Landmarks Commission Meeting https://austintx.new.swagit.com/videos/294602 Item 7 December 2023 Music Commission Meeting https://austintx.new.swagit.com/videos/283339?ts=2240 Item 8 November 2023 Parks and Rec Commission https://austintx.new.swagit.com/videos/281910 Item 9 January 8 Public Safety Commission https://austintx.new.swagit.com/videos/293639 Item 11 Last Design Commission meeting https://austintx.new.swagit.com/videos/285384
DOWNTOWN COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2023 The Downtown Commission convened a special called meeting on Monday, November 20, 2023, at 301 W. 2nd Street in hybrid meeting format. COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE August Harris, Chair Taylor Major Ann Charlotte Patterson Spencer Schumacher Sania D. Shifferd Jen Weaver COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE REMOTELY Darilynn Cardona-Beiler Kimberly Levinson Amy Mok Tania Ortega CALL TO ORDER Chair Harris called the meeting of the Downtown Commission to order at 5:31 pm APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Downtown Commission October 18, 2023, Regular meeting. A motion to approve the minutes was made by Commissioner Levinson and seconded by Commissioner Taylor on a vote of 7-0. Commissioners Coufal, Franklin, Holmes, Ishmael, Larosche, Lavigne, Lickteig, and McKinney were absent. BRIEFINGS 2. Rachel Castignoli and Kirk Scanlon of the Transportation and Public Works Department gave a briefing on the city’s autonomous vehicle working group. Presentation was made by Rachel Castignoli, Business Process Consultant Sr, Transportation and Public Works. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Cody Scott of the Austin Public Library Department presented on the Austin Public Library’s Heating and Cooling initiative. Presentation was made by Cody Scott, Facilities Manager, Austin Public Library. 4. Discussion of recent activities and actions taken by the Arts Commission. Withdrawn. Withdrawn. Withdrawn Withdrawn 5. Discussion of recent activities and actions taken by the Historic Landmark Commission. 6. Discussion of recent activities and actions taken by the Music Commission. Commissioner Ann Charlotte Patterson updated the Commission on discussions and actions by the Music Commission which was to recommend to Council to direct Convention Center staff to create an advisory board for the convention center expansion. 7. Discussion of recent activities and actions taken by the Parks & Recreation Board. 8. Discussion of recent activities and actions taken by the Public Safety Commission. 9. Discussion of recent activities and actions taken by the Urban Transportation Commission (UTC) Commissioner Schumacher updated the commission on discussions and actions by the Urban Transportation Commission which was to recommend amendments to City parking code and bike parking update to the Criteria Manual in 2024. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Bike parking updates to the Title 25 of the Land Development Code (Chair Harris and Commissioner Schumacher) ADJOURNMENT: Chair Harris adjourned the meeting at 6:58 pm without any objection.
Item 3 # 23-3641 Water & Wastewater Commission: January 17, 2024 Council: February 1, 2024 Posting Language Recommend approval to execute a contract for hydrogen peroxide solution, feed system, and maintenance with US Peroxide, LLC d/b/a USP Technologies, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $3,275,000. MBE/WBE This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods and services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Lead Department Austin Water Client Department Austin Water Assistant Director of Engineering Services, Charles Celauro Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $655,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language The Financial Services Department issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2200 KMF1015 for these goods and services. The solicitation was issued on August 21, 2023, and closed on September 14, 2023. The recommended contractor submitted the only responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bid received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Documents. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action January 17, 2024 - To be reviewed by the Water & Wastewater Commission. Additional Backup Information The contract will provide the hydrogen peroxide chemical, chemical storage tanks, feed systems, and associated installation and maintenance services, including all labor, materials, equipment, and supplies. The 50% hydrogen peroxide solution is used for removing hydrogen sulfide to prevent odor and corrosion within wastewater collection and treatment systems. This contract replaces a contract expiring on March 30, 2024. The requested authorization is based on historical spending and departmental estimates of future needs. The recommended contractor is the current provider of these goods and services. If a contract is not secured, the City will not be able to prevent odor and corrosion within its wastewater collection systems. Item 3 # 23-3641 Water & Wastewater Commission: January 17, 2024 Council: February 1, 2024 PRICE ANALYSIS a) b) Solicitations: 1,232 notices were sent, including 68 MBE and 42 WBE firms with no M/WBE firms responding. Cost Analysis: The proposed contract pricing is 18.08% higher than the previous contract with the BLS showing a 40.7% increase in the market.
Austin Water Winter Weather Preparation Shay Ralls Roalson, P.E., Director | January 17, 2024 Water and Wastewater Commission Austin Water Winter Weather Preparation Hardened equipment and facilities + fleet preparation Provided winter weather toolkits and tips to customers Enhanced facility power resiliency Prepared emergency Staged personnel supplies communications Expanded incident management team with extreme weather activation thresholds Real-time outage map in place year-round Water distribution plans in place Winter Preparations Overview 3 Winter Preparation Activities Extreme weather activation thresholds set for the Incident Management Team Facility winterization check lists and continuity of operations (COOP) posted and accessible in VEOCI (Virtual Emergency Operations Center) Beginning each October, AW reviews winter SOPs, schedules preparatory work, and purchases necessary supplies and equipment Operational Readiness Water treatment plants maintain a baseline capacity of 235 MGD for operational and system readiness Equipment, materials, and people staged ahead of incoming weather Generators are in place at critical facilities, with emergency backup generator contracts that can be called in immediately when needed Plans, supplies and equipment are in place for community-wide potable water distribution Emergency Supplies Hub Warehouse Equipped for Incidents and Emergencies • Shelter in place supplies for staff: cots, blankets, meals ready to eat, bottled water, and hygiene kits • Emergency water distribution supplies for customers: bottled water, water totes, fire hydrant adaptors Two Potable Water Trucks Bottled Water Contracts Ready • Local vendor with supply on hand • Second vendor for multiple truck load shipments 6 Enhanced Emergency Management 7 Emergency Management Coordination and use of VEOCI system for all routine and emergency communication year-round Completed multiple emergency tabletop exercises in partnership with other City departments and agencies Conducting monthly emergency notification, life safety plan, shelter in place and/or emergency evacuation drills throughout our system Added an Emergency Plans Officer Senior focused on community resilience Incident Management Team Incident Management Team • Three rotating shifts • 34 positions • 154 named and trained staff • Clearly defined roles • Enhanced communications roles Incident Command System Training • Online and in-person training • Role specific • Hosting and instructing FEMA ICS-300 (Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents) classes in February, April, and July 9 Facility Winterization Preparation 10 Facility Winterization Preparation Water Treatment Plants Insulation of weather exposed critical components …
