ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20220921-002 Date: September 21, 2022 Subject: Ordinance Amendment to Title 25 related to environmental protection, landscape requirements, and site plan requirements Motion by: Jennifer L. Bristol WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission has considered the ordinance amendments to Title 25 related to environmental protection and landscape requirements, and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes 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. Seconded by: Kevin Ramberg THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the amendments to Title 25 with the following Environmental Commission recommendations. 1. Require small-scale missing middle projects to send out zoning and building notifications to adjacent neighbors within 500 ft. Notices should be, at a minimum in English and Spanish. 2. Require landscaping and functional green infrastructure to have a long-term maintenance plan to ensure plant survival, reduce heat island effects, and increase tree canopy. 3. Bring affected neighborhood drainage up to code to improve capacity and reduce environmental impact 4. Remove “grandfathered” development projects before May 18, 1986, so everyone receives equitable 5. Consider slopes in urban and suburban watersheds as the same. 6. Consider the environmental and economic impact on adjacent landowners of small-scale missing middle due to leakage. review and protections. projects. 7. Review SF-3 and above for equitable application of the proposed code changes. 8. Review watersheds across the city to create similar or equitable water quality standards similar to the Barton Creek Watersheds to improve the downstream impact to the Colorado River. 9. Include increased traffic and its environmental impact in neighborhoods where small-scale missing middle projects will occur. 10. Require all new code or improved code to comply with Atlas-14 standards. 11. Require public notification and review of in-channel flood variances. 12. Incentivize electric car charging stations in small-scale missing middle projects and commercial development. 1 13. Incentivize use of solar capturing technology in small-scale missing middle projects and single-family homes. 14. Encourage public input to all code changes. a. Environmental Commission wishes to voice their concern that the public was not included in this code rewrite. maintenance. 15. Encourage water catchment systems in commercial development for landscaping and functional green 16. Reinstate that the public is notified of Section 25-8-25(b)(4) changes regarding neighborhood plans adopted by Council. 17. Require the environmental staff to work …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20220921-003 Seconded by: Kevin Ramberg Date: September 21, 2022 Subject: Manor ISD Elementary School #10 (SP-2022-0095CX) Motion by: Jennifer Bristol RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting to vary from LDC 25-8- 342 to allow fill over 4 feet up to 33 feet, and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the site is located in the Gilleland Creek Watershed, Suburban, Desired Development Zone; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that Staff recommends this variance, with conditions having determined the required Findings of Fact have been met. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the variance request with the following: Staff Conditions: • Provide structural containment of fill with a terraced retaining wall where applicable • Increase tree inches by adding 20 native trees over the required number of trees • Provide pollinator plants along with educational signage for the children • Use rainwater harvesting on-site and the following Environmental Commission Conditions: • • • • • • Consider including solar technology Consider using A/C Condensation catchment system Consider including at least one charging station for staff or visitors Encourage a long-term tree care plan for the new and existing trees Consider natural classroom and natural play areas Consider composting and gardening educational areas. 1 VOTE 11-0 For: Aguirre, Barrett Bixler, Bedford, Bristol, Brimer, Nickells, Ramberg, Schiera, Scott, Thompson, and Qureshi Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: None Approved By: Kevin Ramberg, Environmental Commission Chair 2
C I T Y O F A U S T I N | S E P T E M B E R 2 1 , 2 0 2 2 Bond Oversight Commission Bond Oversight Commission C I T Y O F A U S T I N | S e p t e m b e r 2 1 , 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. 9/21/2022 1 C I T Y O F A U S T I N | S e p t e m b e r 2 1 , 2 0 2 2 Bond Oversight Commission Bond Oversight Commission I T E M 3 . PUBLIC SAFETY 2012 BOND Proposition 16 – Police P r e s e n t e r s : C h e l s i e D i t t m a n A P D I n t e r i m C h i e f A d m i n i s t r a t i v e O f f i c e r M i c h e l l e S c h m i d t A P D A s s i s t a n t D i r e c t o r C I T Y O F A U S T I N | S e p t e m b e r 2 1 , 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 2012 BOND, PROPOSITION 16 Public Safety The issuance of $31,079,000 public …
Bond Oversight Commission, Item 4 September 21, 2022 Dove Springs Public Health Facility 5811 Palo Blanco Lane 2018 Bond Project, Austin Public Health Project Update – September 21, 2022 Kymberley Maddox, Austin Public Health Filip Gecic, Austin Public Health Kalpana Sutaria, Public Works 3 4 2018 - PROPOSITION E Health and Human Services BOND BALANCES Voter-approved $16,000,000 Appropriated $16,000,000 Encumbered $422,361 Spent Committed Available Data thru Q3 FY 2022 $1,555,666 $1,978,027 $14,021,973 100% Appropriated 12% Committed 5 6 Background Multiple flood events have highlighted the lack of public health, basic needs, preventive health care, and employment support services in this neighborhood Austin Public Health (APH) has provided limited services to residents working in partnership with the George Morales Dove Springs Recreation Center and the new facility will consolidate all public health services in one location This new facility was funded in the 2018 Bond Election to provide a full- service Neighborhood Public Health Facility The use of parkland adjoining the George Morales Dove Springs Recreation Center was approved by the Parks Board and City Council in September of 2019 7 8 Community Programs Full-Service Neighborhood Center Basic Needs Services (Food Pantry, Clothes Closet, application assistance) Public Health Nursing/Health Screening Social Work Services Seasonal services (Blue Santa, Thanksgiving Baskets) Women, Infants & Children Clinic (WIC) with counseling services Immunization Clinic Shots for Tots Big Shots High Quality Childcare Center to serve 75 children Multipurpose space and demonstration kitchen for nutrition classes Addition of lighting to the existing soccer fields for promotion of youth programs Construction of trails for connection of neighborhood to Dove Springs District Park trail system APH will manage the public health programs and solicit an operator to manage the high-quality childcare center 9 Community Involvement A Dove Springs Task Force (TF) was formed which represents various community groups and other community leaders in the Dove Springs area to assist with community communications (list on next slide) For Community feedback, we held 4 in-person meetings, 4 virtual meetings and 10 meetings with the Task Force We continue to engage with the TF on all aspects of the project including the Art in Public Places Program A survey was done to receive community input on schematic design to share all aspects of project including the site plan layout, …
Update on Annual General Obligation Bond Sale Belinda Weaver, Treasurer Joey Kellar, Division Chief - Treasury General Obligation Debt • Property Tax Rate has 2 components Tax Rate Operating & Maintenance (O&M) (General Fund) Debt (Debt Service Fund) • Debt Service tax rate set each year at level needed to fund principal and interest payments on debt issued and pledged with property tax • Pays both existing debt service and debt service associated with upcoming General Obligation bond sale General Obligation (GO) Debt • GO Debt = Public Improvement Bonds, Certificates of Obligation, and Contractual Obligations – $1.675 billion in outstanding General Obligation debt – Issued once per year – Backed by property (ad valorem) taxes and “full faith and credit” of the City Types of GO Debt Purpose Voter Approval City Term Public Improvement Bonds (PIBs) Capital Improvement projects and capital assets Yes 20 years Certificates of Obligation (COs) Real property: land, buildings, right of way, construction of a public work No 20 years Contractual Obligations (PPFCOs) Personal property: equipment, machinery, vehicles, information technology No 7 years Steps to Sell or Issue Debt Spring 2021 Develop CIP Plan August 2021 for FY2021-22 Annual Capital Budget Appropriations Reimbursement Resolutions Spring/Summer/Fall 2022 Develop Bond Sale Schedule Preliminary Official Statement Council Action on Bond Sales Bond Sales and Closing • Work on upcoming bond sale began Spring 2021 • Debt to be sold in upcoming bond sale supports projects and appropriations (authority to spend) previously approved by City Council • Use of Reimbursement Resolution allows projects to begin now and get funded later • Consistent with IRS regulations • Consistent with Financial Policies regarding cash management • Results in lower interest costs GO Bond Sale – Series 2022 September Sale: Public Improvement Bonds (PIBs) - $200.00 M • 2016 Bond Program (Transportation): $110.00 M • 2018 Bond Program: $81.00 M • Affordable Housing - $60.00 M • Parks and Recreation - $15.00 M • Flood Mitigation/Open Space/Water Quality - $3.00M • Library & Cultural – $3.00 M • 2020 Bond Program: $9.00 M • Transportation - $9.00 M GO Bond Sale – Series 2022 • Entire bond sale supports projects and related appropriations already approved by City Council • After September 2022 bond sale, there will be $1,454.895 million in remaining voter authorized general obligation bonds to sell • 2006 Bonds - $4.000 M • 2012 Bonds - $14.480 M • 2016 …
ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 20th, 2022 MEETING AGENDA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE COMMISSION September 20, 2022 at 6:00pm 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 videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or via telephone. Remote speakers must register in advance (September 19th 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 Monday, September 19th, 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). BOARD MEMBERS: District Kirk Yoshida (Chair) Commissioner District Commissioner Azra Siddiqi Kuo Yang Lily Trieu Fang Fang VACANT VACANT 9 10 Salimah Shamsuddin Meena Mutyala Mayor Hanna Huang At-Large Pramod Patil At-Large Zahra Shakur Jamal-Hassan At-Large Sarah Chen (Vice-Chair) + Vincent Cobalis At-Large Pooja Sethi ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 20th, 2022 MEETING AGENDA MEETING AGENDA CALL TO ORDER The meeting is called to order by Chair Kirk Yoshida at: ROLL CALL 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 COMMISSION’S REGULAR MEETING on August 16th, 2022. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff Presentation from PARD Cultural Arts & Programs on the AARC Phase Project – Laura Esparza & David Nicks Staff Presentation from the ATX Walk Bike Roll project team (ATXWBR) on the joint effort between the Public Works Department (PWD) and Austin Transportation Department (ATD) to update Austin's sidewalk, urban trails, bicycle plans; and guide the direction of City Council's Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) by Craig McColloch & Katie Wettick DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and possible action to authorize commissioners to speak on behalf …
RMC Monthly Report August 2022 FY22 Water Conservation Division City of Austin | Austin Water Residential Program Participation, FY22 YTD FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 300 s t i n U f o r e b m u N 200 100 253 200 201 153 163 122 119 103 108 69 69 66 13 15 11 8 + Rainscape 28 29 31 27 20 15 12 8 0 Watering Timer Irrigation Upgrade Irrigation Audits Drought Survival Tools WaterWise Landscape Rainwater Harvesting RMC Monthly Report – August 2022 02 Instant Savings Pilot, FY22 YTD Watering Timer 942 s t i n U f o r e b m u N 1,000 900 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 570 531 330 73 Feb Mar Apr May June • Partnership with AE • $5 discount off Hose-end timers at local Home Depot • Participation more than double original forecast: 2,446 vs 1,000 RMC Monthly Report – August 2022 03 60 50 40 30 20 0 Commercial and Multifamily Program Participation, FY22 YTD FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 54 10 8 11 1 0 0 2 3 0 0 0 0 3 2 1 1 Commercial Audit Commercial Process Rebates Commercial Kitchen Rebates Rainwater Harvesting RMC Monthly Report – August 2022 04 $450,000 $400,000 $350,000 $300,000 $ e v i t n e c n I $250,000 $200,000 $150,000 $100,000 $50,000 $0 Rebates and Incentives Budget, FY22 YTD FY22 Total Budget Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 $420,000 $245,000 $65,000 $66,293.57 $1,007.50 $- Commercial Commercial Multi-Family Multi-Family Residential Residential RMC Monthly Report – August 2022 05 Water Waste/Watering Restrictions Enforcement Activity, FY22 YTD Warnings Issued and 311 Reports 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 504 486 343 147 217 186 119 45 97 53 38 4 2 3 1 3 0 76 61 66 81 12 Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Warnings 311 Reports August Drought Response Stage: Stage 1 RMC Monthly Report – August 2022 06 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 Regulated Compliance Program Activity, August 2022 3220 337 181 32 260 40 Commercial Facility Irrigation Assessments Commercial Vehicle Wash Facility Efficiency Assessment Cooling Tower Efficiency Assessments Compliant Non-Compliant RMC Monthly Report – August 2022 07 d e h c a e R n o i t a u p o P l 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 Public …
Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 9/9/2022 Figure 1: Commercial and Multifamily Project Pipeline Commercial and Small Business Multifamily 250 200 150 100 50 0 t n u o C t c e j o r P 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 t n u o C t c e j o r P 74 88 198 96 12 4 Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation and Verification Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation and Verification Multifamily Multifamily Income Qualified Project Pipeline Notes: 1. Figures includes all leads and applications, regardless of estimated rebate amount. In coordination with the customer and contractor, Austin Energy periodically removes leads and new applications that do not proceed to Installation. 2. Multifamily COVID-19 Note: Multifamily projects are allowed to proceed. 3. Pipeline Definitions a. “Pre-Approval in Progress” includes: 1) customer/contractor submitted leads; 2) applications in development but not yet submitted to Austin Energy; and 3) applications submitted to Austin Energy that are under review for eligibility and approval of project scope. b. “Approved: Installation and Verification” includes projects: 1) approved with installation underway; and 2) where installation is complete and final inspection and quality review are ongoing. c. Paid projects are listed on the preceding RMC summary table in this report. Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 9/9/2022 Table 1: Multifamily and Multifamily Income Qualified – Estimated RCA Project Pipeline (for estimated rebates >$66k) Program Latest Workflow Enrollmen t (s) # Location Name Installation Address Council District Estimated kW savings Estimated kWh savings Estimated $ Incentive Multifamily Income Qualified Installation 1231787, 1231196, 1231197 Trove Eastside* 2201 Montopolis Dr 3 216.0 593,241 $281,549 Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Installation 1245134, 1263660 Chevy Chase Downs 2504 Huntwick Dr 3 332.3 732,428 $273,762 Installation 1240491, 1263326 The Social Apartments 1817 E Oltorf St 3 204.1 295,130 $245,248 Installation 1254736, 1255009 Coppertree Apartments 2425 Cromwell Cir 329.5 853,125 $240,742 Installation 1251538 Installation 1252104 Installation 1252924 3 5 3 5 4 Trails at the Park ROSEMONT AT OAK VALLEY Cherry Creek Duplexes 815 W SLAUGHTER LN 2800 COLLINS CREEK DR 5510 Fernview Rd Chase Georgian 8005 GEORGIAN DR 52.3 216,248 $108,600 LED lighting, HVAC Tune-Up, Lighting, Smart Thermostats 24.7 140,916 $126,150 Attic Insulation, HVAC Tune-Up, Smart Thermostats, Lighting 34.4 130,044 $71,274 HVAC Tune-Up, Smart Thermostats, Lighting …
MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez, Chair Members of the Zoning and Platting Commission September 15, 2022 Housing and Planning Department C14-2022-0039 – Peaceful Hill Residential FROM: Wendy Rhoades DATE: RE: ************************************************************************ Due to a notification error, Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced rezoning case until October 4, 2022. Attachment: Map of the Property 1 of 23 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! DR ! ! ! ! ! MERRICK LN MF-2-CO BRIDGEFORD DR UNDEV 94-0097 C14-05-0162 C14-05-0161 DAY CARE LO 80-147 T T S S S 1 S E R LR 79-150 UNDEV LR 79-1 6 3 SF-3 VIC E\S T A SERV\STAT TIO N 87-06 AIL T E R 79-150 SF-2 79-166 ( ( ( ( SF-3 ( ( ( W DITTMAR RD ( 74-166 74-028 SP-2007-0374C UNDEV 74-028 LR 86-123 86-173 ( ( ( C L O U D ( ( B E R R ( ( ( SF-3 ( E L D E R B E R R Y D R ( ( ( ( Y C IR ( ( ( SF-3 ( ( ( ( ( SF-2 ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( SP89-0196X SP89-0196X(R1) SF-2 83-262 H. WILLIAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ( ( ( ( ( B L U E V A L L E Y D R N L E IR A L C L E B SP89-0196X A.I.S.D. H. WM. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( R D R A N U L ( ( ( ( ( ( ( DR LOGANBERRY CT L O G A ( N B E R ( SF-2 ( ( R Y D R SF-2 ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( SF-6 83-329 ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( D L O C ( R T S ( ( ( A E R M D ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ERE LN ( ( SF-2 ( ( ( ( ( ( REEKM C ( ( ( ( …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET TO: GO-CO Magellan International School CASE: C14-2022-0096 – 7501 N. Capital of Texas Highway – DISTRICT: 10 ZONING FROM: LO-CO ADDRESS: 7501 North Capital of Texas Highway Northbound (excluding Building A) SITE AREA: 23.688 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Reserve at Bull Creek, LLC (Federico Wilensk) AGENT: Metcalfe Wolff Stuart and Williams, LLP (Michele Rogerson Lynch) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov; (512) 974-7719 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant general office – conditional overlay (GO-CO) combining district zoning. The proposed Conditional Overlay would limit building height to 35 feet. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see page 3 of this report. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: September 20, 2022: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: October 13, 2022: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: A companion rezoning application from LO-CO to LR-CO in order to allow Building A to be occupied with a pet services use (a proposed hospital use for household pets) was recommended for approval by the Zoning and Platting Commission on August 16, 2022 and is scheduled for Council review on September 15th (C14-2022-0075 – 7501 N Capital of Texas Highway, Building A). CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject rezoning area consists of the majority of one platted lot, which is located directly off of the northbound side of North Capital of Texas Highway. The portion of the property 1 of 204 C14-2022-0096 Page 2 proposed for rezoning is a 23.688 acre tract which excludes Building A. The subject site, like the remaining 0.527 acres of the property (Building A), is currently zoned as Limited Office – Conditional Overlay (LO-CO), representing an office use that serves neighborhood or community needs and is intended to coexist with residential uses in the immediate proximity of the zoning district. Significant portions of the property are located within a documented creek buffer. However, it should be noted that the existing buildings are not located within a creek buffer itself, despite being nearby. The site is currently developed with two (2) two-story commercial office buildings and shared surface parking areas. The property is only accessible via North Capital of Texas Highway. There are office uses to the north (LO-CO) and west (LO) of the subject site, across the highway. A large tract zoned for single-family residential uses (SF-2) lies to the east, although the residences themselves are separated from the subject site by a large vegetated area that provides a …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C814-96-0003.18 (Pioneer Crossing PUD Amendment #18) DISTRICT: 1 ADDRESS: 3124 East Parmer Lane ZONING FROM: PUD TO: PUD NATURE OF AMENDMENT: In this PUD amendment request, the applicant is asking to change the uses on parcel RA-12 from Mixed Development Residential (MDR-B) to Commercial, to add Commercial to parcel RA-14 and to provide a corresponding increase of an additional 509,017 sq. ft. in allowable commercial square footage, to reallocate existing housing entitlements among residential parcels and to add 30 feet of height to parcels RA-4, RA-5, RA-6, RA-12, RA-14 and RA-17 within this portion of the PUD. SITE AREA: 376.25 acres PROPERTY OWNER: RH Pioneer North, LLC (Annie Atkinson) AGENT: LJA Engineering, Ince. (T. Walter Hoysa) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: The staff’s recommendation is to grant the 18th amendment to the Pioneer Crossing PUD, with the following conditions: 1) The applicant will construct public park facilities on parcel RA-10 per request of the Parks and Recreation Department (please see Community Benefits Package Cover Letter and Exhibits and Parcel RA 10 Site Plan for East Village – Exhibits E and F). 2) The applicant will make a $1 million dollar fee in lieu payment to the City’s Housing Trust Fund (please see Community Benefits Package Cover Letter and Exhibits – Exhibit E). 3) There will be a 100-foot building setback from the parcels (now only parcel RA- 6) requesting additional height adjacent to the floodplain and community recreation area (please see Pioneer Crossing PUD Amendment #18 Revision Letter – Exhibit C and Updated Redlined Land Use Plan – Exhibit D). 4) The development of the PUD will be subject to the Pioneer Crossing PUD Trip Generation Memorandum from Austin Transportation Department (ATD) dated August 3, 2022 (please see COA Approved Pioneer Crossing PUD Trip Generation Memo - Exhibit G). 1 of 605 C814-96-0003.18 2 ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: September 20, 2022 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 2 of 605 C814-96-0003.18 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: 3 The Pioneer Crossing Planned Unit Development (PUD) was approved by the City Council in April of 1997, through Ordinance No. 970410-I. The PUD consists of 1549.23 acres of land located in the vicinity of East Parmer Lane south of E. Howard Lane/Gregg Lane, east of Dessau Road, west and north of Cameron Road. This PUD is a mixed-use project, which includes mixed residential, …
AUSTIN INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCE PLANNING COMMUNITY TASK FORCE September 20th , 2022 --12:00pm Hybrid Special-Called Meeting Austin Permitting and Development Center Room 1405 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752 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 For more information go to: Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force 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. The first 10 speakers to register will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns not on the agenda. To register, contact Jaynell Nicholson at jaynell.nicholson@austintexas.gov. The information required is the speaker’s name, item number(s) they wish to speak on if applicable, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). CURRENT TASK FORCE MEMBERS: Voting Members: Bill Moriarty Hani Michel Joshua Rolfe Perry Lorenz Sarah Faust Todd Bartee Robert Mace, Vice Chair Ex Officio Non-Voting Members: Austin Water: Kevin Critendon Austin Energy: Kathleen Garrett Austin Resource Recovery: Tony Davee Neighborhood Housing and Community Development: Tymon Khamsi Office of Innovation: Daniel Culotta Office of Sustainability: Lucia Athens Parks and Recreation: Liana Kallivoka Watershed Protection: Katie Coyne Vanessa Puig-Williams Jennifer Walker, Chair Robert Levinski AGENDA CALL TO ORDER – PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the meeting minutes from the Regular Task Force meeting on July 12th, 2022 DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Update on water supply conditions, presented by Austin Water staff 2. Presentation of Water Forward 2018 implementation progress, presented by Austin Water 3. Update on Water Forward 2024 project status, presented by Austin Water staff • Overview of Equity Grounding Sessions 4. Overview of Climate and Hydrology Analysis, presented by Austin Water staff and UT staff 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 Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force …
ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION AGENDA Tuesday, September 20, 2022 The Zoning and Platting Commission will convene at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX. Some members of the Zoning and Platting Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Cesar Acosta Nadia Barrera-Ramirez – Chair Scott Boone Ann Denkler – Parliamentarian Betsy Greenberg David King – Secretary 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from Joint Meeting August 30, 2022 2. Approval of minutes from September 6, 2022. Attorney: Patricia Link, 512-974-2173 Commission Liaison: Andrew Rivera, 512-974-6508 PUBLIC HEARINGS Rezoning: C14-2022-0096 - Magellan International School; District 10 Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Postponement Request: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: 3. 4. 5. Rezoning: C14-2022-0039 - Peaceful Hill Residential; District 2 7901 Peaceful Hill Lane, South Boggy Creek Watershed Jeffrey Fluitt Thrower Design (Victoria Haase) DR to SF-6 Recommended Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department Postponement request by Staff to October 4, 2022 7501 North Capital of Texas Highway Northbound (excluding Building A), Bull Creek Watershed Reserve at Bull Creek, LLC (Federico Wilensk) Metcalfe Wolff Stuart and Williams, LLP (Michele Rogerson Lynch) LO-CO to GO-CO Recommended Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department C814-96-0003.18 - Pioneer Crossing PUD Amendment #18, District 1 3124 East Parmer Lane, Harris Branch Watershed RH Pioneer North, LLC (Annie Atkinson) LJA Engineering, Inc. (T. Walter Hoysa) PUD to PUD, to change a condition of zoning Recommended with conditions Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department Attorney: Patricia Link, 512-974-2173 Commission Liaison: Andrew Rivera, 512-974-6508 6. Zoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION September 20, 2022 6:00 p.m. Austin Energy Headquarters; 1st Floor; Shudde Fath Conference Room 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, Texas 78723 Some members of the Resource Management Commission maybe 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 contact Natasha Goodwin, at Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com or 512-322-6505. AGENDA Members: Jonathon Blackburn, Chair Kaiba White, Vice Chair Charlotte Davis Sam Angoori Shane Johnson Paul Robbins Louis Stone Dana Harmon Rebecca Brenneman Lisa Chavarria Vacant CALL MEETING TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Resource Management Commission Regular Meeting on August 16, 2022. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS 2. Recommend approving a resolution authorizing Austin Water to continue a pilot program and issue incentives during Fiscal Year 2022-2023 for alternative onsite water reuse systems for large new commercial and multi-family developments under Austin Water’s regulatory framework in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $1,000,000, and not to exceed $500,000 for each individual project. 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 Natasha Goodwin at Austin Energy, at (512) 322-6505 or email Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Resource Management Commission, please contact Natasha Goodwin at Austin Energy, at 512-322- 6505 or email Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com . STAFF BRIEFINGS DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Staff briefing regarding the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Customer Energy Solutions Proposed Budget by Richard Génecé, Vice President, Customer Energy Solutions, Austin Energy. 4. Discussion on the proposed changes to the Value of Solar tariff, Energy Efficiency Services fee, residential rate structure at Austin Energy …
..De #xx-xxx WWWC: 09/14/22 Council: 09/29/22 Posting Language ..Title Approve a resolution authorizing Austin Water to continue a pilot program and issue incentives during Fiscal Year 2022-2023 for alternative onsite water reuse systems for large new commercial and multi-family developments under Austin Water’s regulatory framework in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $1,000,000, and not to exceed $500,000 for each individual project. Lead Department Austin Water. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Prior Council Action: November 29, 2018 – City Council approved the Water Forward Plan on a 10-0 vote. December 11, 2019 – City Council voted to approve the Land Development Code Revision directing Austin Water to establish a regulatory program and an incentive program for onsite Water Reuse Systems on first reading on a 7-4 vote. February 13, 2020 – City Council voted to approve the Land Development Code Revision directing Austin Water to establish a regulatory program and an incentive program for Onsite Water Reuse Systems on second reading on a 7-4 vote. December 10, 2020 – City Council voted to approve an ordinance establishing City Code Chapter 15-13 relating to treatment, monitoring, and reporting regulations for Onsite Water Reuse Systems on a 10-0 vote. April 22, 2021 – City Council voted to initially approve the Pilot Incentive Program for Onsite Water Reuse Systems for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 for the installation of alternative onsite water reuse systems up to a total aggregate amount of $1,000,000 and not to exceed $500,000 for each project on a 10-1 vote. September 30, 2021 - City Council voted to reauthorize the Pilot Incentive Program for Onsite Water Reuse Systems for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 for the installation of alternative onsite water reuse systems up to a total aggregate amount of $1,000,000 and not to exceed $500,000 for each project on a 10-1 vote. For More Information: Inquiries should be directed to Kevin Critendon at 512-972-0191 or kevin.critendon@austintexas.gov, or Shwetha Pandurangi at 512-974-3514 or Shwetha.pandurangi@austintexas.gov, or Blanca Madriz at 512- 972-0115 or blanca.madriz@austintexas.gov, or to the City Manager’s Agenda Office at 512-974-2991 or AgendaOffice@austintexas.gov Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: September 14, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. September 20, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: A recommendation in the 2018 Water Forward Plan (Plan) approved by City Council included the …
PROPOSED 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; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Resource Management Commission of the City of Austin advise City Council to retain Austin Energy’s current progressive rate structure; 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.
