An Overview of the Urban Design Guidelines Presented by Sophia Benner, Principal Planner Creation of Austin’s Design Commission §2-1-130 - Design Commission (A) The Design Commission membership should include a diverse group of persons having expertise in urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, historic preservation, civic art, real property development, construction, and economic development. (B) The commission shall provide advisory recommendations to the city council as requested by the city council to assist in developing public policy and to promote excellence in the design and development of the urban environment. (C) The commission shall: (1) offer policy recommendations regarding specific issues of urban design; (2) participate in developing design guidelines; (3) unless otherwise directed by the city council, for projects that require the approval of the Planning Commission or the Zoning and Platting Commission: (a) review a project only after a formal request by the project sponsor or applicant; and (b) complete the review before the respective Planning or Zoning and Platting Commission takes final action; (4) provide citizen education and outreach regarding quality urban design; (5) provide a venue for citizen input on the design and development of the urban environment; (6) maintain liaison relationships with city staff and other boards and commissions; and (7) perform other activities as directed by the city council. (D) The commission may appoint one or more of its members to serve as liaison to a project-specific community advisory group addressing urban design and planning issues at the formal request of the project sponsor. Design Commission Workflow City Council directs the workflow of the Design Commission through ordinances and resolutions DDBP Gatekeeper Requirement: “The Design Commission shall evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether the project complies with the Urban Design Guidelines and the director shall consider comments and recommendations of the Design Commission.” § 25-2-586 – Downtown Density Bonus Program Items requested by City Council or project sponsor § 2-1-130 Municipal AEC rule: Requires all municipal buildings and associated site development which include AEC components to seek Design Commission review Resolution No. 20100923-086 UDG Update: Resolution directing the update to the Urban Design Guidelines Resolution No. 20210902-046 Infrastructure guidelines: Resolution directing staff to work with the Design Commission on recommendations for design guidelines for infrastructure projects commissioned by the City of Austin Resolution No. 20100819-035 City buildings & development: Resolution directing staff to present plans for all municipal buildings & associated site development to the …
14th & Lavaca | Austin, TX Downtown Density Bonus Program Application Package TABLE OF CONTENTS APPLICANT SUMMARY LETTER DOWNTOWN DENSITY BONUS APPLICATION VICINITY PLAN NEARBY TRANSIT FACILITIES SITE PLAN FLOOR PLANS EXTERIOR ELEVATION PLANS ARTISTIC RENDERINGS DEVELOPMENT BONUS COMMUNITY BENEFITS GREAT STREETS EXHIBIT URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES MATRIX SIGNED AUSTIN ENERGY GREEN BUILDING LETTER November 1, 2023 Via Electronic Delivery Ms. Rosie Truelove Planning Department City of Austin 1000 E 11th Street Austin, TX 78702 Dear Ms. Truelove: Re: 14th & Lavaca – Downtown Density Bonus Program (“DDBP”) Application and Summary of Compliance with the City of Austin’s Urban Design Guidelines for a hotel tower project located at 303 and 301 W 14th Street and 1304 and 1308 Lavaca Street related to site development permit application case SP-2022-0550C. On behalf of the property owner, Pearlstone Partners, LLC (“Owner”), please accept this letter and supporting documentation as a true and complete submittal application for the Downtown Density Bonus Program (“DDBP”) for the property located at the southwest corner of 14th Street and Lavaca Street in Austin, Texas (the “Property”) submitted on November 19, 2022. The Owner is seeking to develop a 35-story hotel tower on the Property consisting of 280 hotel keys, equating to 235,325 gross square feet of hotel use with 1/3 of the ground-floor activated with pedestrian oriented uses. The Property is made up of four parcels that are currently vacant lots. The structures that previously occupied the parcels were approved to be demolished on July 21, 2021, as they were not in a condition to be incorporated into redevelopment of the Property, nor were they found to have historical or significance by the Historic Landmark Commission. The Property is located within the Uptown/Capital subdistrict of the Downtown Austin Plan (DAP). The Property is zoned Central Business District – Conditional Overlay (“CBD-CO”); the Conditional Overlay limits the issuance of a site plan or building permit to development of a use that generates more than 2,000 daily trips on the site. The Property is entitled to a floor-to-area ratio (“FAR”) of 8:1. In order to exceed an 8:1 FAR, the applicant is proposing to participate in the Downtown Density Bonus Program (“DDBP”). The gross site area for the Property is 0.41 acres or 17,838 square feet resulting in a base entitlement of 142,704 square feet. The project is seeking 17:1 FAR, which exceeds the maximum 15:1 FAR with the approval of …
Date: To: From: Subject: Nov 6, 2023 City of Austin Design Commission Planning & Urban Design Working Group Density Bonus Working Group review of 14th & Lavaca for substantial compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines Nov 1, 2023; 12:00 pm; Virtual Microsoft Teams Meeting Michele Leah M. Bojo- Drenner Group Meeting date: Applicant: The project is located at the corner of 14th and Lavaca The project includes mixed use of hotel (280 Units) and restaurant space (unknown sq. ft.). The project also includes unknown number of parking levels. The applicant is seeking a Density Bonus to raise the FAR from 8:1 to 17:1 resulting in a total project gross area of 303,246 gsf. The site is 17,838 sf with a current allowable building size of approx.. 142,784 sf based on the current allowable 8:1 FAR. The total proposed building height is 399’-6” (35 floors). The maximum height achievable under the Density Bonus program is unlimited. This site is affected by Capitol View Corridor height restrictions. Per the Density Bonus Program ordinance, the applicant is required to meet the three gatekeeper requirements: Substantially comply with the City’s Urban Design Guidelines Provide streetscape improvements along all public street frontages consistent with the Great Streets Program Standards Applicant must commit to a minimum of 2-star green building rating (Pursuing 3-star rating). WORKING GROUP REVIEW OF PROJECT FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES AREA WIDE GUIDELINES AW.1 Create dense development: Compliant Recommendations: Density should be expressed in terms of a floor to area ratio for commercial developments and units per acre for residential developments. Standards should be consistent with LEED Neighborhood Design Standards. It is recommended that all current limits on FAR be maintained, and that developments which adopt and abide by the Urban Design Guidelines along with Density Bonus and other specified requirements should be eligible for additional density on a case-by-case basis. Comment: An increase of 17:1 far is being requested from a base zoning FAR of 8:1. Project complies with this Section. AW.2 Create mixed-use development: Partially Compliant Recommendations: At least two different uses per half block are required. Low occupancy uses such as warehouses, storage, and parking will not be counted in the evaluation of mixed use functions. Secondary uses should occur at street level and be adequate in size to create a sense of variety at street level. As the size …
2024 DESIGN COMMISSION MEETING CALENDAR Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752 PDC Room 1405| 6:00 PM Meeting Date Mondays at 6:00 p.m. (Unless otherwise noted) January 22nd February 26th March 25th April 22nd 1May 20th June 24th July – No Meeting August 26th September 23rd October 28th 2November 11th 3December 16th Materials Deadline 10 days prior to Meeting by close of business (5:00 p.m.) (No Exceptions) Files no larger than 12MB January 12th February 16th March 15th April 12th May 10th June 14th Not Applicable August 16th September 13th October 18th November 1st December 6th 1 Meeting moved from 4th Monday to 3rd Monday due to Memorial Day Holiday. Meeting location: Austin Energy, 4815 Mueller Blvd, Room 1111 2 Meeting moved from 4th Monday to 2nd Monday due to Thanksgiving Holiday occurring this week 3 Meeting moved from 4th Monday to 3rd Monday due to Christmas Holiday. Meeting location: Austin Energy, 4815 Mueller Blvd, Room 1111 Permitting and Development Center 2024 DESIGN COMMISSION MEETING CALENDAR 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752 PDC Room 1405| 6:00 PM Meeting Date Mondays at 6:00 p.m. (Unless otherwise noted) January 22nd February 26th March 25th April 22nd 1May 13th June 24th July – No Meeting August 26th September 23rd October 28th 2November 11th 3December 9th 1 Meeting moved from 4th Monday to 2nd Monday due to Memorial Day Holiday 2 Meeting moved from 4th Monday to 2nd Monday due to Thanksgiving Holiday 3 Meeting moved from 4th Monday to 2nd Monday due to Christmas Holiday Materials Deadline 10 days prior to Meeting by close of business (5:00 p.m.) (No Exceptions) Files no larger than 12MB January 12th February 16th March 15th April 12th May 3rd June 14th Not Applicable August 16th September 13th October 18th November 1st November 29th
14th & Lavaca SP-2022-0550C Design Commission November 13, 2023 1 Current Zoning and Use Central Business District – Conditional Overlay (CBD-CO) • Surrounded by DMU and State- owned MF-4 parcels • Intended for office, commercial, residential, or mix of uses located in the downtown area • Undeveloped 2 3 Site & Project Facts Address: Lot Size: 301 W. 14th Street 0.41 acres / 17,838 square feet CBD Zoning Entitled Height: DDBP Max. Height for CBD: Proposed Use: Proposed Height: Unlimited Unlimited Hotel (280 Keys) 399’ 6” feet / 35 floors CBD Zoning Entitled FAR: DDBP Administrative FAR: Proposed DDBP FAR: Requested Bonus Area: 8:1, or 142,704 SF 15:1, or 267,570 SF 17:1, or 303,246 SF 160,542 SF 4 Project Compliance 1. Review Community Benefits Information 2. Compliance with LDC §25-2-586 (C)(1)(a): Substantial Compliance with Urban Design Guidelines 3. Compliance with LDC §25-2-586 (C)(1)(b): Compliance with Great Streets Standards 4. Compliance with LDC §25-2-586 (C)(1)(c): Minimum Austin Energy Green Building 2-Star Rating 5 Community Benefit Bonus Area By-Right CBD Floor-to-Area Ratio – Up to 8:1 Compliance with DDBP Requirements – 8:1-15:1 • Development Bonus Fee In-lieu of $1,605,420 § 25-2-586 (E)(1)(iii) • AEGB 3-star rating § 25-2-586 (E)(8) § 25-2-586(B)(6)(d): Additional Community Benefit – Above 15:1 • Development Bonus Fee In-lieu of $642,168 § 25-2-586 (E)(1)(iii) Total fee to Affordable Housing Trust Fund = $2,247,588 Above 15:1 8:1-15:1 Up to 8:1 6 AW.1 Create dense development AW.2 Create mixed-use development AW.7 Avoid historical misrepresentations AW.8 Respect adjacent historic buildings AW.9 Acknowledge that rooftops are seen from other buildings and the street AW.10 Avoid the development of theme environments B.4 Encourage the inclusion of local character B.5 Control on-site parking B.6 Create quality construction B.7 Create buildings with human scale AW.6 Protect important public views downtown AW.9 Acknowledge that rooftops are seen from other buildings and the street PZ.3 Emphasize connections to parks and greenways PZ.4 Incorporate open space into development PZ.5 Develop green roofs PZ.6 Provide plazas in high use areas PZ.9 Consider views, circulation, boundaries, and subspaces PZ.12 Use plants to enliven urban spaces PZ.15 Increase safety in plazas through wayfinding, lighting and visibility 8 PS.2 Minimize curb cuts PS.3 Create a potential for two-way streets PS.4 Reinforce pedestrian activity PS.6 Enhance the streetscape PS.8 Install street trees PS.10 Provide protection from cars/promote curbside parking PZ.6 Provide plazas in high use areas PZ.12 Use plants to enliven urban spaces PZ.14 …
1. DESIGN COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2023 The Design Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, October 23, 2023, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco, in Austin, Texas. Chair Salinas called the Design Commission Meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Jon Salinas, Chair Nkiru Gelles Kevin Howard Marissa McKinney Brita Wallace Brendan Wittstruck Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Josue Meiners, Vice Chair Conners Ladner Commissioner Ladner joined the meeting at 7:25 p.m. Ben Luckens PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Design Commission regular meeting on August 28, 2023. The minutes from the meeting of 08/28/2023 were approved on Commissioner McKinney’s motion, Commissioner Howard’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Ladner was off the dais. Commissioner Carroll was absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 1 2. 5. 6. 7. Staff briefing regarding the Transportation Electrification Plan. Presented by Cameron Freberg, Austin Energy. The presentation was made by Cameron Freberg, Austin Energy. Presentation by Peter Mullan, Austin Transit Partnership, regarding an update on the Light Rail program of Project Connect. The presentation was made by Peter Mullan, Austin Transit Partnership. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and possible action to recommend to City Council whether the project Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest District Park - Pool Renovation, located at 7000 Ardath Street, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards. Presented by Zach Munoz, MarmonMok Architecture, and Patrick Beyer, Parks and Recreation Department. The motion to recommend to City Council that the project Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest District Park - Pool Renovation, located at 7000 Ardath Street, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards was approved on Commissioner Wittstruck’s motion, Chair Salinas’ second on an 8-0-1 vote. Commissioner McKinney recused from this item due to a conflict of interest and left the dais. Commissioner Carroll was absent. Discussion and possible action to recommend to City Council whether the project Montopolis Neighborhood Park - Pool Renovation, located at 1200 Montopolis Drive, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards. Presented by Zach Munoz, MarmonMok Architecture, and Patrick Beyer, Parks and Recreation Department. The motion to recommend to City Council that the project Montopolis Neighborhood Park - Pool Renovation, located at 1200 Montopolis Drive, complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards was approved with the following friendly amendment on motion by Chair Salinas, seconded …
1. REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the URBAN RENEWAL BOARD NOVEMBER 13, 2023, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1401/1402 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 and a quorum will be present at the location identified above. 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 Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Tam Hawkins 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 called meeting on October 16, 2023. 1 of 2 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action regarding the City Manager’s evaluation of the continued need for the URP and the URA, and the URA’s recommendation to Council (Chair Escobar) Discussion and possible action related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Austin Economic Development Corporation, including the Request for Proposals process, and meetings of and updated approval of additional candidates for the Stakeholder Working Group (Jose Lopez and Anne Gatling Haynes, AEDC) EXECUTIVE SESSION Discuss legal matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code) Discuss real estate matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Real Property - Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code) 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. …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MINUTES Monday, November 13, 2023 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2023 The URBAN RENEWAL BOARD convened on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2023, at the Permitting and Development Center - 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. in Austin, Texas. Chair Manuel Escobar called the Urban Renewal Board meeting to order at 6:08p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Manuel Escobar, Commissioners Kobla Tetey, Danielle Skidmore, and Amit Motwani were present. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: None. Board Members Absent/off the dais: Vice Chair Darrell Pierce, Commissioner Tam Hawkins and Commissioner Watson were absent. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No speakers signed up to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2. Approve the minutes of the URB’s special-called meeting on October 16, 2023. The minutes from the regular October 16, 2023, meeting were approved on Commissioner Motwani’s motion, Commissioner Skidmore’s second, on a 4-0 vote. Vice Chair Pierce and Commissioners Hawkins and Watson were absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action regarding the City Manager’s evaluation of the continued need for the URP and the URA, and the URA’s recommendation to Council (Chair Escobar) 1 3. URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MINUTES Monday, November 13, 2023 Discussion was led by Chair Escobar. Mandy DeMayo provided an update in response to the Chair’s questions. Discussion and possible action related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Austin Economic Development Corporation, including the Request for Proposals process, and meetings of and updated approval of additional candidates for the Stakeholder Working Group (Jose Lopez and Anne Gatling Haynes, AEDC) Anne Gatling Haynes and Jose Lopez gave an update and responded to questions. Chair Escobar recessed the meeting at 6:14p.m. for an Executive Session regarding items 4 and 5. At 6:17pm, the Chair postponed the Executive Session and called a return to item 3. Item 3, continued. Commissioner Motwani moved to approve the appointment of Michael Rhone to the Stakeholder Working Group regarding future development of Blocks 16 and 18 on East 11th Street. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Tetey and passed by a unanimous vote of 4-0-0. EXECUTIVE SESSION Chair Escobar recessed the meeting at 6:23pm for an Executive Session to discuss items 4 and 5. 4. Discuss legal matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD DRAFT MINUTES Monday, October 16, 2023 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING DRAFT MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2023 The URBAN RENEWAL BOARD convened on MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2023, at the Permitting and Development Center - 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. in Austin, Texas. Chair Manuel Escobar called the Urban Renewal Board meeting to order at 6:14 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Manuel Escobar, Commissioner Kobla Tetey, Commissioner Danielle Skidmore, Commissioner Amit Motwani, and Commissioner Jacqueline Watson were present. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: None. Board Members Absent/off the dais: Vice Chair Darrell Pierce and Commissioner Tam Hawkins were absent. Commissioner Amit Motwani joined the dais at 6:19 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2. Approve the minutes of the URB’s special called meeting on September 28, 2023. The minutes from the special called meeting of September 28, 2023 were approved on Commissioner Tetey’s motion, Commissioner Watson’s second, on a 4-0 vote. Vice Chair Pierce, Commissioner Tetey, and Commissioner Hawkins were absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action regarding the City Manager’s evaluation of the continued need for the URP and the URA, and the URA’s recommendation to Council (Chair Escobar). 1 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD DRAFT MINUTES Monday, October 16, 2023 Discussion led by Chair Escobar and requested staff follow up with the Assistant City Manager. Discussion and possible action related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Austin Economic Development Corporation, including the Request for Proposals process, and meetings of and updated approval of additional candidates for the Stakeholder Working Group (Jose Lopez, AEDC). Jose Lopez led the discussion. The motion to approve Paul Staples and Pam Owens to the Stakeholder Working Group was approved on Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Skidmore’s second, on a 5-0 vote. Vice Chair Pierce and Commissioner Hawkins were absent. Chair Escobar recessed the meeting at 6:26 p.m. without objection. EXECUTIVE SESSION Discuss legal matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code) Discuss real estate matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Real Property - Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code) Chair Escobar reconvened the Urban Renewal Board …
Stakeholder Working Group 5th Meeting 11/9 East 11th Stakeholder Working Group Update Organization Representatives Name Type Renter Resident Owner Resident Property Owner Business Owner Business/ Renter Church Minister Owner Resident/Business Manager Neighborhood Association Institution Representative Andres Moguel Josh Knowles Miscellaneous Rentals Beth Puorro Black Lives Veggies Larry Franklin COMMUNITY VEGAN Marlon Riso Mount Zion Baptist Church / Baptist Ministers Union Darrel Horton KAZI Robertson Hill Neighborhood Association African American Cultural & Heritage Facility Marion Nickerson Paul Stables Florinda Bryant Historic Business Manager Victory Grill Glenn Williams Cultural/Arts/Music Organization Six Square Pam Owens Legacy Resident/Church Representative Ebenezer Baptist Church Michael Rhone
REGULAR MEETING of the COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS NOVEMBER 6th, 2023 AT 6:30PM AUSTIN CITY HALL 301 W.2nd ST. ROOM 1101 AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS 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, email Gunjen Mittal, gunjen.mittal@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Melissa Ortega, Vice Chair Jose Caceres Adrian De La Rosa Fang Fang Aditi Joshi Rennison Lalgee AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Adnan Suleiman Anjum Malik Victor Martinez The first 10 speakers signed up 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 ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS REGULAR MEETING on 8/7/2023. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. Discussion on Commissioner vacancies and welcome new Commissioners. Discussion on Joint Inclusion Budget Workshop, Townhalls and announcements on FY25 budget recommendation cycle. Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Discussion and possible action on electing Chair and Vice Chair for Commission. Discussion and possible action on approval of 2024 calendar. Discussion and possible action on scheduling a retreat in January for the commission and solicitation of possible agenda items that can help envision, plan, and organize priorities for the Commission. Discussion and possible action on electing Primary Representative and Alternative Representative for JIC. Review, discuss, and possible action to update membership of all current working groups. Discussion and possible action on passing a recommendation to City Council to condemn the inhumane activities of Operation Lone Star. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation to City Council for an updated report on the budget. 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 …
JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE HYBRID MEETING FORMAT October 25th, 2023 at 6pm Austin Energy HQ, Shudde Fath Conference Room 4815 Mueller Blvd Austin, TX 78723 Some members of the Committee may be participating by videoconference Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Rohan Lilauwala at (rohan.lilauwala@austintexas.gov or 512-974-9394). CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Kaiba White, Chair (Electric Utility Commission) Diana Wheeler, Vice Chair (Urban Transportation Commission) Charlotte Davis (Resource Mgmt. Commission) Haris Qureshi (Environmental Commission) Melissa Rothrock (Zero Waste Advisory Commission) Bertha Delgado (Community Development Commission) Larry Franklin (Austin Travis County Food Policy Board) Chris Maxwell-Gaines (Water & Wastewater Commission) Amy Noel (Economic Prosperity Commission) Stephanie Bazan (Parks & Recreation Board) Jon Salinas (Design Commission) Vacant (City Council) Alice Woods (Planning Commission) Rodrigo Leal (Mayor’s Representative) Anna Scott (Mayor’s Representative) Heather Houser (Mayor’s Representative) Yureisly Suarez (Mayor’s Representative) Christopher Campbell (Mayor’s Representative) For more information, please visit: www.austintexas.gov/jsc AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. DISCUSSION 1. Sustainable Purchasing Best Practices – Johanna Anderson, Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council. 2. Austin Resource Recovery Zero Waste Comprehensive Plan Update. 3. Updates from the Planning Commission. 4. Updates from the Urban Transportation Commission. 5. Updates from the Zero Waste Advisory Commission. 6. Updates from the Design Commission 7. Updates from the Electric Utility Commission. 8. Updates from the Planning Commission. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 9. Approval of minutes from the September 27th meeting of the Joint Sustainability Committee. 10. Resolution in support of proposed Land Development Code amendments. 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 Rohan Lilauwala at rohan.lilauwala@austintexas.gov or 512-974-9394 for additional information; TTY users’ route …
Introduction to Sustainable Procurement Opportunities for local government action SPLC leads a global community of public and private purchasers, suppliers, advocates, and experts dedicated to driving positive impact through the power of procurement. Powering Procurement for Good (c)2023 Sustainable Purchasing Council SPLC’s Broad Membership Coalition A membership of 180+ Distinguished Organizations Leveraging $800B in annual purchasing power Multi-stakeholder membership including Fortune 500s, government, higher education, and specialized non-profits Working together to align and aggregate procurement demand for environmentally, socially, economically sustainable products, services and supply chains (c)2023 Sustainable Purchasing Council Today’s agenda Baseline definitions Importance of taking a program approach Local government examples Baseline definitions HEALTHY COMMUNITY ECONOMY ENVIRONMENT FOR EVERYONE FOREVER Procurement that… achieves value for money. strengthens the organization. CONVENTIONAL PROCUREMENT Procurement that… achieves value for money. strengthens the organization. strengthens the economy. strengthens society. strengthens the environment. CONVENTIONAL PROCUREMENT SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT Sustainable Procurement Sustainable Purchasing Sustainable Purchasing Procurement that… achieves value for money. strengthens the organization. strengthens the environment. strengthens society. strengthens the economy. CONVENTIONAL PROCUREMENT SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT Responsible Sourcing Responsible Supply Chain Supply Chain Sustainability Sustainable Procurement Purchasing in ways that intentionally strengthen our… (c)2023 Sustainable Purchasing Council Environment Society Economy • Climate protection • Pollution prevention • Waste reduction • Resource efficiency • Habitat preservation • Air and water quality • Health + Safety • Equal opportunity • Fair wages • Employee training • Workers rights • No forced labor • Supplier diversity • Small business • Local jobs • Fair competition • Transparency • Innovation • Corruption-free Benefits to the organization Tangible Intangible + Process efficiency + Innovation + Performance tracking - Regulatory burden - Costs + Supplier relationships + Brand value + Customer satisfaction + Employee satisfaction + Investor visibility - Business risk (c)2023 Sustainable Purchasing Council Taking a program approach Opportunistic Activity vs. Prioritized Strategic Program More work, less impact IMPACT Lack of prioritized focus Prioritization Prioritization Pilot: Environmental Impacts of Higher Education Spend Electricity Food, & Dining Construction & Maintenance Fuels Sanitary & Waste 5 purchasing categories 64% of total spending 83% of estimated impacts 14 Insight: Analysis and prioritization sharpens focus and reduces complexity Strategic Program Approach Vision Prioritized Impacts Focus Areas Goals and Metrics Solution Strategies Benefits of a program approach Individual activities With a strategic program Silos Cross-functional collaboration Efforts are less impactful …
By 2027, preserve and produce 135,000 housing units, including 60,000 affordable housing units*, with 75% of new housing located within ½ mile of Imagine Austin activity centers and corridors. *This goal is based on the Council-adopted Austin Strategic Housing Blueprint. Strategy 1: Offer immediate affordable housing assistance Engage directly with communities that are vulnerable to displacement and connect them with services. Proactively monitor affordable housing properties at risk of losing their affordability status to extend the period of affordability. How we’ll get there: ● Increase fair housing enforcement and education. ● Incorporate robust tenant protections for all rental properties receiving City support, including streamlining the application process for affordable units. ● Support tenant organizing and engagement and provide legal and other assistance to tenants facing eviction or displacement. ● Provide tenant relocation assistance and emergency rental assistance. “I’m concerned that the low- income and marginalized communities in Austin are being pushed out and reducing the vibrancy and diversity of our city.” – Austin community member Strategy 2: Fund affordable housing Increase funding for the City’s current Housing Trust Fund and support capacity building for community development corporations. How we’ll get there: ● The City may purchase properties in gentrifying areas to preserve or develop new affordable housing units with a range of housing types, such as single-family, duplex, townhomes, etc. ● Recalibrate, streamline and expand density bonus programs to serve renters at or below 60% Median Family Income (MFI). Support the creation of deeply affordable units within the growth centers, corridors, and transit-rich areas at 20% and 30% MFI and below. ● Implement a preference policy to prioritize new City-subsidized affordable units for income- qualified households. ● Make the application process for deeply affordable housing easier, more transparent, and more efficient. | 60 Strategy 3: Enhance community engagement for affordable housing and anti- displacement programs Include low-income communities, communities of color, and people with disabilities directly affected by systemic inequalities in the City’s Housing Investment Review Committee activities and when creating anti-displacement programs. Enhance direct outreach of Housing and Planning Department-subsidized affordable units in gentrifying areas with culturally relevant communication strategies. By 2030, 50% of trips in Austin are made using public transit, biking, walking, carpooling, or avoided altogether by working from home*. *Based on City of Austin and Capital Metro data, includes all trips, and was approximately 20% in 2019. Strategy 1: Expand and improve public transportation Work with …
