1317 WESTOVER OLD WEST AUSTIN Historical Landmark Commission Meeting August 24, 2020 Presented by Jennifer Hanlen Permit Partners PER LDC 25- 2-352 NON CONTRIBUTING FACTORS • ARCHITECTURE - The house was built in or around 1935 and although it does meet the criteria for being over 50 years old, the house is in unacceptable conditions with a recent demolition of the interior floors. The house does not display high artistic value in representing ethnic or folk art, architecture, or construction; nor represents a rare example of an architectural style. • HISTORICAL ASSOCIATIONS - There does not appear to be any historical associations with the house nor significant associations with persons, groups, institutions, businesses, or events of historic importance which contributed significantly to the history of the city, state, or nation, nor represents a significant portrayal of the cultural practices or the way of life of a definable group of people in a historic time. • ARCHEOLOGY - The property was not evaluated for its potential to yield significant data concerning human history or prehistory of the region • COMMUNITY VALUE - The house does not possess a unique community location, physical characteristic property has a unique location, physical characteristic, or significant feature that contributes to the character, image, or cultural identity of the city, a neighborhood, or a particular group. • LANDSCAPE FEATURES - The property does not have significant natural or designed landscape with any value to City of Austin. 1317 WESTOVER - PROPOSED RENDERING 1317 WESTOVER – EXISTING RESIDENCE / CONDITIONS 1317 WESTOVER – CONTACT INFO ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN: Christopher Sanders & Emily Kettlewell Sanders Architecture 3706 Kerbey Lane Austin, TX 78731 512 482-9258 christopher@sanders-architecture.com CONSULTANT: Jennifer Hanlen Permit Partners 105 W Riverside, Suite 225 Austin, TX 78704 512 212-7632 jennifer@permit-partners.com
Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Subject: Paul Carapetyan Monday, August 24, 2020 11:37 AM Gaudette, Angela RE: HR 20-105058 Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Flag for follow up Flagged Thank you Angela, I support this project. Paul Carapetyan 1308 E 51st Street Austin, TX 78723 (512) 458‐3858 www.expertservice.biz From: Gaudette, Angela [mailto:Angela.Gaudette@austintexas.gov] Sent: Monday, August 24, 2020 11:15 AM To: Paul Carapetyan <paul@expertservice.biz> Subject: Re: HR 20‐105058 Hi Paul, All documents pertaining to our meeting are located here: http://www.austintexas.gov/cityclerk/boards_commissions/meetings/31_1.htm See here for the 3802 Avenue G staff report: http://www.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=345593 And the plans submitted by the applicant: http://www.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=345592 You're welcome to respond directly to this email stating your support or opposition and any other comments you might have, and I'll share them with the Historic Landmark Commission. Thanks! Angela Gaudette Historic Preservation Planner II City of Austin Planning & Zoning Department (512) 974‐3393 | angela.gaudette@austintexas.gov From: Paul Carapetyan Sent: Monday, August 24, 2020 8:53 AM To: Gaudette, Angela <Angela.Gaudette@austintexas.gov> Subject: HR 20‐105058 1 *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hello Ms. Gaudette, I tried to look at this application and plans at the link provided in the mailout however I couldn’t get it to work. Can you send me the link? My ambition is to look it over and I suspect I’ll be in favor. Want to support where I can. Thank you for all your hard work. Paul Carapetyan 3810 Duval Street Austin, TX 78751 (512) 458‐3858 www.expertservice.biz CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 2
Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Subject: Melanie Martinez Monday, August 24, 2020 11:41 AM PAZ Preservation Item D.3 815 Rutherford Place and 1204 Alta Vista *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Commissioners, I am a Travis Heights resident writing to oppose the demolitions of 815 Rutherford Place and 1204 Alta Vista Avenue, in my neighborhood and ask you to delay your decision tonight. I just learned about this fast demolition last night or I would have written sooner. Some of you may know me from years ago when I first started working to achieve a historic district designation for Travis Heights and Fairview Park. We've certainly had our ups and downs with that process over the past 15 years (mostly downs). But the day has come and we are scheduled for our final approval hearing with the Texas Historical Commission as a National Register district next month. Fifteen years! These two homes are contributing properties to our National Register district and even though they are modest and don't meet the high bar for landmark status, they do have community value! Besides being examples of the rapidly dwindling inventory of historic properties nation‐wide and, particularly, in our neighborhood, they tell a story about our community and of the diversity in housing types and architectural styles that makes it so special. I know that landmark status is all you have to work with, but I still feel they deserve a conversation before allowing demolition. There are many reasons to rehabilitate these properties rather than demolishing them. They are of a size that allows families to afford a home in our neighborhood. They can provide rental opportunities, as well. We pride ourselves in welcoming renters as much as cherishing old neighbors and welcoming new homeowners. I have worked with neighbors on several occasions to find compromises for a developer and they have found that the home they restored or remodeled sold much faster than the new spec home on a lot where they demolished a home. An example sits at the corner of Monroe and Newning. The house that was retained is one of the cutest in the neighborhood and much loved by its current owner. If our district should be approved next month, the owner of these properties could benefit by making them rental properties and taking advantage of tax credits for rehabilitation. If the owner is set on building …
Gaudette, Angela From: Sent: To: Subject: Lisa Whatley <whatley.lisa@gmail.com> Monday, August 24, 2020 11:11 AM PAZ Preservation Case number GF 20-108724 - 2816 San Pedro *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** To: Angela Gaudette From: Lisa Whatley, 2835 Pearl Street, pne 512‐410‐0115 Public hearing: Historic Landmark Commission, August 24, 2020 Case number: GF 20‐108724 ‐ 2816 San Pedro I object to the demolition of the house at 2816 San Pedro. I am very much against demolishing this perfectly fine historic house. I am against the huge disruption of the peace of the neighborhood, the noise and artificial dust storm that a demolition will create. I am against the callous wasteful way these demolitions are done, not piecemeal and respectfully, but with giant jaws tearing it all up into a big pile of broken glass, ripped planks, wrecked plastic, ripped metal and asbestos, with not a spec of that recycled, not even the wood the likes of which we will never see again ‐ this is despicable and ought to be illegal. But of course, IS all perfectly legal seeing as the entire old west campus neighborhood has been wiped out, and perfectly in line with what the bigwigs and developers have in mind. I'm sure they would tear down my house too if they got the chance. It seems like the Austin's vision is to wipe out any traces of anything under 40 stories tall and thus wipe out / drive out our history ‐ I'm against that vision. I hope this objection reaches the Historic Landmark Commission and that they have a heart in this matter. CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1
HERITAGE GRANT H i sto r i c L a n d m a r k C o m m i s s i o n A u g u s t 2 4 , 2 0 2 0 1 Heritage Grant Program The purpose of the Heritage Grant Program is to promote tourism through the preservation, restoration, or rehabilitation of historic buildings, structures, sites, objects, monuments sites or districts. Per Tax Code 351, for historic and preservation projects, the project must be at, or in the immediate vicinity of, convention center facilities or visitor information centers; or located in the areas that would be frequented by tourists and convention delegates. 2 Timeline/Background March 2020 Heritage Grant Launch March– May 2020 Virtual Outreach & Engagement Aug 2020 Review Panels Sept 17, 2020 RCA to Council Oct 2020 Awards Announced Outreach & Engagement Aug 24, 2020 Virtual Information Sessions Heritage Grant Update - Virtual Open Office Hours Historic Landmark and One-On-One Technical Assistance Tourism Commission Newsletters Social Media Campaigns Email Campaigns Radio Promotions 3 Heritage Grant Program Update Initial Applicant Stats 24 Total applications received • $2.6M total requested • 26% (up from 13%) ALANA applicants 18 Nonprofit applicants 6 Commercial applicants 9 Heritage Capital Projects 15 Site-specific Heritage Tourism Projects 4 Heritage Grant Program Scoring Criteria SCORING CRITERIA Max Score Tourism Impact Preservation Impact Project Budget Capacity and Qualifications Project Schedule Equity, Diversity, Inclusion New Applicant Coordination with Essential Partners 30 30 10 10 5 5 5 5 5 Recommended Applications for Council Consideration: Capital Projects APPLICANT DISTRICT PROPOSAL Austin Theatre Alliance (Paramount) Cisco’s Restaurant Bakery & Bar LLC Hightower Abate Properties, Inc. (First Church of the Nazarene) Humanities Texas Inc (Byrne-Reed House) Huston-Tillotson University (Old Administration Building) Metropolitan AME Church Pease Park Conservancy 9 3 3 9 1 1 9 Exterior North Wall Rehabilitation: Tuck- Pointing & Repair Façade Exterior Restoration: Brick, Stone, Paint & Trim; Signage; Tilework; Windows/Sills Foundation and Structural Repair Repair and Stabilize SE and NE corners of the first floor BRH porch Roof Replacement Restoration of Bell Tower Tudor Cottage Revitalization Project 6 Friends of the Parks of Austin: Mayfield Park 10 Restoration of Historic Masonry Recommended Applications for Council Consideration: Site-Specific Marketing, Educational, Planning Projects APPLICANT DISTRICT PROPOSAL Preservation Plan Austin Saengerrunde Home Company (Scholz Garten) Capitol View Arts Austin Revitalization Authority (Estate of Richard Overton) German Texan Heritage Society Leadership Austin Save Austin’s …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Monday, August 24, 2020 - 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting NOTE: This meeting will be conducted remotely via teleconference. Please see the attached notes for how to participate. COMMISSION MEMBERS: ___x__ Emily Reed, Chair ___x___ Beth Valenzuela, Vice Chair ___x___ Witt Featherston ___x___ Ben Heimsath ___x___ Mathew Jacob ___x___ Kevin Koch ______ Kelly Little __x___ Trey McWhorter __x___ Terri Myers __x___ Alex Papavasiliou ______ Blake Tollett AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. July 27, 2020 MOTION: Approve item 1 on the consent agenda by Myers, Valenzuela seconds. Vote: 9-0. 2. PRESENTATIONS, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. Update on Heritage Grant Process Speaker: Melissa Alvarado, Economic Development Department Speakers in favor: Keith Zimmerman Speakers opposed: None MOTION: Support grant recommendations by Koch, Valenzuela seconds. Vote: 9-0. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON APPLICATIONS FOR HISTORIC ZONING, DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON APPLICATIONS FOR HISTORIC DISTRICT ZONING, AND REQUESTS TO CONSIDER THE INITIATION OF A HISTORIC ZONING CASE 1. C14H-2019-0161 – Mary Baylor House, 1607 W. 10th Street – Discussion Council District 9 Applicant: Thomas Schiefer, owner City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Recommend historic zoning. Speakers in favor: Thomas Schiefer No speakers opposed. MOTION: Recommend historic zoning for architecture, historic associations, and community value by Myers, Reed seconds. Vote: 9-0. 2. C14H-02-0010 – The Schieffer House/Agricultural Extension Office, 1154 Lydia Street – Discussion Council District 1 Applicant: Austin Revitalization Authority, owner City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Recommend historic zoning. Speakers in favor: Greg Smith No speakers opposed. MOTION: Recommend historic zoning for architecture, historic associations, and community value by Heimsath, Valenzuela seconds. Vote: 9-0. 3. HDP-2020-0214 – 2502 Park View Drive – Postponement request by property owner Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Staff Recommendation: Grant the postponement request. MOTION: Postpone item A.3 to the September 28, 2020 meeting by Koch, Reed seconds. Vote: 9-0. B. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON APPLICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS 1. C14H-1981-0018 – Offered for consent approval Kenney House, 611 W. 22nd Street Council District 9 Proposal: Construct a new exterior staircase and modifications to the south elevation of the house. Applicant: George Wilcox, Clayton and Little, architects City Staff: Steve Sadowsky, Historic Preservation Office, 974-6454 Committee Recommendation: Keep proposed exterior stair as visually light as possible, adjust the connection point of the new …
Special Meeting of the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Commission Monday, August 24, 2020 3pm- 5pm Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Commission to be held August 24 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (August 23 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the August 24th Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at Amanda.Jasso@austintexas.gov or 512-974-9107 no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Amanda.Jasso@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2020 AT 3PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING (RECORDED) CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Amanda Afifi, Chair Angelica Erazo, Vice-Chair Diana Salas Melissa Ayala Zaira R. Garcia Maria C. Solis CALL TO ORDER Jovita J. Flay Felicia Peña Ricardo Garay Lourdes Zuniga Sharon Vigil AGENDA 1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON SUSPENSION OF ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF JUNE AND JULY MINUTES 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action regarding elections for Chair and Vice-Chair (term to end April 2021) b. Discussion and possible action regarding recommendation about Austin Police Department c. Discussion and possible action regarding recommendation on Pflugerville ISD and school reopening plan d. Discussion and possible action regarding recognition for community leaders and advocates recently departed 4. STAFF BRIEFING a. Update from Office of Police Oversight, Cristina Tangredi, …
HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2020 AT 3PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING (RECORDED) CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Amanda Afifi, Chair Angelica Erazo, Vice-Chair Diana Salas Melissa Ayala Zaira R. Garcia Maria C. Solis DRAFT MINUTES Jovita J. Flay Felicia Peña Ricardo Garay Lourdes Zuniga Sharon Vigil CALL TO ORDER – Chair Afifi called to order at 3:03pm. Board Members in Attendance: Chair Amanda Afifi, Vice-Chair Angelica Erazo, Maria Solis, Felicia Peña, Ricardo Garay, Zaira Garcia, and Lourdes Zuniga 1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON SUSPENSION OF ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER a. Commissioner Solis moved to suspend Robert’s Rules of Order. Vice Chair Erazo seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 2. APPROVAL OF MAY AND JUNE MINUTES a. Vice Chair Erazo moved to approve May and June minutes. Commissioner Peña seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action regarding elections for Chair and Vice-Chair (term to end April 2021) i. This item to be moved to September’s agenda. b. Discussion and possible action regarding recommendation about Austin Police Department i. Chair Afifi and Commissioner Peña to form Public Safety workgroup. ii. Vice Chair Erazo moved to approve the recommendation and allow the Public Safety workgroup to make final edits, including amendment from Commissioner Garay. Commissioner Garay seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular c. Discussion and possible action regarding recommendation on Pflugerville ISD and school reopening plan i. Vice Chair Erazo moved to approve the recommendation with an amendment from Commissioner Zuniga. Commissioner Zuniga seconded. The motion passed unanimously. d. Discussion and possible action regarding recognition for community leaders and advocates recently departed i. Commissioner Solis read a prepared statement honoring Johnny Limon. ii. Commissioner Zuniga recognized Rosalio “Rabbit” Duran, Lois Villaseñor, and Ramón Galindo for their contributions made during their lifetimes as community leaders in Austin. ii. Speaker Susana Almanza paid tribute to Johnny Limon with a speech and photos. 4. STAFF BRIEFING a. Update from Office of Police Oversight, Cristina Tangredi, Program Specialist – regarding Officer Involved Shootings Report and relevant updates b. Update from Director Veronica Briseño, Economic Development Department - regarding Covid-19 economic recovery efforts c. Update from Austin Public Health, Ana Urueta, Flor Hernandez-Ayala, and Stephanie Treviño- regarding COVID-19, disparate impacts for Latinx community, ongoing testing efforts, contract tracing, and community resources ADJOURNMENT – Chair Afifi adjourned the meeting at …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Hispanic Quality of Life Commission Recommendation Number (20200824‐3b): Leadership of the Austin Police Department must uphold and demonstrate anti‐racist, anti‐bias values that the community, City Council, and our City of Austin Leadership expect WHEREAS, it is the value of the City of Austin to be an inclusive city for all of its citizens including those of diverse racial, ethnic, religious, and national origin backgrounds; WHEREAS, the City of Austin had called for an adequate response from the Austin Police Department following the shootings of Mauris DeSilva (July 2019) and Mike Ramos (April 2020), both incidents involving Officer Christopher Taylor; WHEREAS, in the Joint Report: Analysis of APD Racial Profiling Data dated January 2020, the City’s Office of Police Oversight, Office of Innovation, and Equity Office jointly evaluated APD’s Annual Racial Profiling Report from 2018 in the context of the City Council’s Strategic Direction 2023 (SD 2023) priority indicator of Fair Administration of Justice and concluded that “Black/African Americans and Hispanic/Latinos are increasingly overrepresented in motor vehicle stops from 2015‐2018. White/Caucasians are increasingly underrepresented during the same time period;” “Data from 2018 shows that Black/African Americans are disproportionately overrepresented in cases when their race is known by officers before the stop compared to cases when their race is not known before the stop.;” and “While African Americans have the largest disproportionality, Hispanic/Latinos have similarly concerning trends, and APD should work to bring these disparities to zero in the same timeframe.”; WHEREAS, the Office of the City Auditor Impact of Community Policing Efforts audit, dated May 2020, found mixed results when they reviewed how APD’s efforts have affected APD’s relationship with the community, and state “One possible reason why the results of APD’s community policing efforts have been mixed is that community policing efforts address issues of culture, trust, and confidence both within APD and between APD and the public. Recent issues suggest there are deeply rooted challenges APD must face to create a department‐wide culture that is fair, impartial, and procedurally just, which APD states it is aiming for in its community policing policy.”; and “While APD’s community policing efforts since 2016 appear to have helped establish a foundation to support community policing goals, APD must address these issues and then continue to build on the foundation they have built to produce the change that they and the community want.”; WHEREAS, the audit report’s APD Employee Survey shows more …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Hispanic Quality of Life Commission Recommendation Number (20200824‐3c): Pflugerville ISD Must Ensure Safety of All Staff, Students, and Families Equitably WHEREAS, it is the value of the City of Austin to be an inclusive city for all of its citizens including those of diverse racial, ethnic, religious, and national origin backgrounds; WHEREAS, Pflugerville ISD currently has 26,053 enrolled students for the 2020‐2021 school year; WHEREAS, during the 2018‐2019 school year, 25, 361 students were enrolled in PfISD: 15.3% African American; 0.2% American Indian; 8% Asian; 48.6% Hispanic; 0.2% Pacific Islander; 23.1% White; and 4.5% Two or more races; WHEREAS, roughly 35% of PfISD is within Austin city limits; WHEREAS, Delco Elementary, Dessau Elementary, Parmer Lane Elementary, River Oaks Elementary, Dessau Middle, Westview Middle, and Connally High reside within Austin City Council District 7; and Copperfield Elementary resides within Austin City Council District 1; WHEREAS, the Austin Public Health Interim Guidance on Reopening for Austin‐Travis County Schools, dated August 12, 2020, recommends centering equity in plans and implementation, and states “Schools should actively apply an equity lens to the creation and implementation of health/safety and operational plans.”; WHEREAS the Austin Public Health Interim Guidance on Reopening for Austin‐Travis County Schools, dated August 12, 2020, states “Hispanic and black children had the highest rates of COVID‐19– associated hospitalization,” and, “the rates among Hispanic and Black children were nearly eight times and five times, respectively, the rate in white children.” And “About one‐third of hospitalized children had to be admitted to the ICU, which is similar to findings among adults.”; WHEREAS, PfISD does not have an Equity Office and has not mentioned how the school reopening plan ensures equitable decisions and policies are being implemented to protect Hispanic/Latinx and Black employees, students, and families; WHEREAS, the Austin Public Health Interim Guidance on Reopening for Austin‐Travis County Schools, dated August 12, 2020, recommends using cleaning and disinfecting products that meet EPA disinfection criteria; however, the campuses are being treated with BIOPROTECT, which is not listed on the EPA’s website as a disinfectant for use against COVID‐19; WHEREAS, some campuses have requested additional Plexiglas to ensure safety of all students and staff, yet have been told that they have reached their Plexiglas allowance; WHEREAS, employees are already voicing concerns that not all schools are consistently implementing all measures; WHEREAS, the Austin Public Health Interim Guidance on Reopening for Austin‐Travis County Schools, dated August …
Design Commission August 24, 2020 Design Commission to be held August 24th with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (8/23/2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the August Design Commission Meeting, residents must: • Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-1243 or aaron.jenkins@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. • Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. • Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. • Handouts or other information may be emailed to aaron.jenkins@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. • If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn- live SPECIAL CALLED DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2020 3:00 PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT MEMBERS: David Carroll, Chair (District 1) Martha Gonzalez (District 2) Samuel Franco (District 3) Josue Meiners (District 4) Melissa Henao-Robledo, Vice-Chair (District 5) Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) Beau Frail (District 6) Jessica Rollason (District 7) Aan Coleman (District8) Bart Whatley (District 9) Ben Luckens (District10) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 1. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion & Possible Action): a. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether Block 16, addressed at 320 E. 2nd Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines, for the City of Austin; Todd Runkle Gensler, Richard Suttle Armbrust & Brown, PLLC., Cameron Campbell Campbell Landscape Architecture 2. COMMISSION-SPECIFIC BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Approval of the July 17th meeting minutes; b. Discussion and Possible action to appoint a Working Group to specifically address updates to the Urban Design Guidelines c. Liaison Reports: report from collaborative commissions from their most recent meeting 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS: …
Special Meeting of the Design Commission - Remotely; Via WebEx DESIGN COMMISSION FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2020 3:00 PM MEETING MINUTES Call to order by: Chair D. Carroll at 3:02 p.m. COMMISSION MEMBERS ✓ David Carroll, Chair (District 1) ✓ Martha Gonzalez, Vice-Chair (District 2) Samuel Franco (District 3) ✓ Josue Meiners (District 4) ✓ Melissa Henao-Robledo (District 5) ✓ Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Beau Frail (District 6) Jessica Rollason (District 7) Aan Coleman (District 8) Bart Whatley (District 9) Ben Luckens (District 10) • “✓” Denotes Commission Members who were in attendance CITY OF AUSTIN PLANNING & ZONING STAFF ✓ Jorge E. Rousselin, Executive Liaison ✓ Aaron D. Jenkins, Staff Liaison ✓ Patrick Colunga, Staff Liaison CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 1. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Courtesy briefing of the Master Plan for John Trevino Jr. Metro Park at Morrison Ranch (Charles Mabry, COA and David Malda, GGN) Charles Mabry presented and answered questions from Commissioners. No action taken. Page 1 of 2 b. Courtesy briefing for the Arts in Public Places Program by the Cultural Arts Division within the Economic Development Department (Sue Lambe, COA and Curt Gettman,) Sue Lambe, and Curt Gettman presented and answered questions and comments from Commissioners. No action taken. No Action taken. c. Discussion and possible action on Downtown Pavers. Commissioner A. Coleman and Vice Chair Robledo will be drafting a proposal which will be shared at the next Design Commission, with the intent to submit a letter to city council to request action for possible changes. 2. COMMISSION-SPECIFIC BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Approval of the June 22nd meeting minutes; The motion to approve the minutes as drafted was made by Commissioner A. Coleman and seconded by Commissioner J. Meiners. The motion was approved on a unanimous vote of [8‐0‐0]. b. Liaison Reports: report from collaborative commissions from their most recent meeting Commissioner M. Henao-Robledo met with the downtown commission and discussed the proposed convention center expansion. Chairman D. Carroll met with the Joint Sustainability committee regarding revisions to the Climate Plan with joint stain committee about climate plan revision. 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS: a. Chair Announcements; b. Items from Commission Members; None; None; c. Items from City Staff; Working group scheduled for next Thursday, July 23rd, 2020; 14th and Guadalupe ADJOURNMENT at 4:25pm Page 2 of 2
ARMBRUST & BROWN, PLLC A T T O R N E Y S A N D C O U N S E L O R S 100 CONGRESS AVENUE, SUITE 1300 AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701-2744 512-435-2300 FACSIMILE 512-435-2360 Richard Suttle, Jr. (512) 435-2310 rsuttle@abaustin.com June 17, 2020 Jerry Rusthoven Acting Lead, Assistant Director City of Austin Planning and Zoning Department 505 Barton Springs Road, 5th Floor Austin, Texas 78704 Re: Downtown Density Bonus Application for Block 16 (the "Application") Dear Mr. Rusthoven: This letter, along with the Application is submitted to apply for a density bonus for property located at 320 E. 2nd Street (the “Property”). The Property is approximately 0.8106 acres (35,309 square feet) and is currently developed with restaurant uses. The Property is zoned Central Business District (“CBD”) and within the Core/Waterfront district of the Downtown Austin Plan. The maximum floor-to-area ratio (“FAR”) for properties zoned CBD is 8:1 with no height limitation. This would yield about 282,472 square feet of building area on a 0.8106 acre site. The purpose of this Application is to request a density bonus to exceed the 8:1 FAR limitation to construct a 47-story office building with ground floor retail and structured parking (the “Project”). The building will be approximately 723 feet tall. The density bonus, if approved, would allow for a 21:1 FAR to yield approximately 741,319 square feet of building area. This is an increase of approximately 458,847 square feet. The Project shall adhere to Section 25-2-586 by meeting all of the Gatekeeper requirements. This includes, (i) a restrictive covenant committing to provide streetscape improvements along all public street frontages, consistent with Great Streets Standards, (ii) a restrictive covenant committing to achieve a minimum two-star rating under the Austin Energy Green Building program, and (iii) substantial compliance with Urban Design Guidelines as outlined in the matrix submitted with the Application. A site plan has been filed under Case No. SP-2019-0426C that provides streetscape improvements along San Jacinto Boulevard, E. 2nd Streets, and Trinity Street consistent with Great Streets Standards. The Project proposes a civically minded ground level experience with a shaded colonnade and two corner plazas that will be populated with a generous amount of public art. {W0965698.1} ARMBRUST & BROWN, PLLC Page 2 In summary, the request is to increase the allowed FAR from 8:1 to 21:1 through the Downtown Density Bonus Program. We appreciate your consideration of our Project and …
City of Austin - Design Commission Project Review Application The Design Commission provides advisory recommendations to the City Council to assist in developing public policy and to promote excellence in the design and development of the urban environment. The Design Commission reviews three types of projects: 1. City projects (see page ii for process) The Commission reviews all municipal buildings and associated site plans to ensure they demonstrate compliance with city design and sustainability standards (Council Resolution No. 20071129-046), including those seeking Subchapter E Design Standards Alternative Equivalent Compliance (AEC) (Council Resolution No. 20100923-086). 2. Destiny Bonus projects (see page iv for process) The Commission reviews density bonus projects for substantial compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines for Austin in accordance with the Gatekeeper requirements of LDC 25-2-586 for the Downtown Density Bonus Program. 3. Advisory Recommendations for Private projects (see page ii for process) The Commission will consider Project Review Applications from private projects during its regularly scheduled monthly public meetings and may issue an advisory recommendation in the form of a Project Review Letter to the Applicant. This Project Review Application must be submitted before your project can be presented to the Design Commission for their review. Design Commission requests project be presented in their Conceptual/Schematic Design phase. This application primarily addresses inhabited buildings and structures and their effect on the public realm; please refer to Appendix A for infrastructure type projects. The Commission's review of projects is based on the planning/design principles in the Urban Design Guidelines for Austin. Ensure that all applicable principles are addressed in the application questions and in your presentation. https://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Boards_and_Commissions/ Design_Commission_urban_design_guidelin es_for_austin.pdf The Design Commission supports the vision and principles of Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, especially those that affect the urban environment and fabric. All projects should consider this vision and principles, many of which are similar to the Urban Design Guidelines. Refer to Appendix C for the most pertinent sections of Imagine Austin. The Design Commission expects the applicant’s design team to present their project with those most knowledgeable and encourages the inclusion of sub-consultants at the presentation, when deemed necessary. EXHIBITS TO PRESENT 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Completed Project Review Application (p.1-6) Existing zoning classification, adjacent zoning & uses, future land use map classification, topography Vicinity plan, including public transportation and connectivity on-site and within quarter mile Site plan and landscape plan Ground level, basement …
D R A V E L U O B O T N C A J N A S I ) . . W O R . ' 0 8 ( UP T E E R T S Y T N R T I I ) . . W O R . ' 0 8 ( ALLEY (20' R.O.W.) EAST 2ND STREET (80' R.O.W.) 00 20' 40' GRAPHIC SCALE 20' LEGEND PROPERTY LINE ADJACENT PROPERTY LINE LIMITS OF CONSTRUCTION BUILDING OVERHANG ACCESSIBLE PATH PAVERS CONCRETE SIDEWALK SHADE STRUCTURE TYPE 1 CURB RAMP. SEE CITY OF AUSTIN DETAILS ON SHEET 24. TREE GRATE. SEE DETAIL ON SHEET 31. (4) BIKE RACK. SEE DETAIL ON SHEET 32. (2) BENCH. SEE DETAIL ON SHEET 31. AUSTIN ENERGY STANDARD 25' ROW ILLUMINATION POLE. SEE DETAIL ON SHEET 32. TRASH RECEPTACLE. SEE DETAIL ON SHEET 32. WARNING: CONTRACTOR IS TO VERIFY PRESENCE AND EXACT LOCATION OF ALL UTILITIES PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION. Know what'sbelow. Call before you dig. BENCHMARKS TBM 1- SQUARE CUT ON TOP OF CONCRETE CURB IN THE EAST MARGIN OF TRINITY STREET ±5' SOUTHWEST FROM A 12" LIVE OAK WITH TREE TAG 5007 IN THE EAST MARGIN OF TRINITY STREET, ±27' NORTH FROM A 18" LIVE OAK WITH TREE TAG 5006 IN THE EAST MARGIN OF TRINITY STREET, ±102' NORTH FROM A 10" CEDAR ELM WITH TREE TAG 5014 IN THE EAST MARGIN OF TRINITY STREET. ELEVATION = 469.47'. TBM 2- SQUARE CUT ON TOP OF CONCRETE CURB IN THE WEST MARGIN OF SAN JACINTO STREET ±5' EAST FROM A STORM SEWER MANHOLE IN THE WEST MARGIN OF SAN JACINTO STREET, ±50' WEST FROM A STORM SEWER MANHOLE IN THE EAST MARGIN OF SAN JACINTO STREET, ±49' WEST FROM A 8" RED OAK WITH TREE TAG 5012. ELEVATION = 470.58'. SITE PLAN APPROVAL SHEET ____OF____ FILE NUMBER__________________APPLICATION DATE_______________ 09252019 SP-2019-0426C APPROVED BY COMMISSION ON_______________UNDER SECTION_______ OF 112 CHAPTER__________OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN CODE. 25-5 RANDALL ROUDA EXPIRATION DATE (25-5-81,LDC)__________CASE MANAGER__________________ PROJECT EXPIRATION DATE (ORD.970905-A)__________DWPZ______DDZ______ __________________________________________________________________________ Director, Development Services Department RELEASED FOR GENERAL COMPLIANCE:_____________ZONING_____________ CBD Rev. 1____________________________Correction 1_____________________________ Rev. 2____________________________Correction 2_____________________________ Rev. 3____________________________Correction 3_____________________________ Final plat must be recorded by the Project Expiration Date, if applicable. Subsequent Site Plans which do not comply with the Code current at the time of filing, and all required Building Permits andor a notice of construction (if a building permit is not required), must also be approved prior to …
David Carroll, Chair Melissa Henao-Robledo, Vice Chair Aan Coleman Beau Frail Samuel Franco Martha Gonzales Ben Luckens Josue Meiners Jessica Rollason Evan Taniguchi Bart Whatley Jorge Rousselin, Executive Liaison Aaron D. Jenkins Staff Liaison Patrick Colunga Staff Liaison City of Austin Design Commission DESIGN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20200824-01A Aan Coleman Seconded By: Bart Whatley Design Commission recommendation for the Block 16 project, located at 320 East 2nd Street. Date: September 1, 2020 Subject: Motioned By: Recommendation: The City of Austin Design Commission recommends that the Block 16 project, located at 320 East 2nd Street, as presented on August 24, 2020, substantially complies with the city’s Urban Design Guidelines. The Commission’s recommendation comes with the qualification that the applicant further study the opportunity to open up the circulation path along 2nd Street as the bifurcation of the public realm caused by the linear placement of permanent benches is concerning to the Commission. Rationale: Dear Director of Planning and Zoning Dept., This letter is to confirm the Design Commission’s recommendation that the Block 16 project, located at 320 East 2nd Street, as presented on August 24, 2020 substantially complies with the Urban Design Guidelines as one of the gatekeeper requirements of the Downtown Density Bonus Program. The Commission’s recommendation comes with the qualification that the applicant further study the opportunity to open up the circulation path along 2nd Street as the bifurcation of the public realm caused by the linear placement of permanent benches is concerning to the Commission. Our review found the following positive features: Increase of street level retail space; allocated to both intersections. Interactive public art and water feature that faces convention center 1. 2. 3. Addition of public art gallery in the lobby space 4. Inclusion of colonnade/lounge space for outdoor seating and food vendors 6 - 1 - 2 Respectfully, City of Austin Design Commission Vote: For: David Carroll, Aan Coleman, Evan Taniguchi, Samuel Franco, Bart Whatley, Ben Luckens Against: Josue Meiners Abstain: Martha Gonzalez, Jessica Rollason Absent: Melissa Henao-Robledo, Beau Frail Attest: David Carroll, Chair of the Design Commission 1 of 1 Design Commission - Recommendation for Block 16 Page 1
DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2020 3:00 PM VIA Remote WebEx MEETING MINUTES Call to order by: Chair D. Carroll at 3:05 p.m. ✓ David Carroll, Chair (District 1) ✓ Martha Gonzalez, Vice-Chair (District 2) ✓ Samuel Franco (District 3) ✓ Josue Meiners (District 4) Melissa Henao-Robledo (District 5) ✓ Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Beau Frail (District 6) Jessica Rollason (District 7) Aan Coleman (District 8) Bart Whatley (District 9) Ben Luckens (District 10) • “✓” Denotes Commission Members who were in attendance CITY OF AUSTIN PLANNING & ZONING STAFF ✓ Jorge E. Rousselin, Executive Liaison ✓ Aaron D. Jenkins, Staff Liaison ✓ Patrick Colunga, Staff Liaison CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 1. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations regarding whether Block 16, addressed at 320 E. 2nd Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines, for the City of Austin; Todd Runkle Gensler, Richard Suttle Armbrust & Brown, PLLC., Cameron Campbell; Campbell Landscape Architecture Todd Runkle presented and answered questions from Commissioners. Commissioner A. Coleman – Made the motion that the project substantially complies with the Urban Design Guidelines with the caveat to study the circulation path along 2nd Street. Commissioner B. Whatley Seconded the motion The motion was approved on a vote [6‐1‐2]. Page 1 of 2 2. COMMISSION-SPECIFIC BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Approval of the July 17th meeting minutes; The motion to approve the minutes as drafted was made by Commissioner A. Coleman and seconded by Commissioner M. Gonzalez. The motion was approved on a unanimous vote of [9‐0‐0]. b. Discussion and Possible action to appoint a Working Group to specifically address updates to the Urban Design Guidelines Chairman D. Carroll and staff discussed updating the Urban Design Guidelines; Commissioner E. Taniguchi, Commissioner J. Rollason, J. Meiners, and A. Coleman volunteered to join the newly appointed Working Group” c. Liaison Reports: report from collaborative commissions from their most recent meeting Chairman D. Carroll met with the Joint Sustainability committee regarding revisions to the Climate Plan. 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS: a. Chair Announcements; Welcomed New Commissioner J. Rollason b. Items from Commission Members; c. Items from City Staff; None; None; ADJOURNMENT at 4:35pm Page 2 of 2
Special Called Meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission August 21, 2020 Water and Wastewater Commission to be held Friday, August 21, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance by Thursday, August 20, 2020 at Noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the August 21, 2020 Water and Wastewater Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-0115 or Blanca.Madriz@austintexas.gov no later than noon, Thursday, August 20, 2020. The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Blanca.Madriz@austintexas.gov by Noon, Thursday, August 20, 2020. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Water and Wastewater Commission August 21, 2020 – 10:00 a.m. VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live For more information go to: http://www.austintexas.gov/wwc Commissioners: William Moriarty, (Mayor) Chien Lee, Chair (District 4) Jesse Penn (District 1) Nhat Ho (District 2) Travis Michel (District 3) CALL TO ORDER A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Christianne Castleberry, Vice Chair (District 5) Grant Fisher (District 9) Mia Parton (District 6) Vacant (District 7) Susan Turrieta (District 10) Christy Williams (District 8) Approval of minutes from the July 15, 2020 Water & Wastewater Commission regular meeting. B. ITEMS FOR COMMISSION’S REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL 1. Recommend approval to award a multi-term contract with Airgas Inc., to provide industrial gases, pressure vessels, and pressure vessel maintenance, and inspections, for up to six years for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,633,500. Austin Water’s requested authorization is $66,000. 2. Recommend approval to award a multi-term contract with Meylan Enterprises, Inc., to provide …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation COA Strategic Direction: Safety, Health & Environment Government That Works For All August 21, 2020 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Purchasing August 27, 2020 Client: Danielle Lord, Rick Coronado Agenda Item Recommend approval to award a multi-term contract with Airgas Inc., to provide industrial gases, pressure vessels, pressure vessel maintenance, and inspections, for up to six years for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,633,500. Austin Water’s requested authorization is $66,000. Amount and Source of Funding Funding in the amount of $917 is available in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Operating Budget of Austin Water. The Purchasing Office issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) 1100 JMF1008REBID for these goods and services. The solicitation issued on May 11, 2020, and it closed on May 26, 2020. Of the two 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 Documents. N/A August 10, 2020 – Recommended by the Electric Utility Commission with a vote 7-0, with Commissioners Hadden and Stone off the dais, Commissioner Wray absent and one vacancy. August 21, 2020 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9D 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. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The contract will provide industrial gases, pressure vessels, pressure vessel maintenance, and inspections for use by Austin Energy, the Austin Police Department, Aviation, Fleet Mobility Services, Austin Water, and the Austin Fire Department. The City uses industrial gases for various operation and maintenance purposes. For example, Austin Energy uses hydrogen for cooling purposes on multiple generators, carbon dioxide for equipment purging and breathing air for confined space work. Austin Water uses the gases to run the gas chromatograph that analyzes gases produced in the digesters at Hornsby Bend. Fleet, Aviation, and Austin Water use gases for welding purposes in connection with the repair of vehicles and other City equipment. The Austin Police Department uses the gases in their forensic chemistry lab. The Austin Fire Department uses the gases for welding repairs …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation August 21, 2020 Health & Environment COA Strategic Direction: Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Purchasing August 27, 2020 Client: Danielle Lord, Rick Coronado Agenda Item Recommend approval to award a multi-term contract with Meylan Enterprises, Inc., to provide clarifier descaling services, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,803,135. Amount and Source of Funding Funding in the amount of $30,052 is available in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. The Purchasing Office issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2200 BYO1009 for these services. The solicitation issued on March 23, 2020 and it closed on May 7, 2020. 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. N/A August 21, 2020 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C 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. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The contract will provide services to remove accumulated scale from the solids clarifier mechanisms at Ullrich and Handcox Water Treatment Plants. These water treatment plants employ a lime softening process to provide drinking water for the City. After years of operation, a layer of scale forms over all submerged surfaces of the clarifiers and diminishes clarifier efficiency. If the City is unable to secure a contract, the clarifiers will not be operating as required and the risk of equipment failure increases. Contract Detail: Contract Term Initial Term Optional Extension 1 Optional Extension 2 Optional Extension 3 TOTALS Length of Term 2 yrs. 1 yr. 1 yr. 1 yr. 5 yrs. Contract Authorization $ 721,254 $ 360,627 $ 360,627 $ 360,627 $ 1,803,135 Note: Contract Authorization amounts are based on the City’s estimated annual usage. PRICE ANALYSIS a) Solicitations: 140 notices were sent, including 17 MBE and 2 WBE firms with no M/WBE firms responding. b) Cost Analysis: The proposed contract pricing is consistent with a 22.47% increase in the market.
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation August 21, 2020 Health and Environment Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Purchasing September 3, 2020 COA Strategic Direction: Client: Danielle Lord, Anna Bryan-Borja Agenda Item Recommend approval to award a multi-term contract with Mobile Mini, Inc., to provide rental and purchase of onsite storage and office units and related services, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,267,500. Austin Water’s requested authorization is $750,000. Amount and Source of Funding Funding in the amount of $21,125 is available in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Operating Budget of various City departments. Funding in the amount of $12,500 is available in Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. The Purchasing Office issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) 8600 SBR1005REBID for these goods and services. The solicitation issued on April 20, 2020 and it closed on June 9, 2020. Of the two responses received, the recommended contractor submitted the only 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 Documents. N/A August 10, 2020 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. August 21, 2020 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9D 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. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The contract will provide for the rental or purchase of onsite storage and office units to be used by various departments. Onsite storage and mobile office units provide departments with options for the safe storage of supplies and equipment at the City’s facility and the mobilization of staff to manage events and activities when needed. The contractor will supply all the necessary equipment, labor and material needed for the delivery, installation and retrieval of the units. The prior contract expires on August 25, 2020. The recommended contractor is the previous provider for these goods and services. The requested authorization amount was determined using departments annual requirements and historical spend. If the City is unable to secure a …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation August 21, 2020 Health and Environment COA Strategic Direction: Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Purchasing August 27, 2020 Client: Danielle Lord, Anna Bryan-Borja Agenda Item Recommend approval to ratify an emergency contract with First Medical Response of Texas, LLC (MBE), to provide temperature screening services for Austin Water facilities, in the amount of $549,670, and authorize additional expenditures for the continuation of this contract for up to six months in an amount not to exceed $1,500,330, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,050,000. Amount and Source of Funding Funding in the amount of $825,100 is available in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: Ratification. N/A August 21, 2020 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This contract is exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: treatment The contract is to provide temperature reading/screening services for Austin Water (AW) locations in response to the current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This contract is utilized to scan and monitor the temperatures of critical water and wastewater and visitors/contractors. The contractor provides all labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals. On March 6, 2020 Mayor Steve Adler issued a Disaster Declaration, due to and to further mobilize the City’s response to COVID-19. That same day, City staff with delegated Procurement Authority began to make purchases in support of the City’s response to COVID-19, using the Mayor’s Disaster Declaration as temporary documentation for their actions. This contract is in compliance with: infrastructure workers including City staff • The Stay Home-Work Safe, Order 20200324-007 by the Mayor of the City of Austin, Exhibit B-Critical Infrastructure Designations and Obligations • The Center for Disease Control’s Interim Guidance for Implementing Safety Practices for Critical Infrastructure Workers This request was processed as an emergency purchase made because of a public calamity that required the immediate appropriation of money to relieve the necessity of the municipality’s residents and a procurement necessary to preserve and protect the public health and safety of the municipality’s residents. City staff is currently working on a solicitation to provide this service for all City departments. The additional time and contract authority requested …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation August 21, 2020 Government That Works For All Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Purchasing September 17, 2020 COA Strategic Direction: Client: Danielle Lord, Chris Stewart Agenda Item Recommend approval to negotiate and execute various cooperative contracts during Fiscal Year 2020-2021, for the purchase of computer, network and other technology hardware, software, and related maintenance and technology services, in an amount not to exceed $62,000,000. Austin Water’s requested authorization is $4,575,000. Amount and Source of Funding Funding in the amount of $610,000 is available in Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding in the amount of $3,965,000 is available in Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Purchasing Language: The State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) contracts are cooperative contracts solicited by the State of Texas specific to information technology items and services. The Purchasing Office staff reviews quotes from multiple vendors with DIR contracts to ensure the best value for the City. Best value determination includes price and contract terms as well as MBE/WBE inclusion. Prior Council Action: N/A Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: August 10, 2020 – Reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission – no action taken. August 21, 2020 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. These procurements will be reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9 Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. Department of Information contracts also have historically underutilized business requirements for subcontracting. The authorization will enable City departments to purchase the following information technology and services items through contracts solicited by the DIR cooperative. • Various computer, network and other technology hardware products and hardware maintenance, including but not limited to desktop personal computers, laptop computers, servers, data storage systems and storage area networks. This authorization also includes networking products and maintenance services for the City’s local and wide area networks and networking devices such as switches, routers and other equipment used to interconnect desktop computers, servers and printers throughout the City, and to transmit and receive information via the internet. • Software and software maintenance and support. • Technology consulting, technical training, information resources technology services and technology staffing. This annual aggregated request for authorization is submitted to Council before the end of each fiscal year. The spending authority does not carry over from year to year. The current DIR …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Mobility COA Strategic Direction: August 21, 2020 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Public Works August 27, 2020 Client: Aldo Ranzani, Kevin Koeller, Shay Roalson, Wale Odufuye Agenda Item Recommend approval of an amendment to the interlocal agreement with Williamson County for relocation and adjustments of existing water lines and appurtenances in conflict with Williamson County Roadway Improvements in the area known as Forest North Phase 2 & 3, to increase Austin’s contribution for design and construction costs by $1,169,651.35 for a total not to exceed $2,265,846.50. (District 6) Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Amount and Source of Funding February 25, 2016 - Approved authorization to negotiate and execute an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with Williamson County for relocation and adjustments of existing water lines and appurtenances in conflict with Forest North Area Roadway Improvements, in the total ILA amount not to exceed $1,096,195.15 for design and construction costs. August 21, 2020 – To be reviewed by Water and Wastewater Commission. Purchasing Language: N/A Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: N/A This project is for relocation and adjustments of existing water lines in conflict with Williamson County Roadway Improvements in the area known as Forest North Phase 2 & 3. The work consists of upsizing and relocating approximately 787 linear feet of 6- inch and 8235 linear feet of 8-inch existing water lines and appurtenances. Forest North project requires the relocation of water mains, water service lines, and gate valves for the Forest North Neighborhood and is organized into seven improvement zones based on roadways in the zone. The project also provides an opportunity for Austin Water to replace existing asbestos pipe and upgrade its existing infrastructure to better serve the growing Austin Water customers in the area. The replacement and relocation lines will be constructed by Williamson County as part of the project and funded by Austin Water. This amendment replaces the Interlocal Agreement approved by Council on February 25, 2016 (20160225-006) as costs increased due to Williamson County expanded road improvement scope and added phase 3 to phase 2 improvements. The original Interlocal Agreement authorized Austin Water to pay Williamson County an estimated amount not to exceed $1,096,195.15. The additional funding being requested is for $1,169,651.35 (Construction - $913,971.90, Design - $147,782.00 and 5% contingency $107,897.45). The additional funds requested will …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Safety, Health & Environment August 21, 2020 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Capital Contracting Office August 27, 2020 COA Strategic Direction: Client: Helen Gerlach, Kevin Critendon Agenda Item Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a professional services agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc., (staff recommendation) or one of the other qualified responders for Request for Qualifications Solicitation No. CLMP293 to provide Engineering Services for Aquifer Storage and Recovery Pilot Project and Program Management in an amount not to exceed $6,000,000. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Amount and Source of Funding Staff recommendation is the most qualified firm out of three firms evaluated through the City’s qualification-based selection process. N/A August 21, 2020 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 20.00% MBE and 16.00% WBE participation Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) is a key component of the Water Forward Plan. The Water Forward Integrated Water Resource Plan is Austin’s 100-year roadmap for a sustainable water future. The plan was developed using a holistic planning approach that balances multiple objectives including water reliability, social, environmental, and economic benefits. The Austin City Council adoption of the Water Forward Plan in November 2018 was the culmination of extensive work with the Austin community, a citizen Task Force, across multiple City departments, Boards and Commissions, and regional entities. The Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) project, as currently envisioned, will store treated drinking water from Austin’s surface water treatment plants. ASR is a storage water supply strategy that is similar in concept to a savings account, where money can be saved and withdrawn when needed. In an ASR project, water is saved underground when available during wet times, and withdrawn for use during drought or emergency situations when other supplies are needed. Since the water in an ASR is stored underground in a naturally occurring aquifer, there are no losses due to evaporation. Storage strategies like ASR will help stretch Austin’s existing surface water supplies through a locally controlled source of water, thereby improving our community’s resiliency in droughts and other emergency situations such as floods and water quality upsets. The …
Disparity Study & MBE/WBE Program Overview Water & Wastewater Commission August 2020 DANIELLE LORD, AW PROCUREMENT MGR. EDWARD CAMPOS, INTERIM DIRECTOR MATTHEW DUREE, PROCUREMENT MGR. Objectives 2 PROVIDE A GENERAL OVERVIEW OF THE DISPARITY STUDY HIGHLIGHT THE SMBR PROGRAM PROVIDE DETAILS REVIEW AUSTIN WATER’S REGARDING MBE/WBE MBE/WBE REQUIREMENTS IN CONTRACTING PARTICIPATION AND CONTRACTING EFFORTS What is a Disparity Study? 3 Examines the procurement history of a government agency during a specific time frame to determine if there is statistical and or anecdotal information to suggest that the agency’s past or current practices in the solicitation and award of contracts have been exclusionary, disparate or discriminatory in nature in the awarding of contracts to minority-owned, women owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MWDBEs). ‐ Why is a disparity study necessary? 4 Legally required to continue the City’s MBE/WBE Program. Assists with making recommended improvements to the MBE/WBE Program. Provides a legal defense regarding the City’s established MBE/WBE Goals. What are the legal requirements of a disparity study? 5 Analyze multiple years of data. Courts recommend at least 3 to 5 years. Analysis should be relative to specific industries: construction, professional services, commodities, etc. Disparity analysis should be inclusive of surrounding markets Balanced analysis of past and present industry and contract discrimination Collect and analyze data such as availability and utilization for both minority and non- minority firms as well as subs and primes. Broad analysis for availability, capacity and willingness of firms to participate on contracts. Collect and analyze anecdotal evidence 6 Disparity Study Contact Information Study information • http://austin.disparity-study.com • austin-study@mwbelaw.com • 855-692-3529 (855-MWBELAW) City of Austin Study Manager: • Tamela Saldana, DisparityStudy@austintexas.gov SMBR Programs 7 MBE/WBE Procurement Program – local program Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program – federal program Airport Concessions DBE Program – federal program Each unique in the applicable laws Each program acts as a gatekeeper - pass/fail item on all procurements Goals set on trades/scopes of work associated with a specific project Majority of goal setting work supports the Capital Improvement Program One goal established for entire project Currently being revised for approval by the FAA Request for Qualifications – (RFQS) – goals established for design work Invitation for Bid (IFB) – goals established for entire solicitation Request for Proposals (RFP) – Best Value Procurement – goals may be established for the entire solicitation or specific components of the work Competitive Sealed Proposals (CSP) – Best …
My ATX Water (AMI) August 2020 AMI Project Progress Council Contract Approval Contracts Negotiated & Executed Aclara Kickoff WaterSmart Kickoff 190+ DCU Site Surveys Completed (survey ongoing) – 1st Installation 8/19. Receipt of Initial Pilot Equipment Change Management • Business Process Reviews • Training Planning • Internal Communications Intranet Site • Change Network Established Pilot Area Pilot Area Guiding Criteria: • Challenging terrain (RF Propagation) • Challenging installs (aged infrastructure) • Maximize inclusion of council districts • Maximize inclusion of entire read routes • Variety of meter sizes • Variety of dwelling types • Total Meters ~5,000 Pilot Target Areas • River Place/Glenlake and Long Canyon • Council Districts: 10, 6 • ~1920 meters • Windsor Park/Mueller • Council Districts: 1,9,4 • ~2840 Meters My ATX Water External Communications Strategy for Pilot My ATX Water Pilot External Communications Schedule Planning and Preparing Internal Stakeholders Launch Communications to External Stakeholders Communications for Customers in the Pilot May – July August September – December (estimated) Finalized pilot boundaries and details Finalized Materials and FAQ Message and communication briefings: 3-1-1, Austin Energy and Austin Water staff Created internal SharePoint Advance Communication to Council Offices – Email and materials to staff of Districts located within the pilot Press release and social media Launch new webpage Mailer to pilot customers Austin Water Oversight Committee Water & Wastewater Commission update update Mailer to pilot customers continues Postcard to pilot customers Pilot meters installed Door hangers for pilot customers Community outreach and virtual meetings Customer Feedback (surveys) Future Customer Communication Materials Website Launch Pilot Project Area Map Customer Portal Platform • Online Customer Self-Service Portal • Water Use Data & Analytics • Customized Messaging, Conservation Tips & More • Automated Alerts & Notifications Future Updates AMI Project Process Pilot Area Activities Customer Portal Rollout Plan Questions?
