WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, May 8, 2024 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a regular called meeting on May 8, 2024, at Austin Energy Headquarters, 4815 Mueller Boulevard, Austin, Texas. Chair Turrieta called the Water and Wastewater Commission to order at 6:06 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: William Moriarty (remote), Alex Navarro, Sabrina Reichert (remote) Mike Reyes, Shwetha Pandurangi, Vice Chair Christopher Maxwell-Gaines, Chair Susan Turrieta Commission Members Absent: Jesse Penn, Sam Angoori, Judy Musgrove, Marcela Tuñón Sion PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There were no speakers registered to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the April 17, 2024, regular meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission. The minutes from the April 17, 2024, regular meeting were approved on Vice Chair Maxwell- Gaines’ motion and Navarro’s second on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Penn, Angoori, Musgrove and Tuñón Sion absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION 2. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute an amendment to the contract with MGC Contractors, Inc. for the Walnut Creek Primary Clarifier and Flow Equalization Basin Rehab project to exceed $160,000,000. (District 1) Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on Commissioner Pandurangi’s motion and Vice Chair Maxwell-Gaines’ second on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Penn, Angoori, Musgrove and Tuñón Sion absent. in an amount of $127,300,000 not 3. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract for pre-construction and construction services for Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion to 100 Million Gallons per Day (MGD) project with MWH Constructors Inc. in an amount not to exceed $900,000,000. (District 1) Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on Commissioner Pandurangi’s motion and Vice Chair Maxwell-Gaines’ second on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on Commissioner Pandurangi’s motion and Vice Chair Maxwell-Gaines’ second on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Penn, Angoori, Musgrove and Tuñón Sion absent. Angoori, Musgrove Tuñón Penn, Sion and absent. 4. Recommend approval to amend the contract for engineering services for the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Headworks Improvements with Carollo Engineers, Inc., in the amount of $9,000,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $14,700,000. (District 1) Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on Commissioner Pandurangi’s motion and Vice Chair Maxwell-Gaines’ second on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Penn, Angoori, Musgrove and Tuñón Sion absent. 5. Recommend approval to amend the contract for professional services for the Walnut …
EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MAY 8, 2024 EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2024 The Early Childhood Council convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at City Hall, Board & Commission Room #1101, 301 West Second Street in Austin, Texas. Chair McHorse called the Early Childhood Council Meeting to order at 9:02 a.m. Board Members in Attendance: Chair McHorse, Vice Chair Hamilton, and Members Hedrick, McIllwain, Menard, Navarro, and Vargas Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Members Green-Otero, McCollum, and Schennum Staff in Attendance: Caitlin Oliver, Donna Sundstrom, Cindy Gamez, Rachel Farley, and Alejandra Mireles PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five speakers to register 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. Yael Lawson provided Workforce Solutions (WFS) Capital Area Child Care Department updates. In order to align child care resources with current goals and meet the market and child care demands, WFS has cut three child care positions within the organization. WFS has posted for two new positions, including a senior director position related to early childhood and quality engagement that will be community-focused, as well as a contract manager position to oversee quality improvement projects. Until those positions are filled, Lawson and one other staff member are overseeing the work of the child care department. Laura Olson of Go Austin/Vamos Austin (GAVA) provided public comment on item 10 to endorse the strategies in the white paper by the Children’s Funding Project Workgroup. Olson asked that the ECC endorse the white paper and also expressed concern that the white paper does not EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES acknowledge the groups and people that have contributed to those strategies, including family- based child care providers, parent leaders, BIPOC grassroots organizations, and others. Olson also believes that the “Building Quality & Capacity” strategies are missing Family, Friend, and Neighbor (FFN) child care. Olson expressed a hope that when these strategies are implemented that they seek equity and that the work is informed by people with lived experience. MAY 8, 2024 Approve the minutes of the Early Childhood Council Regular Meeting on April 16, 2024 The minutes from the meeting on 4/16/2024 were approved on Member Hedrick’s motion and Member Menard’s second, on a 7-0 vote. There were two abstentions from Members McIllwain and Vargas. APPROVAL OF …
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION (AAC) REGULAR MEETING MINUTES May 8, 2024 The Airport Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on May 8, 2024 at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Room 1405 Austin, Texas. Wendy Price Todd called the regular meeting to order at 3:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Wendy Price Todd, Chair Bakari Brock, Vice-Chair Patrick Rose, Secretary Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jonathan Coon Fang Fang Jeremy Hendricks Raymond Young Scott Madole Jeff Eller Doyle Valdez Chad Ennis PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Jonathan Appel – Eden Energy Solutions Stanley Huntsman – Eden Energy Solutions APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the regular AAC meeting on April 10, 2024. A motion to approve was made by Commissioner Brock; Commissioner Hendricks seconded. Commissioner Todd abstained. Motion passed on a 10-0-1-0 vote. 1 STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. March 2024 Financial Results presented by Rajeev Thomas, Chief Financial Officer 3. Air Service Update provided by Jamy Kazanoff, AUS Air Service Development 4. Journey with AUS (AUS AEDP/Capital Improvement Program) Active Projects Update provided by Lyn Estabrook, Deputy Chief Development Officer 5. Update on recent Media Events at AUS presented by Sam Haynes, Deputy Chief of Communications and Marketing DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS 6. Nomination and election of Airport Advisory Commission Secretary A motion to nominate and approve Patrick Rose was made by Commissioner Brock; Commissioner Valdez seconded. Motion passed on a 11-0-0-0 vote. 7. Nomination and election of Airport Advisory Commission Vice-Chair A motion to nominate and approve Bakari Brock was made by Commissioner Hendricks; Commissioner Eller seconded. Motion passed on a 11-0-0-0 vote. 8. Nomination and election of Airport Advisory Commission Chair A motion to nominate and approve Wendy Price Todd was made by Commissioner Hendricks; Commissioner Rose seconded. Commissioner Todd abstained. Motion passed on a 10-0-1-0 vote. 9. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for design services for the Airport Expansion and Development Program Utility Infrastructure Campus Wide Project with HDR Engineering, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $10,000,000. Note: This contract will be awarded in compliance with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program) and City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 5.75% DBE participation. A motion to approve was made by Commissioner Young; Commissioner Rose seconded. Motion passed on a 11-0-0-0 vote. 2 10. Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for engineering and architectural services …
Zero Waste Advisory Commission May Meeting Minutes May 08, 2024 The Meeting of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission (ZWAC) convened at City Hall and through Video Conference on Wednesday, May 8th, 2024. The following are the meeting highlights. For detailed information please visit: https://austintx.new.swagit.com/videos/304685 CALL TO ORDER Chair Gerry Acuna called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:09 pm Board Members in Attendance: Gerry Acuna, Melissa Caudle, Craig Nazor, Cathy Gattuso, Ian Steyaert, Caitlin Griffith & Katrina Scheihing, Board Members not in Attendance: Madeline Jasper, Melissa Rothrock and Amanda Masino Staff in Attendance: Richard McHale, Theodore Horton, Gena McKinley, Ron Romero, Amy Slagle, Jason McCombs, Victoria Rieger, Marcus Gonzalez, Keri Greenwalt, Elizabeth Nelson, Claudia Quiroz, and Gustavo Valle. 1. Approval of the April 24th, 2024, Meeting Minutes (01:17) Chair Acuna entertained a motion Commissioner Scheihing. The board approved the minutes in a 7-0 vote. for approval from Commissioner Nazor, seconded by 2. Presentation and Discussion of the Equity-Based Preservation Plan – Cara Bertron (01:53) Program Manager Cara Bertron with the City Planning Department and Historic Preservation Office presented the Equity-Based Preservation Plan to ZWAC Council. Program Manager Bertron provided background information pertaining to Austin managing historic preservation sites. Unlike typical city plans, this preservation plan gathered community members to create and develop policy recommendations. In addition, she provided a brief outline of recommendations and their ongoing public outreach plan. I. II. Commissioners, staff, and stakeholders reviewed and discussed the Equity0Based Preservation Plan. Commissioner Gattuso requested clarification regarding how property owners would be contacted. Program manager Bertron reiterated that they have managed to contact a significant amount of property owners through their comprehensive public outreach team and social media campaign. Commissioner Griffith asked whether certain kinds of buildings and residences are targeted. Program Manager Bertron explained that it is a citywide plan that looks for existing older buildings based on specific recommendations around designated historic properties. 3. Approve a recommendation to renew funding in the amount of $1,150,000 for Zero Waste Youth Education Program – Victoria Rieger (23:48) Finance Division Manager Victoria Rieger requested ZWAC’s approval for the Zero Waste Youth Education contract. The contract would provide K-12 students with interactive and educational outreach programs that focus on zero waste concepts and sustainability. These educational programs would support the City’s Zero Waste Initiative. I. II. Commissioners, staff, and stakeholders reviewed and discussed the Zero Waste Youth Education Program. Commissioner Nazor asked …
TOURISM COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES (8, May, 2024) TOURISM COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 8, MAY 2024 The TOURISM COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR meeting on 8, MAY 2024, at 301 w. Second St. in Austin, Texas. Chair, Daniel Ronan called the TOURISM COMMISSION Meeting to order at 2:30 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Commissioners Ed Bailey, Greg Chanon, Bishop Chappell, Stefani Mathis, Anna Panossian, Daniel Ronan, and John Riedie Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Commissioner Rachel Magee Board Members/Commissioners Absence: Commissioners Aileen Bazan, Mike Cannatti, and Christian Tschoepe APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the TOURISM COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING on APRIL 10, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of 4/10/2024 were approved on Commissioner Panossian’s motion and Commissioner Chanon’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners John Riedie and Rachel Magee was off the dais and Commissioners Aileen Bazan, Mike Cannatti, and Christian Tschoepe were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff Liaison, Felicia Ojeda briefed the board on the important deadline for training requirements, and upcoming schedule changes for upcoming meetings. DISCUSSION ITEMS variety of items 3. Omar Lozano, Director of Music Marketing with Visit Austin, presented on Austin’s Music Ecosystem and Connections with Tourism. 1 TOURISM COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES 4. Chip Adams, Director of Texas Music Office - Office of Governor Greg Abbott presented on the Music Economy in the State of Texas and its impact on Tourism. Will Bridges, Co-Owner of Antone’s Nightclub presented on the Music Economy from the vantage point of Austin Music Venues. 5. (8, May, 2024) WORKING GROUPS 6. Update from the Short-Term Rental Working Group on any new reports regarding the STRs recommendation and efforts with city council. Motion to adjourn the meeting by Commissioner Panossian and seconded by Commissioner Chanon. Chair Ronan adjourned the meeting at 4:32.m. with a 8-0 vote. The minutes were approved at the June 12, 2024 meeting on Commissioner Chanon’s motion, Commissioner Riedie’s second on a (7-0-1) vote. Commissioners Aileen Bazan, Ed Bailey, Greg Chanon, Stefani Mathis, John Riedie, Daniel Ronan, and Christian Tschoepe approved the vote. Commissioners Bishop Chappell and Anna Panossian were absent. Commissioner Mike Cannatti abstained. 2
Commission on Aging Regular Meeting Minutes Wednesday, May 8th, 2024 The Commission on Aging convened in a regular meeting at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas, 78701 and remotely. Chair Bondi called the Commission on Aging Meeting to order at 12:13pm. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Richard Bondi, Vice Chair Gretchen Flatau, Austin Adams, Teresa Ferguson, Fred Lugo, Henry Van de Putte, Preston Tyree, Martin Kareithi (entered the dais at 12:20pm), Gloria Lugo, and Emily De Maria Nicola (entered dais at 12:16pm). Board Members/Commissioners not in Attendance: Emily De Maria Nicola, Mariana Gozalez, and Jacqueline Angel. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the April 10th, 2024 Regular Commission on Aging Meeting. • The minutes from the meeting of April 10th, 2024, were approved by Vice-Chair Flatau’s motion, Commissioner Ferguson’s second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners De Maria Nicola, Gozalez, and Angel were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS/ANNOUCMENTS 2. Staff Briefing regarding Age-Friendly Austin including update on the Age Friendly Austin Action Plan Update and Older Americans Month Activities, Nicole Howe, Age Friendly Program Coordinator, Austin Public Health. a. Ms. Howe gave an update on the Age Friendly Austin Action Plan revisions. 3. Staff Briefing regarding the Equity-Based Preservation Plan, Cara Bertron, City of Austin Planning Department. a. A briefing was provided on the status of the updated Equity Based Preservation Plan. b. This is the first time the plan has been updated since the 1980’s. c. The plan focuses on historic preservation to protect important places and stories in Austin. d. Focuses on preserving places that are valuable to community and history. e. Cultural Mapping Program and the Legacy Inheritance Incentive Program were discussed. 4. Staff Briefing regarding the Commission on Aging Quality of Life Study Process and Timeline, Alejandra Mireles and Jeremy Garza, City of Austin Equity Office. 1 a. The Equity Office provided an update on the current status of the Commission on Aging’s b. Recommendation to add community members to the working group of the Commission on c. After approval of the contract from Austin City Council, a kickoff meeting will be hosted so the Commission on Aging can communicate expectations to the vendor. d. The recommendation for the next steps is to create a list of organizations for the vendor to e. Vice-Chair Flatau expressed that the RFP process would have been better than the RFQ …
REGULAR MEETING of the URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TUESDAY MAY 7, 2024, at 5:00pm BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 CITY HALL- 301 W 2nd St. AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Urban Transportation Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register please call or email the staff liaison in advance at (512)-974-3428 or natalie.leone@austintexas.gov no later than noon on Monday May 6, 2024 with the following information: name, item number(s) to speak on, telephone number, and email address. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Heather Buffo - (District 1) Melissa Ortiz- (District 2) Arlin Alvarez- (District 3) Susan Somers, Chair- (District 4) Daniel Kavelman-( District 5) Edward Smith- (District 6) Diana Wheeler- (District 7) Athena Leyton- (District 8) Spencer Schumacher- (District 9) Ruven Brooks, Vice Chair- (District 10) Deshon Brown- (Mayoral Appointee) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Transportation Commission REGULAR MEETING on April 2, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Update on I35 Cap and Stitch Presenters: Michelle Marx, Shannon Riley, and Lauren Ramirez, Transportation and Public Works 3. Update from Capital Delivery Services with attention to Corridor Program community engagement and communication in relation to corridor construction plans Presenter: Eric Bailey, Capital Delivery Services DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and approval of a Right of Way vacation of 2015 Whitis Ave and 2010 University Avenue Presenter: Joseph Fotinos, Transportation and Public Works 5. Discussion and approval of a Right of Way vacation an Alley between 2001-2011 Whitis Avenue and 2000-2004 University Avenue Presenter: Joseph Fotinos, Transportation and Public Works 6. Discussion and approval of a recommendation on dockless micromobility regulations and transportation-related rule making Presenter: Joseph Al-Hajeri, Transportation and Public Works Facilitator: Susan Somers, Chair COMMITTEE UPDATES 7. Update from Commissioner Schumacher from the Downtown Commission regarding 8. Update from Commissioner Wheeler from the Joint Sustainability Commission regarding actions taken …
Urban Transportation Commission May 7, 2024 I-35 TODAY The East/West Divide I-35 AT 5TH STREET I-35 UPPER & LOWER DECKS 2 OUR FUTURE 35 The Opportunity Our Future 35 can provide transformational new infrastructure for Austin that is of regional and national significance • TxDOT project lowering the main lanes allows the City to deck over the highway • Up to 30 acres of new urban real estate • Local enhancement can provide an array of community benefits and change the landscape of Austin IMAGE: Klyde Warren Park, Dallas 3 POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF FREEWAY CAPS • Reconnect East and West Austin • Change the landscape of Central Austin • Create marquee public space for citywide use • Support / incubate local businesses • Address local noise and air quality concerns • Create climate resilient public spaces 4 CAP AND STITCH OVERVIEW Potential Cap Locations Potential UT Cap Locations Potential Stitch Location 5 OUR FUTURE 35 Cap and Stitch Definitions TX DOT BASELINE STITCH – Enhanced freeway overcrossing providing 30 feet of bike/ped and landscaping behind the curb COA STITCH – Freeway deck less than 300 feet long (no tunnel ventilation required) CAP – Freeway deck greater than 300 feet long (effectively creates a “tunnel” and requires fire/life safety) 6 WHERE ARE CAPS POSSIBLE? Height Clearances The image below shows a cross section through a highway cap. The cap needs to have at least 16 ½ feet height clearance above the roadway and any ramps or structures. Highway Cap Highway Bridge 16 ½ feet clearance (min) Roadway Surface Beneath Deck 7 WHAT IS POSSIBLE ON TOP OF CAPS? Maximum Building Heights • Buildings may be 1-2 stories max. • Buildings 3 stories or higher would require additional engineering and cost (unlikely to be feasible). Open Space / Park Features One to Two Story Buildings Roadway 8 CAP & STITCH COMPONENTS Roadway Elements + Tunnel Elements and Cap + Amenities Amenities Deck Cap COA-Funded Roadway Elements COA-Funded Deck Structures COA-Funded Amenities Roadway Elements - Preserves the opportunity to build Caps and Amenities in the future. 9 KT0 FUNDING STATUS (All Costs = 2024 Dollars) Decision by Dec 2024 Decision by Dec 2026 Concept Decision by Dec 2024, Final Layout by 2032+ Recurring Annually 2032+ Deck Costs Amenity Costs O&M Costs Structural Design Costs Roadway Elements Costs Acres ($M) ($M) Design ($M) Structure ($M) Amenities ($M) Construction ($M) 1.05 0.23 5.28 3.72 2.10 …
CITY OF AUSTIN - R.O.W. VACATION MASTER COMMENT REPORT As of: April 18, 2024 PROJECT NUMBER: 2022-163460 LM PROJECT NAME: 2022-163460 LM (2015 Whitis Avenue) LOCATION: 2015 WHITIS AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78705 Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date Carlos Delgado (512) 978-4655 11/17/2022 11/17/2022 Re: 2022-163460 LM (2015 Whitis Avenue) R.O.W. Vacation Application Accepted Carlos Delgado DSD Land Management plant_maintenance <plant_maintenance@astound.com> Astound doesn't have any aerial or underground plant in this area. We agree to release the easement. Review Dept. LM Astound Approved Comments: LM AT&T (SWBT) Comments: Approved With Conditions Pamela Johnson (512) 978-4655 11/16/2022 11/16/2022 RE: 2022-163460 LM (2015 Whitis Avenue) R.O.W. Vacation Application Accepted JOHNSON, PAMELA A DSD Land Management ahendrix@abaustin.com AT&T approves with the agreement that any damages or relocation of our facilities is paid for by the applicant/owner/contractor. If you need to relocate any lines please call to Initiate a CWO please call into the department voicemail box at 1-855-581-9891 and leave message. someone will return your call. 4/18/24 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 1 The applicant agrees to the retention of a Public Utility Easement to remain in place until existing facilities arerelocated by the applicant. _____________________________________Andrew Linseisen, Authorized Agent 4/18/2024 As of: April 18, 2024 PROJECT NUMBER: 2022-163460 LM PROJECT NAME: 2022-163460 LM (2015 Whitis Avenue) LOCATION: 2015 WHITIS AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78705 Review Dept. LM ATD Review Approved Comments: None Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date 512-974-1217 12/20/2022 12/20/2022 LM Austin Resource Recovery Review Approved Michael Zavala (512) 974-1837 12/08/2022 12/08/2022 Comments: I see no issues with this vacation that would hinder any ARR services in this area. 4/18/24 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 2 As of: April 18, 2024 PROJECT NUMBER: 2022-163460 LM PROJECT NAME: 2022-163460 LM (2015 Whitis Avenue) LOCATION: 2015 WHITIS AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78705 Review Dept. Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date LM AW Infrastructure Management Rejected Comments: Eli Pruitt 512-972-0493 12/07/2022 Austin Water (AW) does not recommend the requested Right of Way (R.O.W.) Vacation at this time. The request is better described as being a 0.0482-acre tract of land situated in the T.J. Chambers Survey, Abstract No. 7 Travis County, Texas, being all of an Alley situated in the Louis Horst¿s Subdivision Outlot No. 21, Division ¿D¿ as shown on a plat recorded in Volume Z, Page 594 and 613 Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, and with an address of 2015 Whitis Avenue and 2010 University Avenue Austin, TX 78705. There is …
TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: M E M O R A N D U M Urban Transportation Commission Joseph Fotinos, Project Manager Land Management, Transportation and Public Works Department 4/25/2024 F# 2022-163460 LM Alley Right-of-Way Vacation approximately 0.0482 acres abutting 2015 Whitis Avenue and 2010 University Avenue. Attached is the Application Packet and Master Comment Report pertaining to the alley vacation application for an approximately 0.0482 acres portion of land, being the paved/developed right of way abutting 2015 Whitis Avenue and 2010 University Avenue situated in the Louis Horst’s Subdivision Outlot No. 21, Division “D” as shown on a plat recorded in Volume Z, Page 594 & 613 Plat Records of Travis County, Texas. The proposed vacation tract will be added to the abutting parcels 0212030505 and 0212030506. The abutting properties are owned by The Catholic Diocese of Austin. Per the transmittal letter dated November 1, 2022, received by the City of Austin, the applicant states, “How do you plan to develop the area to be vacated? Response: The property owned by the Catholic Diocese of Austin will be redeveloped with church related facilities. All affected departments and private utility franchise stakeholders have reviewed the application and recommend approval, subject to the reviewers’ conditions shown on the attached Master Comment Report. Per City Code §14-11-71 – Notice to Interested Property Owners Public notice has been sent to owners within 300’ of the area to be vacated. The director of the Public Works Department may approve the application after the 10th day that the notice is issued; and an affected property owner may submit comments regarding the proposed vacation. Public Notice was sent to appropriate parties on April 22, 2024. No objections have been received by staff as of the date of this memorandum. The applicant has requested that this item be submitted for placement on the May 7, 2024 Urban Transportation Commission. Staff contact: Joseph Fotinos, Project Manager Transportation and Public Works Department, 512-974-4659, landmanagementROW@austintexas.gov Richard T Suttle, Jr. 512-435-2300, ALinseisen@abaustin.com Applicant: Abutting Landowner(s): Catholic Diocese of Austin. The applicant and/or property owner’s representative will be present at the meeting to answer any questions regarding future development and the vacation request. Attachments: Application Packet Master Comment Report
CITY OF AUSTIN - R.O.W. VACATION MASTER COMMENT REPORT As of: April 22, 2024 PROJECT NUMBER: 2022-150547 LM PROJECT NAME: 2022-150547 LM (2000 University Avenue) LOCATION: 2000 UNIVERSITY AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78705 Review Dept. LM Astound Approved Comments: LM AT&T (SWBT) Comments: Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date Carlos Delgado (512) 978-4655 11/17/2022 11/17/2022 carlos.delgado@astound.com Re: 2022-150547 LM Alley ROW Vacation (Whitis and University Avenue) R.O.W. Vacation Application Accepted Carlos Delgado DSD Land Management plant_maintenance <plant_maintenance@astound.com Astound doesn't have any aerial or underground plant in this area. We agree to release the easement. Approved With Conditions Pamela Johnson (512) 978-4655 11/17/2022 11/17/2022 RE: 2022-150547 LM Alley ROW Vacation (Whitis and University Avenue) R.O.W. Vacation Application Accepted JOHNSON, PAMELA A pb9891@att.com DSD Land Management ahendrix@abaustin.com AT&T approves with the agreement that any damages or relocation of our facilities is paid for by the applicant/owner/contractor. 4/22/24 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 1 As of: April 22, 2024 PROJECT NUMBER: 2022-150547 LM PROJECT NAME: 2022-150547 LM (2000 University Avenue) LOCATION: 2000 UNIVERSITY AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78705 Review Dept. LM ATD Review Approved Comments: None Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date 512-974-1217 12/20/2022 12/20/2022 LM Austin Resource Recovery Review Approved Michael Zavala (512) 974-1837 12/08/2022 12/08/2022 Comments: I see no issues with this vacation that would hinder any ARR services in this area. 4/22/24 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 2 As of: April 22, 2024 PROJECT NUMBER: 2022-150547 LM PROJECT NAME: 2022-150547 LM (2000 University Avenue) LOCATION: 2000 UNIVERSITY AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78705 Review Dept. Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date LM AW Infrastructure Management Rejected Comments: Eli Pruitt 512-972-0493 12/07/2022 Austin Water (AW) does not recommend the requested Right of Way (R.O.W.) Vacation at this time. The request is better described as being a 0.1127-acre tract of land situated in the T.J. Chambers Survey, Travis County, Texas, being all of an Alley situated in the Louis Horst¿s Subdivision Outlot No. 21, Division ¿D¿ as shown on a plat recorded in Volume Z, Page 594 and 613 Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, and with an address of 2001-2011 Whitis Avenue Austin, TX 78705. There is an existing 4-inch Cast Iron (CI) water line, a proposed 4-inch and 8-inch Ductile Iron (DI) water line, an existing 8-inch wastewater line, a proposed 8-inch Polyvinylchloride (PVC) wastewater line, and 2 wastewater manholes within the requested easement release. Easement release can be reconsidered when 1. The existing water lines, wastewater lines and associated …
TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: M E M O R A N D U M Urban Transportation Commission Joseph Fotinos, Project Manager Land Management, Transportation and Public Works Department 4/25/2024 F# 2022-150547 LM Alley Right-of-Way Vacation approximately 0.1127 acres abutting 2000-2004 University Avenue and 2001-2011 Whitis Avenue. Attached is the Application Packet and Master Comment Report pertaining to the alley vacation application for an approximately 0.1127 acres portion of land, being the paved/developed right of way abutting 2000-2004 University Avenue and 2001-2011 Whitis Avenue situated in the Louis Horst’s Subdivision Outlot No. 21, Division “D” as shown on a plat recorded in Volume Z, Page 594 & 613 Plat Records of Travis County, Texas. The proposed vacation tract will be added to the abutting parcels 0212030512, 0212030509, 0212030508 and 0212030507. The abutting properties are owned by The Board of Regents of The University of Texas System. Per the transmittal letter dated November 1, 2022, received by the City of Austin, the applicant states, “How do you plan to develop the area to be vacated? Response: The property owned by the University of Texas will be redeveloped with UT related facilities. All affected departments and private utility franchise stakeholders have reviewed the application and recommend approval, subject to the reviewers’ conditions shown on the attached Master Comment Report. Per City Code §14-11-71 – Notice to Interested Property Owners Public notice has been sent to owners within 300’ of the area to be vacated. The director of the Public Works Department may approve the application after the 10th day that the notice is issued; and an affected property owner may submit comments regarding the proposed vacation. Public Notice was sent to appropriate parties on April 24, 2024. No objections have been received by staff as of the date of this memorandum. The applicant has requested that this item be submitted for placement on the May 7, 2024, Urban Transportation Commission. Staff contact: Joseph Fotinos, Project Manager Transportation and Public Works Department, 512-974-4659, landmanagementROW@austintexas.gov Richard T Suttle, Jr. 512-435-2300, ALinseisen@abaustin.com Applicant: Abutting Landowner(s): The Board of Regents of The University of Texas System. The applicant and/or property owner’s representative will be present at the meeting to answer any questions regarding future development and the vacation request. Attachments: Application Packet Master Comment Report
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION May 7, 2024, at 5:30 pm. City of Austin Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Room 1401/1402 Austin, Texas 78752 Some African American Resource Advisory Commission members may participate in a video conference. Public comment will be allowed in person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, in person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration by telephone for remote participation is required by noon the day before the meeting. Call or email Florinda Bryant at 512.974.2715 florinda.bryant@austintexas.gov to register to speak remotely. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Elaina Fowler, Chair (District 10) Daryl Horton, (Appointee) Mueni Rudd (District 2) Dr. Chiquita Eugene (District 5) Serita Fontanesi (District 7) Joi Harden (District 9) Greg Smith (ARA Appointee) Cherelle Vanbrakle, Vice Chair (District 4) Dewi Smith (District 1) Anthony Jackson (District 3) Vacant (District 6) Antonio Ross (District 8) Vacant (AAUL Appointee) Nelson Linder (NAACP Appointee) Roger Davis (GABC Appointee) MEETING AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first ten speakers signed up before 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 African American Resource Advisory Commission Special 2. Approve the minutes of the Committee’s Regular Called Meeting on February 6, 2024. Call Meeting on March 19h, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Cierra AKA DJ Wyldflower (CCed), Sunday Session ATX presentation. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. WORKING GROUPS/COMMITTEE UPDATES 5. Budget Workgroup - updates from the workgroup, including committee members and budgeting related to the FY25 budget. (Budget Workgroup Members: Commissioners Elaina Fowler, Greg Smith, and Dewi Smith). 6. Strategic Planning Workgroup - updates from the last workgroup meeting on the strategic plan related to their assignment (Strategic Planning Workgroup Members: Commissioners Dewi Smith, Serita Fontanesi, Elaina Fowler, and Mueni Rudd). FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT: The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If you require sign language interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least two days (48 hours) before the meeting date. For additional information, …
PLANNING COMMISSION SITE PLAN COMPATIBILITY WAIVER REVIEW SHEET 3 The Shire 2408 S 3rd St. (512) 974-1423 SP-2023-0004C Third Street Austin, LLC ZAP DATE: May 7th, 2024 Clarissa.Davis@austintexas.gov 0.98 Acres East Bouldin Creek (Urban) Wuest Group (Caroline Eckert) (512) 394-1900 CASE NUMBER: PROJECT NAME: ADDRESS: COUNCIL DISTRICT: APPLICANT: AGENT: CASE MANAGER: Clarissa Davis AREA: WATERSHED: WATERSHED ORDINANCE: Comprehensive Watershed Ordinance T.I.A.: N/A CAPITOL VIEW: N/A APPLICANT REQUEST: The applicant requests a compatibility waiver from a 25-foot compatibility setback along the south and west property line to the following: West: 9’-1”, South: 10’. A compatibility waiver request from the height requirement of two-stories and 30 ft. if the structure is 50 ft. or less from the property line to three- stories and 36 ft. in height 20 ft. from the south property line, three-stories and 36 ft. in height 30 ft. from the north property line, three-stories and 36 ft in height 17’-6” from the west property line and three- stories and 36 ft. in height 25’-11” from the east property line. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Compatibility Standards setback based on the unique shape of the lot. The proposed land use stays the same as the existing use and the site plan complies with all requirements of the Land Development Code. PROJECT INFORMATION: EXISTING ZONING: MF-2 MAX. BLDG. COVERAGE: 50% MAX. IMPERVIOUS COVER: 60% REQUIRED PARKING: 38 PROPOSED ACCESS: South 3rd Street SUMMARY COMMENTS ON SITE PLAN: Land Use: The property is zoned MF-2; Multifamily Residence Low Density. The property has an existing multifamily use. This site is immediately adjacent to the San Jose Catholic Church and San Jose Catholic High School to the west and south zoned LO-CO, as well as single-family homes to the east and north zoned SF-3. These uses trigger compatibility. Instead of 25 feet, the site plan proposes encroachments detailed in the Applicant Request portion of this document. The parking spaces will be PROPOSED BLDG. COVER: 38% PROPOSED IMPERVIOUS COVER: 58% PROVIDED PARKING: 38 spaces The Shire located underground. SP-2023-0004C 2 Environmental: The site is located in the East Bouldin Creek Watershed and subject to Urban Watershed regulations. Transportation: The property has access to South 3rd Street and will be used as primary access, as well as alley way. SURROUNDING CONDITIONS: Zoning/ Land Use North: SF-3: Single-family East: SF-3: Single-family South: LO-CO; LO-V-CO: Religious Assembly West: LO-CO: Religious Assembly NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS Austin Independent …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION HILL COUNTRY ROADWAY SITE PLAN REVIEW SHEET ZAP DATE: May 7th, 2024 Champion Commercial Development SPC-2022-0378C CASE NUMBER: PROJECT NAME: ADDRESS: AREA: APPLICANT: East VH 2222 LLC 5701 FM 2222 Rd. 8.99 acres 1001 Cypress Creek RD, STE 203 Cedar Park, TX 78631 Justin Landry (Kimley-Horn) AGENT: 10814 Jollyville Road, Avallon IV, Suite 200 Austin, Texas 78759 COUNCIL DISTRICT: WATERSHED: 10 N/A N/A Bull Creek (Watersupply Suburban) WATERSHED ORDINANCE: Comprehensive Watershed Ordinance T.I.A.: CAPITOL VIEW: PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant requests approval of a Hill Country Roadway Site Plan to construct a Hotel and Restaurant (General) development. The site is located within the High Intensity Zone of Loop 360/RM 222. There are proposed to be 114 rooms total within the Hotel and 5,000 square footage of restaurant. The maximum height of the hotel is 53 ft. and the restaurant will have a maximum height of 20 ft. ZONING: The site is zoned GR-CO and RR. Both Hotel and Restaurant (General) are permitted uses. The site plan requires approval by a Land Use Commission because of its location within the Hill Country Overlay. All Hill Country Roadway requirements have been met. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION FOR HCRC SITE PLAN: Staff recommends approval of this Hill Country Roadway site plan. The site plan complies with all applicable requirements of the Land Development Code and the zoning ordinance. All administrative requirements will be met prior to site plan release and all fees/fiscal will be posted prior to permit issuance. CASE MANAGER: Clarissa Davis, 512-974-1423 Clarissa.Davis@austintexas.gov Page 2 Champion Commercial Development PROVIDED PARKING: 218 EXIST. ZONING: GR-CO; RR PROPOSED F.A.R.: 0.24:1 PROPOSED BLDG. CVRG: 11% PROPOSED IMPERVIOUS CVRG: 37% SPC-2022-0378C PROJECT INFORMATION: PROJECT INFORMATION: 8.99 acres ALLOWED F.A.R.: 1:1 MAX. BLDG. COVERAGE: 75% MAX. IMPERVIOUS CVRG: 90% REQUIRED PARKING: 193 PROPOSED ACCESS: F.M. 2222 SUMMARY COMMENTS ON SITE PLAN: LAND USE: This request is for approval of a Hill Country Roadway site plan. This site is located within the High Intensity Zone of Loop 360/RM 222. The site plan proposes construction of Hotel and Restaurant (General). All Hill Country Roadway and zoning requirements have been met. All comments are cleared. ENVIRONMENTAL: This site is in the Bull Creek Watershed which is classified as Water Supply Suburban. This site is located over the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. All Hill Country Roadway and zoning requirements have been met. All comments are cleared except fees. …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL GOVERNANCE/MEMBERSHIP AND CARE STRATEGIES COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2024, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE, RM. 1203 AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the HIV PLANNING COUNCIL may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: Click here to join the meeting Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email the Office of Support for the HIV Planning Council, (512) 972-5841, hivplanningcouncil@austintexas.gov. CURRENT HIV PLANNING COUNCIL GOVERNANCE/MEMBERSHIP AND CARE STRATEGIES COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Zachery Garay, Committee Chair Alicia Alston Joe Anderson, Jr., conflicted Marquis Goodwin, conflicted Rocky Lane, non-voting AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 5/6/2024 will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 2. Members will declare conflict of interest with relevant agenda items, service categories, APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. April 2, 2024 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS and/or service standards. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Introductions/Announcements 4. Office of Support Staff Report DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discussion and approval of Meeting Time and Day 6. Discussion and approval of Townhall Date, Location, Time, and Goal 7. Review of HIV Planning Council directives 8. Discussion and approval of Potential Directives 9. Discussion and approval of Directives to Sunset 10. Discussion of Recruitment and Retention Plan: Marketing Materials 11. Office of Support Membership Report 12. Office of Support Attendance Report FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 13. Discussion and review of workplan calendar ADJOURNMENT Indicative of action items 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. TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For More Information on the HIV Planning Council, please contact Nathalia Delgadillo at (512) 972-5841.
