AUSTIN INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCE PLANNING COMMUNITY TASK FORCE July 12, 2022 --12:00pm Hybrid Meeting Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the BOARD/COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live For more information go to: Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. The first 10 speakers to register will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns not on the agenda. To register, contact Jaynell Nicholson at jaynell.nicholson@austintexas.gov. The information required is the speaker’s name, item number(s) they wish to speak on if applicable, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). CURRENT TASK FORCE MEMBERS: Voting Members: Bill Moriarty Hani Michel Joshua Rolfe Perry Lorenz Sarah Faust Todd Bartee Robert Mace, Vice Chair Ex Officio Non-Voting Members: Austin Water: Kevin Critendon Austin Energy: Kathleen Garrett Austin Resource Recovery: Tony Davee Neighborhood Housing and Community Development: Tymon Khamsi Office of Innovation: Daniel Culotta Office of Sustainability: Lucia Athens Parks and Recreation: Liana Kallivoka Watershed Protection: Katie Coyne Vanessa Puig-Williams Jennifer Walker, Chair Robert Levinski AGENDA CALL TO ORDER – PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the meeting minutes from the Regular Task Force meeting on May 3rd. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Update on current water supply conditions, presented by Austin Water staff 3. Presentation of Water Forward 2018 implementation quarterly progress report, presented 4. Overview of Austin Water’s onsite water reuse system and benchmarking programs, by Austin Water staff presented by Austin Water staff 5. Update on Water Forward 2024 project status, presented by Austin Water staff FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 6. Discussion of future agenda items. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force …
Construction Advisory Committee Tuesday, July 12, 2022 One Texas Center 505 Barton Springs Road, 3rd Floor Congress Conference Room 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Some members of the Construction Advisory Committee may be participating by videoconference 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 contact Vanessa Ibanez at 512‐974‐7065. AGENDA CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Mayoral – Michelle Dahlstrom, Committee Member District 1 – Calvin Williams, Committee Member District 2 – Vacant District 3 – Bob Batlan, Committee Member District 4 – Lyn Nance‐Hendricks, Chair District 5 – Candelario Vazquez, Committee Member District 6 – Drew Hanish, Committee Member District 7 – Vacant District 8 – Sean Forkner, Committee Member District 9 – Anna Bocchini, Committee Member District 10 – Jeff Musgrove, Vice Chair LIAISONS: Executive Liaison – Eric Bailey Staff Liaison – Susan Delgado CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (5 min) a. June 14, 2022 2. DIRECTOR’S REPORT (10 min) a. Update on Public Works Projects – Eric Bailey 3. NEW BUSINESS (60 min) 4. NEXT MEETING: August 9, 2022 5. ADJOURNMENT a. Update and discussion on the Rest Break Ordinance (10 min) b. Update and discussion on Prevailing Wage Performance (10 min) The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Vanessa Ibanez with the Public Works Department, at 512‐974‐7065, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Construction Advisory Committee, please contact Vanessa Ibanez at 512‐974‐7065.
Housing Program Production & 2018 GO Bond Update July 2022 Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Housing Program Production Overview 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Questions?
Community Advancement Network Race Equity Action Framework Presentation to Community Development Commission By Raul Alvarez, CAN Executive Director July 12, 2022 CAN’s Main Website http://canatx.org/ CAN DASHBOARD INDICATORS www.canatx.org/dashboard Criminal & Civil Justice Housing, Health & Human Services Educational & Economic Opportunity Race Equity Action Framework Addressing Concentrated Wealth & Power Workforce Development State/National Legislation & Policy Social Capital & Community Leadership Expand Opportunity for Youth & Adults INSTRUCTIONS FOR NAVIGATING Race Equity Action Framework (REAF) The Race Equity Action Framework was developed by the Community Advancement Network (CAN) as a way to couple data outlining racial disparities in our local community with information about existing efforts to address these disparities. Please note there are entities and data that should appear in this resource that as of yet do not. This is a living document that will be updated regularly to reflect any changes and omissions. To inform us of any additions or revisions that may be necessary please email info@canatx.org. COMPONENTS OF THE FRAMEWORK DATA DETAILING RACIAL DISPARITIES In each area of disparity, we share relevant data and include citations so that you may refer directly to the source cited in case you are interested in additional detail or context. ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TO ADDRESS SPECIFIC DISPARITIES A listing of local entities addressing specific disparities. For those areas where only a few or no local entities exist, we list state/national entities that may serve as a resource. Please note that we differentiate between people of color-led organizations and other organizations. The former are those whose staff and board composition are at least 50% people of color. COMMUNITY RESOURCES In this section we list entities or programs that may not fit into any of the other categories utilized in the framework. Criminal & Civil Justice Housing, Health & Human Services Educational & Economic Opportunity Race Equity Action Framework Addressing Concentrated Wealth & Power Workforce Development State/National Legislation & Policy Social Capital & Community Leadership Expand Opportunity for Youth & Adults WEALTH DISPARITY This chart outlines the persistent disparity in median wealth when compared across race/ethnicity. In 2016, the most recent data reported, shows that Median Wealth for White families was 10 times more than it was for Black and Hispanic families. Wealth disparity narrowed slightly after the 2008 recession, but it started to widen again just a few years later. Wealth Disparity 1992 - 2018 McKinsey & Company (2019), The Economic …
AUSTIN INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCE PLANNING COMMUNITY TASK FORCE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2022 The Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force convened in a Regular Meeting on May 3, 2022, with Social Distancing Modifications. Chair WALKER called the meeting to order at 12:03 pm. Members in Attendance: Jennifer Walker, Chair Robert Mace, Vice Chair Ex-Officio Members in Attendance: Kevin Critendon Members in Attendance Remotely: Todd Bartee Sarah Faust Robert Levinski Hani Michel Bill Moriarty Ex-Officio Members in Attendance Remotely: Lucia Athens, Katie Coyne, Tony Davee, Kathleen Garrett PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Paul DiFiore on behalf of PODER - Mr. DiFiore shared comments on issues of water justice and access in Austin and Travis County. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the meeting minutes from the March 21st Task Force meeting. The minutes from the meeting of 3/21/2022 were approved on Vice Chair MACE’S motion and Member MICHEL’S second on a 6-0 vote. Member BARTEE abstained and Member WILLIAMS was absent. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please contact Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force liaison Marisa Flores Gonzalez at 512-972-0194, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. Page 1 of 2 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS, PRESENTATIONS, AND/OR REPORTS a. Water supply update b. Rain to River Update The presentation was made by Sara Eatman, Engineer A, Austin Water. The presentation was made by Nick Kincaid, Planner Senior, Watershed Protection. c. Water Forward 2018 Implementation update i. Quarterly Report ii. iv. The presentation was made by Marisa Flores Gonzalez, Program Manager III, Austin Water. FY21 Annual Report The presentation was made by Marisa Flores Gonzalez, Program Manager III, Austin Water. iii. Centralized Reclaimed System overview The presentation was made by Dan Pedersen, Supervising Engineer, Austin Water. Implementation Subcommittee report Staff provided a written subcommittee report in the meeting backup materials. i. d. Water Forward 2024 update Project Status update The presentation was made by Marisa Flores Gonzalez, Program Manager III, Austin Water. ii. Water Forward 2024 Subcommittee report Staff provided a written subcommittee report in the meeting backup materials. Chair WALKER adjourned the meeting at …
Water Supply Update t e e F - e r c A 225,000 200,000 175,000 150,000 125,000 100,000 75,000 50,000 25,000 0 Highland Lakes Inflows Average 1942 - Present Average 2008 - 2015 2021 2022 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Combined Storage of Lakes Buchanan and Travis January 1, 2005 through July 1, 2022 2.0M ac-ft Full Storage Current Water Supplies As of 7/11/2022, combined storage was at 1,237,157 acre-feet (62% full). 0.6M ac-ft Interruptible stored water for non-Garwood divisions was not provided by LCRA in 2012 through 2015. 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 t e e f - e r c a , e g a r o t S 2,200,000 2,000,000 1,800,000 1,600,000 1,400,000 1,200,000 1,000,000 800,000 600,000 400,000 200,000 0 NOAA 3-Month Outlook LCRA Lake Levels Forecast Source Questions
Update on Benchmarking and OWRS Programs July 12, 2022 WATER FORWARD CONSERVATION & REUSE IN THE LDC • Austin Water received Council direction in May of 2019 to include Water Forward regulations into the LDC Revision • AW was specifically asked to address code changes for large commercial developments ≥250,000 SF • Multiple public stakeholder meetings were held on these code changes, but the LDC Revision did not move forward LDC Amendments in 2021 WATER BENCHMARKING RECLAIMED WATER ONSITE WATER REUSE Effective Dec. 1, 2021 Effective Dec. 1, 2023 WATER BENCHMARKING REQUIREMENTS All commercial and multi-family site plan applicants complete an online survey to assess how water will be used within their development projects and identify water reuse/water conservation opportunities before construction begins. Projects with 250,000 or more square feet of gross floor area are required to meet with Austin Water to discuss water reuse and conservation strategies and requirements. WATER BENCHMARKING APPLICATION Water Benchmarking Summary Q3 of FY2022 59 applications 14 > 250,000 SF • Very positive feedback to date on the process • Developers or owners have been coming to the required meeting and asking great questions • Lots of interest in Bucks for Business rebate • Multiple inquiries about making it easier to use rainwater harvesting for landscape irrigation Onsite Water Reuse System (OWRS) Program Phase I went into effect December 2020 Phase 2 to take effect December 2023 Voluntary* OWRS Program New OWRS regulations in Title 15 (Utility Regulations) for the design, permitting and operation and maintenance of multi- family & commercial systems Encourage voluntary adoption of OWRS in new development to test out the new regulatory framework with pilot incentive *Mandatory for 100 ton+ cooling towers Mandatory OWRS Program Mandatory installation of OWRS for commercial and multi-family developments >250,000 sq. ft. in Title 25 (Land Development Code) Rules will be posted on the applicability for the mandate along with provisions for enforcing the mandate Voluntary OWRS Program Summary All of FY2022 4 OWRS applications 1 cooling tower system approval 2 pilot incentive applications 2 incentive applications approved • New regulatory framework needs to be learned by local engineering community • Outreach on incentive program has been successful with projects already planned for • Confusion surrounding rainwater harvesting for stormwater treatment for discharge to environment vs. rainwater harvesting for landscape irrigation ACC Highland Campus …
Water Forward 2024 project status update Water Forward 2024 (WF24) Project Tasks Task 1 - Project Management Task 2 - Community Engagement Task 3. Refine planning methodology Task 4. Forecast baseline water demands Task 6. Identify water resource needs Task 7. Identify, screen, and characterize strategies Task 8. Develop and evaluate 50-yr water resource portfolios Task 5. Update climate and hydrology analysis Task 9. Develop plan recommendations and 100-yr adaptive management plan WF24 Task Progress to Date & Next Steps Task Name Progress to Date Next Steps 1 Project Management • Updated project schedule to reflect mid- 2024 anticipated project completion • Continue scope development for targeted consultant support services 2 Community Engagement • Held two virtual public workshops to • Complete draft Education and Engagement Plan (EEP) • Hold equity trainings/groundings gather input on guiding principles and community values • Launched SpeakUp Austin Page • Continued planning for AW staff equity training and WF Task Force and Community Advisory Group member equity grounding WF24 Task Progress to Date & Next Steps Task Name Progress to Date Next Steps 3 Planning Methodology • Substantial completion of mission statement, guiding principles, and objectives • Substantial completion of modeling scenarios (hydrology, demands, supply) • Began planning modeling processes • Refine performance metrics, modeling processes, and parameters 4 Demand Forecast • Continued development of 100-year • Continue disaggregation of 100-yr population projections population projections • Substantial completion of Disaggregated • Complete DDM structural update work 5 Climate and Hydrology Analysis Demand Model (DDM) structural improvements • Substantial completion of hydrologic • Developed preliminary high-level climate • Held Climate Technical Advisory Group models trends takeaways meeting 5/19 • Develop monthly streamflow timeseries for use in the Water Availability Model • Continued coordination with other City departments on climate takeaways and external messaging WF24 Schedule Adjustments Key Takeaway: About a four-month delay in final plan completion. Approx. Target Date External-facing deliverables to be presented to Task Force and key stakeholders Sep. 2022 Nov. 2022 Jan. 2023 Mar. 2023 May 2023 Preliminary Climate and Hydrology Analysis results Population and employment projections at small-polygon level Draft Equity and Affordability Roadmap and Tool Disaggregated demand projections and updated WF18 strategy yields Preliminary needs analysis results WF24 Schedule Adjustments Key Takeaway: About a four-month delay in final plan completion. Approx. Target Date External-facing deliverables to be presented to Task Force and key stakeholders Sep. 2023 Nov. 2023 Water management …
UT-COA Water Forward Climate and Hydrology Analysis Climate Technical Advisory Group May 19, 2022 Meeting Notes Teams Meeting, 4:00pm Overview of multivariate model methodology, presented by Richard Hoffpauir, PhD, the consulting hydrologist for the City of Austin o The original purpose of the multivariate model was for extending naturalized flows, but the model set-up allows relatively easy adaptation to use with Global Climate Model (GCM) outputs. o Dr. Hoffpauir reviewed the process to develop the flow model. Input data to the model includes precipitation, evaporation, naturalized flow, weather data from Texas Water Development Board quadrangles, and 28 monthly weather feature categories developed from PRISM daily data (such as precip > 0.5”, greatest 7-day precip per month, number of days per month Tmax > 90 degF, etc.). o The model was built based on filtering weather variables and quadrangles to develop a relationship between input variables and flow at each control point. The top 10 features per control point are selected based on the filtering algorithm, which seeks to maximize relevance and minimize redundancy. Each control point has a unique combination of 10 weather features in its model. o The flow model uses the 10 weather features in a simple neural network-type model with a scaling factor to produce flow projections in acre-feet/month. The model was trained, validated, and tested on 100 different splits of the 1983-2016 period of record data. A validation score was used to stop the training iterations to avoid over- fitting of the model. o Model flows and error appears good overall, although models further upstream in the basin tend to have poorer R2 values than those lower in the basin. The model results for Pecan Bayou matched well with a paper CTAG member Julie Vano, PhD, had sent after the last CTAG meeting. Discuss multivariate model preliminary results, presented by Richard Hoffpauir, PhD o Dr. Hoffpauir presented the preliminary results using the multivariate model and GCM precipitation and temperature outputs to project flows through the year 2100. Precipitation and temperature from the 5 GCMs and 3 scenarios was bias-corrected to the PRISM dataset for use in the multivariate model because the model was trained using the PRISM dataset as input to replicate historical naturalized flows. o Results from the multivariate model using PRISM data as inputs appear to match well with the WAM naturalized flows. Maximum flows using the GCM data as inputs are …
Please accept this note as GEI’s formal request for postponement of zoning case C14-2022-0047 at 701 – 703 Highland Avenue. We would like to request to be postponed to the next available meeting, on July 26th. TO: City of Austin Planning Commission FROM: Steven Minor, P.E. DATE: July 11, 2022 Re: Zoning Case C14-2022-0047 Postponement Planning Commission Members, Thanks, Steven Minor, P.E. Gray Engineering, Inc. --- Consulting Engineers TBPELS Firm 2946 8834 N. Capital of Texas Highway, Suite 140 Austin, TX 78759 Phone: 512.452.0371 Fax: 512.454.9933
Good afternoon, Chairman Shaw and Commissioners – I am reaching out to ask that the Planning Commission postpone Item B-12 Flood Regulations to require that planning staff ensure 1. all federal and state floodplain management standards are met, 2. federal and state review procedures have been followed, 3. that the City will be fully compliant with all FEMA requirements so citizens can obtain federal flood insurance, and 4. to institutionally design governance checks and balances so that “director determination” does not risk establishing a de facto policy making process with a single point of influence. It is in all interests to postpone this proposed ordinance change to ensure engagement with all stakeholders and compliance with all federal and state regulations, statutes, and laws. Once finalized, outreach should be carried out to ensure that Austinites know LDC code changes will not put them in flooding danger or prevent them from buying affordable flood insurance. What is most troubling about this proposed ordinance change is Section A (1) and (2): § 25-7-93 GENERAL EXCEPTIONS. 4 (A) A development application with a proposed building or parking area that 5 encroaches on the 100-year floodplain may be approved if the encroachment is: (1) a parking area that is smaller than 5,000 square feet or an unoccupied structure that has an area of less than 1,000 square feet, and the director determines that the proposed development: (a) will not have an adverse effect on the 100-year floodplain or surrounding properties; and (b) otherwise complies with the requirements of this title; Without ensuring the first three concerns listed above are met, staff is not mitigating the peril that: • Austin will fail to meet FEMA requirements for citizens to be able to buy federally subsidized • Allow additional impervious cover that will potentially cause flooding downstream in the flood flood insurance, and plain. It was only last week that the proposed revised ordinance became available to the public. All that has been posted in Backup is last week’s ordinance draft and a slide deck. The slide deck makes no mention of carrying out policy analysis to ensure that concerns 1-3 above have been met. In the procedures followed section of the deck, there is no mention of when federal or state review will occur or recognition of federal and state stakeholders. There is no mention of SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) having been done, much …
Airport Expansion Development Program Airport Advisory Commission July 12, 2022 Agenda • Overview of Airport Expansion & Development Program • Update - Environmental Assessment • RCA - Program Management and Support Consultant Services • Update - HNTB Task Order Components • August AAC Meeting – AEDP Visioning • AEDP Future Council Action Items 1 Long-range Airport Program Utilities and Airfield Infrastructure New Concourse B Optimize Barbara Jordan Terminal Future Roadway and Landside Improvements Future Barbara Jordan Terminal Expansion 2 AUS AEDP Elements Overall AEDP scope and budget - currently in development 10+ Gate Midfield Concourse Airfield and Utility Infrastructure • Meet the air service needs of Central Texas • Meet the needs of airlines serving the airport and region • Maintain excellent passenger experience • Provide flexible expansion for dynamic airline growth 3 Tunnel Expandable for Future Growth Barbara Jordan Terminal Source: City of Austin Department of Aviation Airport Expansion & Development Program Demand Capacity Initiatives Enabling Infrastructure • Passenger processing improvements • Apron and airfield improvements/connections • Upgrade utility infrastructure • Demolition, storm water, and environmental site preparation Optimize Barbara Jordan Terminal Gates, Ticket Counters and Processing • Existing Baggage Handling System • Ticket lobby modernization- (BHS) technology • Environmental Assessments • • Pre-construction, Interim gate capacity preliminary, conceptual, and schematic design for AEDP 4 New Midfield Concourse Additional Gates and Concessions * • New midfield concourse (10+ gates) • Passenger connector (below grade) • Utility and baggage tunnel * Subject to Passenger Activity Triggers AEDP Anticipated Schedule 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 BJT Optimization • Baggage System Modernization • Incremental Gate Capacity • Additional Passenger Processing Infrastructure • Airfield Enhancements • Utility Infrastructure Concourse B • Permanent Gate Capacity 5 Environmental Assessment Update • NEPA requires Federal agencies to assess the environmental effects of proposed major Federal actions prior to making decisions. • Balance the benefits of the proposed action against the impacts. • • Evaluate alternatives to minimize impacts. Inform and involve the public before making a decision. EA Study Areas 6 Environmental Assessment Update All Public Meetings provided for Spanish interpretation September 9, 2021 • Environmental Assessment Scoping Virtual Public Meeting Notice - La Voz and Austin American Statesman Meeting hosted via zoom and phone Comments were provided via Online, by Mail, by Phone • Open comment period closed on October 11, 2021 February 22, 2022 – Draft EA Posted: AUS Environmental Assessment …
Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2021 to 6/30/2022 Airport Advisory Commission The Board/Commission mission statement is: A) The Airport Advisory Commission (AAC) reviews, assesses, and makes recommendations to Austin City Council concerning the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS): B) In its recommendations, AAC ensures consistency with good business practices, integrity, and the values of the City of Austin and AUS including: Capital improvement projects, Proposed aviation grants, Proposed aviation contracts, Annual operating budgets, and Quality of services and customer experience. Safety, Public service & engagement, Responsibility & accountability, Innovation & sustainability, Diversity & inclusion, and Ethics & integrity. C) The AAC advises and offers help to solve problems and advance the mission and initiatives of AUS. D) The AAC brings citizen input to the airport leadership and engages community stakeholders as needed to promote public awareness and good decision making. E) The AAC facilitates and promotes communication between AUS staff and the Austin City Council. F) In all their work, members of the AAC advocate the interests of the airport’s customers, City of Austin citizens, and the Austin City Council. Annual Review and Work Plan 2021-2022 Page 2 of 3 1. Describe the board’s actions supporting their mission during the previous calendar year. Address all elements of the board’s mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. The Airport Advisory Commission (AAC) held 2 virtual meetings, 4 in-person meetings, and 5 hybrid meetings during the period covering this report. One regularly scheduled meeting was cancelled in November 2021. During the course of its business, the AAC made recommendations on 25 action items – 11 items regarding negotiation and execution of goods and services agreements, 2 related to airport revenue, bonds, and financing, 2 items regarding administration, and 10 related to construction projects. Additionally, the AAC received regular reports and presentations from the Department of Aviation regarding executive updates, financial results, passenger traffic, air service development, and planning and development. Aviation staff held briefings to the AAC officers on pertinent matters as the need arose throughout the year. The AAC also received special reports and presentations including topics regarding, COVID-19’s ongoing impact on air travel, the Airport Expansion and Development Program (AEDP) and its associated environmental assessment, cargo development, airline lounges, the Hilton Hotel operation and financing, TSA and CBP staffing, the …
Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2021 to 6/30/2022 MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee (Official Name of Board or Commission) The Board/Commission mission statement (per the City Code) is: 1. Describe the board’s actions supporting their mission during the previous calendar year. Address all elements of the board’s mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. The MBE/WBE & Small Business Procurement Advisory Board/ Committee’s actions supported its mission during the reporting period of June 2021– July 2022 despite the ongoing pandemic and various challenges presented. The adoption of technology facilitated the advisory and guidance role of the MBE/WBE & Small Business Procurement Advisory Board/Committee during the past year. The incorporation of virtual meetings increased the attendance of individual committee members resulting in robust participation and recording quorum in all months. The board regularly received reports and monitored the areas listed below. While the committee met diligently, the disruption caused by the pandemic affected deadlines and startup projects under the purview of this board as noted in the following lines of business. MBE/WBE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT & MONITORING: SMBR Budget: Budget discussions were not held due to the COA’s quarantine orders prohibiting in person meetings. Previously the board received timely updates on annual department budget and made recommendations as appropriate. Annual Internal Review: Presentation on the 2021 Annual Internal Review was made Annual Review and Work Plan Year Page # in accordance to department practices. City Solicitation and Goal Determination Process: Reviewed and discussed solicitation and goal determination process. Corridor Mobility Bond Program: Reviewed and monitored the Corridor Mobility Bond Program on MBE/WBE Outreach plan in support of the Minority-Owned, Women–Owned and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program ordinance: Proposed revision to the MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program. Disparity Study: The pandemic disrupted much of the momentum of the disparity study, causing a slow process to slow even further. Regardless, this Board reviewed and monitored the disparity study scope of work including the public input process, timelines and provided feedback and information as necessary for staff to administer and received presentation from consultant team undertaking the study approved by the City Council. Personal Net Worth (PNW): The Board received presentations on the concept and definition of Personal Net Worth as PNW is tied to the definition of an economically disadvantaged business or individual. This topic will continue to …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20220712-006 Seconded By: Chair Motwani Date: July 12, 2022 Subject: [Second Send] Emphatic Restatement: A commitment to meeting the 20% affordable housing goal in the South Central Waterfront Vision Motioned By: Vice Chair Paup Recommendation: WHEREAS, the South Central Waterfront Vision calls for state-of-the-art development, a place where people want to be round-the-clock, a vibrant mix of open space, shops, superb transit connections and green drainage to capture all storm water onsite and recycle that water into a lush canopy of earth-cooling shade trees; and WHEREAS, by including a goal that 20% of housing in the waterfront district be affordable, the South Central Waterfront Vision departs from government planning processes of the past which systematically excluded and barred people of color; and WHEREAS, the impact of yesterday’s government-sanctioned segregation lingers with us today resulting in people of color having lower incomes and higher housing instability; and WHEREAS, the Civil Rights Act of 1968 established for cities the duty to affirmatively further fair housing, requiring cities not to passively wait for housing choices to present themselves but to affirmatively further choice and inclusion in prime redevelopment such as in the Waterfront; and WHEREAS, the draft regulating plan for the Waterfront District allows fee in lieu of providing affordable units and does not set out a specific path for reaching the 20% affordable housing goal even though real estate development requires extensive advance planning; and WHEREAS, in the absence of a specific plan, there could be an avalanche of PUD applications with the Statesman PUD application (which offers only 4% of its units as affordable) being the harbinger of such a possible avalanche; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Austin Community Development Commission recommends to the City Council that: 1. The Waterfront District regulating plan specifically reserve enough district TIRZ funds to fill gaps in the development of housing units to meet the 20% affordable housing goal; 1 of 2 2. The regulating plan include a vehicle for active acquisition of land in the district where housing meeting the 20% affordable housing goal can be developed; 3. Avoid accepting fees in lieu of providing housing and emphasize including actual units that meet the 20% affordable housing goal; 4. Where an affordable housing overlay exists within the district, the incentives of that overlay be applied first so that half of the affordable housing goal is met under …
