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PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN TO BE HELD AT HACA Central Office, 1124 S. Interstate Highway 35, Austin, TX To attend the meeting via ZOOM dial: 1 346 248 7799 Meeting ID: 896 4723 9377 Passcode: 595353 https://bit.ly/3C9OytE Austin, TX (512.477.4488) Thursday, October 20, 2022 12:00 PM CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM Pledge of Allegiance Citywide Advisory Board Update CONSENT AGENDA Public Communication (Note: There will be a three-minute time limitation) Items on the Consent Agenda may be removed at the request of any Commissioner and considered at another appropriate time on this agenda. Placement on the Consent Agenda does not limit the possibility of any presentation, discussion, or action at this meeting. Under no circumstances does the Consent Agenda alter any requirements under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, Texas Open Meetings Act. CONSENT ITEMS ACTION ITEMS March 31, 2022 1. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on September 15, 2022 2. Presentation and Discussion on the Independent Auditor's Report for the Fiscal Year ending 3. Presentation and Discussion of the Draft 2023 Public Housing Authority (PHA) Annual Plan and Update to the Five-Year Plan 4. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02767: Approval of the Pathways Asset Management, Inc. Property Budgets for Calendar Year 2023 5. Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02768: Approval of the adoption of the revised Housing Choice Voucher Program's Payment Standards 6. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action on Resolution No. 02769 by the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (the “Authority”) to take the following actions with regard to the Heritage Woods Apartments (the “Development”) in Austin, Texas: (i) acquire the site of the Development; (ii) lease the Development site to the owner of the Development; and (iii) such other actions necessary or convenient to carry out this Resolution. 7. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02770: Awarding a renewal contract for Agency Wide Ground Maintenance Services HACA-19-P-02 EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board may go into Executive Session (close its meeting to the public) Pursuant to: a. 551.071, Texas Gov't Code, consultations with Attorney regarding legal advice, pending or contemplated litigation; or a settlement offer; b. 551.072, …
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PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR BOARD MEETING SOUTHWEST HOUSING COMPLIANCE CORPORATION TO BE HELD AT HACA Central Office, 1124 S. Interstate Highway 35 To attend the meeting via ZOOM dial: 1 346 248 7799 Meeting ID: 896 4723 9377 Passcode: 595353 https://bit.ly/3C9OytE Austin, TX (512.477.4488) Thursday, October 20, 2022 12:00 PM CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM CONSENT AGENDA Public Communication (Note: There will be a three-minute time limitation) Items on the Consent Agenda may be removed at the request of any Commissioner and considered at another appropriate time on this agenda. Placement on the Consent Agenda does not limit the possibility of any presentation, discussion, or action at this meeting. Under no circumstances does the Consent Agenda alter any requirements under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, Texas Open Meetings Act. 1. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on September 15, 2022 CONSENT ITEMS ACTION ITEMS EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board may go into Executive Session (close its meeting to the public) Pursuant to: a. 551.071, Texas Gov't Code, consultations with Attorney regarding legal advice, pending or contemplated litigation; or a settlement offer; b. 551.072, Texas Gov't Code, discussion about the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; c. 551.074, Texas Gov't Code, discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. d. 551.087, Texas Gov't Code, discuss certain economic development negotiations. If there is an Executive Session, the Board will return to Open Session for discussion, consideration and possible action of matters discussed in Executive Session. OPEN SESSION REPORTS The Board accepts the following reports: President's Report Other Staff Reports Commissioners' Reports/Questions to the Department Staff ADJOURNMENT "Pursuant to 30.06, Penal Code, (trespass by holder of license with a concealed handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not attend this meeting with a concealed handgun." "Pursuant to 30.07, Penal Code (trespass by holder of license with an openly carried handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not attend this meeting with a handgun that is carried openly." "En virtud del 30.06, Codigo Penal, (traspaso titular de licencia con una pistola), …
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PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE AUSTIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION TO BE HELD AT HACA Central Office, 1124 S. Interstate Highway 35 To attend the meeting via ZOOM dial: 1 346 248 7799 Meeting ID: 896 4723 9377 Passcode: 595353 https://bit.ly/3C9OytE Austin, TX (512.477.4488) Thursday, October 20, 2022 12:00 PM CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM CONSENT AGENDA Public Communication (Note: There will be a three-minute time limitation) Items on the Consent Agenda may be removed at the request of any Commissioner and considered at another appropriate time on this agenda. Placement on the Consent Agenda does not limit the possibility of any presentation, discussion, or action at this meeting. Under no circumstances does the Consent Agenda alter any requirements under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, Texas Open Meetings Act. CONSENT ITEMS ACTION ITEMS 1. 2. 3. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on September 15, 2022 Update on future developments, including St. John's. Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action on Resolution No. 00215 by the Board of Directors of Austin Affordable Housing Corporation (“AAHC”) authorizing AAHC to execute any and all documents, or take any other action, that is necessary or desirable to: (i) facilitate the acquisition of the Heritage Woods Apartments (the “Development”), which consists of multifamily housing units and associated amenities in Austin, Texas to be ground- leased from the Housing Authority of the City of Austin; (ii) cause AAHC’s subsidiary limited partnership (the “Owner”) to own the Development; (iii) cause the Owner to enter into acquisition and development financing for the Development; and (iv) cause AAHC and/or the Owner to execute any such further documentation as necessary or desirable to allow the consummation of the transactions described herein. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board may go into Executive Session (close its meeting to the public) Pursuant to: a. 551.071, Texas Gov't Code, consultations with Attorney regarding legal advice, pending or contemplated litigation; or a settlement offer; b. 551.072, Texas Gov't Code, discussion about the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; c. 551.074, Texas Gov't Code, discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. d. 551.087, Texas Gov't Code, discuss certain …
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ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION UNIVERSAL RECYCLING ORDINANCE (URO) COMMITTEE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2022, 1:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL ROOM 1101 301 W 2ND ST AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION may be participating by video conference. 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 to speak, members of the public must: Call or email Elizabeth Nelson at (512) 974-6492 or Elizabeth.Nelson@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Cathy Gattuso (Chair); Kaiba White; and Jonathan Barona AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten (10) speakers registered to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Approve the minutes of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission URO Committee Meeting on June 30, 2022 Discussion and possible action on organic waste collection at multifamily properties including possible amendments to the Universal Recycling Ordinance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Page 1 of 2 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 Yahel Baranovicht, in the Austin Resource Recovery Department, at 512-974-1733, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Zero Waste Advisory Commission, please contact Yahel Baranovicht at (512) 974-1733. Page 2 of 2
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ZWAC URO Committee 10/20/2022 Upcoming Meeting Schedule: Wednesday, November 2 6:00 p.m. Thursday, December 1 12:00 p.m. Terrazas Library 1105 E Cesar Chavez Austin Energy 4815 Mueller Blvd Resident Stakeholder Meeting URO Committee Meeting Q: Can ARR provide compost service to multifamily properties? A: In general, no. Under the Austin City Code, a person in control of a premises with five or more residential dwelling units is generally required to use a licensed private collection service. Such a person only has the option to continue using ARR collection service if the premises was serviced by ARR before January 1, 2015. See Austin City Code 15‐6‐13. Thus, in general, a premises with five or more residential dwelling units cannot use ARR service, unless the premises is subject to the exception. The City Code would need to be amended in order for ARR to provide collection service to multifamily residential properties with more than 5 dwelling units. § 15‐6‐13 ‐ PRIVATE COLLECTION SERVICE. A. Except as provided in Subsection (C), a person in control of a premises with five or more residential dwelling units shall use a licensed private collection service. B. Except as provided in Subsection (C), a person in control of a commercial premises shall use a licensed private collection service. C. A person in control of a premises serviced by the department before January 1, 2015, may continue to use department collection services for that premises. Under this subsection, if the person in control changes, the person may continue to use department collection services for the premises. § 15‐6‐11 ‐ COLLECTION SERVICE. AND … G. Collection services provided by the department or under contract with the City are not private collection services. Q: Can private entities utilize COA waste contracts (i.e., downtown service and events)? A: See above. Private entities cannot utilize COA waste contracts. The downtown service contract is outlined in the code and confined to a specific service area. The city facilities contract includes services for city co‐sponsored events and cannot be utilized by the public. § 15‐6‐14 ‐ DOWNTOWN CONTRACT SERVICE. A. The director shall contract with a private collection service to provide solid waste service in the area comprised of the city blocks adjacent to Sixth Street (East) between Congress Avenue and ZWAC URO Committee 10/20/2022 IH‐35, the city blocks adjacent to Congress Avenue between Cesar Chavez and Eleventh Street, the city blocks adjacent to …
Draft Meeting Minutes 6/30/2022 — original pdf
ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION (ZWAC) UNIVERSAL RECYCLING ORDINANCE (URO) COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES June 30, 2022 The ZWAC URO Committee convened on June 30, 2022, at Austin Public Library Twin Oaks Branch; 1800 S 5th St.; Austin, TX; 78704 Committee members in attendance: Cathy Gattuso (Chair), Jonathan Barona, and Kaiba White City staff in attendance: Jason McCombs, Selene Castillo, Katie Mulholland, Elizabeth Nelson, and Elizabeth Taylor 1. CALL TO ORDER a. Committee Chair Cathy Gattuso called the committee meeting to order at 1:38 p.m. 2. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION Zero (0) speakers spoke during the opportunity for public communication. 3. MEETING MINUTES a. A motion to approve the January 8, 2020 meeting minutes with no amendments or revisions was made by Commissioner Barona and seconded by Commissioner White. The minutes were approved with a 3-0 vote. 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Katie Mulholland (ARR) briefed the committee on ARR’s Business Outreach Team and administration of the URO. This included an overview of the team and their duties, the ordinance requirements, outreach efforts and challenges and opportunities. Commissioners and staff discussed specifics of the ordinance requirements and outreach and compliance efforts by staff. Commissioners discussed opportunities for additional requirements including front of house requirements at businesses, diversion requirements for landscapers, and enforcement options. b. Elizabeth Nelson (ARR) briefed the committee on the status of the Multifamily Compost Pilot and an overview of the content of the upcoming report. 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: a. Commissioner White requested discussion on front-of-house recycling and composting. b. Commissioner Barona requested discussion on landscaping organics diversion requirements. 6. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Gattuso motions to adjourn the meeting at 2:57 p.m. without objection. 1
Resolution 20191017-028 — original pdf
RESOLUTION NO. 20191017-028 WHEREAS, the City of Austin's goal of Zero Waste by 2040 means keeping at least 90 percent of discarded materials out of the landfill; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin has implemented a Master Plan directing all current and future solid waste, recycling, and organic waste issues toward its Zero Waste goal; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin has specific and important interests in solid waste policies and contracts due to environmental protection and waste diversion goals; and WHEREAS, residents in Austin, including single-family homes and apartment and condominium dwellers, pay a monthly Clean Community Fee for services that keep Austin clean and enhance the livability of our city, including Zero Waste Program Development; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin's multifamily housing stock has grown considerably and is projected to continue growing at a rapid pace; and WHEREAS, the Zero Waste Advisory Commission determined that a more proactive approach must be implemented at multifamily properties to address their recycling and organic waste needs; and WHEREAS, the availability of composting facilities at multifamily properties would minimize the volume of organic materials entering our landfills; and WHEREAS, Austin Resource Recovery plans to conduct a pilot program to collect data on organic waste pickup in multifamily properties; NOW, THEREFORE, Page 1 0 f 2 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: The City Manager is directed to make recommendations to the City Council, within six months ofthe pilot program's completion, on possible amendments to the Universal Recycling Ordinance to include organic waste collection at all commercial and multi-family properties. The recommendations should take into consideration a broad spectrum of interests, including, but not limited to, City staff, multifamily property owners and managers, zero waste advocates, the Austin Apartment the Building Owners and Managers Association, environmental Association, advocates, the Austin Tenants Council, and residents of multifamily properties. ADOPTED: October 17, 2019 ATTEST: 0 «7 / 7 ff? F» Jannette S? Goodall City Clerk Page 2 0 f 2
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REGULAR CALLED MEETING ELECTRIC BOARD Wednesday October 19, 2022 @ 10:00 AM- IN PERSON PERMITTING DEVELOPMENT CENTER/ 4TH FLOOR, CONF RM 4001 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, contact rick.arzola@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Gabriel Flores-Chair (Garza); Delwin Goss (Renteria); Randy Pomikahl (Tovo), David Johnson- V Chair (Madison) Michael King (Paige), Rogelio Wallace (Adler), Victoria Shope (Kitchen), Ben Brenneman (Alter), Deschaine, David (Pool); Christian Spies(Kelly) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMUNICATION: 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. 1. Approve the minutes of the Electrical Board Regular Called Meeting from August 17, APPROVAL OF MINUTES- 2022. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Scott Cochran- Introduction of New Division Manager of Residential Inspections DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3- 2023 Approval Electrical Board Schedule DISCUSSION 4. Commercial Plan Review Update on progress. 5. Austin Energy Criteria Manual Feedback. 6. Disconnect Contractor Program-Austin Energy 7. Residential and Commercial Electrical inspection update 8. Development Service Department Service Center update 9. 8038 Suspension of Contractor Registrations 10. Inflation reduction Act-How does this impact building in the City Of Austin 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 requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Rick Arzola at Development Services Department, Building Inspections, at (512) 974-2417, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
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REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the SPECIAL EVENTS TASK FORCE OCTOBER 19, 2022 – 2:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER – ROOM 1401 6310 WILHEMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the BOARD/COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Brydan Summers, 512-974-4854, Brydan.summers@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: James Russell, Co-Chair Jeff Smith, Co-Chair Dan Carroll Bobby Garza Cindy Lo Shelley Phillips AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Heath Riddles-Sanchez Mandi Thomas Frances Thompson Ingrid Weigand Laurel White 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 Approve the minutes of the Special Events Task Force regular meeting on September 21, 2022. 1. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Update from Organizers Currently Planning Events – SETF Member RoundTable on Their Experiences 3. Discuss and Possible Action on Recommendations to Codify Tier 2 Completeness Checks and Notifications in the Administrative Rules Discuss and Possible Action on the Final Report to Mayor and Council 4. 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 Brydan Summers at Development Services Department, at 512-974-4854, Brydan.summers@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Special Events Task Force please contact Brydan Summers at 512- 974-4854, Brydan.summers@austintexas.gov
SAPJC__SpecialCalledAgenda_Oct19_2022 — original pdf
1. SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of the SMALL AREA PLANNING JOINT COMMITTEE (SAPJC) OCTOBER 19, 2022 11:30 AM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 2103 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR. AUSTIN, TX 78752 Some members of the SAPJC may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Mark Walters, 512-974-7695, mark.walters@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: James Shieh, Chair David King, Vice Chair Cesar G. Acosta Jeffrey L. Thompson Jennifer Mushtaler Patrick B. Howard Betsy Greenberg AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 3 speakers signed up by noon (12:00 PM) the day before 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 Approve the minutes of the Small Area Planning Joint Committee’s Regular Meeting on April 13, 2022 Staff briefing regarding the Palm District Plan (Mark Walters, Housing and Planning Department) Discussion and possible action to approve the Small Area Planning Joint Committee’s 2023 meeting schedule STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 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 Mark Walters at the Housing and Planning Department, at 512-974-7695, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Small Area Planning Joint Committee, please contact Mark Walters at 512-974-7695 or mark.walters@austintexas.gov.
SAPJC 2023 Meeting Schedule — original pdf
Small Area Planning Joint Committee 2023 Meeting Schedule Planning and Development Center (PDC) 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752 Time: 11:30 AM Location: Room, TBD Schedule: February 1, 2023 April 12, 2023 June 7, 2023 August 9, 2023 October 4, 2023 December 13, 2023
SAPJC_April 13_2022_Draft-Minutes — original pdf
SMALL AREA PLANNING JOINT COMMITTEE APRIL 13, 2022 11:30 AM STREET-JONES BUILDING, ROOM 400A 1100 EAST 11TH STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the 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, call or email the board liaison at 512-978-1725 or susan.watkins@austintexas.gov. Members Absent Jennifer Mushtaler CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Members in Attendance Patrick Howard James Shieh, Chair Jeffrey Thompson Cesar Acosta David King, Vice-Chair Betsy Greenberg Staff in Attendance Mark Walters Susan Watkins Stevie Greathouse Greg Dutton Laura Keating Victor Cortes DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: Chair Shieh called the meeting to order at 11:40 AM. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 3 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. No speakers signed up to speak. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of minutes from the December 8, 2021, Small Area Planning Joint Committee meeting. King clarifies minutes: On Commissioner King’s motion, Commissioner Thompson’s second, the committee unanimously voted to approve the December 8, 2021, minutes as amended. b. Approval of minutes from the February 9, 2022, Small Area Planning Joint Committee meeting. On Commissioner King’s motion, Commissioner Thompson’s second, the committee unanimously voted to approve the February 9, 2022, minutes. 2. OLD BUSINESS a. None 3. NEW BUSINESS a. 90-92 Rainey Street - Reflectivity Variance in the Waterfront Overlay (SPC-2020- 0121C) - Discussion and possible action on a variance for reflectivity standards in the Rainey Street subdistrict of the Waterfront Overlay. • Amanda Swor (Drenner Group) presented on behalf of the applicant. • On Commissioner Acosta’s motion, Commissioner Greenberg’s second, the commission voted to close the public hearing. • The variance request was discussed. Commissioner King made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Greenburg, that the variance request be forwarded to the Planning Commission without a recommendation with information from staff regarding potential impacts on adjacent buildings, bird-friendly design, transmittance, reflectivity, LEED best practices and energy efficiency. 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. None 5. STAFF BRIEFINGS Stevie Greathouse presented. Waterfront Overlay. Greg Dutton presented. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. Housing …
CVA: Oct Regular Agenda — original pdf
REGULAR MEETING of the COMMISSION ON VETERAN AFFAIRS Wednesday, October 19, 2022 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM City of Austin Permitting & Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Room 1401 Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Commission on Veteran Affairs 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 comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, email the board liaison at Damian.Pantoja@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Christopher “Cam” Wilson, Chair Kevin Lenau, Vice Chair Manuel Jimenez – Renteria, Sabino Maria Brown-Spence Jose Carrasco Elisabeth Collura-Rosenberg Jason Denny Pete Salazar Charles W. Cupp Vacant Some members of the Commission on Veteran Affairs may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may speak up to three minutes on an item only once either in-person or remotely. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3253 or Damian.Pantoja@austintexas.gov AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: 2022 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Veteran Affairs Regular Meeting of May 18, 2. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Veteran Affairs Regular Meeting of Sept, 21 2022 DISCUSSION ITEMS in the City of Austin veterans in the region 3. Continue to Identify any veteran encampments and number of homeless veterans located 4. Discussion and possible presentation how and which Austin non-profits are involved with 5. Continue the vouchers discussion with TSO for Veterans 6. Discussion, update, and possible presentation of the addition of Military/Veteran Affairs Office 7. Discussion about the Veteran Day’s Parade DISCUSSION ITEMS ACTION ITEMS 8. Discuss and possible vote on the establishment of a Stand Down 9. Discuss and vote for the continued time to meet 3rd Wednesday of every month at 7pm and took them hybrid. 10. Opportunity for anyone to share future agenda items possibly vote 11. Staff to provide update about attendance STAFF BRIEFINGS 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 …
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Regular Meeting of the Environmental Commission October 19, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. Permitting and Development Center, Events Center, Room 1405 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the Environmental Commission will 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 to speak remotely, call or email Kaela Champlin, Watershed Protection Department, at (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov, no later than noon, the day before the meeting. The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Haris Qureshi Rachel Scott Pam Thompson Melinda Schiera Audrey Barrett Bixler Colin Nickells Jennifer Bristol, Secretary Kevin Ramberg, Chair Ana Aguirre Richard Brimer Perry Bedford, Vice-Chair AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION 1. Approval the minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on October 5, 2022 (5 minutes) 1 5. 7. 8. 9. 10. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Briefing on the Palm District Plan. Briefing and Possible Action. Housing and Planning Staff, Stevie Greathouse, (512) 974-7226, stevie.greathouse@austintexas.gov (30 minutes) 3. Presentation of Development Assessment Report for 311-315 South Congress, located at 311- 315 South Congress Avenue, CD-2022-0002 (District 9). Applicant: Amanda Swor, Drenner Group, PC. Staff: Wendy Rhoades, Housing and Planning Department and Leslie Lilly, Environmental Program Coordinator, Watershed Protection Department (30 minutes) PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. Name: Karanam Subdivision Wastewater Service Extension Request #5575 Applicant: I.T. Gonzalez, I.T. Gonzalez Engineering Location: 10802 D K Ranch Rd, Austin, TX 78759 Council District: Limited Purpose Jurisdiction (District 10) Staff: Kaela Champlin, Environmental Program Coordinator, Watershed Protection Department Watershed: Bull Creek, Water Supply Suburban, Northern Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone, Drinking Water Protection Zone Request: Wastewater Service Extension Staff Recommendation: Recommended (20 minutes) Name: Loyola Junction Apartments, SP-2021-0242C Applicant: Stephen Jamison, Jamison Civil …
20221019-003: CD-2022-0002 311-315 S Congress PUD Development Assessment — original pdf
BRIEFING SUMMARY SHEET DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT CASE NUMBER: CD-2022-0002 – 311-315 South Congress PUD REQUEST: Presentation of a Project Assessment Report for the 311 – 315 South Congress Planned Unit Development, located at 311-315 South Congress Avenue, within the Lady Bird Lake Watershed and the East Bouldin Creek Watershed. DISTRICT AREA: 9 DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The Applicant has submitted a project assessment for a proposed 0.8143 acre mixed use development to be known as the 311 – 315 South Congress Planned Unit Development (PUD). The proposed development area presently contains automotive repair services use with 8 servicing positions and a 5,098 square foot, 2-story office building, and has four driveways to South Congress Avenue. The property is currently zoned commercial-liquor sales – vertical mixed use building – neighborhood plan (CS-1-V-NP) district. The Applicant’s proposed rezoning request to PUD- NP consists of a project that would include up to 450 high-rise multifamily residential units, 30,000 square feet of general office space, and 7,500 square feet of ground floor, pedestrian- oriented, retail uses. A mix of below grade and above grade structured parking is proposed. The Applicant is also proposing a maximum floor-to-area ratio of 15:1 and a maximum building height of up to 400 feet. Vehicular access to the PUD is proposed to occur from South Congress Avenue and the proposed right-of-way extension of Barton Springs Road along the south property line. A transportation impact analysis (TIA) will be required at the time a formal application for PUD-NP district zoning is received by the City. The property is within the South Central Waterfront subdistrict of the Waterfront Overlay and within the South Central Waterfront Vision Framework Plan district boundaries. The Staff has reviewed the Applicant’s PUD zoning proposal and the stated intent is to comply with all of the Tier One and Tier Two requirements, and several of the Tier 2 items for a Mixed Use Development as summarized below. The proposed base zoning district for the PUD is the general commercial services (CS) district. • Open Space – an enhanced pedestrian experience along the project frontages, including a publicly-accessible hydration station on the north façade in proximity to the Barton Springs bike lane • Environment / Drainage – treatment of 100% of on-site water quality controls; 1,000 cubic feet of water quality for an off-site area, including a portion of South Congress Avenue; 250 linear feet of off-site storm improvements on South …
20221019-004: Karanam Subdivision Wastewater SER #5575 Memo — original pdf
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: October 19, 2022 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: Karanam Subdivision Wastewater Service Extension Request #5575 NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: I.T. Gonzalez, I.T. Gonzalez Engineering LOCATION: 10802 D K Ranch Rd, Austin, TX 78759 COUNCIL DISTRICT: Limited Purpose Jurisdiction (Council District 10) PROJECT FILING DATE: August 12, 2022 WPD/ENVIRONMENTAL STAFF: Kaela Champlin, Environmental Program Coordinator (512) 974-3443, kaela.champlin@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: REQUEST: STAFF DETERMINATION: Bull Creek, Water Supply Suburban, Northern Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone, Drinking Water Protection Zone Wastewater Service Extension Staff recommends approval of this service extension request. MEMORANDUM October 19, 2022 Kevin Ramberg, Chair, and Members of the Environmental Commission Kaela Champlin, Environmental Program Coordinator Watershed Protection Department TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Karanam Subdivision Wastewater Service Extension Request #5575 Service Extension Requests (SER) located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone and outside of the City of Austin’s full purpose jurisdiction require Council approval and review by the Environmental Commission. Watershed Protection Department staff have completed the review for Karanam Subdivision Wastewater Service Extension Request (SER) #5575 and recommend approval of the request. Site Overview The site consists of a tract of approximately 0.62 acres, located at 10802 D-K Ranch Road. The property is in the City of Austin Limited Purpose Jurisdiction and Council District 10. The site is in the Bull Creek Watershed, Water Supply Suburban, the Drinking Water Protection Zone, and the Northern Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. The applicant is proposing to redevelop a single-family home into two single-family homes on two separate lots. A site plan has not yet been submitted to the City of Austin at the time that staff reviewed this SER. The site is currently utilizing an On-Site Sewage Facility (OSSF) and is proposing a wastewater SER with two Living Unit Equivalents (LUEs). An SER was previously approved for this site in 2021 and has since expired. Therefore, the applicant is required to take the SER through the Council and boards and commissions process again. The requested number of LUEs and proposed wastewater infrastructure has not changed. A copy of the August 4, 2021 staff memo (Attachment A) to the Environmental Commission and the Environmental Commission’s recommendation (Attachment B) is included for reference with this memo. 1 Development Impacts Water: The site is located in the Austin Water Service Area. Wastewater: The SER proposes that the applicant construct approximately 400 feet of appropriately sized low pressure force …
20221019-004: Karanam Subdivision Wastewater SER #5575 staff presentation — original pdf
Karanam Subdivision Wastewater Service Extension Request #5575 What is an SER? • A service extension request, or SER, is an application for City water or wastewater service from a property owner or developer. • SERs are required when a property is located more than 100 feet from an accessible water or wastewater system, or when existing infrastructure isn't adequate for the proposed project demands. • Service may involve the construction of a new line or an associated facility or upgrades to existing lines or facilities. • The applicant pays for the associated infrastructure, as outlined in the SER. SER Process • Per the Land Development Code, SERs require Council approval if the property is in the Drinking Water Protection Zone and outside of the City's full purpose jurisdiction. • Environmental Commission and Water & Wastewater Commission review and make recommendations on SERs that require Council approval. • No conditions can be put on approval of SERs. Background • An SER was previously approved for this site in 2021 and has since expired. • The applicant is not proposing any changes to the SER. • The SER was previously recommended by Environmental Commission, Water and Wastewater Commission, and approved by Council in August 2021. Request Summary • Request for wastewater service (2 LUEs) • 0.62 acres • Redevelopment of a single-family home into two single family homes on two separate lots • Limited purpose jurisdiction • Drinking Water Protection Zone (DWPZ) • Bull Creek Watershed, Water Supply Suburban • Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone • Council District #10 SER #5575 Site Location Austin City Limits Austin ETJ Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone Austin City LimitsETJRechargeContributingAustin City LimitsETJRechargeContributing Site Location SER #5575 Proposed Wastewater Extension Map provided by AWU SER #5575 Description of proposed extension: • Decommission the existing OSSF • Construct 400 feet of low pressure force main from the existing 8-inch gravity wastewater main located in Nashfara Cove, and • Extend west along Nashfara Cove, and then south along D K Ranch Road to the subject tract. SER Review & Evaluation • Bull Creek Watershed, Water Supply Suburban, Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone • No critical environmental features, wetlands, or recharge features on site • No critical water quality zone or water quality transition zone • Drains to known Jollyville Plateau salamander (Eurycea sosorum) habitat Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval. Basis for recommendation: Staff review determined that there are …
20221019-005: Loyola Junction Apartments SP-2021-0242C staff presentation — original pdf
LOYOLA JUNCTION APARTMENTS 6507 ED BLUESTEIN BLVD. SP-2021-0242C Mel Fuechec Environmental Review Specialist Senior Development Services Department VARIANCE REQUEST The development proposes a variance from LDC 25-8-342 for fill up to 17 feet in the desired development zone. PROPERTY DATA • Walnut Creek • Suburban Watershed • Desired Development Zone • Full Purpose • Not located over Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone • Minor & Intermediate Critical Water Quality Zones • 3 Wetland Critical Environmental Features • Council District 1 Site Location Austin ETJ Austin City Limits Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone BACKGROUND This project consists of sixteen apartment buildings, two garages, a leasing office/clubhouse, two water quality/detention ponds, two rain gardens, and two driveways. Two driveways are required. One is from Lazy Creek Dr. which is a neighborhood road, and the main driveway will be from 183. The location of this main driveway is constrained by TXDOT requirements. EXISTING CONDITIONS EXISTING CONDITIONS VARIANCE RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends this variance with the following conditions: • Install 355 linear feet of retaining wall to contain the major fill areas • Utilize terracing techniques in the areas of major fill • Increase the CEF setback for the existing wetland CEF feature in the area by 50 feet • Add an additional 7,100 square feet of COA 609S Native seeding and planting at the bottom of the major fill areas QUESTIONS? ADDITIONAL INFO TREE SURVEY INFO LANDSCAPE CODE AND CITY ARBORIST MITIGATION PLANTINGS CEF AND CWQZ MITIGATION PLANTINGS CEF AND CWQZ MITIGATION PLANTINGS