ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: 5/18/2022 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Crossroads Logistics Center Additions (SP-2021-0169D) Crossroad Logistics Center Additions (Steve Jamison) LOCATION: 8500 East Parmer Lane, Manor, Texas 78653 COUNCIL DISTRICT: ETJ ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: Tunde Daramola, Environmental Review Specialist Senior, DSD, 512-974-6316, Babatunde.Daramola@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: REQUEST: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: STAFF CONDITIONS: Gilleland Creek Watershed, Suburban, Desired Development Zone Variance request is as follows: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill over 4feet up to 17feet Staff recommends this variance, having determined the findings of fact to have been met. Increase setback area by a minimum of 1.09acre for existing CEF. Preserve trees/natural areas. Apply City of Austin Landscaping Ordinance on ETJ site. Increase tree inches on site/mitigation. Provide structural containment of fill with a retaining wall. Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Project Name: Ordinance Standard: Watershed Protection Ordinance Variance Request: Crossroads Logistics Center Additions To allow for fill exceeding 4 feet up to 17 feet for building construction Include an explanation with each applicable finding of fact. A. Land Use Commission variance determinations from Chapter 25-8-41 of the City Code: 1. The requirement will deprive the applicant of a privilege available to owners of similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous development subject to similar code requirements. Yes. The variance will not be providing a special privilege to the applicant. The proposed buildings are similar in size to similarly situated property. In order to facilitate this type of development, significant levelling is required to enhance maneuverability into the loading docks, allowing trucks to operate safely on site. The limits of the fill do extend beyond the building as shown in the cut/fill exhibit but is contained with a retaining wall structure designed in conjunction with the building walls, so the building is supported. Prior projects in this industrial development zone had a similar situation. A prime example is Park 183 Buildings 6 & 7, SP-2021-0072C. A Land Use Commission variance was granted to LDC 25-8-342 to allow cut and fill up to 17 feet. 2. The variance: a) Is not necessitated by the scale, layout, construction method, or other design decision made by the applicant, unless the design decision provides greater overall environmental protection than is achievable without the variance; Yes. The industrial use for this project requires level loading docks, parking, and …
BOND OVERSIGHT COMMISSION May 18, 2022, 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Bond Oversight Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Santiago Rodriguez, Chair Sumit DasGupta, Vice Chair Cesar Benavides Charles Curry Michael Drohan Stephen Gonzalez Francoise Luca John McNabb Wolfgang Niedert Kristin Weaver Nicole Wren AGENDA 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, Tina Van Wie, at (512) 974-7921 or Tina.VanWie@austintexas.gov 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. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES meeting a. Approval of the minutes from the April 20, 2022 Bond Oversight Commission 2. DISCUSSION 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS program a. Introduction of a newly appointed member to the Bond Oversight Commission a. Staff briefing from the Austin Police Department related to the 2012 bond b. Staff briefing from the Transportation and Public Works Departments related to the 2012, 2016, 2018, and 2020 bond programs 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 Tina Van Wie, Financial Services Department, at 512-974-7921, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. To speak remotely at the May 18, 2022 Bond Oversight Commission meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison, Tina Van Wie, at (512) 974-7921 or Tina.VanWie@austintexas.gov no later than noon, May 17. The information required is the speaker’s name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been …
Tourism Commission Board May 18, 2022, at 3 pm City Hall Chambers Room 1001 301 W. Second St. Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Tourism 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 contact Felicia Ojeda, 512.404.4022 or felicia.ojeda@austintexas.gov remote participation. To register CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Alta Alexander Ed Bailey Bill Bunch John Riedie District 9 Vacant Mayoral Vacant Greg Chanon Rachel Magee Ken Smith Lois Rodriguez Mike Cannatti 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. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. March 21, 2022 2. OLD BUSINESS The Commission may discuss and take action on the following agenda items: a. Election of a Vice Chair 3. NEW BUSINESS The Commission may discuss and take action on the following agenda items: a. Report from the Parks and Environment Working Group on any updates or make new appointments b. Report from the TPID working group on any updates or make new appointments c. Presentation from the Austin Convention Center on the redevelopment and expansion project d. Discuss Bylaws Article 2 Section B FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS The Commission may discuss and take possible action to request information and identify future agenda items, topics, or presentation: a. Presentation on now the hospitality workers and those that work in live events, including art organizations are impacted by the current economic state. 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 at felicia.ojeda@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Tourism Commission Board please contact Felicia Ojeda at 512.404.4022 or felicia.ojeda@austintexas.gov. at Austin Convention Center Department, Felicia Ojeda call
Versión en español a continuación. Finance/Allocations and Strategic Planning/Needs Assessment Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council WEDNESDAY, May 18, 2022 Finance/Allocations and Strategic Planning/Needs Assessment Committee Meeting to be held on May 18, 2022, with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (05/17/2022 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 18, 2022, HIV Planning Council Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live la junta en Reunión del Finance/Allocations Meeting of the HIV Planning Council Miercoles, 18 de Mayo, 2022 FECHA de la reunion (18 de Mayo, 2022) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (05/17/2022 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo …
Versión en español a continuación. Finance/Allocations and Strategic Planning/Needs Assessment Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council WEDNESDAY, May 18, 2022 Finance/Allocations and Strategic Planning/Needs Assessment Committee Meeting to be held on May 18, 2022, with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (05/17/2022 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 18, 2022, HIV Planning Council Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live la junta en Reunión del Finance/Allocations Meeting of the HIV Planning Council Miercoles, 18 de Mayo, 2022 FECHA de la reunion (18 de Mayo, 2022) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (05/17/2022 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo …
Economic Prosperity Commission May 18, 2022, 6:30pm 4815 Mueller Blvd. Shudde Fathe Assembly Room first floor Austin, Texas 78723 Some members of the COMMISSION 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 Michelle Clemons, michelle.clemons@austintexas.gov , 512-974- 2713 or Nydia Castillo, Nydia.castillo@austintexas.gov, 512-974-6452. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. OPENING REMARKS: Introduction of members and staff liaison Commissioners: Rachel Green- Mayor’s Appointee, Larry Anazia - District 1; Kirsha Haverlah District 2, Alexis Taylor -District 3, Vacant- District 4, Preston Tom- District 5, Will Townsend- District 6, Amy Noel- District 7, Nathan Ryan- District 8, Vacant- District 9, Kelsey Hitchingham -District 10. Staff: Michelle Clemons, Nydia Castillo PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES from August 2021 Meeting 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Continued Discussion and Action on prior council action regarding City of Austin Relief COVID-19 Programs b. Quarterly Objectives & InterCommission Working Group Objectives i. Participants: Veteran’s Affairs Music, Art, Economic Prosperity Commission 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Chair and Vice Chair elections. b. Resiliency Concerns: Jobs Infrastructure and Local inflation c. Reports: i. Working Group Report ii. Intercommission Working Group Report iii. Joint Sustainability Commission Member Report 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 Michelle Clemons at Economic Development Department, at (512-974-2713), for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Economic Prosperity Commission, please contact Michelle Clemons at (Michelle.Clemons@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2713).
COMMISSION ON VETERAN AFFAIRS WEDNESDAY, May 18, 2022, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM City of Austin Permitting & Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Rooms 1401 &1402 Austin, TX 78752 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Manuel Jimenez (Chair) Sabino Renteria (3) Adrenne Mendoza (Vice) Vanessa Fuentes (2) Alfred Bingham – Natasha Harper-Madison (1) Maria Brown-Spence – Mayor Steve Adler Jose Carrasco – Greg Casar (4) Charles W. Cupp – Mackenzie Kelly (6) Elisabeth Collura-Rosenberg – Kathie Tovo (9) Jason Denny – Ann Kitchen (5) Kevin Lenau – Allison Alter (10) Pete Salazar – Leslie Pool (7) Christopher “Cam” Wilson – Paige Ellis (8) 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 Jennifer Harless at 512-974-3471 or jennifer.harless@austintexas.gov AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers who register will each be allowed three minutes to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1) APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the minutes from the Commission on Veterans Affairs regular meeting on April 20, 2022. 2) OLD BUSINESS a) Discussion and possible action regarding Commission Working Groups and the Commission’s 2021-22 goals. (Sponsors: Pete Salazar, Manuel Jimenez) i. Create and fund a Veterans Office ii. Identifying any veteran encampments and number of homeless veterans located in the City of Austin iii. Organize a task force to work with other commissions to organize a Veterans Festival b) Presentation by Edwin Marty, Food Policy Manager, City of Austin Office of Sustainability, followed by discussion and possible action on the food planning process and emergency operations. (Sponsors: Manuel Jimenez, Pete Salazar) c) Discussion and possible action on a recommendation to Council regarding fee waivers for Austin Veteran Arts (AVA) Festival from Glenn Towery presentation regarding the AVAFEST 2022. Sponsors: Jimenez/Salazar 3) NEW BUSINESS a. Election of Commission Officers 4) STAFF UPDATES City email only. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT NOTE: Next meeting is Wednesday, June 15, 2022 a. Reminder-email addresses used for Boards and Commissions. Requirement for use of 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 …
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS ORDINANCE NO. Item #94 5/19/22 CPO AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 25 RELATING TO REGULATION OF PUBLIC MOBILITY PROJECTS IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY; AND ESTABLISHING AN OPTIONAL PAYMENT RELATED TO WATER QUALITY CONTROLS FOR PUBLIC MOBILITY PROJECTS IN THE RIGHT- OF-WAY. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. City Code Section 25-1-21 (Definitions) is amended to add a new definition for “public mobility project” and to renumber the subsequent definitions accordingly: (88) PUBLIC MOBILITY PROJECT means a transportation project, including a multi-use trail, rail or transit line, or street, funded by a public entity and located on publicly owned land or in the right-of-way or a public easement. PART 2. City Code Section 25-1-112 (Fiscal Security) is amended to add a new Subsection (F) to read as follows: (F) A public mobility project in the right-of-way is not required to post fiscal security under this title. PART 3. Section 1.2.4. (Exemptions) of City Code Chapter 25-2, Subchapter E is amended to read as follows: 1.2.4. Exemptions. A. General Exemptions. Except as otherwise provided in this Subchapter, the following types of development are exempt from the requirements of this Subchapter: 1. Development that does not require a site plan under Chapter 25-5, except that Section 2.5 (Exterior Lighting) shall apply; 2. Development in the following zoning districts: Agricultural (AG) district; Aviation (AV) district; and a. b. c. Traditional neighborhood (TN) district; 5/16/2022 5:10 PM Page 1 of 15 COA Law Department 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 3. Development built pursuant to the overlay district provisions of the University Neighborhood Overlay (UNO) district; 4. Development of a public primary or secondary educational facility; 5. Development built pursuant to the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Redevelopment Plan; 6. Development of an industrial use or unmanned communication services, construction sales and service, drop-off recycling collection facility, equipment repair or scrap and salvage services use that is not located on a Core Transit Corridor; 7. Interior remodeling of a building. 8. Development for which public access is prohibited due to health, safety and welfare reasons; 9. Development …
Crossroads Logistics Center Additions 1 8500 East Parmer Lane SP-2021-0169D Tunde Daramola Environmental Review Specialist Senior Development Services Department 2 OUTLINE • Property Data • Synopsis • Existing Conditions • Variance Request • Grading Exhibit • Retaining Structure • Variance Recommendation Property Data • Gilleland Creek Watershed • Suburban Watershed Classification • Desired Development Zone • ETJ • Not located over Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone • No Critical Environmental Features on property 3 North Synopsis 4 • • • • The project consists of three tracts of land equaling 104.23 acres located at the northeast corner of State Hwy 130 and Parmer Lane. Project proposes the construction of four office/warehouse buildings totaling 1,100,480 square feet including water quality ponds, rain garden, wastewater and drainage improvements. Project is in the 2-mile ETJ and lies within a manufacturing corridor with warehouse buildings ranging from 211,680 square feet to 358,400 square feet. Property slopes from 550 feet in the SW corner to 520 feet in the NE corner. 5 North Existing Conditions 6 Ground vegetation is typical grasses, prairie, elm, mesquite, hackberry/ No CEF/CWQZ Variance Request 7 • To allow fill in excess of 4 feet and up to 17 feet within the Desired Development Zone. (LDC 25-8-342) Proposed Site Plan and Grading 8 NTS North Retaining Structure 200’ CEF setback 9 • To structurally contain fill and minimize the amount of grading • Resist lateral pressure of the soil. • Prevent movement of soil downward. Retaining Walls • Enhancing stability. NTSNorth Variance recommendation 10 Staff recommends the variance, having determined that the required findings of fact have been met. Staff also recommends and supports the following conditions in accordance to approved variance exhibits: • Increase setback area by a minimum of 1.09acre for existing CEF. • Preserve trees (not required in the ETJ) • Apply City of Austin Landscaping Ordinance (not required in the ETJ) • Increase tree inches on site/mitigation (not required in the ETJ). • Provide structural containment of fill with a retaining wall (552lf). 11 THANK YOU
1 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20220518-003b Date: May 18, 2022 Seconded by: Kevin Ramberg Subject: Proposed changes to the City Land Development Code Title 25 (§ 25-1, § 25-2, § 25-8) Motion by: Jennifer Bristol RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission has reviewed the proposed code amendments for the mobility projects in the right-of-way. WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the changes to the code where developed in collaboration with eight city departments. WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission understands the purpose code changes. WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the City staff are requesting changes to City Land Development Code Title 25 (§ 25-1, § 25-2, § 25-8) to address challenges to the successful design and construction of public mobility projects in the right-of-way. THEREFORE, Environmental Commission recommends the proposed changes to the City Land Development Code Title 25 (§ 25-1, § 25-2, § 25-8) to address challenges to the successful design and construction of public mobility projects in the right-of-way with the following Env. Commission conditions. Environmental Commission Conditions: 1. Watershed Protection Department report annually to the Env. Commission on the following: a. the public mobility projects that receive administrative variances from impervious cover b. the public mobility projects (and their respective funds) that contributed to the public project limitations, structural control fund, and c. the waters quality improvement projects designed or constructed with these funds. VOTE: 8-3 For: Qureshi, Scott, Schiera, Ramberg, Bristol, Barrett Bixler, Bedford, Nickells Against: Thompson, Aguirre, Brimer Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: None Approved By: Kevin Ramberg, Environmental Commission Chair 2
Special Events Task Force APRIL 2022 Meeting Minutes Wednesday, April 20, 2022 Permitting and Development Center – First Floor, Room 1401 2: 00 p.m. ‐ 4:00 p.m. Taskforce Members in Attendance: James Russell, Jeff Smith, Mandi Thomas, Laurel White, Ingrid Weigand, Shelley Phillips, Frances Thompson, Dan Carroll Staff in Attendance: Sara Henry (ACE), Mike Jones (APD), Quentin Prior (AFD), Bill Manno (ACE), Brydan Summers (ACE), Brian Block (DSD), Frances Hargrove (ATD), Jason Maurer (PARD), Kevin Parker (EMS), Quentin Prior (AFD), Iby Setzer (ARR), Tara Long (DSD), Robert Alvarado (Code) Task Force Members Joining Virtually: Heath Riddles‐Sanchez CALL TO ORDER: Co‐Chair Russell called the task force to order at 2:03 p.m. 1. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: No public communication 2. APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER MINUTES: The task force unanimously approved the meeting minutes for February 2022. 3. STAFF PRESENTATIONS A. ACE Reporting Capabilities Brydan Summers gave a presentation on ACE’s current reporting capabilities and limitations, as well as what information is available from Austin 311 for special event complaints. Member Weigand emphasized the usefulness of getting event set up and take down times and attendance numbers after events to better understand the impact multiple events can have. The Task Force decided they would craft a recommendation that staff provide reporting on the items identified in the subcommittee report for Tiers 3 and 4. An item will be placed on the May agenda to review this proposal and vote. Staff confirmed they review the consolidated list of 311 complaints for events and use that information to request modifications in plans for subsequent years. B. The Denial and Appeals Process Brydan Summers gave a presentation on how the denial and appeals process is administrated. Member White asked if an application is submitted on the deadline date would the appeal be taking place close to the actual event date? The answer is yes, and it’s incumbent on the applicant to submit before, or at least by, the application deadline. Staff reported that there have been denials over the past few years but no requests for appeals, staff typically work with organizers to address concerns to either give approval or be clear about why an event can not be approved. The Task Force discussed the concept of an expedited review process, where applicants could pay an additional fee for faster reviews. Mr. Summers explained that it would require staff from each partner department to be available for each …
Draft Proposal for Post-Event Reporting Recommendation The task force recommends that the Special Events Ordinance be amended to include a robust post-event reporting plan and that the resources necessary to incorporate such reporting be provided to the effected departments. The Special Events Ordinance defines the boundaries for special events incorporating the interests of event organizers, city staff and the public. There is currently no readily available accounting of the success of the ordinance in achieving its aims. The task force feels that post- event reporting is necessary to promote transparency, accountability, continuity (in the face of turnover among staff and event organizers) and a reliable basis for future decisions on events. That reporting should be consolidated so as to be accessible to interested members of the public. Recognizing that such reporting places an additional burden on staff, the task force recommends that the necessary additional resources be provided to implement this important task. Until post-event reporting is well-established, it should be required for only the most impactful events (currently designated as Tier 3 and 4 events). The task force has agreed upon the following matrix of items to be included in post-event reports, with the sources indicated: Item Event History (years of existence - one time or multi-year) If multi-year, year first established Name of Producer, Production Company Number of attendees per event day and in total Time of event (weekend/weekday; daytime/nighttime) Length of event (hours/days) Length of set-up/take-down that add to event days Neighborhood barricades required Yes/No Road closures Yes/No Free event/paid event Amplified Sound Yes/No Parking Plan required Yes/No Alcohol Served Yes/No Food Served Yes/No Source Application Application Application Requires confirmation Requires confirmation Requires confirmation Requires confirmation Application Application Application Application Application Application Application Length (in hours/days) of closure/barricades, including pre and post event Requires confirmation City Resources involved: Police/Fire/EMS/Solid Waste/PARD/Music Office Requires confirmation Complaints Received via 311 if any (Noise, Traffic, Parking, Public Nuisance, etc.) Post-Event Report Pass/Fail (if Fail, with comments) from AFD, APD, APH, EMS, PARD, Sound, Resource Recovery, Transportation Post-Event Report
Redevelopment and Expansion History Project Proof of Concept Project Considerations Project Financing Hilton Bond Indenture and RFQ Release Next Steps June 10, 2021- Request for Council approval of the Construction Manager at Risk (CMR) Methodology Allows the Convention Center team to release RFQ and RFP for architect/design work and the Construction Manager, respectively, with notification to Council prior to release June 10, 2021- Council Resolution 20210610-096 City Council affirms its commitment to the planning principles documented in Resolution No. 20190523-029, the Palm District Planning Initiative and provides guidance for design elements and direction to be included in the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for architecture/engineering services for redevelopment and expansion The new Center will be a larger, more efficient facility within a smaller footprint, and the project will deliver an active, community-friendly event facility that enhances the culturally rich fabric of the Palm District Rentable Square Footage Current Space (sq. ft.) Master Plan Target (sq. ft.) Proof of Concept (sq. ft.) Meeting Space 65,000 120,000 – 140,000 Exhibit Space 247,000 450,000 Multipurpose Space* Ballroom Space 64,000 100,000 – 120,000 152,000 372,000 100,000 85,000 Total 376,000 670,000-710,000 709,000 *Multipurpose Space will bring Exhibit space in line with Master Plan Source: HVS Existing Site Barrier between east and west No ground level public interaction Low density No green space Inadequate space for event demand Overview Reaches target size with a vertical approach Integrated redevelopment with adjacent community investments (Project Connect, Palm District) Economically beneficial to the City Larger facility, smaller footprint Exhibit halls and loading docks underground Allows for P3 development on the site 2nd and 3rd street reopened to multi-modal traffic, reconnecting east and west Public Benefits Bringing the local community back Expansive green space at street level Integration with CapMetro’s Project Connect Blue Line and Palm District initiative Street grid reopened and connected east and west P3 development Substantial retail opportunities at ground level Community space along Red River Project construction and operations remain fully funded through the Convention Center allocation of Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT), 2% expansion HOT, and Convention Center revenues. Funding model developed in conjunction with City finance team and outside financial advisors The Convention Center Expansion Team and consultants have finalized the RFQ and continues to make progress on the many remaining facets of the …
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 Mission & Purpose of the Tourism Commission PURPOSE AND DUTIES. The purpose of the board is: (A) The Tourism Commission is established to provide expertise and recommendations to the city council concerning hotel occupancy tax revenue collected by the city and issues related to and that promote tourism. (B) The commission shall advise the city council on: (1) matters relating to the allocation, investment, and budgets for the hotel occupancy tax revenue and other related funds; (2) city infrastructure and facility investments related to tourism; (3) special events and other city events that have a major tourism component; (4) review and recommendations for marketing related to advertising of Austin, Austin special events, music, art, cultural, and other existing or future tourist attractions; (5) studies, reports, and plans related to the Austin Convention Center and any plans for expansion; (6) state and federal legislation related to the municipal use of hotel occupancy taxes; (7) and any other items related to tourism and hotel occupancy taxes deemed necessary by the (C) The commission shall consist of 11 members, nominated by each council member and the mayor city council or the Tourism Commission. and appointed by the city council. (D) The commission shall convene its first meeting no later than Austin 28, 2018, meeting monthly as required to provide timely recommendations to Council. MEMBERSHIP. (A) The board is composed of eleven members appointed by the city council. (B) A member serves at the pleasure of the city council. (C) Board members serve for a term of four years beginning March 1st on the year of appointment. (D) An individual board member may not act in an official capacity except through the action of the board. (E) A board member who is absent for three consecutive regular meetings or one-third of all regular meetings in a “rolling” twelve-month timeframe automatically vacates the member’s position subject to the holdover provisions in Section 2-1-27 of the City Code. This does not apply to an absence due to illness or injury of the board member, an illness or injury of a board member’s 1 2 3 4 5 6 …
1 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20220518 003a Date: May 18, 2022 Subject: Proposed changes to the Land Development Code § 25-7-93 and 25-7-96 to include a commercial redevelopment exception Seconded by: Kevin Ramberg Motion by: Jennifer Bristol RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration completed a study of historical rainfall for Texas in 2018 called Atlas 14 that showed that the Austin area is experiencing heavier rainfall more frequently and that the probability of severe flooding is greater than previously realized. WHEREAS, in response, the City of Austin revised its floodplain regulations and adopted interim floodplain maps until a citywide floodplain study could be completed. As part of the revised floodplain regulations, a Residential Redevelopment Exception was created, among other items, to promote redevelopment that reduces flood risk for development residential properties. WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the City staff are requesting changes to Land Development Code § 25-7-93 and § 25-7-96 to promote flood risk reduction when redeveloping commercial properties. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the proposed changes to Land Development Code § 25-7-93 and § 25-7-96 with the following Environmental Commission Conditions: Environmental Commission Conditions: • Continue to inform the public through outreach and public comment events • Include the high hazard maps for those outreach events. VOTE: 9-2 For: Qureshi, Schiera, Ramberg, Bristol, Barrett Bixler, Aguirre, Thompson, Bedford, and Nickells Against: Brimer and Scott Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: None Approved By: Kevin Ramberg, Environmental Commission Chair 2
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20220518 004a Date: May 18, 2022 Subject: 1881 Westlake Drive, SP-2021-0349D Seconded by: Perry Bedford Motion by: Jennifer Bristol RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting to vary from LDC 25-8- 281(C)(2)(b) to allow the construction within 150-foot of a rimrock Critical Environmental Feature (CEF). WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the site is located in the Lake Austin and Bee Creek watersheds, Water Supply Rural, Drinking Water Protection Zone. WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that staff recommends this variance with conditions, having determined the findings of fact to have been met. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the variance request with the following: Staff Conditions: 1. Remove existing boat dock and access path as specified on plans. 2. restore disturbed areas per City Standard Specification 609S. 3. All construction to occur via barge. VOTE: 11-0 For: Bedford, Qureshi, Scott, Thompson, Schiera, Barrett Bixler, Nickells, Bristol, Ramberg, Aguirre, Brimer Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: None 1 Approved By: Kevin Ramberg, Environmental Commission Chair 2
1 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20220518 004b Date: May 18, 2022 Subject: Crossroads Logistics Center Additions, SP-2021-0169D Seconded by: Perry Bedford Motion by: Jennifer Bristol RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill over 4 feet up to 17 feet. WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the site is located in the Gilleland Creek, Suburban watershed, Desired Development Zone. WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that staff recommends this variance, having determined the findings of fact to have been met. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the variance request with the following: Staff Conditions: Increase setback area by a minimum of 1.09 acres for existing CEF. • • Preserve trees/natural areas. • Apply City of Austin Landscaping Ordinance on ETJ site. • • Provide structural containment of fill with a retaining wall. Increase tree inches on-site/mitigation. VOTE 11-0 For: Bedford, Qureshi, Scott, Thompson, Schiera, Barrett Bixler, Nickells, Bristol, Ramberg, Aguirre, Brimer Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: None Approved By: Kevin Ramberg, Environmental Commission Chair 2
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Downtown Commission Recommendation Number: 20220518-2c Downtown Public Improvement District Authorization The Downtown Commission recommends that the Austin City Council support the authorization of the Downtown Public Improvement District. Commissioner Joel Sher Seconded By: Commissioner Ralph Ishmael Date of Approval: May 18, 2022 For: Chair August Harris, Vice Chair Christopher Lehman, Commissioner Ralph Ishmael, Commissioner Laura Templeton, Commissioner Joel Sher, Commissioner Megan Meisenbach, Absent: Commissioner Kelan Robinson, Commissioner Josh Lickteig, Commissioner Mike Lavigne. Commissioner Preston Reine was off the dais. Vacant: Commissioner District 3 Attest: Christine Maguire, Commission Executive Liaison, Economic Development Department Christine Maguire, Economic Development Department Recommendation Motioned By: Vote 6-0 Against: None Abstain: None
