MEETING OF THE ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION NOVEMBER 14, 2022 6:00 PM AUSTIN ENERGY HEADQUARTERS/SHUDDE FATH CONFERENCE ROOM 4815 MUELLER BLVD AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Electric Utility Commission maybe 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 contact Robin Otto, at Robin.Otto@austinenergy.com or via phone at 512-322-6254. AGENDA Members: Marty Hopkins, Chair Dave Tuttle, Vice Chair Marshall Bowen Randy Chapman Cary Ferchill Karen Hadden Makenna Jonker Cyrus Reed Kay Trostle Vacant Vacant CALL MEETING TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Electric Utility Commission Regular meeting on October 18, 2022. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS 2. Recommend authorizing negotiation and execution of a contract with Camlin Inc to provide and install a system for monitoring the bushings on a power transformer at Sand Hill Energy Center, in an amount not to exceed $130,000. 3. Recommend authorizing award of a contract with PWR Storage Solutions, LLC d/b/a Power Storage Solutions to provide and install an uninterruptible power supply, stand- alone battery charger, and power conditioning transformer, in an amount not to exceed $120,000. 4. Recommend authorizing negotiation and execution of two multi-term contracts with Transworld Systems Inc. and I C System Inc. for collection services for delinquent utility accounts each for up to five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $3,000,000, divided between the contractors. 5. Recommend authorizing reimbursement of costs to Waller Creek Owner, LLC., for the service pipe connection to interconnect the Waller Building to the Austin Energy (AE) downtown District Cooling System in an amount not to exceed $2,308,703. 6. Recommend authorizing an amendment to a cooperative contract with Carahsoft Technology Corp. for continued ServiceNow products, services, and software, including maintenance and support, to increase the amount by $477,040 and to extend the term by four months, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $7,632,090. 7. Recommend authorizing negotiation and execution of a …
Item 12 Draft Resolution on a Required Update to the Resource Plan Electric Utility Commission November 14, 2022 WHEREAS, the Electric Utility Commission has been given the important task of reviewing and advising the City Council on progress on the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2030; and WHEREAS, the Resource plan approved by City Council in 2020 includes a specific direction that the plan be updated in five years, unless conditions change warranting a need for a new update, stating “Austin Energy will conduct an update of this 2030 Plan in advance of its cost-of-service study in approximately five years from adoption of the 2030 Plan, or sooner if significant changes in technology or market conditions warrant. At the end of 2022 the EUC will decide whether there have been sufficient changes in circumstances that an interim update would be beneficial.”; and WHEREAS, the plan laid out a vision for ending Austin Energy’s use of power from the burning of coal by stating “Austin Energy will maintain its current target to cease operation of Austin Energy’s portion of the Fayette Power Project (FPP) coal plant by year-end 2022. Austin Energy will continue to recommend to the City Council the establishment of any cash reserves necessary to provide for that schedule.”; and WHEREAS, Austin Energy has not been able to meet this deadline of ceasing operation of Austin Energy’s portion of the Fayette Power Plant (FPP); WHEREAS, the 2020 Resource Plan required Austin Energy to conduct a transmission study to look at how to boost the use of storage and renewables both within our load zone and from imported clean energy from outside our load zone and that transmission study is expected to be completed and reviewed by staff by June 2023; and WHEREAS, since the plan was adopted by city council in 2020, other major changes have occurred, including impacts to the electric grid caused by Winter Storm Uri, and major changes implemented by both the Legislature and the Public Utility Commission of Texas which have and could further change our energy-only market and required ancillary services; and WHEREAS, the Public Utility Commission is expected to take further action in early 2023 that could fundamentally change our energy and ancillary services market; and WHEREAS, the cost of natural gas increased by roughly 288 percent between August of 2020 and August of 2022, creating both major expenses …
Resolution on Value of Solar Tariff in Austin Energy Rate Case Electric Utility Commission November 14, 2022 WHEREAS, the Electric Utility Commission has been given the important task of reviewing and advising the City Council on the Austin Energy’s proposed changes to base rates; and WHEREAS, the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2030 and the Austin Climate Equity plan, both adopted by Council, include goals for increasing the use of local customer-sited solar energy in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollution, improve resilience, and keep bills affordable; and WHEREAS, Austin Energy has proposed important changes to the Value of Solar tariffs as part of its base rate that could impact these goals; WHEREAS, the Value of Solar tariff is essential for facilitating the continued use of local customer-site solar energy; and WHEREAS, it is important for the Value of Solar tariff to accurately compensate customers with on-site solar energy for the energy they produce, and to provide a rate that isn’t too volatile, in order to attract investment in customer-sited solar; and WHEREAS, if a portion of the Value of Solar fee is paid for by the Energy Efficiency Fee instead of the Power Supply Adjustment fee, then some customers will be exempted from their fair share of the costs since they are exempted from the Energy Efficiency Fee, creating the potential for a cross-subsidy; WHEREAS, the Impartial Hearings Examiner found that while Austin Energy’s proposed changes were reasonable, they also urged better consultation with stakeholders going forward; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Electric Utility Commission recommends that the Austin City Council do the following when adopting the updated Value of Solar tariff as part of Austin Energy’s base rate package: 1. Adopt Austin Energy’s Value of Solar rate and methodology as proposed in its Base Rate Filing Package and as adopted by the Impartial Hearing Examiner in his Final Recommendation, with the exception that Value of Solar Societal Benefits should continue to be collected through the PSA. 2. Base the avoided costs of the Value of Solar rate on a rolling five-year average, and conduct the Value of Solar avoided cost assessment annually but require Austin Energy to change the rate not more frequently than every three years based on a rolling five-year average of avoided costs. 3. Direct Austin Energy to hire a qualified third party, with experience in …
Resolution of the Electric Utility Commission on Austin Energy’s Base Rate Proposal November 14, 2022 WHEREAS the Electric Utility Commission has been given the important task of reviewing proposed modifications to Austin Energy’s base rates; WHEREAS, Austin Energy released their proposed base rate package in April of 2022, proposing a significant increase on several customer classes, including residential and small business customers; WHEREAS, a base rate proceeding was recently concluded before an Independent Hearings Examiner with filings of exceptions and briefs by some 10 parties to the Austin Energy base rate proceedings; WHEREAS, Austin Energy’s initial proposal would raise revenues and rates by approximately $48 million, a proposal that was reduced by approximately $13 million due to changes made by Austin Energy in the course of the proceeding, meaning the current Austin Energy proposal is to raise rates by approximately $35.7 million; WHEREAS, the Independent Hearings Examiner has recommended a smaller revenue requirement of approximately $31.3 million, but also indicated a need to look at differential sales during the unique year of 2021 which might lower that recommended revenue requirement substantially; WHEREAS, the Independent Consumer Advocate hired by the City has instead proposed a much smaller revenue increase of approximately $6.5 million, with a much smaller impact on residential consumers; WHEREAS, multiple parties including the IHE itself have raised concerns that Austin Energy’s proposed residential rate design - which would increase the fixed monthly fee from $10 to $25 and flatten the incentive to conserve energy by reducing the number of tiers from 5 to 3 is a significant change to our residential rate design and could represent a shock to Austin Energy residential consumers, particularly those that are not protected by CAP; WHEREAS, multiple parties have identified other potential savings that could reduce the revenue requirement significantly, including adjustments to recognize the uniqueness of the test year, which included both a major winter storm and a pandemic; WHEREAS, the rising costs of shelter combined with rising utility costs most heavily impact those households with the lowest incomes and the thousands of eligible families that are not presently receiving CAP program benefits, WHEREAS, the Austin City Council just approved new tariffs for the Power Supply Adjustment, Regulatory Charge and CBC, which collectively will increase the average residential bill by some $15 per month over current charges, and adoption of the Austin Energy proposal could increase overall residential bills by at …
Item 10 Electric Utility Commission 2023 Meeting Schedule The Electric Utility Commission meets monthly on the second Monday of the month, unless otherwise determined by the Commission. If the regular meeting day conflicts with a holiday, the meeting will be held on the following Monday. Meetings are held at 6:00 p.m. in the Shudde Fath Conference Room at Austin Energy HQ, 4815 Mueller Blvd. Changes to the above regarding date, time or location will be noted on meeting agendas. MEETING DATES January 9, 2023 February 13, 2023 March 21, 2022 April 10, 2023 May 8, 2023 June 12, 2022 July 10, 2023 August 14, 2023 September 11, 2023 October 16, 2023 November 13, 2023 CANCELLED DATES March 13, 2023* October 9, 2023** December 11, 2023 *AISD/UT/etc. Spring Break **Columbus/Indigenous Peoples Day
EUC Report re Council Action November 14, 2022 Item 13 Items below recommended by EUC October 17; Council approved on date indicated in parenthesis. 2. (10/27) Recommend authorizing negotiation and execution of a multi-term cooperative contract with SHI-GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS Inc, to provide Novell SUSE software maintenance and support for up to three years for a total contract amount not to exceed $495,000. 3. (10/27) Recommend approving issuance of a five-year production-based incentive (PBI) to Paloma Ridge Owner, LLC, for the installation of solar electric systems on their facility located at 13620 N FM 620 Rd, Austin, TX 78717, in an amount not to exceed $2,041,981. 4. (11/3) Recommend authorizing negotiation and execution of a contract with Texas AirSystems, LLC for modular heat exchanger skids, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $25,000,000. 5. (11/3) Recommend authorizing negotiation and execution of a contract with Thielsch Engineering Inc. for power production maintenance, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $20,000,000.
Item 2 Posting Language ..Title Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with Camlin Inc. to provide and install a system for monitoring the bushings on a power transformer at Sand Hill Energy Center, in an amount not to exceed $130,000. [Note: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the goods and services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established]. ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) 1100 JMF3015 for these goods and services. The solicitation was issued on November 15, 2021, and it closed on January 4, 2022. Of the two offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the best evaluated, responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a log of offers received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Documents. Prior Council Action: Click or tap here to enter text. For More Information: Respondents to this solicitation, and their representatives, shall continue to direct inquiries to the solicitation’s Authorized Contact Persons: Julia Finn, at 512-974-2835 or Julia.Finn@austintexas.gov or Diana McIntosh, at 512-974-2034 or Diana.McIntosh@austintexas.gov. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: November 14, 2022 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide a system for monitoring the bushings on a power transformer and the system’s installation at Sand Hill Energy Center. The system will provide real-time information about the transformer bushings to detect deterioration. A bushing failure could result in loss or reduction in generation from the plant. An evaluation team with expertise in this area evaluated the offers and scored Camlin Inc. as the best to provide these services based on schedule and solution, proposer experience and personnel, price, local presence, and service-disabled business enterprise. ..Strategic Outcome(s) Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All. Item 3 Posting Language ..Title Authorize award of a contract with PWR Storage Solutions, LLC d/b/a Power Storage Solutions to provide and install an uninterruptible power supply, stand-alone battery charger, and power conditioning transformer, in an amount not to exceed $120,000. [Note: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9D (Minority …
2. 3. 4. 5. REGULAR MEETING of the ARTS COMMISSION November 14, 2022 at 6:00 PM Permitting and Development Center, Room 1407 6310 Wilhelmina Delco, Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the ARTS 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 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 Jesús Pantel at jesus.pantel@austintexas.gov or at 512-974-9315. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Celina Zisman - Chair, Heidi Schmalbach - Vice Chair, Brett Barnes, Lulu Flores, Felipe Garza, Acia Gray, Monica Maldonado, Michelle Polgar, Amy Mok AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on October 17, 2022. 1. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion of the Art in Public Places Liaison Report by Commissioner Gray Discussion of the Austin Economic Development Corporation/Cultural Trust Advisory Committee by Austin Economic Development Corporation Board Member Carl Settles Discussion of the Downtown Commission by Commissioner Mok Presentation by Anne Gatling Haynes of Austin Economic Development Corporation on Cultural Trust next steps STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing regarding the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center by Laura Esparza, Parks & Recreation Department Division Manager Staff briefing regarding an update on the Hotel Occupancy Tax by Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment Program Manager Staff briefing regarding the Cultural Arts Funding Programs by Meghan Wells, Cultural Arts Division Manager, and Laura Odegaard, Cultural Investment Program Manager DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Approve Art in Public Places Artwork Loan Renewal of Atlas IV by Betty Gold Approve Art in Public Places Artwork Loan Renewal of Dayton by Jim Huntington Approve Art in Public Places Artwork Loan Renewal of Blue Float by Peter Reginato Approve Art in Public Places Artwork Loan Renewal of Mystic Raven by David Deming Approve artist Xavier Schipani’s Final Design for the AFD Lockeroom - Phase 6 AFD 16 & 12 Art in Public Places Projects Approve 2023 Arts Commission meeting schedule …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the URBAN RENEWAL BOARD NOVEMBER 14, 2022, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1401/1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR. AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 *NOTE: The Urban Renewal Board no longer meets at the Street-Jones Building. Some members of the Urban Renewal Board 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 Courtney Banker, (512) 974-3114 or courtney.banker@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Danielle Skidmore Amit Motwani Nathaniel Bradford Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first 10 speakers who registered to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting, if speaking virtually, 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 URB’s regular meeting on October 17, 2022. 1. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation and discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Austin Economic Development Corporation, including updated program scenarios/ financial analysis and draft RFP criteria (Anne Gatling Haynes, AEDC and consultants) 1 of 2 3. 4. Presentation and discussion related to urban renewal district precedents and approaches, and discussion of the future vision of the URB (Anne Gatling Haynes, AEDC and Chair Escobar) Update of licensee use of property covered by the license agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and Capitol View Arts (Vice Chair Pierce, Clifford Gillard, Capitol View Arts) 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 Courtney Banker at Housing and Planning Department, at (512) 974-3114, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Urban Renewal Board, please contact Courtney Banker at (512) 974- 3114. 2 of …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES Monday, October 17, 2022 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD DRAFT MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2022 The URBAN RENEWAL BOARD convened on MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2022, at the Permitting and Development Center - 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. in Austin, Texas. Chair Manuel Escobar called the Urban Renewal Board meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Manuel Escobar (Chair), Nathaniel Bradford, Amit Motwani, and Jacqueline Watson Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: N/A Board Members Absent/off the dais: Vice Chair Darrell Pierce, Commissioner Skidmore, and Commissioner Tetey were absent. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No members of the public signed up to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s September 19, 2022, meeting. The minutes from the meeting of September 19, 2022, were approved on Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Bradford’s second, on a 4-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation and discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Austin Economic Development Corporation, including engagement to date and preliminary program scenarios/ preliminary financial analysis (Anne Gatling Haynes, AEDC and consultants) Anne Gatling-Haynes presented. 1 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES Monday, October 17, 2022 Presentation and discussion related to urban renewal district precedents and approaches, and discussion of the future vision of the URB (Anne Gatling Haynes, AEDC and Chair Escobar) This item was postponed until the next meeting. Update of licensee use of property covered by the license agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and Capitol View Arts (Vice Chair Pierce, Clifford Gillard, Capitol View Arts) This item was postponed until the next meeting. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action regarding Council action on the E. 11th and 12th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining Districts (NCCDs), and the Urban Renewal Plan (URP) (Chair Escobar) Chair Escobar led the discussion; no further action was taken. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair (Clerk’s Office) Commissioner Motwani moved to continue with the existing slate of Commissioner Escobar as Chair and Commissioner Pierce as Vice Chair. Commissioner Watson seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 4-0, on the condition that Commissioner Pierce is still willing to serve as Vice Chair. Staff will verify with Commissioner Pierce before the next meeting. Discussion and possible action related to the 2023 regular URB meeting schedule (Clerk’s Office) On Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Bradford’s second, the 2023 URB …
Implementing inclusive and equitable public development services as a non-profit partner to the City of Austin November 14, 2022 Urban Renewal Board Urban District Precedents ▪ Urban Renewal Statute-Structure ▪ District Goals & Purposes ▪ District Structure Precedents ▪ Discussion Any consideration of district or neighborhood work starts with a broader discussion about purpose, activities, then governance and capacity/sustainability. The following presentation is meant to be a springboard for discussion, and is not a recommendation for future district structure. Austin EDC 2 Urban Renewal Statute ▪ Under Chapter 374, of the Texas Local Government Code, the City carries out Urban Renewal activities through an Urban Renewal Agency (URA). ▪ Created December 7, 1959 , 11 Modifications ▪ 6 urban renewal areas were created – 4 terminated Jan 1, 2005 ▪ Remaining plans: ▪ East 11th - 12th Streets ▪ University East Project - Non-active plan. ▪ Plan expires December 31, 2028, with an evaluation in December 2024 to determine if the Plan should remain in effect. ▪ Urban Renewal Statute and powers are a ‘tool’ in the toolbox for revitalization Austin EDC 3 Urban Renewal Statute The Urban Renewal Agency (URA) powers are defined in Chapter 374 of the Texas Local Government Code. ▪A municipality may exercise urban renewal project powers through a board or through municipal officers selected by the governing body of the municipality by resolution. The municipality may exercise those powers through an urban renewal agency created under this subchapter if the governing body by resolution determines that the creation of an urban renewal agency is in the public interest. An urban renewal agency created under this subchapter may exercise all the urban renewal project powers of the municipality. Austin EDC 4 Urban Renewal Statute The Urban Renewal Agency (URA) powers are defined in Chapter 374 of the Texas Local Government Code. State law authorizes the URA to: ▪ prepare property under its control for sale or transfer; ▪ conduct preliminary surveys to determine if undertaking an urban renewal project is feasible; ▪ conduct urban renewal projects described in an urban renewal plan; and ▪ develop, test, and report methods and techniques for the prevention of slums and urban blight and conduct demonstrations and other activities in connection with those methods and techniques, and apply for, accept, and use federal grants made for those purposes. Austin EDC 5 Urban Renewal Statute As defined in Chapter 374 of …
REGULAR MEETING of the LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION MONDAY, November 14, 2022 7:00 P.M. City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, Room 1406 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the 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, contact Alyssa Parra, the Commission’s staff liaison, at 512-974-2934 or Alyssa.Parra@AustinTexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Commissioner Ryn Gonzales, Chair Kannou Curette, Vice Chair Christian Vieira Dr. Victor Martinez Darcy Rendon Emily Bush VACANT VACANT District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 Marti Bier District 5 District 6 District 7 Appointment Stakeholder District 8 District 9 District 10 Mayor Stakeholder Stakeholder Appointment Commissioner Stakeholder Melissa Taylor Katie Jones Nan Dowling Brandon Wollerson Charles Curry VACANT AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up before the meeting is called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. MOTION TO SUSPEND ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission’s Regular Meeting on October 10, 2022. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. 5. Discussion and possible action of vacant and future Commission positions. Discussion and possible action of the FY23 regular meeting schedule Discussion and possible action on yearly retreat date and agenda items. Discussion and possible action on creating and appointing members to a new workgroup on Housing; including authorization for those workgroup members to speak on behalf of the Commission to other commission workgroups and the JIC. Discussion and possible action on increasing the participation of the LGBTQ community in the JIC January town hall. Discussion and possible action related to problems in the Police Oversight, Civil Rights, and Equity Offices. Discussion and possible action of the JIC budget work session. Discussion of meeting with Jason Alexander regarding the LGBTQ Community Liaison position in the City Manger’s Office. Discussion of the Joint Inclusion Committee's Q&A document regarding working groups from the City Clerk's Office. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY FOOD POLICY BOARD MONDAY, MOVEMBER 14, 2022, FROM 6:00 TO 8:00 PM CITY OF AUSTIN PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM NUMBER 2103 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Austin Travis County Food Policy Board 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 Amanda Rohlich, 512-974-3164, Amanda.Rohlich@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Sharon Mays, Chair Andrea Abel Lisa Barden Joi Chevalier, Vice-Chair Frances Deviney Kacey Hanson Cecilia Hogan Adrian Lipscombe Karen Magid Rosamaria Murillo Errol Schweizer AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board Regular Meeting on October, 10, 2022. 1. 2. DISCUSSION ITEMS Presentation by Mark Bethell, Executive Director, Sustainable Food Center Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. Discussion and take possible action on selecting ATCFPB representative to serve on Community Advisory Committee for Food Planning Discussion and take possible action on strategic planning meeting Review Board Member Assignments FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS City Code requires two board members sponsor an item to be included on an agenda. This section of the agenda provides members an opportunity to request items for future agendas. Staff should assume that if there is no objection from other members expressed at the meeting, the members’ silence indicates approval for staff to include on the next agenda. 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 Amanda Rohlich at Office of Sustainability, at 512-974-1364, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For …
ATCFPB Priorities from Strategic Planning Fiscal Year 2022 - 2023 Recap from the October 10, 2022 meeting of the Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board Priorities where there is the most energy 1. Emergency Preparedness, Including Resilience Hubs Leadership: Lisa Barden Supporting Members: Errol Schweizer, Joi Chevalier What would it take? What success looks like Other Questions ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Incentivize activation of food [ vendors?] Develop vendor support pipeline Can city/county request assistance of the national guard or similar resources? Understanding of trusted community locations Example , live far from faith institution Grassroots support, flexibility Consider indoor/greenhouse protected fresh food production Can we empower neighborhood to be hubs? Can we hire CHW to lead hubs? CHW are trusted in communities Ambient storage Inventory maintenance City bags locally made Get manufacturer here ● ● ● ● ● ● ● food for power in Colorado Springs model hub Every city county emergency plan includes food Look for grant funding ( USDA, etc) Fresh food is available for free during times of disaster Positive news stories ... " My needs were met, my city cares and made a plan" Have a food distribution plan + vehicles + nodes ready to go! Emergency food utility ( ie: HTAH - Food Storage) How is info related to this being collected? How are different city/county departments working together? Is this a Policy, Program (if $ needed, March), Administrative Action, Budget Request (March), or Budget Reallocation (March) Relevant COA and TC Dept: COA Homeland Security and Emergency Management TC Office of Emergency Management TC Health and Human Services COA RISE Offices (Resilience, Innovation, Sustainability, and Equity) Austin Public Health ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 2. Improved Food Access for People in Need 7 members is a quorum; WG need 6 or fewer members Leadership: Kacey Hanson, Andrea Abel, Lisa Barden Supporting Members: Adrian Lipscombe, Frances Deviney, Cecilia Hogan, Joi Chevalier What would it take? What success looks like Other Questions ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Grants to start food business Transportation to food access options Provide outlet, city-wide county wide that is a referral or need to direct food access. has info in all food access sources. Commit to communications in targeted communities Map + calendar of existing resources for food pantries Reevaluate food pantry permitting process …
ATCFPB Priorities from Strategic Planning Fiscal Year 2022 - 2023 Recap from the October 10, 2022 meeting of the Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board Priorities where there is the most energy 1. Emergency Preparedness, Including Resilience Hubs Leadership: Lisa Barden Supporting Members: Errol Schweizer, Joi Chevalier What would it take? What success looks like Other Questions ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Incentivize activation of food [ vendors?] Develop vendor support pipeline Can city/county request assistance of the national guard or similar resources? Understanding of trusted community locations Example , live far from faith institution Grassroots support, flexibility Consider indoor/greenhouse protected fresh food production Can we empower neighborhood to be hubs? Can we hire CHW to lead hubs? CHW are trusted in communities Ambient storage Inventory maintenance City bags locally made Get manufacturer here ● ● ● ● ● ● ● food for power in Colorado Springs model hub Every city county emergency plan includes food Look for grant funding ( USDA, etc) Fresh food is available for free during times of disaster Positive news stories ... " My needs were met, my city cares and made a plan" Have a food distribution plan + vehicles + nodes ready to go! Emergency food utility ( ie: HTAH - Food Storage) How is info related to this being collected? How are different city/county departments working together? Is this a Policy, Program (if $ needed, March), Administrative Action, Budget Request (March), or Budget Reallocation (March) Relevant COA and TC Dept: COA Homeland Security and Emergency Management TC Office of Emergency Management TC Health and Human Services COA RISE Offices (Resilience, Innovation, Sustainability, and Equity) Austin Public Health ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 2. Improved Food Access for People in Need 7 members is a quorum; WG need 6 or fewer members Leadership: Kacey Hanson, Andrea Abel, Lisa Barden Supporting Members: Adrian Lipscombe, Frances Deviney, Cecilia Hogan, Joi Chevalier What would it take? What success looks like Other Questions ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Grants to start food business Transportation to food access options Provide outlet, city-wide county wide that is a referral or need to direct food access. has info in all food access sources. Commit to communications in targeted communities Map + calendar of existing resources for food pantries Reevaluate food pantry permitting process …
REGULAR MEETING of the ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION NOVEMBER 14, 2022, 6 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, Room 1101 301 W. Second St. AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the 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 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 Stephanie Hall, by Sunday noon, November 13, at 512-974-2210, or stephanie.hall@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS Craig Nazor, Chair Nancy Nemer Palmer Neuhaus Jo Anne Norton Luis Herrera Kristen Hassen, Parliamentarian Dr. Amanda Bruce AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Ryan Clinton, Vice Chair Lisa Mitchell Katie Jarl Lotta Smagula Beatriz Dulzaides Dr. Paige Nilson The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Animal Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on October 10, 2022. STAFF BRIEFINGS DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Austin Animal Center and Animal Services Monthly Report. 3. Presentation of the Monthly Report by Austin Pets Alive! DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Approve a Recommendation to Council concerning the City of Austin's upcoming Five- 5. Approve the creation of a working group regarding spay/neuter efforts within the Year Strategic Plan. community. 6. Approve the creation of a working group to evaluate and discuss the current state of reports and published literature related to the housing of dogs in Travis County animal shelters. 7. Approve Commission Annual Meeting Schedule for 2023. 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 two days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please contact Stephanie Hall, Office of the City Clerk, 512-974-2210 or at Stephanie.Hall@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Animal Advisory Commission, please contact Stephanie Hall at 512-974-2210 or Stephanie.Hall@austintexas.gov
ITEM6/100 ITEM6/101 ITEM6/102 From: To: Subject: Date: Ramirez, Elaine FW: 1401 East Third Monday, May 11, 2020 2:34:48 PM My original email to City staff questioning the construction at 1401 E 3rd. From: Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2018 1:02 PM To: DSD Help Cc: Subject: 1401 East Third This message is from Jeff Thompson. [ bc-jeffrey.thompson@austintexas.gov ] I sit on the Planning Commission and one of the residents in my district asked me about a new house going up at 1401 E 3rd Street, 78702. It appears to have approved plans for less than the required set back, but there was never a BOA hearing or other variance. Can you please explain how they are allowed to build so close to another house and within the set back? Jeffrey Thompson Boards and Commissions Scheduled Meeting Disclosure Information: Written disclosure is required by visitors when attending a scheduled meeting with a City Official regarding a municipal question for compensation on behalf of another person. Anyone scheduling or accepting a meeting invitation with a City Official must either acknowledge that the disclosure requirement does not apply or respond to the following survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BCVisitorLog IMPORTANT NOTICE: The City of Austin provides e-mail addresses for members of its boards and commissions for their use as board members. This address should not be used for private or personal messages. The views expressed in e-mail messages reflect the views of the authors alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views of any board or commission of which the author may be a member. In particular, the views expressed here do not necessarily reflect those of the City of Austin, or any of its departments, employees or officials. E-mail messages may be subject to required public disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act. ITEM6/103 From: Subject: Date: Attachments: FW: 1401 E 3rd Street Monday, May 11, 2020 2:42:25 PM image002.png image003.png image004.png D5619B4E5E1648509A9623C8BE4D07E6.png 8FF5708083434FEA868AB1891DEEC906.png Several weeks later I’m still chasing the issue. You can see from the pictures that the development is still in early stages. The response is : inspector will notice. To be told now that the inspector didn’t raise the issue early enough is frustrating. From: Sent: Friday, March 2, 2018 4:13 PM To: Subject: Fwd: 1401 E 3rd Street Jeff Thompson Planning Commission D3 Begin forwarded message: From: "Johns, Renee" <Renee.Johns@austintexas.gov> Date: March 2, 2018 at 3:00:04 PM CST To: "Thompson, Jeffrey - …
