PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONSESSIONS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 19, 2022 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 2022 The PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE convened in a REGULAR meeting on FRIDAY, JULY 19, 2022, at 1183 Chestnut Ave. in Austin, Texas. Chair Di Carlo called the PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE Meeting to order at 10:09 a.m. Board Members in Attendance: Anna Di Carlo, Nancy Barnard, Dawn Lewis, Kimberly Taylor, Laura Cottam Sajbel (Ex-Officio) Board Members in Attendance Remotely: None. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board Finance Committee Regular Meeting on July 15, 2022. The motion to postpone the approval of the minutes of the June Parks and Recreation Board Contracts and Concessions Committee meeting to the September meeting of the same committee were approved on Chair Di Carlo’s Motion, Board Member Barnard’s second on a 4-0 vote. Board Member Rinaldi absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing regarding a contract between the City of Austin and Houston-Tillotson University for a Lake Capacity Study for Lady Bird Lake. Patricia Rossett, Business Process Consultant, Parks and Recreation Department, gave a briefing and answered questions. No action was taken on this item. 1. 2. 1 3. 4. 5. PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONSESSIONS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 19, 2022 DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion on the selection of a temporary vendor to provide concessions services at the Zilker Café. Committee Members discussed this item and Jason Maurer, Sales and Events Manager, Parks and Recreation Department answered questions. No action was taken on this item. Discussion on the contract between the City of Austin and Pecan Grove Golf Partners for the Management and Operation of Butler Pitch & Putt Golf Course. Committee Members discussed pulling together a meeting of stakeholders for Butler Pitch & Putt Golf Course. No action was taken on this item. Discussion on the monthly Parks and Recreation Department contract report summarizing new and ongoing contract development that requires City Council approval and/or committee and board recommendations. Committee Members discussed this item and Denisha Cox, Contract Management Supervisor II, Parks and Recreation Department answered questions. No action was taken on this item. None. FUTURE AGENDA ITEM Chair Di Carlo adjourned the meeting at 11:02 a.m. without objection. The amended minutes were approved at the September 16, …
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 virtually, dial +1 346 248 7799 US Meeting ID: 839 3652 8505; Passcode: 661974 https://bit.ly/3S3BE7F Austin, TX (512.477.4488) Thursday, August 18, 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. 1. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on July 21, 2022 CONSENT ITEMS ACTION ITEMS 2. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action on Resolution No. 02757 by the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (the “Authority”) approving the issuance by Austin Affordable PFC, Inc. of its Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Pathways at Rosewood Courts East) Series 2022 3. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action on Resolution No. 02758 by the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (the “Authority”) authorizing the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (the “Authority”) to take such actions necessary or convenient to facilitate the development of the Pathways at Rosewood Courts East (the “Project”) 4. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action on Resolution No. 02759 by the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (the “Authority”) to take such actions necessary or convenient to facilitate the development of Vega II, a multifamily housing development (the “Project”) 5. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action on Resolution No. 02760 by the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (the “Authority”) to take the following actions with regard to Alister Balcones 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 …
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, Austin, TX To attend the meeting virtually, dial +1 346 248 7799 US Meeting ID: 839 3652 8505; Passcode: 661974 https://bit.ly/3S3BE7F Austin, TX (512.477.4488) Thursday, August 18, 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 March 24, 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 …
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, Austin, TX To attend the meeting virtually, dial +1 346 248 7799 US Meeting ID: 839 3652 8505; Passcode: 661974 https://bit.ly/3S3BE7F Austin, TX (512.477.4488) Thursday, August 18, 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 July 21, 2022 Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action on Resolution No. 00211 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 development of Pathways at Rosewood Courts East, which consists of affordable housing units and associated amenities to be constructed upon land ground-leased from the Housing Authority of the City of Austin; (ii) cause AAHC’s wholly owned, subsidiary limited liability company, Pathways at Rosewood Courts East GP, LLC (the “General Partner”) to execute an amended and restated agreement of limited partnership of Pathways at Rosewood Courts East, LP (the “Partnership”) and other related documents; (iii) cause the Partnership to enter into development financing for the Project; and (iv) cause AAHC and/or the General Partner and/or the Partnership to execute any such further documentation as necessary or desirable to allow the consummation of the transactions described herein Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action on Resolution No. 00212 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 Alister Balcones Apartments (the “Development”), which 4. consists of multifamily housing units and associated amenities in Austin, Texas to be ground- leased …
PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE AUSTIN AFFORDABLE PFC, INC. TO BE HELD AT HACA Central Office, 1124 S. Interstate Highway 35, Austin, TX To attend the meeting virtually, dial +1 346 248 7799 US Meeting ID: 839 3652 8505; Passcode: 661974 https://bit.ly/3S3BE7F Austin, TX (512.477.4488) Thursday, August 18, 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 1. 2. ACTION ITEMS Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on March 24, 2022 Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action on Resolution No. 00093: Authorizing the Issuance, Sale and Delivery of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Pathways at Rosewood Courts East), Series 2022; Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of Documents and Instruments Necessary to Carry Out the Financing of Such Multifamily Residential Rental Development; and Containing Other Provisions Relating to the Subject 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. OPEN SESSION 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. 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 …
1. 2. 3. REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the SPECIAL EVENTS TASK FORCE AUGUST 17, 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 June 15, 2022. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Update from Organizers Currently Planning Events – SETF Member RoundTable on Their Experiences Discuss and Review Previously Approved Recommendations That Have Not Yet Been Sent to Council and Recommend Steps To Expedite Recommendations If Desired Discuss and Possible Action on Recommendations to the Sale of Goods Section of Discuss and Possible Action on Recommendations to an Expedited Process for Special 4. 5. Chapter 4-20 ACE Regulations of High-Capacity Venues Discussion on Changes to Special Event Fees Event Permitting 6. 7. 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
REGULAR CALLED MEETING ELECTRIC BOARD Wednesday August 17, 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- 1. Approve the minutes of the Electrical Board Regular Called Meeting from June 15, 2022. STAFF BRIEFING- 2.. Eric Zimmerman- Future of Division Manager of Residential Inspections DISCUSSION 3. Update on Austin Energy Criteria Manual-Point of Service. 4. Austin Energy New Contractor Program for permitting. 5. Residential and Commercial Inspections Update 6.Update on Development Service Dept. Permit Center on permitting issuance and backlogs. 7.Update on Development Services Dept. Plan Review on any new or existing DSD process. 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.
Regular Meeting of the Environmental Commission August 17, 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 the 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 August 3, 2022 (5 minutes) 1 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. Update on ATX Walk Bike Roll to update Austin’s sidewalk, urban trails, and bicycle plans. City Staff: Katie Wettick, Program Manager, Public Works (15 minutes) Name: 1609 Nueces St, Case No. 2022-018844 TP Applicant: Ronald Rodriguez Location: 1609 Nueces St. Council District: District 9 Staff: Naomi Rotramel, City Arborist Ordinance: Heritage Tree Ordinance - LDC 25-8-643- Land Commission Variance Requests: The applicant is appealing the City Arborist’s denial of application. The applicant is requesting the removal of a Heritage Tree with a single stem 30 inches in diameter or larger. Staff Recommendation: The request does not meet the City Arborist approval criteria in LDC 25-8-624(A)(1)(2)(3). The variance is not recommended. (30 minutes) Name: Seton Medical Center Planned Unit Development Amendment No. 2, Case No. C814-92- 0006.02 Applicant: Michele R. Lynch, Metcalfe Wolff Stuart & Williams Location: 1201 W. 38th Street Council District: …
ATX Walk Bike Roll Project Update Environmental Commission Agenda • ATX Walk Bike Roll Overview • Equity Focus • What We’ve Learned So Far • How We’re Moving Forward Goals of ATX Walk Bike Roll • Update three modal plans that identify where to build sidewalks and crossings, urban trails, and bikeways • Embed social and racial equity within the programs • Add maintenance into plans and update project prioritization • Work with partners to create a safer, more connected network • Identify ways to build high quality bicycle and pedestrian pathways in less time ATX Walk Bike Roll Principles & Values • Communities: Travel options affect the way we live • Equity and Diversity – Consider the needs of every community member – all ages, abilities, races, cultures, and classes • Mobility and Accessibility – Serve all ages and abilities, so that everyone has a safe way to travel • Health and Environment – Provide travel options that benefit physical, social, mental, and environmental health • Connections – Connect people to place • Transportation and Housing Affordability – Provide a low-cost way to travel with easier access to transit Timeline • Phase 1: Winter 2021 – Summer 2021 • Equity Framework; Conditions Analysis; Outreach Planning • Outreach goal: introduce project, discuss community needs and priorities to shape guiding values of ATXWBR. • Phase 2: Fall 2021 – Fall 2022 • Programs & Policies; Scenario Evaluation; Project Prioritization; Buildout • Outreach goal: determine where we build, how we prioritize projects, and what we base decisions on. • Phase 3: Fall 2022 – Spring 2023 • Plan Document Development and Revisions • Outreach goal: review and discuss the plans and priorities – did we get Plans it right? • Anticipated Adoption: Spring / Summer 2023 Equity Focus Equity is achieved when race no longer predicts a person’s quality of life outcomes in our community. The City of Austin recognizes that past plans and investments have not met the needs of all Austinites or have actively harmed communities - especially low-income communities and communities of color. This furthered inequalities in transportation, health, safety, housing, and income. Equitable Outreach Goals • Engage communities who have been underrepresented in past planning efforts, such as communities of color and low-income communities so their input meaningfully shapes the project • Prioritize engagement with historically underrepresented and underserved stakeholders by collaborating with key community organizations with access …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: August 17th, 2022 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: 1609 Nueces St. 2022-018844 TP APPLICANT NAME OR ORGANIZATION: Ronald Rodriguez LOCATION: 1609 Nueces St. COUNCIL DISTRICT: District 9 CITY ARBORIST: Naomi Rotramel naomi.rotramel@austintexas.gov ORDINANCE: REQUEST: Heritage Tree Ordinance - LDC 25-8-643- Land Commission Variance The applicant is appealing the City Arborist’s denial of application. The applicant is requesting the removal of a Heritage Tree with a single stem 30 inches in diameter or larger. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The request does not meet the City Arborist approval criteria in LDC 25- 8-624(A)(1)(2)(3). The variance is not recommended. TO: FROM: DATE: REQUEST: MEMORANDUM City of Austin Environmental Commission Naomi Rotramel, City Arborist Development Services Department August 17th, 2022 CASE FOLDER: 2022-018844 TP The applicant is appealing the City Arborist’s denial of application. The applicant is requesting the removal of a Heritage Tree with a single stem 30 inches in diameter or larger. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Case Description: of the City Arborist’s determination to deny an administrative variance for the removal of a Heritage Tree at 1609 Nueces St. The site is zoned GO (General Office) and is in District 9. Case Timeline: • This case is an appeal th • , 2022 - A Tree Ordinance Review Application (TORA) was submitted to the Development Services Feb 10 Department’s online application portal. Trunk diameter was listed as 24 inches on the application. Feb 2022: Google Streetview • • • • • • th th , 2022 – Application was received and passed completeness check. Feb 11 Feb 28 working day (excluding President’s Day). City Arborist staff found that there was insufficient information provided to qualify this Heritage Tree for removal under Dead, Diseased, or Imminent Hazard Criteria in LDC § 25-8-624. City Arborist staff notified applicant the application was denied and if the applicant would like to continue with application, further information was necessary to continue the review. , 2022 – Application was denied on the 10 th June 13, 2022 – Applicant contacts staff regarding review timeline. June 13, 2022 – Staff responds to applicant the review deadlines are consistent with how the City counts review days. June 24, 2022 – Staff receives a Service Estimate Client Service Form dated 6/22/22 from an arborist company. o The service estimate lists the tree diameter at 29”. The client service form did not provide sufficient evidence to determine the health …
1609 Nueces St: Heritage Tree Variance Appeal August 17, 2022 Naomi Rotramel, City Arborist Development Services Department ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION COMMISSION MEETING DATE: August 17th, 2022 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: 1609 Nueces St. 2022-018844 TP NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Ronald Rodriguez LOCATION: 1609 Nueces St. COUNCIL DISTRICT: District 9 CITY ARBORIST: NAOMI ROTRAMEL NAOMI.ROTRAMEL@AUSTINTEXAS.GOV ORDINANCE: REQUEST: Heritage Tree Ordinance - LDC 25-8-643- Land Commission Variance The applicant is appealing the City Arborist denial of application. The applicant is requesting the removal of a Heritage Tree with a single stem 30 inches in diameter or larger. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The request does not meet the City Arborist approval criteria in LDC 25-8-624(A)(1)(2)(3). The variance is not recommended. 2022-018844 TP- 1609 Nueces St. • Case Description • Case Timeline • Staff Findings – Condition of Heritage Tree – Staff Measurements • Variance Request • Staff Recommendation Case Description • The applicant is requesting the removal of a Heritage Pecan. • This case is an appeal of the City Arborist’s determination to deny an administrative variance for the removal of a Heritage tree at 1609 Nueces St. • The site is zoned GO (General Office) and is in District 9. Case Timeline • Feb. 10th, 2022 - A Tree Ordinance Review Application (TORA) was submitted to the Development Services Department’s online application portal. Trunk diameter was listed as 24” on the application. • Feb. 2022: Google street view Case Timeline (cont.) • Feb 11th, 2022 – Application passed completeness check. • Feb 28th, 2022 – Application was denied on the 10th working day (excluding President’s Day). City Arborist staff found that there was insufficient information provided to qualify this heritage tree for removal under Dead, Diseased, or Imminent Hazard Criteria in LDC 25-8-624. City Arborist staff notified applicant the application was denied and if the applicant would like to continue with application, a comprehensive narrative report from a qualified arborist was needed. • • June 13, 2022 – Applicant contacts staff regarding review timeline. June 13, 2022 – Staff responds to applicant the review deadlines are consistent with how the City counts review days. Case Timeline (cont.) • June 24, 2022 – Staff receives a Service Estimate Client Service Form dated 6/22/22 from an arborist company. o The service estimate lists the tree diameter at 29”. The client service form did not provide sufficient evidence to determine the health of the …
COMMISSION MEETING DATE: NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: LOCATION: COUNCIL DISTRICT: ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: WATERSHED: REQUEST: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: STAFF CONDITION: ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA Case No. C814-92-0006.02; Seton Medical Center Planned Unit Development Amendment No. 2 Metcalfe Wolff Stuart & Williams (Michele R. Lynch) August 17, 2022 1201 W. 38th Street 10 Leslie Lilly, Environmental Program Coordinator Leslie.lilly@austintexas.gov Shoal Creek, Urban Watershed, Desired Development Zone To amend a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Staff recommended with conditions 1. This project complies with the following Tier 1 superiority items a. Provide a LEED Silver Rating b. Exceed the minimum landscaping requirements of the City Code as noted on the PUD exhibits 2. The project complies with the following Tier 2 superiority items a. Addition of water quality controls b. Tree plantings use Central Texas native seed stock and are installed with adequate soil volume c. Enhanced City of Austin Dark Sky regulations as noted on PUD exhibit d. Require building design that will reduce the potential for bird/building collisions as noted on PUD exhibit e. The project with provide an Integrated Pest Management System 3. The project commits to collect and beneficially use both rainwater and condensate for cooling water demand Seton Medical Center PUD 1201 West 38 th Street C814-92-0006.02 (PUD Amendment) Leslie Lilly Environmental Program Coordinator Watershed Protection C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T Seton Planned Unit Development • A p p r o v e d b y c o u n c i l i n 1 9 9 3 f o r t h e d e v e l o p m e n t o f t h e S e t o n M e d i c a l C e n t e r a n d a s s o c i a t e d i m p r o v e m e n t s . • T h e a p p l i c a n t i s r e q u e s t i n g a P U D A m e n d m e n t f o r …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET SITE AREA: 12.21 acres DISTRICT: 10 Planned Unit Development Amendment No. 2 CASE: C814-92-0006.02 – Seton Medical Center ZONING FROM / TO: PUD-NP to PUD-NP, to change conditions of zoning ADDRESS: 1201 West 38th Street PROPERTY OWNER: Seton Medical Center, % Altus Group US Inc. (Scott Herndon) AGENT: Metcalfe Wolff Stuart & Williams, LLP (Michele Rogerson Lynch) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant an amendment to planned unit development – neighborhood plan (PUD-NP) combining district zoning as shown in the Proposed Zoning Submittal (Attachment A). For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see pages 2 and 3. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION ACTION: August 17, 2022: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: August 23, 2022: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: September 15, 2022: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: The Applicant has met with the Rosedale Neighborhood Association and President of Brykerwoods Neighborhood Association and is meeting with the Brykerwoods Neighborhood board on August 16, 2022. EXHIBITS AND ATTACHMENTS TO THE STAFF REPORT: Exhibits A and A-1: Zoning Map and Aerial Applicant’s Summary Letter and Proposed Zoning Submittal (Attachment A) C814-92-0006.02 Page 2 CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The Seton Medical Center PUD is bounded by West 38th Street on the north, Medical Parkway to the east, West 34th Street to the south, and medical offices that border the property to the west (GO-V-NP). There are retail and service-oriented commercial uses on the north side of West 38th (SF-3; LO; CS-1-V; LR-V; CS-V; GR-V); medical offices and supporting businesses on the east side of Medical Parkway, the south side of East 34th Street and adjacent to the west (CS-NP; CS-V-NP; GO-CO-NP; GO-NP; GO-V-NP; GR-NP. The PUD is designated as Civic land use on the Central West Austin Combined (Windsor Road) Neighborhood Plan approved by Council in September 2010. Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and A-1 (Aerial View). The PUD was approved by Council in June 1993 and prescribed development intensity according to a Land Use Plan. The PUD also included the following components: 1) limited floor-to-area ratio to 1.48 : 1; 2) prescribed minimum front yard setbacks of 25 feet except for a minimum street side setback of 10 feet along West 34th Street; 3) required a minimum of 11.9% open space; 4) limited height to 120 feet above ground level within 300-540 feet of SF-5 or more restrictive zoned property; 5) required six off-street loading spaces …
HIV Planning Council Community Interest Announcement Presentation on Austin Area HIV/AIDS Data By Ann Robbins, Senior Public Health Advisor Updates from Ending the Epidemic and Fast Track Cities August 17, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. Permitting and Development Center, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Room 1401-1402 Austin, TX A quorum of Council members may be present. No action will be taken, and no Council business will occur. Virtual via Teams: Join on your computer or mobile app Click here to join the meeting Or call in (audio only) +1 512-831-7858,,254098160# Jaseudia Killion Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov (512) 972-5806
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the ECONOMIC PROSPERITY COMMISSION August 17, 2022, 6:30pm City of Austin Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, TX 78752 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 Michelle Clemons at (michelle.Clemons@AustinTexas.gov or 512.974.2713). CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Nathan Ryan, Chair, District 8 Vacant, District 1 Vacant, District 3 Preston Tom, District 5 Amy Noel, District 7 Vacant, Mayor’s Appointee CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Kirsha Haverlah, Vice Chair, District 2 Vacant, District 4 Will Townsend, District 6 Ryan Kurtz, District 9 Kelsey Hitchingham, District 10 Speakers signed up prior to August 16th 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 COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING on July 20, 2022. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and possible actions related to 2022 agenda focuses based on EPC commissioner survey results. 3. Discussion and possible action for creation of additional working groups if needed. Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES Discussion and possible action for Update of Intercommission Working Group Discussion and possible action on new Economic Prosperity Recommendation Joint Sustainability Commission representative and alternate. WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS EPC commissioner survey results related to 2022 agenda focuses 4. 5. 6. 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). Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular
1. REGULAR MEETING of the TOURISM COMMISSION BOARD August 17, 2022 at 3pm Austin Energy HQ Mueller Assembly Rm 1111a/b 4815 Mueller Blvd. Austin, Texas 78723 Some members of the Tourism Commission Board 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 Felicia Ojeda, 512.404.4022 or felicia.ojeda@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Rachel Magee, Chair Alta Alexander Ed Bailey John Riedie Daniel Ronan Mayoral Vacant AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Ken Smith, Vice Chair Greg Chanon Bill Bunch Lois Rodriguez Mike Cannatti 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 Tourism Commission Board Regular Meeting on July 20, 2022. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion regarding convention center expansions by Tom Hazinski, HVS Consultant and Katy Zamesnik, Austin Convention Center Department Chief Administrative Officer DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action on Annual Internal Review and Report Discussion and possible action on Downtown Commission Recommendation 20220420- 2(d) on Convention Center Expansion adopted by the Downtown Commission on April 20, 2022 WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES Updates from the Parks and Environment Working Group Updates from the TPID Working Group 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 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
Meeting of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee August 17, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. Street Jones Building – Room #400A 1000 E. 11th St, Austin, TX 78702 Some members of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee 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, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3509 or greg.dutton@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS Nadia Barrera-Ramirez (Chair) Claire Hempel (Vice-Chair) Awais Azhar Todd Shaw Ann Denkler Jolene Kiolbassa Greg Anderson CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers signed up prior to commencement of the meeting will be allowed to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the June 15, 2022, meeting minutes. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Election of Officers. Elect a chair and vice-chair of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee. 3. Environmental, Drainage, and Landscape Amendments. Discuss and consider a recommendation for adoption of an ordinance amending Title 25 of the City Code relating to environmental, drainage, and landscape requirements. City Staff: Liz Johnston, Watershed Protection Department, (512) 974-2619, Liz.Johnston@austintexas.gov Facilitator: Chair Barrera-Ramirez City Attorney: None 1 4. North Burnet/Gateway Regulating Plan Subdistrict. Discuss and consider a recommendation for adoption of an ordinance amending Title 25 of the City Code to modify the Commercial Mixed Use – Gateway Zone Subdistrict of the North Burnet/Gateway Regulating Plan, to increase the maximum floor-area ratio (FAR) and building height when using a development bonus. City Staff: Jorge Rousselin, Housing and Planning Department, (512) 974-2975, Jorge.Rousselin@austintexas.gov DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Update on Potential Upcoming and Current Code Amendments – City Staff: Greg Dutton, Housing and Planning and Department, (512) 974-3509, Greg.Dutton@austintexas.gov. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Future agenda items will NOT be discussed at the current meeting, but will be offered for initiation, discussion, and/or possible recommendation to the full Planning Commission at a FUTURE meeting. 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 …
C20-2022-006 ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C20-2022-006 Regulating Plan for the North Burnet/Gateway Zoning District Description: Consider an ordinance amending Title 25 of the City Code to modify the Commercial Mixed Use - Gateway Zone Subdistrict of the Regulating Plan to increase the maximum floor-to-area ratio (FAR) and building height when using a development bonus. Proposed Language: See attached draft ordinance and background information. Summary of proposed code amendment • The proposed modification to the CMU-Gateway Zone Subdistrict will increase the maximum FAR and height: o Modify the Maximum FAR with Development Bonus from 8:1 to 12:1. o Modify the Maximum Building Height with Development Bonus from 308 feet to 420 feet. o Revise Figure 4-3: Maximum FAR with Development Bonus, of the North Burnet/Gateway Regulating Plan as described above. o Revise Figure 4-5: Maximum Height with Development Bonus, of the North Burnet/Gateway Regulating Plan as described above. Background: Initiated by City Council Resolution 20220519-040. Council Sponsors: Council Member Leslie Pool, Mayor Pro Tem Alison Alter, Council Member Mackenzie Kelly, Council Member José 'Chito' Vela, Mayor Steve Adler. On June 16, 2022, City Council issued a resolution that directed staff to modify the Commercial Mixed Use - Gateway Zone Subdistrict of the Regulating Plan to increase the maximum floor-to-area ratio (FAR) and building height when using a development bonus. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the proposed code amendment. Board and Commission Actions August 17, 2022: To be reviewed by the Codes and Ordinances Subcommittee. September 13, 2022: To be reviewed by the Planning Commission. Council Action September 29, 2022: A public hearing will be scheduled. Ordinance Number: NA City Staff: Jorge E. Rousselin Phone: (512) 974-2975 Email: Jorge.rousselin@austintexas.gov Figure 4-3 : Maximum Floor - to - Area- Ra�o (FAR) with Development Bonus Revised 08-08-19 LEGEND 2 :1 Maximum FAR 3 :1 Maximum FAR 5 :1 Maximum FAR 8 :1 Maximum FAR Parcel Boundary Rail roads NBG Planning Area Boundary DUVAL G R A F A R C Y M S C I R T E M W O L L O H E N O T S DONLEY DENTON ENERGY R U N D B E R G T E N R U B KRAMER BRAKER MCHALE RUTLAND N O S P M O H T S L I E N LONGHORN INDUSTRIAL D I E R D E T I N U L I E N - C M G …
In‐Process Code Amendments 8/16/22 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. AMENDMENT C20‐2022‐011 Live Music Venue Initiated by Council on 7/28/22 C20‐2022‐009 Sixth St Height Exception Initiated by Council on 6/9/22 C20‐2022‐008 Capitol Dominance Overlay Initiated by Council on 5/19/22 C20‐2022‐007 ADU Initiated by Council on 6/9/22 Combined with C20‐2021‐ 011 C20‐2022‐006 NBG CMU subdistrict change Initiated by Council on 5/19/22 Environmental and Water Quality Initiated by Council on 6/9/22 C20‐2022‐004 Compatibility Changes Initiated by Council on 6/9/22 C20‐2022‐003 South Central Waterfront Regulating Plan Initiated by PC on 6/14/22 C20‐2022‐002 Parkland Dedication Expansion Initiated by Council on 4/7/22 C20‐2021‐013 Floodplain Regulations – Commercial Redevelopment Exception NOTES Creates new use and bonus provisions for live music venue Amends overlay to allow for additional height Allows properties in CDO to participate in Downtown Density Bonus Program Additional direction and clarification on ADU changes Related to C20‐ 2021‐011 Amends height and FAR for CMU subdistrict environmental and water quality regulations Relaxes compatibility standards Creates the SCW Regulating Plan (voluntary overlay) Expands dedication to industrial, commercial, office projects Creates floodplain commercial redevelopment exception LEAD DEPT Economic EST. COUNCIL DATE Late 2022 Development TBD Late 2022 TBD Late 2022 Development Services Summer 2022 Housing and Planning Fall 2022 Housing and Planning Fall 2022 Housing and Planning Late 2022 Parks and Recreation Summer 2022 Watershed Protection Fall 2022 C20‐2022‐005a. & b. Amendments to Fall 2022 Watershed Protection In‐Process Code Amendments 8/16/22 NOTES LEAD DEPT EST. COUNCIL DATE C20‐2021‐012 Residential Allows residential Late 2022 Housing and Planning C20‐2021‐011 ADU Expands Development Services Summer 2022 AMENDMENT Initiated by PC on 12/14/21 in Commercial Initiated by Council on 12/9/21 Expansion Initiated by Council on 12/9/21 C20‐2021‐014 Project Connect Initiated by Council on 10/29/22 C20‐2021‐006 Vertical Mixed Use Affordable Housing Initiated by PC on 7/27/21 Initiated by Council on 11/18/21 C20‐2021‐004 Great Streets Fee‐In‐Lieu Mechanism Initiated by Council 8/22/19 C20‐2021‐003 Downtown Density Bonus Updates Initiated by Council on 4/22/21 C20‐2021‐002 Affordability Unlocked Site Plan Changes …
2022 Environmental Code Amendments Phase 1 Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee A u g u s t 1 7 , 2 0 2 2 C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T Objective • Respond to por tion of Resolution 20220609- 061 that requires staff to bring for th an ordinance related to environmental protection in September amending Title 25 • Key subject areas Stormwater Landscape • • • Water Resource Protection Colorado River Protections • Previously identified minor code amendments and other amendments that meet the • objectives of the resolution Incentivize Missing Middle • C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 2 Progress So Far • Internal Water shed Protection Dept (WPD) technical staff • Input from other depar tments inc luding • Development Services Department • Austin Water • Austin Transportation • CoA Project Connect Office • Housing and Planning • Law • Environmental Commission Workgroup 7/25/2022 • Environmental Commission Update 8/3/2022 C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 3 Next Steps • 9/6/2022 - Environmental Commission • 9/13/2022 - Planning Commission • 9/29/2022 - City Council Phase 2: Greenfield Detention Requirements and Urban Slope Protection September & October Commissions • • November City Council C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 4 Stormwater “ 1 . E s t a b l i s h c r i t e r i a t h a t p r i o r i t i z e w h e n g r e e n s t o r m w a t e r m e t h o …
