SPECIAL EVENTS TASK FORCE REGULAR CALLED MEETING MEETING MINUTES 17, AUGUST 2022 The Special Events Task Force convened in a regular meeting on 17, August, 2022, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Russell called the Special Event Task Force Meeting to order at 2:04 p.m. Task Force Members in Attendance: Mandi Thomas, Frances Thompson, Laurel White, Cindy Lo Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Co-Chair James Russell, Co-Chair Jeff Smith, Health Riddles-Sanchez, Bobby Garza, Dan Carroll, Ingrid Weigand PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No public communication was offered. 1. 2. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the meeting of 6/15/2022 were approved on Member Thompson’s motion, Member White second, and on a unanimous vote. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Update for Organizers Currently Planning Events – SET Member RoundTable on Their Experiences Nothing was discussed for this topic. Discuss and Review Previously Approved Recommendations That Have Not Yet Been Sent to Council and Recommended Steps To Expedite Recommendations if Desired Mr. Summers explained some recommendations that have been voted on by the Task Force have not yet been sent to Council, as members had indicated they might want to submit recommendations all at once when the final report is sent to Mayor and Council. Mr. Summers provided a summary of the recommendations not yet sent to Council. Task Force members discussed that items related to the budget would not likely be considered by Council as the budget adoption process was taking place this week. Mr. 1 Summers provided the Task Force with a list of the remaining agenda topics that have been identified for discussion. Co-Chair Russell asked to revisit the topic later in the meeting after other agenda items were discussed. When this item was re-visited it was determined that all recommendations would be submitted to Council along with the final report in October or November. Discuss and Possible Action on Recommendations to the Sale of Goods Section of Chapter 4-20 Member Lo asked if packaged items that are not for sale, but given away, need an ACE permit. Mr. Manno (ACE) replied no, unless there are requirements for a special event permit met, and explained ACE advises applicants not to block rights-of-way. Mr. Maurer (PARD) replied that if goods are given away in parks that would require a permit, though not necessarily a special event permit, as that is an activity they would want to be informed of. …
RMC Monthly Report July 2022 FY22 Water Conservation Division City of Austin | Austin Water Residential Program Participation, FY22 YTD FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 300 s t i n U f o r e b m u N 200 100 253 200 171 153 163 122 119 89 108 69 66 61 13 15 11 8 + Rainscape 29 31 27 20 15 12 18 8 0 Watering Timer Irrigation Upgrade Irrigation Audits Drought Survival Tools WaterWise Landscape Rainwater Harvesting RMC Monthly Report – July 2022 02 Instant Savings Pilot, FY22 YTD Watering Timer 942 s t i n U f o r e b m u N 1,000 900 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 570 531 330 73 Feb Mar Apr May June • Partnership with AE • $5 discount off Hose-end timers at local Home Depot • Participation more than double original forecast: 2,446 vs 1,000 RMC Monthly Report – July 2022 03 60 50 40 30 20 0 Commercial and Multifamily Program Participation, FY22 YTD FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 54 10 8 11 1 0 0 2 3 0 0 0 0 3 2 1 1 Commercial Audit Commercial Process Rebates Commercial Kitchen Rebates Rainwater Harvesting RMC Monthly Report – July 2022 04 $450,000 $400,000 $350,000 $300,000 $ e v i t n e c n I $250,000 $200,000 $150,000 $100,000 $50,000 $0 Rebates and Incentives Budget, FY22 YTD FY22 Total Budget Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 $420,000 $245,000 $65,000 $63,373.16 $1,007.50 $- Commercial Commercial Multi-Family Multi-Family Residential Residential RMC Monthly Report – July 2022 05 Water Waste/Watering Restrictions Enforcement Activity, FY22 YTD Warnings Issued and 311 Reports 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 504 343 186 147 119 45 97 53 38 4 2 3 1 3 0 76 61 66 81 12 Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Warnings 311 Reports July’s Drought Response Stage: Stage 1 RMC Monthly Report – July 2022 06 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 Regulated Compliance Program Activity, July 2022 3237 377 181 32 256 44 Commercial Facility Irrigation Assessments Commercial Vehicle Wash Facility Efficiency Assessment Cooling Tower Efficiency Assessments Compliant Non-Compliant RMC Monthly Report – July 2022 07 d e h c a e R n o i t a u p o P l 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 Public Outreach Events, FY22 …
ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION AUGUST 16th, 2022 MEETING AGENDA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE COMMISSION August 16th, 2022 at 6:00 PM Austin City Hall Boards & Commissions Room 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, TX Regular Commission Meeting MEETING AGENDA This meeting is being held in a hybrid format, and some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or via telephone. Remote speakers must register in advance (August 15h by 12pm-Noon). All public comments will occur at the beginning of the meeting and public speakers will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. To speak or attend remotely, residents must contact the Equity Office’s Commission/Neighborhood Liaison, Jeremy Garza, no later than 12pm-noon on Monday, August 15th, 2022. Please telephone call at (512) 978-1797 or email jeremy.garza@austintexas.gov. The information required is the speaker’s name, the 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). BOARD MEMBERS: District Kirk Yoshida (Chair) Commissioner District Commissioner Azra Siddiqi Kuo Yang Lily Trieu Fang Fang VACANT VACANT 9 10 Salimah Shamsuddin Meena Mutyala Mayor Hanna Huang At-Large Pramod Patil At-Large Zahra Shakur Jamal-Hassan At-Large Sarah Chen (Vice-Chair) + Vincent Cobalis At-Large Pooja Sethi ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION AUGUST 16th, 2022 MEETING AGENDA AGENDA CALL TO ORDER The meeting is called to order by Chair Kirk Yoshida at: ROLL CALL PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten 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 COMMISSION’S REGULAR MEETING on July 19th, June 2st1 & April 19th, 2022. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff Presentation from the Small & Minority Business Resources (SMBR) Department on the City of Austin’s 2022 Disparity Study - by Public Information Specialist Senior Eddie Bynog & Executive Director Edward Campos and/or Assistant Executive Director Tamela Saldana – August 2022 Staff Presentation from PARD Cultural Arts & Programs on the AARC Phase Project – Laura Esparza DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. CapMetro Presentation on Fare Capping & Equifare Transit Equity Programs w/ Grace Nguyen and Edna Parra – August 2022 Discussion of FY22-23 …
MEMORANDUM ************************************************************************ TO: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez, Chair Members of the Zoning and Platting Commission FROM: Wendy Rhoades Housing and Planning Department DATE: August 8, 2022 RE: C14-2022-0016 – Oak Valley Rd ************************************************************************ The Applicant has withdrawn the above-referenced zoning case. Please refer to attached correspondence. Attachments: Applicant’s correspondence Map of Property 21 of 3 I am just letting you know we will be withdrawing our rezoning application at this time. Thank you! From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: Rhoades, Wendy Fw: Oak Valley Monday, August 8, 2022 3:10:28 PM image001.png Outlook-5byo0mkd.png *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Wendy, All the best, Ricca Keepers, MUP Keepers Land Planning Founder, Owner, and Land Planner Member of Austin NARI, CBUSA, and ULI Housing Council Cell (512) 550-6508 Office (512) 520-5388 Google Reviews are appreciated! Ricca, Kevin and I have been talking about this property and have decided, in light of the issues we are having out there, we want to withdraw our zoning application. From: Steve Knox Sent: Saturday, August 6, 2022 10:00 AM To: Ricca Keepers Cc: Kevin Morrow Subject: RE: Oak Valley We appreciate the help to this point. From: Ricca Keepers Sent: Wednesday, August 3, 2022 4:21 PM To: Steve Knox 22 of 3 DR ( ( ( ( ( ( ( 980326-L ( ( ( ( ( SF-1 SF-3 ( ( > > > > > 980326-L > > SF-1 980326-L RR ( ( SF-3 ( ( = = = > > 980326-L SF-3 980326-L G A R R E T T S O N D R Y A ( ( ( ( D W O O LW L E W O H ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( SF-2 SF-3 ( SF-3 980326-L ( SF-3 SF-2 ( D AIL R G ( ( SF-2 = = = = = = = = ( = = = = = = = = RIDDLE RD = = = C14-02-0083 = = = 02-0083 = = = SF-3 = = POND = = = = = = = ( SF-3 ( 98-0040 CS-1-CO SF-1 R O X A N N A D R SF-1 980326-L I-SF-2 SP90-40C TIRE STORE DR UNDEV SF-2 SHOPPING CENTER C14-98-0141 98-0040 GR-CO FASTFOOD GR 85-132 RETAIL CENTER W SLAU GHTER LN OFFICE WHSE ( 89-23 ARCHERY ( ( FIRE STATION LO C14-2012-0162 SP90-80A ( ( ( ( ( DRIVEWAY C14-2008-0114 C14-2008-0114 C14-2011-0136 C14-2017-0146 ( …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 2 TO: SF-6 CASE: C14-2022-0067 – Villas at South Austin ZONING FROM: SF-4A-CO ADDRESS: 7311 and 7313 Bluff Springs Road SITE AREA: 1.2850 acres (55,975 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: Srinivas Prudhvi Minnekanti & Vamshi Krishna Sunchu AGENT: Srinivas Prudhvi Minnekanti CASE MANAGER: Michael Dietz; michael.dietz@austintexas.gov; (512) 974-7617 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant townhouse and condominium residence (SF-6) district zoning. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see the Case Manager Comments section of this report. ZONING AND PLATTING ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 16, 2022: August 2, 2022: MEETING CANCELLED; RESCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 16, 2022 July 19, 2022: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT TO AUGUST 2, 2022 [H. SMITH; D. KING – 2ND] VOTE: 7-0. C. Acosta, N. Barrera-Ramirez, A. Denkler, and R. Woody – Absent CITY COUNCIL ACTION: September 1, 2022: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: During its regular meeting of July 19, 2022, members of the Zoning and Platting Commission indicated that they had potential concerns over the proposal given Chapter 25-4- 134 (Hazardous Pipelines), located within the Subdivision section of the City of Austin’s Land Development Code. In particular, concerns were presented that the proposal would potentially violate Chapter 25-4-134 by rezoning the subject property to SF-6, as the property would be less than one acre in size after the exclusion of the restricted pipeline area. 31 of 17 C14-2022-0067 Page 2 Staff was able to confirm that LDC Chapter 25-4-134 only applies to proposed subdivisions within the city limits. The proposal does not include a subdivision of the property, and the applicant has indicated that they do not intend to resubdivide the property in order to construct the seven units intended for the site. Furthermore, the existing property is a platted lot; the subdivision plat (C8-2016-0002.0A) has been included with the backup to this report. As such, the subject site was originally subdivided in 2016, but the code section in question was adopted in 2003. Staff was unable to find any subsequent notations or variances to LDC Chapter 25-4-134; therefore, it seems that the subdivision was approved in accordance with the adopted code in effect at 2016, which would have included LDC Chapter 25-4-134. Members of the Commission also indicated that they had concerns over potentially rezoning the property from SF-4A-CO to SF-6, as this would remove the conditional overlay currently in effect that restricts cumulative vehicle trips in the area …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET Amendment #3 DISTRICT: 10 CASE: C814-2009-0139.03 – Bull Creek PUD ZONING FROM: PUD ADDRESS: 5305, 5400, 5404, 5408, 5505 Paradox Cove; 4909, 4915-1/2, 4929 FM 2222 Road SITE AREA: 54.70 acres PROPERTY OWNER: David G. Booth, Trustee for the David Booth Revocable Trust AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (David Armbrust) TO: PUD, to change conditions of zoning 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 (PUD) district zoning as outlined in the redlined draft PUD amendment ordinance, and as shown in Exhibit C – the revised Land Use Plan, and supporting Exhibits F, J, K, N, and O. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, please see pages 2 - 6. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION ACTION: August 3, 2022: APPROVED AN AMENDMENT TO THE PUD AS THE STAFF RECOMMENDED, WITH ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS: 1. INCLUDE LANGUAGE ADDRESSING THE CEF BUFFER, STORMWATER, THAT WAS AGREED UPON BY STAFF, NEIGHBORHOOD GROUPS, AND THE APPLICANT ON AUGUST 3, 2022 SO IT IS REFLECTED IN THE PUD AND SITE PLAN. INCLUDE LANGUAGE APPROVED BY STAFF ON AUGUST 3, 2022 PRIOR TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING TO BE INCLUDED IN THE FORTHCOMING SITE PLAN TO ADDRESS THE CEF INCLUDING ENGAGING GEOTECHNICAL AND STRUCTURAL EXPERTS TO DESIGN THE PROPOSED BUILDING TO THE HIGHEST STANDARD OF CARE FOR THE PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION OF THE CEF. INCLUDE THE COMMITMENT TO MEET WITH TXDOT TO FINALIZE CONCERNS REGARDING THE ENTRANCE AND EXIT TO THE PROPERTY. INCLUDE LANGUAGE THAT WAS AGREED UPON BY THE NEIGHBORHOOD GROUP, APPLICANT, AND STAFF REGARDING SOUND. INCLUDE LANGUAGE TO AGREE TO KEEP THE SHORELINE CLEAN OF TRASH AND PROVIDE RECYCLING OPTIONS THROUGHOUT THE PROPERTY. (PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHMENT A) 2. 3. 4. 5. 1 of 814 6. ENCOURAGE THE APPLICANT TO MEET WITH NECESSARY PARTIES TO ESTABLISH A NO-WAKE ZONE. [J. BRISTOL; P. BEDFORD – 2ND] (9-0) K. RAMBERG; M. SHIERA – ABSENT July 6, 2022: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE NEIGHBORHOOD TO AUGUST 3, 2022 May 4, 2022: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE STAFF [P. BEDFORD; R. SCOTT – 2ND] (10-0) P. THOMPSON – ABSENT ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION: August 16, 2022: July 19, 2022: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY STAFF TO AUGUST 16, 2022 [H. SMITH; D. KING – 2ND] (7-0) C. ACOSTA, N. BARRERA-RAMIREZ, A. DENKLER, R. WOODY – ABSENT [H. SMITH; J. KIOLBASSA …
ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION AGENDA Tuesday, August 16, 2022 The Zoning and Platting Commission will convene at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX. Some members of the Zoning and Platting Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Cesar Acosta Nadia Barrera-Ramirez – Chair Scott Boone Ann Denkler – Parliamentarian Betsy Greenberg David King – Secretary Jolene Kiolbassa – Vice-Chair Hank Smith Lonny Stern Carrie Thompson Roy Woody EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Zoning & Platting Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the speaker registration deadline will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from July 19, 2022. Attorney: Patricia Link, 512-974-2173 Commission Liaison: Andrew Rivera, 512-974-6508 PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Zoning: C14-2022-0016 - 2301 Oak Valley Rd; District 5 2301 Oak Valley Road, Slaughter Creek Watershed Location: Owner/Applicant: Farmwire LLC (Steve Knox, Kevin Morrow) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Keepers Land Planning (Ricca Keepers) I-RR to SF-3 Recommended; Case withdrawn by the Applicant Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department C14-2022-0067 - Villas at South Austin; District 2 7311 and 7313 Bluff Springs Road, South Boggy Creek Watershed 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Srinivas Prudhvi Minnekanti & Vamshi Krishna Sunchu Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Srinivas Prudhvi Minnekanti SF-4A-CO to SF-6 Recommended Michael Dietz, 512-974-7617, michael.dietz@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department 4. Rezoning: Location: C814-2009-0139.03 - Bull Creek PUD Amendment #3; District 10 5305, 5400, 5404, 5408, 5505 Paradox Cove; 4909, 4915-1/2, 4929 FM 2222 Road, Bull Creek Watershed; Lake Austin Watershed Owner/Applicant: David G. Booth, Trustee for the David Booth Revocable Trust Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (David Armbrust) PUD to PUD, to change conditions of zoning Recommended Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department C14-2022-0075 - 7501 Capital of Texas Bldg A; District 10 7501 N Capital of Texas, Building A, Bull Creek Watershed 5. …
LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission Community Interest Announcement Health Equality Index Launch Press Conference August 16, 2022 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM A quorum of Commission members may be present. No action will be taken, and no Commission business will occur.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION August 16, 2022 6:00 p.m. Austin Energy Headquarters; 1st Floor; Shudde Fath Conference Room 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, Texas 78723 Some members of the Resource Management Commission maybe 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 contact Natasha Goodwin, at Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com or 512-322-6505. Members: Jonathon Blackburn, Chair Kaiba White, Vice Chair Charlotte Davis Sam Angoori AGENDA Shane Johnson Paul Robbins Louis Stone Dana Harmon Rebecca Brenneman Lisa Chavarria 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 Resource Management Commission Regular Meeting on June 21, 2022. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding a quarterly update of the Water Conservation Program by Kevin Kluge, Environmental Conservation Division Manager of Austin Water. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Presentation by Texas Gas Service regarding a quarterly update of the Central Texas Energy Efficiency Program by Jasmine King-Bush, Energy Efficiency Program Manager. 4. Discussion regarding Austin Energy Rate Changes for Residential Rate Structure, Value of Solar, and Energy Efficiency Services. (Sponsors: Robbins; White) 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 Natasha Goodwin at Austin Energy, at (512) 322-6505 or email Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Resource Management Commission, please contact Natasha Goodwin at Austin Energy, at 512-322- 6505 or email Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com . 5. Discussion and possible action regarding a resolution on Texas Gas Service Conservation Programs. (Sponsors: Robbins, White, Brenneman, and Stone) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. …
Water Conservation Update Kevin Kluge | August 16, 2022 Agenda Water Supply Outlook Stage 1 Drought Program Updates • Landscape Transformation - Water Forward Plan • Austin Energy Partnerships • GoRepair! Plumbing Statewide Drought Levels Statewide Drought Levels NOAA 3-Month Outlook Highland Lake Inflows Historical Reservoir Storage Reservoir Storage Projections Drought Stage Triggers: Stage 1: 1.4 Million Acre Feet (MAF) Stage 2: 0.9 MAF Stage 3: 0.6 MAF Stage 1 Drought Current Drought Activities • Media messages • Focused outreach for irrigation audits • Staff patrols and 311 responses • Signs and coasters Program Updates Landscape Transformation Transitioning new single-family residential landscapes Ordinances and incentives Stages • Spring: public & stakeholder input • Summer: develop recommendations • Fall – present to public, stakeholders Austin Energy Partnerships Instant Savings Pilot • Water hose timers • 5 Home Depots • 2,446 timers (Feb – July) • Rebates – 15 • Future potential? All-Star Kits • Kits go out to 7,000 sixth graders and their families • Includes a low-flow showerhead, kitchen aerator, and info. GO REPAIR! Plumbing Program Types of repairs include New program with Housing & Planning Dept. Since January • Plumbing repairs for 20 homes • Average $8,100 per home • Bath/shower (12) • Bathroom sink (9) • Clothes washer (1) • Kitchen sink (6) • Sewer lines (4) • Toilet (11) • Water heater (5) • Water line (1) QUESTIONS? Kevin Kluge Water Conservation Division Manager City of Austin | Austin Water 512-972-0400 kevin.kluge@austintexas.gov
Item 3 Central Texas Energy Efficiency Program Update Jasmine King-Bush Energy Efficiency Program Manager Texas Gas Service Energy Efficiency Program Q2 Program Updates Collaborated with Austin Energy to participate in the 93rd Annual ABC Kite Fest. The teams shared efficiency program information and created awareness of immediate actions that can be taken to save energy and money. 2 Texas Gas Service Energy Efficiency Program Commercial Program Highlights CLEAResult 6 customers serviced 37.5k Therms saved 930k Gallons of water saved *savings reflects expected annual savings 3 Texas Gas Service Energy Efficiency Program Residential Program Highlights Behavioral Education Incorporated efficiency education and tips into the monthly publication of “Pipeline” to increase audience reach. Water-Saving Kits 263 water savings kits have been distributed to qualifying customers through June. 4 Texas Gas Service Energy Efficiency Program Residential Program Participation – Through June 2022 5 Texas Gas Service Energy Efficiency Program Low-Income/Free Equipment Program Highlights 30 families assisted 43 appliances replaced 2022 Goal – identify new referral sources, strengthen existing referral relationships Contractor reimbursement rates adjusted to remain competitive with local area rates 6 Questions?
Proposed Resolution on Texas Gas Service Conservation Programs Whereas the City of Austin has mandated that Texas Gas Service (TGS) conduct energy conservation programs since 1985; and Whereas the programs are expected to save natural gas at the same or less cost than purchasing it; and Whereas some of the Residential programs are failing to achieve this economic goal, with a cost to Central Texas ratepayers of almost $2 million a year; and Whereas the programs are also expected to help the environment by preventing fossil fuel use, but are failing to effectively achieve this with rebates for certain Residential appliances; and Whereas the City Council may adjust TGS's energy conservation program funding mechanism and structure on an annual basis before November 30 of each year; and Whereas the Resource Management Commission is charged with providing feedback and recommendations regarding gas conservation efforts; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Resource Management Commission recommends that the Austin City Council make the following modifications to the Texas Gas Service conservation program for the budget year 2023 and thereafter: 1. The exclusion of rebates for natural gas equipment in new construction, as incentivizing natural gas use in new construction is not currently compatible with the City’s Climate Equity Plan targeting net zero carbon by 2040, including the focus area of Sustainable Buildings. Specifically, the plan has the following goal by 2030, which is incompatible with encouraging fossil fuel combustion in new construction: “All new buildings are net-zero carbon, emissions from existing buildings are reduced by 25%, and all natural gas-related emissions are reduced by 30% “ (https://www.austintexas.gov/page/austin-climate- equity-plan) 2. The elimination of rebates in existing Residential buildings for clothes washers, central furnaces, and tankless water heaters; 3. Encouragement for Texas Gas Service to seek cooperation with and co-funding from local water utilities for gas conservation programs focused on water-saving technologies such as low-flow showerheads, aerators, and commercial dish rinsers. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Resource Management Commission recommends that City Council ask Texas Gas Service to repurpose money saved from these new policies to fund a pilot program for an income-verified discount for low-income customers and Research & Development of renewable energy that can be used in place of conventional natural gas.
Resource Management Commission Proposed Resolution on Texas Gas Service Conservation Programs Whereas, the City of Austin has mandated that Texas Gas Service (TGS) conduct energy conservation programs since 1985; and Whereas, the Austin City Council adopted the Austin Climate Equity Plan on September 30, 2021, which strengthens the city’s climate goal to “net zero carbon by 2040” and includes a focus area of Sustainable Buildings with goal that by 2030, “All new buildings are net-zero carbon, emissions from existing buildings are reduced by 25%, and all natural gas-related emissions are reduced by 30%; and Whereas, the TGS energy conservation programs are also expected to help achieve the goals of the Climate Equity Plan; and Whereas, the Resource Management Commission is charged with providing feedback and recommendations regarding gas conservation efforts and to support the goals of the Austin Climate Equity Plan; and Whereas, the Resource Management Commission passed a resolution on June 20, 2017 that put a focus on reducing actual use of natural gas on site, calling for “at least 4.5% site natural gas savings” over 5 years, starting in 2018; and Whereas, incentives to install natural gas appliances in situations where there isn’t already an existing natural gas appliance, such as for new construction or replacing an electric appliance with a natural gas appliance, increase, instead of decrease, actual use of natural gas on site; and Whereas, Texas Gas has continued using a large portion of its energy conservation budget to provide incentives to install natural gas appliance where none previously existed, thus increasing use of on-site natural gas; Whereas, research by the Rock Mountain Institute and other organizations shows that gas stoves are a large source of toxic air pollution that can make indoor air more polluted than outdoor air and that low-income households are most likely to suffer from this harmful pollution; and Whereas, incentives that increase the use of natural gas appliances are not compatible with the Austin Climate Equity Plan or public health; and Whereas, on January 24, 2022, the Resource Management Commission passed a resolution that recommended against CenterPoint Energy incentives for natural gas appliances in new construction, as well as incentives for central furnaces and water heaters; and Whereas, the TGS conservation program tariff that governs the program was adopted in December 2021 and is on a 3-year cycle, ending December of 2024. However Austin City Council may take action to amend …
Customer Energy Solutions FY22 – Quarter 3 Report As of June 30, 2022 Quarterly Rebates by District and Outside of COA $4.9M $4.4M $3.7M $6,000,000 $5,000,000 $4,000,000 $3,000,000 $2,000,000 $1,000,000 $- Q1 Q2 Q3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Outside COA Solar PBI not included. Rebates paid may not align with AE Finance eCombs system as of June 30, 2022. Dollars are unaudited. Data is as of June 30, 2022 and is not a complete year. Energy Efficiency Services Residential Programs AE Weatherization (WAP) – Direct Install In Q3 of FY22, the Weatherization Assistance Program launched a new contract for six vendors • to provide weatherization services to low-to-moderate income customers. This new contract includes yearly price adjustments and additional energy efficiency certification requirements of the vendors. The new contract was launched on May 1st, 2022. • With the new contract, EES launched a new configuration in EECP that allows the vendors to access their work orders, create change orders, and calculate invoices. This new configuration reduces the workload for vendors and internal EES staff. • The program has received approval for the addition of Solar Screens as a single measure. Projected go-live date is Q1 of FY23. • The smart thermostats rebate level has received a $5 increase from $25 to $30. • The program will be updating its communication materials to include the addition of Solar Screens and rebate levels. Appliance Efficiency Program (AEP) Home Performance w/Energy Star (HPwES) 1 SPUR All-Stars • The program was awarded the 2022 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence award in Energy Efficiency Program Delivery. • The program held its semi-annual contractor meeting on June 24, 2022. The meeting was a succuss and was the first in-person contractor meeting since the start of the pandemic. • The program team is in the process of establishing the FY23 Limited Time Offer that will start in either October or November of 2022. • The program resumed work on the held new program configuration and handbook. The changes will include but not be limited to increased rebate level for some measures, new measure options, clarifications to processes and procedures, and a consolidated general handbook and technical handbook. The goal is to roll out the handbook and configuration in early FY23. Instant Savings • • The vendor held four instore events this quarter to bring awareness to Instant …
Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 7/6/2022 Figure 1: Commercial and Multifamily Project Pipeline Commercial and Small Business Multifamily 250 200 150 100 50 0 t n u o C t c e o r P j 197 80 Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation and Verification Project Pipeline Notes: 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 t n u o C t c e o r P j 78 85 19 12 Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation and Verification Multifamily Multifamily Income Qualified 1. Figures includes all leads and applications, regardless of estimated rebate amount. In coordination with the customer and contractor, Austin Energy periodically removes leads and new applications that do not proceed to Installation. 2. Multifamily COVID-19 Note: Multifamily projects are allowed to proceed. 3. Pipeline Definitions a. “Pre-Approval in Progress” includes: 1) customer/contractor submitted leads; 2) applications in development but not yet submitted to Austin Energy; and 3) applications submitted to Austin Energy that are under review for eligibility and approval of project scope. b. “Approved: Installation and Verification” includes projects: 1) approved with installation underway; and 2) where installation is complete and final inspection and quality review are ongoing. c. Paid projects are listed on the preceding RMC summary table in this report. Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 7/6/2022 Table 1: Multifamily and Multifamily Income Qualified – Estimated RCA Project Pipeline (for estimated rebates >$66k) Program Latest Workflow Enrollment( s) # Location Name Installation Address Council District Latest Workflow Enrollment( s) # Location Name Installation Address Council District Estimate d kW savings Estimate d kW savings Estimated kWh savings Estimated kWh savings Estimated $ Incentive Estimated $ Incentive Measures Planned Measures Planned Total # of Units Total # of Units Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Installation 1231787, 1231196, 1231197 Trove Eastside* 2201 Montopolis Dr 3 216.0 593,241 $281,549 Installation 1245134, 1263660 Chevy Chase Downs 2504 Huntwick Dr 332.3 732,428 $273,762 Installation 1240491, 1263326 The Social Apartments 1817 E Oltorf St 204.1 295,130 $245,248 Installation 1254736, 1255009 Coppertree Apartments 2425 Cromwell Cir 329.5 853,125 $240,742 All phases: Plenum Remediation, Attic Insulation, Lighting, Smart Thermostats, HVAC Tune-Up, Advanced Power Strips. Phase 1: Bldgs 1-5 (Paid); Phase 2: Bldgs 6-10 (Paid); Phase 3: Bldgs 11-15 Phase 1 (Complete): Attic Insulation, Lighting, Plenum …
AARC Workgroup Notes 7/12/2022 - noon Attendees: Laura Espinoza; COA/PARD Tony Vo;: COA/PARD/AARC Bianca Galvan: COA/PARD/AARC David NickS; COA/PUBLIC WORKS Schiller Liao: NAAO Debasree Das Gupta: NAAO Thuy Nguyen; Community -AISD Vince Cobalis: AAQOL/ Workgroup Lead 1. Update on AARC Phase II Plan * Survey – completed – See analysis link on AARC newsletter. * Timeline We’re currently in the design phase of the project. There will be a community engagement information session sometime in Oct or Nov * Funding There is not enough funding currently, anticipating a shortfall of $20-25 million 2024 Bond is a potential (Laura said council passed a resolution supporting the completion of cultural center projects) Potential for a capital fundraising campaign Private donors/fundraising needed * Coordination with Watershed Protection David Nicks should have an update for next time (7/12) 2. AARC Staffing and hiring status Interviews for Culture & Arts Education Supervisor occurs on Monday 7/18/22 Interviews for Marketing Representative A occurs on Tuesday 7/19/22 Administrative Specialist position closes on 7/13/22 Currently looking for Temps (Event Worker + Cultural Arts Leader) 3. Senior Meals/Transportation update Minimal complaints about Meals on Wheels aside from blandness; Seniors encouraged to bring own seasoning AARC Freezer is not working properly. Work Order submitted. In the meantime, MoW will delivery daily rather than weekly. 4. Summer Youth program TCTA (Totally Cool, Totally Art) 2nd summer camp session started this week. A handful of Asian American kids are participating. Program goes until August 4 5. Any specific efforts to address heat issues (hours of operation). AARC Designated as a Cooling Station during regular business hours. Closes evening hours location is Gus Garcia. Comprehensive list of cooling station shared via email. * Translated Emergency Alerts 6. NAAO Wall 7. Budget Annual update 4. Budget status * 2021-22 CYE - purchases/future actions – * Schiller working with a new vendor - Can’t purchase auditorium chairs: Not enough storage for ballroom chairs _ Orders placed for technology upgrade, including Technology equipment – - Display case lighting * 2022-23 proposed budge - update At this point, only option is Commission recommendations to Council - ballroom dividers s/b CIP, but still request - staffing? * did not DISCUSS MAJOR PRIOR YEAR ACCOMPLISHMENTS (July 2021 - June 2022) * Any new goals and focus in the coming year. * Connect with AARC mission and goals (Tony- please bring if you have it) * As required, Document submitted …
Potential Fare Programs Asian American Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission | July, 2022 Agency Core Values INNOVATION EQUITY SUSTAINABILITY TRANSPARENCY SAFETY 2 Agenda • Fare Strategy Review • Potential Fare Programs powered by Amp • Fare Capping • Equifare • Title VI Analysis • Community Engagement • Next Steps 3 Fare Strategy Review Addresses transit affordability and other population needs (i.e., low income and per Title VI, race, color, etc.) Incorporates alternative fare structures (e.g., capped fares for all riders) Supports equity in future fare adjustments in alignment with Project Connect Integrated Financial Model Equity CapMetro Fare Strategy Technology Encourages increased ridership while maintaining sustainable revenue stream Maintains and creates programs for various demographics (e.g., senior citizens, military, employer- sponsored, ILAs) Encourages contactless payments, other innovations and integrations 4 CapMetro wants to make our fares more equitable. We know that our customers pay for their transit passes one trip at a time instead of taking advantage of the savings that come with day or monthly passes. Proposed Fare Programs powered by Amp Fare Capping Equifare Fare capping limits how much you pay for all your trips in a day, week or month. An additional discounted fare category for income-eligible customers 5 What is Fare Capping? Fare capping limits how much you pay for all your trips in a day, week or month. Fare capping makes sure that customers: • Never pay more than the total cost of a Day Pass in a calendar day • Never pay more than the total cost of a monthly pass in a calendar month 6 Fare Capping – Daily Cap When you pay for 2 single rides in one day, you earn a Daily Cap and ride free the rest of the day. Your daily spending is capped at $2.50 total! 7 Fare Capping - Monthly Cap When you pay for 33 single rides in a calendar month, you earn a Monthly Cap, and ride free the rest of the month. • Your monthly spending is capped at $41.25 total! • Monthly Cap • 33 Paid Rides • 17 Days of Riding • Benefit: ride free up to 14 days per calendar month 8 How to Get Fare Capping: Amp • Get Amp, by physical card or CapMetro App • Load money to your account - this is called stored value! • Tap your card or scan your app to pay from your …
City of Austin Small and Minority Business Resources Overview 2022 Disparity Study Edward Campos, Director Tamela Saldana, Ph.D., Assistant Director Objectives Background Disparity Study Purpose and Objectives Quantitative & Qualitative Analysis Key Findings Study Recommendations Next Steps City of Austin | SMBR 2 Background • Jan. 2020 – Colette Holt & Associates (CHA) was contracted to conduct the 2022 Disparity Study • Spring 2020 – Two virtual Public Kick-off webinars were held • Spring 2020 – Launched disparity study website and e-mail account City of Austin | SMBR 3 Disparity Study Purpose and Objectives • Complies with constitutional mandate to regularly review evidence supporting race- and gender-based programs • Provides a legal defense if the programs are challenged • Develops accurate data for annual and contract goal setting • Gathers feedback for program improvements City of Austin | SMBR 4 Quantitative Analysis • Study analyzed FYs 2013-2018 contracts $50,000 or greater ▪ Final Contract Data File 1,002 prime contracts totaling $826,453,073.73 842 subcontracts totaling $249,783,337.28 • Geographic market ▪ 19 counties with Austin, San Antonio, Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston metro areas captured 82.9% of the Final Contract Data File • Product market ▪ 204 NAICS codes in Final Contract Data File City of Austin | SMBR 5 Study Contract Data Contract Type Total Contracts Prime Contracts Subcontracts TOTAL 1,002 842 1,844 Share of Total Contracts 54.3% 45.7% 100.0% Final Contract Data File Net Dollar Value Business Type Total Contract Dollars Prime Contracts $826,453,073.73 $249,783,337.28 Subcontracts Share of Total Contract Dollars 76.8% 23.2% Source: CHA analysis of City of Austin data City of Austin | SMBR 6 City’s Utilization of M/WBEs • MBEs: 9.6% ▪ Blacks: 1.7% ▪ Hispanics: 5.8% ▪ Asians: 2.0% ▪ Native Americans: 0.1% • White Women: 6.8% • M/WBEs: 16.4% • Non-M/WBEs: 83.6% Source: CHA analysis of City of Austin data City of Austin | SMBR 7 Weighted Availability Black Hispanic Weighted Availability for City Contracts Asian MBE MBE/WBE Native American 0.4% White Women 6.5% Non- MBE/WBE 85.6% Total 100.0% 1.5% 4.7% 1.4% 8.0% 14.4% Source: CHA analysis of City of Austin data City of Austin | SMBR 8 Disparity Ratios Black 118.0% Disparity Ratios by Demographic Group White Hispanic Women 104.4% Native American 20.0%‡ 119.5% 142.5% Asian MBE 122.1% MBE/WBE 112.7% Non- MBE/WBE 97.9% Disparity Ratio ‡ Indicates substantive significance Formula: DR = U/WA DR – Disparity Ratio U – Utilization Rate WA – Weighted Availability …
