Board of Adjustment Meeting - MINUTES August 9, 2021 (Versión en español a continuación) Board of Adjustment to be held August 9, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Aug 8, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the August 9, 2021 Board of Adjustment Meeting, members of the public must: Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-2202 or elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (Aug 8, 2021 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). Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. Handouts or other information may be emailed to elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Board of Adjustment - MINUTOS FECHA de la reunion (August 9, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (Aug 8, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunion August 9, 2021, los miembros del público deben: Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-2202 o elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (August 8, 2021 el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y …
Versión en español a continuación. Animal Advisory Commission Meeting Monday, August 9, 6 p.m. Animal Advisory Commission Meeting to be held Monday, August 9, 6 p.m., with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Sunday, August 8, by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the August 9 Animal Advisory Commission Meeting, members of the public must: • Call or email the board liaison, Belinda Hare, phone 512-978-0565 or email Belinda.Hare@austintexas.gov, no later than noon on Sunday, August 8. Email works best. The following information is required: speaker name, general communication, or agenda item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same phone number that will be used to call into the meeting). • Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak; late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. • Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. • Handouts or other information may be emailed to Belinda.Hare@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. • If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Animal Advisory Commission la junta en 512-978-0565 or FECHA de la reunion (Monday, August 9, 6 p.m.) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (Sunday, August 8, noon, antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de Belinda.Hare@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de …
Versión en español a continuación. Animal Advisory Commission Meeting Monday, August 9, 6 p.m. Animal Advisory Commission Meeting to be held Monday, August 9, 6 p.m., with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Sunday, August 8, by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the August 9 Animal Advisory Commission Meeting, members of the public must: • Call or email the board liaison, Belinda Hare, phone 512-978-0565 or email Belinda.Hare@austintexas.gov, no later than noon on Sunday, August 8. Email works best. The following information is required: speaker name, general communication, or agenda item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same phone number that will be used to call into the meeting). • Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak; late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. • Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. • Handouts or other information may be emailed to Belinda.Hare@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. • If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Animal Advisory Commission la junta en 512-978-0565 or FECHA de la reunion (Monday, August 9, 6 p.m.) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (Sunday, August 8, noon, antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de Belinda.Hare@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de …
AAC Space Working Group Recommendations Introduction This Animal Advisory Commission Working Group was formed in response to Chief Don Bland’s memo citing a space crisis at Austin Animal Center which may lead to the euthanasia of animals. This workgroup is seeking Council support to enact the below recommendations in response to Austin Animal Center’s space crisis statement. These are initial recommendations we ask be implemented immediately while we continue to analyze data. Additional recommendations may follow. Surgical delays prevent animals from leaving the shelter at earliest opportunity Spay/Neuter surgery appears to be the single greatest source of bottleneck at AAC with up to 65% of available in-shelter dogs not sterilized when they are available for adoption. This means the adopted pet cannot leave immediately; the adopter must go back and forth to the shelter; and ASO staff must interface with the same adopter multiple times. This is highly inefficient and leads to significant length of stay and space issues. AAC reports medical staffing shortages prevent this; however, data (below) conclusively shows that AAC presently has 83% of the maximum veterinarians and 90% of the maximum vet techs it has ever had, despite only taking in 36% of its traditional intake. Simply put, AAC has nearly full maximum medical personnel but one-third its normal intake. The backlog of surgeries is an operational problem, not a staff shortage. The below recommendations do not increase the number of surgeries needed at AAC, but are an operational change to increase efficiency and alleviate space challenges. Recommendation: Rapid medical make-ready ● Within 48 hours of ownership transferring to AAC, the eligible animal (of appropriate age and health) will be sterilized. ● If AAC is behind in sterilizing AAC owned animals, they will be given 48 additional hours to catch-up and bring all eligible AAC-owned animals to sterilized status, or an adopted animal is to be released to the adopter with a spay/neuter voucher. ○ During the additional 48 hours no animal may be euthanized for space. ● If medically unable to be sterilized, and the animal is 8 weeks of age or older, a memo should be entered in Chameleon to explain the delay and give an estimated date of surgery clearance. ● AAC vets should be trained on high volume spay/neuter techniques, if not already, to increase efficiency. ● Current backlogged surgeries should be caught up within one month through the use of available …
Transport Process Overview Secure Tentative out-of-state Rescue Partnerships Secure ground transporter Work with partner rescue to tag dogs Stage dogs for transport loading (day of or day before transport) Prepare Health Certificates, to-go meds, and paperwork Make tagged dogs unavailable (ideally place in short-term foster care) Load transport vehicle + paperwork Track dogs through transport and receipt at partner Share adoption success stories
Versión en español a continuación. Animal Advisory Commission Meeting Monday, August 9, 6 p.m. Animal Advisory Commission Meeting to be held Monday, August 9, 6 p.m., with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Sunday, August 8, by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the August 9 Animal Advisory Commission Meeting, members of the public must: • Call or email the board liaison, Belinda Hare, phone 512-978-0565 or email Belinda.Hare@austintexas.gov, no later than noon on Sunday, August 8. Email works best. The following information is required: speaker name, general communication, or agenda item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same phone number that will be used to call into the meeting). • Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak; late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. • Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. • Handouts or other information may be emailed to Belinda.Hare@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. • If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Animal Advisory Commission la junta en 512-978-0565 or FECHA de la reunion (Monday, August 9, 6 p.m.) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (Sunday, August 8, noon, antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de Belinda.Hare@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de …
July 2021 July 2021 Animal Services Report ANIMAL SERVICES REPORT Animal Services News • The live outcome percentage for July was 96.6 percent. • A total of 1,336 animals were brought to the shelter which included 640 dogs, 643 cats, 46 wild animals and seven birds. • A total of 850 animals were adopted (397 dogs, 453 cats and 15 small pets) • A total of 126 dogs and cats were returned to their owners (RTOs and RTO-Adopt). Animal Protection month of July. • Animal Protection Officers (APOs) returned 39 animals to their owners in the field during the • Officers handed out 38 fencing assistance applications, impounded 189 injured animals and delivered 110 wildlife animals to Austin Wildlife Rescue. • Officers entered 247 rabies exposure reports and submitted 30 specimens for rabies testing. Two bats tested positive for rabies. • 30 total coyote related activities o 14 sightings o 8 wild sick reports of mange o 3 wild injured o 2 observations o 2 incidents o 1 wild speak • Out of 30 coyote related activities, 17 fell within the reported behavior types (sighting, encounter, and incident). Incidents: Pets were a factor in both activities: • o 1 incident involved two coyotes going after a small dog with person present in fenced backyard o 1 incident involved a coyote taking a off-leash cat in fenced backyard Volunteer, Foster and Rescue Programs • A total of 105 volunteers donated 1,895 hours during July. July 2021 Animal Services Report • The Volunteer Program held its first special orientation session for those who signed up to volunteer during the pandemic and are in the process of getting those new volunteers onboarded with mentor shifts. • More than 250 families provided foster care, and a total of 138 animals were adopted directly from foster care. • There are 1,205 approved fosters in GivePulse, and 130 new foster applications were processed. • There are currently 374 animals in foster homes. • 267 animals were transferred to 21 AAC rescue partners: o 135 cats ▪ 7 to Austin Humane Society (AHS) ▪ 128 to Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) o 66 dogs ▪ 65 to APA! ▪ 1 to AHS • Partner pulls are down significantly when compared to 2019 data. APA! transferred a total of 403 animals in July 2019 compared to a total of 193 in July 2021. AHS transferred a total of 195 …
Austin Animal Center Response To Space Working Group The purpose of this document is to provide a response from Animal Services Office (ASO) to the Space Working Group Recommendations from the Animal Advisory Commission. ASO staff greatly appreciates the recommendations presented by the Animal Advisory Commission’s Working Group as input and involvement are vital to the success of our programs. Staff would like to recognize the working group members for their time and commitment to the success of the program. From our ASO staff perspective, the following factors are the greatest contributors to space issues: • Long-stay medium and large dogs • Intake of “owned” strays • Decline in pulls from partners • Lack of microchipped pets Analyzed data from July 2019 to July 2021 (below) indicates a decline in pulls from our rescue partners. While all shelters throughout the southern United States have been experiencing over-capacity issues, this decrease in partner pulls has had an impact on ASO. July 1, 2019, July 1, 2021 1196 1402 849 270 1514 1046 96.79 1258 1882 847 653 1847 1304 96.33 Beginning animal count Intake Adoptions Transfers Total outcomes Ending animal count Live Exit rate *Data is from Best Friends/MMHP Report Over the last decade, space concerns have been a recurring issue since the Austin Animal Center (AAC) achieved No Kill status. This is the case for any high performing No Kill shelter. In late 2018, AAC staff placed animals in popup crates throughout the building due to an overflow of animals. In March 2019, press releases were sent out to address the issue and ask the public for help. In August 2019, then interim Chief Animal Services Officer, Kimberly McNeeley, sent a memo to Mayor and Council to address another space crisis. Austin Pets Alive! (APA!), the Austin Humane Society (AHS), and other rescue partners helped by pulling animals during these times. The memo sent this year was to communicate again that the Austin Animal Center was passed capacity for space for medium to large dogs. The COVID-19 pandemic changed life for the entire community. With the limitations the pandemic imposed on the City and the AAC, staff saw opportunities to assess our processes and adapt them to the uncertainty of the time. AAC closed to the public and volunteers in March 2020, but the work of maintaining the shelter continued. Although the City was locked down, animals continued to come …
AAC Space Working Group Recommendations Introduction This Animal Advisory Commission Working Group was formed in response to Chief Don Bland’s memo citing a space crisis at Austin Animal Center which may lead to the euthanasia of animals. This workgroup is seeking Council support to enact the below recommendations in response to Austin Animal Center’s space crisis statement. These are initial recommendations we ask be implemented immediately while we continue to analyze data. Additional recommendations may follow. Surgical delays prevent animals from leaving the shelter at earliest opportunity Spay/Neuter surgery appears to be the single greatest source of bottleneck at AAC with up to 65% of available in-shelter dogs not sterilized when they are available for adoption. This means the adopted pet cannot leave immediately; the adopter must go back and forth to the shelter; and ASO staff must interface with the same adopter multiple times. This is highly inefficient and leads to significant length of stay and space issues. AAC reports medical staffing shortages prevent this; however, data (below) conclusively shows that AAC presently has 83% of the maximum veterinarians and 90% of the maximum vet techs it has ever had, despite only taking in 36% of its traditional intake. Simply put, AAC has nearly full maximum medical personnel but one-third its normal intake. The backlog of surgeries is an operational problem, not a staff shortage. The below recommendations do not increase the number of surgeries needed at AAC, but are an operational change to increase efficiency and alleviate space challenges. Recommendation: Rapid medical make-ready ● Within 48 hours of ownership transferring to AAC, the eligible animal (of appropriate age and health) will be sterilized. ● If AAC is behind in sterilizing AAC owned animals, they will be given 48 additional hours to catch-up and bring all eligible AAC-owned animals to sterilized status, or an adopted animal is to be released to the adopter with a spay/neuter voucher. ○ During the additional 48 hours no animal may be euthanized for space. ● If medically unable to be sterilized, and the animal is 8 weeks of age or older, a memo should be entered in Chameleon to explain the delay and give an estimated date of surgery clearance. ● AAC vets should be trained on high volume spay/neuter techniques, if not already, to increase efficiency. ● Current backlogged surgeries should be caught up within one month through the use of available …
AAC Meeting Minutes 2021-08-09 REGULAR MEETING APPROVED September 13, 2021 ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION AUGUST 9, 2021 The Animal Advisory Commission convened, via video conferencing, for a Regular Meeting, Monday, August 9, 2021, 6 p.m. Commission Chair Craig Nazor called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m., conducted a verbal roll call of those in attendance and confirmed a quorum of 10 commissioners. Commission Members in Attendance: Craig Nazor, Nancy Nemer, Lisa Mitchell, Ryan Clinton, Katie Jarl, Palmer Neuhaus, Monica Frenden, Jo Anne Norton, Lotta Smagula, and Luis Herrera. Commission Members Absent: Dr. Jon Brandes, Edward Flores, and Yolanda Rodriguez Pacheco were absent. Staff in Attendance: Don Bland, Jason Garza, Sarah Murphy, Dr. Kathryn Lund, Mark Sloat, Belinda Hare CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS: Christopher Summers Beverly Luna Kathy Mitchell Pat Valls-Trellis 1 AAC Meeting Minutes 2021-08-09 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Jarl moved to approve the minutes from the Animal Advisory Commission Special Called Meeting, July 19, 2021, and Commissioner Smagula seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously, 10 to 0, with all Commissioners in attendance voting approval: Nazor, Clinton, Mitchell, Nemer, Jarl, Neuhaus, Frenden, Norton, Smagula and Herrera. Commissioners Dr. Brandes, Flores, and Rodriguez Pacheco were absent. 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Austin Animal Center and Animal Services Reports b. COVID Update c. Update on Austin Animal Center Rescue and Transport Program d. Update on status of the license agreement between the City and Austin Pets Alive! e. Update on how to maintain No-Kill and meet Council directives if Austin Pets Alive! license agreement is substantially changed 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Update, Discussion and Possible Action on Comparative Evaluations of Monthly Release Rates No action. No action. No action. No action. b. Update, Discussion and Possible Action on Monthly Reporting Data c. Update, Discussion and Possible Action from Working Group on Off-Leash Dogs d. Update, Discussion and Possible Action from Working Group on How to Increase Microchipping in the City of Austin e. Update, Discussion and Possible Action on Placement Partner Transfer Agreement f. Update. Discussion and Possible Action regarding Shelter Space Issues Working Group Commissioner Neuhaus moved to submit the Working Group’s recommendations to address the Austin Animal Center’s space crisis and asked for additional monthly reports on the following: the numbers of animals pled to Austin Pets Alive! for medical reasons and declined; the number of animals hospitalized and length of hospitalizations; and the outside vendors, costs, which animals receive medical services …
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) August 7, 2021 at 1:00 pm Ruiz Branch Library 1600 Grove Boulevard Austin, TX 78741 Members: Joshua Blank Camellia Falcon Shaina Kambo Hoang Le Eugene Schneider Sara Inés Calderón Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Selina Yee AGENDA Erin Dempsey Errol Hardin Dr. Sterling Lands Christina Puentes, Chair CALL TO ORDER 1. INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC FORUM A. Logistics B. Public Forum Rules 2. DEFINING THE ICRC: WHY WE ARE HERE TODAY 3. CITY DEMOGRAPHICS PRESENTATION 4. GROUP BREAKOUT SESSION A. To Identify Aspects/Areas of the District that Matters to You/the Community B. District Map Drawing Priority Discussion (ICRC Charter: Section 3E) 5. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GROUP ACTIVITY RESULTS (SUBJECT TO CHANGE) – Related to Group Activity (Each speaker will be limited to 5 minutes) 6. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: INDIVIDUAL – Must Have Signed In Prior to Meeting (Each speaker will be limited to 3 minutes) 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 Matt Dugan at the Housing and Planning Department, at 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission, please contact Matt Dugan at 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov or Lisa Rodriguez at 512-974-3119 and lisa.rodriguez@austintexas.gov. Versión en español a continuación. Public Forum Procedure redistricting plan 1. Purpose: to receive public input on redistricting matters prior to approval of preliminary 2. Logistics: request that all cell phones and electronic devices be silenced, and identify location of restrooms, entrances, and exits. Discourage speakers from repetitious or irrelevant testimony. • Chair: move meeting along • Vice-Chair: assist chair with time, schedule, and speaker names • Staff: MC/host, assist with handouts and speakers • Commissioners: limit questions to clarifications only. Specific questions shall be written and handed to Chair. Chair will have the discretion to approve questions and ask them of the speakers. 3. Public Forum Rules: • All individuals wishing to make comments must sign in prior to the meeting. • Each speaker is limited to 3 minutes, unless additional time is granted by the Chair. • Those in attendance are asked to refrain from …
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) August 7, 2021 at 1:00 pm Via Videoconferencing Topic: ICRC Public Forum: District 3 Time: Aug 7, 2021 01:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/97196422290?pwd=cjVzNDRzNDJ2R09VRk9ML2h3am1jdz09 Meeting ID: 971 9642 2290 Passcode: cwKV8g One tap mobile +13017158592,,97196422290#,,,,*030566# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,,97196422290#,,,,*030566# US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 971 9642 2290 Passcode: 030566 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/ah3WB8cXG Members: Joshua Blank Camellia Falcon Shaina Kambo Hoang Le Eugene Schneider CALL TO ORDER Sara Inés Calderón Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Selina Yee REVISED AGENDA Erin Dempsey Errol Hardin Dr. Sterling Lands Christina Puentes, Chair 1. INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC FORUM A. Logistics B. Public Forum Rules 2. DEFINING THE ICRC: WHY WE ARE HERE TODAY 3. CITY DEMOGRAPHICS PRESENTATION 4. GROUP BREAKOUT SESSION A. To Identify Aspects/Areas of the District that Matters to You/the Community B. District Map Drawing Priority Discussion (ICRC Charter: Section 3E) 5. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GROUP ACTIVITY RESULTS (SUBJECT TO CHANGE) – Related to Group Activity (Each speaker will be limited to 5 minutes) 6. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: INDIVIDUAL – Must Have Signed In Prior to Meeting (Each speaker will be limited to 3 minutes) 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 Matt Dugan at the Housing and Planning Department, at 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission, please contact Matt Dugan at 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov or Lisa Rodriguez at 512-974-3119 and lisa.rodriguez@austintexas.gov. Versión en español a continuación. Public Forum Procedure redistricting plan 1. Purpose: to receive public input on redistricting matters prior to approval of preliminary 2. Logistics: request that all cell phones and electronic devices be silenced, and identify location of restrooms, entrances, and exits. Discourage speakers from repetitious or irrelevant testimony. • Chair: move meeting along • Vice-Chair: assist chair …
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) P U B L I C FO R U M : D I S T R I C T 3 V I A V I D EO CO N F E R E N C E S AT U R DAY, AU G . 7 , 1 - 3 P. M. Public Forum Agenda 1. How to sign up for testimony 2. Background on the Independent Citizens Redistrict Commission (ICRC) 3. Current City Council district maps and demographic information 4. History of the 10-1 Austin City Council districts 5. Explanation of the delayed Census, and 6. Instructions for how to proceed through breakout sessions and how to use map print outs. Find us on Facebook and Twitter at Austin Redistricting Find us on Instagram @austinredistrict ICRC websites: https://www.speakupaustin.org/city-of-austin- redistricting https://redistrictatx.org/ http://www.austintexas.gov/content/independen t-citizens-redistricting-commission How to Sign Up to Testify Today Step 1: Put your first and last name in the chat, the district you reside in, and your email address. Step 2: After the presentation, you will be called on by administrative manager, Christine Granados. For any written comments, email the full commission at icrc.commissioners@austintexas.gov ICRC Commissioners District 1 – Errol Hardin District 1 – Selina Yee District 6 – Eugene Schneider District 7 – Christina Puentes (Chair) District 2 – Sara Inés Calderón District 7 – Camellia Falcon District 3 – Brigham Morris District 3 – Hoang Le District 8 – Joshua Blank District 9 – Shaina Kambo District 4 – Dr. Sterling Lands District 10 – Luis Gonzalez (Vice-Chair) District 5 – Prabhu Kannan District 10 – Erin Dempsey District 3 Commissioner BJ Morris Brigham Morris, moved to Texas in 2002 after serving in the U.S. Army in 2002 where he was stationed in Fort Hood. After the military, he moved to Austin and earned a bachelor's degree in accounting and CPA license. He has worked in the finance and accounting sector ever since. Morris has lived in District 3 since 2007, a landscape that has evolved over the 14 years he has resided in the neighborhood. District 3 is Morris's favorite because it is a gateway to the rest of the city from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA). It has so much to offer from Roy G. Guerrero Park to the Boardwalk to the hidden Riverside ranchettes where Sam Grey Horse regularly rides his mules down the road. Morris appreciates the rich history of …
Name:_____________________________________ Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Public Forum #7: District 3 | Aug. 7, 2021 | Zip codes: 78702, 78704 78721, 78725, 78741, 78742, 78745 Sabino “Pio” Renteria Council Member, district3@austintexas.gov, 512-978-2103 Directions: Examine the map for common areas of interest (e.g. neighborhoods, schools, churches, shopping centers, or your grocery store). Mark their locations with points on the map. Then, draw a circle around the unique characteristics of the community that you believe should remain intact within the district. You may also leave written comments below that explain your reasoning, as well as any other thoughts about redistricting in Austin generally. Please return this document to the Commission when you are finished. It will be saved for the purpose of redrawing maps once Census data arrives. Thank you for being with us today. (Map may not include some newly annexed portions of Austin.) #RedistrictATX2021 Name:_____________________________________ Comments:________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ May we contact you? NAME _____________________________________________ ADDRESS________________________________________________________________________________ City EMAIL_____________________________________________ Street Address Zip Code State To create your own proposed maps for the City of Austin, go to districtr.org. Send the link to the finished map to matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov. Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Name:_____________________________________ Public Forum #7: District 3 | Aug. 7, 2021 Directions: Examine the map of the ten city council districts and provide any redistricting markings and suggestions. You may also leave written comments below that explain your reasoning, as well as any other thoughts about redistricting in Austin generally. Please return this document to the Commission when you are finished. It will be saved for the purpose of redrawing maps once Census data arrives. Thank you for being with us today. Name:_____________________________________ Comments:________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ Commissioners Question Groups What do I need to know about your district? How do you live your life in your community? What routes do you take to work? What churches, mosques, temples do you attend? What grocery store to you frequent? What schools do your children attend (pre-K, elementary, high school, private, community college, university)? How accessible is Capitol Metro bus line? What are some of the shared community spaces-shopping centers, home owners’ associations, parks, pools, etc.? Where do you go to the doctor? Where is the nearest police and fire station in your community? What are your communities shared interests- health conditions, …
Versión en español a continuación. Parks and Recreation Board Special Called Meeting August 5, 2021 Parks and Recreation Board to be held August 5, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (August 4, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the August 5, 2021 Parks and Recreation Board Meeting, members of the public must: • Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-6716 or sammi.curless@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. • Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. • Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. • Handouts or other information may be emailed to sammi.curless@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live • Reunión del Parks and Recreation Board August 5, 2021 La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (August 4, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-6716 or sammi.curless@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). • Una vez que se haya realizado una …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Tuesday, June 22, 2021 – 5:30pm Via Videoconference MINUTES The Parks and Recreation Board convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 via videoconference in Austin, Texas. Chair Lewis called the meeting to order at 5:35pm. Board Members in Attendance: Chair Dawn Lewis, Vice Chair Richard DePalma, Nancy Barnard, Laura Cottam Sajbel, Anna Di Carlo, and Nina Rinaldi. Board Members Absent: Sarah Faust and Kimberly Taylor. Staff in Attendance: Kimberly McNeeley, Liana Kallivoka, Lucas Massie, Suzanne Piper, Anthony Segura, Kymberley Maddox, Kalpana Sutaria, Jason Inge, Gregory Montes, Ricardo Soliz, Lisa Storer, Christina Bies, Kevin Gomillion, Denisha Cox, Patricia Rossett, Kevin Johnson, Shwetha Pandurangi and Sammi Curless. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Kevin Reinis – Austin Rowing Club operations update Conor Kenny – parkland dedication for a Windsor Park development A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the regular meeting of May 25, 2021 were approved on Board Member Cottam Sajbel motion, Board Member Di Carlo second on an 6-0 with Board Members Faust and Taylor absent and three vacancies. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the City Council approving the renaming of Payton Gin Pocket Park to Heron Hollow Pocket Park. Vice Chair DePalma made a motion to recommend to the City Council to approve the renaming of Payton Gin Pocket Park to Heron Hollow Pocket Park; Board Member Rinaldi seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 6-0 with Board Members Faust and Taylor absent and three vacancies. Recommendation 20210622-B1. 2. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to City Council to approve the Permanent Wastewater Use and Temporary Work Area, not to exceed 11 Page 1 of 3 Months, on parkland located at Davis White Neighborhood Park (6705 Crystalbrook Dr.) and Southern Walnut Creek Greenbelt (6013 Loyola Ln.). Total Mitigation is $42,189. Board Member Rinaldi made a motion to recommend to the City Council to approve the Permanent Wastewater Use and Temporary Work Area, not to exceed 11 Months, on parkland located at Davis White Neighborhood Park (6705 Crystalbrook Dr.) and Southern Walnut Creek Greenbelt (6013 Loyola Ln.). Total Mitigation is $42,189; Vice Chair DePalma seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 6-0 with Board Members Faust and Taylor absent and three vacancies. 3. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the Planning Commission …
305 S. Congress PUD Presentation to the Parks and Recreation Board August 5, 2021 Atha Phillips Environmental Program Coordinator Environmental Officer’s Office Scott Grantham Planner Principal, Park Planning Parks & Recreation Department Agenda • Proposed PUD environmental attributes and status • Proposed superiority • Code modifications • Staff evaluation • Staff proposed conditions for superiority Proposed PUD Lady Bird Lake Superiorities 1. Proposing to remove invasive species along the shoreline and restore with natives. 2. Proposing to save or transplant 100% of heritage trees and preserve 77% of trees overall. 3. Parkland dedication exceeding current code requirement (15% site acreage, credited)* 4. Commitment to build park amenities at value exceeding current code requirement.* * Further clarity needed on these commitments. Code Modifications-Environmental 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. picnic facilities, playscapes, concessions including food and beverage vendors, bicycle rentals, sports Section 25-2-1176(A)(1) is modified to allow construction of the pier to extend up to 70' from the shoreline. Section 25-2-1176(A)(4) is modified to exceed the allowed 20% of the shoreline. 25-8-63(11) is modified so that a parking structure can be excluded from impervious cover calculations if it is 2'-4' below the finished grade of the land after it is constructed. The project proposes to exceed 15% of site area allowed by code. Section 25-8-261 and the ECM is modified to allow development within the Critical Water Quality Zone that is in accordance with the PUD Land Use Plan and Open Space Plan. This includes vegetation filter strips, rain gardens, bio-filtration ponds, stormwater outfall structures, park improvements including hard surface trails, bicycle trails, equipment rentals, boat rentals, dining facilities, performance and special event facilities, boardwalks, sidewalks, pavilions, gazeboes, restrooms, exercise equipment and courses, beach lawn with steps into the water, boat landings, piers, rail station, stream bank stabilization and other similar facilities. Capping impervious cover at 24.5%. 5% allowed by code. Section 25-8-261(H) is modified to allow green stormwater quality controls (as defined by ECM) within 50 feet of the shoreline of Lady Bird Lake and within the 100-year floodplain. Chapter 25-8 and the ECM is modified to allow the placement of fill and the construction of a retaining wall, stairs, bulkhead or other erosion protection device in Lady Bird Lake in order to allow development in accordance with the Open Space Map. Section 25-8-367 is modified to allow allow fill within the lake. Code Modifications-Parkland 1. 25-2-624 (A) allows …
Austin Parks and Recreation Department Hancock Golf Course Parks and Recreation Board Presentation August 2021 Anthony Segura, Assistant Director/Kevin Gomillion, Division Manager Hancock Golf Course/Park Space Increase the fiscal responsibility of City funds Financial solvency at Hancock Golf Course PARD Goals for Hancock Golf Course/Surrounding Park Space: 1) 2) 3) Maintain golf’s historic significance at this location 4) Maintain Shared use of Space Challenges: • Limited General Fund Resources • 9-hole Golf Course • Minimal Staffing Levels (Pay Station) • Limited Pro Shop Services • Course Conditions • Aging Maintenance Equipment 2 Hancock Golf Course Financial Challenges Five Year FinancialTrend Revenue Expenses $526,735 $505,316 $326,592 $320,270 $306,411 $267,953 $433,959 $451,298* $380,228* $386,132 $600,000 $500,000 $400,000 $300,000 $200,000 $100,000 $0 2017 2018 2019 2020 ($200,413) ($185,046) ($127,548) ($118,179) * FY2021 Forecasted Revenue Totals Based on Current Actuals through May 31, 2021. 2021 Projected* $71,070* 3 General Fund Outlook • General Fund Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) Estimates o Revenue estimated to end year $8.3 million below FY21 Budget o Future Revenue tax caps at 3.5% o “Departmental revenues much weaker than budgeted due to extended duration of shutdown in comparison with assumptions made last summer.” • Enterprise Golf Fund o $1.0M Annual Transfer will be reduced to $500,000 in Fiscal Year 2022 4 Recent Background – Continued Transparency Community Engagement Meetings • First meeting, February 29, 2020 • Neighborhood/Conservancy, November 2020 o (Eastwoods, Hyde Park, Cherrywood, North Loop, North University & Hancock) • Golf Advisory Group, November 2020 • PARB Briefing, December 2020 • Neighborhood Associations, January 2021 • Neighborhood/Conservancy, March 2021 • Conservancy Meeting, April 2021 Community Surveys • PARD Online Survey (February-May 2020) o 343 Responses • Hancock Conservancy Survey (Fall 2020) o 725 Responses - Surrounding Neighborhoods • PARD Hancock Golfer Survey (February-March 2021) o 808 Responses 5 March 2021 Community Survey • PARD worked with Austin Energy’s Data Analytics and Business Intelligence Division • Two-week survey was conducted (March 9th-23rd) • Email with Unique Link (40,000 random citizens across all 10 Council Districts) • Open Link (Shared with Neighborhood Associations, Conservancy Groups and our Golf Partners) • QR code (Posted around the municipal golf courses) • Survey Results • Email – 3,629 responses received • Open Link – 4,754 responses received • QR Code – 721 responses received 6 March 2021 Community Survey Results Q4 – Hancock Golf Course is one of the oldest public golf courses in …
M E M O R A N D U M TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Parks and Recreation Board Members Kimberly A. McNeeley, M. Ed., CPRP, Director Austin Parks and Recreation Department May 9, 2021 Hancock Golf Course Survey Results The purpose of this memorandum is to provide you with results from the recent Hancock Golf Course survey and outline the next steps related to engagement associated with the Golf Course. Attached is the final report and appendixes that provide responses to all the questions and comments received from the open-ended questions. As you may recall, the Parks and Recreation Department (Department) completed online community engagement meetings in November 2020, regarding the financial status of the Hancock Golf Course. This included meeting with multiple Neighborhood Associations, Conservancy groups and Golf partners. At the conclusion, the Department determined a need to obtain additional information regarding community views related to the future uses of Hancock Golf Course. The property associated with Hancock Golf Course is unique in that it is the size of a district park, includes the city-wide activity of golf and offers recreation center programming that attracts individuals beyond the immediate neighborhood. March Hancock Golf Course Survey In March, the Department engaged Austin Energy’s Data Analytics and Business Intelligence (DABI) group to conduct research on community sentiment regarding Hancock Golf Course. The surveys were launched on March 9 and closed two weeks later, on March 23. To allow for input from multiple sources, three survey delivery methods were developed: • Email with a Unique Link • Open Link • QR Code posted around the municipal golf courses Austin Energy deployed an email link to approximately 40,000 citizens across all 10 Council Districts from a random list of survey participants created from an analysis based upon the demographics and psychographics of those likely to engage in outdoor activities. The analytics and the selection process allowed for a statistically valid analysis of the survey data. The Open Link provided anyone the opportunity to share their comments and was shared with Neighborhood Associations, Conservancy groups and our Golf partners. Lastly, the QR Code was for golfing patrons that allowed them to take the survey at the golf courses. All questions in the survey were the same irrespective of delivery method. The DABI team monitored all received responses to these surveys for duplication or replication of responses so that they could ensure fairness and equity …
Austin Parks and Recreation Department 2018 Bond Program Implementation Update Parks and Recreation Board August 5, 2021 Steven Linett, Capital Improvement Program Manager Topics to Review • 2018 Bond Program Overview • Project Delivery Strategies • Program Progress • Proposition B • Proposition C Walnut Creek Metro Park Playground and Nature Play (D7) 2018 Bond Program Overview • Council’s Contract with the Voters for 2018 G.O. Bond • Eight year completion timeline • Proposition B ($66.5 million) prescribed amounts by Proposition B ESB-MACC facility • Proposition C ($149.0 million) directed prioritization of projects and programs to: Improve access • • Renew and reinvest in aging facilities • • Advance the Health & Environment indicators in Improve equity the Strategic Direction 2023 Plan • Council approved first appropriation in March 2019 • 2.5 years into program implementation Proposition C Parkland Acquisition Aquatics Parkland Improvements Building Renovations Infrastructure Dougherty Arts Center Carver Museum, Cultural, and Genealogy Center Asian American Resource Center $7,000,000 $66,500,000 $27,000,000 $25,000,000 $7,500,000 $149,000,000 $45,000,000 $40,000,000 $25,000,000 $21,500,000 $17,500,000 Project Delivery Strategies Category Type Status Alternative Delivery Construction Manager at Risk Colony Park and Givens Pools, ESB-MACC, DAC, AARC awarded; Montopolis and Northwest Pools selection in progress Third Party Project Management Professional Service Agreements Project Delivery Contracts Competitive Sealed Proposal Seaholm Intake Rehab (June 2021) Partnerships Norwood Park Foundation (July 2021) Montopolis and Northwest Pools Selection in progress Colony Park and Givens Pools Dougherty Arts Center Landscape Architecture Architecture Contract executed June 2020 Contract executed June 2020 $10.5M approved for 7 firms (Aug. 2019) $12M approved for 12 firms (June 2019) BuyBoard Cooperative - Park Amenities $22.5M for 3 years (Oct. 2019) BuyBoard - Aquatics $24.0M for 3 years (Dec. 2019) IDIQ – Asphalt Roadways/Lots $2M for 2 years + 3 $2M options (Mar. 2020) Program Progress: Proposition B • Through 2021, PARD on pace with initial spending plan set in 2019 • Large projects required contracting on front-end • Significant spending will start in FY2023 as construction begins Facility Appropriated Spent Encumbered % Spent Mexican American Cultural Center Dougherty Arts Center Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center Asian American Resource Center Total 27.0 25.0 7.5 7.0 66.5 0.8 0.0 0.6 0.1 1.5 0.8 0.0 0.1 0.3 3% 0% 8% 2% 1.2 2% Millions of dollars Figures as of July 25, 2021 ESB-MACC Phase II Facility Expansion • Current Phase: Design • Total Project Budget: $27.5 million • Anticipated …
305 S. Congress PUD Presentation to the Parks and Recreation Board August 5, 2021 Atha Phillips Environmental Program Coordinator Environmental Officer’s Office Scott Grantham Planner Principal, Park Planning Parks & Recreation Department Agenda • Proposed PUD environmental attributes and status • Proposed superiority • Code modifications • Staff evaluation • Staff proposed conditions for superiority Proposed PUD Lady Bird Lake Possible Superiorities 1. Proposing to remove invasive species along the shoreline and restore with natives (This is considered a “soft” superiority since the work proposed within the parkland would require restoration since it is located within the floodplain and CWQZ). 2. Proposing to save or transplant all heritage trees and preserve 77% of trees overall. 3. Parkland dedication exceeding current code requirement (15% site acreage, credited)* Dedication of parkland is contingent on the following rights in perpetuity: • • • • Owner maintains approval rights to program all park events. Details to be finalized as part of the 3.51 million square feet approved in the PUD. Easements to build the park plan proposed in the PUD. Air rights for tower crane(s) over the park for project construction, repair or replacement. final Operations and Maintenance Agreement. • Maintenance to be contracted by owner or the Austin Economic Development Corporation and paid for by a TIF or other similar public funding mechanism. Maintenance shall be performed at a level similar to a class A private sector park similar in quality to the 9-acre park in the Domain. Homeless encampment and camping is prohibited. Easements/license agreements/encroachment agreements to repair, replace or construct park. improvements or any repairs, replacement or construction of building(s) or project improvements. • • • • Owner maintains right to add tie backs into the park during construction and has the right to abandon subsurface tie backs in place 4. Commitment to build park amenities at value exceeding current code requirement.* * Further clarity needed on these commitments. Code Modifications-Environmental 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Section 25-2-1176(A)(1) is modified to allow construction of the pier to extend up to 70' from the shoreline. Section 25-2-1176(A)(4) is modified to exceed the allowed 20% of the shoreline. 25-8-63(11)(a)(IV) is modified to allow the project to exceed 15% of site area allowed by code. Section 25-8-261 and the ECM is modified to allow development within the Critical Water Quality Zone that is in accordance with the PUD Land Use Plan and Open …
2016 PLAN vs 2020 MODIFIED PLAN 2016 SCW Plan 2020 Modified SCW Plan DRAFT | October 19, 2020 DRAFT | October 19, 2020 2020 Modified Plan focuses on two properties - Statesman & Crockett. Combined, these two properties reflect 30 acres or roughly 30% of the properties in the SCW District. In the SCW Vision, these two properties contribute 65% of District’s Open Space through the Waterfront Park Sequence and Crockett Square; 70% of District’s New Streets - most notably extension of Barton Springs Road and accommodating the proposed alignment of CapMetro’s Blue Line; and 62% of Projected District Buildout. A fundamental difference between the 2016 Physical Framework and the 2020 Modified Physical Framework is in the location and alignment of future streets and the open space network on the two largest properties – colloquially known as the Statesman Site and the adjacent Crockett Property. R D T F A WAT ERFRONT PARK INT ERNAL ST REETS BARTON SPRINGS EXT ENSION CROCKET T SQUARE Barton Springs E Riverside S C o n g r e s s Statesman Property Crockett Property ENHANCED GREEN CONNECTOR T F ● A ● ● R D ● ● ● Block Structure reflects idealized district vision Barton Springs Alignment: ○ ○ 1.6 acres dedicated right-of-way, primarily on the “Crockett” property Requires co-development and City intervention and funding to complete as envisioned. Open Space Requirements (flexible layout): ○ Waterfront Park - 7.0 acres park ○ Plazas @ “Statesman” - 2.6 acres ○ Plaza @ “Crockett” - Crockett Square - 1.3 acre Block Structure follows the flexible guidelines laid out in the 2016 Plan and reflects on-the-ground realities Barton Springs Alignment: ○ 1.6 acres dedicated right-of-way, primarily on the “Statesman” property Open Space Requirements (flexible layout): ○ Waterfront Park - 7.0 acres - flexible layout ○ ○ ○ Plazas @ “Statesman” - 1.8 acres Plaza @ “Crockett” - Crockett Square - 1.6 acres Enhanced Green Connector @ “Crockett” - 0.6 acres The 2016 Physical Framework assumed a co-development of these two properties that would allow for the primary new collector street, East Barton Springs Road, to cross both properties but primarily built on the Crockett Property. According to the adopted SCW Plan in 2016, this new street and its location would have been facilitated by a recommended development corporation and funded through recommended tax-increment financing. Given that neither of these recommendations have been initiated, the 2016 recommended …
Special Called Design Commission August 5, 2021 Special Called Design Commission to be held August 5, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (August 4th by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Design Commission Meeting, members of the public must: • Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-1243 and aaron.jenkins@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. • Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. • Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. • Handouts or other information may be emailed to aaron.jenkins@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. • If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Reunión del Especial Design Commission FECHA de la reunion (Agosto 5, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (AgostoEsc 4th antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben • junta en (512) 974-1243 and Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de aaron.jenkins@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. la • • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para hablar al enlace de la junta, los residentes recibirán …
RESOLUTION ON HOW DOWNTOWN DENSITY BONUS FEES-IN-LIEU SHOULD BE USED WHEREAS, currently all Downtown Density Bonus Program fee-in-lieu funds collected by the City are spent solely for the Housing Voucher Program; and WHEREAS, Housing Vouchers are an important component to affordable housing, but they do not help add any affordable housing units; and WHEREAS, the Austin Strategic Housing Blueprint calls for the creation of 60,000 affordable housing units throughout the city; and WHEREAS, the new Downtown Density Bonus fee-in-lieu structure will result in many times more fees that are currently being collected; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE DESIGN COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: In order to meet the City’s stated affordable housing goals, we recommend that Council direct the City Manager to allocate Downtown Density Bonus fees-in-lieu to be used for building affordable housing units in Austin. The Housing Voucher Program could continue to receive the same amount of funding that it does today, but the additional fees being collected from the new fee structure should be earmarked for projects that will generate affordable housing units. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: Examples of how this could be accomplished are: distributing these funds to the Austin Economic Development Corporation to help achieve their affordable housing development goals; and distributing to the Austin Housing Finance Corporation to award more funding to affordable housing developers for the construction of affordable housing in Austin. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: The apportionment of the Downtown Density Bonus fees collected should be re-evaluated on a regular basis so that the City is effectively using these funds to meet our affordability goals. ADOPTED: ATTEST: David Carroll Chair, Design Commission Design Commission: DDBP Working Group 07/29/21 RESOLUTION FOR A TIERED DOWNTOWN DENSITY BONUS PROGRAM WHEREAS, currently, if a project stays below the density bonus program’s district FAR cap, it needs approval from city staff and support from the Design Commission; and WHEREAS, if a project exceeds a district’s FAR cap, it requires an additional step of needing council approval; and WHEREAS, exceeding the FAR cap does not require any additional requirements other than applying the same fee-in-lieu formula that was used when under the cap; and WHEREAS this additional administrative step in the process is discretionary, unpredictable, and does not result in any additional community benefit; and WHEREAS in the Rainey Street district, a tiered approach is used to require on site affordable housing in the first …
--- July 19, 2021 The City of Austin Design Commission Jen Weaver, AIA RID LEED AP MRED Density Bonus Fee Calibration Recommendation TO: CC: FROM: RE: DATE: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The City of Austin Land Development Code team engaged ECO Northwest to consult on the fee calibration of the Downtown Density Bonus program. The current program is widely implemented as a requirement to develop projects downtown, but problematic assumptions yield no new actual Affordable housing downtown and increased costs to developers, who must include these fees in their costs. This causes increase rents or sales to end users as developers must meet minimum yields to cover their costs of financing. We recommend slowing down the process, creating two-way conversation with developers delivering product in areas where the City would like to see Affordable housing and market-rate housing, and evaluating the ultimate goal: fees or missing middle housing delivery to the market (although they are not mutually exclusive solutions.) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Context: The City of Austin Land Development Code team engaged ECO Northwest, an independent consulting firm based in Oregon to advise on the fee calibration of the existing affordable housing density bonus program. The existing LDC-related affordable housing density bonus programs (areas) are the Downtown Density Bonus Program (including Rainey and the University Neighborhood Overlay.) The analysis was of in-lieu fees that capture a portion of the upside without discouraging developers from delivering product and is focused on calibrating in-lieu fees only. The stated exclusions are: recalibration of the affordable housing bonus incentives, or affordable housing performance requirements in the bonus areas which could change the target incomes or set aside requirements. This developer additionally notes that feedback from the developers responsible for financing these fees was not assessed. Critical feedback from two-way communication could include: 1) the challenges in the developer’s business model to cover fees and projected increases in fees, 2) effects on land acquisition 3) challenges in implementing on-site affordability 4) hurdles for market-rate (rather than luxury) housing. Problems in Assessing Success: The City of Austin Land Development Code department cites the current program as a success noting that many developers participate in the program. Currently, the City of Austin requires more fees up front, encouraging developers to develop luxury product with a higher margin of safety to covers fees and the cost to finance fees a successful project. In short, increasing costs by various fees causes the …
DESIGN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20210805-1A August 06, 2021 Honorable Mayor Adler Honorable City Council Members City Manager Spencer Cronk Re: Downtown Density Bonus Program Dear Mayor and City Council Members, Given that the Design Commission is the Gatekeeper of the Downtown Density Bonus Program (DDBP), we believe our input is valuable to the work that is currently underway to revise the fees for this program. To this end, we have attached two resolutions recently passed by the Design Commission related to this work. The first resolution speaks to how the fees-in-lieu should be spent, while the second resolution is more comprehensive and recommends additional changes to the structure of the DDBP. As the Design Commission reviews all of the DDBP projects, we believe we have a great understanding of the program’s successes and failures and it is in this vein that we offer our resolutions to improve the program for your consideration so that it may provide more benefit to our community. Sincerely, David Carroll Chair City of Austin Design Commission RESOLUTION ON HOW DOWNTOWN DENSITY BONUS FEES-IN-LIEU SHOULD BE USED WHEREAS, currently all Downtown Density Bonus Program fee-in-lieu funds collected by the City are spent solely for the Housing Voucher Program; and WHEREAS, Housing Vouchers are an important component to affordable housing, but they do not help add any affordable housing units; and WHEREAS, the Austin Strategic Housing Blueprint calls for the creation of 60,000 affordable housing units throughout the city; and WHEREAS, the new Downtown Density Bonus fee-in-lieu structure will result in more fees than are currently being collected; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE DESIGN COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: In order to meet the City’s stated affordable housing goals, we recommend that Council direct the City Manager to allocate Downtown Density Bonus fees-in-lieu to be used for building affordable housing units in Austin. The Housing Voucher Program could continue to receive the same amount of funding that it does today, but the additional fees being collected from the new fee structure should be earmarked for projects that will generate affordable housing units. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: Examples of how this could be accomplished are: distributing these funds to the Austin Economic Development Corporation to help achieve their affordable housing development goals; and distributing to the Austin Housing Finance Corporation to award more funding to affordable housing developers for the construction of affordable housing in Austin. …
DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, August 5, 2021 5:30 PM VIA REMOTE WebEx Meeting Minutes Call to order by: Chair D. Carroll at 5: 33 p.m. Member List David Carroll – Chair (District 1) Jessica Rollason – Vice-Chair (District 7) X X X Martha Gonzalez (District 2) X Samuel Franco (District 3) Josue Meiners (District 4) Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) “X” Denote Commission Members who were in attendance X Jorge E. Rousselin, Executive Liaison X Aaron D. Jenkins, Staff Liaison X Art Zamorano, Staff Liaison CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: None. 1. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): CITY OF AUSTIN HOUSING AND PLANNING STAFF X Melissa Hanao-Robledo (District 5) X X X Jen Weaver (District 6) Aan Coleman (District 8) Bart Whatley (District 9) Ben Luckens (District 10) a. Discussion and possible action to evaluate and make recommendations related to the Downtown Density Bonus Program. • Chair D. Carroll informed the committee that the Working Group has provided three recommended resolutions for the Downtown Density Bonus program o Resolution on how Downtown Density Bonus Fees-In-Lieu Should be used o Resolution for the Tiered Downtown Density Bonus Program o Resolution on Downtown Density Bonus Fees-In-Lieu Calibration. Page 1 of 2 • Commissioner B. Luckens made a motion to adopt the Resolution on how Downtown Density Bonus Fees-In-Lieu Should be used, seconded by Commissioner E. Taniguchi. o The motion was approved [ 7 ayes, 0 nays, 1 Abstain] • Commissioner B. Whatley made a motion to adopt the Resolution for the Tiered Downtown Density Bonus Program, seconded by Commissioner E. Taniguchi. o The motion was approved [ 7 ayes, 0 nays, 1 Abstain] • The resolution on Downtown Density Bonus Fees-In-Lieu Calibration has been tabled for the next regular Design Commission August 23rd meeting, with no objection. ADJOURNMENT by consensus at: 6:31 PM. Page 2 of 2
Water and Wastewater Commission August 4, 2021 — 6:00 p.m. Waller Creek Center, Room 104 625 East 10th Street Austin, Texas For more information go to: http://www.austintexas.gov/wwc Chien Lee, Chair (District 4) Christianne Castleberry, Vice Chair (District 5) Vacant (District 6) Judy Musgrove (District 7) Commissioners: William Moriarty, (Mayor) Jesse Penn (District 1) Vacant (District 2) Travis Michel (District 3) CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers who register to speak will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Christy Williams (District 8) Grant Fisher (District 9) Susan Turrieta (District 10) Approval of minutes from the July 14, 2021 Water & Wastewater Commission regular meeting. B. ITEMS FOR COMMISSION’S REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL 1. Recommend approval to award a multi-term contract with ECS Environmental Solutions, to provide installation, removal and rental of activated carbon-based odor control units, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $481,295. 2. Recommend approval to award a multi-term contract with Univar Solutions USA Inc., for fluorosilicic acid, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,550,000. 3. Recommend approval of amendments to three existing cooperative contracts with Carrier Corporation; Johnson Controls Inc.; and Trane U.S. Inc.; for continued chiller systems maintenance, repair, inspection, and installation, for an increase of $4,675,000, for revised total contract amounts not to exceed $12,928,937, divided among the contractors. Austin Water’s requested authorization is $750,000. 4. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute an Advance Funding Agreement with Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) for the relocation and adjustments of existing water and wastewater lines and appurtenances in conflict with the TXDOT Loop 360 at Westlake Roadway Project in the amount of $7,010,054 plus a 10% contingency of $701,005.40 for a total amount not to exceed $7,711,059.40. (District 10) 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 Blanca Madriz at Austin Water, 512-972-0115 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Water and Wastewater Commission, please contact …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Health and Environment COA Strategic Direction: August 4, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Purchasing August 26, 2021 Client: Shay Ralls Roalson Agenda Item Recommend approval to award a multi-term contract with ECS Environmental Solutions, to provide installation, removal and rental of activated carbon-based odor control units, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $481,295. Amount and Source of Funding Funding in the amount of $8,022 is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. The Purchasing Office issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2200 WJT1005 for these goods and services. The solicitation was issued on May 3, 2021 and it closed on May 27, 2021. The recommended contractor submitted the only responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bid received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Documents. N/A August 4, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. 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. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The contract is for rental of two odor control units to relieve wastewater odors at Westbank Lift Station and the Agave neighborhood. These areas have a history of odor complaints originating from the local wastewater systems and this contract will serve as an interim solution until a permanent solution is utilized. Additionally, a Notice of Violation has been issued by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for the Agave neighborhood demanding that Austin Water take the necessary steps to relieve the system of nuisance odors. These rental units will also allow the engineering team to determine the flow rate Item needed to keep the respective system in negative pressure such that localized odors do not escape it through sewer access points such as clean outs, manholes, vents, etc. If the City is unable to secure a contract the Westbank Lift Station and the Agave neighborhood will continue experiencing nuisance odors that will affect the everyday lives of the local residents. …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Health and Environment COA Strategic Direction: August 4, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Purchasing August 26, 2021 Client: Rick Coronado Agenda Item Recommend approval to award a multi-term contract with Univar Solutions USA Inc., for fluorosilicic acid, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,550,000. Amount and Source of Funding Funding in the amount of $25,833 is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. The Purchasing Office issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2200 SLW1054 for these goods. The solicitation issued on May 10, 2021 and it closed on May 25, 2021. Of the four offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the lowest responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Documents. N/A August 4, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9D Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the goods required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The contract will provide fluorosilicic acid to Austin Water for use as an approved water treatment chemical. Fluorosilicic acid is used in the water treatment process to provide a fluoride supplement aiding in public dental health. This contract is replacing a contract expiring on August 30, 2021. The requested amounts were determined by departmental estimates using historical, current, and projected spending data. The recommended contractor is not the current provider of these goods. Contract Detail: Contract Term Initial Term Optional Extension 1 Optional Extension 2 Optional Extension 3 TOTAL Length of Term 2 yrs. 1 yr. 1 yr. 1 yr. 5 yrs. Contract Authorization $ 620,000 $ 310,000 $ 310,000 $ 310,000 $1,550,000 Note: Contract Authorization amounts are based on the City’s estimated annual usage. PRICE ANALYSIS a) Solicitations: 48 notices were sent, including 5 WBE firms with no M/WBE firms responding. b) Cost Analysis: The Proposed contract pricing is consistent with an 1.02% increase represented in the market.
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation COA Strategic Direction: Economic Opportunity and Affordability August 4, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Purchasing August 26, 2021 Client: Anna Bryan-Borja Agenda Item Recommend approval amendments to three existing cooperative contracts with Carrier Corporation; Johnson Controls Inc.; and Trane U.S. Inc.; for continued chiller systems maintenance, repair, inspection, and installation, for an increase of $4,675,000, for revised total contract amounts not to exceed $12,928,937, divided among the contractors. Austin Water’s requested authorization is $750,000. Amount and Source of Funding Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Operating Budgets of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: Contract Amendments May 24, 2018 – Council approved the original contract, item 26, on a 10- 0 vote with Council Member Troxclair absent. August 4, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. August 9, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. August 10, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Airport Advisory Commission. This procurement 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 procurement, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The proposed amendments will increase authorization on contracts for chiller systems maintenance, repair, inspection, and installation services for various City departments. The need for the increase is due to un-forecasted maintenance and repairs across multiple City departments. City departments require consistent and reliable preventative maintenance and repair services for City facilities chiller systems. Chiller systems include air-cooled chillers, chilled water systems, pumps, and cooling towers that make up a part of the facility’s heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. Services provided will include monthly or quarterly preventative maintenance, annual inspections, unscheduled repairs, and the installation of repair parts or replacement of like systems. Contract Details: Contract Term Initial Term Proposed Amendments TOTAL Length of Term 53 mos. 53 Current Contract Authorization $8,253,937 $8,253,937 Revised Total Requested Additional Authorization Authorization $4,675,000 $4,675,000 $8,253,937 $4,675,000 $12,928,937 Note: Contract Authorization amounts are based on the City’s estimated annual usage.
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Health and Environment COA Strategic Direction: August 4, 2021 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Public Works August 26, 2021 Client: Shay Ralls Roalson Agenda Item Authorize negotiation and execution of an Advance Funding Agreement with Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) for the relocation and adjustments of existing water and wastewater lines and appurtenances in conflict with the TXDOT Loop 360 at Westlake Roadway Project in the amount of $7,010,054 plus a 10% contingency of $701,005.40 for a total amount not to exceed $7,711,059.40. (District 10) Amount and Source of Funding Funding is included in the Proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Capital Budget of Austin Water. August 4, 2021 — To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: N/A N/A N/A This project is for the relocation and adjustments of existing water and wastewater lines and appurtenances in conflict with the Loop 360 Road project from Westlake Drive to Plaza on the Lake. The total construction cost for Austin Water facilities is estimated to be $7,010,054. The work consists of relocating approximately 11,080 feet of water and 1,685 feet of wastewater lines, including appurtenances. TXDOT project scope includes lowering Loop 360 to become an underpass at Westlake Drive and Cedar Street. The construction of this relocation will be included in the TXDOT contract. TXDOT anticipates starting the letting (bid) process for the roadway and utility construction in January 2022. Austin Water’s existing water and wastewater lines are required to be adjusted to accommodate the proposed roadway improvements, and this agreement will allow the infrastructure in conflict to be relocated and adjusted. Executing this Agreement will bring together the efforts of TXDOT and Austin Water in the design and construction of the roadway improvements and utility adjustments to reduce impacts to the public and save cost. The City will provide construction inspection and testing for this project and agrees to provide funding to TXDOT for construction of water and wastewater lines and appurtenances, including the cost of any change orders made necessary by field changes to address unanticipated conditions under the terms and conditions in this agreement. TXDOT shall obtain the written approval of the City for all change order requests prior to TXDOT issuing the approved change order to the contractor. Due to the potential for unknown subsurface conditions and utility conflicts …
