Regular Called Meeting of the Economic Prosperity Commission Wednesday, August 21, 2024, 6:30pm City Hall, Boards & Commissions Room 1101 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas Some members of the Economic Prosperity Commission may be participating by videoconference. Audio is recorded. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Cesar Garza and Stephanie Calderon at the Economic Development Department: cesar.garza@austintexas.gov and stephanie.calderon@austintexas.gov or 512-974-8055 (Cesar Garza). CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: • Laura Dixon, Mayor (Watson) • Christiana Ponder, District 1 (Harper- • Vacant, District 2 (Fuentes) • Raquel Valdez Sanchez, District 3 • Michael Nahas, Chair, District 4 Madison) (Velasquez) (Vela) • Rodrigo Cantu, District 5 (R. Alter) AGENDA • Amy Rister, District 6 (Kelly) • Amy Noel, District 7 (Pool) • Luis Osta Lugo, Vice Chair, District 8 • Aaron Gonzales, District 9 (Qadri) • Kelsey Hitchingham, District 10 (A. (Ellis) Alter) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Economic Prosperity Commission Regular Called Meeting on July 17, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation by Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Director of the City of Austin Economic Development Department, on the City’s August budget process and on the department’s Global Business Expansion, Small Business, Cultural Arts, Music and Entertainment, Workforce and Childcare, and Support Service divisions. Discuss whom commissioners could invite to present on topics related to commission business or working groups at the September 18, 2024 meeting. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 4. Update from the Global Business Expansion working group regarding the group’s next meeting date, expectations for the group’s September 2024 report, and relevant matters. Update from the Redevelopment working group regarding the group’s next meeting date, expectations for the group’s September 2024 report, and relevant matters. Update from the Small Business working group regarding the group’s next meeting date, expectations for the group’s September 2024 report, and relevant matters. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed …
1. ECONOMIC PROSPERITY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, July 17, 2024 The Economic Prosperity Commission convened in a REGULAR CALLED meeting on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at 301 W. 2nd Street, Room 1101, Austin, Texas. Chair Michael Nahas called the Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. • Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance in Person: Aaron Gonzales (9), Michael Nahas (4), Raquel Valdez Sanchez (3), Rodrigo Cantu (5), Amy Rister (6) • Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Luis Osta Lugo (8), Kelsey Hitchingham (10) • Absent: Amy Noel (7), Laura Dixon (Mayor), Christiana Ponder (1) • Vacancy: District 2 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Economic Prosperity Commission Special Called Meeting on June 24, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of June 24, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Hitchingham’s motion, Vice Chair Osta Lugo’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Noel, Dixon, and Ponder were absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discuss and approve the creation, membership, and timeline of the Global Business Expansion working group. The motion to approve the creation of the Global Business Expansion working group with Commissioners Rister (group chair), Nahas, and Hitchingham, as well as with a deadline of September 2024 for an initial report, was approved on Chair Nahas’ motion, Commissioner Rister’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Noel, Dixon, and Ponder were absent. 1 3. 4. 5. Discuss and approve the creation, membership, and timeline of the Redevelopment working group. The motion to approve the Redevelopment working group with Commissioners Osta Lugo (group chair) and Cantu, as well as with a deadline of September 2024 for an initial report, was approved on Chair Nahas’ motion, Commissioner Valdez Sanchez’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Noel, Dixon, and Ponder were absent. Discuss and approve the creation, membership, and timeline of the Small Business working group. The motion to approve the Small Business working group with Commissioners Valdez Sanchez (group chair) and Gonzales, as well as with a deadline of September 2024 for an initial report, was approved on Chair Nahas’ motion, Commissioner Gonzales’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Noel, Dixon, and Ponder were absent. Discuss and approve a recommendation to Austin City Council to provide the EPC and other Boards and Commissions a message board, similar to the City Council Message Board, as allowed by Section 551.006 of the Texas Open Meetings Act. The …
Economic Development Department Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Director August 21, 2024 Austin, TX Economic Development Our History Austin Economic Development Over Time "Austin Area Economic Development Foundation" is created ATX is chosen as the site of the "Microelectronics Computer Corp." Economic Development Department is established with the City of Austin Opportunity Austin 4.0 + 1948 1956 1983 1988 2000 2004 2023 Vic Mathias becomes President of the Austin Chamber of Commerce "Advantage Austin" Opportunity Austin C I T Y O F A U S T I N The Ripple Effects From Our Past The 1928 Master Plan Austin is the most economically segregated Metro Area Economic Development Department: Leading with Equity in our work Austin, TX Economic Development Where We Are Today Economic Development Department Leadership Team Sylnovia Holt-Rabb Director Economic Development Department Anthony Segura Deputy Director Economic Development Department Morgan Messick Acting Assistant Director Economic Development Department C I T Y O F A U S T I N Mission and Vision The City of Austin's Economic Development Department supports and recruits businesses to Austin through all divisions. Our mission is to promote a competitive, sustainable, and equitable economy for all. C I T Y O F A U S T I N 7 Economic Development Department Overview Arts Business Music C I T Y O F A U S T I N Small Business Small Business Division The Small Business Division is dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs, business owners, creatives, and non-profits. Key services include: • Classes and Coaching: Industry-expert-led business management classes and personalized, no-fee coaching to turn plans into action. • Networking and Events: Signature events like Small Business Fundamentals Week, Austin Small Business Week, and Exploring Entrepreneurship panels to support Austin’s start- up ecosystem. • Research/Resources: Comprehensive resources including a small business directory, business intelligence databases, and public library access. • Funding: Low-interest loan programs, such as the Family Business Loan Program, supporting business expansion and job creation. C I T Y O F A U S T I N Global Business Expansion Global Business Expansion Division The Global Business Expansion Division drives local job growth and investment by: • Business Development: Attracting new businesses and supporting local expansion, including international ventures. • Place-Based Economic Development: Enhancing unique districts and neighborhoods. • Industry Sector Development: Identifying and fostering industries with growth potential and living wage jobs. • Workforce Development: Training the local workforce to meet industry needs. Key …
ECONOMIC PROSPERITY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, August 21, 2024 The Economic Prosperity Commission convened in a REGULAR CALLED meeting on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at 301 W. 2nd Street, Room 1101, Austin, Texas. Chair Michael Nahas called the Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting to order at 6:34 p.m. • Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance in Person: Amy Rister (6), Raquel Valdez Sanchez (3), Michael Nahas (4), Rodrigo Cantu (5) • Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Christiana Ponder (1), Kelsey Hitchingham (10), Luis Osta Lugo (8), Amy Noel (7) • Absent: Laura Dixon (Mayor), Aaron Gonzales (9) • Vacancy: District 2 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Economic Prosperity Commission Regular Called Meeting on July 17, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of July 17, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Hitchingham’s motion, Vice Chair Osta Lugo’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Laura Dixon (Mayor) and Aaron Gonzales (9) were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation by Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Director of the City of Austin Economic Development Department, on the City’s August budget process and on the department’s Global Business Expansion, Small Business, Cultural Arts, Music and Entertainment, Workforce and Childcare, and Support Service divisions. Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Director of the Economic Development Department, and Anthony Segura, Deputy Director, provided a multifaceted overview of the department and how it leads with equity in its work today. 1. 1 3. Discuss whom commissioners could invite to present on topics related to commission business or working groups at the September 18, 2024 meeting. Discussion was held. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 4. Update from the Global Business Expansion working group regarding the group’s next meeting date, expectations for the group’s September 2024 report, and relevant matters. Update given by Commissioner Rister. Update from the Redevelopment working group regarding the group’s next meeting date, expectations for the group’s September 2024 report, and relevant matters. Update given by Commissioner Osta Lugo. Update from the Small Business working group regarding the group’s next meeting date, expectations for the group’s September 2024 report, and relevant matters. Update given by Commissioner Valdez Sanchez. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Joint Sustainability Committee update from Commissioner Amy Noel, Economic Prosperity Commission representative on the City of Austin Joint Sustainability Committee. Chair Nahas adjourned the meeting at 7:57 p.m. without objection. ********** These minutes were approved at the September 18, 2024 meeting on Chair Nahas’ motion, Commissioner Rister’s second …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the DOWNTOWN COMMISSION August 21, 2024, TIME: 5:30 p.m. Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Downtown Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by register, please contact Christi Vitela at Christi.Vitela@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2792. telephone. To CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: August Harris, Chair Ralph E. Ishmael Jr, Vice Chair VACANT (District 5) David Carroll Liz Coufal Mike Lavigne Kimberly Levinson Taylor Major Tania Ortega Sania Shifferd VACANT (District 8) CALL TO ORDER Jennifer Franklin (Parks and Recreation Board) David Holmes (Public Safety Commission) Amy Mok (Arts Commission) Anne Charlotte Patterson (Music Commission) Spencer Schumacher (Urban Transportation) Carl Larosche (Historic Landmark Commission) VACANT (Design Commission) AGENDA 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. 1. Approve the minutes of the Downtown Commission special called meeting on June 26, APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2024. 2. Presentation by Roosevelt Weeks, Director of Libraries, and Cody Scott, Facilities Process Manager, Austin Public Library, on construction at the John Henry Faulk Building at the Austin History Center Campus and programming at the Central Library and Austin History Center. 3. Presentation by Michelle Marx, Transportation Officer, Strategic Projects, Smart Mobility, Austin Transportation and Public Works, on Our Future 35 Project, a project that aims to co-create public spaces over IH 35. STAFF BRIEFINGS FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Christi Vitela at the Office of the City Clerk, at (512) 974-2792 for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Downtown Commission, please contact Christi Vitela …
Downtown Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, June 26, 2024 DOWNTOWN COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING WEDNESDAY, June 26, 2024 The Downtown Commission convened the special called meeting on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX in hybrid meeting format. COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE August Harris, Chair David Carroll Mike Lavigne Kimberly Levinson Anne Charlotte Patterson Spencer Schumacher Sania Shifferd COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE REMOTELY Ralph E Ishmael, Jr. Vice-Chair Liz Coufal Jennifer Franklin Amy Mok Tania Ortega CALL TO ORDER Chair Harris called the meeting of the Downtown Commission to order at 5:33 pm. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No speakers. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Downtown Commission May 15, 2024 meeting. The minutes from the meeting on 05/15/24 were approved on Commissioner Levinson’s motion, Commissioner Shifferd’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Cardona-Beiler and Major were absent. Downtown Commission Meeting Minutes STAFF BRIEFING Wednesday, June 26, 2024 2. Presentation on the Downtown Austin Plan by Chad Sharrard and Jill Amezcua, Austin Planning Department. The presentation was made by Chad Sharrard, Planner Senior, Planning Department; Jill Amezcua, Program Manager II, Planning Department; and Matthew Schmidt, Program Manager III, Economic Development Department. 3. Presentation on the Economic and Cultural District Framework Policy by Matthew Schmidt, Economic Development Department. The presentation was made by Matthew Schmidt, Program Manager III, Economic Development Department. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. The motion to override the four consecutive term limit and nominate Commissioner Harris as Chair was made by Commissioner Ishmael, seconded by Commissioner Lavigne and approved on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Cardona-Beiler and Major were absent. The motion to elect Commissioner Harris as Chair was made by Commissioner Ishmael, seconded by Commissioner Ortega and approved on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Cardona-Beiler and Major were absent. The motion to elect Commissioner Ishmael as Vice Chair was made by Commissioner Levinson, seconded by Commissioner Shifferd and approved on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Cardona-Beiler and Major were absent. 5. Approve a recommendation to Council to update the Downtown Austin Plan and create an overseeing department charged with implementing the elements of the updated plan. A motion to approve the recommendation was made by Commissioner Levinson and seconded by Commissioner Shifferd. The following amendment was motioned by Commissioner Carroll and seconded by Vice Chair Ishmael. The amendment was to add the following under Item 7: “r. Urban Design …
John Henry Faulk | Austin History Center Campus |Central Library Programing Director of Libraries Roosevelt Weeks Facilities Process Manager Cody Scott Objectives Austin History Center Campus Funding Needs Programming Austin History Center Campus John Henry Faulk Building What did we do? • 1) Renovation of 2nd and 3rd floors for archival • 2) Substantial Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing storage upgrades • 3) Elevator Upgrades • 5) Partial 4th Floor Office Upgrade • 6) Asbestos and Lead Abatement within Limits of Construction • 7) Exterior Façade Power Wash Cleaning • 8) Partial 1st Floor Lobby Upgrade John Henry Faulk Building Continued What remains Contractor’s final completion of work Furnishings for Public Space Unmet needs Infrastructure Upgrades in unrenovated areas New Chiller Leaks at perimeter remain Austin History Center What did we do? • 1) Exterior Stonework and Window Repair • 2) ADA Lift Repair/Replacement • 3) Asbestos and Lead Abatement within Limits of Construction • 4) ADA compliance & Landscape upgrades Austin History Center Continued What remains Contractor’s final completion of work: addressing punch list items Unmet needs Stonework Restoration on South Façade Full Interior Renovation MEP Upgrades Spending Recap Equipment/Furnishing $750,000 Architectural/Engineering $1,997,501 Miscellaneous $438,504 Appropriated $19,653,376 Actual Spending $18,322,723 Construction $15,118,000 Phase 2 Project Charter – Next Bond John Henry Faulk • First Floor Gallery • Plaza Courtyard • Rooftop Garden • Exterior Façade Austin History Center • History Preservation of Interior • Sustainability and Resiliency Funding Needs Future Funding Needs Charter Three – Austin History Center Campus Scope Austin History Center Improvements Centralized Distribution System Faulk Programming Expansion Subtotal: History Preservation of Interior, Sustainability and Resiliency Enhancements Budget Estimate $15,700,000.000 Automated Material Handling System $2,500,000.000 Phase 2 – First Floor Rooftop Garden, High Density Archive Expansion, Chiller Plant Upgrade, Exterior Façade, Café and Plaza Courtyard $54,800,000.000 $73,000,000.000 Programming APL Data Central Programming – Current Programming Large Scale Annual Celebratory Events (GAB Fest, Kids Block Party) Innovation Lab digital makerspace for collaboration and creation Youth and Teen Space and Services Cultural Heritage Monthly Celebrations Central Programming – Upcoming Programming Austin Poet Laureate Kick-off Party, September 7 Mayor's Book Club, October 25 New gallery exhibits and artist receptions Over 210 scheduled programs before end of 2024 Central Programming – Potential Programming Increased number of co- developed programs with community partners Large-scale ethnic heritage celebrations Expanded digital equity classes and programs Enhanced civic engagement and citizenship programs Regular performances and spotlights …
Downtown Commission August 21, 2024 OUR FUTURE 35 The Opportunity Our Future 35 will provide transformational new infrastructure for Austin that is of regional and national significance • TxDOT project lowering the main lanes allows the City to deck over the highway • Up to 30 acres of new urban real estate • Local enhancement can provide an array of community benefits and change the landscape of Austin IMAGE: Klyde Warren Park, Dallas POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF FREEWAY CAPS • Reconnect East and West Austin • Change the landscape of Central Austin • Create signature new public space for citywide use • Make walking and biking across and along I-35 safer and more comfortable • Support / incubate local businesses • Provide space for arts and culture • Address local noise and air quality concerns CAP AND STITCH OVERVIEW Potential Cap Locations Potential UT Cap Locations Potential Stitch Location 4 WHERE ARE CAPS POSSIBLE? Height Clearances The image below shows a cross section through a highway cap. The cap needs to have at least 16 ½ feet height clearance above the roadway and any ramps or structures. Highway Cap Highway Bridge 16 ½ feet clearance (min) Roadway Surface Beneath Deck WHAT IS POSSIBLE ON TOP OF CAPS? Maximum Building Heights • Buildings may be 1-2 stories max. • Buildings 3 stories or higher would require additional engineering and cost (unlikely to be feasible). Open Space / Park Features One to Two Story Buildings Roadway CAP & STITCH COMPONENTS Roadway Elements + Tunnel Elements and Cap + Amenities Amenities Deck Cap COA-Funded Roadway Elements COA-Funded Deck Structures COA-Funded Amenities Roadway Elements - Preserves the opportunity to build Caps and Amenities in the future. 7 FUNDING STATUS (All Costs = 2024 Dollars) Decision by Dec 2024 Decision by Dec 2026 Concept Decision by Dec 2024, Final Layout by 2032+ Recurring Annually 2032+ Structural Design Costs Roadway Elements Costs Deck Costs Amenity Costs O&M Costs Acres ($M) ($M) Design ($M) Structure ($M) Amenities ($M) Construction ($M) 1.05 0.23 5.28 3.72 2.10 5.21 4.76 2.74 Holly Stitch CC South Extension CC-4th* 4th-7th 11th-12th 38th-41st 41st-Red Line Red Line-Airport Total Need Funding Secured Remaining Need $34 $34 $15 $19 ($M) $9 $5 $30* $26 $15 $37 $33 $19 $174 $30* $144 - - $69* $49 $28 $70 $65 $37 $318 $69* $249 $1 $1 $6* $4 $2 $6 $5 $3 $28 - $28 $13 $3m $66* …
Downtown Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, August 21, 2024 DOWNTOWN COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, August 21, 2024 The Downtown Commission convened the regular meeting on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at 301 W. 2nd Street in hybrid meeting format. COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE August Harris, Chair Ralph E Ishmael Jr., Vice-Chair David Carroll Kimberly Levinson Spencer Schumacher Sania D. Shifferd COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE REMOTELY Jennifer Franklin Mike Lavigne Taylor Major Tania Ortega Amy Mok Anne Charlotte Patterson CALL TO ORDER Chair Harris called the meeting of the Downtown Commission to order at 5:30 pm. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Downtown Commission special called meeting on June 26, The minutes from the meeting on 06/26/2024 were approved on Vice Chair Ishmael’s motion, Commissioner Levinson’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Coufal was absent. 2024. Downtown Commission Meeting Minutes STAFF BRIEFING Wednesday, August 21, 2024 2. Presentation by Roosevelt Weeks, Director of Libraries, and Cody Scott, Facilities Process Manager, Austin Public Library, on construction at the John Henry Faulk Building at the Austin History Center Campus and programming at the Central Library and Austin History Center. The presentation was made by Roosevelt Weeks, Director of Libraries, Austin Public Library and Cody Scott, Facilities Process Manager, Austin Public Library. 3. Presentation by Michelle Marx, Transportation Officer, Strategic Projects, Smart Mobility, Austin Transportation and Public Works, on Our Future 35 Project, a project that aims to co-create public spaces over IH 35. The presentation was made by Michelle Marx, Transportation Officer, Strategic Projects, Smart Mobility, Austin Transportation and Public Works. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Downtown Austin Plan Update (Ishmael, Harris) Austin Core Transportation (Ishmael, Levinson) Great Streets Update (Carroll, Levinson) Seaholm TIRZ – Cesar Chavez Update (Ishmael, Shifferd) ADJOURNMENT Chair Harris adjourned the meeting at 7:09 pm without any objection. The minutes were approved at the 9/18/2024 meeting on Commissioner Levinson’s motion, Vice Chair Ishmael’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Lavigne was absent.
REGULAR MEETING of the COMMISSION ON VETERAN AFFAIRS Wednesday, Aug 21, 2024 7:00 PM – Adjournment City of Austin Permitting & Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Room 1401/1402 Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Commission on Veteran Affairs may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, email the board liaison at Jesus.Simental@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Michael Mcinerney, Chair Amber Schleuning, Vice Chair Christopher Wilson Kevin Lenau William Dahlstrom Maria Brown-Spence Armando Gonzales Patrick Bissett Mark Balch Philip Reichert Curtis Wyman CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2024. AGENDA 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Veteran Affairs Regular Meeting of May 15, DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation and discussion by Glenn Towery on his upcoming event, AVAFEST and seek support by identifying and securing city owned facilities to host AVAFEST events 2024 as well as possible recognition for Jim Darwin, Austin Veterans Parade Foundation. 3. Presentation and discussion by Johanna Wynne from Patriot’s Hall Dripping Springs on experiences and best practices with connecting central Texas veterans with veteran service officers, services, and each other. 4. Discussion on the status of joining the Joint Inclusion Committee. 5. Discuss and update on Recommendation 20240320-004 requesting a study to understand real world needs of Travis County-based veterans and Recommendation 20240320-006 To create a department of Veterans Affairs and Military Affairs. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Jesus Simental at (512) 974-7742 or jesus.simental@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
COMMISSION ON VETERAN AFFAIRS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, Aug 21, 2024 The COMMISSION ON VETERANS AFFAIRS convened in a REGULAR Meeting on WEDNESDAY, August 21, 2024, at the City of Austin Permitting & Development Center at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752. Chair MICHAEL MCINERNEY called the COMMISSION ON VETERANS AFFAIRS MEETING to order at 7:05pm CST. Commissioners in Attendance: Michael Mcinerney (Chair) Armando Gonzales Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Patrick Bissett Christopher Wilson Curtis Wyman Mark Balch Commissioners Absent: Kevin Lenau Maria Brown-Spence Philip Reichert William Dahlstrom Amber Schleuning Staff in Attendance: Tamela Saldana – Interim Director, Office of Civil Rights Jesus Simental – Veterans Administrator, Office of Civil Rights PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. The minutes from the meeting of 5/15/2024 were approved on Chair Michael Mcinerney’s motion, second by Patrick Bissett on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Kevin Lenau, Maria Brown-Spence, Philip Reichert, William Dahlstrom, and Amber Schleuning were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation by Glen Towery on upcoming AVAFEST events as well as seek support to find city owned venues to host these events. 3. Presentation by Lieutenant General (3-Star) Scott McKean, Executive Director of Patriots Hall of Dripping Springs to inform the Commission on their upcoming grand opening and to share information about innovative best practices to serve Austin-area Veterans and their families. 4. We followed up on our bid to join the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC). The request has been working its way through the system at various meetings all Summer to approve our inclusion and amendment of the JIC's bylaws to include the Veterans Affairs Commission. The next and final step is approval by the City Council. 5. Discussed status of Recommendation 20240320-004 requesting a study to understand real world needs of Travis County-based veterans and Recommendation 20240320-006 To create a department of Veterans Affairs and Military Affairs. Chair Mcinerney mentioned that the proposal had made it on District 8 Council Member’s agenda Paige Ellis, believes the recommendations are getting traction and making progress. Commissioner Wilson discussed his conversation with his council member Paige Ellis on the needs of veterans in the City of Austin. ADJOURNMENT END: 7:59 PM 6. Chair M. Mcinerney made the motion to adjourn, P. Bissett second the motion. Pass unanimously 6-0. Commissioners Kevin Lenau, Maria Brown-Spence, Philip Reichert, William Dahlstrom, and Amber Schleuning were absent. The minutes were approved at the 18 Sep 2024 meeting on …
Regular Called Meeting of the Bond Oversight Committee August 21, 2024, 2:00 P.M to 4:00 P.M Austin City Hall, Boards & Commissions Room 1101 301 W 2nd Street, Austin TX 78701 Some members of the BOARD/COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Nicole Hernandez, 512-974-7644, nicole.hernandez@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Charles Curry, Chair John McNabb, Vice Chair Ramiro Diaz JC Dwyer Stephen Gonzalez CALL TO ORDER AGENDA Edward McHorse Santiago Rodriguez Kenneth Standly Nicole Wren PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the minutes of the Regular meeting of the Bond Oversight Commission on May 15, 2024. Staff Briefings 2. Staff briefing on the Annual Bond Sale by Financial Services Department DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding the approval of the proposed Bond Sales 4. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding the Bond Oversight Commissions Bond Framework in the implementation of capital program 5. Approve the Annual Internal Review and Report FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Nicole Hernandez, Capital Delivery Department, at 512-974-7644, for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Bond Oversight Commission, please contact Nicole Hernandez at 512-974-7644.
Annual General Obligation Bond Sale & CIP Update Joey Kellar, Division Chief – Treasury Steven Linett – Budget and Performance Manager General Obligation Debt • Property Tax Rate has 2 components Tax Rate Operating & Maintenance (O&M) (General Fund) Debt (Debt Service Fund) • Debt Service tax rate set each year at level needed to fund principal and interest payments on debt issued and pledged with property tax • Pays both existing debt service and debt service associated with upcoming General Obligation bond sale General Obligation (GO) Debt • GO Debt = Public Improvement Bonds, Certificates of Obligation, and Contractual Obligations – $1.68 billion in outstanding General Obligation debt – Issued once per year – Backed by property (ad valorem) taxes and “full faith and credit” of the City Types of GO Debt Purpose Voter Approval City Term Public Improvement Bonds (PIBs) Capital Improvement projects and capital assets Yes 20 years Certificates of Obligation (COs) Real property: land, buildings, right of way, construction of a public work No 20 years Contractual Obligations (PPFCOs) Personal property: equipment, machinery, vehicles, information technology No 7 years Steps to Sell or Issue Debt Spring 2023 Develop CIP Plan August 2023 for FY2023-24 Annual Capital Budget Appropriations Reimbursement Resolutions Spring/Summer/Fall 2024 Develop Bond Sale Schedule Preliminary Official Statement Council Action on Bond Sales Bond Sales and Closing • Work on upcoming bond sale began Spring 2023 • Debt to be sold in upcoming bond sale supports projects and appropriations (authority to spend) previously approved by City Council • Use of Reimbursement Resolution allows projects to begin now and get funded later • Consistent with IRS regulations • Consistent with Financial Policies regarding cash management • Results in lower interest costs GO Bond Sale – Series 2024 September Sale: Public Improvement Bonds (PIBs) - $256.80 M • 2012 Bond Program: $2.20M • Transportation - $2.20 M • 2016 Bond Program (Transportation): $39.00 M • 2018 Bond Program: $142.60 M • Affordable Housing - $25.00 M • Parks and Recreation - $30.00 M • Flood Mitigation/Open Space/Water Quality - $15.00M • Library & Cultural – $14.90 M • Public Safety - $10.40 M • Health - $7.300 M • Transportation - $40.00 M • 2020 Bond Program: $66.00 M • 2022 Bond Program: $7.00 M GO Bond Sale – Series 2024 • Entire bond sale supports projects and related appropriations already approved by City Council • After …
Bond Oversight Commission REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, August 21, 2024 The Bond Oversight Commission convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Charles Curry called the Bond Oversight Meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Charles Curry, Chair Ramiro Diaz JC Dwyer Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Stephen Gonzalez Francoise Luca Edward McHorse Santiago Rodriguez Nicole Wren PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Bond Oversight Commission Regular meeting on May 15, 2024. The minutes were approved at the August 21, 2024, meeting on Commissioner Ramiro Diaz’s, motion, Commissioner Stephen Gonzalez second on an 8-0 vote with Vice Chair John McNabb and Commissioner Kenneth Standley absent. Staff Briefings 2. Staff briefing on the Annual Bond Sale by Financial Services Department 1 The presentation was made by Joey Kellar, Division Chief Treasury and Steven Linett, Budget and Performance Manager on Annual General Obligation Bond Sale and CIP Update. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding the approval of the proposed Bond Sales Approved with amendments on Commissioner JC Dwyer’s, motion, Commissioner Ramiro Diaz’s second on an 8-0 vote with Vice Chair John McNabb and Commissioner Kenneth Standley absent. 4. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding the Bond Oversight Commissions Bond Framework in the implementation of capital program Approved on Commissioner Ramiro Diaz’s, motion, Commissioner JC Dwyer second on an 8-0 vote with Vice Chair John McNabb and Commissioner Kenneth Standley absent. 5. Approve the Annual Internal Review and Report Approved on Commissioner Nicole Wren’s, motion, Commissioner Ramiro Diaz’s second on an 8-0 vote with Vice Chair John McNabb and Commissioner Kenneth Standley absent. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Next month presentations on EMS/Fire Emergency Election(s) 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 Nicole Hernandez, Capital Delivery Department, at 512-974-7644, for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Bond Oversight Commission, please contact Nicole Hernandez at 512- 974-7644. 2 Chair Charles Curry adjourned the meeting at 3:31 p.m. without objection. The …
REGULAR MEETING of the ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2024, 6 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHMABERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely. Registration no later than 2 PM the day of the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. For more information on public comment, please see the agenda section “Speaker Registration”. Please contact Ella Garcia, Staff Liaison, for questions regarding speaker registration at LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-978-0801. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Hank Smith – Chair (District 8) Betsy Greenberg – Vice-Chair (District 6) Carrie Thompson – Secretary (District 10) Alejandra Flores – Parliamentarian (District 5) William D. Floyd (Mayor’s Representative) Scott Boone (District 1) David Fouts (District 2) Lonny Stern (District 3) Ryan Puzycki (District 7) Felix De Portu (District 4) District 9 -Vacant EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Zoning and 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 CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first fours 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. Executive Liaison: Joi Harden, 512-974-1617 Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0801 Attorney: AJ Urteaga, 512-974-2386 APPROVAL OF MINUTES PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on August 6, 2024. C14-2024-0084 - 6575 Decker Ln Tract 2; District 1 6575 Decker Lane, Elm Creek Watershed 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: AM Petroleum Inc. (Adam Ahmad) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Metcalfe Wolf Stuart & Williams, LLP (Michele Rogerson Lynch) GR-CO to CS-CO Recommended Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Planning Department C14-2024-0082 - Wall Street CPL Rezone; District 1 9010 Wall Street, Walnut Creek Watershed 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Sonic Land Holdings LLC (Cory Roberts, MD., MBA) Land Answers (Tamara Mitchell) Agent: RR to LI Request: Staff Rec.: …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET TO: CS-CO DISTRICT: 1 CASE: 6675 Decker Lane Tract 2 (C14-2024-0084) ADDRESS: 6675 Decker Lane ZONING FROM: GR-CO SITE AREA: approximately 2.945 acres (approximately 128,284 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: AM Petroleum Inc. (Adam Ahmad) AGENT: Metcalfe Wolf Stuart & Williams, LLP (Michele Rogerson Lynch) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting general commercial services-conditional overlay (CS-CO) combining district zoning. Staff recommends a conditional overlay which would prohibit the following nineteen uses: - Agricultural Sales and Services - Building Maintenance Services - Campground - Commercial Blood Plasma Center - Construction Sales and Services - Convenience Storage - Electronic Prototype Assembly - Electronic Testing - Equipment Repair Services - Equipment Sales See the basis of recommendation section below for more information. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 6, 2024: Staff postponement request to August 20, 2024. August 20, 2024: Case is scheduled to be heard by the Zoning and Platting Commission. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: September 12, 2024: Case is scheduled to be heard by City Council. ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A ISSUES: N/A - Kennels - Laundry Services - Monument Retail Services - Vehicle Storage - Veternary Services - Indoor Crop Production - Maintenance Service Facilities - Transportation Terminal - Pawn Shop Services C14-2024-0084 2 CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is currently is currently a surface parking lot. To the north (across Decker Lake Road is undeveloped land, to the south and east are ETJ including a large transportation warehouse. To the West is a small strip center of approximately 20,000 square feet, a convenience store of approximately 3,600 square feet, a paved area of approximately 20,000 square feet and a car wash of approximatly 2,600 square feet. Decker Lake Road is an ASMP Level 3 roadway. The subject tract is on the edge of the Austin City Limits bordering the ETJ on two sides. Its proximity to (approximately 2 miles west of) SH 130 makes it ideal for office/warehouse uses. This use can provide additional jobs in this area and is an improvement from the large surface lot that exists there today. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: Zoning should allow for a reasonable use of the property. Granting of the request should result in an equal treatment of similarly situated properties. Zoning should promote the policy of locating retail and more intensive zoning near the intersections of arterial roadways or at the …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET TEST TO: LI DISTRICT: 1 CASE: C14-2024-0082 ADDRESS: 9010 Wall St. ZONING FROM: RR SITE AREA: 8.73 acres (380,278.8 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Sonic Land Holdings LLC (Cory Roberts, MD., MBA) AGENT: Land Answers (Tamara Mitchell) CASE MANAGER: Beverly Villela (512-978-0740, beverly.villela@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommendation is to grant Limited Industrial Service – Conditional Overlay (LI- CO) combining district zoning. See the Basis of Recommendation section below. The Conditional Overlay will: 1. Prohibit the following uses: Automotive Rentals, Automotive Repair Services, Automotive Sales, Equipment Repair Services, Equipment Sales, Kennels, Basic Industry, Scrap and Salvage Services, Vehicle Storage, Veterinary Services, Monument Retail Sales, Service Station, and, Resource Extraction. 2. Development of the Property, or any portion of the Property, as (i) General Retail Sales (general) , and (ii) General Retail Sales (convenience) uses shall be restricted to a maximum floor to area ratio of 0.0368 to 1, not to exceed a maximum of 13,269 square feet of gross floor area. 3. Development of Property, or any portion of the Property, as Restaurant (general) use shall be restricted to a maximum floor to area ratio of 0.0270 to 1, not to exceed a maximum of 9,735 square feet of gross floor area. 4. Development of the Property, or any portion of the Property, as Food sales use shall be restricted to a maximum floor to area ratio of 0.0312 to 1, not to exceed a maximum of 11,500 square feet of gross floor area. 5. Development of the Property, or any portion of the Property, shall conform to the site development regulations authorized for the “IP” Industrial Park district as set forth in Sec. 13-2-630 of the Austin City Code. C14-2024-0082 2 ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 20th, 2024: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question spans approximately 8.73 acres and is currently developed with a beverage warehouse and distribution facility. It is situated between Wall Street (a Level 3 street) and Ferguson Lane (a Level 2 street) and is currently zoned as Rural Residence (RR) district. The surrounding area includes Limited Industrial Service-Conditional Overlay Combining district (LI-CO) zoned lots to the north, south, and east, and single-family residences (SF-3) to the west. Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and A-1 (Aerial View) for more details. The applicant is requesting a zoning change to LI (Limited …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2024-0101 (Scofield Farms Rezoning) DISTRICT: 7 ADDRESS: 1603 and 1605 West Parmer Lane, 12424 Scofield Farms Drive ZONING FROM: GR-CO, MF-2 TO: GR-MU SITE AREA: Tract 1: 1.85 acres Tract 2: 5.75 acres 7.60 acres PROPERTY OWNER: 1603 W Parmer LLC and MMK Ventures LLC APPLICANT/AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC, Jewels Cain CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends GR-MU, Community Commercial-Mixed Use Combining District, zoning. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 20, 2024 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: C14-2024-0101 ISSUES: 2 There is an associated restrictive covenant amendment case, C14-85-149.70.02, that will proceed in tandem with this rezoning application. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question consists of two tracts of land that make up 7.60 acres. Tract 1 is a 1.85 acre undeveloped area that is zoned GR-CO and fronts onto W. Parmer Lane. Tract 2 is a 5.75 acre lot that is currently developed with a religious assembly use (Parmer Lane Baptist Church), with a detention pond and surface parking zoned MF-2 that accesses Scofield Farms Drive. The lot to the north, at the southwest corner of Parmer Lane and Scofield Farms Drive, is zoned GR and is developed with a financial services use (Wells Fargo Bank). Further to the north, across W. Parmer Lane there is a retail shopping center with a food sales use (Hana World Market) that is also zoned GR. To the south there is an SF-2 zoned area that is undeveloped. The lots to the east, across Scofield Farms Drive are developed with an assisted living use (Parmer Woods at North Austin) zoned LO and a primary public school (River Oaks Elementary School) zoned MF-2 and SF-1. The lots to the west contain an automotive repair use (Austin Automotive Specialists), an undeveloped area zoned LR and duplex residences zoning SF-3. In this request the applicant is asking to rezone both tracts to GR-MU to allow for a multifamily project (please see Applicant’s Request Letter – Exhibit C). The staff recommends the applicant’s request for Community Commercial-Mixed Use Combining District zoning. The property meets the intent of the district as it is accessible from a major arterial/highway and a collector roadway. The proposed zoning is compatible with the commercial and office zoning designations to the north, east and west. GR-MU zoning will permit the applicant to develop this site with a mixture of …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 7 AREA: 7.60 acres CASE: C14-85-149.70.02 (Scofield Farms RCA) ADDRESS: 1603 and 1605 West Parmer Lane, 12424 Scofield Farms Drive OWNER/APPLICANT: 1603 W Parmer LLC and MMK Ventures LLC AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC, Jewels Cain ZONING: GR-CO, MF-2 REQUEST: The applicant is requesting an amendment to the conditions of a previously recorded restrictive covenant to remove the density limitation of 15 units per acre for multifamily development on this property (please see Applicant’s Request Letter – Exhibit C). CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the proposed amendment of the public restrictive covenant. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 20, 2024 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 ISSUES: N/A DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: In this case, the applicant is requesting to amend a public restrictive covenant associated with zoning case C14-85-149 and executed on June 17, 1986. The covenant that was approved with the North Lamar Area Study rezonings states and states that all detached single family dwelling units in the area that the public restrictive covenant covers zoned SF-2 must have a gross floor area of 1,400 square feet, all lots zoned SF-2 shall have a horizontal distance between the side lot lines of at least 65 feet measured at the front lot line and an average area of 7,00 square feet, all detached single family dwelling units zoned SF-2 shall be constructed of not less than 40% masonry, a wooden privacy fence shall be constructed along the eastern property line of lots adjacent to River Oak Lake Estates Section 7, any multiple family development constructed shall not exceed a density of 15 units per acre, the property particularly described in “Exhibit B” shall have only one access driveway onto Parmer Lane, the property particularly described in “Exhibit C” shall have no access driveway onto Parmer Lane and the property particularly described in “Exhibit D” shall only have one access driveway onto Parmer Lane (please see Redlined Public Restrictive Covenant – Exhibit D). Specifically, the applicant’s request is to remove Item #6 which states that, “Any multiple family development constructed shall not exceed a density of fifteen (15) units per acre.” for this property so that they can allow for a denser multifamily project at this location (please see Applicant’s Request Letter – Exhibit C). The staff recommends the applicant’s request to amend this existing public restrictive covenant to delete …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 7 CASE: C14-2023-0048 – 7500 Burnet ADDRESS: 7500 Burnet Road and 2412 Richcreek Road ZONING FROM: CS TO: CS-MU-V CS-MU-V-DB90, as amended SITE AREA: 0.6248 acres (27,216 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: 7500 Burnet LP & Allandale Commons LLC, (Case Lowry) AGENT: Alice Glasco Consulting, (Alice Glasco) CASE MANAGER: Nancy Estrada, 512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant general commercial services – mixed use – vertical mixed use building – conditional overlay – density bonus 90 (CS-MU-V-CO- DB90) combining district zoning. The conditional overlay will prohibit: Alternative Financial Services, Adult-Oriented Business, Bail Bond Services, Construction Sales & Services, Limited Warehouse and Distribution, Outdoor Entertainment, Outdoor Sports and Recreation, Theater, Pawn Shop Services, Service Station, and Vehicle Storage. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see pages 3 - 5. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 20, 2024: August 6, 2024: APPROVED A POSTPONMENT REQUEST BY THE STAFF TO AUGUST 20, 2023 [D. FOUTS; R. PUZYCKI – 2nd] (7-0) A. FLORES, L. STERN – ABSENT; TWO VACANCIES ON THE DIAS December 19, 2023: APPROVED CS-MU-V-CO DISTRICT ZONING AS STAFF RECOMMENDED, BY CONSENT [B. GREENBURG; A. FLORES – 2nd] (8-0) S. BOONE, L. STERN – ABSENT; ONE VACANCY ON THE DIAS C14-2023-0048 2 November 21, 2023: APPROVED A POSTPONMENT REQUEST BY THE APPLICANT TO DECEMBER 19, 2023 [B. GREENBURG; L. STERN – 2nd] (9-0) S. BOONE – OFF THE DIAS November 14, 2023: POSTPONED BY THE ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION TO NOVEMBER 21, 2023 [B. GREENBURG; A. FLORES – 2nd] (9-0) S. BOONE, C. THOMPSON – ABSENT October 3, 2023: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE NEIGHBORHOOD TO NOVEMBER 14, 2023 September 19, 2023: APPROVED A POSTPONMENT REQUEST BY THE STAFF TO OCTOBER 3, 2023 [A. FLORES; D. FOUTS – 2nd] (10-0) C. ACOSTA – ABSENT [B. GREENBURG; A. FLORES – 2nd] (7-0) S. BOONE, K. GARRETT, C. THOMPSON – ABSENT CITY COUNCIL ACTION: March 7, 2024: APPROVED AN INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE APPLICANT. VOTE: 9-0. Council Members A. Alter and R. Alter were off the dais. February 29, 2024: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE APPLICANT TO MARCH 7, 2024. February 1, 2024: FIRST READING APPROVED AS ZONING and PLATTING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED. Motion sheet read into the record to add Outdoor Entertainment, Outdoor Sports and Recreation, and Theater to the list of Prohibited Uses. VOTE: 11-0. VOTE:11-0. ORDINANCE NUMBER: …
ZONING AND PLATTING SITE PLAN REVIEW SHEET CONDITIONAL USE SITE PLAN APPROVAL CASE NUMBER: SPC-2024-0171A PC DATE: August 20th, 2024 PROJECT NAME: 76 Rainey St ADDRESS: 76 Rainey St AREA: 0.1653 acres (LOC 0.1653 acres) APPLICANT: AGENT: Joe Martin Regalado 7712 Kiva Dr Austin, TX 78749 Alejandra Flores (Milian Consulting) 501 N. IH 35 Austin, Texas 78702 Phone: (830) 513-9451 EXISTING ZONING: CBD PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: Approval of a conditional use permit to allow the change of use from Restaurant (general) to Cocktail lounge due to being in the Rainey Street waterfront overlay. WATERSHED: Waller Creek / Lady Bird Lake APPLICABLE WATERSHED ORDINANCE: Current/ Comprehensive Watershed Ordinance CAPITOL VIEW: N/A T.I.A.: Not Required SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the requested change of use from restaurant (general) to cocktail lounge. The related site plan has been reviewed in accordance with all requirements of the Land Development Code once submitted. CASE MANAGER: Gabriel Guerrero Jr. Gabriel.Guerrero@austintexas.gov Telephone: (512) 978-4658 SPC-20 24-0171A 76 Rainey St Page 2 PROJECT INFORMATION: ZONING: CBD MAX. BLDG. CVRG: 100% MAX. HEIGHT: - MAX. IMP. CVRG: 100% EXIST. USE: Commercial PROP. BLDG. CVRG: 2409 Sf - PROP.HEIGHT: 24’- PROP. IMPERV. CVRG.: 100% PROPOSED USE: Commercial SUMMARY COMMENTS ON SITE PLAN: Land Use: The submitted site plan is for the proposed change of use from restaurant (general) to cocktail lounge. Environmental: The site is not located in the Edward's Aquifer Recharge Zone. The site is in the Waller Creek / Lady Bird Lake watershed. SURROUNDING CONDITIONS: Zoning/ Land use: North: CBD / Cocktail Lounge East: CBD / Cocktail Lounge South: CBD / Multi-family, Cocktail lounge / retail West: CBD / Hotel, Condo Street Rainey St R.O.W. 60’ Surfacing 35’ Classification Level 3 NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATION: Austin Independent School District, Austin Lost and Found Pets, Austin Neighborhoods Council, City of Austin Downtown Commission, Downtown Austin Alliance, Downtown Austin Neighborhood Assn. (DANA), Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, Friends of the Emma Barrientos MACC, Greater East Austin Neighborhood Association , Homeless Neighborhood Association, Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation, Preservation Austin, Rainey Neighborhood Association, Inc., SELTexas, Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group, Tejano Town, The Shore Condominium Association, Inc., Waller District Staff Liaison, Waterloo Greenway SPC-20 24-0171A 76 Rainey St Page 3 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW AND EVALUATION CRITERA The following evaluation is included to provide staff position on each point of the conditional use permit criteria. Section 25-5-145 of the Land Development Code states: A. “The …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2024 The Zoning and Platting Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Tuesday August 6, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room, 1101, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX. Chair Smith called the Zoning and Platting Commission meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Hank Smith Betsy Greenberg David Fouts Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Scott Boone William Floyd Ryan Puzycki Carrie Thompson Board Members/Commissioners absent: Alejandra Flores Lonny Stern 2 vacancies on the dais PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular called meeting on July 16, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of July 16, 2024, were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Fouts’ motion, Commissioner Puzycki’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Flores and Stern were absent. 1 PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Rezoning: C14-2024-0087 - 12104 Jekel Circle; District 6 12104 Jekel Circle, Rattan Creek Watershed Location: Owner/Applicant: JLCC Interests, LLC (Michael Jordan Scott) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Industry ATX (Michael Winningham) LI-CO to CS Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of CS for C14-2024-0087 - 12104 Jekel Circle located at 12104 Jekel Circle was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Fouts’ motion, Commissioner Puzycki’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Flores and Stern were absent. C14-2024-0057 - 2100 Patsy Parkway; District 2 2100 Patsy Parkway, Onion Creek and South Boggy Creek Watersheds 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Steve Cisneros Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Drenner Group (Leah Bojo) SF-2 to MF-3 Recommended Marcelle Boudreaux, 512-974-8094, marcelle.boudreaux@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of MF-3 for C14-2024-0057 - 2100 Patsy Parkway located at 2100 Patsy Parkway was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Fouts’ motion, Commissioner Puzycki’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Flores and Stern were absent. C14-2024-0093 - 7901 Persimmon Trail; District 5 7901 Persimmon, South Boggy Creek Watershed 4. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Shane Hauptli and Carol Short Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Keepers Land Planning (Ricca Keepers) MH to SF-3 Recommended Beverly Villela, 512-978-0740, beverly.villela@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of SF-3 for C14-2024-0093 - 7901 Persimmon Trail located at 7901 Persimmon Trail was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Fouts’ motion, Commissioner Puzycki’s second on a 6-1 vote. Vice Chair Greenberg voted nay. …
From: Carolyn Dallmeyer Sent: Saturday, August 17, 2024 6:37 PM To: Estrada, Nancy <Nancy.Estrada@austintexas.gov> Subject: Agenda item #6 Aug 20, 2024. #C14-2023-0048 ( 7500 Burnet Rd 2412 Richcreek Rd External Email - Exercise Caution I oppose and have submitted the following online. I am opposed to the proposed changes at 7500 Burnet Rd. I also oppose the demolition of Allandale Commons at 2412 Richcreek Rd. The current apartment building demolition is most objectionable. These 18 apts are in good condition and will displace EIGHTEEN units of affordable housing to be replaced with TEN in a new building, that are years away from completion. Q: What are you thinking? A: The City Council talks a big game about Affordability - how does the loss of EIGHT family units equate? Rosedale Campus at 7505 Silvercrest Dr and Richcreek Rd is AISD's campus for special needs students from throughout the city. In the 23-24 school year, daily there were approximately 30 round trips through the intersection of Richcreek and Burnet Rd. Given that students/staff walk to and use bus services during the school days for outings and life skills training, adding traffic congestion from a high-rise apartment and commercial renters to the Burnet Rd corner is dangerous.
1. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2024 The Zoning and Platting Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday August 20, 2024, in Austin, Texas. Chair Smith called the Zoning and Platting Commission meeting to order at 6 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Felix De Portu Alejandra Flores Betsy Greenberg Hank Smith Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Scott Boone William Floyd David Fouts Lonny Stern Carrie Thompson Board Members/Commissioners absent: Ryan Puzycki 1 vacancy on the dais. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on August 6, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of August 6, 2024, were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Flores’ motion, Commissioner De Portu’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Floyd was off the dais. Commissioners Puzycki was absent. 1 PUBLIC HEARINGS C14-2024-0084 - 6575 Decker Ln Tract 2; District 1 6575 Decker Lane, Elm Creek Watershed 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: AM Petroleum Inc. (Adam Ahmad) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Metcalfe Wolf Stuart & Williams, LLP (Michele Rogerson Lynch) GR-CO to CS-CO Recommended Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of CS-CO for C14-2024-0084 - 6575 Decker Ln Tract 2 located at 6575 Decker Lane was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Flores’ motion, Commissioner De Portu’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Floyd was off the dais. Commissioners Puzycki was absent. C14-2024-0082 - Wall Street CPL Rezone; District 1 9010 Wall Street, Walnut Creek Watershed 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Sonic Land Holdings LLC (Cory Roberts, MD., MBA) Land Answers (Tamara Mitchell) Agent: RR to LI Request: Recommendation of LI-CO Staff Rec.: Beverly Villela, 512-978-0740, beverly.villela@austintexas.gov Staff: Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of LI for C14-2024-0082 - Wall Street CPL Rezone located at 9010 Wall Street was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Flores’ motion, Commissioner De Portu’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Floyd was off the dais. Commissioners Puzycki was absent. 4. Rezoning: Location: C14-2024-0101 - Scofield Farms Rezoning, District 7 1603 and 1605 W. Parmer Lane, 12424 Scofield Farms Drive, Walnut Creek Watershed Owner/Applicant: 1603 W Parmer LLC and MMK Ventures LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Armbrust & Brown PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.) GR-CO, MF-2 to GR-MU Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of GR-MU for C14-2024-0101 - Scofield …
Resource Management Commission 3rd Quarter Report FY24 Water Conservation Division City of Austin | Austin Water Residential, Multifamily and Commercial Program Participation RMC Quarterly Report – Q3, Fiscal Year 2024 Water Waste/Watering Restrictions Enforcement Activity RMC Quarterly Report – Q3, Fiscal Year 2024 Water Conservation Public Outreach Events RMC Quarterly Report – Q3, Fiscal Year 2024 Regulated Compliance Program Activity % Compliant % Non-Compliant 11.6% 88.4% 17.6% 82.4% 29.2% 70.8% C O M M E R C I A L F A C I L I T Y I R R I G A T I O N A S S E S S M E N T S C O M M E R C I A L V E H I C L E W A S H F A C I L I T Y E F F I C I E N C Y A S S E S S M E N T C O O L I N G T O W E R E F F I C I E N C Y A S S E S S M E N T S RMC Quarterly Report – Q3, Fiscal Year 2024 My ATX Water Meter (AMI) Installations, FY24 YTD 180,000 160,000 140,000 120,000 100,000 80,000 60,000 40,000 20,000 0 Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4 Quarterly Installations Overall Installations RMC Quarterly Report – Q3, Fiscal Year 2024 Reclaimed Water Use s n o l l a G n o i l l i M 1,800.00 1,600.00 1,400.00 1,200.00 1,000.00 800.00 600.00 400.00 200.00 0.00 Quarter IV Quarter III Quarter II Quarter I FY19 616.60 361.47 230.84 284.14 FY20 496.91 389.94 284.04 398.30 FY21 507.97 370.96 345.25 375.67 FY22 630.48 444.20 263.44 302.27 FY23 586.12 264.64 248.48 384.91 FY24 424.71 409.64 359.89 RMC Quarterly Report – Q3, Fiscal Year 2024 Water Use - Gallons Per Capita Per Day (GPCD) RMC Quarterly Report – Q3, Fiscal Year 2024 Lakes Buchanan and Travis Total Combined Storage Projections City of Austin Drought Contingency Plan Drought Response Stage Triggers: Conservation Stage: Above 1.4 MAF Stage I: 1.4 MAF Stage II: 900,000 AF Stage III: 750,000 AF Stage IV: 600,000 AF Emergency Response Stage V: Catastrophic event including prolonged drought Highland Lakes Storage summary as of August 12, 2024 Combined lake storage: 1,146,738 acre-feet Combined reservoir total: 57% RMC Quarterly Report – Q3, Fiscal Year 2024 …
Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 07/31/2024 Figure 1: Commercial and Multifamily Project Pipeline Commercial and Small Business Multifamily t n u o C t c e o r P j 200 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 76 101 9 10 Pre-Approval in Progress 14 Approved: Installation and Verification 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. 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. 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 t n u o C t c e o r P j 145 Project Pipeline Notes: 2. Pipeline Definitions Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 07/31/2024 Table 1: Multifamily and Multifamily Income Qualified – Estimated RCA Project Pipeline (for estimated rebates >$72k) Program Latest Workflow Enrollment (s) # Location Name Installation Address Council District Estimated kW savings Estimated kWh savings Estimated $ Incentive Measures Planned Paid Lincoln Oaks 83.1 414,141 $144,710 11700 Metric Blvd Water Saving Devices, LED Lighting, HVAC Tune-Up, Smart Thermostats, MFIQ Bonus items. All five enrollments cover 2 fiscal years 1266038, 1279735, 1292608, 1292617, 1304145 Installation 1277574 Buckingham Place Duplexes 743 YARSA BLVD Installation 1301882 West Koenig Flats 5608 Avenue F 34.2 159,495 $74,700 HVAC Tune-Ups, Smart Thermostats 166 39.0 185,377 $109,200 HVAC Tune-up, Smart Thermostats 210 Installation 1299361 79.6 286,993 $151,432 HVAC Tune-Ups, Smart Thermostats, LED Lighting 292 Installation 1303113 53.5 256,991 $124,640 HVAC Tune-Ups, Smart Thermostats 304 Installation 1291360 Twenty15 111.4 473,767 $205,465 Multifamily Paid 1294025 155.7 489,692 $300,000 Stone Oak at Parmer* 5400 W PARMER LN Multifamily Installation 1301185 Elan East 59.0 327,616 $121,687 HVAC Tune-Ups, Smart Thermostats, Attic Insulation, Plenum Remediation & Seal, Water Savings Devices …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION August 20, 2024 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. 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. AGENDA Members: Louis Stone, Chair GeNell Gary Paul Robbins, Vice Chair Martin Luecke Charlotte Davis Dino Sasaridis Trey Farmer Chelsey Scaffidi 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 Raphael Schwartz Alison Silverstein Vacant 1. Approve the minutes of the Resource Management Commission Regular Meeting on July 16, 2024. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval of a capacity-based incentive to Travis County Healthcare District, for installation of solar electric systems on their facility located at 7050 Elroy Road Del Valle, TX 78617, in an amount not to exceed $80,280. 3. Recommend approval of a capacity-based incentive to St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, for installation of solar electric systems on their facility located at 8134 Mesa Drive Austin, TX 78759, in an amount not to exceed $99,086. 4. Recommend approval to consider an ordinance repealing and replacing Article 12 of the City Code Chapter 25-12 (Technical Codes) to adopt the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code and local amendments and creating offenses. 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 recommend approval to support conservation-based …
Posting Language ..Title Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive to Travis County Healthcare District, for installation of solar electric systems on their facility located at 7050 Elroy Road Del Valle, TX 78617, in an amount not to exceed $80,280. ..De Lead Department Austin Energy Prior Council Action: Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $80,280 is available in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Austin Energy Operating Budget. For More Information: Amy Everhart, Director Local Government Issues (512) 322-6087; Tim Harvey, Customer Renewable Solutions Manager (512) 482-5386. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: August 12, 2024- To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. August 20, 2024- To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Energy requests approval to issue this capacity-based incentive (CBI) to the Customer for the installation of a solar electric system at their facility to produce renewable energy for on-site consumption. The table below provides a summary of the system size, costs, proposed incentive, and environmental benefits: Solar System Details* Total System Size (kW-DC) Total System Size (kW-AC) Annual Estimated Production (kWh) Total System Cost ($) Total Incentive ($) Percent of Cost Covered Reduction of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) in tons Reduction of Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) in pounds Reduction of Nitrogen Oxide (NOX) in pounds Equivalency of Vehicle Miles Driven Equivalency of Cars on Austin Roadways Equivalency of Trees Planted Equivalency of Forest Acreage Added 139,417 $218,094 $80,280 37% 89 74 62 70 98 143,852 13.4 930 0.361 Environmental Benefits** and Emission Reduction Equivalencies*** *All solar equipment meets Austin Energy program requirements ** Environmental Benefits based on the US Energy Information Association’s state-wide electricity profile *** According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Greenhouse Gas Equivalency Calculator The Travis County Healthcare District provides healthcare to Travis County residents with an emphasis on assisting low-income communities. The proposed solar system is estimated to offset 94% of the building’s historic energy consumption. The purpose of the Austin Energy Solar PV CBI Program is to expand adoption of solar by nonprofit organizations by helping to offset the upfront capital investment of installing solar. Under this program, customers who qualify as nonprofit entities are eligible to receive $0.90/W-DC up to $433,800 per interconnection. Per program guidelines, the installation is expected to continue producing for a minimum of 20 years or may be subject to repay the incentive at a pro-rated amount if it stops producing for any reason short …
..Title Posting Language Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive to St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, for installation of solar electric systems on their facility located at 8134 Mesa Drive Austin, TX 78759, in an amount not to exceed $99,086. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $99,086 is available in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Austin Energy Operating Budget. ..De Lead Department Austin Energy Prior Council Action: For More Information: Amy Everhart, Director Local Government Issues (512) 322-6087; Tim Harvey, Customer Renewable Solutions Manager (512) 482-5386 Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: August 12, 2024- To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. August 20, 2024- To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Energy requests approval to issue this capacity-based incentive (CBI) to the Customer for the installation of a solar electric system at their facility to produce renewable energy for on-site consumption. The table below provides a summary of the system size, cost, proposed incentive, and environmental benefits: Solar System Details* Total System Size (kW-DC) Total System Size (kW-AC) Annual Estimated Production (kWh) Total System Cost ($) Total Incentive ($) Percent of Cost Covered Reduction of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) in tons Reduction of Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) in pounds Reduction of Nitrogen Oxide (NOX) in pounds 110 91 158,465 $220,660 $99,086 45% 71 79 111 Environmental Benefits** and Emission Reduction Equivalencies*** Equivalency of Vehicle Miles Driven Equivalency of Cars on Austin Roadways Equivalency of Trees Planted Equivalency of Forest Acreage Added *All solar equipment meets Austin Energy program requirements ** Environmental Benefits based on the US Energy Information Association’s state-wide electricity profile *** According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Greenhouse Gas Equivalency Calculator 164,733 15.3 75.2 1,065 St Matthew’s Episcopal Church is located in Austin, Texas and was built 1987. The church offers sanctuary services and hosts a day school. The proposed solar system is estimated to offset 58% of the building’s historic energy consumption. The purpose of the Austin Energy Solar PV CBI Program is to expand adoption of solar by nonprofit organizations by helping to offset the capital investment. Under this program, customers who qualify as nonprofit entities are eligible to receive $0.90/W-DC up to $433,800 per interconnection. Per program guidelines, the installation is expected to continue producing for a minimum of 20 years or may be subject to repay the incentive at a pro-rated amount if it stops producing for any reason short …
TITLE 25. - LAND DEVELOPMENT. CHAPTER 25-12. - TECHNICAL CODES. ARTICLE 12. ENERGY CODE. ARTICLE 12. ENERGY CODE. § 25-12-261 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE. (A) The International Energy Conservation Code, 2024 Edition, published by the International Code Council ("2024 International Energy Conservation Code") and Appendices CG, CH, CI, CJ, RE, RF, RJ, and RK, are adopted and incorporated by reference into this section with the deletions and amendments in Subsections (B), (C), and (D) and Section 25-12-263 (Local Amendments to the International Energy Conservation Code). (B) The following commercial provisions of the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code are deleted. A subsection contained within a deleted section or subsection is not deleted, unless specifically listed below: (C) For purposes of commercial energy efficiency compliance with ASHRAE standards, as allowed under the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code, the following provisions of the 2022 edition of ASHRAE standard 90.1 (ASHRAE 90.1-2022), published by the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers, are deleted. A subsection contained within a deleted section or subsection is not deleted, unless specifically listed below: C201.3 C402.4 C402.5.3 Table C405.13.2 C405.15.1 CG101.2.1 Table CG101.2.1 CG101.2.2 CG101.2.5 CH103.1.1.2 CH103.1.2.1 CH103.1.2.3 2.2 4.2.1.1 5.5.3.1.4 5.5.4.1 6.5.10 6.7.3.2 7.7.3.2 7.9.1 8.4.3.1 8.7.3.1 R202 definition of "Residential Building" R402.1.2 Table R402.1.2 R402.1.3 Table R402.1.3 R402.3 R402.5.1.2 R402.5.1.3 R402.6 R403.3.7 R403.3.8 Table R403.3.8 R403.3.9 § 25-12-262 CITATIONS TO THE ENERGY CODE. CH103.1.3.1 CH103.1.3.2 CH103.1.4.1 CH103.1.4.2 CI101.1 CI102.1 9.4.1 10.5.1.1 10.7.3.1 G2.4.2 Table R405.2 Table R405.4.2(1) Table R406.2 R503.1.1.1 RJ101.1 RK101.1 (D) The following residential provisions of the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code are deleted. A subsection contained within a deleted section or subsection is not deleted, unless specifically listed below: R402.5.1.2.1 R403.6.3 In the City Code, "Energy Code" means the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code adopted by Section 25-12-261 (International Energy Conservation Code) and as amended by Section 25-12-263 (Local Amendments to the International Energy Conservation Code). In this article, "this code" means the Energy Code. Page 1 of 44 § 25-12-263 LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE. (A) The following provisions are local amendments to the commercial provisions of the 2024 International Conservation Code. Each provision in this subsection is a substitute for an identically numbered provision deleted by Section 25-12-261(B) or an addition to the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code. C201.3 Terms defined in other codes. Terms not defined in this code that are defined in the Building Code, …
International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) Commercial - IECC [2024] Project Engagement VIEWS 223 PARTICIPANTS RESPONSES COMMENTS SUBSCRIBERS 20 0 26 2 Please provide a comment or question about the proposed Commercial provisions of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) 2024 Technical Code Amendments in the space below. Please respond by July 9, 2024. July 8, 2024 Attention: Public Comments Dear Austin Energy Green Building Staff, Vehicle Readiness proposals of the 2024 International Energy Conversation Code (IECC) The Alliance for Transportation Electrification appreciates the opportunity to comment on Austin Energy’s Residential and Commercial Electric Vehicle Readiness proposals of the 2024 International Energy Conversation Code (IECC). We applaud the City’s leadership in pushing forward the energy code in a timely manner. Although many cities and states have adopted energy codes, only a handful have been proactive in adopting, updating, and enforcing the most up-to-date codes. Energy codes ensure that a building's energy use is included as a fundamental part of the design and construction process of new buildings; making an early investment in building energy improvements will pay dividends to Austin residents for years into the future. We offer the following comments on the 2024 IECC Electric Vehicle Readiness proposals for both commercial and 1. We support the residential electric vehicle readiness proposal for one-and two- family dwellings, townhomes, and residential buildings. R-2 occupancies. The residential proposal derived from Appendix RE of the 2024 IECC Residential code requires that new one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses with designated parking provide one EV capable, EV ready, or EVSE space per dwelling unit. Multifamily buildings with four stories or less must provide an EV capable space, EV ready space, or EVSE space for 40 percent of dwelling units or automobile parking spaces, whichever is less. These requirements give building owners flexibility in establishing the level of EV readiness that will fit their current and future needs, while still providing the necessary minimum EV charging load that the distribution system needs to be sized for. Moreover, the language in Appendix RE was developed as a consensus proposal during the IECC code development process with input from a diverse group of stakeholders including representatives from the home builders, electrical manufacturers, EV charging providers, and utilities. It went through several rounds of public comment and editorial changes to ensure clarity, consistency, enforceability, and technical soundness. Adopting Appendix RE outright would help staff streamline and quicken the public …
