Customer Energy Solutions FY20 – Quarter 3 Report As of 06/30/2020 Quarterly Rebates by District and Outside of COA Solar PBI not included. Rebates paid may not align with AE Finance eCombs system as of 06/30/20. Dollars are unaudited. Energy Efficiency Services Residential Programs AE Weatherization (WAP) – Direct Install • Program to be relaunched in July. • Currently 159 homes are completed, with another 102 in pipeline or to be assigned. • Working with the North Lamar Mobile Home Park to potentially weatherize homes of residents. Appliance Efficiency Program (AEP) • The program was able to continue operating through the COVID-19 stay at home order. The program has observed a slight decrease in participation, but has remained relatively steady. • The program team is planning website updates for implementation in the fourth quarter of FY20. Home Performance w/Energy Star (HPwES) • Due to COVID-19 the program marketing and outreach was suspended with the exception of the program website. The program marketing budget was diverted to the broader Austin Energy messaging of the utility’s response to COVID-19. The program anticipates resuming limited program marketing in the fourth quarter of FY20. 1 • Due to COVID-19, the program’s new handbook and EECP configuration was not launched as planned in March of FY20. The program is monitoring the situation and will attempt to launch the new program at the start of FY21. • Despite COVID-19 the program was able to continue operating throughout the stay at home order. The program observed about a 30% drop in participation from the start of the stay at home order in March, but anticipates an increase in the fourth quarter of FY20. Demand Response Programs Power Partner Thermostat • 1,160 thermostats were enrolled in demand response this quarter. Load Coop/Automated Demand Response (ADR) • Trained AE staff on calling DR events with new DRAS. • Received approval on incentive structure updates. o Gives our customers more budget certainty when estimating expected incentive. o Gives AE greater flexibility on calling DR events. • Scheduled coaching sessions with existing and potential participants. • The program remains at 78% of the way to its MW goal due to COVID-19 and mandates to prevent its Water Heater Timers spread. Green Building Awards Outreach • Honored by HIVE 50 Innovation in Housing as "The Pioneer" • City of Austin honored by Green Builder Media as Sustainable City of the Year with …
Austin Energy Customer Energy Solutions Budget Overview FY21 Budget Overview Austin Energy has led the nation in customer distributed energy resource and renewable energy program offerings for over 35 years and will strive to continue to lead from the front. As defined herein, distributed energy resource refers to energy efficiency and demand response (demand side management) programs, distributed solar, electric vehicles, and storage. Austin Energy’s renewable energy offerings also include GreenChoice® and Community Solar programs. The purpose of these programs is to: 1. Save all customers energy and money while deferring the need to acquire and deliver more ‘supply side’ resources. 2. Enhance customer satisfaction and customer collaboration by reducing barriers to installing cost-saving measures (appliances, highly efficient lighting, solar, etc.). The programs reach all customer demographics and geographic areas. 3. Achieve Council-established goals: Efficiency i. Achieve energy efficiency savings equal to at least 1% per annum of retail sales. i. Achieve a 1200 MW demand reduction goal by 2030, with least 225 MW coming from demand response at programs, subject to affordability. ii. Target serving at least 25,000 residential and business customer participants per year for all CES programs with at least 25% of those customers being limited-income customers. Solar i. Achieve 375 MW of local solar by 2030 (200 MW customer-sited, including both in front of and behind the meter installations). ii. Continue a shared solar pilot program for multi-family housing and upon development of an automated electronic billing system, allow for expansion of this program. a. b. d. e. iii. Provide moderate-to-limited income customers preferential access to community solar. c. Carbon Free i. Austin Energy will not purchase, contract for or build long-term generation or storage resources that emit new carbon, nor any new additional nuclear generation resources. ii. 86% of Austin Energy’s electricity generation will be carbon-free by year-end 2025, 93% will be carbon-free by year-end 2030, and all generation resources will be carbon-free by 2035. Storage: i. 30 MW local thermal storage by 2027 ii. 40 MW local thermal storage by 2030 Initiate private and public partnerships that promote, market, and provide support for EVs. Electric Vehicles i. ii. Continue to execute upon the City's Smart Mobility Roadmap and the revised Community Climate Action Plan. iii. Evaluate equitable growth of public and private charging station deployments by offering rebates, operational support, outreach, and special public charging rates that includes support for limited-income populations f. Green …
Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline for Monthly RMC 7/9/2020 Figure 1: Commercial and Multifamily Project Pipeline Commercial and Small Business Multifamily t n u o C t c e o r P j 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily t n u o C t c e o r P j 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 67 67 354 118 169 Pre-Approval in Approved: Installation FY20 Paid Progress and Verification Project Pipeline Notes: Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation and FY20 Paid Verification 8 4 16 4 1. Figures includes all leads and applications, regardless of estimated rebate amount. 2. “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. 3. “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. 4. “FY20 Projects Paid” includes projects in which the check or payment has been distributed to the customer in FY20 (since Oct. 10, 2019) 5. In coordination with the customer and contractor, Austin Energy periodically removes leads and new applications that do not proceed to 6. Multifamily COVID-19 Note: Multifamily projects are allowed to proceed. Tenant approval will be obtained for all interior upgrades. Projects with proceed in phases to limit contractor time spent in tenant spaces. 7. Commercial & Small Business COVID-19 Note: The number of new projects received has decreased, but staff continue to process rebates payments. Inspections are proceeding with remote video software; limited in-person inspections occur when absolutely necessary. Installation. Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline for Monthly RMC 7/9/2020 Table 1: Multifamily and Multifamily Income Qualified – Estimated RCA Project Pipeline (for estimated rebates >$61k) Program Latest Enrollment Location Workflow # Name Installation Address Council District Estimated Estimated kW w TDS kWh w TDS Estimated $ Incentive Multifamily 1184360 Installation On Hold Iron Horse Flats* 1930 W RUNDBERG LN 4 58.4 204,004 $95,630 Total # of Units 200 Measures Planned Lighting, Smart Thermostats, HVAC Tune-Up (installation on hold) Phase 1: Solar Screens (completed) Phase 2: HVAC Tune-Up, Smart Thermostats, and lighting (in- progress) Phase 3: Plenum Redesign and Remediation (planned) Multifamily Income Qualified Installation Bridge At Northwest Hills* 3600 GREYSTONE DR 1190789 (Phase 1) …
Total33019,695Goal (MW-AC)Customer-SitedUtility Scale In ProgressTotal% Goal2030 Overall Local Solar375873314926972%Goal (MW-AC)RooftopCommunity SolarIn ProgressTotal% Goal2030 Local Solar (Customer Sited)20083459346%MonthFYTDITDFY Forecast% of FY Forecast518439,6051,20070%1324344080%MonthFYTDReserved$127,500$2,173,500$1,269,972$3,000,00072%$1,080$156,208$216,019$1,000,00016%MonthFYTDReserved3255,4192,699NANA111,8952,665NANAMonthFYTDITD709109,4391,20076%1143074035%00101NANANA2311,154NANA711,15511,001NANAMonthFYTDITD$186,476$3,025,261$66,358,828$3,000,000101%$215,927$1,414,539$11,379,115$2,500,00057%$0$0$6,143,408NANAMonthFYTDITD4095,82347,2907,00083%5926321,1315,0005%001,099NANANA1,20813,677NANA4687,29483,19712,00061%Projects Completed kWh/yr.MonthFYTDITD684,2459,738,95771,509,60711,830,00082%94,100434,57431,844,7538,450,0005%778,34510,173,531103,354,36020,280,00050%CurrentITD104$104,12044010NANANANA$126,618NANANANA1,799NANANANANANANANA$2,425,228NANANANA7,463,852NANANANA3,335,099NANANANASolar Incentive Programs18,468163Residential Customers1,227Commercial CustomersGreen Energy ProgramsCommunity SolarGreen Choice2030 Solar GoalsRenewable Energy Programs ReportJune FY20CAP Customers167Residential CustomersLOI Issued #Residential RebatesCommercial PBI Paid Commercial CBIProjects Completed $LOI Committed kW-ACLOI Committed $ Commercial CBIUn-Incentivized SolarTotal Completed ProjectsResidential Commercial ResidentialCommercial PBICommercial (Estimated Annual PBI Payments)ResidentialModeled kWh Production- Res Modeled kWh Production - Com Monthly ModelingRes Requested Rebate $Res Requested Capacity kW-ac # of Commercial Com Requested Rebate $ (Estimated Annual PBI Payments)Commercial PBIProjects Completed #Residential Com Capacity kW-acProjected Total PBI FY18 Exposure (Modeled $/Year)Applications Submitted That Have Not Received LOIsTotal kW ACResidential Commercial Total kWh # of Residential Residential Commercial PBIProjects Complete kW-ACCommercial CBIUn-Incentivized Solar1042141221Application PendingWork CompletionPendingFinal InspectionPendingPayment ApprovalPendingResidential -Application Status$0.0$0.5$1.0$1.5$2.0$2.5$3.0MillionsPBI Modeled FY ExpenditureFY20Fy19Fy18FY17FY16FY15FY14FY13FY12FY11FY10Notes:Thehigh number of applications that have not received LOIs include two multifamily projects (not shared solar), which are waiting on some finalized information before processing.
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday July 22, 2020 The Resource Management Commission convened via videoconference on Wednesday, July 22nd, 2020 in accordance with social distancing protocols necessitated by the Covid 19 pandemic. Commissioners in Attendance: Dana Harmon, Chair (District 9); Kaiba White, Vice Chair (District 2); Leo Dielmann (District 7); Jonathan Blackburn (District 8); Rebecca Brenneman (District 10); Lisa Chavarria (Mayor); James Babyak (District 6); Shane Johnson (District 4) and Tom “Smitty” Smith (District 5). There is one vacancy (District 3). Commissioners Absent: Nakyshia Fralin (District 1); CALL TO ORDER – Chair Harmon called the meeting to order at 3:04 p.m. Consent Items: APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve minutes of the June 17t , 2020 meeting. The motion to approve minutes of the June 17th, 2020 meeting with corrections was approved on a Commissioner Dielmann motion, Commissioner Johnson second on a vote of 8 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstention (Babyak) ,1 absent, 1 vacancy. STAFF REPORTS AND BRIEFINGS 2. .Briefing and presentation by from the city of Austin Equity Office. Josh. Robinson, Commissions Liaison, City of Austin Equity Office, gave a presentation on equity and inclusion in Austin. After which, the Commissioners discussed how to increase equity and inclusion in their work including the scheduling of a workshop and a request to staff to investigate the feasibility of holding meetings in various locations throughout the City. Immediately upon completion of the presentation, the Commission took up Item 4 which is discussed below. 3. Presentation of 2021 Austin Energy Customer Energy Solutions Budget. Debbie Kimberly, Vice President of Customer Energy Solutions for Austin Energy provided an overview of the upcoming budget for energy efficiency, solar, and other customer programs as well as a discussion of achievements from the previous year. Mrs. Kimberly also discussed the affect the COVID 19 pandemic has had on certain programs which require extensive in-home contact with customers. NEW BUSINESS 4. Discussion and possible action on increasing equity and inclusion though a workshop of commissioners and developing processes to increase equity and inclusion within the Commission. The Commission voted unanimously to establish a workshop of the Commission with the City of Austin Equity Office on racial equity and inclusion. 9 ayes, 1 absent (Fraylin). 5. Establish a working group of Resource Management Commissioners to coordinate with the Office of Sustainability regarding the Austin Community Emissions Dashboard as it relates to Commission goals. This item was not …
Resource Management Commission Equity Intro Workshop 1 Introduction and Ice-Breaker Why does Resource Management Commission exist? What role do you play in this commission, your mission, the goals/outcomes you want to achieve? 2 All men are created equal... ...was revolutionary at the time, but when Jefferson spoke these words, they applied to White male property owners. 3 Of the people, by the people, and for the people... ...yet our leaders across all industries don’t come close to the diversity of our communities. Women didn’t get the right to vote until 1920. Until the Voting Rights Act of 1965 People of Color were guaranteed access to their vote 4 Who we are: Racial equity is the condition when race no longer predicts a person’s quality of life outcomes in our community. The City recognizes that race is the primary determinant of social equity and therefore we begin the journey toward social equity with this definition. The City of Austin recognizes historical and structural disparities and a need for alleviation of these wrongs by critically transforming its institutions and creating a culture of equity. Often confused… ...But NOT the same 5 Our framework for Equity: Equity Lens 6 Map of Poverty: 7 Who Pollutes, Who is Impacted? A study published in the Academy of the Sciences in 2019 found that although White Americans are the majority polluters, it is Black and Latinx people who are impacted This increases risk of cardiovascular problems, respiratory illness, diabetes and even birth defects 8 An Example of “Colorblindness” Replicated Study done by Southampton University 19,000 emails to public service departments including Libraries, Schools, Sheriffs, County Treasurers and Clerk’s Offices Identical email requests apart from names. Black sounding names were both: •less likely to receive a response •less likely to have a cordial, respectful response Susan Smith LaKesha Washington Source: Racial Discrimination in Local Public Services: A Field Experiment in the US 9 What would equitable recommendations look like from the Resource Management Commission 10 Thank you! Any questions? 11
Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2019 to 6/30/2020 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION The Resource Management Commission’s mission statement per the City Code is: (A) Maintain an overview of all programs, studies and proposals concerning the efficient use of energy, alternate energy technologies, renewable energy resources, including solar and wind, and the conservation of energy, excluding the use of conventional coal, nuclear, natural gas, or petroleum technologies. (B) Serve as a liaison with other city commissions, including the Electric Utility Commission. (C) Receive citizen input on alternate energy technologies, renewable energy sources, and on energy conservation. (D) Review and analyze: (1) energy conservation technologies and renewable energy sources as to their short-term and (2) energy conservation policies, alternate energy technologies, and renewable energy projects in (3) water conservation policies, alternate technologies, and water conservation projects in other long-term feasibility in the city; other cities and states; cities and states; and (4) City Code to identify potential amendments that encourage the use of alternate energy technologies and renewable energy sources, and the conservation of energy. (E) Advise the City Council: (1) in developing and reviewing city plans and programs in the area of alternate energy technologies, renewable energy sources, and energy conservation. (2) as to available funding from private and public sources which are available to the city for alternate energy technologies and renewable energy, and for the conservation of energy; (3) on energy conservation, on alternate energy technologies, and on renewable energy sources and report to City Council on the status of its activities at least annually; (4) in developing and reviewing city plans and programs that encourage water conservation as it relates to water consumption from the tap to customer and within structures or building; and, (5) regarding appropriate City Code amendments that encourage the use of alternate energy technologies and renewable energy sources, and the conservation of energy. (1) the conservation of energy, the use of alternate energy technologies and renewable energy sources in City-owned facilities; and Page 1 of 4 (F) Encourage: Resource Management Commission Annual Internal Review Report 2019-2020 (2) the private and public sectors to develop and to use alternate energy technologies and renewable energy sources, and to conserve energy. 1. Describe the board’s actions supporting their mission during the previous calendar year. Address all elements of the board’s mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. The …
Special Meeting of the Music Commission July 22, 2020, 3:00-4:30pm Music Commission to be held July 22, 3:00-4:30pm with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (July 21 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July 22nd Music Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7963, Kimberly.mccarson@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 Kimberly.mccarson@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 Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular MUSIC COMMISSION JULY 22, 2020, 3:00 PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Chair – Rick Carney, Vice-chair – Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Secretary - Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Parliamentarian - Oren Rosenthal, Al Duarte, Gavin Garcia, Doug Leveton, Patrice Pike, Paul Pinon, Graham Reynolds, Stuart Sullivan AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of minutes from Special Called Meeting July 6, 2020. 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Update on Music Disaster Relief Fund by Stephanie Bergara, Artist and Industry Development, Music & Entertainment, Economic Development Department. b. Update on Creative Space Disaster Relief Program by Kim McCarson, Economic and Business Liaison, Music & Entertainment Division, Economic Development Department. 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action on Black Lives Music Fund to repair and address historic neglect within the Austin music industry towards the Black Community. b. Discussion and Possible Action following presentation by Margie Reese of MJR Partners on Roles and Goals for the Music Commission, …
RESOLUTION NO. 2020XXX-XXX WHEREAS, the City Council has passed numerous resolutions to support the Music Industry and Musicians; and WHEREAS, on March 3, 2016, Council approved Resolution No. 20160303-019, the Music and Creative Ecosystem Omnibus Resolution, which affirmed support for the music and creative ecosystem through short and long term goals specific to cultural tourism, revenue development, and venue retention; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 2020XXXX-XXX directed the City Manager to create a category of funding from the CARES Act designed by Resolution No. 202000423-023 for Commercial Loans for Economic Assistance & Recovery Economic Injury loans, grants, and technical assistance for local and small businesses for music venues given the difficulty they face in accessing resources available to other small businesses; and WHEREAS, the City Council recently approved in June 2020 the City’s COVID-19 Spending Framework and included funding appropriate for musicians and music venues: $16.5 million for Commercial Loans for Economic Assistance and Recovery (CLEAR fund); $2 million for a Long-Term Stability Fund; $3.5 million for Creative Sector Assistance; and WHEREAS, the City Council approved Ordinance No. 20190919-149 that creates a “Live Music Fund” which allocates the use of hotel occupancy tax revenue 1 for local music and it is estimated that the Live Music Fund currently has close to $2 million; and the Live Music Working Group appointed by the Austin Music Commission has identified funding categories that include venue preservation; and, WHEREAS, the Hobby School of Public Affairs in a July 2020 survey found that more than half of Austin’s music venues have remained closed since Mid-March and the few that opened in June after state regulations were relaxed were primarily music venues with large outdoor courtyards; and, that more than half of Austin’s music venues are at risk of shuttering for good by Halloween; and, the survey shows that live music venues have the largest proportion of businesses that rent their business property; and according to the survey 62% of live music venues report being able to last only four months or less under current conditions; and, a mere 19% of venues were in a position to pay their rent in full for June and 79% said they had put off paying bills to their landlords, suppliers or vendors and a staggering 83% of venue reported already laying of full-time employers; WHEREAS, the Hobby School July survey also found that an average of 30% of live music …
Music Commission Discussion July 22, 2020 MJR Partners Framework… The Big Idea • Goals – to increase support for; to broaden participation, etc. • Outcomes – the Austin resident and Visitor will… • Content – Overview of current and future state • Methods of communication with the public • Investment – what human and financial capital will be needed • Timing – Over what time period – short term vs long term • Redefine Risk • What will progress look like?
AUSTIN MUSIC DISASTER RELIEF FUND UPDATE STEPHANIE BERGARA 512-974-7804 STEPHANIE.BERGARA@AUSTINTEXAS.GOV ARTIST & INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT DIVISION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Applications 838 Applications received 743 applications approved 95 applicants ineligible C I T Y O F A U S T I N M U S I C & E N T E R T A I N M E N T 00/00/00 2 Next steps and Round 2 of funding: Erica Shamaly, Division Manager, Music & Entertainment Division C I T Y O F A U S T I N M U S I C & E N T E R T A I N M E N T 00/00/00 3
BUDGET REQUEST FOR A MUSIC VENUE PRESERVATION FUND PRESENTED BY REBECCA REYNOLDS MUSIC VENUE ALLIANCE AUSTIN 07/21/2020 Situation Impact Independent Music Venues in Austin were the first businesses to close and will likely be the last to open Many of Austin’s music venues have remained closed since mid‐March. The few that re‐ opened in June after state regulations were relaxed were primarily venues with large outdoors courtyards. More than half of Austin’s music venues are at risk of shuttering for good by Halloween based on a July 1 study by the Hobby School of Public Affairs The survey shows that Live Music Venues have the largest proportion of businesses that rent their business property According to the survey 62% of live music venues reported being able to last only four months or less “under current conditions” A mere 19% of venues were in a position to pay their rent in full for June, 79% said they had put off paying bills to their landlords, suppliers or vendors and a staggering 83% of venues reported already laying off full‐time employees Of all the local industries surveyed by the Hobby School, Austin’s music venues were the most imperiled because of the pandemic Independent music venues have zero revenue, but continue to face financial obligations like mortgage/rent, bills, loans, taxes, insurance and more Current Paycheck Protection Payments (PPP) funding is exhausted and even if renewed will not solve the crisis. The SBA’s May 2020 report shows that even with the current approval the music industry hasn’t received enough support. Arts and entertainment have only received 1.50% or $7.6 billion of the $510 million PPP approved lending while construction has received $63.4 billion or 12.47%. As a point of reference the May unemployment rate for construction was 12.7%. For arts and entertainment, the unemployment rate was a whopping 43.9% Employees and musicians depend on independent venues for their livelihoods While independent venues are small businesses, their cumulative direct annual economic impact being brought forward is significant for “The Live Music Capital of the World” 1 Request Independent venues are in need of both federal and local assistance Support from the City of Austin to sustain local independent music venues is requested through the formation and funding of the “Music Venue Preservation Fund” The Music Venue Preservation Fund requests that $20.0 …
CREATIVE SPACE DISASTER RELIEF PROGRAM UPDATE KIM MCCARSON 512-974-7963 KIMBERLY.MCCARSON@AUSTINTEXAS.GOV ECONOMIC & BUSINESS LIAISON MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT DIVISION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Applications 65 Eligible Applications Received Representing $2,734,448 Breakdown: • 52 Rent Stipend Representing $2,147,448 • 13 Other Space-related Needs/Gap Financing Representing $577,000 C I T Y O F A U S T I N M U S I C & E N T E R T A I N M E N T 00/00/00 2 Number Arts and Music Orgs Applying C I T Y O F A U S T I N M U S I C & E N T E R T A I N M E N T 00/00/00 3 Number of Nonprofits and For-Profits Applying C I T Y O F A U S T I N M U S I C & E N T E R T A I N M E N T 00/00/00 4 Type of Funding Requested C I T Y O F A U S T I N M U S I C & E N T E R T A I N M E N T 00/00/00 5 Process and Next Steps Joint working group selected 5 panelists Panelists reviewing applications Awards announced and contracts distributed C I T Y O F A U S T I N M U S I C & E N T E R T A I N M E N T 00/00/00 6
AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES The Austin Music Commission convened in a special called meeting on July 22, 2020 via videoconference. July 22, 2020 Board Members in Attendance: Chair – Rick Carney, Vice-chair – Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Secretary - Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Parliamentarian – Oren Rosenthal, Gavin Garcia, Doug Leveton, Paul Pinon, Graham Reynolds Staff in Attendance: Kim McCarson, Stephanie Bergara CALL TO ORDER – 3:03pm The Music Commission meeting was held with social distancing modifications due to Coronavirus restrictions. Public comment was allowed on specific item numbers via telephone. The following speakers called in to speak: Pat Buchta inquires about round two of Music Disaster Relief Fund and requirements; Cat Clemons speaks about Music Disaster Relief Fund. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of minutes from Special Called Meeting July 6, 2020. Commissioner Reynolds motions to approve, Commissioner Mahone seconds. Carries 8-0. 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Update on Music Disaster Relief Fund by Stephanie Bergara, Artist and Industry Development, Music & Entertainment, Economic Development Department. b. Update on Creative Space Disaster Relief Program by Kim McCarson, Economic and Business Liaison, Music & Entertainment Division, Economic Development Department. 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action on Black Lives Music Fund to repair and address historic neglect within the Austin music industry towards the Black Community. Commissioner Pinon leaves the meeting at 3:30pm. No action taken. b. Discussion and Possible Action following presentation by Margie Reese of MJR Partners on Roles and Goals for the Music Commission, Live Music Fund Working Group and City Staff. No action taken. c. Discussion and possible action following a presentation on the Music Preservation Fund by Rebecca Reynolds, Music Venue Alliance. No action taken. 1 AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS July 22, 2020 1. Discussion and Possible Action following staff update on Venue Disaster Relief Fund, Commissioner Garcia motions, Commissioner Reynolds seconds. 2. Discussion and Possible Action following staff update on Creative Space Disaster Relief Program, Commissioner Reynolds motions, Commissioner Garcia seconds. 3. Discussion and Possible Action on Black Live Music Fund and Comprehensive Equity Plan following presentation by Margie Reese of MJR Partners on Roles and Goals for the Music Commission, Commissioner Reynolds motions, Commissioner Mahone seconds. 4. Discussion and Possible Action on Music Disaster Relief Fund, Commissioner Reynolds motions, Commissioner Patterson seconds. 5. Discussion and Possible Action on the $12 Million Creative Space Bond, Commissioner Leveton motions, …
Special Meeting of the Joint Sustainability Committee July 22, 2020 Joint Sustainability Committee to be held July 22, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (July 21, 2020). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July 22, 2020 Joint Sustainability Committee Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 415-694-3111 and zach.baumer@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (July 21, 2020) 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 zach.baumer@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. JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE July 22, 2020 (1:00 pm) VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Kaiba White, Chair (Resource Mgmt. Commission) Katie Coyne, Vice-Chair (Environmental Commission) Melissa Rothrock (Zero Waste Advisory Commission) Kelly Davis (Urban Transportation Commission) Fisayo Fadelu (Community Development Commission) Karen Magid (Austin Travis County Food Policy Board) Nhat Ho (Water & Wastewater Commission) Holt Lackey (Economic Prosperity Commission) Vacant - (Parks & Recreation Board) David Carroll (Design Commission) Alberta Phillips (City Council) Karen Hadden (Electric Utility Commission) Rob Schneider (Planning Commission) For more information, please visit: www.austintexas.gov/jsc AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The speakers who registered in advance for public comment have three minutes each to address items on the agenda at this time. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) June 24, 2020 meeting of the Joint Sustainability Committee 2. NEW BUSINESS a) COVID-19 Food System Recommendation (Discussion and/or possible action) b) CapMetro Project Connect Update (Discussion and/or possible action) c) Update on the Austin Community Climate Plan Revision (Discussion and/or possible action) d) Commission members report back on any relevant discussions from their respective boards and …
Aust in Communit y Climat e Plan 2020 Revision 7/ 22/ 20 JSC Schedule July Reviews and Revisions by Staff and Steering Committee Aug. Boards & Commissions + Public Comment Period Sept . Finalize and present to council Two Versions of the New Plan Brief Version Full Ve rs ion ● Le s s tha n 20 pa ge s ● P icture s a nd Colors ● Acce s s ible a nd re a da ble ● Tra ns la te d into S pa nis h, Vie tna me s e , S implifie d Chine s e ● S umma rize s ma jor conce pts a nd points but not a ll the de ta ils on s tra te gie s ● 100 pa ge s ● Lightly de s igne d ● Figure s , Gra phs , a nd Cha rts ● Full goa ls , s tra te gie s , a nd “how we ’ll ge t the re ” ● All the de ta ils ● Exte ns ive Appe ndix Boards and Commissions Tour August + September ● Food P olicy ● Economic P ros pe rity ● Community De ve lopme nt ● Wa te r a nd Wa s te wa te r ● Urba n Tra ns porta tion ● P la nning ● LGBTQ Qua lity of Life ● His pa nic / La tino Qua lity of Life ● As ia n Ame rica n Qua lity of Life ● Africa n Ame rica n Re s ource Advis ory ● Commis s ion on Immigra nt Affa irs ● Commis s ion on S e niors ● Commis s ion on Wome n ● Ma yor’s Commis s ion for P e ople with Dis a bilitie s ● P a rks a nd Re cre a tion ● Re s ource Ma na ge me nt ● Ele ctric Utility ● Environme nta l ● De s ign ● Ze ro Wa s te Advis ory Climate Leaders Forum ● Le tte r s e nt to ma ny loca l Bus ine s s e s ○ S hort lis t of la rge s t compa nie s ○ Clima te P la n P a rticipa nts ○ Full Aus tin Gre e n Bus ine s s …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Austin Travis County Food Policy Board Recommendation Number: 20200612-4.c.v.i COVID-19 Food System Response Recommendation The COVID-19 pandemic, the related shutdown, and the human toll experienced disproportionately by Black and Indigenous communities, and People of Color (BIPOC) expose the legacy and ongoing entrenchment of racial injustice in our food and economic systems. Austin faces a historical and pivotal moment as we uncover the stark contrasts related to resources and the racialized structures that form what we now call our “food system.” The contrasts begin with the creation of a system of food production on land first taken from Indigenous peoples and later taken from Black farmers. A racialized system has created White wealth through policies, practices, laws and policing, and granted unequal access to capital and profit in the food system through the exploitation, enslavement and death, primarily of Black people. On that same spectrum, throughout our history and today, Latinx workers and immigrants of color who have always performed “essential” food system work are underpaid, exposed to dangerous and unstable working conditions, harassment and economic instability. BIPOC workers in the food system are also disproportionately unable to afford good food. Locally, clear contrasts revealed through COVID-19 include a woefully under-resourced and undeveloped food system in terms of planning, resiliency and coordination. Food workers have either been laid-off and then return to back-of-house low-paid jobs in restaurants and food businesses with insufficient personal protective equipment (PPE), or they have continued to work throughout the pandemic on farms and in grocery stores, risking exposure without paid sick leave, while corporations have prospered from the heightened demand for food-related staples. Statewide, primarily Latinx meatpacking workers experienced a large outbreak of coronavirus infection with little immediate testing or support. Infection, hospitalization, and death rates from COVID-19 in our region have also skewed disproportionately Latinx. This is not an accident, but at least partly is a result of our racialized food system that produces inequitable and devastating impacts for the BIPOC in our region. As significant funding shifts are considered in local budgets, we must invest sufficient resources to understand, dismantle and remake our food system into one that is economically and racially just and puts the workers and small businesses who have been negatively impacted at the center of the process throughout. This includes food access as a right (the end of food insecurity). This is not easy to do. It requires …
Join Sustainability Commitee Project Connect Overview JULY 22, 2020 1 1 AGENDA 1. PROJECT CONNECT OVERVIEW 2. PROJECT CONNECT TIMELINE 3. RECOMMENDED SYSTEM PLAN 4. SYSTEM PLAN FEATURES 5. OVERVIEW BY MODE 6. SEQUENCING 7. RENDERINGS 8. COMMUNITY BENEFITS 9. FUNDING 10. NEXT STEPS 2 PROJECT CONNECT OVERVIEW 33 3 4 PROJECT CONNECT TIMELINE A 20 Year Discussion DEC 2018 APR 2019 AUG 2019 – MAR 2020 MAY 2020 JUN 2020 AUG 2020 NOV 2020 2021 – Beyond Project Connect Vision Plan Adopted Austin Strategic Mobility Plan Adopted Virtual Meetings Held Six Joint Work Sessions held, Covering Program, Funding and Governance Joint Session – System Plan Adoption June 10 Establish LGC Potential Transit Referendum Action It’s Go Time! Potential Transit Referendum Community Engagement Ongoing 5 PROJECT CONNECT RECOMMENDED SYSTEM PLAN 66 6 PROJEC T CONNEC T SYSTEM PLAN RECOMMENDATION Light Rail Transit in Dedicated Transitways for Orange, Blue and Gold Lines - 36 Miles, 40 Stations incl. Downtown Transit Tunnel High Frequency Bus with Priority Treatments 7 New Routes - ~74 Miles, 193 Stations Station and Operational Improvements New Commuter Rail Service to Connect Downtown to Colony Park with potential extension to Manor and Elgin 8 New Routes - 5 outside service area 24 New Park & Rides - 10 outside the service area Better bus service and stop amenities Enhanced demand response service Zero Emissions Improved Customer Tech New Circulator Zones (Pickup) Maintenance Facility Improvements 7 CONCEPTUAL DRAWING 8 8 Split Platform Street Section CONCEPTUAL DRAWING 9 9 BLUE LINE OVERVIEW 10 GOLD LINE OVERVIEW 11 ORANGE LINE OVERVIEW 12 GREEN LINE OVERVIEW 13 METRORAPID OVERVIEW 14 RECOMMENDED PROGRAM SEQUENCE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Y E A R S Initial Phase: MetroRapid Extensions* LRT* Phase II LIGHT RAIL Orange Line (LRT) Blue Line (LRT) Gold Line (LRT) METRORAIL METRORAPID Phase I Phase II Phase III Red Line (Commuter Rail) Green Line (Commuter Rail) METROEXPRESS & PARK AND RIDES METROBUS & METROACCESS IMPROVED CUSTOMER TECH Notes: 1. Based on 3/9/2020 funding recommendation 2. Years based on federal NEPA and funding approvals * When funding is available 15 NEPA / Preliminary Engineering Final Design / Procurement Construction / Commissioning 16 CONCEPTUAL DRAWING 17 17 CONCEPTUAL DRAWING 18 18 CONCEPTUAL DRAWING 19 19 Regional Transportation Center CONCEPTUAL DRAWING 20 20 PROJECT CONNECT COMMUNITY BENEFITS 2121 21 SYSTEM BENEFITS ✓ Easing traffic in our city …
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Joint Sustainability Committee Recommendation 20200722-2B – Recommendation on Project Connect Funding The CapMetro Project Connect plan is an essential long-term plan for reducing greenhouse gas emissions while improving equitable access to affordable, efficient and comfortable transportation, and meeting the goals of the Austin Community Climate Plan and the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan. Therefore, the Joint Sustainability Committee recommends that the Austin City Council place a request on the November 2020 ballot to fully fund the plan in line with the “CapMetro Recommended Program Sequence”. Record of the vote: Motion to approve by Commissioner White, second by Commissioner Schneider. Motion passes 7 approve, 0 opposed, 0 abstained. Date of approval: July 22, 2020 Attest: __________________________________ Zach Baumer, Liaison Zach Baumer
Item 1 JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING MEETING MINUTES July 22, 2020 The Joint Sustainability Committee convened in a special meeting on July 22, 2020 via videoconferencing. Chair Kaiba White called the Board Meeting to order at 1:16 pm. Board Members in Attendance: Kaiba White Chair, Fisayo Fadelu, Rob Schneider, Holt Lackey, Karen Magid, David Carroll, Karen Hadden, Alberta Phillips Board Members Absent: Kelly Davis, Nhat Ho, Katie Coyne Vice-Chair, Melissa Rothrock City Staff in Attendance: Zach Baumer, Phoebe Romero CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The speakers who registered in advance for public comment have three minutes each to address items on the agenda at this time. • Susan Pantell o Concern about airport expansion and desire to include this within considerations of climate plan. o Desire for more expanded outreach as part of climate plan efforts. o Push for stronger, multi-modal transportation goals. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) June 24, 2020 meeting of the Joint Sustainability Committee • Motion to approve (Commissioner Schneider), second (Commissioner Lackey), 8 approved, 0 opposed, 0 abstained. 2. NEW BUSINESS a) COVID-19 Food System Recommendation (Discussion and/or possible action) • Recommendation from Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board asking for additional staff and funding for a comprehensive economic, health and environmentally focused-food system response considering COVID-19. • Motion to approve (Commissioner Hadden), Second (Commissioner White); Motion withdrawn by Commissioner Hadden to allow time for future review by commissioners and a vote at a later time. b) CapMetro Project Connect Update (Discussion and/or possible action) • Presentation by Yannis Banks and Rob Borowski, CapMetro • Overview of timeline, proposed lines and system benefits • Discussed upcoming events and decision points, including funding options • Recommendation to support Project Connect Funding • Motion to approve (White), Second (Schneider) – 7 approve, 0 opposed, 0 abstained. c) Update on the Austin Community Climate Plan Revision (Discussion and/or possible action) • Item will be discussed at next meeting d) Commission members report back on any relevant discussions from their respective boards and commissions – (Discussion and/or possible action) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • None discussed Motion to adjourn (Commissioner White). Meeting adjourns at 2:44 pm. 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 …
Regular Meeting of the Building and Standards Commission July 22, 2020 Building and Standards Commission Meeting to be held July 22, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers (property owners, representatives and/or interested parties) must register in advance (one day before the scheduled meeting, Tuesday July 21, 2020 by Noon). To speak remotely at the July 22, 2020 Building and Standards Commission Meeting, you must: •Call or email Melanie Alley at 512-974-2679 or melanie.alley@austintexas.gov no later than July 21, 2020 by Noon, (one day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, a telephone number and email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, speakers be contacted with 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 melanie.alley@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. •Residents may watch a live broadcast of the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn- live Page 1 BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2020 AT 6:30 P.M. VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live AGENDA The Building and Standards Commission (“Commission”) may go into a closed session under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel or for other reasons permitted by law as specifically listed on this agenda. Further, if necessary, the Commission may go into a closed session as permitted by law regarding any item on this agenda. Building and Standards Commission Members Wordy Thompson Jessica Mangrum Timothy Stostad James Briceno Sade Ogunbode Edgar Farrera Elizabeth Mueller Thomas Vocke, Fire Marshall (Ex Officio) Andrea Freiburger, Chair Pablo Avila, Vice Chair Natalya Sheddan John Green CALL TO ORDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES PUBLIC HEARINGS Approve the minutes of the Building and Standards Commission’s June 24, 2020 regular meeting. Continued Case(s) Pending Commission Action: The Commission will hear the following returning cases and may issue orders to vacate, relocate occupants, repair, demolish, or secure the premises, or modify …
Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2019 to 6/30/2020 BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION The Board/Commission mission statement is: The Building and Standards Commission (BSC) was established to hear cases concerning alleged violations of the City’s housing and dangerous building regulations. The Building and Standards Commission shall have the powers and duties and comply with the procedures established by the Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 54, Subchapter C (Quasi-Judicial Enforcement of Health and Safety Ordinances), and Chapter 25-12, Article 9 (Property Maintenance Code) of the Austin City Code. 1. Describe the board’s actions supporting their mission during the previous calendar year. Address all elements of the board’s mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. • The Commission met on 8 occasions to hear cases involving substandard and unsafe or dangerous properties, and appeals. • The Commission heard a total of 56 new cases. • The Commission heard a total of 11 returning cases. • Of the new and returning cases heard by the Commission, 41 or 61% were registered with the Repeat Offender Program, of which 28 have now achieved compliance. • Of the new and returning cases heard by the Commission, 14 were deemed dangerous by the Code Official or the Fire Division Chief. • The Commission received updates on 19 cases. • The Commission met as a body on 8 out of 11 monthly meeting dates during this period, with one meeting cancelled due to a posting error and two meetings cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns. The Commission also held its annual retreat in November. Annual Review and Work Plan Year 2019-20 Page # 2 2. Determine if the board’s actions throughout the year comply with the mission statement. • The Commission issued 55 repair orders, of which 30 have achieved compliance, and 2 have achieved compliance with an unpaid penalty. • The Commission issued 2 demolition orders, neither of which has achieved • The Commission issued 1 order for an engineer’s report. • The Commission heard 5 appeals for short-term rental licenses, all of which compliance. were denied. • The Commission issued 5 reduced civil penalty orders. • The Commission reduced the civil penalty to $0 in 21 cases. 3. List the board’s goals and objectives for the new calendar year. • Staff will coordinate a Building and Standards Commission retreat. • Staff will prioritize Repeat Offender (ROP) cases, …
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION Covid-19 Impact on the BSC July 2020 Robert Moore Division Manager, Austin Code Department Objectives July 22, 2020 Discuss the formal boards and commissions meeting changes due to COVID-19. Inform the Commission about field inspection impact and opportunities moving forward. Update the Commission on permitting and planning review services during COVID-19. Meeting Changes due to COVID-19 ▪Since March 16, 2020, the City has been allowed to operate through the Governor’s disaster declaration for Texas, temporarily suspending certain meeting requirements in the Texas Open Meetings Act. The Governor most recently renewed the declaration on July 10, 2020. ▪Mayor Adler also ordered a local disaster declaration for B&C meeting processes, 2-1-6 (E). What this means for the Boards and Commissions (subject to change): ▪The Governor’s for videoconference meetings in order to maintain social distancing and encourage safe stay home practices. and Mayor’s declaration allows order ▪The process for public comment has been modified for remote meetings requiring registration, in advance, to address agenda items. Field Inspection Impact & Opportunities Moving Forward ▪Emergency order violation (COVID) cases became major focus. Response teams created Influx of covid-19 complaints ▪Interior inspections have been limited to imminent situations only. Possible reduction of BSC cases. ▪Opportunity moving forward. Virtual inspection process Permitting & Planning Review Services ▪All commercial/residential regular & in-person services are still offered but are now virtual and online Permit applications Plan reviews Expedited Permits Quick Turnaround Times One Hour Paid Consultation for Plan Reviews ▪Website has been updated to provide this information Questions? THANK YOU
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING Date: July 22, 202 The Building and Standards Commission (BSC) convened remotely via video conference for a regular meeting on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. The meeting was available for viewing at http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Commission Members in Attendance: Andrea Freiburger, Chair; Pablo Avila, Vice Chair; Commissioners: Jessica Mangrum, Wordy Thompson, Timothy Stostad, James Briceno, John Green*, Sade Ogunbode, Edgar Farrera, and Natalya Sheddan. John Green was not present when the meeting was called to order.* He was present at approximately 6:50 p.m. when the Commission considered and voted on case number item 1 (11311 Walnut Ridge Drive). Commissioner Elizabeth Mueller was absent. Staff in Attendance: Melanie Alley, Code Review Analyst/BSC Coordinator; Robert Moore, Division Manager; Marlayna Wright, Investigator; James Candelas, Program Specialist; Moses Rodriquez, Supervisor, David Downing, Supervisor, Rich Lamancusa, Inspector, Eliza Torrez, Inspector, Joe Lucas, Tamara Kurtz, Business Process Consultant Sr. and Brandon Carr, Assistant City Attorney. CALL TO ORDER Chair Andrea Freiburger called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:33 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Vice-Chair Avila moved to approve the minutes from the June 24, 2020 regular meeting seconded by Commissioner Mangrum. The motion passed 8-0-1; thus, approving the June meeting minutes. Commissioner Sade Ogunbode abstained from the vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS Case(s): Case Number(s) 1. CL 2020-018491 Street Address 11311 Walnut Ridge Drive Owner(s) Richard Cogbill The property was not represented at the hearing. Chair Freiburger admitted Staff’s Exhibits 1 and 2A-2I. Commissioner Mangrum made the motion to adopt the proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law and adopt Staff’s recommended order for repair within 45 days from the date the order is mailed, with penalties of $1,000 to begin to accrue on the 46th day if not in compliance. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Green. The motion carried 10-0. Commissioner Mueller was absent. 2. CL 2020-040297 7216 Meador Avenue John Henry Fletcher, et.al. Julie Kuglen, Attorney, represented John Henry Fletcher, property owner, at the hearing. This property owner has 80% ownership interest; there are 10 other heirs. Albert Louise Clemmons Hill, Cynthia Johnson, and Donald Powell also attended this hearing. Chair Freiburger admitted Staff Exhibits 1 and 2A-2J. Commissioner Mangrum made the motion to adopt the proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law and adopt Staff’s recommended order to demolish to the residential structure within 45 days from the date the order is mailed, with the Code Official authorized …
Building and Fire Board of Appeals July 22, 2020 at 1:00 pm. Building and Fire Board of Appeals to be held July 22, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance July 21st by Noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Building and Fire Board of Appeals Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-2417 or rick.arzola@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 rick.arzola@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 BUILDING AND FIRE CODE BOARD OF APPEALS REGULAR CALLED MEETING Wednesday July 22 at 1:00 pm VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Ben Abzug (Renteria); Alicia Jones (Casar); Alan Schuman (Adler); Bobby Johns (Madison); James Wilsford (Flannigan); Aubrey Brasfield (Garza); Ashley Juraska (Pool) Pieter Sybesma (Alter); Timothy Arndt (Tovo); Marco Fiorilo (Ellis) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES- approve minutes of the April 22, 2020 Reg. Meeting 2. PUBLIC HEARING AND APPEAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISION- Administrative interpretation of fire for site plan review- Road design and access requirement 3. DISCUSSION: 2020 International Building Code Workgroup. 4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 5. ADJOURNMENT: 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 before the meeting date. Please …
B&C MEETING INSTRUCTIONS As we temporarily transition to remote meetings, the following is how we propose meetings be conducted until further notice: MEETING • There will be no General Citizen Communication. • Date and start time of meetings will vary, they will not follow the approved time/date approved • Time for each meeting will be limited to an hour and a half, unless arrangements have been for the year. made in advance. • All Members will attend remotely. o A quorum of members, at least, must attend remotely to convene and conduct business. • The Board or Commission can handle all items, even if they are discussion items. • Chair will do Roll Call; attendance and votes should be taken verbally. SPEAKERS person. BOARD LIAISON • Speakers will be able to sign up in advance and speak via phone; no speakers will be heard in • Each speaker will get three minutes to discuss all items they register to speak on, with no donation of time due to technical challenges. Instructions on how to register to speak will be listed on the agenda. • All registered speakers on items will speak at the beginning of the meeting. • After a registered speaker dials into the conference line provided to them by the board liaison, they must mute their telephone line until the chair calls their name. Any speaker who speaks out of turn will be disconnected. • Please let the registered speaker know that similar to a regular meeting, depending on the number of speakers, and length of discussion, they may need to remain on the line for a period of time. • The staff liaison will be available via phone to answer questions and take meeting minutes as they do at regular meetings. Thank you for your continued service to the community and understanding the challenges faced making sure the services you provide are supported through the limited resources available to us. We appreciate you understanding and following the meeting schedule assignments.
Hello Everyone For all B & C meetings, we have decided to use Webex. Below, you will find a link to a great introductory video that will tell you just about everything you need to know on how to join a WebEx meeting, how to test your hardware setup before joining a meeting, and how to turn on and off your microphone and your webcam. In addition to the training video, we have included some must have information about how to change your meeting view to a grid view, so that you can see everyone on one screen. The grid view is happily called “The Brady Bunch” view. We will be sending out a meeting invitation that’s specific for your meeting, which will include a WebEx meeting link. Introductory WebEx Training Video (only 2 min & 34 seconds) or try: https://youtu.be/ru85544RveA Below are a few tips in order to make your meeting successful • For this meeting, please use a computer to connect, or dial in using your phone • Do not use the VPN for participating in this meeting, the VPN will cause a slowdown in your internet traffic, which will cause issues during the video conference • Please use the computer headset if you have one available • Please keep your microphone muted, unless you are recognized to speak • In order for other to see you clearly, please participate in the meeting from a location that provides ample lighting, and do not pick a spot where there is a window behind you • Use the “grid view” in order to see all meeting participants How to turn on “grid view” 1. Hover over the view icon in the top right corner of the screen 2. Select the “grid view” icon If anyone has any questions at all about the technology behind the B & C meetings, please let me know. Stay healthy, and we’ll see you all soon. Thank you, Kory Ellis IT Manager - City Hall
July 22, 2020 Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals Board Meeting Approved Minutes The Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals met in a Regular Called Meeting on July 22, 2020 via Webex Video Conference Chairman, Alan Schumann called the meeting to order at 1:29 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Ben Abzug, Aubrey Brasfield, Peter Sybesma, Alan Schumann, Ashley Juraska and Timothy Arndt Board Members Not in Attendance: Marco Fiorilo, Bobby Johns and James Wilsford and Alicia Jones Staff in Attendance: Rick Arzola (DSD), Beth Culver (DSD), Tom Vocke(AFD), Ben Flick(AFD), Mark Villarreal(AFD), Tony Hernandez(DSD), Clarissa Davis(LUR), Donna Galati(LUR) Erik Lopez(Law) and Patricia Link(Law) 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The April 22, 2020 minutes were approved as written by Board member Juraska and second by board member Abzug . Motion passed 6-0. Board member Arndt wanted to show the height of the fence was from the ground to the top of the fence. Board Schumann then referenced the height in the letter of recommendation of the ISPSC to Council. Board then made another motion to approve the minutes, and board voted 6-0. 2. PUBLIC HEARING AND APPEAL-La Vista De Lopez- Prior to beginning of the public hearing, Chairman Schumann verified with City Attorney Clarissa Davis that the site plan had not been approved for the La Vista De Lopez project. And so reviewing Code section 25-11-93 “an interested party may appeal a decision of the building official to grant or deny a permit under this division to the Building and Fire Board of Appeals” Chairman Schumann asks the question to board members, if the board should hear this case if there is no approved site plan or building permit in place. After discussions between the Law office, Land Use Review staff and the Appellants representing La Vista De Lopez it was determined that the appellants were appealing the interpretation of the fire code on behalf of City code 25-1-182 and not the site plan. And under 25-1-182 “an interested party may initiate an appeal by filing notice of appeal with the responsible director or building official, as applicable” this City code was in relation to the timeline of appeals and not the appeal of decision under 25-11-93. Therefore with no approved site plan and no approved building permit in place, the Building and Fire Board made a motion on behalf Board member Brasfield, not to hear the appeal and Chairman …
Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Meeting July 22, 2020 Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Meeting to be held July 22, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (July 21, 2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July 22, 2020 Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at Joshua Robinson at 512-974-9006 no later than noon, (July 21, 2020). 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 joshua.robinson@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 ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION Regular Meeting – July 22, 2020 10:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING BOARD MEMBERS: Vince Cobalis, Pramod Patil, Pooja Sethi, Kirk Yoshida, Molly Wang, Peter Chao, Sarah Chen, Catherina Conte, Debasree DasGupta, Nguyen Stanton, Kavita Radhakrishnan, Ketan Patel, Shubhada Saxena, Kuo Yang, and Hanna Huang MEETING CALL TO ORDER: 10:00 p.m. 1. OLD BUSINESS a. Workgroup Reports 1. Asian American Resource Center Workgroup 2. Health and Community Engagement Workgroup 3. Arts & Culture Workgroup 4. Human Resources Workgroup 5. Business Planning Workgroup Budget timeline/process Annual Internal Review b. Update on the June 22 Joint Inclusion Committee meeting (Commissioner Stanton) c. Follow-up Items: 1. Update on Asian American Resource Center Masterplan 2. Update on the Asian American Resource Center Bridge 3. New Equity Mini-Grant application (due 7/22/20) 4. NAAO – AAPI COVID-19 response (American Stateman 7/12/20) 2. STAFF BRIEFING a. Overview of …
AARC Workgroup meeting for the AAQoL Tuesday, July 14, 12:00-1:00pm In attendance: Sona Shah, Christina Bies, Laura Esperza, Schiller Liao, Kirk Yoshida, Debasree DasGupta. Update on the AARC Phase 11 Master plan and discussion: The letter of approval for CMAR will be going to the Council on July 30th. Currently working on design and solicitation for an architect. (please see attached solicitation schedule). Posting is to be made by August 5th with a deadline to respond. Responses will be evaluated by a 5-person panel. Discussion ensued on allowing an outsider other than the City Contracting Office on this panel in consideration of cultural awareness. Kirk recommended including pertinent languages in the draft for qualifications Updates from the Center by Sona: The AARC opened for a few days in June but had to close down again. Staff have been calling on Seniors directly to remain engaged with them Several online exhibits, such as photography exhibits, Flan Flaherty’s work on silk etc are available for viewing. There is also an exhibit on history and culture of the Philippines in collaboration with the History Center. The scheduled “Dear Aunty and Uncle” workshop filled up quickly They are also considering Tai Chi classes via zoom and an open mike show involving stand- up comedians in August Laura spoke of online festivals that are getting tremendous response PARD is also considering online after-school programs for children who will have to remain home because of the pandemic. AARC might also consider an online but modified version of the Celebrasia event The AARC welcomes ideas from the Commission for continuing with their community engagement during the lockdown
Baseline Schedule AARC Professional Services Guaranteed Notes (Explain any deviation from standard intervals) Issue Date (Contingent upon receipt of final SOW and Evaluation Criteria by 07/29) Pre-Response Meeting Date Solicitation Due Date Compliance Plan Approval Date Evaluation Panel Kickoff Meeting Date Final Evaluation Meeting Date Interview Date RCA Due Date Two Week Out Meeting Council Date Contract Kickoff Meeting Date Rate Approval Due Date Fee Proposal Due Date Completion of Negotiation (Fee Proposal) Route for Execution Execution Due Date Wednesday, August 5, 2020 Wednesday, August 12, 2020 Wednesday, September 16, 2020 Friday, September 25, 2020 Wednesday, September 30, 2020 Wednesday, October 14, 2020 Wednesday, October 28, 2020 Friday, October 30, 2020 Thursday, November 26, 2020 Thursday, December 10, 2020 Thursday, December 17, 2020 Thursday, January 7, 2021 Thursday, January 14, 2021 Thursday, February 4, 2021 Monday, February 8, 2021 Wednesday, February 17, 2021 fast tracked if necessary Total Calendar Days Issuance to Execution 196 Baseline Schedule AARC Construction Manager at Risk Guaranteed Notes (Explain any deviation from standard intervals) Issue Date Pre-Response Meeting Date Solicitation Due Date Compliance Plan Approval Date Evaluation Panel Kickoff Meeting Date Final Evaluation Meeting Date Interview Date RCA Due Date Two week out Meeting Council Date Contract Kickoff Meeting Date Rate Approval Due Date Fee Proposal Due Date Completion of Negotiation (Cost Proposal) Route for Execution Execution Due Date Wednesday, September 2, 2020 Wednesday, September 9, 2020 Wednesday, October 14, 2020 Friday, October 23, 2020 Wednesday, October 28, 2020 Wednesday, November 18, 2020 Wednesday, December 2, 2020 Friday, December 4, 2020 Thursday, January 7, 2021 Thursday, January 21, 2021 Thursday, January 28, 2021 Thursday, February 18, 2021 Thursday, February 25, 2021 Thursday, March 18, 2021 Monday, March 22, 2021 Wednesday, March 31, 2021 if necessary tentative tentative tentative tentative tentative tentative tentative tentative tentative Total Calendar Days Issuance to Execution 210
Thank Y Community & Businesses For Saving Lives $120,727 RAISED 240,000 MASKS DONATED In March and April 2020, twenty-six Austin Asian American organizations came together and raised $120,727. The effort was spearheaded by the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce (GAACC) and The Network of Asian American Organizations (NAAO). The community was able to secure masks from certified manufacturers and deliver quality masks and other PPE products to frontline healthcare workers in Austin: 90,000 surgical and N95 masks, 10,000 gloves, and hundreds of protective medical gowns to more than 12 medical facilities and community organizations. All of this was made possible through the strong personal networks and supply chain expertise of the Austin Asian American community and businesses. GOLD DONORS MT Supermarket Cindy Tsai Robert and Emily Lee Ali Khataw Alpha Paving Industries Channy Soeur Lynn Yuan SILVER DONORS $20,000 $10,000 $10,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 Jamie Amelio Savy Buoy Paul Kim Usha Boddapu Gary Farmer Bruce Ge Rashed Islam Lezie Le $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 Ying McGuire MKM Trading LLC Ahmed Moledina Avishek Mukherjee Jesse Penn Tso Chinese Delivery Amy Wong Mok Yuen Yung Wenyuan Zhou $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS UTDDCE Asian Culture Center Texas Bengali Cultural Alliance (TBCA) Commerce Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Caring For Cambocia (GAACC) Network of Asian American Organizations (NAAO) University of Texas Division of Diversity and CommUnity Engagement BENEFICIARIES Travis County Medical Society Community Care People‘s Community Clinic Lonestar Circle of Care Bluebonnet Trails - Lifepath Pharmacy Clinic Integral Care SPECIAL THANKS Sichuan Development Holding Co. Ltd. Chengdu Media Group Asian & American Consultants Co. Ltd. INDIVIDUAL & ORGANIZATION DONORS Shylaja Kumar, Sounthaly Outhavong, Stella YY Liu, Stephanie Herrera, Sung Je Lee, Usha Sapuram, Vivian Tran, Wajiha Rizvi, Wan Kim, Yohan Oh, Zahid Maniya, Lori Suissa, Annie Alonzi, Christa Freeland, Allen Hsu, Angela Viesca, Ashley Na, Christa Freeland, Claudia Hdz, Cung Nguyen, David C Smith, Dipanjan Ray Chaudhuri, Donghun Shim, Emlyn Lee, Galib Hassan, Inayat F, Jacob Childress, Jake Shin, Jia Mu, Job Hammond, Julie Nguyen, Jyotsna Paul, Khotan Shahbazi-Harmon, Kim Tran, Kimberly Chung, Linh Vo, Michael Hsu, Miguel Benavides, Omer Dossani, Paul Gosselink, Rhuju Vasavada, Sakie Jefferson, Sharon Tong, Sherrie Nguyen, Stephanie Louie, Stephen Opipari, Sula Howell, Susan Fifer, Susmitha Mumalaneni, Uyen Hoang, Vince Cobalis, Yonghoi Kim, Youngsoo Eo, Younyoung Wall, Yumi Ito, Breanne Hull, Jayant Sheth, PJ …
Proposed Budget Snapshot Fiscal Year 2020-21 BUDGET IN BRIEF • This year’s proposed budget of $4.2 billion adjusts to new fiscal constraints and community expectations with focused investments in core programs and City infrastructure. • Balanced with a 3.5% tax increase and a total $1.04 per month increase for typical tax and rate payer. • The FY 2020-21 General Fund proposed budget is $1.1 billion, which supports initial steps towards Reimagining Public Safety through a reallocation of Police funding to health, housing, and critical social services. • The Capital Budget includes $1.2 billion in planned spending. Economic Opportunity & Affordability • $16.5 million in support of homeowner • $4.4 million to operate the new Planning and assistance programs, homelessness prevention Development Center, creating a true “one-stop” contracts, and rapid rehousing contracts shop for development services to mitigate displacement and provide case • $3.1 million to continue workforce development management services programming • $7.7 million transfer to the Housing Trust Fund • Additional $3.5 million in Economic Injury Bridge to support homelessness services and Loans to small businesses through the Family displacement prevention programs for Austin’s Business Loan Program low-income households Government that Works • $735,000 to enhance the City’s open-data portal, • $7.3 million to address mission-critical increasing transparency to Austin residents infrastructure and deferred maintenance at • A new position within the Equity Office to support City facilities and guide the coordination of Citywide efforts to • Development of the Austin Conservation Corps strengthen community resiliency (ACCC) program, a new cross-departmental • Creation of the Information Security Office to approach to providing job skills to individuals and address cybersecurity concerns conservation benefits to the community Culture & Lifelong Learning • $1.5 million in planned capital spending on • Combined reduction of 33% in funding for the Asian American Resource Center, Carver cultural arts, historic preservation, and live music Museum, and Mexican American Cultural Center as a result of the steep decline in the expected facility improvements Hotel Occupancy Tax collections English 1 Health & Environment • $7.1 million in ongoing funding for City partners • $5.3 million to fully implement the providing emergency shelters recommendations of the Meadows Institute • $2.6 million to support homeless encampment Report related to improving mental health clean-ups and the Violet Bag Program first response • $423,000 and 6 new positions to fully implement • More than $8.0 million towards Health Equity and the …
