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Asian American Quality of Life Advisory CommissionFeb. 18, 2025

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REGULAR MEETING OF THE ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION February 18, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. City of Austin, Permitting & Development Center, Room 1406 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Christi Vitela at (512) 974-2792 or christi.vitela@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Hanna Huang, Chair Sarah Chen Zachary Dolling Pierre Nguyễn Alpha Shrestha Seonhye “Sonny” Sin Kuo Yang CALL TO ORDER Padmini Jambulapati, Vice Chair Sarah Xiyi Chen Hailey Easley Sabrina Sha Nayer Sikder Luan Tran 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting on December 17, 2024. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing by Angelica Benton-Molina, Equity and Inclusion Program Manager I, Equity Division, regarding the City of Austin Equity Office’s Undoing Racism Training and programs offered that include participation from the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation by American Gateways regarding their work in the Austin community providing legal services to the low income and immigrant communities. Presentation by Rebecca Lightsey, Co-Executive Director, American Gateways and Edna Yang, Co- Executive Director, American Gateways. 4. Discussion of Draft Budget Recommendations for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve updates to the membership of FY2026 Budget Working Group. 6. Approve updates to the membership of Asian American Resource Center Working Group. 7. Approve updates to the membership of the Food Security Working Group. 8. Approve updates to the membership of the Working Group to plan for meetings between AAPI community leaders and the City Manager's office. 10. Update from the FY2026 Budget Working Group on the Asian American Resource Center 11. Update from the FY 2026 Budget Working Group on the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) 12. Update from the Working Group …

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HIV Planning CouncilFeb. 18, 2025

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REGULAR MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2025, 5:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER ROOM 1203 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the HIV PLANNING COUNCIL may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: Join the meeting now Public comment will be allowed in person or remotely via telephone or Teams. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register to speak, call or email the Office of Support, (737)-825-1684 or hivplanningcouncil@austintexas.gov CURRENT HIV PLANNING COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Kelle’ Martin, Chair Marquis Goodwin, Vice-Chair, conflicted Kristina McRae-Thompson, Secretary Zachery Garay, CSE Committee Chair, conflicted Ashley Garling, FA Committee Chair AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 2/17/2025 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 HIV Planning Council regular meeting of the Executive 2. Members will declare conflict of interest with relevant agenda items, service categories, APPROVAL OF MINUTES Committee on October 10, 2024 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS and/or service standards. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Office of Support Staff Briefing 4. Administrative Agent Staff Briefing DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Introductions/Announcements 6. Discussion of the Membership Reflectiveness Report 7. Discussion of the Member Attendance Report 8. Interview of HIV Planning Council Applicants DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 9. Discussion and approval of HIV Planning Council Applicants a. Benito Juarez b. Sukriti Mareddy 10. Discussion and approval of FY25 Recruitment and Retention Plan draft COMMITTEE UPDATES 11. Care Strategies and Engagement Committee 12. Finance and Assessment Committee FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 13. Discussion of workplan and social calendar ADJOURNMENT Indicative of action items 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. TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For More Information on the HIV Planning Council, please contact Rashana Raggs at (737)-825-1684.

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Zoning and Platting CommissionFeb. 18, 2025

05 C14-2024-0181 - Far West Multifamily; District 10 Revised Aerial Map original pdf

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Revised Exhibit B 05 C14-2024-0181 - Far West Multifamily; District 101 of 1

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Zoning and Platting CommissionFeb. 18, 2025

09 Draft Revised Rules of Procedure Clean Copy original pdf

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ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION RULES OF PROCEDURE As amended by the Zoning & Platting Commission on February XX, 2025 ARTICLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS (A) Legal Authority & Jurisdiction. (1) The Zoning & Platting Commission (hereafter “Commission”) derives its legal authority from the Texas Local Government Code, Chapters 211 and 212, and the City of Austin’s Land Development Code (Title 25). (2) The Commission serves as the Land Use Commission for matters within its jurisdiction under LDC § 25-1-188, which include: (a) Control over platting and subdividing land within the corporate limits of the City and extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City; (b) Make recommendations to City Council regarding proposed zoning changes; and (c) Other functions, as established by ordinance, including but not limited to review and approval of applications for conditional use site plans and environmental variances. (3) The Commission may request that the City Manager provide relevant information and staff support in relation to its functions. (B) Rules of Procedure. (1) These Rules of Procedure (“Rules”) establish standards and guidelines for the conduct of public hearings and the resolution of cases before the Commission. In the event of a conflict with City Code or other applicable law, the Code or other law supersedes these Rules. (2) Applicants and other interested parties should familiarize themselves with these Rules before filing an application or testifying on a case to the Commission. For information regarding membership, terms, and other requirements relating to the operating and structure of the Commission, please consult the Commission’s bylaws and City Code Chapter 2-1. ARTICLE II. OFFICIAL ACTS AND RECORDS (A) Announcement of Official Acts. (1) The Secretary, who shall be selected by the Commission, shall prepare for the Commission all letters of transmittal to the City Council for Commission approval and shall sign all documents required for Commission action relative to zoning plan changes, special permits, and subdivision plans. Letters to the Council shall be signed by the Chair of the Commission and posted online. (2) In the absence of the Secretary, the Chair, Vice Chair, or other member selected by the Commission may perform functions assigned to the Secretary under these rules. (B) Official Records. (1) The official records of the Commission shall be its adopted minutes and electronic recordings of its meetings. (2) The official records of the Commission shall constitute a public record open to public inspection. (3) A copy of these Rules and …

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Zoning and Platting CommissionFeb. 18, 2025

09 Draft Revised Rules of Procedure Redlined Copy original pdf

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ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION RULES OF PROCEDURE As amended by the Zoning & Platting Commission on February XX, 2025 ARTICLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS (A) Legal Authority & Jurisdiction. (1) The Zoning & Platting Commission (hereafter “Commission”) derives its legal authority from the Texas Local Government Code, Chapters 211 and 212, and the City of Austin’s Land Development Code (Title 25). (2) The Commission serves as the Land Use Commission for matters within its jurisdiction under LDC § 25-1-188, which include: (a) Control over platting and subdividing land within the corporate limits of the City and extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City; (b) Make recommendations to City Council regarding proposed zoning changes; and (c) Other functions, as established by ordinance, including but not limited to review and approval of applications for conditional use site plans and environmental variances. (3) The Commission may request that the City Manager provide relevant information and staff support in relation to its functions. (B) Rules of Procedure. (1) These Rules of Procedure (“Rules”) establish standards and guidelines for the conduct of public hearings and the resolution of cases before the Commission. In the event of a conflict with City Code or other applicable law, the Code or other law supersedes these Rules. (2) Applicants and other interested parties should familiarize themselves with these Rules before filing an application or testifying on a case to the Commission. For information regarding membership, terms, and other requirements relating to the operating and structure of the Commission, please consult the Commission’s bylaws and City Code Chapter 2-1. ARTICLE II. OFFICIAL ACTS AND RECORDS (A) Announcement of Official Acts. (1) The Secretary, who shall be selected by the Commission, shall prepare for the Commission all letters of transmittal to the City Council for Commission approval and shall sign all documents required for Commission action relative to zoning plan changes, special permits, and subdivision plans. Letters to the Council shall be signed by the Chair of the Commission and posted on line. (2) In the absence of the Secretary, the Chair, Vice Chair, or other member selected by the Commission may perform functions assigned to the Secretary under these rules. (B) Official Records. (1) The official records of the Commission shall be its adopted minutes and electronic recordings of its meetings. (2) The official records of the Commission shall constitute a public record open to public inspection. (3) A copy of these Rules …

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Resource Management CommissionFeb. 18, 2025

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REGULAR MEETING OF THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION February 18, 2025 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 Alison Silverstein Vacant Vacant GeNell Gary Martin Luecke Dino Sasaridis Raphael Schwartz Members: Louis Stone, Chair Paul Robbins, Vice Chair Charlotte Davis Trey Farmer CALL MEETING TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Resource Management Commission Special Called Meeting on February 3, 2025. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval authorizing negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Harris County in support of the Solar for All Program activities, for the term of March 27, 2025, through the grant period ending August 31, 2029, for a total agreement in the amount not to exceed $31,593,683. Funding in the amount of $31,593,683 is available starting in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Austin Energy Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund. 3. Recommend changes to Austin Energy’s Residential Rooftop Solar Program, with inclusion of energy storage batteries. (Sponsors: Sasaridis, Silverstein, and Robbins) 4. Discussion and recommend to City Council to commend Chair Louis Stone on his service to the Resource Management Commission. (Sponsors: Robbins and Silverstein) 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. …

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Resource Management CommissionFeb. 18, 2025

Item 2- RCA- Solar For All original pdf

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..De Posting Language ..Title Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with Harris County in support of the Solar for All Program activities, for the term of March 27, 2025, through the grant period ending August 31, 2029, for a total agreement in the amount not to exceed $31,593,683. Funding in the amount of $31,593,683 is available starting in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Austin Energy Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund. Lead Department Austin Energy Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $31,593,683 is available starting in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Austin Energy Operating Budget Special Revenue Fund. Prior Council Action: October 24, 2024- Council approved an ordinance to accept and appropriate grant funds from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and add three full-time equivalent grant positions to implement the Solar for All residential-serving community and residential rooftop solar program For More Information: Richard Génecé, Vice President, Customer Energy Solutions, Austin Energy, (512)-322-6327; Tim Harvey, Customer Renewable Solutions Manager (512)- 482-5386; Amy Everhart, Local Government Issues Director (512) 322-6087. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: February 10, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. February 18, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: On December 17, 2024, Harris County received a subrecipient agreement from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for The Texas Solar for All Coalition. Harris County has asked for subrecipient acceptance during the next meetings of the Commissioners Court. Austin Energy as a Coalition Member and as a subrecipient, will be required to execute an interlocal agreement with Harris County to carry out the performance of this award. Subrecipient interlocal agreement is subject to applicable EPA regulatory and statutory provisions, all terms and conditions of the signed agreement for a five-year grant term. The objective of these funds is to accelerate community solar projects in the City of Austin over the next five years. Austin Energy plans to provide financial and technical assistance to low-income and disadvantaged communities to deploy community solar and residential-serving distributed solar energy and storage projects. Solar projects receiving financial assistance from this federal funding may receive assistance for upgrades that maximize the benefits, such as energy efficiency improvements through existing Austin Energy weatherization programming. The expected outcomes include climate and air pollution benefits, equity and community benefits, and market transformation benefits. The intended beneficiaries include households in low-income and disadvantaged communities. The improvements …

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Resource Management CommissionFeb. 18, 2025

Item 3- Changes to Residential Rooftop Solar Rebate Program Presentation original pdf

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A Resolution Summary Resolution on Changes to Residential Rooftop Solar Rebate Program D. SASARIDIS 16 JANUARY 2025 Overview Who: RMC Commissioners – Dino Sasaridis, Paul Robbins, Alison Silverstein. What: A resolution to improve and streamline Austin Energy’s solar rebate program and inspections, inclusive of solar and batteries. Why: Historic load growth will put stress on generation and transmission. Solar has the lowest cost of electricity generation and will fill this need, and batteries are needed to make the solar deployable at night, and reduce congestion. Costs and bureaucracy both bottleneck solar and battery deployments at the edge of the grid (on homes). This resolution aims to reduce bureaucracy, costs, and realign incentives towards this goal. When: Now, for a vote by RMC, to be presented to City Council. More about the ‘Why’ Claim: Significant demand growth is coming to the Texas grid. Summer baseline load is ~60 GW. This is mostly driven by electrification of carbon-based fuel activities. This is a good thing, but it will stress the electric grid. Passenger vehicle electrification: adds 12 – 18 GW to base load, 129 GWh/day Electrification of long-haul trucking: adds 8 – 12 GW to base load, 86 GWh/day • • • Growth of AI: 50 GWh/day • Air conditioner use: proportional to peak summer temperature, increases peak load on grid -> drives unreliability • Heat pumps displacing gas furnaces Industrial Heat via graphite heating • • Atmospheric carbon removal As Austinites, we will feel these changes impact us as rate increases and instability. Claim: Solar and batteries are a robust solution to adding capacity, but work is needed to reduce bureaucracy and streamline the process, which will decrease cost and increase competition. The language in this resolution can open Austin up to being a renewable energy superpower, setting an example for other cities, and making a difference in Texas. Content of the Resolution 1. Streamlining Administration 2. Consumer Protection 3. Standard for New Inverters 4. Improvements in AE Solar and Battery Inspections 5. Encouragement of Onsite Eneryg-Storage Batteries 6. Survey of Solar Inverter Installations to Determine Grid Protection Capability 7. Implementation Schedule 1. Streamlining Administration Eliminate the solar education course and quiz, which are presently required to receive the $2,500 rebate. The course and quiz are friction that discourage folks from installing solar, because receiving the rebate is gated by the quiz. Replace these two items with a flyer. • 26 …

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Resource Management CommissionFeb. 18, 2025

Item 3- Recommendation on Changes to Residential Rooftop Solar Rebate Program original pdf

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BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Resource Management Commission Resolution on Changes to Residential Rooftop Solar Rebate Program WHEREAS, streamlining Austin Energy’s Residential Solar program will reduce customers’ and installers’ cost and time necessary for solar and battery installation while reducing administrative overhead for Austin Energy (AE); and WHEREAS, given the reasonably expected large increase in AE load growth in the next few years, aggressively increasing energy efficiency measures, distributed energy resources, solar installations, and onsite energy-storage batteries are critical means to achieve the Austin Energy Resource Generation and Climate Protection Plan and advance local resilience; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Resource Management Commission makes the following recommendations to the Austin City Council to modify AE’s rooftop solar program and initiate a battery incentive program. 1. Streamlining Administration A. AE shall eliminate the solar education course and quiz, replacing it with a digital information flyer and material integrated into the solar and battery installation application process that contains the most useful information, such as an explanation of Value of Solar, how much yearly energy production to expect per panel, explanation of kW vs kWh, and other basic information. B. AE shall not condition rebate approval upon the customer’s current electricity usage. AE should require the contractor to provide values for expected usage and production to the customer. AE may warn the applying customer if proposed arrays exceed a certain percentage of the customer’s present electricity usage, to help the customer understand that they may be buying more solar and/or battery equipment than they may need, C. AE shall not place additional requirements on the installation or parts used other than those covered by normal inspection. 2. Consumer Protection 1 A. AE shall specify a minimum set of 10-year warranty provisions that every contractor must offer to be eligible for the rebate list. Installers can offer other provisions beyond that minimum set. B. AE shall provide up-to-date interactive reference solar and battery benchmark cost estimates for a few house types and roof scenarios to give customers a valid point of comparison to evaluate solar contractors’ sales cost quotes. C. AE shall require 75% TSRF (Total Solar Resource Fraction) for 3 kW of the total proposed solar installation, but not for the entire array. AE may require the contractor to calculate the TSRF for the entire array and communicate that estimate to the customer with an explanation of what that means for estimated annual …

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Resource Management CommissionFeb. 18, 2025

Item 4- Recommendation to City Council to Commend Chair Louis Stone original pdf

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Resource Management Commission Resolution Regarding Commendation of Chair Louis Stone WHEREAS, Louis Stone has served on the City of Austin’s Resource Management Commission for over 3 years, and served as Chair for two years; and WHEREAS, he has run these meetings very efficiently, steering the Commission through complicated and controversial issues with good humor; and WHEREAS, his background as a Certified Public Accountant has trained him to ask hard questions about the feasibility of the Commission’s proposals, often with the result of improving them; and WHEREAS, the issues of the Commission are multifaceted, sometimes complex, and have history attached that can be confusing for newly appointed members; and WHEREAS, Chair Stone’s term expires at the end of February 2025 unless he is reappointed; THEN BE IT RESOLVED that the Resource Management Commission enthusiastically thank Commissioner Stone for his valuable contribution to our work and encourage him to apply to other Boards and Commissions that work towards the betterment of Austin.

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Resource Management CommissionFeb. 18, 2025

Item 5- Recommendation to Obtain Information on AE District Chilling System original pdf

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Resource Management Commission Resolution to Obtain Information on Austin Energy’s District Chilling System WHEREAS, in 2024, Austin Energy proposed to sell its district chilling system because it was not being operated profitably, and; WHEREAS, the Resource Management Commission passed a Resolution at its July 16, 2024 meeting asking the Austin City Council to delay consideration of the proposal to sell its district chilling system until it was more thoroughly reviewed by stakeholders in the community (Recommendation No. 20240716-00); and WHEREAS, Austin Energy delayed, but never officially cancelled, the proposed consideration of sale; and WHEREAS, information relevant to this sale that could reveal why the district chilling system is not being operated profitably has not been made publicly available; and WHEREAS, this information would be key to revealing how Austin Energy can correct the district chilling system’s economic problems; and WHEREAS, this relevant information will need to be revealed to potential bidders in the private sector anyway if this sale is to take place; THEN BE IT RESOLVED that the Resource Management Commission requests that the Austin City Council direct Austin Energy to provide public information relevant to the district chilling system’s profitability, including the financial information for each individual district chilling system customer: A) the annual consumption for the last 3 fiscal years; B) the annual revenue collected for the last 3 fiscal years; C) the annual revenue required for profitability; D) the year that sufficient revenues can begin to be collected based on contract language. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Commission requests this information be provided by April 1.

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Resource Management CommissionFeb. 18, 2025

Item 6- Staff Briefing Battery Program Launch Update including DERMS and VPP original pdf

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Solar-Coupled Battery Demand Response Richard Génecé Vice President, Customer Energy Solutions Tim Harvey Manager, Customer Renewable Solutions Lindsey McDougall Manager, Demand Response and Technical Services February 2025 © Austin Energy How a Virtual Power Plant Works Using a Distributed Energy Resources Management System (DERMS) Austin Energy Calls Event to DERMs Provider Based on the Market Provider Signals Customer Batteries through DERMS Austin Energy Passes Benefits to Battery Owner Customer Batteries Charge and Discharge 1 Solar System Austin Energy Avoids Costs on the Market 2 Virtual Power Plant Use Cases Austin Energy Load Zone Jan. 7, 2025: Day Ahead Market vs. Real Time Price $200.00 $180.00 $160.00 $140.00 $120.00 $100.00 $80.00 $60.00 $40.00 $20.00 $- 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 1700 1800 1900 2000 2100 2200 2300 2400 Day Ahead Market Real TimePrice 3 Virtual Power Plant Use Cases Austin Energy Load Zone Jan. 7, 2025: Day Ahead Market vs. Real Time Price Energy Arbitrage $200.00 $180.00 $160.00 $140.00 $120.00 $100.00 $80.00 $60.00 $40.00 $20.00 $- Charge Discharge 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 1700 1800 1900 2000 2100 2200 2300 2400 Day Ahead Market Real TimePrice 4 Virtual Power Plant Use Cases Austin Energy Load Zone Jan. 7, 2025: Day Ahead Market vs. Real Time Price Day Ahead / Real Time Hedging Austin Energy participates in the day ahead market to hedge against generation supply risk $200.00 $180.00 $160.00 $140.00 $120.00 $100.00 $80.00 $60.00 $40.00 $20.00 $- Generation supply shortfalls can send the market price up to $5,000. A VPP would allow us to mitigate the risk and reduce the need to hedge in the Day Ahead Market 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 1700 1800 1900 2000 2100 2200 2300 2400 Day Ahead Market Real TimePrice 5 Progress • SHINES lessons • Residential and commercial interconnection guidelines and design criteria • Permitting and inspections • Billing system updates • Vehicle to Home (V2H) • 15MW residential batteries installed Battery Adoption Current Efforts • Resilience Hubs planning with Parks & Recreation Dept. • Microgrid – Camp Mabry • Circulating battery recycling info readily available • Market benefit analysis and operation strategies • Edge Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS) solution • Solar for All DERMs Virtual Power Plant (VPP) …

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Resource Management CommissionFeb. 18, 2025

Item 7- Staff Briefing: Proposed Resolution on Changes to Residential Rooftop Solar Rebate Program original pdf

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Resolution on Changes to Residential Rooftop Solar Rebate Program Richard Génecé Vice President, Customer Energy Solutions Tim Harvey Manager, Customer Renewable Solutions Team February 2025 © Austin Energy Residential Rooftop Solar Program Timeline and Phases Solar Pioneers and Solar Explorers Municipal Solar Solar Education Shared Solar Pilot Solar in Schools GreenChoice Residential and Commercial Incentives Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Community Solar La Loma Community Solar Palmer Event Center Community Solar Green-e Certified Community Solar 1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2010 2016 2017 2018 2019 2021 Beyond Phase 1 • Stakeholder Engagement • Cultivate Early Adopters • Sow the Seeds for Local Solar Projects • Establish Best Practices • Foster Inclusivity Phase 2 Phase 3 • Broaden Community Engagement • Scale Engagement and Inclusivity • Prepare Interconnection Process for Increased Program Adoption • Leverage Benefits of Decentralized Solar Generation and Storage 2 Customer Renewable Solutions Objectives Safety Uphold local and national code, clarify areas of code that are unclear, inspect thoroughly and with consistency, and promote streamlined inspection process. Increase Adoption Equitably promote safe and streamlined adoption and utilization of renewables and dispatchable energy solutions on the distribution grid while maintaining power quality. Fair Rates Develop fair rates that identify and quantify value, appropriately compensate customers for contributions, are sustainable, and adjust with the market. Consumer Protection Integrate safety nets for customers through program design and education. Contractor Education Engage the contractor community to educate, promote safely installed systems, identify areas for potential improvement, and encourage best practices. Continual Improvement Improve program offerings focusing on customer education and satisfaction, consumer protection, safe installations, and balance of costs and benefits. 3 Summary Response to Proposed Resolution Exploring Implementation 3. Smart Inverters 5A. Battery – Virtual Power Plant 5B. Battery - Incentive Existing in Program 1B. Right Sizing Solar 2A. Warranty 2D. Energy Efficiency 4D. Remote Inspections - Failure Notes Concerns with Implementation Safety & Consumer Protection E. 20% exception F. Not to Exceed 10% 4. Remote Inspections A. Contractor Present B. Submission C. Commissioning Safety 4. Code Enforcement G. National Electric Code only H. Stamp for Battery I. Additional Equipment Checks Consumer Protection & Increase Adoption 1C. Additional Requirements 2B. Cost Estimates Consumer Protection 1A. Education Course & Quiz 2C. Total Solar Resource Fraction Fair Rates 5C. Battery - Additional Incentive for Participation 6. Smart Inverter - Replacement 4 Education Course and Quiz Proposed Resolution Information 1A. AE shall eliminate the solar education …

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Asian American Quality of Life Advisory CommissionFeb. 18, 2025

Item #1 Draft Meeting Minutes December 17, 2024 original pdf

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ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 17, 2024 The Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on December 17, 2024, at 301 W. 2nd St. in Austin, Texas. Chair Huang called the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:07 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Hanna Huang, Chair Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Padmini Jambulapati, Vice Chair Sarah Chen Zachary Dolling Hailey Easley Pierre Nguyễn Sabrina Sha Nayer Sikder Kuo Yang Commissioners Absent: Sarah Xiyi Chen Alpha Shrestha Sonny Sin Luan Tran PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL CALL TO ORDER Michael Ward Jr. - Austin Urban Technology Movement 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 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting on November 19, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of November 19, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Nguyễn’s motion, Commissioner Sarah Chen’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Sarah Xiyi Chen, Shrestha, Sin, and Tran were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation regarding the City of Austin emergency language access plan from the Communications and Public Information Office and the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. The presentation was made by Marion Sanchez, Public Information and Marketing Manager, Communications and Public Information Office, Houmma Garba, Community Engagement Consultant, Communications and Public Information Office, David Wiechmann, Public Information Specialist Senior, Homeland Security and Emergency Management, and David Alcorta, Community Engagement Specialist, Homeland Security and Emergency Management. Presentation regarding Austin American Resource Center (AARC) Phase 2 progress from Christina Bies, Project Manager, Capital Delivery Services Department. The presentation was made by Christina Bies, Project Manager, Capital Delivery Services Department. Discussion of the inclusion of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission's budget recommendations in the FY2025 Budget. Discussed. Approve updates to the membership of the budget working group. Commissioner Nguyễn was added to the working group without objection. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEM 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None ADJOURNMENT Chair Huang adjourned the meeting at 7:27 p.m. without objection. The minutes were approved at the XX meeting on XX’s motion, XX’s second on a X-X vote. 2. 4. 2

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Resource Management CommissionFeb. 18, 2025

Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline Monthly Report original pdf

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Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 2/14/2025 Figure 1: Commercial and Multifamily Project Pipeline Commercial and Small Business Multifamily 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 t n u o C t c e o r P j 145 51 t n u o C t c e o r P j 200 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 84 106 8 7 Pre-Approval in Progress 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. Project Pipeline Notes: 2. Pipeline Definitions Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 2/14/2025 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 1303113 56.9 272,632 $126,140 HVAC Tune-Ups, Smart Thermostats, MFIQ Supplemental Items Goodnight Commons The Lowell at Mueller 2022 E Slaughter Ln 1200 Broadmoor Dr 1270218, 1318840, 1318841 1301882 (paid), 1301882 (applicati on) Paid 69.7 408,189 $133,346 Installation West Koenig Flats 5608 Avenue F 35.7 165,346 Installation 1312972 Hunters Chase Apartments 128.5 625,426 $262,444 Installation 1324159 The Morgan 173.7 242,713 $199,895 Out of District $96,565 (paid), $25,870 (applicatio n) HVAC Tune-Ups, Smart Thermostats, Water Saving Devices, MFIQ Supplemental items Partial completion. Interrupted due to weather. HVAC Tune-up, Smart Thermostats, ECAD HVAC Tune-Ups, LED Lighting, Smart Thermostats, Water Savings Devices, ECAD Duct Remediation & Seal, Attic Insulation Installation 1327092 Agave at South Congress 625 E Stassney Ln 54.3 208,321 $138,852 Attic Insulation, HVAC Tune-Ups, Smart Thermostats, ECAD Installation 1320067, 1330404 Sage Hill Apartments Installation 1328775 Wildwood Apartments Installation 1329351 & 1331207 Hillside on Cannon 57.0 175,846 $142,412 …

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Zoning and Platting CommissionFeb. 18, 2025

03 C14-2024-0169 - Zimmerman SF North; District 6 Public Comment original pdf

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03 C14-2024-0169 - Zimmerman SF North; District 61 of 2 03 C14-2024-0169 - Zimmerman SF North; District 62 of 2

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Zoning and Platting CommissionFeb. 18, 2025

05 C14-2024-0181 - Far West Multifamily; District 10 Public Comment original pdf

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05 C14-2024-0181 - Far West Multifamily; District 101 of 5 05 C14-2024-0181 - Far West Multifamily; District 102 of 5 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Richard Law Sirwaitis, Sherri Jim Allison Fwd: FW: Public Hearing Case No: C14-2024-0181 Sunday, February 16, 2025 2:42:07 PM External Email - Exercise Caution Ms. Sirwaitis, As President of the Edgecliff NW HOA, I wanted to forward our objection to you regarding the Public Hearing Case No: C14-2024-0181 that I had sent to Ms. Hadri. Regards Richard Law ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Richard Law <> Date: Sat, 15 Feb 2025 at 16:08 Subject: Re: FW: Public Hearing Case No: C14-2024-0181 To: Jim Allison <> Cc: cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov <cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov> Ms. Hadri As President of the Edgecliff NW HOA, we would like to register our concerns regarding the redevelopment of the Acacia Cliffs site. Price Reality (the developers?) have been in touch with our HOA. Our concerns are specific. Drainage from Acacia Cliffs has impacted our community for years. We have not had any response from the owners. Individuals on the Acacia Cliffs side have continuously removed pickets from the fencing to gain access (walk through) to Wood Hollow, at the east side of our property. Impact of demolition and construction to value of the Edgecliff NW homes facing Acacia Cliffs. Assuming that the project will take a significant amount of time to complete, these homeowners will have to deal with noise, dust and pollution. The construction period will hinder their ability to sell their property. What is the appropriate mechanism to register our concerns and assure the Edgecliff NW HOA community that this project will not adversely affect their homes? Best regards Richard Law 05 C14-2024-0181 - Far West Multifamily; District 103 of 5 President, Edgecliff NW HOA Austin, Texas On Fri, 14 Feb 2025 at 14:39, Jim Allison <> wrote: Ms. Hadri: Attached please find my objection to the proposed rezoning of 7201, 7201 ½, 7205, 7121 Hart Lane, scheduled for public hearing on February 18, 2025. Please include my objection in the record of this matter. James P. Allison James P. Allison Allison, Bass & Magee, LLP 1301 Nueces St, Suite. 201 Austin, Texas 78701 *Information contained in this e-mail is attorney-client privileged and confidential information intended for the use of the individual or entity named. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible to …

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Resource Management CommissionFeb. 18, 2025

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Resource Management CommissionFeb. 18, 2025

Recommendation No.20250218-004: Recommendation to Commend Chair Louis Stone original pdf

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BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Resource Management Commission Recommendation No. 20250218-004 Recommendation to Commend Chair Louis Stone on his service to the Resource Management Commission WHEREAS, Louis Stone has served on the City of Austin’s Resource Management Commission for over 3 years, and served as Chair for two years; and WHEREAS, he has run these meetings very efficiently, steering the Commission through complicated and controversial issues with good humor; and WHEREAS, his background as a Certified Public Accountant has trained him to ask hard questions about the feasibility of the Commission’s proposals, often with the result of improving them; and WHEREAS, the issues of the Commission are multifaceted, sometimes complex, and have history attached that can be confusing for newly appointed members; and WHEREAS, Chair Stone’s term expires at the end of February 2025 unless he is reappointed; THEN BE IT RESOLVED that the Resource Management Commission enthusiastically thank Commissioner Stone for his valuable contribution to our work and encourage him to apply to other Boards and Commissions that work towards the betterment of Austin. Date of Approval: February 18, 2025 Vote: 7-0 Motioned By: Vice Chair Robbins Seconded By: Commissioner Luecke For: Against: Abstentions: Off Dais: Absences: Vacancies: None None None Attest: Natasha Goodwin, Staff Liaison Commissioner Paul Robbins, Vice Chair; Commissioner Charlotte Davis; Commissioner Trey Farmer; Commissioner GeNell Gary; Commissioner Martin Luecke; Commissioner Raphael Schwartz; Commissioner Alison Silverstein Commissioner Louis Stone, Chair; Commissioner Dino Sasaridis Mayor’s Office; District 10

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Asian American Quality of Life Advisory CommissionFeb. 18, 2025

Item #2 Equity and Inclusion Office Presentation original pdf

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Asian American Quality of Life | Equity Office Staff Briefing February 18, 2024 The History of the Equity Office In 2015: Austin is the best place to live in the nation according to U.S. News and World Report & One of the most economically segregated cities in the U.S. according to the Martin Prosperity Institute Community Organized for Accountability Which led to… • In 2015, Council passed a resolution creating the Equity Office to administer an Equity Tool • After an extensive search and interview process, Chief Equity Officer Brion Oaks was hired in October 2016 “Maintaining the Spirit of the Resolution” • Brion intentionally followed the spirit of the resolution, engaging the community whose organizing resulted in the Office. • With these people he co-created the Equity Assessment Tool, and defined “equity” for the City of Austin. • In total volunteers dedicated over 900 hours to the process. 6 City Equity Definition 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. A Framework for Equity Equity Lens City of Austin Equity Network Departments that have Equity Staff • Transportation Public Works (1) • Austin Public Health (4) • Austin Public Library (1) • Austin Police Department (1) • Development Services Department (2) • Human Resources Dept • Parks and Recreation(1) • Austin Energy (1) • Economic Development Department • Austin Water • Watershed Other Depts: • Office of Sustainability • • Equity Coordination Team IDEA (TWP) (Watershed) • Equity Council (APH) • Austin Energy • Equity and Inclusion Workgroup (FSD) • DEIB (CTM) • CCCN (PARD) 9 Equity Office Trainings and Workshops Overview of Trainings People's Institute for Survival and Beyond Latine Challenge 11 Data Overall Participants: • Non-COA Participants: 348 (38%) (62%) • COA Participants: 569 Data • Partnered with AACHI about Anti- Asian hate. • Equity Office has been a big proponent of disaggregating data in the Asian Population – Socio economic Latine/Hispanic: 262 (27%) • Black: 149 (15%) • • White: 404 (42%) • • Asian: 56 (6%) • Other: 80 (8%) • Prefer not to Answer: 15 (2%) Indigenous: 4 (0%) Data • Partnered with AACHI about Anti- Asian hate. • Equity Office has been a big proponent of disaggregating data …

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