Position Letter on Project Connect from Bill McCamley, Executive Director, Transit Forward Transit Forward’s mission is to inform the Austin metro community about the benefits of an accessible regional public transit system and to advance the implementation of transit-supportive programs and policies. Our fellow Austinites voted overwhelmingly in favor of Project Connect in 2020 because of the benefits it will bring to our community, including reduced traffic congestion, more affordable transportation options, increased job growth, less greenhouse gas emissions, and safer streets. Therefore, Transit Forward sincerely appreciates the City's Project Connect office for proposing these foundational modifications, and we strongly believe that these changes would prudently and appropriately expedite the construction of light rail and MetroRapid bus lines, making sure our friends and neighbors get what they voted for sooner rather than later.
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 24, 2022 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 24, 2022 The PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD convened in a REGULAR meeting on OCTOBER 24, 2022, at 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Cottam Sajbel called the PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Laura Cottam Sajbel, Richard DePalma, Anna Di Carlo, Lisa Hugman, Dawn Lewis, Patrick Moore. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Kayla Reese – Austin Parks Foundation Kevin Reinis – Austin Rowing Club Claire Krebbs – Festival Beach Community Garden Victoria Salimov – Festival Beach Community Garden Eric Paulus – Ecology Action APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2. 3. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of September 26, 2022. The minutes from the meeting of September 26, 2022 were approved on Board Member Moore’s motion, Board Member Hugman’s second on a 6-0 vote. Vice Chair Faust and Board Members Barnard, Flowers, Rinaldi and Taylor absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing on the Palm District Plan. Stevie Greathouse, Capital Programming Consultant, Housing and Planning Department provided a briefing. Board Members asked clarifying questions on the governance structure of the district, cap-and-stitch options, and the district’s vision statement. No action was taken on this item. Staff briefing on trash in creeks. 1 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 24, 2022 Andrew Clamann, Environmental Scientist Sr., Watershed Protection Department provided a briefing. Board Members asked clarifying questions on the presence of toxic chemicals, creek selection process, future research studies, fiscal expenditures of cleanup efforts, and the source of shopping cart pollutants. No action was taken on this item. Staff briefing on procurement policies, procedures, and practices for the City of Austin. Cyrenthia Ellis, Procurement Manager, Financial Services Department provided a briefing. Board Members asked clarifying questions on how the solicitation activities of other cities inform Austin’s decisions, the contract monitoring process, and guidance given to vendors on how to abide by their contract. No action was taken on this item. Staff briefing on Parks and Recreation Department community engagement events, planning updates, development updates, maintenance updates, program updates, administrative updates, and Hatchery Park. Liana Kallivoka, Assistant Director, Parks and Recreation Department provided a briefing. Board Members asked clarifying questions on public engagement, encroachment issues, Hatchery Park development, and shared stormwater cisterns. No action was taken on this item. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Presentation, …
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Regular Meeting – Minutes Monday, October 24, 2022 5:45 p.m. – Adjournment Austin City Hall, Board & Commission Room, 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Human Rights Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may speak up to three minutes on an item only once either in-person or remotely. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3253 or Damian.Pantoja@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Jamarr Brown – A Kristian Caballero – V Idona Griffith - A Alicia Weigel - V (6:30) Gabriella Zeidan – V Garry Brown, Chair – P Isabel Casas, Vice Chair - V Sareta Davis – A Malenie Areche - V Isaiah Smith – P Kimberly Brienzi – P P – In person V – Virtual A – Absent CALL TO ORDER Start: 5:50 pm None PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Complete AGENDA 1. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission regular meeting of Sept 26, 2022: Commissioner Brienzi made the motion and Commissioner Smith second 8 – 0 2. Reminder of the next Commission Meetings – Reminder of the Monday after STAFF BRIEFINGS – Complete Thanksgiving DISCUSSION ITEMS – Complete 3. Discussion on how the commission can support Ms. O’Dell’s comments and concerns DISCUSSION AND ACTION TIEMS – Complete 4. Discussion, update, and possible action regarding the participating in the Quality-of-Life Study – To vote on Dec 11, 2022 from 1 to 3 pm for item 6 5. Discussion, certation and possible action to form a budget workgroup – Chair G. Brown is on the Budget Workgroup 6. Discussion and possible action on scheduling and/or participating in the Quality of Life Study’s retreat – Motion was made by Chair G. Brown and seconded by Commission Weigel to schedule on Dec 11, 2022 from 1 to 4 pm; 8-0 7. Chair to discuss, give an update, and possible take action to regarding the By-Laws – rolled over to November 8. Discuss, give an update, and possible take action on how HRC will engage in Austin – Commissioner Zeidan wants to welcome a topic in January 2023 9. Continue discussion with the Commission to consider, and take possible action how to conduct and hold hearings on complaints 10. Opportunity for the …
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 at David.Alcorta@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512- 972-5042. contact David Alcorta by register please email REGULAR MEETING of the COLLEGE STUDENT COMMISSION OCTOBER 21, 2022, AT 4:30pm AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W. 2nd STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the commission may be participating by videoconference. Todd Clayton, Huston-Tillotson University Kennedy Fears, Huston-Tillotson University Isabella Grimm, St. Edwards University Lira Ramirez, University of Texas at Austin Justin Chute, Concordia University CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Esther Heymans, St. Edwards University (Chair) Tatum Owens, University of Texas at Austin (Co-Chair) Miles Diggs, Huston-Tillotson University (Secretary) Andrea Danburg, Austin Community College Kylee Canode, Concordia University CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA 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 College Student Commission Meeting from September 16th, 2022. STAFF BRIEFINGS/COMMISSION UPDATES 2. Staff briefing on changing the commission bylaws and a reminder regarding the purpose of working groups from Liaison David Alcorta. The briefing will also include a reminder on how commissioners can request something be added to the agenda. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Further Discussion on the goals of the commission for the rest of the year. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action regarding changes to the commission’s current bylaws. Discussion and approval of future commission meeting dates. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES Updates from the Housing, Mental Health & Accessibility, Transportation, Civic Engagement & Outreach, Sustainability, and Food Insecurity working groups. Campus Reports & Community and Municipal Involvement: a. Commissioners may share reports concerning any recent developments on their campus or discuss upcoming programs/events. Discussion of avenues for Commission engagement with the local community and municipal government. 4. 5. 6. 7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE OCTOBER 21, 2022 – 12:00 PM BRITTON, DURST, HOWARD AND SPENCE BUILDING 1183 CHESTNUT AVE AUSTIN, TEXAS 78702 Some members of the committee 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 Tim Dombeck, (512) 974-6716, tim.dombeck@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Anna L. Di Carlo (D-2), Chair Nina Rinaldi (D-1) Nancy Barnard (D-7) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA Dawn Lewis (D-10) Kim Taylor (D-8) Laura Cottam Sajbel (D-9), Ex-Officio 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 Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board Contracts and Concessions Committee on September 16, 2022. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing regarding draft scope of work for request for proposals (RFP) for a Management and Operations Agreement for Pharr Tennis Center. (SD23 Strategies: Economic Opportunity & Affordability, Health & Environment, Govt that Works for All; PARD Long Range Strategies: Relief from Urban Life, Operational Efficiency, Urban Public Spaces, Park Access for All). Gabrielle Restivo, Contract Management Specialist IV and Jim Kotick, Program Manager, Parks and Recreation Department. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action regarding the Parks and Recreation Board Contracts and Concessions Committee 2023 meeting schedule. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion regarding the Butler Pitch & Putt Golf Course. Discussion on the monthly Parks and Recreation Department contract report summarizing new and ongoing contract development that requires City Council approval and/or committee and board recommendations. (Sponsors: Di Carlo) (SD23 Strategies: Health & Environment, Govt that Works for All; PARD Long Range Strategies: Relief from Urban Life, Park Access for All). FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 …
MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF PHARR TENNIS CENTER REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL BRIEFING Contracts and Concessions Committee October 21, 2022 Presented by: Gabrielle Restivo Contract Management Specialist IV 1 BACKGROUND COURT FEES GENERATED, CITY EXPENDITURES Pharr Tennis Center is one of four municipal tennis centers. $80,000.00 Constructed in the 1970s and named in honor of Burnett “Blondie” Pharr (1898-1976), University of Texas band director, for his contributions to the development of tennis in Austin. Former agreement expired July 28, 2022. Facility renovation began on August 15, 2022. Renovation governed by LEED Silver and SITES certification construction standards. Completion anticipated in August 2023. $60,000.00 $50,000.00 $40,000.00 $30,000.00 $20,000.00 $10,000.00 $- $70,000.00 $66,342.15 $70,768.83 $71,850.09 Court Fees Generated City Expenditures $59,381.13 $59,481.37 $57,462.55 $51,997.89 $50,258.94 $44,468.50 $35,944.92 2018 2019 2020 City expenditures include management fee, utilities, City share of operating expenses, alarm system, nets, windscreens, trash, and building maintenance. 2022 2021 2 RENOVATION HIGHLIGHTS Eight new lighted courts + a half court with a lighted backboard Pro shop with 600 sq. ft. of retail area, manager’s office, and restrooms with showers Public art Energy-efficient sports lighting New fencing, windscreens, and court amenities Security site lighting Accessible parking Proper drainage New signage, shade structures, and park furnishings 3 OPERATIONS & MANAGEMENT – KEY ELEMENTS • Exclusive right to conduct tennis-related lessons, activities, and events and retain revenue • Exclusive right to provide concessions, merchandise, and services • Provide an online court reservation system • Increases in fees for service cannot exceed 10% over the preceding year • Court fees belong to the City • Operate adhering to the City’s Tennis Operating Policies • Provide programming, including partnerships with local organizations and schools • Responsible for advertisement and social media • Performance measures for court fee revenue • Maximize daily court use • Create welcoming environment for all players—sensitivity training for staff 4 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES CITY RESPONSIBILITIES Costs and expenses not covered by City Two telephone lines Daily custodial service Building security alarm Minor maintenance and repairs Nets, windscreens, benches, sponge rollers Use of sustainability principles, such as waste reduction and green cleaning Court trash receptacles Court light repairs Reports: Utilities (water and wastewater, electricity, gas) Court fee revenue Activity/attendance Customer Satisfaction Maintenance Financial …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE 2023 MEETING SCHEDULE (3rd Friday every two months beginning January, 12:00 p.m.) January 20, 2023 March 17, 2023 May 19, 2023 July 21, 2023 September 15, 2023 November 17, 2023
Parks and Recreation Department Contracts Under Development Concessions and Contracts Committee Oct-22 Contract/Project Interlocal Agreement between the City of Austin and AISD for Use of Athletic Fields Contract Type Interlocal Agreement Phase P/D NCP NA S / NS NS CCC Nov-21 PARB Nov-21 Council Dec-21 Interlocal Agreement between the City of Austin and Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) Regarding Installation of Buoys Interlocal Agreement P/D NA NS Jul-22 Jul-22 Sep-22 Watercraft Concession at 2418 Stratford Drive Recreation Management System Software Concession P/D NA Sep-22 Mar-23 Apr-23 Services P/D NA Apr-23 Apr-23 May-23 S S Notes This agreement would allow AISD the annual use of Parque Zaragoza Recreation Center softball field and Delores Duffie Recreation Center softball field for girls' fast pitch softball and boys' baseball from January 1-May 31 each year for the duration of the agreement.This agreement was approved by the AISD Board on September 8, 2022. We are awaiting a signed copy from AISD for City signature of final agreement. This is an agreement with LCRA for the installation of buoys at Lake Austin, Lady Bird Lake, Decker Lake, and the area surrounding Water Treatment Plant #4 on Lake Travis. This agreement will replace the current agreement expiring on December 30, 2022. Per the agreement, PARD and LCRA agree to mutually determine locations and number of buoys needed at each identified location. Additionally, LCRA will work with the City to establish processes and procedures for the purchase and installation of buoys in the aforementioned waterways. On July 25, 2022, PARB recommended Council negotiate and execute the agreement. This agreement was approved by Council on consent on September 15, 2022, and pending LCRA Board action and signature. The contract with the current vendor expires April 22, 2023. The draft Scope of Work (SOW) was presented at the September 16, 2022, CCC meeting. The solicitation is scheduled for release in October. The contract with the current vendor, Vermont Systems (RecTrac), for recreation management software, expires in September 2022. PARD, with the assistance of the Communications and Technology Management Department (CTM), published a Request for Information (RFI) to survey current technology solutions in the Recreation Management Industry. PARD/CTM received three responses and conducted vendor question and answer sessions and vendor system demonstrations, along with meetings with current user organizations, between September and October 2021. Based on information gathered, PARD will work with CTM to establish a scope of work (SOW) and …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONSCOMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 The PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE convened in a REGULAR meeting on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2022, at 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Di Carlo called the PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE Meeting to order at 12:13 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Anna Di Carlo, Nancy Barnard, Laura Cottam Sajbel (Ex-Officio) Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Dawn Lewis, Kim Taylor PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board Contracts and Concessions Committee on June 17 and August 19, 2022. The minutes from the regular meeting of June 17 and August 19, 2022, were approved with the following amendments on Board Member Lewis’ motion, Chair Di Carlo’s second, on a 4-0 vote. Board Member Rinaldi absent. The amendments were: on the August 19, 2022, minutes, page 2, paragraph No. 4, the words “ Committee Members discussed pulling together a meeting of stakeholders for Butler Pitch & Putt Golf Course” were added. Staff briefing regarding draft scope of work for request for proposals (RFP) for a boating concession on Lady Bird Lake at Stratford Drive. Maggie Stenz, Contract Management Specialist III, Parks and Recreation Department provided a briefing. Committee Members asked clarifying questions about revenue sharing, evaluating the value of land, and environmental stewardship requirements. No action was taken on this item. STAFF BRIEFINGS 1 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONSCOMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion on the monthly Parks and Recreation Department contract report summarizing new and ongoing contract development that requires City Council approval and/or committee and board recommendations. Committee Members discussed this item. No action was taken on this item. FUTURE AGENDA ITEM Taylor – Butler Pitch & Putt Cottam-Sajbel – Presentation on how contracts work and how to make decisions about the value of land Di Carlo – Contracts training Chair Di Carlo adjourned the meeting at 1:07 p.m. without objection. After minutes have been approved, include the following statement before uploading to BCIC: The minutes were approved at the DATE meeting on BOARD MEMBER’s motion, BOARD MEMBER second on a (vote count) vote. 2
PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN TO BE HELD AT HACA Central Office, 1124 S. Interstate Highway 35, Austin, TX To attend the meeting via ZOOM dial: 1 346 248 7799 Meeting ID: 896 4723 9377 Passcode: 595353 https://bit.ly/3C9OytE Austin, TX (512.477.4488) Thursday, October 20, 2022 12:00 PM CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM Pledge of Allegiance Citywide Advisory Board Update CONSENT AGENDA Public Communication (Note: There will be a three-minute time limitation) Items on the Consent Agenda may be removed at the request of any Commissioner and considered at another appropriate time on this agenda. Placement on the Consent Agenda does not limit the possibility of any presentation, discussion, or action at this meeting. Under no circumstances does the Consent Agenda alter any requirements under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, Texas Open Meetings Act. CONSENT ITEMS ACTION ITEMS March 31, 2022 1. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on September 15, 2022 2. Presentation and Discussion on the Independent Auditor's Report for the Fiscal Year ending 3. Presentation and Discussion of the Draft 2023 Public Housing Authority (PHA) Annual Plan and Update to the Five-Year Plan 4. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02767: Approval of the Pathways Asset Management, Inc. Property Budgets for Calendar Year 2023 5. Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02768: Approval of the adoption of the revised Housing Choice Voucher Program's Payment Standards 6. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action on Resolution No. 02769 by the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (the “Authority”) to take the following actions with regard to the Heritage Woods Apartments (the “Development”) in Austin, Texas: (i) acquire the site of the Development; (ii) lease the Development site to the owner of the Development; and (iii) such other actions necessary or convenient to carry out this Resolution. 7. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02770: Awarding a renewal contract for Agency Wide Ground Maintenance Services HACA-19-P-02 EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board may go into Executive Session (close its meeting to the public) Pursuant to: a. 551.071, Texas Gov't Code, consultations with Attorney regarding legal advice, pending or contemplated litigation; or a settlement offer; b. 551.072, …
PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR BOARD MEETING SOUTHWEST HOUSING COMPLIANCE CORPORATION TO BE HELD AT HACA Central Office, 1124 S. Interstate Highway 35 To attend the meeting via ZOOM dial: 1 346 248 7799 Meeting ID: 896 4723 9377 Passcode: 595353 https://bit.ly/3C9OytE Austin, TX (512.477.4488) Thursday, October 20, 2022 12:00 PM CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM CONSENT AGENDA Public Communication (Note: There will be a three-minute time limitation) Items on the Consent Agenda may be removed at the request of any Commissioner and considered at another appropriate time on this agenda. Placement on the Consent Agenda does not limit the possibility of any presentation, discussion, or action at this meeting. Under no circumstances does the Consent Agenda alter any requirements under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, Texas Open Meetings Act. 1. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on September 15, 2022 CONSENT ITEMS ACTION ITEMS EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board may go into Executive Session (close its meeting to the public) Pursuant to: a. 551.071, Texas Gov't Code, consultations with Attorney regarding legal advice, pending or contemplated litigation; or a settlement offer; b. 551.072, Texas Gov't Code, discussion about the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; c. 551.074, Texas Gov't Code, discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. d. 551.087, Texas Gov't Code, discuss certain economic development negotiations. If there is an Executive Session, the Board will return to Open Session for discussion, consideration and possible action of matters discussed in Executive Session. OPEN SESSION REPORTS The Board accepts the following reports: President's Report Other Staff Reports Commissioners' Reports/Questions to the Department Staff ADJOURNMENT "Pursuant to 30.06, Penal Code, (trespass by holder of license with a concealed handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not attend this meeting with a concealed handgun." "Pursuant to 30.07, Penal Code (trespass by holder of license with an openly carried handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not attend this meeting with a handgun that is carried openly." "En virtud del 30.06, Codigo Penal, (traspaso titular de licencia con una pistola), …
PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE AUSTIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION TO BE HELD AT HACA Central Office, 1124 S. Interstate Highway 35 To attend the meeting via ZOOM dial: 1 346 248 7799 Meeting ID: 896 4723 9377 Passcode: 595353 https://bit.ly/3C9OytE Austin, TX (512.477.4488) Thursday, October 20, 2022 12:00 PM CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM CONSENT AGENDA Public Communication (Note: There will be a three-minute time limitation) Items on the Consent Agenda may be removed at the request of any Commissioner and considered at another appropriate time on this agenda. Placement on the Consent Agenda does not limit the possibility of any presentation, discussion, or action at this meeting. Under no circumstances does the Consent Agenda alter any requirements under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, Texas Open Meetings Act. CONSENT ITEMS ACTION ITEMS 1. 2. 3. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on September 15, 2022 Update on future developments, including St. John's. Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action on Resolution No. 00215 by the Board of Directors of Austin Affordable Housing Corporation (“AAHC”) authorizing AAHC to execute any and all documents, or take any other action, that is necessary or desirable to: (i) facilitate the acquisition of the Heritage Woods Apartments (the “Development”), which consists of multifamily housing units and associated amenities in Austin, Texas to be ground- leased from the Housing Authority of the City of Austin; (ii) cause AAHC’s subsidiary limited partnership (the “Owner”) to own the Development; (iii) cause the Owner to enter into acquisition and development financing for the Development; and (iv) cause AAHC and/or the Owner to execute any such further documentation as necessary or desirable to allow the consummation of the transactions described herein. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board may go into Executive Session (close its meeting to the public) Pursuant to: a. 551.071, Texas Gov't Code, consultations with Attorney regarding legal advice, pending or contemplated litigation; or a settlement offer; b. 551.072, Texas Gov't Code, discussion about the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; c. 551.074, Texas Gov't Code, discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. d. 551.087, Texas Gov't Code, discuss certain …
ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION UNIVERSAL RECYCLING ORDINANCE (URO) COMMITTEE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2022, 1:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL ROOM 1101 301 W 2ND ST AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION may be participating by video conference. 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 to speak, members of the public must: Call or email Elizabeth Nelson at (512) 974-6492 or Elizabeth.Nelson@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Cathy Gattuso (Chair); Kaiba White; and Jonathan Barona AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten (10) speakers registered to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Approve the minutes of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission URO Committee Meeting on June 30, 2022 Discussion and possible action on organic waste collection at multifamily properties including possible amendments to the Universal Recycling Ordinance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Page 1 of 2 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 Yahel Baranovicht, in the Austin Resource Recovery Department, at 512-974-1733, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Zero Waste Advisory Commission, please contact Yahel Baranovicht at (512) 974-1733. Page 2 of 2
ZWAC URO Committee 10/20/2022 Upcoming Meeting Schedule: Wednesday, November 2 6:00 p.m. Thursday, December 1 12:00 p.m. Terrazas Library 1105 E Cesar Chavez Austin Energy 4815 Mueller Blvd Resident Stakeholder Meeting URO Committee Meeting Q: Can ARR provide compost service to multifamily properties? A: In general, no. Under the Austin City Code, a person in control of a premises with five or more residential dwelling units is generally required to use a licensed private collection service. Such a person only has the option to continue using ARR collection service if the premises was serviced by ARR before January 1, 2015. See Austin City Code 15‐6‐13. Thus, in general, a premises with five or more residential dwelling units cannot use ARR service, unless the premises is subject to the exception. The City Code would need to be amended in order for ARR to provide collection service to multifamily residential properties with more than 5 dwelling units. § 15‐6‐13 ‐ PRIVATE COLLECTION SERVICE. A. Except as provided in Subsection (C), a person in control of a premises with five or more residential dwelling units shall use a licensed private collection service. B. Except as provided in Subsection (C), a person in control of a commercial premises shall use a licensed private collection service. C. A person in control of a premises serviced by the department before January 1, 2015, may continue to use department collection services for that premises. Under this subsection, if the person in control changes, the person may continue to use department collection services for the premises. § 15‐6‐11 ‐ COLLECTION SERVICE. AND … G. Collection services provided by the department or under contract with the City are not private collection services. Q: Can private entities utilize COA waste contracts (i.e., downtown service and events)? A: See above. Private entities cannot utilize COA waste contracts. The downtown service contract is outlined in the code and confined to a specific service area. The city facilities contract includes services for city co‐sponsored events and cannot be utilized by the public. § 15‐6‐14 ‐ DOWNTOWN CONTRACT SERVICE. A. The director shall contract with a private collection service to provide solid waste service in the area comprised of the city blocks adjacent to Sixth Street (East) between Congress Avenue and ZWAC URO Committee 10/20/2022 IH‐35, the city blocks adjacent to Congress Avenue between Cesar Chavez and Eleventh Street, the city blocks adjacent to …
ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION (ZWAC) UNIVERSAL RECYCLING ORDINANCE (URO) COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES June 30, 2022 The ZWAC URO Committee convened on June 30, 2022, at Austin Public Library Twin Oaks Branch; 1800 S 5th St.; Austin, TX; 78704 Committee members in attendance: Cathy Gattuso (Chair), Jonathan Barona, and Kaiba White City staff in attendance: Jason McCombs, Selene Castillo, Katie Mulholland, Elizabeth Nelson, and Elizabeth Taylor 1. CALL TO ORDER a. Committee Chair Cathy Gattuso called the committee meeting to order at 1:38 p.m. 2. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION Zero (0) speakers spoke during the opportunity for public communication. 3. MEETING MINUTES a. A motion to approve the January 8, 2020 meeting minutes with no amendments or revisions was made by Commissioner Barona and seconded by Commissioner White. The minutes were approved with a 3-0 vote. 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Katie Mulholland (ARR) briefed the committee on ARR’s Business Outreach Team and administration of the URO. This included an overview of the team and their duties, the ordinance requirements, outreach efforts and challenges and opportunities. Commissioners and staff discussed specifics of the ordinance requirements and outreach and compliance efforts by staff. Commissioners discussed opportunities for additional requirements including front of house requirements at businesses, diversion requirements for landscapers, and enforcement options. b. Elizabeth Nelson (ARR) briefed the committee on the status of the Multifamily Compost Pilot and an overview of the content of the upcoming report. 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: a. Commissioner White requested discussion on front-of-house recycling and composting. b. Commissioner Barona requested discussion on landscaping organics diversion requirements. 6. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Gattuso motions to adjourn the meeting at 2:57 p.m. without objection. 1
RESOLUTION NO. 20191017-028 WHEREAS, the City of Austin's goal of Zero Waste by 2040 means keeping at least 90 percent of discarded materials out of the landfill; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin has implemented a Master Plan directing all current and future solid waste, recycling, and organic waste issues toward its Zero Waste goal; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin has specific and important interests in solid waste policies and contracts due to environmental protection and waste diversion goals; and WHEREAS, residents in Austin, including single-family homes and apartment and condominium dwellers, pay a monthly Clean Community Fee for services that keep Austin clean and enhance the livability of our city, including Zero Waste Program Development; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin's multifamily housing stock has grown considerably and is projected to continue growing at a rapid pace; and WHEREAS, the Zero Waste Advisory Commission determined that a more proactive approach must be implemented at multifamily properties to address their recycling and organic waste needs; and WHEREAS, the availability of composting facilities at multifamily properties would minimize the volume of organic materials entering our landfills; and WHEREAS, Austin Resource Recovery plans to conduct a pilot program to collect data on organic waste pickup in multifamily properties; NOW, THEREFORE, Page 1 0 f 2 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: The City Manager is directed to make recommendations to the City Council, within six months ofthe pilot program's completion, on possible amendments to the Universal Recycling Ordinance to include organic waste collection at all commercial and multi-family properties. The recommendations should take into consideration a broad spectrum of interests, including, but not limited to, City staff, multifamily property owners and managers, zero waste advocates, the Austin Apartment the Building Owners and Managers Association, environmental Association, advocates, the Austin Tenants Council, and residents of multifamily properties. ADOPTED: October 17, 2019 ATTEST: 0 «7 / 7 ff? F» Jannette S? Goodall City Clerk Page 2 0 f 2
