$6,000,000 $5,000,000 $4,000,000 $3,000,000 $2,000,000 $1,000,000 $0 Customer Energy Solutions FY22 – Quarter 4 Report As of September 30, 2022 Quarterly Rebates by District and Outside of COA $3.7M $3.7M $4.4M $5.5M FY22Q1 1 FY22Q2 4 5 2 3 6 7 8 10 Outside COA FY22Q3 9 FY22Q4 DABI to provide graph. Reach out 3 work days days prior to due date. Solar PBI not included. Rebates paid may not align with AE Finance eCombs system as of September 30, 2022. Dollars are unaudited. Data is as of September 30, 2022 and is not a complete year. Energy Efficiency Services Residential Programs AE Weatherization (WAP) – Direct Install In Q1 of FY22, the Weatherization Assistance Program returned to performing final QC • inspections in the field with our third party vendors. This move will ensure that customers are receiving the highest quality of installations. • The Weatherization Assistance Program also launched the Medically Vulnerable Registry (MVR) AC (Air Conditioning) Pilot Program. This Pilot Program will provide CAP customers on the MVR with new or repaired AC units. Appliance Efficiency Program (AEP) FY22 Q1, The Appliance Efficiency Program is in the process of working on a new proposal and • processes for implementing an additional measure, Solar Screens, to the program. Target go live date is Spring of FY22. • The Appliance Efficiency Program is currently working on outreach material to target new potential contractors in the Austin Energy service area; to provide program eligibility, incentives, etc. Home Performance w/Energy Star (HPwES) 1 • The program team worked with Texas Gas Service in December to add them to FY22 the Limited Time Offer. Texas Gas Service joined the Limited Time Offer on 1/7/2022 with an $100 rebate for eligible Texas Gas Service customers. • To promote quality control, the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program resumed Third Party QA /QC inspections in Q1. Instant Savings joined with Austin Water in Spring 2022 to run a pilot for hose-end timers, and SPUR – Instant Savings • it was a great success. In-store markdown participation for the water hose-end timers exceeded forecasts. We are planning to expand the offer to more stores Spring 2023, • The vendor field representative held three in-store events this quarter to bring awareness to Instant Savings, Power Partner and other EES programs. He was able to provide education on lighting (esp. Holiday lighting), the Power Partner Seasonal special …
H2@Scale “in Texas and Beyond” Proto-Hub + Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs Brian Weeks, P.E. bweeks@gti.energy 281.235.7993 November 2022 DOE’s Hydrogen at Scale Vision Hydrogen can Fuel a Sustainable Energy Transition by enabling U.S. energy security, resiliency and decarbonize the energy sector • Hydrogen can be produced from diverse domestic resources for use in multiple sectors, or for export. • Hydrogen has the highest energy content by weight of all known fuels – 3X higher than gasoline - and is a critical feedstock for the entire chemicals industry, including liquid fuels. • Hydrogen and fuel cells can enable zero or near zero emissions in transportation, stationary or remote power, and portable power applications. • Hydrogen can be used as a “responsive load” on the grid to enable grid stability and gigawatt-hour energy storage, and increase utilization of power generators, including nuclear, coal, natural gas, and renewables. • Hydrogen can enable innovations in domestic industries (such as steel manufacturing and energy storage) and in transportation (e.g. in vehicles, rail, aviation, and marine applications) and iron making. https://www.energy.gov/eere/fuelcells/h2scale H2@Scale relevant for Texas Texas ideal to lead H2 production for a sustainable energy system • Excellent resources of natural gas, solar and wind for RH2 • Largest H2 producer in the nation • Major industry leaders on Hydrogen Council have significant presence in Texas 3 Approach Show H2@Scale benefits 1. Demonstrate multiple RH2 generation options, co-located with vehicle fueling and a large base load consumer to enable cost-effective H2 energy solutions 2. Develop framework for actionable H2@Scale pilot plans in Texas, Port of Houston and Gulf Coast region, including energy storage 4 • 40 kg/d from 2 PEM electrolyzers in H70 & H35 SimpleFuel units: MHI, SoCalGas, TACC, TCEQ Demonstration activities at UT (Track 1) ~100% renewable H2 generation • 75 kg/d SMR: GTI, OneH2, ONE Gas, WM • RNG credits from landfill in Texas • Solar power and emulated wind power through UT CEM microgrid Large scale, industry H2 user • 100 kW fuel cell powering Texas Advanced Computing Center Vehicle refueling • Published SAE J2601-4 fueling of 7-10 Toyota Mirai’s (Gen 1) • Hydrogen powered drones 5 Port of Houston H2 Framework (Track 2) • Identify policy and regulatory barriers • Define use and implementation plans leveraging existing industry resources • Develop actionable plan for H2@Scale and FCEV rollout in region Partnering with other synergistic activities currently underway in Texas Image …
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION Resolution Supporting Electric-Ready and EV-Ready Amendments to the Energy Conservation Code WHEREAS, it is the purpose of the Resource Management Commission to “review and analyze the City Code to identify potential amendments that encourage the use of alternate energy technologies and renewable energy sources, and the conservation of energy” and to“[a]dvise the city council regarding appropriate City Code amendments that encourage the use of alternate energy technologies and renewable energy sources, and the conservation of energy.” and WHEREAS, the Austin Climate Equity Plan, adopted by city Council on September 30, 2021, sets a goal for the entire Austin community to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 and states that carbon “offsets should constitute no more than 10% of the baseline. This 10% should be reserved for sectors where emission reductions are cost-prohibitive or impossible to reduce with existing technology.” and WHEREAS, the Austin Climate Equity Plan sets the goal to “achieve net-zero carbon for all new buildings” by 2030, states that “A net-zero operational carbon building is highly efficient and entirely powered by on- or off-site renewable energy.” and establishes a strategy to “Achieve goal milestones for net-zero carbon buildings through new building energy codes, amendments, and other methods.” and WHEREAS, the Austin Climate Equity Plan includes the strategy to “Adopt new energy and building codes that address future EV charging needs and enable a more equitable approach by simplifying the charging network and lowering barriers to entry for installing EV charging.” and WHEREAS, electrification of buildings and transportation, paired with renewable electricity production are highly effective strategies for addressing the climate crisis and outdoor and indoor air pollution, and WHEREAS, including proper wiring and electric service to accommodate future use of electric appliances in homes and electric vehicle charging at homes and businesses is more affordable than retrofitting buildings after they are built; and WHEREAS, studies show homes and buildings that are built electric ready provide the necessary electrical infrastructure at significantly reduced costs to the building owner; and WHEREAS, electric-ready provisions ensure that homes and apartments built with gas or propane can easily accommodate future electric appliances and such capabilities provide homeowners with greater flexibilities in appliance selections and protect homeowners from future costs, should they wish to utilize electric appliances; and WHEREAS, both the public comments during the process to adopt the 2021 Energy Conservation Code and during the recent public input process …
Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 10/06/2022 Figure 1: Commercial and Multifamily Project Pipeline Commercial and Small Business Multifamily 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 t n u o C t c e j o r P 72 91 250 200 150 100 50 0 t n u o C t c e j o r P 200 77 Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation and Verification 8 3 Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation and Verification Multifamily Multifamily Income Qualified Project Pipeline Notes: 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. 2. Multifamily COVID-19 Note: Multifamily projects are allowed to proceed. 3. Pipeline Definitions 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 s cope. 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. Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 10/06/2022 Table 1: Multifamily and Multifamily Income Qualified – Estimated RCA Project Pipeline (for estimated rebates >$66k) Program Latest Workflow Enrollment (s) # Location Name Installation Address Council District Estimated kW savings Estimated kWh savings Estimated $ Incentive Total # of Units Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Installation 1240491, 1263326 204.1 295,130 $245,248 Installation 1252104 24.7 140,916 $126,150 Installation 1252924 34.4 130,044 $71,274 Installation 1263649 55.2 187,790 $114,664 The Social Apartment s ROSEMON T AT OAK VALLEY Cherry Creek Duplexes SoCo/Circle S Apts 1817 E Oltorf St 2800 COLLINS CREEK DR 5510 Fernview Rd 7201 S Congress Ave Multifamily Income Qualified Paid 1231787, 1231196, 1231197 Trove Eastside* 2201 Montopolis Dr 3 222.8 592,964 $237,298 Multifamily Income Qualified Paid 1245134, 1263660 Chevy Chase Downs 2504 Huntwick Dr 3 331.2 726,667 $285,612 3 3 5 2 3 5 Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Paid 1254736, 1255009 Coppertree Apartment s 2425 Cromwell Cir Paid 1251538 Trails at the Park 815 W SLAUGHTER LN 495.0 1,074,533 $281,931 57.1 195,046 $93,516 LED lighting, HVAC Tune-Up, Smart …
PROPOSED 2022 MUELLER PUD ADMINISTRATIVE AMENDMENTS Presentation to RMMA Plan Implementation Advisory Commission November 15, 2022 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T RMMA Plan Implementation Advisory Commission November 15, 2022 1 PROPOSED 2022 PUD AMENDMENTS • Redistribution of Residential Units within PUD’s Maximum Densities • Clarify that Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are allowed to be built on Row House lots C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T RMMA Plan Implementation Advisory Commission November 15, 2022 2 UNIT REALLOCATION TC - TOWN CENTER MR - MIXED RESIDENTIAL AREA EC - EMPLOYMENT CENTER OS - OPEN SPACE/COMMUNITY FACILITIES LAND USE AREAS NOT CHANGING WITH PROPOSED 2022 PUD AMENDMENT PARKLAND TO BE DEDICATED TO CITY C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T RMMA Plan Implementation Advisory Commission November 15, 2022 3 ROW HOUSE + ADU CLARIFICATION • Current ROW House Definition does not clearly allow for accessory dwelling units (ADUs). • 2017 Mueller Design Book update clarified allowable locations for ADUs. • Multiple ADUs have been permitted and built on Row House lots since 2017. • Revised Definition: • (12) ROW HOUSE means an attached two or three-story townhouse on its own lot. An accessory dwelling unit may be constructed over the garage. C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T RMMA Plan Implementation Advisory Commission November 15, 2022 4 NEXT STEPS • Submit application to City of Austin for review (November/December) • Notice of Filing sent to following within 500’ of PUD boundary – All property owners – Registered interest groups – Utility account addresses to six months) Filing • Review/Approval of Administrative Amendment (three • Notice of Approval sent to same parties as Notice of C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N …
Affordable Housing Update Mueller Redevelopment Muell RMMA Plan Implementation Advisory Commission November 15, 2022 Agenda Mueller Redevelopment Muell Background • • • Vision and Goals Designing the Program Exceeding Expectations By the Numbers • • Affordable Rental Options Affordable Ownership Options About the Mueller Foundation • Milestones Leadership • Implementation • Financial Stability • • Ownership Figure • Outreach & Marketing Sustainability Retention • Resales • Program Integrity • Equity • Accountability • Property Stewardship • 2 | RMMA PIAC 11/15/22 Background: Vision and Goals Vision Mueller will be an interactive, mixed-use, mixed-income community that will be a model for responsible urban development, offering a compact, pedestrian-oriented alternative to the land-consumptive and automobile-dependent development patterns that could influence the form and pattern of growth within Austin. Goal Redevelopment must offer a wide range of housing choices in order to create a new community of socially and economically diverse residents. 3 | RMMA PIAC 11/15/22 Background: Designing the Program – 2004-2007 • Development with intermixed affordability was a very new concept; it had not been done in Texas before; 25% affordability an ambitious goal. • One-year affordability was the MDA requirement for homeownership; the City and the surrounding community wanted Mueller to go farther. The land trust statute did not yet exist when the Mueller Affordable Homes Program was forming. $165,000 homes were available in the marketplace. • • • • Stapleton (now known as Central Park): 10% affordability; fewer resale protections; less interspersed The team worked with City of Austin and PeopleFund/PeopleTrust to design the affordability preservation program. • Creation of a nonprofit (Mueller Foundation) to steward the housing program and other public goals. 4 | RMMA PIAC 11/15/22 Background: Exceeding Requirements Requirements Beyond Requirements MDA requires 25% affordable housing: For sale requirement = 80% MFI for one year For rent requirement = 60% MFI for five years MDA incorporates Affordable Housing Resolution confirming Catellus commitment to use good-faith efforts to provide longer and deeper affordability City selected Catellus as the master developer Master Development Agreement (MDA) regulates the redevelopment Mueller is a certified S.M.A.R.T. Housing development Longer-term affordability up to 30 years using fixed-appreciation model, renewed upon resale for ownership units Long-term affordability from 40-99 years for all rental apartments Added some new and resale workforce housing at 120% MFI Self-sustaining model to monitor and enforce compliance with affordability restrictions and provide post-ownership support, i.e. stewardship Market-rate rental properties …
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20221115-19 Date: November 15, 2022 Subject: Code Amendment - Compatibility and Parking Requirements along Certain Roadways. Seconded By: Commissioner Azhar Motioned By: Commissioner Thompson Recommendation Recommend an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 to create a new overlay that modifies compatibility and parking requirements along certain roadways and include the following amendments: 1. § 25-2-769.04 (D), Strike out "two stories" and "three stories" in this section and remove the reference to stories from all other parts of the ordinance. To read as follows: “The height limitation for a structure is: (1) two stories and 35 feet, if the structure is 50 feet or less from a triggering property; (2) three stories and 45 feet, if the structure is more than 50 feet and not more than 100 feet from a triggering property; or” 2. § 25-2-769.06 (F), Fee in lieu funds must be used within 0.25 miles of a corridor. 3. § 25-2-769.06 (F) (2) and (3), and § 25-2-769.04 (B) (2), Allow the same compatibility standards on both light rail and large corridors. This standard should be the following: - a structure can reach allowable height if the structure is located at least 100 feet from a triggering property if it is participating in an affordable housing program. - a structure can reach allowable height if the structure is located at least 200 feet from a triggering property if it is not participating in an affordable housing program. 4. § 25-2-769.06 (F) (4), and § 25-2-769.04 (B) (2), The compatibility standards for medium corridors should be the following: - a structure can reach a maximum height of 65 ft if the structure is located at least 100 feet from a triggering property if it is participating in an affordable housing program. - a structure can reach a maximum height of 85 ft if the structure is located at least 150 feet from a triggering property if it is participating in an affordable housing program. - a structure can reach the allowable height if the structure is located at least 200 feet from a triggering property, whether it is participating in an affordable housing program or not. 1 of 2 5. § 25-2-769.04 (C), Define what is or is not allowed in the 25 foot compatibility setback. We should ensure that refuse uses such as dumpsters are not allowed and buildings, meaning covered spaces which a human …
Asian American Resource Center Phase II Schematic Design Presentation November 15, 2022 Project Team City of Austin Asian American Resource Center Public Works, Park & Recreation Dept., Captial Contracting Office Bianca Xoyamayagua-Galvan Kevin Johnson George Maldonado Christina Bies Laura Esparza David Nicks Jonathon Van Leila Grace Pandy Fabian Duran Tony Vo Emily Lee Michael Miyasaki Van Doan Flintco Construction Management Rich Maynard Gary Miller Sudheer Alluru Trahan Architects Trey Trahan Kevin Thomas David Sweere Vincent Lai SE33 Civil Engineer Collaborative Engineering Group MEPFP Engineer Datum Engineers Structural Engineer Asakura Robinson Landscape Architect Schuler Shook Theater Planning Threshold Acoustics Acoustics & AV Jensen Hughes Code Consultant Tillotson Design Associates Lighting Consultant N OV E M B E R 1 5, 2 02 2 2 ASIAN AMERICAN RESOURCE CENTER PHASE IIASIAN AMERICANRESOURCE CENTER Project Introduction & Goals N OV E M B E R 1 5, 2 02 2 3 ASIAN AMERICAN RESOURCE CENTER PHASE IIASIAN AMERICANRESOURCE CENTER AARC Guiding Principles & Values MISSION STATEMENT The Asian American Resource Center’s mission is to create a space of belonging and healing for Asian American communities in Austin and beyond. We do this through community Collaborations and partnerships; providing rental space; organizing cultural, educational, and health wellness programs and curating art and historical exhibitions. We lead with our values and our vision, so that our diverse Solidarity - Recognizing our interconnectedness with ourselves and other communities of color. communities are supported and connected. VALUES Diversity - Acknowledging our cultures and histories. Peace - Creating space for healing and unity. Collaboration - Building relationships and co-creating. Intergenerational - Connecting through stories. N OV E M B E R 1 5, 2 02 2 4 ASIAN AMERICAN RESOURCE CENTER PHASE IIASIAN AMERICANRESOURCE CENTER Conceptual Design PROJECT DESIGN GUIDELINES Grandeur - Grand Gestures to the Landscape, Entry, + Public Areas Iconic - Prominence as the Campus’s recognizable Building + AARC Identity Flow - Connection Between Spaces, People and Landscape Transparency - Visible and physical connections between Interior to Exterior Spaces Tex-Asian (Interconnectedness) - Intersection of Asian + Local Influences Harmony with Nature - Commitment to social and environmental sustainability. Improve people’s well-being and make life more enjoyable. N OV E M B E R 1 5, 2 02 2 5 ASIAN AMERICAN RESOURCE CENTER PHASE IIASIAN AMERICANRESOURCE CENTER Precedent Images These images are a collection of precedent images collected by AARC staff as part of a design …
Language Access Program Update Communications and Public Information Office Community Engagement Division Asian American Quality of Life Commission November 15th, 2022 Houmma Garba, COA Language Access Program Responsibilities Guidance and Technical Assistance to Departments Staff Training Presentations and Community Outreach Language Access Plans and Templates Interpretation and Translation Services Contract Management Language Access Basic Training Staff Training Community Interpreting Training Departmental Language Access Single Point of Contact Quarterly Meeting Language Access Center FY’22 Main Accomplishments COA General Translation Style Guide Language Access Services Administrative Bulletin iSpeak Austin Educational and Outreach Campaign FY’22 Language Access Services Expenditures Department Amount Spent Department Amount Spent APH $568,883.38 MANAGEMENT SERVICES COMMUNICATION AND PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE PARD POLICE AUSTIN ENERGY HOUSING AND PLANNING MUNICIPAL COURT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WATERSHED TRANSPORTATION AUSTIN CODE LIBRARY HUMAN RESOURCE $83,838.57 $69,124.47 $65,523.31 $57,129.52 $43,647.72 $30,627.30 $19,801.59 $11,757.46 $9,830.10 $7,899.19 $5,842.77 $5,227.09 $3,160 FINANCE SERVICES COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT AVIATION AUSTIN WATER FIRE AUSTIN RESOURCE RECOVERY CONVENTION CENTER EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES $2,038.98 $1,431.50 $1,277.11 $378.05 $319 $116 $116 $13.02 TOTAL $988,252.13 Expenditures per service $45,332.50 $346,409.91 $559,456.37 Interpretation services Translation services ASL FY’23 Goals to departments program Add a new FTE person to the program and increase our support Add a new VISTA member for the Community Safety Connector Continue with Education and Outreach in the community Continue with Staff training Relaunch the City’s Community Interpreting Training for bilingual staff Contact Information Houmma Garba, Community Engagement Consultant _ Language Access Program Manager Houmma.garba@austintexas.gov or 512.974.6004 Marion Sanchez, Community Outreach and Engagement Division Manager Marion.sanchez@austintexas.gov or 512.974.2955
2. 3. 4. 5. REGULAR MEETING of the PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE of the HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15 – 11:00 A.M. STREET-JONES BUILDING, ROOM 400A 1000 E. 11TH STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 the board liaison at (512) 974-3393 or preservation@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: x Beth Valenzuela, Chair x Harmony Grogan x Ben Heimsath ab Carl Larosche DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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. October 18, 2022 DISCUSSION ITEMS Postponed to next scheduled meeting Draft plan release timing Awareness campaign (#1) update Drafting newsletters for launch Initial mailing list at 320 recipients Feedback on draft graphics Proposed terminology change 6. TAG and Equity Office input Remove “empower” term from draft Working group stakeholder representation Seek additional working group members to have full representation 7. Future meeting timing Next meeting scheduled for Dec. 7th at 11:00am Third Tuesday of the month for 2023 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Update on filling staff positions ADJOURNMENT – 12:06 on a motion by Commissioner Heimsath, seconded by Commissioner Grogan. Vote 3-0. 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 the board liaison at the Historic Preservation Office at (512) 974-3393 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Preservation Plan Committee, please contact Cara Bertron at (512) 974-1446. The minutes were approved at the December 7, 2022 meeting on Commissioner Heimsath’s motion, Commissioner Valenzuela second on a 3-0 vote.
Belinda Hare for Animal Advisory Commission 2023 Proposed Meeting Schedule Animal Advisory Commission Proposed Meeting Schedule, 2023 The City of Austin’s Animal Advisory Commission meets on the second Monday of every month, 6 p.m.: • Monday, January 9 • Monday, February 13 • Monday, March 13 • Monday, April 10 • Monday, May 8 • Monday, June 12 • Monday, July 10 • Monday, August 14 • Monday, September 11 • Monday, November 13 • Monday, December 11 • Monday, October 9 (Indigenous peoples’ day)
Animal Advisory Commission November 14, 2022, Meeting City’s Use of Cooling Centers In response to Commissioner Smagula’s questions about the City of Austin’s use of cooling centers during extreme heat events, Bill Wilson, Emergency Management Manager, City of Austin’s Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM), and Mark Sloat, Animal Services Office (ASO), shared the following: Bill Wilson, City of Austin’s Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM): Only service animals are permitted in cooling centers per City ordinance No. 20190307-014 relating to recreation centers and Council approved Library Use Rules. It is the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) and Austin Public Library (APL) that pets, which include all small animals, continue to not be permitted in those respective facilities to mitigate safety and sanitation risks. Regularly scheduled activities continue during cooling center activations putting all guests at risk when pets are present in a facility not designed for accommodating a variety of small animals. HSEM coordinates with the Austin Animal Center (AAC) during emergencies and can mobilize cooling trucks for pets as needed and if trucks and staff are available. Advertising the resource is not advisable because AAC is burdened by overcrowding, which means fulfilling requests for additional services further strains their already tight resources. Cooling center staff are aware of the resource and can request the service when they observe the need. Fortunately, AAC has been able to accommodate on the few occasions a cooling truck has been requested for on-site service. AAC also regularly performs outreach by checking on pets and providing direct assistance to pets and their owners experiencing homelessness. I also noticed that you are asking about services during an emergency shelter, but the subject for the email relates to cooling centers. I wanted to take a moment to differentiate between the two. Emergency Shelters will operate on a 24-hour basis and provide food, sleep accommodations, and other services for those that need the use of the shelter. Cooling Centers are locations that people can go to during the heat of the day to cool down. While there are times that snacks and water are provided, they are not open overnight and therefore do not provide sleeping accommodations, other services, or 24-hour access. We do work to provide accommodations for pets during both sheltering and cooling center operations. Mark Sloat, Program Manager, Animal Services Office (ASO): “We had no issues during the summer with …
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, October 10, 2022 The BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT convened in a Regular meeting on Monday, October 10, 2022, at 301 West 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Jessica Cohen called the Board of Adjustment Meeting to order at 5:39 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Jessica Cohen – Chair, Brooke Bailey, Michael Von Ohlen, Marcel Gutierrez-Garza (Alternate) Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Melissa Hawthorne-Vice Chair, Barbara Mcarthur, Darryl Pruett, Kelly Blume (Alternate) and Carrie Waller (Alternate) Board Member/Commissioners absent: Thomas Ates, Agustina Rodriguez, Richard Smith, Nicholl Wade PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (4) four speakers signed up/register prior (no later than noon the day before the meeting) 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. None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Board of Adjustment Regular meeting on September 12, 2022. On-Line Link: Draft minutes September 12, 2022 Board Member Brooke Bailey motions to approve the minutes for September 12, 2022, Board member Melissa Hawthorne seconds on a 8-0-1 votes (Board member Marcel Gutierrez-Garza abstained); APPROVED MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 12, 2022. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Discussion of staff and applicant requests for postponement and withdrawal of public hearing cases posted on the agenda. Requesting postponement for Items 9 and 11 to November 14, 2022. Madam Chair Jessica Cohen motions to approve the postponement requests for Items 9 and 11 to November 14, 2022, Board member Michael Von Ohlen second on 9-0 vote, ITEMS 9 AND 11 POSTPONED TO NOVEMBER 14, 2022 Previous postponement Sign cases: 3. C16-2022-0004 Apple Tree Holdings LLC, Tony Nguyen 4507 N IH 35 SVRD NB On-Line Link: Item 3 PART1; PART2; PART3; PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting a sign variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-10-123 (Expressway Corridor Sign District Regulations): a) (B) (2) (b) (i) to exceed sign area of 107 square feet (maximum allowed) to 200 square feet (requested) and b) (B) (3) (a) to exceed sign height of 35 feet (maximum allowed) to 50 feet (requested) in order to provide signage for a multi-tenant professional office in a “LO-NP”, Limited Office-Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Upper Boggy Creek Neighborhood Plan) Note: The Land Development Code sign regulations 25-10-123 Expressway Corridor Sign Regulations (B) This subsection prescribes regulations for freestanding signs. (1) One freestanding sign is …
