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Codes and Ordinances Joint CommitteeNov. 17, 2021

Draft meeting minutes October 20, 2021 original pdf

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REGULAR MEETING CODES AND ORDINANCES JOINT COMMITTEE MINUTES Wednesday, October 20, 2021 The Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, October 20, at 1000 E. 11th St, Street Jones Building, Room 400A, Austin, TX 78702. Chair Barrera-Ramirez called the meeting to order at 6:13 pm. Subcommittee Members in Attendance: Awais Azhar Ann Denkler Nadia Barrera-Ramirez (Chair) City Staff in Attendance: Brent Lloyd, Development Services Department Others in Attendance: Ron Thrower David Hartmann CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Claire Hempel Jolene Kiolbassa a. Approval of the July 8, 2020 meeting minutes. b. Approval of the April 21, 2021 meeting minutes. c. Approval of the September 15, 2021 meeting minutes. A motion was made to approve the minutes by Commissioner Denkler, seconded by Commissioner Azhar. Vote: 5-0. (Commissioners Shaw and Connolly absent). 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Approval of 2022 Meeting Schedule. Approve the 2022 meeting schedule of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee. (Discussion and/or possible action). A motion was made to approve the 2022 meeting schedule by Commissioner Denkler, seconded by Commissioner Hempel. Vote: 5-0. (Commissioners Shaw and Connolly absent). b. Annual Internal Review. Review 2020-2021 Annual Internal Review. (Discussion and/or possible action). Facilitator: Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez, Chair of COJC City Attorney: None 1 a. None. A motion was made to approve the 2020-2021 Annual Internal Review by Commissioner Hempel, seconded by Commissioner Azhar. Vote: 5-0. (Commissioners Shaw and Connolly absent). 3. POTENTIAL CODE AMENDMENTS: Proposed for Discussion and/or Initiation Potential amendments to the code are offered for discussion and/or possible recommendation for initiation. If initiated, Staff will research the proposal and report back to the subcommittee. 4. REGULAR AGENDA: Previously Initiated Previously initiated amendments to the code are offered for discussion and possible recommendation to the full Planning Commission. a. BRIEFING: Affordability Unlocked Site Plan Amendment. Update on potential changes to City Code Title 25 related to Affordability Unlocked and site plan requirements and process. City Staff: Brent Lloyd, Development Services Department (512) 974-2974, brent.lloyd@austintexas.gov (Discussion). Brent Lloyd gave a briefing of proposed amendments related to the site plan process for projects using Affordability Unlocked provisions. Changes to the site plan process that were proposed as a part of the LDC revision were done in conjunction with other changes to the draft code; the current proposed amendment to the current code is more complicated because it’s being done in isolation, without associated changes in …

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Planning CommissionNov. 17, 2021

C-01 BOA Joint Meeting -Request to City Manager Cronk to Discuss Location of Future Meetings.pdf original pdf

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From: Cohen, Jessica - BC <BC-Jessica.Cohen@austintexas.gov> Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2021 1:25 PM To: Alexander, Jason <Jason.Alexander@austintexas.gov>; Shaw, Todd - BC <BC- Todd.Shaw@austintexas.gov>; Ramirez, Nadia - BC <BC-Nadia.Ramirez@austintexas.gov> Cc: Lucas, Denise <Denise.Lucas@austintexas.gov>; Truelove, Rosie <Rosie.Truelove@austintexas.gov>; Moore, Andrew <Andrew.Moore@austintexas.gov>; Rivera, Andrew <Andrew.Rivera@austintexas.gov>; Ramirez, Elaine <Elaine.Ramirez@austintexas.gov>; Hawthorne, Melissa Whaley - BC <bc-MelissaWhaley.Hawthorne@austintexas.gov>; Kiolbassa, Jolene - BC <bc-Jolene.Kiolbassa@austintexas.gov>; Hempel, Claire - BC <BC- Claire.Hempel@austintexas.gov> Subject: Re: Invitation to Meet, re: Permitting & Development Center Good Afternoon Mr. Alexander, I'm going to have to decline your invitation to tour the PDC. Like many of my fellow Austinites from district 3, leaving work to attend a meeting at noon on a weekday would require me to take PTO. Board members and commissioners already donate considerable time to serving their city and that time expenditure is tripled for those elected to serve as chair. With the holiday season almost upon us, it's not feasible for me at this time. I'd like to add that offering a tour of the facility, while a nice gesture, doesn't address our concerns about the lack of equity, accessibility, transparency, and public input the majority of us on the sovereign boards agree are significant problems with the proposed move. Instead, I propose a special called joint meeting of the Board of Adjustment, Planning Commission, and Zoning and Platting Commission at Austin City Hall. The week of November 29th is the fifth week of the month which should allow for easy booking of the main chamber in the evening. I believe it would be appropriate if the city manager, an ex-officio member of the Planning Commission like myself, were there to discuss the issues the PDC creates for holding hearings and meetings. Once you have a confirmed date, I'll work with our liaison to communicate time and agenda items with the BoA members. Respectfully, ---------- Jessica Cohen Chair Board of Adjustment From: Alexander, Jason <Jason.Alexander@austintexas.gov> Sent: Friday, November 12, 2021 3:08 PM To: Kiolbassa, Jolene - BC <bc-Jolene.Kiolbassa@austintexas.gov>; Shaw, Todd - BC <BC- Todd.Shaw@austintexas.gov>; Cohen, Jessica - BC <BC-Jessica.Cohen@austintexas.gov> Cc: Lucas, Denise <Denise.Lucas@austintexas.gov>; Truelove, Rosie <Rosie.Truelove@austintexas.gov>; Moore, Andrew <Andrew.Moore@austintexas.gov>; Rivera, Andrew <Andrew.Rivera@austintexas.gov> Subject: Invitation to Meet, re: Permitting & Development Center Chairs Kiolbassa, Shaw, and Cohen Good afternoon. I hope this email finds all of you well. My name is Jason Alexander – I am the Assistant to the City Manager, and I wanted to take this opportunity to reach out on …

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Planning CommissionNov. 17, 2021

Planning Commission Meeting Location Resolution.pdf original pdf

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THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN Resolution to Schedule Planning Commission Meetings at Austin City Hall WHEREAS, the Planning Commission is established by Charter. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission receives authority and direction from State Law, City Charter, City Code and Planning Commission Rules of Procedure. WHEREAS, the City Charter establishes the membership of the commission to include the City Manager, the Chair of the Board of Adjustment, the Director of Public Works and the President of the Board of Trustees of the Austin Independent School District all serving as ex officio members. WHEREAS, in a memorandum dated October 19, 2021, the City of Austin Department Directors of Development Services and Housing and Planning notified chairs of land use boards and commissions that board and commission meetings would be relocated to the Permitting and Development Center (PDC) in February 2022. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, upon hearing concerns from the public and the other sovereign commissions of the City staff’s decision to move meetings from City Hall, took action by affirmative vote as provided by City code. WHEREAS, Planning Commission concurs with the concerns of Zoning and Platting Commission and the Zoning Board of Adjustment as documented in their resolutions on this matter. WHEREAS, on November 9, 2021, Planning Commission unanimously adopted amended Rules of Procedure to include the meeting place of Austin City Hall for all its regular meetings. WHEREAS, per City Code, adoption of the Planning Commission’s meeting schedule rests solely with the Planning Commission. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission unanimously approved its 2022 schedule identifying Austin City Hall as its meeting location, which was subsequently posted to the public on-line. WHEREAS, in accordance with City Code, on November 10, 2021, the approved 2022 meeting schedule was provided to the Office of the City Clerk. WHEREAS, on November 10, 2021, the Planning Commission Chair received an email from the City Clerk in response to the Planning Commission’s approved 2022 schedule that they would only book Planning Commission meetings at Austin City Hall through February 2022 and declining to book meetings for the remainder of 2022. WHEREAS, City code does not provide the Office of the City Clerk the right to deny the Planning Commission’s schedule submittal. WHEREAS, on November 9, 2021, the Planning Commission unanimously approved a recommendation to Council to change Planning Commission Bylaws to include Austin City Hall as the Planning Commission’s meeting location. WHEREAS, the change …

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Environmental CommissionNov. 17, 2021

20211117-003a: Stillwater Double Creek SP-2021-0178C Recommendation original pdf

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1 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20211117 003a Date: November 17, 2021 Subject: Stillwater - Double Creek Phase 2, SP-2021-0178C Motion by: Kevin Ramberg RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting a variance from 25-8-261 to allow development in the Critical Water Quality Zone. WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the site is located in the Onion Creek, Suburban Watershed and Desired Development Zone; and Seconded by: Perry Bedford WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that Staff recommends this variance, (with two staff conditions) having determined the required Findings of Fact have been met. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the variance request with the following: Staff Conditions: 1. Internal low-traffic pedestrian walkways throughout the site shall be constructed with permeable pavers or porous pavement in accordance with the Environmental Criteria Manual, to decrease overall impervious cover and increase stormwater infiltration onsite and baseflow in the stream channel. 2. The critical water quality zone will be crossed with a span bridge design instead of the normal box culvert. This will allow for light to penetrate to the natural ground surface and for vegetation to grow thus maintaining a more natural stream channel. and the following Environmental Commission Conditions: 1. The project will use biofiltration in both water quality ponds onsite. 2. The pond will not occur in the inner half critical water quality zone. VOTE 8-0 For: Bedford, Qureshi, Thompson, Barrett Bixler, Bristol, Ramberg, Guerrero, and Brimer Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: Scott Approved By: Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair 2

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Environmental CommissionNov. 17, 2021

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Special Events Task ForceNov. 17, 2021

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Bond Oversight CommissionNov. 17, 2021

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Bond Oversight CommissionNov. 17, 2021

2022 Meeting Schedule original pdf

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BOND OVERSIGHT COMMISION 2022 APPROVED MEETING SCHEDULE LOCATION: CITY HALL TIME: 2-4 PM • January 19, 2022 • February 16, 2022 • March 16, 2022 • April 20, 2022 • May 18, 2022 • • June 15, 2022 July – No meeting • August – No meeting • September 21, 2022 • October 19, 2022 • November 16, 2022 • December – No meeting

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Bond Oversight CommissionNov. 17, 2021

Commission Annual Report original pdf

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Annual Internal Review Bond Oversight Commission This report covers the time period of 7/1/2020 to 6/30/2021 The Bond Oversight Commission (BOC) mission statement (per Ordinance No. 20150813-010) is: A. The council creates the Bond Oversight Commission to ensure efficiency, equity, timeliness, and accountability in the implementation of existing and future City bond programs. B. The Commission shall monitor the city manager’s plans relating to the issuance of bonds and the implementation of projects approved in bond elections, including the review of future potential bonds, the annual appropriation of bond funds, and any changes in the amount of bond funds issued or cash commitments made C. The mayor and council shall work with the commission to set priorities and goals of each new bond issue to be submitted to voters. D. The commission shall advise the council on proposed bonds and the implementation of projects approved in bond elections. E. The council shall appoint at least three members to the commission who have training or professional experience in financial matters. Describe the board’s actions supporting their mission during the previous calendar year. Address all elements of the board’s mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. • Assess and monitor the delivery of current, ongoing bond programs (mission statements A, B and D) Throughout the last year, the BOC focused on the 2016 & 2018 Bond activities while monitoring any outstanding Bond programs: • Staff update on the 2012, 2016, and 2018 Mobility Bond Programs and Projects – July 15th • Staff update from Small and Minority Business Resources – July 15th Meeting • Staff updates from Parks and Recreation, Austin Public Health, and Watershed Protection on 2012 and 2018 Bond Programs – August 26th Meeting Meeting Prepared by Santiago Rodriguez Chair, Bond Oversight Commission • Staff update from Neighborhood Housing and Community Development about the Affordable Housing 2013 and 2018 Bond Programs – September 16th Meeting • Staff update on the Bond Oversight Commission staff briefings presentation template - September 16th Meeting • Staff update from Austin Police Department, Emergency Medical Services, and Austin Fire Department about the Public Safety 2006, 2012, and 2018 Bond Programs – October 21st Meeting • Staff update from the Austin Transportation Department and Public Works Department about the 2020 Mobility Bond (Proposition B) – January 20th Meeting • Staff update from the Austin Transportation Department, Corridor Program Office and Public …

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Bond Oversight CommissionNov. 17, 2021

Staff Presentation original pdf

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C I T Y O F A U S T I N | N o v e m b e r 1 7 , 2 0 2 1 Bond Oversight Commission Bond Oversight Commission A G E N D A F Y 2 0 2 0- 2 1 Ye a r - E n d F i n a n c i a l R e p o r t 2 0 1 2 , 2 0 1 6 , 2 0 1 8 , a n d 2 0 2 0 B o n d s 2012 Voter-Approved Bonds • Proposition 12: Transportation and Mobility ($143.3 million) • Proposition 13: Open Space and Watershed Protection ($30.0 million) • Proposition 14: Parks and Recreation ($77.7 million) • Proposition 16: Public Safety ($31.1 million) • Proposition 17: Health and Human Services ($11.1 million) • Proposition 18: Library, Museum, & Cultural Arts Facilities ($13.4 million) 2012 Voter-Approved Bonds Grand Total: $306.7 million 2012 Voter-Approved Bonds Total Approved: $306.7 million Overall By Proposition $25.2 million remaining (8.2%) (10.4%) $160,000,000 $140,000,000 $120,000,000 $100,000,000 $80,000,000 $60,000,000 $40,000,000 $20,000,000 $0 (7.3%) (0%) (12.0%) (0.7%) (5.6%) Prop 12 Prop 13 Prop 14 Prop 16 Prop 17 Prop 18 Remaining $281.5 million obligated (91.8%) As of FY 2021 year-end 2016 Voter-Approved Bonds • Proposition 1 (Mobility Bond): $720,000,000 for improvements to Loop 360 corridor, Spicewood Springs Road, Old Bee Caves Road Bridge, Anderson Mill Road, intersection of RM 620 and RM 2222, Parmer Lane, North Lamar Boulevard, Burnet Road, Airport Boulevard, East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard/FM 969, South Lamar Boulevard, East Riverside Drive, Guadalupe Street, Slaughter Lane, William Cannon Drive, Rundberg Lane, East Colony Park Loop Road, South Congress Avenue, Manchaca and South Pleasant Valley Road; sidewalks, Safe Routes to School, urban trails, bikeways, fatality reduction strategies, and the following local mobility substandard streets/capital renewal projects: Falwell Lane, William Cannon Overpass Bridge, FM 1626, Cooper Lane, Ross Road, Circle S Road, Rutledge Spur, Davis Lane, Latta Drive/Brush Country, Johnny Morris Road, and Brodie Lane 2016 Voter-Approved Bonds Total Approved: $720.0 million Overall $273.1M obligated (37.9%) $446.9M remaining (62.1%) As of FY 2021 year-end 2018 Voter-Approved Bonds • Proposition A: Affordable Housing ($250.0 million) • Proposition B: Library, Museum, and Cultural Arts Facilities ($128.0 million) • Proposition C: Parks and Recreation ($149.0 million) • Proposition D: Flood Mitigation, Open Space, and Water Quality Protection (184.0 million) • Proposition …

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Special Events Task ForceNov. 17, 2021

20211117-2A: SETF Recommended Changes to Chapter 4-20 original pdf

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SPECIAL EVENTS TASK FORCE - RECOMMENDATION 20211117-2A Date: 11/17/2021 Subject: Recommended Changes to the Special Events Ordinance Motioned By: Jeff Smith Recommendation: Modify sections 4-20-1 and 4-20-21 of City Code (Special Events) Description of Recommendation to Council: RECOMMENDATION #1 4-20-1 (14) SPECIAL EVENT means an event that Seconded By: Laurel White (a) Has 100 or more attendees per day 50 or more attendees at any time at a city facility, other than the Austin Convention Center, Long Center, City Hall, or Palmer Events Center; (b) Impacts a city street, sidewalk, alley, walkway, or other city public right-of-way other than as permitted under Chapter 14-6 (Temporary Street Closures); or (c) Is temporary, involves 100 or more attendees per day 50 or more attendees at any time; and (i.) (ii.) Is inconsistent with the permanent use to which the property may legally be used, or the occupancy levels permitted on the property; and Includes one of the following: set up of temporary structures, including, but not limited to, tents, stages, or fences; use of sound equipment in an area described in Section 4-20-43(A); or provision of food or beverages, including alcohol. RECOMMENDATION #2 4-20-21 CATEGORIES OF SPECIAL EVENTS (B) A Tier 2 event is a special event that: attendees per day; or (1) Is an assembly lasting at a city facility that estimates attendance at less than 2,500 (2) is an assembly lasting four days or less, that is held primarily on private property, and that estimates attendances at less than 2,500 attendees per day; or 1 of 2 (3) is stationary and impacts up to two blocks of a street sidewalk, or city right of way. RECOMMENDATION #3 4-20-21 CATEGORIES OF SPECIAL EVENTS (B) A Tier 2 event is a special event that: attendees per day; or at one time. (1) Is an assembly lasting at a city facility that estimates attendance at less than 2,500 (2) is an assembly that is held primarily on private property and that estimates attendances at less than 2,500 attendees per day; or at one time is stationary and impacts up to two blocks of a street sidewalk, or city right of way. Rationale: RECOMMENDATION #1 This change would bring the Special Events definition into alignment with the International Fire Code definition of an event. This would also expand the protections in Chapter 4-20 for applicants with event attendance from 50-99 people. RECOMMENDATIONS # 2 …

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Environmental CommissionNov. 17, 2021

Approved Minutes original pdf

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ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, November 17, 2021 The Environmental Commission convened in a public meeting on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at City Hall in Council Chambers at 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701. Commissioners attending in person: Perry Bedford Haris Qureshi Rick Brimer Kevin Ramberg Linda Guerrero Jennifer Bristol Commissioner attending remotely: Audrey Barrett Bixler Pam Thompson Commissioners absent: Rachel Scott Staff in Attendance: Mel Fuechec Kaela Champlin Liz Johnston Mike McDougal Sara Hartley CALL TO ORDER Chair Guerrero called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers should sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order; you will receive a three-minute allotment to discuss topics not posted on the agenda. None 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approval of the November 3, 2021 Environmental Commission Regular Meeting Minutes (5 minutes) A motion to approve the November 3, 2021 Environmental Commission Regular Meeting Minutes was approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Bedford’s second on a 8-0 vote. Commissioner Scott was absent. 1 2. 3. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Approve the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting Schedule for 2022 A motion to approve the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting Schedule for 2022 was approved on Commissioner Bedford’s motion, Commissioner Ramberg’s second on a 8-0 vote. Commissioner Scott was absent. b. Hold an emergency election for vacant Environmental Commission officer positions for the May 2021 through April 2022 (10 minutes) Commissioner Bedford nominated Commissioner Ramberg for Vice-Chair. Commissioner Bristol nominated herself for Vice-Chair. Those voting for Commissioner Ramberg were: Commissioners Brimer, Ramberg, Guerrero, Qureshi, Bedford, Bixler, and Thompson. Commissioner Bristol voted for herself (7-1). Commissioner Ramberg nominated Commissioner Bristol for secretary. Those voting for Commissioner Bristol for secretary were Commissioners Bristol, Brimer, Ramberg, Guerrero, Qureshi, Bedford, Bixler, and Thompson (8-0). PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Name: Stillwater - Double Creek Phase 2, SP-2021-0178C Applicant: Lance Rosenfield, Malone Wheeler Inc Location: 10801 Brezza Lane, Austin, Texas, 78748 Council District: District 5 Watershed: Onion Creek, Suburban Watershed, Desired Development Zone Request: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-261 to allow development in the critical water Staff: Mel Fuechec, Environmental Review Specialist Senior, DSD quality zone. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends this variance with conditions. (30 minutes) Speakers Michael Whellan Lance Rosenfield A motion to close the public hearing was approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Bedford’s second on a 8-0 vote. A motion to recommend approval of …

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Planning CommissionNov. 17, 2021

20211117-C-1: Request to Office of the City Clerk Reserve Austin City Hall - Planning Commission 2022 Meeting Schedule.pdf original pdf

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PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20211117-C-1 Subject: Request Office of City Clerk Reserve Austin City Hall per Adopted 2022 Meeting Schedule Motioned By: Commissioner Shieh Seconded By: Commissioner Schneider Date: November 17, 2021 Recommendation Planning Commission request Office of the City Clerk accept the adopted 2022 meeting schedule, per City Code, and reserve Austin City Hall meeting space accordingly. Description of Recommendation to Council 1. Austin City Code mandates the following, § 2-1-43 - MEETING REQUIREMENTS A board shall annually approve a regular meeting schedule and file the schedule with the Office of the City Clerk. 2. October 6, 2021 the Office of the City Clerk distributed the reminder for Boards and Commissions to adopt their annual meeting schedule and provided the reservation form to reserve Austin City Hall. The email in part reads, “City Hall is at capacity – priority is given to meetings that have historically met in a specific room during a specific date/time”. 3. November 9, 2021, acting on the authority and requirement of City Code, by affirmative vote, the Planning Commission in acknowledging meeting notice requirements per Government Code Chapter 551 (Open Meetings Act), adopted their 2022 meeting schedule to include date, hour and place. The adopted schedule was submitted to the Office of the City Clerk. 4. November 10, 2021, the Office of the City Clerk failed to administratively recognize the Planning Commission adopted meeting schedule by informing the commission Austin City Hall will not be reserved according to the adopted meeting schedule, only citing a City management dicision. 5. November 17, 2021, in response to the Office of the City Clerk’s failure to reserve Austin City Hall and for the reasons provided in the recommendation, the Planning Commission again requests the Office of the City Clerk reserve Austin City Hall per the adopted the 2022 meeting schedule. Vote : 8-0 For: Chair Shaw, Vice-Chair Hempel and Commissioners Azhar, Cox, Flores, Schneider, Shieh and Thompson. Absent: Commissioners Connolly, Howards, Mushtaler, Praxis and Llanes Pulido Against: None Abstain: None Attest: Andrew D. Rivera Liaison to Planning Commission THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN Resolution to Schedule Planning Commission Meetings at Austin City Hall WHEREAS, the Planning Commission is established by Charter. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission receives authority and direction from State Law, City Charter, City Code and Planning Commission Rules of Procedure. WHEREAS, the City Charter establishes the membership of the commission to include the …

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Planning CommissionNov. 17, 2021

Planning Commission November 17 2021 Minutes.pdf original pdf

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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES November 17, 2021 The Planning Commission convened in a meeting on November 17, 2021 in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas and via videoconference @ http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Chair Shaw called the Commission Meeting to order at 4:16 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Awais Azhar Grayson Cox Yvette Flores Claire Hempel – Vice-Chair Robert Schneider James Shieh Todd Shaw – Chair Jeffrey Thompson Jessica Cohen – Ex-Officio Absent: Joao Paulo Connolly Patrick Howard Jennifer Mushtaler Solveij Rosa Praxis Carmen Llanes Pulido Arati Singh – Ex-Officio Richard Mendoza – Ex-Officio CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the commencement of the meeting will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of November 9, 2021. Motion to approve minutes of November 9, 2021 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Shieh, seconded by Commissioner Schneider on a vote of 8-0. Commissioners Connolly, Howard, Mushtaler, Praxis and Llanes Pulido absent. B. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Plan Amendment: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: NPA-2021-0011.02 - Amaya Building Project; District 4 5804 North Interstate 35 Hwy SB, Tannehill Branch Creek Watershed; North Loop NP Area Roberto Amaya AKA R. Felix, Inc. Candelario Moreno Commercial to Mixed Use land use Recommended Maureen Meredith, (512) 974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department Public Hearing closed. Motion to grant Staff’s recommendation of Mixed Use land use for NPA-2021-0011.02 - Amaya Building Project located at 5804 North Interstate 35 Hwy SB was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Shieh, seconded by Commissioner Schneider on a vote of 8-0. Commissioners Connolly, Howard, Mushtaler, Praxis and Llanes Pulido absent. 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-2021-0162 - Amaya’s Building Project; District 4 5804 N IH 35 SVRD SB, Tannehill Branch Creek Watershed; North Loop NP Area Roberto C Amaya, INC Moreno Development Services (Candelario Moreno) CS-CO-NP to CS-MU-CO-NP Recommended Kate Clark, 512-974-1237, kate.clark@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department Public Hearing closed. Motion to grant Staff’s recommendation of CS-MU-CO-NP combining district zoning for C14-2021-0162 - Amaya’s Building Project located at 5804 North Interstate 35 Hwy SB was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Shieh, seconded by Commissioner Schneider on a vote of 8-0. Commissioners Connolly, Howard, Mushtaler, Praxis and …

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Planning CommissionNov. 17, 2021

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Resource Management CommissionNov. 16, 2021

Agenda original pdf

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RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION November 16, 2021 6:30 p.m. Austin Energy Headquarters; 1st Floor; Shudde Fath Conference Room 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, Texas 78723 (Note: Some members of the Resource Management Commission maybe participating by videoconference.) AGENDA Members: Jonathan Blackburn, Chair (District 8) Kaiba White, Vice Chair (District 2) Sam Angoori (District 3) Shane Johnson (District 4) Tom “Smitty” Smith (District 5) Louis Stone (District 6) Kelly Davis (District 7) Dana Harmon (District 9) Rebecca Brenneman (District 10) Lisa Chavarria (Mayor) Vacancy (District 1) For more information, please visit: www.austintexas.gov/rmc CALL MEETING TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speaker must be present and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve minutes of the August 17, 2021 Meeting of the Resource Management 2. Approve minutes of the September 21, 2021 Meeting of the Resource Management Commission. Commission. STAFF REPORTS AND BRIEFINGS 3. Generation Portfolio Announcement Briefing. ITEMS FROM COMMISSIONERS 4. Briefing from Arushi Frank of the ERCOT Innovation Caucus on demand response technologies and opportunities. (Sponsors: Blackburn; Chavarria) 5. Discussion and possible action regarding forming a Fayette Power Plant Resource Plan Working Group jointly with the EUC. (Sponsors: Blackburn; Chavarria) 6. Discussion and possible action regarding a resolution on the Texas Gas Service Conservation Programs. (Sponsors: Stone; Harmon) 7. Discussion and possible action regarding a resolution on the establishment of a community benefit charge for Texas Gas Service. (Sponsors: Stone; Harmon) T he 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 at least two days (48 hours) before the meeting date. T T Y users route through Relay T exas at 711. For more information on the Resource Management Commission , please call Natasha Goodwin (512) 322-6505. OTHER BUSINESS 8. Discussion and possible recommendation to Council on CenterPoint Energy Resources Corporation proposed Energy Efficiency Rate Tariff (Rate Schedule EE- Austin). 9. Discussion and possible action regarding the 2022 Resource Management Commission Meeting Schedule. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 10. Discuss potential future agenda items. ADJOURN T he 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 …

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Resource Management CommissionNov. 16, 2021

Austin Water Monthly Report original pdf

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RMC Monthly Report October 2021 FY22 Water Conservation Division City of Austin | Austin Water s t i n U f o r e b m u N 400 300 200 100 0 Residential Program Participation, FYTD FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 253 200 153 163 119 122 12 15 8 2 29 20 31 7 17 13 11 15 0 11 Watering Timer Irrigation Upgrade Irrigation Audits Rainwater Harvesting WaterWise Landscape + Rainscape RMC Monthly Report – October 2021 02 s t i n U f o r e b m u N 60 50 40 30 20 0 Commercial & Multifamily Program Participation, FYTD FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 54 10 8 11 1 0 0 2 3 0 0 0 0 3 2 1 0 Commercial Audit Commercial Process Rebates Commercial Kitchen Rebates Rainwater Harvesting RMC Monthly Report – October 2021 03 $450,000 $400,000 $350,000 $300,000 $ e v i t n e c n I $250,000 $200,000 $150,000 $100,000 $50,000 $0 Rebates and Incentives Budget, FYTD FY22 Total Budget Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 $420,000 $245,000 $65,000 $- $- $12,604.98 Commercial Commercial Multi-Family Multi-Family Residential Residential RMC Monthly Report – October 2021 04 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 Water Waste/Watering Restrictions Enforcement Activity, FYTD Warnings Issued and 311 Reports 104 45 Oct Warnings 311 Reports Current Drought Response Stage: Conservation Stage RMC Monthly Report – October 2021 05 Regulated Compliance Program Activity, October 3086 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 230 182 25 235 57 Commercial Facility Irrigation Assessments Commercial Vehicle Wash Facility Efficiency Assessment Cooling Tower Efficiency Assessments Compliant Non-Compliant RMC Monthly Report – October 2021 06 Total Public Outreach Activity, FYTD Populations Reached FY21 FY22 Number of Events FY21 FY22 3 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 0 25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 0 0 0 0 1,560 0 0 0 Community Events School Presentations Community Events School Presentations RMC Monthly Report – October 2021 07 Total Social Media Activity, FYTD Oct s n o i t c a r e t n I f o r e b m u N 45,000 40,000 35,000 30,000 25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 0 Facebook Twitter Monthly activity by platform Instagram RMC Monthly Report – October 2021 08 Reclaimed Water Usage G M 1,800.00 1,600.00 1,400.00 1,200.00 1,000.00 800.00 600.00 400.00 200.00 0.00 Quarter IV Quarter III Quarter II Quarter I FY16 429.05 336.04 …

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Customer Energy Solutions FY22 Savings Report original pdf

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Customer Energy Solutions FY22 YTD MW Savings Report As of October 2021 Energy Efficiency Services EES- Appliance Efficiency Program EES- Home Performance ES - Rebate EES- AE Weatherization & CAP Weatherization - D.I. EES-School Based Education EES- Strategic Partnership Between Utilities & Retailers EES- Multifamily Rebates EES- Multifamily WX-D.I.+ EES- Commercial Rebate EES- Small Business Energy Efficiency TOTAL Demand Response (DR) - Annual Incremental DR- Power Partner DR- Load Coop Demand Response (DR) TOTAL Green Building GB- Residential Ratings GB- Residential Energy Code GB- Integrated Modeling Incentive GB- Multifamily Ratings GB- Multifamily Energy Code GB- Commercial Ratings GB- Commercial Energy Code Green Building TOTAL CES MW Savings Grand TOTAL Residential Totals Commercial Totals MW Goal 2.60 1.30 0.57 0.01 1.75 0.65 1.00 6.00 2.00 15.88 MW Goal 6.40 2.00 8.40 MW Goal 0.50 6.21 0.56 1.55 7.04 8.00 14.72 38.57 MW To Date 0.17 0.05 0.09 0.02 0.22 0.02 0.15 0.71 0.34 MW To Date 0.34 MW To Date 0.01 0.54 0.00 0.22 0.46 0.11 0.85 2.17 Percentage 7% 4% 15% 180% 12% 0% 0% 0% 8% Percentage 5% 0% Percentage 1% 9% 0% 14% 7% 1% 6% Participant Type Participants To Date MWh To Date 209 38 47 984 19,691 285.77 70.67 139.61 127.27 1,212.31 Customers Customers Customers Participants Products Sold Apt Units Apt Units Customers Customers 3 6 1,287 33.95 246.95 2,116.53 Rebate Budget $ 1,500,000 $ 1,600,000 $ 2,577,000 $ 200,000 $ 1,000,000 $ 900,000 $ 1,800,000 $ 2,250,000 $ 1,100,000 $ 12,927,000 Spent to Date $ 130,141 $ 101,729.92 $ 1,396.28 $ 99,969.54 $ - $ $ $ 94,810.80 158,945.74 586,993 Participant Type Participants To Date MWh To Date 239 Devices Customers 239 0.00 Rebate Budget $ 1,499,910 $ 2,000,000 $ 3,499,910 $ $ $ 20,775 2,913 23,688 Participant Type Participants To Date MWh To Date 9 414 0 146 805 134 1,334 1,374 Customers Customers Customers Dwellings Dwellings 1,000 sf 1,000 sf 10 701 0 332 1,149 370 2,639 5,200 Rebate Budget $ - $ - $ 80,360 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 80,360.00 Spent to Date $ - $ - MW Goal 62.85 MW To Date 3.22 Percentage Participant Type Participants To Date MWh To Date 2,900 7,316.94 Rebate Budget $ 16,507,270 Spent to Date $ 610,681 20.99 41.31 1.42 1.80 21,631 2,428 2546.82 4770.12 $ $ 11,076,910 5,350,000 $ $ 354,011 256,670 Thermal Energy Storage TOTAL 0.00 0.00 0 …

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Resource Management CommissionNov. 16, 2021

Item 3: Generation Portfolio Announcement Briefing original pdf

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Item 3 Generation Portfolio Update Fayette Power Project, Decker Unit 2 and Nacogdoches Power Project Pat Sweeney Vice President, Power Production Nov. 16, 2021 © 2021 Austin Energy Announcement Highlights •Negotiations stall over Fayette Power Project •Decker 2 steam unit to shut down in March 2022 •Nacogdoches biomass plant to be available year-round Fayette Power Project Photo courtesy LCRA Decker Creek Power Station Nacogdoches Power Project 2 Negotiations stall over Fayette Power Project (FPP) •Background: Austin Energy co-owns FPP with LCRA; Austin Energy’s portion is 50% of two of the three units; LCRA manages the plant. •Joint ownership agreement does not set out how one party can retire only its share of the project. •Unable to reach terms that would allow Austin Energy to shut down its share. 3 Negotiations stall over Fayette Power Project •What’s next? • Austin Energy will continue to run its portion of FPP but will minimize scheduled output using REACH • The REACH strategy considers the cost of carbon in utility’s offers to sell generation from FPP. • Continue to negotiate with LCRA to retire Austin Energy’s share of FPP. 4 Decker Steam Unit 2 to Close March 2022 City Council approved closure in 2017 Age Less Efficient Increasing difficult to maintain, secure replacement parts and technical expertise Requires more natural gas per megawatt hour of power compared to newer, more efficient units Lower Carbon Emissions Part of comprehensive resource plan and commitment to lower carbon footprint 5 Decker Steam Unit 2 to Close March 2022 City Council approved closure in 2017 •Notice of Suspension of Operations (NSO) to ERCOT • Required at least 150 days prior to anticipated retirement date. • Effective retirement date: March 31, 2022. • If ERCOT determines unit needs to continue operating, it can pursue a Reliability Must-Run (RMR) commitment with Austin Energy. •What’s next? • Decker’s four 50 MW gas turbines continue to be available and can be quickly dispatched when needed. 6 Nacogdoches Biomass Plant Available Year-Round •Background: • Plant powered by wood waste fuel. • Previously under “seasonable mothball” status, meaning it was made available to run only during high energy demand summer months. • Utility purchased plant in 2019. • Purchasing the plant saved the utility ~$275M in additional costs over the remaining term of a previous agreement. •Improved operations + current market conditions = more economical to be available year-round. 7 Current Austin Energy Generation …

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