ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20220518 004a Date: May 18, 2022 Subject: 1881 Westlake Drive, SP-2021-0349D Seconded by: Perry Bedford Motion by: Jennifer Bristol RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting to vary from LDC 25-8- 281(C)(2)(b) to allow the construction within 150-foot of a rimrock Critical Environmental Feature (CEF). WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the site is located in the Lake Austin and Bee Creek watersheds, Water Supply Rural, Drinking Water Protection Zone. WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that staff recommends this variance with conditions, having determined the findings of fact to have been met. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the variance request with the following: Staff Conditions: 1. Remove existing boat dock and access path as specified on plans. 2. restore disturbed areas per City Standard Specification 609S. 3. All construction to occur via barge. VOTE: 11-0 For: Bedford, Qureshi, Scott, Thompson, Schiera, Barrett Bixler, Nickells, Bristol, Ramberg, Aguirre, Brimer Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: None 1 Approved By: Kevin Ramberg, Environmental Commission Chair 2
1 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20220518 004b Date: May 18, 2022 Subject: Crossroads Logistics Center Additions, SP-2021-0169D Seconded by: Perry Bedford Motion by: Jennifer Bristol RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill over 4 feet up to 17 feet. WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the site is located in the Gilleland Creek, Suburban watershed, Desired Development Zone. WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that staff recommends this variance, having determined the findings of fact to have been met. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the variance request with the following: Staff Conditions: Increase setback area by a minimum of 1.09 acres for existing CEF. • • Preserve trees/natural areas. • Apply City of Austin Landscaping Ordinance on ETJ site. • • Provide structural containment of fill with a retaining wall. Increase tree inches on-site/mitigation. VOTE 11-0 For: Bedford, Qureshi, Scott, Thompson, Schiera, Barrett Bixler, Nickells, Bristol, Ramberg, Aguirre, Brimer Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: None Approved By: Kevin Ramberg, Environmental Commission Chair 2
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Downtown Commission Recommendation Number: 20220518-2c Downtown Public Improvement District Authorization The Downtown Commission recommends that the Austin City Council support the authorization of the Downtown Public Improvement District. Commissioner Joel Sher Seconded By: Commissioner Ralph Ishmael Date of Approval: May 18, 2022 For: Chair August Harris, Vice Chair Christopher Lehman, Commissioner Ralph Ishmael, Commissioner Laura Templeton, Commissioner Joel Sher, Commissioner Megan Meisenbach, Absent: Commissioner Kelan Robinson, Commissioner Josh Lickteig, Commissioner Mike Lavigne. Commissioner Preston Reine was off the dais. Vacant: Commissioner District 3 Attest: Christine Maguire, Commission Executive Liaison, Economic Development Department Christine Maguire, Economic Development Department Recommendation Motioned By: Vote 6-0 Against: None Abstain: None
SPECIAL EVENTS TASK FORCE - RECOMMENDATION 20220518-2A Seconded By: Dan Carroll Date: 5/23/2022 Subject: Recommendations to Improve Public Safety Department Staffing for Special Events Motioned By: Ingrid Weigand Description of Recommendations to Council: Encourage the use of third-party contracts to bolster public safety departments’ staffing for special events. RECOMMENDATION #1 Authorize the Austin Police Department to enter agreements, such as what was authorized by City Council in Item #56 on their February 17, 2022 Meeting– File#22-1375 annually, as needed, in perpetuity. RECOMMENDATION #2 Encourage City Council to remove any barriers in the contract with the Austin Fire Department to enter into third-party agreements to help supplement their work. Rationale: RECOMMENDATION #1 The Special Events Task Force would like APD to be able to enter into these agreements annually, if needed, without requiring Council approval each year. RECOMMENDATIONS # 2 The Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Austin and Austin Firefighters Association Local 975 states that only Fire Fighters can perform fire prevention duties, not civilians. As such, it is unclear what, if any, responsibilities could be performed by third-party vendors to support or supplement the work of AFD. Vote For: James Russell, Jeff Smith, Dan Carroll, Shelley Phillips, Mandi Thomas, Frances Thompson, Ingrid Weigand, Laurel White Against: 1 of 2 Abstain: Cindy Lo Absent: Bobby Garza, Heath Riddles-Sanchez Attest: Brydan Summers Special Events Task Force Liaison Development Services Department 2 of 2
Downtown Commission May 18, 2022 D I A N N A G R E Y, H O M E L ES S S T R AT EGY O F F I C E R Today’s Topics Camping Ordinance HEAL Initiative Summit & American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Investment Framework Homelessness Social Service & Housing Solicitations Housing Production Cold Weather Shelter & Crisis Shelter Downtown Austin Alliance: Monthly Unsheltered Homeless Count Public Space Management Summary of Local & State Public Camping Laws Proposition B – Effective 5/11/2021 HB 1925 – Effective 9/1/2021 Phased implementation. COA routes citations or arrests through the Downtown Austin Community Court (DACC). COA routes citations or arrests through the Downtown Austin Community Court (DACC). § 9‐4‐11 Prohibited Public Camping • Establishes a misdemeanor offense if a person camps in a public area that is not designated as a camping area by the Parks and Recreation Department. § 9‐4‐13 Prohibited Solicitation • A person commits an offense if the person solicits in an aggressive manner. § 9‐4‐14 Prohibited Sitting or Lying in Downtown Area Establishes a State‐wide prohibition on public camping. Defines responsibility for storage of personal belongings. Creates pathway for local entities to apply to State for approval of designated and resourced camping locations. Local entities found by a court to be in violation of the law will lose all State grant funds for a period of two years. 242 citations or individual enforcement actions as of 4/22/2022 HEAL Initiative Housing‐Focused Encampment Assistance Link Encampments Receiving HEAL Intervention to Date Terrazas Branch Library Menchaca/Ben White underpass 183/Oak Knoll underpass Lady Bird Lake Hike & Bike Trail (near Buford Tower) Old San Antonio Road/Slaughter Creek IH‐35 Frontage Road/St. Johns Avenue West Bouldin Creek (near Dougherty Arts Center & Alliance Children’s Garden) St. John Neighborhood Park Gillis Park Fiscal Year 2022 Goal: Actual through 5/17/22: Inception to date: Shelter Acceptance Rate: 200 Served 119 256 90% Race Equity: HEAL Relative to the Homeless and Travis County Population Hispanic / Latin(o(a)(x) 34% 27% 11% 8% 37% 40% Black / African American White 55% 49% 72% 0% 10% 20% Travis County 30% 50% 60% 70% 80% HEAL 40% Homelessness Population The Summit Investment Plan A summary of the outcomes and investments by category People Served or Housing Units Year 1 1,008 Year 3 2,089 Year 2 …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, May 18, 2022 The Environmental Commission convened in a public meeting on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at the Permitting and Development Center (PDC) Room 1406, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, Texas 78752 Commissioners attending in person: Haris Qureshi Rachel Scott Melinda Schiera Jen Bristol Kevin Ramberg Ana Aguirre Rick Brimer Audrey Barrett Bixler Commissioner attending remotely: Perry Bedford Pam Thompson Colin Nickells Commissioners absent: None Staff in Attendance: Eric Brown Kaela Champlin John Clement Jameson Courtney Katie Coyne Susan Daniels Tunde Daramola Shamir Dorsey Donna Galati Joydeep Goswami Liz Johnston Mike McDougal Leslie Lilly Kevin Shunk CALL TO ORDER Chair Ramberg called the meeting to order at 6:03 P.M. 1 1. 2. 3. 4. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers who register 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. None APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approval of the May 4, 2022 Environmental Commission Regular Meeting Minutes (5 minutes) A motion to approve the May 4, 2022 Environmental Commission Regular Meeting Minutes was approved on Commissioner Bedford’s motion, Commissioner Scott’s second on a 10-0. Commissioner Barrett Bixler was off the dais. ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER UPDATES a. Update on Samsung wastewater spill—Katie Coyne, Environmental Officer, Watershed Protection Department (5 minutes) Item conducted as posted. No action taken. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Discuss and consider an ordinance amending Title 25 of the City Code related to floodplain regulations. City Staff: Kevin Shunk and Jameson Courtney, Watershed Engineering Division Manager, Watershed Protection Department (30 minutes) A motion to approve the proposed code changes related to floodplain regulations was approved with conditions on Commissioner Bristol’s motion, Commissioner Ramberg’s second on a 9-2 vote. Those voting aye were Commissioners Qureshi, Schiera, Ramberg, Bristol, Barrett Bixler, Aguirre, Thompson, Bedford, and Nickells. Those voting nay were Commissioners Scott and Brimer. b. Discuss and consider a recommendation on proposed changes to City Land Development Code Title 25 (§ 25-1, § 25-2, § 25-8) to address challenges to the successful design and construction of public mobility projects in the right-of-way (30 minutes) A motion to approve the proposed code changes to City Land Development Code Title 25 (§ 25-1, § 25-2, § 25-8) was approved with conditions on Commissioner Bristol’s motion, Commissioner Ramberg’s second on an 8-3 vote. Those voting …
Special Events Task Force MAY 2022 Meeting Minutes Wednesday, May 18, 2022 Permitting and Development Center – First Floor, Room 1401 2: 00 p.m. ‐ 4:00 p.m. Taskforce Members in Attendance: Jeff Smith, Mandi Thomas, Laurel White, Ingrid Weigand, Frances Thompson, Dan Carroll, Cindy Lo Staff in Attendance: Sara Henry (ACE), Mike Jones (APD), Quentin Prior (AFD), Bill Manno (ACE), Brydan Summers (ACE), Brian Block (DSD), Frances Hargrove (ATD), Jason Maurer (PARD), Kevin Parker (EMS), Quentin Prior (AFD), Iby Setzer (ARR), Tara Long (DSD), Robert Alvarado (Code) Task Force Members Joining Virtually: James Russell, Shelley Phillips CALL TO ORDER: Co‐Chair Smith called the task force to order at 2:02 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: No public communication 1. APPROVAL OF APRIL MINUTES: The task force unanimously approved the meeting minutes for April 2022. 2. OLD BUSINESS A. Public Safety Staffing The Task Force unanimously approved two recommendations to be sent to City Council related to public safety department staffing at special events. The adopted recommendation language is: 1) Authorize the Austin Police Department to enter agreements, such as what was authorized by City Council in Item #56 on their February 17, 2022 Meeting– File#22‐1375 annually, as needed, in perpetuity. 2) Encourage City Council to remove any barriers in the contract with the Austin Fire Department to enter into third‐party agreements to help supplement their work. B. City Staffing, Non‐Public Safety The Task Force discussed their desire for the City to hire more staff to ensure quick processing of special event permit applications and staffing on‐site, as well as the desire to have an expedited permitting option. The Task Force discussed creating a recommendation to send to Council soon, as there are budget considerations and we are entering budget season. Co‐chair Russell committed to drafting recommendation language for consideration in the June meeting. C. Special Event Reporting The Task force discussed the need for reporting, including all data fields identified in the Subcommittee on Reporting’s proposed recommendation document. In particular, the need to provide reporting for Tier 3 and Tier 4 events and make that publicly available. Brydan Summers advised there are staff concerns around being able to respond to the inclusion of reporting in the Special Events Ordinance, and that though this is a project staff intend to work on, though it is not a high priority. The Task Force discussed putting language in the ordinance that guides staff and includes some …
Tourism Commission May 18, 2022 - 3 pm Hybrid via Video Conferencing and City Hall Chambers Room 1001 301 W. Second St. Austin, Texas 78701 MINUTES In Attendance: Greg Chanon Ed Bailey Rachel Magee Bill Bunch Ken Smith John Riedie Mike Cannatti Absence: Alta Alexander Lois Rodriguez Staff and Other In Attendance: Felicia Ojeda, Austin Convention Center Department, Staff liaison Trisha Tatro, Austin Convention Center Department, Director Katy Zamesnik, Austin Convention Center Department, Chief Administrative Officer 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER a. Meeting called to order at 3:10 pm by Chair, Rachel Magee 2. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS: a. No Public Communications 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the March 21, 2022, minutes. i. Vice Chair Smith moved to approve the minutes. Commissioner Chanon seconded the motion. ii. Commissioner Cannatti request a spell check for Joy Casnovsky name. iii. March minutes received unanimous approval votes by commissioners. 4. NEW BUSINESS The Commission discussed the following agenda item: a. Report from the Austin Convention Center Department, Director Trisha Tatro and Chief Administrative Officer Katy Zamesnik i. Commissioner Chanon asked clarification from presentation ii. Commissioner Bunch requested updated financial analysis on this expansion update presentation, requested a summarize of the financial model, requested operational cost report during construction phase, share the RFQ of the architectural design and services iii. Commissioner Bailey requested clarification of the different phases of demolition, number of hotels to during the construction- expansion phase, and Commissioner Smith requested number of rooms with the new hotel growth iv. Commissioner Cannatti asked about expansion concepts and revenue v. Chair Magee requested convention center business throughout the city to minimize event jobs, construction- expansion concept compared to other city convention centers 5. OLD BUSINESS The Commission discussed the following agenda item: a. Election of the Vice Chair position i. ii. Commissioner Riedie motioned to nominate Commissioner Smith as Vice Chair. Commissioner Chanon seconded the motion. All commissioner (Chair Magee, Commissioners Cannatti, Bailey, Chanon, Smith, Riedie, and Bunch) voted with approval of Commissioner Smith’s nomination as the newly appointed Vice Chair. 6. NEW BUSINESS The Commission discussed the following agenda item: b. Report from the Parks and Environment Working Group on any updates or make new appointments i. Commissioner Cannatti updated the board on a new appointed member of the working group. a. George Cofer, Hill Country Conservancy c. Report from the TPID working group on any updates or make new appointments i. …
BOND OVERSIGHT COMMISSION May 18, 2022 2:00 PM Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Bond Oversight Commission participated by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. BOND OVERSIGHT COMMISSION MINUTES The Bond Oversight Commission convened in a regular meeting on May 20, 2022 with Social Distancing Modifications and some commissioners participating via WebEx conference. Chair Rodriguez called the meeting to order at 2:01 PM Board Members in Attendance: Santiago Rodriguez, Chair Sumit DasGupta, Vice-Chair Cesar Benavides Michael Drohan Stephen Gonzalez Francoise Luca Kristin Weaver Nicole Wren Wolfgang Niedert Staff in Attendance: Tina Van Wie, Financial Services Anna Martin, Austin Transportation Eric Bailey, Public Works ___ CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the minutes from the April 20, 2022 Bond Oversight Commission meeting. The minutes for the meeting of April 20, 2022 were approved with a motion by Commissioner Drohan, Commissioner Niedert second on a 9-0 vote, with Commissioners Curry and John McNabb absent. a. Introduction of a newly appointed member to the Bond Oversight Commission 2. DISCUSSION 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Staff briefing from the Austin Police Department related to the 2012 bond program Item postponed due to staff unavailability. b. Staff briefing from the Transportation and Public Works Departments related to the 2012, 2016, 2018, and 2020 bond programs BOND OVERSIGHT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES May 18, 2022 Staff the briefed the commissioners on the status of the 2012, 2016, 2018, and 2020 bond programs regarding various Austin Transportation and Public Works projects. ATD and PW then took questions from commissioners. 4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. Calendar b. Update from treasury c. Austin Police Department d. Potential website relating to public improvement bonds ADJOURN Chair Rodriguez adjourned the meeting at 2:58 pm. 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 Tina Van Wie, Financial Services Department, at 512-974-7962, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Bond Oversight Commission, please contact Tina Van Wie at 512-974-7921. 2
C I T Y O F A U S T I N | M a y 1 8 , 2 0 2 2 Bond Oversight Commission Bond Oversight Commission C I T Y O F A U S T I N | M a y 1 8 , 2 0 2 2 Bond Oversight Commission Bond Oversight Commission Our Vision Ensure efficiency, equity, timeliness, and accountability in the implementation of existing and future City bond programs. Our Goals The mayor and council shall work with the commission to set priorities and goals for each new bond issue to be submitted to the voters. The commission shall advise the council on proposed bonds and the implementation of projects approved in bond elections. Our Mission 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 issues or cash commitments made. C I T Y O F A U S T I N | M a y 1 8 , 2 0 2 2 Bond Oversight Commission I T E M 3 b . Transpor tation and Mobility Bond Oversight Commission 2012 – Proposition 12 2016 – Proposition 1 2018 – Proposition G 2020 – Proposition B P r e s e n t e r s : Anna Martin, Austin Transportation Eric Bailey, Public Works C I T Y O F A U S T I N | M a y 1 8 , 2 0 2 2 B o n d O v e r s i g h t C o m m i s s i o n | p g . 4 2012 ‐ PROPOSITION 12 Transportation and Mobility 2016 ‐ PROPOSITION 1 Transportation and Mobility BOND BALANCES Voter-approved $143,299,000 $720,000,000 100% 100% Appropriated Bond Oversight Commission $143,295,000 $720,000,000 Appropriated Appropriated $4,640,333 $75,334,482 Encumbered Spent $125,329,793 Committed $129,970,126 Available $13,328,874 Data thru Fiscal Year 2022 Q2 $240,547,722 $315,882,203 $404,117,797 44% C I T Y O F A U S T I N | M a y 1 8 , 2 0 2 2 B o n d O v e r s i g h t C o m m i s s i o n | p g . 5 2018 ‐ …
RMC Monthly Report April 2022 FY22 Water Conservation Division City of Austin | Austin Water Residential Program Participation, FY22 YTD FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 413 400 300 200 s t i n U f o r e b m u N 100 0 253 200 153 120 108 12 15 8 29 31 20 19 Watering Timer Irrigation Upgrade Irrigation Audits Drought Survival Tools WaterWise Landscape Rainwater Harvesting 163 119 122 69 66 66 16 13 11 15 3 + Rainscape RMC Monthly Report – April 2022 02 60 50 40 30 20 0 Commercial and Multifamily Program Participation, FY22 YTD 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 – April 2022 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, FY22 YTD FY22 Total Budget Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 $420,000 $245,000 $65,000 $49,620.39 $- $- Commercial Commercial Multi-Family Multi-Family Residential Residential RMC Monthly Report – April 2022 04 Water Waste/Watering Restrictions Enforcement Activity, FY22 YTD Warnings Issued and 311 Reports 119 97 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 45 Oct 53 38 4 Jan 76 61 66 2 Nov 3 Dec 1 Feb 3 Mar 0 Apr Warnings 311 Reports Current Drought Response Stage: Conservation Stage RMC Monthly Report – April 2022 05 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 Regulated Compliance Program Activity, April 2022 3247 309 173 41 228 69 Commercial Facility Irrigation Assessments Commercial Vehicle Wash Facility Efficiency Assessment Cooling Tower Efficiency Assessments Compliant Non-Compliant RMC Monthly Report – April 2022 06 Total Public Outreach Activity, FY22 YTD Number of Events FY21 FY22 Populations Reached FY21 FY22 6 3 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 0 1,560 605 Community Events School Presentations Community Events School Presentations 0 0 0 0 RMC Monthly Report – April 2022 07 Total Social Media Activity, FY22 YTD Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr s n o i t c a r e t n I f o r e b m u N 4,500,000 4,000,000 3,500,000 3,000,000 2,500,000 2,000,000 1,500,000 1,000,000 500,000 0 Facebook Twitter Monthly activity by platform Instagram RMC Monthly Report – April 2022 …
Quarterly Rebates by District and Outside of COA Customer Energy Solutions FY22 – Quarter 2 Report As of March 31, 2022 $4.9M $3.7M $6,000,000 $5,000,000 $4,000,000 $3,000,000 $2,000,000 $1,000,000 $- Q1 Q2 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 Outside COA 7 Solar PBI not included. Rebates paid may not align with AE Finance eCombs system as of March 31, 2022. Dollars are unaudited. Data is as of May 8, 2022 and is not a complete year. Energy Efficiency Services Residential Programs AE Weatherization (WAP) – Direct Install In Q2 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. 1 • 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 Q2, 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) • 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 the Third Party QA /QC inspections in Q1. Performance resumed promote program ENERGY control, quality Home STAR with Instant Savings is pursuing a rebate for Austin Water in Instant Savings for Spring 2022 pilot for hose-end timers. Vendor CLEAResult in SPUR – Instant Savings • beta testing. • The vendor held four instore events this quarter to bring awareness to Instant Savings, Power Partner and other EES programs. The field representative was able to provide education on lighting (esp. Holiday lighting), the Power Partner Seasonal special and general energy efficiency questions. • Direct Install - Low-income outreach with Foundation Communities (FC) – Residents of 11 out of a total 23 properties have received weatherization kits. The pandemic has had quite an impact on delivering …
