CITY OF AUSTIN COMMISSION FOR WOMEN REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, November 3, 12:00 p.m. City Hall Board & Commission Room (Room 1101) 301 W. Second St. Austin, TX 78701 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten (10) 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. a. Consider approval of the minutes from the Commission for Women regular meeting on a. Discussion and possible action regarding updates from the following working groups: 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES July 7, 2021. 2. OLD BUSINESS i. Homelessness ii. Safety iii. Health iv. Recognition of Equity for Women and Girls b. Discussion and possible action regarding updates from the Joint Inclusion Committee. c. Discussion and possible action regarding 2021 and 2022 Commission Working Groups. d. Discussion and possible action regarding the City of Austin FY2022 budget. 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Presentation by Carlos Soto, Research Analyst, Community Action Network (CAN), followed by discussion and possible action on the CAN 2021 Dashboard Report, Race Equity Action Framework, and COVID-19 Response website. b. Discussion and possible action to approve the 2022 meeting schedule. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please contact Jonathan Babiak, Office of Civil Rights, at 512-974-3203 or jonathan.babiak@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Commission for Women, please contact Jonathan Babiak, Office of Civil Rights, at 512-974-3203 or jonathan.babiak@austintexas.gov.
1. 2. Regular Meeting of the Environmental Commission November 3, 2021 at 6:00 P.M. Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Environmental Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live COMMISSIONERS: Haris Qureshi (D-1) Rachel Scott (D-2) Pam Thompson (D-3) Katie Coyne (D-4) Vice Chair Jennifer Bristol (D-7) Kevin Ramberg (D-8) Vacant (D-6) Audrey Barrett Bixler (D-5) Linda Guerrero (D-9) Chair _________________________________________________________________________________ Richard Brimer (D-10) Perry Bedford (Mayor) Secretary Agenda CALL TO ORDER 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approval of the October 20, 2021 Environmental Commission Regular Meeting Minutes (5 minutes) PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Name: Park 183 Buildings 6 & 7, SP-2021-0072C Applicant: Nick Brown, P.E., LDC Location: 4201 W Parmer Lane, Suite C – 100, Austin, Texas, 78727 Council District: District 2 Staff: Tunde Daramola, Environmental Review Specialist Senior, Development Services Department 1 Watershed: Onion Creek Watershed, Suburban, Desired Development Zone Request: Variance request is as follows: 1. Request to vary from 25-8-342 to allow fill over 4 feet up to 17 feet. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends this variance with conditions. (30 minutes) b. Name: 4315 City Park Water Service Extension Request #5216 Applicant: Eddy Salazar, A New Hope Investments, LLC (applicant) and Mauricio Quintero-Rangel, PE, Servant Engineering & Consulting, PLLC (engineer) Location: 4315 City Park Road, Austin, Texas, 78730 Council District: Limited Purpose Jurisdiction (Adjacent to Council District 10) Staff: Kaela Champlin, Environmental Program Coordinator, Watershed Protection Department Watershed: Coldwater Creek Watershed, Water Supply Rural, Drinking Water Protection Zone Request: Water Service Extension Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of this water service extension request. (30 minutes) c. Name: 8921 US Hwy 290 West Wastewater Service Extension Request #4796 Applicant: Joe Longaro, P.E., LJA Engineering, Inc. Location: 8921 US 290 Hwy West, Austin, Texas 78737 Council District: Austin 2-mile Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Staff: Kaela Champlin, Environmental Program Coordinator, Watershed Protection Department Watershed: Slaughter Creek Watershed, Barton Springs Zone, Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone, Drinking Water Protection Zone Request: Wastewater Service Extension Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the wastewater service extension. (30 minutes) 3. COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Urban Forestry Committee –Pam Thompson, Richard Brimer, and Linda Guerrero b. Report on the Joint …
PARK 183 BUILDINGS 6 & 7 4800 DISTRIBUTION DR. & 7900 INDUSTRY WAY SP-2021-0072C Tunde Daramola Environmental Review Specialist Senior Development Services Department 1 OUTLINE • Property Data • Background • Existing Conditions • Topography • Variance Request • Proposed Site Plan and Grading Conditions • Retaining Structures • Variance Recommendation 2 PROPERTY DATA • Onion Creek Watershed Park 183 Buildings 6 & 7 • Suburban Watershed Classification • Desired Development Zone • City of Austin Full Purpose Jurisdiction • Not located over Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone • Council District 2 • No Critical Environmental Features NTS North 3 SITE LOCATION AUSTIN FULL PURPOSE AUSTIN ETJ EDWARDS AQUIFER RECHARGE ZONE EDWARDS AQUIFER CONTRIBUTING ZONE North 4 BACKGROUND • • • • The site development proposes two warehousing and distribution facilities approximately 300,000 square feet with associated loading docks, surface parking and utility connections. Property lies within an industrial zone LI-CO with similar warehouse buildings ranging between 115,000 square feet to 160,000 square feet. This site offers a reasonable location for large industrial manufacturing warehouses as it is located in the Desired Development Zone. No critical environmental features, no steep slope. In order to facilitate this type of development, significant levelling is required to enhance maneuverability into the loading docks, allowing trucks to operate safely. 5 BACKGROUND (CONTINUED) • • • • Existing natural ground level grades are as much as 15 feet below the finish floor elevation for the proposed new buildings. Due to the topography of the site and the size of the proposed buildings (each approximately 4 acres in size), in order to accomplish the operational criteria, fill up to 17 feet is necessary. Therefore, staff is agreeing with retaining walls provided to structurally contain the fill and minimize the amount of grading. Accessibility to portions of the building would not be achievable without this variance. 6 EXISTING CONDITIONS • Tall grasses, weeds and tree cover. (Hackberry, mesquite and chinaberry less than 19in) North 7 High Point TOPOGRAPHY • The site mostly slopes from south to north ranging between 525 to 503. Slopes vary but do not exceed 15% in any direction except for manmade drainage swale on the north side of the property. NTS North 8 VARIANCE REQUEST • To allow fill in excess of four feet and up to 17 feet within the Desired Development Zone. (LDC 25-8-342) 9 PROPOSED SITE PLAN & GRADING NTS North …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: 11/03/2021 Park 183 Buildings 6 & 7 (SP-2021-0072C) Nick Brown, P.E., LDC COUNCIL DISTRICT: 4201 W Parmer Lane, Suite C – 100, Austin, TX 78727 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: LOCATION: ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: WATERSHED: REQUEST: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: District 2 Tunde Daramola, Environmental Review Specialist Senior, DSD, 512-974-6316, Babatunde.Daramola@austintexas.gov Onion Creek Watershed, Suburban, Desired Development Zone Variance request is as follows: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill over 4 feet up to 17 feet Staff recommends this variance, having determined the findings of fact to have been met. STAFF CONDITION: Provide structural containment of fill with retaining walls. Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Project Name: Ordinance Standard: Watershed Protection Ordinance / Comprehensive Watershed Park 183 Buildings 6 & 7 Variance Request: Ordinance / Other To allow for fill exceeding 4ft for building construction Include an explanation with each applicable finding of fact. A. Land Use Commission variance determinations from Chapter 25-8-41 of the City Code: 1. 2. The requirement will deprive the applicant of a privilege available to owners of similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous development subject to similar code requirements. Yes. The variance will not be providing a special privilege to the applicant. The proposed buildings are similar in size to similarly situated property. The style of the building proposes a single finished floor building with a 4 -foot loading dock and flat truck court. In order to facilitate this type of development, significant levelling is required to enhance maneuverability into the loading docks, allowing trucks to operate safely on site. The limits of the fill do extend beyond the building as shown in the cut/fill exhibit but is contained with retaining wall structures designed in conjunction with the building walls, so the building is supported. Prior projects in this industrial development zone had a similar situation. A prime example is Crossroads Logistics Center SP-2021-0015D. Land Use Commission variances were granted to LDC 25-8-341 and 342 to allow cut and fill up to 14.3 feet and 16.5 feet, respectively. The variance: a) Is not necessitated by the scale, layout, construction method, or other design decision made by the applicant, unless the design decision provides greater overall environmental protection than is achievable without the variance; Yes. The industrial use for this project requires level loading docks, parking, and drive aisles. …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA November 3, 2021 4315 City Park Water Service Extension Request #5216 COMMISSION MEETING DATE: NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Eddy Salazar, A New Hope Investments, LLC (applicant) Mauricio Quintero-Rangel, PE, Servant Engineering & Consulting, PLLC (engineer) LOCATION: 4315 City Park Road, Austin, Texas 78730 COUNCIL DISTRICT: Limited Purpose Jurisdiction (Adjacent to Council District 10) PROJECT FILING DATE: August 31, 2021 WPD/ENVIRONMENTAL STAFF: Kaela Champlin, Environmental Program Coordinator (512) 974-3443, kaela.champlin@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: REQUEST: STAFF DETERMINATION: Coldwater Creek Watershed, Water Supply Rural, Drinking Water Protection Zone Water Service Extension Staff recommend approval of this water service extension request. MEMORANDUM October 25, 2021 Linda Guerrero, Chair, and Members of the Environmental Commission Kaela Champlin, Environmental Program Coordinator Watershed Protection Department TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: 4315 City Park Water Service Extension Request #5216 Service Extension Requests (SER) located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone and outside of the City of Austin’s full purpose jurisdiction require Council approval and review by the Environmental Commission. Watershed Protection Department staff have completed the review for 4315 City Park Water Service Extension Request (SER) #5216 and recommend approval of the request. Site Overview The site consists of a tract of approximately 8.10 acres, located at 4315 City Park Road, north of Emma Long Metro Park. The property is in the City of Austin Limited Purpose Jurisdiction and Council District 10. The site is in the Coldwater Creek Watershed and classified as Water Supply Rural. The applicant is proposing to develop a single-family home. The lot was subdivided in in 2018 (JN & H Subdivision C8J-2016-0066.0A). The applicant is requesting a water SER with one Living Unit Equivalent (LUE) to serve the proposed single-family home. Development Impacts Water: The applicant is proposing to construct approximately 350 feet of 8-inch water main from the existing 8-inch water main in City Park Road and extend south along City Park Road to the subject tract, as shown on the attached map. Wastewater: The property is proposing to utilize an onsite septic facility for wastewater service and will be subject to Travis County Code and rules for on-site sewage facilities. 1 Environmental Impacts The property is in the Coldwater Creek Watershed and is classified as Water Supply Rural and is in the Drinking Water Protection Zone. The property has three critical environmental feature seeps (CEFs) and contains buffers for four additional CEF seeps …
4315 City Park Water Service Extension Request #5216 What is an SER? • A service extension request, or SER, is an application for City water or wastewater service from a property owner or developer. • SERs are required when a property is located more than 100 feet from an accessible water or wastewater system, or when existing infrastructure isn't adequate for the proposed project demands. • Service may involve construction of a new line or an associated facility or upgrades to existing lines or facilities. • The applicant pays for the associated infrastructure, as outlined in the SER SER Process • Per the Land Development Code, SERs require Council approval if the property is in the Drinking Water Protection Zone and outside of the City's full purpose jurisdiction. • Environmental Commission and Water & Wastewater Commission review and make recommendations on SERs that require Council approval. Request Summary • Request for water service (1 LUE) • 8.10 acres • Development of one single-family home • Limited purpose jurisdiction • Drinking Water Protection Zone (DWPZ) • Coldwater Creek, Water Supply Rural • Limited Purpose Jurisdiction, Council District #10 SER #5216 Site Location Austin City Limits Austin ETJ Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone Austin City LimitsETJRechargeContributingAustin City LimitsETJRechargeContributing Site Location 2 mile ETJ Limited Purpose Jurisdiction Full Purpose Jurisdiction SER #5216 Proposed Water Extension Map provided by AWU SER #5126 Description of proposed extension: • Construct 350' of 8-inch water main from existing 8- in water main in City Park Road • Extend along City Park Road to the subject tract. • Property is proposing to utilize an onsite septic facility for wastewater service. Conservation Easement = 7.26 acres Developable area = .84 acre SER Review & Evaluation • Coldwater Creek Watershed, Water Supply Rural, Drinking Water Protection Zone • Property contains three CEFs and buffers for four additional CEFs on adjacent property to the south • No critical water quality zone or water quality transition zone Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval. Basis for recommendation: Staff review determined that due to the protections on the conservation easement, there are no significant environmental risks to extend water service to the site. Contact Information Kaela Champlin Watershed Protection Department City of Austin (512) 974-3443 kaela.champlin@austintexas.gov
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: November 3, 2021 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: 8921 US Hwy 290 West Wastewater Service Extension Request #4796 NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Joe Longaro, P.E. LJA Engineering, Inc. LOCATION: 8921 US 290 Hwy West, Austin, Texas 78737 COUNCIL DISTRICT: Austin 2-Mile Extraterritorial Jurisdiction PROJECT FILING DATE: May 18, 2020 WPD/ENVIRONMENTAL STAFF: Kaela Champlin, Environmental Program Coordinator, Watershed Protection Department (512) 974-3443, kaela.champlin@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: REQUEST: STAFF DETERMINATION: Slaughter Creek Watershed, Barton Springs Zone, Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone, Drinking Water Protection Zone Wastewater Service Extension Staff recommends approval of the wastewater service extension 1 TO: FROM: MEMORANDUM Linda Guerrero, Chair, and Members of the Environmental Commission Kaela Champlin, Environmental Program Coordinator, Watershed Protection Department October 26, 2021 DATE: SUBJECT: 8921 US Hwy 290 West Wastewater SER #4976 Service Extension Requests (SER) located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone and outside of the City of Austin’s full purpose jurisdiction require Council approval and review by the Environmental Commission. Watershed Protection Department staff have completed the review for 8921 US Hwy 290 West wastewater SER #4976 and recommend approval of the request. Site Overview The site consists of one tract of approximately 69.12 acres, located at 8921 W US 290 Hwy. The site is located in the City of Austin’s 2-mile Extraterritorial Jurisdiction, the Slaughter Creek Watershed, the Barton Springs Zone (Contributing Zone), and the Drinking Water Protection Zone. Due to vesting rights granted per Chapter 245 of the State of Texas Local Government Code, all site development is subject to regulations in effect in 1995, which does include creek buffers, structural water quality treatment requirements, critical environmental feature (CEF) protections, and other environmental regulations, but the site is not subject to the Save Our Springs Ordinance. This property has an approved site plan for the Junction Athletic Complex, SP-2016-0607D, a proposed sports complex that has not been constructed. The applicant submitted a proposal to revise the previously approved site plan to develop a 280-unit multi-family project in the same development footprint with 140 Land Use Equivalents (LUEs). The proposed revised site plan was submitted for completeness check to the City of Austin on September 10, 2021 (SP-2016- 0607D(R1)). This property is also adjacent to the Ledgestone Multifamily wastewater SER #4622, located at 9021 W US 290 Hwy, and approved by City Council on June 11, 2020. The lines associated with the Ledgestone Multifamily SER …
8921 US Hwy 290 West Wastewater Service Extension Request #4796 Request Summary • 69.12 acres • 2-Mile ETJ • Slaughter Creek Watershed, Barton Springs Zone • Located in the Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone • Drinking Water Protection Zone (DWPZ) • Applicant is proposing to develop a 280-unit multi- family project with 140 Land Use Equivalents (LUEs) SER #4796 Site Location Austin City Limits Austin ETJ Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone Site Location Devils Pen Creek Honeycomb Dr Devils Pen Creek Ledgestone Multifamily SER #4622 8921 US Hwy 290 W SER #4976 SER #4796 Environmental Impacts • Contains Devils Pen Creek and associated critical water quality zone (CWQZ) and water quality transition zone (WQTZ) • Seven wetland critical environmental features • One seep critical environmental feature • Does not drain to occupied salamander habitat. Devils Pen Creek SER #4796 Lift Station & Force Main Improvements • Due to the approved Ledgestone Multifamily SER on the adjacent property, there are two possible scenarios for development: – Scenario 1: Both developers build one lift station & force main to serve both properties • Due to cost & limited allowable space in ROW, this is the most likely scenario. – Scenario 2: Developer builds lift station & force main for this property only. Ledgestone Multifamily development will be responsible to upgrade existing lift station & force main or build their own on the adjacent property. SER #4796 Water Service • The site is in the water service area of the West Travis County Public Utility Agency (PUA). SER #4796 Proposed Wastewater Extension Map provided by AWU Map provided by Austin Water Ledgestone SER #4622 Approved Wastewater Extension Map provided by Austin Water SER #4796 Development Impacts • Construction of the wastewater main and lift station are required to be located outside of the WQTZ and CWQZ. • The layout of the proposed lift station will be reviewed when the project is submitted for site plan review and must comply with City Code. SER #4796 Alternative Wastewater Service • If service is not extended to the site and wastewater disposal is required, the applicant would likely apply for a Subsurface Area Drip Dispersal System (SADDS) issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) • Net site area impervious cover = 25% • An estimated 8.3 acres would be deducted from the net site area calculations for the impervious cover limits for …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE Wednesday, November 3, 2021 – 11:00 A.M. Street-Jones Building, Room 300A 1000 E. 11th Street Austin, Texas COMMISSION MEMBERS: Ben Heimsath Terri Myers Beth Valenzuela AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES October 6, 2021 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. B. Discussion of working group meeting/topic schedule Debrief from October 14 working group meeting B.1. Vision statement for plan Historic preservation in Austin actively engages communities in protecting and sharing important places and stories. Preservation uses the past to create a shared sense of belonging and to shape an equitable, inclusive, sustainable, and economically vital future for all. C. D. E. F. B.2. Heritage in Austin Feedback on draft recommendations Small group selection Update on Technical Advisory Group Preparation for upcoming working group meetings F.1. November 18, 2021—brief will be sent for review Monday, Nov. 8 F.2. December 9, 2021—Proposed focus: Intangible heritage F.3. January 13, 2022—Proposed focus: Preservation incentives 1 1. 2. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call the Historic Preservation Office at 512-974-1686 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Preservation Plan Committee, please contact Cara Bertron, Senior Planner, at 512-974-1446. 2
• • HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE Wednesday, October 6, 2021 – 11:00 A.M. Street-Jones Building, Room 300A 1000 E. 11th Street Austin, Texas COMMISSION MEMBERS: Ben Heimsath X Terri Myers Beth Valenzuela X DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No citizen communication. APPROVAL OF MINUTES September 7, 2021 MOTION: Approve minutes by Heimsath, Valenzuela seconds. Vote: 2-0. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. Debrief from September 23 working group meeting A.1. Decision-making structure A.2. Criteria for success Compare with other equity-focused preservation plans (e.g., Madison, WI) Some items seem aspirational Use as needed for group discussion and decision-making A.3. Equity evaluation framework • • • • How to make these determinations? Use as basis for discussion Use #1 as minimum threshold: if yes, go to questions 2-10 Adjust recommendations based on scores and resulting discussion Not a quantitative exercise with total scores, but a filter Review and comment on brief for October 14 working group meeting B. Leverage brief materials for general audience, potentially send to appointing Council members Discussion of National Register district review and potential for NR • • • • • 1 • • • • • • • • • • listing as a first step to local designation as a historic district Recommended language changes C. Process for focus group appointment Three groups: legacy businesses, cultural and heritage organizations, neighborhood associations Applications to participate open Oct. 7 and close Oct. 20 Legacy business and cultural/heritage organization groups will meet before Nov. 18 working group meeting Include churches in cultural/heritage group, if reachable and interested; connect with Austin History Center community archivists Committee members can help evaluate short answers from application if interested; will be a tight turnaround for timing Change terminology from “focus group” to be more approachable: “Community conversation” or “Small group conversation” Committee members suggested additional departments for inclusion in the group Discussion of garnering broader support for the plan D. Update on Technical Advisory Group E. Preparation for upcoming working group meetings: E.1. November 18, 2021 E.2. December 9, 2021 Staff will send list of topics for November and December meetings via email ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Adjourn by Valenzuela, Heimsath seconds. Vote: 2-0. 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 …
AUSTIN INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCE PLANNING COMMUNITY TASK FORCE November 3, 2021 --12:00pm Austin City Hall 301 W. Second Street Austin, Texas For more information go to: Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Voting Members: Bill Moriarty (Mayor) Hani Michel (District 1) Vacant (District 2) Perry Lorenz (District 3) Sharlene Leurig (District 4) Sarah Faust (District 5) Todd Bartee (District 6) Robert Mace , Vice Chair (District 7) Vanessa Puig-Williams (District 8) Jennifer Walker, Chair (District 9) Diane Kennedy (District 10) Ex Officio Non-Voting Members: Austin Water: Kevin Critendon Austin Energy: Kathleen Garrett Austin Resource Recovery: Tony Davee Neighborhood Housing and Community Development: Tymon Khamsi Office of Innovation: Kerry O’Connor Office of Sustainability: Lucia Athens Parks and Recreation: Liana Kallivoka Watershed Protection: Mike Kelly AGENDA CALL TO ORDER – November 3, 2021 at 12:00pm CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the meeting minutes from the September 7, 2021 Task Force meeting. 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS, PRESENTATIONS, AND OR REPORTS a. Water Supply Outlook b. Water Forward 2018 Implementation Progress Presentation of FY21 Quarter 4 report i. ii. Overview of FY20 Water Forward Annual Report and preview of draft FY21 Annual Report content c. Water Forward 2024 Planning Update d. Aquifer Storage and Recovery pilot survey results e. Task Force Subcommittee Reorganization f. Advisory Group and Task Force Subcommittee Reports Lead Abatement Subcommittee i. ii. Ordinance Subcommittee iii. iv. Climate Technical Advisory Group v. Aquifer Storage and Recovery Technical Advisory Group Indirect Potable Reuse Subcommittee 3. VOTING ITEMS a. Approve dates for 2022 meetings 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. Discussion of future agenda items. ADJOURN 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 Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force, at 512-972- 0112, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force, please contact Jaynell Nicholson at 512-972-0112 or jaynell.nicholson@austintexas.gov
Water Forward A WATER PLAN FOR THE NEXT 100 YEARS FY 2019-2020 Annual Report W A T E R F O R W A R D INTRODUCTION This report documents Austin Water’s progress made during Fiscal Year 2019-2020 (FY20) to implement the Water Forward plan. Despite challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, staff made considerable progress on near term Water Forward strategies as described in the following pages. Water Forward is the City of Austin’s 100-year integrated water resource plan developed to create a resilient and sustainable water future in the face of challenges posed by population growth, climate change and droughts worse than those we have experienced in the past. The Austin City Council adopted the Water Forward plan in November 2018. Austin Water (AW) led the development of the plan using a One Water approach that balances multiple objectives including water reliability, social, environmental and economic benefits. The plan’s guiding principles (listed to the right) were crafted in collaboration with the Council-appointed Water Forward Task Force to reflect our community’s values and continue to inform current implementation efforts. AW is also working to understand and consider equity and affordability impacts in implementing the plan. The Water Forward plan includes strategies to reduce potable water demand, increase the use of alternative and reclaimed water, protect our core Colorado River and Highland Lakes supplies, and build potable supply resiliency during future droughts with strategies like Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR). AW is leading the implementation of the plan and continues to work with the Water Forward Task Force and other City departments. Current implementation efforts include onsite reuse and reclaimed water code changes, development of conservation programs, working with our regional partners to protect our core supplies, and procuring a consultant to assist in the identification of potential ASR pilot locations and future ASR program management. The utility is also continuing to engage the community to develop the relationships and resources necessary to support the plan implementation process. 1This annual report covers the period from October 1, 2019 to September 31, 2020, which aligns with the City of Austin fiscal year. Many AW performance metrics, including gallons per capita per day (GPCD), are reported on a fiscal year basis. Some metrics that AW reports to other agencies including Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) are tracked on a calendar year basis from January 1st …
ASR baseline customer survey Survey background Survey provides a baseline to structure community engagement efforts Austin Energy Data Analytics managed the survey distribution and responses Questions were sent to random sample of AW customers and the Water Forward stakeholder list Approximately 1,200 responses received Survey participation Survey Participation by Austin Council District 10 18% 1 2% 2 4% 3 5% Group Percentage of Respondents 9 16% Customer Stakeholder 96.5% 3.5% 4 7% 5 9% 6 11% 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 15% 7 13% Survey questions Questions are abridged for presentation purposes Q # Question text (abridged) Prior to this survey, were you aware of Water Forward? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Please rank the community values associated with the City's Water Forward plan in order of importance to you. Do you view having ample water supply as a pressing issue for the City's future? Do you have any concerns about the City's future supply of water? (open text) Prior to this survey, were you aware of the ASR project? ASR is a water supply strategy to store water in a natural aquifer when it is available during wet times and supply stored water to customers in times when water is needed. Does this description help you understand the meaning of ASR? How could we better describe ASR? Based on your current knowledge, do you have any concerns about the ASR project? Please rank the ways that COA will benefit from ASR in order of importance to you. 10. Please select your top 3 preferred communication methods, to be used by AW. High-level survey results Water Forward Stakeholders AW Customers Awareness of Water Forward Plan Awareness of Austin’s ASR Project Water Supply is a Pressing Issue 70% 60% 97% 4.5% 16% 80% High-level survey result summary Among the community values of the Water Forward plan, “reliable water supply” ranked highest in importance The preferred methods of communication were emailed newsletters, AW website, utility bill inserts, and text messages Does this description help you understand ASR? No 2% Don't know, unsure 2% Yes No Don't know, unsure Responses for ASR description “Aquifer Storage and Recovery is a water supply strategy used by water utilities in Texas and around the world, to store water in a natural aquifer when it is available during wet times. This …
AUSTIN – TRAVIS COUNTY EMS ADVISORY BOARD WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2021 AT 9:30AM RBJ HEALTH CENTER, EMS HEADQUARTERS 15 WALLER STREET, 2ND FLOOR AUSTIN, TEXAS CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Shandel Milburn, Chair Tim Ruttan Tim Mercer Jerry Staton Dave Williams Tracy Dalbosco, Vice Chair April Geruso John Villanacci Janice Bray AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 9:30-9:35am CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 9:35-9:45am The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES May 5, 2021 9:45-9:50am 2. OLD BUSINESS 9:50-10:00am a. Mental Health Care for First Responders (Resolution No. 20190619-092) b. Update of FY2022 EMS Budget 3. NEW BUSINESS 10:00-10:30am a. Review and discuss various measures from the dashboard at each meeting 1. Call Process Time discussion/explanation b. Legislative Update – discuss any legislation that has passed that would impact EMS – Jasper Brown c. Camping Ban Update – Andy Hofmeister d. Equity Study – Mark Escott e. Review and adopt 2022 Board Meeting Schedule 1. February 2, 2022 2. May 4, 2022 3. August 3, 2022 4. November 2, 2022 4. STAFF BRIEFINGS 10:30-11:15am a. Chief Medical Officer’s Report: Dr. Mark Escott, Chief Medical Officer b. Austin EMS Department: Jasper Brown, Interim Chief c. Travis County Emergency Services: Charles Brotherton, County Executive d. Austin Fire Department: Rob Vires, Chief of Staff e. Emergency Services Districts: David Wilson, CAFCA President 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 11:15-11:30am 6. ADJOURNMENT 11:30am 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 Milissa Warren with Austin-Travis County EMS Department, at 512-972-7234, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Austin-Travis County EMS Advisory Board, please contact Milissa Warren at 512-972-7234.
AUSTIN – TRAVIS COUNTY EMS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, May 5, 2021 The Austin – Travis County EMS Advisory Board convened on May 5, 2021, in Austin, Texas at 9:30 a.m. Board Members in Attendance: Tracy Dalbosco, John Villanacci, Janice Bray, Jerry Staton, Shandel Milburn, April Geruso, Tim Ruttan, Tim Mercer, Dave Williams CALL TO ORDER – The meeting called to order at 9:40 a.m. RECEIVE CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS/COMMENTS – None 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion: The minutes for the regular meeting of February 4, 2021 approved on a motion by Board Member Villanacci and seconded by Board Member Milburn on a 9-0 vote. 2. RECOGNITION OF SERVICE: Christopher Ziebell and Lisa Harris Jasper presented awards, that will be mailed out, to two former board members and gave thanks and appreciation for their service. Lisa Harris served on the board from 2015-2020. Christopher Ziebell served on the board from 2012-2020. 3. WELCOME NEW BOARD MEMBERS: Tim Mercer and Dave Williams A welcome was extended to new members. 4. UPDATE OF FY22 EMS BUDGET FY 2021 Totals at a Glance FY 2021 Approved Budget - $102.0 million FY 2021 Positions – Sworn: 643, Civilians: 81.5 FY2021 Sources – Tax Supported: 62.4%, Fees: 37.6% Program Budget Highlights o 14 Additional Sworn FTEs for Community Health Paramedic EMCOT Initiative o 12 New FTEs for New Travis Country EMS/AFD Station o (2) 24 Hour Ambulances – 24 New Sworn FTEs o 8 New Clinical Specialist for C4 – Consult Line o 5 New Commanders (District Command 7) o 4 New Communications Clinical Specialist o 5 New Administrative Staff Positions o 24/72 Schedule FY 2022 Forecast Forecast Budget - $106.3 million estimated FY 2022 Positions – Sworn: 655, Civilians: 81.5 FY 2022 Revenue – 35.8 million EMS Forecast Highlights o Personnel Cost Drivers o 12 New Sworn FTEs for Loop360 Station o Interfund Transfers o Contract Increases o Operating Increases o Remove one-time funding $4.1M $408K $527K $91K $138K ($961K) o Total o *Estimate: The FY2022 Budget is still under development, pending City Council $4.3M* or 4.2% approval. Budget Items Under Review o Program Leadership Enhancements - $962K o Assistant Chief (1) o Division Chiefs (3) o Communications Commanders (2) o Phasing in FTEs to standardize staffing levels at all stations (12 FTEs per station) - o Community Relations and Injury Prevention Investment - …
Water Supply Update Water Forward Task Force 11/3/2021 Current Water Supplies 0200,000400,000600,000800,0001,000,0001,200,0001,400,0001,600,0001,800,0002,000,0002,200,0002005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023Storage, acre-feetCombined Storage of Lakes Buchanan and TravisJanuary 1, 2005 through November 1, 20210.6M ac-ft2.0M ac-ft Full StorageInterruptible stored water for non-Garwood divisionswas not provided by LCRA in 2012 through 2015. LCRA Lake Levels Forecast Possible COA Stage 1 Drought Restrictions Possible COA Stage 2 Drought Restrictions Possible COA Stage 3 Drought Restrictions https://www.lcra.org/download/combined-storage-of-lakes-buchanan-and-travis/?wpdmdl=9375&refresh=60c24207690e11623343623 La Nina • High chance of staying through February • Most of the state is expected to be in drought over the next three months October 2021 ENSO update: La Niña is here! | NOAA Climate.gov
Water Forward 2024 Planning Update Updates since May 2021 Continued refinement of scope and technical work related to demographics and demand forecasting Finalized Climate and Hydrology Analysis scope and developed agreement with UT Revised Tasks 6, 7, 8, and 9 in alignment with updated methodology (to be discussed) Key methodology changes from WF18 Describing WF24’s relationship to related AW and COA efforts Clearer approach to water needs identification Updated characterization of WF18 and new strategies Better alignment with regional water planning considerations Development of Equity and Affordability Tool More robust approach to addressing risk and uncertainty Addressing uncertainty Deep uncertainty is uncertainty that cannot be predicted or well understood using standard statistical methods • Rather than predicting the most likely future or deriving a plan that performs best on average, deep uncertainty approaches seek robust strategies that perform well across a wide range of plausible assumptions about the future WF24 changes to address uncertainty • Use of ranges in to define modeling scenarios and strategy yields • Updated approach to portfolio development and evaluation • Development of robust adaptive management plan Define the needs Evaluate potential solutions Select the best solution & implementation strategy Develop modeling scenarios WF18 implementation evaluation and update Preliminary needs assessment Construct 50-yr portfolios for further evaluation 50-Year portfolio trade-off analysis Vulnerability assessment to identify system stressors Preferred 50-yr portfolio Adaptive Management Plan (AMP) Initial WAM reliability and sensitivity analysis Iterative process Identify potential solutions Identify, screen, and characterize additional WMS Based on preliminary needs, develop strategy setup for sensitivity analysis s e m o c t u O Updated WF18 strategies and range of baseline needs Strategy setup for WAM sensitivity analysis Evaluated 50-year portfolios and identified system stressors Water Forward 2024 Plan and equity and affordability analysis Water Forward 2024 (WF24) Project Plan Task 1 - Project Management Task 2 - Community Engagement Task 3. Refine planning methodology Task 4. Forecast baseline water demands Task 6. Identify water resource needs Task 7. Identify, screen, and characterize strategies Task 8. Develop and evaluate 50-yr water resource portfolios Task 5. Update climate and hydrology analysis Task 9. Develop plan recommendations and 100-yr adaptive management plan 1/2022 1/2023 1/2024 Task 2: Community Engagement Key Deliverables: • Updated mission statement, guiding principles, plan objectives • Equity and Affordability Roadmap • Education and Engagement Plan Anticipated …
Financial Status Report – FY 2021 Close II November 2021 Joseph Gonzales, Assistant Director, Financial Services Financial Status Report – FY 2021 Close II Revenues & Requirements Summary Water Services • $281.22 million (4.6%) below projections Wastewater Services • $263.03 million (2.5%) above projections Total Revenues & Transfers In • $573.60 million (6.6%) below projections 2 2 $154.71 $188.40 $20.43 $232.19 $573.60 $189.78 $173.66 $21.25 $236.63 $614.18 Transfers OutTotal DebtServiceTotal OtherRequirementsTotal ProgramOperating Req.Total Revenues &Transfers InAllotmentActual Financial Status Report – FY 2021 Close II Billed Water Service Revenue by Month 3 OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSep Budget25.6822.5820.2520.5518.6819.6821.7023.0025.2829.7534.3933.23 Actual26.7225.2022.8821.1514.1420.5920.2322.4621.1527.0327.1732.50Variance1.042.622.630.60-4.540.91-1.47-0.54-4.13-2.72-7.22-0.73% Var4.0%11.6%13.0%2.9%-24.3%4.6%-6.8%-2.3%-16.3%-9.1%-21.0%-2.2% FY'20-Actual 32.2524.3020.6420.2518.3618.3618.8120.9023.6630.3432.5731.48Monthly Actuals vs. BudgetMillions of Dollars ($)0510152025303540 Financial Status Report – FY 2021 Close II Billed Wastewater Service Revenue by Month 4 OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSep Budget20.5520.1720.0520.0620.2419.7122.5922.3022.6122.6723.3922.35 Actual21.5321.6421.5421.6816.1624.7122.4222.4221.9023.2022.0923.74Variance0.981.471.491.62-4.085.00-0.170.12-0.710.53-1.301.39% Var4.8%7.3%7.4%8.1%-20.2%25.4%-0.8%0.5%-3.1%2.3%-5.6%6.2% FY'20-Actual 22.6721.6121.4121.5621.1420.6220.8920.3120.9222.2522.1121.52Monthly Actuals vs. BudgetMillions of Dollars ($)051015202530 Financial Status Report – FY 2021 Close II Water Service Revenue by Customer Class 5 Financial Status Report – FY 2021 Close II Rainfall by Month (inches) 6 Financial Status Report – FY 2021 Close II Total Requirements by Type Combined YTD Total $595.73 million 7.8% Transfer to GF $46.54 6.5% Other Transfers $38.42 3.4% Other Req. $20.43 31.6% Debt Service $188.40 11.7% Transfer to CIP $69.75 39.0% Operating Req. $232.19 • Total YTD Requirements - $25.58 million less than budgeted • YTD Program Operating Requirements - $232.19 million or 1.9% less than budgeted • YTD Debt Service Requirements - $188.40 million or 8.5% above budgeted 7 Financial Status Report – FY 2021 Close II Program Operating & Other Requirements The combined YTD Program Operating and Other Requirements of $252.62 million were $5.25 million, or 2% below the budget allotments for the fiscal year. 8 OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSep Budget22.2025.8223.6220.5120.8520.4522.5221.3919.2719.6620.5121.07 Actual26.5220.9822.5818.1819.4520.1424.8719.1521.6318.4418.7821.90Variance-4.324.841.042.331.400.31-2.352.24-2.361.221.73-0.83% Var-19.5%18.7%4.4%11.4%6.7%1.5%-10.4%10.5%-12.2%6.2%8.4%-3.9% FY'20-Actual 17.8630.7222.4616.1916.5019.8015.6123.8418.9517.7919.0817.61Monthly Budget vs. ActualMillions of Dollars ($)05101520253035 Financial Status Report – FY 2021 Close II Fund Summary 9 Beginning BalanceWater ServicesWastewater ServicesReclaimed ServicesReserve Fund SurchargeOther RevenuesTransfers InTotal Revenues & Transfers InProgram Operating Req.Other RequirementsDebt ServiceTransfers OutTotal Revenue RequirementsEnding BalanceDebt Service CoverageAllotmentActual VarianceYTDYTD206.44231.0324.59294.77281.22(13.55)256.69263.036.342.302.22(0.08)2.072.04(0.03)12.1812.290.1146.1712.80(33.37)614.18573.60(40.58)236.63232.194.4421.2420.430.81173.66188.40(14.74)189.78154.7135.07621.31595.7325.58199.31208.909.591.721.75 Financial Status Report – FY 2021 Close II Capital Recovery Fee Collections 10 WaterOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepYTD FY'21 Actual1.212.301.661.012.241.398.012.192.782.522.532.7430.58 FY'20 Actual 3.112.072.092.302.561.801.481.551.653.641.673.2327.15WastewaterOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepYTD FY'21 Actual0.600.930.710.391.070.533.850.941.290.971.321.0913.69 FY'20 Actual 1.150.770.710.961.020.740.560.600.721.530.811.3610.93CombinedOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepYTDFY'21 Actual1.813.232.371.403.311.9211.863.134.073.493.853.8344.27FY'20 Actual 4.262.842.803.263.582.542.042.152.375.172.484.5938.08Millions of Dollars ($)0.01.02.03.04.05.06.07.08.09.0 Financial Status Report – FY 2021 Close II Austin Water Fee Waivers by Month 11 OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepYTD Affordable Housing*98.7 41.3 34.6 31.1 236.7 145.3 498.7 172.9 334.7 81.3 116.9 36.0 1,827.9 Annexation- - - - - - - - - - - - - Council Developer Agreements 2.5 - …
Water Supply Outlook Agenda Water supply overview Current water supply status • FY21 overview • Water supply outlook COA-LCRA Partnership update Other items Water supply overview • Colorado River and Highland Lakes • State-granted water rights & long-term firm contract with LCRA • 325,000 acre-feet per year t e e f - e r c a , e g a r o t S 2,200,000 2,000,000 1,800,000 1,600,000 1,400,000 1,200,000 1,000,000 800,000 600,000 400,000 200,000 Combined Storage of Lakes Buchanan and Travis January 1, 2005 through October 1, 2021 2.01M ac-ft Full Storage Current water supply status 0.6M ac-ft Interruptible stored water for non- Garwood divisions was not provided by LCRA in 2012 through 2015. 0 Jan-05 Jan-06 Jan-07 Jan-08 Jan-09 Jan-10 Jan-11 Jan-12 Jan-13 Jan-14 Jan-15 Jan-16 Jan-17 Jan-18 Jan-19 Jan-20 Jan-21 Jan-22 t e e F - e r c A 225,000 200,000 175,000 150,000 125,000 100,000 75,000 50,000 25,000 0 Highland Lakes Inflows Average 1942 - Present Average 2008 - 2015 2021 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Water supply outlook • Moderate strength La Niña expected to persist through the winter • In TX, La Niña usually results in drier and warmer-than- average weather COA-LCRA Water Partnership The Water Partnership was created through the June 2007 Austin and LCRA Settlement Agreement Provides a cooperative management structure through which Austin and LCRA staff can collaborate and more effectively manage both entities’ water supplies and resources COA-LCRA Water Partnership update Key partnership activities: • Ongoing meetings of the Technical and Water Quality Committee • TCEQ water use reporting • Mussel monitoring and response • Harmful algae coordination • Region K water planning process LCRA Water Management Plan (WMP) New LCRA WMP was approved by TCEQ in Feb. 2020 Key changes from previous WMP: • Updated limits on the releases of interruptible stored water • New max limit on release of interruptible stored water • Updated limits on releases of water to help meet environmental flow needs • Test for declaring Drought Worse than Drought of Record updated to reflect new Drought of Record Other items Water Forward Supplies • 2018 plan includes strategies to protect our core Colorado River • 2024 plan will include updated climate and hydrology analysis and updated supply needs assessment AW staff continue to participate with and provide …
