AUSTIN PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Question related to Austin City Limits May 31, 2022 The responses below have been formulated based on a Contracts and Concessions Committee item on April 15th and subsequent follow up questions from board members via email that stemmed from the sharing of the Austin City Limits contract. Please tell us about traffic control signage. The engineered traffic control plan is monitored by both the organizer/organizer’s traffic control company agent. In addition, City of Austin Right of Way Inspectors working as part the paid traffic control permit fees do daily inspections of the traffic control. How is the traffic control messaged? In order to assist traffic management weeks before Austin City Limits Music Festival, the City of Austin posts event and traffic alert information. The closure map, a closure schedule, and interactive traffic and park access map is posted on the following six (6) City of Austin managed webpages. Those pages are: • Austin Center for Events Page • Park Events Page • Zilker Park Page • Barton Springs Pool Page • Austin Nature and Science Center Page • Zilker Botanical Gardens Page The interactive park closure and traffic map hosted on the Park Events and Austin Center for Events webpages received over 30,000 views specific to the 2021 ACL event. o 2021 Interactive Park/Closure Map o Closure Schedule (attachment A) o Closure Map (attachment B) In addition, both prior and during the Event: • The City posts daily alerts on the variable message boards permanently installed throughout the city. Of note is the message board at Barton Springs and Mopac. • The City coordinates with department Public Information Officers to publish social media and promote media information prior to and during the event. • The event posts notice signage at the park 14 days prior to accessing the park. It includes directive information to the City’s website for closure and alternative use area information. ** As an additional note, Barton Springs Road is not fully closed until the overnight hours Thursday evening before the event. What headcount data is available to the City of Austin Event Operations Center at the event? As a digital scan in event, the Operations Center personnel at the festival have real time access to the total amount of wristbands scanned for entrance into the event. The Event Operations Center includes multiple City of Austin Departments. The City of Austin Event …
Tourism Commission Board June 15, 2022, at 3 pm City Hall Chambers Room 1001 301 W. Second St. Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Tourism Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for contact Felicia Ojeda, 512.404.4022 or felicia.ojeda@austintexas.gov remote participation. To register CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Alta Alexander Ed Bailey Bill Bunch John Riedie Daniel Ronan Mayoral Vacant Greg Chanon Rachel Magee Ken Smith Lois Rodriguez Mike Cannatti AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 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. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. May 18, 2022 2. NEW BUSINESS The Commission may discuss and take action on the following agenda items: a. Introduce the new commissioner from District 9, Daniel Ronan b. Report from the Parks and Environment Working Group on any updates or make new appointments c. Report from the TPID working group on any updates or make new appointments d. Working Session: Bylaws for the Tourism Commission Board FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS The Commission may discuss and take possible action to request information and identify future agenda items, topics, or presentation: 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 at felicia.ojeda@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Tourism Commission Board please contact Felicia Ojeda at 512.404.4022 or felicia.ojeda@austintexas.gov. at Austin Convention Center Department, Felicia Ojeda call
Tourism Commission Request for Information‐ May 18, 2022 At the May 18th, 2022 meeting of the Tourism Commission, the following information was requested of Convention Center staff: 1. The updated economic impact report based on the proof of concept 2. The estimated operating revenues and expenditures during the closure period and the years following reopening. 3. The estimated number of hotel rooms opening in the City over the next few years Below are the responses from the Convention Center. 1. The Convention Center contracted with HVS Consulting (HVS) to update their previous work related to the economic impact and financial viability of the redevelopment and expansion project. HVS evaluated the market viability and economic impact of the redevelopment and expansion of the existing convention center based on the proof of concept, finding that an expanded Convention Center would positively impact the City overall, and allow the Convention Center to remain competitive by hosting simultaneous events as well as larger events. The economic impact of the larger center is still significant, bringing in an estimated additional $285 million yearly. The full report can be found in appendix A, and will be on the Convention Center’s website in the coming weeks. 2. As part of their work, HVS prepared financial forecasts for operational revenues and expenditures of the expanded Convention Center as well as during the construction period. These are contained within the report in Sections 3 & 4. However, it is important to note that it is not appropriate to read only part of a financial statement to form an opinion about an entity’s financial position. Accounting rules requires that HOT revenue is shown as a non‐operating revenue, not operating revenue, as it is accounted for as a transfer to the Convention Center, thus creating an accounting loss each year. So, while there is an accounting loss, there is also a positive change in the Convention Center’s overall financial net position. Finally, the Convention Center seeks to maximize Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT), not its own facility revenue. This approach benefits all the HOT‐recipient funds, including the Cultural Arts Fund, Historic Preservation Fund, and the Live Music Fund. 3. Attached is a report from Visit Austin that details the upcoming hotel projects and associated room counts. APPENDIX A REDEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSION ANALYSIS Austin Convention Center AUSTIN, TEXAS SUBMITTED TO: EXISTIN G Ms. Katy Zamesnik Austin Convention Center 500 East Cesar Chavez Street …
AUSTIN RECENT/PROJECTED HOTEL SUPPLY GROWTH (CONFIRMED New Supply - In Construction Only) 2020 NEW HOTELS The Otis (Autograph Collection)/AC Commodore Perry Estate (Auberge) Canopy by Hilton (W. 6th) Hotel Magdalena (S. Congress) Kalahari Round Rock Resort CURRENT SUPPLY* Downtown: ~13,000 (13,592) Austin Market: ~47,000* (47,302) *As of April 2022, assuming total inventory open New inventory Downtown 2020 New inventory Market 2020 Total Downtown 2020 Total Austin Market 2020 % Growth YoY 5% 4% SUPPLY GROWTH, 2015-2022 Downtown: +120% Austin Market: +56% TOTAL RMS 347 54 140 89 975 576 1,605 11,790 43,393 TOTAL RMS 80 154 155 613 186 137 214 135 1,061 1,674 13,058 46,496 TOTAL RMS 400 155 127 136 121 135 135 129 246 108 120 99 114 754 2,025 13,946 48,645 TOTAL RMS 344 112 100 205 661 761 14,607 49,406 OPEN DATE Opened Feb Opened July Opened July Opened Oct Opened Nov OPEN DATE Opened Jan Opened Jan Opened Feb Opened Mar Opened Jun Opened Jun Opened Aug Opened Nov Miles to ACC 2.3 N/A 1.0 1.3 N/A Miles to ACC 2.2 2.5 N/A 0.1 N/A N/A 1.9 N/A % Growth YoY 9% 4% PROJECTED OPEN DATE Opened Jan Opened Jan Opened Mar Spring 2022 Spring 2022 Apr 2022 May 2022 Jun 2022 Aug 2022 Aug 2022 Sum 2022 Sum 2022 Sum 2022 Miles to ACC 0.3 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 0.7 1.3 N/A N/A N/A % Growth YoY 6% 4% PROJECTED OPEN DATE Jan 2022 Apr 2023 Apr 2023 Oct 2023 Miles to ACC 0.6 0.9 N/A 0.9 % Growth YoY 5% 2% 2021 NEW HOTELS Colton House (S. Congress) Moxy Hotel (University) Hilton Garden Inn Near The Domain Marriott Downtown Campus on Lake Austin TownePlace Suites NW/Domain Hilton Garden Inn (17th/Lavaca) AC by Marriott Hill Country New inventory Downtown 2021 New inventory Market 2021 Total Downtown 2021 Total Austin Market 2021 2022 NEW HOTELS (In Construction) Thompson/tommie Hotels (5th/Brazos) element Austin at the Domain Cambria Hotel Austin Airport (E Ben White) aloft Austin Southwest Tru by Hilton NW Arboretum Cambria Hotel Domain aloft Austin South EVEN Hotel by IHG Domain Hyatt Centric (8th/Congress) The Loren (S. Lamar/Riverside) Origin Hotel Austin (Mueller) Four Points by Sheraton Austin Airport La Quinta Tech Ridge New inventory Downtown 2022 New inventory Market 2022 Total Downtown 2022 Total Austin Market 2022 2023 NEW HOTELS (In Construction) Citizen M Hotel Fairfield Inn & Suites (Rainey) Staybridge …
Tourism Commission June 15, 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 Daniel Ronan Absence: Alta Alexander Lois Rodriguez Mike Cannatti Staff and Other In Attendance: Felicia Ojeda, Austin Convention Center Department, Staff liaison 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER a. Meeting called to order at 3:14 pm by Vice Chair, Ken Smith 2. NEW BUSINESS The Commission discussed the following agenda item: a. Introduction of the new commissioner representing District 9, Daniel Ronan b. Report from the Parks and Environment Working Group on any updates or make new Commissioner Bunch and Vice Chair Smith had no new announcements appointments i. b. Report from the TPID working group on any updates or make new appointments Commissioner Riedie had no new announcements c. Working Session: Bylaws of the Tourism Commission Board (scope of work) Vice Chair Smith, mentions to discuss the bylaws on the following: i. i. a. Memberships (E) – Board members absent for three consecutive regular meetings or one-third of all regular meetings in a “rolling” twelve-month timeframe automatically vacates the member’s position subject to the holdover provisions in Section 2-1-27 pf the City Code b. Meetings (G) – If a quorum for a meeting does not convene within one- half hour of the posted time for the meeting, then the meeting may not be held c. Meetings (D) – The board shall meet monthly. i. Would like to discuss ideas on cancelling when needed ii. Commissioner Riedie discusses Memberships (E) – mentions emailing clerk’s office on other commission meetings with the same issue. a. Concern with the commissioners on this board of missing consecutive meetings with the understanding that this is a city ordinance b. Commissioner Riedie and Vice Chair Smith would like a follow-up from the board members missing meetings c. Commissioner Ronan follow-ups with more inquires on Memberships (E) d. Commissioner Ronan proposes a motion to ask these absent board members council members to reconsider appointing someone or reappointing someone or asking them to step down and putting a new person on the board. e. Vice Chair Smith requested that his proposal be postponed and moved to as a “go forward,” and start signing attendance sheets. Once three meetings have been missed, we have a formal request with documentations …
SPECIAL EVENTS TASK FORCE JUNE 15, 2022 – 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER – ROOM 1406 6310 E WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Special Events Task Force may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, please contact Brydan Summers at 512-974-4854 or Brydan.summers@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Members: James Russell (Co-Chair), Jeff Smith (Co-Chair), Bobby Garza, Cindy Lo, Laurel White, Shelley Phillips, Heath Riddles, Mandi Thomas, Dan Carroll, Ingrid Weigand , Frances Thompson Ex Officio Members (City Staff): Brydan Summers, SETF Staff Liaison; Sara Henry, Austin Center for Events Communications; Bill Manno, Special Events Program Manager; Brian Block, DSD Program Manager, Music Office; Mike Jones, Police Sergeant; Robert Alvarado, Code Division Manager; Frances Hargrove, ATD Special Events Manager; Tony Hernandez, DSD Program Manager; Jason Maurer, PARD Sales and Events Manager; Kevin Parker, EMS Commander; Quentin Prior, Fire Battalion Chief; Iby Setzer, ARR Planner Senior; Bryan Walker, DSD Planner II AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. OLD BUSINESS a. City Staffing for Special Events, Non-Public Safety b. Special Event Reporting c. Special Event Ordinance Performance During Spring Festival Season d. Update from Organizers Currently Planning Events e. Direction on Sending Approved Recommendations to Council 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Temporary Road Closures, Including Block Parties b. Waste Planning and Emissions c. Sale of Goods 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 at Brydan.summers@austintexas.gov or 512-974-4854, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Special Events Task Force, please contact Brydan Summers at Brydan.summers@austintexas.gov or 512-974-4854. the Development Services Department, call Brydan Summers at
SPECIAL EVENTS TASK FORCE - RECOMMENDATION 20220615-2A Seconded By: Date: 6/15/22 Subject: Recommendations to City Staffing to Support Special Events Motioned By: Description of Recommendations to Council: Encourage funding for positions needed to process ACE applications and provide on site staffing for special events. RECOMMENDATION The Special Event Task Force encourages City Council and ACE departments to increase funding, as needed, for positions that support special event permit application reviews and on- site staffing for special events. Rationale: In addition to an increase in special event applications in 2022 as the industry emerges from the pandemic, the City of Austin has added three new high-capacity venues that regularly program large events. As the City enters the budget cycle, the Task Force stresses the importance of ACE departments to identify where there are gaps in staffing, communicate their needs to the Budget Office, and for Council to fund these positions. Special event permit applicants benefit from timely reviews that allow for preliminary approval, and adequate review and on-site staffing ensures events can take place on their desired date and be successful. Vote For: Against: Abstain: Absent: Attest: 1 of 2 Brydan Summers Special Events Task Force Liaison Development Services Department 2 of 2
SPECIAL EVENTS TASK FORCE - RECOMMENDATION 20220615-2B Seconded By: Date: 6/15/22 Subject: Recommendation to Include Post-Event Reporting in the Special Events Ordinance Motioned By: Description of Recommendations to Council: Recommendation to include a requirement in the Special Events Ordinance that City staff collect data on large events, which is then made available to the public. RECOMMENDATION Amend the Special Events Ordinance to include the following: 4-20-37 Post-Event Reporting (A) ACE will collect data on Tier 3 and Tier 4 events for the purposes of reporting. (B) Information about these events will be made available to the public within 60 days of the final day of the event. (C) The implementation of this reporting requirement shall take place before 2026. (D) Information that will be collected and reported includes: a. Event history, including years in existence. b. If the event has taken place multiple years, the first year it was established c. Name of the event producer and/or production company d. The number of attendees per even day and in total e. Time of the event, including which days and times of the day f. Length of the event in days and hours g. Length of time for the set-up/take down h. Whether or not neighborhood barricades were required. i. Information on any road closures that took place in connection to the event. j. Length of time that road closures and barricades were in place, including set- up/take down time. k. Whether or not the event was free or required a ticket purchase. l. Whether or not the event had amplified sound. m. Whether or not a parking plan was required. n. Whether or not alcohol was served o. Which of the following City resources were needed: Police, Fire, EMS, Solid Waste Services, Parks and Recreation Department, Entertainment Services Division. p. Complaints received via 311 1 of 2 q. Whether or not ACE departments would recommend approving the event again under the same application, including any comments or changes that are recommended or required. Rationale: The Task Force believes that post-event reporting is necessary to promote transparency, accountability, continuity, and a reliable basis for future decisions on events. The reporting should be consolidated and accessible to interested members of the public. Recognizing that such reporting places an additional burden on staff, the task force recommends that the necessary additional resources be provided to implement this important task. Vote For: Against: Abstain: …
SPECIAL EVENTS TASK FORCE - RECOMMENDATION 20220615-2A Seconded By: Mandi Thomas Date: 6/15/22 Subject: Recommendations to City Staffing to Support Special Events Motioned By: Ingrid Weigand Description of Recommendations to Council: Encourage funding for positions needed to process ACE applications and provide on site staffing for special events. RECOMMENDATION The Special Event Task Force encourages City Council and ACE departments to increase funding, as needed, for positions that support special event permit application reviews and on- site staffing for special events. Rationale: In addition to an increase in special event applications in 2022 as the industry emerges from the pandemic, the City of Austin has added new high-capacity venues that regularly program large events. As the City enters the budget cycle, the Task Force stresses the importance of ACE departments to identify where there are gaps in staffing, communicate their needs to the Budget Office, and for Council to fund these positions. Special event permit applicants benefit from timely reviews that allow for preliminary approval, and adequate review and on-site staffing ensures events can take place on their desired date and be successful. Vote For: James Russell, Jeff Smith, Shelley Phillips, Mandi Thomas, Frances Thompson, Ingrid Weigand, Laurel White Against: Abstain: Absent: Dan Carroll, Bobby Garza, Cindy Lo, Heath Riddles-Sanchez Attest: Brydan Summers 1 of 2 Brydan Summers Special Events Task Force Liaison Development Services Department 2 of 2
SPECIAL EVENTS TASK FORCE REGULAR CALLED MEETING MEETING MINUTES 15, JUNE, 2022 The Special Events Task Force convened in a regular meeting on 15, June, 2022, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Smith called the Special Event Task Force Meeting to order at 2:01 p.m. Task Force Members in Attendance: Co-Chair Jeff Smith, Shelley Phillips, Mandi Thomas, Frances Thompson, Ingrid Weigand, Laurel White, Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Co-Chair James Russell, Health Riddles-Sanchez PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No public communication was offered. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OLD BUSINESS 2. The minutes from the meeting of 5/18/2022 were approved on Member Weigand’s motion, Member White second, and on a unanimous vote. A. City Staffing for Special Events, Non-Public Safety Mr. Summers clarified that on-site staffing in this instance was for non-public safety departments such as PARD, ATD, Code, or any instance where City staff are present during special events. The Task Force considered the following recommendation language proposed by Co-Chair Russell: Description of Recommendations to Council: Encourage funding for positions needed to process ACE applications and provide on site staffing for special events. 1 RECOMMENDATION The Special Event Task Force encourages City Council and ACE departments to increase funding, as needed, for positions that support special event permit application reviews and on-site staffing for special events. Rationale: In addition to an increase in special event applications in 2022 as the industry emerges from the pandemic, the City of Austin has added three new high-capacity venues that regularly program large events. As the City enters the budget cycle, the Task Force stresses the importance of ACE departments to identify where there are gaps in staffing, communicate their needs to the Budget Office, and for Council to fund these positions. Special event permit applicants benefit from timely reviews that allow for preliminary approval, and adequate review and on-site staffing ensures events can take place on their desired date and be successful. The Task Force discussed if an expedited process should be included and whether staff had concerns about their staffing. Mr. Summers (ACE) said staff would consider working on an expedited process, but the Task Force should take action if they want to direct us to create one, he also indicated staff felt they were regularly bringing their staffing needs in budget proposals but would welcome support of the event community to emphasize the importance of funding staff in the future. …
Versión en español a continuación. Finance/Allocations and Strategic Planning/Needs Assessment Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council WEDNESDAY, June 15, 2022 Finance/Allocations and Strategic Planning/Needs Assessment Committee Meeting to be held on June 15, 2022, with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (06/14/22 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the June 15, 2022, HIV Planning Council Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live la junta en Reunión del Finance/Allocations Meeting of the HIV Planning Council Miercoles, 15 de Junio, 2022 FECHA de la reunion (15 de Junio, 2022) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (06/14/22 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo …
Regular Meeting of the Environmental Commission June 15, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. Permitting and Development Center, Events Center, Room 1406 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the Environmental Commission will be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register to speak remotely, call or email the Jackie Ramos, Watershed Protection Department, at (512) 964-9366, Jacqueline.Ramos@austintexas.gov, no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). COMMISSIONERS: Haris Qureshi (D-1) Rachel Scott (D-2) Pam Thompson (D-3) Melinda Schiera (D-4) Kevin Ramberg (D-8) Chair Audrey Barrett Bixler (D-5) Ana Aguirre (D-9) Colin Nickells (D-6) Richard Brimer (D-10) Jennifer Bristol (D-7) Secretary Perry Bedford (Mayor) Vice-Chair _________________________________________________________________________________ Agenda CALL TO ORDER 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. 1 1. 2. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approval of the June 1, 2022 Environmental Commission Regular Meeting Minutes (5 minutes) STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Update on Austin’s reservoirs monitoring and management efforts—Brent Bellinger, Environmental Scientist, Watershed Protection Department (30 minutes) b. Update on resolution relating to environmental protections and water quality; and initiating amendments to the City Code—Liz Johnston, Deputy Environmental Officer, Watershed Protection Department (30 minutes) COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Urban Forestry Committee – Richard Brimer (Committee Chair), Pam Thompson, b. Report on the Joint Sustainability Committee – Haris Qureshi (member) and Richard Rachel Scott, and Colin Nickells Brimer (alternate member) Committee – Jennifer Bristol c. Report on the Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan Citizen’s Advisory d. Report on the Joint Committee of the Environmental Commission and Parks and Recreation Board –Pam Thompson, Rachel Scott, Perry Bedford, and Haris Qureshi e. Report on the South Central Waterfront Advisory Board – Ana Aguirre FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 5. ADJOURNMENT The …
The Reservoir Update - 2021 Brent Bellinger, Ph.D. Environmental Scientist Senior Watershed Protection Department June 15, 2022 2021/2022 Projects • On-going Projects • Reservoir monitoring – Austin Lakes Index (ALI) of Lake Austin, Lady Bird Lake, Lake Walter Long • Lake Austin native plant restoration • Collaboration with TPWD fishery monitoring • Zebra Mussel monitoring • Harmful Algal Proliferation (HAP) monitoring • With added sites • New Projects mitigation • Lady Bird nutrient management toward HAP • Collaboration with UT toward sediment bedform mapping and microplastic observations Austin Lakes Index (ALI) Current reservoir condition • Water quality, sediments, aquatic vegetation generally above average • Benthic invertebrates, habitat, eutrophication generally below average ReservoirLake AustinLady Bird LakeWalter E. Long LakeScore020406080100Water qualityBenthic invertebratesAquatic vegetationSediment chemistryHabitat structureEutrophicationOverall scoreExcellentVery goodGoodMarginalPoorBadFair Temporal Trends • Although overall scores appear steady, sub-index components can have large variability Year2010201220142016201820202022Overall lakes Index020406080100Lake AustinLady Bird LakeWalter E. Long LakeExcellentVery goodVery badBadPoorMarginalFairGood2010201220142016201820202022Water quality index405060708090Year2010201220142016201820202022Invertebrate index304050607080 Re-vegetation Efforts • Macrophytes doing well in cages in both reservoirs, thriving outside of cages in LBL • Maintained existing pens in both reservoirs, added new pens to Lake Austin Zebra Mussel Populations • “Ecosystem engineers” that have altered water quality, alter food webs • For example, water clarity correlated with densities L. Austin Flow LBL Year2018201920202021#/m210100100010000Lake AustinLady BirdBig Horn Dr.Kollmeyer Dr.Oppo. CommmonsOppo. Emma LongOpp. MananaRivercrestNalleHoldsworthWalsh#/m21101001000100002018 2019 2020 2021 Red Bud WestMoPac CageRailroad BridgeBoardwalk u. I-35Snake IslandHolly Peninsula#/m2110100100010000 Harmful Algal Proliferations (HAPs) Jessica Hollis Park – 3 positives Emma Long – 0 positives Jessica Hollis Park = 0.06 ± 0.03 mg ATX/kg Walsh Ramp = 1.56 ± 3.03 mg ATX/kg Red Bud – 9 positives Walsh Ramp – 3 positives Red Bud = 0.11 ± 0.13 mg ATX/kg Aud. shores = 0.007 ± 0.013 mg ATX/kg Festival Ramp = 0.002 ± 0.004 mg ATX/kg 19.68 ± 34.53 mg CYN/kg Auditorium Shores – 3 positives Festival Beach – 3 positives Nutrient Mitigation Pilot Project • Background: We are limited in the environmental drivers of HAPs that can be effectively managed • One of the most important drivers is Phosphorus (P) • Hypothesis being tested: Reducing available sediment P will negatively impact HAP growth and toxicity • Sediments of Lady Bird Lake are very P-rich Phoslock • Toward that end, we secured a multi-year contract with SePRO to apply lanthanum- modified bentonite toward sediment P management • Phoslock utilized globally to mitigate excess P that may be released from …
Motion Sheet CM Kelly June 9th, 2022 Item 61 I motion to add the following to line 120: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: The City Manager is directed to come back with recommendations and considerations in the form of a memorandum of required city staff hours to initiate the completion of this resolution by September 1st, 2022.
6/9 Item 61 Water Quality CM Vela Amendment 1 - V4 Proportionate Standards for Missing Middle Housing Add the following WHEREAS: WHEREAS, small scale missing middle housing projects (projects with approximately 3 to 12 units) are required to comply with the same procedures and requirements for review of water quality protections and site plans as large scale multifamily residential projects, while single family homes are not subject to those requirements, creating an incentive for developers to build single family homes over missing middle housing to avoid water quality regulations, contributing to suburban sprawl and the housing affordability crisis. Insert the following language after line 153: The City Council directs the City Manager to account for differences in the additional cost of compliance resulting from these code amendments between single family homes, small scale missing middle projects and larger multifamily projects, so that such costs are proportionate to the scale of the project, and do not disincentivize the construction of small scale missing middle projects in favor of single family homes. Add the following BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: The City Council initiates City Code amendments and directs the City Manager to provide recommendations for changes to the City Code to ensure that the cost of compliance with water quality, drainage, and Site Plan requirements relating to single family homes and small scale missing middle projects is proportionate to the scale of the project, and does not disincentivize the construction of small scale missing middle projects in favor of single family homes, including applying some water quality and drainage requirements to single-family development as proposed during the LDC Revision.
6/9 Item 61 Water Quality CM Vela Amendment 1 - V4 to V5 Additions Bolded Proportionate Standards for Missing Middle Housing Add the following WHEREASes: WHEREAS, small scale missing middle housing projects (projects with approximately 3 to 12 units) are required to comply with the same procedures and requirements for review of water quality protections and site plans as large scale multifamily residential projects, while single family homes are not subject to those requirements, creating an incentive for developers to build single family homes over missing middle housing to avoid water quality regulations, contributing to suburban sprawl and the housing affordability crisis; WHEREAS, a large single family home can actually have more impervious cover than a multi-unit development, and the amount of impervious cover for a project is one of the key factors affecting drainage regardless of project type and should be taken into account when evaluating water quality and drainage requirements for site plans; Insert the following language after line 153: The City Council directs the City Manager to account for differences in the additional cost of compliance resulting from these code amendments between single family homes, small scale missing middle projects and larger multifamily projects, so that such costs are proportionate to the scale of the project and the amount of impervious cover, and do not disincentivize the construction of small scale missing middle projects in favor of single family homes. Add the following BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: The City Council initiates City Code amendments and directs the City Manager to provide recommendations for changes to the City Code to ensure that the cost of compliance with water quality, drainage, and Site Plan requirements is proportionate to the amount of impervious cover for a project, and does not disincentivize the construction of small scale missing middle projects in favor of single family homes, including applying some water quality and drainage requirements to single-family development as proposed during the LDC Revision.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 RESOLUTION NO. WHEREAS, protecting our environment is the foundation for sustaining our planet, community, and economy; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin’s “State of Our Environment: 2020 Annual Report,” showed that creeks in the Desired Development Zone scored on average 10 points lower than those in the Drinking Water Protection Zone; and WHEREAS, the Drinking Water Protection Zone designation located on the west side of Austin has restricted development through regulations creating positive environmental outcomes, while the Desired Development Zone, located in Central and East Austin, has more permissive regulations that have resulted in some negative outcomes; and WHEREAS, properties located in the Desired Development Zone have more permissive development regulations with regard to the size of creek buffers, impervious cover limits, cut and fill, and construction on slopes; and WHEREAS, extensive empirical literature links exposure to nature with better health, and creeks provide city-wide opportunities to experience nature; and WHEREAS, current code allows for structures such as in-channel detention basins and concrete wastewater manholes to be placed in creeks, which can cause erosion and other severe, often long-lasting consequences that can be expensive to reverse; and WHEREAS, the City is faced with the existing and growing threat of industrial discharges that can negatively impact creeks and communities located primarily on the east side of the City of Austin; and Page 1 of 8 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 WHEREAS, there has been a steady increase in the amount of land area in Austin covered by impervious surfaces and a corresponding steady decrease in the amount of pervious land area capable of absorbing rainfall; and WHEREAS, one result of the historically high rates of development is a rise in the amount of runoff that flows off-site from developed properties and into older, undersized stormwater drain systems, creeks, rivers, and lakes, contributing to increases in flooding severity, damage to private property, loss of life, and water pollution; and WHEREAS, currently City Code allows redeveloped sites to use existing impervious cover as a baseline for drainage calculations, resulting in increased runoff and contributing to flooding and erosive flows downstream; and WHEREAS, a U.S. Geological Survey study found that using green …
June 9, 2022 Item 61 Mayor Adler CM Harper-Madison CM Ellis MOTION SHEET I move to amend Item 61 as follows: Insert at Line 35: WHEREAS, increasing density reduces sprawl and thereby reduces traffic congestion, pollution, and development of open spaces and agricultural land; and The City Council initiates other code amendments, as necessary, to Insert at Line 150: accomplish the goals of this Resolution. Beginning at Line 154: The City Manager shall present these code amendments for Council consideration no later than September 15, 2022, except for amendments regarding the greenfield conditions as a baseline for redevelopments and steep slope protections. The City Council directs the City Manager to engage stakeholders and develop recommendations that would seek to offset the impact on affordability and capacity of requiring greenfield conditions as a baseline and steep slope protections on properties where they are not currently required. Offsets could include additional entitlements or waivers for impacted tracts. The City Manager shall present these recommended code amendments for Council consideration no later than December 8, 2022.
June 9, 2022 Item 61 Motion Sheet CM Renteria Amend the Be It Resolved clause beginning at line 163 to read: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: The City Council directs the City Manager to conduct an Affordability Impact Analysis and a Fiscal Impact Analysis for each proposed code or process change resulting from this resolution. The City Council directs the City Manager to provide the results of these analyses to Council at least two weeks prior to the implementation of any process change or the presentation of proposed code amendments for Council consideration. The City Council directs the City Manager to include these analyses as part of the Council agenda back up when an item resulting from this resolution is presented to Council for its consideration. Additionally, the City Council directs the City Manager to address the estimated costs of doing nothing to further protect against water pollution, localized flooding, and the heat island effect; of stabilizing creeks and shorelines after scouring and erosive floods; mitigating algae and bacteria in creeks and lakes; and increasing stormwater infrastructure throughout the City.
2022 Environmental Code Amendments Briefing to the Environmental Commission J u n e 1 5 , 2 0 2 2 C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T Council Resolution #20220609-061 D i r e c t s C i t y M a n a g e r t o a c t o n e nv i ro n m e n t a l a n d d r a i n a g e c o n c e r n s a n d eva l u a t e i m p a c t s o f p ro p o s e d p ro c e s s a n d c o d e c h a n g e s o n a f f o r d a b i l i t y, h o u s i n g, a n d c o s t • • • Bring forth a plan to address environmental equity Increase monitoring of high risk/industrial sites Process improvements to better address high bacteria levels in creeks related to leaky wastewater infrastructure Bring forth code amendments related to environmental protection and flood reduction: • Subset of code changes identified by previous Land Development Code revision process • • Minor revisions and inconsistencies • • Improve protections for Colorado River downstream of the Longhorn Dam Evaluate impacts to housing C I T Y O F A U S T I N W A T E R S H E D P R O T E C T I O N D E P A R T M E N T 2 Affected Land Development Code (LDC) Chapters L D C C h a p t e r 2 5- 2 ( Z o n i n g ) • Landscape requirements (Functional Green) • DSD is lead department L D C 2 5- 7 ( D r a i n a g e ) • No adverse impact (greenfield detention requirements) 2 5- 8 S u b c h a p t e r A ( Wa t e r Q u a l i t y ) …
ELECTRIC BOARD REGULAR CALLED MEETING Wednesday June 15, 2022 @ 10:00 AM- IN PERSON PERMITTING DEVELOPMENT CENTER/ 4TH FLOOR, CONF RM 4001 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, contact rick.arzola@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Gabriel Flores-Chair (Garza); Delwin Goss (Renteria); Randy Pomikahl (Tovo), David Johnson- V Chair (Madison) Michael King (Paige), Rogelio Wallace (Adler), Victoria Shope (Kitchen), Ben Brenneman (Alter), Deschaine, David (Pool); Christian Spies(Kelly) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 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. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- Minutes from Regular Called Meeting from March 16, 2022. 2. DISCUSSION a. Discussion- Update on Austin Energy Criteria Manual-Point of Service. b. Discussion- Austin Energy New Contractor Program for permitting. c. Discussion- Residential and Commercial Inspections Update d. Discussion- Update on Development Service Dept. Permit Center on permitting issuance and backlogs. e. Discussion- Update on Development Services Dept. Plan Review on any new or existing DSD process. 3. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans 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 Rick Arzola at Development Services Department, Building Inspections, at (512) 974-2417, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
ELECTRIC BOARD REGULAR CALLED MEETING Wednesday June 15, 2022 @ 10:00 AM- IN PERSON PERMITTING DEVELOPMENT CENTER/ 4TH FLOOR, CONF RM 4001 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, contact rick.arzola@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Gabriel Flores-Chair (Garza); Delwin Goss (Renteria); Randy Pomikahl (Tovo), David Johnson- V Chair (Madison) Michael King (Paige), Rogelio Wallace (Adler), Victoria Shope (Kitchen), Ben Brenneman (Alter), Deschaine, David (Pool); Christian Spies(Kelly) AGENDA ADDENDUM CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 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. f. Review of City of Austin Electrical Permits in the Extra Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) 2. DISCUSSION ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans 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 Rick Arzola at Development Services Department, Building Inspections, at (512) 974-2417, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
City of Austin Electric Utility Austin Energy Design Criteria Effective November 15th, 20212022 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................... 3 RELEVANT CITY OF AUSTIN BUSINESS OFFICES ............................................ 4 BASIC REQUIREMENTS OF ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION SERVICE ......................... 6 REQUESTING/OBTAINING ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION SERVICE ....................... 14 TYPES OF PERMANENT ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION SERVICE ............................ 25 STREET LIGHTING ................................................................................... 68 TEMPORARY DISTRIBUTION POWER ........................................................... 71 CUSTOMER ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS ................ 74 METERING .............................................................................................. 82 CLEARANCE AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS................................................... 97 DISTRIBUTION NETWORK TRANSFORMER VAULTS ..................................... 112 DISTRIBUTED GENERATION INTERCONNECTION ........................................ 119 SMALL CELL INTERCONNECTION ............................................................. 119 TRANSMISSION AND SUBSTATION REQUIREMENTS ................................... 119 DISTRICT ENERGY AND COOLING ............................................................ 131 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR AUSTIN ENERGY LAND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW ............................................................................................... 132 GLOSSARY ............................................................................................ 135 APPENDIX AND EXHIBITS ....................................................................... 142 INTRODUCTION The purpose of this Design Criteria Manual (“Design Criteria” or “Manual”) is to provide criteria, guidelines, definitions, and descriptions approved by the City of Austin (COA) City Council for: 1) the design and installation of the Customer’s electric facilities that will be served by the City of Austin Electric Utility Department doing business as Austin Energy, hereinafter referred to as Austin Energy (or AE), and 2) the safety and reliability requirements that must be adhered to when developing in proximity to existing or planned electric facilities maintained by AE (i.e., Austin Energy’s electric system). The information contained in this Design Criteria must be used for the design and installation of electrical services in the AE service area. This Design Criteria does not attempt to cover all the situations that might be encountered, required, or requested concerning the construction/installation of an electric service. Specific design requirements and final approval of any installation must be coordinated directly with the appropriate AE business unit which include: (A) Distribution Design (AE Design); (B) Spots & Conduit; (C) Electric Transmission and Substation; (D) Pole Attachment Services; and (E) AE District Cooling. Any apparent discrepancy, omission, error, or requirement necessitating further explanation or interpretation in this Design Criteria should be referred to AE Design for final explanation or determination of AE requirements. The AE Design Criteria is available online at no cost. Go to the website Austinenergy.com, then go to Contractors – Electric Service Design & Planning – “Download a free copy of the Austin Energy Design Criteria Manual (pdf)”. November 15th , 20212022 Austin Energy Design Criteria Austin Energy - All Rights Reserved 3 RELEVANT CITY OF AUSTIN BUSINESS OFFICES Following is a list of …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING Electric Board APPROVED MINUTES The Electric Board convened in a Regular Called Board Meeting on June 15, 2022 at the Permitting Development Center at 10:15 am. Board Members in Attendance: Rogelio Wallace, David Johnson, Michael King, Delwin Goss, Gabe Flores, Victoria Shope, Randy Pomikahl, Ben Brenneman and Christian Spies Members Not in Attendance: David Deshaine Staff in Attendance: Rick Arzola (DSD), Eric Zimmerman (DSD) Marty Starrett(DSD), Joshua Davis (DSD), Mitchell Tolbert(DSD) and Michael Pittman(AE) June 15, 2022 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: There was no registration of citizens to speak at this Electrical Board. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes for the regular meeting of March 16 were approved with the following amendments on board member Goss motion. The amendments were: to strike the word “is” from the registration criteria listed in discussion item A under Austin Energy Criteria Manual. 3. DISCUSSION A. Austin Energy Criteria Manual- Austin Energy Distribution Process Manager Michael Pittman addressed the board on the summary of requested changes with Austin Design Criteria Manual. After some conflict with the proposed changes and confusion with conflicting codes, the board has asked for a copy of these proposed changes for their review and possible input. B. Contractor Disconnect Program- Commercial Electrical Inspector Marty Starrett provided a minor update to this as key members of Austin Energy were not able to make today’s meeting. In his update, currently 7 contractors have applied but only 3 did show up for the first class and the deadline for the last class is at the end of this month. To apply, you first would register with DSD special electrical inspection program and fill out the forms that are listed on Austin Energy website. https://austinenergy.com/ae/contractors/working-with-austin-energy/contractor- disconnect-program. C. Residential and Commercial Inspection Update- Commercial Electrical Supervisor Marty Starrett updated the board that commercial staff is at a 85 to 90 percent on time and that currently one inspector is out due to long term illness. Division Manager of Residential Inspections Eric Zimmerman updated that his staff is 70-75 percent on time and is the process of still training. Lost 3 inspection team members due to promotion but have filled their vacancies and in the process of training them. Staff is continuing to train on the residential combination inspection program. D. DSD Permit Process- Service Center Supervisor Josh Davis updated staff that the service center has hired 6-7 new agents and 6 of them …
Economic Prosperity Commission June 15, 2022, 6:30pm Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101 Some members of the COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register please contact Michelle Clemons, michelle.clemons@austintexas.gov , 512-974- 2713 or Nydia Castillo, Nydia.castillo@austintexas.gov, 512-974-6452. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. OPENING REMARKS: Introduction of members and staff liaison Commissioners: Rachel Green- Mayor’s Appointee, Larry Anazia - District 1; Kirsha Haverlah District 2, Alexis Taylor -District 3, Vacant- District 4, Preston Tom- District 5, Will Townsend- District 6, Amy Noel- District 7, Nathan Ryan- District 8, Vacant- District 9, Kelsey Hitchingham -District 10. Staff: Michelle Clemons, Nydia Castillo PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES from May 2022 Meeting a. Discussion and possible actions related to 2022 agenda focuses, including City of 2. OLD BUSINESS Austin budget 3. NEW BUSINESS b. Resiliency Concerns: Discussion and possible action on Jobs Infrastructure and Local inflation c. Discussion and Presentations from on working group report findings i. Intercommission Working Group Report ii Joint Sustainability Commission Member Report iii. Reproductive health working group 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 Michelle Clemons at Economic Development Department, at (512-974-2713), for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Economic Prosperity Commission, please contact Michelle Clemons at (Michelle.Clemons@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2713).
Economic Prosperity Commission May 18, 2022 at 6:30 pm VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING Minutes CALL TO ORDER 1) Call to Order 6:41 pm Introduction of members and staff liaison a) Attendance: Larry Anazia - District 1; Kirsha Haverlah – District 2, Alexis Taylor – District 3; Preston Tom- District -5, Will Townsend-Distract 6; Amy Noel- District 7;- Nathan Ryan- District 8; Kelsey Hitchingham -District 10 b) Absent:, Vacant- District 4; Rachel Green – Mayor’s Appointee, Vacant- District 9 c) Staff in Attendance: Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Michelle Clemons, and Nydia Castillo 2) OLD BUSINESS a) Approved minutes from August 2021 meeting with no changes,1st by Commissioner Kirsha Haverlah,2nd by Commissioner Amy Noel b) Discussion agenda item 2b. City of Austin Covid-19 relief programs, Community Navigators. i) Green Jobs, quality and make up of jobs for relief programs, Small business needs study ii) Missing middle jobs Workforce Solutions iii) Salary transparency iv) Research on upskilling and reskilling v) Living wage for Austin c) No Citizen communication 3) NEW BUSINESS a) Chair and Vice Chair elections. Commission elected Nathan Ryan- District 8 to be Chair. 1st by Commissioner Larry Anazia, 2nd by Commissioner Amy Noel, passes 8-0, Kirsha Haverlah – District 2 to be Vice Chair, 1st by Commissioner Nathan Ryan, 2nd by Commissioner Amy Noel, passes 8-0. b) Agenda item 3b: Discussion and possible recommendation women’s healthcare. i) Creation of working group for reproductive healthcare: Commissioners: Chair: Kelsey Hitchingham, members: Alexis Taylor, Amy Noel, Kirsha Haverlah, and Preston Tom. ii) Commission selected Alexis Taylor to be the Economic Prosperity Commission’s representative for the Joint Sustainability Committee, and Kelsey Hitchingham as an alternate. 1st by Commissioner Alexis Taylor, 2nd by Commissioner Amy Noel. Passes 8-0. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Amy Noel. a) Meeting was adjourned at 8:34 pm. 1st by Commissioner Nathan Ryan, 2nd by 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 Michelle Clemons at the Economic Development Department, at (512) (974-2713), for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Economic Prosperity Commission, please contact Michelle Clemons at (Michelle.Clemons@austintexas.gov ) or (512-974-2713).
Economic Prosperity Commission REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, June 15, 2022 The Economic Prosperity Commission convened in a REGULAR CALLED meeting on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at 301 W 2nd St., Austin, Texas. Chair Nathan Ryan called the Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting to order at 6:39p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Nathan Ryan, Vice Chair Kirsha Haverlah Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Larry Anazia, Alexis Taylor, Preston Tom, Will Townsend, Amy Noel, Kelsey Hitchingham. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No speakers registered to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 5. 6. Approve the minutes of the Economic Prosperity Commission Regular Meeting on May 18, 2022. The minutes from the meeting of 5/8/2022 were approved on Preston Tom’s motion, Kirsha Haverlah second vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion of agenda topics for the remainder of the 2022 year. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Creation of the Budget working group. The motion to approve of creative of Budget Working Group was approved on Kirsha Haverlah motion, Preston Tom second on a vote. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 4. Update from by Commissioner Amy Noel, recommendation for the Joint Cultural Committee Update from Commissioner Alexis Taylor for the Joint Sustainability Committee Update from Commissioner Kelsey Hitchingham on the reproductive health working group. 1 WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS 7. Commission working on Joint Cultural Committee recommendation. recommendation was given by Amy Noel Chair Nathan Ryan adjourned the meeting at 8:01 p.m. without objection. 2
DOWNTOWN COMMISSION JUNE 15, 2022, TIME: 5:30 p.m. Austin City Hall, Boards and Commission Room 1101 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Downtown Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon June 14th is required for remote participation. To register, please contact mona.sanchez@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-7864. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: August Harris, Chair Christopher Lehman, Vice Chair Megan Meisenbach, Commissioner Vacant, Commissioner Jen Weaver, Commissioner Josh Lickteig, Commissioner Joel Sher, Commissioner Ben Heimsath, Commissioner Kelan Robinson, Commissioner CALL TO ORDER Ralph Ishmael, Commissioner Nelly Paulina Ramirez, Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby, Commissioner Kimberly Taylor, Commissioner Mike Lavigne, Commissioner Preston Reine Commissioner Laura Templeton, Commissioner Amy Wong Mok, Commissioner AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. Approval of Minutes of the May 18, 2022, Meeting Minutes Discussion and Possible Action (5 minutes) 2. New Business – Discussion and Possible Action a. Safer Sixth Street Initiative 3. Old Business – a. Staff Updates i. City of Austin Boards and Commission Email Accounts b. Items from representatives of collaborating commissions including non-voting members: i. Update from Commissioner Jen Weaver on recent activities and actions taken by the Design Commission ii. Update from Commissioner Ben Heimsath on recent activities and actions taken by the Historic Landmark Commission iii. Update from Commissioner Cynthia Weatherby on recent activities and actions taken by the Urban Transportation Commission iv. Update from Commissioner Amy Wong Mok on recent activities and actions taken by the Arts Commission v. Update from (vacant position) on recent activities and actions taken by the Music Commission vi. Update from Commissioner Kimberly Taylor on recent activities and actions taken by the Parks & Recreation Board vii. Update from Commissioner Nelly Paulina Ramirez on recent activities and actions taken by the Public Safety Commission 4. Potential Future Agenda Items Adjournment The Commission may discuss and identify future agenda items, topics, or presentations. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. …
Meeting of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee June 15, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. Street Jones Building – Room #400A 1000 E. 11th St, Austin, TX 78702 Some members of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee may be participating by video conference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3509 or greg.dutton@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS Nadia Barrera-Ramirez (Chair) Claire Hempel (Vice-Chair) Awais Azhar Todd Shaw Ann Denkler Jolene Kiolbassa Greg Anderson EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The committee may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 CALL TO ORDER 1. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: Speakers signed up prior to commencement of the meeting will be allowed to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the March 16, 2022, meeting minutes. b. Approval of the May 5, 2022, meeting minutes Facilitator: Chair Barrera-Ramirez City Attorney: None 1 3. REGULAR AGENDA: Previously initiated amendments to the code; offered for discussion and possible recommendation to the full Planning Commission. a. Floodplain Regulations. Discuss and consider an ordinance amending Title 25 of the City Code related to floodplain regulations. City Staff: Jameson Courtney, Watershed Protection Department, (512) 974-3399, Jameson.Courtney@austintexas.gov; (Discussion and/or Possible Action). 4. OTHER BUSINESS a. Update on Potential Upcoming and Current Code Amendments – City Staff: Greg Dutton, Housing and Planning and Department, (512) 974-3509, Greg.Dutton@austintexas.gov; (Discussion and/or Possible Action). 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Future agenda items will NOT be discussed at the current meeting, but will be offered for initiation, discussion, and/or possible recommendation to the full Planning Commission at a FUTURE meeting. 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 …
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 DRAFT HAS NOT RECEIVED FINAL REVIEW BY LAW DEPARTMENT PART 1. City Code Section 25-7-93 (General Exceptions) is amended to read as follows: § 25-7-93 GENERAL EXCEPTIONS. (A) A development application with a proposed building or parking area that encroaches on the 100-year floodplain may be approved if the encroachment is: (1) a parking area that is smaller than 5,000 square feet or an unoccupied structure that has an area of less than 1,000 square feet, and the director determines that the proposed development: (a) will not have an adverse effect on the 100-year floodplain or surrounding properties; and (b) otherwise complies with the requirements of this title; (2) a new building for residential use that replaces an existing legally constructed building for residential use on the same property and that does not increase the number of legal dwelling units on the property; (3) a new building for commercial use that replaces an existing legally constructed building for commercial use on the same property and: (a) (b) does not increase the building square footage on the property; does not include the following uses as they are defined in the International Building Code: (i) E (Educational); (ii) F (Factory); (iii) H (High Hazard); or (iv) I (Institutional); and Page 1 of 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 DRAFT HAS NOT RECEIVED FINAL REVIEW BY LAW DEPARTMENT (c) does not increase the flood level of parking spaces within the 100-year floodplain unless additional parking is required by another section of this title. (4)[(3)] a building authorized by a waterway development permit issued under Chapter 9-10 before September 25, 1983; or (5)[(4)] a building in the 100-year floodplain of: (b) the Colorado River downstream from Longhorn Dam; (a) Lady Bird Lake; (c) Lake Austin; or (d) Lake Travis. (B) To be approved under this section, development must: (1) be no lower than two feet above the 100-year floodplain, as measured from the lowest floor elevation of any proposed building; (2) (3) (4) comply with the requirements in Chapter 25-12, Article 1, Section 25-12-3 Appendix G (Flood Resistant Construction) and Section 1612 (Flood Loads); compensate for the floodplain …
Atlas 14 – Commercial Redevelopment Exception Watershed Protection Department Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee | June 15, 2022 Floodplain Regulations Update What floodplain rules did we update? What floodplain rules do we recommend updating now? 2 What floodplain rules did we update? Most significant update to our floodplain rules in their 36-year history Goal of updated rules: Protect our residents from flooding based on a better understanding of flood risk with new rainfall information Updated four basic elements of rules • Floodplain definitions • Residential redevelopment exception • Colorado River exception • Freeboard 3 Floodplain Definitions Regulatory 100-yr floodplain = Current FEMA 500-yr floodplain Regulatory 25-yr floodplain = Old COA 100-yr floodplain • Maintain the City’s level of flood protection • Limit construction of new buildings in areas with known flood risk during re- mapping process • Interim definitions until floodplains are re-mapped in 2 - 3 years 4 Residential Redevelopment Exception Administrative approval process floodplain if: 1. Replacement or modification of an existing residential building 2. Does not increase number of dwelling units 3. Finished floor elevation is at least 2 feet above the 100-year floodplain 4. No adverse flooding impact If these 4 conditions are met, the safe access requirement is waived Purpose • Incentivizes development that decreases flood risk • 80% of buildings in the 100-year floodplain are residential • Doesn’t increase the number of dwelling units at risk of flooding • Opens up opportunity for grant Existing condition Re-developed condition funding 5 Option for Minor Improvements to Residential Buildings Administrative approval process for an addition to a residential building in the floodplain if: 1. Finished floor elevation of the addition is at least 2 feet above the 100-year floodplain 2. Not a substantial improvement 3. No adverse flooding impact If these 3 conditions are met, the safe access requirement is waived 6 Colorado River Exception The previous exception allowed for a building to encroach in the 100-year floodplain if it was: • Downstream of Longhorn Dam • Along Lady Bird Lake New rule expands this exception to include: • Lake Austin • Lake Travis (within COA jurisdiction) Lake Travis Purpose • Provide uniform regulations along Colorado River • Colorado River flooding is not flash flooding like rest of City Lake Austin Lady Bird Lake Colorado River downstream of Longhorn Dam 7 7 Freeboard Increase the minimum height between a building’s finished floor and the 100-year floodplain …
C20‐2022‐006 District Creates approach to TBD Fall 2022 LEAD DEPT TBD EST. COUNCIL DATE Late 2022 Development Services Summer 2022 Watershed Protection Fall 2022 Housing and Planning Fall 2022 Parks and Recreation Summer 2022 Watershed Protection Summer 2022 In‐Process Code Amendments 6/13/22 1. AMENDMENT C20‐2022‐008 Capitol Dominance Initiated by Council on 5/19/22 C20‐2022‐007 ADU Initiated by Council on 6/9/22 NOTES Allows properties in CDO to participate in Downtown Density Bonus Program Additional direction and clarification on ADU changes Related to C20‐ 2021‐011 district level planning Amendments to environmental and water quality regulations Relaxes compatibility standards Expands dedication to industrial, commercial, office projects Creates floodplain commercial redevelopment exception uses on commercial properties currently without a residential entitlement opportunity to build ADUs 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Planning Initiated by Council on 6/9/22 C20‐2022‐005 Environmental and Water Quality Initiated by Council on 6/9/22 C20‐2022‐004 Compatibility Changes Initiated by Council on 6/9/22 C20‐2022‐002 Parkland Dedication Expansion Initiated by Council on 4/7/22 C20‐2021‐013 Floodplain Regulations – Commercial Redevelopment Exception Initiated by PC on 12/14/21 in Commercial Initiated by Council on 12/9/21 Expansion Initiated by Council on 12/9/21 C20‐2021‐012 Residential Allows residential Late 2022 Housing and Planning C20‐2021‐011 ADU Expands Development Services Summer 2022 10. C20‐2021‐006 Vertical Changes the Housing and Summer In‐Process Code Amendments 6/13/22 NOTES affordability requirements for properties using VMU Allows additional height for VMU Creates a mechanism for fees to be paid in‐lieu of constructing great streets Update to DDBP fees; possible change to caps on floor area ratio and height Changes to site plan process to expedite affordability unlocked projects Correction to sign regulations for the University Neighborhood Overlay Change to definition of mirrored glass AMENDMENT Mixed Use Affordable Housing Initiated by PC on 7/27/21 Initiated by Council on 11/18/21 C20‐2021‐004 Great Streets Fee‐In‐Lieu Mechanism Initiated by Council 8/22/19 C20‐2021‐003 Downtown Density Bonus Updates Initiated by Council on 4/22/21 C20‐2021‐002 Affordability Unlocked Site Plan Changes Initiated by PC on 3/9/21 C20‐2021‐001 UNO Sign 11. 12. 13. 14. Correction Initiated by PC …
REGULAR MEETING CODES AND ORDINANCES JOINT COMMITTEE MINUTES Wednesday, March 16, 2022 The Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, March 16, at 1000 E. 11th St, Street Jones Building, Room 400A, Austin, TX 78702. Chair Barrera-Ramirez called the meeting to order at 6:20 pm. Subcommittee Members in Attendance: Awais Azhar Claire Hempel (Vice-Chair) Joao Paulo Connolly Nadia Barrera-Ramirez (Chair) City Staff in Attendance: Sam Tedford, Housing and Planning Department CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the February 16, 2022, meeting minutes. A motion was made to approve the minutes by Commissioner Azhar, seconded by Commissioner Hempel. Vote: 4-0. (Commissioners Kiolbassa, Denkler, Shaw absent). 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Meeting Location, Time, and Format. Discuss and consider future COJC meeting location, time, and format; (Discussion and/or Possible Action). Commissioners discussed potential different meeting locations; staff suggested keeping the same meeting date and time at the Street Jones Building, as it would be more efficient for staff and no changes would be required. Commissioners agreed to maintain the current date, time, and location of the COJC, without objection. 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. Facilitator: Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez, Chair of COJC City Attorney: None 1 a. None. 4. REGULAR AGENDA: Previously Initiated Previously initiated amendments to the code are offered for discussion and possible recommendation to the full Planning Commission. a. Vertical Mixed Use. Consider an ordinance amending Title 25 of the City Code related to vertical mixed use (VMU) buildings. City Staff: Sam Tedford, Housing and Planning and Department, (512) 974-2613, sam.tedford@austintexas.gov; (Discussion and/or Possible Action). Commissioner Azhar gave an update of the VMU PC working group recommendations, and Sam Tedford from Housing and Planning answered questions about ongoing, in- process VMU amendments. A motion was made to forward the working group recommendations to the Planning Commission, with the additional recommendation that parking reductions up to 80% should be considered, by Commissioner Azhar, seconded by Commissioner Connolly. Vote: 4-0. (Commissioners Kiolbassa, Denkler, Shaw absent). 5. OTHER BUSINESS b. Update on Potential Upcoming and Current Code Amendments – City Staff: Greg Dutton, Housing and Planning and Department, (512) 974-3509, Greg.Dutton@austintexas.gov; (Discussion and/or Possible Action). The item was not discussed and no action was taken. …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING CODES AND ORDINANCES JOINT COMMITTEE MINUTES Thursday, May 5, 2022 The Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee convened in a regular meeting on Thursday, May 5, at 1000 E. 11th St, Street Jones Building, Room 400A, Austin, TX 78702. Chair Barrera-Ramirez called the meeting to order at 6:10 pm. Subcommittee Members in Attendance: Ann Denkler Claire Hempel (Vice-Chair) Awais Azhar Todd Shaw Jolene Kiolbassa City Staff in Attendance: Susan Daniels, Corridor Program Office Donna Galati, Project Connect Office Liz Johnston, Watershed Protection Katie Coyne, Watershed Protection CALL TO ORDER 3. NEW BUSINESS a. None. 4. OLD BUSINESS 1. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: Speakers signed up prior to commencement of the meeting will be allowed to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. a. None. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the March 16, 2022, meeting minutes. The item was postponed to a future agenda without objection. Facilitator: Commissioner Hempel, Vice Chair of COJC City Attorney: None 1 a. None. 5. 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. a. South Central Waterfront Regulating Plan. Consider initiation of amendments to Title 25 of the City Code related to the South Central Waterfront planning area. City Staff: Greg Dutton, Housing and Planning and Department, (512) 974-3509, greg.dutton@austintexas.gov; (Discussion and/or Possible Action). Greg Dutton went over the need for an amendment to Title 25 to be initiated to implement the South Central Waterfront Regulating Plan, which is a bonus program that will be amended to the LDC, much the way the University Neighborhood Overlay works today. This item was combined with the briefing item on the same topic. A motion was made to recommend that the Planning Commission initiate the item, by Commissioner Azhar, seconded by Commissioner Shaw. Vote: 5-0. (Commissioner Barrera- Ramirez absent). An amendment to the motion was made by Commissioner Kiolbassa, seconded by Commissioner Denkler, vote 5-0 (Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez absent), to add the following items: - - A summary of differences in entitlements between baseline zoning and bonus entitlements - Exploration of possible funding to do outreach and community engagement Exploration of funding for an analysis of costs and benefits of the plan 6. REGULAR AGENDA: Previously Initiated Previously initiated amendments to the code are offered for discussion and …
Regular Meeting ROBERT MUELLER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION 6:00 p.m. — 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, June 14th, 2022 Austin Energy Headquarters 4815 Mueller Boulevard, Austin, TX 78723 Some members of the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public participation will be allowed in- person or via telephone. Instructions for Remote Participation (General Public): • All interested individuals of the general public must register in advance (Monday, June 13th, 2022 by noon). • Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-6415 or matt.schmidt@austintexas.gov, no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker’s name, telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting), and e-mail address. If interested in speaking, please provide the agenda item number(s) you wish to speak on. • • Once a request to participate has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed three minutes to address the Commission regarding items not posted on the agenda. CALL TO ORDER AGENDA 1. NEW BUSINESS a. Mueller Ecological Update (Catellus) b. Mueller Development Update (Catellus) c. 2021 Annual Report (Discussion and Action) 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (Staff/Commission) NEXT MEETING: August 9th, 2022 (Regular Meeting) ADJOURNMENT Estimate 6:00 6:05 6:50 7:00 7:30 7:35 7:40 7:45 a. Approve minutes from the 05/10/22 Commission meeting (Discussion and Action) 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 Matthew Schmidt with the Economic Development Department, at 512-974-6415, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission, please contact Matthew Schmidt with Economic Development at 512-974-6415.
