Construction Advisory Committee REGULAR MEETING MINUTES June 14, 2022 CALL TO ORDER The Construction Advisory Committee convened in a Regular meeting on June 14th. Chair Lyn Nance-Hendricks called the Committee Meeting to order at 10:19 AM LIAISONS Eric Bailey– Executive Liaison Susan Delgado – Staff Liaison CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: (P) Mayoral – Michelle Dahlstrom, Committee Member (A) District 1 – Calvin Williams, Committee Member (A) District 2 – Vacant (P) District 3 – Bob Batlan, Committee Member (P) District 4 – Lyn Nance-Hendricks, Chair (P) District 5 – Candelario Vazquez, Committee Member (A) District 6 – Drew Hanish, Committee Member (A) District 7 – Vacant (P) District 8 – Sean Forkner, Committee Member (P) District 9 – Anna Bocchini, Committee Member (P) District 10 – Jeff Musgrove, Vice Chair City Staff Eric Bailey, Public Works Department Susan Delgado, Public Works Department Keyes Clemons, Public Works Department Vanessa Ibanez, Public Works Department Liane Conte, Project Connect Willis Adams, Austin Code Department Cynthia Gonzales, Financial Services Department Melissa Pool, Financial Services Department Michelle Pierre, Financial Services Department Samuel Hernandez, Financial Services Department Alejandro Foubelo, Financial Services Department CITIZENS COMMUNICATION a. No citizen communications a. Vice Chair Jeff Musgrove motioned to approve the May 10th Minutes, Committee Member 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Sean Forkner Second on an 8-0 vote. 2. DIRECTOR’S REPORT a. Update on Public Works Projects 3. NEW BUSINESS i. Public Works, Eric Bailey, presented on Public Works Capital Project Delivery. a. Update and discussion on Project Connect i. Austin Transit Partnership, Courtney Chavez, and John Rhone, and Project Connect, Liane Conte, presented on Project Connect. b. Update and discussion on Rest Break Ordinance i. Austin Code Department, Willis Adams, discussed Rest Break Ordinance. c. Update and discussion on Contractor Evaluation Program i. Financial Services Department, Michelle Pierre, presented on the Contractor Evaluation Program. d. CAC discussion of work plan i. This item was not discussed. 4. NEXT MEETING: July 12, 2022 5. ADJOURNMENT Vice Chair Jeff Musgrove motioned to adjourn; Committee Member Michelle Dahlstrom seconded. Meeting ended at 11:18 AM. 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 Susan Delgado with the …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) June 14, 2022 – 6:30pm Austin City Hall, Board and Commission- Room 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Community Development Commission 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 512-974-1606 or jesse.gutierrez@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Amit Motwani, Chair Public Sector Appointee Karen Paup, Vice Chair Private Sector Appointee Bertha Delgado East Austin Vacant Public Sector Appointee Fisayo Fadelu Public Sector Appointee Cheryl Thompson St. John’s Miriam Garcia North Austin Cynthia Jaso Dove Springs Kendra Garrett Private Sector Appointee Julia Woods South Austin Eloise Sepeda Public Sector Appointee Heidi Sloan Public Sector Appointee Vacant Rosewood-Zaragosa/Blackland Jose Noe Elias Montopolis Michael Tolliver Colony Park Please visit https://austintexas.gov/cdc for more information about the Community Development Commission. Purpose: The purpose of the board is to advise the Council in the development and implementation of programs designed to serve the poor and the community at large with an emphasis on federally funded programs. CALL TO ORDER AGENDA 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 Discussion and possible action on the May 10, 2022, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. 2. COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT (CSBG) Briefing and discussion on the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) (Jill Smith, Program Supervisor, Austin Public Health) 3. OLD BUSINESS 4. NEW BUSINESS Discussion and possible action on staff recommendations presented at the May 2022 CDC meeting regarding the Home Loan Repair Program (CDC) a) Briefing, discussion, and possible action from Civil Rights Office regarding the strengthening of tenants’ rights ordinance including an update on outreach (Carol Johnson, Office of Civil Rights) b) Briefing, discussion, and possible action from Financial Services regarding City of Austin budget process and timeline (Katie Stewart, Budget Analyst, Financial Services Office) c) Briefing, discussion, and possible action on Community Initiated Solutions through Project Connect (Nefertitti Jackmon, Rachel …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) June 14, 2022 – 6:30pm Austin City Hall, Board and Commission- Room 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Community Development Commission 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 512-974-1606 or jesse.gutierrez@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Amit Motwani, Chair Public Sector Appointee Karen Paup, Vice Chair Private Sector Appointee Bertha Delgado East Austin Vacant Public Sector Appointee Fisayo Fadelu Public Sector Appointee Cheryl Thompson St. John’s Miriam Garcia North Austin Cynthia Jaso Dove Springs Kendra Garrett Private Sector Appointee Julia Woods South Austin Eloise Sepeda Public Sector Appointee Heidi Sloan Public Sector Appointee Vacant Rosewood-Zaragosa/Blackland Jose Noe Elias Montopolis Michael Tolliver Colony Park Please visit https://austintexas.gov/cdc for more information about the Community Development Commission. Purpose: The purpose of the board is to advise the Council in the development and implementation of programs designed to serve the poor and the community at large with an emphasis on federally funded programs. CALL TO ORDER REVISED AGENDA 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 Discussion and possible action on the May 10, 2022, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. 2. COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT (CSBG) Briefing and discussion on the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) (Jill Smith, Program Supervisor, Austin Public Health) 3. OLD BUSINESS 4. NEW BUSINESS Discussion and possible action on staff recommendations presented at the May 2022 CDC meeting regarding the Home Loan Repair Program (CDC) a) Briefing regarding the strengthening of tenants’ rights ordinance from the Office of Civil Rights, Housing and Planning Department, and Austin Code. (Carol Johnson, Office of Civil Rights; Elaine Garrett, Austin Code; Nefertitti Jackmon, Cupid Alexander, & James May, Housing and Planning Department) b) Briefing, discussion, and possible action from Financial Services regarding City of Austin budget process and timeline (Katie Stewart, Budget Analyst, Financial Services Office) …
Community Services Block Grant Programmatic/Financial Report June 14, 2022 The Community Services Block Grant funds the delivery of services to low income Texas residents in all 254 counties. These funds support a variety of direct services in addition to helping maintain the core administrative elements of community action agencies. For the City of Austin, the grant provides funding for the delivery of basic needs, case management, preventive health and employment support services through the City’s six (6) Neighborhood Centers and the three (3) Outreach Sites. Mission: The Neighborhood Services Unit improves the lives and health of people experiencing poverty by providing public health and social services and connecting residents of Austin and Travis County to community resources. Basic Needs (food, clothing, information and referral, notary services, transportation, car safety education and car seats, tax preparation, Blue Santa applications, fans, Thanksgiving food baskets and other seasonal activities); Preventive Health (screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar including a1C, and cholesterol; pregnancy testing; health promotion presentations, coordination and participation in health fairs, immunizations, coordination of wellness activities, linkages to medical home providers and diabetes case management); Case Management (individual/family support counseling, advocacy, self-sufficiency case management, crisis intervention, linkages with employers, educational opportunities and training, and working with individuals on quality of life issues); Employment Support (intake, assessment and goal setting, job readiness training, job placement assistance, and job retention services) Expenditures Categories 2022 Contract Budget* % of Total Cumulative Expenditures as of 4/30/22 Personnel Fringe Benefits Other Total $545,928.00 $118,472.06 $40,794.92 $0 $159,266.98 29% *Amount received from TDHCA’s 1st installment. 1 SRV 3O 4 4E 4E 5 5B 5D 4C 4C 4I 5A 5JJ 7A 7B 7D 7N Transition Out of Poverty Goal Goal Achieved TOP Individuals who transitioned out of poverty 43 6 Success Rate% 14% Austin Public Health Report on PY22 Community Action Plan MISSION: To prevent disease, promote health, and protect the well-being of our community. TOP 5 NEEDS: Housing; Health; Employment; Basic Needs; Education Report Date April 2022 FNPI Outcome Description Target #Enrolled #Achieved Success Rate % Housing Households who avoided eviction Households who avoided eviction (CARES ACT) *2021 1200 1,458 Health and Social/Behavioral Development Individuals who demonstrated improved physical health and well being Individuals who improved skills related to the adult role of parents/caregivers Service Description Tax Preparation Programs Rent Payments Rent Payments (Cares Act) *2021 Utility Payments Immunizations Food Distribution Case Management Eligibility …
Project Connect Community-Initiated Solutions Program Updates June 2022 Agenda • Project Connect Anti-Displacement Investments: Timeline, Budget & 2022 Investments • Community Initiated Solutions: Funding Priorities, Funding Term, Amount & Eligibility • Equity Framework • Application & Review Process • Outreach & Engagement • Q & A $300 Million Project Connect Anti-Displacement Investments When voters approved $7.1 Billion for Project Connect in November 2020, Proposition A included $300 million for anti- displacement work in order to: • Help prevent the displacement of people due to rising costs that may result from transit-oriented development • Create long-term impact with focus on affordable housing units and asset-building opportunities that enhance people's economic mobility and prevent displacement. 3 4 Investment Years 1 & 2: $65 Million 5 Community Initiated Solutions: 2022 Funding Priorities $20 million is available for nonprofit organizations and partnerships for the following priorities: Renter/tenant stabilization Expansion and preservation of homeownership opportunities Other anti-displacement strategies 6 Funding Term and Amount • AHFC anticipates awarding up to 15 applications for the $20,000,000 • Minimum amount: $250,000 • Organizations may apply for up to three (3) years of funding understanding that if selected, the initial contract term will be for one (1) year. Second and third years are extended based on outcomes, performance, and an updated budget. 7 Eligibility • All investments must benefit existing residents who live within one (1) mile of Project Connect station or line in communities with vulnerable, active, and chronic displacement risk. • Applicants must be one of the following: • Nonprofit organizations: 501(c)3 or 501(c)4 non-profit organization and a registered vendor with the City of Austin; or • Partnerships: Partnerships between nonprofits and for-profits, or community-based organizations. Partners must identify a lead organization responsible for coordinating the group’s activities, including fiscal administration, reporting, quality control, and deliverable management. The lead organization must be a registered vendor with the City of Austin. 8 Anti-Displacement Maps and Dashboard The Dashboard and Maps were created to pinpoint and prioritize areas within one (1) mile of Project Connect stations and lines, with residents most vulnerable to displacement • Use the dashboard and maps to demonstrate service • footprint of your proposal and which stage of displacement You can use maps and dashboard to answer question 1; using data from dashboard may help you craft appropriate solutions that will stave off displacement in your community Fact sheets were developed to further simplify targeting …
CDC Presentation Home Repair Loan Programs June 14, 2022 Current Home Rehabilitation Loan Programs (HRLP) Loan Program Home Rehabilitation Loan Program (Rehabilitation) Home Rehabilitation Loan Program (Reconstruction) Holly Good Neighbor Program Services Provided • Repairs to the foundation, roof, plumbing, HVAC, windows, and electrical • Major interior and exterior repairs • Complete rehabilitation of home, reconstruction if needed • Deferred 0% loan, terms up to 15 years. • Complete reconstruction, if • Deferred 0% loan, terms up needed to 30 years. • The repairs were limited to plumbing, electrical, roof, foundation, exterior painting and solar panel installation. • Forgivable 0% loan, terms up to 10 years. Funding Source CDBG Funding Amount Provide funding amount up to $75,000. Up to $110,000 for historical homes. Provide funding amount up to $250,000 for demolish and reconstruction. CDBG Austin Energy $50,000 MFI% At or below 80% At or below 80% At or below 100% 2 Home Rehabilitation Loan Program (HRLP) purpose and services Loan Program Home Rehabilitation Loan Program How does HRLP work? • No interest or monthly payments, but a lien is placed against the property. • The home must remain the primary residence of the homeowner for the entire term • • of the loan. If the owners choose to sell or rent the home, transfer title, refinance or draw an equity loan within 15 years of the loan, the amount owed on the loan due and payable. If it is necessary to demolish and replace the home, owners may be eligible for a loan up to $250,000 for a term of 20 years, with a 25% shared equity lien on the home for an additional 10 years, for a total of 30 years on the lien. Eligibility Requirements • The home is within the Austin city limits. • The home is a single-family detached home. It must be the primary residence of the • The applicant must own the property. Owner has clear title on the property (reconstruction), and ownership is in his/her name. • Applicant has not been discharged from bankruptcy less than two years of • Applicant must have a gross annual income at/below 80% Median Family Income applicant. application date. (MFI). 3 Housing and Urban Development Affordability Period Home Assistance Per Unit or Buyer Length of Affordability Period Less than $15,000 $15,000 - $40,000 More than $40,000 New construction 5 Years 10 Years 15 Years 20 Years 4 …
Attachment II F: Funding Table CITY OF AUSTIN ACTION PLAN 2022‐2023 ‐ ALL FUNDING SOURCES June 13, 2022 DRAFT SPECIAL NEEDS ASSISTANCE Program / Activity FY 2022‐23 Plan Funding Source New Funding Services Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Child Care Services Senior Services Mental Health Services Subtotal, Public Services AIDS Services of Austin Project Transitions Integral Care ATCIC ASHwell HOPWA ‐ Adm HOMELESS ASSISTANCE HEARTH Emergency Solutions Grant Shelter Operation and Maintenance HMIS ESG ‐ Adm Rapid Rehousing Programs Subtotal, HEARTH Emergency Solutions Grant Subtotal, Homeless Assistance RENTER ASSISTANCE CDBG CDBG CDBG HOPWA HOPWA HOPWA HOPWA HOPWA HESG HESG HESG HESG 499,167 169 129,052 180 196,179 163 824,398 512 900,000 273 1,200,000 250 135,328 66 52,627 15 70,761 313,922 1,245 29,484 288,287 108 36,381 ‐ 668,074 1,353 1,932,853 1,448 Subtotal, Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS 2,358,716 604 Subtotal, Special Needs Assistance 3,183,114 1,116 Tenant‐Based Rental Assistance HOME 1,264,779 95 Architectural Barrier Program ‐ Rental CDBG 174,324 7 1 of 4 DRAFT 6/13/2022 CITY OF AUSTIN ACTION PLAN 2022‐2023 ‐ ALL FUNDING SOURCES June 13, 2022 DRAFT Program / Activity Tenants' Rights Assistance Subtotal, Renters Assistance HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE Down Payment Assistance Subtotal, Down Payment Assistance Subtotal, Homebuyer Assistance HOMEOWNER ASSISTANCE Architectural Barrier Removal ‐ Owner Minor Home Repair Homeowner Rehabilitation Loan Program Subtotal, Homeowner Rehab Subtotal, Homeowner Assistance HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE Rental Housing Development Assistance Subtotal, Rental Housing Dev Assist Ownership Housing Development Assistance Subtotal, Ownership Housing Dev Assistance Subtotal, Housing Developer Assistance OTHER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE CHDO Operating Expenses Grants Family Business Loan Program Funding Source CDBG FY 2022‐23 Plan New Funding Services 298,938 360 473,262 367 HOME HOME ‐ PI CDBG CDBG HOME ‐ PI CDBG CDBG ‐ RL 1,210,306 500,000 28 ‐ 1,710,306 28 1,710,306 28 1,422,860 75 848,062 188 200,000 747,380 95,000 ‐ 8 ‐ 1,042,380 8 3,313,302 271 CDBG HOME ‐ PI 1,603,105 ‐ 218,182 4 HOME (CHDO) 264,250 6 CDBG CDBG ‐ RL HOME HOME (CHDO) 2,085,537 10 72,061 55,000 ‐ 264,250 391,311 6 ‐ 8 2 16 2,476,848 26 HOME (CO) 167,416 2 Section 108 Section 108 ‐ PI 2,000,000 2,192 33 ‐ Subtotal, Other Community Development Assistance 2,169,608 35 2 of 4 DRAFT 6/13/2022 CITY OF AUSTIN ACTION PLAN 2022‐2023 ‐ ALL FUNDING SOURCES June 13, 2022 DRAFT Program / Activity FY 2022‐23 Plan Funding Source New Funding Services Neighborhood Commercial Mgmt., Debt Service Section 108 ‐ PI DEBT SERVICE Subtotal, …
CITY OF AUSTIN 2019 – 2020 2020 – 2021 2021 – 2022 2022 – 2023 2023 – 2024 FY 21-22 ACTION PLAN PREPARED BY Housing and Planning Department (HPD) PO Box 1088 Austin, Texas 78767 City of Austin, Texas Fiscal Year 2021-22 Annual Action Plan Prepared by: City of Austin Housing and Planning Department PO Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 512-974-3100 www.austintexas.gov/housing Austin City Council Steve Adler Mayor Natasha Harper-Madison, District 1 Mayor Pro Tem Council Members Vanessa Fuentes, District 2 Sabino “Pio” Renteria, Gregorio “Greg” Casar, District 3 District 4 District 5 Ann Kitchen, Mackenzie Kelly, District 6 Leslie Pool, Paige Ellis, District 7 District 8 Kathie Tovo, District 9 District 10 Alison Alter, Spencer Cronk City Manager DRAFT FY 2022-23 Draft Action Plan AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b) PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies – 91.200(b) AP-10 Consultation – 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l) AP-12 Participation – 91.105, 91.200(c) AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2) AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d) AP-38 Project Summary AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f) AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g) AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h) AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i) AP-70 HOPWA Goals– 91.220 (l)(3) AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j) AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k) AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4) Attachment I: Citizen Participation A: Citizen Participation Plan B: Public Notice and Comments Attachment II: Grantee Unique Appendices A: Resale and Recapture Policy B: ESG Program Standards C: Monitoring Plan D: Relocation Policy E: HOME Sale Price Information F: Funding Summary & Production Table 2 10 12 35 45 53 62 65 91 92 99 103 110 111 118 125 1 Executive Summary AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b) 1. Introduction The City of Austin submits this FY 2022-23 Action Plan as the fourth of five Action Plans within the FY 2019-24 Consolidated Plan. The following section provides a concise summary of the FY 2022-23 Action Plan. The final document will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) no later than August 16, 2022. In FY 2022-23, the City of Austin expects to receive continued funding from HUD through four entitlement grants: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG); HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME); Emergency Solutions Grant Program (ESG); and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA). In addition to federal funding …
Community Advancement Network Presentation to City of Austin Community Development Commission By Raul Alvarez, CAN Executive Director June 14, 2022 WWW.CANATX.ORG 2022 CAN WORK PLAN PRIORITY Ensuring an Equitable Economic Recovery (new) Addressing Community Mental Health & Wellness (new) Improving Language Access and Resources (continuation) Equity in the Pandemic Response (and emergency response generally) (continuation) WE ARE SAFE, JUST & ENGAGED HIGHLIGHTS CHALLENGES Travis County Crime Declined 3% From 2015 to 2020 Travis County Voter Turnout Increased 10% From 2016 to 2020 in Travis County African-American adults are 2.8 times as likely To be booked into jail than White adults Property Crime Increased 10% From 2019 to 2020 in Travis County OUR BASIC NEEDS ARE MET HIGHLIGHTS CHALLENGES In 2019, the Travis County Poverty Rate was 12% (It was15% in 2015) The Food Insecurity rate decreased to 13% in 2019 (It was 16% in 2015) The Poverty Rate for African- Americans and Hispanics is 2 times higher than it is for Whites 41,130 children in Travis County were Food Insecure in 2019 (In 2013, that number was 63,780) WE ARE HEALTHY HIGHLIGHTS CHALLENGES The percentage of adults without health insurance declined by 12 % in Travis County from 2017 to 2019. In 2020, the percentage of adults that smoke was 11% in the Austin MSA, compared to 20% in 2008. The Obesity Rate in Travis County increased from 23% to 27% In the period from 2016 to 2020. For this indicator, we also report inequities by sex, race, and income WE ACHIEVE OUR FULL POTENTIAL HIGHLIGHTS CHALLENGES In 2021, the Travis County Unemployment Rate was 4 % (It was 6.3% in 2020) The Unemployment Rate for African-Americans was 59% higher than it was for Whites In 2021, the Postsecondary Completion Rate was 56 % compared to 47% in 2017 56% of Central Texas students earn a degree in 6 years, compared to 37% of African-American students & 44% of Hispanic students 2022 CAN STAFF & LEADERSHIP Thank you for the Opportunity to Present! Questions? For more information, please contact: Raul Alvarez, CAN Executive Director ralvarez@canatx.org
Power BI Desktop $1.6M (21.41%) $1.5M (20%) Program Administration Rental Housing Development Assistance Architectural Barrier Removal- Owner Minor Home Repair Homeowner Rehabilitation Loan Program Childcare Services Tenants' Rights Assistance Mental Health Services Architectural Barrier Removal- Renter Senior Services Ownership Housing Development Assistance CDBG Funding by Program $0.07M $0.2M (2.62%) (0.96%) $0.3M (3.99%) $0.5M (6.67%) $0.75M (9.98%) $0.85M (11.32%) Program Administration Rental Housing Development Assistance Architectural Barrier Removal- Owner Minor Home Repair Homeowner Rehabilitation Loan Program Childcare Services Tenants' Rights Assistance Mental Health Services Architectural Barrier Removal- Renter Ownership Housing Development Assistance $72,061 Senior Services Total $1.42M (19%) Funding $1,603,105 $1,497,781 $1,422,860 $848,062 $747,380 $499,167 $298,938 $196,179 $174,324 $129,052 $7,488,909 HOME Funding by Program Power BI Desktop $0.17M (4.75%) $0.26M (7.5%) $0.26M (7.5%) $0.35M (10%) $1.26M (35.9%) Program Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Down Payment Assistance Administration Ownership Housing Development Assistance Rental Housing Development Assistance Community Housing Development Organization Program Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Down Payment Assistance Administration Ownership Housing Development Assistance Rental Housing Development Assistance Community Housing Development Organization $167,416 Total $1.21M (34.35%) Funding $1,264,779 $1,210,306 $352,333 $264,250 $264,250 $3,523,334 ESG Funding by Program Power BI Desktop $29.48K $36.38K (5.45%) (4.41%) $288.29K (43.15%) $313.92K (46.99%) Program Shelter Operation and Maintenance Rapid Rehousing Programs Administration HMIS Shelter Operation and Maintenance $313,922 Rapid Rehousing Programs Administration Funding $288,287 $36,381 $29,484 $668,074 Program HMIS Total HOPWA Funding by Program Power BI Desktop $0.07M (3%) $0.14M (5.74%) $0.9M (38.16%) $1.2M (50.88%) Program Project Transitions AIDS Services of Austin Integral Care ATCIC Administration ASHwell Program Funding Project Transitions $1,200,000 AIDS Services of Austin $900,000 Integral Care ATCIC Administration ASHwell Total $135,328 $70,761 $52,627 $2,358,716
Mural: Rex Hamilton | Photography: Joe Ybarra Budget Process Financial Services | Budget Office FY 2022-23 Budget Timeline City Manager’s Proposed Budget published July 15 Budget readings and tax rate hearings on August 17 - 19 Policy Input Forecasting and Budget Development Council Deliberation & Adoption January January February February March March April April May May June June July July August August September September October October Board and Commissions Council Town Halls Community Input Meetings Board and Commission recommendations due March 30 Community Input Meeting July 27 6/14/2022 2 Questions? For more information on Financial Services | Budget Office: AUSTINTEXAS.GOV/BUDGET About the Be Well Murals: This project was initiated and funded by the City of Austin Art in Public Places Program within the Economic Development Department, in partnership with the City of Austin Civilian Conservation Corps. Be Well Murals Project curated by Raasin in the Sun. The Lamar Underpass has housed public art since 2005 and was reimagined in 2020 to site the Be Well Murals in support of wellness during the pandemic. The Be Well Murals are temporary artworks and will be archived as part of the City's Art in Public Places public art collection. Through the Austin Civilian Conservation Corps, art projects like these are intended to put local artists back to work who have been impacted by COVID-19.
2022 Climate Ambassador Program Sydnee Landry Overview ● Program Summary ● Program Overview ● Program Components ● Recruitment Strategy ● Recruitment Timeline Program summary: Supporting local climate initiatives through small-scale projects with engaged community members Engagement Project Design Workshops Meetings Program Overview Advance a local climate initiative in line with the strategies of the Climate Equity Plan Meet with stakeholders relevant to their projects & goals Create plans for the direction of their engagement and Community Action Project Develop group understanding of equity, civic engagement, and how to incorporate those practices into their work and projects Discuss their work, share ideas, collaborate, learn from their peers Estimated 60 hour time commitment over 6 months (August 2022 - January 2023) Monthly Meetings Estimated time commitment: 10 hours ● Opportunity to share their experiences as organizers, discuss their work, and learn from one another ● Occasional guest speakers to provide insight on specific topics of interest ● About 1.5 - 2 hours per meeting Intros, OOS staff, guest ambassador MONTH 1 MONTH 2 Project ideas & project management MONTH 3 Project management Guest speaker on grants MONTH 4 MONTH 5 Guest speaker on organizing MONTH 6 Check in, wrap up Example Meeting Topics Workshops Estimated time commitment: 6 hours Equity Workshop Facilitated by Susana Almanza ● TOPIC: Providing context for environmental racism in Austin Civic Engagement Workshop Facilitated by Austin Common ● TOPIC: Explaining different departments, entities, organizations, and processes that the ambassadors are likely to encounter Project Design Estimated time commitment: 6 hours ● With guidance, the ambassadors will complete project management assignments to track their progress throughout the program ● While completing these assignments, the ambassadors will have an opportunity to: ○ ○ ○ Reflect on the workshops Pinpoint the CEP strategy they want to focus on Identify specific stakeholders to approach in the engagement portion of the program ○ Outline their projects Example Project Management Template Engagement Estimated time commitment: 12 hours ● ● The ambassadors will network and do engagement with stakeholders that are relevant to the goals of their projects Flexibility in the types of engagement they do, so long as they meet the hours requirement ● Any of the following could count towards hours: ○ Attending committee, commission, or advisory group meetings ○ Meeting with community members ○ Meeting with other organizations and/or local businesses Prepping engagement materials Doing community outreach at an event ○ ○ …
Community Advancement Network Presentation to City of Austin Community Development Commission By Raul Alvarez, CAN Executive Director June 14, 2022 WWW.CANATX.ORG 2022 CAN WORK PLAN PRIORITY Ensuring an Equitable Economic Recovery (new) Addressing Community Mental Health & Wellness (new) Improving Language Access and Resources (continuation) Equity in the Pandemic Response (and emergency response generally) (continuation) WE ARE SAFE, JUST & ENGAGED HIGHLIGHTS CHALLENGES Travis County Crime Declined 3% From 2015 to 2020 Travis County Voter Turnout Increased 10% From 2016 to 2020 in Travis County African-American adults are 2.8 times as likely To be booked into jail than White adults Property Crime Increased 10% From 2019 to 2020 in Travis County OUR BASIC NEEDS ARE MET HIGHLIGHTS CHALLENGES In 2019, the Travis County Poverty Rate was 12% (It was15% in 2015) The Food Insecurity rate decreased to 13% in 2019 (It was 16% in 2015) The Poverty Rate for African- Americans and Hispanics is 2 times higher than it is for Whites 41,130 children in Travis County were Food Insecure in 2019 (In 2013, that number was 63,780) WE ARE HEALTHY HIGHLIGHTS CHALLENGES The percentage of adults without health insurance declined by 12 % in Travis County from 2017 to 2019. In 2020, the percentage of adults that smoke was 11% in the Austin MSA, compared to 20% in 2008. The Obesity Rate in Travis County increased from 23% to 27% In the period from 2016 to 2020. For this indicator, we also report inequities by sex, race, and income WE ACHIEVE OUR FULL POTENTIAL HIGHLIGHTS CHALLENGES In 2021, the Travis County Unemployment Rate was 4 % (It was 6.3% in 2020) The Unemployment Rate for African-Americans was 59% higher than it was for Whites In 2021, the Postsecondary Completion Rate was 56 % compared to 47% in 2017 56% of Central Texas students earn a degree in 6 years, compared to 37% of African-American students & 44% of Hispanic students 2022 CAN STAFF & LEADERSHIP Thank you for the Opportunity to Present! Questions? For more information, please contact: Raul Alvarez, CAN Executive Director ralvarez@canatx.org
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) June 14, 2022 – 6:30pm Austin City Hall, Board and Commission- Room 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Community Development Commission 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 512-974-1606 or jesse.gutierrez@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Amit Motwani, Chair Public Sector Appointee Karen Paup, Vice Chair Private Sector Appointee Bertha Delgado East Austin Vacant Public Sector Appointee Fisayo Fadelu Public Sector Appointee Cheryl Thompson St. John’s Miriam Garcia North Austin Cynthia Jaso Dove Springs Kendra Garrett Private Sector Appointee Julia Woods South Austin Eloise Sepeda Public Sector Appointee Heidi Sloan Public Sector Appointee Vacant Rosewood-Zaragosa/Blackland Jose Noe Elias Montopolis Michael Tolliver Colony Park Please visit https://austintexas.gov/cdc for more information about the Community Development Commission. Purpose: The purpose of the board is to advise the Council in the development and implementation of programs designed to serve the poor and the community at large with an emphasis on federally funded programs. Members Present Members Absent Staff Members Present Cheryl Thompson Eloise Sepeda Amit Motwani, Chair Karen Paup, Vice Chair Bertha Delgado Jose Noe Elias Fisayo Fadelu Miriam Garcia Kendra Garrett Cynthia Jaso Heidi Sloan Michael Tolliver Julia Woods CALL TO ORDER Mandy DeMayo Cupid Alexander James May Nefertitti Jackmon Jill Smith Carol Johnson Elaine Garrett Rachel Tepper Julie Smith MINUTES Chair Motwani called the meeting to order at 6:34pm with 8 members present. Commissioners Fadelu and Sloan were present but off the dais; Commissioners Thompson and Sepeda were absent. 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. Raul Alvarez, Community Action Network, addressed the CDC. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the May 10, 2022, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Tolliver’s motion, Commissioner Garcia’s second, the May 10, 2022, minutes were unanimously approved. 2. COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT (CSBG) Briefing and discussion on the …
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING JUNE 14, 2022 3:00 PM 2716 SPIRIT OF TEXAS DRIVE ROOM 160 (Board Room and Public Comments) ROOM 174 (Public Viewing of Proceedings via Videoconference) AUSTIN, TEXAS 78719 Some members of the Commission may be participating via videoconference. Live audio of the meeting will be available as an alternative to attending in person. Please email Steve Khanoyan at stephen.khanoyan@flyaustin.com by noon of the day of the meeting for dial-in details. Any member of the public wishing to address the Commission in person may sign in before the meeting or, if via dial in, by noon of the meeting date by emailing Steve Khanoyan at stephen.khanoyan@flyaustin.com. Please include the phone number you will be calling from. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS Eugene Sepulveda, Chair Wendy Price Todd, Vice-Chair Jeremy Hendricks Scott Madole Ernest Saulmon Jonathan Coon Billy Owens AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Vicky Sepulveda Chad Ennis Raymond Young 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. Please see further instructions on registration above. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) May 10, 2022 meeting. 2. STAFF REPORTS Officer. a) April 2022 Financial Results prepared by Rajeev Thomas, Deputy Chief Finance b) AUS Air Service Update prepared by Jamy Kazanoff, Air Service Development. 1 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS a) Chief Executive Officer’s Update on Item 63 on the City Council Agenda for June 16, 2022 Regarding the South Terminal presented by Jacqueline Yaft, Chief Executive Officer. b) Chief Operations Officer’s Report on Airport Wi-Fi, TSA Screening, and Baggage Porter Services presented by Ghizlane Badawi, Chief Operating Officer. c) Airport Expansion and Development Program (AEDP) Terminal Optimization presented by Tracy Thompson, Interim Chief Planning and Development Officer. 4. CONSENT AGENDA a) Authorize negotiation and execution of a Construction Manager at Risk Agreement with Hensel Phelps Construction Co. for preconstruction and construction services for the Barbara Jordan Terminal (BJT) Optimization in an amount not to exceed $46,000,000. Scheduled for approval by the City Council at the June 16, 2022 meeting. (Note: This contract will be awarded in compliance with 49 CFR Part 26 DBE Procurement Program and City Code Chapter 2-9B by meeting the goals with 22.33% DBE participation.) b) Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with RS&H, Inc. (staff recommendation) or one of the other qualified …
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING JUNE 14, 2022 3:00 PM 2716 SPIRIT OF TEXAS DRIVE ROOM 160 (Board Room and Public Comments) ROOM 174 (Public Viewing of Proceedings via Videoconference) AUSTIN, TEXAS 78719 Some members of the Commission may be participating via videoconference. Live audio of the meeting will be available as an alternative to attending in person. Please email Steve Khanoyan at stephen.khanoyan@flyaustin.com by noon of the day of the meeting for dial-in details. Any member of the public wishing to address the Commission in person may sign in before the meeting or, if via dial in, by noon of the meeting date by emailing Steve Khanoyan at stephen.khanoyan@flyaustin.com. Please include the phone number you will be calling from. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS Eugene Sepulveda, Chair Wendy Price Todd, Vice-Chair Jeremy Hendricks Scott Madole Ernest Saulmon Jonathan Coon Billy Owens AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Vicky Sepulveda Chad Ennis Raymond Young 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. Please see further instructions on registration above. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) May 10, 2022 meeting. 2. STAFF REPORTS Officer. a) April 2022 Financial Results prepared by Rajeev Thomas, Deputy Chief Finance b) AUS Air Service Update prepared by Jamy Kazanoff, Air Service Development. 1 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS a) Chief Executive Officer’s Update on Item 63 on the City Council Agenda for June 16, 2022 Regarding the South Terminal presented by Jacqueline Yaft, Chief Executive Officer. b) Chief Operations Officer’s Report on Airport Wi-Fi, TSA Screening, and Baggage Porter Services presented by Ghizlane Badawi, Chief Operating Officer. c) Airport Expansion and Development Program (AEDP) Terminal Optimization presented by Tracy Thompson, Interim Chief Planning and Development Officer. 4. CONSENT AGENDA a) Authorize negotiation and execution of a Construction Manager at Risk Agreement with Hensel Phelps Construction Co. for preconstruction and construction services for the Barbara Jordan Terminal (BJT) Optimization in an amount not to exceed $46,000,000. Scheduled for approval by the City Council at the June 16, 2022 meeting. (Note: This contract will be awarded in compliance with 49 CFR Part 26 DBE Procurement Program and City Code Chapter 2-9B by meeting the goals with 22.33% DBE participation.) b) Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with RS&H, Inc. (staff recommendation) or one of the other qualified …
Airport Expansion and Development Program Enabling 30 Million Annual Journeys Interim Capacity Improvements June 14, 2022 0 Planned Interim Improvements • Ticketing, Check-in and Bag Drop • Passenger Security Screening • Checked Baggage Screening • Baggage Claim • Gate 13 Improvements for Busing • New West Gates Outbound Passenger and Baggage Flow Check In Kiosks Counters Security Screening Checked Bag Screening Airline Boarding Interim Capacity Improvements 1 Ticketing, Check-in and Bag Drop Near-term (2022-2023): 24 Additional Curbside Counters Mid-term (2026): Atrium Infill with ~30 New Counters Atrium infill New counters Six additional counters located at each existing location N Not to Scale N Not to Scale Existing Curbside Check-in Counters Existing Atrium above Baggage Claim Interim Capacity Improvements 2 Source: City of Austin Department of Aviation Passenger Security Screening Near-term (2023): Checkpoint 1 Upgraded to Automated Screening Lane (ASL) Technology Mid-term (2024): Checkpoint 2E Expanded and Upgraded to ASL Technology New technology screening lanes New technology screening lanes Additional lane Kaba exit facility removed N Not to Scale Interim Capacity Improvements Source: City of Austin Department of Aviation N Not to Scale 3 Passenger Security Screening Mid-term (2024): Checkpoint 2 Lanes Upgraded to ASL Technology Mid-term (2025): Checkpoint 3 Expanded and Upgraded to ASL Technology Two new technology screening lanes Six ASL Lanes West Infill new building area Interim Capacity Improvements 4 N Not to Scale N Not to Scale Source: City of Austin Department of Aviation Checked Baggage Screening New Checked Bag Screening System First Phase : 2024 Second Phase: 2025 Existing checked baggage system in two locations is at capacity and aging Interim Capacity Improvements Source: City of Austin Department of Aviation N Not to Scale 5 Baggage Claim Improvements Atrium Infill (above) Replace Carousel 5 with new larger carousel (2025) Expand Carousel 6 (2025) Interim Capacity Improvements Source: City of Austin Department of Aviation N Not to Scale 6 Gate 13 Improvements for Busing Existing Gate 13 Holdroom New Escalators (2023) New escalators and stairs To curb/busing Existing elevator Location Map Source: City of Austin Department of Aviation Gate 13 7 Interim Capacity Improvements New West Gates Net 3 New Airline Gates (2025) Apron, concourse and mezzanine level expansion Preliminary Rendering N Not to Scale Interim Capacity Improvements 8 Source: City of Austin Department of Aviation Indicative Schedule of Future AUS Action Items Airport Advisory Commission and City Council Project Name/Scope BJT Optimization (3-Gate Expansion) – CMR …
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 2022 The Airport Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair Todd called the Commission Meeting to order at 3:02 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Wendy Price Todd – Vice Chair Vicky Sepulveda Chad Ennis Raymond Young Bakari Brock (*attended via videoconference) Commissioners Absent: Eugene Sepulveda – Chair Ernest Saulmon Jonathan Coon* Billy Owens Scott Madole Jeremy Hendricks CITIZENS COMMUNICATIONS: advertising. digital advertising. regarding agenda item 3a. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) Girard Kinney, AIA, was allotted 3 minutes to address the Commission regarding digital b) Jason Wills, Scenic Texas, was allotted 3 minutes to address the Commission regarding c) Jeff Pearse, LoneStar Airport Holdings, was allotted 3 minutes to address the Commission a) The minutes from the meeting of May 10, 2022 were approved on Commissioner Ennis’ motion; Commissioner Madole seconded. Motion passed on a 9-0-0-2 vote. Chair E. Sepulveda and Commissioner Hendricks were absent. 2. STAFF REPORTS a) April 2022 Financial Results prepared by Rajeev Thomas, Deputy Chief of Finance. 1 b) AUS Air Service Update prepared by Jamy Kazanoff, Air Service Development. 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS a) Chief Executive Officer’s Update on Item 63 on the City Council Agenda for June 16, 2022 Regarding the South Terminal presented by Jacqueline Yaft, Chief Executive Officer. b) Chief Operations Officer’s Report on Airport Wi-Fi and TSA Screening presented by Ghizlane Badawi, Chief Operating Officer. c) Airport Expansion and Development Program (AEDP) Terminal Optimization presented by Tracy Thompson, Interim Chief Planning and Development Officer. 4. CONSENT AGENDA All three items were pulled by Vice Chair Todd for discussion. a) Authorize negotiation and execution of a Construction Manager at Risk Agreement with Hensel Phelps Construction Co. for preconstruction and construction services for the Barbara Jordan Terminal (BJT) Optimization in an amount not to exceed $46,000,000 A motion to approve was made by Commissioner Saulmon; Commissioner Young seconded. Motion passed on a 9-0-0-2 vote. Chair E. Sepulveda and Commissioner Hendricks were absent. b) Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with RS&H, Inc. (staff recommendation) or one of the other qualified respondents for Request for Qualifications No. CLMP326 to provide engineering design and construction phase services for AEDP Airfield Infrastructure in an amount not to exceed $8,000,000. A motion to approve was made by Commissioner Saulmon; Commissioner Brock seconded. Motion passed on a 9-0-0-2 …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD REGULAR MEETING June 13, 2022, AT 6:00PM 1000 East 11th Street, Room 400A 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 Lisa Rodriguez at 512-974-3119 or lisa.rodriguez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W. Pierce, Vice Chair Danielle Skidmore Amit Motwani PURPOSE: The Board of Commissioners primary responsibility the implementation and compliance of approved Urban Renewal Plans that are adopted by the Austin City Council. An Urban Renewal Plan's primary purpose is to eliminate slum and blighting influence within a designated area of the city. Nathaniel Bradford Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey to oversee is 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of the May 16, 2022, Meeting Minutes. 2. NEW BUSINESS Discussion and possible action regarding the extension of the agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and the City of Austin concerning the implementation of the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan which ends September 30, 2022 (HPD Staff) 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion regarding Urban Renewal Plan and NCCD zoning cases, and review of related document(s) provided by Lauren Hartnett, Policy Director with Council Member Harper-Madison’s office b. Presentation, discussion, and possible action related to the property disposition of Urban Renewal Agency owned property (1100 E. 11th St and 920 E. 11th St) and the Agency’s partnership with the Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) including, without limitation, updated project schedule, update on selection process for pre- development consulting services (Anne Gatling Haynes and Theresa Alvarez, Austin Economic Development Corporation) 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 call Lisa Rodriguez at Housing and Planning Department, …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD (URB) REGULAR MEETING May 16, 2022, AT 6:00PM 1000 East 11th Street, Room 400A 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 Lisa Rodriguez at 512-974-3119 or lisa.rodriguez@austintexas.gov. Nathaniel Bradford Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Members Absent Darrell Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Kobla Tetey Staff Present Mark Walters Lisa Rodriguez CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W. Pierce, Vice Chair Danielle Skidmore Amit Motwani Members Present Manuel Escobar, Chair Nathaniel Bradford Danielle Skidmore Jacqueline Watson Megan Santee, Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal & Zech, P.C. (Urban Renewal Board’s attorney) DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Chair Escobar called the meeting to order at 6:04pm with four members present. 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. Susan Oringer, Vice President Davis Thompson, representing OCEAN, spoke to the URB. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of the February 28, 2022, Special Called Meeting Minutes On Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Bradford’s second, the February 28, 2022, minutes were approved unanimously. 2. NEW BUSINESS Discussion and possible action regarding the extension of the agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and the City of Austin concerning the implementation of the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan which ends September 30, 2022. This item was postponed to a future meeting. 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Briefing from Council Member Harper-Madison’s office regarding Urban Renewal Plan and NCCD zoning cases, discussion, and possible action. Lauren Hartnett, Policy Director with Council Member Harper-Madison’s office, presented. b. Discussion regarding future activities of the Urban Renewal Board. Presentation from counsel and staff regarding Local Government Code Chapter 374, and San Antonio’s Office of Urban Redevelopment activities. Megan Santee, Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal & Zech, P.C., and Mark Walters, Planner Principal with Housing and Planning, presented. c. Presentation, discussion, and possible action related to the property disposition of Urban Renewal Agency owned property (1100 E. 11th St and 920 E. 11th St) and the Agency’s partnership with the Austin Economic Development Corporation …
Implementing inclusive and equitable public development services as a non-profit partner to the City of Austin June 13, 2022 Urban Renewal Agency Urban Renewal District Blocks 16 & 18 Program from: Urban Renewal • Plan/NCCD zoning overlay, • Multiple planning community engagements, Recent Council resolution related to African American Cultural District • Primary Consultant Team Introduction Hayat Brown I Market and Economic Analysis DM/WBE Certifed with multiple agencies Page I Architecture, Planning, Urban Design, Community Engagement Jay Brown Project Director Daughan Pitts Real Estate Director Jen Boss Real Estate Strategy Ryan Losch Project Manager / Urban Design Lead Jamie Flatt Strategic Analyst • African American, woman-owned small business • Engineering and advisory services to support infrastructure • Largest integrated design firm in Austin • Interdisciplinary team of planners, urban designers, architects, capital improvement projects • P3 / Infrastructure / Real Estate Advisory specialty • Dedicated to municipal and institutional entities • Provide real estate and social infrastructure strategies to meet financial, facilities, and mission-focused goals landscape architects, and programmers • Expertise navigating complex regulatory hurdles in the City of Austin • Dedicated to supporting the ongoing evolution of urban areas • Work encourages development and redevelopment suited to the particular conditions of each site The Bingham Group I Engagement Partner | Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) • Full service lobbying firm • Represents and advises clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters in the Austin metro and throughout Central Texas A.J. Bingham Engagement Lead Nhat Ho Civil Engineer Civilitude I Engineering Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) • Local, Asian minority-owned • Engineering and planning firm Technical and permitting knowhow • Positive working relationships with City staff • Experience interfacing with neighborhoods and other community stakeholders 3 Primary Consultant Scope SCOPE 1 Predevelopment Planning SCOPE 2 Real Estate Analysis SCOPE 3 Engagement Strategy Program, Urban Design, & Technical Feasibility Program Finalization Cultural Anchor / retail, cafes, collaborative workspaces, improved, urban realm, and housing Economic Feasibility Phasing Strategy Pro Forma Scenarios Cultural Anchor Structure District Map Test-Fit Scenarios Interim Site Use Strategies District Precedents Project Administration Environmental, Mobility, Infrastructure, Sustainability Housing Market Analysis and Structure Post development respondent project review and analysis Identify creative proactive community communication and feedback strategies for effective construction and development communication processes Work collaboratively with URA & AEDC Partnership Working group and AEDC Community Relations Manager to achieve a ‘boots on the ground’ approach to district engagement …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD REGULAR MEETING June 13, 2022, AT 6:00PM 1000 East 11th Street, Room 400A 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 Lisa Rodriguez at 512-974-3119 or lisa.rodriguez@austintexas.gov. Nathaniel Bradford Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W. Pierce, Vice Chair Danielle Skidmore Amit Motwani Members in Attendance Manuel Escobar, Chair Nathaniel Bradford Amit Motwani Danielle Skidmore PURPOSE: The Board of Commissioners primary responsibility the implementation and compliance of approved Urban Renewal Plans that are adopted by the Austin City Council. An Urban Renewal Plan's primary purpose is to eliminate slum and blighting influence within a designated area of the city. Members Absent Darrell W. Pierce, Vice Chair Kobla Tetey Jacqueline Watson Staff in Attendance Mandy DeMayo James May Greg Dutton to oversee is MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Chair Escobar called the meeting to order at 6:08pm with four members present. 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of the May 16, 2022, Meeting Minutes On Commissioner Skidmore’s motion, Commissioner Bradford’s second, the May 16, 2022, minutes were approved unanimously. 2. NEW BUSINESS 3. OLD BUSINESS Discussion and possible action regarding the extension of the agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and the City of Austin concerning the implementation of the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Plan which ends September 30, 2022 (HPD Staff) Discussion occurred; Mandy DeMayo responded to questions. a. Discussion regarding Urban Renewal Plan and NCCD zoning cases, and review of related document(s) provided by Lauren Hartnett, Policy Director with Council Member Harper-Madison’s office Discussion occurred. b. Presentation, discussion, and possible action related to the property disposition of Urban Renewal Agency owned property (1100 E. 11th St and 920 E. 11th St) and the Agency’s partnership with the Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) including, without limitation, updated project schedule, update on selection process for pre- development consulting services (Anne Gatling Haynes, Austin Economic Development Corporation) Anne …
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 13, 2022, AT 9:30 A.M. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, LEARNING AND RESEARCH CENTER 5202 E. BEN WHITE BLVD, SUITE 500 AUSTIN, TEXAS 78741 AGENDA EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) The Commission will announce it will go into closed session pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel, or to discuss matters of litigation and personnel matters as specifically listed on this agenda. If necessary, the Commission will go into closed session, as permitted by law, regarding any item on this agenda. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once no later than noon the day before the meeting. The first ten (10) speakers will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. To register you may contact Matthew Chustz at (512)974-2859 or email Matthew.Chustz@austintexas.gov. CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES March 14, 2022. 2. HEARING a. Approve the minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting on a. Conduct a hearing on the appeal filed by Dayne Williams regarding their Denial of Promotion from Austin Resource Recovery. b. Deliberate in open session or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), on the appeal filed by Dayne Williams regarding their Denial of Promotion from Austin Resource Recovery. c. Possible action and decision on the appeal filed by Dayne Williams regarding their Denial of Promotion from Austin Resource Recovery. 3. NEW BUSINESS Service Commission. a. Discussion and possible action regarding the 2021 Annual Report of the Municipal Civil b. Discussion and possible action regarding appointment of a Vice Chair of the Municipal Civil Service Commission. 4. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion regarding the Municipal Civil Service Commissioner appointment process. b. Discussion of the Municipal Civil Service Commission recommendation to City Council (Recommendation 20191108-04B) regarding the review of granted denial of promotion and discharge appeals. c. Discussion and review of the Municipal Civil Service Rules to provide input to the Municipal Civil Service Director. d. Discussion and possible action on future meeting dates, times, and locations. 5. 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 …
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, March 14, 2022 REGULAR MEETING Monday, March 14, 2022 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES The Municipal Civil Service Commission convened in a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, March 14, 2022, at the Human Resources Department, Learning & Research Center (LRC) 5202 E. Ben White Blvd., Suite 500, Austin, TX 78741. Chair Perez-Wiseley called the Commission meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Teresa Perez-Wiseley, Chair Melissa Rogers, Vice-Chair McKenzie Frazier Andy Mormon Commissioners Absent: Kevin Mullen Staff in Attendance: Matthew Chustz, Municipal Civil Service Administrator April Shaw, Municipal Civil Service Coordinator Jennifer Stanko, Municipal Civil Service Coordinator Omar Francia, IT Systems Administrator PUBLIC COMMUNICATION Carol Guthrie addressed the Commission regarding concerns related to releasing the identity of Office of the City Auditor informants. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES December 13, 2021. a. Approve the minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting on The minutes of the December 13, 2021, regular meeting were approved on Commissioner Mormon’s motion, Commissioner Rogers’ second, on a vote of 4-0. 2. HEARING a. Conduct a hearing on the appeal filed by Nicholas Smitham regarding their Discharge from the Parks and Recreation Department. The Chair of the Commission accepted a request to reschedule the hearing from Nicholas Smitham’s representative. 1 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, March 14, 2022 b. Deliberate in open or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), regarding the appeal of Nicholas Smitham regarding their Discharge from the Parks and Recreation Department. No deliberation was held. c. Possible action and decision on the appeal filed by Nicholas Smitham regarding their Discharge from the Parks and Recreation Department. No decision was rendered in this matter. 3. STAFF BRIEFING a. Staff briefing regarding the Municipal Civil Service Commissioner appointment process. Matthew Chustz, Municipal Civil Service Administrator with the Human Resources Department, addressed the Commission regarding the Commissioner appointment process. 4. NEW BUSINESS Discussion was held. a. Discussion regarding the Municipal Civil Service Commissioner appointment process. b. Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation for Chair of the Municipal Civil Service Commission to the Austin City Council Audit and Finance Committee. The nomination of Commissioner Andy Mormon as Chair of the Municipal Civil Service Commission was approved on Chair Perez-Wiseley’s motion, Vice-Chair Rogers’ second, on a vote of 4-0. c. Discussion and possible action regarding amending the Bylaws of …
2022 Municipal Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting Schedule Monday, January 10, 2022 Monday, July 11, 2022 Monday, January 24, 2022 Monday, July 25, 2022 Monday, February 14, 2022 Monday, August 8, 2022 Monday, February 28, 2022 Monday, August 22, 2022 Monday, March 14, 2022 Monday, September 12, 2022 Monday, March 28, 2022 Monday, September 26, 2022 Monday, April 11, 2022 Monday, October 10, 2022 Monday, April 25, 2022 Monday, October 24, 2022 Monday, May 9, 2022 Monday, November 14, 2022 Monday, May 23, 2022 Monday, December 12, 2022 Monday, June 13, 2022 Monday, June 27, 2022 Approved by Commission 9/27/21
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION August 10, 2020 Letter Regarding MCS Review Dear Mayor and Council: Sincerely, As you know, the Municipal Civil Service Commission sent a recommendation for council action dated November 8, 2019. We are not aware of any action that has been taken. Enclosed please find a copy of that letter and its attachments. Chair Pamela Lancaster Vice Chair Melissa Rogers Commissioner Rebecca Eisenbrey Commissioner Erika Kane Commissioner Teresa Peréz-Wiseley Teresa Peréz-Wiseley Pamela Lancaster MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20191108-4B Date: November 8, 2019 Subject: Review and report of Municipal Civil Service Commission denial of promotion and discharge appeals. Motioned By: Pamela Lancaster, Chair Seconded By: Rebecca Eisenbrey, Commissioner Recommendation The Municipal Civil Service Commission recommends Council direct the appropriate City official to review granted denial of promotion and discharge appeals, gather data, and report the findings of the review back to the Commission. Description of Recommendation to Council The Commission requests that the City Council direct the appropriate City official to: 1) Identify each appeal that the Commission granted from an employee who sought to overturn a discharge or denial of promotion; 2) For each such granted appeal, identify the effect of the appeal, including but not limited to the employee's position, rate of pay and any other relevant information regarding the employee before and after the appeal was granted; 3) For each such employee who had an appeal granted, identify whether the employee is still employed with the City and if so, the employee's position; 4) For each such employee who had an appeal granted, identify whether the employee has applied for any promotions or transfers and, if so, the result of such application; 5) For each such employee who had an appeal granted, identify whether the employee has been disciplined or placed on a performance improvement plan, and, if so, the nature and outcome of such disciplinary action or performance improvement plan; and 6) Report the finding of such review back to the Commission Rationale: The MCS Commission is a five-member commission established by the City Charter that, among other things, hears appeals and makes final, binding decisions in the case of any municipal civil service employee who is discharged, suspended, demoted, denied a promotion, or put on disciplinary probation. The first appeal hearing heard by this Commission was in September 2014 and it has been approximately five years since that date. 1of2 The Commission …
LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION Monday, June 13, 2022 7:00 p.m. City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, Room 1401 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Austin, Texas 78752 Some commissioners 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 email or call staff liaison Alyssa Parra at 512-974-2934 or Alyssa.Parra@AustinTexas.gov District Commissioner 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Kannou (Kimberly) Curette Christian Vieira Dr. Victor Martinez VACANT Emily Bush Rebecca Dreke Kanoa Arteaga Katelyn Jones District 9 10 Mayor At-Large At-Large At-Large At-Large Commissioner Nan Dowling Brandon Wollerson Marti Bier Darcy Rendon Charles Curry Ryn Gonzales (Chair) Melissa Taylor (Vice Chair) CALL TO ORDER AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – Each speaker will have 3 minutes to speak. 1. MOTION TO SUSPEND ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- April 11, 2022 3. REGULAR BUSINESS – The commission may act or make recommendations on the following topics: a. The Office of Sustainability presentation of Austin’s first comprehensive food plan pursuant to Austin City Council Resolution No. 20210610-039. The food plan will cover issues from food production, distribution, retail, consumption, food access, and food recovery and waste. (Sponsors: Gonzales & Taylor Strategic Outcome: ) b. Election of officers for 2022-2023 terms. c. Discussion and possible action on Family Planning Item from Council. (Sponsor: Bier, Strategic Outcome: Government That Works for All) d. Discussion and possible action on Joint Inclusion Committee Budget Recommendation Summary. (Sponsor: Curry, Strategic Outcome: Government That Works for All) e. Discussion and possible action on vacant position. (Sponsors: Gonzales & Taylor Strategic Outcome: ) 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 Staff Liaison Alyssa Parra at 512-974-2834 or email Alyssa.parra@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission, please contact Alyssa Parra at (512) 974-2834.
LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a Special Called meeting on Monday June 13, 2022, at the City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Melissa Taylor called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Members in Attendance: Vice Chair Taylor, Bier, Curry, Curette, Dowling, Dreke, Jones, Martinez, Rendon, Vieira, and Wollerson Staff in Attendance: Staff Liaison Alyssa Parra PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: None 1. MOTION TO SUSPEND ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER– Commissioners unanimously approved a motion to suspend Robert’s Rules of Order. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – The minutes of the April 11, 2022nd meeting were approved without objection. 3. NEW BUSINESS a. The Office of Sustainability presentation of Austin’s first comprehensive food plan pushed to next month. b. Discussion on Family Planning Item from Council. c. Discussion and unanimous approval of endorsement of the Joint Inclusion Committee Budget Recommendation Summary. d. Discussion on vacant position. e. Election of officers for 2022-2023 terms pushed to next meeting. ADJOURNMENT – Vice chair Taylor adjourned the meeting at 8:18 p.m. without objection. The minutes were approved at the July 11, 2022, meeting on Commissioner Curry’s motion, Commissioner Vieira second on a unanimous vote.
Electric Utility Commission June 13, 2022 6:00 PM Austin Energy Headquarters; 1st Floor; Shudde Fath Conference Room 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin TX 78723 Some members of the Electric Utility Commission maybe 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 contact Natasha Goodwin at Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com or 512-322-6505. AGENDA Members: Marty Hopkins, Chair (Vela) Dave Tuttle, Vice Chair (Alter) Marshall Bowen (Kelly) Randy Chapman (Pool) Cary Ferchill (Mayor) Erik Funkhouser (Fuentes) Karen Hadden (Kitchen) Makenna Jonker (Harper-Madison) Cyrus Reed (Tovo) Kay Trostle (Ellis) Vacant (Renteria) For more information, please visit: www.austintexas.gov/euc CALL MEETING TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speaker must be present and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve minutes of the May 9, 2022 meeting. NEW BUSINESS – CONSENT ( ) = Target Council Meeting Date; [ ] = RCA Type 2. (7/28) [AE- Tract 1] Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interest for the Circuit 811 Transmission Electric Line upgrade project from Justin Lane Substation to McNeil Lane Substation for the public use of providing reliable, safe electricity service, which require acquisition of real property rights consisting of an Electric Transmission and Distribution Easement consisting of approximately 0.028 of an acre (1,233 square feet), and a Temporary Construction Easement consisting of approximately 0.187 of an acre (8,131 sq.ft) being a portion of Lots 10 through 16, Block A, North Gate Addition, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, according to the plat recorded in Plat Cabinet 3, Page 196, Plat Records Travis County, Texas and being a part of that called 0.555 acres, which is part of the said lots 10 through 16, Block A, of the said subdivision, as described to R&K Investments, A Texas General Partnership in that certain Warranty Deed with Vendor’s Lien as recorded in Volume 12132, page 2123, Real Property Records of Travis County Texas for the Austin Energy Transmission Circuit 811 JL-MC 138kV upgrade project, currently appraised at $98,410 subject to an increase in value based on updated …
Austin Electric Utility Commission Budget and Audit Workgroup Purpose: To review Austin energy financial documents including budgets, expenditures, audits, and to develop recommendations to the EUC and City Council. Meeting Schedule: The workgroup will establish meeting times in conjunction with scheduled meetings of the Electric Utility Commission Discussion Items and Recommendations: June 2022 1. To ensure that City Council receives a broad cross-section of input from residential customers, Austin Energy should conduct a customer poll prior to the EUC and City Council review of rate changes proposed by the Independent Hearing Officer. 2. Recommend that AE rate review Include consideration of the underlying rationale for the budget deficit. The rate review should include an examination of expenses associated with system growth and the proper assignment of those expenses. 3. The EUC should receive a presentation from AE and have an opportunity to provide input and a recommendation to City Council on several proposed tariffs that are not being fully considered as part of the rate review, including the proposed EES tariff, budget and make-up of the programs related to consumer energy solutions, including residential and commercial solar, demand response and energy efficiency programs, the Community Solar Assessment tariff, and the Green Choice tariff. EUC has a role in ensuring that the EES and Community Solar Assessment and Green Choice tariff and resulting budget and programs support the demand reduction, energy efficiency and solar and renewable goals approved in the 2030 Resource Plan. 4. That the EUC and City Council should timely receive AE recommendations on residential customer equity programs to ensure that funding is available to maintain low-income discounts, fee waivers, and for low-income weatherization. Unspent funds collected for weatherization assistance should be budgeted and spent during the 2022-2023 budget cycle. 5. That EUC 2022 Agendas include regular updates from the Independent Consumer Advocate.
Item 2 Posting Language ..Title Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interest for the Circuit 811 Transmission Electric Line upgrade project from Justin Lane Substation to McNeil Lane Substation for the public use of providing reliable, safe electricity service, which require acquisition of real property rights consisting of an Electric Transmission and Distribution Easement consisting of approximately 0.028 of an acre (1,233 square feet), and a Temporary Construction Easement consisting of approximately 0.187 of an acre (8,131 sq.ft) being a portion of Lots 10 through 16, Block A, North Gate Addition, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, according to the plat recorded in Plat Cabinet 3, Page 196, Plat Records Travis County, Texas and being a part of that called 0.555 acres, which is part of the said lots 10 through 16, Block A, of the said subdivision, as described to R&K Investments, A Texas General Partnership in that certain Warranty Deed with Vendor’s Lien as recorded in Volume 12132, page 2123, Real Property Records of Travis County Texas for the Austin Energy Transmission Circuit 811 JL-MC 138kV upgrade project, currently appraised at $98,410 subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals or a Special Commissioner’s award. The owner of the needed property is R&K Investments, A Texas General Partnership. The property is located at 7544 N. Lamar Blvd, Austin, Texas 78752. The general route of the project is along the east side of North Lamar from HWY 183 to the McNeil Substation. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $98,410 is available in the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Capital Budget of Austin Energy. ..De Lead Department Austin Energy Prior Council Action: For More Information: Thomas Pierpoint, VP Electric Service Delivery, (512) 972-9507; Pamela England, Manager, Public Involvement & Real Estate Services, (512) 322-6442. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission on June 13, 2022. Additional Backup Information: The project includes upgrade of the 4.0 mile transmission line with bundled 795 ACSS Drake conductor rated for 3000 amps, and to reinsulate the line and make-ready for ultimate operation at 138kV. The project will provide redundancy and increase reliability. The downtown service area could be seriously jeopardized if one of Austin Energy’s four autotransformers fails and is unavailable for an extended period of time while a replacement unit is being secured. In that …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Electric Utility Commission Recommendation No. 20220613-07a Budget & Audit Workgroup June 13, 2022 Budget & Audit Workgroup Date: Subject: Motioned: Kay Trostle Seconded: Makenna Jonker Recommendation: To ensure the Independent Hearing Examiner and the City Council are able to consider the broad cross section of input from residential customer forms received by Austin Energy, the Electric Utility Commission recommends that Austin Energy present to the Independent Hearing Examiner as part of the formal hearing process, all feedback forms received. Vote: For: Chair Marty Hopkins, Vice Chair Dave Tuttle, Commissioners Marshall Bowen, Makenna Jonker, Cyrus Reed, Cary Ferchill, and Kay Trostle 7-0 Against: None Abstentions: Commissioner Randy Chapman Absences: Commissioners Funkhauser and Hadden Vacancies: One Attest: Robin Otto, Staff Liaison
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Electric Utility Commission Recommendation No. 20220613-07b Budget & Audit Workgroup June 13, 2022 Budget & Audit Workgroup Date: Subject: Motioned: Marshall Bowen Seconded: Chair Marty Hopkins Recommendation: City Council should review the contribution in aid of construction policy and Austin Energy should present a presentation to the Electric Utility Commission regarding the contribution in aid of construction policy for the Electric Utility Commission’s consideration. Vote: For: Chair Marty Hopkins, Vice Chair Dave Tuttle, Commissioners Marshall 6-0 Bowen, Cyrus Reed, Cary Ferchill, and Kay Trostle Against: None Abstentions: Commissioners Randy Chapman and Makenna Jonker Absences: Commissioners Funkhauser and Hadden Vacancies: One Attest: Robin Otto, Staff Liaison
ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, June 13, 2022 The Electric Utility Commission convened a hybrid meeting on Monday, June 13, 2022 in accordance with social distancing protocols necessitated by the COVID 19 pandemic. Commissioners in Attendance (In-person): Marty Hopkins, Chair (District 4), Marshall Bowen (District 6); Randy Chapman (District 7); Makenna Jonker (District 1); Cyrus Reed (District 9) Commissioners in Attendance (Virtual): Cary Ferchill (Mayor); Kay Trostle (District 8), Dave Tuttle, Vice Chair (District 10) Commissioners Absent: Erik Funkhauser (District 2), Karen Hadden (District 5), CALL TO ORDER – Chair Hopkins called the meeting to order at 6:07 p.m. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: Dale Bulla - spoke on various topics such as storage, electrification, curbside charging, and solar on rooftops. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve minutes of the May 9, 2022 Regular Meeting of the Electric Utility Commission. There was a change requested and they will be taken up at the July meeting for action. NEW BUSINESS – CONSENT ( ) = Target Council Meeting Date; [ ] = RCA Type 2. Motion (Chapman) to recommend Items 2-5; seconded (Reed); passed on a vote of 8-0, with Commissioners Funkhauser and Hadden absent. (7/28) [AE- Tract 1] Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings and payment to acquire the property interest for the Circuit 811 Transmission Electric Line upgrade project from Justin Lane Substation to McNeil Lane Substation for the public use of providing reliable, safe electricity service, which require acquisition of real property rights consisting of an Electric Transmission and Distribution Easement consisting of approximately 0.028 of an acre (1,233 square feet), and a Temporary Construction Easement consisting of approximately 0.187 of an acre (8,131 sq.ft) being a portion of Lots 10 through 16, Block A, North Gate Addition, a subdivision in Travis County, Texas, according to the plat recorded in Plat Cabinet 3, Page 196, Plat Records Travis County, Texas and being a part of that called 0.555 acres, which is part of the said lots 10 through 16, Block A, of the said subdivision, as described to R&K Investments, A Texas General Partnership in that certain Warranty Deed with Vendor’s Lien as recorded in Volume 12132, page 2123, Real Property Records of Travis County Texas for the Austin Energy Transmission Circuit 811 JL-MC 138kV upgrade project, currently appraised at $98,410 subject to an increase in value based on updated appraisals or a Special Commissioner’s award. The …
