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Recommendation 20240717-005: Message Board for Use by Boards and Commissions — original pdf
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Economic Prosperity Commission Recommendation Number: 20240717-005: Message Board for Use by Boards and Commissions WHEREAS, the City Council Message Board is running on software whose last major update was in 2007, the time before smartphones. The software is named “phpBB”, where “BB” stands for “bulletin board”, a technology from the era of dial-up modems. WHEREAS, Austin is known as a technology city. We are home to leading hardware companies like IBM, NXP, AMD, and Samsung. WHEREAS, Austin has a significant presence of technology companies such as Apple, Google, Dell, and Meta and Indeed. WHEREAS, Austin is home to the University of Texas at Austin, one of the top technology universities in the world. WHEREAS, Technology is part of Austin’s brand and our city’s government should be using the most modern applications available. WHEREAS, the city council message boards of Port Aransas and Amarillo are using WordPress, a newer software than Austin’s. WHEREAS, there is a new generation of collaboration software based on instant messaging and designed with smartphones in mind. This includes such proprietary apps such as Slack and Discord, as well as open-source alternatives like Zulip and Matrix. This innovative technology is being used by the boards of for-profit and nonprofit organizations to communicate and collaborate. WHEREAS, our Mayor, Kirk Watson, when in the Texas Senate, authored and championed changes to the Texas Open Meetings Act. The addition of Section 551.006 to the Texas Government Code permits government bodies to use online real-time communication that is visible to the public. Thus enabling the Austin City Council Message Board which now has thousands of posts and millions of views. WHEREAS, the City of Austin’s Boards and Commissions play an important role in city government. They are vital in adjudication, monitoring rights, monitoring the environment, and oversight of critical industries. They improve Austin by cherishing amenities, fostering the arts, and providing expert advice to City Council and serve as the inclusive interface for communities that are often overlooked by the government. WHEREAS, the City of Austin’s Boards and Commissions do not have message boards and, therefore, still suffer under the restrictive provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act prior to the addition of Section 551.006 by then Senator Kirk Watson. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Economic Prosperity Commission recommends the City of Austin: 1. Research and implement modern technology solutions for the current City Council Message Board. 2. …
Approved Minutes — original pdf
1. ECONOMIC PROSPERITY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, July 17, 2024 The Economic Prosperity Commission convened in a REGULAR CALLED meeting on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at 301 W. 2nd Street, Room 1101, Austin, Texas. Chair Michael Nahas called the Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. • Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance in Person: Aaron Gonzales (9), Michael Nahas (4), Raquel Valdez Sanchez (3), Rodrigo Cantu (5), Amy Rister (6) • Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Luis Osta Lugo (8), Kelsey Hitchingham (10) • Absent: Amy Noel (7), Laura Dixon (Mayor), Christiana Ponder (1) • Vacancy: District 2 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Economic Prosperity Commission Special Called Meeting on June 24, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of June 24, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Hitchingham’s motion, Vice Chair Osta Lugo’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Noel, Dixon, and Ponder were absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discuss and approve the creation, membership, and timeline of the Global Business Expansion working group. The motion to approve the creation of the Global Business Expansion working group with Commissioners Rister (group chair), Nahas, and Hitchingham, as well as with a deadline of September 2024 for an initial report, was approved on Chair Nahas’ motion, Commissioner Rister’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Noel, Dixon, and Ponder were absent. 1 3. 4. 5. Discuss and approve the creation, membership, and timeline of the Redevelopment working group. The motion to approve the Redevelopment working group with Commissioners Osta Lugo (group chair) and Cantu, as well as with a deadline of September 2024 for an initial report, was approved on Chair Nahas’ motion, Commissioner Valdez Sanchez’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Noel, Dixon, and Ponder were absent. Discuss and approve the creation, membership, and timeline of the Small Business working group. The motion to approve the Small Business working group with Commissioners Valdez Sanchez (group chair) and Gonzales, as well as with a deadline of September 2024 for an initial report, was approved on Chair Nahas’ motion, Commissioner Gonzales’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Noel, Dixon, and Ponder were absent. Discuss and approve a recommendation to Austin City Council to provide the EPC and other Boards and Commissions a message board, similar to the City Council Message Board, as allowed by Section 551.006 of the Texas Open Meetings Act. The …
Agenda — original pdf
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the DOWNTOWN COMMISSION July 17, 2024, TIME: 5:30 p.m. Austin City Hall, Council Chamber, Room 1001 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 via 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 by telephone. To register, please contact Christi Vitela at Christi.Vitela@austintexas.gov or (512) 974- 2792. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: August Harris, Chair Ralph E. Ishmael Jr, Vice Chair VACANT (District 5) David Carroll Liz Coufal Mike Lavigne Kimberly Levinson Taylor Major Tania Ortega Sania Shifferd VACANT (District 8) CALL TO ORDER Jennifer Franklin (Parks and Recreation Board) David Holmes (Public Safety Commission) Amy Mok (Arts Commission) Anne Charlotte Patterson (Music Commission) Spencer Schumacher (Urban Transportation) VACANT (Historic Landmark Commission) VACANT (Design Commission) 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Downtown Commission June 26, 2024 meeting. 2. Presentation by Austin Transportation and Public Works on Our Future 35 Project, a project that aims to co-create public spaces over IH 35. 3. Update by Commissioner Mok on the Thrive and Elevate grants for artists and art DISCUSSION organizations. 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 Christi Vitela at the Office of the City Clerk, at (512) 974-2792 for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Downtown Commission, please contact Christi Vitela at christi.vitela@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2792.
Draft Meeting Minutes for June 26, 2024 — original pdf
Downtown Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, June 26, 2024 DOWNTOWN COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING WEDNESDAY, June 26, 2024 The Downtown Commission convened the special called meeting on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX in hybrid meeting format. COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE August Harris, Chair David Carroll Mike Lavigne Kimberly Levinson Anne Charlotte Patterson Spencer Schumacher Sania Shifferd COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE REMOTELY Ralph E Ishmael, Jr. Vice-Chair Liz Coufal Jennifer Franklin Amy Mok Tania Ortega CALL TO ORDER Chair Harris called the meeting of the Downtown Commission to order at 5:33 pm. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No speakers. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Downtown Commission May 15, 2024 meeting. The minutes from the meeting on 05/15/24 were approved on Commissioner Levinson’s motion, Commissioner Shifferd’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Cardona-Beiler and Major were absent. Downtown Commission Meeting Minutes STAFF BRIEFING Wednesday, June 26, 2024 2. Presentation on the Downtown Austin Plan by Chad Sharrard and Jill Amezcua, Austin Planning Department. The presentation was made by Chad Sharrard, Planner Senior, Planning Department; Jill Amezcua, Program Manager II, Planning Department; and Matthew Schmidt, Program Manager III, Economic Development Department. 3. Presentation on the Economic and Cultural District Framework Policy by Matthew Schmidt, Economic Development Department. The presentation was made by Matthew Schmidt, Program Manager III, Economic Development Department. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. The motion to override the four consecutive term limit and nominate Commissioner Harris as Chair was made by Commissioner Ishmael, seconded by Commissioner Lavigne and approved on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Cardona-Beiler and Major were absent. The motion to elect Commissioner Harris as Chair was made by Commissioner Ishmael, seconded by Commissioner Ortega and approved on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Cardona-Beiler and Major were absent. The motion to elect Commissioner Ishmael as Vice Chair was made by Commissioner Levinson, seconded by Commissioner Shifferd and approved on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Cardona-Beiler and Major were absent. 5. Approve a recommendation to Council to update the Downtown Austin Plan and create an overseeing department charged with implementing the elements of the updated plan. A motion to approve the recommendation was made by Commissioner Levinson and seconded by Commissioner Shifferd. The following amendment was motioned by Commissioner Carroll and seconded by Vice Chair Ishmael. The amendment was to add the following under Item 7: “r. Urban Design …
Item #2 Our Future 35 Presentation — original pdf
Downtown Commission July 17, 2024 I-35 TODAY The East/West Divide I-35 AT 5TH STREET I-35 UPPER & LOWER DECKS OUR FUTURE 35 The Opportunity Our Future 35 can provide transformational new infrastructure for Austin that is of regional and national significance • TxDOT project lowering the main lanes allows the City to deck over the highway • Up to 25 acres of new urban real estate • Local enhancement can provide an array of community benefits and change the landscape of Austin IMAGE: Klyde Warren Park, Dallas POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF FREEWAY CAPS • Reconnect East and West Austin • Change the landscape of Central Austin • Create marquee public space for citywide use • Support / incubate local businesses • Address local noise and air quality concerns • Create climate resilient public spaces CAP AND STITCH OVERVIEW Potential Cap Locations Potential UT Cap Locations Potential Stitch Location 5 WHERE ARE CAPS POSSIBLE? Height Clearances The image below shows a cross section through a highway cap. The cap needs to have at least 16 ½ feet height clearance above the roadway and any ramps or structures. Highway Cap Highway Bridge 16 ½ feet clearance (min) Roadway Surface Beneath Deck CAP & STITCH COMPONENTS Roadway Elements + Tunnel Elements and Cap + Amenities Amenities Deck Cap COA-Funded Roadway Elements COA-Funded Deck Structures COA-Funded Amenities Roadway Elements - Preserves the opportunity to build Caps and Amenities in the future. 7 FUNDING STATUS (All Costs = 2024 Dollars) Decision by Dec 2024 Decision by Dec 2026 Concept Decision by Dec 2024, Final Layout by 2032+ Recurring Annually 2032+ Structural Design Costs Roadway Elements Costs Deck Costs Amenity Costs O&M Costs Acres ($M) ($M) Design ($M) Structure ($M) Amenities ($M) Construction ($M) 1.05 0.23 5.28 3.72 2.10 5.21 4.76 2.74 Holly Stitch CC South Extension CC-4th* 4th-7th 11th-12th 38th-41st 41st-Red Line Red Line-Airport Total Need Funding Secured Remaining Need $34 $34 $15 $19 ($M) $9 $5 $30* $26 $15 $37 $33 $19 $174 $30* $144 - - $69* $49 $28 $70 $65 $37 $318 $69* $249 $1 $1 $6* $4 $2 $6 $5 $3 $28 - $28 $13 $3m $45** $47 $26 $65 $60 $34 $293 $6m* $287 $1 $0.5 $7 $5 $7 $6 $4 $1 $0.5 $3 $3 $3 $2 $1 $1.5 $3.5 $15 $34 * Received $105 Million Neighborhood Access and Equity Federal grant for CC-4th Structures (Roadway Elements + Deck Costs). * …
Agenda — original pdf
REGULAR MEETING of the COMMISSION ON VETERAN AFFAIRS Wednesday, July 17, 2024 7:00 PM – Adjournment City of Austin Permitting & Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Room 1401/1402 Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Commission on Veteran Affairs 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 comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, email the board liaison at Jesus.Simental@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Michael Mcinerney, Chair Amber Schleuning, Vice Chair Christopher Wilson Kevin Lenau William Dahlstrom Maria Brown-Spence Armando Gonzales Patrick Bissett Mark Balch Philip Reichert Curtis Wyman CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2024. AGENDA 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Veteran Affairs Regular Meeting of May 15, 2. Presentation and discussion by Glenn Towery on his upcoming event, AVAFEST and seek support by identifying and securing city owned facilities to host AVAFEST events 2024. 3. Discussion on upcoming opportunities to attend in person budget sessions with city 4. Discussion on the status and process of joining the Joint Inclusion Committee. DISCUSSION ITEMS council. 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 Jesus Simental at (512) 974-7742 or jesus.simental@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
02 C14-2024-0089 - 7900 Persimmon Trail; District 5 Staff Report — original pdf
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET TO: SF-3 DISTRICT: 5 CASE: C14-2024-0089 (7900 Persimmon Trail) ADDRESS: 7900 Persimmon Trail ZONING FROM: MH SITE AREA: .2441 acres (10,633.93 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Anna Cecilia Berry AGENT: Texas Permitting Solutions (Shae Willard) CASE MANAGER: Beverly Villela (512-978-0740, Beverly.Villela@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends SF-3, Family Residence District, zoning. See the Basis of Recommendation section below. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: July 16, 2024: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is an undeveloped lot within the Greenleaf Estates subdivision. The Greenleaf Estates and the Brownleaf Estates, the adjacent subdivision to the north, are manufactured home subdivisions and were zoned mobile home residence (MH) district in the mid-1980s. Some of the lots contain one or more manufactured homes, and other lots have single family residence or two-family residence uses. In this case, the applicant has requested SF-3 zoning to build a single-family residence. Staff is recommending the Family Residence (SF-3) district zoning. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. C14-2023-0000 2 The Family residence (SF-3) district is the designation for a moderate density single- family residential use and a duplex use on a lot that is a minimum of 5,750 square feet. An SF-3 district designation may be applied to a use in an existing single-family neighborhood with moderate sized lots or to new development of family housing on lots that are 5,750 square feet or more. Up to three units are permitted under single- family residential development standards. Zoning changes should promote compatibility with adjacent and nearby uses. 2. The staff supports the applicant’s request because the property is located in an area that is developed with a mixture of manufactured homes, single family residences, and two-family residences. The SF-3 zoning district would be compatible and consistent with the surrounding uses and there are existing SF-3 and SF-2-CO zoned properties located to the north and east that are currently developed with single- family residential uses. In addition, many of the manufactured homes in this area have been enclosed with framed facades making it difficult to recognize them as manufactured homes and not single family structures. LAND USES Undeveloped Manufactured Home, Single-Family Residences Undeveloped Undeveloped, Single-Family Residences Manufactured Home MH ZONING MH, SF-2-CO EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES: Site North MH, SF-3 South MH East …
03 C14-2024-0047 - 8501 S. 1st Street; District 2 Staff Report — original pdf
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 2 TO: GR-MU-V-DB90 CASE: C14-2024-0047– 8501 S. 1st Street ADDRESS: 8501 South 1st Street ZONING FROM: DR SITE AREA: 7.459 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Mae Katherine Rich Clay AGENT: Drenner Group PC (Leah Bojo) CASE MANAGER: Marcelle Boudreaux (512-974-8094, marcelle.boudreaux@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant community commercial – mixed use – vertical mixed use building – density bonus 90 (GR-MU-V-DB90) combining district zoning. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION/ RECOMMENDATION: July 16, 2024: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: In December 2023, Ordinance No. 20220609-080, Ordinance No. 20221201-056 and Ordinance No. 20221201-055 were invalidated. On March 11, 2024, Ordinance No. 20240229-073, was enacted to create the “DB90” combining district, which amended City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create a new zoning district for a density bonus program that grants 30 feet in height above the base zoning district, to a maximum of 90 feet, and modifies site development regulations including compatibility standards. C14-2024-0047 Page 2 CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject rezoning area is approximately 7.459 acres and is developed with a modest industrial warehouse and four single-family residential buildings but is primarily undeveloped. The rezoning area is situated at the east side of S. 1st Street, just north of the intersection with Ralph Ablanedo Drive and less than half a mile north of its intersection with Slaughter Lane. S. 1st Street is a level 3 mobility corridor, and the site is located equidistant walking distance two stops for Cap Metro bus route 10, with high frequency access to downtown. This portion of S. 1st Street is identified as an Imagine Austin Corridor, with growth and new development focused along such corridors per the plan. Development on the east side of S. 1st Street is mostly undeveloped to the immediate north (DR) and further north a vacant Construction sales and service use (MF-4-CO). There is a Religious facility use and Childcare service use to the south (IP-CO). To the east is a Fire station and Police station, with access from Ralph Ablanedo Drive (P). Across S. 1st Street to the west is Single family residential use and Multifamily residential (SF-2; MF-2-CO). Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map), A-1 (Aerial View). The Applicant proposes to rezone the property to the community commercial – mixed use – vertical mixed use building – density bonus 90 (GR-MU-V-DB90) combining district for a mixed use development that will …
05 SP-2023-0401C - 290 Parmer Industrial – 2 Applicant Materials — original pdf
May 16, 2024 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION VARIANCE APPLICATION FORM 5301 Southwest Parkway, Building 2, Suite 100 PROJECT DESCRIPTION Applicant Contact Information Name of Applicant Ryan Taylor Street Address City State ZIP Code Work Phone E-Mail Address Case Name Case Number Variance Case Information Austin, TX 78735 (512)-646-2237 ryan.taylor@kimley-horn.com 290 Parmer Industrial - 2 SP-2023-0401C Address or Location 10095 E US HWY-290 SVRD Environmental Reviewer Name David Michael Environmental Resource Management Reviewer Name N/A Applicable Ordinance Watershed Name Watershed Classification Watershed Protection Ordinance Gilleland Creek ☐Urban ☐ Suburban ☐Water Supply Suburban ☐Water Supply Rural ☐ Barton Springs Zone City of Austin | Environmental Commission Variance Application Guide 1 May 16, 2024 Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone ☐ Barton Springs Segment ☐ Northern Edwards Segment ☐ Not in Edwards Aquifer Zones Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone ☐ Yes ☐ No Distance to Nearest Classified Waterway 373’ Water and Wastewater service to be provided by City of Austin The variance request is as follows: Request 25-8-341 - to allow cut exceeding eight (8) feet on Lot 3 of this development. This lot proposes 62,889 square feet of cut over 8 feet with a maximum depth of 15 feet. Impervious cover Existing Existing Proposed Proposed Overall Lot 3 Overall Lot 3 square footage: ____0____ _0____ 1,525,471 682,585 acreage: percentage: ____0____ __0____ 35.02 15.67 ____0____ __0____ 54.7 72.3 Provide general description of the property (slope range, elevation range, summary of vegetation / trees, summary of the geology, CWQZ, WQTZ, CEFs, floodplain, heritage trees, any other notable or outstanding characteristics of the property) The overall 290 Parmer Industrial development is a 64.04 Acre industrial warehouse development located at 10095 E US 290 SVRD EB, Austin, Texas 78653. The 290 Parmer Industrial – 2 site is Lot 3 (21.67 acres) of this development. The existing site is currently undeveloped. Elevation on the site varies from 583 at the Southwest corner down to 511 at the Northeast corner. The existing site has small trees and vegetation, particularly in the Critical Water Quality Zone; but does not include any heritage trees. Approximately 7.80 Acres of the property is in a Critical Water Quality zone and 3.47 Acres of the property is in the 100-year floodplain. City of Austin | Environmental Commission Variance Application Guide 2 May 16, 2024 Clearly indicate in what way the proposed project does not comply with current Code (include maps and exhibits) FINDINGS OF FACT The proposed site …
05 SP-2023-0401C - 290 Parmer Industrial – 2 Memo — original pdf
MEMORANDUM ****************************************************************************** 06/21/2024 David Michael Development Services Department Hank Smith, Chair Zoning and Platting Commission Members SP-2023-0401C - 290 Parmer Industrial Environmental Commission Recommendation TO: FROM: DATE: RE: ****************************************************************************** The motion to approve the requested variances failed to receive the minimum necessary Environmental Commission votes. Consequently, no motion was approved by the Environmental Commission for the 290 Parmer Industrial variance requests (item number 4, June 5, 2024, Environmental Commission meeting) and the variances are presented with no recommendation. The motion to recommend the requested variances with conditions failed on Commissioner Bristol’s motion, Commissioner Sullivan’s second on a 4-3 vote. Those voting aye were Commissioners Nickells, Qureshi, Einhorn, and Sullivan. Those voting nay were Commissioners Bristol, Brimer, and Krueger. Commissioner Bedford abstained. Commissioners Cofer and Schiera were absent.
05 SP-2023-0401C - 290 Parmer Industrial – 2 Staff Presentation — original pdf
290 PARMER INDUSTRIAL - 2 10095 E US 290 HWY SP-2023-0401C David Michael Environmental Review Specialist Senior Development Services Department PROPERTY DATA • Gilleland Creek Watershed • Suburban Watershed Classification, Desired Development Zone • Austin Full Purpose • Council District 1 • Not located over Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone LOCATION Site Location Austin ETJ Austin City Limits Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone LOCATION LOCATION View from south looking west View from south looking north LOCATION 2 ft elevation contour lines Critical Water Quality Zones VARIANCE REQUESTS 1. Request to vary LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut up to 15 feet. 2. Request to vary LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill up to 16 feet. GRADING VARIANCE FINDINGS IN SUMMARY • Variances for grading have been granted for similar projects. • Grading is a design decision, but the project provides greater environmental protection with increased landscaping. • The project does not create a significant probability of harmful environmental consequences. • The variance will result in water quality that is at least equal to the water quality achievable without the variance. STAFF DETERMINATION AND CONDITIONS The required landscape plan will be supplemented with the establishment of managed native wildflower meadows on the graded slopes, an increase in the amount of tree canopy and other vegetative cover, and larger tree sizes planted. • +14,000 sq. ft. wildflower seeding & management area • 50 additional shade trees • +250 additional shade tree inches (larger sizes) • +150 additional small tree inches (larger sizes) APPLICANT PRESENTATION
05 SP-2023-0401C - 290 Parmer Industrial – 2 Staff Report — original pdf
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: June 5, 2024 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: 290 Parmer Industrial – 2 SP-2023-0401C NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Ryan Taylor, Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. LOCATION: 10095 E US 290 Hwy Service Road EB Austin, Texas COUNCIL DISTRICT: Council District 1 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: WATERSHED: REQUEST: David Michael Environmental Review Specialist Senior Development Services Department 512-974-2263 david.michael@austintexas.gov Gilleland Creek Watershed Suburban Watershed Classification Desired Development Zone Variance request is as follows: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut up to 15 feet Request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill up to 16 feet STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends these variances, having determined the findings of fact to have been met. The required landscape plan will be supplemented with an increase in the amount of tree canopy and other vegetative cover, larger tree sizes planted, and establishment of managed native wildflower meadows on the graded slopes: • 50 Additional shade trees • +250 additional shade tree inches (larger sizes) • +150 additional small tree inches (larger sizes) • +14,000 sq. ft. wildflower seeding & management area Page 2 of 2 STAFF CONDITION: Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Project Name: 290 Parmer Industrial - 2 SP-2023-0401C Ordinance Standard: Watershed Protection Ordinance Variance Request: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut up to 15 feet A. Land Use Commission variance determinations from Chapter 25-8-41 of the City Code: 1. The requirement will deprive the applicant of a privilege or the safety of property given to owners of other similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous development; Yes. The use of the proposed warehouses requires extensive areas of uniform finished floor elevations as is typical for shipping and receiving facilities. Cut in the existing grades over eight feet is needed to allow for the level finished-floor elevations and level loading docks, to maintain drives at minimal grades necessary for truck maneuverability, and to allow ADA access. The site plan proposes two warehouses with truck courts on a 21.6-acre lot that has no natural occurring slopes over 15 percent, requiring cut up to 14.2 feet in depth, and fill up to 15.2 feet in depth. The Land Use Commission has frequently approved variances for cut and fill over eight feet in depth for warehouse projects in the Desired Development Zone. Examples of similar projects include: Applied Materials Logistics Service Center, …
Zoning and Platting Commission Agenda July 16, 2024 — original pdf
REGULAR MEETING of the ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION TUESDAY, JULY 16, 2024, 6 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Zoning and Platting 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 via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely. Registration no later than 2 PM the day of the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. For more information on public comment, please see the agenda section “Speaker Registration”. Please contact Nicole Corona, Staff Liaison, for questions regarding speaker registration at nicole.corona@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-974-3146. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Hank Smith – Chair (District 8) Betsy Greenberg – Vice-Chair (District 6) Carrie Thompson – Secretary (District 10) David Fouts (District 2) Lonny Stern (District 3) Ryan Puzycki (District 7) District 4 -Vacant District 9 -Vacant EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Zoning and Platting Commission 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 commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first fours 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Alejandra Flores – Parliamentarian (District 5) William D. Floyd (Mayor’s Representative) Scott Boone (District 1) 1. Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on July 2, 2024. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Anna Cecilia Berry Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-2024-0089 - 7900 Persimmon Trail; District 5 7900 Persimmon, South Boggy Creek Texas Permitting Solutions (Shae Willard) MH to SF-3 Recommended Beverly Villela, 512-978-0740, beverly.villela@austintexas.gov Planning Department C14-2024-0047 - 8501 S. 1st Street; District 2 8501 South 1st Street, South Boggy Creek 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Mae Katherine Rich Clay Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Drenner Group PC (Leah Bojo) DR to GR-MU-V-DB90 Recommended Marcelle Boudreaux, 512-974-8094, marcelle.boudreaux@austintexas.gov Planning Department 4. Environmental Variance: Location: SP-2023-0401C - 290 Parmer Industrial – 2 10095 E US 290 Hwy Service Road EB …
Revised Speaker Registration — original pdf
REGULAR MEETING of the ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION TUESDAY, JULY 16, 2024, 6 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS the Zoning and Platting Commission may be participating by Some members of 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 via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely. Registration no later than 2 PM the day of the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. For more information on public comment, please see the agenda section “Speaker Registration”. Please contact Nicole Corona, Staff Liaison, for questions regarding speaker registration at nicole.corona@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-974-3146. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Hank Smith – Chair (District 8) Betsy Greenberg – Vice-Chair (District 6) Carrie Thompson – Secretary (District 10) David Fouts (District 2) Lonny Stern (District 3) Ryan Puzycki (District 7) District 4 -Vacant District 9 -Vacant Alejandra Flores – Parliamentarian (District 5) William D. Floyd (Mayor’s Representative) Scott Boone (District 1) EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Zoning and Platting Commission 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 commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 AGENDA REVISED CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Executive Liaison: Joi Harden, 512-974-1617 Staff Liaison: Nicole Corona, 512-974-3146 Attorney: AJ Urteaga, 512-974-2386 The first fours 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on July 2, 2024. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Anna Cecilia Berry Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-2024-0089 - 7900 Persimmon Trail; District 5 7900 Persimmon, South Boggy Creek Texas Permitting Solutions (Shae Willard) MH to SF-3 Recommended Beverly Villela, 512-978-0740, beverly.villela@austintexas.gov Planning Department C14-2024-0047 - 8501 S. 1st Street; District 2 8501 South 1st Street, South Boggy Creek 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Mae Katherine Rich Clay Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Drenner Group PC (Leah Bojo) DR to GR-MU-V-DB90 Recommended Marcelle Boudreaux, 512-974-8094, marcelle.boudreaux@austintexas.gov Planning Department SP-2023-0401C - 290 …
Draft Meeting Minutes July 2, 2024 — original pdf
1. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2024 The Zoning and Platting Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Board and Commissions Room, Room 1101, 301 W. 2nd Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Smith called the Zoning and Platting Commission Meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Hank Smith Betsy Greenberg Alejandra Flores Lonny Stern Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Scott Boone David Fouts William D. Floyd Ryan Puzycki Carrie Thompson 2 vacancies on the dais. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES PUBLIC HEARINGS 1 Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission meeting on June 18, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of 06/18/2024 were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Stern’s motion, Vice Chair Greenberg’s second on a 9-0 vote. Two vacancies on the dais. C14-2024-0054 - 8200 & 8300 North MoPac; District 10 8200 and 8300 North MoPac Expressway, Shoal Creek 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant OP 8200 MoPac Property, LLC & OP 8300 MoPac Property, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor) LO and LR to GR-MU-V-DB90 Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve the Neighborhood’s postponement request to the August 6, 2024 meeting was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Stern’s motion, Vice Chair Greenberg’s second on a 9-0 vote. Two vacancies on the dais. C14-2024-0083 - 11910 Research Blvd.; District 10 11910 Research Boulevard, Walnut Creek 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant Sovereign Commercial (Harry Scott) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Metcalfe, Wolff, Stuart & Williams (Katherine Nicely) GR to CS-CO Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of CS-CO for C14-2024-0083 - 11910 Research Blvd. located at 11910 Research Boulevard with an additional condition to prohibit access to Arabian Trail unless required by Staff in the site plan review process was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Stern’s motion, Vice Chair Greenberg’s second on a 9-0 vote. Two vacancies on the dais. C14-2023-0155 - 2103 Oak Valley Rd; District 5 2103 Oak Valley Road, Slaughter Creek Watershed 4. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant Eddie & Leila Mayfield Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Keepers Land Planning (Ricca Keepers) I-RR to SF-3 Staff Recommendation SF-1-CO Cynthia Hadri, 512-974-7620, cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve an indefinite postponement request from the Applicant was approved on the consent agenda …
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04 SP-2023-0401C - 290 Parmer Industrial – 2 Public Comment — original pdf
7/16/24, 9:21 AM ZAP Commissions Hearing on July 16 - SP-2023-0401C - Corona, Nicole - Outlook ZAP Commissions Hearing on July 16 - SP-2023-0401C Madere, Pamela Mon 7/15/2024 7:58 PM To: Guerrero, Gabriel <Gabriel.Guerrero@austintexas.gov>; Corona, Nicole <Nicole.Corona@austintexas.gov>; Garcia, Ella <Ella.Garcia@austintexas.gov> External Email - Exercise Caution Pls provide to the ZAP Commissioners. Thanks. From: Ma Harriss Sent: Monday, July 15, 2024 10:52 AM To: Gabriel.Guerrero@aus ntexas.gov Cc: Madere, Pamela Subject: SP-2023-0401C Caution: **External Email. Mr. Guerro – I am the Chief Financial Officer of the Butler Family Interests which, un l December 2022, owned the site immediately adjacent to the west of the applicant’s site. During our ownership, we worked closely with Provident 290 on the various easements and other en tlements necessary for the development of their site. We support the above project and the cut and fill variances requested. Let me know if you have any ques ons. Ma William M. "Ma " Harriss Chief Financial Officer Butler Family Interests Please note our new office loca on and my new e-mail address Please note that effec ve 1/1/2022, I have gone to semi-re rement status. I am typically working Mondays and Wednesdays and some Fridays. I will try to respond to e-mails and phone calls as I receive them, but there may be some delay. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION: The informa on contained in this transmi al and accompanying documents is protected by both state and federal law. This informa on is intended only for the use of the individual or en ty named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby no fied that any disclosure, copying, distribu on or ac on taken in reliance on the contents of this transmi al is strictly prohibited. If you have received this transmi al in error, please no fy the sender immediately to arrange for return or destruc on of these documents. about:blank?windowId=SecondaryReadingPane7 1/2 7/16/24, 9:21 AM ZAP Commissions Hearing on July 16 - SP-2023-0401C - Corona, Nicole - Outlook The authorized recipient of this informa on is prohibited from disclosing this informa on to any other party except as may be permi ed by law, and is required to destroy the informa on a er its intended purpose has been fulfilled, unless otherwise permi ed by law. CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". …
Zoning and Platting Commission Meeting Minutes July 16, 2024 — original pdf
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JULY 16, 2024 The Zoning and Platting Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday July 16, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX. Chair Smith called the Zoning and Platting Commission meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Hank Smith Betsy Greenberg Alejandra Flores Ryan Puzycki Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: David Fouts Carrie Thompson Board Members/Commissioners absent: Scoot Boone William Floyd Lonny Stern 2 vacancies on the dais. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on July 2, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of 07/02/2024 were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Flores’ motion, Commissioner Puzycki’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Boone, Floyd, and Stern were absent. 1 PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Anna Cecilia Berry Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-2024-0089 - 7900 Persimmon Trail; District 5 7900 Persimmon, South Boggy Creek Texas Permitting Solutions (Shae Willard) MH to SF-3 Recommended Beverly Villela, 512-978-0740, beverly.villela@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve a postponement to August 6, 2024, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Flores’ motion, Commissioner Puzycki’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Boone, Floyd, and Stern were absent. C14-2024-0047 - 8501 S. 1st Street; District 2 8501 South 1st Street, South Boggy Creek 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Mae Katherine Rich Clay Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Drenner Group PC (Leah Bojo) DR to GR-MU-V-DB90 Recommended Marcelle Boudreaux, 512-974-8094, marcelle.boudreaux@austintexas.gov Planning Department 4. Environmental Variance: Location: The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of GR-MU-V-DB90 for C14-2024-0047 - 8501 S. 1st Street located at 8501 South 1st Street was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Flores’ motion, Commissioner Puzycki’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Boone, Floyd, and Stern were absent. SP-2023-0401C - 290 Parmer Industrial – 2 10095 E US 290 Hwy Service Road EB Austin, Texas, Gilleland Creek Watershed Owner/Applicant: Ryan Taylor, Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. Request: Variance request is as follows: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut up to 15 feet Request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill up to 16 feet Recommended David Michael, 512-974-2263, david.michael@austintexas.gov Development Sevices Department Staff Rec.: Staff: The public hearing was closed on Commissioner Flores’ motion, Commissioner Greenberg’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Boone, Floyd, …
Agenda — original pdf
REGULAR MEETING OF THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION July 16, 2024 6:00 p.m. Austin Energy Headquarters; 1st Floor; Shudde Fath Conference Room 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, Texas 78723 Some members of the Resource Management Commission maybe 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 contact Natasha Goodwin, at Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com or 512-322-6505. AGENDA GeNell Gary Shane Johnson Dino Sasaridis Chelsey Scaffidi Members: Louis Stone, Chair Paul Robbins, Vice Chair Charlotte Davis Trey Farmer CALL MEETING TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Alison Silverstein Vacant Vacant 1. Approve the minutes of the Resource Management Commission Regular Meeting on June 18, 2024. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval of capacity-based incentives to Eanes Independent School District, for installation of solar electric systems on their facilities located at 2 Walsh Tarlton Lane, 304 Camp Craft Road, 1300 Walsh Tarlton Lane, 1201 S Capital of Texas HWY NB, in an amount not to exceed $848,830. 3. Recommend approval of a recommendation postponing the evaluation of a possible sale of Austin Energy’s district heating and cooling plant. 4. Recommend approval of the Annual Internal Review of the Resource Management Commission for July 2023 through June 2024. 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 Natasha Goodwin at Austin Energy, at (512) 322-6505 or email Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Resource Management Commission, please contact Natasha Goodwin at Austin Energy, at 512-322- 6505 or email Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com . 5. Recommend approval of a recommendation for a centralized landing page on the City of Austin website for utility provider income-based assistance and conservation incentive programs. 6. Staff …
Customer Energy Solutions FY 24 Savings Report — original pdf
Energy Efficiency Services EES- Appliance Efficiency Program EES- Home Energy Savings - Rebate EES- AE Weatherization & CAP Weatherization - D.I. * EES- School Based Education * EES- Strategic Partnership Between Utilities & Retailers * EES- Multifamily Rebates EES- Multifamily WX-D.I.+ EES- Commercial Rebate EES- Small Business Energy Efficiency TOTAL Demand Response (DR) - Annual Incremental DR- Power Partner DR- Commercial Demand Response (frmly Load Coop) Demand Response (DR) TOTAL Green Building GB- Residential Ratings GB- Residential Energy Code GB- Multifamily Ratings GB- Multifamily Energy Code GB- Commercial Ratings GB- Commercial Energy Code Green Building TOTAL CES MW Savings Grand TOTAL Residential Totals Commercial Totals Non-Public - AE # Customer Energy Solutions FY24 YTD MW Savings Report As of May 2024 Participant Type Participants To Date MWh To Date MW Goal 2.60 0.90 0.44 0.30 1.75 0.65 1.00 6.00 2.00 15.64 MW Goal 6.40 2.00 8.40 MW Goal 0.26 1.63 3.00 6.00 4.20 3.90 19.00 MW To Date 1.41 0.20 0.32 0.07 0.92 1.89 0.74 2.28 0.61 8.44 MW To Date 3.33 3.33 MW To Date 0.25 1.06 1.20 4.18 3.04 2.53 12.25 Percentage 54% 23% 72% 23% 53% 291% 74% 38% 30% Percentage 52% 0% Percentage 94% 65% 40% 70% 72% 65% Customers Customers Customers Products Products Apartments Apartments Customers Customers Devices Customers Customers Customers Dwellings Dwellings 1,000 sf 1,000 sf Participant Type Participants To Date MWh To Date Participant Type Participants To Date MWh To Date Rebate Budget Spent to Date 2,645.03 279.55 602.28 358.00 2,653.17 4,630.82 1,788.12 5,822.49 1,420.80 20,200.26 0 0.00 290 1,460 3,043 5,882 5,401 8,470 24,546 Rebate Budget $ 1,500,000 $ 1,600,000 $ 2,577,000 $ 350,000 $ 1,250,000 $ 900,000 $ 1,800,000 $ 2,250,000 $ 1,100,000 $ 13,327,000 Spent to Date $ 860,661 $ 406,269 $ 3,206,001 $ 78,745 $ 576,032 $ 2,859,077 $ 1,091,909 $ 1,440,343 $ 497,394 $ 11,016,431 Rebate Budget $ 1,600,000 $ 2,000,000 $ 3,600,000 $ 254,230 $ 254,230 $ 9,300 $ - $ 47,000 $ - $ 56,300.00 $ - 1,976 198 454 1,595 109,530 6,016 3,474 83 66 13,862 2,344 2,344 306 1,325 3,108 8,289 2,814 8,677 13,028 0 MW Goal 43.04 MW To Date 24.02 Percentage Participant Type Participants To Date MWh To Date 29,234 44,745.81 Rebate Budget $ 16,983,300 Spent to Date $ 11,270,661 15.93 19.11 10.18 18.95 64% 99% 127,218 22,889 14707.01 22944.50 $ $ 11,577,000 2,063,543 $ $ 9,332,924 3,350,000 Thermal Energy Storage TOTAL …
Item 2- RCA: CBI Eanes ISD — original pdf
..De Posting Language ..Title Approve issuance of capacity-based incentives to Eanes Independent School District, for installation of solar electric systems on their facilities located at 2 Walsh Tarlton Lane, 304 Camp Craft Road, 1300 Walsh Tarlton Lane, 1201 S Capital of Texas HWY NB, in an amount not to exceed $848,830. Lead Department Austin Energy Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $848,830 is available in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Austin Energy Operating Budget. Prior Council Action: For More Information: Amy Everhart, Director Local Government Issues (512) 322-6087; Tim Harvey, Customer Renewable Solutions Manager (512) 482-5386 Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: July 15, 2024 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. July 16, 2024 – To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Energy requests approval to issue these capacity-based incentives (CBI) to the Customer for the installation of solar electric systems at their facilities to produce renewable energy for on-site consumption. The table below provides a summary of the combined system sizes, costs, proposed incentives, and environmental benefits: Solar System Details* Total System Size (kW-DC) Total System Size (kW-AC) Annual Estimated Production (kWh) Total System Cost ($) Total Incentive ($) Percent of Cost Covered Reduction of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) in tons Reduction of Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) in pounds Reduction of Nitrogen Oxide (NOX) in pounds Equivalency of Vehicle Miles Driven Equivalency of Cars on Austin Roadways Equivalency of Trees Planted Equivalency of Forest Acreage Added 943 783 1,371,105 $1,646,282 $848,830 52% 613 686 960 1,422,274 132 9,195 Environmental Benefits** and Emission Reduction Equivalencies*** *All solar equipment meets Austin Energy program requirements ** Environmental Benefits based on the US Energy Information Association’s state-wide electricity profile *** According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Greenhouse Gas Equivalency Calculator 649 Eanes Independent School District (ISD) is comprised of six elementary schools, two middle schools, one high school, and one adult transition services program. Eanes ISD serves approximately 7,800 students. Proposed Solar Projects Incentive Rate ($/W) System Cost Austin Energy Incentive Generation kWh/yr System Size kW DC System Size kW AC Energy Offset $0.90 $317,467 $163,687 260,549 151 74% $0.90 $203,179 $104,760 173,146 97 124% $0.90 $526,258 $271,341 440,861 250 97% 182 117 302 $0.90 $599,378 $309,042 496,549 344 285 80% Site Address 2Walsh Tarlton Ln Austin, TX, 78746 304 Camp Craft Rd West Lake Hills, TX, 78746 1300 Walsh Tarlton Ln Austin, TX, 78746 1201 …
Item 3- Draft Resolution Postponing AE District Energy Cooling — original pdf
RESOLUTION TO POSTPONE AUSTIN ENERGY’S EVALUATION OF SALE OF DISTRICT CHILLING SYSTEM WHEREAS, Austin Energy is proposing to hire a firm to organize the possible sale of its district chilling system; and WHEREAS, this proposal was not discussed with community stakeholders in advance of its consideration by the Austin City Council; and WHEREAS, it is possible that sale of the system could adversely affect peak demand and energy efficiency in over 60 large Austin buildings or building complexes; and WHEREAS, it is possible that this proposal could adversely affect the costs of district chilling customers; and WHEREAS, district chilling did not exist in Austin outside of the University of Texas before the commissioning of Austin Energy’s system; and WHEREAS, the legal ability to sell the system may require a public vote; THEN BE IT RESOLVED that the Resource Management Commission advise the Austin City Council to delay the proposal until it is more thoroughly reviewed by stakeholders in the community.
Item 4- RMC 2023-2024 Annual Review — original pdf
Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2023 to 6/30/2024 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION The Board/Commission mission statement (per the City Code) is: A. Maintain an overview of all programs, studies and proposals concerning the efficient use of energy, alternate energy technologies, renewable energy resources, including solar and wind, and the conservation of energy, excluding the use of conventional coal, nuclear, natural gas, or petroleum technologies. B. Serve as a liaison with other city commissions, including the Electric Utility C. Receive citizen input on alternate energy technologies, renewable energy sources, and on Commission. energy conservation. D. Review and analyze: 1. energy conservation technologies and renewable energy sources as to their short- term and long-term feasibility in the city; 2. energy conservation policies, alternate energy technologies, and renewable energy projects in other cities and states; 3. water conservation policies, alternate technologies, and water conservation projects in other cities and states; and 4. City Code to identify potential amendments that encourage the use of alternate energy technologies and renewable energy sources, and the conservation of energy. 1. in developing and reviewing city plans and programs in the area of alternate energy technologies, renewable energy sources, and energy conservation. 2. as to available funding from private and public sources which are available to the city for alternate energy technologies and renewable energy, and for the conservation of energy; 3. on energy conservation, on alternate energy technologies, and on renewable energy sources and report to City Council on the status of its activities at least annually; E. Advise the City Council: Resource Management Commission Annual Review and Work Plan 2023-2024 4. in developing and reviewing city plans and programs that encourage water conservation as it relates to water consumption from the tap to customer and within structures or building; and, 5. regarding appropriate City Code amendments that encourage the use of alternate energy technologies and renewable energy sources, and the conservation of energy. F. Encourage: 1. 2. the conservation of energy, the use of alternate energy technologies and renewable energy sources in City-owned facilities; and the private and public sectors to develop and to use alternate energy technologies and renewable energy sources, and to conserve energy 1. Describe the board’s actions supporting their mission during the previous calendar year. Address all elements of the board’s mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. The Resource Management Commission (RMC) …
Item 5- Draft Resolution Utility Assistance and Incentives Landing Page for COA Website — original pdf
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Resource Management Commission Recommendation No. _________ Resolution on Centralized Utility Assistance and Incentives Landing Page for City of Austin Website WHEREAS, Travis County Health and Human Services estimated that 25% of county residents were living below 200% of the poverty level in 2020; and WHEREAS, Austin Water, Austin Energy, Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Texas Gas Service, Atmos Energy, CenterPoint Energy and other utility providers offer low-income assistance programs to customers in the Austin area; and WHEREAS, demand-side reductions are needed to meet the goals of the 2035 Austin Energy Resource Generation and Climate Protection Plan, and the greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals in the Austin Climate Equity Plan; and WHEREAS, Austin Water, Austin Energy, Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Texas Gas Service, Atmos Energy, CenterPoint Energy and other utility providers offer conservation incentive programs to customers in the Austin area to conserve water and energy usage; and WHEREAS, assistance and incentive programs for electricity, water, natural gas, and other utility services are sometimes difficult for ratepayers to locate unless they are already familiar with them; and WHEREAS, a landing page on the City of Austin website containing direct links to utility provider low-income assistance and conservation incentive programs would be a valuable service to the community at very little cost. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Resource Management Commission recommend to the Austin City Council that the City's web sites for various utility assistance and conservation programs be merged to create a one-stop, centralized, user-friendly portal to help customers access all forms of utility assistance; and LET IT FURTHER BE RESOLVED that the Resource Management Commission recommend to the Austin City Council that the centralized portal include links to utility assistance and conservation programs managed by Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Texas Gas Service, Atmos Energy, CenterPoint Energy and other utility providers serving Austin customers.
Item 6- Weatherization Program Briefing — original pdf
Weatherization Assistance Program Holly Prosser Residential Energy Efficiency Services Manager July 2024 © Austin Energy The Weatherization Assistance Program includes: • Attic insulation • Air infiltration • Duct sealing, repair and replacement • Solar screens • High efficiency LED lighting • Air conditioning tune-up • Health and safety: carbon monoxide and smoke detectors • Smart thermostat • Reflective roof coating for mobile homes 2 Weatherization Assistance Program also includes: • Air Conditioning Rebate and Loan • Medically Vulnerable Registry Air Conditioning Repair & Replacement 3 The Weatherization Assistance Program Serves as a Trusted Energy Advisor Makes Referrals to the Housing Repair Coalition Helps with Energy Bill Savings 4 Weatherization Assistance Program History Community Benefit Charge Rate Change October 2012 Additional Contractors Added Eligibility Updates Weatherization Programs Process Alignment 878 809 778 • Aligned with Home Performance with Energy Star • Focus Groups • Peer Utility Best Practices Review 520 497 479 454 Eligibility Updates 625 246 1400 1200 1000 800 600 400 0 312 200 155 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 5 FY 2024 Innovations & Results Innovations • Streamlined application process with mobile friendly, one-page application • • Income standard aligned with cost of living in Austin Improved workforce development for contractors Results • Year over year application increases • Record number of contractors 850 742 454 FY 2023 FY 2024 To Date FY 2024 Projected 6 Where We Are Going Nimble and Responsive Program Community Access and Connections Workforce Development Model for Other Programs The future of the Weatherization Assistance Program is a nimble and responsive program, optimizing community connections and access, focusing on workforce development and striving to be a model for other programs around the nation. 7 ©Austin Energy. All rights reserved. Austin Energy and the Austin Energy logo and combinations thereof are trademarks of Austin Energy, the electric department of the City of Austin, Texas. Other names are for informational purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.
Item 7- Net Energy Metering & Value of Solar Briefing — original pdf
Net Energy Metering & Value of Solar Tim Harvey Customer Renewable Solutions Manager July 2024 © Austin Energy Net Energy Metering & Value of Solar Agenda • Net Energy Metering • Austin Energy’s History • Value of Solar • Issues and Improvements 2 Net Energy Metering How it Works Production Used Onsite Offsets highest consumption tier Kilowatt Cap If kW cap is exceeded, the utility only pays for energy used onsite Minimum Bill If minimum bill, solar credits cannot reduce bill below minimum Production Not Used Onsite Receives a bill credit, typically at wholesale but varies by utility 3 Net Energy Metering Complexity Scenario #1: Customer consumes 2500 kWh and produces 2500 kWh. 50% of production is used onsite. Excess production credited at wholesale (3 cents) • 500 kWh @ Tier 4 = $91.50 • 750 kWh @ Tier 3 = $112.50 • 1250 kWh @ WS = $37.50 • Total 2500 kWh = $241.50 • $/kWh for production= $.0960 Scenario #2: Customer consumes 900 kWh and produces 900 kWh. 50% of production is used onsite. Excess production credited at wholesale (3 cents) • 450 kWh @ Tier 2 = $56.70 • 450 kWh @ WS = $13.50 • Total 900 kWh = $70.20 • $/kWh for production= $.0780 4 Net Energy Metering Inefficiency/ Caps Inequity • Can send inappropriate • Can provide a production cost signals • kW caps create an artificial threshold and lead to smaller system installations credit to high consumption customers that exceeds it avoided cost value • Can provide a production credit for to low consumption customers that is less than avoided cost value Utility Under Recovery • Austin Energy is required to recover fixed costs to serve through volumetric charges • Customers avoid making fair contributions to fixed cost recovery • Costs money and causes cross subsidization 5 Austin Energy History Net Energy Metering & Value of Solar 2004 – 2012 Austin Energy employs Net Energy Metering with a 20kW cap 2006 Clean Power Research assesses the Value of Solar with future approach for Power Purchase Agreements 2011 Base Rate Case • Austin Energy proposes recovering fixed costs with fixed charges • Lower proposed volumetric base rates would negatively affect solar customers & adoption • Value of Solar proposed as solution 2012 Solar Electric Power Assoc. names Austin Energy Utility of the year for Value of Solar 2013 Fracking impacts Value of Solar assessment …
Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline Monthly Report — original pdf
Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 07/07/2024 Figure 1: Commercial and Multifamily Project Pipeline Commercial and Small Business Multifamily 200 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 t n u o C t c e o r P j 76 101 9 10 Pre-Approval in Progress 14 Approved: Installation and Verification Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation and Verification Multifamily Multifamily Income Qualified 1. Figures includes all leads and applications, regardless of estimated rebate amount. In coordination with the customer and contractor, Austin Energy periodically removes leads and new applications that do not proceed to Installation. a. “Pre-Approval in Progress” includes: 1) customer/contractor submitted leads; 2) applications in development but not yet submitted to Austin Energy; and 3) applications submitted to Austin Energy that are under review for eligibility and approval of project scope. b. “Approved: Installation and Verification” includes projects: 1) approved with installation underway; and 2) where installation is complete and final inspection and quality review are ongoing. c. Paid projects are listed on the preceding RMC summary table in this report. 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 t n u o C t c e o r P j 145 Project Pipeline Notes: 2. Pipeline Definitions Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 07/07/2024 Table 1: Multifamily and Multifamily Income Qualified – Estimated RCA Project Pipeline (for estimated rebates >$72k) Program Latest Workflow Enrollment (s) # Location Name Installation Address Council District Estimated kW savings Estimated kWh savings Estimated $ Incentive Installation Lincoln Oaks 263.3 766,330 $257,806 11700 Metric Blvd 1266038, 1279735, 1292608, 1292617 Measures Planned Phase 1 (Complete): Water Saving Devices, Phase 2 (In Progress): LED Lighting, Plenum Remediation & Seal, HVAC Tune-Up, Smart Thermostats Total # of Units 296 Installation 1277574 Buckingham Place Duplexes 743 YARSA BLVD Installation 1301882 West Koenig Flats 5608 Avenue F 34.2 159,495 $74,700 HVAC Tune-Ups, Smart Thermostats 166 39.0 185,377 $109,200 HVAC Tune-up, Smart Thermostats 210 Installation 1299361 79.6 286,993 $151,432 HVAC Tune-Ups, Smart Thermostats, LED Lighting 292 Installation 1303113 53.5 256,991 $124,640 HVAC Tune-Ups, Smart Thermostats 304 Installation 1291360 Twenty15 111.4 473,767 $205,465 Multifamily Installation 1301185 Elan East 59.0 327,616 $121,687 HVAC Tune-Ups, Smart Thermostats, Attic Insulation, Plenum Remediation & Seal, Water Savings Devices HVAC Tune-Ups, Smart Thermostats, Water Saving Devices, ECAD Multifamily Installation 1300529 34.1 143,396 $100,399 HVAC Tune-Ups, Smart Thermostats, Attic Insulation Multifamily Installation 1301881 71.8 336,393 $205,412 HVAC …
Item 8- Texas Gas Service Quarterly Update — original pdf
Central Texas Energy Efficiency Program Overview Christy Bell – Supervisor, EE Programs Jasmine King-Bush – Manager, EE Programs Energy Efficiency Program Overview: • Expanded into the cities of Pflugerville and Mustang Ridge • Expanded program staff by adding a Program Assistant position. • ~270k customers in 19 cities • Total Program Budget: $3.5M 2 Energy Efficiency Program All Incentives $477,196 New Construction $116,917 Commercial $47,545 Q1 - 2024 Spend to Budget Progress $2,279,544 $1,023,083 $195,760 Free Equipment $142,146 $157,854 Residential Retrofit $170,588 $902,847 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 2024 2024 Budget Remaining 3 Energy Efficiency Program Commercial Direct Install Rebates: • Administered by - Sink Aerators - Low-Flow Showerheads - Pre-Rinse Spray Valves - Weather Stripping - Steam Traps 4 Texas Gas Service Energy Efficiency Program Commercial Program Highlights Customer Service Address Description Measure Name Text Project Type Quantity Description Annual Natural Gas Savings (Therms) Annual Water Savings (Gallons) Total Incentive Project End Date CN LLC VILLAGE MOTOR INN 3012 S Congress Avenue ATX Handheld showerhead Showerhead 2 1.5 GPM HH CN LLC VILLAGE MOTOR INN 3012 S Congress Avenue ATX Weatherstripping Weatherstripping 663 .5 inch gap CN LLC VILLAGE MOTOR INN 3012 S Congress Avenue ATX Aerators Aerator CN LLC VILLAGE MOTOR INN 3012 S Congress Avenue ATX Fixed showerhead Showerhead 42 1.0 GPM 1.5 GPM fixed showerhead 38 13.10 4,342.65 190.78 248.91 4,795.44 2,610.27 $50.88 2/16/2024 $6,623.37 2/16/2024 $657.72 2/16/2024 55,188.00 $595.08 2/16/2024 49,595.13 $7,927.05 5 Texas Gas Service Energy Efficiency Program Low-Income/Free Equipment Program Highlights 2024 Q1 Total 47 appliances replaced $142k+ in program funds disbursed 6 Energy Efficiency Program Education & Outreach: Program offerings, fact sheets, energy efficiency tips and latest Annual Report can be found on our website: texasgasservice.com/rebates. 7 Questions?
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Recommendation 20240716-003: Postpone Austin Energy’s Evaluation of Sale of District Chilling System — original pdf
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Resource Management Commission Recommendation No. 20240716-003 Resolution to Postpone Austin Energy’s Evaluation of Sale of District Chilling System WHEREAS, Austin Energy is proposing to hire a firm to organize the possible sale of its district chilling system; and WHEREAS, this proposal was not discussed with community stakeholders in advance of its consideration by the Austin City Council; and WHEREAS, it is possible that sale of the system could adversely affect peak demand and energy efficiency in over 60 large Austin buildings or building complexes; and WHEREAS, it is possible that this proposal could adversely affect the costs of district chilling customers; and WHEREAS, district chilling did not exist in Austin outside of the University of Texas before the commissioning of Austin Energy’s system; and WHEREAS, the legal ability to sell the system may require a public vote; THEN BE IT RESOLVED that the Resource Management Commission advise the Austin City Council to delay the proposal until it is more thoroughly reviewed by stakeholders in the community. Commissioner Louis Stone, Chair; Commissioner Paul Robbins, Vice Chair; Commissioner Charlotte Davis; Commissioner Trey Farmer; Commissioner Shane Johnson; Commissioner Chelsey Scaffidi; Commissioner Alison Silverstein Vote: 7-0 For: Against: None Abstentions: None Off Dais: Commissioner GeNell Gary Absences: Commissioner Dino Sasaridis Vacancies: District 2 and Mayor’s Office Attest: Natasha Goodwin, Staff Liaison
Recommendation 20240716-005: Utility Assistance and Incentives Landing Page — original pdf
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Resource Management Commission Recommendation No. 20240716-005 Resolution on Centralized Utility Assistance and Incentives Landing Page for the City of Austin Website WHEREAS, Travis County Health and Human Services estimated that 25% of county residents were living below 200% of the poverty level in 2020; and WHEREAS, Austin Water, Austin Energy, Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Texas Gas Service, Atmos Energy, CenterPoint Energy, and other utility providers offer low-income assistance programs to customers in the Austin area; and WHEREAS, demand-side reductions are needed to meet the goals of the 2035 Austin Energy Resource Generation and Climate Protection Plan, and the greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals in the Austin Climate Equity Plan; and WHEREAS, Austin Water, Austin Energy, Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Texas Gas Service, Atmos Energy, CenterPoint Energy, and other utility providers offer conservation incentive programs to customers in the Austin area to conserve water and energy usage; and WHEREAS, assistance and incentive programs for electricity, water, natural gas, and other utility services are sometimes difficult for ratepayers to locate unless they are already familiar with them; and WHEREAS, a landing page on the City of Austin website containing direct links to utility provider low- income assistance and conservation incentive programs would be a valuable service to the community at very little cost. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Resource Management Commission recommend to the Austin City Council that the City's web sites for various utility assistance and conservation programs be merged to create a one-stop, centralized, user-friendly portal to help customers access all forms of utility assistance; and LET IT FURTHER BE RESOLVED that the Resource Management Commission recommend to the Austin City Council that the centralized portal include links to utility assistance and conservation programs managed by Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Texas Gas Service, Atmos Energy, CenterPoint Energy, and other utility providers serving Austin customers. Vote: 7-0 For: Commissioner Louis Stone, Chair; Commissioner Paul Robbins, Vice Chair; Commissioner Charlotte Davis; Commissioner Trey Farmer; Commissioner Shane Johnson; Commissioner Chelsey Scaffidi; Commissioner Alison Silverstein Against: None Abstentions: None Off Dais: Commissioner GeNell Gary Absences: Commissioner Dino Sasaridis Vacancies: District 2 and Mayor’s Office Attest: Natasha Goodwin, Staff Liaison
Approved Minutes — original pdf
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, July 16, 2024 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, July 16, 2024 The Resource Management Commission convened in a Regular Called meeting on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at Austin Energy Headquarters 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723. Chair Louis Stone called the Resource Management Commission meeting to order at 6:06 p.m. in Attendance: Commissioner Louis Stone, Chair; Board Members/Commissioners Commissioner Paul Robbins, Vice Chair; Commissioner Charlotte Davis; Commissioner Trey Farmer. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Commissioner GeNell Gary; Commissioner Shane Johnson; Commissioner Chelsey Scaffidi; Commissioner Alison Silverstein. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL • Craig Nazor- District Energy Cooling. • Doug Greco- District Energy Cooling. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Resource Management Commission Regular Meeting on June 18, 2024. The motion approving the minutes of the Resource Management Commission meeting of June 18, 2024 was approved on Commissioner Davis’s motion, Commissioner Farmer’s second on an 8-0 vote with Commissioner Sasaridis absent and two vacancies. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval of capacity-based incentives to Eanes Independent School District, for installation of solar electric systems on their facilities located at 2 Walsh Tarlton Lane, 304 Camp Craft Road, 1300 Walsh Tarlton Lane, 1201 S Capital of Texas HWY NB, in an amount not to exceed $848,830. The motion to approve a recommendation approving capacity-based incentives to Eanes Independent School District was approved on Vice Chair Robbins motion, Commissioner Silverstein’s second on a 6-1 vote with Chair Stone voting against, Commissioner Gary off the dais, Commissioner Sasaridis absent and two vacancies. 3. Recommend approval of a recommendation postponing the evaluation of a possible sale of Austin Energy’s district heating and cooling plant. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, July 16, 2024 The motion to approve a recommendation postponing the evaluation of a possible sale of Austin Energy’s district heating and cooling plant was approved on Vice Chair Robbins motion, Commissioner Silverstein’s second on a 7-0 vote with Commissioner Gary off the dais, Commissioner Sasaridis absent, and two vacancies. 4. Recommend approval of the Annual Internal Review of the Resource Management Commission for July 2023 through June 2024. The motion to approve the Annual Internal Review of the Resource Management Commission was approved on Vice Chair Robbins motion, Commissioner Farmer’s second on a 7-0 vote with Commissioner Gary off the dais, Commissioner Sasaridis absent, and two vacancies. 5. Recommend approval of a recommendation for …
Agenda — original pdf
REGULAR MEETING of the ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION JULY 16, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. CITY HALL, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W 2ND ST, AUSTIN, TX 78701 Some members of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via 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 by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Eric Anderson at (512) 974-2562 or eric.anderson@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Hanna Huang, Chair Sarah Chen Satyajeet Dodia Pierre Nguyen Zahra Shakur Jamal-Hassan Seonhye “Sonny” Sin Kuo Yang CALL TO ORDER Padmini Jambulapati, Vice Chair Sarah Xiyi Chen Hailey Easley Sabrina Sha Nayer Sikder Luan Tran 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting on June 18, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Introduction of Genesis Gavino, Special Assistant to the City Manager. Discussion of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission 2023 Annual Report and Internal Review, including the Commission’s goals and objectives for the next year. Discussion of the goals and objectives of the Joint Inclusion Committee. Approve the creation of a working group on public health. Approve the creation of a working group to plan for meetings between Austin’s Asian American and Pacific Islander community leaders and the City Manager's office. 4. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. 6. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 7. 3. 8. Update from the Food Security Working group regarding a meeting with Office of Sustainability staff about the Austin/Travis County Food Access and Consumption Issue Area Group. Update from the Asian American Resource Center working group regarding the hiring of a Parks and Recreation Department Museums and Cultural Programs Manager and ballroom closure. 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 …
Item 1 - June 18 2024 Draft Minutes — original pdf
ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES June 18, 2024 The Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a Regular meeting on June 18, 2024, at 301 W. 2nd St. in Austin, Texas. Chair Huang called the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:13 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Hanna Huang, Chair Padmini Jambulapati, Vice Chair Sarah Xiyi Chen Luan Tran Kuo Yang Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Sarah Chen Satyajeet Dodia Hailey Easley Zahra Shakur Jamal-Hassan Nayer Sikder Sonny Sin Commissioners Absent: Satyajeet Dodia Pierre Nguyen PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on May 21, 2024. None. 1 The minutes from the meeting of May 21, 2024, were approved on Chair Huang’s motion, Commissioner Sarah Xiyi Chen’s second on an 11-0 vote. Commissioners Dodia and Nguyen were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation by Amanda Rohlich, Food Policy Advisor, Office of Sustainability on the City of Austin Food Plan. The presentation was made by Amanda Rohlich, Food Policy Advisor, Office of Sustainability. Commissioner Tran requested that demographic information for the Food Plan Community Advisory Committee and issue area groups be shared with the Commission. Presentation by the City Communications & Public Information Office on the We All Belong Anti-Hate Education and Outreach Initiative. The presentation was made by Alicia Dean, Strategic Communications Division Manager, Communications and Public Information Office and Jessica King, Communications Director, Communications and Public Information Office. Discussion of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission’s July and August meeting dates and potential cancellation of a meeting. Discussed. Discussion of holding an in-person future Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission meeting at the Asian American Resource Center. Discussed. Discussion of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission 2023 Annual Report and Internal Review, including the Commission’s goals and objectives for the next year. Discussed. Chair Huang and Vice Chair Jambulapati requested that an item to discuss the Annual Report and Internal Review be added to the July meeting agenda. Discussion of new City Manager T.C. Broadnax meeting with Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community leaders. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. Approve changes to the membership of the Food Security working group. Commissioner Yang was added to the Food Security working group without objection. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 2 9. …
Item 3 - Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission 2022-2023 Annual Internal Review — original pdf
AAQoL 2022-2023 Annual Internal Review 14/ /N/J?\A O 8./63 ADED 1 9 Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2022 to 6/30/2023 Xsian American Quality-of Life (AAQoL) AdvisER Coinmission The Board/Commission mission statement (per the City Code) is: The Commission shall advise the City Council on issues related to the Asian American Resource Center and will provide on-going guidance and support for the City's Asian American quality of life initiatives. 2022-2023 Accomplishmentl Long Term Accomplishments • Continue to work with City staff on the Asian American Resource Center (AARC) new performing arts center facility and bridge projects • Developed and submitted budget recommendations to advance equity in city services and other department activities • Worked with the Commission Staff Liaison to navigate significant transition of commissioner terms and vacancies • Participate in the Joint Inclusion Commission in recommendations and resolutions on issues pertaining to diversity and inclusion AAQoL 2022-2023 Annual Internal Review Commission Actions Summary • Recommendation - 20230321-004: FY23-24 Budget Recommendation on AARC • Recommendation - 20230321-005: FY23-24 Budget Recommendation on PARD • Recommendation - 20230321-006: FY23-24 Budget Recommendation on AARC FTE Language Access Ballroom Installation • Recommendation - 20230321-007: FY23-24 Budget Recommendation on • Recommendation - 20230321-008: FY23-24 Budget Recommendation on Immigrant Legal Services Community Health Navigators • Recommendation - 20230321-009: FY23-24 Budget Recommendation on APH • Recommendation - 20230321-010: FY23-24 Budget Recommendation on Mental • Recommendation - 20230321-011: FY23-24 Budget Recommendation on APH • Recommendation - 20230718-4: 2024 City of Austin General Obligation Bond Program for Cultural Centers in the PARD Museums & Cultural Programs Division Language Access Health Services Contracts Briefings/Presentations to the Commission Our commission received key briefings from City staff, local organizations, or other governmental bodies that provide us insight on how programs and projects within the City and how they relate to Asian American Quality of Life. • August 16,2022 o Staff Presentation from the Small & Minority Business Resources (SMBR) Department on the City of Austin's 2022 Disparity Study - by Public Information Specialist Senior Eddie Bynog & Executive Director Edward Campos and/or Assistant Executive Director Tamela Saldana o Staff Presentation from PARD Cultural Arts & Programs on the AARC Phase Project - Laura Esparza o CapMetro Presentation on Fare Capping & Equifare Transit Equity Programs with Grace Nguyen and Edna Parra • September 20,2022 o Staff Presentation from PARD Cultural Arts & Programs on the AARC Phase Project …
Item 4 - Joint Inclusion Committee 2022-2023 Annual Internal Review — original pdf
/61.447 /4/?--IR-»•\ M \412-LE·>' Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2022 to 6/30/2023 Joint Inclusion Committee The Board/Commission mission statement (per the City Code) is: § 2- 1-204 - JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE. (B) The Committee shall: ( 1) advise the council on issues pertaining to equity, diversity, and inclusion; and (2) promote close cooperation between the council, City management, City boards, commissions, committees, and taskforces, and individuals, institutions, and agencies to increase and sustain equity, diversity, and inclusion in the city. 1. Describe the board's actions supporting their mission during the previous calendar year. Address all elements of the board's mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. Related to FY2023-24 budget recommendations: With the support of the Equity Office the JIC conducted three virtual town hall sessions organized around the identified priority issues to receive input from community members regarding funding needs for the 2023-24 Budget. These Quality of Life town hall sessions included invited representatives from the ten commissions that make up the JIC. In addition the JIC worked with the Equity Office to organize a Budget Workshop for the commission members of the JlC that included departmental representatives. A report, Budget Recommendations to Council for FY 2023-24, was provided to Council members and management outlining the Joint Inclusion Committee efforts to revise the approach to budget recommendation to better identify the priority issues, seek input from the community and coordinate the recommendations among member commissions and improve understanding by providing the context for recommendations. The budget recommendations were grouped by priority issue as follows: The following recommendations on affordability were approved: Affordability • Recommendation 20230322-007 Increased Emergency Housing Assistance; submitted by the LGBTQ+ Quality-of-Life Advisory Commission for joint endorsement. The motion to approve (the FY23-24 Budget Recommendations under the JIC's Affordability Priority) on Increased Emergency Housing Assistance was approved on Commissioner Charles Curry's motion. Commissioner Rebecca Austen's second on a7-0 vote. None abstained. None Opposed. All in favor. • Recommendation 20230322-008 Identify Barriers for Affordable Housing for 30% MFI and Below; submitted by the LGBTQ+ Quality-of-Life Advisory Commission for joint endorsement. The motion to approve the FY23-24 Budget Recommendations (under the JIC's Affordability Priority) on Identifying Barriers for Affordable Housing for 30% MFI and Below was approved on Commissioner Charles Curry's motion, Commissioner Greg Smith's second on a7-0 vote. • Recommendation 20230322-015 Early Childhood Investments; submitted by the Early …
Approved Minutes — original pdf
ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES July 16, 2024 The Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on July 16, 2024, at 301 W. 2nd St. in Austin, Texas. Chair Huang called the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:08 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Hanna Huang, Chair Hailey Easley Nayer Sikder Sonny Sin Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Padmini Jambulapati, Vice Chair Sarah Chen Sarah Xiyi Chen Satyajeet Dodia Pierre Nguyen Sabrina Sha Luan Tran Commissioners Absent: Zahra Shakur Jamal-Hassan Kuo Yang PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES Luis Ordaz – Rollout of Cultural Arts Funding Hector Ordaz – Cultural Arts Funding 1 1. Approve the minutes of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting on June 18, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of June 18, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Nguyen’s motion, Commissioner Sarah Chen’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Sha and Sikder were off the dais. Commissioners Shakur Jamal-Hassan and Yang were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. Introduction of Genesis Gavino, Special Assistant to the City Manager. Genesis Gavino, Special Assistant to the City Manager, introduced herself. Discussion of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission 2023 Annual Report and Internal Review, including the Commission’s goals and objectives for the next year. Discussed. Discussion of the goals and objectives of the Joint Inclusion Committee. Discussed. 4. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve the creation of a working group on public health. A motion to approve the creation of a working group on public health was made by Commissioner Sin and seconded by Commissioner Sarah Chen. The Commission decided that the working group will focus on community health and language access. The Commission set a goal of having the working group provide recommendations to the full Commission in December. The motion to approve the creation of a working group on community health was approved on Commissioner Sin’s motion, Commissioner Sarah Chen’s second on an 11-0 vote. Commissioners Shakur Jamal-Hassan and Yang were absent. Commissioners Nguyen, Tran, and Easley were added to the working group without objection. Approve the creation of a working group to plan for meetings between Austin’s Asian American and Pacific Islander community leaders and the City Manager's office. The motion to approve the creation of a working group to plan for meetings between Austin’s Asian American and …
Agenda — original pdf
1. 2. REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the URBAN RENEWAL BOARD JULY 15, 2024, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1401/1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR. AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 Some members of the Urban Renewal Board may be participating by videoconference and a quorum will be present at the location identified above. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via 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 by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Hunter Maples, (512) 974-3120 or hunter.maples@austintexas.gov. The Urban Renewal Board reserves the right to go into closed session to discuss any of the items on this agenda as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Byron Davis Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Tam Hawkins CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first 10 speakers who registered to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting, if speaking virtually, or who signed up prior to the meeting being called to order if speaking in person, will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on June 10, 2024 Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) special-called meeting on June 17, 2024 1 of 2 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. DISCUSSION ITEMS Update and discussion regarding the confirmation of the sixth commissioner to the Urban Renewal Board (URB) and the appointment of a seventh commissioner Staffing briefing regarding the African American Cultural Heritage District Resolution No. 20210902-048 (Matthew Schmidt, EDD) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discuss and authorize Chair Escobar to draft, approve, and publish an Annual Report EXECUTIVE SESSION Discuss legal matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code) Discuss real estate matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street …
Item1_URB_Draft_Minutes_6-17-2024 — original pdf
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING DRAFT SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JUNE 17, 2024 The URBAN RENEWAL BOARD convened on MONDAY, June 17, 2024, at Street-Jones Building, 1000 E. 11th Street, Room 400A, Austin, TX 78702. CALL TO ORDER Chair Manuel Escobar called the Urban Renewal Board meeting to order at 6:16 p.m. with five members present. There is currently one vacancy on the board. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Manuel Escobar, Vice Chair Darrell W. Pierce, and Commissioners Kobla Tetey, Amit Motwani, and Jacqueline Watson were present. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Commissioner Motwani attended remotely. Board Members Absent/off the dais at call to order: Commissioner Tam Hawkins was absent. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Tracy Witte, Melvin Wrenn, Fannie Okingballa, Andrew Hairston APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes were not brought forward for approval. 1 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 1. Discuss and consider approval of a recommendation to Austin City Council regarding a Development team based on the 2023-4 Request for Proposals process for the future development of Blocks 16 & 18, at or near the 900 and 1100 blocks of East 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78702 (Anne Gatling Haynes, Austin Economic Development Corporation). Anne Gatling Haynes led discussion in preparation for the Executive Session. Following the Executive Session, the board reconvened in regular session. A motion was made by Chair Escobar, seconded by Commissioner Watson to conditionally recommend the proposal framework from the team Pleasant Hill Collaborative (PHC) to Council, and reserve the right to further negotiate specific details with PHC in the future. The recommendation was approved on a 4-1-0 vote, with Vice Chair Pierce voting nay. EXECUTIVE SESSION 2. 3. The Chair recessed the meeting for Executive Session at 6:31pm. Discuss legal matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code) Discuss real estate matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Real Property - Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code) The Chair closed Executive Session and reconvened the general session at 8:16pm. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Further action in support of the FY2025 budget recommendation made to Council ADJOURNMENT Chair Escobar adjourned the meeting at 8:16p.m. without objection. The City of Austin is committed …