BOND OVERSIGHT COMMISSION April 20, 2022, 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Bond Oversight Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Santiago Rodriguez, Chair Sumit DasGupta, Vice Chair Charles Curry Michael Drohan Stephen Gonzalez Francoise Luca John McNabb Wolfgang Niedert Kristin Weaver Nicole Wren AGENDA Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison, Tina Van Wie, at (512) 974-7921 or Tina.VanWie@austintexas.gov CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the minutes from the March 16, 2022 Bond Oversight Commission meeting 2. DISCUSSION a. Introduction of a newly appointed member to the Bond Oversight Commission 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS program a. Staff briefing from the Fire and EMS Departments related to the 2018 bond b. Staff briefing from the Financial Services Department related to Public Improvement Bonds for the Capital Improvement Program. 4. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Discussion and possible action on the election of new officers b. Discussion and possible action related to the FY2022-23 budget process and Commission budget recommendations 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Tina Van Wie, Financial Services Department, at 512-974-7921, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. To speak remotely at the April 20, 2022 Bond Oversight Commission meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison, Tina Van Wie, at (512) 974-7921 or Tina.VanWie@austintexas.gov no later than noon, April 19. The information required is …
SPECIAL EVENTS TASK FORCE APRIL 20, 2022 – 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER – ROOM 1401 6310 E WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Special Events Task Force may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, please contact Brydan Summers at 512-974-4854 or Brydan.summers@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Members: James Russell (Co-Chair), Jeff Smith (Co-Chair), Bobby Garza, Cindy Lo, Laurel White, Shelley Phillips, Heath Riddles, Mandi Thomas, Dan Carroll, Ingrid Weigand , Frances Thompson Ex Officio Members (City Staff): Brydan Summers, SETF Staff Liaison; Sara Henry, Austin Center for Events Communications; Bill Manno, Special Events Program Manager; Brian Block, DSD Program Manager, Music Office; Mike Jones, Police Sergeant; Robert Alvarado, Code Division Manager; Frances Hargrove, ATD Special Events Manager; Tony Hernandez, DSD Program Manager; Jason Maurer, PARD Sales and Events Manager; Kevin Parker, EMS Commander; Quentin Prior, Fire Battalion Chief; Iby Setzer, ARR Planner Senior; Bryan Walker, DSD Planner II REVISED AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. OLD BUSINESS i. Possible Action on Safety Topics a. Discussion on Public Safety Sections of the Special Events Ordinance b. Update from Organizers Currently Planning Events c. Review of Administrative Rules in Conflict with the SEO 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Subcommittee Report on Post Event Evaluations b. Review Permit Denial, Appeals Process, and Revocation Process Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular c. Review Enforcement FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please at Brydan.summers@austintexas.gov or 512-974-4854, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Special Events Task Force, please contact Brydan Summers at Brydan.summers@austintexas.gov or 512-974-4854. the Development Services Department, call Brydan Summers at Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular
Tourism Commission Board April 20, 2022, at 3 pm City Hall Chambers Room 1001 301 W. Second St. Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Tourism Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for contact Felicia Ojeda, 512.404.4022 or felicia.ojeda@austintexas.gov remote participation. To register CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Alta Alexander Ed Bailey Bill Bunch John Riedie District 9 Vacant Mayoral Vacant Greg Chanon Rachel Magee Ken Smith Lois Rodriguez Mike Cannatti AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. March 21, 2022 2. OLD BUSINESS The Commission may discuss and take action on the following agenda items: a. Election of a Vice Chair 3. NEW BUSINESS The Commission may discuss and take action on the following agenda items: a. Report from the Parks and Environment Working Group on any updates or make new appointments b. Report from the TPID working group on any updates or make new appointments. c. Report on the 5-year fund summary histories for: i. Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund ii. Tourism & Promotion Fund iii. Cultural Arts Fund iv. Historic Preservation Fund v. Live Music Fund d. Presentation from Heywood Sanders regarding convention center expansions FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS The Commission may discuss and take possible action to request information and identify future agenda items, topics, or presentation: a. Presentation from the Austin Convention Center on the redevelopment and expansion project and an update of the finance reports of the project b. Presentation on now the hospitality workers and those that work in live events, including art organizations are impacted by the current economic state. 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 …
Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee April 20, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. Street Jones Building – Room #400A 1000 E. 11th St, Austin, TX 78702 Some members of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee may be participating by video conference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3509 or greg.dutton@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS Nadia Barrera-Ramirez (Chair) Claire Hempel (Vice-Chair) Joao Paulo Connolly Awais Azhar Todd Shaw Ann Denkler Jolene Kiolbassa EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The committee may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 CALL TO ORDER 1. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: Speakers signed up prior to commencement of the meeting will be allowed to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the March 16, 2022, meeting minutes. 3. NEW BUSINESS a. None. Facilitator: Chair Barrera-Ramirez City Attorney: None 1 4. OLD BUSINESS a. None. 5. POTENTIAL CODE AMENDMENTS: Potential amendments to the code; offered for discussion and/or possible recommendation for initiation. a. South Central Waterfront Regulating Plan. Consider initiation of amendments to Title 25 of the City Code related to the South Central Waterfront planning area. City Staff: Greg Dutton, Housing and Planning and Department, (512) 974-3509, greg.dutton@austintexas.gov; (Discussion and/or Possible Action). 6. REGULAR AGENDA: Previously initiated amendments to the code; offered for discussion and possible recommendation to the full Planning Commission. a. None. 7. OTHER BUSINESS a. BRIEFING: South Central Waterfront Regulating Plan. Update on potential changes to Title 25 of the City Code related to the South Central Waterfront planning area. City Staff: Greg Dutton, Housing and Planning and Department, (512) 974-3509, greg.dutton@austintexas.gov; (Discussion). b. Update on Potential Upcoming and Current Code Amendments – City Staff: Greg Dutton, Housing and Planning and Department, (512) 974-3509, greg.dutton@austintexas.gov; (Discussion and/or …
Versión en español a continuación. Finance/Allocations and Strategic Planning/Needs Assessment Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council WEDNESDAY, April 20, 2022 Finance/Allocations and Strategic Planning/Needs Assessment Committee Meeting to be held on April 20, 2022, with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (04/19/2022 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 20, 2022, HIV Planning Council Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live la junta en Reunión del Finance/Allocations Meeting of the HIV Planning Council Miercoles, 20 de Abril, 2022 FECHA de la reunion (20 de Abril, 2022) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (04/19/2022 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo …
Hotel Occupancy Tax: Tourism Commission Request April 2022 This document contains information requested by the Tourism Commission related to Hotel Occupancy Tax collections and the related funds. The first two sections were provided to the Commission previously, while the sections following that relate to the request for information stated at the March 2022 meeting of the Tourism Commission. The document gives a primer on allowable uses of Hotel Occupancy Taxes, the City of Austin’s flow of funds related to Hotel Occupancy Tax, and then a history of collections for the funds that receive Hotel Occupancy Tax. Contents ...................................................................................................................................................................... 1 Review of Texas Tax Code Chapter 351 and allowable uses of Hotel Occupancy Taxes .............................. 2 Hotel Occupancy Tax Flow of Funds ............................................................................................................. 3 Overall Hotel Occupancy Tax Collections ..................................................................................................... 3 Five Year History of Hotel Occupancy Tax Collections .................................................................................. 4 Tourism and Promotion Five Year Fund Summary ................................................................................... 5 Economic Development Department Response ........................................................................................... 6 Hotel Occupancy Tax: Tourism Commission Request April 2022 Review of Texas Tax Code Chapter 351 and allowable uses of Hotel Occupancy Taxes Of the 17% HOT collected on room rentals, the City receives 11%. The remaining 6% goes to the State of Texas. The Chart on the next page illustrates the flow of funds from the Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund to the various recipient funds. The State of Texas authorizes hotel occupancy tax (HOT) assessments under Chapter 351 of the Texas Tax Code and under Chapter 334 of the Texas Local Government Code. Chapter 351 requires HOT assessed under this chapter must first meet the criteria of promoting tourism and convention and hotel industry, and fall into one of the authorized categories, not all of which are applicable to Austin. Those categories allowable in Austin include: • • • the acquisition of sites for and the construction, improvement, enlarging, equipping, repairing, operation, and maintenance of convention center facilities or visitor information centers, or both; the furnishing of facilities, personnel, and materials for the registration of convention delegates or registrants; • advertising and conducting solicitations and promotional programs to attract tourists and convention delegates or registrants to the municipality or its vicinity; the encouragement, promotion, improvement, and application of the arts, including instrumental and vocal music, dance, drama, folk art, creative writing, architecture, design and allied fields, painting, sculpture, photography, graphic and craft arts, motion pictures, radio, television, tape and sound recording, and other arts related …
AUSTIN CONVENTION CENTER EXPANSION: PROMISES AND PERFORMANCE HEYWOOD SANDERS UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO C.H. JOHNSON CONSULTING, INC. Experts In Convention , Sport and Real Estate Consulting the obstacles to future growth in Austin's Convention Center business have continued to mount. Table 2-1 summarizes the major reasons for lost business. The reasons are distributed by the number of room nights lost. Table 2-1 Reasons for Lost Business Primary Reason Facility dates unavailable Inadequate meeting space Lack of large hotel Room rates Political Large room block not available Location No response from hotels Meeting canceled Other reasons Room Nights Lost % of Total 69,820 31,045 28,155 25,133 11,874 11, 130 11,002 9,625 9,175 33,488 29% 13% 12% 10% 5% 5% 5% 4% 4% 14% Source :Austin Convention and Visitor's Bureau Meeting planners reported the lack of available facility dates more than any other reason for not using the Convention Center. The lack of available dates stems from the size of the facility, which prevents the occurrence of simultaneous events. Lack of adequate meeting space was the second most frequently cited problem. The availability of hotel rooms at reasonable rates is also important. Hotel-related factors (four categories in total) account for over 31 percent of the lost business . Additional hotel supply and greater cooperation from tl1e existing hotel community are essential if the city is to realize its meeting market potential. The current convention center is too small to accommodate Austin's pot ential demand . Center management is now facing severe problems in its attempts to retain a number of annual repeating events . Many national rotating events that previously came to Austin and liked the community cannot return because they are now too large for the facility . Many state events have also outgrown the facility. The chart below shows potential scenarios for exhibit-hall occupancy under three potential growth rates (2, 4, and 6 percent) . Exhibit-hall occupancy is the number of days an exhibition hall is rented (including move-in and move- OUt days) divided by the number of days in the year. The following chart h 'b ' t hall occupancy and potential future occupancy under a displays recent ex 1 1 - range of growth rates. I nnn R;innP. StriltP.nV• Austin r.nnv11ntinn r.,mtDr C.ortil\t'l ? _ 0!'!1"o ,:; C.H. JOHNSON CONSULTING, INC. Experts In Convention , Sport and Real Estate Consulting the obstacles to future growth in …
1 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20220420 003a Seconded by: Perry Bedford LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut to 17 feet. LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill to 18 feet. LDC 25-8-301 to allow construction of a driveway on a slope with a gradient exceeding 15 percent. Date: April 20, 2022 Subject: Dalfen Industrial, SP-2020-0407D Motion by: Kevin Ramberg WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting variances from: 1. 2. 3. WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the site is located in the Onion Creek Watershed, Suburban Classification, Desired Development Zone; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that Staff recommends these variances (with staff conditions) having determined the required Findings of Fact have been met. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the variances with the following: Staff Conditions: 1. A landscape plan with native and adapted trees, shrubs, and grasses to be planted in the parking areas will be provided, even though a landscape plan is not required in the City’s extra-territorial jurisdiction (ETJ). 2. A tree-shaded outdoor seating area will be provided to encourage employees to take breaks on-site, rather 3. than driving to another location. Trees outside of the limits of construction will be preserved, even though tree preservation is not required in the City’s ETJ. 4. All cut and fill over 8 feet will be terraced or contained with engineered retaining walls. VOTE 7-0 For: Scott, Thompson, Nickells, Ramberg, Aguirre, Brimer, Bedford Abstain: None Recuse: None Against: None Absent: Qureshi, Barrett Bixler, Bristol Approved By: Kevin Ramberg, Environmental Commission Chair 2
Item 3b. Briefing on Public Improvement Bonds for the Capital Improvement Program B O N D OV E RS IGHT CO M M I SS ION A PR I L 20, 2022 PR ES E N TE D BY T I N A VA N W I E , B U D G E T M A N AGE R F I N ANC IAL S E RV I C ES D E PA RTM ENT Public Improvement Bonds (PIBs) – Funding History (1998-2020) s d n a s u o h T $1,000,000 $900,000 $800,000 $700,000 $600,000 $500,000 $400,000 $300,000 $200,000 $100,000 $0 339,740 163,400 567,400 925,000 720,000 600,000 306,648 460,000 8 9 9 1 9 9 9 1 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 2 2 0 0 2 3 0 0 2 4 0 0 2 5 0 0 2 6 0 0 2 7 0 0 2 8 0 0 2 9 0 0 2 0 1 0 2 1 1 0 2 2 1 0 2 3 1 0 2 4 1 0 2 5 1 0 2 6 1 0 2 7 1 0 2 8 1 0 2 9 1 0 2 0 2 0 2 Infrastructure Specific Failed Comprehensive Program 90,000 65,000 78,300 PIBs – Aggregate Authorization by Category (2006 – 2020) Affordable Housing, $370 , 12% Public Safety, $127 , 4% Health, $27 , 1% Libraries, Museums, Cultural, $263 , 8% Parks, $311 , 10% Transportation & Mobility, $1,676 , 54% $3.1 Billion Total PIB Authorization Drainage, Open Space, $359 , 11% Dollar amounts in millions. PIBs – Aggregate Balance Status by Category (2006-2020) Public Safety - $127.2 Park - $311.4 85.66 189.27 5.42 36.10 10.61 111.50 Mobility and Transportation - $1,676.4 586.90 117.86 971.64 Library, Museums and Cultural Facilities - $262.9 134.05 9.34 119.56 Health - $27.2 11.86 0.98 14.31 Drainage and Open Space - $359.0 Affordable Housing - $370.0 246.37 249.20 9.06 103.57 60.91 59.89 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Expenses Encumbrances Balance Dollar amounts in millions. Data through Q2 FY22 PIBs – Balance Status by Election Year (2006 -2020) 2020 - $460.0 3.0 15.6 2018 - $925.0 2016 - $720.0 2013 - $65.0 2012 - $306.6 2010 - $90.0 2006 - $567.4 Data through Q2 FY22 282.3 240.5 102.4 75.3 540.3 404.1 441.4 65.0 273.6 89.5 549.4 9.9 23.2 0.0 0.0 …
C I T Y O F A U S T I N | A p r i l 2 0 , 2 0 2 2 Bond Oversight Commission Bond Oversight Commission C I T Y O F A U S T I N | A p r i l 2 0 , 2 0 2 2 Bond Oversight Commission Bond Oversight Commission Our Goals The mayor and council shall work with the commission to set priorities and goals for each new bond issue to be submitted to the voters. Our Mission The commission shall monitor the city manager's plans relating to the issuance of bonds and the implementation of projects approved in bond Our Vision Ensure efficiency, equity, timeliness, and accountability in the implementation of existing and future City bond programs. elections, including the review of future potential bonds, the annual appropriation of bond funds, and any changes in the amount of bond funds issues or cash commitments made. The commission shall advise the council on proposed bonds and the implementation of projects approved in bond elections. C I T Y O F A U S T I N | A p r i l 2 0 , 2 0 2 2 Bond Oversight Commission Bond Oversight Commission 2018 BOND Proposition F – Public Safety (Fire and EMS) I T E M 3 a . PUBLIC SAFETY P r e s e n t e r s : W e s l e y H o p k i n s I n t e r i m A s s i s t a n t C h i e f A u s t i n T r a v i s C o u n t y E M S P e t e r T e l i h a D i v i s i o n C h i e f A u s t i n F i r e D e p a r t m e n t C I T Y O F A U S T I N | A p r i l 2 0 , 2 0 2 2 B o n d O v e r s i g h t C o m m i s s i o n | p g . 4 2018 BOND, PROPOSITION F Public Safety Fire and EMS The …
CIP ID#5201.008 ESB-MACC Phase 2 Improvements Schematic Design Presentation Miró Rivera-Tatiana Bilbao LLC April 20, 2022 ESB-MACC Waterloo Greenway Status: In-progress (2021-2026) Waterloo Greenway is a 1.5-mile park system that encompasses 35 acres of connected green space, beginning at 15th St. and ending at the edge of Lady Bird Lake (alongside the ESB-MACC). Pontoon Bridge Status: Feasibility A new pontoon bridge is planned to connect the Waterloo Greenway project with South Austin. The floating bridge will provide pedestrian access across Lady Bird Lake. Rainey Street Trailhead Park Status: Schematic Design Rainey Street Trailhead Park is a gateway to the riverside trails; an important entry point from Rainey Street that enhances the ecology of the area and provides new recreational uses, increasing amenities for the neighborhood and Trail users. SITE AND BUILDING ANALYSIS Site, Context and Sustainability 2 THE ESB-MACC Project development 3 MACC DEVELOPMENT 2000: Original Master Plan 2007: Phase 1 = Completed 2010: Phase 1A = Completed 2018: Facilities Expansion Plan 2020: Start of Phase 2 Teodoro González de León Phase 1 1998 - 2009 Phase 2 2017 onwards Phase 3 Future THE ESB-MACC Project development 4 THE ESB-MACC Mission / Goals PHASE 2 - MISSION / GOALS 1. Increase visibility and presence 2. Connect to urban fabric 3. Preserve and enhance parkland 4. Elevate civic gathering space 5. Complete Teodoro’s original vision Urban Design Guidelines Goals 5 Youth Caminos Participants Cultural Arts and Community groups General Public Legacy stakeholders Adjacent neighbors Civic Organizations City Staff ESB-MACC COMMUNITY Schools and Libraries PARD Management ESB MACC Executives and Staff Advisory Committees Boards and Commissions Elected Officials ESB MACC Advisory Board THE ESB-MACC The Community 6 CONTEXT CHALLENGES // SECURING THE ZOCALO Level 2 Level 1 Level 2 Level 1 Level -1 Lady Bird Lake Lady Bird Lake Existing condition of the ESB-MACC Plaza Introduction of a containing wall that limits the Zócalo 7 DESIGN CONCEPT Defining the Space 8 Existing Condition DESIGN CONCEPT Defining the Space 9 Extension of North and South wings DESIGN CONCEPT Defining the Space 10 Adding a lake level will provide area to the development while securing the Zócalo DESIGN CONCEPT Defining the Space 11 This is where we are today - new wings on the North and South and a Lake Level SHADE STRUCTURE, REF ARCH EXISTING GRADE FINISHED GRADE, BEYOND 443.00' FIN. GRADE PLANTED SLOPE SITE SECTION @ LOWER PLAZA 1/16" = 1'-0" SITE …
EQUITY-BASED HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN Downtown Commission—April 20, 2022 GOAL Replace Austin’s 1981 preservation plan with an inclusive, equity-focused, and community- oriented process and outcome WHY NOW? • Substantial population growth • High development pressure Preservation plan approved I N O T A L U P O P WHY NOW? • Substantial population growth • High development pressure EQUITY + COMMUNITY • Older buildings house people affordably • Older buildings allow increased density at a human scale • Older buildings support small local businesses EQUITY + COMMUNITY • Places anchor community and memory EQUITY + COMMUNITY Images (clockwise from top): Westside Preservation Alliance/Esperanza Peace and Justice Center, Columbia University, City and County of San Francisco, Calle 24 Latino Cultural District, National Trust for Historic Preservation, San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation EQUITY + COMMUNITY • How can we better recognize, preserve, and share important places and stories? • How can preservation policies and tools address essential issues like sustainability, affordability, and displacement? • How can citizens co-create preservation policies? ) t h g i r ( i n o s u c n l I l i a c o S d n a n o i t a v r e s e r P , ) r e t n e c d n a t f e l ( n i t s u A f o y t i C / r i a h C n e p O : s e g a m I COMMUNITY-BASED PROCESS COMMUNITY-BASED PROCESS COMMUNITY-BASED PROCESS PHASE 2 Many opportunities for detailed feedback, prioritization, additions COMMUNITY-BASED PROCESS Professional facilitator COMMUNITY-BASED PROCESS 26 community members 19 ZIP codes 13 members opting into compensation AUSTIN WORKING GROUP COMMUNITY-BASED PROCESS ✓ Affordable housing advocate ✓ Archaeologist ✓ Architect ✓ Attorney ✓ Business owner ✓ City board or commission ✓ Community member ✓ Contractor ✓ Developer Economic development organization (withdrew) ✓ Educational institution ✓ Engineer ✓ Heritage organization Heritage tourism professional (withdrew) ✓ Historic property owner ✓ Historical commission (City, County, State) Landscape architect (withdrew) ✓ Neighborhood association ✓ Preservation organization ✓ Preservation consultant ✓ Religious institution ✓ Social justice organization ✓ Urban planner/planning organization LAYING THE FOUNDATION LAYING THE FOUNDATION PHASE 1 – COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 26-member community working group Essential Background and Process July ’21 Introduction and goals Aug. Sept. Equity workshop Decision-making Community heritage survey Topics Oct. Vision for the plan / …
Austin Transportation Department Shared Micro-Mobility Program Update Jason Redfern, Parking Enterprise Manager Joseph Al-hajeri, Program Manager BRIEFING OVERVIEW Quick History Data Management/Analysis Program Regulation & Fees Safety and Infrastructure Licenses and Devices Enforcement/Compliance Data Trends Program Success Future Program Enhancements MICRO-MOBILITY HISTORY IN AUSTIN 2018 - 2021 Fall 2018 Final Director Rules adopted May 2019 Ordinance 14-9 revised to allow licensing and permitting November 2021 Device cap + reduced speed requirement April 2018 Scooters deployed in Austin – Emergency rules adopted to regulate service December 2018 Adopted new fee of $0.15 per trip October 2021 Adopted application fee and adjusted trip fee to range of $0.15 - $0.40. SHARED MICRO-MOBILITY PROGRAM REGULATION & FEES REGULATION CITY APPROVED FEES Texas Transportation Code, Title 7 • Chapter 551. - Operation of bicycles and mopeds, golf carts, and other low-powered vehicles. Title 14 Use of Streets and Public Property • §14-9-23 - City-wide dockless transportation • §14-9-24 - City-wide dockless transportation license authorized. unit placement plan. revocation. • §14-9-25 - License amendment, suspension, or Title 12 Traffic Enforcement • §12-2 - Micro-Mobility Devices and Bicycles. Fee Type Fee Amount Note License Fee $1,500 per year New since FY 22/23 Per Device Fee $80 per device/ per year Increased from $60 in FY22/23 Trip Fee $0.15 - $0.40 per trip Currently $0.15 and evaluating an escalating fee process. Fee range approved FY22/23 SHARED MICRO-MOBILITY PROGRAM CURRENT LICENSES AND DEVICE TYPES Stand-Up Scooter Licensed Companies 4 Device Permits 14,100 Permit Breakdown by Device Type 11,850 Sit-Down Scooter E-Bike Program Adjustments (as of fall 2021) • Moratorium on device permit increases in downtown • Required reduction of speed from 20mph – 15mph • Increased enforcement 1,750 500 WHAT THE DATA SAYS 600,000 500,000 400,000 I S P R T 300,000 200,000 100,000 - Micro-Mobility Scooter & E-Bike Trips By Month (2018-2021) SXSW ACL COVID Restrictions ACL SXSW E-Bike Scooter MONTH/YEAR DATA MANAGEMENT/ ANALYSIS Third Party Data Management Data Quality / Planning Tools Increased Public Data Availability & Protection of PII SAFETY AND INFRASTRUCTURE • Upgrading micromobility parking corrals – Increasing visibility and awareness using 2020 Mobility Bond. • Use of new combined data to better understand critical safety and infrastructure enhancements. • Contributed to device standards for commercial electric scooters to define required safety standards for devices. • Geofencing and in-app approaches to limit speeds, inform riders of parking areas and where not to leave devices. …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Downtown Commission Recommendation Number: 20220420-2(d) Convention Center Expansion Working Group Whereas: Convention & trade show attendance has not recovered to pre-"great recession" 2008/2009 levels and national convention center attendance was generally declining in the years leading up to the COVID-19 pandemic. Whereas: Austin has never met its hotel room night goals (332K) listed in the consulting reports advocating for the 2002 convention center expansion. The 2018 number was 246K. Whereas: Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund revenue, which pays for prior and future convention center expansions, declined significantly during COVID-19 and has yet to stabilize - let alone return to pre- COVID levels. Whereas: Austin is currently paying for multiple Convention Center-related bonds, including the 2002 expansion (maturing in 2029), and the Austin Convention Center Enterprises Hilton Hotel bond – which is in jeopardy of defaulting while any convention expansion construction occurs. Whereas: Austin convention center expansion plans were conceived with pre-COVID-19 assumptions, not taking into account the increasing shift to hybrid gatherings. Whereas: A research team led by UT academics published findings in Nature Sustainability (Dec. 2021) concluding that the recent shift to hybrid conventions produced both environmental and inclusivity benefits as physical attendance dropped. Whereas: Total Central Business District room demand from 2018 was 2.8M, and total Convention Center room nights were 246,235, which indicates that even pre-COVID the Convention Center accounted for fewer than 9% of total Central Business District rooms. Whereas: In past years pre Covid 19, the Austin Convention Center drove a small part of the tourism economy, accounting for approximately 2% of the tourists who come to Austin. Whereas: The completion of the Fairmont which is connected to the Austin Convention Center added nearly 140,000 square feet of meeting room space, effectively expanding the convention center at no cost to taxpayers to accommodate larger events while increasing competition for smaller events, and the Marriott Downtown offers over 60,000square feet of meeting space, and is located across the street from the Convention Center with similar benefits and costs to the convention center. Whereas: San Antonio, Dallas and Houston all presently have larger convention facilities. In an already competitive market and with Austin's convention center attendance suffering from the pandemic, Austin will likely find it increasingly challenging to compete in an eroding market with ever-increasing supply and shrinking demand. Whereas: Dallas has recently announced a multi-billion-dollar convention expansion where they project their attendance to more than …
