Request to Sustain the Environmental Commission’s decision on the removal of a Cottonwood tree (allow removal) 20” Tree Located in the Right of Way on Crown Ct, Austin TX 1 INTENDED PURPOSE: • To communicate and demonstrate the serious issues that this tree causes to the City and adjacent property owners of Crown Ct. • To demonstrate that removal of this tree is necessary and warranted. • To seek a sustainment of the Environmental Commission’s modified opinion on the removal of this 20” Cottonwood tree. 2 20” 3 Background Information on Cottonwood Trees • It is well documented that cottonwood trees are problematic trees that are not well suited for urban environments. • Their roots are known to damage pipes and other infrastructure. • Their “cotton fuzz” seeds are a serious fire hazard and nuisance for municipalities and property owners. • Hundreds, if not thousands, of municipalities in the US have banned these trees for the above reasons. 4 “The Dirt Doctor” Article on Cottonwood Trees: • The author, Howard Garret is: • Nationally syndicated Organic Gardening talk show host • Arborist and specialist in natural organic tree care • Columnist for the Dallas Morning News • Author of 15 books on organic gardening, landscaping and pest control • Chairman of Texas Organic Research Center (TORC) • Organic Advisory Board Texas Department of Agriculture • https://www.dirtdoctor.com/garden/Cottonwood_vq924.htm 5 The Dirt Doctor – Cottonwood Trees • FINAL SPACING: Do not plant • IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION: Cottonwood is a very fast growing, upright messy tree. It sends out cotton all over the place in the spring, has brittle wood and it has large limbs. Its root system is extremely shallow, ravenous and destructive. It normally will have quite a bit of dead wood in the tree. • PROBLEMS: Cottonwood is short lived, has a destructive root system and the cottony seed from the female plant is a nuisance and damaging to electrical appliances. Stressed trees are commonly attacked by borers. The root system is susceptible to cotton root rot and other root diseases. This is a dangerous tree because large limbs or the entire tree can fall on cars, structures and even people. This is one tree that should be removed from most residential property. 6 Southern Living Article on Cottonwoods: • 6 Trees You Should Never, Ever Plant • Terrible Tree #4 -- Eastern Cottonwood (Populus deltoides) • What's wrong with it: Extremely …
Ana Aguirre Immediate Past Chair PO Box 19748 Austin, TX 78760 512-708-0647 July 26, 2021 Todd Shaw, Chair Yvette Flores, Secretary Awais Azhar Grayson Cox Jennifer Mushtaler Carmen Llanes Pulido Jeffrey Thompson Richard Mendoza, Ex-Officio Claire Hempel, Vice-Chair James Shieh, Parliamentarian Joao Paulo Connolly Patrick Howard Solveji Rosa Praxis Robert Schneider Jessica Cohen, Ex-Officio Arati Singh, AISD Ex-Officio RE: Neighborhood Plan Amendment Case Number: NPA-2021-0026.01 Rezoning Case Number: C14-2021-0039 Dear Honorable Chair Shaw and Commissioners: The Southeast Combined Neighborhood Plan Contact Team (SCNPCT) has a history of supporting responsible development. The SCNPCT held its regular monthly meeting on Monday, July 12, 2021, and met with representatives from the Rundberg area, who are part of the Eastern Crescent, to discuss the proposed FLUM and zoning changes pertaining to the properties located at 10609, 16011, 10613, 10615 Brownie Drive and 10610, 10612, 10614 Middle Fiskville Road: 1) Neighborhood Plan Amendment to change the land use designation on the FLUM from single family and neighborhood commercial to mixed use; and 2) Rezoning from SF-3-NP and LR-NP to MF-4-NP and CS-MU-NP. The SCNPCT took into consideration the information provided by the Rundberg area representatives. With a quorum present and based on the information provided and comparing shared concerns of the residents within the Eastern Crescent, the SCNPCT membership voted unanimously not to support the proposed changes to the land use designation on the FLUM from single family and neighborhood commercial to mixed use land use and rezoning from SF-3-NP and LR-NP to MF-4-NP and CS-MU-NP. The SCNPCT voted to support the Rundberg area residents and join their efforts. The shared historical concerns of the Eastern Crescent communities include the continued and unprecedented gentrification and displacement of low income and people of color residents. The impact will include increased property values, which will result in increased property taxes for homeowners or increased rental fees for current residents. This basically guarantees an accelerated displacement of this vulnerable community. Additionally, families and children with long-term established neighborhood ties, including ties with neighborhood schools, current community resources and support systems will be pushed out. This results in destabilizing those relationships and adds cruel stressors as these same displaced residents will have to work on creating new support systems in whatever areas outside of the City of Austin they manage to find are affordable to them. There is no demonstrated neighborhood benefit to the current residents in this portion …
July 27, 2021 Planning Commission Meeting Speaker Registration: Zenobia C. Joseph Mailing Address: PO Box 143832 Austin TX 78714-3832 Phone: I anticipate calling from an unpublished San Antonio, Texas number. Area code (210). • Citizen’s Communication (Non-Agenda Item): Capital Metro Title VI Policy adoption history (2013-2021). Against Agenda Item: 7. Rezoning: C14-2021-0017 - 5708 Springdale Rd; District 1. “The Staff recommendation is to grant community commercial – mixed use – neighborhood plan (GR- MU-NP) combining district zoning.” Marcia Bruscato Poss' Letter to Council notes, in part, The Reserve at Springdale, 292 units (pp. 13, 25)—a "$43M investment," David Knoll noted November 1, 2017 (below). • Context: November 1, 2017 Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority ("Capital Metro") Connections 2025 Public Hearings (Noon, 5:30PM). David Knoll, represented Ryan Companies and the Housing Authority of the City of Austin, testifying twice to save Route 300-Rogge and "retail, activating the street." • Nov 01, 2017 Capital Metro Board of Directors Public Hearing - Austin, TX • • • (swagit.com) Item I: Part 2 of 3. First speaker: Knoll worked with Pecan Springs Neighborhood Association one year. Video: https://austintx.new.swagit.com/videos/45318 Item I: Part 3 of 3 (1:00:15): Knoll followed Patricia Crowe, then-Reserve resident. "On the mixed-use and encouraging mixed-use (uhm) along the corridor (I guess the 51st Street corridor), uh-well, we've made with the Housing Authority, a $43 million investment in this community based on the bus route and to, hopefully, activate for the neighborhood and for (uh), in coordination with City Council. . . . So we're right here at Rogge Lane and Springdale. (uh) I would say that the investment we've made there is greater than any investment of the residential-owning developers along this whole 2-mile course from Berkman all the way down to 51st. And I would say we're a start; we're not all of it, a spark for more but certainly removing the bus will kill any multi-use there or mixed-use there (uh) that we start to encourage with the live-work units at Springdale, the café and then also orienting the development to the street." (Crowe also spoke during Part 1 of 3: 55:07). June 3, 2018 Capital Metro Short-Range Planning Manager Roberto Gonzalez unilaterally eliminated 300-Rogge, anyway. After Cap Remap 52 route changes, planners (Lawrence Deeter and Gonzalez) met with Reserve residents but refused to restore fixed- route service. • Pecan Springs - Springdale Hills (p. 20): I support the Pecan Springs-Springdale …
Speaker Citizen Communication Zenobia Joseph B1 Applicant - Amanda Swor Kate Kniejski Harrison Hudson Opposed Andie Haddad David Piper Greg Smith Loraine Atherton B2 / B3 Applicant - Victoria Haase Ron Thrower Opposed Jade Lovera Crystal Starkey Preston King Ev Lunning Jessica Roberton Lyn Galbreth Ana Aguirre B4 / B5 Applicant - Victoria Haase Ron Thrower Opposed Helen Kelley Mathew Dubin Caitlyn Ryan Ainsley Benton Sean Benton Chip Harris Time Allotment 3 min. 6min and 3min Rebuttal 3 min. 3 min. 6 min. 3 min. 3 min. 3 min. 6min and 3min Rebuttal 6 min. 3min. 3min. 3min. 3min. 3min. 3min. 6min and 3min Rebuttal 6 min. 3 min. 3 min. 3 min. 3 min. 3 min. B6 Applicant - Victoria Haase Ron Thrower 6min and 3min Rebuttal 3 min. For Tressie Damron Megan Meisenbach Karrie League B7 Applicant - Leah Bojo Anaiah Johnson Opposed Marci Poss Kate Taylor Sonia Seeman Meena Ysanne Jennifer Sherburn Zenobia Joseph For Donna Hoffman Brad Bertram Renee Houseman Luther Houseman Guy LeBlanc Kurt Anderson Opposed Patrik Fulkner Brad Hunt Louis Silvas Vangie Silvas 6min and 3min Rebuttal 3 min. 3 min. 3 min. 3 min. 6 min. 3 min. 3 min. 3 min. 3 min. 3 min. 3 min. 3 min. 3 min. 3 min. 3 min. 3 min. 6 min. 3 min. 3 min. 3 min. B8 Appellant - Kendra Rodis 6min and 3min Rebuttal B9 Applicant - Amanda Brown B10 Applicant - Charles Brigance C-2 Neutral Ana Aguirre 6min and 3min Rebuttal 6min and 3min Rebuttal 3min.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Hispanic Quality of Life Commission Recommendation Number (20210727‐5b): Support of Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Board recommendation in support of Academia Cuauhtli WHEREAS, Academia Cuauhtli demonstrably continues the deep, intense, and intergenerational support for the ESB‐MACC as a partner in fulfilling its mission, and by protecting and supporting our beloved community with the same deep commitment that enabled the construction of the ESB‐MACC in the first place, helping to make it a true incubator for future artisans, artists, writers, and community activists for culture and the arts; and WHEREAS, since its founding in 2013, Academia Cuauhtli (originated by Nuestro Grupo, community based volunteers) was established at the ESB‐MACC as a free Saturday culture and language revitalization academy for elementary school children and their parents, with curriculum focused on indigeneity, social justice, social history, traditional arts, and danza Mexica and since July 2014, Academia Cuauhtli has served as an official educational enterprise of the ESB‐MACC; and WHEREAS, Academia Cuauhtli was instituted as an integral part of the ESB‐MACC and promotes its mission further to instill in our children and their families a deep appreciation for the arts, social justice, and in action projects to preserve and develop our cultural resources, focusing on the ESB‐MACC and other Latino cultural arts institutions; and WHEREAS, Academia Cuauhtli, administered through an Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Austin, Austin Independent School District (AISD), and Nuestro Grupo embraces and fulfills ESBMACC’s mission of collaborative engagement by involving personnel and students from all participating entities into a holistic team which advances the mission of the ESB‐MACC and all engaged parties; and WHEREAS, Academia Cuauhtli fulfills its mission by serving as a means for the comprehensive advancement of the students and their parents, by providing a learning and supportive environment for education, social, and economic needs through the expansion of the parental involvement enterprise, including the extensive COVID‐related assistance extended to Latino families in Austin; and WHEREAS, Academia Cuauhtli fulfills its mission and collaborates with the ESB‐MACC, including continuing its scheduled program on a remote basis during the COVID‐19, including participating in ESBMACC events; and WHEREAS, Academia Cuauhtli fulfills its mission by responding to the social and economic needs of parents and secured over $70,000 in direct financial support for them through the COVID‐19 crisis when many parents suffered unemployment and illness; and WHEREAS, Academia Cuauhtli fulfills its mission by directly assisting students …
Historic Landmark Commission Applications under Review for July 26, 2021 Meeting This list does not constitute a formal agenda and is subject to change. A final agenda will be posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. The Historic Landmark Commission meeting will be held with Social Distancing Modifications. Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers (applicants included) must register in advance no later than Sunday, July 25, 2021 by 12:00 noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Historic Landmark Commission meeting: Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-3393 or preservation@austintexas.gov no later than 12:00 noon the day before the meeting. The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time 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 preservation@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 the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Historic zoning applications A.1. 1037 Reinli Street – Travis County Fire Control Operations Center – Owner-initiated historic zoning Historic landmark and historic district applications B.1. 1805 E. 3rd Street – Herrera House – Construct a rear 1-story addition (postponed June 28, 2021) 907 Congress Avenue – Grandberry Building – Deconstruct, store, and re-erect façade (postponed June 28, 2021) 909 Congress Avenue – Mitchell-Robertson Building – Deconstruct, store, and re-erect façade (postponed June 28, 2021) 13300 Dessau Road – Evangelical Lutheran Church – Relocate church to Jourdan-Bachman B.2. B.3. B.4. 1 Commented [BE1]: Does the Kenney House sign (on the ARC agenda) also need to go to HLC this month? Commented [AA2R1]: There isn't a sign permit in …
Versión en español a continuación. Special Called Meeting of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Monday, July 26th, 2021 Zero Waste Advisory Commission to be held Monday, July 26th, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Sunday, July 25th 2021 by noon). All public comments will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Meeting, members of the public must: • Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-2435 Dwight.Scales@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address, and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). • Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time 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 (512) 974-2435 Dwight.Scales@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 the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Zero Waste Advisory Commission FECHA de la reunion (Monday, July 26th, 2021) 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 Sunday, July 25th 2021 (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 la junta en (512)974-2435 Dwight.Scales@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número …
Zero Waste Advisory Commission (ZWAC) Annual Internal Review This report covers the period of 1/2/2021 to 7/1/2021 The Board/Commission mission statement (per the City Code 2-1-182) is: The commission is empowered to review and analyze the policies and resources relating to material discard management in the city, and to advise the city council on materials management policies and resources. The commission shall provide assistance to the city council to ensure its residents that the City provides both an economical and environmentally safe system of waste reduction, resource recovery, and disposal. The commission may provide assistance to the city council to protect the public health and quality of the environment through efficient collection, recycling, composting, and disposal of municipal solid waste. * Request for Council Action (RCA’s) items passed Unanimously January 13th, 2021 ZWAC Regular Meeting New Business a) Discussion and Action: Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) Electronics Recycling Recommendation for Council Action (RCA)* —Andy Dawson b) Discussion and Action: Project Transition Ratification RCA*—Christine Whitney c) Discussion and Action: Reconvene the Construction and Demolition Ordinance Reform Subcommittee to discuss Infrastructure Deficiencies in Austin Area Marketplace for Viable Construction and Demolition Processing Options d) Discussion and Action: ZWAC Retreat Staff Briefings: a) Roosevelt Gardens Asbestos Abatement Brownfields Project, Budget Planning, Solicitations Updates, Performance, and Statistical Reports February 10th, 2021 ZWAC Regular Meeting (Cancelled) March 11th, 2021 ZWAC Special Called Meeting New Business a) Discussion and Action: Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) Brownfields Recommendation for Council Action (RCA)* —Christine Whitney b) Discussion and Action: Appoint Construction and Demolition Committee Chair* c) Discussion and Action: Multi-family Organic Collection Pilot Rollout—Strategic d) Discussion and Action: Safe Right-of-Way Clearance/Accessibility for Weekly Vehicle Servicing Collection of Garbage, Recycling, and Composting containers from City of Austin Routes—Ron Romero Initiatives Staff Briefings: a). CTM Refresh, Winter Weather Storm Recovery, Garbage and Recycle Collection, Compost, Brush and Bulk Collection, Facilities, Solicitations Updates, Performance, and Statistical Reports March 26th, 2021 ZWAC Special Called Meeting (ZWAC Retreat) New Business 1. Welcome 2. Survey Results a. Data Review b. Brainstorming and Open Discussion 3. Clerk’s Office updates a). Official Communication Channels b). Roles of Staff and Commissioners 4. Closing Remarks April 14th, 2021 ZWAC Regular Meeting Old Business a. Discussion and Action: Safe Right-of-Way Clearance/Accessibility for Weekly Vehicle Servicing Collection of Garbage, Recycling, and Composting containers from City of Austin Routes—Ron Romero and Bill Huck New Business a. Discussion and Action: Officer Elections--Commissioners* a. Gerry …
Recycling Processing Contracts ZWAC Presentation July 14, 2021 Services Provided •20-Year Master Agreement with Reset Periods •Receipt of City Collected Recyclables •Process, Sort, Bale, and Market Recyclables Reset • Agreements allow for periodic contract resets • Award Percent – percent of City recyclable material delivered to each vendor (subject to reset) • Evaluation Criteria for determining Award Percent • Vendor’s pricing proposal • Vendor’s performance after First Reset Date, measured in part by percentage of Recyclable Materials that Vendor sold to reputable recycling processors or otherwise diverted from disposal for reuse • Vendor’s “good-will, teamwork, community engagement, and recycling education efforts” • Additional relevant factors Current Terms Balcones • 60% tonnage • Mon/Tue/Wed Routes Texas Disposal Systems • 40% tonnage • Thurs/Fri Routes City must deliver an average of 2,000 tons per month to each vendor Financial Terms •Market (Revenue) Share to City based on Published Market Indices •Processing Fee Paid by the City •Monthly Invoice: Net of Market Share (Revenue) and Processing Fee Financial Information Current Contract Terms Factors Affecting Net Value to the City Processing fees and revenue share Materials composition Ave Mo Tons 2000 2001 - 3000 3001-4000 BRI Process Fee $79.00 $59.00 $55.00 Revenue Share % 51% 45% 40% Ave Mo Tons 2000 2001 - 3000 3001-4000 TDS Process Fee $90.50 $90.50 $90.50 Revenue Share % 77% 77% 77% Financial Information Current Contract Terms Factors Affecting Net Value to the City Processing fees and revenue share Materials composition Data displayed represents average of studies performed April 2016 to November 2020 Material Type ONP #8 (Old Newspaper) OCC (Corrugated Cardboard) Mixed Paper Plastic Bottles - PETE HDPE Natural HDPE Color Mixed Plastics 3-7 Mixed Rigid Plastics UBC (Used Beverage Cans) Tin Cans Scrap Metal Glass Residual - trash Balcones 17.66% 13.75% 14.93% 1.76% 0.64% 0.66% 1.36% 0.61% 1.27% 1.47% 0.73% 26.52% 18.63% TDS 15.09% 15.59% 11.82% 2.69% 0.85% 0.93% 3.88% 0.34% 1.51% 1.52% 0.96% 27.51% 17.33% Tonnage Information • Until the 2nd Reset, minimum 2000-ton award to each vendor Fiscal Year FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018 FY 2019 FY 2020 Total Tons 58,846 58,689 58,647 59,290 63,431 BRI TDS 35,612 23,234 34,201 24,488 35,097 23,550 35,303 23,987 37,341 26,089 Financial Information Single Stream Recycling Report Timeline–2nd Reset Action per Contract Date Notify Vendors of Reset Period August 1, 2020 Vendors submit documentation to City including Community Engagement Efforts September 30, 2020 Vendors notify City of desire …
To: From: Zero Waste Advisory Commission Ken Snipes Director Austin Resource Recovery Date: July 26th, 2021 Subject: Director’s Monthly Report to the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Landfill Closure Updates The City of Austin’s Landfill at 10108 FM 812 achieved final closure certification from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). TCEQ considers the facility to be closed and the post-closure care period to have begun on the date of the certification, May 11, 2021. The post-closure care period will be 30 years in accordance with 30 TAC §330.463(b). Post-closure maintenance inspections will be conducted at least through the end of the post-closure care period to determine if any maintenance issues or other problems occur and to ensure that they are corrected. The leachate collection system, groundwater monitoring system, landfill gas monitoring system, and any other required systems must be maintained throughout the post- closure care maintenance period. ARR Solicitations Update As of June 21, 2021 ZWAC Meeting July 26th, 2021 Upcoming Solicitations Under Development (in alphabetical order): No updates. Solicitations Expected to be Posted Within the Next 90 Days: 1. Asbestos, Lead, and Mold Abatement Services: RFP – Contractor to provide removal, encapsulation, and disposition of asbestos, lead, particulate, and mold. 2. Recycling and Solid Waste Consulting Services: RFQS – Consultants to provide professional recycling industry consulting services, including delivering industry knowledge, technical advice, and recommendations on recycling industry marketing indexes and definitions on an as needed basis. Published Solicitations: No updates. Solicitations in Evaluation or Negotiation: 1. Education, Cleanup, and Beautification Services: RFP 1500 CRR3008 – This solicitation was posted on March 1, 2021 and closed on March 25, 2021. Contractors qualified to provide education, cleanup, and beautification services that benefit the public by improving Austin’s environment and aesthetics through a variety of programs and providing resources and education that inspire Austin residents toward effective environmental stewardship. Previous contract has expired. 2. Post-Disaster Debris Removal Services:– RFP 1500 SLW3011 – This solicitation was posted on March 29, 2021 and closed on May 13, 2021. Contractor to provide emergency debris removal services in accordance with Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) guidelines. No existing contract 3. Post-Disaster Debris Monitoring Services: RFP 1500 SLW3010 – This solicitation was posted on March 29, 2021 and closed on May 6, 2021. Contractor to provide emergency field debris monitoring services to include management and accounting services for monitoring the recovery efforts of the City’s Post …
MULTI-DEPARTMENT CONTRACT AMENDMENT RELIEF ENTERPRISE OF TEXAS, INC. FOR OVERPASS, UNDER BRIDGE, RIGHT-OF-WAY HOMELESS CAMP CLEAN-UP (CONTRACT NUMBER NA200000167) ZWAC: 07/14/21 Council: 07/29/2021 OVERVIEW 1. Current Contract Information Contract number: NA200000167 Contract length and authorization: Authorize two one-year extension options in the amount of $1,150,000 with Relief Enterprise of Texas, Inc., to provide continued cleanup services for overpasses, under bridges, and in the transportation right of way, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $1,725,000. Contract actual spend: $362,168.36 from eCAPRIS as of 6/3/2021. Current status: Active Contract begin date: 07/30/2020 Contract expiration date: 07/29/2023 2. Notes/Other The City has been removing debris, trash, and unsafe items from the homeless encampments under bridge overpasses over the last year. The primary goal is to ensure the public right-of- way is clean and safe for all residents and not to remove any individuals who may be camping at the underpass locations. The contract will allow the City to continue these important clean- up services at locations underneath Interstate 35, US 183, Loop 1, and US 290, but also at other areas in the public right-of-way as they are identified. Austin Resource Recovery’s commitment is $330,000 in year 1 and $415,000 in each of the remaining years of the contract. Public Works will work with the contractor to provide removal of debris and cleanup services under bridge overpasses and in the transportation right of way throughout the City. Initial term: $575,000 (ARR: $330,000, Transportation: $85,000, PW: $160,000) Option 1: $575,000 (ARR: $415,000, PW: $160,000) Option 2: $575,000 (ARR: $415,000, PW: $160,000) REVIEWED AND APPROVED FOR ZWAC Compiled By: Name ARR End-user/Contract Manager: Public Works Date 06/03/2021 06/03/2021 Item 21-2335 Posting Language ..Title Authorize an amendment to the existing contract with Relief Enterprise of Texas, Inc., to provide continued cleanup services for overpasses, under bridges, and in the transportation right of way, for an increase in the amount of $1,150,000, and to extend the term for up to two years, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $1,725,000. (Note: This procurement was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the services required for this procurement, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established). ..Body Lead Department Purchasing Office. Client Department(s) Austin Resource Recovery; Public Works. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $69,167 is available …
Versión en español a continuación. Regular Meeting of the Municipal Civil Service Commission Monday, July 26, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. Municipal Civil Service Commission to be held Monday, July 26, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Sunday, July 25, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Municipal Civil Service Commission Meeting, members of the public must: • Call or email the board liaison at Matthew.Chustz@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2859 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 Matthew.Chustz@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 Reunión del Municipal Civil Service Commission Lunes, Julio 26, 2021 a 9:00 a.m. 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 (Domingo, Julio 25, 2021 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 un envíe correo en electrónico Matthew.Chustz@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2859 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 electrónico. enlace junta de la al • Una vez …
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, June 28, 2021 REGULAR MEETING Monday, June 28, 2021 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES The Municipal Civil Service Commission convened in a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, June 28, 2021 via videoconferencing. Chair Peréz-Wiseley called the Commission meeting to order at 9:06 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Teresa Peréz-Wiseley, Chair Melissa Rogers, Vice-Chair McKenzie Frazier Andy Mormon Kevin Mullen Commissioners Absent: None Staff in Attendance: Matthew Chustz, Municipal Civil Service Administrator April Shaw, Municipal Civil Service Coordinator Jennifer Stanko, Municipal Civil Service Coordinator Omar Francia, HRIS Support 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES May 24, 2021. 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Approve the minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting on The minutes of the May 24, 2021 regular meeting were approved on Commissioner Mormon’s motion, Commissioner Mullen’s second, on a vote of 5-0. a. Discussion and possible action on the Municipal Civil Service Commission recommendation to City Council (Recommendation 20191108-04B) regarding the review of granted denial of promotion and discharge appeals. Discussion was held. 1 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, June 28, 2021 b. Discussion and review of the Municipal Civil Service Rules to provide input to the Municipal Civil Service Director. Discussion was held. c. Discussion and possible action on future meeting dates, times and locations. Discussion was held on future meeting dates, times and locations. 3. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS The Commission requested a future agenda item for discussion and possible action regarding the Municipal Civil Service recommendation to City Council (Recommendation 20191108-04B) regarding the review of granted denial of promotion and discharge appeals. The Commission requested a future agenda item for discussion and review of the Municipal Civil Service Rules to provide input to the Municipal Civil Service Director. ADJOURNMENT Chair Peréz-Wiseley adjourned the meeting at 10:42 a.m. without objection. 2
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION August 10, 2020 Letter Regarding MCS Review Dear Mayor and Council: Sincerely, As you know, the Municipal Civil Service Commission sent a recommendation for council action dated November 8, 2019. We are not aware of any action that has been taken. Enclosed please find a copy of that letter and its attachments. Chair Pamela Lancaster Vice Chair Melissa Rogers Commissioner Rebecca Eisenbrey Commissioner Erika Kane Commissioner Teresa Peréz-Wiseley Teresa Peréz-Wiseley Pamela Lancaster MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20191108-4B Date: November 8, 2019 Subject: Review and report of Municipal Civil Service Commission denial of promotion and discharge appeals. Motioned By: Pamela Lancaster, Chair Seconded By: Rebecca Eisenbrey, Commissioner Recommendation The Municipal Civil Service Commission recommends Council direct the appropriate City official to review granted denial of promotion and discharge appeals, gather data, and report the findings of the review back to the Commission. Description of Recommendation to Council The Commission requests that the City Council direct the appropriate City official to: 1) Identify each appeal that the Commission granted from an employee who sought to overturn a discharge or denial of promotion; 2) For each such granted appeal, identify the effect of the appeal, including but not limited to the employee's position, rate of pay and any other relevant information regarding the employee before and after the appeal was granted; 3) For each such employee who had an appeal granted, identify whether the employee is still employed with the City and if so, the employee's position; 4) For each such employee who had an appeal granted, identify whether the employee has applied for any promotions or transfers and, if so, the result of such application; 5) For each such employee who had an appeal granted, identify whether the employee has been disciplined or placed on a performance improvement plan, and, if so, the nature and outcome of such disciplinary action or performance improvement plan; and 6) Report the finding of such review back to the Commission Rationale: The MCS Commission is a five-member commission established by the City Charter that, among other things, hears appeals and makes final, binding decisions in the case of any municipal civil service employee who is discharged, suspended, demoted, denied a promotion, or put on disciplinary probation. The first appeal hearing heard by this Commission was in September 2014 and it has been approximately five years since that date. 1of2 The Commission …
2021 Municipal Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting Schedule Monday, January 11, 2021 Monday, June 28, 2021 Monday, January 25, 2021 Monday, July 12, 2021 Monday, February 8, 2021 Monday, July 26, 2021 Monday, February 22, 2021 Monday, August 9, 2021 Monday, March 8, 2021 Monday, August 23, 2021 Monday, March 22, 2021 Monday, September 13, 2021 Monday, April 12, 2021 Monday, September 27, 2021 Monday, April 26, 2021 Monday, October 11, 2021 Monday, May 10, 2021 Monday, October 25, 2021 Monday, May 24, 2021 Monday, November 8, 2021 Monday, June 14, 2021 Monday, December 13, 2021 The 2021 MCS Commission Meeting Schedule was approved at the October 26, 2020 MCS Commission meeting.
Versión en español a continuación. Historic Landmark Commission Meeting Monday, July 26, 2021, 6:00 PM Historic Landmark Meeting to be held July 26, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Sunday, July 25 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July 26 Historic Landmark Commission Meeting, members of the public must: • Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-3393 or preservation@austintexas.gov no later than noon, Sunday, July 25 (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). • Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time 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 preservation@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 the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Historic Landmark Commission FECHA de la reunion (26 de julio, 2021) 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 (25 de julio, 2021 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 la junta en (512) 974-3393 or preservation@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono …
