Electric Utility Commission February 14, 2022 Minutes The Electric Utility Commission (EUC) convened a regularly scheduled meeting at Austin Energy Headquarters, with some members attending via videoconference/Webex. Meeting called to order by Chair Hopkins at 6:10 p.m. Also present were Commissioners Chapman, Reed, Jonker, Trostle (v), Hadden (v), Bowen (v), Ferchill (v) and Funkhauser (v). Vice-Chair Tuttle was absent and there is one vacancy. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: None 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Approve minutes of the November 8, 2021. No action taken. NEW BUSINESS – CONSENT ( ) = Target Council Meeting Date; [ ] = RCA Type Motion (Funkhouser) to recommend Items 2-5, 13; seconded (Chapman); passed on a vote of 8-0, with Vice Chair Tuttle and Commissioner Ferchill absent and one vacancy. Motion (Reed) to recommend Items 6-12; seconded (Jonker); passed on a vote of 8-0, with Vice Chair Tuttle and Commissioner Ferchill absent and one vacancy. Motion (Trostle) to recommend Item 14; seconded (Funkhouser); passed on a vote of 9-0, with Commissioner Ferchill absent and one vacancy. 1. (3/3) [Purchasing – Multi-Departmental; AE’s portion approximately $12.7M] Authorize an amendment to a contract with Nalco Company LLC d/b/a Nalco Company for continued specialty chemical water treatment services, to increase the amount by $3,500,250 and to extend the term by one year, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $14,687,500. 2. (3/3) [Purchasing] Authorize an amendment to a contract with SAP America Inc. to provide a continued subscription for talent, performance, and learning management software, to increase the amount by $198,000 and to extend the term by one year, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $3,146,933. 3. (3/3) [Purchasing] Authorize award of a contract with Johnson Controls Inc d/b/a Johnson Controls to provide fire protection and maintenance services, for a term of five years in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000. 4. (3/3) [Purchasing] Authorize negotiation and execution of a multi-term contract with Power Grid Engineering, LLC to provide relay services, for up to five years in an amount not to exceed $6,000,000. 5. (3/3) [Austin Energy](T1) Approve a resolution authorizing the filing of eminent domain proceedings for the acquisition of real property rights consisting of a Temporary Construction Easement containing approximately 4,438 square feet of land, being a part of Lot A-4-1 of the Resubdivision of Lot 4-A of the Resubdivision of Lot A-1 of the Resubdivision of Lot “A”, Tempo North, a …
MINUTES for Firefighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Personnel’s Civil Service Commission SPECIAL CALLED MEETING Monday, February 14, 2022 The Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission convened in a Special Called Meeting on Monday, February 14, 2022 at 5202 East Ben White Boulevard, Building 500, Room 249, Austin TX 78741. Board Members in Attendance: Commission Chair Jolsna Thomas Commission Vice Chair Eyna Canales-Zarate Staff in Attendance: Mecia Griffin, Civil Service Coordinator Michael Sullivan, Civil Service Coordinator Ann Skowronski, Assistant City Attorney CALL TO ORDER Civil Service Commission Chair Thomas called the Commission Meeting to order at 10:11 a.m. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No members of the public signed up to speak on this item. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes from the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Special Called Meeting of January 6, 2022. The minutes from the Special Called Meeting of January 6, 2022 were approved on Commission Vice Chair Canales-Zarate’s motion, Commission Chair Thomas’ second, on a 2-0 vote. 2. NEW BUSINESS 1 a. Discussion and possible action regarding the election of a chair of the Civil Service Commission. Per Chapter 143.006, Section (e) of the Texas Local Government Code, each January the members shall elect a chairman and a vice-chairman. Commission Vice Chair Canales-Zarate made a motion to nominate Jolsna Thomas to serve as Chair. Commission Chair Thomas seconded the motion and the motion passed on a 2-0 vote. b. Discussion and possible action regarding the election of a vice chair of the Civil Service Commission. Per Chapter 143.006, Section (e) of the Texas Local Government Code, each January the members shall elect a chairman and a vice- chairman. Commission Vice Chair Canales-Zarate made a motion to nominate Farah Ahmed to serve as Vice Chair. Commission Chair Thomas seconded the motion and the motion passed on a 2-0 vote. c. Discussion and possible action regarding the request of an Austin Fire Department candidate to the Commission to appoint three-member boards per Chapter 143.022(c) LGC for another mental or physical examination. (Luis Vasquez) d. Discussion and possible action regarding the request of an Austin Fire Department candidate to the Commission to appoint three-member boards per Chapter 143.022(c) LGC for another mental or physical examination. (Mia Moi) e. Discussion and possible action regarding the request of an Austin Fire Department candidate to the Commission to appoint three-member …
DOWNTOWN AUSTIN COMMUNITY COURT ADVISORY BOARD Special Called Meeting FEBRUARY 11, 2022 AT 8:00 AM ONE TEXAS CENTER, STE 125, TRAINING CONFERENCE ROOM 505 BARTON SPRINGS RD AUSTIN, TEXAS 78704 Some members of the COMMISSION/BOARD 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, contact Edna Staniszewski at edna.staniszewski@austintexas.gov or at (512) 974-1260. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Darilynn Cardona-Beiler, Chair Lea Downey Gallatin, Vice Chair Kergin Bedell Jason English Kate Garza Nicole Golden Susan Requejo Jocelyn Schwartz Seneca Savoie Andrew Williams AGENDA THERE MAY BE DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS. CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five (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. 1. APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES FOR JULY 16, 2021 2. AUSTIN HOMELESSNESS SYSTEM CLIENT FEEDBACK Individuals sharing first-hand account regarding their experiences being served through Austin’s homelessness system. Speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will be allowed a three minute allotment to provide their feedback to the Board. 3. NEW BUSINESS A. Expand the jurisdiction of Downtown Austin Community Court. (Cardona- Beiler/Downey Gallatin) Jaclyn Gerban, Assistant City Attorney. B. Adopt 2022 Meeting Schedule – Pete Valdez, Court Administrator, Downtown Austin Community Court (DACC) C. FY 22-23 Budget Recommendations (Cardona-Beiler/Downey Gallatin) – Pete Valdez, Court Administrator, Downtown Austin Community Court (DACC) 4. OLD BUSINESS A. Status of DACC operations during COVID-19, changes in operations, any new trends noticed. Cardona-Beiler/Downey Gallatin) – Robert Kingham, Court Operations Manager, Downtown Austin Community Court (DACC) i Rapid Rehousing efforts, staffing and housing placement ii Court dockets iii DACC facility update iv Violet Keep Safe Program FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS A. Update on Intensive Case Management program evaluation project B. Update on homelessness mapping initiative 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 …
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION MEETING Friday, February 11, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. Boards and Commissions Room 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Building and Standards Commission may be participating via 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 Melanie Alley at melanie.alley@austintexas.gov & 512-974-2679. The meeting may also be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. SPECIAL CALLED MEETING RETREAT AGENDA Edward Selig Michael Francis Thomas Vocke, Fire Marshall (Ex Officio) Timothy Stostad Elizabeth Mueller Sade Ogunbode Edgar Farerra The Building and Standards Commission (“Commission”) may go into a closed session under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel or for other reasons permitted by law as specifically listed on this agenda. Further, if necessary, the Commission may go into a closed session as permitted by law regarding any item on this agenda. Building and Standards Commission Members Andrea Freiburger, Chair Pablo Avila, Vice Chair Wordy Thompson John Green CALL TO ORDER WELCOME Presenter: José Roig, Director, Austin Code Department GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE RETREAT Presenter: Robert Moore, Division Manager - CRED, Austin Code Department CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five 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. EXECUTIVE SESSION Discuss legal issues related to the Commission’s authority under state law and the City Code (Private Page 1 consultation with legal Council – Section 551.071 of the government Code). DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Case Review & Escalations Division Overview Presenter: Robert Moore, Division Manager – CRED, Code Department • Life of a Case from Cradle to Grave • Permitting • Appeals • Building and Standards Commission Processing Expense 2. Commission Jurisdiction, Procedures, Authority, Obiligations and Appeals Presenter: Lauren Khoury, Assistant City Attorney, Law Department CLOSING REMARKS Presenter: José Roig, Director, Austin Code Department FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair …
Some members of the Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live AUSTIN INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCE PLANNING COMMUNITY TASK FORCE February 11th 2022 --12:00pm Austin City Hall Room 1101 301 W. Second Street Austin, Texas For more information go to: Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Voting Members: Bill Moriarty (Mayor) Hani Michel (District 1) Vacant (District 2) Perry Lorenz (District 3) Vacant (District 4) Sarah Faust (District 5) Todd Bartee (District 6) Robert Mace , Vice Chair (District 7) Vanessa Puig-Williams (District 8) Jennifer Walker, Chair (District 9) Robert Levinski (District 10) Ex Officio Non-Voting Members: Austin Water: Kevin Critendon Austin Energy: Kathleen Garrett Austin Resource Recovery: Tony Davee Neighborhood Housing and Community Development: Tymon Khamsi Office of Innovation: Kerry O’Connor Office of Sustainability: Lucia Athens Parks and Recreation: Liana Kallivoka Watershed Protection: Katie Coyne AGENDA CALL TO ORDER – CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the meeting minutes from the September 7th Task Force meeting. b. Approval of the meeting minutes from the November 3rd Task Force meeting 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS, PRESENTATIONS, AND OR REPORTS a. Water supply update Some members of the Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live b. Water Forward 2018 implementation and FY21 update c. Water Forward 2024 update i. Task progress to date: community engagement, demand forecasting, and climate and hydrology analysis ii. Draft revised mission statement and guiding principles d. Aquifer Storage and Recovery pilot i. Task progress to date: community engagement and initial pilot screening results e. Discuss plan update and implementation subcommittee membership f. Subcommittee and advisory group reports 3. VOTING ITEMS None 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. Discussion of future agenda items. ADJOURN CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers to register will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns not on the 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, contact Jaynell Nicholson at Jaynell.nicholson@austintexas.gov The City of Austin is committed to compliance with …
Water Supply Update Combined Storage of Lakes Buchanan and Travis January 1, 2005 through February 1, 2022 2.0M ac-ft Full Storage Current Water Supplies 0.6M ac-ft Interruptible stored water for non-Garwood divisions was not provided by LCRA in 2012 through 2015. 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 t e e f - e r c a , e g a r o t S 2,200,000 2,000,000 1,800,000 1,600,000 1,400,000 1,200,000 1,000,000 800,000 600,000 400,000 200,000 0 t e e F - e r c A 225,000 200,000 175,000 150,000 125,000 100,000 75,000 50,000 25,000 0 Highland Lakes Inflows Average 1942 - Present Average 2008 - 2015 2021 2022 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec LCRA Lake Levels Forecast Possible COA Stage 1 Drought Restrictions Possible COA Stage 2 Drought Restrictions Possible COA Stage 3 Drought Restrictions Source NOAA 3-Month Outlook Questions
Water Forward 2018 Implementation Progress Water Forward FY22 Q1 Report FY22 Q1 Progress Current/Planned FY22 Q2 Activities Future Implementation Steps Water Forward 2024 Began development of baseline 2020 demographic data, continued work on disaggregated demand model structural improvements, and continued climate and hydrology analysis. Begin development of 100-year demographic projections, continue DDM improvements, continue climate and hydrology analysis, update mission statement and guiding principles. FY22: Begin community engagement, update methodology, demands, climate & hydrology analysis. FY23: Identify water needs, strategies, develop portfolios. Conservation My ATX Water 2040 Yield Target: 3,880 AF/Yr My ATX Water team performed pre-install field surveys and continued meter installations, bringing the total number of meters installed to 27,254. The My ATX Water customer portal was at ~40% adoption rate for customers after new meter is installed. Landscape Transformation Ordinance 2040 Yield Target: 3,040 AF/Yr AW staff developed project plan, presented to Water Forward Task Force, and prepared for stakeholder engagement. A SpeakUp Austin! site has been established. Drought Supplies Aquifer Storage and Recovery 2040 Yield Target: 60,000 AF/Yr Continued work on detailed storage zone screening. Continued work on integration point analysis, the ASR engagement and education plan, educational materials, and equity work. . Surveys and installs will continue around the city, moving from neighborhood to neighborhood as more installers are hired. FY22: Installation of 250,000 meters continues. FY25: Anticipated project completion. An online stakeholder meeting, focusing on professional/environmental organizations, will take place 2/10 and an online public meeting will take place on 02/23. Complete detailed storage zone analysis and integration point characterization. Prepare for community engagement in Spring ‘22 and begin work to develop scenarios for project alternatives. FY22: Begin stakeholder engagement. FY23: Planned completion and adoption of landscape transformation ordinance. FY22-23: Initial contract and identify where to pilot. FY24-27: Design, construct, and test ASR pilot. Develop recommendations for full-scale ASR. FY28-35: Preliminary engineering, design, construction of full-scale ASR. Water Forward FY22 Q1 Report FY22 Q1 Progress Current/Planned FY22 Q2 Activities Future Implementation Steps Onsite Water Reuse Alt. Water Ordinance & Incentive 2040 Yield Target: 5,480 AF/Yr Staff continued to review OWRS applications and incorporate this review process in the City’s development review system. Staff will continue working toward OSCAR and CLARA pilot commissioning. FY23: Onsite water reuse requirement for new developments >250,000 square feet effective Dec. 1, 2023. Reclaimed Water Centralized Reclaimed 2040 Yield Target: 15,480 AF/Yr AW supported reclaimed projects at Montopolis Tank and …
Water Forward 2024 Update Water Forward 2018 (WF18) Overview Approved by Council in November 2018 An Austin Water-led interdepartmental effort to develop a 100-year water plan that reflects our community’s values Key drivers included population growth, droughts, and climate change Council-appointed Task Force met monthly Community outreach throughout the plan development process Goal is to ensure a diversified, sustainable, and resilient water future, with strong emphasis on water conservation Planned to be updated on a five-year cycle Water Forward 2024 (WF24) Project Plan Task 1 - Project Management Task 2 - Community Engagement Task 3. Refine planning methodology Task 4. Forecast baseline water demands Task 6. Identify water resource needs Task 7. Identify, screen, and characterize strategies Task 8. Develop and evaluate 50-yr water resource portfolios Task 5. Update climate and hydrology analysis Task 9. Develop plan recommendations and 100-yr adaptive management plan 1/2022 1/2023 1/2024 Roles & Responsibilities Austin Water Water Forward Task Force • Water Forward Steering Committee and Executive Project Sponsor • Project Manager • Task Leads and Technical Teams Climate Technical Advisory Group Consultants Other City Departments Community Ambassadors Targeted Stakeholder Groups AW Customers WF24 Task Progress to Date & Next Steps Task Name Progress to Date Next Steps 1 Project • Identified consultant procurement approaches • Continue consultant procurement process Management 2 Community Engagement • Developed Community Advisory Group (CAG) • Develop CAG meeting materials and review CAG recruiting materials and currently recruiting CAG members applications • Complete draft EEP • Began draft Education and Engagement Plan (EEP) development 3 Planning • Developed draft mission statement & guiding • Receive WF Task Force feedback on draft mission Methodology principles and received WF24 Internal Working Group & Steering Committee feedback statement & guiding principles 4 Demand Forecast estimates • Began development of baseline 2020 population • Continue development of baseline population and • Continued Disaggregated Demand Model (DDM) • Continued DDM structural update work structural update work employment estimates 5 Climate and Hydrology Analysis • UT developed Global Climate Model (GCM) selection • Develop time series of downscaled weather variables memo and identified downscaling methodology • Held Climate Technical Advisory Group meeting 1/28 from each GCM Draft WF24 Mission Statement, Guiding Principles, and Objectives Statement of Purpose Water Forward 2018 Water Forward 2024 – Draft Proposed The purpose of Water Forward is to develop and implement diverse water management …
ASR Pilot and Program Management Project Phase 1a Update Water Forward Task Force Meeting January 11, 2011 Overview of Phase 1a Project Approach Approximate dates; not to scale; subject to change Task 3 - Community Engagement and Education, including equity and affordability tasks Task 1 - Project Management Task 4. Preliminary ASR Storage Zone Identification & Characterization Task 6. Preliminary Project Alternatives Development & Evaluation Task 7. Project Alternatives Revision & Re- evaluation Task 8. Exploratory Drilling & Testing Planning Process 4/2022 7/2022 2/2023 9/2023 Task 2. AW and Consultant Team Chartering 3/2021 Task 5. Preliminary ASR Integration Point Identification & Characterization Current progress Aquifer Storage and Recovery video Overview of Phase 1a Project Approach Approximate dates; not to scale; subject to change Task 3 - Community Engagement and Education, including equity and affordability tasks Task 1 - Project Management Task 4. Task 2. AW and Consultant Team Chartering Preliminary ASR Storage Zone Identification & Characterization Task 5. Preliminary ASR Integration Point Identification & Characterization Task 6. Preliminary Project Alternatives Development & Evaluation Task 7. Project Alternatives Revision & Re- evaluation Task 8. Exploratory Drilling & Testing Planning Process 3/2021 4/2022 7/2022 2/2023 9/2023 Current progress Task 4: Preliminary ASR Storage Zone ID and Characterization Initial high-level screening of aquifers in surrounding areas Detailed spatial analysis on screened aquifers to identify most favorable potential ASR wellfield areas ASR Hydrogeological Parameter Scores, TWDB Statewide ASR/AR Assessment Task 4: Preliminary ASR Storage Zone ID and Characterization Initial high-level screening of aquifers in surrounding areas Detailed spatial analysis on screened aquifers to identify most favorable potential ASR wellfield areas ASR Hydrogeological Parameter Scores, TWDB Statewide ASR/AR Assessment County/Aquifer Combinations for Initial Screening: Major Aquifers County/ Aquifer Combinations for Initial Screening: Minor Aquifers Initial inputs 91 county- aquifer subunit combos 91 combos Initial Storage Zone Screening Process 17 combos Scoring comparison 3 combos Screening results County-aquifer combos for detailed spatial analysis, and data for SZs Hydrogeology score Aquifer physical properties; based on TWDB ASR suitability analysis Permitability score GCDs, current regulations, & endangered species coverage Proximity score Distance from county-aquifer to AW system Feasibility filter W A r o f s l l e w f o r e b m u N j t c e o r p e g a r e v o c r e f i u q a f o e z i …
Downtown Austin Community Court Jurisdiction Recommended City Code Amendment of Section 2-10-32 – Offenses Adjudicated Proposition B – May 2021 On May 1, 2021, Austin voters approved Proposition B, making it a criminal offense (Class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine) for anyone to sit, lie down, or camp in public areas and prohibiting solicitation of money or other things of value at specific hours and locations. The above law can be found in City of Austin Code, Sections 9-4-11 (Camping), 9-4-13 (Solicitation Prohibited), 9-4-14 (Sitting or Lying down on Public Sidewalks or Sleeping Outdoors in the Downtown Austin Community Court Area Prohibited). On Sept. 1, HB 1925 took effect creating a statewide camping prohibition that is largely compatible with Austin City Code. It is Tex. Pen. Code §48.05 Prohibited Camping (Statewide). Tex. Penal Code 48.05 - Excerpts “A person commits an offense if the person intentionally or knowingly camps in a public place without the effective consent of the officer or agency having the legal duty or authority to manage the public place.” An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor. This section does not preempt an ordinance adopted by a political subdivision, like the City of Austin, relating to prohibiting camping in a public place or affect the authority of a political subdivision to adopt or enforce an ordinance relating to prohibiting camping in a public place if the ordinance is compatible with and equal to or more stringent than the offense prescribed by this section. Tex. Penal Code 48.05 - Excerpts Before or at the time a peace officer issues a citation to a person, the peace officer must make a reasonable effort to: (1) advise the person of an alternative place to lawfully camp; and (2) contact, if reasonable and appropriate, an appropriate official of the political subdivision in which the public place is located, or an appropriate nonprofit organization operating within that political subdivision, and request the official or organization to provide the person with: … (B) any other services that would reduce the likelihood of the person continuing to camp in the public place. If the person is arrested or detained solely for an offense under this section, a peace officer enforcing this section shall ensure that all of the person's personal property not designated as contraband under other law is preserved by: (1) permitting the person …
ASR Pilot and Program Management Project Phase 1a Update Water Forward Task Force Meeting January 11, 2011 Overview of Phase 1a Project Approach Approximate dates; not to scale; subject to change Task 3 - Community Engagement and Education, including equity and affordability tasks Task 1 - Project Management Task 4. Preliminary ASR Storage Zone Identification & Characterization Task 6. Preliminary Project Alternatives Development & Evaluation Task 7. Project Alternatives Revision & Re- evaluation Task 8. Exploratory Drilling & Testing Planning Process 4/2022 7/2022 2/2023 9/2023 Task 2. AW and Consultant Team Chartering 3/2021 Task 5. Preliminary ASR Integration Point Identification & Characterization Current progress Aquifer Storage and Recovery video Overview of Phase 1a Project Approach Approximate dates; not to scale; subject to change Task 3 - Community Engagement and Education, including equity and affordability tasks Task 1 - Project Management Task 4. Task 2. AW and Consultant Team Chartering Preliminary ASR Storage Zone Identification & Characterization Task 5. Preliminary ASR Integration Point Identification & Characterization Task 6. Preliminary Project Alternatives Development & Evaluation Task 7. Project Alternatives Revision & Re- evaluation Task 8. Exploratory Drilling & Testing Planning Process 3/2021 4/2022 7/2022 2/2023 9/2023 Current progress Task 4: Preliminary ASR Storage Zone ID and Characterization Initial high-level screening of aquifers in surrounding areas Detailed spatial analysis on screened aquifers to identify most favorable potential ASR wellfield areas ASR Hydrogeological Parameter Scores, TWDB Statewide ASR/AR Assessment Task 4: Preliminary ASR Storage Zone ID and Characterization Initial high-level screening of aquifers in surrounding areas Detailed spatial analysis on screened aquifers to identify most favorable potential ASR wellfield areas ASR Hydrogeological Parameter Scores, TWDB Statewide ASR/AR Assessment County/Aquifer Combinations for Initial Screening: Major Aquifers County/ Aquifer Combinations for Initial Screening: Minor Aquifers Initial inputs 91 county- aquifer subunit combos 91 combos Initial Storage Zone Screening Process 17 combos Scoring comparison 3 combos Screening results County-aquifer combos for detailed spatial analysis, and data for SZs Hydrogeology score Aquifer physical properties; based on TWDB ASR suitability analysis Permitability score GCDs, current regulations, & endangered species coverage Proximity score Distance from county-aquifer to AW system Feasibility filter W A r o f s l l e w f o r e b m u N j t c e o r p e g a r e v o c r e f i u q a f o e z i …
Downtown Austin Community Court Jurisdiction Recommended City Code Amendment of Section 2-10-32 – Offenses Adjudicated Proposition B – May 2021 On May 1, 2021, Austin voters approved Proposition B, making it a criminal offense (Class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine) for anyone to sit, lie down, or camp in public areas and prohibiting solicitation of money or other things of value at specific hours and locations. The above law can be found in City of Austin Code, Sections 9-4-11 (Camping), 9-4-13 (Solicitation Prohibited), 9-4-14 (Sitting or Lying down on Public Sidewalks or Sleeping Outdoors in the Downtown Austin Community Court Area Prohibited). On Sept. 1, HB 1925 took effect creating a statewide camping prohibition that is largely compatible with Austin City Code. It is Tex. Pen. Code §48.05 Prohibited Camping (Statewide). Tex. Penal Code 48.05 - Excerpts “A person commits an offense if the person intentionally or knowingly camps in a public place without the effective consent of the officer or agency having the legal duty or authority to manage the public place.” An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor. Tex. Penal Code 48.05 - Excerpts Before or at the time a peace officer issues a citation to a person, the peace officer must make a reasonable effort to: (1) advise the person of an alternative place to lawfully camp; and (2) contact, if reasonable and appropriate, an appropriate official of the political subdivision in which the public place is located, or an appropriate nonprofit organization operating within that political subdivision, and request the official or organization to provide the person with: … (B) any other services that would reduce the likelihood of the person continuing to camp in the public place. If the person is arrested or detained solely for an offense under this section, a peace officer enforcing this section shall ensure that all of the person's personal property not designated as contraband under other law is preserved by: (1) permitting the person to remove all the property from the public place at the time of the person's departure; or (2) taking custody of the property and allowing the person to retrieve the property after the person is released from custody. A fee may not be charged for the storage or release of property. Austin City Code § 2-10-1 - JURISDICTION AND AUTHORITY. “A municipal court, including the Downtown Austin Community Court …
DACC Advisory Board MEETING MINUTES Friday, February 11, 2022 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2022 DACC ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES The Downtown Austin Community Court (DACC) Advisory Board convened in a special called meeting on Friday, February 11, 2022 in Austin, Texas. Chair Darilynn Cardona-Beiler called the Board Meeting to order at 8:12am. Board Members in Attendance: Chair Darilynn Cardona-Beiler, Vice Chair Lea Downey Gallatin, Kergin Bedell, Jason English, Kate Garza, Nicole Golden, Jocelyn Schwartz, Andrew Williams. Staff in Attendance: Pete Valdez, Judge Coffey, Robert Kingham, Lauren Stott, Laura Williamson, Edna Staniszewski PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Jeff Steinley – item #4Aiii Chris Harshbarger – item #4Aiii Hanan Levy – item #4Aiii 1. APPROVAL OF JULY 16, 2021 MEETING MINUTES o Commissioner Kergin Bedell moved to approve the meeting minutes. Commissioner Kate Garza seconded the motion. Motion passed by 8-0 vote. 2. AUSTIN HOMELESSNESS SYSTEM CLIENT FEEDBACK Individuals sharing first-hand account regarding their experiences being served through Austin’s homelessness system. Speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will be allowed a three-minute allotment to provide their feedback to the Board. o None 3. NEW BUSINESS A. Expand the jurisdiction of Downtown Austin Community Court. (Cardona-Beiler/Downey Gallatin) Jaclyn Gerban, Assistant City Attorney. Presented to the board Amendment #1 – would expand the geographic jurisdiction. Amendment #2 – would allow DACC's current practices to be reflected in the code. Following some discussion, a City Legal recommended moving forward with Amendment #2, and Amendment #1 can be considered in stages. 1 DACC Advisory Board MEETING MINUTES Friday, February 11, 2022 City Manager’s Office would like to see a cross departmental meeting between Homeless Strategy Office, Municipal Court, and Austin Public Health to look at their perspectives regarding expansion. B. Adopt 2022 Meeting Schedule – Pete Valdez, Court Administrator, Downtown Austin No Action taken on this item Community Court (DACC) Chair Darilynn Cardona-Beiler proposed to move the scheduled date of March 18th to March 11th. Vice Chair Lea Downey Gallatin made a motion to approve new date. Commissioner Jocelyn Schwartz seconded the motion. Motion passed by 8-0 vote. Later, the time slot presented for discussion. Commissioner Jocelyn Schwartz made motion to move time slot to 8am and Commissioner Nicole Golden seconded the motion. Motion passed 8-0 vote. C. FY 22-23 Budget Recommendations (Cardona-Beiler/Downey Gallatin) – Pete Valdez, Court Administrator, Downtown Austin …
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION MINUTES The Building and Standards Commission (BSC) convened at City Hall, in the Boards and Commission Room and via video conference for a special called meeting/ Commission Retreat on Friday, February 11, 2022. The meeting was available for viewing live at http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Commission Members in Attendance: Chair Andrea Freiburger, Vice Chair Pablo Avila, and Commissioners: Sade Ogunbode, Wordy Thompson, Elizabeth Mueller, Timothy Stostad, Edgar Farrera, Edward Selig, Michael Francis and Ex Officio Commissioner Chief Thomas Vocke. Commissioner John Green was absent. Note: Commissioners Mueller, Stostad and Selig attended remotely. SPECIAL CALLED MEETING Date: February 11, 2022 Staff in Attendance: Melanie Alley, CRED Code Review Analyst/BSC Coordinator; José Roig, Director; Tracey Allen, Assistant Director Daniel Word, Assistant Director; Elaine Garrett, Assistant Director; Robert Moore, CRED Division Manager; Robert Alvarado, Division Manager; Matthew Noriega, Division Manager; Daniel Armstrong, Division Manager; Marlayna Wright CRED Supervisor; James Candelas, CRED/BSC Program Specialist; Farah Presley, CRED Investigator; Micheal Ezimako; CRED Inspector; Lauren Khoury, Assistant City Attorney; and Daniel Murphy, CTM A/V Technician. CALL TO ORDER Chair Freiburger called the Commission Meeting to order at 9:33 a.m. A Welcome by Austin Code Director José Roig, and Goals and Objectives of the Retreat by Case Review and Escalation Division (CRED) Division Manager Robert Moore followed. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: No one appeared for Citizen’s Communication at this meeting. EXECUTIVE SESSION: An executive session was held to discuss legal issues related to the Commission’s authority under state law and the City Code (Private consultation with legal counsel – Section 551.071 of the government Code). DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEM: 1. Case Review & Escalations Division Overview – Case Review and Escalation Team (CRED) Division Manager Robert Moore provided an overview of the CRED team members who work with the BSC, including their roles and responsibilities. The presentation also included the following: • Life of a Case from Cradle to Grave, i.e., a review of the steps involved in bringing a case to the BSC as well as the follow-up required after an order is issued to bring the case into full compliance. • Permitting – a brief overview of the permitting process as it pertains to BSC orders 1 • Appeals – discussed the types of appeals brought to the BSC; and • Building and Standards Commission Processing Expense – an overview of the cost of processing a case for BSC. CLOSING REMARKS Austin Code Director José …
COMMISSION ON SENIORS FEBRUARY 9TH, 2022 AT 12:00PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 301 WEST 2ND STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS, 78701 OR VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Janee Briesmeister, Chair Peter Varteressian, Vice-Chair Natalie Cagle Jacqueline Angel Martha Bauman Patricia Bordie Emily De Maria Nicola Erica Garcia-Pittman AGENDA Amy Temperley Martin Kareithi Luz Lopez-Guerrero Sally Van Sickle Fred Lugo Diana Spain CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION In person: Each speaker signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will be called in order of sign-up and will be allowed three minutes to speak about items posted or not on the agenda. Via telephone: Call or email the board liaison at Halana.Kaleel@austintexas.gov or 512-972- 5019 no later than noon, February 8th. The information required is the speaker’s name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. 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 allowed three minutes to speak about items posted or not on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE COMMISSION ON SENIORS NOVEMBER 10TH, 2021 AND DECEMBER 8TH, 2021 MEETNG 2. ANNOUCEMENTS 3. OLD BUSINESS A. Discussion and possible action Commission Work Plan – Standing Item B. Discussion and possible action from Working Groups – Standing Item i. Age Friendly Action Plan Implementation Working Group ii. iii. Transportation, Housing and Outdoor Spaces Working Group Social Participation, Respect and Social Inclusion, Civic Participation and Employment Working Group iv. Community Support and Health Services Working Group v. Emergency Preparedness and Response Working Group C. Discussion and possible action from Joint Inclusion Committee – Standing Item (Commissioner De Maria Nicola) D. Discussion and possible action of City of Austin Budget – Standing Item (Chair Briesmeister) 4. NEW BUSINESS A. Equitable Transit Oriented Development (ETOD): Anna Lan from Capital Metro and Laura Keating from the City’s Housing and Planning Department will present an overview and answer questions about the equitable transit-oriented development project to plan for equitable outcomes for area residents of all incomes and backgrounds along Project Connect corridors B. Discussion and possible action on Commission on Seniors Joint Inclusion Committee C. Discussion and possible action on a Resolution regarding cold weather shelters Representative. (Commissioner Temperley). D. Discussion and possible action on Budget …
