UTC Living Streets Presentation 7.21.21 — original pdf
Proposed Austin Living Streets program Neighbor-Led Traffic Calming and Placemaking: Healthy Streets Permit for Residents: Play Streets: Thank you! www.AustinLivingStreets.com
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Item2A_ICRC_values — original pdf
Austin Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Guiding Values and Norms Be who we say we are and follow through with our commitment. Listen to each other’s opinions, honor each other’s efforts, and show up on time. Prioritize the public interest and needs of all community members. Center diverse voices and perspectives in every interaction with each other and the public. Take input with an open mind and heart and give others the benefit of the doubt. Make decisions supported by data as well as the perspectives and needs of the community. All voices must be heard. Integrity Respect Inclusivity Dignity Patience Fairness Trust Honor the expertise and strengths of all commissioners. Trust that we work in the best interest of the full body. Prioritization Use the city charter as the guide for the order of importance and urgency. This document was jointly formed by the ICRC during the general meeting on July 7, 2021. Commissioners Joshua Blank, Erin Dempsey, Camellia Falcon, Luis Gonzalez (Vice Chair), Errol Hardin, Sara Inés Calderón, Prabhu Kannan, Shaina Kambo, Dr. Sterling Lands, Hoang Le, BJ Morris, Christina Puentes (Chair), Eugene Schneider, Selina Yee Administrative manager Christine Granados
UTC CTRMA Presentation 7.21.21 — original pdf
Driving Innovation Steve Pustelnyk Director of Community Relations Presentation to: Austin Urban Transportation Commission July 23, 2021 1 About the Mobility Authority • A multi-modal transportation agency authorized under 2001 state legislation • A regional agency formed in 2002 by Williamson and Travis Counties • Toll revenue primary source of funding • No taxing authority • Oversight by a seven-member board of business and community leaders • 29 employees 2 Agency Leadership Heather Gaddes Board Member Williamson County Appointee - 2021 Secretary James Bass Executive Director 3 The Mobility Authority System • 183A • 290 Toll (Manor Expressway) • 71 Toll • 45 SW Toll • MoPac Express • 183 Toll South • 183 North Express 4 Some Things To Ponder Is Disruptive Change Around the Corner? • How will the transition to Roadway Usage Charges (RUC) impact the transportation ecosystem? • How will/should climate change impact our mobility decisions? • How will the growth of Connected Autonomous Shared Electric (CASE) vehicles change the way we design, finance, construct, operate and maintain our roadways? • How might remote work, shared vehicle ownership, air taxis, delivery drones and autonomous public transit change the mobility paradigm? • What other disruptive forces might be out there (COVID)? 5 Weekly Transaction Trend (All Roads) Percent Change in Transactions Since First Week of March 2020 Other Roads 183 South Percent Change 183 Toll Phase 2 Opens Winter Storm 4,000,000 3,500,000 3,000,000 2,500,000 2,000,000 1,500,000 1,000,000 s n o i t c a s n a r T - COVID 4 6 0 , 7 4 6 , 2 500,000 -60.9% 1 / 3 k e e W 8 / 3 k e e W 5 1 / 3 k e e W 2 2 / 3 k e e W 9 2 / 3 k e e W 5 / 4 k e e W 2 1 / 4 k e e W 9 1 / 4 k e e W 6 2 / 4 k e e W 3 / 5 k e e W 0 1 / 5 k e e W 7 1 / 5 k e e W 4 2 / 5 k e e W 1 3 / 5 k e e W 7 / 6 k e e W 4 1 / 6 k e e W 1 2 / 6 k e e W 9 2 / 6 …
UTC Living Streets Presentation 7.21.21 — original pdf
Proposed Austin Living Streets program Neighbor-Led Traffic Calming and Placemaking: Healthy Streets Permit for Residents: Play Streets: Thank you! www.AustinLivingStreets.com
UTC Project Connect 7.21.21 — original pdf
PROJECT CONNECT: Program Updates Urban Transportation Commission July 21, 2021 1 Recent Project Connect Program Updates: • $2.88 million Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant for 40-foot electric buses, charging equipment, workforce training, and technical assistance. • Capital Metro and Austin F.C. approval of a funding partnership agreement for a new McKalla Station at Q2 Stadium. • Launch of Capital Metro’s 9th Pickup zone (North Dessau) in June. South Menchaca zone launches July 27, and North Oak Hill in the fall. • Completion of 15-percent design drawings for Orange and Blue Line; letters to FTA requesting entry into the New Starts capital grant program submitted. • $36 million in FTA Small Starts grant funding included in the President’s FY2022 budget for MetroRapid Pleasant Valley and Expo Lines 2 PROJECT CONNECT PROGRAM COMPONENTS: PROJECT CONNECT – PROGRAM COMPONENTS Orange Line – NLTC to Stassney Phase 1 (LRT), Enhanced MetroRapid Blue Line – Riverside Corridor (LRT) Gold Line – MetroRapid, NEPA completion for LRT Downtown Tunnel (Orange, Blue Lines) MetroRapid – Expo, Pleasant Valley, Burnet to Menchaca/Oak Hill Green Line to Colony Park – NEPA, Final Design, Construction Red Line Improvements MetroExpress, Park & Rides, Transit Centers (3 New Routes, 9 P&R, 1 TC) Neighborhood Circulators (15 New Zones / Vehicles) Maintenance Facility Improvements Customer Technology Systems Anti-Displacement Investments ($300 million) 3 PROGRAM SEQUENCE PLAN Years based on federal NEPA and funding approvals 4 Orange & Blue Line Projects – Implementation Timeline June 2020 Orange & Blue Line Locally Preferred Alternatives (LPAs) Adopted Project Connect Referendum Passed Ongoing Community Engagement and Involvement 2023 – 2029 Projected Entry Into FTA Engineering Phase Design and Contracting Procurement Awards Begin Construction and Vehicle Manufacturing Projected Full Funding Grant Agreement(s) (FFGA) Staffing, Training, Organizational Readiness Revenue Service Begins 5 Orange & Blue Line Key Milestones (2021 – 2022) April 2021 Summer 2021 Spring 2022 Spring – Summer 2022 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Notice of Intent Complete 15% Design Request to Enter FTA Project Development Initial FTA Rating Complete 30% Design and Cost Estimate Summer 2022 Winter 2022 Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS), Draft 30% Design and Cost Estimates 2023 - Beyond 6 End of EIS and 30% Design Comment Phase Final EIS (FEIS) Complete FTA NEPA Record of Decision (ROD) Project Connect MetroRapid Milestones – Expo & Pleasant Valley April 2021 Spring – Summer 2021 Winter 2021 – Spring 2022 Complete 30% Design and Cost Estimates …
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Art in Public Places Gus Garcia Recreation Center, Phase III Selection Process Recommendations — original pdf
Gustavo "Gus" L. Garcia Recreation Center, Phase III Selection Process Recommendations ARTS COMMISSION JULY 21, 2021 Area Background • District 4 – between the Windsor Hills and Heritage Hills Neighborhoods • Area was largely unplanned until 2008, not fully annexed until December 2008 • Area's primary natural feature: Little Walnut Creek – located less than a mile from the Center • Formerly a part of Fiskville, Texas (est. early 1870s) – Prior to the 1950s, area was used for farming and grazing of cattle 78753 Population, by race/ethnicity Hispanic or Latinx, of any race White, alone Black, alone or in combination Asian, alone or in combination 61.3% 20% 12.1% 6.7% American Indian, alone or in combination 1.9% Native Hawaiian, alone or in combination 0.1% • Transitioned from a non‐Hispanic White majority to become a majority‐minority community Some other race, alone or in combination 20% The goals for the Gus Garcia Recreation Center AIPP project are: Serve as a recognizable, visual landmark for the Gustavo "Gus" L. Garcia Recreation Center; • Reflect the rich diversity of the Center and the surrounding community, highlighting its welcoming spirit; Integrate into the natural environment of the park and recreation center, drawing visitors to the site; • • • Inspire curiosity and imagination in a visually appealing way; • Respect the life and legacy of Gustavo "Gus" L. Garcia and family; • Be safe, easily maintained, and vandal‐resistant in an exterior environment; and • Contribute to the depth/breadth of the City of Austin’s public art collection Site & Project Goals District 4 PARD | Gus Garcia Recreation Center Jurors: Project Advisors: •Linda Powers, President of Friends of Gus Garcia Parks and Rec Center •Martha Langford, Community Garden Representative of Friends of Gus Garcia Parks and Rec Center •Chelsea Ray, Secretary of Friends of Gus Garcia Parks and Rec Center •J Muzacz, Artist and AIPP Panel Liaison •Delano Brown, M.S Ed. CPRP, PARD Staff, Gus Garcia Rec Center •Binh Ly, Neighborhood Liaison, Austin Public Health Ernesto Hernandez, Artist Ryan Runcie, Artist Misa Yamamoto, Artist Demographics Statistics % of Applications 2021 February 3: Call‐to‐Artists posted in PublicArtist.org February 18: Artist Information Meeting April 22: Call closes, 22 applications received June 15: Jurors + Advisors meet to review applications and select 4 local finalists: kimie flores; Lindsey Millikan, Artist Team: Lindsay Palmer, Mylo Mendez & Color Squad, Efren Rebugio & Brittany Johnson. June 25: Jurors + Advisors meet …
Art in Public Places Selection Process Recommendations for AFD/EMS Del Valle Station — original pdf
Selection Process Recommendations AFD/EMS AIPP Project: Del Valle Station Austin Fire Department (AFD) Austin‐Travis County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) ARTS COMMISSION JULY 21, 2021 AFD/EMS | Del Valle Station Background • Artist Budget: $135,000 • Council District: 2 • Area Demographics: White: 12.9%; Black: 6.7; American Indian / Alaska Native: 0.1%; Asian: 1.2%; Other race: 0.4%; Two or more races: 1.4%; Hispanic or Latino: 77.3% • New Station • On 6 acres with fig farm and pecan grove • Green Building • Neighborhood surrounding; elementary school across the street The goals for the Del Valle AFD/EMS Station AIPP project are: • • integrates with either the site or the interior or exterior architecture of the station; reflects the mission “to create safer communities through prevention, preparedness, and effective emergency response;” is relevant to AFD/EMS's role in how the station serves the community; is physically and conceptually accessible to nearby residents, visitors, and station staff; is easily maintained and vandal resistant; and contributes to the depth/breadth of the City of Austin's public art collection. • • • • NEW STATION Del Valle/Moore’s Crossing Elroy and Ross Rd. 78617 Site & Project Goals Budget: $135,000 AFD/EMS | Del Valle Station Jurors: • Kipp Kobayashi – Artist and AFTA Public Art Network Council Vice Chair (Los Angeles, CA) Oscar Alvarado – Artist, Public Art Commission with Fort Worth Fire Department (San Antonio, TX) Jimmy Castillo – Artist and Houston Arts Alliance Director of Civic Art + Design (Houston, TX) Suzy González – Artist, Curator, Zinester, Educator, and Community Organizer (San Antonio, TX) Samara Barks – Artist and Illustrator (Austin, TX) Project Advisors: Davis Haden – Logistics Division Chief, AFD • • Wesley Hopkins – Division Chief, EMS • • • Michelle Noriega – Project Manager, Public Works • Alejandro Wolniewitz – Facilities Planning Manager, AFD Gadiel Arellano – Project Coordinator, EMS Burton Jones – Project Manager Supervisor, Architectural Project Management Division, Public Works Stephanie Lemmo – AIPP Panel Liaison Joel Nolan – AIPP Panel Liaison Jaime Castillo – Austin Arts Commission Liaison • • • • • • • 2021 February 6: Call‐to‐Artists for 4 AFD/EMS Station AIPP projects posted in PublicArtist.org February 25: Artist Information Meeting April 27: Call closes, 63 applications received May 28: Jurors + Advisors meet to review applications and recommend 1 artist and 1 alternate each for 4 AFD/EMS stations. The selection teams recommends Agustina Rodriguez as the …
Art in Public Places Selection Process Recommendations for AFD/EMS Del Valle Station — original pdf
Selection Process Recommendations AFD/EMS AIPP Project: Del Valle Station Austin Fire Department (AFD) Austin‐Travis County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) ARTS COMMISSION JULY 21, 2021 AFD/EMS | Del Valle Station Background • Artist Budget: $135,000 • Council District: 2 • Area Demographics: White: 12.9%; Black: 6.7; American Indian / Alaska Native: 0.1%; Asian: 1.2%; Other race: 0.4%; Two or more races: 1.4%; Hispanic or Latino: 77.3% • New Station • On 6 acres with fig farm and pecan grove • Green Building • Neighborhood surrounding; elementary school across the street The goals for the Del Valle AFD/EMS Station AIPP project are: • • integrates with either the site or the interior or exterior architecture of the station; reflects the mission “to create safer communities through prevention, preparedness, and effective emergency response;” is relevant to AFD/EMS's role in how the station serves the community; is physically and conceptually accessible to nearby residents, visitors, and station staff; is easily maintained and vandal resistant; and contributes to the depth/breadth of the City of Austin's public art collection. • • • • NEW STATION Del Valle/Moore’s Crossing Elroy and Ross Rd. 78617 Site & Project Goals Budget: $135,000 AFD/EMS | Del Valle Station Jurors: • Kipp Kobayashi – Artist and AFTA Public Art Network Council Vice Chair (Los Angeles, CA) Oscar Alvarado – Artist, Public Art Commission with Fort Worth Fire Department (San Antonio, TX) Jimmy Castillo – Artist and Houston Arts Alliance Director of Civic Art + Design (Houston, TX) Suzy González – Artist, Curator, Zinester, Educator, and Community Organizer (San Antonio, TX) Samara Barks – Artist and Illustrator (Austin, TX) Project Advisors: Davis Haden – Logistics Division Chief, AFD • • Wesley Hopkins – Division Chief, EMS • • • Michelle Noriega – Project Manager, Public Works • Alejandro Wolniewitz – Facilities Planning Manager, AFD Gadiel Arellano – Project Coordinator, EMS Burton Jones – Project Manager Supervisor, Architectural Project Management Division, Public Works Stephanie Lemmo – AIPP Panel Liaison Joel Nolan – AIPP Panel Liaison Jaime Castillo – Austin Arts Commission Liaison • • • • • • • 2021 February 6: Call‐to‐Artists for 4 AFD/EMS Station AIPP projects posted in PublicArtist.org February 25: Artist Information Meeting April 27: Call closes, 63 applications received May 28: Jurors + Advisors meet to review applications and recommend 1 artist and 1 alternate each for 4 AFD/EMS stations. The selection teams recommends Agustina Rodriguez as the …
July 2021 Hotel Occupancy Tax and American Rescue Plan Act Update — original pdf
Hotel Occupancy Tax and American Rescue Plan Act Update Sylnovia Holt Rabb, Deputy Director Economic Development Department July 21, 2021 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 1 Hotel Occupancy Tax – Collection through June Tfr to Cultural Arts Fund Approved Budget 7,790,403 Amended Budget 7,790,403 June w/Encumb Year-to-date w/Encumb 15,217 3,018,638 4,296,896 3,493,507 Year-End Estimate Year-End Variance Fav(Unfav) Year-End % Variance Fav(Unfav) 44.8% C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 2 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 3 American Rescue Plan Act Spending Framework – Creative Sector - $13 million investment Services and Ac(cid:415)vi(cid:415)es Approved Funding Creative Non-Profit Emergency Relief (Arts/Music) Arts Ecosystem Music Ecosystem TOTAL INVESTMENT REQUIRED Services and Ac(cid:415)vi(cid:415)es General Workforce Development(cid:3031) Aus(cid:415)n Civilian Conserva(cid:415)on Corps Aus(cid:415)n Civilian Conserva(cid:415)on Corps (Homeless and/or Crea(cid:415)ve Sector Focus) TOTAL INVESTMENT REQUIRED $21.0M $2.0M $6.0M $4.0M $12.0M Approved Funding $15.0M $5.0M $1.0M C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 4 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 5
TEMPO 2021 Final Designs — original pdf
Quinquagenary by Flash Collective (Veronica Ceci) TEMPO 2021 Final Design Approval AUSTIN ARTS COMMISSION JULY 21, 2021 TEMPO | 2021 As a reminder—and for the benefit of out new Commissioners‐‐TEMPO 2021 is funded through Hotel Occupancy Tax. This year it will be a 12‐month, exterior exhibition to connect tourists and convention delegates to Austin culture through public art. The program is open to 2D, 3D, sound and time‐based artists. 10 short‐term or time‐based exterior artworks • Austin Public Library Branch locations (one per district) • One year installation exhibition • Virtual speaker series ‐ each artist at each location • Video summary of all ten artworks Program Facts and Project Goals TEMPO 2021 artworks and speaking engagements will be featured on Visit Austin P R O J E C T G O A L S • Expose citizens to contemporary artworks by local artists; Foster engagement between artist, artwork and the community; Link local artists with resources and city assistance to develop skills and Facilitate public discussion, civic dialogue, and collaborative partnering Promote new interest and increased participation in, and focus on, Promote tourism and the convention and hotel industry through arts • • • • • experience; for programming; public art; activity. TEMPO | 2021 JURY ADVISORS Brian Joseph TEMPO 2D alumni Yareth Fernandez TEMPO alumni Dharmesh Patel AIPP Panel alumni Lulu Flores Arts Commission Bears Rebecca Fonte Arts Commission Tammie Rubin AIPP Panel Chair Derrick McKnight Austin Public Health Jury and Project Advisors Jieun Beth Kim Austin Public Library Delano Brown Parks and Recreation Complete list of TEMPO 2021 projects (10 in all) Five designs were approved by AIPP Panel on 6/7/21. • Based on feedback from that meeting, AIPP staff allowed the three artist teams additional time to refine their designs before bringing them to Arts Commission for final approval. • Designs from Marianne Levy and the team of Wyss and Pieper were approved by Arts Commission in June on consent. F I N A L D E S I G N TEMPO | 2021 Quinquagenary Flash Collective (Veronica Ceci) Seven historically significant portraits will be projected on the floor of the Willie May Kirk Branch Library lobby in silhouette. The artist proposes swapping out existing lighting fixtures with metal sconces and special LED bulbs to achieve crisp, readable imagery. Names of the subjects to appear on the sconces in calligraphy. Concept: With this project, the artist …
Agenda_Item_2(a)_Downtown_Public_Safety — original pdf
Austin Police Department Commander Jeff Greenwalt Downtown Area Command Downtown Austin Gun Violence July 21st, 2021 Downtown Austin Gun Violence Austin is experiencing the same nationwide trend of rising violent crime in 2020 and 2021 22 people have been shot in Downtown Austin this year (14 in 1 incident) 8 separate shooting incidents with a gun shot victim 4 deaths Downtown Austin Gun Crimes Violent Gun Crimes There has been a steady increase in violent gun related crimes in 2021 as compared to previous years: 2016: 26 2017: 29 2018: 35 2019: 35 2020: 34 2021: 27 (Q1 & Q2) Downtown Austin Gun Crimes Gun Possession and Non Injury Crimes There has been a steady increase in minor gun possession crimes in 2021 as compared to previous years: 2016: 39 2017: 39 2018: 51 2019: 64 2020: 83 2021: 77 (Q1 & Q2) Possible Causes for Increase in Violent Crimes Perception of less punitive penalties for crimes committed Criminals themselves are telling police they won’t be held accountable Release of violent offenders Pandemic PR Bonds Violence Intervention Program “VIP” Started in April of 2021 to combat rise in violent gun Focused on violent repeat offenders known to carry crimes guns Since inception, has seized over 100+ guns citywide and resulted in over 55 arrests of violent criminals Recently expanded to include a downtown proactive component VIP For Downtown Data Driven: Focuses on peak times, days, and areas that are known to be high activity for guns and violence Behavior Driven: Focuses on behavior known to officers that indicate a likelihood of recovering a firearm Team Driven: Utilizes multiple units and partner agencies to ensure the cases receive all the attention necessary to cease behavior Questions
Agenda_Item_2(b)_ACCD_Expansion — original pdf
▪ April 2021- the City ended negotiations with the western property owners (Phase 1) • Final proposal could not deliver the programmatic requirements and exceeded anticipated costs ▪ June 10, 2021- Council approved the Construction Manager at Risk Methodology for the expansion • Allows the Convention Center team to release RFQ and RFP for architect/design work and the Construction Manager July 2021- Briefing to Council on proof of concept for the revised Convention Center expansion plan ▪ June 10, 2021- Council passed Resolution 20210610-096 • Directs the City Manager to incorporate specific Council priorities into the Request for Statements of Qualifications for Architectural/Engineering Services, and directed that representation from certain stakeholder groups be included on the evaluation panel Current Space (sq. ft.) Master Plan Target (sq. ft.) Minimum Programming Target (sq. ft.) Exhibition Space 247,000 450,000 360,000 Meeting Space 65,000 120,000 – 140,000 180,000 Ballroom Space 64,000 100,000 – 120,000 85,000 Multipurpose Hall 100,000 Palm District Plan: Council Resolution No. 20190523-029 Council Resolution No. 20210610-096 2019 Center for Sustainable Development at University of Texas Study (UT Study) 2020 Convention Center Expansion Master Plan Update ▪ Fall 2021 – Issue Request for Qualification (RFQ) for architecture/engineering professional services ▪ Spring 2022- Request for Council approval of qualified, staff-recommended firm for architectural/engineering services ▪ Late Fall 2021– Issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the selection of a contractor (CMR) to perform general contractor services. ▪ Spring/Summer 2022- Contract executed and architecture firm on board to begin design work ▪ Summer 2022- Request for Council approval of qualified, staff-recommended firm for general contractor services
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Approved Minutes — original pdf
ARTS COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING WEDNESDAY, JULY 21, 2021 – 5:30pm-7:30pm VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Michelle Polgar – Chair, Celina Zisman – Vice Chair, Brett Barnes, Jaime Castillo, Lulu Flores, Acia Gray, Felipe Garza, kYmberly Keeton, Amy Mok, Heidi Schmalbach , Rick Van Dyke Commissioners Barnes and Keeton absent MINUTES CALL TO ORDER 5:40pm CITIZEN 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. Sharron Bower Anderson – ATX Theatre 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes for the regular Arts Commission meetings on: i. June 30, 2021 Motioned - Flores Approved on Consent ii. July 19, 2021 Motioned Mok Seconded Castillo Approved on Consent Seconded - Zisman 2. CHAIR’S REPORT a. Check in b. Art in Public Places liaison report c. Boards & Commissions liaisons (including AEDC) 3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS a. Special presentation from the Visit Austin Foundation by Mary Kay Hackley, Visit Austin Foundation Executive Director 4. STAFF BRIEFINGS Department a. Hotel Occupancy Tax Update – Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Economic Development b. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Update - Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Economic Development Department c. Cultural Funding Update – Meghan Wells, Cultural Arts Division Manager d. Non-Profit Relief Grant Update – Laura Odegaard, Cultural Arts Division, Project Manager 5. NEW BUSINESS a. AIPP Discussion and Action Items Motion to approve AIPP items 5.a.i, 5.a.ii, 5.a.iii, 5.a.iv, and 5.a.v on consent Motioned Flores Seconded Castillo Approved on consent i. Approve the Selection Process Recommendation for the Del Valle Austin Fire Department and Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services (AFD/EMS) Station AIPP Project Approved on consent ii. Approve the Selection Process Recommendation for the Travis Country iii. Approve the Selection Process Recommendation for the AFD22/EMS12 (East AFD/EMS Station AIPP Project Approved on consent Riverside) Station AIPP Project Approved on consent (Downtown) Station AIPP Project Approved on consent iv. Approve the Selection Process Recommendation for the AFD1/EMS6 v. Approve the Final Design by Veronica Ceci for the TEMPO 2021 Art in Public Places Project Approved on consent Motion to approve AIPP items 5.a.vi, 5.a.vii, and 5.a.viii Motioned Castillo Approved on consent Second Flores vi. Approve the Final Design by Anthony "Mobley" Watkins II, Adrian Armstrong, Dawn Okoro for the TEMPO 2021Art in Public Places Project Approved on consent vii. Approve the Final Design by …
UTC. 7.21 Minutes — original pdf
Urban Transportation Commission (UTC) Meeting Minutes Special Meeting July 21st 2021 The Urban Transportation Commission convened in a meeting on July 21st, 2021 via videoconference. Ruven Brooks Allison Runas Daniel Alvarado Commission Members in Attendance Susan Somers Cynthia Weatherby Diana Wheeler Athena Leyton Commission Members Absent: Mario Champion- Chair Samuel Franco Nathan Ryan James Driscoll CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Somers called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: June 17th, 2021 MEETING The June 17th, 2021 minutes were approved on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Champion, Franco, Ryan and Driscoll absent. 2. NEW BUSINESS A. Living Streets Presentation: Discussion and Possible Action Presenters: Chris Riley B. Project Connect Update: Discussion and Possible Action Presenters: Conte Liane and Annick Beaudet C. CTRMA Update: Discussion and Possible Action Presenters: Steve Pustelnyk 3. Staff and Committee Reports No updates given 4. Future Agenda Items • FY 21-22 Budget ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Somers adjourned the meeting at 5:00p.m. without objection.
Austin Water Monthly Report — original pdf
RMC Monthly Report June 2021 FY21 Water Conservation Division City of Austin | Austin Water s t i n U f o r e b m u N 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 Residential Program Participation, FYTD FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 353 121 122 126 223 249 253 200 134 114 91 69 55 23 54 31 26 20 19 8 6 8 2 2 5 5 Home Water Use Monitoring Device Irrigation Upgrade Irrigation Audits Drought Survival Tools WaterWise Landscape WaterWise Rainscape Rainwater Harvesting RMC Monthly Report – June 2021, FY21 02 12000 10000 8000 s t i n U f o 6000 r e b m u N 4000 2000 0 Commercial & Multifamily Program Participation, FYTD FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 10,000 8,200 1,500 5,000 03 3 2 54 2 2 0 11 0 2 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 Commercial Process Rebates Commercial Kitchen Rebates RWH Rebate (Non- Pressurized) RWH Rebate (Non- Pressurized Gallons) RWH Rebate (Pressurized) RWH Rebate (Pressurized Gallons) RMC Monthly Report – June 2021, FY21 $450,000 $400,000 $350,000 $300,000 $ e v i t n e c n I $250,000 $200,000 $150,000 $100,000 $50,000 $0 Rebates and Incentives Budget, FYTD FY21 Total Budget Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 $420,000 $245,000 $110,694.30 $65,000 $14,053.25 $- Commercial Commercial Multi-Family Multi-Family Residential Residential RMC Monthly Report – June 2021, FY21 04 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 Water Waste/Watering Restrictions Enforcement Activity, FYTD Warnings Issued and 311 Reports 707 322 234 220 41 244 173 120 79 15 12 72 83 128 60 4 1 0 Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Warnings 311 Reports Current Drought Response Stage: Conservation Stage RMC Monthly Report – June 2021, FY21 05 Regulated Compliance Program Activity, April 3124 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 177 181 26 232 61 Commercial Facility Irrigation Assessments Commercial Vehicle Wash Facility Efficiency Assessment Cooling Tower Efficiency Assessments Compliant Non-Compliant RMC Monthly Report – June 2021, FY21 06 Total Public Outreach Activity, FYTD Number of Events FY20 FY21 45 Populations Reached FY20 FY21 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 22 25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 0 8,575 2 0 1,722 1,560 0 Community Events School Presentations Community Events School Presentations RMC Monthly Report – June 2021, FY21 07 Total Social Media Activity, FYTD Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb …
Customer Energy Solutions FY21 Quarter 3 Report — original pdf
Customer Energy Solutions FY21 – Quarter 3 Report As of 06/30/2021 Quarterly Rebates by District and Outside of COA Solar PBI not included. Rebates paid may not align with AE Finance eCombs system as of 06/30/21. Dollars are unaudited. Energy Efficiency Services Residential Programs • 411 homes have been weatherized, with 154 in the pipeline and 139 to be assigned. AE Weatherization (WAP) – Direct Install Appliance Efficiency Program (AEP) • Held a Heat Pump Water Heater Meeting in Collaboration with Energy Star and OEMs. • Total rebate amount of $819,194 paid YTD. • To date completed 3056 installed units covering 5 measures. • • Implementation of EECP training for AEP participating contractors. In testing phase of Enrollment Application Update, allowing customers and contractors to make corrections. Home Performance w/Energy Star (HPwES) • 440 projects and $1,029,190 spent to date per EECP. • Modified and launched the seasonal AC Tune-up measure on 6/25/2021. • Developed the details and budget for the End of Summer Offer which will be launched in Q4. 1 SPUR – Instant Savings • Instant Savings has recently introduced electric lawn equipment to the product bundle and has had a fantastic customer response. These products include all electric lawn mowers, trimmers, leaf blowers and a combo trimmer/blower at The Home Depot. • • Recruited a new category of retailers to join Instant Savings in order to provide a new level of support to low income qualified customers. The retailers include Salvation Army, St, Vincent de Paul and Re- Habitat for Humanity. In the process of adding an environmental savings category to our report to CO2 emissions removed by pound per year. All-Stars • This school-based education program is not active in the summer however our 3rd party vendor (Blue Ocean Energy Mgmt.) is working on the completion of three video presentations to add additional support to the teachers during the experience. Multifamily Rebates & Multifamily Income Qualified Rebates Programs • 1,827 Total units completed • $636,151 Total incentives paid • Added summer bonus to Standard program and safety measures to Income Qualified • Piloting PTAC tune-up measure Commercial Programs Commercial and Small Business Rebates Program • Implemented a limited time bonus as a means to assist customers with capital requirements to allow them to reduce their overhead. • Revised HVAC and Chiller offerings to simplify the rebate structure in hopes to give customers better tools to make …
Customer Energy Solutions FY21 Savings Report — original pdf
Customer Energy Solutions FY21 YTD MW Savings Report As of June 2021 Percentage 66% 22% 108% 260% 36% 65% 60% 32% 32% Percentage 104% 256% 0% 47% 75% 36% 76% Participant Type Customers Customers Customers Participants Products Sold Apt Units Apt Units Customers Customers Participant Type Devices Devices Customers Customers Participant Type Customers Customers Customers Dwellings Dwellings 1,000 sf 1,000 sf Energy Efficiency Services EES- Appliance Efficiency Program EES- Home Performance ES - Rebate EES- AE Weatherization & CAP Weatherization - D.I. EES-School Based Education EES- Strategic Partnership Between Utilities and Retailers EES- Multifamily Rebates EES- Multifamily WX-D.I.+ EES- Commercial Rebate EES- Small Business Energy Efficiency TOTAL Demand Response (DR) - Annual Incremental DR- Power Partner DR- Water Heater Timers++ DR- Load Coop DR- ERS (AE only) Demand Response (DR) TOTAL Green Building GB- Residential Ratings GB- Residential Energy Code GB- Integrated Modeling Incentive GB- Multifamily Ratings GB- Multifamily Energy Code GB- Commercial Ratings GB- Commercial Energy Code Green Building TOTAL Thermal Energy Storage TOTAL CES MW Savings Grand TOTAL Residential Totals Commercial Totals Customer Renewable Solutions Residential Commercial Unincentivized Solar Energy TOTAL MW Goal 2.60 1.30 0.53 0.01 1.75 0.75 1.20 7.00 2.50 17.64 MW Goal 6.40 0.20 2.00 MW Goal 0.56 4.92 0.00 1.45 7.86 8.00 20.45 43.24 0.00 MW Goal 69.48 20.22 49.26 MW Goal 7.00 5.00 12.00 MW To Date 1.72 0.29 0.57 0.03 0.63 0.48 0.72 2.22 0.80 7.45 MW To Date 6.64 0.51 0.69 5.90 2.89 15.58 29.11 0.00 15.64 28.07 MW To Date 4.52 0.24 4.56 9.31 8.60 7.15 MW To Date 0.23 3.83 Percentage 41% 78% 2,539 440 450 1,445 87,977 2,823 3,660 70 62 11,489 4,675 788 5,463 283 2,957 1,890 9,934 4,099 14,151 15,064 0 705 4 415 1124 Participants To Date MWh To Date Participants To Date MWh To Date 3,388.83 355.14 904.29 186.31 3,755.64 984.27 2,109.66 7,155.89 2,172.14 21,012.17 Rebate Budget $ 1,800,000 $ 1,000,000 $ 2,377,000 $ 200,000 $ 1,150,000 $ 900,000 $ 1,800,000 $ 2,250,000 $ 11,477,000 Spent to Date $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 865,969 1,101,372 1,934,882 52,869 542,734 486,335 1,047,315 653,316 361,969 7,046,761 9 Rebate Budget $ 1,499,910 $ 200,000 $ 1,850,000 $ $ $ 636,535 381,297 306,108 8.67 $ 3,549,910 $ 1,323,940 350 5,006 2,118 15,395 7,512 42,336 72,717 Rebate Budget $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ …
Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline Monthly Report — original pdf
Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 7/9/2021 Figure 1: Commercial and Multifamily Project Pipeline Commercial and Small Business Multifamily 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 t n u o C t c e o r P j 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 t n u o C t c e o r P j 70 71 Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily 10 2 24 11 298 130 132 Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation and FY21 Paid Verification Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation and Verification FY21 Paid Project Pipeline Notes: 1. Figures includes all leads and applications, regardless of estimated rebate amount. 2. “Pre-Approval in Progress” includes: 1) customer/contractor submitted leads; 2) applications in development but not yet submitted to Austin Energy; and 3) applications submitted to Austin Energy that are under review for eligibility and approval of project scope. 3. “Approved: Installation and Verification” includes projects: 1) approved with installation underway; and 2) where installation is complete and final inspection and quality review are ongoing. 4. “FY21 Projects Paid” includes projects in which the check or payment has been distributed to the customer in FY21 5. In coordination with the customer and contractor, Austin Energy periodically removes leads and new applications that do not proceed to Installation. 6. Multifamily COVID-19 Note: Multifamily projects are allowed to proceed. Tenant approval will be obtained for all interior upgrades. Projects will proceed in phases to limit contractor time spent in tenant spaces. 7. Commercial & Small Business COVID-19 Note: Program staff continue to process rebate payments. Inspections are proceeding with remote video software; limited in-person inspections occur when absolutely necessary. Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 7/9/2021 Table 1: Multifamily and Multifamily Income Qualified – Estimated RCA Project Pipeline (for estimated rebates >$62k) Program Latest Workflow Enrollment # Location Name Installation Address Council District Estimated kW savings Estimated kWh savings Estimated $ Incentive Paid 1213464 Bridge at Tech Ridge* 12800 CENTER LAKE DR 1 7 79.0 313,516 $154,191 Installation 1209470 Bridge at Terracina* 10 91.0 264,910 $153,023 Installation Trove Eastside* 3 216 593,241 $281,549 1231787, 1231196, 1231197 Multifamily Installation 1212346 8601 Anderson Mill 6 272 666,441 $231,549 Bexley Anderson Mill* Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified 8100 N. MoPac Expressway 2201 Montopolis Dr Multifamily Installation 1225046 Park Crestview* 8220 Research Blvd 7 248 514514 $241,049 * projects in which the RCA …