MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2021 AT 9:30 A.M. Human Resources Department Learning and Research Center 5202 E. Ben White Blvd, Suite 500 Austin, Texas 78741 AGENDA EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) The Commission will announce it will go into closed session pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel, or to discuss matters of litigation and personnel matters as specifically listed on this agenda. If necessary, the Commission will go into closed session, as permitted by law, regarding any item on this agenda. CALL TO ORDER CITIZENS COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten (10) speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. a. Approve the minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting on 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES October 25, 2021. 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion of the Municipal Civil Service Commission recommendation to City Council (Recommendation 20191108-04B) regarding the review of granted denial of promotion and discharge appeals. b. Discussion and review of the Municipal Civil Service Rules to provide input to the Municipal Civil Service Director. c. Discussion and possible action on future meeting dates, times, and locations. 3. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Matthew Chustz of the Human Resources Department, at 512-974-2859, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the City of Austin Municipal Civil Service Commission, please contact Matthew Chustz at 512-974-2859.
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, October 25, 2021 REGULAR MEETING Monday, October 25, 2021 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES The Municipal Civil Service Commission convened in a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, October 25, 2021, at the Human Resources Department, Learning & Research Center (LRC) 5202 E. Ben White Blvd., Suite 500, Austin, TX 78741. Chair Perez-Wiseley called the Commission meeting to order at 9:41 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Teresa Perez-Wiseley, Chair Kevin Mullen McKenzie Frazier Commissioners Absent: Melissa Rogers, Vice-Chair Andy Mormon Staff in Attendance: Matthew Chustz, Municipal Civil Service Administrator April Shaw, Municipal Civil Service Coordinator Jennifer Stanko, Municipal Civil Service Coordinator Mecia Griffin, Civil Service Coordinator Michael Sullivan, Civil Service Coordinator Omar Francia, IT Systems Administrator 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES September 27, 2021. 2. HEARING a. Approve the minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting on The minutes of the September 27, 2021, regular meeting were approved on Commissioner Mullen’s motion, Commissioner Frazier’s second, on a vote of 3-0. a. Conduct a hearing on the appeal filed by Alex Shahidi regarding their Discharge from the Austin Code Department. A hearing was conducted on the appeal filed by Alex Shahidi regarding their Discharge from the Austin Code Department. 1 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, October 25, 2021 b. Deliberate in open or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), regarding the appeal of Alex Shahidi regarding their Discharge from the Austin Code Department. Chair Perez-Wiseley recessed the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting to go into closed session at 4:47 p.m. The Commission deliberated in closed session on the appeal filed by Alex Shahidi regarding their Discharge from the Austin Code Department. Closed session ended and Chair Perez-Wiseley called the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting back to order at 5:25 p.m. c. Possible action and decision on the appeal filed by Alex Shahidi regarding their Discharge from the Austin Code Department. The motion to deny Alex Shahidi’s appeal and uphold the decision made by the City of Austin in the Discharge of Alex Shahidi was approved on Chair Perez-Wiseley's motion, Commissioner Frazier’s second, on a vote of 3-0. 3. OLD BUSINESS 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. This item was postponed until the November 8, 2021 …
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. 2022 Municipal Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting Schedule Monday, January 10, 2022 Monday, July 11, 2022 Monday, January 24, 2022 Monday, July 25, 2022 Monday, February 14, 2022 Monday, August 8, 2022 Monday, February 28, 2022 Monday, August 22, 2022 Monday, March 14, 2022 Monday, September 12, 2022 Monday, March 28, 2022 Monday, September 26, 2022 Monday, April 11, 2022 Monday, October 10, 2022 Monday, April 25, 2022 Monday, October 24, 2022 Monday, May 9, 2022 Monday, November 14, 2022 Monday, May 23, 2022 Monday, December 12, 2022 Monday, June 13, 2022 Monday, June 27, 2022 Approved by Commission 9/27/21
Electric Utility Commission November 8, 2021 6:00 PM Austin Energy Headquarters; 1st Floor; Shudde Fath Conference Room 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin TX 78723 (Note: Some members of the Electric Utility Commission may be participating by videoconference.) AGENDA Members: Marty Hopkins, Chair (Casar) Dave Tuttle, Vice Chair (Alter) Marshall Bowen (Kelly) Randy Chapman (Pool) Cary Ferchill (Adler) Erik Funkhouser (Fuentes) Karen Hadden (Kitchen) Cyrus Reed (Tovo) Kay Trostle (Ellis) Vacancy (Harper-Madison) Vacancy (Renteria) For more information, please visit: www.austintexas.gov/euc Reading and Action on Consent Agenda: Items 2-17 may be acted upon by one motion. No separate discussion or action on any of the items is necessary unless desired by a Commissioner. CALL MEETING TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speaker must be present and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Approve minutes of the August 19, 2021 special-called meeting. NEW BUSINESS – CONSENT ( ) = Target Council Meeting Date; [ ] = RCA Type 2. (11/18) [Purchasing] Authorize award of a contract with KBS Electrical Distributors Inc. to provide a station service voltage transformer in an amount not to exceed $67,000. 3. (11/18) [Purchasing] Ratify a contract with Control Components Inc, to provide an intermediate pressure drum control valve and spare parts, in the amount of $75,400. 4. (11/18) [Capital Contracting] Authorize negotiation and execution of a construction contract with MasTec North America, Inc., for Underground Electrical Civil Construction Indefinite Delivery/ Indefinite Quantity contract in the amount of $24,000,000 for an initial 2-year term, with four 1-year extensions of $12,000,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $72,000,000. 5. (12/2) [Purchasing Multi Departmental; AE’s estimated portion is $6.3M] Authorize award of two contracts with Community Trucking LLC, and Green Dream International d/b/a GDI, to provide flexible base, surface rock and 3x5 rock, each for a term of five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $7,570,000, divided between the contractors. 6. (12/2) [Purchasing] Authorize an amendment to a contract with Texas Electric Cooperatives, for the continued purchase of electric meters for use throughout the Austin Energy service area, to increase the amount by $10,000,000 and to extend the term by 18 months, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $40,000,000. 7. (12/2) [Purchasing] Ratify a contract with Techline Inc. to provide distribution steel poles, in an amount of $750,000. 8. (12/2) [Purchasing] Authorize additional expenditures to …
Draft Resolution/Recommendation for November 8, 2021 EUC Item 22 Whereas the Austin City Council unanimously approved the 2030 Austin Energy Generation Plan in March of 2020, which commits Austin Energy to a zero-carbon goal by 2035; Whereas a key strategy of the 2030 Plan, as well as previous plans such as the 2014 and 2017 Generation Plans, was to commit Austin Energy to cease the burning of coal at the portion of the Fayette Coal Plant owned by Austin Energy by the end of 2022: Whereas Austin Energy has been working on negotiating a solution with the Lower Colorado River Authority, which co-own the plant for several years; Whereas Austin Energy, after consulting with City Council, officially announced on November 1st, 2021 that it had been unable to reach a reasonable and beneficial agreement with LCRA on how to assure retirement of either one unit at Fayette, or a virtual retirement of the approximately 600 MWs of coal owned by Austin Energy by the end of 2022; Whereas emissions of carbon dioxide from the Fayette Power Plant account for approximately 80% of the emissions controlled by Austin Energy and there is no way to meet the goals of the Austin Energy 2030 Resource Plan without ending our use of coal; Therefore, Resolved, the Electric Utility Commission forms a Fayette Power Plant Resource Plan Working Group that will collaborate with Austin Energy to explore options for reducing and ending our use of coal as soon as possible, including: Continued negotiations with the LCRA to either shut down a unit at Fayette, or virtually shut down the equivalent amount of coal-fired power plants through running the unit less by the end of 2022, or another date in the near future, such as 2023 or 2024; Expanded use of REACH to bid into the market at a higher price, and therefore reduce the use of coal; Expansion of zero-carbon resources such as solar and storage at or near the Fayette plant to help in the transition away from coal sooner. Resolved, to the extent the Resource Management Commission also takes a similar action, the EUC working group can meet in person or virtually with members of the RMC to discuss these options, and jointly consider solutions. Resolved, the Fayette Power Plant Resource Plan working group will present recommendations to the full EUC for possible action no later than January 31st, …
Item 23 Electric Utility Commission 2022 Meeting Schedule The Electric Utility Commission meets monthly on the second Monday of the month, unless otherwise determined by the Commission. the regular meeting day conflicts with a holiday, the meeting will be held on the following Monday. Meetings are held at 6:00 p.m. in the Shudde Fath Conference Room at Austin Energy HQ, 4815 Mueller Blvd. Changes to the above regarding date, time or location will be noted on meeting agendas. If MEETING DATES January 10, 2022 February 14, 2022 March 21, 2022 April 11, 2022 May 9, 2022 June 13, 2022 July 11, 2022 August 8, 2022 September 12, 2022 October 17, 2022 November 14, 2022 CANCELLED DATES March 14, 2022* October 10, 2022** December 12, 2022*** *AISD/UT/etc. Spring Break **Columbus/Indigineous Peoples Day ***No subsequent Council Meetings in Dec
Item 2 Posting Language ..Title Authorize award of a contract with KBS Electrical Distributors Inc., to provide a station service voltage transformer, in an amount not to exceed $67,000. (Note: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9D Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the goods required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established). ..Body Lead Department Purchasing Office. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Purchasing Language: The Purchasing Office issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) 1100 PMC1001REBID for this good. The solicitation was issued on July 12, 2021 and closed on July 27, 2021. Of the four offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the lowest responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Solicitation Documents. Prior Council Action: For More Information: Inquiries should be directed to the City Manager’s Agenda Office, at 512-974-2991 or AgendaOffice@austintexas.gov NOTE: Respondents to this solicitation, and their representatives, shall continue to direct inquiries to the solicitation’s Authorized Contact Persons: Perla Colon at, 512-322-3550 or Perla.Colon@austintexas.gov or Liz Lock at, 512-322-6251 or Liz.Lock@austintexas.gov. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: November 8, 2021 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utilities Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide a 362kV class oil-free station service voltage transformer (SSVT). This transformer is cleaner and environmentally responsible, preventing oil spills throughout the substation and eliminating the need to dispose of oil. The SSVT will be installed inside Austin Energy’s new Cistern substation interconnecting solar energy to Austin Energy’s transmission system. This SSVT will reduce voltage, while increasing the electrical current required for the proper functioning of air conditioning and protective relays. ..Strategic Outcome(s) Strategic Outcome(s): Government that Works for All. Item 3 Posting Language ..Title Ratify a contract with Control Components Inc., to provide an intermediate pressure drum control valve and spare parts, in the amount of $75,400. (Note: This contract is exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9D Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established). ..Body Lead Department Purchasing Office. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Purchasing Language: Ratification. Prior Council Action: Fiscal Note Funding was available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Capital …
October 2021 October 2021 Animal Services Report ANIMAL SERVICES REPORT Animal Services News birds. Animal Protection • The live outcome percentage for October was 97.8 percent. • A total of 1,249 animals were brought to the shelter which included 574 dogs, 607 cats, 62 wild animals and 6 • A total of 734 animals were adopted (315 dogs, 390 cats, 1 bird, and 28 small pets). • A total of 139 dogs and cats were returned to their owners (RTOs and RTO-Adopt). • Animal Protection Officers (APOs) returned 35 animals to their owners in the field during the month of October. • Officers handed out 42 fencing assistance applications, impounded 142 injured animals and delivered 110 wildlife • Officers entered 221 rabies exposure reports and submitted 45 specimens for rabies testing. • 2 microchips were implanted in the field. animals to Austin Wildlife Rescue. 8 positive results, all bats. • 31 total coyote related activities o 14 sightings o 2 observations o 6 wild sick (mange) o 3 encounters o 6 incidents • Out of 31 coyote related activities, 23 fell within the reported behavior types (sighting, encounter, and incident). • Encounters: Encounters and Incidents: Pets were a factor in all activities. 44% of encounters/incidents involved mange coyotes o 2 encounters involved coyotes chasing unattended cats in yards (no attack) o 1 encounter involved a coyote entering a yard at night while a dog and human were present (no attack) o 2 incidents involved a coyote injuring unattended livestock in yards o 3 incidents involved coyotes taking unattended cats in yards o 1 incident involved coyotes taking an unattended dog in a natural space • 44 wildlife calls were made that involved activity by raccoon, bat, snake, opossum, fox, bird, skunk, rabbit, turtle, coyote, squirrel, and unknown. Volunteer, Foster and Rescue Programs October 2021 Animal Services Report • A total of 166 volunteers donated 1,555 hours during October. • The Volunteer Coordinators held 6 orientations for new volunteers in October, introducing 138 people to the shelter programs. 28 new volunteers attended their first training or mentor shifts in October. • More than 200 families provided foster care, and a total of 158 animals were adopted directly from foster care. • There are 1,325 approved fosters in GivePulse, and 90 new foster applications were processed. • There are currently 273 animals in foster homes. • 251 animals were transferred to 30 …
Belinda Hare for Animal Advisory Commission 2022 Proposed Meeting Schedule Animal Advisory Commission Proposed Meeting Schedule, 2022 The City of Austin’s Animal Advisory Commission meets on the second Monday of every month, 6 p.m.: • Monday, January 10 • Monday, February 14 (Valentine’s Day) • Monday, March 14 • Monday, April 11 • Monday, May 9 • Monday, June 13 • Monday, July 11 • Monday, August 8 • Monday, September 12 • Monday, October 10 • Monday, November 14 • Monday, December 12
LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION Monday, November 8, 2021 7:00 p.m. City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, Room 1401 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Austin, Texas 78752 District Commissioner 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Kannou (Kimberly) Curette VACANT Victor Martinez Holly Kirby Ruben Baeza Rebecca Dreke VACANT Saul Gonzalez District 9 10 Mayor At-Large At-Large At-Large At-Large Commissioner Nan Dowling Brandon Wollerson Marti Bier Grant Loveless Charles Curry Ryn Gonzales (Chair) Melissa Taylor (Vice Chair) CALL TO ORDER AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – Each speaker will have 3 minutes to speak. 1. MOTION TO SUSPEND ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- October 11, 2021 3. REGULAR BUSINESS – The commission may act or make recommendations on the following topics: a. Presentation by Breathe with Pride Coalition. (Sponsor: Wollerson; Strategic Outcome: Government That Works for All) b. Discussion and action on a recommendation concerning the FY22-23 budget process. (Sponsor: Curry; Strategic Outcome: Government That Works for All) c. Update from the Quality of Life Study Working Group concerning public briefings, town halls, and potential sub-working groups. (Sponsor: Taylor; Strategic Outcome: Government That Works for All) ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Staff Liaison Alyssa Parra at 512-974-2834 or email Alyssa.parra@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission, please contact Alyssa Parra at (512) 974-2834.
D-1/1LATE BACKUP From: To: Subject: Date: Mark Hoelscher Ramirez, Elaine Board of Adjustment: Case number C15-2021-0100 Monday, November 01, 2021 11:04:37 AM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Elaine- I'm emailing you back regarding the request for rezoning on Kinney Ave. My Name: C. Mark Hoelscher Address: 1108 Kinney Ave, Austin 78704 Phone Number: 512.975.9117 Case C15-2021-0100 Comments: In our opinion, please allow for the rezoning of the subject property at 1003 Kinney Ave. The use of the property for an SF-3 single family with pool should be allowed, it is within the former use of the property. As a favor, could an amendment be added to the allowed SF-3 rezoning to prevent the future addition of an ABU on the lot. Thank you to you and your department for reaching out to us as neighbors and "stakeholders." Best regards, Mark Hoelscher CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. D-1/2LATE BACKUP Austin Stowell Ramirez, Elaine From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: 2021-000085 BA - Notice of Support SUPPORT Monday, November 08, 2021 6:33:40 AM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** My name is Austin Stowell. I Ama Zilker neighbor live at 904 Ethel St and am writing a letter of support in favor of Case # 2021-000085 BA for the property located at 1003 Kinney. The design is far superior than the ubiquitous Hardie plan structures in the neighborhood being erected by many spec builders and will help contribute, not detract to the neighborhood character. The existing structure is in poor condition. All buildings have a natural life.. The IRS limits the functional life of a building to 27.5 years. This particular structure is in disrepair and not economically feasible to be repaired. Every property owner deserves the right to replace their existing home. In this case, the zoning does not allow for reasonable use of the land. I think the Board is justified in approving the request because reasonable use is currently excluded. The property is unique to the area. I am aware of only 3 lots in Zilker that are less than 5750 square feet that are not exempted from variance by the age of the plat. The property is clearly unique and not …
5700 Grover Ave. and 5612 Roosevelt Ave. Variance Request - Multifamily C15-2021-0096 Board of Adjustment November 8, 2021 David Hartman 1 E-5/ PRESENTATION - CORRECTED/1 Project Overview 4.135 acres, comprised of former Dart Bowl bowling alley at 5700 Grover Avenue and a vacant lot at 5612 Roosevelt Avenue. August 2021 City Council approved rezoning Ordinance No. 20210826-099 that zoned the property MF-6-CO-NP. Proposed Recreational Trail connects Woodrow Pocket Park/Recreational Trail to Roosevelt Avenue and Theckla Terrace. Voluntary 10% affordable housing, via recorded Private Restrictive Covenant with Habitat/HomeBase. Requesting following variances: • Maximum 8’ fence height along the western Property line adjacent to single family housing along Woodrow Avenue per agreement with Brentwood Neighborhood Association, and • Compatibility height standards related to adjacent McCallum High School tennis courts/running track/sports field located to the east of the Property along Grover Avenue.. 2 E-5/ PRESENTATION - CORRECTED/2 Project Location 3 E-5/ PRESENTATION - CORRECTED/3 MF-3-NP MF-6-CO-NP 4 E-5/ PRESENTATION - CORRECTED/4 1. Compatibility (east and west property line). 2. Conditional Overlay approved via rezoning ordinance 8-26-21. a. Max 45’ Height and 4 Stories. b. Enhanced 40’ building setback along west property line. 3. CWQZ. 4. Floodplain. 5. Easements. 6. Firelane along south and west property line. 7. PARD recreational trail along south and west property line. 5 E-5/ PRESENTATION - CORRECTED/5 Compatibility Triggered by SF-3 Zoning to East McCallum High School (Tennis Courts/Running Track/Baseball Field) 6 E-5/ PRESENTATION - CORRECTED/6 Compatibility Constraints E-5/ PRESENTATION - CORRECTED/7 Property Constraints (Floodplain, CWQZ, Easements) 88 E-5/ PRESENTATION - CORRECTED/8 Proposed PARD Recreational Trail Connecting to Adjacent PARD Woodrow Park/Trail 99 E-5/ PRESENTATION - CORRECTED/9 Area Street Views 1010 E-5/ PRESENTATION - CORRECTED/10 Area Street Views 11 11 E-5/ PRESENTATION - CORRECTED/11 Preliminary Concept Plan 1 212 E-5/ PRESENTATION - CORRECTED/12 Requested Variances (Supported by Brentwood Neighborhood Association) 1. LDC Section 25-2-1063 Compatibility Height requirements of Article 10, Compatibility Standards, Division 2 – Development Standards, (C)(2) (Height Limitations and Setbacks for Large Sites) to increase the height limit from 3 stories and 40 feet (required/permitted) to 4 stories and 45 feet (requested) in order to erect a 4 story apartment building. Request is applicable to east property line only. 2. LDC Section 25-2-1063 Compatibility Height requirements of Article 10, Compatibility Standards, Division 2 – Development Standards, (C)(3) (Height Limitations and Setbacks for Large Sites) to increase the allowed height of a structure more than 100 feet but …
Proposed changes to Board of adjustment Rules of Procedure ARTICLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS Add "(C) MEETINGS 1. The regular meetings of the Board of Adjustment shall be held at 5:30PM on the second Monday of each month at Austin City Hall. 2. Any matters postponed at the request of the Board of Adjustment will be placed at the beginning of the agenda at the Board’s next meeting. 3. Any matters postponed at the request of the applicant will be placed on the agenda at the Board’s next meeting after matters categorized by Article I (C)2 4. At 10:00 PM, the Board may, in its discretion, extend the meeting if necessary." ARTICLE V. HEARINGS AND DECISIONS (B) Order of Business. Add “Who will call each matter will be determined before the meeting by the chair” to the beginning. Move “The chair shall administer an oath to all persons providing testimony or other evidence” to follow “After the chair calls the meeting to order,” Insert “Either the chair or” in front of “the staff liaison shall call each matter in the order” So that it reads: Who will call each matter will be determined before the meeting by the chair. After the chair calls the meeting to order, the chair shall administer an oath to all persons providing testimony or other evidence. Either the chair or the staff liaison shall call each matter in the order filed and shall announce the case number, the name of the applicant, and the location of the property. The staff liaison shall describe the nature of the case and advise the Board of any communications received. F-3/LATE BACKUP-1
City Council & City Manager, Adjustment; and WHEREAS, since the opening of City Hall it has hosted the meetings of the Board of WHEREAS, the Board of Adjustment is a quasi-judicial sovereign board that has an impact on the development and growth of the City of Austin; and WHEREAS, sovereign boards are held to a higher standard than advisory boards and commissions; and business hours; and WHEREAS, land use board and commission public hearings take place outside normal WHEREAS, the Board of Adjustment is not a city department or service; and WHEREAS, City management has decided to move the meetings of the Board of Adjustment, the Planning Commission, and the Zoning and Platting Commission to the City of Austin Permitting and Development Center (PDC) at Highland Mall without informing the Board or the public; and WHEREAS, moving the Board of Adjustment public hearings to the PDC places an undue burden on the public, the staff and the board members; and WHEREAS, public hearings for variances, special exceptions, and administrative appeals by the Board of Adjustment should be in the same location as city council and other land use commissions to avoid confusing the public; and WHEREAS, PDC signage is lacking, with only small signs on the glass doors facing Wilhelmina Delco Drive, the PDC’s official address, making it easy for participants to miss, yet the public entrance is on Thomas Hatfield Way; and WHEREAS, seven high-frequency bus routes serve City Hall including two MetroRapids, yet only two high-frequency bus routes – the 7 and the 337 – and the Red Line serve the PDC, and the bus stops are closer to City Hall than they are to the PDC; and WHEREAS, the safety and security of participants is paramount and City Hall has metal detectors, security immediately outside the chamber and secure parking; and WHEREAS, Highland Mall is a construction zone so pedestrians and transit riders will have to walk past empty lots at night including a vacated lot used for surface parking across the street from the PDC, while City Hall is in the middle of an active, walkable downtown; and WHEREAS, City Hall has a dais, computers on the dais, work tables for staff and comfortable, permanent chairs for the public while the PDC facility at Highland Mall is a multi- purpose room; and WHEREAS, there is no reason operationally to move the Board of Adjustment meetings to …
CITY OF AUSTIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT A R P A F O O D A C C E S S C O M M U N I T Y - O W N E D F O O D R E T A I L I N I T I A T I V E DONALD JACKSON, BUSINESS PROCESS CONSULTANT NOVEMBER 2021 Community-Owned Food Retail Purpose: Support the development of a cooperative and/or non-profit grocery store in an underserved area of Austin. Supporting City Council Resolutions: • Resolution 20160303-20 (Food Access Resolution) • Healthy Food Access Initiative (Response to 20160303-20) • Resolution 20210112-043 Northeast Austin Planning - Includes supporting the development of grocery stores • Resolution 201020802-072 – Food Sector Economic Analysis C I T Y O F A U S T I N R E D E V E L O P M E N T 00/00/00 2 Community-Owned Food Retail Purpose: Support the development of a cooperative and/or non-profit grocery store in an underserved area of Austin. Supporting City Council Resolutions: • Resolution 20210325-111 and 20210325-66 - Prioritizes addressing food insecurity using American Rescue Plan Funding • 2021-2022 Budget Rider 1B-20210811105337 – Reaffirms “planning and designing of at least one community-owned and/or community-controlled grocery store in an area lacking healthy food retail” C I T Y O F A U S T I N R E D E V E L O P M E N T 00/00/00 3 Community-Owned Food Retail: The Plan Phase I Phase 2 Store Pilot Community Engagement Critical Leadership Development Milestones Funds for Memberships Feasibility Business Planning Review to Proceed Ongoing Support Planning for the Future City Council Engagement Regular Updates on Review of Regular Updates on Project Progress Project Progress Phase I Results Project Review and Future Options Evaluation of Project Options C I T Y O F A U S T I N R E D E V E L O P M E N T 00/00/00 4 Community-Owned Food Retail: The Plan (Fall 2021) Request for Proposals for a consultant team to lead community organizing, business and feasibility analysis, and pilot launch of a community- owned grocery store. • Phase I: Organizing and Development (Spring 2022-Fall 2023) • Pre-feasibility preparation • Extensive community engagement • Robust feasibility analysis and business planning • Recommendations on store location, format, and structure • Cultivation of a Leadership Team and a Founding Member Cohort …
Austin Community-Owned Food Retail Initiative The Austin Community-Owned Food Retail Initiative is an effort to open a new community-owned grocery store in an Austin neighborhood lacking access to healthy food retail options. This project is funded by $500,000 from Austin’s allocation from the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Three Step Plan 1. Engage residents to gauge interest and support 2. Develop a business plan for the community grocery store 3. Open a small-scale model to test the grocery store concept The City of Austin will hire a skilled third-party administrator to assist with the Austin Community-Owned Food Retail Initiative. Phase I: Organizing and Development (Spring 2022 - Fall 2023) • Community engagement and organizing • Business planning and feasibility studying • Store planning (e.g., location, format, structure) • Steering Committee and Member Cohort development Phase I: Critical Milestones • Steering Committee has seven to nine members • Member Cohort has at least 300 households • Business plan and feasibility study proves the store will be sustainable Phase II: Pilot Operations (Fall 2023 - Winter 2024) • Provide seed funding • Launch pilot operations • Ongoing assistance and support www.austintexas.gov/edd Questions? Email edd@austintexas.gov Follow @AustinEconDev on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube
