RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION September 21, 2021 6:30 p.m. Austin Energy Headquarters; 1st Floor; Shudde Fath Conference Room 4815 Mueller Blvd., Austin, Texas 78723 AGENDA Members: Jonathan Blackburn, Chair (District 8) Kaiba White, Vice Chair (District 2) Vacant (District 1) Sam Angoori (District 3) Shane Johnson (District 4) Tom “Smitty” Smith (District 5) Louis Stone (District 6) Kelly Davis (District 7) Dana Harmon (District 9) Rebecca Brenneman (District 10) Lisa Chavarria (Mayor) For more information, please visit: www.austintexas.gov/rmc CALL MEETING TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers must be present and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve minutes of the August 17, 2021 Resource Management Commission meeting. NEW BUSINESS – CONSENT ( ) = Target Council Meeting Date; [ ] = RCA Type 2. 3. (9/30) [Austin Energy] Authorize issuance of energy efficiency program rebates by Austin Energy during Fiscal Year 2021-22, in an amount not to exceed $2,700,000 for multifamily energy efficiency rebates and $3,350,000 for commercial and small business energy efficiency rebates, for a total combined amount not to exceed $6,050,000. (9/30) [Austin Water] Approve a resolution authorizing Austin Water to continue a pilot program and issue incentives during Fiscal Year 2021-2022 for alternative onsite water reuse systems for large new commercial and multi-family developments under the utility’s new regulatory framework, in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $1,000,000, and not to exceed $500,000 for each individual project. STAFF REPORTS AND BRIEFINGS 4. Briefing from Texas Gas Service on weatherization, climate, and energy efficiency programs. T he 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 call (512) 322-6450 at least 48 hours before the meeting date. T TY users route through Relay T exas at 711. For more information on the Resource Management Commission , please call Natasha Goodwin (512) 322-6505. 5. Water Loss and Mitigation Briefing. 6. Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Customer Energy Solutions Proposed Budget Presentation. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 7. Discuss potential future agenda items. ADJOURN T he 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 …
ITEM 2 Posting Language ..Tit le Authorize issuance of energy efficiency program rebates by Austin Energy during Fiscal Year 2021-22, in an amount not to exceed $2,700,000 for multifamily energy efficiency rebates and $3,350,000 for commercial and small business energy efficiency rebates, for a total combined amount not to exceed $6,050,000. ..D e Lead Department Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Prior Council Action: 20200917-002- Council approved the authorization of energy efficiency program rebates by Austin Energy during Fiscal Year 2020-21 for multifamily energy efficiency rebates and for commercial and small business energy efficiency rebates. For More Information: Jeff Vice, Director, Local Government Relations (512) 322-6087; Manuel Garza, Interim Director, Energy Efficiency Services (512) 972-9538. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: September 13, 2021 – The Electric Utility Commission was cancelled due to lack of quorum. September 21, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Energy’s energy efficiency rebate programs provide customer incentives to reduce energy demand and associated costs, benefiting all electric utility customers and the utility. This authorization will allow Austin Energy to issue rebates to multifamily, commercial and small business customers during Fiscal Year 2021 - 2022 (FY22) for energy efficiency improvements in accordance with program guidelines and up to a combined amount of $6,050,000. The aggregate rebate approval request approved in FY20 and FY21 reflects our continued commitment to be responsive and flexible to customer needs by reducing the wait time needed to be reimbursed for energy efficiency upgrades. These customers will receive an average of three upgrades per unit (e.g., smart thermostats, lighting, solar screens, HVAC tune-up, etc.), helping to reduce their energy costs during the continued economic uncertainty. The aggregate approval ensures program continuity by assuring that contractors and property managers/owners would receive rebate funding promptly which is even more important in these uncertain economic times. As per current practice, Austin Energy staff will continue to provide a monthly report that summarizes the Commercial, Small Business, and Multifamily program pipeline (including leads, active, and paid projects). For all projects that will exceed $61,000 in rebates, the report will also include measures installed, expected savings, and other relevant data. Therefore, Austin Energy requests authorization to issue up to $2,700,000 in multifamily energy efficiency rebates and $3,350,000 in commercial and small business energy efficiency rebates during Fiscal Year …
ITEM 3 Posting Language ..Tit le Approve a resolution authorizing Austin Water to continue a pilot program and issue incentives during Fiscal Year 2021-2022 for alternative onsite water reuse systems for large new commercial and multi-family developments under the utility’s new regulatory framework, in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $1,000,000, and not to exceed $500,000 for each individual project. ..D e Lead Department Austin Water. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Prior Council Action: November 29, 2018 – City Council approved the Water Forward Plan on a 10-0 vote. December 11, 2019 – City Council voted to approve the Land Development Code Revision directing Austin Water to establish a regulatory program and an incentive program for onsite Water Reuse Systems on first reading on a 7-4 vote. February 13, 2020 – City Council voted to approve the Land Development Code Revision directing Austin Water to establish a regulatory program and an incentive program for Onsite Water Reuse Systems on second reading on a 7-4 vote. December 10, 2020 – City Council voted to approve an ordinance establishing City Code Chapter 15-13 relating to treatment, monitoring, and reporting regulations for Onsite Water Reuse Systems on a 10 -0 vote. April 22, 2021 – City Council voted to initially approve the Pilot Incentive Program for Onsite Water Reuse Systems for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 for the installation of alternative onsite water reuse systems up to a total aggregate amount of $1,000,000 and not to exceed $500,000 for each project on a 10-1 vote. For More Information: Inquiries can be directed to Austin Water Assistant Director Kevin Critendon at kevin.critendon@austintexas.gov or 512-972-0191, or Austin Water Division Manager Kevin Kluge at 512- 972-0400 or Kevin.Kluge@austintexas.gov, or Austin Water Division Manager Shwetha Pandurangi at Shwetha.pandurangi@austintexas.gov or 512-974-3514, or to the City Manager’s Agenda Office, at 512-974- 2991 or AgendaOffice@austintexas. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: September 1, 2021 – Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Musgrove, Fisher and Turrieta absent and one vacancy. September 21, 2021 – To be reviewed by the Resource Management Commission. Additional Backup Information: A recommendation in the 2018 Water Forward Plan (Plan) approved by city council included the development and adoption of an ordinance requiring the use of alternative onsite water for large, new commercial and multi-family development. The Plan included making this …
AUSTIN WATER Water Loss and Mitigation Briefing ITEM 5 Matt Cullen, P.E. September 21, 2021 Water Loss and Mitigation Briefing September 21, 2021 Overview: Austin Water’s water distribution system includes 3,965 miles of pipeline ranging in size from 2-inch diameter to 84-inch diameter pipes. While all water systems experience water loss, Austin Water has a multi- pronged approach to increase accuracy of our measurements and reduce sources of water loss in our system. On-going participation in industry best practices and innovations Fast response to reported leaks Infrastructure renewal investments Proactive detection and prevention Agenda Measuring Water Loss Performance Indicators for Water Loss Austin Water Performance Production Meter Validation Project Strategies to Address Water Loss Summary and Questions Measuring Water Loss American Water Works Association methodology: Plant Production Meter Volumes Known and Estimated Water Use (metered-billed, fire fighting, flushing, etc.) Water Loss Performance Indicators Infrastructure Leak Index (ILI) Real Water Losses/Unavoidable Real Loss Based on miles of main, system pressure, and number of connections Benchmarks: • 1.0 – Theoretical perfection • 2.0 – Excellent performance • 3.0-5.0 – Texas Water Development Board suggested range Austin Water’s Performance Infrastructure Leakage Index Lead pipe 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 TWDB SUGGESTED RANGE FY 08 FY 09 FY 10 FY 11 FY 12 FY13 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 ILI is within Texas Water Development Board’s suggested range Total water loss is increasing Austin Water’s Performance Water Loss Metrics Comparison Lead pipe 25.0 20.0 15.0 10.0 5.0 0.0 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 ILI Leaks/100 Miles of Main Industry Average Leaks/100 Miles of Main ILI is not tracking the same as our other metrics Production Meter Validation Project Consultant performed meter validation at all three plants (37 meters) Preliminary take-aways: • Not all meters were calibrated correctly • Some plant meters have errors in excess of ±5% • Errors are variable • Impact on previous calculations are not clear Action items: • Refine calibration procedures • Make recommended corrections and improvements • Repeat validation process after improvements are completed Strategies to Address Water Loss Response to reported leaks Percent of Leaks responded to in under 3 hours 100.0 90.0 80.0 70.0 60.0 50.0 40.0 30.0 20.0 10.0 …
Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 9/9/2021 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 76 69 Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily 12 2 28 12 288 208 98 Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation FY21 Paid and Verification Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation FY21 Paid and Verification 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 necessary. Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 9/9/2021 Table 1: Multifamily and Multifamily Income Qualified – Estimated RCA Project Pipeline (for estimated rebates >$62k) Program Latest Workflow Enrollment(s) # Location Name Installation Address Council District kW savings kWh savings $ Incentive Measures Planned Total # of Units Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Paid 1209470, 1209471 Bridge at Terracina* 8100 N. MoPac Expressway 10 131.8 328,284 $174,708 Installation 2201 Montopolis Dr 3 216.0 593,241 $281,549 1231787, 1231196, 1231197 Trove Eastside* Bexley Anderson Mill Multifamily Paid 1212346 8601 Anderson Mill 6 272.0 666,441 $251,134 Multifamily Installation 1225046 7 248.0 514,514 $241,049 Park Crestview* 8220 Research Blvd Svrd SB Installation 1233990 4 141.1 311,145 $106,790 Palms on Lamar* 8600 …
ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE COMMISSION September 21st, 2021 at 6:00 PM ONE TEXAS CENTER 505 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX 78704 BOARD MEMBERS: Vince Cobalis, Pramod Patil, Pooja Sethi, Kirk Yoshida, Sarah Chen, Meena Mutyala, Ketan Patel, Shubhada Saxena, Kuo Yang, Fang Fang, and Hanna Huang CALL TO ORDER: CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Consider approval of minutes from the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission (AAQOLAC) meetings on: a. August 24, 2021 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Workgroup/Project Reports 1. Asian American Resource Center (AARC) Workgroup 2. Health and Community Engagement Workgroup 3. Arts & Culture Workgroup 4. Human Resources Workgroup 5. Business Planning Workgroup 6. Public Safety / Policing Project c. Follow-up Items: 1. Update on AARC Master Plan 3. STAFF BRIEFING None this month. b. Update on the Joint Inclusion Committee meeting (Commissioner Cobalis) 2. Update on FY 2022 Budget Recommendation Process (Commissioner Yoshida) 4. NEW BUSINESS Yoshida) a. Update and discussion on the I-35 Capital Express project (Commissioner b. Discussion and possible action on the preliminary map of the new City Council district boundaries (Commissioner Sethi) c. Discussion on FY 2022 AAQoL Advisory Commission goals and priorities (Commissioner Yoshida) 5. INFORMATION SHARING 6. FUTURE AGENDA b. Project Connect update 7. ADJOURNMENT a. Update on the Central Health Pandemic Equity Committee recommendations to City Council (Commissioner Cobalis) a. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation to City Council regarding the activation of the Joint Cultural Committee 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 two days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call ena enakshi, Equity Office, at (512) 978-1569, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission, please contact ena enakshi at (512) 978-1569.
ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION AGENDA Tuesday, September 21, 2021 The Zoning and Platting Commission will convene at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX. Some members of the Zoning and Platting Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Cesar Acosta Nadia Barrera-Ramirez –Chair Timothy Bray Ann Denkler – Parliamentarian Betsy Greenberg David King - Secretary Jolene Kiolbassa – Vice-Chair Ellen Ray Hank Smith Carrie Thompson Roy Woody EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Zoning & Platting Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the start of the meeting will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from September 7, 2021. Attorney: Erika Lopez, 512-974-3588 Commission Liaison: Andrew Rivera, 512-974-6508 B. PUBLIC HEARINGS C14-2021-0003 - Sun Auto; District 6 2610-½ South Lakeline Boulevard, Buttercup Creek Watershed 1. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Ozone Technology Inc. (Thomas J. Wolf, Jr.) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Pohl Partners (Jennie Braasch) LR to GR Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-2021-0126 - 7911 and 8001 N FM 620 Rd; District 6 7911 and 8001 North FM 620 Road, Bull Creek Watershed Joseph F. Lucas and Margaret Lucas Smith Robertson LLP (David Hartman) W/LO-CO, LR-MU-CO, CS-CO to MF-2 Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department C14-2021-0091 - The Rhett; District 1 1000 E. Yager Lane, Walnut Creek Watershed 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Zydeco Development Corporation (Eric Marcella) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Thrower Design, LLC (A. Ron Thrower) LR-CO to GR-MU Recommendation of GR-MU-CO Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department 4. Zoning: C14-2021-0122 - Rees Tract; District 5 10221 David Moore Drive, Slaughter Creek Watershed Location: Owner/Applicant: Charles and Janice Rees Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Dunaway Associates (Meg Greenfield) I-RR to SF-5 Pending; Postponement request by the Staff to October 5, …
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CASE C14-2021-0003 (SUN AUTO) From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Andreina Davila-Quintero Sirwaitis, Sherri RE: Request for PD Zoning off of S. Rivera Circle Thursday, September 16, 2021 11:34:44 AM CP-logo-H-CMYK(ai9)[Converted]_0d1c0728-5141-4dff-9823-81ea96f2e8a2.png *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Good morning Sherri. I hope I find you well. Thank you for your email. We have not received an application to rezone this property to PD. I have spoken to the property owner and Ms. Braasch regarding the PD request and application process; however, the application has not been submitted as of today. The only case we have on file is the former rezoning case when they were requesting Neighborhood Business with a Conditional Overlay (NB-CO). If I may be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to let me know. Thank you, ADQ Andreina Davila-Quintero, AICP Assistant Director of Development Services Development Services 450 Cypress Creek Rd., Bldg. 2 Cedar Park, Texas 78613 Phone: 512-401-5057 From: Sirwaitis, Sherri <Sherri.Sirwaitis@austintexas.gov> Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2021 10:57 AM To: Planning Division <Planning@cedarparktexas.gov> Subject: Request for PD Zoning off of S. Rivera Circle Importance: High Hello, It is my understanding that Jennie Braasch, with Pohl Partners, has a rezoning case in where she is requesting PD zoning for a property off of South Rivera Circle. The City of Austin is currently processing a rezoning request to the south of this site at 2610 ½ South Lakeline Boulevard (Please see attached zoning case report for Sun Auto, case C14-2021-0003). Could let me know the status of Ms. Braasch’s rezoning request in Cedar Park? The City of Austin Zoning and Platting Commission will review case C14-2021-0003 again on September 21, 2021 and would like to know what is occurring on the adjacent property to the north within Cedar Park. I appreciate your help! Thank you, Sherri Sirwaitis City of Austin Housing & Planning Department sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov 512-974-3057(office) 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.
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: Victoria Sirwaitis, Sherri Rivera, Andrew; Ron Thrower FW: The Rhett - 1000 E Yager Lane Thursday, September 16, 2021 6:07:09 PM image001.png *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Sherri and Andrew – it occurred to me that I had not shared the following email chain with a number of Q&A from discussions with the Neighborhood. Please include this in back-up for Tuesday. Thank you, Victoria Haase Thrower Design www.throwerdesign.com Mail: P.O. Box 41957 Austin, Texas 78704 512-998-5900 Cell 512-476-4456 Office From: Victoria Sent: Thursday, September 9, 2021 1:02 PM To: Cc: Ron Thrower <> Subject: RE: The Rhett - 1000 E Yager Lane Good Afternoon All, We’ve received some additional questions that are addresses below. 1. How will the privacy be maintained for homes that back up to the west side of Copperfield Drive? The structures on the three lots (addressed from Zeller Lane) are nearly 300ft and more from the proposed structures to be built. This creates a significant buffer such that the new units will not be looming over the yards of those homes. The houses on Markham that back up to the subject tract are, at a minimum, 134feet and as far as 189ft from the proposed buildings. In addition to trees being preserved on the property, more trees will be planted with some along Copperfield Drive. 2. Additional concerns that the proposed development will be run-down and not taken care of. Reiterating that as an affordable housing development, the owner is required to keep ownership of the development for a minimum of 15 years. Therefore, this will not be a scenario where the property is developed and flipped to someone else with little to no knowledge of these conversations/concerns. Further, there will be state and local oversight, with various inspections, some occurring annually, to ensure that the project is meeting the requirements of the program. It is in the best interest of the landowner to keep the property in good standing because if not, the landowner/developer will have financial penalties/repercussions. 3. Is this development Section 8 housing? No. 4. How much are the proposed rents? The following are the rent maximums according to 2021 Austin Metropolitan Statistical Area data and are subject to change over time as the data changes. This development is proposed to have all units at 60% or 50% MFI levels. Therefore, a family of 4 …
POSTPONEMENT REQUEST FOR CASE C14-2021-0091 - THE RHETT From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: rabmcniel "rabmcniel" Sirwaitis, Sherri; "taossey"; "rabmcniel" additional information RE: Request for hearing to be moved Thursday, September 16, 2021 5:24:06 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Sherri, This is the Case information that I was referring to in my earlier email. Thank You, Rachel McNiel CASE: C14-2021-0091 (The Rhett) DISTRICT: 1 ZONING FROM: LR-CO TO: GR-MU ADDRESS: 1000 East Yager Lane SITE AREA: 2.68 acres (116,740 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Zydeco Development Corporation AGENT: Thrower Design, LLC (A. Ron Thrower) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) ----------------------------------------- From: rabmcniel To: "Sherri.Sirwaitis@austintexas.gov", "taossey", "rabmcniel" Cc: Sent: Thursday September 16 2021 5:17:40PM Subject: Request for hearing to be moved Sherri, Westview Canyon HOA is requesting that the hearing concerning Case SP-2021-0264C, which is scheduled for September 21, be rescheduled for a later date. We are requesting an October date; however, not Tuesday October 5. Tuesday October 5 is National Neighborhood Night Out and our HOA is holding an outdoor event for the neighborhood. We require additional time to meet with the developer as the neighboring HOA. We have also updated our City Registration and we are requesting that all notifications be sent to: Westview Canyon HOA c/o Rachel McNiel, president 12305 Zeller Lane Austin, Tx. 78753 Thank you, Rachel McNiel 512-913-1382 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.
From: To: Subject: Date: Rodney K. Bennett Graham, Mark 911/915 West Dittmar Tuesday, September 21, 2021 11:14:40 AM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Mark, please accept this request for a postponement of our case until Oct 5th. Thank you, Rodney K. Bennett Bennett Consulting 529 Evening Star Kyle, Texas 78640 Rodney 512-627-7227 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.
Austin Resource Management Commission Jasmine King-Bush Energy Efficiency Program Supervisor Larry Graham Strategic Advocacy Manager Energy Efficiency Program 2022-2024 Conservation Adjustment Clause • Texas Gas Service will provide the City of Austin Resource Management Commission (“Commission”) or successor board or commission the proposed program selection and budget no later than 45 days prior to a budget filing. The Commission will review the program selection and budget, provide input and make a recommendation to the City of Austin. Public comment and/or input shall be heard by the Commission during these meetings. 2 Proposed 2022-24 Budget and Programs: Proposed Changes • Sunset: Annual Furnace Tune-Up rebate • Rebate Revision: Natural Gas Tankless Water Heaters - Residential Retrofit: reduce the rebate for the 0.82 UEF units from $650 to $400 - We will offer a new $650 rebate for the higher efficiency (0.93 UEF) tankless water heater - New Residential Construction: reduce rebate for the 0.82 UEF unit from $400 to $275 - We will offer a new $425 rebate for the higher efficiency (0.93 UEF) tankless water heater • Conservation Adjustment Charge reduction for residential customers from $1.19/mo. to $1.09/mo. 3 Questions 4
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, September 21, 2021 The Resource Management Commission convened in-person on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 in accordance with social distancing protocols necessitated by the COVID 19 pandemic. Commissioners in Attendance : Jonathon Blackburn, Chair (District 8); Kaiba White, Vice Chair (District 2); Shane Johnson (District 4); Louis Stone (District 6); Dana Harmon (District 9); Lisa Chavarria (Mayor) Vacancy (District 1) Commissioners Absent: Sam Angoori (District 3); Tom “Smitty” Smith (District 5) Kelly Davis (District 7), Rebecca Brenneman (District 10) CALL TO ORDER – Chair Blackburn called the meeting to order at 6:47 p.m. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: Paul Robbins- Texas Gas Service conservation programs. Consent Items: APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve minutes of the August 17, 2021 meeting. A motion to recommend was made on Commissioner Harmon’s motion, Commissioner Chavarria’s second; failed on a 4-1-1 vote, with Commissioner White voting against, Commissioner Stone abstaining, Commissioners Angoori, Brenneman, Davis, and Smith absent, and one vacancy. NEW BUSINESS – CONSENT ( ) = Target Council Meeting Date; [ ] = RCA Type 2. (9/30) [Austin Energy] Authorize issuance of energy efficiency program rebates by Austin Energy during Fiscal Year 2021-22, in an amount not to exceed $2,700,000 for multifamily energy efficiency rebates and $3,350,000 for commercial and small business energy efficiency rebates, for a total combined amount not to exceed $6,050,000. A motion to recommend was made on Commissioner White’s motion, Commissioner Harmon’s second; passed on a 6-0 vote, with Commissioners Angoori, Brenneman, Davis, and Smith absent, and one vacancy. 3. (9/30) [Austin Water] Approve a resolution authorizing Austin Water to continue a pilot program and issue incentives during Fiscal Year 2021-2022 for alternative onsite water reuse systems for large new commercial and multi-family developments under the utility’s new regulatory framework, in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $1,000,000, and not to exceed $500,000 for each individual project. A motion to recommend was made on Commissioner Harmon’s motion, Commissioner Chavarria’s second; failed on a 5-1 vote, with Commissioner Stone voting against, Commissioners Angoori, Brenneman, Davis, and Smith absent, and one vacancy. Page 1 of 2 STAFF REPORTS AND BRIEFINGS 4. Briefing from Texas Gas Service on weatherization, climate, and energy efficiency programs. Jasmine King-Bush, Energy Efficiency Program Supervisor presented the Energy Efficiency Programs Proposed Budget from Texas Gas Service along with Larry Graham, Community Relations Manager and Consultant Paul Raab. Consultant Jason Ketchum presented on weatherization and climate. …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD REGULAR MEETING September 20, 2021 AT 6:00PM 1000 East 11th Street, Room 400A CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W. Pierce, Vice Chair Danielle Skidmore Amit Motwani the PURPOSE: The Board of Commissioners primary responsibility implementation and compliance of approved Urban Renewal Plans that are adopted by the Austin City Council. An Urban Renewal Plan's primary purpose is to eliminate slum and blighting influence within a designated area of the city. Nathaniel Bradford Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey to oversee is AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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 agenda items and items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the August 16, 2021, Regular Called Meeting Minutes. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Presentation from City staff on the status of the Urban Renewal Plan and Neighborhood Conservation Combining District amendments and discussion. b. Presentation from City staff regarding Council resolution approved September 2, 2021, item 48, related to the African American Cultural Arts District and Urban Renewal Agency owned property and discussion. c. Discussion and possible action to approve an amendment extending the license agreement between the Urban Renewal Agency and DiverseArts Cultural Works. 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Presentation, discussion, and possible action from the Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) and City staff regarding an approach to the property disposition of Urban Renewal Agency owned property (1100 E 11th St and 920 E 11th St) 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 Laura Keating at Housing and Planning Department, at (512-974-3458 or laura.keating@austintexas.gov), for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Urban Renewal Board, please contact Laura Keating at (512-974-3458 or laura.keating@austintexas.gov).
Special Called Business Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council Monday, September 20, 2021 The Business Committee Meeting to be held 09/20/2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via Microsoft Teams; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (9/19/2021 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the September 20, 2021 HIV Planning Council Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Versión en español a continuación. Special Called Reunión del Business Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council la folletos junta en FECHA de la reunion (September 20, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (09/20/2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo …
SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2021, AT 6:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W. 2nd STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78704 Board Members: ___ Chair Samuel Franco (Design Commission) ___ Vice Chair Lynn Kurth (Mayor & Dist 9 Appointee) ___ Jeffrey Thompson (Planning Commission) ___ Heidi Anderson (Trail Foundation) ___ Linda Guerrero (Environmental Commission) ___ Laura Cottam-Sajbel (Parks & Recreation Board) ___ Karen Paup (Affordable Housing Rep) ___ Jeff Seiden (Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Assoc.) ___ Tom Groce (S. River City NA) Ex Officios: ___ Sam Tedford (HPD) ___ Nazlie Saeedi (ATD) ___ Gloria Aguilera (ORES) ___ Marek Izydorczyk (ORES Alternate) ___ Rolando Fernandez (FSD) ___ Molly Alexander (DAA) COA Staff: ___ Sravya Garladenne, Staff Liaison CALL TO ORDER AGENDA 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. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval the minutes of the South Central Waterfront Advisory Board (SCWAB) Meeting of August 16, 2021 2. ITEMS FOR PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION a. Presentation on Project Connect related to the SCW District b. Active Project Working Group update on 305 S Congress PUD 3. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION 4. WORKING GROUP UPDATES & ASSIGNMENTS FROM CHAIR a. Community Benefits, Infrastructure, and Regulating Plan b. Finance and Governance c. Active Projects 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Future agenda items will NOT be discussed at the current meeting, but will be offered for initiation, discussion, and/or possible recommendation at a FUTURE meeting. 6. 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 before the meeting date. For information, please contact Sravya Garladenne in the Planning and Zoning Department at sravya.garladenne@austintexas.gov or (512) 978-1555. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD DRAFT MINUTES FOR AUGUST 16, 2021 AT 6:00PM The South Central Waterfront Advisory Board convened in a Regular Meeting on August 16, 2021 via videoconferencing. Chair Samuel Franco called the meeting to order at 6:03 pm. Board Members in attendance: Ex Officios: Chair Samuel Franco (Design Commission) Vice Chair Lynn Kurth (Mayor & Dist 9 Appointee) Jeff Thompson (Planning Commission) Heidi Anderson (Trail Foundation) Linda Guerrero (Environmental Commission) Laura Cottam-Sajbel (Parks and Recreation Board) Karen Paup (Affordable Housing Rep) Thomas Groce (S. River City NA) 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Molly Alexander (DAA) COA Housing and Planning Staff: Sravya Garladenne, Staff Liaison a. Chair Samuel Franco made a motion, seconded by Board Member Laura Cottam-Sajbel, to approve the draft July 19, 2021 SCWAB meeting minutes. The motion to approve passed without amendments with 8 yes and 1 absent votes. 2. ITEMS FOR PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION a. SCW Staff Transition to EDD – Housing and Planning Department’s (HPD) Development Officer, Erica Leak, gave an update on the impending transition of the SCW Initiative from HPD to the Economic Development Department’s Redevelopment Division at the beginning of Fiscal Year 2022. The Board discussed this and acknowledged Staff Liaison Sravya Garladenne’s departure from the SCW Initiative. No action was taken. 3. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. SCWAB Annual Report 2020-2021 – Chair Samuel Franco presented the draft SCWAB Annual Report for 2020-2021. The board discussed this and Board Member Karen Paup suggested clarifying the language around the remaining implementation items. No action was taken. 4. WORKING GROUP UPDATES & ASSIGNMENTS FROM CHAIR a. Community Benefits, Infrastructure, and Regulating Plan – No updates. b. Finance and Governance – The Finance and Governance Working Group will meet later that week to discuss the SCW Financial Calculator. c. Active Projects – The Board determined that the Active Projects Working Group will start reviewing the 305 S Congress PUD application. 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Future agenda items will NOT be discussed at the current meeting, but will be offered for initiation, discussion, and/or possible recommendation at a FUTURE meeting. a. Project Connect and its alignment with SCW b. Update on the Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative 6. ADJOURNMENT – 6:47 pm. 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 …
