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Electric Utility CommissionMay 9, 2022

Agenda original pdf

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Electric Utility Commission May 9, 2022  6:00 PM Austin Energy Headquarters; 1st Floor; Shudde Fath Conference Room 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin TX 78723 Some members of the Electric Utility Commission maybe participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register contact Robin Otto at Robin.Otto@austinenergy.com or 512-322-6254. AGENDA Members: Marty Hopkins, Chair (Vela) Dave Tuttle, Vice Chair (Alter) Marshall Bowen (Kelly) Randy Chapman (Pool) Cary Ferchill (Mayor) Erik Funkhouser (Fuentes) Karen Hadden (Kitchen) Makenna Jonker (Harper-Madison) Cyrus Reed (Tovo) Kay Trostle (Ellis) Joli Cardenas (Renteria) For more information, please visit: www.austintexas.gov/euc Reading and Action on Consent Agenda: Items 2-7 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 PUBLIC 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 April 11, 2022 meeting. NEW BUSINESS – CONSENT ( ) = Target Council Meeting Date; [ ] = RCA Type 2. (6/9) [Purchasing]; Authorize additional revenue to a contract with Austin Metal & Iron Co LP to continue providing reclamation services, for an additional revenue amount of $450,000 for a revised total estimated revenue amount of $800,000. 3. (6/9) [Purchasing]; Authorize an amendment to an existing contract with GC3 Specialty Chemicals Inc, to provide bulk aqueous ammonia, to increase in the amount of $111,200 and to extend the term by four months, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $654,000. 4. (6/16) [Purchasing]; Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with Practicing Perfection Institute to provide performance improvement consulting services for a term of two years in an amount not to exceed $574,000. 5. (6/16) [Capital Contracting Office]; Authorize negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement with the following two staff recommended firms (or other qualified respondents) for Request for Qualifications Solicitation No. CLMP323: Intertek USA Inc., dba Intertek AIM and Metallurgical Engineering Services, for testing, inspection and engineering analysis services for the 2022 Inspection and …

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Electric Utility CommissionMay 9, 2022

Item 11 Council Action Report original pdf

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Item 11 EUC Report re Council Action May 09, 2022 Items below recommended by EUC April 11; Council approved on date indicated in parenthesis. 2. (4/21) [Austin Energy]; Approve issuance of a capacity-based incentive to Riverbend Church for the installation of solar electric systems on their facility located at 4214 N Capital of Texas Highway Austin, TX 78746, in an amount not to exceed $217,800. 3. (4/21) [Real Estate]; Authorize negotiation and execution of an eighth amendment to lease agreement with David B. Edelman, for approximately 8,000 square feet of warehouse and office space for Austin Energy’s (“AE”) Meter shop, located at 4122 Todd Lane, Austin, Travis County, Texas, for a term of 24-months with two additional 1-year options to extend, in an amount not to exceed $535,520. 4. (5/5) [Austin Energy]; Authorize reimbursement of costs to Waller Creek Owner, LLC., for the heat exchanger skids to interconnect the Waller Building to the Austin Energy (AE) downtown District Cooling System in an amount not to exceed $1,619,816. 5. (5/5) [Purchasing]; Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with Crown Texas Inc., or one of the other qualified offerors to Request For Proposals RFP 1100 DTB3010, to provide prefabricated substation control houses, for a term of 5 years in an amount not to exceed $10,00,000. 1

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Electric Utility CommissionMay 9, 2022

Item 8 AE Quarter 4 Financial Update original pdf

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Item 8 Austin Energy Quarterly Financial Report 2nd Quarter YTD March 2022 John Davis Austin Energy Director of Finance May 9, 2022 © 2018 Austin Energy Disclaimer Certain information set forth in this presentation contains forecasted financial information. Forecasts necessarily involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause actual performance and financial results in future periods to differ materially from any projections of future performance. Although the forecasted financial information contained in this presentation is based upon what Austin Energy management believes are reasonable assumptions, there can be no assurance that forecasted financial information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forecasts. In addition, this presentation contains unaudited information and should be read in conjunction with the audited Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports for the City of Austin, which was published on March 14, 2022: http://finance.austintexas.gov/web/controller/annual_comprehensive_financial_report/annual_comprehensive _financial_report_2021.pdf 2 QUARTERLY Financial Report Agenda Executive Summary Financial Policy Compliance Financial Performance Measures Actual to Budget Analysis Financial Statements Market and Industry Analyses 3 Austin Energy Quarterly Financial Report Executive Summary 4 Executive Summary Generally compliant with all financial policies. Contingency and Capital Reserve balances below minimums but total cash above minimum of $480m. $ 707 Million Operating revenue at March is 6% over budget primarily due to an increase in power supply revenue. Operating Revenue Working Capital decreased $226M primarily due to funding CIP, decreased margins and the Power Supply adjustment rate reduction due to Winter Storm Uri. Austin Energy is meeting our target AA S&P bond rating. $(786) Million Expenses w/transfers Operating expenses including transfers are 7% over budget primarily due to higher power supply and power production expenses. Austin Energy’s ‘AA’ credit rating is among the highest in the industry. The financial and operational health of the utility impacts future credit evaluations. This information is unaudited and should be read in conjunction with the audited Comprehensive Financial Reports for the City of Austin, when published on http://finance.austintexas.gov/web/controller/annual_comprehensive_financial_report/annual_comprehensive_financial_report_2021.pdf 5 Austin Energy Quarterly Financial Report Financial Policy Compliance 6 Financial Policy Compliance Financial policies are memorialized and adopted by ordinance each year during the budgeting process Compliance Non-Compliance Debt Reserves Operating Debt Policies Reserves Policies Operating Policies Partial Compliance Partial Compliance Full Compliance Actual 1.7x DSC Requirement is 2.0x DSC Contingency and Capital Reserve balances are below minimums but total cash above minimum of $480m This information is unaudited …

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Electric Utility CommissionMay 9, 2022

Item 9 AE Q2 Operations Update original pdf

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Item 9 Austin Energy Operational Update Q2 FY22 Austin Energy Utility Oversight Committee – May 2022 Sidney Jackson Chief Operating Officer, Austin Energy © 2018 Austin Energy 1 Discussion Topics Discussion Topics Performance Carbon Footprint On-Site Energy Resources Future State 2 Executive Summary Generator availability on target. For the quarter, resources meet availability targets, except where planned outages were experienced. Renewable production on target. For the quarter, aggregate quarterly renewable production as a percentage of load at 59%. Reliability benchmarks for the quarter, seasonably impacted by winter weather. Performance over the longer term, trending statistically consistent with top quartile industry benchmarks. Carbon free production on target. For the month of March, approaching 100% carbon free generation as a percentage of load. 3 Austin Energy Operational Update Performance 4 Commercial Availability & Start Success Commercial Availability Generation Resource Target Seasonal Commercial % Availability Commercial Availability Actuals (%) Q1 FY22 AVG Q2 FY22 AVG 76 44 51 84 98 55 97 100 * 95 95 97 100 Decker Steam Units Sand Hill Combined Cycle Fayette Units South Texas Project Start Success Commercial Availability values reflect maintenance or refueling outages typical for this period Start Success Target(%) Start Success Actuals (%) Q2 FY22 AVG Q1 FY22 AVG Simple Cycle Start Success 99 100 100 5 Net Generation and Load Analysis FY 2022 Q2 *Costs include fuel for generation, fuel transportation, renewable Power purchases agreements This information is unaudited and should be read in conjunction with the audited Comprehensive Financial Reports for the City of Austin, when published on 6 Resilience and Reliability are Austin Energy Strategic Goals • Distribution Grid Resilience Program o Wildfire Mitigation o Feeder Coordination • Reliability Strengths o Overall Distribution Reliability o Transmission System Performance • Opportunities for Improvement o Pockets of Poor Performance on the Distribution System o Substation Reliability • Current Improvement Initiatives o Improve Current Reliability Metrics o Address pockets of poor performance on the distribution system o Address poor substation performance 7 System Reliability 71.51 68.44 66.95 S A IDI w/o MED - CY19 - CY20 - CY21 - CY22 60.41 52.77 55.96 54.21 57.89 60.88 61.39 63.40 63.81 57.00 CAIDI = Customer Average Interruption Duration Index Average time to restore service SAIDI = System Average Interruption Duration Index Total duration of interruptions for the average customer, during a period of time SAIFI = System Average Interruption Frequency Index How often the average customer experiences …

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Electric Utility CommissionMay 9, 2022

Items 2-7 Draft RCA's original pdf

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Item 2 Posting Language ..Title Authorize additional revenue to a contract with Austin Metal & Iron Co LP to continue providing reclamation services, for an additional revenue amount of $450,000 for a revised total estimated revenue amount of $800,000. (Note: This contract is exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established). ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Purchasing Language: Critical Business Need. Prior Council Action: Fiscal Note Revenue will be allocated to the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. For More Information: Inquiries should be directed to Sandy Brandt, at 512-974-2938 or Sandy.Brandt@austintexas.gov. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: May 9, 2022 – To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract provides reclamation services for Austin Energy, which was previously performed by staff at its Justin Lane site. The structures at the Justin Lane site were substandard and presented potential unsafe conditions for employees and the public due to lead in the pipes, asbestos, lack of climate control or full ventilation, and infestations of vermin and various insects. Reclamation services include disposing of creosote wood utility poles per environmental regulations; removing scrap metal, used parts, and trash; and clearing Austin Energy’s Reclamation building of waste and surplus materials. ..Strategic Outcome(s) Strategic Outcome(s): Safety. Item 3 Posting Language ..Title Authorize an amendment to a contract with GC3 Specialty Chemicals Inc. to provide bulk aqueous ammonia, to increase the amount by $111,200 and to extend the term by four months, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $654,000. (Note: This contract 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 contract, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established). ..Body Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Purchasing Language: Contract Amendment. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $111,200 is available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget of Austin Energy. Prior Council Action: May 10, 2018 – Council approved the original contract, item 32, on a 10-0 vote with Council Member Troxclair absent. For More Information: Inquiries should be directed to Julia Finn, at 512-322-6060 or Julia.Finn@austintexas.gov. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: May 9, 2022 - To be reviewed by the Electric …

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Animal Advisory CommissionMay 9, 2022

2a Animal Services Report April 2022 original pdf

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April 2022 April 2022 Animal Services Report AUSTIN ANIMAL SERVICES REPORT • The live outcome percentage for April was 97.4 percent. • A total of 1,067 animals were brought to the shelter, including 573 dogs, 428 cats, 46 wild animals, eight birds, six guinea pigs, four rabbits, and two reptiles. • A total of 419 animals were adopted (281 dogs, 132 cats, four small pets, and two birds). • A total of 132 dogs, cats, birds, and tortoises were returned to their owners (RTOs and RTO- • Animal Protection Officers (APOs) returned 38 animals to their owners in the field. • Officers handed out 44 fencing assistance applications and implanted three microchips. • Officers impounded 158 injured animals and delivered 95 wildlife animals to Austin Wildlife • Officers entered 259 rabies exposure reports and submitted 45 specimens for rabies testing. Six bats tested positive for rabies and an additional five were considered non-negative due to being too decomposed to test. Animal Services News Adopt). Animal Protection Rescue. • Coyote Activities: 32 o Wild speak- 1 o Observation- 3 o Sighting- 18 o Encounter- 3 o Incident- 1 o Wild sick- 5 o Wild injured- 1 Volunteer, Foster, and Rescue Programs • A total of 255 volunteers donated 2,778.49 hours of volunteer service. April 2022 Animal Services Report • The Volunteer Coordinators held three orientations for new volunteers in April, introducing 87 people to the shelter programs. 114 new volunteers attended their first training or mentor shifts in April. • Forklift Danceworks event introduced around 1,000 people to volunteering and fostering for the shelter. • 83 animals were adopted directly from foster care. • More than 150 different people/families fostered. • 108 new foster applications were processed. • There are currently 810 members (approved fosters) in the foster program’s GivePulse group. • One pet died or was euthanized in foster care. • As of May 3, at 8:40 a.m. there were 235 animals in foster care. • 234 dogs, cats, guinea pigs, and rabbits were transferred to 21 local AAC Rescue Partners (compared to 224 animals to 26 partners for April 2021). • 93 dogs were transported to three out-of-state AAC Rescue Partners. • Two owner surrender appointments were posted to local AAC Rescue partners for intake deferral option. Vet Services • AAC vets performed 727 exams. • AAC vets spayed/neutered 367 animals; 99 percent of available animals have been sterilized. …

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Animal Advisory CommissionMay 9, 2022

2a Austin Pets Alive! Monthly Report original pdf

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Monthly Report on License Agreements 2022 - 04 April This report is in agreement with the terms outlined in Section 8.4 of the License Agreement between the City of Austin and Austin Pets Alive! with a focus on APA!’s impact on Travis county through our partnership with Austin Animal Center. Summary: Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) continues to be the city of Austin’s largest partner in lifesaving and the largest subsidizer of the city’s budget to serve Austin animals. APA! takes animals that have medical and behavioral issues that require a higher cost per animal than the average healthy animal in care. APA! focuses on these animals in an effort to have a measurable effect on the live release rate at AAC. APA! Intakes transferred from AAC: 292 animals were transferred out of AAC to 29 partners. 136 of them were transferred to APA!. Another 20 were born in care that would otherwise not have been born. Additionally, APA! took in 38 pets directly from owners within Travis county that would otherwise have entered AAC. AAC - Cat Behavior AAC - Cat Bottle Baby (Includes BIC) AAC - Cat Maternity AAC - Cat Medical AAC - Cat Space AAC - Dog BIC AAC - Dog Behavior Large/Medium AAC - Dog Behavior Small AAC - Dog Bottle Baby AAC - Dog Maternity AAC - Dog Medical AAC - Dog Parvo Transfer AAC - Dog Space Large/Medium AAC - Dog Space Small TOTAL AAC Travis - PASS Travis - Parvo OS/PASS TOTAL TRAVIS 2 57 13 23 1 0 5 1 0 8 6 3 18 14 156 30 8 194 1 of 3 © 2022 Austin Pets Alive! All Rights Reserved Operations Comparison APA and AAC serve the community in tandem and our combined efforts impact the live release rate across the city, county and surrounding areas. AAC APA! TOTAL Intake 1,067 1,275 2,342 S/N at the Shelter 409 416 825 In Foster 262 1,211 1,473 Adoptions 413 912 1,325 APA! Intakes from AAC % of Prior Fiscal Year-To-Date AAC Dog and Cat Intake APA! Intake from AAC APA! Intake from Travis County APA! Intake as a % of AAC Intake APA! Travis Intake as a % of AAC Intake 4,856 702 195 14.5% 4.0% APA! Intakes from AAC % of Current Fiscal Year-To-Date AAC Dog and Cat Intake APA! Intake from AAC APA! Intake from Travis County APA! Intake as a …

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Animal Advisory CommissionMay 9, 2022

2a. Austin Pets Alive! Quarterly Report original pdf

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Animal Advisory Commission Report Q1 2022 This report is intended to give a high-level overview of Austin Pets Alive!’s lifesaving operations, focusing on APA!’s impact on Travis county through our partnership with Austin Animal Center. Summary: Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) continues to be the city of Austin’s largest partner in lifesaving by taking animals with medical and behavioral issues that require a higher cost per animal than the average healthy animal in care. APA focuses on these animals to have a measurable effect on the live release rate at AAC. In the first quarter of 2022, APA! Took in 77 cats and 143 dogs for a total of 218 pets. The direct transfers of 206 were 40% of AAC’s total transfers. Additionally, APA! took in an additional 80 pets directly from owners in Travis County, thus alleviating AAC of having to provide care. APA’s mission is to eliminate the unnecessary killing of shelter animals. Over the last 10 years of the license agreement, the role of APA’s support at AAC has shifted away from lifesaving and into serving as “overflow” for AAC, serving many animals that should not be at risk of euthanasia in the city’s publicly-funded shelter. While AAC’s budget has increased during that time, their intake has decreased drastically, and APA has begun to return our focus back to lifesaving. The Austin Animal Center has received an increase in the budget of more than 10 million dollars since 2010, and many supports have been put in place over the years by Austin City Council. APA is 100% committed to continuing to serve as a safety net for animals that cannot be saved through taxpayer dollars and is currently negotiating a license agreement that more accurately reflects the mission of APA and the responsible utilization of all funds put towards animals, whether they are donated or tax-funded. AAC Transfers Out : 520 animals were transferred out to 47 partners. ● ● ● Power BI Dashboard does not separate cats and dogs, and the city’s data portal does not indicate which partners took which pets. APA! Took 206 of the 520 Q1 transfers (39.6%), plus 13 additional born in care. Austin Humane Society took the second most transfers at 40, and Midwest Animal Rescue took third with 38. 1 of 7 Reserved © 2022 Austin Pets Alive! All Rights Intakes : Detailed Breakdown of APA Intakes transferred from AAC January …

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Austin Travis County Food Policy BoardMay 9, 2022

Agenda_ATCFPB_20220509 original pdf

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AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY FOOD POLICY BOARD MONDAY, MAY 9th, 2022 FROM 6:00 TO 8:00 PM City of Austin Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Room 2103 Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Board may be participating by videoconference Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register: Call or email the board liaison at Amanda.Rohlich@austintexas.gov or 512-974-1364. The information required is the speaker’s name, item number(s) they wish to speak on if applicable, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Sharon Mays, Chair Andrea Abel Lisa Barden Joi Chevalier, Vice-Chair Frances Deviney Kacey Hanson CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION Cecilia Hogan Karen Magid Emily Nicola DeMaria Rosamaria Murillo Ryan Rosshirt Errol Schweizer AGENDA 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM APRIL MEETING 2. STAFF and COMMUNITY BRIEFINGS a. Staff presentation from Grisel Saenz with Austin Public Health Environmental Health Services regarding Charitable Feeding Organization permitting updates. 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Board Infrastructure & Protocol i. Review board members’ meetings with City and County officials b. Review prior board recommendations and discuss City and County budgets c. Community engagement d. Board vacancies and appointments e. Discuss Annual Internal Review 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Working group and individual project briefings i. Good Food Purchasing Program Recommendation AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY FOOD POLICY BOARD MONDAY, MAY 9th, 2022 FROM 6:00 TO 8:00 PM City of Austin Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Room 2103 Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Board may be participating by videoconference ii. Healthy Food Access Working Group iii. Food System Planning Working Group iv. Community Agriculture Working Group i. Discuss and take possible action on recommendation to support the creation of a lactation program and the Travis County Correctional Complex. b. Other items, ideas, or general updates for group discussion or board attention c. Review of Board Member Assignments 4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 5. 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. …

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Animal Advisory CommissionMay 9, 2022

4a ASO Data Response original pdf

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Animal Advisory CommissionMay 9, 2022

4c Commission approved Vicious Dog Revision original pdf

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Proposed revision to Section 3-4-7 3-4-7 VICIOUS DOG. (A) An owner or handler shall take reasonable measures to protect the public from accidental contact with a dog that, by nature or by training, is dangerous to people or other animals. (B) [ An owner or handler may not keep or permit a dog to be in the city if the dog has] For purposes of this section, a vicious dog is a dog that, while running at large, has: [(1) on at least three separate occasions bitten or scratched a person in the city; (2) on at least one occasion bitten or scratched a person to an extent that the attending physician has presented an affidavit to the health authority stating that the person’s life may have been endangered by the dog; or (3) on at least one occasion:] [(a)] (1) killed a another dog, cat, or other domestic pet, fowl, or livestock, provided, however, that when the incident occurred, the killed animal was not in violation of a provision of this title relating to the confinement or physical control of animals in the City; or [(b)] (2) seriously injured another animal to an extent that an attending veterinarian has presented an affidavit to the health authority stating that the injured animal's life was seriously endangered or taken by the dog, or that the dog caused a significant permanent impairment of the injured animal’s basic bodily functions or mobility; provided, however, that when the incident occurred, the injured animal was not in violation of a provision of this title relating to the confinement or physical control of animals in the City. (C) If the Health Authority determines that a dog is a vicious dog as defined in subsection (B), the Health Authority shall notify the owner of that fact. (D) An owner, not later than the 15th day after the date the owner is notified that a dog owned by the owner is a vicious dog, may appeal the determination of the Health Authority to municipal court. An owner may appeal the decision of municipal court in the same manner as appeal for other cases from municipal court. (E) The owner of a vicious dog shall comply with the following conditions: (1) restrain the dog at all times on a leash in the immediate control of a person or in an enclosure that prevents the escape or release of the …

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Board of AdjustmentMay 9, 2022

C-1 C16-2022-0003 AE REPORT APRVD original pdf

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May 2, 2022 Shana Gardner 407 Radam Ln, Ste A-100 Austin TX, 78745 Property Description: Re: C16-2022-0003 Dear Shana, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance from LDC 25-10-133 at 1401 E 6th St. Austin Energy does not oppose the request, provided that any proposed or existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s Clearance & Safety Criteria, the National Electric Safety Code, and OSHA requirements. Any removal or relocation of existing facilities will be at the owner’s/applicant’s expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of the above review action: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/utilities_criteria_manual?nodeId=S1AUENDECR_1 .10.0CLSARE If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Cody Shook, Planner II Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6881

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Board of AdjustmentMay 9, 2022

C-1 C16-2022-0003 LATE BACKUP original pdf

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C-1/1-LATE BACKUP From: To: Subject: Date: Kathleen Baireuther Ramirez, Elaine Sign Review Board May 9th 2022 - Case #C16-2022-0003 Wednesday, May 04, 2022 11:25:44 AM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hi Elaine, I am a neighbor of this case and reached out to Shana for clarification about the site plan for the signs. She was very helpful and upon reviewing the proposed signage, I am in favor of the proposed variance, assuming the placement of the signs in practice is consistent with these renderings. I am not available during the meeting time on May 9th because I am traveling for work, but wanted to submit my comments in advance of the meeting. Thank you, Kathleen Baireuther 1601 E 5th St, Unit 201 Austin, TX 78702 -- Kathleen Baireuther mobile: 512.527.4864 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. C-1/2-LATE BACKUP

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Board of AdjustmentMay 9, 2022

E-1 C15-2022-0042 AE REPORT APRVD original pdf

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May 2, 2022 Felicia Foster P.O. Box 1170 Port Aransas, TX 78373 Re: C15-2022-0042 Property Description: LOT 14 BLK 1 BARTON HOLLOW Dear Felicia, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider an appeal challenging staff interpretation of LDC Chapter 25-2, Subchapter F. Austin Energy does not oppose the request, provided that any proposed or existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s Clearance & Safety Criteria, the National Electric Safety Code, and OSHA requirements. Any removal or relocation of existing facilities will be at the owner’s/applicant’s expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of the above review action: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/utilities_criteria_manual?nodeId=S1AUENDECR_1 .10.0CLSARE If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Cody Shook, Planner II Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6881

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Board of AdjustmentMay 9, 2022

E-1 C15-2022-0042 LATE BACKUP original pdf

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May 6, 2022 Code interpretation appeal C15-2022-0042, item E-1 on BoA agenda for May 9, 2022 Attic exemption for 2212 Trailside Zilker Neighborhood Association Zoning Committee support of building official’s decision To: Susan Barr, Manager, Residential Plan Review, City of Austin Development Services Dept., and Chair and Board Members, City of Austin Board of Adjustment, Liaison Elaine Ramirez The issue in this case seems to be the use of an attic exemption for “a living area accessible from the second floor,” as the applicant noted in citing a previous code interpretation case. The ZNA zoning committee agrees with the Development Services Department assessment that the area in question “is all within the second-floor area of the home below the roof area.” We take that to mean that the area in question does not qualify as first-floor or second-floor attic space, and the only part of it that does not count toward FAR is the nonhabitable area less than 5 feet high. Judging from the elevations submitted by the applicant (E-1/20-22), the bedroom/office space occupies an extension of the second floor, not the attic above the first floor. The house as proposed consists of one- story wings (each with its own gable-roof attic) on the front and back of the main two-story structure. The right side of the two-story structure has a separate roof that slopes down to meet the exterior wall of the ground floor. The area above the first floor is not contained within the attic gables of the one-story wings, and it is not contained within the attic above the second floor. It is part of the second floor. We are puzzled, however, by the closing sentence of the DSD interpretation: “this space would normally be used as an attic.” It appears to us that the space would NOT normally be used as an attic but rather would be designed as living space with a balcony or bay windows to provide light for the second floor. It should be noted that the lot size for this site is 7497 sf, and the .4 FAR limit allows 2999 sf of floor area. If the proposed “attic” exemption is added to the data in the application, the site would have a total building area of 5139 sf, the equivalent of .685 FAR. This will be a very large house. We respectfully request that the Board uphold the decision of the …

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Board of AdjustmentMay 9, 2022

E-1 C15-2022-0042 LATE BACKUP - CITY STAFF PRESENTATION original pdf

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2212 Trailside Drive May 9, 2022 - Board of Adjustments meeting 1 E-1/1-LATE BACKUP/PRESENTATION Subchapter F Intent • • Subchapter F is intended to minimize the impact of new construction, remodeling, and additions to existing buildings on surrounding properties in residential neighborhoods by defining an acceptable buildable area for each lot within which new development may occur. The standards are designed to protect the character of Austin's older neighborhoods by ensuring that new construction and additions are compatible in scale and bulk with existing neighborhoods. 2 E-1/2-LATE BACKUP/PRESENTATION Subchapter F Requirements Prior to 2006, a house was only limited by: • 35’ height • 40% building coverage • 45% impervious cover • • Subchapter F introduced a 40% floor-to-area ratio (FAR) or 2,300 square feet of gross floor area (GFA) and reduced the height to 32’. For Subchapter F, GFA is all enclosed space, regardless of its dimensions, that is not exempted under subsections 3.3.2, 3.3.3, or 3.3.4. 3 E-1/3-LATE BACKUP/PRESENTATION Subchapter F Exemptions 3.3.3 – Porch exemption 3.3.2 - Parking area exemptions 3.3.3 – Basement area exemption 4 E-1/4-LATE BACKUP/PRESENTATION Subchapter F Exemptions (cont.) 3.3.3 – Habitable Attic exemption All of the following criteria must be met: fully contained within the roof structure. 1. The roof is not flat or mansard roof; slope of 3:12 or >. 2. 3. has only one floor. 4. does not extend beyond the footprint of the floors below. 5. highest habitable portion of the building, or a section of the building, and adds no add’l mass to the structure. 6. 50% or > has a ceiling height of 7’ or < * * See BOA code interpretation C15-2011-0110 5 E-1/5-LATE BACKUP/PRESENTATION Subchapter F Enclosed Area 3.3.4 – Enclosed area w/ height 5’ or < An enclosed area shall be excluded from the calculation of gross floor area if it is five feet or less in height. For purposes of this subsection: A. Area is measured on the outside surface of the exterior walls; and B. Height is measured from the finished floor elevation, up to either: 1. 2. the underside of the roof rafters; or the bottom of the top chord of the roof truss, but not to collar ties, ceiling joists, or any type of furred-down ceiling 6 E-1/6-LATE BACKUP/PRESENTATION Prior BOA Interpretation 7 E-1/7-LATE BACKUP/PRESENTATION Ceiling Height Ratio • C15-2011-0110 and BCM 4.4.5.2 (4) make it clear that the ceiling height …

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F-1 C15-2022-0035 AE REPORT DENIED original pdf

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May 9, 2022 Mike Mchone P.O. Box 8412 Austin TX, 78713 Re: C15-2022-0035 Property Description: W 74.9FT LOT 9 OLT 60&64 DIV D GRAHAM SUBD Dear Mike, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance. from LDC 25-2-757(E) at 2609 San Pedro Street. AE cannot approve the request until a site plan is submitted showing the proposed construction on this lot and the distances between any proposed permanent structures and the existing overhead electric distribution facilities along San Pedro Street. Also, any proposed or existing improvements must follow Austin Energy’s Clearance & Safety Criteria, the National Electric Safety Code, and OSHA requirements. Any removal or relocation of existing facilities will be at the owner’s/applicant’s expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of the above review action: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/utilities_criteria_manual?nodeId=S1AUENDECR_1 .10.0CLSARE If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Cody Shook, Planner II Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6881

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F-2 C15-2022-0040 AE REPORT APRVD original pdf

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May 2, 2022 Mr. Ned McDaniel 305 E St Elmo Rd #3 Austin TX, 78745 Re: C15-2022-0040 Property Description: 106.98 X 343.67FT AV BLK 5 BLOCKERS ADDN Dear Ned, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance from LDC 25-2-601. Austin Energy does not oppose the request, provided that any proposed or existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s Clearance & Safety Criteria, the National Electric Safety Code, and OSHA requirements. Any removal or relocation of existing facilities will be at the owner’s/applicant’s expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of the above review action: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/utilities_criteria_manual?nodeId=S1AUENDECR_1 .10.0CLSARE If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Cody Shook, Planner II Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6881

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F-3 C15-2022-0043 AE REPORT DENIED original pdf

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May 5, 2022 Lisa Gray 3530 Bee Caves Rd Austin TX, 78746 Re: C15-2022-0043 Property Description: 100X140FT BLK 3 OLT 7-8 DIVISION C Dear Lisa, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance from LDC 25-2-492 at 508 E 38th Street. Austin Energy cannot release the rear yard setback at this time due to our existing facilities along the rear of this site. Any permanent structure on this lot is required to meet 10’ clearance from the outside conductor of the overhead electric distribution line along the rear lot line. To approve this variance request, AE will need proof (site plan or survey showing distances, etc.) that this clearance will be met. Also, any proposed or existing improvements must follow Austin Energy’s Clearance & Safety Criteria, the National Electric Safety Code, and OSHA requirements. Any removal or relocation of existing facilities will be at the owner’s/applicant’s expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of the above review action: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/utilities_criteria_manual?nodeId=S1AUENDECR_1 .10.0CLSARE If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Cody Shook, Planner II Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 cody.shook@austinenergy.com (512) 322-6881

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F-3 C15-2022-0043 LATE BACKUP original pdf

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From: Subject: Date: C15-2022-0043 Wednesday, May 04, 2022 3:12:54 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** 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. F-3/1-LATE BACKUP Sista Irie Easement hearing for May 9 Wednesday, May 04, 2022 4:28:33 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** From: To: Subject: Date: Hi Elaine, I was contacted by a close neighbor regarding a new owner on the block who is requesting an easement change from the City and has a hearing slated for May 9. The owner is Red Door LLC. There are three 'side by side' neighbors who live on this block and have some initial objections. I mistakenly threw out my objection form. We would like to ask for the hearing to be rescheduled so in order to request a meeting with Red Door LLC and ask for more information regarding the project. It is quite possible the meeting will allow us to stop the objections so it is important to everyone that we speak as a group. One of the neighbors who lives right behind them is reaching out to them later today to set up a time. Please let me know how to delay the hearing while we speak with the applicants and make sure we are all comfortable with any changes to the current City guidelines. Thank you, Beverly Shaw 512.619.1239 Beverly "Sista Irie" Shaw Media Professional, Photojournalist, Radio Broadcaster Community Radio Consultant Majesty Media, Island Stage Magazine, United Reggae 502 Texas Ave, Austin, Texas 78705 512.619.1239 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. F-3/2-LATE BACKUP F-3/3-LATE BACKUP From: To: Subject: Date: Abbey Ames Ramirez, Elaine Request for delayed hearing; Reference File Name: C15-2022-0043 Address: 509 E 38th Street Thursday, May 05, 2022 1:46:14 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hi Elaine, I am emailing about the following permit/case: Permit/Case: 2022-000032 BA Reference File Name: C15-2022-0043 Address: 509 E 38th Street I would like to request a delayed hearing. I have tried to contact the applicant with questions I …

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