CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-1 CASE NUMBER: C15-2020-0083 DATE: Monday May 10, 2021 __-____Thomas Ates __Y_____Brooke Bailey __Y_____Jessica Cohen __Y_____Melissa Hawthorne __Y_____Don Leighton-Burwell __Y_____Rahm McDaniel __Y_____Darryl Pruett __-_____Agustina Rodriguez __Y_____Michael Von Ohlen __Y_____Nicholl Wade __-_____Vacant __-_____Kelly Blume (Alternate) __-_____Carrie Waller (Alternate) __-_____Vacant (Alternate) APPLICANT: Daniel Salazar OWNER: Enez Salinas ADDRESS: 2810 GONZALES ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-774 (Two-Family Residential Use) (C) (2) (a) for a Two- Family Residential use location at least 10 feet to the rear or side of the principal structure (required) to 5 feet (requested) in order to erect a Secondary Dwelling Unit in an “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family Residence-Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Govalle Neighborhood Plan) Note: Per LDC the second Dwelling Unit must be contained in a structure other than the principal structure and must be located at least 10 feet to the rear or side of the principal structure BOARD’S DECISION: BOA MEETING JAN 11, 2021 Board Member Jessica Cohen motions to postpone to February 8, 2021 due to technical difficulties, Board member Michael Von Ohlen seconds on a 9-0 vote; POSTPONED TO February 8, 2021 DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES. February 8, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Brooke Bailey motions to postpone to March 8, 2021; Board Member Darryl Pruett seconds on a 10-0 vote; POSTPONED TO MARCH 8, 2021. March 8, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Michael Von Ohlen motions to Postpone to April 12, 2021 Board Member Rahm McDaniel seconds on a 10-0 vote; POSTPONED TO APRIL 12, 2021. (RENOTIFICATION NEEDED) VARIANCE REQUESTED: RENOTICE APRIL 12, 2021 The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback from 10 feet (required) to 4 feet 6 inches (requested) in order to erect a Secondary Dwelling Unit in an “SF-3-NP”, Single- Family Residence-Neighborhood Plan zoning district. (Govalle Neighborhood Plan) BOARD’S DECISION: April 12, 2021 cancelled due to technical problems with notification database; May 10, 2021 POSTPONED TO JUNE 14, 2021 DUE TO LACK OF BOARD MEMBERS/VOTES FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet E-2 CASE NUMBER: C15-2021-0019 DATE: Monday May 10, 2021 ____-___Thomas Ates ____Y___Brooke Bailey ____Y___Jessica Cohen ____Y___Melissa Hawthorne ____Y___Don Leighton-Burwell ____Y___Rahm McDaniel ____Y___Darryl Pruett ____-___Agustina Rodriguez ____Y___Michael Von Ohlen ____Y___Nicholl Wade ____-___Vacant ____-___Kelly Blume (Alternate) ____-___Carrie Waller (Alternate) ____-___Vacant (Alternate) OWNER/APPLICANT: Lawrence Graham ADDRESS: 5909 BULL CREEK RD VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback from 10 feet (required) to 6 feet 7 inches (requested) in order to erect a Guest House in a SF-2”, Single-Family Residence zoning district. BOARD’S DECISION: BOA Meeting Feb 8, 2021 POSTPONED TO MARCH 8, 2021; March 8, 2021 The public hearing was closed by Chair Don Leighton-Burwell, Board Member Melissa Hawthorne motions to Postpone to April 12, 2021; Board Member Rahm McDaniel seconds on a 7-3 vote (Board members Don Leighton-Burwell, Darryl Pruett and Donny Hamilton nay); POSTPONED TO APRIL 12, 2021. April 12, 2021 cancelled due to technical problems with notification database; May 10, 2021 POSTPONED TO JUNE 14, 2021 DUE TO LACK OF BOARD MEMBERS/VOTES FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: 3. The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: _____________________________ ____________________________ Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Don Leighton-Burwell Chairman Diana Ramirez for
Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes May 10, 2021 (Versión en español a continuación) Board of Adjustment to be held May 10, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (May 9, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 10, 2021 Board of Adjustment Meeting, members of the public must: Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-2202 or elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (May 9, 2021 the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time 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 elaine.ramirez@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 the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live A-1/1 Minutos del Reunión del Board of Adjustment - FECHA de la reunion (May 10, 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 (May 9, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunion May 10, 2021, los miembros del público deben: Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-2202 o elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (May 9, 2021 el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD FINANCIAL COMMITTEE MONDAY, MAY 10, 2021 – 3:00PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING MINUTES The Financial Committee convened in a regular meeting on Monday, May 10, 2021 via videoconference in Austin, Texas. Chair Faust called the meeting to order at 3:05pm. Committee Members in Attendance: Chair Sarah Faust, Laura Cottam Sajbel, Richard DePalma, Kate Mason-Murphy, Kimberly Taylor and Dawn Lewis, Ex Officio. Staff in Attendance: Kimberly McNeeley, Suzanne Piper, Vanorda Richardson, Nicholas Johnson, Steven Linett, Ed Morris and Sammi Curless. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No registered speakers. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the special meeting of April 12, 2021 Financial Committee were approved unanimously on Committee Member Cottam Sajbel motion and Committee Member DePalma second. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Presentation and discussion of the process for the annual adoption of fees and charges. Ed Morris, Financial Analyst III with the Parks and Recreation Department made a presentation. The Committee discussed but no action was taken. 2. Discussion on Committee agenda development for 2021. Chair Faust led the discussion of topics for the Committee’s 2021 agenda. The Committee took no action. C. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • June meeting: park-focused fee on utility bill, impacts of COVID on Department revenues; cost drivers for major programs of the Department; presentation of Page 1 of 2 Alternative Funding working group recommendations. Chair Faust adjourned the meeting 4:33pm. Page 2 of 2
Building and Fire Board of Appeals Special Called Meeting May 7, 2021 Building and Fire Board to be held May 7, 2021 at 1:30 PM with Social Distancing Modifications in a Special Called Meeting Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (May 6 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Building and Fire Board Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-550-5836 or at rick.arzola@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 rick.arzola@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 Junta de Apelaciones de Edificios y Bomberos Reunión convocada especial 7 de Mayo de 2021 El edificio y la junta contra incendios se llevará a cabo el 7 de mayo de 2021 a la 1:30 p.m. con modificaciones de distanciamiento social en una reunión especial. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (6 de mayol al mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión del edificio y la junta de bomberos, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta al 512-550-5836 o al rick.arzola@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 …
Article 3: Flood Hazard Areas What Are We Changing? Language From: Relocated To: IBC Appendix G Chapter 25-12 Article 3 IBC 1612 Chapter 25-12 Article 3 IRC R322 Chapter 25-12 Article 3 IBC/IRC Floodplain Definitions Chapter 25-12 Article 3 Why Are We Changing It? • Remove redundancy – Information currently stated in four different sections of two different ordinances • Consolidate information – Moving to one section of one ordinance • Ease of reference for customers • Easier maintenance for staff Questions/Comments Please submit questions or comments using the Comments section of this page. If you have any additional questions, please email us at DSDEngagementUnit@austintexas.gov.
SECTION 1612 FLOOD LOADS Combined Flood Plain Regulations 1612.1 General. Within flood hazard areas as established in Section 1612.3 (Establishment of flood hazard areas), all new construction and alterations of buildings, structures and portions of buildings and structures, including substantial improvement and restoration of substantial damage to buildings and structures, shall be designed and constructed to resist the effects of flood hazards and flood loads. When new construction constitutes a substantial improvement or restoration of substantial damage, all aspects of the existing structure shall be brought into compliance with the requirements for new construction for flood design. All elevation requirements noted in this ordinance shall be documented using the Elevation Certificate, FEMA 81-31, and shall be certified by a registered professional engineer, surveyor, or architect, and shall be submitted to the Floodplain Administrator. Commented [LP1]: 25-12-53(A) 1612.2 Definitions. The following terms are defined in Chapter 2: Commented [LP2]: 25-12-52 BASE FLOOD BASE FLOOD ELEVATION BASEMENT DESIGN FLOOD DESIGN FLOOD ELEVATION DRY FLOODPROOFING EXISTING STRUCTURE FLOOD or FLOODING FLOOD DAMAGE-RESISTANT MATERIALS FLOOD HAZARD AREA FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP (FIRM) FLOOD INSURANCE STUDY FLOODWAY LOWEST FLOOR REGULATORY FLOOD DATUM SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREA START OF CONSTRUCTION SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE SUBSTANTIAL IMPROVEMENT 1612.3 Establishment of Flood Hazard Areas. Flood hazard areas are: Commented [LP3]: 25-12-53(B) 1. the areas of special flood hazard areas identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the current scientific and engineering report entitled, "The Flood Insurance Study (FIS) for Williamson County, Texas and Incorporated Areas" dated December 20, 2019, with accompanying Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) dated December 20, 2019, the current scientific and engineering report entitled "The Flood Insurance Study for Travis County, Texas and Incorporated Areas" dated January 6, 2016, with accompanying Flood Insurance Rate Maps dated January 6, 2016, and any revisions are adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this section; and 2. the 100-year and 25-year floodplains as defined in the Austin City Code and Drainage Criteria Manual are adopted by reference and declared to be part of this section. 1612.4 Design and Construction. The design and construction of buildings and structures, and additions and alterations to buildings and structures located in flood hazard areas, shall be in accordance with ASCE 24, Flood Resistant Design and Construction. Commented [LP4]: 25-12-53(C) 1612.4.1 Freeboard. A minimum freeboard of two feet shall be added where the design flood elevation or other elevation requirements are …
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 ORDINANCE NO. City Code Chapter 25-12 (Technical Codes) is amended to add a new Article 3 (Flood Hazard Areas) to read as follows: ARTICLE 3. FLOOD HAZARD AREAS § 25-12-51 APPLICABILITY. (A) This article applies to the design, construction of buildings and structures, and additions and alterations to buildings and structures located in flood hazard areas. (B) This article is administered, implemented, and enforced in conjunction with each article of Chapter 25-12 (Technical Codes). (C) This article is amended in the same manner as the Building and Residential Codes. § 25-12-52 DEFINITIONS. in this chapter: (A) Except as otherwise provided, the definitions in this subsection apply to all articles (1) BASE FLOOD A flood that has the following characteristics: (a) (b) For areas amended to incorporate Atlas 14 data, a flood that has a one percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year (100- year flood) calculated under fully developed conditions as prescribed by the Drainage Criteria Manual as amended to incorporate Atlas 14 data; For areas not yet amended to incorporate Atlas 14 data, a flood that has a 0.2 percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year (500-year flood) calculated under the conditions underlying the FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map as of January 6, 2016, as subsequently revised, or as calculated under existing conditions as prescribed by the Drainage Criteria Manual using data predating Atlas 14; or (c) For the Colorado River, a flood that has a one percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year (100-year flood) calculated under the conditions underlying the FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map dated January 6, 2016, or as subsequently revised. Date: 4/22/2021 2:44 PM Article 3 2021 Page 1 of 25 COA Law Department Responsible Att’y: Trish Link (2) BASE FLOOD ELEVATION The elevation of the base flood, including wave height, relative to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD), North American Vertical Datum (NAVD) or other datum specified on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). (3) DESIGN FLOOD A flood that has the following characteristics: (a) (b) For areas amended to incorporate Atlas 14 data, a flood associated with an area of a floodplain subject to a one percent or greater chance of …
AUSTIN FIRE DEPARTMENT 2021 International Fire Code Adoption 2021 International Fire Code L o c a l A m e n d m e n t A d o p t i o n The Our Mission Goes Beyond Our Name is the cornerstone of the Austin Fire Department. A leader in the fire service, AFD is on the cutting-edge of technology and training. A leader in the fire service, the Austin Fire Department protects lives and property through extensive fire prevention and safety education efforts, in addition to a quick and effective response to emergencies. 2 Proposed Adoption In accordance with ICC latest publication, Austin Fire Department is on track to implement the 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) on September 1, 2021. 3 Coordinate and Clarify Goal: To clarify previously adopted local amendments with changing technology and published code and coordinate changed or outdate references to other adopted codes and standards. To support operating procedures for Operations, both in and outside of structures Reasons for amendments: 1. 2. Clarification purposes 3. Provide higher level of safety for properties utilizing hazardous materials 4 Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to the International Fire Code C h a p t e r 1 Historically, AFD has amended out the required operational permits required by section 106. This has been revised to section 105 in the 2021 IFC, so references were updated to correspond. Similar to other sections of the chapter as it was reformatted in published code. 5 Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to the International Fire Code C h a p t e r 1 Flammability Rating Minimum Aggregate Quantity table for hazardous materials operational permit, as required by section 105.5.22.2 has been updated to reflect the new and changing technology for battery systems and when an operational permit will be required for these systems. 4 3 2 4 3 2 Toxicity Rating Extreme High Moderate Extreme High Moderate Instability Rating Extreme High Moderate 4 3 2 Carbon Dioxide System Compressed gases and liquefied compressed gases Cryogenic fluids Stationary and Mobile Energy Storage System (ESS) Capacitor ESS – nameplate rating Flow batteries – nameplate rating Lithium ion ESS – nameplate rating Nickel metal hydride – nameplate rating Other battery technologies – nameplate rating Other electrochemical ESS technologies – nameplate rating Stationary lead-acid batteries - flooded and valve regulated, and Nickel-Cadmium ESS. Mobile ESS utilizing lead acid battery technology are exempt. Quantity 0.5 pounds …
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 STAFF DRAFT PRE-LAW DEPT REVIEW ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING ARTICLE 7 OF CITY CODE CHAPTER 25-12 TO ADOPT THE 2015 2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE AND LOCAL AMENDMENTS. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. City Code Chapter 25-12 is amended to repeal Article 7 (Fire Code) and replace it with a new Article 7 to read as follows: § 25-12-171 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE. ARTICLE 7. FIRE CODE (A) The International Fire Code and Appendices B and F, 2015 2021Edition, published by the International Code Council (“2015 2021 Fire Code”), are adopted and incorporated by reference into this section with the changes described in Subsection (B) and amendments in Section 25-12-173 (Local Amendments to the 2015 2021 Fire Code). (B) The following sections are amended or deleted: § 25-12-171 (C) — AMENDED 2015 2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE SECTIONS Section Number 101.1 102.7 102.7.1 102.7.2 103.1 103.2 103.3 103.4 104.1 104.1.1 104.7 104.910 104.1011.2 104.1213 105.3.1 105.4 Section Name Title Referenced code and standards Conflicts Provisions in referenced codes and sections General Appointment Deputies Liability For Damages General Authorized personnel Liability For Damages Alternative materials and methods Fire Chief Authority of Chief Expiration Construction documents 1 of 116 Section Number 105.6 105.5 105.6.4 105.6.5105.5.5 105.6.9105.5.9 105.6.11105.5.11 105.6.15.1105.5.16.1 105.6.15.2105.5.16.2 105.6.15.3105.5.16.3 105.6.16 105.5.17 105.6.17 105.5.18 105.6.21 105.5.22 105.6.22 105.5.23 105.6.23 105.5.24 105.6.28 105.5.29 105.6.32 105.5.34 105.6.34 105.5.36 105.6.36 105.5.39 105.5.40 105.6.37 105.5.41 105.6.38 105.5.42 105.5.43 105.5.44 105.5.45 105.5.46 105.5.47 105.5.48 105.6.45 105.5.49 105.5.50 105.5.51 105.5.52 105.6 105.7.1 105.6.1 105.7.2 105.6.2 105.4.1 106.1 105.4.1.1 106.2 105.4.2 106.2.1 105.4.4 106.2.4 113 107 Section Name Required operational permits Carbon dioxide systems used in beverage dispensing systems Carnivals and fairs Compressed gases Cryogenic fluids Blasting Explosives or blasting agents Fireworks Fire protection systems Flammable & combustible liquids Hazardous materials HPM facilities High-piled combustible storage LP-Gas Open burning Open flames and candles Places of assembly Plant Extraction Systems Private fire hydrants Pyrotechnic special effect materials Pyroxylin plastics Refrigeration equipment Repair garages and motor fuel-dispensing facilities Rooftop Heliports Spraying or Dipping Storage of Scrap tires and tire byproducts Temporary membrane structures & tents Tire-rebuilding plants Waste Handling Wood products Required construction permits No Separate Construction Permits Required Temporary membrane structures & tents Submittals Examination of documents Information on construction documents Approved documents …
Versión en español a continuación. Historic Landmark Commission Special Meeting of the Preservation Plan Committee Friday, May 7, 2021, 1 p.m. MEETING TO BE HELD MAY 7, 2021 WITH SOCIAL DISTANCING MODIFICATIONS Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Thursday, May 6, by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 7 Preservation Plan Committee meeting, members of the public must: Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-1264 or preservation@austintexas.gov no later than noon on Thursday, May 6 (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time 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 preservation@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to committee members in advance of the meeting. Reunión Especial del Comité del Plan de la Preservación Histórica Un Comité de la Comisión de Sitios Históricos FECHA de la reunion 7 de mayo, 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 (6 de mayo, 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 la junta en (512) 974- 1264 o preservation@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y …
Versión en español a continuación. Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force Meeting (Special Called) May 7, 2021 Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force to be held on May 7, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications (via videoconferencing) Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (by May 6rd by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 7th Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-0112 or jaynell.nicholson@austintexas.gov no later than noon, May 6th. The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time 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 Jaynell.nicholson@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. •This meeting will be broadcast live and may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force Meeting la junta en FECHA de la reunion (7 Mayo 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social (por videoconferencia) Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (6 Mayo 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) 972-0112 o Jaynell.nicholson@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, …
Water Forward Implementation Progress Update and Supply Outlook 5/7/2021 t e e f - e r c a , e g a r o t S 2,200,000 2,000,000 1,800,000 1,600,000 1,400,000 1,200,000 1,000,000 800,000 600,000 400,000 200,000 Combined Storage of Lakes Buchanan and Travis January 1, 2005 through May 1, 2021 2.01M ac-ft Full Storage Current Water Supplies 0.6M ac-ft Interruptible stored water for non- Garwood divisions was not provided by LCRA in 2012 through 2015. 0 Jan-05 Jan-06 Jan-07 Jan-08 Jan-09 Jan-10 Jan-11 Jan-12 Jan-13 Jan-14 Jan-15 Jan-16 Jan-17 Jan-18 Jan-19 Jan-20 Jan-21 Jan-22 t e e F - e r c A 225,000 200,000 175,000 150,000 125,000 100,000 75,000 50,000 25,000 0 Highland Lakes Inflows Average 1942 - Present Average 2008 - 2015 2021 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec LCRA Lake Levels Forecast Possible COA Stage 1 Drought Restrictions Possible COA Stage 2 Drought Restrictions Possible COA Stage 3 Drought Restrictions https://www.lcra.org/download/combined-storage-of-lakes-buchanan-and-travis/?wpdmdl=9375 Water Forward 2018 Implementation Progress QUESTIONS
Water Forward 2023 Preliminary Planning 5/7/2021 Water Forward 2018 (WF18) Overview Approved by Council in November 2018 An Austin Water-led interdepartmental effort to develop a 100-year water plan that reflects our community’s values Key drivers included population growth, droughts, and climate change Council-appointed Task Force met monthly Community outreach throughout the plan development process Goal is to ensure a diversified, sustainable, and resilient water future, with strong emphasis on water conservation Planned to be updated on a five year cycle Water Forward 2023 (WF23) Project Plan Task 3. Refine planning methodology Task 4. Forecast baseline water demands Task 5. Update climate and hydrology analysis Task 1 - Project Management Task 2 - Community Engagement Task 6. Identify water resource needs Task 7. Identify, screen, and characterize strategies Task 8. Evaluate water resource portfolios Task 9. Develop plan recommendations and document adaptive management approach 9/2021 9/2022 9/2023 Key Takeaways WF23 will build on the technical foundation and lessons learned of WF18. This planning round will be led by AW staff with targeted consultant support. More robust approach to addressing risk and uncertainty Development of a Climate Technical Advisory Group Development of Community Advisory Group and an Equity and Affordability Roadmap and Tool Development of clearer approach to water needs identification Updated screening of WF18 and new strategies (with consideration for strategies underway) Screened strategies will have characterization updated or have new characterization performed Incorporation of Colorado River land analysis and potential drinking water quality protection strategies Updated approach to portfolio development and evaluation Development of adaptive management decision support frameworks to inform strategy implementation Better alignment between WF23 outputs and regional water planning considerations Austin Water Project Team Roles and Responsibilities AW Executive Team AW Task Specific Teams • Water Forward Steering Committee: Provides review, input, and final internal approval of work. • Executive Project Sponsor: Provides guidance and interim review and approval of work. AW Project Core Team (Systems Planning Water Resources Team) • Project Manager: Works with Task Leads to ensure tasks are being completed on time and in alignment with scope; Reports to Executive Team to seek guidance, review, and internal approval of work. • Task Leads: Work closely with Primary Subject Matter Experts and Technical Teams to execute tasks; Resolves or elevate issues to PM and Review Teams as necessary. …
Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) Pilot and Program Management – Phase 1a James Dwyer & Kristi Shaw - HDR Water Forward Task Force | May, 7th, 2021 Scope Basis SUCCESSFUL ASR PROJECT areas and implementation challenges Understand the candidate aquifer Consider integration of the ASR supply into the existing distribution system preferred project alternatives Use proven decision tools to identify Develop mindful outreach strategies to educate and engage the community Task 4 • Initial storage zone screening • Heat mapping of aquifer characteristics • Key outcome: potentially suitable ASR wellfield areas Task 5 Task 8 • Integration point scoring using criteria • Key outcome: potentially suitable integration points • Develop plan and budget for field testing • Key outcome: Exploratory Drilling & Testing Plan Task 1. Task 2. Task 4. Task 5. Task 6. Task 7. Project Management AW and Consultant Team Chartering Preliminary ASR Storage Zone Identification & Characterization Preliminary ASR Integration Point Identification and Characterization Preliminary Project Alternatives Development & Evaluation Project Alternatives Revision & Re- evaluation Task 8. Exploratory Drilling & Testing Planning Task 6 • Use suitable wellfield areas & integration points to develop project alternatives Task 7 • Final report • Project alternative revision as needed • Score each alternative using project criteria • Key outcome: preferred project informed by community input alternative(s) • Key outcome: scored project alternatives Task 3- Community Engagement and Education, including equity and affordability tasks Overview of Phase 1a Project Approach Task 2 –Team Chartering Goal: support clarity of mission and tenets of success, and project team alignment Steps: • Project initiation chartering • Follow-up chartering sessions to realign goals and objectives as needed, particularly as a result of community engagement Task 3 – Community Engagement Consultant Community Engagement Team: ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Kristi Shaw, HDR Technical ASR- Communications Liaison Carmen Schofield, HDR Communications Lead Shuronda Robinson, Adisa Communications Advisor- ASR Introduction and Education Task Lead Lynda Rife, Rifeline Advisor- Outreach and Preliminary Project Alternatives Public Engagement Task Lead Task 3 – Project Introduction, Engagement, & Education Engagement and Education Plan Introduction and Education Campaign Project background, goals and objectives Introduce the project to the community Identify roles and responsibilities within Demonstrate how ASR fits into Water Forward project team Identify project milestones and schedules Identify communities and stakeholders, including governmental entities, regulatory bodies, and public interest …
WINTER STORM EVENT BRIEFING Water Forward Task Force | May 7, 2021 System Map Event Overview Critical 48-hour period Begin Freeze (Approximate) End Freeze (Approximate) 350 300 250 200 150 ) D G M ( 100 50 0 y a D r e p s n o l l a G n o i l l i M / ) G M ( s n o l l a G f o s n o i l l i M 2/10/2021 2/12/2021 2/14/2021 2/16/2021 2/18/2021 2/20/2021 2/22/2021 2/24/2021 2/26/2021 2/28/2021 Storage Pumpage Usage Storage Loss AW Incident Command activated 2/17 @7am SWB Outage 2/16 @10 PM System Peak Hourly 330 MGD 2/17 @ 9 AM SWB Boil Water Notice Issued 2/17 @ 11AM Citywide Boil Water Notice 2/17 @ 8:30 PM End Freeze (Approximate) Ullrich Power Outage 2/17 @ 2PM Ullrich at pre-shut down flowrate 2/18 @ 1AM Ullrich Startup 2/17 @ 5:30 PM 2/15/21 12:00 AM 2/17/21 12:00 AM 2/19/21 12:00 AM 2/21/21 12:00 AM 2/23/21 12:00 AM Storage Pumpage Usage 350 300 250 200 150 ) D G M ( 100 50 0 y a D r e p s n o l l a G n o i l l i M / ) G M ( s n o l l a G f o s n o i l l i M System Recovery Central Zone Boil Water Notice lifted 2/22 AM @ 5:30AM North, South, NWA zones Boil Water Notice lifted 2/22 @ 4:30PM Emergency Water Use Restrictions lifted 2/24 @ 8AM 350 300 250 200 150 ) D G M ( 100 50 0 y a D r e p s n o l l a G n o i l l i M / ) G M ( s n o l l a G f o s n o i l l i M Citywide Boil Water Notice lifted 2/23 @ 11:45AM 2/22/21 12:00 AM 2/23/21 12:00 AM 2/24/21 12:00 AM 2/25/21 12:00 AM 2/26/21 12:00 AM 2/27/21 12:00 AM 2/28/21 12:00 AM Storage Pumpage Usage Leak/Break Timeline Begin Freeze End Freeze D C F E H I A - Lake Creek 42" Break B - Texas Plume SSO C - SWB Low Pressure D - Peak Hrly Usage E - SWB BWN F - Ullrich Power Outage G - Minimum Storage H - Citywide BWN I - Ullrich @ Pre-shutdown …
Advisory Group and Task Force Subcommittee Reports Water Forward Task Force Meeting | May 7, 2021 Advisory Group and Task Force Subcommittee Reports Ordinance Task Force Subcommittee Indirect Potable Reuse Task Force Subcommittee Climate Technical Advisory Group Aquifer Storage and Recovery Technical Advisory Group Questions and Discussion
FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 QUARTER 2 REPORT FY21 Q2 Progress Current/Planned FY21 Q3 Activities Future Implementation Steps Water Forward 2023 AW staff began development of a draft scope outline for the five year update to Water Forward 2018, to be completed in 2023. AW also began preliminary technical work to support the plan update. AW will gather Water Forward Task Force input on the Water Forward 2023 scope, begin targeted consultant procurement for specific tasks, and continue planning and technical work to support the plan update. FY21: Pre-planning & begin community engagement FY22: Update methodology, demands, climate & FY23: hydrology analysis, and identify water needs Identify strategies, develop & evaluate portfolios, develop recommendations & plan Protecting our Core Colorado River Supplies Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) approved the adopted 2021 Regional Water Plan submitted by Region K. AW will review TWDB’s draft 2022 State Water Plan. FY21: State Water Plan finalization and initial planning and consultant selection for 2026 Region K plan. FY21: FY25: Anticipated project completion. Installation of 250,000 meters continues. Conservation My ATX Water systems testing pilot including nearly 5,000 water meters almost complete. Pre-install field surveys continue and meter installations will continue and include ~2200 additional meters. AW completed development of Onsite Water Reuse Pilot Incentive program. AW received Council spending authorization for Onsite Water Reuse Pilot Incentive program. FY21: AW will begin stakeholder outreach to potential incentive candidates. Onsite Water Reuse AW’s Onsite Water Reuse Systems (OWRS) Team began implementation of the Council-approved OWRS Ordinance. AW will begin stakeholder outreach and publish guidance documents to educate the development community on the OWRS Ordinance. FY23/4: Anticipated onsite water reuse mandate in effect for new developments >250,000 square feet. Centralized & Decentralized Reclaimed Drought Supplies AW continued work to 1) implement AW’s 2013 Completing the Core plan to create a reclaimed loop through downtown and east Austin and 2) update the Centralized Reclaimed Master Plan. AW will continue to support reclaimed infrastructure projects, development review, and updates to the Centralized Reclaimed Master Plan among other activities. The ASR Pilot and Program Management project contract with HDR, Inc. was executed in March 2021. Work continued on the ASR Pilot and Program Management Project, including team chartering, data gathering, and initial technical and community engagement work.. FY21: Anticipated completion of updates to the Centralized Reclaimed Master Plan and development of a Decentralized Reclaimed planning products. FY25: Anticipated completion of the downtown …
