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 RESOLUTION NO. WHEREAS, on March 6, 2020, the City of Austin and Travis County both declared a local state of disaster due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and issued measures to reduce the possibility of exposure and promote the health and safety of City of Austin/Travis County residents; and WHEREAS, On March 13, 2020, Governor Abbott declared a state of disaster for all Texas counties due to the spread of COVID-19; and WHEREAS, in alignment with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and advice from local health authorities, subsequent executive orders in the City of Austin, Travis County, Williamson County, and the State of Texas have limited business operations and human social interactions to protect and promote public health; and WHEREAS, these and other necessary measures taken by jurisdictions across the United States and the world to control the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic have limited public interactions, closed schools and businesses, and resulted in economic uncertainty that has left an unprecedented number of Austin residents facing unemployment or underemployment; and WHEREAS, since the beginning of the crisis, the City Council of the City of Austin has responded to this through several actions , including Ordinance No. 20200326-090 and Resolution Nos. 20200326-091, 20200326-092, 20200409-079, 20200409-081, 20200409-086, and 20200423-040 each of which respond to needs of Austin residents amid the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, and open a path toward relief in economic strain for individuals and businesses during this crisis; and 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 WHEREAS, the City has been able to launch several programs to date, however, currently launched programs have already received more requests for assistance than there are available funds; and WHEREAS, on March 27, 2020, the CARES Act, was signed into law, which authorized $2 trillion in federal economic relief through a stimulus infusion into housing and public health programs, as well as direct financial assistance and additional unemployment benefits to individuals, allocating $170 million to the City of Austin with an additional tens of millions to our partner counties; and WHEREAS, on April 22, 2020, federal guidelines for expending the CARES Act funding were released, helping to lay out the …
CULTURAL ARTS PROGRAM FUNDING – HOTEL O CCUPAN CY TAX ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT MAY 18, 2020 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 2 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 3 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 4 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 5 DRAFT DRAFT Cultural Arts Fund Beginning Balance 4,518,915 3,215,422 2,960,636 1,758,364 (1,564,286) Revenue Interest Total Revenue Transfers In Other Funds Convention Center Total Transfers In Total Available Funds Program Requirements 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2019-20 2020-21* Actual Actual Estimated Amended Proposed 56,500 56,500 70,152 70,152 38,500 38,500 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 11,231,717 12,639,480 8,245,008 11,880,629 9,304,634 0 0 0 3,144,447 0 11,231,717 12,639,480 8,245,008 15,025,076 9,304,634 11,288,217 12,709,631 8,283,508 15,050,076 9,329,634 Cultural Arts and Contracts 12,677,444 13,001,908 12,808,430 12,808,430 Total Program Requirements 12,677,444 13,001,908 12,808,430 12,808,430 6,835,302 6,835,302 Total Requirements 12,677,444 13,001,908 12,808,430 12,808,430 6,835,302 Excess (Deficiency) of Total Available Funds Over Total Requirem ents Adjustment to GAAP Ending Balance No te: Numbers may no t add due to ro unding. (1,389,227) (292,277) (4,524,922) 2,241,646 2,494,332 85,734 37,491 0 0 0 3,215,422 2,960,636 (1,564,286) 4,000,010 930,046 ** **PLEASE NOTE: The Proposed FY21 ending balances reflects a 10% reserve. EDD is working with the Budget Office to identify additional revenue for FY21 that will allow for level funding. C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 6 QUESTIONS? C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 7
ARTS COMMISSION MONDAY, MAY 18, 2020 – 3-4:30pm VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jaime Castillo – Chair, Michelle Polgar – Vice Chair, Brett Barnes, Lulu Flores, Bears Rebecca Fonte, Felipe Garza, kYmberly Keeton, Amy Mok, Celina Zisman, Rick Van Dyke (currently non-voting member) MINUTES CALL TO ORDER 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The speakers signed up prior to noon on Sunday, May 17 will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items posted on the agenda. a. Sylvia Orozco, Mexic-Arte Museum Executive Director; spoke to items 3.a – COVID-19 Hotel Occupancy Tax and 5. A.1 Cultural Funding – Discussion and possible Action on the COVID-19 updates, For - Funding from CARES ACT Relief funding should be used to fill the gap in the Hotel Occupancy Tax Funds. This recommended should be made and approved by Arts Commission and City Council a. Approve the minutes as amended for the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on April 20, 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2020 Moved: Polgar Vote: 7-0-1 Commissioner Barnes Abstained Seconded: Mok 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS Commissioner Garza arrived on the dais a. COVID-19 update i. Presentation on Hotel Occupancy Tax, Sylnovia Holt-Rabb ii. FY21 Cultural Funding up18, Meghan Wells b. Visit Austin marketing partnership, Peggy Ellithorpe 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items Motion to approve items 4.a.i, 4.a.ii., and 4.a.iii on consent Motioned: Barnes Vote: 9-0 i. Approve the Final Design by Artists J Muzacz and Polis for the Rosewood Seconded: Polgar Neighborhood Park Bathhouse AIPP Project Motion to approve the Final Design by Artists J Muzacz and Polis for the Rosewood Neighborhood Park Bathhouse AIPP Project Approved on consent ii. Approve the Prospectus for the Barton Springs Bathhouse Rehabilitation AIPP Project Motion to approve the Prospectus for the Barton Springs Bathhouse Rehabilitation AIPP Project Approved on consent iii. Approve Artwork Donation from Ryan Companies of sculpture “Aurorae” by artist FYOOG for the City of Austin Planning and Development Center Building Motion to approve Artwork Donation from Ryan Companies of sculpture “Aurorae” by artist FYOOG for the City of Austin Planning and Development Center Building Approved on consent 5. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items i. Cultural Funding A. Discussion and possible action on the COVID-19 updates B. Form Community Initiatives Guidelines Working Group Motion to form Community Initiatives Guidelines Working Group with Commissioners Polgar, Flores, and Fonte serving as chair Motioned: Fonte Vote: 8-0 Commissioner Garza off …
Special Meeting of the ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION May 15, 2020 10:00 a.m. Zero Waste Advisory Commission to be held May 15, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance by noon Thursday, May 14. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 15 Zero Waste Advisory Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-1931, or Jaime.Germany@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 Jaime.Germany@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 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 Jaime Germany in the Austin Resource Recovery Department, at 512-974-1931, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. information on the Zero Waste Advisory Commission, please contact Jaime.Germany@austintexas.gov at 512- 974-1931. For more ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION May 15, 2020 10:00 A.M. VIDEO CONFERENCE AGENDA Amanda Masino Jonathan Barona Melissa Rothrock Kaiba White Melissa Scruggs Cathy Gattuso CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Gerry Acuna Ian Steyaert Lisa Barden CALL TO ORDER 1. Approval of February 19, 2020 Special Meeting Minutes 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action – ZWAC Officer Elections b. Discussion and Action – Collections in the …
Item 20-2057 Posting Language ..Title Authorize award of a multi-term contract with Texas Disposal Systems, Inc., to provide trash, recycling, and organics collection services for the Central Business District, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $8,300,000. (Note: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established). ..Body Lead Department Purchasing Office. Client Department(s) Austin Resource Recovery. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $415,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Operating Budget of Austin Resource Recovery. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: The Purchasing Office issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) 1500 SLW1036 for these services. The solicitation issued on December 9, 2019 and it closed on February 20, 2020. The recommended contractor submitted the only responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Documents. Prior Council Action: For More Information: Inquiries should be directed to the City Manager’s Agenda Office, at 512-974-2991 or AgendaOffice@austintexas.gov NOTE: Respondents to this solicitation, and their representatives, shall continue to direct inquiries to the solicitation’s Authorized Contact Person: Sandy Wirtanen, at 512-974-7711 or sandy.wirtanen@austintexas.gov. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: May 13, 2020 – To be reviewed by the Zero Waste Advisory Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide all dumpsters/containers, staff, labor, vehicles, and equipment for trash, recycling, and composting collection services in the alleys of the Downtown Central Business District, per the requirements from City Council under Ordinance No. 20051020-063. In addition to collection services, the contractor will provide services for daily cleanup and maintenance in all the alleys in the service area. The contractor will also cover additional collection needs for special events held in the Downtown Central Business District. The current contract expires on September 3, 2020. The requested authorization amount was determined using a departmental estimate based on historical spend and future usage. The recommended contractor is the current provider for these services. Contract Detail: Contract Term Initial Term Optional Extension 1 Optional Extension 2 TOTAL Note: Contract Authorization amounts are based on the City’s estimated annual usage. …
To: Zero Waste Advisory Commission From: Ken Snipes, Director Austin Resource Recovery Date: May 15, 2020 Dumpsters in the Central Business District Subject: Director’s Monthly Report to the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Austin Resource Recovery has received requests from businesses located in the Central Business District (CBD) requesting some relief of their monthly garbage fees related to the statewide business closures. In late March, an audit of trash volume was performed in the CBD and found that a majority of the containers within the CBD were empty. By removing containers in the CBD, ARR would be able to reduce CBD customer volume charge which will help customers in that area save money during this crisis; ARR would pay less to the vendor, with a near break-even fiscal impact. ARR Fleet Purchases FY 20 Under the current Fleet Master Agreement, ARR is scheduled to purchase the following types of equipment for FY 20. ARR is replacing 47 units and adding 13 additional pieces of equipment, including multi-packs for the final phase of the Curbside Compost program expansion. Number of Units Litter Abatement Type Area 6 2 1 1 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 Multi-packs Street Sweepers Street Sweeper Bike Lane Sweeper 25-Yard Rear Loaders 25-Yard Rear Loader 25-Yard Rear Loader Crane with 30-Yard Box Crane with 30-Yard Box Crew Cab Stake Bed Box Truck with Dump Bed Curbside Compost Street Sweeping Litter Control Street Sweeping Yard Trimmings Brush Collection Bulk Collection Bulk Collection Brush Collection Litter Control Dead Animal Collection Fuel Bio-Diesel Bio-Diesel Bio-Diesel Bio-Diesel Bio-Diesel Bio-Diesel Bio-Diesel Bio-Diesel Bio-Diesel Flex Fuel/E85 Bio-Diesel Supervisor Pickups Trimmings/Curbside CNG Yard Compost Bulk Collection Street Sweeping Supervisor Pickup Supervisor Pickup Number of Units Type Collections Automated Side Loaders Automated Side Loaders 25-Year Rear Loaders 13-Yard Rear Loaders 13-Yard Rear Loader Supervisor Pickup Supervisor Pickup Area Garbage Recycle Garbage Garbage Recycle Garbage Recycle Flex Fuel/E85 Flex Fuel/E85 Fuel Bio-Diesel Bio-Diesel Bio-Diesel Bio-Diesel Bio-Diesel Flex Fuel/E85 Flex Fuel/E85 Diversion Facilities Type Area Fuel 11-Yard Dump Truck Landfill Closure Bio-Diesel Forklift Tractor Resource Recovery Center Training Propane Bio-Diesel Administration Type Supervisor Pickup Small Pickup Compact Car Compact Cars Area Safety Admin Management Admin Management Business Outreach Fuel Flex Fuel/E85 Bio-Diesel Electric Electric 3 1 1 10 8 1 2 1 1 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 Number of Units Number of Units Total Units: 60 ReVerse Pitch The 5th annual ReVerse Pitch …
Zero Waste Advisory Commission Special Meeting Minutes February 19, 2020 The Zero Waste Advisory Commission convened in a special meeting on February 19, 2020 in the Town Lake Center Assembly Room in Austin, Texas. Following are the meeting highlights. For detailed information, please visit http://www.austintexas.gov/cityclerk/boards_commissions/meetings/97_1.htm. CALL TO ORDER Chair Acuna called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:42 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Gerry Acuna, Cathy Gattuso, Ian Steyaert, Amanda Masino, Kaiba White, Jonathan Barona, Lisa Barden Absent are: Melissa Rothrock Staff in attendance: Director Ken Snipes, Assistant Director Tammie Williamson, Assistant Director Richard McHale, Victoria Rieger, Gena McKinley, Mike Turner, Andy Dawson, Richard Avila, Lori Scott, Scott Long, Marcus Gonzalez, Amy Slagle, Ron Romero, Brent Paige, Rick Harland (Fleet) Speakers: Adam Gregory, Jeffrey Jacoby, Bobby Gregory, Scott Johnson, Ryan Hobbs 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Scott Johnson- Mattress recycling; coordinated with Houston Furniture Bank and requests consideration of mattress recycling pilot or program. Assistant Director Richard McHale: there is an RFP on mattress recycling issued and closed, under evaluation. 2. Approval of January 8, 2020 Meeting Minutes Modifications: Commissioner Gattuso approves, seconded by Masino. Unanimous. Ian absent; Lisa Barden in Attendance. Change minutes to November. 3a. Approval November 21, 2019 Special Meeting Minutes. Gattuso approves, Ian seconds. Unanimous 3b. Impact of Ordinance Change Pursuant to City of Austin Extraterritorial Boundary Revision 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 Teresa Dixon in the Austin Resource Recovery Department, at 512-974-1987, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Zero Waste Advisory Commission, please contact Teresa Dixon at 512- 974-1987. Citizen communication: Adam Gregory, Texas Disposal Systems, requests that ZWAC recommend to Council to recommend treating landfills equally. 3c. C&D Working Group Sub-Committee: Per Commissioner White, Austin Community Climate Plan updating; one of the advisory groups is sustainable buildings, which is an opportunity for engagement. Sustainability office has information about climate plan update and calendar online. Deferred for future participation; possibly Commissioner Steyaert and Commissioner Gattuso may participate in the future. 4a. Discussion and Action – RCA for Residential Dumpster Service Ron Romero, ARR Division Manager, …
Forecast Presentation May 15, 2020 Presentation Topics • Budget Process • Department Overview -Key Performance Metrics • FY21 Department Forecast • Residential Rates Forecast • CIP Highlights • Clean Community Fee May 15, 2020 Zero Waste Advisory Commission 2 Budget Process • November 2019 – Management Retreat Held – Performance Review and Department Assessment • March 2020 – Financial Forecast Submitted – City timeline for budget approval is compressed • May 2020 – Proposed Budget Due • July 2020 – Proposed Budget Presented to Council • August 2020 – Budget Readings May 15, 2020 3 Department Overview Key Performance Measure FY17 Actuals FY18 Actuals FY19 Actuals FY20 FY20 Amended Estimated Lost Time Injury Rate Per the Equivalent of 100 Employees Percent of Combined Residential Collection Services Collected On-Time Average Customer Satisfaction With the Quality of all Curbside and HHW Services Estimated Percent of Curbside Collected Materials Diverted from Landfills by ARR Percent of URO-Affected Properties Reporting Access to Recycling for Employees and Tenants 0.95 0.24 2.03 0.00 1.0 99.89 99.89 99.89 100 99.89 74 75 75 85 85 37.5 36.8 37.5 38.1 39.0 May 15, 2020 Zero Waste Advisory Commission 86 85 85 85 80 4 Financial Forecast FY 2020 Budget $102.2 M CCF Amend. $1.7 M Cost Drivers $2.1 M New Invest. $0.7 M FY 2021 Budget $106.7 M 5-Year Forecast 114.9 119.6 123.4 127.3 102.2 106.7 29.65 33.90 36.15 36.90 38.70 38.95 15.00 14.00 Budget ($ millions) 14.90 15.50 CIP ($ millions) 15.20 15.20 Typical Rate Payer ∗ Typical Rate Payer data reflects monthly residential rate in dollars Forecast Highlights Significant rate increase required to bring budget in alignment $4.25/month increase to Base Fee 11 new positions in operations to account for customer growth and to reduce overtime; $6.75 Base Fee increase projected over the 5 year forecast. May 15, 2020 Zero Waste Advisory Commission 5 Rate Development Goal – for rates/fees to cover total Cost of Service Components of Calculation: – Revenue Offsets – Customers – Direct and Indirect Expenses May 15, 2020 Zero Waste Advisory Commission 6 Cost of Service Components Direct Expenses Indirect Expenses Cost of equipment, fuel, vehicle maintenance and supplies Employee costs – Salaries, benefits, taxes, insurance Internal Indirect Administrative and Support Staff (Safety, HR, Finance, QA, Executive Management, Strategic Initiatives, Customer Service, Cart Maintenance, etc.) External Indirect Corporate Purchasing, Budget, City Manager’s Office, …
Zero Waste Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes May 15, 2020 The Special Meeting of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission convened through Video Conference on Friday, May 15, 2020, due to COVID-19 Disaster Declaration for all Texas Counties. The following are the meeting highlights. For detailed information please visit http://www.austintexas.gov/cityclerk/boards_commissions/meetings/97_1.htm CALL TO ORDER Chair Acuna called the Commission Meeting to order at 10:03 a.m. Board Members in Attendance: Gerry Acuna, Cathy Gattuso, Ian Steyaert, Kaiba White, Lisa Barden, Amanda Masino, Jonathan Barona, Melissa Rothrock Absent: Melanie Scruggs Staff in attendance via WebEx: Ken Snipes, Jaime Germany Terry, Victoria Rieger, Gena McKinley Staff in attendance over the phone: Tammie Williamson, Richard McHale, Mike Turner, Brent Paige, Andy Dawson, Marcus Gonzalez Speakers: Adam Gregory Item 2b. Discussion and Action-Collections in the Central Business District RCA Jeffrey Jacoby Item Chair Acuna opened with comments, 1. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 19, 2020 SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES Vice-Chair Acuna entertained a motion. Commissioner Amanda White moved for approval. Seconded by Commissioner Cathy Gattuso. Item passed Unanimously 2. NEW BUSINESS 2a. Discussion and Action—ZWAC Officer Election of 2021 officers Chair Acuna thanked Commissioner Gattuso for being Vice-Chair and the entire Commission for support. Chair Acuna entertained a motion. Commissioner Masino moved for approval of Commissioner Gerry Acuna as Chair. Seconded Commissioner Gattuso Chair Acuna stepped back to allow Commissioners to vote. Vice-Chair Gattuso to over for voting. Motion approved Unanimously Chair Acuna motioned and nominated Commissioner Gattuso to remain as Vice-Chair. Seconded by Commissioner Kaiba White. Item approved Unanimous 2b. Discussion and Action-Collections in the Central Business District RCA Victoria Rieger, ARR, presented the item. We are seeking the favorable recommendation of a multi-term contract with Texas Disposal System Incorporated to provide trash and recycling and organics collection services for the Central Business District, as well as provide services for daily cleanup and maintenance of alleys in the service area for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed 8.3 million. Adam Gregory, TDS discussed the same request as the Residential Dumpster Contract back in February, for the Commission to recommend approval of the CBD Contract while recommending the Council reaffirm their rejection of the Landfill Criteria Matrix as you unanimously voted to do for the Residential Dumpster Contract. Previously staff requested to seek council approval of the LCM through the solicitation process. The CBD contract is the last remaining solicitation that incorporates the LCM. It’s …
Special Meeting of the Urban Transportation Commission Friday, May 15 2020 Meeting to be held with physical distancing modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Thursday, May 14 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 15, 2020 Urban Transportation Commission meeting, residents must: • Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974 2358 and emily.smith@austintexas.gov no later than noon on Thursday, May 14. 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 emily.smith@austintexas.gov by Noon, May 14. 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: austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (UTC) FRIDAY MAY 15, 2020 – 1:00 PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING MEETING AGENDA 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MARCH 10, 2020 REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER 2. NEW BUSINESS A. Right of Way vacation: 572 sf alley abutting 509 E. 9th Street – Discussion and Possible Action Staff: Mashell Smith, Office of Real Estate Services B. Speed management: recommended speed limit modifications for urban core, residential, and downtown streets – Discussion and Possible Action Staff: Rob Spillar, Eric Bollich, and Lewis Leff, Austin Transportation Department C. Street Impact Fee Study results and draft policy recommendation – Discussion and Possible Action Staff: Cole Kitten and Liane Miller, Austin Transportation 3. OLD BUSINESS A. Project Connect System Plan – Discussion and Possible Action Sponsor: Commissioner Champion Co-sponsor: Commissioner Alvarado 4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Note: These topics will NOT be discussed by the commission as part of this agenda A. Urban Trails Plan and Sidewalk/ADA Transition Plan Updates (Staff; June) B. Austin Community Climate …
May 15, 2020 Urban Transportation Commission special called meeting Agenda item details (supplemental information) Right of Way vacation 572 sf alley abutting 509 E. 9th Street – Discussion and Possible Action • Requester/Presenter: Mashell Smith, Land Management, Office of Real Estate Services (ORES) • Objective: Opportunity for UTC to recommend (or recommend against) a proposed vacation of right-of- way before City Council considers approval of the vacation: o Right-Of-Way vacation of the Alley (0.013 acre/ 572 sq. ft.) portion being the remaining of 20-ft wide tract of land, known as the alley of East 8th Street, adjacent to Lots 16 and 17, Sarah and Lydia M. Robertson’s Subdivision, out of Outlot 1, Division B, recorded in Volume 2, Page 232, Plat Records Travis County, Texas. • Time-sensitivity: This matter will be presented to Planning Commission and City Council soon. The matter is urgent. • Additional info: This item was previously approved by the UTC in November 2019 – however, proper public notification was not done in late 2019, so ORES resent public notice. The board needs to hear the item again, along with letters of objections and letters of support. • Time allotted: 30 mins Speed management update: recommended speed limit modifications for urban core, residential, and downtown streets – Discussion and Possible Action • Requester/Presenters: Rob Spillar, Director, Eric Bollich, Assistant Director, and Lewis Leff, Transportation Safety Officer, Austin Transportation Department (ATD) • Objective: o Present the Austin City Traffic Engineer’s recommended speed limit modifications to Council based ATD’s engineering studies and findings. o Discuss the results of the engineering studies analyzing speed limits on residential streets, major streets within the Urban Core (area bounded by US 183, SH 71, and MoPac), and the downtown network (area bounded by MoPac, MLK Blvd, IH-35 Southbound Frontage Road, and Lady Bird Lake) o Answer questions about the study process, findings, and recommendations. • Time-sensitivity: City Council to consider these recommendations at upcoming June 11, 2020 meeting. • Time allotted: 45 mins Street Impact Fee Study Results and Draft Policy Recommendation – Discussion and Possible Action This item will be postponed to the UTC’s June agenda. Project Connect System Plan – Discussion and Possible Action • Requester: Commissioners Champion and Alvarado • Objective: Opportunity for UTC members to continue their discussion from March regarding Capital Metro’s Project Connect System Plan and consider approving recommendations regarding the plan. • Time allotted: 30 mins …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: Mark Rogers Smith, Mashell; CLMD Land Management Nhat M. Ho; Rachel Stone; Fayez Kazi GNDC Update Ltr 5.3.20 File #10076-1901 Sunday, May 3, 2020 12:05:20 PM GNDC_File #10076-1901_809 E 9 ROW.pdf *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Ms. Smith, I have attached a letter that I'm hoping provides the pertinent background and an update related to our application for the alley vacation adjacent to our property at 809 East 9th Street. As you probably are aware, the application was approved on consent by both the Urban Transportation Commission and Planning Commission late last year. In February of this year, also on consent, the City Council approved selling the remainder of the alley to GNDC. You already should have copies of the letter and email that I sent last month to all of the condominium owners at the Tyndall who submitted objection letters to the alley vacation. In my letter and email, I offered to meet virtually if the Tyndall owners wished to and I provided my phone number, email address and mailing address. I have had no responses of any kind from anyone. Despite their statements regarding safety, I'm quite certain the Tyndall owners are actually concerned about the loss of views of our downtown. While such a concern is reasonable, had anyone investing in a west-facing condominium at the Tyndall asked about the development potential of the Lopez Property-- 809 East 9th Street-- the developers of the Tyndall undoubtedly knew that the entitlements are the same as those for the Tyndall. While it is an investor's responsibility to understand the pros and cons of their investment, it is my responsibility to develop property owned by our corporation to its highest and best use in order to most effectively fulfill our mission. Had the developers of the Tyndall acquired the Lopez Property, their project certainly would have been built as far to the west and as tall as we plan to build on that same property. And, just as certainly, they would have wished to build using the 572 feet of the remainder of alleyway, just as we would like to do. Their objections suggest our property is not right for seniors, yet I'm also quite sure that the real estate agents for the Tyndall are not trying to dissuade any potential buyers who are 62 years of age or older from …
Ashley Russo 800 Embassy Drive, Unit # 103 Austin, Texas 78702 March 18, 2020 City of Austin Office of Real Estate Services Suite 1350 P.O. Box 1088 Austin, Texas 78767-1088 Attn: Mashell Smith RE: File # 10076-1901 To Whom It May Concern: As a homeowner of a residence at The Tyndall at Robertson Hill Residential Condominium Community, located at 800 Embassy Drive, I am in receipt of the March 13, 2020 public notice of alley vacation for the adjacent property at 809 E. 9th Street. I strongly object to the vacation of the 572 square foot portion of the remaining 20 ft wide tract of land between E. 8th and E. 9th Street requested by the Guadalupe Neighborhood Development Corporation as part of a proposed multi-family hi-rise building. Vacation of the alley creates an unsafe building condition for me and all residents at The Tyndall due to the increased risk of fire as a result of the dangerously close proximity of the proposed building. My safety and the life safety of the more than 182 owners and residents at The Tyndall cannot and should not be compromised by the City of Austin with the vacation of this alley. The backyard of a historic single-family home on a dead-end street is not the right place for a multi- story wood frame building due to the limited access for fire, EMS and life safety services. Thank you for your time in reviewing my objections. Sincerely, Ashley Russo Resident Name 800 Embassy Drive, Unit # _____ Austin, Texas 78702 March 18, 2020 City of Austin Office of Real Estate Services Suite 1350 P.O. Box 1088 Austin, Texas 78767-1088 Attn: Mashell Smith RE: File # 10076-1901 To Whom It May Concern: As a homeowner of a residence at The Tyndall at Robertson Hill Residential Condominium Community, located at 800 Embassy Drive, I am in receipt of the March 13, 2020 public notice of alley vacation for the adjacent property at 809 E. 9th Street. I strongly object to the vacation of the 572 square foot portion of the remaining 20 ft wide tract of land between E. 8th and E. 9th Street requested by the Guadalupe Neighborhood Development Corporation as part of a proposed multi-family hi-rise building. Vacation of the alley creates an unsafe building condition for me and all residents at The Tyndall due to the increased risk of fire as a result …
TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: M E M O R A N D U M Emily Smith, Urban Transportation Commission Coordinator Austin Transportation Department Mashell Smith, Land Management Supervisor Office of Real Estate Services May 11, 2020 F#10076-1901: Right-Of-Way vacation of the Alley (0.013 acre/ 572 sq. ft.) portion being the remaining of 20-ft wide tract of land, known as the alley of East 8th Street, adjacent to Lots 16 and 17, Sarah and Lydia M. Robertson’s Subdivision, out of Outlot 1, Division B, recorded in Volume 2, Page 232, Plat Records Travis County, Texas. Attached is the Summary of Review Comments Report and Application Packet pertaining to the right-of-way alley vacation application for approximately 572 square foot tract of land, portion being the remaining of 20-ft wide tract of land, known as the alley of East 8th Street, adjacent to Lots 16 and 17, Sarah and Lydia M. Robertson’s Subdivision, out of Outlot 1, Division B, recorded in Volume 2, Page 232, Plat Records Travis County, Texas. This 572 square foot portion will be added to the adjoining property and the property will be developed as multi-family affordable senior housing. All affected city departments and private utility franchise holders have reviewed the request and recommend approval, subject to the following conditions: 1. Austin Water Utility: • A water line easement will be retained over the entire vacation tract. • The survey must be updated to show existing wastewater manhole. • AWU needs a signed agreement that transfer the City of Austin line to a private institution. • A clean out will need to be built and accepted by COA standards. The applicant requested that the item be placed on the November 12, Urban Transportation Commission Agenda. It was heard by the Commissioners and was passed with full support. Due to an error in Public Notice for the November 12, 2019 UTC meeting new public notice was given in March 2020. This item in now being requested to be placed on the May 15, 2020 Urban Transportation Commission Agenda. Objections and support letters are additional backup. Staff contact: Applicant: Adjoining Land Owner: 809 E. 9th Street The applicant and/or property owner’s representative will be present at the meeting to answer any questions regarding the development project and vacation request. Mashell Smith, Land Management Supervisor Office of Real Estate Services, 512-974-7079, mashell.smith@austintexas.gov Nhat Ho, nhat@civilitude.com Civilitude Engineers & Planners (512) 761-6161 SUMMARY …
From: To: Subject: Date: Aaron Michalovic CLMD Land Management Fwd: Sunday, May 3, 2020 10:42:24 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Aaron Michalovic <michalovicwoodart@gmail.com> Date: May 3, 2020 at 10:41:35 PM CDT To: Mashell.Smith@austintexas.gov April 29, 2020 Aaron Michalovic 804 Waller St Austin Tx 78702 City of Austin Office of Real Estate Services, Suite 1350 P.O. Box 1350 Austin, Texas Attn: Mashell Smith To Whom It May Concern: I am aware that the Guadalupe Neighborhood Development Corporation (GNDC) has requested to acquire the remainder of the alley adjacent to their property located at 809 East 9th Street. (cid:2940) (cid:2940) I strongly support GNDC’s request for the vacation of 572 square feet of the remainder of the alley. For nearly 40 years GNDC has developed high quality affordable housing and worked for the revitalization and preservation of the neighborhoods of East Austin. Austin is facing an affordable housing crisis and East Austin is ground zero in our city, in Texas and in the United States in terms of the displacement of is nationally recognized and was featured as a case study success story in the UT Uprooted report released in 2018 as an organization doing great work providing affordable housing that mitigates displacement. its traditional residents. GNDC Please help GNDC accomplish its desperately needed work by supporting the vacation of the remainder of alley. Doing so will help our city achieve the 60,000 affordable housing units needed in Austin over the next 10 years, as outlined in the Strategic Housing Blueprint that is adopted into the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Aaron Michalovic Sent from my iPhone 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 CSIRT@austintexas.gov. From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Adam Talianchich Smith, Mashell; CLMD Land Management Mark Rogers; Mango Mango 809 E 9th St - Vacated Alley Tuesday, May 5, 2020 3:48:21 PM *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Howdy, I understand that the Guadalupe Neighborhood Development Corporation (GNDC) has requested to acquire the remainder of the alley adjacent to their property located at 809 East 9th Street. I strongly support GNDC’s request for the vacation of 572 square feet of the …
Speed Management Briefing: Recommended Speed Limit Modifications for Urban Core, Residential, and Downtown Streets Urban Transportation Commission | May 15, 2020 Engineering Recommendation Based on a comprehensive traffic engineering study, the Office of the City Traffic Engineer has determined that roadway speeds across a wide range of roadways in Austin should be reduced to achieve safe and prudent speeds • Urban Core Arterials • Neighborhood Streets • Downtown Streets 2 Briefing Agenda • Speed Management Program Overview • Engineering Study Methodology • Detailed Findings and Recommendations • Urban Core Study • Residential & Downtown Core Streets • Next Steps 3 Speed Management Program Mission: • Improve safety and enhance the livability of Austin streets • Implement context-appropriate speed reduction strategies Objective: • Reduce the likelihood of serious injury and fatal crashes • Reduce egregious speeding on all street levels 4 Speed Management Program • Speed is one of four behaviors which contribute to most of the fatal crashes • Speeding is the primary contributing factor in ~1/4 of Austin traffic fatality crashes • 3,107 Years of Life Lost (2019) 5 Engineering Study Methodology Review of Best Practices 6 Engineering Study Methodology Historical Engineering Approach → Expert Systems (USLIMITS2) 85th Percentile Speed as Primary Input 15 Different Inputs • 50th percentile speed • Driveway Density • Traffic Controls • Adjacent Land Use • Bike/Ped Activity • Crash History • Plus Others Source: FHWA 7 Urban Core Study Process • Office of the City Traffic Engineer can recommend speed limit modifications based on an engineering study • Texas Transportation Code, Section 545.356, and City of Austin Code, Chapter 12 • Focused on streets with greater operating speeds • Collected data on 80% Urban Core Network 8 Urban Core Study High Injury Network Street Network 8% 92% Representation by Serious injuries & Fatalities 30% 70% High-Injury All Others High-Injury All Others 9 *High Injury Network developed in 2019 based on data from 2013-2017 Urban Core Study High-Injury Network / Study Boundaries 10 Urban Core Study Prior Council Action Cameron Road (US 290 to Park Center Drive) Grove Boulevard (Riverside Dr. to Montopolis Dr.) Lamar Boulevard (Barton Skyway to SH71) Montopolis Drive (Riverside Drive to Burleson Road) Pleasant Valley Road (Webberville Rd. to Riverside Dr.) Riverside Drive (Crossing Place to SH 71) Stassney Lane (Teri Road to Burleson Road) (Ordinances passed September 19, 2019) 11 Street Name Prior Posted Speed New Posted Speed Airport …
Speed Management Briefing: Recommended Speed Limit Modifications for Urban Core, Residential, and Downtown Streets Urban Transportation Commission | May 15, 2020 Engineering Recommendation Based on a comprehensive traffic engineering study, the Office of the City Traffic Engineer has determined that roadway speeds across a wide range of roadways in Austin should be reduced to achieve safe and prudent speeds • Urban Core Arterials • Neighborhood Streets • Downtown Streets 2 Briefing Agenda • Speed Management Program Overview • Engineering Study Methodology • Detailed Findings and Recommendations • Urban Core Study • Residential & Downtown Core Streets • Next Steps 3 Speed Management Program Mission: • Improve safety and enhance the livability of Austin streets • Implement context-appropriate speed reduction strategies Objective: • Reduce the likelihood of serious injury and fatal crashes • Reduce egregious speeding on all street levels 4 Speed Management Program • Speed is one of four behaviors which contribute to most of the fatal crashes • Speeding is the primary contributing factor in ~1/4 of Austin traffic fatality crashes • 3,107 Years of Life Lost (2019) 5 Engineering Study Methodology Review of Best Practices 6 Engineering Study Methodology Historical Engineering Approach → Expert Systems (USLIMITS2) 85th Percentile Speed as Primary Input 15 Different Inputs • 50th percentile speed • Driveway Density • Traffic Controls • Adjacent Land Use • Bike/Ped Activity • Crash History • Plus Others Source: FHWA 7 Urban Core Study Process • Office of the City Traffic Engineer can recommend speed limit modifications based on an engineering study • Texas Transportation Code, Section 545.356, and City of Austin Code, Chapter 12 • Focused on streets with greater operating speeds • Collected data on 80% Urban Core Network 8 Urban Core Study High Injury Network Street Network 8% 92% Representation by Serious injuries & Fatalities 30% 70% High-Injury All Others High-Injury All Others 9 *High Injury Network developed in 2019 based on data from 2013-2017 Urban Core Study High-Injury Network / Study Boundaries 10 Urban Core Study Prior Council Action Cameron Road (US 290 to Park Center Drive) Grove Boulevard (Riverside Dr. to Montopolis Dr.) Lamar Boulevard (Barton Skyway to SH71) Montopolis Drive (Riverside Drive to Burleson Road) Pleasant Valley Road (Webberville Rd. to Riverside Dr.) Riverside Drive (Crossing Place to SH 71) Stassney Lane (Teri Road to Burleson Road) (Ordinances passed September 19, 2019) 11 Street Name Prior Posted Speed New Posted Speed Airport …
Urban Transportation Commission (UTC) Meeting Minutes Special Called Meeting 15 May 2020 The Urban Transportation Commission convened in a meeting on May 15, 2020 via videoconference. Commission Members in Attendance: Mario Champion Daniel Alvarado Kelly Blume Kelly Davis Commission Members Absent: Alex Reyna CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair Daniel Hennessey called the commission meeting to order at 1:03 p.m. Samuel Franco Daniel Hennessey Allie Runas Susan Somers 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MARCH 10, 2020 REGULAR MEETING Cynthia Weatherby Michael Wilfley The March 10, 2020 minutes were approved on an 8-0 vote with Reyna absent and Champion not yet present. 2. NEW BUSINESS A. Right of Way vacation: 572 sf alley abutting 509 E. 9th Street – Discussion and Possible Action Kim Vasquez, Office of Real Estate Services, presented information to the commission. Nhat Ho, Civilitude Engineers & Planners, addressed questions from the commission. Thirteen members of the public addressed the commission: Taylor Wood, Lydia Clay, Matt Mathias, Cynthia Nelson, Germaine Williams, Deron Miller, Jill Keelan, Kevin Dunlap, Justin Du, Megan Shannon, Nikelle Meade, Don B. Mauro, and Bob Gass. A motion to recommend the vacation of right of way was approved on a 6-1-1 vote with Davis opposed, Hennessey abstaining, Reyna absent, and Champion not yet present. B. Speed management: recommended speed limit modifications for urban core, residential, and downtown streets – Discussion and Possible Action Anna Martin, Eric Bollich, and Lewis Leff, Austin Transportation, presented information to the commission. Two members of the public addressed the commission: Heyden Walker and Jay Blazek Crossley. A motion to support staff's recommendations was approved on a 9-0 vote with Reyna absent. C. Street Impact Fee Study results and draft policy recommendation – Discussion and Possible Action This item was postponed by staff to June. 3. OLD BUSINESS A. Project Connect System Plan – Discussion and Possible Action Commissioner Weatherby presented draft recommendation language which read as follows: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Urban Transportation Commission strongly recommends completion and adoption of the plan and its incorporation in the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan, adoption by Capital Metro as its plan of record, and the Capital Area Metropolitan Policy Organization’s regional plan. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that as monetary resources and opportunities for project implementation become known, that phasing and project packaging continue to proceed in an open and collaborative manner. A motion to adopt the recommendation was approved on a 9-0 …
Special Meeting of the Land, Facilities and Programs Committee of the Parks and Recreation Board May 15, 2020 Land, Facilities and Programs Committee meeting to be held May 15, 2020 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 14 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 15, 2020, Land, Facilities and Programs Committee Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-6716 or sammi.curless@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 sammi.curless@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 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD LAND, FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS COMMITTEE FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2020 – 10:00AM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING Kate Mason-Murphy (D-3) Kimberly Taylor (D-8) Dawn Lewis, Ex-Officio (D-10) AGENDA COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Fred Morgan (D-6), Chair Laura Cottam-Sajbel (D-9) Romteen Farasat (D-4) CALL TO ORDER A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Land, Facilities and Programs Committee regular meeting of November 18, 2019. B. STAFF BRIEFINGS AND REPORTS* 1. Briefing regarding procedure and progress on the City Council directive to vacate right- of-way in Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Metropolitan Park. Presenter: Scott Grantham, Principal Planner, Parks and Recreation Department C. NEW BUSINESS: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a request for recommendation to the Parks and Recreation Board regarding the superiority of the Circuit of the Americas Planned Unit Development as it pertains to parkland. Presenter: Scott Grantham, Principal Planner, Parks …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD LAND, FACILITIES, AND PROGRAMS COMMITTEE Monday, November 18, 2019 – 1:30 P.M. Britton, Durst, Howard and Spence Building 1183 Chestnut Ave., Austin, Texas 78702 Tom Donovan (D-5) Kimberly Taylor (D-8) Laura Cottam-Sajbel (D-9) Dawn Lewis, Ex-Officio (D-10) Minutes COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Fred Morgan (D-6), Chair Kate Mason-Murphy (D-3) A. CALL TO ORDER Committee Chair Morgan called the meeting to order at 1:35p.m. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Committee Member Taylor made a motion to approve the minutes of the Land, Facilities and Programs Committee regular meeting of September 9, 2019. Committee Member Mason-Murphy seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 4-0, with Committee Member Donovan absent. C. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No citizen communications. D. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 2. Committee Member Cottam-Sajbel made a motion to recommend to the Parks and Recreation Board the Local Standards of Care Ordinance. Committee Member Mason-Murphy seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 4-0, with Committee Member Donovan absent. 3. Committee Member Taylor made a motion to recommend to the Parks and Recreation Board the improvements being proposed in the Parkland Improvement Agreement at Lamar Beach Park. Committee Member Cottam-Sajbel seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 4-0, with Board Member Donovan absent. 4. Committee Member Mason-Murphy made a motion to recommend to the Parks and Recreation Board the First Amendment to the Consent Agreement by and among the City of Austin, Onion Creek Metro Park District, and Austin Goodnight Ranch LP. Committee Member Taylor seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 4-0, with Board Member Donovan absent. Page 1 of 2 5. Committee Member Mason-Murphy made a motion to approve the committee meeting schedule for calendar year 2020. Committee Member Cottam-Sajbel seconded the motion. The motion carried on a vote of 4-0, with Committee Member Donovan absent. F. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS No future agenda items were requested. G. ADJOURNMENT Committee Chair Morgan adjourned the meeting at 2:34p.m. 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 Shelley Franklin at the Parks and Recreation Department, at 974-6717, for additional information; TTY …
Items 94-96 8.22.19 CM Pool Motion Sheet Staff Direction: "Staff is directed to review Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Metro Park boundaries for existing easements and right-of-way, in particular existing right-of-way for Lakeshore Drive within the park, and initiate vacation of any easements and right-of-way unrelated to providing necessary functions, utilities, and access to the park." Item 107-111 8.8.19 CM Pool Staff Direction (Passed without objection) 1. The City Manager is directed to remove language regarding the possibility of a Chapter 26 process from the transportation memo dated August 1 referencing the zoning entitlements as Planning Commission recommends. Item #6 under the list of review findings with the Chapter 26 process language should be removed, and transportation staff should locate the two- way multi-use trail and sidewalks within Roy G. Guerrero park adjacent to the applicant’s northernmost tract identified as Tract 1 in C14-2018-0028." 2. The City Manager is directed to have the Austin Transportation Department (ATD) and the Parks & Recreation Department (PARD) work together to initiate a vacation of the easement that extends across Roy G. Guerrero park east of Wickersham Lane."
Austin Parks and Recreation Department Briefing on Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Metropolitan Park Right-of-Way Land, Facilities and Programs Committee May 15, 2020 Scott Grantham Principal Planner Parks and Recreation Department Overview • Briefing regarding the process and progress of vacating ROW in Roy G. Guerrero Colorado Metropolitan Park. • Overview • Background • Process and Timeline • This briefing item will be brought back periodically as progress is made. 2 Background • Origin – As part of 2019 zoning case, neighborhood advocates request that unused, unbuilt ROW in Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Metro be vacated 3 Background • Original Motion: 8.22.19, CM Pool Motion Sheet, Items 94-96 • Staff Direction: "Staff is directed to review Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Metro Park boundaries for existing easements and right-of-way, in particular existing right-of-way for Lakeshore Drive within the park, and initiate vacation of any easements and right-of-way unrelated to providing necessary functions, utilities, and access to the park." • Passed by Council without objection 4 Process • PARD is the applicant, files with the Office of Real Estate Services (ORES) • PARD is identifying all existing ROW in the park; and ordering a survey with the City’s survey group • Once submitted, case will go to various reviewers for comments; applicant responds to clear comments • Scheduled for public hearings: • Urban Transportation Commission, • Planning Commission • City Council (final approval) 5 Timeline • 3 months for the survey to be delivered (ordered in May, 2020) • 6 – 12 months for the application to be scheduled before the City Council for action • Totaling 9 – 15 months overall 6 Questions Scott Grantham Principal Planner Parks and Recreation Department 7
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Austin Parks and Recreation Department Action on Proposed Circuit of the Americas Planned Unit Development (PUD) Parks and Recreation Board May 2020 Scott Grantham Principal Planner Parks and Recreation Department 1 Overview • Consider a request for City consent for creation of the Circuit of the Americas Planned Unit Development (PUD): • Overview • Background • Parkland and Open Space Plan • Parkland Superiority (traditional development vs. PUD) • Board Recommendation • The Parks and Recreation Board will be asked to make a recommendation to City Council regarding the superiority of the Circuit of the Americas PUD as it pertains to parkland. 2 Background Timeline • 2006-2010 - Land acquired by applicant • 2010-2012 - Construction of racetrack and amphitheater • April 2013 - First concert at amphitheater • Dec 2013 - Annexed by City of Austin • Sept 2018 - Planned Unit Development (PUD) application started Existing Uses • Racetrack • Concert Venue / Amphitheater • Vacant Land Proposed (Additional) Uses • Phase 1 - Hotel (508 units) and Water Park; Condominiums (30 units) • Additional Phases uncertain at this point but could include: Multifamily, Retail, Mixed Use 3 3 Background • PUD zoning case is currently in review. • PUD developments are evaluated for superiority to existing City requirements. • Parks Board is one of several that will determine superiority, and send feedback to Council. • PARD Long Range Plan identifies soccer fields as a desired amenity, specific to this area. K 4 Proposed COTA PUD Parkland and Open Space Plan Plan: • Construct a park with amenities • Dedicate to the City of Austin • Triggered by first residential site plan Location • Northeast of the existing racetrack and amphitheater • Off Kellam Road, north of Elroy Road • Accessible via driveway (Public Access Easement) 5 Proposed Hotel / Water Park Proposed Park Amphitheater Racetrack Entrance Sign Access Drive 2 Soccer Fields CEF – Old Stock Tank Parking Lot Parkland and Open Space Plan • Dedication of Parkland • 11.38 gross acres • 9.71 credited acres • Recordation of 30’ Public Access Easement • Construction of 2 Soccer Fields, and Parking Lot • Other details (next slide) 6 Parkland and Open Space Plan • Two soccer fields (330’ x 220’ each) • Irrigation system for soccer fields • Parking lot (50 spaces) • 26’ driveway (within 30’ Public Access Easement) to Kellam Road; sign at entrance • …
COTA TIMELINE 2006-2010 Land Acquisition Dec 2010 Groundbreaking for Racetrack Oct 2012 Construction of Amphitheater April 2013 First Concert at Amphitheater Dec 2013 Annexed by City of Austin Sept 2018 Planned Unit Development (PUD) Application Submittal PUD Submittal The COTA track and ancillary facilities were permitted and constructed while the project was in the City of Austin’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. The City of Austin annexed the project area in 2013 and gave the interim zoning designation of Interim Rural Residential (I-RR). The original vision was for the COTA track and amphitheater to spur economic development in and around the project area. In order to provide more development within the project area, a formal zoning designation is needed. COTA is looking to partner with developers to achieve a mix of uses that complement and enhance the project as a destination and entertainment district. The first phase of development contemplated is a hotel and waterpark that is project to be 155 feet in height. The only zoning tool in today’s current Land Development Code that allows for height above 60 feet is PUD zoning, thus PUD zoning was needed. PUD zoning allows for modifications to the Code, but also requires superiority measures. With regard to Parks and Recreation, the estimated development of 508 hotel units and 30 condominium units results in a requirement of 7.817 acres of land dedication and a $223,975 development fee. The COTA PUD proposal for parkland superiority is to provide for 11.38 acres of land (9.71 acres credited) for two regulation soccer fields and construction of those fields with irrigation. The cost estimate for the construction is $1.9 M, which is far in excess of the required development fee.
Master Plan for John Treviño Jr. Metropolitan Park at Morrison Ranch Land, Facilities, and Programs Committee Request for Recommendation to the Parks and Recreation Board Charles Mabry, Associate Project Manager, PARD David Malda, Principal, GGN May 11, 2020 • 330 acres of former ranch 5 I-3 Walter E. Long Metro Park Park Context • 2003: Purchased by PARD • 2006: Named after John Treviño Jr., former Council Member and Mayor Pro Tem • 5,000 feet of Colorado River frontage • 2/3 of the site lies in the 100-year floodplain and TX-130 • Located at 9501 FM-969 between US-183 Ladybird Lake 3 8 1 S U e r o R i v d o l o r a C Decker Ln F M 9 6 9 Treviño Park M 973 F 0 R 13 S US 71 Austin-Bergstrom Intl Airport John Treviño Jr. at City of Austin park dedication in 2016 (Image credit: BetoATX) 2 MONTOPOLISDEL VALLECENTRAL EAST AUSTINDOWNTOWN AUSTIN Master Plan Schedule 2019 MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC FEB MAR APR 2020 JAN Discovery Site Analysis Existing Conditions, Opportunities, and Challenges Report Develop Shared Vision Story Gathering Community Meeting #1 Summary What We’ve Heard: Vision & Values Community Meeting #2 Summary Focused Engagement Phases Ongoing Community Engagement Explore Concepts Preliminary Concepts Community Meeting #3 Summary Develop Master Plan Preferred Master Plan Community Meeting #4 Summary Document and Refine Draft Master Plan Report Boards and Commisions Review and Adopt City Council Final Master Plan Report 3 Public Engagement: Approach Meetings and Events • 4 community meetings (two on-site at Treviño Park) • 11 Small Group Discussions • 3 Technical Advisory Group (TAG) Meetings Surveys • 3 community surveys (digital and print in English and Spanish) Individual outreach • Engagement with individuals, 16+ organizations, 3 neighborhood associations, and 5 local schools • In-person outreach in East Austin: 3 school events, 5 neighborhood/organization events, and 5 church services July 8 community meeting nature talk + hike December 7 community meeting with organization partners 4 Public Engagement: Listening 1) Site, parks, and your story • Connection to place • Notes & postcards • Oral histories • Survey: 398 respondents (41% responses from neighboring zip codes*) Community Priorities: 2) What we heard • Park Vision and Values • Opportunity to share feedback to date and confirm understanding of community goals Nature Stewardship + Education 3) An ideal day at Treviño …
Master Plan for John Treviño Jr. Metropolitan Park at Morrison Ranch Land, Facilities, and Programs Committee Request for Recommendation to the Parks and Recreation Board Charles Mabry, Associate Project Manager, PARD David Malda, Principal, GGN May 15, 2020 • 330 acres of former ranch 5 I-3 Walter E. Long Metro Park Park Context • 2003: Purchased by PARD • 2006: Named after John Treviño Jr., former Council Member and Mayor Pro Tem • 5,000 feet of Colorado River frontage • 2/3 of the site lies in the 100-year floodplain and TX-130 • Located at 9501 FM-969 between US-183 Ladybird Lake 3 8 1 S U e r o R i v d o l o r a C Decker Ln F M 9 6 9 Treviño Park M 973 F 0 R 13 S US 71 Austin-Bergstrom Intl Airport John Treviño Jr. at City of Austin park dedication in 2016 (Image credit: BetoATX) 2 MONTOPOLISDEL VALLECENTRAL EAST AUSTINDOWNTOWN AUSTIN Master Plan Schedule 2019 MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC FEB MAR APR 2020 JAN Discovery Site Analysis Existing Conditions, Opportunities, and Challenges Report Develop Shared Vision Story Gathering Community Meeting #1 Summary What We’ve Heard: Vision & Values Community Meeting #2 Summary Focused Engagement Phases Ongoing Community Engagement Explore Concepts Preliminary Concepts Community Meeting #3 Summary Develop Master Plan Preferred Master Plan Community Meeting #4 Summary Document and Refine Draft Master Plan Report Boards and Commisions Review and Adopt City Council Final Master Plan Report 3 Public Engagement: Approach Meetings and Events • 4 community meetings (two on-site at Treviño Park) • 11 Small Group Discussions • 3 Technical Advisory Group (TAG) Meetings Surveys • 3 community surveys (digital and print in English and Spanish) Individual outreach • Engagement with individuals, 16+ organizations, 3 neighborhood associations, and 5 local schools • In-person outreach in East Austin: 3 school events, 5 neighborhood/organization events, and 5 church services July 8 community meeting nature talk + hike December 7 community meeting with organization partners 4 Public Engagement: Listening 1) Site, parks, and your story • Connection to place • Notes & postcards • Oral histories • Survey: 398 respondents (41% responses from neighboring zip codes*) Community Priorities: 2) What we heard • Park Vision and Values • Opportunity to share feedback to date and confirm understanding of community goals Nature Stewardship + Education 3) An ideal day at Treviño …
Special Meeting of The Construction Advisory Committee May 13th, 2020 The Construction Advisory Committee to be held May 13, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Tuesday, May 12, by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 13, 2020 Construction Advisory Board Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-2778 and Jessica.Bild@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 Jessica.Bild@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 Construction Advisory Board May 13, 2020 10:00-11:30am VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Mayoral – Jolsna Thomas, Committee Member District 1 – Calvin Williams, Committee Member District 2 – Juan Pedro Munoz, Committee Member District 3 – Bob Batlan, Committee Member District 4 – Lyn Nance-Hendricks, Committee Member District 5 – Candelario Vazquez, Committee Member District 6 – Vacant District 7 – Bobby Smith, Committee Member District 8 – Vacant District 9 – Anna Bocchini, Committee Member District 10 – Carson Fisk, Chair AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. March 10, 2020 2. DIRECTORS REPORT a. Update on Public Works Projects and the response to COVID-19 a. Discussion of potential date changes and rescheduling of Work Plan for 2020 3. OLD BUSINESS 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action on PWD Budget Process b. Discussion and Possible Action on Committee Elections 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. Discussion and Possible Action on Corridor Plan Update b. Discussion and …
(May 13, 2020) SPECIAL CALLED MEETING (Construction Advisory Committee) MINUTES CALL TO ORDER The Construction Advisory Committee convened in a Special Called meeting on March 13th via Video Conference. Chair Carson Fisk called the Committee Meeting to order at 10:05 AM LIAISONS+ Roxanne Cook– Executive Liaison Jessica Bild – Staff Liaison CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: (P) Mayoral – Jolsna Thomas, Committee Member (P) District 1 – Calvin Williams, Committee Member (P) District 2 – Juan Pedro Munoz, Committee Member (P) District 3 – Bob Batlan, Committee Member (P) District 4 – Lyn Nance‐Hendricks, Committee Member () District 5 – Candelario Vazquez, Committee Member () District 6 – Vacant (A) District 7 – Bobby Smith, Committee Member () District 8 – Vacant (P) District 9 – Anna Bocchini, Committee Member (P) District 10 – Carson Fisk, Chair City Staff Richard Mendoza, Director, Public Works Kristi Fenton, Division Finance Manager, Public Works CITIZENS COMMUNICATION a. No citizens communications 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES b. March 10, 2020 c. Committee Member Jolsna Thomas motioned to approve March 10th minutes d. Committee Member Lyn Nance‐Hendricks Seconds‐Unanimous agreement 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Chair Carson Fisk took up Old Business out of order and began discussion of potential date changes and rescheduling of Work Plan for 2020 items with the Committee. i. Chair Carson Fisk discussed the issue of changing meeting dates affecting the schedule of discussion ii. Committee Member Bob Batlan requested that PWD Projects updates and the ongoing response to iii. It was agreed by the Committee that the 2020 Work Plan will be adjusted as needed to fit the evolving COVID‐19 become a regularly discussed item. meeting schedule due to COVID‐19. 3. DIRECTOR’S REPORT 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Update on Public Works Projects and the response to COVID‐19. i. Public Works Director, Richard Mendoza shared the Construction fliers created by Public Works to post at all Project sites and the precautions put in place to respond to COVID‐19. ii. Richard provided an overview of Safety Protocols being put in place at Construction Work Zones which include staggered crew assignments and schedules to minimize large groups of workers. iii. Richard provided information on the prioritization of upcoming projects this Summer. a. Discussion and Possible Action on PWD Budget Process i. Kristie Fenton, Public Works Division Finance Manager, provided an update on the Public Works Budget Process and the proposed budget that was submitted in May. b. …
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) May 13, 2020, 3:00 pm The Community Development Commission meeting to be held on May 13, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications. Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (by noon, May 12, 2020). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 13, 2020 Community Development Commission meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3144 or angela.sommers@austintexas.gov no later than noon, May 12, 2020. 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 angela.sommmers@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 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) May 13, 2020, 3:00 pm VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS Joe Deshotel, Chair Public Sector Appointee Raymond Young Public Sector Appointee Amit Motwani Public Sector Appointee Heidi Sloan Public Sector Appointee Fisayo Fadelu Public Sector Appointee Shavone Otero Private Sector Appointee Karen Paup Private Sector Appointee VACANT Rosewood-Zaragosa/Blackland Bertha Delgado East Austin Michael Tolliver Colony Park Tandera Louie, Vice Chair North Austin Julia Woods South Austin Alberto Mejia Dove Springs Cesar Acosta St. John’s Madra Mays Montopolis Please visit https://austintexas.gov/cdc for more information about the Community Development Commission. Purpose: The purpose of the board is to advise the Council in the development and implementation of programs designed to serve the poor and the community at large with an emphasis on federally funded programs. AGENDA 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 …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) Regular Meeting February 11, 2020, 6:30 pm Street-Jones Building 1000 E. 11th Street, Room 400A Austin, Texas 78702 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS Joe Deshotel, Chair Public Sector Appointee Raymond Young Public Sector Appointee Amit Motwani Public Sector Appointee Heidi Sloan Public Sector Appointee Fisayo Fadelu Public Sector Appointee Shavone Otero Private Sector Appointee Karen Paup Private Sector Appointee Bertha Delgado East Austin Michael Tolliver Colony Park Tandera Louie, Vice Chair North Austin Julia Woods South Austin Cesar Acosta St. John’s Alberto Mejia Dove Springs Vacant Rosewood-Zaragosa/Blackland Madra Mays Montopolis DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Chair Deshotel called the meeting to order at 6:38pm with nine members present. Commissioner Tolliver joined the dais at 6:40pm, and Commissioner Mejia joined at 6:43pm. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 citizens signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. A speaker who requires a translator or interpreter will be allowed double the amount of time of a speaker who does not require a translator. The same doubled time limit (six minutes) will apply to a speaker with a disability who needs assistance in a manner that requires additional time to deliver the speaker’s message. The doubled time limits apply to speakers with special requirements during general citizen communication and to those signed up to speak on a specific agenda item. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the January 14, 2020 Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Motwani’s motion, the January 14, 2020, meeting minutes were unanimously approved, with a corrected spelling for Angel Zambrano’s name. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Briefing and discussion on the Chalmers Court redevelopment (Ann Gass, Director of Strategic Housing Initiatives, Housing Authority City of Austin) Ann Gass and Tiffany Middleton, Housing Authority City of Austin, provided a presentation and answered questions from commissioners about the Chalmers Court redevelopment. b. Briefing and discussion on the HousingWorks District Analysis tool (Nora Linares-Moeller, Executive Director, HousingWorks Austin) Nora Linares-Moeller provided a presentation and answered questions from commissioners about the HousingWorks District Analysis tool. 3. COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT (CSBG) a. Briefing and discussion on the Community Services Block Grant (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health) Angel Zambrano provided a presentation and answered questions from commissioners about the Community Services Block Grant. b. Briefing and …
Community Services Block Grant Programmatic/Financial Report May 13, 2020 The Community Services Block Grant funds the delivery of services to low income Texas residents in all 254 counties. These funds support a variety of direct services in addition to helping maintain the core administrative elements of community action agencies. For the City of Austin, the grant provides funding for the delivery of basic needs, case management, preventive health and employment support services through the City’s six (6) Neighborhood Centers and the three (3) Outreach Sites. ◼ Basic Needs (food, clothing, information and referral, notary services, transportation, car safety education and car seats, tax preparation, Blue Santa applications, fans, Thanksgiving food baskets and other seasonal activities); ◼ Preventive Health (screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar including a1C, and cholesterol; pregnancy testing; health promotion presentations, coordination and participation in health fairs, immunizations, coordination of wellness activities, linkages to medical home providers and diabetes case management); ◼ Case Management (individual/family support counseling, advocacy, self-sufficiency case management, crisis intervention, linkages with employers, educational opportunities and training, and working with individuals on quality of life issues); ◼ Employment Support (intake, assessment and goal setting, job readiness training, job placement assistance, and job retention services) Expenditures 2020 Contract Cumulative % of Total Categories Budget Expenditures as of Personnel Fringe Benefits Other Total $693,764.20 $394,116.34 $14,225.46 $1,102,106 03/31/20 $54,711.63 $26,904.95 $0 $81,616.58 7.9% 6.8% 0% 7.4% 1 FNPI 1 1B 1C 1E 1H 2 2F 2H 4 4E 5 5B 5D 4C 4I 5A 5JJ 7A 7B 7D 7N Austin Public Health Report on PY19 Community Action Plan MISSION: To prevent disease, promote health, and protect the well-being of our community. TOP 5 NEEDS: Housing; Health; Employment; Basic Needs; Education Report Date March 31, 2020 Outcome Description Target #Enrolled #Achieved Success Rate % Employment Unemployed adults who obtained a job up to a living wage Unemployed adults obtained and maintained a job for at least 90 days (up to a living wage) Unemployed adults who obtained a job with a living wage 20 Employed participants in a career-advancement related program who entered or transitioned into a position with increased income and/or benefits Education and Cognitive Development Adults who demonstrated improved basic education Individuals who obtained a recognized credential, certificate or degree relating to the achievement of educational or vocational skills Housing Households who avoided eviction Health and Social/Behavioral Development Individuals who demonstrated improved physical health and well …
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO HUD ACTION PLAN, CONSOLIDATED PLAN & PARTICIPATION PLAN NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Why Is The City Of Austin Amending Its U.S. Department Of Housing And Urban Development (HUD) Plans? • The federal government adopted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security, or CARES Act, in April of 2020, which provides additional funding to be deployed through HUD programs to respond to the impacts of COVID-19 • Amending the current year Action Plan and the corresponding Consolidated Plan is the fastest way to deploy the additional funds to respond to the impacts of COVID-19 • Jurisdictions must submit amended plans to HUD to receive the funding 2 Consolidated Plan & Action Plan Amendment Process FY 2019-24 Consolidated Plan and FY 2019-20 Action Plan • Approved by HUD in fall 2019 Amend FY 2019-24 Consolidated Plan and FY 2019-20 Action Plan Submit Amendments to HUD • To include CARES Act funding • Upon approval by HUD, begin the process of implementing programs to mitigate the economic effects of COVID-19 3 CORONAVIRUS AID, RELIEF, AND ECONOMIC SECURITY (CARES) ACT OF 2020 The CARES Act provided funding to respond to the impacts of the coronavirus to be deployed by HUD through three programs: 1. Community Development Block Grant coronavirus response (CDBG-CV) 2. Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG-CV) 3. Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA-CV) 4 Eligible Uses of HUD CARES Act Funding by Program Community Development Block Grant-CV May be used to cover or reimburse costs to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus, regardless of the date on which such costs were incurred, when those costs comply with CDBG requirements. $4.6M Emergency Solutions Grant-CV Prevent the spread of COVID-19, Provide additional support to individuals and families eligible for Continuum of Care or ESG assistance who are economically impacted by COVID-19 $2.4M Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS- CV Prevent the spread of COVID-19, Provide additional support to individuals and families eligible for Continuum of Care or HOPWA assistance who are economically impacted by COVID-19 $272,000 5 How The Cares Act Funding Proposals Were Informed Community input through SpeakUp Austin survey and public hearing Calls to 211 regarding Unemployment data needs for services analysis Review of other funding sources to align eligible source of funds with community need City of Austin Economic Recovery Core Directors Panel 6 UNITED WAY 211 calls In Travis County APRIL 1 - 15, 2020 Need …
