Austin Community Climate Plan 2020 Revision May 20, 2020 Goals of this Revision Process Overview & Schedule Agenda 01 02 03 04 Equity Tool Next Steps We are Changing the Earth’s Climate Warming over 2℃ could be catastrophic to life on earth The City’s Commitment to Equity Racial equity is the condition when race no longer predicts a person’s quality of life outcomes in our community Our Commitment to Climate Equity Climate Change Racial Equity Eliminate the use of fossil fuels for energy & transportation Energy efficiency Renewable energy Less dependence on cars Electric vehicles • • • • • More trees & natural spaces • Healthier consumer choices Health Affordability Accessibility Cultural Preservation Community Capacity Just Transition Accountability Eliminate disparities that can be predicted by race Safety for all at all times • • No disproportionate economic outcomes Fair access to services for all Inclusive participation in our city Positive health outcomes for all Embrace culture & difference • • • • Why Equity and Climate? ● Climate change affects everyone, but doesn’t impact all communities equally ● The systems that exploit the environment also exploit people ● Communities of color have wisdom and lived experience ● Designing solutions for those that need them the most will benefit everyone If we’re not proactively addressing equity, we’re perpetuating injustice Goals of this Revision 2015 Community Climate Plan Electricity & Natural Gas Transportation & Land Use Materials & Waste Management 130+ actions 2017 Travis County Carbon Footprint 12.5 million metric tons carbon dioxide-equivalent Industrial Processes Goals of this Revision 2019 Climate Policy Directives January May August Process Overview and Schedule A Plan Among Plans 5 Plan Sections: • Sustainable Buildings • Transportation Electrification • Transportation & Land Use • Natural Systems • Consumption Water Forward Plan Austin Energy Generation Plan CapMetro - Project Connect Land Use Code Revision Zero Waste Master Plan Austin Community Climate Plan Austin Strategic Mobility Plan & Smart Mobility Roadmap Process Overview and Schedule Large Institutions Working Group Steering Committee Transportation Electrification AG Transportation & Land Use AG Sustainable Buildings AG Consumption AG Natural Systems AG Community Climate Ambassadors Process Overview and Schedule Equity-focused Engagement Equity Tool Evaluating Equity Our strategies must prioritize low income communities and communities of color in these ways: Health — Improving mental and physical health. Affordability — Lowering and stabilizing living costs. Accessibility — Increasing access to opportunities, transportation and a healthy …
Recommendations on Austin Energy Procurement of Utility-Enabled Distributed Solar and Program Design for Underserved Customers March 10, 2020 The Access to Solar Working Group supports the creation of a utility-enabled distributed solar program and urges Austin Energy to move forward with implementation without delay. The Resource Management Commission created an Access to Solar Working Group to develop recommendations for how best to expand access to solar for customers who are low-income, renters, live in multifamily housing or are otherwise underserved by existing solar programs. Austin Energy assembled a Utility Enabled Rooftop Solar for Underserved Markets team, which included two members of the Resource Management Commission, to participate in the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) e-Lab Forge workshop on September 16-18, 2019. Following the workshop, these two teams merged and met twice more to develop specific criteria for selecting host sites and program development. These recommendations are the result of consensus from that collective group. The working group recommends that Austin Energy issue an RFP that allows developers to select host sites for Power Purchase Agreements. The working group recommends the following criteria related to project selection: ● Minimum qualifications for proposed projects: ○ If proposing ground mount installation(s), provide evidence that solar is the Highest and Best use for the site ○ Utilize local workforce (at least 80% of workers reside in 5 county Central Texas ○ Developer covers costs from (including) the transformer to the point of generation ○ Meet federal requirement for end of life for solar panels ● Preferred criteria for proposed projects (When proposals are economically competitive Austin Energy will use these criteria to determine highest value.): ○ Low-income customers, renters and/or nonprofit organizations receive monetary ○ Faster development timeline ○ Prefer inclusion of MBE/WBE companies ○ Participating in local workforce development and/or diversity and inclusion ○ End of life plan for recycling solar panels ○ Demonstrable policy or approach to reduce systems’ life cycle environmental ○ Provide tangible benefits (in addition to monetary) to low-income/underserved communities region) benefit program impact The working group recommends the following criteria be used to develop the energy user side of the program: ● Subscription model ● Provide cost savings for lower-income customers (200% of federal poverty level and below) ● Extra outreach to renters ahead of program opening for subscriptions
AARC Workgroup meeting for the AAQoL Friday, May 15, 12:00pm -1:00 pm In attendance: Vince Cobalis, Sona Shah, Schiller Liao, Kirk Yoshida, Debasree DasGupta. Discussion on the AARC Phase 11 Master plan A request was made by CPRP director Kimberly Mcneely to delay the Commission support letter for a CMAR project to the city Council meeting scheduled for May 21st. Shared use of the adjacent Rutherford campus with the AARC campus would require a site review which has already been delayed. Also, there is a possibility for an EDA funding that could help supplement the AARC plan. Kimberly is trying to identify someone from PARD who could explore this opportunity. Schiller Liao spoke about the funding received from EDA towards construction of the AARC and will be looking for the application proposal from 2001 Sona to follow up on it as well. Use of the adjacent campus would reduce parking requirements at the AARC campus, however it would require changes made to the original design. An architect has not been selected yet. Sona to check on Christina Bies on how the timeline could be affected. Updates from the Center by Sona: Some of the programs need to be adjusted given the current situation. The senior program cannot be started until a vaccine for COVID becomes available. The Meals on Wheels contract is still ongoing. Any available resources are being shared with the seniors Events held when the Center reopens need to be adjusted according to spacing guidelines. Summer camps have not yet been cancelled but parents are being notified about the uncertainty. Refunds might have to be made. Developing virtual programs about racial issues and mental health. Exhibits are not being put up and the deadline for Call for Artists is being extended. Request to Commissioners for ideas for additional programs etc. Budget: There have been some budget cuts this year, however they have been able to allocate funds for a new projector the Center needed. Savings from the Senior meals program is being used towards translation and interpretation services.
Organization Project Description allgo’s QPOC Health and Healing Symposium will create a vital opportunity for Queer People of Color (QPOC) to connect to and benefit from culturally specific health and wellness information, resources, services, and practitioners, addressing the structural barriers that create significant health disparities for QPOC. Free health screenings: blood pressure, sugar/diabetes, HIV/STI testing; workshops: mental health, nutrition, wellness, harm reduction; and healing services: acupuncture, massage, y allgo In 2020, Austin Bat Cave’s (ABC) East Side onsite after- school program (East Side) will provide free one-on-one and small-group creative writing, tutoring, and homework instruction to 60 students from low-income families on the east side of Austin. We will serve 30 students each semester: 15 students from nearby Blackshear Elementary and 15 from Kealing Middle School. We will employ a 1:5 tutor-student ratio and our instructors will help students complete homework and learn the writing process. Austin Bat Cave Impact on Equity Research and experience demonstrate that culturally specific approaches are necessary to interrupt the ways that systemic racism, heterosexism, and transphobia impede full participation in the benefits of health and wellness services and increase the allostatic load for those bearing the brunt of these oppressions. Through this project, QPOC will be able to create meaningful connections with local QPOC health and wellness practitioners while also receiving direct health services and current culturally specific research based health and wellness information that will have long lasting benefits and lead to life changing outcomes. With approximately 72 percent of students from our partner schools at-risk and 83 percent economically disadvantaged, ABC programs address an accessibility gap in Austin, which was named the most economically segregated major metro area in the U.S. (Badger, 2015). Our mission is to empower young voices and to create educational opportunities for those who have experienced marginalization due to economic status or identity-based discrimination and create an inclusive arts community. Youth arts education programs like ABC’s have been proven to be the most significant predictor of future arts creation and arts attendance (NEA, February 2011). In 2020, 60 under-served youth will participate in the East Side program. East Side creates a safe space and positive learning environment for youth during the high crime after- school hours, thus keeping our community safer, and sparks in our students a lifelong pursuit of arts experiences and creation. Outcome Areas Impacted Funding Amount Economic Opportunity and Affordability; Culture and Lifelong Learning; Health …
5/12/2020 email from PARD Director Kimberley McNeeley to AAQOL Chair Vince Cobalis Good Afternoon‐ Thank you for talking with me yesterday regarding the upcoming Council Agenda Item associated with the Construction Manager at Risk Project Management Request. As we discussed, bringing this item forward will likely also bring with it some questions about the progress associated with the recent Council Resolution related to looking at the adjacent property and the AARC property more holistically to determine shared use and even highest and best uses. In speaking to my colleagues, I know that the site review (as directed in the resolution) is delayed and will likely take a few more months. Additionally, I have been informed there may be EDA funding that can help supplement the AARC project. I contacted the Economic Development Department regarding the opportunity. More time is needed to determine if the project meets the appropriate criteria for consideration. This exploration and application process will likely not be complete by the May 21st Council Meeting. With all that being said, it is my hope you and the Commission will support PARD’s plan to delay going to Council. A delay will allow for the site review timeline to be confirmed/communicated and allow PARD to participate in the EDA funding exploration. This would mean PARD would postpone the item until later in June. Also, based upon our conversation about the master plan, if you have any additional feedback about the phases, Phase I‐the theater space in particular (other than a real desire to take advantage of share parking between the two sites) I welcome your feedback. I can be reached at 512‐974‐6722 if you’d like to discuss further. Best Regards, Kimberly McNeeley, CPRP, Director 512‐974‐6722
Brief Overview about Language Access Support from Austin Police Department and Communications & Public Information Office Richard Guajardo (Assistant Chief, Austin Police Department) Houmma Garba (Language Access Consultant, Communications & Public Information Office) Mei Fung (Asian Community Liaison, Austin Police Department) Austin Police Department When APD staff or police officers encounter someone who speaks a language other than English or Spanish, how do they identify the language need and provide translation and/or interpretation services? What kind of training do police officers receive for interacting with Asian communities? Communications & Public Information Office “iSpeak Austin” How do citizens learn about language access availability and how to use it? Austin Police Department and Communications & Public Information Office What can the Commission do to help support the Asian community about the language access availability from the city? Q & A
M E M O R A N D U M Austin Police Department Office of the Chief Spencer Cronk, City Manager Rey Arellano, Assistant City Manager Brian Manley, Chief of Police April 29, 2020 Preliminary Response to the Tatum Investigation TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: ______________________________________________________________________________ The Austin Police Department remains committed to working within our department, as well as within the community, to address the issues brought forward in the Tatum Law Independent Investigation in a collaborative and solution-based approach. It is important that we maintain the trust we have within the community and department and build trust in those areas where it is lacking. We will make all necessary changes to ensure our employees have a work environment and culture that promotes equity, fairness, and frees them from concerns of retaliation. The Department has put forth significant effort as an agency in the area of unconscious bias and racial and cultural sensitivity training, and we see the report as an opportunity to implement additional measures to ensure we are solidly on the path to improving as a Department. Our immediate and long-term actions will address the findings raised in the report, including: Institutional racism and sexism ▪ ▪ Fear of retaliation ▪ Doubts that substantive change would transpire ▪ File management and record retention ▪ Personnel management and training ▪ ▪ Equipment policies ▪ Implicit bias and racial/cultural sensitivity Internal Affairs investigations Departmental Culture, Fear of Retaliation, and Substantive Change While the report highlighted clear cultural issues in need of attention, we have work to do to determine the breadth and scope of the issues, which is essential for developing actionable strategies to effectively address the problems. Accordingly, APD leadership has already taken the following steps: ▪ Held meetings with the respective presidents of the Austin Police Association, Austin Police Women’s Association, Amigos in Azul, Texas Peace Officers Association, and the Lesbian & Gay Peace Officers Association to better understand the concerns of their membership and discuss the path forward. All were willing to work together on these issues. ▪ Prior to the Tatum report being issued, APD was already working with the Equity Office on an equity assessment and had met with Joyce James, CEO and owner of Joyce James Consulting. Ms. James previously led the Center for Elimination of Disproportionality and Disparities at the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, and, in that role, she addressed issues …
Proclamation Be it known that Whereas, Austin residents who trace their ancestry to Asia and the Pacific Islands have contributed much to the City with their talents and hard work; these residents speak many languages, honor countless traditions and practice different faiths, but they are bound by a shared commitment to freedom and liberty, while the diversity among Asian/Pacific Americans adds to the cultural fabric of our society; and, Whereas, The Asian and Pacific Islander Community in Austin is the fastest growing demographic group, doubling roughly every twelve years comprising of approximately 8% of the City of Austin's population; and, Whereas, During Asian Pacific American Heritage Month we celebrate Austin’s AAPI communities by honoring the many contributions they’ve made over the years to our city’s culture and economy; and Whereas, In the wake of COVID‐19, AAPI communities are experiencing fear and anxiety as more and more hate crimes against their community are reported; and Whereas, The Asian American Quality of Life Commission was created in 2014 to represent the growing Asian and Pacific Islander Community in the City of Austin and brings this proclamation forward today; and Whereas, It is critical that we stand together as one Austin, now, more than ever; Now, Therefore, I, Steve Adler, Mayor of the City of Austin, Texas, do hereby proclaim May 2020 As Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month in Austin. In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of Austin to be affixed this 1st Day of May in the Year Two Thousand Nineteen _____________________________________________ Steve Adler, Mayor, City of Austin
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20200520-005a Date: May 20, 2020 Subject: Discussion and recommendation of Austin Water (AW) Capital Improvement Projects located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone for approval to include in AW’s 5-year capital spending plan as required by AW Financial Policy #8. Motion by: Kevin Ramberg Seconded by: Mary Ann Neely RATIONALE: WHEREAS, Austin Water Utility presentation and update on new growth-related Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects are located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone; and WHEREAS, the Austin Water Utility provides adequate drinking water and reliable systems for current and future customers. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends approval of the request for inclusion of the CIP projects in Austin Water Utility’s 5-year capital spending budget. VOTE 11-0 For: Creel, Smith, Thompson, Nill, Neely, Coyne, Maceo, Ramberg, Guerrero, Gordon, and Bedford Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: None Approved By: Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair 1
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20200520-006a Date: May 20, 2020 Subject: Additional 300K Ground Water Storage Tank Improvements 360, SP-2019-0417D Motion by: Kevin Ramberg Seconded by: Mary Ann Neely RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting a variance from LDC 25- 8-341 to allow cut in excess of four feet in depth and not more than 8 feet; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that staff recommend the variance with conditions having determined the findings of fact have been met. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends approval of the requested variance from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut in excess of 4 feet and not more than 8 feet with the following; Staff Conditions: 1. Preserve the following trees next to the hammer head turnaround, the water quality pond, and the water tank: #524 Cedar; #525 Cedar; #526 Cedar; #527 Cedar and #534 Cedar; and 2. Re-vegetate all disturbed areas including the staging and storage area near the Buckman Mountain Road with City Standard Specification 604S.6 Native Grass and Forb Seeding. VOTE 11-0 For: Creel, Smith, Thompson, Nill, Neely, Coyne, Maceo, Ramberg, Guerrero, Gordon, and Bedford Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: None Approved By: Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair 1
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20200520-006b Date: May 20, 2020 Subject: Persimmons Construction Plans, C8-2019-0080.1B.SH Motion by: Kevin Ramberg Seconded by: Linda Guerrero RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting a variance from LDC 25- 8-341 to allow cut in excess of four feet within 100 feet of a classified waterway. WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that staff does not recommend the variance having determined the findings of fact have not been met. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends denial of the requested variance from LDC 25- 8-341 to allow cut in excess of 4 feet within 100 feet of a classified waterway. For: Smith, Thompson, Neely, Coyne, Maceo, Ramberg, Guerrero, Gordon, and Bedford Against: Creel Abstain: None Recuse: None VOTE 9-1 Absent: Nill Approved By: Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair 1
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20200520-006c Date: May 20, 2020 Subject: Vi Collina Multifamily, SP-2019-0529C.SH Motion by: Kevin Ramberg Seconded by: Linda Guerrero RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting a variance to: 1. Vary from 25-8-302(B)(1) to allow construction of a building on a slope between 15 and 25 percent, where impervious cover on slopes over 15 percent exceeds 10 percent of the total area of the slopes over 15 percent. 2. Vary from 25-8-302(A)(2) to allow construction of a parking area on a slope over 15 percent. 3. Vary from 25-8-341 to allow cut exceeding 4 feet on slopes over 15 percent. 4. Vary from 25-8-342 to allow fill exceeding 4 feet on slopes over 15 percent. WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that staff recommends these variances with conditions, having determined the findings of fact have been met. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends approval of the four requested variances from LDC 25-8-302(B)(1), 25-8-302(A)(2), 25-8-341 and 25-8-342 as detailed above with the following; Staff Conditions: 1. Both the water quality pond and the detention pond will be moved to underneath the driveway. 2. 3. 4. 22 parking spaces will be removed. Impervious cover will be slightly below the allowable 60 percent. 17 additional trees (greater than 8 inches diameter) will be saved in the southeast corner of the site. Two additional trees will be saved in the middle of the site near E Oltorf St. 5. Applicant will commit to removing invasive trees. 6. Applicant will commit to a tree care plan for the remaining trees. 7. 8. Landscape plan will include COA Grow Green materials. Property will be built to AEGB standards, which include but are not limited to, low flow toilet fixtures; irrigation/rain sensors; native plant material; high efficiency lighting including LED for all site lighting; E‐Star appliances; low VOC paints and coatings; and filtration for indoor air quality. 1 For: Creel, Smith, Thompson, Neely, Coyne, Maceo, Ramberg, Guerrero, Gordon, and Bedford Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None VOTE 10-0 Absent: Nill Approved By: Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair 2
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20200520-003 Date: Subject: May 20, 2020 Recommendation of Austin Water Capital Improvement Projects located in Drinking Water Protection Zone in the 5-year Capital spending plan. Chairman Leo Dielmann Seconded By: Commissioner Tom Smith Motioned By: Recommendation: The Resource Management Commission recommends approval of Austin Water Capital Improvement Projects located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone. The Commission further recommends that these projects be included in the 5-year Capital spending plan as required by Financial Policy #8. Vote: 9-0-1 For: Chair Dielmann, Vice Chair White, Commissioners Babyak, Blackburn, Brenneman, Chavarria, Fralin, Harmon and Smith Against: None Abstain: 1 abstention- Commissioner Shane Johnson Off Dais: None Vacancies: One Attested by : Jamie Mitchell, Austin Energy, Staff Liaison for Resource Management Commission 1 of 1
2. 3. 4. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, May 20, 2020 The Environmental Commission convened in a public meeting on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications via remote video conferencing. Commissioners in Attendance: Andrew Creel Curtis Smith Pam Thompson Ryan Nill Mary Ann Neely Katie Coyne Peggy Maceo Kevin Ramberg Linda Guerrero Wendy Gordon Perry Bedford Commissioners Absent: None Staff in Attendance: Pamela Abee-Taulli Kaela Champlin Jonathan Garner Chris Herrington Hank Marley Atha Phillips Aurora Pizano CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Guerrero called the meeting to order at 1:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER 1. EDUCATION a. None APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. None STAFF BRIEFINGS* a. None ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER’S UPDATE ON PAST COMMISSION ACTIONS AND REPORT ON ITEMS OF INTEREST a. None 1 5. 6. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Discussion and recommendation of Austin Water Capital Improvement Projects located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone for approval to include in the 5-year Capital spending plan as required by Financial Policy #8—Aurora Pizano, Financial Manager II, Austin Water (15 minutes) A motion to recommend Austin Water’s Capital Improvement Projects located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone for approval to include in the 5-year Capital spending plan as required by Financial Policy #8 was approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Neely’s second on a 11-0 vote. b. Update on Austin Community Climate Plan—Zach Baumer, Climate Protection Manager, Celine Rendon, Community Engagement Specialist, and Phoebe Romero, Environmental Program Coordinator, Office of Sustainability (30 minutes) Item conducted as posted. No action taken. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Name: Additional 300K Ground Water Storage Tank Improvements 360, SP-2019-0417D Applicant: Gray Engineering, Inc. Watershed: Lake Austin Watershed, Water Supply Rural, Drinking Water Protection Zone Location: 5418-1/2 Buckman Mountain Road, Austin, Texas 78746 Staff: Hank Marley, Environmental Review Specialist Senior, Development Services Department Request: Variance request is as follows: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut in excess of four feet in depth and not more than 8 feet. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommended this variance, having determined the findings of fact to have been met. (15 minutes) A motion to recommend approval of the requested variance with conditions was approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Neely’s second on a 11-0 vote. b. Name: Persimmons Construction Plans, C8-2019-0080.1B.SH Applicant: Dario Octaviano, City of Austin Public Works (Applicant) Watershed: Onion Creek Watershed, Suburban Classification, Desired Development Zone June Routh, Dunaway Associates …
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday May 20th, 2020 The Resource Management Commission convened via videoconference on Wednesday May 20th, 2020 in accordance with social distancing protocols necessitated by the Covid 19 pandemic. Commissioners in Attendance: Leo Dielmann, Chair (District 7); Kaiba White, Vice Chair (District 2); James Babyak (District 6); Jonathan Blackburn (District 8); Nakyshia Fralin (District 1); Dana Harmon (District 9); and Shane Johnson (District 4).; Rebecca Brenneman (District 10); Lisa Chavarria (Mayor); and Tom “Smitty” Smith (District 5) . There is one vacancy (District 3). CALL TO ORDER – Chair Dielmann called the meeting to order at 3:10 p.m. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Paul Robbins and Catherine O’Toole each spoke on Item 4 (Austin Energy Green Building Standards). Consent Items: APPROVAL OF MINUTES NEW BUSINESS 1. Approve minutes of the March 9th, 2020 meeting. The motion to approve minutes of the March 9th, 2020 meeting was approved on Chair Dielmann motion, Commissioner Harmon second. 9 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent, (Commissioner Smith away from the meeting) 1 vacancy. ( ) = Target Council Meeting Date; [ ] = RCA Type 2. (6/4) [Purchasing] Authorize negotiation and execution of a multi-term contract with CLEAResult Consulting Inc D/B/A CLEAResult, to provide support services for energy efficiency retail instant savings program, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,250,000. Approved on motion of Chair Dielmann and seconded by Commissioner Smith. 10 ayes, O nays, 1 vacancy STAFF REPORTS AND BRIEFINGS 3. Briefing by Austin water to include discussion and recommendation of Austin Water Improvement Projects located in Drinking Water Protection Zone. Presented by Aurora Pizano of Austin Water Utility. Recommendation of Austin Water Utility was approved on a motion by Chair Dielmann seconded by Commissioner Smith. 9 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstention (Commissioner Johnson) and 1 vacancy. 4. Briefing by Austin Energy Green Building on New Standards. Presented by Heidi Kasper of Austin Energy Green Building. UPDATES FROM COMMISSIONERS, WORKING GROUP 5. Update from members of the Resource Management Commission Access to Solar Working Group (Commissioners Brenneman, Harmon and Johnson and Vice Chair White). Members provided update, and requested action on proposed recommendations at the next RMC meeting. Page 1 of 2 6. Dana Harmon nominated by Vice Chair White for Chairmanship of Commission. 10 ayes, O nays, 1 vacancy. Kaiba White nominated by Commissioner Smith for Vice Chair. 10 ayes, 0 nays, 1 vacancy. ELECTION …
Water and Wastewater Commission, Budget Committee Meeting Minutes May 20, 2020 Approved: June 24, 2020 WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION BUDGET COMMITTEE MINUTES SPECIAL CALLED MEETING May 20, 2020 The Water and Wastewater Commission Budget Committee convened in a special called meeting on May 20, 2020 at 1:00pm via videoconferencing. Board Members in Attendance: Susan Turrieta (Chair), Travis Michel (Vice Chair), Jesse Penn, Grant Fisher, William Moriarty A. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 1:07 p.m. by Chair Turrieta. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES C. DISCUSSION ITEMS: Approval of the Draft Meeting Minutes of the May 30, 2019 Budget Committee Meeting was postponed allowing members more time to review the minutes – no minutes were approved. 1. FY 2019-2020 Budget vs. Actual Update 2. Austin Water Financial Forecast FY 2021-2025 3. 5-Year CIP Spending Plan FY 2021-2025 4. FY 2021 Budget Schedule Austin Water Assistant Director David Anders and staff presented FY 2019- 2020 budget vs. actual information and 5-year forecast projections on revenue, rate projections, transfers, program requirements, debt service requirements, and Austin Water’s 5-year CIP spending plan. D. VOTING ITEMS FROM COMMITTEE 1. Meeting Schedule E. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Committee discussed meeting during the last two weeks in June 2020. Staff will present updates on budget forecasts and projections as requested that reflects ongoing changes due to COVID-19. F. ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 2:30 p.m. by Chair Turrieta.
ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION (AAQOLAC) REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2020 The AAQOLAC convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 via Conference Call Chair Vince Cobalis called the Commission Meeting to order at 3:15 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Vince Cobalis, Sarah Chen, Kirk Yoshida, Nguyen Stanton, Kavita Radhakrishnan, Debasree DasGupta Shubhada Saxena, Ketan Patel, and Pooja Sethi Staff in Attendance: Rey Arellano, Assistant City Manager Bryan Manley, Chief of Police Richard Guajardo, Assistant Police Chief GuiMei Fung, Community Liaison (APD) Houmma Garba, Language Access Coordinator (CPIO) Joshua Robinson, Commissions Liaison (Equity Office) CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: N/A 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 2. OLD BUSINESS The Commission did not take action on the February 18, 2020 and April 10, 2020 meeting minutes. a. Workgroup Reports: 1. Asian American Resource Center (AARC) Workgroup: No update provided. 2. Health and Community Engagement Workgroup: No update provided. 3. Arts and Culture Workgroup: Commissioner Patil provided an update on his meeting with the University of Texas at Austin Asian/Asian American Faculty and Staff Association. 4. Business Planning Workgroup: No update provided. Budget timeline/process b. Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC): Commissioner Stanton provided an update on the 2021 Budget Recommendation. c. Follow-up Items: 1. Update on AARC Masterplan – Commission Cobalis provided an update. See memorandum from Director Kimberly McNeeley in backup materials. 2. Update on the AARC Bridge 3. Results from prior Mini-Grant awards – See backup document 4. Current status of City Budget process and COVID-19 impact – No updated provided. 3. STAFF BRIEFING a. Austin Police Department Safe Initiative b. The Austin Police Department system for providing language support when interacting with the community – Assistant Police Chief Richard Guajardo, Community Liaison GuiMei Fung and Language Access Coordinator Houmma Garba provided a presentation over APD’s Language Access Support system. c. Overview of the “Tatum Report” and draft implementation plan – Assistant City Manager Rey Arellano and Austin Police Chief Brian Manley provided A presentation and overview of the Tatum Law Independent Investigation. 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action to proclaim May 2020 as Asian American - Pacific Islander Cultural Heritage Month – Commissioner Chen moved to send proclamation to the Mayor Adler’s Office. Commissioner Yoshida seconded. Vote was 9-0. b. Information Sharing – Commissioner Saxena and DasGupta provided information to share. 5. FUTURE AGENDA a. Analysis of Austin Police Department’s Racial Profiling Data joint …
