MEMORANDUM **************************************************************************** TO: Zoning and Platting Commission Members FROM: Beverly Villela Planning Department DATE: January 15, 2025 Project - Loyola Facility RE: (C14-2024-0006) Greater Walnut Area Centralized Odor Control Facility **************************************************************************** The case above has been scheduled for the January 21, 2025, Zoning and Platting Commission hearing. The applicant would like to request an indefinite postponement of the above-mentioned case to continue the review of this case. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Zoning and Platting Commission policy. 04 C14-2024-0006 - Greater Walnut Area Centralized Odor Control Facility Project - Loyola Facility; District 11 of 1
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2024-0173 (City Initiated- 10505 and 10545 Dessau Road) DISTRICT: 1 ADDRESS: 10505 and 10545 Dessau Road ZONING FROM: SF-2 and SF-6-CO TO: GO SITE AREA: approximately 17.542 acres (approximately 764,129 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: Tim and Cindy Pinson AGENT: Braun & Gresham PLLC (Eric Gomez) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko (512) 974-1057; jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting general office (GO) district zoning. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, please see the basis of recommendation section below. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: January 21, 2025: Case is scheduled to be heard by the Zoning and Platting Commission. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: September 12, 2024: Adopted Council Resolution 20240912-117 (See Exhibit C) TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A ISSUES: None CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is on the east side of Dessau Road approximately ½ mile south of the intersection of Dessau Road and East Braker Lane. The subject tract currently has three single family homes on it, constructed in approximately 2000, 2006, and 2014. To the south and east is undeveloped land. To the north is one single family home constructed in approximately 1998. To the west across Dessau Road are two single family homes constructed in approximately 1968 and 2020, and undeveloped land. The site is approximately 4 miles east of The Domain and approximately 10 miles northeast of the Central Business District. It lies approximately 1 mile from three Imagine Austin Activity Centers: Lamar & Rundberg, Cameron & 183 Center, and BFI Center. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: Zoning should allow for reasonable use of the property. The requested zoning allows for a more reasonable use of the property. Dessau Road is an ASMP level 4 roadway, an ASMP Transit Priority Corridor, and an Imagine Austin Activity Corridor. The subject tract has approximately 1,000 feet of frontage along Dessau Road. While the applicant is not proposing any additional development at this time, granting general office (GO) is 05 C14-2024-0173 - City Initiated: 10505 and 10545 Dessau Road; District 11 of 13 C14-2024-0173 2 reasonable given the sites location along a major roadway, and proximity more intense zoning along the eastern side of Dessau Road between East Rundb erg Lane and East Braker Lane. Granting this zoning will open up the property for additional uses and site development standards in the future. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the goals and objectives …
************************************************************************ MEMORANDUM TO: Hank Smith, Chair Zoning and Platting Commission Members FROM: Nancy Estrada Planning Department DATE: January 15, 2025 RE: C814-04-0187.03.SH – Goodnight Ranch PUD Amendment #3 Postponement Request by Staff ************************************************************************ Staff requests a postponement of the above referenced case from the January 21, 2025, Zoning and Platting Commission hearing to February 18, 2025. Staff is reviewing the current update submittal. 06 C814-04-0187.03.SH - Goodnight Ranch PUD Amendment #31 of 1
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION SITE PLAN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: SPC-2024-0287A ZAP COMMISSION DATE: January 21, 2025 PROJECT NAME: Panda Express PROPOSED USE: Restaurant (Limited Use) with Drive-Through ADDRESS OF APPLICATION: 7200 Springfield Dr COUNCIL DISTRICT: 2 AREA: 1.25 acres APPLICANT: AGENT: Jonathan Bellock McKinney Falls Association LLC 149 Colonial Rd Manchester, CT 06042 Karen Wunsch, AICP Pape-Dawson Engineers 10801 Mopac Expy, Bldg 3, Ste 200 Austin, TX 78759 CASE MANAGER: Christine Barton-Holmes, CNUa, LEED AP Telephone: 974-2788 christine.barton-holmes@austintexas.gov EXISTING ZONING: The site is zoned LR-MU-CO, and is currently undeveloped. Restaurants (Limited Use) with drive-through facilities are conditional in the Neighborhood Commercial/LR District per 25-2-809. PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: There is no construction proposed with this site plan. The applicant will submit a B/Construction Only site plan if the Conditional Use Permit request is approved. The proposed gross floor area will be 2,746 square feet, under the 3,000 square foot limit for Restaurant (Limited) uses in LR zoning districts. Restaurant (Limited) uses are not permitted to serve alcohol. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit to allow the limited restaurant use with a drive-through. PREVIOUS PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: This item was heard December 3, 2024 and postponed following discussion. It was postponed by applicant request to January 21, 2025. WATERSHED: Marble Creek (Suburban watershed) APPLICABLE WATERSHED ORDINANCE: Current/ Comprehensive watershed ordinance CAPITOL VIEW: NA T.I.A.: Not Required 07 SPC-2024-0287A - Panda Express CUP; District 21 of 8 PROPOSED F.A.R.: .05 PROPOSED BLDG. CVRG: 5% PROPOSED IC:65.91% PROJECT INFORMATION 1.25 acres EXIST. ZONING: LR-MU-CO (undeveloped) ALLOWED F.A.R.: .5 MAX. BLDG. COVERAGE: 50% MAX. IMPERVIOUS CVRG.: 80% SUMMARY COMMENTS ON SITE PLAN: Land Use: The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to build a Restaurant (Limited) with a drive-through facility, which is a conditional use in the LR zoning district. The B site plan will comply with all requirements of the Land Development Code prior to its release. Environmental: The site is in the Marble Creek Suburban watershed. The B plan will comply with all Environmental regulations upon its release. Transportation: As currently designed, access will be off Springfield Drive. The site sits on the southwest corner of E William Cannon Dr and Springfield Dr, and the B plan will comply with all Transportation requirements upon its release. SURROUNDING CONDITIONS: Zoning/ Land use North: E William Cannon Drive East: Springfield Drive, then GR-MU-CO (undeveloped) South: SF-4 …
Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 1/7/2025 Figure 1: Commercial and Multifamily Project Pipeline Commercial and Small Business Multifamily t n u o C t c e o r P j 200 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 76 112 9 9 Pre-Approval in Progress 4 Approved: Installation and Verification Pre-Approval in Progress Approved: Installation and Verification Multifamily Multifamily Income Qualified 1. Figures includes all leads and applications, regardless of estimated rebate amount. In coordination with the customer and contractor, Austin Energy periodically removes leads and new applications that do not proceed to Installation. a. “Pre-Approval in Progress” includes: 1) customer/contractor submitted leads; 2) applications in development but not yet submitted to Austin Energy; and 3) applications submitted to Austin Energy that are under review for eligibility and approval of project scope. b. “Approved: Installation and Verification” includes projects: 1) approved with installation underway; and 2) where installation is complete and final inspection and quality review are ongoing. c. Paid projects are listed on the preceding RMC summary table in this report. 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 t n u o C t c e o r P j 145 Project Pipeline Notes: 2. Pipeline Definitions Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline – Monthly Report 1/7/2025 Table 1: Multifamily and Multifamily Income Qualified – Estimated RCA Project Pipeline (for estimated rebates >$72k) Program Latest Workflow Enrollment (s) # Location Name Installation Address Council District Estimated kW savings Estimated kWh savings Estimated $ Incentive Measures Planned Paid 1303113 Goodnight Commons Paid 1270218, 1318840, 1318841 The Lowell at Mueller 2022 E Slaughter Ln 1200 Broadmoor Dr Installation 1301882 West Koenig Flats 5608 Avenue F 56.9 272,632 $126,140 HVAC Tune-Ups, Smart Thermostats, MFIQ Supplemental Items 69.7 408,189 $133,346 HVAC Tune-Ups, Smart Thermostats, Water Saving Devices, MFIQ Supplemental items 39.0 185,377 $109,200 HVAC Tune-up, Smart Thermostats 210 Installation 1312972 Hunters Chase Apartments 128.5 625,426 $262,444 Installation 1324159 The Morgan 173.7 242,713 $199,895 Out of District Installation 1327092 Agave at South Congress 625 E Stassney Ln 54.3 208,321 $138,852 Attic Insulation, HVAC Tune-Ups, Smart Thermostats, ECAD Installation 1320067, 1330404 Sage Hill Apartments 57.0 175,846 $142,412 Multifamily Paid 1302392 Elle West 75.1 217,506 $150,989 Multifamily Paid 1304166 Northshore 61.4 238,749 $113,856 HVAC Tune-Ups Multifamily Paid 1300529 …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION January 21, 2025 6:00 p.m. Austin Energy Headquarters; 1st Floor; Shudde Fath Conference Room 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, Texas 78723 Some members of the Resource Management Commission maybe participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register contact Natasha Goodwin, at Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com or 512-322-6505. AGENDA Members: Louis Stone, Chair Paul Robbins, Vice Chair Charlotte Davis Trey Farmer GeNell Gary Martin Luecke Dino Sasaridis Chelsey Scaffidi CALL MEETING TO ORDER Raphael Schwartz Alison Silverstein Vacant PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Resource Management Commission Regular Meeting on November 19, 2024 and approve the minutes of the Resource Management Commission Special Called Meeting on December 3, 2024. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and recommend against merging the Resource Management Commission and the Zero Waste Advisory Commission. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion regarding changes to Austin Energy’s Residential Rooftop Solar Program, with inclusion of energy storage batteries. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Natasha Goodwin at Austin Energy, at (512) 322-6505 or email Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Resource Management Commission, please contact Natasha Goodwin at Austin Energy, at 512-322- 6505 or email Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com .
Recommendation Against Merging the Resource Management Commission and the Zero Waste Advisory Commission WHEREAS, a proposal has been made to merge the Resource Management Commission and the Zero Waste Advisory Commission to create a Resource Recovery and Management Commission; and WHEREAS, the purpose of the Resource Management Commission is to advise the City Council in developing and reviewing city plans and policies concerning the efficient use of energy including alternative and renewable energy technologies and on energy and water conservation; and WHEREAS, the Resource Management Commission is supported by Austin Energy staff resources and regularly engages with Austin Energy, Austin Water and Texas Gas on issues under its purview; and WHEREAS, the purpose of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission is to advise the City Council on solid waste management policies and resources, and to promote an economical and environmentally safe system of waste reduction, recovery and disposal; and WHEREAS, the Zero Waste Advisory Commission is supported by Austin Resource Recovery staff; and WHEREAS, the overlap between the Resource Management Commission and Zero Waste Advisory Commission is narrow in scope, and a merged Resource Recovery and Management Commission would require both City staff and Commissioners to engage on an expansive array of issues unrelated to their primary areas of expertise and day-to-day responsibility; and WHEREAS, the two commissions may effectively coordinate on the few areas of overlap by sharing information, appointing members to serve on any applicable working groups and considering joint resolutions; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Resource Management Commission recommends against merging the Resource Management Commission and the Zero Waste Advisory Commission.
A Resolution Summary Resolution on Changes to Residential Rooftop Solar Rebate Program D. SASARIDIS 16 JANUARY 2025 Overview Who: RMC Commissioners – Dino Sasaridis, Paul Robbins, Alison Silverstein. What: A resolution to improve and streamline Austin Energy’s solar rebate program and inspections, inclusive of solar and batteries. Why: Historic load growth will put stress on generation and transmission. Solar has the lowest cost of electricity generation and will fill this need, and batteries are needed to make the solar deployable at night, and reduce congestion. Costs and bureaucracy both bottleneck solar and battery deployments at the edge of the grid (on homes). This resolution aims to reduce bureaucracy, costs, and realign incentives towards this goal. When: Now, for a vote by RMC, to be presented to City Council. More about the ‘Why’ Claim: Significant demand growth is coming to the Texas grid. Summer baseline load is ~60 GW. This is mostly driven by electrification of carbon-based fuel activities. This is a good thing, but it will stress the electric grid. Passenger vehicle electrification: adds 12 – 18 GW to base load, 129 GWh/day Electrification of long-haul trucking: adds 8 – 12 GW to base load, 86 GWh/day • • • Growth of AI: 50 GWh/day • Air conditioner use: proportional to peak summer temperature, increases peak load on grid -> drives unreliability • Heat pumps displacing gas furnaces Industrial Heat via graphite heating • • Atmospheric carbon removal As Austinites, we will feel these changes impact us as rate increases and instability. Claim: Solar and batteries are a robust solution to adding capacity, but work is needed to reduce bureaucracy and streamline the process, which will decrease cost and increase competition. The language in this resolution can open Austin up to being a renewable energy superpower, setting an example for other cities, and making a difference in Texas. Content of the Resolution 1. Streamlining Administration 2. Consumer Protection 3. Standard for New Inverters 4. Improvements in AE Solar and Battery Inspections 5. Encouragement of Onsite Eneryg-Storage Batteries 6. Survey of Solar Inverter Installations to Determine Grid Protection Capability 7. Implementation Schedule 1. Streamlining Administration Eliminate the solar education course and quiz, which are presently required to receive the $2,500 rebate. The course and quiz are friction that discourage folks from installing solar, because receiving the rebate is gated by the quiz. Replace these two items with a flyer. • 26 …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Resource Management Commission Resolution on Changes to Residential Rooftop Solar Rebate Program WHEREAS, streamlining Austin Energy’s Residential Solar program will reduce customers’ and installers’ cost and time necessary for solar and battery installation while reducing administrative overhead for Austin Energy (AE); and WHEREAS, given the reasonably expected large increase in AE load growth in the next few years, aggressively increasing energy efficiency measures, distributed energy resources, solar installations, and onsite energy-storage batteries are critical means to achieve the Austin Energy Resource Generation and Climate Protection Plan and advance local resilience; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Resource Management Commission makes the following recommendations to the Austin City Council to modify AE’s rooftop solar program and initiate a battery incentive program. 1. Streamlining Administration A. AE shall eliminate the solar education course and quiz, replacing it with a digital information flyer and material integrated into the solar and battery installation application process that contains the most useful information, such as an explanation of Value of Solar, how much yearly energy production to expect per panel, explanation of kW vs kWh, and other basic information. B. AE shall not condition rebate approval upon the customer’s current electricity usage. AE should require the contractor to provide values for expected usage and production to the customer. AE may warn the applying customer if proposed arrays exceed a certain percentage of the customer’s present electricity usage, to help the customer understand that they may be buying more solar and/or battery equipment than they may need, C. AE shall not place additional requirements on the installation or parts used other than those covered by normal inspection. 2. Consumer Protection 1 A. AE shall specify a minimum set of 10-year warranty provisions that every contractor must offer to be eligible for the rebate list. Installers can offer other provisions beyond that minimum set. B. AE shall provide up-to-date interactive reference solar and battery benchmark cost estimates for a few house types and roof scenarios to give customers a valid point of comparison to evaluate solar contractors’ sales cost quotes. C. AE shall require 75% TSRF (Total Solar Resource Fraction) for 3 kW of the total proposed solar installation, but not for the entire array. AE may require the contractor to calculate the TSRF for the entire array and communicate that estimate to the customer with an explanation of what that means for estimated annual …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION January 21, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. City of Austin, Permitting & Development Center, Room 1406 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Christi Vitela at (512) 974-2792 or christi.vitela@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Hanna Huang, Chair Sarah Chen Zachary Dolling Pierre Nguyễn Alpha Shrestha Seonhye “Sonny” Sin Kuo Yang CALL TO ORDER Padmini Jambulapati, Vice Chair Sarah Xiyi Chen Hailey Easley Sabrina Sha Nayer Sikder Luan Tran AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting on December 17, 2024. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing by Angelica Benton-Molina, Equity and Inclusion Program Manager I, Equity Division, regarding the City of Austin Equity Office’s Undoing Racism Training and programs offered that include participation from the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation by American Gateways regarding their work in the Austin community providing legal services to the low income and immigrant communities. Presentation by Rebecca Lightsey, Co-Executive Director, American Gateways and Edna Yang, Co- Executive Director, American Gateways. 4. Discussion of the update to the Asian American Quality of Life Study. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve updates to the membership of FY2026 Budget Working Group. 6. Approve updates to the membership of Asian American Resource Center Working Group. 7. Approve updates to the membership of the Food Security Working Group. 8. Approve updates to the membership of the Working Group to plan for meetings between AAPI community leaders and the City Manager's office. WORKING GROUP UPDATE 9. Update from the FY2026 Budget Working Group on the Asian American Resource Center and capital improvement projects. 10. Update from the FY 2026 Budget Working Group on the …
ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 17, 2024 The Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on December 17, 2024, at 301 W. 2nd St. in Austin, Texas. Chair Huang called the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:07 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Hanna Huang, Chair Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Padmini Jambulapati, Vice Chair Sarah Chen Zachary Dolling Hailey Easley Pierre Nguyễn Sabrina Sha Nayer Sikder Kuo Yang Commissioners Absent: Sarah Xiyi Chen Alpha Shrestha Sonny Sin Luan Tran PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL CALL TO ORDER Michael Ward Jr. - Austin Urban Technology Movement PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting on November 19, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of November 19, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Nguyễn’s motion, Commissioner Sarah Chen’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Sarah Xiyi Chen, Shrestha, Sin, and Tran were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation regarding the City of Austin emergency language access plan from the Communications and Public Information Office and the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. The presentation was made by Marion Sanchez, Public Information and Marketing Manager, Communications and Public Information Office, Houmma Garba, Community Engagement Consultant, Communications and Public Information Office, David Wiechmann, Public Information Specialist Senior, Homeland Security and Emergency Management, and David Alcorta, Community Engagement Specialist, Homeland Security and Emergency Management. Presentation regarding Austin American Resource Center (AARC) Phase 2 progress from Christina Bies, Project Manager, Capital Delivery Services Department. The presentation was made by Christina Bies, Project Manager, Capital Delivery Services Department. Discussion of the inclusion of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission's budget recommendations in the FY2025 Budget. Discussed. Approve updates to the membership of the budget working group. Commissioner Nguyễn was added to the working group without objection. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEM 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None ADJOURNMENT Chair Huang adjourned the meeting at 7:27 p.m. without objection. The minutes were approved at the XX meeting on XX’s motion, XX’s second on a X-X vote. 2. 4. 2
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2025, 5:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER ROOM 1203 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the HIV PLANNING COUNCIL may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: Join the meeting now Public comment will be allowed in person or remotely via telephone or Teams. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register to speak, call or email the Office of Support, (737)-825-1684 or hivplanningcouncil@austintexas.gov CURRENT HIV PLANNING COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Kelle’ Martin, Chair Marquis Goodwin, Vice-Chair, conflicted Kristina McRae-Thompson, Secretary Zachery Garay, CSE Committee Chair, conflicted Ashley Garling, FA Committee Chair CALL TO ORDER AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 1/20/2025 will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the HIV Planning Council regular meeting of the Executive Committee on October 10, 2024 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS 2. Members will declare conflict of interest with relevant agenda items, service categories, and/or service standards. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Office of Support Staff Briefing 4. Administrative Agent Staff Briefing DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Introductions/Announcements 6. Discussion of the Social Events Calendar 7. Discussion of the HIV Planning Council Member Reflectiveness Report 8. Discussion of the HIV Planning Council Member Attendance Report 9. Discussion of the HIV Planning Council Member Activity Report DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 10. Discussion and approval of Legislative Responsibilities 2025 workplan calendar 11. Discussion and recommendation for 2025 Kick-off agenda 12. Discussion of FFY25 Part A & MAI Allocations FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 13. Discussion of Workplan calendar ADJOURNMENT Indicative of action items 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. TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For More Information on the HIV Planning Council, please contact Rashana Raggs …
1. REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the DOWNTOWN AUSTIN COMMUNITY COURT ADVISORY BOARD JANUARY 17, 2025 AT 8:00AM ONE TEXAS CENTER, STE 125, TRAINING ROOM 505 BARTON SPRINGS RD AUSTIN, TEXAS 78704 Some members of the BOARD/COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Edna Staniszewski at edna.staniszewski@austintexas.gov or at (512) 974-1260. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Lea Downey Gallatin, Chair Kergin Bedell Mikaela Frissell Kate Garza Nicole Golden Dr. Anu Kapadia, Vice Chair Faye Mills Katy Jo Muncie Shawn Tracy Roy Woody AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda including individuals that wish to share first-hand accounts regarding their experiences being served through Austin’s homelessness system . APPROVAL OF MINUTES the minutes of Approve ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR CALLED MEETING on NOVEMBER 15, 2024. the DOWNTOWN AUSTIN COMMUNITY COURT DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. FY25 DACC Budget Update and FY26 City of Austin Budget Timeline – Robert Kingham, Court Administrator, Downtown Austin Community Court (DACC) DACC Advisory Board Annual outlook and procedures – Robert Kingham, Court Administrator, Downtown Austin Community Court (DACC) Status of DACC operations – Robert Kingham, Court Administrator, Downtown Austin Community Court (DACC) ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Edna Staniszewski at Downtown Austin Community Court, at (512) 974-1260), for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board, please contact Edna Staniszewski at (512) 974-1260 or at edna.staniszewski@austintexas.gov.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE JANUARY 17, 2025 – 12:00 PM BRITTON, DURST, HOWARD AND SPENCE BUILDING 1183 CHESTNUT AVE AUSTIN, TEXAS 78702 Some members of the committee may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Tim Dombeck, (512) 974-6716, tim.dombeck@austintexas.gov. Kim Taylor (D-8) Holly Reed (D-10) CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Lane Becker (Mayor), Chair Pedro Villalobos (D-2) Nicole Merritt (D-3) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board Contracts and Concessions Committee on November 15, 2024. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing on the monthly Parks and Recreation Department contract report summarizing new and ongoing contract development that requires City Council approval and/or committee and board recommendations. (Sponsors: Becker, Villalobos) (PARD Long Range Strategies: Relief from Urban Life, Park Access for All). Presenter(s): Denisha Cox, Contract Management Supervisor II, Parks and Recreation Department. Page 1 of 2 1. 2. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. Discussion on the 2024 Annual Concession Report. (Sponsors: Reed, Taylor) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Presentation, discussion and refer to the Parks and Recreation Board a recommendation to approve the Parks and Recreation Board 2024 Annual Concession Report. (Sponsors: Becker, Villalobos) (PARD Long Range Strategies: Relief from Urban Life, Operational Efficiency, Park Access for All). Presenter(s): Karen Charles, Contract Management Specialist III; Denisha Cox, Contract Management Supervisor II, Parks and Recreation Department. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Tim Dombeck at Parks and Recreation Department, at (512) 974-6716 tim.dombeck@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas …
1. 1. 2. REFULAR MEETING of the COLLEGE STUDENT COMMISSION January 17, 2025, AT 3:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, Board and Commission Room 1101 301 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701 Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register please contact Dr. Chiquita Eugene by email at chiquita.eugene@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512- 972-5003. Some members of the commission may be participating by videoconference. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Mariama Mbacke, Austin Community College Carson Domey, University of Texas at Austin Halle Kocian, University of Texas at Austin Mariana Ponce, University of Texas at Austin CALL TO ORDER Caleb Brizuela, Huston-Tillotson University Dominic Polidor, Huston-Tillotson University Prisca Dhital, Huston-Tillotson University Charlie Mossberger, St. Edward’s University Jake Hamerslough, St. Edward’s University AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the College Student Commission Special Call Meeting from December 6, 2024. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Update from staff on the status of new commissioners and campus advisors Update from staff on Audit and Finance Committee hearing WORKING GROUP UPDATES 3. 4. Update from TRANSPORTATION working group on chair elections and priority issue for the spring Update from MENTAL HEALTH working group on chair elections and priority issue for the spring FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Chiquita Eugene at the Youth Initiatives Office, at (512-972-5003), for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the College Student Commission, please contact Chiquita Eugene at (512-972-5003).
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 15, 2024 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2024 The PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE convened in a REGULAR meeting on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2024, at 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, TX. Acting Chair Villalobos called the PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE Meeting to order at 12:09 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Holly Reed, Kim Taylor, Pedro Villalobos. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Lane Becker. Board Members Absent: Nicole Merritt. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Ricardo Chavana - Economic benefit of parks as a gathering place. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board Contracts and Concessions Committee on September 20, 2024. The minutes from the regular meeting of September 20, 2024, were approved on Board Member Taylor’s motion, Board Member Villalobos’ second, on a 4-0 vote. Board Member Merritt absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing on the monthly Parks and Recreation Department contract report summarizing new and ongoing contract development that requires City Council approval and/or committee and board recommendations. Denisha Cox, Contracts Management Supervisor II, Parks and Recreation Department gave a briefing and answered clarifying questions on watercraft concession at Barton Creek and whether is now under the purview of the Real Estate Office, which 1 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 15, 2024 concessions are being managed by PARD Partners and Phase 2 of The Trail Conservancy Parkland Operations and Maintenance Agreement. No action was taken on this item. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Presentation, discussion and refer to the Parks and Recreation Board a recommendation to approve the Parks and Recreation Board 2024 Annual Concession Report. Karen Charles, Contract Management Specialist III, Parks and Recreation Department gave a presentation and answered questions on unlicensed concessioners, The Expedition School concession agreement, conditional use permits for alcohol sales, revenue from Zilker Eagle Train and revenue sharing in new contracts. Board Members discussed tabling the approval of the 2024 Annual Concessions Report to the January 2025 meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board. No action was taken on this item. 4. Discussion and approval of setting the Parks and Recreation Board Contracts and Concessions Committee 2025 regular meeting schedule. The motion to approve setting the Parks and Recreation Board Contracts and Concessions Committee 2025 regular …
Downtown Austin Community Court FISCAL YEAR 2025 BUDGET & FISCAL YEAR 2026 TIMELINE JANUARY 17, 2025 DACC – Budget Highlights • DACC Mobile Court Implementation and Case Management Capacity Expansion • Mobile Court connects people in the community with solutions for resolving cases while providing an immediate connection to services and resource navigation through onsite case managers • • • ◦ ◦ Additions in FY 2024-25 Budget: For Mobile Court: • One Clinical Diversion Program Case Manager • One Program Coordinator to plan and staff the Mobile Court Program $50,000 in funding to schedule a substitute judge to staff mobile events For Homeless Services: Two Clinical Case Managers Approximately $500,000 in funding for corresponding social service dollars ◦ Ensures continuation of the same level of wraparound supports for our clients through social service contracts • $300,000 in one-time funding to continue Mental Health Diversion DACC – Budget Highlights Pilot Program through September 30, 2025 ◦ Program is co-funded by Travis County and Central Health ◦ Services provided primarily by Integral Care • $1,460,340 for Expanded Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (EMCOT) expansion to 24/7 operations ◦ Provides real time response for psychiatric crises, diverting individuals from emergency rooms and jails and providing up to 90 days of follow-up services ◦ Increasing field response staff anticipated to begin in April 2025 City of Austin – Budget Highlights • 4% increase in base pay for regular employees hired on or before April 1, 2024 • An increase in the City’s living wage from $20.80 to $21.63 per hour • No premium rate increase for City medical and dental coverage plans • Fertility Benefits with a lifetime maximum of $20,000 • Employee retirement contributions increased from 9% to 10% of base wages on January 1, 2024 • An increase in the Childcare Assistance Program income limits • Paid Parental Leave Program for non-sworn employees - increase of paid leave from 10 to 12 weeks annually FY24 Budget Timeline Example of previous budget timeline; may have adjustments for upcoming budget process BOARDS & COMMISSIONS BUDGET PRIORITY SURVEY COMMUNITY INPUT MEETINGS MAY Financial Forecast Presentation to Council Department Budget & CYEs due May 3 JULY Proposed Budget Presentation to Council AUGUST Budget Public Hearing, Set Max Tax Rate, and Work Session JULY Community Input and Work Session AUGUST Work Session AUGUST Budget Readings and Tax Rate Hearings OCTOBER First day of the Fiscal Year MARCH Board …
DACC Advisory Board Annual Outlook and Procedures Agenda 1) Introduction 2) City Issued Email 3) Attendance 4) Terms Ending 5) Annual Timeline for Board 6) DACC Forecast Issues for Fiscal Year 2025 DACC Advisory Board Annual Outlook and Procedures 2 Introduction Advise the Downtown Austin Community Court on policy and operational issues and advise City Council about the operations and policies of the court. DACC Advisory Board Annual Outlook and Procedures 3 City Issued Emails • City Code only authorizes the city issued email address for electronic communications to conduct business. We understand its challenging for everyone, but we must do our part. • If a board member uses their personal email, they are subject to open records. Please let us know if you wish to have your personal email taken off the distribution list. DACC Advisory Board Annual Outlook and Procedures Attendance • City Code § 2-1-26 outlines specific reasons that may be considered "Excused" • All other reasons are listed as Samples of “Excused” Board member's illness or injury Illness or injury of a member of the board member's immediate family Birth or adoption of the board member's child, for 90 days after the birth or adoption "Unexcused. " Active military service DACC Advisory Board Annual Outlook and Procedures 5 Terms ending on February 28, 2025 • 5 Board Members and one vacancy • Members can serve for 60 days or until the seat is filled which ever is first, as per City Clerk’s office PRESENTATION TITLE 6 DACC Advisory Board 2025 Calendar January: • Board meets January 17, 2025 • Discuss FY 25-26 Budget Recommendations March • Board meets March 28, 2025 • Statements of Financial Information due April 30, 2024 (Clerk’s Office will contact Members) • Board and Commission budget recommendations due March 31, 2025 April • BC Coordinator will send notice about Annual Internal Review for Board, due in July May • Board meets May 16, 2025 • Election of officers at first regular meeting after April 1, 2024 • Discuss Annual Report, due by July 31, 2025 July • Board meets July 18, 2025 • Annual Report, due by July 31, 2025 September • Board meets September 19, 2025 • Adopt board meeting schedule for 2026 November : • Board meets November 21, 2025 DACC Advisory Board Annual Outlook and Procedures 7 DACC Forecast Issues for FY 2025 Mobile Court Implementation Strategic Implementation Diversion …
Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board DACC Service and Data Overview Board Packet – January 17, 2025 Community Services Community Services Program (CS) – Participants fulfill community service hour requirements through public space cleaning, beautification projects, graffiti abatement, and working at DACC’s Edgar Fincher III Program Garden, which donates all food and eggs to local providers who feed the homeless community. o Number of Community Services Requests Completed FY 2025 (Oct. 2024 – Dec. 2024): 234 FY 2024 (Oct. 2023-Dec. 2023): 227 o Acreage of Work Completed FY 2025 (Oct. 2024 – Dec. 2024): 6.78 FY 2024 (Oct. 2023-Dec. 2023): 4.04 Violet KeepSafe Storage Program (VKS) – Free storage located downtown with secure bins to store vital documents, family memories, clothing, bedding, and more. Operates 7:00am- 11:00am and 1:00pm-7:00pm, seven days a week. Program employs people with lived experience to improve service experience and create workforce opportunities. o Number of Active VKS Participants FY 2025 (Oct. 2024 – Dec. 2024): 375 FY 2024 (Oct. 2023-Dec. 2023): 386 o Number of Interactions with VKS Participants FY 2025 (Oct. 2024 – Dec. 2024): 7,864 FY 2024 (Oct. 2023-Dec. 2023): 6,305 Court Services Restorative justice and problem-solving court – Fine-only court with emphasis on alternative resolutions, and provides an immediate connection to onsite case managers, basic needs, and social service resources. DACC resolves Class C criminal offenses in catchment area, and Proposition B and State camping ban cases citywide. o Number of Cases Filed FY 2025 (Oct. 2024 – Dec. 2024): 764 FY 2024 (Oct. 2023-Dec. 2023): 431 o Number of Cases Docketed FY 2025 (Oct. 2024 – Dec. 2024): 2,021 FY 2024 (Oct. 2023-Dec. 2023): 1,128 Clinical Diversion Program (CDP) – Dedicated case managers serve people engaging in Court Services to improve connection to case management and social services, while also improving appearance and case completion rates. o Number of CDP Clients: FY 2025 (Oct. 2024 – Dec. 2024): 79 FY 2024 (Oct. 2023-Dec. 2023): 71 o Number of Cases Resolved through Participation in CDP: FY 2025 (Oct. 2024 – Dec. 2024): 109 FY 2024 (Oct. 2023-Dec. 2023): 53 DACC Mobile Court – This program, initiated by Council Resolution 20230816-016, is intended to connect people in the community with solutions for resolving cases while providing immediate connection to services and resource …
