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2021-07-19_URB_Approved_Minutes — original pdf
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MONDAY, JULY 19, 2021, 5:30-9:30 pm VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING Nathaniel Bradford Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W. Pierce, Vice Chair Danielle Skidmore Amit Motwani Members in Attendance Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Danielle Skidmore Kobla Tetey Members Absent Nathaniel Bradford Jacqueline Watson PURPOSE: The Board of Commissioners primary responsibility the implementation and compliance of approved Urban Renewal Plans that are adopted by the Austin City Council. An Urban Renewal Plan's primary purpose is to eliminate slum and blighting influence within a designated area of the city. Staff in Attendance Erica Leak Laura Keating Travis Perlman Mandy DeMayo David Colligan Lana Denkeler Megan Santee, URB legal counsel Lisa Rodriguez to oversee is MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Chair Escobar called the meeting to order at 5:38pm with 5 members present. Commissioners Bradford and Watson were absent. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding agenda items and items not posted on the agenda. Lee Sherman, Patrick Houck, Clifton VanDyke, Tracy Witte, Susan Oringer and Nate Jones addressed the board. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approval of the June 21, 2021, Meeting Minutes. On Commissioner Motwani’s motion, Commissioner Tetey’s second, the URB’s June 21, 2021, minutes were unanimously approved. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Presentation from Waterloo Greenway Conservancy and discussion regarding history of the organization and recent work. Melissa Ayala gave the presentation; she was joined by John Rigdon, Erica Saenz and Lana Denkeler. b. Presentation from Reverend Freddie Dixon and discussion regarding original proposal by the East 11th Street Village Association for the Neighborhood Conservation Combining District, lessons learned, and implications for future inclusion. Reverend Freddie Dixon gave the presentation. c. Presentation from Greg Smith with Austin Revitalization Authority and discussion regarding history of the organization and recent work. Greg Smith gave the presentation. d. Presentation, discussion, and possible action in response to Planning Commission’s recommendations on the proposed modifications to the East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan and Neighborhood Conservation Combining Districts. Chair Escobar presented. Discussion occurred, but no action was taken. e. Discussion and possible action on the Urban Renewal Board’s Annual Internal Review Report. On Commissioner Skidmore’s motion, Commissioner Motwani’s second, the Urban Renewal Board’s Annual Internal Review Report was unanimously approved. 3. OLD BUSINESS …
APPROVED Minutes July 19 2021 — original pdf
AAC Meeting Minutes 2021-07-19 ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING July 19, 2021 APPROVED AUGUST 9, 2021 The Animal Advisory Commission convened, via video conferencing, for a Special Called Meeting, Monday, July 19, 2021, 9 a.m. Commission Chair Craig Nazor called the meeting to order at 9:01 a.m., conducted a verbal roll call of those in attendance and confirmed a quorum of seven commissioners. He also asked new District 6 Commissioner, Luis Herrera, to introduce himself. Commission Members in Attendance: Craig Nazor, Katie Jarl, Palmer Neuhaus, Monica Frenden, Jo Anne Norton, Lotta Smagula, and Luis Herrera. Commission Members Absent: Lisa Mitchell, Edward Flores, Dr. Jon Brandes, Ryan Clinton, Nancy Nemer, and Yolanda Rodriguez Pacheco were absent. Staff in Attendance: Don Bland, Jason Garza, Belinda Hare CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS: Kristin Hassen, 4a David Loignon, 4a Beverly Luna, 2 and 3 Eileen McFall, 4a Piper Becker, 4a Jean Hubrath, 3a Pat Valls-Trellis, general 1 AAC Meeting Minutes 2021-07-19 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Jarl moved to approve the minutes from the Animal Advisory Commission meeting, July 12, 2021, and Commissioner Neuhaus seconded the motion. Motion passed, 7 to 0, with Commissioners Nazor, Jarl, Neuhaus, Frenden, Norton, Smagula and Herrera voting approval. Commissioners Flores, Mitchell, Brandes, Clinton, Nemer and Rodriguez Pacheco were absent. 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Update, Discussion and Possible Action on Austin Pets Alive! Quarterly No action. b. Update, Discussion and Possible Action from the Shelter Space Issues Working Group No action. a. Update, Discussion and Possible Action regarding Austin Police Department’s Animal 3. NEW BUSINESS Cruelty Division No action. 4. ADJOURNMENT Commission Chair Nazor adjourned the meeting, without objection, at 10:30 a.m. 2
Approved Minutes — original pdf
SOUTH CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD APPROVED MINUTES FOR JULY 19, 2021 AT 6:00PM The South Central Waterfront Advisory Board convened in a Regular Meeting on July 19, 2021 via videoconferencing. Chair Samuel Franco called the meeting to order at 6:06 pm. Board Members in attendance: Chair Samuel Franco (Design Commission) Vice Chair Lynn Kurth (Mayor & Dist 9 Appointee) Jeff Thompson (Planning Commission) Laura Cottam-Sajbel (Parks and Recreation Board) Karen Paup (Affordable Housing Rep) Thomas Groce (S. River City NA) 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Ex Officios: Marek Izydorczyk (ORES Alternate) COA Housing and Planning Staff: Sravya Garladenne, Staff Liaison a. Vice Chair Lynn Kurth made a motion, seconded by Chair Samuel Franco, to approve the draft June 2, 2021 SCWAB meeting minutes. The motion to approve passed without amendments with 6 yes and 3 absent votes. 2. ITEMS FOR PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION a. Draft SCW Regulating Plan – Staff Liaison Sravya Garladenne gave a presentation on the status of the Draft SCW Regulating Plan. The Board discussed this but no action was taken. 3. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION 4. WORKING GROUP UPDATES & ASSIGNMENTS FROM CHAIR a. Community Benefits, Infrastructure, and Regulating Plan – No updates. b. Finance and Governance – No updates. 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS c. Active Projects – Laura Cottam-Sajbel will be the working group lead. Future agenda items will NOT be discussed at the current meeting, but will be offered for initiation, discussion, and/or possible recommendation at a FUTURE meeting. 6. ADJOURNMENT – 7:04 pm. 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 contact Jodi Lane at the Housing and Planning Department, at (512)-974-3362 or Sravya.Garladenne@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the South Central Waterfront Advisory Board, please contact Sravya Garladenne at (512)- 974-3362 or Sravya.Garladenne@austintexas.gov.
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Meeting of the Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board July 16, 2021 Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board to be held July 16, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (July 15, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July 16. 2021 Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board Meeting, members of the public must: Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-1260 or edna.staniszewski@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 edna.staniszewski@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 Reunión del Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board 16 de Julio de 2021 La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (15 de Julio antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame de or edna.staniszewski@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (15 de Julio antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. 512-974-1260 electrónico correo enlace envíe junta un en la al o • Una vez que se haya llamado o …
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Budget Breakdown ● 10 Shelter Units ● .75 FTE Service Coordinator ● Work Opportunities for 3 guests * $15 * 10 hrs per week * 52 weeks ● Match - philanthropic funds to support community engagement activities.
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Homeless Health and Wellness Center Ruth Ahearn, Practice Administrator 2 Integral Care supports adults and children living with: • mental illness • substance use disorder • intellectual and developmental disabilities We help people build health and well-being so everyone has the foundation to reach their full potential. Project Scope • Funded jointly by the Downtown Austin Alliance (DAA) and Downtown Austin Community Court (DACC) • Provide a direct handoff for homeless individuals identified by HOST/DACC in need of housing focused, community based, behavioral healthcare who otherwise would be waitlisted • Primary services include intensive community-based case management/rehabilitation services and access to psychiatric services. • Leverage resources available at the 3000 Oak Springs Clinic including primary care services, housing navigation, benefits assistance, and supported employment. • Weekly meetings with HOST/DACC to identify and staff referrals as well as any ongoing needs of participants 4 Staffing and Capacity • 5 FTE Community Based Rehabilitation Specialists • • Team will report to existing Program Manager at .25 FTE Prescriber 3000 Oak Springs Clinic • Provide services to up to 100 individuals at a time. • Aim to serve 150-175 each year • Year one goal: Serve 100 indviduals 5 Current Successes • Began enrolling participants at the end of March • As of July 12th: 33 Individuals enrolled • Achieved goal of 80% of individuals being enrolled within 7 days of referral • 16 connected to behavioral health prescriber • One participant housed- 3 pending move ins 6 Expansion Opportunities • LPHA Team Lead • Mental Health Peer Support Specialist • Peer Recovery Coach • Housing Stability Specialist • Funding to house 15 clients for 18 months • Emergency Housing Vouchers 7 Thank you for your time! Ruth Ahearn, LMFT Practice Administrator ruth.ahearn@integralcare.org 8
Item2D — original pdf
Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2020 to 6/30/2021 __Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board___ The Board/Commission mission statement (per the City Code) is: The mission of the Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board (“Board”), according to article 2-1-130 of the City Code, is to “advise the Downtown Austin Community Court on policy and operational issues and advise the council on the policies and operations of the court.” The purpose of the Downtown Austin Community Court (DACC) is to collaboratively address the quality of all residents in the downtown Austin community through the swift, creative sentencing of public order offenders. The Court seeks to hold people responsible while also offering help to change behavior. 1. Describe the board’s actions supporting their mission during the previous calendar year. Address all elements of the board’s mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. During the reporting period (7/1/2020 to 6/30/2021), the Board met (6) times. Due to the Public Health Emergency’s health and safety recommendations, all meetings were held via videoconferencing however, they were posted to and open to the public. Our primary actions during these times were educational. - The Board received regular updates from DACC staff concerning homelessness efforts including the status of operations during COVID-19, and the necessary adjustments needed to address the changing needs of individuals served and DACC’s staff during the pandemic. Updates were provided regarding Rapid Rehousing efforts, virtual hearings, Terrazas temporary relocation, DACC facility updates, Violet Keep Safe Program, emergency shelter redesign efforts, budget changes and development opportunities. - Dianna Grey, Homeless Services Strategy Officer offered updates on the HEAL initiative and City efforts to address homelessness. Annual Review and Work Plan 7/1/2020 to 6/30/2021 Page #2 - Vella Karman, Homeless Services Division Manager presented a summary of Barb Poppe’s Austin Investing for Results Report. - Ramesh Swaminathan, Managing Engineer of Watershed Protection, presented on ordinance changes, implementation, and enforcement strategies surrounding public space management initiatives and homeless encampment strategies. - The Office of Real Estate presented on efforts to assist the DACC find a new location. - Lastly, the Board discussed at length during meetings the strengths and challenges of the Coordinated Entry System and the barriers impacting housing placement in the City of Austin. Preston Petty, ECHO’s Coordinated Entry Program Director provided an update on Coordinated Entry prioritization strategies to support individuals experiencing homelessness access …
Agenda — original pdf
PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN TO BE HELD AT Via Conference Call Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/134982621 You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (312) 757-3121 Access Code: 134-982-621 Austin, TX (512.477.4488) Thursday, July 15, 2021 12:00 PM CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM Citizens Communication (Note: There will be a three-minute time limitation) 1. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on June 17, 2021 CONSENT ITEMS ACTION ITEMS 2. Update on HACA's actions related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and update on HACA's 3. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02710: Approval of the Resident and Client Support Center Emergency Housing Voucher Policy 4. Update on AAHC's acquisition and development programs 5. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on Resolution No. 02711 by the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (the “Authority”) approving resolution of Austin Affordable PFC, Inc. providing for the issuance of its Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (The Henderson on Reinli), Series 2021 (the “Bonds”); approving the form and substance of and authorizing the execution and delivery of documents and instruments necessary to carry out the financing of such multifamily rental residential development; and containing other provisions relating to the subject 6. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on Resolution No. 02712 by the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (the “Authority”) authorizing the Authority to take the following actions with regard to the Scofield Park Apartments (the “Development”) in Austin, Texas: (i) acquire the site of the Development; (ii) lease the Development site to the owner of the Development; and (iii) such other actions necessary or convenient to carry out this Resolution EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board may go into Executive Session (close its meeting to the public) Pursuant to: a. 551.071, Texas Gov't Code, consultations with Attorney regarding legal advice, pending or contemplated litigation; or a settlement offer; b. 551.072, Texas Gov't Code, discussion about the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; c. 551.074, Texas Gov't Code, discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge …
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PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE AUSTIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION TO BE HELD AT Via Video Conference Call Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/134982621 You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (312) 757-3121 Access Code: 134-982-621 Austin, TX (512.477.4488) Thursday, July 15, 2021 12:00 PM CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM Citizens Communication (Note: There will be a three-minute time limitation) CONSENT ITEMS ACTION ITEMS 1. 2. 3. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on June 17, 2021 Presentation, discussion and possible action on Resolution No. 00186 by the Board of Directors of Austin Affordable Housing Corporation (“AAHC”) authorizing AAHC to execute any and all documents, or take any other action, that is necessary or desirable to: (i) facilitate the development of The Henderson on Reinli, which consists of affordable housing units and associated amenities to be constructed upon land to be ground-leased from the Housing Authority of the City of Austin; (ii) cause AAHC’s wholly owned, subsidiary limited liability company, LDG The Henderson on Reinli GP, LLC (the “General Partner”) to execute an amended and restated agreement of limited partnership of LDG The Henderson on Reinli, LP (the “Partnership”) and other related documents; (iii) cause the Partnership to enter into development financing for the Project; and (iv) cause AAHC and/or the General Partner and/or the Partnership to execute any such further documentation as necessary or desirable to allow the consummation of the transactions described herein Presentation, discussion and possible Action on Resolution No. 00187 by the Board of Directors of Austin Affordable Housing Corporation (“AAHC”) authorizing AAHC to execute any and all documents, or take any other action, that is necessary or desirable to: (i) facilitate the acquisition of the Scofield Park Apartments (the “Development”), which consists of multifamily housing units and associated amenities in Austin, Texas to be ground- leased from the Housing Authority of the City of Austin; (ii) cause AAHC’s wholly owned, subsidiary limited liability company, CDT AAHC Scofield Park, LLC (the “Owner”) to own the Development; (iii) cause the Owner to enter into acquisition and development financing for the Development; and (iv) cause AAHC and/or the Owner to execute any such further documentation as necessary or desirable to allow the consummation …
Agenda — original pdf
Versión en español a continuación. Special Called Meeting of the Electric Utility Commission July 15, 2021 The Electric Utility Commission is to be held July 15, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance of Wednesday, July 14 by noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Electric Utility Commission meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 858-722-0455 or Robin.Otto@austinenergy.com no later than noon, Wednesday, July 14. The information required is the speaker name, the telephone number they will use to call into the meeting, and their email address (so that the dial-in info may be provided). If speaking on a specific item, residents must indicate the item number(s) they wish to speak on and whether they are for/against/neutral. Speakers on any topic that is not a posted agenda item will be limited to the first 10. •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start 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; each speaker will have up to three minutes to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Robin.Otto@austinenergy.com 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 la Reunión del Electric Utility Commission FECHA de la reunion (15 de Julio 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (14 de julio antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: junta en 858-722-0455 or • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de Robin.Otto@austinenergy.com a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el …
Item 12: Austin Energy FY22 Budget Presentation — original pdf
Fiscal Year 2022 Proposed Budget Presentation Electric Utility Commission Austin Energy Executive Team July 15, 2021 © 2018 Austin Energy Agenda • Budget Adoption Schedule • Proposed Budget Summary • Financial Health • Major Business Unit Discussions • Proposed Tariff and Fee Changes 2 Disclaimer Certain information set forth in this presentation contains forecasted financial information. Forecasts necessarily involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause actual performance and financial results in future periods to differ materiality from any projections of future performance. Although the forecasted financial information contained in this presentation is based upon what Austin Energy management believes are reasonable assumptions, there can be no assurance that forecasted financial information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forecasts. In addition, this presentation contains unaudited information and should be read in conjunction with the audited Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports for the City of Austin, which was published on March 18, 2021: https://assets.austintexas.gov/financeonline/downloads/comprehensive_an nual_financial_report/comprehensive_annual_financial_report_2020.pdf 3 Fiscal Year 2022 Proposed Budget Presentation Budget Adoption Schedule 4 • • • • • • • • FY 2022 Budget Adoption Schedule July 9 – City Manager Proposed Budget Presentation Proposed Budget available to the public July 15 – Electric Utility Commission Proposed Budget Presentation July 22 – Set public hearings July 27 – Budget work session #1 Council deliberations on select topics July 29 – Public hearing on Austin Energy rates and fee schedule July 29 – Set max tax rate and budget & tax rate hearings • August 3 – Budget work session #2 • August 11 – Budget readings and adoption • September 30 – Set FY 2022 PSA, CBC and Regulatory charge 5 Fiscal Year 2022 Proposed Budget Presentation Proposed Budget Summary 6 Austin Energy’s Share of the FY 2022 City Budget All City Funds for FY 2022: $4.5B Austin Energy’s total Expenditures Budget of $1.5B in FY2022 is 33% of the City of Austin’s total expenditures budget of $4.5B 7 Fund Summary FY 2022 ($ millions) FY 2020 Actual FY 2021 Amended FY 2021 Estimated FY 2022 Proposed Beginning Balance Revenue/Transfers In $413.4 1,389.9 $394.2 1,416.0 $387.8 1,396.4 $261.0 1,490.3 FY 2022 Proposed To FY 2021 Amended % Change ($133.2) (34.0%) 74.2 5.2% Expenditures: Operating Expenses Power Supply Expenses Debt Service CIP Transfer General Fund Transfer Other Transfers Reserve Transfers 647.4 367.9 152.1 80.5 111.0 …
Item 13: Legislative Update — original pdf
Item 13 2021 Legislative Session Tammy Cooper Senior Vice President July 15, 2021 © 2019 Austin Energy New Key Electric Bills—SB 3 Provisions • Omnibus storm response bill • Weatherization of power plants and transmission facilities • Critical load designation and load shed protocols • Weather preparedness reports • Scarcity Pricing and Ancillary Services • Various communication enhancements and coordination with gas utility infrastructure • Includes Travis County-specific methane gas provision to affiliates 2 Other New Key Electric Statutes •HB 4492 – Securitizes short pays, ancillary services and reliability deployment costs •SB 2 – ERCOT Board reform •SB 2154 – Increases PUC Commissioners from 3 to 5 •SB 1202 – Third-party EV charging stations are not an electric utility or a retail electric provider under PURA •HB 17 – Limits political subdivision’s ability to regulate fuel types in building codes 3 Other New Key Electric Statutes (cont’d) •HB 2586—Annual ERCOT audit •HB 16—Bans indexed prices for residential and small commercial customers in competitive areas •SB 713—PUC Sunset review 2023 •SB 1281—Consumer impact test for transmission 4 Other Bills of Interest to AE/MOUs •HB 3615—District Cooling rate information subject to PIA •HB 1900 – Limitation on MOU from raising rates or fees if City determined to have reduced police budget •SB 398—DG interconnection for food stores •HB 872—Confidentiality of water utility customer information •HB 3319—Public awareness campaign for utility worker safety 5 ©2019 Austin Energy. All rights reserved. Austin Energy and the Austin Energy logo and combinations thereof are trademarks of Austin Energy, the electric department of the City of Austin, Texas. Other names are for informational purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.
Item 14: Council Action Report — original pdf
Item 14 EUC Report re Council Action July 15, 2021 Items below recommended by EUC June 21; Council to review on date indicated in parenthesis. 2. (7/29) [Purchasing] Authorize negotiation and execution of a contract with Adisa Public Relations D/B/A Adisa Communications, MWDB, to provide community outreach for Austin Energy’s energy efficiency and rebate programs and equity goals, in an amount not to exceed $210,000. 3. (7/29) Authorize negotiation and execution of a multi-term contract with Techline Inc, for fiberglass utility poles, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,000,000. 4. (7/29) [Purchasing] Authorize negotiation and execution of four contracts for large industrial motor repair services, with Austin Armature Works LP, Evans Enterprises Inc., Houma Armature Works & Supply LLC, and Shermco Industries Inc.; each for a term of five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $2,500,000, divided among the contractors. 5. (7/29) [Purchasing] Ratify an amendment to an existing contract with Intrado Interactive Services Corporation, for high call volume answering services, in the amount of $72,000, for a revised total contract not to exceed amount of $884,000. 6. (7/29) [Purchasing] Authorize an amendment to an existing contract with Intrado Interactive Services Corporation, for continued high call volume answering services, for an increase in the amount of $260,000 and extend the term by one year, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $1,144,000. 7. (7/29) [Purchasing] Authorize award of seven contracts for electrical supplies, with Beyond Components; Priester-Mell & Nicholson Inc.; Wesco Distribution Inc. d/b/a Power Supply; Techline Inc.; Stuart C. Irby Co.; JMR Technology Inc.; and KBS Electrical Distributors Inc.; each for a term of five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $1,200,000, divided among the contractors. 8. (7/29) [Purchasing Multi-department; AE’s portion estimated at $3M] Authorize award of a multi- term contract with Tony Parent Enterprises d/b/a Allied Fence & Security (MBE), to provide fencing installation and repair services, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $7,975,000. 9. (7/29) [Purchasing] Authorize negotiation and execution of two cooperative contracts with Precision Task Group, Inc. and Accenture, LLP, to provide Workday software subscriptions and implementation services, each for a term of three years for total contract amounts not to exceed $3,500,000, divided between the contractors. 10. (7/29) [Purchasing] Ratify a contract with Tecxila II, Inc. d/b/a Casa Chapala Catering (MWBE), for catering …
Items 2-11 — original pdf
Item 2 Posting Language ..Title Authorize award and execution of a construction contract with Southwest Corporation, for Cistern Substation Control Enclosure project in the amount of $498,461.00 plus a $49,846.10 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $548,307.10. [Note: This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) through the achievement of Good Faith Efforts with 1.60 MBE% and 0.10% WBE participation.] ..Body Lead Department Capital Contracting Office Managing Department Austin Energy Prior Council Action: N/A Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Purchasing Language: Lowest responsive bid of two bids received through a competitive Invitation for Bid solicitation. 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 direct inquiries to Rolando Fernandez, 512-974-7749, Garrett Cox, 512-974-9423, or the Project Manager, Ming Xu, 512-666-4277. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: July 14, 2021- To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: Austin Energy is constructing a new 345 kV Cistern substation in Rosanky, TX, which connects the 218 MW Big Star solar farm currently developed by the RWE Renewable America LLC to the transmission grid. Austin Energy does not own the solar farm and will not purchase any power from it. Austin Energy commits to the customer in the interconnection agreement that the substation will be energized in January 2022. The control enclosure in this construction contract is needed to house control and communication equipment. It typically takes four months to build the control enclosure, which needs to be completed before middle December 2021. Due to the potential increase in material and labor costs, a 10% contingency in funding has been included to allow for the expeditious processing of any change orders. A contingency is an additional amount of money added to the construction budget to cover any unforeseen construction costs associated with the project. By authorizing the additional contingency funding, Council is authorizing any change orders within the contingency amount. The contract allows 120 calendar days for substantial completion of this project. This project is located within zip code 78953, outside Austin Energy’s service territory. Southwest Corporation is located in Austin, TX ..Strategic Outcome(s) Strategic Outcome(s): Safety; Mobility, Government that Works for All Item 3 Posting Language …
ICRC_Public-Forum-D9_ agenda_07152021 — original pdf
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) July 15, 2021 at 6:00 pm Council Chambers City Hall, 301 West 2nd Street Austin, Texas 78701 Note: A quorum of ICRC members may be present. No action will be taken. Members: Joshua Blank Camellia Falcon Shaina Kambo Hoang Le Eugene Schneider CALL TO ORDER Sara Inés Calderón Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Selina Yee Erin Dempsey Errol Hardin Dr. Sterling Lands Christina Puentes, Chair PUBLIC FORUM AGENDA 1. INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC FORUM A. Logistics B. Public Forum Rules 2. DEFINING THE ICRC: WHY WE ARE HERE TODAY 3. CITY DEMOGRAPHICS PRESENTATION A. Current District Map Presentation B. Why Do We Not Have 2020 Census Data? 4. GROUP BREAKOUT SESSION A. To Identify Aspects/Areas of the District that Matters to You/the Community B. District Map Drawing Priority Discussion (ICRC Charter: Section 3E) 5. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GROUP ACTIVITY RESULTS DISCUSSION – Related to Group Activity (Each speaker will be limited to 5 minutes) 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 Matt Dugan at the Housing and Planning Department, at 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission, please contact Matt Dugan at 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov or Lisa Rodriguez at 512-974-3119 and lisa.rodriguez@austintexas.gov. Versión en español a continuación. Public Forum Procedure redistricting plan 1. Purpose: to receive public input on redistricting matters prior to approval of preliminary 2. Logistics: request that all cell phones and electronic devices be silenced, and identify location of restrooms, entrances, and exits. Discourage speakers from repetitious or irrelevant testimony. • Chair: move meeting along • Vice-Chair: assist chair with time, schedule, and speaker names • Staff: MC/host, assist with handouts and speakers • Commissioners: limit questions to clarifications only. Specific questions shall be written and handed to Chair. Chair will have the discretion to approve questions and ask them of the speakers. 3. Public Forum Rules: • All individuals wishing to make comments must sign in prior to the meeting. • Each speaker is limited to 5 minutes, unless additional time is granted by the …
ICRC Public Hearing Presentation_07132021 — original pdf
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) P U B L I C F O R U M : D I S T R I C T 9 C I T Y H A L L ; C O U N C I L C H A M B E R S T H U R S D AY, J U LY 1 5 – 6 P M Public Forum Agenda 1. Background on the Independent Citizens Redistrict Commission (ICRC) 2. Current City Council district maps and demographic information 3. History of the 10-1 Austin City Council districts 4. Explanation of the delayed Census, and 5. Instructions for how to proceed through breakout sessions and how to use map print outs. Find us on Facebook at Austin Redistricting Find us on Instagram @austinredistrict ICRC websites: https://www.speakupaustin.org/city-of-austin- redistricting https://redistrictatx.org/ http://www.austintexas.gov/content/independen t-citizens-redistricting-commission Please Mask Up! As of today, the City of Austin has returned to Stage 3 COVID-19 Guidelines. ICRC Commissioners District 1 – Errol Hardin District 1 – Selina Yee District 7 – Christina Puentes (Chair) District 7 – Camellia Falcon District 2 – Sara Inés Calderón District 8 – Hoang Le District 3 – Brigham Morris District 8 – Joshua Blank District 4 – Dr. Sterling Lands District 9 – Shaina Kambo District 5 – Prabhu Kannan District 10 – Luis Gonzalez (Vice-Chair) District 6 – Eugene Schneider District 10 – Erin Dempsey District 9 Commissioner Shaina Kambo Shaina Kambo is a resident of District 9 who is serving as the student member of the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission. Enrolled at the University of Texas at Austin as a Geography and Sustainability Studies major, she is a graduate of Austin Community College where she served in the ACC Student Government and developed a love for public service. Kambo is passionate about facilitating fair redistricting procedures that will help to serve the unique needs of Austin’s diverse and vibrant communities. “Let the people draw the maps.” --Austinites for Geographic Representation ICRC Background & Selection Process History Austin residents voted to elect City Council by geographic district in 2012. Before that vote, six council members and the mayor were elected citywide. Today, the city has 10 districts with a council member elected from each district. The mayor is still elected citywide. In 2013, a diverse group of Austin residents determined the boundaries for the 10 council districts. Since then, Austin’s population has grown and …