MINUTES Special Meeting of the Board of Adjustment Monday, May 11, 2020 Board of Adjustment to be held May 11, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (May 10 before Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 11 Board of Adjustment Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at Elaine Ramirez @ elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2202 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. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live MEETING MINUTES May 11, 2020 The Board of Adjustment meeting convened on Monday, May 11, 2020 via Videoconference; http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live . Don Leighton-Burwell (Chair) called the Board Meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Brooke Bailey, Ada Corral, Jessica Cohen, Melissa Hawthorne (Vice Chair), William Hodge, Don Leighton-Burwell (Chair), Rahm McDaniel, Darryl Pruett, Yasmine Smith, Michael Von Ohlen, Kelly Blume (Alternate) and Martha Gonzalez (Alternate) Board Members Absent: Veronica Rivera Board Staff in Attendance: Elaine Ramirez (Board Liaison) and Diana Ramirez (Board Secretary), Lee Simmons (Board Attorney) A. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEM A-1 On-Line Link: Item A-1 Staff requests approval of March 9, 2020 draft minutes Board Members motion to approve the minutes for March 9, 2020, on a vote 8-0-1 (Board member Michael Von Ohlen abstained); APPROVED MINUTES FOR March 9, 2020 B. DISCUSSION AND REQUESTED ACTION ITEM B-2 Staff and Applicant requests for postponement and withdraw of items posted on this Agenda Item I-3 applicant requesting withdrawal and Item C-1 neighborhood association requesting postponement to June 8, 2020; Board members motions to Grant applicant’s withdrawal request for Item I-3 on a vote 11-0; and …
Special Meeting of the Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board May 11, 2020 Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board Meeting to be held May 11, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (by Sunday, May 10th at noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 713-824-7335 or Samantha.Night@austintexas.gov no later than noon, Sunday May 10th. 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 Samantha.Night@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. AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY FOOD POLICY BOARD MONDAY, MAY 11TH FROM 1:00 TO 2:30 PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING Kara Prior, Vice Chair Felipe Camacho Kacey Hanson Sharon Mays Joi Chevalier Ryan Rosshirt AGENDA CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Karen Magid, Chair Andrea Abel Ellen Sweets Roman Gonzalez Emily Nicola Kara Prior CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Board Infrastructure & Protocol i. Review Board Members’ meetings with City and County Officials 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Working Group Briefings and Recommendation i. Build Opportunities for Food Entrepreneurs ii. Support Farms & Farmers iii. Food and Climate iv. Healthy Food Access to All Communities i. Discuss and take possible action on recommendations v. Food and Gardens vi. COVID-19 Food System Response i. Discuss and take possible action on recommendations vii. Review of Board Member Assignments 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 …
DRAFT ATCFPB COVID-19 Food System Response - emergency/short-term responses The document with the mid- to long-range policy and budget requests have been separated out to focus the requests on different time-scales. The other document can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zBuK3yHR_1VSD9wFb1PNf3n7h24o6Q-cgPdgZSKAMQc/edit? usp=sharing NOTE: Thank you for your time contributing to this document. Since we are working to have as many voices add to this document as possible, please do not delete verbiage or suggestions. Please use strikethrough (Format -> Type -> Strikethrough) to add comments, suggest edits, and particularly removal/edits of ideas or change to “Suggesting” from “Editing” which is the equivalent to track changes . The COVID-19 outbreak and the responses implemented to mitigate its further spread are disrupting every part of our local food system. Nearly all aspects of the food system from producers, retailers, processors, restaurants, schools, emergency food agencies, and other businesses and institutions have had to transform the way they operate, in many cases shutting down. Most are losing revenue and opportunities that will prevent them from recovering. Food system workers have lost jobs in record numbers, and a number of those jobs will not be available when the crisis lifts. Every household has had to adapt as well, as access to food has become limited and inconsistent, particularly for those already struggling with food insecurity. 1 The Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board works to advocate for a robust, resilient local food system. We have worked to compile this response and recommendations based on the issues and concerns that are being highlighted in the current pandemic circumstances, as well as recommendations and best practices from a variety of stakeholders and other sources to address impact being felt throughout our local food sector. This list is not complete. Given the on-going nature and uncertain duration of this crisis, new and unpredicted issues will continue to come to light. Additionally, with time for analysis when we have emerged from emergency circumstances, more action will be required. However, we have a generational opportunity to use this time of crisis and reflection to bring to life a vision of nourishment and planetary health for all. Every action taken to prevent the further spread of COVID-19, feed people during this crisis, and support and rebuild food system businesses and institutions must include a commitment to ensuring racial and economic equity and recognize that food access is essential to justice. Communities of color, …
Building on the Austin/Travis County Food Policy Board’s (ATCFPB) commitment to strengthening economic vitality, social equity and natural resource protection in our local food system, the Healthy Food Access Working Group (WG) of the ATCFPB chose to prioritize creating processes and tools that center equity in our regional food system. April 13, 2020 PROPOSAL WHEREAS: • The City of Austin (CoA) with regional food system stakeholders participated in a two- day facilitated workshop that explored Food Systems Inequities in the U.S. and Central Texas: Root Causes and Historical Analysis and concluded that those negatively impacted must be involved in all decision-making processes in order to authentically center equity; • Communities of color, low-income, and rural populations are most negatively impacted by the existing food system due to systemic racism and structural inequity and face the greatest barriers to accessing healthy, affordable foods, as well as economic opportunity; • Before COVID-19, more than 1 in 6 Central Texas residents were food insecure, and 20.1% of Travis County residents experienced food insecurity in 2017; • A comprehensive Central Texas Food Regional Food Plan that centers equity aligns with the City and Travis County economic, social, and environmental priorities; • Regional food planning helps integrate the many major local planning functions such as land use, economic development, transportation, environmental sustainability and resilience, parks and recreation, public safety, health and human services, and agricultural preservation; • The timing of an equity-centered Central Texas Regional Food Plan supported by the CoA and Travis County will impact and integrate with planning processes and policy priorities already underway such as the Austin Community Climate Plan and the Land Development Code Revision; • The CoA with public, private, and community partnerships has invested in critical food system-related initiatives that provide a foundation for a regional food plan including: the Good Food Purchasing Program, a comprehensive Food Environment Analysis, a state and local food system-related policy scan, mapping and protocols for urban agriculture on public lands, updated permitting processes for food production, markets and emergency relief, and investment in food access initiatives with multiplier effects for the local economy (e.g., SNAP enrollment, mobile markets) • Total sales for food retail sector in the Capital Area was nearly $7.6 billion in 2015; • Opportunities for federal and state grant funding may be contingent on a demonstrated commitment at the local level via match funds. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The …
MEETING MINUTES MAY 11, 2020 Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board The Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board (ATCFPB) convened on Wednesday, May 11, 2020 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Board Members in Attendance: Andrea Abel, Felipe Camacho, Joi Chevalier, Emily DeMaria, Kacey Hanson, Kara Prior (Vice-Chair), Karen Magid (Chair), Ryan Rosshirt Absent board members: Roman Gonzalez, Ellen Sweets, Sharon Mays Staff in Attendance: Emily Ackland, Edwin Marty, Sam Night, Amanda Rohlich CALL TO ORDER Board Chair Karen Magid called the meeting to order at 1:05 pm. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL a. Paula McDermott. Suggestion to ask for staffing and funding to meet the great needs to address food system needs highlighted through the COVID-19 pandemic. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM APRIL 15th MEETING Board Member Kara Prior motioned to approve the meeting minutes from April 15, 2020 pending discussed edits, with Board Member Kacey Hanson seconding the motion. Passed on a 7-0 vote. 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Board Infrastructure & Protocol i. Review Board Members’ meetings with City and County Officials i. Karen Magid has a phone call with Sherri Flemming from Travis County to provide update and discuss general funding related to Keep Austin Together 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Working Group Briefings and Recommendation i. ii. iii. iv. Build Opportunities for Food Entrepreneurs – no updates Support Farms & Farmers – Felipe reported that there was no meeting and nothing to report. Met with Noel Trotsky about Travis County planning. Food and Climate – Office of Sustainability created webinar presentation. Karen will share with full board for review. Food and Gardens – no updates 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 Edwin Marty, Office of Sustainability at 512-974-2120, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Food Policy Board please contact Edwin Marty at 512-974-2120 v. Healthy Food Access to All Communities – Kacey Hanson shared that no updates have been made to the recommendation since the April meeting. The recommendation is ready for board action. Board Member Joi Chevalier joined the meeting at 1:30 pm Board Member Emily de Maria left the meeting at 1:45 …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Austin Travis County Food Policy Board Recommendation Number: 20200511 – 3.a.iv.i_Funding for Food and Equity WHEREAS, The City of Austin (CoA) with regional food system stakeholders participated in a two‐day facilitated workshop that explored Food Systems Inequities in the U.S. and Central Texas: Root Causes and Historical Analysis and concluded that those negatively impacted must be involved in all decision‐ making processes in order to authentically center equity; WHEREAS, Communities of color, low‐income, and rural populations are most negatively impacted by the existing food system due to systemic racism and structural inequity and face the greatest barriers to accessing healthy, affordable foods, as well as economic opportunity; WHEREAS, Before COVID‐19, more than 1 in 6 Central Texas residents were food insecure, and 20.1% of Travis County residents experienced food insecurity in 2017; WHEREAS, A comprehensive Central Texas Food Regional Food Plan that centers on equity aligns with the City and Travis County economic, social, and environmental priorities; WHEREAS, Regional food planning helps integrate the many major local planning functions such as land use, economic development, transportation, environmental sustainability and resilience, parks and recreation, public safety, health and human services, and agricultural preservation; WHEREAS, the timing of an equity‐centered Central Texas Regional Food Plan supported by the CoA and Travis County will impact and integrate with planning processes and policy priorities already underway such as the Austin Community Climate Plan and the Land Development Code Revision; WHEREAS, The CoA with public, private, and community partnerships has invested in critical food system‐related initiatives that provide a foundation for a regional food plan including: the Good Food Purchasing Program, a comprehensive Food Environment Analysis, a state and local food system‐related public policy scan, mapping and protocols for urban agriculture on public lands, updated permitting processes for food production, markets and emergency relief, and investment in food access initiatives with multiplier effects for the local economy (e.g., SNAP enrollment, mobile markets) WHEREAS, Total sales for food retail sector in the Capital Area was nearly $7.6 billion in 2015; WHEREAS, Opportunities for federal and state grant funding may be contingent on a demonstrated commitment at the local level via match funds. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Austin Travis County Food Policy Board recommends that the City of Austin and Travis County support and fund the convening of community partners led by a Community Advisory Board, made up of community members impacted …
Regular Meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission May 6, 2020 The Water and Wastewater Commission to be held May 6, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance of Tuesday, May 5th, Noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at The Water and Wastewater Commission meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-972-0115 OR Blanca.Madriz@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 Blanca.Madriz@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 Water & Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting May 6, 2020 Water and Wastewater Commission May 6, 2020 – 3:00 – 4:30 PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live For more information go to: http://www.austintexas.gov/wwc Commissioners: William Moriarty, (Mayor) Chien Lee, Chair (District 4) Christy Williams (District 8) Jesse Penn (District 1) Christianne Castleberry, Vice Chair (District 5) Grant Fisher (District 9) Nhat Ho (District 2) Mia Parton (District 6) Susan Turrieta (District 10) Travis Michel (District 3) Vacant (District 7) CALL TO ORDER A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES TO CITY COUNCIL Approval of minutes from the April 10, 2020 Water & Wastewater Commission regular meeting. B. ITEMS FOR COMMISSION’S REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL 1. Recommend approval to award a multi-term contract with United Rentals (North America) Inc. D/B/A United Rentals Inc., to provide the rental of portable toilets, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,575,000. Austin Water’s requested authorization is $35,000. 2. Recommend approval to award a …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Health and Environment COA Strategic Direction: May 6, 2020 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Purchasing June 4, 2020 Client: Danielle Lord, Rick Coronado, Anna Bryan-Borja Agenda Item Recommend approval to award a multi-term contract with United Rentals (North America) Inc. D/B/A United Rentals Inc., to provide the rental of portable toilets, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,575,000. Austin Water’s requested authorization is $35,000. Amount and Source of Funding Funding in the amount of $2,334 is available in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. The Purchasing Office issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) 8600 SLW1038 for these services. The solicitation issued on February 3, 2020 and it closed on February 25, 2020. Of the six offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the lowest responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Documents. N/A May 6, 2020 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. May 13, 2020 – To be reviewed by the Zero Waste Advisory Commission. This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities, therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: Austin Water construction rehab services and Facility Management Division utilize this contract. The contract will provide rental, delivery, maintenance, and service of portable toilets for various City departments. The portable toilets will be rented on an annual, monthly, weekly, or daily basis to include holidays, weekends, and special events. Accessibility and use of the portable toilets will be available to handicapped and non- handicapped citizens for special events where permanent restroom facilities are unavailable. The current contract expires September 18, 2020. The requested authorization amount was determined using departmental estimates based on historical spend and future usage. Contract Detail: Contract Term Initial Term Optional Extension 1 Optional Extension 2 TOTAL Length of Term 3 yrs. 1 yr. 1 yr. Contract Authorization $ 945,000 $ 315,000 $ 315,000 $1,575,000 Note: Contract Authorization amounts are based on the City’s …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Safety COA Strategic Direction: May 6, 2020 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Purchasing June 4, 2020 Client: Danielle Lord, Jermain DeFreeze, Anna Bryan-Borja Agenda Item Recommend approval to award a contract with Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP, to provide inspections, maintenance, and repair services for fire alarm systems, fire suppression systems, and fire alarm monitoring services, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $10,000,000. Austin Water’s requested authorization is $1,650,000. Amount and Source of Funding Funding in the amount of $110,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. The Purchasing Office issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) 7500 PBEN1000 for these services. The solicitation issued on November 25, 2019 and it closed on January 14, 2020. The recommended contractor submitted the only responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bid received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Documents. N/A May 6, 2020 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission May 13, 2020 – To be reviewed by the Zero Waste Advisory Commission. This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9C Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities, therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The contract will provide for inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of fire alarm systems, fire suppression systems, and alarm monitoring services for various City buildings, as well as system upgrades and new system installations when necessary. Maintenance services may be scheduled on a monthly, quarterly or semi-annual basis or performed as needed. Services provided under this contract will comply with all applicable State, City and National Fire Protection Association guidelines as they relate to maintenance, repair, and inspections of life safety systems. City departments that will utilize this contract include Aviation, Austin Water, Building Services Department, Austin Public Library, and the Parks and Recreation Department. As new City facilities are built or existing contracts expire, additional departments and building locations may be added to this contract. The recommended contractor is the current provider for these services. This …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Government That Works For All COA Strategic Direction: May 6, 2020 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Purchasing June 4, 2020 Client: Danielle Lord, Daniel Layton, Rick Coronado Agenda Item Recommend approval to award two multi-term contracts with Badger Meter, Inc. D/B/A National Meter & Automation and Thirkettle Corporation D/B/A Aqua-Metric Sales Company to provide water meters, each for up to five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $5,955,000 divided between the contractors. Amount and Source of Funding Funding in the amount of $397,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract terms in contingent terms is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. The Purchasing Office issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2200 OXV1026REBID for these goods. The solicitation issued on February 3, 2020 and it closed on February 20, 2020. Of the three offers received, the recommended contractors submitted the lowest responsive offers. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Documents. N/A May 6, 2020 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9D Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the goods required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: These contracts will provide various types and sizes of water meters for Austin Water to be installed throughout the water distribution system at new connections and to replace broken or obsolete meters. These water meters supply data to establish revenue billing for the City. By monitoring water meters, the City will be able to verify water leaks in the distribution system, gallons used per customer, and demand during peak and non-peak times. The information gathered is vital to the City’s commitment in keeping satisfied customers, ensuring efficient water consumption and delivery, and minimizing waste. These water meters will be purchased on as needed basis and stocked at Austin Water’s Webberville Center and Glen Bell Service Center Storeroom to ensure an adequate supply are available. The positive displacement meters under these contracts are intended to ensure an ongoing supply of those types of meters for …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Health and Environment COA Strategic Direction: May 6, 2020 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Purchasing June 4, 2020 Client: Danielle Lord, Shay Roalson Agenda Item Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a contract with Environmental Improvements Inc., to provide a settling basin rake gearbox replacement, in an amount not to exceed $124,225. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Amount and Source of Funding Sole Source. N/A Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: May 6, 2020 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9D Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. The contract is for the purchase and installation of a new gearbox for the wash settling basin at Ullrich Water Treatment Plant. The water treatment process consists of having backwash water go to a settling basin to allow the material in the water to settle at the bottom of the basin so that it can be removed. The settled material is continuously raked from the basin by submerged scrapers. The scrapers are driven by an electric motor and gearbox that must continually operate for the basin to be in service. The existing gearbox has reached the end of its life cycle making the replacement necessary to ensure proper functionality of the system. The gearbox was provided by a single manufacturer, EVOQUA (Envirex) local representative Environmental Improvements Inc. The new gearbox components must be replaced with original equipment manufacture’s parts to be compatible with the mixer system support structure and mixing impeller assembly. Replacing the gearbox drive is significantly less expensive than replacing the entire mixer system. through their
Recommendation for Water & Wastewater Commission Government That Works For All COA Strategic Direction: May 6, 2020 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Austin Water May 21, 2020 Client: Cole Huggins, Colleen Kirk, Kevin Critendon SUBJECT Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a cost participation agreement with 5301 Decker, Ltd. for the City to reimburse the developer an amount not to exceed $302,100 for costs associated with the design and construction of an oversized wastewater interceptor and appurtenances related to Service Extension Request No. 3713R2 that will provide wastewater service to a proposed multi-family development located at 5301 Decker Lane. (District 1) Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Capital Budget of Austin Water. AMOUNT AND SOURCE OF FUNDING N/A N/A Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: May 6, 2020 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. N/A The 969 Express Mart (Revision 2) project consists of approximately 19.65 acres of land located at 5301 Decker Lane (the “Property”). The Property is located entirely within the City of Austin’s (the “City”) Full-Purpose, Impact Fee Boundary, Austin Water’s service area for wastewater, the Desired Development Zone, and the Walnut Creek Watershed. A map of the property location is attached. 5301 Decker, Ltd. (the “Owner”) is proposing to develop a mixed-use development that includes approximately 3,600 sq. ft. of retail, 1,450 sq. ft. of restaurant, and 324 multi- family units. The Owner requested that the City provide wastewater utility service to the Property as proposed in Service Extension Request (SER) No. 3713R2. Austin Water will provide retail water service to the Property. In accordance with Chapter 25-9 of the City Code, the City has asked the Owner to oversize the gravity wastewater interceptor in order to serve additional properties within the Walnut Creek drainage basin consistent with the City’s long-range planning goals for this area. If approved by City Council, the City will cost participate in this construction project only to the extent of the City’s proportionate share of the oversized interceptor. The proposed oversized improvements include construction of approximately 425 feet of 30-inch gravity wastewater interceptor from existing manhole number 80461 to existing manhole number 194294 along FM 969. The City will reimburse the Owner for an overall total amount not to exceed $302,100 for hard costs and soft costs. Hard costs include, but are not limited to, construction and materials. Soft …
Recommendation for Water & Wastewater Commission Government That Works For All COA Strategic Direction: May 6, 2020 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Austin Water May 21, 2020 Client: Cole Huggins, Colleen Kirk, Kevin Critendon SUBJECT Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a cost participation agreement with Pulte Group for the City to reimburse the developer an amount not to exceed $2,782,025 for costs associated with the design and construction of an oversized lift station, an oversized wastewater force main, and appurtenances related to Service Extension Request No. 3986R that will provide wastewater service to a proposed mixed use development located at 5601 Durango Pass. (District 1) Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Capital Budget of Austin Water. AMOUNT AND SOURCE OF FUNDING N/A N/A Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: May 6, 2020 - To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. N/A The East Parke Subdivision – Phase 1 project consists of approximately 68 acres of land located at 5601 Durango Pass (the “Property”). The Property is located entirely within the City of Austin’s (the “City”) Full-Purpose Jurisdiction, Impact Fee Boundary, Austin Water’s service area for wastewater, the Desired Development Zone, and the Austin Creek Watershed. A map of the property location is attached. Pulte Group (“Owner”) is proposing to develop approximately 124 single-family homes, 300 multi-family units, and 110,200 sq. ft. of retail space. The Owner requested that the City provide wastewater utility service to the Property as proposed in Service Extension Request (SER) No. 3986R. Austin Water will provide retail water service to the Property. In accordance with Chapter 25-9 of the City Code, the City has asked the Owner to oversize the lift station and force main in order to serve additional properties within the Walnut Creek drainage basin consistent with the City’s long-range planning goals for this area. If approved by City Council, the City will cost participate in this construction project only to the extent of the City’s proportionate share of the oversized lift station and force main. The proposed oversized improvements include construction of an oversized lift station located near the southeast corner of the Property and approximately 2,020 feet of 10- inch force main from the proposed lift station, east along Loyola Lane to the existing 72-inch gravity interceptor. The City will reimburse the Owner for an overall total amount not to exceed …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Government That Works For All COA Strategic Direction: May 6, 2020 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Treasury May 21, 2020 Client: Virginia Collier, Kevin Critendon, David Anders Agenda Item Recommend approval of a resolution to authorize issuance by Senna Hills Municipal Utility District of Unlimited Tax and Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2020, in an amount not to exceed $3,135,000. There is no anticipated fiscal impact. Amount and Source of Funding May 6, 2020 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: N/A N/A N/A Senna Hills Municipal Utility District (“the District”) was authorized to be created as a municipal utility district operating pursuant to Articles 16, Section 59 of the Texas Constitution and Chapters 49 and 54 of the Texas Water Code, as amended. The District is located on the north side of FM 2244, approximately 5.0 miles west of the intersection of FM 2244 and Loop 360 and 2.5 miles east of the intersection of FM 2244 and State Highway 71. The District is required to obtain City approval for all bond sales pursuant to the Consent Agreement. The City has received a request from the District to approve a District refunding bond sale in the amount of $3,135,000. Similar to a home refinance, “refunding” of debt lowers the amount of debt service over the life of the existing bonds by replacing them with new bonds that have lower interest costs. The District has proposed a refunding bond issue to reduce annual debt service requirements on the District’s debt. Proceeds of the issue will be used to refund and redeem $3,135,000 outstanding Unlimited Tax and Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue and Refunding Bonds originally issued in 2010. The projected present value savings due to the reduced market interest rates will need to meet the City’s target guideline of a 4.25% savings for its own bond refundings. Since the actual amount of savings is dependent on the terms of the sale, approval is requested for this transaction at a minimum present value savings of 4.25%, to allow for market fluctuations. While the City is not responsible for debt service on the District’s Bonds, the City would benefit from the debt service savings associated with the refunding once the District is dissolved. The City’s Financial Services …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation COA Strategic Direction: Government That Works For All Health and Environment May 6, 2020 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Public Works June 11, 2020 Client: Matt Cullen, Shay Roalson, John Wepryk Agenda Item Recommend approval to execute a construction contract with Santa Clara Construction, Ltd. (MBE) for the Onion Creek District Park Phase 2 project in the amount of $339,780 plus a $33,978 contingency, for a total contract amount not to exceed $373,758. (District 2) Funding in the amount of $373,758 is available in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Capital Budget of Austin Water. Amount and Source of Funding Lowest responsive bid of five bids received through a competitive Invitation for Bid Solicitation. N/A May 6, 2020 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This contract will be awarded in compliance with City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) by meeting the goals with 78.17% MBE and 2.35% WBE participation. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: (multiple connections expected), and The Onion Creek District Park Reclaimed Water Main Phase 2 project is a reclaimed water project that will expand the reclaimed water system in the southern part of Austin. This new system will connect to an existing 8-inch reclaimed water main constructed as part of the Onion Creek Metro Park Phase I project. The project will extend reclaimed water mains farther along Nuckols Crossing Road just north of the Goodnight Ranch development. Specifically, the project will construct approximately 1,300 linear feet of 8-inch and 16-inch reclaimed water transmission and distribution mains, and includes the installation of valves, sleeves, erosion and sedimentations controls, tree protection, traffic control, re-vegetation, and pavement repair. The project is a critical link in a series of projects that will extend reclaimed water service to south Austin from the City’s Clay/Kizer Golf Course to the Onion Creek subdivision. Potential irrigation customers in this series of projects are Widen Elementary, Dove Springs Recreation Center (soccer fields and subsequent expansion to baseball fields), Dove Springs Health Center, Onion Creek Soccer Complex, Onion Creek Metro Park (including future park expansions), the Goodnight Ranch development the Onion Creek Golf Course. Ultimate reclaimed water demand from these potential customers could conserve as much as 216 million gallons per year. Traffic control along Nuckols Crossing Road will assist the traveling public during …
Water & Wastewater Commission Review and Recommendation Government That Works For All COA Strategic Direction: May 6, 2020 Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: Department: Purchasing June 4, 2020 Client: Danielle Lord, Anna Bryan-Borja Agenda Item Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a cooperative contract with Home Depot USA Inc., to provide maintenance, repair, operating supplies, industrial supplies, and related products and services, for a term of 79 months for a total contract amount not to exceed $13,107,300. Austin Water’s requested authorization is $1,120,000. Amount and Source of Funding Funding in the amount of $57,143 is available in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Multiple cooperative purchase programs were reviewed for these goods and services. The Purchasing Office has determined this contractor best meets the needs of the departments to provide the goods and services required at the best value for the City. N/A May 6, 2020 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This procurement was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9D Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the goods and services required for this procurement, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: Boards and Commission Action: MBE/WBE: The contract will provide a reliable source of supplies, equipment, tool rentals, paint, and services to be used by various City departments for daily operation and emergency purchases. Staff will have the ability to obtain all products available from Home Depot retail stores. The current contract for these goods and services expires August 4, 2020. The requested amount was determined using departmental estimates based on historical, current, and projected spending data. The recommended contractor is one of the current providers for these goods and services. The U.S. Communities cooperative establishes competitively bid contracts that can be utilized by the State and other government agencies through a cooperative agreement. Cooperative agreements save taxpayer dollars by leveraging volume-buying power to drive down costs on hundreds of contracts through a streamlined cooperative purchasing program.
Wastewater CIP Update Shay Ralls Roalson, PE, Charles Celauro, PE, and Kevin Koeller, PE May 6, 2020 5 Year Capital Improvement Plan (by funding category) Facility Engineering Wastewater CIP FY 2020 Wastewater Treatment and Lift Station Major CIP Projects SPID 3333.017 PROJECT 3023.046 Walnut Creek WWTP Expansion to 100 Million Gallons Per Day FY21-25 $68,150,000 * $57,037,553 * $26,913,187 * $25,200,000 * 3023.039 Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Secondary Process Improvements $23,124,480 3023.019 Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Headworks Improvements South Austin Regional WWTP Electrical Substation No.1 Replacement South Austin Regional WWTP Trains A & B Improvements 3333.032 7265.040 Brushy Creek Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Participation $20,677,800 7265.004 Wild Horse Ranch Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion 3164.070 Hornsby Bend Transfer Pump Station and Irrigation System Improvements 3023.022 Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Pumping System Improvements $12,212,654 3023.035 Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Sludge Thickener Rehab $9,416,445 10 $17,941,913 * $13,240,000 $273,914,032 Rank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Expansion Projects ($106,769,713) Construction Projects ($92,344,566) *Have capital cost beyond the FY21-25 CIP Budget Facility Engineering Wastewater CIP FY 2020 Walnut Creek WWTP 100 MGD Expansion Capacity: Existing Capacity = 75 MGD Capacity after Expansion = 100 MGD Capital Cost: FY21-25 Spending Plan is $68,150,000 * Total Project Contribution Cost is $297 Million ^ ^ Cost may rise due to Atlas 14 and Permitting Project Milestones: RFQ Solicitation Due Date: April 22, 2020 Preliminary and Final Design: 2024 Construction NTP: 2024 Substantial Completion: 2028 RCA Commission Actions: July 15, 2020 – RFQ Engineering Selection Facility Engineering Wastewater CIP FY 2020 East Brushy Creek WWTP 30 MGD Expansion WWTP is owned by Brushy Creek Regional Wastewater System which is a joint regional facility between the cities of Round Rock, Cedar Park, Leander* and Austin and operated by city of Round Rock. Capacity: Existing Capacity = 20 MGD Capacity after Expansion = 30 MGD Ownership: Existing CoA ownership is 3.43% (0.69 MGD) After expansion CoA ownership will be 9.87% (3.26 MGD) Project Milestones: Bid Date: February 13, 2020 Construction NTP: May 2020 Substantial Completion May 2023 Capital Cost: RCA Commission Actions: April 8, 2020 – Supplemental Agreement for Cost Participation FY20 Spending Plan is $6,892,600 FY21-25 Spending Plan is $21,171,600 Future: …
Utility Development Services DISTRICT OVERVIEW District Overview Special Districts I. Water Control and Improvement Districts (WCIDs) II. Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs) III. Public Improvement Districts (PIDs) 2 WCID Update Wholesale WCID #10 (Wholesale W) Wholesale Agreement in 1990 Contract expires August 2020 WCID #17 (Emer. W, Wholesale WW) Wholesale Agreement in June 2002 5 MUD Update Retail Wholesale Shady Hollow MUD (W/WW) Consent Agreement in November 1980 Moore’s Crossing MUD (W/WW) Consent Agreement in June 1987 Sunfield MUD (W) Consent Agreement in June 2006 Pilot Knob MUDs (W/WW) Consent Agreement in April 2012 Southeast Travis County MUDs (W/WW) Consent Agreement in April 2012 Austin Green MUD (partial W/WW; reclaimed) Consent Agreement in January 2020 Travis County (Barton Creek) MUDs (Emergency W) Created in 1974 Wells Branch MUD (W/WW) Consent Agreement in April 1981 North Austin MUD (W/WW) Consent Agreement in May 1983 Northtown MUD (W/WW) Consent Agreement in January 1986 7 PID Update City of Austin Development PIDs Estancia PID (Retail W/WW) Created in July 2013 Indian Hills PID (Retail W/WW) Created in August 2010 Whisper Valley PID (Retail W/WW) Created in August 2010 9 PID Update Travis County PIDs Wildhorse PID (Retail W/WW) Creation Resolution by County on 8-9-2016 Bella Fortuna PID (Retail W/WW) Creation Resolution by County on 10-31-2017 Turners Crossing PID (Retail W/WW) Creation Resolution by County on 11-13-2018 Velocity Crossing PID (Retail W/WW) Creation Resolution by County on 2-12-2019 Longview – E. 71 PID (Retail W/WW) Creation Resolution by County on 10-29-2019 10 Questions? 11
Water & Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting Minutes May 6, 2020 Approved June 8, 2020 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a regular meeting on May 6, 2020 via videoconference in Austin, Texas. REVISED AGENDA Christy Williams (District 8)-A Grant Fisher (District 9)-A Susan Turrieta (District 10)-P Christianne Castleberry, Vice Chair (District 5)-P Mia Parton (District 6)-P Commissioners: William Moriarty, (Mayor)-P Chien Lee, Chair (District 4)-P Jesse Penn (District 1)-P Nhat Ho (District 2)-P Travis Michel (District 3)-P Vacant (District 7) Commissioners in Attendance: William Moriarty, Jesse Penn, Travis Michel, Nhat Ho, Chien Lee, Christiane Castleberry, Mia Parton, Susan Turrieta Staff in Attendance: Greg Meszaros, David Anders, Danielle Lord, Mercedes Garcia-Lopez, Jermain Freeze, Daniel Layton, Rick Coronado, Kevin Critendon, Cole Huggins, Colleen Kirk, Shwetha Pandurangi, Shay Roalson, Dan Pedersen, Matt Cullen, Charles Celauro, Kevin Koeller, Marisa Flores-Gonzalez, Christina Romero, Virginia Collier, Heather Cooke, Denise Avery, Blanca Madriz Others in Attendance: Bryan Rivera CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 3:01 pm by Chair Chien Lee. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION None. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the April 10, 2020 Water and Wastewater Commission regular meeting were approved on an 8-0-0-2 vote on Commissioner Castleberry’s motion and Commissioner Michel’s second. Commissioners Fisher and Williams were absent. B. ITEMS FOR COMMISSION’S REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL 1. Recommend approval to award a multi-term contract with United Rentals (North America) Inc. D/B/A United Rentals Inc., to provide the rental of portable toilets, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,575,000. Austin Water’s requested authorization is Water & Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting May 6, 2020 $35,000. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on Commissioner Castleberry’s Motion and Commissioner Michel’s Second on an 8-0-0-2 vote with Commissioners Fisher and Williams absent. 2. Recommend approval to award a contract with Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP, to provide inspections, maintenance, and repair services for fire alarm systems, fire suppression systems, and fire alarm monitoring services, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $10,000,000. Austin Water’s requested authorization is $1,650,000. Recommended by the Water and Wastewater Commission on Commissioner Castleberry’s Motion and Commissioner Michel’s Second on an 8-0-0-2 vote with Commissioners Fisher and Williams absent. 3. Recommend approval to award two multi-term contracts with Badger Meter, Inc. D/B/A National Meter & Automation and Thirkettle Corporation D/B/A Aqua-Metric Sales Company …
Special Meeting of the Music Commission May 6, 2020 Music Commission Special Meeting to be held May 6, 2020, with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (May 5 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 6 Music Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7963 or kimberly.mccarson@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 kimberly.mccarson@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 MUSIC COMMISSION MAY 6, 2020 at 3:00 P.M. VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Chair – Rick Carney, Vice-chair – Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Secretary - Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Parliamentarian - Oren Rosenthal, Al Duarte, Gavin Garcia, Doug Leveton, Patrice Pike, Paul Pinon, Graham Reynolds, Stuart Sullivan AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 2. OLD BUSINESS 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of minutes from Special Called Meeting April 8, and Regularly Scheduled Meeting March 2, 2020. a. Discussion and Possible Action on the Music Disaster Relief Fund b. Discussion and Possible Action on the Creative Space Assistance Program (CSAP), following a presentation by Kim McCarson, Economic and Business Liaison, Music Division, Economic Development Department c. Discussion and Possible Action on Live Music Fund Working Group a. Discussion and Possible Action regarding the creation of a digital live music portal 3. NEW BUSINESS 4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 5. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to …
AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES The Austin Music Commission convened in a special called meeting on May 6, 2020 via videoconference. May 6, 2020 Board Members in Attendance: Chair – Rick Carney, Vice-chair – Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Secretary - Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Oren Rosenthal – Parliamentarian, Gavin Garcia, Doug Leveton, Patrice Pike, Paul Pinon, Graham Reynolds, Stuart Sullivan Staff in Attendance: Kim McCarson, Stephanie Bergara CALL TO ORDER – 3:09pm The Music Commission meeting was held with social distancing modifications due to Coruna virus restrictions. Public comment was allowed on specific item numbers via telephone. The following speakers called in to speak: David Christopher, Zodiac Studios, speaking on New Business Item 3 in favor of the creation of a digital live music portal. The following speakers call in to speak on Old Business Item 2a: Harry Edohoukwa in favor of MusiCares as third party; David Messier in support of MusiCares; Heather Wagner Reed in support of MusiCares; Laura Mordecai in support of MusiCares; Nakia Reynoso, Austin Texas Musicians discusses 2a and also 3a not in support of a new music channel but using resources that already exist; Adrian Quesada in support of MusiCares; Erin Ivey, Recording Academy Texas Chapter, in support of MusiCares. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of Minutes from Regularly Scheduled Meeting on March 2, 2020. Commissioner Reynolds motions, Commissioner Pike seconds, motion carries 10-0. Approval of Minutes from Special Called Meeting on April 8, 2020. Commissioner Reynolds motions, Commissioner Garcia seconds, motion carries 10-0. 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action on Music Disaster Relief Fund. No action taken. b. Discussion and Possible Action on Creative Space Assistance (CSAP), following a presentation by Kim McCarson, Economic and Business Liaison, Music Division, Economic Development Department. Commissioner Reynolds motions, Commissioner Carney seconds to accept members of the Joint Arts and Music CSAP Working Group: Commissioner Reynolds, Vice-chair Mahone, and Commissioner Sullivan. Motion carries 10-0. 1 AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES May 6, 2020 c. Discussion and Possible Action on Live Music Fund Working Group. Secretary Patterson gives update. No action taken. 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action regarding the creation of a live music portal. Commissioner Garcia motions to table item to next meeting, Commissioner Reynolds seconds. Motion carries 10-0. Commissioner Garcia motions to reopen discussion from Item 2.c, seconded by Commissioner Pike. Vice-chair Mahone nominates 2 new members to the Live Music …
Special Meeting of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities (MCPD) May 06, 2020 MCPD to be held Wednesday May 06, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance by Tuesday May 05, 2020 by 12:00pm noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 06, 2020 Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512)-974-3256 or david.ondich@austintexas.gov no later than noon, Tuesday May 05, 2020. The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 30 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 david.ondich@austintexas.gov by Noon on Tuesday May 05, 2020. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES SPECIAAL CALLED MEETING VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING May 6, 2020 1:00p.m.-2:30p.m. http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live AGENDA CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Robin Orlowski Danny Saenz Emily Shryock Deborah Trejo AGENDA Jonathan Franks, Chair Jose Levy, Vice-chair Gene Brooks Taurean Burt Joey Gidseg Diane Kearns-Osterweil CALL TO ORDER 2. OLD BUSINESS: 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Consider approval of the minutes from the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities March 13, 2020 meetings. 2A. Discussion and possible action on recommendation from the disability Quality of Life working group - Chair Franks and working group members 2B. Discussion and possible action on MCPD 2021 budget recommendations – Chair Franks and Commissioner Trejo 3. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: 4. ADJOURNMENT: For accessibility, we appreciate your cooperation in keeping our meetings fragrance free. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair and public transportation access. If requiring Sign Language …
Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities (MCPD) Regular Meeting Minutes May 6, 2020 Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities REGULAR MEETING MINUTES (06 May 2020) The City of Austin, Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities convened in a special called meeting via video conference on May 06, 2020 with a live broadcast on ATXN. CALL TO ORDER: With quorum present Chair Jonathan Franks called the May 06, 2020 meeting of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities to order at 1:04pm Committee Members in Attendance:, Chair Jonathan Franks, Vice Chair Jose Levy Commissioners: Gene Brooks, Robin Orlowski, Diane Kearns-Osterweil, Danny Saenz, Deborah Trejo. Committee Members Absent: Commissioners: Taurean Burt, Joey Gidseg and Emily Shryock Staff in Attendance: David Ondich, ADA Program Administrator 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Vice Chair Jose Levy made a motion to approve the minutes from the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities and Commission on Seniors Joint Meeting from March 13, 2020. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Deborah Trejo. The motion passed with Commissioner Gene Brooks abstaining. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: There was no citizen communication that took place during the March 13, 2020 MCPD Regular Meeting. Commissioner Deborah Trejo moved item 4A A City staff presentation up on the agenda. Please refer to item 4A for description. 2. NEW BUSINESS: 2A. Discussion and possible action on recommendation from the disability Quality of Life working group – Chair Jonathan Franks and working group members. Chair Franks led a discussion with the Committee on Disability Quality of Life working group. Motion: Commissioner Deborah Trejo made a motion to approve the Scope of Work that City staff members had worked on with the Quality of Life Working Group. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Robin Orlowski. The motion passed unanimously. Motion to reconsider: Commissioner Deborah Trejo made a motion to reconsider her previous motion that to have the Committee approve the Scope of Work for the Quality of Life Survey, any changes to the Scope of Work should be approved by the Quality of Life Working Group. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Jose Levy. The motion passed unanimously. To view the discussion, commissioners’ comments in their entirety please visit: https://austintx.new.swagit.com/videos/61668 and view item 2A. 2B. Discussion and possible action on MCPD 2021 budget recommendations - Chair Jonathan Franks and Commissioner Deborah Trejo led a discussion regarding the 2020-2021 MCPD budget recommendations. The Commissioners discussed how the Committee …
Special Meeting of the Early Childhood Council Wednesday, May 6, 2020, 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Early Childhood Council to be held May 6, 2020, with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Tuesday, May 5, by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Early Childhood Council Meeting, residents must: Call or email the board liaison, Rachel Farley, at 512-663-2792 or Rachel.Farley@austintexas.gov no later than noon on Tuesday, May 5. 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 Rachel.Farley@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 EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL SPECIAL CALLED MEETING WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2020, 10:00 A.M. VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES from 3/11/2020 regular meeting 2. NEW BUSINESS AND POSSIBLE ACTIONS a. Updates on the Austin-Travis County COVID-19 Child Care Task Force- Cathy and Anna Lisa b. Consider recommendation on use of Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding for support for child care c. Consider recommendation on Council Item 20200507-23 resolution regarding development of a program to sustain small and local non-profits and businesses with federal pandemic relief funds d. Consider recommendation to maintain funding for AISD Parent Support Specialists at the current level 5. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Update on Dove Springs Health Center 6. RELATED GROUP UPDATES (As needed) a. Austin Chapter of the Texas Association for the Education of Young Children b. Child Care Regulation c. Workforce Solutions Capital Area FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Possible presentations to schedule: …
Special Meeting of the Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board May 6, 2020 Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board to be held May 6, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance by May 5, 2020 at noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 6, 2020 Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board Meeting, residents must: Call or email the board liaison at Edna Staniszewski at 512-974-1260 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, 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 1. 2. 3. 4. DOWNTOWN AUSTIN COMMUNITY COURT ADVISORY BOARD MAY 6, 2020 AT 10:00am-11:30am VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Darilynn Cardona‐Beiler, Chair Lea Downey Gallatin, Vice Chair Kergin Bedell Jason English Kate Garza Ann Howard Gary Ponder Susan Requejo Seneca Savoie Andrew Williams SPECIAL CALLED MEETING AGENDA THERE MAY BE DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS. CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS: Speakers who registered to speak in advance will be allowed a three minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF JANUARY 2020 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES AUSTIN HOMELESSNESS SYSTEM CLIENT FEEDBACK: Individuals sharing first-hand account regarding their experiences being served through Austin’s homelessness system. Each speaker signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will be allowed a three minute allotment to provide their feedback to the Board. NEW …
DACC Advisory Board MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, May 6, 2020 SPECIAL MEETING WEDNESDAY, May 6, 2020 DACC ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES The Downtown Austin Community Court (DACC) Advisory Board convened in a special meeting on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Lea Downey Gallatin called the Board Meeting to order at 10:21am. Board Members in Attendance: Kergin Bedell, Jason English, Lea Downey-Gallatin, Ann Howard, Gary Ponder, and Susan Requejo Staff in Attendance: Pete Valdez, Jennifer Sowinski, Christopher Anderson, Edna Staniszewski, Laura Williamson, Jeremy Myers, Judge Coffey 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION a. None APPROVAL OF JANUARY 2020 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES Board Member Ann Howard moved to approve the January 2020 meeting minutes. Board Member Susan Requejo seconded the motion. Motion passed by 6-0 vote. AUSTIN HOMELESSNESS SYSTEM CLIENT FEEDBACK a. None. NEW BUSINESS a. City of Austin Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Budget Process Presentation – Marianne Reddivari, Financial Services – Moved to the end, presenter not available. b. Downtown Austin Community Court Relocation Process and Status – Marek Izydorczyk, Office of Real Estate Services – Proposing facility in East Austin on Second Street. Looking at transportation and shuttle accessibility. c. City of Austin Homelessness Service Motel Conversion Strategy (Cardona-Beiler/Howard) – Alex Gale and Rosie Truelove, Office of Real Estate Services – The Strategy is to provide 300 units by converting two to four motels/hotels. The purchase of the Rodeway Inn Motel by the City, contained mold and asbestos upon inspection. The motel will require repairs and clean ups plus updates. d. City of Austin Homelessness Consultants (Cardona-Beiler/Howard) – Vella Karman, Interim Homeless Services Officer, Austin Public Health – Item moved to next meeting as presenter is working Covid-19 requirements. 1 2. 3. 4. DACC Advisory Board MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, May 6, 2020 e. City of Austin Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Budget Process Presentation – Marianne Reddivari, Financial Services - An overview and forecast of the projected revenue relative to FY 2020 budgeted amounts and FY 2021 forecasted amounts prior to the COVID-19 outbreak. f. Downtown Austin Community Court New Homelessness Services Contracts (Cardona- Beiler/Howard) – Robert Kingham, Downtown Austin Community Court Operations Manager – Item moved to next month. g. Downtown Austin Community Court Staffing Update (Cardona-Beiler/Howard) – Pete Valdez, Downtown Austin Community Court Administrator – New staff was announced to the board. h. Non-Budgetary Recommendations/Resolutions Working Group (Ponder/Cardona-Beiler) i. Coordinated Entry & Assessment Recommendation – Item moved to next month when …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 2 CASE: C14-2020-0025 – Onion Creek Greenbelt ZONING FROM: P (Tracts 1 and 2); SF-4-CO (Tract 3) ZONING TO: SF-2 (Tract 1 – 0.874 acres); P (Tracts 2 and 3 – 35.872 acres) ADDRESS: 7203 Deep Lane and the West side of South Pleasant Valley Road near the intersection of Springville Lane TOTAL SITE AREA: 36.746 acres PROPERTY OWNER: City of Austin – Parks and Recreation Department (Gregory Montes) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant single family residence – standard lot (SF-2) district zoning for Tract 1, and public (P) district zoning for Tracts 2 and 3. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: May 5, 2020: March 31, 2020: MEETING CANCELLED CITY COUNCIL ACTION: June 4, 2020: April 23, 2020: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY STAFF TO JUNE 4, 2020. VOTE: 11-0. ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: On February 4, 2020, the Zoning and Platting Commission approved an item directing Staff to initiate a zoning change to correct mapping errors in Ordinance No. 20170615-094. The proposed rezoning would restore single family residence – standard lot (SF-2) district reflecting private ownership for an unplatted tract located at 7203 Deep Lane, and establish/re-establish the remaining acreage as public (P) district zoning reflecting the Parks and Recreation Department’s (PARD) ownership. Please refer to Exhibit B – Staff memo to ZAP and background material. 1 of 22B-01 C14-2020-0025 Page 2 CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject rezoning area consists of undeveloped land, including an unplatted tract previously zoned for single family residence use, and the remainder known as the Onion Creek Greenbelt. The majority of the property has P, public district zoning and a triangular area on the north side has single family residence – small lot – conditional overlay (SF-4A- CO) combining district zoning by a 2000-01 case. Onion Creek flows through the property which is surrounded by single family residences, undeveloped land and a church to the north (SF-4A-CO; SF-6; SF-2), undeveloped land to the east (MH; SF-2; SF-3), single family residences to the south and west (SF-2, SF-3). Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and A-1 (Aerial View). BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION (LAND USE CRITERIA): 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. Tract 1: The single family residence standard …
Z.A.P. DATE: March 31, 2020 canceled (Pioneer Crossing PUD Amendment #16) ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C814-96-0003.14 ADDRESS: 3124 East Parmer Lane DISTRICT AREA: 1 APPLICANT/OWNER: RH Pioneer North, LLC (Jordan Litwiniak) AGENT: City of Austin – Planning and Zoning Department (Sherri Sirwaitis) May 5, 2020 AREA: 376.25 acres ZONING FROM: PUD TO: PUD SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff’s recommendation is to grant the 16th amendment to the Pioneer Crossing PUD. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The Pioneer Crossing Planned Unit Development (PUD) was approved by Council in 1997. On October 17, 2019, the City Council approved the 14th amendment to the PUD through Ordinance No. 20191017-064. The 14th amendment inadvertently omitted the following language in Part 7(C)(6) of the original PUD ordinance: [or those improvements that may be otherwise required by the City of Austin or specifically authorized under this ordinance.] The accidental omission of this language limits the types of improvements the City may require near an open waterway with upstream drainage. Therefore, the staff placed an item on the February 18, 2020 Zoning and Platting Commission agenda to request that the Commission initiate this new PUD amendment case to rezone the property to reinsert that language. This case is a result of the ZAP Commission rezoning initiation. 1 1 of 38B-02 EXISTING ZONING AND LAND USES: ZONING Site North County, I-SF-4A PUD South East West LI-PDA, PUD (Pioneer Crossing PUD) PUD (Pioneer Crossing PUD), County, W/LO County LAND USES Undeveloped Undeveloped, Single Family Residences, Single Family Residential Subdivision (Cantarra Meadow) Samsung Manufacturing, Undeveloped Tracts Undeveloped (Farmland), Manufactured Housing Subdivision (River Ranch), Single Family Residences, Stables (Rocking B Stables) Undeveloped TIA: Not Required HILL COUNTRY ROADWAY: No AREA STUDY: N/A WATERSHED: Harris Branch CAPITOL VIEW CORRIDOR: No NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Neighborhoods Council Bike Austin Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Harris Branch Residential Property Owners Association Homeless Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation North Gate Neighborhood Association North Growth Corridor Alliance Pflugerville Independent School District SELTEXAS Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group AREA CASE HISTORIES: NUMBER C814-96-0003.15 (Pioneer Crossing PUD Amendment #15: 10930 Defender Trail, Sprinkle Cut Off Road and Samsung Boulevard, Samsung Boulevard and East Braker Lane) REQUEST PUD to PUD: The applicant is requesting a 15th amendment to the Pioneer Crossing PUD to address the interpretation of Part 13 of the original PUD ordinance (Ordinance No. 970410-I), that states the following: COMMISSION 10/03/19: Approved the staff’s rec. for …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET TO: MF-2 DISTRICT: 6 CASE: C14-2020-0012 (Plaza Volente Residential) ADDRESS: 11405, 11409 and 11411 North FM 620 Road ZONING FROM: DR SITE AREA: 9.392 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Judy and Fred Helms, Kathy and Donald Gross AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle, Jr.) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends MF-2, Multifamily Residence-Low Density District, zoning. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: March 31, 2020: Meeting canceled. May 5, 2020 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: April 23, 2020: Postponed to June 4, 2020 at the staff’s request by consent (11-0). ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 19B-03 2 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question consists of three parcels that are currently developed with two single-family residences that access North FM 620 Road. To the north, there is a commercial retail center (Plaza Volente: HEB, Panda Express, Starbucks Coffee, Chase Bank, etc.). The tract of land to the south contains a vacant Construction Sales and Services use and an undeveloped area. To the east, there are single family residences located along Antler Lane (Oak Deer Park Subdivision). The properties to west, across FM 620, are developed with a Convenience Storage use (U-Haul) and an Outdoor Recreation use (Woodland Green’s Golf Center). The applicants in this case are requesting to rezone the property to MF-2 zoning and are proposing to construct approximately 120 multifamily residential units on the site (Please see Applicant’s Request Letter – Exhibit C). The staff supports the applicant’s request for MF-2, Multifamily Residence-Low Density District, zoning. The property meets the intent of the MF-2 zoning district designation as it will provide a transition from the single family uses to the east to the commercial uses fronting FM 620 to the west. The property takes access to an arterial roadway, North FM 620 Road, and is located adjacent to commercial uses/services to the north and west. The proposed zoning will provide for a mixture of housing opportunities in this area of the city. The applicant agrees with the staff’s recommendation. BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. Multifamily Residence (Low Density) district is intended to accommodate multifamily use with a maximum density of up to 23 units per acre, depending on unit size. This district is appropriate for multifamily residential areas located near single-family neighborhoods, and in selected areas where …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2020-0027.SH – Arbor Park DISTRICT: 6 ZONING FROM: I-RR TO: MF-3 ADDRESS: 6306 McNeil Drive SITE AREA: 4.56 acres (198,633.6 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Adey/Vandling, Ltd. (Pam Maulding) AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Leah M. Bojo) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends MF-3, Multifamily Residence-Medium Density District, zoning. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: May 5, 2020 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 18B-04 C14-2012-0027.SH ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: 2 The property in question is a 4.56 acre unzoned tract of land that fronts onto McNeil Drive. The property is developed with a retail sales use (Gifts A La Mode Collectibles) and a single- family residence. To the north and south of the site, there are single-family residential neighborhoods (I-SF-2 and SF-2 zoning). The lot to the east is zoned GR-CO and contains a convenience store (Wag A Bag), a service station (Valero) and an automotive repair use (Foundation Auto Repair). To the west, there is a mobile home park (Honeycomb Park) that was zoned MH last year through case C14-2019-0008. The applicant is requesting MF-3 zoning to redevelop the property with a 135 to 150 unit apartment complex. Approximately 80 percent of the residential units would be designated as affordable, from 30 to 80 percent MFI (Please see Applicant’s Request Letter – Exhibit C). The staff recommends the applicant’s request for MF-3, Multifamily Residence-Medium Density District, zoning. The property meets the intent of the MF-3 district as it is located on a major arterial roadway, Mc Neil Drive. There are existing residential uses surrounding this site. To the north and south of this tract there are single-family residential neighborhoods. Across Corpus Christi Drive, to the east, there is a multifamily development (Sendera Trails Apartments). The tract of land to the west contains a mobile home park (Honeycomb Park). The proposed zoning will provide for affordable housing opportunities in this area of the city. The applicant agrees with the staff’s recommendation. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. Multifamily Residence (Medium Density) district is intended to accommodate multifamily use with a maximum density of up to 36 units per acre, depending on unit size. This district is appropriate for multifamily residential areas located near supporting transportation and commercial facilities, generally in more centrally located areas, and in other …
