Versión en español a continuación. Finance/Allocations Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council WEDNESDAY, June 16, 2021 Finance/Allocations Committee Meeting to be held on June 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 (06/15/2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the June 16, 2021 HIV Planning Council Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@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 Jaseudia.Killion@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 la junta en Reunión del Finance/Allocations Meeting of the HIV Planning Council Wednesday, June 16, 2021 FECHA de la reunion (June 16, 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 (06/15/2021 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 o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día 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. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado …
M E M O R A N D U M Mayor and Council Christopher Herrington, P.E., Environmental Officer Watershed Protection Department (WPD) June 2, 2021 TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: The purpose of this memo is to provide a link to the 2020 State of Our Environment Report. As required by Austin City Code 25-1-45(C), the Environmental Officer is required to deliver a report on Austin’s environment to the City Manager and City Council annually. Although the format of the State of Our Environment Report has evolved over time, the report now exists as an interactive ArcGIS Story Map with information about the current condition of Austin’s environmental resources. State of Our Environment Report 2020 www.austintexas.gov/environment2020 The State of Our Environment site includes quantitative metrics describing the condition of key components of Austin natural resources over time and a feature story focusing on an important environmental topic or issue impacting residents each year. For this year’s report, we collaborated with community leaders from People Organized in Defense of Earth and her Resources and Go Austin/Vamos Austin to share the history of the work done by the East Austin community to shutdown the 52-acre petroleum tank farm near Airport Boulevard and Springdale Road. After partial remediation, it is now being redeveloped as the Springdale Green Planned Unit Development, providing a unique milestone in the journey of this massively polluted industrial site. The retelling of this story could not be done without the voices of the individuals who worked tirelessly to relocate the facility, address community health issues, clean up contamination, and strengthen pollution controls. Viewers can learn about this history by watching the video “TANK FARM: Organizing for Justice” and following along with the interactive StoryMap. The report and video are available in both English and Spanish. We express our sincere appreciation to the community who shared their story with us. Additionally, I would like to recognize the exceptional work done by Kaela Champlin with WPD and Christian Bruncsak of ATXN in producing this incredible visual narrative of the legacy of pollution endured by residents in the heart of our city. If you would like additional information or have feedback on the 2020 report, please contact me at 512-974-2840 or chris.herrington@austintexas.gov, or Kaela Champlin at 512-974-3443 or kaela.champlin@austintexas.gov. cc: Spencer Cronk, City Manager Rey Arellano, Assistant City Manager Jorge Morales, P.E., Director, WPD Kaela Champlin, Environmental Program Coordinator, WPD 2
Versión en español a continuación. Regular Meeting of the Bond Oversight Commission June 16, 2021 Bond Oversight Commission to be held June 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 (June 15, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the June 16, 2021 Bond Oversight Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison, Will Mixon, at (512) 974-2532 or William.Mixon@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 William.Mixon@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 Bond Oversight Commission FECHA de la reunion (Junio 16, 2021) la junta en 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 (Junio 15, 2021 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 o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de (512) 974-2532, William.Mixon@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día 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. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una solicitud para …
Versión en español a continuación. Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Meeting 06/16/2021 Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission to be held 06/16/2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (06/15/2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •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 time 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 matthew.dugan@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 the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission la FECHA de la reunion (06/16/2021) 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 (06/15/2021 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 o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de junta en 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). • Una vez que se haya realizado una solicitud para hablar con el enlace …
Population Change and Demographic Trends Since 2010 Census Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission June 16, 2021 Content 2010 City Council Districts Population Growth Demographic Shifts 2020 Census Redistricting 2010 Redistricting ICRC Final Plan November 2013 4 Demographic Characteristics by District, 2010 5 Demographic Characteristics by District, 2010 6 Demographic Characteristics by District, 2010 7 Demographic Characteristics by District, 2010 8 Demographic Characteristics by District, 2010 9 Population Growth Since 10-1 Austin Population Growth, 1870 to 2020 The ideal city council district size would be approximately 99,584. 1,200,000 1,000,000 800,000 600,000 400,000 200,000 0 .995 million 465,622 345,890 251,808 186,545 132,459 87,930 4,428 11,013 14,575 22,258 29,860 34,876 53,120 1870 1880 1890 1900 1910 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Censuses 1870 – 2010; U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Vintage 2020. 995,484 790,390 656,562 11 Austin is the 11th largest city in the country and growing. Numeric Change Among 15 Largest U.S. Cities, 2019-2020 Phoenix, AZ San Antonio, TX Fort Worth, TX Austin, TX Charlotte, NC Jacksonville, FL Columbus, OH San Diego, CA Houston, TX Dallas, TX Philadelphia, PA Los Angeles, CA San Jose, CA Chicago, IL New York, NY .995 million -100000 -80000 -60000 -40000 -20000 0 20000 40000 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Vintage 2020. 12 Austin’s rate of growth seeing an uptick in last years of the decade. 6.00% 5.00% 4.00% 3.00% 4.83% 3.10% 2.00% 1.61% 1.00% 0.73% 0.00% 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 U.S. Texas Austin Metro Austin 1.7% Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Vintage 2020. 3.02% 1.71% 1.29% 0.35% 13 Austin was the fastest growing metro in the country every year this decade. Numeric Change, 2010-2020 Percent Change, 2010-2020 Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX Raleigh-Cary, NC Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin, TN Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Vintage 2020. 579,014 289,886 504,963 448,224 1,327,596 1,234,062 867,022 440,316 315,032 364,694 33.74% 25.64% 23.66% 20.92% 20.85% 20.84% 20.68% 19.62% 19.14% 18.69% 14 Central Texas cities among the fastest growing cities in the country. Rank Place 2019 Estimate 2020 Estimate Numeric Change Percent Change 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 44 Leander, TX Queen Creek, AZ Herriman, UT Apex, NC Georgetown, TX Buckeye, AZ Farmers Branch, TX Kyle, TX Little Elm, TX Medford, …
Commonly Used Motions for Committees John W. K. Overbey, PRP prp@jwko.net Motion Purpose What to Say Special Characteristics Main Motion Introduce an item of business “I move to adopt the proposed budget.” “I move to approve the resolution on . . .” Can only be moved when no other motions are pending. Postpone Indefinitely Kill a sensitive main motion without a direct vote “I move that the main motion be Postponed Indefinitely.” No amendment. Amend Change the wording of a main motion “I move to Amend the main motion by striking out $750 under the line item for Postage and inserting $785.” Forms: Add or Insert; Strike Out; Strike Out and Insert; Substitute (entire main motion). Refer to Subcommittee Allow further study of a main motion “I move to Refer the main motion to the X subcommittee (with instructions to report to the main committee at the March regular meeting).” Can amend as to which subcommittee and the instructions to it. Postpone Delay decision on a main motion until later “I move to Postpone the main motion to the next regular meeting.” “I move to postpone the main motion until after lunch.” Can amend as to the time of postponement, but cannot extend beyond the next regular meeting. Previous Question Force a vote without further debate or amendment “I move the Previous Question.” “I move the Previous Question on all pending questions.” 2/3 vote required. No debate. Normally, not allowed in a committee. Recess Allow an interlude in a meeting “I move to Recess for 15 minutes.” Point of Order Identify an error in procedure “Point of Order! Our rules/charter/policies require that we ________. Request for Information Ask a factual question, directed to staff, officers, or subcommittee chairs. “I have a question regarding the budget.” Can amend as to the length of the recess. One member can demand that the rules be followed. No second, debate, or amendment. Most common tool for exercising duty of care. No second, debate, or amendment. Note: motion to “Table” is ambiguous and often misused. Instead, use Postpone to delay a decision, and Postpone Indefinitely to indirectly dispose of or kill a motion.
CAPITAL PROJECT DELIVERY IN THE CITY OF AUSTIN City of Austin Bond Oversight Commission June 16, 2021 1 PRESENTATION OVERVIEW Overview of Overview of Capital Project Capital Project Delivery Delivery Public Project Public Project Delivery Delivery Approach Approach Project Project Delivery Delivery Methods Methods Quality, Quality, Schedule, and Schedule, and Budget Budget 2 Project Management Division (PMD) Architecture Project Management Division (APMD) • Patricia L. Wadsack, P.E. • Division Manager • Janice White, AIA • Division Manager PRESENTERS 3 OVERVIEW OF CAPITAL PROJECT DELIVERY 4 Capital Project Delivery Project Management Division Architectural Project Management Division Engineering Services Division Construction Management Division Quality Management Division CAPITAL PROJECT DELIVERY Capital Project Delivery is a part of the Public Works Department Capital Project Delivery is the centralized project delivery entity for the City Capital Project Delivery manages projects from “cradle to grave” 5 Capital Capital Contracting Contracting Office Office Small and Small and Minority Business Minority Business Resources Resources Office of Real Office of Real Estate Estate Financial Financial Services Services Development Development Services Services Department Department LawLaw Sponsor Sponsor Departments Departments CAPITAL PROJECT DELIVERY PARTNERS 6 TOTAL PROJECTS MANAGED 475 Projects $4,954,391,690 The data on this and following slides is a recent snapshot This data is constantly changing as projects begin and end 7 OUR PEOPLE PMD AMPD • 49 Project Management Staff • 8 Support Staff • 25 Project Management Staff • 2 Support Staff • 3 Interns 8 Professional Engineers • 29 employees Licensed Architects • 14 employees Project Management Professionals • 15 employees LEED Accredited Professionals • 12 employees STAFF LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS 9 PMD PROJECTS PMD projects include: PMD projects include: • Water and wastewater • Streets, bridges, and sidewalks • Watershed protection • Drainage PMD manages: PMD manages: • 365 active projects • $3,777,239,488 10 SEABROOK URBAN TRAIL 11 RIO GRANDE ST. RECONSTRUCTION 12 BERL HANDCOX SR. WATER TREATMENT PLANT 13 BURNET ROAD SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS 14 PMD Active Projects by Count Austin Convention Center (1) Austin Energy (5) Austin Public Library (1) Austin Transportation (32) Austin Water (202) Aviation (2) Economic Development (3) Fleet Mobility Services (7) Parks and Recreation (5) Planning and Zoning (1) Public Works (35) Watershed Protection (71) 15 PMD Active Projects by Value Austin Convention Center ($2,581,000) Austin Energy ($16,170,204) Austin Public Library ($125,658,542) Austin Transportation ($290,558,556) Austin Water ($2,135,648,306) Aviation ($1,524,129) Economic Development ($39,462,150) Fleet Mobility Services ($5,279,000) Parks and …
Treasury Department Update on September General Obligation Bond Sale Bond Oversight Commission June 16, 2021 Presented By: Bryan Rivera Deputy Treasurer Forecast Agenda – April 18 General Obligation Debt • Property Tax Rate has 2 components Tax Rate Operating & Maintenance (O&M) (General Fund) Debt (Debt Service Fund) • Debt Service tax rate set each year at level needed to fund principal and interest payments on debt issued and pledged with property tax • Pays both existing debt service and debt service associated with upcoming General Obligation bond sale 2 Forecast Agenda – April 18 General Obligation (GO) Debt • GO Debt = Public Improvement Bonds, Certificates of Obligation, and Contractual Obligations – $1.5 billion in outstanding General Obligation debt currently – Issued once per year – Backed by property (ad valorem) taxes and “full faith and credit” of the City Types of GO Debt Purpose Voter Approval City Term Public Improvement Bonds (PIBs) Capital Improvement projects and capital assets Yes 20 years Certificates of Obligation (COs) Real property: land, buildings, right of way, construction of a public work No 20 years Contractual Obligations (KOs) Personal property: equipment, machinery, vehicles, information technology No 7 years 3 Forecast Agenda – April 18 Steps to Sell or Issue Debt Spring 2020 September 2020 for FY2020-21 Spring/Summer 2021 Develop CIP Plan Annual Capital Budget Appropriations Reimbursement Resolutions Develop Bond Sale Schedule Notice of Intention to Issue Certificates Preliminary Official Statement Council Action on Bond Sales Bond Sales and Closing • Work on upcoming bond sale began Spring 2020 • Debt to be sold in upcoming bond sale supports projects and appropriations (authority to spend) previously approved by City Council • Use of Reimbursement Resolution allows projects to begin now and get funded later • Consistent with IRS regulations • Consistent with Financial Policies regarding cash management • Results in lower interest costs 4 Forecast Agenda – April 18 Upcoming GO Bond Sale Total Planned September Sale: $269.950 M Public Improvement Bonds (PIBs) - $159.550 M • 2016 Bond Program (Transportation): $20.000 M • 2018 Bond Program: $139.550 M • Affordable Housing - $77.655 M • Parks and Recreation - $16.995 M • • Health – $3.040 M • Transportation - $18.980 M Flood Mitigation/Open Space/Water Quality - $22.880 M Certificates of Obligation (COs) - $69.955 M • Austin Fire Department Locker Room Improvements - $26.620 M • Austin Fire/Emergency Medical Service Stations - …
CITY OF AUSTIN PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT BOND OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE CIP COVID UPDATE 16 JUNE 2021 CONNECTING YOU ALL AROUND AUSTIN ACTIVE CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS BY MONTH 110 105 100 95 85 106 102 95 99 90 89 91 Dec-20 Jan-21 Feb-21 Mar-21 April May BREAKDOWN BY CLIENT Active Construction Projects by Client and Project Cost 5 46 8 3 9 3 2 4 13 7 Total Projects: 102 Total Project Cost: $1.88 Billion s n o i l l i M $900 $800 $700 $600 $500 $400 $300 $200 $100 $0 RESPONSE TO COVID CASES Number of Confirmed Positive Cases on CIP Projects: 31 (no change from May) Number of Projects with a Positive Case: 17 (no change from May) COIVD Policy Updates due to Governor’s Order GA-36 “…No governmental entity…may require any person to wear a face covering…” The City cannot require people to wear face coverings in City facilities The City cannot require Contractors to wear face coverings on City property (including CIP jobsites) • • • Updated face covering information from “required” to “recommended” CITY OF AUSTIN PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CONNECTING YOU ALL AROUND AUSTIN
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20210616 004a Date: June 16, 2021 Seconded by: Perry Bedford Subject: 3800 Island Way SP-2021-0021D Motion by: Kevin Ramberg RATIONALE: WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting a variance from LDC 25- 8-281(C)(2)(B) to allow construction within 150-feet of Critical Environmental Feature (Rimrock). WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that staff recommends this variance (with one condition) having determined the required Findings of Fact have been met. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the variance request with the following: Staff Condition: 1. That the construction be completed by barge. VOTE 8-0 For: Bedford, Creel, Thompson, Brimer, Ramberg, Barrett Bixler, Bristol, and Guerrero Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: Coyne Approved By: Linda Guerrero, Environmental Commission Chair 1
TO: ICRC Members FROM: Jannette Goodall JSG June 21, 2021 DATE: RE: Records Management Responsibilities In addition, to all of the other requirements of Texas Open Meetings Act and Public Information Act; as public officials you are also required to comply with the Local Government Records Act. The Local Government Records act governs how and for how long governmental entities retain records. One of the duties of the City Clerk is to serve as the Records Management Officer for the City and we are here to assist. Documents of the Commission are managed two ways: 1. Board and Commission Information Center (BCIC) manages all meeting documents including agendas, meeting materials, minutes, audio/video records, etc. are available 24-7 for public access. All documents posted to the BCIC are imported into the City’s Document Management System which ensures they are protected from unauthorized alteration, deletion and are preserved for historical purposes. 2. Working files maintained by individual Commission Members including material that you collect or research a. Any document to be share with your Commissioners should be provided to the staff liaison for distribution and/or posting to the Commission’s website as appropriate. b. For other material that are collected including any documents retain in the individual Commissioner’s files should be retained until the Commission completes the final report. At which time, the Clerk’s Office will work with the staff liaison to coordinate collecting the Commissioner’s individual files to place in storage for preservation. Those records will be retained until the end of the Commission’s term of office following which Clerk’s Office will coordinate with the Austin History Center to conduct an archival appraisal of the documents for preservation. Supplies will be provided through the staff liaison. 3. The Commission’s final report on the district boundaries should be filed with City Clerk’s Office. Copies of the report can be addressed to Mayor and Council and can be distributed either through the staff liaison or the City Clerk’s Office. The final report will also be posted to the Commission’s BCIC webpage for public access.
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) June 16, 2021 at 3:00 pm VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING MINUTES Members Absent Erin Dempsey Dr. Sterling Lands Staff Present Matt Dugan Lila Valencia Jane Goodall Lisa Rodriguez Hoang Le Shaina Kambo Sara Inés Calderón Selina Yee Christina Puentes, Chair Joshua Blank Place holder CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Errol Hardin Eugene Schneider Erin Dempsey Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Dr. Sterling Lands Members Present Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Errol Hardin Eugene Schneider Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Hoang Le Shaina Kambo Sara Inés Calderón Selina Yee Christina Puentes, Chair Joshua Blank Meeting Goals: Establish Working Groups/Committees, Select 14th Commissioner, Identify Dates for Staff Candidate Interviews CALL TO ORDER Chair Puentes called the meeting to order at 3:04pm with 10 members present. Commissioner Morris joined the meeting from 3:05 – 4:00pm, and Commissioners Dempsey and Lands were absent. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first three 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 items not posted on the agenda. Peck Young (NAACP Committee on Redistricting) addressed the ICRC. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the June 2, 2021, ICRC meeting minutes. On Commissioner Blank’s motion, Commissioner Hardin’s second, the June 2, 2021, minutes were unanimously approved. 2. OLD BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items: A. Selection of Remaining Commissioner On Commissioner Calderon’s motion, Vice Chair Gonzalez’s second, Camellia Falcon was unanimously elected to fill the remaining vacant seat. B. Update from Hiring Working Group On Commissioner Calderon’s motion, Commissioner Yee’s second, the board unanimously approved a motion for the Hiring Working Group to select three finalists from the ICRC staff candidate pool for each position, and to draft interview questions and a scoring rubric to present to the full board at the next meeting. 3. NEW BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items: A. Icebreaker: “What influenced your decision to apply for placement on the ICRC?” Vice Chair Gonzalez lead the icebreaker activity. B. Presentation on Robert’s Rules of Order: Kirk Overbey Kirk Overbey gave the presentation. C. Records Management: Jannette Goodall, City Clerk Jannette Goodall suggested that the records management information could be distributed in a memo, and the Chair concurred. D. Commission Skills Survey Results: 1. Establish Working Groups 2. Establish Committees On Commissioner Blank’s …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, June 16, 2021 The Environmental Commission convened in a public meeting on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications via remote video conferencing. Commissioners in Attendance: Andrew Creel Pam Thompson Jennifer Bristol Perry Bedford Audrey Barrett Bixler Rick Brimer Kevin Ramberg Linda Guerrero Commissioners Absent: Katie Coyne Staff in Attendance: Eric Brown Kaela Champlin Chris Herrington Liz Johnston Atha Phillips CALL TO ORDER Chair Guerrero called the meeting to order at 6:02 P.M CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten 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 items not posted on the agenda. Speakers Zenobia C. Joseph 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approval of the June 2, 2021 Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes (5 minutes) A motion to approve the June 2, 2021 Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes were approved on Commissioner Bristol’s motion, Commissioner Thompson’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Ramberg abstained. Commissioner Coyne was absent. 1 2. 3. 4. 5. ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER UPDATES a. Watershed Protection Department staffing updates (15 minutes) Item conducted as posted. No action taken. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Update on 2020 State of Our Environment Report—Kaela Champlin, Environmental Program Coordinator, Watershed Protection Department (45 minutes) Speakers Ana Aguirre Item conducted as posted. No action taken. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Name: 3800 Island Way, SP-2021-0021D Applicant: Janis Smith, PE, Janis Smith Consulting, LLC Location: 3800 Island Way, Austin, Texas 78746 (Council District #10) Staff: Eric Brown, Senior Environmental Scientist, Watershed Protection Department Watershed: Lake Austin Watershed, Water Supply Rural, Drinking Water Protection Zone Request: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-281(C)(2)(B) to allow construction within 150-feet of Critical Environmental Feature (Rimrock) Staff Recommendation: Recommended with conditions (30 minutes) A motion to close the public hearing was approved on Commissioner Creel’s motion, Commissioner Brimer’s second on a 8-0 vote. Commissioner Coyne was absent. A motion to approve the variance request with conditions was approved on Commissioner Ramberg’s motion, Commissioner Bedford’s second on a 8-0 vote. Commissioner Coyne was absent. COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Urban Forestry Committee –Pam Thompson, Rick Brimer, and Linda Guerrero Chris Herrington gave an update on the Urban Forestry Committee. b. Report on the Joint Sustainability Committee – Katie Coyne c. Report on the Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan Citizen’s Advisory Committee – Kevin Ramberg d. Report on the Joint Committee of the Environmental …
BOND OVERSIGHT COMMISSION JUNE 16, 2021 2:00 PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING BOND OVERSIGHT COMMISSION MINUTES The Bond Oversight Commission convened in a regular meeting on June 16, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications. Chair Rodriguez called the meeting to order at 2:02 PM Board Members in Attendance: Santiago Rodriguez, Chair Sumit DasGupta, Vice-Chair Charles Curry Michael Drohan Francoise Luca John McNabb Nicole Wren Patricia Wadsack, Public Works Janice White, Public Works Staff in Attendance: Eric Bailey, Public Works David Bain, Public Works Will Mixon, Financial Services Bryan Rivera, Financial Services CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes for the meeting of April 21, 2021 were approved as amended with a motion by Vice-Chair DasGupta, Commissioner McNabb second on a 7-0 vote, with Commissioners Cook, Spigner III, and Niedert absent. Newly appointed members, Commissioners Drohan and Wren, were introduced and welcomed to the Commission. 2. DISCUSSION 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Staff briefing from the Public Works Department about COVID-19 impacts to capital projects Staff from the Public Works Department provided a briefing to the Commission on the impacts of COVID-19 on capital projects. They provided information on active construction projects, response to COVID-19 cases, and impacts COVID-19 has had on capital projects. Staff answered questions from the commissioners after the presentation. b. Staff briefing from the Treasury Office to provide an update regarding general obligation bond sales BOND OVERSIGHT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES June 16, 2021 Staff from the Financial Services Department provided a briefing to the Commission on general obligation bond sales. They provided information on general obligation debt, steps to issue debt, the September 2021 bond sale, and the City’s general obligation bond ratings. Staff answered questions from the commissioners after the presentation. c. Staff briefing from the Public Works Department about capital project delivery in the City of Austin Staff from the Public Works Department provided a briefing to the Commission on capital project delivery in the City of Austin. They provided information on an overview of capital project delivery, public project delivery approach, project delivery methods, and details around capital projects’ quality, schedule, and budget. Staff answered questions from the commissioners after the presentation. 4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. Moving agenda items from the canceled May meeting to a later date b. Information related to the relationship between Project Connect and bond program projects 5. ADJOURN Chair Rodriguez adjourned the meeting at 3:53 PM. The City of Austin …
Versión en español a continuación. Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force Meeting (Special Called) June 15, 2021 Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force to be held on June 15, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications (via videoconferencing) Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (by June 14th by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the June 15th Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-0112 or jaynell.nicholson@austintexas.gov no later than noon, June 14th . The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). meeting. •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 time 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 Jaynell.nicholson@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the •This meeting will be broadcast live and may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force Meeting la junta en FECHA de la reunion (15 Junio 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social (por videoconferencia) Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (14 Junio 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 o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de (512) 972-0112 o Jaynell.nicholson@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0094 – Drew Lane Residential ZONING FROM: DR ADDRESS: 2414 Drew Lane SITE AREA: 2.40 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Walton Homes, LLC (Brenda Walton) DISTRICT: 5 TO: SF-3 AGENT: Thrower Design, LLC (Victoria Haase) CASE MANAGER: Wendy Rhoades (512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant family residence (SF-3) district zoning. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, see case manager comments on page 2. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 15, 2021: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: To be scheduled for July 29, 2021: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: None at this time. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject platted lot is located on Drew Lane, contains one single family residence and is zoned development reserve (DR) district. There are single family residences and manufactured homes to the north (SF-2); a two-family residence and single family residences on large lots to the east (SF-3-CO; SF-2; I-SF-2); single family residences and duplexes across Drew Lane to the south (County); and single family residences on large lots to the west (SF-2). The Bauerle Ranch subdivision is further west near the terminus of Drew Lane (SF-2-CO). Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map), A-1 (Aerial Exhibit) and B (Recorded Plat). The Applicant has requested family residence (SF-3) district zoning in order to build up to 18 single family residences on the property. The property was originally part of the Ford Oaks Annex subdivision which contains a plat note that requires 10,000 square foot lots (C8-54- 1 of 16B-1 C14-2021-0089 Page 2 020). The plat restriction also applies to the west that front on Wommack Road and to the north that access Gail Road. In 1961, the subject property was resubdivided as Lot 2 of the Drew Lane Addition, and the Applicant intends to adhere to the lot size restriction in redevelopment of the property. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. The family residence (SF-3) district is the designation for a moderate density single-family residential use and a duplex use on a lot that is a minimum of 5,750 square feet. An SF-3 district designation may be applied to a use in an existing single-family neighborhood with moderate sized lots or to new development of family housing on lots that are 5,750 square feet or more. A duplex use that is designated in an SF-3 district …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2021-0003 (Sun Auto) DISTRICT: 6 ZONING FROM: LR TO: GR ADDRESS: 2610 ½ South Lakeline Boulevard SITE AREA: 3.2437 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Ozone Technology Inc. (Thomas J. Wolf, Jr.) AGENT: Pohl Partners (Jennie Braasch) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommends GR, Community Commercial District, zoning. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: May 4, 2021: Approved staff's request for a postponement to May 18, 2021, by consent (8-0, C. Acosta and E. Ray-absent); H. Smith-1st, D. King-2nd. May 18, 2021: Approved applicant's request for a postponement to June 15, 2021, by consent (9-0, A. Denkler-off the dais); H. Smith-1st, D. King-2nd. June 15, 2021 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 of 14B-2 C14-2021-0003 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: 2 The property in question is undeveloped and moderately vegetated. There is floodplain along the eastern portion of the tract (please see Aerial Map – Exhibit B). The site is located to the northwest of Lakeline Mall on South Lakeline Boulevard. The front portion of this property is within the City of Austin and takes access to S. Lakeline Boulevard. The rear portion of this tract of land is within the City of Cedar Park’s jurisdiction and has access of off West Rivera Circle, a residential collector street. There is undeveloped land and a single-famil y residential neighborhood to the north. To the east of this site, along Lakeline Boulevard, there is a floodplain area and a multifamily use/apartment complex (The Park at Lakeline). To the west there is an undeveloped lot within the City of Cedar Park. The parcel to the south, across S. Lakeline Boulevard, zoned P and is parkland (Lakeline Neighborhood Park). The applicant is requesting Community Commercial zoning for this tract of land so that they may develop automotive uses on the property. The staff recommends GR, Community Commercial District, zoning. The property meets the purpose statement of the Community Commercial district as it is located on an arterial roadway and will provide services to the surrounding community. The site under consideration has constraints as only a corner (western portion) of this property is developable because of floodplain. The applicant has proposed an office concept plan for the portion of this tract of land to adjacent the residential neighbors in Cedar Park, which would provide for a transition for the proposed commercial uses along S. Lakeline Boulevard to …
