Urban Forestry Subcommittee of the Environmental Commission June 24, 2021 Meeting Briefing Overview • Unpermitted Removal—What We Know. • Examples of Unpermitted Removals. • Existing Code and Administrative Tools. • Proposed Tools in Land Development Code Rewrite. Unpermitted Removal What We Know • Violations are increasing. • Over 20 Heritage Trees removed without a permit and appear development related. • The gains in land value with tree removal exceed mitigation. • Many removals are unresolved due partly to limited Code and administrative tools. Unpermitted Heritage Tree Removal Back yard 43.5" live oak March 2019 Front yard 36" live oak March 2019 March 2021 March 2021 Unpermitted Heritage Tree Removal 43.5" live oak shown on Site Plan for adjacent property with cantilevered slab to preserve tree Unpermitted Heritage Tree Removal Site in south Austin. 12 protected or heritage trees removed, 412" cumulative. Unpermitted Heritage Tree Removal Site near downtown. Crew interrupted mid-removals. Trees did not survive. Unpermitted Heritage Tree Removal 10,520 sq ft valued at $357,500 $33.98/sq ft 33% increase since 2016 43.5" live oak – 5,941 sq ft CRZ ~55% located on target property 1,634 sq ft cannot be developed 36" live oak – 4,069 sq ft CRZ ~75% located on target property 1,526 sq ft cannot be developed 3,160 sq ft worth $107,377 Standard mitigation for heritage trees is 300% of removed diameter (79.5"). At mitigation rate of $200/inch the mitigation paid will be $47,700 Code and Administration Challenges • Ordinance does not address violations. • No pathway to meet findings. • Cannot force violator to Commission. • Making violations stick when property sales. • Violations rarely disclosed to buyers, who are then responsible for mitigation. Code and Administration Tools • Environmental Criteria Manual allows for enhanced mitigation. • Issue a Code violation. Proposed Code Language • The draft Land Development Code improved language includes: – The City Arborist charged with enforcement. – Enhanced mitigation. – If Heritage Tree illegally removed, the critical root zone must be still preserved as if the tree was still there. New tree(s) must be planted in the place of the unpermitted removal. Proposed Code Language • Gaps in proposed language – Do not remedy that violations circumvent the public hearing process. – Do not daylight removal to the public. – Still difficult for violations to stick. – Does not address removals based on tree conflict with occupied structure but then applicant submits zoning …
Versión en español a continuación. Environmental Commission Regular Meeting June 16, 2021 Environmental 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 Environmental Commission Regular Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison Kaela Champlin, (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@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 Kaela.Champlin@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 1 Reunión del Environmental Commission FECHA de la reunion (16 de junio de 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (15 de junio de 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 la junta en Kaela Champlin, (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@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 …
3800 ISLAND WAY– BOAT DOCK REPLACEMENT SP- 2021-0021D Eric Brown Hydrogeologic Reviewer Watershed Protection Department PROPERTY DATA • LAKE AUSTIN WATERSHED • WATER SUPPLY RURAL CLASSIFICATION • CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES ON SITE • COUNCIL DISTRICT 10 BACKGROUND • • • • BOAT DOCK ON THE LAKE NEAR RIMROCK BRINGING EXISTING NON-COMPLIANT DOCK INTO COMPLIANCE ADDING SECOND STORY CODE REFERENCE •TITLE 25 – LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, CHAPTER 25-8-281(C)(2)(B). VARIANCE REQUEST REQUEST TO VARY FROM LDC 25-8- 281(C)(2)(B) TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION WITHIN 150-FOOT OF CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURE (CEF) BUFFERS. Rimrock CEF VARIANCE RECOMMENDATION FINDING OF FACTS HAVE BEEN MET. STAFF RECOMMENDS THE APPROVAL OF THIS VARIANCE WITH THE CONDITION THAT ALL CONSTRUCTION BE COMPLETED BY BARGE. QUESTIONS?
ITEM FOR DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MEETING DATE: June 16, 2021 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: 3800 Island Way SP-2021-0021D NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Janis Smith, PE Janis Smith Consulting, LLC LOCATION: 3800 Island Way Austin, Texas 78746 COUNCIL DISTRICT: Council District #10 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF Eric Brown Senior Environmental Scientist Watershed Protection Department Eric.Brown@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: REQUEST: Lake Austin Watershed, Water Supply Rural Classification, Drinking Water Protection Zone Request to vary from LDC 25-8-281(C)(2)(B) to allow construction within 150-feet of Critical Environmental Feature (Rimrock) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends this variance having determined the findings of facts have been met. RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS: 1. Construction to be completed by barge. Staff Findings of Fact Watershed Protection Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Project Name & Case Number: 3800 ISLAND WAY Boat Dock Replacement SP- 2021-0021D Ordinance Standard: Watershed Protection Ordinance Variance Request: LDC 25-8-281(C)(2)(b) - To allow construction within 150 feet of a Rimrock Critical Environmental Features (CEF) Include an explanation with each applicable finding of fact. A. Land Use Commission variance determinations from Chapter 25-8-41 of the City Code: 1. The requirement will deprive the applicant of a privilege available to owners of similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous development subject to similar code requirements. Yes. A variance from 25-8-281(C)(2)(b) allowing for construction of a boat dock, shoreline access, and stabilization, has been granted for similarly situated properties with approximately contemporaneous development subject to similar code. 2. The variance: a) Is not necessitated by the scale, layout, construction method, or other design decision made by the applicant, unless the design decision provides greater overall environmental protection than is achievable without the variance; Yes. No disturbance of the rimrock CEF is proposed, all proposed construction activities are to occur downgradient of the rimrock CEFs, and construction is to occur from the lakeside by barge. The proposed construction to be performed from a barge provides greater overall environmental protection. Additionally, the applicant is providing wetland plantings that will reduce shoreline erosion and sediment-laden surface runoff from discharging into the lake. b) Is the minimum deviation from the code requirement necessary to allow a reasonable use of the property; Yes. The variance is the minimum deviation from the code requirement to allow for a reasonable use of the property. The code requires a 150-foot critical environmental feature buffer. This buffer is not being reduced. The scope of the variance is limited to allowing construction …
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
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
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 …
Versión en español a continuación. Environmental Commission Regular Meeting June 2, 2021 Environmental Commission to be held June 2, 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 1, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the June 2, 2021 Environmental Commission Regular Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison Kaela Champlin, (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@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 Kaela.Champlin@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 1 Reunión del Environmental Commission FECHA de la reunion (2 de junio de 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (1 de junio de 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 la junta en Kaela Champlin, (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@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 …
Palm District Planning Initiative Environmental Commission June 2, 2021 Content Project Background Study Area Project Scope Project Team How to Get Involved Project Background Engage stakeholders and the public to develop a shared vision for a complex, culturally rich, and rapidly transforming part of downtown Austin that includes: Palm School Palm Park Convention Center Waller Creek Red River Cultural District ESB-Mexican American Cultural Center Proposed Mexican American Heritage Corridor And more…. 4 Resolution 20190523-029 Palm School Negotiations Rainey Street District Fund Fifth Street Mexican American Heritage Corridor Convention Center Expansion District Planning Process Improved Connectivity 5 Recent Planning History Waller Creek Master Plan (2010) Downtown Austin Plan (2011) Imagine Austin (2012) Waller Creek Design Plan (2012) Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life ESB-MACC Master Plan (2018) Project Connect Vision (2019) Brush Square Master Plan (2019) UT Analysis of Convention Center Expansion (2019) Convention Center Master Plan (2013) (2015) Downtown Austin Wayfinding Update (2020) Master Plan (2013) Urban Land Institute Study of IH 35 Convention Center Master Plan (2020) …and more 6 Study Area 8 History of Study Area Long, layered history Palm School dates back to the 1890s Palm District originally part of East Austin Mexican-Americans, African- Americans and German Immigrants called Palm district home 9 PICA 21043 Austin History Center, Austin Public Library Historic Connection To East Austin 10 CO3746 Austin History Center, Austin Public Library Sir Swante Palm School 11 Sir Swante Palm School 12 waterloogreenway.org Sir Swante Palm Neighborhood Park 13 Sir Swante Palm Neighborhood Park 14 PICA 04088 Austin History Center, Austin Public Library Waller Creek 15 Waller Creek Tunnel 16 waterloogreenway.org Waterloo Greenway/Waterloo Park 17 texasfreeways.com I-35 18 texasfreeways.com I-35 19 texasfreeways.com I-35 20 I-35 21 statesman.com: Photo Credit, Jay Jannier Project Connect and Downtown Transit Station 22 Neil Kocurek Memorial Austin Convention Center 23 Brush Square/O. Henry Museum 24 Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (ESB-MACC) 25 Rainey Street Neighborhood & Historic District 26 lostinaustin.org: Photo Credit, Will Taylor Rainey Street Neighborhood & Historic District 27 Rainey Street Neighborhood & Historic District 28 Sixth Street Historic and Entertainment District 29 lostinaustin.org: Photo Credit, Will Taylor Red River Cultural District 30 Innovation District 31 KXAN.com m o c . N A X K Mexican American …
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ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, June 2, 2021 The Environmental Commission convened in a public meeting on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications via remote video conferencing. Commissioners in Attendance: Andrew Creel Pam Thompson Jennifer Bristol Katie Coyne Perry Bedford Audrey Barrett Bixler Rick Brimer Commissioners Absent: Kevin Ramberg Linda Guerrero Staff in Attendance: Brent Bellinger Kaela Champlin Chris Herrington Liz Johnston Stevie Greathouse Mark Walters CALL TO ORDER Vice-Chair Coyne called the meeting to order at 6:05 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. None 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approval of the May 19, 2021 Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes (5 minutes) A motion to approve the May 19, 2021 Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes were approved on Commissioner Bedford’s motion, Commissioner Brimer’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Guerrero and Ramberg were absent. 1 2. 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Update on Palm District Planning Initiative—Stevie Greathouse and Mark Walters, Housing and Planning Department (30 minutes) Item conducted as posted. No action taken. b. Update on Lady Bird Lake Harmful Algal Proliferation—Brent Bellinger, Environmental Scientist, Watershed Protection Department (30 minutes) Item conducted as posted. No action taken. COMMITTEE REPORTS a. Urban Forestry Committee –Pam Thompson, Linda Guerrero, Richard Brimer Kaela Champlin, Watershed Protection Department, gave an update on the Urban Forestry Committee. b. Report on the Joint Sustainability Committee – Katie Coyne Katie Coyne gave an update on the Joint Sustainability Committee. c. Report on the Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan Citizen’s Advisory Committee – Kevin Ramberg d. Report on the Joint Committee of the Environmental Commission and Parks and Recreation Board – Linda Guerrero and Pam Thompson e. Report on the South Central Waterfront Advisory Board – Linda Guerrero FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. Discuss Environmental Commission retreat scheduling and agenda items Item conducted as posted. No action taken. ADJOURNMENT Vice-Chair Coyne adjourned the meeting at 7:47 P.M. 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 before the meeting date. Please call Kaela Champlin at Watershed …
Versión en español a continuación. Environmental Commission Regular Meeting May 19, 2021 Environmental Commission to be held May 19, 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 (May 18, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the May 19, 2021 Environmental Commission Regular Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison Kaela Champlin, (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@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 Kaela.Champlin@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 1 Reunión del Environmental Commission FECHA de la reunion (19 de mayo de 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (18 de mayo de 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 la junta en Kaela Champlin, (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@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 …
Austin Civilian Conservation Corps Program Overview Environmental Commission | 04/19/2021 1 1 Background & Structure 2 ACCC Background The Austin Civilian Conservation Corps helps Austinites who have been economically impacted by COVID-19 earn income, serve their community, and gain skills that can lead to strong new careers in conservation and sustainability fields. Key points ● Created by Council Resolution 20200507-061 (May 2020). Happy 1 year anniversary! ● COVID-19 recovery workforce development program focused on green jobs, modeled (in spirit) after 1930s CCC program ● Focused on creating equitable access to low-barrier programs that provide income, support, and pathways to additional jobs/careers/training ● Run by a program team with representatives from eight departments ● Authorized to seek $2.5M - $500K from GFR and $2M from departments 2 Where We Are Now 4 Current Programs and Funding Program Area Parks, Preserves, & Wildfire Green Building and Solar Cultural Arts Community Co-creation Green Pathways COA Departments PARD, WPD, DSD, AWD, AFD Sustainability, Innovation EDD Cultural Arts, PARD Innovation PARD, WPD Partner Organizations American Youthworks, GAVA, TOOF Raasin in the Sun, Creative Action MEASURE, Build with Humanity Internal to COA Gulf Coast Carpenters and Millwrights, Community 1st Village Participants 54 Funding Level $2.81M 9 $39K 41 $143K 20+ $40K 4 $200K 108 positions | $3.232M | 2 years 5 Potential Future ACCC Programs Program Funding Partner Depts Begins Participants City positions? Greenspace and Parks Conservation - $1.598M Greenspace and Preserves Crew year two $450K PARD Stream Cleanup and Restoration Crew year two $223K WPD Green infrastructure crew Tree health team $400K WPD, PWD $450K PARD, DSD, APL Forestry/Landscaping individual placements $75K PARD, APL Wildfire Mitigation - $150K Wildfire Crew full funding year two $150K AFD, AWD FY22 Green Building and Renewable Energy - $570K Green Building & Solar Installation (2 cohorts) $70k Sustainability Residential green building and repair crew $500K HPD, DSD Circular Economy and Resource Recovery - $2.08M Circular economy apprenticeship program $550K ARR, EDD Community PC Repair Program expansion $670K Digital Inclusion COA office and equipment repair team $750K ARR (possibly BSD) FY21 Scale the Building Services Surplus Program $110K BSD Community Engagement and Preparedness - $700K Climate emergency and mutual aid corps $500K EDD, Sustainability Environmental project info community outreach $200K WPD FY22 FY22 FY21 Fy21 FY22 FY21 FY21 FY21 FY21 FY21 FY21 FY21 8-10 8-10 8-10 7 3 8-10 18 8-10 50 40 5 1 100 15 Y (1) Y …
Memorandum To: Boards and Commissions From: Greg Meszaros, Director, Austin Water Date: May 4, 2021 Subject: Board and Commission and Citizen Review of new Growth-related Capital Improvement Projects in Drinking Water Protection Zone The Austin City Council approved an amendment to Austin Water’s (AW) Financial Policy No. 8 to provide for enhanced Board and Commission and citizen reviews of AW’s new growth-related capital improvement projects (CIP) located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone (DWPZ). This ordinance (No. 20130117-017) took effect on January 28, 2013 and as part of the 2021 annual budget process, AW is presenting the new growth-related projects to Boards and Commissions as set forth in the ordinance. The revised 2013 Financial Policy No. 8 reads as follows: Capital improvement projects for new water and wastewater treatment plants, capital expansions, and growth-related projects that are located in the Drinking Water Protection Zone (DWPZ) will be identified and submitted, as part of the annual budget process, to the following Boards and Commissions: Water and Wastewater Commission, Resource Management Commission, Environmental Board, Planning Commission, and the Zoning and Platting Commission. These Boards and Commissions will review growth-related DWPZ capital projects spending plans, obtain Board and Commission and citizen input, review consistency with Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan, review effect on growth within the DWPZ, and make recommendations on project approval for inclusion in Austin Water Utility’s 5-year capital spending plans. This summer, AW representatives will be distributing a brief report to the Commissions on the CIP projects located in the DWPZ related to the financial policy. Attachments: CIP Projects Summary CIP Projects Supplemental Information and Map 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. Austin Water Infrastructure Management Financial Policy No. 8 Drinking Water Protection Zone Projects Summary FY22-26 CIP Plan Development Each year, as part of the City of Austin Budget approval process, Austin Water submits a plan for the capital improvements program (CIP) spending for the upcoming five-year period. Austin Water’s FY22-26 CIP Plan includes projects located across the Austin metropolitan area, including the Drinking Water Protection Zone (DWPZ). In compliance with Austin Water’s Financial Policy No. 8, the capital improvement projects for new water and wastewater treatment plants, capital expansions, and growth related projects that are located in the DWPZ are presented below for consideration by City of Austin Boards …
BYLAWS OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION ARTICLE 1. NAME. The name of the commission is Environmental Commission. ARTICLE 2. PURPOSE AND DUTIES. The purpose of the Environmental Commission is to: (A) review and analyze the policies relating to the environmental quality of the city, to act as an advisory commission to the city council, the city manager, and the department in their efforts to oversee the protection and integrity of the natural environment, protect and preserve public and private trees, promote growth management and land use planning, minimize degradation of water resources, protect downstream areas, and promote recreation opportunities and environmental awareness and advise and recommend on any issue which the commission determines necessary or advisable for the enhancement and stewardship of the urban forest both public and private. (B) assist the city council, the city manager, and the department in studying, promoting and enforcing environmental protection policies to assure the health, safety, welfare and quality of life of all citizens within the City's incorporated boundaries as well as those within its extraterritorial jurisdiction where the boundaries apply. (C) oversee the development and implementation of a comprehensive plan for the planting, maintenance, and replacement of trees in the City’s jurisdiction, and revise the plan as necessary. When a portion of the plan has been developed and established, it shall be submitted to the city council for adoption before implementation. (D) advise the city council, the city manager, and the department concerning policies, projects, and programs that affect the quality of life or have the potential to affect the environment, including those that relate to or affect: (1) water quality: (a) watershed protection; (b) urban runoff; (c) innovative wastewater treatment; (d) regional wastewater treatment; (e) improvement and protection of the Colorado River and the Edwards Aquifer; and (f) wastewater irrigation; (2) growth management and land use planning: (a) municipal utility district review; (b) capital improvement project review; and (c) the comprehensive plan; (3) construction controls for erosion and sedimentation; (4) City environmental policies regarding monitoring and enforcement; (5) solid waste disposal plan alternatives; (6) watershed protection: (a) flood control; (b) erosion control; (c) water quality; and (d) utility management; (7) roadway planning; (8) beautification; (9) recreation resources; (10) public education on environmental matters; (11) hazardous waste materials management; (12) revegetation and landscaping; (13) air quality; (14) noise abatement; and (15) all matters pertaining to the City’s urban forest, including public and private …
M E T R O P O L I TA N V I S I O N P L A N ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING MAY 19, 2021 AGENDA 1. Introduction 2. Site Analysis and Needs Assessment Report Overview 3. Discussion 4. Goals and Guiding Principals | 1 Site Analysis and Needs Assessment INTRODUCTION TEAM OVERVIEW City of Austin Design Workshop Prime Consultant Landscape Architecture/Urban Planning Community & Key Stakeholders Engagement & Equity Economics Environmental, Ecology & Land Use Historical Preservation & Cultural Resources Infrastructure CD&P Buie & Co. Kardia Advisory Group HR&A Charlie McCabe Consulting Majestic Services, Inc Siglo Group Drenner Group MuseWork Limbacher & Godfrey Nelson/Nygaard GarzaEMC Encotech Altura Solutions | 3 Site Analysis and Needs Assessment CLIENT/TAG OVERVIEW Client Group Technical Advisory Group Parks and Recreation Department City of Austin Ricardo Soliz Gregory Montes Megan Eckard Justin Schneider Kasey Corpus PARD ATD Public Works Watershed Protection Office of Real Estate Services Marketing and Communications Office Austin Water Austin Energy Management Services Austin Resource Recovery Cap Metro TXDOT | 4 Site Analysis and Needs Assessment SCHEDULE SMALL GROUP DISCUSSIONS PROJECT KICK-OFF FEB 1ST COMMUNITY MEETING #1 INTRO TO THE PROJECT COMMUNITY MEETING #3 ALTERNATIVES COMMUNITY MEETING #5 (IF NEEDED) FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR TAG KICK-OFF MEETING COMMUNITY MEETING #2 PROGRAMMING COMMUNITY MEETING #4 DRAFT PLAN FINAL VISION PLAN Strategic Kick-Off and Project Initiation Site and Contextural Analysis and Data Project Meetings Stakeholder/Community Participation City Staff, Public Review/Boards, Commissions, Council Review Vision Plan Report Preparation Project Work Plan Kick-Off Meeting Site Analysis and Needs Assessment Report Project Meetings Materials Community Outreach and Draft Vision Plan Presentation of the Site Analysis and Stakeholder Contract Engagement Plan Final Draft Vision Plan Document Technical Advisory Group Meetings Needs Assessment Report List Meeting Minutes and Summaries Community Engagement and Outreach Presentation of Final Draft Vision Plan Document to City Commission, Progress Reports Presentation of the Site Analysis and Needs Boards, City Manager and City Council Provide a Needs Assessment Report Preliminary Vision Plan Concepts Final Vision Plan Document Assessment Report to City Commission, Boards, City Manager and City Council Community Wide Survey | 5 Site Analysis and Needs Assessment SITE ANALYSIS AND NEEDS ASSESSMENT REPORT REGIONAL CONTEXT RED BUD ISLE C O L O R A D O R I V E R UT AUSTIN K E E R C L A O …
