REGULAR MEETING OF THE ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION AUGUST 14, 2024 6:00 PM AUSTIN ENERGY HEADQUARTERS/SHUDDE FATH CONFERENCE ROOM 4815 MUELLER BLVD AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission maybe participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register contact Gustavo Valle, at Gustavo.Valle@AustinTexas.gov or via phone at 512-974-4350. AGENDA Members: Gerry Acuna, Chair Ian Steyaert, Vice Chair Melissa Caudle Cathy Gattuso Caitlin Griffith Amanda Masino Craig Nazor Melissa Rothrock Katrina Scheihing Vacant Vacant CALL MEETING TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Special Called Zero Waste Advisory Commission meeting on July 22, 2024. ACTION ITEMS STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Discussion and action on the Annual Internal Review of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission for July 2023 through June 2024. 3. Staff briefing on Keep Austin Beautiful Education Outreach Program by Rodney Ahart, Chief Executive Officer for Keep Austin Beautiful. 4. Staff briefing on proposed amendments to Department Administrative Rules for Single Family Homes by Jason McCombs, Strategic Initiatives Manager 5. Staff briefing on the status of Austin Resource Recovery Operational and Administrative projects as well as public outreach efforts by Richard McHale, Director of Austin Resource Recovery. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Gustavo Valle at Austin Resource Recovery, at (512) 974-4350 or email Gustavo.Valle@AustinTexas.gov , for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Electric Utility Commission, please contact Gustavo Valle at (512) 974-4350 4350 or via email Gustavo.Valle@AustinTexas.gov or Claudia Quiroz at Claudia.Quiroz@AustinTexas.gov at (512) 974-1987 or via email at Claudia.Quiroa@AustinTexas.gov.
Keep Austin Beautiful Making a difference one project at a time… Volunteerism is our foundation… How many hours of community service did Keep Austin Beautiful volunteers contribute to the city in 2023? a. 10,000 b. 15,000 c. 20,000 Answer: 24,767 hours of community service Equivalent to 1,032 days or 2.8 years FUN FACT: 9,228 volunteers engaged Approximately the population size of Woodway, Texas. About Us ● Founded in 1985 We inspire and educate all Austinites to volunteer together, clean spaces, waterways, and reduce waste every day. beautify green ● Mission ● Vision For Austin to be the cleanest, most beautiful community. 39 Years of Service 25 Tons Litter Removed 2.7 Tons Recycling Collected Community Cleanups Adopt-a-Street Keep Austin Beautiful Day Litter Characterization Survey* The conducted annually. Characterization Litter Survey is The city council districts were used as the boundaries for each area. Within each area (district), five sites of ½ mile to 1 mile in length were chosen to survey for a total of 50 sites. The areas were scored on a one-to-four-point scale: 1. Minimal or No Litter Slightly Littered 2. Littered 3. Extremely Littered 4. In 2024, the litter scores ranged from 1.27 to 2.8 for the areas surveyed. *Community Appearance Index, Keep America Beautiful Generation Zero 735 events 148 schools 11,004 unique students 4.95 out of a 5-point scale on teacher evaluations Student Demographics 2023-2024 African American American Indian Asian Hispanic Pacific Islander Two or more races White *Austin ISD Data 6% .3% 7% 48% .7% 5% 33% 2023-2024 SCHOOL DESIGNATIONS 42% 58% Title-1 Non Title-1 Weekly eNewsletter Clean Streets Day September 21, 2024 Austin Recycles Day November 15, 2024 Questions? THANK YOU! Rodney Ahart Rodney@keepaustinbeautiful.org www.keepaustinbeautiful.org
Proposed Department Rule Amendments for Residential Collections Jason McCombs, Division Manager August 2024 What are administrative rules? Administrative Rules assist a Department of the City of Austin in the implementation, administration, and enforcement of City of Austin Code and operating requirements of the Department. Austin Code § 15-6-3(B) requires ARR to present proposed rule changes to the Zero Waste Advisory Commission for consideration and recommendation to City Council. City Council will approve, modify or disapprove of the proposed rule.” Department Administrative Rules are online at: library.municode.com/TX/Austin City Rule Adoption Process Staff develops draft rule Review of proposed rule by city attorney Notice filed with city clerk 31-day public comment period Speak Up Austin Appeal to City Manager (if needed) Notice Filed With City Clerk for Adoption of amendment Department response to comments City Code – Title 1, Chapter 1-2 Proposed ARR Rule Amendment Process Aug Aug/Sept Sept Oct Nov Present Proposed Department Rule Amendment to ZWAC Proposed Rule Posted to Speak Up Austin. 30 Day Minimum Staff Review of Comments Present Draft Department Rule Amendment to ZWAC for consideration Council Consideration of Department Rule Amendment Current Identified Department Rule Amendments Residential Services Rule Revisions (starting summer 2024) 1. Single Family Residential Collection Services (4.1 & New Section 4.2) – clarify rules related single family residences 2. Small Multi-family Residential Collection Services (New section, 4.3) – new section to clarify rules related to residences with 2-4 dwelling units. 3. Commercial Collection Services (Existing 4.2, to be moved to 4.4) – clarify services provided to commercial customers. 4. Placement of Carts for Collection (6.1) – amend set out times to align with department practices and other changes related to collection of carts. 5. Trash Collection Guidelines, Recycling Guidelines, Organics Collection Guidelines (7.1, 7.3, 7.6) – amend rules to reflect department practices 6. Bulk Item Collection Guidelines, Brush Collection Guidelines (7.7 & 7.8) – align rules to accommodate on-call collection and other collection guidelines Universal Recycling Ordinance Rule Revisions (fall 2024 or winter 2024-2025) a. Universal Recycling Ordinance Waiver Process and Compliance and Enforcement (8.11 and 8.12) – amend rules to align with department compliance staff procedure Proposed Rule Amendment for Residential Collection Services 4.1 4.1 4.1.1 4.1.2 4.1.3 4.1.4 4.1.5 4.1.6 Residential Collection Services Aligns definition of single-family residence served by ARR with code Identifies current method used by staff to determine the number of dwelling units at a property Consolidated cart …
City of Austin Austin Resource Recovery Chapter 15-6 Administrative Rules 4.0 GENERAL INFORMATION FOR CITY-PROVIDED SERVICES 4.1 Residential Collection Services 4.1 “Residential Collection Services” is amended to repeal and replace 4.1 to read: 4.1 The City of Austin provides service to residential premises with less than five dwelling units within service boundaries of Austin’s full purpose jurisdiction. These premises must use City collection services and be assessed fees. 4.1.1 All residential properties with less than five dwelling units within the Department’s service boundaries as approved through city council (including but not limited to portions of the extra-territorial jurisdiction (ETJ), annexed areas, and Austin full purpose city limits) must use department curbside collection services, and pay the approved rates, as provided by the Department, unless exempted in writing by the Director. 4.1.1 The number of dwellings units or customers on a premises shall be determined by the number of electric utility meters billed on that premises by the City of Austin (Austin Energy). 4.1.2 Any customers receiving services from the Department must comply with the applicable sections of these Rules. 4.1.2 Collection carts are the property of the City of Austin and shall remain at the premises assigned by the City. Carts shall be provided in alignment with approved fees. 4.1.2.1 All fees for trash, recycling, and compost carts shall be combined as part of one service. Customers are prohibited from separating recycling and compost fees from trash fees. 4.1.2.2 Multiple trash cart sizes shall be provided to customers for selection. Fees shall be assessed based on the size (capacity) of the cart. This system is referred to as Pay-As-You-Throw (PAYT). 4.1.2.3 Additional trash carts may be requested by a customer for a fee. If there is a need for a second trash cart, the first trash cart shall be 96- gallon. 4.1.2.4 New customers must request a change to a trash cart size within 60 calendar days after the City established cart service at the premises. At 61 calendar days, or later, a request to modify trash cart sizes will be subject to a fee. 4.1.3 Regardless of occupancy, premises will be charged the cart fee if a cart is present. Premises that are not occupied may have their carts removed by calling the Utility Contact Center (UCC) at 512-494-9400 or dialing 3-1-1 to request a cart pickup. Once the carts have been removed, the cart fee will be removed …
ARR Solicitation Updates As of August 5, 2024 ZWAC Meeting August 14, 2024 Preparing for Council: • N/A Published: • Compost Processing Services: The Contractor shall provide complete processing, sorting, and composting of organics, yard waste, food scraps, and food-/oil-soiled compostable paper, as well as marketing services to include detailed data reporting to support the City’s residential curbside compost materials collection services. Link to the current contract. Expected to be Published Within 90 days: • Curbside Textiles Collection Program: The Contractor shall develop and implement an all-inclusive curbside soft textile recyclable materials collection services program that will not compete with charitable donation centers. Link to the current contract. Definitions: CCO CO-OP (Capital Contracting Office): Administers the procurement of professional and construction services. (Cooperative Contract): A contract that has been competitively bid and issued by another government or purchasing alliance with the intention of sharing it with other governmental entities. (Interlocal Agreement): A collaborative contract between local government entities (for example, ARR and a county, state, or school district) to provide more efficient and less costly services, where any payments are made from current revenues. (Invitation for Bid): Formal bidding documents inviting suppliers to submit pricing for goods or services. (Request for Information): Used to obtain industry input, feedback, or reactions from potential suppliers prior to issuing a solicitation. (Request for Quotation): Informal request to suppliers to provide quotes on specific goods or services. (Request for Qualifications): Formal solicitation used when qualifications are the main criteria for professional services. (Request for Proposals): Formal request for a supplier to provide a solution and cost estimate to a complex need. ILA IFB RFI RFQ RFQS RFP Page 1 of 1 Zero Waste Advisory Commission Meeting - August 2024 Single Stream Recycling Statistical Report FY24: October thru June Texas Disposal Systems (TDS) and Balcones Resources, Inc. (BRI) Month and Year Contractor Tons Delivered Contractor Payments Net Value to the City Landfill Cost Avoidance Revenue Processing Cost Net Value Net Amount * Due/(Owed) $ per ton value Cost Per Ton Total October 2023 November 2023 December 2023 January 2024 February 2024 March 2024 April 2024 May 2024 June 2024 July 2024 August 2024 September 2024 1,594.08 2,841.29 4,435.37 1,439.59 3,288.63 4,728.22 1,033.19 3,821.65 4,854.84 2,480.15 2,604.89 5,085.04 1,985.79 2,342.12 4,327.91 1,697.17 2,524.55 4,221.72 2,243.59 2,349.83 4,593.42 1,456.07 3,160.17 4,616.24 1,620.60 2,371.62 3,992.22 Total Total Total Total Total Total Total Total Total TDS …
1. ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, August 14, 2024 The Zero Waste Advisory Commission convened in a REGULAR meeting on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at Austin Energy Headquarters, 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, Texas 78723. Chair Acuna called the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:13 p.m. Commissioners Commissioner Cathy Gattuso; Commissioner Craig Nazor Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Ian Steyaert, Vice Chair; Commissioner Melissa Rothrock in Attendance: Gerry Acuna, Chair; Commissioner Melissa Caudle; PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Special Called Meeting on July 22, 2024. The motion approving the minutes of the Special Called Zero Waste Advisory Commission meeting of July 22, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Nazor’s motion, Commissioner Caudle’s second on a (6-0) vote with Commissioners Masino and Griffith absent. Discussion and action on the Annual Internal Review of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission for July 2023 through June 2024. The motion to recommend the Annual Internal Review of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission for July 2023 through June 2024 as presented on August 14, 2024 was approved on Commissioner Nazor’s motion, Commissioner Gattuso’s second on a 6-0 vote with Commissioners Masino and Griffith absent. ACTION ITEMS 2. 1 STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing on Keep Austin Beautiful Education Outreach Program by Rodney Ahart, Chief Executive Officer for Keep Austin Beautiful. The presentation was made by Rodney Ahart, Chief Executive Officer for Keep Austin Beautiful. Staff briefing on proposed amendments to Department Administrative Rules for Single Family Homes by Jason McCombs, Strategic Initiatives Manager The presentation was made by Jason McCombs, Strategic Initiatives Division Manager of Austin Resource Recovery. Staff briefing on the status of Austin Resource Recovery operational and administrative projects as well as public outreach efforts by Richard McHale, Director of Austin Resource Recovery. The presentation was made by Richard McHale, Director of Austin Resource Recovery. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • ZWAC Committees • Austin Resource Recovery and Electric Vehicle Fleet • Code Compliance Presentation • Austin Energy Green Building Presentation ADJOURNMENT Chair Acuna adjourned the meeting at 7:11 p.m. without objection. The minutes were unanimously approved at the October 9, 2024, meeting on Commissioner Nazor’s motion, Commissioner Gattuso second on a 6-0 vote. 3. 4. 5. 2
