ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 Austin History Center (C05767, PICA 24201, PICA 29995); Chen Chen Wu; City of Austin Planning Process HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Michelle Benavides Mary Jo Galindo*1 Jolene Kiolbassa 1 Debra Murphy 2 Misael Ramos* 1 JuanRaymon Rubio 2 Bob Ward 1 Noel Bridges 1 Jerry Garcia 1 Kevin Koch Robin Orlowski 2 Mary Reed* 1 Maria Solis* 1 Caroline Wright 1 Julia Brookins* Hanna Huang* 1 Kelechi Madubuko 1 Leslie Ornelas 1 Lori Renteria 1 Erin Waelder 1 Amalia Carmona 2 Linda Y. Jackson Brenda Malik Emily Payne Gilbert Rivera 1 Brita Wallace* 1 Ursula A. Carter Meghan King* Alyson McGee 1 Rocio Peña-Martinez* *Drafting Committee member 1 Phase 1 only 2 Phase 2 only Plan Vision Historic preservation in Austin actively engages communities in protecting and sharing important places and stories. Preservation uses the past to create a shared sense of belonging and to shape an equitable, inclusive, sustainable, and economically vital future for all. Joe’s Bakery, anonymous, Amy Moreland/ Austin’s Atlas Plan Goals 107 recommendations 1. Tell Austin’s full history 9. Proactively identify important places 2. Recognize cultural heritage 10. Follow good designation practices 3. Preserve archaeological resources 11. Support stewardship of community 4. Stabilize communities assets 5. Support environmental sustainability 12. Be strategic with review 6. Make preservation more accessible 13. Protect historic resources 7. Support people doing the work 14. Implement the plan collaboratively 8. Engage new partners What We Preserve Images, clockwise from top left: Parade and mural unveiling (The Austin Chronicle), San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation Think broadly. • Recognize Austin’s rich and complex history through active listening, inclusive research, and interpretation • Better recognize and protect legacy businesses, murals, and archaeological resources • Use preservation tools to support displacement prevention and environmental sustainability Who Preserves Invite and support. • Engage new partners and audiences • Help community members access knowledge and resources • Support homeowners and tenants, craftspeople, commissioners, and staff Images, clockwise from top left: Bertha Rendon Delgado, San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation, Austin Asian American Film Festival How We Preserve Be strategic and effective. • Update designation criteria to reflect modern standards • Support the stewards of Austin’s historic properties • Be strategic with review • Improve enforcement processes • Implement the plan collaboratively Selected Recommendations 20) Streamline and expedite the development review process for projects that support the retention of historic-age properties. (19) …
To: From: Date: Zero Waste Advisory Commission Richard McHale, Director, Aus(cid:415)n Resource Recovery September 11, 2024 Subject: Director’s Monthly Report to the Zero Waste Advisory Commission MoveOutATX 2024 Recap MoveOutATX 2024 took place from July 27-31, 2024. This event, a partnership between Austin Resource Recovery, the UT Office of Sustainability, and the UT Office of the Dean of Students, sets up temporary donation stations to help students living off- campus keep gently used items out of the landfill during the end-of-July move-out period. This year, the event had seven donation stations scattered around West Campus. The City collaborated with six reuse organizations to collect, process, and redistribute all the donated materials: Austin Area Urban League, Austin Creative Reuse, Arms of Hope, Goodwill Central Texas, Salvation Army Family Stores, and UT Outpost. The Free Furniture Market, where furniture donated at MoveOutATX donation stations is made available for anyone to take for free, celebrated its third year. Event Highlights: full. Material Collected: 60,227.79 lbs (30.11 tons) – equivalent to 634.72 cubic yards, or approximately 4.5 semi-truck trailers Donation Station Drop-offs: 1,044 Free Furniture Market: Re-homed 641 pieces of furniture and welcomed 1,039 visitors over six days. Since its founding in 2018, MoveOutATX has diverted 253 tons of material from the landfill, representing an estimated economic value of almost $600,000. Multi-family Composting In September 2023, City Council approved amendments to the Universal Recycling Ordinance (URO) that will require composting access at multi-family properties in Austin. This policy change will be in effect on October 1, 2024. Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) conducted educational event with the Austin Apartment Association, sent all multi-family property owners and managers letters and e-mails to notify them of the ordinance change. Additional mailed letters will be sent to all multi-family property managers in October. More information at: austintexas.gov/multifamilycompost. Universal Recycling Ordinance New Online Survey and Database Each year over 15,000 business, food permit holders, and multi-family properties are required to report to the City how they are meeting the zero waste ordinance requirements of the Universal Recycling Ordinance in their recycling plans. This information is primarily collected from affected properties thru a public-facing webpage (called a survey) that then feeds the entered data into a database. This data is used by City staff for internal performance measures, to identify trends for educational needs, and identify non-compliant properties for follow up. Since 2012, the City has used …
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
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION JULY 22, 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: Gary 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 Zero Waste Advisory Commission meeting on May 08, 2024. 2. Discussion and action regarding a recommendation on the FY 2024/25 Austin Resource 3. Discussion and action on the Annual Internal Review of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission for July 2023 through June 2024. ACTION ITEMS Recovery Budget. STAFF BRIEFINGS Financial Manager. 4. Staff briefing on the FY 2024/25 Austin Resource Recovery Budget by Victoria Rieger, 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.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Zero Waste Advisory Commission Recommendation Number 20240722-002 Recommendation to Support Austin Resource Recovery FY25 Budget Proposal WHEREAS, It is the Responsibility of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission to review, evaluate and make recommendations to City Council, City Management and City Staff regarding policies concerning solid waste, recycling, organic and heavy brush collection pursuant to its Zero Waste Master Plan Goals; and WHEREAS, Implementation and/ or adherence to City policies must be reflected in the process of planning for future disposal; and diversion challenges within the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas and supporting Austin Resource Recovery (ARR), who is responsible for implementing such Policies and Operations; and WHEREAS, Unprecedented pandemic and weather events since 2020 have greatly impacted the logistical and financial challenges associated with the daily course of waste and recycling collection throughout the greater Travis, Williamson and Hays County areas; and WHEREAS, In 2000 the City of Austin adopted a comprehensive Master Plan for future garbage, recycling, organic and brush collection within the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas area; and WHEREAS, The City of Austin has grown dramatically in population, development and competitiveness over the past five years and is in need of disposal options in the northern portion of Austin, Travis County, Texas; and WHEREAS, The 2024-25 Austin Resource Recovery Budget recommendation is stressed to provide competitive compensation for support and collection staff and for the development of a much more efficient and cost effective North Austin Transfer and Hazardous Waste facility which will minimize employee attrition and provide much needed disposal, recycling and hazardous waste drop off options for north, northeast and west Austin residents seeking more comprehensive garbage, recycling, household hazardous waste and organic and brush disposal and collection options; and WHEREAS, It is the goal of the Commission to more closely adhere to our Zero Waste Master Plan's diversion goals while acknowledging the future financial demands of unforeseen weather and environmental events facing ARR in meeting these evolving responsibilities beginning with the 2024-2025 Budget cycle; Now Therefore, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Zero Waste Advisory Commission respectfully asks City Management and City Council to formally consider the financial implications of addressing the City of Austin's current and unforeseen needs associated with the responsible implementation of ARR's daily waste, recycling, heavy brush and organic recycling collection operations by responsibly increasing ARR's Reserve Fund Balance to meet at a minimum a …
To: From: Date: Zero Waste Advisory Commission Richard McHale, Director, Aus�n Resource Recovery July 22, 2024 Subject: Director’s Monthly Report to the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Deannexation Impact on Austin Resource Recovery In accordance with Texas Legislation HB3053, enacted during the 88th Legislative session in 2023, Lost Creek and an area near Blue Goose Road will no longer receive municipal waste services from Austin Resource Recovery (ARR). As a result, it is necessary to remove all City-provided refuse, organics, and recycling carts from the neighborhood. Through its subcontractor, Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) will facilitate the removal of approximately 3,500 carts located at homes within the impacted areas. ARR is coordinating with other city departments and the community to ensure a smooth transition. The expected annual revenue loss from discontinuing these services is estimated at $579,000. We understand that this change may cause inconvenience and are committed to providing as much support as possible during this period. Multi-family Composting In September 2023, City Council approved amendments to the Universal Recycling Ordinance (URO) that will require composting access at multi-family properties in Austin. This policy change will be effective on October 1, 2024. Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) sent all multi-family property owners and managers letters in May and e-mails in June to notify them of the ordinance change. More information at: https://www.austintexas.gov/multifamilycompost. Circular Austin Accelerator Austin’s Circular Accelerator aims to help local entrepreneurs turn their ideas of achieving a waste-free world into social impact enterprises. From May thru August, 10 entrepreneurs are receiving no-cost technical business training and coaching to help refine their business concepts. They will be required to attend six workshops, a mix of in-person and virtual. In-person workshops will be held at City of Austin Economic Development offices in District 3. The program will culminate in a soft pitch on August 15, where the top 3 will receive entry to compete at Circular Showcase in late August for prize money. Learn more at: https://www.austintexas.gov/circularshowcase. Fix-It Austin Fix-It Austin, an initiative of Austin Resource Recovery’s Circular Economy Team, will host a series of repair-related workshops and Fix-It Clinics at APL branches and PARD facilities. On July 16, there will be a Community PC Program event where staff and interns will help teens discover the inner workings of laptops through hands-on disassembly and troubleshooting. This workshop is designed for 13–18-year-olds. Learn more and register at https://www.austintexas.gov/fixit. MoveOutATX The sixth-annual MoveOutATX takes …
1. ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, July 22, 2024 The Zero Waste Advisory Commission convened in a SPECIAL CALLED meeting on Monday, July 22, 2024, at Austin Energy Headquarters, 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, Texas 78723. Chair Acuna called the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Gerry Acuna, Chair; Ian Steyaert, Vice Chair; Commissioner Melissa Caudle; Commissioner Craig Nazor Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Commissioner Amanda Masino; Commissioner Melissa Rothrock PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES ACTION ITEMS 2. Approve the minutes of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Special Called Meeting on July 22, 2024. The motion approving the minutes of the Regular Zero Waste Advisory Commission meeting of July 22, 204, were approved on Commissioner Nazor’s motion, Commissioner Steyaert’s second on a (6-0) vote with Commissioners Gattuso, Griffith and Scheihing absent. Discussion and action regarding a recommendation on the FY 2024/25 Austin Resource Recovery Budget. The motion to recommend the FY 2024-25 Austin Resource Recovery budget as presented on July 23, 2024 was approved on Commissioner Steyaert’s motion, Commissioner Nazor’s second on a 6-0 vote with Commissioners Gattuso, Griffith and Scheihing absent. 1 Discussion and action on the Annual Internal Review of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission for July 2023 through June 2024. The Commissioners discussed the annual review but no action was taken. STAFF BRIEFINGS 4. Staff briefing on the FY 2024/25 Austin Resource Recovery Budget by Victoria Rieger, Financial Division Manager. The presentation was made by Victoria Rieger, Financial Division Manager from 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 • Keep Austin Beautiful Program Overview Presentation • Austin Resource Recovery and Electric Vehicle Fleet • Code Compliance Presentation ADJOURNMENT Chair Acuna adjourned the meeting at 7:06 p.m. without objection. The minutes were unanimously approved at the August 14, 2024, meeting on Commissioner Nazor’s motion, Commissioner Caudle second on a 6-0 vote. 3. 5. 2
RGULAR MEETING of the ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION MAY 8, 2024, 6:00 PM CITY HALL ROOM 1001 301 W 2ND ST AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the BOARD/COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via 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 by telephone. To register to speak remotely, please reach out to Gustavo Valle at Gustavo.Valle@AustinTexas.gov (512.974.4350) or Claudia Quiroz at Claudia.Quiroz@AustinTexas.gov (512.974.1987). CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Amanda Masino Mayor Madeline Jasper District 1 Melissa Rothrock District 2 Katrina Scheihing District 3 Melissa Caudle District 4 Caitlin Griffith District 5 Cathy Gattuso District 6 Craig Nazor District 7 Ian Steyaert (Vice-Chair) District 8 Gerry Acuna (Chair) District 10 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 3 speakers signed up no later than noon the day before the meeting will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. 2. 3. 5. 6. 7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION ITEMS Approve the minutes of the ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING on April 24, 2024. Presentation and Discussion of Equity-Based Preservation Plan – Cara Bertron Review and Discussion of Director’s Report (Northeast Service Center, Zero Waste Youth Education Program, Rental Trucks, Cart Cleaning, Solar Lease Agreement at FM812, Solicitations Updates, Performance Reports, and Statistical Reports) – Richard McHale DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Approve a recommendation to renew funding in the amount of $1,150,000 for Zero Waste Youth Education Program – Victoria Rieger Approve Recommendation to support Austin Resource Recovery FY25 Budget Proposal Approve a recommendation to provide funding in the amount of $596,400 for Big Truck Rentals LLC – Lionel Benford Approve the negotiation and execution of the Northeast Service Center by the Austin Public Facilities Corporation – Richard McHale FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT 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 access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least two days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please …
To: From: Date: May 8, 2024 Zero Waste Advisory Commission Richard McHale, Director, Aus�n Resource Recovery Subject: Director’s Monthly Report to the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Community Bulk Dropoff On Saturday April 27th, 2024, Litter Abatement held a community bulk drop-off in the Colony Park neighborhood. The drop-off event gives citizens an opportunity to bring bulk items to predetermined locations for collection by ARR refuse trucks. The materials collected must be in line with the collectable residential bulk items. During the 8-hour event, crews collected 6.25 tons of bulk and .62 tons of tires. The next event will be held on Saturday, July 27th, 2024. Solar Leasing Contract at FM812 Landfill ARR is working with Austin Energy (AE) to install solar at the FM812 landfill located at 10108 FM812. AE plans to apply for Inflation Reduction Act incentives to fund part of this project. AE will lease capped surfaces in post-closure care permitted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). AE selected a vendor, CS Energy, through a competitive Request for Proposal process. AE will take the selection to their Electric Utility Commission in May and City Council in June for approval. ARR composed a draft lease agreement that is currently in review by the Financial Services Department and AE. AE is reviewing the terms of the agreement, which include paying a monthly rent, providing reimbursement for Watershed Protection’s quarterly drainage fees for the added impervious cover and installing a fence around the landfill cells used for solar. Zero Waste Youth Education Contract Austin Resource Recovery will present an RCA for a new Zero Waste Youth Education contract at ZWAC on May 8. This contract will provide students from kindergarten through 12th grade an interactive and educational outreach program that focuses on zero waste concepts and sustainability, in support of the City’s zero waste goal. Outreach programs such as these are essential in educating students of all ages and, by extension, their families about zero waste. This contract will replace the current contract, which will expire June 16, 2024. The recommended contractor is the current provider of these services. If this contract is not awarded, Austin Resource Recovery will miss the opportunity to provide consistent, engaging programs to young Austinites through their schools and community groups. Northeast Service Center Financial Services Department - Redevelopment Services presented an update to the Austin Public Facility Corporation on May 1, 2024, on …
ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION | MAY 8, 2024 Austin History Center (C05767, PICA 24201, PICA 29995); Chen Chen Wu; City of Austin Why This Matters Changing city POP. Changing preservation field Existing preservation plan adopted Pixels, City of Austin, Austin History Center (PICA 36924), City of San Antonio Why This Matters for Sustainability • It can take 10-80 years for a new energy-efficient building to recoup the embodied energy lost when an older building is demolished. • Rehabilitating older buildings reduces landfill waste. • Reducing demolitions helps avoid negative public health impacts, preserve market-affordable housing, and create jobs. Community-Based Process 12 months 1,100 working group hours Input from 300+ people Icons from the Noun Project: Community by Gan Khoon Lay, focus group by mikicon, committee by Adrien Coquet Community-Based Process “Being part of the working group was a great experience mainly because the members had diverse backgrounds, but the same goal. It was a rare learning experience.” Michelle Benavides Ursula A. Carter Linda Y. Jackson Brenda Malik Emily Payne Gilbert Rivera 1 Brita Wallace* 1 Justin Bragiel 2 Mary Jo Galindo* Meghan King* Alyson McGee 1 Rocio Peña-Martinez* JuanRaymon Rubio 2 Bob Ward 1 Noel Bridges 1 Jerry Garcia 1 Jolene Kiolbassa 1 Debra Murphy 2 Misael Ramos* Maria Solis* 1 Caroline Wright 1 *Drafting Committee member 1 Phase 1 only 2 Phase 2 only Julia Brookins* Ben Goudy 2 Kevin Koch Robin Orlowski 2 Mary Reed* 1 Erin Waelder 1 Amalia Carmona 2 Hanna Huang* 1 Kelechi Madubuko Leslie Ornelas 1 Lori Renteria 1 Equity-Based Preservation Plan REVIEWING THE DRAFT Neal Douglass, Oct. 1949, ND-49-346-02, Austin History Center, Austin Public Library. Plan Vision Historic preservation in Austin actively engages communities in protecting and sharing important places and stories. Preservation uses the past to create a shared sense of belonging and to shape an equitable, inclusive, sustainable, and economically vital future for all. Joe’s Bakery, anonymous, Amy Moreland/ Austin’s Atlas Draft Plan Goals 1. Tell Austin’s full history 9. Proactively identify important places 2. Recognize cultural heritage 10. Follow good designation practices 3. Preserve archaeological resources 11. Support stewardship of community 4. Stabilize communities assets 5. Support environmental sustainability 12. Be strategic with review 6. Engage communities equitably 13. Protect historic resources 7. Support people doing the work 14. Implement the plan collaboratively 8. Engage new partners What We Preserve Parade and mural unveiling (The Austin Chronicle), San Antonio Office …
