REGULAR MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2024, 5:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE, RM. 1203 AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the HIV PLANNING COUNCIL may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: Click here to join the meeting Public comment will be allowed online via Teams or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either online 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, call or email the Office of Support, (512) 972-5841, hivplanningcouncil@austintexas.gov CURRENT HIV PLANNING COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Kelle’ Martin, Chair Marquis Goodwin, Vice-Chair, conflicted Zachery Garay, GMCS Committee Chair, conflicted Ashley Garling, FASPNA Committee Chair Kristina McRae-Thompson AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 6/3/2024 will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. May 7, 2024 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS and/or service standards. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Introductions/Announcements 4. Office of Support Staff Report 5. Administrative Agent Report DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Members will declare conflict of interest with relevant agenda items, service categories, 6. Discussion and approval of Policies and Procedures 7. Discussion and approval of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) 8. Discussion and approval of Bylaws edits COMMITTEE UPDATES 9. Governance/Membership and Care Strategies Committee 10. Finance/Allocations and Strategic Planning/Needs Assessment Committee FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 11. Discussion of Workplan calendar ADJOURNMENT Indicative of action items 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. TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For More Information on the HIV Planning Council, please contact Nathalia Delgadillo at (512) 972-5841.
AUSTIN INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCE PLANNING COMMUNITY TASK FORCE June 4, 2024 --12:00pm Hybrid Regular Meeting Austin Energy Headquarters 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723 Room 1111 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 For more information go to: Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force 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. The first 10 speakers to register will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns not on the agenda. To register, contact Emily Rafferty at emily.rafferty@austintexas.gov. The information required is the speaker’s name, item number(s) they wish to speak on if applicable, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). CURRENT TASK FORCE MEMBERS: Voting Members: Bill Moriarty Sarah Faust Hani Michel Perry Lorenz Madelline Mathis Todd Bartee Robert Mace, Vice Chair Paul DiFiore Vanessa Puig-Williams Jennifer Walker, Chair Ex Officio Non-Voting Members: Austin Water: Kevin Critendon Austin Energy: Kathleen Garrett Austin Resource Recovery: Donald Hardee Housing and Planning: Tymon Khamsi Office of Innovation: Daniel Culotta Office of Sustainability: Zach Baumer Parks and Recreation: Liana Kallivoka Watershed Protection: Ramesh Swaminathan AGENDA CALL TO ORDER – PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Review and approve the meeting minutes from the Regular Task Force meeting on May 14, 2. Update on Lower Colorado River and Highland Lakes water supply conditions 3. Update on Preliminary Water management strategy Assessment and Vulnerability 4. Update on Water Forward 2024 Demand Management Strategies Evaluation (WAVE) results FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURN 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 Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force Liaison, Emily Rafferty at 512-972-0427, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task …
Water Forward Task Force (WFTF) Water Forward 2024 Working Group May 29, 2024 Meeting Notes Teams Meeting, 3:00 pm Attendees: Jennifer Walker, WFTF Madelline Mathis, WFTF Emily Rafferty, Austin Water Marisa Flores-Gonzalez, Austin Water Preview of WFTF Member Conservation and Demand Management Strategies Feedback Austin Water staff went over the written feedback that they had received from Task Force members regarding conservation and demand management strategies. Austin Water staff discussed the next steps of providing this feedback to Austin Water’s consultant, Plummer. Over the month of June, the consultant will develop costs and yields for any tactical demand management strategies based on Task Force member feedback. Austin Water staff shared that at the July Task Force meeting, Austin Water aims to share the costs and yields of additional demand management strategies developed by the consultant. Task Force member questions and discussion included the following: • Task Force members discussed the future survey to be sent out regarding tactical demand management strategies and possibly including costs and yields in the survey, depending on the timing of the survey release • Task Force members provided further feedback on existing comments regarding the following: o Decentralized facilities could be a way to expand reuse ordinance to include smaller/mid-sized buildings instead of piping all the way to centralized reclaimed infrastructure. o Provide a certification program tailored for landscapers and landscape architects, enabling them to demonstrate their expertise in building water- efficient landscapes. o Collaborate with the Texas Native Plant Society to enhance informational materials for landscapers by incorporating recommendations for plants based on root depth and their benefit to stormwater infiltration. o Implement a color-coded feedback system in the MyATX Water portal, where customers' water usage is visually represented. AW staff shared that this type of practice is already in place in the portal. Water Forward 2024 Working Group Meeting May 2024
Water Forward Task Force Member Written Feedback (Received 5/14/2024 --- 5/21/2024) Feedback Received by Bill Moriarty: • Completion of the reclaimed water hook up to the new Travis County Courthouse. • Completion of the Indirect Potable Reuse Project that was previously identified in WF18. I think there needs to be an initial evaluation to see if this project is even feasible anymore given the algae issue and other possible permitting of public relations issues. • An evaluation of the existing and near-term reclaimed water piping network to identify obvious hook ups, that are not currently connected. This could be facilities with various high non-potable demands such as irrigation and air conditioning chillers. These facilities could then be approached by Austin Water to gauge their interest in hooking up. • An evaluation of the State Capital Complex for a complete conversion to reclaimed water for non-potable purposes. (Irrigation, air conditioning chillers, ornamentals, future buildings that could be dual plumbed. • An evaluation of the University of Texas Campus for a complete conversion to reclaimed water for non-potable purposes. (Irrigation, air conditioning chillers, ornamentals, future buildings that could be dual plumbed. • An evaluation of large non-potable customers (irrigation, chillers) city wide for possible hook up to reclaimed water system. Feedback Received by Paul DiFiore: My main concern with our Drought Contingency Plan and Water Conservation Plan is that over the next decades, Austinites will work diligently to conserve water, yet we will fail to manage where our supply goes. As it stands, all our hard-earned gains on water conservation are vulnerable to being instantly wiped away by massive new industrial users coming onto our system. It’s a glaring hole in our planning process. And it exists because of an outdated east-west inequity in our city, which allows for projects in the so-called Drinking Water Protection Zone to receive heightened levels of public scrutiny while those in the so-called Desired Development Zone get staff approval with no boards or council oversight. Consider the anticipated goals in the Water Conservation Plan: by 2029 we are hoping to save 245 million gallons of water each year through the increased use of our reclaimed water system. Likewise we are hoping to save 266 million gallons of water each year through landscape transformation. Each of those monumental efforts—which require massive resources from utility staff and buy-in from tens of thousands of Austin residents—would be more than …
Water Forward WAVE evaluation Water Forward Task Force Meeting June 2024 Our analysis identifies candidate 50-year portfolios of supply and demand WMS UNCERTAINTIES Future Hydrologic Sequences Regional Supply Scenarios Future Water Demand Forecasts WAM WAM Needs Assessment Projected water demands and supplies Mini-WAM Model Water balance model of AW system WMS Optimization System Performance MAXIMIZES Cost MINIMIZES 50-Year Candidate WMS Portfolios INPUTS MODELING OUTPUTS Candidate portfolios are built from an optimization of nearly 2M combinations of WMS WMS Description ASR BGD IPRLBL OCR OCR+ Decker AddLCRA Additional Supply from LCRA, regional Colorado River partnerships, and/or water rights optimization Aquifer Storage and Recovery Brackish Groundwater Desalination Indirect Potable Reuse through Lady Bird Lake with local Inflows New Off Channel Reservoir, Colorado River water New Off Channel Reservoir, Colorado River and reclaimed water Off-channel reservoir supplied by Colorado River water (Decker Lake) Seawater Desalination Direct Potable Reuse from Wastewater Treatment Plant Interbasin Transfer (surface water) Importation of conventional groundwater CR - Current Ordinance, DCR - Phase 1, OR - Current Ordinance CR - Larger System, DCR - Phase 1, OR - Smaller Building Threshold CR - Larger System, DCR - Phase 1, OR - Adjusting Benchmarks SWD DPR IBT GW DR1 DR2 DR3 DR4 DR5 DR6 DR7 CR - Larger Connection Area, DCR - Phase 1, OR - Smaller Building Threshold CR - Larger Connection Area, DCR - Phase 1, OR - Adjusting Benchmarks CR - Larger System, Larger Connection Area, DCR - Phase 1, OR - Smaller Building Threshold, Adjusting Benchmarks CR - Larger System, Larger Connection Area, DCR - Phase 1, 2, OR - Smaller Building Threshold, Adjusting Benchmarks Individual WMS can be organized into specific pathways over time Can start with DR1 and continue indefinitely DR1 Time (2030 to 2080) Individual WMS can be organized into specific pathways over time Or, can start with DR1 and then jump to DR2 at some point in the future DR1 DR2 Time (2030 to 2080) Individual WMS can be organized into specific pathways over time Or, can start with DR1, then jump to DR2, and finally to DR7 DR1 DR2 DR7 Time (2030 to 2080) Individual WMS can be organized into specific pathways over time Pathways map shows full set of possible Demand Reduction Pathways DR1 DR2 DR3 DR4 DR5 DR6 DR7 Time (2030 to 2080) Rhodium selects among possible combinations to build a set of equally-optimal candidate portfolios For each candidate …
Update on Water Forward 2024 Demand Management Strategies June 4, 2024 Task Force Feedback Summary of Task Force WCP/DCP Feedback 3 Staff to report on necessary changes to the WCP to meet trajectory set in 2019 goals, including specific measures and projected water savings Launch a high-profile education program through Austin Water University to raise awareness about drought and promote water reduction Creation of separate educational graphics for residential and commercial sectors to clarify watering schedules Concern raised about aiming for less than 1% reduction in water consumption over five years due to increasing heat and insufficient water replenishment Further analysis of the effectiveness of increasing rebates for voluntary reclaimed water hookups to reduce demand for potable water Increase public oversight into service extension requests Completion of reclaimed hookup to the new Travis County Courthouse Assessment of the existing and near-term reclaimed water piping network to identify facilities with high non-potable demands for potential hook ups Evaluation of the State Capital Complex and University of Texas campus for a complete conversion to reclaimed water for non-potable purposes Evaluation of large non-potable customers city-wide for possible hook up to the reclaimed water system Expand onsite reuse ordinance to include mid-size and smaller buildings 4 Summary of Task Force Tactical Demand Management Feedback Comparison of water usage for similar size houses within My ATX Water Training and education programs for local landscapers and garden nurseries as part of Water Efficient and Native Landscapes Summary of Task Force Water Forward Demand-Side Water Management Strategy Feedback 5 Water Forward 2024 Working Group Meeting Recap Discussed written feedback received from Task Force members Received further feedback on existing comments: • Provide a certification program tailored for landscapers and landscape architects, enabling them to demonstrate their expertise in building water- efficient landscapes. • Collaborate with the Texas Native Plant Society to enhance informational materials for landscapers by incorporating recommendations for plants based on root depth and their benefit to stormwater infiltration. 6 Next Steps Goal for this Summer 1 2 3 4 Review total water demand and demand reduction goals for the near- term (5-10 years) within WF24 Identify specific tactical measures to implement to achieve goals Assign costs and yields to those measures Include measures in WF24 Recommendations and in revised WCP and DCP 8 Questions?
Update on Lower Colorado River and Highland Lakes water supply conditions Highland Lakes Inflows Lakes Buchanan & Travis Combined Storage Combined Storage of Lakes Buchanan and Travis January 1, 2005 through May 28, 2024 2.0M ac-ft Full Storage t e e f - e r c a , e g a r o t S 2,200,000 2,000,000 1,800,000 1,600,000 1,400,000 1,200,000 1,000,000 800,000 600,000 400,000 200,000 1.4M ac-ft, DCP Stage 1 0.9M ac-ft, DCP Stage 2 0.75M ac-ft, DCP Stage 3 0.6M ac-ft, DCP Stage 4 0 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 U.S. Drought Monitor NOAA 3-month Outlook: July – September The seasonal outlooks combine long-term trends, soil moisture, and El Nino/Southern Oscillation. NOAA El Niño/Southern Oscillation Forecast A transition from El Niño to ENSO-neutral is likely in the next month La Niña may develop in June- August (49% chance) or July- September (69% chance) Lakes Buchanan & Travis Combined Storage Projections Lakes Buchanan and Travis Total Combined Storage Projection (LCRA) ) t e e f - e r c a n o i l l i m ( e m u o V l Current Storage DCP Stage 1 1.4 MAF DCP Stage 2 0.9 MAF DCP Stage 3 0.75 MAF DCP Stage 4 0.6 MAF Questions?
AUSTIN INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCE PLANNING COMMUNITY TASK FORCE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, June 4, 2024 The Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force convened in a Regular Meeting on June 4, 2024, with Social Distancing Modifications. Vice Chair MACE called the meeting to order at 12:08 pm. Members in Attendance: Robert Mace, Vice Chair Paul DiFiore Ex-Officio Members in Attendance: Kevin Critendon Ramesh Swaminathan Donald Hardee Members in Attendance Remotely: Hani Michel Bill Moriarty Vanessa Puig Williams Madelline Mathis Sarah Faust Austin Water Staff: Teresa Lutes Kevin Kluge Marisa Flores Gonzalez Helen Gerlach Emily Rafferty Fatima Wahid Others in Attendance: Bobby Levinski, Save Our Springs Alliance Robert Lempert, RAND PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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 contact Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force liaison Emily Rafferty at 512-972-0427, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. Page 1 of 2 1. Bobby Levinski provided a public comment in-person. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the meeting minutes from the May 14, 2024, Task Force meeting. The minutes from the May 14th meeting were approved on Member MICHEL’S motion and Member DIFIORE’ second on an 7-0 vote. STAFF BRIEFINGS, PRESENTATIONS, AND/OR REPORTS 2. Update on Lower Colorado River and Highland Lakes water supply conditions The presentation was made by Fatima Wahid, Graduate Engineer A, Austin Water. 3. Update on Preliminary Water management strategy Assessment and Vulnerability Evaluation (WAVE) results The presentation was made by Helen Gerlach, Engineer B, Austin Water, Robert Lempert, PhD., Consultant, RAND. 4. Update on Water Forward 2024 Demand Management Strategies The presentation was made by Teresa Lutes, Managing Engineer, Austin Water. VOTING ITEMS None Vice Chair MACE adjourned the meeting at 1:33pm. The minutes were approved at the July 15th, 2024, meeting on Paul DiFiore’s motion, Madelline Mathis’ second on a 6-0 vote with one vacancy. Task Force Member Perry Lorenz and Robert Mace absent. Task Force member Jennifer Walker and Todd Bartee abstained. 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. …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION June 4, 2024, at 5:30 pm. City of Austin Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Room 1401/1402 Austin, Texas 78752 Some African American Resource Advisory Commission members may participate in a video conference. Public comment will be allowed in person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, in person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration by telephone for remote participation is required by noon the day before the meeting. Call or email Lindak.Hayes@austintexas.gov or Justin.Parsons@austintexas.gov to register to speak remotely. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Serita Fontanesi Chair (District 7) Mueni Rudd (District 2) Cherelle Vanbrakle, (District 4) Vacant (District 6) Elaina Fowler, (District 10) Joi Harden (District 9) Vacant (AAUL Appointee) Daryl Horton, (Appointee) Greg Smith (ARA Appointee) Dewi Smith Vice Chair (District 1) Anthony Jackson (District 3) Dr. Chiquita Eugene (District 5) Antonio Ross (District 8) Nelson Linder (NAACP Appointee) Roger Davis (GABC Appointee) MEETING AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first ten speakers signed up before 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 African American Resource Advisory Commission's regular Meeting on April 2, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS STAFF BRIEFING 2. The African American Cultural Heritage Facility team will update the commission on staff changes and departmental transitions. 3. Staffing briefing regarding the African American Cultural Heritage District Resolution No. 20210902-048 by Matthew Schmidt, Global Business Expansion Division Program Manager III WORKING GROUPS/COMMITTEE UPDATES 4. Budget Workgroup - updates from the workgroup, including committee members and budgeting related to the FY25 budget. (Budget Workgroup Members: Commissioners Elaina Fowler, Greg Smith, and Dewi Smith). 5. Strategic Planning Workgroup - updates from the last workgroup meeting on the strategic plan related to their assignment (Strategic Planning Workgroup Members: Commissioners Dewi Smith, Serita Fontanesi, Elaina Fowler, and Mueni Rudd). 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 you require sign language interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least two days (48 hours) before the meeting date. For …
African American Cultural Heritage District Resolution No. 20210902-048 Economic Development Department June 4, 2024 African American Cultural Heritage District Resolution No. 20210902-048 • Cultural Districts History • Resolution • Proposed Approach • Phase 1 • Phase 2 • Ongoing Challenges • Next Steps • Questions C I T Y O F A U S T I N AACHD History AACHD Cultural District History • Resolution No. 20071213-058 establishes the African American Cultural Arts District, the City of Austin’s first Cultural District • Achieved State Cultural District Designation through the Texas Commission on the Arts in 2009 • Established Six Square, the cultural district management entity, in 2013 • The City of Austin lacks a holistic cultural district resourcing policy C I T Y O F A U S T I N Economic and Cultural District Framework Policy The Economic Development Department seeks to develop a holistic framework to organize, recognize, and resource economic and cultural districts: • Policy aims to leverage economic benefits of concentrated activity in defined districts. • Districts serve as tourist attractions, offering diverse experiences. • Well-defined districts support thriving commerce and cultural preservation. • Unified management, branding, programming, and improvements amplify economic impact and foster synergy among stakeholders. • Economic Development Department intends to bring to Council a Policy for consideration on July 18th • Policy will have limited impact to AACHD initiatives C I T Y O F A U S T I N Resolution No. 20210902-048 Resolution No. 20210902-048 • Directs the City Manager to determine strategies necessary to implement various initiatives to preserve and enhance the African American Cultural Heritage District (AACHD) • FY24 City Council approved to support Resolution Initiatives: • Develop and Update Maps • Implement a Placemaking Program • Assist with Historic Designation of Sites • Establish a funding mechanism for • Develop Directional Wayfinding System for the AACHD Public Art and Cultural Programming • Create a Strategic Plan for the AACHD • Current Dedicated Funding Support: FY24 Budget Process – General Funds $200,000 (must be allocated by September 30th ) FY24 Historic Preservation Funds - $200,000* (concerns with applicability of funds) • • C I T Y O F A U S T I N Proposed Approach Proposed Approach • Assigned to Economic Development Department – Economic and Cultural Districts • Specializes in: Place-Based Economic Development Initiatives; Economic District Strategic Planning; Community Organizing/Education; Place-Enhancement; Project Implementation • Phase 1: …
African American Resource Advisory Commission (AARAC) MEETING June 4 2024 African American Resource Advisory Commission REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The African American Resource Advisory Commission convened a REGULAR meeting on TUESDAY, June 4, 2024, at 5:30 P.M. CST in the CITY OF AUSTIN PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, Texas 78752 #1401/1402. Commissioners in Attendance: Serita Fontanesi Chair (District 7) Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Mueni Rudd (District 2) Dr. Chiquita Eugene (District 5) Joi Harden (District 9) Roger Davis (GABC Appointee) Staff in Attendance: Dusty McCormick, Economic & Bus Dev Liaison, Economic Development Justin Parsons, Equity Officer, Economic Development Greg Smith (ARA Appointee) Elaina Fowler, Chair (District 10) Anthony Jackson (District 3) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER Chair Serita Fontanesi called the African American Resources Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 5:48 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first ten 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. 1 African American Resource Advisory Commission (AARAC) MEETING June 4 2024 1. Dr.Hamiltorn spoke about the youth program she has established and would like to pack to the commission and do a formal presentation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the minutes of the African American Resource Advisory Commission Regular meeting on May 7th, 2024 were approved with the following correction(s): a. Commissioner Roger Davis marked in attendance. Listed as attendance remotely DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. The African American Cultural Heritage Facility team update was postponed until the August 6th meeting 2. Matthew Schmidt, Global Business Expansion Division Program Manager III provided an update on the African American Cultural Heritage District Resolution No. 20210902-048 a. Powerpoint presentation requested by Commissioner Rudd DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 1. Commissioner Fowler to replace Chair Fontanesi on the Joint Inclusion Committee 1. Revisit the name of the committee (African American Resource Advisory Commission) 2. Meet and Greet with new City Manager 3. Update from the Housing Department 2 African American Resource Advisory Commission (AARAC) MEETING ADJOURNMENT: 6:45 p.m. June 4 2024 -- The minutes were approved at the __________ meeting on COMMISSIONER __________ motion, COMMISSIONER _______ second on a ____ vote. 3
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION June 3, 2024 at 4:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM #1101 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Public Safety 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, call or email Christi Vitela, 512- 974-2792, christi.vitela@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Timothy Ruttan, Vice Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Cory Hall-Martin Paul Hermesmeyer David Holmes AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Pierre Nguyễn Kristy Orr Angelica Reyes Michael Sierra-Arévalo Yasmine Smith The first five 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 Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on May 6, 2024. 1. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services Department. Public Safety Departments Budget Presentations with Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services, Austin Fire Department and Austin Police Department and union representatives. Community Investment Budget Presentation with Equity Action and Austin Justice Coalition. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Approve a Recommendation for Fiscal Year 24-25 Public Safety Department Budgets. Approve a Recommendation for Fiscal Year 24-25 Community Investment Budget. Discuss and approve the formation of an Austin Police Department Cadet Training Academy Recommendations Working Group. 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 Christi Vitela at the Office of the City Clerk Department, at 512-974-2792 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Public Safety Commission, please contact Christi Vitela at (512-974- 2792 or christi.vitela@austintexas.gov).
Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, May 6, 2024 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, May 6, 2024 The Public Safety Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Monday, May 6, 2024, at City Hall Building, Boards and Commissions Room, 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Ramírez called the Public Safety Commission Meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Cory Hall-Martin Paul Hermesmeyer David Holmes Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Kristy Orr Michael Sierra-Arévalo Yasmine Smith PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on April 1, 2024. The minutes from the meeting on 04/01/2024, were approved on Commissioner Bernhardt’s motion, Commissioner Hall-Martin’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Orr and Sierra-Arévalo were off the dais. Vice Chair Ruttan and Commissioners Nguyễn and Reyes were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin Fire Department Presentation was given by Jeff Kennedy, Assistant Chief, Austin Fire Department. 1 Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, May 6, 2024 Commissioner Smith asked if fire extinguishers are being distributed to encampments. If so, how many and can AFD provide some additional information on that distribution. Commissioner Smith asked for a Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) analysis for the most recent overdose uptick be available for the community and updated to the dashboard. Commissioner Bernhardt asked for information on Cancer Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid (PFOS)/foam mitigation and information tracking. 3. Overview Cadet Training/Academy Update and Kroll Report Review with Austin Police Department. Presentations were given by Rob McGrath, Program Manager III, Austin Police Department and Michael Chancellor, Commander, Austin Police Department. The motion to approve to allow the speaker to finish their comments was approved on Commissioner Smith’s motion, Commissioner Hermesmeyer’s second on a vote of 8-0. Vice Chair Ruttan, Commissioners Nguyễn and Reyes were absent. 4. Update on the Weather Preparedness and Inclement Weather Procedures with Public Safety Departments and the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM). Presentation was given by Ken Snipes, Director, Office of Emergency Management. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Use of known carcinogens and cancer monitoring at AFD (Chair Ramírez, Commissioner Bernhardt) Worker’s Compensation for all sworn personnel Community Police Review Commission, Office of Police Oversight Department demographics Wildfire Preparedness as it relates to those experiencing homelessness Homeland Security and Emergency Management update on communications Chair Ramírez …
Austin Fire FY2025 Budget Update June 3, 2024 City of Austin, TX Fire Department Overview FY2025 Budget Development FY2024 Approved Budget $247.8 Million FY2024 Positions 1,282 Sworn 143 Civilian & 60 Cadet FY2025 Forecast (incremental increases) FY2025 Forecast Highlights $9.5M Salaries & Wages $1.3M for Canyon Creek $138K Contracts & Commodities $52K for sworn Dispatcher conversion $3.9M in Revenue $149.5K increase to Cadet hourly pay Engineer and rank changes at Airport Fire Department Overview FY25 Unmet Needs 2 FTEs to coordinate pursuit of national Accreditation 3 Firefighter FTEs for Shift Commander Aides Staff for two aerials (16 FTEs per apparatus) Electronic Medical Records software for Wellness Center (in progress)
Austin Police FY2024-25 Forecast June 3, 2024 City of Austin, TX 1 Police Department Budget Overview FY2024 Totals at a Glance FY2024 Approved Budget $478.0 Million FY2024 Positions 1,812 Sworn 527.75 Civilian FY2024 Budget by Program FY2024 Budget Highlights 11 New Positions to improve training and data reporting based on Kroll Report recommendations 10 new victim service counselor positions for continued support for victims of sexual assault $2.6 million for cadet recruitment incentives Career Progression Plan for Telecommunications Employees 2 Police Department Budget Overview FY2025 Forecast FY2025 Forecast FY2025 Positions $490.9 Million* 1,812 Sworn 527.75 Civilian Police FY2025 Forecast Highlights Personnel Cost Drivers Interfund Transfers Contract & Operating Increases $ 8.8M $ 3.6M $ 457K Total $12.9M* or 2.7% *Estimate: The FY2025 Forecast as presented in February 2024; the City proposed budget is still under development for City Council approval in August. 3 Council Initiatives & Department Unfunded Priorities 16 911 Call Taker FTEs 10 Dispatcher FTEs Six Public Information Request FTEs for Open Records Four Police Digital Audio/Video Specialist FTEs for PIRs related Six Police Digital Audio/Video Specialist FTEs for Compliance to BWC & DMAV With S.B. 111 (evidentiary certification) Collective Sex Crimes Response Model (CSCRM) Marketing Campaign & Website Design for Sworn Recruiting Leadership Training Program Development Total $4.8M $1.3M $995K $531K $348K $521K $408K $500K $150K 4
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION June 3, 2024 Date: Subject: Public Safety Department Budget Recommendations Motioned by: Seconded by: safety agency budgets and providing recommendations to the Austin City Council; WHEREAS, The Austin Public Safety Commission is tasked with reviewing public WHEREAS, The Austin Fire Department, Austin Travis County EMS, and Austin Police Department provided backup materials and briefings at the June 2024 Public Safety Commission meeting on their FY24-25 forecasted budgets and unfunded budget priorities; WHEREAS, representatives from The Austin Firefighters Association, The Austin Emergency Medical Services Association and the Austin Police Association provided briefings on their budget priorities for the FY24-25 fiscal year WHEREAS, the Public Safety Commission has discussed topics with additional city departments and community organizations that coordinate with our public safety departments throughout the year; WHEREAS, The Austin Public Safety Commission was additionally briefed and provided backup materials by the Downtown Austin Community Court on results of its Mobile Court Pilot Program and requests for ongoing funding; WHEREAS, throughout the course of those discussions various departments have expressed programmatic and departmental needs. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Public Safety Commission recommends that the Austin City Council allocate funds and explore all available means to incorporate the following public safety related priorities into the FY24-25 Budget: Austin Fire Department Item TOTAL Item TOTAL Item TOTAL Austin Travis County EMS Austin Police Department Funding requested Funding requested Funding requested BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Public Safety Commission recommends that the Austin City Council, the Austin Police Department and the City Manager’s office reallocate a portion of the approximate 342 sworn vacancy budget1, temporarily or otherwise, to alleviate the workload of APD’s current sworn officers with retired officers, unsworn staff, and other solutions where and when appropriate. Vote: For: Absent: Attest: __________________________________ 1 https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=425886
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION June 3, 2024 Date: Subject: Community Investment Budget Recommendation Motioned by: Seconded by: WHEREAS, The Austin Public Safety Commission is tasked with providing recommendations to the Austin City Council which will be adopting the FY24-25 Budget in August 2024.; WHEREAS, Equity Action and other sponsoring organization have presented and provided backup materials to the Austin Public Safety Commission on the FY24-25 Community Investment Budget; WHEREAS, The Austin Public Safety Commission has historically been briefed and passed recommendations on the Community Investment Budget; WHEREAS, the overall housing, safety, and health of individuals in our community impacts the demands on our public safety departments; WHEREAS the Community Investment Budget addresses the overall public safety of our community through housing support, mental health support, inclement weather preparation, outreach services, crisis management, harm reduction services, and building the overall resiliency of our community. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Public Safety Commission recommends that the Austin City Council explore all available means to incorporate as many of the line items included the Community Investment Budget into the FY24-25 Budget. Vote: For: Absent: Attest: __________________________________
Emergency Medical Services Incident and Response Data FY24 Q2 Wesley Hopkins, Chief of Staff 1 Incidents, Patient Contacts, Transports January 2021– April 2024 Incidents | Patient Contacts | Patient Transports January 2021 - April 2024 14000 12000 10000 8000 6000 4000 2000 0 1 2 - n a J 1 2 - b e F 1 2 - r a M 1 2 - r p A 1 2 - y a M 1 2 - n u J 1 2 - l u J 1 2 - g u A 1 2 - p e S 1 2 - t c O 1 2 - v o N 1 2 - c e D 2 2 - n a J 2 2 - b e F 2 2 - r a M 2 2 - r p A 2 2 - y a M 2 2 - n u J 2 2 - l u J 2 2 - g u A 2 2 - p e S 2 2 - t c O 2 2 - v o N 2 2 - c e D 3 2 - n a J 3 2 - b e F 3 2 - r a M 3 2 - r p A 3 2 - y a M 3 2 - n u J 3 2 - l u J 3 2 - g u A 3 2 - p e S 3 2 - t c O 3 2 - v o N 3 2 - c e D 4 2 - n a J 4 2 - b e F 4 2 - r a M 4 2 - r p A Incidents Patient Contacts Patient Transports 2 P1 Compliance by District FY24 Q2 Priority 1 Compliance by District FY24 Q2 70.15% 70.67% 70.14% 69.95% 74.24% 74.56% 75.38% 85.86% 67.03% 64.04% 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 % Goal Met 3 P1 Response Interval by District FY24 Q2 Priority 1 Response Interval by District FY24 Q2 12.48 12.98 12.15 12.38 12.03 12.35 12.03 12.73 13.08 10.57 7.46% 7.31% 7.69% 8.65% 7.43% 6.75% 6.86% 7.02% 8.49% 7.23% 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 90th Percentile (Minutes) % of Total for District 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 100% 90% …
Overdose Outbreak April 29th – May 3rd ATCEMS 911 System Response • 79 Overdose responses • 9 Overdose deaths • 61% Received Narcan before EMS arrived ATCEMS Integrated Services Response • 111 Responses in the first 48 hours • 74% Connected to within 24-48 hours post overdose • 292 Narcan Kits and 144 Individual Doses distributed • HOST • Urban Alchemy • APD Overdose Locations Heat Map SWOT ANALYSIS STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES Early Identification • C4 oversight Dynamic Deployment • Surge / stage assets • Single Unit Responders Early Notification • APH • HSO • Partner Agencies • Public Data Collection/Sharing • Real-time Response Assets • Limited Bandwidth • System stressed • Prolonged event/demand on EMS Early Notification • No formal process Duplication of Efforts • Outreach tracking and communication SWOT ANALYSIS OPPORTUNITIES THREATS Communications • Formal process Partnerships • DOC/EOC • Established roles Additional Resources • Diversified deployment model • Assist w/ surge • Support w/ event progression Resources • Limited assets • Impact on overall mission Bandwidth Variability • C4—not 24 hours • Resource limitations pending day/time Accidental Deaths *Data/graph from the Travis County Medical Examiners office 2023 annual report TRAVIS COUNTY ME OFFICE 2023 ANNUAL REPORT • Overdose Deaths remain the number 1 cause of accidental deaths • 49% of all accidental deaths • 17% increase from 2022 • 14% increase in fentanyl involvement • Lower rate from previous year • 108% increase between 2021-2022 • Fentanyl involved in 57% of overdose deaths • 95% of Fentanyl related deaths involved 1 or more other drugs • 56% included methamphetamine ATCEMS CONTINUED EFFORTS Integrated Services Division Community Health Program (CHP) • Daily overdose review and follow-ups • Addiction treatment (Buprenorphine) • Bridge/connection to MAT clinics • Community Education/Narcan Distribution Collaborative Care Communication Center (C4) • Clinical and resource navigation • System overwatch Partnerships Austin Public Health (APH) • SAMHSA grant • Breathe Now (Narcan training) • Opiate dashboard TxCOPE
Emergency Medical Services Department Review June 3, 2024 City of Austin, TX EMS Department Budget Overview FY 2024 Totals at a Glance... FY 2024 Approved Budget FY 2024 Positions FY 2024 Sources FY 2024 Revenue $129.8 million Sworn: 689 Civilians: 162.5 Tax Supported: 62.8% Fees: 37.2% $48.2 million Office of the Chief Medical Officer 3.0% Support Services 4.5% Program Budget Highlights 12 new FTEs for new Canyon Creek station 19 FTEs transferred to EMS due to moving Office of the Chief Medical Officer to EMS 9 new sworn FTEs and 1 civilian for C4 (Unfunded) 3 new FTEs for Airport program Transfers and Other Requirements 17.8% Other 4.6% Emergency Communications 6.2% Employee Development & Wellness 3.4% Operations 60.6% EMS Department Budget Overview FY2025 Forecast FY2025 Forecast FY2025 Positions $139.9 million* Sworn: 701 Civilians: 163.50 FY2025 Revenue $51 million EMS FY2025 Budget Highlights Personnel Cost Drivers Interfund Transfers Operating Increases Remove one-time funding $8.15M $955K $1.17M ($275K) Total *Estimate: The FY2025 Budget is still under development, pending City Council approval. $10.01 M* or 7.7% Unmet Needs 1. Continue Unfunded Existing Programs– (4 FTEs $1,162,017 on-going, one-time $20,000) CASTMED and Support to APD Specialty Teams $732K 2. EMS Communications - (6 FTEs, $625,401 on-going, one-time $60,000) FTEs to allow us to meet the national standard to answer 911 call in less than 10 seconds 90% of the time. $845K 3. North Central ALS Truck– (12 FTEs $1,291,785 on-going, one-time $672,777) ALS unit in North Burnet/Gateway neighborhood (Domain/Q2) $1.9M 4. Downtown Area Command(DTAC) (14 FTEs $1,460,550 on-going, one-time $1,902,931) $3.4M Create a new Command District within downtown Austin core 5. Basic Life Support (BLS) Trucks(12 FTEs $5,557,297 on-going $200,000 one-time $2,436,212) Adding BLS unit in conjunction with C4 to meet the increased demand $1.7M $8.6M Total
Emergency Medical Services Department Review June 3, 2024 City of Austin, TX EMS Department Budget Overview FY 2024 Totals at a Glance... FY 2024 Approved Budget FY 2024 Positions FY 2024 Sources FY 2024 Revenue $129.8 million Sworn: 689 Civilians: 162.5 Tax Supported: 62.8% Fees: 37.2% $48.2 million Office of the Chief Medical Officer 3.0% Support Services 4.5% Program Budget Highlights 12 new FTEs for new Canyon Creek station 19 FTEs transferred to EMS due to moving Office of the Chief Medical Officer to EMS 9 new sworn FTEs and 1 civilian for C4 (Unfunded) 3 new FTEs for Airport program Transfers and Other Requirements 17.8% Other 4.6% Emergency Communications 6.2% Employee Development & Wellness 3.4% Operations 60.6% EMS Department Budget Overview FY2025 Forecast FY2025 Forecast FY2025 Positions $139.9 million* Sworn: 701 Civilians: 163.50 FY2025 Revenue $51 million EMS FY2025 Budget Highlights Personnel Cost Drivers Interfund Transfers Operating Increases Remove one-time funding $8.15M $955K $1.17M ($275K) Total *Estimate: The FY2025 Budget is still under development, pending City Council approval. $10.01 M* or 7.7% Unmet Needs 1. Continue Unfunded Existing Programs– (4 FTEs $712,017 on-going, one-time $20,000) CASTMED and Support to APD Specialty Teams $732K 2. EMS Communications - (6 FTEs, $725,386 on-going, one-time $120,000) FTEs to allow us to meet the national standard to answer 911 call in less than 10 seconds 90% of the time. $845K 3. North Central ALS Truck– (12 FTEs $1,291,785 on-going, one-time $672,777) ALS unit in North Burnet/Gateway neighborhood (Domain/Q2) $1.9M 4. Downtown Area Command(DTAC) (14 FTEs $1,460,550 on-going, one-time $1,902,931) $3.4M Create a new Command District within downtown Austin core 5. Basic Life Support (BLS) Trucks(12 FTEs $1,111,461 on-going one-time $594,053) Adding BLS unit in conjunction with C4 to meet the increased demand Total $1.7M $8.6M
Community Investment Budget The City’s budget is a reflection of our values. Austin is a progressive city, but budget processes are by nature conservative. Each budget is built on the prior one, and such a process makes the city resistant to change, regardless of the priorities expressed by voters and those they elect to address the urgent needs of today. Austin’s budget process even fails to account for predictable expansion of important programs due to population growth (e.g. more parks require more park services.) Incrementally, we demand that city departments address housing, health and safety in new ways where the old ways have failed, and prioritize population appropriate service expansion guided by equity and sustainability across all departments. The undersigned organizations jointly urge the following priority investments in community health, housing, affordability, sustainability and safety for FY24 totaling $76.3 million or 5.5% of this year’s roughly $1.4 billion General Revenue budget. We further ask that items marked “ ongoing ” be funded in the baseline budget to be released by the City Manager. In recognition of the need for equitable resource support we ask that BIPOC led & served organizations be prioritized. ● Parent Support Specialists [$2.4M] ongoing ● Tenant Relocation Assistance Program [$1M] ongoing ● Emergency Rental Assistance, Eviction Defense, and Tenant Legal and Support Services [$10M] ● Forensic Nursing, Austin Health Department [$328k] ongoing ● Mental Health 1st Response [$4M] ongoing ● Library books/materials [$900k] ● Reentry navigators for jobs/housing formerly incarcerated [$1.4M] ongoing ● Workforce Development [$3.46M ] ● Office of Violence Prevention [$500k] ● Implementation of the Austin Climate Equity Plan [$1.335M] ● Improve rebates for residential and commercial landscape conversions [$400,000, Austin Water Utility Revenue] ● Increase Leak Detection Programs [$2.28M, Austin Water Utility Revenue] ● Park Maintenance and Safety [$2M] ongoing ● Tenant Education, Stabilization Support, and Community-based Agreement Support [$300k] ongoing ● Displacement Prevention Navigators [$1M] ongoing ● Fair Housing Education, Support, and Testing [$350k] ● Emergency Supplemental Assistance for Low Income Residents [$300k] ● Inclement Weather Response [$4.5M] ongoing ● Community Crisis Response [$2.3M] ongoing ● Street Outreach Services, Case Managers, and Peer Support Specialists [$4M] ● Strengthen Rapid Rehousing (RRH) and create a bridge to Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) [$8M] ● Service funding for Permanent Supportive Housing [$4M] ● Early Childhood Education and Development [$1.575M] ongoing ● Resilience Hubs [$15M] ● Harm Reduction Services and Infrastructure [$1M] ongoing ● Immigration Legal …
Community Investment Budget Fiscal Year 2025 Introductions Who is Equity Action? ● ● Equity Action is a non-profit (c4) focused on protecting and expanding Austin’s transformative justice efforts. What is the Community Investment Budget? In collaboration with dozens of community organizations, Equity Action facilitated a FY2025 Community Investment Budget proposal that will improve public safety by helping prevent violence and overdoses, stabilize people and families living on the margins, and address crises with more appropriate first responders. History of CIB and other Community-Led Budget Initiatives Austin has a long history of community-based budgeting. ● For many years Communities of Color United organized and advocated for an annual People’s Budget. These community-driven spending priorities centered public health and equity. ● The first Community Investment Budget was FY22-23 and reflected input from the largest coalition ever coordinated to address unmet community needs. We pressed the city to think about public safety in a new way -- well-maintained parks, housing, youth activities, living wages, an independent forensic lab, public health initiatives to keep people safe from the pandemic and more! ● This year we’re back because mental health first response, substance-related deaths, rehousing and housing stabilization, safe and well maintained parks, and workforce opportunity requires ongoing investment! Community Investment Budget Priorities Fiscal Year 2025 ● Crime survivor support -- forensic nursing & shelter ● Violence prevention ● Overdose prevention ● Mental health crisis response ● Sheltering and then housing the unhoused ● Preventing eviction and stabilizing vulnerable families ● Re-entry assistance with jobs, housing for formerly incarcerated ● Resilience hubs in areas most vulnerable to extreme weather ● Workforce development & opportunity ● Addressing climate change and water availability/cost Why is the CIB important? While Austin is considered one of the best cities in the country to live in for many people, we still have a long way to go to ensure that it is the best for everyone - regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, immigration status, and income. The CIB this year details spending priorities for 6% of the roughly $1.4 billion General Revenue budget. These funding recommendations address well established community needs, gaps in existing programs and services, and suggest ways to improve the safety and quality of life for Austinites across the city. Does APD need more money? APD does not have a funding problem, it has a police academy problem that it has failed to fix after …
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20240603-005 June 3, 2024 Date: Subject: Public Safety Department Budget Recommendations Motioned by: Commissioner Nguyễn Seconded by: Vice Chair Ruttan safety agency budgets and providing recommendations to the Austin City Council; WHEREAS, The Austin Public Safety Commission is tasked with reviewing public WHEREAS, The Austin Fire Department1, Austin Travis County EMS2, and Austin Police Department3 provided backup materials and briefings at the June 2024 Public Safety Commission meeting on their FY24-25 forecasted budgets and unfunded budget priorities; WHEREAS, representatives from The Austin Firefighters Association, The Austin Emergency Medical Services Association and the Austin Police Association provided briefings on their budget priorities for the FY24-25 fiscal year WHEREAS, the Public Safety Commission has discussed topics with additional city departments and community organizations that coordinate with our public safety departments throughout the year; WHEREAS, The Austin Public Safety Commission was additionally briefed and provided backup materials by the Downtown Austin Community Court on results of its Mobile Court Pilot Program and requests for ongoing funding; WHEREAS, throughout the course of those discussions various departments have expressed programmatic and departmental needs. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Public Safety Commission recommends that the Austin City Council allocate funds and explore all available means to incorporate the following public safety related priorities into the FY24-25 Budget and all unfunded existing public safety programs be incorporated into permanent budget: 1 https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=430060 2 https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=430101 3 https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=430059 Austin Fire Department Unmet Needs 2 FTEs to coordinate pursuit of national Accreditation 3 Firefighter FTEs for Shift Commander Aides Staff for two aerials (16 FTEs per apparatus) $1.9M per apparatus annually + 200K one time equipment expenditure 3.8M + 200K one time Electronic Medical Records software for Wellness Center Item TOTAL Item Austin Travis County EMS Continue Unfunded Existing Programs – CASTMED and Support to APD Specialty Teams (4 FTEs $1,162,017 on-going, one-time $20,000) EMS Communications - FTEs to allow us to meet the national standard to answer 911 call in less than 10 seconds 90% of the time. (6 FTEs, $625,401 on-going, one-time $60,000) North Central ALS Truck– ALS unit in North Burnet/Gateway (Domain/Q2) neighborhood (12 FTEs $1,291,785 on-going, one-time $672,777) Downtown Area Command (DTAC) - Create a new Command District within downtown Austin core (14 FTEs) $1,460,550 on-going, one-time $1,902,931) Basic Life Support (BLS) TrucksAdding BLS unit in conjunction with C4 to meet the increased demand (12 FTEs $1,111,461 on-going one-time $594,053) …
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20240603-006 Date: June 3, 2024 Subject: Community Investment Budget Recommendation Motioned by: Commissioner Bernhardt Seconded by: Commissioner Nguyễn WHEREAS, The Austin Public Safety Commission is tasked with providing recommendations to the Austin City Council which will be adopting the FY24-25 Budget in August 2024.; WHEREAS, Equity Action and other sponsoring organization have presented and provided backup materials to the Austin Public Safety Commission on the FY24-25 Community Investment Budget; WHEREAS, The Austin Public Safety Commission has historically been briefed and passed recommendations on the Community Investment Budget; WHEREAS, the overall housing, safety, and health of individuals in our community impacts the demands on our public safety departments; WHEREAS the Community Investment Budget addresses the overall public safety of our community through housing support, mental health support, inclement weather preparation, outreach services, crisis management, harm reduction services, and building the overall resiliency of our community. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Public Safety Commission recommends that the Austin City Council explore all available means to incorporate as many of the line items included the Community Investment Budget into the FY24-25 Budget. Vote: For: Chair Ramirez, Vice Chair Ruttan,, Commissioners Bernhardt, Holmes, Nguyen, Orr,,Reyes, Sierra-Arevalo Against:: Commissioner Hermesmeyer Absent:: Commissioners Hall Martin and Smith Attest: Christi Vitela __________________________________ Public Safety Commission staff liaison Community Investment Budget The City’s budget is a reflection of our values. Austin is a progressive city, but budget processes are by nature conservative. Each budget is built on the prior one, and such a process makes the city resistant to change, regardless of the priorities expressed by voters and those they elect to address the urgent needs of today. Austin’s budget process even fails to account for predictable expansion of important programs due to population growth (e.g. more parks require more park services.) Incrementally, we demand that city departments address housing, health and safety in new ways where the old ways have failed, and prioritize population appropriate service expansion guided by equity and sustainability across all departments. The undersigned organizations jointly urge the following priority investments in community health, housing, affordability, sustainability and safety for FY24 totaling $76.3 million or 5.5% of this year’s roughly $1.4 billion General Revenue budget. We further ask that items marked “ ongoing ” be funded in the baseline budget to be released by the City Manager. In recognition of the need for equitable resource support we ask …
Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, June 3, 2024 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, June 3, 2024 The Public Safety Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Monday, June 3, 2024, at City Hall Building, Boards and Commissions Room, 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Ramírez called the Public Safety Commission Meeting to order at 4:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Paul Hermesmeyer David Holmes Angelica Reyes Michael Sierra-Arévalo Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Cory Hall-Martin Pierre Nguyễn Kristy Orr Timothy Ruttan PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Stephanie Ryan – Austin Police Academy and Change APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on May 6, 2024. The minutes from the meeting on 05/06/2024, were approved on Commissioner Bernhardt’s motion, Commissioner Hermesmeyer’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Nguyễn was off the dais. Commissioner Smith was absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services Department. Presentation by Angela Carr, EMS Division Chief, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services Department. 1 Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, June 3, 2024 3. Public Safety Departments Budget Presentations with Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services, Austin Fire Department and Austin Police Department and union representatives. Presentations by James Mason, Assistant Chief, Austin Police Department; Michael Bullock, President, Austin Police Association; Carlos Ledesma, Assistant Director, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services Department; Selena Xie, President, Austin EMS Association; Dr. Ronnelle Paulsen, Assistant Director, Austin Fire Department and Bob Nicks, President, Austin Fire Fighters Association. 4. Community Investment Budget Presentation with Equity Action and Austin Justice Coalition. Presentations by Kathy Mitchell, Senior Advisor, Equity Action and Chris Harris, Director of Policy, Austin Justice Coalition. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve a Recommendation for Fiscal Year 24-25 Public Safety Department Budgets. The following amendment was made by Commissioner Hermesmeyer and seconded by Commissioner Sierra-Arévalo. The amendment was to add the following to the Austin Fire Department’s Unmet Needs section: “$601,000 for two FTE positions to coordinate pursuit of national accreditation, approximately $300, 000 for FTE positions for shift commander aides, $1.9 million per year per apparatus for staff for two aerials (16 FTEs per apparatus) and a one-time $200,000 for equipment, and approximately $40,000 for the electronic medical records software for the Public Safety Wellness Center.” The amendment was approved on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Hall-Martin was off the dais. …
REGULAR MEETING of the MUSIC COMMISSION June 3, 2024, 6:30PM AUSTIN ENERGY HEADQUARTERS, ROOM 1111 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723 Some members of the Music 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, call or email Shelbi Mitchell, 512-974-6318, Shelbi.Mitchell@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Nagavalli Medicharla - Chair, Anne-Charlotte Patterson – Vice Chair, Oren Rosenthal – Parliamentarian, Scott Strickland – Secretary, Nelson Aguilar, Tami Blevins, Pedro Carvalho, Leonard Davila, Lauryn Gould, Conrice “Ray” Price Jr., Celeste Quesada CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA Approve the minutes of the Music Commission Meeting on May 6, 2024. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Presentation on musical performance by Peter Stopschinski, Music Commission Live Performance participant and Shelbi Mitchell, Program Coordinator, Music & Entertainment Division. Live Music Fund collections update by Kim McCarson, Program Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, Economic Development Department. 3. 4. 6. 7. 8. Update on the FY24 Austin Live Music Fund application launch by Erica Shamaly, Division Manager, Music & Entertainment Division. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Presentation by Donald Jackson, Program Manager, Economic Development, on financial incentives for new developments. Update on live musical performances for Music Commission meetings by Anne- Charlotte. Presentation on budget recommendation for marketing and advertising for venues and musicians by Chris Hawkes and Scott Strickland, Secretary. Update from the Land Use Working Group by Anne-Charlotte, Vice-Chair. 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 Shelbi Mitchell at the Economic Development Department, at 512-974-6318, Shelbi.Mitchell@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Music Commission, please contact Shelbi Mitchell at 512-974- 6318, Shelbi.Mitchell@austintexas.gov.
Place-Based Enhancement Program Economic Development Department June 2024 C I T Y O F A U S T I N Chapter 380 Revision Economic incentive programs use tax reimbursements, grants, and other financial programs to encourage desired community This often includes new jobs or new real estate and capital outcomes investment Guided by state code (Chapter 380) and City policies and priorities In Austin, these include strong community benefit requirements: Hiring harder to employ individuals Living wages 1 Childcare support Local art and music Green building Transit access C I T Y O F A U S T I N Chapter 380 Revision: State Local Code LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE TITLE 12. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SUBTITLE A. MUNICIPAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CHAPTER 380. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS RELATING TO MUNICIPAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Sec. 380.001. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. (a) The governing body of a municipality may establish and provide for the administration of one or more programs, including programs for making loans and grants of public money and providing personnel and services of the municipality, to promote state or local economic development and to stimulate business and commercial activity in the municipality. 1 C I T Y O F A U S T I N Program Background In 2018 EDD Staff utilized feedback from an extensive engagement process in development of the current Program Guidelines • Community conversations included 8 Sessions, held in each Council District • Sessions’ attendance ranged from 7 to 90, with 160 unique attendees, providing 260 points of input, generating 2,500 comments • "Affordability" was a top concern for Creative Sector and Small Business participants Current Chapter 380 Policy and Program adopted by City Council At that time, City Council adopted Ordinance No. 20180830- 058 authorizing the City Manager to develop a Location Enhancement Program C I T Y O F A U S T I N Program Background Location Enhancement Program core focus from Ordinance No. 20180830-058 on developing an affordable real estate program: Commercial affordability for tenants of commercial space with … particular focus on small, local, heritage businesses, non-profits, cooperatives, and the creative sector Financial challenges faced by owners of commercial spaces by providing access to capital/financing to deliver community benefits, such as affordable and public spaces, creative spaces, new goods and services, and to preserve neighborhood identity Specific market needs, such as the delivery of goods, services and transportation solutions to underinvested areas that yield …
LOCAL MUSIC AWARENESS INITIATIVE UTILIZING HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX DOLLARS TO BOOST THE LOCAL MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY WHAT IS A HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX Layman's Definition: Hotel owners, operators or managers must collect state hotel occupancy tax from their guests who rent a room or space in a hotel costing $15 or more each day. The tax applies not only to hotels and motels, but also to bed and breakfasts, condominiums, apartments and houses. Local hotel taxes apply to sleeping rooms costing $2 or more each day. A BRIEF HISTORY OF HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX ● In September of 2019, Austin City Council Voted for a 2 percent increase in HOT funds (from 7 percent to 9 percent) which were to be used for Cultural Arts, Historic Preservation, and Music ● CITY CODE SECT 11-2-8B funded the Convention Center expansion HOW IT WORKS - HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX The two percent increase is drilled down into three buckets ● Cultural Arts ● Historic Preservation ● Music Performance/Studio Recording/etc. HOW IT WORKS - HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX The two percent increase is drilled down into three buckets ● Cultural Arts ● Historic Preservation ● Music Performance/Studio Recording/etc. 15 Percent of 2 percent goes to Live Music Fund 15 Percent of 2 percent goes to Historic Preservation Fund 15 Percent of 2 percent goes to Cultural Arts (Nexus, Elevate, Thrive) ● ● ● ● Remainder of the funds going to pay for Convention Center Expansion (CCE) HOW IT WORKS - HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX The two percent increase is drilled down into three buckets ● Cultural Arts ● Historic Preservation ● Music Performance/Studio Recording/etc. 15 Percent of 2 percent goes to Live Music Fund 15 Percent of 2 percent goes to Historic Preservation Fund 15 Percent of 2 percent goes to Cultural Arts (Nexus, Elevate, Thrive) ● ● ● ● Remainder of the funds going to pay for Convention Center Expansion (CCE) ● These funds are collected in a city fiscal year which starts in October and end in September of each year THE FUNDING - HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX In September of 2023 it was reported that the end of year intake purposed for the Live Music Fund was greater than expected. That amount was 429,807.00 ALMF is funded for at least the next fiscal year. There’s a cushion of at least 1M dollars in the event of a tourism drop And there is funding left over for …
MUSIC COMMISSION MEETING 6/03/2024 H O T E L O C C U P A N C Y T A X C O L L E C T I O N S L I V E M U S I C F U N D Kim McCarson Program Manager UPDATED 6.03.2024 FY 24 Year-to-Date Hotel Occupancy Tax Collections – Live Music Fund FY24 Amended Budget March 2024 w/ Encumbrances $5,575,000 $781,775 FY24 Year-to-Date w/ Encumbrances $2,876,319 FY24 Year-End Estimate $17,874 $312,748 $827,586 $19,399 $338,773 $854,923 $12,938 $323,076 $798,287 $5,509 $217,400 $744,461 $781,775 $16,866 $288,304 $857,431 $4,903 $171,733 $755,308 FY 23 October February FY 24 November March December April January May FY 23 Year-to-Date Hotel Occupancy Tax Collections – Live Music Fund FY23 Amended Budget $4,100,000 September 2023 w/ Encumbrances $17,874 FY23 Year-to-Date w/ Encumbrances $4,472,973 FY23 Year-End Estimate $4,043,166 $17,874 $312,748 $827,586 $19,399 $338,773 $854,923 $12,938 $323,076 $798,287 $5,509 $217,400 $744,461 FY 23 October April November May December June January July February August March September
MUSIC COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 3 June 2024 The Music Commission convened in a regular meeting on June 3 2024, at Austin Energy Headquarters, Room 1111 4815 Mueller Blvd. Vice Chair Patterson called the Music Commission Meeting to order at 6:51p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Nagavalli Medicharla, Leonard Davila, Scott Strickland, Celeste Quesada, Pedro Carvalho, Vice-Chair Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Ray Price CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Nagavalli Medicharla - Chair, Anne-Charlotte Patterson – Vice Chair, Oren Rosenthal – Parliamentarian, Nelson Aguilar, Tami Blevins, Pedro Carvalho, Leonard Davila, Lauryn Gould, Celeste Quesada, Scott Strickland CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval the minutes of the Music Commission Meeting on May 6, 2024 was moved after agenda item 2 with a motion to approve by Vice-Chair Patterson and second by Commissioner Quesada with a 7-0 vote. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Presentation on musical performance by Peter Stopschinski, Music Commission Live Performance participant and Shelbi Mitchell, Program Coordinator, Music & Entertainment Division. Video presentation was postponed to July 1st meeting due to technical difficulties. Live Music Fund collections update by Kim McCarson, Program Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, Economic Development Department. 3. Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular 4. 6. 7. 8. Update on the FY24 Austin Live Music Fund application launch by Erica Shamaly, Division Manager, Music & Entertainment Division. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Presentation by Donald Jackson, Program Manager, Economic Development, on financial incentives for new developments. Update on live musical performances for Music Commission meetings by Anne- Charlotte. Presentation on budget recommendation for marketing and advertising for venues and musicians by Chris Hawkes and Scott Strickland, Secretary. Update from the Land Use Working Group by Anne-Charlotte, Vice-Chair. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Discussion on Live Music Fund Event Program collections update. Discussion on FY24 Austin Live Music Fund update. Discussion and possible action on city support for Texas Music Museum collection. Discussion on live music performance for music commission meetings. Update from Land Use working group. Discussion on SXSW statistics. Vice-Chair Patterson motions to approve all future agenda items above. Commissioner Davila seconds with a 7-0 vote. Vice-Chair Patterson motions to adjourn and Commissioner Strickland seconds. The Music Commission meeting was adjourned at 9:23 p.m. without objection. The minutes were approved at the July 1 meeting on Commissioner Davila’s motion, Vice Chair Patterson’s second on a 10-0 vote. Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN FIREFIGHTERS’, POLICE OFFICERS’ AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL’S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2024, 10:00 AM HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT’S LEARNING AND RESEARCH CENTER 5202 E BEN WHITE, BLDG. 500 AUSTIN, TX 78741 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. 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, call or email Matthew Chustz, 512-974-2859, Matthew.Chustz@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Jolsna Thomas, Chair Melissa Rodgers Farah Ahmed, Vice Chair EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items): The Commission will announce it will go into closed session to receive advice from Legal Counsel, or to discuss matters of litigation and personnel matters pursuant to Texas Government Code (LGC) Chapter 551, Section 551.071 and Section 551.074. If necessary, the Commission will go into closed session, as permitted by law regarding any item on this agenda. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 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 Approve the minutes from the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Special Called Meeting on April 19, 2024. 1. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. Action and approval on the appointment of Human Resources Director, Susan Sinz, as the Civil Service Director in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 143.012. Discussion and action regarding the request of one or more Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services candidates, to the Commission to appoint a three-member board per Texas Local Government Code section 143.022(c) for another mental or physical examination, as applicable. Discussion and action to approve future meeting dates and times. 5. Report from the Civil Service Office regarding promotional examination processes, disciplinary hearings, and fitness-for-duty actions. 4. STAFF BRIEFINGS 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 …
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FRIDAY APRIL 19, 2024 MINUTES FOR THE CITY OF AUSTIN FIREFIGHTERS’, POLICE OFFICERS’ AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL’S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2024 The Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission convened in a Special Called Meeting on Friday, April 19, 2024, at 5202 East Ben White Boulevard, Building 500, Austin TX 78741. Commissioners in Attendance: Commission Chair Jolsna Thomas Commission Vice Chair Farah Ahmed Commissioner Melissa Rogers Staff in Attendance: Jaclyn Gerban, Assistant City Attorney Matthew Chustz, Civil Service Manager Nathan Brown, Assistant Director, HRD CALL TO ORDER Chair Thomas called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Cyndi Gordon, Civil Service Coordinator Sylvester Martin, Civil Service Coordinator Abby Varela, MCS Coordinator None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission regular meeting of January 18, 2024. The minutes from the Regular Meeting of March 8, 2024, were approved on Vice Chair Ahmed’s motion, Commissioner Rogers’ second on a 3-0 vote. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FRIDAY APRIL 19, 2024 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Hear and rule on appeal(s) from the Austin Police Department Corporal Detective written promotional examination administered on April 5, 2024, pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code Chapter 143.034 and Rule 7 of the City of Austin Fire Fighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations. The motion to deny the appeal of exam question 1 and keep the answer as keyed was approved on Commissioner Rogers’ motion, Vice Chair Ahmed’s second on a 3-0 vote. The motion to deny the appeal of exam question 10 and keep the answer as keyed was approved on Vice Chair Ahmed’s motion, Commissioner Rogers’ second on a 3-0 vote. The motion to deny the appeal of exam question 12 and keep the answer as keyed was approved on Commissioner Rogers’ motion, Vice Chair Ahmed’s second on a 3-0 vote. The motion to approve the appeal of exam question 14 and accept all answers as correct was approved on Commissioner Rogers’ motion, Vice Chair Ahmed’s second on a 3-0 vote. The motion to deny the appeal of exam question 18 and keep the answer as keyed was approved on Vice Chair Ahmed’s motion, Commissioner Rogers’ second on a 3-0 vote. The motion to …
