LIBRARY COMMISSION November 18, 2019 – 6:30 PM Howson Branch 2500 Exposition Blvd. AUSTIN, TEXAS The Library Commission shall make recommendations to the city council on matters relating to the establishment, maintenance, and operation of the public libraries. Section 2-1-150 of the City Code. General Communication & Communication on Agenda Items: The first 5 speakers signed up for citizen communication 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 during the time set aside for general citizen communication. Those who wish to speak on agenda items must be signed up prior to the meeting being called to order and will be allowed three minutes to speak when the agenda item comes up. Julia Aguilar, Patricia Dabbert, JC Dwyer, Aimee Finney, Catherine Hanna, Deborah Pardo-Kaplan, Daniella Ramos, Steven Self, Beth Smyer, and Chad Williams AGENDA CALL TO ORDER Citizen Communication: General 1. Approval of Minutes from the October 28, 2019 Regular Meeting 2. Welcome and Introduction of Howson Branch Manager Kathleen Kanarski 3. Briefing: Collection Development at Austin Public Library, Frank Giammarino, Manager Briefing: Library Foundation Update, Cecily Sailer 4. Old Business a. Discussion and possible action on meeting schedule for 2020 5. New Business a. Discussion and possible action on recommendation supporting Austin Public Library efforts to aid in promoting the 2020 Census. 6. Discussion of Director’s Monthly Report for November 2019 covering programming highlights, facilities, and APL Priorities. 7. Discussion of commissioner visits to branch libraries 8. 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 2 days before the meeting date. Please call Sharon Herfurth at the Library Department, at 512- 974-7420 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Library Commission, please contact Sharon Herfurth at 512- 974-7420 or sharon.herfurth@austintexas.gov
1 of 3 LIBRARY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20191118-5a: Support for Austin Public Library’s Assistance with the Decennial Census Date: November 18, 2019 Subject: Support for Austin Public Library’s Assistance with the Decennial Census Motioned By: Commission Member Smyer Seconded By: Commission Member Williams Recommendation Support for Austin Public Library’s Assistance with the Decennial Census Description of Recommendation to Council Requesting that Austin City Council commend and support the Austin Public Library’s efforts to assist the Austin-Travis County Complete Count Committee’s efforts to ensure a complete census count in 2020. Rationale: As a vital public space and community hub, the Austin Public Library supports and advances the City’s Strategic Direction, including the following goals and metrics: • Enhance communication and collaboration between City Council, City staff, and community members to enhance transparency, trust, and shared decision making. Ensure collaboration is strengthened by accessible, timely, and accurate information sharing. (GTW#5) • Engage community members on the matters that impact them in ways that are timely, convenient, meaningful, and honor their communication preferences; and equip employees to better engage vulnerable and historically marginalized communities. (GTW#6) • Create a new integrated approach to managing community members’ multiple relationships with different City departments to strengthen feedback loops, build trust, and improve satisfaction. (GTW#8) • Percentage of eligible residents who are registered to vote and who participate in City elections (disaggregated by race and geography). (GTW.E.1) • Percentage of residents who express high levels of satisfaction with the outcomes of their engagement with the City. (GTW.E.2) • Percentage of residents who believe Austin values dialogue between residents and government. (GTW.E.3) • Number of [stakeholder] engagement/outreach activities by department, Council district, time and type of activity. (GTW.E.4) 2 of 3 These goals may be grouped under the broad definition of “civic engagement,” which centers the values of inclusion and equity in the co-creation of public understanding and public policy. Civic engagement is a rising area of interest among many library systems, funders and national associations (e.g. American Library Association, Public Library Association, Urban Libraries Council). The high degree of public trust, strategically located infrastructure and regular access to a diverse cross-section of the public enjoyed by libraries makes them strong partners in this work. Civic engagement is especially relevant in the context of the decennial census. The census is a massive effort to count every person residing in our nation on April 1st, 2020. The results will be …
2020 Meeting Schedule for the Library Commission The Library Commission meets monthly MEETING DATES & TIMES LOCATION Monday, January 27 6-:30-8 PM Terrazas Branch | 1105 E Cesar Chavez St Monday, February 24 6:30-8 PM Central Library | 710 W Cesar Chavez St Monday, March 23 6:30-8 PM Old Quarry Branch | 7051 Village Center Dr Monday, April 27 6:30-8 PM Central Library | 710 W Cesar Chavez St Monday, May 18 6:30-8 PM Ruiz Branch | 1600 Grove Blvd Monday, June 22 6:30-8 PM Central Library | 710 W Cesar Chavez St Monday, July 27 6:30-8 PM Hampton Branch | 5125 Convict Hill Rd Monday, August 24 6:30-8 PM Central Library | 710 W Cesar Chavez St Monday, September 28 6:30-8 PM Willie Mae Kirk Branch | 3101 Oak Springs Dr Monday, October 26 6:30-8 PM Central Library | 710 W Cesar Chavez St Monday, November 16 6:30-8 PM Windsor Park Branch | 5833 Westminster Dr. Monday, December 14 6:30-8 PM Central Library | 710 W Cesar Chavez St _______________________________________ The purpose of the board is make recommendations to the City Council on matters relating to the establishment, maintenance, and operation of the public libraries. § 2-1-150
Library Commission Meeting Minutes 28 October, 2019 THE LIBRARY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 28 October, 2019 The Library Commission convened in a Regular Meeting on Monday, October 28, 2019 at the University Hills Branch, 4721 Loyola Ln., in Austin, Texas. Chair Hanna called the Board Meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Chair Catherine Hanna, Commission Members Julia Aguilar, Patricia Dabbert, JC Dwyer, Deborah Pardo-Kaplan, Daniella Ramos, Steven Self, and Beth Smyer Board Members Absent: Vice Chair Finney and Commission Member Chad Williams Staff in Attendance: Roosevelt Weeks, Director of Libraries; Anne Bramblett, Assistant Director for Public Services; Dana McBee, Assistant Director for Support Services; John Daniels, Facilities Planning Manager; Sharon Herfurth, Division Manager, Office of Programs & Partnerships; Emi Johnson, Business Process Consultant; Patti Fowler, Division Manager, Central Library; Wendy Harrison, Financial Manager; Pamela Bowles, Division Manager, Branch Services; and Joe Faulk, Information Systems Manager Citizen Communication: Carlos Leon spoke about citizen communication on agenda items. 1. Approval of Minutes from the September 23, 2019 Regular Meeting: The minutes of the regular meeting were approved on Commission Member Dwyers’s motion and Commission Member Dabbert’s second on an 8-0 vote. Vice Chair Finney and Commission Member Williams absent. 2. Introductions and Welcome: District 9 Library Commission Member Julia Aguilar, was introduced. 3. Briefing: Library Wraparound Services Emi Johnson, Business Process Consultant, gave an overview of wraparound services throughout the Austin Public Library system. 4. Old Business: a. Discussion and possible action on youth participation on the Library Commission Carlos Leon spoke. No action taken. The item will be put on a future agenda when more information is available. Library Commission Meeting Minutes 28 October, 2019 5. New Business: a. Discussion and possible action on meeting schedule 2020. A draft schedule will be presented at the next meeting. Meeting locations will alternate between branches and the Central Library. b. Discussion and possible action on civic engagement Carlos Leon spoke. John Lawler, Census Coordinator for Travis County and the City of Austin, gave a presentation about local Complete Count Committee and their activities. Commission Members Dwyer and Smyer presented their report on civic engagement activities taking place at Austin Public Library and other peer libraries. They will write a draft recommendation supporting APL participation in 2020 census efforts. Chair Hanna appointed a civic engagement working group, including Commissioners Williams, Smyer, Dwyer, and Ramos. 6. Discussion of Director’s Monthly Report …
1 of 3 LIBRARY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20191118-5a: Support for Austin Public Library’s Assistance with the Decennial Census Date: November 18, 2019 Subject: Support for Austin Public Library’s Assistance with the Decennial Census Motioned By: Seconded By: Recommendation Support for Austin Public Library’s Assistance with the Decennial Census Description of Recommendation to Council Requesting that Austin City Council maintain awareness of and support the Austin Public Library’s efforts to assist local efforts to ensure a complete census count in 2020. Rationale: As a vital public space and community hub, the Austin Public Library supports and advances the City’s Strategic Direction, including the following goals and metrics: • Enhance communication and collaboration between City Council, City staff, and community members to enhance transparency, trust, and shared decision making. Ensure collaboration is strengthened by accessible, timely, and accurate information sharing. (GTW#5) • Engage community members on the matters that impact them in ways that are timely, convenient, meaningful, and honor their communication preferences; and equip employees to better engage vulnerable and historically marginalized communities. (GTW#6) • Create a new integrated approach to managing community members’ multiple relationships with different City departments to strengthen feedback loops, build trust, and improve satisfaction. (GTW#8) • Percentage of eligible residents who are registered to vote and who participate in City elections (disaggregated by race and geography). (GTW.E.1) • Percentage of residents who express high levels of satisfaction with the outcomes of their engagement with the City. (GTW.E.2) • Percentage of residents who believe Austin values dialogue between residents and government. (GTW.E.3) • Number of [stakeholder] engagement/outreach activities by department, Council district, time and type of activity. (GTW.E.4) 2 of 3 These goals may be grouped under the broad definition of “civic engagement,” which centers the values of inclusion and equity in the co-creation of public understanding and public policy. Civic engagement is a rising area of interest among many library systems, funders and national associations (e.g. American Library Association, Public Library Association, Urban Libraries Council). The high degree of public trust, strategically located infrastructure and regular access to a diverse cross-section of the public enjoyed by libraries makes them strong partners in this work. Civic engagement is especially relevant in the context of the decennial census. The census is a massive effort to count every person residing in our nation on April 1st, 2020. The results will be used to allocate political representation, as well as billions …
November 2019 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS HIghlights __________________________________________________________________ 3 Exhibits ______________________________________________________________________________ 4 Facilities Services ____________________________________________________________ 5 FY2018 Bond Program Summary __________________________________________________________ 5 FY2012 Bond Program Summary __________________________________________________________ 7 Cepeda Branch / Hampton Branch Monthly Report ____________________________________________ 12 Faulk Building / Austin History Center Monthly Report _________________________________________ 14 Interior Renovations Monthly Report _______________________________________________________ 17 Roof Replacements & Systems Upgrades Monthly Report ______________________________________ 19 Austin History Center ________________________________________________________ 21 Library Priorities ____________________________________________________________ 23 Literacy Advancement __________________________________________________________________ 23 Digital Inclusion & STEM ________________________________________________________________ 23 Equity, Diversity & Inclusion _____________________________________________________________ 23 Civic and Community Engagement ________________________________________________________ 24 Staff Development _____________________________________________________________________ 24 Workforce and Economic Development ____________________________________________________ 24 APL By the Numbers ________________________________________________________ 25 Performance Indicators for August ________________________________________________________ 25 Revenue ____________________________________________________________________________ 25 Volunteers ___________________________________________________________________________ 25 3 HIGHLIGHTS Austin Public Library Named as a Top 10 Innovator by Urban Libraries Council The Urban Libraries Council announced Austin Public Library as one of 10 Top Innovators during the 2019 Innovations Celebration held on October 17 in Salt Lake City. The annual Innovations award program recognizes leading practices from ULC’s member library systems across the U.S. and Canada. A panel of expert judges selected Austin Public Library’s Welding Class from 260 submissions in 10 categories that showcase out-of-the box thinking and creative applications of library resources. Austin Public Library won in the category of Education – Adults. Award winners were recognized for their level of creativity, ability for other libraries to adapt their work and the outcomes achieved. Austin Public Library partnered with Austin Community College (ACC) to bring vocational educational opportunities to one of its most underserved communities by offering ACC’s Welding Class that allows students to receive a Welding Certification. A generator-powered mobile education pod was brought on site to the Southeast Branch Library. Due to its mobility the classroom can be brought to students rather than the other way around. Having the classroom in one’s neighborhood made it easier to arrange for child care since the ‘college’ may be only blocks away from home. Holiday Sparkle Come celebrate the holidays with the Austin Public Library! Ancient Stories, Modern Times: Storytelling with David Thompson. A great time to relax before Thanksgiving and hear some enchanting stories from David Thompson, who has appeared on 3 continents and been featured on National Public Radio. Saturday, November 23, 11 AM – Noon, Cepeda Branch. Holidays in the Making with H-E-B. Activities will include cookie decorating, making floral arrangements, …
Library Commission Proposed Agenda Items December Marketing – APL and Recycled Reads Revenue Generation January Library Foundation Update SD 2023 Alignment – Economic Opportunity and Affordability Fine Free Libraries February SD 2023 Alignment – Mobility APL Bookmobile Services March SD 2023 – Safety Preliminary Budget Discussion – Overview of Process Discussion of Recommendations to Other Commissions April Library Foundation Update SD 2023 Alignment – Health and Environment Austin Public Library FY 2021 Budget Forecast Officer Elections May SD 2023 Alignment – Culture and Lifelong Learning Budget Process Update Summer Reading Program Preview June SD 2023 Alignment – Government that Works for All Budget Process Update Equity of Services July Library Foundation Update Collections in Foreign Languages Budget August Youth Task Force Update Library Trends and how APL can Incorporate Them September Summer Reading Wrap-up October Library Foundation Update
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. COLLEGE STUDENT COMMISSION MEETING Regular Meeting- Monday, November 18, 2019, 6pm-7:30pm Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Room 1027 COMMISSION MEMBERS: Jessica Riley, St. Edwards University Jared Breckenridge, Huston-Tillotson University Mykel Matthews, Huston-Tillotson University Anne Cuzeau, Austin Community College Bryan Nya, Austin Community College Markell Irvin, Concordia University MEETING CALL TO ORDER- 6:00pm 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. CITIZEN’S COMMUNICATIONS 3. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION a. Bylaws revisions/updates b. Election of chair and co-chair c. Focus for the school year d. Committee groups 5. OLD BUSINESS & REPORTS 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 7. ADJOURNMENT Denise Basore, Austin Community College Krista Gehlhausen, Concordia University Matthew Barron, University of Texas Madison Goodrich, University of Texas Brandon Barrows, Concordia University Kindle Kreis, University of Texas
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 at least 4 days’ notice before the meeting date. Please call Liane Miller at the Austin Transportation Department at 512-974-7922, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711 Impact Fee Advisory Committee November 18, 2019 6:30 PM Town Lake Center, Room 100 721 Barton Springs Road Austin, Texas For more information go to: www.austintexas.gov/ifac AGENDA Kris Bailey, Chair Lottie Dailey Dick Kallerman Lance Parisher Channy Soeur Bobak Tehrany Susan Turrieta CALL TO ORDER – November 18, 2019, 6:30 p.m. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION 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. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the October 15, 2019 Impact Fee Advisory Committee meeting. B. NEW BUSINESS None C. OLD BUSINESS 1. Staff update briefing on the street impact fee study and draft report. 2. Discussion and possible action on future Impact Fee Advisory Committee meeting dates for 2019 and 2020. D. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS E. 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 at least 4 days’ notice before the meeting date. Please call Liane Miller at Austin Transportation at 512-974-7922, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711 Impact Fee Advisory Committee November 18, 2019 6:30 PM Town Lake Center, Room 100 721 Barton Springs Road Austin, Texas For more information go to: www.austintexas.gov/ifac MEETING MINUTES - APPROVED Kris Bailey Lottie Dailey Dick Kallerman Lance Parisher Channy Soeur Bobak Tehrany Susan Turrieta A.CALL TO ORDER – November 18, 2019, 6:30 p.m.Chair Bailey called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm with a quorum present.Committee Members in Attendance: Kris Bailey, Dick Kallerman, Lance Parisher, Channy Soeur,Bobak Tehrany, Susan Turrieta.City of Austin Staff in Attendance: Liane Miller (Austin Transportation Department).B.CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONThe first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed athree-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda.NoneC.APPROVAL OF MINUTES1.Approval of minutes from the October 15, 2019 Impact Fee Advisory Committee meeting.Committee Member (CM) Parisher moved approval, Chair Bailey seconded and the minutes wereapproved 4-0 with CM Turrieta abstaining.D.NEW BUSINESSNoneE.OLD BUSINESS1.Staff update briefing on the street impact fee study and draft report.Jeff Whitacre (consultant with Kimley-Horn coordinating the street impact fee study) recapped the October 15 meeting, including the maximum assessable fee calculation methodology. The study will result in the maximum assessable fee for consideration in developing policy, which is ultimately a City Council decision. He provided the pre-credit draft report to the committee members and reviewed the contents, the first three sections of which were what City Council adopted on August 22, 2019. Mr. Whitacre presented various policy options for the committee’s consideration as they begin developing a recommendation for City Council. The committee discussed these various options. He also reviewed a draft schedule for the remainder of the study. Impact Fee Advisory Committee Page 2 of 2 2. Discussion and possible action on future Impact Fee Advisory Committee meeting dates for 2019 and 2020. The committee decided the next IFAC meeting date would be December 18, 2019. It was agreed that subsequent meeting dates would be discussed at future meetings. F. FUTURE AGENDA …
Austin Transportation DepartmentStreet Impact FeesImpact Fee Advisory Committee: 11-18-2019 2Overview•Recap Recent Activity on SIF•Recap of October 15 Meeting•Review Report•Policy Elements•Example Ordinance•Schedule•Questions 3SIF Activity Recap 4Past Meetings and Actions•June 13 –Mobility Committee•Discussed project schedule and questions on Land Use Assumptions (LUA) and Roadway Capacity Plan (RCP)•June 13 –Impact Fee Advisory Committee•Approved LUA and RCP•Early July –RCP Posted on website•August 7 –Briefing to Austin Chamber•August 8 –Council to adopt LUA and RCP, hold Public Hearing•Held open to action on August 22 •August 21 –Mobility Committee •Additional questions on LUA and RCP •August 22 –Council adopted LUA and RCP part of Report 5Recap of October 15 Meeting 6Impact Fee Results•Study Determines Maximum Fee•Council Determines Effective Rate•End result looks like a table as follows:Service AreaDRAFTMax Impact Fee(vehicle-mile)Study DeterminesEffective Rate Impact Fee(vehicle-mile)Council DeterminesG$2,381$X,XXXI$1,347$Y,YYY 7Service Unit -ExamplesTrips0.99 Vehicles(PM Peak)(ITETrip Generation)X Trip Length4.30 Miles**Outside the LoopVehicle-Miles4.26 Vehicle-MilesTrips3.81 Vehicles(PM Peak)(ITETrip Generation)Reduction for Pass-by Trips34% (ITETrip Generation Handbook)2.51Vehicles (PM Peak)X Trip Length2.91 Miles**Inside the LoopVehicle-Miles7.30 Vehicle-MilesRETAIL STORE 8Sample Developments:Collection Rate OptionsDEVELOPMENTUNITSMulti-Family298 unitsResidential: 298 ApartmentsOffice55,000 square feetOffice: 55,000 ft2Office 9Collection Rate Comparison to Maximum Assessable Fee Austin DevelopmentAustinMitigation/ TIA ContributionService Area G Draft (Outside Loop)Service Area I Draft (Inside Loop)298 Apartments*$86,288$1,709,987$650,27855,000ft2Office$317,388$509,415$316,343* Assumes ITE Code 220 for Apartments (Highest Trip Gen) 10Collection Rate ComparisonsAustin DevelopmentAustinMitigation/ TIA ContributionService Area G Draft (Outside Loop)Service Area I Draft (Inside Loop)Frisco**(60% of max, Lowest SA)Fort Worth (Flat Rate all SA’s)***Prosper(Lower SA)Frisco**(60% of max, Highest SA)Prosper(Higher SA)298 Apartments*$86,288$1,709,987$650,278$435,676$631,164$1,059,688$971,778$1,397,62055,000ft2Office$317,388$509,415$316,343$175,945$177,870$214,005$393,965$282,260* Assumes ITE Code 220 (Most Intense Trip Generation) for Apartments** Maximum in SA A; Minimum in SA D*** Effective January 1, 2019 11Review Report 12Outline and Highlights•Section I-III (Introduction, Land Use, Roadway Capacity Plan)•Mostly unchanged, adopted by Resolution on August 22•Section IV –Assumptions•Service Units and Costing•Section V –Calculation•Results, Land Use Table, Credit Calculation (Not completed)•Adoption Process•Conclusions•Appendix 13Policy Elements 14Policy•Rate Reduction (vehicle-mile versus land use)•Trip Reduction•Tie to TIA policies•Travel Demand Management •Tie to Transportation Criteria Manual (Draft Percent Reductions in TIA Policy)•Affordable Housing•Economic Development 15Example Ordinance 16Round Rock•https://www.roundrocktexas.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/02-2019-revised-roadway-impact-fee-ordinance.pdf•Adopted a vehicle-mile value (one for residential and one for non-residential)•Established proportionality•Determined Assessment•Determine Effective Date (Phased In)•Outlined Offset Agreement•Policy –Right of Way and Transportation Impact Analyses 17Schedule 18Schedule•Next IFAC Meetings•December•Comments due on Pre-Credit Draft Report•Wrap up/Continue Policy Discussion•Public Engagement Strategy•January •Full Report with all maximum fee info –motion for comments•January / February•Draft Ordinance Review•Start Outreach 19Questions
Human Rights Commission Community Interest Announcement Special Called Meeting of the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission Police Accountability & The Hispanic Community Addressing: Mental Health, Training, Immigration, Trigger areas, police accountability and policy Saturday, November 16, 2019 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Conley-Guerrero Senior Activity Center 808 Nile Street, Austin, TX 78702 A quorum of commission members may be present. No action will be taken. For more information, please contact the commission’s staff liaison, Jonathan Babiak, at (512) 974-3203 or by email at Jonathan.Babiak@austintexas.gov.
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION NOVEMBER 16, 2019 9AM – 12:00PM LOCATION: Conley-Guerrero Senior Center 808 Nile Street, Austin, TX 78702 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Amanda Afifi, Chair Ricardo Garay Angelica Erazo, Vice Chair Melissa Ayala Jovita Flay Diana Salas Zaira Garcia Felicia Pena Maria Solis AGENDA Citizens wishing to speak on agenda and non-agenda related items must sign up at least ten minutes before the meeting is called to order. Citizens may speak on non-agenda items under the Citizens Communications section of the agenda. Citizens may speak on an agenda related item after a presentation on the item has been made. Citizens may not speak after City staff presentations. Speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns. Boards and Commissions follow the same rules as City Council meetings. CALL TO ORDER 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 2. MOTION TO SUSPEND ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER 3. COMMUNITY BRIEFING a. Texas Here to Stay Coalition b. Grassroots Leadership c. Austin Justice Coalition 4. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Discussion and Possible Action: a. Austin Police Department b. Office of Police Oversight 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 call Amanda Jasso at (512) 974-9107 or via email at Amanda.Jasso@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission, please contact Amanda Jasso at (512)974(cid:31)9107 or Amanda.Jasso@austintexas.gov.
1 a E, j HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION AGENDA Special Called Meeting Wednesday, November 13, 2019 6:00 p.m. – Adjournment at the Windsor Park Branch, Austin Public Library 5833 Westminster Drive Austin, Texas 78723 (This meeting is open to the public.) CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS:Sareta Davis, Chair Kristian Caballero, Vice Chair Jared Breckenridge Garry Brown Jamarr Brown Isabel Casas Idona Griffith Maram Museitif Courtney Santana Alicia Weigel Nathan WhiteCALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Citizens 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Commission will not consider approval of minutes at this meeting. 2. ANNOUNCEMENTS 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Austin Human Rights Commission will hear and rule on the appeal of No Reasonable Cause determination of the Equal Employment/Fair Housing Office in Case No. HRC-CF-18-003 under City Code Chapter 5-2 Discrimination in Public Accommodations. (White/G. Brown/Weigel) 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 48 hours before the meeting date. Please call Jonathan Babiak at (512) 974-3276, Human Resources Department, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Human Rights Commission, please contact Jonathan Babiak at (512) 974-3276 or visit http://www.austintexas.gov/hrc.
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days before the meeting date. Please call Vivian Holmes at the EMS Department, at (512) 972-7148 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. RBJ HEALTH CENTER 2nd FLOOR, EMS HEADQUARTERS 15 WALLER STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS November 6, 2019 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. AGENDA ITEM 1) Call to Order 2) Quorum Determination 3) Review and approve minutes of previous meeting 4) Receive Citizen Communications/Comments 5) Elect Officers for 2020 6) Review and adopt 2020 Board Meeting Schedule 7) Review of System Reports 8) Receive updates from System Agencies Representatives: a) Medical Director’s Report: Dr. Mark Escott, Medical Director b) Austin EMS Department: Ernesto Rodriguez, Chief c) Travis County Emergency Services: Charles Brotherton, County Executive d) Austin Fire Department: Rob Vires, Chief of Staff e) Emergency Services Districts: Robert Abbott, CAFCA President 9) Other business 10) Adjourn AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
CITY OF AUSTIN FIREFIGHTERS’, POLICE OFFICERS’ AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL’S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Monday, November 4, 2019, 10:00 a.m. 5202 East Ben White Blvd. Room 249 Austin, Texas 78741 AGENDA 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. CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes from the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Special Called Meeting of October 7, 2019. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action regarding the request of an Austin Fire Department candidate to the Commission to appoint three-member boards per Chapter 143.022(c) LGC for another mental or physical examination. (Giovanni Vecchione) 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Report from the Civil Service Office regarding exam processes, disciplinary hearings and fit for duty actions. b. Future Meetings Schedule. 4. 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 Barry Cook at the Human Resources Department, at 512-974-3312, for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the City of Austin Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission, please contact Barry Cook at 512-974-3312.
LIBRARY COMMISSION October 28, 2019 – 6:30 PM 4721 Loyola Ln. AUSTIN, TEXAS The Library Commission shall make recommendations to the city council on matters relating to the establishment, maintenance, and operation of the public libraries. Section 2-1-150 of the City Code. General Communication & Communication on Agenda Items: The first 5 speakers signed up for citizen communication 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 during the time set aside for general citizen communication. Those who wish to speak on agenda items must be signed up prior to the meeting being called to order and will be allowed three minutes to speak when the agenda item comes up. Patricia Dabbert, JC Dwyer, Aimee Finney, Catherine Hanna, Deborah Pardo-Kaplan, Daniella Ramos, Steven Self, Beth Smyer, and Chad Williams AGENDA CALL TO ORDER Citizen Communication: General 1. Approval of Minutes from the September 23, 2019 Regular Meeting 2. Welcome and Introduction of new Library Commission Member Julia Aguilar 3. Briefing: Library Wraparound Services: Emi Johnson, Business Process Consultant 4. Old Business: a. Discussion and possible action on youth participation on the Library Commission 5. New Business: a. Discussion and possible action on meeting schedule for 2020 b. Discussion and possible action on civic engagement 6. Discussion of Director’s Monthly Report for October 2019 covering programming highlights, facilities, policies, and APL Priorities. 7. Discussion of commissioner visits to branch libraries 8. 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 2 days before the meeting date. Please call Sharon Herfurth at the Library Department, at 512- 974-7420 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Library Commission, please contact Sharon Herfurth at 512- 974-7420 or sharon.herfurth@austintexas.gov
Library Commission Meeting Minutes 28 October, 2019 THE LIBRARY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 28 October, 2019 The Library Commission convened in a Regular Meeting on Monday, October 28, 2019 at the University Hills Branch, 4721 Loyola Ln., in Austin, Texas. Chair Hanna called the Board Meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Chair Catherine Hanna, Commission Members Julia Aguilar, Patricia Dabbert, JC Dwyer, Deborah Pardo-Kaplan, Daniella Ramos, Steven Self, and Beth Smyer Board Members Absent: Vice Chair Finney and Commission Member Chad Williams Staff in Attendance: Roosevelt Weeks, Director of Libraries; Anne Bramblett, Assistant Director for Public Services; Dana McBee, Assistant Director for Support Services; John Daniels, Facilities Planning Manager; Sharon Herfurth, Division Manager, Office of Programs & Partnerships; Emi Johnson, Business Process Consultant; Patti Fowler, Division Manager, Central Library; Wendy Harrison, Financial Manager; Pamela Bowles, Division Manager, Branch Services; and Joe Faulk, Information Systems Manager Citizen Communication: Carlos León spoke about citizen communication on agenda items. 1. Approval of Minutes from the September 23, 2019 Regular Meeting: The minutes of the regular meeting were approved on Commission Member Dwyers’s motion and Commission Member Dabbert’s second on an 8-0 vote. Vice Chair Finney and Commission Member Williams absent. 2. Introductions and Welcome: Carlos León spoke. District 9 Library Commission Member Julia Aguilar, was introduced. 3. Briefing: Library Wraparound Services Emi Johnson, Business Process Consultant, gave an overview of wraparound services throughout the Austin Public Library system. 4. Old Business: a. Discussion and possible action on youth participation on the Library Commission Carlos León spoke. No action taken. The item will be put on a future agenda when more information is available. Library Commission Meeting Minutes 28 October, 2019 5. New Business: a. Discussion and possible action on meeting schedule 2020. A draft schedule will be presented at the next meeting. Meeting locations will alternate between branches and the Central Library. b. Discussion and possible action on civic engagement Carlos León spoke. John Lawler, Census Coordinator for Travis County and the City of Austin, gave a presentation about local Complete Count Committee and their activities. Commission Members Dwyer and Smyer presented their report on civic engagement activities taking place at Austin Public Library and other peer libraries. They will write a draft recommendation supporting APL participation in 2020 census efforts. Chair Hanna appointed a civic engagement working group, including Commissioners Williams, Smyer, Dwyer, and Ramos. 6. Discussion of …
