MUSIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20210405-4b Seconded By: Graham Reynolds Date: April 5, 2021 Subject: Budget Recommendation Motioned By: Gavin Garcia Recommendation Recommendation to City Council requesting a minimum of $20 million per year for two years, from any and all available sources, to provide recovery for Austin music community losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Austin music initiatives and programs for Preservation, Innovation, and Elevation (PIE) of the Austin music industry, venues, festivals, and professionals. Description of Recommendation to Council The Music Commission, in support of the music community, recommends that Austin City Council designate a minimum of $20 Million per year in funding to Austin music professionals, organizations, and enterprises for their use in sustaining operations, fueling Austin music industry growth, and supporting the music community in the face of pandemic-related economic losses, a growing affordability crisis, and substantial institutional equity concerns in Austin. The Commission gratefully acknowledges the support the Austin music industry received from the City of Austin through COVID relief programs, and strongly recommends dedicated funding to support and elevate the Austin music economy. Sources for the requested $20 Million per year could include, but is not limited to the American Rescue Plan, and city general revenue, hotel occupancy taxes, or other funds. Rationale: • Austin is the Music Capital of the World and the music industry here is a major driver of tourism and economic growth for the City of Austin • The music economy all but ground to halt during the pandemic, creating severe economic losses and uncertainty for the future. • The music community, with the direction, encouragement, and support of the Music Commission, is in the process of developing equity & fair pay programming initiatives that will require funding to be viable to historically underserved communities. • The Live Music Fund concept was created in acknowledgement of the need to financially support the growth of the Austin Music Industry with the PIE funding recommendation/overlay which seeks to repair historic equity concerns within live music. • The Creative Space bond was created in acknowledgement of the increasing scarcity of affordable space for venues, studios, and other spaces designated for creative uses. • On March 25, 2021, Austin City Council passed Resolution No. 20210325-111, which directed staff to inventory funding available for relief and recovery, and to identifying four priority areas: Specific recommendations for are for each of the four priority areas as related …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Austin Travis County Food Policy Board Recommendation Number: 20210405_4.a.i.i_Funding for Food and Equity WHEREAS, Austin, Travis County and the five county Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) lack a comprehensive, cohesive, equitable food system plan; WHEREAS, the food Central Texans consume, no matter their dietary restrictions or preferences, job title, race, or income, depends on a complex network of largely private sector businesses who grow, distribute, process and, ultimately, sell food via retail outlets;; WHEREAS, Total sales for food retail sector in the Capital Area was nearly $7.6 billion in 2015, however, only 1% of food consumed Travis County is produced locally; WHEREAS, the population of Austin MSA grew by 32.4% from 2009 to 2019 compared to 16.9% in Texas and 6.9% in the US;[i] WHEREAS, the median home value in Travis County grew by 19.4% between 2012 and 2017;[ii] WHEREAS, the food insecure population grew by 26.3% in Austin’s 5 county MSA from 12.4% pre-COVID to 15.7% during COVID, and the child food insecurity population grew by 37% from 16.9% pre-COVID to 23.2% during COVID;[iii] WHEREAS, More than 1 in 6 Central Texas residents were food insecure in 2017, and 12.9% of Travis County residents experienced food insecurity in 2018, and the 2020 projection is 18%; WHEREAS, Before COVID-19, 2018 data show more than 1 in 8 Travis County residents and 1 in 6 Travis County children were food insecure; Whereas there has been a 38% increase in child food insecurity during COVID to 1 in 4 Travis County children; WHEREAS 41% of food insecure people in Travis County do not qualify for Federal Assistance (SNAP, WIC, School Meal Programs); WHEREAS, The City of Austin (CoA) with regional food system stakeholders participated in a two-day facilitated workshop in 2019 that explored Food Systems Inequities in the U.S. and Central Texas: Root Causes and Historical Analysis and concluded that those negatively impacted must be involved in all decision making processes in order to authentically center equity; WHEREAS, Communities of color, low-income, and rural populations are most negatively impacted by the existing food system due to systemic racism, wealth, and structural inequity, and face the greatest barriers to accessing healthy, affordable foods and now water, as well as economic opportunity; WHEREAS, the Austin/Travis County Food System Plan would take a comprehensive approach and involve the many major local planning functions such as land use, economic development, transportation, environmental sustainability and resilience, …
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20210405-002a April 5, 2021 Recommendation that City Council Support Improvements to Mental Health Services Date: Subject: Motioned by: Chair Rebecca Gonzales Seconded by: Commissioner Ramirez Recommendation: The Public Safety Commission recommends that the City Council take action to support the findings of the report outlining the gaps and opportunities for improvement of mental health services for Austin’s first responders. Description of Recommendation to Council: City Council passed Resolution No. 20190619-092 directing the City Manager to develop a report outlining the gaps and opportunities for improvement of mental health services for our first responders. Therefore, The Public Safety Commission recommends that the Austin City Council move forward with the recommended improvements to the mental health services including: • • • Establish a City-sponsored fund to retain a psychiatrist for first responders. Establish protocol for Mental Health days. Specialized training for public safety leadership on handling mental health issues for first responders. Develop and administer training on social-justice-informed mental health care. Hire 2 Full-Time employees to assist psychologists and Peer Support coordinators. Additional funding for Peer Support activities. Revisit departmental policies to accept the use of CBD oil for first responders. Implement annual behavioral health check-ins for first responders. Increased funding allocation for Dr. Tania Glenn & Associates, PA. Coordinate a joint statement from City leadership, Associations, and Department management that commits to limitations on sharing mental health treatment information and that seeking therapy will not have negative repercussions on a first responder’s career. • • • • • • • Rationale: The Public Safety Commission believes the mental and physical health of our first responders is key to the safety of the citizens of Austin. Vote: For: 6 (Commissioners Ramirez, Lane, Sierra-Arevalo, Bernhardt, Hausenfluck, Gonzales) Against: 1 (Commissioner Webber) Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 (Commissioner Enyioha) Attest: [Staff or board member can sign] __________________________________
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20210405-003b April 5, 2021 Recommendation: Public Safety Budget Date: Subject: Motioned by: Chair Rebecca Gonzales Seconded by: Commissioner Nelly Ramirez Recommendation: The Public Safety Commission recommends that the City Council take action to support the following budget items. Description of Recommendation to Council: During the April Public Safety Commission meeting, the three Public Safety organizations presented their initial budget requests. Therefore, The Public Safety Commission recommends that the Austin City Council move forward with the following budget requests: APD • Sworn Overtime - $2.8M • Terminal Pay Increase - $3.4M • 2.5 Civilian FTEs for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; and the Training Academy - $1.6M • Total $7.8M Fire EMS • Del Valle Ladder - $1.6M • Civilian conversions temp to permanent (4FTEs) - $303K • Mental Health Support (2FTEs) - $187K • Mental Health training (contracted) - $50K • Total $2.1M • Program Leadership Enhancement - $962K • Phasing in FTEs to standardize staffing levels at all stations (12FTEs) - $3.6M • Community Relations and Injury Prevention Investment - $232K • Total $4.794M Rationale: The Public Safety Commission believes the budget items listed in the recommendation are either vital to operations of the public safety organizations. Vote: For: 7 (Commissioners Lane, Ramirez, Hausenfluck, Bernhardt, Webber, Gonzales and Lewis) Against: 0 Abstain: 1 (Commissioner Sierra-Arevalo) Absent: 1 (Commissioner Enyioha) Attest: [Staff or board member can sign] __________________________________
COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS Monday, April 5, 2021 5:30 PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING Meeting Minutes Board Members in Attendance: Karen Crawford, Chair Krystal Gomez, Vice Chair Samuel Adair Board Members not in Attendance: Juan Vences-Benitez Adrian De La Rosa Montserrat Garibay Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch Glenn Rosales Staff in Attendance: Sinying Chan, Staff Liaison & Health Equity Unit Program Coordinator/APH CALL TO ORDER 1. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES – March 1, 2021 Minutes not available; will table to next month 2. NEW BUSINESS: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTIONS: A. Update from Rocio Villalobos on her work with the Equity Office Joseph Ramirez-Hernandez Rennison Lalgee Nicole Merritt To put in motion in having naturalization ceremonies in Austin with assistance from Austin Public Library (APH) and Austin Public Health Immigrant Integration Mini Grant program pilot project – developing rubric for evaluation and fine-tuning the language of the proposal and application for easy understanding and completion; will translate in multiple languages as well; Commission on Immigrant Affairs will create a working group to help with application review Reimagining Public Safety, Equity Reinvestment Working Group – to propose to have mini hubs throughout the city focusing on communities that face the most challenges; allowing hubs to have funding to create programing based on the needs of the neighborhood New American Economy – in the process of finishing the COVID-19 impact survey and reviewing guidelines for local emergency management and preparedness Ongoing collaboration with APH in the communities of color, immigrant, and non- English speakers – presentation on public charge, COVID-19 vaccine registration and Q&A, APH/AISD focused vaccine POD without registration, and mass vaccine registration campaign Assisting United Way to review applications for COVID vaccination grant Media requests on anti-Asian racism Undoing racism training in Spanish No additional movement from community members on municipal ID as they worry about having personal information living with the City; having a community partner handling the ID project and utilizing the mini grant could be an option; there’s still concern on if showing the municipal ID means they’re undocumented immigrants as they don’t have a state-issued ID B. Elections for Chair and Vice Chair Krystal will run for the Chair position and Nicole will run for the Vice Chair position Karen moved to approve; Adrian seconded; all in favor C. Vote on budget recommendations Nicole moved to approve the …
2. 4. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL Regular Meeting Minutes The Art in Public Places Panel convened a regular meeting on Monday, April 5, 2021; 6:00 PM via Zoom. Chair Rubin called the Meeting to order at 6:02 PM. Panel Members in Attendance: Chair Tammie Rubin, Vice Chair Jacob Villanueva, Arts Commission Liaison Brett Barnes, and Panel Members Sarah Carr, Stephanie Lemmo, and Joel Nolan. Panel Member J Muzacz was absent. Staff in Attendance: Maria Teresa Bonet, Anna Bradley, Marjorie Flanagan, Curt Gettman, Alex Irrera, and Susan Lambe, Art in Public Places; Kalpana Sutaria, Public Works Project Manager; George Maldonado, Parks and Recreation Department Project Manager Guests in Attendance: James Edward Talbot, Artist Citizen Communication: General None. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. The minutes from the Regular meeting on Monday, February 1st, 2021 were approved on the motion of Panel Member Lemmo. Panel Member Carr seconded. Passed 6-0-0. b. The minutes from the Joint meeting with the Austin Arts Commission on Sunday, February 7th, 2021 were approved on the motion of Vice Chair Villanueva. Panel Member Lemmo seconded. Panel Member Nolan recused. Passed 5-0-1. CHAIR’S REPORT a. None 3. ARTS COMMISSION LIAISON REPORT a. Arts Commission Liaison Barnes noted that the Arts Commission did not have a Regular meeting in February 2021 because of winter storm Uri. Commission Liaison Barnes also noted that the Arts Commission submitted a memo to City Council requesting $20 million over 2 years. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items i. Presentation regarding the new Austin Public Health Dove Springs Health Center Public Works Project Manager Kalpana Sutaria introduced the Austin Public Health Dove Springs Health Center Capital Improvement Project to the AIPP Panel. Discussion ensued. No action was taken. ii. Approve the Final Design for the Little Stacey Neighborhood Park AIPP Project Artist James Edward Talbot presented his Final Design for the Little Stacey Neighborhood Park AIPP Project. Discussion ensued. Vice Chair Villanueva made a motion to approved. Panel Member Carr seconded. Motion approved. 6-0- 0. iii. Approve the Selection Process Recommendation for the TEMPO 2021AIPP Projects AIPP staff Anna Bradley and Curt Gettman presented the Selection Process Recommendation for the TEMPO 2021 AIPP Projects. Discussion ensued. Panel Member Carr made a motion to approve. Vice Chair Villanueva seconded. Motion approved 6-0-0. iv. Approve the Selection Process Recommendation for the 2021-2023 Pre-Qualified Artist Pool AIPP staff Maria Teresa Bonet and Alex Irrera presented the …
AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES The Austin Music Commission convened on April 5, 2021 via videoconference. April 5, 2021 BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Chair – Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Vice-chair – Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Secretary – Oren Rosenthal, Al Duarte, Gavin Garcia, Doug Leveton, Nagavalli Medicharla, Patrice Pike, Graham Reynolds Staff in Attendance: Erica Shamaly, Kim McCarson, Stephanie Bergara CALL TO ORDER 6:35pm MUSICAL PERFORMANCE D-Madness CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL David Goujoun, Chair of Advisory Board for Mexican American Cultural Center speaks on the Creative Space Bond. Aggie Sanchez, Austin Tejano Music Coalition, speaks in support of Tejano music and asks to be included in discussions regarding budget and inclusion in local music events. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of minutes from the March 1, 2021 Music Commission meeting. Commissioner Reynolds motions and Vice-chair Patterson seconds. Motion carries 9-0. a. Commission membership participation check-in. 2. CHAIR’S REPORT 3. OLD BUSINESS Discussion and Possible Action following presentation on Creative Space Bond a. by David Colligan, Acting Chief Operating Officer, Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC), and Matthew Kwatinetz, Managing Partner, Q Partners. Anna Maciel speaks on slowness of the process. No action taken. b. Discussion and Possible Action on the future of live music in Downtown Austin, focusing on creative space/venues and potential partnerships and resource sharing between public, non-profit, and private entities. Presentation from Cody Cowan, Executive Director of the Red River Cultural District; and Rebecca Reynolds, President & Founder of the Music Venue Alliance - Austin. Anna Maciel speaks on the issue. Commissioner Reynolds motions to reconstitute the Land Use Working Group with Arts 1 AUSTIN MUSIC COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES April 5, 2021 Commission. Chair Mahone seconds. Motion carries 8-1. Commissioner Rosenthal votes against. Commissioners Reynolds and Leveton volunteer to join working group. c. Discussion and Possible Action on the Live Music Fund following update by Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Acting Director, Economic Development Department. Anna Maciel discusses her treatment as a speaker. Sonya Jevette, Kevin Russell, Scott Strickland, Patrick Buchta and Tom Van Schaik speak in support of the working group recommendations and getting the money into the music industry soon. No action taken. d. Discussion and Possible Action after update from Systemic Racism Working Group by Paul Pinon, former Music Commissioner. Anna Maciel speaks on not concentrating on one ethnic group. No action taken. e. Discussion and Possible Action on a submission process for live performances at Music Commission meetings. Vice-chair Patterson motions …
` Michael Sierra-Arevalo Rocky Lane Amanda Lewis PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, April 5, 2021 The Public Safety Commission convened a videoconferencing meeting Monday April 5, 2021 at City Hall 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Rebecca Gonzales called the Board Meeting to order at 3:03p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Rebecca Gonzales Rebecca Webber Kathleen Hausenfluck Nelly Ramirez Rebecca Bernhardt Board Members Absent: Queen U. Enyioha Staff in Attendance: Troy Gay, Chief of Staff, Austin Police Department Jasper Brown, Chief of Staff, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services Rob Vires, Chief of Staff, Austin Fire Department Public Communications - Citizens signed up to speak: Carlos Leon – Capital Metro Male Bus Drivers 1. Approval of Minutes – Chair Gonzales asked for any edits/comments to the minutes for February1, 2021presented. Hearing no comments/edits the minutes were deemed approved. 1 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Vote on recommendation in support of Council Resolution No. 20190619-092, gaps and opportunities for improvements of mental health services for public safety first responders (sponsors: Commissioner Gonzales and Webber) 3:25pm-3:35pm Chair Gonzales introduced the item by sharing a little background from the February 1, 2021 meeting. A mental health presentation was made to the Public Safety Commissioners during the February 2021 meeting per the directives in Resolution 20190619-092. During the February 2021 meeting, the commissioners agreed on voting in support of the mental health items recommended for improving the Mental Health Services for all first responders. The February meeting ended before a vote could be taken and it was agreed that the vote would be taken at the March 2021 meeting, however that meeting was cancelled due to the Texas winter storm. April 5, 2021 meeting the recommendation was put up for a vote, and there was discussion prior to a motion to vote. - Commissioner Sierra-Arevalo requested clarification on funding for Dr. Glenn - Commissioner Lane- commented on concerns he was hearing from the public on items/things needed since the winter storm. Things that were more for overall improving quality of life care. - Commissioner Webber questioned the purpose of the recommendation and who drafted the list of recommendations to improve/close gaps in mental health care for 1st responders - Commissioner Webber also questioned the policy on use of CBD oils for 1st responders Jasper Brown, Ronnelle Paulsen, Rob Vires and Troy Gay all weighed in on responding to the questions from the board. …
MEETING MINUTES April 5, 2021 Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board The Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board (ATCFPB) convened on Monday, April 5, 2021 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Board Members in Attendance: Andrea Abel, Joi Chevalier, Emily De Maria, Kacey Hanson, Karen Magid, Sharon Mays, Kara Prior, Ryan Rosshirt Absent board members: Felipe Camacho, Joy Casnovsky, Ellen Sweets Staff in Attendance: Edwin Marty, Amanda Rohlich CALL TO ORDER Board Chair Karen Magid called the meeting to order at 8:11 am CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Olivia Overturf – speaking in support of suggesting the City vet all organizations, non-profits, funds, foundations, and other groups that have access to the City's resources (food and water) during times of crisis. Also concerned with resources being wasted / food waste. Tiffany Washington – speaking in support of making a clear distinction between community gardens and urban farms in future planning and policy discussions. Michael Gumba— student at UT working on senior thesis research project regarding SNAP benefit recipients and their experiences pre-Covid and now. He would like to send out surveys to understand SNAP recipient needs and would like to consult board members on how best to do this. ZC Joseph – speaking to their concern about the history of Equidad ATX contract for 650,000 approved at the March 25, 2021 City Council meeting. Clare Zutz – calling in to listen to the meeting 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM MARCH MEETING Board Member Kacey Hanson motioned to approve the meeting minutes from March 1, 2021, with Board Member Joi Chevalier seconding the motion. Passed on a 8-0 vote. 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Presentation from Edwin Marty, Food Policy Manager – Update on the 87th State Legislative Agenda (see back-up materials for presentation) (Emily De Maria stepped away from the dais at 8:34 am and returned at 8:38 am) 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 Edwin Marty, Office of Sustainability at 512-974-2120, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Food Policy Board please contact Edwin Marty at 512-974-2120 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Board Infrastructure & Protocol i. Review Board …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Commission on Immigrant Affairs Recommendation Number: 20210405‐2c: Fund DACA Clinics WHEREAS, the DACA program allows eligible people to obtain and renew work authorization in two year increments, allowing them to further participate in Austin’s economy; and WHEREAS, the DACA program was recently reinstated after being closed for three years, and many people who became eligible over those three years, especially people who were too young to apply previously, need assistance in applying for the program; and WHEREAS, DACA allows people to be more secure members of our community, and participate fully in our community. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Commission on Immigrant Affairs recommends that the City of Austin fund DACA clinics over the next two years. Record of the vote: Unanimous on a 9‐0 vote with Glenn Rosales and Juan Vences‐Benitez absent Date of Approval: April 5, 2021 Attest: Staff Liaison
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Commission on Immigrant Affairs Recommendation Number: 20210405‐2c: Immigrant Integration Mini Grants Whereas, the City of Austin is a Welcoming Community, as noted in Resolution 20140320‐049; and Whereas, organizations in the community could be funded with mini grants to help foster a sense of welcoming among immigrant1 communities; and Whereas, the Equity Office has an existing Mini Grant program that can serve as a model for an Immigrant Integration Mini‐Grant Fund to improve the quality of life of immigrant communities; and Whereas, an Immigrant Integration Mini‐Grant Fund would provide flexible resources for local, community‐based organizations to seed projects; and Whereas, the Fund would help increase sense of welcoming and belonging of immigrant communities; and Whereas, the projects granted the funds would be focused on eliminating structural barriers for the City’s various immigrant populations; and Whereas, the projects granted the funds would be focused on improving the quality of life for the City’s various immigrant populations; and Whereas, the Fund would support creative projects that can help bring diverse communities together in the spirit of collaboration; and Whereas, the Fund would support projects that are aligned with advancing one or more of the six outcome priorities featured in Austin City Council’s Strategic Direction 2023 addressing equity concerns and disparities where gaps need to be closed; and Whereas, the Equity Office was able to pilot the project during the current fiscal year. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Commission on Immigrant Affairs recommends that the City of Austin set aside a pool of at least $100,000 to the Equity Office for continued funding for an Immigrant Integration Mini‐Grant Fund. Each Mini‐Grant would be no more than $10,000. Date of Approval: April 5, 2021 1 The term “immigrant” as used here also includes people who are refugees and asylees/asylum‐seekers. Record of the vote: Unanimous on a 9‐0 vote with Glenn Rosales and Juan Vences‐Benitez absent Attest: Staff Liaison
` Rocky Lane Daniela Nunez PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, February 1, 2021 The Public Safety Commission convened a videoconferencing meeting Monday February 1, 2021 at City Hall 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Rebecca Gonzales called the Board Meeting to order at 3:00p.m, Board Members in Attendance: Rebecca Gonzales Kathleen Hausenfluck Nelly Ramirez Rebecca Bernhardt Board Members Absent: William (Bill) Kelly and Rebecca Webber (30minutes late) Staff in Attendance: Troy Gay, Chief of Staff, Austin Police Department Jasper Brown, Chief of Staff, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services Rob Vires, Chief of Staff, Austin Fire Department Public Communications - Citizens signed up to speak: Carlos Leon – speaking on election integrity 1. Approval of Minutes – Chair Gonzales asked for any edits/comments to the minutes December 7, 2020 and January 4, 2021presented. Hearing no comments/edits the minutes were deemed approved. 1 2. Old Business -The Reports, Interviews, and Survey -Joyce James: Consultant -Wendy Hill -Don Baumann a. Continued Presentation –Austin Police Department Audit, APD Racial Inequities and Institutional Racism report by Joyce James (sponsors: Commissioner Gonzales and Webber) 3:25pm-4:00pm Speakers: -Framework: The Texas Model for Addressing Disproportionality & Disparities (Texas Model) -Documentation Review and Analysis -Recommended Quick Wins for APD -Austin Police Department Racial Equity Recommendations in the Context of the Texas Model -A Groundwater Analysis of Racial Inequities -Austin Police Department Priorities and Opportunities for Immediate and Measurable Actions (as developed through JJC strategic planning) Chair Gonzales invited Dr. James to begin her presentation. Dr. James introduced the additional presenters joining her in the presentation. Dr. James highlighted the presentation overview and shared the key topics they would present. Ms. James commented on the framework her team used to perform the audit on racial inequities and institutional racism. Ms. James shared their role was to help identify racial inequities within the Austin Police Department and to help them develop immediate and prolonged strategies to eliminate the inequities. The Texas Model included data-driven strategies, leadership development, culturally competent workforce and community engagement. The Tatum Report was reviewed by James Consulting and commented on their findings. James consulting surveyed a thousand sworn and civilian employees of APD and survey data indicated that African Americans were less satisfied with the workplace climate as it relates to promotion, complaints, and fairness than Hispanics and Whites. The survey results showed women were more dissatisfied than men in organizational issues of …
Versión en español a continuación. Special Called Meeting of the Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission to be held April 2, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (April 1 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 2, 2021 Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission Meeting, members of the public must: Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7676 or jesse.rodriguez@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. Handouts or other information may be emailed to jesse.rodriguez@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission FECHA de la reunion (April 2, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (April 1 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-7676 or jesse.rodriguez@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado …
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION NUMBER: 20210402-2a REGARDING: Remote Participation at Commission Meetings WHEREAS, the Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission (CTTC) requested the availability of remote participation at commission meetings prior to the pandemic to support flexible participation models; WHEREAS, the CTTC was piloting the feasibility of remote participation when the pandemic began; WHEREAS, the feasibility of remote participation is proven by the remote participation capabilities demonstrated over the past year; WHEREAS, the CTM Office has relied upon contracted part-time and/or full-time staff to support existing AV and Boards & Commissions broadcasts for an extended period of time; WHEREAS, the Clerk’s Office has also relied upon contracted part-time and/or full-time staff to support the expansion of remote participation due to the pandemic over the past year; WHEREAS, in order to facilitate continued remote participation capability after statewide emergency orders relating to the pandemic expire, additional staff and funds are required by CTM, ATXN, and the Clerk’s Office, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The CTTC recommends $10,000 in support for equipment purchases for ATXN in order to continue the current level of support for remote participation at City Commission meetings. This recommendation would allow ATXN to initiate and manage a hybrid in- person and remote meeting style in support of flexible participation models, as current capabilities can only handle fully remote or fully in-person. Additionally, the CTTC supports the request of the Clerk’s Office for three FTE positions in as much as these positions allow the continuation of remote participation for all City commissions and support the rollout and expansion of this piloted hybrid model. Moreover, the CTTC supports the request of CTM for proportional funding to 1) upgrade technology at meeting rooms in City Hall, 2) upgrade software (and support) relating to web streaming and A/V support, and 3) convert contract staff to FTEs -- all in support of continuing remote participation for all City Commissions and rolling out this piloted hybrid model for the currently broadcasted Boards & Commissions in FY2022. Date of Approval: April 2, 2021 Record of the vote: Motion to approve the recommendation to provide 1) $10,000 in support for equipment purchases for ATXN, 2) 3 additional FTE’s for the Clerk’s Office, 3) proportional funding to upgrade meeting room, software, and AV/Maintenance/Support for remote participation and piloted hybrid model, and 4) the conversion of contracted CTM AV staff to FTEs made by …
COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY & TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION http://www.austintexas.gov/cttc MINUTES Special Called Meeting Friday – April 2, 2021 – 5:30 PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING Please go to http://www.austintexas.gov/cityclerk/boards_commissions/meetings/10_1.htm for backup material associated with this agenda. All ATXN (City Channel 6) programming is cablecast on Spectrum, Grande Communications, and Google Fiber on their cable channel 6, on AT&T U‐ Verse Channel 99 and webcast online. Over 20 meetings per month, including this commission meeting, are available on demand online, typically within a few hours of the cablecast. Schedules and video can be found at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/atxn-video-archive. CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Sophie Gairo ‐ Mayor Steve Adler Nehemiah Pitts III ‐ Council Member Natasha Harper‐Madison, District 1 Steven Apodaca – Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, District 2 Malcolm Yeatts ‐ Council Member Sabino “Pio” Renteria, District 3 David Alexander ‐ Council Member Gregorio Casar, District 4 Dave Floyd ‐ Council Member Ann Kitchen, District 5 Iliya Svirsky ‐ Council Member Mackenzie Kelly, District 6 Maxine Eiland ‐ Council Member Leslie Pool, District 7 Vacant ‐ Council Member Paige Ellis, District 8 Nicole Thompson – Council Member Kathie Tovo, District 9 Sumit DasGupta ‐ Council Member Alison Alter, District 10 Commission Members Present Sophie Gairo Nehemiah Pitts III Steven Apodaca Malcolm Yeatts David Alexander Iliya Svirsky Maxine Eiland Nicole Thompson Sumit DasGupta Unexcused Absence Dave Floyd CALL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order at 5:36 PM CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES –February 10, 2021 and March 10, 2021 Motion to approve the February 10, 2021 minutes made by Commissioner Gairo and seconded by Chair Pitts passed on a vote of 8-0-1 with Commissioner Apodaca abstaining. Motion to approve the March 10, 2021 minutes made by Commissioner Eiland and seconded by Commissioner DasGupta passed on a vote of 8-0-1 with Commissioner Apodaca abstaining. 2. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action) FY22 Budget Recommendations with the following City of Austin Strategic Plan Priority Outcomes: Safety, Health &Environment, and Government that Works for All: a. Remote Participation at Commission Meetings (Discussion and Possible Action) The backup to this item can be viewed here. The CTTC recommends $10,000 in support for equipment purchases for ATXN in order to continue the current level of support for remote participation …
Versión en español a continuación. Special Called Joint Inclusion Committee Meeting March 31, 2021 Joint Inclusion Committee Meeting to be held March 31, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (March 30, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the March 31, 2021 Joint Inclusion Committee Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison Rocío Villalobos at 512-351-5929 or rocio.villalobos@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Rocío Villalobos at rocio.villalobos@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular Reunión del Joint Inclusion Committee 31 de marzo 2021 La junta se llevará a cabo con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (30 de marzo 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión del Joint Inclusion Committee el 31 de marzo 2021, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta, Rocío Villalobos, al 512-351-5929 o rocio.villalobos@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / …
JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE March 31, 2021 at 3pm VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Janee Briesemeister Alternate: Sally Van Sickle Flannery Bope (Chair) Alternate: Rebecca Austen Amanda Afifi Alternate: Maria Solis Karen Crawford Alternate: Krystal Gomez Jamarr Brown Alternate: Idona Griffith Robin Orlowski Alternate: Joey Gidseg Gregory Smith Alternate: Marissa Jones Nguyen Stanton (Vice Chair) Alternate: Vince Cobalis Sandra Chavez Alternate: Charles Curry Raúl Alvarez Alternate: Johanna Hosking Pulido MINUTES MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Amanda Afifi, Raúl Álvarez, Rebecca Austen, Flannery Bope, Janee Briesemeister, Vince Cobalis, Karen Crawford, Charles Curry, Robin Orlowski, Nguyen Stanton CALL TO ORDER Meeting was called to order at 3:06pm. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No speakers registered to provide public comment. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes from August 26, 2020 Meeting minutes not available. Item postponed for approval at April JIC meeting. 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action on the 2021 calendar for the committee A recommendation to continue meeting on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 3pm was approved on a motion by Commissioner Briesemeister and a second by Commissioner Crawford. Vote 9-0. b. Discussion and possible action on FY22 budget recommendations Item conducted as posted. No actions taken. c. Discussion and possible action on Compassion 2020 Compassion Contract Item conducted as posted. No actions taken. 1. Officer elections 2. Presentation on Compassion 2020 Compassion Contract by CMO and United Way 3. Follow up on the discussion about FY22 budget recommendations 4. Presentation on Winter Storm Uri and the City’s recovery efforts 5. Discuss adding a community member to the JIC 6. Presentation on how the JIC is discussed/described during city trainings 7. Presentation and introduction by the new Civil Rights Office 3. NEW BUSINESS a. None FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 4:35pm. 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 or rocio.villalobos@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Joint Inclusion Committee please contact Rocío Villalobos at 512- 351-5929 or rocio.villalobos@austintexas.gov contact Rocío Villalobos the Equity Office 512-351-5929 at at
