BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Resource Management Commission Recommendation No. 20241203-002 Recommendation to Amend the Resource Management Commission Bylaws Whereas the Resource Management Commission passed recommendations 20240521-005 and 20240618- 003 regarding amendments to the bylaws of the Resource Management Commission, and Whereas changes to the amendments have been recommended by the City of Austin attorney and Whereas the Resource Management Commission agrees to these changes, Now therefore be it resolved that the Resource Management Commission amends recommendation 20240618-003 as follows: 5. Recommendations for the natural gas utility ratemaking, franchise agreement priorities, and operational policies for which the City has regulatory authority. 6. Regarding recommendations for the natural gas utility ratemaking, franchise agreement priorities, and operational policies for which the City has regulatory authority. Date of Approval: December 3, 2024 Commissioner Louis Stone, Chair; Commissioner Paul Robbins, Vice Chair; Commissioner Charlotte Davis; Commissioner Trey Farmer; Commissioner Martin Luecke; Commissioner Dino Sasaridis; Commissioner Raphael Schwartz; Commissioner Alison Silverstein (D) Review and Analyze: (E) Advise the City Council: 8-0 None None None Vote: For: Against: Abstentions: Off Dais: Absences: Vacancies: Commissioner GeNell Gary; Commissioner Chelsey Scaffidi Mayor’s Office Attest: Natasha Goodwin, Staff Liaison
Amendments by Commissioner Schwartz 1. Incentivize Customer-Sited Batteries — The Commission recommends council ask Austin Energy to develop and provide incentives for customer-sited battery storage to maximize benefits to customers and the electric grid, including adoption of a program that allows all customer classes to receive an incentive for providing the utility access to customer-sited batteries, with program implementation scheduled for no later than October 2025. 2. Income-limited households - The Commission recommends council ask Austin Energy to keep requirements of the 2030 plan for Customer Energy Solutions to target 25% of its customer engagement to be with income-limited households. 3. Lead with Energy Efficiency - The Commission recommends council ask Austin Energy not to decrease the pace of Energy Efficiency improvements. Noting that the last 4 years of reported energy efficiency peak load savings have averaged to 47 MW, the commission recommends to set 47 MW average as a yearly target moving forward. 4. Demand side management 1 percent goal - The Commission recommends council ask Austin Energy to continue to aim to meet at least 1 percent of its load through energy efficiency and demand response programs on an annual basis in the residential sector. The commission recognizes that removing this goal represents a step backward for the utility. 5. Demand Response goals by 2027 - The Commission recommends council ask Austin Energy Austin Energy to expand Demand Response offerings by planning to reach at least 270 MW and up to 470 MW of achieved summer reductions by 2035, including at least an additional 78 MW and up to 102 MW by 2027. This includes customer-sited batteries and managed electric vehicle charging in addition to current demand response programs. Further, Austin Energy will begin moving toward demand response programs that compensate customers for actual contribution to peak load reduction for each event the customer is called on to participate in. 6. Thermal Energy - The Commission recommends council ask Austin Energy to commit to achieving at least 40 MW of local thermal storage by 2030 and at least 50 MWs of local thermal storage by 2035. 7. Grid-scale battery storage - The Commission recommends council ask Austin Energy to commit to installation of at least 125 MW of battery storage by 2027, recognizing that this is in line with modeling of installing both battery and natural gas peakers to meet peak demand. Austin Energy should further commit to …
Commissioner Davis’s Comments 1. Leasing Instead of Owning Combustion Turbines: I support (and is this not what "or contract for" in the plan indicates?) 2. Require Heat Pump Water Heaters in Building Code: I support this, but am not convinced it belongs in the Resource Gen Plan. 3. Passive House Pilot: I support this, but am not convinced it belongs in the Resource Gen Plan. Also, Council has already directed the City Manager to conduct a Passive House pilot via this resolution. 4. Battery/Virtual Power Plant: I support, and isn't this what AE's Solar For All grant is looking to do? 5. Goals for Renewable Energy and Demand Side Programs: The proposed efficiency and demand response reductions appear to be less ambitious than what is in the plan. Also want to understand the grocery store/ food processing plant piece. 6. Remove Nuclear Language: Neutral 7. Revise Green Choice Program: I support this, but am not convinced it belongs in the Resource Gen Plan. 8. Conservation Based Electric Rate Pilot: How is this different from the demand response goals in the draft plan? Why is this a Resource Gen Plan issue vs. a rate case issue? 9. Study of Ways to Reduce (the cost of) Rooftop Solar: I support this, but am not convinced that it belongs in the Resource Gen Plan. Having an aggressive goal for MW of installed local solar is preferable. 10. Tiered Incentive for Structures Exceeding Building Code: Seems like it could be a good idea, not convinced it belongs in Resource Gen Plan.
Draft Resolution on Austin Energy Generation Plan WHEREAS, the Resource Management Commission of the City of Austin has participated in the review and development of a proposed generation plan for Austin Energy that will be a guiding document through 2035; and WHEREAS, the final document will be pivotal in development and implementation of clean energy programs that allow the utility to greatly reduce and possibly eliminate carbon emissions and air pollution while saving consumers money at the same time; and WHEREAS, some parts of the draft generation plan can be improved; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Commission make the following recommendations to City Council to modify the generation plan. 1. Leasing Instead of Owning Combustion Turbines: To avoid both stranded investment of new combustion turbines that may not be used much beyond 2035, and to avoid increased cost of importing electricity until such time as transmission line upgrades are made, Council should consider leasing instead of owning combustion turbines. 2. Require Heat Pump Water Heaters in Building Energy Code: The Commission is on record recommending Council require heat pump water heaters for all-electric homes as a performance option in the energy building code because of the huge energy savings. A building code amendment process should take place, with implementation no later than October 1, 2025. 3. Passive House Pilot Program: The Commission is on record recommending Council create a pilot program for passive affordable housing. This should begin no later than October 1, 2025. WITHDRAWN Motion: Farmer, Second: Silverstein Approved: 8-0 3. Battery/Virtual Power Plant Program: The Commission recommends that Council implement a pilot program to make use of batteries and other Demand Response technologies. This should begin October 1, 2025, and target a size of 10 MW by October 1, 2026. Motion: Farmer, Second: Robbins Approved: 8-0 4.. Goals for Renewable Energy and Demand-Side Programs The Commission recommends Council adopt the following clean energy goals: • 70% renewable energy as a percentage of load by 2030, including both local and non-local renewable resources. • at least 205 MWs of local solar energy by 2027, and at least 431 MW of installed local solar capacity by 2035 (including 160 MW of existing capacity). • at least 400 MW of peak efficiency savings and 300 MW of demand response peak savings in both summer and winter by 2035 with 2027 interim goals are at least 132 MW of energy …
Draft Resolution on Austin Energy Generation Plan WHEREAS, the Resource Management Commission of the City of Austin has participated in the review and development of a proposed generation plan for Austin Energy that will be a guiding document through 2035; and WHEREAS, the final document will be pivotal in development and implementation of clean energy programs that allow the utility to greatly reduce and possibly eliminate carbon emissions and air pollution while saving consumers money at the same time; and WHEREAS, some parts of the draft generation plan can be improved; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Commission make the following recommendations to City Council to modify the generation plan. 1. Leasing Instead of Owning Combustion Turbines: To avoid both stranded investment of new combustion turbines that may not be used much beyond 2035, and to avoid increased cost of importing electricity until such time as transmission line upgrades are made, Council should consider leasing instead of owning combustion turbines. 2. Require Heat Pump Water Heaters in Building Energy Code: The Commission is on record recommending Council require heat pump water heaters for all-electric homes as a performance option in the energy building code because of the huge energy savings. A building code amendment process should take place, with implementation no later than October 1, 2025. 3. Passive House Pilot Program: The Commission is on record recommending Council create a pilot program for passive affordable housing. This should begin no later than October 1, 2025. WITHDRAWN Motion: Farmer, Second: Silverstein Approved: 8-0 3. Battery/Virtual Power Plant Program: The Commission recommends that Council implement a pilot program to make use of batteries and other Demand Response technologies. This should begin October 1, 2025, and target a size of 10 MW by October 1, 2026. Motion: Farmer, Second: Robbins Approved: 8-0 4.. Goals for Renewable Energy and Demand-Side Programs The Commission recommends Council adopt the following clean energy goals: • 70% renewable energy as a percentage of load by 2030, including both local and non-local renewable resources. • at least 205 MWs of local solar energy by 2027, and at least 431 MW of installed local solar capacity by 2035 (including 160 MW of existing capacity). • at least 400 MW of peak efficiency savings and 300 MW of demand response peak savings in both summer and winter by 2035 with 2027 interim goals are at least 132 MW of energy …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Resource Management Commission Recommendation No. 20241203-001 Recommendation on Austin Energy’s Resource, Generation, and Climate Protection Plan WHEREAS, the Resource Management Commission of the City of Austin has participated in the review and development of a proposed generation plan for Austin Energy that will be a guiding document through 2035; and WHEREAS, the final document will be pivotal in development and implementation of clean energy programs that allow the utility to greatly reduce and possibly eliminate carbon emissions and air pollution while saving consumers money at the same time; and WHEREAS, some parts of the draft generation plan can be improved; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Commission make the following recommendations to City Council to modify the generation plan. 1. Leasing Instead of Owning Combustion Turbines: To avoid both stranded investment of new combustion turbines that may not be used much beyond 2035, and to avoid increased cost of importing electricity until such time as transmission line upgrades are made, Council should consider leasing instead of owning combustion turbines. 2. Require Heat Pump Water Heaters in Building Energy Code: The Commission is on record recommending Council require heat pump water heaters for all-electric homes as a performance option in the energy building code because of the huge energy savings. A building code amendment process should take place, with implementation no later than October 1, 2025. 3. Battery/Virtual Power Plant Program: The Commission recommends that Council implement a pilot program to make use of batteries and other Demand Response technologies. This should begin October 1, 2025, and target a size of 10 MW by October 1, 2026. 4. Goals for Renewable Energy and Demand-Side Programs The Commission recommends Council adopt the following clean energy goals: • 70% renewable energy as a percentage of load by 2030, including both local and non-local renewable resources. • at least 205 MWs of local solar energy by 2027, and at least 431 MW of installed local solar capacity by 2035 (including 160 MW of existing capacity). • at least 400 MW of peak efficiency savings and 300 MW of demand response peak savings in both summer and winter by 2035 with 2027 goals are at least 137 MW and 78 MW and summer demand response. • at least 40 MW of local thermal storage by 2030 and at least 50 MW of local thermal storage by 2035. At least one thermal storage …
REGULAR MEETING of the MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 5:30 pm City of Austin Permit and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive – Room 1215 Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of this MBE/WBE Advisory Committee may be participating by videoconference. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES The public will be allowed to speak at the Advisory Committee meeting remotely by phone or in-person at the address listed above. To participate remotely, speakers must register in advance with the board liaison before the registration deadline. Public Communication: General The first 10 speakers will be allowed to speak on any topic that is not posted on the agenda. The Committee Chair will call upon speakers at the beginning of the meeting. A person may not speak at general communication more often than once out of every three regularly scheduled committee meetings. Public Comment on Agenda Items Members of the public may speak on any item posted to the agenda. Speakers will be called upon when this agenda item is taken up by the Committee Chair. How to Register to Speak Remotely All speakers are required to register for remote participation. Registered speakers will be allowed 3 minutes to speak by telephone only. The deadline to register is at 12:00pm on the day before the meeting. To register to speak, email the board liaison, Nakia James at nakia.james@austintexas.gov before the deadline. Once registration closes, the board liaison will send all speakers an email to confirm registration, provide instructions on speaking at the meeting, and the number to call in on the day of the meeting. How to Sign-Up to Speak In-Person Speakers that would like to address the committee in person will be allowed to sign up until 15 minutes before the start of the meeting. Speakers will be allowed 3 minutes to speak. 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 Nakia James at (512) 974-9108 or nakia.james@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the MBE/WBE and Small Business Procurement Program Advisory Committee, contact Nakia James at (512) 974-9108 …
AUSTIN INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCE PLANNING COMMUNITY TASK FORCE December 3, 2024 --12:00pm Hybrid Regular Called Meeting Waller Creek Center, Room 104 625 East 10th Street Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the BOARD/COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live 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: Chase Bryan 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 1. Approve the meeting minutes from the Special Called Task Force meeting on November 4, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS ACTION ITEMS FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 2. Report out on Water Forward 2024 Plan, Water Conservation Plan and Drought Contingency Plan Council consideration outcomes 3. Review and approve the 2025 Water Forward Task Force meeting schedule 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 Force, please contact …
1 Report out on Water Forward 2024 Plan, Water Conservation Plan and Drought Contingency Plan Council consideration outcomes 12/3/24 Summary The Water Forward 2024, Water Conservation, and Drought Contingency Plans were recommended for Council approval by the Water Forward Task Force, Austin Water Oversight Committee of Council, Water and Wastewater Commission, and Resource Management Commission The plans were approved by Council on November 21, 2024 11/4 Water Forward Task Force 3 • Recommended on a 9-0 vote with Member Lorenz absent, with edits as Water Forward 2024 Plan noted in the meeting minutes Water Conservation Plan • Recommended on a 7-1 vote with Member Moriarty voting no and Members Lorenz and Faust absent, with edits as noted in the meeting minutes Drought Contingency Plan • Recommended on an 8-0 vote with Members Lorenz and Faust absent 4 11/12 Council’s Austin Water Oversight Committee Water Forward 2024 Plan • Recommended on a 3-0 vote with Mayor Watson absent Water Conservation Plan • Recommended on a 3-0 vote with Mayor Watson absent Drought Contingency Plan • Recommended on a 3-0 vote with Mayor Watson absent 11/13 Water & Wastewater Commission 5 • Recommended on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Musgrove, Moriarty and Water Forward 2024 Plan Vice Chair Maxwell-Gaines absent Water Conservation Plan Vice Chair Maxwell-Gaines absent Drought Contingency Plan • Recommended on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Musgrove, Moriarty and • Recommended on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Musgrove, Moriarty and Vice Chair Maxwell-Gaines absent 6 11/19 Resource Management Commission • Recommended on an 8-0 vote, with Chair Stone and Commissioner Water Conservation Plan Silverstein absent Drought Contingency Plan • Recommended on an 8-0 vote, with Chair Stone and Commissioner Silverstein absent 11/21 Council Meeting 7 Item 3: Water Forward 2024 Plan • Approved on an 11-0 vote Item 4: Water Conservation Plan • Approved as amended on an 11-0 vote Item 5: Drought Contingency Plan • Approved on an 11-0 vote Item 6: Chapter 6-4 (Water Conservation) Code Changes • Approved on an 11-0 vote 11/21 Council – WCP Amendments 8 WCP, Table 13: Five and Ten-Year Goals for Water Use CM Ryan Alter Motion 1 (included changes to plan language) Amended WCP GPCD goals to 119 in 2029 and 112 in 2034, pp. 6, 28, 31 • Vote to approve CM Ryan …
Item 3 - Review and approve the 2025 Water Forward Task Force meeting schedule 2025 Proposed Meeting Dates • February 11, 2025 • April 8, 2025 • June 10, 2025 • August 12, 2025 • October 14, 2025 • December 9, 2025 *All meetings are scheduled on Tuesdays from 12-2pm at Waller Creek Center
Regular Meeting of the African American Resource Advisory Commission Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 5:30 P.M. City of Austin Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Room 1401/1402 Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the African American Resource Advisory 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 Ryan Sperling, 512- 874-3568, ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Roger Davis Elaina Fowler Kyron Hayes Anthony Jackson Antonio Ross Greg Smith Dr. Chiquita Eugene Joi Harden Daryl Horton Nelson Linder Mueni Rudd CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the African American Resource Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on October 1, 2024. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Update on the Facility Expansion Plan Phase 1 for the George Washington Carver Museum. Presentation by Marjorie Flanagan, Division Manager, Museums & Cultural Programs, Parks & Recreation Department. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion on feedback received and updates on the strategic plan formed by the Strategic Planning Working Group Discussion on updates to Carver Center funding and the work done by the A3 Art Alliance Austin to support the Carver Center’s Artist Residency Program. Presentation by Laura Esparza, Executive Director, A3 Art Alliance Austin DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Conduct an emergency election for Commission officers. Approve a recommendation supporting an Austin Center for Events permitting fee waiver for Sunday Sessions ATX. Approve a recommendation supporting the approval of the Equity-Based Preservation Plan Approve the formation of a working group to plan the agenda for a commissioner retreat. 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 …
L A U R A E S P A R Z A E X E C U T I V E D I R E C T O R W H AT I S A 3 ? - A non-profit Local Arts Agency devoted to supporting artists, musicians, performers and arts contractors who make Austin a vibrant city. - An all-volunteer organization of business and arts professionals who believe that the arts are integral to our quality of life. - A catalyst for community change in collaboration with others who are committed to the value of the arts. WHAT IS A LOCAL ARTS AGENCY? • The nation’s 4,500 Local Arts Agencies (LAAs) promote, support, and develop the arts at the local level ensuring a vital presence for the arts throughout America’s communities. LAAs are diverse in their makeup—they have many different names and embrace a spectrum of artistic disciplines. But each LAA, in its own way, works to sustain the health and vitality of the arts and artists locally, while also striving to make the arts accessible to all members of a community. • The Cultural Arts Division is a Local Arts Agency but cities can have more than one thus diversifying the funding pool. • A Business Council for the Arts is another piece of civic infrastructure that Austin is lacking to support its arts. WHY SUPPORT THE ARTS? • Arts strengthen the economy. In Texas, $59.3 billion industry supporting 383,066 jobs. • Arts drive revenue to local businesses at an average of $38.46 per person. • Arts unify communities: 72% of Americans said it provided a shared experience • Arts are tourism drivers with 70% agreeing “the arts improve the image of my community.” • Arts strengthen mental health, wellbeing and improves healthcare in hospitals. • The arts provide a sense of connection to family, loved ones and the community leading to greater civic engagement. Museum with an Arts and Crafts Festival. • Kevin Ivester, Gallery Owner WHO IS A3? PA S T • The Texas Fine Arts Association started in 1911 at the Elisabet Ney Museum. • In 1950 it fundraised for Laguna Gloria • In 1956 they renamed their festival FIESTA, in an inappropriate act of cultural appropriation. • In 1989 the organization became Art Alliance Austin and produced Art City Austin. • It went dormant in 2020 due to COVID- 19 pandemic. P R E …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION African American Resource Advisory Commission Recommendation Number: 20241112-005: Support of Sunday Sessions ATX WHEREAS, Sunday Sessions ATX is a community-focused organization dedicated to fostering inclusivity, well-being, and engagement through free, open-to-the-public music events hosted in outdoor greenspaces that reflect the City of Austin’s cultural identity and enhance its reputation as the "Live Music Capital of the World"; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin recognizes the significant social and economic benefits of supporting free community events, which attract visitors, support local businesses, and provide meaningful opportunities for community engagement; and WHEREAS, the City Council, in Resolution No. 20240215-023, acknowledged the challenges faced by event organizers due to rising costs, emphasizing the need for support to sustain free, accessible community events like "Blues on the Green," which contribute to Austin’s cultural vibrancy; and directed the City Manager to solicit input from the Arts, Music, and Quality of Life commissions in developing recommendations to support and sustain these events by utilizing partnerships across all areas of expertise involved in the live music and arts event space, with the goal of expanding opportunities for the City to co-sponsor community events that are centered around locality, diversity, and inclusivity; and further established an ordinance for associated fee waivers, co-sponsorships, or related budget authorizations needed to effectuate these goals; and WHEREAS, Sunday Sessions ATX is an ongoing, monthly event that aligns with the goals outlined in Resolution No. 20240215-023 by providing free access to local music, arts, and wellness activities, while creating inclusive and diverse spaces for Austinites; and WHEREAS, the ACE permitting fee presents a financial barrier for small, grassroots organizations like Sunday Sessions ATX, and waiving this fee on an ongoing basis would directly support the City’s goal of fostering open, accessible, and culturally enriching events; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin is committed to preserving and promoting accessible community events that reflect Austin’s diversity and vibrancy, including supporting organizations like Sunday Sessions ATX through fee waivers and other resources to ensure their long-term sustainability; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the African American Resource Advisory Commission requests that the Austin City Council direct the City Manager’s Office to waive the ACE permitting fees for Sunday Sessions ATX on a recurring, monthly basis in recognition of its valuable contributions to Austin’s cultural and community life, as part of the City's broader efforts to support free, public, and inclusive events; and BE IT …
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT THE EQUITY-BASED PRESERVATION PLAN Draft for commission consideration WHEREAS, Austin’s existing plan to guide historic preservation policies, programs, and activities was adopted in 1981; and WHEREAS, both Austin and the historic preservation field have changed substantially in the past 43 years; and WHEREAS, the Historic Landmark Commission initiated the development of a new preservation plan for Austin in 2021; and WHEREAS, the resulting Equity-Based Preservation Plan (the preservation plan) was developed by a community working group with members from across Austin bringing diverse lived experiences as well as professional and community expertise; and WHEREAS, broad, inclusive outreach and engagement around the draft preservation plan reached more than 2,500 people throughout the city to review and comment on the plan’s goals and recommendations; and WHEREAS, the African American Resource Advisory Commission received a briefing on the draft preservation plan at its October 1, 2024 meeting; and WHEREAS, the community working group and Historic Landmark Commission revised and finalized the preservation plan based on public feedback; and WHEREAS, the preservation plan aligns with and furthers the goals of the African American Resource Advisory Commission, particularly recommendations related to equity-based preservation community engagement and planning initiatives; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION: The African American Resource Advisory Commission recommends that City Council adopt the Equity- Based Preservation Plan and support its timely implementation.
AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2024 The African American Resource Advisory Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 5:30 P.M. at the City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Room 1401/1402 in Austin, Texas. Commissioner Dewi Smith called the African American Resource Advisory Commission meeting to order at 5:34 pm. Commissioners in Attendance : Serita Fontanesi, Chair Roger Davis Dr. Chiquita Eugene Daryl Horton Nelson Linder Dewi Smith Greg Smith Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Elaine Fowler Joi Harden Kyron Hayes Anthony Jackson Antonio Ross Mueni Rudd APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the African American Resource Advisory Commission Special Called Meeting on September 24, 2024. The minutes from the special called September meeting on 9/24/2024 were approved on Commissioner Greg Smith’s motion, Commissioner Davis’ second on a vote of 9-0. Commissioners Eugene, Fontanesi, Horton, and Rudd were off the dais. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Briefing on the African American community demographics by Lila Valencia City of Austin Demographer Planner Lila Valencia, City of Austin Demographer Planner, presented on African American community demographics in Austin. 3. Briefing on the Preservation Plan Working Group’s and Historic Landmark Commission’s work finalizing and obtaining Council approval of the Equity-Based Preservation Plan by Cara Bertron Program Manager II, - Planning Department Cara Bertron, Program Manager II, Planning Department, and Ursula Carter, a member of the Preservation Plan working group, presented on the Preservation Plan Working Group’s and Historic Landmark Commission’s work finalizing and obtaining Council approval of the Equity-Based Preservation Plan. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Introduction of the new City of Austin City Manager TC Broadnax to the commission. T.C. Broadnax, City Manager, introduced himself to the commission and spoke about his goals as City Manager. 5. Discuss feedback received on the Strategic Planning Summary. Postponed to the November meeting on Chair Fontanesi’s motion, Commissioner Davis’ second on a 12-0 vote. Commissioner Eugene was off the dais. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Approve changing the November 5, 2024, Commission meeting date to November 12, 2024 The November 5, 2024 meeting was moved to November 12, 2024 on Commissioner Greg Smith’s motion, Commissioner Dewi Smith’s second on an 11-1 vote. Commissioner Davis voted no. Commissioner Eugene was off the dais. 7. Approve the formation of a Retreat Working Group and approval of Retreat Day Postponed to the November meeting on …
Austin Parks and Recreation Department George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center Facility Expansion Phases 1a and 1b African American Resource Advisory Commission Tuesday, December 3, 2024 Overview • Meet the Team • Council-Approved 2021 Facility Expansion Plan • Carver Facility Expansion Phase 1a and 1b Improvements • Community Engagement Topics and Schedule • Design Team Solicitation • Stay Informed Meet the Team Parks and Recreation Department • Anthony “Tony” Hron, Associate Project Manager (SPOC) • Adrienne O’Keefe, Communications and Engagement Specialist • Marjorie Flanagan, Division Manager Museums and Cultural Programs • Carver Staff: Carre Adams, J. Savannah, Christine Pasculado, Dawn Burnside, and Freddie Crocheron Adisa Communications • Shuronda Robinson, CEO/President • Millie Williams, Project Manager Council-Approved 2021 Facility Expansion Plan A 2000 Feasibility Study outlined an expansion plan for the Carver Museum which led to the construction of the facility you see today. In 2021, Council approved a new Facility Expansion Plan, which incorporated extensive community engagement, ensuring the Carver remains a hub for history, education, and culture. Phase 1a and 1b are the first facility expansion recommendations identified in the 2021 plan. Carver Phase 1a and 1b Improvements Phase 1a: Building Renovations • New multi-purpose room in existing administrative suite • New mezzanine-level administrative suite above the museum • New elevator for accessing administrative suite • Relocation of Juneteenth statues Phase 1b: Outdoor Spaces & Site Improvements • New outdoor classrooms • New community garden • Renovation of existing public restrooms • New flexible event lawn with covered pavilion Community Engagement Scope Inform: • New mezzanine-level administrative suite above the museum (collaborate with Carver staff) • New elevator for accessing administrative suite • Renovation of existing public restrooms Involve: • New multi-purpose room in existing administrative suite • New outdoor classrooms • New community garden • New flexible event lawn with covered pavilion • Relocation of Juneteenth Statues Community Engagement Opportunities Community Open House Small Group Discussions • Community Meeting (online) Saturday, 12/7/24, 10 – 11:30 a.m. TBD • Ambassador/Foundation Meetings • Community Meeting (in person) Tuesday, 12/10/24, 4:30 – 6 p.m. • Online Survey Launch Early December 2024 • Small Group Discussion (online #1) Tuesday, 12/17/24, 6 – 7:30 p.m. • Small Group Discussion (online #2) Tuesday, 1/7/25, 6 – 7:30 p.m. • Small Group Discussion (in person #1) Thursday, 1/9/25, 5:30 – 7 p.m. • Small Group Discussion (in person #2) Saturday, 1/11/25, 10 – …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION Monday, December 2, 2024, 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 Enrique Duran II Paul Hermesmeyer AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL David Holmes Pierre Nguyễn Kristy Orr 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 1. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on November 4, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Discussion of commissioner appointments in 2025, the holdover capacity, and quorum for the Public Safety Commission. Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services Department. Presentation regarding Public Safety Department mental health services and support for sworn staff. Presentation regarding Public Safety Department demographics and diversification efforts. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Approve a Public Safety Commissioner to serve on the Downtown Commission as a non- voting member per City Code 2-1-140-C. WORKING GROUP UPDATES Update from the Collective Sex Crimes Response Model (CSCRM) Working Group on the plan for sexual assault data reporting. 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, November 4, 2024 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, November 4, 2024 The Public Safety Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Monday, November 4, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room, 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Ramírez called the Public Safety Commission Meeting to order at 4:03 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Timothy Ruttan, Vice Chair Enrique Duran II Pierre Nguyễn Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: David Holmes Michael Sierra-Arévalo Yasmine Smith PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on October 7, 2024. The minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on October 7, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Nguyễn’s motion, Vice Chair Ruttan’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Holmes was off the dais. Commissioners Bernhardt, Hermesmeyer and Orr were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin Fire Department, including an update on the October 2024 wildfire in East Austin. The presentation was made by Tom Vocke, Assistant Chief, Austin Fire Department. 1 Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, November 4, 2024 Vice Chair Ruttan requested a follow up on a suggestion to also include those who rent housing in outreach efforts. 3. Presentation regarding the new Public Safety Headquarters by Kimberly Olivares, Financial Services Department. The presentation was made by Kimberly Olivares, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services Department. 4. Presentation regarding the Death Notification Process within Victim Services by Kachina Clark, Austin Police Department. The presentation was made by Kachina Clark, Police Division Manager Victims Services, Austin Police Department and Connie Geerhart, Employee Wellness Program Manager Victims Services, Austin Police Department. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve a Public Safety Commissioner to serve on the Downtown Commission as a non- voting member per City Code 2-1-140-C. Discussed with no action. Chair Ramírez indicated the item would be brought back at the next meeting. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 6. Update from the Training Academy Working Group on the training academy cadet class audit reports received. Chair Ramírez provided an update. Chair Ramírez and Commissioner Sierra-Arévalo requested the training academy cadet class audit reports include more granular data in a spreadsheet format that would include ongoing updates, a compare and contrast and in progress goals. 7. Update from the Collective Sex Crimes Response Model (CSCRM) Working Group on planned …
Emergency Medical Services Incident and Response Data FY24 Q4 Wesley Hopkins, Chief of Staff 1 Incidents, Patient Contacts, Transports January 2021 – October 2024 Incidents | Patient Contacts | Patient Transports January 2021 - October 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 4 2 - y a M 4 2 - n u J 4 2 - l u J 4 2 - g u A 4 2 - p e S 4 2 - t c O Incidents Patient Contacts Patient Transports 2 P1 Compliance by District FY24 Q4 Priority 1 Compliance by District FY24 Q4 79.13% 75.00% 72.36% 67.38% 65.57% 69.66% 68.04% 64.86% 88.56% 59.09% 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 Q4 Priority 1 Response Interval by District FY24 Q4 12.43 11.88 11.98 13.02 13.25 12.97 13.10 12.68 13.57 10.30 7.10% …
Emergency Medical Services Public Safety Commission Meeting FY24 Q4 Wesley Hopkins, Chief of Staff 1 Medic Openings 38 Field 8 Communication Current EMS Department Staffing Authorized Strength Filled Sworn Sworn Vacancies Vacancies Vacancy Rate 698 595 103 September 30, 2024 Rank EMS Assistant Chief EMS Captain - Communications EMS Captain - Field EMS Clinical Spec - Comm EMS Clinical Spec - Field EMS Commander - Communications EMS Commander - Field EMS Division Chief EMS Medic - Communications EMS Medic - Field EMS Chief Paramedic Practitioner EMS Paramedic Practitioner TOTAL Q4 AVERAGE Authorized Sworn Staffing 4 11 81 29 293 5 40 10 14 206 1 4 698 0 1 3 1 51 0 0 1 8 38 0 0 103 0.00 9.09 3.70 3.45 17.41 0.00 0.00 10.00 57.14 18.45 0.00 0.00 14.76 16.90 2 Sworn Separations Sworn Separations by Type 25 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 2 1 1 1 5 2 11 Resigned Retired EMS Assistant Chief EMS Captain - Comm EMS Captain - Field EMS Clinical Spec - Comm EMS Clinical Spec - Field EMS Commander - Comm EMS Commander - Field EMS Division Chief EMS Medic - Comm EMS Medic - Field 3 Sworn Tenure at Separation Sworn Tenure at Separation 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 3 3 1 1 4 3 2 1 1 1 2 1 d e n g i s e R d e n g i s e R d e r i t e R d e r i t e R d e n g i s e R d e r i t e R d e n g i s e R d e r i t e R d e n g i s e R d e r i t e R d e n g i s e R d e r i t e R d e n g i s e R d e r i t e R d e n g i s e R d e r i t e R d e n g i s e R d e r i t e R d e n g i s e R d e r i t e R EMS Assistant Chief EMS Captain - Comm EMS Captain - Field EMS Clinical Spec - Comm EMS Clinical Spec - Field EMS …
Austin Police Department EMPLOYEE WELLNESS Kachina Clark, LCSW, Connie Geerhart, LCSW-S, Sergeant Jennifer Smith • Victim Services & Employee Wellness • Peer Support Sergeant APD WELLNESS TEAM Division Manager • Employee Wellness Program Manager • Fitness & Wellness Program Coordinator • Police Psychologists • Pet Team Handlers • Volunteer Chaplains • Peer Support Officers • Peer Support Auxiliary Officers • Peer Support Retiree Coordinator • Peer Support Retiree Volunteers 2 2 FITNESS AND WELLNESS • Health consults • Fitness, basic nutrition • InBody reading • Educational classes • Monthly webinars • Gym facilities • Communication • Instagram: apd.fitness.wellness • SportsYou app: APD Health and Wellness 3 3 MENTAL HEALTH • Individual Counseling • Psychoeducational Sessions • Debriefings • Group • Individual 4 4 FAITH BASED • Volunteer Chaplain Program • Spiritual support and ministerial services • Weddings, funerals, graduations, & other ceremonies • Officer ride alongs and office visits 5 5 PET COMFORT • Unconditional Furry Love • Office Visits and Special Events “I am finding myself off the clock but still thinking about Pinto and Faith. I have shared my day with everyone in my life and boasted about getting to spend time with them. I just want to let you know how much it means to me to be a participant of this program. It is truly so amazing that this is being provided at APD. So… thank you so much for making this happen. Faith and Pinto literally changed my day and gave me 10-15 minutes stress-free. I even felt moved (and highly emotional) by Faith’s example of resiliency and adversity. She is a role model.” 6 6 INITIATIVES • Wellness series for specialized units • On-site Yoga • Clinical support and consultation • Professional Advisory Committee 7 7 PEER SUPPORT • Critical Incidents/CISM Debriefings • Welfare checks health • Provide resources and support • Assistance with family related issues, substance abuse treatment, and mental “I wanted to thank your team, yet again, for doing what they do…I strongly believe they saved the life of one of my guys…Appreciate it more than I can express.” 8 8 CITY WELLNESS RESOURCES • Blue Cross/Blue Shield: Long-term counseling/behavioral health services through City medical plans, call 888-907-7880 • ComPsych Employee Assistance Program: 1-866-586-1456; guidanceresources.com (organization web id: austintexas.gov) • City of Austin Healthy Connections Division 9 9 Emergency Medical Services Mental Health & Support Services Wesley Hopkins, Chief of Staff …
AUSTIN PUBLIC SAFETY WELLNESS CENTER Public Safety Wellness Team The Purpose of PIO •Clinic Administrator • Medical Physicians • Psychologists • Program Manager • RN Supervisor • Medical and Fitness Staff •Peer Support Lieutenant •Chaplain Program 2 Medical and Fitness Services Services include: • Annual Physicals • Return to Work (Injuries off and on the job) • Hiring exams • Cardiovascular assessments • Vaccinations • Fitness Services Individual Consults • • Fitness assessments • Academy PT sessions • Infection Control 3 Mental Health Services include: • Confidential evidence-based therapy for employees and their dependent family members o Individual, couples and family therapy o Consultations and referrals to outside treatment options o Mental health crisis interventions • Behavioral health checks • • Psychoeducation provided to all levels from cadets to leadership • Critical Incident Response, Debriefings and After-actions Pre-employment psychological evaluations (ATCEMS) 4
Peer Support • Scope of Work: • Promotes behavioral health, resiliency, and self-care resources. • Assistance during family/work emergencies. • Post-traumatic incident response. • Cadet mentoring. • Outreach to personnel on extended leave. Divine Canines Scope of Work : Research has shown that simply petting a dog lowers the stress hormone cortisol , while the social interaction between people and their dogs actually increases levels of the feel-good hormone oxytocin. • Divine Canines visit fire stations each week to help alleviate stress for on-duty crews. • Our partner dogs also provide comfort by being present at memorials and other events. Chaplains • Participation in ceremonies and event such as Cadet graduation, funerals, award ceremonies, etc. • Respond to calls placed to the Chaplain Resource Line to provide counseling when requested • Attend Behavioral Wellness training when available
AUSTIN FIRE Public Safety Commission Meeting Demographics & Recruiting Chief of Staff Rob Vires 1 D e m o g r a p h i c s a s o f 1 1 / 2 2 / 2 4 White 827 66% Black or African American 68 5% Hispanic or Latino 288 23% American Indian/ Alaska Native 5 0% Asian 22 2% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 4 0% Two or More Races 11 1% Other 23 2% Choose Not to Disclose 5 0% Total 1254 100% 7.4 % (93) Female 0.6% (7) Other 6% Black or African American Hispanic or Latino 23% American Indian/ Alaska Native White Asian 0% 2% 0% 1% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Two or More Races 2% 0% Other Choose Not to Disclose 66% 2 For more, visit www.austintexas.gov/joinafd R e c r u i t i n g Racial Equity Statement The Austin Fire Department (AFD) understands that Black, Indigenous, and other People Of Color (BIPOC) have historically been underrepresented in the Department due to structural and systemic racism. This discrimination is not reflective of the direction the Department is going nor a true representation of the Austin community. AFD is committed to centering people of color to ensure there is equitable access to opportunities within AFD, and to create an environment where everyone feels empowered to be their full, authentic selves. To advance equitable outcomes for the community, AFD will lead with a lens of racial equity and healing to ensure hard-to-reach and directly impacted communities receive the resources they need. Race is the primary predictor of life outcomes and we must address racism at its various levels to ensure Austin is a racially equitable city where everyone has a sustainable quality of life. 3 R e c r u i t i n g • Focusing more energy on outreach programs to generate a lasting interest in the Fire service and to engage recruits through this non- hiring year. • A Cadet in Class 138 participated in both Explorers and Pass the Torch – this is the first time! F i r e E x p l o r e r s P o s t 3 7 0 The Explorers (ages 14-20) meet once a month to learn about careers in the fire service directly from members in the Austin Fire Department. P a s s t h e T o r c h …
Austin Police Department Demographics & Personnel Diversification Efforts Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis & Chief of Staff Robin J. Henderson Professional & Sworn Staff Professional Sworn Cadet Demographic American Indian Asian Black or African American Choose not to disclose Hispanic or Latino 2 or more races Native Hawaiian/Pacific Isl White Totals Gender Male Female 0 14 88 9 192 15 0 298 616 201 415 0 44 122 9 381 18 2 927 1503 1321 183 1 2 2 0 17 4 0 14 40 33 9 As of Nov. 19, 2024 2 2 Diversification Efforts • Recruiting Trips: • Prairie View A & M • Texas Southern University • Huston-Tillotson University • Recruiters Attended: • Austin Asian Summit at the Austin American Resource Center • National Night Out • SXSW • Pop Up Events 3 3 Diversification Efforts • Individual Recruiters working with the "APD Youth Program" in partnership with the African American Youth Foundation (AAYHF) which is targeting youth input and recruitment at the following schools: • Travis Early College • LBJ Early College • Northeast Early College • Eastside Early College • Garza Independence • Akins Early College • Ann Richards School for Women Leaders 4 4 Diversification Efforts All-in-one career network for students to get ahead and get hired, find jobs, connect with recruiters, and make career moves. It is a distraction-free career destination for support, info, inspiration, and guidance. Target applicants in specific demographics - female college students and students of color at HBCUs at colleges and universities across the country. 5 5 Diversification Efforts 30X30 • Averaged across the three cycles, 20% of our Cadets are female, versus 11% of the Dept. (151st – 153rd Cadet Classes) • Photo shoots and short video reels centered on female officers and their experiences on the job • Texas Women's University recruiting trips in 2025 6 6 Diversification Efforts • In person recruiting efforts are chosen to maximize diversity and the number • Now under contract have ability to host out of state testing: of applicants • New York City • New Jersey • Puerto Rico 7 7 Diversification Efforts • APPLY NOW!! • APDRECRUITING.ORG 8 8 Austin Police Department Questions?
Emergency Medical Services Sworn Demographics & Diversification Efforts Wesley Hopkins, Chief of Staff 1 Sworn Ethnicity American Indian/Alaska Native, 1, 0% Asian, 12, 2% Black or African American, 10, 2% White, 413, 71% Choose Not To Disclose, 3, 0% Hispanic or Latino, 133, 23% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Isl, 3, 1% No Response, 2, 0% Two or more races, 5, 1% American Indian/Alaska Native Asian Black or African American Choose Not To Disclose Hispanic or Latino Native Hawaiian/Pacific Isl No Response Two or more races White 2 Sworn Gender No Response, 6, 1% Female, 155, 27% Male, 421, 72% Female Male 3 Communications Division Ethnicity by Rank White, 17 18 16 14 12 10 8 2 0 Hispanic or Latino, 10 White, 8 6 Hispanic or Latino, 2 4 Black or African American, 1 EMS Captain - Communications EMS Clinical Spec - Comm EMS Commander - Communications EMS Medic - Communications Black or African American Hispanic or Latino White, 5 White, 5 White Black or African American, 1 4 Communications Division Gender by Rank Female, 16 Male, 12 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 Female, 6 Male, 4 EMS Captain - Communications EMS Clinical Spec - Comm EMS Medic - Communications Female, 5 Male, 1 Male, 3 Female, 2 EMS Commander - Communications Female Male 5 Field Division Ethnicity by Rank White, 177 200 180 160 140 120 100 80 40 20 0 Black or African American, 5 Native Hawaiian/Pacific Isl, 3 Black or African American, 1 White, 89 American Indian/Alaska Native, 1 60 White, 65 Asian, 1 Hispanic or Latino, 8 Black or African American, 2 Hispanic or Latino, 56 Two or more races, 3 Choose Not To Disclose, 2 No Response, 1 Hispanic or Latino, 49 White White, 30 Choose Not To Disclose, 1 Asian, 4 No Response, 1 Two or more races, 2 Asian, 5 Hispanic or Latino, 8 Asian, 1 EMS Captain - Field EMS Clinical Spec - Field EMS Commander - Field EMS Medic - Field American Indian/Alaska Native Asian Black or African American Choose Not To Disclose Hispanic or Latino Native Hawaiian/Pacific Isl No Response Two or more races 6 Field Division Gender by Rank Male, 192 250 200 150 100 50 0 Male, 67 Female, 57 Male, 31 Female, 47 Female, 10 No Response, 3 Female, 8 No Response, 3 EMS Captain - Field EMS Clinical Spec - Field EMS Commander …
REGULAR MEETING of the MUSIC COMMISSION December 2, 2024 6:30 PM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS ROOM 1001, 301 W 2ND STREET, Austin, Texas 78701 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, Lauryn Gould, Cornice “Ray” Price Jr., Celeste Quesada AGENDA CALL TO ORDER MUSICAL PERFORMANCE Poet Hawkins PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Approve the minutes of the Music Commission Meeting on November 4, 2024. Live Music Fund collections briefing by Kim McCarson, Program Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, Economic Development Department. 3. FY24 Austin Live Music Fund briefing by Erica Shamaly, Division Manager, Music and Entertainment Division. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Presentation on Musical Bridges Around the World, a nonprofit performing arts organization in San Antonio, by Suhail Arastu, Institutional Advancement, Musical Bridges Around the World (MBAW). Discussion on city support for community / grass-roots organizations. 5. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 6. Form working group to discuss and share recommendations on Austin Live Music Fund Program. 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.
MUSIC COMMISSION MEETING 12/02/2024 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 12.02.2024 FY 24 Year-to-Date Hotel Occupancy Tax Collections – Live Music Fund FY25 Amended Budget October 2024 w/ Encumbrances $696,141 FY25 Year-to-Date w/ Encumbrances $696,141 FY25 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 $4,573 $472,660 $716,095 $36,835 $335,537 $782,771 $19,180 $288,001 $856,608 $5,354 $172,557 $754,925 FY 23 FY 24 FY 25 October April November May December June January July February August March September $696,141 FY 24 Year-to-Date Hotel Occupancy Tax Collections – Live Music Fund FY24 Amended Budget $5,575,000 FY23 Amended Budget $4,100,000 FY24 Year-to-Date w/ Encumbrances $4,445,096 FY23 Year-to-Date w/ Encumbrances $4,472,973 $17,874 $312,748 $827,586 $19,399 $338,773 $854,923 $12,938 $323,076 $798,287 $5,509 $217,400 $744,461 $4,573 $472,660 $716,095 $36,835 $335,537 $782,771 $19,180 $288,001 $856,608 $5,354 $172,557 $754,925 FY 23 FY 24 October April November May December June January July February August March September
Austin Live Music Fund - Update Music & Entertainment Division Economic Development Department Music Commission Meeting – December 2, 2024 2024 Austin Live Music Fund – Latest Stats • 136 grant awards accepted so far out of 137 total grant awards (99%) agreements (94%) • 128 signed agreements so far out of 136 total grant • 133 completed Grant Agreement Orientations so far out of 136 total awardees (98%) • 129 completed Financial Information Forms out of 136 forms sent so far to awardees (95%) • 115 first payments paid so far out of 136 total awardees • 18 second payments paid so far out of 136 total awardees (85%) (13%) C I T Y O F A U S T I N Austin Live Music Fund – Proposed 2025 Improvements to Date 2025 Grant Award Budget - $4,800,000 • $300,000 award budget for $5,000 grants for 60 emerging artists (1-year agreements) • $3,500,000 award budget for $20,000 grants for 175 Professional Musicians and Independent Promoters (2-year agreements) • $1,000,000 award budget for $60,000 grants for 17 Live Music Venues (1-year agreements) Scored Points • Removal of Access to Services question related to banking • New scoring section for Professional Musicians and Independent Promoters who have actively contributed to Austin’s music ecosystem for at least 10 years C I T Y O F A U S T I N Austin Live Music Fund – Proposed 2025 Improvements to Date Application Set-Up • Every application question will have multiple-choice answers • The process for applicants to share evidence for their selected multiple-choice answers will be streamlined and simplified to ensure each selected answer is backed up by evidence for scored points. The applicant will be unable to move forward in the application if a selected answer is not backed up with evidence • Narrative sections will only appear when an applicant has provided evidence for a multiple-choice answer to explain the evidence for reviewer consideration. As in 2024, the narrative sections are NOT SCORED and should be short and to the point. C I T Y O F A U S T I N Austin Live Music Fund – Community Feedback • City Staff looking forward to receiving Live Music Fund Working Group feedback for additional improvement considerations • Community feedback will be gathered through a City of Austin “Speak Up Austin” website for the 2025 Austin Live Music Fund • …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN FIREFIGHTERS’, POLICE OFFICERS’ AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL’S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 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. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Jolsna Thomas, Chair Melissa Rogers Farah Ahmed, Vice Chair 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 Cyndi Gordon, 512-974-3314, Cyndi.Gordon@austintexas.gov. The committee may go into a closed session under the Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071, of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from legal counsel on 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 October 29, 2024. 1. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and action regarding the request of one or more Austin Fire Department 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. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing from the Civil Service Office regarding promotional examination processes, disciplinary hearings, and fitness-for-duty actions. 2. 3. 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 Cyndi Gordon at the Human Resources Department, at 512-974-3314, 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 Cyndi Gordon at …
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2024 MINUTES FOR THE CITY OF AUSTIN FIREFIGHTERS’, POLICE OFFICERS’ AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL’S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2024 The Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission convened in a Special Called Meeting on Tuesday, October 29, 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: Susan Sinz, Human Resources & Civil Service Director, HRD Nathan Brown, Assistant Director, HRD Jaclyn Gerban, Commission Attorney Matthew Chustz, Municipal & Civil Service Manager Rogue Huitron, Civil Service Coordinator Meca Thompson, Civil Service Coordinator Sylvester Martin, MCS Coordinator Abby Varela, MCS Coordinator CALL TO ORDER Chair Thomas called the meeting to order at 10:16 a.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes from the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Special Called Meeting on August 29, 2024. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2024 The minutes for the special called meeting of August 29, 2024, were approved with the following amendments on Vice Chair Ahmed’s motion, Commissioner Rogers’ second on a 3-0 vote. The amendments were: Changing the day of the meeting from “Monday” to “Thursday” August 29, 2024, on the header, sub-header, and first paragraph. EXECUTIVE SESSION 6. Discussion and deliberation regarding whether there is reason to question the fitness for Personnel Civil duty determination made of a City of Austin Emergency Medical Service’s medic, Claudia Cadena, by the medic’s personal physician pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code, Section 143.081 and Rule 15.04 of the City of Austin Fire Fighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical and Service Commission Rules Regulations. (Personnel Matters under Texas Government Code, Section 551.074) Chair Thomas recessed the Civil Service Commission meeting to go to closed session at 10:21 AM. The Commission deliberated in closed session on whether there is reason to question the fitness for duty determination made of a City of Austin Emergency Medical Service’s medic, Claudia Cadena, by the medic’s personal physician pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code, Section 143.081 and Rule 15.04 of the City of Austin Fire Fighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Personnel Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations. Closed session ended, and Chair Thomas called the Civil Service Commission …
2025 Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting Schedule January 6, 2025 February 3, 2025 March 3, 2025 April 7, 2025 May 5, 2025 June 2, 2025 July 7, 2025 August 4, 2025 October 6, 2025 November 3, 2025 December 1, 2025 Meeting Schedule approved at the October 29, 2025 meeting
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION December 2, 2024 6:00 PM AUSTIN ENERGY HEADQUARTERS/SHUDDE FATH CONFERENCE ROOM 4815 MUELLER BLVD AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Electric Utility Commission maybe participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register contact Amy Everhart, at Amy.Everhart@AustinEnergy.com or via phone at 512-322-6087. Members: Dave Tuttle, Chair Kaiba White, Vice Chair Ayo Akande Raul Alvarez AGENDA Lauren Bellomy Cesar Benavides Jonathon Blackburn Randy Chapman Chris Kirksey Cyrus Reed Joshua Rhodes CALL MEETING TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 1. Recommend approval of Austin Energy’s Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2035, which provides a flexible management framework to meet changing conditions, and strategies for energy needs, generation supply, demand response, energy efficiency, and equity. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. 2. Approval of a recommendation on Austin Energy's Resource, Generation, and Climate Protection Plan. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT
Electric Utility Commission Resolution 20241202-XX on Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan WHEREAS, on August 8, 2019, the Austin City Council adopted a resolution declaring a climate emergency and calling “for an immediate emergency mobilization to restore a safe climate” and directing the city manager to take a number of steps to accelerate local greenhouse gas emissions reductions, including from Austin Energy; and WHEREAS, in 2020, the Austin City Council adopted the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2030, which states that “Austin Energy will maintain an energy supply portfolio sufficient to offset customer demand while eliminating carbon and other pollutant emissions from its electric generation facilities as rapidly as feasible within the limitations set by the Austin City Council.” and states that “and all generation resources will be carbon-free by 2035;” and WHEREAS, the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2030 also states that “Austin Energy will no longer purchase, contract for or build long-term generation or storage resources that emit new carbon”; and WHEREAS, in 2021, the Austin City Council adopted the Austin Climate Equity Plan, which includes community-wide greenhouse gas reduction goals to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040, with about 75% reduction by 2030; and WHEREAS, electrification is a key strategy for reducing and eliminating greenhouse gas emissions in many sectors and Carbon-Free electricity is needed to achieve those goals; and WHEREAS, on June 8, 2023, the Austin City Council adopted a resolution endorsing the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty and a plan for “transitioning to a 100 percent clean energy economy, phase out fossil fuel production, and invest in communities on the frontlines of environmental injustice;” and WHEREAS, ground level ozone and particulate matter air pollution in the Austin region already exceed the health-based standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and CAPCOG has identified that increased NOx emissions from electric generating units, including Austin Energy's power plants, as highly correlated with high local ozone measurements; and WHEREAS, the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2030 references an affordability goal and affordability remains important to many customers, but the workshops that Austin Energy hosted as part of this process to update the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan revealed that a large majority of participants are supportive of allowing rate increases beyond the current goal of two percent per year, so long as …
