International Swimming Pool and Spa Code 1 Proposed Adoption • In accordance with State Law, the City of Austin is adopting the 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) on September 1, 2020 • Minor local amendments are proposed related to chain link fencing, regulatory authority, and administrative procedure 2 Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to International Pool & Spa Code Proposed amendments to introductory section Additions • The 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code published by the International Code Council is adopted and incorporated by reference into this section along with Appendixes with deletions in Subsection (B), (C) and amendments in Section 25-12-X (Local Amendments to the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code). • All references to the International Mechanical Code to mean the currently adopted Uniform Mechanical Code and amendments unless not covered in the Uniform Mechanical Code. • All references to the International Plumbing Code to mean the currently adopted Uniform Plumbing Code and amendments unless not covered in the Uniform Plumbing Code. 3 Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to International Pool & Spa Code Proposed amendments to existing provisions of City Code Section 25-12 Section 25-12, Article 1 (Building Code): 3109.3 Public swimming pools . Public swimming pools shall be enclosed as per the Texas Department of Health Standards for Swimming Pools and Spas International Swimming Pool and Spa Code. Section 25-12-242, Provision R326: Delete Barrier Requirements LEGEND: Strikethrough: deletion Red font: new insertion 4 Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to International Pool & Spa Code Proposed amendments to Section 101: General [A] 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Swimming Pool and Spa Code of the City of Austin, hereinafter referred to as “this code.” [A] 101.2.1 Public Facilities- Compliance with State Pool and Spa Regulations. [relocated from City Code Chapter 10-7-2] A public pool facility must be constructed, maintained, and operated in accordance with the state pool and spa regulations and the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code. LEGEND: Strikethrough: deletion Red font: new insertion 5 Chapter 25-12: Local Amendments to International Pool & Spa Code Proposed amendments to Section 103: Code Official [A] 103.1 Creation of enforcement agency. The department of building safety is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the code official. Authority. The health authority is the City official responsible for administering, implementing, and enforcing the public swimming pool requirements of this code. The …
2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) Summary of Proposed Local Amendments CODE SECTION INTRODUCTION Addition: New Code Section 25-12-X International Swimming Pool and Spa Code. Addition: The 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code published by the International Code Council is adopted and incorporated by reference into this section along with Appendixes with deletions in Subsection (B), (C) and amendments in Section 25-12-X (Local Amendments to the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code). Addition: All references to the International Mechanical Code to mean the currently adopted Uniform Mechanical Code and amendments unless not covered in the Uniform Mechanical Code. Addition: All references to the International Plumbing Code to mean the currently adopted Uniform Plumbing Code and amendments unless not covered in the Uniform Plumbing Code. Deletion: Barrier requirements from City Code Section 25-12-242, R326 Modification: City Code Section 25-12, Article 1 (Building Code): 3109.3 Public swimming pools. Public swimming pools shall be enclosed as per the Texas Department of Health Standards for Swimming Pools and Spas International Swimming Pool and Spa Code. SECTION 101: GENERAL Modification: [A] 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Swimming Pool and Spa Code of the City of Austin, hereinafter referred to as “this code.” Addition: [A] 101.2.1 Public Facilities- Compliance with State Pool and Spa Regulations. [relocated from City Code Chapter 10-7-2] A public pool facility must be constructed, maintained, and operated in accordance with the state pool and spa regulations and the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code. Modification: 101.2.1 101.2.2 Flotation Tanks. Flotation tank systems intended for sensory deprivation therapy shall not be considered to be included in the scope of this code. SECTION 103: DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING SAFETY CODE OFFICIAL Modification: [A] 103.1 Creation of enforcement agency. The department of building safety is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the code official. [A] 103.1 Authority. The health authority is the City official responsible for administering, implementing, and enforcing the public swimming pool requirements of this code. The building official is the City official responsible for administering, implementing, and enforcing residential swimming pool requirements of this code. The health authority and the building official shall be known as the code official. Modification: [A] 103.3 Deputies. In accordance with the prescribed procedures of the jurisdiction and with the concurrence of the appointing …
Special Meeting of the “Mechanical and Plumbing Board” April 29, 2020 Mechanical and Plumbing Board to be held April 29 @ 10:00 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 28, 2020 by Noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 29, Mechanical and Plumbing Board Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at Rick Arzola at 512-974-2417 or email at rick.arzola@austintexas.gov no later than noon, April 28,2020 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 30 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 rick.arzola@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. MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING BOARD Wednesday April 29, 2020 @ 10:00 AM VIA VIDEOCONFERNCE CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Stephen Cox (Renteria), Chair; Robert Thornton (Kitchen), Vice Chair, Joe Cooper (Madison), Joseph Hernandez (Garza), Joe Bowie (Casar), Basheer Mohamed (Flannigan), Stephen Seaborn (Adler), David Dixon (Pool), Bobbi Joe Foster (Paige), Dave Nichols (Tovo), Bill Harris (Alter) Speakers will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns. CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- Minutes from the Meeting on December 17, 2019 2. PUBLIC HEARING: DISCUSSION AND ACTION- ISPSC ORDINANCE 3. FUTURE AGENDA 4. ADJOURNMENT ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days before the meeting date. Please call Rick Arzola at the Development Services Department at (512) 974-2417, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. …
Special Meeting of the “Commission on Seniors” April 29th at 10am Commission on Seniors to be held April 29th at 10am 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 28th, by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 29th Commission on Seniors Meeting, residents must: •Call or email Halana Kaleel, 512-972-5019, Halana.Kaleel@austintexas.gov no later than noon, April 28th. 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 30 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 Halana.Kaleel@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 COMMISSION ON SENIORS APRIL 29TH, 2020 AT 10AM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Janee Briesemeister, Chair Peter Varteressian, Vice-Chair Erica Garcia-Pittman Martin Kareithi Jacqueline Angel Patricia Bordie Karen Grampp Adam Hauser Natalie Cagle Billy Jackson Fred Lugo Emily De Maria Nicola AGENDA CALL TO ORDER There may be discussion and action on any of the following items: Amy Temperley Sally Van Sickle Diana Spain I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE COMMISSION ON SENIORS MARCH 11TH, 2020 REGULAR MEETING II. ANNOUNCEMENTS III. NEW BUSINESS IV. OLD BUSINESS A. Discussion and possible action regarding COVID-19 and resources needed for Older Adults. B. Discussion and possible action regarding FY2020-2021 budget recommendations. A. Update and review Commission Work Plan – Standing Item B. Updates and review from Working Groups – Standing Item i. Age Friendly Action Plan Implementation Working Group ii. iii. Transportation, Housing and Outdoor Spaces Working Group Social Participation, Respect and Social Inclusion, Civic Participation and Employment Working Group iv. Community Support and Health Services Working Group C. Update …
Special Meeting of the Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission APRIL 29, 2020 Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission to be held April 29, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance by Noon April 28. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 29, 2020 Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission Meeting, residents must: • Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-7676 or jesse.rodriguez@austintexas.gov no later than noon April 28. 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 30 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. • Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn- live COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION APRIL 29, 2020, 3 PM – 4:30 PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Nehemiah Pitts III, Chair Sophie Gairo Malcolm Yeatts Irfan Syed Michelle Reinhardt CALL TO ORDER David Alexander, Vice Chair Claudia Yanez Dave Floyd Sumit DasGupta Nicole Thompson AGENDA 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – April 8, 2020 2. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action) a. Commission discussion and action on the FY21 Budget Recommendations including Police Video Processing, APL Wi-Fi Lending Program, and the Austin Public Health Department website. b. DECA & Digital Inclusion Office information and resource distribution amid COVID-19 3. COMMISSION UPDATES (Discussion and Possible Action) a. Digital Inclusion, Civic Engagement, and Strategic Technology and Telecom Policy Working Group b. Knowledge, Information, and Data Stewardship Working Group c. Technology, Infrastructure, and Innovation Working Group FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to …
Special Meeting of the “Economic Prosperity Commission” April 29,2020 of meeting Economic Prosperity Commission to be held April 29, 2020 at 1 pm with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Day before the scheduled meeting, April 28, 2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 29, 2020 Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at Michelle Clemons at Michelle.Clemons@austintexas.gov / 512-974-2713 or Nydia Castillo at Nydia.Castillo@austintexas.gov / 512-974-6452 no later than noon, April 28, 2020. 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 30 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 Michelle.Clemons@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 Special Called Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting April 29, 2020 1:00 pm VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Amy Noel, Chair – District 7 Holt Lackey, Vice Chair – District 10 Commissioners: Rachel Green- Mayor’s Appointee, Larry Anazia - District 1; Kirsha Haverlah- District 2, Alexis Taylor -District 3, Ivanna Neri- District 4, Preston Tom- District 5, Michael Ybarra- District 6, Nathan Ryan- District 8. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1) APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) January 2020 Minutes 2) OLD BUSINESS a) Action and Discussion on COVID-19 City of Austin Relief Programs from Council Agenda Items b) Small Business: Resolution from March 26, 2020 Agenda Item 88 authorizing the creation of a temporary Austin Economic Injury Bridge c) Loan Program to small businesses. Creatives: Resolution from 4/9/2020 Agenda Item 86 related to the use of the Live Music Fund for Emergency Assistance grants for musicians. d) …
Special Meeting of the College Student Commission 04/29/20 College Student Commission to be held with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (4/28/2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the 4/29/2020 Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-6864 or dionte.mcclendon@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 dionte.mcclendon@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 COLLEGE STUDENT COMMISSION Wednesday, 04/29/2020 1:00pm-2:30pm VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jared Breckenridge, Huston-Tillotson University (Chair) Jessica Riley, St. Edward’s University (Co-chair) Bryan Nya, Austin Community College Malachi Peterson, Huston-Tillotson University Krista Gehlhausen, Concordia University Wendy Rodriguez, University of Texas Brandon Barrows, Concordia University Kindle Kreis, University of Texas Matthew Barron, University of Texas Kate Tyler, St. Edward’s University Kristen Marx, St. Edward’s University The College Student Commission is established to represent this constituency of the City by serving as an advisory board to the city council concerning issues affecting the quality of life for higher education students in the Austin area. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Accessible transportation 2. OLD BUSINESS: WORKING GROUPS UPDATES, DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION b. Food insecurity Updates to establishing food pantries on each campus Project Connect review, contacts for Capitol Metro, statement of goals 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Impact of COVID-19 How the current pandemic has affected college students throughout Austin b. Resources available for college students/residents City of Austin resources …
Special Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board April 29, 2020 The Parks and Recreation Board special meeting will be held April 29, 2020 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 28, 2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. • To speak remotely at the April 29, 2020 Parks and Recreation Board Meeting, residents must: • Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-6716 or sammi.curless@austintexas.gov no later than noon, April 28, 2020. 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 sammi.curless@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 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Wednesday, April 29, 2020 – 3:00-4:30 p.m. Via Videoconference PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEMBERS: Dawn Lewis (D-10), Chair Romteen Farasat (D-4), Vice Chair Richard DePalma (Mayor) Nina Rinaldi (D-1) Anna L. Di Carlo (D-2) Kate Mason-Murphy (D-3) Kim Taylor (D-8) Sarah Faust (D-5) Fred Morgan (D-6) Francoise Luca (D-7) Laura Cottam Sajbel (D-9) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of February 25, 2020. B. NEW BUSINESS: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Discussion and possible action regarding election of Parks and Recreation Board Chair and Vice Chair. 2. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding the Parks and Recreation Department Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget. Presenters: Robert Brizendine, Budget Analyst IV, City of Austin Budget Office and Vanorda Richardson, Financial Manager III, Parks and Recreation Department 3. Discussion and possible action regarding selection of members …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD February 25, 2020 MINUTES The Parks and Recreation Board convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at 301 W. 2nd St. in Austin, Texas. Chair Lewis called the meeting to order at 6:08pm. Board Members in Attendance: Dawn Lewis; Romteen Farasat; Laura Cottam Sajbel; Sarah Faust; Richard DePalma ; Anna L. Di Carlo; Francoise Luca; Kate Mason-Murphy; Fred Morgan and Kim Taylor. Nina Rinaldi arrived at 6:14pm. Staff in Attendance: Anthony Segura; Liana Kallivoka; Suzanne Piper; Amanda Ross; Fred Fuller; Janna Renfro; Jason Maurer; Randy Scott; Scott Grantham and Sammi Curless. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Kevin Reinis – Austin Rowing Club events and outreach. Andrew Harrod – Save Barton Creek Association publication entitled “Explorer’s Guide to the Hill Country Oasis”. Robert Corbin – Concessions in Austin waterfront parks. Malcolm Yeatts – Status update from relevant departments related to August 22, 2019 City Council directive to remove unused right-of-way from Guerrero Park. Linda Guerrero – Update on vacation of unused street right-of-way in Guerrero Park per City Council directive on August 22, 2019. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the meeting of January 28, 2020 were approved on Board Member Cottam Sajbal motion, Vice Chair Farasat second on an 11-0 vote. Items under “C. Staff Briefings and Reports” on the agenda were moved up to be heard before items under “B. New Business: Discussion and Possible Action Items” due to matters of time. In addition, Item C2 was heard first followed by Items C1 and C3. C. STAFF BRIEFINGS & REPORTS* 1. Update on Austin City Limits (ACL) C3 Presents contract. The presentation was made by Jason Maurer, Sales and Event Manager, Parks and Recreation Department and Colin Wallis, CEO, Austin Parks Foundation. 2. Update on Roy G. Guerrero Park channel stabilization. The presentation was made by Fred Fuller, Project Manager, Parks and Recreation Department and Janna Renfro, Engineer, Watershed Protection Department. 3. Off leash dogs and portable signage in parks. The presentation was made by Amanda Ross, Natural Resources Programs Division Manager, Parks and Recreation Department. 1 B. NEW BUSINESS: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Discussion and possible action regarding selection of members to serve on the Land, Facilities, and Programs Committee and the Joint Committee of the Environmental Commission and Parks and Recreation Board. Chair Lewis nominated Vice Chair Farasat to serve as a member of the Land, Facilities, and Programs Committee …
FY 2020-21 Budget Overview FY20 ALL FUNDS EXPENDITURES $4.2 BILLION BUDGET FY20 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM $1.2 BILLION SPEND PLAN Other 31% Austin Water 14% Austin Energy 31% General Fund 24% Austin Energy $254.7 M Aviation $198.0 M Austin Water $175.4 M Planning & Development Center $81.8 M Voter-Approved Bonds $201.0 M Other $289.4 M 2 FY20 GENERAL FUND REVENUE $1.1 BILLION BUDGET FY20 GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES $1.1 BILLION BUDGET Property Tax 49% Transfers & Other 13% Police 39% Sales Tax 23% Austin Public Library 5% Austin Public Health 8% Parks and Recreation 9% Other 13% Utility Transfers 15% Emergency Medical Services 8% Fire 18% 3 General Fund Budget Forecast Prior to COVID-19 Outbreak Balanced budgets had been forecast for fiscal years 2020 and 2021 4 Projected Revenue Shortfalls by Source General Fund Revenue Source FY 2020 Budget Rapid Slower Resolution Resolution FY 2021 Forecast Rapid Slower Resolution Resolution Sales Taxes $251.8 M ($32.6 M) ($43.2 M) $260.6 M ($11.8 M) ($15.4 M) Mixed Drink Taxes $14.2 M ($1.1 M) ($4.2 M) $14.7 M ($0.5M) User Fees and Fines $91.2 M ($3.0 M) ($8.6 M) $91.9 M Interest Earnings $8.3 M ($1.6 M) ($1.6 M) $9.0 M ($6.1 M) ($6.1M) All Other Total $723.1 M ‐ ‐ $744.1 M $1,088.6 M ($38.3 M) ($57.6 M) $1,120.3 M ($17.9M) ($22.0 M) ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ • Rapid resolution and slower resolution columns reflect projected revenue declines relative to FY 2020 budgeted amounts and FY 2021 forecasted amounts prior to the COVID‐19 Outbreak 5 Closing the Shortfall Options • Property tax cap of up to 8% is allowable for the next two fiscal years due to • Limit the number and amount of fee waivers disaster declaration • Look into reserves • Consultant currently hired to study efficiency improvements • Analysis of new sources for General Fund revenue • Targeted hiring freeze on non-essential positions and department reductions in discretionary line items 6 City of Austin Budget Timeline Policy Input & Forecasting Budget Development Council Deliberation & Adoption JANUARY ‐ APRIL MAY ‐ JUNE JULY ‐ AUGUST Boards and Commissions Council Town Hall Meetings Public Hearings KEY DATES: April – 5-year Financial Forecast Update May 8 – Department budget submittals due to Budget Office July 13 – Presentation of Proposed Budget to City Council July 23, 30 – Public Hearings August 12 – Budget and tax rate …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD DIRECTOR’S REPORT DATE: April 2020 MASTER PLAN UPDATES: John Treviño Jr. Metro Park at Morrison Ranch Master Plan: The draft master plan for the John Treviño Jr. Metro Park has been completed. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and public meeting restrictions, the presentations of the master plan to Boards and Commissions have been delayed. The park plan is tentatively scheduled to go before the Design Commission for a briefing and the Environmental Commission for action in late May and to the Parks and Recreation Board in May or June. The draft master plan can be found at the project’s website: http://www.austintexas.gov/JohnTrevinoMetroPark George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center Master Plan: Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) staff held the Master Plan Kickoff Meeting on Tuesday, March 24, with the consultant team and discussed the overall project schedule, task deliverables, and other related actions for the completion of the Master Plan. In mid-April, the consultant met with Carver staff to gather input and insight on the existing conditions of the facility and its usage. The SpeakUp Austin! first survey for the Carver Master Planning process went live April 21 (survey). In early May, the consultant team will be meeting with Carver staff to discuss programming challenges and growth opportunities. You may find additional information at the project’s website: http://www.austintexas.gov/CarverATXplanning Zilker Metro Park Master Plan: PARD is working closely with Capital Contracting Office (CCO) on the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for consultant teams interested to work on the park master plan, which is currently open. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the deadline for the RFQ has been extended to May 6. PARD anticipates bringing a recommendation for a consultant to City Council for approval in the summer of 2020 and begin the community planning and engagement process in late 2020 / early 2021. Land Development Code (LDC) Rewrite: On April 9, City Council voted (7-4) to appeal the Travis County District Court’s ruling in the lawsuit challenging the procedures used for adopting the Land Development Code Revision. The ruling nullifies first and second readings of the LDC on procedural grounds. The appeal is expected to take many months. The LDC leadership team has continued to meet and will be formulating a set of options for moving forward, to be shared with the City Manager’s Office. In addition, in June, the LDC team will publish what was intended to …
COMMISSION ON SENIORS RECOMMENDATION 2020429-03B (ii) Support for LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission Recommendation 20200408-2A(2) to Utilize Community Organizations and Nonprofits to Achieve Strategic Direction Outcomes Date: April 29, 2020 Subject: Support for LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission Recommendation 20200408- 2A(2) to Utilize Community Organizations and Nonprofits to Achieve Strategic Direction Outcomes Grampp Seconded By: Angel Motioned By: Recommendation The Commission on Seniors supports LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission Recommendation 20200408-2A(2) to Utilize Community Organizations and Nonprofits to Achieve Strategic Direction Outcomes. Description of Recommendation to Council See attached recommendation Rationale: The Commission on Seniors was created to advise the City Council on issues related to the quality of life for seniors in Austin. LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission Recommendation 20200408- 2A(2) recommends innovative ways to improve quality of life for all Austinites, including older adults, while recognizing constraints on the city budget. Vote For: Briesemeister, Varteressian, Angel, Bordie, Cage, Garcia-Pittman, Grampp, Hauser, Kareithi, Nicola, Van Sickle, Spain Against: none Abstain: None Absent: Jackson, Lugo, Temperley Attest: Page 1 of 2 Janee Briesemeister, Chair Page 2 of 2 LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20200408- 2A(2) Budget Recommendation to Utilize Community Organizations and Nonprofits to Achieve Strategic Direction Outcomes WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted a plan for focusing resources on the most important priorities known as Austin Strategic Direction 2023, and WHEREAS, the Strategic Direction recognizes the need for a city government that works effectively and collaboratively for all of us and that is equitable, ethical and innovative, and WHEREAS, city staff has asked that City Commissions be cognizant of the limitations that recent state legislation places on the City’s financial resources and include in their recommendations opportunities for departments to increase efficiencies, improve effectiveness and attain more equitable service delivery, and WHEREAS, Austin has a wide variety of community organizations and nonprofits with objectives similar to those in the City’s Strategic Direction, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission recommends that the City Council direct staff to explore additional opportunities for utilizing community organizations and nonprofits in achieving the outcomes set forth in the Strategic Direction for the benefit of the community as a whole such as, • Coordinating with community nonprofits who can expand existing efforts while offsetting costs through donations and volunteers such as the job fairs provided by AustinUp; • Utilizing city staff to organize volunteers to provide …
1 RECOMMENDATION Commission on Seniors Recommendation Number: (20200429-03A) COVID-19 and Resources for Older Adults WHEREAS, the Commission on Seniors was created to advise the City Council on issues related to the quality of life for seniors in Austin; and WHEREAS, older adults are the most at-risk population due to the COVID-19 crisis with recent data from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) showing that of confirmed COVID-19 fatalities in Texas to date, 76% were Texans 65 and older ; and WHEREAS, the City is using a portion of its budget reserves to assist residents, including through the Relief in a State of Emergency (RISE) Fund for direct aid programs and health care services and related equipment; and WHEREAS, the City will need to direct additional resources in the current budget and the FY 2020-21 budget to provide relief in the form of health aid, housing, food aid, and other forms of assistance to those whose health and finances have been put in jeopardy due to the spread of COVID-19; and WHEREAS, the COVID-19 crisis has caused the City, service providers, and the private sector to innovate in providing needed services to older adults, including online recreation and socialization programming from Parks and Recreation, no charge home delivery of groceries from HEB, wellness calls to seniors from providers and volunteers, collaboration between the health and social services sectors, and many other examples; and WHEREAS, COVID-19 warnings directed at older adults have resulted in a shrinking of the volunteer pool, as it is often the “young” seniors in their 50’s and 60’s who volunteer in programs serving “older” seniors who are in their 70’s and above; and WHEREAS, even as the social distancing and other restrictions begin to be lifted, older adults will remain vulnerable and we expect older adults will be cautioned to limit their social interactions for many months longer than the general population, and many will continue to need assistance during that period; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Commission on Seniors recommends the City Council to direct the City Manager to address the following needs of older adults during the COVID-19 crisis and any subsequent time period during which older adults and those with underlying health conditions are required, cautioned or advised to limit social interaction: • Mobile testing for COVID-19 for homebound persons • Age Friendly and ADA compliant transportation to testing sites …
COMMISSION ON SENIORS RECOMMENDATION 2020429-03B (i) FY 2021 Budget Recommendations Garcia-Pittman Seconded By: Angel FY2021 Budget Recommendations Date: April 29, 2020 Subject: Motioned By: Recommendation The Commission on Seniors submits the attached recommendations on the FY 2021 budget, using the “Root Cause Analysis” format requested by the Equity Office. Description of Recommendation to Council See each attached recommendation Rationale: See each attached recommendation Vote For: Briesemeister, Varteressian, Angel, Bordie, Cage, Garcia-Pittman, Grampp, Hauser, Kareithi, Nicol, Temperley, Van Sickle, Spain Against: Abstain: None Absent: Attest: Janee Briesemeister, Chair Jackson, Lugo none 1 of 7 2021 Budget Recommendation Outreach to Older Adults Root Cause Analysis Story: What did you hear from the community? One of the most prevalent comments from Commission on Seniors community outreach** is that older adults say they are often unaware of activities and services available to them from the city and city-funded providers. Respondents requested more promotion of services and activities (such as on TV, radio and utility bills), and some suggested having community navigators to help older adults who seek information. **The Commission on Seniors conducted extensive community outreach to inform our budget recommendations. More than 50 people attended the Commission’s February 4th Community Budget Engagement session at the Gus Garcia Recreation Center. In addition, the Commission drafted an Age Friendly Austin Community Feedback Survey that was provided online and in person to approximately 80 attendees at the AARP South Austin Chapter meeting at the South Austin Senior Center. The survey was available in English, Spanish and Vietnamese. More than 300 online responses were received. Problem: What is the problem you identify? Older adults are not always aware of the services and programs available to them in Austin. Promotion through online and social media are not reaching many older adults. Older adults also seek more information and assistance in determining which services and programs are appropriate to their needs. How does the problem show up in your community? Who is most impacted by the problem? Without extensive survey research it is difficult to know who is not being served. It is striking that older adults who attended Commission-sponsored community engagement meetings or responded to our surveys consistently make similar comments about wanting more communication, more outreach, and more help. We can only assume that there are many, many older adults who feel the same way, but did not receive our survey or attend an engagement meeting. We …
COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION RECOMMENDATION NUMBER: 20200429-002 BUDGET RECOMMENDATION NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION: Recommends budget support to dedicate funds for two (2) FTE’s – (Unknown Title allocated to the Police Department) dedicated to police video processing. This budget item was generated from Citizen Communication to the Commission and public information shared to the Austin Community about APD Police video processing delays. This recommendation will generate the opportunity to: ●Adhere to Michael Morton Act for swift handling of video processing to prevent deferred justice, aka justice denied ●Address current APD video processing reliant upon legacy, disparate systems that require manual processes and dedicated time currently borrowed from sworn unit The additional FTE focused on processing would diffuse the backlog of police video processing. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THE COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY & TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RECOMMENDS TO THE CITY COUNCIL THE FOLLOWING: To include an allocation for two (2) FTE’s – (Unknown Title allocated to the Police Department) dedicated to APD police video processing, in the FY21 City of Austin budget. Date of Approval: April 29, 2020 Record of the vote: Motion to approve the recommendation made by Commissioner Yeatts, seconded by Commissioner DasGupta passed on a vote of 6-0. Commission Chair Pitts III presiding. ATTEST: _____________________________________ Jesse Rodriguez Telecommunications and Regulatory Affairs City of Austin COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION RECOMMENDATION NUMBER: 20200429-002 BUDGET RECOMMENDATION NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION: Recommends budget support to increase Wi-Fi Hotspot to 300 units, and one (1) FTE – (Unknown Title allocated to the Austin Public Library Department) for program management. This concept received budget support in FY19 and aligns with CTTC mission. Currently, the Wi-Fi hotspot lending program has more than 100 hotspots available for checkout at any given time and are available at 10 different Austin Public Library branch locations, but can be reserved and sent, as well as returned, to any branch of the Austin Public Library. The COVID-19 Pandemic has increased need for access to information and communications technology, including internet access. In FY20, the Austin Public Library Department will apply for funds through the Institute of Museum and Library Services IMLS has $30 million that will be distributed to all 50 states. APL will be requesting funding for laptops and hotspot devices to enable people to connect to health, community, …
City of Austin FY21 Budget Recommendations April 29, 2020 - Special Called Meeting Community Technology & Telecommunications Commission Nehemiah Pitts III, Chair Commissioner Police Video Processing ● Citizen Communication and local media generated inquiry about APD Police video processing delays ● Michael Morton Act requires swift handling of video processing to prevent deferred justice, aka justice denied. ● APD video processing is reliant upon legacy, disparate systems that require manual processes and dedicated time currently borrowed from sworn unit ● Additional FTE focused on processing would diffuse the backlog CTTC Budget Recommendation: Budget allocation for the hiring of (2) FTE dedicated to APD Police Video Processng - Pending FTE count needed and salary requirements Austin Public Library Wi-Fi Lending Program ● 183+ Hotspots at 10 different locations, with previous CTTC support ● COVID-19 Pandemic has increased need for services ● APL locations are closed due to COA and State guidelines ● APL will be applying for funds through the Institute of Museum and Library Service (IMLS). IMLS has $30 million that will be distributed to all 50 states. APL will be requesting funding for laptops and hotspot devices to enable people to connect to health, community, government, and job information. Budget Recommendation: CTTC recommends allocating budget to increase Hotspot inventory to 300 unites and the hiring of an dedicated FTE for program management, including applying for IMLS funds for additional inventory
