March 3, 2020 ZAP Q & A Report B 3 Zoning: C14-2019-0129 - 10801 Wayne Riddell Loop; District 5 Question: Commissioner King Given its proximity to Slaughter Creek, does this case involve any environmental issues that should or must be reviewed by the Environmental Commission prior to review by ZAP? Answer: Staff A drainage study, an environmental assessment and a tree survey are not required for standard (non- PUD) zoning cases. These items will be submitted at the time a subdivision or site plan application is filed with the City and greater detail about the proposed development is required. B 7 Site Plan: SP-2019-0108D - Thaxton Road Tract Offsite Wastewater Improvements; District 2 Question: Commissioner Aguirre Answer: Staff (in Bold) Question 1: Please provide a breakdown of new wastewater lines (since 2013) that are located in creeks and CWQZs. Please provide a list of their locations and a map indicating where these are located. Response 1 Austin Water (AW) staff have verified with Austin Watershed Protection Department staff that there have been no variances requested or granted for construction of wastewater lines in the inner half of any critical water quality zone (CWQZ) since the establishment of current environmental criteria prohibiting construction of utility lines parallel and within the inner half of the CWQZ in 2013. Per current code, a utility line may be located parallel to and within the CWQZ if 1) in an urban watershed and not less than 50-ft from the centerline of a waterway, or 2) in a watershed other than urban and located not less than 50-ft from the centerline of a minor waterway, 100-ft from centerline of an intermediate waterway, and 150-ft from the centerline of a major waterway. Please note that this project is in a suburban watershed and the CWQZ is a 300-ft buffer from the centerline. The majority of the line is located in the outer 150-ft of the CWQZ which is allowed by code. The two relatively small encroachments into the inner half of the CWQZ comprise 860-ft of the 10,200-ft project scope for the oversized regional interceptor. One section will be bored and the other section will replace an existing smaller wastewater main that was constructed within the inner half of the CWQZ in 2015 (no variance required due to grandfathering). Question 2: Considering the Bull Creek sewage leakage incident, which was reported this past Sunday (Dec. 1, 2019), …
From: Jeff Howard Sent: Monday, March 02, 2020 6:00 PM To: Denkler, Ann - BC <bc-Ann.Denkler@austintexas.gov>; Evans, Bruce - BC <bc- Bruce.Evans@austintexas.gov>; Duncan, Jim - BC <BC-Jim.Duncan@austintexas.gov>; Aguirre, Ana - BC <BC-Ana.Aguirre@austintexas.gov>; Tatkow, Abby - BC <BC-Abby.Tatkow@austintexas.gov>; Kiolbassa, Jolene - BC <bc-Jolene.Kiolbassa@austintexas.gov>; Ramirez, Nadia - BC <BC- Nadia.Ramirez@austintexas.gov>; Smith, Hank - BC <bc-Hank.Smith@austintexas.gov>; Ray, Ellen - BC <BC-Ellen.Ray@austintexas.gov>; King, David - BC <BC-David.King@austintexas.gov> Cc: Herrington, Chris <Chris.Herrington@austintexas.gov>; Rivera, Andrew <Andrew.Rivera@austintexas.gov>; Critendon, Kevin <Kevin.Critendon@austintexas.gov> Subject: Item No. B-07 (Thaxton Rd. Tract Offsite Wastewater Improvements) on March 3, 2020 Agenda *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Chair Kiolbassa and Commissioners, For your consideration on the March 3 agenda is the above-referenced item requesting a variance for the wastewater line intended to serve the Marble Creek Basin. This City of Austin capital improvement project has long been planned as part of a comprehensive system. The original SER related to this sewer line was approved in May 1986. The original approved SER did not have an expiration. In 2014, in connection with the Springfield subdivision, a new SER calling for a wastewater line easement in the proposed location was approved. In addition, City staff reviewed plans showing the wastewater line in connection with an Erosion Hazard Zone Level 2 study. An easement was subsequently dedicated along Marble Creek behind Springfield Section 2 subdivision. Homes and drainage improvements have been built along this portion of Marble Creek preventing compliance with the 1/2 -CWQZ requirement in this area. In addition, an 8-inch sewer line to serve the Springfield Subdivision was also constructed and installed and is in place in this same general area. On August 22, 2019, the Council unanimously approved the current SER and funding for the proposed alignment of the wastewater line. Before you for consideration is the variance that staff has said is needed for the construction plans for the wastewater line related to the original SER. The 30” wastewater line will be 10,169 linear feet servicing the Marble Creek Basin. Millions of dollars of infrastructure have been invested in this area. The line is located along Marble Creek outside the existing half CWQZ for about 92% of the entirety of the alignment. No other variances are being sought. The portion to be located within the half CWQZ is approximately 860 linear feet, of which a large portion was previously disturbed as part of the construction for the existing 8” wastewater line …
Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force Packet Index March 3, 2020 Item Agenda Minutes Presentation Backup Water Forward FY 19 Annual Report Excerpts from the 2018 Water Forward Plan ‐Section 9.3.2 Metrics ‐Adaptive Management Plan Page 2 5 7 24 25 36 Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force March 3, 2020 – 4:00 p.m. Waller Creek Center, Room 104 625 East 10th Street Austin, Texas 78701 For more information go to: AGENDA Voting Members: Sharlene Leurig - Chair Jennifer Walker – Vice Chair Todd Bartee Diane Kennedy Perry Lorenz Robert Mace Hani Michel Bill Moriarty Vanessa Puig-Williams Sarah Richards Lauren Ross Ex Officio Non-Voting Members: Austin Water: Greg Meszaros Austin Energy: Kathleen Garrett Austin Resource Recovery: Tony Davee Neighborhood Housing and Community Development: Josh Rudow Office of Innovation: Kerry O’Connor Office of Sustainability: Lucia Athens Parks and Recreation: Liana Kallivoka Watershed Protection: Mike Personett 1. CALL TO ORDER – March 3, 2020 4:00 p.m. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 2. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES a. Approval of the meeting minutes from the January 7, 2020 Task Force meeting Page 1 of 2 3/3AIWRPCTF2 Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force Meeting March 3, 2020 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS, PRESENTATIONS, AND OR REPORTS a. Water Forward Implementation Progress and Outlook – City Staff Task Force Questions and Discussion b. Water Forward Fiscal Year 2019 Annual Report and Metrics – City Staff Task Force Questions and Discussion i. i. 4. VOTING ITEMS FROM TASK FORCE 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 6. ADJOURN Note: Agenda item sequence and time durations noted above are subject to change. 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, at 512-972-0194, 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 Marisa Flores Gonzalez at …
African American Resources Advisory Commission MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, March 3, 2020 The African American Resources Advisory Commission convened in a meeting on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 in the Executive Session Room in City Hall. The meeting was called to order at 5:46 pm by President Horton African American Resources Advisory Commissioners: Present: Chair Daryl Horton, Clifford Gillard, Dr. Chiquita Eugene, Miriam Conner, Cherelle Vanbrakle, Rashida Wright, Volma Overton, III, and Elton Randel Absent: Aaliyah Noble, Greg Smith, Nelson Linder, Elaina Fowler, Tam Hawkins, Ellen Sweet, and AAUL Vacant City Staff in Attendance: Assistant City Manager Christopher Shorter, Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Deputy Director, Economic Development Department (EDD), Vicky Valdez Division Manager of Small Business, Joshua Robinson, Quality of Life Commission Liaison, Equity Office, Dusty McCormick, Economic and Business Development Liaison, and (EDD) Staff and Liaison Linda Hayes Citizen Communication: Michael Ward – discussion on AUTM which means The Austin Urban Technology Movement. It’s a non- profit organization that bridges the gap between the Black, Brown, and Latinx communities and the technology industry through job placement, career development, and networking opportunities. That is the mission statement for AUTM. He would like to put out a training that will assist people the tech system and connect with ages starting with K-12 and adults. With this information Chair Horton requested for Mr. Ward to present at the April Commission meeting so if Commissioners have questions about his organization. 1. Approval of Minutes Approval of Minutes The minutes of the February 4, 2020 regular meeting were approved unanimously following a motion by Commissioner Gillard, seconded by Commissioner Vanbrakle. 2. Presentations: Chair Horton asked the Commissioners to adjust the agenda to move 2.d up first because Council Member Casar had another meeting to attend the Chair Horton made the motion Commissioner Gillard and Commissioner 2nd Chair call for the vote and it was amanous. Motion carried. d. Council Member Greg Casar District 4 – St. Johns Property Disposition Overview- Council Member Casar discuss with the commission about the plan bring back the minorities to St. John to fix the problem with the empty buildings of Home Depot and the Car Lot. The community want a market, a park and better bus service. Council Members provide a plan, a lay out what he sees that might work, his request was Commissioner to attend April 23rd council meeting and attend the March 9th community meeting. a. Jackie Nirenberg Project …
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MEETING Monday, March 2, 2020 @ 4:00pm City Hall Boards and Commissions Room 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 78701 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER (4:00pm) CITIZENS COMMUNICATION (4:05pm-4:20pm) The first five speakers signed up prior to the Call to Order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (4:20pm-4:25pm) Items for Presentations, Discussion, and Possible Action: 2. Quarterly Stats from Public Safety Departments authorized strength, vacancies, overtime hours, call volume, response times (4:25pm-4:30pm) Sponsored by Commissioners Hollis, Hausenfluck, and Bernhardt Speakers: 3. Presentation on Critical Incident Video Release Policy (4:30pm-4:50pm) Sponsored by Commissioners Hollis and Harris 4. Briefing on COPAC Project (Critical Observation Patrol and Community) (4:50pm-5:15pm) Sponsored by Commissioners Hollis and Harris Speaker: -Troy Gay, Chief of Staff, Austin Police Department -Rob Vires, Chief of Staff, Austin Fire Department -Jasper Brown, Chief of Staff, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services - Office of Police Oversight - Austin Police Department - Robert Miljenovich, Austin Police Department - Taber White, Austin Police Department 5. Briefing on Initial Budget Priorities from All Agencies (5:15 pm – 5:35pm) Sponsored by Commissioners Hollis and Bernhardt Jasper Brown, Chief of Staff, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services - - Rob Vires, Chief of Staff, Austin Fire Department - Troy Gay, Chief of Staff, Austin Police Department - Robert (Bob) Nicks, President of Austin Firefighters Association 1 6. Austin EmergencyMedical Services(EMS) workload allocation and equipment distribution - Request for Council Action vote (5:35pm – 5:45 pm) Sponsored by Commissioners Hollis and Bernhardt 7. Briefing Update from the Public Safety Commission ATCEMS/AFD Dispatch Equity Study Scope-of-Work Working Group (5:45pm-5:55pm) Sponsored by Commissioners Hollis and Webber 8. Future Agenda Items (5:55pm – 6:00pm) 9. 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 Janet Jackson at Austin Police Department, at (512-974-5747), for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Public Safety Commission, please contact Austin Police Department Assistant Chief, Troy Gay at 512-974-5030 2
Commission on Immigrant Affairs Regular Monthly Meeting March 2, 2020 6:30 PM City Hall, Staff Bullpen #1029 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Agenda CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION 1. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES – February 2020 2. NEW BUSINESS: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTIONS: presentation about services rendered and program needs 3. OLD BUSINESS: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTIONS: on budget proposals B. Update on Equity Office projects C. Discussion of N-648/Community Care issue 4. STANDING ITEMS: Discussion and Possible Action A. American Gateways, Rebecca Lightsey and Catholic Charities of Central Texas, Justin Estep A. Budget items - update on budget forums on February 13 and February 22 and discussion and vote A. Cities United for Action B. Joint Inclusion Committee 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS 6. TASKS FOR NEXT MEETING 7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 8. 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 before the meeting date. Please contact Stephanie Hayden at the Austin Public Health at (512) 972-5017 or email: stephanie.hayden@austintexas.gov, for additional information. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
2. 3. 4. 5. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL AGENDA Regular Meeting - Monday, March 2, 2020; 6:00 PM Cultural Arts Division Offices - Bluebonnet Training Room 5202 East Ben White Boulevard, Suite 400, Austin, TX 78741 CURRENT PANEL MEMBERS: Chris McCray – Chair, Tammie Rubin–Vice Chair, Brett Barnes – Arts Commission Liaison, Sarah Carr, Stephanie Lemmo, Joel Nolan, Jacob Villanueva CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN 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. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve minutes from Regular Meeting on Monday, February 3, 2020. CHAIR’S REPORT ARTS COMMISSION LIAISON REPORT NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items i. ii. Presentation on Austin Fire Department and the Austin Travis County Emergency Medical Services 2018 Bond Program Projects Presentation on the Anderson Mill 2016 Regional Mobility Bond Project iii. Approve the Prospectus for the Georgian Acres Neighborhood Park Art in Public Places Project Park AIPP Project iv. Review the Mid Design by Artist Gigi Miller for the Ricky Guerrero Pocket v. Approve the Direct Select of Arte Texas for the Martin Pool Mural Restoration Art in Public Places Project OLD BUSINESS b. Discussion and Action Items i. Working Group Updates 1. Art in Public Places Guidelines Review Working Group – Chair McCray, Panel Members Carr and Villanueva. 6. STAFF BRIEFINGS GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT 7. 8. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days before the meeting date. Please call Economic Development Department at (512) 974-7700 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
Music Commission Monday, March 2, 2020, 6:30pm Austin City Hall – Boards and Commissions Room 1101 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin TX 78701 CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Chair – Rick Carney, Vice-chair – Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Secretary - Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Parliamentarian - Oren Rosenthal, Al Duarte, Gavin Garcia, Doug Leveton, Patrice Pike, Paul Pinon, Graham Reynolds, Stuart Sullivan AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. OLD BUSINESS 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 from Regularly Scheduled Meeting on February 3, 2019. a. Discussion and Possible Action following presentation by Austin Police Department staff b. Discussion and Possible Action on Joint Arts and Music Commissions’ Creative Space on amplified sound enforcement. Acquisition and Improvements plan. c. Discussion and Possible Action regarding Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) funding. d. Discussion and Possible Action on musician pay. 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Following a staff update, Discussion and Possible Action on the Creative Space Assistance Program (CSAP), including a temporary music-arts working group to lead the formation of a CSAP Committee. 4. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Helpful SXSW reminder to venues and meeting planners 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 6. 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 Kim McCarson 512-974-7963, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Music Commission please contact Kim McCarson at Kimberly.McCarson@austintexas.gov, 512-974- 7963.
` PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, February 3, 2020 The Public Safety Commission convened a meeting Monday, February 3, 2020 at City Hall 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Commissioner Rebecca Webber called the Board Meeting to order at 4:00p.m., and announced the resignation of Commissioner Ed Scruggs. Board Members in Attendance: Daniela Nunez Rebeca Bernhardt Preston Tyree Rebecca Webber Chris Harris Board Members Absent: Staff in Attendance: Troy Gay, Chief of Staff, Austin Police Department Brandon Wade, Assistant Chief, Austin Fire Department Jasper Brown, Chief of Staff, Austin Travis County Emergency Medical Services Citizen Communications Kathleen Hausenfluck Selena Alvarenga Meghan Hollis Rebecca Gonzales Carlos León, Citizen – Free speech access and equal protection rights safeguarded Paul Robbins, Citizen, Environmental Activist – Toxic building materials used in by constitutional law new homes and apartment 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Commissioner Webber asked for discussion/edits of the January 6, 2020 minutes; hearing no comments, the January 2020 minutes were deemed approved. 2. Introduction of APD Assistant Chief Robin Henderson - Chief Manley introduced Robin Henderson as the new assistant chief with APD and shared how pleased he is to have worked with her in different capacities over her 22 years with her latest role being the Executive Lieutenant. In that role, Robin accompanied him on the majority of his meetings with City Manager and with Mayor and Council. She is very informed on the current and important topics affecting APD. 1 Robin shared briefly about her personal life and 22yr career here at APD. She expressed it was a pleasure to serve the Austin Community. 3. Election of Public Safety Commission Chair – Rebecca Webber nominated Meghan Hollis and Commissioner Tyree seconded the motion. Commissioner Webber asked if there were any other nominations from the board and there were none. Vote- Unanimous Against- 0 Absent - 0 Abstain- 0 4. Lessons Learned Last Summer: Debrief of Commissioners’ participation in City process for hiring an outside consultant to audit APD’s sexual assault investigations Webber introduced this item and invited Patricia Bourenane, Executive Assistant to Assistant City Manager Rey Arellano. Patricia elaborated on the two study groups the request to add two representatives from the PSC to join the working groups. Commissioner Webber invited Amanda Lewis from the Commission for Women to speak on her experience serving on a previous working group. Amanda Lewis, shared her expectations on …
Commission on Immigrant Affairs Regular Monthly Meeting March 2, 2020 6:30 PM City Hall, Staff Bullpen #1029 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Approved Meeting Minutes Rennison Lalgee Glenn Rosales Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch Joseph Ramirez-Hernandez Juan Vences-Benitez Board Members in Attendance: Karen Crawford, Chair Krystal Gomez, Vice-Chair Samuel Adair Adrian De La Rosa Board Members not in Attendance: Montserrat Garibay Nicole Merritt Staff in Attendance: Connie H. Gonzales, Staff Liaison/APH CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Krystal moved to suspend Robert’s Rule of Order Rennison seconded the motion 9-0 vote with Montserrat and Nicole not present 1. Rebecca Sanchez of Grassroots Leadership said their concern with the municipal ID is how much information will be released to Austin Police Department and what happens to the information. Who would have access to it? 2. Deborah Trejo shared concerns about lack of faithful implementation of and racism in bilingual education in Austin Independent School District (AISD), lack of bilingual programming in MACC or other camps; request that we form an education committee or have an appointee from AISD. 3. Lauren Hargraves of Central Texas Office for Refugees extended an invitation to commissioners to Refugee Roundtable, Austin Quarterly Consultation, Welcoming Week. Advised that the underserved population flyer has been distributed regarding asylee benefits. 4. Ivanna Neri of Austin Family Independence Initiative (FII) noted recommendation at budget forum, invitation to event on Thursday from 12p-4pm CALL TO ORDER at 6:34pm 1. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES – February 2020 Glenn moved to approve the minutes with amendments Krystal seconded the motion Approved on 9-0 vote with Montserrat and Nicole not present. 2. NEW BUSINESS: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTIONS: A. American Gateways, Rebecca Lightsey and Catholic Charities of Central Texas, Justin Estep presentation about services rendered and program needs. Need to maintain the cases they started under prior year grants due to government delays, so if there’s no increase in funding, they would only be able to accept 1-2 new cases per week. With an increase in funding of $100,000 they can double the amount of new cases. Catholic Charities used the $70,000 in legal services funding from the city for an FTE immigration attorney and hope to get an additional $130,000 for a full-time attorney to handle removal proceedings for free. They also receive funding for mental health counseling. 3. OLD BUSINESS: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTIONS: A. Budget items …
` William (Bill) Kelly Kathleen Hausenfluck PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, March 2, 2020 The Public Safety Commission convened a meeting Monday, March 2, 2020 at City Hall 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Commissioner Meghan Hollis called the Board Meeting to order at 4:00p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Meghan Hollis Daniela Nunez Rebeca Bernhardt Rebecca Gonzales Selena Alvarenga Chris Harris Board Members Absent: Rebecca Webber Preston Tyree Staff in Attendance: Troy Gay, Chief of Staff, Austin Police Department Rob Vires, Chief of Staff, Austin Fire Department Jasper Brown, Chief of Staff, Austin Travis County Emergency Medical Services Citizen Communications Carlos León, Citizen – Commission for Women, Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities, and Margaret Moore, District Attorney Julianna Gonzales w/ Safe Alliance - Monthly status from Safe Alliance to Public Safety Commission for the months of January and February 2020 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Commissioner Hollis asked for any discussion/edits of the February 4, 2020 minutes; hearing no comments, Commissioner Bernhardt motioned approval of the minutes and Commissioner Gonzales second the motion. The minutes were approved with a unanimous vote. 1 2. Quarterly Stats from Public Safety Departments authorized strength, vacancies, overtime hours, call volume, response times of Austin Police Department, Austin Fire Department and Austin Travis County Emergency Medical Services Commissioner Hollis introduced this item and COS (Chief of Staff) Troy Gay begin presenting APD’s quarterly stats for October 2019-December 2019. COS Brown and COS Vires followed with presenting their quarterly stats for EMS and AFD. All three agencies presented their department’s current vacancies, responses times, budget nd future cadet classes and recent graduations. There was one person signed up to speak on this item. Carlos Leon – spoke to APD, AFE, and EMS inquiring about their plans to address SXSW 2020 and the threat of COVID-19 being spread during such a large international event held in Austin, Texas. Several commissioners had comments/questions at the end of the presentation: Commissioner Nunez question APD stats of reported uptick of violent crimes in the Edwards sector and APD’s plan/s COS Gay responded, the majority of the crimes reported involve gun violence and currently there is a taskforce in place looking at possible was to reduce gun violence. Commissioner Harris questioned the recent APD graduation of 67 officers and how it is reflected in the number of vacancies reported during this quarter by APD. In …
Austin Police Department Critical Incident Release Policy Overview: This policy reflects APD's commitment to fostering greater public trust by increasing transparency with respect to APD and the community it serves. This policy will establish criteria for when video footage of certain police critical incidents will be released to the public. This policy was developed in partnership with; Office of Police Oversight, Travis County District Attorney's Office, Austin Justice Coalition, ACLU, Just Liberty, Grassroots Leadership, and Texas Fair Defense Project. Purpose: The people of our community have an undeniable interest in being informed, in a timely fashion and based on the most accurate information available about incidents where officers use lethal force, or when the use of force by the police results in the serious bodily injury of a person. What Are Critical Incidents? Officer-involved shootings, including unintentional discharge while in the course of duty or in response to a call, regardless of whether a person was hit by gunfire and even if no allegation of misconduct is made A use of force resulting in death or serious bodily injury as defined by Section 1.07, Texas Penal Code All deaths while an arrestee/detainee is in the custodial care of the Department unless there is no preliminary evidence of any of the following: misconduct, a use of force, or an act committed by an arrestee/detainee that appears intended to cause injury or death; or Any other police encounter where the Chief of Police determines release of video furthers a law enforcement purpose Timeline Release: If the Chief of Police determines that releasing video following a critical incident is appropriate pursuant to this policy, then the Department will post the relevant video imagery on a publicly accessible website within 90 days of the incident. Delayed Release: Under certain circumstances, the release of the video must be delayed to protect the following: Safety of the involved individuals, including officers, witness, bystanders, or other third parties Integrity of an active investigation (including criminal or administrative) or criminal prosecution Confidential sources or investigative techniques Constitutional rights Notifications and Consultations: If the Chief of Police determines that no video will be released following a critical incident, then the Department will post a statement summarizing the reasons within 60 days of the incident. The following will be notified of this decision: Officers depicted in the video and/or significantly involved in the use of force Subject upon whom force …
Austin 911 operators effectively field calls, but audit finds gaps in dispat... https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2020/02/austin-911-operators-effe... Thursday, February 27, 2020 by Andrew Weber (https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/author/andrew-weber/) Operators field roughly a million calls for emergency services in Austin a year. A new city report says those operators do a serviceable job of answering that glut of calls, but found a disconnect between those calls and the delivery of crucial services. There are a lot of reasons for that, according to the Office of the City Auditor’s analysis of six years of call data from October 2013 to July 2019. That audit (https://www.austintexas.gov/edims /document.cfm?id=336386) was discussed Wednesday at a meeting of the city’s Audit and Finance Committee. For one, the three departments using call centers – the Austin Police Department, Austin Fire Department and Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services – don’t uniformly measure their quality assurance, making an audit comparing response and dispatch times difficult. Part of that divergence is intrinsic: An operator fielding a 911 call intended for AFD won’t be asking a caller for a suspect description or the medical condition of a possible patient, for example. But the departments measure response time in seconds or minutes or even a rate when it comes to answering the most urgent calls for services. The audit shows AFD and EMS response times didn’t accurately reflect wait times from a caller’s perspective, because they didn’t properly account for the transfer time it took to transfer a caller to an operator. The audit also shows the three departments didn’t always meet their dispatch goals in terms of timeliness. While the departments met the national benchmark for answering emergency calls, all told, APD, AFD and EMS met 14 of their 24 total performance targets in 2018 for dispatch timeliness. Andrew Keegan with the city auditor’s office says a lot of that lag between call and dispatch has to do with time and geography. 1 of 2 2/27/2020, 12:44 PM Austin 911 operators effectively field calls, but audit finds gaps in dispat... https://www.austinmonitor.com/stories/2020/02/austin-911-operators-effe... “If the call comes in at 5:30 p.m. on a Friday, and they have to go to South Austin … or travel on 35 or any of the highways, that’s necessarily going to take longer than if they have to respond to a call at 2 a.m. on a Tuesday, just because of traffic and people on the roads.” Still, District 6 Council Member Jimmy Flannigan said the …
Public Safety FY2020-21 Budget Forecast March 2, 2020 City of Austin, TX Austin Police FY2020-21 Budget Forecast March 2, 2020 City of Austin, TX Police Department Budget Overview FY2020 Totals at a Glance FY2020 Approved Budget $434.5 Million FY2020 Positions 1,959 Sworn 737 Civilian FY2020 Budget by Program FY2020 Budget Highlights Year 2 Sworn Staffing Plan: 30 Sworn FTEs Outsource DNA Contracts Body Worn Camera Program Cloud Storage 6 Civilian FTEs Police Department Budget Overview FY2021 Forecast FY2021 Forecast Budget $463.3 Million* FY2021 Positions 2,014 Sworn 741 Civilian Police FY2021 Forecast Highlights Personnel Cost Drivers Interfund Transfers Capital & Non-Capital Replacement Items Contract & Operating Increases $20.8M $3.9M $3.4M $841K Total $28.9M* or 6.6% *Estimate: The FY2021 Budget Forecast is still under development, pending CM review and City Council approval. Council Initiatives & Other Budget Items Under Review Year 3 Sworn Staffing Plan: 30 Sworn FTEs $2.3M Addressing Violent Crime in Austin Cadet Salary Increase 4 Civilian FTEs Market Study – Forensics Positions Records Management System Replacement $1.5M Helicopter Replacement Total $5.6M $1.5M $406K $894K $1.3M $13.5M Austin Fire FY2020-21 Budget Forecast March 2, 2020 City of Austin, TX Fire Department Budget Overview FY2020 Totals at a Glance FY2020 Approved Budget $200.7 Million FY2020 Positions 1,220 Sworn 131 Civilian & 60 Cadet FY2020 Budget by Program FY2020 Budget Highlights $1.2M for staffing of temporary fire station in Del Valle $586K for partial year staffing & equipment at new Del Valle fire station $277K for 3 civilian positions in Wildfire Division Division $600K for fuels mitigation in the Wildfire Fire Department Budget Overview FY2021 Forecast FY2021 Forecast Budget $217.8 Million* FY2021 Positions 1,252 Sworn 144 Civilian & 60 Cadets Fire FY2021 Forecast Highlights Personnel Cost Drivers Interfund Transfers Del Valle Ladder and Travis Country Station Personnel & Operating Contract Increases Non-Capital Replacement & Supply Items $7.7M $2M $3.6M $100K $600K $14M Total *Estimate: The FY2021 Budget is still under development, pending City Council approval. Council Initiatives & Other Budget Items Under Review 1. Maintenance for Records Management Software $225K 2. Highland Development Center & One Texas Center 3. WUI code implementation: one-time costs 4. WUI code personnel costs rent TOTAL $742K $512K $1.5M $3M Emergency Medical Services Department Review March 2, 2020 City of …
1. 2. Environmental Commission Urban Forestry Committee February 28, 2020 at 11:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. One Texas Center 505 Barton Springs Road, 11th Floor The Cavern Conference Room Austin, Texas 78704 Agenda Peggy Maceo (D-7) Pam Thompson (D-3) Mary Ann Neely (D-5) Linda Guerrero (D-9) COMMISSIONERS: CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers should sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order; you will receive a three-minute allotment to discuss topics not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND ACTION a. Approve the minutes of the Urban Forestry Committee Meeting of February 13, 2020 ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION a. Discuss and consider Land Development Code Revision relating to tree regulations— Keith Mars—Community Tree Preservation Division Manager, Development Services Department ADJOURNMENT 3. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days before the meeting date. For additional information, please call Kaela Champlin, Watershed Protection Department, at (512) 974- 3443; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Environmental Commission, please contact Kaela Champlin, Watershed Protection Department, at (512) 974-3443. * A member of the public may not address a board or commission at a meeting on an item posted as a briefing, per City Code Section 2-1-144(E). 1
