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ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2024 The ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR meeting Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX. Chair Smith called the Zoning and Platting Commission Meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Betsy Greenberg, Ryan Puzycki, and Hank Smith Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Scott Boone, William D. Floyd, Dave Flouts, Lonny Stern, and Carrie Thompson Commissioners Absent: Alejandra Flores 2 vacancies on the dais. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the speaker registration deadline will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on April 16, 2024. Item postponed to the May 21, 2021 meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Site Plan (Compatibility Waiver): Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: SP-2023-0004C - The Shire; District 3 2408 South 3rd Street, East Bouldin Creek Third Street Austin, LLC (Mark Whaling) Wuest Group (Caroline Eckert) The applicant requests a compatibility waiver to encroach into the east, south, and west compatibility setback and exceed the compatibility height requirements. Recommended Clarissa Davis, 512-974-1423, clarissa.davis@austintexas.gov Development Services Department The applicant revised their request and is now seeking to modify only the compatibility setbacks on the west and south property lines. Staff is agreeable and recommends this item as revised. Motion to grant Staff’s recommendation of the Compatibility Waiver for SP-2023- 0004C - The Shire; located at 2408 South 3rd Street was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Secretary Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Puzycki on a vote of 7-1. Commissioner Greenberg voted against. Commissioner Flores was absent. Two vacancies on the dais. 3. Site Plan (Conditional Use): Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: SPC-2022-0378C - Champion Commercial Development; District 10 5701 FM 2222 Rd, Bull Creek East VH 2222 LLC Kimley Horn (Justin Landry) The applicant requests approval of the site plan within the Hill Country Roadway. Recommended Clarissa Davis, 512-974-1423, clarissa.davis@austintexas.gov Development Services Department Motion to grant Staff’s recommendation of the site plan within the Hill Country Roadway for SPC-2022-0378C - Champion Commercial Development located at 5701 FM 2222 Rd was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Secretary Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Puzycki on a …
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REGULAR MEETING of the URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TUESDAY MAY 7, 2024, at 5:00pm BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 CITY HALL- 301 W 2nd St. AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Urban Transportation 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 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 please call or email the staff liaison in advance at (512)-974-3428 or natalie.leone@austintexas.gov no later than noon on Monday May 6, 2024 with the following information: name, item number(s) to speak on, telephone number, and email address. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Heather Buffo - (District 1) Melissa Ortiz- (District 2) Arlin Alvarez- (District 3) Susan Somers, Chair- (District 4) Daniel Kavelman-( District 5) Edward Smith- (District 6) Diana Wheeler- (District 7) Athena Leyton- (District 8) Spencer Schumacher- (District 9) Ruven Brooks, Vice Chair- (District 10) Deshon Brown- (Mayoral Appointee) 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 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Transportation Commission REGULAR MEETING on April 2, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Update on I35 Cap and Stitch Presenters: Michelle Marx, Shannon Riley, and Lauren Ramirez, Transportation and Public Works 3. Update from Capital Delivery Services with attention to Corridor Program community engagement and communication in relation to corridor construction plans Presenter: Eric Bailey, Capital Delivery Services DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and approval of a Right of Way vacation of 2015 Whitis Ave and 2010 University Avenue Presenter: Joseph Fotinos, Transportation and Public Works 5. Discussion and approval of a Right of Way vacation an Alley between 2001-2011 Whitis Avenue and 2000-2004 University Avenue Presenter: Joseph Fotinos, Transportation and Public Works 6. Discussion and approval of a recommendation on dockless micromobility regulations and transportation-related rule making Presenter: Joseph Al-Hajeri, Transportation and Public Works Facilitator: Susan Somers, Chair COMMITTEE UPDATES 7. Update from Commissioner Schumacher from the Downtown Commission regarding 8. Update from Commissioner Wheeler from the Joint Sustainability Commission regarding actions taken …
02 I35 Cap and Stitch Update — original pdf
Urban Transportation Commission May 7, 2024 I-35 TODAY The East/West Divide I-35 AT 5TH STREET I-35 UPPER & LOWER DECKS 2 OUR FUTURE 35 The Opportunity Our Future 35 can provide transformational new infrastructure for Austin that is of regional and national significance • TxDOT project lowering the main lanes allows the City to deck over the highway • Up to 30 acres of new urban real estate • Local enhancement can provide an array of community benefits and change the landscape of Austin IMAGE: Klyde Warren Park, Dallas 3 POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF FREEWAY CAPS • Reconnect East and West Austin • Change the landscape of Central Austin • Create marquee public space for citywide use • Support / incubate local businesses • Address local noise and air quality concerns • Create climate resilient public spaces 4 CAP AND STITCH OVERVIEW Potential Cap Locations Potential UT Cap Locations Potential Stitch Location 5 OUR FUTURE 35 Cap and Stitch Definitions TX DOT BASELINE STITCH – Enhanced freeway overcrossing providing 30 feet of bike/ped and landscaping behind the curb COA STITCH – Freeway deck less than 300 feet long (no tunnel ventilation required) CAP – Freeway deck greater than 300 feet long (effectively creates a “tunnel” and requires fire/life safety) 6 WHERE ARE CAPS POSSIBLE? Height Clearances The image below shows a cross section through a highway cap. The cap needs to have at least 16 ½ feet height clearance above the roadway and any ramps or structures. Highway Cap Highway Bridge 16 ½ feet clearance (min) Roadway Surface Beneath Deck 7 WHAT IS POSSIBLE ON TOP OF CAPS? Maximum Building Heights • Buildings may be 1-2 stories max. • Buildings 3 stories or higher would require additional engineering and cost (unlikely to be feasible). Open Space / Park Features One to Two Story Buildings Roadway 8 CAP & STITCH COMPONENTS Roadway Elements + Tunnel Elements and Cap + Amenities Amenities Deck Cap COA-Funded Roadway Elements COA-Funded Deck Structures COA-Funded Amenities Roadway Elements - Preserves the opportunity to build Caps and Amenities in the future. 9 KT0 FUNDING STATUS (All Costs = 2024 Dollars) Decision by Dec 2024 Decision by Dec 2026 Concept Decision by Dec 2024, Final Layout by 2032+ Recurring Annually 2032+ Deck Costs Amenity Costs O&M Costs Structural Design Costs Roadway Elements Costs Acres ($M) ($M) Design ($M) Structure ($M) Amenities ($M) Construction ($M) 1.05 0.23 5.28 3.72 2.10 …
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CITY OF AUSTIN - R.O.W. VACATION MASTER COMMENT REPORT As of: April 18, 2024 PROJECT NUMBER: 2022-163460 LM PROJECT NAME: 2022-163460 LM (2015 Whitis Avenue) LOCATION: 2015 WHITIS AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78705 Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date Carlos Delgado (512) 978-4655 11/17/2022 11/17/2022 Re: 2022-163460 LM (2015 Whitis Avenue) R.O.W. Vacation Application Accepted Carlos Delgado DSD Land Management plant_maintenance <plant_maintenance@astound.com> Astound doesn't have any aerial or underground plant in this area. We agree to release the easement. Review Dept. LM Astound Approved Comments: LM AT&T (SWBT) Comments: Approved With Conditions Pamela Johnson (512) 978-4655 11/16/2022 11/16/2022 RE: 2022-163460 LM (2015 Whitis Avenue) R.O.W. Vacation Application Accepted JOHNSON, PAMELA A DSD Land Management ahendrix@abaustin.com AT&T approves with the agreement that any damages or relocation of our facilities is paid for by the applicant/owner/contractor. If you need to relocate any lines please call to Initiate a CWO please call into the department voicemail box at 1-855-581-9891 and leave message. someone will return your call. 4/18/24 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 1 The applicant agrees to the retention of a Public Utility Easement to remain in place until existing facilities arerelocated by the applicant. _____________________________________Andrew Linseisen, Authorized Agent 4/18/2024 As of: April 18, 2024 PROJECT NUMBER: 2022-163460 LM PROJECT NAME: 2022-163460 LM (2015 Whitis Avenue) LOCATION: 2015 WHITIS AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78705 Review Dept. LM ATD Review Approved Comments: None Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date 512-974-1217 12/20/2022 12/20/2022 LM Austin Resource Recovery Review Approved Michael Zavala (512) 974-1837 12/08/2022 12/08/2022 Comments: I see no issues with this vacation that would hinder any ARR services in this area. 4/18/24 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 2 As of: April 18, 2024 PROJECT NUMBER: 2022-163460 LM PROJECT NAME: 2022-163460 LM (2015 Whitis Avenue) LOCATION: 2015 WHITIS AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78705 Review Dept. Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date LM AW Infrastructure Management Rejected Comments: Eli Pruitt 512-972-0493 12/07/2022 Austin Water (AW) does not recommend the requested Right of Way (R.O.W.) Vacation at this time. The request is better described as being a 0.0482-acre tract of land situated in the T.J. Chambers Survey, Abstract No. 7 Travis County, Texas, being all of an Alley situated in the Louis Horst¿s Subdivision Outlot No. 21, Division ¿D¿ as shown on a plat recorded in Volume Z, Page 594 and 613 Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, and with an address of 2015 Whitis Avenue and 2010 University Avenue Austin, TX 78705. There is …
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TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: M E M O R A N D U M Urban Transportation Commission Joseph Fotinos, Project Manager Land Management, Transportation and Public Works Department 4/25/2024 F# 2022-163460 LM Alley Right-of-Way Vacation approximately 0.0482 acres abutting 2015 Whitis Avenue and 2010 University Avenue. Attached is the Application Packet and Master Comment Report pertaining to the alley vacation application for an approximately 0.0482 acres portion of land, being the paved/developed right of way abutting 2015 Whitis Avenue and 2010 University Avenue situated in the Louis Horst’s Subdivision Outlot No. 21, Division “D” as shown on a plat recorded in Volume Z, Page 594 & 613 Plat Records of Travis County, Texas. The proposed vacation tract will be added to the abutting parcels 0212030505 and 0212030506. The abutting properties are owned by The Catholic Diocese of Austin. Per the transmittal letter dated November 1, 2022, received by the City of Austin, the applicant states, “How do you plan to develop the area to be vacated? Response: The property owned by the Catholic Diocese of Austin will be redeveloped with church related facilities. All affected departments and private utility franchise stakeholders have reviewed the application and recommend approval, subject to the reviewers’ conditions shown on the attached Master Comment Report. Per City Code §14-11-71 – Notice to Interested Property Owners Public notice has been sent to owners within 300’ of the area to be vacated. The director of the Public Works Department may approve the application after the 10th day that the notice is issued; and an affected property owner may submit comments regarding the proposed vacation. Public Notice was sent to appropriate parties on April 22, 2024. No objections have been received by staff as of the date of this memorandum. The applicant has requested that this item be submitted for placement on the May 7, 2024 Urban Transportation Commission. Staff contact: Joseph Fotinos, Project Manager Transportation and Public Works Department, 512-974-4659, landmanagementROW@austintexas.gov Richard T Suttle, Jr. 512-435-2300, ALinseisen@abaustin.com Applicant: Abutting Landowner(s): Catholic Diocese of Austin. The applicant and/or property owner’s representative will be present at the meeting to answer any questions regarding future development and the vacation request. Attachments: Application Packet Master Comment Report
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CITY OF AUSTIN - R.O.W. VACATION MASTER COMMENT REPORT As of: April 22, 2024 PROJECT NUMBER: 2022-150547 LM PROJECT NAME: 2022-150547 LM (2000 University Avenue) LOCATION: 2000 UNIVERSITY AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78705 Review Dept. LM Astound Approved Comments: LM AT&T (SWBT) Comments: Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date Carlos Delgado (512) 978-4655 11/17/2022 11/17/2022 carlos.delgado@astound.com Re: 2022-150547 LM Alley ROW Vacation (Whitis and University Avenue) R.O.W. Vacation Application Accepted Carlos Delgado DSD Land Management plant_maintenance <plant_maintenance@astound.com Astound doesn't have any aerial or underground plant in this area. We agree to release the easement. Approved With Conditions Pamela Johnson (512) 978-4655 11/17/2022 11/17/2022 RE: 2022-150547 LM Alley ROW Vacation (Whitis and University Avenue) R.O.W. Vacation Application Accepted JOHNSON, PAMELA A pb9891@att.com DSD Land Management ahendrix@abaustin.com AT&T approves with the agreement that any damages or relocation of our facilities is paid for by the applicant/owner/contractor. 4/22/24 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 1 As of: April 22, 2024 PROJECT NUMBER: 2022-150547 LM PROJECT NAME: 2022-150547 LM (2000 University Avenue) LOCATION: 2000 UNIVERSITY AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78705 Review Dept. LM ATD Review Approved Comments: None Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date 512-974-1217 12/20/2022 12/20/2022 LM Austin Resource Recovery Review Approved Michael Zavala (512) 974-1837 12/08/2022 12/08/2022 Comments: I see no issues with this vacation that would hinder any ARR services in this area. 4/22/24 73002_f_lm_master_report Page 2 As of: April 22, 2024 PROJECT NUMBER: 2022-150547 LM PROJECT NAME: 2022-150547 LM (2000 University Avenue) LOCATION: 2000 UNIVERSITY AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78705 Review Dept. Reviewer Phone Attempt Date Approved Date LM AW Infrastructure Management Rejected Comments: Eli Pruitt 512-972-0493 12/07/2022 Austin Water (AW) does not recommend the requested Right of Way (R.O.W.) Vacation at this time. The request is better described as being a 0.1127-acre tract of land situated in the T.J. Chambers Survey, Travis County, Texas, being all of an Alley situated in the Louis Horst¿s Subdivision Outlot No. 21, Division ¿D¿ as shown on a plat recorded in Volume Z, Page 594 and 613 Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, and with an address of 2001-2011 Whitis Avenue Austin, TX 78705. There is an existing 4-inch Cast Iron (CI) water line, a proposed 4-inch and 8-inch Ductile Iron (DI) water line, an existing 8-inch wastewater line, a proposed 8-inch Polyvinylchloride (PVC) wastewater line, and 2 wastewater manholes within the requested easement release. Easement release can be reconsidered when 1. The existing water lines, wastewater lines and associated …
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TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: M E M O R A N D U M Urban Transportation Commission Joseph Fotinos, Project Manager Land Management, Transportation and Public Works Department 4/25/2024 F# 2022-150547 LM Alley Right-of-Way Vacation approximately 0.1127 acres abutting 2000-2004 University Avenue and 2001-2011 Whitis Avenue. Attached is the Application Packet and Master Comment Report pertaining to the alley vacation application for an approximately 0.1127 acres portion of land, being the paved/developed right of way abutting 2000-2004 University Avenue and 2001-2011 Whitis Avenue situated in the Louis Horst’s Subdivision Outlot No. 21, Division “D” as shown on a plat recorded in Volume Z, Page 594 & 613 Plat Records of Travis County, Texas. The proposed vacation tract will be added to the abutting parcels 0212030512, 0212030509, 0212030508 and 0212030507. The abutting properties are owned by The Board of Regents of The University of Texas System. Per the transmittal letter dated November 1, 2022, received by the City of Austin, the applicant states, “How do you plan to develop the area to be vacated? Response: The property owned by the University of Texas will be redeveloped with UT related facilities. All affected departments and private utility franchise stakeholders have reviewed the application and recommend approval, subject to the reviewers’ conditions shown on the attached Master Comment Report. Per City Code §14-11-71 – Notice to Interested Property Owners Public notice has been sent to owners within 300’ of the area to be vacated. The director of the Public Works Department may approve the application after the 10th day that the notice is issued; and an affected property owner may submit comments regarding the proposed vacation. Public Notice was sent to appropriate parties on April 24, 2024. No objections have been received by staff as of the date of this memorandum. The applicant has requested that this item be submitted for placement on the May 7, 2024, Urban Transportation Commission. Staff contact: Joseph Fotinos, Project Manager Transportation and Public Works Department, 512-974-4659, landmanagementROW@austintexas.gov Richard T Suttle, Jr. 512-435-2300, ALinseisen@abaustin.com Applicant: Abutting Landowner(s): The Board of Regents of The University of Texas System. The applicant and/or property owner’s representative will be present at the meeting to answer any questions regarding future development and the vacation request. Attachments: Application Packet Master Comment Report
06 Draft Recommendation — original pdf
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation Number 20240506-00X: Dockless Micromobility Regulations and Transportation-related Rulemaking WHEREAS, the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan calls on the city to “Emphasize and incentivize shared mobility solutions” by developing and focusing on ”shared mobility services and systems to provide first-mile/last-mile mobility solutions and increase shared trips on the transportation network”; WHEREAS, the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) highlighted Austin in its 2022 Report on Shared Micromobility in the U.S. and Canada as having the second most used e-scooter system in North America with a ride per vehicle per day average of 2.7, which NACTO called “stand out for e-scooter rides per vehicle per day compared to peer cities.”; WHEREAS, following Superpedestrian/Link ceasing operations in North America at the end of 2023, the Austin e-scooter system contracted in size by 29%, losing 2,000 scooters from the system; D R A F T WHEREAS, on March 28th, 2024, Transportation and Public Works (TPW) Director Richard Mendoza briefed the City Council Mobility Committee on “upcoming changes to our department regulations regarding the operations of micro-mobility devices” and cited safety, general aesthetics, and watershed protection as the main issues the regulations were meant to address; WHEREAS, according to the City of Austin Vision Zero Viewer, the number of e-scooter-related serious injuries decreased 50% from 12 in 2022 to 6 in 2023, and the number of deaths decreased from 2 to 0 over the same period; WHEREAS, despite the regulations being effective April 1st, the changes were not incorporated into the “Director’s Rules for Deployment and Operations of Shared Small Vehicle Mobility Systems”, the changes are not listed anywhere on the City of Austin website, and vendors were not formally notified of the changes until April 11th; WHEREAS, the changes communicated to vendors in the “Enhanced Regulations to the Shared Mobility Program” included the following changes: ● “Maintain the number of licensed micro-mobility vendors at 2”, ● “No increases to device permits for current licensed operators”, Transparency ● “Maintain the total number of permitted scooters citywide at 6,700”, ● “Reduce the number of scooters allowed to operate in the Downtown Area Project Coordination Zone (DAPCZ) to 1,125 per licensed vendor”, ● “Reduce maximum speed from 15mph to 10mph between 10pm and 5am daily in the main entertainment districts of the urban core”, and ● “Assign restricted and designated device staging areas and require rebalancing of devices to assigned areas …
06 Micromobilty Updates — original pdf
Urban Transportation Commission May 7, 2024 Shared Mobility Program Update Joseph Al-hajeri, Parking Enterprise Manager Michael Kimbro, Shared Mobility Supervisor 1 5/3/2024 Shared Mobility Services BRIEFING OVERVIEW 2023 System Overview Speed Limit Reduction Operational Policies/ Data Collection Regulation Background Recent Program Updates: Licensing & Permitting Designated Staging/ Parking Areas Recent Program Updates: Operations Next Steps Q&A 2 5/3/2024 Shared Mobility Services 2023 System Overview Current Operators | Fleet Size Lime | 3,700 scooters & 180 ebikes Bird | 3000 scooters 2023 Total Trips Lime 1,868,208 scooters & 63,402 ebikes Bird 791,337 Link 224,246 Wheels 33,109 Total Distance Travelled 2,927,690 miles Trips per Major Area 2,081,017 (70%) within DAPCZ 395,048 (13%) within UT/West Campus Events Austin City Limits Festival Weekend One: 59,175 trips Weekend Two: 62,881 trips SXSW 142,540 trips 16,556 median trips per day (7,315 typically) 3 5/3/2024 Shared Mobility Services Quick Background Regulation Texas Transportation Code, Title 7 • Chapter 551. - Operation of bicycles and mopeds, golf carts, and other low- powered vehicles. Title 14 Use of Streets and Public Property • § 14-9-23 - City-wide dockless transportation license authorized. • § 14-9-24 - City-wide dockless transportation unit placement plan. • § 14-9-25 - License amendment, suspension, or revocation. Title 12 Traffic Enforcement • § 12-2 - Micro-Mobility Devices and Bicycles. Director Rules for Deployment and Operation of Shared Small Vehicle Mobility Systems City Approved Fees Fee Type License Fee Fee Schedule $1,500 per year Collection Collected bi-annually in December & June Per Device Permit Fee $80 per device/ per year Collected bi-annually in December & June Per Trip Fee $0.15 per trip Collected Monthly 4 5/3/2024 Shared Mobility Services Operational Policies/Data Collection Data from provider API utilizing Mobility Data Specification Data aggregated by Ride Report Real-time visibility and reporting How TPW Monitors/ Enforcement • Third-party data management • Geofencing/device performance restrictions • Calls/Customer Service Requests (CSR) • CSR response audits • Staff device audits • Shared communications channel during special events Results of Enforcement of Director Rules • • • Impounds Reduction in Service Denial of license and/or device permits 5 5/3/2024 Shared Mobility Services Recent Program Updates License & Permit Changes Maintain the number of licensed micro-mobility vendors at 2. No increases to device permits for current licensed operators. ACTIVE ACTIVE Maintain the total number of permitted scooters citywide at 6,700. ACTIVE 6 5/3/2024 Shared Mobility Services Recent Program Updates Operations Changes Reduce …
03 Capital Delivery Services Update — original pdf
CORRIDOR PROGRAM Community Engagement Urban Transportation Commission Urban Transportation Commission May 7, 2024 May 7, 2024 Eric Bailey, PE Eric Bailey, PE Deputy Director Deputy Director Capital Delivery Services Capital Delivery Services Building the City of Austin in collaboration with the community to enrich the experience of all who live, work, and play here. 1 PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT Community walks Business Open House Corridor Website & Newsletter Updates Business Workshops Virtual Public Hearings Planning Letters Meetings with Impacted Property Owners Social Media Media Advisories City of Austin | Capital Delivery Services Department | One City, One Team, One Approach 2 PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT Public Meetings Open House Events Corridor Coffee on the Couch Virtual Public Hearings Mobility Bond Office Hours Business Information Sessions (Virtual) Homeowner/Neighborhood Associations Presentations Touch-a-Truck City of Austin | Capital Delivery Services Department | One City, One Team, One Approach 3 CORRIDOR MOBILITY PLAN ENGAGEMENT 2017 2018-2020 2020-2022 2023 *Capital Delivery Services created 2024 • Direct mail • Open houses • Community walk • Block walking • Block walking • Block walking • Phone calls to adjacent • Social media posts • Stakeholder briefings • Business Workshops • 1-on-1 meetings with affected property owners businesses • Virtual public hearings • 1-on-1 meetings with affected property owners • Traffic Advisories • Media advisories • Project update newsletters • Stakeholder meetings • 1-on-1 meetings with affected property owners • Multifamily property outreach • Community walks • Homeowner and neighborhood association meeting presentations • Touch a Truck event • Block walking • Social media posts • Traffic Advisories • Media advisories • Project update newsletters • Stakeholder meetings • 1-on-1 meetings with affected property owners • Multifamily property outreach • Community walks • Customer notification letter (collaboration with Austin Energy) • Homeowner and neighborhood association meeting presentations City of Austin | Capital Delivery Services Department | One City, One Team, One Approach 4 AIRPORT BLVD Completed Intersection @ Oak Springs Dr Intersection @ Gunter St In construction North Lamar Blvd to 55th Intersection @ E 40th St Intersection @ Harvey St Construction upcoming 55th St to 45th St E MLK Blvd to Mokan Trail Bridge Mokan Trail Bridge to US 183 Pending 45th St to East Martin Luther King Jr Blvd 5 BURNET RD Completed Koenig Ln to White Horse Trl Intersection @ Braker Ln In construction AE Kramer draining site Construction upcoming White Horse Trl to US 183 Bright Verde Way …
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URBAN TRANSPORTATION MEETING MINUTES (Tuesday, May 7, 2024) URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, May 7, 2024 The Urban Transportation Commission convened in a REGULAR meeting on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at City Hall in Austin, Texas. Chair Somers called the Urban Transportation Commission Meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Susan Somers, Chair Ruven Brooks, Vice Chair Daniel Kavelman Spencer Schumacher Heather Buffo Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Melissa Ortiz Athena Leyton Deshon Brown Edward Smith APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING on 4/2/2024. The minutes from the meeting of 4/2/2024 were approved on Commissioner Somers’s motion, Commissioner Brooks’s second on a 7-0 vote; Commissioner’s Alvarez, Wheeler, and Smith absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Update on I35 Cap and Stitch The commission received a presentation from Michelle Marx, Transportation and Public Works 1 URBAN TRANSPORTATION MEETING MINUTES (Tuesday, May 7, 2024) 3. Update from Capital Delivery Services with attention to Corridor Program community engagement and communication in relation to corridor construction plans The commission received a presentation from Eric Bailey, Deputy Director, Capital Delivery Services DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and approval of a Right of Way vacation of 2015 Whitis Ave and 2010 University Avenue The Commission received a presentation from Joseph Fotinos, Transportation and Public Works Approved on Commissioner Somers’s motion, Commissioner Schumacher’s second on a 9-0 vote; Commissioners Alvarez and Wheeler absent. 5. Discussion and approval of a Right of Way vacation of an Alley between 2001-2011 Whitis Avenue and 2000-2001 University Avenue The Commission received a presentation from Joseph Fotinos, Transportation and Public Works Approved on Commissioner Brooks’s motion, Commissioner Schumacher’s second on an 8-0 vote, Commissioner Somers recusing; Commissioners Alvarez and Wheeler absent. 6. Discussion and approval of a recommendation on dockless micromobility regulations and transportation-related rule making Amendment 1: Commissioner Schumacher’s motion, Commissioner Buffo’s second on a 9- 0 vote; Commissioners Alvarez and Wheeler absent. Failed on Commissioner Schumacher’s motion, Commissioner Buffo’s second on a 2-1 vote; Commissioner Kavelman opposing, Commissioners Ortiz, Somers, Smith, Leyton, Brooks and Brown abstaining; Commissioners Alvarez and Wheeler absent. Reconsidered the Vote on Commissioner Schumacher’s motion, Commissioner Buffo’s second on a 7-1 vote, Commissioner Smith opposing, Commissioner Brooks abstaining; Commissioners Alvarez and Wheeler absent. Amendment 2: Commissioner Schumacher’s motion, Commissioner Brooks’s second on a 7-0 vote, Commissioners Smith and Brown abstaining; Commissioners Alvarez and Wheeler absent. …
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REGULAR MEETING of the MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee Tuesday, May 7, 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 …
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MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee MEETING MINUTES The MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Members attended both virtually and in‐person at the City of Austin Permit and Development Center at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Room 1215 in Austin, TX. CALL TO ORDER Committee Chair, Ahmed Moledina called the meeting to order at 5:39pm. COMMITTEE MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: In‐Person: Virtual: Ahmed Moledina (Chair) Lena Banks (Vice Chair), Amin Dhukka, Terry Mitchell, Julio Rojas‐Aguilar, Salman Rashid Erica Douglass, Talan Tyminski, TK Tunchez Absent: PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes from the MBE/WBE Advisory Committee Regular Meeting on February 6, 2024. The minutes were considered for approval and approved on a motion by Committee Vice Chair, Lena Banks and seconded by Committee Member, Amin Dhukka. Approved on a 6‐0 vote. DISCUSSION 2. Overview of the 2022 Disparity Study by Colette Holt of Colette, Holt & Associates. The data and recommendations from the 2022 Disparity Study conducted by Colette, Holt & Associates were presented to the new members of the committee. 3. Overview of MBE/WBE Goal Setting by SMBR Acting Assistant Director, Felecia Shaw. SMBR Director, Edward Campos gave the presentation in Acting Assistant Director Shaw’s absence. The presentation outlined City’s process when establishing minority and women‐owned business goals on a project. STAFF BRIEFINGS 4. Briefing from the Director on initiatives related to SMBR. SMBR Director, Edward Campos briefed the Committee on the following: o SMBR will present to the City's Audit and Finance Committee on March 27th. The Committee will be updated on the Personal Net Worth process, status of work on the ordinance and rule revisions, and an overview of the annual procurement forecasts and annual aspirational goals. Page 1 of 2 Office. report. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Next Month’s Agenda: Future Items: o Presented some key information provided to the Boards and Commissions by the City Clerk’s 5. Briefing from the SMBR staff on the Council Awards and Certification Roll reports. SMBR Assistant Director, Tamela Saldana provided the updates on the Council Awards reports. SMBR Certification Division Manager, Elton Price provided the update on the Certification Roll Officer elections for Chair and Vice‐Chair Presentation on the development of the Annual Aspirational MBE/WBE Goals Staff briefings (Director’s updates and staff …
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City of Austin Small and Minority Business Resources Update MBE/WBE Procurement Program MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Advisory Committee Edward Campos, Director, SMBR Objectives MBE/WBE Procurement Program Ordinance and Program Administrative Rules Personal Net Worth Aspirational Goals City of Austin | SMBR 2 City of Austin | SMBR 3 MBE/WBE Program Administrative Rules • Council approved Ordinance No. 20230720-113, which guides SMBR in administering the MBE/WBE Procurement Program – July 2023 • Revisions to the MBE/WBE Administrative Program Rules were posted on the City Clerk's website for stakeholder and public review and comment – October 2023 • Revisions made to the rules are reflective of both the 2022 Disparity Study and the IPWG’s recommendations, and align with adopted program ordinances, current program administration, and departmental processes • Public comment period and no comments received – October 11 through November 13, 2023 • Stakeholders were notified about the rule revision process – October 10, October 24, and November 3 • Final Administrtative Rules posted on City Clerk's website and SMBR's website – December 2023 City of Austin | SMBR 4 City of Austin | SMBR 5 How Did We Get Here? Inclusive Procurement Working Group (IPWG) – tasked by Council with reviewing the continuation of a PNW threshold. Committee Recommendations • Keep PNW but modify/revisit the structure. • • The City should review its use of the South Region Consumer Price Index (CPI) in establishing its PNW to Is the PNW low for Austin area. determine if this index accurately reflects the unique Austin economic marketplace. SMBR engaged TXP, Inc., to review the current PNW process and possibly update and refine the methodology used to calculate the personal wealth definition of economically disadvantaged, which in turn determines eligibility and access to City/SMBR programs. City of Austin | SMBR 6 PNW History • MBE/WBE Ordinances establishes the Economic Disadvantage requirement or PNW limit. • PNW Ordinance was adopted in 2006 • Began as a certification requirement in 2007 • The amount was indexed annually based on the South Region Consumer Price Index (CPI) published by the US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Standards • The PNW limit has increased each year • Current PNW $2.2M Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 PNW Limit % Change $942,000 $955,000 $1,326,000 $1,341,000 $1,391,000 $1,413,000 $1,434,000 $1,454,000 $1,457,000 $1,480,000 $1,511,000 $1,540,000 $1,565,000 $1,583,000 …
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FY2024 SMBR Certified Firms BY ETHNICITY AND CERTIFICATION TYPES SMBR Certification by Type Number of Certification Types (Not number of firms) 776 786 787 794 794 804 809 815 817 828 843 620 625 625 631 631 635 639 646 646 655 663 675 471 482 487 496 496 502 505 420 425 418 423 423 419 424 514 524 535 551 563 430 428 433 440 436 133 63 139 65 142 65 143 143 142 142 142 142 146 148 66 66 62 63 63 61 65 64 121 63 Jun-23 Jul-23 Aug-23 Sep-23 FY 2023 Oct-23 Nov-23 Dec-23 Jan-24 Feb-24 Mar-24 Apr-24 MBE WBE DBE ACDBE SBE HUB Total Certification Types 2739 2708 2553 2553 2582 2564 2610 2618 2635 2522 2524 2483 Jun-23 Jul-23 Aug-23 Sep-23 FY 2023 Oct-23 Nov-23 Dec-23 Jan-24 Feb-24 Mar-24 Apr-24 Total Certification TYPES 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 2800 2750 2700 2650 2600 2550 2500 2450 2400 2350 1 Certification by Ethnicity MBE Certifications 776 786 787 794 794 804 809 815 817 828 843 800 600 400 200 0 500 400 300 200 100 0 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 Jun-23 Jul-23 Aug-23 Sep-23 FY 2023 Oct-23 Nov-23 Dec-23 Jan-24 Feb-24 Mar-24 Apr-24 Asian African-American Hispanic Native American Total DBE Certifications 420 425 418 423 423 419 424 430 428 433 440 436 Jun-23 Jul-23 Aug-23 Sep-23 FY 2023 Oct-23 Nov-23 Dec-23 Jan-24 Feb-24 Mar-24 Apr-24 Asian African-American Hispanic Native American Non Minority Female Total WBE Certifications 620 625 625 631 631 635 639 646 646 655 663 675 Jun-23 Jul-23 Aug-23 Sep-23 FY 2023 Oct-23 Nov-23 Dec-23 Jan-24 Feb-24 Mar-24 Apr-24 Asian African-American Hispanic Native American Caucasian Total 2 ACDBE Certifications 63 65 64 66 66 62 63 63 61 63 65 64 Jun-23 Jul-23 Aug-23 Sep-23 FY 2023 Oct-23 Nov-23 Dec-23 Jan-24 Feb-24 Mar-24 Apr-24 Asian African-American Hispanic Native American Non Minority Female Total Number of Applications Received Total Application Count 221 118 95 102 100 77 69 141 130 113 106 Jun-23 Jul-23 Aug-23 Sep-23 Oct-23 Nov-23 Dec-23 Jan-24 Feb-24 Mar-24 Apr-24 Expansion CEA Interstate Annual New Total 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 200 150 100 50 0 3
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Sourcing No Sourcing Name Category Contract Amount Prime MBE AA H A/NA WBE DBE Sponsor Department Council Date Goals Met Procurement Type PAT3005 Tenant Relocation Nexus Study General Services NG Cassandra Alexander Planning 3/7/2024 N/A Non-Professional Services FY2024 Council Awards Report March 2024 MBE/ WBE Non Sub Goals/No Goals $165,000 over 11 months Industrial and MRO NG $4,962,408 over 5 years Li Yang Austin Water 3/7/2024 N/A Sole Source 3 139917 Electric Utility NG $575,000 over 5 years Austin Spiess Austin Energy 3/7/2024 N/A Critical Business Need 4 140569 Nabil Khazei Austin Energy 3/7/2024 N/A Critical Business Need Electric Utility NG $28,000,000 over 18 monhts 5 CTE3017 General Services NG $2,500,000 over 5 years Cassandra Alexander Planning 3/7/2024 N/A Non-Professional Services 6 DCM3023 Electric Utility NG $2,300,000 over 3 years Olga Coffey Austin Energy 3/21/2024 N/A 7 DTB3022 Electric Utility NG $5,000,000 over 5 years Chuck Gates Austin Energy 3/21/2024 N/A 8 DJJ3002 Water and Waste NG $2,100,000 over 5 years Douglas McPhail Austin Water 3/21/2024 N/A Non-Professional Services Non-Professional Services Non-Professional Services 9 140316 Information Technology NG $700,000 over 3 years Lauren Homann 3/21/2024 N/A Cooperative Agreement Communications & Public Information 10 SLW1085 Facilities and Grounds NG $2,875,000 over 5 years Roseanne McLendon Development Services 3/21/2024 N/A Non-Professional Services # 1 2 SOW Prime Subs SOW Prime Subs SOW Prime Subs SOW Prime Subs Prime Subs Prime Subs SOW Prime Subs Prime Subs SOW Prime Subs SOW Prime Subs SOW Prime Subs SOW Prime Subs SOW Prime Subs Prime Subs 91863 - Housing Consulting - 100% Economic Consultants Oregon, Ltd. / Econorthwest No subcontracting opportunities - Single scope of work 139952 AW-1470-Hach Supplies and Service 17513 - Chemicals, Laboratory: ACS, CP, Practical, Reagent Grade, etc. - 90% 936 - Equipment Maintenance and Repair Services For General Equipment - 10% Hach Company / Hach Co. / Ott Hydromet No subcontracting opportunities - Sole source exemption SSP MIMS SOFTWARE AND IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES 9206450 - Software Implementation - 60% 92045 - Software Maintenance/Support - 40% SSP Innovations, LLC No subcontracting opportunities - Sole source exemption Short Term--Vegetation Management Distribution Line Clearance 98887 - Tree Trimming and Pruning Services, Utility Lines, Energized - 97% 96884 - Traffic Control Device Placement and Removal Service - 1% 96239 - Hauling Services - 1.5% 67590 - Liquid Formulation Herbicides - 0.5% Asplundh Tree Expert LLC Exempt from MBE/WBE Procurement Program Davey Tree Surgery, Co. Exempt from …
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MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee MEETING MINUTES The MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Members attended both virtually and in-person at the City of Austin Permit and Development Center at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Room 1215 in Austin, TX. CALL TO ORDER Committee Chair, Ahmed Moledina called the meeting to order at 5:38pm. COMMITTEE MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Ahmed Moledina (Chair) In-Person: Lena Banks (Vice Chair), Erica Douglass, Amin Dhukka, Shweta Padmanabha, Virtual: Julio Rojas-Aguilar, Talan Tyminski Terry Mitchell, Salman Rashid Absent: PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL • None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes from the MBE/WBE Advisory Committee Regular Meeting on March 12, 2024. • The minutes were considered for approval and approved on a motion by Committee Vice Chair, Lena Banks and seconded by Committee Member, Julio Rojas-Aguilar. Approved on a 6-0 vote. Committee Member, Erica Douglass was not present during vote. DISCUSSION 2. Conduct officer elections for the Committee Chair and Vice Chair. • The Committee held elections for Chair and Vice-Chair. Ahmed Moledina was nominated and re- elected as Chair. Lena Banks was nominated and re-elected as Vice-Chair. The officers were elected on a motion by Committee Member, Talan Tyminski, and seconded by Committee Member, Julio Rojas-Aguilar. Approved on a 6-0 vote. Committee Member, Erica Douglass was not present during vote. 3. Overview of the Annual Aspirational MBE/WBE Goals. SMBR Director, Edward Campos gave the presentation. • • The presentation outlined SMBR’s first attempt at the development of aspiration goals. STAFF BRIEFINGS 4. Briefing from the Director on initiatives related to SMBR. • SMBR Director, Edward Campos briefed the Committee on the following: o New City Manager began on May 6, 2024. o Provided information on the MBE/WBE Program administrative rules and personal net worth. Page 1 of 2 5. Briefing from the SMBR staff on the Council Awards and Certification Roll reports. • SMBR Acting Assistant Director, Felecia Shaw provided the updates on the Council Awards • SMBR Certification Division Manager, Elton Price provided the update on the Certification Roll reports. report. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Next Month’s Agenda: Future Items: • Approve meeting minutes • Update from Aviation on Airport Expansion • Staff briefings (Director’s updates and staff reports) • Key Performance Indicators that demonstrate the success of the committee Requested by Committee Vice-Chair, Lena Banks and Committee Member, …
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL GOVERNANCE/MEMBERSHIP AND CARE STRATEGIES COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2024, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE, RM. 1203 AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the HIV PLANNING COUNCIL may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: Click here to join the meeting 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 the Office of Support for the HIV Planning Council, (512) 972-5841, hivplanningcouncil@austintexas.gov. CURRENT HIV PLANNING COUNCIL GOVERNANCE/MEMBERSHIP AND CARE STRATEGIES COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Zachery Garay, Committee Chair Alicia Alston Joe Anderson, Jr., conflicted Marquis Goodwin, conflicted Rocky Lane, non-voting AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 5/6/2024 will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 2. Members will declare conflict of interest with relevant agenda items, service categories, APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. April 2, 2024 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS and/or service standards. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Introductions/Announcements 4. Office of Support Staff Report DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discussion and approval of Meeting Time and Day 6. Discussion and approval of Townhall Date, Location, Time, and Goal 7. Review of HIV Planning Council directives 8. Discussion and approval of Potential Directives 9. Discussion and approval of Directives to Sunset 10. Discussion of Recruitment and Retention Plan: Marketing Materials 11. Office of Support Membership Report 12. Office of Support Attendance Report FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 13. Discussion and review of workplan calendar ADJOURNMENT Indicative of action items 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. TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For More Information on the HIV Planning Council, please contact Nathalia Delgadillo at (512) 972-5841.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2024, 5:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE, RM. 1203 AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the HIV PLANNING COUNCIL may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: Click here to join the meeting Public comment will be allowed online via Teams or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either online 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 the Office of Support, (512) 972-5841, hivplanningcouncil@austintexas.gov CURRENT HIV PLANNING COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Kelle’ Martin, Chair Zachery Garay, GMCS Committee Chair Ashley Garling, FASPNA Committee Chair AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 5/6/2024 will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 2. Members will declare conflict of interest with relevant agenda items, service categories, APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. April 2, 2024 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS and/or service standards. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Introductions/Announcements 4. Office of Support Staff Report 5. Administrative Agent Report DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Discussion and approval of Vice-Chair nomination 7. Discussion and approval of Policies and Procedures COMMITTEE UPDATES 8. Governance/Membership and Care Strategies Committee 9. Finance/Allocations and Strategic Planning/Needs Assessment Committee FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 10. Discussion of Workplan calendar ADJOURNMENT Indicative of action items 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. TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For More Information on the HIV Planning Council, please contact Jaseudia Killion at (512) 972-5806.
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BYLAWS OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL ______________________________________________________________________________ ARTICLE 1: NAME Section 1.1: General The name of the organization is the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Part A Planning Council, and it shall be constituted as is required by the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act (“Ryan White Act”) and implementing regulations. As used in these bylaws, the term “Planning Council” means the HIV Planning Council. Section 1.2: Service Area Pursuant to the requirements of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), the Transitional Grant Area (TGA) to be served by the Planning Council shall consist of the following counties: Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis, and Williamson. ARTICLE 2: PURPOSE AND DUTIES Section 2.1: Mission The mission of the HIV Planning Council is to develop and coordinate an effective and comprehensive community-wide response to HIV. Section 2.2: Purpose The Planning Council shall advise the Chief Elected Official (CEO) of the TGA on issues related to HIV and perform other duties assigned by the CEO. The CEO shall be the Mayor of Austin. The Planning Council works as a partner with the governing bodies of the member counties and the State in making decisions about how funds are used to address the needs of people living with HIV/AIDS. The Planning Council shall also perform the duties prescribed in the Ryan White Act and comply with the requirements imposed therein, and with the most current editions of other applicable laws or regulations, including the Public Health Service Act (PHS Act). The Planning Council shall: (A) Determine what Ryan White Services are needed and what populations need care through the development of a needs assessment. The needs assessment shall have components as defined by the Ryan White Act and shall include input on community needs and priorities from those impacted by HIV/AIDS; (B) Recommend how to make allocations according to established priorities and needs with consideration of relevant legislative requirements; Bylaws of the HIV Planning Council (C) Develop a comprehensive plan for the development, organization, and delivery of HIV services, education, and prevention for individuals with HIV, those at risk of becoming infected, and those affected by HIV. The plan shall be compatible with existing state and local plans regarding the provision of services to individuals with HIV; (D) Coordinate with the State in the development of the statewide coordinated statement of need by the State health agency responsible for administering grands under Part B. Also coordinate …
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Title: Policy and Procedures, HIV Planning Council: Office of Support Type: Program Administration HIV Planning Council Program Policy Policy Number: HIVPC OoS 1.0 Approved by: Assistant Director, Laura G. La Fuente: ________________________ Policy Oversight, Manager, Kodjo Dodo: ________________________ Policy Reviewer, Supervisor, Rashana RaggsJaseudia Killion: ________________________ Attachments: Effective Date: 8/1/2018 Last Reviewed: 05/718/20241 Purpose: To provide clarity, offer clear communication, and establish best practices for HIV Planning Council Staff Support Scope: _x_ Health Equity and Community Engagement Policy: HIV Planning Council: Office of Support Policy and Procedures are required to be followed by Austin Public Health (APH) Staff Support of HIV Planning Council to ensure best practices and processes are occurring. Policies and Procedures are outlined below: 1.0 Communications 2.0 Records Management 3.0 Staff Responsibilities 4.0 Council Support Procurement Process 5.0 Reimbursement of Council Members HIV Planning Council Policy and Procedure Documents 1 Commented [KJ1]: Update the last reviewed date for 01/25/21, update last revised date too Commented [SM2R1]: complete Commented [SM4R3]: I have changed some of the formatting to use number and letters to look uniformed. Commented [dAH5]: Hello Mallory, I just added the Electronic Device Policy please go through a review formatting to make 6.0 Conflict of Interest Policy and Procedures 7.0 Reallocation Policy 8.0 Non-Voting Member Policy and Procedures 9.0 Remote Meeting Policy 10.0 Electronic Device Policy Policy and Procedure 1.0 Communications Purpose: Policy: The purpose of this policy is to set forth the minimum requirements (in accordance with COA guidelines) that must be met with respect to all formal communications between the Planning Council and Office of Support It is the policy of the HIV Planning Council Support Staff to ensure that both internal and external communication is clear and concise respectful to each parties’ role. Planning Council and Office of Support 1. Communication of tasks associated directly with the work of the Council should occur primarily between the Executive Committee and the Committee Chairs of the Planning Council and the APH Support Staff. It is expected that the Committee Chairs and Staff will communicate on an as needed basis to accomplish necessary tasks fulfilling the broader mission of the Council. 2. Agenda Content: Planning Council and Executive Committee agenda content shall be directed by the Chair of the Planning Council in consultation with the Officers and the staff (or their designee). The Committee Chair in consultation with their committee and the Staff when appropriate shall set …
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1. 2. CATEGORY Part A Formula MAI MAI Carryover TOTAL Austin Transitional Grant Area (TGA) Administrative Agent (AA) Report to HIV Planning Council May 2024 PART A & MAI GRANTS ADMINISTRATION/MANAGEMENT UPDATE HRA is now fully staffed. Antoinette Hannah is the RWA Lead and Collin Lessing is the EHE Lead. We got permission from HRSA to use the funding that was allocated in carryover funds for FFY23, so the Austin TGA will not be losing those funds. OTHER HIV RESOURCES ADMINISTRATION GRANT UPDATES 1. HOPWA: 2 contracts executed, 2 routing for signatures 2. Part C: FFY24 2 contract executed, 1 affirming exhibits 3. EHE PS20: Both contracts are executed and will be receiving a 2-month extension 4. Part A/MAI: All FFY24-25 contracts are under negotiation 5. HRSA EHE: All FFY24-25 contracts are under negotiation PART A & MAI FISCAL UPDATE 1. Expenditures Through February Part A Formula Carryover $449,918 $167,654 37% Part A Supplemental $1,774,600 $1,774,600 100% Budgeted Amount Expended Amount Percent Expended $3,374,977 $3,357,520 99% $388,620 $361,566 93% $16,925 $16,925 100% $6,005,040 $5,678,265 95% 1. CQM Plan Development and Next Steps CLINICAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT The CQM plan is currently being revised to include EHE and Part C activities, monitoring and evaluation. HRA team will meet with HRSA to review CQM Plan prior to finalization. Austin TGA Administrative Agent Report to HIV Planning Council, January 2024, Page 12 2. CQM Performance Measures CQM performance measures for Part A/MAI, Part C and EHE have been drafted and shared with the CQM Committee. Performance measures will be finalized after review from the HRSA TA. 3. Quality Improvement Projects Recipients will be beginning a new round of quality improvement projects that will be focused on data quality and improvement in viral load suppression. This will be a six-month PDSA cycle ending in December 2024. 4. CQM Committee Meetings Last meeting was held on April 11, 2024, where our subrecipients presented their findings on their last QIP Cycle. CQM Committee meetings will be moving from a monthly basis to a quarterly basis. CQM staff will begin meeting with the subrecipients on a monthly basis individually to provide individualized technical assistance. Data Management: TCT Enhancements and Issues: DATA MANAGEMENT UPDATE 1. The data staff at HRA continue to work through TCT issues with subrecipients and the TCT Help Desk. HRA meets with the TCT Help Desk weekly. There have been additional meetings with data managers …
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AUSTIN AREA HIV PLANNING COUNCIL The mission of the HIV Planning Council is to develop and coordinate an effective and comprehensive community-wide response to HIV. Planning Council: Office of Support Staff Report May 7, 2024 – May 8, 2024 Executive/GMCS/FASPNA Committee Meeting OFFICE OF SUPPORT STAFF Kodjo Dodo, Manager Kodjo.Dodo@austintexas.gov Rashana Raggs, Supervisor Rashana.Raggs@austintexas.gov Nathalia Delgadillo, Planner II Nathalia.Delgadillo@austintexas.gov Zaria Thomas, Planner I Zaria.Thomas@austintexas.gov. Deena Rawleigh, Admin Sr. Deena.Rawleigh@austintexas.gov AUSTIN AREA HIV PLANNING COUNCIL MEMBERS TOTAL 10 (1 Non-voting member), 2 New Members Pending 1. Kelle’ Martin, Chair 2. Alicia Alston 3. Joe Anderson Jr. 4. Liza Bailey 5. Aran Belani 6. Zachery Garay 7. Ashley Garling 8. Marquis Goodwin 9. Judith Hassan 10. Rocky Lane, Non-Voting 11. Kristina McRae-Thompson 12. Gin Pham Summary complete it) The Austin Area HIV Planning Council (HIVPC) is at 10 members. BCIC Sexual Harassment training is due on May 10 (except for new members who have 90 days to The Executive Committee completed their edits and updates to the Bylaws at their April meeting. The Committee is expected to review Policies and Procedures starting next month. Kelle’ Martin temporarily joined the GMCS committee as new members were pending in early April. o Two community members interviewed at the GMCS Meeting o GMCS discussed caucus logistics and policy/procedures. A more approachable/less of a commitment option was posed by members. The PO agrees with the committee members sentiment, and that a townhall may be more feasible. Therefore, a townhall will be planned, if this recommendation is approved. o The Recruitment and Retention updates were reviewed and approved. The Finance/Allocations and Strategic Planning/Needs Assessment committee voted to focus on the impact of changing urban neighborhoods and rising housing costs related to healthcare access for PLWH for Year 2 of Assessment for Needs and Barriers to PLWH in and out of care. o This committee received their annual training on PSRA o Edited and voted on the FY25 PSRA process o Reviewed, edited, and voted on updates to the Integrated Plan The Business committee approved the recommendations of the Bylaw edits, two April applicants, Integrated Plan edits, Recruitment and Retention edits, and the FY25 PSRA process. o This committee also discussed and voted to move the May Business meeting to May 20, 6-8PM o Business received their annual training on PSRA The Office of Support has created an event requests form …
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REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION May 7, 2024, at 5:30 pm. City of Austin Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Room 1401/1402 Austin, Texas 78752 Some African American Resource Advisory Commission members may participate in a video conference. Public comment will be allowed in person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, in person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration by telephone for remote participation is required by noon the day before the meeting. Call or email Florinda Bryant at 512.974.2715 florinda.bryant@austintexas.gov to register to speak remotely. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Elaina Fowler, Chair (District 10) Daryl Horton, (Appointee) Mueni Rudd (District 2) Dr. Chiquita Eugene (District 5) Serita Fontanesi (District 7) Joi Harden (District 9) Greg Smith (ARA Appointee) Cherelle Vanbrakle, Vice Chair (District 4) Dewi Smith (District 1) Anthony Jackson (District 3) Vacant (District 6) Antonio Ross (District 8) Vacant (AAUL Appointee) Nelson Linder (NAACP Appointee) Roger Davis (GABC Appointee) MEETING AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first ten speakers signed up before 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 Special 2. Approve the minutes of the Committee’s Regular Called Meeting on February 6, 2024. Call Meeting on March 19h, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Cierra AKA DJ Wyldflower (CCed), Sunday Session ATX presentation. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. WORKING GROUPS/COMMITTEE UPDATES 5. Budget Workgroup - updates from the workgroup, including committee members and budgeting related to the FY25 budget. (Budget Workgroup Members: Commissioners Elaina Fowler, Greg Smith, and Dewi Smith). 6. Strategic Planning Workgroup - updates from the last workgroup meeting on the strategic plan related to their assignment (Strategic Planning Workgroup Members: Commissioners Dewi Smith, Serita Fontanesi, Elaina Fowler, and Mueni Rudd). FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT: The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If you require sign language interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least two days (48 hours) before the meeting date. For additional information, …
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African American Resource Advisory Commission (AARAC) MEETING MINUTES April 2, 2024 African American Resource Advisory Commission REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The African American Resource Advisory Commission convened a REGULAR meeting on TUESDAY, June 7, 2024, at 5:30 P.M. CST in the CITY OF AUSTIN PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, Texas 78752 #1401/1402. Commissioners in Attendance: Cherelle Vanbrakle, Vice Chair (District 4) Dewi Smith (District 1) Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Elaina Fowler, Chair (District 10) Dr. Chiquita Eugene (District 5) Greg Smith (ARA Appointee) Serita Fontanesi (District 7) Staff in Attendance: Alejandra Mireles, Community Services Program Coordinator, Equity Office Justin Parsons, Equity Officer, Economic Development Nelson Linder (NAACP Appointee) Daryl Horton, (Appointee) Joi Harden (District 9) Mueni Rudd (District 2) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER Cherelle Vanbrakle, Vice Chair called the African American Resource Advisory Commission meeting to order at 5:53 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first ten speakers signed up before 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. Zenobia Joseph – Cap Metro Concerns 1 African American Resource Advisory Commission (AARAC) MEETING MINUTES April 2, 2024 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the minutes of the African American Resource Advisory Commission Special Call Meeting on March 19h, 2024, and February 6, 2024, was table to the June 4th meeting. The minutes were not approved and need to be approved on the June 4th agenda. 2. 3. DISCUSSION ITEMS DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion on Cierra AKA DJ Wyldflower (CCed), Sunday Session ATX on the park permit concerns of letting them have the entertainment in the parks throughout the city. Call for nominations for Commission leadership Chair Nominations: Dewi Smith – Nominated by Co-Chair Vanbrakle; Seconded by SMITH DECLINED NOMINATION Serita Fontanesi – Nominated by Commissioner Smith; Seconded by Daryl Horton FONTANESI NAMED CHAIR – Unanimous on a 9/0 Co-Chair Nominations: Dewi Smith - Nominated by Co-Chair Vanbrakle; Seconded by Daryl Horton DEWI SMITH named Co-Chair – Unanimous on a 9/0 WORKING GROUPS/COMMITTEE UPDATES 4. Budget Workgroup - updates from the workgroup, including committee members and budgeting related to the FY25 budget. (Budget Workgroup Members: Commissioners Elaina Fowler, Greg Smith, and Dewi Smith). This working group is dissolved until the next budget season 2 African American Resource Advisory Commission (AARAC) MEETING MINUTES April 2, 2024 5. Strategic Planning Workgroup - updates from the …
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1. 2. REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION May 6, 2024 at 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 Cory Hall-Martin Paul Hermesmeyer David Holmes AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Pierre Nguyễn Kristy Orr Angelica Reyes 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 Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on April 1, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin Fire Department. 3. 4. Cadet Training/Academy Update and Kroll Report Review with Austin Police Department. Weather Preparedness and Inclement Weather Procedures with Public Safety Departments and the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM). 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).
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Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, April 1, 2024 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, April 1, 2024 The Public Safety Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Monday, April 1, 2024, at City Hall Building, Boards and Commissions Room, 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Ramírez called the Public Safety Commission Meeting to order at 4:02 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Rebecca Bernhardt, Vice-Chair Cory Hall-Martin Paul Hermesmeyer David Holmes Pierre Nguyễn Angelica Reyes Timothy Ruttan Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Yasmine Smith PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on March 4, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of 03/04/2024, were approved on Commissioner Holmes’ motion, Commissioner Nguyễn’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Bernhardt and Ruttan were off the dais. Commissioner Orr was absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin Police Department Presentation was given by Jeff Greenwalt, Assistant Chief, Austin Police Department. 1 Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, April 1, 2024 3. Overview of Downtown Austin Community Court and Mobile Court Pilot Program from Robert Kingham, Court Administrator and Christopher Anderson, Court Operations Manager. Presentations were given by Robert Kingham, Court Administrator, and Christopher Anderson, Court Operations Manager, Downtown Austin Community Court. Commissioner Ruttan requested data to justify a budget increase to fund positions and increase service hours at the DACC. Robert Kingham will work on providing data from ECHO. Chair Ramírez asked for the budget recommendation from the DACC Advisory Board be shared with the Public Safety Commission. 4. Update on the Biannual Wildfire Readiness provided by Division Chief Carrie Stewart and Wildfire Mitigation Officer Justice Jones of the Austin Fire Department. Presentations were given by Jeff Kennedy, Assistant Chief, and Justice Jones, Wildfire Mitigation Officer, Austin Fire Department. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. The motion to approve Commissioner Ruttan as Vice Chair was made by Commissioner Nguyễn and seconded by Commissioner Bernhardt, approved on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Orr was absent. The motion to approve Commissioner Ramírez as Chair was made by Commissioner Ramírez and seconded by Commissioner Hall-Martin, approved on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Orr was absent. 6. CSCRM Joint Working Group update on Commission for Women's recommendation and WORKING GROUP UPDATES status. Chair Ramírez provided an update. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 2 Monday, …
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Austin Fire Department | Public Safety Commission Quarterly Report May 2, 2024 Public Safety Commission Austin Fire Department Quarterly Report FY24 Q2 Data Fire Operations Requests for Service Q2 Comparison - By Council District (All incidents, regardless of priority) 3,500 3,337 3,209 3,148 3,206 2,833 2,684 2,567 2,390 2,586 2,495 3,662 3,397 3,061 2,873 1,914 1,695 1,439 1,430 1,902 1,853 4,000 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 0 District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 District 8 District 9 District 10 FY23 Q2 FY24 Q2 Requests for Service Q2 Comparison - By Call Type (All incidents, regardless of priority) 1,788 1,943 FY24 Q2 FY23 Q2 16,544 17,051 113 164 6,888 109 143 6,938 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Fire Medical Rescue HazMat Other This document was created by the Austin Fire Department Research & Data Analytics section. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy. Austin Fire Department | Public Safety Commission Quarterly Report May 2, 2024 Emergency Incidents Q2 Comparison - By Council District (Includes Priority 1, 2, 3, and 4M responses) 2,156 2,064 2,027 2,088 1,837 1,613 1,702 1,598 1,600 1,507 1,791 1,774 1,843 1,795 1,077 1,002 835 797 939 971 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 0 District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 District 8 District 9 District 10 FY23 Q2 FY24 Q2 Emergency Incidents Q2 Comparison - By Call Type (Includes Priority 1, 2, 3, and 4M responses) 1,586 1,809 FY24 Q2 FY23 Q2 13,862 14,187 87 152 282 103 144 231 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Fire Medical Rescue HazMat Other FY23 Q3 FY23 Q4 FY24 Q1 FY24 Q2 Response Time Response Time Response Time Incidents Incidents Incidents Incidents Response Time District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 District 8 District 9 District 10 10:22 10:58 10:39 10:00 09:51 11:16 10:17 10:48 08:46 10:43 2,136 1,742 1,968 1,667 1,550 971 1,638 750 1,891 898 10:23 11:03 10:26 10:33 09:56 01:14 10:10 11:11 08:52 10:39 2,311 1,796 2,138 1,736 1,547 1,034 1,745 805 2,083 1,009 10:31 11:10 10:08 10:16 9:48 11:03 10:12 10:52 8:52 10:30 2,361 2,046 2,187 1,751 1,571 1,098 1,846 803 1,888 1,048 10:36 11:16 10:54 10:35 10:17 11:07 10:24 11:07 09:16 10:20 2,064 1,613 2,088 1,598 1,507 1,002 1,774 797 …