Water and Wastewater Commission February 12, 2020 – 6:00pm Waller Creek Center, Room 104 625 East 10th Street Austin, Texas For more information go to: http://www.austintexas.gov/wwc *Revised Agenda* Commissioners: William Moriarty, (Mayor) Chien Lee, Chair (District 4) Christy Williams (District 8) Jesse Penn (District 1) Christianne Castleberry, Vice Chair (District 5) Grant Fisher (District 9) Nhat Ho (District 2) Mia Parton (District 6) Susan Turrieta (District 10) Travis Michel (District 3) Annie Schmitt (District 7) CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES TO CITY COUNCIL 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 the January 8, 2020 Water & Wastewater Commission regular meeting. B. ITEMS FOR COMMISSION’S REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL 1. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute an Advance Funding Agreement with Texas Department of Transportation for the relocation of existing utility lines in conflict with the Oak Hill Parkway Improvements Project, for a total amount not to exceed $24,772,144.03. 2. Recommend approval to authorize an amendment to the existing contract with West Monroe Partners LLC, for continued consulting services to assist in the next phases of advanced meter infrastructure program management, for an increase in the amount of $6,355,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $8,456,000. 3. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a ten year multi-term contract with Aclara Technologies, LLC, to provide an Advanced Meter Infrastructure (AMI) system; and two five year multi-term contract with Aclara Technologies, LLC, to Water & Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting February 12, 2020 provide an Advanced Meter Infrastructure (AMI) system; a five year multi-term contract with Aclara Technologies; LLC, to provide AMI meters, meter installation, a data platform and integration, and a five year multi-term contract with WaterSmart Software, Inc., to provide an AMI customer portal, for total contract amounts not to exceed $95,000,000 divided between the contractors. 4. Recommend approval to authorize and award a multi-term contract with Core and Main, L.P., to provide polyvinyl chloride wastewater line fittings, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,378,000. 5. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute a construction contract with MGC Contractors, Inc. for North Austin Reservoir and Pump Station Improvements in the amount of $39,410,000, plus a $3,941,000 contingency, for a …
Recommendation for Water & Wastewater Commission February 12, 2020 Health & Environment COA Strategic Direction: Commission Meeting Date: Council Meeting Date: February 20, 2020 Department: Public Works Client: Aldo Ranzini, Kevin Koeller, Bill Stauber, Adewale Odufuye SUBJECT Recommend approval to negotiate and execute an Advance Funding Agreement with Texas Department of Trans portation for the relocation of existing utility lines in conflict with the Oak Hill Parkway Improvements Project, for a total amount not to exceed $24,772,144.03. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Capital Budget of Austin Water. AMOUNT AND SOURCE OF FUNDING Purchasing Language: Prior Council Action: N/A MBE/WBE: Boards and Commission Action: February 12, 2020 – To be reviewed by the Water and Wastewater Commission. This project is for the relocation and adjustments of existing water and wastewater lines and appurtenances in conflict with TxDOT Oak Hill Parkway project, located at the convergence of US Highway 290 and US Highway 71. The work consists of relocating approximately 561 linear feet of 30-inch diameter water line; 2,712 linear feet of 24-inch diameter water line; 23,904 linear feet of 16- inch diameter water line; 5,954 linear feet of 12-inch diameter water line, 908 linear feet of 8-inch diameter water line; 4,987 linear feet of 36-inch diameter wastewater line; 66 linear feet of 30-inch diameter wastewater line; 110 linear feet of 18-inch diameter wastewater line; 200 linear feet of 15-inch diameter wastewater line; 6,674 linear feet of 8-inch diameter wastewater line; 269 linear feet of 6-inch diameter wastewater line; including appurtenances. The construction of this relocation will be included in the Texas Department of Transportation contract. TxDOT anticipates starting the utility relocation construction in the Summer of 2020. Austin Water’s existing water and wastewater lines are required to be adjusted to accommodate the proposed roadway improvements, and this agreement will allow those water and wastewater infrastructures in conflict to be adjusted. Executing this agreement will bring together the efforts of TxDOT and Austin Water in the design and construction of the roadway improvements and utility adjustments to minimize impacts to the public and save costs. The City will provide construction inspection and testing for this project and agrees to provide funding to TxDOT for construction of water and wastewater lines and appurtenances, including the cost of any change orders made necessary by field changes to address unanticipated conditions under the terms and conditions in this agreement. TxDOT shall obtain …
COMMISSION ON SENIORS FEBRUARY 12TH, 2020 AT 12:00PM MEALS ON WHEELS CENTRAL TEXAS, BOARD RM 232 3227 E. 5TH ST, AUSTIN, TX 78702 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Janee Briesemeister, Chair Peter Varteressian, Vice-Chair Erica Garcia-Pittman Martin Kareithi Jacqueline Angel Patricia Bordie Karen Grampp Adam Hauser Natalie Cagle Fred Lugo Emily De Maria Nicola Billy Jackson Amy Temperley Sally Van Sickle Diana Spain REVISED AGENDA CALL TO ORDER There may be discussion and action on any of the following items: CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Each speaker signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will be called in order of sign-up and will be allowed three minutes to speak about items posted or not on the agenda. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE COMMISSION ON SENIORS SPECIAL CALLED MEETING JANUARY 7TH, 2020 AND THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING JANUARY 8TH, 2020. A. Presentation, 50+ Services Report, David Crabb, Acting Manager, Community Recreation, II. ANNOUNCEMENTS III. NEW BUSINESS Austin Parks and Recreation. B. FY21-22 Budget Process and Review C. Update on Senior Tax Resolution. D. Older Americans Month 2020. IV. OLD BUSINESS A. Commission Work Plan – Standing Item B. Updates from Working Groups – Standing Item i. ii. Age Friendly Action Plan Implementation Working Group Transportation, Housing and Outdoor Spaces Working Group iii. Social Participation, Respect and Social Inclusion, Civic Participation and Employment Working Group iv. Community Support and Health Services Working Group C. Update on Joint Inclusion Committee – Standing Item (Janee Briesmeister) D. City of Austin Budget – Standing Item (Janee Briesmeister) E. Update on the Equity Action Team – Standing Item (Emily De Maria Nicola) i. See agenda Item III.B. STAFF BRIEFINGS A. Update on FY20 Budget Community Engagement Forum and Survey. V. VI. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS A. Suggested agenda items for FY20. B. Presentation Request from Senior Access. VII. 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 call Halana Kaleel at Austin Public Health Department at (512) 972-5019 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Commission on Seniors, please contact Halana Kaleel at (512) 972-5019 or at Halana.Kaleel@austintexas.gov.
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION FEBRUARY 12, 2020 AT 6:30 P.M. ONE TEXAS CENTER, ROOM 325, 505 BARTON SPRINGS ROAD, AUSTIN, TEXAS Vice-Chair Luis Soberon Secretary Kenneth “Tray” Gober Betsy Greenberg Raafia Lari J. Michael Ohueri CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Chair Mary Kahle Debra Danburg Robin Lerner Donna Beth McCormick Nathan Ryan Pedro A. Villalobos AGENDA CALL TO ORDER GENERAL CITIZEN COMMUNICATION A maximum of ten persons will be allowed to speak during general citizen communications. Each person must sign up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order. Sign-in requirements and time limits per speaker are described in the “Notice Regarding Citizen Communication and Public Testimony”. See pages 2 – 3 of this document. 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Ethics Review Commission may announce it will go into Executive Session pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel on any matters specifically listed on this agenda (Private Consultation with Attorney-Section 551.071). The Commission may go into executive session to discuss legal issues related to: a. Three complaints filed by Mark Littlefield against Unconventional Austin SPAC, which complaints allege violation of City Code Chapter 2-2 (Campaign Finance) Section 2-2-33 (Disclosure Statement Required). b. A complaint filed by Mark Littlefield against Unconventional Austin SPAC, which complaint alleges violation of City Code Chapter 2-2 (Campaign) Section 2-2-32 (Reporting of Direct Campaign Expenditures). 1 2. PRELIMINARY HEARING Discussion and possible action regarding the following: Three complaints filed by Robert Mark Littlefield against Unconventional Austin SPAC, which complaints allege violation of City Code Chapter 2-2 (Campaign Finance) Section 2-2-33 (Disclosure Statement Required). 3. FINAL HEARING Discussion and possible action regarding the following: A complaint filed by Robert Mark Littlefield against Unconventional Austin SPAC, which complaint alleges violation of City Code Chapter 2-2 (Campaign) Section 2-2-32 (Reporting of Direct Campaign Expenditures). 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: DECEMBER 11, 2019 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING Discussion and possible action regarding the minutes for the December 11, 2019 regular commission meeting 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Discussion regarding: a. An item for the March agenda – working groups to report back to the Commission b. Other 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 …
Austin-Travis County Census 2020 Outreach CITY COUNCIL UPDATE FEBRUARY 4TH, 2020 Update on 2020 Census Preparations John Lawler Census Program Manager Ryan Robinson City of Austin Demographer 1. The Importance of the Census 2. The Story so Far 3. Strategic Plan 4. Mapping and Serving the Hard to Count The Census Is Crucial ◦ Allocation of federal funds to state and local communities - $800 billion/year ◦ Reapportionment of Congressional districts among the states ◦ Texas expected to gain as many as three seats ◦ Redistricting of state house, senate, legislative and other districts ◦ City of Austin City Council Districts ◦ Travis County Commissioners Court 4 Federal Funds: $800 billion •Medicaid •Medicare Part B •Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) •Grants to local school districts (Title I) •SNAP •Highway and public transit programs •Emergency food and shelter programs •Head Start •Women, Infants and Children (WIC) food assistance program •Programs for the elderly •Crime Victim assistance •Substance abuse prevention and treatment 5 The Census Is Crucial 6 Austin Area Populations/Communities At-Risk For An Undercount •Young children (under 5) •College students – some 135,000 people involved in higher-ed in Austin •Immigrants/Foreign-born/Refugees •Non-English speaking residents who may be linguistically isolated, speaking Chinese, Vietnamese, or Spanish. •Renters/recent movers/the highly mobile/newly arrived/alternative living arrangements •The homeless – by definition, hard to find and count •Households of color •Elderly--aged •LGBTQ •The disabled, physical and mental •Low income households and the very poor persons who distrust the government 7 Travis County 2019 estimates Immigrants, n=225K Linguistically Isolated, n=150K Young Children, n=85K 8 9 10 The Story So Far… October 2018 – CoA and Travis County fund Census Program Manager role April 1, 2019 – First meeting of Austin/Travis County Census 2020 Complete Count Committee (CCC) June 2019– CCC forms Subcommittees to plan and coordinate activities August 2019 – John Lawler comes on board as Census Program Manager 11 The Story So Far… September 2019 – CoA and Travis County each set aside $200K for Census activities October 2019 – Strategic Plan Produced November 2019 – Community CCCs launched December 2019 – Regional Media Plan awarded $59,000 by Central Texas pooled fund January 2019 – Community CCCs finalizing messaging and strategies, and Southeast Travis County CCC formed 12 Timeline for Success January – Finalize digital assets and support continued development of sub-committees and Community CCCs February – Launch field campaigns and publish outreach materials March – Start regional …
Digital Inclusion Ecosystem How did we start? ➢ In 2016, a group of Black professionals from Austin’s top tech companies came together to address an issue in their companies. ➢ They witnessed the consequences a lack of diversity and representation had within their respective companies. ➢ In order to combat this issue and increase representation of people of color, Austin Urban Technology Movement (AUTM) was created. What is AUTM? ➢ AUTM is a nonprofit corporation that bridges the gap between communities of color and the technology industry through: 1. 2. 3. Job placement Career development Networking opportunities AUTM Events 4th Annual Black History Month Defining Your Next Career ReThink Austin 2019 during Event at DropBox Move at HomeAway SXSW AUTM Programs AUTM Horizons at LBJ Early AUTM Day in the Life at BCL High School AUTM Horizons at KIPP AUstin Leadership Elementary What Did We Notice? ➢ After hosting events, launching programs, and learning more about the city, we realized a few challenges preventing us from accomplishing our goal: 1. 2. 3. 4. Austin has one of the largest racial wealth divides in America Social capital is fragmented with numerous groups working in silos Austin has a diminishing diverse population, specifically within the Black community Communities of color are less capable of executing basic internet skills, yet alone understanding the technology industry The Role of Digital Inclusion ➢ Digital Inclusion is social inclusion. ➢ Digital inclusion ensures underserved individuals and disadvantaged groups have access to, and skills to use, Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). ➢ Allowing them to be able to participate in and benefit from today's growing knowledge and information in society. Current State of Digital Inclusion Our Solution ➢ Expose students and professionals of color to the technology industry through job placement, career development, and networking opportunities. ➢ Breakdown silos and collaborate with local entities. ➢ Continue to be consistent with AUTM programming and events. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ AUTM Day in the Life AUTM Horizons AUTM Weekly Newsletter AUTM Corporate Events ReThink Austin at SXSW AUTMites Cohort Why Does This Matter? The Austin Metro Master Plan ➢ We have an affordability issue and the master plan is designed to pull the entire community together. - Mayor Adler ➢ The master workforce plan is about getting other people’s foot in the door. - Judge Sarah Eckhardt ➢ The master plan identifies where we need to be …
City of Austin Digital Properties Update CPIO + CTM Improving Digital Experiences Incremental upgrade of current site Long term innovation for digital services design and delivery 2020 MARCH What changes are coming? Updates to the current website ○ March 2020 Launch ○ Enhanced security features ○ Better mobile experience ○ New home page ○ Improved accessibility ○ New ways to highlight & promote content to visitors ○ Updated look for department homepages & branded sites Current Site Upgraded Site How might we use city technology to promote civic participation, transparency, open data, and equitable access to services by citizens? Department Page before Improved Navigation before Improved Mobile Experience Updated Branded Sites Questions?
TO: Community Technology & Telecommunications Commission M E M O R A N D U M FROM: Jesse Rodriguez, Business Process Specialist Telecommunications & Regulatory Affairs DATE: February 12, 2020 SUBJECT: 2020 Grant for Technology Opportunities (GTOPs) Awardees The purpose of this memorandum is to request the Commission approve 1) the GTOPs Grant Review Committee’s recommended fourteen (14) 2020 GTOPs Core Awards, as ratified by the Committee at the February 11, 2020 Final Deliberation and 2) one (1) GTOPs Collaborative Award, as determined by Committee scoring. GRANT PROGRAM PURPOSE GTOPs provides matching grant funds to Austin organizations that promote resident access to information technology, or that offer literacy programs that create digital opportunities and foster digital inclusion, particularly in underserved segments of our community. The goals of the program are to: ○ Increase use of digital and communications technology devices ○ Increase knowledge and skills of digital and communications technology ○ Increase access to and usage of the Internet AWARDEE SELECTION PROCESS Letters of Interest for the 2020 grant were accepted from October 1, 2019 through October 25, 2019 and grant applications were accepted from November 4, 2019 through November 29, 2019. The Community Technology & Telecommunications Commission appointed a volunteer Grant Review Committee comprised of seven (7) qualified community representatives, all of whom remained on the committee for the duration of the process. The City received a total of twenty-one (21) applications for both the GTOPs 2020 Core and Collaborative grants. The Committee scored the sixteen (16) GTOPs Core and five (5) GTOPs Collaborative applications based on the selection criteria outlined by the Commission including: alignment with GTOPs, community impact, evaluation of success, and budget/fiscal responsibility. The applicants proceeding to Round 2 scoring were given the opportunity to respond to questions generated by the Committee. After the final scores were tallied and discussed, staff developed recommendations for full and partial awards based on the funding & ranking guidelines as detailed in the next section. The Committee then selected the most preferred option, represented by the recommendation in this memorandum. 1 FUNDING & RANKING GUIDELINES 1) Full and partial awards will be evaluated for each GTOPs goal area. 2) $300,000 in GTOPs Core funds and $50,000 in GTOPs Collaborative funds available. 3) The minimum amount any organization may be awarded is 70% of their requested amount. 4) To ensure scores are consistent as well as fair, each judge's scores are …
Water & Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting February 12, 2020 Approved March 11, 2020 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a regular meeting on February 12, 2020 at Waller Creek Center, 625 East 10th Street, Room 104, in Austin, Texas. AGENDA Commissioners: Chien Lee, Chair William Moriarty Jesse Penn Nhat Ho Christianne Castleberry, Vice Chair Travis Michel Mia Parton Annie Schmitt Christy Williams Grant Fisher Susan Turrieta Commissioners in Attendance: William Moriarty, Jesse Penn, Chien Lee, Christianne Castleberry, Mia Parton, Christy Williams, Grant Fisher, Susan Turrieta Staff in Attendance: David Anders, Sherri Hampton, Danielle Lord, Reza Aghili, Jonathan Dalchau, Shwetha Pandurangi, Randi Jenkins, Teresa Lutes, Heather Cooke, Bill Stauber, Aldo Ranzani, Janet Stark, Kevin Critendon, Tiger Davis, Daniel Layton, Rick Coronado, Georgia Billea, Andres Ramirez, Gareth Nicely, Charles Celauro, Chris Stewart, Anna Bryan-Borja, Kevin Koeller, Brian Haws Additional Attendees: Erik Andersen, Dex Kuzo, Matthew Duree, Ed Campos, John Wepryk, Garrett Cox, Nick Trowbridge, Justin Lilhe, Jeffrey Jacoby CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:04p.m. by Chair Chien Lee. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Jeffrey Jacoby, Texas Campaign for the Environment registered to speak. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the January 8, 2020 Water & Wastewater Commission regular meeting were approved on a 7-0 vote on Commissioner Moriarty’s motion and Commissioner Turrieta’s second. Commissioners Ho, Michel and Schmitt were absent with Commission Parton off the dais. B. ITEMS FOR COMMISSION’S REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL TO CITY COUNCIL Water & Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting February 12, 2020 1. Recommend approval to negotiate and execute an Advance Funding Agreement with Texas Department of Transportation for the relocation of existing utility lines in conflict with the Oak Hill Parkway Improvements Project, for a total amount not to exceed $24,772,144.03. Recommended by the Water & Wastewater Commission on Commissioner Castleberry’s motion and Commissioner Turrieta’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Ho, Michel and Schmitt were absent with Commission Parton off the dais. 2. Recommend approval to authorize an amendment to the existing contract with West Monroe Partners LLC, for continued consulting services to assist in the next phases of advanced meter infrastructure program management, for an increase in the amount of advanced meter infrastructure program management, for an increase in the amount of advanced meter infrastructure program management, for an increase in the amount of $6,355,000, for a revised contract amount not to exceed $8,456,000. Recommended by the Water & Wastewater …
COMMISSION ON SENIOR REGULAR MEETING MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH, 2020 The Commission on Seniors convened a Regular Meeting at Meals on Wheels Central Texas, Board Room 232, 3227 E. 5th St, Austin, Texas, 78602. Board Members in Attendance: Chair, Janee Briesemeister, Vice Chair, Peter Varteressian, Adam Hauser, Amy Temperley, Billy Jackson, Diana Spain, Emily De Maria Nicola, Erica Garcia-Pittman, Fred Lugo, Jacqueline Angel, Karen Grampp, Martin Kareithi, Natalie Cagle, and Patricia Bordie. Board Members not in Attendance: Sally Van Sickle. Staff in Attendance: Tabitha Taylor, Age Friendly Plan Program Coordinator, Austin Public Health and Halana Kaleel, Public Health Educator II, Austin Public Health Presenters: David Crabb, Acting Manager, Community Recreation, Austin Parks and Recreation. Chair, Janee Briesemeister called the Board Meeting to order at 12:05 p.m. The Commission introduced themselves. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION A. Richard Bondi, LGBT Elder Task Force, General Communication i. Bondi discussed the Task Force becoming a SAGE Affiliate. B. Sofia Barbato, Foundation Communities, General Communication i. Observing meeting and wanted to introduce herself. Request to present to the Commissioners in May 2020. C. Ivanna Neri, Budget Recommendation, III.B. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE COMMISSION ON SENIORS SPECIAL CALLED MEETING JANUARY 7TH, 2020 AND THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING JANUARY 8TH, 2020. A. The minutes for the Special Called Meeting of Janaury 7th and the minutes for the Regular Meeting of January 8th were approved on Vice Chair, Varteressian motion, Commissioner Hauser second on a 14-0 vote. Commissioner Van Sickle was absent. III. ANNOUNCEMENTS A. Joint Meeting with Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities will be Friday, February 14th, 2020 at 5pm. B. Equity Office is putting a meeting together for February 29th, 2020 for Boards and Commissions to review the budget process. Chair Briesmeister and Support Staff Kaleel with attend. IV. NEW BUSINESS A. Presentation, 50+ Services Report, David Crabb, Acting Manager, Community Recreation, Austin Parks and Recreation. i. David Crabb and Ben Rustenhaven presented to the Commissioners on current programming for older adults within PARD. B. FY21-22 Budget Process and Review i. Neri during Citizen Communication recommended that $1 million be reallocated in the existing social services contracts to direct and unrestricted cash transfers to families struggling with poverty to advance their social and economic mobility. ii. Chair Briesmeister attended the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Budget Forum. Concerns that came up were transportation, built environment, inadequate sidewalks, and audible walk signals. iii. Commissioner …
COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY & TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION http://www.austintexas.gov/cttc MINUTES Regular Meeting Wednesday – February 12, 2020 – 6:30 PM Austin Public – Studio One 1143 Northwestern Avenue ‐ Austin, TX 78702 Please go to http://www.austintexas.gov/cityclerk/boards_commissions/meetings/10_1.htm for backup material associated with this agenda. All ATXN (City Channel 6) programming is cablecast on Spectrum, Grande Communications, and Google Fiber on their cable channel 6, on AT&T U‐ Verse Channel 99 and webcast online. Over 20 meetings per month, including this commission meeting, are available on demand online, typically within a few hours of the cablecast. Schedules and video can be found at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/atxn-video-archive. CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Sophie Gairo ‐ Mayor Steve Adler Nehemiah Pitts III ‐ Council Member Natasha Harper‐Madison, District 1 Claudia Yanez ‐ Mayor Pro Tem Delia Garza, District 2 Malcolm Yeatts ‐ Council Member Sabino “Pio” Renteria, District 3 David Alexander ‐ Council Member Gregorio Casar, District 4 Dave Floyd ‐ Council Member Ann Kitchen, District 5 Irfan Syed ‐ Council Member Jimmy Flannigan, District 6 Dina Ayman ‐ Council Member Leslie Pool, District 7 Michelle Reinhardt ‐ Council Member Paige Ellis, District 8 Nicole Thompson – Council Member Kathie Tovo, District 9 Sumit DasGupta ‐ Council Member Alison Alter, District 10 Commission Members Present Sophie Gairo Nehemiah Pitts III Malcolm Yeatts David Alexander Dave Floyd Michelle Reinhardt Nicole Thompson Sumit DasGupta Excused Absence Irfan Syed Unexcused Absence Claudia Yanez Dina Ayman CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:35 PM CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three‐minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. No citizens were signed up to speak 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – January 8, 2020 Motion to approve the January 8, 2020 made by Commissioner Reinhardt, seconded by Commissioner DasGupta passed on a vote of 7‐0. 2. STAFF AND COMMUNITY BRIEFINGS (A member of the public may not address a board at a meeting on an item posted as a briefing) a. 2020 Census (John Lawler, Travis County Census Program Manager) b. Digital Inclusion Ecosystem ‐ Austin Urban Technology Movement (Michael Ward, Jr., The presentation by John Lawler can be viewed here. President of AUTM) The presentation by Michael Ward Jr. can be viewed here. c. City Website Upgrade and Redesign Update (Yasmin Wagner, Corporate Public Information & Marketing Manager, Communications & …
ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, February 12, 2020 The Ethics Review Commission (“Commission”) convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, One Texas Center, Room 325, 505 Barton Springs Road, Austin, Texas. Chair Mary Kahle called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m. Commissioners in attendance: Chair Mary Kahle, Vice-Chair Luis Soberon, Secretary Tray Gober, and Commissioners Debra Danburg, Betsy Greenberg, Raafia Lari, Donna Beth McCormick, Nathan Ryan, and Pedro Villalobos. Commissioner Robin Lerner arrived while the Commission was in executive session. Commissioner J. Michael Ohueri was absent. City Staff in Attendance: Lynn Carter, Commission Executive Liaison & Assistant City Attorney, and Sue Palmer, Staff Liaison, Law Department. Chair Kahle announced prior to executive session that she was recusing herself from items 1a, 1b, 2, and 3. GENERAL CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Each person who signed up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order and who designated this item on which to speak, or who did not designate an agenda item on which to speak will be allowed three minutes to speak. One speaker, Carlos León, spoke during General Citizen Communication. 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Ethics Review Commission may announce it will go into Executive Session pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel on any matter specifically listed on this agenda (Private Consultation with Attorney-Section 551.071). The Commission went into executive session to discuss legal issues related to: a. Three complaints filed by Mark Littlefield against Unconventional Austin SPAC, which complaints allege violation of City Code Chapter 2-2 (Campaign Finance) Section 2-2-33 (Disclosure Statement Required). b. A complaint filed by Mark Littlefield against Unconventional Austin SPAC, which complaint alleges violation of City Code Chapter 2-2 (Campaign) Section 2-2-32 (Reporting of Direct Campaign Expenditures). 1 The Commission went into executive session at 6:40 p.m.; the open meeting resumed at 7:10 p.m. Chair Kahle recused herself from participation on the executive session items. 2. PRELIMINARY HEARING Discussion and possible action regarding the following: Three complaints filed by Robert Mark Littlefield against Unconventional Austin SPAC, which complaints allege violation of City Code Chapter 2-2 (Campaign Finance) Section 2-2-33 (Disclosure Statement Required). Chair Kahle recused herself from participation on this item. Complainant Mark Littlefield appeared; Fred Lewis appeared on behalf of Respondent Unconventional Austin SPAC. Following the presentations of the parties during the preliminary hearing, Vice-Chair Soberon made a motion to find …
TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING AND TRAINING OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN February 11, 2020 at 10:00 am TO BE HELD AT HACA Central Office 1124 S. IH 35 Austin, TX (512.477.4488) A quorum of the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin will be meeting to receive a briefing and training from the City Clerk’s Office for the City of Austin. The briefing and training will include financial reporting, ethics, and other city requirements of City Board and Commission appointees. Following the training and briefing, those Board Members present may receive an update on HACA’s Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan will be more fully discussed at the scheduled February 20, 2020 Board of Commissioners Meeting. No votes shall be taken at this meeting. The training will take place on February 11, 2020 at 10:00 am at the HACA Central Office, located at 1124 South IH-35, Austin, Texas. *The Housing Authority of the City of Austin Board of Commissioners reserves the right to discuss and consider items out of order on the agenda on an as needed basis. The Housing Authority of the City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American Disability Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to the communications will be provided upon request. Please call (512)477-4488 ext. 2112 for information. Page 1 of 1
URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (UTC) TUESDAY FEBRUARY 11, 2020 – 5:00 PM TOWN LAKE CENTER ROOM 130 721 BARTON SPRINGS RD AUSTIN, TEXAS MEETING AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZENS COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 4 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: DECEMBER 10, 2019 REGULAR MEETING 2. NEW BUSINESS A. Electric bikes and scooters on Austin trails (pilot program conclusions) – Discussion and Possible Action Staff: Amanda Ross, Natural Resources Division Manager, Austin Parks and Recreation Department Sponsor: Commissioner Champion Co-sponsor: Commissioner Weatherby B. Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority general update – Briefing Staff: Steve Pustelnyk, Director of Community Relations, CTRMA Sponsor: Commissioner Davis Co-sponsor: Commissioner Blume 3. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Note: These topics will NOT be discussed by the commission as part of this agenda A. Capital Metro – Project Connect (Champion, Alvarado; April) B. Urban Trails Plan and Sidewalk/ADA Transition Plan Updates (Staff; April) C. Shared Mobility Services update (Weatherby, Champion; TBD) 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 Emily Smith at the Austin Transportation Department, at 512-974-2358 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Urban Transportation Commission please contact Emily Smith at 512-974-2358 or at emily.smith@austintexas.gov.
