ANTI-DISPLACEMENT TASK FORCE Special Called Meeting July 19, 2018, 9:30 a.m. Street-Jones Building 1000 E. 11th Street, Room 400A Austin, Texas 78702 CURRENT MEMBERS: Raul Alvarez, Chair Mayor Appointee Juliana Gonzales CM Kitchen Appointee Sharon Mays CM Houston Appointee Ann Teich CM Pool Appointee Nefertiti Jackmon, Vice Chair Mayor Appointee John Henneberger Mayor Appointee Solveij Rosa Praxis CM Flannigan Appointee Jose Velasquez Mayor Appointee Yvette Crawford-Lee Mayor Appointee Shoshana Krieger CM Casar Appointee J.D. Rimann CM Troxclair Appointee Ed Wendler, Jr. CM Alter Appointee Alberto Garcia CM Garza Appointee Vincent Limon-Viteritt CM Renteria Appointee Ruby Roa MPT Tovo Appointee Bree Williams Mayor Appointee Diana Zuniga Mayor Appointee AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 9:30 a.m. 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 9:30 – 9:45 2. OLD BUSINESS Discussion on CodeNEXT 9:45-11:30 ADJOURNMENT 11:30 NEXT MEETING DATE: Friday August 3, 2018, 9:00 a.m., Street-Jones Building, 1000 E. 11th St., Room 400A, Austin, Texas 78702 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days before the meeting date. For more information on the Anti-Displacement Task Force, please contact Staff Liaison, Matthew Ramirez @ 512-974-3196, or at matthew.ramirez@austintexas.gov.
ANTI-DISPLACEMENT TASK FORCE Special Called Meeting July 19, 2018, 9:00 a.m. Street-Jones Building 1000 E. 11th Street, Room 400A Austin, Texas 78702 APPROVED MEETING MINUTES CALL TO ORDER The Anti-Displacement Task Force convened in a regularly called meeting on Thursday, July 19, 2018, at the Street-Jones Building, 1000 E. 11th Street, Room 400A Austin, Texas 78702. Chair Alvarez called the meeting to order at 9:37 am with 12 members present. Members in Attendance: Raul Alvarez John Henneberger Nefertiti Jackmon Ruby Roa Ann Teich Ed Wendler, Jr. Vincent Limon-Viteritt Bree Williams Solveij Rosa Praxis Juliana Gonzales Diana Zuniga Members Absent: Jose Velasquez J.D. Rimann Alberto Garcia Shoshana Krieger Sharon Mays Yvette Crawford-Lee City of Austin (COA) Staff in Attendance: Matthew Ramirez Erica Leak Lauren Avioli 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. David King spoke about CodeNEXT. Elisa Randon Montoya spoke about changes in her east Austin neighborhood. Francis Acuna spoke about the Imagine Ausitn Speaker Series. Cynthia Vasquez spoke about her family living in East side Austin neighborhood. 2. OLD BUSINESS Discussion on CodeNEXT The Task Force discussed CodeNEXT. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned without objection at 11:06 a.m. NEXT MEETING DATE: Friday, July 6, 2018, 9:00 am, Street-Jones Building, 1000 E. 11th St., Room 400A, Austin, TX 78702 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days before the meeting date. For more information on the Anti-Displacement Task Force, please contact Staff Liaison, Matthew Ramirez @ 512-974-3196, or at matthew.ramirez@austintexas.gov.
ANTI-DISPLACEMENT TASK FORCE Regular Meeting July 13, 2018, 9:00 a.m. Street-Jones Building 1000 E. 11th Street, Room 400A Austin, Texas 78702 CURRENT MEMBERS: Raul Alvarez, Chair Mayor Appointee Juliana Gonzales CM Kitchen Appointee Sharon Mays CM Houston Appointee Ann Teich CM Pool Appointee Nefertitti Jackmon, Vice Chair Mayor Appointee John Henneberger Mayor Appointee Solveij Rosa Praxis CM Flannigan Appointee Jose Velasquez Mayor Appointee Yvette Crawford-Lee Mayor Appointee Shoshana Krieger CM Casar Appointee J.D. Rimann CM Troxclair Appointee Ed Wendler, Jr. CM Alter Appointee Alberto Garcia CM Garza Appointee Vincent Limon-Viteritt CM Renteria Appointee Ruby Roa MPT Tovo Appointee Bree Williams Mayor Appointee Diana Zuniga Mayor Appointee AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 9:00 a.m. 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 9:00 – 9:30 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the May 4 and June 1, 2018 meeting minutes 9:30 – 9:35 3. UPDATE FROM WORKING GROUPS Discussion and possible action on the following working groups: Preserving and expanding the supply of affordable housing for Homeowners Preserving and expanding the supply of affordable housing for Renters Preserving and growing small businesses and cultural assets Financing Strategies 9:35 – 10:10 4. NEW BUSINESS A. Presentation and discussion on the use of the Tenant Relocation Ordinance (NHCD Staff) B. Presentation and discussion of small business and cultural asset preservation (Economic Development Department Staff) C. Discussion and possible action on voting process for interim recommendations not included in final report 10:10 – 10:20 10:20-10:40 10:40-10:45 5. OLD BUSINESS A. Discussion of Community Forum 10:45-10:55 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 10:55- 11:00 7. CODE NEXT Discussion and possible action on Code Next 11:00-12:00 ADJOURNMENT 12:00 NEXT MEETING DATE: Friday, August 3, 2018, 9:00 a.m., Street-Jones Building, 1000 E. 11th St., Room 400A, Austin, Texas 78702 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days before the meeting date. For more information on the Anti-Displacement Task Force, please contact Staff Liaison, Matthew Ramirez @ 512-974-3196, or at matthew.ramirez@austintexas.gov.
ANTI-DISPLACEMENT TASK FORCE Regular Meeting July 13, 2018, 9:00 a.m. Street-Jones Building 1000 E. 11th Street, Room 400A Austin, Texas 78702 APPROVED MEETING MINUTES CALL TO ORDER The Anti-Displacement Task Force convened in a regularly called meeting on Friday, July 13, 2018, at the Street-Jones Building, 1000 E. 11th Street, Room 400A Austin, Texas 78702. Chair Alvarez called the meeting to order at 9:09 am with 14 members present. Members in Attendance: Raul Alvarez John Henneberger Nefertiti Jackmon Ruby Roa Ann Teich Ed Wendler, Jr. Vincent Limon-Viteritt Bree Williams Solveij Rosa Praxis Juliana Gonzales Shoshana Krieger Diana Zuniga Yvette Crawford-Lee Sharon Mays Members Absent: Jose Velasquez J.D. Rimann Alberto Garcia City of Austin (COA) Staff in Attendance: Matthew Ramirez Mandy De Mayo Erica Leak Lauren Avioli 1. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Susan Spataro spoke about opposing the McKalla Place purchase at City Council. Monica Guzman spoke about opposing the McKalla Place purchase at City Council. David King spoke about and using public land for affordable housing. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the May 4, 2018 and June 1, 2018 meeting minutes On Task Force Member Teich’s motion, Task Force Member Praxis’ second, the Task Force unanimously approved the May 4, 2018 and June 1, 2018 meeting minutes with Chair Alvarez abstaining. 3. UPDATE FROM WORKING GROUPS Discussion and possible action on the following working groups: Preserving and expanding the supply of affordable housing for Homeowners Chair Alvarez updated the Task Force. Preserving and expanding the supply of affordable housing for Renters Task Force Member Williams updated the Task Force. Preserving and growing small businesses and cultural assets Vice Chair Jackmon updated the Task Force. Financing Strategies Task Force Member Wendler updated the Task Force. 4. NEW BUSINESS A. Presentation and discussion on the use of the Tenant Relocation Ordinance (NHCD Staff) Lauren Avioli, NHCD, presented. B. Presentation and discussion of small business and cultural asset preservation (Economic Development Department Staff) This item was not taken up. C. Discussion and possible action on voting process for interim recommendations not included in final report Chair Alvarez briefed the Task Force. 5. OLD BUSINESS Community Listening Forum Update (NHCD Staff) Matthew Ramirez, NHCD, updated …
Tenant Notification & Relocation Assistance Ordinance ImplementationAnti-Displacement Task ForceJuly 13, 2018Neighborhood Housing & Community Development Department Overview▪Background & ordinances in other cities▪Overview of Austin’s ordinance▪How many times has the ordinance been used?▪What does implementation look like?▪Next steps: financial assistance & offenses reassessment▪Feedback & evaluation2 What is the Tenant Notification & Relocation Assistance Program? Why do we need it?▪Redevelopment of several multifamily properties & mobile home parks has resulted in tenant displacement over the last several years▪Displacement can have destabilizing effects on the most vulnerable in our city, including elderly, low-income, or disabled households▪City policy can provide clear and equitably applied expectations for developers with the goal of mitigating the negative impacts of displacement on our most vulnerable residents▪Other cities have notificationand financial relocation assistance requirements that are triggered under certain circumstances when a property owner wants to make changes to a multifamily or mobile home property that will result in displacement of current tenants3 Ordinances in other cities▪From a survey of 21 programs across the country:▪Typical characteristics for multifamily programs: ▪Typically, property owners/landlords pay costs of relocation ▪Financial assistance is often tied to income-eligibility with additional assistance for elderly, disabled, or family households▪Amounts are often calculated using city fair market rents (California) or average relocation costs▪Amounts range from $390 to $10,300 depending on furnishings, income, and length of tenancy▪Applicability ranges from projects receiving City funding to any demolition, alteration, or rehab that causes displacement to land use/condo conversions▪Permits or licenses are held to enforce requirements▪Notice periods range from 60 days to 1 year▪Typical characteristics for mobile home programs:▪Government entities (mobile home relocation trust funds) often pay relocation costs▪Financial assistance amounts range from $1,250 to $12,000 or actual relocation expenses▪Notice periods range from 90 days to 1 year4 Ordinances in other cities▪Helpful elements found in other cities:▪For multifamily:▪Just-cause eviction protections▪City-wide fair market rent information▪For mobile homes:▪State-run mobile home trust funds5 Austin’s Tenant Notification & Relocation Assistance Ordinance▪Provides notification to residents of multifamily and mobile home park developments slated for closure due to redevelopment; allows for financial relocation assistance to be provided to income-eligible residents▪Notice of intent period: 120 days for multifamily; 270 days for mobile home residents▪Applies to multifamily properties or mobile home parks of 5 or more households▪Triggered by development permit applications:▪For multifamily properties:▪Demolition Permits▪Commercial Building Permits that authorize demolition▪For mobile home parks:▪Zoning Applications▪Site Plan Applications6 How many times has the ordinance triggered notification?▪3Multifamily Properties, totaling approximately 90 households▪1 Mobile …
ANTI-DISPLACEMENT TASK FORCE Special Called Meeting June 4, 2018, 6:00 p.m. Gus Garcia Recreation Center 1201 E Rundberg Ln, Austin, TX 78753 CURRENT MEMBERS: Raul Alvarez, Chair Mayor Appointee Juliana Gonzales CM Kitchen Appointee Sharon Mays CM Houston Appointee Ann Teich CM Pool Appointee Nefertiti Jackmon, Vice Chair Mayor Appointee John Henneberger Mayor Appointee Solveij Rosa Praxis CM Flannigan Appointee Jose Velasquez Mayor Appointee Yvette Crawford-Lee Mayor Appointee Shoshana Krieger CM Casar Appointee J.D. Rimann CM Troxclair Appointee Ed Wendler, Jr. CM Alter Appointee Jonathan Davis CM Garza Appointee Vincent Limon-Viteritt CM Renteria Appointee Ruby Roa MPT Tovo Appointee Bree Williams Mayor Appointee Diana Zuniga Mayor Appointee AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 6:00 p.m. 1. Community Forum Discussion of recommendations on preserving and expanding affordable housing for owners and renters, preserving and supporting small businesses and cultural assets, and financing strategies for these recommendations. NEXT MEETING DATE: Friday July 6, 2018, 9:00 a.m., Street-Jones Building, 1000 E. 11th St., Room 400A, Austin, Texas 78702 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days before the meeting date. For more information on the Anti-Displacement Task Force, please contact Staff Liaison, Matthew Ramirez @ 512-974-3196, or at matthew.ramirez@austintexas.gov.
JUNE 4, 2018 6 - 7:30pm ANTI-DISPLACEMENT COMMUNITY LISTENING FORUMWe need your feedback on how to preserve the things we value in Austin as we work to combat displacement. Join us at the second Community Forum for the Austin City Council appointed Anti-Displacement Task Force where you can share your thoughts on how displacement of homeowners, renters, small businesses and cultural assets is impacting Austin. Help us identify methods to stop the displacement of the people and things that make Austin a great place to live. CONCERNED ABOUT GENTRIFICATION AND DISPLACEMENT? SHARE YOUR IDEAS WITH US!TLOCATION OF FORUM Gus Garcia Recreation Center 1201 E Rundberg Ln, Austin, TX 78753 Bus Routes: 10, 142, 325 June 4, 2018 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM Interpretation services, supervised children's activities will be provided. 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. Please email nhcd@austintexas.gov.All times are estimated. Please arrive at your stop 5 to 10 minutes early. JUNIO 4, 2018 6 - 7:30pmGRUPO DE DE SPLAZADOS DEL FORO COMUNITARIO Necesitamos su opinión sobre cómo preservar las cosas que valoramos en Austin mientras trabajamos para combatir el desplazamiento. Únase a nosotros en el segundo Foro de la Comunidad para el Grupo de Trabajo contra el Desplazamiento designado por el Concejo Municipal de Austin, donde puede compartir sus ideas sobre cómo el desplazamiento de propietarios de viviendas, inquilinos, pequeñas empresas y bienes culturales está afectando a Austin. Ayúdenos identificar métodos para detener el desplazamiento de personas y cosas que hacen de Austin un excelente lugar para vivir. 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. Please email nhcd@austintexas.gov.UBICACIÓN DEL FORO Gus Garcia Recreation Center 1201 E Rundberg Ln, Austin, TX 78753 Ruta de Autobús: 10, 142, 325 Junio 4, 2018 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM Se proporcionarán servicios de traducción, supervisadas para niños. PREOCUPADO POR LA GENTRIFICACION Y EL DESPLAZAMIENTO? COMPARTE US IDEAS CON NOSOTROS! Todos los tiempos son estimados. Llegue a su parada 5 o 10 minutos antes.
2018 CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION MAY 7, 2018 at 6:30 P.M. Austin City Hall, Room 1029 301 W. 2nd Street AUSTIN, TEXAS CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Joy Authur Roger Borgelt Martha Cotera Matt Hersh Fred Lewis Diego Martinez-Moncada Karl-Thomas Musselman Jessica Palvino Jeff Smith Tane Ward Ingrid Weigand AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1) CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL (3 minutes to speak) The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 2) APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) Approval of minutes from April 16, 2018 Regular meeting. 3) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS The Commission may discuss and take action on the following agenda items: a) Proposed amendments to the Public Campaign Voucher Program. b) Proposed amendments to the Independent Ethics Review Commission. c) Review and finalize report to Council. 4) FUTURE MEETING DATES AND AGENDA ITEMS The Commission may discuss and identify additional meeting dates and future agenda items, topics or presentations. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call or email Myrna Rios or Jannette Goodall with the City Clerk’s Office, (512-974-2210 or myrna.rios@austintexas.gov or jannette.goodall@austintexas.gov), for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the 2018 Charter Review Commission, please contact Jannette Goodall at 512-974-2210.
2018 CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES APRIL 16, 2018 The 2018 Charter Review Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, April 16, 2018, Austin City Hall, Room 1029, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas. Chair Palvino called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Commissioner Borgelt Commissioner Cotera Commissioner Lewis Commissioner Musselman Commissioner Hersh Chair Palvino Commissioner Smith Commissioner Ward Vice-Chair Weigand Commission Members in Absent: Commissioners Authur and Martinez-Moncada Staff in Attendance: Jannette Goodall, City Clerk’s Office Myrna Rios, City Clerk’s Office Lynn Carter, Law Department 1) CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL (3 minutes to speak) Speakers were: Peck Young, Debbie Russell and Paul Robbins. 2) APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) Approval of minutes from March 12, 2018 Regular meeting, March 28th, April 3rd, April 7th, April 12th, 2018 Public Hearings. The motion to approve the minutes from the March 12, 2018 Regular meeting, March 28th, April 3rd, and April 7th, 2018 Public Hearings was approved without objection on Commissioner Borgelt’s motion, Vice-Chair Weigand’s second. The April 12th, 2018 Public Hearing was cancelled, no minutes were prepared. 3) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS The Commission may discuss and take action on the following agenda items: a) Proposed amendments to the Independent Ethics Review Commission. Speaker: Brian Thompson. A motion to revise Section 1.02 to read “The Commission shall be composed of five (5) members, who shall be selected per Subchapter V below. The Commission shall select its chair from among its members.” was approved on Commissioner Lewis’ motion, Chair Palvino’s second on a 9-0 vote. 1 A motion to revise Section 1.03 to read “All Commissioners shall be registered voters and be residents of Austin for at least 5 years prior to appointment. All Commissioners shall not have served for three years before their appointment as an elected official, political consultant, officer or employee in a political party (other than a precinct chair), lobbyist, City of Austin employee, City of Austin contractor, or candidate for state or local government. All Commissioners shall have demonstrated impartiality and have expertise in relevant subject matters, which may include ethics, conflicts of interest, transparency, campaign finance, investigations, or enforcement. All Commissioner shall attest to their support for administering and enforcing all laws under the Commission’s jurisdiction. Commissioners not maintaining these qualifications automatically forfeit their office and can no longer serve on the Commission in any capacity.” was made by …
2018 Charter Review Commission Report to City Council [date] 1 Contents 2018 Charter Review Executive Summary ............................................................................. 4 2018 Charter Review Commission Overview ................................................................................... 6 Recommendation No. 1: Democracy Dollars ................................................................................... 8 Background and Policy Reasons for the Recommendation .................................................................................... 8 Substance of the Proposed Amendments, Revisions or Repeals to the Charter: .......................................... 11 Estimated Fiscal Budgetary Impact for the Recommendation: ........................................................................... 17 Impact of the Recommendation on Existing City Laws, Rules, Practices and Procedures: ........................ 18 Proposed Ballot Language: 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Officer ............................................................31 Background and Policy Reasons for the Recommendation .................................................................................. 31 Substance of the Proposed Amendments, Revisions or Repeals to the Charter: .......................................... 31 Estimated Fiscal Budgetary Impact for the Recommendation ............................................................................ 32 Impact of the Recommendation on Existing City Laws, Rules, Practices and Procedures: ........................ 32 Proposed Ballot Language: .............................................................................................................................................. 32 Recommendation No. 4: Citizen-Initiated Petitions and Initiatives ..................................................33 Background 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Background ........................................................................................................................................................................... 37 Substance of the Proposed Amendments, Revisions or Repeals to the Charter: .......................................... 39 Policy Reasons for the Recommendation ................................................................................................................... 39 2 Estimated Fiscal Budgetary Impact for the Recommendation ............................................................................ 40 Impact of the Recommendation on Existing City Laws, Rules, Practices and Procedures: ........................ 40 Proposed Ballot Language: .............................................................................................................................................. 40 Recommendation No. 6: City Attorney 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2018 Charter Review Commission Report to City Council May 7, 2018 1 Contents 2018 Charter Review Executive Summary ............................................................................. 4 2018 Charter Review Commission Overview ................................................................................... 6 Recommendation No. 1: Democracy Dollars ................................................................................... 8 Background and Policy Reasons for the Recommendation .................................................................................... 8 Substance of the Proposed Amendments, Revisions or Repeals to the Charter ........................................... 11 Estimated Fiscal Budgetary Impact for the Recommendation ............................................................................ 11 Impact of the Recommendation on Existing City Laws, Rules, Practices and Procedures .......................... 12 Proposed Ballot Language ............................................................................................................................................... 13 Recommendation No. 2: Independent Ethics Commission ..............................................................14 Background and Policy Reasons for the Recommendation .................................................................................. 14 Substance of the Proposed Amendments, Revisions or Repeals to the Charter ........................................... 15 Estimated Fiscal Budgetary Impact for the Recommendation ............................................................................ 16 Impact of the Recommendation on Existing City Laws, Rules, Practices and Procedures .......................... 17 Proposed Ballot Language ............................................................................................................................................... 18 Recommendation No. 3: City Budget and Efficiency Officer ............................................................19 Background and Policy Reasons for the Recommendation .................................................................................. 19 Substance of the Proposed Amendments, Revisions or Repeals to the Charter ........................................... 19 Estimated Fiscal Budgetary Impact for the Recommendation ............................................................................ 20 Impact of the Recommendation on Existing City Laws, Rules, Practices and Procedures .......................... 20 Proposed Ballot Language ............................................................................................................................................... 20 Recommendation No. 4: Citizen-Initiated Petitions and Initiatives ..................................................21 Background 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Background ........................................................................................................................................................................... 26 Substance of the Proposed Amendments, Revisions or Repeals to the Charter: .......................................... 27 Policy Reasons for the Recommendation ................................................................................................................... 27 2 Estimated Fiscal Budgetary Impact for the Recommendation ............................................................................ 28 Impact of the Recommendation on Existing City Laws, Rules, Practices and Procedures .......................... 28 Proposed Ballot Language: .............................................................................................................................................. 28 Recommendation No. 6: City Attorney 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Charter Review Commission Draft Charter Amendment of An Independent Ethics Commission (after 4/16/2018 CRC meeting and additional FL suggestions) AUSTIN INDEPENDENT ETHICS COMMISSION Subchapter I - Commission 1.01. Commission Jurisdiction. The Austin Independent Ethics Commission is established to impartially and effectively administer and enforce all city laws relating to campaign finance, campaign disclosure, conflicts of interest, financial statement disclosure, lobbyist regulations, revolving door, disqualification of members of city boards, certain conflict of interest and ethics laws, and other responsibilities assigned the Commission. 1.02. Commission Membership The Commission shall be composed of seven (7) members, who shall be selected per Subchapter V below. The Commission shall select its chair from among its members. 1.03. Qualifications. All Commissioners shall be registered voters and be residents of Austin for at least 5 years prior to appointment. All Commissioners shall not have served for three years before their appointment as an elected official, political consultant, officer or employee in a political party (other than a precinct chair), lobbyist, City of Austin employee, City of Austin contractor, or candidate for state or local government , or registered lobbyist, or required to register as a lobbyist, with the City or assist such a lobbyistas defined in the Austin City Code.[FL1] . All Commissioners shall have demonstrated impartiality and have expertise in relevant subject matters, which may include ethics, conflicts of interest, transparency, campaign finance, investigations, civil rights, labor, or enforcement. All Commissioner shall attest to their support for administering and enforcing all laws under the Commission’s jurisdiction. Commissioners not maintaining these qualifications automatically forfeit their office and can no longer serve on the Commission in any capacity. 1.04. Terms. Members of the Commission shall serve for a term of five (5) years ending on May 1 of the fifth year of such term and until their successors are appointed and qualify; except the initial five commissioners to be appointed shall by lot classify their terms so that the term of one commissioner shall expire on each of the second, third, and fourth anniversaries of their terms on May 1 of such year respectively and two commissioners on the 5th anniversary of their terms in May; and, on the expiration of these and successive terms of office, the appointments shall be 1 made for five-year terms. The initial shortened terms shall be appointed from the Commissioners from the existing applicant pool pursuant to subchapter 5. No person …
2018 CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION APRIL 16, 2018 at 6:30 P.M. Austin City Hall, Room 1029 301 W. 2nd Street AUSTIN, TEXAS CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Joy Authur Roger Borgelt Martha Cotera Matt Hersh Fred Lewis Diego Martinez-Moncada Karl-Thomas Musselman Jessica Palvino Jeff Smith Tane Ward Ingrid Weigand AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1) CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL (3 minutes to speak) The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 2) APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) Approval of minutes from March 12, 2018 Regular meeting, March 28th, April 3rd, April 7th and April 12th 2018 Public Hearings. 3) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS The Commission may discuss and take action on the following agenda items: a) Proposed amendments to the Independent Ethics Review Commission. b) Proposed amendments to the Public Campaign Voucher Program. c) Recommendation on the proposed language relating to Revenue Bonds. d) Recommendation on Planning Commission terms. e) Discussion on report and presentation to Council. 4) FUTURE MEETING DATES AND AGENDA ITEMS The Commission may discuss and identify additional meeting dates and future agenda items, topics or presentations. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call or email Myrna Rios or Jannette Goodall with the City Clerk’s Office, (512-974-2210 or myrna.rios@austintexas.gov or jannette.goodall@austintexas.gov), for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the 2018 Charter Review Commission, please contact Jannette Goodall at 512-974-2210.
