Urban Transportation Commission Transportation Criteria Manual Update December 8, 2020 Meeting 1 AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT TCM Update Overview The criteria presented in the updated Transportation Criteria Manual provide a foundation or starting point for engineering design decisions. The criteria presented in the manual are based largely upon the standards, guidelines and policies set forth by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation (AASHTO), National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO), and the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE). Summary of Significant Changes: • Prioritized safety for sustainable modes of travel (peds, bikes, etc.) • Modernized criteria to be in line with current local & national best practices • Introduced flexible design to account for existing conditions • Updated criteria for analysis of development transportation impacts 2 TransportationCM@austintexas.gov @austinmobility facebook.com/ATXTransportation AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT Project Timeline 2018-2020 2020 November 2020 Early 2021 Spring 2021 We Are Here Internal & External Input and Review Internal and External Input & Review Internal Draft Refinement Public Concurrence (Comment Period) Final Document Refinement Formal Rules Posting Process (Training Materials post-adoption) 3 TransportationCM@austintexas.gov @austinmobility facebook.com/ATXTransportation AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT Updated TCM Table of Contents • Section 1: What is the TCM, Vision, and Goals • Section 2: Street Cross Sections • Section 3: Design Criteria • Section 4: Pedestrian Zone • Section 5: Bikeways and Urban Trails • Section 6: Transit • Section 7: Driveways • Section 8: Temporary Traffic Control • Section 9: Parking and Loading • Section 10: Comprehensive Transportation Review • Section 11: Offsets and Rails • Section 12: Small Cell Facilities in the ROW • Section 13: Structures in the Right-of-Way 4 TransportationCM@austintexas.gov @austinmobility facebook.com/ATXTransportation AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT Sample Content: Figures & Tables High conflict density High conflict density Low conflict density Low conflict density High activity Low activity High activity Low activity Street Context Street Level Level 0 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 1 20 mph or lower 10 mph 20-25 mph 25-30 mph 30-35 mph 10 mph 20 mph 25 mph 30 mph 35 mph 10 mph 20 mph 25 mph 30 mph 35 mph 10 mph 20-25 mph 25-30 mph 30-35 mph 35-40 mph 5 TransportationCM@austintexas.gov @austinmobility facebook.com/ATXTransportation AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT SpeakUp Austin Website What’s on the project website? • Full Draft Document PDF • Videos with brief overview of content • Comment Boxes per Section Videos 6 TransportationCM@austintexas.gov @austinmobility facebook.com/ATXTransportation AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT WE WANT YOUR FEEDBACK! • …
2021 UTC Meeting Calendar • January 12, 5pm • February 9, 5pm • March 9, 5pm • April 13, 5pm • May 11, 5pm • June 8, 5pm • July 13, 5pm • August 10, 5pm • September 14, 5pm • October 12, 5pm • November 9, 5pm • December 14, 5pm
Planning Commission Q & A Report B-1 - B -4 Chair Shaw / Staff • Does the applicant have proposed concept drawings for the properties? It has been a year since the public meeting when applicant stated they had none. There are no conceptual plans. It is my understanding that the owners plan to sell the properties but don’t have a buyer in mind. • The main church building was designed by John S. Chase, the first African American to graduate from the University of Texas at Austin in Architecture. Preservation of this building was a major topic of discussion in the community meeting. What is the opinion of the Historic Preservation Office as to the historic significance of this church and what is the process for its preservation given the change in ownership? David Chapel Missionary Baptist Church qualifies as a city historic landmark under the criteria for architectural distinction and historical significance. It was designed by John S. Chase, the first African-American licensed architect in the State of Texas, and is a masterpiece of mid- century Modern church architecture. The David Chapel congregation also has historical significance; the first home of the congregation, at 14th Street and Chestnut Avenue (now St. Paul Primitive Baptist Church) is a historic landmark. Recent state law (House Bill 2496) requires that a building owned by a religious organization may only be designated as a historic landmark if the religious organization consents to the designation. • Micah King stated on behalf of the applicant, “They want to be respectful of the single family uses surrounding the property and to also respect the history.” How does applicant intent to meet this commitment? Pending • In 11-30-2020 Letter from Chestnut Neighborhood Plan Contact Team (From-David Carroll, Vice Chair), contact team supports CS-MU-V-NP for Tracts 1, 2 and 3 and they stated that they came to an agreement with applicant to rezone Tract 4 to GR-V-MU- CO-NP. However, GR-V-MU-CO-NP is not what is shown as applicant’s request in the backup. Does applicant agree to GR-V-MU-CO-NP instead of CS-MU-V-NP for Tract 4? The applicant agrees to GR-MU-V-CO-NP for Tract 4. Staff, however, is recommending LO-MU-CO-NP. Chair Shaw / Staff B-7 Chair Shaw / Staff B-17 See attachment. The Central West Austin Neighborhood Plan Contact Team opposed the NPA change. Are they speaking to their opposition that we should move this item for discuss on the agenda? No …
Citizen Communications Karen Reynolds B-1 - B-4 Applicant Nikelle Meade For: Rev. Joseph C. Parker, Jr. Jordan Smith Tracey Bradnan Alex Brown LaVerne Parker Against Brenda Malik B5 / B6 Applicant - Micah King Opposed Christopher Cavello Toni House Malcom Yeatts Rachel McClure Jeff Taylor B-7 and B-8 Applicant - Victoria Haase Ron Thrower B-9 and B-10 Applicant - Alice Glasco David Hartman B-11 Applicant Michael Gaudini Michael Whellan For Bethany Fadel Against: Ana Aguirre B-14 Applicant Leah Bojo B-15 Applicant - Amanda Swor For: Matteo Pacifici Jim Schissler B-16 Karen Wunch Nicole Gideon
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation Number #20201208-02D Draft Transportation Criteria Manual WHEREAS, the City approved an updated city-wide transportation plan in 2019, the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP), that expands the vision of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan into actionable mobility-related goals and objectives to guide Austin’s near- and long-term transportation investments; and, WHEREAS, the foremost goals of the ASMP are improving safety on our transportation network and significantly changing the City’s work commute mode split to be less reliant on single- occupancy vehicle trips; and, WHEREAS, the Central Texas region is anticipated to double its population and add two million residents in the next 20 years; and, WHEREAS, the Transportation Criteria Manual defines the design requirements for transportation infrastructure within the City of Austin (City) and its Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ), when adopted by the applicable jurisdiction, including Travis County and Williamson County; and, WHEREAS, the City has revamped its transportation review guidelines for new development and is considering adopting a Street Impact Fee Program to impart a one-time charge to new developments to contribute to capital improvement projects and roadway expansions as designated in the ASMP; and, WHEREAS, the City intends to look at managing transportation demand with respect to vehicle travel as much as providing additional supply; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Urban Transportation Commission recommends that, in order to meet the goals listed in the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan, set an example for best practices in transportation, and to strive to meet voters’ desires as shown by the passage of Proposition A and Proposition B in 2020, the City should: 1. Remove the requirement for transportation review related to new development to be conducted by a licensed Professional Engineer since American Institute of Certified Planners are permitted to aid with Transportation Demand Management plans and have important perspectives and many have appropriate skill sets to conduct full Transportation Impact Analyses. 2. Include no travel lanes with a recommended/required design width of more than 12 feet. 3. Modify Section 10.4 TIA to include guidelines for analysis and not be in a separate administrative document (Please see UTC Recommendations 2018-0416A, 20190318-04C, 20191101-02A, and 20200710-02A regarding transportation impact analysis processes). recommendations for previous 4. Clearly the identify interplay Impact Analysis/Comprehensive Transportation Review/Transportation Demand Management requirements, b) Rough Proportionality, and c) Street Impact Fee program should be clear within the Transportation Criteria Manual such that the Comprehensive Transportation …
Urban Transportation Commission (UTC) Meeting Minutes Regular Meeting 8 December 2020 The Urban Transportation Commission convened in a meeting on December 8, 2020 via videoconference. Commission Members in Attendance: Daniel Alvarado Mario Champion – Chair Susan Somers Commission Members Absent: Athena Leyton Kelly Davis Alex Reyna Michael Wilfley Cynthia Weatherby Daniel Hennessey Samuel Franco Allie Runas CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Champion called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: October 13, 2020 MEETING The October 13, 2020 minutes were approved on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Davis, Leyton, Reyna, and Wilfley absent. 2. NEW BUSINESS action required A. Relocation of Samsung Blvd and associated right of way Vacation-Discussion and A motion to recommend the relocation of Samsung Blvd was made by Commissioner Alvarado, seconded by Commissioner Weatherby and approved on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Davis, Leyton, Reyna, and Wilfley absent. B. I-35 Capital Express Central Project- Briefing and Possible Action A presentation was made by Rob Spillar. Draft recommendation language was presented by Commissioner Somers. No action was taken regarding the draft recommendation. A motion to establish a working group was approved on a 7-0 vote with Commissioners Davis, Leyton, Reyna, and Wilfley absent. Commissioners Somers, Runas, Champion, and Alvarado will serve on the working group and report their recommendations back to the full commission at a future special-called meeting. C. Alley aerial right of way vacations abutting 60 Rainey (File Numbers 10285-2006, 10286- 2006, and 10287-2006) – Discussion and Possible Action A motion to recommend the Alley aerial right of way for council action with no edits was made by Commissioner Alvarado, seconded by Commissioner Weatherby and failed on a 5-0-1 vote with Commissioner Hennessey abstaining and Commissioners Davis, Leyton, Reyna, Franco, and Wilfley absent. D. Draft Transportation Criteria Manual- Briefing and Possible Action A presentation was made by Daniel Morin, Commissioner Hennessey presented draft recommendation language which, after debate and amendment, read as follows. [Be it resolved that the Urban Transportation Commission recommends that, in order to meet the goals listed in the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan, set an example for best practices in transportation, and to strive to meet voters’ desires as shown by the passage of Proposition A and Proposition B in 2020, the City should: 1. Remove the requirement for transportation review related to new development to be conducted by a licensed Professional Engineer since American Institute of Certified Planners …
Versión en español a continuación. Regular Meeting of the Public Safety Commission December 7, 2020 at 3:00pm Public Safety Commission meeting to be held December 7, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (December 6, 2020 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the December 7, 2020 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-5747 or Janet.jackson@austintexas.gov no later than noon, December 6, 2020 (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Janet.jackson@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Reunión del PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION la junta en FECHA de la reunion December 7, 2020 La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (December 6, 2020 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de (512) 974-5747 or Janet.jackson@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por …
Regular Meeting of the Art in Public Places Panel December 7th, 2020 – 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Art in Public Places Panel to be held December 7, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance, the day before the scheduled meeting, Sunday, December 6th by Noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the December 7th Art in Public Places Panel Meeting, residents must: • Contact the panel liaison at 512-974-7949 or maria-teresa.bonet@austintexas.gov no later than noon, Sunday, December 6. The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. • Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the panel liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. • Speakers must call in at least 30 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. • Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. • Handouts or other information may be emailed to maria- teresa.bonet@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before (Sunday, December 6) the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. Reunión del Art in Public Places Panel FECHA de la reunion (Diciembre 7, 2020 – 6:00pm - 7:30pm) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (Diciembre 6, 2020 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los residentes deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-7949 o maria- teresa.bonet@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una …
Versión en español a continuación. Regular Meeting of the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission December 7, 2020 LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission to be held December 7, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (December 6, 2020, by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the December 7, 2020, LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-2154 or neal.falgoust@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to neal.falgoust@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission la December 7, 2020 La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (December 6, 2020, antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de junta en 512-974-2154 or neal.falgoust@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo …
CITY OF AUSTIN FIREFIGHTERS’, POLICE OFFICERS’ AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL’S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC REGULAR MEETING Monday, December 7, 2020, 10:00 a.m. DIAL IN NUMBER: 512-974-9300 Participant Code: 849237 • Public comment will be allowed via telephone using the number above; no in-person input will be allowed. • The presiding officer may require that a speaker remain on the topic of a particular agenda item with the exception of general citizen communication. • Following the Call to Order the Commission Chair will call for general citizen communication on items not posted on the agenda. Citizen communication is open-ended in subject matter as long as it does not contain profane, obscene, or threatening speech. • Speakers may sign up to speak for ANY agenda item except those listed as “Briefing” for which • no action will be taken. If you wish to speak on an agenda item during the meeting, please contact the Commission Coordinator Michael Sullivan at 512-974-3314. Speakers may sign up until the item they are speaking on is taken up by the Commission. After introducing each agenda item the Chair will ask if anyone has signed up to speak on the agenda item, and each person will be provided 3 minutes to speak. • Speakers wishing to introduce any supporting materials should email them to the Commission Coordinator michael.sullivan@austintexas.gov as far as possible prior to the agenda item being called for appropriate distribution to the Commission and for record keeping. CITY OF AUSTIN FIREFIGHTERS’, POLICE OFFICERS’ AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL’S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Monday, December 7, 2020, 10:00 a.m. DIAL IN NUMBER: 512-974-9300 Participant Code: 849237 AGENDA EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) The Commission will announce it will go into closed session to receive advice from Legal Counsel, or to discuss matters of litigation and personnel matters pursuant to Texas Government Code (LGC) Chapter 551, Section 551.071 and Section 551.074. If necessary, the Commission will go into closed session, as permitted by law regarding any item on this agenda. CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes from the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Special Called Meeting of November 12, 2020. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action regarding the request of an Austin/Travis County EMS Department candidate to the Commission to appoint three-member boards …
Versión en español a continuación. Commission on Immigrant Affairs Meeting Monday, December 7, 2020 Commission on Immigrant Affairs to be held December 7, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (December 6, 2020 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the December 7, 2020 Commission on Immigrant Affairs Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-972-5117 or sinying.chan@austintexas.gov no later than noon, December 6, 2020. The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to sinying.chan@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del Commission on Immigrant Affairs FECHA de la reunion (Lunes, Diciembre 7, 2020) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (Diciembre 6, 2020 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de junta en 512-909-0976 o sinying.chan@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). • Una …
Versión en español a continuación. Music Commission Meeting December 7, 2020, 6:30pm Music Commission meeting to be held December 7, 2020, with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (December 6, by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the December 7 Music Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at Kimberly.mccarson@austintexas.gov, 512-974-7963 no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Kimberly.mccarson@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular Reunión del MUSIC COMMISSION al correo envíe un electrónico enlace de FECHA de la reunion (December 7, 2020, 6:30pm) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (December 6 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o en 512-974-7963, la Kimberly.mccarson@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). • Una …
` Rocky Lane Daniela Nunez PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, November 2, 2020 The Public Safety Commission convened a videoconferencing meeting Monday, November 2, 2020 at City Hall 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Commissioner Gonzales called the Board Meeting to order at 3:04p.m, and took a moment to thank Commissioner Lane for reminding her of Transgender Day on November 20, 2020. She shared a couple of readings about Transgender Day that explained the contributions and importance of why this day is celebrated. Board Members in Attendance: Rebecca Gonzales Kathleen Hausenfluck Nelly Ramirez Rebecca Webber Board Members Absent: Chris Harris and Rebecca Bernhardt and William Kelly Staff in Attendance: Troy Gay, Chief of Staff, Austin Police Department Jasper Brown, Chief of Staff, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services Rob Vires, Chief of Staff, Austin Fire Department Public Communications - Citizens signed up to speak on agenda items only: There were no citizens signed up to speak. 1. Approval of Minutes – Commissioner Gonzales asked for comments/edits of the October 5, 2020 Public Safety Commission meeting minutes. Hearing no edits or corrections to the minutes, Commissioner Gonzales deemed the minutes approved. 1 a. Proposed Decommissioning and Reusing Land at Austin Police Department 2. OLD BUSINESS Headquarters (sponsors: Commissioner Gonzales and Webber) 3:25pm-3:55pm Connor Kenny introduced Pete Valdez and asked that he begin his presentation on what is the role of the Community Court and the type of services the court currently provides to the community. Pete commented the Community Court is a court of law, and in addition to the primary function is a social services provider. There are various services the Community Court provides: - Connor Kenny, Past Chair Planning Commission - Pete Valdez, Director of Downtown Austin Community Court Speakers: -Some of the homeless they encounter have a criminal background that go beyond a Class C Misdemeanor; which means they must be served in a different/higher court of law. - Community Court funds some support of 59 housing units where they can directly place homeless individuals. -In 2016 the Downtown Austin Community Court became a member of the HOST (Homeless Outreach Street Team) -Current wait list for case management is over 200 people What is the number of case managers needed to get 200 people off of the waiting list? (Webber) Response: 8-9 additional case managers would be needed (Pete Valdez) Pete introduced Alex Gale with City …
87TH STATE LEGISLATIVE AGENDA Intergovernmental Relations Office – Brie L. Franco, Officer TEXAS LEGISLATURE INCREASINGLY FOCUSED ON CITIES Total Bills Introduced Total Bills Passed City-Related bills introduced City-Related bills passed Year 76th-1999 77th-2001 78th-2003 79th-2005 80th-2007 81st-2009 82nd-2011 83rd-2013 84th-2015 85th – 2017 5,813 5,612 5,633 5,512 6,241 7,464 5,938 5,950 6,476 6,800 1,622 1,601 1,384 1,389 1,481 1,459 1,379 1,437 1,329 1,208 1,230+ 1,200+ 1,200+ 1,200+ 1,200+ 1,500+ 1,500+ 1,900+ 1,900+ 2,500+ 86th – 2019 7,324 1,429 2,300+ 130+ 150+ 110+ 105+ 120+ 120+ 160+ 220+ 220+ 294 338 • 54 % more City- related bills were passed between 2015 and 2019 • 182 % more City – related bills were passed between 2009 and 2019 12/3/2020 87th Legislative Agenda 2 LEGISLATIVE SESSION: IGRO ROLE In the 86th session • 3,970 Bills/JR’s were filed in last 10 business days before filing deadline, March 8th. (54%). • 7,324 bills read and analyzed by IGRO. • Over 2,500 bills were determined by IGRO to affect cities. • 1,296 Bills/JR’s required analysis/action by departments and IGRO. 12/3/2020 87th Legislative Agenda 3 TREND: ANTI-CITY TONE: STATE LEADERSHIP "I think a broad-based law by the state of Texas that says across the board, the state is going to pre-empt local regulations, is a superior approach“ –Governor Greg Abbott 1 "Our cities are still controlled by Democrats…and where do we have all our problems in America? …in our cities that are mostly controlled by Democrat mayors and Democrat city council… That's where you see street crime.“ -Lt. Governor Dan Patrick 2 1: “Abbott wants "broad-based law" that pre-empts local regulations” Texas Tribune, March 21, 2017 2: “Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick blames city governments for "all our problems in America" Texas Tribune, AUG. 4, 2017 POST-ELECTION UPDATE Republicans will control House and Senate in the 87th Session • Senate: 18 Republicans, 13 Democrats Democrats gained 1 seat, Republicans lost supermajority • House: 83 Republicans, 67 Democrats Same as 86thSession Austin / Travis Delegation Held Seats • Including hotly contested seats: Reps. Goodwin, Bucy, Zweiner, & Talarico will all be back ISSUES THAT WILL INFLUENCE THE 87TH SESSION TREND: TONE Politically Charged, Overarching Issues Influencing the 87th session • Electing a new Speaker: Rep. Dade Phelan? • Redistricting (Special Session)? • School Finance & Budget • COVID-19 12/3/2020 87th Legislative Agenda 6 87TH AGENDA: LEGISLATURE’S CITY-RELATED PRIORITY ISSUES Super Preemption Police Reform Preemption COVID Preemption Employees’ Rights …
Austin Police Department Public Safety Commission Citywide Crimes Against Persons, Property and Society Citywide Response Times and Calls for Service Calls for Service and Response Times by Council District Overtime Budget vs. Overtime Spent Overtime Hours by Rank Staffing December 7, 2020 Citywide-Crime Against Persons In 2019, APD transitioned to NIBRS per the FBI reporting requirements. Provided is the year-to-date comparison from the Chief’s Monthly Report posted on the portal, most recently reflecting October data. Crimes Against Persons included title codes previously categorized as violent crime. Citywide-Crimes Against Property Citywide-Crimes Against Society Citywide Response Times and Calls for Service FY 2020 + t n e g r u y c n e g r e m e ) 1 P + 0 P ( Total Calls Responded To Citywide Target June July August 08:10 09:17 08:34 08:49 25619 8,659 8,549 8,411 *Provide is FY2020 data for Urgent + Emergency response times by month (combined P0+P1 have a combine target of 8:10) Call Volume and Response Time April 1-June 30, 2020 (Q3) Council District Call Priority Totals All Calls For Average Response Time Council District Call Priority Totals All Calls For Average Response Time Council District Call Priority All Calls For Average Service Response Time Totals Council District Call Priority Totals All Calls For Average Response Time Council District Call Priority Totals All Calls For Average Council District Call Priority Response Time Totals All Calls For Average Response Time Council District Call Priority Totals All Calls For Average Response Time Council District Call Priority Totals All Calls For Average Response Time 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 9 9 9 9 Totals 10 10 10 10 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 Service 4,683 531 821 1,874 1,457 Service 9,718 992 1,638 4,003 3,085 Service 3,954 399 557 1,474 1,524 Service 14,364 889 1,856 4,819 6,762 Service 4,903 511 610 1,660 2,122 00:19:02 0:08:04 0:09:52 0:17:12 0:43:45 00:22:27 0:07:51 0:09:04 0:19:22 0:57:45 00:17:41 0:08:45 0:10:32 0:16:34 0:35:04 00:15:19 0:06:42 0:07:33 0:13:18 0:37:31 00:18:52 0:08:36 0:10:24 0:16:12 0:43:59 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 Service 10,668 1,258 2,018 3,914 3,476 9,465 978 1,551 3,396 3,540 Service 13,256 1,306 2,269 5,192 4,489 Service 13,058 1,493 2,533 5,419 3,612 Service …
Sworn Civilian Positive COVID Cases % Positive Cases Positive COVID Covered by WC % Covered by WC Employees Currently Off due to COVID Employees Previously Off due to COVID Total Employees Off due to COVID Employees given ADA Accommodations due to COVID Employees Who Received City Emergency Leave Employees Who Received City Emergency Leave due to Workers' Comp Exposure % Due to Workers' Comp Exposure Employees Who Received City Emergency Leave and Expanded FMLA for care of their Child(ren) 75 69% 54 72% 47 352 399 9 135 113 84% 114 34 31% 23 68% 13 118 131 19 110 60 55% 45 Total 109 100% 77 71% 60 470 530 28 245 173 71% 159
Versión en español a continuación. Special Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board December 4, 2020 Parks and Recreation Board to be held December 4, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (December 3, 2020 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the December 4, 2020 Parks and Recreation Board Meeting, members of the public must: • Call or email the board liaison at 512-974-6716 or sammi.curless@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. • Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. • Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. • Handouts or other information may be emailed to sammi.curless@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live • Reunión del Parks and Recreation Board December 4, 2020 La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (December 3, 2020 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-6716 or sammi.curless@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una …
