REGULAR MEETING of the ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL Monday, August 5, 2024, at 6:00 PM Virtual Meeting Members of the ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL may participate by video conference. Public comment will be allowed remotely via video conference or telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for participation. To register to speak, call or email lindsay.hutchens@austintexas.gov, 512-974-3788. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Chair – Stephanie Lemmo, Vice Chair – J Muzacz, Taylor Davis, Kristi-Anne Shaer, Monica Maldonado – Arts Commission Liaison CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA 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 Approve minutes of the Art in Public Places Panel Regular Meeting on July 1, 2024. 1. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. Discussion of Chair’s Report on new AIPP panelists by Stephanie Lemmo Discussion of Arts Commission Liaison Report on Action Items from July 15, 2024, Arts Commissions Meeting by Arts Commission Liaison Maldonado Discussion: AIPP Panel Liaisons for each new AIPP project Discussion: Review the Mid Design for Mexic-Arte Museum AIPP Project – Fidencio Duran and Angel Quesada 4. 5. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. ACTION: Approve the Final Design for the Dove Springs Health Facility AIPP Project – Amado Castillo III 7. 8. ACTION: Approve the AIPP Sites and Opportunities Plan for Austin-Bergstrom International Airport ACTION: Approve the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport AIPP Collections Management Policy UPDATE: New Artwork Loans and Deacessions by Sean Harrison Art in Public Places Staff Updates on Conservation, Current Projects, and Milestones STAFF BRIEFINGS 9. 10. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please contact Lindsay Hutchens at lindsay.hutchens@austintexas.gov or 512-974-3788 for additional information; TTY users' route through Relay Texas at 711.
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION August 5, 2024 at 4:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM #1101 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Public Safety Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Christi Vitela, 512- 974-2792, christi.vitela@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Timothy Ruttan, Vice Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Paul Hermesmeyer David Holmes AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Pierre Nguyễn Kristy Orr Angelica Reyes Michael Sierra-Arévalo Yasmine Smith The first five speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on June 3, 2024. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on July 1, 2024. 1. 2. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin Fire Department, including an update on allowing a single stairway for multifamily development up to five stories. Discussion of Workers’ Compensation insurance program with Public Safety Unions and City of Austin representatives. Update from Public Safety Commissioner on their attendance of the Austin Police Department Police Chief interview panel. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Approve a Recommendation to Council to provide funding for the SAFE Forensic Nursing Program. Approve the formation of a Collective Sex Crimes Response Model (CSCRM) Working Group to devise recommendations in support of the CSCRM’s project objectives until completion. WORKING GROUP UPDATES Update from Austin Police Department Training Academy Working Group and discussion on the review to date and plan. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Christi Vitela …
Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, June 3, 2024 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, June 3, 2024 The Public Safety Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Monday, June 3, 2024, at City Hall Building, Boards and Commissions Room, 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Ramírez called the Public Safety Commission Meeting to order at 4:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Paul Hermesmeyer David Holmes Angelica Reyes Michael Sierra-Arévalo Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Cory Hall-Martin Pierre Nguyễn Kristy Orr Timothy Ruttan PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Stephanie Ryan – Austin Police Academy and Change APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on May 6, 2024. The minutes from the meeting on 05/06/2024, were approved on Commissioner Bernhardt’s motion, Commissioner Hermesmeyer’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Nguyễn was off the dais. Commissioner Smith was absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services Department. Presentation by Angela Carr, EMS Division Chief, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services Department. 1 Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, June 3, 2024 3. Public Safety Departments Budget Presentations with Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services, Austin Fire Department and Austin Police Department and union representatives. Presentations by James Mason, Assistant Chief, Austin Police Department; Michael Bullock, President, Austin Police Association; Carlos Ledesma, Assistant Director, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services Department; Selena Xie, President, Austin EMS Association; Dr. Ronnelle Paulsen, Assistant Director, Austin Fire Department and Bob Nicks, President, Austin Fire Fighters Association. 4. Community Investment Budget Presentation with Equity Action and Austin Justice Coalition. Presentations by Kathy Mitchell, Senior Advisor, Equity Action and Chris Harris, Director of Policy, Austin Justice Coalition. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve a Recommendation for Fiscal Year 24-25 Public Safety Department Budgets. The following amendment was made by Commissioner Hermesmeyer and seconded by Commissioner Sierra-Arévalo. The amendment was to add the following to the Austin Fire Department’s Unmet Needs section: “$601,000 for two FTE positions to coordinate pursuit of national accreditation, approximately $300, 000 for FTE positions for shift commander aides, $1.9 million per year per apparatus for staff for two aerials (16 FTEs per apparatus) and a one-time $200,000 for equipment, and approximately $40,000 for the electronic medical records software for the Public Safety Wellness Center.” The amendment was approved on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Hall-Martin was off the dais. …
Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, July 1, 2024 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, July 1, 2024 The Public Safety Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Monday, July 1, 2024, at City Hall Building, Boards and Commissions Room, 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Ruttan called the Public Safety Commission Meeting to order at 4:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Timothy Ruttan, Vice Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Angelica Reyes Michael Sierra-Arévalo Yasmine Smith PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on June 3, 2024. Action was taken on the item but later reconsidered. The motion to approve minutes from the meeting on 06/03/2024 was made by Chair Ramírez, seconded by Commissioner Bernhardt failed on 4-0 vote. Commissioners Sierra-Arévalo and Smith abstained. Commissioners Hermesmeyer, Holmes, Nguyễn and Orr were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Public Safety Quarterly Report including update on the open data portal, Austin Police Department. Presentations were made by Chief Greenwalt, Assistant Chief, Austin Police Department and Monica Spiritas, Business Intelligence Consultant, Austin Police Department. 1 Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, July 1, 2024 3. Presentations by Austin Police Department, Austin Fire Department, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services and Fleet Mobility Services on Public Safety Vehicles. Presentation was made by Rick Harland, Assistant Director, Fleet Mobility Services. 4. Discussion of Forensic Nursing with representatives from The Safe Alliance (SAFE) and Sexual Assault Response and Resource Team (SARRT). Presentations were made by Nikhita Ved, Vice President of Community Services, SAFE and Shelli Eggers, managing attorney, Texas Legal Services and co-chair of Austin Travis County Sexual Assault Response. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discuss and approve the formation of an Austin Police Department Cadet Training Academy Recommendations Working Group. The motion to approve the formation of an Austin Police Department Cade Training Academy Recommendations Working Group tasked with reviewing the progress the APD Training Academy has made based on the Kroll report and recommendations by Office of Police Oversight, talking to stakeholder groups and bringing back possibly multiple recommendations to establish tracking and continuity was made by Chair Ramírez, seconded by Commissioner Smith and approved on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Hermesmeyer, Holmes, Nguyễn and Orr were absent. Chair Ramírez, Commissioners Smith and Sierra-Arévalo agreed to be part of the Working Group. 6. Approve the Public …
AUSTIN FIRE Public Safety Commission Meeting FY24 Q3 Assistant Chief Tom Vocke 1 S i n g l e S t a i r w a y Council Resolution No. 20240502-094 proposes an amendment to the 2024 International Building Code (IBC) to allow a single stairway for multifamily developments up to five stories. AFD, DSD and ATCEMS found the following potential safety risks: • Hindered Evacuation Tactics • • Obstructed Emergency Medical Services Insufficient and Aging Water Infrastructure in Residential Areas Proponents of the Resolution often cite Seattle as a successful use case. The "Seattle Special" was first allowed in the 1970' s because of excellent water supply, response times, emergency communications, and fire prevention and enforcement. Austin cannot match Seattle in two of the four categories (response and water supply). • Seattle has 1 ladder for every 2.7 engines. Austin has 1 ladder for every 3.8 engines • Seattle's fire arriving engine arrives within 4 minutes 76% of the time vs Austin’s 57% • Seattle's full first alarm arrives within 8 minutes 95% of the time vs Austin’s 12% • Seattle has "very good" hydrant infrastructure • Washington State Association of Fire Marshals has concerns of extending beyond Seattle 2 C r o w d S t r i k e O u t a g e o n J u l y 1 8 , 2 0 2 4 In the late evening hours on July 18th 2024, Fire Dispatch experienced CAD outage due to a faulty update to cyber security software (CrowdStrike) thru Windows operating devices. During the outage Fire Dispatch in collaboration with other COA agencies transitioned to a hybrid of limited CAD use with paper dispatching to continue operations. As a result, despite the technology challenges, not a single call for assistance was missed or dropped by AFD Dispatch. Incidents of note include two working box alarms, a vehicle rescue, a request for assistance for a cardiac arrest, and a wilderness taskforce. Command and Support teams were activated to assess and repair inoperable systems and coordinate resources. Within 7 hours all critical systems had been re-established. 3 N o w O p e n : S t a t i o n 1 • Station 1 reopened on July 30, 2024. • Engine 1 and Ladder 1 have been at 314 W 11th. • Engine 13 has been at Station 6 at 1705 S. Congress …
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION August 5, 2024 Date: Subject: SAFE Forensic Nursing Motioned by: Seconded by: WHEREAS, The Austin Public Safety Commission is tasked with providing recommendations to the Austin City Council which will be adopting the FY24-25 Budget in August 2024; and WHEREAS, in September 2019, the City Manager’s Office contracted the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF), in conjunction with the Women’s Law Project and the Wellesley Centers for Women, to undertake a comprehensive assessment of the way sexual assaults reported to the Austin Police Department (APD) are investigated and processed; and WHEREAS, sexual assault lawsuits were filed and settlements were approved for Smith et. al. vs City of Austin and Senko et. al. vs City of Austin; and WHEREAS, on November 14, 2022, the final PERF report was released, Austin Police Department (APD) Review, Reported Sexual Assault Comprehensive Evaluation, and included comprehensive findings and over one hundred recommendations; and WHEREAS, the Austin Police Department worked with the Austin/Travis County Sexual Assault Response and Resource Team (SARRT) to address the PERF recommendations and take actions, including revisions to APD policies and procedures; and WHEREAS, the Collective Sex Crimes Response Model (CSCRM) was established in early 2023 to coordinate the full response to the PERF report, and includes representatives from APD, SARRT, nonprofit and community organizations, survivors and survivor advocates; and WHEREAS, the CSCRM identified SAFE’s forensic nursing program1 as an additional funding consideration that would greatly impact its ability to make progress; and WHEREAS SAFE is critically short-staffed due to underfunding and below market compensation, not all sexual assault victims are able to have evidence collected and preserved 1 https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=424223 and receive the medical help they need, and in 2023, 144 victims were turned away and 56 were scheduled for a time later than their dispatch due to a lack of availability of nurses and advocates; and WHEREAS, SAFE (Stop Abuse for Everyone) and members of SAART briefed and provided materials2 to the commission on the forensic nursing program in July 20243; and WHEREAS, the Commission for Women passed a recommendation in support of both the CSCRM and SAFE Forensic Nursing Program in April 20244; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Public Safety Commission recommends that Austin City Council allocate investments in the FY24-25 Budget to fund $328,000 via Austin Public Health for forensic nursing compensation, to support additional positions and fund all forensic nursing staff at competitive market …
1. REGULAR MEETING of the COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS AUGUST 5, 2024 AT 6:30PM AUSTIN CITY HALL 301 W. 2nd ST. ROOM 1101 AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Gunjen Mittal, 512- 972-6104, gunjen.mittal@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Melissa Ortega, Chair Victor Martinez, Vice Chair Jose Caceres Aditi Joshi Kevin T. Countie Adrian De La Rosa Luis Osta Lugo Shweta Padmanabham CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first 10 speakers signed up to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS REGULAR MEETING on 2/5/2024. Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing by Rocio Villalobos, Program Manager with the Equity Office regarding updates on her work with Austin immigrant communities. DISCUSSION ITEMS Welcome new Commissioners to Commission on Immigrant Affairs. Presentation by Christian Duran from the Housing Department to present on 5-year federal funding plan to solicit input and discussion from Commissioners on spending priorities. Presentation by Amanda Rohlich from the Office of Sustainability to present an overview of the Austin/Travis County Food Plan and how to get involved by soliciting input and discussion from Commissioner. Discussion on recruiting new members to this Commission to fill remaining seats. DISCUSSION AND ACTION Discussion and approval of the nomination of a Commission on Immigrant Affairs member to the Joint Inclusion Committee. Review and discuss the scope of the Quality-of-Life Study working group and update membership. Current members of QOL Study workgroup are: Commissioners Aditi Joshi, Rennison Lalgee, Melissa Ortega, Victor Martinez and Adrian De La Rosa. Review and discuss the scope of Budget working group and update membership. Current members of the Budget workgroup are: Commissioners Melissa Ortega and Adnan Suleiman. Discussion and approval of recommendation on budget reporting for Commission on Immigrant Affairs. Discussion …
REGULAR MEETING of the MUSIC COMMISSION August 5, 2024, 6:30PM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS ROOM 1001, 301 W 2ND STREET, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Music Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Shelbi Mitchell, 512-974-6318, Shelbi.Mitchell@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Nagavalli Medicharla - Chair, Anne-Charlotte Patterson – Vice Chair, Oren Rosenthal – Parliamentarian, Scott Strickland – Secretary, Nelson Aguilar, Tami Blevins, Pedro Carvalho, Leonard Davila, Lauryn Gould, Cornice “Ray” Price Jr., Celeste Quesada CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA 1. Schivona Johnson representing Sunday Sessions ATX. Approve the minutes of the Music Commission Meeting on July 1, 2024. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Presentation on musical performance by ChicoSelfie Music Commission Live Performance participant and Shelbi Mitchell, Program Coordinator, Music & Entertainment Division. 3. 4. 6. 8. Live Music Fund collections update by Kim McCarson, Program Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, Economic Development Department. Update on the FY24 Austin Live Music Fund by Erica Shamaly, Division Manager, Music & Entertainment Division. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Update on live musical performances for Music Commission meetings by Vice Chair Patterson. Update from Land Use Working group by Vice Chair Patterson. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ITEMS 7. Approve recommendation regarding the Economic and Cultural District Framework Policy. Discussion and possible action on recommendation for City support for housing the current collection at Texas Music Museum following update from working group. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Shelbi Mitchell at the Economic Development Department, at 512-974-6318, Shelbi.Mitchell@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Music Commission, please contact Shelbi Mitchell at 512-974- 6318, Shelbi.Mitchell@austintexas.gov.
Date: 08.05.2024 [MUSIC COMMISSION] RECOMMENDATION 20240805-001 [ 008 is the agenda item number] Subject: City Support for Housing the current collection at Texas Music Museum following update from the working group Motioned By: Scott. C. Strickland Seconded By: The recommendation that the City of Austin Council Support the Texas Music Museum with Sustainable Commercial Housing, Storage, and funds for Operational Expenses based on findings from the Texas Music Museum Working Group 1. WHEREAS The Texas Music Museum has been critical to the sustainability of culture, historical recording, preservation, and elevation of both national breakout, local, and lesser-known artists - all with a cultural impact stemming from Texas of many genres and backgrounds1 2. WHEREAS since 1984 Dr. Clay Shorkey has dedicated his life to the collection of artifacts, some over 100 years old, to educate and provide tours to guests as a means of bringing awareness to Texas and the State’s diverse musical impact ranging from German to Mexican, to Blues and Gospel Music2 3. WHEREAS, the Texas Music Museum focuses on its local artists who have created a national movement not only through educational programming but also with complementary live performances depending on the subject matter of programming and/or exhibition2 4. WHEREAS, the Texas Music Museum is one of the tourist destination targets for patrons traveling to the City of Austin3 are at risk of being lost4 5. WHEREAS, the Texas Music Museum currently has many artifacts that are not climate-controlled and 6. WHEREAS, the Texas Music Museum can not sustain itself simply by applying for and being awarded with Cultural Funding Opportunities5 7. WHEREAS, the Texas Music Museum must receive help from the Economic Development Corporation’s Cultural Trust to be a long-term sustainable entity7 8. WHEREAS, the Texas Music Museum rent situation with Ebenezer Baptist Church is not fruitful for either party, and a new space must be found for the Museum to be Sustainable8 9. WHEREAS, the Music Commission is dedicated to the Preservation, Innovation, and Elevation of music in the Live Music Capital of the World9 10.WHEREAS, Because of the 40-year contribution made by the Texas Music Music Museum, along with the growth and sustainability models presented, The Music Commission recommends City Council in coordination with the Economic Development Corporation provide monetary and residential resources of at least 825,000.00 to sustain the economic growth of the Texas Music Museum under codeCity Municipal Cod§ 2-1-10910 1 of …
[MUSIC COMMISSION] COMMISSIONER’S REPORT 20240712-001 In reference to agenda Discussion Item #5 Date: 07.12.2024 Subject: Texas Music Museum Updates by Commissioner Scott Strickland - D8 This document will serve as an update to meetings and correspondence by the Texas Music Museum Music Commission Working Group, The Music Commission, and correspondence to City Council. About the Texas Music Museum “The Texas Music Museum was incorporated in 1984 and received its 501(c)3 tax-exempt status in 1985. In 1986 TMM won state recognition as an official State Sesquicentennial project, with the mission of highlighting the contributions of Texas musicians to the musical heritage of the nation and the world. To accomplish that mission TMM volunteers interview and photograph Texas musicians and collect and preserve artifacts, early photographs, documents, and reference materials having to do with the diverse traditions of Texas Music. TMM then uses these materials to present exhibits and educational programs that often incorporate musical performances, which are also documented in video and photography. The exhibits and programs encourage both youth and adults to participate actively in the enjoyment, appreciation and ongoing preservation of the state’s musical heritage”1 • Climate-controlled storage facility to house artifacts, some of which are over 100 years old and are currently not humidified or climate-controlled. Some artifacts include stringed and wind instruments, record players, and a media archive consisting of photographs, film, and video tape. • Dr. Shorkey revealed that the current rental situation which is currently about 2000 square feet is not only insufficient for their current operations, but that Dr. Shorkey also pays the rent to the The needs presented to the Music Commission East Austin Economic Development with his Social Security Check every month. It was indicated by TMM staff that the Creative Space’s grant they received in the amount of 43,000.00 went to put in 2 new Air conditioning units for their current operating space. • A presentation (attached to this document) requests a new commercial space preferably on the East side of Austin so they may continue to operate in the community in which they serve. They have all but ruled out wanting to be part of the convention center expansion, and a reluctant to join plans for blocks 16 and 18 unless they can have adequate operating space (13,300 Square feet is what is requested) • Current proposal (2) focuses on a three approach and part time Financial Analyst 1. Phase …
Texas Music Museum Business Summary I July 29, 2024 About the Organization The Texas Music Museum (TMM), established in 1984, has a rich history of preserving and promoting the diverse musical heritage of Texas. With the large collection of Texas music history, including rare recordings, sheet music, and over 100 original Texas musician interviews, and unique artifacts, the museum has been a cornerstone in celebrating and educating the public about the state's musical legacy for over 40 years. The Texas Music Museum educates visitors about Texas musical heritage through exhibits highlighting Texas music history and the contributions of African American and Mexican American musicians from East Austin and through out Texas. TMM collaborates with local musicians, Title I schools, senior centers, and institutions like Huston-Tillotson University to o er live performances, educational tours, and diverse cultural events. The museum's rich archive preserves the diverse history of Texas music by preserving invaluable artifacts and materials, and o ering educational programs for the community. Services Market Primary: Our target audience includes local community members, tourists visiting Austin, and music enthusiasts interested in Texas's musical heritage. Secondary: We also serve educational institutions, senior centers, and researchers interested in Texas music history. Annually, we host 5,000 to 6,000+ visitors, including tourists. Best Customers: Educators, students, historians, local musicians, and tourists passionate about music's cultural and historical aspects are our most engaged patrons. They attend events, participate in educational programs, and use our research archives. Planned Revenue Streams: Event Space Rental (upon moving to a new space) Donation Box, Donations (currently implemented with future plans) Annual Fundraisers (planned for the future) Grants (current and future plans) Corporate Sponsorships (future plans) Admission Fees (upon moving to a new space) Board and Management Clay Shorkey, PhD, Board President - Professor Emeritus- School of Social Work, The University of Texas at Austin Jason Mellard, PhD, Vice President - Director, Center for Texas Music History, Department of History, Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas Rudy Martinez, Treasurer - Coordinator, NTP Semiconductors, Retired, Austin, Texas Gina Bustos, Secretary - Elementary School Educator, Austin Independent School District Beulah Agnes Curry Jones EdD - Retired Dean of Fine Arts & Music, Huston Tillotson College, Austin, Texas Pamela Hart, MBA - Senior Program Manager, Jazz Vocalist, First Lady of Jazz, Austin, Texas Emmitt W Hayes, Jr- Independent Consultant and Intral Care Board, Austin and Travis County, Austin, Texas Louis Hicks, BFA, MFA - Consultant for …
07.01.2024 Joint Music & Arts Commissions Urban Core Land Use Working Group Recommendations for the Austin Convention Center Expansion Public Private Partnership (P3) Development & Site-wide Considerations The Joint Arts & Music Urban Core Land Use Working Group was formed to study and provide recommendations for City-involved real estate development. The Arts and Music Commissions recognize that land use planning is immensely critical to the sustainability and growth of Austin’s music and cultural arts economies. Working Group Members Lauryn Gould, Music Commissioner Acia Gray, Arts Commissioner Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Music Commission vice-chair Heidi Schmalbach, Arts Commission vice-chair Mark Gilbert, Arup Development Consultancy Gian Michael Piano, Presidium Real Estate Stefani Stanley, Kadence Twelve Productions Ryan Steglich, Steglich Consulting, Here Today Gone Tomorrow Convention Center Expansion The Austin Convention Center expansion is a tremendous The Austin Convention Center now has the opportunity investment of over $1 billion in public funds and a landmark to set itself apart and above competing facilities by downtown project. This endeavor holds tremendous leveraging and strengthening Austin’s status as a thriving potential for public benefits to Austin, including increased mecca for creativity, arts, music, and diverse culture. The tourism revenue, exceptional public spaces, and robust Joint Arts & Music Commissions Urban Core Land Use programming. City of Austin Music and Cultural grant Working Group provides the following recommendations programs are funded by Hotel Occupancy Taxes, which are to help guide expansion planning vision with the hope that directly impacted by Convention Center operations. Cultural the Austin Convention Center will become a unique world- and small business spaces are threatened by rising rents, class destination attracting visitors from across the US and but remain central to Austin’s iconic brand. the world. Convention Center Expansion Recommendations P3 Development: Vision • Cohesive master plan for the district that integrates building ground floor uses with the streetscape and public realm. • Experiential, enages with and heightens the surrounding urban environment. • Publicly accessible to draw locals and non- convention tourists in addition to convention attendees, including foot traffic from Rainey Street, Red River Cultural District, Palm District, and Ann & Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail. • Positioned to promote Austin culture and artists, and music • Authentic Austin experience Convention Center Expansion Recommendations P3 Development: Music Spaces • Record store featuring & promotion local artists and bands touring through Austin that week • Music lounges and stages (ABIA model) • Rehearsal spaces with …
MUSIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20240805-07 DRAFT Date: August 5, 2024 Subject: Economic and Cultural District Framework Motioned By: Seconded By: Recommendation The Music Commission recommends that City Council support the establishment of an Economic and Cultural District Framework Policy, as proposed by the Economic Development Department staff. Description of Recommendation to Council Currently the City of Austin lacks a holistic, consistent approach to the recognition and development of designated economic and cultural districts. The Economic Cultural District Framework Policy would: • Leverage economic benefits of concentrated activity in defined districts. • Provide clarity and support for small area planning, historic district designation, public improvement districts • Provide for meaningful and consistent support and resources for cultural districts established by City Council: Six Square, the 5th Street Mexican American Heritage Corridor, the Red River Cultural District, and the South Shore Cultural District. Rationale: • The Framework aims to leverage economic benefits of concentrated activity in defined districts. • Districts serve as tourist attractions, offering diverse experiences. • The Framework provides guidance for organizing and resourcing economic and cultural districts in • Well-defined districts support thriving commerce and cultural preservation. • Unified management, branding, programming, and improvements amplify economic impact and foster synergy among stakeholders Austin. Vote For: Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 0 Attest: Shelbi Mitchell 1 of 1
Overview of Workers Compensation at the City of Austin Public Safety Commission August 2024 1 History of Workers Compensation in Texas • A form of workers compensation started in Texas in 1913 or so, with many changes through the 100+ years of its existence in Texas. • What is it generally? • Workers Compensation (hereafter “WC”) provides benefits to workers that are injured or become disabled as a result of their job. • Texas is the only state where WC is optional for an employer, though it is mandatory for public employers and those entities that have a contract with a public employer. 2 Workers Compensation at the City of Austin • Most private companies pay an insurance company an annual premium to handle their WC claims, much like they pay for car insurance and liability insurance. • If you meet the eligibility requirements to be self-insured in Texas, you can provide WC insurance without purchasing private insurance. • Unlike most private entities that go out and purchase WC insurance, and most public entities in Texas do not purchase private WC insurance, they are instead self-insured. • Self insured employers have the same rights and responsibilities as those that purchase private insurance. 3 Workers Compensation at the City of Austin • The City of Austin is self insured for WC for its employees. • While most Cities in Texas are self insured, there are still administrative logistics that are very detailed that must be complied with for processing worker’s compensation claims. • There are various 3rd Party Administrators (hereafter “TPA”) that provide an expertise in processing WC claims, and the City has had various TPA’s process WC claims over the years. • The current TPA for the City of Austin is “Sedgwick”. 4 Workers Compensation at the City of Austin • At the City of Austin, Sedgwick is the TPA for all employees, not just the public safety personnel. • However, as is expected, WC claims are higher for the departments where more physical exertion is required as opposed to desk jobs. • Our highest raw number of claims comes from the public safety departments. 5 State of the current contract with Sedgwick • Our current contract with Sedgwick is set to expire in March of 2025, and the COA had conducted a RFP process to find a new TPA for a new multi year agreement. • However, we have …
MUSIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20240805-07 Vice Chair Patterson Seconded By: Commissioner Gould Economic and Cultural District Framework Date: August 5, 2024 Subject: Motioned By: Recommendation The Music Commission recommends that City Council support the establishment of an Economic and Cultural District Framework Policy, as proposed by the Economic Development Department staff. Description of Recommendation to Council Currently the City of Austin lacks a holistic, consistent approach to the recognition and development of designated economic and cultural districts. The Economic Cultural District Framework Policy would: • Leverage economic benefits of concentrated activity in defined districts. • Provide clarity and support for small area planning, historic district designation, public improvement districts • Provide for meaningful and consistent support and resources for cultural districts established by City Council: Six Square, the 5th Street Mexican American Heritage Corridor, the Red River Cultural District, and the South Shore Cultural District. Rationale: • The Framework aims to leverage economic benefits of concentrated activity in defined districts. • Districts serve as tourist attractions, offering diverse experiences. • The Framework provides guidance for organizing and resourcing economic and cultural districts in Austin. • Well-defined districts support thriving commerce and cultural preservation. • Unified management, branding, programming, and improvements amplify economic impact and foster synergy among stakeholders. Vote For: 8 Against: 0 Attest: Shelbi Mitchell Abstain: 0 Absent: 3 1 of 1
Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, August 5, 2024 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, August 5, 2024 The Public Safety Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Monday, August 5, 2024, at City Hall Building, Boards and Commissions Room, 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Ramírez called the Public Safety Commission Meeting to order at 4:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Paul Hermesmeyer David Holmes Pierre Nguyễn Kristy Orr Michael Sierra-Arévalo Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Timothy Ruttan, Vice Chair Yasmine Smith PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Carlos León Patrick Jones Sonja Burns APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on June 3, 2024. The minutes from the meeting on 06/03/2024, were approved on Commissioner Bernhardt’s motion, Commissioner Nguyễn’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Smith abstained. Commissioner Reyes was absent. 2. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on July 1, 2024. 1 Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, August 5, 2024 The minutes from the meeting on 07/01/2024, were approved on Commissioner Bernhardt’s motion, Commissioner Nguyễn’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Reyes was absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin Fire Department, including an update on allowing a single stairway for multifamily development up to five stories. The presentation was made by Tom Vocke, Assistant Chief, Austin Fire Department. 4. Discussion of Workers’ Compensation insurance program with Public Safety Unions and City of Austin representatives. The presentations were made by Deven Desai, Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer, Office of the City Auditor; Susan Sinz, Director of Human Resources, Human Resources Department; Bob Nicks, President, Austin Firefighters Association; Selena Xie, President, Austin EMS Association; Michael Bullock, President, Austin Police Association; Chris Juusola, Lieutenant, Austin Police Department; Dennis Ferris, President, Austin Police Retired Officers Association; and Dawn Hirsch, Firefighter, Austin Fire Department. 5. Update from Public Safety Commissioner on their attendance of the Austin Police Department Police Chief interview panel. Postponed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Approve a Recommendation to Council to provide funding for SAFE Forensic Nursing Program. The following amendment was made by Commissioner Smith and seconded by Commissioner Hermesmeyer. The amendment was to remove “for forensic nursing compensation” from the final clause. The amendment failed on a 4-5 vote. Those voting aye were Commissioners Hermesmeyer, Holmes, Sierra-Arévalo and Smith. Those voting nay were Chair Ramírez, Vice …
