COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, March 3, 2021 REGULER MEETING Wednesday, March 3, 2021 COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MINUTES The Commission for Women convened for a regular meeting on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 via videoconference. Chair Austen called the Commission Meeting to order at 9:06 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Rebecca Austen, Chair Flannery Bope, Vice Chair Tanya Athar-Jogee Amanda Lewis Neva Fernandez Diana Melendez Sarah Tober Commissioners Absent: Julia Cuba Lewis Juliana Gonzales Vacant: District 2 Staff in Attendance: April Shaw, Human Resources Department 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Consider approval of the minutes from the Commission for Women regular meeting on February 3, 2021. The minutes from the regular meeting on February 3, 2021 were approved on Chair Austen’s motion, Commissioner Fernandez’ second on a vote of 6-0, with Commissioner Lewis off the dais, and Commissioners Cuba Lewis and Gonzales absent. COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES 2. OLD BUSINESS Wednesday, March 3, 2021 a. Discussion and possible action regarding updated from the following working groups: i. Homelessness Discussion was held. No action was taken. Discussion was held. No action was taken. ii. Safety iii. Health Discussion was held. No action was taken. iv. Recognition of Equity for Women and Girls Discussion was held. No action was taken. b. Discussion and possible action regarding updates from the Joint Inclusion Committee. The motion to make a recommendation to the City Council regarding appointment of the APD Chief was made on Chair Austen’s motion, Commissioner Athar-Jogee’s second on a vote of 7-0, with Commissioners Cuba Lewis and Gonzales absent. c. Discussion and possible action regarding the recommendation for the City of Austin d. Discussion and possible action regarding Commission for Women Working Groups. FY2021 budget. Discussion was held. No action was taken. Discussion was held. No action was taken. 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to the City Council endorsing the City of Austin’s 2020 legislative agenda. The motion to make a recommendation to the City Council in support of the City of Austin’s 2020 legislative agenda was made on Chair Austen’s motion, Vice-Chair Bope’s Wednesday, March 3, 2021 COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES 4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS second on a vote of 6-0, with Commissioner Lewis off the dais, and Commissioners Cuba Lewis and Gonzales absent. The Commission requested a future agenda item from EMS regarding the community health program for people experiencing homelessness. The Commission …
Commission for Women Working Group Membership Updated January 2021 Homelessness Tanya Athar-Jogee Rebecca Austen Flannery Bope Sarah Tober Safety Health Neva Fernandez Juliana Gonzales Amanda Lewis Tanya Athar-Jogee Flannery Bope Juliana Gonzales Diana Melendez Recognition of Equity for Women and Girls Julia Cuba Lewis Dyana Limon-Mercado Diana Melendez Sarah Tober
MEMORANDUM March 15, 2021 Transition of Commissions Jannette Goodall, City Clerk Joya Hayes, Human Resources and Civil Service Director TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: The purpose of this memo is to notify you of the Boards and Commissions transitioning from the Human Resources Department to the Civil Rights Office (CRO). Beginning with the May 2021 meetings, four (4) of the six (6) City of Austin Boards and Commissions with liaisons in the Human Rights Department will transition to the newly-formed Civil Rights Office. The CRO focuses on protecting individual's civil rights. This Office ensures compliance with local, state, and federal laws through enforcement. CRO will advance the City’s non-discrimination efforts and promote outreach, education, and awareness events for both businesses and community stakeholders. The Equal Employment and Fair Housing Office is now part of CRO and conducts outreach and investigations on employment and housing discrimination. As the duties of the CRO are more community-focused, the following Commissions align more appropriately with the work of this office: Commission for Women - Prioritizes womens’ quality of life so that Austin becomes the most equitable city in the nation for women and girls. Commission on Veterans Affairs - Serves as an advisory body concerning the wellbeing of military veterans in the Austin area. Human Rights Commission - Advises and consults on all matters involving race, color, disability, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or age and devises practices to promote equal opportunity. Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities - Encourages, assists and enables persons with disabilities to participate in the social and economic life of the City and achieve maximum personal independence. The Commission complies with and follows the rules and laws of the Americans with Disabilities Act. HRD will maintain the Firefighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Services Personnel Civil Service Commission and the Municipal Civil Service Commission. The City of Austin’s first Civil Rights Officer, Carol Johnson, will be introduced to each Commission as the Executive Liaison at an upcoming meeting. Jonathan Babiak currently serves as Staff Liaison to the Human Rights Commission. Officer Johnson has assigned Mr. Babiak to assume this assignment for the remaining three Commissions. As we transition from providing support to these commissions, HRD would like to thank the Office of the City Clerk, the Commissions and Commissioners, and our HRD staff for their service to these Commissions. Cc: Commission for Women – Rebecca Austen, Chair; …
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN RECOMMENDATION 20210407-03e Date: April 7, 2021 Subject: Menstrual Hygiene Day May 28th Motioned By: Rebecca Austen Seconded By: Flannery Bope Recommendation to Council WHEREAS, the Commission for Women (“Commission”) of the City of Austin (“City”) serves as an advisory body that advocates for and inspires the City Council (“Council”) and City Manager to prioritize women’s quality of life, so that Austin becomes the most equitable city in the nation for women and girls; and WHEREAS, the average woman has her period for 2,535 days of her life, which is about seven years, and will spend about $18,000 on menstrual products. Tampons and pads are subject to sales tax and not covered by food stamps. For women below the poverty line, this means they may go without menstrual products, which may lead to missed work and school; and WHEREAS, Menstrual Hygiene Day was initiated by the German-based NGO WASH United in 2014 as a global day of action, focusing on what women and girls need to manage their periods safely, hygienically, with confidence and without shame; and WHEREAS, on average, women and girls menstruate for 5 days per month, and the average duration of a menstrual cycle is 28 days. Hence Menstrual Hygiene Day is celebrated on May 28 (5/28), NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Commission recommends that the Council declare May 28 as “Menstrual Hygiene Day” in Austin to highlight menstrual equity issues faced by women and girls living in Austin and beyond. Date of Approval: April 7, 2021 Record of the vote: Unanimous on a 8-0 vote, with one commissioner off the dais, and two commissioners absent. Attest: April E. Shaw April Shaw, Staff Liaison 1
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, April 7, 2021 REGULER MEETING Wednesday, April 7, 2021 COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MINUTES The Commission for Women convened for a regular meeting on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 via videoconference. Chair Austen called the Commission Meeting to order at 9:03 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Rebecca Austen, Chair Flannery Bope, Vice Chair Tanya Athar-Jogee Julia Cuba Lewis Juliana Gonzales Amanda Lewis Diana Melendez Hemali Patel Josie Serrata Commissioners Absent: Neva Fernandez Sarah Tober Vacant: None Staff in Attendance: April Shaw, Human Resources Department 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Consider approval of the minutes from the Commission for Women regular meeting on March 3, 2021. The minutes from the regular meeting on March 3, 2021 were approved on Commissioner Gonzales’ motion, Commissioner Cuba Lewis’ second on a vote of 9-0, with Commissioners Fernandez and Tober absent. COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES 2. OLD BUSINESS Wednesday, April 7, 2021 a. Discussion and possible action regarding updated from the following working groups: i. Homelessness Discussion was held. No action was taken. Discussion was held. No action was taken. ii. Safety iii. Health Discussion was held. No action was taken. iv. Recognition of Equity for Women and Girls Discussion was held. No action was taken. Committee. Discussion was held. No action was taken. FY2021 budget. Discussion was held. No action was taken. b. Discussion and possible action regarding updates from the Joint Inclusion c. Discussion and possible action regarding the recommendation for the City of Austin d. Discussion and possible action regarding Commission for Women Working Groups. The motion to add Commissioner Patel to the Health Working Group was made on Chair Austen’s motion, Vice Chair Bope’s second on a vote of 8-0, with Commissioner Serrata off the dais, and Commissioners Fernandez and Tober absent. 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action regarding election of a Chair of the Commission for Women. The motion to re-elect Chair Austen as Chair of the Commission for Women was approved on Commissioner Gonzales’ motion, Commissioner Cuba Lewis’ second, on a COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, April 7, 2021 vote of 8-0 with Commissioner Serrata off the dais, and Commissioners Fernandez and Tober absent. b. Discussion and possible action regarding election of a Vice-Chair of the Commission for Women. The motion to re-elect Vice-Chair Bope as Vice-Chair of the Commission for Women was approved on Commissioner Gonzales’ motion, Commissioner Cuba Lewis’ second, …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION SITE PLAN EXTENSION REVIEW SHEET ZAP HEARING DATE: Apri 6, 2021 COUNCIL DISTRICT: JURISDICTION: ETJ NA SP-2015-0507D(T2) Travaasa Improvements Phase 2 CASE NUMBER: PROJECT NAME: ADDRESS OF SITE: 13500 FM 2769 Road WATERSHED: APPLICANT/ OWNERS: Lake Travis (Rural) Solidago, LLC (512) 493-3668 13500 FM 2769 Austin, Texas 78641 AGENT: Richard G. Crouch, PE. Cunningham/Allen, Inc. 3103 Bee Cave Road, Suite 202 Austin, Texas 78746 (512) 4327-3880 (512) 974-3338 Randall.Rouda@austintexas.gov CASE MANAGER: Randall Rouda EXISTING ZONING: ETJ PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: Note: This hearing was continued from March 16, 2021 to allow time for discussions between the applicant and adjacent property owners. The applicant is requesting a three-year extension to a previously approved site plan. The approved site plan includes the construction of six new hotel/motel units, and six buildings accessory to personal improvement services. All of the occupiable buildings have been completed along with the water quality and drainage detention facilities. The applicant is seeking to continue the project to preserve options for corrections and/or revisions to the approved site plan to accommodate potential increases in the capacity of the facility. The project was originally set to expire on December 19, 2019. Staff approved a one year extension to December 19, 2020 and the Mayor’s orders with regard to pandemic response extended the approval to December 31, 2021. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval to extend this site plan permit by three years, from December31, 2021 to December 31, 2024 based on LDC Section 25-5-62(C)(1)(c) (code sections provided below). The applicant has provided a letter explaining details of the construction completed thus far; this letter is included in this backup. 25-5-63(C) Extension of released site plan by the Land Use Commission: “the Land Use Commission may extend the expiration date of a released site plan beyond the date established by this chapter if the Land Use Commission determines that the request complies with the requirements for extension by the director under 25-5-62 (Extension of Released Site Plan by Director).” 25-5-62(C) The director may extend the expiration date of a released administrative site plan one time for a period of one year if the director determines that there is good cause for the requested extension; and “ (1) the director determines that: 1 of 12B-1 2 of 12B-1 C U N N I N G H A M | A L L E N , I N C . …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8J-2008.0168.4A SUBDIVISION NAME: Entrada Phase 5 A Small Lot Subdivision AREA: 53.427 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Lennar Homes of Texas Land and Construction, Ltd. (Kevin Z.A.P. DATE: 4/6/2021 LOT(S): 148 Pape) AGENT: Carlson, Brigance &Doering, Inc. (Brendan McEntee) ADDRESS OF SUBDIVISION: Louris Lane GRIDS: P-34, Q-34 WATERSHED: Gilleland Creek COUNTY: Travis JURISDICTION: 2-Mile ETJ MUD: N/A EXISTING ZONING: N/A PROPOSED LAND USE: Single Family, Water Quality and Drainage, Greenbelt ADMINISTRATIVE WAIVERS: N/A VARIANCES: None SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be provided on all internal streets. DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for approval of Entrada Phase 5 A Small Lot Subdivision consisting of 148 lots on 53.427 acres. Water and wastewater will be provided by the City of Austin. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommends approval of this final plat. This plan meets all applicable County, State and City of Austin LDC requirements. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Sarah Sumner Email address: sarah.sumner@traviscountytx.gov PHONE: 512-854-7687 1 1 of 8B-2 Carlson, Brigance & Doering, Inc. 2 of 8B-2 A L E X A N D E R W A L T E R S S U R V E Y N O . 6 7 , A B S T R A C T N O . 7 9 1 Carlson, Brigance & Doering, Inc. 3 of 8B-2 Carlson, Brigance & Doering, Inc. 4 of 8B-2 Carlson, Brigance & Doering, Inc. 5 of 8B-2 Carlson, Brigance & Doering, Inc. 6 of 8B-2 Carlson, Brigance & Doering, Inc. 7 of 8B-2 Entrada Phase 5 Final Plat Location Map 8 of 8B-2
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET LUC DATE: 4/6/2021 CASE NO.: C8J-2018-0091.2A SUBDIVISION NAME: Turners Crossing North Phase 2 AREA: 100.665 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Meritage Homes of Texas, LLC (Matthew Scrivener) AGENT: Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. (Jacob Kondo) ADDRESS OF SUBDIVISION: Approx. FM 1327 at N Turnersville Road GRIDS: G-8 WATERSHED: Rinard Creek COUNTY: Travis LOT(S): 304 JURISDICTION: 2-Mile ETJ MUD: N/A EXISTING ZONING: N/A PROPOSED LAND USE: Single Family, Commercial, Drainage, Landscape, Park ADMINISTRATIVE WAIVERS: N/A VARIANCES: None SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be provided on all internal streets. DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for approval of Turners Crossing North Phase Two Subdivision consisting of 304 lots on 100.665 acres. Water and wastewater will be provided by the City of Austin. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommends approval of this final plat. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Sarah Sumner Email address: sarah.sumner@traviscountytx.gov PHONE: 512-854-7687 1 1 of 10B-3 Turner’s Crossing North Phase 2 Location Map 2 of 10B-3 3 of 10B-3 4 of 10B-3 5 of 10B-3 6 of 10B-3 7 of 10B-3 8 of 10B-3 9 of 10B-3 10 of 10B-3
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8-2019-0185.0A COMMISSION DATE: April 6, 2021 SUBDIVISION NAME: Armadillo Parks resubdivision ADDRESS: 901 and 906 Armadillo Road APPLICANT: David Cox (Verde Ville, LLC) AGENT: George Gonzalez (Genesis 1 Engineering Co.) ZONING: SF-3-NP (single family residence) NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: Garrison Creek AREA: 0.703 acre (30,642 sf) LOTS: 5 COUNTY: Travis DISTRICT: 2 WATERSHED: Gilliland Creek JURISDICTION: Full Purpose SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be constructed along Armadillo Road, Cooper Lane and Antelope Circle. VARIANCES: none DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of Armadillo Parks, a resubdivision of Lots 1 and 2, Big White Cloud Subdivision, comprised of 5 lots on 0.703 acre (30,642 sf). The plat does not comply with the criteria for approval in LDC 25-4-84(B). Staff recommends approval subject to the conditions listed in the attached comment report. An application that has been approved with conditions may be updated to address those conditions until the application expires. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the plat, subject to the conditions listed in the comment report dated March 31, 2021, and attached as Exhibit C. CASE MANAGER: Steve Hopkins PHONE: 512-974-3175 E-mail: steve.hopkins@austintexas.gov ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Vicinity map Exhibit B: Proposed plat Exhibit C: Comment report dated March 31, 2021 1 of 7B-4 2 of 7B-4 3 of 7B-4 4 of 7B-4 CITY OF AUSTIN –DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT SUBDIVISION APPLICATION – MASTER COMMENT REPORT CASE NUMBER: UPDATE: CASE MANAGER: C8-2019-0185.0A U5 Steve Hopkins PHONE #: 512-974-3175 PROJECT NAME: LOCATION: Armadillo Parks - Resubdivision 901 ARMADILLO RD SUBMITTAL DATE: FINAL REPORT DATE: March 22, 2021 March 31, 2021 STAFF REPORT: This report includes all staff comments received to date concerning your most recent subdivision application submittal. The comments may include requirements, recommendations, or information. The requirements in this report must be addressed by an updated submittal. The subdivision application will be approved when all requirements from each review discipline have been addressed. If you have any questions, concerns or if you require additional information about this report, please contact your case manager at the phone number listed above or by using the contact information listed for each reviewer in this report. Any change to the plan/plat shall not cause noncompliance with any applicable code or criteria. In addition, any change to the plat may trigger new comments. UPDATE DEADLINE INFORMATION (LDC 25-4-56; 25-4-82): All comments must be addressed by filing an updated submittal prior to the update deadline …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET LOT(S): 5 COUNTY: Travis JURISDICTION: Full (Gemsong Ryan, P.E.) Z.A.P. DATE: April 6, 2021 (Mark P. Sealy) CASE NO.: C8-2019-0053.0A SUBDIVISION NAME: Wells Branch Commercial Lots, Section One AREA: 11.187 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Sealy Heatherwilde, LP AGENT: Jones-Carter, Inc. ADDRESS OF SUBDIVISION: 801 W. Wells Branch Parkway WATERSHED: Harris Branch EXISTING ZONING: GR NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: Mueller PROPOSED LAND USE: Commercial VARIANCES: none DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of the Wells Branch Commercial Lots, Section One Subdivision composed of 5 lots on 11.187 acres. The applicant is proposing a 5 lot subdivision for commercial uses. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the case, the plat meets applicable State and City of Austin LDC requirements. CASE MANAGER: Cesar Zavala Email address: cesar.zavala@austintexas.gov ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Vicinity map Exhibit B: Proposed plat PHONE: 512-974-3404 1 of 4B-6 Legend Street Labels 0.4 0 0.22 0.4 Miles NAD_1983_StatePlane_Texas_Central_FIPS_4203_Feet Date Printed: This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey. This product has been produced by the City of Austin for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness. CASE NO.: C8-2019-0053.0A SUBDIVISION NAME: Wells Branch Commercial Lots, Section One 1: 13,958 Notes 2 of 4B-6 Texas Board of Professional Engineers Registration No. F-439 Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying Registration No. 10046101 3100 Alvin Devane Boulevard, Suite 150 Austin, Texas 78741 512.441.9493 3 of 4B-6 ’ ’ – Texas Board of Professional Engineers Registration No. F-439 Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying Registration No. 10046101 3100 Alvin Devane Boulevard, Suite 150 Austin, Texas 78741 512.441.9493 4 of 4B-6
Regular Meeting of the Zoning and Platting Commission April 6, 2021 Zoning and Platting Commission to be held April 6 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers, including applicants and representatives, must register in advance (Day before the scheduled meeting, April 5 2021 by noon. ) To speak remotely at the April 6 2021 Zoning and Platting Commission Meeting, residents must: Preferably email Commission Liaison, Andrew Rivera at andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov or call 512-974-6508 (the day before the meeting). The following information is required: 1. The speaker name. 2. Item number(s) they wish to speak on. 3. Whether they are for/against/neutral. 4. Mailing address. 5. Telephone number. Must be the number that will be used to call-in. Failure to provide the required information by noon April 5, 2021 shall render a request null and void. automatically roll over. A registered speaker may not sign up another speaker. Previous registration on an item does not •Once a request to register to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call with additional information regarding the call in process. •Handouts or other information must be emailed to andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov by 1:00 PM Tuesday April 6 2021. This information will be provided to Commission members in advance of the meeting. •Residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Time Allotment: Speakers: 3 minutes. Applicant: 6 minutes and 3 minutes rebuttal. Postponement requests must be submitted to the case manager and Andrew Rivera by 5PM Monday, April 5, 2021 Reunión de la Comisión de Zoning and Platting Fecha 6 de abril de 2021 La Comisión de Zoning and Platting se reunirá el 6 de abril de 2021 modificaciones de distanciamiento soial. Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en 512-974-6508 andrew.rivera@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunion, 5 de abril de 2021 . ) 1. El nombre del orador. 2. Número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar. 3. Si están a favor / en contra / neutrales. 4. Dirección postal. 5. Número de teléfono. Debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar a la persona que desea hablar. Si la información solicitada no se envía antes del mediodía del …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8-2018-0043.2A COMMISSION DATE: April 6, 2021 SUBDIVISION NAME: Parkside Section 1 at Wildhorse Ranch ADDRESS: 9936-1/2 Lindell Lane APPLICANT: Forestar Group AGENT: BGE, Inc. (Pablo Martinez) AREA: 37.39 acres COUNTY: Travis VARIANCES: None DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: ZONING: PUD NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: N/A LOTS: 145 DISTRICT: 1 WATERSHED: Decker and Gilleland Creeks JURISDICTION: Full Purpose SIDEWALKS: Sidewalks will be constructed along the subdivision side of Lindell Lane and along both sides of all proposed, internal streets. The request is for the approval of Parkside Section 1 at Wildhorse Ranch, a final plat from an approved preliminary plan, comprised of 145 lots on 37.39 acres The plat does not comply with the criteria for approval in LDC 25-4-84(B) and staff recommends disapproval for the reasons listed in the attached comment report. An application that has been disapproved with reasons may be updated to address those reasons until the application expires. If the applicant submits an update to address the reasons for disapproval, that update will be presented to the Land Use Commission within fifteen days of submittal. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends disapproval of the plat for the reasons listed in the comment report dated April 1, 2021 and attached as Exhibit C. CASE MANAGER: Jennifer Bennett-Reumuth PHONE: 512-974-9002 E-mail: jennifer.bennett-reumuth@austintexas.gov ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Vicinity map Exhibit B: Proposed plat Exhibit C: Comment report dated April 1, 2021 B-51 of 12 0 9 H W Y 2 M A 1 4 : 5 4 : 0 1 0 2 0 2 / 3 2 / 0 1 : d e t t o P l i i I I \ l i ) L ( 1 1 x 5 . 8 : t u o y a L g w d . 1 e s a h P - p a M y t i n c V e s r o h d W S T B H X E _ 5 0 \ D D A C _ 3 0 \ P F 1 h P A d o P - e s r o h d W 0 0 - 7 8 9 7 \ r a t s e r o F E G B e v i r l i \ \ i \ D e n O e c d u g a \ s r e s U i \ : C O …
April 6, 2021 Travaasa Improvements Phase II-SP-2015-0507D CAI No. 706.0301 City of Austin Development Services Department 505 Barton Springs Road Austin, Texas 78704 RE: Site Plan Extension Request To Whom It May Concern: Please accept this letter as our formal request to withdraw the application for a Site Plan Extension for the above-referenced site plan. Pursuant to recent discussions with staff, it has been determined that the current site plan is complete, and therefore; not subject to expire and an extension will not be required in order to process future contemplated revisions to add villas. Should you have any questions or require additional information, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, CUNNINGHAM-ALLEN, INC. Richard G. Couch, P.E. Associate E:\7060103\_Documents\3 Design\_CAI Reports\706.0103_ Extension Withdrawal Letter.doc
April 6, 2021 Zoning and Platting Commission Meeting Question and Answer Report B-1 Vice-Chair Barrera Ramirez: Why don't they just close out the project and revise/amend the site plan when they are ready? What are the benefits of a site plan extension? Is it only that they get to take advantage of those regulations that were in place when they originally got the development approved and they are concerned that when they are ready to build, the regulations will be stricter? Response: Pending Commissioner King / Staff response in red: 1. What specific changes (additional lodges, additional square footage, parking, traffic, water, wastewater, utilities, etc.) are associated with this request for a three-year extension to the site plan expiration date? Response: The applicants have stated that their purpose in requesting the extension of time is to allow an opportunity to revise the site plan to add additional development. They have not disclosed (and may not have decided) the specifics of any changes they may request. Just today, we received a map (attached) showing the potential location of any additional development. Note that no changes in the approved plan are permitted with an extension of time. If changes are needed, a separate correction, revision, or subsequent Site Plan would be required. 2. What impacts will the changes have on drainage, well water, water quality, environment, parking, traffic, and utilities? Response: In the event the applicants apply for a Site Plan Revision, the application would be circulated to the same review disciplines who would review a new application in the same location. To address your specific questions: Drainage: Addressed by Drainage Engineering Reviewer. Well water/groundwater quantity: Not reviewed by City Staff as there are no applicable code sections. Water Quality: Addressed by Water Quality Reviewer. Environment: Addressed by Environmental Reviewer to the extent City of Austin regulations apply. In the ETJ, such reviews are more limited than in the Full Jurisdiction. Parking: Addressed by Transportation Reviewer, however, the parking requirements of the LDC do not apply in the ETJ. Traffic: Addressed by the Transportation and Austin Transportation Department reviewers. Again, most City regulations do not apply in the ETJ. Utilities: Addressed by reviewers from Austin Water and Austin Energy. Note that Site Plan applications in the ETJ are also reviewed by Travis County staff for compliance with their development ordinances. 3. What criteria does staff use to determine if a site plan …
MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING AGENDA Members: Eliza May, Chair (Renteria) Lena Banks (Harper-Madison) Shiller Liao (Tovo) Tina Cannon (Kitchen) Reginald Worlds, Vice Chair (Pool) Usha Boddapu (Flannigan) Ahmed Moledina (Alter) VACANT (Garza) Barbra Boeta (Adler) Daniel Berner (Ellis) VACANT (Casar) CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Any 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. NEW BUSINESS For discussion and possible action on recommendations to City Council (City Code § 2-1-163(B)) regarding the following: a. Director’s Updates and Announcements with discussion and possible action (5 minutes) b. Discussion and appropriate action regarding a presentation on the contractor payment process improvements being made by the Public Works Department (30 minutes) 3. OLD BUSINESS For discussion and possible action on recommendations to City Council (City Code § 2-1-163(B)) regarding the following: a. Discussion and appropriate action regarding information on the City’s MBE/WBE participation and usage; and the use of a Personal Net Worth (PNW) and the Economic Disadvantage definition in the MBE/WBE Procurement Program. (45 minutes) b. Discussion and appropriate action regarding the prospect of a resolution supporting the inclusion of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender-Owned Businesses in the City’s procurement process. (45 minutes) c. Update on the Disparity Study with discussion and appropriate action (10 minutes) d. Monthly update on the 1) Council Awards; 2) Third Party Project; 3) Request for Change (RFC); and 4) Certification Roll. (10 minutes) 4. 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 (512) 974-9108 or nakia.james@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the MBE/WBE and Small Business Procurement Program Advisory Committee, contact Nakia James at (512) 974-9108 or nakia.james@austintexas.gov the meeting date. Please contact Nakia James at Page 1 of 1
Developer Project Name AA H A/NA WBE AA H A/NA WBE Contract Amount SMBR Contact Sponsor Dept. Project Status % Expensed Incentive Amount Expenditures to Date Contact Name (May extend past project completion date) Project Completion Date Consultant/ Contractor Project Type/ Phase Goal Type: C=Contract or P=Project Specific SMALL MINORITY BUSINESS RESOURCES DEPARTMENT ACTIVE THIRD PARTY - APRIL 2021 PROJECT GOALS CURRENT PARTICIPATION (Goals Met to Date) MBE WBE MBE WBE CAAICON Q2 Stadium (Austin FC) Mike Rock Land Use Agreement 7/1/2021 Gensler Sports Design P 1.22% 2.90% 3.48% 3.72% 0.00% 22.41% 2.28% 3.96% $5,306,272.00 $4,709,439.34 Austin Stadco (formally Precourt Sports Venture (PSV)) Design- Miscellaneous P 1.22% 2.90% 3.48% 3.72% 0.00% 7.27% 0.81% 4.08% $1,392,517.60 $1,274,407.41 P 0.65% 1.90% 1.24% 0.91% 0.02% 0.73% 0.00% 3.69% $50,375,054.00 $49,212,809.11 P 2.04% 3.86% 0.16% 6.06% 0.00% 0.00% 1.58% 2.32% $7,956,908.00 $7,547,573.61 P 1.83% 4.70% 1.20% 1.80% 10.97% 0.30% 0.00% 1.54% $59,260,106.00 $58,058,040.52 Austin Commercial P 2.93% 2.89% 0.58% 1.13% 2.54% 6.26% 0.00% 0.54% $37,772,928.09 $37,081,302.68 Construction in progress 88.75% Construction in progress 91.52% Construction in progress 97.69% Construction in progress 94.86% Construction in progress 97.97% Construction in progress 98.17% P 1.73% 1.49% 1.00% 2.08% 0.07% 1.35% 0.00% 0.00% $13,011,547.46 $11,241,415.35 Jolene Cochran EDD Construction in progress 86.40% P 1.69% 1.51% 1.00% 2.05% 0.14% 0.00% 14.16% 0.25% $15,565,318.00 $11,060,441.70 Construction in progress 71.06% Greenwater Block 185 Misc D Trammell Crow C 2.90% 9.00% 4.90% 15.80% 0.00% 0.00% 72.70% 12.33% $284,925.86 $242,281.77 Design in progress 85.03% 4/1/2022 Green Water Treatment Plant Block 185 D STG Design P 2.90% 9.00% 4.90% 15.80% 0.00% 0.45% 0.24% 4.53% $3,695,217.96 $3,176,200.52 Design in progress 85.95% 6/1/2022 Greenwater Block 185-C DPR Construction C 2.70% 9.70% 2.30% 13.80% 0.00% 0.24% 0.01% 0.00% $244,493,758.84 $97,574,145.47 Trammell Crow Bryan Embrey/ Mark Fowler Construction in progress 39.91% 7/31/2022 Developer Agreement; Not applicable Greenwater Block 185 Misc D Trammell Crow 2.90% 9.00% 4.90% 15.80% 0.00% 0.00% 72.70% 12.33% $284,925.86 $242,281.77 Design in progress 85.03% 4/1/2022 Handel Architects/The KOR Group 2.90% 9.00% 4.90% 15.80% 0.00% 5.75% 0.30% 11.16% $2,039,345.00 $2,039,345.00 Design in progress 100.00% 3/1/2021 Green Water Block 188 Austin Commercial C 2.70% 9.70% 2.30% 13.80% 0.15% 1.24% 0.36% 2.03% $134,625,855.00 $128,756,167.72 Construction in progress 95.64% 3/1/2021 NOTE: Based on March 2021 expenditure reports. Projects are incentive based contracts approved by Council and managed by the Economic Development Department. Construction-RFP 1 Construction-RFP 2 Construction-RFP 3 Construction-RFP 4 Construction-RFP 5 Construction-RFP 6 Professional (Block 185 Misc D) …
CITY OF AUSTIN PUBLIC WORKS Contractor Payment Process Improvement MBE/WBE Advisory Committee April 6, 2021 Agenda Contractual Requirements Finance Team Overview Our Journey for Improvement Deep Dive Into Processes Collaboration Continuous Improvement Where We Are Today Questions City of Austin | Public Works Department 1 Construction Contract Payment Provisions Article 14 of the General Conditions: Contractor can submit no more frequently than once per month Information Contractor to Submit: • Payment Application • Materials on Hand • • Updated Schedule • Updated Redline As-Builts Subcontractor Report City of Austin | Public Works Department 2 Construction Contract Payment Process How the Process Works: 1. Contractor submits a draft payment application for verification by Inspector 2. Contractor/Inspector agree on quantities and Materials on Hand (MOH) 3. 4. Contractor packages the following: Inspector verifies Contractor updated redline as-builts a) Cover Sheet b) MOH c) Deductions d) Contract Time Statement e) M/WBE Sub-K Schedule f) Inspector reviews/signs Inspection Supervisor reviews/signs 5. 6. 7. PM reviews/signs 8. PM submits to PWD Accounts Payable City of Austin | Public Works Department 3 Team Overview PWD Accounts Payable consists of two teams working together to ensure payments are processed timely for payment to vendors within 30 calendar days of a properly submitted invoice. PWD is responsible for processing payments for capital improvement projects for most City departments and three PWD operation funds. Project Accounting (PA) • • Audit of consultant coversheet and Intake of professional service invoices • invoice – rates, sequential payments, etc. Liaison for Project Manager approvals, payment issue resolution, and AP team. • Document areas for continuous improvement Intake of construction pay applications Payment processing in financial system Accounts Payable (AP) • • • Assist vendors with payment inquires • Liaison between PWD and Central Accounts Payable (CAP) • Document stale dated invoices and areas for continuous improvement City of Austin | Public Works Department 4 Our Journey for Improvement Oct 2018 Jan 2019 Feb 2019 Mar 2019 Apr 2019 Dec. 3 May 2019 Jun 2019 •Reviewed current processes starting with mail intake through AP and PA procedures •Collaborated with CAP to intake electronic invoices and changed methodology for assignment processing in PWD •Created resource accounts •Review of internal PWD finance processing reduce review timing and created a metric between teams •Established and escalation process to PWD management •Collaborated with PWD project management teams to reduce processing times •Coordinated with CCO and sponsor departments …
Solicitation No Cost Estimate Award Amount Prime MBE AA H A/NA WBE DBE SMBR Liaison Project Manager Dept Goals Met Type Laura Moreno Nicholas Sybille Austin Water Construction Council Date 1/27/2021 Jessica Oberembt Richard Duane Austin Energy 1/27/2021 Construction Yes Yes Cassidy Villegan Shobana Angia Public Works 1/27/2021 Yes Construction $125,000 $1,500,000 $6,477,749 Goal Information SG MG SG MG SG MG SG MG # 1 2 3 4 CLMC812 Prime Subs CLMC819 Prime Subs CLMC790 Prime Subs CLMC811 Prime Subs Ullrich WTP Low Service Pump Station Safety Improvements SEFBO Pipeline Bridge, Inc. (FA) Hsuequity, Inc. Decker Dam Slough Repairs (MH) Santa Clara Construction, Ltd. (MB) Avery's Lawn Care & Landscaping, LLC (MA) Benqwest, LLC (FW) S&R Investments, Inc. Non-M/WBE Subs Total Highland Park Water and Wastewater Improvements-Phase 2 (MH) Santa Clara Construction, Ltd. (MB) Earthco Landscape Construction, LLC (MA) Benqwest, LLC (FW) S&R Investments, Inc. (FW) Chlor-Serv, Inc. Non-M/WBE Subs Total Little Walnut Creek Flood Risk Reduction from Metric to Rutland PGC General Contractors, LLC (MB) Lewis Clark Trucking, LLC (MB) CVI Development, LLC (MH) Environmental Safety Services, Inc. (MH) Accurate Pavement Striping, LLC (MH) CGT AUS Inc dba C Garcia Trucking (MH) Roadwise Solutions, LLC (MA) Alpha Paving Industries, LLC (FN) KLP Commercial, LLC (FW) Jennifer Weems dba Jennifer Weems Photography (FH) Melendrez Trucking, LLC (FW) Environmental Survey Inc. dba Environmental Survey Consulting Non-M/WBE Subs Total Percent of "Met Goal" Awards for January 100.00% Percent of "Met Goal" Awards for FY21 To-Date 82.35% FY21 Council Awards Report January 2021 MBE/ WBE 5.00 5.00 5.00 Non Sub 4.86 4.86 31.13 31.13 29.49 29.49 1.88 1.99 1.99 1.60 1.61 1.61 1.61 1.83 0.06 1.77 7.14 6.00 3.69 0.09 0.35 0.59 0.20 0.21 0.21 0.39 0.40 0.40 1.82 1.87 1.87 1.23 1.25 0.94 0.31 5.60 0.41 0.15 0.80 0.74 4.47 4.63 1.62 5.60 2.13 2.18 95.00 91.06 65.61 56.27 $52,166 $49,558 $2,608 $1,322,546 $1,204,398 $29,054 $2,750 $24,750 $64,344 $5,891,883 $3,753,969 $92,354 $23,059 $53,875 $17,500 $1,781,126 $17,103,695 $9,542,695 $10,000 $300,000 $625,000 $15,000 $60,000 $100,000 $950,000 $70,000 $25,000 $135,000 $125,000 $5,000,000 $15,000,000 John W Smith Minda Sarmiento 1/27/2021 Yes Construction Watershed Protection Council Awards Report PAGE 1 OF 1 B= African American/ BlackH= Hispanic/ LatinoA/N= Asian/Asian/Native AmericanPTD= Participation To DateW= Caucasian/WhiteF= FemaleM= MaleNon-Sub= Subcontractor Not CertifiedSG= Solicitation GoalMG= Met GoalGFE= Good Faith EffortMBE/WBE=Combined GoalsUNK=Unknown Participation
SMBR Disparity Study Update MBE/WBE AND SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROCUREMENT PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE APRIL 6, 2021 Disparity Study Project Milestones 2 Contract Validation by Prime/Subs Department Executive Staff Sessions 96% Response Rate 8 Departments Stakeholder/Public Introduction Meetings COA Internal Input Sessions 312 Participants 117 Participants Public Engagement Sessions 185 Participants M/WBE Advisory Committee 7 out of 8 Members SMBR Session 27 Participants Anticipated Project Timeline 3 Quantitative Data Provided to Consultant Disparity Study Internal Kick- off Meeting Stakeholder/ Public Introduction 2 sessions Public Engagement Sessions Consultant Data Analysis Disparity Study Finalized Briefing Sessions RCA for Council Adoption Feb 2020 Mar 2020 Apr 2020 May – Aug 2020 Sep 2020 - Apr 2021 July 2021 July - September 2021 Fall/Winter 2021 City Council Resolution No. 20200326-053 4 March 26, 2020 - Inclusive Procurement Working Group (IPWG) City staff: SMBR, Financial Services, Equity Office, and Law MBE/WBE Stakeholders: Minority Trade Alliance, Minority Chambers, Prime and subcontractors, and MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Advisory Committee ► Purpose: Review and consider the recommendations from Disparity Study Resources to MBEs and WBEs ► Memo to Mayor & City Council – November 4, 2020 Outlined all members of the IPWG Proposed a Tentative Schedule and Action Plan to accomplish identified tasks Tentative first meeting of the IPWG in August 2021 Four major areas: Certification, Best Practices, Communication & Transparency, and Stakeholders/Members of IPWG 5 Minority Trade Alliance • U.S. Hispanic Contractors de Austin – Frank Fuentes Asian Contractor Association - Aletta Sung Austin Black Contractors Association - Carol Hadnot • • Minority Chambers of Commerce • African American Chamber – Tam Hawkins Asian American Chamber – Fang Fang Hispanic Chamber – Diana Maldonado • • Prime Contractor Associations ABC of Texas – Crystal Smith • AGC of Texas – Phil Thoden • Community Stakeholders • • • • Reginald Worlds, Owner, Trini Construction, representing the MBE/WBE and Small Business Advisory Committee Paul Saldaña, Principal, Saldaña Public Relations (Community Advocate) Rick Garrett, CEO, TES Careers (Certified MBE/WBE firm) • Usha Boddapu, President, eSolvit (Certified MBE/WBE firm and MBE/WBE Advisory Committee member) • Ali Khataw, CEO, Encotech Engineering (Certified MBE firm) Barbra Boeta, Executive Director, Economic Growth Business Incubator (MBE/WBE Advisory Committee member and small business advocate) • Darrell Pierce, President, Snap Management (Certified MBE/WBE COA Departments: SMBR, CCO, Purchasing, FSD, Law Performance …
Care Strategies Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council Tuesday, April 6, 2021 Care Strategies Committee Meeting to be held 04/06/2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via Microsoft Teams; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (04/05/2021 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the March 2, 2021 HIV Planning Council Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@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 Jaseudia.Killion@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 Versión en español a continuación. Reunión del Care Strategies Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council la folletos junta en FECHA de la reunion (Tuesday, April 6, 2021) 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 (04/05/2021 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) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@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 …
Versión en español a continuación. African American Resource Advisory Commission Schedule Meeting April 6, 2021 African American Resource Advisory Commission to be held April 6, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (April 5, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the APRIL 6, 2021, AFRICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at LINDA HAYES – 512-974-6282 lindak.hayes@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 LINDA HAYES - lindak.hayes@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 African American Resource Advisory Commission Schedule Meeting FECHA de la reunion (April 6, 2021) 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 (April 5, 2021 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 LINDA HAYES – 512-974-6282 lindak.hayes@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 …
Versión en español a continuación. Regular Meeting of the Public Safety Commission April 5, 2021 at 3:00pm Public Safety Commission meeting to be held, April 5, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (April 4, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 5, 2021 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, April 4, 2021 (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 reunión se residentes pueden ver FECHA de la reunion April 5, 2021 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 (April 4, 2021 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 …
` Rocky Lane Daniela Nunez PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, February 1, 2021 The Public Safety Commission convened a videoconferencing meeting Monday February 1, 2021 at City Hall 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Rebecca Gonzales called the Board Meeting to order at 3:00p.m, Board Members in Attendance: Rebecca Gonzales Kathleen Hausenfluck Nelly Ramirez Rebecca Bernhardt Board Members Absent: William (Bill) Kelly and Rebecca Webber (30minutes late) 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: Carlos Leon – speaking on election integrity 1. Approval of Minutes – Chair Gonzales asked for any edits/comments to the minutes December 7, 2020 and January 4, 2021presented. Hearing no comments/edits the minutes were deemed approved. 1 2. Old Business -The Reports, Interviews, and Survey -Joyce James: Consultant -Wendy Hill -Don Baumann a. Continued Presentation –Austin Police Department Audit, APD Racial Inequities and Institutional Racism report by Joyce James (sponsors: Commissioner Gonzales and Webber) 3:25pm-4:00pm Speakers: -Framework: The Texas Model for Addressing Disproportionality & Disparities (Texas Model) -Documentation Review and Analysis -Recommended Quick Wins for APD -Austin Police Department Racial Equity Recommendations in the Context of the Texas Model -A Groundwater Analysis of Racial Inequities -Austin Police Department Priorities and Opportunities for Immediate and Measurable Actions (as developed through JJC strategic planning) Chair Gonzales invited Dr. James to begin her presentation. Dr. James introduced the additional presenters joining her in the presentation. Dr. James highlighted the presentation overview and shared the key topics they would present. Ms. James commented on the framework her team used to perform the audit on racial inequities and institutional racism. Ms. James shared their role was to help identify racial inequities within the Austin Police Department and to help them develop immediate and prolonged strategies to eliminate the inequities. The Texas Model included data-driven strategies, leadership development, culturally competent workforce and community engagement. The Tatum Report was reviewed by James Consulting and commented on their findings. James consulting surveyed a thousand sworn and civilian employees of APD and survey data indicated that African Americans were less satisfied with the workplace climate as it relates to promotion, complaints, and fairness than Hispanics and Whites. The survey results showed women were more dissatisfied than men in organizational issues of …
Austin Police Department Public Safety Commission 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 COVID-19 Data April 5, 2021 Citywide Response Times and Calls for Service Calls for Services and Response Time Oct 1- Dec 31, 2020 (Q1) Overtime APD Budgeted Overtime vs. Actual Overtime* 9/13/20 - 03/13/21 • 138% Spent 4961653.39 3582531 Overtime Budget Overtime Expenditures • *Does not include reimbursed overtime or COVID FEMA $8,000,000 $6,000,000 $4,000,000 $2,000,000 $- Staffing Authorized: 1809 Filled: 1702 Current Vacancies: 107 No ongoing or scheduled academy class at this time. As of 3/30/2021 COVID-19 Data 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) 123 49 172 Sworn 190 76% Civilian 60 24% Total 250 100% 139 73% 26 43% 165 66% 1 579 580 9 3 220 223 19 160 156 98% 121 61 50% 4 799 803 28 281 217 77%
Public Safety FY2021-22 Budget Forecast April 5, 2021 City of Austin, TX Austin Police FY2021-22 Budget Forecast April 5, 2021 City of Austin, TX Police Department Budget Overview FY2021 Totals at a Glance FY2021 Approved Budget $292.9 Million FY2021 Positions 1,809 Sworn 647.25 Civilian FY2021 Budget by Program FY2021 Reimagine Public Safety Funds Decouple Fund $64.6M Reimagine Safety Fund $45.1M Forensic Science Fund $11.9M Police Department Budget Overview FY2022 Forecast FY2022 Forecast Budget $302.7 Million* FY2022 Positions 1,809 Sworn 647.25 Civilian Police FY2022 Forecast Highlights Personnel Cost Drivers Interfund Transfers Capital & Non-Capital Replacement Items Contract & Operating Increases $2.9M $4.5M $1.7M $697K Total $9.8M* or 3.3% *Estimate: The FY2022 Budget Forecast is still under development, pending CM review and City Council approval. Council Initiatives & Other Budget Items Under Review Sworn Overtime Terminal Pay Increase $2.8M $3.4M $1.6M $8.1M 2.5 Civilian FTEs for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; and the Training Academy $328K Helicopter Replacement Total Austin Fire FY2021-22 Budget Forecast April 5, 2021 City of Austin, TX Fire Department Budget Overview FY2021 Totals at a Glance FY2021 Approved Budget $215.2 Million FY2021 Positions 1,241 Sworn 137 Civilian & 60 Cadet FY2021 Budget by Program FY2021 Budget Highlights $1M for annualized staffing for fire station in Del Valle $858K for partial year staffing & equipment at new Travis Country fire station $1.1M for Wildland Urban Interface positions (5 sworn and 6 civilian) and one-time expenses $3.1M for Overtime- mandatory staffing Fire Department Budget Overview FY2022 Forecast FY2022 Forecast Budget $223.4 Million* FY2022 Positions 1,257 Sworn 137 Civilian & 60 Cadets Fire FY2022 Forecast Highlights Personnel Cost Drivers $4.4M Interfund Transfers $2.2M Annualization of WUI and Travis Country staffing $951K Loop 360 Station Personnel & Operating (partial year) $700K Contract Increases (cleaning supplies & PPE) $300K Total $8.5M *Estimate: The FY2022 Budget is still under development, pending City Council approval. Council Initiatives & Other Budget Items Under Review 1. Del Valle Ladder 2. Civilian conversions temp to permanent (4FTEs) 3. Mental Health Support (2FTEs) 4. Mental Health training (contracted) TOTAL $1.6M $303K $187K $50K $2.1M Emergency Medical Services Department Review April 5, 2021 City of Austin, TX EMS Department Budget Overview FY 2021 Totals at a Glance... FY 2021 Approved Budget FY 2021 Positions FY 2021 Sources FY …
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20210405-002a April 5, 2021 Recommendation that City Council Support Improvements to Mental Health Services Date: Subject: Motioned by: Chair Rebecca Gonzales Seconded by: Commissioner Ramirez Recommendation: The Public Safety Commission recommends that the City Council take action to support the findings of the report outlining the gaps and opportunities for improvement of mental health services for Austin’s first responders. Description of Recommendation to Council: City Council passed Resolution No. 20190619-092 directing the City Manager to develop a report outlining the gaps and opportunities for improvement of mental health services for our first responders. Therefore, The Public Safety Commission recommends that the Austin City Council move forward with the recommended improvements to the mental health services including: • • • Establish a City-sponsored fund to retain a psychiatrist for first responders. Establish protocol for Mental Health days. Specialized training for public safety leadership on handling mental health issues for first responders. Develop and administer training on social-justice-informed mental health care. Hire 2 Full-Time employees to assist psychologists and Peer Support coordinators. Additional funding for Peer Support activities. Revisit departmental policies to accept the use of CBD oil for first responders. Implement annual behavioral health check-ins for first responders. Increased funding allocation for Dr. Tania Glenn & Associates, PA. Coordinate a joint statement from City leadership, Associations, and Department management that commits to limitations on sharing mental health treatment information and that seeking therapy will not have negative repercussions on a first responder’s career. • • • • • • • Rationale: The Public Safety Commission believes the mental and physical health of our first responders is key to the safety of the citizens of Austin. Vote: For: 6 (Commissioners Ramirez, Lane, Sierra-Arevalo, Bernhardt, Hausenfluck, Gonzales) Against: 1 (Commissioner Webber) Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 (Commissioner Enyioha) Attest: [Staff or board member can sign] __________________________________
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20210405-003b April 5, 2021 Recommendation: Public Safety Budget Date: Subject: Motioned by: Chair Rebecca Gonzales Seconded by: Commissioner Nelly Ramirez Recommendation: The Public Safety Commission recommends that the City Council take action to support the following budget items. Description of Recommendation to Council: During the April Public Safety Commission meeting, the three Public Safety organizations presented their initial budget requests. Therefore, The Public Safety Commission recommends that the Austin City Council move forward with the following budget requests: APD • Sworn Overtime - $2.8M • Terminal Pay Increase - $3.4M • 2.5 Civilian FTEs for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; and the Training Academy - $1.6M • Total $7.8M Fire EMS • Del Valle Ladder - $1.6M • Civilian conversions temp to permanent (4FTEs) - $303K • Mental Health Support (2FTEs) - $187K • Mental Health training (contracted) - $50K • Total $2.1M • Program Leadership Enhancement - $962K • Phasing in FTEs to standardize staffing levels at all stations (12FTEs) - $3.6M • Community Relations and Injury Prevention Investment - $232K • Total $4.794M Rationale: The Public Safety Commission believes the budget items listed in the recommendation are either vital to operations of the public safety organizations. Vote: For: 7 (Commissioners Lane, Ramirez, Hausenfluck, Bernhardt, Webber, Gonzales and Lewis) Against: 0 Abstain: 1 (Commissioner Sierra-Arevalo) Absent: 1 (Commissioner Enyioha) Attest: [Staff or board member can sign] __________________________________
` Michael Sierra-Arevalo Rocky Lane Amanda Lewis PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, April 5, 2021 The Public Safety Commission convened a videoconferencing meeting Monday April 5, 2021 at City Hall 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Rebecca Gonzales called the Board Meeting to order at 3:03p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Rebecca Gonzales Rebecca Webber Kathleen Hausenfluck Nelly Ramirez Rebecca Bernhardt Board Members Absent: Queen U. Enyioha 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: Carlos Leon – Capital Metro Male Bus Drivers 1. Approval of Minutes – Chair Gonzales asked for any edits/comments to the minutes for February1, 2021presented. Hearing no comments/edits the minutes were deemed approved. 1 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Vote on recommendation in support of Council Resolution No. 20190619-092, gaps and opportunities for improvements of mental health services for public safety first responders (sponsors: Commissioner Gonzales and Webber) 3:25pm-3:35pm Chair Gonzales introduced the item by sharing a little background from the February 1, 2021 meeting. A mental health presentation was made to the Public Safety Commissioners during the February 2021 meeting per the directives in Resolution 20190619-092. During the February 2021 meeting, the commissioners agreed on voting in support of the mental health items recommended for improving the Mental Health Services for all first responders. The February meeting ended before a vote could be taken and it was agreed that the vote would be taken at the March 2021 meeting, however that meeting was cancelled due to the Texas winter storm. April 5, 2021 meeting the recommendation was put up for a vote, and there was discussion prior to a motion to vote. - Commissioner Sierra-Arevalo requested clarification on funding for Dr. Glenn - Commissioner Lane- commented on concerns he was hearing from the public on items/things needed since the winter storm. Things that were more for overall improving quality of life care. - Commissioner Webber questioned the purpose of the recommendation and who drafted the list of recommendations to improve/close gaps in mental health care for 1st responders - Commissioner Webber also questioned the policy on use of CBD oils for 1st responders Jasper Brown, Ronnelle Paulsen, Rob Vires and Troy Gay all weighed in on responding to the questions from the board. …
` Rocky Lane Daniela Nunez PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, February 1, 2021 The Public Safety Commission convened a videoconferencing meeting Monday February 1, 2021 at City Hall 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Rebecca Gonzales called the Board Meeting to order at 3:00p.m, Board Members in Attendance: Rebecca Gonzales Kathleen Hausenfluck Nelly Ramirez Rebecca Bernhardt Board Members Absent: William (Bill) Kelly and Rebecca Webber (30minutes late) 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: Carlos Leon – speaking on election integrity 1. Approval of Minutes – Chair Gonzales asked for any edits/comments to the minutes December 7, 2020 and January 4, 2021presented. Hearing no comments/edits the minutes were deemed approved. 1 2. Old Business -The Reports, Interviews, and Survey -Joyce James: Consultant -Wendy Hill -Don Baumann a. Continued Presentation –Austin Police Department Audit, APD Racial Inequities and Institutional Racism report by Joyce James (sponsors: Commissioner Gonzales and Webber) 3:25pm-4:00pm Speakers: -Framework: The Texas Model for Addressing Disproportionality & Disparities (Texas Model) -Documentation Review and Analysis -Recommended Quick Wins for APD -Austin Police Department Racial Equity Recommendations in the Context of the Texas Model -A Groundwater Analysis of Racial Inequities -Austin Police Department Priorities and Opportunities for Immediate and Measurable Actions (as developed through JJC strategic planning) Chair Gonzales invited Dr. James to begin her presentation. Dr. James introduced the additional presenters joining her in the presentation. Dr. James highlighted the presentation overview and shared the key topics they would present. Ms. James commented on the framework her team used to perform the audit on racial inequities and institutional racism. Ms. James shared their role was to help identify racial inequities within the Austin Police Department and to help them develop immediate and prolonged strategies to eliminate the inequities. The Texas Model included data-driven strategies, leadership development, culturally competent workforce and community engagement. The Tatum Report was reviewed by James Consulting and commented on their findings. James consulting surveyed a thousand sworn and civilian employees of APD and survey data indicated that African Americans were less satisfied with the workplace climate as it relates to promotion, complaints, and fairness than Hispanics and Whites. The survey results showed women were more dissatisfied than men in organizational issues of …
Versión en español a continuación. Music Commission Meeting April 5, 2021, 6:30pm Music Commission meeting to be held April 5, 2021, with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (April 4, by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 5 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 (April 5, 2021, 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 (April 4 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 …
Live Music Fund – Update Sylnovia Holt Rabb, Deputy Director Economic Development Department April 5, 2021 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 1 FY20 Approved Budget vs. FY20 Actuals *https://assets.austintexas.gov/financeonline/downloads/comprehensive_annual_financial_report/compr ehensive_annual_financial_report_2020.pdf, Page 146 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 2 00*No data returned for this view. This might be because the applied filter Live Music FundEnding Balance0 2,463,805 1,749,569 Excess (Deficiency) of Total Available Funds Over Total Requirements0 2,463,805 1,749,569 Total Requirements0 0 0 Total Program Requirements000Music and Entertainment Division000Program Requirements Total Available Funds0 2,463,805 1,749,569 Total Transfers In02,463,8051,738,453Convention Center02,463,8051,738,453Transfers In Total Revenue05,60011,116Interest05,60011,116ActualApproved BudgetActualRevenue 2018-19 2019-20 2019-20 * FY21 Approved Budget https://assets.austintexas.gov/budget/20-21/downloads/2020-21_Approved_Budget.pdf, Page 468 C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 3 FY21 Approved Budget vs. FY21 Estimate C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 4 001,749,5692,469,405 *No data returned for this view. This might be because the applied filter Note: Numbers may not add due to rounding.Ending Balance0 2,463,805 980,398 1,700,234 Excess (Deficiency) of Total Available Funds Over Total Requirements0 2,463,805 (769,171)(769,171)1,749,569 1,749,569 Total Requirements0 0 3,000,000 3,000,000 0 Total Program Requirements003,000,0003,000,0000Music and Entertainment Division003,000,0003,000,0000Program Requirements Total Available Funds0 2,463,805 2,230,829 2,230,829 1,749,569 Total Transfers In02,463,8052,225,8292,225,8291,738,453Convention Center02,463,8052,225,8292,225,8291,738,453Transfers In Total Revenue05,6005,0005,00011,116Interest05,6005,0005,00011,116Revenue Live Music FundActualApproved BudgetEstimatedAmendedActual 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2020-21 2019-20 * MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT DIVISION T H E L I V E M U S I C F U N D, E S TA B L I S H E D BY C I T Y O R D I N A N C E N O. 2 0 1 9 0 9 1 9 - 1 4 9 O N S E P T E M B E R 1 9 , 2 0 1 9 , I S B A S E D O N R E C O M M E N D AT I O N S F …
Cultural Trust Update Austin Music Commission Update: April 5, 2021 Cultural Trust Background and Goals INITIAL GOAL OF CULTURAL TRUST In 2018, the City resolved to support "a community arts stabilization trust, the ‘Austin Cultural Trust’, that creates, through purchase and long-term lease, affordable spaces that supports artists and arts organizations, preserves historic and iconic cultural buildings and spaces for creative and cultural uses, and functions in a way that provides for cultural assets to exist in all parts of the city" - Resolution 20201001-055 In 2020, the City identified “To support acquisition and preservation of cultural spaces within the City of Austin,” as a function of AEDC. - Resolution 20201001-055 Austin EDC Cultural Trust | 2 Cultural Trust Goals – First Initiative AEDC will propose additional measures for the Cultural Trust to address other Austin cultural needs, but this first step is targeted toward acquiring and preserving spaces. • Create a competitive RFP to fund an initial set of organizations • Use AEDC as broker and facilities manager to save City money • Leverage existing funds using AIDC or private debt • Spaces would be owned by the City as permanent cultural infrastructure • Prioritize support for organizations based on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion principles • Spaces would be made available to organizations at affordable rates o Organizations would have to provide an equity match for purchase o Organizations would have to demonstrate capability to make payments Austin EDC Cultural Trust | 3 Program Summary Competitive RFP to fund two types of projects as a first initiative Outcome: Acquire venues with associated qualified operators for long-term ownership by the City of Austin for the public benefit of enhanced access to creative and cultural facilities Priority: Financial and Operating Capacity Outcome: Provide affordable multi-use space for cultural organizations with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Priority: Policy Goal Alignment Anticipated outcome: 1-2 existing venues saved Anticipated Outcome: 4-6 organizations sharing 2 AEDC managed spaces Anticipated funding source: Iconic Venue Fund ("HOT") Anticipated funding source: Creative Facilities Bond ("CFB") Austin EDC Cultural Trust | 4 City of Austin/AEDC Interlocal Agreement authorization Scheduled for April 8 RFP Release Timeline Pre-Issuance City of Austin, CTAC RFP review Host public information session and conduct outreach Present to Joint Arts and Music Commission Publish notice of RFP Issue RFP Post Issuance Pre-Response Meeting Receive & Post Responses to Q&A Pre-Response Meeting #2 Responses Due …
MUSIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20210405-4b Seconded By: Graham Reynolds Date: April 5, 2021 Subject: Budget Recommendation Motioned By: Gavin Garcia Recommendation Recommendation to City Council requesting a minimum of $20 million per year for two years, from any and all available sources, to provide recovery for Austin music community losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Austin music initiatives and programs for Preservation, Innovation, and Elevation (PIE) of the Austin music industry, venues, festivals, and professionals. Description of Recommendation to Council The Music Commission, in support of the music community, recommends that Austin City Council designate a minimum of $20 Million per year in funding to Austin music professionals, organizations, and enterprises for their use in sustaining operations, fueling Austin music industry growth, and supporting the music community in the face of pandemic-related economic losses, a growing affordability crisis, and substantial institutional equity concerns in Austin. The Commission gratefully acknowledges the support the Austin music industry received from the City of Austin through COVID relief programs, and strongly recommends dedicated funding to support and elevate the Austin music economy. Sources for the requested $20 Million per year could include, but is not limited to the American Rescue Plan, and city general revenue, hotel occupancy taxes, or other funds. Rationale: • Austin is the Music Capital of the World and the music industry here is a major driver of tourism and economic growth for the City of Austin • The music economy all but ground to halt during the pandemic, creating severe economic losses and uncertainty for the future. • The music community, with the direction, encouragement, and support of the Music Commission, is in the process of developing equity & fair pay programming initiatives that will require funding to be viable to historically underserved communities. • The Live Music Fund concept was created in acknowledgement of the need to financially support the growth of the Austin Music Industry with the PIE funding recommendation/overlay which seeks to repair historic equity concerns within live music. • The Creative Space bond was created in acknowledgement of the increasing scarcity of affordable space for venues, studios, and other spaces designated for creative uses. • On March 25, 2021, Austin City Council passed Resolution No. 20210325-111, which directed staff to inventory funding available for relief and recovery, and to identifying four priority areas: Specific recommendations for are for each of the four priority areas as related …
