Minutes for the first meeting of the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Board’s Baseball Field Working Group June 19, 2024 Participants: Lane Becker (PARB board member), Stephanie Bazan (PARB board member), Tyler Sneed (Austin Sandlot Baseball), Joel Manzo (Austin Sandlot Baseball) Introduction of Current WG Members ● Tyler Sneed is a Sandlot Baseball member who handles scheduling duties for the Austin Sandlot group, interfaces with the city. ● Joel Manzo is a baseball advocate involved with Sandlot men's league, focusing on accessibility and space for community baseball. ● Lane Becker is a Parks Board member. ● Stephanie Bazan is a Parks Board member who was involved in dealing with similar issues regarding soccer fields earlier this year. Overview of Agenda for Today's Meeting ● Lane Becker outlines the agenda: What, when, and who regarding baseball fields. Topics include meeting cadence and specific subjects to cover. ● Lane Becker discusses the timeline for group output and meeting cadence, including consideration of additional participants in the Working Group as well as potential featured speakers. ● Stephanie Bazan is asked to share her experience about what makes a Working Group effective from her previous experience with the Zilker Park Bathhouse Working Group. Discussion on Agenda Overview ● Lane Becker suggests discussing potential recommendations and reports that could result from the Working Group. ● Stephanie Bazan agrees to share details on structuring a successful Working Group, including identifying key members who can consistently participate in meetings. ● Stephanie Bazan explains the process of selecting key Working Group members, including using meetings with special guests to address specific questions. ○ In her previous Working Group, weekly meetings with special guests were used to quickly progress tasks. ○ Special guests provided insights at the start of each meeting before leaving and helped answer key questions for the Working Group. Topics to Cover ● Team members offered up potential topics for discussion by the Working Group. Topics mentioned were: ○ Up-to-date contact info for any field not fully under PARD control, which includes every field except for Govalle; ○ Public, available in advance calendar for every baseball field in Austin; ○ Sensible field allocation, where adults play on fields that can support adult ball, kids play on fields that can support kids ball; ○ Sensible field hours, ensuring keep the fields that can be open later, especially during summer; ○ Maintenance of the fields and how …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20240722-7 July 22, 2024 Seconded By: Kathryn Flowers Additional Funding for Maintenance and Homeless Response Date: Subject: Motioned By: Pedro Villalobos Recommendation The Parks and Recreation Board Recommends that Austin City Council allocate an additional $2.62 million to the Parks and Recreation Department's budget for the upcoming fiscal year; and that of this amount, $2.24 million be allocated towards parks maintenance, including $1.5 million in ongoing funding and $740,000 in one-time funding, to support 16 year-round full-time equivalent (FTE) positions and necessary supplies; and that $385,000 be allocated towards the Homeless Encampment Response Team, including $375,000 in ongoing funding and $10,000 in one-time funding, to support 4 year-round FTE positions, operations, and necessary supplies. Rationale: Whereas, the City of Austin's Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) is responsible for maintaining the city's parks, green spaces, and recreational facilities, contributing to the overall quality of life and well-being of Austin residents; and Whereas, the demand for park maintenance has increased significantly due to the growing population and the increased use of park facilities, necessitating additional resources to ensure these spaces are safe, clean, and accessible to all residents; and Whereas, the Parks and Recreation Department is currently underfunded, limiting its ability to adequately maintain park facilities, leading to deteriorating conditions and reduced enjoyment for the community; and Whereas, the Homeless Encampment Response Team (HERT) provides essential services by addressing the needs of individuals experiencing homelessness within parks and ensuring the safety and cleanliness of these public spaces for all users; and Whereas, the HERT requires additional funding to effectively manage and respond to homeless encampments, ensuring that all park users, including those experiencing homelessness, receive the support and services they need; Therefore, be it resolved, that the Austin City Council is hereby recommended to allocate an additional $2.62 million to the Parks and Recreation Department's budget for the upcoming fiscal year; and Be it further resolved, that of this amount, $2.24 million be allocated towards parks maintenance, including $1.5 million in ongoing funding and $740,000 in one-time funding, to support 16 year-round full-time equivalent (FTE) positions and necessary supplies; and 1 of 2 Be it further resolved, that $385,000 be allocated towards the Homeless Encampment Response Team, including $375,000 in ongoing funding and $10,000 in one-time funding, to support 4 year-round FTE positions, operations, and necessary supplies. The motion to recommend that Austin City Council allocate an …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20240722-7 July 22, 2024 Seconded By: Kathryn Flowers Additional Funding for Maintenance and Homeless Response Date: Subject: Motioned By: Pedro Villalobos Recommendation The Parks and Recreation Board Recommends that Austin City Council allocate an additional $2.62 million to the Parks and Recreation Department's budget for the upcoming fiscal year; and that of this amount, $2.24 million be allocated towards parks maintenance, including $1.5 million in ongoing funding and $740,000 in one-time funding, to support 16 year-round full-time equivalent (FTE) positions and necessary supplies; and that $385,000 be allocated towards the Homeless Encampment Response Team, including $375,000 in ongoing funding and $10,000 in one-time funding, to support 4 year-round FTE positions, operations, and necessary supplies. Rationale: Whereas, the City of Austin's Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) is responsible for maintaining the city's parks, green spaces, and recreational facilities, contributing to the overall quality of life and well-being of Austin residents; and Whereas, the demand for park maintenance has increased significantly due to the growing population and the increased use of park facilities, necessitating additional resources to ensure these spaces are safe, clean, and accessible to all residents; and Whereas, the Parks and Recreation Department is currently underfunded, limiting its ability to adequately maintain park facilities, leading to deteriorating conditions and reduced enjoyment for the community; and Whereas, the Homeless Encampment Response Team (HERT) provides essential services by addressing the needs of individuals experiencing homelessness within parks and ensuring the safety and cleanliness of these public spaces for all users; and Whereas, the HERT requires additional funding to effectively manage and respond to homeless encampments, ensuring that all park users, including those experiencing homelessness, receive the support and services they need; Therefore, be it resolved, that the Austin City Council is hereby recommended to allocate an additional $2.62 million to the Parks and Recreation Department's budget for the upcoming fiscal year; and Be it further resolved, that of this amount, $2.24 million be allocated towards parks maintenance, including $1.5 million in ongoing funding and $740,000 in one-time funding, to support 16 year-round full-time equivalent (FTE) positions and necessary supplies; and 1 of 2 Be it further resolved, that $385,000 be allocated towards the Homeless Encampment Response Team, including $375,000 in ongoing funding and $10,000 in one-time funding, to support 4 year-round FTE positions, operations, and necessary supplies. The motion to recommend that Austin City Council allocate an …
1. ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, July 22, 2024 The Zero Waste Advisory Commission convened in a SPECIAL CALLED meeting on Monday, July 22, 2024, at Austin Energy Headquarters, 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, Texas 78723. Chair Acuna called the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Gerry Acuna, Chair; Ian Steyaert, Vice Chair; Commissioner Melissa Caudle; Commissioner Craig Nazor Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Commissioner Amanda Masino; Commissioner Melissa Rothrock PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES ACTION ITEMS 2. Approve the minutes of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Special Called Meeting on July 22, 2024. The motion approving the minutes of the Regular Zero Waste Advisory Commission meeting of July 22, 204, were approved on Commissioner Nazor’s motion, Commissioner Steyaert’s second on a (6-0) vote with Commissioners Gattuso, Griffith and Scheihing absent. Discussion and action regarding a recommendation on the FY 2024/25 Austin Resource Recovery Budget. The motion to recommend the FY 2024-25 Austin Resource Recovery budget as presented on July 23, 2024 was approved on Commissioner Steyaert’s motion, Commissioner Nazor’s second on a 6-0 vote with Commissioners Gattuso, Griffith and Scheihing absent. 1 Discussion and action on the Annual Internal Review of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission for July 2023 through June 2024. The Commissioners discussed the annual review but no action was taken. STAFF BRIEFINGS 4. Staff briefing on the FY 2024/25 Austin Resource Recovery Budget by Victoria Rieger, Financial Division Manager. The presentation was made by Victoria Rieger, Financial Division Manager from Austin Resource Recovery. Staff briefing on the status of Austin Resource Recovery operational and administrative projects as well as public outreach efforts by Richard McHale, Director of Austin Resource Recovery. The presentation was made by Richard McHale, Director of Austin Resource Recovery. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Keep Austin Beautiful Program Overview Presentation • Austin Resource Recovery and Electric Vehicle Fleet • Code Compliance Presentation ADJOURNMENT Chair Acuna adjourned the meeting at 7:06 p.m. without objection. The minutes were unanimously approved at the August 14, 2024, meeting on Commissioner Nazor’s motion, Commissioner Caudle second on a 6-0 vote. 3. 5. 2
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES JULY 22, 2024 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JULY 22, 2024 The PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD convened in a REGULAR meeting on July 22, 2024 at 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas Chair Villalobos called the PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Pedro Villalobos, Kathryn Flowers, Stephanie Bazan, Lane Becker, Cathleen Eady, Jennifer Franklin, Holly Reed. Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Nicole Merritt. Board Members Absent: Shelby Orme, Kim Taylor. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Nicole Netherton - Pease Park Conservancy Claire Krebs - Festival Beach Community Garden Grace Gilker - Festival Beach Food Forest Liz Barhydt - Austin Rowing Club Santiago Tza-Wan - Historic pecan grove at Festival Beach Scott Cobb - Barton Springs Lifeguard Gail Rothe - PARD PARKnership Program Chris Flores - PARD PARKnership Program Bertha Delgado Rendon - East Town Lake Citizen Neighborhood Association Elisa Montoya - East Town Lake Citizen Neighborhood Association APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of June 17, 2024. The motion to approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of June 17, 2024 was approved on Chair Villalobos’ motion, Vice Chair Flowers’ second on a 7-0 vote with one vacancy. Bord Member Eady abstaining. Board Members Orme and Taylor absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Presentation, discussion and approve letters of support for community members and active participation in community engagement for the playscape replacement at Metz Neighborhood Park. Reynaldo Hernandez, Project Manager, Jonathan Haynes, Program Supervisor and Seth Conway, Activity Specialist, Parks and Recreation Department gave a presentation. 1 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES JULY 22, 2024 The motion to approve letters of support for community members and active participation in community engagement for the playscape replacement at Metz Neighborhood Park was approved on Chair Villalobos’ motion, Vice Chair Flowers’ second, on an 8-0 vote with one vacancy. Board Members Orme and Taylor absent. 3. Approve the Parks and Recreation Board Annual Internal Review and Report. Board Members discussed this item. The motion to approve the Parks and Recreation Board Annual Internal Review and Report was approved on Chair Villalobos’ motion, Vice Chair Flowers’ second on a 7-0 vote with one vacancy. Bord Member Eady abstaining. Board Members Orme and Taylor absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 4. Staff briefing on Parks and Recreation Department …
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JULY 22, 2024 The Human Rights Commission convened in a regular meeting on July 22, 2024, at 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Duhon called the Human Rights Commission meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Kolby Duhon, Chair Gabriella Zeidan, Vice Chair Morgan Davis Harriet Kirsh Pozen Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Meebs Aslam Danielle Bryant Mariana Krueger Srini Raghavan Michael Stevenson Alicia Weigel Commissioners Absent: Jeffrey Clemmons PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1 Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission regular meeting on June 24, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of June 24, 2024, were approved on Vice Chair Zeidan’s motion, Commissioner Davis’ second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Krueger abstained. Commissioner Stevenson was off the dais. Commissioner Clemmons was absent. Discussion of changing the Human Rights Commission December 23, 2024, meeting date. A motion to look into cancelling the Commission’s December 23, 2024, meeting and hold a of a December 16, 2024, special called meeting was approved on Commissioner Zeidan’s motion, Commission Bryant’s second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Clemmons was absent. Discussion of upcoming community back to school events. Discussed. 3. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Approve the Human Rights Commission 2023 Annual Internal Report and Review, including the Commission’s goals and objectives for the next year. The 2023 Annual Internal Report and Review was approved with the following amendment on Commission Davis’ motion, Vice Chair Zeidan’s second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Clemmons was absent. The amendment was to revise Section 1. to include a list of the of all the recommendations approved by the Commission during the year covered by the report. The list will be in chronological order and include the title of each recommendation. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS A presentation from the SIMS Foundation was requested by Vice Chair Zeidan and Chair Duhon. A discussion item related to future educational opportunities was requested by Vice Chair Zeidan and Commissioner Bryant. ADJOURNMENT Chair Duhon adjourned the meeting at 6:39 p.m. without objection. The minutes were approved at the August 26, 2024, meeting on Commissioner Krueger’s motion, Commissioner Clemmons’ second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Stevenson and Weigel were absent. 2. 4. 2
1. REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the DOWNTOWN AUSTIN COMMUNITY COURT ADVISORY BOARD JULY 19, 2024 AT 8:00AM ONE TEXAS CENTER, STE 125, TRAINING ROOM 505 BARTON SPRINGS RD AUSTIN, TEXAS 78704 Some members of the BOARD/COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. 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 Edna Staniszewski at edna.staniszewski@austintexas.gov or at (512) 974-1260. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Lea Downey Gallatin, Chair Kergin Bedell Mikaela Frissell Kate Garza Nicole Golden Dr. Anu Kapadia Faye Mills Katy Jo Muncie Lauren Pena Robin G. Sontheimer, Vice-Chair Roy Woody AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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 including individuals that wish to share first-hand accounts regarding their experiences being served through Austin’s homelessness system. . APPROVAL OF MINUTES the minutes of Approve ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR CALLED MEETING on MAY 17, 2024. the DOWNTOWN AUSTIN COMMUNITY COURT DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. 5. FY24 Annual Internal Review (Downey Gallatin/Sontheimer) – Lea Downey Gallatin, DACC Advisory Board Chair Downey Gallatin, DACC Advisory Board Chair Presentation on DACC data visualization project to collect feedback from DACC Advisory Board Members on preferred visualization characteristics and components. (Downey Gallatin/Sontheimer) – Fernanda Veloz Salas, Intern, Downtown Austin Community Court (DACC) Update on Fiscal Year 2024-2025 City of Austin Budget engagement opportunities. (Downey Gallatin/Sontheimer) – Lea Downey Gallatin, DACC Advisory Board Chair Status of DACC operations (Downey Gallatin/Sontheimer) – Robert Kingham, Court Administrator, Downtown Austin Community Court (DACC) 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 Edna Staniszewski at Downtown Austin Community Court, at (512) 974-1260), for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board, …
Downtown Austin Community Court FISCAL YEAR 2025 BUDGET JULY 19, 2024 City of Austin – Proposed Budget 4% increase in base pay for regular employees hired on or before April 1, 2024 effective as of October 1, 2024 Employee retirement contributions increase from 9% to 10% of base wages on January 1, 2025 No premium rate increase for City medical coverage plans City of Austin – Proposed Budget Living Wage increase from $20.80 to $21.63 Annual Employer Contribution increase of $500 for employees enrolled in Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Paid Parental Leave Program extended from 10 to 12 weeks annually Income eligibility limits for the Childcare Assistance Program have been increased. Timeline 24 July 1 Aug. Budget Work Session & Community Input Session Budget Work Session, Set Max Tax Rate, & Public Hearing on the Budget 8 Aug. Budget Work Session Budget Work Session Budget Work Session Budget Reading (Adoption) 30 July 6 Aug. 14–16 Aug. Advisory Board Recommendations Board recommendations are not included in the proposed budget Recommendations will be considered through the budget adoption process.
Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board DACC Service and Data Overview Board Packet – July 19, 2024 Community Services Community Services Program (CS) – Participants fulfill community service hour requirements through public space cleaning, beautification projects, graffiti abatement, and working at DACC’s Edgar Fincher III Program Garden, which donates all food and eggs to local providers who feed the homeless community. o Number of Community Services Requests Completed FY 2024 (Oct. 2023 – Jun. 2024): 829 o Acreage of Work Completed FY 2024 (Oct. 2023 - Jun. 2024): 23.19 Violet KeepSafe Storage Program (VKS) – Free storage located downtown with secure bins to store vital documents, family memories, clothing, bedding, and more. Operates 7:00am- 11:00am and 1:00pm-7:00pm, seven days a week. Program employs people with lived experience to improve service experience and create workforce opportunities. o Number of Active VKS Participants FY 2024 (Oct. 2023 - Jun. 2024): 549 o Number of Interactions with VKS Participants FY 2024 (Oct. 2023 - Jun. 2024): 19,120 Court Services Restorative justice and problem-solving court – Fine-only court with emphasis on alternative resolutions, and provides an immediate connection to onsite case managers, basic needs, and social service resources. DACC resolves Class C criminal offenses in catchment area, and Proposition B and State camping ban cases citywide. o Number of Cases Filed FY 2024 (Oct. 2023 - Jun. 2024): 2,096 o Number of Cases Docketed FY 2024 (Oct. 2023 - Jun. 2024): 4,715 Clinical Diversion Program (CDP) – Dedicated case managers serve people engaging in Court Services to improve connection to case management and social services, while also improving appearance and case completion rates. o Number of CDP Clients: FY 2024 (Oct. 2023 - Jun. 2024): 216 o Number of Cases Resolved through Participation in CDP: FY 2024 (Oct. 2023 - Jun. 2024): 342 DACC Mobile Court Pilot – This Pilot, initiated by Council Resolution 20230816-016, is intended to connect people in the community with solutions for resolving cases while providing immediate connection to services and resource navigation through case managers onsite. o Warrants Cleared during Mobile Court: FY 2024 (Oct. 2023 - Jun. 2024): 74 o Cases Docketed during Mobile Court: FY 2024 (Oct. 2023 - Jun. 2024): 105 Homeless Services Walk-in Case Management – Provides assistance obtaining identification documents and signing up for public benefits, access to …
Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2023 to 6/30/2024 __Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board__ The Board/Commission mission statement (per the City Code) is: The mission of the Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board (“Board”), according to article 2-1-130 of the City Code, is to “advise the Downtown Austin Community Court on policy and operational issues and advise the council on the policies and operations of the court.” The purpose of the Downtown Austin Community Court (DACC) is to collaboratively address the quality of all residents in the downtown Austin community through the swift, creative sentencing of public order offenders. The Court seeks to hold people responsible while also offering help to change behavior. 1. Describe the board’s actions supporting their mission during the previous calendar year. Address all elements of the board’s mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. During the reporting period (7/1/2023 to 6/30/2024), the Board met six (6) times. Meetings were held as a hybrid of virtually and in person. All meetings were posted and open to the public. Our actions during this time were primarily educational, including: - The board posted opportunities to receive feedback from individuals with first- hand lived experience being served in Austin’s homelessness system on each agenda. - The Board received regular updates from DACC staff; Rapid Rehousing efforts, housing placements, and the waitlist for services; virtual hearings and warrant Annual Review and Work Plan Year Page # confirmation policies; facilities, and the Violet KeepSafe Storage Program. On November 2023, DACC launched Community Court News, and internal newsletter with updates about DACC operations, and provided during board meetings along with data updates across all DACC units (5 times). - Yvonne Mboss, DACC Clinical Case Manager Supervisor, presented on the Clinical Diversion Program, the data is continually being gathered and updated, plus the program has transportation available from Austin Municipal Court (AMC) to DACC office for clients, when needed. - Robert Kingham, DACC Court Administrator, discussed the plan tolaunch DACC’s Mobile Court Pilot on October 18, 2024, and collected feedback from the Board on suggestions for data to be collected and potential locations for services. Mobile Court updates shared at subsequent board meetings. - Kate Ballew, DACC Clinical Case Manager Supervisor, discussed the clinic services provided by Community Care Clinic at DACC’s office, available on Wednesdays. - Jennifer Sowinski, DACC Clinical Operations Manager, …
DACC ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES (19, July 2024) DOWNTOWN AUSTIN COMMUNITY COURT ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES JULY 19, 2024 The DOWNTOWN AUSTIN COMMUNITY COURT ADVISORY BOARD convened in a REGULAR CALLED meeting on 19, JULY 2024, at 505 BARTON SPRINGS RD in Austin, Texas. CALL TO ORDER Chair Lea Downey Gallatin called the DOWNTOWN AUSTIN COMMUNITY COURT ADVISORY BOARD Meeting to order at 8:25 a.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Lea Downey Gallatin, Katy Jo Muncie and Roy Woody Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Vice-Chair Robin Sontheimer, Kate Garza and Faye Mills PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the DOWNTOWN AUSTIN COMMUNITY COURT ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING on MAY 17, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of May 17, 2024, were approved on Board Member Roy Woody motion, Board Member Robin Sontheimer second on an (6-0) vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS FY24 Annual Internal Review (Downey Gallatin/Sontheimer) – Lea Downey Gallatin, DACC Advisory Board Chair Downey Gallatin, DACC Advisory Board Chair Discussed with the board and no revisions needed. Presentation on DACC data visualization project to collect feedback from DACC Advisory Board Members on preferred visualization characteristics and components. (Downey 1. 2. 1 DACC ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES (19, July 2024) Gallatin/Sontheimer) – Fernanda Veloz Salas, Intern, Downtown Austin Community Court (DACC) Following the presentation, comments were given: o Substitute techniques for mailing addresses or issuing warrants o Rather than jail, if APD notices a warrant status, divert to DACC instead. o Can HOST check their status? HOST can provide resources and follow up with their clients. 3. 4. Update on Fiscal Year 2024-2025 City of Austin Budget engagement opportunities. (Downey Gallatin/Sontheimer) – Lea Downey Gallatin, DACC Advisory Board Chair Breakdown presentation given by Albert Castro, Financial Manager III. Status of DACC operations (Downey Gallatin/Sontheimer) – Robert Kingham, Court Administrator, Downtown Austin Community Court (DACC) Update including performance measures and services given for Community Services, Court Services, Homeless Services and Support Services. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 9:32am. The minutes were approved at the September 20, 2024, meeting on Board Member Kate Garza’s motion, Board Member Katy Jo Muncie second on a (7-0) vote 2
Austin Area HIV Planning Council Community Interest Announcement Town Hall for Austin Area Residents Living with HIV Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. City of Austin Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, TX 78752 Conference Room 1406 Participants may also join online via Teams A quorum of HIV Planning Council members may be present. No action will be taken, and no HIV Planning Council business will occur. For More Information Contact Nathalia Delgadillo Email: nathalia.delgadillo@austintexas.gov Office Phone: 512-972-5841
ECONOMIC PROSPERITY COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, June 24, 2024 The Economic Prosperity Commission convened in a SPECIAL CALLED meeting on Monday, June 24, 2024, at 301 W. 2nd Street, Room 1101, Austin, Texas. Chair Michael Nahas called the Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting to order at 12:02 p.m. • Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance in Person: Luis Osta Lugo (8), Michael Nahas (4), Rodrigo Cantu (5) • Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Aaron Gonzales (9), Amy Noel (7), Raquel Valdez Sanchez (3), Christina Ponder (1), Kelsey Hitchingham (10) • Absent: Laura Dixon (Mayor) • Vacancy: District 2, District 6 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Tom Hedrick, Member of Early Matters Greater Austin: Affordable Childcare Now coalition efforts. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Economic Prosperity Commission Regular Meeting on May 15, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of May 15, 2024, were approved on Vice Chair Osta Lugo’s motion, Commissioner Valdez Sanchez’ second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Dixon was absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discuss and vote on goals for the next year and the creation of working groups to achieve those goals. Each working group will have a temporary project or assignment, a list of members, and an expected deadline for its proposed recommendation. The motion to approve the goal of focusing on the City of Austin Economic Development Department (EDD), specifically the Global Business Expansion, Redevelopment, and Small Business divisions within EDD, was approved on Vice Chair Osta Lugo’s motion, Commissioner Cantu’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Dixon was absent. 1 The motion to table the creation of working groups until the next meeting was approved on Vice Chair Osta Lugo’s motion, Commissioner Hitchingham’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Dixon was absent. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • None Chair Nahas adjourned the meeting at 12:59 p.m. without objection. ********** These minutes were approved at the DATE meeting on BOARD MEMBER’s motion, BOARD MEMBER second on a (vote count) vote. 2
