PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20250203-007 February 3, 2025 Date: Subject: Reporting Motioned by: Commissioner Smith Seconded by: Commissioner Nguyễn Recommendation: The Public Safety Commission recommends Collective Sex Crimes Response Model Aggregated Sexual Assault Case Data WHEREAS, the Austin Public Safety Commission is tasked with providing WHEREAS, in September 2019, the City Manager’s Office contracted the Police WHEREAS, on November 14, 2022, the final PERF report was released, and the Austin WHEREAS, sexual assault lawsuits were filed and settlements were approved for Smith recommendations to the Austin City Council; Executive Research Forum (PERF), in conjunction with the Women’s Law Project and the Wellesley Centers for Women, to undertake a comprehensive assessment of the way sexual assaults reported to the Austin Police Department (APD) are investigated and processed; and et. al. vs City of Austin and Senko et. al. vs City of Austin; and Police Department (APD) Review and Reported Sexual Assault Comprehensive Evaluation included comprehensive findings and over one hundred recommendations; and Sexual Assault Response and Resource Team (SARRT) to address the PERF recommendations and take actions, including revisions to APD policies and procedures; and early 2023 to coordinate the full response to the PERF report, and includes representatives from APD, SARRT, nonprofit and community organizations, survivors and survivor advocates; and WHEREAS, the Collective Sex Crimes Response Model (CSCRM) project scope item 15.9 instructs the CSCRM to utilize the Public Safety Commission to review aggregated sexual assault case data; WHEREAS, the Collective Sex Crimes Response Model (CSCRM) was established in WHEREAS, the Austin Police Department is working with the Austin/Travis County WHEREAS, stakeholders from the CSCRM, APD and the Public Safety Commission recognize that the Public Safety Commission’s central role in providing a home for aggregated sexual assault case data is temporary and that a permanent, more appropriate home needs to be identified and funded for this purpose; and WHEREAS, the Public Safety Commission’s meetings are publicly accessible via broadcast on ATXN, archived video, archived transcripts, and backup documentation available on the City of Austin’s website; BE IT RECOMMENDED BY THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN THAT: Austin Police Department, SAFE Alliance, and Travis County District Attorney’s office submit sexual assault case data on a quarterly basis for review and discussion at Public Safety Commission meetings with data sets and presentations available in meeting backup documentation. Representatives of the respective stakeholders shall be present to answer questions about …
[MUSIC COMMISSION] RECOMMENDATION 20250203-010 Agenda Item 10 Date: February 3, 2025 Subject: Recommendation for the Evolution of the Austin Live Music Fund (2025 and beyond) for Musicians, Independent Promoters and Music Venues Nagavalli Medicharla Seconded By: Pedro Carvalho Motioned By: Recommendation The 2025 Music Commission recommendations on the Austin Live Music fund build on the pilot rollouts of the Live Music Fund in 2023 and 2024, taking into consideration critical community / stakeholder feedback, to ensure the effective and equitable use of Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) funds to support musicians, independent promoters and music venues in the commercial music sector in 2025 and beyond. Recommendation for the Evolution of the Austin Live Music Fund (2025 and beyond) for Musicians and Independent Promoters Building on the pilot rollouts of the Austin Live Music Fund in 2023 and 2024, the Music Commission proposes the following recommendations to ensure the effective and equitable use of Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) funds to support musicians and independent promoters in the commercial music sector: FOR MUSICIANS 1. Grant Categories a. Divide the grant into two distinct applicant categories, each with tailored grant amounts ($5000, $20,000), to better serve emerging and established artists b. $5000 grants to span over 1 year and $20,000 grants to span over a 2-year period. 2. Application Scoring Criteria a. Eligibility: i. At least 2 years of documentation showing the applicant has regularly performed as a professional musician—solo or as part of a band—in live performances to public audiences, ii. Or 6 released recordings (singles), iii. Or 6 promotionally released music videos b. Applications should be scored with majority emphasis on musician career c. d. accomplishments (50%) and local economic impact (25%) Include past and future marketing plans as scoring criteria (20%) Incorporate a scoring element for accessibility features such as accessible websites and promotional material, availability of sign language interpreters at events etc. (5%) 3. Allowable Uses of Funds a. Grant recipients can allocate funds toward a wide range of activities, including live performances, studio and video production, and other eligible expenses outlined under the HOT code. 1 of 4 FOR INDEPENDENT PROMOTERS 1. Grant Categories 2. Application Scoring Criteria o Eligibility: o Divide the grant into two distinct applicant categories, each with tailored grant amounts ($5000, $20,000), to better serve emerging and established promoters respectively. o $5000 grants to span over 1 year and $20,000 grants to span over a …
Austin Live Music Fund - Update Music & Entertainment Division Economic Development Department Music Commission Meeting – February 3, 2025 2024 Austin Live Music Fund – Latest Stats • 136 grant awards accepted so far out of 136 total grant awards (100%) agreements (95%) • 131 signed agreements so far out of 136 total grant • 134 completed Grant Agreement Orientations so far out of 136 total awardees (99%) • 132 completed Financial Information Forms out of 136 forms sent so far to awardees (95%) • 124 first payments paid so far out of 136 total awardees (85%) • 40 second payments paid so far out of 136 total awardees • 1 fully paid and completed award of 136 awards (17%) C I T Y O F A U S T I N Austin Live Music Fund – Community Feedback So Far 2025 Grant Award Budget - $4,800,000 • $300,000 award budget for $5,000 grants for 60 emerging artists (1-year agreements) • $3,500,000 award budget for $20,000 grants for 175 Professional Musicians and Independent Promoters (2-year agreements) • $1,000,000 award budget for $60,000 grants for 17 Live Music Venues (1-year agreements) Scored Points • Removal of Access to Services question related to banking • New scoring section for Professional Musicians and Independent Promoters that prioritizes applicants who have contributed to Austin’s music ecosystem • New Scoring section for Live Music Venues that prioritizes applicants who showcase live music as its core function Application Set-Up • Every application question will have multiple-choice answers • The process for applicants to share evidence for their selected multiple-choice answers will be streamlined and simplified to ensure each selected answer is backed up by evidence for scored points. The applicant will be unable to move forward in the application if a selected answer is not backed up with evidence • Narrative sections will only appear when an applicant has provided evidence for a multiple- choice answer to explain the evidence for reviewer consideration. As in 2024, the narrative sections are NOT SCORED and should be short and to the point. C I T Y O F A U S T I N Austin Live Music Fund – New Community Feedback Staff looks forward to receiving Live Music Fund Working Group feedback for additional improvement considerations. We invite you to share your additional thoughts: Music Industry • Austin Live Music Fund grants to musicians, promoters, and …
LIVE MUSIC FUND: RECOMMENDATIONS Outreach • Engage Community Partners through city vendor contracts to reach expanded audiences in diverse communities… this is where equity effort can make a difference. DAWA, Austin Tejano Music Coalition and ATXM may be prime contenders for this work. • Host, or engage partners to host community workshops featuring past grant recipients sharing tips for success and orgs such as TALA and MOHA on tips for applying. • Share video content or testimonials profiling successful projects, similar to this. • Share a preview of the application at least two weeks prior to application opening. Application • By and large, musicians felt that the application portal was much easier to use in 2024. Our recommendation is to continue using and building upon the current Submittable platform. • Musicians did remark that certain scoring rubrics relevant to banking and healthcare access were not explained fully in the application process. Our recommendation is that all application questions and associated scoring are better explained within the application. Eligibility: Musicians ATXMPRO Membership Requirements: • Percentage of Income from music related businesses 40% or higher • One of the following: Number of live music gigs (minimum 25), number of music lessons taught (minimum of 300), number of studios gigs (minimum 25) • Registered their business with County or State (DBA/LLC/S-Corp/Sole Prop) • Lived in Austin 1 year or longer (MUST reside in Austin or ETJ area) • Has online presence with at least two of the following: official website, major social media profile (Facebook, Twitter or Instagram), Youtube, patronage platform (i.e. Patreon or Bandcamp) • Has a minimum of 5 commercial releases in the last ten years (physical or digital, full length albums, EPs or singles) Eligibility: Musicians • Level 1 - $5K: “Emerging” musicians should meet two criteria • Level 2 - $20k: “Working” musicians should meet four criteria Eligibility: Promoters • An independent promoter is an individual or organization that: ○ Organizes, markets, and promotes live events such as concerts, music festivals, or performances. ○ Operates independently of any venue, record label, or major entertainment company. ○ Is typically self-employed or runs a small business, working on a contractual basis with artists, venues, or event organizers. Independent promoters must have a verifiable business specifically associated with promoting artists, and events, being contracted with venues, and/or festivals. • • Guidelines: Musicians and Independent Promoters i. Remove all questions centered around access …
LMF PROPOSED GUIDES 2025-2026 PREPARED BY SCOTT STRICKLAND, CITY COMMISSIONER, SECRETARY MUSIC COMMISSION D8 STATEMENT OBJECTIVES 1. CLARIFICATION GUIDES AND HOT STATUTES 2. PROBLEMATIC STRUCTURES THAT CURRENT EXIST 3. SOLUTIONS ON HOW THOSE PROBLEMS CAN BE FIXED ACCORDING TO OUR TAX CODE Definitions as outlined in sect.001 of Sect 156, 351, 352 CLARIFICATION GUIDES AND HOT STATUTES ACCORDING TO OUR TAX CODE Definitions as outlined in sect.001 of Sect 156, 351, 352 CLARIFICATION GUIDES AND HOT STATUTES ACCORDING TO OUR TAX CODE Definitions as outlined in sect.001 of Sect 156, 351, 352 CLARIFICATION GUIDES AND HOT STATUTES ACCORDING TO OUR TAX CODE Definitions as outlined in sect.001 of Subchapter B, 351.101.4 CLARIFICATION GUIDES AND HOT STATUTES ACCORDING TO OUR TAX CODE Definitions as outlined in sect.001 of Subchapter B, 351.101.4 HOT funds must be used for exhibition/performance. Period. CLARIFICATION GUIDES AND HOT STATUTES EXAMPLES BASED ON COMMUNITY FEEDBACK 2 musicians that received funding from the 2023 grant used the money to make an album, and have yet to make it out of the studio. One musician who received a grant in 2023 rented a venue, and had a few friends come out to the release after self-producing the entire record from home from preproduction to mastering. One musician who received 30k said it “was way too much money, but we’re going to figure out a way to spend it.” Several musicians and “independent promoters” do not live in Austin and received respectively 15 and 30k in funding from LMF 2024. CLARIFICATION GUIDES AND HOT STATUTES PROBLEMATIC STRUCTURES THAT CURRENTLY EXIST PROBLEMATIC STRUCTURES THAT CURRENTLY EXIST PROBLEMATIC STRUCTURES THAT CURRENTLY EXIST MISUSE AND MISAPPROPRIATION OF HOT FUNDING ALLOCATED TO NON - PUBLIC FACING PROJECTS PROBLEMATIC STRUCTURES THAT CURRENTLY EXIST PROBLEMATIC STRUCTURES THAT CURRENTLY EXIST MISUSE AND MISAPPROPRIATION OF HOT FUNDING ALLOCATED TO NON - PUBLIC FACING PROJECTS NO RESIDENTIAL VERIFICATION OF APPLICANTS APPLYING FOR LMF PROBLEMATIC STRUCTURES THAT CURRENTLY EXIST PROBLEMATIC STRUCTURES THAT CURRENTLY EXIST MISUSE AND MISAPPROPRIATION OF HOT FUNDING ALLOCATED TO NON - PUBLIC FACING PROJECTS NO RESIDENTIAL VERIFICATION OF APPLICANTS APPLYING FOR LMF INEFFICIENTLY SIZED GRANTS FOR THE INTENDED PUBLIC-FACING EXHIBITION PROJECT(S) AS OUTLINED IN HOT GUIDELINES PROBLEMATIC STRUCTURES THAT CURRENTLY EXIST PROBLEMATIC STRUCTURES THAT CURRENTLY EXIST INEFFICIENTLY SIZED GRANTS FOR THE INTENDED PUBLIC- FACING EXHIBITION PROJECT(S) AS OUTLINED IN HOT GUIDELINES 2023 STATS @ 3.5 MILLION DOLLARS 660 APPLICANTS 20% INDEPENDENT PROMOTERS 132 INDEPENDENT PROMOTERS 368 AWARDED …
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, February 3, 2025 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, February 3, 2025 The Resource Management Commission convened in a Special Called meeting on Monday, February 3, 2025, at Austin Energy Headquarters 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723. Chair Louis Stone called the Resource Management Commission meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. in Attendance: Commissioner Louis Stone, Chair; Board Members/Commissioners Commissioner Paul Robbins, Vice Chair; Commissioner Charlotte Davis; Commissioner Martin Luecke; Commissioner Dino Sasaridis; Commissioner Alison Silverstein. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Commissioner Raphael Swartz. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL N/A APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Resource Management Commission Regular Meeting on November 19, 2024 and approve the minutes of the Resource Management Commission Special Called Meeting on December 3, 2024. The motion approving the minutes of the Resource Management Commission meeting of November 19, 2024 was approved on Commissioner Davis’s motion, Vice Chair Robbins second on an 7-0 vote, with Commissioners Farmer and Gary absent and two vacancies. The motion approving the minutes of the Resource Management Commission special called meeting of December 3, 2024 was approved with amendments on Vice Chair Robbins motion, Commissioner Silverstein second on an 7-0 vote, with Commissioners Farmer and Gary absent and two vacancies. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and recommend against merging the Resource Management Commission and the Zero Waste Advisory Commission. The motion to recommend against merging the Resource Management Commission and the Zero Waste Advisory Commission, was approved on Vice Chair Robbins motion, Commissioner Luecke ’s second on an 7-0 vote, with Commissioners Farmer and Gary absent and two vacancies. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, February 3, 2025 3. Discussion regarding changes to Austin Energy’s Residential Rooftop Solar Program, with inclusion of energy storage batteries. The commission discussed Austin Energy’s Residential Rooftop Solar Program. DISCUSSION ITEMS FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Virtual Power Plants- Silverstein • Commissioner Terms- Robbins • Heat Pump Water Heaters- Robbins • Green Building Program and Energy Rebates- Robbins • Energy Star and Loan Program- Robbins (April) • Request the final version of the Gen Plan- Silverstein • Solar for All- Davis ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:59 p.m. The meeting minutes were approved at the February 18, 2025 meeting on Commissioner Silverstein’s motion, Commissioner Farmer’s second on an 7-0 vote, with Chair Stone and Commissioner Sasaridis absent and two vacancies.
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, February 3, 2025 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION REVISED SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, February 3, 2025 The Resource Management Commission convened in a Special Called meeting on Monday, February 3, 2025, at Austin Energy Headquarters 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723. Chair Louis Stone called the Resource Management Commission meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. in Attendance: Commissioner Louis Stone, Chair; Board Members/Commissioners Commissioner Paul Robbins, Vice Chair; Commissioner Charlotte Davis; Commissioner Martin Luecke; Commissioner Dino Sasaridis; Commissioner Alison Silverstein. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Commissioner Raphael Swartz. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL N/A APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Resource Management Commission Regular Meeting on November 19, 2024 and approve the minutes of the Resource Management Commission Special Called Meeting on December 3, 2024. The motion approving the minutes of the Resource Management Commission meeting of November 19, 2024 was approved on Commissioner Davis’s motion, Vice Chair Robbins second on an 7-0 vote, with Commissioners Farmer and Gary absent and two vacancies. The motion approving the minutes of the Resource Management Commission special called meeting of December 3, 2024 was approved with amendments on Vice Chair Robbins motion, Commissioner Silverstein second on an 7-0 vote, with Commissioners Farmer and Gary absent and two vacancies. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and recommend against merging the Resource Management Commission and the Zero Waste Advisory Commission. The motion to recommend against merging the Resource Management Commission and the Zero Waste Advisory Commission, was approved on Vice Chair Robbins motion, Commissioner Luecke ’s second on an 7-0 vote, with Commissioners Farmer and Gary absent and two vacancies. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, February 3, 2025 3. Discussion regarding changes to Austin Energy’s Residential Rooftop Solar Program, with inclusion of energy storage batteries. The commission discussed Austin Energy’s Residential Rooftop Solar Program. DISCUSSION ITEMS FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Virtual Power Plants- Silverstein • Commissioner Terms- Robbins • Heat Pump Water Heaters- Robbins • Green Building Program and Energy Rebates- Robbins • Energy Star and Loan Program- Robbins (April) • Request the final version of the Gen Plan- Silverstein • Solar for All- Davis ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:59 p.m. The meeting minutes were approved at the February 18, 2025 meeting on Commissioner Silverstein’s motion, Commissioner Farmer’s second on an 6-0-1 vote, with Commissioner Gary abstaining, Chair Stone and Commissioner Sasaridis absent, and two vacancies.
Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, February 3, 2025 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, February 3, 2025 The Public Safety Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Monday, February 3, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room, 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Ramírez called the Public Safety Commission Meeting to order at 4:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Enrique Duran II Pierre Nguyễn Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Timothy Ruttan, Vice Chair Rebecca Bernhardt David Holmes Michael Sierra-Arévalo Yasmine Smith PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on December 2, 2024. The motion to approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on December 2, 2024, was approved on Commissioner Sierra-Arévalo’s motion, Chair Ramírez’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Bernhardt was off the dais. Commissioner Orr was absent. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on January 6, 2025. The motion to approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on January 6, 2025, was approved on Commissioner Sierra-Arévalo’s motion, Commissioner Duran’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Bernhardt was off the dais. Commissioner Orr was absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1 Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, February 3, 2025 Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin Fire Department to include an update on the support of the Los Angeles County wildfire fighting and mental health support for firefighters. The presentation was made by Rob Vires, Chief of Staff, Austin Fire Department. Update from the Downtown Commission representative on the recent presentation by Austin Police Department’s Downtown Area Command on East 6th Street security measures and pedestrian safety. Discussed. Discussion of the Homeless Strategy Office (HSO) coordination with public safety departments with David Gray, Homeless Strategy Officer. The presentation was made by David Gray, Director, Homeless Strategy Office. Discussion of sexual assault data with Austin Police Department, The SAFE Alliance, Travis County District Attorney's Office, Austin-Travis County Sexual Assault Response and Resource Team (SARRT) and members of the Collective Sex Crimes Response Model (CSCRM) Project. The presentation was made by Deanna Lichter, Commander, Austin Police Department; Marcy Alonzo, Community Engagement Specialist, Austin Police Department; Coni Stogner, Co-chief Program Officer, SAFE Alliance; Paula Marks, Director of Forensic Nursing, SAFE Alliance; José Garcia, Travis County District Attorney. Item 7 was taken up with Item …
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL Regular Meeting Minutes The Art in Public Places Panel convened a regular meeting on Monday, February 3rd, 2025, virtual meeting. Chair Stephanie Lemmo called the Meeting to order at 6:10 PM. Panel Members in Attendance: Chair – Stephanie Lemmo, Vice Chair – J Muzacz, Andrew Danziger, Kristi-Anne Shaer. Staff in Attendance: Program Manager: Jaime Castillo. Project Coordinators: Frederico Salles Geib, Lindsay Hutchens, Bryana Iglesias, Alex Irrera. Guests in Attendance: None PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. The minutes from the Art in Public Places Panel Regular Meeting on Monday, January 13th, 2025, were approved on the motion of Kristi-Anne Shaer; Andrew Danziger seconded. Motion passed 4-0-0. 2. The minutes from the Art in Public Places Panel Special Meeting on Tuesday, January 14th, 2025 were approved on the motion of J Muzacz; Kristi-Anne Shaer seconded. Motion passed 4-0-0. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion of Arts Commission Liaison Report on Action Items from January 27th, 2025, Arts Commissions Meeting. AIPP Program Manager Jaime Castillo reported that all AIPP items were approved on consent. 4. Discussion of Mid/ Concept Design for Art in Public Places Montopolis Pool Project – Artist Britt Johnson presented, followed by feedback comments from the panel. 5. Discussion of Mid/ Concept Design for Art in Public Places Faulk History Center Project. Artist Suzy Gonzalez presented, followed by feedback comments from the panel. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. ACTION: Approve Final Design for the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Terminal Expansion Phase (TEP) II Art in Public Places Project – Artist Beili Liu presented followed by panel discussion. Final design was approved on a motion by Chair Lemmo; J Muzacz seconded. Motion passed 4-0-0. 7. ACTION: Approve Request for Qualifications for the Asian American Resource Center Art in Public Places Project. Staff member Lindsay Hutchens presented, followed by panel discussion. The RFQ was approved on a motion by Andrew Danziger; Kristi-Anne Shaer seconded. Motion passed 4-0-0. STAFF BRIEFINGS 8. Art in Public Places Staff Briefing on Conservation, Current Projects, and Milestones: Program Manager Jaime Castillo introduced new AIPP staff Ileana Yordan-Cuevas and Rebecca Rende who provided brief introductions. Additionally, co-chair J Muzacz, Andrew Danziger and Stephanie Lemmo have agreed to be a part of the AIPP panel working group about reviewing AIPP guidelines and ordinance. The panel was also reminded of Yareth Fernandez' Brownie Park Dedication happening on February 22nd, Saturday at 10AM. Staff Lindsay Hutchens …
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MONDAY FEBRUARY 3, 2025 MINUTES FOR THE CITY OF AUSTIN FIREFIGHTERS’, POLICE OFFICERS’ AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL’S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2025 The Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission convened in a Regular Meeting on Monday, February 3, 2025, at 5202 East Ben White Boulevard, Building 500, Austin TX 78741. Commissioners in Attendance: Commission Chair Jolsna Thomas Commissioner Vice Chair Farah Ahmed Commissioner Mitchell Kreindler Staff in Attendance: Jaclyn Gerban, Assistant City Attorney Nathan Brown, Assistant Director Matthew Chustz, M&CS Manager Cyndi Gordon, Civil Service Coordinator Rogue Huitron, Civil Service Coordinator Meca Thompson, Civil Service Coordinator Abby Varela, MCS Coordinator Sylvester Martin, MCS Coordinator CALL TO ORDER Chair Thomas called the meeting to order at 10:07 a.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Meeting of January 10, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of January 10, 2025, were approved on Vice Chair Ahmeds’ motion, Commissioner Kreindler’s second on a 2-0-1 vote. Commissioner Kreindler abstained from this item because they were not a commissioner on the date of the meeting. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MONDAY FEBRUARY 3, 2025 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and possible action regarding the request of one or more Austin Fire Department candidates, to the Commission to appoint a three-member board per Texas Local Government Code section 143.022(C) for another mental examination. Discussion was held and no action was taken because the request to appoint a three- member board was withdrawn by the candidate. 3. Discussion and action to approve future meeting dates and times. Discussion was held regarding future meeting dates and times. STAFF BRIEFINGS 4. Report from the Civil Service Office regarding promotional exam processes, disciplinary hearings, and fitness-for-duty actions. Cyndi Gordon, Civil Service Coordinator, delivered the briefing to the Commission with Municipal and Civil Service Manager Matthew Chustz, and Civil Service Coordinators Rogue Huitron and Meca Thompson. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Chair Thomas and Vice Chair Ahmed’s requested an item on the next agenda for discussion and action to approve future meeting dates and times. ADJOURNMENT Chair Thomas adjourned the meeting at 10:14 AM without objection. The minutes were approved at the May 5, 2025, regular meeting on Vice Chair Ahmed’s motion, Commissioner Kreindler’s second on a 3-1 vote.
1. 1. REFULAR MEETING of the COLLEGE STUDENT COMMISSION January 31, 2025, AT 3:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, Board and Commission Room 1101 301 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701 Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by 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. To register please contact Dr. Chiquita Eugene by email at chiquita.eugene@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512- 972-5003. Some members of the commission may be participating by videoconference. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Mariama Mbacke, Austin Community College Carson Domey, University of Texas at Austin Halle Kocian, University of Texas at Austin Mariana Ponce, University of Texas at Austin CALL TO ORDER Caleb Brizuela, Huston-Tillotson University Dominic Polidor, Huston-Tillotson University Prisca Dhital, Huston-Tillotson University Charlie Mossberger, St. Edward’s University Jake Hamerslough, St. Edward’s University AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the College Student Commission Regular Meeting from January 17, 2025. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Update from staff on the status of new commissioners WORKING GROUP UPDATES Update from TRANSPORTATION working group on priority issues for the spring Update from MENTAL HEALTH working group on priority issues for the spring Update from BANNED BOOKS working group on priority issues for the spring 2. 3. 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 the meeting date. Please call Chiquita Eugene at the Youth Initiatives Office, at (512-972-5003), for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the College Student Commission, please contact Chiquita Eugene at (512-972-5003).
COLLEGE STUDENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 31, JANUARY, 2025 The College Student Commission convened in a regular meeting on 31, January 2025 at 301 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701 in Austin, Texas. Chair Charlie Mossberger called the College Student Commission Meeting to order at 3:17 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Charlie Mossberger, Halle Kocian, Carson Domey Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely:, Dominic Polidor, Jacob Hamerslough, Mariama Mbacke, Caleb Brizuela, Mariana Ponce The motion to approve the minutes of the College Student Commission Regular Meeting on January 17th, 2025, was approved on Carson Domey’s motion, Jacob Hamerslough’s second on an 9-0 vote. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES STAFF BRIEFINGS None 2. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. None PUBLIC HEARINGS None 4. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. 1 Staff Liaison Abrianna Citta gave updates on the status of incoming commissioners. 7. 8. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 6. Update from TRANSPORTATION WORKING GROUP. The Transportation Working Group will meet before the next Commission meeting to discuss priority issues. Update was given by Jacob Hamerslough. Update from MENTAL HEALTH WORKING GROUP. The Mental Health Working Group wants to meet twice before the next Commission meeting. Members will continue to conduct outreach on their respective campuses to identify priority issues. a. Halle Kocian provided information on the structure of the University of Texas’ counselor system. Update was given by Halle Kocian. Update from BANNED BOOKS WORKING GROUP. The Banned Books Working Group has drafted a potential resolution. Members desire to meet with the Austin Public Library department to learn more about current banned books initiatives. Update was given by Charlie Mossberger. WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS None 9. Chair Charlie Mossberger adjourned the meeting at 3:48 p.m. without objection. The minutes were approved at the March 7th, 2025, meeting on Carson Domey’s motion, Halle Kocian’s second on a 8-0 vote. 2
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING BUILDING and FIRE BOARD OF APPEALS AGENDA Wednesday January 29, 2025 @ 9:30 am- In Person Permitting Development Center; Conference Room 1406 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr Austin, Texas 78752 Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by 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. To register, contact rick.arzola@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Ron Buys(R. Alter); Alan Schumann-Chair(Ellis); Ben Abzug(Velasquez); Aubrey Brasfield-V Chair(Fuentes), Chris Gannon (Pool) Jim Rumbo(Alter), Alison Satt(Madison) Oren Mitzner (Qadri) Paredes-Juarez (Vela) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. Approve the Minutes from Regular Called Meeting from January 22, 2025 2. Conduct a public hearing and consider approving a recommendation to adopt the 2024 APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION and ACTION International Building Code (IBC) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS- ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Rick Arzola at Development Services Department, Building Inspections, at (512) 974-2417, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
Regular Called Meeting of the Economic Prosperity Commission Wednesday, January 29, 2025, 6:30pm City Hall, Boards & Commissions Room 1101 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas Some members of the Economic Prosperity 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 Ryan Sperling, 512- 874-3568, ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Michael Nahas, Chair Rodrigo Cantu Aaron Gonzales Amy Noel Amy Rister Ofelia Zapata Luis Osta Lugo, Vice Chair Laura Dixon Kelsey Hitchingham Christina Ponder Raquel Valdez Sanchez AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Economic Prosperity Commission Regular Meeting on November 20, 2024. Approve the minutes of the Economic Prosperity Commission Regular Meeting on October 19, 2022 and Special Called Meeting on August 30, 2021. 2. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion of proposed reorganization of Boards and Commissions based on Austin City Council Resolution No. 20241212-133. Discussion of the role of the Economic Prosperity Commission’s representative on the Joint Sustainability Committee and potential nominations at the February meeting. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 6. Discussion and possible action on setting deadlines for working group outputs. Update from the Global Business Expansion working group regarding scheduling future working group meetings and its research on potential changes to the City’s Chapter 380 agreements. Update from the Small Business working group regarding scheduling its next working group meeting and opportunities to support the Small Business division with marketing, community engagement, and language accessibility. Update from the Redevelopment working group regarding scheduling its next working group meeting and what it has learned from the Colony Park development project. Update from the Childcare working group regarding scheduling its next working group meeting and what it has learned about hurdles and costs of opening new childcare centers. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications …
Economic Prosperity Commission Special Called Meeting Minutes Monday, August 30, 2021 The Economic Prosperity Commission convened in a special called meeting on Monday, August 30, 2021 via videoconferencing. Chair Amy Noel called the Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting to order at 5:55pm. Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Larry Anazia – District 1 Kirsha Haverlah – District 2 Alexis Taylor – District 3 Will Townsend – District 6 Chair, Amy Noel – District 7 Vice Chair, Nathan Ryan – District 8 Commissioners Absent: Rachel Green – Mayor’s Appointee Ivanna Neri – District 4 Preston Tom – District 5 Vacant – District 9 Kelsey Hitchingham – District 10 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION None present. NEW BUSINESS 3.C. Presentation by Cathy McHorse from United Way for Greater Austin Cathy McHorse of United Way for Greater Austin spoke about the Success by 6 program No additional new business taken up. APPROVAL OF MINUTES No minutes approved. OLD BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT No old business taken up. Meeting adjourned at 7:20 pm by Commissioner Noel due to loss of quorum. These minutes were approved at the __________ meeting on ________ motion, ________ second on a X-X vote.
Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, November 20, 2024 ECONOMIC PROSPERITY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, November 20, 2024 The Economic Prosperity Commission convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at 301 W. 2nd Street, Boards and Commissions Room 1101, in Austin, Texas. Chair Nahas called the Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting to order at 6:43 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance in Person: Michael Nahas (Chair) Aaron Gonzales Raquel Valdez Sanchez Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Kelsey Hitchingham Christina Ponder Amy Rister PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Economic Prosperity Commission Regular Meeting on October 16, 2024. The minutes were approved without objection on Chair Nahas’ motion on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Cantu, Dixon, Noel, Osta Lugo, and Zapata were absent. Approve the minutes of the Economic Prosperity Commission Special Called Meeting on July 19, 2023 and Regular Meeting on October 19, 2022. The July 19, 2023 minutes were approved on Commissioner Hitchingham’s motion, Commissioner Valdez Sanchez’ second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Cantu, Dixon, 1. 2. 1 Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, November 20, 2024 Noel, Osta Lugo, and Zapata were absent. Approval of the October 19, 2022 minutes was postponed to the next meeting without objection. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and possible action on setting deadlines for working group outputs. Discussion was held. Approve the formation of a working group to investigate childcare costs and regulations in Austin compared to other Texas cities. The motion to form a working group to investigate childcare costs and regulations in Austin compared to other Texas cities was approved without objection on Chair Nahas’ motion on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Cantu, Dixon, Noel, Osta Lugo, and Zapata were absent. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 5. Update from the Global Business Expansion working group regarding scheduling future working group meetings and its research on potential changes to the city’s Chapter 380 agreements. Update provided by Commissioner Rister. Update from the Small Business working group regarding scheduling its next working group meeting and opportunities to support the Small Business division with marketing, community engagement, and language accessibility. Update provided by Commissioner Gonzales. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Chair Nahas adjourned the meeting at 7:52 p.m. without objection. 4. 6. 2
Economic Prosperity Commission REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, October 19, 2022, 6:30 pm The Economic Prosperity Commission convened in a REGULAR CALLED meeting on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701. Vice Chair Kirsha Haverlah called the Economic Prosperity Commission meeting to order at 6:30 pm. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Vice Chair Kirsha Haverlah, Micahel Nahas Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Preston Tom, Amy Noel, Ryan Kurtz, Shayna Brown Absent: Chair Kelsey Hitchingham, Christiana Ponder, Nathan Ryan, Will Townsend Vacancy: District 3 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Chase Wright speaking from Springdale Park Neighbors APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.Approve the minutes of the Economic Prosperity Commission Regular Meeting on September 21, 2022. Minutes from the 9/21/2022 meeting approved on Michael Nahas’s motion, Preston Tom’s second. Vote 6-0 to approve. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2.Staff briefing regarding new commission members. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3.Discussion and possible action for 2023 Meeting Schedule Motion to establish 2023 calendar for third Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm on Michael Nahas’s motion, Ryan Kurtz’s second. Vote 6-0 to approve. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 4.Update from Intercommission working group 5.Update from Joint Sustainability Commission member report 6.Update from Reproductive Health working group Vice Chair Kirsha Haverlah adjourned the Economic Prosperity Commission meeting at 7:50pm. These minutes were approved at the (date) (member)’ s motion, (member) second on a (X-Y) vote.
