2 CLMC1060 NW Area Lift Station Improvements: Boulder Lane Lift Station $5,650,200 $6,881,000 John Wesley Smith J. Oeffinger Austin Water 12/12/2024 Yes Construction $4,512,745 65.58 28.48 Solicitation Description Cost Estimate Award Amount Prime MBE AA H A/NA WBE DBE SMBR Liaison Project Manager Department Council Date Goals Met Type SLBP Goal Information MBE/ WBE Non Sub CLMC1055 Ivanhoe Trail Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal $3,526,000 $2,977,416 John Wesley Smith M. Nazir Austin Water 12/12/2024 Yes Construction (MH) Facilities Rehabilitation, Inc. (MB) Sammie J Kellough / Sam Kellough Trucking (FA) Marie's Trucking (FH) CL Concrete Construction Corporation C.C. Carlton Industries, LTD (MB) Earthco Landscape Construction, LLC (MH) Industry Junction, Inc. (MA) Benqwest, LLC (FW) Woolery Custom Fence Co. (FA) Rama Tirumalachar / Rama Tiru (FA) Marie's Trucking Non MWBE Total Brown and Root Industrial Services, LLC (FH) Hot Rod Mechanical, Inc. Non MWBE Total Solicitation No # 1 Prime Subs Prime Subs Prime Subs Prime Subs Prime Subs Prime Subs (MH) Facilities Rehabilitation, Inc. (MB) Sammie J Kellough / Sam Kellough Trucking (FA) Marie's Trucking 5 CLMB334A (FH) CL Concrete Construction Corporation Elisabet Ney Museum Building Restoration and Site Improvements Reissue (FW) Teresa Slaughter / Instant Rain Designs, LLC / Slaughter Services Non MWBE Total Denucci Constructors, LLC (MB) Avery Williamson / Avery's Lawn Care & Landscaping, LLC (MB) I.C.C.S., LLC / ICCS Academy (MH) Mars Industries, LLC (FH) Primetex Materials, LLC (MA) Benqwest, LLC (FW) Terra EcoServices, LLC (FW) Liquid Waste Solutions, LLC (FW) Champion Fuel Solutions (FW) Stephanie Braun Clayton, LLC / Stephanie Braun Clayton Photography SG MG SG MG SG GFE SG MG SG MG Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y N FY 2025 Council Awards Report December 2024 $2,869,416 96.70 5.00 0.09 0.10 1.44 1.52 1.34 1.68 1.68 0.78 0.80 0.80 0.10 3.95 4.00 0.45 0.47 4.00 0.47 $290,194 12.07 $1,681,900 $432,721 $1,281,580 97.27 $50,000 $3,000 $45,000 $55,000 $275,000 $32,000 $16,255 $10,000 $20,000 $1,960,000 $20,000 $7,000 $9,000 $142,600 $1,240,600 $10,500 $3,000 $10,000 $15,000 $4,000 $4,000 $8,000 $2,000 $2,000 1.52 0.66 0.68 0.24 0.15 0.29 69.94 69.94 0.68 13.80 2.96 2.96 0.36 0.71 0.18 0.18 4.78 0.52 0.53 0.64 0.68 1.42 1.52 1.52 0.53 1.70 0.00 9.70 0.00 2.30 0.00 1.19 1.19 0.93 0.27 0.89 1.33 0.36 28.48 17.99 17.99 25.74 25.74 3 CLMC1064 Givens District Park -- Recreation Center Renovation $2,600,000 …
KPIs for MBEWBE COMMISSION KPI Measure Benchmark/Goal Notes now sending a post-certification survey number of firms certified certification process timeline % of awards that met solicitation goals with direct spend vs. subcontracting % of new firms receiving a direct award within 1st cert cycle % of all unique certified firms receiving a direct award or a subcontract each year % of new firms bidding within one year of cert % of new firms receiving solicitations within one year of cert % awarded to M/WBE & HUB certified firms % of eligible firms recertifying each cycle renewal process timeline by category time to become certified by threshhold by threshhold number of awards out of how many total cert firms by threshhold by threshhold dollars awarded to cert firms out of total dollars by category time to recertify certification/recertification/retention contact list/engagement contacts from primes/GFE soliciations/bids awards/selection procurement one month or less currently at 7 days or less firms are notified based on their profile in SMBR outreach efforts to certified vendors direct contact via primes looking at request for qualification and request for proposal process (not just meeting goals, but potentially incentivize to exceed) reliant to an extent on project managers in departments with content expertise; they will look at and question scopes of work; some industries/areas are challenge; will require some education and direction what list are they using for initial contacts? what are the mandatory outreach efforts required? Outreach reporting on GFE? Incentives/disincentives? are these written/scaled so that smaller vendors are able to bid/repsond? Mentor/protégé initiatives--outline incentives to participate (on both sides); needs to be a building block, not a holding pattern criteria for selection process; what business functions/professions do categories include?: contruction, commodities/goods, professional services, non-professional services
MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee MEETING MINUTES The MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee convened in a regular meeting on February 4, 2025. Members attended both virtually and in-person at the City of Austin Permit and Development Center at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Room 1215 in Austin, TX. CALL TO ORDER Committee Chair, Ahmed Moledina called the meeting to order at 5:40pm. COMMITTEE MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: In-Person: Virtual: Ahmed Moledina (Chair) Lena Banks (Vice Chair), Terry Mitchell, Salman Rashid, Erica Douglass Sherice Williams Amin Dhukka, Shweta Padmanabha, Julio Rojas-Aguilar, Talan Tyminski Absent: PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL • None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes from the MBE/WBE Advisory Committee Regular Meeting on January 14, 2025. • The minutes were considered for approval and approved on a motion by Committee Vice-Chair, Lena Banks and seconded by Committee Member, Terry Mitchell. Approved on a 6-0 vote. WORKING GROUP 2. Update from the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Working Group on developing KPIs that demonstrate the success of the committee. • Committee Vice-Chair, Lena Banks invited other members to join the working group and Committee Member, Salman Rashid accepted the invitation. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Briefing on the Small and Minority Business Resources Department (SMBR) Director’s Report on upcoming initiatives and events related to SMBR. • SMBR Director, Edward Campos introduced the Active Construction Equity (ACE) Outreach Plan and the SMBR staff that presented. 4. Staff briefing on the Active Construction Equity (ACE) Outreach Plan by SMBRs Compliance and Resources divisions • SMBR Business Process Consultant, Patricia Bourenane and SMBR Program Manager, Jolene Cochran presented. Page 1 of 2 • The ACE Outreach Plan was created to assist prime contractors in their efforts to communicate opportunities and project information for the Journey with AUS Airport Expansion and Development Program (AEDP) to certified Disadvantaged/Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprises. 5. Staff briefing on the Certification Roll Report by the SMBR Certification Division Manager. • SMBR Certification Business Development Counselor, Sandra Fabian-Ramirez provided the update. 6. Staff briefing on the Council Awards report by the SMBR Acting Assistant Director. • SMBR Acting Assistant Director, Felecia Shaw provided the update. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 7. Call for future agenda items from Committee members Next Month’s Agenda • Briefing on the Annual Procurement Forecast Report by the Small and Minority Business Resources SMBR) and Financial Services departments. Pending Agenda Items • Chapter 380 Reports (quarterly) • …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL CARE STRATEGIES AND ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2025, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER ROOM 1203 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the HIV PLANNING COUNCIL may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: Click here to join the meeting Public comment will be allowed in person or remotely via telephone or Teams. 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 to speak, call or email the Office of Support, (737)-825-1684 or hivplanningcouncil@austintexas.gov CURRENT HIV PLANNING COUNCIL CARE STRATEGIES AND ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Zachery Garay, Committee Chair, conflicted Joe Anderson Jr., conflicted, non-voting Alicia Alston Aran Belani Marquis Goodwin, conflicted AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 2/3/2025 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 HIV Planning Council regular meeting of the Governance/Membership and Care Strategies committee on October 1, 2024 2. Approve the minutes of the HIV Planning Council regular meeting of the Governance/Membership and Care Strategies committee on September 3, 2024 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS 3. Members will declare conflict of interest with relevant agenda items, service categories, and/or service standards. STAFF BRIEFINGS 4. Introductions/Announcements 5. Office of Support Staff Briefing DISCUSSION ITEMS 6. Discussion of Resource Guide 7. Discussion of Spring Town Hall Planning DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. Discussion and approval of Service Standards FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 9. Discussion of workplan calendar and social calendar ADJOURNMENT Indicative of action items 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. TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For More Information on the HIV Planning Council, please contact Rashana Raggs at (737)-825-1684.
REGULAR MEETING of the African American Resource Advisory Commission Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 5:30 P.M. African American Cultural & Heritage Facility 912 E 11th St. Creativity Studio Austin, Texas 78702 Some members of the African American Resource Advisory 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: Roger Davis Elaina Fowler Kyron Hayes Anthony Jackson Antonio Ross Greg Smith Dr. Chiquita Eugene Joi Harden Daryl Horton Nelson Linder Mueni Rudd CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA 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 1. Approve the minutes of the African American Resource Advisory Commission Regular meeting on October 1, 2024. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Conduct an emergency election for Commission officers. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please contact Ryan Sperling, Office of the City Clerk at 512-974-3568 or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the African American Resource Advisory Commission, please contact Ryan Sperling at 512-974-3568 or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov.
AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2024 The African American Resource Advisory Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 5:30 P.M. at the City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Room 1401/1402 in Austin, Texas. Commissioner Dewi Smith called the African American Resource Advisory Commission meeting to order at 5:34 pm. Commissioners in Attendance : Serita Fontanesi, Chair Roger Davis Dr. Chiquita Eugene Daryl Horton Nelson Linder Dewi Smith Greg Smith Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Elaine Fowler Joi Harden Kyron Hayes Anthony Jackson Antonio Ross Mueni Rudd APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the African American Resource Advisory Commission Special Called Meeting on September 24, 2024. The minutes from the special called September meeting on 9/24/2024 were approved on Commissioner Greg Smith’s motion, Commissioner Davis’ second on a vote of 9-0. Commissioners Eugene, Fontanesi, Horton, and Rudd were off the dais. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Briefing on the African American community demographics by Lila Valencia City of Austin Demographer Planner Lila Valencia, City of Austin Demographer Planner, presented on African American community demographics in Austin. 3. Briefing on the Preservation Plan Working Group’s and Historic Landmark Commission’s work finalizing and obtaining Council approval of the Equity-Based Preservation Plan by Cara Bertron Program Manager II, - Planning Department Cara Bertron, Program Manager II, Planning Department, and Ursula Carter, a member of the Preservation Plan working group, presented on the Preservation Plan Working Group’s and Historic Landmark Commission’s work finalizing and obtaining Council approval of the Equity-Based Preservation Plan. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Introduction of the new City of Austin City Manager TC Broadnax to the commission. T.C. Broadnax, City Manager, introduced himself to the commission and spoke about his goals as City Manager. 5. Discuss feedback received on the Strategic Planning Summary. Postponed to the November meeting on Chair Fontanesi’s motion, Commissioner Davis’ second on a 12-0 vote. Commissioner Eugene was off the dais. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Approve changing the November 5, 2024, Commission meeting date to November 12, 2024 The November 5, 2024 meeting was moved to November 12, 2024 on Commissioner Greg Smith’s motion, Commissioner Dewi Smith’s second on an 11-1 vote. Commissioner Davis voted no. Commissioner Eugene was off the dais. 7. Approve the formation of a Retreat Working Group and approval of Retreat Day Postponed to the November meeting on …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION February 3, 2025 6:00 p.m. Austin Energy Headquarters; 1st Floor; Shudde Fath Conference Room 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, Texas 78723 Some members of the Resource Management Commission maybe participating by videoconference. 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 Natasha Goodwin, at Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com or 512-322-6505. AGENDA Members: Louis Stone, Chair GeNell Gary Paul Robbins, Vice Chair Martin Luecke Charlotte Davis Dino Sasaridis Trey Farmer Chelsey Scaffidi CALL MEETING TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 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 Raphael Schwartz Alison Silverstein Vacant 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. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and recommend against merging the Resource Management Commission and the Zero Waste Advisory Commission. 3. Discussion regarding changes to Austin Energy’s Residential Rooftop Solar Program, with inclusion of energy storage batteries. DISCUSSION ITEMS 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 Natasha Goodwin at Austin Energy, at (512) 322-6505 or email Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Resource Management Commission, please contact Natasha Goodwin at Austin Energy, at 512-322- 6505 or email Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com .
Recommendation Against Merging the Resource Management Commission and the Zero Waste Advisory Commission WHEREAS, a proposal has been made to merge the Resource Management Commission and the Zero Waste Advisory Commission to create a Resource Recovery and Management Commission; and WHEREAS, the purpose of the Resource Management Commission is to advise the City Council in developing and reviewing city plans and policies concerning the efficient use of energy including alternative and renewable energy technologies and on energy and water conservation; and WHEREAS, the Resource Management Commission is supported by Austin Energy staff resources and regularly engages with Austin Energy, Austin Water and Texas Gas on issues under its purview; and WHEREAS, the purpose of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission is to advise the City Council on solid waste management policies and resources, and to promote an economical and environmentally safe system of waste reduction, recovery and disposal; and WHEREAS, the Zero Waste Advisory Commission is supported by Austin Resource Recovery staff; and WHEREAS, the overlap between the Resource Management Commission and Zero Waste Advisory Commission is narrow in scope, and a merged Resource Recovery and Management Commission would require both City staff and Commissioners to engage on an expansive array of issues unrelated to their primary areas of expertise and day-to-day responsibility; and WHEREAS, the two commissions may effectively coordinate on the few areas of overlap by sharing information, appointing members to serve on any applicable working groups and considering joint resolutions; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Resource Management Commission recommends against merging the Resource Management Commission and the Zero Waste Advisory Commission.
A Resolution Summary Resolution on Changes to Residential Rooftop Solar Rebate Program D. SASARIDIS 16 JANUARY 2025 Overview Who: RMC Commissioners – Dino Sasaridis, Paul Robbins, Alison Silverstein. What: A resolution to improve and streamline Austin Energy’s solar rebate program and inspections, inclusive of solar and batteries. Why: Historic load growth will put stress on generation and transmission. Solar has the lowest cost of electricity generation and will fill this need, and batteries are needed to make the solar deployable at night, and reduce congestion. Costs and bureaucracy both bottleneck solar and battery deployments at the edge of the grid (on homes). This resolution aims to reduce bureaucracy, costs, and realign incentives towards this goal. When: Now, for a vote by RMC, to be presented to City Council. More about the ‘Why’ Claim: Significant demand growth is coming to the Texas grid. Summer baseline load is ~60 GW. This is mostly driven by electrification of carbon-based fuel activities. This is a good thing, but it will stress the electric grid. Passenger vehicle electrification: adds 12 – 18 GW to base load, 129 GWh/day Electrification of long-haul trucking: adds 8 – 12 GW to base load, 86 GWh/day • • • Growth of AI: 50 GWh/day • Air conditioner use: proportional to peak summer temperature, increases peak load on grid -> drives unreliability • Heat pumps displacing gas furnaces Industrial Heat via graphite heating • • Atmospheric carbon removal As Austinites, we will feel these changes impact us as rate increases and instability. Claim: Solar and batteries are a robust solution to adding capacity, but work is needed to reduce bureaucracy and streamline the process, which will decrease cost and increase competition. The language in this resolution can open Austin up to being a renewable energy superpower, setting an example for other cities, and making a difference in Texas. Content of the Resolution 1. Streamlining Administration 2. Consumer Protection 3. Standard for New Inverters 4. Improvements in AE Solar and Battery Inspections 5. Encouragement of Onsite Eneryg-Storage Batteries 6. Survey of Solar Inverter Installations to Determine Grid Protection Capability 7. Implementation Schedule 1. Streamlining Administration Eliminate the solar education course and quiz, which are presently required to receive the $2,500 rebate. The course and quiz are friction that discourage folks from installing solar, because receiving the rebate is gated by the quiz. Replace these two items with a flyer. • 26 …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Resource Management Commission Resolution on Changes to Residential Rooftop Solar Rebate Program WHEREAS, streamlining Austin Energy’s Residential Solar program will reduce customers’ and installers’ cost and time necessary for solar and battery installation while reducing administrative overhead for Austin Energy (AE); and WHEREAS, given the reasonably expected large increase in AE load growth in the next few years, aggressively increasing energy efficiency measures, distributed energy resources, solar installations, and onsite energy-storage batteries are critical means to achieve the Austin Energy Resource Generation and Climate Protection Plan and advance local resilience; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Resource Management Commission makes the following recommendations to the Austin City Council to modify AE’s rooftop solar program and initiate a battery incentive program. 1. Streamlining Administration A. AE shall eliminate the solar education course and quiz, replacing it with a digital information flyer and material integrated into the solar and battery installation application process that contains the most useful information, such as an explanation of Value of Solar, how much yearly energy production to expect per panel, explanation of kW vs kWh, and other basic information. B. AE shall not condition rebate approval upon the customer’s current electricity usage. AE should require the contractor to provide values for expected usage and production to the customer. AE may warn the applying customer if proposed arrays exceed a certain percentage of the customer’s present electricity usage, to help the customer understand that they may be buying more solar and/or battery equipment than they may need, C. AE shall not place additional requirements on the installation or parts used other than those covered by normal inspection. 2. Consumer Protection 1 A. AE shall specify a minimum set of 10-year warranty provisions that every contractor must offer to be eligible for the rebate list. Installers can offer other provisions beyond that minimum set. B. AE shall provide up-to-date interactive reference solar and battery benchmark cost estimates for a few house types and roof scenarios to give customers a valid point of comparison to evaluate solar contractors’ sales cost quotes. C. AE shall require 75% TSRF (Total Solar Resource Fraction) for 3 kW of the total proposed solar installation, but not for the entire array. AE may require the contractor to calculate the TSRF for the entire array and communicate that estimate to the customer with an explanation of what that means for estimated annual …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Resource Management Commission Recommendation No. 20250203-002 Recommendation Against Merging the Resource Management Commission and the Zero Waste Advisory Commission WHEREAS, a proposal has been made to merge the Resource Management Commission and the Zero Waste Advisory Commission to create a Resource Recovery and Management Commission; and WHEREAS, the purpose of the Resource Management Commission is to advise the City Council in developing and reviewing city plans and policies concerning the efficient use of energy including alternative and renewable energy technologies and on energy and water conservation; and WHEREAS, the Resource Management Commission is supported by Austin Energy staff resources and regularly engages with Austin Energy, Austin Water and Texas Gas on issues under its purview; and WHEREAS, the purpose of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission is to advise the City Council on solid waste management policies and resources, and to promote an economical and environmentally safe system of waste reduction, recovery, and disposal; and WHEREAS, the Zero Waste Advisory Commission is supported by Austin Resource Recovery staff; and WHEREAS, the overlap between the Resource Management Commission and Zero Waste Advisory Commission is narrow in scope, and a merged Resource Recovery and Management Commission would require both City staff and Commissioners to engage on an expansive array of issues unrelated to their primary areas of expertise and day-to-day responsibility; and WHEREAS, the two commissions may effectively coordinate on the few areas of overlap by sharing information, appointing members to serve on any applicable working groups and considering joint resolutions; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Resource Management Commission recommends against merging the Resource Management Commission and the Zero Waste Advisory Commission. Date of Approval: February 3, 2025 Commissioner Louis Stone, Chair; Commissioner Paul Robbins, Vice Chair; Commissioner Charlotte Davis; Commissioner Martin Luecke; Commissioner Dino Sasaridis; Commissioner Raphael Schwartz; Commissioner Alison Silverstein 7-0 None None None Vote: For: Against: Abstentions: Off Dais: Absences: Vacancies: Attest: Natasha Goodwin, Staff Liaison Commissioner Trey Farmer; Commissioner GeNell Gary Mayor’s Office; District 10
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.
REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION Monday, February 3, 2025, 4:00 PM Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room, #1101 301 West 2nd Street Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Public Safety Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Christi Vitela, 512- 974-2792, christi.vitela@austintexas.gov. Pierre Nguyễn Kristy Orr Michael Sierra-Arévalo Yasmine Smith CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Timothy Ruttan, Vice Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Enrique Duran II David Holmes AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on December 2, 2024. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on January 6, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 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. 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. Discussion of the Homeless Strategy Office (HSO) coordination with public safety departments with David Gray, Homeless Strategy Officer. 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. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Approve a Recommendation to Council for the presentation of aggregated sexual assault case data to the Public Safety Commission on a quarterly basis, to add case data as backup for relevant Public Safety Commission meeting agendas, and for the Collective Sex Crimes Response Model to work with the City Manager’s Office and Council to develop a proposed budget and cost analysis for the posting of quarterly sexual assault case …
Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, December 2, 2024 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, December 2, 2024 The Public Safety Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Monday, December 2, 2024, 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 4:02 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Timothy Ruttan, Vice Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Enrique Duran II Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: David Holmes Pierre Nguyễn Michael Sierra-Arévalo PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Stephanie Ryan – A thank you to APD and crime reduction strategies. APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION ITEMS Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on November 4, 2024. The minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on November 4, 2024, were approved on Vice Chair Ruttan’s motion, Commissioner Duran’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Nguyễn was off the dais. Commissioners Hermesmeyer, Orr, and Smith were absent. Discussion of commissioner appointments in 2025, the holdover capacity, and quorum for the Public Safety Commission. Discussed. Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services Department. 1. 2. 3. 1 Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, December 2, 2024 The presentation was made by Wesley Hopkins, Chief of Staff, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services Department. Presentation regarding Public Safety Department mental health services and support for sworn staff. The presentation was made by Heather Arispe, Public Safety Wellness Administrator, Austin Fire Department; Kachina Clark, Police Division Manager – Victim Services/Employee Wellness, Austin Police Department; Jennifer Smith, Sergeant, Austin Police Department; Connie Geerhart, Employee Wellness Program Manager, Austin Police Department; James Mason, Assistant Chief, Austin Police Department; Wesley Hopkins, Chief of Staff, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services Department; Tom Vocke, Assistant Chief, Austin Fire Department. Presentation regarding Public Safety Department demographics and diversification efforts. The presentation was made by James Mason, Assistant Chief, Austin Police Department; Wesley Hopkins, Chief of Staff, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services Department; Tom Vocke, Assistant Chief, Austin Fire Department. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Approve a Public Safety Commissioner to serve on the Downtown Commission as a non- voting member per City Code 2-1-140-C. The motion to approve Chair Ramírez to serve on the Downtown Commission as a non- voting member was approved on Chair Ramírez’s motion, Vice Chair Ruttan’s second, on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Hermesmeyer, Orr, and Smith were absent. WORKING …
Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, January 6, 2025 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, January 6, 2025 The Public Safety Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Monday, January 6, 2025, at City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. in Austin, Texas. Chair Ramírez called the Public Safety Commission Meeting to order at 4:05 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Timothy Ruttan, Vice Chair Michael Sierra-Arévalo Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Enrique Duran II Pierre Nguyễn Yasmine Smith PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Ryan Saunders– Neighbor noise issues and complaint process. APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION ITEMS 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, failed on Vice Chair Ruttan’s motion, Commissioner Sierra- Arévalo’s second on a 5-0 vote. Commissioner Smith abstained. Commissioners Bernhardt, Holmes, and Orr were absent. Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin Police Department. The presentation was made by Robin Henderson, Chief of Staff, Austin Police Department. Commissioner Smith requested data on how the APD Cadet graduation rates compare to averages of similar cities. 1. 2. 1 Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, January 6, 2025 3. 4. Presentation regarding the inclement winter weather plans including communication and partnerships with area organizations. Presentation by Bill Wilson, Interim Director, Homeland Security and Emergency Management. The presentation was made by Bill Wilson, Interim Director, Homeland Security and Emergency Management. Commissioner Smith requested data on unhoused persons receiving digital communications. Presentation regarding the work of the Office of Violence Prevention, including partnerships with public safety agencies and review of the Gun Violence Problem Analysis. Presentation by Michelle Myles, Senior Business Process Consultant, Austin Public Health. The presentation was made by Michelle Myles, Senior Business Process Consultant, Austin Public Health. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discussion of City of Austin Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 Budget timeline and process and formation of a working group to draft budget recommendations. Postponed without objection. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Inclement weather update from both HSEM and HSO. (Smith) Recommendation to request a biannual update presentation from HSEM. (Ramírez) Staffing report (Ramírez) ADJOURNMENT Chair Ramírez adjourned the meeting at 6:10 p.m. without objection. 2
Downtown Area Command Updates Downtown Commission January 15, 2025 Lieutenant Christopher Juusola Christopher.Juusola@AustinTexas.gov Topics • Staffing Update • DTAC Crime Stats • Updates • E 6th Street • Meridian Barricades • Questions APD Staffing (1/6/2025) APD Staffing APD Staffing DTAC Property Crime DTAC Violent Crime DTAC Violent Crime DTAC Crimes Against Society E 6th St Project Overview • West Bound Traffic Only • No North/South Traffic • Widened “Sidewalks” • Devices to Keep Pedestrians Out of Roadway • Regular Stakeholder Meetings • Violent Crime • Advocate for Economic • Property Crime Development • Advocate for Safer Environment • Response to Resistance Incidents • Collisions • Sales Data (Alcohol) • Devices to Keep Vehicles Out • Advocate for Better Business of Pedestrian Areas Practices • Increased Traffic Enforcement “Devices” • Fences- Keeps Pedestrians Out of Roadway • Engineered Curbs- Keeps Vehicles Out of Pedestrian Areas Traffic Plan -South Side= Blocked, 1 lane + Parking Lane -North Side= Blocked, Parking Lane Only Upcoming Projects (Stay Tuned) • Spring Festival Season • Increased DTAC Police Staffing • Changes to DTAC Patrol Area Questions? • Mark Clemens, DTAC Commander • Mark.Clemens@AustinTexas.gov • Christopher Juusola, DTAC Operations Lieutenant • Christopher.Juusola@AustinTexas.gov
Austin Police Department Public Safety Commission Sex Crimes Data July – December, 2024 February 3, 2025 APD Sex Crimes Data PSC Presentation • Section 1- Calls for Service • Section 4- Case Staffings • Section 2- Reported Cases • Section 5- Key Messages • Section 3- Internal Case Status 2 2 Sex Crimes Related Calls for Service July-December 793 536 726 475 900 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 Q3 Q4 2023 2024 Source: APD CAD Calls (Current as of: 1/23/25) 3 3 Reported Sex Crimes- Highest Offense Adult Cases July-December 2023 & 2024 219 149 250 200 150 100 50 0 11A- Rape 11B- Sodomy 11C- Sex Assault w/Object 21 27 July-Dec 2023 July-Dec 2024 50 26 Source: Versadex RMS (Current as of: 1/22/25) 4 4 Adult Reported Cases for All Sex Based Crimes July-December 2023= 710 July-December 2024= 655 All cases of sex based crimes reported to APD are investigated regardless of the title code or offense In 2023, all reports were investigated but the title codes were not always changed from Sexual Assault Information to Sexual Assault Example of our data hygiene efforts to improve transparent and accurate reporting in 2024 and beyond 5 Other Reported Sex Based Crimes- Highest Offense Adult Cases July-December 2023 & 2024 160 125 71 68 96 54 183 107 200 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 2 2 Burglary of Residence- Sex Nature Indecent Exposure; Public Lewdness 2 2 Sexual Coercion 0 1 Kidnapping Sex Crime Info; Out of City; Suspected SA Sexual Photos; Intimate Visual Recordings Sex Offense, Forcible: Fondling July-Dec 2023 July-Dec 2024 Source: Versadex RMS (Current as of: 1/22/25) 6 6 Internal Case Status Rape, SA with Object, Sodomy (11A-11C) July-December (2023 vs 2024) 102 154 Warrant Issued (Suspended) 13 7 Unfounded Suspended Prosecutor Declined 14 Suspended Pending Victim Readiness Suspended Pending Follow Up Suspended Pending DNA Suspended No Leads/Evidence 16 48 Suspended (Closed) 10 5 Suspending- Pending Prosecutorial Review Cleared Exceptionally Cleared by Arrest Cleared Administratively 2 2 3 8 4 4 2 0 1 2 3 4 0 0 20 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 36 37 40 July-Dec 2024 July-Dec 2023 Source: Versadex RMS (Current as of: 1/18/25) 7 7 Internal Case Status Other Sex Based Crimes July-December (2023 vs 2024) 146 145 85 112 Warrant Issued (Suspended) 27 Unfounded Suspended …
TCDA Adult Sexual Assault Data Prepared for the Public Safety Commission - 1.29.2025 JULY - DECEMBER 2024 Case Staffing Snapshot: 07/01/24 to 12/31/24 Austin PD ALL AGENCIES # LEA Did Not File 32 40 # TCDA Declined 0 0 # PFI # Accepted 26 42 21 21 Case Prosecution Snapshot: 07/01/24 to 12/31/24 Cases Received for Prosecution Cases Rejected or Dismissed Cases Indicted Cases No Billed Cases Pled Cases Tried 76 40 59 3 40 7 Conviction Acquittal Mistrial 4 1 2 1 TCDA Adult Sexual Assault Data Prepared for the Public Safety Commission - 1.29.2025 JULY 2024 Case Staffing Snapshot : 7/1/24 to 7/31/24 Austin PD Bee Cave PD Mustang Ridge PD TCSO ALL AGENCIES # LEA Did Not File 1 0 1 0 2 # TCDA Declined 0 0 0 0 0 # Accepted 7 0 0 0 7 8 1 0 1 10 # PFI # Total Cases Staffed Case Prosecution Snapshot: 7/1/24 to 7/31/24 Cases Received for Prosecution Cases Rejected or Dismissed Interest of Justice and CW or LEA Has Requested Dismissal/Rejection Unable to Locate or Necessary Witness Failed to Appear/Cooperate Unable to proceed: Defense Motion to Dismiss or Suppress Granted Cases Indicted Cases No Billed Cases Pled Cases Tried Conviction Acquittal Mistrial Trial Outcome - D-1-DC-23-203069 SEXUAL ASSAULT PROH SEXUAL CONDUCT GUILTY GUILTY 16 1 1 1 19 22 3 1 1 1 7 1 5 1 1 0 0 2 TCDA Adult Sexual Assault Data Prepared for the Public Safety Commission - 1.29.2025 AUGUST 2024 Case Staffing Snapshot: 8/1/24 to 8/31/24 # LEA Did Not File # PFI # Total Cases Staffed Austin PD Lakeway PD TCSO Univ of Texas PD ALL AGENCIES # TCDA Declined 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 3 # Accepted 4 0 0 0 4 5 1 4 0 10 Case Prosecution Snapshot: 8/1/24 to 8/31/24 Cases Received for Prosecution Cases Rejected or Dismissed Case has Been Refiled Defendant is Deceased or Terminally Ill Defendant Prosecuted in Another Case Insufficient Evidence Interest of Justice and CW or LEA Has Requested Dismissal/Rejection Cases Indicted Cases No Billed Cases Pled Cases Tried Conviction Acquittal Mistrial Trial Outcome - D-1-DC-22-600102 AGG SEXUAL ASSAULT NOT GUILTY 10 1 5 1 17 16 9 2 2 3 1 1 4 0 10 1 0 1 0 3 TCDA Adult Sexual Assault Data Prepared for the Public Safety Commission - 1.29.2025 SEPTEMBER …
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20250203-007 February 3, 2025 Date: Subject: Reporting Motioned by: Seconded by: 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 data and provide insight …
Collective Sex Crimes Response Model (CSCRM) Project – Q4 2024 Update Austin Police Department General Project Updates • New scope addition: • 15.20 The CSCRM Project will adopt the OVW Abby Honold Grant into its scope via the Training Workgroup. • OVW Abby Honold Grant is positioned to support several of the Training WG scope items. • Training WG scope will extend to match the timeline of the grant (Sep 2027). • Awareness of CSCRM is spreading: • Fort Worth PD Site Visit (Dec 2024) • Presentation Requests (Jan 2025): • Office of the Texas Attorney General, Crime Victim Services Division Conference • Office of the Texas Governor, Sexual Assault Survivor’s Task Force • New APD leaders have been briefed on CSCRM Project. • 2021-2022 Case Review final report is scheduled for release in January 2025. • The following will operate outside of CSCRM scope: • 2021-2022 Case Review remediation efforts (in progress) • 2023-2024 Case Review (in progress) Q4 2024 2 Dashboard Status – Q4 2024 Summary: • Complete = 26% (32 Items) • In Progress = 59% (73 Items) • Not Started = 15% (18 Items) Q4 2024 *Note: Items listed as “Not Started” have not yet been assessed by the multi-disciplinary Workgroup, however improvements may have already been initiated and/or implemented by APD independently. 3 3 Burndown Timeline – Q4 2024 • Timeline estimates for each element of scope are being tracked by quarter. • Timelines may be impacted by leadership transitions, funding, project team availability, and unforeseen constraints. • Training WG scope has been extended to Q3 2027. All other scope remains targeted for completion by Q4 2025. We are Here Q4 2024 4 Project Challenges & Risks • OVW Abby Honold Grant is lacking clarity. We are preparing CSCRM to operate on a ‘learn-as-we-go’ approach. • Capacity constraints limiting the fulfillment of forensic exams in the Austin/Travis County area remain as a Risk. APD contract with SAFE is currently under review. • Data hygiene practices throughout APD need to remain a focus for 2025. • Council Member Alison Alter’s term ended in 2024. She was the primary champion for the CSCRM Project on City Council. • Changes are expected with new leadership at the APD and City level. Impact to CSCRM is currently unclear. • On-going: • The majority of SCU detectives have limited experience in sex crimes. Building experience and training will be key. …
AUSTIN FIRE Pu b lic Sa fe t y Co m m is s io n Me e t in g FY2 5 Q1 Ch ief of Sta ff Rob Vires 1 C a l i f o r n i a W i l d f i r e R e s p o n s e AFD was part of a Texas strike team All TX Strike Team crews in California adopted wildland firefighting tactics taught to them by AFD Wildfire Captain Doug Iannelli AFD unit was assigned to the Palisades and Las Flores Canyon areas Duties included: • Mitigating wildfire hotspots • Clearing sidewalks and roadways of debris • Assisting utilities personnel with gas shutoff • Patrolling streets for fires TX Strike Team in California 2 AFD crew hiking through the hills of Southern California searching for infrared hot spots AFD Firefighter Jacob Bishop clearing foliage to make access easier for returning residents. A F D M e n t a l H e a l t h U p d a t e AFD has seen four suicides committed by firefighters and recently retired members over the last 5 years Mental health resources include: Staff Psychologists • Free therapy services for AFD employees and their dependents • Referrals to Ascension services for priority psychiatric consultation/medication treatment • Annual behavioral health checks • Provide psychoeducation on a variety of mental health topics • Station visits to facilitate familiarity with department mental health professionals and reiterate access to resources. Peer Support • 24/7 free and confidential hotline available to all firefighters and their families • Conduct education sessions about the importance of resiliency and positivity in the face of the challenges on the job • Cadet mentoring program for the past 12 classes • Partnership with Divine Canines for therapy dogs Chaplains Non-denominational spiritual support 3 A F D R e s p o n s e t o P e r s o n s E x p e r i e n c i n g H o m e l e s s n e s s ( P E H ) Captain position dedicated to PEH issues Coordination with other entities • City-wide Homeless Encampment Management Teams Group • Vacant Structure Task Force • Homeless Services Office (HSO) • City Public Information Office (CPIO) Inspections - ensure permanent and temporary shelters are safe for …
HOMELESS STRATEGY OFFICE CITY OF AUSTIN PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION David Gray Director, Homeless Strategy Office City of Austin HOMELESS STRATEGY OFFICE DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW The Homeless Strategy Office (HSO) collaborates with public agencies, community organizations, and individuals to make homelessness rare, brief, and nonrecurring. Homeless Strategy Office Core Objectives 1. Manage the City of Austin’s homeless response resources. 2. Produce more shelter and housing options for people experiencing homelessness. 3. Coordinate cleanups and closures of encampments on public land. 4. Collaborate with research partners to incorporate best practices into services. 5. Communicate the City of Austin’s efforts and initiatives regarding homelessness. 6. Broaden the base of financial support for local initiatives and organizations. HOMELESS STRATEGY OFFICE COLLABORATIONS WITH PUBLIC SAFETY AGENCIES Street Outreach: Activities that meet the immediate needs of people living unsheltered. Public Space Management: Activities that ensure public spaces are safe, accessible, and welcoming for all community members. Emergency Shelters: Facilities that provide people experiencing homelessness with access to food, sleep, medical care, and safety. *Other HSO strategies include: • Homeless Prevention • Diversion/Rapid Exit • Rapid Rehousing • Permanent Supportive Housing HSO staff helping unhoused client move into shelter. HOMELESS STRATEGY OFFICE COLLABORATIONS WITH AUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT Street Outreach APD is part of the interagency Homeless Outreach Street Team (HOST), which aims to address peoples’ needs using appropriate resources before they reach a state of crisis. Public Space Management HSO and APD coordinate homeless encampment cleanups and closures daily. Also, APD enforces “Keep Clear Sites” following Housing-Focused Encampment Assistance Link (HEAL) Initiatives. Emergency Shelters HSO has beds at the Marshalling Yard Temporary Shelter designated for APD. During Cold Weather Shelter activations, APD transports clients to embarkation or directly to overnight shelters. HOMELESS STRATEGY OFFICE COLLABORATIONS WITH AUSTIN FIRE DEPARTMENT Street Outreach To support AFD’s fire prevention efforts, last year HSO and partners distributed more than 300 fire extinguishers to prevent the spread of fires. Emergency Shelters HSO prioritizes some shelter beds for individuals residing in AFD-designated high wildfire risk areas. Public Space Management Each week, AFD provides HSO with an update on homeless-related fire calls. HSO uses this information to plan outreach and engagement. Lagniappe HSO and AFD participate on a task force that addresses squatting in vacant structures. HOMELESS STRATEGY OFFICE COLLABORATIONS WITH EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES Street Outreach EMS is part of the interagency Homeless Outreach Street Team (HOST). Also, EMS and HSO collaborated to ensure unhoused …
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 …
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 …
REGULAR MEETING of the MUSIC COMMISSION February 3, 2025 6:30 PM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS ROOM 1001, 301 W 2ND STREET, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Music Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Shelbi Mitchell, 512-974-6318, Shelbi.Mitchell@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Nagavalli Medicharla - Chair, Anne-Charlotte Patterson – Vice Chair, Oren Rosenthal – Parliamentarian, Scott Strickland – Secretary, Nelson Aguilar, Tami Blevins, Pedro Carvalho, Lauryn Gould, Cornice “Ray” Price Jr., Celeste Quesada AGENDA CALL TO ORDER MUSICAL PERFORMANCE Rachel Spencer PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Approve the minutes of the Music Commission Meeting on January 6, 2025. Upcoming State Legislative Session briefing by Rick Ramirez, Intergovernmental Relations Officer. 3. 4. 6. 7. 8. 9. Live Music Fund collections briefing by Kim McCarson, Program Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, Economic Development Department. Austin Live Music Fund briefing by Erica Shamaly, Division Manager, Music and Entertainment Division. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Revisiting budget recommendation to form a “Stormy Weather Fund” to feasibly administer micro-grants to musicians who have lost wages due to city-wide extreme weather-related closure, lead by Commissioner Gould. Update on Austin Convention Center Expansion by Vice Chair Patterson. Presentation on 2024 Austin Live Music Fund Survey conducted by Austin Texas Musicians (ATXM) by Pat Buchta, Chief Executive Officer, ATXM. Equitable Austin Live Music Fund guidelines following presentation by Secretary Strickland. WORKING GROUP UPDATES Update from the Austin Live Music Fund Working Group on Live Music Fund criteria by Chair Nagavalli Medicharla. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 10. Discussion and possible action to approve of recommendation for the evolution of the Austin Live Music Fund criteria in 2025 and beyond following presentation by Chair Medicharla. 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 …
89TH STATE LEGISLATIVE SESSION Rick Ramirez, Deputy Intergovernmental Relations Officer Intergovernmental Relations Office Agenda • Legislative Team & Legislative Agenda • 89th Session Overview • Key City Issues & Bills • Key Bills of Interest to the Commission 2 City of Austin Legislative Team Carrie Rogers Intergovernmental Relations Officer Carrie.Rogers@austintexas.gov 512.923.7577 cell Carrie.Rogers@austintexas.gov Rick Ramirez Deputy Officer – Legislative Rick.Ramirez2@austintexas.gov 737.218.3668 cell Local / Regional Administrator Deputy Officer Grants / Legislative Funding Alison Ross Legislative Relations Senior Coordinator Alison.Ross@austintexas.gov 512.680.3631 cell Legislative Relations Senior Coordinator Valerie Gomez Coordinator Valerie.Gomez@austintexas.gov 512.689.8256 cell Valerie.Gomez@austintexas.gov Annabel Osburn Grants Strategic Program Analyst Grant Writer Grant Writer 3 Legislative Agendas: At a Glance Legislative program focuses on primary City priorities: • Preserve Local Authority: Protect Austin’s control over zoning, ordinances, and local regulations, and ensure cities have appropriate tools to meet housing affordability challenges. • Financial Responsibility: Oppose unfunded state mandates or legislation that would place undue financial burdens on the City. • Community Health & Safety: Support access to healthcare, public safety funding, improved quality of life and protections for vulnerable populations. • Environmental & Infrastructure Resilience: Protect Austin’s natural resources, encourage sustainability, and invest in critical infrastructure. 4 Overarching Issues Influencing the 89th session Politically Charged, Overarching Issues Influencing the 89th session • Election results: New Administration • New House Speaker • New House Rules & Committees • School Finance / School Vouchers • Power Grid 5 State Leadership in the 89th Session The “Big Three” House & Senate Chambers Republicans will control House and Senate in the 89th Session Governor Greg Abbott Elected by voters for a four-year term. Not up for reelection this cycle. Lt. Governor Dan Patrick Elected by voters for a four-year term. Not up for reelection this cycle. House Speaker Dustin Burrows Elected by Texas House every two- years on 1st day of the regular session Speaker Burrows elected House Speaker for the 89th Session 20 Republicans, 11 Democrats 89th Session • Senate *3 Freshmen • House 88 Republicans, 62 Democrats *31 Freshmen 6 Changes in the House New Speaker • Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock) New House Rules • No Minority Party Committee Chairs • No Majority Party Committee Vice Chairs • New Authority for Vice Chairs • 2 New Standing Committees • 6 Standing Committees Abolished • 11 New Standing Subcommittees New Members • 31 Freshman House Members – the most since 83rd Session in 2013 7 89th …
PROPOSED LIVE MUSIC FUND GUIDELINES SECRETARY SCOTT STRICKLAND D8 PROPOSED MUSICIAN GUIDELINES FOR LMF DRAFT RECOMMENDATION 5,000, 10,000, and 15,000 Grants based on the project proposal of the Artist along with cultural and economic impact bringing the efficacy rate of awardees to at least 23 percent in congruence with Cultural Arts Grants Thrive, Elevate, and Nexus. All projects, regardless of the proposal, must have a public-facing component (live show) that promotes tourism, and the majority of awarded funds must be used to support, advertise, and implement a pubic-facing component within the grant cycle’s time frame. This complies with the Municipal Hotel Tax Satiate (MHOT) Texas Tax Code 351.101 • No questions concerning age, sex, gender, race, sexual orientation, qualified census tract, economic status, or genre should be at all considered in regard to grant awards. Live Music Fund Applicant Pool based on race https:// www.austintexas.gov/atxmusic/live-music-fund These demographics are indicative are are in alignment with Austin’s Music ecosystem, including ETJs. • Asian American 3% • Multiracial 6% • Black/African American 16% • Hispanic or Latino 21% • White 39% • Artists must provide 2 forms of proof verifying their proof of address to become eligible. • Other guidelines such as releases, ticket count for shows, and economic impact to Austin and extraterritorial districts should be highly considered for grant awardees. 5,000.00 115 Grants for Artists with smaller projects (smaller economic impact) 10,000.00 115 Grants for Artists with larger-sized projects (more ambitious economic impact) 15,000.00 116 Grants for Artists with Large sized projects (showcases, touring, studio record completion)* * Artists are eligible to apply every two years. PROPOSED INDEPENDENT PROMOTER GUIDELINES FOR LMF An independent promoter is an individual or organization that: 1. Organizes, markets, and promotes live events such as concerts, music festivals, or performances. 2. Operates independently of any venue, record label, or major entertainment company. 3. 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. Independent promoters and their legally established businesses must have been active for 1 year or have put on at least 10 events as independent promoters and must make or have made 51 percent of their income as independent promoters, and must provide proof beyond social media in the way of contracts, ticket sales, other …
[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 …
