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ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, November 6, 2024 The Environmental Commission convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Bedford called the Environmental Commission Meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Perry Bedford, Richard Brimer, Jennifer Bristol, Haris Qureshi, David Sullivan, Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Hanna Cofer, Melinda Schiera Commissioners Absent: Mariana Krueger, Colin Nickells PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Roy Wayley, speaking on the importance of Environmental activism APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on October 2, 2024 The minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on October 2, 2024 were approved on Commissioner Sullivan’s motion, Commissioner Qureshi’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Krueger and Nickells were absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ACTION ITEMS Presentation, discussion, and recommendation to amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to increase erosion protections along the Colorado River below Longhorn Dam – Matt Hollon, Watershed Protection Department, Matt.Hollon@austintexas.gov, 512-974-2238 Speakers: Matt Hollon, WPD Liz Johnston, WPD 1. 2. 1 A motion to close the public hearing passed on Commissioner Bedford’s motion, Commissioner Brimer’s second, on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Krueger and Nickells were absent. A motion to recommend amending City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to increase erosion protections along the Colorado River below Longhorn Dam with conditions passed on Commissioner Bristol’s motion, Commissioner Bedford’s second, on a 7–0 vote. Commissioners Krueger and Nickells were absent. Presentation, discussion, and recommendation on an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Austin and Hays Independent School District – Jacob Eickstead, Watershed Protection Department, Jacob.Eickstead@austintexas.gov Speakers: Jacob Eickstead, WPD Lexie England, Kimley Horn Jason Andrus, architect A motion to close the public hearing passed on Commissioner Bedford’s motion, Commissioner Bristol’s second, on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Krueger and Nickells were absent. A motion to recommend the interlocal agreement between the City of Austin and Hays ISD with conditions passed on Commissioner Bristol’s motion, Commissioner Bedford’s second, on a 7–0 vote. Commissioners Krueger and Nickells were absent. Chair Bedford called a recess at 8:12 pm. Bedford reconvened the meeting at 8:18. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and recommendation on the findings of the Bird-friendly Design working group and upcoming resolution – Environmental Commissioner Jennifer Bristol Speakers: Jennifer Bristol Craig Nazor A motion to recommend the findings of the Bird-friendly Design working group passed on Commissioner Bristol’s motion, Commissioner Sullivan’s …
Approved Minutes — original pdf
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, November 6th, 2024 – 6:00 PM City Hall – Council Chambers 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the 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, email preservation@austintexas.gov or call Sam Fahnestock at (512) 974-3393. COMMISSION MEMBERS: Ben Heimsath, Chair x Witt Featherston, Vice Chair ab Kevin Koch x Carl Larosche ab Trey McWhorter x Harmony Grogan x x x x x x Jaime Alvarez Roxanne Evans Raymond Castillo JuanRaymon Rubio Tara Dudley APPROVED MINUTES CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (10) speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Meghan King spoke on Preservation Austin updates. Kay Gourley spoke on the Limerick-Frazier House. 1 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MOTION: Reopen public communications at 8:07PM on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 9-0. The motion passed. Marlaine Ngudia spoke on the Revive Norwood Alliance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (November 6, 2024) 1. October 2, 2024 – Offered for consent approval. MOTION: Approve the minutes per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 9-0. The motion passed. CONSENT/CONSENT POSTPONEMENT AGENDA Historic Zoning Applications Item 2 was pulled for discussion. Item 3 was pulled for discussion. 4. C14H-2024-0103 – 1308 Springdale Rd. Council District 1 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. (Postponed October 2, 2024) Applicant: HLC City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Grant the applicant’s request to postpone the public hearing to December 4, 2024. MOTION: Postpone the public hearing to December 4, 2024, per passage of the consent postponement agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 9-0. The motion passed. Item 5 was pulled for discussion. Item 6 was pulled for discussion. Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications 7. HR-2024-040291– 1807 E Cesar Chavez St. Berner-Clark-Mercado House Council District …
Agenda — original pdf
AUSTIN INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCE PLANNING COMMUNITY TASK FORCE November 4, 2024 --12:00pm Hybrid Special Called Meeting Waller Creek Center, Room 104 625 East 10th Street Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the BOARD/COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live For more information go to: Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force 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. The first 10 speakers to register will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns not on the agenda. To register, contact Emily Rafferty at emily.rafferty@austintexas.gov. The information required is the speaker’s name, item number(s) they wish to speak on if applicable, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). CURRENT TASK FORCE MEMBERS: Voting Members: Bill Moriarty Sarah Faust Hani Michel Perry Lorenz Madelline Mathis Todd Bartee Robert Mace, Vice Chair Paul DiFiore Vanessa Puig-Williams Jennifer Walker, Chair Ex Officio Non-Voting Members: Austin Water: Kevin Critendon Austin Energy: Kathleen Garrett Austin Resource Recovery: Donald Hardee Housing: Chase Bryan Office of Innovation: Daniel Culotta Office of Sustainability: Zach Baumer Parks and Recreation: Liana Kallivoka Watershed Protection: Ramesh Swaminathan AGENDA CALL TO ORDER – PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the meeting minutes from the Special Called Task Force meeting on October 28, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion of revisions to the Water Forward 2024 Plan, Water Conservation Plan, and Drought Contingency Plan reports 3. Recommend approval of Water Forward 2024, Austin’s Integrated Water Resource Plan 4. Recommend approval of the revised Water Conservation Plan 5. Recommend approval of the revised Drought Contingency Plan FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURN 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 Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force Liaison, Emily Rafferty at 512-972-0427, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay …
Agenda — original pdf
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION November 4, 2024, 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. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Timothy Ruttan, Vice Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Enrique Duran II Paul Hermesmeyer AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL David Holmes Pierre Nguyễn Kristy Orr Michael Sierra-Arévalo Yasmine Smith The first five speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on October 7, 2024. Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin Fire Department, including an update on the October 2024 wildfire in East Austin. 1. 2. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Presentation regarding the new Public Safety Headquarters by Kimberly Olivares, Financial Services Department. Presentation regarding the Death Notification Process within Victim Services by Kachina Clark, Austin Police 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. WORKING GROUP UPDATES Update from the Training Academy Working Group on the training academy cadet class audit reports received. Update from the Collective Sex Crimes Response Model (CSCRM) Working Group on planned next steps for aggregated sexual assault case data reporting. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Christi Vitela at the Office of the City Clerk Department, at 512-974-2792 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. …
Item #1 Draft Meeting Minutes October 7, 2024 — original pdf
Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, October 7, 2024 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, October 7, 2024 The Public Safety Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Monday, October 7, 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 4:03 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Timothy Ruttan, Vice Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Paul Hermesmeyer Pierre Nguyễn Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Michael Sierra-Arévalo Yasmine Smith PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Carlos León APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on January 9, 2023 The minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on January 9, 2023 were approved on Vice Chair Ruttan’s motion, Commissioner Hermesmeyer’s second on a 7- 0 vote. Commissioners Holmes, Orr, and Reyes were absent. 2. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on March 6, 2023. The minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on March 6, 2023 were approved on Vice Chair Ruttan’s motion, Commissioner Bernhardt’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Holmes, Orr, and Reyes were absent. 3. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on September 9, 2024. The minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on September 9, 2024 were approved on Vice Chair Ruttan’s motion, Commissioner Bernhardt’s second on a 1 Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, October 7, 2024 6-0 vote. Commissioner Smith abstained. Commissioners Holmes, Orr, and Reyes were absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. Approve the Public Safety Commission 2025 Regular Meeting Schedule The Public Safety Commission 2025 Regular Meeting Schedule was approved on Commissioner Hermesmeyer’s motion, Vice Chair Ruttan’s second, on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Holmes, Orr, and Reyes were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Public Safety Quarterly Report by Austin Police Department, including an update on the license plate reader program. The presentation was made by James Mason, Assistant Chief, Austin Police Department. Lisa Davis, Police Chief, Austin Police Department introduced herself to the commission. 5. Update on Wildfire Readiness by Austin Fire Department, including an update on the PANO AI system by Austin Energy The presentation was made by Rob Vires, Chief of Staff, Austin Fire Department; Justice Jones, Chief Mitigation Officer, Austin Fire Department; Jeff Kennedy, Assistant Chief, Austin Fire Department; and Chris Vetromile, Wildfire Mitigation Manager, Austin Energy. …
Agenda — original pdf
REGULAR MEETING of the COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS NOVEMEBER 4, 2024 AT 6:30PM CITY HALL, ROOM 1101 301 W. 2nd ST. AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Commission on Immigrant Affairs 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, contact Eric Anderson at eric.anderson@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2562. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Melissa Ortega, Chair Miriam Dorantes, Vice Chair Adrian De La Rosa Luis Osta Lugo Victor Martinez Aditi Joshi Shweta Padmanabha Jeanne “Canan” Kaba Kevin T. Countie CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first 10 speakers signed up to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Immigrant Affairs regular meeting on October 7, 2024. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing regarding the November 1, 2024, Naturalization Ceremony and November 2, 2024, Citizenship Clinic from Rocio Villalobos, Program Manager, Equity Office. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation by Anne Drane, CEO and Co-founder of SAWA SAWA, regarding the work of SAWA SAWA and the organization’s benefits to the community. Discussion of recent and upcoming Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) Community Input Sessions. Discussion of planning a Commission on Immigrant Affairs retreat for early 2025. Discussion of the Commission on Immigrant Affairs’ goals and objectives for the next year as they relate to the Commission’s purpose and duties in City Code. Discussion of the scope and membership of the Budget working group. (Current members: Chair Ortega, Vice Chair Dorantes, Commissioner Joshi) 4. 5. 6. 7. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEM 8. Approve the creation of a working group to promote recognition of the contributions of immigrants to the economic and cultural vitality of Austin. 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 …
Agenda — original pdf
REGULAR MEETING of the LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION Monday, November 4, 2024 , at 7:00 P.M. City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, Room 1401/1402 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Austin, Texas 78752 MEETING AGENDA Some members of the 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, please contact Ryan Sperling, Office of the City Clerk, at 512-974-3568 or Ryan.Sperling@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: J. Scott Neal (Chair) Alexander Andersen KB Brookins Katie Coyne Rocío Fierro-Perez Mariana Krueger CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Jerry Joe Benson (Vice Chair) Brigitte Bandit Garry Brown Morgan Davis David Garza Brandon Wollerson AGENDA The first ten speakers signed up before the meeting is called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Page 1 of 4 1. Approve the minutes of the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting on October 14, 2. Discussion of the history of the LGBQT+ Community and LGBTQ+ Quality of Life Advisory Commission in Austin. Presenter: Gary Brown, LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission commissioner. 3. Discussion of items that the LGBTQ+ Quality of Life Advisory Commission has identified as high-priority needs of the LGBT Community, and potential avenues for partnership between the Commission and the City Manager on these items. Introduction of the new City Manager TC Broadnax to the Commission, and questions from the LGBTQ+ Quality of Life Advisory Commission related to his presentation. 4. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve the creation of a working group to provide recommendations on the content, placement, and queer figures to highlight on a potential historic marker as per Resolution No. 20230914-078. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS 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 two days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please contact Ryan Sperling, Office …
10/14/2024 Draft Minutes — original pdf
REGULAR MEETING of the LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION Monday, October 14, 2024, at 7:00 P.M. City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, Room 1401 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Austin, Texas 78752 MEETING MINUTES Some members of the 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, contact Alyssa Parra, the Commission’s staff liaison, at 512-974-2934 or Alyssa.Parra@AustinTexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Commissioner Appointment VACANT Katie Coyne Yuri G Barragán Brigitte Bandit Jerry Joe Benson David Garza J. Scott Neal, Chair District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 Commissioner Gary Brown Mariana Krueger Brandon Wollerson Rocío Fierro-Perez VACANT VACANT Morgan Davis Alexander Andersen Appointment District 8 District 9 District 10 Mayor Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder CALL TO ORDER Chair Scott called to order at 7:03 PM ROLL CALL: Present in person: Minutes Page 1 of 4 John Scott Neal (Chair) Jerome (Jerry Joe) Benson (Vice Chair) • • • Gary Brown • Brigitte Bandit • Rocío Fierro-Perez • David Garza • Mariana Krueger • Brandon Wollerson Present virtually: • Alexander Andersen • Katie Coyne • Morgan Davis PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission's regular meeting on September 9, 2024. The minutes of the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission’s regular meeting on September 9, 2024 were approved without objection on Chair Neal’s motion on an 11-0 vote. Commissioner Barragán was absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing about Austin Public Health’s Request for Proposals for LGBTQ2S+ Services. Presentation by Helen Howell, Funding Specialist Senior, Austin Public Health. Presentation provided by Helen Howell, Funding Specialist Senior, Austin Public Health. 3. Briefing regarding Resolution No. 20230914-078, which directs the City to develop a historical marker on 4th and Colorado streets. Presentation by Kim McKnight, Program Manager, Parks and Recreation Department. Presentation provided by Kim McKnight, Program Manager, Parks and Recreation Department. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Discussion informing the commission and community of Austin's Dyke March, to be held on Oct. 5. Discussion on the LGBTQ+ Quality of Life Advisory Commission hosting …
Agenda — original pdf
REGULAR MEETING of the MUSIC COMMISSION November 4, 2024 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, Leonard Davila, Lauryn Gould, Cornice “Ray” Price Jr., Celeste Quesada AGENDA CALL TO ORDER MUSICAL PERFORMANCE Otis the Destroyer PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Approve the minutes of the Music Commission Meeting on October 7, 2024. Live Music Fund collections briefing by Kim McCarson, Program Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, Economic Development Department. 3. FY24 Austin Live Music Fund briefing by Erica Shamaly, Division Manager, Music and Entertainment Division. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. 5. 6. Feedback on 2024 Austin Live Music Fund by Pat Buchta, Chief Executive Officer, Austin Texas Musicians (ATXM). Update on live musical performances for Music Commission meetings by Vice Chair Patterson. Discussion on city support for community / grass-roots organizations such as Sunday Sessions ATX. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Shelbi Mitchell at the Economic Development Department, at 512-974-6318, Shelbi.Mitchell@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Music Commission, please contact Shelbi Mitchell at 512-974- 6318, Shelbi.Mitchell@austintexas.gov.
Item #2 AFD FY 24 Q4 Data Report — original pdf
Austin Fire Department | Public Safety Commission Quarterly Report October 23, 2024 Public Safety Commission Austin Fire Department Quarterly Report FY24 Q4 Data Fire Operations Requests for Service Q4 Comparison - By Council District (All incidents, regardless of priority) 1 7 3 3 , 7 4 3 3 , 4 9 3 3 , 6 4 2 3 , 4 1 7 2 , 0 2 8 2 , 3 8 4 2 , 5 8 4 2 , 9 4 4 2 , 2 6 3 2 , 6 7 7 2 , 4 8 7 2 , 9 3 9 3 , 7 3 7 3 , 8 7 6 1 , 9 7 6 1 , 6 0 3 1 , 1 2 3 1 , 9 0 8 1 , 4 1 7 1 , 4,500 4,000 3,500 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 0 District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 District 8 District 9 District 10 FY23 Q4 FY24 Q4 Requests for Service Q4 Comparison - By Call Type (All incidents, regardless of priority) 1443 1977 FY24 Q4 FY23 Q4 17936 17092 140 165 6248 154 187 6072 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Fire Medical Rescue HazMat Other This document was created by the Austin Fire Department Research & Data Analytics section. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy. Austin Fire Department | Public Safety Commission Quarterly Report October 23, 2024 Emergency Incidents Q4 Comparison - By Council District (Includes Priority 1, 2, 3, and 4M responses) 1 1 3 2 , 1 0 2 2 , 4 9 2 2 , 8 3 1 2 , 6 9 7 1 , 0 0 8 1 , 6 3 7 1 , 2 8 6 1 , 7 4 5 1 , 6 8 5 1 , 5 4 7 1 , 3 5 7 1 , 3 8 0 2 , 1 1 1 2 , 4 3 0 1 , 9 7 0 1 , 5 0 8 1 9 7 9 0 0 1 , 2 8 9 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 0 District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 District 8 District 9 District 10 FY23 Q4 FY24 Q4 Emergency Incidents Q4 Comparison - By Call Type (Includes …
Item #2 AFD FY 24 Q4 Quarterly Report Presentation — original pdf
AUSTIN FIRE Public Safety Commission Meeting FY24 Q4 Chief of Staff Rob Vires 1 5 5 A c r e W i l d f i r e o n O c t o b e r 1 0 , 2 0 2 4 • Around 12:41 pm, AFD started receiving calls regarding a fire in the 9500 block of FM 969 Road at John Trevino Metro Park. • Drier conditions over the preceding weeks allowed the fire to burn faster and hotter. • This area has previously been treated with a prescribed fire as a preventative effort, which reduced the fire intensity and aided in suppression efforts. • More than 120 firefighters were on scene, including aid from ESDs 11 and 12, as well as two helicopters in the air and multiple drones. • Two firefighters experienced minor injuries. • No structures burned and no evacuation recommendations were issued. • AFD’s training greatly assisted in a safe, effective, and coordinated response. 2 T e x t t o 9 1 1 • The new 911 software has been installed, with no changes to the Text to 911 product. • The current system allows users of 911 system to exchange text messages with AFD dispatchers. • Representatives of the future system, Text to 911, have indicated that it their system includes a multimedia service. • Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) took the lead in implementing the new 911 software. 3 F i r e S t a t i o n 1 G r a n d R e - O p e n i n g Fire Station 1 hosted a Grand Re-Opening event on Wednesday, October 9th, 2024. The units have been back in service at Station 1 since July 30, 2024. 4 Photos from Austin Capital Delivery Services on Flickr N e w F i r e S t a t i o n 5 4 a t C a n y o n C r e e k Located in Council District 10, this will be a shared facility with ATCEMS. Expected completion: December 2024 Updates: • Broke ground on January 30, 2024. • Abatement work and demolition completed mid-January 2024. • Steel is complete. • Interior work is being done. • Texas Gas has been installed. 5 F a c i l i t y I m p r o v e m e …
Item #3 Public Safety Headquarters Acquisition Presentation — original pdf
Public Safety Headquarters Acquisition Kimberly Olivares, Deputy CFO Public Safety Commission -- November 4, 2024 Background • Current headquarters facilities have exceeded their useful life • Conditions continue to deteriorate • Public access is minimal at best • Public safety departments began requesting a new HQ over a decade ago • Staff previously discussed redevelopment of Rutherford Lane Campus as a potential solution • August 2022 Audit & Finance Committee 2 Current Conditions Technicenter (AFD HQ, EMS, APD) 3 Current Conditions – RBJ (EMS HQ) Current Conditions RBJ (EMS HQ) 4 Current Conditions APD HQ 5 Headquarters Specifications • Public safety headquarters programming analysis (2022) • Examined existing facilities • Interviews with department leadership, key staff, and various units • Employee surveys (approximately 800 responses) • How staff conducts their work today • What they would like to see in new workspaces • Desired improvements/features in a new facility • Requirements for a mix of public/private spaces and approximately 400,000 square feet to meet needs for next twenty years 6 Barton Skyway Details • Location: 1501 & 1601 South Mopac Expressway (D8) • Two 4-story Class A office buildings • Built in 1999/2000 • Approximately 390,000 sq. ft total • 13.83 acres of land • 3 miles to City Hall • Two 5-level parking structures and surface parking • ≈1,550 spaces • Outdoor seating pavilions, tenant lounges, fitness center, volleyball court • Transit access 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Benefits and Opportunities • New HQ for all public safety departments • Improved working conditions for sworn and non-sworn personnel • Meets current space and future growth needs • Easy access to downtown • Improved public access • Collaboration among public safety departments • Environmental improvements to the property • Repurposing and/or monetization of other properties • Technicenter, APD HQ • Avoid cost of continued investment in existing buildings 14 • The City Manager is directed to explore opportunities to improve the facility to be acquired from an environmental perspective, including but not limited to: Council Direction • Solar installation • Green infrastructure • Resilience • Energy efficiency • The City Manager is directed to assess which improvements to existing City facilities and associated costs could be avoided due to this purchase and to prioritize those savings toward improvements at other City facilities in support of City climate goals. 15 Finances and Next Steps • Purchase price: $107.6 million …
Item #4 APD Victims Services Death Notifications Presentation — original pdf
Death Notifications Austin Police Department Victim Services Role of the Travis County Medical Examiner’s Office (TCME) The TCME is responsible for the investigation and certification of cause and manner of death of all sudden, unexpected, violent, suspicious, or unnatural deaths that occur in Travis County. The cause of death is a disease, injury, drug toxicity, or combination of factors that causes a physiologic derangement severe enough to result in death. The manner of death refers to the circumstances surrounding how the death came about and is divided into five categories: natural, accident, suicide, homicide, and undetermined. TCME also investigates similar deaths occurring in 43 Texas counties at the written request of the local authorities. -From TCME website (see also TCCP 49.25) 2 2 Who is considered Legal Next of Kin in Texas? The TCME’s Office is responsible for notifying the legal next of kin in most situations, in collaboration with APD Victim Services. Order of notification: Spouse Adult children Parents Adult siblings Note: The emergency contact listed on a driver’s license is NOT automatically contacted on APD cases. 3 3 Victim Services (VS) may Be Requested to assist with notifying next of kin in the following situations: • Deaths occurring in Austin (includes parts of Williamson and Hays County, but primarily in Travis County) at homes or in the community. • Hospital deaths (typically, hospital social workers handle notifications, but VS may respond if officers are also responding, such as for an accident, collision, violence, or suicides). • Hospice deaths, ONLY if 911 is called and police respond (often, Hospice social workers take the lead in managing these cases). • Requests from other agencies for out-of-office cases when the next of kin is believed to reside in Austin (received via teletype). 4 4 How Notification Requests are Initiated: • TCME pages VS Crisis Response Team via APD Communications once they identify the • APD Dispatch pages VS when requests come from another jurisdiction via teletype. • Detectives (Homicide, Vehicular Homicide, Cold Case, or Special Investigations Unit) • Dispatch may contact the person who called in a welfare check for updates, potentially allowing for tentative notifications. • VS may identify and locate next of kin while on scene (e.g., assisting a witness in a decedent. pages VS directly. traffic fatality). 5 5 Information to have before making notification (ideally): • Full name and date of birth of …
Item #6 APD 149th Cadet Class Audit Presentation — original pdf
APD Training Academy Audit 149th Cadet Class May 22, 2023 – December 30, 2023 Community Involvement Co-facilitated Coursework • 8 courses taught by or in cooperation with outside SME’s and/or community partners • Key topics: Sexual Harassment Recognition; U.S. & Texas Constitution and Rights; History of Policing and Race in Austin; Mindfulness & Resilience Techniques; Professional Policing; Non-Consensual Language; Traumatic Brain Injury; Crisis Intervention Training • Co-facilitators represented the University of Texas, Texas State University, Neill-Cochran House Museum, Austin Community College, the Centre for Neuro Skills, and Integral Care 149th Cadet Class Community Involvement Community Connect & Engagement – 36 hours completed Cadets received lectures, participated in group discussions and performed other community-focused activities. Austin Public Library Sobering Center Neill-Cochran House Magdalene House Out Youth Jail to Jobs Mothers Against Drunk Driving Downtown Austin Alliance SAFE Alliance ADL: Hate Crimes Education Seedling Foundation Language Access AISD Restorative Practices Austin Groups for the Elderly Central Texas VA Community Resource Fair 149th Cadet Class Culture of Adult Learning Staff began incorporating Adult Learning Theory concepts into curriculum in mid-2021 • 24 classes have been revised to include Adult Learning Theory concepts between mid-2021 and the conclusion of the 149th cadet class in December 2023 • Based on Bloom’s Taxonomy, concepts include: Remember, Understand, Apply, Analyze, Evaluate and Create 149th Cadet Class Culture of Adult Learning Professional Development for Training Academy Staff • Instructors are encouraged to seek out and attend training courses that will further improve Cadet Training and Advanced Officer Education • Examples of courses attended/scheduled to attend: • The RITE Way “Responsibility and Integrity Through Ethics; Managing the Training Function; IACP Women’s Leadership Institute; Finding the Leader in You; (TEEX) Advanced Instructor Development; FBI LEEDA Supervisor Leadership Institute; VirTra Advanced Trainer Certification Course; ABLE Train the Trainer Certification; Reality Based Training Instructor Course. 149th Cadet Class Transformative Change Belonging & Inclusion • All Cadets completed Groundwater Analysis training provided by Joyce James Consulting (JJC) • Field Training Officers (FTO’s) who train newly graduated cadets are required to take Groundwater Analysis training (75% of current FTO’s have completed training) • Future FTO’s must complete training prior to FTO school • In addition to Groundwater Analysis, FTO’s are required to complete a 2-day recertification training with courses including: Teaching Methods; Force Review; Red Dot Transition Pistol Course; updated Groundwater Analysis curriculum 149th Cadet Class Demographics Class Dates: May 22, 2023 – December …
Item #6 APD 151st Cadet Class Audit Presentation — original pdf
APD Training Academy Audit 151st Cadet Class September 11, 2023 – April 19, 2024 Community Involvement Co-facilitated coursework community partners • 8 courses were taught by or in cooperation with outside SME’s and/or • Key topics: Sexual Harassment Recognition; U.S. & Texas Constitution and Rights; History of Policing and Race in Austin; Mindfulness & Resilience Techniques; Professional Policing; Non-Consensual Language; Traumatic Brain Injury; Crisis Intervention Training • Co-facilitators represented the University of Texas, Texas State University, the Neill-Cochran House Museum, Austin Community College, the Centre for Neuro Skills, and Integral Care 151st Cadet Class Community Involvement Community Connect & Engagement – 36 hours completed Cadets received lectures, participated in group discussions and performed other community-focused activities. Austin Public Library Sobering Center Neill-Cochran House Magdalene House Out Youth Jail to Jobs Mothers Against Drunk Driving Downtown Austin Alliance SAFE Alliance ADL: Hate Crimes Education Seedling Foundation Language Access AISD Restorative Practices Austin Groups for the Elderly Central Texas VA Community Resource Fair 151st Cadet Class Creation of Academy Operations Manual Academy Staff created the Academy Operations Manual in February 2024 during the 151st Cadet class, covering topics for: • Creating a Culture for Adult and Active Learning • Improving cadet curriculum through SME expertise • Improving co-facilitation of Academy Instruction • Providing a guideline for reporting Academy production to internal and external stakeholders 151st Cadet Class Culture of Adult Learning Staff began incorporating Adult Learning Theory concepts into curriculum in mid-2021 • All Cadet classes are currently under review for TCOLE compliance • 24 courses were previously revised to include Adult Learning Theory concepts between mid-2021 and the conclusion of the 151st Cadet Class • Curriculum and Instructor Development team begins observing cadet curriculum for improving Adult Learning beginning with 153rd cadet class in August 151st Cadet Class Culture of Adult Learning Professional development for Training Academy Staff • Instructors are encouraged to seek out and attend training courses that will further improve cadet training and advanced education • Examples of classes attended/to be attended 2024: • The RITE Way “Responsibility and Integrity Through Ethics; Managing the Training Function; IACP Women’s Leadership Institute; Finding the Leader in You; (TEEX) Advanced Instructor Development; FBI LEEDA Supervisor Leadership Institute; VirTra Advanced Trainer Certification Course; ABLE Train the Trainer Certification; Reality Based Training Instructor Course, Managing the FTO Unit. 151st Cadet Class Transformative Change • Pre-Academy established for the 153rd Cadet Class, which includes: …
Backup_2024 DCP_10-31-2024 — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN Developed to Meet Requirements Outlined in 30 TAC § 288.20 and § 288.22 Water Conservation Division City of Austin, Texas PWS # 2270001 November 21, 2024 City of Austin Drought Contingency Plan Table of Contents SECTION I: DECLARATION OF POLICY, PURPOSE, AND INTENT ..................................................................... 2 SECTION II: BACKGROUND .................................................................................................................................... 2 SECTION III: TRIGGER CONDITIONS AND GOALS ............................................................................................... 7 SECTION IV: DROUGHT RESPONSE MEASURES .............................................................................................. 11 SECTION V: WHOLESALE CONTRACT PROVISIONS ........................................................................................ 22 SECTION VI: PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT................................................................................................................... 23 SECTION VII: PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND EDUCATION................................................................................... 23 SECTION VIII: COORDINATION WITH REGIONAL PLANNING GROUPS (RPG)............................................... 24 SECTION IX: TCEQ NOTIFICATION ...................................................................................................................... 24 SECTION X: PLAN REVIEW AND UPDATES ........................................................................................................ 24 APPENDIX A: WATER CONSERVATION CODE ................................................................................................... 25 APPENDIX B: WATER CONSERVATION PENALTY CODE ................................................................................. 26 APPENDIX C: RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2024 DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN .................................. 34 APPENDIX D: TRANSMITTAL LETTER TO REGIONAL PLANNING GROUP .................................................... 35 Page 1 of 36 City of Austin Drought Contingency Plan Section I: Declaration of Policy, Purpose, and Intent The City of Austin (the City) maintains a decades-long commitment to ensuring a sustainable water supply through demand management measures. The latest update to Austin’s Drought Contingency Plan (the Plan) builds upon this legacy. This iteration of the Plan retains all measures from previous versions while incorporating new strategies to better address droughts in the future. Designed as a comprehensive strategy, the Plan focuses on addressing water shortages and emergencies, with specific attention to domestic water use, sanitation, fire protection, and public well- being. In accordance with Section 11.1272 of the Texas Water Code and Chapter 288 of Title 30 of the Texas Administrative Code, the City regularly updates this plan, underscoring the importance of adaptability to evolving water supply dynamics. This document outlines the City's strategic response to challenges posed by demand surges, infrastructure constraints, and droughts, including historical critical droughts. Through coordination with the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA), the Drought Contingency Plans of both the LCRA and the City are consistent in terms of targets and goals. The City’s plan is more proactive, including the implementation activities necessary to conserve water. Detailed within the regulatory framework of the City of Austin’s Municipal Code, the Water Conservation Code (updated in conjunction with this plan in May and November 2024) forms an integral part of our proactive water management actions. This Drought Contingency Plan serves not only to fulfill regulatory mandates but …
Backup_2024 DCP_REDLINE_10-21-2024 TO 10-31-2024 — original pdf
CITY OF AUSTIN DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN Developed to Meet Requirements Outlined in 30 TAC § 288.20 and § 288.22 Water Conservation Division City of Austin, Texas PWS # 2270001 DRAFT - November 21, 2024 - DRAFT City of Austin Drought Contingency Plan Table of Contents SECTION I: DECLARATION OF POLICY, PURPOSE, AND INTENT ..................................................................... 2 SECTION II: BACKGROUND .................................................................................................................................... 2 SECTION III: TRIGGER CONDITIONS AND GOALS ............................................................................................... 7 SECTION IV: DROUGHT RESPONSE MEASURES .............................................................................................. 10 SECTION V: WHOLESALE CONTRACT PROVISIONS ........................................................................................ 21 SECTION VI: PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT ................................................................................................................... 21 SECTION VII: PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND EDUCATION ................................................................................... 22 SECTION VIII: COORDINATION WITH REGIONAL PLANNING GROUPS (RPG)............................................... 22 SECTION IX: TCEQ NOTIFICATION ...................................................................................................................... 22 SECTION X: PLAN REVIEW AND UPDATES ........................................................................................................ 23 APPENDIX A: WATER CONSERVATION CODE ................................................................................................... 24 APPENDIX B: WATER CONSERVATION PENALTY CODE ................................................................................. 25 APPENDIX C: RESOLUTIONS IN SUPPORT OF ADOPTION OF THE DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN ...... 26 APPENDIX D: RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2024 DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN .................................. 27 APPENDIX E: TRANSMITTAL LETTER TO REGIONAL PLANNING GROUP ..................................................... 28 APPENDIX F: PUBLIC RESPONSE TO NOVEMBER 2023 SURVEY .................................................................. 29 SECTION I: DECLARATION OF POLICY, PURPOSE, AND INTENT ..................................................................... 3 SECTION II: BACKGROUND .................................................................................................................................... 3 SECTION III: TRIGGER CONDITIONS AND GOALS ............................................................................................... 9 SECTION IV: DROUGHT RESPONSE MEASURES .............................................................................................. 11 SECTION V: WHOLESALE CONTRACT PROVISIONS ........................................................................................ 26 SECTION VI: PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT ................................................................................................................... 27 SECTION VII: PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND EDUCATION ................................................................................... 27 SECTION VIII: COORDINATION WITH REGIONAL PLANNING GROUPS (RPG)............................................... 28 Page 1 of 52 City of Austin Drought Contingency Plan SECTION IX: TCEQ NOTIFICATION ...................................................................................................................... 28 SECTION X: PLAN REVIEW AND UPDATES ........................................................................................................ 29 APPENDIX A: WATER CONSERVATION CODE ................................................................................................... 30 APPENDIX B: WATER CONSERVATION PENALTY CODE ................................................................................. 31 APPENDIX C: RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2024 DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN .................................. 34 APPENDIX D: TRANSMITTAL LETTER TO REGIONAL PLANNING GROUP .................................................... 43 Page 2 of 52 City of Austin Drought Contingency Plan Section I: Declaration of Policy, Purpose, and Intent The City of Austin (the City) maintains a decades-long commitment to ensuring a sustainable water supply through demand management measures. The latest update to Austin’s Drought Contingency Plan (the Plan) builds upon this legacy. This iteration of the Plan retains all measures from previous versions while incorporating new strategies to better address droughts in the future. Designed as a comprehensive strategy, the Plan focuses on addressing water shortages and emergencies, with specific attention to domestic water use, sanitation, fire protection, and public well- …
Backup_2024 WCP_10-31-2024 — original pdf
Water Conservation Plan and Utility Profile CITY OF AUSTIN WATER CONSERVATION PLAN Developed to Meet Requirements Outlined in 30 TAC §288.2 and §288.5 November 21, 2024 Page 1 of 61 Water Conservation Plan and Utility Profile Message from the Director Thank you for your interest in Austin’s most precious natural resource: water. The city was founded in the mid-1800s on the banks of the Colorado River to take advantage of that abundant water resource. Our water supply is just as critical today, but now we face unprecedented challenges: record high temperatures, record low flows into the Highland Lakes, water quality concerns, and continued rapid population growth. Together, we can meet these challenges. The City of Austin’s 100-year Water Forward Integrated Water Resources Plan is focused on water conservation and water use efficiency, as well as strategies to strengthen the diversity of Austin’s water supply. Austin has come a long way over the last decade – in 2023, we used essentially the same amount of water as we did in 2011, despite having 140,000 more residents. But the impacts from climate change require us to become even more water-wise and water-efficient. The update of this Water Conservation Plan is required by the State of Texas every five years to provide short-term strategies to address changing conditions. While Austin Water completed the required plan update in May 2024, we are now providing this November 2024 update to incorporate additional water conservation strategies. Even more importantly, the update is a necessary part of the city’s future sustainability. This document describes Austin Water’s conservation initiatives, programs, and projects to help residents and businesses increase their water use efficiency. In addition, it describes how Austin Water is maximizing our water supply from the Highland Lakes through conservation and water reuse. Learn more about what you can do to conserve our most precious resource at AustinWater.org. Shay Ralls Roalson, P.E. Austin Water Director Page 2 of 61 Water Conservation Plan and Utility Profile Table of Contents Message from the Director ...................................................................................................... 2 Executive Summary ................................................................................................................. 4 Conservation Program History ................................................................................................ 7 Public Education and Information ........................................................................................... 9 Residential Customer Programs ........................................................................................... 11 Regulatory Programs ............................................................................................................. 18 Metering and Water Loss ....................................................................................................... 21 Water Reuse............................................................................................................................ 24 Water Rates ............................................................................................................................ 27 Goals for Water Use and Water Loss .................................................................................... 29 Future Water Use and Loss Activities ................................................................................... 32 Utility Profile ........................................................................................................................... 42 System Data ............................................................................................................................ 47 Appendix A. …
Backup_2024 WCP_REDLINE_10-21-2024 TO 10-31-2024 — original pdf
Water Conservation Plan and Utility Profile CITY OF AUSTIN WATER CONSERVATION PLAN Developed to Meet Requirements Outlined in 30 TAC §288.2 and §288.5 DRAFT - November 21, 2024 - DRAFT Page 1 of 69 Water Conservation Plan and Utility Profile Message from the Director Thank you for your interest in Austin’s most precious natural resource: water. The city was founded in the mid-1800s on the banks of the Colorado River to take advantage of that abundant water resource. Our water supply is just as critical today, but now we face unprecedented challenges: record high temperatures, record low flows into the Highland Lakes, water quality concerns, and continued rapid population growth. Together, we can meet these challenges. The City of Austin’s 100-year Water Forward Integrated Water Resources Plan is focused on water conservation and water use efficiency, as well as strategies to strengthen the diversity of Austin’s water supply. Austin has come a long way over the last decade – in 2023, we used essentially the same amount of water as we did in 2011, despite having 140,000 more residents. But the impacts from climate change require us to become even more water-wise and water-efficient. The update of this Water Conservation Plan is required by the State of Texas every five years to provide short-term strategies to address changing conditions. While Austin Water completed the required plan update in May 2024, we are now providing this November 2024 update to incorporate additional water conservation strategies. Even more importantly, the update is a necessary part of the city’s future sustainability. This document describes Austin Water’s conservation initiatives, programs, and projects to help residents and businesses increase their water use efficiency. In addition, it describes how Austin Water is maximizing our water supply from the Highland Lakes through conservation and water reuse. Learn more about what you can do to conserve our most precious resource at AustinWater.org. Shay Ralls Roalson, P.E. Austin Water Director Page 2 of 69 Water Conservation Plan and Utility Profile Table of Contents Message from the Director ........................................................................................................ 2 Executive Summary ................................................................................................................... 4 Conservation Program History ................................................................................................. 6 Public Education and Information ............................................................................................ 8 Residential Customer Programs ............................................................................................. 10 Regulatory Programs ............................................................................................................... 17 Metering and Water Loss ......................................................................................................... 20 Water Reuse .............................................................................................................................. 23 Water Rates ............................................................................................................................... 26 Goals for Water Use and Water Loss ..................................................................................... 28 Future Water Use and Loss Activities .................................................................................... 31 Utility Profile ............................................................................................................................. 40 System …