REGULAR MEETING of the URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TUESDAY FEBRUARY 6, 2023, at 5:00pm BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 CITY HALL- 301 W 2nd St. AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Urban Transportation 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 by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register please call or email the staff liaison in advance at (512)-974-3428 or natalie.leone@austintexas.gov no later than noon on Monday December 4, with the following information: name, item number(s) to speak on, telephone number, and email address. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Vacant - (District 1) Melissa Ortiz- (District 2) Arlin Alvarez- (District 3) Susan Somers, Chair- (District 4) Daniel Kavelman-( District 5) Edward Smith- (District 6) Diana Wheeler- (District 7) Athena Leyton- (District 8) Spencer Schumacher- (District 9) Ruven Brooks, Vice Chair- (District 10) Vacant- (Mayoral Appointee) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Transportation Commission REGULAR MEETING on December 5, 2023. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion on the roles and responsibilities of each City department and office involved in the implementation of mobility-related projects and programs. Presenter: Jeff Stensland, Transportation and Public Works 3. Update on the Austin Light Rail project Presenter: Austin Transit Partnership Staff 4. Discussion on public engagement and strategic planning for Austin MetroBike Presenter: Capital Metro staff 5. Discussion on Transportation and Public Works grants outlooks for 2024 Presenter: Andrei Lubomudrov, Transportation and Public Works Department DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Discussion and possible action on the Commission’s 2024 meeting dates. 7. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation relating to Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Board COMMITTEE UPDATES 8. Update from the Downtown Commission regarding actions from the January 17, 2024 Meeting: Commissioner Spencer Schumacher 9. Update from the Joint Sustainability Committee regarding actions from the December 13, 2023 and January 24, 2024 Meetings: Commissioner Diana Wheeler 10. Update from the Pedestrian Advisory …
REGULAR MEETING of the URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TUESDAY FEBRUARY 6, 2024, at 5:00pm BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 CITY HALL- 301 W 2nd St. AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Urban Transportation 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 by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register please call or email the staff liaison in advance at (512)-974-3428 or natalie.leone@austintexas.gov no later than noon on Monday December 4, with the following information: name, item number(s) to speak on, telephone number, and email address. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Vacant - (District 1) Melissa Ortiz- (District 2) Arlin Alvarez- (District 3) Susan Somers, Chair- (District 4) Daniel Kavelman-( District 5) Edward Smith- (District 6) Diana Wheeler- (District 7) Athena Leyton- (District 8) Spencer Schumacher- (District 9) Ruven Brooks, Vice Chair- (District 10) Vacant- (Mayoral Appointee) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Transportation Commission REGULAR MEETING on December 5, 2023. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion on the roles and responsibilities of each City department and office involved in the implementation of mobility-related projects and programs. Presenter: Jeff Stensland, Transportation and Public Works 3. Update on the Austin Light Rail project Presenter: Austin Transit Partnership Staff 4. Discussion on public engagement and strategic planning for Austin MetroBike Presenter: Capital Metro staff 5. Discussion on Transportation and Public Works grants outlooks for 2024 Presenter: Andrei Lubomudrov, Transportation and Public Works Department DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Discussion and possible action on the Commission’s 2024 meeting dates. 7. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation relating to Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Board COMMITTEE UPDATES 8. Update from the Downtown Commission regarding actions from the January 17, 2024 Meeting: Commissioner Spencer Schumacher 9. Update from the Joint Sustainability Committee regarding actions from the December 13, 2023 and January 24, 2024 Meetings: Commissioner Diana Wheeler 10. Update from the Pedestrian Advisory …
Mobility Services Organizational Structure Jim Dale, Deputy Director Transportation and Public Works 1 February 6, 2024 Mobility Services Organizational Structure DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW Mission: We are a highly reliable organization that builds and maintains mobility infrastructure for our community. Vision: Austin is the model for safe, reliable, and sustainable transportation. Recent bond programs, from 2016, 2018 and 2020, are funding a wide range of projects across the city. 2 Mobility Services Organizational Structure Anthony Segura Anthony Segura Assistant Director Assistant Director Business Support Services Business Support Services Karla Taylor Karla Taylor Chief of Staff Chief of Staff Upal Barua, P.E. Upal Barua, P.E. Acting Assistant Director Acting Assistant Director Transportation Services Transportation Services Transportation Public Works Organizational Structure Richard Mendoza, P.E. Richard Mendoza, P.E. Director Director Jim Dale, P.E. Jim Dale, P.E. Acting Deputy Director Acting Deputy Director Reiner Hershaw Reiner Hershaw Acting Assistant Director Acting Assistant Director Street & Bridge Street & Bridge Operations Operations Anna Martin, P.E. Anna Martin, P.E. Assistant Director Assistant Director Engineering & Engineering & Project Delivery Project Delivery Lewis Leff Lewis Leff Acting Assistant Director Acting Assistant Director Strategic Mobility Strategic Mobility Services Services Pirouz Moin, P.E. Pirouz Moin, P.E. Assistant Director Assistant Director Civil Engineering Civil Engineering Services Services Finance Finance Public Information Public Information Street & Bridge Street & Bridge Operations Operations Transportation Transportation Engineering Engineering Vision Zero Vision Zero Office of the City Office of the City Engineer Engineer Strategic Mobility Strategic Mobility Projects Projects Transportation Transportation Development Development Human Resources Human Resources Administration Administration District Maintenance District Maintenance Project Delivery Project Delivery Sign & Markings Sign & Markings Sidewalks and Urban Sidewalks and Urban Trails Trails Strategic Projects Strategic Projects Transportation Transportation Development Development Services Services Data & Technology Data & Technology Services Services Legislative Affairs Legislative Affairs Utilities & Structures Utilities & Structures Active Active Transportation & Transportation & Street Design Street Design Arterial Arterial Management Management Community Services Community Services Strategic Strategic Communications & Communications & Outreach Outreach Land Development Land Development Engineering Engineering Performance Performance Management Management Pavement Pavement Operations Operations Office of Special Office of Special Events Events Emergency Emergency Management Management Smart Mobility/TDM Smart Mobility/TDM Systems Systems Development Development Parking Enterprise Parking Enterprise Urban Forestry Urban Forestry Right of Way Right of Way Management Management Logistics Logistics 3 PWD/ATD DEPARTMENTS MERGER With the recent merger of the Public Works Street and Bridge Operations Divisions with the …
Austin Light Rail Update Urban Transportation Commission 1 FEBRUARY 6, 2024 PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION & INTEGRATED APPROACH WORK EFFORTS SCOPING 22 Upcoming Public Outreach Federal Process: NEPA MEETING LOCATION DATE/TIME University of Texas, Eastwoods Room, 2nd floor (ground level), Texas Union 2308 Whitis Ave, Austin, TX 78712 Thursday, February 1, 2024 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Montopolis Recreation and Community Center 1200 Montopolis Dr., Austin, TX 78741 Saturday, February 10, 2024 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. League of Women Voters, Cafetorium 3908 Avenue B, Suite 105, Austin, TX 78751 Virtual Open House Twin Oaks Library, Rooms 1 & 2 1800 S. 5th St., Austin, TX 78704 St. David's Episcopal, Sumners Hall 301 E. 8th St., Austin, TX 78701 Monday, February 12, 2024 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday, February 22, 2024 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 27, 2024 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Thursday, February 29, 2024 7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. 3 AUSTIN LIGHT RAIL PHASE 1- BASE DESIGN 9.8-mile Light Rail Transit (LRT) branched line, including 15 stations located north, south, and east of downtown Austin Light rail embedded in center of street PRIORITY EXTENSIONS Not included in the NEPA analysis Could be accelerated if additional funding becomes available 4 AUSTIN LIGHT RAIL ADVANCING DESIGN Evaluating design options identified through previous public engagement, technical and design opportunities STATION LOCATIONS Evaluating and optimizing proposed station locations MULTIMODAL INTEGRATION Study area to extend light rail bridge south of Lady Bird Lake Study area to locate bike and pedestrian facilities next to light rail, east of I-35 (center-running) along Riverside Drive Evaluate proposed end of line facilities and site locations 5 AUSTIN LIGHT RAIL NORTH SECTION Evaluate proposed end of line facilities and site locations 6 6 AUSTIN LIGHT RAIL DOWNTOWN SECTION DESIGN OPTION Option to add station near Wooldridge Square 7 7 DESIGN OPTION Option to locate station in private joint development off-street AUSTIN LIGHT RAIL SOUTH SECTION DESIGN OPTION (STUDY AREA) Study area to extend light rail bridge south of Lady Bird Lake Evaluate proposed end of line facilities and site locations DESIGN OPTION Consider options with and without Travis Heights station 8 8 AUSTIN LIGHT RAIL SOUTH SECTION DESIGN OPTION (STUDY AREA) FOR SOUTH OF LADY BIRD LAKE 1 OPTION Evaluating light rail running at street level 2 OPTION Evaluating light rail running on extended bridge 99 AUSTIN LIGHT RAIL …
MetroBike Strategic Expansion Plan II February 2024 Agenda • Introductions • Current MetroBike System • Service Area • CapMetro & City of Austin Partnership • Strategic Expansion Plan II • Our Goals • Our Tools • Our Ask • Q&A 2 The Current MetroBike System • Stations: • Small service area • Placed in areas of high foot traffic • Quality bike facilities were the main consideration in placement • Bikes: • Mix of electric and classic • Many nearing end-of-life • Most are classic • Overall: • System mainly sees trips from UT and Downtown • Average length of trips: ~2mi 3 CapMetro and City of Austin Partnership CapMetro • Marketing • Operations & Maintenance Right of Way Coordination City of Austin • Permitting • Capital 4 The Strategic Expansion Plan II What Are We Looking For? Connections to Transit Options Equity in Expansion Sustainable Options for the Community • Supports existing • Expanding service • Promotes public services • CapMetro Rapid • Makes the “bikeshed” more accessible in historically disinvested communities • More options for most reliable riders health • Solving for the first & last mile • Opportunities grow exponentially 6 How Are We Accomplishing It? Community Connectors MetroBike Survey City of Austin Partnership • A survey, incentivized • Key partner for by a $75 gift card raffle, is gathering information about how people use MetroBike • Closes March 22 permitting and active transportation coordination. • Provides essential capital and right-of- way capacity. • Involved members of the community that help CapMetro connect to their specific networks. • Five Community Connectors from across the expansion area, with diverse backgrounds and experiences. 7 The Survey Design • Operational Questions • Demographic Questions Publicity • Event Outreach • Social Media • At-Station Signage Evaluating the Data • Benchmarks • Insights 8 2024 Community Engagement Timeline Month February March April May June Community Engagement Pop-ups, Tabling, and other Events SXSW Activation, Survey Closes Interim Public Engagement Report Community Bike Ride Final Engagement Report 9 What Do We Want You To Do? 1 2 3 Take the Survey and Sign Up for More Info! Signal Boost! Facebook | X (Twitter) Use MetroBike! 10 Thank you!
Federal Grants Outlook: 2024 Maximizing local funds by leveraging available resources 1 2/6/2024 TPW – Federal Grants Outlook Overview Significant grant opportunities available through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Local bond funding available to leverage as match for federal funding sources Challenge: how to match up projects with funding opportunities (both in terms of criteria and timelines)? Minimum funding threshold must be relatively high to account for added costs 2 2/6/2024 TPW – Federal Grants Outlook 2024 Grant Outlook for TPW Winter/Spring Summer/Fall • Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant • MEGA/INFRA Grant • Bridge Investment Program (BIP) • Reconnecting Communities Grant follow-up • Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) • Awaiting announcement on Neighborhood Access and Equity grant application (Reconnecting Communities) • Potential Transportation Alternatives pass-through funds 3 2/6/2024 TPW – Federal Grants Outlook RAISE GRANT Bergstrom Spur Trails to Transit Project • $25 million for six-mile Bergstrom Spur trail and associated transit improvements • $6.1 million match available through 2020 Mobility Bond Funds • Previously applied for similar project in 2022 • Partnership application with CapMetro for transit enhancements component • Council action set for February 14, 2024 • Application due February 28, 2024 4 2/6/2024 TPW – Federal Grants Outlook Bridge Investment Program Grant Barton Springs Road Bridge Reconstruction • Around $32 million for reconstruction of Barton Springs Road Bridge • $8 million match available through local mobility bond funds • Working closely with Capital Delivery Services on submission • Council action scheduled March 7, 2024 • Application due March 19, 2024 5 2/6/2024 TPW – Federal Grants Outlook Proposed Climate Pollution Reduction Grant • Construction Partnership Program - Transportation Demand Management Plan • The Construction Partnership Program - Transportation Demand Management Plan (CPP- TDMP) will address Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) caused by the multi-year construction disruptions of I-35 Capital Express, Project Connect Light Rail Transit, and other major mobility projects in Austin • Funding requested to implement mobility hubs and other supportive infrastructure for people to access transit, private shuttles, bike share, micro mobility, and carpool/vanpool meetup points. • Total $16.5 million requested through Office of Sustainability (coordinating Department) • Complete applications must be submitted no later than April 1, 2024 6 2/6/2024 TPW – Federal Grants Outlook I-35 Cap and Stitch Grant Opportunities Options for funding cap and stitch improvements over I-35 • Mega and INFRA …
Federal Grants Outlook: 2024 Maximizing local funds by leveraging available resources 1 2/6/2024 TPW – Federal Grants Outlook Overview Significant grant opportunities available through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Local bond funding available to leverage as match for federal funding sources Challenge: how to match up projects with funding opportunities (both in terms of criteria and timelines)? Minimum funding threshold must be relatively high to account for added costs 2 2/6/2024 TPW – Federal Grants Outlook 2024 Grant Outlook for TPW Winter/Spring Summer/Fall • Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant • MEGA/INFRA Grant • Bridge Investment Program (BIP) • Reconnecting Communities Grant follow-up • Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) • Awaiting announcement on Neighborhood Access and Equity grant application (Reconnecting Communities) • Potential Transportation Alternatives pass-through funds 3 2/6/2024 TPW – Federal Grants Outlook RAISE GRANT Bergstrom Spur Trails to Transit Project • $25 million for six-mile Bergstrom Spur trail and associated transit improvements • $6.1 million match available through 2020 Mobility Bond Funds • Previously applied for similar project in 2022 • Partnership application with CapMetro for transit enhancements component • Council action set for February 14, 2024 • Application due February 28, 2024 4 2/6/2024 TPW – Federal Grants Outlook Bridge Investment Program Grant Barton Springs Road Bridge Reconstruction • Around $32 million for reconstruction of Barton Springs Road Bridge • $8 million match available through local mobility bond funds • Working closely with Capital Delivery Services on submission • Council action scheduled March 7, 2024 • Application due March 19, 2024 5 2/6/2024 TPW – Federal Grants Outlook Proposed Climate Pollution Reduction Grant • Construction Partnership Program - Transportation Demand Management Plan • The Construction Partnership Program - Transportation Demand Management Plan (CPP- TDMP) will address Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) caused by the multi-year construction disruptions of I-35 Capital Express, Project Connect Light Rail Transit, and other major mobility projects in Austin • Funding requested to implement mobility hubs and other supportive infrastructure for people to access transit, private shuttles, bike share, micro mobility, and carpool/vanpool meetup points. • Total $16.5 million requested through Office of Sustainability (coordinating Department) • Complete applications must be submitted no later than April 1, 2024 6 2/6/2024 TPW – Federal Grants Outlook I-35 Cap and Stitch Grant Opportunities Options for funding cap and stitch improvements over I-35 • Mega and INFRA …
Urban Transportation Commission Proposed Meeting Dates *Revision as of 02/06/2024 1. Jan.9,2024 2. Feb.6,2024 3. March 5, 2024 4. April 2, 2024 5. May 7, 2024 6. June 4, 2024 8. August 6, 2024 (PDC) 9. September 3, 2024 10. October 1, 2024 11. November 12, 2024 (PDC) 12. December 3, 2024 7. July 9, 2024 – Meeting Time Change to 6pm (PDC)
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation Number 20240206‐007: Vote Apportionment in CAMPO WHEREAS, the Federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 directed Metropolitan Planning Organizations to “consider the equitable and proportional representation of the population of the metropolitan planning area”; WHEREAS, the current Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) Joint Powers Agreement was signed on August 5th, 2013 by the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT), City of Austin, Capital Metro, the County of Travis, the County of Williamson, and the County of Hays; WHEREAS, the CAMPO Joint Powers Agreement designates the Transportation Policy Board (TPB) as the governing body for CAMPO and is made up of 20 elected officials, including four members of the Austin City Council, and a representative from TxDOT and one from Capital Metro; WHEREAS, the City of Austin and the County of Travis collectively represent 56% of the population under CAMPO but only have 45% of the votes on the CAMPO TPB, and 11% of the of TPB Executive Committee; WHEREAS, Article V of the CAMPO Joint Powers Agreement states the agreement may be “renegotiated as necessary to meet changing conditions” by mutual agreement of the signing parties; WHEREAS, Section IX of the CAMPO Transportation Policy Board Bylaws states that the bylaws, including voting representation, “may be revised by approval of the TPB at a meeting at which a quorum, as defined herein, is present”. WHEREAS, on April 5th, 2022 the Urban Transportation Commission passed Recommendation 20220405‐002E, recommending the City Council direct CAMPO to make a number of policy changes including the use of “an equitable, scenario‐based planning approach”; and WHEREAS, on November 7th, 2023, City of Houston Proposition B passed, adding an amendment to the Houston City Charter may only participate in a Metropolitan Planning Organization if “votes on the governing board are apportioned proportionally on the basis of population notwithstanding statutory voting members.” NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Urban Transportation Commission recommends that City Council members serving on the CAMPO TPB request that the CAMPO TPB form a Select Committee on Representation to consider the following issues: i. the current voting structure of the CAMPO TPB and its impact on regional growth, inequities in resource allocation, and the organization's responsiveness to the needs of historically underrepresented and underserved communities served by the organization; ii. the effectiveness of the CAMPO TPB Executive Committee, including whether the CAMPO TPB Executive Committee is in …
URBAN TRANSPORTATION MEETING MINUTES (Tuesday, February 6, 2024) URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, February 6, 2024 The Urban Transportation Commission convened in a REGULAR meeting on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at City Hall in Austin, Texas. Chair Somers called the Urban Transportation Commission Meeting to order at 5:04 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Susan Somers, Chair Ruven Brooks, Vice Chair Arlin Alvarez Daniel Kavelman Melissa Ortiz Spencer Schumacher Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Diana Wheeler PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Ryan Saunders – Protected Residential Parking Diana Prechter – Zilker Park Parking Santiago - Bridges APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING on 12/5/2023. The minutes from the meeting of 12/5/2023 were approved on Commissioner Schumacher’s motion, Commissioner Alvarez’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Smith, Leyton and Wheeler absent. Two vacancies on the dais. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion on the roles and responsibilities of each City department and office involved in the implementation of mobility-related projects and programs. The commission received the presentation from Jim Dale, Transportation and Public Works 1 URBAN TRANSPORTATION MEETING MINUTES (Tuesday, February 6, 2024) 3. Discussion on Austin Light Rail update The commission received the presentation from Jennifer Pyne, Lindsay Wood, and Jocelyn Vokes, Austin Transit Partnership 4. Discussion on public engagement and strategic planning for Austin Metro Bike The commission received the presentation from Peter Breton, Cap Metro 5. Discussion on Transportation and Public Works grants outlook for 2024 The commission received the presentation from Andrei Lubomudrov, Transportation and Public Works DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Discussion and possible action on the Commission’s 2024 meeting dates. No action taken. 7. Discussion and possible action on recommendation relating to Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Board. Item postponed due to a lack of a quorum; Commissioners Alvarez and Ortiz abstaining. Commissioners Leyton and Smith absent. Two vacancies on the dais. Chair Somers adjourned the meeting at 7:54 p.m. without objection. The minutes were approved at the 3/5/2024 meeting on Schumacher’s motion, Brooks second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Leyton and Smith absent. Two vacancies on the dais. 2
REGULAR MEETING of the MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee Tuesday, February 6, 2023 at 5:30 pm City of Austin Permit and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive - Room 1215 Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of this MBE/WBE Advisory Committee may be participating by videoconference. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES The public will be allowed to speak at the Advisory Committee meeting remotely by phone or in -person at the address listed above. To participate remotely, speakers must register in advance with the board liaison before the registration deadline. Public Communication: General The first 10 speakers will be allowed to speak on any topic that is not posted on the agenda. The Committee Chair will call upon speakers at the beginning of the meeting. A person may not speak at general communication more often than once out of every three regularly scheduled committee meetings. Public Comment on Agenda Items Members of the public may speak on any item posted to the agenda. Speakers will be called upon when this agenda item is taken up by the Committee Chair. How to Register to Speak Remotely All speakers are required to register for remote participation. Registered speakers will be allowed 3 minutes to speak by telephone only. The deadline to register is at 12:00pm on the day before the meeting. To register to speak, email the board liaison, Nakia James at nakia.james@austintexas.gov before the deadline. Once registration closes, the board liaison will send all speakers an email to confirm registration, provide instructions on speaking at the meeting, and the number to call in on the day of the meeting. How to Sign-Up to Speak In-Person Speakers that would like to address the committee in person will be allowed to sign up until 15 minutes before the start of the meeting. Speakers will be allowed 3 minutes to speak. 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 Nakia James at (512) 974-9108 or nakia.james@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the MBE/WBE and Small Business Procurement Program Advisory Committee, contact Nakia James at (512) …
SMALL MINORITY BUSINESS RESOURCES DEPARTMENT ACTIVE THIRD PARTY October 2023 PROJECT GOALS CURRENT PARTICIPATION (Goals Met to Date) MBE WBE MBE WBE Developer Project Name AA H A/NA WBE AA H A/NA WBE Contract Amount SMBR Contact Project Status % Expensed Incentive Amount Expenditures to Date Contact Name (May extend past project completion date) Sponsor Dept. Project Completion Date Consultant/ Contractor Project Type/ Phase Goal Type: C=Contract or P=Project Specific Trammel Crowe Green Water Treatment Plant Block 185 D Professional (Block 185 D) STG Design P 2.90% 9.00% 4.90% 15.80% 0.00% 1.10% 2.35% 6.10% $3,710,197.37 $3,710,197.37 Jolene Cochran EDD Design in progress 100.00% 2/1/2024 NOTE: Based on January 2024 expenditure reports. Projects are incentive based contracts approved by Council and managed by the Economic Development Department. 3:30 PM THIRD PARTY PROJECTS PAGE 1 OF 1 2/6/2024
CLMC949B Parque Zaragoza Neighborhood Park Bathhouse Rehab-Rebid $1,281,922 John Wesley-Smith M. Williams 12/14/2023 No Construction Parks & Recreation SLBP Goal Information MBE/ WBE Non Sub Cost Estimate Award Amount Prime MBE AA H A/NA WBE DBE SMBR Liaison Project Manager Department Council Date Goals Met Type FY2024 Council Awards Report DECEMBER 2023 $9,300,602 Johnathan Williams B. Teague Austin Energy 12/14/2023 Yes Construction 3 CLMP357 2024 Environmental Services Rotation List TRC Environmental Corporation $9,000,000 $9,000,000 UNK 2.69 2.69 2.27 2.27 3.88 3.88 John Wesley-Smith K. Mak 12/14/2023 Yes Professional Services Transportation & Public Works Solicitation No # 1 (FB) Majestic Services, Inc. (MB) Earthco Landscape Construction, LLC (FW) Tejas Destructors, LLC Non-M/WBE Subs Total 2 CLMC1006 East Village Substation Capital Excavation Company (MB) Avery Williamson / Avery's Lawn Care & Landscaping, LLC (MH) MG Limon Corporation / Limon Construction (FA) Rama Tirumalachar / Rama Tiru (FA) KLP Commerical, LLC / KLP Construction Supply Non-M/WBE Subs Total SG GFE SG MG SG MG 29.50 74.71 $1,281,922 $368,727 $29,350 $58,200 $635,723 $9,300,602 $6,948,602 $170,000 $450,000 $20,000 $160,000 $1,552,000 Prime Subs Prime Subs Prime Subs Prime Subs Prime Subs Prime Subs (MB) HVJ Associates, Inc. (MB) TLC Engineering, Inc. (MH) Acro Technologies, Inc. (MH) Crespo Consulting Services, Inc. (MH) Poznecki-Camarillo, LLC (MA) DHL Analytical, Inc. (FW) Amaterra Environmental, Inc. (FW) Dickensheets Design Associates, LLC (FW) McGray & McGray Land Surveyors, Inc. (FW) Zara Environmental, LLC Non-M/WBE Subs Total Weston Solutions, Inc. (MB) HVJ Associates, Inc. (MH) Arias & Associates, Inc. (MH) Crespo Consulting Services, Inc. (MH) Ferkam Management Corporation / Fercam Group (MH) Magnacore Drilling & Environmental Services, Inc. (MH) Zamora, LLC (MA) DHL Analytical, Inc. (FW) Amaterra Environmental, Inc. (FW) Sunland Group, Inc. (FW) Zara Environmental, LLC Non-M/WBE Subs Total Aptim Corp. / Aptim Environmental & Infrastructure, LLC (MB) HVJ Associates, Inc. (MB) Mpact Strategic Consulting, LLC (MH) Arias & Associates, Inc. (MH) Crespo Consulting Services, Inc. (MH) Edge Engineering, PLLC (MH) Magnacore Drilling & Environmental Services, Inc. (FA) Beyond Engineering and Testing, LLC (MA) Civilitude, LLC (MA) DHL Analytical, Inc. (FH) The Rios Group, Inc. (FH) Targus Associates, LLC (FW) Watearth, Inc. (FW) Zara Environmental, LLC Non-M/WBE Subs Total Intera, Inc. (FB) BeAspire Enviro Consulting (MB) TSIT Engineering & Consulting, LLC (MH) Crespo Consulting Services, Inc. (MH) Magnacore Drilling & Environmental Services, Inc. (MA) DHL Analytical, Inc. 50.86 50.86 16.69 16.69 UNK UNK UNK UNK UNK UNK UNK 1.38 2.35 2.35 1.70 …
City of Austin Small and Minority Business Resources MBE/WBE Procurement Program Good Faith Efforts Overview February 6, 2024 Felecia Shaw, Acting Assistant Director Objectives MBE/WBE Procurement Program Compliance Background GFE Minimum Requirements & Additional Considerations GFE Review Process Q & A City of Austin | SMBR 2 Good Faith Efforts – What is it? City Code 2-9(A-B)-21(E) •Firms are compliant by: •Either meeting the goals as established in the solicitation OR; •Demonstrating Good Faith Efforts for any ethic category where goals are not met (GFE). Current Minimum Requirements to Achieve Good Faith Efforts (GFE) (2-9A – B) • Notifying certified firms via fax, e-mail, mail or phone at least 10 business days prior to submission of bid/proposal • Publish notice in a local publication (i.e., newspaper, trade association publication, or social/electronic media) • Two (2) reasonable, available, and verifiable means • Follow-up with interested MBE/WBE firms • Seek services of trade associations and other minority and women community organizations • Negotiate in good faith with interested • Contact SMBR for assistance MBEs and WBEs • Select portions of work that will increase MBE/WBE opportunities Additional GFE Considerations •Whether Bidder/Proposer made efforts to assist interested MBEs/WBEs in obtaining bonding, lines of credit or insurance required by the City or consultant. •Whether the Bidder/Proposer made efforts to assist interested MBEs/WBES in obtaining necessary equipment, supplies, materials or related assistance or services. •SMBR may also consider the performance of other Bidders/Proposers successfully meeting the goals. Good Faith Effort Review •All GFE must be submitted with bid/offer at time of submission •Counselors review all documentation and complete a Good Faith Effort Analysis •Details the different requirements and efforts made by the Bidder/Offeror •Logs, emails, fax lists, advertisements/publications, contact with SMBR, etc. •Counselors also send Good Faith Effort Surveys to certified firms in categories where the goal(s) were not met. •Identifying if certified firms were contacted, if bid submitted, scope(s) of work Compliance Determination Utilizing GFE • Counselor submits compliance recommendation along with all GFE documentation and GFE Analysis for SMBR leadership review and sign-off • Opportunity for SMBR leadership to ask any questions prior to determination of compliance/non-compliance. • Approval of Compliance Plan • Deemed non-compliant (did not meet the goals, nor demonstrate GFE in lieu of meeting the goals) Awards Comparison – Goals Met vs. Good Faith Efforts Percentage Awards with Goals Met Percentage Awards with GFE FY’23 FY’22 FY’21 3-Year Award Average …
City of Austin Small and Minority Business Resources Personal Net Worth Update - 2024 Edward Campos, Director Small and Minority Business Resources Personal Net Worth (PNW) History • PNW Ordinance was adopted on June 8, 2006 • Began as a certification requirement on January 1, 2007 The amount was indexed annually based on the South Region Consumer Price Index published by the US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Standards Initial language included for Austin Metro Area Consumer Price Index • • • The PNW limit has increased each year • Initial PNW $900K • Current PNW $2.2M City of Austin | SMBR 2 Who is considered Economically Disadvantaged? An economically disadvantaged individual is a business owner whose Personal Net Worth (PNW) does not exceed: • $2,218,934 for the MBE/WBE program May change annually • $1.32 million for the DBE/ACDBE program • An individual’s personal net worth includes only his or her share of assets and liabilities held separately AND/OR jointly City of Austin | SMBR 3 Exclusions from the PNW An individual’s PNW includes only the applicant’s share of all assets held separately and/or jointly as community property. The following may be excluded: Individual’s ownership interest in the applicant firm and/or assets titled to the firm. Individual’s equity in his or her primary residence. Tax and interest penalties that would accrue if retirement savings or investments (e.g., pension plans, individual retirement accounts, 401(k)k accounts, etc.) were distributed at present. The value of an asset or liability not shared/co-owned by the applicant. The asset value of a vehicle you are leasing. • • • • • City of Austin | SMBR 4 IPWG - PNW Recommendations IPWG’s three of their 20 recommendations related to PNW: • Recommendations 3 and 5: Keep Personal Net Worth (PNW) but modify/revisit the structure. • Recommendation 4: The City should review its use of the South Region Consumer Price Index (CPI) in establishing its PNW to determine if this index accurately reflects the unique Austin economic marketplace. In response to the recommendations, SMBR engaged local economist John Hockenyos, President of TXP, Inc. (TXP), to review SMBR’s current PNW methodology, perform a review and assessment of the PNW process, and to update and refine the methodology used to calculate the personal wealth definition of economically disadvantaged. In addition, TXP was asked to determine if the South Region CPI accurately reflects the Austin economic marketplace and …
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 Tuesday, February 6, 2024. 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 5:41pm. (Vice Chair), Amin Dhukka, Erica Douglass, Julio Rojas-Aguilar, COMMITTEE MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: In-Person: Virtual: Ahmed Moledina (Chair) Lena Banks Salman Rashid, Talan Tyminski Terry Mitchell, TK Tunchez Absent: PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL • None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes from the MBE/WBE Advisory Committee Regular Meeting on January 9, 2024. • The minutes were considered for approval and approved on a motion by Committee Member, Talan Tyminski and seconded by Committee Vice-Chair, Lena Banks. Approved on a 7-0 vote. DISCUSSION 2. Presentation and discussion regarding the significance of Personal Net Worth (PNW) as a criterion in the certification eligibility assessment process. Presenter: Elton Price, SMBR Certification Division Manager • The presentation covered the history of the PNW program, certification requirements for PNW participation, recommendations from the Inclusive Procurement Working Group on PNW structure, updates to the indexes used to calculate the PNW threshold, and the new PNW limits. 3. Presentation and discussion on the implementation of Good Faith Efforts (GFE) to meet the established goals on a contract. Presenter: Felecia Shaw, SMBR Acting Assistant Director • The presentation addressed the definition of GFEs, minimum requirements for submitting GFEs, and the GFE review process. STAFF BRIEFINGS 4. Briefing from the Director on initiatives related to SMBR. Page 1 of 2 • SMBR Director, Edward Campos briefed the Committee on the following o No updates 5. Briefing from the SMBR staff on the Council Awards, Third-Party Project, Request for Change, and Certification Roll reports. • SMBR Acting Assistant Director, Felecia Shaw provided the updates on the Council Awards, Third- Party Project, and the Request for Change reports. o Effective next month, the reporting schedule for these reports will change. Some reports will be provided monthly, quarterly, or annually. • SMBR Certification Division Manager, Elton Price provided the update on the Certification Roll report. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Disparity Study results overview Will present in March • Goal Setting Will present in March • Overview of the City’s solicitation process Will present …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL GOVERNANCE/MEMBERSHIP AND CARE STRATEGIES COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY, February 6, 2024, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE, RM. 1203 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. 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 JASEUDIA KILLION, (512) 972-5806, Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov CURRENT HIV PLANNING COUNCIL GOVERNANCE/MEMBERSHIP AND CARE STRATEGIES COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Joe Anderson Jr. Glenn Crawford, non-voting Zachery Garay Jonathan Garcia Rocky Lane, non-voting AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 2/5/2024 will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. October 3, 2023 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS 2. Members will declare conflict of interest with relevant agenda items, service categories, and/or service standards STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Introductions/Announcements 4. Office of Support Membership Report and Attendance DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Interview of HIV Planning Council Applicant(s) 6. Review of Bylaws and MOU 7. Discussion and approval of National Week of Prayer Budget 8. Discussion and approval of meeting time and day FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 9. Discussion and review of workplan 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 Jaseudia Killion at (512) 972-5806.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2024, 5:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE, RM. 1203 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 online via Teams or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either online 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 JASEUDIA KILLION, (512) 972-5806, Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov CURRENT HIV PLANNING COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Kelle’ Martin, Chair Zachery Garay, GMCS Committee Chair Ashley Garling, FASPNA Committee Chair AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 2/5/2024 will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 2. Members will declare conflict of interest with relevant agenda items, service categories, APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. September 12, 2023 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS and/or service standards STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Introductions/Announcements 4. Office of Support Staff Report 5. Administrative Agent Report DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Discussion and approval of meeting times and locations for 2024 7. Discussion of agenda setting and meeting structure COMMITTEE UPDATES 8. Governance/Membership and Care Strategies Committee 9. Finance/Allocations and Strategic Planning/Needs Assessment Committee FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 10. Discussion of Workplan 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 Jaseudia Killion at (512) 972-5806.
Regular Called Meeting of the AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION February 6, 2024, at 5:30 pm. City of Austin Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Room 1401/1402 Austin, Texas 78752 Some African American Resource Advisory Commission members 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, 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. Call or email Florinda Bryant at 512.974.2715 florinda.bryant@austintexas.gov to register to speak remotely. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Elaina Fowler, Chair (District 10) Daryl Horton, (Appointee) Mueni Rudd (District 2) Dr. Chiquita Eugene (District 5) Serita Fontanesi (District 7) Joi Harden (District 9) Greg Smith (ARA Appointee) Roger Davis (GABC Appointee) Cherelle Vanbrakle, Vice Chair (District 4) Dewi Smith (District 1) Anthony Jackson (District 3) Vacant (District 6) Antonio Ross (District 8) Vacant (AAUL Appointee) Nelson Linder (NAACP Appointee) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up before the start of the meeting will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. Approve the minutes of the African American Resource Advisory Commission Special APPROVAL OF MINUTES Call Meeting on November 28th, 2023. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 2. Strategic Planning Working Group – status report on recent meetings. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion regarding the FY25 Budget process including the possible creation of a working group to focus on the budget objectives and priorities for the Commission. 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. For additional information, please call Florinda Bryant at the Economic Development Department at 512.974.2715; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the African American Resource Advisory Commission, please contact Florinda Bryant at 512.974.2715.
MEMORANDUM TO: Boards and Commissions FROM: Kerri Lang, FSD - Budget Officer DATE: January 29, 2024 SUBJECT: FY 2024-25 Budget Process and Calendar ______ The City remains committed to an inclusive annual budget process. Resident and stakeholder feedback, including the various boards and commissions recommendations, guide City leadership during budget deliberations. The FY 2023-24 budget contained investments that aligned to boards and commissions recommendations, budget priority survey results and community conversations. These enhancements included funding to improve maintenance and security at parks, expand the Enhanced Library Card program, continue emergency shelter operations, bolster the capacity of the Downtown Austin Community Court, and renovate Zilker Park restrooms to be more inclusive with an adult-sized changing table. The Financial Services Department’s Budget and Performance Division will continue to coordinate with City departments to review recommendations passed by boards and commissions. To ensure the recommendations are voted and approved by the full commission, please post the approved recommendation to the respective board and commission website, under meeting documents. The deadline for submitting recommendations is March 31, 2024, allowing staff the necessary time to review the recommendations. For your information, the proposed calendar for the FY 2024-25 budget is shown below: • March 31 • May 3 • July 12 • July 24 • August 1 • August 14 Board and Commission recommendations due to the Budget and Performance Division Department budgets due to the Budget and Performance Division Presentation of the FY 2024-25 Proposed Budget to City Council Community Input Sessions at 10am Community Input Session at 3pm Budget Adoption Additional information can be found at www.austintexas.gov/budget. Should you have any questions, please contact our office at BudgetQA@austintexas.gov. cc: Ed Van Eenoo, Chief Financial Officer, Financial Services Department
African American Resource Advisory Commission SPECIAL CALLED - MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, November 28th, 2023 The AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION convened in a SPECIAL CALLED meeting on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28th, 2023, at the City of Austin Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Room 1401/1402 Austin, Texas 79752. Chair Eliana Fowler called the BOARD NAME Meeting to order at 5:46 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Elaina Fowler, Chair (District 10) Daryl Horton, (Appointee) Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Cherelle Vanbrakle, Vice Chair (District 4) Serita Fontanesi (District 7) Roger Davis (GABC Appointee) Dr. Chiquita Eugene (District 5) Greg Smith (ARA Appointee) Dewi Smith (District 1) Antonio Ross (District 8) PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Yannis Banks – Austin Transit Partnership Zenobia Joseph – TVC Grant, transit concerns, homeless needs APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes from the meeting of 09/04/2023 were approved on Commissioner Smith’s motion, and Commissioner Eugene seconded on a 9/0 vote. Carver FY23 activities report by Laura Esparza, Division Manager PARD, and Carre Adams Museum Director & Curator. STAFF BRIEFINGS DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation by Martha Langford, Senior Participant at Gus Garcia Senior Program. 1. 2. 1 PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS – AGENDA ITEM #7 Shanice Brim Chirine Martin Shaira Rahman Zaina Haider Karen Dominguez Zenobia Joseph DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and possible action on Colony Park PUD. No vote. 5. The motion to approve the recommendation for regular meeting dates for FY24 was approved on Commissioner G. Smith’s motion, with Commissioner D. Smith second on a 9/0 vote. The motion to approve the nomination of Alexander Porter for mural installation at the AACHF was approved on Commissioner Eugene’s motion, and Commissioner D. Smith seconded on a 9/0 vote. Discuss possible action on Gaza's cease-fire in alignment with HRC’s resolution. No vote. Discuss and provide details for strategic planning sessions. 6. 7. 8. Chair adjourned the meeting at 7:49 p.m. without objection. 2
REGULAR MEETING of the PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION FEBRUARY 5, 2024 at 4:00PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, Boards and Commission Room #1101 301 WEST 2nd STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 Janet Jackson, (512) 974-5747, or Janet.jackson@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Rebecca Bernhardt, Vice Chair Cory Hall-Martin Paul Hermesmeyer David Holmes Pierre Nguyễn Kristy Orr Lauren Peña Timothy Ruttan Yasmine Smith AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first three 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 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING on January 8, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS meeting 2. Discussion on edit to APD’s Virtual Magistration Pilot Program presented at January 8, 2023 4. Discussion of policing and disabilities with the Office of Police Oversight, Austin Police 3. Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin Fire Department (Sponsors: Commisioners Ramirez and Bernhardt) Department (Sponsors: Commissioners Ramírez & Bernhardt) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEM 5. Discussion of Public Safety Wellness Center and potential formation of working group (Sponsors: Commissioners Nguyễn & Peña) 6. Discussion and potential formation of Budget Recommendations Working Group (Sponsors: Commissioners Ruttan and Peña) WORKING GROUP UPDATE 7. Collective Sex Crimes Response Model (CSCRM) Joint Working Group with Commission for Women Update (Sponsors: Commissioners Ramírez and Orr) 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 Janet Jackson, Austin Police Department, at 512-974-547, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Public Safety Commission, please contact Chief of Staff, …
Austin Public Safety Commission Austin Police Department Booking and Magistration Process January 8, 2024 Background: Post-Arrest Processes 1. Immediate post-arrest actions occur at Travis Central Booking Facility (“Central Booking”) 2. Central Booking – owned by Travis Co., operated by Travis County Sheriff’s Office (“TCSO”) 3. APD arrests = 60-65% of all arrests processed at Central Booking 4. City and Travis County have interlocal agreement (since 1983) to share duties, responsibilities, and costs at Central Booking 1 Background - Virtual Magistration Project Summer 2023: City of Austin & Travis County began renegotiating Central Booking Interlocal Agreement Costs: Previous annual cost: $6.9M County’s recommendation to move forward: $10.9M* New negotiated annual cost: $9.9M *This amount was updated on 1-11-24 to reflect the correct value Post-Arrest Process Reevaluation • City Issues: 1. Cost – while City’s cost will increase from $6.9M to $9.9M (FY23 to FY24), the percentage of APD arrests at Central Booking is decreasing (FY22 = 64.66%; FY23 = 61.2%) 2. Efficiency – in light of staffing shortages APD needs to minimize arresting officer time spent at Central Booking • Conclusion: evaluate feasibility of alternative post-arrest processes 5 What We Found APD can complete all of the same forms and processes required for the magistration process off-site from Central Booking Comparison of Processes Examples of forms and processes completed: Current TCSO Magistration Process APD Virtual Magistration Process PC Affidavit PC Affidavit Mental health pre-screening Mental health pre-screening Financial questionnaire Financial questionnaire PSRS Checklist PSRS Checklist Computerized Criminal History (CCH) Computerized Criminal History (CCH) TCSO Odyssey Review TCSO Odyssey Review No CAFA, but will in the future No CAFA, but will in the future Next Steps 1. Continued work on design of an alternative post-arrest process 2. Mock trial testing of alternative process (Q1 2024) 3. Ongoing legal review to ensure both state law compliance and protection of arrestee rights 4. Continuing dialogue with Travis Co. re current interlocal contract and potential future alternatives 7 Questions?
Austin Fire Department | Public Safety Commission Quarterly Report January 26, 2024 Public Safety Commission Austin Fire Department Quarterly Report FY24 Q1 Data Fire Operations Requests for Service Q1 Comparison - By Council District (All incidents, regardless of priority) 3,536 3,507 3,066 3,059 3,138 2,658 2,617 2,569 2,354 2,347 3,626 3,523 3,205 2,754 1,894 1,667 1,846 1,706 1,408 1,340 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 Q1 FY24 Q1 Requests for Service Q1 Comparison - By Call Type (All incidents, regardless of priority) 1725 1741 FY24 Q1 FY23 Q1 16603 102 147 5976 17944 118 184 7280 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. 2000 1500 1000 500 0 Austin Fire Department | Public Safety Commission Quarterly Report January 26, 2024 Emergency Incidents Q1 Comparison - By Council District (Includes Priority 1, 2, 3, and 4M responses) 2500 2361 2059 2046 2187 2130 1745 1751 1645 1571 1510 1846 1706 1888 1893 1098 999 803 806 1048 981 District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 District 8 District 9 District 10 FY23 Q1 FY24 Q1 Emergency Incidents Q3 Comparison - By Call Type (Includes Priority 1, 2, 3, and 4M responses) 1594 1616 FY24 Q1 FY23Q1 14118 15191 94 138 284 172 112 279 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Fire Medical Rescue HazMat Other FY23 Q2 FY23 Q3 FY23 Q4 FY24 Q1 Response Time Response Time Response Time Incidents Incidents Incidents Incidents Response Time District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 District 8 District 9 District 10 10:28 10:49 10:31 10:09 10:01 11:06 10:18 11:16 08:58 10:49 2,158 1,864 2,027 1,702 1,601 1,077 1,791 835 1,798 939 10:22 10:58 10:39 10:00 09:51 11:16 10:17 10:48 08:46 10:43 2,136 1,742 1,968 1,667 1,550 971 1,638 750 1,891 898 10:23 11:03 10:26 10:33 09:56 01:14 10:10 11:11 08:52 10:39 2,311 1,796 2,138 1,736 1,547 1,034 1,745 805 2,083 1,009 10:31 11:10 10:08 10:16 9:48 11:03 10:12 10:52 8:52 10:30 2,361 2,046 2,187 1,751 1,571 1,098 1,846 803 1,888 …
Austin Fire Department | Public Safety Commission Quarterly Report January 26, 2024 Public Safety Commission Austin Fire Department Quarterly Report FY24 Q1 Data Fire Operations Requests for Service Q1 Comparison - By Council District (All incidents, regardless of priority) 3,536 3,507 3,066 3,059 3,138 2,658 2,617 2,569 2,354 2,347 3,626 3,523 3,205 2,754 1,894 1,667 1,846 1,706 1,408 1,340 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 Q1 FY24 Q1 Requests for Service Q1 Comparison - By Call Type (All incidents, regardless of priority) 1725 1741 FY24 Q1 FY23 Q1 16603 102 147 5976 17944 118 184 7280 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. 2000 1500 1000 500 0 Austin Fire Department | Public Safety Commission Quarterly Report January 26, 2024 Emergency Incidents Q1 Comparison - By Council District (Includes Priority 1, 2, 3, and 4M responses) 2500 2361 2059 2046 2187 2130 1745 1751 1645 1571 1510 1846 1706 1888 1893 1098 999 803 806 1048 981 District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 District 8 District 9 District 10 FY23 Q1 FY24 Q1 Emergency Incidents Q3 Comparison - By Call Type (Includes Priority 1, 2, 3, and 4M responses) 1594 1616 FY24 Q1 FY23Q1 14118 15191 94 138 284 172 112 279 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Fire Medical Rescue HazMat Other FY23 Q2 FY23 Q3 FY23 Q4 FY24 Q1 Response Time Response Time Response Time Incidents Incidents Incidents Incidents Response Time District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 District 8 District 9 District 10 10:28 10:49 10:31 10:09 10:01 11:06 10:18 11:16 08:58 10:49 2,158 1,864 2,027 1,702 1,601 1,077 1,791 835 1,798 939 10:22 10:58 10:39 10:00 09:51 11:16 10:17 10:48 08:46 10:43 2,136 1,742 1,968 1,667 1,550 971 1,638 750 1,891 898 10:23 11:03 10:26 10:33 09:56 01:14 10:10 11:11 08:52 10:39 2,311 1,796 2,138 1,736 1,547 1,034 1,745 805 2,083 1,009 10:31 11:10 10:08 10:16 9:48 11:03 10:12 10:52 8:52 10:30 2,361 2,046 2,187 1,751 1,571 1,098 1,846 803 1,888 …
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES MONDAY January 8, 2024 The PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR CALLED MEETING on Monday, January 8, 2024 at City Hall Building, Boards and Commissions Rm, 301 W. 2nd Street, AUSTIN, TEXAS Chair Ramirez called the Public Safety Commission Meeting to order at 3:35pm. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Nelly Ramirez, Chair Rebecca Bernhardt, Vice Chair Pierre Nguyen Kristy Orr Lauren Pena Paul Hermesmeyer Timothy Ruttan Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Yasmine Smith Absent: Commissioners Cory Hall-Martin and David Holmes PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: - None – speakers were later called with Item 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Chair Ramirez called for the approval of the minutes for December 4, 2023. The minutes from the meeting of December 4, 2023 were approved on Commissioner Nguyen’s motion, with Commissioner Pena second on a vote with Commissioner Smith abstaining and 6 voting for approval. Commissioners Holmes and Hall-Martin were absent. 2. Staff Briefings – none. 3. Public Safety Quarterly Report for Austin Police Department Speaker – Chief of Staff Jeff Greenwalt Chief Greenwalt acknowledged that at a previous meeting department representatives were asked to keep quarterly reports high-level, so the format of the presentation has changed to reflect this request. Chief Greenwalt reported the following stats in the presentation: Chair Ramirez opened the floor for questions. - Clarified that Q1 report is covering October-December (Chair Ramirez) - Request to color coordinate slides that have sector and districts for geographic clarity -Crimes against persons by offense type -Crimes against persons by APD sector -Crimes against persons by City Council district -Crimes against persons density (“hotspots”) -Crimes against property/society by offense type -Crimes against property/society by APD sector -Crimes against property/society by City Council district -Crimes against property/society by density (“hotspots”) -Citywide response times and call volume -Response times and incident volume by City Council district -Emergency and urgent call volume by month -Community engagement -Overtime budget vs. hours worked -Personnel budget vs. total expenditures -Cadet classes -Staffing levels -Patrol officer staffing and vacancies by area command moving forward (Commissioner Smith) 4. Discussion of 88th Special Texas Legislative Session and Impacts on Public Safety Speaker – Brie Franco, City Intergovernmental Relations Officer Four special sessions were covered in this presentation. A summary of information included is below: -2022 pre-filed legislation (HB 714, HB 880, HB 553, SB 130) -88TH regular session statistics -88th special sessions statistics -88th special sessions …
OCTOBER 2023 TOWN HALL ON PUBLIC SAFETY People With Disabilities and Policing 1 INTRODUCTION In 2020, the Office of Police Oversight (OPO) launched an initiative to address the concerns of community members living with disabilities and their experience with policing in Austin, Texas. In collaboration with the Mayor's Office, the Equity Office, the Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities, and community advocates, OPO hosted two community events to learn more about the experiences that people with disabilities—both visible and invisible—have with the Austin Police Department (APD). The Office of Police Oversight developed recommendations based on community feedback to improve interactions between community members with disabilities and APD. BACKGROUND Thus far, the City of Austin's efforts to study the experiences that people with disabilities have with law enforcement have focused on the interactions between police and people living with mental health conditions. For example, the Office of the City Auditor published a report in 2018 analyzing the Austin Police Department's response to mental health-related calls for service. The report analyzed fatal police encounters in the fifteen most populated cities and found that APD had the highest per capita rate of fatal police shootings involving persons believed to be experiencing a mental health crisis. In 2022, consultants retained by the City of Austin released further research examining APD's use of force involving individuals with behavioral and mental health conditions. The consultants found that, between January 1, 2017, and December 31, 2020, APD officers used force against 9,041 individuals, 3,422 (38.7%) of whom were perceived by APD officers as "mentally impaired." Additionally, between 2017 and 2020, there was a 94% increase in the use of force experienced by community members who were perceived by APD officers as "mentally impaired," from 30.4% in 2017 to 46.0% in 2020. 2 GRAPH 1: PERCENTAGE OF INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING FORCE WHO WERE PERCEIVED TO BE MENTALLY IMPAIRED, BY YEAR. DATA SOURCE: KROLL ASSOCIATES. While this data highlights a critical issue, community members with disabilities have raised concerns about the narrow focus of this research and identified gaps in the findings. At the July 10, 2020, meeting of the Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities, multiple committee members voiced concerns regarding the negative experiences that people with disabilities often have with law enforcement. Committee members objected to the lack of data on people with disabilities beyond mental health. "So, it seems that equity doesn't include people with disabilities," said …
Austin Public Safety Wellness Center 517 S. Pleasant Valley Rd., Austin, TX 78741 (512)974-0200phone (512)974-0222fax 1 Can you provide an overview of the overall goal and mission of the Public Safety Wellness Center in Austin? The mission of the Wellness Center is to empower public safety workers to achieve lifelong wellness. The Wellness Center works to ensure that all first responders are prepared to best serve the citizens of Austin. The five pillars of the Wellness Fitness initiative that guide our program are Medical, Fitness, Rehabilitation, Behavioral Health and Data Collection. 2 What specific services does the Public Safety Wellness Center offer to members of the Austin Fire Department (AFD), Austin-Travis County EMS (ATCEMS), and Austin Police Department (APD)? The Wellness Center offers medical exams, health interventions, vaccinations, fitness services, and occupational exams that help first responders return to work safely, prevent injuries, and physically prepare them for their job tasks. 3 How does the Public Safety Wellness Center address the unique mental health and wellness needs of first responders in Austin? The Wellness Center has two staff psychologists who provide behavioral health services to AFD and EMS. Both psychologists have a combined over 20 years of experience in working directly with first responders. Each agency also has a Peer Support team that works directly with the sworn members to provide support services. APD has a separate employee wellness program that encompasses their Behavioral health units, Victim Services and nutrition and fitness. Yearly behavioral health check ins are offered at the Wellness Center to AFD members during their annual exams. Our medical physician is a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and is board certified in occupational medicine. Case management services are also offered to the agencies who opt to participate, this service helps to improve chronic conditions of members. 4 In what ways does the center collaborate with AFD, ATCEMS, and APD to ensure that the support provided aligns with the specific needs of each department? The Wellness Center has a Governing Board of six members, two from each public safety agency. The members from each agency consist of one union representative and one management representative. The Board meets quarterly to discuss Wellness operations and initiatives. Additionally, the Public Safety Administrator provides a monthly report of the clinic activities. There are also regular check-ins Austin Public Safety Wellness Center 517 S. Pleasant Valley Rd., Austin, TX 78741 (512)974-0200phone (512)974-0222fax between the …
TOWN HALL ON PUBLIC SAFETY PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND POLICING BACKGROUND • In 2020, the Office of Police Oversight (OPO) launched an initiative to address the concerns of community members living with disabilities and their experience with policing in Austin, Texas. • In collaboration with the Mayor's Office, the Equity Office, the Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities, and community advocates, OPO hosted two community events to learn more about the experiences that people with disabilities—both visible and invisible—have with the Austin Police Department (APD). • The Office of Police Oversight developed recommendations based on community feedback to improve interactions between community members with disabilities and APD. T I M E L I N E SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 OPO released the first Town Hall report JULY 10, 2020 Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities meeting in which committee members voiced concerns regarding the negative experiences that people with disabilities often have with law enforcement. Committee members objected to the lack of data on people with disabilities beyond mental health. MAY 21, 2021 OPO hosted the first Town Hall on Public Safety: People with Disabilities and Policing, in collaboration with the Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities, the Mayor's Office, Equity Office. 42 community members attended virtually. JUNE 25, 2022 OPO hosted the second Town Hall on Public Safety: People with Disabilities and Policing, in collaboration with the Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities, the Mayor's Office, Equity Office. 75 community members attended this hybrid event. OCTOBER 9, 2023 OPO released the Final Town Hall report TOWN HALL I Facilitators asked community members to respond to the following questions: • Who are you, what motivated you to come to this event, and what do you need to best communicate in this space? • What is your experience with Austin police or law enforcement? • What would it look like for you to feel safe when interacting with law enforcement? • Can you identify ways that APD can improve your experience with police? • What would you like to see discussed at the next town hall meeting? Notetakers recorded responses from community members. During this event, OPO collected 196 responses from community members for analysis. The responses were aggregated and anonymized as qualitative data for analysis. “More Community engagement between APD and deaf community – regular opportunities or events where each side can get to know more of the other and what …
P u b l i c S a f e t y W e l l n e s s C e n t e r m i s s i o n : T o e m p o w e r p u b l i c s a f e t y w o r k e r s t o a c h i e v e l i f e l o n g w e l l n e s s . C o m b i n e d P u b l i c S a f e t y S t a f f : 15 full time positions (APD, EMS and AFD) • Four administrative members • Five medical team members: Two Physicians – one position currently vacant Three Registered Nurses • Two staff Psychologists • Four Exercise Physiologists 1 P u b l i c S a f e t y W e l l n e s s C l i n i c S e r v i c e s Medical Exams o Return to work (RTW) o Promotional and Annual physical exams o Hiring exams o Cardiovascular assessments o Case management – Chronic health conditions Behavioral Health Services Fitness Consultations, Individual and Group Training and Academy Physical Training Vaccinations o Hepatitis A & B series o Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) o Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (TDAP) o Flu (seasonal) 2 C l i n i c O u t p u t Clinic Exam Totals Medical exams include: • Vitals • Lab draw • Hearing test • Vision test • EKG for patients 40 and over, every 3 years • ASCVD score – cardiovascular risk assessment score 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 *COVID vaccines and services 3 FY19 FY20 FY21* FY22 FY23 Clinic Totals B e h a v i o r a l H e a l t h S e r v i c e s • Annual Behavioral Health Check-Ins during exams • Education and Trainings (Academies, Mental health topics to leadership, Motivational Interviewing) • Individual, couples and family counseling sessions (including dependent family members) • Post incident responses and on scene response when requested • Consultations for personnel issues or concerns • Weekly meetings with contracted psychiatrist and APD psychologists • Pre-employment psychological evaluations (EMS) and coordination for …
AUSTIN FIRE Public Safety Commission Meeting FY24 Q1 Chief of Staff Rob Vires 1 W i n t e r W e a t h e r i n J a n u a r y Saturday, January 13 through Wednesday, January 17, 2024 • Total Dispatched Medical Calls: 957 • Total Dispatched Fire Calls: 178 • Total Found Fires: 99 • Dispatched Box Structure Fires: 21 • Found Structure Fires: 9 5 single family or duplex and 4 multi-family dwellings 77.8% confined to the Room of Origin. • Dispatched Fire Alarms (including Midrise and High Rise): 770 • Dispatched Carbon Monoxide Alarms: 41 • Dispatched Broken Water Pipes: 141 • Fire Protection Systems impacted: 225 - About 155 cleared as of January 29, 2024 2 W i n t e r W e a t h e r P r e p a r a t i o n s • Rental generators began arriving in early December. They will stay for several months and be available for severe weather. Building Services will provide a power manifold, which will allow AFD to power some things in the stations via extension cords or relocating. • All frontline fire apparatus, brush trucks, and Battalion Chief trucks have a set of tire chains and all members have received communication on proper tire chain operation. 3 T e x t t o 9 1 1 • The Current system allows users of 911 system to exchange text messages with AFD dispatchers. • The current system is scheduled to change with the implementation of new 911 software. No date has been established at this time. • Representatives of the future system, Text to 911, have indicated that it their system include a multimedia service. • CAPCOG is the lead in implementation of the new 911 software. 4 N e w F i r e S t a t i o n 5 3 a t G o o d n i g h t R a n c h Located in Council District 2 and will be a shared facility with ATCEMS Medic 42. Opening soon! • New Engine 53 went into service January 28 operating out of Station 24. • New Station 53 set to open around February 11 with an Engine and Brush Truck. Improvements and features in the new station: • 15,000+ sq ft with 4 pull-through bays, 15 …
Public Safety Commission - Questions & Answers January 8, 2024 - Regular Meeting Item 4. 88th Legislative Session & Special Sessions Update – Intergovernmental Relations Office See Exhibit A below Item 3. Public Safety Quarterly Report - Austin Fire Department February 5, 2024 - Regular Meeting 1) Is there a typo on Slide 19, regarding the number of Hispanic or Latino Applicants in the Hiring Process Demographics chart? Yes. We apologize for the error on this slide. The corrected percentages should be: American Indian/Alaskan Native: 3% Asian: 3% Black or African American: 5% Hispanic or Latino: 28% ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ White: 47% ◦ ◦ Two or more races: 11% Choose Not to Disclose: 3% 2) Is there an update on Wildfire outreach to different language groups and homeowners without HOAs, particularly in the east side? Have there been any changes or process on approaching these homeowners or renters who may not have the ability to make those changes? One noteworthy development is the assignment of a Wildfire Mitigation Specialist to Outreach and Education, with a particular emphasis on assisting underserved communities and populations at risk from wildfires. This dedicated role underscores our commitment to inclusivity and ensuring that vulnerable groups receive the support and resources they need. As part of our ongoing efforts, we are actively engaged in updating our Community Wildfire Protection Plan. This update will prominently feature a robust component focused on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, providing a clear roadmap for engaging and protecting vulnerable populations. Additionally, we are collaborating with UT graduate students on research initiatives aimed at evaluating the equitability of our wildfire programs. In a bid to maximize our outreach, we have established partnerships with community groups to distribute Wildfire Preparedness literature specifically tailored to vulnerable populations. This collaborative approach strengthens our connection with the communities we serve, ensuring that vital information reaches those who need it the most. Where communities do not have an organizing structure like an HOA we are limited to working with individual community members Public Safety Commission - Questions & Answers I am also pleased to share that our wildfire vulnerability mapping approach, pioneered in Austin, has been successfully integrated into the national model. https://headwaterseconomics.org/wildfire/homes-risk/austin-wildfire-population-risk/ PENDING QUESTIONS: February 5, 2024 Item 4. Policing and Disabilities – Austin Police Department - Data 1) Would like additional information from the planning and research department on data that is available around …
Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, February 5, 2024 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, February 5, 2024 The Public Safety Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Monday, February 5, 2024, at City Hall Building, 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 Cory Hall-Martin Bernard Hermesmeyer David Holmes Lauren Peña Timothy Ruttan Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Pierre Nguyễn Yasmine Smith PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No speakers. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING on January 8, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of 01/08/2024, were approved on Commissioner Peña’s motion, Commissioner Hermesmeyer’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Nguyễn was off the dais. Commissioners Bernhardt and Orr were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 2024 meeting. Discussion on edit to APD’s Virtual Magistration Pilot Program presented at January 8, Chair Ramírez explained that Chief Greenwalt updated the APD Virtual Magistration Pilot Program slide deck on page 3 to reflect a correction on Travis County’s proposal for the new annual Interlocal Agreement to read $10.9 million. Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin Fire Department 1. 3. 1 Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Presentation was made by Chief Rob Vires, Austin Fire Department. Commissioner Ruttan asked for clarification on AFD Recruiting’s demographic numbers on slide 19. Discussion of policing and disabilities with the Office of Police Oversight, Austin Police Monday, February 5, 2024 4. Department. Presentation was made by Lindsay Southard, Community Engagement Specialist and Sara Peralta, Public Information and Marketing Manager, Office of Police Oversight, and Brienz Edwards, Training Specialist, APD Training Academy. Chair Ramírez requested data on police encounters. Commissioner Holmes seconded request for data specifically around the percentage of individuals experiencing force who were perceived to be mentally impaired. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discussion of Public Safety Wellness Center and potential formation of working group. (Sponsors: Commissioners Nguyễn & Peña) Presentation was made by Heather Arispe, Public Safety Wellness Administrator, Department. The motion to approve the formation of a working group to establish the needs of the Public Safety Wellness Center and potentially form recommendations was approved on Commissioner Nguyễn’s motion, Commissioner Peña’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Bernhardt and Orr were absent. Commissioners Nguyễn, Peña, Holmes and Ruttan volunteered to join the working group with Chair …
