REGULAR MEETING of the EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL JANUARY 10, 2024, 9:00 A.M. CITY HALL, BOARD AND COMMISSION ROOM #1101 301 WEST SECOND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Early Childhood Council may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Caitlin Oliver, Program Coordinator, Austin Public Health, at 512-972-6205 or Caitlin.Oliver@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Cathy McHorse, Chair Alice Navarro Corie Cormie Choquette Hamilton Maggie Jaime Casie Schennum Leonor Vargas John Green-Otero, Vice Chair Brianna Menard Eliza Gordon Tom Hedrick Cynthia McCollum Ellana Selig AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five speakers to register prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. Approve the minutes of the Early Childhood Council Regular Meeting on November 8, 2023 APPROVAL OF MINUTES STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Updates from Caitlin Oliver, Austin Public Health (APH), regarding a planning grant from Home Grown to build a comprehensive network for local child care home providers and regarding pre-K classroom start-up funds this fiscal year DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discuss and approve updates to 2024 Early Childhood Council regular meeting calendar Discuss and appoint an ECC member to serve as ECC liaison to the Success By 6 (SX6) Coalition Leadership Team DISCUSSION ITEMS Updates from related groups (as needed), including Austin Chapter of the Texas Association for the Education of Young Children, Austin ISD, Child Care Regulation, Child Inc, E3 Alliance, Success By 6 Coalition, Workforce Solutions Capital Area, and other groups in attendance Updates from Margo Kinneberg, UWATX, regarding the cost modeling project of early childhood services in Travis County Presentation from Gayle Yondorf-Chavez, United Way for Greater Austin (UWATX), and Claudia Zapata, AVANCE, Inc., about the strategies and activities of Success By 6’s (SX6) Family-Based Child Care (FBCC) Workgroup and AVANCE’s Quality Child Care Matters (QCCM) program which supports and guides family child care educators to learn new strategies that increase the quality of care for children and …
Greater Austin Cost Model Analyzing the True Cost of Child Care January 10, 2023 What is a cost model? ● Tool to measure the true cost of a service ● Used to understand gaps and predict funding needs ● Accounts for regulations and programmatic components that influence cost impact overall cost ● Ability to predict how changes in wages, structure, quality, and location Sources ● Survey of local child care providers on program structure and finances (56 respondents) ● Texas Workforce Commission: Subsidy rates and staffing ratios ● TWC/University of Texas: Cost of Quality Price Modeling Reports ● AISD: “Pay parity” salary scales ● Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center at Vanderbilt University: Benchmarking Design VIEW DEMO Interactive workbooks that capture how changes in enrollment, Texas Rising Star Ratings, and staffing affect per-child costs in comparison to reimbursement rates Range of Costs Factors that influence cost include: ● Wages and benefits ● Staffing ratios ● Number of participants ● Facilities Subsidies are determined by Texas Rising Star (TRS) quality rating Model estimate for a center with current average TRS4 structure Model estimate for a TRS4 center with comprehensive benefits, $20/hr minimum wage, and lower staffing ratios Annual per infant subsidy for a TRS4 center is ~$17,000 depending on days of care Average annual per infant tuition at a center is $14,500 Key Trends & Takeaways ● Personnel (staffing ratios,wages, and benefits) account for the majority of overall costs at both center and home settings. ● Infants and toddlers are the highest-cost age groups for providers to serve ● True cost of care generally exceeds reimbursement rates, particularly at higher quality facilities ● Providers that seek to improve quality and/or increase employee benefits incur further costs that must be made up through external funding or higher tuition Questions?
Success By 6 Family Based Ch Presented by: Gayle Yondorf Chavez Program Manager, Family Based Child Care United Way/Success By 6 Family Based Child Care Purpose The purpose of the Family Based Child Care Program of United Way/Success By 6: ● ● ● ● ● ● Recognize, support, and integrate FBCC programs as essential components of the ATX early care and education system. Partner with community organizations to build and scale infrastructure for the family based child care homes in Austin that tend to be outside of the scope of systemic programs. Ensure that FBCC programs have equitable access to materials, technical assistance, and professional development in Travis County in order to provide high quality care for children and families. Increase the number of FBCC programs that move along the continuum to a next level of regulation and quality. Build support with community partners to develop the leadership of existing providers as network specialists within their communities in order to support child care workers and parents in their role of helping young children prepare for school and life success. Bring together a broad group of stakeholders to represent the views of the community, to serve as a work group, in order to provide input to help develop strategies to recognize, support, and integrate FBCC programs as essential components of the ATX early care and education system. Work Group: Roles and Responsibilities The Role of FBCC Work Group ● ● ● ● Share information / knowledge of FBCC Be engaged in developing the FBCC strategic plan and action steps by asking questions, sharing ideas and participating throughout the process Help identify any community issues and provide ideas related to potential solutions Receive feedback from stakeholders outside the work group and serve as a link between the work group and the Community Participation ● Attend meetings on the second Monday of each month ● Be informed of the strategic plan for FBCC and provide ideas to support action steps ● Participate in planning, organizing and implementing conferences for FBCC providers ● Help communicate with providers about training and other opportunities and resources available: newsletters, calendars. ● Share your knowledge of FBCC in meetings and or workshops Click images to open links Contribution Success by 6- FBCC is the only workgroup in the area to bring together representatives from Austin Chapter of TXAYEC, Workforce Solutions-Capital Area, Austin Public Health, PBS,Texas Licensed Child Care …
EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 10, 2024 EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JANUAR Y 10, 2024 The Early Childhood Council convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at City Hall, Board & Commission Room #1101, 301 West Second Street in Austin, Texas. Chair McHorse called the Early Childhood Council Meeting to order at 9:01 a.m. Board Members in Attendance: Chair McHorse and Members Cormie, Hamilton, McCollum, Menard, and Navarro Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Members Gordon and Schennum Staff in Attendance: Caitlin Oliver, Donna Sundstrom, Rachel Farley, and Drew Ballard PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five speakers to register 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. There was no public comment. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Early Childhood Council Regular Meeting on November 8, 2023 The minutes from the meeting on 11/08/2023 were approved on Member Hamilton’s motion, Member McCollum’s second, on an 8-0 vote. There was one abstention from Vice Chair Green-Otero. STAFF BRIEFINGS EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 2. JANUARY 10, 2024 Updates from Caitlin Oliver, Austin Public Health (APH), regarding a planning grant from Home Grown to build a comprehensive network for local child care home providers and regarding pre-K classroom start-up funds this fiscal year Caitlin Oliver, APH Early Childhood Program Coordinator, shared the following with ECC members: • APH has submitted a grant application for a $25,000 planning grant from Home Grown to build a comprehensive network for local child care home providers, building on the work of United Way, AVANCE, Inc, and GAVA. • In fiscal year 2024, APH will provide a total of $128,000 to area school districts in start-up funds for new Pre-K classrooms for 3-year-olds from the APH general fund budget. In past years, these funds have helped districts open 8 new classrooms, while this year’s funds will help open 6 new classrooms because the cost of materials districts purchase with these funds has increased. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discuss and approve updates to 2024 Early Childhood Council regular meeting calendar The ECC members approved to move the April regular meeting date from April 10 to April 11, 2024, on Vice Chair Green-Otero’s motion and Member Menard’s second, on a unanimous 9-0 vote. Discuss and appoint an ECC member to …
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. REGULAR MEETING of the COMPREHENSIVE PLAN JOINT COMMITTEE JANUARY 10, 2024 AT 4:00 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 2103 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR. AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 Ann DeSanctis, 512-974-3102, ann.desanctis@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: PLANNING COMMISSION Grayson Cox, Vice Chair Joao Paulo M. Connolly Adam Haynes Hank Smith, Chair David Fouts Carrie Thompson ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the COMPREHENSIVE PLAN JOINT COMMITTEE REGULAR CALLED MEETING on October 12, 2023. DISCUSSION ITEMS Presentation by ATD Staff regarding amendments to the ASMP. Presentation by Ann DeSanctis regarding Imagine Austin Speaker Series potential speakers. Presentation by Christopher Crain regarding Priority Program meetings to date. Presentation by Chase Gonsoulin on Imagine Austin Compliance Checklist. 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 Ann DeSanctis at the Planning Department, at 512-974-3102, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Comprehensive Plan Joint Commission, please contact Ann DeSanctis at 512-974-3102.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20231024-31 Date: October 24, 2023 Subject: Request Council initiate amendments to the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan and elements or portion thereof including the Climate Equity Plan and Austin Strategic Mobility Plan in reference to Telework policies. Motioned By: Commissioner Connolly Seconded By: Commissioner Woods Request Council initiate amendments to the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan and elements or portion thereof including the Climate Equity Plan and Austin Strategic Mobility Plan in reference to Telework policies. Please see attached memorandum and proposed amendments. For: Vice-Chair Hempel, Commissioners Anderson, Azhar, Barrera-Ramirez, Connolly, Cox, Haynes, Howard, Maxwell, Mushtaler, Phillips and Woods Recommendation: . Vote: 12-0 Absent: Chair Shaw Attest: Andrew D. Rivera Land Use Commission Liaison 1 of 1 Am. Plan Section & Goal Pg # Proposed Amendment 1 Climate Equity Transportation and Land Use, Goal #1: "By 2030, 80% of new non-residential development is located centers and corridors." following bullets: Ensure all city policies for reduced parking, remote-work, and telecommuting align with the goals of the Comprehensive Plan, and establishes the City of Austin as a leader for workplace and environmental policies to reduce single occupancy vehicle trips. City of Austin should develop remote work policies through a 56-59 colaborative, all-employee process to develop clear goals and measured outcomes as a means of reducing parking demand at city facilities. In developing the city policies, Austin should build on the successful Travis County telework policy. Recommended Change to Proposed Amendment - Ensure all city polices for reduced parking, remote-work, and telecommuting align with the goals of the Comprehensive Plan, and establishes Austin as a leader for workplace and environmental policeis to reduce single occupancy vehicle trips. - City of Austin should develop remote work polices through a colaborative, all-employee process to develop clear goals and measured outcomes as a means of reducing parking demand at city facilities. In developing the city policies, Austin should build on the successful Travis County telework policy. Add: Strategy 7: Promote remote and flexible work policies Actively promote remote work, telework, and flexible commute policies so as to maintain and encourage further reductions in single occupancy vehicle trips. commuting that impact City of Austin employees are in full alignment with the goal of reducing single occupancy vehicle trips in the region, and that any future changes to city policies contribute towards reaching the 50% mode-shift goal by 2030 and stakeholders who engage with the City to …
2024 and Beyond Content Overview/History Where We're Heading Potential 2024 Speakers Overview/History • The Imagine Austin Speaker Series is, • an opportunity to promote and implement the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan through shared dialogue and mutual learning. We invite targeted thought leaders from around the nation to give talks on various subjects to promote and implement the vision and policies set forth in Imagine Austin. • 48 speaking events since 2012! • Nearly 6,000 people in attendance between in person and virtual events • Archive of past speakers: https://www.austintexas.gov/department/imagine-austin-speaker- series Planning Officer Erica Leak with Speaker Karen Chapple at IASS#32 3 Where We're Heading Update will have the lens of Equity, Resiliency, and Sustainability; want future speakers to tie into this work. Current events and topics on which Council/the City are focused over the next ~year Concurrence with other events in town where speakers may already be presenting. Former COA Demographer, Ryan Robinson, presents at IASS #37. 4 Potential Speakers Topics/Themes Sara Bronin - Architect, attorney, professor, and policymaker currently on leave from her position as a Professor at Cornell University College of Architecture, Art, and Planning to serve as the 12th Chair of the federal Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. K Baja - The Director of Direct Support & Innovation for the Urban Sustainability Directors Network (USDN). Responsible for identifying, leading, and supporting innovative projects and trainings that actively transform local government processes and lead to proactive respect-based change. Her interdisciplinary work focuses on how law and policy can foster more equitable, sustainable, well-designed, and connected places. - Land Use Policy/Equity/Historic Preservation Background in Climate and Resiliency Planning for the City of Baltimore and USDN. Provides direct support to local governments and community-based organizations interested in developing Resilience Hubs in their communities. Julian Agyeman Ph.D. FRSA FRGS- is a Professor of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning, and is the Fletcher Professor of Rhetoric and Debate, an endowed chair at Tufts University. Originator of the concept of ‘just sustainabilities,’ which explores the intersecting goals of social justice and environmental sustainability, defined as ‘the need to ensure a better quality of life for all, now and into the future, in a just and equitable manner, whilst living within the limits of supporting ecosystems.’ Veronica O. Davis – Director of Transportation & Drainage Operations for the City of Houston. Co-founded Nspiregreen LLC, an environmental and urban planning consulting company. Recently appointed …
Priority Program Update Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee 1/10/2024 Priority Program Status to Date Priority Program Champion Workshop • Included Offices of Resilience, Sustainability and Equity • Conducted SWOT analysis • Created Job Aids and Work Plans for each Priority Program • Shared Policy and Action Matrix for each priority program Priority Program Status to Date 1 on 1 Meetings • Reviewed Job Aids and Work Plans to help fit their specific group • Set regular meeting times for their work groups • Discussed ongoing work as it relates to Imagine Austin • Reviewing Policy and Action Matrix Priority Program Status to Date Monthly Champion Check-In Meetings • Share out ongoing work that may be related to the implementation of Imagine Austin • Provide status updates on Priority Program working groups • Plan out presentations from other departments • On the books for the 4th Monday of every month Questions?
Imagine Austin Compliance Checklist Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee 1/10/2024 Imagine Austin Decision Guidelines- Complete Community Measures • 17 Point Complete Community Measure Checklist • To Review Cases for Compliance with Imagine Austin Imagine Austin Decision Guidelines- Imagine Austin Priority Program PUD Specific Bonus Features Example of a Completed Checklist • In addition to the checklist, an informative statement is provided, communicating essential case information. Questions?
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN JOINT COMMITTEE REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES 12, OCTOBER, 2023 The COMPREHENSIVE PLAN JOINT COMMITTEE convened in a REGULAR CALLED meeting on 12, OCTOBER, 2023, at 6310 Wilhemina Delco Dr., Room 2103, in Austin, Texas. Chair Hank Smith called the Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee Meeting to order at 12:11 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Hank Smith (Chair), Adam Haynes, Carrie Thompson Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: David Fouts PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There were no speakers signed up to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 3. Approve the minutes of the COMPREHENSIVE PLAN JOINT COMMITTEE SPECIAL CALLED MEETING on 24, August 2023. The minutes from the meeting of 8/24/2023 were approved on Hank Smith’s motion, Carrie Thompson second on a unanimous vote. Commissioners Azhar, Cox, and Connolly were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation by Mandy DeMayo regarding a gran proposal that would include an update to the Strategic Housing Blueprint, the housing arm of Imagine Austin. Commissioners advised that Strategic Housing Blueprint update should be aligned, where possible, to the Imagine Austin Update. Presentation by Lucy Hall regarding ETOD Policy Plan as it relates to Imagine Austin. Commissioners are reviewing the shared documents and presentation in preparation for a draft ordinance in the Spring. 1 Presentation by Christopher Crain regarding CPJC meeting themes for 2024. After the presentation, discussion of themes was conducted, and future discussion items are being planned out in advance. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action of Calendar FY 23-24. The motion to approve Calendar FY 23-24 was approved on Carrie Thompson’s motion, Adam Haynes second on a unanimous vote. Commissioners Azhar, Cox, and Connolly were absent. Chair Hank Smith adjourned the meeting at 1:18 p.m. without objection. 4. 5. 2
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN JOINT COMMITTEE REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES 10, January, 2024 The COMPREHENSIVE PLAN JOINT COMMITTEE convened in a REGULAR CALLED meeting on 10, January, 2024, at 6310 Wilhemina Delco Dr., Room 2103, in Austin, Texas. Chair Hank Smith called the Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee Meeting to order at 4:05 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Adam Haynes Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: David Fouts, Carrie Thompson, Grayson Cox, Hank Smith PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There were no speakers signed up to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Approve the minutes of the COMPREHENSIVE PLAN JOINT COMMITTEE REGULAR CALLED MEETING on 12, October 2023. The minutes from the meeting of 10/12/2023 were approved on Grayson Cox motion, David Fouts second on a unanimous vote. Commissioner Connolly was absent. Presentation by ATD Staff regarding amendments to the ASMP. Presentation by Kelsey Vizzard, Planner Senior with ATD, to provide updates on ASMP amendments to the CPJC. The board has no recommendations at this time. Presentation by Ann DeSanctis regarding Imagine Austin Speaker Series potential speakers. Presentation by Ann DeSanctis, Planner Senior with the Planning Department on Imagine Austin Speaker Series for 2024 will focus on Equity, Resilience, and Sustainability in various facets. Carrie Thompson recommended topics around dark skies. Presentation by Christopher Crain regarding Priority Program meetings to date. Presentation by Christopher Crain, Planner Senior with the Planning Department on Priority Program work to date. The board has no recommendations at this time. 1. 3. 4. 1 5. Presentation by Chase Gonsoulin on Imagine Austin Compliance Checklist. Board directed staff to improve checklist by creating a threshold of how many “yes’s” trigger compliance with Imagine Austin, making the checklist more inclusive of all sections of Imagine Austin, and advised tracking compliance checklist. Chair Hank Smith adjourned the meeting at 5:06 without objection. These minutes were approved at the 21, February, 2024 meeting on Commissioner Cox motion, Commissioner Fouts second on a 4-0 vote. 2
COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Wednesday – January 10th, 2024 – 6:30PM City Hall - Boards and Commission – Room 1101 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 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 Dan Martinez at dan.martinez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Nehemiah Pitts III, Chair Keith Pena-Villa Cristina Garza Gabriel Nwajiaku Amarige Azzam AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Steven Apodaca, Vice Chair Carina Alderete Thomas Rice Maxine Eiland Sumit DasGupta The first ten 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission Regular meeting on December 13th, 2023. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. “You’re Being Watched – AI & Surveillance in Public Places” Presentation (Sharon Strover – Director, Technology & Information Policy Institute, Phillip G. Warner Regents Professor of Communication, Moody College of Communications, University of Texas at Austin) 3. Update on the Creative Careers Program (Rakeda Ervin – Program Director, Austin Film Society) 4. Presentation on Autonomous Vehicles (Rachel Castignoli – Business Process Consultant Senior, Transportation and Public Works) 5. Discussion Over Possible After Action Regarding the Texas Digital Opportunity Plan 6. Updates Regarding the Digital Inclusion Town Hall Listening Session on 1/27 DISCUSSION ITEMS Comment Period DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2024 Review Panel WORKING GROUP UPDATES 7. Discussion, Selection, and Approval of Grant for Technology Opportunities Program 8. Update from Digital Inclusion, Civic Engagement, and Strategic Technology and Telecom Policy Working Group 9. Update from Knowledge, Information, and Data Stewardship Working Group 10. Update from Technology, Infrastructure, and Innovation Working Group 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 …
Being Watched Embedding Ethics in Public Cameras Building technical, legal, and social approaches to maximize the trusted use of public camera-generated video data Technology & Information Policy Institute Dr. Sharon Strover, Leo Cao University of Texas at Austin September 13, 2023 Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission, Austin TX & Good Systems Agenda Project Overview Research Approaches Major Issues & Questions Preliminary Conclusions Next Steps A multi -component research approach Understand conceptions of privacy among citizens, local journalists, and city officials Identify open records law at State level and relevant data management issues Build and test differential access models Design smart city literacy training and initiate citizen engagement for traffic control Research Approaches Rely on experts, city officials, ordinary people, and city units in order to understand variations in informational norms. Delphi survey interviews case studies (e.g., Austin Public Library) focus groups public survey (fall 2023) workshops Toward Differential Access & Civic Policies Smart City Technologies Austin Fire Department ShotSpotter (not in use in Austin, as of 2021) H.A.L.O. cameras CCTV cameras traffic cameras red light cameras Austin Transportation Department Privacy, Contexts, and Publicness contextual integrity approach to examine norms& critical social values actors: subjects, senders, receivers types of information transmission principles– consent, reciprocity, etc. contexts e.g., How do you think about camera-mounted drones used by fire departments when fighting fires? s ubje ct: drone s , ca me ra s s e nde r: fire de pa rtme nt re ce ive r: re s ide nts , city units type s : ima ge s of pe ople , buildings , e tc. tra ns mis s ion: purpos e s , be ne fits , goa ls Research Methods qualitative illuminate meanings, values & norms associated with public technology + privacy seven focus groups: identify benefits and concerns seniors; students; EFF; civic activists; tech workers; tech executives; library users in-depth case study: Austin Public Library tour of camera system infrastructure, group & individual interviews w/ IT, Security, Frontline staff interviews with other City units: Fire Department; Mobility (transportation); Chief Privacy Officer; Innovation Officer Core Findings: Focus Groups benefits & concerns security aspects of surveillance tech younger people assume no privacy anyway; make sure tech is used for "good" …
1 AFS CREATIVE CAREERS OVERVIEW AFS Creative Careers is a workforce development program for new creators. The program launched in the fall of 2021 to prepare participants for entry into the competitive creative industry. AFS CREATIVE CAREERS BENEFITS • Stipend-Paid Program • Technical Training • Professional Development • Job Opportunities AFS CREATIVE CAREERS A F S C R E A T I V E C A R E E R S C A P S T O N E C E L E B R A T I O N 2 0 2 3 A F S C R E A T I V E C A R E E R S C A P S T O N E C E L E B R A T I O N 2 0 2 3 C R E A T I V E C A R E E R S A T A G L A N C E A 71% BIPOC participants to date 97% Graduation rate 85+ Participants in the program to date 60+ Job placements since start of program Graduate Survey Results 95% Extremely or very satisfied with the program 89% High confidence to work in creative industry 95% Extremely or very valuable for future career A F S C R E A T I V E C A R E E R S C A P S T O N E C E L E B R A T I O N 2 0 2 3 A F S C R E A T I V E C A R E E R S C A P S T O N E C E L E B R A T I O N 2 0 2 3 A F S C R E A T I V E C A R E E R S C A P S T O N E C E L E B R A T I O N 2 0 2 3 A F S C R E A T I V E C A R E E R S C A P S T O N E C E L E B R A T I O N 2 0 2 3 A F S C R E A T I V E C A R E E R S C A P S T O N E C …
Autonomous Vehicles January 10, 2024 Texas State Law Transportation Code Section 545.452 EXCLUSIVE REGULATION OF THE OPERATION OF AUTOMATED MOTOR VEHICLES AND AUTOMATED DRIVING SYSTEMS. (b) A political subdivision of this state or a state agency may not impose a franchise or other regulation related to the operation of an automated motor vehicle or automated driving system. Bottom Line: As a City, we cannot regulate or permit AVs. 2 1/10/2024 Our History With AVs Smart Mobility Roadmap 2017 SB2205 gives the State exclusive AV oversight 2017 Ford – ARGO AI begin testing AVs in Austin 2019 Cruise begins operating driverless rideshare 2022 AV Working Group formed July 2023 As AV demonstrations and discussions are occurring across the nation, City officials are cooperating with other cities, industry, research and government experts to develop best policies and practices for our region. 3 1/10/2024 The Tech RADAR – detect and track moving objects LiDAR – 3D environment map, detects obstacles Camera – detailed information – visuals on traffic signs 4 1/10/2024 Automation Levels AV Companies Currently Deployed & Estimated Fleet Size Company Cruise Waymo AV Ride 25 10 4 Number Status Model Not currently operating in Austin Includes Test Drivers Jaguar I-PACE ADMT (Volkswagen) Includes Test Drivers VW ID Buzz (European model) Includes Test Drivers Hyundai Sonata & Ioniq Data current as of 11/30/23 6 1/10/2024 AV Safety Working Group Even though the City cannot regulate AVs, the City has been proactive by establishing the AV Safety Working Group to: • Prepare and train for incidents • Collect data and standardize documentation • Facilitate Communication AV Safety Working Group • Creates a single group to communicate about incidents, communicate with AV companies, create procedures, and share data. • Develop expectations around AV deployment and communication. • Bring in all public safety departments for trainings and include Texas DPS and UT Police. • Gather data and analyze it to determine “hot spots” and frequent issues. Communicate with AV companies to identify remedies. 8 1/10/2024
few hours of the cablecast. Schedules and video can be Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission http://www.austintexas.gov/cttc REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Wednesday –January 10th, 2024 – 6:30PM City Hall – Boards and Commissions – Room 1101 301 W 2nd Street - Austin, TX 78701 Please go to http://www.austintexas.gov/cityclerk/boards_commissions/meetings/10_1.htm for backup materials associated with this agenda. All ATXN (City Channel 6) programming is cablecast on Spectrum, Grande Communications, and Google Fiber on their cable channel 6, on AT&T U-Verse Channel 99 and webcast online. Over 20 meetings per month, including this commission meeting, are available on demand online, typically within a found at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/atxn-video-archive. The Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission convened in a REGULAR meeting on Wednesday, December 13th, 2023, at 301 W. 2nd St. in Austin, Texas. Current Commission Members Keith Pena Villa ‐ Mayor Kirk Watson Nehemiah Pitts III ‐ Council Member Natasha Harper‐Madison, District 1 Steven Apodaca – Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, District 2 Carina Alderete ‐ Council Member José Velásquez, District 3 Cristina Garza ‐ Council Member José “Chito” Vela, District 4 Thomas Rice‐ Council Member Ryan Alter, District 5 Gabriel Nwajiaku‐ Council Member Mackenzie Kelly,District 6 Maxine Eiland ‐ Council Member Leslie Pool, District 7 Amarige Azzam ‐ Council Member Paige Ellis, District 8 Vacant – Council Member Zohaib “Zo” Qadri, District 9 Sumit DasGupta ‐ Council Member Alison Alter, District 10 Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Nehemiah Pitts III, Chair Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Sumit DasGupta Cristina Garza Keith Pena Villa 1 Maxine Eliand Thomas Rice Gabriel Nwajiaku Keith Pena Villa Board Members/Commissioners Not in Attendance: Steven Apodaca, Vice Chair Carina Alderete Amarige Azzam CALL TO ORDER Chair Pitts called the Community Technology and Telecommunications Meeting to order at 6:45 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten 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. No members of the public were signed up to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Community Technology and Telecommunications Commission Regular meeting on December 13th, 2023. Motion to approve the minutes made by Commissioner DasGupta and seconded by Commissioner Nwajiaku. The minutes from (11/8/2023) were NOT approved on a vote of 5-1. Vice Chair Apodaca abstained. STAFF BRIEFINGS “You’re Being Watched – AI & Surveillance in Public Places” Presentation (Sharon Strover – Director, Technology & Information …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSION ON AGING JANUARY 10TH, 2024 AT NOON CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 301 W 2ND ST AUSTIN, TEXAS, 78701 Some members of the BOARD/COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in‐person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in‐person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Halana Kaleel, 512‐972‐5019, Halana.Kaleel@austintexas.gov. CURRENT MEMBERS: Richard Bondi, Chair Gretchen Flatau, Vice‐Chair Austin Adams Jacqueline Angel Patricia Bordie Gloria Lugo Preston Tyree Henry Van de Putte Vacancy since January 2024‐District 1 Vacancy since May 2023‐District 6 Emily De Maria Nicola Teresa Ferguson Mariana Gonzalez Martin Kareithi Fred Lugo AGENDA 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the December 13th, 2023 Regular Commission on Aging Meeting. STAFF BRIEFINGS/ANNOUNCEMENTS Staff briefing regarding Age‐Friendly Austin Update, Nicole Howe, Age Friendly Austin Program Coordinator, Austin Public Health. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation: PARD Bond Program Overview, Alyssa Tharrett, Project Management Supervisor and Steven Linett, Capital Improvement Program Manager, City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department. Presentation: The Foster Grandparent Program, Diane Rouda, Volunteer Services Coordinator, Foster Grandparent Program. Update and discussion on the Age Friendly Community Engagement Survey Distribution and Timeline (Staff Liaison Halana Kaleel). Discussion on FY25 Commission on Aging Process and Planning for Budget Recommendations (Chair Bondi). Discussion on updating the goals, strategies, and metrics of the Age Friendly Austin Action Plan timeline and community/community partner input. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action on pursuing designation as a Dementia‐Friendly City (Chair Bondi). WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 9. Update and discussion from the AFA Domain 3: Housing Working Group (Vice‐Chair Flatau). Update and discussion from the AFA Domains 4 – 6: Social Participation, Respect and Social Inclusion, Civic Participation and Employment Working Group (Chair Bondi). Update and discussion from the AFA Domain 8: Community and Health Services Working Group (Commissioner Bordie). 10. 11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with …
REGULAR MEETING COMMISSION FOR WOMEN WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10TH, 2024, AT 12:00 PM CITY OF AUSTIN PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1401 6310 WIHELMINA DELCO DRIVE, AUSTIN, TEXAS, 78752 Some members of the Commission for Women may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Tabitha Taylor, (512) 972-5023, Tabitha.Taylor@austintexas.gov . CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Diana Melendez, Chair Rebecca Austen Vanessa Bissereth Becky Bullard Julie Glasser Angela Harris Pam Rattan Maria Veloz Salas Katrina Scheihing Josephine Serrata Jocelyn Tau 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 DISCUSSION 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission for Women regular meeting on December 3rd, 2023. 2. Discussion and updates from the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) December 6th, 2023 meeting: Alejandra Mireles, Community Services Program Coordinator, City of Austin’s Equity Office 3. Discussion regarding updating the Commission for Women’s Charter DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and possible action to approve Women’s Hall of Fame Recognition Plan WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 5. Update from Working Group on Recognition of Equity for Women and Girls. 6. Update from Working Group on Quality-of-Life Study 7. Update from Working Group on FY2025-24 Budget 8. Update from Working Group on Joint Collective Sex Crime Response Model (CSCRM) Project 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 Tabitha Taylor at the Office of Civil Rights, at (512) 972-5023 or Tabitha. Taylor @austintexas.gov , for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Commission for Women, please contact Tabitha Taylor at the Office of Civil Rights, at (512) 972-5023 or Tabitha. Taylor@austintexas.gov.
Commission for Women REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, December 6th, 2023 The Commission for Women convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, December 6th, 2023, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commission Room-1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas, 78701 Vice-Chair Tau called the Commission for Women Meeting to order at 12:11 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jocelyn Tau, Vice Chair Katrina Scheihing Angela Harris Becky Bullard Julie Glasser Vanessa Bissereth Rebecca Austen Diana Melendez, Chair Pam Rattan Josephine Serrata Maria Veloz Salas Staff in Attendance: Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Tabitha Taylor, Office of Civil Rights 1 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL NONE APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission for Women regular meeting on November 1st, 2023. The minutes from the meeting were approved at the December 6th, 2023, meeting on Commissioner’s Scheihing motion, Commissioner Bullard seconded on an (8-0) vote. Commissioners Salas, Serrata, and Rattan absent were from the meeting. DISCUSSION 2. Welcome Commissioner Angela Harris, District 8 3. Welcome Commission for Women Liaison, Christi Vitela Discussion was held. Discussion was held. Discussion was held. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion regarding Joint Inclusion Committee Meeting Minutes and Updates 5. Discussion and possible action to approve Women’s Hall of Fame Recognition Plan Discussion was held. . 6. Discussion and possible action to reestablish and appoint Commissioners to FY2024 Women’s Working Groups Action was taken to reestablish the FY 2023-24 working group to the FY2024-25 Budget Working Group, the vote was motioned by Commissioner Austen, and seconded by Commissioner Tau on an (7-0) vote. Commissioner Glasser was absent from the vote. Commissioners Salas, Serrata, and Rattan absent were from the meeting. Action was taken to appoint Commissioners, Tau, Harris and Bullard to the FY2024-25 Budget Working Group, the motion was led by Commissioner Tau and seconded by Commissioner Scheihing on an (8-0) vote. Commissioners Salas, Serrata, and Rattan absent were from the meeting. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 7. Update from Working Group on Recognition of Equity for Women and Girls. 8. Update from Working Group on Quality-of-Life Study 9. Update from Working Group on FY2023-24 Budget Discussion was held. Discussion was held. Discussion was held. Discussion was held. 2 10. Update from Working Group on Joint Collective Sex Crime Response Model (CSCRM) Project FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Presentation from the Ann Richard School for Girls Review the Commission for Women's Charter Examine city policies related to abortion …
Commission for Women REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, January 10th, 2024 The Commission for Women convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, January 10th, 2024, City of Austin Permitting and Development Center Room-1401, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, Texas, 78752 Vice-Chair Tau called the Commission for Women Meeting to order at 12:12 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jocelyn Tau, Vice Chair Katrina Scheihing Angela Harris Becky Bullard Julie Glasser Rebecca Austen Pam Rattan Josephine Serrata Maria Veloz Salas Vanessa Bissereth Diana Melendez, Chair Staff in Attendance: Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Tabitha Taylor, Office of Civil Rights Christi Vitela, City of Austin Clerk’s Office 1 NONE PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission for Women regular meeting on December 6,2024 meeting. The minutes from the meeting were approved at the January 10th on Commissioner’s Scheihing motion, Commissioner Tau seconded on a (6-0) vote. Commissioner Bullard was absent from the vote. Commissioners Bissereth, Melendez, Salas, and Serrata were absent from the meeting. DISCUSSION 2. Discussion and updates from the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) December 6th, 2023, meeting: Alejandra Mireles, Community Services Program Coordinator, City of Austin’s Equity Office Discussion was held. 3. Discussion regarding updating the Commission for Women’s Charter Discussion was held. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion was held. . WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 4. Discussion and possible action to approve Women’s Hall of Fame Recognition Plan 5. Update from Working Group on Recognition of Equity for Women and Girls. 8. Update from Working Group on Joint Collective Sex Crime Response Model (CSCRM) Project Discussion was held. 6. Update from Working Group on Quality-of-Life Study 7. Update from Working Group on FY2025-24 Budget Discussion was held. Discussion was held. Discussion was held. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT 2 Vice -Chair Tau adjourned the meeting at 1:06 p.m. without objection. 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 Tabitha Taylor at the Office of Civil Rights, at (512) 972-5023 or Tabitha.Taylor@austintexas.gov , for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Commission for Women, please contact Tabitha Taylor at the …
REGULAR MEETING of the AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION (AAC) January 10, 2024 3:00 PM 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR., ROOM 1405 AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 Some members of the Commission may be participating via videoconference. Livestream of the meeting will be available at ATXN1 https://www.austintexas.gov/watch-atxn-live Audio of the meeting will be available as an alternative to attending in person. Please email Ammie Calderon at ammie.calderon@flyaustin.com by Noon of the day of the meeting for dial-in details. Public comment for general communication and for specific agenda items will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. In person registration is available for speakers who sign up at the meeting location prior to the meeting being called to order. Registration to speak remotely is available for speakers who have provided an email to Ammie Calderon at ammie.calderon@flyaustin.com, no later than Noon of the day before the meeting. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS Chad Ennis Scott Madole Doyle Valdez Fang Fang Jeff Eller Wendy Price Todd, Chair Bakari Brock, Vice-Chair Patrick Rose, Secretary Raymond Young Jeremy Hendricks Jonathan Coon AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Public communication for items not on the agenda. The first 5 registered speakers will each be allowed a three minute allotment to address the Airport Advisory Commission on an item that is not posted on the agenda. Please see further instructions on registration above. Public communication for items included in the agenda as a Discussion/Action item. Registered speakers will each be allowed a three minute allotment to address the Airport Advisory 1 Commission on an item that is posted as a Discussion/Action item, but may not address the Airport Advisory Commission on an item posted as a Briefing. Please see further instructions on registration above. 1. Approve the minutes of the AAC regular meeting on December 13, 2023 APPROVAL OF MINUTES STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. November 2023 Financial Results presented by Rajeev Thomas, Deputy Chief, Finance 3. Air Service Update provided by Jamy Kazanoff, AUS Air Service Development 4. Journey with AUS (AUS AEDP/Capital Improvement Program) Active Projects Update provided by Lyn Estabrook, Deputy Chief Development Officer, Planning and Development 5. Update on the Concourse B and Connector Project presented by Lyn Estabrook, Deputy Chief Development Officer, Planning and Development, and Robert Mercado, AUS Project Manager 6. Status of Department of Aviation Structure DISCUSSION ITEMS 7. Review City Council action at the December 14, 2023 meeting – [Item 3] Authorize funding for the Section …
REGULAR MEETING of the AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION (AAC) January 10, 2024 3:00 PM 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR., ROOM 1405 AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 Some members of the Commission may be participating via videoconference. Livestream of the meeting will be available at ATXN1 https://www.austintexas.gov/watch-atxn-live Audio of the meeting will be available as an alternative to attending in person. Please email Ammie Calderon at ammie.calderon@flyaustin.com by Noon of the day of the meeting for dial-in details. Public comment for general communication and for specific agenda items will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. In person registration is available for speakers who sign up at the meeting location prior to the meeting being called to order. Registration to speak remotely is available for speakers who have provided an email to Ammie Calderon at ammie.calderon@flyaustin.com, no later than Noon of the day before the meeting. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS Wendy Price Todd, Chair Bakari Brock, Vice-Chair Patrick Rose, Secretary Raymond Young Jeremy Hendricks Jonathan Coon Chad Ennis Scott Madole Doyle Valdez Fang Fang Jeff Eller AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Public communication for items not on the agenda. The first 5 registered speakers will each be allowed a three minute allotment to address the Airport Advisory Commission on an item that is not posted on the agenda. Please see further instructions on registration above. Public communication for items included in the agenda as a Discussion/Action item. Registered speakers will each be allowed a three minute allotment to address the Airport Advisory 1 1 Commission on an item that is posted as a Discussion/Action item, but may not address the Airport Advisory Commission on an item posted as a Briefing. Please see further instructions on registration above. 1. Approve the minutes of the AAC regular meeting on December 13, 2023 APPROVAL OF MINUTES STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. November 2023 Financial Results presented by Rajeev Thomas, Deputy Chief, Finance 3. Air Service Update provided by Jamy Kazanoff, AUS Air Service Development 4. Journey with AUS (AUS AEDP/Capital Improvement Program) Active Projects Update provided by Lyn Estabrook, Deputy Chief Development Officer, Planning and Development 5. Update on the Concourse B and Connector Project presented by Lyn Estabrook, Deputy Chief Development Officer, Planning and Development, and Robert Mercado, AUS Project Manager 6. Status of Department of Aviation Structure DISCUSSION ITEMS 7. Review City Council action at the December 14, 2023 meeting – [Item 3] Authorize funding for the …
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION (AAC) REGULAR MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 13, 2023 The Airport Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on December 13, 2023 at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Room 1405 Austin, Texas. Chair Wendy Todd called the regular meeting to order at 3:03 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Wendy Price Todd, Chair Patrick Rose, Secretary Chad Ennis Scott Madole Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jonathan Coon Jeremy Hendricks Bakari Brock Commissioners Absent: Raymond Young Fang Fang Doyle Valdez Jeff Eller PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the regular AAC meeting on November 8, 2023. The minutes from the meeting of November 8, 2023 were approved on Commissioner 1 6. Ennis’ motion and Commissioner Eller seconds on an 8-0-0-3. Commissioners Brock, Rose, and Young were absent at this vote. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. October 2023 Financial Results presented by Rajeev Thomas, Deputy Chief, Finance. 3. Air Service Update provided by Jamy Kazanoff, AUS Air Service Development. 4. Journey with AUS (AUS AEDP/Capital Improvement Program) Active Projects Update provided by Lyn Estabrook, Division Manager, Planning and Development. 5. Briefing on the Small and Minority Business Resources Department (SMBR) goal-setting process presented by Edward Campos, SMBR Director, and Felecia Shaw, Acting Assistant Director Introduction to Ramp Control and Efforts Towards Implementation presented by Loren Lintner, Acting Deputy Chief of Operations DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS 7. Authorize negotiation and execution of three contracts for Aviation information technology consultant services with the The JW Group, Inc., Barich, Inc., and AECOM Technical Services, Inc., or one of the other qualified offerors, each for up to seven years for total contract amounts not to exceed $31,500,000, divided among the contractors. [Note: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2- 9B (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the services required for this solicitation, there were insufficient subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established]. A motion to approve was made by Commissioner Eller; Commissioner Rose seconded. Motion passed on a 10-0-0-1 vote. Commissioner Young was absent at this vote. 8. Approve an amendment to a contract for the AEDP Airfield Infrastructure project with RS&H Inc. to increase the amount by $12,700,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $20,700,000. [Note: This Contract will be awarded in compliance with 49 CFR Part 26 DBE Procurement Program by Meeting goals with 6.15% DBE participation]. 2 A motion to …
MEMORANDUM TO: Airport Advisory Commissioners FROM: Rajeev Thomas, Chief Financial Officer, Aviation Department DATE: January 10, 2024 SUBJECT: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Update November 2023 Financial Results Passenger traffic totaled 1,911,494 in November 2023, an increase of 3.6% compared to November 2022. Average daily departures have increased from 257 in November 2022 to 271 in November 2023, an increase of 14 daily departures or 5.5%. Table #1 Enplanements Landing Weights Cargo Tonnage Operating Revenue Airport OPEX Total Requirements FY 2024 FY 2023 Variance November November Fav (Unfav) FY 2024 YTD FY 2023 YTD Variance YTD Fav (Unfav) 957,892 925,533 3.5% 1,971,591 1,922,252 1,171,506,498 1,116,041,855 5.0% 2,429,023,748 2,295,191,755 12,206 12,524 (2.5%) 24,069 25,967 2.6% 5.8% (7.3%) $26,033,130 $22,603,193 $3,429,937 $54,611,936 $46,627,198 $7,984,738 $13,381,378 $8,788,932 ($4,592,446) $24,229,343 $16,667,821 ($7,561,523) $20,170,613 $14,701,117 ($5,469,497) $37,810,666 $28,494,959 ($9,315,708) Net Income Before Federal Relief $5,862,517 $7,902,076 ($2,039,559) $16,801,270 $18,132,239 ($1,330,969) Federal Relief Reimbursement $0 $763,237 ($763,237) $0 $1,486,196 ($1,486,196) Net Income After Federal Relief $5,862,517 $8,665,313 ($2,802,796) $16,801,270 $19,618,435 ($2,817,165) Table #1 illustrates November 2023’s enplanements totaled 957,892, 3.5% higher than November 2022. Landing weights totaled 1.17 billion pounds in November 2023 representing an increase of 5.0% compared to November 2022. Cargo volume totaled 12,206 tons in November 2023 representing a decrease of 2.5% compared to November 2022. The decline in cargo volume is the result of year over year declines in mail cargo and tonnage carried from major cargo carriers November 2023 operating revenue totals $26.0M, an increase of 15.2% or $3.4M compared to November 2022. The increase in operating revenue results from increased passenger traffic and updated airline rates for FY24. November 2023 operating revenue is composed of 47.0% airline revenue, 51.5% non-airline revenue, and 1.5% interest income. Airport operating expenses totaled $13.4M for the month, an increase of 52.3% or $4.6M compared to November 2022. The increase in operating expenses results from higher personnel costs from increased headcount and wage adjustments, and contractual costs including parking services, consulting contracts, and baggage handling system maintenance. Additionally, November 2023 expense include gainsharing payments whereas in FY23 these payments posted in December 2022. Because of the increase in operating revenues, AUS reported a $5.9M surplus in November 2023 compared to a surplus of $7.9M (before federal relief funding) in November 2022. Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results FY2024 Year to Date (YTD) Operating Revenue totals $54.6M compared to $46.6M in FY2023, a 17.1% increase. Airport Operating Expenses …
January 2024 Air Service Snapshot AUS monthly seat comparisons, July ‘23 – April ‘24, compared to previous year (chart one) and compared to 2019 (pre-Covid) (chart two): Highlights of recent air service announcements/developments include: Aeromexico upgauged MEX service from 99-seat E190 to 160-seat B737-800 eff. June 21 ’24 Air Canada will resume service to YVR on May 1 ’24 with 3/Wk; added 4th weekly YVR for June 6-Oct 25; upgauged YYZ from 137-seat A220-300 to 169-seat B737-MAX8 from June 15 – Sept 2; will start new nonstop service to YUL eff. May 3 ’24 with 4 weekly flights on A220-300 (137 seats) Alaska dropped plans for seasonal BOI service from May 16 – Aug 19; market is now discontinued; suspended SJC from Mar 14 – April 1 and from April 12 – May 15 Allegiant extended schedules for May 15 ’24 – Aug. 13 ’24 and will serve 18 markets; new 2/Wk service American added 3 roundtrips to AGS in April for the Masters and 2 roundtrips to SDF in May for the to EUG starts May 31 ‘24 Kentucky Derby. o AA summary of 2024 service pulldown: ABQ, ELP, IAD & TPA – last flight Feb. 14 BZN – service dropped for Feb. 17 – Mar. 30, no other service filed except 3 departures in Dec/Jan ‘23 CVG, JAX & MEM– service will not resume on Feb. 15 as planned (already cut Jan. 8-Feb. 14), last flight Jan. 7 CZM – last flight Jan. 6 EGE – last flight Feb. 10 instead of Mar. 17 LIR – last flight April 2 MBJ – all service dropped for March and June-August MCI, OKC & SMF– last flight Feb. 12 NAS – will operate in Mar. but April-Aug. flights dropped PUJ – last flight Mar. 30 PVR – last flight April 3 RNO – will resume May 6 instead of Feb. 15 (already cut Jan. 8-Feb. 14) RSW – last flight Feb. 14 instead of May 5 TUL – service will not resume on Feb. 15 as planned (already cut Nov. 4 ’23 -Feb. 14 ‘24), last op. Nov. 3 ‘23 VPS - will not operate June-Sept. Reductions eff. February: BNA 3x→1x; BOS 2x→1x; IND 2x→1x; LAS 2x→1x; MCO 2x→1x; MSY 3x→1x; RDU 3x→1x Delta DL will add BNA …
Airport Expansion and Development Program (AEDP) Active Projects Update Airport Advisory Commission, January 2024 Lyn Estabrook – Deputy Chief Development Officer 12-Month Procurement Schedule Anticipated advertisement dates 2024 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2024 Jan 2024 Architectural and Engineering Services Rotation List (Design Only) Jan 2024 West Garage - Lot B (CMR) ($250M) Jan 2024 AUS Building Commissioning Services Jan 2024 Utility Infrastructure Campus-Wide (Design) Jan 2024 Concourse B and Tunnel (Design) Feb 2024 Utility Infrastructure Campus-Wide (CMR) Feb 2024 Concourse B and Tunnel (CMR) Feb 2024 Barbara Jordan Terminal Optimization Area 4 (Design) Mar 2024 Barbara Jordan Terminal Optimization Area 4 (CMR) Mar 2024 Arrivals and Departures Hall, Red Garage Demo, Roadways, and Utilities (Design) Apr 2024 Arrivals and Departures Hall, Red Garage Demo, Roadways, and Utilities (CMR) Jul 2024 Surface Parking (Phase 1) (Construction) AUS Construction Material, Geotechnical, and Forensic Engineering Services Dec 2024 LEGEND Identified solution Request for Qualifications projects Invitation for Bid Alternative Delivery Method LEGEND • • • • • AEDP Airfield Infrastructure – Midfield Taxiways AEDP Building Demolition (locations shown on slide) Cargo Development East • • West Gates Expansion / Gate 13 • Midfield Investigations & Vehicle Checkpoints Existing Terminal Baggage Handling System Upgrades AUS Fuel Facility Phase 2 (Tenant led, AUS Fuels Project) Utility Infrastructure Campus- Wide UICW Midfield Investigations and Vehicle Checkpoints Champion Sponsor – Towanda Cordon Project Manager – Torrey Henson Project number – 6000.121 Description: This project will expand guard-shacks at two vehicle Checkpoints, Alpha and Charlie, to allow efficient and secure access to the Aircraft Operations Area. Additionally, this project includes scope to investigate the locations for midfield taxiways. Technical investigations of the airfield includes surveys, geotechnical borings, and other site investigations. Risk Mitigation Checkpoints A & C Design underway. The Aircraft Operations Area must remain secure. All activities remain operational during construction phase. Work with project teams and stakeholders prior to construction beginning. Provide alternative routes to access the Aircraft Operations Area and increase security awareness to contractors during construction phase. Status: The design for both Checkpoints Alpha and Charlie have been completed and approved by AUS as of Nov 20. Consultant is currently making final revisions to Project manual and will submit to CoA Quality Review Office for final review within the coming weeks. Submission for a COA permit is currently underway; the permit request was submitted late last …
Concourse B and Connector Airport Advisory Commission, January 2024 Lyn Estabrook – Deputy Chief Development Officer Program Connector Concourse B Concourse B Connector Concourse B – Potential Phasing Options Future 6 gates 10 gates 10 gates Beyond 2030 N Concourse B CONNECTOR Phase 2 Phase 1 N Concourse B CREATE A HIERARCHY OF SPACE, WHILE STAYING INNOVATIVE Landmark & Orientation The main node serves as the identity of Concourse B, weaving passenger flows establishing pathways and hubs of activity anchored by bespoke landmarks creating the cadence for a memorable place. Connector Connector Connector Connector CONNECTOR N Potential Connector Cells BHS CELL UTILITY CELL PASSENGER CELL 10’-0” Passenger Walkway Cell Concourse B Phasing Program Definition Doc Project Summary Procurement Design Construction Activation Questions? Stay informed by visiting the Journey With AUS webpage Thank You
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport MEMORANDUM AUS Team December 21, 2023 Jim Smith, Interim Chief Executive Officer TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Aviation Structure AUS Team: The roles and responsibilities of the management team within Aviation will change to align ownership and accountability with assigned strategic goals. This alignment and proposed structure is the first step in establishing a framework for the effective governance of a large hub airport. The Airport Chief Officer and Deputy Chief Officer positions will provide oversight of our strategic direction, economic sustainability, operational excellence, expansion, and for the value creation for our stakeholders, passengers, employees, business partners and community. Accordingly, we are making the following appointments and acting roles: I am pleased to announce the appointment of three AUS team members to my Executive Leadership Team. I have appointed our next Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Deputy Chief over Operations. Filling these positions is critical in supporting the day-to-day operation of the airport. These appointments are as follows: • Towanda Cordon has been appointed to the role of Chief Operating Officer. She was appointed to the role of acting Airport Chief Operating Officer since February 2023. She has been providing overall leadership and direction for airport operations, maintenance, security, compliance with regulatory requirements, emergency management and guest services. Towanda joined AUS in 2002 as a police officer and has since held different positions in Airport Operations and Airport Security throughout her tenure. She has over 20 years of airport operations, plus 10 years of military airfield operations. She holds a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Criminal Justice and Master of Public Administration. • Rajeev Thomas has been appointed to the role of Airport Chief Financial Officer. He will oversee the organization’s financial short-term and long-term planning, development and monitoring of Gateway to the world for all – the AUS way every day. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport operating and capital budgets, accounting, securing funding, airline rate-setting and the airport’s relationships with lending institutions, bondholders, and financial institutions. Rajeev joined AUS in 2017 as Financial Manager III responsible for the oversight of airport operating and capital budgets, budget analysis, fixed assets, accounts payable and long-term financial planning functions. Prior to AUS, Rajeev held different senior level positions in the financial field with Charter Communications (Time Warner), Instinet Corporation and Motorola. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and has more than 27 years of financial experience. • Loren Lintner …
M E M O R A N D U M January 5, 2024 Personnel Announcements Mayor and Council Members Jesús Garza, Interim City Manager TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: I am pleased to share with you that Interim Assistant City Manager Robert Goode has agreed to continue his valuable contributions to the City by serving as permanent Assistant City Manager. He will continue his oversight of Austin Water, Watershed Protection, Aviation, Transportation and Public Works, Capital Delivery Services, and the City’s support for Project Connect. Robert has served as the Interim Assistant City Manager (ACM) since January 2023. With his wealth of experience in the utility, mobility, and transportation sectors, I am confident that his knowledge and expertise will continue to provide leadership during the upcoming City Manager transition. During his previous 11-year tenure with the City of Austin, Robert served as the Assistant City Manager over the Infrastructure Services Group providing direct executive leadership and oversight over multiple departments including Aviation, Austin Water, Austin Resource Recovery, the Corridor Program Office, the Public Works, and Transportation Departments. Upon his return, Robert served as the Interim Water Director for eight months prior to his assuming the Interim ACM role. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Idaho. I am further pleased to announce that I have appointed Ghizlane Badawi to the Interim Airport Chief Executive Officer (CEO) position. Ghizlane most recently has been serving as the Deputy Chief Executive Officer for Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), where she has focused on operational resiliency and expanding infrastructure capacity. She is no stranger to the Department, with more than 15 years in strategic leadership roles including Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Assistant Director, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Experience & Performance Officer. She will now bring that diverse and extensive background in airport management to her new role. Page 1 of 2 I also want to personally recognize Jim Smith and thank him for agreeing to rejoin the City in March 2023 to take on the role of Interim Airport Chief Executive Officer. Given his vast experience with the Department, having served as the Department’s CEO from 2000 to 2019, Jim has provided a stabilizing force in helping to prepare the airport for the upcoming expansion. I am also pleased to share with you that Jim has agreed to continue to consult as needed going forward as Ghizlane shifts into …
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION (AAC) REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 10, 2024 The Airport Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on January 10, 2024 at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Room 1405 Austin, Texas. Chair Wendy Todd called the regular meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Wendy Price Todd, Chair Patrick Rose, Secretary Chad Ennis Raymond Young Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jonathan Coon Bakari Brock Jeff Eller Commissioners Absent: Scott Madole Jeremy Hendricks Fang Fang Doyle Valdez PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the regular AAC meeting on December 13, 2023. The minutes from the meeting of December 13, 2023 were approved on Commissioner Valdez’s motion and Commissioner Young seconds on an 8-0-0-3. Commissioners Brock, 1 and Rose arrived after the voting of the minutes, and Commissioner Madole was absent at this vote. Commissioner Todd requested that the record shows there were No Updates from either working group in the previous months. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. November 2023 Financial Results presented by Rajeev Thomas, Deputy Chief, Finance. 3. Air Service Update provided by Jamy Kazanoff, AUS Air Service Development. 4. Journey with AUS (AUS AEDP/Capital Improvement Program) Active Projects Update provided by Lyn Estabrook, Division Manager, Planning and Development. 5. Update on the Concourse B and Connector Project presented by Lyn Estabrook, Deputy Chief Development Officer, Planning and Development, and Robert Mercado, AUS Project Manager Status of Department of Aviation Structure. 6. DISCUSSION ITEMS 7. Review City Council action at the December 14, 2023 meeting – [Item 3] Authorize funding for the Section 481 Service Fee Agreement with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for the reimbursement of CBP costs for additional or expanded services outside of CBP’s normal operating hours at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, for an additional five years in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000. Approved on consent. 8. Review City Council action at the December 14, 2023 meeting – [Item 13] Authorize negotiation and execution of three contracts for aviation information technology consultant services with the JW Group, Inc., Barich, Inc., and AECOM Technical Services, Inc., or one of the other qualified offerors, each for up to seven years for total contract amounts not to exceed $31,500,000, divided among the contractors. [Note: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the services required for this solicitation, …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the ROBERT MUELLER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2024 6:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. AUSTIN ENERGY HEADQUARTERS ASSEMBLY ROOM 1111 4815 MUELLER BOULEVARD AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register to speak remotely, call or email Kate Clark at kate.clark@austintexas.gov or 512-974-7875. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Michael Jones, Chair Kathy Sokolic Martin Luecke Corky Hilliard Andrew Clements Rick Krivoniak, Vice Chair Christopher Jackson David Neider Joshua Rudow Kenneth Ronsonette AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Estimate 6:00 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 6:05 1. Approve the minutes of the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission Meeting on October 10, 2023, and November 14, 2023. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Update by Capital Delivery Services staff regarding Airport Blvd corridor improvements 6:10 DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion by Commission on Mueller Transition Working Group 4. Discussion by Catellus regarding Mueller Development updates 6:40 6:55 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation to City Council for the Mueller Parkland Maintenance Agreement between the Parks and Recreation Department and Mueller Property Owners’ Association. 7:05 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 7:20 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 Kate Clark with the Economic Development Department (EDD), at 512-974-7875, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission, please contact Kate Clark with Economic Development at 512-974-7875. 7:30
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission Recommendation Number: (20240109-005): Recommendation to Council to approve the Mueller Parkland Maintenance Agreement between the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department and the Mueller Property Owners Association WHEREAS, the City of Austin and Catellus Austin, LLC entered into a Master Development Agreement for the public-private partnership to redevelop the former Robert Mueller Municipal Airport on December 2, 2004, and the Term of that Agreement ends on December 2, 2024; and, WHEREAS, Master Development Agreement Article VIII, Development Covenants and Agreements, Section 8.2, (h) City's Park Maintenance Contribution, calls for the City of Austin to "confirm in writing with the Owners Association its agreement to fund the City's Park Maintenance Contribution to the Owners Association in substantially the same manner as provided herein"; and, WHEREAS, more than 140 acres of publicly accessible parks and open space will be delivered as part of the Mueller redevelopment, including over 75 acres of Perimeter Parks to be dedicated to the City under the terms of the Master Development Agreement; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission recommends that the Austin City Council approve the Parkland Maintenance Agreement between the City of Austin Parks & Recreation Department and the Mueller Property Owners Association and allow for the continuation of the City's Park Maintenance Contribution towards the Mueller Perimeter Parks as part of the annual City budget process, as also recommended by the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Board on October 23, 2023. Date of Approval: January 9, 2024 Record of the vote: Unanimous on 8-0 vote. Attest: ____________________________________________________________________ Jill Fagan, Liaison Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission
