AUSTIN INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCE PLANNING COMMUNITY TASK FORCE REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, October 8, 2024 The Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force convened in a Regular Called Meeting on October 8, 2024, with Social Distancing Modifications. Chair WALKER called the meeting to order at 12:02 pm. Members in Attendance: Jennifer Walker, Chair Robert Mace, Vice Chair Madelline Mathis Ex-Officio Members in Attendance: Chase Bryan Kevin Critendon Members in Attendance Remotely: Bill Moriarty Paul DiFiore Hani Michel Sarah Faust Vanessa Puig-Williams Austin Water Staff: Shay Ralls Roalson Teresa Lutes Kevin Kluge Marisa Flores Gonzalez Emily Rafferty Fatima Wahid Young-Hoon Jin Joseph Gonzales Sherri Kuhl Justin Bates Brandon Niese Matt Cullen Richard Hoffpauir Charles Celauro Jose Emperador 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 Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force liaison Emily Rafferty at 512-972-0427, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. Page 1 of 2 Dan Strub Others in Attendance: Qiwen Zhang, Plummer Brigit Buff, Plummer Curtis Smith, TNLA Cody McCann, Plummer Andrew Chastain-Howley, Black & Veatch PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. Curtis Smith gave a public comment in-person. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the meeting minutes from the special called September 19, 2024, Task Force meeting. The minutes from the September 19th, meeting were approved on Member MATHIS’ motion and Member FAUST’s second on an 8-0 vote. STAFF BRIEFINGS, PRESENTATIONS, AND/OR REPORTS 2. Presentation on water distribution system water loss report The presentation was made by Andrew Chastain-Howley, Black & Veatch, Matt Cullen, Division Manager of Engineering & Operations Support, Austin Water. 3. Presentation on revisions to the draft Water Forward 2024 Plan, Water Conservation Plan and Drought Contingency Plan reports The presentation was made by Marisa Flores Gonzalez, Program Manager III, Sherri Kuhl, Environmental Resource Officer, and Justin Bates, Environmental Conservation Division Manager, Austin Water. VOTING ITEMS None Chair WALKER adjourned the meeting at 2:34pm. The minutes were approved at the October 28th, 2024, meeting on Paul DiFiore’s motion, Sarah Faust’s second on an 7-0 vote with one vacancy. Task Force Members Hani Michel and Perry Lorenz and Vanessa Puig-Williams absent. …
RMMA PIAC MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, October 8, 2024 ROBERT MUELLER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2024 The Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at the Austin Energy Headquarters located at 4815 Mueller Boulevard Austin, TX 78723. The meeting was also offered via videoconference. Chair Jones called the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: • Michael Jones, Chair • Rick Krivoniak, Vice-Chair • Richard Brimer • Andrew Clements • Corky Hilliard • Martin Luecke • David Neider • Kathy Sokolic Commission Members in Attendance Remotely: • Joshua Rudow PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL • Merrell Foote addressed the Commission regarding a potential dog park within Mueller and amendments to the Mueller Master Community covenants. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Minutes from the Regular Meeting on September 10, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Krivoniak’s motion, Commissioner Clements’ second on a 9-0 vote; Commissioners Jackson and Ronsonette were absent. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Jill Fagan with the Financial Services Department provided a brief update to the commission on recent city training including public communications during meetings, as well as city email usage. 1 RMMA PIAC MEETING MINUTES DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Tuesday, October 8, 2024 3. Discuss and action to approve the 2025 RMMA PIAC Meeting Schedule. The motion to approve the Regular Meeting 2025 Schedule with the November meeting date moved to the 12th, was approved on Commissioner Hilliard’s motion and Commissioner Sokolic’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Jackson and Ronsonette were absent. WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS 4. Report of recommendations by RMMA PIAC Transition Working Group: Commissioner Hilliard summarized the working group’s recommendations to the commission and identified key items as possible future recommendations to Council. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Discussion by Catellus regarding Mueller Development updates: Brian Dolezal provided status updates on new commercial openings, park opening and landscape improvements, and upcoming community events. 6. Discussion by RMMA PIAC on potential future pickleball courts within the boundaries of the Mueller redevelopment: Commissioners discussed whether this was the appropriate venue for this topic and listened to public commentary. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS The Commission discussed the following topics for the October and future meetings: • Mueller Parking and Transportation Management District (PTMD) staff update • Commission Recommendation to Council related to RMMA PIAC Transition Working • …
Construction Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Tuesday, October 8, 2024 CONSTRUCTION ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, October 8, 2024 The Construction Advisory Committee convened in a Regular meeting on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 505 Barton Springs Road, 13th Floor – Directors Conference Room in Austin, Texas. Chair Lyn Nance-Hendricks called the Construction Advisory Committee Meeting to order at 10:07 a.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair, Lyn Nance-Hendricks, Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Vice Chair, Riley Drake, Clint Chapman Michelle Dahlstrom, Jeffrey Musgrove, Candelario Vazquez, Calvin Williams PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Approve the minutes of the Construction Advisory Committee Regular Meeting on August 13, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of 8/13/2024 were approved on Jeff Musgrove’s motion, Vice Chair Riley Drake second on a 7-0 vote. Ron Lord and Bianca Medina-Leal absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing on Capital Delivery Services updates regarding active projects, monthly CIP spend, projects awarded and upcoming bid opportunities. The presentation was made by Eric Bailey, Capital Delivery Services DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Presentation by Ivan Quinones regarding Bidding Process and Review of Bidder Experience Discussion regarding departmental presentations for the remaining calendar year. Discussion regarding staff liaison updates on Commissioner’s attendance and city contact Approve the 2025 Annual Schedule unanimously. Ron Lord and Bianca Medina-Leal for IT Support. absent. Chair Lyn Nance-Hendricks adjourned the meeting at 10:41 a.m. without objection. 1 Construction Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Tuesday, October 8, 2024 The minutes were approved at the 11/12/2024 meeting on Riley Drake’s motion, Clint Chapman second on a 6-0 vote. Ron Lord and Jeffrey Musgrove absent. 2
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2024 The Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX. Chair Hempel called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Claire Hempel Awais Azhar Greg Anderson Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Casey Haney Adam Haynes Ryan Johnson Felicity Maxwell Alberta Phillips Danielle Skidmore Alice Woods Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Grayson Cox Patrick Howard Ex-Officio Members in Attendance: Jessica Cohen Ex-Officio Members in Attendance Remotely: Candace Hunter PUBLIC COMMUNICATION Paul Stables, Initiate a rezoning for a conditional use permit. Carol Philipson, Cell towers in endangered habitats. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Planning Commission on September 24, 2024 The minutes from the meeting of September 24, 2024, were approved on the consent agenda on Vice Chair Azhar’s motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second, on a 12-0 vote. Commissioner Phillips was off the dais. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2023-0018.06 - 6725 Shirley Avenue; District 4 Location: 6719, 6725 Shirley Avenue, and 605 William Street, Waller Creek Watershed; Brentwood/Highland Combined (Highland) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: 6725 Shirley Avenue, LLC Agent: Request: Drenner Group, PC (Leah M. Bojo) To change the base maximum building height from 60 feet to 120 feet with participation in the density bonus program and to change the Live/Work Flex subdistrict to TOD Mixed Use subdistrict. The land use on the future land use map is Specific Regulating District. There is no proposed change to the future land use map. Recommended Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department Staff Rec.: Staff: The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation to change the base maximum building height from 60 feet to 120 feet with participation in the density bonus program and to change the Live/Work Flex subdistrict to TOD Mixed Use subdistrict. The land use on the future land use map is Specific Regulating District. There is no proposed change to the future land use map, for NPA-2023-0018.06 - 6725 Shirley Avenue, located at 6719, 6725 Shirley Avenue and 605 Williams Street, was approved on the consent agenda on Vice Chair Azhar’s motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second, on a 12-0 vote. Commissioner Phillips was off the dais. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2023-0132 - 6725 Shirley Avenue; District 4 6719, 6725 Shirley Avenue, and 605 William Street, Waller Creek Watershed; Brentwood/Highland Combined (Highland) Neighborhood …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION October 7, 2024 at 4:00 PM Austin City Hall Boards and Commissions 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 Christi Vitela, 512- 974-2792, christi.vitela@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Timothy Ruttan, Vice Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Paul Hermesmeyer David Holmes AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Pierre Nguyễn Kristy Orr Angelica Reyes Michael Sierra-Arévalo Yasmine Smith The first five speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2. 3. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on January 9, 2023. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on March 6, 2023. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on September 9, 2024. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. DISCUSSION ITEMS Public Safety Quarterly Report by Austin Police Department, including an update on the license plate reader program. Update on Wildfire Readiness by Austin Fire Department, including an update on the PANO AI system by Austin Energy. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and overview of the Community Police Review Commission with the Office of Police Oversight and consideration of a Recommendation to Council. Approve a Public Safety Commissioner to serve on the Downtown Commission as a non- voting member. Approve the Public Safety Commission 2025 Regular Meeting Schedule. WORKING GROUP UPDATES Update from the Training Academy Working Group on recent meetings with APD Training Academy Staff and next steps. Update from the Public Safety Wellness Center Working Group on meetings with Wellness Center staff to date and next steps. Update from the Collective Sex Crimes Response Model (CSCRM) Working Group for the 2024 third quarter (Q3) with discussion of project scope item referencing sexual assault data. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin …
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 2023 The PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR CALLED MEETING on January 9, 2023 at COA Permitting and Development Building, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco– Room 1405 AUSTIN, TEXAS Chair Bernhardt called the Public Safety Commission Meeting to order at 4:16p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Rebecca Bernhardt, Chair Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Nelly Ramírez, Vice Chair Kathleen Hausenfluck John Kiracofe Michael Sierra-Arévalo Rebecca Webber PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Chris Harris Elizabeth Gonzales APPROVAL OF MINUTES MEETING on November 7, 2022. Postponed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 1. Discussion of the minutes of the PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR 2. Public Safety Quarterly Report – Austin Police Department Presentation was made by Jason Matson, Research & Planning Division, Austin Police Department. 3. Discussion and possible action on Recommendation regarding counsel at first appearance for all criminal charges in Travis County. 1 The motion to approve the Recommendation regarding counsel at first appearance for all criminal charges in Travis County was made by Commissioner Ramírez, seconded by Commissioner Webber and failed on a 5-0 vote. Commissioner Sierra-Arévalo abstained. Commissioners Gonzales and Hall-Martin were absent. The motion to place the Recommendation on City Council agenda was made by Chair Bernhardt, seconded by Commissioner Ramírez and approved on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Gonzales and Hall-Martin were absent. 4. Discussion and possible action endorsing the Austin Police Oversight Act, which is on the May 2023 ballot. Postponed. 5. Discussion and possible action on Austin Police Department Towing Fee Study The presentation was made by Michelle Schmidt, Financial Director, Austin Police Department. The motion to recommend that Council send the study back to the drawing board and not pass it at the next meeting was made by Commissioner Webber, seconded by Commissioner Ramírez and failed on a 5-1 vote. Commissioner Kiracofe voted no. Commissioners Gonzales and Hall-Martin were absent. 6. Discussion and possible action on Kroll Report regarding Austin Police Department Training Academy Questions were answered by Mark Ehlers, Managing Director, Kroll Consultants; Retired Chief Rick Brown, Curriculum Review Committee; and Joyce James, Joyce James Consulting. Questions were answered by Assistant Chief Jason Staniszewski, Austin Police Department; Commander Wade Lyons, Austin Police Department; and Dr. Anne Kringen, Austin Police Department; and Chief Robin Henderson, Chief of Staff, Austin Police Department. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Legislative Update for some point in future as new Texas legislative session begins (Commissioner Ramírez) …
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, March 6, 2023 The PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR CALLED MEETING on March 6, 2023 at City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room, 301 W. 2nd Street, AUSTIN, TEXAS Chair Bernhardt called the Public Safety Commission Meeting to order at 4:05p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Rebecca Bernhardt, Chair Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Nelly Ramirez, Vice Chair Kathleen Hausenfluck John Kiracofe Michael Sierra-Arevalo Timothy Ruttan David Holmes PUBLIC COMMUNICATION None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the November 7, 2022 Public Safety Commission Regular Meeting The motion to approve the November 7, 2022 Public Safety Commission Regular Meeting Minutes was motioned by Commissioner Hausenfluck and failed on a 3-0 vote. Commissioners Kiracofe, Ruttan, Hausenfluck and Holmes abstained. Commissioner Hall-Martin was absent. Approve the December 5, 2022 Public Safety Commission Regular Meeting The motion to approve the December 5, 2022 Public Safety Commission Regular Meeting Minutes was motioned by Commissioner Hausenfluck and failed on a 5-0 vote. Commissioners Ruttan and Holmes abstained. Commissioner Hall-Martin was absent. Approve the January 9, 2023 Public Safety Commission Regular Meeting 1 The motion to approve the January 9, 2023 Public Safety Commission Regular Meeting Minutes was motioned by Commissioner Hausenfluck and failed on a 5-0 vote. Commissioners Ruttan and Holmes abstained. Commissioner Hall-Martin was absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Public Safety Quarterly Reports – Austin Fire Department and ATCEMS (Emergency Medical Services) Presentation was made by Rob Vires, Chief of Staff, Austin Fire Department. Presentation was made by Teresa Gardner, Chief of Staff Austin/ Travis County Emergency Medical Services Department. 3. Discussion of winter/extreme weather event preparedness Discussed. The following participated in the discussion: Robert Nicks, President, Austin Firefighters Association; Selena Xie, President, Austin Emergency Medical Services Association; Kevin Parker, Division Chief, Austin Travis County Emergency Medical Services; Brandon Wade, Assistant Chief , Austin Fire Department; Jason Stansizewski, Assistant Chief, Austin Police Department. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Discuss/draft recommendation regarding enough generators for public safety departments (Ruttan) Update from Chief Medical Officer (Bernhardt) Update on 911 Call Center (Kiracofe) View Report on disabled community’s interaction with Austin Police department and what kind of actions come as a result of report (Ramirez) Election of PSC Officers for the 2023-2024 year (mandatory election in April each year per City Clerk’s office) Safety of Uber and Lyft drivers (Bernhardt) Chair Bernhardt adjourned the meeting at 6:00 pm …
Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, September 9, 2024 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, September 9, 2024 The Public Safety Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Monday, September 9, 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 4:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Timothy Ruttan, Vice Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Paul Hermesmeyer David Holmes Pierre Nguyễn Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Kristy Orr Michael Sierra-Arévalo Yasmine Smith PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Carlos León Patrick Jones APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on August 5, 2024. The minutes from the meeting on 08/05/2024, were approved on Commissioner Bernhardt’s motion, Commissioner Nguyễn’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Sierra-Arévalo was off the dais. Commissioner Reyes was absent. 2. Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services. 1 Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, September 9, 2024 The presentation was made by Wesley Hopkins, Chief of Staff, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services. 4. Update on Text to 911 by Chief Jeff Greenwalt, Austin Police Department. Update was given by Lee Rogers, Assistant Chief, Austin Police Department. 3. Update from Public Safety Commissioners on the Austin Police Department Police Chief interview panel. Update was given by Commissioner Sierra-Arévalo. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve a Recommendation to Council for Workers’ Compensation for Public Safety sworn staff to adopt a policy to remove barriers and reduce impact on staffing. The motion to approve a Recommendation to Council for Workers’ Compensation for Public Safety Sworn Staff to adopt a policy to remove barriers and reduce impact on staffing was made by Commissioner Nguyễn, seconded by Vice Chair Ruttan. The following amendment was motioned by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Hermesmeyer. The amendment was to add to the third bullet point and insert “and awareness of process” after “workers compensation claims.” The amendment was approved on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Sierra-Arévalo abstained. Commissioner Reyes was absent. The following amendment was motioned by Chair Ramírez, seconded by Commissioner Bernhardt. The amendment was to add the clause “WHEREAS, former sworn public safety personnel are bound by same worker’s compensation program and entitled to continued coverage for injuries sustained on the job;” before the last WHEREAS clause and to insert “current and former” to the …
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION Community Police Review Commission & Austin Police Oversight Act Implementation Gail McCant, Director Mia Demers, Public Safety Compliance Program Manager Sara Peralta, Public Information and Marketing Program Manager October 7, 2024 Community Police Review Commission (CPRC) Community Police Review Commission (CPRC) Consists of eleven community volunteers selected by the City Manager. Separate and independent from the Austin Police Department. OPO working to re-establish CPRC in alignment with Municipal Code 2-15-4, Austin Police Oversight Act. CPRC: Eligibility & Selection • Applicants cannot have any personal or professional connections to any police department or police association. (§2-15-4) • Other eligibility requirements can only be instituted by amending the ordinance. (§2-15-4) Eligibility Selection • Commission will have eleven members. (§2-15-4) • Process must be open, the City Auditor will review applicant eligibility, the City Manager will make the final selection. (§2- 15-4) CPRC: Training Requirements Attend 20 hours of training created by the Office of Police Oversight within 90 days of their appointment, which shall be focused on the laws, rules and policies governing the conduct of police officers in Austin in accordance with recommendations of the National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement, and members may begin to serve before completion of training. Training Plan 9 hours projected at 8 hours • Training conducted by OPO, City Legal, and City Clerk: Currently projected at • Training conducted by the Austin Police Department (APD): Currently • Training conducted by NACOLE: Currently projected at 8 hours Austin Police Oversight Act (APOA) Implementation APOA Implementation Summary City Code § 2-15-3 Provisions in Compliance ✓ The Office of Police Oversight should provide recommendations to the City about how investigations involving officers are carried out and what the ✓ Provide recommendations to the City on how effective APD rules and procedures are for handling complaints about police officer misconduct, police officer training, when and how police officers use force, how the police interact with the community, and anything else the department does, are effective and outcomes are. § 2-15-3(B) suitable. § 2-15-3(B) ✓ Receive complaints and compliments from the community, including anonymous complaints and compliments. § 2-15-3(B) ✓ Act as a liaison between the community and APD during the complaint process. § 2-15-3(B) ✓ OPO can participate in investigations of complaints, may interview complainants to obtain more information. § 2-15-3(B) ✓ Provide the Chief of Police with recommendations based on complaint investigations and …
Public Safety Commission 2025 Regular Meeting Schedule 1st Monday of each month 1. January 6, 2025 2. February 3, 2025 3. March 3, 2025 4. April 7, 2025 5. May 5, 2025 6. June 2, 2025 7. July 7, 2025 8. August 4, 2025 9. September 8, 2025* 10. October 6, 2025 11. November 3, 2025 12. December 1, 2025 *Labor Day on September 1, 2025
REGULAR MEETING of the ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL Monday, October 7th, 2024, at 6:00 PM Virtual Meeting Members of the ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL may participate by video conference. Public comment will be allowed remotely via video conference or telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item 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 participation. To register to speak, call or email AIPP Program Manager Jaime Castillo at jaime.castillo@austintexas.gov, (512) 974-7852. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Chair – Stephanie Lemmo, Vice Chair – J Muzacz, Andrew Danziger, Taylor Davis, Bernardo Diaz, Kristi-Anne Shaer, Monica Maldonado – Arts Commission Liaison CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA 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 minutes of the Art in Public Places Panel Regular Meeting on September 9th, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion of Arts Commission Liaison Report on Action Items from September 16, 2024, Arts Commissions Meeting by Arts Commission Liaison Maldonado Discussion: AIPP Panel Liaisons for each new AIPP project Discussion: Review the Mid Design for Givens Park – Melissa Fontenette Mitchell Discussion: Review the Concept (Mid) Design for the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport West Gate Expansion Playscape AIPP Project – Reinaldo Correa Discussion: Schedule an AIPP Panel retreat 3. 4. 5. 6. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS ACTION: Approve Final Design for AFD8/EMS7 & EMS 5 – Luis Angulo Art in Public Places Staff Briefing on Conservation, Current Projects, and Milestones 7. STAFF BRIEFINGS 8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please contact AIPP Program Manager Jaime Castillo at jaime.castillo@austintexas.gov or (512) 974- 7852 for additional information; TTY users' route through Relay Texas at 711.
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION October 7, 2024 at 4:00 PM Austin City Hall Boards and Commissions 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 Christi Vitela, 512- 974-2792, christi.vitela@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Timothy Ruttan, Vice Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Paul Hermesmeyer David Holmes Pierre Nguyễn Kristy Orr Angelica Reyes Michael Sierra-Arévalo Yasmine Smith REVISED AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2. 3. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on January 9, 2023. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on March 6, 2023. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on September 9, 2024. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. DISCUSSION ITEMS Public Safety Quarterly Report by Austin Police Department, including an update on the license plate reader program. Update on Wildfire Readiness by Austin Fire Department, including an update on the PANO AI system by Austin Energy. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and overview of the Office of Police Oversight’s progress on implementation of the Austin Police Oversight Act (APOA) and consideration of a Recommendation to Council. Approve a Public Safety Commissioner to serve on the Downtown Commission as a non- voting member. Approve the Public Safety Commission 2025 Regular Meeting Schedule. WORKING GROUP UPDATES Update from the Training Academy Working Group on recent meetings with APD Training Academy Staff and next steps. Update from the Public Safety Wellness Center Working Group on meetings with Wellness Center staff to date and next steps. Update from the Collective Sex Crimes Response Model (CSCRM) Working Group for the 2024 third quarter (Q3) with discussion of project scope item referencing sexual assault data. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS …
Collective Sex Crimes Response Model (CSCRM) Project – Q3 2024 Update Austin Police Department Ge ne ra l Proje c t Upda te s • FY2025 funding requests were fully approved. • City Manager Broadnax received a project overview/update in September 2024. • OVW Abby Honold Grant was awarded to APD. It includes trauma- informed and victim-centered training for sexual assault and will be scoped in consideration of CSCRM once approved by Council. • Case Review (2021 & 2022) Draft Report is under review with the final report scheduled for completion in November. • APD and TCDA are meeting monthly to formalize policy, procedure, and process agreements. Quarterly case debriefings are beginning in Q4 2024. • Academy training class observations have begun with the 153rd Cadet Class. Award. • SCU Leadership and APD Co-Chairs reviewed project progression and made adjustments to assist with acceleration (for example, updating SOPs quarterly vs biannually). • SCU received the APD 2023 Investigations Meritorious Unit of the Year • Addition of two new elements of scope: • 15.18 Establish a process to coordinate scheduling of non-acute survivors that make first contact with a SANE establishment for SCU detective and Victim Services response. This is a scheduled service, not an on-demand service. • 15.19 Review and update the Sex Crimes Unit webpage found at https://www.austintexas.gov/department/apd-sex-crimes-unit. Q3 2024 2 Da s hboa rd Sta tus – Se pte m be r 2024 Sum m a ry: • Com ple te = 15% (18 Ite m s ) • In Progre s s = 72% (88 Ite m s ) • Not Sta rte d = 13% (16 Ite m s ) Q3 2024 *Note: Items listed as “Not Started” have not yet been assessed by the multi-disciplinary Workgroup, however improvements may have already been initiated and/or implemented by APD independently. 3 3 Burndown Tim e line – Se pte m be r 2024 We a re He re • Timeline estimates for each element of scope are being tracked by quarter. • Quarterly estimates are targets for completion and may be impacted by leadership transitions, funding, project team availability, and unforeseen constraints. Q3 2024 4 Proje c t Cha lle nge s & Ris ks • Training timeline is at risk and will be better understood once CSCRM is fully assessed and scoped in accordance with the OVW Abby Honold Grant. • CSCRM continues to track the …
AU ST IN FIRE D EP AR TMENT Wildfire Readiness Update Jeffrey Kennedy– Assistant Chief Justice Jones – Wildfire Mitigation Officer BE IT RESOLVED... "Provide a progress report every six months to the Public Safety Commission for the following important components of a comprehensive WUI risk reduction plan." Council Resolution NO. 20160512-016 The information presented in this update are maintained in real-time through dynamic data 11 Wildfire Readiness Update 1. The number of local CWPP’s completed and implemented. 2. The number of local CWPP's started but not completed. 3. The percentage of high-risk WUI areas in which identification of potential local CWPP planning areas is ongoing. 4. The number of public presentations and home assessments provided. 5. The number, size, type and location of fuel mitigation activities conducted. 6. The number of training hours received and conducted. 2 2 1) The number of local CWPP's completed and implemented is 23. Local level CWPP’s are community led initiatives that AFD facilitates and supports. We have 20 Firewise Communities ‘In Good Standing’ and another 3 communities that are ‘Inactive’. Wildfire Division staff are currently re-engaging with those communities. Barton Hills community is on track to become our newest Firewise community in the next six months. AU ST I N CW PP ’ s 3 2) The number of local CWPP's started but not completed is 23. Local level CWPP’s are community led initiatives that AFD facilitates and supports. Three of these communities have re-engaged with AFD in the last six months, and five communities are engaged to the degree where we anticipate them becoming Firewise in the next six months. Acti ve & En ga ged Sentence or subheading goes Here on the page in the header box. 4 3) The percentage of high-risk WUI areas in which identification of potential local CWPP planning areas is still ongoing is 49%. Of the 14% of Austin classified as high risk, 51% is covered by a local level CWPP, 49% are identified as opportunity zones. High R isk Ar ea s 5 4) The number of public presentations and home assessments provided in the past 6 months. 29 Presentations and events, and 55 home assessments provided. The Wildfire Division has taken measures in the last six months to dramatically increase our capability to provide home assessments. We have also increased our footprint in the Eastern Crescent. Outre ac h Acti vi ties 6 5) …
1. REGULAR MEETING of the COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS OCTOBER 7, 2024 AT 6:30PM AUSTIN CITY HALL 301 W. 2nd ST. ROOM 1101 AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS 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 Gunjen Mittal, 512- 972-6104, gunjen.mittal@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Melissa Ortega, Chair Miriam Dorantes, Vice Chair Adrian De La Rosa Luis Osta Lugo Victor Martinez Aditi Joshi Shweta Padmanabha Jeanne Canan Kaba Kevin T. Countie CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first 10 speakers signed up to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS REGULAR MEETING on 9/16/2024. STAFF BRIEFING DISCUSSION ITEMS DISCUSSION AND ACTION 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Staff briefing regarding general update and invitation for the Commissioners to spread the word about the citizenship clinic from Rocio Villalobos, Program Manager, Equity Office. Discussion on planning a retreat for all Commissioners in the coming months. Presentation by Amanda Rohlich, Business Process Consultant Sr., Food Policy Advisor, Office of Sustainability, on the Austin/Travis County Food Plan. Discussion and approval of the Commissioners attending the Joint Inclusion Committee’s FY26 Community Input Sessions on October 2nd, October 16th, November 6th, and November 20th, 2024. Discussion and approval of The Commission on Immigrant Affairs' Regular Meeting schedule (dates and location) for 2025. Discussion and approval of the Joint Inclusion Committee’s Regular Meeting schedule (dates and location) for 2025. 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. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT …
REGULAR MEETING of the MUSIC COMMISSION October 7, 2024 6:30 PM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS ROOM 1001, 301 W 2ND STREET, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Music Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Shelbi Mitchell, 512-974-6318, Shelbi.Mitchell@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Nagavalli Medicharla - Chair, Anne-Charlotte Patterson – Vice Chair, Oren Rosenthal – Parliamentarian, Scott Strickland – Secretary, Nelson Aguilar, Tami Blevins, Pedro Carvalho, Leonard Davila, Lauryn Gould, Cornice “Ray” Price Jr., Celeste Quesada CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA Approve the minutes of the Music Commission Meeting on September 9, 2024. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. MUSICAL PERFORMANCE Finger Pistol STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Live Music Fund collections briefing by Kim McCarson, Program Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, Economic Development Department. 3. FY24 Austin Live Music Fund briefing by Erica Shamaly, Division Manager, Music and Entertainment Division. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. 5. 6. 7. Presentation on House of Songs by Ali Ishaq, Board Secretary, House of Songs and Russell Tanner, ATX Manager, House of Songs. Community update on Health Alliance for Austin Musicians for 2024 (HAAM) by Paul Scott, CEO, HAAM. Presentation on Sunday Sessions by Cierra Madison, Founder, Sunday Sessions ATX. Update on live musical performances for Music Commission meetings by Vice Chair Patterson. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS Review and approve Music Commission Meeting schedule for 2025 calendar year. 8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Shelbi Mitchell at the Economic Development Department, at 512-974-6318, Shelbi.Mitchell@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Music Commission, please contact Shelbi Mitchell at 512-974- 6318, Shelbi.Mitchell@austintexas.gov.
(COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS) MEETING MINUTES (16, September, 2024) COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 AT 6:30PM AUSTIN, TEXAS The COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS convened in a SPECIAL CALLED meeting on 16, September, 2024 at 301 W. 2ND ST. in Austin, Texas. Chair Melissa Ortega called the COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS Meeting to order at 6:53 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Melissa Ortega, Miriam Dorantes Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Vice Chair Victor Martinez, Aditi Joshi, Shweta Padmanabha, Adrian De La Rosa, Jeanne Canan Kaba Board Members/Commissioners not in Attendance: Luis Osta Lugo, Kevin Countie PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS REGULAR MEETING on 2/5/2023. The minutes from the meeting of (2/5/2023) were approved on ADITI JOSHI’S motion, SHWETA PADMANABHAM’S second on a (7-0) vote. COMMISSIONERS LUIS OSTA LUGO, KEVIN COUNTIE absent DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Introduction and welcome of new Commissioners. The Chair, Commissioner Ortega, welcomed the new Commissioners: Shweta Padmanabha, Jeanne Canan Kaba, Miriam Dorantes and asked them to introduce themselves. (COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS) MEETING MINUTES (16, September, 2024) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION 3. Conduct officer elections for Chair and Vice Chair The motion to approve Commissioner Melissa Ortega for Chair was approved on ADITI JOSHI’S motion, SHWETA PADMANABHAM’S second on a (7-0) vote. COMMISSIONERS LUIS OSTA LUGO, KEVIN COUNTIE absent The motion to approve Commissioner Miriam Dorantes for Vice Chair was approved on Miriam Dorantes’s motion, Adrian De La Rosa’s second on a (7-0) vote. COMMISSIONERS LUIS OSTA LUGO, KEVIN COUNTIE absent DISCUSSION AND ACTION membership. 5. Review and discuss the scope of the Quality-of-Life Study working group and update Current members of QOL Study workgroup are: Commissioners Aditi Joshi, Melissa Ortega, Victor Martinez and Adrian De La Rosa, All in favor for Commissioner Miriam Dorantes to join. Commissioner Ortega speaks on why it’s important to continue discussing why the CoIA should review all the budget recommendations. Victor Martinez voiced that he feels it’s not important to review the recommendations because he feels it’s a better use of time to work on future budget recommendations, since the budget has already been passed. Adrian also feels that this is a good opportunity to dig into the work Rocio Villalobos feels it can be a useful exercise of thinking about the Commission and what they want to consider to follow what the …
A Food Plan for Austin-Travis County Commission on Immigrant Affairs October 7, 2024 1 Today’s Topics ● Background ○ What is a food system ● How we Created the Austin Travis County Food Plan ○ What did Plan co-creation process look like? Who participated? ● What’s in the Plan and What’s Coming Next ○ Plan vision, goals, and strategy highlights ○ Next steps 2 2 Background 3 Some Food for Thought 4 Food Production: Where our food comes from, including everything from farming to ranching Food Processing & Distribution: What happens to food from where it is grown to when it reaches your plate, including how food is moved and processed. Food Markets & Retails: Where food is sold, purchased, or provided cost-free. Food Consumption & Access: How we eat our food, who struggles to get enough food, and what impact our consumption has on our health. Post-Consumption & Food Waste: What happens to the parts of food we don’t eat and the impact of food waste on the environment. Food Justice: How systemic racism & colonization impact how the food system works — or doesn’t work — for each member of our community. 5 Some of Our Food System Challenges Disasters and severe weather events: Winter Storms Uri and Mara Rapid community growth and planning for land use Supply chain disruptions: COVID-19 pandemic The climate impacts of the food system 6 How We Co-Created the Food Plan 7 Origins • • In June 2021, Austin City Council directed the City Manager to initiate a planning process. In December 2022, Travis County Commissioners Court approved formal Travis County participation in the plan. Why a Food Plan? • Sets clear goals and strategies to move toward a more equitable, sustainable, resilient food system. • Builds on existing plans and initiatives from the County, City, and community to tackle key food system issues. • Centers equity and the lived expertise of those most impacted by the current food system. 8 8 Project Timeline Phase 0: Planning for the Plan Phase 1: Vision Development Phase 2: Goal & Strategy Development Phase 3: Review and Ground truthing 2021 – Jan 2023 Mar – Aug 2023 Aug 2023 – Feb 2024 Mar – Aug 2024 ● Website launch 📶 4 World Cafes ☕ ● ● ● ● Building Community Awareness 📰 Release of State of the Food System Report 📚 Onboarding Planning Consultant⭐ Recruitment of …
