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PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2025 The Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Hempel called the Planning Commission Meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Claire Hempel Awais Azhar Greg Anderson Alice Woods Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Felicity Maxwell Imad Ahmed Adam Powell Danielle Skidmore Joshua Hiller Anna Lan Casey Haney Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Patrick Howard Ex-Officio Members in Attendance: Jessica Cohen Ex-Officio Members in Attendance Remotely: Candance Hunter Ex-Officio Members Absent: TC Broadnax Richard Mendoza 1 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Stuart Harry Hersh: Made comments regarding the affordability of Safe, Mixed- Income, Accessible, Reasonably- priced, Transit (SMART) Housing. Philip Wiley: Made comments regarding supply chain management (SCM), specifically in reference to Mobility-Oriented Development (MOD) and Transit- Oriented Development (TOD). APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on March 11, 2025, and March 25, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of March 11, 2025, and March 25, 2025, were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Maxwell’s motion, Commissioner Haney’s second, on a 13-0 vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2023-0014.04 - 4302 Nuckols Crossing; District 2 Location: 4302, 4304 1/2, & 4316 Nuckols Crossing Road, Williamson Creek Watershed; Southeast Combined (Franklin Park) Neighborhood Plan Owner/Applicant: Katherine Barnidge Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: LOC Consultants Civil Division (Sergio Lozano-Sanchez, P.E.) Single Family to Multifamily Residential land use Staff Postponement Request to May 27, 2025 Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s postponement request to May 27, 2025, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Maxwell’s motion, Commissioner Haney’s second, on a 13-0 vote. C14-2025-0028.SH - The Bloom at Lamar Square; District 9 1326 - 1328 Lamar Square Drive, Lady Bird Lake Watershed 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: FC Austin Fifteen Housing Corporation (Walter Moreau) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Foundation Communities (Kyle Russell) MF-4 & MF-5 to CS Staff Recommends CS-CO Marcelle Boudreaux, 512-974-8094, marcelle.boudreaux@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of CS-CO for C14-2025-0028.SH - The Bloom at Lamar Square, located at 1326 - 1328 Lamar Square Drive, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Maxwell’s motion, Commissioner Haney’s second, on a 13-0 vote. 2 4. Rezoning: Location: C14-2024-0163 - 1700 South Lamar; District 9 1700 S. Lamar Blvd., 1401 …
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES APRIL 8th, 2025 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on APRIL 8, 2025, at City Hall Boards and Commissions Room 1101, 301 West 2nd Street, in Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Jose Noe Elias (Chair) Lyric Wardlow Raul Longoria Sonia Martinez Valerie Menard Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Ebonie Trice Jenny Achilles (Vice Chair) Jo Anne Ortiz Nyeka Arnold Taniquewa Brewster Tisha-Vonique Hood Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Cynthia Jaso Staff Members in Attendance Angel Zambrano Ed Blake Julie Smith Lorena Lopez Chavarin (remotely) Mandy DeMayo Nefertitti Jackmon Rocio Pena Martinez CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Elias called the meeting to order at 6:36 PM, with 11 members present. Commissioner Arnold left the dais at 7:18 PM, Commissioner Brewster left the dais at 7:45 PM, and Commissioner Achilles left the dais at 8:03, bringing the total to 8 commissioners present. 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. Celine Rendon signed up to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the March 11th, 2025, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Longoria’s motion, Commissioner Ortiz seconded, the March 11th, 2025, minutes were approved on a 9-2-0 vote. Commissioner Trice and Menard abstained. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Conduct annual officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair for the CDC. Current officer terms will expire at the end of April with new terms beginning May 1, 2025. City Code requires that all boards/commissions elect a Chair and Vice Chair. Commissioner Longoria nominates Commissioner Noe Elias for Chair. Commissioner Elias accepted the nomination for Chair. Commissioner Elias was elected as Chair for the Community Development Commission on a 11-0-0 vote. Commissioner Tisha nominates Commissioner Achilles for Vice Chair. Commissioner Achilles accepted nomination for Vice Chair. Commissioner Achilles was elected as Vice Chair for the Community Development Commission on a 11-0-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discuss the process of appointing of members and the responsibilities of the Community Development Commission to the Housing Committee. (Edward Blake Program Manager, CDC Liaison, Housing Department). Edward Blake presented. 4. Presentation regarding the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) activities and outcomes (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). The City of Austin …
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AUSTIN INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCE PLANNING COMMUNITY TASK FORCE REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, April 8, 2025 The Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force convened in a Regular Called Meeting on April 8, 2025, with Social Distancing Modifications. Chair WALKER called the meeting to order at 12:03 pm. Members in Attendance: Jennifer Walker, Chair Robert Mace, Vice Chair Ex-Officio Members in Attendance: Kevin Critendon, Austin Water Chase Bryan, Housing Department Michael Hoffman, Austin Energy Liana Kallivoka, PARD Members in Attendance Remotely: Hani Michel Bill Moriarty Paul DiFiore Austin Water Staff: Teresa Lutes Marisa Flores Gonzalez Emily Rafferty Brandon Niese Eric Anderson Young-Hoon Gin Steve Villatoro PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the meeting minutes from the regular called February 11, 2025, Task Force meeting. The minutes from the February 11th, meeting were approved on Member MACE’s motion and Member MICHEL’ second on an 6-0 vote. 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 STAFF BRIEFINGS, PRESENTATIONS, AND/OR REPORTS 2. Ex Officio Member introductions 3. Update on Lower Colorado River and Highland Lakes water supply conditions The presentation was made by Marisa Flores Gonzalez, Program Manager III, Austin Water. 4. Water Forward 2024 Water Supply Project Update The presentation was made by Marisa Flores Gonzalez, Program Manager III, Austin Water. Chair WALKER adjourned the meeting at 1:43pm. The minutes were approved at the June 10th, 2025, meeting on Paul DiFiore’s motion, Todd Bartee’s second on an 7-0 vote with two vacancies. Task Force Members Madelline Mathis and Robert Mace absent. 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 …
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Construction Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Tuesday, April 8, 2025 CONSTRUCTION ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, April 8, 2025 The Construction Advisory Committee convened in a Regular meeting on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 6800 Burleson Rd, Building 312, Suite 250 – Broken Spoke Conference Room in Austin, Texas. Chair Clint Chapman called the Construction Advisory Committee Meeting to order at 10:14 a.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair, Clint Chapman, Vice Chair, Riley Drake, Clint Chapman Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Michelle Dahlstrom, Ron Lord, Bianca Medina-Leal, Calvin Williams PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Construction Advisory Committee Regular Meeting on March 18, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of 3/18/2025 were approved on Ron Lord’s motion, Vice Chair Riley Drake second on a 6-0 vote. Lyn Nance-Hendricks and Jeffrey Musgrove absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing on Capital Delivery Services updates regarding active projects, monthly CIP spend, projects awarded and upcoming bid opportunities. The presentation was made by Genest Landry, Capital Delivery Services DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. 4. Presentation by Michelle Pierre regarding Contractor Performance Evaluation Program. Elect Chair – Clint Chapman and Vice Chair – Riley Drake. Chair Clint Chapman adjourned the meeting at 10:27 a.m. without objection. 1 Construction Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Tuesday, April 8, 2025 The minutes were approved at the 6/10/2025 meeting on Ryan Pollock’s motion, Vice Chair Riley Drake second on a 6-0 vote. 2
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RMMAPIAC MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, April 8, 2025 ROBERT MUELLER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2025 The Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 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 6:05 p.m. • Martin Luecke • Kathleen Malcom • David Neider • Kathy Sokolic Commission Members in Attendance: • Michael Jones, Chair • Rick Krivoniak, Vice-Chair • Andrew Clements • Christopher Jackson • Corky Hilliard Commission Members in Attendance Remotely: • None PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL • None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Minutes from the Regular Meeting on March 11, 2025, were approved on Commissioner Sokolic’s motion, Commissioner Hilliard’s second on an 8-0 vote; Commissioner Jackson was off the dais. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing new Commissioner and Staff Members: Commissioner Jones introduced new Commissioner Kathleen Malcom and Jill Fagan with FSD introduced new staff liaison Marrilee Archer with the Financial Services Department. 1 RMMAPIAC MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, April 8, 2025 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Nominations and Election of Officers. The Commissioners took nominations and held elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. a. The motion to approve overriding the term limit for Chair for Commissioner Jones was approved on Commissioner Neider’s motion, Commissioner Hilliard’s second on a 9-0 vote. b. The motion to approve Commissioner Jones as Chair was approved on Commissioner Hilliard’s motion, Commissioner Sokolic’s second on a 9-0 vote. c. The motion to approve overriding the term limit for Vice Chair for Commissioner Krivoniak was approved on Commissioner Hilliard’s motion, Commissioner Sokolic’s second on a 9-0 vote. d. The motion to approve Commissioner Krivoniak as Vice Chair was approved on Commissioner Luecke’s motion, Commissioner Hilliard’s second on a 9-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Discussion by Arterra regarding Mueller Development updates: Brian Dolezal provided updates on a new residential product to be developed, the creation of a working group to discuss the possibility of a dog park at Mueller, pond restoration work underway, new business opening within Mueller, and neighborhood events, including the recent grand opening of the Roger Lavon Taylor, Sr Plaza. 5. Discussion by Commissioners on Annual Report Topics: The Commissioners discussed the organization and potential topics for their …
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REGULAR MEETING of the MUSIC COMMISSION April 7, 2025 6:30 PM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS ROOM 1001, 301 W 2ND STREET, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Music Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Shelbi Mitchell, 512-974-6318, Shelbi.Mitchell@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Nagavalli Medicharla - Chair, Anne-Charlotte Patterson – Vice Chair, Scott Strickland – Secretary, Nelson Aguilar, Tami Blevins, Pedro Carvalho, Cornice “Ray” Price Jr., Celeste Quesada, Joe Silva AGENDA CALL TO ORDER MUSICAL PERFORMANCE Rick Fuentes & the Brown Express PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Music Commission Meeting on March 3, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Live Music Fund collections briefing by Kim McCarson, Program Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, Office of Arts, Culture, Music & Entertainment. 3. Austin Live Music Fund briefing by Erica Shamaly, Division Manager, Music and Entertainment Division, Office of Arts, Culture, Music & Entertainment. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Make Music Day Alliance following presentation by Matt Fox, Chapter Advisor, Make Music Day Alliance Inc. 5. SIMS Foundation 30th Anniversary following presentation by Derrick Lesnau, CEO, SIMS Foundation. 6. Input on recent increase in number of performance rights organizations and their licensing revenue distribution practices. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 7. Conduct elections for officers; Chair, Vice Chair, Parliamentarian and Secretary for 2025- 2026 term. 8. Select a music commission representative for Downtown Commission vacancy. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 9. Update from the Austin Live Music Fund Working Group on Live Music Fund by Chair Nagavalli Medicharla. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (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 …
Item 3 Supporting Document — original pdf
Austin Live Music Fund - Update Office of Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment Music Commission Meeting – April 7, 2025 2024 Austin Live Music Fund – Latest Stats • 136 grant awards accepted so far out of 136 total grant awards (100%) agreements (99%) • 135 signed agreements so far out of 136 total grant • 134 completed Grant Agreement Orientations so far out of 136 total awardees (99%) • 132 completed Financial Information Forms out of 136 forms sent so far to awardees (97%) • 132 first payments paid so far out of 136 total awardees (97%) • 57 second payments paid so far out of 136 total awardees (42%) C I T Y O F A U S T I N • 13 fully paid and completed award of 136 awards (10%) As of 4/1/25 Cultural Funding Programs – 2025 Application Schedule Application Launch Considerations: • Candice Cooper – ACME’s New Chief Administrative Officer • Community engagement plan for Cultural Arts funding programs • New laws and regulations from the State of Texas 89th Regular Legislative Session and the federal government affecting ongoing city government operations and policies C I T Y O F A U S T I N 2025 Austin Live Music Fund – Community Feedback Share Feedback Now! The Cultural Arts & Music Funding: Community Engagement survey will remain open through July 2025. C I T Y O F A U S T I N
Item 4 Supporting Document — original pdf
Matt Fox matt@makemusicday.org Fête de la Musique: France, 1982 A Brief History France, 2024 Fête de la Musique/Make Music Day 2024: National Coordination in 23 Countries United States 18th year, 5,304 events, from block party jams to solo street performers, 141 cities nationwide France 42nd year, estimated 180,000 events nationwide, experienced by 2/3 of the public Germany 30th year with thousands of events across 140 cities, jointly presented with German Music Council Italy 31st year, over 19,000 performers nationwide, coordinated by 894 partner organizations Nigeria 9th year in Lagos with 50 concerts, workshops, seminars; other events in six states Mexico 3rd year, 76 cities with 180 perfor- mances (rock, Norteño, electronic music, etc) and 40,000 attendees Brasil 8th year with music in 100+ cities, from Amazon people to the school districts of Maringá and São Paulo China 9th year with 15,000 events in 200 cities, 400,000 direct participants, and 155 partner organizations Australia 7th year, 100+ events: brass bands, acoustic jams, orchestras, other grassroots performances Chicago, IL Boston, MA Kansas City, MO New York, NY Make Music Day is: • Participatory open to any musicians at any level, all ages and genres • Free • In public spaces and publicly accessible private spaces • On June 21 no tickets, no charge for participants or audience Philly, PA Fullerton, CA Make Music Day 2024: United States • 5,304 free music-making events (10% increase from 2023) • Citywide celebrations in 145 cities (28% increase) New Chapters in 2024 AL: Mobile AZ: Phoenix CA: Claremont, Oakland CT: Bethel FL: Tallahassee ID: Sandpoint MI: Albion MO: Lee’s Summit, Neosho, Springfield NC: Bertie County, Brunswick, Catawba County, Kinston, McDowell County, Stanly County, Statesville, Stokes County, Surry, Vance County, Wake County, Winston-Salem NJ: Newark, Paterson NY: Central New York TN: Germantown TX: College Station, Denison, Hutto, McKinney, Odessa, Salado, San Antonio, San Marcos, Sugar Land, Tyler WA: Aberdeen WI: Cable, Cambridge, Monona, Oshkosh, Shell Lake-Spooner Make Music Day 2024: United States Make Music Day 2025: Participating Texas Cities (to date) Alpine College Station Dallas Denison Frisco Henderson County Houston Hutto Laredo Marble Falls McKinney Mexia New Braunfels Odessa Port Aransas Salado San Antonio San Marcos South Padre Island Sugar Land Tyler Waco Waxahachie Wimberley Join the worldwide celebration of music! Performed by anyone. Free for everyone. With hundreds of cities, thousands of concerts, and millions of eyes and ears, Make Music Day invites anyone and everyone …
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REGULAR MEETING of the ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL Monday, April 7th, 2025, at 6:00 PM Economic Development Offices 5202 East Ben White Boulevard, Suite 400 Austin, Texas 78741 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 Approve minutes of the Art in Public Places Panel Regular Meeting on March 3rd, 2025. 1. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 5. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion of Arts Commission Liaison Report on Action Items from March 24th, 2025, Arts Commissions Meeting by Arts Commission Liaison Maldonado. Discussion of Mid/Conceptual design for the Spicewood Springs AIPP project with artist Christine Rojek ACTION: Approve the Final Design for the Austin Public Health / SAFE Alliance Art in Public Places Project – Felipe Gomez ACTION: Approve the Selection Process Recommendations for the Walter E. Long & John Trevino, Jr Metro Parks. 6. 7. 8. ACTION: Approve the Selection Process Recommendations for the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Airport Expansion & Development Program (AEDP) Phase II Art in Public Places Projects – Midfield Concourse, Departures Ticketing, Arrivals Baggage Claim, Arrivals Curbside, Elevated Pedestrian Bridge, and Lower-Level Pedestrian Crossings. ACTION: Approve Prequal/TEMPO Working Group report Discussion and Possible ACTION: Update for Guidelines Working Group and Resolution No. 20250306-029 Art in Public Places Staff Briefing on Conservation, Current Projects, and Milestones STAFF BRIEFINGS 9. 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 …
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REGULAR MEETING of the COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS APRIL 7, 2025 AT 6:30PM W. 3rd Street AUSTIN CITY HALL ROOM 1101 AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Commission on Immigrant Affairs may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Gunjen Mittal at gunjen.mittal@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-6104. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Melissa Ortega, Chair Kevin T. Countie Miriam Dorantes, Vice Chair Adrian De La Rosa Azeem Edwin Aditi Joshi Jeanne “Canan” Kaba Yohana Saucedo Shweta Padmanabha AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Immigrant Affairs regular meeting on March 3, 2. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Immigrant Affairs special called meeting on March 2025. 15, 2025. 3. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Immigrant Affairs special called meeting on March 29, 2025. STAFF BRIEFING 4. Briefing by Rocio Villalobos, Equity and Inclusion Program Manager - Immigrant Affairs, regarding general updates on immigrant affairs. 5. Briefing by Alejandra Mireles, Equity and Inclusion Program Coordinator – Equity Division, Office of Equity and Inclusion, regarding peer commissions currently conducting Quality of studies. Life DISCUSSION ITEMS 6. Discussion on next steps for the Quality-of-Life Study. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. Discussion and approval for the Commission on Immigrant Affairs’ nomination and election 8. Discussion and approval for the Commission on Immigrant Affairs’ nomination and election for Chair. for Vice Chair. 9. Discussion and approval of working group to engage with the FY 2025-26 budget process, monitor its progress through Council, and gather feedback in preparation for developing FY 2027 budget recommendations. 10. Discussion and action on approving updates to the membership of Quality-of-Life Working 11. Discussion and approval of working group regarding U-Visa and T-Visa in collaboration with Group. Austin Police Department. 12. Discussion and action on approving membership of Commissioners and of community members—Karen Crawford, Krystal Gomez, and Jennifer Walker Gates—to join the working …
Item 2 Supporting Document — original pdf
MUSIC COMMISSION MEETING 4/07/2025 H O T E L O C C U P A N C Y T A X C O L L E C T I O N S L I V E M U S I C F U N D Erica Shamaly Division Manager UPDATED 3.24.2025 FY 25 Year-to-Date Hotel Occupancy Tax Collections – Live Music Fund FY25 Amended Budget January 2025 w/ Encumbrances $809,445 FY25 Year-to-Date w/ Encumbrances $1,682,703 FY25 Year-End Estimate $17,874 $312,748 $827,586 $19,399 $338,773 $854,923 $12,938 $323,076 $798,287 $5,509 $217,400 $744,461 $4,573 $472,660 $716,095 $36,835 $335,537 $782,771 $19,180 $288,001 $856,608 $5,354 $172,557 $754,925 $809,445 $17,407 $159,710 $696,141 FY 23 FY 24 FY 25 October April November May December June January July February August March September FY 25 Year-to-Date Hotel Occupancy Tax Collections – Live Music Fund FY25 Amended Budget February 2025 w/ Encumbrances $316,607 FY25 Year-to-Date w/ Encumbrances $1,999,311 FY25 Year-End Estimate $17,874 $312,748 $827,586 $19,399 $338,773 $854,923 $12,938 $323,076 $798,287 $5,509 $217,400 $744,461 $4,573 $472,660 $716,095 $36,835 $335,537 $782,771 $19,180 $288,001 $856,608 $5,354 $172,557 $754,925 $316,607 $809,445 $17,407 $159,710 $696,141 FY 23 FY 24 FY 25 October April November May December June January July February August March September FY 24 Year-to-Date Hotel Occupancy Tax Collections – Live Music Fund FY24 Amended Budget $5,575,000 FY23 Amended Budget $4,100,000 FY24 Year-to-Date w/ Encumbrances $4,445,096 FY23 Year-to-Date w/ Encumbrances $4,472,973 $17,874 $312,748 $827,586 $19,399 $338,773 $854,923 $12,938 $323,076 $798,287 $5,509 $217,400 $744,461 $4,573 $472,660 $716,095 $36,835 $335,537 $782,771 $19,180 $288,001 $856,608 $5,354 $172,557 $754,925 FY 23 FY 24 October April November May December June January July February August March September
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1. 2. REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION Monday, April 7, 2025, 4:00 PM Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room, #1101 301 West 2nd Street Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Public Safety Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Christi Vitela, 512- 974-2792, christi.vitela@austintexas.gov. Pierre Nguyễn Kristy Orr Michael Sierra-Arévalo Yasmine Smith CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Timothy Ruttan, Vice Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Enrique Duran II David Holmes AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on March 3, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin Police Department. 3. 4. 5. 2026 Bond Development Update. Presentation by Eric Bailey, Assistant Director, Capital Delivery Services, Marcus Hammer, Assistant Director, Capital Delivery Services, Robin Henderson, Chief of Staff, Austin Police Department, Wesley Hopkins, Chief of Staff, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services Department, and Rob Vires, Chief of Staff, Austin Fire Department. Biannual Wildfire Readiness Update, Austin Fire Department. Presentation on the SIMLAB trailer, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services Department. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Christi Vitela at the Office of the City Clerk Department, at 512-974-2792 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Public Safety Commission, please contact Christi Vitela at (512-974- 2792 or christi.vitela@austintexas.gov).
Item #1 Draft Meeting Minutes March 3, 2025 — original pdf
Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, March 3, 2025 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, March 3, 2025 The Public Safety Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Monday, March 3, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room, 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Ramírez called the Public Safety Commission Meeting to order at 4:05 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Timothy Ruttan, Vice Chair Enrique Duran II Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Pierre Nguyễn Michael Sierra-Arévalo Yasmine Smith PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Ryan Saunders – Dog noise and vehicles blocking the driveway Carlos León – APL/APD Issues Rubén Rivera-Clemente Sr. – General Police Issues APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION ITEMS Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on February 3, 2025. The motion to approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on February 3, 2025, was approved on Commissioner Ruttan’s motion, Commissioner Duran’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Bernhardt, Holmes, and Orr were absent. Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services Department. The presentation was made by Wesley Hopkins, Chief of Staff, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services Department. 1 1. 2. Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, March 3, 2025 Discussion of opioid use and mitigation efforts by Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services Department. The presentation was made by Stephen White, Assistant Chief, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services Department and Angela Carr, Division Chief, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services Department. Discussion of Office of Police Oversight's implementation of the Austin Police Oversight Act (APOA) and update on vacancies and hiring. The presentation was made by Gail McCant, Director, Office of Police Oversight, Sara Peralta, Public Information and Marketing Manager, Office of Police Oversight, and Mia Demers, Public Safety Compliance Program Manager, Office of Police Oversight. Discussion of Austin Police Training Academy’s chain of command and progress of data- informed analytics as they relate to Kroll Report recommendations. The presentation was made by Gizette Gaslin, Assistant Chief, Austin Police Department, Robert McGrath, Program Manager III, Austin Police Department and Dr. Madison Doyle. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget. The motion to approve a Recommendation to Council regarding the Fiscal Year 2025- 2026 Budget was approved on Vice Chair Ruttan’s motion, Commissioner Nguyễn’s second, on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Bernhardt, Holmes and Orr were absent. FUTURE …
Item #3 APD Bond Development Guiding Principles — original pdf
Austin Police Department 2026 Bond Development Guiding Principles Public Safety Commission April 7, 2025 Outline APD Bond Progress 2026 Bond Program Development Schedule Guiding Principles Technical Criteria 2 2 APD Bond Progress 2006 General Obligation Bond •Awarded $8,394,000 •Mounted Patrol for Office Remodel/Barn Improvement •$59,409 remaining (obligated to deferred maintenance project) 2018 General Obligation Bond •No award received General Obligation Bond (Proposition 16) •Awarded $11,495,000 •Northwest Police Substation (land & design work) •Mounted Patrol facility & improvements •$1,261,455 remaining (obligated to drainage project at Mounted Patrol facility) 2016 3 2026 Bond Program Development Schedule We are here 4 Guiding Principles Citywide Strategic Plan Anchors APD 5-Year Strategic Plan Equity Affordability Innovation Sustainability & Resiliency Proactive Prevention Community Trust & Relationships 5 Equity Technical Criteria- 20% Technical Criteria Project will enhance community engagement and increase opportunities for participation in safety activities at the neighborhood level. Project will improve the ability of the department to provide equitable services. Project promotes transparency through stakeholder engagement and the accessibility of information. Project has assessed potential environmental and climate impacts and provides assurances of no to little negative impact. Maximum Points 5 5 5 5 6 Affordability Technical Criteria- 15% Technical Criteria Maximum Points Project will increase opportunities for adult learning and workforce collaboration. Project optimizes internal processes and protocols. Project includes a cost benefit analysis that demonstrates fiscal responsibility. Project design considers and reduces public safety department (joint use) burdens (financial, resource allocations, time, calls for service, etc). 4 3 3 5 7 Innovation Technical Criteria- 15% Technical Criteria Maximum Points Project will better position APD to implement place-based initiatives that through data collection inform decision making. Project provides creative and meaningful uses of space that will promote learning and assist with workforce retention. Project will incorporate stakeholder feedback through various methodology. 5 5 5 8 Sustainability & Resiliency Technical Criteria- 15% Technical Criteria Maximum Points Project has assessed potential environmental and climate impacts and has incorporated energy efficient strategies. Project maximizes the use of department resources and assets. Project will enhance safety through building and property design elements. 5 5 5 9 Proactive Prevention Technical Criteria- 15% Technical Criteria Maximum Points Project will create new learning spaces and options for safety personnel. Project location will enhance community participation in proactive crime prevention. The location will also allow for a higher level of undedicated sworn on duty time. Project will allow for increased collaboration …
Item #3 Capital Delivery Services Public Improvement Bond Program — original pdf
Capital Delivery Services Public Improvement Bond Program Integrated Bond Program Development and Delivery Plan “Effectively and Efficiently Deliver Quality Projects with the Concept of Speed” 1 AGENDA • CDS Overview • What is a General Obligation Bond Program? • Improved Bond Development Process • Staff Work Completed to Date • Guiding Principles, Technical Criteria, & Scoring Matrices • Progress to Date & Upcoming Milestones “Effectively and Efficiently Deliver Quality Projects with the Concept of Speed” 2 CDS Overview Staff Work Complete to Date CDS was created in 2023 with a goal of reducing project delivery time Who we are • Engineers • Architects • Project managers • Community Engagement Our partners • Consultants • Contracting teams • City asset owners • Community members What we do One City – One Team – One Approach to effectively and efficiently deliver quality public projects. Directly manage over 500 active projects representing an investment of $7 Billion. Additionally, we support delivery of: • $5 Billion Project Connect • $5 Billion Airport Expansion • $2 Billion Convention Center Expansion What is a General Obligation Bond Program? Typical Bond Projects: • Flood and Erosion Control Improvements • New or Replacement City Facilities • Rehabilitation of Existing Facilities • Housing Infrastructure/Housing Projects • Street and Thoroughfare Improvements o Sidewalks o Traffic Signals • Park and Recreation Facilities • Emergency Response (Fire/EMS/Police) • Land Purchase 4 What is a General Obligation Bond Program? Types of work NOT included: • Routine operations and maintenance activities o Potholes o Minor street repair o Landscaping maintenance o General building maintenance Improvements for short term leased space • • Code enforcement initiatives • Employee salaries (including police & fire) • AE/AW Capital Projects typically funded by using debt are funded via AE and AW revenue bonds, not General Obligation debt and thus are not for the 2026 GO Bond Program City of Austin | Capital Delivery Services Department | One City, One Team, One Approach to Capital Delivery 5 Improved Bond Delivery Process for 2026 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 Council calls for Bond Election (Aug) Bond Election (Nov) BEATF Meetings, Council, and Public Engagement HOW WE’VE DONE BONDS IN THE PAST: Project Proposals RFP’s/RFQ’s Project Planning to develop scope, schedule, budget Design Construction WHAT WE’RE DOING NOW: Needs Assessment and Project Evaluation Project Planning to develop scope, schedule, budget RFP’s/RFQ’s Design Construction 6 Staff Work Completed …
Item #5 ATCEMS Immersive Simulation Training (SIM- LAB) — original pdf
Austin - Travis County Emergency Medical Services Public Safety Commission Meeting As s is ta n t C h ie f Heather Phillips Immersive Simulation Training (Sim - lab) s im u la tio n tra n s fo rm s th e Im m e rs ive c la s s ro o m , a n d e ve n m o b ile u n its , in to fu lly im m e rs ive s p a c e s th a t p ro vid e a re a lis tic a n d s a fe tra in in g e n viro n m e n t fo r o u r p ro vid e rs with th e g o a l to im p ro ve p a tie n t o u tc o m e s in n o va tio n , e d u c a tio n a n d te c h n o lo g y. Sensory Feedback th ro u g h • Vis u a l • Ta c tile • Au d ito ry • Olfa c to ry Simulation Lab Uses Initial Education Programs • EMT a n d EC A c o u rs e s fo r n e w h ire a n d Exp lo re rs ( yo u th p ro g ra m ) • In te rn a l Pa ra m e d ic Sc h o o l New Hire Academy • In itia l Tra in in g Critical Care Paramedics (PL6) • Pre lim in a ry tra in in g a n d a n n u a l c o m p e te n c y ve rific a tio n fo r a d va n c e d p ra c tic e p a ra m e d ic s Maintenance of credentials • An n u a l e va lu a tio n o f a ll c e rtific a tio n le ve ls to e n s u re c o m p e te n c ie s Continuing Education (CE) • In c o rp o ra te p e rfo rm a n c e im p ro ve m e n …