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URBAN TRANSPORTATION MEETING MINUTES (Tuesday, February 6, 2024) URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, February 6, 2024 The Urban Transportation Commission convened in a REGULAR meeting on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at City Hall in Austin, Texas. Chair Somers called the Urban Transportation Commission Meeting to order at 5:04 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Susan Somers, Chair Ruven Brooks, Vice Chair Arlin Alvarez Daniel Kavelman Melissa Ortiz Spencer Schumacher Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Diana Wheeler PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Ryan Saunders – Protected Residential Parking Diana Prechter – Zilker Park Parking Santiago - Bridges APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING on 12/5/2023. The minutes from the meeting of 12/5/2023 were approved on Commissioner Schumacher’s motion, Commissioner Alvarez’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Smith, Leyton and Wheeler absent. Two vacancies on the dais. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion on the roles and responsibilities of each City department and office involved in the implementation of mobility-related projects and programs. The commission received the presentation from Jim Dale, Transportation and Public Works 1 URBAN TRANSPORTATION MEETING MINUTES (Tuesday, February 6, 2024) 3. Discussion on Austin Light Rail update The commission received the presentation from Jennifer Pyne, Lindsay Wood, and Jocelyn Vokes, Austin Transit Partnership 4. Discussion on public engagement and strategic planning for Austin Metro Bike The commission received the presentation from Peter Breton, Cap Metro 5. Discussion on Transportation and Public Works grants outlook for 2024 The commission received the presentation from Andrei Lubomudrov, Transportation and Public Works DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Discussion and possible action on the Commission’s 2024 meeting dates. No action taken. 7. Discussion and possible action on recommendation relating to Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Board. Item postponed due to a lack of a quorum; Commissioners Alvarez and Ortiz abstaining. Commissioners Leyton and Smith absent. Two vacancies on the dais. Chair Somers adjourned the meeting at 7:54 p.m. without objection. The minutes were approved at the 3/5/2024 meeting on Schumacher’s motion, Brooks second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Leyton and Smith absent. Two vacancies on the dais. 2
Approved Minutes — original pdf
Regular Meeting ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION Tuesday, February 6, 2024 The Zoning & Platting Commission convened in a meeting on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 @ http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Chair Smith called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Scott Boone Betsy Greenberg – Vice-Chair Alejandra Flores William D. Floyd Dave Fouts Kendra Garrett Carrie Thompson - Secretary Hank Smith – Chair Absent Lonny Stern 2 Vacancies on the dais. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the speaker registration deadline will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from January 30, 2024. Approval of minutes from January 30, 2024 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Vice-Chair Greenberg, seconded by Commissioner Flores on a vote of 8-0. Commissioner Stern absent. Two vacancies on the dais. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Whats Up Texas LP Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-2023-0126 - Spicewood Springs Residential; District 10 4920 Spicewood Springs Road, Bull Creek Drenner Group (Amanda Swor) LO-CO to MF-3-CO Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department Motion to grant Neighborhood’s request for postponement of this item to March 19, 2024 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Vice-Chair Greenberg, seconded by Commissioner Flores on a vote of 8-0. Commissioner Stern absent. Two vacancies on the dais. 3. Zoning: Location: C14-2023-0100 - Optimist Club Recreation, District 6 13504 ½ Briarwick Drive, 9100 Meadowheath Drive, 13332 Villa Park Drive, 13300-134011 Morris Road, Lake Creek Watershed Optimist Club of Town & Country Round Rock Thrower Design LLC (A. Ron Thrower) I-RR to GR-CO Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department Applicant postponement request to February 20, 2024 Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Postponement Request: Motion to grant Applicant’s request for postponement of this item to February 20, 2024 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Vice-Chair Greenberg, seconded by Commissioner Flores on a vote of 8-0. Commissioner Stern absent. Two vacancies on the dais. 4. Site Plan: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: SP-2023-0053C - Howard Plaza Warehouse 3 Addition 3127 E HOWARD LANE, Harris Branch Peter Pham c/0 Platron Manuf. Way Atmadja, PE, Way Consulting Engineers Compatibility Waiver for Parking Lot Improvements 5 feet from property line. Recommended Randall Rouda , (512) 974-3338, randall.rouda@austintexas.gov Development Services Department Staff Rec.: …
Approved Minutes — original pdf
MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee MEETING MINUTES The MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. Members attended both virtually and in-person at the City of Austin Permit and Development Center at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Room 1215 in Austin, TX. CALL TO ORDER Committee Chair, Ahmed Moledina called the meeting to order at 5:41pm. (Vice Chair), Amin Dhukka, Erica Douglass, Julio Rojas-Aguilar, COMMITTEE MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: In-Person: Virtual: Ahmed Moledina (Chair) Lena Banks Salman Rashid, Talan Tyminski Terry Mitchell, TK Tunchez Absent: PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL • None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes from the MBE/WBE Advisory Committee Regular Meeting on January 9, 2024. • The minutes were considered for approval and approved on a motion by Committee Member, Talan Tyminski and seconded by Committee Vice-Chair, Lena Banks. Approved on a 7-0 vote. DISCUSSION 2. Presentation and discussion regarding the significance of Personal Net Worth (PNW) as a criterion in the certification eligibility assessment process. Presenter: Elton Price, SMBR Certification Division Manager • The presentation covered the history of the PNW program, certification requirements for PNW participation, recommendations from the Inclusive Procurement Working Group on PNW structure, updates to the indexes used to calculate the PNW threshold, and the new PNW limits. 3. Presentation and discussion on the implementation of Good Faith Efforts (GFE) to meet the established goals on a contract. Presenter: Felecia Shaw, SMBR Acting Assistant Director • The presentation addressed the definition of GFEs, minimum requirements for submitting GFEs, and the GFE review process. STAFF BRIEFINGS 4. Briefing from the Director on initiatives related to SMBR. Page 1 of 2 • SMBR Director, Edward Campos briefed the Committee on the following o No updates 5. Briefing from the SMBR staff on the Council Awards, Third-Party Project, Request for Change, and Certification Roll reports. • SMBR Acting Assistant Director, Felecia Shaw provided the updates on the Council Awards, Third- Party Project, and the Request for Change reports. o Effective next month, the reporting schedule for these reports will change. Some reports will be provided monthly, quarterly, or annually. • SMBR Certification Division Manager, Elton Price provided the update on the Certification Roll report. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Disparity Study results overview Will present in March • Goal Setting Will present in March • Overview of the City’s solicitation process Will present …
Agenda — original pdf
REGULAR MEETING of the ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL Monday, February 5, 2024, 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 be participating 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 bryana.iglesias@austintexas.gov or 512-974 - 3787. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Chair – Stephanie Lemmo, Vice Chair – J Muzacz, Sarah Carr, Taylor Davis, Kristi-Anne Shaer, Lisa Woods, 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 the minutes of the Art in Public Places Panel Regular Meeting on January 8, 2024. 1. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion of Chair’s Report on Transitions by Stephanie Lemmo Discussion of Arts Commission Liaison Report on Action items from January 2024, Arts Commissions Meeting by Arts Commission Liaison Maldonado Discussion: Review the Mid Design for the North Lamar Corridor AIPP Project – Ernesto Hernandez Discussion: Review the Mid Design for the Brush Square Park AIPP Project – George Sabra 2. 3. 4. 5. 7. 8. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. ACTION: Approve the Final Design for the Brownie Neighborhood Park AIPP Project – Yareth Fernandez ACTION: Approve the Final Design for the AFD1/EMS6 Station AIPP Project – Rehab El Sadek ACTION: Approve the Selection Process Recommendation for the Family Violence Shelter & Protection Center AIPP Project AIPP Program Manager Update – Constance Y. White 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 Bryana Iglesias at the Economic Development Department at bryana.iglesias@austintexas.gov or 512-974-3787 for additional information; TTY users' route through Relay Texas at 711.
Agenda — original pdf
1. 2. REGULAR MEETING of the COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS FEBRURARY 5, 2024 AT 6:30PM AUSTIN CITY HALL 301 WEST 2ND STREET 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 Victor Martinez, Vice Chair Virginia Badillo Jose Caceres Adrian De La Rosa Rennison Lalgee Fang Fang Anjum Malik Aditi Joshi Adnan Suleiman 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 8/7/2023. Approve the minutes of the COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS REGULAR MEETING on 11/6/2023. Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. STAFF BRIEFINGS Overview of Certified Welcoming, the application process, and our current status with respect to that work: Presentation by Rocio Villalobos. 3. DISCUSSION ITEMS Introduction and welcome of new Commissioners. Presentation by American Gateways regarding updates on their work in the community. Presentation by Commissioner Muneeb Aslam from Human Rights Commission regarding their recommendation to City Council on a Cease Fire Resolution. Review and discuss the scope and membership updates of the Budget and the Quality of Life Study working groups. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION Discussion and possible action on approval of recommendation on Combating Antisemitism, Islamophobia, and Anti-Arab Sentiments in the City of Austin and promoting a peaceful resolution for all. Discussion and possible action on planning the Commission’s retreat and confirm dates in the upcoming months. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES Update from BUDGET WORKING GROUP regarding budget recommendations for FY25 (Commissioners Melissa Ortega and Adnan Suleiman). Update recommendations (Commissioner Victor Martinez). from QUALITY OF LIFE STUDY WORKING GROUP regarding FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to …
Recommendation Backup — original pdf
COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS RECOMMENDATION 20240205-007 Resolution on Combating Antisemitism, Islamophobia, and Anti-Arab Sentiments in the City of Austin and promoting a peaceful resolution for all. Date: Subject: February 5, 2024 Recommendation on Combating Antisemitism, Islamophobia, and Anti-Arab Sentiments in the City of Austin and promoting a peaceful resolution for all. Seconded By: Commissioner Motioned by: Commissioner ---- RECOMMENDATION: In response to the ongoing Gaza Crisis and subsequent rise in hate-related incidents, the Commission on Immigrant Affairs recommends that City Council directs City staff to execute a coordinated public awareness campaign combating antisemitism, Islamophobia, and Anti-Arab sentiment; for the Austin Police Department to develop a comprehensive coordinated response to victims of violence stemming from rhetoric of the Gaza Crisis; and calls on City Council to express support for an immediate and permanent ceasefire. DESCRIPTION OF RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL: WHEREAS, the City of Austin is dedicated to fostering a community that embraces diversity, racial equity, and upholds the principles of equality and human rights; WHEREAS, the Commission on Immigrant Affairs was created Ordinance No. 20171214-043 to advise the city council on issues of common concern to immigrants, particularly in the areas of health and human services, education, and the demographic makeup of the Austin immigrant community; WHEREAS, the attack on October 7th by Hamas has led to the tragic loss of Israeli civilians and the subsequent indiscriminate retaliation by the State of Israel has led to the continued loss of civilian lives in Gaza; WHEREAS, rhetoric as a result of the global conflict has led to incidents of antisemitism, Islamophobia, and anti-Arab sentiments rising within our city, posing a significant threat to the well-being and safety of our diverse communities; 1 of 3
Agenda — original pdf
REGULAR MEETING of the MUSIC COMMISSION February 5, 2023, 6:30PM 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, Nelson Aguilar, Shane Bartell, Tami Blevins, Leonard Davila, Lauryn Gould, Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Celeste Quesada, Scott Strickland 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 the minutes of the Music Commission Meeting on January 8, 2023. 1. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Live Music Fund collections update by Kim McCarson, Program Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, Economic Development Department. Live music venue eligibility for 2024 Live Music Fund update, Erica Shamaly, Division Manager, Music & Entertainment, Economic Development Department. Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular 4. 6. 7. 8. 9. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Update on consultant evaluation of the Live Music Fund program by Erica Shamaly, Division Manager, Music & Entertainment Division. Discussion after presentation on ACL 2023 by Emmett Beliveau, Chief Operating Officer, C3Presents. Discussion on musical performances for Music Commission meetings following update by Shelbi Mitchell, Program Coordinator, Music & Entertainment, Economic Development Department. Discussion on all ages shows and how we support youth in Austin. Discussion on music journalism and access to media coverage in Austin. Discussion on music commission budget recommendations. Discussion on calendar for Live Music Fund awardee events. 10. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS subsidies from the City of Austin. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 11. Discussion and possible action on recommendation for Austin Record Convention 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 …
Agenda — original pdf
REGULAR MEETING of the PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION FEBRUARY 5, 2024 at 4:00PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, Boards and Commission Room #1101 301 WEST 2nd STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Public Safety Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Janet Jackson, (512) 974-5747, or Janet.jackson@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Rebecca Bernhardt, Vice Chair Cory Hall-Martin Paul Hermesmeyer David Holmes Pierre Nguyễn Kristy Orr Lauren Peña Timothy Ruttan Yasmine Smith AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first three speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING on January 8, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS meeting 2. Discussion on edit to APD’s Virtual Magistration Pilot Program presented at January 8, 2023 4. Discussion of policing and disabilities with the Office of Police Oversight, Austin Police 3. Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin Fire Department (Sponsors: Commisioners Ramirez and Bernhardt) Department (Sponsors: Commissioners Ramírez & Bernhardt) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEM 5. Discussion of Public Safety Wellness Center and potential formation of working group (Sponsors: Commissioners Nguyễn & Peña) 6. Discussion and potential formation of Budget Recommendations Working Group (Sponsors: Commissioners Ruttan and Peña) WORKING GROUP UPDATE 7. Collective Sex Crimes Response Model (CSCRM) Joint Working Group with Commission for Women Update (Sponsors: Commissioners Ramírez and Orr) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Janet Jackson, Austin Police Department, at 512-974-547, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Public Safety Commission, please contact Chief of Staff, …
PSC backup - #2- Virtual Magistration corrected slide from1-8-2024 mtg — original pdf
Austin Public Safety Commission Austin Police Department Booking and Magistration Process January 8, 2024 Background: Post-Arrest Processes 1. Immediate post-arrest actions occur at Travis Central Booking Facility (“Central Booking”) 2. Central Booking – owned by Travis Co., operated by Travis County Sheriff’s Office (“TCSO”) 3. APD arrests = 60-65% of all arrests processed at Central Booking 4. City and Travis County have interlocal agreement (since 1983) to share duties, responsibilities, and costs at Central Booking 1 Background - Virtual Magistration Project Summer 2023: City of Austin & Travis County began renegotiating Central Booking Interlocal Agreement Costs: Previous annual cost: $6.9M County’s recommendation to move forward: $10.9M* New negotiated annual cost: $9.9M *This amount was updated on 1-11-24 to reflect the correct value Post-Arrest Process Reevaluation • City Issues: 1. Cost – while City’s cost will increase from $6.9M to $9.9M (FY23 to FY24), the percentage of APD arrests at Central Booking is decreasing (FY22 = 64.66%; FY23 = 61.2%) 2. Efficiency – in light of staffing shortages APD needs to minimize arresting officer time spent at Central Booking • Conclusion: evaluate feasibility of alternative post-arrest processes 5 What We Found APD can complete all of the same forms and processes required for the magistration process off-site from Central Booking Comparison of Processes Examples of forms and processes completed: Current TCSO Magistration Process APD Virtual Magistration Process PC Affidavit PC Affidavit Mental health pre-screening Mental health pre-screening Financial questionnaire Financial questionnaire PSRS Checklist PSRS Checklist Computerized Criminal History (CCH) Computerized Criminal History (CCH) TCSO Odyssey Review TCSO Odyssey Review No CAFA, but will in the future No CAFA, but will in the future Next Steps 1. Continued work on design of an alternative post-arrest process 2. Mock trial testing of alternative process (Q1 2024) 3. Ongoing legal review to ensure both state law compliance and protection of arrestee rights 4. Continuing dialogue with Travis Co. re current interlocal contract and potential future alternatives 7 Questions?
PSC backup - #3 AFD data report - Rob Vires — original pdf
Austin Fire Department | Public Safety Commission Quarterly Report January 26, 2024 Public Safety Commission Austin Fire Department Quarterly Report FY24 Q1 Data Fire Operations Requests for Service Q1 Comparison - By Council District (All incidents, regardless of priority) 3,536 3,507 3,066 3,059 3,138 2,658 2,617 2,569 2,354 2,347 3,626 3,523 3,205 2,754 1,894 1,667 1,846 1,706 1,408 1,340 4,000 3,500 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 0 District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 District 8 District 9 District 10 FY23 Q1 FY24 Q1 Requests for Service Q1 Comparison - By Call Type (All incidents, regardless of priority) 1725 1741 FY24 Q1 FY23 Q1 16603 102 147 5976 17944 118 184 7280 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Fire Medical Rescue HazMat Other This document was created by the Austin Fire Department Research & Data Analytics section. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy. 2000 1500 1000 500 0 Austin Fire Department | Public Safety Commission Quarterly Report January 26, 2024 Emergency Incidents Q1 Comparison - By Council District (Includes Priority 1, 2, 3, and 4M responses) 2500 2361 2059 2046 2187 2130 1745 1751 1645 1571 1510 1846 1706 1888 1893 1098 999 803 806 1048 981 District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 District 8 District 9 District 10 FY23 Q1 FY24 Q1 Emergency Incidents Q3 Comparison - By Call Type (Includes Priority 1, 2, 3, and 4M responses) 1594 1616 FY24 Q1 FY23Q1 14118 15191 94 138 284 172 112 279 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Fire Medical Rescue HazMat Other FY23 Q2 FY23 Q3 FY23 Q4 FY24 Q1 Response Time Response Time Response Time Incidents Incidents Incidents Incidents Response Time District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 District 8 District 9 District 10 10:28 10:49 10:31 10:09 10:01 11:06 10:18 11:16 08:58 10:49 2,158 1,864 2,027 1,702 1,601 1,077 1,791 835 1,798 939 10:22 10:58 10:39 10:00 09:51 11:16 10:17 10:48 08:46 10:43 2,136 1,742 1,968 1,667 1,550 971 1,638 750 1,891 898 10:23 11:03 10:26 10:33 09:56 01:14 10:10 11:11 08:52 10:39 2,311 1,796 2,138 1,736 1,547 1,034 1,745 805 2,083 1,009 10:31 11:10 10:08 10:16 9:48 11:03 10:12 10:52 8:52 10:30 2,361 2,046 2,187 1,751 1,571 1,098 1,846 803 1,888 …
PSC backup - #3- AFD Quarterly Report -Rob Vires — original pdf
Austin Fire Department | Public Safety Commission Quarterly Report January 26, 2024 Public Safety Commission Austin Fire Department Quarterly Report FY24 Q1 Data Fire Operations Requests for Service Q1 Comparison - By Council District (All incidents, regardless of priority) 3,536 3,507 3,066 3,059 3,138 2,658 2,617 2,569 2,354 2,347 3,626 3,523 3,205 2,754 1,894 1,667 1,846 1,706 1,408 1,340 4,000 3,500 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 0 District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 District 8 District 9 District 10 FY23 Q1 FY24 Q1 Requests for Service Q1 Comparison - By Call Type (All incidents, regardless of priority) 1725 1741 FY24 Q1 FY23 Q1 16603 102 147 5976 17944 118 184 7280 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Fire Medical Rescue HazMat Other This document was created by the Austin Fire Department Research & Data Analytics section. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy. 2000 1500 1000 500 0 Austin Fire Department | Public Safety Commission Quarterly Report January 26, 2024 Emergency Incidents Q1 Comparison - By Council District (Includes Priority 1, 2, 3, and 4M responses) 2500 2361 2059 2046 2187 2130 1745 1751 1645 1571 1510 1846 1706 1888 1893 1098 999 803 806 1048 981 District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 District 8 District 9 District 10 FY23 Q1 FY24 Q1 Emergency Incidents Q3 Comparison - By Call Type (Includes Priority 1, 2, 3, and 4M responses) 1594 1616 FY24 Q1 FY23Q1 14118 15191 94 138 284 172 112 279 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Fire Medical Rescue HazMat Other FY23 Q2 FY23 Q3 FY23 Q4 FY24 Q1 Response Time Response Time Response Time Incidents Incidents Incidents Incidents Response Time District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 District 8 District 9 District 10 10:28 10:49 10:31 10:09 10:01 11:06 10:18 11:16 08:58 10:49 2,158 1,864 2,027 1,702 1,601 1,077 1,791 835 1,798 939 10:22 10:58 10:39 10:00 09:51 11:16 10:17 10:48 08:46 10:43 2,136 1,742 1,968 1,667 1,550 971 1,638 750 1,891 898 10:23 11:03 10:26 10:33 09:56 01:14 10:10 11:11 08:52 10:39 2,311 1,796 2,138 1,736 1,547 1,034 1,745 805 2,083 1,009 10:31 11:10 10:08 10:16 9:48 11:03 10:12 10:52 8:52 10:30 2,361 2,046 2,187 1,751 1,571 1,098 1,846 803 1,888 …
PSC backup - DRAFT MINUTES - PSC meeting - January 8, 2024 — original pdf
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES MONDAY January 8, 2024 The PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR CALLED MEETING on Monday, January 8, 2024 at City Hall Building, Boards and Commissions Rm, 301 W. 2nd Street, AUSTIN, TEXAS Chair Ramirez called the Public Safety Commission Meeting to order at 3:35pm. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Nelly Ramirez, Chair Rebecca Bernhardt, Vice Chair Pierre Nguyen Kristy Orr Lauren Pena Paul Hermesmeyer Timothy Ruttan Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Yasmine Smith Absent: Commissioners Cory Hall-Martin and David Holmes PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: - None – speakers were later called with Item 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Chair Ramirez called for the approval of the minutes for December 4, 2023. The minutes from the meeting of December 4, 2023 were approved on Commissioner Nguyen’s motion, with Commissioner Pena second on a vote with Commissioner Smith abstaining and 6 voting for approval. Commissioners Holmes and Hall-Martin were absent. 2. Staff Briefings – none. 3. Public Safety Quarterly Report for Austin Police Department Speaker – Chief of Staff Jeff Greenwalt Chief Greenwalt acknowledged that at a previous meeting department representatives were asked to keep quarterly reports high-level, so the format of the presentation has changed to reflect this request. Chief Greenwalt reported the following stats in the presentation: Chair Ramirez opened the floor for questions. - Clarified that Q1 report is covering October-December (Chair Ramirez) - Request to color coordinate slides that have sector and districts for geographic clarity -Crimes against persons by offense type -Crimes against persons by APD sector -Crimes against persons by City Council district -Crimes against persons density (“hotspots”) -Crimes against property/society by offense type -Crimes against property/society by APD sector -Crimes against property/society by City Council district -Crimes against property/society by density (“hotspots”) -Citywide response times and call volume -Response times and incident volume by City Council district -Emergency and urgent call volume by month -Community engagement -Overtime budget vs. hours worked -Personnel budget vs. total expenditures -Cadet classes -Staffing levels -Patrol officer staffing and vacancies by area command moving forward (Commissioner Smith) 4. Discussion of 88th Special Texas Legislative Session and Impacts on Public Safety Speaker – Brie Franco, City Intergovernmental Relations Officer Four special sessions were covered in this presentation. A summary of information included is below: -2022 pre-filed legislation (HB 714, HB 880, HB 553, SB 130) -88TH regular session statistics -88th special sessions statistics -88th special sessions …
PSC backup-#4 OPO Town Hall Report -People with disabilities and policing — original pdf
OCTOBER 2023 TOWN HALL ON PUBLIC SAFETY People With Disabilities and Policing 1 INTRODUCTION In 2020, the Office of Police Oversight (OPO) launched an initiative to address the concerns of community members living with disabilities and their experience with policing in Austin, Texas. In collaboration with the Mayor's Office, the Equity Office, the Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities, and community advocates, OPO hosted two community events to learn more about the experiences that people with disabilities—both visible and invisible—have with the Austin Police Department (APD). The Office of Police Oversight developed recommendations based on community feedback to improve interactions between community members with disabilities and APD. BACKGROUND Thus far, the City of Austin's efforts to study the experiences that people with disabilities have with law enforcement have focused on the interactions between police and people living with mental health conditions. For example, the Office of the City Auditor published a report in 2018 analyzing the Austin Police Department's response to mental health-related calls for service. The report analyzed fatal police encounters in the fifteen most populated cities and found that APD had the highest per capita rate of fatal police shootings involving persons believed to be experiencing a mental health crisis. In 2022, consultants retained by the City of Austin released further research examining APD's use of force involving individuals with behavioral and mental health conditions. The consultants found that, between January 1, 2017, and December 31, 2020, APD officers used force against 9,041 individuals, 3,422 (38.7%) of whom were perceived by APD officers as "mentally impaired." Additionally, between 2017 and 2020, there was a 94% increase in the use of force experienced by community members who were perceived by APD officers as "mentally impaired," from 30.4% in 2017 to 46.0% in 2020. 2 GRAPH 1: PERCENTAGE OF INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING FORCE WHO WERE PERCEIVED TO BE MENTALLY IMPAIRED, BY YEAR. DATA SOURCE: KROLL ASSOCIATES. While this data highlights a critical issue, community members with disabilities have raised concerns about the narrow focus of this research and identified gaps in the findings. At the July 10, 2020, meeting of the Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities, multiple committee members voiced concerns regarding the negative experiences that people with disabilities often have with law enforcement. Committee members objected to the lack of data on people with disabilities beyond mental health. "So, it seems that equity doesn't include people with disabilities," said …
PSC backup-#5 AFD Wellness responses — original pdf
Austin Public Safety Wellness Center 517 S. Pleasant Valley Rd., Austin, TX 78741 (512)974-0200phone (512)974-0222fax 1 Can you provide an overview of the overall goal and mission of the Public Safety Wellness Center in Austin? The mission of the Wellness Center is to empower public safety workers to achieve lifelong wellness. The Wellness Center works to ensure that all first responders are prepared to best serve the citizens of Austin. The five pillars of the Wellness Fitness initiative that guide our program are Medical, Fitness, Rehabilitation, Behavioral Health and Data Collection. 2 What specific services does the Public Safety Wellness Center offer to members of the Austin Fire Department (AFD), Austin-Travis County EMS (ATCEMS), and Austin Police Department (APD)? The Wellness Center offers medical exams, health interventions, vaccinations, fitness services, and occupational exams that help first responders return to work safely, prevent injuries, and physically prepare them for their job tasks. 3 How does the Public Safety Wellness Center address the unique mental health and wellness needs of first responders in Austin? The Wellness Center has two staff psychologists who provide behavioral health services to AFD and EMS. Both psychologists have a combined over 20 years of experience in working directly with first responders. Each agency also has a Peer Support team that works directly with the sworn members to provide support services. APD has a separate employee wellness program that encompasses their Behavioral health units, Victim Services and nutrition and fitness. Yearly behavioral health check ins are offered at the Wellness Center to AFD members during their annual exams. Our medical physician is a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and is board certified in occupational medicine. Case management services are also offered to the agencies who opt to participate, this service helps to improve chronic conditions of members. 4 In what ways does the center collaborate with AFD, ATCEMS, and APD to ensure that the support provided aligns with the specific needs of each department? The Wellness Center has a Governing Board of six members, two from each public safety agency. The members from each agency consist of one union representative and one management representative. The Board meets quarterly to discuss Wellness operations and initiatives. Additionally, the Public Safety Administrator provides a monthly report of the clinic activities. There are also regular check-ins Austin Public Safety Wellness Center 517 S. Pleasant Valley Rd., Austin, TX 78741 (512)974-0200phone (512)974-0222fax between the …
Supporting Document — original pdf
2 ● Moody Amphitheater ● Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater ● Emo’s ● Scoot Inn ● Superstition ● Antone’s ● C-Boys Heart & Soul ● 3Ten ● Stubb’s indoors Photo by Alex Parker Media The Walkmen at Stubbs Austin C3 PRESENTS 3 EConomic impact of ACL music festival 2022 ● Since 2006, ACL has generated $3.08 Billion for the Austin economy C3 PRESENTS 4 over the course of our partnership MORE THAN has been generated by the festival $60 MM $7.2 MM in 2022 alone Austin Parks Foundation has been a partner and beneficiary of the Austin City Limits Music Festival for 18 years. Proceeds generated from the partnership go toward restoring Austin public parks, trails and green spaces. Together, we’ve invested in parts across the city through large scale investment and specific park projects like restoration of historic spaces, trail improvements and maintenance, safety surfacing and more. partnership spotlight AUSTIN PARKS Foundation 5 partnership spotlight student outreach In 2023, we hosted 42 college students for a day-long site visit ● Texas State ● Huston-Tillotson ● UT Austin Student organizations in attendance: ● UT – Black Business Student Association ● TXST – Hispanic Business Student Association ● HT – Advanced Business Program 6 partnership spotlight Huston-tillotson In 2023, Huston-Tillotson University launched a new Music Business Foundations certificate program with support from C3 Presents. HT’s program will supply real-world know-how and allows students an inside track to internships at C3 Presents. This program is open to the public, not just HT students. 7 Reusable Cups: 2023 re-used 2.5 million cups across 15 shows. 1.1 million cups at ACL Festival alone. Material Recovery: We identify key elements onsite that can have a second life and find local community partners to utilize them. In 2023, we saved 21.9 metric tons consisting of ● ● ● ● 21,250 pounds of carpet 13,701 pounds of wood 7,251 pounds of food 6,059 pounds of furniture Sustainability spotlight Austin City Limits 2023 C3 PRESENTS 8 9
PSC backup - #4 OPO policing and disabilities - Sara Peralta — original pdf
TOWN HALL ON PUBLIC SAFETY PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND POLICING BACKGROUND • In 2020, the Office of Police Oversight (OPO) launched an initiative to address the concerns of community members living with disabilities and their experience with policing in Austin, Texas. • In collaboration with the Mayor's Office, the Equity Office, the Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities, and community advocates, OPO hosted two community events to learn more about the experiences that people with disabilities—both visible and invisible—have with the Austin Police Department (APD). • The Office of Police Oversight developed recommendations based on community feedback to improve interactions between community members with disabilities and APD. T I M E L I N E SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 OPO released the first Town Hall report JULY 10, 2020 Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities meeting in which committee members voiced concerns regarding the negative experiences that people with disabilities often have with law enforcement. Committee members objected to the lack of data on people with disabilities beyond mental health. MAY 21, 2021 OPO hosted the first Town Hall on Public Safety: People with Disabilities and Policing, in collaboration with the Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities, the Mayor's Office, Equity Office. 42 community members attended virtually. JUNE 25, 2022 OPO hosted the second Town Hall on Public Safety: People with Disabilities and Policing, in collaboration with the Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities, the Mayor's Office, Equity Office. 75 community members attended this hybrid event. OCTOBER 9, 2023 OPO released the Final Town Hall report TOWN HALL I Facilitators asked community members to respond to the following questions: • Who are you, what motivated you to come to this event, and what do you need to best communicate in this space? • What is your experience with Austin police or law enforcement? • What would it look like for you to feel safe when interacting with law enforcement? • Can you identify ways that APD can improve your experience with police? • What would you like to see discussed at the next town hall meeting? Notetakers recorded responses from community members. During this event, OPO collected 196 responses from community members for analysis. The responses were aggregated and anonymized as qualitative data for analysis. “More Community engagement between APD and deaf community – regular opportunities or events where each side can get to know more of the other and what …
PSC backup-#5 PS Wellness Center Power Point for 2-5-2024 mtg — original pdf
P u b l i c S a f e t y W e l l n e s s C e n t e r m i s s i o n : T o e m p o w e r p u b l i c s a f e t y w o r k e r s t o a c h i e v e l i f e l o n g w e l l n e s s . C o m b i n e d P u b l i c S a f e t y S t a f f : 15 full time positions (APD, EMS and AFD) • Four administrative members • Five medical team members: Two Physicians – one position currently vacant Three Registered Nurses • Two staff Psychologists • Four Exercise Physiologists 1 P u b l i c S a f e t y W e l l n e s s C l i n i c S e r v i c e s Medical Exams o Return to work (RTW) o Promotional and Annual physical exams o Hiring exams o Cardiovascular assessments o Case management – Chronic health conditions Behavioral Health Services Fitness Consultations, Individual and Group Training and Academy Physical Training Vaccinations o Hepatitis A & B series o Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) o Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (TDAP) o Flu (seasonal) 2 C l i n i c O u t p u t Clinic Exam Totals Medical exams include: • Vitals • Lab draw • Hearing test • Vision test • EKG for patients 40 and over, every 3 years • ASCVD score – cardiovascular risk assessment score 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 *COVID vaccines and services 3 FY19 FY20 FY21* FY22 FY23 Clinic Totals B e h a v i o r a l H e a l t h S e r v i c e s • Annual Behavioral Health Check-Ins during exams • Education and Trainings (Academies, Mental health topics to leadership, Motivational Interviewing) • Individual, couples and family counseling sessions (including dependent family members) • Post incident responses and on scene response when requested • Consultations for personnel issues or concerns • Weekly meetings with contracted psychiatrist and APD psychologists • Pre-employment psychological evaluations (EMS) and coordination for …
Supporting Document — original pdf
Austin Live Music Fund 2024 Program Guidelines Erica Shamaly, Music & Entertainment Division Manager Economic Development Department Music Commission Meeting, 2/5/2024 Austin Live Music Fund • The Live Music Fund was established by City of Austin Ordinance No. 20190919-149 and provides an ongoing budget for cultural funding programs for Austin's music industry • The Live Music Fund Master Timeline outlines how pilot program guidelines formed through a robust community engagement in coordination with the Music Commission and as part of the Cultural Funding Review: Arts, Heritage, Music • Music Commission Recommendation 20201019-2bii stated that the core equity principles of Preservation, Innovation and Elevation & Collaboration (P.I.E.) be followed to create greater economic growth in Austin's music industry • Music Commission Recommendation 20220207-3b: Commission recommends "Option 2" to amend guidelines presented on September 13 according to feedback from the Live Music Fund Stakeholder Working Group 2 Austin Live Music Fund – Purpose & Core Principles Program Purpose – Encourages, promotes, improves, and showcases Austin’s diverse live music industry through supporting a wide array of music initiatives, including Live and online events; studio, video, and merchandise production; and, touring, marketing, and broadcasting that is targeted to local audiences, visiting and potential tourists, and conventions delegates. Core Equity Principles – Music Commission Recommendation 20201019-2bii provided that a Preservation, Innovation and Elevation & Collaboration (P.I.E.) fund be established from the Live Music Fund to create greater equitable economic growth in the music sector. Based on this direction, the core principles of P.I.E. inform the 2024 Austin Live Music Fund through awardee equity training and strategic planning. 3 Austin Live Music Fund – 2024 Eligible Applicants Professional Musician – Must meet at least one of the following requirements: • At least 2 years of documentation showing that Applicant has regularly performed as a professional musician— solo or as part of a band—in live performances to public audiences • Or 6 released recordings (singles) • Or 6 promotionally released music videos Independent Promoter – Must meet all of the following requirements: • No more than 3 staff, including the owner, and • Documentation showing that Applicant has curated and promoted live shows featuring musicians and bands for at least two years, and • Must not be contractually tied to one venue. Live Music Venue – Must meet at least five (5) components of the City of Austin definition: • An establishment where live music programming is …