PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 The PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE convened in a SPECIAL CALLED meeting on WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2023, at 302 W 2ND STREET in Austin, TX. Acting Chair Villalobos called the PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE Meeting to order at 12:09 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Pedro Villalobos. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Nicole Merritt, Holly Reed. Board Members Absent: Lane Becker, Kim Taylor PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board Contracts and Concessions Committee on July 21, 2023. The minutes from the special called meeting of July 21, 2023 were approved on Board Member Reed’s motion, Board Member Villalobos’ second, on a 3-0 vote. Board Members Becker and Taylor absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing on the draft scope of work for the Austin Civilian Conservation Corps land stewardship program. Christa McCarthy, Division Manager, Parks and Recreation Department gave a briefing. There were no questions on this item. No action was taken on this item. Staff briefing on the monthly Parks and Recreation Department contract report summarizing new and ongoing contract development that requires City Council approval and/or committee and board recommendations Denisha Cox, Contract Management Supervisor II, Parks and Recreation Department gave a presentation and answered clarifying questions on whether the ACL Grant 1. 2. 3. 1 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 Funded projects on the Austin Parks Foundation Website represent a complete list of investments. No action was taken on this item. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to Austin City Council to authorize the negotiation and execution of an Interlocal Agreement with Travis County regarding the coordination of the Spicewood Springs Road Low Water Crossing #1. Thomas Rowlinson, Principal Planner, Parks and Recreation Department gave a presentation. The motion to recommend to Austin City Council to authorize the negotiation and execution of an Interlocal Agreement with Travis County regarding the coordination of the Spicewood Springs Road Low Water Crossing #1was approved on Board Member Reed’s motion, Board Member Merrit’s second on a 3-0 vote. Board Members Becker and Taylor absent FUTURE AGENDA ITEM Follow up on Design Workshop interview. …
BOATING CONCESSION ON BARTON CREEK CONTRACT EXTENSION Presented by: Patricia Rossett Business Process Consultant 1 Contract and Concessions Committee January 19, 2024 BACKGROUND • Zilker Park Boat Rental opened for business in 1969 as a canoe rental service for Barton Creek and Lady Bird Lake. • Later, they added kayaks and stand-up paddle boards (SUPs) to their watercraft inventory. • Zilker Park Boat Rental has been in continuous operation for over 50 years. • In 2006, the City of Austin entered into a revenue concession agreement with the Zilker Park Boat Rentals for the use of the property, located downstream from Barton Springs Pool, as a watercraft concession. • Current contract: • Initial Term (02/28/2006 – 03/01/2011) • Extension #1 (03/01/2011 – 02/29/2016) • Extension #2 (03/01/2016 – 02/28/2021) • Extension #3 (02/28/2021 – 02/28/2022) • Extension #4 (02/28/2022 – 02/28/2024) • Extension #5 (02/28/2024 – 02/28/2025) 2 BACKGROUND (cont’d.) • Payment of minimum of $18,000 annually plus 10% of any amount over $180,000 gross • $35,000 on-site improvement in first 7 years of contract term. • Monthly sales report including daily sales by items sold, with daily tallies of revenue, sales tax, and gross revenue, monthly totals and daily cash register Z-tapes. • Revenue Obligations revenue. • Reinvestment Obligations • Major Contract Deliverables • Living wage of $14/hr. • Annual IRS tax return. 3 HISTORICAL GROSS SALES, REPORTED EXPENDITURES, AND REVENUE PAYMENTS $1,400,000 $1,200,000 $1,000,000 $800,000 $600,000 $400,000 $200,000 $- Gross Sales Expenditures Payments FY19 $676,775 $332,002 $62,519 FY20 $358,344 $238,765 $33,401 FY21 $967,115 $342,223 $91,589 FY22 $1,456,423 $602,506 $134,608 FY23 $1,077,564 $615,248 $99,548 Gross Sales Expenditures Payments 4 Next Steps • PARD staff is in the process of developing a new scope of work for a vendor to manage and operate the watercraft concession on Barton Creek. • Once the new scope of work is completed, it will be submitted to Central Procurement for review and approval. Then, a new solicitation will be released. • The anticipated timeline for the solicitation process is as follows: • Solicitation Process (Solicitation Release and Closing) – March 2024 – May 2024 • Evaluation Process – May 2024 – July 2024 • Committee and Board Presentations – August 2024 • Council Action – September 2024 • Contract Negotiation and Execution – October 2024 - February 2025 5 STAFF RECOMMENDATION AND REQUEST FOR COMMITTEE ACTION • PARD recommends the extension of the revenue …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE 2024 MEETING SCHEDULE (3rd Friday every two months beginning January, 12:00 p.m.) January 19, 2024 March 15, 2024 May 17, 2024 July 19, 2024 September 20, 2024 November 15, 2024
Parks and Recreation Department Contracts Under Development Concessions and Contracts Committee Jan-24 Contract/Project Contract Type Phase NCP S / NS CCC PARB Council Notes Watercraft Concession at 2418 Stratford Drive Concession P/D NCP S TBD TBD TBD Recreation Management System Software Services P/D NCP S Feb-24 Feb-24 Mar-24 Land Stewardship Services PD N S Mar-23 Mar-23 Apr-24 Contractual Obligations/Services Watercraft Concession at Barton Creek Concession P/D N S TBD TBD TBD 1/9/2024 Due to the cancellation of the solicitation by Central Procurement and the need to resolicit, the contract with the current vendor, Rowing Dock, was extended through October 31, 2023. Additionally, in July 2023, PARD staff requested that the Contracts and Concessions Committee and Parks and Recreation Board recommend City Council authorize a one-year contract extension with the Rowing Dock. The extension request was approved by PARB, and the City Council approved the extension on September 21. 2023. The current agreement is extended until October 31, 2024. The extension will assist the Department in providing quality recreation while giving the City time to resolicit a concessionaire for the Stratford Drive location. PARD utilized information gathered through an RFI process that was conducted in 2021 to develop a solicitation for recreational management software. Based on the information gathered, PARD worked with CTM to establish a scope of work (SOW) in preparation for a formal solicitation for a future Recreation Management Software System. As CTM is the principal information technology department that focuses on the delivery and operations of vital IT infrastructure network and telecommunications services for the City, they facilitated the competitive solicitation process. Through the joint efforts of both CTM and PARD staff, a scope of work was completed. The solicitation was published on June 5, 2023, and was extended and closed on July 20, 2023. Six proposals were received, and all proposals were deemed responsive. The evaluation process, led by Central Procurement, is complete but pending the posting of the successful proposer. The Department will continue to utilize RecTrac services throughout the solicitation process until a recommended vendor is established. This contract is for a qualified Contractor(s) to provide career training opportunities for Austin residents to develop the technical and job-readiness skills needed to perform environmentally sustainable land management services. These services shall include, but are not limited to, maintenance of natural areas, identification and removal of non-native and noxious plant species, restoration of degraded habitat with seeding …
Downtown Austin Community Court FISCAL YEAR 2024 BUDGET JANUARY 19, 2024 DACC – Budget Highlights • $644,550 in ongoing funding for two (2) Clinical Case Managers Funding included: ◦ $211,038 in salaries and fringe benefits ◦ $9,582 in equipment licenses & software ◦ $7,000 in vehicle preventative maintenance ◦ $416,930 in grant funding to sub-recipients DACC will partner with: ◦ Travis County ◦ Integral Care ◦ Central Health • $2,000,000 in one-time funding for a Diversion Center Pilot Program DACC – Budget Highlights • City Council provided direction and support for DACC to implement a Mobile Court Pilot Program ◦ The program will connect people in the community with solutions for resolving cases while providing an immediate connection to services and resource navigation through onsite case managers ◦ DACC will work with community stakeholders as it begins to implement this pilot ◦ At this time, a specific allocation of funding has not been granted to DACC, however, we have set up a task order to keep track of project costs City of Austin – Budget Highlights • 4% increase in base pay for regular employees hired on or before April 1, 2023 effective as of October 1, 2023 • A third personal holiday for all employees beginning January 1, 2024 • No premium rate increase for City medical coverage plans • Elimination of the initial six-month waiting period for new employees to use accrued vacation leave • Employee retirement contributions increased from 8% to 9% of base wages on January 1, 2024
Parallel Shift: Agustina Rodriguez 1/22/2024 1 Budget Process • Department proposals • Board and Commission recommendations • Audit recommendations • Items from Council (IFCs) Budget Development — Equity first approach starting in FY 2016 FY24 All City Funds - $5.5 Billion Uses of Funds Convention Center 5% General Fund Operations 24% Aviation 5% Austin Water 13% Austin Resource Recovery 2% GO Debt Service 4% Internal Service Operations 7% Other Expenses 6% Watershed Protection 2% Austin Energy 28% Transportation and Public Works 4% 1/22/2024 3 FY 2023-24 General Fund Budget $1.3 Billion FY 2023-24 Source of Funds 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% $630.5M $375.6M $164.0M $174.1M FY 2023-24 Use of Funds Austin Public Health 9% Parks and Recreation 9% EMS 9% Planning 1% Housing 1% Fire 18% Police 36% Forensic Science 1% Library 5% Transfers & Other 7% Animal Services 1% Municipal Court 3% Property Tax Sales Tax Utility Transfers Other Revenue 65.5% Personnel | 32.2% Contractuals & Commodities | 2.3% Other 1/22/2024 4 General Fund Five-Year Forecast Five-Year General Fund Outlook: FY24 – FY28 $1.3 million projected deficit by FY28 Balanced in FY24 $1,352 M $1,393 M $1,436 M $1,485 M $1,535 M FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25 FY 2025-26 FY 2026-27 FY 2027-28 Base Expenditures Projected Revenue at Voter-Approval Rate 1/22/2024 5 FY24 Budget Timeline BOARDS & COMMISSIONS BUDGET PRIORITY SURVEY COMMUNITY INPUT MEETINGS MAY Financial Forecast Presentation to Council Department Budget & CYEs due May 3 JULY Proposed Budget Presentation to Council AUGUST Budget Public Hearing, Set Max Tax Rate, and Work Session JULY Community Input and Work Session AUGUST Work Session AUGUST Budget Readings and Tax Rate Hearings OCTOBER First day of the Fiscal Year MARCH Board & Commission recommendations due Department Financial Forecast due March 8 POLICY INPUT FORECASTING & BUDGET DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL DELIBERATION & ADOPTION NEW FISCAL YEAR 1/22/2024 6
DACC Advisory Board Annual Outlook and Procedures Agenda Introduction City Issued Email Hybrid Meetings Working Groups vs. Committee Retreat/Workshop/ Community Interest Announcement Attendance Annual Timeline for Board DACC Forecast Issues for Fiscal Year 2024 DACC Advisory Board Annual Outlook and Procedures 2 Introduction DACC Advisory Board is tasked with: Advising the Downtown Austin Community Court on policy and operational issues and advising City Council about the operations and policies of the court. DACC Advisory Board Annual Outlook and Procedures 3 City Issued Emails • City Code only authorizes the city issued email address for electronic communications to conduct business. We understand its challenging for everyone, but we must do our part. • If a board member uses their personal email, they are subject to open records. Please let us know if you wish to have your personal email taken off the distribution list. DACC Advisory Board Annual Outlook and Procedures Hybrid Meetings Members and Presenters need cameras on • We recommend cameras remain on at all times, but at minimum, they MUST be on during roll call, voting or while they are speaking. • Advisory Board Attendance and Conflict of Interest Form needs to be signed by all attendees and members attending through virtual meetings. DACC Advisory Board Annual Outlook and Procedures 5 Working Group vs. Committee Working Groups are Temporary • The working groups should only be used for temporary, short-term projects, reports, assignments, etc. Ongoing work is not appropriate for a working group. • The board can determine the size of a working group but the number of board members serving on the working group must be less than a quorum of the board. Committee • Please refer to Article 8 of bylaws. DACC Advisory Board will have no committees. • Each committee must be established by an affirmative vote of the board. A committee cannot meet until its creation is approved by the Council Audit and Finance Committee DACC Advisory Board Annual Outlook and Procedures 6 Retreat or Workshop Post an agenda? • With few exceptions, any gathering where a quorum will be present and Boards and Commission business will be discussed, conducted, or acted upon is considered a meeting by Texas Open Meetings Act (TOMA) and would require proper public notification – a posted agenda. DACC Advisory Board Annual Outlook and Procedures 7 Community Interest Announcement Post an agenda for Events? • When a quorum might …
DACC ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES (19, January 2024) DOWNTOWN AUSTIN COMMUNITY COURT ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 19, 2024 The DOWNTOWN AUSTIN COMMUNITY COURT ADVISORY BOARD convened in a REGULAR CALLED meeting on 19, JANUARY 2024, at 505 BARTON SPRINGS RD in Austin, Texas. Chair Lea Downey Gallatin called the DOWNTOWN AUSTIN COMMUNITY COURT ADVISORY BOARD Meeting to order at 8:08 a.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Lea Downey Gallatin, Vice-Chair Nicole Golden, and Katy Jo Muncie Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Mikaela Frissell, Kate Garza, Faye Mills, and Roy Woody PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the DOWNTOWN AUSTIN COMMUNITY COURT ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING on JANUARY 19. The minutes from the meeting of January 19, 2024, were approved on Board Member’s Katy Jo Muncie’s motion, Board Member Kate Garza’s second on an (7-0) vote. AUSTIN HOMELESSNESS SYSTEM FEEDBACK 2. Individuals sharing first-hand account regarding their experiences being served through Austin’s homelessness system. Speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will be allowed a three-minute allotment to provide their feedback to the Board. None 1 DACC ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES (19, January 2024) DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. FY24 DACC Budget Update (Downey Gallatin/Golden) – Albert Castro, Financial, Downtown Austin Community Court (DACC) Updated budget highlights were given to the Board, and they included the two case managers, the Mobile Court Pilot Program, and one-time funding for the Diversion Center, elements from the City of Austin’s budget as well. 4. FY25 City of Austin Budget Timeline (Downey Gallatin/Golden) - Albert Castro, Financial, Downtown Austin Community Court (DACC) Reviewed a schedule outlining the steps involved in submitting recommendations to Council. Create a working group to address and develop a budget recommendation that will be discussed for approval at the board meeting in March. Members Lea, Mikaela, Katy Jo, and Nicole are willing to join and Faye, if needed. 5. DACC Advisory Board Annual outlook and procedures (Downey Gallatin/ Golden) – Robert Kingham, Court Administrator, Downtown Austin Community Court (DACC) A review of procedures was given to the Board. Board member Mikaela Frissell left dais at 9:04am. 6. Status of DACC operations (Downey Gallatin/Golden) – Robert Kingham, Court Administrator, Downtown Austin Community Court (DACC) DACC provided the Board a report of DACC services and Data Overview of Community Services, Court Services, Homeless Services and …
REGULAR MEETING of the SOUTH-CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 2024 AT 6:00PM Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the BOARD/COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely or to listen in on the meeting, call or email Margaret Shaw at (512)-974-6497 or margaret.shaw@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Rebecca Edwards, Ex Officio (Housing) Dewitt Peart, Ex Officio(Downtown Austin Alliance) Matiur Rahman, Ex Officio (Transportation) Hopie Martinez, Ex Officio (Financial Services - Real Estate) Jim Stephenson, Chair Felicity Maxwell, Vice Chair Conners Ladner, Board Member David Sullivan, Board Member Julia Woods, Board Member Stephanie Bazan, Board Member Isaac Cohen, Board Member Vacant , South River City Neighborhood Association Vacant, Mayor/District 9 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up *prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. 2. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the South-Central Waterfront Advisory Board (SCWAB) Regular Meeting of the November 20, 2023 DISCUSSION Staff presentation on the South Central Waterfront Combining District with a Density Bonus Program by April Geruso, Tyler Tripp, and Chad Sharrard of the City of Austin Planning Department. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES Update from the Community Benefits, Infrastructure and Regulating Plan Working Group. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Margaret Shaw at the Economic Development Department, at (512)-974-6497 or margaret.shaw@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the South-Central Waterfront Advisory Board, please contact Margaret Shaw at the Economic Development Department, at (512)-974-6497 or margaret.shaw@austintexas.gov.
SOUTH-CENTRAL WATERFRONT ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 20, 2023, AT 6:00PM The South Central Waterfront Advisory Board Convened in a Regular Meeting on January 19th at the Permitting and Development Center Room 1401, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752 Chair J. Stephenson called the Meeting to order at 6:04 pm BOARD MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Jim Stephenson, Chair Felicity Maxwell, Vice Chair (Remote) Isaac Cohen, Board Member (Remote) David Sullivan, Board Member Julia Woods, Board Member (Remote) EX OFFICO MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Dewitt Peart, Downtown Austin Alliance (Remote) Hopie Martinez, City of Austin Office of Real Estate Services STAFF IN ATTENDANCE: Aaron D. Jenkins Margaret Shaw APPROVAL OF MINUTES BRIEFINGS 1. The minutes from the Regular Meeting of October 16, 2023, were approved on Board Member D. Sullivan motion, Vice Chair F. Maxwell seconded the motion on a vote of (5-0). 2. Laura Dierenfield of the City of Austin Transportation & Public Works Department and Jana McCann of McCann Adams Studio, briefed the Board on the Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative a. No action was taken. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 3. Update from the Active Projects Working Group a. The Working Group will coordinate a date and time with the Planning Department to meet after the Thanksgiving Holiday FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 4. The following are future agenda items: a. Regulating Plan Update ADJOURNMENT Chair J. Stephenson adjourned the meeting 7:17pm
South Central Waterfront Advisory Board Update January 18, 2024 Content SCW Regulating Plan vs SCW Combining District + Density Bonus Program Density Bonus Calculator Density Map / Boundary Changes Timeline Current City of Austin Regulating Plans SCW Combining District + Density Bonus Program NBG and TOD Regulating Plan Regulations within CoA Regulating Plans are required and do not function as density bonuses. • Optional program. • The SCW becomes a Combining District with ensuing zoning changes that allows applicants to utilize the density bonus program. 3 3 Density Bonus Calculator Several elements of the bonus program are subject to change pending further review and feedback. Designed to calculate the total fee-in-lieu amount associated with the desired bonus area. Pending further internal review, this fee will be divided into several fees-in-lieu for Housing, Parks, and Other Infrastructure. Overall fee amount is subject to change pending consultant review. 4 Density Bonus Calculator An estimated number of on-site affordable units (at 60% MFI) is provided by the calculator. Provides the value of on-site community benefits to be provided to achieve the desired bonus. 5 Density Bonus Calculator For 3:1 FAR, 5% of housing must be affordable at 60% MFI. For for-sale units, a fee-in-lieu equivalent will apply (cost currently being modeled). For non-residential development under 3:1, a non-residential fee shall apply per square foot of development (cost currently being modeled). 6 Density Bonus Calculator 70% of the bonus area above 3:1 FAR must be achieved through fees-in-lieu from which certain dedications (such as on-site affordable housing and parkland) may be removed. – For non-residential development, a non-residential fee shall apply per square foot of bonus area (cost currently being modeled). – For residential development, a residential fee shall apply per square foot of bonus area (cost currently being modeled). 7 Density Bonus Calculator 30% of the bonus area above 3:1 FAR must be achieved through on-site community benefits. 8 Density Map / Boundary Changes 3/16mi buffer from SF 1/16mi buffer from SF 9 Timeline Jan – Feb Staff finalize draft (Jan/ early Feb) Public Comment (Feb 7 – Mar 4) Public Meetings (Mid-late February) March April May Staff incorporates feedback Review / Adoption (April/May) 10 Thank You
PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN TO BE HELD AT HACA Central Office, 1124 S. Interstate Highway 35 To attend the meeting via ZOOM: dial: 1 346 248 779 Meeting ID: 848 9529 9108 Passcode: 063162 Austin, TX (512.477.4488) Thursday, January 18, 2024 12:00 PM CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM Pledge of Allegiance Citywide Advisory Board Update CONSENT AGENDA Public Communication (Note: There will be a three-minute time limitation) Items on the Consent Agenda may be removed at the request of any Commissioner and considered at another appropriate time on this agenda. Placement on the Consent Agenda does not limit the possibility of any presentation, discussion, or action at this meeting. Under no circumstances does the Consent Agenda alter any requirements under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, Texas Open Meetings Act. 1. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on December 15, 2023 CONSENT ITEMS ACTION ITEMS 2. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding Resolution No. 02827: Awarding a renewal contract for Agency Wide Ground Maintenance Services HACA-19-P-0234 3. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding Resolution No. 02826: Awarding a Renewal Contract for Agency Wide Trash Disposal & Recycling Services EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board may go into Executive Session (close its meeting to the public) Pursuant to: a. 551.071, Texas Gov't Code, consultations with Attorney regarding legal advice, pending or contemplated litigation; or a settlement offer; b. 551.072, Texas Gov't Code, discussion about the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; c. 551.074, Texas Gov't Code, discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. d. 551.087, Texas Gov't Code, discuss certain economic development negotiations. If there is an Executive Session, the Board will return to Open Session for discussion, consideration and possible action of matters discussed in Executive Session. REPORTS - The Board will receive program updates from the President/CEO and other senior staff. OPEN SESSION ADJOURNMENT "Pursuant to 30.06, Penal Code, (trespass by holder of license with a concealed handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not attend this meeting with a concealed handgun." "Pursuant to …
REVISED PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN TO BE HELD AT HACA Central Office, 1124 S. Interstate Highway 35 To attend the meeting via ZOOM: dial: 1 346 248 779 Meeting ID: 848 9529 9108 Passcode: 063162 Austin, TX (512.477.4488) Thursday, January 18, 2024 11:00 AM CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM Pledge of Allegiance Citywide Advisory Board Update CONSENT AGENDA Public Communication (Note: There will be a three-minute time limitation) Items on the Consent Agenda may be removed at the request of any Commissioner and considered at another appropriate time on this agenda. Placement on the Consent Agenda does not limit the possibility of any presentation, discussion, or action at this meeting. Under no circumstances does the Consent Agenda alter any requirements under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, Texas Open Meetings Act. 1. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on December 15, 2023 CONSENT ITEMS ACTION ITEMS 2. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding Resolution No. 02827: Awarding a renewal contract for Agency Wide Ground Maintenance Services HACA-19-P-0234 3. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding Resolution No. 02826: Awarding a Renewal Contract for Agency Wide Trash Disposal & Recycling Services EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board may go into Executive Session (close its meeting to the public) Pursuant to: a. 551.071, Texas Gov't Code, consultations with Attorney regarding legal advice, pending or contemplated litigation; or a settlement offer; b. 551.072, Texas Gov't Code, discussion about the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; c. 551.074, Texas Gov't Code, discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. d. 551.087, Texas Gov't Code, discuss certain economic development negotiations. If there is an Executive Session, the Board will return to Open Session for discussion, consideration and possible action of matters discussed in Executive Session. REPORTS - The Board will receive program updates from the President/CEO and other senior staff. OPEN SESSION ADJOURNMENT "Pursuant to 30.06, Penal Code, (trespass by holder of license with a concealed handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not attend this meeting with a concealed handgun." "Pursuant …
PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR BOARD MEETING SOUTHWEST HOUSING COMPLIANCE CORPORATION TO BE HELD AT HACA Central Office, 1124 S. Interstate Highway 35 To attend the meeting via ZOOM: dial: 1 346 248 779 Meeting ID: 848 9529 9108 Passcode: 063162 Austin, TX (512.477.4488) Thursday, January 18, 2024 12:00 PM CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM CONSENT AGENDA Public Communication (Note: There will be a three-minute time limitation) Items on the Consent Agenda may be removed at the request of any Commissioner and considered at another appropriate time on this agenda. Placement on the Consent Agenda does not limit the possibility of any presentation, discussion, or action at this meeting. Under no circumstances does the Consent Agenda alter any requirements under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, Texas Open Meetings Act. 1. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on August 17, 2023 CONSENT ITEMS EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board may go into Executive Session (close its meeting to the public) Pursuant to: a. 551.071, Texas Gov't Code, consultations with Attorney regarding legal advice, pending or contemplated litigation; or a settlement offer; b. 551.072, Texas Gov't Code, discussion about the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; c. 551.074, Texas Gov't Code, discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. d. 551.087, Texas Gov't Code, discuss certain economic development negotiations. OPEN SESSION If there is an Executive Session, the Board will return to Open Session for discussion, consideration and possible action of matters discussed in Executive Session. REPORTS - The Board will receive program updates from the President/CEO and other senior staff. ADJOURNMENT "Pursuant to 30.06, Penal Code, (trespass by holder of license with a concealed handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not attend this meeting with a concealed handgun." "Pursuant to 30.07, Penal Code (trespass by holder of license with an openly carried handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not attend this meeting with a handgun that is carried openly." "En virtud del 30.06, Codigo Penal, (traspaso titular de licencia con una pistola), una persona bajo el subcapitulo H, …
REVISED PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR BOARD MEETING SOUTHWEST HOUSING COMPLIANCE CORPORATION TO BE HELD AT HACA Central Office, 1124 S. Interstate Highway 35 To attend the meeting via ZOOM: dial: 1 346 248 779 Meeting ID: 848 9529 9108 Passcode: 063162 Austin, TX (512.477.4488) Thursday, January 18, 2024 11:00 AM CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM CONSENT AGENDA Public Communication (Note: There will be a three-minute time limitation) Items on the Consent Agenda may be removed at the request of any Commissioner and considered at another appropriate time on this agenda. Placement on the Consent Agenda does not limit the possibility of any presentation, discussion, or action at this meeting. Under no circumstances does the Consent Agenda alter any requirements under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, Texas Open Meetings Act. 1. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on August 17, 2023 CONSENT ITEMS EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board may go into Executive Session (close its meeting to the public) Pursuant to: a. 551.071, Texas Gov't Code, consultations with Attorney regarding legal advice, pending or contemplated litigation; or a settlement offer; b. 551.072, Texas Gov't Code, discussion about the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; c. 551.074, Texas Gov't Code, discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. d. 551.087, Texas Gov't Code, discuss certain economic development negotiations. OPEN SESSION If there is an Executive Session, the Board will return to Open Session for discussion, consideration and possible action of matters discussed in Executive Session. REPORTS - The Board will receive program updates from the President/CEO and other senior staff. ADJOURNMENT "Pursuant to 30.06, Penal Code, (trespass by holder of license with a concealed handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not attend this meeting with a concealed handgun." "Pursuant to 30.07, Penal Code (trespass by holder of license with an openly carried handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not attend this meeting with a handgun that is carried openly." "En virtud del 30.06, Codigo Penal, (traspaso titular de licencia con una pistola), una persona bajo el subcapitulo …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN FIREFIGHTERS’, POLICE OFFICERS’ AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL’S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 2024, 10:00 A.M. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT’S LEARNING AND RESEARCH CENTER 5202 E BEN WHITE, BLDG. 500 AUSTIN, TX 78741 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Matthew Chustz, 512-974-2859, Matthew.Chustz@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Jolsna Thomas, Chair Melissa Rogers Farah Ahmed, Vice Chair EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items): The Commission will announce it will go into closed session to receive advice from Legal Counsel, or to discuss matters of litigation and personnel matters pursuant to Texas Government Code (LGC) Chapter 551, Section 551.071 and Section 551.074. If necessary, the Commission will go into closed session, as permitted by law regarding any item on this agenda. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Special Called Meeting of December 11, 2023. Approve the amended minutes of the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Special Called Meeting of March 10, 2022. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Consider and act upon request to certify the 152nd Cadet Class Eligibility List for the Austin Police Department. Discussion and possible action regarding the requests of one or more Austin Fire Department candidates to the Commission to appoint three member boards per Texas Local Government Code section 143.022(c) for another mental or physical examination, as applicable. Discussion and possible action regarding the election of Chair of the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission in compliance with Commission rule 3.03. Discussion and possible action regarding the election of Vice Chair of the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission in compliance …
Commission Member Eyna Canales-Zarate MINUTES for Firefighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Personnel’s Civil Service Commission SPECIAL CALLED MEETING Thursday, March 10, 2022 The Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission convened in a Special Called Meeting on Thursday, March 10, 2022 at 5202 East Ben White Boulevard, Building 500, Austin TX 78741. Board Members in Attendance: Commission Vice Chair Farah Ahmed Staff in Attendance: Matthew Chustz, Acting Civil Service Administrator April Shaw, Municipal Civil Service Coordinator Michael Sullivan, Civil Service Coordinator Ann Skowronski, Assistant City Attorney CALL TO ORDER Civil Service Commission Chair Thomas Vice Chair Ahmed called the Commission Meeting to order at 10:02 a.m. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No members of the public signed up to speak on this item. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes from the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Special Called Meeting of February 14, 2022. The minutes from the Special Called Meeting of February 14, 2022 were approved on Commission Member Canales-Zarate’s motion, Commission Vice Chair Ahmed seconded, and the motion passed 2-0. 2. NEW BUSINESS 1 a. Discussion and possible action regarding the appointment of a physician, psychiatrist, or psychologist to examine a police officer and to submit a report to the commission, department head, and the police officer. Pursuant to Section 143.081 LGC and Rule 15.04 of the City of Austin Fire Fighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Personnel Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations. (Andrew Vera) Commission Member Canales-Zarate made a motion to approve the appointment of a physician, psychiatrist, or psychologist to examine a police officer pursuant to Chapter 143.081 LGC. Commission Vice Chair Ahmed seconded the motion. The motion was approved 2-0. 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Report from the Civil Service Office regarding exam processes, disciplinary hearings and fit for duty actions. Michael Sullivan, Civil Service Coordinator, and Matthew Chustz, Acting Civil Service Administrator, delivered the briefing to the Commission and no action was taken. b. Future Meetings Schedule. 4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Commission Member Canales-Zarate made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Commission Vice Chair Ahmed seconded the motion. The motion was approved on a 2-0 vote, and the meeting was adjourned at 10:14 am. 2
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MONDAY DECEMBER 11, 2023 MINUTES FOR THE CITY OF AUSTIN FIREFIGHTERS’, POLICE OFFICERS’ AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL’S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2023 The Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission convened in a Special Called Meeting on Monday, December 11, 2023, at 5202 East Ben White Boulevard, Building 500, Austin TX 78741. Commissioners in Attendance: Commission Chair Jolsna Thomas Commission Vice Chair Farah Ahmed Commissioner Melissa Rogers Staff in Attendance: Chris Coppola, Law Division Chief Nathan Brown, Assistant Director Matthew Chustz, Civil Service Manager Cyndi Gordon, Civil Service Coordinator CALL TO ORDER Chair Thomas called the meeting to order at 10:01 a.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Sarah Williams, Civil Service Coordinator Abby Varela, MCS Coordinator April Roberts, MCS Coordinator None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting of October 2, 2023. The minutes from the Regular Meeting of October 2, 2023, were approved on Commissioner Rogers’ motion, Chair Thomas’ second on a 2-0 vote. Vice Chair Ahmed was off the dais. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MONDAY DECEMBER 11, 2023 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Hear and rule on appeal(s) from the Austin Police Department Lieutenant written promotional examination administered on November 28, 2023, pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code Chapter 143.034 and Rule 7 of the City of Austin Fire Fighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations. Vice Chair Ahmed moved to approve the appeal of exam question 13 and accept all answers as correct. Commissioner Rogers seconded the motion. The motion to approve the appeal of question 13 and accept all answers was approved on a 3-0 vote. Vice Chair Ahmed moved to deny the appeal of exam question 45 and keep the answer as keyed. Commissioner Rogers seconded the motion. The motion to deny the appeal of question 45 was approved on a 3-0 vote. Vice Chair Ahmed moved to deny the appeal of exam question 81 and keep the answer as keyed. Commissioner Rogers seconded the motion. The motion to deny the appeal of question 81 was approved on a 3-0 vote. Vice Chair Ahmed moved to deny the appeal of exam question 90 and keep the answer as keyed. Commissioner Rogers seconded the motion. The motion to deny …
