Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board DACC Service and Data Overview Board Packet – September 20, 2024 Community Services Community Services Program (CS) – Participants fulfill community service hour requirements through public space cleaning, beautification projects, graffiti abatement, and working at DACC’s Edgar Fincher III Program Garden, which donates all food and eggs to local providers who feed the homeless community. o Number of Community Services Requests Completed FY 2024 (Oct. 2023 – Aug. 2024): 983 o Acreage of Work Completed FY 2024 (Oct. 2023 – Aug. 2024): 25.39 Violet KeepSafe Storage Program (VKS) – Free storage located downtown with secure bins to store vital documents, family memories, clothing, bedding, and more. Operates 7:00am- 11:00am and 1:00pm-7:00pm, seven days a week. Program employs people with lived experience to improve service experience and create workforce opportunities. o Number of Active VKS Participants FY 2024 (Oct. 2023 – Aug. 2024): 616 o Number of Interactions with VKS Participants FY 2024 (Oct. 2023 – Aug. 2024): 24,390 Court Services Restorative justice and problem-solving court – Fine-only court with emphasis on alternative resolutions, and provides an immediate connection to onsite case managers, basic needs, and social service resources. DACC resolves Class C criminal offenses in catchment area, and Proposition B and State camping ban cases citywide. o Number of Cases Filed FY 2024 (Oct. 2023 – Aug. 2024): 2,778 o Number of Cases Docketed FY 2024 (Oct. 2023 – Aug. 2024): 6,579 Clinical Diversion Program (CDP) – Dedicated case managers serve people engaging in Court Services to improve connection to case management and social services, while also improving appearance and case completion rates. o Number of CDP Clients: FY 2024 (Oct. 2023 – Aug. 2024): 284 o Number of Cases Resolved through Participation in CDP: FY 2024 (Oct. 2023 – Aug. 2024): 436 DACC Mobile Court Pilot – This Pilot, initiated by Council Resolution 20230816-016, is intended to connect people in the community with solutions for resolving cases while providing immediate connection to services and resource navigation through case managers onsite. o Warrants Cleared during Mobile Court: FY 2024 (Oct. 2023 – Aug. 2024): 89 o Cases Docketed during Mobile Court: FY 2024 (Oct. 2023 – Aug. 2024): 135 Homeless Services Walk-in Case Management – Provides assistance obtaining identification documents and signing up for public benefits, access to …
Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board 2025 PROPOSED Meeting Schedule 3rd Friday/Monthly 8:00am-9:30am Friday, January 17, 2025 March 21, 2025 (SXSW week March 7-15th) (Spring break week March 17-21st) **Friday, March 7, 2025 **Friday, March 28, 2025 Friday, May 16, 2025 Friday, July 18, 2025 Friday, September 19, 2025 Friday, November 21, 2025 **Alternate meeting dates or times.
DACC ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES (20, SEPTEMBER 2024) DOWNTOWN AUSTIN COMMUNITY COURT ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 The DOWNTOWN AUSTIN COMMUNITY COURT ADVISORY BOARD convened in a REGULAR CALLED meeting on 20, SEPTEMBER 2024, at 505 BARTON SPRINGS RD in Austin, Texas. CALL TO ORDER Chair Lea Downey Gallatin called the DOWNTOWN AUSTIN COMMUNITY COURT ADVISORY BOARD Meeting to order at 8:12 a.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Lea Downey Gallatin, Mikaela Frissell, Kate Garza, and Katy Jo Muncie Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Vice-Chair Robin Sontheimer, Dr. Anu Kapadia, Nicole Golden 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 JULY 19, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of July 19, 2024, were approved on Board Member Kate Garza’s motion, Board Member Katy Jo Muncie second on an (7-0) vote. Board Member Roy Woody joined dais at 8:20am Prior to item #2 and #3, items #4 and #5 were addressed. 1 DACC ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES (20, SEPTEMBER 2024) DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. DACC Mobile Court Update and discussion on services provided and outcomes achieved - Robert Kingham, Court Administrator, DACC and Sarah Rodriguez, Business Process Specialist, DACC Budget update was provided, along with timeline and planning phase for the full implementation of Mobile Court and increase of site locations and frequency. Feedback gathered from Board on potential strategic partners for Mobile Court and other general input. 3. Status of DACC operational areas including performance measures and services delivered through Community Services, Court Services, Homeless Services and Support Services. (Downey Gallatin/Golden) – Robert Kingham, Court Administrator, DACC Summary provided for each service area within DACC. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Adopt meeting schedule for 2025 (Downey Gallatin/Sontheimer) – Robert Kingham, Court Administrator, DACC alternate date in 2025. on an (8-0) vote. Following some discussion, the board concluded that March 28th would serve as the Board Member Kate Garza’s motion to approve, Board Member Mikaela Frissell second 5. Elect a DACC Advisory Board Vice-Chair (Downey Gallatin/Sontheimer) Board Member Kate Garza’s motion to elect Dr. Anu Kapadia as Vice-Chair, Board Chair Lea Downey Gallatin second on an (8-0) vote. Board Member Kate Garza left dais at 8:45am. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 9:29am. The minutes were approved at the November 15, 2024, meeting on Board …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 The PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE convened in a SPECIAL CALLED meeting on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2024, at 1183 CHESTNUT AVE in Austin, TX. Chair Becker called the PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE Meeting to order at 12:02 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Lane Becker. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Nicole Merritt, Holly Reed (joined at 12:08 p.m.), Pedro Villalobos. Board Members Absent: Kim Taylor. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board Contracts and Concessions Committee on January 19, 2024. The minutes from the regular meeting of January 19, 2024, were approved on Chair Becker’s motion, Board Member Villalobos’ second, on a 3-0 vote. Board Member Reed off dais. Board Member Taylor absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 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, Contracts Management Supervisor II, Parks and Recreation Department gave a briefing and answered clarifying questions on the reasoning for the extensions, whether the extension will come back to the Parks Board. 2. 1 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD CONTRACTS AND CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 No action was taken on this item. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Presentation, discussion and refer to the Parks and Recreation Board a recommendation to Austin City Council to approve the inter local agreement between AISD and the City of Austin to provide culture and language revitalization programs. Michelle Rojas, Culture and Arts Education Manager, Parks and Recreation Department gave a presentation and answered questions on the reasoning for a one- year contract with five one-year extensions, the points of negotiation, and the impact to PARD budget. The motion to recommend to Austin City Council to approve the inter local agreement between AISD and the City of Austin to provide culture and language revitalization programs was approved on Board Member Villalobos’ motion, Board Member Reed’s second on a 4-0 vote. Board Member Taylor absent. FUTURE AGENDA ITEM None. Acting Chair Villalobos adjourned the meeting at 12:28 p.m. without objection. These minutes were approved at the November 15, 2024 Parks and Recreation Board Contracts and Concessions …
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 Austin, TX (512.477.4488) Thursday, September 19, 2024 12:00 PM CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM Pledge of Allegiance Citywide Advisory Board Update Employee of the Quarter 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 15, 2024 CONSENT ITEMS ACTION ITEMS 2. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action on Resolution No. 02861 by the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (the “Authority”) to take the following actions with regard to the Bridge at Austin City Lights (the “Development”) in Austin, Texas: (i) acquire the site of the Development; (ii) lease the Development site to the owner of the Development; and (iii) such other actions necessary or convenient to carry out this Resolution 3. Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02862: Approval of the adoption of the revised Housing Choice Voucher Program's Payment Standards 4. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02863 awarding a contract for cybersecurity services to Solis Security 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 …
PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE AUSTIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION TO BE HELD AT HACA Central Office, 1124 S. Interstate Highway 35 Austin, TX (512.477.4488) Thursday, September 19, 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. 2. 3. CONSENT ITEMS ACTION ITEMS Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on August 15, 2024 Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action on Resolution No. 00257 by the Board of Directors of Austin Affordable Housing Corporation (“AAHC”) authorizing AAHC to execute any and all documents, or take any other action, that is necessary or desirable to: (i) facilitate the acquisition of the Bridge at Austin City Lights (the “Development”), which consists of multifamily housing units and associated amenities in Austin, Texas to be ground- leased from the Housing Authority of the City of Austin; (ii) cause AAHC’s subsidiary limited liability company (the “Owner”) to own the Development; (iii) cause the Owner to enter into acquisition and development financing for the Development; and (iv) cause AAHC and/or the Owner to execute any such further documentation as necessary or desirable to allow the consummation of the transactions described herein. Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action on Resolution No. 00258 by the Board of Directors of Austin Affordable Housing Corporation (“AAHC”) authorizing AAHC to execute any and all documents, or take any other action, that is necessary or desirable to participate in the housing tax credit application for Bridge at Treeline 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, …
AUSTIN INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCE PLANNING COMMUNITY TASK FORCE September 19, 2024 --12:00pm Hybrid Special Called Meeting Waller Creek Center, Room 104 625 East 10th Street Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the BOARD/COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live For more information go to: Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by 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. The first 10 speakers to register will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns not on the agenda. To register, contact Emily Rafferty at emily.rafferty@austintexas.gov. The information required is the speaker’s name, item number(s) they wish to speak on if applicable, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). CURRENT TASK FORCE MEMBERS: Voting Members: Bill Moriarty Sarah Faust Hani Michel Perry Lorenz Madelline Mathis Todd Bartee Robert Mace, Vice Chair Paul DiFiore Vanessa Puig-Williams Jennifer Walker, Chair Ex Officio Non-Voting Members: Austin Water: Kevin Critendon Austin Energy: Kathleen Garrett Austin Resource Recovery: Donald Hardee Housing: Chase Bryan Office of Innovation: Daniel Culotta Office of Sustainability: Zach Baumer Parks and Recreation: Liana Kallivoka Watershed Protection: Ramesh Swaminathan AGENDA CALL TO ORDER – PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES September 10, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Review and approve the meeting minutes from the Regular Called Task Force meeting on 2. Presentation on revisions to the draft Water Forward 2024 plan report, including preliminary Colorado River Land Analysis recommendations 3. Presentation on water conservation program investment and marketing activities DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discuss and possibly make a recommendation regarding the draft Water Forward 2024 5. Discuss and possibly make a recommendation regarding the draft revised Drought 6. Discuss and possibly make a recommendation regarding the draft revised Water Plan Report Contingency Plan Conservation Plan FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURN 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 …
Presentation on revisions to the draft Water Forward 2024 plan report, including preliminary Colorado River Land Analysis recommendations September 19, 2024 Further Water Forward 2024 plan revisions 3 Further Revisions Presented in 9/10 meeting • Comparison of WF18 and WF24 strategies • Summary of strategy yields and costs To be discussed today • Draft 100 Year Adaptive Management Pathways • Additional information on Colorado River Land Analysis plan development Ongoing work • Editorial review, graphic design, etc. • Confirming plan alignment with WCP/DCP Draft 100 Year Adaptive Management Pathways Portfolio 6 in 2080 Adaptive pathways identify signposts that may prompt us to pursue different water management strategies in the very long-term future If Climate = historic If Climate = 2.6 (low severity) If Climate = 4.5 (medium severity) If Demand = Low If Demand = Med If Demand = High If Demand = Low If Supply = Med If Supply = Low, High If Supply = Low, Med If Supply = High If Supply = Med, High If Supply = Low If Demand = Med, High If Demand = Low If Supply = Low, Med If Supply High If Demand = High If Supply = Med If Supply = Low, High 4 6A 6A 6B 6B 6C 6C 6A 6B 6C 6B 6C 6B 6B 6C If Climate = 8.5 (high severity) If Demand = Med Draft 100 Year Adaptive Management Portfolios 5 Water Forward Strategies Water Conservation Strategies Utility-Side Water Loss Control Customer-Side Water Use Management Native & Efficient Landscaping Water Conservation Strategies Sub-Total Non-Potable Water Reuse Strategies Centralized Reclaimed Decentralized Reclaimed Onsite Reuse Non-Potable Reuse Strategies Sub-Total Potable Water Supply Strategies Aquifer Storage and Recovery Lake Walter E. Long (Decker) Off Channel Reservoir Indirect Potable Reuse Brackish Groundwater Desalination Additional Colorado River Basin-Independent Supply* Additional Colorado River Basin Supply** Water Supply Strategies Sub-Total Water Forward Strategies Overall Total Estimated Yield (Acre Feet per Year) Portfolio 6 2080 Portfolio 6A 2120 Portfolio 6B 2120 Portfolio 6C 2120 15,000 11,400 7,000 33,400 26,900 1,300 10,600 38,800 44,500 18,300 22,400 40,000 0 0 125,200 197,400 26,300 13,100 10,900 50,300 41,700 3,100 16,300 61,100 44,500 18,300 33,600 40,000 20,000 0 156,400 277,800 26,300 13,100 10,900 50,300 41,700 3,100 16,300 61,100 83,000 18,300 22,400 40,000 20,000 35,000 218,700 340,100 26,300 13,100 10,900 50,300 41,700 3,100 16,300 61,100 44,500 18,300 44,800 40,000 60,000 30,000 237,600 359,000 Current Supplies Colorado River …
Presentation on water conservation program investment and marketing activities 9/19/2024 Austin Water Conservation Program Investment Overview AW has a permanent Water Conservation Division of more than 20 staff members • Division addresses incentives, enforcement, inspections, and analysis • Additional staff are brought on during the annual irrigation season and during drought Ten staff members work on onsite water reuse and the engineering of the centralized reclaimed system, with many more maintaining and expanding the system Water loss mitigation activities are undertaken with a utility leak detection team, as well as a contracted leak detection firm AW Staffing Levels Austin Water Teams/Divisions Permanent Positions Temporary Positions Demand Reduction (Water Conservation Division) Total Enforcement & Compliance Customer Programs Research & Planning Reclaimed and Reuse Total Onsite Water Reuse Team Engineering Systems Planning Water Loss Total Data analysis Leak detection – Austin Water Leak detection – contracted staff 22 9 6 5 10 5 2 3 7.5 1 4 2.5 6 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 Note: Additional staff work on outreach to customers and to develop the water and reclaimed water systems. Water Conservation Division Comparison Utility Number of Permanent Staff Single Family Connections (TWDB, 2022) Positions per 50,000 Single Family Connections 27* 237,934 San Antonio Water System 224,266 Austin 281,331 Dallas 199,925 El Paso Fort Worth 264,888 *plus 4 temporary staff, ** plus 6 temporary staff 22** 12 8 5 5.7 4.9 2.1 2.0 0.9 Questions Conservation Communications & Outreach Update Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force September 19, 2024 Randi Jenkins, Assistant D irector, Customer Experience Geneva Guerrero, Public Information Program Manager Agenda Communications Overview Spring Quarter Activities: • Community Events and Outreach • Educational Programming • Advertising Campaigns • My ATX Water Leak Notifications • Social Media Engagement • Web Traffic Indicators Conservation Rebate Applications Community Events and Educational Outreach APRIL – JUNE: Fix A Leak Week Water Conservation Outreach at Utility Bill Payment Centers Water Conservation Lunch & Learns Water Forward Plan Virtual Session 13 Other Community Events 40 Dowser Dan Appearances TOTAL REACHED: 9,173 Advertising Campaigns APRIL – JUNE: WaterWise Landscapes Drought Stage Awareness Conservation Rebates Irrigation & Outdoor Watering Schedules Register for My ATX Water ~4 MILLION IMPRESSIONS My ATX Water Portal Campaign & Communications Robust communications plan still in action …
REVISED 9/17/24 Water Forward 2024 Plan, Ch. 4 "Planning for Uncertainty" Excerpt Colorado River Land Analysis Austin’s drinking water supply has benefited from a landscape of rural, largely working lands throughout the Highland Lakes’ watershed. However, land use in Texas is changing rapidly as the state’s population grows. According to Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute, the 20 counties in the lower Colorado basin have seen an 87% increase in population and the loss of over 108,000 acres of working lands since 1997. The working lands that remain are increasingly being subdivided into smaller and smaller parcels. These trends are likely to continue, emphasizing the need to plan for upstream water quality protection. Source Water Protection refers to the management of areas through which water travels and the regulation of activities on these lands to prevent pollution and contaminants from entering public drinking water sources. The quality and quantity of a city’s drinking water supply, as well as other water bodies used for recreational, environmental, and drainage purposes, can be influenced by both natural and human activities. One of the most effective ways to protect source water is to acquire land over which the water flows or to restrict development on such land through conservation easements or other mechanisms. These protections allow the land to continue acting as a natural filtration system for water as it enters water sources, preventing additional contaminants from development activities. Austin Water conducted the Colorado River Land Analysis to evaluate areas in the lower Colorado river basin upstream of Austin and rank land protection opportunities based on water supply and environmental factors. Water supply factors included stream flow, spring location, recharge zones, and location of undesirable features such as oil and gas wells. Environmental factors included vegetation, slope incline, impervious cover, protected land, and riparian and flood plain areas. This analysis was done with the use of geographic information systems (GIS) mapping tools to overlay these factors and identify priority areas. The results of this analysis are shown in the image below, with darker purple areas (680,000+ acres) indicating areas that contribute most significantly to water quality and quantity based on the evaluated factors. Further analysis and engagement is necessary to define specific conservation priorities and levels of investment for Colorado River protection. Austin Water will engage community stakeholders, the Watershed Protection Department, and other partners in further refining this analysis. This will involve identification of …
9/19/2024 Revised Water Conservation Plan Excerpt: TABLE 13. PROJECTED ADDITIONAL YIELDS FROM FUTURE WATER USE AND LOSS ACTIVITIES Activity 2029 Annual Yield (acre feet) 2034 Annual Yield (acre feet) Commercial conservation incentives New single family landscape transformation My ATX Water Residential customer water saving opportunities Commercial customer engagement and water saving opportunities Customer irrigation engagement Water use benchmarking Water use budgeting Reclaimed and reuse Water Centralized reclaimed Decentralized reclaimed Onsite water reuse Public outreach and marketing Utility side water loss control 2,240 181 652 165 192 574 24 0 880 0 880 -2 Total yields 5,875 17,219 1Benchmarking savings are anticipated to be supplanted by the implementation of water use budgeting. 2Activities that are widely recognized as water-savings measures that promote all other activities that cannot be quantified at time of the adoption of the Water Conservation Plan. 366 1,457 345 432 703 01 2,424 4,680 3,940 80 2,260 -2 1
AUSTIN INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCE PLANNING COMMUNITY TASK FORCE SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES Thursday, September 19, 2024 The Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force convened in a Special Called Meeting on September 19, 2024, with Social Distancing Modifications. Chair WALKER called the meeting to order at 12:05 pm. Members in Attendance: Jennifer Walker, Chair Madelline Mathis Ex-Officio Members in Attendance: Chase Bryan Kevin Critendon Members in Attendance Remotely: Bill Moriarty Paul DiFiore Perry Lorenz Hani Michel Sarah Faust Austin Water Staff: Shay Ralls Roalson Teresa Lutes Kevin Kluge Marisa Flores Gonzalez Emily Rafferty Fatima Wahid Young-Hoon Jin Joseph Gonzales Sherri Kuhl Justin Bates Brandon Niese Randi Jackson Matt Cullen Geneva Guerrero Richard Hoffpauir 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 Others in Attendance: Qiwen Zhang, Plummer Brigit Buff, Plummer Tanzia Karim, Save Our Springs Alliance Susan Hoover, Circle C Landscape Frank Davis, Hill Country Conservancy PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. Susan Hoover gave a public comment in-person. 2. Tanzia Karim gave a public comment in-person. 3. Frank Davis gave a public comment remotely. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the meeting minutes from the regular called September 10, 2024, Task Force meeting. The minutes from the September 10th, meeting were approved on Member MATHIS’ motion and Member MICHEL’s second on an 7-0 vote. STAFF BRIEFINGS, PRESENTATIONS, AND/OR REPORTS 2. Presentation on revisions to the draft Water Forward 2024 plan report, including preliminary Colorado River Land Analysis recommendations The presentation was made by Marisa Flores Gonzalez, Program Manager III, Sherri Kuhl, Environmental Resource Officer, and Justin Bates, Environmental Conservation Division Manager, Austin Water. 3. Presentation on water conservation program investment and marketing activities The presentation was made by Kevin Kluge, Division Manager, Water Conservation, Randi Jenkins, Assistant Director, and Geneva Guerrero, Public Information & Marketing Program Manager, Austin Water. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discuss and possibly make a recommendation regarding the draft Water Forward 2024 Plan Report 5. Discuss and possibly make a …
Regular Called Meeting of the Economic Prosperity Commission Wednesday, September 18, 2024, 6:30pm City Hall, Boards & Commissions Room 1101 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas Some members of the Economic Prosperity 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 Cesar Garza and Stephanie Calderon at the Economic Development Department: cesar.garza@austintexas.gov and stephanie.calderon@austintexas.gov or 512-974-8055 (Cesar Garza). CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: • Laura Dixon, Mayor (Watson) • Christiana Ponder, District 1 (Harper- Madison) • Ofelia Zapata, District 2 (Fuentes) • Raquel Valdez Sanchez, District 3 • Michael Nahas, Chair, District 4 (Velasquez) (Vela) • Rodrigo Cantu, District 5 (R. Alter) AGENDA • Amy Rister, District 6 (Kelly) • Amy Noel, District 7 (Pool) • Luis Osta Lugo, Vice Chair, District 8 • Aaron Gonzales, District 9 (Qadri) • Kelsey Hitchingham, District 10 (A. (Ellis) Alter) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Economic Prosperity Commission Regular Called Meeting on August 21, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 5. 6. Presentation by Stacy Schmitt, Senior Vice President of Communication & External Affairs, Opportunity Austin, informing the commission about her organization’s work in strengthening the local economy. Discussion regarding action taken at the most recent Joint Sustainability Committee meeting as it relates to the Economic Prosperity Commission. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 4. Update from the Global Business Expansion working group regarding prospective speakers, research on Texas Local Government Code Chapter 380, and other relevant matters. Update from the Redevelopment working group regarding its research on the Colony Park redevelopment plan and other relevant matters. Update from the Small Business working group regarding the group’s research of other cities’ programs and other relevant matters. 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 …
1. ECONOMIC PROSPERITY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, August 21, 2024 The Economic Prosperity Commission convened in a REGULAR CALLED meeting on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at 301 W. 2nd Street, Room 1101, Austin, Texas. Chair Michael Nahas called the Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting to order at 6:34 p.m. • Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance in Person: Amy Rister (6), Raquel Valdez Sanchez (3), Michael Nahas (4), Rodrigo Cantu (5) • Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Christiana Ponder (1), Kelsey Hitchingham (10), Luis Osta Lugo (8), Amy Noel (7) • Absent: Laura Dixon (Mayor), Aaron Gonzales (9) • Vacancy: District 2 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Economic Prosperity Commission Regular Called Meeting on July 17, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of July 17, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Hitchingham’s motion, Vice Chair Osta Lugo’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Laura Dixon (Mayor) and Aaron Gonzales (9) were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation by Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Director of the City of Austin Economic Development Department, on the City’s August budget process and on the department’s Global Business Expansion, Small Business, Cultural Arts, Music and Entertainment, Workforce and Childcare, and Support Service divisions. Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Director of the Economic Development Department, and Anthony Segura, Deputy Director, provided a multifaceted overview of the department and how it leads with equity in its work today. 1 Discuss whom commissioners could invite to present on topics related to commission business or working groups at the September 18, 2024 meeting. Discussion was held. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 4. Update from the Global Business Expansion working group regarding the group’s next meeting date, expectations for the group’s September 2024 report, and relevant matters. Update given by Commissioner Rister. Update from the Redevelopment working group regarding the group’s next meeting date, expectations for the group’s September 2024 report, and relevant matters. Update given by Commissioner Osta Lugo. Update from the Small Business working group regarding the group’s next meeting date, expectations for the group’s September 2024 report, and relevant matters. Update given by Commissioner Valdez Sanchez. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Joint Sustainability Committee update from Commissioner Amy Noel, Economic Prosperity Commission representative on the City of Austin Joint Sustainability Committee. Chair Nahas adjourned the meeting at 7:57 p.m. without objection. ********** These minutes were approved at the DATE meeting on BOARD MEMBER’s motion, BOARD MEMBER second on a (vote …
REGULAR MEETING of the COMMISSION ON VETERAN AFFAIRS Wednesday, Sep 18, 2024 7:00 PM – Adjournment City of Austin Permitting & Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Room 1401/1402 Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Commission on Veteran Affairs may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by 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 comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, email the board liaison at Jesus.Simental@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Michael Mcinerney, Chair Amber Schleuning, Vice Chair Christopher Wilson William Dahlstrom Maria Brown-Spence Armando Gonzales Patrick Bissett Mark Balch Philip Reichert Curtis Wyman CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES 21, 2024. AGENDA 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Veteran Affairs Regular Meeting of August 2. Staff briefing regarding announcement of vacancy of district 10 seat on the commission. STAFF BRIEFINGS DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation and discussion by Paul Bernal, Chief Operating Officer from American GI Forum on what services they provide, pending projects, and future plans. 4. Presentation and discussion by Gustavo Ramirez from the University of Texas at Austin and on student veteran needs and how the commission can support student veterans in Austin. 5. Presentation and discussion by Strider Johnson from St. Edward's University on student veteran needs and how the commission can support student veterans in Austin. 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 Jesus Simental at (512) 974-7742 or jesus.simental@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
Meeting of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee September 18, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. Permitting and Development Center (PDC) – Room #2103 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee may be participating in the video conference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by 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. To at 512-974-7288 or email Jordan.Feldman@austintexas.gov. Jordan Feldman, the board call or register, liaison, CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS Alejandra Flores (Chair) Claire Hempel (Vice-Chair) Greg Anderson Awais Azhar Betsy Greenberg Felicity Maxwell Lonny Stern CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers signed up prior to commencement of the meeting will be allowed to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the June 18, 2024, meeting minutes. 1 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. C20-2024-017 Planned Development Area 2 (PDA2) & Density Bonus for Commercial Highway & Industrial Zones. Discussion and possible action to recommend amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create a Planned Development Area 2 Combining District and a Density Bonus for Commercial Highway and Industrial zones Combining District that includes granting additional heights and residential uses in exchange for providing income restricted units or a fee-in-lieu. City Staff: Alan Pani, Planning Department, (512) 974-8084, alan.pani@austintexas.gov. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discuss Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee 2024 Annual Review and Work Plan. 4. Update on Active and Upcoming Code Amendments. City Staff: Jordan Feldman, Planning Department, (512) 974-7228, Jordan.Feldman@austintexas.gov; Paul Ray Books, Planning Department, (512) 974-3173, Paul.Books@austintexas.gov. 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 before the meeting date. Please call Jordan Feldman at 512-974-7228 or Jordan.Feldman@austintexas.gov, for additional information; the City receives and accepts Video Relay Service (VRS) calls from people who are Deaf or hard-of-hearing. For more information on the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee, please contact Jordan Feldman at 512-974-7228 or Jordan.Feldman@austintexas.gov 2
Regular Called Meeting of the Bond Oversight Commission September 18, 2024, 2:00 P.M to 4:00 P.M Austin City Hall, Boards & Commissions Room 1101 301 W 2nd Street, Austin TX 78701 Some members of the BOARD/COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Nicole Hernandez, 512-974-7644, nicole.hernandez@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Charles Curry, Chair John McNabb, Vice Chair Ramiro Diaz JC Dwyer Kenneth Standley Stephen Gonzalez Edward McHorse Francoise Luca Nicole Wren Santiago Rodriguez AGENDA CALL TO ORDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES August 21, 2024. 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. Approval of the minutes of the Regular meeting of the Bond Oversight Commission on Staff Briefings DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Staff Briefing by the Emergency Medical Services Department and the Austin Fire Department on Public Bond Projects 3. Discussion update from Capital Delivery Services regarding the Project Management Information System 4. Discussion of the Bond Election Advisory Task Force approved by City Council and its input on Task Force Reports and Recommendations DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Emergency Office Election(s) 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 Nicole Hernandez, Capital Delivery Department, at 512-974-7644, for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Bond Oversight Commission, please contact Nicole Hernandez at 512-974-7644.
