From: To: Subject: Date: noreply@coadigital.onbehalfof.austintexas.gov on behalf of City of Austin Rivera, Andrew Proposed changes to zoning compatibility and parking standards Monday, November 7, 2022 12:44:26 PM This message is from Brian Pape. [ Andrew, I would like the following commentary passed along to the members of the Planning Commission before their hearing tomorrow, Election Day, at 6pm regarding the proposed changes to zoning compatibility and parking. I would like to address the commission myself but have already planned to help get people to the polls on Tuesday. Please make certain my comments get to them. Thank you! If I was able to attend the hearing scheduled for 6pm on Election Day, I would say this to all of you: WHEN YOU WEAKEN COMPATIBILITY AND PARKING STANDARDS THAT HAVE BEEN ON THE BOOKS FOR DECADES YOU ARE ILLEGALLY TAKING MONETARY VALUE FROM EXISTING PROPERTY OWNERS (EPO)! How - you might ask? WHEN an adjacent property is permitted to build taller and closer to an EPO and the result takes away privacy and/or permanently alters the look, feel and desirability of the EPO’s home. WHEN a lack of adequate, nearby parking for other properties causes the street an EPO lives on to become constantly crowded with parked cars and congested with vehicular traffic. WHEN a quiet, mostly SFR street or area transforms over several years into a predominantly multi-family street/area with inadequate parking and without adequate infrastructure like sidewalks, street widths, shade, traffic control. WHEN an adjacent property is permitted to build higher and closer to an EPO and permanently changes the shading, natural lighting, rainfall, breeze patterns of the EPO’s landscaping/yard. Ask any non-biased residential real estate professional about each of these “WHENS” and they will tell you that each and every one decreases an existing properties value. In a fully built-out neighborhood/area, you CANNOT CHANGE ZONING WITHOUT TAKING VALUE FROM ONE PROPERTY AND TRANSFERRING IT TO ANOTHER. Do not delude yourself into thinking that you can change existing zoning compatibility and parking standards without changing property values. You are hurting some and enriching others and nobody appointed you to do that! From: To: Subject: Date: noreply@coadigital.onbehalfof.austintexas.gov on behalf of City of Austin Rivera, Andrew Proposed changes to zoning compatibility and parking standards Monday, November 7, 2022 12:44:26 PM This message is from Brian Pape. [ Andrew, I would like the following commentary passed along to the members of the …
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20220811-22 Date: November 8, 2022 Subject: Residential in Commercial Code Amendment Motioned By: Commissioner Azhar Recommendation Approve Staff’s recommendation related to amending Title 25 of the City Code to create an affordable housing bonus program and include the following amendments: Seconded By: Commissioner Thompson 1. Ensure that there is no 500 ft highway buffer in ordinance applicability. The ordinance must be applied with the 500 ft foot buffer and if needed, we recommend that council give direction to further study the issue. 2. Require Pedestrian-Oriented Commercial Spaces for a certain portion of the ground floor at the edge of the property fronting a transit corridor, including dimensional requirements and allowable commercial uses from the VMU ordinance. 3. Prohibit Type 2 and Type 3 STR. (This would be consistent with the compatibility ordinance as well) 4. Remove certain lease requirements from ordinance as indicated in proposed text change. Start a process to assess what lease requirements should be included in all density bonuses, including a stakeholder engagement process. Once we have identified a clear list of items that will support tenants and ensure bonus participation, we should make those changes across all density bonus programs. 5. Add advanced design standards from the VMU program. 6. Provide an incentive for ground floor retail by increasing height of the first level by 5 to 10 feet to accommodate a higher ceiling on the first floor. 7. Remove MU standards and replace with standards from the VMU program. Vote : 11-0 For: Chair Shaw, Vice-Chair Hempel and Commissioners Anderson, Azhar, Cox, Flores, Howard, Llanes Pulido, Mushtaler, Shieh and Thompson 1 of 2 Absent: Commissioner Schneider One vacancy on the dais (District 2) Attest: Andrew D. Rivera Planning Commission Staff Liaison 2 of 2
REGULAR MEETING of the ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL Monday, November 7, 2022, at 6:00 PM Virtual Meeting Members of the ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL will be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed remotely via videoconference 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 Curt Gettman at curt.gettman@austintexas.gov or 512-974-9310. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Tammie Rubin–Chair, Jacob Villanueva –Vice Chair, Acia Gray–Arts Commission Liaison, Sarah Carr, Stephanie Lemmo, J Muzacz CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Art in Public Places Panel Regular Meeting on September 12, 2022. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. Discussion of Chair’s Report Discussion of Arts Commission Liaison Report DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. DISCUSSION: Review artist Brian Joseph’s Mid-Design for the Austin Convention Center Warehouse AIPP Project 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. ACTION: Approve artist Xavier Schipani’s Final Design for the AFD Lockeroom - Phase 6 AFD 32 & 10 AIPP Projects ACTION: Approve the Recommended Artist for the East Martin Luther King Boulevard Corridor Construction Program AIPP project STAFF BRIEFINGS Collection Manager Update – Frank Wick Project Manager Updates AIPP Program Manager Update – Constance Y. White a. Guidelines ordinance working group FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS at the Curt Gettman Economic Department, Development 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 at contact curt.gettman@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Art in Public Places Panel, please contact Program Manager Constance White at (constance.white@austintexas.gov).
REGULAR MEETING of the MUSIC COMMISSION NOVEMBER 7, 2022, 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 Kim McCarson, 512-974-7963, Kimberly.McCarson@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Anne-Charlotte Patterson – Chair, Nagavalli Medicharla - Vice Chair, Oren Rosenthal – Secretary, Graham Reynolds – Parliamentarian, Gavin Garcia, Lauryn Gould, Christopher Limon, Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Patrice Pike, Scott Strickland, Stuart Sullivan AGENDA CALL TO ORDER MUSICAL PERFORMANCE Kevin Flatt 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 Approve the minutes of the Music Commission Meeting on October 3, 2022. 1. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and possible action following Visit Austin staff presentation on marketing. Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Discussion and possible action on musician loading zones and affordable parking following update from Jason Redfern, Parking Enterprise Manager, Austin Transportation Department. Discussion and possible action on musician loading and unloading fee including consideration of existing City resources. Discussion and possible action following update by Anne Gatling Haynes, Chief Transaction Officer, Austin Economic Development Corporation, on the Cultural Trust. Discussion and possible action following Circuit of the Americas Disability Task Force Discussion and possible action following update on the Request for Qualifications update. process for the Live Music Fund. 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 Kim McCarson at the Economic Development Department, at 512-974-7963, Kimberly.McCarson@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas …
1. REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION November 7, 2022, 4 PM 301 West 2nd Street – Boards and Commissions Room 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: Rebecca Bernhardt, Chair John Kiracofe Kathleen Hausenfluck Michael Sierra-Arévalo AGENDA Nelly Paulina Ramirez, Vice Chair Rebecca Webber Cory Hall-Martin Rebecca Gonzales CALL TO ORDER 4:00pm–4:05pm PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 4:05pm–4:15pm (from speakers signed up to speak) 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 4:15 pm–4:20pm Approve the minutes of the PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING on October 3, 2022. 2. 3. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin Fire Department, 4:20pm-4:40pm Rob Vires, Chief of Staff, Austin Fire Department - Discussion and possible action on the gun violence prevention efforts by Travis County and the City of Austin, 4:40pm-5:10pm - Travis County District Attorney Garza or a representative from the Travis County Commissioners Court - Jeff Greenwalt, Assistant Chief, Austin Police Department 4. Discussion and possible action Opioid Use Disorder Support Program and/or the Buprenorphine Bridge Program, 5:10pm-5:35pm - Blake Hardy, Commander, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services 5. Discussion and possible action on a comparison of first responder salaries and benefits between Austin Police Department, Austin Fire Department and Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services, 5:35pm – 5:50pm - Jason Staniszewski, Assistant Chief, Austin Police Department - Rob Vires, Chief of Staff, Austin Fire Department - Teresa Gardner, Chief of Staff, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services - Selena Xie, President, Austin Emergency Medical Services Association - Jordan Malone, Medic, Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 5:50pm—5:55pm ADJOURNMENT 5:55pm—6:00pm The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN FIREFIGHTERS’, POLICE OFFICERS’ AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL’S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2022, 11:00 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 VACANT 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes from the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting of October 3, 2022. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Hear and rule on appeal(s) from the 2022 Clinical Specialist - Field written promotional examination administered on October 18, 2022, pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code Chapter 143.034, Article 12 of the Agreement between the City of Austin and the Austin EMS Association and Rule 7 of the City of Austin Fire Fighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations. 3. Discussion and possible action to have Fire Specialist Michael LaMure name stricken from the 2021 Promotional Eligibility List for the rank of Fire Lieutenant, Pursuant to Civil Service Commission Rule 7.21. 4. Discussion and possible action regarding future meeting dates and times. 5. Report from the Civil Service Office regarding exam processes, disciplinary hearings and STAFF BRIEFINGS fitness-for-duty actions. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance …
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2022 The PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR CALLED MEETING on 3rd OCTOBER, 2022 at 301 WEST 2nd STREET – Boards and Commissions Room in Austin, Texas Chair Bernhardt called the Public Safety Commission Meeting to order at 4:32p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Rebecca Bernhardt, Chair Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Nelly Ramirez, Vice Chair Kathleen Hausenfluck John Kiracofe Cory Hall-Martin Rebecca Gonzales Rebecca Webber Absent: Michael Sierra-Arevalo PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING on September 13, 2022. Commissioner Kirakofe motioned to approve and Commissioner Hausenfluck seconded. Chair Bernhardt called for a vote to approve the minutes from the meeting of September 13, 2022. 1 Minutes were approved with Voting: Yes: 6 Commissioners Bernhardt, Ramirez, Hall-Martin, Gonzales, Hausenfluck , Kiracofe Abstain: Commissioner Webber Absent: Commissioner Sierra-Arevalo No: Zero DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Public Safety Quarterly Report – Austin Police Department Jason Matson- Research & Planning Division, APD Crime Rates in Austin: • Crimes against Persons-Overall 6% decrease in violent crimes • Crimes against Property- Overall 8% decrease - leading areas contributing to decline are theft from building and theft from coin-operated machine • Crimes against Society- Overall 16% increase- leading areas contributing to increase are drug violation crimes and weapons crimes Case Clearance in Austin: • Mr. Matson acknowledged that we are in the process of revamping the case clearance guidelines with the Public Safety Commission. He provided a general overview of case clearances for past quarter. • Crimes against Person- 833 cases cleared • Crimes against Property- 443 cases cleared • Crimes Against Society- 597 cases cleared • Prosecution declinations- 21out of142 weapons cases were not prosecuted Response times: Overtime: • Slight decrease (positive outcome) but still well above Citywide target of 8 minutes 24 seconds for response times • Averaged mid to high10 minute response time range this quarter • Approved OT budget was $5.8 million for fiscal year • Actual OT expenditure was $21.34 million (285% over budgeted amount) • Steady increase in OT expenditure over past several fiscal years (anomaly was FY20) o Likely to continue for some time as APD continues to address staffing shortage Personnel Costs: • Slightly less spent than authorized in budget due to vacancy rate • $335 million authorized budget • $318.1 million spent Sworn Staffing Levels: …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Public Safety Commission Recommendation Number: 20221107-005 Motioned by Commissioner Rebecca Webber Seconded by Commissioner Rebecca Gonzales Subject: Austin should provide sworn personnel at Austin-Travis County EMS with pay and benefits equal to sworn staff at the Austin Fire Department and the Austin Police Department. Recommendation: The Public Safety Commission recommends that the City Council direct the City Manager’s Office to provide ATCEMS medics with pay equality compared to the other sworn public safety agencies. The City Council should also direct the City Manager’s Office to look for ways to compensate their pension so it comes closer to aligning with the other sworn public safety agencies. Finally, the City Council should direct the City Manager’s Office to provide pay for paramedic school since it is a promotion requirement. WHEREAS, EMS continues to be short staffed. EMS is 23% short staffed, APD is 10% short staffed, and AFD is 8% short staffed. WHEREAS, the difference in salary increases between medics and firefighters and police officers throughout the pay scale. Medics are paid an average of 30% less than police officers and 22% less than firefighters throughout their first ten years. ATCEMS AFD APD Salary Year 1 $51,480 $60,053 $62,895 Salary Year 5 $56,207 $71,125 $77,900 Salary Year 10 $64,373 $78,414 $83,351 WHEREAS, medics are required to work up to 44 years before retiring while firefighters and police officers can retire after 25 years of service. WHEREAS, the police department and fire department pay their sworn personnel for all requirements for promotion and only in the EMS department do medics have to volunteer their time to go to paramedic school which is required for promotion. WHEREAS, one of the justifications for compensating police and firefighters at a higher rate than EMS, that police and fire fighters face substantially higher risks of injury and death on the job, has never been accurate. Historically, EMS workers die at a rate of 12.7 fatalities per 100,000, police at a rate of 14.2 per 100,000, and firefighters at a rate of 16.5 per 100,000; WHEREAS Austin paramedics have increased their responsibilities in the last three years through opioid epidemic response; homelessness response; mental health response; advanced clinical practice including whole blood in the field, finger thoracotomies; in addition to COVID19 response. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RECOMMENDED BY THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN THAT: • The Public Safety Commission recommends that the …
Public Safety Commission November 7, 2022 Agenda item: “Comparison of Austin first responder salaries and benefits. How significant are the inequities?” Sponsors: Rebecca Webber and ________________ ATCEMS AFD APD $51,480 $56,207 $64,373 Salary year 1 Salary year 5 Salary year 10 Besides high school graduation (or equivalent), are there any other requirements for hiring? $ $ $ Valid Texas Class “C” Driver License. Texas Department of State Health Services certification as an Emergency Medical Technician‐Basic (EMT‐B) or higher. Austin‐Travis County OMD Credentialed at the Emergency Medical Technician‐ Basic (EMT‐B/PL2) level within nine (9) months from the date of hire. 30 years (Cadet Class 0722) Employees are not paid to participate in the Paramedic Certification Program. Contract language states in part, “Participation in the Certification Program is voluntary and shall not Average age of last cadet class In order to fulfill requirements for promotion, are getting these requirements paid time? EX. To promote to Clinical Specialist in EMS, are $ $ $ medics paid to go to paramedic school? In order to be a driver in AFD, are firefighters paid to be in the class? Years of service required to be eligible for pension Pension multiplier Hours in work week be counted as on‐duty regular hours. A participating Medic shall not be compensated for time spent outside of on‐ duty regular work hours in connection with the Certification Program.” Group A (hired before 1/1/2012) Age 62* Age 55 with 20 years of service credit 23 years of service credit regardless of age Group B (hired on or after 1/1/2012) Vested at 5 years Age 65 with 5 years of service credit Age 62 with 30 years of service credit Age 55 with 10 years of service credit (early retirement with reduced benefits) Group A – 3% Group B – 2.5% 42 * To retire at age 62 you must be: ▪ An active contributing member when you turn age 62; ▪ A terminated vested member with at least 5 years of COAERS service credit; or ▪ A proportionate member with 5 years of combined service credit Categories of available soft pay (please add as many lines as necessary) Austin Medics 1. Education Incentive Pay – $220/month for Bachelor’s; $300/month for Master’s 2. Special Operations Qualified Pay – $175/month 3. Communications Aeromedical Communications Specialist (ACS) Pay – $150/month 4. Bilingual Translation Pay …
Public Safety Commission November 7, 2022 Agenda item: “Comparison of Austin first responder salaries and benefits. How significant are the inequities?” Sponsors: Rebecca Webber and Rebecca Bernhardt ATCEMS APD Salary year 1 Salary year 5 Salary year 10 Years of service required to be eligible for pension Pension multiplier Hours in work week $ $ $ AFD 21‐22 FY 40 hr FF $60,053 $71,125 $78,414 At the age of 50 with at least 10 years of service credit in the Fund OR Have at least 25 years of service credit in the Fund, regardless of your age 3.3% 40 $ $ $ Categories of available soft pay (please add as many lines as necessary) Austin Medics 1. 2. 3. 4. Austin Firefighters: 1. Education stipend ‐ $50 per month for 60 hours of college credit, $100 per month for Bachelors 2. Certificate stipend ‐ $50 per month for Intermediate, $100 per month for Advanced, $150 per month for Master 3. Bilingual $175 per month 4. Assignment pay – Airport Fire and Rescue $150 per month, Special Operations Team $150 per 5. Staff pay – up to 24 months $450 per month, 24 months plus $600 per month 6. Longevity pay – annual lump sum payout. $100 per year with AFD not to exceed 25 years month Austin Police: 1. 2. 3. 4. Austin Fire Department Hiring and Promotion Information: 1) Besides HS graduation or equivalent, are there any other requirements for hiring? The 2021 Hiring process minimum requirements included: AGE: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age but not exceed age 35 on the day the written exam is administered. EDUCATION: Must possess a high school diploma or GED. CITIZENSHIP: U.S. (birth or naturalized). If you are not a United States' citizen, your immigration status must be current and must permit you to work a full‐time job in this country. Applicants must have a valid Social Security card. LANGUAGE: Must be able to read, write, and speak English. DRIVER LICENSE: Must possess a current valid driver license issued from your state of residence. SOCIAL SECURITY: Must have a valid Social Security card. MEDICAL: Must meet the requirements set forth in NFPA 1582, Latest Edition, and Standard on medical requirements for Firefighters. ELIGIBLE FOR FUTURE CERTIFICATIONS: Meet all legal requirements necessary to become certified by Texas Commission on Fire Protection and …
AUSTIN FIRE Public Safety Commission Meeting FY22 Q3 Chief of Staff Rob Vires 1 V e h i c l e C o l l i s i o n s In FY22, AFD frontline apparatus were involved in 71 vehicle collisions while responding to an incident. AFD Vehicle Collisions While Responding to an Incident 176 182 66 80 71 200 150 100 50 0 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 Collision Type Non-Preventable Side Misjudging clearance (narrow road or alley) Side Misjudgment to Include “Kick-Out” (turning and colliding with something) Misjudgment of ground clearance to include Curb Strike Backing – left or right side misjudgment Undetermined Misjudging overhead clearance Any violation of the safe driving policy not specifically covered in this code Inattentive/Distracted driving Struck by another vehicle/object--NOT PREVENTABLE Failure to control the intersection or yield the right of way Backing – failure to use a back-up guide Misjudgment of Side Clearance (narrow road or alley) Other # of Collisions 200 109 84 41 32 29 28 12 8 7 5 2 1 17 2 R E Q U E S T S F O R S E R V I C E Q 3 C O M P A R I S O N FY21 Q3 FY22 Q3 3,220 3,247 3,000 2,907 2,961 2,864 2,657 2,645 2,494 2,407 2,236 3,382 3,236 3,048 2,660 1,757 1,650 1,761 1,622 1,396 1,281 4,000 3,500 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 0 3 District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 District 8 District 9 District 10 *Requests for Service are all INCIDENTS, regardless of priority. R E Q U E S T F O R S E R V I C E Q 3 C o m p a r i s o n FY 2021 Q3 1,232 FY 2022 Q3 1,721 5,624 479 164 5,896 467 142 Fire Medical Rescue HazMat Other Fire Medical Rescue HazMat Other 16,108 17,598 4 *Requests for service are all incidents, regardless of priority. *”Other” (e.g., smoke investigations, fire alarms in buildings, unlocking buildings, etc.) E M E R G E N C Y I N C I D E N T Q 3 C O M P A R I S O N FY 2021 Q3 FY 2022 Q3 2,080 2,107 1,761 1,889 1,779 1,826 1,542 1,572 1,552 1,527 1,917 1,785 1,689 1,363 1,069 916 828 712 954 805 District …
ATCEMS Community Health Paramedic OPIOID USE DISORDER SUPPORT AND BUPRENORPHINE BRIDGE PROGRAMS Addressing Opioid Use in Travis County The Opioid Use Disorder Support Program and its sub-program, the Buprenorphine Bridge Program were created by and are components of the Community Health Paramedic Team at ATCEMS Mission – to reduce morbidity and mortality associated with opioid use disorder and help bring support and recovery resources to people with opioid use disorder Acknowledgements • Opioid use and Opioid Use Disorder are significantly different from other drugs of abuse in how they start, and how opioid addiction works and it’s effects- it’s unique from other substances • Withdrawal from opioids, while not potentially lethal as with alcohol, is a wretched condition that few • Successful treatments for Opioid Use Disorder exist, but many patients are not aware or are poorly informed people can tolerate about the true facts Why Emergency Medical Services? 30% of Opioid users who die of an overdose, interact with EMS in the 12 months prior to their death • Of Opioid Users who die within a year of overdose, 20% die in the first month • Of those who die in the first month, 22.3% die within 48 hours Opiates kill more people nationwide than gun violence and car crashes1 • Annual mortality rate for untreated Opioid User is more than twice that of the frontline soldier in Vietnam Initiation of the Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) Support Program OUD program began in July of 2018 • State and Federal funding for supplies (Narcan) available • Growth in effective treatment options for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) – Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) • MAT is significantly more successful than older, more traditional forms of “rehab” • No evidence of significant fentanyl levels in Travis County at the time (2018) • Initially called Opioid Emergency Response Program – Renamed to Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) – Support Program as the scope of the program expanded Goals and Objectives Goal Community Health Paramedics establish contact with every person who experiences an opioid overdose in the ATCEMS response area within 24 hours of an overdose • Overdose follow-ups are assigned as “Opioid Alerts” to CHP medics 7 days/week Objectives • Provide education and opportunity to enter MAT (Medicine Assisted Treatment) • Provide Community Health Paramedic support services • Provide Opioid Overdose Rescue Kits • As the public safety medical provider, EMS is uniquely situated to …
Public Safety Commission November 7, 2022 Agenda item: “Comparison of Austin first responder salaries and benefits. How significant are the inequities?” Sponsors: Rebecca Webber and ________________ ATCEMS AFD APD $ $ $ $ $ $ Salary year 1 Salary year 5 Salary year 10 Besides high school graduation (or equivalent), are there any other equirements for hiring? Average age of last cadet class $ 62,895 $ 77,900 $ 83,351 Will be 20.5 years of age by academy start date. Must not be older than 45 years of age Must have a valid driver’s license Must be a U.S. citizen (by birth or naturalized) Must read, write, and speak English Texas Class C DL Completion of police academy training including 12 weeks on the job training. (8 weeks for transitional Officer.) Police Officer Cert. Texas Commission for Law Enforcement (TCOLE) 29 In order to fulfill requirements for promotion, are getting these requirements paid time? EX. To promote to Clinical Specialist in EMS, are medics paid to go to paramedic school? In order to be a driver in AFD, are firefighters paid to be in the class? Years of service required to be eligible for pension Pension multiplier Hours in work week To take initial written promotional exam to Corporal / Detective must have 4 years with APD. Paid for time taking exam. Each subsequent promotional exam is after 2 years in grade with a written exam and assessment center. Hired before 12/31/2021: Age 62, Age 55 with 20 years creditable service, Any age with 23 years creditable service. Hired after 1/1/2022: Age 62, Age 50 with 25 years credible service. Hired before 12/31/2021: 3.2% Hired after 1/1/2022: 2.5% 40 Categories of available soft pay (please add as many lines as necessary) Austin Medics 1. 2. 3. 4. Austin Firefighters: 1. 2. 3. 4. Austin Police: 1. Field Training ‐ $175.00/month 2. Education Stipends – a. Police Certificates i. Intermediate ‐ $50/month ii. Advanced ‐ $100/month iii. Master ‐ $150/month b. Degree/College work i. 60+ hrs/Associate – $100/month ii. Bachelor – $220/month iii. Masters ‐ $300/month 3. Clothing Allowance ‐ $500/year (for certain ranks / assignments only) 4. Shift Differentials – a. $300/month (Officer, Det/Cpl, Sgt) b. $125/month (Lt) 5. Mental Health Pay ‐ $175.00/month 6. Bilingual Pay ‐ $175.00/month
PS Salary Comp Salary Year 1 Salary Year 5 Salary Year 10 EMS AFD APD 51,480 56,207 64,373 60,053 71,125 78,414 62,895 77,900 83,351 EMS Vs APD 22% 39% 29% AVG 30% • Valid Texas Class “C” Driver License. • Texas Department of State Health Services certification as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B) or higher. • Austin-Travis County OMD Credentialed at the Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B/PL2) level within nine (9) months from the date of hire. 30 Besides high school graduation (or equivalent), are there any other requirements for hiring? Average age of last cadet clas Will be 20.5 years of age by academy start date. Must not be older than 45 years of age Must have a valid driver’s license Must be a U.S. citizen (by birth or naturalized) Must read, write, and speak English Texas Class C DL Completion of police academy training including 12 weeks on the job training. (8 weeks for transitional Officer.) Police Officer Cert. Texas Commission for Law Enforcement (TCOLE) 29 In order to fulfill requirements for promotion, are getting these requirements paid time? EX. To promote to Clinical Specialist in EMS, are medics paid to go to paramedic school? In order to be a driver in AFD, are firefighters paid to be in the class? Employees are not paid to participate in the Paramedic Certification Program. Contract language states in part, “Participation in the Certification Program is voluntary and shall not be counted as on- duty regular hours. A participating Medic shall not be compensated for time spent outside of on- duty regular work hours in connection with the Certification Program.” To take initial written promotional exam to Corporal / Detective must have 4 years with APD. Paid for time taking exam. Each subsequent promotional exam is after 2 years in grade with a written exam and assessment center Years of service required to be eligible for pension ( p before 1/1/2012) • Age 62* • Age 55 with 20 years of service credit • 23 years of service credit regardless of age Group B (hired on or after 1/1/2012) • Vested at 5 years • Age 65 with 5 years of service credit • Age 62 with 30 years of service credit • Age 55 with 10 years of service credit (early retirement with reduced benefits) Group A – 3% At the age of 50 with at least 10 years of service …
Public Safety Commission Meeting Gun Violence Prevention Update Austin Police Department Monday, November 7th, 2022 Jeff Greenwalt, Assistant Chief Topics • Austin Firearm Statistics 2017 – 10/2022 • 2021 Austin PD Violence Intervention Program (VIP) • Gun Surrender Operation – 10/25/2022 Part 1 Violent Offenses Involving a Gun Since 2017, there have been over 7,500 violent crimes committed using firearms and that number has been trending significantly upwards each year. *Includes: • Aggravated Assault • Murder • Rape • Robbery Gun Lost/Stolen by Year - Citywide The number of lost/stolen guns per years is trending upwards. Gun Theft From Vehicle vs. Residence The number of guns stolen from vehicles is trending upwards and down for residences. Total Guns Recovered by Year - Citywide The number of recovered guns per year is trending downwards. 2021 Violence Intervention Program (VIP) • The goal of the VIP was straightforward: reduce gun violence through collaborative partnerships that focused on habitual, violent offenders committing crimes with firearms. Offenders were primarily nominated for inclusion by Violent Crime investigators, proactively tracked and targeted by Organized Crime personnel, and reviewed for prioritized or enhanced prosecution by designated prosecutorial liaisons. • The VIP was initially slated to run from April 16, 2021 to August 31, 2021, but was later extended through the end of October 2021. Gun Surrender Program • Tuesday Oct 25th from 3pm-8pm, the Austin Police Department participated in a “Gun Surrender” operation at the East Substation. The three objectives of the program are: • Promote responsible gun ownership • Engage in a gun safety educational campaign • Provide a “no questions asked” pathway to voluntarily relinquishing guns for those who no longer wish to possess them. • TOTAL Guns Surrendered = 11 Firearms • Hand guns = 6 Pistols, 3 Revolvers • Long Guns = 2 Shotguns *3000 rounds of ammunition - .22, 9MM, .45, .357, Shotgun and Hunting ammunition Questions? Assistant Chief Jeff Greenwalt #4647 Phone: 512-974-5610 Email: Jeff.Greenwalt@austintexas.gov
Bond Oversight Commission Community Interest Announcement Groundbreaking of the Dove Springs Public Health Facility November 5, 2022 at 10:00 AM Corner of Palo Blanco Lane and Ainez Drive on the grounds of George Morales (Dove Springs) A quorum of Commission members may be present. No action will be taken, and no Commission business will occur. Commission Liaison Contact: Tina Van Wie Liaison Telephone Number: 512-974-7921
Historic Landmark Commission Applications under Review for November 2, 2022 Meeting This list does not constitute a formal agenda and is subject to change. A final agenda will be posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. 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, email preservation@austintexas.gov or call Amber Allen at (512) 974-3393. Briefings 2. Palm District Plan Historic zoning applications 3. 2311 Woodlawn Boulevard – The Felts-Moss House Historic landmark and historic district applications 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 900 Blanco Street – Castle Hill Local Historic District – Addition/remodel (Postponed October 5, 2022) 115 E. 5th Street – Heierman Building – Addition/remodel (Postponed October 5, 2022) 800 Edgecliff Terrace – Helena and Robert Ziller House – New therapy pool house (Postponed October 5, 2022) 606 E. 3rd Street/1005 Lydia Street – Robertson-Stuart Mair Local Historic District – relocation of home into historic district (Postponed October 5, 2022) 1606 Niles Road – Pease Mansion – Addition/remodel 4308 Duval Street – Hyde Park Local Historic District – Addition/remodel 706 Oakland Avenue – Webster House – Addition/remodel 1409 Newning Avenue – Brass-Milam House – New front door/entry 811 W. Live Oak Street – Green Pastures – Relocation/partial demolition/exterior work 316 Congress Avenue – W. B. Smith Building – 3rd & Congress Project National Register district permit applications 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 512 E. Monroe Street – Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District – Demolish a contributing house and build new construction (postponed October 5, 2022) 1315 & 1317 Newning Avenue - Travis Heights – Fairview Park National Register District – Demolish a contributing building and build new construction (postponed October 5, 2022) 1506 W. 32nd Street – Old West Austin National Register District – Demolish a contributing structure and build new construction 2512 Wooldridge Dr. – Old West Austin National Register District – Demolish a contributing structure and build new construction 1006 Eason Street – West Line National Register District – Demolish a …
