BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation Number 20240206‐007: Vote Apportionment in CAMPO WHEREAS, the Federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 directed Metropolitan Planning Organizations to “consider the equitable and proportional representation of the population of the metropolitan planning area”; WHEREAS, the current Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) Joint Powers Agreement was signed on August 5th, 2013 by the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT), City of Austin, Capital Metro, the County of Travis, the County of Williamson, and the County of Hays; WHEREAS, the CAMPO Joint Powers Agreement designates the Transportation Policy Board (TPB) as the governing body for CAMPO and is made up of 20 elected officials, including four members of the Austin City Council, and a representative from TxDOT and one from Capital Metro; WHEREAS, the City of Austin and the County of Travis collectively represent 56% of the population under CAMPO but only have 45% of the votes on the CAMPO TPB, and 11% of the of TPB Executive Committee; WHEREAS, Article V of the CAMPO Joint Powers Agreement states the agreement may be “renegotiated as necessary to meet changing conditions” by mutual agreement of the signing parties; WHEREAS, Section IX of the CAMPO Transportation Policy Board Bylaws states that the bylaws, including voting representation, “may be revised by approval of the TPB at a meeting at which a quorum, as defined herein, is present”. WHEREAS, on April 5th, 2022 the Urban Transportation Commission passed Recommendation 20220405‐002E, recommending the City Council direct CAMPO to make a number of policy changes including the use of “an equitable, scenario‐based planning approach”; and WHEREAS, on November 7th, 2023, City of Houston Proposition B passed, adding an amendment to the Houston City Charter may only participate in a Metropolitan Planning Organization if “votes on the governing board are apportioned proportionally on the basis of population notwithstanding statutory voting members.” NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Urban Transportation Commission recommends that City Council members serving on the CAMPO TPB request that the CAMPO TPB form a Select Committee on Representation to consider the following issues: i. the current voting structure of the CAMPO TPB and its impact on regional growth, inequities in resource allocation, and the organization's responsiveness to the needs of historically underrepresented and underserved communities served by the organization; ii. the effectiveness of the CAMPO TPB Executive Committee, including whether the CAMPO TPB Executive Committee is in …
SMALL MINORITY BUSINESS RESOURCES DEPARTMENT ACTIVE THIRD PARTY October 2023 PROJECT GOALS CURRENT PARTICIPATION (Goals Met to Date) MBE WBE MBE WBE Developer Project Name AA H A/NA WBE AA H A/NA WBE Contract Amount SMBR Contact Project Status % Expensed Incentive Amount Expenditures to Date Contact Name (May extend past project completion date) Sponsor Dept. Project Completion Date Consultant/ Contractor Project Type/ Phase Goal Type: C=Contract or P=Project Specific Trammel Crowe Green Water Treatment Plant Block 185 D Professional (Block 185 D) STG Design P 2.90% 9.00% 4.90% 15.80% 0.00% 1.10% 2.35% 6.10% $3,710,197.37 $3,710,197.37 Jolene Cochran EDD Design in progress 100.00% 2/1/2024 NOTE: Based on January 2024 expenditure reports. Projects are incentive based contracts approved by Council and managed by the Economic Development Department. 3:30 PM THIRD PARTY PROJECTS PAGE 1 OF 1 2/6/2024
CLMC949B Parque Zaragoza Neighborhood Park Bathhouse Rehab-Rebid $1,281,922 John Wesley-Smith M. Williams 12/14/2023 No Construction Parks & Recreation SLBP Goal Information MBE/ WBE Non Sub Cost Estimate Award Amount Prime MBE AA H A/NA WBE DBE SMBR Liaison Project Manager Department Council Date Goals Met Type FY2024 Council Awards Report DECEMBER 2023 $9,300,602 Johnathan Williams B. Teague Austin Energy 12/14/2023 Yes Construction 3 CLMP357 2024 Environmental Services Rotation List TRC Environmental Corporation $9,000,000 $9,000,000 UNK 2.69 2.69 2.27 2.27 3.88 3.88 John Wesley-Smith K. Mak 12/14/2023 Yes Professional Services Transportation & Public Works Solicitation No # 1 (FB) Majestic Services, Inc. (MB) Earthco Landscape Construction, LLC (FW) Tejas Destructors, LLC Non-M/WBE Subs Total 2 CLMC1006 East Village Substation Capital Excavation Company (MB) Avery Williamson / Avery's Lawn Care & Landscaping, LLC (MH) MG Limon Corporation / Limon Construction (FA) Rama Tirumalachar / Rama Tiru (FA) KLP Commerical, LLC / KLP Construction Supply Non-M/WBE Subs Total SG GFE SG MG SG MG 29.50 74.71 $1,281,922 $368,727 $29,350 $58,200 $635,723 $9,300,602 $6,948,602 $170,000 $450,000 $20,000 $160,000 $1,552,000 Prime Subs Prime Subs Prime Subs Prime Subs Prime Subs Prime Subs (MB) HVJ Associates, Inc. (MB) TLC Engineering, Inc. (MH) Acro Technologies, Inc. (MH) Crespo Consulting Services, Inc. (MH) Poznecki-Camarillo, LLC (MA) DHL Analytical, Inc. (FW) Amaterra Environmental, Inc. (FW) Dickensheets Design Associates, LLC (FW) McGray & McGray Land Surveyors, Inc. (FW) Zara Environmental, LLC Non-M/WBE Subs Total Weston Solutions, Inc. (MB) HVJ Associates, Inc. (MH) Arias & Associates, Inc. (MH) Crespo Consulting Services, Inc. (MH) Ferkam Management Corporation / Fercam Group (MH) Magnacore Drilling & Environmental Services, Inc. (MH) Zamora, LLC (MA) DHL Analytical, Inc. (FW) Amaterra Environmental, Inc. (FW) Sunland Group, Inc. (FW) Zara Environmental, LLC Non-M/WBE Subs Total Aptim Corp. / Aptim Environmental & Infrastructure, LLC (MB) HVJ Associates, Inc. (MB) Mpact Strategic Consulting, LLC (MH) Arias & Associates, Inc. (MH) Crespo Consulting Services, Inc. (MH) Edge Engineering, PLLC (MH) Magnacore Drilling & Environmental Services, Inc. (FA) Beyond Engineering and Testing, LLC (MA) Civilitude, LLC (MA) DHL Analytical, Inc. (FH) The Rios Group, Inc. (FH) Targus Associates, LLC (FW) Watearth, Inc. (FW) Zara Environmental, LLC Non-M/WBE Subs Total Intera, Inc. (FB) BeAspire Enviro Consulting (MB) TSIT Engineering & Consulting, LLC (MH) Crespo Consulting Services, Inc. (MH) Magnacore Drilling & Environmental Services, Inc. (MA) DHL Analytical, Inc. 50.86 50.86 16.69 16.69 UNK UNK UNK UNK UNK UNK UNK 1.38 2.35 2.35 1.70 …
City of Austin Small and Minority Business Resources MBE/WBE Procurement Program Good Faith Efforts Overview February 6, 2024 Felecia Shaw, Acting Assistant Director Objectives MBE/WBE Procurement Program Compliance Background GFE Minimum Requirements & Additional Considerations GFE Review Process Q & A City of Austin | SMBR 2 Good Faith Efforts – What is it? City Code 2-9(A-B)-21(E) •Firms are compliant by: •Either meeting the goals as established in the solicitation OR; •Demonstrating Good Faith Efforts for any ethic category where goals are not met (GFE). Current Minimum Requirements to Achieve Good Faith Efforts (GFE) (2-9A – B) • Notifying certified firms via fax, e-mail, mail or phone at least 10 business days prior to submission of bid/proposal • Publish notice in a local publication (i.e., newspaper, trade association publication, or social/electronic media) • Two (2) reasonable, available, and verifiable means • Follow-up with interested MBE/WBE firms • Seek services of trade associations and other minority and women community organizations • Negotiate in good faith with interested • Contact SMBR for assistance MBEs and WBEs • Select portions of work that will increase MBE/WBE opportunities Additional GFE Considerations •Whether Bidder/Proposer made efforts to assist interested MBEs/WBEs in obtaining bonding, lines of credit or insurance required by the City or consultant. •Whether the Bidder/Proposer made efforts to assist interested MBEs/WBES in obtaining necessary equipment, supplies, materials or related assistance or services. •SMBR may also consider the performance of other Bidders/Proposers successfully meeting the goals. Good Faith Effort Review •All GFE must be submitted with bid/offer at time of submission •Counselors review all documentation and complete a Good Faith Effort Analysis •Details the different requirements and efforts made by the Bidder/Offeror •Logs, emails, fax lists, advertisements/publications, contact with SMBR, etc. •Counselors also send Good Faith Effort Surveys to certified firms in categories where the goal(s) were not met. •Identifying if certified firms were contacted, if bid submitted, scope(s) of work Compliance Determination Utilizing GFE • Counselor submits compliance recommendation along with all GFE documentation and GFE Analysis for SMBR leadership review and sign-off • Opportunity for SMBR leadership to ask any questions prior to determination of compliance/non-compliance. • Approval of Compliance Plan • Deemed non-compliant (did not meet the goals, nor demonstrate GFE in lieu of meeting the goals) Awards Comparison – Goals Met vs. Good Faith Efforts Percentage Awards with Goals Met Percentage Awards with GFE FY’23 FY’22 FY’21 3-Year Award Average …
City of Austin Small and Minority Business Resources Personal Net Worth Update - 2024 Edward Campos, Director Small and Minority Business Resources Personal Net Worth (PNW) History • PNW Ordinance was adopted on June 8, 2006 • Began as a certification requirement on January 1, 2007 The amount was indexed annually based on the South Region Consumer Price Index published by the US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Standards Initial language included for Austin Metro Area Consumer Price Index • • • The PNW limit has increased each year • Initial PNW $900K • Current PNW $2.2M City of Austin | SMBR 2 Who is considered Economically Disadvantaged? An economically disadvantaged individual is a business owner whose Personal Net Worth (PNW) does not exceed: • $2,218,934 for the MBE/WBE program May change annually • $1.32 million for the DBE/ACDBE program • An individual’s personal net worth includes only his or her share of assets and liabilities held separately AND/OR jointly City of Austin | SMBR 3 Exclusions from the PNW An individual’s PNW includes only the applicant’s share of all assets held separately and/or jointly as community property. The following may be excluded: Individual’s ownership interest in the applicant firm and/or assets titled to the firm. Individual’s equity in his or her primary residence. Tax and interest penalties that would accrue if retirement savings or investments (e.g., pension plans, individual retirement accounts, 401(k)k accounts, etc.) were distributed at present. The value of an asset or liability not shared/co-owned by the applicant. The asset value of a vehicle you are leasing. • • • • • City of Austin | SMBR 4 IPWG - PNW Recommendations IPWG’s three of their 20 recommendations related to PNW: • Recommendations 3 and 5: Keep Personal Net Worth (PNW) but modify/revisit the structure. • Recommendation 4: The City should review its use of the South Region Consumer Price Index (CPI) in establishing its PNW to determine if this index accurately reflects the unique Austin economic marketplace. In response to the recommendations, SMBR engaged local economist John Hockenyos, President of TXP, Inc. (TXP), to review SMBR’s current PNW methodology, perform a review and assessment of the PNW process, and to update and refine the methodology used to calculate the personal wealth definition of economically disadvantaged. In addition, TXP was asked to determine if the South Region CPI accurately reflects the Austin economic marketplace and …
URBAN TRANSPORTATION MEETING MINUTES (Tuesday, February 6, 2024) URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, February 6, 2024 The Urban Transportation Commission convened in a REGULAR meeting on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at City Hall in Austin, Texas. Chair Somers called the Urban Transportation Commission Meeting to order at 5:04 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Susan Somers, Chair Ruven Brooks, Vice Chair Arlin Alvarez Daniel Kavelman Melissa Ortiz Spencer Schumacher Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Diana Wheeler PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Ryan Saunders – Protected Residential Parking Diana Prechter – Zilker Park Parking Santiago - Bridges APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING on 12/5/2023. The minutes from the meeting of 12/5/2023 were approved on Commissioner Schumacher’s motion, Commissioner Alvarez’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Smith, Leyton and Wheeler absent. Two vacancies on the dais. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion on the roles and responsibilities of each City department and office involved in the implementation of mobility-related projects and programs. The commission received the presentation from Jim Dale, Transportation and Public Works 1 URBAN TRANSPORTATION MEETING MINUTES (Tuesday, February 6, 2024) 3. Discussion on Austin Light Rail update The commission received the presentation from Jennifer Pyne, Lindsay Wood, and Jocelyn Vokes, Austin Transit Partnership 4. Discussion on public engagement and strategic planning for Austin Metro Bike The commission received the presentation from Peter Breton, Cap Metro 5. Discussion on Transportation and Public Works grants outlook for 2024 The commission received the presentation from Andrei Lubomudrov, Transportation and Public Works DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Discussion and possible action on the Commission’s 2024 meeting dates. No action taken. 7. Discussion and possible action on recommendation relating to Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Board. Item postponed due to a lack of a quorum; Commissioners Alvarez and Ortiz abstaining. Commissioners Leyton and Smith absent. Two vacancies on the dais. Chair Somers adjourned the meeting at 7:54 p.m. without objection. The minutes were approved at the 3/5/2024 meeting on Schumacher’s motion, Brooks second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Leyton and Smith absent. Two vacancies on the dais. 2
Regular Meeting ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION Tuesday, February 6, 2024 The Zoning & Platting Commission convened in a meeting on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 @ http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Chair Smith called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Scott Boone Betsy Greenberg – Vice-Chair Alejandra Flores William D. Floyd Dave Fouts Kendra Garrett Carrie Thompson - Secretary Hank Smith – Chair Absent Lonny Stern 2 Vacancies on the dais. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the speaker registration deadline will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from January 30, 2024. Approval of minutes from January 30, 2024 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Vice-Chair Greenberg, seconded by Commissioner Flores on a vote of 8-0. Commissioner Stern absent. Two vacancies on the dais. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Whats Up Texas LP Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-2023-0126 - Spicewood Springs Residential; District 10 4920 Spicewood Springs Road, Bull Creek Drenner Group (Amanda Swor) LO-CO to MF-3-CO Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department Motion to grant Neighborhood’s request for postponement of this item to March 19, 2024 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Vice-Chair Greenberg, seconded by Commissioner Flores on a vote of 8-0. Commissioner Stern absent. Two vacancies on the dais. 3. Zoning: Location: C14-2023-0100 - Optimist Club Recreation, District 6 13504 ½ Briarwick Drive, 9100 Meadowheath Drive, 13332 Villa Park Drive, 13300-134011 Morris Road, Lake Creek Watershed Optimist Club of Town & Country Round Rock Thrower Design LLC (A. Ron Thrower) I-RR to GR-CO Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department Applicant postponement request to February 20, 2024 Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Postponement Request: Motion to grant Applicant’s request for postponement of this item to February 20, 2024 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Vice-Chair Greenberg, seconded by Commissioner Flores on a vote of 8-0. Commissioner Stern absent. Two vacancies on the dais. 4. Site Plan: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: SP-2023-0053C - Howard Plaza Warehouse 3 Addition 3127 E HOWARD LANE, Harris Branch Peter Pham c/0 Platron Manuf. Way Atmadja, PE, Way Consulting Engineers Compatibility Waiver for Parking Lot Improvements 5 feet from property line. Recommended Randall Rouda , (512) 974-3338, randall.rouda@austintexas.gov Development Services Department Staff Rec.: …
MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee MEETING MINUTES The MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. Members attended both virtually and in-person at the City of Austin Permit and Development Center at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Room 1215 in Austin, TX. CALL TO ORDER Committee Chair, Ahmed Moledina called the meeting to order at 5:41pm. (Vice Chair), Amin Dhukka, Erica Douglass, Julio Rojas-Aguilar, COMMITTEE MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: In-Person: Virtual: Ahmed Moledina (Chair) Lena Banks Salman Rashid, Talan Tyminski Terry Mitchell, TK Tunchez Absent: PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL • None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes from the MBE/WBE Advisory Committee Regular Meeting on January 9, 2024. • The minutes were considered for approval and approved on a motion by Committee Member, Talan Tyminski and seconded by Committee Vice-Chair, Lena Banks. Approved on a 7-0 vote. DISCUSSION 2. Presentation and discussion regarding the significance of Personal Net Worth (PNW) as a criterion in the certification eligibility assessment process. Presenter: Elton Price, SMBR Certification Division Manager • The presentation covered the history of the PNW program, certification requirements for PNW participation, recommendations from the Inclusive Procurement Working Group on PNW structure, updates to the indexes used to calculate the PNW threshold, and the new PNW limits. 3. Presentation and discussion on the implementation of Good Faith Efforts (GFE) to meet the established goals on a contract. Presenter: Felecia Shaw, SMBR Acting Assistant Director • The presentation addressed the definition of GFEs, minimum requirements for submitting GFEs, and the GFE review process. STAFF BRIEFINGS 4. Briefing from the Director on initiatives related to SMBR. Page 1 of 2 • SMBR Director, Edward Campos briefed the Committee on the following o No updates 5. Briefing from the SMBR staff on the Council Awards, Third-Party Project, Request for Change, and Certification Roll reports. • SMBR Acting Assistant Director, Felecia Shaw provided the updates on the Council Awards, Third- Party Project, and the Request for Change reports. o Effective next month, the reporting schedule for these reports will change. Some reports will be provided monthly, quarterly, or annually. • SMBR Certification Division Manager, Elton Price provided the update on the Certification Roll report. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Disparity Study results overview Will present in March • Goal Setting Will present in March • Overview of the City’s solicitation process Will present …
REGULAR MEETING of the ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL Monday, February 5, 2024, at 6:00 PM Economic Development Offices 5202 East Ben White Boulevard, Suite 400 Austin, Texas 78741 Members of the ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL may be participating by video conference. Public comment will be allowed remotely via video conference or telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for participation. To register to speak, call or email bryana.iglesias@austintexas.gov or 512-974 - 3787. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Chair – Stephanie Lemmo, Vice Chair – J Muzacz, Sarah Carr, Taylor Davis, Kristi-Anne Shaer, Lisa Woods, Monica Maldonado – Arts Commission Liaison CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Art in Public Places Panel Regular Meeting on January 8, 2024. 1. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion of Chair’s Report on Transitions by Stephanie Lemmo Discussion of Arts Commission Liaison Report on Action items from January 2024, Arts Commissions Meeting by Arts Commission Liaison Maldonado Discussion: Review the Mid Design for the North Lamar Corridor AIPP Project – Ernesto Hernandez Discussion: Review the Mid Design for the Brush Square Park AIPP Project – George Sabra 2. 3. 4. 5. 7. 8. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. ACTION: Approve the Final Design for the Brownie Neighborhood Park AIPP Project – Yareth Fernandez ACTION: Approve the Final Design for the AFD1/EMS6 Station AIPP Project – Rehab El Sadek ACTION: Approve the Selection Process Recommendation for the Family Violence Shelter & Protection Center AIPP Project AIPP Program Manager Update – Constance Y. White STAFF BRIEFINGS 8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please contact Bryana Iglesias at the Economic Development Department at bryana.iglesias@austintexas.gov or 512-974-3787 for additional information; TTY users' route through Relay Texas at 711.
1. 2. REGULAR MEETING of the COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS FEBRURARY 5, 2024 AT 6:30PM AUSTIN CITY HALL 301 WEST 2ND STREET ROOM 1101 AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Gunjen Mittal, 512- 972-6104, gunjen.mittal@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Melissa Ortega, Chair Victor Martinez, Vice Chair Virginia Badillo Jose Caceres Adrian De La Rosa Rennison Lalgee Fang Fang Anjum Malik Aditi Joshi Adnan Suleiman CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first 10 speakers signed up to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS REGULAR MEETING on 8/7/2023. Approve the minutes of the COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS REGULAR MEETING on 11/6/2023. Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. STAFF BRIEFINGS Overview of Certified Welcoming, the application process, and our current status with respect to that work: Presentation by Rocio Villalobos. 3. DISCUSSION ITEMS Introduction and welcome of new Commissioners. Presentation by American Gateways regarding updates on their work in the community. Presentation by Commissioner Muneeb Aslam from Human Rights Commission regarding their recommendation to City Council on a Cease Fire Resolution. Review and discuss the scope and membership updates of the Budget and the Quality of Life Study working groups. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION Discussion and possible action on approval of recommendation on Combating Antisemitism, Islamophobia, and Anti-Arab Sentiments in the City of Austin and promoting a peaceful resolution for all. Discussion and possible action on planning the Commission’s retreat and confirm dates in the upcoming months. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES Update from BUDGET WORKING GROUP regarding budget recommendations for FY25 (Commissioners Melissa Ortega and Adnan Suleiman). Update recommendations (Commissioner Victor Martinez). from QUALITY OF LIFE STUDY WORKING GROUP regarding FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to …
COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS RECOMMENDATION 20240205-007 Resolution on Combating Antisemitism, Islamophobia, and Anti-Arab Sentiments in the City of Austin and promoting a peaceful resolution for all. Date: Subject: February 5, 2024 Recommendation on Combating Antisemitism, Islamophobia, and Anti-Arab Sentiments in the City of Austin and promoting a peaceful resolution for all. Seconded By: Commissioner Motioned by: Commissioner ---- RECOMMENDATION: In response to the ongoing Gaza Crisis and subsequent rise in hate-related incidents, the Commission on Immigrant Affairs recommends that City Council directs City staff to execute a coordinated public awareness campaign combating antisemitism, Islamophobia, and Anti-Arab sentiment; for the Austin Police Department to develop a comprehensive coordinated response to victims of violence stemming from rhetoric of the Gaza Crisis; and calls on City Council to express support for an immediate and permanent ceasefire. DESCRIPTION OF RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL: WHEREAS, the City of Austin is dedicated to fostering a community that embraces diversity, racial equity, and upholds the principles of equality and human rights; WHEREAS, the Commission on Immigrant Affairs was created Ordinance No. 20171214-043 to advise the city council on issues of common concern to immigrants, particularly in the areas of health and human services, education, and the demographic makeup of the Austin immigrant community; WHEREAS, the attack on October 7th by Hamas has led to the tragic loss of Israeli civilians and the subsequent indiscriminate retaliation by the State of Israel has led to the continued loss of civilian lives in Gaza; WHEREAS, rhetoric as a result of the global conflict has led to incidents of antisemitism, Islamophobia, and anti-Arab sentiments rising within our city, posing a significant threat to the well-being and safety of our diverse communities; 1 of 3
REGULAR MEETING of the MUSIC COMMISSION February 5, 2023, 6:30PM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS ROOM 1001, 301 W 2ND STREET, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Music Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Shelbi Mitchell, 512-974-6318, Shelbi.Mitchell@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Nagavalli Medicharla - Chair, Anne-Charlotte Patterson – Vice Chair, Oren Rosenthal – Parliamentarian, Nelson Aguilar, Shane Bartell, Tami Blevins, Leonard Davila, Lauryn Gould, Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Celeste Quesada, Scott Strickland CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Music Commission Meeting on January 8, 2023. 1. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Live Music Fund collections update by Kim McCarson, Program Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, Economic Development Department. Live music venue eligibility for 2024 Live Music Fund update, Erica Shamaly, Division Manager, Music & Entertainment, Economic Development Department. Font Size: 12; Font: Times New Roman; Font Style: Regular 4. 6. 7. 8. 9. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Update on consultant evaluation of the Live Music Fund program by Erica Shamaly, Division Manager, Music & Entertainment Division. Discussion after presentation on ACL 2023 by Emmett Beliveau, Chief Operating Officer, C3Presents. Discussion on musical performances for Music Commission meetings following update by Shelbi Mitchell, Program Coordinator, Music & Entertainment, Economic Development Department. Discussion on all ages shows and how we support youth in Austin. Discussion on music journalism and access to media coverage in Austin. Discussion on music commission budget recommendations. Discussion on calendar for Live Music Fund awardee events. 10. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS subsidies from the City of Austin. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 11. Discussion and possible action on recommendation for Austin Record Convention ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations …
REGULAR MEETING of the PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION FEBRUARY 5, 2024 at 4:00PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, Boards and Commission Room #1101 301 WEST 2nd STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Public Safety Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Janet Jackson, (512) 974-5747, or Janet.jackson@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Rebecca Bernhardt, Vice Chair Cory Hall-Martin Paul Hermesmeyer David Holmes Pierre Nguyễn Kristy Orr Lauren Peña Timothy Ruttan Yasmine Smith AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first three speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING on January 8, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS meeting 2. Discussion on edit to APD’s Virtual Magistration Pilot Program presented at January 8, 2023 4. Discussion of policing and disabilities with the Office of Police Oversight, Austin Police 3. Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin Fire Department (Sponsors: Commisioners Ramirez and Bernhardt) Department (Sponsors: Commissioners Ramírez & Bernhardt) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEM 5. Discussion of Public Safety Wellness Center and potential formation of working group (Sponsors: Commissioners Nguyễn & Peña) 6. Discussion and potential formation of Budget Recommendations Working Group (Sponsors: Commissioners Ruttan and Peña) WORKING GROUP UPDATE 7. Collective Sex Crimes Response Model (CSCRM) Joint Working Group with Commission for Women Update (Sponsors: Commissioners Ramírez and Orr) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Janet Jackson, Austin Police Department, at 512-974-547, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Public Safety Commission, please contact Chief of Staff, …
