Special Meeting of the Tourism Commission August 10, 2020 Tourism Commission to be held August 10, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (August 9, 2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the August 10, 2020 Tourism Commission Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512.404.4022/ felicia.ojeda@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to felicia.ojeda@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Tourism Commission August 10, 2020 at 1pm VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING Vanessa Fuentes (D-2) Rachel Magee (D-4) Scott Joslove (D-6) Lois Rodriguez (D-8) Mike Cannatti (D-10) AGENDA CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Alta Alexander (D-1) Edward Bailey (D-3) Bill Bunch (D-5) John Riedie (D-7) Brian Rodgers (D-9) Catlin Whitington (Mayoral) CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. June 8, 2020 2. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion on formation of working groups b. Update on Historic Preservation Fund and Historic Preservation Grants presented by Economic Development Department, Interim Director, Sylnovia Holt Rabb c. Update on Convention Center Expansion presented by Austin Convention Center Department, Acting Chief Administrative Officer, Katy Zamesnik 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Visit Austin Marketing Plan and Budget, presented by Visit Austin, President & CEO, Tom Noonan FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS The Commission may discuss and take possible action to request information and identify future agenda items, topics, or presentation: ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal …
Austin Convention Center Expansion August 10, 2020 Attorney/client deliberative privilege Austin Convention Center Expansion Current Space Exhibition Space 247,000 sf Meeting Space 65,000 sf Ballroom Space 64,000 sf Recommended Space Exhibition Space 450,000 sf Meeting Space 120,000-140,000 sf Ballroom Space 100,000-120,000 sf Note: multiple options for expansion have been considered Attorney/client deliberative privilege 2 1 Convention Center Expansion Timeline 2 Convention Center Expansion Timeline- Update Master Plan Update Economic Impact Study COVID-19 2 NEXT STEPS 5
Austin Cultural Recovery Fund A robust investment now can save many of the businesses that are the bedrock of our local culture and make Austin such an appealing place to live and visit. Such investment could come from CAREs Act funding, convention center reserves or other sources yet to be identified. A successful comeback for Austin’s creative community will require a comprehensive plan that supports music, arts, and cultural assets like iconic restaurants. Austin has the opportunity to be a success story that inspires other communities to rally around their creative community and establishes Austin as a destination for post- pandemic travelers. Iconic establishments like Threadgill's, Blue Dahlia and Shady Grove have already closed their doors. Cultural assets like music venues, arts spaces and restaurants are on the front lines of this crisis. They were the first to close for public safety and continue to bear the brunt as they work to find a safe path forward. Even with the hard work of organizations like Good Work Austin to create safety protocols for reopening, a huge number of our culturally significant restaurants will be operating at a loss if at all. The cost of operating under new safety protocols means much tighter margins in a business that already has tiny margins. If no assistance is given to these businesses many will open too soon and/or without the proper safety protocols thus further endangering the public and slowing down any recovery. As COVID-19 diagnoses continue to jump by 1,000 per day in Texas in the shadow of governor’s attempts to restart the economy, the risk of sustained closures and another round of stay-at-home orders looms large. The time to tap available resources is now if we want to have independent businesses as part of a restarted economy. Hyperlocal businesses and nonprofits need operational funding just to survive. Besides CARE funds and other emergency reserves, two paths to accessing convention center reserves deserve serious consideration: 1. Council could determine that the sustainable existence of local music, arts, restaurants, retail businesses, and the creative Texans they employ, de facto promote tourism and the hotel and convention industry. While the governing body’s determination is subject to judicial review, broad deference is given to their determination according to multiple Attorney General opinions. 2. Council could determine that the reserves are composed of rental and users fees earned by the convention center over the past decade. …
Dear Council Member, Good Work Austin was originally formed in 2018 by local independent business owners to help other similar businesses implement benefits like paid sick leave and equitable wages that would make their establishment, employees and our community healthier. Since the first wave of Covid-19 hit and restaurants were the first businesses asked to close for the safety of the public and our employees, GWA has focused on helping the independent hospitality industry survive. We have worked with State and Local government to answer questions regarding Sales Tax payments, TABC rules, unemployment benefits and the PPP. We’ve served as advisors to numerous State and Local elected officials on the industry’s immediate needs and subsequent policy proposals. Our membership swelled to over 120 businesses, mostly bars & restaurants, all local and independent, inarguably cornerstones of Austin’s unique cultural fabric and a significant tourism draw. Most recently, GWA has compiled a clear and comprehensive Re-Opening Agreement for restaurants to follow when opening their dining rooms that we are now adopting for other non food & beverage businesses. Our guidelines are considerably more stringent than those offered up by State government. We understand that no protocols will eliminate the chance of an employee testing positive. We also understand that nothing is going to fundamentally change until there is a widely distributed vaccine. Opening and staying open is about a partnership between business and gov’t. We adopt strict guidelines and open in a slow, cautious, consistent manner and gov’t provides incentives and add’l revenue streams, in the form of jobs that increase food access to communities in need like several of our restaurants have been performing for AISD and will soon be for quarantined homeless and homebound seniors. Independent restaurants are a cultural asset to our city. Our employees are, individually, cultural assets as well. They do not currently have jobs to return to and will not if a plan is not put in place to help independent restaurants get through the next 12-18 months of reduced capacity. It is with this in mind that we ask you to support the attached draft cultural funding resolution. Restaurants face a unique challenge as business models in these conditions and they are not being helped by going back and forth through the phases. If the independents go away, they will be replaced by large chains and corporate restaurants with the capital to weather this crisis. …
E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T D E PA R T M E N T Overview FY20 Hotel Occupancy Tax Funded Programs August 10, 2020 Economic Development Department The Economic Development Department’s mission is to develop and lead innovative programs that increase the prosperity of Austinites, businesses, and diverse neighborhoods, creating a cultural and economic environment that enhances the vitality of the community. C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 2 Hotel Occupancy Tax – Supported Divisions • Cultural Arts • Heritage Tourism • Music & Entertainment C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 3 Historic Preservation Fund & Heritage Grant Overview Melissa Alvarado Manager, Heritage Tourism Division C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 4 Historic Preservation Fund C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 5 Heritage Grant Timeline/Background March 2020 Heritage Grant Launch May – July 2020 Virtual Outreach & Engagement Aug 2020 Review Panels Sept 2020 Council Review Oct 2020 Awards Announced Outreach & Engagement August 24, 2020 Heritage Grant recommendations will be provided to the Tourism Commission Virtual Information Sessions Virtual Open Office House One-On-One Technical Assistance Newsletters Email Campaigns Social Media Campaigns Radio Promotions C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 6 Heritage Grant Program Updates Initial Applicant Stats 24 Total applications submitted • • • $2.6M requested 29% ALANA Peer Review Panels Ongoing 18 Nonprofit applicants 6 Commercial applicants 9 Heritage Capital Projects 15 Site-specific Heritage Tourism Projects C I T Y O F A U S T I N E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T 7 Heritage …
Tourism Commission Via Video Conferencing June 8, 2020 10:00 am MINUTES In Attendance: Rachel Magee Edward Bailey Scott Joslove Bill Bunch John Riedie Lois Rodriguez Mike Cannatti Catlin Whitington Absent: Alta Alexander Vanessa Fuentes Brian Rodgers Staff and Other In Attendance: Felicia Ojeda, Austin Convention Center Department, Staff liaison Katy Zamesnik, Austin, Convention Center Department, Acting Chief Administrative Officer Tom Noonan, Visit Austin, President and CEO Mary Kay Hackley, Visit Austin Christine Cramer, Visit Austin Steve Genovesi, Visit Austin Julie Chase, Visit Austin AGENDA 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER a. Meeting called to order at 10:00 am by Chair, Catlin Whitington 2. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS: a. No Citizen Communications 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. February 10, 2020 – postponed to July Meeting 4. NEW BUSINESS The Commission discussed the following agenda item: a. Reviewed Hotel Occupancy Tax Funded Programs update. b. Visit Austin, Tom Noonan, presented the Visit Austin, Travel and Tourism Updates a. Visit Austin, Tom Noonan and Julie Chase, presented the Visit Austin Marketing Recap b. Chair, Catlin Whitington, shared a Historic Hotel Occupancy Taxable Revenue chart (1995- 2017, annual and monthly) 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS The Commission may discuss and identify future agenda items, topics, or presentations a. Table to Approve February Minutes with amended comments i. Commissioner Cannatti, addressed the Working Groups, to read – Motioned to Approve members for the Environmental Working Groups ii. Commissioner Riedie, addressed he requested to be added to the Short-Term Rental Working groups iii. Commissioner Riedie, addressed the request to add a TPID Working Group 6. ADJOURNMENT a. Chair, Catlin Whitington motioned to adjourned the meeting at 11:23 am. Commissioner Rodriguez seconded the motion. 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 or email Felicia Ojeda 512.404.4022, felicia.ojeda@austintexas.gov. for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Tourism Commission, please contact Felicia Ojeda at 512.404.4022, felicia.ojeda@austintexas.gov. Department, Convention Austin Center the at at
Visit Austin Marketing Recap M A R K E T I N G , P R , T O U R I S M , M U S I C A N D F I L M | M A R C H - J U L Y 2 0 2 0 While all paid advertising efforts are paused, we’ve ensured that our website and social media accounts remain active engaging our audience with timely, relevant and inspiring content. Meanwhile, efforts are also underway to develop a recovery campaign that will deploy when the market is ready. As part of our ongoing commitment to our local hospitality community, we are bringing additional attention to the products and services Austinites and visitors can take advantage of from home. These efforts are engaging with thousands of locals and non-locals every day. W E B S I T E In March, we launched our new (temporary) homepage “Visit Austin, From Home” which highlights Austin content users can take advantage of from home. www.austintexas.org Later this summer, we are launching a new homepage (and other web & social content) designed to support travelers in trip-planning mode, as well as provide Austin content for those that remain at home. S O C I A L M E D I A P E R F O R M A N C E The current goal of Visit Austin’s social media platforms, including leisure, meetings, film, sports and music, is to be a source of entertainment for its followers during the COVID-19 crisis, while continuing to promote local businesses and attractions. Despite paid efforts on pause, between May 1- July 31, Visit Austin’s leisure channels still earned: ● ● ● 971 new followers 126,913 engagements 3,745,758 impressions @visitaustintx @musicaustin @meetaustin @filmatx @sportsaustin All of this signals that while fans can’t travel now, people are still dreaming of visiting Austin. Follow us today at: @visitaustintx @musicaustin Music Austin Visit Austin, Texas VisitAustinTX R E C E N T M A R K E T I N G A C T I V I T I E S Hire an Austin Musician We deployed an eblast to more than 22,000 customers promoting Austin musicians for virtual and hybrid events. Since the email deployed on July 28th, we’ve already received more than 900 page visits and booking inquiries. This is a very promising tactic to help keep musicians working …
Regular Meeting of the Municipal Civil Service Commission Monday, August 10, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting to be held Monday, August 10, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (Sunday, August 9, 2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the August 10, 2020 Municipal Civil Service Commission Meeting, residents must: • Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-2859 or matthew.chustz@austintexas.gov no later than noon, Sunday, August 9, 2020 (the day before the scheduled meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. • Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. • Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. • Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. • Handouts or other information may be emailed to matthew.chustz@austintexas.gov by Noon on Sunday, August 9, 2020, the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Commission members in advance of the meeting. • If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Monday, August 10, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING AGENDA EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) The Commission will announce it will go into closed session pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel, or to discuss matters of litigation and personnel matters as specifically listed on this agenda. If necessary, the Commission will go into closed session, as permitted by law, regarding any item on this agenda. CALL TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting on July 27, 2020. 2. HEARING a. Conduct a hearing on the appeal filed by Aaron Scott regarding their Discharge from the Building Services Department. b. Deliberate in open session or closed session, pursuant to …
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, July 27, 2020 REGULAR MEETING Monday, July 27, 2020 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES The Municipal Civil Service Commission convened in a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, July 27, 2020 via videoconferencing. Vice-Chair Rogers called the Commission meeting to order at 9:43 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Melissa Rogers, Vice-Chair Rebecca Eisenbrey Erika Kane Teresa Peréz-Wiseley Commissioners Absent: Pamela Lancaster, Chair Staff in Attendance: Matthew Chustz, Municipal Civil Service Administrator April Shaw, Municipal Civil Service Coordinator Lisa Rodriguez, Municipal Civil Service Coordinator 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes of the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting of July 13, 2020. The minutes of the July 13, 2020 regular meeting were approved on Vice-Chair Rogers’ motion, Commissioner Peréz-Wiseley’s second, on a vote of 4-0. 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action regarding nomination and recommendation of Chair of the Commission. Vice-Chair Rogers proposed postponing this item to the next meeting of the Commission. Hearing no objections, the item was postponed. 1 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, July 27, 2020 b. Discussion and possible action regarding election of a Vice-Chair of the MCS Commission. Vice-Chair Rogers proposed postponing this item to the next meeting of the Commission. Hearing no objections, the item was postponed. c. Discussion regarding MCS Commission Records Management. Discussion was held regarding MCS Commission Records Management. 4. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action on the MCS Recommendation to City Council (Recommendation 20191108-04B) regarding the review of granted denial of promotion and discharge appeals, to address the concerns brought forth by Michael Girod during Citizens Communication on February 24, 2020. Discussion was held regarding Recommendation 20191108-04B. The Commission directed their attorney to draft communication and bring to a future Commission meeting. b. Discussion and possible action on future meeting dates, times and locations Discussion was held on future meeting dates, times, and locations. The motion to convene MCS Commission meetings held via videoconferencing at 9:00 a.m. beginning with the August 24, 2020 meeting, was approved on Vice-Chair Rogers’ motion, Commissioner Peréz-Wiseley second, on vote of 4-0. 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Public Comment / Speakers: Christina Ortiz addressed the Commission regarding their decision in the matter of the Discharge of Lindsey Randall from the Austin Public Health Department. Carol Guthrie addressed the Commission regarding possible edits to the Municipal Civil Service Rules related to denial of promotions and asked …
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20191108-4B Date: November 8, 2019 Subject: Review and report of Municipal Civil Service Commission denial of promotion and discharge appeals. Motioned By: Pamela Lancaster, Chair Seconded By: Rebecca Eisenbrey, Commissioner Recommendation The Municipal Civil Service Commission recommends Council direct the appropriate City official to review granted denial of promotion and discharge appeals, gather data, and report the findings of the review back to the Commission. Description of Recommendation to Council The Commission requests that the City Council direct the appropriate City official to: 1) Identify each appeal that the Commission granted from an employee who sought to overturn a discharge or denial of promotion; 2) For each such granted appeal, identify the effect of the appeal, including but not limited to the employee's position, rate of pay and any other relevant information regarding the employee before and after the appeal was granted; 3) For each such employee who had an appeal granted, identify whether the employee is still employed with the City and if so, the employee's position; 4) For each such employee who had an appeal granted, identify whether the employee has applied for any promotions or transfers and, if so, the result of such application; 5) For each such employee who had an appeal granted, identify whether the employee has been disciplined or placed on a performance improvement plan, and, if so, the nature and outcome of such disciplinary action or performance improvement plan; and 6) Report the finding of such review back to the Commission Rationale: The MCS Commission is a five-member commission established by the City Charter that, among other things, hears appeals and makes final, binding decisions in the case of any municipal civil service employee who is discharged, suspended, demoted, denied a promotion, or put on disciplinary probation. The first appeal hearing heard by this Commission was in September 2014 and it has been approximately five years since that date. 1of2 The Commission has received information that some employees who have had appeals granted may have suffered negative consequences. The Commission believes that a review of its rulings is appropriate. Pamela Lancaster, Chair; Melissa Rogers, Vice-Chair; Commissioner Rebecca Eisenbrey; Commissioner Teresa Perez-Wiseley Absent: Commissioner Lottie Dailey Vote For: Against: Abstain: Attest: 2 of2 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION November 8, 2019 Letter Regarding MCS Review Dear Mayor and Council: As you know, the Municipal Civil Service Commission is a five-member …
2020 Municipal Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting Schedule Monday, January 13, 2020 Monday, July 13, 2020 Monday, January 27, 2020 Monday, July 27, 2020 Monday, February 10, 2020 Monday, August 10, 2020 Monday, February 24, 2020 Monday, August 24, 2020 Monday, March 9, 2020 Monday, September 14, 2020 Monday, March 23, 2020 Monday, September 28, 2020 Monday, April 13, 2020 Monday, October 12, 2020 Monday, April 27, 2020 Monday, October 26, 2020 Monday, May 11, 2020 Monday, November 9, 2020 Monday, June 8, 2020 Monday, December 14, 2020 Monday, June 22, 2020 Schedule approved at June 10, 2019 MCS Commission Meeting,
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, August 10, 2020 REGULAR MEETING Monday, August 10, 2020 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES The Municipal Civil Service Commission convened in a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, August 10, 2020 via videoconferencing. Vice Chair Rogers called the Commission meeting to order at 9:38 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Melissa Rogers, Vice Chair Rebecca Eisenbrey Erika Kane Teresa Peréz-Wiseley Commissioners Absent: Pamela Lancaster, Chair Staff in Attendance: Matthew Chustz, Municipal Civil Service Administrator April Shaw, Municipal Civil Service Coordinator 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes of the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting of July 27, 2020. The minutes of the July 27, 2020 regular meeting were approved on Vice Chair Rogers’ motion, Commissioner Eisenbrey’s second, on a vote of 4-0. 2. HEARING a. Conduct a hearing on the appeal filed by Aaron Scott regarding their Discharge from the Building Services Department. A hearing was conducted on the appeal filed by Aaron Scott regarding their Discharge from the Building Services Department. b. Deliberate in open or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), regarding the appeal of Aaron Scott regarding their Discharge from the Building Services Department. 1 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, August 10, 2020 Vice Chair Rogers recessed the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting to go into closed session at 11:20 a.m. The Commission deliberated in closed session on the appeal filed by Aaron Scott regarding their Discharge from the Building Services Department. Closed session ended and Vice Chair Rogers called the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting back to order at 11:53 a.m. c. Possible action and decision regarding the appeal of Aaron Scott regarding their Discharge from the Building Services Department. The motion to deny Aaron Scott’s appeal and uphold the decision made by the City of Austin in the Discharge of Aaron Scott was approved on Commissioner Peréz- Wiseley’s motion, Commissioner Kane’s second, on a vote of 4-0. 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action regarding nomination and recommendation of Chair of the Commission. Vice Chair Rogers proposed postponing this item to the next meeting of the Commission. Hearing no objections, the item was postponed. b. Discussion and possible action regarding election of a Vice-Chair of the Municipal Civil Service Commission. Vice Chair Rogers proposed postponing this item to the next meeting of the Commission. Hearing no objections, the item was …
Regular Meeting of the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission Monday, August 10, 2020 LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission to be held August 10, 2020, with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (August 9, 2020, by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the August 10, 2020, LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 974-2154 or neal.falgoust@austintexas.gov no later than noon, August 9, 2020. The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to neal.falgoust@austintexas.gov by noon, August 9, 2020. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2020, 3:00 P.M. VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: District Commissioner 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Kannou (Kimberly) Curette Sandra Chavez Victor Martinez (Chair) Holly Kirby Ruben Baeza Terrance Hines Deirdre Doughty Saul Gonzalez District 9 10 Mayor At-Large At-Large At-Large At-Large Commissioner Nan Dowling Brandon Wollerson Christina Gorczynski Tarik Daniels Charles Curry Kathryn Gonzales (Vice Chair) Melissa Taylor AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 2. NEW BUSINESS 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – June 8, May 11, April 8, and March 9, 2020 a. Presentation by Joshua Robinson concerning an LGBTQ Quality of Life Study. (Sponsor: Equity Office; Strategic Outcome: Government That Works for All) b. Presentation by the Office of Sustainability concerning revisions to the 2020 Community Climate Plan. (Sponsor: Staff; Strategic Outcome: Health & Environment) c. Approve a recommendation concerning the use of gender pronouns by City of Austin employees. (Sponsor: Gonzales; Strategic Outcome: …
Date Rationale LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20200810-2C August 10, 2020 City of Austin Employees’ Use and Display of Gender Pronouns Subject Recommendation to Council Make it the official policy of the City of Austin that employees and prospective employees have the permission and option to use and display of their gender pronouns on: 1. Email signatures; 2. Nametags and nameplates; 3. Internal forms and records (corporate directories, human resources records, applicant tracking systems, etc.); 4. Business cards; 5. Video conferencing participant names; and 6. Human resources and payroll management platforms. 1. The City of Austin currently lacks an official policy regarding employees’ use and display of their gender pronouns on email signatures, nametags and nameplates, internal forms and records (corporate directories, human resources records, applicant tracking systems, etc.), business cards, video conferencing participant names, human resources and payroll management platforms, etc. 2. Due to the lack of an official policy, some City of Austin employees are prohibited from using and displaying their gender pronouns because it violates department-level policies regarding content and style of email signatures, nametags, business cards, etc. 3. Using department-level policies and style guides to justify the prohibition of the use and display of personal gender pronouns is highly suspect. 4. City of Austin employees may construe this prohibition as discrimination, harassment, or retaliation based upon their sex, gender, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity. Page 1 of 4 5. The City of Austin prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation against an employee or prospective employee based on sex, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity. City of Austin Personnel Policies § I-A Equal Employment Opportunity and Anti- Discrimination 6. The City of Austin prohibits employers from discriminating against an employee or prospective employee based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity. City of Austin Code of Ordinances § 5-3-4 Unlawful Employment Practices 7. The State of Texas prohibits employers from discriminating against an employee or prospective employee based on sex. State of Texas Labor Code § 2-A-21.051 Discrimination by Employer 8. The United States prohibits employers from discriminating against an employee or prospective employee based on sex. The United States Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title VII 9. The United States Supreme Court has ruled that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employers from discriminating against an employee or prospective employee based on sexual orientation or transgender status. Bostock v. Clayton County …
LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, August 10, 2020, via videoconference, in Austin, Texas. Chair Victor Martinez called the meeting to order at 3:08 p.m. Members in Attendance: Martinez, Curette, Curry, Daniels, Gonzales, Gonzalez, Taylor, Wollerson Staff in Attendance: Staff Liaison Neal Falgoust PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: None 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – The minutes of June 8, May 11, April 8, and March 9, 2020, were approved as submitted without objection. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Joshua Robinson of the Equity Office provided an update on the LGBTQ Quality of Life Study. The contractor is assembling a research advisory panel and is accepting applications. b. Item 2b was withdrawn. c. Commissioner Gonzales presented a recommendation concerning the use of gender pronouns by City of Austin employees. Commissioner Gonzales made a motion to approve the recommendation and Commissioner Wollerson provided a second. Commissioners voted 8-0 to approve the recommendation. ADJOURNMENT – Chair Martinez adjourned the meeting at 3:32 p.m. without objection.
Strategic Planning/Needs Assessment Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council Monday, August 10, 2020 Strategic Planning/Needs Assessment Committee to be held 08/10/2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (08/09/2020 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the 08/10/2020 HIV Planning Council Meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (08/09/2020). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Jaseudia Killion by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live STRATEGIC PLANNING/NEEDS ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL MONDAY, AUGUST 10th, 2020, 6:00 P.M. VIA VIDECONFERENCING STRATEGIC PLANNING/NEEDS ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Committee Chair-Glenn Crawford, Brian Johnson, Lee Miranda, Tara Scarbrough AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Speakers who have registered one day prior to the meeting will have a three-minute allotment to address concerns regarding items on the agenda. 1. 2. 3. 4. CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM INTRODUCTION/ANNOUNCEMENTS APPROVAL OF MINUTES DATA REVIEW a. 2019 Special Studies b. Early Identification on Individuals with HIV/AIDs (EIIHA) 5. MAI (MINORITY AIDS INITIATIVE) PROGRAM REVIEW a. Follow-up recommendations for MAI funding allocations 6. 2020 DIRECTIVES a. Determine Directives for 2020 7. REVIEW ANNUAL CALENDAR a. Review of the work plan calendar for this committee 8. STAFF REPORT ADJOURNMENT Indicative of action items 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 …
Historic Landmark Commission Architectural Review Committee August 10, 2020 The Architectural Review Committee meeting will be held August 10, 2020 at 3:00 pm with social distancing modifications. Community members will be allowed to listen to the meeting via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All participants (applicants and others) must register in advance (no later than Sunday, August 9, 2020 by noon). To listen to the August 10, 2020 Architectural Review Committee meeting, community members must: If you have submitted a request, you will receive either an email or phone call on the day • Call or email the board liaison at preservation@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-1264 no later than noon on Sunday, August 9. Provide your person’s name and telephone number or email address. • of the meeting with the telephone number and call-in instructions. • You must call in at least 15 minutes prior to the meeting start in order to listen (no later than 2:45 p.m.). Late callers will not be accepted. • Applicants will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. • Handouts or other information may be emailed to preservation@austintexas.gov no later than noon on Sunday, August 9. This information will be provided to commissioners in advance of the meeting. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE Monday, August 10, 2020 – 3:00 p.m. This meeting will be held remotely and will be limited to 90 minutes’ duration. AGENDA COMMITTEE MEMBERS: ____ Terri Myers ____ Kevin Koch ____ Beth Valenzuela CALL TO ORDER A. DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON HISTORIC REVIEW APPLICATIONS and PRELIMINARY REVIEW OF OTHER PROJECTS 1. C14H-1996-0003 – Bartholomew-Robinson Building, 1415 Lavaca Street Construct a high-rise addition. 2. C14H-2009-0058 – Graham-Bybee Residence, 1406 Enfield Road Modify window and door openings on the rear of the house. 3. C14H-2011-0002 – Routon-Alvarez-Lopez House, 809 E. 9th Street Construct a high-rise building adjacent to the historic house. 4. C14H-1981-0018 – Kenney House, 611 W 22nd Street Construct exterior staircase and modify the rear of the house. 5. Un-numbered – 4010 Avenue H (Hyde Park Historic District) Construct a 2-story rear addition, replace asbestos siding with fiber cement siding, alter/add window openings on secondary walls, and add a new side porch on secondary wall. 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 …
KARTWHEEL STUDIO | 1406 e n f i e l d d r i v e 19 05 E 1 2t h Street, Au stin , TX PROJECT INFORMATION: CONTACTS: LOCATION: 1406 Enfield Road, Austin, TX 78703 PROJEC T DESCRIPTION: This project is the renovation of a single-family residence located in the Cit y of Austin at 1406 Enfield Road, 78703. The existing house is approximately 3,310 square feet with 2 stories and a basement. The design anticipates no addition of square footage. The project will consist of removing and reconfiguring interior walls, replacing interior finishes, adding millwork, and replacing /adding windows and a door on the rear- facing wall. The project is planned to compliment the current design aesthetic and materialit y of the existing house. The house is currently registered as a landmark by the cit y of Austin. APPLICANT: CARY DEVORE Email: cddevo@gmail.com DESIGN: K ART WHEEL STUDIO Contact: David Clark Email: david@kar t wheel.co Phone: 512- 820 -1518 SQUARE FOOTAGES: Lot Size - 13,114 SF Level 1 - 1,543 SF Level 2 - 1,543 SF Basement (Approx.) - 225 SF Building Total - 3,310 SF 22 1406 ENFIELD DRIVEKARTWHEEL STUDIO PHOTOS OF EXISTING BUILDING: FRONT-FACING REAR-FACING 33 1406 ENFIELD DRIVEKARTWHEEL STUDIO S I D E W A L K D A O R D L E I F N E K L A W E D I S EXISTING WALL 1 SITE PLAN OVERALL Scale: 1/16" = 1'-0" ALLEY 10' R.O.W PROPERTY LINE EXISTING WALL 570' NEW ELECTRICAL CABLE WITHIN THE PROPERTY TO BE TRENCHED UNDERGROUND (T.B.C.) NEW WALL SLIDING AUTOMOBILE GATE E N I L G D L B ' 0 3 DN BRICK PAVER laundry " 0 - ' 4 DN (2R) porte cochere D N foyer N R U T E R R A I dining kitchen WATER MULCH living E C A L P E R F I ELECTRICAL SPA " 0 - ' 3 1 DN GRAVEL sun room RAISED PLANTER DN 2R DN FIRE PIT AC CONC. PAD AC DN 2R 568' SUV SUV SUV SUV POOL EQUIPMENT 3.5' X 10' POOL 45' x 13' pool 50'-0" LAWN Q B B TV DINNING DN 1R DN 1R pool house MURPHY BED pool equipment K C A B T E S D R A Y R A E R ' 0 1 K C A B T E S D R …
ELECTRICAL GENERATOR P M A R E V O B A EXISTING EXISTING TRANSFORMER PAD 103 104 K L A W E D S I 4'-0" " 78 1 - ' 6 1 " 17 8 - ' 6 1 K L A W E D S I E P O L S 2 1 : 1 UP " 58 6 - ' 7 AMENITY 101 W W W D D D FIRE PUMP ROOM FIRE RISER 8- YARD DUMPSTER 8- YARD DUMPSTER (TRASH) (RECYCLE) A K L A W E D S I E V O B A MTL. GRATE OVER DETENTION BOX LOCKERS S.2 A UP UP AREA OF REFUGE 201 202 203 204 UP A UP A SIDEWALK FOR CITY OF AUSTIN USE C B C B C B PARKING LEVEL SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0" GROUND LEVEL SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0" RESIDENTIAL FLOORS 2-9 SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0" hatch + ulland owen a r c h i t e c t s 1010 East 11th Street Austin, Texas 78702 T: 512.474.8548 F: 512.474.8643 www.huoarchitects.com Civil Engineer: Civilitude LLC 5110 Lancaster Ct Austin, TX 78723 512.761.6161 Structural Engineer: TDI Engineering 5906 Old Fredericksburg Rd. Ste. 300 Austin, Tx 78749 512.301.3389 Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Engineer: Aptus Engineering LLC 1919 South 1st St. Building B, Austin TX 78704 512.852.5059 Z E P O L E D A T S V A L I 2 0 7 8 7 X T , N I T S U A T E E R T S H T 9 T S A E 9 0 8 NOTE: This document, the ideas and design incorporated herein are and shall remain the property of h+uo architects. These documents are not to be used or altered, in whole or in part, for other than the original intended use, nor are they to be assigned to any third party without written permission from h+uo architects. NOTE: By act of submitting a bid for the proposed contract, the bidder warrants that the bidder, and all subcontractors and material suppliers he intends to use have carefully and thoroughly reviewed the drawings and specifications and other construction documents and have found them complete and free from any ambiguities and sufficient for the purpose intended. The bidder further warrants that to the best of their or their subcontractor's and material supplier's knowledge all materials and products specified or indicated herein …
611 W. 22ND STREET- HLC PACKAGE EXISTING RENDERING PROJECT TEAM GENERAL NOTES OWNER VILLA RIO, LP 6543 SEWANEE HOUSTON, TEXAS 77005 BRAD ZUCKER & SAM MASSAED BRADZUCKER@COMCAST.NET; SAMGMAS@ME.COM ARCHITECT CLAYTON & LITTLE 2201 N LAMAR BLVD AUSTIN, TEXAS 78705 GEORGE WILCOX, AIA 512-477-1727 GEORGE@CLAYTONANDLITTLE.COM CIVIL ENGINEER BLEYL ENGINEERING 12007 TECHNOLOGY BLVD, STE 150 AUSTIN, TEXAS 78727 JASON RODGERS, PE 512-454-2400 JRODGERS@BLEYLENGINEERING.COM LANDSCAPE BLU FISH COLLABORATIVE 3607 S LAMAR BLVD #103 AUSTIN, TX 78704 MICHAEL R. FISHBAUGH PLA, ASLA, LEED AP, CLARB 512-388-4115 MIKE@BFCOLLABORATIVE.COM STRUCTURAL STRUCTURES 6926 N LAMAR BLVD AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 CHUCK CUMMINGS, PE 512-499-0919 CHUCK@STRUCTURESTX.COM DRAWING INDEX G1.0 D1.1 D1.2 A1.1 A1.2 A2.1 A2.2 A2.3 COVER SHEET DEMO PLAN - FIRST FLOOR DEMO PLAN - SECOND FLOOR SITE & FIRST FLOOR PLAN SECOND FLOOR PLAN EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS - PROPOSED EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS - PROPOSED 3D VIEWS PROPOSED 1. ALL WORK SHALL BE IN CONFORMANCE WITH APPLICABLE BUILDING CODES, AND TO INCLUDE ALL REQUIREMENTS OF OTHER AGENCIES HAVING JURISDICTION. 2. EXAMINATION OF THE SITE AND PORTIONS THEREOF THAT AFFECT THIS WORK SHALL BE MADE BY THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR, WHO SHALL COMPARE EXISTING CONDITIONS WITH THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND SATISFY HIM/HERSELF AS TO THE EXISTING CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH WORK IS TO BE PERFORMED. CONTRACTOR SHALL AT SUCH TIME ASCERTAIN AND VERIFY THE LOCATIONS OF EXISTING STRUCTURES. 3. THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS DESCRIBE DESIGN INTENT, AND ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE ALL INCLUSIVE. CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MEANS AND METHODS TO PROVIDE COMPLETE OPERATIONAL SYSTEMS AND INSTALLATIONS. NO CLAIMS FOR ADDITIONAL WORK WILL BE AWARDED FOR WORK WHICH IS DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS OR WHICH IS REASONABLY INFERABLE FROM THEM. 4. CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THOROUGH COORDINATION OF TRADES. ALL CLAIMS FOR ADDITIONAL WORK WILL NOT BE AWARDED FOR ANY AND ALL WORK RELATED TO SUCH COORDINATION. 5. CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY ALL DIMENSIONS, ELEVATIONS, AND CONDITIONS AT THE SITE, CONFIRM THAT THE WORK IS BUILDABLE AS SHOWN, AND NOTIFY THE ARCHITECT IN WRITING OF ANY DISCREPANCIES PRIOR TO PROCEEDING WITH ANY AND ALL WORK IN QUESTION. 6. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE TO FINISH FACE OF CONCRETE, CENTERLINE OF STEEL, FACE OF STUD OR CASEWORK UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE. DIMENSIONS NOTED AS "CLR" MUST BE PRECISELY MAINTAINED. DIMENSIONS ARE NOT ADJUSTABLE WITHOUT ARCHITECTS APPROVAL UNLESS NOTED AS "+/-". VERIFY DIMENSIONS MARKED "V.I.F." PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION, AND NOTIFY ARCHITECT OF ANY INCONSISTENCIES. 7. ALL DIMENSIONS, NOTES AND DETAILS SHOWN ON ONE PORTION OF A …
KARTWHEEL STUDIO | 1406 e n f i e l d d r i v e 19 05 E 1 2t h Street, Au stin , TX PROJECT INFORMATION: CONTACTS: LOCATION: 1406 Enfield Road, Austin, TX 78703 PROJEC T DESCRIPTION: This project is the renovation of a single-family residence located in the Cit y of Austin at 1406 Enfield Road, 78703. The existing house is approximately 3,310 square feet with 2 stories and a basement. The design anticipates no addition of square footage. The project will consist of removing and reconfiguring interior walls, replacing interior finishes, adding millwork, and replacing /adding windows on the rear-facing wall. The project is planned to compliment the current design aesthetic and materialit y of the existing house. The house is currently registered as a landmark by the cit y of Austin. APPLICANT: CARY DEVORE Email: cddevo@gmail.com DESIGN: K ART WHEEL STUDIO Contact: David Clark Email: david@kar t wheel.co Phone: 512- 820 -1518 SQUARE FOOTAGES: Lot Size - 13,114 SF Level 1 - 1,543 SF Level 2 - 1,543 SF Basement (Approx.) - 225 SF Building Total - 3,310 SF 22 1406 ENFIELD DRIVEKARTWHEEL STUDIO PHOTOS OF EXISTING BUILDING: FRONT-FACING REAR-FACING 33 1406 ENFIELD DRIVEKARTWHEEL STUDIO S I D E W A L K ALLEY 10' R.O.W 570' 25'-0" PROPERTY LINE EXISTING AUTOMATIC DOUBLE LEAF GATE EXISTING WALL D A O R D L E I F N E K L A W E D I S NEW DRIVEWAY IN LOCATION OF EXISTING " 6 - ' 8 EXISTING FRONT ENTRY EXISTING PLANTING BED RESIDENCE 42'-0" EXISTING SELF CLOSING GATE EXISTING GRAVEL TO REMAIN T1 E N I L G D L B ' 0 3 EXISTING LAWN TO REMAIN " 3 - ' 2 1 AC AC ELECTRICAL PANEL PLANTING BED NEW ELECTRICAL METER SPA NEW CONCRETE POOL DECK NEW POOL 12'-0" FROM O.E. WATERLINE TO FINISH MULCH IN CRZ EXISTING GRAVEL TO REMAIN T2 EXISTING WALL T3 T4 568' T5 T6 EXISTING PERIMETER FENCE TO REMAIN 1 SITE PLAN OVERALL Scale: 1/16" = 1'-0" E O E O E O E O E O E O E O PEA GRAVEL 5' SIDE SETBACK O E O E EXISTING LAWN TO REMAIN O O E E O E O E O E O E O E O E O E O E O E O E O E O E O E O E …
Meeting of the Electric Utility Commission August 10, 2020 The Electric Utility Commission is to be held August 10, 2020 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance of Sunday, August 9 by Noon. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Electric Utility Commission meeting, residents must: •Call or email the board liaison at 512-497-0966 OR jeff.vice@austinenergy.com no later than noon, Sunday, August 9. The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak; each speaker will have up to three minutes to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to jeff.vice@austinenergy.com by noon, Sunday before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If this meeting is broadcast live, residents may watch the meeting here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Electric Utility Commission August 10, 2020 10:00AM – 11:30AM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Austin, Texas AGENDA Members: Marty Hopkins, Chair (Casar) Dave Tuttle, Vice Chair (Alter) Jim Boyle (Pool) Cary Ferchill (Adler) Karen Hadden (Kitchen) Cyrus Reed (Tovo) Rachel Stone (Harper-Madison) Kay Trostle (Ellis) Matt Weldon (Flannigan) Stefan Wray (Renteria) Erik Funkhouser (Garza) For more information, please visit: www.austintexas.gov/euc Reading and Action on Consent Agenda: Items 2-14 may be acted upon by one motion. No separate discussion or action on any of the items is necessary unless desired by a Commissioner. CALL MEETING TO ORDER 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Approve minutes of the July 17, 2020 regular meeting. NEW BUSINESS – CONSENT ( ) = Target Council Meeting Date; [ ] = RCA Type 2. (8/27) [Purchasing] Authorize award of a contract with Butler & Land Inc to provide leak detecting infrared cameras, in an amount not to exceed $200,000. 3. (8/27) [Purchasing] Authorize …
Item 21 EUC Report re Council Action August 10, 2020 Items below approved by EUC July 17; Council approved on date indicated in parenthesis. 2. (7/29) [Purchasing] Authorize award and execution of a multi-term contract with Techline Inc, to provide network protector rebuild services, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $9,100,000. 3. (7/29) [Purchasing] Authorize an amendment to an existing contract with DirectApps, Inc. D/B/A Direct Technology, to provide continued maintenance, support and system upgrades to the workflow automation software solution for energy efficiency and solar rebate programs, for an increase in the amount of $1,920,000 and to extend the term by five years, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $3,830,000. 4. (7/29) [Purchasing] Authorize negotiation and execution of a multi-term contract with J.D. Power, to provide customer satisfaction and benchmarking studies, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $506,500. 5. (7/29) [Purchasing] Authorize award of a multi-term contract with Priester-Mell & Nicholson Inc., to provide acrylic and polypropylene padlock meter seals, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $467,000. 6. (7/29) [Purchasing: Various depts; AE’s portion approximately $1.5M] Authorize award of two multi-term contracts with Texas Disposal Systems, Inc. and Balcones Recycling Inc., to provide trash, recycling, and organics collection services for City facilities, each for up to five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $7,500,000, divided between the contractors. 1
Item 2 Posting Language ..Title Authorize award of a contract with Butler & Land Inc., to provide leak detecting infrared cameras, in an amount not to exceed $200,000. (Note: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9D Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the goods required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established). ..Body Lead Department Purchasing Office. Client Department(s) Austin Energy. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Capital Budget of Austin Energy. Purchasing Language: The Purchasing Office issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) 1100 MEA1016 for these goods. The solicitation issued on April 13, 2020 and it closed on May 5, 2020. The recommended contractor submitted the only responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bid received, is available for viewing on the City’s Financial Services website, Austin Finance Online. Link: Solicitation Documents. Prior Council Action: For More Information: Inquiries should be directed to the City Manager’s Agenda Office, at 512-974-2991 or AgendaOffice@austintexas.gov NOTE: Respondents to this solicitation, and their representatives, shall continue to direct inquiries to the solicitation’s Authorized Contact Person: Maria Andrade at 512-972-9424 or Maria.Andrade@austintexas.gov. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: August 10, 2020 - To be reviewed by the Electric Utility Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract is for two leak detecting infrared cameras. The cameras are used by the substation maintenance group, to safely and quickly identify insulation gas leaks throughout Austin Energy’s Transmission and Distribution system. The cameras help prevent service interruptions and help Austin Energy mitigate the loss of gasses which are tracked by the Environmental Protection Agency. ..Strategic Outcome(s) Strategic Outcome(s): Government That Works for All. Item 3 Posting Language ..Title Authorize award of a multi-term contract with Airgas Inc., to provide industrial gases, pressure vessels, and pressure vessel maintenance, and inspections, for up to six years for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,633,500. (Note: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9D Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program. For the goods and services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established). ..Body Lead Department Purchasing Office. Client Department(s) Austin Energy; Austin Fire Department; Austin Police Department; Austin Water; Aviation; Fleet Mobility Services. Fiscal Note Funding in the …
Electric Utility Commission August 10, 2020 Minutes The Electric Utility Commission (EUC) convened a regularly scheduled meeting via videoconference/Webex. Meeting called to order by Chair Hopkins at 10:02a.m. Also present were Commissioners Boyle, Ferchill, Reed, Trostle, Tuttle and Weldon. Commissioners Hadden and Stone joined after the consent agenda. Commissioner Wray was absent and there is one vacancy. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Approve minutes of the July 17, 2020 regular meeting. Following review of RCAs, motion (Boyle) to approve minutes; seconded (Reed) passed on a vote of 9-0, with Commissioner Wray absent and one vacancy. NEW BUSINESS – CONSENT ( ) = Target Council Meeting Date; [ ] = RCA Type Motion (Ferchill) to recommend consent agenda Items 2-8, 10 and 14; seconded (Tuttle); passed on a vote of 7-0, with Commissioners Hadden and Stone off the dais, Wray absent and one vacancy. Following discussion, Items 9, 11 and 12 were recommended on a vote of 9-0, with Commissioner Wray absent and one vacancy (motions/seconds as noted below): Item 9: Motion (Trostle) to recommend; seconded (Boyle) Item 11: Motion (Trostle) to recommend; seconded (Boyle) Item 12: Motion (Ferchill) to recommend; seconded (Weldon) Following discussion, motion (Ferchill) to recommend Item 15; seconded (Weldon); passed on a vote of 8-0-1, with Commissioner Hadden abstaining, Wray absent and one vacancy. Following discussion, no motion/action taken regarding Item 13. 2. (8/27) [Purchasing] Authorize award of a contract with Butler & Land Inc to provide leak detecting infrared cameras, in an amount not to exceed $200,000. 3. (8/27) [Purchasing] Authorize award of a multi-term contract with Airgas Inc, to provide industrial gases, pressure vessels, and pressure vessel maintenance, and inspections, for up to six years for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,633,500. 4. (8/27) [Purchasing] Authorize an amendment to an existing contract with Solar Turbines Inc D/B/A Caterpillar, for continued turbine maintenance and support, for an increase in the amount of $250,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $4,886,758. 5. (8/27) [Purchasing] Authorize negotiation and execution of a multi-term contract with Dealers Electrical Supply, to provide ION meters, for up to five years for a total contract amount not to exceed $850,000. 6. (8/27) [Purchasing] Authorize an amendment to an existing cooperative contract with Insight Public Sector, Inc. D/B/A Insight Public Sector, to provide additional Quest products and services including software maintenance and support services, for an …
Special Meeting of the Early Childhood Council August 10, 2020 Early Childhood Council to be held August 10, 2020, with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (by Sunday, August 9, 2020 at 12:00 noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the Early Childhood Council Meeting, residents must: •Email the board liaison at Rachel.Farley@austintexas.gov or text or call her at 512-663-2792 no later than noon on Sunday, August 9 (the day before the meeting). The information required is the speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, and a telephone number or email address. •Once a request to speak has been called in or emailed to the board liaison, residents will receive either an email or phone call providing the telephone number to call on the day of the scheduled meeting. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start in order to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to Rachel.Farley@austintexas.gov by Noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •This meeting is not broadcast live. EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2020, 1:00 P.M. VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING AGENDA CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES from 6/10/2020 meeting 2. Moment of silence and words of remembrance for Jacquie Porter 3. PRESENTATION: Looking Ahead to the 87th Texas Legislature, City of Austin Intergovernmental Relations Officer, Brie L. Franco 4. NEW BUSINESS AND POSSIBLE ACTIONS a. Chair updates, Raul Alvarez i. Discussion and possible action on nominations committee and officer ii. Representation on the Joint Inclusion Committee iii. Discussion and possible action on ECC Annual Internal Review election b. Policy Work Group Updates- Anna Lisa Conlin and Cathy McHorse i. Discussion and possible action on recommendation to Council about 5 key messages for families from the Success By 6 coalition ii. City of Austin investments in child care supports during coronavirus iii. Discussion and possible action on recommendation to Council regarding forthcoming staff response to Council resolution 20200729-089 c. Updates on Dove Springs Health …
87TH STATE LEGISLATIVE AGENDA Intergovernmental Relations Office – Brie L. Franco, Officer TEXAS LEGISLATURE INCREASINGLY FOCUSED ON CITIES Total Bills Introduced Total Bills Passed City-Related bills introduced City-Related bills passed Year 76th-1999 77th-2001 78th-2003 79th-2005 80th-2007 81st-2009 82nd-2011 83rd-2013 84th-2015 85th – 2017 5,813 5,612 5,633 5,512 6,241 7,464 5,938 5,950 6,476 6,800 1,622 1,601 1,384 1,389 1,481 1,459 1,379 1,437 1,329 1,208 1,230+ 1,200+ 1,200+ 1,200+ 1,200+ 1,500+ 1,500+ 1,900+ 1,900+ 2,500+ 86th – 2019 7,324 1,429 2,300+ 130+ 150+ 110+ 105+ 120+ 120+ 160+ 220+ 220+ 294 338 • 54 % more City- related bills were passed between 2015 and 2019 • 182 % more City – related bills were passed between 2009 and 2019 8/6/2020 87th Legislative Agenda 2 LEGISLATIVE SESSION: IGRO ROLE In the 86th session • 3,970 Bills/JR’s were filed in last 10 business days before filing deadline, March 8th. (54%). • 7,324 bills read and analyzed by IGRO. • Over 2,500 bills were determined by IGRO to affect cities. • 1,296 Bills/JR’s required analysis/action by departments and IGRO. 8/6/2020 87th Legislative Agenda 3 TREND: ANTI-CITY TONE: GOVERNOR ABBOTT "As opposed to the state having to take multiple rifle-shot approaches at overriding local regulations, I think a broad-based law by the state of Texas that says across the board, the state is going to pre-empt local regulations, is a superior approach“ * – Governor Greg Abbott, March 21, 2017 *Source: “Abbott wants "broad-based law" that pre-empts local regulations” Texas Tribune, March 21, 2017 Governor Greg Abbott in 2017 8/6/2020 87th Legislative Agenda 4 TREND: ANTI-CITY LEGISLATION: POST 85TH SPECIAL SESSION "Our cities are still controlled by Democrats…And where do we have all our problems in America? Not at the state level run by Republicans, but in our cities that are mostly controlled by Democrat mayors and Democrat city council men and women. That's where you see liberal policies. That's where you see high taxes. That's where you see street crime." * -Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, 2017 Lt Governor Dan Patrick in 2016. Photo by Gage Skidmore. *Source: “Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick blames city governments for "all our problems in America" Texas Tribune, AUG. 4, 2017 8/6/2020 87th Legislative Agenda 5 TREND: ANTI-CITY TONE: POST 86TH SESSION “Any mayor, county judge that was dumb ass enough to come meet with me, I told them with great clarity, my goal is for this to be the worst …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Early Childhood Council Recommendation Number: 20200810-4bi Five Key Messages for Families during COVID-19 WHEREAS, current challenges our community faces due to the COVID-19 public health pandemic are unprecedented; and WHEREAS, often-changing in messages to the community have created confusion and fear for families with young children; and WHEREAS the first five years of life are vitally important for healthy intellectual, physical, and social emotional development; and WHEREAS, the Success By 6 Coalition recommends five simple messages for parents and caregivers that can unite us in word, spirit, and a sense of community; and WHEREAS, these five messages represent a consensus of leaders in early childhood education; and WHEREAS, repetition and consistency help combat confusion and misinformation at a time when clarity is vital; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Early Childhood Council encourages the Austin City Council to share and amplify these five Key Messages for families with young children through all available channels including social media, council office communications, and communications from city staff. 1. Wear a mask every time you leave your home. If you must enter a public building such as a grocery store, try to keep the number of people with you to a minimum. Remember, kids under the age of two should NOT wear masks because of the risk of suffocation. 2. Sign up for Bright By Text for timely resources, simple encouragements, and supports for caregivers: http://www.bit.ly/SMARTATX 3. For the well-being of young children, keep home routines going as much as you can, include daily talking, playing, reading, and singing. 4. Fill out the Census at http://www.mycensus2020.gov/to ensure our community has the resources and representation we need for the next 10 years. 5. Call 2-1-1 or visit http://www.connectatx.org/ to access information about basic needs, including food, childcare, mental health, physical safety, and more. Date of Approval: 8/10/2020 Record of the vote: 7-0-0 Attest:
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Early Childhood Council Recommendation Number: 20200810-4biii Support for action on response to Council Resolution 20200729-089 WHEREAS, on July 29, 2020, City Council adopted resolution 20200729-089 directing the City Manager to collaborate with the Austin-Travis County COVID-19 Child Care Task Force to report on the state of child care and supervision and support for children and youth in our community and include actionable recommendations by August 13, 2020 to address the current and imminent challenges; and WHEREAS, the resolution directs the City Manager to collaborate with local school districts to make City facilities such as libraries and recreation centers available to local school districts and working families for the duration of virtual instruction due to COVID-19 should that be helpful; and WHEREAS, Austin Public Health staff and members of the Task Force are finalizing that report which, as directed by Council, will include recommended measures for stabilizing the local child care system and actions that may be taken at the local, state, and federal levels, including an assessment of the viability of establishing a Child Care Stabilization Fund that may award immediate and ongoing stabilization grants and other solutions to increase equitable access to quality child care; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Early Childhood Council encourages the Austin City Council to support the recommendations in the forthcoming report to Council in response to Council Resolution 20200739-089 and act in a timely manner to fund and implement them. Date of Approval: 8/10/2020 Record of the vote: 7-0-0 Attest:
