REGULAR MEETING of the ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL Monday, April 7th, 2025, 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 participate 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 AIPP Program Manager Jaime Castillo at jaime.castillo@austintexas.gov, (512) 974-7852. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Chair – Stephanie Lemmo, Vice Chair – J Muzacz, Andrew Danziger, Taylor Davis, Bernardo Diaz, Kristi-Anne Shaer, 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 minutes of the Art in Public Places Panel Regular Meeting on March 3rd, 2025. 1. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 5. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion of Arts Commission Liaison Report on Action Items from March 24th, 2025, Arts Commissions Meeting by Arts Commission Liaison Maldonado. Discussion of Mid/Conceptual design for the Spicewood Springs AIPP project with artist Christine Rojek ACTION: Approve the Final Design for the Austin Public Health / SAFE Alliance Art in Public Places Project – Felipe Gomez ACTION: Approve the Selection Process Recommendations for the Walter E. Long & John Trevino, Jr Metro Parks. 6. 7. 8. ACTION: Approve the Selection Process Recommendations for the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Airport Expansion & Development Program (AEDP) Phase II Art in Public Places Projects – Midfield Concourse, Departures Ticketing, Arrivals Baggage Claim, Arrivals Curbside, Elevated Pedestrian Bridge, and Lower-Level Pedestrian Crossings. ACTION: Approve Prequal/TEMPO Working Group report Discussion and Possible ACTION: Update for Guidelines Working Group and Resolution No. 20250306-029 Art in Public Places Staff Briefing on Conservation, Current Projects, and Milestones STAFF BRIEFINGS 9. 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 …
REGULAR MEETING of the COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS APRIL 7, 2025 AT 6:30PM W. 3rd Street AUSTIN CITY HALL ROOM 1101 AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Commission on Immigrant Affairs may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Gunjen Mittal at gunjen.mittal@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-6104. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Melissa Ortega, Chair Kevin T. Countie Miriam Dorantes, Vice Chair Adrian De La Rosa Azeem Edwin Aditi Joshi Jeanne “Canan” Kaba Yohana Saucedo Shweta Padmanabha AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Immigrant Affairs regular meeting on March 3, 2. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Immigrant Affairs special called meeting on March 2025. 15, 2025. 3. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Immigrant Affairs special called meeting on March 29, 2025. STAFF BRIEFING 4. Briefing by Rocio Villalobos, Equity and Inclusion Program Manager - Immigrant Affairs, regarding general updates on immigrant affairs. 5. Briefing by Alejandra Mireles, Equity and Inclusion Program Coordinator – Equity Division, Office of Equity and Inclusion, regarding peer commissions currently conducting Quality of studies. Life DISCUSSION ITEMS 6. Discussion on next steps for the Quality-of-Life Study. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. Discussion and approval for the Commission on Immigrant Affairs’ nomination and election 8. Discussion and approval for the Commission on Immigrant Affairs’ nomination and election for Chair. for Vice Chair. 9. Discussion and approval of working group to engage with the FY 2025-26 budget process, monitor its progress through Council, and gather feedback in preparation for developing FY 2027 budget recommendations. 10. Discussion and action on approving updates to the membership of Quality-of-Life Working 11. Discussion and approval of working group regarding U-Visa and T-Visa in collaboration with Group. Austin Police Department. 12. Discussion and action on approving membership of Commissioners and of community members—Karen Crawford, Krystal Gomez, and Jennifer Walker Gates—to join the working …
MUSIC COMMISSION MEETING 4/07/2025 H O T E L O C C U P A N C Y T A X C O L L E C T I O N S L I V E M U S I C F U N D Erica Shamaly Division Manager UPDATED 3.24.2025 FY 25 Year-to-Date Hotel Occupancy Tax Collections – Live Music Fund FY25 Amended Budget January 2025 w/ Encumbrances $809,445 FY25 Year-to-Date w/ Encumbrances $1,682,703 FY25 Year-End Estimate $17,874 $312,748 $827,586 $19,399 $338,773 $854,923 $12,938 $323,076 $798,287 $5,509 $217,400 $744,461 $4,573 $472,660 $716,095 $36,835 $335,537 $782,771 $19,180 $288,001 $856,608 $5,354 $172,557 $754,925 $809,445 $17,407 $159,710 $696,141 FY 23 FY 24 FY 25 October April November May December June January July February August March September FY 25 Year-to-Date Hotel Occupancy Tax Collections – Live Music Fund FY25 Amended Budget February 2025 w/ Encumbrances $316,607 FY25 Year-to-Date w/ Encumbrances $1,999,311 FY25 Year-End Estimate $17,874 $312,748 $827,586 $19,399 $338,773 $854,923 $12,938 $323,076 $798,287 $5,509 $217,400 $744,461 $4,573 $472,660 $716,095 $36,835 $335,537 $782,771 $19,180 $288,001 $856,608 $5,354 $172,557 $754,925 $316,607 $809,445 $17,407 $159,710 $696,141 FY 23 FY 24 FY 25 October April November May December June January July February August March September FY 24 Year-to-Date Hotel Occupancy Tax Collections – Live Music Fund FY24 Amended Budget $5,575,000 FY23 Amended Budget $4,100,000 FY24 Year-to-Date w/ Encumbrances $4,445,096 FY23 Year-to-Date w/ Encumbrances $4,472,973 $17,874 $312,748 $827,586 $19,399 $338,773 $854,923 $12,938 $323,076 $798,287 $5,509 $217,400 $744,461 $4,573 $472,660 $716,095 $36,835 $335,537 $782,771 $19,180 $288,001 $856,608 $5,354 $172,557 $754,925 FY 23 FY 24 October April November May December June January July February August March September
1. 2. REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION Monday, April 7, 2025, 4:00 PM Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room, #1101 301 West 2nd Street Austin, Texas 78701 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 Christi Vitela, 512- 974-2792, christi.vitela@austintexas.gov. Pierre Nguyễn Kristy Orr Michael Sierra-Arévalo Yasmine Smith CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Timothy Ruttan, Vice Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Enrique Duran II David Holmes AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five 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 Public Safety Commission regular meeting on March 3, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin Police Department. 3. 4. 5. 2026 Bond Development Update. Presentation by Eric Bailey, Assistant Director, Capital Delivery Services, Marcus Hammer, Assistant Director, Capital Delivery Services, Robin Henderson, Chief of Staff, Austin Police Department, Wesley Hopkins, Chief of Staff, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services Department, and Rob Vires, Chief of Staff, Austin Fire Department. Biannual Wildfire Readiness Update, Austin Fire Department. Presentation on the SIMLAB trailer, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services Department. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. 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 Christi Vitela at the Office of the City Clerk Department, at 512-974-2792 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Public Safety Commission, please contact Christi Vitela at (512-974- 2792 or christi.vitela@austintexas.gov).
Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, March 3, 2025 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, March 3, 2025 The Public Safety Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Monday, March 3, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room, 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Ramírez called the Public Safety Commission Meeting to order at 4:05 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Timothy Ruttan, Vice Chair Enrique Duran II Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Pierre Nguyễn Michael Sierra-Arévalo Yasmine Smith PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Ryan Saunders – Dog noise and vehicles blocking the driveway Carlos León – APL/APD Issues Rubén Rivera-Clemente Sr. – General Police Issues APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION ITEMS Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on February 3, 2025. The motion to approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on February 3, 2025, was approved on Commissioner Ruttan’s motion, Commissioner Duran’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Bernhardt, Holmes, and Orr were absent. Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services Department. The presentation was made by Wesley Hopkins, Chief of Staff, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services Department. 1 1. 2. Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, March 3, 2025 Discussion of opioid use and mitigation efforts by Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services Department. The presentation was made by Stephen White, Assistant Chief, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services Department and Angela Carr, Division Chief, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services Department. Discussion of Office of Police Oversight's implementation of the Austin Police Oversight Act (APOA) and update on vacancies and hiring. The presentation was made by Gail McCant, Director, Office of Police Oversight, Sara Peralta, Public Information and Marketing Manager, Office of Police Oversight, and Mia Demers, Public Safety Compliance Program Manager, Office of Police Oversight. Discussion of Austin Police Training Academy’s chain of command and progress of data- informed analytics as they relate to Kroll Report recommendations. The presentation was made by Gizette Gaslin, Assistant Chief, Austin Police Department, Robert McGrath, Program Manager III, Austin Police Department and Dr. Madison Doyle. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget. The motion to approve a Recommendation to Council regarding the Fiscal Year 2025- 2026 Budget was approved on Vice Chair Ruttan’s motion, Commissioner Nguyễn’s second, on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Bernhardt, Holmes and Orr were absent. FUTURE …
Austin Police Department 2026 Bond Development Guiding Principles Public Safety Commission April 7, 2025 Outline APD Bond Progress 2026 Bond Program Development Schedule Guiding Principles Technical Criteria 2 2 APD Bond Progress 2006 General Obligation Bond •Awarded $8,394,000 •Mounted Patrol for Office Remodel/Barn Improvement •$59,409 remaining (obligated to deferred maintenance project) 2018 General Obligation Bond •No award received General Obligation Bond (Proposition 16) •Awarded $11,495,000 •Northwest Police Substation (land & design work) •Mounted Patrol facility & improvements •$1,261,455 remaining (obligated to drainage project at Mounted Patrol facility) 2016 3 2026 Bond Program Development Schedule We are here 4 Guiding Principles Citywide Strategic Plan Anchors APD 5-Year Strategic Plan Equity Affordability Innovation Sustainability & Resiliency Proactive Prevention Community Trust & Relationships 5 Equity Technical Criteria- 20% Technical Criteria Project will enhance community engagement and increase opportunities for participation in safety activities at the neighborhood level. Project will improve the ability of the department to provide equitable services. Project promotes transparency through stakeholder engagement and the accessibility of information. Project has assessed potential environmental and climate impacts and provides assurances of no to little negative impact. Maximum Points 5 5 5 5 6 Affordability Technical Criteria- 15% Technical Criteria Maximum Points Project will increase opportunities for adult learning and workforce collaboration. Project optimizes internal processes and protocols. Project includes a cost benefit analysis that demonstrates fiscal responsibility. Project design considers and reduces public safety department (joint use) burdens (financial, resource allocations, time, calls for service, etc). 4 3 3 5 7 Innovation Technical Criteria- 15% Technical Criteria Maximum Points Project will better position APD to implement place-based initiatives that through data collection inform decision making. Project provides creative and meaningful uses of space that will promote learning and assist with workforce retention. Project will incorporate stakeholder feedback through various methodology. 5 5 5 8 Sustainability & Resiliency Technical Criteria- 15% Technical Criteria Maximum Points Project has assessed potential environmental and climate impacts and has incorporated energy efficient strategies. Project maximizes the use of department resources and assets. Project will enhance safety through building and property design elements. 5 5 5 9 Proactive Prevention Technical Criteria- 15% Technical Criteria Maximum Points Project will create new learning spaces and options for safety personnel. Project location will enhance community participation in proactive crime prevention. The location will also allow for a higher level of undedicated sworn on duty time. Project will allow for increased collaboration …
Capital Delivery Services Public Improvement Bond Program Integrated Bond Program Development and Delivery Plan “Effectively and Efficiently Deliver Quality Projects with the Concept of Speed” 1 AGENDA • CDS Overview • What is a General Obligation Bond Program? • Improved Bond Development Process • Staff Work Completed to Date • Guiding Principles, Technical Criteria, & Scoring Matrices • Progress to Date & Upcoming Milestones “Effectively and Efficiently Deliver Quality Projects with the Concept of Speed” 2 CDS Overview Staff Work Complete to Date CDS was created in 2023 with a goal of reducing project delivery time Who we are • Engineers • Architects • Project managers • Community Engagement Our partners • Consultants • Contracting teams • City asset owners • Community members What we do One City – One Team – One Approach to effectively and efficiently deliver quality public projects. Directly manage over 500 active projects representing an investment of $7 Billion. Additionally, we support delivery of: • $5 Billion Project Connect • $5 Billion Airport Expansion • $2 Billion Convention Center Expansion What is a General Obligation Bond Program? Typical Bond Projects: • Flood and Erosion Control Improvements • New or Replacement City Facilities • Rehabilitation of Existing Facilities • Housing Infrastructure/Housing Projects • Street and Thoroughfare Improvements o Sidewalks o Traffic Signals • Park and Recreation Facilities • Emergency Response (Fire/EMS/Police) • Land Purchase 4 What is a General Obligation Bond Program? Types of work NOT included: • Routine operations and maintenance activities o Potholes o Minor street repair o Landscaping maintenance o General building maintenance Improvements for short term leased space • • Code enforcement initiatives • Employee salaries (including police & fire) • AE/AW Capital Projects typically funded by using debt are funded via AE and AW revenue bonds, not General Obligation debt and thus are not for the 2026 GO Bond Program City of Austin | Capital Delivery Services Department | One City, One Team, One Approach to Capital Delivery 5 Improved Bond Delivery Process for 2026 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 Council calls for Bond Election (Aug) Bond Election (Nov) BEATF Meetings, Council, and Public Engagement HOW WE’VE DONE BONDS IN THE PAST: Project Proposals RFP’s/RFQ’s Project Planning to develop scope, schedule, budget Design Construction WHAT WE’RE DOING NOW: Needs Assessment and Project Evaluation Project Planning to develop scope, schedule, budget RFP’s/RFQ’s Design Construction 6 Staff Work Completed …
Austin - Travis County Emergency Medical Services Public Safety Commission Meeting As s is ta n t C h ie f Heather Phillips Immersive Simulation Training (Sim - lab) s im u la tio n tra n s fo rm s th e Im m e rs ive c la s s ro o m , a n d e ve n m o b ile u n its , in to fu lly im m e rs ive s p a c e s th a t p ro vid e a re a lis tic a n d s a fe tra in in g e n viro n m e n t fo r o u r p ro vid e rs with th e g o a l to im p ro ve p a tie n t o u tc o m e s in n o va tio n , e d u c a tio n a n d te c h n o lo g y. Sensory Feedback th ro u g h • Vis u a l • Ta c tile • Au d ito ry • Olfa c to ry Simulation Lab Uses Initial Education Programs • EMT a n d EC A c o u rs e s fo r n e w h ire a n d Exp lo re rs ( yo u th p ro g ra m ) • In te rn a l Pa ra m e d ic Sc h o o l New Hire Academy • In itia l Tra in in g Critical Care Paramedics (PL6) • Pre lim in a ry tra in in g a n d a n n u a l c o m p e te n c y ve rific a tio n fo r a d va n c e d p ra c tic e p a ra m e d ic s Maintenance of credentials • An n u a l e va lu a tio n o f a ll c e rtific a tio n le ve ls to e n s u re c o m p e te n c ie s Continuing Education (CE) • In c o rp o ra te p e rfo rm a n c e im p ro ve m e n …
(COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS) MEETING MINUTES (3, MARCH, 2025) COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 3, MARCH, 2025 The COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS convened in a REGULAR meeting on 3, MARCH, 2025, at AUSTIN CITY HALL, W. 3rd ST, ROOM 1101 in Austin, Texas. Chair MELISSA ORTEGA called the COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS Meeting to order at 6:44p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Melissa Ortega, Miriam Dorantes, Adrian De La Rosa, Azeem Edwin Aditi Joshi, Jeanne Canan Kaba, Yohana Saucedo Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely:, Jeanne Canan Kaba, Yohana Saucedo, Aditi Joshi DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Immigrant Affairs regular meeting on January 6, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of (1/6/2025) were approved on ADITI JOSHI’S motion, MIRIAM DORANTES’S second on a (7-0) vote. (KEVIN COUNTIE AND SHWETA PADMANABHA abstaining, off the dais or absent) STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing regarding general updates on policies pertaining to the Immigrant Community. The presentation was made by Lieutenant Davis Christopher, Austin Police Department. 3. Staff briefing regarding the new citywide language access plan. The presentation was made by Houmma Garba, Language Access and Community Engagement Consultant from the Corporate Communications & Public Information Office. 4. Staff briefing regarding general updates on immigrant affairs. The presentation was made by Rocio Villalobos, Immigrant Affairs Program Manager at the Office of Equity and Inclusion. 5. Staff briefing regarding timeline and steps for Quality of Life Study. The presentation was made by by Alejandra Mireles, Equity and Inclusion Program Coordinator from (Equity Division) Office of Equity and Inclusion 1 (COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS) MEETING MINUTES (3, MARCH, 2025) PRESENTATION 6. Presentation was regarding an update on their work, to highlight the effective use of the City's support as the recipient of a City of Austin grant to provide vital legal immigration services to low-income residents and advocate for continued funding for immigration legal services in next year's City budget. Presentation was made by Rebecca Lightsey, Co-Executive Director of American Gateways. DISCUSSION ITEMS 7. Discussion of welcoming new commissioners to Commission on Immigrant Affairs. Chair Ortega welcomed new Commissioner Edwin to the Commission. Commissioner Edwin introduced himself and his work in the community. 8. Discussion of the Commission on Immigrant Affairs’ Draft Budget Recommendations for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The Chair discussed the March 31st deadline for budget recommendations. Asked for other Commissioners to join drafting budget recommendations for FY25-26. …
(COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS) MEETING MINUTES (15, MARCH, 2025) COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES 15, MARCH, 2025 The COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS convened in a SPECIAL CALLED meeting on 15, MARCH, 2025, at PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER ROOMS #1401 & 1402, 6310 WILHELMINA DRIVE in Austin, Texas. Chair MELISSA ORTEGA called the COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS Meeting to order at 11:16 a.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Melissa Ortega, Miriam Dorantes, Adrian De La Rosa Azeem Edwin Aditi Joshi, Jeanne Canan Kaba, Yohana Saucedo Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Adrian De La Rosa, Azeem Edwin, Jeanne Canan Kaba, Yohana Saucedo DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 1. Approve FY26 Budget Recommendation to develop a City of Austin Immigrant Affairs Office. The motion to approve FY26 Budget Recommendation to develop a City of Austin Immigrant Affairs Office was approved on a (7-0) vote. (COMMISSIONERS KEVIN COUNTIE, SHWETA PADMANABHA, off the dais or absent). There were no 1st or 2nd motions to approve. 2. Approve FY26 Budget Recommendation to Expand the Equity Mini Grant Funds to $600,000 in support of Immigrant Inclusion, Solidarity with Unhoused People, and for Anti-displacement Prevention Efforts. The motion to approve FY26 Budget Recommendation to Expand the Equity Mini Grant Funds to $600,000 in support of Immigrant Inclusion, Solidarity with Unhoused People, and for Anti-displacement Prevention Efforts was approved on a (7-0) vote. (COMMISSIONERS KEVIN COUNTIE, SHWETA PADMANABHA, off the dais or absent) There were no 1st or 2nd motions to approve. 3. Approve FY26 Budget Recommendation to increase funding for The Family Stabilization Grant Program to $3 Million and to retain its funding as part of the City’s base budget. 1 (COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS) MEETING MINUTES (15, MARCH, 2025) The motion to approve FY26 Budget Recommendation to increase funding for The Family Stabilization Grant Program to $3 Million and to retain its funding as part of the City’s base budget was approved on a (7-0) vote. (COMMISSIONERS KEVIN COUNTIE, SHWETA PADMANABHA, off the dais or absent) There were no 1st or 2nd motions to approve. Chair ORTEGA adjourned the meeting at 11:26 a.m. without objection. 2
(COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS) Meeting Minutes (29,MARCH, 2025) COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES 29, MARCH, 2025 The COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS convened in a SPECIAL CALLED meeting on 29, MARCH, 2025, at CITY OF AUSTIN PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER ROOMS #1401 & 1402 in Austin, Texas. Chair MELISSA ORTEGA called the COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS Meeting to order at 9:48 a.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Melissa Ortega, Miriam Dorantes, Adrian De La Rosa, Azeem Edwin, Aditi Joshi, Jeanne Canan Kaba, Yohana Saucedo Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Aditi Joshi, Jeanne Canan Kaba, Yohana Saucedo, Miriam Dorantes, Adrian De La Rosa, Azeem Edwin DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 1. Approve FY 2025-26 Budget Recommendation to develop a City of Austin Immigrant Affairs Office. The motion to approve FY26 Budget Recommendation to develop a City of Austin Immigrant Affairs Office was approved on COMMISSIONER DORANTES’s motion and COMMISSIONER EDWIN’S second on a (7-0) vote. (COMMISSIONERS KEVIN COUNTIE, SHWETA PADMANABHA, off the dais or absent) 2. Approve FY 2025-26 Budget Recommendation to Expand the Equity Mini Grant Funds to $600,000 in support of Immigrant Inclusion, Solidarity with Unhoused People, and Anti- displacement Prevention Efforts. The motion to approve FY26 Budget Recommendation to Expand the Equity Mini Grant Funds to $600,000 in support of Immigrant Inclusion, Solidarity with Unhoused People, and Anti-displacement Prevention Efforts was approved on COMMISISONER (7-0) vote. EDWIN’S motion and COMMISSIONER JOSHI’S second on a (COMMISSIONERS KEVIN COUNTIE, SHWETA PADMANABHA, off the dais or absent) 3. Approve the FY 2025-26 Budget Recommendation to Maintain and Expand the Annual Contracts into a Five-Year Term for Austin Public Health Immigrant Legal Services. Tabled for April meeting. (COMMISSIONERS KEVIN COUNTIE, SHWETA PADMANABHA, off the dais or absent) 1 (COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS) Meeting Minutes (29,MARCH, 2025) 4. Approve FY 2025-26 Budget Recommendation to Expand Equity and Inclusion Trainings. The motion to approve FY26 Budget Recommendation to Expand Equity and Inclusion Trainings was and COMMISSIONER JOSHI’S second on a (7-0) vote. (COMMISSIONERS KEVIN COUNTIE, SHWETA PADMANABHA, off the dais or absent) on COMMISSIONER SAUCEDO’S motion approved 5. Approve the FY 2025-26 Budget Recommendation to Support Supplies for Strengthening Protections and Rights of Immigrant Students. The motion to approve FY26 Budget Recommendation to Support Supplies for Strengthening Protections and Rights of Immigrant Students was approved on COMMISSIONER DORANTES’S motion and COMMISSIONER JOSHI’S second on a (7-0) vote. (COMMISSIONERS KEVIN COUNTIE, SHWETA PADMANABHA, off the …
Austin Police Department APD Quarterly Update Public Safety Commission April 7, 2025 APD Quarterly Presentation • • Section 1: Projects & Initiatives Section 2: Community Engagement • • Section 3: Response Times & Call Volumes Section 4: Staffing 2 2 Downtown (George) Sector Updates O R I G I N A L 6 T H S T R E E T <0.1% Service Area Landmass NS = 7th/5th; EW = Congress/I35 Traffic Plan to Open 6th Street Enhanced Service and Visibility Preliminary Findings 3 3 6th Street Traffic Plan Thursday-Sunday (staggered implementation) West Bound Traffic Only No North/South Traffic Widened “Sidewalks” Devices to Keep Pedestrians Out of Roadway Devices to Keep Vehicles Out of Pedestrian Areas Increased Traffic Enforcement * Reporting Period Sep 1 to Feb 28 4 4 6th Street Enhanced Service & Visibility Downtown Austin Rapid Response Team (DARRT) Enhanced Officer Training Improved Lighting Alleyway Sweeps Improved community and Business Engagement Increased Focus on Visibility & Hot Spot Policing 5 5 6th Street Preliminary Findings Arrests Use of Force Officer Injuries 40% 32% 57% Data covers 6th Street Entertainment District for January –February, comparing 2024 and 2025 Source: APD Use of Force and Arrest Data 6 6 Downtown Mental Health Pilot Program Pilot Project Goals Mental Health Calls •Increase safety for patients experiencing mental health emergencies in Austin by bringing a multidisciplinary team to the scene. •Increase collaboration between ATCEMS, APD, and Integral Care and leaning on the strengths and unique skillsets that each brings to the table. •ATCEMS and APD will work together as a team for all calls •Integral Care will go to calls as their staffing allows Current Phase •Developing protocols now •Joint training •Downtown service area only for time being (possible expansion in future) Tracking Metrics •Use of force •Transports to ED vs jail vs alternate destinations •Other metrics called for in the city mental health resolution 7 7 Workload Analysis City contract with Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC Conducting a targeted operational review and workload analysis of several of APD’s core functions, including patrol – Identification of efficiencies for personnel (sworn and non-sworn) 8 8 Community Engagement Highlights FY2025 Q2 9 9 9,000 8,000 7,000 6,000 5,000 4,000 3,000 2,000 1,000 0 P0 & P1 Calls (24/25) 5-Year Mean Combined P0 & P1 Call Volume Sept 1, 2024 to Feb 28, 2025 vs. 5 -Year Mean (Sept 1 to Feb 28) …
Austin Police Department APD Quarterly Update Data and Backup Materials Public Safety Commission April 7, 2025 APD Quarterly Presentation • • Section 1: Crimes Against Persons Section 2: Crimes Against Property/Society • • Section 3: Clearance Rates Section 4: Response Times & Call Volumes 2 2 Crimes Against Persons by Offense Type Sept to Feb, 2024 vs. Sept to Feb, 2025 vs. 5-year Mean* Offense Type 5-Year Mean Sept to Feb Sept '23 to Feb '24 Sept '24 to Feb '25 1-Year Change Difference from 5-Year Mean Assault Offenses (13A, 13B, 13C) ~ Aggravated Assault (13A) 8,976 1,554 ~ Simple Assault, Intimidation (13B, 13C) 7,422 Homicide Offenses (09A, 09B) Kidnapping/Abduction (100) Sex Offenses (11A, 11B, 11C, 11D, 36A, 36B) Other Crimes Against Persons (64A, 64B) 34 93 459 4 8,422 1,472 6,950 40 117 418 2 8,232 1,349 6,883 35 129 458 4 Total Crimes Against Persons 9,567 9,623 8,858 -2% -8% -1% -13% 10% 10% 100% -8% -8% -13% -7% 3% 39% 0% 0% -7% * Period reported Sep 1 to Feb 28 3 Source: NIBRS GROUP A OFFENSE CRIMES 3 Crimes Against Persons by APD Sector Sept to Feb, 2024 vs. Sept to Feb, 2025 APD Sector Sept '23 to Feb '24 Sept '24 to Feb '25 Percent Change Adam Baker Charlie David Edward Frank George Henry Ida Other Total 919 719 1,040 893 1,586 1,162 624 1,081 883 53 8,960 872 715 1,089 904 1,472 1,210 722 999 792 50 8,825 -5% -1% 5% 1% -7% 4% 16% -8% -10% -6% -2% * Period reported Sep 1 to Feb 28 4 Source: NIBRS GROUP A OFFENSE CRIMES 4 Crimes Against Persons by City Council District Sept to Feb, 2024 vs. Sept to Feb, 2025 City Council District Sept ‘23 to Feb '24 Sept ‘24 to Feb '25 Percent Change 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Total 1,138 999 1,499 1,672 549 386 778 269 1,250 391 8,931 1,140 1,026 1,453 1,455 588 385 717 294 1,335 383 8,776 0% 3% -3% -13% 7% 0% -8% 9% 7% -2% -2% * Period reported Sep 1 to Feb 28 5 Source: NIBRS GROUP A OFFENSE CRIMES 5 Crimes Against Property/Society by Offense Type Sept to Feb, 2024 vs. Sept to Feb, 2025 vs. 5-year Mean* Sept '23 to Feb '24 Sept '24 to Feb '25 1-Year Change Offense Type Robbery (120) Arson (200) Burglary/Breaking & …
AUSTIN FIRE Bond Prog ram O verview April 2025 Chief of Sta f f Rob Vires 1 Guiding Principles • Equity • Affordability • Innovation • Sustainability & Resiliency • Proactive Prevention • Community Trust & Relationships 2 Equity Principle Definition: Bond programs and projects improve quality of life outcomes for all residents, eliminate racial disparities, and mitigate unintended consequences in plans and implementation. Application to Austin Fire Department: Ensuring residents within Austin Fire Department’s Service Area receive equitable response, accounting for existing inequities in social vulnerability or risks and ensuring all facilities and resources meet health and safety standards for the firefighters who work from these facilities 24/7 and visitors to these public facilities. Maximum Points Allotted: 20 Low SVI High SVI Social Vulnerability Index 3 Equity Rubric Maximum Points Allotted: 20 Application to AFD Facility Improvements Application to New Stations Ensuring all existing facilities and resources meet health and safety standards for the firefighters who work from these facilities 24/7 and visitors to these public facilities. Ensuring residents within Austin Fire Department’s Service Area receive equitable response, accounting for existing inequities in social vulnerability or risks. 20 pts Facility will have full array of improvements, closing critical gaps in conditions 10 pts Facility will have some health or safety improvements, but with limited impact 0 pts Facility will meet the same health and safety standards, with no improvements 20 pts Provides new service capability for an area with high Social Vulnerability 10 pts Provides new service capability to an area with low Social Vulnerability 0 pts Does not improve service capability 4 Affordability Principle Definition: Programs and projects that improve the quality of life for community members while minimizing financial burdens. Application to Austin Fire Department: Utilizing existing land or space already made available to the City of Austin to construct a new fire station or revitalizing existing facilities and resources to maximize cost efficiency and extend lifespan. Maximum Points Allotted: 10 5 Affordability Rubric Maximum Points Allotted: 10 Application to AFD Facility Improvements Application to New Stations Revitalizing existing facilities to maximize cost efficiency and extend lifespan. Utilizing land or space already available to the City of Austin to construct a fire station. 10 pts Revitalizes facility to extend lifespan and avoids new build 5 pts Revitalizes existing facility with to extend lifespan 0 pts Requires new facility or resources 10 pts City-owned or leased space could …
Austin Travis County EMS Bond Development 2026 Scoring Matrix for Bond Development Projects and Asset Deployment Assistant Chief Stephen White Project Scoring Matrix Equity/Inclusive Facility design (20p) Accessible, Welcoming, Inclusive Compliance with ADA Standards for Accessible Design (2010 Standards or newer) Design features that benefit people of all ages and abilities (e.g., lever door handles, adjustable-height workstations) Accessible, Welcoming, Inclusive Entrances and exits easily accessible to all, including those with mobility aids Accessible, Welcoming, Inclusive Gender-neutral restrooms / Locker rooms/ shower facilities available Accessible, Welcoming, Inclusive Consideration of sensory sensitivities (lighting, acoustics) Accessible, Welcoming, Inclusive Supports a mother-friendly workplace with intentional design compliant with Departmental & City policy related to MWF and Federal Law Accessible, Welcoming, Inclusive Welcoming and inclusive design elements that reflect the diversity of the community Equity/Inclusive Facility design (20p) Programs and projects improve quality of life outcomes for all residents, eliminate racial disparities, and mitigate Equity unintended consequences in plans and implementation. Data-driven Data-driven Data-driven Data-driven Data-driven Data-driven Data-driven Data-driven Utilization of demographic data Equity assessment Community Health needs assessment Frequency of resource reallocation Predictive Analysis Impact on Unit Hour Utilization Space allocation based on projected usage patterns and future growth to include estimated population growth rate Post-occupancy evaluation to assess the effectiveness of design choices and inform future projects Universal design Principles, Address ADA & Diverse Cultures Incorporation of cultural elements and considerations into the design aesthetic Project Scoring Matrix Innovation (20p) Maximize Cost Efficiency Life-cycle cost analysis to evaluate long-term costs of materials and systems Maximize Cost Efficiency Efficient space planning to minimize unused or underutilized areas to enhance logistical support Energy Saving Technologies, Durable & Resilient Buildings High-performance building envelope with optimal insulation and air sealing Energy Saving Technologies, Durable & Resilient Buildings Energy-efficient lighting and HVAC systems 0 Energy Saving Technologies, Durable & Resilient Buildings Use of renewable energy sources (solar panels, geothermal) where feasible Energy Saving Technologies, Durable & Resilient Buildings Selection of durable, low-maintenance materials and finishes Leverage Existing staff & Properties Repurposing or renovating existing buildings, land or spaces where feasible Innovation (10p) Innovative bond projects work to deeply understand the challenges and needs of users and create new evidence- based solutions to solve them. Innovative design & the Latest Technologies: (One Austin) Innovative design & the Latest Technologies: (One Austin) Incorporation of cutting-edge design concepts and technologies Integration of smart building technologies for energy management, security, and occupant …
A U STI N FI RE DEP AR TMENT Wildfire Readiness Update Carrie Stewart – Division Chief BE IT RESOLVED... "Provide a progress report every six months to the Public Safety Commission for the following important components of a comprehensive WUI risk reduction plan." Council Resolution NO. 20160512-016 The information presented in this update are maintained in real-time through dynamic data 1 Wildfire Readiness Update 1. The number of local CWPP’s completed and implemented. 2. The number of local CWPP's started but not completed. 3. The percentage of high-risk WUI areas in which identification of potential local CWPP planning areas is ongoing. 4. The number of public presentations and home assessments provided. 5. The number, size, type and location of fuel mitigation activities conducted. 6. The number of training hours received and conducted. 2 1) The number of local CWPP's completed and implemented is 24. Local level CWPP’s are community led initiatives that AFD facilitates and supports. The Division has a new FAC team heavily engaged in community outreach and Structure Ignition Zone Assessments. AU STI N CW PP ’s 3 2) The number of local CWPP's started but not completed is 22. Local level CWPP’s are community led initiatives that AFD facilitates and supports. Three of these communities have re-engaged with AFD in the last six months. Acti ve & Engaged Sentence or subheading goes Here on the page in the header box. 4 3) The percentage of high-risk WUI areas in which identification of potential local CWPP planning areas is still ongoing is 49%. Of the 14% of Austin classified as high risk, 51% is covered by a local level CWPP, 49% are identified as opportunity zones. H igh R is k A reas 5 4) The number of public presentations and home assessments provided in the past 6 months. 46 Presentations and events, including HSEM preparedness pop-ups, and 197 home assessments provided. O utreac h Acti vitie s 6 5) The number, size, type and location of fuel mitigation activities conducted in the past 6 months. 23 Prescribed fires completed at over 2,000 acres, by assisting partner agencies. F u e l s M i t i g a t i o n 7 6) The number of training hours received and conducted in the past six months. 40 Training hours received, and 5806 training hours conducted in the past six months, including Engine Operator and Prescribed …
M E M O R A N D U M TO: Mayor and City Council THROUGH: Eddie Garcia, Assistant City Manager FROM: Chief Lisa Davis, Austin Police Department DATE: February 25, 2025 SUBJECT: BerryDunn Targeted Operational Review and Summary Report The purpose of this memorandum is to share the completed City of Austin-Austin Police Department Targeted Operational Review and Summary Report and to provide information about next steps following the Austin Police Department’s (APD) review of the enclosed findings and recommendations. The City of Austin contracted with Berry, Dunn, McNeil, & Parker, LLC (BerryDunn) in February 2024 to conduct a comprehensive assessment of functions of APD. This review included four areas of focus: • • • • Patrol Schedule Review of the Resource Intensive Service Calls (RISC) Model Business Process Mapping Field Technology and Data Integration Review Essential Call for Service (CFS) Evaluation APD has reviewed BerryDunn’s findings and is working to identify ways to incorporate recommended actions into operational plans. APD is also contracting with BerryDunn to complete a Work Analysis, through a separate scope of work, that will identify more efficient ways to utilize sworn and non-sworn personnel resources throughout the organization. Should you have any questions about the enclosed report or the progress of this work, please contact Chief of Staff Robin Henderson at 512-974-5030 or via email at Robin.Henderson@austintexas.gov. cc: T.C. Broadnax, City Manager Myrna Rios, City Clerk Corrie Stokes, City Auditor Judge Sherry Statman, Presiding Judge Mary Jane Grubb, Municipal Court Clerk CMO Executive Team Page 1 of 1 City of Austin – Austin Police Department Targeted Operational Review and Summary Report BerryDunn 2211 Congress Street Portland, ME 04102-1955 207.541.2200 Doug Rowe, Principal drowe@berrydunn.com Michele Weinzetl, Project Manager mweinzetl@berrydunn.com Submitted On: December 27, 2024 Table of Contents Section Page Table of Contents ......................................................................................................................... i List of Tables ............................................................................................................................. iv List of Figures ............................................................................................................................ vi Executive Summary ................................................................................................................... 1 1.0 Project Overview .................................................................................................................. 4 1.1 Project Scope .............................................................................................................. 4 1.2 Relevant Background ................................................................................................... 5 1.3 Project Introduction and Summary ............................................................................... 5 1.4 Changing Conditions .................................................................................................... 7 1.5 Principal Findings and Recommendations ................................................................... 7 Critical/Priority ........................................................................................................................ 7 High/Primary ........................................................................................................................... 8 Medium/Non-Urgent ..............................................................................................................11 Section 1 Recommendations .................................................................................................12 2.0 Business Processes .......................................................................................................14 2.1 Initial CFS Intake ........................................................................................................14 2.1.1 Communication Center Functions............................................................................15 2.2 Patrol Response and Preliminary Investigation ...........................................................16 2.3 Case Routing - Investigations .....................................................................................22 2.4 Case Routing – Prosecution .......................................................................................23 2.5 Open Records Unit/Public Information Request Unit (PIR) ..........................................24 …
Cultural Tourism Marketing & Outreach • Innovative marketing strategies to promote Austin as a tourist and convention destination – past and future to be scored Impactful social media engagement • Expands audiences and fan bases locally, as well as outside of Austin • • Provides accessibility features for audiences with disabilities • Programming and features for non-English speaking communities • Programming open and accessible to the public Feedback - Be specific about accessibility – website? Promotional material? Sign language interpreter? - Remove requirement for non-English programming language (ex. this disadvantages hip hop artists). This can be outreach to the diverse diaspora in Austin MSA. Include marketing in non-English speaking language publications and other media instead. Austin Music Economy Development • Pays at least the City of Austin musician pay rate to hired professional musicians • Pays a living wage to music industry professionals • Hires at least 40% local musicians • Hires creatives year-round for such operations as merchandise production, marketing & outreach, equipment, storage, etc. • Hires local creative spaces Feedback - Remove requirement for "living wage" + "city rate" — living wage is subjective | city rate - may not be met by several artists without having access to grant $$ If keeping requirement that 40% of band members be local, clarify definition of “local” to include entire MSA (Metropolitan Statistical Area). Artist Development • Participates in career training and professional development • Participates in music programs for schools, cultural centers, youth, private lessons, camps, workshops, etc. • Performs / volunteers at benefit concerts to raise awareness for non-profit charity organizations • Limited access to financial lending • Languages other than English spoken in the household • Lives in a Qualified Census Tract (QCT) • No previous Live Music Fund award Feedback - Avoid adding DEI-adjacent economic asks that may unintentionally penalize even BIPOC artists. o QCT o Other than English language spoken in household - Remove “lending” related questions — these are hard to verify - Remove Prior Funding Bonus / Penalty: o Avoid penalizing artists for previous grants - cultural or music. The 2-year period addresses this for the higher 20k grants. o Make the accomplishment-questions robust Music Industry Accomplishments • Percentage of personal income dependent on music • Number of music industry recognition awards • Frequency of public shows for audiences of at least 300 • Number of music streams and downloads; recordings; national and …
