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HIV Planning CouncilApril 25, 2022

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Business Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council Monday, April 25, 2022 The Business Committee Meeting to be held 4/25/2022 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via Microsoft Teams; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (4/24/2022 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 25, 2022 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, (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 Jaseudia.Killion@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 Versión en español a continuación. Reunión del Business Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council la folletos junta en FECHA de la reunion (Lunes, 25 de Abril, 2022) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (4/24/2022 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una …

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Human Rights CommissionApril 25, 2022

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HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Regular Meeting Monday, April 25, 2022 5:30 p.m. – Adjournment Austin City Hall, Board & Commission Room, 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Human Rights Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may speak up to three minutes on an item only once either in-person or remotely. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-2544 or sammi.curless@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Sareta Davis, Chair Isabel Casas, Vice Chair Malenie Areche Jared Breckenridge Kimberly Brienzi Garry Brown Jamarr Brown Kristian Caballero Idona Griffith Maram Museitif Alicia Weigel CALL TO ORDER AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Consider approval of the minutes from the Human Rights Commission’s February 28, 2022, Regular Meeting and the March 28, 2022, Regular Meeting. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and briefing on legislation that passed that affects the city – presented by the City’s Intergovernmental Relations Office (IGRO) sponsored by (Davis/Casas). b. Vote on Recommendation Number: (20220425-001): Hate Incident Reporting. (Weigel/Davis) c. Nominate someone to be on the Joint Inclusion Committee. The Commission needs to select a representative who will be able to attend those meetings on their behalf. 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Commissioners will report on and discuss the status of the Commission’s key priority areas of concern for 2021-2022, including plans and strategies for meeting those key priority areas of concern: i. Institutional Equity ii. Environment & Land Use iii. Health Access & Nutrition iv. Autonomy & Human Rights 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 Sammi Curless at 512-974-2544 or sammi.curless@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.

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Human Rights CommissionApril 25, 2022

Draft Recommendation: Hate Incident Reporting original pdf

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BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Human Rights Commission Recommendation Number: (20220425‐001): Hate Incident Reporting WHEREAS, hate incidents have increased YoY across Austin and nationwide; and WHEREAS, there is documented confusion regarding the usage of Austin 311 and Online Reporting Tools to report hate crimes vs. “bias‐based” incidents—as well as how to differentiate between the two; and WHEREAS, individuals looking to report hate crimes in good faith often refrain from doing so based either in that confusion or in fear of being charged with filing a false police report; and WHEREAS, there is no singular place to report hate crimes and/or incidents, with seven distinct recommended avenues published on the Austin and Travis County Hate Crimes Taskforce site; and WHEREAS, those reporting to APD must be prepared for a call back from an unknown number to take a report with, three missed calls resulting in a closed case with no further action; and WHEREAS, reports being made through disparate entities creates barriers to aggregating and accurately understanding the nature of hate‐based incidents in our city, meanwhile deflating overall numbers; and WHEREAS, the multilateral Hate Crimes Task Force exists and launched working groups to address anti‐ hate initiatives, it meets infrequently and has not issued a report since 2012; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Human Rights Commission encourages the Austin City Council to: ● Ensure adequate coordination and collaboration between the offices of the County Sheriff, District Attorney, Austin Police Department and the various organizations listed as avenues for reporting hate incidents in the city of Austin ● Build a cohesive system to capture accurate data as well as analyze data for patterns to effectively assess trends in hate incidents and guide the city's proactive response. Date of Approval: _____________________________ Record of the vote: () Attest: _____________________________________________ (Staff or board member can sign)

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Parks and Recreation BoardApril 25, 2022

A1-1: DRAFT Minutes of March 28, 2022 original pdf

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PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD March 28, 2022 MINUTES The Parks and Recreation Board Convened in a regular meeting on Monday, March 28, 2022, at 301 W. Second Street, Austin Texas. Chair Lewis called the meeting to order at 6:05 PM Board Members in Attendance: Dawn Lewis, Richard DePalma, Nina Rinaldi, Patrick Moore, Sarah Faust, Lisa Hugman, Nancy Barnard, Lisa Hugman and Laura Cottam Sajbel Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Kim Taylor, Anna Di Carlo (joined at 8:13 PM) Staff in Attendance: Kimberly McNeeley, Liana Kallikova, Suzanne Piper, Lucas Massie, Laura Esparza, Vanorda Richardson, Nicholas Johnson, Ed Morris. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Vice-Chair DePalma made a motion to approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board Regular meeting of February 22, 2022. Board Member Moore seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 9-0 with Board Member Di Carlo absent and one vacancy. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding a recommendation to City Council for approval of Permanent Use and Temporary Use (not to exceed 60 days) of parkland located at Govalle Neighborhood Park and Southern Walnut Creek Trail (5200 Bolm Road). Total mitigation fee is $67,818. Vice-Chair Richard DePalma made a motion to recommend City Council approve the permanent use and temporary use (not to exceed 60 days) of parkland located at Govalle Neighborhood Park and Southern Walnut Creek Trail (5200 Bolm Road.) Total mitigation fee is $67,818; Board Member Lisa Hugman seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 8-0 with Board Member Patrick Moore abstaining, Board Member Anna Di Carlo absent and one vacancy. Page 1 of 4 2. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding preparations for Parks and Recreation Department’s summer activities including staff recruitment, registration and resiliency strategies. Board Member Sarah Faust made a motion to recommend Council pursue all available measures to increase staffing to sustainable levels for all aquatics facilities, with particular emphasis on Barton Springs; Vice-Chair Richard DePalma seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 10-0 with one vacancy. Board Member Nina Rinaldi made a motion to recommend Council pursue all available measures to increase staffing to sustainable levels for all summer camp programming; Vice-Chair Richard DePalma seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 10-0 with one vacancy. 3. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding the Austin Parks and Recreation Department Fiscal …

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Water and Wastewater CommissionApril 25, 2022

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Water and Wastewater Budget Committee April 25, 2022 Agenda  February 2022 Boil Water Notice Budget Amendment  Austin Water Financial Forecast Fiscal Year 2023- 2027  Revenue Summary  Requirements Summary  Rates and Bill Impacts  Forecast Fund Summary  Debt Management Update  Budget Schedule  Budget Committee Recommendations/Input 2 Revenue Background & Assumptions  Service rate increases forecasted in FY 2024 and FY 2026  Modest customer account growth of 1.5%  5,800 average monthly residential water consumption  3,700 average monthly residential wastewater flows  Minimal pandemic impact on revenues  Working to update wholesale rates as contracts come up for renewal 3 Forecast Revenue Summary Amended Forecast (In Millions) FY22 FY23 FY24 FY25 FY26 FY27 Water Service $ 311.1 $ 315.2 $ 334.7 $ 339.0 $ 350.4 $ 354.9 Wastewater Service 273.5 278.1 294.2 297.1 313.9 317.1 Reclaimed Service Other Revenue Transfers In 2.4 8.0 2.7 9.1 2.9 9.4 2.9 9.6 3.0 9.7 75.0 63.0 61.4 53.6 57.8 3.0 10.0 63.1 Total Revenue $670.0 $668.1 $702.6 $702.2 $734.8 $748.1 $ Increase from Prior Year % Increase from Prior Year $ (1.9) -0.3% $ 34.5 5.2% $ (0.4) -0.1% $ 32.6 4.6% $ 13.3 1.8% 4 Requirement Assumptions  Personnel costs  Forecasted 2% across the board wage increase  Inter-departmental costs provided by Budget Office  Continued staffing investments – new FTEs proposed to support resiliency, strategic initiatives and customer growth  Increased costs due to inflation and supply chain issues  Cash funding as a percent of capital projects expected to decline as capital spending plan grows  Continued debt management efforts 5 Program Requirements Assumptions Amount Increased in FY23 Forecast (in millions) Description $4.9 $3.7 $2.3 $1.3 $0.9 $0.4 $0.3 $0.3 $0.1 $14.2 45 New FTEs Significant Increase items: $0.7M for on- going and $3M for FY2023 one-time cost 2% Wage Adjustment 8% Health Insurance 2% Inflation Other Contractuals 7% Fleet Maintenance 2% Inflation Chemical 2% Inflation Other Commodities 5% Fleet Fuel Total Forecast Program Requirements Assumptions 6 Budget Office FY23 City-wide Assumptions  Insurance: $13,550 per FTE in FY 2023 (8% Increase from FY22 Approved); 10% increases in out-years  Fleet Fuel: 5% increase  Fleet Maintenance: 7% increase  CTM: 10% increase  CTECC: 5% increase  Radio Network Ops (formerly Trunked Radio): 5% increase  Wireless Maintenance: 5% increase  Accrued payroll: 3% increase  Administrative Support: 5% increase …

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Water and Wastewater CommissionApril 25, 2022

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$280 $240 $200 $160 $120 $80 $40 $0 ) s n o i l l i m n i ( e c i v r e S t b e D Total Debt Service Requirements Comparison FY2017 to Current - Budget Basis $19.0 $45.9 $48.7 $43.8 $52.9 $70.7 $74.6 $80.4 $74.0 $80.3 2016-17 Actual 2017-18 Actual 2018-19 Actual 2019-20 Actual 2020-21 Actual 2021-22 Forecast 2022-23 Forecast 2023-24 Forecast 2024-25 Forecast 2025-26 Forecast Current Debt Service Requirements 2016 Debt Service Requirements Fiscal Year Debt Svc Reduction

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Human Rights CommissionApril 25, 2022

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87TH STATE LEGISLATURE Intergovernmental Relations Office – Brie L. Franco, Officer 87TH LEGISLATIVE SESSION: RECAP • 7,148 bills and joint resolutions filed and reviewed by IGRO • 15% of filed bills & joint resolutions ultimately passed • This is a reduced passage rate of 5% from previous sessions • 67% of passed bills filed by Republicans & 33% filed by Democrats • 21 vetoes by the governor. • IGRO tracked 2,254 bills and joint resolutions 1 87TH SPECIAL SESSIONS: STATISTICS 1st Called Session • July 8 – Aug. 6 • 405 bills & joint resolutions filed & reviewed IGRO • No bills passed 2nd Called Session • Aug. 7 – Sept. 2 • 380 bills & joint resolutions filed & reviewed IGRO • 15 bills & joint resolutions passed 3rd Called Session • Sept. 20 – Oct 19 • 249 bills & joint resolutions filed & reviewed IGRO • 11 bills & joint resolutions passed 2 87TH PASSED BILLS: NEGATIVE FOR CITY City Police Funding HB 1900 (Goldman) Camping Ban HB 1925 (Capriglione) Gas Preemption HB 17 (Deshotel) Effective Sept. 1, 2021 Effective Sept. 1, 2021 Effective May 18, 2021 No Contracts : Firearm Boycott SB 19 (Schwertner) Effective Sept. 1, 2021 Permitless Carry HB 1927 (Schaefer) Effective Sept. 1, 2021 3 87TH PASSED BILLS: POSITIVE FOR THE CITY APRS Pensions HB 4368 (Rodriguez) Cloud Computing SB 58 (Zaffirini) Effective Sept. 1, 2021 Effective June 3, 2021 Local Health Department Medicaid SB 73 (Miles) Effective Sept. 1, 2021 4 87TH BILLS FAILED TO PASS: POSITIVE FOR CITY Super Preemption AE Rates HB 610 (Swanson) SB 566 (Buckingham) Community Advocacy SB 10 (Hall) HB 2775 (Cain) HB 3909 (Harris) Lake Austin Disannexation SB 659 (Buckingham) HB 1653 (Craddick ) West Rim Disannexation HB 2776 (Deshotel) Lost Creek Disannexation SB 1499 (Buckingham) HB 3827 (Wilson) Noise Ordinance Preemption HB 3813 (Harris) Homeless Housing SB 646 & SB 796 (Schwertner) HB 1803 (Wilson) Employment Preemption SB 14 (Creighton) 5 87TH BILLS FAILED TO PASS: POSITIVE FOR CITY ETJ Regulation HB 1885 (Harris) Pandemic Response HB 3 (Burrows) Confederate Monuments HB 2713 (Hefner) MOU Deregulation SB 182 (Schwertner) 6 87TH BILLS: HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION FAILED Office for Health Equity HB 4139 (Coleman) Office of Environmental Justice HB 1191 (Goodwin) / SB 1294 (Eckhardt) Crown Act HB 392 (Bowers) SB 77 (Miles) Medicaid for Immigrants HB 734 (González, Jessica) SB 521 (Blanco) PASSED Anti-Transgender Youth …

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Design CommissionApril 25, 2022

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Human Rights CommissionApril 25, 2022

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BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Human Rights Commission Recommendation Number: (20220425-2b): Hate Incident Reporting WHEREAS, hate incidents have increased YoY across Austin and nationwide; and WHEREAS, there is documented confusion regarding the usage of Austin 311 and Online Reporting Tools to report hate crimes vs. “bias-based” incidents—as well as how to differentiate between the two; and WHEREAS, individuals looking to report hate crimes in good faith often refrain from doing so based either in that confusion or in fear of being charged with filing a false police report; and WHEREAS, there is no singular place to report hate crimes and/or incidents, with seven distinct recommended avenues published on the Austin and Travis County Hate Crimes Taskforce site; and WHEREAS, those reporting to APD must be prepared for a call back from an unknown number to take a report with three missed calls resulting in a closed case with no further action; and WHEREAS, reports being made through disparate entities creates barriers to aggregating and accurately understanding the nature of hate-based incidents in our city, meanwhile deflating overall numbers; and WHEREAS, the multilateral Hate Crimes Task Force exists and launched working groups to address antihate initiatives, it meets infrequently and has not issued a report since 2012; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Human Rights Commission encourages the Austin City Council to: • • Ensure adequate coordination and collaboration between the offices of the County Sheriff, District Attorney, Austin Police Department and the various organizations listed as avenues for reporting hate incidents in the city of Austin Build a cohesive system to capture accurate data as well as analyze data for patterns to effectively assess trends in hate incidents and guide the city's proactive response. Date of Approval: April 25, 2022 Record of the vote: Unanimous on a 6-0 vote with Commissioners Areche, Breckenridge, Brienzi, Brown and Brown absent. Attest: _____________________________________________

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HIV Planning CouncilApril 25, 2022

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Business Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council Monday, April 25, 2022 The Business Committee Meeting to be held 4/25/2022 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via Microsoft Teams; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (4/24/2022 by Noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the April 25, 2022 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, (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 Jaseudia.Killion@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 Versión en español a continuación. Reunión del Business Committee Meeting of the HIV Planning Council la folletos junta en FECHA de la reunion (Lunes, 25 de Abril, 2022) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (4/24/2022 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de (512) 972-5806 and Jaseudia.Killion@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). La información requerida es el nombre del orador, los números de artículo sobre los que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutrales, y un número de teléfono o dirección de correo electrónico. • Una vez que se haya llamado o enviado por correo electrónico una …

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Human Rights CommissionApril 25, 2022

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HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Monday, April 25, 2022 MINUTES The Human Rights Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, April 25, 2022, at 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701. Chair Davis called the meeting to order at 5:37pm. Commissioners in Attendance: Sareta Davis. Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Isabel Casas, Kristian Caballero, Idona Griffith, Maram Museitif and Alicia Weigel. Commissioners Absent: Malenie Areche, Jared Breckenridge, Kimberly Brienzi, Garry Brown, and Jamarr Brown. Staff in Attendance: Sammi Curless and Brie Franco. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL NONE. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Commission did not take action on the minutes from the Human Rights Commission’s February 28, 2022, Regular Meeting and the March 28, 2022, Regular Meeting. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. b. c. Discussion and briefing on legislation that passed that affects the city – presented by the City’s Intergovernmental Relations Office (IGRO) sponsored by (Davis/Casas). Brie Franco, Intergovernmental Relations Officer, provided a recap presentation of the 87th legislative session. Vote on Recommendation Number: (20220425-001): Hate Incident Reporting. (Weigel/Davis) Chair Davis made a motion to approve the recommendation; Commissioner Weigel seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 6-0 with Commissioners Areche, Breckenridge, Brienzi, G. Brown, and J. Brown absent. Nominate someone to be on the Joint Inclusion Committee. The Commission needs to select a representative who will be able to attend those meetings on their behalf. Chair Davis motioned that Idona Griffith serve as the primary representative to the Joint Inclusion Committee and to select a new secondary representative at a future meeting without objection. The recommendation passed on a vote of 6-0 with Commissioners Areche, Breckenridge, Brienzi, G. Brown, and J. Brown absent. 3. Commissioners will report on and discuss the status of the Commission’s key OLD BUSINESS a. priority areas of concern for 2021-2022, including plans and strategies for meeting those key priority areas of concern: Institutional Equity Commissioner Weigel mentioned need for Commissioner attendance at meetings. i. ii. iii. iv. Environment & Land Use Health Access & Nutrition No report. No report. No report. Autonomy & Human Rights Chair Davis made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:24pm; Commissioner Museitif seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 6-0 with Commissioners Areche, Breckenridge, Brienzi, G. Brown, and J. Brown absent.

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Parks and Recreation BoardApril 25, 2022

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PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD APRIL 25, 2022 MINUTES The Parks and Recreation Board convened in a regular meeting on Monday, April 25, 2022, at 301 W. Second Street, Austin Texas Chair Lewis called the meeting to order at 6:08 PM Board Members in Attendance: Dawn Lewis, Richard DePalma, Nina Rinaldi, Anna Di Carlo, Patrick Moore, Sarah Faust, Nancy Barnard, Kim Taylor, Laura Cottam Sajbel Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Lisa Hugman PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Joe Thompson – Boys & Girls Club of the Austin Area Kevin Reinis – Austin Rowing Club Sharon Blythe – Friends of Austin Memorial Park Scott Cobb – Barton Springs Lifeguard Eric Paulus – Ecology Action A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chair Lewis made a motion to approve the amended minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of March 28, 2022. Vice-Chair DePalma seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 10-0 with one vacancy. B. NEW BUSINESS: PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 1. Presentation and discussion related to the community engagement and outreach efforts for Zilker metropolitan Park Vision Plan. Greg Montes and Claudia Conner, Parks and Recreation Department, and Clair Hempel, Design Workshop, gave a presentation and answered questions. No action was taken on this item. 2. Presentation, discussion and possible action on Zilker Park Re-Wilding plan. Board Member Rinaldi made a motion to hear agenda item B2 out of order. Vice-Chair DePalma seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 10-0 with one vacancy. Robin Rather and Gail Rothe, Zilker Neighborhood Association, gave a presentation and answered questions. No action was taken on this item. Page 1 of 3 3. Briefing on Dove Springs Health Facility. Kymberly Maddox, Austin Public Health, gave a presentation and answered questions. No action was taken on this item. 4. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding the Parks and Recreation Department community engagement process. Board Member Taylor made a motion to table agenda item B4. Board Member Di Carlo seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 10-0 with one vacancy. 5. Briefing on the creation of a new parkland dedication ordinance for commercial developments, as described in this presentation and associated Study, for adoption by City Council. Chair Lewis motioned to hear agenda item B5 out of order. Vice-Chair DePalma seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote of 10-0 with one vacancy. Randy Scott, Paul Books, Robynne …

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Water and Wastewater CommissionApril 25, 2022

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Water and Wastewater Commission, Budget Committee Meeting Minutes April 25, 2022 WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION BUDGET COMMITTEE MINUTES Pending Approval: May 26, 2022 Meeting Date: April 25, 2022 The Water and Wastewater Commission Budget Committee convened in a regular called meeting on April 25, 2022 at 3:03 pm at Austin Energy Headquarters, 4815 Mueller Boulevard, Austin, Texas. Committee Members in Attendance: Susan Turrieta (Chair), Travis Michel (Vice Chair), Grant Fisher, Jesse Penn CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 3:03 p.m. by Chair Turrieta. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There were no speakers registered for Citizen Communication. A. DISCUSSION ITEMS: 1. February 2022 Boil Water Notice Approved Budget Amendment 2. Austin Water Financial Forecast Fiscal Year 2023-2027 3. Debt Management 4. Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Schedule 5. Budget Committee Input/Recommendations Austin Water Assistant Director of Financial Services Joseph Gonzales and Financial Managers Christina Romero and Songli Floyd presented updates on the approved budget amendment for the February 2022 Boil Water Notice, Austin Water Fiscal Year 2023-2027 financial forecast, debt management and the timeline for the budget process. The commissioners discussed developing recommendations and providing input for the budget committee report. B. NON-VOTING DISCUSSION ITEMS FROM COMMITTEE 1. Future Committee Meeting Schedule Chair Turrieta reminded the members of the Budget Committee that the next meetings scheduled dates are May 26, 2022 and June 22, 2022. The June meeting is optional and may serve as a working session to draft the committee report if there are any pending questions for Austin Water Financial Services staff. C. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Vice-Chair Michel requested a discussion of Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) project spending, chemical costs and zebra mussel mitigation. Chair Turrieta asked for a trend update on increased costs for chemicals in treatment processes. Assistant Director Joseph Gonzales confirmed that he will provide a summary of CIP items and an update on currently contracted services that are being looked at being transitioned as in-house services for call center, security and custodial services. An update on the street cut repaving team are also planned. ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 4:42 p.m. by Chair Turrieta.

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Design CommissionApril 25, 2022

3-28-22 Meeting Minutes approved 4-25-22 original pdf

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DESIGN COMMISSION Monday, March 28, 2022 6:00 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1406 6310 WILHEMINA DELCO, AUSTIN, TX 78752 Meeting Minutes Call to order by: Chair D. Carroll at 6:03 p.m. Member List David Carroll – Chair (District 1) Jessica Rollason – Vice-Chair (District 7) Jon Salinas (District 2) Samuel Franco (District 3) Josue Meiners (District 4) Evan Taniguchi (Mayor) P P P P P P P Melissa Hanao-Robledo (District 5) P P P P Jen Weaver (District 6) Aan Coleman (District 8) Bart Whatley (District 9) Ben Luckens (District 10) “P” Denote Commission Members who were in present “A” Denote Commission Members who were absent CITY OF AUSTIN HOUSING AND PLANNING STAFF P Jorge E. Rousselin, Executive Liaison P Art Zamorano, Staff Liaison P Gunnar Garnos, Staff Liaison CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: 1. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Briefing and discussion related to the equity-based preservation plan in progress, presented by Cara Bertron – City of Austin, Housing and Planning Department • Cara Bertron – City of Austin, Housing and Planning Department presented and answered questions. • No action taken. b. Briefing and discussion on the Downtown Density Bonus Program, 25-2-586, and the role of the Design Commission, presented by City Staff: Jorge E. Rousselin Page 1 of 3 • Jorge Rousselin – City of Austin, Housing and Planning Department presented and answered questions. • No action taken. 2. COMMISSION-SPECIFIC BUSINESS (Discussion and Possible Action): a. Approval of the February 28th meeting minutes • Staff Liaison Art Zamorano issued a correction to the February 28th minutes, which lists the January 24th meeting incorrectly as “January 28” • Commissioner Coleman made a motion to approve the February 28th meeting minutes Commissioner Haneo-Robledo seconded. • The motion was approved [11 ayes, 0 nays] b. Changes to Design Commission Working Groups membership • Chairman Carroll appointed Commissioner Meiners to the Urban Design working group, bringing to the total to 5 members. c. Discussion and Possible Action on recent Council approval to update the Urban Design Guidelines • Chairman Carroll provided an update that the Urban Design working group has been meeting to craft a draft narrative. • No Action taken. d. Update from representative on the Downtown Commission regarding last meeting • Commissioner Weaver indicated that the Downtown Commission meeting had been cancelled due to South by Southwest. e. Update from representative on the Joint Sustainability committee regarding last meeting • …

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Housing Authority of the City of AustinApril 21, 2022

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN TO BE HELD AT Chalmers East, 1700 E 3rd St, Austin, TX 78702 Austin, TX (512.477.4488) Thursday, April 21, 2022 1:00 PM CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM Tour of Property Presentation of Property and Introduction to Staff Public Communication (Note: There will be a three-minute time limitation) Citywide Advisory Board Update Overview of Austin Affordable Housing Corporation Resident Services Overview of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin Resident Services CONSENT AGENDA Items on the Consent Agenda may be removed at the request of any Commissioner and considered at another appropriate time on this agenda. Placement on the Consent Agenda does not limit the possibility of any presentation, discussion, or action at this meeting. Under no circumstances does the Consent Agenda alter any requirements under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, Texas Open Meetings Act. 1. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on March 24, 2022 CONSENT ITEMS ACTION ITEMS 2. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on Resolution No. 02746 by the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (the “Authority”) to take the following actions with regard to The Aspect (the “Development”) in Austin, Texas: (i) acquire the site of the Development; (ii) lease the Development site to the owner of the Development; and (iii) such other actions necessary or convenient to carry out this Resolution. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board may go into Executive Session (close its meeting to the public) Pursuant to: a. 551.071, Texas Gov't Code, consultations with Attorney regarding legal advice, pending or contemplated litigation; or a settlement offer; b. 551.072, Texas Gov't Code, discussion about the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; c. 551.074, Texas Gov't Code, discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. d. 551.087, Texas Gov't Code, discuss certain economic development negotiations. OPEN SESSION If there is an Executive Session, the Board will return to Open Session for discussion, consideration and possible action of matters discussed in Executive Session. REPORTS The Board accepts the following reports: • • President's Report Finance Report ADJOURNMENT "Pursuant …

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Housing Authority of the City of AustinApril 21, 2022

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE AUSTIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION TO BE HELD AT Chalmers East, 1700 E 3rd St, Austin, TX 78702 Austin, TX (512.477.4488) Thursday, April 21, 2022 1:00 PM CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM CONSENT AGENDA Public Communication (Note: There will be a three-minute time limitation) Items on the Consent Agenda may be removed at the request of any Commissioner and considered at another appropriate time on this agenda. Placement on the Consent Agenda does not limit the possibility of any presentation, discussion, or action at this meeting. Under no circumstances does the Consent Agenda alter any requirements under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, Texas Open Meetings Act. CONSENT ITEMS 1. 2. ACTION ITEMS Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on March 24, 2022 Presentation, discussion and possible action on Resolution No. 00203 by the Board of Directors of Austin Affordable Housing Corporation (“AAHC”) authorizing AAHC to execute any and all documents, or take any other action, that is necessary or desirable to: (i) facilitate the acquisition of The Aspect (the “Development”), which consists of multifamily housing units and associated amenities in Austin, Texas to be ground-leased from the Housing Authority of the City of Austin; (ii) cause AAHC’s subsidiary limited liability company, Aspect Property Owner LLC (the “Owner”) to own the Development; (iii) cause the Owner to enter into acquisition and development financing for the Development; and (iv) cause AAHC and/or the Owner to execute any such further documentation as necessary or desirable to allow the consummation of the transactions described herein. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board may go into Executive Session (close its meeting to the public) Pursuant to: a. 551.071, Texas Gov't Code, consultations with Attorney regarding legal advice, pending or contemplated litigation; or a settlement offer; b. 551.072, Texas Gov't Code, discussion about the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; c. 551.074, Texas Gov't Code, discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. d. 551.087, Texas Gov't Code, discuss certain economic development negotiations. If there is an Executive Session, the Board will return to Open Session for discussion, consideration and possible action of matters …

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