Library Commission Community Interest Announcement Commission Reception September 23, 2024, at 5:15 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. African American Cultural and Heritage Facility 912 E 11th Street Laura Polio 512-974-9624 A quorum of Commission members may be present. No action will be taken, and no Commission business will occur.
Director’s Report September 2024 TABLE OF CONTENTS Highlights ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….1 Facilities Update ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3 Capital Projects Update …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..3 Gallery ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..4 APL Data & Numbers ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….5 Programs ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………….6 Cardholders & Visitors …………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………………………….7 Circulation………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………..8 Check Outs & Conference Rooms……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..9 Platforms & Tech ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……..10 Volunteers.………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………….………………….11 Budget & Expenditures .………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….11 HIGHLIGHTS Leadership Transitions This month marks the end of the tenure of Roosevelt Weeks as Director of Libraries at Austin Public Library. Having served as Director of Austin Public Library since 2017, Roosevelt Weeks has accepted the position of Library Director for Fort Bend County Libraries in Fort Bend County, Texas. Mr. Weeks’ final day as Austin Public Library Director will be September 27, 2024. Beginning September 28, 2024 current Assistant Director Hannah Terrell will become Acting Director for Austin Public Library. North Village Branch Renamed John Gillum Branch The Austin City Council has passed an ordinance renaming the North Village Branch Library on Steck Avenue after former Austin Public Library Facilities Manager John Gillum. John Gillum worked for Austin Public Library from 1979 until his retirement in 2019. He was the Facilities Planning Manager and later the Facilities Process Manager, overseeing every aspect of the planning design, construction, and renovation of all Austin Public Library facilities and playing a significant role in the relocation and development of the North Village Branch Library. APL Staff Development Day Austin Public Library leadership hosted a Staff Development Day themed “URL: Unreal, Relearn, and Learn” where all staff attended a day-long virtual working session. The day-long working session included a keynote speaker, leadership presentations, and 14 different cohort groups with 30+ staff in each group. The cohort groups were administered by leadership and guided staff through three themed learning sessions focused on adaptability and resilience. I.D.E.A.L. Summer Workshop Series This summer, APL's Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access in Libraries (I.D.E.A.L.) office hosted the summer series "Organizational Culture Transformation” workshop. I.D.E.A.L partnered with AISD's Organizational Transformation Team to facilitate and explore essential topics of inclusion, diversity, equity, and access in libraries. The collaborative series offered a dynamic range of thoughtfully designed sessions to deepen understanding and enhance daily operations by creating an inclusive library experience for all. Through interactive workshops and expert-led discussions, 1 participants were able to gain insight and learn practical tools to adopt equitable practices and policies that embrace differences and diverse communities. Spicewood Springs Branch Expand Language Learning Programs Over the past year, the number language learning …
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Human Rights Commission Recommendation Number 20240923-002: Recommendation to protect voting rights in Texas and Travis County Whereas: The single most important right in a democracy is the right to vote. Whereas: Whereas, over the course of history, various voter suppression laws in the United States have hindered, and even prohibited, certain individuals and groups from exercising the right to vote. Texas has a long history of voter suppression that included literacy tests and poll taxes. Whereas: On August 20, 2024, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton ordered raids with armed officers in an ongoing investigation of voter fraud. One warrant targeted LULAC volunteer Lidia Martinez, 87, of San Antonio. Whereas: Early September Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Travis and Bexar County in an effort to block local voter registration efforts. Whereas: August 6, 2024, Governor Greg Abbott announced that 1,150,000 have been taken of Texas’ voter rolls since 2021. Whereas: Only 42% of eligible Texans voted in 2022 – 40th in the nation, 4 points below the national average. Now, Therefore, be it resolved: The right to vote should be free of harassment, discrimination, and fear of retaliation. 1: A support to Congress to pass The Freedom to Vote Act (H. R. 11, S. 1, 118th Congress), to set basic national standards to make sure all people in the United States can cast their ballots in the way that works best for them, regardless of what ZIP Code they live in, improve access to the ballot for people in the United States, advance commonsense election integrity reforms. 2: Support to Travis County Commissioner’s courts efforts to get out the vote. Vote For: Against: Abstain: Absent: Attest: [Staff or board member can sign] 1 of 1
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20240923-3 September 23, 2024 UMLAUF Historic Preservation, Expansion and Unification Plan Date: Subject: Motioned By: Kathryn Flowers Recommendation The Parks and Recreation Board recommends to Austin City Council to approve adoption of the UMLAUF Sculpture Garden + Museum Historic Preservation, Expansion and Unification Plan. Vote Seconded By: Nicole Merritt The motion to recommend to Austin City Council to approve adoption of the UMLAUF Sculpture Garden + Museum Historic Preservation, Expansion and Unification Plan was approved on Vice Chair Flowers’ motion, Board Member Merritt’s second on a 9-0 vote with one Vacancy. Chair Villalobos absent. Kathryn Flowers, Stephanie Bazan, Lane Becker, Cathleen Eady, Jennifer Franklin, Nicole Merritt, Shelby Orme, Holly Reed, Kim Taylor. None. None. Pedro Villalobos. Tim Dombeck, Board and Council Liaison, Parks and Recreation Department. For: Against: Abstain: Absent: Attest:
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20240923-6 September 23, 2024 Seconded By: Nicole Merritt Inter Local Agreement with AISD for Cultural Revitalization Program Date: Subject: Motioned By: Stephanie Bazan Recommendation The Parks and Recreation Board recommends to Austin City Council to approve the inter local agreement between AISD and the City of Austin to provide culture and language revitalization programs. Rationale: This Recommendation was referred to the Parks and Recreation Board by the Contracts and Concessions Committee on Board Member Villalobos’ motion, Board Member Reed’s second on a 4-0 vote. Board Member Taylor absent. Vote The motion to recommend to Austin City Council to approve the inter local agreement between AISD and the City of Austin to provide culture and language revitalization programs was approved on Board Member Bazan’s motion, Board Member Merritt’s second on a 9-0 vote with one vacancy. Chair Villalobos absent. Kathryn Flowers, Stephanie Bazan, Lane Becker, Cathleen Eady, Jennifer Franklin, Nicole Merritt, Shelby Orme, Holly Reed, Kim Taylor. None. None. Pedro Villalobos. For: Against: Abstain: Absent: Attest: Tim Dombeck, Board and Council Liaison, Parks and Recreation Department
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701 W. 6TH STREET 09.23.2024 D V L B R A M A L . N . E V A T S E W . T S E D N A R G O R I I . T S O N O T N A N A S . T S S E C E U N . T S E P U L A D A U G . T S A C A V A L . T S O D A R O L O C E V A S S E R G N O C 1/4 MIL E R A DIU S 1/2 MIL E R A DIU S W. CESAR CHAVEZ ST. W. 6TH ST. W. 5TH ST. W. 4TH ST. W. 3RD ST. W. 2ND ST. AERIAL MAP 2 of 33 Austin, Texas09.23.2024701 W. 6TH| SITE MAP 3 of 33 Austin, Texas09.23.2024701 W. 6TH| 701 W. 6TH ST. 751’ 6TH & GUADALUPE 865’ THE INDEPENDENT 694’ 5TH & WEST 459’ GOOGLE HEADQUARTERS 594’ 3D RENDERING | LOOKING NORTH FROM CESAR CHAVEZ 4 of 33 Austin, Texas09.23.2024701 W. 6TH| Project Summary / Highlights SITE AREA: FAR AREA: FAR PROPOSED: PROPOSED USES: NUMBER OF FLOORS: 18,996 SQUARE FEET 567,331 SQUARE FEET RETAIL (F&B), MULTI-FAMILY 29.86 : 1 66 LEVELS BUILDING DATA 5 of 33 Austin, Texas09.23.2024701 W. 6TH| 701 W 6th STREET URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES MATRIX AREAWIDE URBAN GUIDELINES # DESIGN GUIDELINE MET DISCUSSION AW.1 Create dense development YES The project is requesting additional density through Downtown Density Bonus program to increase density to an FAR of 30:1. AW.2 Create mixed-use development YES The project will span a quarter block and proposes approximately 394 multi-family residential units with approximately 4,547 square feet of F&B/retail and multi-family lobby/amenity at the ground level in the northeast corner of the proposed building with frontage along W. 6th Street and Rio Grande Street. AW.3 Limit development which closes downtown streets YES The project does not propose to close any existing city streets. AW.4 Buffer neighborhood edges N/A The project is located within the Central Business District and does not border any residential neighborhoods. AW.5 Incorporate civic art in both public and private development YES A mural by local artist(s) is proposed at the junction of Rio Grande and the Alley to soften the corner where mechanical vents/BOH are located. AW.6 Protect important public views YES The project is …
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COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Human Rights Commission Recommendation Number 20240923-002: Recommendation to protect voting rights in Texas and Travis County Whereas: The single most important right in a democracy is the right to vote. Whereas: Whereas, over the course of history, various voter suppression laws in the United States have hindered, and even prohibited, certain individuals and groups from exercising the right to vote. Texas has a long history of voter suppression that included literacy tests and poll taxes. Whereas: On August 20, 2024, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton ordered raids with armed officers in an ongoing investigation of voter fraud. One warrant targeted LULAC volunteer Lidia Martinez, 87, of San Antonio. Whereas: Early September Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Travis and Bexar County in an effort to block local voter registration efforts. Whereas: August 6, 2024, Governor Greg Abbott announced that 1,150,000 have been taken off Texas’ voter rolls since 2021. Whereas: Only 42% of eligible Texans voted in 2022 – 40th in the nation, 4 points below the national average. Now, Therefore, be it resolved: The right to vote should be free of harassment, discrimination, and fear of retaliation. 1: The Commission calls on Council to pass a resolution calling on Congress to support the Freedom to Vote Act (H. R. 11, S. 1, 118th Congress), to set basic national standards to make sure all people in the United States can cast their ballots in the way that works best for them, regardless of what ZIP Code they live in, improve access to the ballot for people in the United States, advance commonsense election integrity reforms. 2: The Commission urges City Council to leverage its resources, where appropriate, to support the Travis County Commissioners Court’s efforts to get out the vote. Date of Approval: September 23, 2024 Record of the vote: The recommendation was approved on Commissioner Weigel’s motion, Commissioner Clemmons’ second a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Bryant, Kirsh Pozen, Raghavan, and Stevenson were absent. Attest: ____________________________________________ Eric Anderson, Staff Liaison, Office of the City Clerk 1 of 1
DESIGN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20240923-002 701 W 6th St Vice Chair Meiners September 23, 2024 Date: Subject: Motioned By: Recommendation To not support of the proposed development located at 701 W. 6th Street. Description of Recommendation to Council The proposed development as presented to the design commission on September 23rd located at 701 W. 6th Street does not meet the Urban Design Guidelines. Rationale: The rational behind the recommendation are as follows. Seconded By: Commissioner Howard The proposed project was found to have too many curb cuts for a project of this size. Concern with curb cuts being along 6th street which has high level of pedestrian and vehicular traffic. Alley was not utilized to minimized curb cuts. Garage entrances were presented as double loaded which consumes valuable building frontage Lack of activated use of the first floor: Disproportionate amount of sq. ftg. dedicated to parking garage, utilities and private residences rather than public use A 700 foot bare firewall facing west towards mopac was not architecturally address properly. Very little information was presented to show how this extremely tall and highly visible portion of the building will be addressed Vote For: 7-0-1 Vice Chair Meiners, Commissioner Gelles, Commissioner Howard, Commissioner Luckens, Commissioner McKinney, Commissioner Wallace, Commissioner Wittstruck Against: Abstain: Chair Salinas Absent: Commissioner Carroll, Commissioner Ladner, Commissioner Lee Attest: Jon Salinas, AIA Chair, Design Commission 1 of 1
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DESIGN COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 The Design Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, September 23, 2024, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco in Austin, Texas. Chair Salinas called the Design Commission meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Jon Salinas, Chair Josue Meiners, Vice Chair Nkiru Gelles Kevin Howard Ben Luckens Marissa McKinney Brita Wallace Brendan Wittstruck Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: None. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 1 1. Approve the minutes of the Design Commission regular meeting on August 26, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of 08/26/2024 were approved on Commissioner McKinney’s motion, Vice Chair Meiners’ second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Lukens was off the dais. Commissioners Carroll, Ladner, and Lee were absent. Discussion and action to recommend to City Council whether the project 701 W 6th St, located at 701 and 709 West 6th Street and 510 and 512 Rio Grande Street, complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin in accordance with Land Development Code § 25-2-586 (C)(1)(a)(ii). Presented by Richard Suttle, Armbrust & Brown, and Ray Tse, GDA Architects. The motion that the project 701 W 6th St, located at 701 and 709 West 6th Street and 510 and 512 Rio Grande Street, does not comply with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin in accordance with Land Development Code § 25-2-586 (C)(1)(a)(ii) was approved on Vice Chair Meiners’ motion, Commissioner Howard’s second on a 7- 0-1 vote. Chair Salinas abstained. Commissioners Carroll, Ladner, and Lee were absent. Select a representative to serve on the Downtown Commission per City Code § 2-1-140. No action was taken. Select a representative to serve on the South-Central Waterfront Advisory Board per City Code § 2-1-172. No action was taken. Select a meeting date for the November 2024 Design Commission regular meeting. The motion to select Tuesday, November 19th for the Design Commission regular meeting was approved on Commissioner Howard’s motion, Chair Salinas’ second on an 8-0 vote. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES Update from the Urban Design Guidelines Working Group regarding the meeting on September 13, 2024. Update was given by Commissioner Howard. Update from representative of the Joint Sustainability Committee regarding the meeting on August 28, 2024. Update was given by Chair Salinas. Chair Salinas adjourned the meeting at 7:20 p.m. without …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 The PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD convened in a REGULAR meeting on September 23, 2024 at 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas Vice Chair Flowers called the PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Kathryn Flowers, Cathleen Eady, Nicole Merritt. Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Stephanie Bazan, Lane Becker, Jennifer Franklin, Shelby Orme, Holly Reed, Kim Taylor. Board Members Absent: Pedro Villalobos. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Diana Prechter – The Trail Conservancy Parkland Operation and Maintenance Agreement Liz Barhydt - Austin Rowing Club Laura Esparza - A3 Art Alliance Austin Phillip Thomas - The Expedition School Rowing Dock Bertha Rendon Delgado - The Expedition School Rowing Dock APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of August 26, 2024. The motion to approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of August 26, 2024 was approved on Board Member Merritt’s motion, Board Member Reed’s second on a 9-0 vote with one vacancy. Chair Villalobos absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Presentation, discussion and approve letters of support for the PARD Youth Development Program, including Totally Cool Totally ART, Roving Leaders Youth Outreach, and Teens in Leadership Training. Davin Bjornaas, Recreation Program Manager, Kelly Hasandras, Recreation Program Specialist, Brolyn Burrows, Recreation Program Specialist, and Demetrius Perry, Program Coordinator Gave a presentation and answered questions on opportunities for expanding and scaling these programs. 1 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 The motion to approve letters of support for the PARD Youth Development Program, including Totally Cool Totally ART, Roving Leaders Youth Outreach, and Teens in Leadership Training was approved on Board Member Eady’s motion, Board Member Taylor’s second on a 9-0 vote with one vacancy. Chair Villalobos absent. 3. Presentation, discussion and approve a recommendation to Austin City Council to approve adoption of the UMLAUF Sculpture Garden + Museum Historic, Preservation, Expansion, and Unification Plan. Kim McKnight, Program Manager III, Parks and Recreation Department gave a presentation and answered questions on the number of unique attendees that attended information sessions, opportunities for cyclists to visit the UMLAUF, amount of PARD funding and tree impacts. The motion to recommend to Austin City Council to approve adoption of the UMLAUF Sculpture Garden + Museum Historic Preservation, …
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HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 The Human Rights Commission convened in a regular meeting on September 23, 2024, at 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Duhon called the Human Rights Commission meeting to order at 6:12 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Kolby Duhon, Chair Gabriella Zeidan, Vice Chair Mariana Krueger Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Meebs Aslam Jeffrey Clemmons Morgan Davis Alicia Weigel Commissioners Absent: Danielle Bryant Harriet Kirsh Pozen Srini Raghavan Michael Stevenson PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission regular meeting on August 26, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of August 26, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Krueger’s motion, Vice Chair Zeidan’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Bryant, Kirsh Pozen, Raghavan, and Stevenson were absent. 1. 1 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEM 2. Approve a recommendation to Council to protect voting rights in Texas and Travis County. A motion to approve the recommendation was made by Commissioner Weigel and seconded by Commissioner Clemmons. The following amendment was made by Commissioner Davis and seconded by Commissioner Krueger. The amendment was to revise the fifth “Whereas” clause to read: “Whereas: August 6, 2024, Governor Greg Abbott announced that 1,150,000 have been taken off Texas’ voter rolls since 2021.” The amendment was approved on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Bryant, Kirsh Pozen, Raghavan, and Stevenson were absent. The following amendment was made by Chair Duhon and seconded by Vice Chair Zeidan. The amendment was to revise section 1 of the “Now, Therefore, be is resolved” clause to read: “1: The Commission calls on Council to pass a resolution calling on Congress to support the Freedom to Vote Act (H. R. 11, S. 1, 118th Congress), to set basic national standards to make sure all people in the United States can cast their ballots in the way that works best for them, regardless of what ZIP Code they live in, improve access to the ballot for people in the United States, advance commonsense election integrity reforms.” The amendment was approved on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Bryant, Kirsh Pozen, Raghavan, and Stevenson were absent. The following amendment was made by Commissioner Krueger and seconded by Commissioner Clemmons. The amendment was to revise section 2 of the “Now, Therefore, be is resolved” clause to read: “2: The Commission urges City Council to leverage its resources, where appropriate, to support the Travis …
Library Commission Meeting Minutes September 23, 2024 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING 23 SEPTEMBER 2024 THE LIBRARY COMMISSION MINUTES The Library Commission convened in a special called meeting on Monday, September 23, 2024, at the African American Cultural and Heritage Center, in Austin, Texas. CALL TO ORDER Chair Infante Huerta called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Lynda Infante Huerta, Chair, Sheila Mehta, Vice-Chair, Magen Davis, Steve DeRosa, Mark Smith, Andrea Herrera Moreno Commission Members in Attendance Remotely: Kezia Frayjo Commission Members Absent: Christina Masters PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Carlos León spoke to the Commission regarding various concerns. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the August 26, 2024, special called meeting. The minutes of the September 23, 2024, special called meeting were approved with the following amendments on Commissioner Smith’s motion, Commissioner Herrera Moreno’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Masters absent. The amendments were: the removal of the wording, “Criminal Trespass Notices received.on May 9, 2024, at the Old Quarry and May 13, 2024, at the Howson branch libraries.”, and the addition of the wording, “various concerns.” Carlos León provided public comment to the Commission regarding approval of minutes concerns. Library Commission Meeting Minutes September 23, 2024 STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing on Austin Public Library Security by St. John Requejo, Facilities Services Manager, Ida Garza, Central Security Supervisor, and Lloyd Black, Branch Security Supervisor. The presentation was made by St. John Requejo, Facilities Services Manager, Ida Garza, Central Security Supervisor, and Lloyd Black, Branch Security Supervisor. Carlos León provided public comment to the Commission regarding security concerns. 3. Staff briefing on Austin Public Library Partnerships by Jennifer Peters, Division Manager, Programs & Partnerships and Laura Tadena, Community Engagement Librarian. The presentation was made by Jennifer Peters, Division Manager, Programs & Partnerships and Laura Tadena, Community Engagement Librarian. 4. Staff briefing on the September Director’s Report covering public programming highlights, and APL facilities updates, by Roosevelt Weeks, Director of Libraries. The presentation was made by Roosevelt Weeks, Director of Libraries. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discussion and creation of a working group to bring forward recommendations on strategic advocacy for library budget and initiatives to City Council. The Commission approved the creation of a working group to include Commissioner Herrera Moreno as chair, with Commisisoner Smth, and Commissioner DeRosa to bring forward recommendations on strategic advocacy for library budget and initiatives to City Council …
1. REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the DOWNTOWN AUSTIN COMMUNITY COURT ADVISORY BOARD SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 AT 8:00AM ONE TEXAS CENTER, STE 125, TRAINING ROOM 505 BARTON SPRINGS RD AUSTIN, TEXAS 78704 Some members of the BOARD/COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Edna Staniszewski at edna.staniszewski@austintexas.gov or at (512) 974-1260. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Lea Downey Gallatin, Chair Kergin Bedell Mikaela Frissell Kate Garza Nicole Golden Dr. Anu Kapadia Faye Mills Katy Jo Muncie Robin G. Sontheimer, Vice-Chair Roy Woody AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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 including individuals that wish to share first-hand accounts regarding their experiences being served through Austin’s homelessness system . APPROVAL OF MINUTES the minutes of Approve ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR CALLED MEETING on JULY 19, 2024. the DOWNTOWN AUSTIN COMMUNITY COURT DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. DACC Mobile Court Update and discussion on services provided and outcomes achieved - Robert Kingham, Court Administrator, DACC and Sarah Rodriguez, Business Process Specialist, DACC Status of DACC operational areas including performance measures and services delivered through Community Services, Court Services, Homeless Services and Support Services. (Downey Gallatin/Golden) – Robert Kingham, Court Administrator, DACC DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Adopt meeting schedule for 2025 (Downey Gallatin/Sontheimer) – Robert Kingham, Court Administrator, DACC Elect a DACC Advisory Board Vice-Chair (Downey Gallatin/Sontheimer) 5. 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 Edna Staniszewski at Downtown Austin Community Court, at (512) 974-1260), for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board, please contact Edna Staniszewski at (512) 974-1260 or at edna.staniszewski@austintexas.gov.