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UTC 2.8 Approved Minutes — original pdf
Urban Transportation Commission (UTC) Meeting Minutes Special Called Meeting February 8th 2022 The Urban Transportation Commission convened in a meeting on February 8th, 2022 via videoconference. Commission Members in Attendance: Susan Somers Cecilla Ramos Ruven Brooks Diana Wheeler Mario Champion Commission Members Absent: Nathan Ryan Cynthia Weatherby Allison Runas James Driscoll Samuel Franco Athena Leyton CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Champion called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: December 6th, 2021 MEETING The December 6th, 2021 minutes were approved on a 9-0 vote with Commissioners Ryan and Weatherby absent. 2. NEW BUSINESS A. Harvey St Right of Way Vacation Application A motion to approve the application as applied was approved on a 8-0 vote with Commissioners Ryan and Weatherby absent. Commissioner Franco abstained B. Project Connect Blue Line Bridge No action taken on this item. C. Vehicle Booting City Code Amendment A motion to approve the recommendation from staff concerning Vehicle Booting City Code Amendment was presented and approved on a unanimous 9-0 vote with Commissioners Ryan and Weatherby absent. No abstentions. Draft recommendation language was discussed and after debate and amendment, read as follows: BE IT RESOLVED, the UTC supports Austin Transportation Departments recommendation that code §13-7-42 be amended to authorize vehicle immobilization companies to allow an option for customers to self-remove a booting device upon their own vehicle with the following stipulations: 1.Customers shall retain the ability to request the company remove the booting device within one hour of requesting removal. 2.Customers shall not be required to provide a deposit. 3.A secured, well-lit receptacle shall be available upon every property where customer removal of a booting device occurs, so that a customer may return the boot safely and without having to travel to another location. D. Recommendation Requesting Council to Consistently Consider Strategic Mobility Plan Land Use Policy Goals Prior to All Land Use Decisions Draft recommendation language was discussed and after debate and amendment, read as follows. BE IT RESOLVED that the Urban Transportation Commission requests that Council take actions and adopt policies to ensure that all boards and commission involved in land use decisions are aware of both the adopted Strategic Mobility Plan land use policies and the final Project Connect routes The UTC recommends that Council take the following actions: • Request that the Planning Department prepare rankings into major groups of the potential of each of the current zoning classifications …
Approved Minutes — original pdf
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2022 The Airport Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, February 8, 2022. CALL TO ORDER Chair E. Sepulveda called the Commission Meeting to order at 3:02 p.m. Raymond Young* Chad Ennis* Vicky Sepulveda Ernest Saulmon Commissioners in Attendance: Eugene Sepulveda – Chair Scott Madole – Vice Chair Jeremy Hendricks – Secretary* Billy Owens Wendy Price Todd* (*attended via videoconference) Commissioners Absent: Jonathan Coon CITIZENS COMMUNICATIONS: None. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) The minutes from the meeting of January 11, 2022 were approved on Commissioner Saulmon’s motion, Commissioner Young seconded. Motion passed on an 8-0-0-2 vote. Secretary Hendricks and Commissioner Coon were absent. 2. WRITTEN STAFF BRIEFINGS a) “December Financial Results” prepared by Rajeev Thomas, Deputy Chief of Finance. b) “AUS Air Service Update” prepared by Jamy Kazanoff, Air Service Development. 1 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS a) “Updates from the CEO regarding community meetings related to the proposed fuel facility” presented by Jacqueline Yaft, Chief Executive Officer. b) “Art in Public Places at AUS” presented by Marjorie Flanagan, Acting Program Manager, and Curt Gettman, Senior Project Manager, Arts in Public Places. c) “Construction Training Program” presented by Michelle Pierre, Program Compliance Coordinator, Capital Contracting Office. d) “Airport Expansion and Development Program (AEDP) Updates regarding the baggage handling system, program management support consultant, and airfield construction” presented by Lyn Estabrook, Planning & Development Manager. e) “Notification plan for the Environment Assessment public meeting related to the AEDP” presented by Kane Carpenter, Manager Environmental Services, and Sam Haynes, Acting Public Information & Marketing Manager. 4. CONSENT AGENDA a) Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the professional services agreement with AECOM Technical Services Inc., as Technical Baggage Handling System (BHS) Advisor for the ABIA Terminal Centralized Baggage Handling System (BHS) in the amount of $1,834,586 for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,592,586. b) Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the Design-Build Agreement with The Whiting-Turner Construction Company for construction services for the Existing Terminal Centralized Baggage Handling System Upgrades project in an amount of $157,055,614, for a total not to exceed an amount of $173,113,614. A motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Commissioner V. Sepulveda; Commissioners Young and Saulmon seconded. Motion passed on an 8-0-1-1 vote. Vice Chair Madole abstained. Commissioner Coon was absent. 5. ACTION ITEMS None. 6. OLD BUSINESS City Council actions …
2-8-2022_CDC_Approved_Minutes — original pdf
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) February 8, 2022 – 6:30pm Austin City Hall, Board and Commission- Room 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Community Development Commission may be participating by video conference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by 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. To register call or email the board liaison at 512-974-1606 or jesse.gutierrez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Amit Motwani, Chair Public Sector Appointee Karen Paup, Vice Chair Private Sector Appointee Fisayo Fadelu Public Sector Appointee Cheryl Thompson St. John’s Miriam Garcia North Austin Vacant Dove Springs Kendra Garrett Private Sector Appointee Julia Woods South Austin Eloise Sepeda Public Sector Appointee Heidi Sloan Public Sector Appointee Bertha Delgado East Austin Joe Deshotel Public Sector Appointee Please visit https://austintexas.gov/cdc for more information about the Community Development Commission. Michael Tolliver Colony Park Jose Noe Elias Montopolis Vacant Rosewood-Zaragosa/Blackland MINUTES Members Absent Miriam Garcia Eloise Sepeda Staff in Attendance Jesse Gutierrez Angel Zambrano Carol Johnson Daniel Word Marc Coudert Laura Keating Anna Lan Lisa Rodriguez Members in Attendance Amit Motwani, Chair Karen Paup, Vice Chair Joe Deshotel Fisayo Fadelu Jose Noe Elias HeidiSloan Cheryl Thompson Bertha Delgado Kendra Garrett Julia Woods CALL TO ORDER Chair Motwani called the meeting to order at 6:47pm with 8 commissioners in attendance. Commissioner Deshotel joined the meeting at 7:00pm, and Commissioner Fadelu joined at 7:05pm. Commissioner Thompson left the meeting at 8:15pm. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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. No one signed up to speak. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the December 14, 2021, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Garrett’s motion, Commissioner Sloan’s second, the December 14, 2021, minutes were approved unanimously. 2. COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT (CSBG) a) Briefing and discussion on the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health) Angel Zambrano gave the briefing. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications …
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PLANNING COMMISSION February 8, 2022 MINUTES The Planning Commission convened in a meeting on February 8, 2022 in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas and via videoconference @ http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Chair Shaw called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:08 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Awais Azhar Joao Paulo Connolly Grayson Cox Yvette Flores Claire Hempel – Vice-Chair Patrick Howard Jennifer Mushtaler Carmen Llanes Pulido Robert Schneider Todd Shaw – Chair James Shieh Jeffrey Thompson Jessica Cohen – Ex-Officio Absent: Solveij Rosa Praxis Arati Singh – Ex -Ex-Officio Richard Mendoza – Ex-Officio Spencer Cronk – Ex-Officio EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Planning Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The Commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of January 25, 2022. Approve the minutes of January 25, 2022 was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Shieh, seconded by Commissioner Cox on a vote of 11-0. Commissioner Connolly off the dais. Commissioner Praxis absent. B. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Rezoning: Location: C14-2021-0166 - South Congress Avenue Residences; District 2 6424 South Congress Avenue, Williamson Creek Watershed; South Congress Combined (Sweetbriar) NP Area Owner/Applicant: Calixto Jesus Cobos Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Alice Glasco Consulting (Alice Glasco) GR-MU-CO-NP to GR-MU-V-NP Recommendation of GR-MU-V-CO-NP Wendy Rhoades, 512-974-7719, wendy.rhoades@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department Motion by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Azhar to grant Staff’s recommendation of GR-MU-V-CO-NP combining district zoning for C14-2021-0166 - South Congress Avenue Residences located at 6424 South Congress Avenue was approved on a vote of 10-0. Commissioners Cox and Llanes Pulido abstained on this item. Commissioner Praxis absent. 2. Rezoning: Location: C14-2021-0174 - 815 W. 11th Street; District 9 815 West 11th Street, Shoal Creek Watershed; Downtown Austin Plan Owner/Applicant: BSF Land Ventures LLC (Steven Bell, Ben Snyder, and Kevin Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Fleming) Drenner Group, PC (Leah M. Bojo) LO to DMU-CO Recommended Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2122, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov Housing and Planning Department Public Hearing closed. Motion by Commissioner Shieh, seconded by Commission Azhar to grant Staff’s recommendation of DMU-CO combining district zoning for C14-2021-0174 - 815 W. 11th Street …
Agenda — original pdf
COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2022 6:30 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL ROOM 1101 301 W 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Construction Advisory Committee may be participating by videoconference Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by 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. To register, please contact Sinying Chan at sinying.chan@austintexas.gov or 512-972-5117. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Krystal Gomez, Chair Nicole Merritt, Vice Chair Sara Becker Karen Crawford Adrian De La Rosa AGENDA Rennison Lalgee Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch Joseph Ramirez-Hernandez Glenn Rosales Juan Vences-Benitez CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – December 6, 2021 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Rey Arellano, City of Austin Assistant City Manager, to present updates from the Reimagining Public Safety Task Force b. Saeed Azadi and Holly Eades, City of Austin Refugee Health Screening Clinic, to provide updates on their work and the needs are c. Edna Yang, American Gateways, to share updates the City’s funding in support of immigrant legal services and seek continued support d. Budget updates, discussion and possible action 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Budget updates - Karen b. Report back from ISNA and the RST quarterly consultations – Juan and Rennison c. Joint Inclusion Committee meeting updates – Karen 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 Sinying Chan at Austin Public Health Department, at 512-972-5117, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Commission on Immigrant Affairs, please contact Sinying Chan at 512-972-5117.
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Music Commission Monday, February 7, 2022, 6:30pm Austin City Hall – Council Chambers Room 1001 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin TX 78701 Some members of the Music Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three (3) minutes to provide their comments. Speakers wishing to participate remotely by telephone are required to register in advance no later than noon the day before the meeting. To register to speak remotely email or call Kim McCarson at kimberly.mccarson@austintexas.gov , 512-974-7963 by noon on Sunday, February 6, 2022. CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Chair - Anne-Charlotte Patterson, Vice-chair - Nagavalli Medicharla, Secretary - Oren Rosenthal, Parliamentarian - Graham Reynolds, Gavin Garcia, Lauryn Gould, Christopher Limon, Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, Patrice Pike, Scott Strickland, Stuart Sullivan AGENDA CALL TO ORDER MUSICAL PERFORMANCE CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Susanna Sharpe 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. STAFF BRIEFINGS 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 from Regularly Scheduled Meeting on December 6, 2021. a. Legal Consideration related to Equity in Economic Development Department Hotel Occupancy Tax Funded Programs by Neal Falgoust, Attorney, City of Austin Law Department, and Sylnovia Holt Rabb, Acting Director, Economic Development Department. b. Update on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funded relief and recovery programs for creatives by Erica Shamaly, Manager, Music and Entertainment Division c. Update by Erica Shamaly, Manager of the Music and Entertainment Division, on the feasibility of a multi-year approach to the Live Music Fund. 3. OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action following update on the Austin Opera House. b. Discussion and Possible Action following update and final recommendations from the Working Group on the Live Music Fund. c. Discussion and Possible Action on Austin Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) following update from board representative, Emmett Beliveau. 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Possible Action following presentation by Quentin Prior, Battalion Chief/Assistant Fire Marshall, Special Events, on venue safety priorities. b. Discussion and Possible Action following update from SXSW on upcoming festival. c. Discussion and Possible Action on making a possible budget recommendation. d. Discussion and Possible Action on voter registration …
Public Safety Commission Agenda for February 7, 2022 — original pdf
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MEETING February 7, 2022 @ 4:00PM City Hall Chambers at City Hall 301 W 2nd Street, Austin Texas Some members of the PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live AGENDA Amanda Lewis Rocky Lane Michael Sierra-Arevalo Rebecca Bernhardt Cory Hall-Martin CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Rebecca Gonzales, Chair Nelly Paulina Ramirez, Vice Chair Rebecca Webber Kathleen Hausenfluck Queen Austin John T. Kiracofe CALL TO ORDER 4:00-4:05pm Public Communications 4:05-4:20pm (from speakers signed up to speak) Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by 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. To register please call (512) 974-5747 before noon on February 6, 2022 or email Janet.jackson@austintexas.gov Items for Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action: 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Jan. 24, 2021 4:20pm-4:25pm 2. OLD BUSINESS a. TX SB69 from 87th Legislative Session -Vote on Recommendation for Council Action Sponsored by Commissioner Gonzales and Webber 4:25pm-4:35pm 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Public Safety Organizations Quarterly Report – Austin Police Department (sponsors: Commissioner Hausenfluck and Gonzales) 4:40pm-4:50pm Speaker(s): -Chief Henderson, Austin Police Department b. Discussion on 911 Call Center and Forensics Lab under Austin Police Department (sponsors: Commissioners Bernhardt and Ramirez) 4:50pm-5:20pm Speaker(s): - Lt. Kenneth Murphy, APD 911/Communications Center - Dana Kadavy, Director, APD Forensics Lab - Kathy Mitchell, Community Advocate, Just Liberty Organization -Jennifer Laurin, U.T. Law Professor c. Discussion on Processing Emergency & Non-Emergency Calls received by Austin 311 (sponsors: Commissioners Kiracofe and Ramirez) 5:20pm -5:50pm - Lt. Kenneth Murphy, Austin Police Department, 911/Communications Center -Representative from Austin 311 4. Future Agenda Items 5:50-6:00pm Adjourn @ 6pm The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Janet Jackson at Austin Police Department, at 512-974-5747, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Public Safety Commission, please contact Robin Henderson, Chief of Staff, Austin Police Department at 512-974-5030.
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2. 3. 4. 5. 6. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL AGENDA Regular Meeting - Monday, February 7, 2022; 6:00 PM The Art in Public Places Panel will participate by videoconference. The public may attend the meeting online with pre-registration. Please contact anna.bradley@austintexas.gov by February 4, 2022, at 3 PM to pre-register. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES (AIPP) PANEL MEMBERS: Tammie Rubin – Chair, Jacob Villanueva –Vice Chair, Brett Barnes – Arts Commission Liaison, Sarah Carr, Stephanie Lemmo, J Muzacz, Joel Nolan CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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 posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve minutes from the AIPP Panel meeting held on 1/10/2022 CHAIR’S REPORT ARTS COMMISSION LIAISON REPORT NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items i. Places Project Project Introduction for the Longhorn Shores Wishbone Bridge Art in Public --Dylan Johnstone, Public Works Department Mid-Design Presentation for Austin Fire Department Locker Room Phase 6 Art in Public Embedded Artist Project --Emily Weiskopf, Artist Year in Review 2021 Presentation --Marjorie Flannagan, AIPP Acting Manager ii. iii. OLD BUSINESS a. P3 Working Group Update STAFF BRIEFINGS a. Update on Demographics reporting b. TEMPO 2021 Update ADJOURNMENT GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 7. 8. 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 - including translation and interpretation services. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days before the meeting date. For assistance, please contact the Economic Development Department at 512-974-7819 or Relay Texas 7-1-1.
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American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Music & Entertainment Update MUSIC COMMISSION FEBRUARY 7, 2022 Music Community Relief (ARPA): $4m o Austin Music Disaster Relief Grant ($2.3M) – Closed January 28, 2022 o Texas Accountants & Lawyers for the Arts (TALA) assisted applicants with technical assistance o The Long Center now evaluating nearly 3,000 applications o Live Music Venue Preservation Fund ($1.395M) o 12 Phase 1 grant recipients now receiving enhanced monthly grant funds through early summer 2022 o Preparing survey to determine program funding impact on venue preservation outcomes o Venue Summit on Equity Strategic Plans in Spring / early Summer 2022 * Music ARPA funds not used for grants were used for 3rd Party Admin fees. Breakdown of Creative Sector Support Program Date Source Amount Funded # of Grants By Year Austin Music Disaster Relief Grant April 2020 $1,500,000 1,497 Austin Creative Space Disaster Relief Program June 2020 $1,000,000 Small Business Relief Grant (Creative Industries only) July 2020 CARES $2,187,038 Non-Profit Relief Grant (Arts & Culture only) July/Sept 2020 CARES $1,921,841 Creative Worker Relief Grant August 2020 CARES $3,500,000 1,866 COA COA Live Music Venue Preservation Fund (Phase 1) December 2020 SAVES Live Music Venue Preservation Fund (Phase 2) January-July 2021 SAVES $694,000 4,300,000 Arts & Culture Non-Profit Relief Grant August 2021 ARPA+ $3,920,000 Arts Community Relief January 2022 Live Music Venue Preservation Fund (Completion) January 2022 ARPA ARPA $5,297,960 $1,394,700 Austin Music Disaster Relief Grant February 2022 ARPA $2,300,000 $28,015,539 1,150 5,496 32 131 127 77 28 196 380 12 $10,802,879 $8,220,000 $8,992,660
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Equity Considerations in Contracts and Program Funding Austin Music Commission February 7, 2022 Neal Falgoust, Assistant City Attorney Purpose • Discuss legal risks associated with using race, gender and protected-class criteria in determining awards of contracts and program funding. 2 Why Now? • Recent federal court decisions that put race-focused programs at risk. • Law Department deliberative process. • Briefing to City Council. 3 Acknowledgement • History of intentional racial segregation – 1928 Master Plan and “Negro District.” • Oppression of BIPOC – 1954 Federal Housing Act, “urban renewal,” and seizing of Black-owned land. • City Council has committed the City to correcting its racist practices. (Resolution 20210304-067) 4 City’s Programs • As part of Project Connect, community members developed displacement mitigation strategies and an equity tool to guide decision making. (“Nothing About Us Without Us”) • EDD also wants an equity focus for the Cultural Arts and Heritage Tourism grant programs. 5 Legal Foundation • 14th Amendment – Equal Protection Clause • No government may “deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.” 6 “Tiered Scrutiny” • Strict Scrutiny (Race, National Origin, Religion, Alienage) – Government must demonstrate the policy is narrowly tailored to meet a compelling purpose. • Intermediate Scrutiny (Gender, Sex, Sexual Orientation?) – Government must demonstrate the policy is substantially related to an important purpose. • Rational Basis (Age, Disability, Wealth, Felony Status) – The policy must have a rational connection to a legitimate interest. 7 Strict Scrutiny Any government program that takes race into consideration faces strict scrutiny by the courts. Strict scrutiny is the most rigorous judicial review. Courts start with presumption that policy is invalid and government must prove its interests. 8 Compelling Government Interest The government must demonstrate: • actual discrimination in the relevant market, and • that the government either actively or passively perpetuated the discrimination. 9 Narrowly Tailored The government must demonstrate: • it considered other race-neutral policies; • race-neutral policies failed to achieve the compelling interest. 10 City of Richmond v. J.A. Croson Co. • “Generalized assertions” of past racial discrimination would not justify “rigid” quotas; • 30 percent quota could not be connected to “any injury suffered by anyone;” • Race-neutral measures must be seriously considered. 11 Evidence Acceptable to a Court Disparity studies are conducted to determine if there is discrimination in the studied market and if the government is an active …
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PSC Back up - #3a APD Quarterly Stats Report - 2-72022 — original pdf
Austin Police Department Public Safety Commission 1.) Citywide Crimes Against Persons 2.) Citywide Crimes Against Property 3.) Citywide Crimes Against Society 9.) Urgent (P1) + Emergency (P0) Call Volume by Month – Q1 FY 2022 10.) Budgeted Overtime vs Actual Overtime - 9/12/21 to 1/1/22 4.) Citywide Clearances for Crimes Against Persons – Q1 FY 2022 11.) Annual Overtime FY 2019 through FY 2022 (9/12/21 - 1/1/22) 5.) Citywide Clearances for Crimes Against Property – Q1 FY 2022 6.) Citywide Clearances for Crimes Against Society – Q1 FY 2022 12.) Sworn Staffing 13.) Cadet Class: 2021 14.) Cadet Classes: 2022 7.) Citywide Response Times and Call Volumes – Q1 FY 2022 15.) Sworn Authorization FY 2019 through FY 2022 16.) Sworn Separation FY 2019 through FY 2022 (Q1) 8.) Response Times and Call Volume by Council District – Q1 FY 2022 17.) Questions? APD Public Safety Commission Presentation February 7, 2022 Citywide Crimes Against Persons Source: Chief’s Monthly Report December 2021 vs December 2020 & 2021 vs 2020 APD Public Safety Commission Presentation Slide #1 February 7, 2022 Citywide Crimes Against Property Source: Chief’s Monthly Report December 2021 vs December 2020 & 2021 vs 2020 APD Public Safety Commission Presentation Slide #2 February 7, 2022 Citywide Crimes Against Society Source: Chief’s Monthly Report December 2021 vs December 2020 & 2021 vs 2020 APD Public Safety Commission Presentation Slide #3 February 7, 2022 Citywide Clearances for Crimes Against Persons – Q1 FY 2022 Offense Cleared By Arrests Death of Offender Juvenile/No Custody Prosecution Declined (by the Prosecutor) Victim Refused to Cooperate (in the prosecution) 09A - Murder and Nonnegligent Manslaughter 100 - Kidnapping/Abduction 11A - Rape 11B - Sodomy 11C - Sexual Assault with an Object 11D - Fondling 13A - Aggravated Assault 13B - Simple Assault 13C - Intimidation 36A - Incest 36B - Statutory Rape 64A - Human Trafficking, Commercial Sex Acts 64B - Human Trafficking, Involuntary Servitude Total 11 23 5 1 2 6 322 676 108 3 1,157 2 3 5 0 0 Total 13 23 326 679 108 5 1 2 6 0 0 0 3 1,166 1 3 4 Source: DPS Web Portal https://txucr.nibrs.com/Report/CrimeDistributionReport Dates: 10/01/2021-12/31/2021 APD Public Safety Commission Presentation Slide #4 February 7, 2022 Citywide Clearances for Crimes Against Property - Q1 FY 2022 Offense Cleared By Arrests Death of Offender Juvenile/No Custody Prosecution Declined (by the Prosecutor) Victim Refused to Cooperate (in …
PSC Back Up - #3b - Forensics Dept under APD or removed from APD — original pdf
Forensic Services • The Austin Forensic Science Bureau is comprised of; • Five analytical sections accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (Certification # FT-0325) and the Texas Forensic Science Commission, including; • Crime Scene • Latent Prints • Firearms & Toolmarks • Toxicology • Seized Drugs • Five forensic support units including Quality Assurance, Case Management, Multi-Media, Polygraph, and Evidence Management/Control The Austin Forensic Science Bureau Laboratory Facility at 812 Springdale Road • In FY20, Forensics responded to more than 4,200 crime scene calls, processed nearly 12,000 forensic analysis requests, and managed over 1,000,000 items of forensic evidence and property • The FY22 $12.6million Forensic operating budget funds 86.75 highly-skilled, educated, and extensively trained forensic professional FTEs • Consistent with HB 1900, the FY22 Forensic operating budget remains under the Austin Police Department Forensic Services The Austin Forensic Science Bureau Laboratory Facility at 812 Springdale Road • City Council approved ordinance No. 20210204-032 which authorized the City Manager to create an independent Forensic department • Identified critical path steps necessary to transition the Forensic Science Bureau into an independent department • Established agreements to maintain information systems access: Management Control Agreement (MCA) to establish and enforce security control of CJIS under the authority of a Criminal Justice Agency (APD); CABIS (finger/palm print database) Interlocal Agreement; Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) System Access Agreement; Public Safety Radio System MOU; and Electronic Data Access MOU • City Manager’s Office updated forensic director reporting structure to include reporting to the ACM of Public Safety (July 26th, 2021 MMAC) • The Forensic Science Bureau is ready to transition to an independent department as deemed appropriate in accordance with State law
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20220207-02a: on APD Metrics — original pdf
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20220207-02a February 7, 2022 Proposal that the Austin City Council work with Office of Police Oversight to hold Date: Subject: APD accountable for metrics required by new SB69 Motioned by: Rebecca Gonzales Seconded by: Rebecca Webber Recommendation: The Public Safety Commission recommends that the City Council work with the Office of Police Oversight to ensure the Austin Police Department institutes metrics to measure Austin Police Department’s accordance with State Bill 69. Description of Recommendation to Council: Whereas the current reporting requirement around use of force only impacts incidents where improper use of force occurs, the Public Safety Commission recommends that the Austin City Council move forward with the following policy recommendations: • Create a policy that require the reporting of all instances where use of force was prevented or took place. • This policy should be supported by a strong non-retaliation policy to ensure self- • reporting. In addition, this policy should also include a training plan for the officer that was stopped by the intervention. This training plan could include further instruction on de- escalation and proper procedure. Rationale: The Public Safety Commission believes that all interventions against improper use of force should be reported and measured regardless of the outcome of the intervention. Vote: For: 10 Against: 0 Abstain: 0 Absent: 1 (Commissioner Austin) Attest: [Staff or board member can sign] __________________________________
20220207-3b: Live Music Fund — original pdf
MUSIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20220207-3b Date: February 7, 2022 Subject: Live Music Fund Motioned By: Vice-chair Medicharla Seconded By: Commissioner Limon Motion: For the Music Commission to vote on option one, which is, rolling out a program including all eligible uses and all eligible applicants from the first year onwards, or option two, to roll out a pilot program including all eligible uses and with Musicians and Independent Promoters as eligible applicants. Include “Live Music Venue Promoter” as an eligible applicant in the second year of the program. Recommendation The Music Commission recommends Option 2: Initiate a pilot program which 1. Includes all eligible uses (live music performance PLUS music industry production activities which support the music ecosystem) and with Musicians and Independent Promoters as eligible applicants 2. Includes Live Music Venue Promoter as an eligible applicant in year two of the program 3. Implement metrics to measure outcomes and to ensure accountability Description of Recommendation to Council A Live Music Fund Working Group formed at the November 2021 Music Commission to consider expanding fund uses and eligible applicants pool to robustly sustain and grow the Austin music economy. Working Group Participants: Nagavalli Medicharla (Working Group Chair, nominated), Chaka Mahone, Lauryn Gould, Scott Strickland, Stuart Sullivan, Mobley, Harold McMillan, Morgan Davis, Rebecca Reynolds, Cody Cowan, Tomar Williams, Alex Vallejo Meetings: 3 total (Nov. 2021, Dec. 2021, Jan. 2022); 1.5-2.5hr duration each Working Group Outcomes 1. Eligible uses Broaden eligible uses where a Musician can spend grant funds to include ➔ Recording Studio Production ➔ Music Video Production ➔ Publishing/Sync Licensing ➔ Distribution (streaming services) ➔ Replication (vinyl, CD, cassette printing, etc.) ➔ Broadcasting (TV, radio, podcasts) in addition to producing live music performances 2. Eligible applicants Broaden eligible applicants to include Live Music Venue Promoters in addition to Musicians and Independent Promoters 3. Metrics Develop and implement metrics to measure outcomes and to ensure accountability (metrics from fund administrator and vendors incl. venues) 4. Fund Rollout Option 1: Rollout a program including all eligible uses and all eligible applicants (as stated above) from the first year onwards or Option 2: Rollout a pilot program including all eligible uses (as stated above) and with Musicians and Independent Promoters as eligible applicants. Include Live Music Venue Promoter as an eligible applicant in a future year (later updated to “Include Live Music Venue Promoter as an eligible applicant in the second year of the …
PSC Approved Minutes for February 7, 2022 mtg — original pdf
` PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES February 7, 2022 Rebecca Webber Michael Sierra-Arevalo John Kiracofe Rebecca Bernhardt The Public Safety Commission convened a hybrid in person and videoconferencing meeting Monday, February 7, 2022 at City Hall 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Commissioner Rebecca Gonzalez called the Board Meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Kathleen Hausenfluck Nelly Ramirez Amanda Lewis Rocky Lane Cory Hall-Martin Board Members Absent: Queen Austin Staff in Attendance: Robin Henderson, Assistant Chief, Austin Police Department Teresa Gardner, Assistant Chief, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services Rob Vires, Chief of Staff, Austin Fire Department Citizen Communications - Citizens signed up to speak: none 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – This will occur at the March meeting for both the January and February minutes. 2. OLD BUSINESS a. TX SB69 from 87th Legislative Session -Vote on Recommendation for Council Action Sponsored by Commissioner Gonzales and Webber 4:02pm-4:06pm In the recommendation, Chair Gonzales is asking APD to create a policy that requires the reporting of whether use of force was prevented and if it took place. They also asked for a non-retaliation policy to ensure self-reporting. Commissioner Sierra-Arevalo asked for clarity on what was up for a vote. Chair Gonzales explained three points: if there is intervention and use of force still happens, if there is intervention and use of force is prevented, and a training plan for the officer who was 1 impacted by the intervention, such as further de-escalation. No further questions. Recommendation passed on unanimous vote. 3. NEW BUSINESS a. Public Safety Organizations Quarterly Report – Austin Police Department (sponsors: Commissioner Hausenfluck and Gonzales) 4:07pm-4:50pm Speaker(s): -Chief Henderson, Austin Police Department Chief Henderson, joined by Dr. Jonathan Kringen, presented on the APD quarterly report. Dr. Kringen presented on Citywide Crimes Against Persons between 2020 and 2021. There was an overall negligent reduction in crime. Aggravated assault has had a meaningful increase. For Crimes Against Property, for the same time period, there has been a meaningful increase in theft of car parts. Overall, a small reduction in crimes. Crimes Against Society, for the same time period, shows a reduction in drug violations, possibly due to cite and arrest. However, weapons violations has significantly increased. He explained clearance rates are hard to capture, as an crime committed in one month may be carried forward to a different month. Or they may have cleared an …
Approved Minutes — original pdf
COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS MONDAY, February 7, 2022 6:30 PM Meeting Minutes Rennison Lalgee Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch Joseph Ramirez-Hernandez Juan Vences-Benitez Board Members in Attendance: Krystal Gomez, Chair Nicole Merritt, Vice-Chair Sara Becker Karen Crawford Adrian De La Rosa Board Members not in Attendance: Glenn Rosales Staff in Attendance: Sinying Chan, Staff Liaison & Health Equity Unit Program Coordinator/Austin Public Health CALL TO ORDER 1. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES – December 6, 2021 • Karen moved to approve, Kate seconded, all in favor 2. NEW BUSINESS: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTIONS: A. Updates from Reimagining Public Safety Task Force by City of Austin Assistant City Manager Rey Arellano • In August 2020, the City Manager created the City-Community Reimagining Public Safety Task Force which gave its recommendations in April 2021. Council approved 9.3 million dollars towards task force recommendations. More information can be found on the website https://www.austintexas.gov/department/task-force • The dashboard on the website is used to track the review of recommendations that were sent to the City Manager and show 118 of 140 recommendations are complete. Currently, the focus is on follow-up action for these recommendations. Rey is reviewing the 8 working groups and will update the dashboard when complete, beginning with the two working groups for APD. • Austin Cares is an active program that moves 911 calls from those experiencing mental health crisis to a Mental Health Clinician. Language Access is a large effort right now and is currently focusing on Spanish and API languages for public services. B. Updates from Saeed Azadi, Public Health Division Manager, and Holly Eades, Program Manager, on their work at the City of Austin Refugee Health Screening Clinic • The Refugee Health Screening Clinic does comprehensive medical and mental health assessments, treatments, immunizations, and referrals. They work with them for one year and then give them documentation they need to apply for their green card and I-693. • Afghan Placement Program significantly impacted numbers. Projecting 500-1500 arrivals for 2022. Budget increased to 1.5 million dollars for FY2022 due to increased refugees for Afghan Placement Program • Challenges: 100% Grant-funded, unpredictable federal support, contract limitations per the grant, operating with minimal staff, anticipating 500-1500 Afghans to Austin area. • Recommendation: The City of Austin create two full-time general fund positions to support the office through the above challenges with funding and staffing. Ideally, the positions would be one manager and one medical staff. …