Zoning and Platting Commission DRAFT Recommendation Date: August 6, 2024 Subject: Bird-friendly design and building solutions WHEREAS, the Zoning and Platting Commission was given a presentation about Bird Safe Design by Heidi Trudell, Bird Safe Design Specialist with support from Travis Audubon; and WHEREAS, the core principles of Imagine Austin include the integration of nature into the city and sustainably managed environmental resources; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin was named a Bird City in February 2023; and WHEREAS, each year, nearly two billion birds travel through the State of Texas, and WHEREAS, over 400 species of birds reside or migrate through Travis County every spring and fall. Both endangered species and species of concern utilize the Central Flyway and geological way finders of the Balcones Escarpment and Colorado River during their migration; and WHEREAS, the hills of Austin and Travis County are home to the endangered Golden- cheeked Warbler; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin benefits from the annual $1.8 billion generated from bird tourism in Texas; and WHEREAS, birds colliding with poorly designed buildings results in up to 2 million birds dying in the US every year; and WHEREAS, more than 30 cities have adopted bird-safe design practices into their code and/or practices. However, no city in Texas has yet to adopt these design practices, which means Austin could lead the way; and WHEREAS, turning off non-essential lights helps to reduce bird-building collisions as well as additional benefits reducing electricity consumption, costs, and pollution associated with power production; and 1 WHEREAS, habitat loss for nesting and wintering birds also has a negative impact; and WHEREAS, the loss of insects due to the use of pesticides diminishes food supply for birds. THEREFORE, the Zoning and Platting Commission recommends the City of Austin take the following actions: 1. Strive to be the FIRST city in Texas to be a bird-safe design city. 2. Require all new construction or remodels of both low-rise and high-rise buildings to utilize, at a minimum, bird-friendly glass and downcast, Dark Skies lighting. 3. Use Hotel Occupancy Tax revenues to promote bird tourism by making grants available to fund the addition costs associated with bird-friendly building designs. 4. Continue the “Lights Out” policy in which non-essential lighting in City buildings is turned off between 11:00 PM to 6:00 AM during the spring and fall migration periods. 5. Provide information to the public about the “Lights Out” …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET DISTRICT: 2 TO: MF-3 CASE: C14-2024-0057– 2100 Patsy Parkway ADDRESS: 2100 Patsy Parkway ZONING FROM: SF-2 SITE AREA: 1.9071 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Steve Cisneros AGENT: Drenner Group (Leah Bojo) CASE MANAGER: Marcelle Boudreaux (512-974-8094, marcelle.boudreaux@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant multifamily residence (medium density) (MF-3) district zoning. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 6, 2024: CITY COUNCIL: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: The rezoning request of the subject site is related to an adjacent rezoning case at 7331 and 7333 Bluff Springs Road, request from I-RR to MF-3, which was approved by City Council on February 15, 2024 (Case no. C14-2023-0118; Ordinance No. 20240215-041). According to the applicant, the purpose of this rezoning is to unify this subject site with that at 7331 and 7333 Bluff Springs Road, anticipating a 247-unit multifamily residence, to allow additional acreage for needed drainage and infrastructure. This rezoning request to MF-3 encompasses 1.9071 acres, portioned from a parcel that is 2.2409 acres; the remaining portion will remain SF-2. Further, the TIA worksheet on file for this rezoning request and the applicant summary notes that Patsy Parkway will not be used for access; access to this property will be from Bluff Springs Road via the adjacent parcel at 7331 and 7333 Bluff Springs Road. C14-2024-0057 Page 2 CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject rezoning area is approximately 1.9071 acres, however the entire parcel is 2.2409 acres, and is developed with a single family residence with frontage on Patsy Parkway. The portion of the parcel at the eastern end surrounding the single family residence will remain zoned SF-2 (see Attachment A: Location Map annotated). The rezoning area is situated on the east side of Bluff Springs Road. Bluff Springs Road is a level 3 mobility corridor, with dedicated bicycle lanes in both directions, and Cap Metro bus stop 1/3-mile to the north (at Blue Meadow Drive). The site is near to commercial services, approximately ¾-mile south of the intersection with William Cannon Drive and 1/3-mile from I-35 frontage road. The property to the north is the aforementioned, recently-rezoned 7331 and 7333 Bluff Springs site, exhibits Automotive Rentals use (MF-3). Single family residences and Kendra Page Neighborhood Park are to the south and east (SF-2, SF-4ACO and I-RR). To the immediate west fronting Bluff Springs Road is a small parcel with a single family residence, and further west across Bluff Springs …
Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation Recommendation Number: 20240806-012 Bird Safe Buildings Date: August 6, 2024 Subject: Bird-friendly design and building solutions WHEREAS, the Zoning and Platting Commission was given a presentation about Bird Safe Design by Heidi Trudell, Bird Safe Design Specialist with support from Travis Audubon; and WHEREAS, the core principles of Imagine Austin include the integration of nature into the city and sustainably managed environmental resources; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin was named a Bird City in February 2023; and WHEREAS, each year, nearly two billion birds travel through the State of Texas, and WHEREAS, over 400 species of birds reside or migrate through Travis County every spring and fall. Both endangered species and species of concern utilize the Central Flyway and geological way finders of the Balcones Escarpment and Colorado River during their migration; and WHEREAS, the hills of Austin and Travis County are home to the endangered Golden- cheeked Warbler; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin benefits from the annual $1.8 billion generated from bird tourism in Texas; and WHEREAS, birds colliding with poorly designed buildings results in up to 2 million birds dying in the US every year; and WHEREAS, more than 30 cities have adopted bird-safe design practices into their code and/or practices. However, no city in Texas has yet to adopt these design practices, which means Austin could lead the way; and WHEREAS, turning off non-essential lights helps to reduce bird-building collisions as well as additional benefits reducing electricity consumption, costs, and pollution associated with power production; and WHEREAS, habitat loss for nesting and wintering birds also has a negative impact; and WHEREAS, the loss of insects due to the use of pesticides diminishes food supply for birds. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Zoning and Platting Commission recommends the City of Austin take the following actions: 1. Strive to be the FIRST city in Texas to be a bird-safe design city. 2. Require all new construction or remodels of both low-rise and high-rise buildings to utilize, at a minimum, bird-friendly glass and downcast, Dark Skies lighting. 3. Use Hotel Occupancy Tax revenues to promote bird tourism by making grants available to fund the addition costs associated with bird-friendly building designs. 4. Continue the “Lights Out” policy in which non-essential lighting in City buildings is turned off between 11:00 PM to 6:00 AM during the spring and fall migration periods. 5. …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2024 The Zoning and Platting Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Tuesday August 6, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room, 1101, 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX. Chair Smith called the Zoning and Platting Commission meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Hank Smith Betsy Greenberg David Fouts Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Scott Boone William Floyd Ryan Puzycki Carrie Thompson Board Members/Commissioners absent: Alejandra Flores Lonny Stern 2 vacancies on the dais PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular called meeting on July 16, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of July 16, 2024, were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Fouts’ motion, Commissioner Puzycki’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Flores and Stern were absent. 1 PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Rezoning: C14-2024-0087 - 12104 Jekel Circle; District 6 12104 Jekel Circle, Rattan Creek Watershed Location: Owner/Applicant: JLCC Interests, LLC (Michael Jordan Scott) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Industry ATX (Michael Winningham) LI-CO to CS Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of CS for C14-2024-0087 - 12104 Jekel Circle located at 12104 Jekel Circle was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Fouts’ motion, Commissioner Puzycki’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Flores and Stern were absent. C14-2024-0057 - 2100 Patsy Parkway; District 2 2100 Patsy Parkway, Onion Creek and South Boggy Creek Watersheds 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Steve Cisneros Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Drenner Group (Leah Bojo) SF-2 to MF-3 Recommended Marcelle Boudreaux, 512-974-8094, marcelle.boudreaux@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of MF-3 for C14-2024-0057 - 2100 Patsy Parkway located at 2100 Patsy Parkway was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Fouts’ motion, Commissioner Puzycki’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Flores and Stern were absent. C14-2024-0093 - 7901 Persimmon Trail; District 5 7901 Persimmon, South Boggy Creek Watershed 4. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Shane Hauptli and Carol Short Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Keepers Land Planning (Ricca Keepers) MH to SF-3 Recommended Beverly Villela, 512-978-0740, beverly.villela@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of SF-3 for C14-2024-0093 - 7901 Persimmon Trail located at 7901 Persimmon Trail was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Fouts’ motion, Commissioner Puzycki’s second on a 6-1 vote. Vice Chair Greenberg voted nay. …
REGULAR MEETING of the URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TUESDAY AUGUST 6, 2024, at 5:00pm PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER ROOM 1405 6310 Wilhemina Delco Drive AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Urban Transportation 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 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 or email the staff liaison in advance at (512)-974-3428 or natalie.leone@austintexas.gov no later than noon on Monday August 5, 2024 with the following information: name, item number(s) to speak on, telephone number, and email address. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Heather Buffo - (District 1) Melissa Ortiz- (District 2) Arlin Alvarez- (District 3) Susan Somers, Chair- (District 4) Daniel Kavelman-( District 5) Edward Smith- (District 6) Diana Wheeler- (District 7) Vacant- (District 8) Spencer Schumacher- (District 9) Ruven Brooks, Vice Chair- (District 10) Deshon Brown- (Mayoral Appointee) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Transportation Commission REGULAR MEETING on July 9, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Street Impact Fee update Presenter: Curtis Beaty DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Urban Trails Plan Facilitator: Susan Somers COMMITTEE UPDATES 3. Discussion and approval of a recommendation on long range planning and updates to the 4. Update from Commissioner Schumacher from the Downtown Commission regarding 5. Update from Commissioner Wheeler from the Joint Sustainability Commission regarding actions taken at the June 26, 2024 meeting actions taken at the July 8, 2024 meeting actions taken at the July 16, 2024 meeting actions taken at the July 16, 2024 meeting 6. Update from Commissioner Schumacher from the Bicycle Advisory Council regarding 7. Update from Commissioner Kavelman from the Pedestrian Advisory Council regarding 8. Update from Chair Somers from the Community Advisory Committee for Austin Transit Partnership Board regarding actions taken at the July 11, 2024 meeting FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and …
Street Impact Fees Overview – Urban Transportation Commission August 6, 2024 1 Presentation Overview Implementation Timeline • What is the Street Impact Fee? • • Applicability • Fee-In-Lieu & Mitigations • Roadway Capacity Plan • Guidelines & Collection • SIF Summary- Total • Summary- Invoiced and Collected • Summary- Transportation/Mobility Improvements Constructed • Examples • Questions/Answers 2 What is the Street Impact Fee? • SIF designed to fund transportation infrastructure improvements necessitated by new development projects. Purpose: Benefits: • Provides developers with a consistent approach to transportation mitigation fees. • Provides certainty of fees based on what developer plans to build. • Provides for collection across more developments, increasing funding for roadway projects. Calculation: • Calculated based on the anticipated impact of new developments on the city's street infrastructure. • Utilizes factors such as the size and type of development. 3 What is the Street Impact Fee? Implementation: building permit. • Developers are required to pay SIF to obtain • Addresses the costs of increased traffic and expanding the transportation network. Usage: • Funds collected are allocated towards expanding Austin's road network capacity. • Managing congestion and enhances transportation efficiency. 4 Implementation Timeline STREET IMPACT FEE SIF Ordinances Adopted (TIA Deadline for Grace Period) Fee Collection Begins (New TCM Effective) Fee Collection grace period ends (All TIAs) Dec 2020 Jun 2022 Dec 2023 Jun 2021 Dec 2022 Report to Council on Review Fees Public-Facing SIF Dashboard 5 SIF Applicability SIF collection began in June 2022, after an 18-month grace period from adoption in December 2020. SIF Applies to projects which generate 10 Peak Hour Trips (PHTs) or more • Dependent on what is on the site before construction • Mid-rise (4-10 floors) multifamily developments: ~23 • High-rise (11+ floors) multifamily developments: ~28 units units • Office developments: ~9,000 Square Feet 6 SIF, Fee-In-Lieu, and Mitigations • SIF money remains in Service Area (map) • SIF replaced transportation fees-in-lieu • SIF can be reduced (constructed improvements, previously paid fees, affordability, etc.) Council District Service Areas Council District D, DT, G, I, J N, O, P G, J, L, N, P C, D, F, I, J 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 Service Areas A, B, E, H B, C, D, F, I K, L, M, N DT, I, J, L L, N, O 10 E, F, H, I, K 7 Service Area DT SIF Roadway Capacity Plan Eligible …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation Number 20240806-003: Long Range Planning and Updates to the 2023 Urban Trails Plan WHEREAS, The City of Austin has pursued a pioneering an ambitious Urban Trails program for over 10 years, beginning with the 2014 Urban Trails Master Plan; WHEREAS, in November 2023, Austin City Council passed the updated 2023 Urban Trails Plan as part of the overall ATX Walk Bike Roll process to amend the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan and the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan; WHEREAS, Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation 20240709-004 recommended strategies and practices to accelerate and enhance the delivery of the Urban Trails program; WHEREAS, community members have contacted Urban Transportation Commission members about desired trails, trail segments, and trail connections that fulfill needs in our community; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Urban Transportation Commission recommends that Transportation and Public Works staff initiate a process by March 2025 to update the Urban Trails Plan map; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Urban Transportation Commission recommends Department of Transportation and Public Works staff implement the following considerations to update the Urban Trails Plan map: Consider adding new trails, trail segments, and trail connections, including those which may have been present in the 2014 Urban Trails Master Plan but were removed in the 2023 Urban Trails Plan; Consider the ability to reprioritize trails; that is, moving a trail from one Tier to another; Collect community feedback about desired new trails or trail segments with the possibility of adding those segments to the Plan; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Urban Transportation Commission recommends Department of Transportation and Public Works staff make publicly available the submitted public comments and maps that were collected during the ATX Walk Bike Roll community engagement process, so that the community can review them during the map update process.
URBAN TRANSPORTATION MEETING MINUTES (Tuesday, August 6, 2024) URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, August 6, 2024 The Urban Transportation Commission convened in a REGULAR meeting on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at the Permitting and Development Center in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Brooks called the Urban Transportation Commission Meeting to order at 5:03 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Ruven Brooks, Vice Chair Heather Buffo Spencer Schumacher Arlin Alvarez Daniel Kavelman Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Susan Somers, Chair Diana Wheeler Edward Smith APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING on 7/9/2024. The minutes from the meeting of 7/9/2024 were approved on Commissioner Smith’s motion, Commissioner Wheeler’s second on a 6-0 vote; Commissioners Ortiz, Alvarez, and Brown absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Steet Impact Fee update The commission received a presentation on Street Impact Fees from Curtis Beaty, Transportation and Public Works. 1 URBAN TRANSPORTATION MEETING MINUTES (Tuesday, August 6, 2024) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and approval of a recommendation on long range planning and updates to the Urban Trails Plan Item postponed on Commissioner Buffo’s motion, Commissioner Alvarez second on a 8-0 vote; Commissioners Ortiz and Brown absent. Vice Chair Brooks adjourned the meeting at 6:21 p.m. without objection. The minutes were approved at the 9/3/2024 meeting on Commissioner Somers’s motion, Commissioner Buffo’s second on a 7-0 vote; Commissioners Alvarez, Schumacher, and Smith absent, one vacancy on the dais. 2
REGULAR MEETING of the MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 5:30 pm City of Austin Permit and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive - Room 1215 Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of this MBE/WBE Advisory Committee may be participating by videoconference. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES The public will be allowed to speak at the Advisory Committee meeting remotely by phone or in-person at the address listed above. To participate remotely, speakers must register in advance with the board liaison before the registration deadline. Public Communication: General The first 10 speakers will be allowed to speak on any topic that is not posted on the agenda. The Committee Chair will call upon speakers at the beginning of the meeting. A person may not speak at general communication more often than once out of every three regularly scheduled committee meetings. Public Comment on Agenda Items Members of the public may speak on any item posted to the agenda. Speakers will be called upon when this agenda item is taken up by the Committee Chair. How to Register to Speak Remotely All speakers are required to register for remote participation. Registered speakers will be allowed 3 minutes to speak by telephone only. The deadline to register is at 12:00pm on the day before the meeting. To register to speak, email the board liaison, Nakia James at nakia.james@austintexas.gov before the deadline. Once registration closes, the board liaison will send all speakers an email to confirm registration, provide instructions on speaking at the meeting, and the number to call in on the day of the meeting. How to Sign-Up to Speak In-Person Speakers that would like to address the committee in person will be allowed to sign up until 15 minutes before the start of the meeting. Speakers will be allowed 3 minutes to speak. 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 contact Nakia James at (512) 974-9108 or nakia.james@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the MBE/WBE and Small Business Procurement Program Advisory Committee, contact Nakia James at (512) 974-9108 …
Journey With AUS Exciting Experiences Ahead AUS Operations & Expansion Update Tra Agenda Journey With AUS Overview Summary Upcoming RCAs Active and Long-Term Projects 2 Journey With AUS Overview AUS Operational Area 2019 17.3 Million Annual Passengers 2024 +22 Million Annual Passengers Expansion Program Completed D D D D S S D S D D D D D S D D S S S S S S S S Current and Future State CONCOURSE (Aircraft Gates) ARRIVALS/DEPARTURES HALL (Ticketing, Security Screening) BAGGAGE HANDLING SYSTEM (Outbound) LANDSIDE ROADWAYS INTERNATIONAL PROCESSING UTILITIES PARKING AIRFIELD 4 AUS is currently deficient in most major operational areas, but is addressing these deficiencies with both short and long-term improvements. S - Sufficient D - Deficient Program Overview Journey With AUS projects are developed through a five–phase process: 5 Journey With AUS: Summary of Upcoming RCAs Utilities Infrastructure Campus-Wide (UICW) • • Enhancement of existing and new utilities to meet airport expansion demands Based on overall Utility Area Plan (UAP) needs: o Reclaimed water main extension o Storm drainage o Water quality and de-icing ponds o Hydronic piping (chilled and hot water) from new CUP o Redundant electrical power for AEDP loads o New AUS information technology/telecom duct banks Procurement Method: CMAR • • Design: HDR Engineering, Inc. Construction: Sundt/Archer Western 7 Plans Remain Conceptual and Subject to Change as Design Develops New Concourse B and Tunnel • • • Future phases align with 40-gate Concourse B master plan • Design and build minimum of 20 gates (Phase1) Central amenity node and vertical connectivity to tunnel Currently in negotiation with airline partners Request for Council Action: Design and Construction contract - August 29, 2024 Procurement Method: CMAR 8 Plans Remain Conceptual and Subject to Change as Design Develops Midfield Taxiways Projects will construct two new parallel taxiways connecting the east and west sides of the airfield Enables closure of existing taxiways for Concourse B construction Includes bridges to safely maintain vehicle access to the Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) and service areas 100% design is currently underway Anticipated Completion: 2027 Request for Council Action: August 29, 2024 Procurement Method: CMAR • Design: RS&H • Construction: Austin Bridge & Road • • • • 9 Outbound Baggage Handling System • Creation of a centralized outbound baggage processing system: o 1.5 miles of new conveyor belt o Processing capability of 4,000 bags per hour o State-of-the-art sorting and security …
Local Preference and Small Business Program Enhancements – Clarifications, Update Adriana Ybarra MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee Procurement Supervisor June 4, 2024 Financial Services Department Direction from Council "To further Council's ongoing commitment to support the City's Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program, the City Manager is directed to explore the development of additional, complementary, procurement programs that will promote further contracting opportunities for small businesses, including but not limited to minority and women owned businesses. Such programs should consider a local preference feature and be presented to council for action before August 31, 2023, so that Council can align their adoption with the implementation of future updates to the disparity study goals for MWBE. As part of the envisioned stakeholder process for developing updated MWBE goals and the above complementary procurement programs, the City Manager is directed to work with the local chambers of commerce to review the 2022 Disparity Study and to identify ways that the City can further support small, local businesses in accordance with race and gender- neutral guidelines offered by past legal assessments." 2 Stakeholder Engagement • Meetings ▪ Asian Contractors Association ▪ Austin Asian Chamber ▪ Austin Black Contractors Association ▪ Austin Chamber of Commerce ▪ Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce ▪ Local Business Stakeholders, meeting (various) ▪ Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce ▪ US Hispanic Contractors Association ▪ Audit and Finance Committee (May 24, and Aug 23, 2023) ▪ Minority and Small Business Conference (Sept 12, 2023) • Survey ▪ www.surveymonkey.com/r/VZSNJ9Z Stakeholder Feedback • Feedback from Meetings and Survey ▪ Continue / do not harm existing MWBE Program (strong emphasis) ▪ Maintain Local and Small programs separately ▪ Equal priority for Local and Small ▪ Include preference for Local and Small subcontractors if possible ▪ Small status based on SBA Small Size Standard ▪ Local status based on Greater Austin ▪ Local status based on Headquarters ▪ Explore future enhancements to identify Local firms (certification) ▪ Concern – Program enhancements may not positively impact all groups equally ▪ Concern – Programs do not apply to Pro Services and most Construction 4 Program Enhancements – Both • Began 2-Year Pilot Period (10/01/2023 – 09/30/2025) ▪ Capped both Programs to Solicitations for Contracts below $50M ▪ Monitor and Report on programs performance ▪ Control against negative impacts to other programs ▪ Determine program elements that may be revised …
Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2023 to 6/30/2024 MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee_ MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee The Board/Commission mission statement (per the City Code) is: 1. Describe the board’s actions supporting their mission during the previous calendar year. Address all elements of the board’s mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. The MBE/WBE & Small Business Procurement Advisory Board/ Committee’s actions supported its mission during the reporting period of July 2023– June 2024. The adoption of technology facilitated the advisory and guidance role of the MBE/WBE & Small Business Procurement Advisory Board/Committee during the past year. The incorporation of virtual meetings increased the attendance of individual committee members resulting in robust participation and recording quorum in almost all months. The board regularly received reports and monitored the areas listed below. While the committee met diligently, the disruption caused by the pandemic affected deadlines and startup projects under the purview of this board as noted in the following lines of business. MBE/WBE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT & MONITORING: City Solicitation and Goal Determination Process: Reviewed and discussed solicitation and goal determination process. Annual Review and Work Plan Year Page # New Reports: The commission had appropriate action regarding refinement of current MBE/WBE reports to include non-construction. Disparity Study: The pandemic disrupted much of the momentum of the disparity study, causing a slow process to slow even further. Regardless, this Board reviewed and monitored the disparity study scope of work including the public input process, timelines and provided feedback and information as necessary for staff to administer and received presentation from consultant team undertaking the study approved by the City Council. Personal Net Worth (PNW): The Board received presentations on the concept and definition of Personal Net Worth as PNW is tied to the definition of an economically disadvantaged business or individual. This topic will continue to be discussed in upcoming meetings and will be a major topic of discussion for the Disparity Procurement Committee which will be providing recommendations in the disparity study. B2GNow Software – continue to support SMBR in the implementation of software that will enhance the certification and compliance functions of the department to include efficiencies in delivery of services. Good Faith Efforts: The Commission had a presentation and discussion on the implementation of Good Faith Efforts (GFE) to meet …
Sourcing No Sourcing Name Category Contract Amount Prime MBE AA H A/NA WBE DBE Sponsor Department Council Date Goals Met Procurement Type MLR3011 Gas Turbine Repair & Maintenance Electric Utility NG Andrew Harden Austin Energy 5/2/2024 N/A FY2024 Council Awards Report May 2024 MBE/ WBE Non Sub Goals/No Goals $60,000,000 over 5 years # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SOW Prime Subs Prime Subs Prime Subs SOW Prime Subs SOW Prime Subs SOW Prime Subs SOW Prime Subs SOW Prime Subs SOW Prime Subs SOW Prime Subs SOW Prime Subs SOW Prime Subs 140353 140404 140432 140464 AAM1005 AMA1097 139075 AMA1090 94187 - Turbine Maintenance And Repair, Gas - 100% ProEnergy Services, LLC No subcontracting opportunities - No availability of M/WBEs Transcanada Turbines, Inc. No subcontracting opportunities - No availability of M/WBEs Wood Group Pratt & Whitney Industrial Turbine Services, LLC No subcontracting opportunities - No availability of M/WBEs Hydrologic Consulting Services COE 91800 - Consulting Services - 100% Hoffpauir Consulting PLLC No subcontracting opportunities - Professional Services exemption Sludge Tank Motor and Gearbox Repair Parts 72067 - Sewage And Sludge Pumps, Surface Mounted - 100% National Oilwell Varco, LP No subcontracting opportunities - Sole Source exemption AW-1753 Root Control for Sewer Lines 96896 - Water And Wastewater Treatment Services - 100% Duke's Root Control, Inc. No subcontracting opportunities - Sole Source exemption OEM Parts and Repairs for Spartan Fire Apparatus 92815 - Automobile And Other Passenger Vehicles Maintenance, Repair - 42% 92939 - Emergency/Rescue Vehicle Accessory And Major Components - 58% Metro Fire Apparatus Specialists, Inc. No subcontracting opportunities - Sole Source exemption Roadway & Airfield Marking Glass Beads 5500416 - Beads, Glass - 100% Swarco Reflex LLC No subcontracting opportunities - No availability of M/WBEs Valve Assessment 9313644 - Inspection, Testing, Cleaning, Maintenance And Service - 100% HydroMax USA LLC No subcontracting opportunities - Single scope of work Community Initiatives Development Corp. - FBLP Loan Professional Consulting 91879 - Minority And Small Business Consulting - 100% Community Initiatives Development Corporation / CIDC\ No subcontracting opportunities - Professional Services exemption Underwater Diving Inspections 96226 - Diving Services - 100% Chapman Marine, Inc. No subcontracting opportunities - Single scope of work Critical Incident Stress Management Services 94876 - Psychologists/Psychological Services - 100% Dr. Tania Glenn & Associates, PA No subcontracting opportunities - Professional Services exemption Non-Professional Services Non-Professional Services General Services NG $1,300,000 over 5 years …
MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee August 6, 2024 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS PROPOSED AGENDA FOR NEXT MONTH APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes from the last meeting. (5 minutes) 2. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that demonstrate the success of the committee. 3. Briefing from the Director on initiatives related to SMBR. (10 minutes) 4. Briefing from the SMBR staff on the Council Awards and Certification Roll reports. PENDING AGENDA ITEMS • City’s solicitation process and outreach efforts (20 minutes) Date TBD List of most utilized spend codes (20 minutes) Requested by Committee Member, Terry Mitchell This list is ready and SMBR will present after the presentations on Goal Setting and the Disparity Study. Date TBD DISCUSSION (30 minutes) STAFF BRIEFINGS (20 minutes) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • REPORTS Quarterly Annual • MBE/WBE Project Goal Report • Chapter 380 Reports • Annual Procurement Forecast Report • Annual Aspirational MBE/WBE Project Goal Report • MBE/WBE Goal Achievement Report by Fiscal Year Page 1 of 1
MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee MEETING MINUTES The MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. Members attended both virtually and in-person at the City of Austin Permit and Development Center at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Room 1215 in Austin, TX. CALL TO ORDER Committee Chair, Ahmed Moledina called the meeting to order at 5:44pm. COMMITTEE MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: In-Person: Virtual: Ahmed Moledina (Chair) Lena Banks (Vice Chair), Erica Douglass, Amin Dhukka, Terry Mitchell, Salman Rashid, Sherice Williams Julio Rojas-Aguilar, Shweta Padmanabha, Talan Tyminski Absent: PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL • None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes from the MBE/WBE Advisory Committee Regular Meeting on May 7, 2024. • The minutes were considered for approval and approved on a motion by Committee Member Amin Dhukka and seconded by Committee Member, Terry Mitchell. Approved on a 6-0 vote. Committee Member, Sherice Wiliams did not attend the last meeting. DISCUSSION 2. Presentation by the Financial Services Department regarding updates to the SBE/Local Preference Program and its application to professional service procurements. • Adriana Ybarra of the Financial Services Department gave the presentation. o Explained the City Council’s to develop additional procurement programs to support minority and women-owned businesses. technology services from the program. o Committee Chair, Ahmed Moledina asked for clarification regarding the exclusion of 3. Presentation by the Aviation department regarding the Airport Expansion Development Program (AEDP). • Airport Deputy Chief Development Officer, Lyn Estabrook gave the presentation. o Presented on the airport expansion program, highlighting the need for expansion due to increased passenger numbers. Page 1 of 2 o The expansion program includes various projects such as a new parking garage, new arrivals and departure hall, new central utility plant, and new concourse. o The projects are in different stages, from envisioning to design and construction, with estimated completion dates ranging from 2025 to 2030. 4. Review of the July 2023 to June 2024 Annual Report submitted to the City Clerk’s. (15 minutes) • Committee Chair, Ahmed Moledina shared with the committee a copy of the Annual Report o The report outlined the committee’s accomplishments and activities during the previous o Detailed the committee's strategic goals and objectives for the upcoming calendar year. submitted. year. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Next Month’s Agenda: List of most utilized spend codes • Approve meeting minutes • • Key Performance …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL GOVERNANCE/MEMBERSHIP AND CARE STRATEGIES COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2024, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE, RM. 1203 AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the HIV PLANNING COUNCIL may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: Click here to join the meeting 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 the Office of Support for the HIV Planning Council, (737)-825-1684, hivplanningcouncil@austintexas.gov. CURRENT HIV PLANNING COUNCIL GOVERNANCE/MEMBERSHIP AND CARE STRATEGIES COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Zachery Garay, Committee Chair, conflicted Joe Anderson Jr., conflicted, non-voting Alicia Alston Aran Belani Marquis Goodwin, conflicted Rocky Lane, non-voting AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 8/5/2024 will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 2. Members will declare conflict of interest with relevant agenda items, service categories, APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. June 4, 2024 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS and/or service standards. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Introductions/Announcements 4. Office of Support Staff Report DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discussion of July Town hall feedback 6. Discussion and approval of HIV Planning Council Application Update(s) 7. Discussion and approval of Recruitment and Retention Plan items: FAQ Document, Linktree and Website Updates 8. Office of Support Membership Report 9. Office of Support Attendance Report FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 10. Discussion and review of workplan and social calendar ADJOURNMENT Indicative of action items The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For More Information on the HIV Planning Council, please contact Rashana Raggs at (737)-825-1684.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL GOVERNANCE/MEMBERSHIP AND CARE STRATEGIES COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2024, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE, RM. 1203 AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the HIV PLANNING COUNCIL may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: Click here to join the meeting 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 the Office of Support for the HIV Planning Council, (737)-825-1684, hivplanningcouncil@austintexas.gov. CURRENT HIV PLANNING COUNCIL GOVERNANCE/MEMBERSHIP AND CARE STRATEGIES COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Zachery Garay, Committee Chair, conflicted Joe Anderson Jr., conflicted, non-voting Alicia Alston Aran Belani Marquis Goodwin, conflicted Rocky Lane, non-voting AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 8/5/2024 will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 2. Members will declare conflict of interest with relevant agenda items, service categories, APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. June 4, 2024 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS and/or service standards. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Introductions/Announcements 4. Office of Support Staff Report DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discussion of July Town hall feedback 6. Discussion and approval of HIV Planning Council Application Update(s) 7. Discussion and approval of Recruitment and Retention Plan items: FAQ Document, Linktree and Website Updates 8. Office of Support Membership Report 9. Office of Support Attendance Report FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 10. Discussion and review of workplan and social calendar ADJOURNMENT Indicative of action items The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For More Information on the HIV Planning Council, please contact Rashana Raggs at (737)-825-1684.
AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING August 6, 2024, at 5:30 pm. City of Austin Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Room 1401/1402 Austin, Texas 78752 Some African American Resource Advisory Commission members may participate in a video conference. Public comment will be allowed in person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, in person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration by telephone for remote participation is required by noon the day before the meeting. Call or email Linda Hayes at (512) 974-6282 Linda.Hayes@austintexas.gov to register to speak remotely. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Serita Fontanesi, Chair (District 7) Daryl Horton, (Appointee) Mueni Rudd (District 2) Dr. Chiquita Eugene (District 5) Elaina Fowler (District 10) Joi Harden (District 9) Greg Smith (ARA Appointee) Cherelle Vanbrakle, Vice Chair (District 4) Dewi Smith (District 1) Anthony Jackson (District 3) Vacant (District 6) Antonio Ross (District 8) Vacant (AAUL Appointee) Nelson Linder (NAACP Appointee) Roger Davis (GABC Appointee) MEETING AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first ten speakers signed up before 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. Approve the minutes of the African American Resource Advisory Commission Meeting APPROVAL OF MINUTES on June 4. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Joint inclusion replacement vote to approve. STAFF BRIEFING 3. Brief update on the affordable housing unit built since your last presentation, from Chanda Gaither, Manager the City of Austin Manager Housing Department WORKING GROUPS/COMMITTEE UPDATES 4. Budget Workgroup - updates from the workgroup, including committee members and budgeting related to the FY25 budget. (Budget Workgroup Members: Commissioners Elaina Fowler, Greg Smith, and Dewi Smith). 5. Strategic Planning Workgroup - updates from the last workgroup meeting on the strategic plan related to their assignment (Strategic Planning Workgroup Members: Commissioners Dewi Smith, Serita Fontanesi, Elaina Fowler, and Mueni Rudd). FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT: The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If you require sign language interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least two days (48 hours) before the meeting date. For additional information, please call Linda Hayes at the Economic Development Department …
African American Homeownership in Austin August 6, 2024 Presentation to the African American Resource Advisory Commission Past and Present Trends Contents: Programs Collaboration 2 Past and Present City of Austin Population by Race, 1940 - 2020 1,200,000 1,000,000 800,000 600,000 400,000 200,000 44 73,025 14,861 (16.9%) - 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 Black/African American White Other Race Source: US Census Bureau, Decennial Censuses 1940-2020 366,074 526,024 69,757 (7.3%) 4 City of Austin Homeownership Rates, 1940-2020 61% 52% 53% 50% 52% 52% 47% 44% 49% 49% 46% 44% 34% 37% 31% 25% 44% 41% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 Overall White Black/African American Other Race Source: US Census Bureau, Decennial Censuses 1940-2020 5 Median Household Incomes and Home Values, 2006-2022 (Dollars adjusted for inflation to match value in 2022) e m o c n I l d o h e s u o H n a d e M i $240,000 $200,000 $160,000 $120,000 $80,000 $40,000 $0 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 White Alone Householder Black or African American Alone Householder Asian Alone Median Home Value Hispanic or Latino Householder Source: American Community Survey 2006-2022 1-Year Estimates, Tables B19013(A-I) and B25077 i M e d a n H o m e V a u e l $600,000 $500,000 $400,000 $300,000 $200,000 $100,000 $0 6 African American Households, 2020 27,840 AA Households in the City of Austin Source: Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy Dataset (2016-2020 ACS 5-Year Average data) 7 African American Owner Households, 2020 7,975 AA Owner Households in the City of Austin Source: Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy Dataset (2016-2020 ACS 5-Year Average data) 8 Programs and Collaboration Programs 10 Programs 11 Homebuyer Programs Austin Community Land Trust (ACLT) Program design specific to ACLT 39 homes total – 20 renovated, 3 new build, 1 ADU 2 upcoming projects adding 50 new units, Austin Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) is developer Program-specific considerations – Preference Policy – Right Sizing 12 Austin Community Land Trust Applicants Undisclosed 5% Other/Multicultural 4% White 18% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0% Middle Eastern/Arab/North African 2% Hispanic/Latino/a/x Black/African American Asian/Asian American 4% American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 42% 32% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% 13 Displacement Prevention Homeowner Programs Home Repair …
African American Resource Advisory Commission (AARAC) MEETING June 4 2024 African American Resource Advisory Commission REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The African American Resource Advisory Commission convened a REGULAR meeting on TUESDAY, August 6, 2024, at 5:30 P.M. CST in the CITY OF AUSTIN PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, Texas 78752 #1401/1402. Commissioners in Attendance: Serita Fontanesi, Chair (District 7) Roger Davis (GABC Appointee) Dewi Smith (District 1) Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Mueni Rudd (District 2) Greg Smith (ARA Appointee) Staff in Attendance: Dusty McCormick, Economic & Bus Dev Liaison, Economic Development Justin Parsons, Equity Officer, Economic Development Dr. Chiquita Eugene (District 5) Daryl Horton (Appointee) Joi Harden (District 9) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER Chair Serita Fontanesi called the African American Resources Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 5:39 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION 1 African American Resource Advisory Commission (AARAC) MEETING The first ten 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. June 4 2024 1. Zenobi Joseph spoke about transportation needs on the eastside. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the minutes of the African American Resource Advisory Commission Regular meeting on May 7th, 2024 were approved with the following correction(s): DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Committee STAFF BRIEFING 1. Commissioner Fowler approved to replace Chair Fontanesi in Joint Inclusion 1. Housing Department presentation on African-American homeownership trends and programs available to Austinites -- FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 1. Discuss adding transportation and public safety to AARAC bylaws 2. Discuss vacancies and quorm issues 3. Request a presentation from the City Demographer 4. Meet and Greet with new City Manager 5. Update from EDD Small Business Division 6. Meet and greet with new Police Chief ADJOURNMENT: 6:38 p.m. 2 African American Resource Advisory Commission (AARAC) MEETING The minutes were approved at the __________ meeting on COMMISSIONER __________ motion, COMMISSIONER _______ second on a ____ vote. June 4 2024 3
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION August 5, 2024 at 4:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM #1101 301 WEST 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 Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Christi Vitela, 512- 974-2792, christi.vitela@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Timothy Ruttan, Vice Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Paul Hermesmeyer David Holmes AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Pierre Nguyễn Kristy Orr Angelica Reyes Michael Sierra-Arévalo Yasmine Smith The first five speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on June 3, 2024. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on July 1, 2024. 1. 2. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin Fire Department, including an update on allowing a single stairway for multifamily development up to five stories. Discussion of Workers’ Compensation insurance program with Public Safety Unions and City of Austin representatives. Update from Public Safety Commissioner on their attendance of the Austin Police Department Police Chief interview panel. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Approve a Recommendation to Council to provide funding for the SAFE Forensic Nursing Program. Approve the formation of a Collective Sex Crimes Response Model (CSCRM) Working Group to devise recommendations in support of the CSCRM’s project objectives until completion. WORKING GROUP UPDATES Update from Austin Police Department Training Academy Working Group and discussion on the review to date and plan. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Christi Vitela …
Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, June 3, 2024 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, June 3, 2024 The Public Safety Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Monday, June 3, 2024, at City Hall Building, Boards and Commissions Room, 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Ramírez called the Public Safety Commission Meeting to order at 4:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Paul Hermesmeyer David Holmes Angelica Reyes Michael Sierra-Arévalo Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Cory Hall-Martin Pierre Nguyễn Kristy Orr Timothy Ruttan PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Stephanie Ryan – Austin Police Academy and Change APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on May 6, 2024. The minutes from the meeting on 05/06/2024, were approved on Commissioner Bernhardt’s motion, Commissioner Hermesmeyer’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Nguyễn was off the dais. Commissioner Smith was absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services Department. Presentation by Angela Carr, EMS Division Chief, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services Department. 1 Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, June 3, 2024 3. Public Safety Departments Budget Presentations with Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services, Austin Fire Department and Austin Police Department and union representatives. Presentations by James Mason, Assistant Chief, Austin Police Department; Michael Bullock, President, Austin Police Association; Carlos Ledesma, Assistant Director, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services Department; Selena Xie, President, Austin EMS Association; Dr. Ronnelle Paulsen, Assistant Director, Austin Fire Department and Bob Nicks, President, Austin Fire Fighters Association. 4. Community Investment Budget Presentation with Equity Action and Austin Justice Coalition. Presentations by Kathy Mitchell, Senior Advisor, Equity Action and Chris Harris, Director of Policy, Austin Justice Coalition. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve a Recommendation for Fiscal Year 24-25 Public Safety Department Budgets. The following amendment was made by Commissioner Hermesmeyer and seconded by Commissioner Sierra-Arévalo. The amendment was to add the following to the Austin Fire Department’s Unmet Needs section: “$601,000 for two FTE positions to coordinate pursuit of national accreditation, approximately $300, 000 for FTE positions for shift commander aides, $1.9 million per year per apparatus for staff for two aerials (16 FTEs per apparatus) and a one-time $200,000 for equipment, and approximately $40,000 for the electronic medical records software for the Public Safety Wellness Center.” The amendment was approved on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Hall-Martin was off the dais. …
Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, July 1, 2024 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, July 1, 2024 The Public Safety Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Monday, July 1, 2024, at City Hall Building, Boards and Commissions Room, 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Ruttan called the Public Safety Commission Meeting to order at 4:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Timothy Ruttan, Vice Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Angelica Reyes Michael Sierra-Arévalo Yasmine Smith PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on June 3, 2024. Action was taken on the item but later reconsidered. The motion to approve minutes from the meeting on 06/03/2024 was made by Chair Ramírez, seconded by Commissioner Bernhardt failed on 4-0 vote. Commissioners Sierra-Arévalo and Smith abstained. Commissioners Hermesmeyer, Holmes, Nguyễn and Orr were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Public Safety Quarterly Report including update on the open data portal, Austin Police Department. Presentations were made by Chief Greenwalt, Assistant Chief, Austin Police Department and Monica Spiritas, Business Intelligence Consultant, Austin Police Department. 1 Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, July 1, 2024 3. Presentations by Austin Police Department, Austin Fire Department, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services and Fleet Mobility Services on Public Safety Vehicles. Presentation was made by Rick Harland, Assistant Director, Fleet Mobility Services. 4. Discussion of Forensic Nursing with representatives from The Safe Alliance (SAFE) and Sexual Assault Response and Resource Team (SARRT). Presentations were made by Nikhita Ved, Vice President of Community Services, SAFE and Shelli Eggers, managing attorney, Texas Legal Services and co-chair of Austin Travis County Sexual Assault Response. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discuss and approve the formation of an Austin Police Department Cadet Training Academy Recommendations Working Group. The motion to approve the formation of an Austin Police Department Cade Training Academy Recommendations Working Group tasked with reviewing the progress the APD Training Academy has made based on the Kroll report and recommendations by Office of Police Oversight, talking to stakeholder groups and bringing back possibly multiple recommendations to establish tracking and continuity was made by Chair Ramírez, seconded by Commissioner Smith and approved on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Hermesmeyer, Holmes, Nguyễn and Orr were absent. Chair Ramírez, Commissioners Smith and Sierra-Arévalo agreed to be part of the Working Group. 6. Approve the Public …
AUSTIN FIRE Public Safety Commission Meeting FY24 Q3 Assistant Chief Tom Vocke 1 S i n g l e S t a i r w a y Council Resolution No. 20240502-094 proposes an amendment to the 2024 International Building Code (IBC) to allow a single stairway for multifamily developments up to five stories. AFD, DSD and ATCEMS found the following potential safety risks: • Hindered Evacuation Tactics • • Obstructed Emergency Medical Services Insufficient and Aging Water Infrastructure in Residential Areas Proponents of the Resolution often cite Seattle as a successful use case. The "Seattle Special" was first allowed in the 1970' s because of excellent water supply, response times, emergency communications, and fire prevention and enforcement. Austin cannot match Seattle in two of the four categories (response and water supply). • Seattle has 1 ladder for every 2.7 engines. Austin has 1 ladder for every 3.8 engines • Seattle's fire arriving engine arrives within 4 minutes 76% of the time vs Austin’s 57% • Seattle's full first alarm arrives within 8 minutes 95% of the time vs Austin’s 12% • Seattle has "very good" hydrant infrastructure • Washington State Association of Fire Marshals has concerns of extending beyond Seattle 2 C r o w d S t r i k e O u t a g e o n J u l y 1 8 , 2 0 2 4 In the late evening hours on July 18th 2024, Fire Dispatch experienced CAD outage due to a faulty update to cyber security software (CrowdStrike) thru Windows operating devices. During the outage Fire Dispatch in collaboration with other COA agencies transitioned to a hybrid of limited CAD use with paper dispatching to continue operations. As a result, despite the technology challenges, not a single call for assistance was missed or dropped by AFD Dispatch. Incidents of note include two working box alarms, a vehicle rescue, a request for assistance for a cardiac arrest, and a wilderness taskforce. Command and Support teams were activated to assess and repair inoperable systems and coordinate resources. Within 7 hours all critical systems had been re-established. 3 N o w O p e n : S t a t i o n 1 • Station 1 reopened on July 30, 2024. • Engine 1 and Ladder 1 have been at 314 W 11th. • Engine 13 has been at Station 6 at 1705 S. Congress …
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION August 5, 2024 Date: Subject: SAFE Forensic Nursing Motioned by: Seconded by: WHEREAS, The Austin Public Safety Commission is tasked with providing recommendations to the Austin City Council which will be adopting the FY24-25 Budget in August 2024; and WHEREAS, in September 2019, the City Manager’s Office contracted the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF), in conjunction with the Women’s Law Project and the Wellesley Centers for Women, to undertake a comprehensive assessment of the way sexual assaults reported to the Austin Police Department (APD) are investigated and processed; and WHEREAS, sexual assault lawsuits were filed and settlements were approved for Smith et. al. vs City of Austin and Senko et. al. vs City of Austin; and WHEREAS, on November 14, 2022, the final PERF report was released, Austin Police Department (APD) Review, Reported Sexual Assault Comprehensive Evaluation, and included comprehensive findings and over one hundred recommendations; and WHEREAS, the Austin Police Department worked with the Austin/Travis County Sexual Assault Response and Resource Team (SARRT) to address the PERF recommendations and take actions, including revisions to APD policies and procedures; and WHEREAS, the Collective Sex Crimes Response Model (CSCRM) was established in early 2023 to coordinate the full response to the PERF report, and includes representatives from APD, SARRT, nonprofit and community organizations, survivors and survivor advocates; and WHEREAS, the CSCRM identified SAFE’s forensic nursing program1 as an additional funding consideration that would greatly impact its ability to make progress; and WHEREAS SAFE is critically short-staffed due to underfunding and below market compensation, not all sexual assault victims are able to have evidence collected and preserved 1 https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=424223 and receive the medical help they need, and in 2023, 144 victims were turned away and 56 were scheduled for a time later than their dispatch due to a lack of availability of nurses and advocates; and WHEREAS, SAFE (Stop Abuse for Everyone) and members of SAART briefed and provided materials2 to the commission on the forensic nursing program in July 20243; and WHEREAS, the Commission for Women passed a recommendation in support of both the CSCRM and SAFE Forensic Nursing Program in April 20244; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Public Safety Commission recommends that Austin City Council allocate investments in the FY24-25 Budget to fund $328,000 via Austin Public Health for forensic nursing compensation, to support additional positions and fund all forensic nursing staff at competitive market …
Overview of Workers Compensation at the City of Austin Public Safety Commission August 2024 1 History of Workers Compensation in Texas • A form of workers compensation started in Texas in 1913 or so, with many changes through the 100+ years of its existence in Texas. • What is it generally? • Workers Compensation (hereafter “WC”) provides benefits to workers that are injured or become disabled as a result of their job. • Texas is the only state where WC is optional for an employer, though it is mandatory for public employers and those entities that have a contract with a public employer. 2 Workers Compensation at the City of Austin • Most private companies pay an insurance company an annual premium to handle their WC claims, much like they pay for car insurance and liability insurance. • If you meet the eligibility requirements to be self-insured in Texas, you can provide WC insurance without purchasing private insurance. • Unlike most private entities that go out and purchase WC insurance, and most public entities in Texas do not purchase private WC insurance, they are instead self-insured. • Self insured employers have the same rights and responsibilities as those that purchase private insurance. 3 Workers Compensation at the City of Austin • The City of Austin is self insured for WC for its employees. • While most Cities in Texas are self insured, there are still administrative logistics that are very detailed that must be complied with for processing worker’s compensation claims. • There are various 3rd Party Administrators (hereafter “TPA”) that provide an expertise in processing WC claims, and the City has had various TPA’s process WC claims over the years. • The current TPA for the City of Austin is “Sedgwick”. 4 Workers Compensation at the City of Austin • At the City of Austin, Sedgwick is the TPA for all employees, not just the public safety personnel. • However, as is expected, WC claims are higher for the departments where more physical exertion is required as opposed to desk jobs. • Our highest raw number of claims comes from the public safety departments. 5 State of the current contract with Sedgwick • Our current contract with Sedgwick is set to expire in March of 2025, and the COA had conducted a RFP process to find a new TPA for a new multi year agreement. • However, we have …
Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, August 5, 2024 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, August 5, 2024 The Public Safety Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Monday, August 5, 2024, at City Hall Building, Boards and Commissions Room, 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Ramírez called the Public Safety Commission Meeting to order at 4:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Paul Hermesmeyer David Holmes Pierre Nguyễn Kristy Orr Michael Sierra-Arévalo Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Timothy Ruttan, Vice Chair Yasmine Smith PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Carlos León Patrick Jones Sonja Burns APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on June 3, 2024. The minutes from the meeting on 06/03/2024, were approved on Commissioner Bernhardt’s motion, Commissioner Nguyễn’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Smith abstained. Commissioner Reyes was absent. 2. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on July 1, 2024. 1 Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, August 5, 2024 The minutes from the meeting on 07/01/2024, were approved on Commissioner Bernhardt’s motion, Commissioner Nguyễn’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Reyes was absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin Fire Department, including an update on allowing a single stairway for multifamily development up to five stories. The presentation was made by Tom Vocke, Assistant Chief, Austin Fire Department. 4. Discussion of Workers’ Compensation insurance program with Public Safety Unions and City of Austin representatives. The presentations were made by Deven Desai, Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer, Office of the City Auditor; Susan Sinz, Director of Human Resources, Human Resources Department; Bob Nicks, President, Austin Firefighters Association; Selena Xie, President, Austin EMS Association; Michael Bullock, President, Austin Police Association; Chris Juusola, Lieutenant, Austin Police Department; Dennis Ferris, President, Austin Police Retired Officers Association; and Dawn Hirsch, Firefighter, Austin Fire Department. 5. Update from Public Safety Commissioner on their attendance of the Austin Police Department Police Chief interview panel. Postponed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Approve a Recommendation to Council to provide funding for SAFE Forensic Nursing Program. The following amendment was made by Commissioner Smith and seconded by Commissioner Hermesmeyer. The amendment was to remove “for forensic nursing compensation” from the final clause. The amendment failed on a 4-5 vote. Those voting aye were Commissioners Hermesmeyer, Holmes, Sierra-Arévalo and Smith. Those voting nay were Chair Ramírez, Vice …
REGULAR MEETING of the MUSIC COMMISSION August 5, 2024, 6:30PM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS ROOM 1001, 301 W 2ND STREET, Austin, Texas 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 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 Shelbi Mitchell, 512-974-6318, Shelbi.Mitchell@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Nagavalli Medicharla - Chair, Anne-Charlotte Patterson – Vice Chair, Oren Rosenthal – Parliamentarian, Scott Strickland – Secretary, Nelson Aguilar, Tami Blevins, Pedro Carvalho, Leonard Davila, Lauryn Gould, Cornice “Ray” Price Jr., Celeste Quesada CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA 1. Schivona Johnson representing Sunday Sessions ATX. Approve the minutes of the Music Commission Meeting on July 1, 2024. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Presentation on musical performance by ChicoSelfie Music Commission Live Performance participant and Shelbi Mitchell, Program Coordinator, Music & Entertainment Division. 3. 4. 6. 8. Live Music Fund collections update by Kim McCarson, Program Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, Economic Development Department. Update on the FY24 Austin Live Music Fund by Erica Shamaly, Division Manager, Music & Entertainment Division. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Update on live musical performances for Music Commission meetings by Vice Chair Patterson. Update from Land Use Working group by Vice Chair Patterson. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ITEMS 7. Approve recommendation regarding the Economic and Cultural District Framework Policy. Discussion and possible action on recommendation for City support for housing the current collection at Texas Music Museum following update from working group. 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 Shelbi Mitchell at the Economic Development Department, at 512-974-6318, Shelbi.Mitchell@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Music Commission, please contact Shelbi Mitchell at 512-974- 6318, Shelbi.Mitchell@austintexas.gov.
Date: 08.05.2024 [MUSIC COMMISSION] RECOMMENDATION 20240805-001 [ 008 is the agenda item number] Subject: City Support for Housing the current collection at Texas Music Museum following update from the working group Motioned By: Scott. C. Strickland Seconded By: The recommendation that the City of Austin Council Support the Texas Music Museum with Sustainable Commercial Housing, Storage, and funds for Operational Expenses based on findings from the Texas Music Museum Working Group 1. WHEREAS The Texas Music Museum has been critical to the sustainability of culture, historical recording, preservation, and elevation of both national breakout, local, and lesser-known artists - all with a cultural impact stemming from Texas of many genres and backgrounds1 2. WHEREAS since 1984 Dr. Clay Shorkey has dedicated his life to the collection of artifacts, some over 100 years old, to educate and provide tours to guests as a means of bringing awareness to Texas and the State’s diverse musical impact ranging from German to Mexican, to Blues and Gospel Music2 3. WHEREAS, the Texas Music Museum focuses on its local artists who have created a national movement not only through educational programming but also with complementary live performances depending on the subject matter of programming and/or exhibition2 4. WHEREAS, the Texas Music Museum is one of the tourist destination targets for patrons traveling to the City of Austin3 are at risk of being lost4 5. WHEREAS, the Texas Music Museum currently has many artifacts that are not climate-controlled and 6. WHEREAS, the Texas Music Museum can not sustain itself simply by applying for and being awarded with Cultural Funding Opportunities5 7. WHEREAS, the Texas Music Museum must receive help from the Economic Development Corporation’s Cultural Trust to be a long-term sustainable entity7 8. WHEREAS, the Texas Music Museum rent situation with Ebenezer Baptist Church is not fruitful for either party, and a new space must be found for the Museum to be Sustainable8 9. WHEREAS, the Music Commission is dedicated to the Preservation, Innovation, and Elevation of music in the Live Music Capital of the World9 10.WHEREAS, Because of the 40-year contribution made by the Texas Music Music Museum, along with the growth and sustainability models presented, The Music Commission recommends City Council in coordination with the Economic Development Corporation provide monetary and residential resources of at least 825,000.00 to sustain the economic growth of the Texas Music Museum under codeCity Municipal Cod§ 2-1-10910 1 of …
[MUSIC COMMISSION] COMMISSIONER’S REPORT 20240712-001 In reference to agenda Discussion Item #5 Date: 07.12.2024 Subject: Texas Music Museum Updates by Commissioner Scott Strickland - D8 This document will serve as an update to meetings and correspondence by the Texas Music Museum Music Commission Working Group, The Music Commission, and correspondence to City Council. About the Texas Music Museum “The Texas Music Museum was incorporated in 1984 and received its 501(c)3 tax-exempt status in 1985. In 1986 TMM won state recognition as an official State Sesquicentennial project, with the mission of highlighting the contributions of Texas musicians to the musical heritage of the nation and the world. To accomplish that mission TMM volunteers interview and photograph Texas musicians and collect and preserve artifacts, early photographs, documents, and reference materials having to do with the diverse traditions of Texas Music. TMM then uses these materials to present exhibits and educational programs that often incorporate musical performances, which are also documented in video and photography. The exhibits and programs encourage both youth and adults to participate actively in the enjoyment, appreciation and ongoing preservation of the state’s musical heritage”1 • Climate-controlled storage facility to house artifacts, some of which are over 100 years old and are currently not humidified or climate-controlled. Some artifacts include stringed and wind instruments, record players, and a media archive consisting of photographs, film, and video tape. • Dr. Shorkey revealed that the current rental situation which is currently about 2000 square feet is not only insufficient for their current operations, but that Dr. Shorkey also pays the rent to the The needs presented to the Music Commission East Austin Economic Development with his Social Security Check every month. It was indicated by TMM staff that the Creative Space’s grant they received in the amount of 43,000.00 went to put in 2 new Air conditioning units for their current operating space. • A presentation (attached to this document) requests a new commercial space preferably on the East side of Austin so they may continue to operate in the community in which they serve. They have all but ruled out wanting to be part of the convention center expansion, and a reluctant to join plans for blocks 16 and 18 unless they can have adequate operating space (13,300 Square feet is what is requested) • Current proposal (2) focuses on a three approach and part time Financial Analyst 1. Phase …
Texas Music Museum Business Summary I July 29, 2024 About the Organization The Texas Music Museum (TMM), established in 1984, has a rich history of preserving and promoting the diverse musical heritage of Texas. With the large collection of Texas music history, including rare recordings, sheet music, and over 100 original Texas musician interviews, and unique artifacts, the museum has been a cornerstone in celebrating and educating the public about the state's musical legacy for over 40 years. The Texas Music Museum educates visitors about Texas musical heritage through exhibits highlighting Texas music history and the contributions of African American and Mexican American musicians from East Austin and through out Texas. TMM collaborates with local musicians, Title I schools, senior centers, and institutions like Huston-Tillotson University to o er live performances, educational tours, and diverse cultural events. The museum's rich archive preserves the diverse history of Texas music by preserving invaluable artifacts and materials, and o ering educational programs for the community. Services Market Primary: Our target audience includes local community members, tourists visiting Austin, and music enthusiasts interested in Texas's musical heritage. Secondary: We also serve educational institutions, senior centers, and researchers interested in Texas music history. Annually, we host 5,000 to 6,000+ visitors, including tourists. Best Customers: Educators, students, historians, local musicians, and tourists passionate about music's cultural and historical aspects are our most engaged patrons. They attend events, participate in educational programs, and use our research archives. Planned Revenue Streams: Event Space Rental (upon moving to a new space) Donation Box, Donations (currently implemented with future plans) Annual Fundraisers (planned for the future) Grants (current and future plans) Corporate Sponsorships (future plans) Admission Fees (upon moving to a new space) Board and Management Clay Shorkey, PhD, Board President - Professor Emeritus- School of Social Work, The University of Texas at Austin Jason Mellard, PhD, Vice President - Director, Center for Texas Music History, Department of History, Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas Rudy Martinez, Treasurer - Coordinator, NTP Semiconductors, Retired, Austin, Texas Gina Bustos, Secretary - Elementary School Educator, Austin Independent School District Beulah Agnes Curry Jones EdD - Retired Dean of Fine Arts & Music, Huston Tillotson College, Austin, Texas Pamela Hart, MBA - Senior Program Manager, Jazz Vocalist, First Lady of Jazz, Austin, Texas Emmitt W Hayes, Jr- Independent Consultant and Intral Care Board, Austin and Travis County, Austin, Texas Louis Hicks, BFA, MFA - Consultant for …
