Austin Police Department Public Safety Commission 1.) Citywide Crimes Against Persons 2.) Citywide Crimes Against Property 3.) Citywide Crimes Against Society 10.) Urgent (P1) + Emergency (P0) Average Response Time by Month FY 2018 11.) Urgent (P1) + Emergency (P0) Average Response Time by Month FY 2019 19.) Cadet Classes: 2022 Scenario B - 4 Classes 20.) Sworn Authorization FY 2018 through FY 2021 21.) Sworn Separation FY 2018 through FY 2021 4.) Citywide Clearances for Crimes Against Persons 5.) Citywide Clearances for Crimes Against Property 12.) Urgent (P1) + Emergency (P0) Average Response Time by Month FY 2020 22.) Questions? 6.) Citywide Clearances for Crimes Against Society 7.) Citywide Response Times and Call Volumes FY 2021 8.) Response Times and Incident Volume by Council District Q4 FY 2021 9.) Urgent (P1) + Emergency (P0) Call Volume by Month FY 2018 through FY 2021 13.) Urgent (P1) + Emergency (P0) Average Response Time by Month FY 2021 14.) Budgeted Overtime vs Actual Overtime FY 2021 15.) Annual Overtime FY 2018 through FY 2021 16.) Sworn Staffing 17.) Cadet Class: 2021 18.) Cadet Classes: 2022 Scenario A - 3 Classes APD Public Safety Commission Presentation November 1, 2021 Citywide Crimes Against Persons Source: Chief’s Monthly Report September 2021 vs September 2020 & 2021 – YTD vs 2020 – YTD (through September) APD Public Safety Commission Presentation Slide #1 November 1, 2021 Citywide Crimes Against Property Source: Chief’s Monthly Report September 2021 vs September 2020 & 2021 – YTD vs 2020 – YTD (through September) APD Public Safety Commission Presentation Slide #2 November 1, 2021 Citywide Crimes Against Society Source: Chief’s Monthly Report September 2021 vs September 2020 & 2021 – YTD vs 2020 – YTD (through September) APD Public Safety Commission Presentation Slide #3 November 1, 2021 Citywide Clearances for Crimes Against Persons Offense Cleared by Arrest Death of Offender Juvenile/No Custody Prosecution Declined (by the Prosecutor) Victim Refused to Cooperate (in the prosecution) Total 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 48 75 47 8 21 36 1 3 1 1 1,064 2,301 318 3,924 1 2 4 7 5 …
Reimagining Public Safety Budget Update Will Mixon, Financial Services Department | 11/1/2021 FY 2022 Reimagining Public Safety (RPS) Investments • City renews its commitment to advancing progress within the transformative RPS framework by maintaining $27.2 million of funding approved in FY 2021 budget • In addition, the FY 2022 budget includes ongoing and one-time funding of $9.3 million that funds numerous public safety reform recommendations brought forward by the City-Community RPS Task Force • Brings total RPS investment in FY 2022 budget to $36.5 million 2 FY 2021-22 Investments 3 FY 2022 Reimagining Public Safety (RPS) Investments • $2.8 million increase to the Housing Trust Fund for anti-displacement initiatives including emergency relocation assistance, the tenant stabilization program, and for projects providing affordable housing • $1.5 million to expand the community health worker career ladder initiative, add 9 new community health workers, and increase contracts to community- focused public health organizations • $1.1 million to match funding for an ongoing guaranteed income pilot project that is currently being implemented through local organizations and philanthropic partners 4 FY 2022 Reimagining Public Safety (RPS) Investments • $1.0 million increase in funding to the Office of Violence Prevention for violence intervention programs, to develop a community safety grant program, and procure technological infrastructure to assess violence-related data to make informed violence intervention policies • $900,000 to expand after-school programs, providing childcare across 6 recreation centers in the city’s eastern crescent • $769,000 increase in funding to Victim Services to fund two new counselors, expand funding for community emergency financial assistance programs, contract providers for specialized trauma healing, and provide training to counselors 5 FY 2022 Reimagining Public Safety (RPS) Investments • $615,000 to expand the Park Ranger program adding 6 positions to enforce park rules, provide information and assistance to park visitors, and connect people experiencing homelessness to services • $520,000 to fund a “Resilient Communities/Resilient Schools” two-year pilot which will fund 4 community school coordinators that will link community partners, local campuses, parents, and grassroot organizations with family resource centers across the city • $105,000 to fund a multilingual public education campaign to raise awareness regarding appropriate emergency service use 6
MINUTES for Firefighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Personnel’s Civil Service Commission REGULAR MEETING Monday, November 1, 2021 The Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission convened in a Regular Meeting on Monday, November 1, 2021 at 5202 East Ben White Boulevard, Building 500, Room 249, Austin TX 78741. Board Members in Attendance: Commission Chair Jolsna Thomas Commission Vice Chair Eyna Canales-Zarate Staff in Attendance: Matthew Chustz, Municipal Civil Service Administrator Mecia Griffin, Civil Service Coordinator CALL TO ORDER Civil Service Commission Chair Thomas called the Commission Meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Michael Sullivan, Civil Service Coordinator Ann Skowronski, Assistant City Attorney Commission Member Farah Ahmed No members of the public signed up to speak on this item. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Approve the minutes from the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Special Called Meeting of October 4, 2021. The minutes from the Special Called Meeting of October 4, 2021, were approved on Commission Vice Chair Canales-Zarate motion, Commission Member Ahmed’s second, on a 3-0 vote. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Hear and rule on appeal(s) from the 2021 Police Lieutenant written promotional examination administered on October 7, 2021, pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code Chapter 143.034, Article 13 of the Agreement between the City of Austin and the Austin Police Association and Rule 7 of the City of Austin Fire Fighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations. 1 Commission Vice Chair Canales-Zarate moved to deny the appeal of exam question 76, and let the question remain as keyed. Commission Member Ahmed seconded the motion. The motion to deny the appeal of question 76 was approved 3-0. b. Discussion and possible action regarding the request of an Austin Fire Department candidate to the Commission to appoint three-member boards per Chapter 143.022(c) LGC for another mental or physical examination. (Zachary Pitre) Commission Coordinator Michael Sullivan noted that the three-member board was not yet complete and asked that the item be postponed. Commission Chair Thomas made a motion to postpone the item to a future agenda, Commission Vice Chair Canales- Zarate seconded the motion, and the item was withdrawn on a 3-0 vote. c. Discussion and possible action regarding the appointment of a physician, psychiatrist, or psychologist to examine a police officer and to submit a report to the commission, …
MUSIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20211101-3c Seconded By: Commissioner Gould Seconded By: Commissioner Gould Date: November 1, 2021 Subject: Live Music Fund Event Program Motion: To approve the PIE guidelines as the guiding principle for the live Music Fund with a specifically defined rubric prioritizing underserved communities, including a focus on support for working musicians. Motioned By: Chair Patterson Motion: To extend the discussion of the Live Music Fund so that we can build consensus between the various stakeholders within our music economy. Motioned By: Vice-chair Medicharla Recommendation Music Commission recommends that the PIE guidelines serve as the core principles for disbursing Live Music Fund grant awards. Furthermore, the Music Commission recommends extension of the discussion regarding eligibility for Live Music Fund grant awards to consider how broader access to the Fund can serve and grow the Austin music ecosystem in a transformational way. Description of Recommendation to Council The Music Commissions unanimously recommends that the PIE (Preservation-Innovation- Elevation of historically underserved communities) guidelines serve as the primary framework underlying the Live Music Fund Event Program to significantly improve diversity, equity, and inclusion in the ATX music economy. In addition, the commission recommends extending discussion and review of the proposed Live Music Fund Event Program eligibility requirements, specifically to examine expanding eligibility to include to additional segments of the Austin music economy. A working group, comprised of 5 commission members and diverse representatives from the ATX music ecosystem, has been formed to facilitate this discussion and provide recommendations on Fund usage to the commission in early 2022. Rationale: • The Systemic Racism Working Group’s Recommendation (20201019-2bii) declared that a Preservation, Innovation, and Elevation & Collaboration (PIE) fund be established from the Live Music Fund to create greater equitable economic growth in Austin’s music sector. • The PIE guidelines prioritize diversity in a way that will ensure equitable outcomes. • EDI has been a topic of consistent discussions within the City with the Mayor introducing the Austin Music and Creative Ecosystem resolution on Feb 26, 2016 and the 2023 Austin Strategic Direction specifically addressing equity of City programs and resource allocation. • The Music Commission has workshopped and reviewed the PIE guidelines for over a year to create a foundation which elevates historically underrepresented groups in the music community 1 of 2 while supporting growth and unique innovation in our music industry. • The purpose of the Live Music Fund is to fuel …
COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2021 6:30 PM Meeting Minutes Board Members in Attendance: Krystal Gomez, Chair Nicole Merritt, Vice-Chair Karen Crawford Board Members not in Attendance: Sara Becker Adrian De La Rosa Rennison Lalgee Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch Joseph Ramirez-Hernandez Glenn Rosales Juan Vences-Benitez Staff in Attendance: Sinying Chan, Staff Liaison & Health Equity Unit Program Coordinator/Austin Public Health CALL TO ORDER 1. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES – October 4, 2021 Postponed to next month 2. NEW BUSINESS: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTIONS: A. Lieutenants Christine Chomout, Craig Smith, Kenneth Murphy, and Lawrence Davis, Austin Police Department (APD), to discuss: (1) U-Visa policy updates/report, (2) APD’s collaboration with ICE report, (3) changes to call routing and non-emergency response services (9-1-1/3-1-1), and (4) any new reports/Chief’s message B. Vote on annual schedule Due to difficulty to change the traditional annual schedule, it’ll remain on the first C. Formation of working groups relating to the report on immigrant incorporation in Monday of each month at 6:30 pm Nicole moved; Karen seconded; all in favor Austin, Texas Office of Immigrant Affairs i. Krystal, Nicole, and Karen will join Naturalization and civic involvement i. Kate, Adrian, and Karen will join Workforce development and entrepreneur resources i. Nicole and Rennison will join Affordable housing and neighborhood preservation i. Joseph and Krystal will join Access resources and community hubs i. Kate will join 3. OLD BUSINESS A. Budget updates Not clear if budget recommendations from the Commission of Immigrant Affairs are approved; Karen has followed up and waiting for the budget report Equity Office did not get more funding for the mini grants or expansion for immigrant affairs’ office; will look into current budget and staffing to focus on those two items B. Report back from ISNA and the RST quarterly consultations Juan is not present to provide any updates RST quarterly meeting focused on the situation of the Afghan community C. Joint Inclusion Committee meeting update – Karen Overarching concern list identified by the Joint Inclusion Committee is available; discussed the concerns and priorities Commission of Immigrant Affairs would like to advocate for LGBTQIA+ quality of life study is released and delivered to council Committee for People with Disabilities’ quality of life study is ongoing Discussed about how to have quality of life studies done more frequently, different …
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL Regular Meeting Minutes The Art in Public Places Panel convened a regular meeting on Monday, November 1, 2021 via Zoom. Chair Rubin called the Meeting to order at 6:01 PM. Panel Members in Attendance: Chair Tammie Rubin, Panel Members Stephanie Lemmo, Joel Nolan, Sarah Carr, and J Muzacz. Vice Chair Jacob Villanueva and Arts Commission Liaison Brett Barnes were absent. Staff in Attendance: Susan Lambe, Anna Bradley, Marjorie Flanagan, Curt Gettman, and Maria Teresa Bonet, AIPP staff; William Masingill, Alison Von Stein, Public Works, Davis Haden, Austin Fire Department; Wesley Hopkins, Austin-Travis County Emergency Services; Scott Sinn, D’Anne Williams, Parks and Recreation Department Guests in Attendance: Mery Godigna Collet, Shawn Smith, Judith Sims CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. The minutes from the Regular meeting on Monday, October 4th, 2021, were approved on the motion of Panel Member Carr and Panel Member Nolan seconded. Passed 5-0- 0. 2. CHAIR’S REPORT a. None. 3. ARTS COMMISSION LIAISON REPORT a. None. 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and Action Items i. Approve the Selection Process Recommendation for Barton Springs Bathhouse Rehabilitation Art in Public Places Project AIPP staff Maria Teresa Bonet presented the Selection Process Recommendation for the Barton Springs Bathhouse Rehabilitation Art in Public Places Project. Discussion ensued. Panel Member Carr made a motion to approve. Panel Member Lemmo seconded. Motion approved 5-0-0. ii. Review the Mid-Design for Station AFD 10, Austin Fire Department Embedded Artist Art in Public Places Project Artist Mery Godigna Collet presented the Mid-Design for the Station AFD 10, Austin Fire Department Embedded Artist Art in Public Places Project. Discussion ensued. No action was taken. iii. Review the Mid-Design for Stations AFD 23/EMS 13 & EMS 1, Austin Fire Department and Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services Embedded Artist Art in Public Places Project Artist Shawn Smith presented the Mid-Design for the Stations AFD 23/EMS 13 & EMS 1, Austin Fire Department and Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services Embedded Artist Art in Public Places Project. Discussion ensued. No action was taken. iv. Approve the Joint Prospectus for the Colony Park Pool, Givens Park Renovation and Givens Pool Renovation Phase II Art in Public Places Projects AIPP staff Marjorie Flanagan presented the Joint Prospectus for the Colony Park Pool, Givens Park Renovation and Givens Pool Renovation Phase II Art in Public Places Project. Discussion ensued. Panel Member Carr made a motion to …
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) October 28, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Permitting and Development Center (PDC); Room 1401 & 1402 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, TX 78752 CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Errol Hardin Eugene Schneider Erin Dempsey Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Dr. Sterling Lands Hoang Le Shaina Kambo Sara Inés Calderón Selina Yee Christina Puentes, Chair Joshua Blank Camellia Falcon AGENDA Meeting Goals: Certification of Final Map; Discussion of Final Report; Receive Updates from Working Groups/Subcommittees CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Public comment will be allowed in-person. All speakers must register in advance and identify the subject matter to be discussed up to 20 minutes after the start of the meeting. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting or throughout the meeting where appropriate. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the Oct. 27, 2021, ICRC meeting minutes. 2. NEW BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items A. Certification of Final Map B. Discussion and possible action on the procedure for the Final Report C. Discussion and possible action of dates for future meetings D. Updates from Working Groups/Subcommittees 1. Social Media/Press Release Working Group 2. Advertising/Website Working Group 3. Public Forum Working Group 4. Finance Subcommittee C. Housekeeping FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Discussion of dates for future meetings Adoption of Final Report Discussion of Retention of ICRC Records and Documents Annexations Hiring of staff: Legal counsel's contracts during inactive period Lessons Learned Report Report from Travis County Election Officials on Election Precinct Modification Inactive Status of the Commission 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 the Housing and Planning Department, at 512-974-7665 and call Matt Dugan at matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission, please contact Matt Dugan at 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov or Lisa Rodriguez at 512-974-3119 and lisa.rodriguez@austintexas.gov.
Cover photograph credits: Naturalization Ceremony in El Paso, TX, by Paul Ratje/AFP/Getty Images, Newsweek, (2019), and Election Day in Austin, Texas, by Eric Gay, Associated Press, (2018). Advancing Immigrant Incorporation in Austin, TX July 2021 Professor Ruth Ellen Wasem, Principal Investigator Aaron Escajeda, Graduate Research Assistant Ana Perez, Graduate Research Assistant Micaela McConnell, Graduate Research Assistant Tania Uruchima, Graduate Research Assistant Final deliverable for Immigrant Affairs and Welcoming Communities contract between the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs and the City of Austin 202002650-001/CT 4400 20091501170 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Austin is one of the fastest growing cities in the United States and is identified as an emerging gateway for immigrants. The single largest source country for immigrants to Austin continues to be Mexico, but immigrants from Asia are increasing in numbers and relative proportion. Immigrants from Africa doubled over the past decade and make up 4 percent of the foreign- born population. In other words, Austin’s foreign-born residents are increasingly diverse. Austin is also among cities that have embraced the “welcoming communities” movement. Welcoming communities seek to have long-time residents and recent immigrants work together to create stronger communities. A growing body of research shows that immigrant incorporation policies yield positive outcomes for native- and foreign-born residents of a city. This report serves to inform the City of Austin as it advances its immigrant incorporation efforts. RESEARCH There is considerable scholarship on the racial and economic segregation of Austin over the twentieth century and into the twenty-first century. Immigrants are arriving to a city that has a deep history of residential segregation, and they are pushing a few of these boundaries. The report is the culmination of several phases of research and analysis. The initial phase draws on the New American Economy (NAE) Cities Index because it provides a baseline to compare the largest 100 US cities based on their immigrant integration scores. The report focuses on a subset of U.S. cities that are similar to Austin on key economic and demographic factors. We further investigate the immigrant incorporation policies of successful peer cities. Another phase of the research is socioeconomic analysis of the foreign-born population in Austin. We utilize the 2019 American Community Survey (ACS) Five-Year Estimates to identify census tracts with concentrations of foreign-born residents and to analyze key traits. In asset mapping Austin’s immigrant neighborhoods, we overlay census tracts with selected community assets, attributes, and incidents. KEY …
Contents Acknowledgements ................................................................................................................................... 1 Community Partners ............................................................................................................................. 1 Research Team ..................................................................................................................................... 1 City of Austin ......................................................................................................................................... 1 Executive Summary .................................................................................................................................. 3 Key Themes .......................................................................................................................................... 4 Key Recommendations ......................................................................................................................... 4 Study Framework ...................................................................................................................................... 5 Key Themes Across Data Collection Tools ............................................................................................... 6 Introduction................................................................................................................................................ 9 Purpose ................................................................................................................................................. 9 Background ........................................................................................................................................... 9 COVID-19 Pandemic and Racial Unrest ............................................................................................... 9 LGBTQIA+ Population in US, Texas, and Austin ................................................................................ 10 Austin LGBTQIA+ History ................................................................................................................... 11 Research Advisory Board ................................................................................................................... 12 Qwell Foundation Prior Surveys.......................................................................................................... 13 Methodology ........................................................................................................................................ 13 Qualitative Findings ................................................................................................................................. 14 Stakeholder Interviews ........................................................................................................................ 15 Town Halls ........................................................................................................................................... 19 Focus Groups ...................................................................................................................................... 23 Power Analysis .................................................................................................................................... 27 Quantitative Findings .............................................................................................................................. 30 Summation of Comparative Data ........................................................................................................ 30 Demographics ..................................................................................................................................... 31 Community and Social Connectedness .............................................................................................. 33 Economic Opportunity and Work ........................................................................................................ 37 Educational Opportunity and Access .................................................................................................. 41 Health .................................................................................................................................................. 43 Housing ............................................................................................................................................... 68 Personal Safety ................................................................................................................................... 70 Social and Public Services/Benefits .................................................................................................... 75 Overall Quality of Life .......................................................................................................................... 78 Disparities................................................................................................................................................ 79 Policy Priorities ........................................................................................................................................ 92 Findings Across Foundational Outcomes ............................................................................................... 93 Community and Social Connectedness .............................................................................................. 93 Economic Opportunity ......................................................................................................................... 94 Health .................................................................................................................................................. 94 Housing ............................................................................................................................................... 95 Safety .................................................................................................................................................. 96 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion ........................................................................................................... 97 Recommendations .................................................................................................................................. 98 Key Recommendations ....................................................................................................................... 98 Conclusion............................................................................................................................................. 101 About HMA Community Strategies ....................................................................................................... 102 Appendix ................................................................................................................................................... 103 Acknowledgments A. HMA Community Strategies is deeply grateful for the support and participation of countless LGBTQIA+ and allied organizations, groups, businesses, and community members throughout this project. Community Partners Research Team HMA Community Strategies Charles Robbins, MBA – Project Director Iliana Gilman, MA – Project Manager Michelle Parra, PhD Catherine Guerrero, MPH Ryan Maganini Research Advisory Board Alexander Anderson KB Richard Bondi Sha’nyia Baltimore Sam Davis Tabitha Hamilton Lex Keaton Rocky Lane Lais Milburn Philip Schnarrs Alexander Zapata City of Austin City of Austin’s Equity Office Brion Oaks, Chief Equity Officer Kellee Coleman, Business Process Consultant, Sr. Amanda Jasso, Equity & Inclusion Program Manager Rocío Villalobos, Immigrant Affairs Program Manager Joshua Robinson, Equity & Inclusion Program Coordinator Enakshi Ganguly, Public Information Specialist, Sr. Brandon Kroos, Business Process Specialist LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission Ruben Baeza Sandra Chavez Charles Curry Kannou Curette Tarik Daniels Deirdre Doughty Nan Dowling Saul Gonzalez Christina Gorczynski Kathryn Gonzales Terrance Hines Holly Kirby Rebecca Dreke Dr. Victor Martinez Melissa Taylor Brandon Wollerson Tarik Daniels 1 2 Executive Summary This report summarizes the results of the ShoutOut Austin Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual …
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION MEETING Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Building and Standards Commission may be participating via videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live AGENDA The Building and Standards Commission (“Commission”) may go into a closed session under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel or for other reasons permitted by law as specifically listed on this agenda. Further, if necessary, the Commission may go into a closed session as permitted by law regarding any item on this agenda. Building and Standards Commission Members Andrea Freiburger, Chair Pablo Avila, Vice Chair Wordy Thompson John Green CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Timothy Stostad Elizabeth Mueller Sade Ogunbode Edgar Farerra Edward Selig Thomas Vocke, Fire Marshall (Ex Officio) 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 Building and Standards Commission’s September 22, 2021 regular meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS New Case(s): The Commission will hear the following cases concerning alleged violations of the City’s Property Maintenance Code and may issue an order to vacate, relocate occupants, repair, demolish, or secure the premises; and may assess civil penalties: 1. Case Number: CL 2021-085126 Property address: 3004 E. 12th Street / Owner: Magnolia Christian Church Staff presenter: Willis Adams Staff recommendation: Demolish commercial structure Page 1 2. Case Number: CL 2021-156922 6121 Ponca Street / Owner: R. Munson Investments, LLC Staff Presenters: Khary Dumas and Aurelio Martinez Staff recommendation: Repair residential structure 3. Case Numbers: CL 2021-156945; CL 2021-157042; CL 2021-157020; CL 2021-157000; and CL 2021-157024 Property address: 8900 N. IH 35, aka Orbit Apartments; Exterior of Buildings 17, 18, 19, 20 & 21 / Owner: 8900 Austin, LLC Staff presenter: John Serna Staff recommendation: Repair Repeat Offender Program multi-family commercial structures Returning for Commission Action: The Commission will hear the following returning cases that concern alleged violations of the City’s Property Maintenance Code and may issue orders to vacate, relocate occupants, repair, demolish, or secure the premises, and may assess or modify a civil penalty: 4. Case Number CL 2021-068641 Property address: 1200 E. 6th Street / Owner: 1200 East 6th Partners, …
JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE October 27th at 5:30pm Austin Energy Headquarters 4815 Mueller Blvd. Austin, TX 78723 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Kaiba White, Chair (Resource Mgmt. Commission) Katie Coyne, Vice-Chair (Environmental Commission) Melissa Rothrock (Zero Waste Advisory Commission) Diana Wheeler (Urban Transportation Commission) Fisayo Fadelu (Community Development Commission) Karen Magid (Austin Travis County Food Policy Board) Vacant (Water & Wastewater Commission) Alexis Taylor (Economic Prosperity Commission) Richard DePalma - (Parks & Recreation Board) David Carroll (Design Commission) Alberta Phillips (City Council) Karen Hadden (Electric Utility Commission) Solveij Praxis (Planning Commission) For more information, please visit: www.austintexas.gov/jsc CALL TO ORDER AGENDA 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 a) July 28, 2021 and August 25, 2021 meetings of the Joint Sustainability Committee 2. NEW BUSINESS a) Approve 2022 Schedule – (Discussion and/or possible action) b) JSC Bylaws Revision – (Discussion and/or possible action) c) Austin Climate Equity Plan Implementation Planning – (Discussion and/or possible action) action) possible action) d) Fleet Electrification – Rick Harland, Fleet Mobility Services (Discussion and/or possible e) Transportation Electrification – Cameron Freberg, Austin Energy (Discussion and/or f) Commission members report back on any relevant discussions from their respective boards and commissions – (Discussion and/or possible action) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Ongoing updates on Austin Climate Equity Plan implementation • Ongoing updates on community and climate resilience 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 Zach Baumer at the Office of Sustainability at 415-694-3111, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Joint Sustainability Committee, please contact Zach Baumer at (zach.baumer@austintexas.gov or 415-694-3111).
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) October 27, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Permitting and Development Center (PDC); Event Center Room 1401 & 1402 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, TX 78752 CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Errol Hardin Eugene Schneider Erin Dempsey Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Dr. Sterling Lands Hoang Le Shaina Kambo Sara Inés Calderón Selina Yee Christina Puentes, Chair Joshua Blank Camellia Falcon AGENDA Meeting Goals: Certification of Final Map; Discussion of Final Report; Receive Updates from Working Groups/Subcommittees CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Public comment will be allowed in-person. All speakers must register in advance and identify the subject matter to be discussed up to 20 minutes after the start of the meeting. All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting or throughout the meeting where appropriate. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the Oct. 6, 2021, ICRC meeting minutes. 2. NEW BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items A. Certification of Final Map B. Discussion and possible action on the procedure for the Final Report C. Discussion and possible action of dates for future meetings D. Updates from Working Groups/Subcommittees 1. Social Media/Press Release Working Group 2. Advertising/Website Working Group 3. Public Forum Working Group 4. Finance Subcommittee C. Housekeeping FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Discussion of dates for future meetings Adoption of Final Report Discussion of Retention of ICRC Records and Documents Annexations Hiring of staff: Legal counsel's contracts during inactive period Lessons Learned Report Report from Travis County Election Officials on Election Precinct Modification Inactive Status of the Commission 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 the Housing and Planning Department, at 512-974-7665 and call Matt Dugan at matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission, please contact Matt Dugan at 512-974-7665 and matthew.dugan@austintexas.gov or Lisa Rodriguez at 512-974-3119 and lisa.rodriguez@austintexas.gov.
Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) October 6, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Permitting and Development Center (PDC); Event Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, TX 78752 CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Prabhu Kannan Brigham Morris Errol Hardin Eugene Schneider Erin Dempsey Luis Gonzalez, Vice-Chair Dr. Sterling Lands Members in Attendance Christina Puentes, Chair Luis Gonzalez, Vice Chair Joshua Blank Sara Inés Calderón (virtually) Erin Dempsey Camelia Falcon Errol Hardin Shaina Kambo Sterling Lands Hoang Le Eugene Schneider Selina Yee Hoang Le Shaina Kambo Sara Inés Calderón Selina Yee Christina Puentes, Chair Joshua Blank Camellia Falcon Staff In Attendance Matthew Dugan, City's Planning Manager Patricia Fraga, City's IT George Korbel, Mapping Specialist (virtually) David Richards, Legal Counsel (virtually) Christine Granados, ICRC Administrative Manager Draft Minutes Meeting Goals: Discussion of Public Forum Feedback; Receive Updates from Working Groups/Subcommittees CALL TO ORDER Chair Puentes called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m. with 11 members present. Commissioner Lands joined at 8:29 p.m. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Peck Young, with the NAACP/Hispanic Coalition; Fred Lewis; Mary Jugle;, Justin Irving; Daniel Llanes, with the People Organized in Defense of Earth and Her Resources (PODER) and the Voter Education Registration and Mobilization Project (VERM) and Jim Christianson addressed the commission. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the Sept. 29, 2021, ICRC meeting minutes. The Sept. 29, 2021, meeting minutes were approved without objection. 2. NEW BUSINESS The ICRC may discuss and take action on the following agenda items A. Discussion of Draft Final Map by Item On Commissioner Kambo's motion, Commissioner Hardin's second, the ICRC unanimously approved that we split VDT 206 keeping only the LBJ Library in District 1, the street boundaries being Dean Keaton to the north, Robert Dedman to the west, Clyde Littlefield/Manor Road to the south and I-35 to the east. On Commissioner Gonzalez's motion, Commissioner Blank's second, after debate the ICRC unanimously approved that VDT 214 is moved into District 10 bringing the Brkyer Woods neighborhood back into D10. On Commissioner Gonzalez's motion, Commissioner Yee's second, after debate the ICRC unanimously approved that we split VDT 250 at Enfield Road continuing to Parkway to North Lamar Boulevard. On Commissioner Gonzalez's motion, Commissioner Yee's second, after debate the ICRC unanimously approved that the split of VDT 250 will leave north of Enfield in District 10 and south of Enfield in District 9. On Commissioner Gonzalez's motion, Commissioner Blank's second, after debate the ICRC …
JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE October 27th, 2021 at 3:00 PM City Hall Board and Commissions – Room 1101 301 W 2nd St. Austin, Texas 78701 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Hispanic Quality of Life Advisory Commission: Amanda Afifi Alternate: Sharon Vigil Alternate: Johanna Hosking Pulido Early Childhood Council: Raul Alvarez Commission for Women: Flannery Bope Alternate: Rebecca Austen Comission for Seniors: Emily Nicola Alternate: Sally VanSickle Human Rights Commission: Jamarr Brown Alternate: Idona Griffith Asian American Quality of Life Commission: Vincent Cobalis Alternate: Hanna Huang Commission on Immigrant Affairs: Karen Crawford (Vice Chair) Alternate: Krystal Gomez Alternate: Charles Curry LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission: (Chair) Mayor’s Committee for People with Disability: Robin Orlowski African American Resource Advisory Commission: Gregory Smith Alternate: Joey Gidseg Alternate: Serita Fontanesi AGENDA 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 Minutes from September 22nd Minutes from August 25th 2. PRESENTATIONS 3. OLD BUSINESS a. FY22-23 Budget Process i. Report from individual Commission representatives on progress made in determining status of FY21-22 recommendations in the FY21-22 Adopted Budget 4. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and vote of 2022 meeting schedule b. Report from Immigrant Affairs Commission, “Advancing Immigrant Incorporation in Austin, TX” c. Discussion of the LGBTQ+ Quality of Life Study Report 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 Enakshi Ganguly at the Equity Office, at (512) 987 – 1569 or enakshi.ganguly@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Joint Inclusion Committee, please contact Enakshi Ganguly at (512) 987 – 1569 or enakshi.ganguly@austintexas.gov.
ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OCTOBER 27, 2021 AT 6:00 P.M. Austin City Hall, Boards & Commissions Room, # 1101 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Ethics Review Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS: Vice-Chair Mary Kahle Betsy Greenberg Michael Lovins Mikki Teneyuca Chair Luis Soberon Debra Danburg Raafia Lari Nguyen Stanton * Indicates a recently appointed member who may not be qualified to serve by the time of this meeting. Before participating in a board meeting, members must complete required training and sign an oath of office. Secretary Robin Lerner Mary Kahle Donna Beth McCormick Sidney Williams* AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There is no limit on the number of speakers who may speak on agenda items. A maximum of ten persons will be allowed to speak during general citizen communications on non-agenda items. Each person must register to speak prior to the call to order of the meeting. Each speaker who registers to speak will be allowed three minutes to speak. Please also see the “NOTICE Regarding Citizen Communication and Public Testimony” at the end of this agenda. 1. NEW BUSINESS Discussion and possible action regarding the following: a. Scheduling the Commission’s November and December regular meetings. b. Adopting a meeting calendar for 2022. c. Timing and process for evaluating and making recommendations to Council on dollar limits established in Chapter 2-2 (Campaign Finance) in accordance with City Code subsection (A)(5) of Section 2-7-30 (Duties). d. Content of the agenda for future meetings. 1 2. OLD BUSINESS Discussion and possible action regarding the following: a. Draft Op-Ed by the Working Group on Race, Identity, and Equity b. Draft Commission Statement on Equity, Access, and the Need for Reform by the Working Group on Race, Identity, and Equity c. Working group status reports and/or recommendations on the following. i. Working Group on Sanctions, Procedures, and other Issues (Chair Soberon, Secretary Lerner, and Commissioners Greenberg, Stanton, and Teneyuca) on the following subjects: - Commission sanctions including effectiveness, past cases, and - Potential amendments to City Code, Chapter 2-7 (Ethics and Financial recommendations. Disclosure). recommendations. - Commission procedures including effectiveness, past cases, and - Scope of work of the Commission (powers, duties, and obligations), including effectiveness, past cases, and recommendations. - Potential amendments to the Rules of the Ethics Review Commission. - …
