3.C.2 SMALL MINORITY BUSINESS RESOURCES DEPARTMENT ACTIVE THIRD PARTY PROJECTS - August 2020 PROJECT GOALS CURRENT PARTICIPATION (Goals Met to Date) MBE WBE MBE WBE Developer Project Name AA H A/NA WBE AA H A/NA WBE Contract Amount SMBR Contact Sponsor Dept. Project Status % Expensed Incentive Amount Completion Expenditures to Date Contact Name (May extend past project completion date) Project Date Consultant/ Contractor Project Type/ C=Contract or Phase Goal Type: P=Project Specific Gensler Sports Design P 1.22% 2.90% 3.48% 3.72% 0.00% 18.05% 1.93% 3.52% $5,306,272.00 $4,342,176.84 Austin Stadco (formally Precourt Design- Sports Venture (PSV)) Miscellaneous P 1.22% 2.90% 3.48% 3.72% 0.00% 2.55% 1.24% 5.40% $914,240.25 $907,745.06 Construction-RFP P 0.65% 1.90% 1.24% 0.91% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 1.39% $48,465,484.00 $24,292,143.06 Construction-RFP P 2.04% 3.86% 0.16% 6.06% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 2.53% $7,290,606.00 $6,377,964.25 Construction-RFP P 1.83% 4.70% 1.20% 1.80% 2.51% 0.32% 0.00% 1.55% $56,878,710.00 $51,695,251.08 Austin Commercial Construction-RFP P 2.93% 2.89% 0.58% 1.13% 0.28% 2.51% 0.00% 0.00% $34,537,552.00 $12,711,415.90 CAAICON Austin FC Soccer Stadium Mike Rock Land Use Agreement 4/1/2021 Construction-RFP P 1.73% 1.49% 1.00% 2.08% 0.05% 0.01% 0.00% 0.00% $12,077,988.11 $1,318,251.17 Jolene Cochran EDD Construction-RFP P 1.69% 1.51% 1.00% 2.05% 0.00% 0.00% 0.39% 0.00% $14,001,689.00 $328,041.10 Greenwater Block 185 Misc D Trammell Crow C 2.90% 9.00% 4.90% 15.80% 0.00% 0.00% 74.44% 12.87% $273,126.00 $238,458.25 Design in progress 87.31% 4/1/2022 Green Water Treatment Plant Block 185 D STG Design P 2.90% 9.00% 4.90% 15.80% 0.00% 0.47% 0.25% 3.92% $3,555,862.96 $2,833,666.63 Design in progress 79.69% 6/1/2022 Greenwater Block 185-C DPR Construction C 2.70% 9.70% 2.30% 13.80% 0.00% 24.00% 0.01% 0.00% $226,769,690.66 $43,059,447.82 Trammell Crow Bryan Embrey/ Mark Fowler Construction in progress 18.99% 7/31/2022 Developer Agreement; Not applicable Greenwater Block 185 Misc D Trammell Crow P 2.90% 9.00% 4.90% 15.80% 0.00% 0.00% 74.44% 12.87% $273,126.00 $238,458.25 Design in progress 87.31% 4/1/2022 10:39 PM THIRD PARTY PROJECTS PAGE 11 OF 11 9/8/2020 Construction in progress 81.83% Construction in progress 99.29% Construction in progress 50.12% Construction in progress 87.48% Construction in progress 90.89% Construction in progress 36.80% Construction in progress 10.91% Construction in progress 2.34% 1 2 3 4 5 6 Professional (Block 185 Misc D) Professional (Block 185 D) Construction (Block 185 C) Professional (Block 185 Misc D) SMALL MINORITY BUSINESS RESOURCES DEPARTMENT ACTIVE THIRD PARTY PROJECTS - August 2020 Handel Architects/The KOR Group 2.90% 9.00% 4.90% 15.80% 0.00% 5.61% 0.09% 11.02% $2,055,089.00 $1,904,656.49 Design in progress 92.68% 12/21/2020 Green Water Block 188 Professional (Block …
MBE/WBE Program Disparity Study Update MBE/WBE and Small Business Advisory Committee SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 Objectives 2 PROVIDE GENERAL UPDATE REGARDING THE DISPARITY STUDY HIGHLIGHT SIGNIFICANT DISPARITY STUDY MILESTONES PROVIDE NEXT STEPS Q & A 3 29 representatives from advocacy and industry groups representing M/W/DBE and prime firms participated in two virtual focus group sessions on August 21 and August 26, 2020. 7 members from the MBEWBE/Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee attended the two focus groups. Four attended the August 26, session and three attended the August 27 session. SMBR staff focus groups conducted to include the executive leadership team. Disparity Study General Update Disparity Study Milestones 4 Sample Contract Data File for locally funded contracts has been developed. 8 Business Owner Interview Sessions Scheduled: Invitations were emailed and will be conducted 9/17 thru 9/23. 8 small group executive staff interviews were held July 8, 9, 10, 13, 21, 22 and 24, 2020. 4 additional follow up interviews were also held. Over 5 outreach sessions have been conducted by the CHA team. Data Request Letter #1 & #2 sent to prime contractors. . 84 businesses have registered for the Business Owner Focus Groups 5 Week of 9/14 & 9/21/2020 9 small group virtual business owner interviews are scheduled 9/14, 9/30 & 10/2/2020 3 optional group staff interviews for City department staff group interviews Continued disparity study coordination details Disparity Study Next Steps Questions? 6
MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Wednesday, September 9, 2020 The MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at City Hall (301 W. 2 Executive Session Room #1027 (1st Floor), in Austin Texas at 5:30 pm. nd Street), in the Board Members in Attendance: Eliza May, Barbra Boeta, Schiller Liao, Lena Banks, Daniel Berner, Usha Boddapu, Ahmed Moledina 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. No minutes to approve 2. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL a. No Citizen Communications 3. NEW BUSINESS No announcements a. Director’s Updates and Announcements with discussion and possible action b. Introduction of Disparity Study Consultant, Colette Holt of Colette Holt and Associates and presentation on the City of Austin Disparity Study with discussion and appropriate action. Colette Holt gives a presentation with her objectives and plans for the 5‐year Disparity Study she will conduct. o Comply with the law and ensure that the City’s program remains legally compliant. o Produce the evidence that courts require in order to regular update, review and support the City’s program. o Wants to provide the City with data needed to comply with the requirements for the FAA, Airport contracts, and defense if the program is ever challenged. o Develop accurate and detailed data for contract and annual goal setting. o Educate elected officials, staff, stakeholders and others about the issues. o Offer a website for outreach and to provide information about the Disparity Study. The City will need to approve. o Determine the City’s utilization of MBEs and DBEs as a percentage of all dollars, what was reported in dollars (not in number of contracts or contractors). Page 1 of 3 o Gather from the City the prime contracting records and any missing data. o Fill in any missing race and gender information and any NAICS codes. o Determine the geographic market, which is just where the agency spends its money. o Her firm will provide quantitative, statistical, and numbers piece. There is also an anecdotal or qualitative element to the study. o Discuss with the community about their experiences in the marketplace, both minority and non‐minority women owners. Interviews will begin in September and an electronic survey is forthcoming. o Discussion: Committee Member Ahmed Moledina asked if a system similar to B2G to address payment for minority businesses will be established. Tamela Saldaña …
3A CLMC746 Major Transportation Improvements IDIQ CLMC762 Highland Park WWW CLMC750 Ullrich Lime Feed Loop CLMC748 Howard Lane Good Faith Effort (GFE) Pilot Project Executive Summary Small & Minority Business Resources Department (SMBR) assumed the responsibility for GFE notification to City-certified MBE/WBE firms and trade associations with Prime firms responsible for the remaining GFE compliance requirements. There was a total of four projects with 16 Primes participating by submitting a bid on one or more projects. A total of 698 M/WBE firms were listed on one of the project’s Availability List receiving a bid opportunity notice from SMBR. Project #/Name Solicitation Goals CP Participation Current Participation Solicitation Participation Overview #of Available M/WBEs from Availability List # of Bidders/ Awarded Bidder Other Bidders Muniz Concreate & Contracting (MBE- HIS) HIS*= 90.06% CANCELLED AA= 1.48 % HIS= 6.73% A/N= 1.64% WBE= 1.36% AA= 1.17 % HIS= 6.32% A/N= 0.34% WBE= 1.42% AA= 1.30 % HIS= 2.77% A/N= 0.77% WBE=3.26% AA= 1.30 % HIS= 2.77% A/N= 0.77% WBE= 3.26% 172 150 194 180 Santa Clara Construction (MBE-HIS) AA= 1.17% AA= 0.84% Peabody Aaron Concrete Smith Austin Underground D. Guerrera Prota Inc. Matous Construction LTD (NON) 3 4 1 8 AA= 1.54 % A/N= 1.66% WBE= 1.45% HIS= 6.32% A/N= 0.34 % WBE=1.42% AA= 1.51 % HIS= 21.77% A/N= 0.88% WBE=5.68% HIS*= 80.28% A/N= 0.00% WBE= 1.80% AA= 0.00% HIS= 0.00% A/N= 0.00% WBE= 4.72% M.A. Smith Contracting (NON) AA= 1.47 % AA= 3.21% HIS= 6.73% A/N= 1.64% WBE=1.36% HIS= 8.70% A/N= 0.00% WBE= 2.27% Atlas Austin Underground Santa Clara Aaron Concrete Austin Constructors Cash Construction DeNucci * Indicates Prime's Cert status All numbers as of 09/04/2020
4 CLMP300 Walnut Creek WWTP 100 MGD Expansion $15,000,000 Laura Moreno Rebecca Vento Austin Water 7/30/2020 Yes Professional FY20 Council Awards Report July 2020 MBE/ WBE Non Sub Goal Information Cost Estimate Award Amount Prime MBE AA H A/NA WBE DBE SMBR Liaison Project Manager Dept Goals Met Type Cassidy Villegan Scott Sinn 7/30/2020 No Construction Council Date Parks & Recreation SG GFE $2,506,068 $2,256,787 22.48 5.36 57.60 0.73 0.00 2.19 0.60 2.42 9.75 9.75 57.60 3.C.1 Rachelle Delouis Hermosillo Garay Public Works 7/30/2020 Yes Construction Roberto Veronica Hawkins Michael Singleton Austin Water 7/30/2020 Yes Construction # 1 Solicitation No CLMC786 Prime Subs Emma Long Metropolitan Park - Phase I Implementation Rider Construction Group, LLC (MB) FH McCants, LLC (MH) J. Two Sons Concrete Contractors (FW) DEA Specialties, Inc. (FW) Stephanie Braun Clayton Photography Non M/WBE Subs Total 2 CLMC783 Prime Subs Utility Cut (UER) Asphalt Repair IDIQ (MA) Alpha Paving Industries, LLC (FW) KLP Commercial, LLP (FW) LeStella S. Valley (FW) Water Filled Barrier Systems, Intl. Non M/WBE Subs Total 3 CLMC787 Prime Subs Glenlake Pump Station Bypass Improvements Westar Construction, Inc. (MB) Robert E. Ashford dba Ash-Nem Trucking (MH) MARS Industries, LLC (MN) Big Sky Surveying, LLC (FW) Stephanie Braun Clayton Photography (FW) Chlor-Serv, Inc. (FH) T. Morales Company Electric and Controls, LTD Non M/WBE Subs Total Prime Subs AECOM Technical Services, Inc. (MB) HVJ Associates, Inc. (MB) TSIT Engineering and Consulting, LLC (MH) Jaime Beaman, AIA, Inc. dba Casabella Architects (MH) Crespo Consulting Services, Inc. (MH) Jose I. Guerra, Inc. (MH) Maldonado-Burkett, LLP (MA) CAS Consulting and Services, Inc. (FW) Baer Engineering and Environmental Consulting, Inc. (FW) Harutunian Engineering, Inc. Non M/WBE Subs Total 5 CLMC796 Prime Subs 6 CLMC794 Prime Subs 7 CLMP301 Prime Subs Prime Subs Harmond Avenue Area Water and Wastewater System Renewal (MH) Santa Clara Construction, Ltd. (MB) Earthco Landscape Construction, LLC (MA) Benqwest, LLC (FW) Investments, Inc. dba Arrow Oil (FW) Compliance Resources, Inc. (FW) Chlor-Serv, Inc. Non M/WBE Subs Total Corridor Mobility Program Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements - IDIQ Smith Contracting Co., Inc. (MB) Avery's Lawn Care & Landscaping, LLC (MH) JAG Trucking, Inc. (MH) Environmental Safety Services, Inc. (MH) Victor Pena dba Pena's Traffic Services, LLC (FH) Alpha Ready Mix, LLC (MA) Alpha Paving Industries, LLC (FW) Champion Fuel Solutions (FN) KLP Commercial, LLC (FW) Woolery Custom Fence Co. Non M/WBE Subs Total 2020 Local Mobility Field Eng. For ped, …
PROJECT CONNECT SYSTEM PLAN OVERVIEW 11 1 P R O JECT CO N N ECT SY ST EM P L A N Light Rail Transit in Dedicated Transitways for Orange, Blue and Gold Lines - 36 Miles, 40 Stations including a Downtown Transit Tunnel High Frequency Bus with Priority Treatments 7 New Routes - ~74 Miles, 193 Stations The System Plan includes all elements of the transportation expansion plan that were adopted by the Capital Metro board and received a resolution of approval from the Austin City Council on June 10, 2020. The Initial Investment was adopted by the Capital Metro board and received a resolution of approval from the Austin City Council on July 27. The Initial Investment includes the portions of the System Plan to be advanced for development through proposed local and federal funding. A ballot measure for the Initial Investment will be on the November 2020 ballot. Station and Operational Improvements New Commuter Rail Service to Connect Downtown to Colony Park with potential extension to Manor and Elgin 8 New Routes - 5 outside service area 24 New Park & Rides - 10 outside the service area All-Electric Bus Fleet New Circulator Zones (Pickup) Expanded bus service New Maintenance Facilities Demand response service 2 Split Platform Street Section CONCEPTUAL DRAWING 3 3 ORANGE LINE • Light rail is planned to connect North and South Austin. • Initial Investment would begin at North Lamar and U.S. 183 and extend to Stassney Lane. • Destinations include: • North Lamar Transit Center • Crestview • UT • Republic Square • Auditorium Shores • The SoCo District PLEASE NOTE: This map is of the System Plan. The Initial Investment includes light rail service from North Lamar Transit Center to Stassney. 4 BLUE LINE • Light rail is planned to offer service to the airport. • Operating from North Lamar and U.S. 183 to downtown and direct to the airport. • Destinations include: • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport • Lakeshore Drive • Convention Center • Rainey Street • UT • Crestview • North Lamar Transit Center PLEASE NOTE: This map is of the System Plan. The Initial Investment includes light rail service from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to the North Lamar Transit Center. 5 GREEN LINE OVERVIEW • New Commuter rail service planned to connect downtown to East Austin’s Colony Park. • Destinations include: • East Austin • Springdale • U.S. 183 Park …
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Title of Presentation Presentation Date Zebra Mussel Mitigation Update September 9, 2020 Rick Coronado, P.E., Assistant Director, Operations Name of Person, Assistant Director Last presentation to W&WW Commission (3.11.20) W&WW Commission 3.11.2020 - ZM Briefing Update 2 Handcox WTP Intake Cleaning and Inspection May 11-15, 2020 Removed zebra mussel buildup from • Upper intake • Middle intake • 108-inch intake manifold pipe Clean Upper Intake screen Clean Middle Intake screen Handcox WTP Intake Cleaning and Inspection May 11-15, 2020 Extended chemical feed lines • Upper intake • Middle intake Extended feed lines Chemical feed line discharge 4 Temporary copper sulfate feed systems Ullrich and Davis WTPs– target startup in September 2020 5 Zebra Mussel Mitigation Planning/Implementation Other infrastructure inspections / cleanings: • September 3 at Longhorn Dam (Complete) Next intake inspections / cleanings: • • September 14 at Ullrich WTP September 28 at Davis WTP Permanent systems: • Design underway (8/3/20) • • Copper ion generation system – NSF 61 Certified (3/24/20) 8-month design schedule, followed by bid phase – Previous update vendor received FIFRA Registration “Zebra Mussel Free Raw Water Piping 2020” 6
ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, August 12, 2020 The Ethics Review Commission (“Commission”) convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, August 12, 2020, Austin, Texas via Videoconference. Chair Luis Soberon called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m. Commissioners in attendance: Chair Luis Soberon, Vice-Chair J. Michael Ohueri, Secretary Kenneth “Tray” Gober, and Commissioners Debra Danburg, Betsy Greenberg, Mary Kahle, Raafia Lari, Robin Lerner, and Donna Beth McCormick. Commissioners Nathan Ryan and Pedro A. Villalobos were absent. City Staff in Attendance: Lynn Carter, Commission Executive Liaison & Assistant City Attorney, and Sue Palmer, Staff Liaison, Law Department. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Each person who signed up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order and who designated this item on which to speak, or who did not designate an agenda item on which to speak will be allowed three minutes to speak. Three members of the public spoke: Ana Aguirre, Zenobia Joseph, and Megan Meisenbach. 1. OLD BUSINESS Discussion and possible action regarding the following: a. 2020 Austin city council candidate forums: including an update from city staff Commission Executive Liaison Lynn Carter updated the Commission on the status of the 2020 City Council election candidate forums, which included the following in part. The September issue of the Austin Energy/utility newsletter will provide information on the candidate forums. The moderated candidate forums will air on ATXN.TV in English and Spanish, cable TV channel 6, AT & T U-Verse channel 99, KAZI FM 88.7. The moderated candidate forums will be streamed live and also available on the archive at ATXN (in English and Spanish). All candidate forums moderated by the League of Women Voters-Austin Area (LWV-AA) will be conducted virtually. During the moderated candidate forums, a limited number of citizens will be able to call into a phone number to listen to the forums if they do not have a TV, radio, or computer/internet access to the candidate forums. The LWV-AA is requesting questions from citizens prior to the moderated forums. 1 Secondly, candidates will be given an opportunity to record a five-minute video- recorded statement with ATXN, which will be posted on the ATXN website. If a candidate does not have a computer, the City will provide a computer for the candidate to use if needed and the City will assist with other technology needs for both the moderated candidate forums and the five-minute recorded statement. The third forum …
` William (Bill) Kelly Kathleen Hausenfluck Rocky Lane PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, August 3, 2020 The Public Safety Commission convened a videoconferencing meeting Monday, August 3, 2020 at City Hall 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Commissioner Webber called the Board Meeting to order at 3:00p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Rebecca Webber Daniela Nunez Rebeca Bernhardt Rebecca Gonzales Selena Alvarenga Board Members Absent: Chris Harris Staff in Attendance: Troy Gay, Chief of Staff, Austin Police Department Rob Vires, Chief of Staff, Austin Fire Department Jasper Brown, Chief of Staff, Austin Travis County Emergency Medical Services 1. Approval of Minutes – Commissioner Webber asked for comments/edits of the June 1, 2020, minutes. Hearing no edits or corrections to the minutes, Commissioner Webber deemed the minutes approved. Citizens Communications - Citizens signed up to speak on agenda items only: - Cary Roberts with Greater Austin Crime Commission – spoke in favor of reform within Austin Police Department, but not in support of reducing APD’s FY20/21 budget or reducing the number of police officers. - Cole Cuno, Policy Analyst with Greater Austin Crime Commission – commented on methodology being used to justify police staffing reductions at Austin Police Department. He was not in favor of reducing APD’s staff 1 2. Introduction of the Public Safety Committee – speaker Council Member Flannigan, District 6 Commissioner Webber introduced the Council Member and explained how and why this topic was added to the agenda. A memo from Commissioner Harris and Webber was emailed to the Public Safety Committee suggesting that maybe the Public Safety Commission should be abandoned due to the recent establishment of the Public Safety Committee. Council Member Flannigan shared his thoughts on what the roles of each group are, and the benefit both groups could bring to the City of Austin when working/collaborating together. - Role of Public Safety Committee functions to oversee implementation of council adopted policy/directions from council. - Role of Public Safety Commission as a place for additional public input that the Public Safety Committee does not get; unless the Commission shares/provides an update - A goal is to see the Committee and Commission coordinate scheduling/collaborating to work on issues coming up in future council meetings. The Commission could say to the Committee based on citizens input you might want to start working on this issue or topic and Committee alerts Commission to some future thoughts/topics …
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20200909-003 September 9, 2020 Recommendation that City Council Support Shady Hollow Municipal Utility District Date: Subject: Motioned by: Commissioner Rebecca Webber Seconded by: Commissioner Selena Alvarenga Recommendation: The Public Safety Commission recommends that the City Council authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the Shady Hollow Municipal Utility District (MUD) for the provision of fire protection services by the Austin Fire Department to Shady Hollow in exchange for payment by the Shady Hollow MUD to the City. Related to Items #20-3034, #20-3083, #20-3085. Description of Recommendation to Council: City Council passed Resolution No. 20200521-010 on May 21, 2020 – City Council directed the City Manager to negotiate with representatives of the Shady Hollow Municipal Utility District (District) to amend the City’s Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA). Therefore, The Public Safety Commission recommends that the Austin City Council move forward with the interlocal agreement. Rationale: The Public Safety Commission believes the addition of Station 46 is a benefit to the Austin community and not entering into the interlocal agreement will cause service disruptions of vital fire services to the Shady Hollow MUD and the surrounding areas. Vote: For: Rebecca Gonzales, Selena Alvarenga, Daniela Nunez, Bill Kelly, Kathleen Hausenfluck, Rocky Lane Rebecca Webber, Nelly Paulina Ramirez Against: Zero Abstain: Zero Absent: Rebecca Bernhardt, Chris Harris Attest: [Staff or board member can sign] __________________________________ Janet Jackson, APD Liaison
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) September 9, 2020, 3:00 – 4:30 pm SPECIAL CALLED MEETING VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS Board Members in Attendance: Joe Deshotel (Chair) Cesar Acosta Fisayo Fadelu Madra Mays Alberto Mejia Amit Motwani Shavone Otero Karen Paup Julia Woods Raymond Young Members Absent: Tandera Louie (Vice Chair) Bertha Delgado Heidi Sloan Michael Tolliver City of Austin Staff in Attendance: Erica Leak (Neighborhood Housing and Community Development) Kim Freeman (Neighborhood Housing and Community Development) Lisa Rodriguez (Neighborhood Housing and Community Development) Angel Zambrano (Austin Public Health) Please visit https://austintexas.gov/cdc for more information about the Community Development Commission. Purpose: The purpose of the board is to advise the Council in the development and implementation of programs designed to serve the poor and the community at large with an emphasis on federally funded programs. MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Chair Deshotel called the meeting to order at 3:06pm with 8 members present. Commissioner Mays joined the dais at 3:08pm, and Commissioner Mejia joined the dais at 3:22pm. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Discussion and possible action on the August 21, 2020 Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Otero’s motion, Commissioner Acosta’s second, the August 21,2020, minutes were approved unanimously, with the change that Commissioner Motwani was present at the meeting. 2. COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT (CSBG) Briefing and discussion on the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) and the proposed Fiscal Year 2021 Budget and Community Action Plan (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). Angel Zambrano presented. 3. PUBLIC HEARING Conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed Fiscal Year 2021 CSBG Budget and Action Plan, as required by 1) US Department of Health and Human Services, and 2) the Texas Administrative Code, Title 10, Part 1, Chapter 6, Subchapter B, §6.206 (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). No members of the public registered to speak. 4. NEW BUSINESS Briefing, discussion and possible action on Capital Metro’s Project Connect anti-displacement efforts and governance (Community Advisory Committee, Joint Powers Agreement and Austin Transit Partnership board) (Capital Metro staff). Sharmila Mukherjee, Vice President of Planning and Development, and Jackie Nirenberg, Manager of Community Involvement for Capital Metro, briefed the commission. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable m od ificatio ns a nd equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair …
ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, September 9, 2020 The Ethics Review Commission (“Commission”) convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, September 9, 2020, Austin, Texas via Videoconference. Chair Luis Soberon called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m. Commissioners in attendance: Chair Luis Soberon, Vice-Chair J. Michael Ohueri, Secretary Kenneth “Tray” Gober, and Commissioners Debra Danburg, Betsy Greenberg, Mary Kahle, Raafia Lari, Robin Lerner, Donna Beth McCormick, and Nathan Ryan. Commissioner Pedro A. Villalobos were absent. City Staff in Attendance: Lynn Carter, Commission Executive Liaison & Assistant City Attorney, Sue Palmer, Staff Liaison, Law Department; Brian Molloy, Chief of Investigations in the Office of the City Auditor; Jannette Goodall, City of Austin City Clerk; Kory Ellis, IT Manager, Communications and Technology Management Department; and Brion Oaks, Chief Equity Officer, Equity Office. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Each person who signed up to speak prior to the meeting being called to order and who designated this item on which to speak, or who did not designate an agenda item on which to speak will be allowed three minutes to speak. There were no speakers for Citizen Communication. 1. NEW BUSINESS Discussion and possible action regarding the following: Potential amendments to City Code Chapter 2-3 (City Auditor) related to the City Auditor’s investigative and referral authority. Office of the City Auditor, Chief of Investigations, Brian Molloy provided a presentation on proposed amendments to City Code Chapter 2-3 (City Auditor), Section 2-3-5 (Powers and Duties) Subsection (O). No action was taken by the Commissioners on this item. 2. OLD BUSINESS – PART ONE Discussion and possible action regarding the following: a. Transparency in the open meeting process, including the process for public speakers and the Commission’s jurisdiction and role. City Clerk Jannette Goodall and IT Manager Kory Ellis answered Commissioner questions on the process and unique issues for public speakers and public participation during virtual public meetings of the City. 1 No action was taken by the Commissioners on this item. 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS Equity Office presentation on the creation and purpose of the City of Austin’s Equity Office – Brion Oaks, Chief Equity Officer. Mr. Oaks provided a presentation on the Equity Office; its role at the City of Austin; and the services, trainings, and guidance provided by the Equity Office to city departments and city boards. (No action is taken by the Commission on staff briefings.) 4. OLD BUSINESS – PART TWO Discussion …
