Agenda Item 2a4_Business Planning Work Group Notes — original pdf
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Business Planning Work Group Notes – February 2020 Summary The Business Planning Work Group did not meet this month. HR Project Lead: Sarah Chen Other participants: Kirk Yoshida, Vince Cobalis Status: Sarah is in the process of scheduling a meeting to discuss the recruitment of Asian Americans at the Austin Fire Department (AFD). The meeting will be with Chief Baker as well as Assistant Chief Pablo Ruiz, who oversees recruitment. This meeting will take place the week of March 2. Budget Community Forum The forum was held on Thursday, February 13 at the AARC. Notes about the forum are included in the Community Engagement Work Group notes. Other Budget Notes Quality of Life Budget Workshop scheduled for February 29 Possible FY 2021 Budget Items: o AARC Existing Facility Needs: Ballroom Divider / Outdated Equipment Replacement / Lighting Upgrade o Additional Programming for the Austin History Center o Fire Department Recruitment of Asian Americans o Additional funding for AARC Master Plan Phase 2 Construction Possible Project ‐ Equitable Chamber Funding Report Input to Consultant/Economic Development Department