Versión en español a continuación. DOWNTOWN COMMISSION Meeting of JULY 21, 2021 Downtown Commission Meeting to be held JULY 21, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (July 20, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July 21, 2021 Downtown Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at Mona Sanchez (512) 974-7864, mona.sanchez@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the, day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to mona.sanchez@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del DOWNTOWN COMMISSION FECHA de la reunion (JULY 21, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (July 20, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en Mona Sanchez, (512) 974-7864, mona.sanchez@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). • Una vez que se …
Versión en español a continuación. DOWNTOWN COMMISSION Meeting of JULY 21, 2021 Downtown Commission Meeting to be held JULY 21, 2021 with Social Distancing Modifications Public comment will be allowed via telephone; no in-person input will be allowed. All speakers must register in advance (July 20, 2021 by noon). All public comment will occur at the beginning of the meeting. To speak remotely at the July 21, 2021 Downtown Commission Meeting, members of the public must: •Call or email the board liaison at Mona Sanchez (512) 974-7864, mona.sanchez@austintexas.gov no later than noon, (the, day before the meeting). The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). •Once a request to speak has been made to the board liaison, the information to call on the day of the scheduled meeting will be provided either by email or phone call. •Speakers must call in at least 15 minutes prior to meeting start time to speak, late callers will not be accepted and will not be able to speak. •Speakers will be placed in a queue until their time to speak. •Handouts or other information may be emailed to mona.sanchez@austintexas.gov by noon the day before the scheduled meeting. This information will be provided to Board and Commission members in advance of the meeting. •If the meeting is broadcast live, it may be viewed here: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Reunión del DOWNTOWN COMMISSION FECHA de la reunion (JULY 21, 2021) La junta se llevará con modificaciones de distanciamiento social Se permitirán comentarios públicos por teléfono; no se permitirá ninguna entrada en persona. Todos los oradores deben registrarse con anticipación (July 20, 2021 antes del mediodía). Todos los comentarios públicos se producirán al comienzo de la reunión. Para hablar de forma remota en la reunión, los miembros del público deben: • Llame o envíe un correo electrónico al enlace de la junta en Mona Sanchez, (512) 974-7864, mona.sanchez@austintexas.gov a más tardar al mediodía (el día antes de la reunión). Se requiere la siguiente información: nombre del orador, número (s) de artículo sobre el que desean hablar, si están a favor / en contra / neutral, dirección de correo electrónico (opcional) y un número de teléfono (debe ser el número que se utilizará para llamar ). • Una vez que se …
Austin Police Department Commander Jeff Greenwalt Downtown Area Command Downtown Austin Gun Violence July 21st, 2021 Downtown Austin Gun Violence Austin is experiencing the same nationwide trend of rising violent crime in 2020 and 2021 22 people have been shot in Downtown Austin this year (14 in 1 incident) 8 separate shooting incidents with a gun shot victim 4 deaths Downtown Austin Gun Crimes Violent Gun Crimes There has been a steady increase in violent gun related crimes in 2021 as compared to previous years: 2016: 26 2017: 29 2018: 35 2019: 35 2020: 34 2021: 27 (Q1 & Q2) Downtown Austin Gun Crimes Gun Possession and Non Injury Crimes There has been a steady increase in minor gun possession crimes in 2021 as compared to previous years: 2016: 39 2017: 39 2018: 51 2019: 64 2020: 83 2021: 77 (Q1 & Q2) Possible Causes for Increase in Violent Crimes Perception of less punitive penalties for crimes committed Criminals themselves are telling police they won’t be held accountable Release of violent offenders Pandemic PR Bonds Violence Intervention Program “VIP” Started in April of 2021 to combat rise in violent gun Focused on violent repeat offenders known to carry crimes guns Since inception, has seized over 100+ guns citywide and resulted in over 55 arrests of violent criminals Recently expanded to include a downtown proactive component VIP For Downtown Data Driven: Focuses on peak times, days, and areas that are known to be high activity for guns and violence Behavior Driven: Focuses on behavior known to officers that indicate a likelihood of recovering a firearm Team Driven: Utilizes multiple units and partner agencies to ensure the cases receive all the attention necessary to cease behavior Questions
▪ April 2021- the City ended negotiations with the western property owners (Phase 1) • Final proposal could not deliver the programmatic requirements and exceeded anticipated costs ▪ June 10, 2021- Council approved the Construction Manager at Risk Methodology for the expansion • Allows the Convention Center team to release RFQ and RFP for architect/design work and the Construction Manager July 2021- Briefing to Council on proof of concept for the revised Convention Center expansion plan ▪ June 10, 2021- Council passed Resolution 20210610-096 • Directs the City Manager to incorporate specific Council priorities into the Request for Statements of Qualifications for Architectural/Engineering Services, and directed that representation from certain stakeholder groups be included on the evaluation panel Current Space (sq. ft.) Master Plan Target (sq. ft.) Minimum Programming Target (sq. ft.) Exhibition Space 247,000 450,000 360,000 Meeting Space 65,000 120,000 – 140,000 180,000 Ballroom Space 64,000 100,000 – 120,000 85,000 Multipurpose Hall 100,000 Palm District Plan: Council Resolution No. 20190523-029 Council Resolution No. 20210610-096 2019 Center for Sustainable Development at University of Texas Study (UT Study) 2020 Convention Center Expansion Master Plan Update ▪ Fall 2021 – Issue Request for Qualification (RFQ) for architecture/engineering professional services ▪ Spring 2022- Request for Council approval of qualified, staff-recommended firm for architectural/engineering services ▪ Late Fall 2021– Issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the selection of a contractor (CMR) to perform general contractor services. ▪ Spring/Summer 2022- Contract executed and architecture firm on board to begin design work ▪ Summer 2022- Request for Council approval of qualified, staff-recommended firm for general contractor services
