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PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2026 The Public Safety Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Monday, February 2, 2026, at Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Duran called the Public Safety Commission Meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Enrique Duran II, Chair Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Vice Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Timothy Ruttan Kimberly Hidrogo Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: David Holmes Michael Sierra-Arévalo Yasmine Smith PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Carlos Léon- Cap Metro Ruben Rivera-Clement- Harassed by APD APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission Regular Called Meeting on May 4, 2026. The minutes from the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on May 4, 2026 were approved on Vice Chair Ramírez motion, Commissioner Ruttan’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Sierra-Arévalo was off the dais. Commissioner Godwin was absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Quarterly Report from Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services. Presentation by Wesley Hopkins, Chief of Staff, Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services. The presentation was made by Wesley Hopkins, Chief of Staff, Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services. 1 Discussion of Austin EMS Association budget and sworn staff priorities. Presented by James 3. Monks, President, Austin EMS Association. The presentation was made by James Monks, President, Austin EMS Association. 4. 5. Wildfire Readiness Update. Presentation by David Skowron, Division Chief, Austin Fire. The presentation was made by David Skowron, Division Chief and Jeff Kennedy, Assistant Chief, Austin Fire. Discussion regarding the Sobering Center. Presentation by Laura Elmore, Executive Director, The Sobering Center. The presentation was made by Laura Elmore, Executive Director, The Sobering Center. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Discussion on EMS Pensions with EMS and EMS Association Discussion with Travis County Defender’s Office and APD- Update on data storage and distribution processes with APD, including body cam footage and related case data Preparation for heat and outreach plans for unhoused residents with AEM, HSO, ACAR Possible Recommendation regarding funding for The Sobering Center Possible Recommendation regarding funding for forensic exams and support for a multi-provider model Chair Duran adjourned the meeting at 5:58 p.m. without objection. 2