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by John Michael Cortez
Mon Aug 10, 2015 12:02 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Budget Decision Making Process
Replies: 0
Views: 6446

Budget Decision Making Process

Below is a link to the Budget Decision Making Process Issues document Mayor Adler referenced in today's work session. This updated version reflects Councilmembers' work session comments. Please provide any feedback via the message board or at Wednesday's Budget Work session. http://assets.austintexa...
by John Michael Cortez
Wed Jun 24, 2015 6:13 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Item #19 WAYA
Replies: 0
Views: 6684

Item #19 WAYA

Councilmembers,

Mayor Adler has proposed the following amendment language to WAYA. This is language that the Mayor would support.

http://assets.austintexas.gov/austincou ... 181054.pdf
by John Michael Cortez
Mon Jun 22, 2015 10:28 am
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: This week's special called meetings
Replies: 0
Views: 6681

This week's special called meetings

Council Members, We have several new and postponed items posted for the special called meetings on the 23rd and 25th. We expect the council meeting on the 23rd to conclude around noon, and it is likely that we will have significant discussion on the proposed revision of the Drainage fee – meaning wi...
by John Michael Cortez
Fri Jun 12, 2015 4:59 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Council Transition Committee Notes
Replies: 0
Views: 6630

Council Transition Committee Notes

Posting these notes on behalf of Councilmember Kitchen and the Transition Committee - jmvc


http://assets.austintexas.gov/austincou ... 165841.pdf
by John Michael Cortez
Thu Jun 11, 2015 6:25 am
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Draft Amendment Language for Item #10
Replies: 0
Views: 6395

Draft Amendment Language for Item #10

Draft amendments to the resolved clauses of item #10 on today's agenda. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: The City Council regards the creation of a sobriety center as a city and community priority and commits to supporting and advancing this effort with all deliberate speed;...
by John Michael Cortez
Thu Jun 04, 2015 10:32 am
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: DRAFT AMENDMENT LANGUAGE FOR ITEM #51
Replies: 0
Views: 6663

DRAFT AMENDMENT LANGUAGE FOR ITEM #51

Mayor Adler will offer the following amendment for item #51 related to Homestead Preservation Districts for council’s consideration today: INSERT BETWEEN 6th and 7th Whereas clause: “Whereas state law allows for the implementation of inclusionary zoning in a Homestead Preservation District, which ma...
by John Michael Cortez
Thu May 28, 2015 11:20 am
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Stakeholder Letters RE: Appraisal Challenges
Replies: 0
Views: 6631

Stakeholder Letters RE: Appraisal Challenges

Council Members: Mayor Adler asked that the following stakeholder letters be posted. - jmvc City of Cedar Park: http://assets.austintexas.gov/austincouncilforum/11-20150528111415.pdf City of Pflugerville: http://assets.austintexas.gov/austincouncilforum/11-20150528111849.pdf Texas Facilities Commiss...
by John Michael Cortez
Tue May 19, 2015 2:25 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Final Report RE: Property Valuation Study
Replies: 0
Views: 6531

Final Report RE: Property Valuation Study

Mayor Adler asked that the final Property Valuation Study Report from the City’s consultants be posted for the public.

http://assets.austintexas.gov/austincou ... 105406.pdf
by John Michael Cortez
Thu May 14, 2015 9:15 am
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Item # 6 Applied Behavioral Analysis
Replies: 1
Views: 8284

Item # 6 Applied Behavioral Analysis

Mayor Adler asked that this language related to item #6 be posted this morning: Be It Further RESOLVED, the Austin City Council, in adopting the policy that Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) benefits shall be provided to city employees and their families as part of the city’s health insurance covera...
by John Michael Cortez
Thu May 07, 2015 7:44 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Item 26 Revised language
Replies: 4
Views: 16536

Re: Item 26 Revised language

UPDATE: the Mayor will offer the amendments below: UPDATED AMENDMENTS: http://assets.austintexas.gov/austincouncilforum/E9-20150507194351.doc RESOLUTION NO. WHEREAS, the proposed Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) 2040 Regional Transportation Plan includes a series of expansions...
by John Michael Cortez
Thu May 07, 2015 4:40 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Item 26 Revised language
Replies: 4
Views: 16536

Re: Item 26 Revised language

Mayor Adler will offer the following amendment to the Mayor Pro Tempore Tovo's most recent draft: REDLINE VERSION: http://assets.austintexas.gov/austincouncilforum/E3-20150507163911.doc RESOLUTION NO. WHEREAS, the proposed Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) 2040 Regional Transpo...
by John Michael Cortez
Thu May 07, 2015 2:08 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Proposed Amendments to Item # 23 Mueller PIAC
Replies: 0
Views: 6763

Proposed Amendments to Item # 23 Mueller PIAC

Mayor Adler proposes the following amendments to Item #23. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns. The Mayor will have hard copies on the dais when the item comes up. - jmvc

http://assets.austintexas.gov/austincou ... 140742.doc
by John Michael Cortez
Tue Apr 28, 2015 2:35 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Additional Budget Worksessions
Replies: 0
Views: 6771

Additional Budget Worksessions

Council Members, Anticipating that Council will wish to discuss issues related to a potential homestead exemption following the staff report requested by resolution (http://austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=226227), and that the May 6th Budget work session may not be sufficient to allow the coun...
by John Michael Cortez
Mon Apr 27, 2015 5:38 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Follow-up from 04/21 Council Work Session
Replies: 2
Views: 9831

Re: Follow-up from 04/21 Council Work Session

At this same Council Work Session, there were also concerns expressed regarding items being referred to multiple committees. We would also welcome comments regarding whether it would instead be advisable to have these questions addressed at a full council worksession.
by John Michael Cortez
Mon Apr 27, 2015 4:03 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Follow-up from 04/21 Council Work Session
Replies: 2
Views: 9831

Follow-up from 04/21 Council Work Session

Council Members: At your 04/21 Work session, Council indicated a desire for further Committee discussion on the City’s policies related to flood buyouts. Below are the Mayor's suggestions for the questions to be discussed and the applicable council committee. Please respond with any comments or sugg...
by John Michael Cortez
Wed Apr 01, 2015 2:00 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Amended Resolution for Mayor & Council Staff additions
Replies: 3
Views: 12443

Re: Amended Resolution for Mayor & Council Staff additions

Council Member Zimmerman – We believe the intent of your amendment is for each council member to have discretion with how the reallocated funding is used within each council office. It also appears the intent is to re-allocate funding for the equivalent of three FTEs at salaries not to exceed that o...
by John Michael Cortez
Wed Mar 25, 2015 4:43 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: IFC for 4/2 - Reform of City's Development Review, Inspecti
Replies: 1
Views: 8524

IFC for 4/2 - Reform of City's Development Review, Inspecti

The Mayor, in collaboration with members of the Council Planning and Neighborhoods Committee and City Staff, has posted the following resolution for the Council's consideration at its April 2nd meeting. We look forward to discussing it next week. - jmvc Council Resolution: Implementation of Developm...
by John Michael Cortez
Thu Mar 19, 2015 2:56 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Resolution adding to CodeNEXT Citizen Advisory Group members
Replies: 8
Views: 26005

Re: Resolution adding to CodeNEXT Citizen Advisory Group mem

Update: If any office wishes to sponsor an IFC to this effect on the next council agenda, Mayor Adler would be pleased to co-sponsor. However, Mayor Adler will refer the following item to the Planning and Neighborhoods Committee for their next meeting: WHEREAS, Pursuant to Resolution No. 20121206-07...
by John Michael Cortez
Mon Mar 02, 2015 8:42 am
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: March 2nd Policy Workshop - Resource Recovery, Austin Energy
Replies: 6
Views: 22918

Re: March 2nd Policy Workshop - Resource Recovery, Austin En

One late addition to the Austin Energy "Other Voices." In response to multiple requests, Paul Robbins, Environmental Activist and Consumer Advocate has been added. Many thanks - jmvc
by John Michael Cortez
Fri Feb 27, 2015 4:05 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: March 2nd Policy Workshop - Resource Recovery, Austin Energy
Replies: 6
Views: 22918

Re: March 2nd Policy Workshop - Resource Recovery, Austin En

Please see the updated agenda below. - jmvc Resource Recovery Policy Workshop Monday March 2, 9:00am Context: o Bob Gedert, Austin Resource Recovery o Natalie Betts, Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services/Austin Resource Recovery (Other staff available for questions) - What services does Austin ...
by John Michael Cortez
Wed Feb 18, 2015 5:18 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Proposed Council Committee Meeting Schedule and Process
Replies: 2
Views: 13103

Proposed Council Committee Meeting Schedule and Process

Council Members, The Mayor’s office has worked with the City Manager’s Office to develop a proposed schedule and process to implement our new council committee structure. Given the number of parameters involved, including the number of committees, staff resources, room availability, conflicts with i...
by John Michael Cortez
Mon Feb 16, 2015 6:03 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Results of Texas’ Largest Metro Area Mayors Summit
Replies: 1
Views: 10937

Results of Texas’ Largest Metro Area Mayors Summit

Council Members, Earlier today, with great assistance from the City of Austin’s Government Relations staff and Texas Municipal League, Mayor Adler hosted mayors of the 10 largest Texas cities to discuss legislative issues facing municipalities. The purpose of today’s work session was to identify com...
by John Michael Cortez
Wed Feb 11, 2015 5:11 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Item #86 02/12 Council Agenda
Replies: 2
Views: 12330

Re: Item #86 02/12 Council Agenda

An additional clarification: We have received questions regarding the term of the proposed agreement between the City and Foundation. The Mayor proposes that the agreement be two years in duration, and that upon expiration, Council action would be required to renew the agreement. Many thanks - jmvc
by John Michael Cortez
Wed Feb 11, 2015 5:07 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Letter to US Fish & Wildlife RE: SH45
Replies: 2
Views: 12871

Letter to US Fish & Wildlife RE: SH45

Council Members, In December 2014, Travis County Judge Biscoe sent a letter to the US Fish and Wildlife Service requesting guidance on the SH45 Southwest project and Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan. A copy of that letter can be found here: http://assets.austintexas.gov/austincouncilforum/CC-2...
by John Michael Cortez
Wed Feb 11, 2015 4:37 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Item #86 02/12 Council Agenda
Replies: 2
Views: 12330

Re: Item #86 02/12 Council Agenda

Council Members, We have received questions regarding the Draft Resolution which we would like to address. Below are several documents which we believe address the concerns we have heard. The Mayor’s Better Austin Foundation Background document summarizes the need for the community cabinet and discu...