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by Ann Kitchen
Mon Aug 03, 2015 10:35 am
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Google Fiber Connections Program
Replies: 2
Views: 9311

Re: Google Fiber Connections Program

Thank you for the information.

I will support an entity in the same zip code with a similar mission and scoring, but do not have one in particular to recommend.
by Ann Kitchen
Fri May 29, 2015 2:34 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Drainage Fee Questions
Replies: 2
Views: 11356

Drainage Fee Questions

All Following the Public Hearing on May 21st of potential changes to the drainage fee methodology, the Council passed the item on 2nd reading and asked the Public Utility Committee to work with staff on developing options to address issues that were raised. The Public Utility Committee will consider...
by Ann Kitchen
Tue May 26, 2015 9:30 am
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Explanation of Challenge Process and Payment of Taxes
Replies: 0
Views: 6718

Explanation of Challenge Process and Payment of Taxes

All CM Pool and I confirmed with the Tax Assessor Collector Bruce Elfant that the following language accurately reflects this piece of the proposed process, in the event that the City Council moves forward with the challenge to the appraised value of commercial property. We will share more informati...
by Ann Kitchen
Mon May 25, 2015 6:44 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Flood Mitigation Initiative
Replies: 2
Views: 9742

Flood Mitigation Initiative

All I have been consulting with neighborhood representatives on flood mitigation issues, particularly for the Onion Creek and Williamson Creek areas in District 5. As is painfully apparent today, this is a very serious issue for all of Austin. I will be reaching out to my colleagues to discuss creat...
by Ann Kitchen
Tue May 19, 2015 10:13 am
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CAG - ITEMS #26 AND #40 MAY 21 AGENDA
Replies: 0
Views: 6661

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CAG - ITEMS #26 AND #40 MAY 21 AGENDA

Hello All I will be proposing as a next step for the CAG the following steps (1) reauthorize the CAG to 22017 (through the life of the CodeNext process); (2) align the appointments to the new 10-1 Council, to be consistent with other B&C and allow the 10 Councilmembers to make their own appointm...
by Ann Kitchen
Wed Apr 22, 2015 11:59 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Taxicab Franchise Agreements - Mobility Committee Report
Replies: 0
Views: 6901

Taxicab Franchise Agreements - Mobility Committee Report

Councilmembers The following is a brief summary of the Mobility Committee's initial actions related to the Taxicab Franchise Agreement - which relate only to first reading and items 29 - 30 on the April 23rd Council Agenda. This reflects our discussion in Work Session _______________________________...
by Ann Kitchen
Wed Mar 18, 2015 8:54 am
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Mobility Committee Upcoming Meetings - Taxicab / TNC
Replies: 3
Views: 13139

Re: Mobility Committee Upcoming Meetings - Taxicab / TNC

CM Pool -

yes we will be addressing the issue you mention as part of the briefing items
by Ann Kitchen
Mon Mar 16, 2015 3:01 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Legislative Update
Replies: 2
Views: 10769

Re: Legislative Update

Thank you CM Troxclair!

Definitely timely. I'd like to ask that a copy of our Legislative Agenda be sent to everyone prior to the Worksession so we can have some time to review it.
by Ann Kitchen
Mon Mar 16, 2015 2:53 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Resolution adding to CodeNEXT Citizen Advisory Group members
Replies: 8
Views: 26002

Re: Resolution adding to CodeNEXT Citizen Advisory Group mem

I am interested in working on this resolution and expanding participation on the CAG

Ann Kitchen
Council Member District 5
by Ann Kitchen
Mon Mar 16, 2015 2:49 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Mobility Committee Upcoming Meetings - Taxicab / TNC
Replies: 3
Views: 13139

Mobility Committee Upcoming Meetings - Taxicab / TNC

Councilmembers I wanted to let you all know the agenda for our first two Mobility Committee meetings, in case anyone plans to participate. The Agendas will be posted with more details - but the following provides you with the items we will cover in these meetings -- which are driven by deadlines for...
by Ann Kitchen
Sun Mar 01, 2015 11:07 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: March 2nd Policy Workshop - Resource Recovery, Austin Energy
Replies: 6
Views: 22914

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

Vanessa I'd like to suggest adding Paul Robbins to the Other Voices section for the Austin Energy briefing on Monday He has been heavily involved in policy of AE since 1977; helped start Austin's clean energy program in the 1980s; worked on purchasing green energy for City operations, and also alert...
by Ann Kitchen
Tue Feb 24, 2015 5:04 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Invitation, this Friday
Replies: 1
Views: 9738

Invitation, this Friday

You Are Invited! 2015 People's Gallery Opening Showcasing District 5 Artists from Thornton Road Studios Dear Councilmembers, I wanted to personally invite you to my office to enjoy the work of District 5's very own, Thornton Road Studios. I hope that you will join us on February 25th 6:00-9:00 pm at...
by Ann Kitchen
Thu Feb 19, 2015 11:52 am
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Parks and impacts of events
Replies: 4
Views: 18425

Re: Parks and impacts of events

Thanks Ellen. I have been meeting also, since District 5 represents the neighborhoods on the east side of the park. There's a number of our districts that touch on Zilker Park and LadyBird Lake

I appreciate the chance for us all to work together on this important issue!
by Ann Kitchen
Wed Feb 18, 2015 5:58 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day in each District
Replies: 2
Views: 11308

Re: Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day in each Distric

I am also interested, particularly for medications - perhaps there is an opportunity to collaborate with pharmacies / medical offices. And we would need to understand the costs. I look forward to the discussion
by Ann Kitchen
Wed Feb 18, 2015 5:55 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Parks and impacts of events
Replies: 4
Views: 18425

Re: Parks and impacts of events

I would also
by Ann Kitchen
Tue Feb 17, 2015 2:42 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Resolution re health coverage for city workers
Replies: 0
Views: 10183

Resolution re health coverage for city workers

Hello All I'm posting here a proposed resolution to begin the process for addressing health care coverage for all city workers. I brought this resolution forward, with my colleagues, because I think it is critical for the City of Austin to have a more complete understanding of the impact of the city...
by Ann Kitchen
Tue Feb 17, 2015 2:26 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Results of Texas’ Largest Metro Area Mayors Summit
Replies: 1
Views: 10937

Re: Results of Texas’ Largest Metro Area Mayors Summit

Thank you for the update. And thank you to the Mayor for hosting this important meeting! This type of collaboration is important for the City of Austin.

I think it would be helpful to have an update on the city's Legislative Agenda at a Council Worksession.
by Ann Kitchen
Thu Feb 12, 2015 7:41 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: AE issues
Replies: 1
Views: 11016

Re: AE issues

Thanks CM Tovo. I'd like to also support this request
by Ann Kitchen
Thu Feb 12, 2015 7:40 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Resolution to add local elected officials for TDHCA scoring
Replies: 5
Views: 19644

Re: Resolution to add local elected officials for TDHCA scor

CM Zimmerman

I'd like to understand this issue and thank you for bringing this forward. Can you point me to the section of the state law that would need to be changed?
by Ann Kitchen
Thu Feb 12, 2015 7:20 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Proposed amendments to Homestead Exemption report request
Replies: 4
Views: 19283

Re: Proposed amendments to Homestead Exemption report reques

All I support directing the City Manager to include an analysis that addresses renters and provides information by district. I am concerned about asking the City Manager for recommendations at this point, and would prefer an identification of options. My thoughts on an amendment to CM Troxclair's re...
by Ann Kitchen
Mon Feb 09, 2015 11:13 am
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Integrated Water Planning Task Force recs
Replies: 3
Views: 15680

Re: Integrated Water Planning Task Force recs

Thanks Shannon.

Could you describe the appointment process and point us to the document that describes this process?

Thank you
by Ann Kitchen
Thu Feb 05, 2015 9:34 am
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Council Item Tracking Systems
Replies: 2
Views: 12347

Re: Council Item Tracking Systems

That's great Ellen - will share the file structure we are coming up with
by Ann Kitchen
Tue Feb 03, 2015 1:39 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Council Item Tracking Systems
Replies: 2
Views: 12347

Council Item Tracking Systems

Everyone Our office is working with staff to help us develop a simple tool (using available software) to help us track the items we are working on in our office (similar to a case management system). This will provide the functionality to better keep track of our progress on constituent issues and p...
by Ann Kitchen
Mon Feb 02, 2015 11:59 am
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Next Steps - Council Agenda and Committees
Replies: 1
Views: 10293

Next Steps - Council Agenda and Committees

Hi All Congratulations and thank you to everyone - we came together at a critical time on reforming how we do business so that the community has a voice earlier in the process. I'm preparing some materials to describe the changes we made - which I hope to get to you in the next day or so. Hopefully ...