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by Ann Kitchen
Tue Mar 23, 2021 7:49 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Item #67 (Tovo IFC) - Exhibit A
Replies: 4
Views: 8025

Re: Item #67 (Tovo IFC) - Exhibit A

CM Tovo Thank you for bringing forward this and other resolutions related to the winter storms and emergency response. It is critical that we analyze and learn from this experience, so that our city is better prepared and our citizens are not faced with disruption and safety threats in the future. T...
by Ann Kitchen
Fri Mar 19, 2021 5:24 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Framework for American Rescue Plan
Replies: 0
Views: 3418

Framework for American Rescue Plan

Mayor Thank you for bringing forward Resolution 111 (Resilient ATC) related to developing a transformational and generational impact for use of the American Rescue Plan funding, on a community wide basis. We have an unprecedented opportunity to come together as a community to use these funds to reco...
by Ann Kitchen
Tue Mar 02, 2021 12:15 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Austin Water Oversight Committee 3/3 Meeting Approach
Replies: 0
Views: 3442

Austin Water Oversight Committee 3/3 Meeting Approach

Colleagues – As our community continues to feel the impacts of the winter storm, the city must take all steps necessary to help people recover and ensure that we are better prepared and more resilient in the face of continued climate change. Tomorrow’s joint Austin Energy and Water Oversight Committ...
by Ann Kitchen
Fri Feb 26, 2021 2:57 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Questions for Austin Water Oversight Meeting
Replies: 1
Views: 4589

Re: Questions for Austin Water Oversight Meeting

Alison Thanks so much - we will incorporate these questions into the agenda for the meeting next Wednesday. The plan is to post a more detailed agenda on Tuesday. I encourage all to post any particular questions and issues you would like to see addressed for Wednesday. Best Ann Kitchen City Council D5
by Ann Kitchen
Wed Feb 24, 2021 8:32 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Item 6 on 2/25
Replies: 6
Views: 9591

Re: Item 6 on 2/25

Mayor Thank you for this posting and for your amendment. I will be bringing an amendment to add an item for the City Manager's report on recommended actions related to disaster relief as follows: AMENDMENT LANGUAGE: Recommendations for formalizing and improving the city's and the community's notific...
by Ann Kitchen
Fri Feb 12, 2021 10:01 am
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Special Called Meeting Request
Replies: 12
Views: 21209

Re: Special Called Meeting Request

All Please see above posts. As 6 of us have already indicated in several ways - we do not feel there is a need for the meeting. As you all are aware, our city legal sent out an email yesterday clarifying that a quorum is not available for tonight's meeting; we have now posted in response to the Mayo...
by Ann Kitchen
Tue Feb 09, 2021 3:13 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: February 9 - item 1 - Amendment
Replies: 1
Views: 3522

Re: February 9 - item 1 - Amendment

Attached is my amended language for Item 1 Amendment "Shall the City Charter be amended to change the form of city government from ‘council-manager’ to ‘strong mayor-council,’ which will eliminate the position of professional city manager and designate an elected mayor as the chief administrati...
by Ann Kitchen
Mon Feb 08, 2021 1:54 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Feb 18 Agenda Item 48
Replies: 0
Views: 3494

Feb 18 Agenda Item 48

Hello Colleagues, We are bringing forward Item 48 to address issues related to the I-35 project. The resolution provides an opportunity for the Council as a whole to support earlier communications to TxDOT by their deadline. The resolution includes those communications from city's transportation sta...
by Ann Kitchen
Thu Feb 04, 2021 10:34 am
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: CORRECTED MESSAGE BOARD POST ITEM 49 HEAL INITIATIVE FACT SHEET AND QUESTIONS/ANSWERS
Replies: 7
Views: 13036

Re: CORRECTED MESSAGE BOARD POST ITEM 49 HEAL INITIATIVE FACT SHEET AND QUESTIONS/ANSWERS

Mayor Adler Thank you for your comments on Item 49. I believe your comments are already addressed in Version 3 of the Item 49: 1) Data is driving the process of identification of locations. In response to suggestions from the community, the cosponsors have added an amendment in Version 3 to clearly ...
by Ann Kitchen
Tue Feb 02, 2021 11:55 am
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: 2/4 - Item 32 - Forensics Dept
Replies: 2
Views: 9595

Re: 2/4 - Item 32 - Forensics Dept

Thank you CM Casar. I expect to support this amendment.

I also may have questions related to the pros and cons of moving toward an independent lab over time, as is done in Houston, if it is possible to protect current city employees wage and benefit levels.

Best
Ann Kitchen
by Ann Kitchen
Tue Feb 02, 2021 11:47 am
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: HEAL Initiative - Connecting individuals to housing
Replies: 5
Views: 15203

Re: HEAL Initiative - Connecting individuals to housing

Please see Corrected Message Board Post - with a FACT Sheet, Question and Answer, and list of clarifications to be posted later today.

Best
Ann Kitchen
City Council D5
by Ann Kitchen
Tue Feb 02, 2021 11:42 am
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: ITEM 49 FACT SHEET HEAL INITIATIVE; AMENDMENTS
Replies: 1
Views: 3934

Re: ITEM 49 FACT SHEET HEAL INITIATIVE; AMENDMENTS

PLEASE REVIEW THE CORRECTED MESSAGE BOARD POST. THIS ONE IS WITHDRAWN.

ANN KITCHEN
CITY COUNCIL D5
by Ann Kitchen
Tue Feb 02, 2021 11:21 am
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: CORRECTED MESSAGE BOARD POST ITEM 49 HEAL INITIATIVE FACT SHEET AND QUESTIONS/ANSWERS
Replies: 7
Views: 13036

CORRECTED MESSAGE BOARD POST ITEM 49 HEAL INITIATIVE FACT SHEET AND QUESTIONS/ANSWERS

Colleagues My colleagues and I are posting a FACT SHEET and QUESTIONS/ANSWERS to provide more information for your consideration. We also appreciate the co-sponsorship of CM Alter and are including her amendments posted on the Message Board. (CoSponsors: Kitchen, Alter, Kelly, Pool, Renteria, Tovo) ...
by Ann Kitchen
Tue Feb 02, 2021 10:58 am
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: ITEM 49 FACT SHEET HEAL INITIATIVE; AMENDMENTS
Replies: 1
Views: 3934

ITEM 49 FACT SHEET HEAL INITIATIVE; AMENDMENTS

Colleagues My colleagues and I are posting a FACT SHEET and QUESTIONS/ANSWERS to provide more information for your consideration. We also appreciate the co-sponsorship of CM Alter and are including her amendments posted on the Message Board. (CoSponsors: Kitchen, Alter, Kelly, Pool, Renteria, Tovo) ...
by Ann Kitchen
Mon Feb 01, 2021 10:19 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Council Meeting Schedule
Replies: 1
Views: 3564

Re: Council Meeting Schedule

Thanks Mayor

I have a 3pm meeting on Tuesday and will have to leave Work Session at that point. I may be able to return at 4pm or 4:30 if Council is still meeting.

Best
Ann Kitchen
City Council D5
by Ann Kitchen
Fri Jan 22, 2021 5:24 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: HEAL Initiative - Connecting individuals to housing
Replies: 5
Views: 15203

HEAL Initiative - Connecting individuals to housing

Colleagues My co-sponsors and I have posted the HEAL Initiative for the February 4th agenda. HEAL represents an effective addition to the valuable efforts that our homeless service partners and city staff are currently pursuing in our community. What is HEAL? --This resolution asks the City Manager ...
by Ann Kitchen
Wed Dec 16, 2020 4:26 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Mayor Pro Tem 2021
Replies: 6
Views: 14849

Re: Mayor Pro Tem 2021

Thank you CM Casar. I appreciate your interest in serving as MPT and your commitment to building consensus with the community and the Council to advance our shared values of housing people experiencing homelessness and ensuring public safety is approached in a way that makes everyone more safe. We m...
by Ann Kitchen
Wed Dec 16, 2020 1:20 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: APPOINTMENT OF PROJECT CONNECT'S ATP BOARD
Replies: 0
Views: 3556

APPOINTMENT OF PROJECT CONNECT'S ATP BOARD

Dear Colleagues, We appreciate the trust you have placed in us, the members of the Nominating Committee established by the interlocal agreement between Capital Metro and the City of Austin, to recommend the initial Community Expert members of the Austin Transit Partnership. This ATP Board is charged...
by Ann Kitchen
Wed Dec 16, 2020 12:51 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: NEXT STEP FOR PROJECT CONNECT COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Replies: 0
Views: 3357

NEXT STEP FOR PROJECT CONNECT COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Colleagues - At this Friday's meeting of the Council and CapMetro, my colleagues and I [Greg Casar, Leslie Pool. Mayor Steve Adler] along with Commissioner Jeff Travillion, are proposing the next steps for creating the Project Connect Community Advisory Committee. The Community Advisory Committee wi...
by Ann Kitchen
Mon Dec 14, 2020 1:28 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: RE: Mobility-related Positions
Replies: 5
Views: 10442

Re: RE: Mobility-related Positions

Hi All I want to also thank the Mayor for his willingness to help our community launch Project Connect on the ATP Board. This is a transformative effort for our community and his leadership on that Board is much appreciated. I also appreciate CM Ellis joining us on the CAMPO Board. She has been part...
by Ann Kitchen
Mon Dec 14, 2020 1:22 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: RE: Mobility-related Positions
Replies: 5
Views: 10442

Re: RE: Mobility-related Positions

Thank you all - I support this approach and am looking forward to working with CM Pool on the CapMetro Board and with CM Ellis as Chair of the Mobility Committee. They have both been leaders on transit and transportation related issues over their time on Council. I appreciate their willingness to co...
by Ann Kitchen
Thu Nov 12, 2020 10:01 am
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: 11/12 Council Meeting
Replies: 2
Views: 5868

Re: 11/12 Council Meeting

Thanks for the heads up MPT.

Best
Ann Kitchen
by Ann Kitchen
Thu Sep 17, 2020 11:04 am
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: KITCHEN DIRECTION TO ITEM 95
Replies: 0
Views: 3287

KITCHEN DIRECTION TO ITEM 95

All Below please find direction I will be bringing for item #95 Best Regards Ann Kitchen City Council D5 KITCHEN DIRECTION ITEM #95 I move to amend Item 95 to include the following direction: In developing the financing model and any agreement for acquisition or improvements related to the expansion...
by Ann Kitchen
Mon Sep 14, 2020 12:52 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Save Austin's Vital Economic Sectors (“SAVES”)
Replies: 17
Views: 30689

Re: Save Austin's Vital Economic Sectors (“SAVES”)

Colleagues I support the amendments that the Mayor posted related to the Economic Development Organization and to the use of higher than anticipated sales tax to help address this urgent and pressing need - the imminent danger of permanently losing key players in some of our most important industry ...
by Ann Kitchen
Sun Sep 06, 2020 12:30 pm
Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
Topic: Save Austin's Vital Economic Sectors (“SAVES”)
Replies: 17
Views: 30689

Re: Save Austin's Vital Economic Sectors (“SAVES”)

Mayor Adler, CM Tovo, Pool, Flannigan Please add me as a co-sponsor for this resolution for the 9/17 meeting - Save Austin's Vital Economic Sectors (SAVES) (http://www.austintexas.gov/department/c ... eg.htm#062) I share the urgency of additional help as these are among our most hardest hit and vuln...