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- Mon Jun 12, 2023 12:00 pm
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: Charter Review Commission
- Replies: 1
- Views: 7714
Charter Review Commission
Colleagues, In early March we passed a resolution establishing a Charter Review Commission and asked for the body to start its work as early as practicable. One of the lessons learned from previous Charter Review Commissions was the need to deliver recommendations early enough for the community and ...
- Wed Jun 07, 2023 9:42 pm
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: Agenda Item 45 on Compatibility Reform
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6531
Re: Agenda Item 45 on Compatibility Reform
I want to thank CM Alison Alter for starting an important discussion to ensure we achieve the greatest amount of affordability with the tools we have available. Attached is my proposed substitute amendment that explores the potential of a two-tier compatibility reform. First, the manager will contin...
- Wed Jun 07, 2023 3:27 pm
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: Amendment: Item 40 June 8th Agenda
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2884
Re: Amendment: Item 40 June 8th Agenda
Mayor and colleagues,
I appreciate this amendment and agree that lowering barriers for home ownership for historically disenfranchised communities strengthens this program. We will work with staff to include this language in an updated version of the item ahead of tomorrow's meeting.
Ryan
I appreciate this amendment and agree that lowering barriers for home ownership for historically disenfranchised communities strengthens this program. We will work with staff to include this language in an updated version of the item ahead of tomorrow's meeting.
Ryan
- Wed May 31, 2023 10:48 pm
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: 6/1 - Item 45
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5087
6/1 - Item 45
Colleagues, Tomorrow, I will be postponing item 45 until the June 8th agenda. By way of background, this resolution authorizes the Housing Authority of Travis County (HATC) to operate within the City limits for specific permanent supportive housing (PSH) projects. It was developed in response to a n...
- Wed May 17, 2023 1:41 pm
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: Item 63 - Brodie Oaks PUD
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5482
Item 63 - Brodie Oaks PUD
Colleagues, I wanted to provide updated language for the motion sheet we will be offering for item 63 related to the Brodie PUD at tomorrow’s meeting. Just as many of you, I have been deeply engaged with the applicant and staff to work towards resolution of the remaining ordinance issues. To that en...
- Wed May 03, 2023 2:11 pm
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: Item 23 - Subdivisions
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5223
Item 23 - Subdivisions
Colleagues, An updated version of Item 23 will be posted to late backup today. After working with staff, we updated the resolution to prioritize the creation of new housing throughout the city. I am excited to bring this item to help create a simpler, cheaper process for small subdivisions. I’d like...
- Thu Mar 09, 2023 10:29 am
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: Item 25 - Charter Review Commission
- Replies: 0
- Views: 9372
Item 25 - Charter Review Commission
I have included one additional bullet on the last page of this resolution for the Charter Review Commission to consider regarding citizen initiatives:
http://assets.austintexas.gov/austincou ... 102738.pdf
- Ryan
http://assets.austintexas.gov/austincou ... 102738.pdf
- Ryan
- Thu Mar 09, 2023 10:26 am
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: Community Police Academy Change
- Replies: 2
- Views: 11684
Re: Community Police Academy Change
Colleagues,
I am happy to be a co-sponsor on item 26, but I also wanted to offer a small amendment for consideration:
http://assets.austintexas.gov/austincou ... 102356.pdf
-Ryan
I am happy to be a co-sponsor on item 26, but I also wanted to offer a small amendment for consideration:
http://assets.austintexas.gov/austincou ... 102356.pdf
-Ryan
- Thu Mar 09, 2023 9:50 am
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: eTOD policy plan
- Replies: 3
- Views: 9433
Re: eTOD policy plan
Good morning colleagues, After seeing Councilmember Vela's amendment to the ETOD resolution, I am happy to rescind my proposed amendment. My intent was to ensure that value capture tools including TIF/TIRZ are included in the planning process, and I look forward to supporting CM Vela's amendment. Be...
- Wed Mar 08, 2023 3:46 pm
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: eTOD policy plan
- Replies: 3
- Views: 9433
Re: eTOD policy plan
Colleagues, Following the productive work session discussion regarding the opportunity to capture value along station areas as a part of the ETOD implementation plan, I am proposing a small amendment to item 16. I want to recognize CM Alison Alter’s comments about the opportunities presented by a TI...
- Thu Feb 23, 2023 12:57 pm
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: Item 44 CM Ryan Alter Amendment
- Replies: 0
- Views: 7400
Item 44 CM Ryan Alter Amendment
Colleagues, I appreciate all of the discussion of this topic. I am offering a second amendment to address neighbors' concerns about the community health impacts of the proposed project in the draft environmental impact statement: http://assets.austintexas.gov/austincouncilforum/FC-20230223125354.pdf...
- Fri Feb 17, 2023 5:43 pm
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: Item from Council 2/23/23
- Replies: 4
- Views: 10646
Re: Item from Council 2/23/23
I want to thank the Mayor for starting the conversation on preserving pay and benefits for our police officers moving forward to avoid unnecessary uncertainty and disruptions to our community. We must provide as much stability for APD officers as possible as we potentially cease operating under a co...
- Thu Feb 09, 2023 11:35 am
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: Austin Energy Audit Resolution - February 9th, 2023, Council Meeting
- Replies: 5
- Views: 13804
Re: Austin Energy Audit Resolution - February 9th, 2023, Council Meeting
Below is an updated version of my proposed amendment with a small edit to the end of the sixth bullet item, consistent with the rest of this motion:
http://assets.austintexas.gov/austincou ... 113201.pdf
http://assets.austintexas.gov/austincou ... 113201.pdf
- Wed Feb 08, 2023 10:13 am
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: Short-Term Extension of Police Contract
- Replies: 7
- Views: 13331
Re: Short-Term Extension of Police Contract
Colleagues, Thank you for putting these ideas forward. I would like to add an additional proposal that I intend to offer at tomorrow’s meeting: http://assets.austintexas.gov/austincouncilforum/F1-20230208100848.pdf I believe it is worthwhile for the negotiators to have an opportunity to reach a 4-ye...
- Wed Feb 08, 2023 9:13 am
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: Austin Energy Audit Resolution - February 9th, 2023, Council Meeting
- Replies: 5
- Views: 13804
Re: Austin Energy Audit Resolution - February 9th, 2023, Council Meeting
Please see below for these edits in a motion sheet:
http://assets.austintexas.gov/austincou ... 091030.pdf
http://assets.austintexas.gov/austincou ... 091030.pdf
- Mon Feb 06, 2023 5:36 pm
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: Austin Energy Audit Resolution - February 9th, 2023, Council Meeting
- Replies: 5
- Views: 13804
Re: Austin Energy Audit Resolution - February 9th, 2023, Council Meeting
Thank you for your quick action on this item and inviting me to co-sponsor it with you. I believe the question of vegetation management is one that is clearly on the public’s mind and merits additional scrutiny. However, as we initially discussed, I believe it is most appropriate to limit this audit...
- Mon Feb 06, 2023 3:45 pm
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: 2/9 Agenda - Item 40
- Replies: 0
- Views: 6271
2/9 Agenda - Item 40
Colleagues, I would like to provide a small, friendly amendment to item 40 on this week’s agenda. Specifically, I want to explore opportunities to incorporate coordinated assessments in our HMIS system during emergency shelter events. Some community members are difficult to access, but may be willin...
- Mon Feb 06, 2023 12:31 pm
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: Brodie Oaks PUD Postponement
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5723
Brodie Oaks PUD Postponement
Colleagues, At the last council meeting, I requested a postponement of the Brodie Oaks PUD items so I could speak with the surrounding community about the project. Since then, the developer of the project has requested a further postponement to review and finalize the ordinance and parkland manageme...
- Thu Feb 02, 2023 3:30 pm
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: Storm Briefing Request - Tuesday 2/7
- Replies: 3
- Views: 9414
Re: Storm Briefing Request - Tuesday 2/7
Colleagues, I agree on the need to urgently review the City’s winter storm response and opportunities for operational or policy improvements based on this most recent experience. The focus for both the Council and staff is rightly on the most critical needs of the City right now, but I do believe it...
- Wed Jan 25, 2023 3:27 pm
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: Council Committees and Intergovernmental Entities Appointments Discussion
- Replies: 5
- Views: 11674
Re: Council Committees and Intergovernmental Entities Appointments Discussion
Colleagues, I appreciated our discussion of Council committee and intergovernmental appointments and am thankful for the Mayor’s draft proposal in guiding this work. I am particularly grateful for the support of fellow council members who suggested a leadership role on the Austin Water Oversight Com...
- Wed Jan 11, 2023 3:28 pm
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: Council Committees and Intergovernmental body appointments
- Replies: 13
- Views: 52355
Re: Council Committees and Intergovernmental body appointments
I appreciate you moving this conversation forward. I would like to serve on the following committees: • Housing and Planning • Audit & Finance • Austin Water Oversight Additionally, I am interested in chairing the Water Oversight committee should that opportunity be available. I defer to more se...