City of Austin Council Message Board

Dear CM Vela, I wanted to reach out and express my appreciation for your proposed amendment to my Citizen Police Academy resolution. It is heartening to see that you have taken the time to research and engage with the program and that you have worked to ensure that it is aligned with current best pr...

Dear Colleagues, I am excited to share with you a drafted resolution I have authored that could make a significant impact on our community's safety and well-being. As some of you may know, I have been working closely with the Austin Fire Association and other stakeholders to identify critical needs ...

Thank you Mayor for proposing this substitute motion. As Austin grows, I think it's important that we take steps to incentivize officers to live within the city for which they serve. Therefore, I am proposing the following amendment to your substitute motion that will incentivize and encourage offic...

Colleagues,

I am proposing an amendment for item 61 tomorrow which I am sharing here for your review.

CM Kelly - Amendment 1 - Item 61: http://assets.austintexas.gov/austincou ... 152036.pdf

Thank you for your consideration.

Regards,

-mk

Colleagues, Thank you, Council Member Pool, and Council Member A. Alter, for sharing your thoughts and questions regarding the upcoming After-Action Report on Austin's response to the February Winter Storm and power outages. I agree that it is important to address these issues and gather information...

Thank you Council Member Qadri for your amendment and interest in my resolution.
I would like to submit an amended version of your amendment for consideration.

Amended Qadri Amendment: http://assets.austintexas.gov/austincou ... 122854.pdf

Regards,

mk

Colleagues, As we prepare for tomorrow's meeting, I wanted to offer up a few amendments to items for your consideration. CM KELLY AMENDMENTS: Item 41- Council Member Harper-Madison Amendment 1: http://assets.austintexas.gov/austincouncilforum/FF-20230208163301.pdf Amendment 2: http://assets.austinte...

Colleagues, This most recent major winter storm has frustrated Austin residents with how it was handled. This frustration shouldn't go unnoticed and we should act swiftly to answer our duty as elected representatives and be responsive to the concerns that our constituents have. As policymakers, one ...

Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, Council Colleagues, and City Manager, First, I want to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of Austin Energy and all of the first responders who have been working around the clock to get our city back on its feet. Their tireless efforts are truly appreciated. I also want to...

Council Member Fuentes,

Thank you for bringing this item forward.

I'd like to offer the following amendment for your consideration:
http://assets.austintexas.gov/austincou ... 081005.pdf

Warm regards,
-mk

Mayor and Council Colleagues, Thank you for posting the committee lists. Firstly, I would like to thank Chair Natasha Harper-Madison for her service and leadership on the Public Safety Committee. It has been an honor to serve on the Public Safety Committee, the Audit and Finance committee, and as Vi...

Colleagues, Per my comments on the dais at the start of today's meeting, I am offering the following amendment related to the item. The intent of my amendment will allow city staff and council to ensure that we are providing the best quality services for our most vulnerable population. You can view ...

Colleagues, I have prepared a motion sheet for item #27, the Federal Legislative Agenda for the 118th Congress. It is my firm belief that the amendments I am bringing forward to our Federal Legislative Agenda will bring additional value to the residents of Austin. Link to motion sheet: http://assets...

Colleagues, Like you all, I believe that 3-1-1 and 9-1-1 are vital and critical safety tools that help to keep our residents safe and informed. As such, I want to ensure that we have the most robust tools possible. This is why I'm putting forth an amendment for item #45 on today's agenda. This amend...

Colleagues, I would like to offer support for the outline given by Council Member Pool. This is a very important and complex issue that impacts our community on a very personal level. Therefore, it’s vitally important to take our time to work this in a way that is transparent, thorough, and focused....

Colleagues, Last week, CM Kitchen joined me in a request for a briefing at our next work session regarding an update about compression and pay at the 911 call center from our human resources department. Given the following information below, I'd like to broaden that request to include plans to addre...

Colleagues, Thank you all for your input over the last few weeks regarding the license plate reader program. I am proposing version two of the license plate reader resolution (item #56 on this week's council agenda) after reviewing your feedback and responding to concerns related to the item. I have...

Colleagues, I have an update regarding one of my amendments that will now be direction via a rider. Kelly Rider 4: Direction for the City Manager to work with the Parks Department in establishing required resources and costs associated with the completion of a Play for All-Abilities Park in Northwes...

Colleagues, I have an update regarding one of my amendments and new direction. Kelly Amendment 1: Fund a full-time Animal Behavioral Specialist position within the Animal Services Office that works directly with animals to enable their adoption. Updated Language: The annual ongoing cost is $143,764 ...

Colleagues, I have enjoyed working with you all on the budget thus far. Below are the amendments and direction I intend to put forth for consideration during the budget adoption process. If you are not already listed as a co-sponsor, I would like to invite you to support any of my items listed below...

Colleagues, This morning during our Audit and Finance Committee meeting I mentioned bringing forward a motion sheet to Councilmember Tovo's item #51. Resiliency starts with personal preparedness and will ensure the success of our community following a disaster. The language simply amends line 49 to ...

Colleagues, Thank you both for daylighting the item on our June 9th agenda related to power purchase agreements. I concur that we should approach this item in executive session and then during our AEUOC meeting. I share similar concerns about not having enough information before the vote related to ...

Colleagues, In the wake of the recent tragic event that took place in Uvalde, TX, I am bringing forward an IFC regarding support for our public safety professionals, to expanding the Stop the Bleed Program, and to explore future ways to improve morale amongst public safety professionals in Austin. T...

Colleagues, The Texas Peace Officers Memorial Parade is an event that honors those who have given their lives while in service to us that live in Texas. I would like to invite you all to be added as co-sponsors to item 37 on this week’s agenda. You can find out more about the event here: https://tex...

Colleagues, Due to my unexpected absence today, I am posting amendments that I would like to offer for today's meeting. Item 21 - http://assets.austintexas.gov/austincouncilforum/D3-20220505114437.pdf Item 34 - http://assets.austintexas.gov/austincouncilforum/D3-20220505114503.pdf Item 35 - http://a...