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- Wed Jan 18, 2023 2:05 pm
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: Mobility Committee on Thursday
- Replies: 0
- Views: 9152
Mobility Committee on Thursday
Colleagues, The first Mobility Committee of the year will start at 1:00 pm tomorrow. Since we have not approved our committee assignments yet, I want to invite anyone interested in these topics to feel free to participate in the meeting. Most notably, we will be covering the Bi-Annual Update on the ...
- Thu Jan 12, 2023 3:11 pm
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: Time management of Council Meetings
- Replies: 1
- Views: 6945
Re: Time management of Council Meetings
Mayor Watson,
Thank you for laying out these details. I look forward to our first council meeting together as a new dais.
Paige Ellis
Thank you for laying out these details. I look forward to our first council meeting together as a new dais.
Paige Ellis
- Wed Jan 11, 2023 3:34 pm
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: Council Committees and Intergovernmental body appointments
- Replies: 13
- Views: 52486
Re: Council Committees and Intergovernmental body appointments
Thanks for initiating this conversation, Mayor. Colleagues, I would like to continue all of my current committee and intergovernmental appointments: - Mobility Committee (Chair) - Housing and Planning Committee - Public Safety Committee - CAMPO Transportation Policy Board (see below) - Clean Air Coa...
- Thu Nov 17, 2022 4:40 pm
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: Federal Legislative Agenda for the 118th Congress Amendments
- Replies: 3
- Views: 10563
Federal Legislative Agenda for the 118th Congress Amendments
Colleagues, On December 1st, we will be considering adoption of the City of Austin's Federal Legislative Agenda for the 118th Congress. Here are a number of items I would like to suggest we add to the federal agenda and plan to draft as formal amendments: Public Health: -Codify the Roe v Wade aborti...
- Fri Oct 21, 2022 4:04 pm
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: Balancing/Offsets IFC - 10/27, Item 42
- Replies: 8
- Views: 33829
Re: Balancing/Offsets IFC - 10/27, Item 42
Thank you, Mayor, for bringing this important item. I welcome the opportunity for Council to establish that the City’s policy is that we want BOTH strong environmental and safety regulations AND more housing. I'm hopeful we can provide the clarity needed regarding our intent here while still allowin...
- Mon Oct 17, 2022 5:05 pm
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: Remaining 2022 Council Meetings
- Replies: 9
- Views: 40460
Re: Remaining 2022 Council Meetings
Thank you for laying out this schedule, Mayor. My preference for the Dec 1st and Dec 8th meetings would be to have Thursday/Friday meetings (Dec 1st/2nd and Dec 8th/9th) instead of Wednesday/Thursday. As I mentioned during the work session, Wednesdays are valuable in giving our offices time to get o...
- Wed Sep 14, 2022 9:40 pm
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: Residential Parkland Dedication Fees Proposal
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2134
Residential Parkland Dedication Fees Proposal
Colleagues-
I appreciate the discussion we had at work session regarding parkland dedication fee proposals. I will be offering an amendment for a 10% increase over the 2021-2022 residential fees.
I look forward to your consideration of this option for tomorrow’s meeting.
Paige Ellis
I appreciate the discussion we had at work session regarding parkland dedication fee proposals. I will be offering an amendment for a 10% increase over the 2021-2022 residential fees.
I look forward to your consideration of this option for tomorrow’s meeting.
Paige Ellis
- Tue Sep 13, 2022 8:26 am
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: Item 90: SCW District
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1532
Item 90: SCW District
Mayor Adler and Item 90 cosponsors, Thank you for your timely resolution to help fully realize the robust South Central Waterfront Vision Plan and maximize the community benefits gained through this generational redevelopment opportunity. I strongly support the direction you have provided in Item 90...
- Wed Aug 31, 2022 4:03 pm
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: Item 86: Freedom to Read
- Replies: 2
- Views: 7345
Re: Item 86: Freedom to Read
Thank you for your leadership on this issue, CM Pool. I would like to be added as a cosponsor.
Paige Ellis
Paige Ellis
- Fri Aug 12, 2022 5:32 pm
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: Ellis Budget Amendments and Riders
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2569
Ellis Budget Amendments and Riders
Colleagues, My budget riders and amendments reflective of my previous post are as follows: Parks & Pools -Maintaining the FY22 Lifeguard Bonuses (Ellis Rider #2- http://assets.austintexas.gov/austincouncilforum/C9-20220812172101.pdf) -Investing in Nature Play (Ellis Amendment #1 - http://assets....
- Thu Aug 04, 2022 11:10 am
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: Mobility Committee Presentations
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1918
Mobility Committee Presentations
Colleagues – The backup presentations for today’s Mobility Committee are as follows: Agenda: http://assets.austintexas.gov/austincouncilforum/1F-20220804110223.pdf We have 2 speakers signed up Item 1: Minutes http://assets.austintexas.gov/austincouncilforum/1F-20220804110241.pdf Item 2: UTC Update h...
- Thu Jul 21, 2022 1:14 pm
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: Gun violence
- Replies: 2
- Views: 7064
Re: Gun violence
Thank you, CM Kitchen.
I would like to cosponsor and collaborate on this resolution. I have a few ideas that may work well in an IFC of this nature given the work I've done on this topic as well. I look forward to working with you both.
Paige Ellis
I would like to cosponsor and collaborate on this resolution. I have a few ideas that may work well in an IFC of this nature given the work I've done on this topic as well. I look forward to working with you both.
Paige Ellis
- Fri Jun 24, 2022 9:37 am
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: The GRACE Act - Guarding the Right to Abortion Care for Everyone
- Replies: 8
- Views: 24903
Re: The GRACE Act - Guarding the Right to Abortion Care for Everyone
CMs Vela & Fuentes-
I am proud to cosponsor the Grace Act. I am still formulating the right words to express my dismay. Thank you for your leadership on this item and to our other colleagues who have led on abortion access legislation for Austin.
Paige Ellis
I am proud to cosponsor the Grace Act. I am still formulating the right words to express my dismay. Thank you for your leadership on this item and to our other colleagues who have led on abortion access legislation for Austin.
Paige Ellis
- Mon Jun 13, 2022 12:01 pm
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: Item #86 - Comprehensive Approach to Reducing Gun Violence
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1945
Item #86 - Comprehensive Approach to Reducing Gun Violence
Colleagues, Like many of our constituents, I struggle to make sense of the tragic number of lives taken in recent weeks due to gun violence. A series of mass shootings, including the loss of 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, lead many to fear for the security of our f...
- Thu Jun 09, 2022 10:42 am
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: item 59 - e-bikes
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3732
Re: item 59 - e-bikes
Thank you for offering these amendments, CM Fuentes. I accept Amendment #2, and I offer the following alternative language to Amendment #1 (dashes added where the change is suggested): Amend line - 74 - to include the following: 5. Incentivize the installation of e-bike charging infrastructure, - wi...
- Thu Jun 09, 2022 9:16 am
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: item 59 - e-bikes
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3732
Re: item 59 - e-bikes
MPT Alter -
Thank you for offering this amendment. I accept it as friendly and am glad you have you added as a cosponsor.
Paige Ellis
Thank you for offering this amendment. I accept it as friendly and am glad you have you added as a cosponsor.
Paige Ellis
- Tue May 03, 2022 1:13 pm
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: AFD Item
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4487
Re: AFD Item
Thank you for bringing this resolution forward, CM Kitchen.
I agree that the city must listen to the will of the voters who approved the ballot initiative. I would like to be added as a cosponsor.
Paige Ellis
I agree that the city must listen to the will of the voters who approved the ballot initiative. I would like to be added as a cosponsor.
Paige Ellis
- Fri Mar 11, 2022 3:55 pm
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: Lifeguards and Seasonal Employees IFC
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3566
Lifeguards and Seasonal Employees IFC
Colleagues, I’m bringing a resolution to the March 24th Council Agenda to help address the critical lifeguard shortage we are facing as a city. Council Members Harper-Madison, Kitchen, and Tovo are providing their input as cosponsors, and I invite others to join us. After two years of closures, our ...
- Mon Mar 07, 2022 5:31 pm
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: Transgender Youth and Family Safety Day
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2318
Re: Transgender Youth and Family Safety Day
Thank you, Mayor Adler. I plan to attend in solidarity with our Austin/Travis County LGBTQIA+ residents, visitors, and advocates.
Paige Ellis
Paige Ellis
- Mon Feb 14, 2022 4:55 pm
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: Library fines
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6844
Re: Library fines
CM Tovo, Thank you for bringing this item forward. I would like to be added as a cosponsor. Our District 8 library is well loved by our community, and I agree that fines may prevent people from accessing the books and other resources they need to further their education. I also appreciate the work C...
- Thu Feb 10, 2022 3:49 pm
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: Austin Water Special Called Request
- Replies: 13
- Views: 35954
Re: Austin Water Special Called Request
Good Afternoon, Colleagues - As mentioned in my most previous post, the public posting of the Special Called Meeting by myself and CM Harper Madison on the boil water notice will go up tomorrow. The meeting is set for Tuesday, February 15th at 9:00 am. I suggest this meeting run similarly to the Hou...
- Tue Feb 08, 2022 11:25 am
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: Austin Water Special Called Request
- Replies: 13
- Views: 35954
Re: Austin Water Special Called Request
Thank you for this perspective, CM Tovo. I have spoken with the City Attorney, and we are working toward posting the Special Called meeting to be held on Tuesday Feb 15th as we are all available on days where we have Work Sessions. This timeline will provide us an opportunity to have as much informa...
- Mon Feb 07, 2022 12:50 pm
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: Independent review of AW
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6199
Re: Independent review of AW
CM Alter -
Thank you for proposing this independent review. I would like to be added as a cosponsor.
Paige Ellis
Thank you for proposing this independent review. I would like to be added as a cosponsor.
Paige Ellis
- Sun Feb 06, 2022 12:32 pm
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: Austin Water Special Called Request
- Replies: 13
- Views: 35954
Austin Water Special Called Request
Colleagues - I have conferred with CM Harper-Madison, and we are requesting a Special Called to be scheduled as soon as possible on the subject on Austin Water infrastructure. We would like to know more about how we got under this boil water notice, and how we can prevent another one in the future. ...
- Tue Jan 25, 2022 4:13 pm
- Forum: City of Austin Council Message Board
- Topic: Council committees and intergovernmental appointments
- Replies: 11
- Views: 21744
Re: Council committees and intergovernmental appointments
I would also like to add my Intergovernmental appointments to my list: CAMPO Transportation Policy Board CAPCOG Clean Air Coalition Clean Air Force Board of Central Texas And I was previously appointed to the Texas Colorado River Floodplain Coalition, but it has since been disbanded. If it were to c...