checking in about #atxcouncil, where @austinmonitor expecting action on homestead exemptions, flood buyouts and more #atxgov June 04, 2015 10:05 AM
checking in about #atxcouncil, where @austinmonitor expecting action on homestead exemptions, flood buyouts and more #atxgov June 04, 2015 10:05 AM
should note: an unfortunate incident w a sleepy foot and a clumsy Kanin will have me tweeting from home today #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 10:05 AM
RT @JennCurington: #ATXcouncil will discuss homestead exemption changes at 6:30 p.m. today. Sounds like CM @DGarzaforD2 will make it for th June 04, 2015 10:09 AM
JennCurington "@MKanin feel better soon!"
thanks @JennCurington! June 04, 2015 10:09 AM
DanKeshet "@LillyRockwell @MKanin You know that means you have to wear the bowtie today, Lilly."
@DanKeshet @LillyRockwell necktie, but yes. June 04, 2015 10:10 AM
all access @austinmonitor subscribers can see our TipSheet for today’s #atxcouncil action here: http://t.co/DDpqKCb7xj #atxgov June 04, 2015 10:11 AM
RT @JennCurington: Taxi cab agreement talks will happen at 4 p.m. #ATXcouncil June 04, 2015 10:12 AM
latest @austinmonitor coverage of Homestead Exemption proposals is here: http://t.co/ckVXKsharJ #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 10:13 AM
latest @austinmonitor coverage of Williamson Creek buyouts is here: http://t.co/c6DzmtV4c5 #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 10:14 AM
RT @LillyRockwell: They will set a 1 p.m. time certain for the 2015 Austin Community Climate Plan. #atxcouncil June 04, 2015 10:14 AM
.@LillyRockwell sounds like we’re in for a long one… #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 10:15 AM
LillyRockwell "@MKanin Most definitely. The PIOs are working this meeting in shifts – not a good sign!"
@LillyRockwell yikes! June 04, 2015 10:16 AM
with a long day ahead, #atxcouncil still not convened. should be soon. #atxgov June 04, 2015 10:19 AM
annhudtx "@MKanin who picks the playlist? kind of cool :)"
Sorry, @annhudtx which playlist? June 04, 2015 10:23 AM
annhudtx "@MKanin who picks the playlist? kind of cool :)"
Sorry, @annhudtx which playlist? June 04, 2015 10:23 AM
annhudtx "@MKanin what they are playing on the city council live feed/channel"
@annhudtx, ah. not sure about that. maybe @bbencivengo knows? June 04, 2015 10:26 AM
RT @PointAustin: #atxcouncil Waiting on City Council to begin; a bit of a slow start this morning; all on hand but @SheriGalloD10 & @DGarza June 04, 2015 10:28 AM
Aloha_Analytics "Been some last minute maneuvering on the #ATXCouncil over the Homestead Exemption issue, seeing new yellow motions pages shuffling around."
.@Aloha_Analytics could be other stuff too, no? June 04, 2015 10:31 AM
eraycollins "@MKanin @austinmonitor It is going to be very difficult for CMs to vote against this proposal given the 2014 election public feedback."
.@eraycollins …and campaign promises, too… June 04, 2015 10:31 AM
eraycollins "@MKanin @austinmonitor I do hope CMs will vote for some better version of a proposal which I can also support.."
what do you think of the @gregoriocasar proposal, @eraycollins? June 04, 2015 10:32 AM
RT @JennCurington: It’s 31 min past the set start time of #ATXcouncil and it doesn’t look like this meeting is going to begin any time soon June 04, 2015 10:32 AM
RT @Aloha_Analytics: @MKanin could but not, watch for maybe a full 20% to pass with some new conditions. June 04, 2015 10:32 AM
Aloha_Analytics "@MKanin could but not, watch for maybe a full 20% to pass with some new conditions."
oh yeah, @Aloha_Analytics? June 04, 2015 10:33 AM
juliamontgomery "@MKanin @austinmonitor I would love to get the tip sheets auto-emailed or included via link in the 5am daily email! Possible? :)"
Lemme see! Thanks @juliamontgomery! June 04, 2015 10:40 AM
on this 1pm time certain, this seems to diminish lunch prospects? #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 10:41 AM
we’re into the pre-business stuff, item pulling, nominations, etc. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 10:45 AM
2, 3, 10, 11, 19, 20 ,21, 23, 29, 30 ,31, 32, 35, 37, 40, 42, 44, 48, 50 all pulled off #atxcouncil agenda #atxgov June 04, 2015 10:46 AM
Item 3
CX: item 3 is PPD. #atxcouncil #Atxgov June 04, 2015 10:46 AM
RT @JoClifton78704: @MayorSteveAdler wants committee nominations 8 days before Council meeting so others can check them out & object. #ATXC June 04, 2015 10:47 AM
RT @LillyRockwell: @MKanin And 16! June 04, 2015 10:47 AM
david king taking a minute to again plug Mary Ingle, Eleanor McKinney, others to codeNEXT advisory group #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 10:48 AM
.@PointAustin it was a lifelong asperation June 04, 2015 10:48 AM
@PointAustin …and much more likely than a spelling dictionary June 04, 2015 10:49 AM
RT @annhudtx: @MKanin the dropped 42 and added 16 June 04, 2015 10:49 AM
RT @annhudtx: @MKanin the dropped 42 and added 16 June 04, 2015 10:49 AM
looks like a full dais, sans @DGarzaforD2, who will return from maternity leave to participate in late homestead discussion #atxcouncil June 04, 2015 10:52 AM
#atxcouncil leaves firefighters contract on consent, so it will pass without much drama #atxgov June 04, 2015 10:52 AM
.@MayorSteveAdler taking a minute to send kind words to all parties involved in #atxgov firefighter deal #atxcouncil June 04, 2015 10:53 AM
hmmm…might order a pizza for lunch. #atxcouncil #atxgov #thoughtsduringconsentmotions June 04, 2015 10:55 AM
oh, and here is the @austinmonitor on the FF deal: http://t.co/8eXYjrLNc6 #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 10:55 AM
#atxcouncil passes consent yeas: 10 (unanimous) #atxgov June 04, 2015 10:56 AM
off the dais: 1 (@DGarzaforD2) #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 10:56 AM
yikes. #atxcouncil approved consent agenda out motion. retaking now. #atxgov June 04, 2015 10:57 AM
#atxcouncil heads to the day’s main selection of business #atxgov June 04, 2015 10:57 AM
Item 2
#atxcouncil starts w item 2 #atxgov June 04, 2015 10:58 AM
2 authorizes #atxgov incentives for foundation communities project on Slaughter lane. #atxcouncil June 04, 2015 10:59 AM
FC’s Sunshine Mathon up to argue for solar. says it would be “first of its kind in #atxgov” #atxcouncil June 04, 2015 10:59 AM
Mathon: deal allows FC to provide solar power directly to residents #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:00 AM
CM Zim wonders whether FC property is on tax rolls #atxcouncil #atxgov #zimcity June 04, 2015 11:00 AM
CM Zim also wonders about total amount of incentives awarded to FC #atxcouncil #atxgov #zimcity no direct $$ answer June 04, 2015 11:00 AM
MKanin "CM Zim also wonders about total amount of incentives awarded to FC #atxcouncil #atxgov #zimcity no direct $$ answer"
‘incentives’ should have been ‘subsidies’ June 04, 2015 11:01 AM
MPT @kathietovo moves approval #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:01 AM
CM Zim will vote against this and all like deals, citing notion that “solar pays for itself” #atxcouncil #atxgov #zimcity June 04, 2015 11:02 AM
RT @Aloha_Analytics: #ATXCouncil HS Exemption easily paid for, from expected @EllenTroxclair motion for FULL 20%:
http://t.co/1RGkQUTG0R h June 04, 2015 11:04 AM
RT @Aloha_Analytics: #ATXCouncil HS Exemption easily paid for, from expected @EllenTroxclair motion for FULL 20%:
http://t.co/1RGkQUTG0R h June 04, 2015 11:04 AM
FC solar passes: yeas: 9 #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:04 AM
nays: 1 (CM Zim) #atxcouncil #atxgov #zimcity June 04, 2015 11:05 AM
off the dais: 1 (@DGarzaforD2) #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:05 AM
Item 16
#atxcouncil next moves quickly to item 16, passes w.out discussion yeas: 9 #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:05 AM
abstain:1 (CM Zim) #atxcouncil #atxgov #zimcity June 04, 2015 11:06 AM
Item 21
#atxcouncil moves along to item 21 #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:06 AM
21 is the Williamson Creek flood zone buyout #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:07 AM
StuartHarryHersh up. quotes Dante on gates of hell, moves along to requests for amendments #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:08 AM
Hersh looking for renter protections, inclusion of a ‘one-time’ offer provision #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:09 AM
Hersh: “four years after the flood, people should not still be waiting for their first offer” #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:10 AM
David King is next on Williamson Creek buyouts. supports #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:10 AM
King adds that #atxgov shouldn’t grant any more variances in any flood plains moving forward #atxcouncil June 04, 2015 11:10 AM
King also calls for longterm strategy on flood zone properties, pitches ‘flood impact fee’ #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:11 AM
again, from today’s @austinmonitor on the Williamson Creek buyouts: http://t.co/c6DzmtV4c5 #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:12 AM
RT @PointAustin: #atxcouncil DKing suggests flood impact fee for such development; creation of flood response fund; targeted to low- and mi June 04, 2015 11:13 AM
Onion Creek flood victim Marila Shepherd up. thanks #atxcouncil for Onion Creek buyouts, wants the same for Williamson #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:13 AM
Shepherd also requests that #atxcouncil remove relocation language #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:14 AM
.@D5Kitchen will ask staff to explain language shepherd is referring to #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:15 AM
s. austin resident up now, thanking #atxcouncil for Williamson Creek buyout, urges approval #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:16 AM
s. austin resident up now, thanking #atxcouncil for Williamson Creek buyout, urges approval #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:16 AM
RT @PointAustin: #atxcouncil WCreek resident supports buyout, should match Onion Creek; another resident reports fplain is new; now repeate June 04, 2015 11:17 AM
next speaker: “we’ve been under a cloud…i don’t want to hand this problem off to another family” #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:20 AM
speakers end, #atxcouncil set to hear from #atxgov staff June 04, 2015 11:21 AM
staff set to offer amendments they say would follow relocation practices, onion creek options. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:21 AM
so, #atxgov staff offers a spread of relocation options. one would be the same as Onion Creek, the others less robust. #atxcouncil June 04, 2015 11:23 AM
RT @PointAustin: #atxcouncil City atty for WCreek project at lectern; summarizes current policy choices on relocation; @SheriGalloD10 quest June 04, 2015 11:27 AM
.@SheriGalloD10 looking for #atxgov-wide flooding policy, hints it may be tough to vote for piecemeal #atxcouncil June 04, 2015 11:27 AM
.@SheriGalloD10: 8 properites (6 in 14, 2 in 15) bought properties in buyout, post-flood #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:28 AM
.@SheriGalloD10 worried more like that could be on the way w.out deeper policy. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:29 AM
.@lizpagano does it sound to you like @SheriGalloD10 is getting mad at staff for not writing #atxcouncil policy? #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:30 AM
.@SheriGalloD10: “doing this without…having a policy in place” is concerning #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:31 AM
RT @lizpagano: @MKanin @SheriGalloD10 Yes, that is what is sounds like to me. Which is worrying. June 04, 2015 11:31 AM
.@D5Kitchen suggests that task force she’s pitching could solve some @SheriGalloD10 concerns. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:32 AM
still sounds like @D5Kitchen will support today’s proposal. residents, she says, “been waiting for a long time” #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:33 AM
.@D5Kitchen also expresses concerns over post-flood property buys. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:33 AM
#atxgov staff defending buyout criteria, noting that all flood-prone properties included #atxcouncil June 04, 2015 11:34 AM
still, #atxgov staff adds that they “don’t have confirmation” that all homes had flooded. #atxcouncil June 04, 2015 11:34 AM
.@SheriGalloD10 reiterates her opposition to buyouts. was surprised to hear that some props were not flooded. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:36 AM
.@SheriGalloD10 doesn’t think #atxgov has full picture, also wants staff to come back with a potential overarching policy #atxcouncil June 04, 2015 11:36 AM
.@SheriGalloD10 doesn’t think #atxgov has full picture, also wants staff to come back with a potential overarching policy #atxcouncil June 04, 2015 11:36 AM
#atxgov staff notes that there is a history of flooding in area. #atxcouncil June 04, 2015 11:38 AM
CM Zim into math on total costs of all buyouts, says its $424m+ #atxcouncil #atxgov #zimcity #aggiemath June 04, 2015 11:39 AM
CM Zim wonders about any potential cost limits on onion creek-like buyouts. #atxcouncil #atxgov #zimcity June 04, 2015 11:39 AM
#atxgov staff: we should be able to do it w $17m #atxcouncil June 04, 2015 11:39 AM
still, CM Zim: so, it’s up to the market. #atxgov staff: yup. #atxcouncil #zimcity June 04, 2015 11:40 AM
CM Zim: into questions of #atxgov liability on buyouts. could city be responsible for future flooding w future dev? #atxcouncil #zimcity June 04, 2015 11:41 AM
.@EllenforAustin also concerned along same lines as @SheriGalloD10, CM Zim #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:41 AM
.@D5Kitchen wonders if #atxcouncil could pass buyout that address most needy homes first #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:42 AM
#atxgov on @D5Kitchen question: yes. also, they have exhausted all options on what is before #atxcouncil (so they are the most critical) June 04, 2015 11:43 AM
basically, says #atxgov staff: we’ve already done that… #atxcouncil June 04, 2015 11:43 AM
RT @eraycollins: @MKanin @D5Kitchen One of my former coworkers has “been waiting for a long time.” June 04, 2015 11:43 AM
.@PoolforAustin will make a motion for approval. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:44 AM
.@PoolforAustin also wonders whether ’14, ’15 homebuyers knew they were buying in the flood plain. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:45 AM
.@PoolforAustin moves approval of the Onion Creek-like buyout (option 1) #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:46 AM
.@MayorSteveAdler also sounds like he’ll back task force #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:48 AM
CM Zim offers amendment to cut out homebuyers in Williamson Creek who bought after the ’13 floods #atxcoucnil #atxgov #zimcity June 04, 2015 11:49 AM
CM Zim gets a second on amendment from @oraatx1 #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:49 AM
.@Oraatx1: “i’m not committed to people who moved in” after floods. thinks buyers moved in with “eyes…open” #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:50 AM
.@Oraatx1: “i’m not committed to people who moved in” after floods. thinks buyers moved in with “eyes…open” #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:50 AM
.@d3forpio also sounds worried about folks who moved in post-13 flood. will support CM Zim amendment. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:51 AM
MPT @kathietovo on CM Zim amendment. “if our intent is to get people out of harms way, we are not going to achieve that” #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:53 AM
MPT @kathietovo asks staff for rationale for including post-flood buyers #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:53 AM
#atxgov says previous #atxcouncil intent was to include all buyers. reminds dais that program is optional. will result in checkerboard June 04, 2015 11:54 AM
MPT @kathietovo restates question as #atxgov staff wanders. still, not getting any more clear, i don’t think. #atxcouncil June 04, 2015 11:56 AM
so, MPT @kathietovo does it herself: concerns if all flood-prone properties are not included #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:57 AM
.@PoolforAustin asks #atxgov staff what happens when homes are purchased. answer: they are boarded-up, checked for asbestos #atxcouncil June 04, 2015 11:58 AM
.@PoolforAustin against CM Zim amendment, too #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:58 AM
.@oraatx1 now appears unready to vote on buyouts at all. wonders about owner-renter ratio, amount of flood-prone props #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:59 AM
RT @PointAustin: #atxcouncil @kathietovo continues colloquy on effect of amdt; @PoolforAustin asks post-buyout–demolished;opposes amdt;@Or June 04, 2015 11:59 AM
.@MayorSteveAdler offering further limits to buyouts. wants to limit to properties that actually flooded. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 12:01 PM
…at least this time. wants to move forward this time, come back for more buyouts later #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 12:02 PM
.@GregorioCasar against amendments. notes “real risk” to all homes in area (implying to first responders, too) #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 12:03 PM
CM Zim: “We’ve” created “predatory market” n flood zone. suggests investors buying prop to make “big fat rents” #atxcouncil #atxgov #zimcity June 04, 2015 12:05 PM
.@MayorSteveAdler calls on #atxgov to come back “quickly” to add those left out in amends quickly if need be #atxcouncil June 04, 2015 12:06 PM
#atxcouncil now trying to zero in on costs of buyouts w amendments. #atxgov June 04, 2015 12:07 PM
amendments leave out, says staff, 8-10 homes #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 12:08 PM
LillyRockwell "Looks like (maybe) a tie vote on whether to restrict Williamson Creek buyouts to only ppl who owned at that time and flooded. #atxcouncil"
@LillyRockwell i count for against amendments? i think @d3forpio is for… June 04, 2015 12:09 PM
#atxcouncil now trying to figure out what the definition of a flooded property is. @D5Kitchen wants #atxgov to define June 04, 2015 12:10 PM
#atxcouncil now trying to figure out what the definition of a flooded property is. @D5Kitchen wants #atxgov to define June 04, 2015 12:10 PM
LillyRockwell "@MKanin @d3forpio Against amendment is Casar, pool, Tovo, Kitchen, Houston. (I think?)"
@LillyRockwell but houston doesn’t want to vote for any of it? i think she sounded pro amendment if it passes? anyway, we’ll see soon enough June 04, 2015 12:11 PM
MPT @kathietovo wonders what sort of evidence homeowners could bring to #atxgov to prove flooding #atxcouncil June 04, 2015 12:12 PM
LillyRockwell "@MKanin Usually at this point they vote for second reading on the whole shebang."
@LillyRockwell TRUTH June 04, 2015 12:13 PM
MPT @kathietovo also looking for review/appeal process on homes left out #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 12:13 PM
#atxgov staff looking for some clarity on what, exactly, #atxcouncil means by flooded properties. getting some. not much. June 04, 2015 12:14 PM
amendments pass. yeas: 7 #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 12:15 PM
nays: 3 (@kathietovo @GregorioCasar @PoolforAustin) #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 12:15 PM
cx: that was for including the @MayorSteveAdler amendment to the CM Zim amendment #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 12:16 PM
#atxcouncil now getting set to vote on amendments as packaged #atxgov June 04, 2015 12:16 PM
amendment passes, same vote yeas: 7 #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 12:16 PM
nays: 3 (@kathietovo, @PoolforAustin, @GregorioCasar) #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 12:17 PM
MPT @kathietovo now looking to formalize appeals for homes left out of buyout #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 12:17 PM
LillyRockwell "@MKanin Hah, I’m terrible at counting votes."
@LillyRockwell these folks don’t make it easy… June 04, 2015 12:18 PM
CM Zim worries that MPT @kathietovo amendment will extend appeals to all flood homes. #atxcouncil #atxgov #zimcity June 04, 2015 12:19 PM
#atxgov staff says MPT @kathietovo amendment limits to only those included in original item #atxcouncil June 04, 2015 12:19 PM
.@SheriGalloD10 now asking staff how long it’ll take them to come back with #atxgov-wide policy on flood homes #atxcouncil June 04, 2015 12:20 PM
#atxgov staff reports that there is a framework for policy, but they need #atxcouncil direction on how to fill-in June 04, 2015 12:20 PM
.@D5Kitchen says she is “reluctant” to vote on overall policy until task force weighs in #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 12:21 PM
.@EllenforAustin wants #atxgov staff to make a very good argument for purchasing flood properties that haven’t flooded #atxcouncil June 04, 2015 12:23 PM
.@EllenforAustin wants #atxgov staff to make a very good argument for purchasing flood properties that haven’t flooded #atxcouncil June 04, 2015 12:23 PM
.@kathietovo amendment passes yeas: 10 (unanimous) #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 12:23 PM
.@GregorioCasar moves to not check immigration status to the extent allowed by law #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 12:24 PM
CM Zim looking for what the @GregorioCasar amendment might mean. #atxcouncil #atxgov #zimcity June 04, 2015 12:24 PM
.@GregorioCasar: #atxgov would be mirroring fed buyout procedure. also underscores right for all to live safely #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 12:25 PM
Carolzilla1 "@LillyRockwell @MKanin Did they remove some of the 63 from the proposal? It sounded like they weren’t sure which ones would be excluded?"
@Carolzilla1 @LillyRockwell they did. June 04, 2015 12:25 PM
CM Zim suggests that @GregorioCasar motion is asking for an exception. #atxcouncil #atxgov #zimcity June 04, 2015 12:27 PM
.@EllenforAustin suggest that @GregorioCasar may violate federal law, wants more info #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 12:29 PM
.@MayorSteveAdler says he’s comfortable w @GregorioCasar given language of res #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 12:30 PM
.@GregorioCasar status amendment passes yeas: 7 #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 12:30 PM
nays: 3 (@EllenforAustin, CM Zim, @SheriGalloD10) #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 12:31 PM
.@GregorioCasar asks what relocation benefit would be for renters. #atxgov staff: up to $7200 plus moving expenses #atxcouncil June 04, 2015 12:31 PM
.@GregorioCasar concerned landlords not participating in buyout & “continuing to move people into dangerous areas” #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 12:33 PM
.@SheriGalloD10 backing up to pick up cost differential between options (option 1 is the option on table now) #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 12:34 PM
.@SheriGalloD10 trying to get straight dollar numbers. staff not ready w those. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 12:35 PM
but…as @SheriGalloD10 gets out of staff: the $17m covers opt 1 #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 12:35 PM
williamson creek buyouts pass yeas: 10 (unanimous) #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 12:36 PM
#atxcouncil heads to cit com. i head to order a pizza. #atxgov June 04, 2015 12:36 PM
.@D5Kitchen wants to understand plan for day. calls for lunch, dinner breaks #atxcouncil #atxgov seconded here!! June 04, 2015 12:37 PM
CM Zim pitches 30 minute lunch, dinner breaks #atxcouncil #atxgov #zimcity June 04, 2015 12:38 PM
CM Zim pitches 30 minute lunch, dinner breaks #atxcouncil #atxgov #zimcity June 04, 2015 12:38 PM
.@MayorSteveAdler says ok #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 12:38 PM
sounds, however, like #atxcouncil will hear an AISD item (57) before lunch. #atxgov June 04, 2015 12:38 PM
Item 57
#atxcouncil moves from cit com to take up item 57. #atxgov June 04, 2015 01:13 PM
57 is the AISD school bus camera item #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 01:13 PM
MPT @kathietovo looking for one of her colleagues to lay out committee action on proposal. not easily forthcoming. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 01:14 PM
#atxcouncil Public Safety committee chair CM Zim voted against new regs. vice chair @GregorioCasar wasnot there #atxcouncil #atxgov #zimcity June 04, 2015 01:15 PM
57 would add legal language that would create civil offense to allow for cameras on school buses #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 01:16 PM
.@Oraatx1 notes there are some concerns here over due process w new regs. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 01:16 PM
Dallas County school transport mgr here to support new law. #atxcouncil #aTxgov June 04, 2015 01:17 PM
RT @AndraCLim: CM Pool says no fiscal impact, AISD would adjudicate tickets that would be issued for offense of passing a school bus #atxco June 04, 2015 01:17 PM
speaker into ops around how tickets are delivered. notes that “certified peace officer” reviews potential tickets. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 01:20 PM
speaker says bus “stop arms” aren’t enough in today’s world–says DalCo program has been successful #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 01:21 PM
DalCo rep has mentioned ‘no cost,’ ‘peace officer’ repeatedly as part of his statement. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 01:22 PM
CM Zim suggests that “more and more” tix have been challenged and that dismissal rate is up north of 70% #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 01:23 PM
DalCo rep says those numbers aren’t accurate. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 01:24 PM
CM Zim: so technical problems have been resolved. DalCo rep: yup. #atxcouncil #atxgov #zimcity June 04, 2015 01:24 PM
CM Zim will still vote against bus cams. suggests it will get #atxgov addicted to dough from citations. #atxcouncil June 04, 2015 01:25 PM
unclear if speaker is a rep for Dallas County or for a vendor who’d like to work w AISD #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 01:26 PM
.@oraatx1 sees CM Zim concerns, but says this is an AISD call, all #atxcouncil is doing is creating the room for program #atxgov June 04, 2015 01:27 PM
.@oraatx1 sees CM Zim concerns, but says this is an AISD call, all #atxcouncil is doing is creating the room for program #atxgov June 04, 2015 01:27 PM
.@oraatx1: “it’s not about money” it’s about setting up the room for AISD to operate. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 01:27 PM
.@d3forpio moves approval of penalty for bus camera operation. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 01:29 PM
.@GregorioCasar wants to table item in order to get all #atxcouncil members on dais (not enough to pass on 3 reads) #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 01:30 PM
AISD rep now doing his best to distance AISD from vendor, DalCo schools #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 01:31 PM
AISD rep: “this absolutely is about child safety” #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 01:31 PM
AISD rep on due process questions: just wants law to be followed, will ensure appeals process #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 01:32 PM
AISD rep also notes that fine $$ will supplement classroom revenues, but will dwindle over time. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 01:33 PM
camera ord passes. yeas: 8 #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 01:34 PM
nays: 1 (CM Zim) #atxcouncil #atxgov #zimcity June 04, 2015 01:34 PM
off the dais: 2 (@MayorSteveAdler & @DGarzaforD2) #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 01:34 PM
#atxcouncil now heads to exec session, and its lunch #atxgov June 04, 2015 01:35 PM
For the record, #atxcouncil believes it will be in exec for roughly 45 mins. Exec started about 7 mins ago. #atxgov June 04, 2015 01:43 PM
Aloha_Analytics "CM Zim: Technical problems have been resolved? DalCo rep: yup. @MKanin No. http://t.co/nA6VtPANgd via @NBCDFWScott"
@Aloha_Analytics @NBCDFWScott i think the rep was suggesting that the data used in that report was dated June 04, 2015 02:15 PM
a bit of stirring on the dais. #atxcouncil looks set to return. #atxgov June 04, 2015 02:26 PM
RT @Aloha_Analytics: Au contraire @MKanin speaker…says DalCo program has been successful #atxcouncil #atxgov http://t.co/nA6VtPANgd via @ June 04, 2015 02:27 PM
MKanin "a bit of stirring on the dais. #atxcouncil looks set to return. #atxgov"
nevermind. not much stirring at all, really. June 04, 2015 02:28 PM
Aloha_Analytics "@MKanin so was occupied with something else, was that only first reading, or all three readings?"
@Aloha_Analytics all three, i believe June 04, 2015 02:38 PM
#atxcouncil remains in executive session #atxgov June 04, 2015 02:47 PM
CM Zim & trademark hat emerged for a second, could be sign of #atxcouncil return? June 04, 2015 02:55 PM
CM Zim & trademark hat emerged for a second, could be sign of #atxcouncil return? June 04, 2015 02:55 PM
#atxcouncil remains in executive session. June 04, 2015 03:16 PM
#atxcouncil now looking set to return #atxgov June 04, 2015 03:23 PM
#atxcouncil returns from exec discussion of appraisal appeal #atxgov June 04, 2015 03:33 PM
Item 20
#atxcouncil moves along to item 20 #atxgov June 04, 2015 03:33 PM
20 is the UT Skybridge #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 03:34 PM
bridge connects nee Belo Center to rest of campus over Dean Keaton #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 03:35 PM
.@oraatx1 concerned about safety of high bridge for young folks #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 03:35 PM
bridge rep: “we feel the bridge has been designed appropriately” #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 03:36 PM
20 passes. yeas: 9 #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 03:36 PM
nays: 1 (@oraatx1) #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 03:36 PM
off the dais: 1 (@DGarzaforD2) #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 03:36 PM
Item 44
#atxcouncil moves along to item 44 #atxgov June 04, 2015 03:37 PM
44 is the flood mitigation task force. associated with buyouts passed earlier today. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 03:37 PM
.@D5Kitchen: “time for a community conversation…to address what we should be doing” w floods #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 03:38 PM
task force would have wide purview: flood response, mitigation, dollars all included #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 03:39 PM
StuartHarryHersh up calls for code comp, dev, nh housing reps to be included on panel #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 03:40 PM
David King up. suggests task force work should “help inform our codeNEXT process” #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 03:43 PM
speakers conclude on task force. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 03:50 PM
.@MayorSteveAdler supports task force creation. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 03:51 PM
.@MayorSteveAdler supports task force creation. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 03:51 PM
still, @MayorSteveAdler hopes that he doesn’t see too many resolutions “like this” #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 03:52 PM
task force passes. yeas: 9 #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 03:52 PM
abstain: 1 (CM Zim) #atxcouncil #atxgov #zimcity June 04, 2015 03:52 PM
off the dais: 1 (@DGarzaforD2) #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 03:53 PM
Item 48
#atxcouncil moves along to item 48 #atxgov June 04, 2015 03:53 PM
48 is the community climate plan. 17 speakers, all for res signed up to speak #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 03:54 PM
ah. turns out that this item has been heard in committee. limits speakers to 4 a side, 2 mins a piece #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 03:54 PM
part of the plan calls on #atxgov to hit a net-zero greenhouse gas emission by 2050 goal #atxcouncil June 04, 2015 03:56 PM
#atxgov chief sustainability officer Lucia Athens up to layout plan #atxcouncil June 04, 2015 03:57 PM
if approved #atxgov staff would lay out implementation for climate action plan #atxcouncil June 04, 2015 04:00 PM
Athens appears to nod at ambition of plan, notes that a journey begins w a step. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 04:02 PM
.@PoolforAustin looking for financial impact of plan in upcoming budget year. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 04:02 PM
RT @AndraCLim: City official says no significant budget impact for immediate recommendations in climate plan #atxcouncil June 04, 2015 04:03 PM
more cost details will come after 6 month assessment #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 04:03 PM
uh. CM Zim appears to have just nailed former ACM Snipes w ‘behavior change’ joke associated w climate plan. #atxcouncil #atxgov #zimcity June 04, 2015 04:05 PM
CM Zim also trying to get in on costs #atxcouncil #atxgov #zimcity June 04, 2015 04:06 PM
RT @AndraCLim: City official tells CM Zimmerman a plan outlining costs of implementing the community climate plan is to come #atxcouncil June 04, 2015 04:06 PM
.@oraatx1 on public engagement. suggests that not all of the community was involved in survey, specifically under-reaped #atxcouncil #ATxgov June 04, 2015 04:08 PM
MKanin ".@oraatx1 on public engagement. suggests that not all of the community was involved in survey, specifically under-reaped #atxcouncil #ATxgov"
under-repped June 04, 2015 04:08 PM
MKanin ".@oraatx1 on public engagement. suggests that not all of the community was involved in survey, specifically under-reaped #atxcouncil #ATxgov"
under-repped June 04, 2015 04:08 PM
.@oraatx1 says #atxgov did not get out to af-am community, viet-am community on climate proposal #atxcouncil #Atxgov June 04, 2015 04:09 PM
#atxgov now into details on public input. got 300-400 responses. says 6 day focus on communities not repped. #atxcouncil June 04, 2015 04:10 PM
.@oraatx1 wants the number of af-am participants on climate input #atxcouncil #atxgov staff will reply later June 04, 2015 04:11 PM
RT @AndraCLim: Responding to CM Gallo, city official says climate plan focuses more on “incentives” than “mandates” for businesses #atxcoun June 04, 2015 04:13 PM
.@SheriGalloD10 very careful to underscore that any business-directed mandates in plan come back before #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 04:13 PM
CM Zim brings up biomass plant, suggests that new plan could lead to similar result #atxcouncil #atxgov #zimcity June 04, 2015 04:14 PM
CM Zim doesn’t believe what he casts as #atxgov staff attempt to say that plan saves $$ #atxcouncil #atxgov #zimcity June 04, 2015 04:15 PM
Athens suggests that energy cost drops would bring residential rate drops #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 04:15 PM
#atxcouncil moves along to citcom on climate plan #atxgov June 04, 2015 04:16 PM
Dale Beulah up first. suggests that #atxgov needs to catch up to other munis in terms of climate protection #atxcouncil June 04, 2015 04:17 PM
.@PublicCitizenTX’s Kaiba White up. “the longer we wait…the worse these conditions will become” #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 04:19 PM
White suggests that items in plan will have reach beyond climate improvement (economy, for example) #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 04:20 PM
Climate Buddies co-founder also supports, says AE offers #atxgov opportunity #atxcouncil June 04, 2015 04:23 PM
.@sierraclub’s Al Armendariz up. says plan is a good piece of policy work. notes #atxgov buy-in #atxcouncil June 04, 2015 04:24 PM
#atxcouncil now hears from those against plan. #atxgov June 04, 2015 04:25 PM
Bruce Milton, engineer, up. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 04:26 PM
Milton references his own extensive experience. expressing vague notions that best climate science isn’t in plan. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 04:27 PM
Scott Johnson up. speaking against plan. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 04:28 PM
looking for improvements on education, outreach on climate issues #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 04:30 PM
looking for improvements on education, outreach on climate issues #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 04:30 PM
.@PoolforAustin asks johnson if he’s against plan, or just wants more stuff in there #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 04:32 PM
johnson signed up against plan. seems frustrated that he wasn’t included in process. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 04:32 PM
CM Zim goes back to biomass: “I’m still alleging that the (08) climate plan” responsible for biomass plant. #atxcouncil #atxgov #zimcity June 04, 2015 04:34 PM
.@d3forpio nails staff on language in plan that suggests that second-hand purchases would help folks in central #atxgov #atxcouncil June 04, 2015 04:38 PM
CM Zim STILL hammering on biomass plant. predicts that plan will drive electricty prices up #atxcouncil #atxgov #zimcity June 04, 2015 04:39 PM
.@MayorSteveAdler reminds all that an #atxcouncil did in fact approve bio mass plant #atxgov. will vote for plan June 04, 2015 04:40 PM
48 passes yeas: 8 #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 04:42 PM
nays: 2 (CM Zim, @EllenforAustin) #atxcouncil #atxgov #zimcity June 04, 2015 04:42 PM
off the dais: 1 (@DGarzaforD2) #atxcouncil #Atxgov June 04, 2015 04:42 PM
Item 11
#atxcouncil moves along to item 11 #Atxgov June 04, 2015 04:44 PM
11 is a purchasing item pulled by CM Zim #atxcouncil #atxgov #zimcity June 04, 2015 04:45 PM
CM Zim wants to know where the money comes from here. #atxcouncil #atxgov #zimcity June 04, 2015 04:45 PM
11 is for $4m for design for Crescent track cooling facility. #atxcouncil #atxgov AE June 04, 2015 04:46 PM
CM looking to find exact budget line for item. #Atxcouncil #atxgov #zimcity June 04, 2015 04:47 PM
CM Zim wants to know how long AE has been in chilled water business. #atxgov staff says 15 yrs #atxcouncil #zimcity June 04, 2015 04:47 PM
#atxcouncil approves 11 yeas: 8 (unanimous) #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 04:49 PM
Item 56
#atxcouncil moves along to item 56. 56 is interlocal w Williamson County for widening of Neenah Ave #atxgov June 04, 2015 04:50 PM
MPT @kathietovo urges #atxgov to work w neighbors. #atxcouncil June 04, 2015 04:50 PM
.@SheriGalloD10 looking at how much it’ll cost. $4500 worth of fee waivers, it seems #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 04:51 PM
.@SheriGalloD10 looking at how much it’ll cost. $4500 worth of fee waivers, it seems #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 04:51 PM
56 passes yeas: 9 (unanimous) #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 04:51 PM
Item 58
#atxcouncil moves along to item 58. 58 reimburses century land holdings for costs on Pearson Place wastewater project #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 04:52 PM
ups total cost to no more than $2.78m #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 04:53 PM
58 passes yeas: 9 (unanimous) #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 04:53 PM
Item 62
#atxcouncil moves along to item 62. 62 expands downtown PID #atxgov June 04, 2015 04:54 PM
62 passes yeas: 9 (unanimous) #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 04:54 PM
oops: 1 abstain on 62: CM Zim #atxcouncil #atxgov #zimcity June 04, 2015 04:55 PM
Item 64
#atxcouncil moves along to item 64. 64 amends restricted parking area map to west balcones & Southeast combines regions #atxgov June 04, 2015 04:56 PM
that’s highland park west balcones here. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 04:58 PM
64 passes yeas: 10 (unanimous) #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 04:59 PM
Item 51
#atxcouncil moves along to item 51. 51 would establish homestead preservation districts. brought by @d3forpio. #atxgov June 04, 2015 05:00 PM
RT @AndraCLim: Legislation for homestead preservation districts first introduced in 2005 by @EddieforTexas, @d3forpio says #atxcouncil June 04, 2015 05:00 PM
potential districts include portions of #atxgov just east of 35, both north and south of the river. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 05:02 PM
.@MayorSteveAdler running through list of homestead preservation district speakers. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 05:03 PM
Charles Cloutman (sp?) w home repair org says homestead pres would allow folks to remain in their homes “age in place” #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 05:04 PM
Gavino Fernandez w el concilio, fomer LULAC 12 pres up. expresses his concerns. casts land bank as gov’t seizure #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 05:05 PM
for the record, #TravCO Pct 1 Commish Davis shares Fernandez’ concerns. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 05:06 PM
Fernandez adds districts may be dated. @oraatx1 also suggested this is the case on last week’s @austinmonitor radio #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 05:08 PM
.@d3forpio fires back at Fernandez. says only one part of homestead pres district would be in use here. no land bank. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 05:11 PM
.@d3forpio fires back at Fernandez. says only one part of homestead pres district would be in use here. no land bank. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 05:11 PM
RT @Grace_Heinrich: .@MKanin also the @UTAustin engineering buildings already have something like this… and I dont think theres been any June 04, 2015 05:12 PM
RT @Grace_Heinrich: .@MKanin would have loved that when I was at @UTAustin. Super glad to see it pass as part of Moody College of Comm chan June 04, 2015 05:12 PM
.@Oraatx1 looking for boundaries of homestead preservation district. #atxgov: established district, plus more #atxcouncil June 04, 2015 05:13 PM
RT @AndraCLim: City official: Newly created homestead preservation districts would be in East and North Austin, districts 1,3,4,9 #atxcounc June 04, 2015 05:19 PM
RT @AndraCLim: .@MayorSteveAdler amendment asks staff to look at using ‘planning tool’ (inclusionary zoning?) in homestead preservation dis June 04, 2015 05:19 PM
.@SheriGalloD10 asking staff whether homestead pres districts include whole census tracks #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 05:20 PM
#atxgov staff notes that formal establishment of homestead pres districts would have to come back to #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 05:22 PM
CM Zim not ready to vote on homestead pres item, given complexity #atxcouncil #atxgov #zimcity June 04, 2015 05:23 PM
RT @AndraCLim: City official says TBD is how funds raised through homestead preservation district could be used #atxcouncil June 04, 2015 05:26 PM
CM Zim takes issue w TIF. says base presumption that property value growth owed to TIF program/policy #atxcouncil #atxgov #zimcity June 04, 2015 05:28 PM
.@MayorSteveAdler winding up to support homestead pres resolution. #atxcouncil #atxgov casts approach 2 affordability as finding right tools June 04, 2015 05:30 PM
.@MayorSteveAdler “we need to use every tool we can” #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 05:31 PM
51 passes. yeas: 9 #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 05:31 PM
nays: 1 (CM Zim) #atxcouncil #atxgov #zimcity June 04, 2015 05:31 PM
#atxcouncil has 17 items left as it approaches the 5:30 break #atxgov June 04, 2015 05:32 PM
seems @MayorSteveAdler will take a handful of quick items, then move along to cab franchise items #atxgov June 04, 2015 05:32 PM
.@MayorSteveAdler says #atxcouncil will be back at 6:15pm #atxgov June 04, 2015 05:33 PM
BradySanJacinto "@MKanin I think that was regarding no parking on your front lawn. (?) Not all areas had opted in, as I understood."
@BradySanJacinto that’s right June 04, 2015 06:04 PM
#atxcouncil looks set to return from proclamations #atxgov June 04, 2015 06:18 PM
#atxcouncil looks set to return from proclamations #atxgov June 04, 2015 06:18 PM
#atxcouncil returns and will take up items 51, 52, 53, 54, 55 #atxgov June 04, 2015 06:33 PM
these are the cab franchise ordinances. @D5Kitchen is introducing the items #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 06:34 PM
.@austinmonitor latest on all this is here, courtesy of @tylercwhitson: http://t.co/Sh1L3pvKKd #atxcouncil #ATxgov June 04, 2015 06:35 PM
because this is an item thats been discussed in committee, #atxcouncil will hear 8 speakers, four a side. limited to 2 mins each #atxgov June 04, 2015 06:37 PM
Dave Passmore is up first. #Atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 06:42 PM
Passmore reps Taxi drivers assn #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 06:43 PM
Passmore: against allocation of permits to franchises. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 06:44 PM
Passmore: Austin Cab hasn’t turned in required data. suggests that #atxcouncil is ready to reward firm for not living up to #atxgov code June 04, 2015 06:44 PM
.@GregorioCasar asks if Passmore has any concerns about Lonestar. Passmore: not opposed to 20-30 permits there #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 06:46 PM
Yellow Cab’s Ed Kargbo up. brought legal representation in the form of H-B’s Jerry Harris. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 06:50 PM
Kargbo supports much of what’s in front of #atxcouncil. opposes lease caps on company car leases. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 06:51 PM
and @MayorSteveAdler issues his first call for decorum, as cab drivers boo Kargbo. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 06:52 PM
.@D5Kitchen asks Kargbo if Yellow Cab wants 50 more permits. Kargbo: not now, but maybe in future. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 06:53 PM
in response to addtl permit question, Kargbo says Yellow Cab is worried about the market. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 06:53 PM
when asked, by MPT @kathietovo, Kargbo says leases have gone up by $45 since 2003. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 06:54 PM
CM Zim asks Kargbo if that includes all fees. Kargbo says for leasing, not other (what he calls) opt’l services #atxcouncil #atxgov #zimcity June 04, 2015 06:55 PM
Austin Cab driver up now. says Austin Cab called him out for speaking in front of #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 06:56 PM
driver cites retaliation by Austin Cab for his speaking to #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 06:56 PM
Lodestar cab mgmt rep up. says there is no proof that data has been turned in improperly. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 06:58 PM
Lodestar cab mgmt rep up. says there is no proof that data has been turned in improperly. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 06:58 PM
n/m, this is an Austin Cab rep. CX! #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 06:59 PM
says that potential bullying of driver is not a company policy, apologizes. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 07:00 PM
also says other issues surrounding cab franchises arent cooked, and that they shouldn’t hold up new franchise permits. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 07:01 PM
MPT @kathietovo asks Austin cab how much lease fees have increased. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 07:01 PM
austin cab rep says it’s gone up $15, but not over what period. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 07:02 PM
Austin Cab rep suggests #atxgov staff shouldn’t set fees, notes that an increase to Yellow Cab leases would hurt drivers #atxcouncil #Atxgov June 04, 2015 07:03 PM
Bijou Mathew up. reps union. arguing for lease caps. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 07:03 PM
Matthew opposes provision that would force all drivers to pick up closest fare. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 07:04 PM
Matthew cites example of being stuck on elevated highway, unable to get to fare on surface road. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 07:05 PM
Matthew also doesn’t want any more Yellow Cab permits. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 07:05 PM
adds that Kargbo description of fees is inaccurate, insists hidden fees exist. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 07:06 PM
…and that subcontractors control a sizable portion of the local cab industry…#atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 07:06 PM
Solomon Kassa w Lonestar Cab up. #atxcouncil #atxgov supports mobility committee recs. June 04, 2015 07:07 PM
MPT @kathietovo asks Kassa same question on lease fees. Kassa says leasing fee has remained constant over seven years #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 07:09 PM
drivers appear to dispute Kassa; Kassa backs up a bit, says Lonestar offered promotional $200 lease, went up to $250 #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 07:10 PM
Austin Interfaith reps up to support drivers positions on coop, lease caps #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 07:12 PM
.@SheriGalloD10 wonders if drivers allowed 2 hold chauffeur’s license would incent drivers to move 2 other company #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 07:16 PM
.@GregorioCasar notes that mass movement of drivers appears unlikely #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 07:18 PM
.@SheriGalloD10: trying to not overburden cab cos w regs, but allow drivers to move easily, when necessary #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 07:20 PM
.@SheriGalloD10: trying to not overburden cab cos w regs, but allow drivers to move easily, when necessary #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 07:20 PM
ADAPT’s Jennifer McPhail says GPS requirement is critical to disability community. “right now we’re not being picked up” #atxcouncil #aTxgov June 04, 2015 07:21 PM
McPhail calls for #atxcouncil to include GPS req on every taxi cab. #atxgov June 04, 2015 07:23 PM
.@GregorioCasar floats idea that would have disability community declare status to qualify for GPS req #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 07:25 PM
RT @tylercwhitson: CM Delia Garza joins Council at City Hall June 04, 2015 07:25 PM
tylercwhitson "CM Delia Garza joins Council at City Hall"
don’t forget yr #atxcouncil hashtag, @tylercwhitson June 04, 2015 07:25 PM
word, per @tylercwhitson, is that @DGarzaforD2 has arrived on the dais #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 07:26 PM
tylercwhitson "@MKanin Will do, still learning!"
@tylercwhitson yr doing great! June 04, 2015 07:26 PM
CM Zim says he “just can’t buy” ADAPT claims of discrimination. #atxcouncil #atxgov #zimcity June 04, 2015 07:28 PM
.@D5Kitchen ready to move. wants to go ahead w code amendments, then franchise agreements. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 07:29 PM
.@D5Kitchen move approval of 55, the cab-related code changes. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 07:30 PM
looks like #atxcouncil will tackle lease caps first. #atxgov June 04, 2015 07:31 PM
MPT @kathietovo noting difficulty of sussing out truth in claims about cab industry in #atxgov #atxcouncil June 04, 2015 07:32 PM
under @kathietovo lease caps proposal, fees would be set, reviewed annually. come w allowable increase #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 07:33 PM
MPT @kathietovo proposaal would also offer dispute resolution process. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 07:34 PM
.@D5Kitchen not enamored w MPT @kathietovo pitch to have #atxgov weigh in on allowable reasons for driver termination #atxcouncil June 04, 2015 07:39 PM
MPT @kathietovo wants to prevent vagaries about termination language #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 07:40 PM
.@MayorSteveAdler pulling back on big picture, noting shifting transpo for hire landscape #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 07:41 PM
.@MayorSteveAdler also supports more permits, driver permit holding, driver coop. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 07:41 PM
.@MayorSteveAdler also wants to see some procedure on contracts, but still nervous about #atxgov getting involved #atxcouncil June 04, 2015 07:42 PM
.@MayorSteveAdler also wants to see some procedure on contracts, but still nervous about #atxgov getting involved #atxcouncil June 04, 2015 07:42 PM
CM Zim: didn’t see cab franchise issue coming, would rather have worked on road congestion in mobility comm #atxcouncil #atxgov #zimcity June 04, 2015 07:46 PM
CM Zim doesn’t think #atxgov should get involved in nitty-gritty of cab policy. wants coop to deal with it #atxcouncil June 04, 2015 07:46 PM
CM Zim also notes he doesn’t have time to work on issue tonight. #atxcouncil #atxgov #zimcity June 04, 2015 07:47 PM
.@GregorioCasar: sees that its appropriate for #atxcouncil to get involved, given that drivers are not allowed collective bargaining #atxgov June 04, 2015 07:49 PM
.@SheriGalloD10 asks #atxgov legal staff about whether #atxcouncil conducts other franchise agreements as they do w cabs. June 04, 2015 07:49 PM
#atxgov legal staff: nope. #atxcouncil June 04, 2015 07:50 PM
.@MayorSteveAdler & @GregorioCasar wander into discussion about whether cab drivers should become employees #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 07:53 PM
.@GregorioCasar notes the larger nature of that particular conversation, doesn’t recommend it for #atxcouncil tonight #atxgov June 04, 2015 07:54 PM
.@MayorSteveAdler against MPT @kathietovo amend, suggests he’d rather open up discussion about contractor-v-employee #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 07:56 PM
MPT @kathietovo okay w five year term, only on conditional previsions, including lease caps. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 07:59 PM
.@MayorSteveAdler asks what the timeline is. @D5Kitchen: franchise agreements need to be done today, code can wait #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 08:03 PM
GregorioCasar "@MKanin @MayorSteveAdler sorry for the wandering. was it at least a little fun or enlightening to listen to?"
.@GregorioCasar @MayorSteveAdler its definitely an interesting discussion! June 04, 2015 08:05 PM
.@EllenforAustin calls herself advocate 4 drivers. doesn’t want #atxgov putting itself into contract issues btwn taxis, drivers #atxcouncil June 04, 2015 08:07 PM
.@EllenforAustin will also get behind coop. thinks playing field will be unlevel when #atxcouncil has to weigh in on cabs #atxgov June 04, 2015 08:08 PM
Too amendment fails. nays: 7 #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 08:09 PM
yeas: 4 (Casar, Tovo, Pool, Garza) #atxcouncil #atxgov lease caps out. June 04, 2015 08:09 PM
.@D5Kitchen offering amendment on process, more #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 08:11 PM
.@GregorioCasar trying to get another due process for drivers tack added. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 08:11 PM
RT @AndraCLim: CM Kitchen proposal would require cab companies & drivers to have contracts with provision for disputes, option for mediatio June 04, 2015 08:13 PM
RT @AndraCLim: CM Kitchen proposal would require cab companies & drivers to have contracts with provision for disputes, option for mediatio June 04, 2015 08:13 PM
.@MayorSteveAdler offering independent mediation as option for resolution of driver termination disputes #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 08:15 PM
.@GregorioCasar offering amend that contracts should be subject to #atxcouncil review #atxgov June 04, 2015 08:16 PM
.@D5Kitchen asks if its each individual contract. @GregorioCasar says holders contract #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 08:17 PM
.@GregorioCasar would have what is current practice for #atxgov staff to review holders contracts to send that review to #atxcouncil June 04, 2015 08:17 PM
MPT @kathietovo seconds @GregorioCasar amendment #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 08:18 PM
#atxgov says that review would place burden on staff. #atxcouncil June 04, 2015 08:18 PM
.@Oraatx1 wants to pass only what #atxcouncil has to do tonight, wants to revisit other items later #atxgov June 04, 2015 08:19 PM
.@Oraatx1 “its not my role” to review every driver’s contract #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 08:19 PM
.@MayorSteveAdler will also vote against @GregorioCasar provision. echoes @Oraatx1 #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 08:20 PM
RT @AndraCLim: CM Tovo says #atxcouncil could review “substance” of contracts between cab companies and drivers, but not every contract June 04, 2015 08:21 PM
.@GregorioCasar pushing to get everything done tonight. says franchise approvals lock-in conditions for next 5 years #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 08:22 PM
.@SheriGalloD10 says that @GregorioCasar proposal sounds like “micro-managing” #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 08:26 PM
RT @AndraCLim: CM Gallo: What’s important is that cabbies know procedure for resolving contractual disputes, #atxcouncil doesn’t need to be June 04, 2015 08:26 PM
CM Zim echoes @SheriGalloD10 thoughts, will vote against @GregorioCasar #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 08:27 PM
@GregorioCasar says “we tell private business what to do all over our city” calls it about “what we value” #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 08:28 PM
.@D5Kitchen says that her proposal illustrates her respect of value of drivers. aimed at @GregorioCasar #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 08:29 PM
.@GregorioCasar amendment fails. nays: 7 #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 08:29 PM
yeas: 4 (Casar, Tovo, Pool, Garza) #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 08:30 PM
.@GregorioCasar asks if new provisions apply to only new drivers. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 08:31 PM
.@GregorioCasar asks if new provisions apply to only new drivers. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 08:31 PM
#atxgov staff notes that typical cab driver contracts are annual, implies that deals would cycle into new terms. #atxcouncil June 04, 2015 08:31 PM
#atxcouncil set to vote on 55. w @D5Kitchen amendment, not @GregorioCasar or @kathietovo amendments #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 08:32 PM
#atxcouncil attempt to vote fails, @kathietovo trying to revisit fee limits, not lease caps. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 08:33 PM
for those w @kathietovo handout, it’s the first part, not the second. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 08:33 PM
.@Oraatx1 seconds @kathietovo. MPT needs one more vote for passage, should CM Houston vote for #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 08:34 PM
.@MayorSteveAdler wonders which fees #atxcouncil is considering. mandatory fees? optional fees? #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 08:36 PM
MPT @kathietovo says required fees, but that stakeholders would vet, come back in August #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 08:37 PM
under MPT @kathietovo amendment, franchise agreements could be reset on failure of cab cos to follow rules #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 08:39 PM
RT @AndraCLim: CM Kitchen alternate: Fees could be clearly stated in contracts between cab companies, drivers #atxcouncil June 04, 2015 08:42 PM
MPT @kathietovo circles back to lease cap, asks driver rep to restate why lease cap is important #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 08:42 PM
driver org rep lays out case. says lease can be increased “arbitrarily” wout explanation. suggests several fees involved #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 08:43 PM
#atxcouncil into what fees drivers face, what’s mandatory, what’s not. what’s hidden what’s not. #atxgov June 04, 2015 08:45 PM
drivers cite uncertainty. CM Zim: there are uncertainties everywhere. #atxcouncil #atxgov #zimcity June 04, 2015 08:46 PM
CM Zim reiterates: amend puts #atxcouncil in the middle. he doesn’t “want to go there” #atxcouncil #atxgov #zimcity June 04, 2015 08:47 PM
driver union rep cites Philly, NYC lease caps #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 08:48 PM
.@SheriGalloD10 wants to be sure that #atxcouncil can regulate all this legally. #atxgov June 04, 2015 08:49 PM
#atxgov legal staff not being specific. says #atxcouncil can regulate anything it thinks has to do w health and safety June 04, 2015 08:50 PM
MPT @kathietovo amendment fails. nays: 7 #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 08:50 PM
nays: 3 (Casar, Pool, Tovo) #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 08:50 PM
nays: 3 (Casar, Pool, Tovo) #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 08:50 PM
#atxcouncil votes on 55 cab code changes. passes unanimously yeas: 10 #atxgov June 04, 2015 08:51 PM
off the dais: 1 (houston) June 04, 2015 08:51 PM
#atxcouncil moves along to actual franchise agreement extensions. #atxgov 52-54 June 04, 2015 08:52 PM
CM Zim moves to drop reveal period to 2 years from 5 years #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 08:52 PM
seconded by @EllenforAustin #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 08:52 PM
.@D5Kitchen says that 2 year extension is not sufficient. says period is too short #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 08:53 PM
CM Zim on 2 years: lots of changes coming, other items. “this industry is in transition” 5 years too long #atxcouncil #Atxgov #zimcity June 04, 2015 08:54 PM
2 year amendment fails yeas: 3 (Tovo, Troxclair, Zim) #atxcouncil #Atxgov #zimcity June 04, 2015 08:55 PM
nays: 7 #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 08:55 PM
off the dais: 1 (Houston) #Atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 08:55 PM
#atxcouncil moves along to discuss removal of cap on new permits #Atxgov June 04, 2015 08:56 PM
.@MayorSteveAdler says that provision is “real important” to him. says it allows anyone to walk #Atxcouncil #Atxgov June 04, 2015 08:56 PM
MPT @kathietovo looking to vote max permits. not ready to abandon permit caps. #atxcouncil #Atxgov June 04, 2015 08:58 PM
MPT @kathietovo would keep permit cap at 50 #Atxcouncil #Atxgov June 04, 2015 09:00 PM
reminder folks: we’ve still got like 15 items to go. including the homestead exemption discussion #Atxcouncil #Atxgov #loooooongnight June 04, 2015 09:03 PM
im lost in the weeds here. #atxcouncil deep into permit caps rules #Atxgov June 04, 2015 09:07 PM
#atxcouncil passes franchise agreement extensions yeas: 11 (unanimous) #atxgov 52-54 June 04, 2015 09:08 PM
vocal displeasure from some drivers as they leave. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 09:09 PM
Item 40
#atxcouncil moves along to item 40. 40 is for COs. pulled by CM Zim #atxgov #zimcity June 04, 2015 09:10 PM
Item 40
#atxcouncil moves along to item 40. 40 is for COs. pulled by CM Zim #atxgov #zimcity June 04, 2015 09:10 PM
CM Zim wants to know how voters could get item on a ballot #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 09:11 PM
it would take 25,500 to get a ballot question approved #atxcouncil #atxgov #zimcity June 04, 2015 09:12 PM
CM Zim wants a staff to list off items expended in CO issue #atxcouncil #atxgov #zimcity June 04, 2015 09:13 PM
Aloha_Analytics "@MKanin What happened to the time certain 6:30pm Homestead Exemption? Can Delia sit for this long? #atxcouncil"
@Aloha_Analytics i think maybe that @DGarzaforD2 can do just about whatever she wants. as for the time certain, you know how that goes… June 04, 2015 09:14 PM
#atxgov staff explains basic use of COs–that, in some cases, interest rates are lower. #atxcouncil June 04, 2015 09:17 PM
.@EllenforAustin wants to know how a project gets on a CO bond issue. #atxgov #atxcouncil June 04, 2015 09:20 PM
staff: CO projects planned during capital budgeting #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 09:20 PM
RT @JeffStensland: Questions from #ATXCouncil on purchasing items have kept at least five executives at council for 12 hours. Items… http June 04, 2015 09:39 PM
RT @AndraCLim: #atxcouncil approves waiver, all ‘yes’ except CM Houston. Now onto $39 mill Austin Energy contract June 04, 2015 09:39 PM
#atxcouncil 8 items left. 25 speakers signed up on homestead #atxgov June 04, 2015 09:43 PM
with those items lingering, along with #atxgov staff. #atxcouncil continues pushing forward June 04, 2015 09:43 PM
Item 37
#atxcouncil moves along to item 37. #atxgov June 04, 2015 09:44 PM
.@SheriGalloD10 pulled item to say thanks to XGames for no fee waivers. moves approval #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 09:44 PM
RT @JeffStensland: CM Gallo pulled road closure item, keeping three top staffers at #ATXCouncil, not to question but thank @XGames… http: June 04, 2015 09:45 PM
.@EllenforAustin wonders what would have happened if #atxcouncil didn’t approve street closure (for today) #atxgov June 04, 2015 09:47 PM
appears that the issue is based on a distinction btwn free or not free #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 09:48 PM
and @kathietovo thinks its ridiculous to approve st closure that “happened four days ago” will vote against #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 09:49 PM
if #atxcouncil doesn’t approve street closure, XGames might have to refund tix $$? #atxcouncil #Atxgov June 04, 2015 09:51 PM
however, 37 passes. yeas: 8 #Atxgov #atxcouncil June 04, 2015 09:51 PM
however, 37 passes. yeas: 8 #Atxgov #atxcouncil June 04, 2015 09:51 PM
nays: 2 (CM Zim, Tovo) #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 09:52 PM
abstain: 1 (Houston) #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 09:52 PM
Item 23
#atxcouncil moves along to item 23. sole source deal w Austin White Limo #atxgov June 04, 2015 09:52 PM
again, #atxcouncil trying to clear decks ahead of what could be long homestead conversation #atxgov June 04, 2015 09:53 PM
.@SheriGalloD10 concerned about large sum associated w contract. #atxgov staff making argument for specific needs #atxcouncil June 04, 2015 09:54 PM
23 passes yeas: 8 #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 09:55 PM
Item 30
#atxcouncil moves along to item 30. #atxgov June 04, 2015 09:55 PM
CM Zim pulled to dig into contract. recorded books deal. #Atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 09:56 PM
#Atxgov staff says authors only contract w this once vendor. #atxcouncil #atxgov #zimcity June 04, 2015 09:57 PM
ameseh "So #atxcouncil hasn’t gotten to the homestead exemption yet, am I right?"
@ameseh you are right. June 04, 2015 09:59 PM
audio books item passes yea: 9 #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 09:59 PM
nays: 2 (CM Zim, CM Houston) #ATxcouncil #atxgov #zimcity June 04, 2015 10:00 PM
DanKeshet "@MKanin Any idea why Houston voted no on this item?"
@DanKeshet she and the Zim appear to be voting the same way on a number of items… June 04, 2015 10:00 PM
next #atxcouncil items are other single source contract items. message being sent: single source = gonna get pulled #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 10:02 PM
MKanin "next #atxcouncil items are other single source contract items. message being sent: single source = gonna get pulled #atxcouncil #atxgov"
and might land your staff at #atxcouncil way late into the evening #atxgov June 04, 2015 10:02 PM
31 & 32 pass yeas: 9 nays: 2 #atxcouncil #Atxgov June 04, 2015 10:03 PM
mattlargey "@MKanin Wonder how much overtime that’s going to cost."
@mattlargey good question. Morale too… June 04, 2015 10:05 PM
Item 19
#atxcouncil will hear speaker on item 19, then move to homestead exemption, it seems June 04, 2015 10:06 PM
mattlargey "@MKanin Dumb question: does council have the option to postpone homestead exemption item — or do they need to do it now to meet deadline?"
@mattlargey well, staff told them they needed to make a call by June 1, and that didn’t quite happen so… June 04, 2015 10:10 PM
mattlargey "@MKanin Dumb question: does council have the option to postpone homestead exemption item — or do they need to do it now to meet deadline?"
@mattlargey well, staff told them they needed to make a call by June 1, and that didn’t quite happen so… June 04, 2015 10:10 PM
DanKeshet "@katekniejski @MKanin Seems like it. The EMS item was bizarre. There’s only one approved manufacturer."
@DanKeshet @katekniejski i think it’s more than that. June 04, 2015 10:10 PM
Item 10
#atxcouncil moves into homestead item #atxgov this is item 10 June 04, 2015 10:12 PM
there will be a motion for a 20%, a 6% offer, or a 5% #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 10:13 PM
.@EllenforAustin moves for the full 20. @SheriGalloD10 seconds. #atxcouncil moves to speakers. #atxgov June 04, 2015 10:13 PM
juliogatx "@dankeshet In the past, CM Houston has expressed concerns that City of Austin purchasing practices aren’t proactive in finding MWBEs"
@juliogatx @dankeshet as has CM Zim June 04, 2015 10:13 PM
stuartharryhersh up. argues for exemption. against idea that burden won’t be shifted to renters, businesses #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 10:15 PM
David King is next. supports full 20, as soon as #atxgov can do it #atxcouncil June 04, 2015 10:16 PM
PointAustin "#atxcouncil SHirsch speaking in support of exemption–looking for “win-win” btw owners & renters & businesses;DKing supports 20%"
@PointAustin did #atxcouncil give you enough time to get yr other stuff done? June 04, 2015 10:17 PM
seems a bunch of folks may not have made it this late in the day #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 10:19 PM
Kaiba White up to argue against any homestead exemption. worried it may hurt affordability in #atxgov #atxcouncil June 04, 2015 10:20 PM
bo delp up for @workersdefense argues against 20 percent, seems lukewarm on other numbers #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 10:24 PM
katekniejski "@rcauvin Per @MKanin, it was Kaiba White"
@katekniejski @rcauvin indeed June 04, 2015 10:25 PM
RT @PointAustin: #atxcouncil Bo Delp WDP in opposition;consider impact on other affordability options, wait through budget process; June 04, 2015 10:26 PM
RT @PhillipMartin: Another speaker not here. FWIW, that’s the 4th person who couldn’t stay so late. #atxcouncil June 04, 2015 10:26 PM
next speaker, a musician calls on #atxcouncil to send back thru committees to make it more effective #atxgov June 04, 2015 10:28 PM
RT @PointAustin: #atxcouncil Francis Hodges business & homeowner opposes current exemption;bad precedent to reduce income before you know y June 04, 2015 10:29 PM
PointAustin "@HGerbracht @MKanin You owe us big time."
@PointAustin @HGerbracht HA June 04, 2015 10:29 PM
Ruby Roa up. arguing against exemption. #atxcouncil #atxgov argues it won’t help w affordability June 04, 2015 10:31 PM
RT @PhillipMartin: “I live in district 3, and the homestead exemption does not benefit me.” Speaker notes that 55% of people rent. #atxcoun June 04, 2015 10:32 PM
RT @PhillipMartin: “I live in district 3, and the homestead exemption does not benefit me.” Speaker notes that 55% of people rent. #atxcoun June 04, 2015 10:32 PM
ROa: Ppd homestead exemption until after budget draft is in. says it offers appropriate context. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 10:35 PM
slmcdonald77 "@lizpagano @PointAustin @HGerbracht @MKanin Sorry Liz…#californiagirl"
@slmcdonald77 @lizpagano @PointAustin @HGerbracht sorry pagz!! June 04, 2015 10:54 PM
RT @PointAustin: #atxcouncil Another speaker in favor of animal services;notes cuts inefficient;@MayorSteveAdler insists no one wants to cu June 04, 2015 10:55 PM
CM Zim pitches the idea of cutting wages to make up for tax exemption. #atxcouncil #Atxgov #zimcity #notthefirsttime June 04, 2015 10:57 PM
.@ABoR_Government’s emily chenevert up. notes ABOR concern over affordability. supports 5% exemption w 1% to relief #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 10:58 PM
this is the @GregorioCasar/@MayorSteveAdler plan #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 10:58 PM
Chenevert: “we believe there are limits to what” can be done at once #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 10:59 PM
Chenevert casts as first step, a commitment to move forward (again in support of 5-6% exemption) #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 10:59 PM
@ABoR_REALTORS Bill Morris up now. brings home cost data, suggests prices “not sustainable” #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:02 PM
.@ABoR_REALTORS Morris: also suggests rental prices not sustainable #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:02 PM
RT @PointAustin: @muelleratx They’re whereas clauses in Troxclair proposal;she claims $60 million in savings/cuts;but action would be exemp June 04, 2015 11:03 PM
RT @PointAustin: #atxcouncil @PhillipMartin deliberative process necessary;shd be done w/ budget;exemption “special privilege priority”;nee June 04, 2015 11:05 PM
RT @PointAustin: @juliogatx @AndraCLim Scraps of info parallels scraps of effects of largely symbolic action that has preoccupied Council f June 04, 2015 11:07 PM
.@phillipmartin pressing @MayorSteveAdler on how he’ll pay for exemption. Adler: by raising tax rate. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:08 PM
& @PhillipMartin pushing @EllenforAustin about what cuts she’d make. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:10 PM
.@EllenforAustin notes, in echo of @MayorSteveAdler remarks from earlier this week, that each CM has their own ideas #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:10 PM
again, no specifics on that track yet. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:10 PM
RT @PointAustin: #atxcouncil @MayorSteveAdler laying out details defending proposal;says restoring balance;will raise tax rate;@AnnKitchenA June 04, 2015 11:11 PM
sitcom ends on #HEx #atxcouncil will take up @EllenforAustin 20% pitch first. #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:12 PM
sitcom ends on #HEx #atxcouncil will take up @EllenforAustin 20% pitch first. #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:12 PM
MKanin "sitcom ends on #HEx #atxcouncil will take up @EllenforAustin 20% pitch first. #atxgov"
yikes. citcom June 04, 2015 11:12 PM
.@EllenforAustin into her pitch. looking at spiking home values vs lack of increase in salary #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:13 PM
.@EllenforAustin turns to address notes about small portions of savings, says it could still mean significant impact #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:14 PM
slmcdonald77 "@MKanin sometimes could be either…"
@slmcdonald77 truth June 04, 2015 11:14 PM
.@EllenforAustin also pulls out zandan poll results, notes majority of opinion on side of #HEx #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:15 PM
RT @PointAustin: #atxcouncil Troxclair: At 20% avg. $244 savings “pretty substantial amount of money”;cites Zandan poll (regional,not city) June 04, 2015 11:15 PM
.@EllenforAustin says if there was ever a time to implement “responsible” #HEx it is now. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:16 PM
.@EllenforAustin reminding #atxcouncil that she feels savings in #HEx could come from position vacancy eliminations #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:17 PM
.@EllenforAustin also suggests that #Atxgov could go to tiered pay increase, save $$ by offering lower salaries more raise #atxcouncil June 04, 2015 11:18 PM
.@SheriGalloD10. who seconded @EllenforAustin 20% #HEx now offering her pitch #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:19 PM
.@SheriGalloD10 first argument: wants to keep campaign promise. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:20 PM
.@SheriGalloD10 “i know that we can do this without cutting services” #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:20 PM
.@D5Kitchen will not support full 20 “right now”. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:21 PM
Ed Van Eenoo taking us into costs of exemptions. $19m-$32.5m would have to be made up #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:24 PM
RT @PointAustin: #atxcouncil @kathietovo asks $$ equivalent of 20%;Ed Van Eenoo depends on rate;$19-$32.5 million [believe that’s low] June 04, 2015 11:24 PM
.@DGarzaforD2 asks @EllenforAustin whether her intent is to end existing incentive deals as part of proposal #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:26 PM
it appears so. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:27 PM
.@DGarzaforD2 underscores her concerns about any #HEx. “how do we know how viable any of these are?” w.out budget cycle. #atxcouncil #Atxgov June 04, 2015 11:28 PM
.@DGarzaforD2: very little fat to trim. there is a reason that no previous #atxcouncil did #HEx #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:29 PM
.@DGarzaforD2: very little fat to trim. there is a reason that no previous #atxcouncil did #HEx #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:29 PM
.@DGarzaforD2 wonders about service threats, wage decreases. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:29 PM
.@MayorSteveAdler “tonight the city of austin is watching” to see if #atxcouncil is serious about addressing affordability #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:30 PM
DanKeshet "@MKanin Do you remember parade of industry reps up there during Austin Energy discussions? Wonder if they were tipped off for tonight."
@DanKeshet what do you mean? June 04, 2015 11:31 PM
.@MayorSteveAdler making argument that #HEx is ultimately a tax shift t commercial prop #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:32 PM
DanKeshet "@MKanin Samsung’s gonna be pretty pissed if their incentives are targeted tonight without anybody talking to them about it."
@DanKeshet ahhhhhh. yes. totally. June 04, 2015 11:33 PM
.@MayorSteveAdler again won’t support 20% in one year. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:33 PM
.@PointAustin on a roll!!!! June 04, 2015 11:34 PM
RT @PointAustin: #atxcouncil Adler defends 6% w/raising rate;insisting won’t cut services;will lower taxes,challenge will shift to commerci June 04, 2015 11:36 PM
.@MayorSteveAdler: who benefits from this? into property tax as regressive tax. #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:37 PM
.@MayorSteveAdler: constituents want me to use all tools. #atxcouncil #Atxgov June 04, 2015 11:39 PM
.@MayorSteveAdler arguing cutting prop tax is a “progressive thing to do”; provide benefit to those who need it most #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:41 PM
.@d3forpio won’t support full 20, will go for 6 #atxcouncil #atxgov June 04, 2015 11:42 PM
RT @AndraCLim: .@d3forpio: Its insulting to me to say that its just going to benefit the rich” #atxcouncil June 04, 2015 11:45 PM
RT @CadenaMitchell: @AndraCLim @MKanin @d3forpio not only the rich… Just mostly… Will save D2 folks $1 a year. That’s a sweet tea at Mc June 04, 2015 11:47 PM
RT @PhillipMartin: Point I tried to make about “special privilege” of homestead exemption – let’s figure out other needs first, do this nex June 04, 2015 11:48 PM
.@GregorioCasar lining up his pitch for %5-6. suggests it’s a good compromise, step in right direction. #ATxcouncil #Atxgov June 04, 2015 11:49 PM
RT @PointAustin: #atxcouncil @GregorioCasar notes limitations of exemption;looked for alternative in 1% to renter aid;@AnnKitchenATX says w June 04, 2015 11:50 PM
CM Zim: says #atxcouncil has tools, ability to go to 20%, provide relief to renters w spending control #atxcouncil #atxgov #zimcity June 04, 2015 11:51 PM
CM Zim: #atxgov spending is out of control. #atxcouncil #zimcity June 04, 2015 11:52 PM