City of Austin Public Safety Committee met July 19.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
The PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE convened virtually in a regular meeting at 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas.
Mayor Pro Tem Harper-Madison called the committee meeting to order at 2:07 p.m.
Committee Members in .Attendance:
Mayor Pro Tem Harper-Madison, Vice Chair Casar, Committee Member Kelly, and Mayor Adler
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approve minutes of the April 26,2021 meeting of the Public Safety Committee.
Sponsors: Mayor Pro Tem Natasha Harper-Madison and Council Member Gregorio Casar
The motion approving the minutes of the April 26,2021 meeting of the Public Safety Committee was passed on Committee Member Kelly motion, seconded by Vice Chair Casar, without objection with a 3-0 vote.
DISCUSSION
2. Discussion with Austin EMS Association regarding City emergency medical services operations and response related to the February 2021 Winter Storm event (Winter Storm Uri).
Sponsors: Mayor Pro Tem Natasha Harper-Madison and Council Member Gregorio Casar
Austin EMS Association President Selena Xia and EMS Chief Jasper Brown spoke on the subject.
3. Discussion and possible action on process and timeline for the evaluation and appointment o f Austin Municipal Court Judges.
Sponsors: Mayor Pro Tem Natasha Harper-Madison and Council Member Gregorio Casar
Human Resources Department Assistant Director Rebecca Kennedy spoke on the subject.
4. Discussion on Austin Code Department Uniforms.
Austin Code Department .Assistant Director Elaine Garrett spoke on the subject.
Sponsors: Mayor Pro Tem Natasha Harper-Madison and Council Member Gregorio Casar
Future Items
ADJOIRN
Mayor Pro Tem Harper-Madison adjourned the meeting at 3:48 p.m.
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