City of Austin Public Safety Committee met April 22.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
Committee Members Present
1. Mayor Kirk Watson
2. Council Member Mackenzie Kelly (Virtual)
3. Council Member Zohaib Qadri
4. Council Member José Vela
Council Members in Attendance
1. Council Member Allison Alter (Virtual)
Call to Order
Chair Watson called the committee meeting to order at 2:00 p.m.
Public Communication: General
There were no speakers for general communication.
Approval of Minutes
Approve the minutes of the Special Called Public Safety Committee meeting on March 25, 2024
The minutes of the March 25, 2024, Special Called Public Safety Committee meeting were approved on Council Member Qadri’s motion, and Council Member Kelly’s second, on a 4-0 vote.
Discussion
Briefing and discussion on operational improvements since Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget process and update on staffing structure developments from Homeland Security Emergency Management (HSEM).
The Committee received a briefing from Ken Snipes, Director of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM)
Adjournment
Chair Watson adjourned the meeting at 2:32 p.m.
https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=430052