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-----Original Message----- From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Monday, January 04, 2010 9:31 AM To: Shaw, Margaret Cc: Garza, Bobby; Moore, Andrew; Leffingwell, Lee; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl; Snipes, Anthony Subject: FYI Primizie Osteria

Mark and Lisa,

This is really disappointing news. But before I offer any more opinions, I would like to get an update from staff on this issue.

Margaret, can you please provide any info or relay any info you have from ARA.

Thanks, Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

-----Original Message----- From: Sent: Thursday, December 31, 2009 1:11 PM To: Leffingwell, Lee; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl Subject: Submitted from City Council web site - FYI Primizie Osteria

Date/Time Submitted: 1311 hours From: Dana E-mail address: Subject: FYI Primizie Osteria

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Comments: I apologize for the mass email but we really wanted to try to contact people individually but from all the emails and messages we are getting I thought we better let everyone know ASAP. With that said, it is with heavy hearts that we have to tell you that Mark and I have decided to close Primizie Osteria for business. Although the down economy has not done us any favors, the main reason for our decision is that our landlord, Austin Revitalization Authority, refused to renegotiate the terms of our lease to make them more aligned with industry averages, the location and the density of the area. All of our decisions and projections for the restaurant were based on four multi-use developments which were to have been completed on the 11th/12th street corridors. As you probably know from the countless articles on the development of this area, the City of Austin and the Austin Revitalization Authority have failed to deliver on all accounts. We do not foresee any of these projects coming on line within the next 5 years to increase the density of the area to the degree that was projected. Since the fixed costs associated with that space were not going to allow us to reach the profit levels we needed we felt the smartest business move was to close the location.

As you can imagine this was a very difficult decision to make but definitely the right one. Primizie Catering, which was started over 9 years ago, remains stable and profitable so that is where we will put our attentions. So if you are a past or present client you can still expect the same service, food quality and ability to produce amazing events that we have built our reputation on. We are very proud of what we created with Primizie Osteria and feel Austin has lost a true gem. We currently do not have plans to relocate the restaurant but hopefully you will see us again in another incarnation of Primizie soon. We want to thank you for all the support you have given us over the years. Feel free to contact me with any concerns or questions.

Happy New Year and looking forward to a great 2010!

Lisa & Mark Spedale

Lisa s Cell 512.922.6169 Mark s Cell 512.925.0674

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Monday, January 04, 2010 9:37 AM To: 'Lee Leffingwell'; Matt Curtis Cc: Mark Nathan; Nathan, Mark; Rick Cofer; Williamson, Laura Subject: RE: Another good year, great photo

Let me know if we need to work on getting printed copies

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

From: Lee Leffingwell Sent: Friday, January 01, 2010 6:30 PM To: Matt Curtis Cc: Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Mark Nathan; Nathan, Mark; Rick Cofer Subject: Re: Another good year, great photo

I like this one. Let's get some 8X10 copies? Cofer looks like he's not totally committed; Martinez "showboating" a tad.

On Fri, Jan 1, 2010 at 5:35 PM, Matt Curtis wrote: http://galleries.statesman.com/gallery/polar-bear-club-010110/

-- Matt Curtis cell: 512-983-5347 twitter.com/mattcurtis

-----Original Message----- From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Monday, January 04, 2010 10:04 AM To: Snipes, Anthony; Shaw, Margaret Cc: Garza, Bobby; Moore, Andrew; Leffingwell, Lee; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl; Ott, Marc; Williamson, Laura Subject: RE: FYI Primizie Osteria

Thanks so much Anthony.

I would like to set up the update meeting soon. Let's try for next week if that works for you all.

Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

-----Original Message----- From: Snipes, Anthony Sent: Monday, January 04, 2010 10:00 AM To: Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Shaw, Margaret Cc: Garza, Bobby; Moore, Andrew; Leffingwell, Lee; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl; Ott, Marc Subject: RE: FYI Primizie Osteria

Mayor Pro-Tem,

We would be glad to provide you with an update. It is my understanding that ARA is in the process of putting another restaurant in place of Primizie in the near future. According to the ARA Board, they tried to work with Mark and Lisa with no success. The restaurant owed ARA in back-rent totalling $50,000 - $70,000. As you know, non-profits can not sustain non-payment to this extent and survive. The ARA Board did not want to have another Ms. B's occur; however they did make a concerted effort to make this work. Even with Primizie's non-payment and partial payments over several months, it was the restaurant and not ARA that made the decision to vacate.

According to the Board Chair, ARA is making immediate moves to fill all of their space by the end of January. Additionally, staff has been meeting with ARA, Anderson CDC, and the URB to have public meetings and visioning sessions for the corridor. Lastly, staff and I have met with all of the Boards regarding some immediate solutions to get things moving in the corridor. Our hope is to come back to you in March with an update of those meetings and a proposed strategy to move forward. Thanks.

-----Original Message----- From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Monday, January 04, 2010 9:31 AM To: Shaw, Margaret Cc: Garza, Bobby; Moore, Andrew; '[email protected]'; Leffingwell, Lee; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl; Snipes, Anthony Subject: FYI Primizie Osteria

Mark and Lisa,

This is really disappointing news. But before I offer any more opinions, I would like to get an update from staff on this issue.

Margaret, can you please provide any info or relay any info you have from ARA.

Thanks, Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

Date/Time Submitted: 1311 hours From: Dana E-mail address: Subject: FYI Primizie Osteria

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Happy New Year and looking forward to a great 2010!

Lisa & Mark Spedale

Lisa s Cell 512.922.6169 Mark s Cell 512.925.0674

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Monday, January 04, 2010 2:50 PM To: City Hall Subject: Please help

Please help find my owner....I last saw her (him) near the east side stairwell of city hall. Please tell my owner I am in Mayor Pro Tem Martinez' office just hanging out. I miss my twin ;-(

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264 -----Original Message----- From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Monday, January 04, 2010 4:05 PM To: Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; 'Lee Leffingwell'; Morrison, Laura Cc: Garza, Bobby; Moore, Andrew; Williamson, Laura; Nathan, Mark; Williams, Nancy; Everhart, Amy; Bier, Marti Subject: Just wondering - Merry Christmas!

Did you all see this over the holiday and my response.

Did you get your wish?

;-)

-----Original Message----- From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2009 11:17 AM To: Leffingwell, Lee; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl Cc: Garza, Bobby; Morrison, Laura; Williamson, Laura; Nathan, Mark; Williams, Nancy; Everhart, Amy; Bier, Marti Subject: RE: Submitted from City Council web site - Merry Christmas!

Wow...thanks for the Christmas wish...never had anyone wish that for me. Truly in the spirit of which you speak.

MPT Martinez

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

-----Original Message----- From: Sent: Thursday, December 24, 2009 11:55 AM To: Leffingwell, Lee; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl Subject: Submitted from City Council web site - Merry Christmas!

Date/Time Submitted: 1154 hours From: Cindy and Bill Morse E-mail address: Subject: Merry Christmas!

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Comments: The near total lack of regard for the Christmas holiday and the lack of community during this season due to the Austin City Council's perception of the need for political correctness is appalling. Whether you like it or not, this is Christmas time, a celebration of Christ. It's printed on every calendar and has been celebrated for hundreds of years. It should not be a surprise to anyone. It should not be anything that needs to be disguised or changed into some generic "unoffensive holiday" celebration. People of other faiths are not asked to change the names or practices of their holidays and Christians should not be subject to this either. As Christians, we welcome and honor and respect everybody's right to practice their faith and celebrate their special holidays as they deem appropriate. We would like the same consideration in return.

On a separate note, we've noticed that the things that make Austin unique are apparently not worth the time or money to continue anymore. The Trail of Lights, which has in the past been a huge family/community/tourist event, has been reduced to a shadow of its former self--a joke that doesn't even run through Christmas week. And of course, there's no parking, as is always the case in Austin. Oh, and that "holiday tree" that's in Zilker Park....looks a lot like a Christmas tree to us.

Our Christmas wish is that each of you would grow a pair and start representing the ENTIRE city and community which is Austin and stop with your political manipulation of our holiday. Stop diluting the sanctity of Christmas.

Sincerely, Cindy and Bill Morse

-----Original Message----- From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 4:00 PM To: Leffingwell, Lee; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura Cc: Garza, Bobby; Moore, Andrew; Nathan, Mark; Williamson, Laura Subject: Seider's Oaks Park

Somebody has issues!

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

-----Original Message----- From: Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 3:55 PM To: Leffingwell, Lee; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl Subject: Submitted from City Council web site - Seider's Oaks Park

Date/Time Submitted: 1554 hours From: John Spencer E-mail address: Subject: Seider's Oaks Park

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Comments: On second thought . . . you bunch of morons will be able to understand this: the Oaks are healthy but one is falling over and they ALL need attention but . . . fuck the Oaks, right?, after all, they aren't human-made mixed-use highrise buildings for rich assholes. Screw the trees! Screw life! Humans . . . no, rich humans are the most important species on this planet! Right?! You bunch of over-paid ineffectual shitheads, just like the Austin Fire Dept. who cannot even save a dog from a burning house. If FDNY or Chicago or Boston or Houston heard of that, they'd be outraged. So why con't you just chop them beautiful Oaks down and put up some cabanas for your beloved california fat cats?! Don't think for a second that I don't shoot my mouth off to ANYONE I come across. I tell them ALL that Austin is a fraud. I've lived here all my life. Have you? You're killing this town in the name of your favorite suckle-toy: the dollar and those who have dollars.

-----Original Message----- From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010 11:15 AM To: Bob Nicks Cc: Ott, Marc; McDonald, Michael [APD]; Martinez, Rose Marie; Garza, Bobby; Leffingwell, Lee Subject: Re: SAFER Grant Highlights

Bob, we will work to get this on the agenda next week to keep the conversation going. Mayor Leffingwell has agreed to cosponsor.

Thanks, Mike

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On Jan 10, 2010, at 6:59 AM, "Bob Nicks"

> Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, > > > > Thank you for having Bobby Garza meet with me on such short notice > Friday. > In the email below to Mr. Ott I am respectfully proposing > unprecedented assurances (see below) to the Council/City Manager from > the Austin Firefighters Association addressing most Mr. Ott's > concerns. I hope this will be enough so we do not lose the chance at > this great opportunity before us. > > > > We must get this item on the agenda Monday morning by 10:00am (I > think) to > proceed. Please read the proposal below. My hope is that this method > of cooperation could be a model for future AFA/Council/City Manager > interactions. > > > > I will be forwarding a similar message to all Council members today. > Thank > you again for your consideration on the timely issue. > > > > Bob > > Please feel free to call me today or anytime to discuss - cell > 217-3474 > > _____ > > From: Bob Nicks > Sent: Saturday, January 09, 2010 12:55 PM > To: 'Ott, Marc' > Cc: 'Michael McDonald'; 'RoseMarie Martinez' > Subject: RE: SAFER Grant Highlights > > > > Mr. Ott, > > > > I understand your concerns; the inability to adjust staffing during > the performance period of this grant (years 1&2) and the politics of > using staffing reductions year 3 to offset, if economics demand, the > City's financial obligation under the grant are both understandable > concerns. > > > > However, this is too good of an opportunity to pass up. Future City > economics may be good or bad but if Council does not approve this > grant application on Thursday this potentially great opportunity is > lost. > > > > May I propose: > > > > o The City Council, City Managers Office, and the Austin > Firefighters > Association enter into the grant as partners. > > o As partners, AFA will agree "ground rules" designed to > satisfy your > concerns enough where a "yes" on the grant application is possible. > > o If we are allowed to apply for the SAFER grant these > agreements > would be: > > o If the grant is awarded to the City later this year and the > decision by Council/ City Manager is to NOT accept the grant, AFA will > publicly support this decision. > > * Advantage: Apply now; decide later when more economic info is > available. > > o As year 3 of the grant approaches, if the economy requires > Council/City Manager to reduce authorized strength by the amount of > personnel obtained by the grant, AFA will publicly support this > decision. > > * Advantage: As partners, together we made a good faith effort > to > reach 4-person staffing in the least expensive way possible. Agreed > upon 3rd year adjustments to staffing could eliminate the City's > financial obligation under the grant > > o In publicly supporting this decision, AFA will work with > the City > PIO to ensure the message is consistent with the objectives of City > Management. > > * The importance for the City Manager and Council to control > the media > message on this is acknowledged and agreed to in advance. > > > > > > Later today I hope to email all Council Members this same offer. I > will delay this if you wish to communicate together on this issue > first. > Mr. Ott, > I truly hope that AFA and your Office can work together very > differently than in the past. I look forward to meeting with you soon > and further discussing these philosophies. > > > > Bob Nicks > > President, AFA > > Local 975 > > Cell 512-217-3474 > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Ott, Marc [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Saturday, January 09, 2010 8:39 AM > To: Bob Nicks > Cc: Michael McDonald; RoseMarie Martinez > Subject: Re: SAFER Grant Highlights > > > > Hello Bob, > > > > Thank you for Sharing your talking points regarding the Safer Grant. > > Mr. McDonald an I are aware of your discussions with Council members > > and in fact have received related phone calls from at least a couple > > of members. > > > > While the program timeline has been extended with some modification in > > requirements, the grant program still has requirements that concern me > > considerably. > > > > We would be happy to meet but I want you to understand in advance that > > our concerns remain and we believe are justified in light of certain > > financial considerations. > > > > Meeting with you Monday morning may not be possible but I will discuss > > it with Mr. McDonald. Our office will follow up with you as soon as we > > can on Monday. > > > > Marc > > > > Rose, please print. > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > > On Jan 8, 2010, at 4:32 PM, "Bob Nicks" wrote: > > > >> Attached is the SAFER Grant talking points document I have been > >> sharing with > >> Council. I would love the opportunity to discus this with either (or > >> both) > >> of you before 9:00am Monday morning. If not I understand but I did > >> want to > >> make the attached document available to both of you. Thank you in > >> advance > >> for your consideration. > >> > >> > >> > >> Bob Nicks > >> > >> AFA President-Elect > >> > >> Cell 512-217-3474 > >> > >> > >> > >> > > >

-----Original Message----- From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 9:46 AM To: Williamson, Tammie Cc: Leffingwell, Lee; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl; Edwards, Sue; Ott, Marc; Moore, Andrew; Williamson, Laura Subject: RE: Submitted from City Council web site - failure to pick up garbage at a business

Tammie,

Can we please follow up with Mr. Gannaway as soon as possible.

Thanks, Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

-----Original Message----- From: Sent: Monday, January 11, 2010 6:38 PM To: Leffingwell, Lee; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl Subject: Submitted from City Council web site - failure to pick up garbage at a business

Date/Time Submitted: 1837 hours From: Jonny Gannaway E-mail address: Subject: failure to pick up garbage at a business

Categories: solid_waste

Comments: The Solid Waste Services department failed to collect the garbage from my business, Slipworks, on Friday, Jan. 8, 2010. I phoned the department on Friday and was told that the garbage would be picked up later that day or on Saturday. On Monday, Jan. 11, the garbage still had not been collected. My cart is full, and I have been unable to dispose of trash from my business for four (4) days. My business pays a commercial rate for solid waste services, presumably for timely collection. Will I see an appropriate deduction on my solid waste services bill this month, for services not performed? Thank you.

Business Address: 5601 Sunshine Drive Austin TX 78756

City of Austin Account Number: 0881218-2

-----Original Message----- From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 4:23 PM To: Everhart, Amy Cc: Nathan, Mark; Leffingwell, Lee; Cole, Sheryl; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Riley, Chris; Council Executive Assistants; Council Executive Secretaries Subject: Re: City Council 'Day of Service' project...

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On Jan 13, 2010, at 4:13 PM, "Everhart, Amy" wrote:

> Here's some more inspiration to participate in our food drive. Last > year we collected over 3,000 pounds of food for the local food bank > and it was a huge success. I am confident we can beat that goal this > year. > > You don't necessarily have to go door to door (although that's very > effective), you could also just collect stuff from your friends and > family. > > Check out the pics of the bags in my garage and happy Laura doing her > public service and loading them up for the truck: > > > > > > ~~~ > Amy Everhart > Policy Director > Office of Mayor Lee Leffingwell > 512-974-3369 (direct) > 512-699-2693 (mobile) > http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/council/leffingwell.htm > > > > > ______> > From: Nathan, Mark > Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 12:21 PM > To: Leffingwell, Lee; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Cole, Sheryl; > Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Riley, Chris; Council > Executive Assistants; Council Executive Secretaries > Subject: City Council 'Day of Service' project... > > > Dear Comrades: > > > With the Martin Luther King, Jr. 'Day Of Service' upon us, we wanted > to offer to help organize a community service project for Council > members and staff. > > Last year, Lee and Mike teamed up with Texans for Obama to organize > a very successful door-to-door non-perishable food drive benefiting > the Capital Area Food Bank, and our idea is to replicate that this > year as a service project of the entire Council. > > This would involve each of you committing to work your own block / > neighborhood on Monday (or anytime over the weekend), knocking on > doors and / or leaving a grocery bag to be filled with food, then > picking the bags up and returning them to City Hall on Tuesday. > > We would provide you with the bags, with instructional flyers > attached (Lee and Mike have committed to pay for the materials), by > Friday. The flyer for LAST year's project is attached, which we > would obviously adapt for this (we would get every office's approval > of the draft flyer by tomorrow). > > Our staff would be available here on Tuesday morning to help anyone > who needs it with transporting your food haul from your car into > City Hall. Then we would take responsibility for transporting all > of the collected food from City Hall to the Capital Area Food Bank. > (FYI, we also contacted the Red Cross this morning to see if our > food drive could benefit Haiti, but the response was that they are > not currently accepting anything other than cash donations; as a > result, we thought we might also attach a second flyer to the bags > with instructions for donating money to various Haitian relief > efforts.) > > So basically that's it. In order to know how many bags to order for > distribution on Friday, we would need to know by tomorrow at noon if > you would like to participate, and if so, how many bags your office > wants. Our office, with six people, is taking 150 bags (25 per > person). Please advise. > > If you have any other thoughts or ideas, please share them! > > Thanks, MN. > > Mark Nathan > Office of Mayor Lee Leffingwell > Phone: (512) 974-3368 > Fax: (512) 974-2337 > 301 West 2nd Street > Austin, Texas 78701 > > > >

-----Original Message----- From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2010 11:31 AM To: Shade, Randi; Snipes, Anthony Cc: Garza, Bobby; Moore, Andrew; Cole, Sheryl; Ott, Marc; Williamson, Laura; Bier, Marti; Diaz, Elaine; Cole, Sheryl; Shaw, Margaret; Cole, Sheryl; Britain, Rebecca Subject: RE: FYI Primizie Osteria agreed

-----Original Message----- From: Shade, Randi Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2010 11:31 AM To: Snipes, Anthony Cc: Garza, Bobby; Moore, Andrew; Cole, Sheryl; Ott, Marc; Williamson, Laura; Bier, Marti; Diaz, Elaine; Cole, Sheryl; Shaw, Margaret; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Cole, Sheryl; Britain, Rebecca Subject: RE: FYI Primizie Osteria

I would prefer that we find a time that works for me, Sheryl and Mike to attend together rather than to do three separate one-on-ones, plus it seems to be a more efficient use of staff time -- I would hate for staff to do the same meeting three times if it isn't absolutely necessary. Thanks!

-Randi

------Randi Shade Austin City Council Council Member Place 3 (512) 974-2255 (phone) (512) 974-1888 (fax) http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/council/shade.htm

-----Original Message----- From: Snipes, Anthony Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 1:46 PM To: Shade, Randi Cc: Garza, Bobby; Moore, Andrew; Cole, Sheryl; Ott, Marc; Williamson, Laura; Bier, Marti; Diaz, Elaine; Cole, Sheryl; Shaw, Margaret; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Cole, Sheryl; Britain, Rebecca Subject: RE: FYI Primizie Osteria

Council Member,

My staff is attempting to schedule the meeting on next week. Since Primizie's departure, Housing has been examining loan repayment concerns and other relevant issues regarding this matter. Additionally, I have been meeting with ARA to gain information for purposes of the update to City Council. As of Monday, we now have written documentation from ARA, information from HUD and Housing regarding loan repayment, and some recommended next steps.

Hopefully, the schedules of the three Council Members that requested an update will be available to meet. If schedules conflict, we may have to meet 1-on-1.

-----Original Message----- From: Shade, Randi Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 1:39 PM To: Snipes, Anthony Cc: Garza, Bobby; Moore, Andrew; Cole, Sheryl; Ott, Marc; Williamson, Laura; Bier, Marti; Diaz, Elaine; Cole, Sheryl; Shaw, Margaret; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Cole, Sheryl Subject: RE: FYI Primizie Osteria

Hi Anthony,

Did this ARA briefing meeting requested by MPT Martinez last week ever get scheduled? I'm still intersted in having that meeting and from the sound of it, so is Sheryl.

-Randi

------Randi Shade Austin City Council Council Member Place 3 (512) 974-2255 (phone) (512) 974-1888 (fax) http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/council/shade.htm

-----Original Message----- From: Shade, Randi Sent: Monday, January 04, 2010 3:34 PM To: Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Snipes, Anthony Cc: Garza, Bobby; Moore, Andrew; Cole, Sheryl; Ott, Marc; Williamson, Laura; Bier, Marti; Diaz, Elaine; Cole, Sheryl; Shaw, Margaret Subject: RE: FYI Primizie Osteria

Sounds like negotiations are back underway for MP Mueller's company (Door Number 3 Advertising).

Thanks and I look forward to us meeting whenever it gets scheduled.

------Randi Shade Austin City Council Council Member Place 3 (512) 974-2255 (phone) (512) 974-1888 (fax) http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/council/shade.htm

-----Original Message----- From: Shade, Randi Sent: Monday, January 04, 2010 12:57 PM To: Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Snipes, Anthony Cc: Garza, Bobby; Moore, Andrew; Cole, Sheryl; Ott, Marc; Williamson, Laura; Bier, Marti; Diaz, Elaine; Cole, Sheryl; Shaw, Margaret Subject: RE: FYI Primizie Osteria

Thanks Anthony and Mike. I would like to participate in the meeting you set-up for next week.

See attached. I need to be able to respond to MP Mueller ASAP, too.

Thanks for any insight pre-meeting you can provide.

-Randi

------Randi Shade Austin City Council Council Member Place 3 (512) 974-2255 (phone) (512) 974-1888 (fax) http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/council/shade.htm

Thanks so much Anthony.

I would like to set up the update meeting soon. Let's try for next week if that works for you all.

Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

Mayor Pro-Tem,

Mark and Lisa,

This is really disappointing news. But before I offer any more opinions, I would like to get an update from staff on this issue.

Margaret, can you please provide any info or relay any info you have from ARA.

Thanks, Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

Date/Time Submitted: 1311 hours From: Dana E-mail address: Subject: FYI Primizie Osteria

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Happy New Year and looking forward to a great 2010!

Lisa & Mark Spedale

Lisa s Cell 512.922.6169 Mark s Cell 512.925.0674

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, January 11, 2010 8:18 AM To: John Conley; Leffingwell, Lee Cc: Williamson, Laura Subject: RE: Invitation to the 2010 Austin Marathon & Half Marathon would be honored to be a guest with the Mayor.

Thanks John

Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

From: John Conley Sent: Monday, January 11, 2010 4:37 PM To: Leffingwell, Lee; Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Subject: Invitation to the 2010 Austin Marathon & Half Marathon

Hello Mayor Leffingwell and Mayor Pro‐Tem Martinez,

I would like to invite you to attend the 2010 Austin Marathon & Half Marathon and the Paramount 5K on Sunday, February 14th as honored guests.

Specifically, I’d like you to consider the following opportunities:

1. Offering an official welcoming greeting to the 15,000 runners and 20,000 spectators at our starting line.

2. Holding the finish line tape for the winners of the 2010 Austin Marathon.

3. Taking an aerial tour of our race while it is in progress with our course control coordinator and myself to observe race morning operations in our forward air control helicopter. This is a great opportunity to see the integrated operations between the City of Austin, the Austin Police Department, Austin‐Travis County EMS, the Texas Department of Public Safety and other critical elements of our race management team in action, from the air.

The City of Austin has played a critical role in making this event a success for the past 18 years, and I’d like to have you experience first‐hand, the spectacle of the event as it unfolds.

Please let me know if you can be a part of our race day.

Warmest personal regards,

John

John Conley Race Director Austin Marathon & Half Marathon and Paramount 5K P.O. Box 684587 Austin, Texas 78768 www.youraustinmarathon.com www.conleysports.com

-----Original Message----- From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 4:26 PM To: Cc: Leffingwell, Lee; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl; Edwards, Sue; Ott, Marc; Moore, Andrew; Williamson, Laura Subject: RE: Submitted from City Council web site - failure to pick up garbage at a business

Thank You Tammie and all.

Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

-----Original Message----- From: Williamson, Tammie Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 2:45 PM To: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Cc: Leffingwell, Lee; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl; Edwards, Sue; Ott, Marc; Moore, Andrew; Williamson, Laura Subject: RE: Submitted from City Council web site - failure to pick up garbage at a business

The customer was serviced today at 12:30 PM. I also requested staff to handle the charges to the account. Please contact me if you have additional questions. Thanks.

Tammie H. Williamson, AICP Acting Director Solid Waste Services Department (512) 974-1997 (p) (512) 974-1999 (f) [email protected] P Please consider the environment before printing this email.

Tammie,

Can we please follow up with Mr. Gannaway as soon as possible.

Thanks, Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

Date/Time Submitted: 1837 hours From: Jonny Gannaway E-mail address: Subject: failure to pick up garbage at a business

Categories: solid_waste

Business Address: 5601 Sunshine Drive Austin TX 78756

City of Austin Account Number: 0881218-2

Tammie,

Can we please follow up with Mr. Gannaway as soon as possible.

Thanks, Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

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Business Address: 5601 Sunshine Drive Austin TX 78756

City of Austin Account Number: 0881218-2

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2010 12:33 PM To: Hensley, Sara Cc: Moore, Andrew; Garza, Bobby; Williamson, Laura; Shade, Randi; Leffingwell, Lee Subject: outdoor exercise facilities

Sarah,

As a follow up to our last meeting when I mentioned these stations that are part of the Israeli public parks system, I am forwarding a web link to give you a visual image of what I was talking about. I hope that we can consider a pilot program to determine how successful these might be in Austin.

Thanks, Mike http://www.greengym.ca/PhotoGallery.html

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 8:53 AM To: 'Andrew Kercheval'; Cole, Sheryl; Riley, Chris; Spelman, William; Leffingwell, Lee; Morrison, Laura; Shade, Randi; Spillar, Rob Cc: Garza, Bobby; Moore, Andrew; Williamson, Laura; Nathan, Mark; Williams, Nancy Subject: RE: West Campus parking meters on San Pedro.

Happy MLK Day to you too sir.

Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

From: Andrew Kercheval Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 10:30 PM To: Cole, Sheryl; Riley, Chris; Spelman, William; Leffingwell, Lee; Morrison, Laura; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Shade, Randi; Spillar, Rob Subject: RE: West Campus parking meters on San Pedro.

You all suck as city representatives and are what is wrong with this country. I bet you're a bunch of liberal shithead Obama supporters too. EABOD and DIAF. Good day, cocksuckers!

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Saturday, January 23, 2010 3:43 PM To: Acevedo, Art; A L Stickelbault; Amelia Lopez-Phelps; Angela Valenzuela; anna raya; Annabelle Arteaga; Becky Arreaga; Brown, Cliff; Banda, Cruz; Larry Amaro; Raul Alvarez; Ramirez, Ben; Bobby; Brandy Mueller; Diana Borja; Jessica Balderas; Carlos Castaneda; Garcia, Cindy; Diana Castaneda; Canales, Eyna; Judy Cortez; Martha Cotera; Nora Comstock; Tony Cobos; dan; Debbie Maldonado Ramirez; Rodriguez, Donato; ELENA DIAZ; Rudy Davila; Edna Irueguas; Judy Erben; Flora Saenz; Frank Fuentes; Lulu Flores; Gloria Mata Pennington; Rita Garza; Garza, Jason; Hermelinda Zamarippa; Ida Hernandez; Jill Ramirez; John Vasquez; joseph ramos; Kathy Revilla; Violet Leos; Brandy Mueller; Jacqueline Ramos; Richard Moya; Rodolfo Mendez; Ron Oliveira; Paul Saldana; Raul Alvarez; Ovalle, Victor; CELESTE VILLARREAL; Williamson, Laura; Garza, Bobby; '[email protected]' Cc: Ott, Marc; Garza, Rudy Subject: RE: City Proclamation for Emma Barrientos..Jan. 28 Council Meeting

Hi Becky and all,

I know that my Chief of Staff, Bobby Garza, has spoken with you today and I believe we are all getting on the same page.

As Bobby mentioned, we do not recall any correspondence prior to this one regarding a proclamation for Mrs. Barrientos. Regardless, we want to help however we can.

It should be noted that Senator Barrientos and I have spoken since the funeral and I personally comitted to honoring Emma in whatever manner the family wished and that I would await their instructions. As I believe it should be the family who decides what is appropriate and when. We have not heard from the family at this time but I do expect to speak with Senator Barrientos again today to determine if this is the appropriate course of action for this Thursday. If so, we will proceed accordingly. We have also spoken to the Mayors office, who was not aware of this request, and he and his staff is also ready and willing to do whatever the family requests.

We do believe a proclamation is appropriate, but also believe it is not nearly enough recognition for Emma's decades of service to our community. We will continue to await direction directly from the family as to what is best and appropriate.

Thanks for your efforts and for everyone's support. Once I speak to the Senator and a course of direction is determined, we will resend another email detailing that information.

Have a great weekend.

Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

From: Rebecca Cobos Sent: Friday, January 22, 2010 10:59 AM To: Acevedo, Art; ; A L Stickelbault; Amelia Lopez-Phelps; Angela Valenzuela; anna raya; Annabelle Arteaga; Becky Arreaga; Brown, Cliff; Banda, Cruz; Larry Amaro; Raul Alvarez; Ramirez, Ben; Bobby; Brandy Mueller; Diana Borja; Jessica Balderas; Carlos Castaneda; Garcia, Cindy; Diana Castaneda; Canales, Eyna; Judy Cortez; Martha Cotera; Nora Comstock; Tony Cobos; dan; Debbie Maldonado Ramirez; Rodriguez, Donato; ELENA DIAZ; Rudy Davila; [email protected]; Edna Irueguas; Judy Erben; Flora Saenz; Frank Fuentes; Lulu Flores; Gloria Mata Pennington; Rita Garza; Garza, Jason; Hermelinda Zamarippa; Ida Hernandez; Jill Ramirez; John Vasquez; joseph ramos; Kathy Revilla; Violet Leos; Brandy Mueller; Jacqueline Ramos; Richard Moya; Rodolfo Mendez; Ron Oliveira; [email protected]; Paul Saldana; Raul Alvarez; Ovalle, Victor; CELESTE VILLARREAL Cc: Ott, Marc; Garza, Rudy; Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Subject: City Proclamation for Emma Barrientos..Jan. 28 Council Meeting

I was able to arrange a proclamation in honor of Emma Barrientos at next week's City Council. It is scheduled for Jan. 28.

The City Council Agenda is still in draft form and will be finalized on Monday. I will send you another email on the range of time it will be delivered to Honorable Senator Gonzalo Barrientos.

Senator Watson's office has also completed a proclamation in her honor as well.

Special thanks to Lulu Flores and Rudy Davila for providing me input for the proclamation I wrote in her honor. I am sure the proclamations will be short relative to the amount of good things we have to say about her...but again even her home location...Gem Circle...was not a coincidence..God has many ways to let us know how special and unique we all are. Rebecca J. Cobos...826-3517

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Saturday, January 23, 2010 5:08 PM To: Rebecca Cobos; Acevedo, Art; A L Stickelbault; Amelia Lopez-Phelps; Angela Valenzuela; anna raya; Annabelle Arteaga; Becky Arreaga; Brown, Cliff; Banda, Cruz; Larry Amaro; Raul Alvarez; Ramirez, Ben; Bobby; Brandy Mueller; Diana Borja; Jessica Balderas; Carlos Castaneda; Garcia, Cindy; Diana Castaneda; Canales, Eyna; Judy Cortez; Martha Cotera; Nora Comstock; Tony Cobos; dan; Debbie Maldonado Ramirez; Rodriguez, Donato; ELENA DIAZ; Rudy Davila; Edna Irueguas; Judy Erben; Flora Saenz; Frank Fuentes; Lulu Flores; Gloria Mata Pennington; Rita Garza; Garza, Jason; Hermelinda Zamarippa; Ida Hernandez; [email protected]; [email protected]; Jill Ramirez; John Vasquez; joseph ramos; Kathy Revilla; Violet Leos; Brandy Mueller; Jacqueline Ramos; Richard Moya; Rodolfo Mendez; Ron Oliveira; Paul Saldana; Raul Alvarez; Ovalle, Victor; CELESTE VILLARREAL; Williamson, Laura; Garza, Bobby; [email protected] Cc: Ott, Marc; Garza, Rudy Subject: RE: City Proclamation for Emma Barrientos..Jan. 28 Council Meeting

Becky,

Thanks for your email. I truly do appreciate your efforts and there is no apology necessary. If any, I should have apologized for the break down in communication at city hall.

Rest assure, your efforts and the proper recognitions for Emma Barrientos will be handled with the same etiquette and respect in which you have begun and intended.

I have not spoken to Senator Barrientos today but do plan on speaking to him today or will definitely see him tomorrow morning at a breakfast that he and I are scheduled to attend.

Thanks again so much.

Mike

From: Rebecca Cobos Sent: Sat 1/23/2010 4:11 PM To: Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Acevedo, Art; A L Stickelbault; Amelia Lopez-Phelps; Angela Valenzuela; anna raya; Annabelle Arteaga; Becky Arreaga; Brown, Cliff; Banda, Cruz; Larry Amaro; Raul Alvarez; [email protected]; Ramirez, Ben; Bobby; Brandy Mueller; Diana Borja; Jessica Balderas; Carlos Castaneda; Garcia, Cindy; Diana Castaneda; Canales, Eyna; Judy Cortez; Martha Cotera; Nora Comstock; Tony Cobos; dan; Debbie Maldonado Ramirez; Rodriguez, Donato; ELENA DIAZ; Rudy Davila; Edna Irueguas; Judy Erben; Flora Saenz; Frank Fuentes; Lulu Flores; Gloria Mata Pennington; Rita Garza; Garza, Jason; Hermelinda Zamarippa; Ida Hernandez; Jill Ramirez; John Vasquez; joseph ramos; Kathy Revilla; Violet Leos; Brandy Mueller; Jacqueline Ramos; Richard Moya; Rodolfo Mendez; Ron Oliveira; Paul Saldana; Raul Alvarez; [email protected]; Ovalle, Victor; CELESTE VILLARREAL; Williamson, Laura; Garza, Bobby; [email protected] Cc: Ott, Marc; Garza, Rudy Subject: Re: City Proclamation for Emma Barrientos..Jan. 28 Council Meeting

Dear Mike, thank you for your timely response. The communication process was begun on January 11, 2009 by the Public Information Officer. She directed me to send her the proclamation language on that day and she asked me to call the Senator to confirm the date. The Senator has chosen January 28 for this to occur. I spoke to him personally.

I called on Friday to speak with the person but she was out and I spoke to someone else that said it was scheduled for the 28th but that the final agenda was not out but I could call on Monday and see what the time range would be.

I apologize for the breakdown in communication. I will personally call Senator Barrientos and apoligize if need be.

Hopefully this can go as planned by city officials. I am told by your Assistant that the woman got sick and did not complete the full circle of inner city hall communication.

From: "Martinez, Mike [Council Member]" To: "Acevedo, Art" ; A L Stickelbault Amelia Lopez-Phelps Angela Valenzuela ; anna raya Annabelle Arteaga ; Becky Arreaga "Brown, Cliff" "Banda, Cruz" ; Larry Amaro Raul Alvarez "Ramirez, Ben" ; Bobby ; Brandy Mueller Diana Borja ; Jessica Balderas ; Carlos Castaneda ; "Garcia, Cindy" ; "Canales, Eyna" ; Martha Cotera Nora Comstock Tony Cobos dan ; Debbie Maldonado Ramirez "Rodriguez, Donato" ; ELENA DIAZ Rudy Davila Edna Irueguas Judy Erben Flora Saenz Frank Fuentes ; Lulu Flores Gloria Mata Pennington Rita Garza Garza, Jason" ; Hermelinda Zamarippa Ida Hernandez Jill Ramirez John Vasquez joseph ramos Kathy Revilla Violet Leos Brandy Mueller Jacqueline Ramos Richard Moya ; Rodolfo Mendez Ron Oliveira ; Paul Saldana Raul Alvarez "Ovalle, Victor" ; CELESTE VILLARREAL "Williamson, Laura" ; "Garza, Bobby" ; [email protected] Cc: "Ott, Marc" ; "Garza, Rudy" Sent: Sat, January 23, 2010 3:42:47 PM Subject: RE: City Proclamation for Emma Barrientos..Jan. 28 Council Meeting

Hi Becky and all,

I know that my Chief of Staff, Bobby Garza, has spoken with you today and I believe we are all getting on the same page.

As Bobby mentioned, we do not recall any correspondence prior to this one regarding a proclamation for Mrs. Barrientos. Regardless, we want to help however we can.

Thanks for your efforts and for everyone's support. Once I speak to the Senator and a course of direction is determined, we will resend another email detailing that information.

Have a great weekend.

Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

From: Rebecca Cobos Sent: Friday, January 22, 2010 10:59 AM To: Acevedo, Art; A L Stickelbault; Amelia Lopez-Phelps; Angela Valenzuela; anna raya; Annabelle Arteaga; Becky Arreaga; Brown, Cliff; Banda, Cruz; Larry Amaro; Raul Alvarez; Ramirez, Ben; Bobby; Brandy Mueller; Diana Borja; Jessica Balderas; Carlos Castaneda; Garcia, Cindy; Diana Castaneda; Canales, Eyna; Judy Cortez; Martha Cotera; Nora Comstock; Tony Cobos; dan; Debbie Maldonado Ramirez; Rodriguez, Donato; ELENA DIAZ; Rudy Davila; Edna Irueguas; Judy Erben; Flora Saenz; Frank Fuentes; Lulu Flores; Gloria Mata Pennington; Rita Garza; Garza, Jason; Hermelinda Zamarippa; Ida Hernandez; Jill Ramirez; John Vasquez; joseph ramos; [email protected]; Kathy Revilla; [email protected]; Violet Leos; Brandy Mueller; Jacqueline Ramos; Richard Moya; Rodolfo Mendez; Ron Oliveira; Paul Saldana; Raul Alvarez; Ovalle, Victor; CELESTE VILLARREAL Cc: Ott, Marc; Garza, Rudy; Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Subject: City Proclamation for Emma Barrientos..Jan. 28 Council Meeting

I was able to arrange a proclamation in honor of Emma Barrientos at next week's City Council. It is scheduled for Jan. 28.

The City Council Agenda is still in draft form and will be finalized on Monday. I will send you another email on the range of time it will be delivered to Honorable Senator Gonzalo Barrientos.

Senator Watson's office has also completed a proclamation in her honor as well.

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Saturday, January 23, 2010 6:02 PM To: Acevedo, Art; A L Stickelbault; Amelia Lopez-Phelps; Angela Valenzuela; anna raya; Annabelle Arteaga; Becky Arreaga; Brown, Cliff; Banda, Cruz; Larry Amaro; Raul Alvarez; Ramirez, Ben; Bobby; Brandy Mueller; Diana Borja; Jessica Balderas; Carlos Castaneda; Garcia, Cindy; Diana Castaneda; Canales, Eyna; Judy Cortez; Martha Cotera; Nora Comstock; Tony Cobos; dan; Debbie Maldonado Ramirez; Rodriguez, Donato; ELENA DIAZ; Rudy Davila; Edna Irueguas; Judy Erben; Flora Saenz; Frank Fuentes; Lulu Flores; Gloria Mata Pennington; Rita Garza; Garza, Jason; Hermelinda Zamarippa; Ida Hernandez; Jill Ramirez; John Vasquez; joseph ramos; [email protected]; Kathy Revilla; [email protected]; Violet Leos; Brandy Mueller; Jacqueline Ramos; Richard Moya; Rodolfo Mendez; Ron Oliveira; Paul Saldana; Raul Alvarez; Ovalle, Victor; CELESTE VILLARREAL; Williamson, Laura; Garza, Bobby; [email protected] Cc: Ott, Marc; Garza, Rudy Subject: RE: City Proclamation for Emma Barrientos..Jan. 28 Council Meeting

Becky and all,

Again, thank you and everyone for your thoughts and wishes for Emma Barrientos and the Barrientos family.

I have just spoken to Senator Barrientos. He and the family are greatly appreciative of your efforts and those who want to honor Emma appropriately.

At the request of the Senator, we will hold off on the proclamation so it can be coordinated with the family for scheduling purposes and other considerations.

The Senator has also requested that my office work with Paul Saldana as to the best possible date and will inform everyone and the community of the dates and times of the proclamation and other recognitions.

On behalf of my office and Senator Barrientos we truly thank all of you and look forward to seeing you all soon.

Sinceramente, Mike Martinez

From: Rebecca Cobos Sent: Sat 1/23/2010 4:11 PM To: Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Acevedo, Art; A L Stickelbault; Amelia Lopez-Phelps; Angela Valenzuela; anna raya; Annabelle Arteaga; Becky Arreaga; Brown, Cliff; Banda, Cruz; Larry Amaro; Raul Alvarez; Ramirez, Ben; Bobby; Brandy Mueller; Diana Borja; Jessica Balderas; Carlos Castaneda; Garcia, Cindy; Diana Castaneda; Canales, Eyna; Judy Cortez; Martha Cotera; Nora Comstock; Tony Cobos; dan; Debbie Maldonado Ramirez; Rodriguez, Donato; ELENA DIAZ; Rudy Davila; [email protected]; Edna Irueguas; Judy Erben; Flora Saenz; Frank Fuentes; Lulu Flores; Gloria Mata Pennington; Rita Garza; Garza, Jason; Hermelinda Zamarippa; Ida Hernandez; Jill Ramirez; John Vasquez; joseph ramos; Kathy Revilla; Violet Leos; Brandy Mueller; Jacqueline Ramos; Richard Moya; Rodolfo Mendez; Ron Oliveira; Paul Saldana; Raul Alvarez; Ovalle, Victor; CELESTE VILLARREAL; Williamson, Laura; Garza, Bobby; [email protected] Cc: Ott, Marc; Garza, Rudy Subject: Re: City Proclamation for Emma Barrientos..Jan. 28 Council Meeting

I apologize for the breakdown in communication. I will personally call Senator Barrientos and apoligize if need be.

Hopefully this can go as planned by city officials. I am told by your Assistant that the woman got sick and did not complete the full circle of inner city hall communication.

From: "Martinez, Mike [Council Member]" To: Rebecca Cobos Acevedo, Art" ;

Amelia Lopez-Phelps Angela Valenzuela anna raya Annabelle Arteaga ; Becky Arreaga "Brown, Cliff" "Banda, Cruz" ; Larry Amaro Raul Alvarez ; [email protected]; "Ramirez, Ben" Bobby Brandy Mueller Diana Borja Jessica Balderas Carlos Castaneda ; "Garcia, Cindy" ; Diana Castaneda ; "Canales, Eyna" ; Judy Cortez Martha Cotera ; Nora Comstock ; Tony Cobos ; dan ; Debbie Maldonado Ramirez "Rodriguez, Donato" ; ELENA DIAZ >; Rudy Davila Edna Irueguas Judy Erben Flora Saenz ; Frank Fuentes ; Lulu Flores ; Gloria Mata Pennington Rita Garza Garza, Jason" ; Hermelinda Zamarippa Ida Hernandez Jill Ramirez ; John Vasquez joseph ramos Kathy Revilla Violet Leos Brandy Mueller Jacqueline Ramos Richard Moya ; Rodolfo Mendez ; Ron Oliveira Paul Saldana Raul Alvarez "Ovalle, Victor" ; CELESTE VILLARREAL "Williamson, Laura" ; "Garza, Bobby" ; [email protected] Cc: "Ott, Marc" ; "Garza, Rudy" Sent: Sat, January 23, 2010 3:42:47 PM Subject: RE: City Proclamation for Emma Barrientos..Jan. 28 Council Meeting

Hi Becky and all,

I know that my Chief of Staff, Bobby Garza, has spoken with you today and I believe we are all getting on the same page.

As Bobby mentioned, we do not recall any correspondence prior to this one regarding a proclamation for Mrs. Barrientos. Regardless, we want to help however we can.

Thanks for your efforts and for everyone's support. Once I speak to the Senator and a course of direction is determined, we will resend another email detailing that information.

Have a great weekend.

Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

From: Rebecca Cobos [mailto Sent: Friday, January 22, 2010 10:59 AM To: Acevedo, Art; ; A L Stickelbault; Amelia Lopez-Phelps; Angela Valenzuela; anna raya; Annabelle Arteaga; Becky Arreaga; Brown, Cliff; Banda, Cruz; Larry Amaro; Raul Alvarez; Ramirez, Ben; Bobby; Brandy Mueller; Diana Borja; Jessica Balderas; Carlos Castaneda; Garcia, Cindy; Diana Castaneda; Canales, Eyna; Judy Cortez; Martha Cotera; Nora Comstock; Tony Cobos; dan; Debbie Maldonado Ramirez; Rodriguez, Donato; ELENA DIAZ; Rudy Davila; Edna Irueguas; Judy Erben; Flora Saenz; Frank Fuentes; Lulu Flores; Gloria Mata Pennington; Rita Garza; Garza, Jason; Hermelinda Zamarippa; Ida Hernandez; Jill Ramirez; John Vasquez; joseph ramos; Kathy Revilla; Violet Leos; Brandy Mueller; Jacqueline Ramos; Richard Moya; Rodolfo Mendez; Ron Oliveira; Paul Saldana; Raul Alvarez; Ovalle, Victor; CELESTE VILLARREAL Cc: Ott, Marc; Garza, Rudy; Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Subject: City Proclamation for Emma Barrientos..Jan. 28 Council Meeting

I was able to arrange a proclamation in honor of Emma Barrientos at next week's City Council. It is scheduled for Jan. 28.

The City Council Agenda is still in draft form and will be finalized on Monday. I will send you another email on the range of time it will be delivered to Honorable Senator Gonzalo Barrientos.

Senator Watson's office has also completed a proclamation in her honor as well.

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Monday, January 25, 2010 12:30 PM To: From the Public Information Office; Alexander, Jason; Alvarado, Melissa; Ballas, Marisa; Beekley, Taja; Bergeron, Veronica; Bier, Marti; Bogusch, Annette; Bonee, Lucy; Britain, Rebecca; Brossette, Julie; Browder, Leslie; Canally, Greg; Carvell, Kyle; Cole, Sheryl; Coleman, Glen; Corpus, Grace; Curtis, Cathy; Curtis, Matt; Davila, Leander; Diaz, Elaine; Duesterhaus, Layne; Duncan, Roger; Dupuy, Andrew; Edwards, Sue; English, Barksdale; Enkhbaatar, Sanchir; Eskew, Dana; Estrada, Deena; Everhart, Amy; Fernandez, Rolando; Florance, Christopher; Fraga, Patricia; Franks, Brady; Garza, Bobby; Garza, Jason; Garza, Rudy; Gaul, Kay; Gentry, Shirley (Brown - CCO); Gerbracht, Heidi; Goode, Robert; Griffin, Celeste; Hackleman, Reagan; Hart, Robin; Hawkins, Rondella; Hayes, Joya; Herber, Jennifer; Hethcox, Leslie; Jackson, Janet; Joseph, Andrew; Knodel, Jeff; Lawler, John; Leff, Lewis; Leffingwell, Lee; Levinski, Robert; Li, Victoria J; Lightsey, Lynne; Long, Tara; Lott, Cindy; Lumbreras, Bert; Lurie, David; Maness, Jill; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Martinez, Rose Marie; Matthews, Douglas; Matustik, David; McDonald, Michael [APD]; McDonald, Stephanie; McGee, Gwen; Meszaros, Greg; Moore, Andrew; Morales, Martha [PIO]; Morrison, Laura; Mory, Kenneth; Nathan, Mark; Noak, Rita; O'Connor, Deneice; Ochiltree, Alta; Olmstead, Alicia; Ott, Marc; Park, Samantha; Parker, Amy; Parkerson, Matt; Patrick, Mary; Pinchas, Aviva; Polio, Laura; Reeves, Keith; Rhodes, Willie; Riley, Chris; Riley, Chris; Rios, Myrna; Rivera, Linda; Rodriguez, Mary Lou; Rush, Barbara; Saenz, Kathleen; Sandoval, Marie; Schneiweiss, Leslie; Schooler, Larry; Shade, Randi; Shaw, Margaret; Sherbert, Nicole; Snipes, Anthony; Spelman, William; Steiner, John; Telles, Reyne; Terry, Sarah; Thomas, Diana; Van Eenoo, Ed; Williams, Nancy; Williamson, Laura; Wilson, Beverly (Council Place 6); Woltenberg, Kendall Cc: Alvarado, Melissa Subject: RE: City of Austin News Release by SMBR re: Austin is Tops for Small Business

Super Congrats to all. Very proud of you all.

Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

From: From the Public Information Office Sent: Monday, January 25, 2010 10:30 AM To: Official Distribution Cc: Alvarado, Melissa Subject: City of Austin News Release by SMBR re: Austin is Tops for Small Business

City ofAustin NEWSRELEASE

One Texas Center 505 Barton Springs Road, 13th Floor, Austin, TX 78704 www.ci.austin.tx.us

Small Business Development Program Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services Office

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 25, 2009 Contact: Rosalinda Jalifi, Econom ic Growth and Redevelopm ent Services Office, (512) 974-7739

Austin is Tops for Small Business

Austin, TX - The City of Austin has been rank ed as the #1 p lace in the United States to open a sm all business by Portfolio.com. Austin advanced from its 2009 rating of fourth on the list to first in 2010.

“Austin has established a growing niche m arket with small businesses. We feel fortunate to have a supportive Council a nd City Managem ent that has encouraged our Small Business Developm ent Program t o create a my riad of tool box services for start-up businesses or local entrepreneurs wanting to expand,” said Rosalinda Jalifi, Assistant Director of the Economic Growth and Redeve lopment Services Office at the City of Austin.

Austin’s population of 1.7 million residents is also home to over 38,602 small businesses. According to Portfolio.com, Austin’s 19.5% population growth between 2003 and 2008 attributed to the region ’s ability to w eather the recent national econo mic stor m. The number of sm all businesses started up between 2006 and 2007 outpaced other metropolitan areas with a 5.6 percent increase.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana ranked second this year, due to an increase of 3.9% growth in numbers of small businesses, close to three times the national growth rate. Coming in third in the rankings is Raleigh, North Carolina, which fell from last year’s first place. While Raleigh still has an impressive 22.5 percent population growth, it did not match Austin’s pace in growth rate for jobs or small business.

The City of Austin’s Small Business Development Program (SBDP) offers resources and services that gird entrepreneurs with solid start up skills and existing business owners with the information and tools necessary to maintain or expand their businesses. For more information on the Portfolio.com article, please visit www.portfolio.com

TOP 3 REASONS AUSTIN IS TOPS FOR SMALL BUSINESS:

 Small Business is Big Business in Austin: 94% percent of Austin’s small business companies employ 50 or fewer employees – nationally the number is 86%  Business Education and Technical Assistance: From business plans to business expansion – the City’s Small Business Development Program provides resources, services, consulting and classes to prospective business owners. Use of SBDP’s services continues to grow! In 2009 the Business Solutions Center saw over 4,500 visitors, SBDP tallied more than 2,600 training hours and over 1,700 technical assistance hours offered through BizAid.  Special Events Meet Small Business Needs: Access to information and capital are the top two needs of local small business owners. The City’s Small Business Development Program helps meet those needs with two annual events – Getting Connected and Meet the Lender. Getting Connected links small business owners to non-profits, networking organizations and government programs geared to help entrepreneurs. Meet the Lender opens the door for small business owners to meet local small business-friendly lenders in a casual, non-intimidating setting.

The SBDP, a division of the City’s Econom ic Growth and Redevelopm ent Services Office, is committed to providing opportunities and resources to small businesses to help them grow and prosper in a com petitive bus iness environm ent. For more inform ation about SBDP’s resources and services , please call 512-974-7800 or visi t www.austinsmallbiz.org.

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From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Monday, January 25, 2010 2:36 PM To: Lumbreras, Bert Cc: Ott, Marc; ; 'Ryan Clinton'; 'David Lundstedt'; Williamson, Laura; Garza, Bobby; Moore, Andrew; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Bier, Marti; Rush, Barbara; Subject: Our meeting and items 20 and 27 on this weeks agenda

Bert,

Thank you for taking the time to meet with me today to further listen to my thoughts and suggestions. I also appreciate the feed back you provided and agree that we are all much closer than it may appear in our desires and goals for Austin as an animal community.

Your supportive agreement to pull items 20 and 27 from consideration for this weeks council meeting is greatly appreciated. I think it will prove to go a long way in bringing folks together rather than continuing with a struggle as we prepare and present the integrated plan to increasing live outcomes. Once the presentation is made (March 2010) and council has adopted the recommendations, placing this back on the agenda at the earliest convenience should set the tone of cooperation and collaboration that we all want to see.

Again, Thanks so much.

Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 11:24 AM To: Ott, Marc Cc: Lumbreras, Bert; Williamson, Laura; Moore, Andrew; Garza, Bobby Subject: AAC Meeting

Marc,

Below is the typed (we typed it) transcript from the recording. I have also listened to this and what is typed below is clearly audible. Thanks for looking into this.

Mike

AAC Meeting, 1/20/10 Transcription

22:34

Hi there. Good, I’m on the way. Yeah, oh yeah? What do you, huh? Oh, it’s aggravating. God dang, they took a no nonsense administrative agenda, no substantive things just an administrative agenda and make it last 3 fucking hours. And I’m like, fuck me. Why put on the agenda. Why put on the agenda. (Short inaudible section)

But at the end, David got all pissed off at all of them and said, “Dorinda Pulliam will do this and this and this.”

And this guy has been coming to every meeting and picking on me and he makes up shit, and says things that aren’t true. (Short inaudible section) Yeah, ok bye.

1:17:30

Um, I need to talk to David about that customer service position we froze. We committed to this full time foster coordinator that I can’t get to be full time and I wanted to know what your thoughts on that were because (short inaudible section) we’re out there telling everybody this person is working full time and it’s ok for now because kittens aren’t coming in, but here in another 6 weeks or 8 weeks it’s going to be a problem. I’d like to be able to tell them that you and I have talked and you’re ok with it. Alright, well I’m going to make the pitch to them and take a look at it because I’d like to see (inaudible/end of recording)

52:20-1:18:47

Meeting and phone calls

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 1:40 PM To: Browder, Leslie; Ott, Marc; Riley, Chris Cc: Goode, Robert; Telles, Reyne; Williamson, Laura; Moore, Andrew Subject: RE: Request for information - CapMetro funding owed and committed to City of Austin

Thanks Leslie and all.

Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

From: Browder, Leslie Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 11:50 AM To: Ott, Marc; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Riley, Chris Cc: Goode, Robert; Telles, Reyne Subject: FW: Request for information - CapMetro funding owed and committed to City of Austin

FYI, Robert and I spoke with Ben Wear this morning. I believe he plans an article for Wednesday.

From: Browder, Leslie Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 11:49 AM To: Cc: Canally, Greg; Goode, Robert Subject: Request for information - CapMetro funding owed and committed to City of Austin

Ben,

The City of Austin receives funding for transportation projects from Capital Metro under several programs described briefly below.

 “1/4 Cent Program” – This progr am provides funding t o the City of Austin under an interlocal a greement for tr ansportation and mobility pr ojects in the amount of ¼ of the one cent sales tax that Capital Metro imposed within our city limits during the y ears 2001 to 2004. T he amount awarded under that program is appro ximately $110 million. CapMetro still o wes approximately $51 million.

 Build Greater Austin/ Build Central Texas – Build Greater Austin was created in as a ten-year program in fiscal year 1994 to support transportation infrastructure in Austin. Capital Metro extended the program in 2004. CapMetro owes appr oximately $7 million un der these programs.

 Regional Mobility Pr ogram – This progra m provides $3.5 millio n annually through fiscal year 2013 to pay for the debt service on right-of-way projects associated with Loop 1 North and SH 45 North. CapMetro owes approximately $14 million under this program.

 Incident Management Program – This program provided operat ing funds of $500,000 each year through 2011 to he lp the Austin Police Department fund traffic management efforts aimed at alleviating traffic congestion caused by accidents or other incident s on the roadways. Cap ital Metro discontinued the program at the end of fiscal y ear 2009. The origina l commitment was $5 million and the Cit y was paid $4 million b y Capita l Metro through 2009. I am copying Greg Canally in t he event that you have other questions about current project status. He can be reached at 974-2609.

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2010 10:14 AM To: Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; 'Brian Rodgers' Cc: Williamson, Laura; Morrison, Laura Subject: RE: Cost of Growth sorry, was trying to send to CM Morrison....not my Laura.

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2010 10:12 AM To: 'Brian Rodgers' Cc: Williamson, Laura Subject: RE: Cost of Growth

Thanks Brian,

Laura and I discussed this issue briefly yesterday and I asked her this question so I will ask it to you too.

Even if we completely capped growth right now. Wouldn't everyone who remains in the city have ever increasing taxes moving forward even though there is no growth at all?

I really do want to have this community conversation and come to an understanding of exactly how we factor all of the information into our decisions.

Mike

From: Brian Rodgers [mailto: Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 5:33 PM To: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Subject: Cost of Growth

Hi Mike, Thank you very much for acknowledging the heart of my argument last week, that growth should pay for itself. I really don’t know how moderate and low income people make it in this city. Our escalating property taxes, utilities, cost of living and traffic will someday solve the growth issue, but not in a kind way!

Brian Rodgers

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 8:18 AM To: Bergeron, Allen Cc: Curtis, Matt; Garza, Bobby; Moore, Andrew; Williamson, Laura; 'Lee Leffingwell'; Nathan, Mark Subject: RE: Veterans on the Streets

Allen,

I would love to sit down soon and discuss what we can do to help this issue.

Thanks, Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

From: Bergeron, Allen Sent: Sunday, January 31, 2010 6:09 AM To: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Subject: Veterans on the Streets

Good morning Mike,

I also sent a copy of this to Matt Curtis; for the Mayor; as well as Chief McDonald.

Here's an interesting and sad article from the Statesman this morning.

I would like to see 2010 be the year where we do something tangible for our homeless Veterans.

Please let me know how I can help; and please keep me involved/in the loop on anything regarding finding/building a facility for our homeless Veterans. It can be a City/County/VA/local non-profit effort. http://www.statesman.com/services/content/news/stories/local/0131homelessvets.html?cx type=ynews_rss

Kind regards,

Allen Bergeron Veterans Consultant City of Austin (512)809-7865

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2011 3:34 PM To: Combs, Lauralei; Williams, Nancy Cc: Morrison, Laura; Williamson, Laura Subject: RE: 30 years of Animal Service

We will gladly recognize her. Thanks for the heads up. Laura Williamson, in my office, will get the ball rolling.

Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

From: Combs, Lauralei Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2011 3:19 PM To: Williams, Nancy Cc: Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Morrison, Laura Subject: 30 years of Animal Service

Dear All,

My associate, Ms. Catherine Ziegler, known to us here at Town Lake Animal Center as " Zingy " is soon to retire after 17 years as a City Employee and 15 as a Humane Society employee, that equals 35 years as a passionate and dedicated employee to the homeless, unwanted and lost pets here in Austin. All of those years have been in the same building here at the animal shelter ! As you may or may not be aware of, The Humane Society ran the animal program here in Austin until it become to large of an endeavor for them and the City took over. Along with that change came one employee who stayed, Ms. Ziggy.

I am writing to you in hopes that you may feel that 35 years of service caring for our shelters animals deserves to recognized ! Please consider Ms. Ziggy for a "Distinguished Service Award" as she is Retiring this year as of February 16.

Thanks for all you do and keeping our shelter and the animals in our care in your thoughts,

Sincerely,

Lauralei Combs Senior Customer Service Representative City of Austin Animal Center 1156 W. Cesar Chavez Austin, TX. 78703 (512) 972-6032 office

"If you're coasting, you're either losing momentum or else you're headed downhill." ~ Joan Welsh

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 12:44 PM To: Michael Levy Cc: Debbie Russell; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Leffingwell, Lee; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl; Ott, Marc; Acevedo, Art; Carter, David; Leff, Lewis; Garza, Bobby; Bier, Marti; Curtis, Matt; Rush, Barbara; English, Barksdale; Wilson, Beverly (Council Place 6); McDonald, Michael [APD]; Michael Lauderdale; Aman Bandali; Ramey Ko; Moses Saldana; Kim Rossmo Subject: Re: Debbie: Outtacuriousity, is there anything you are not against? Just curious. Hope all is well. Take it easy. Mike

Please remove my address from this email thread.

Thank you.

Mike

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On Feb 2, 2010, at 12:38 PM, "Michael Levy" wrote:

Debbie:

“Education campaigns” against DWI have never, ever worked anywhere. Everything has been tried. While you are trying to “educate”, too many DWI’s are killing and seriously injuring people. This is especially true for multiple offense DWI’s. You appear to be against any enforcement, regardless of the stat.

Mike

From: Debbie Russell [mailto Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 11:04 AM To: Michael Levy; Chris Riley; Mike Martinez; Randi Shade; Lee Leffingwell; Laura Morrison; Bill Spelman; Sheryl Cole; Marc Ott; [email protected]; David Carter Cc: Lewis Leff; Bobby Garza; Marti Bier; Matt Curtis; Barbara Rush; Barksdale English; Beverly Wilson; Michael McDonald; Michael Lauderdale; Aman Bandali; Ramey Ko; Moses Saldana; Kim Rossmo Subject: Re: Debbie: Outtacuriousity, is there anything you are not against? Just curious. Hope all is well. Take it easy. Mike

There's plenty I'm FOR--you just don't hear much about it Mike -- or perhaps you are not listening ;)

Re: distracted driving issues, I'm FOR a fully-funded public education campaign....much like the one presented to us by UT students some time back at the PSTF.

Re: reducing DWIs, I'm FOR public education + exploring transportation alternatives to keep people from getting behind the wheel in the first place.

Re: red light cameras, I'm FOR engineering fixes that are proven more effective.

Re: attacking violent crime, I'm FOR increasing investigators vs. patrol officers.

Re: reducing recidivism, I'm FOR increased alternatives to incarceration.

Recently, I lobbied FOR the Chief to be granted the right to add a commander position so he'd not have to rescind his promotion for one & because it should be his right as chief to manage personnel as he sees fit.

I'm FOR increased community participation in weighing into decision making at all levels of local government.

If I've become the "Dr. No" of Austin, then that's a matter of selective perspective, IMHO. :) Take care, Deb Error! Filename not specified.Error! Filename not specified.

From: Michael Levy > To: Debbie Russell < ; Chris Riley ; Mike Martinez ; Randi Shade ; Lee Leffingwell ; Laura Morrison ; Bill Spelman ; Sheryl Cole ; Marc Ott ; [email protected]; David Carter Cc: Lewis Leff ; Bobby Garza ; Marti Bier ; Matt Curtis ; Barbara Rush ; Barksdale English ; Beverly Wilson ; Michael McDonald ; Michael Lauderdale ; Aman Bandali Ramey Ko < >; Moses Saldana >; Kim Rossmo < Sent: Tue, February 2, 2010 9:56:20 AM Subject: Debbie: Outtacuriousity, is there anything you are not against? Just curious. Hope all is well. Take it easy. Mike

Debbie:

Outtacuriousity, is there anything you are not against?

Just curious.

Hope all is well.

Take it easy.

Mike From: Debbie Russell [mailto: Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 9:21 AM To: Chris Riley; Mike Martinez; Randi Shade; Lee Leffingwell; Laura Morrison; Bill Spelman; Sheryl Cole; Marc Ott; [email protected]; David Carter Cc: Lewis Leff; Bobby Garza; Marti Bier; Matt Curtis; Barbara Rush; Barksdale English; Beverly Wilson; Michael McDonald; Michael Lauderdale; Aman Bandali; Michael Levy; Ramey Ko; Moses Saldana; Kim Rossmo Subject: New study shows text/cell phone bans don't work

If you didn't see the Statesman on Friday: http://www.statesman.com/news/nation/study- handheld-cell-phone-bans-don-t-cut-202744.html

Here's Grit's analysis: http://gritsforbreakfast.blogspot.com/2010/02/study-cell-phone-texting- bans-dont.html

....A new insurance industry study has found that state laws banning the use of handheld devices to make calls or send text messages while driving haven't resulted in fewer vehicle crashes....

....Not every social problem can be solved by cops, courts, jails and prisons. Some may be solved through regulation. Or tax policy. Or land use decisions. Or public works expenditures. Liability for traffic accidents is meted out every day in civil court; in this case, perhaps that's the venue best suited to create meaningful disincentives. Or maybe, God forbid, some problems in the world needn't be solved by government at all....

....you'd be better off buying TV time and repealing unnecessary laws that don't make us safer.

Debbie Russell, president, ACLU-TX Central TX Chapter spokesperson, Keep Austin Safe communications cmte. chair, Better Austin Today 512.573.6194 Error! Filename not specified. FREE RODNEY REED! "Violence by government, as in all other relations, is a confession of failure. " Error! Filename not specified. Error! Filename not specified.Error! Filename not specified.

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 1:33 PM To: John Langmore; Riley, Chris; Cc: Moore, Andrew Subject: FW: Transit Title take a look at this guys. Andy went through other transit agencies and these are the cities and the titles of the heads of the agency. what do you think?

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

From: Moore, Andrew Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 11:03 AM To: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Subject: Transit Title

President/CEO San Diego (CEO) Indianapolis Charlotte Columbus Dallas (President/Executive Director) Houston San Antonio

General Manager Tucson San Francisco Sacramento (GM/CEO) San Francisco Denver Minneapolis Kansas City Portland Memphis (GM/CEO) Salt Lake City Seattle

Executive Director Birmingham Phoenix Hillsborough/Tampa Central Florida/Orlando Louisville

Andy Moore Policy Aide to Mayor Pro-Tem Mike Martinez 512-974-3036

-----Original Message----- From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Monday, February 08, 2010 9:07 AM To: Leffingwell, Lee; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl Cc: Garza, Bobby; Moore, Andrew; Williamson, Laura Subject: RE: Submitted from City Council web site - Las Manitas, Yes still I weep!

Tim,

I share your love for things that make Austin great and the places you mention are in that category.

But you also need to remember that the city owns none of the venues you mention. Two are privately help properties, Las Manitas was leasing the space they occupied for over 26 years and they knew one day their lease would not be renewed by the landlord. The Cactus, as you know, is owned by the state....not us. And Jovitas, also privately owned, is changing because Mayo decided to change the venue...nothing more, nothing less.

Austin is not what is use to be and wont be even more so in the future. But I don't think because of the changes that we loose who we are as a city. We are simply evolving.

I will do all I can to make sure that Austin remains a place we all love and can call home.

Thanks, Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

-----Original Message----- From: Sent: Friday, February 05, 2010 8:17 PM To: Leffingwell, Lee; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl Subject: Submitted from City Council web site - Las Manitas, Yes still I weep!

Date/Time Submitted: 2016 hours From: Tom Kirk E-mail address: Subject: Las Manitas, Yes still I weep!

Categories:

Comments: Dear Sirs; I received an email from a friend today from New England planning to visit us in Austin. The last time he was here we were proud to bring him to our most favorite place in town, Las manitas. He was in awe. Not only the incredible food but the most unique atmosphere. I sadly had to inform him of its demise. Yes there an empty parking lot sits where this historical site once was. I gotta get this off my chest. How could yoy'all have let that happen. You should be ashamed. You guys need to wake up and realize this town is gonna look like any other boring town we cant wait to drive thru. Needless to say, youve let us down. I know its a done deal but that dont make it right.

Another trajic change. Have you'all eaten at Jovitas lately? Break my heart. Nothin like it used to be.Another of the coolest places ever now reminds me of anything but Austin.

You've got a chance to save a tad bit of dignity with The Cactus Cafe. Ive never even been there but I worry that if up to you, it'll be gone to. Good God man. Save whats left of our preciuos little town would you please!

-----Original Message----- From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent ry 09, 2010 8:42 AM To: ; Leffingwell, Lee; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morr man, William; Cole, Sheryl Cc: Williamson, Laura; Moore, Andrew Subject: RE: Submitted from City Council web site - Texas Open Records Policy

Thanks for your email Angelique,

My staff will follow up with you today.

Thanks, Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

-----O From: Sent: M To: Leffingwell, Lee; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl Subject: Submitted from City Council web site - Texas Open Records Policy

Date/Time Submitted: 2251 hours From: Mrs. Angel E-mail address: Subject: Texas licy

Categories: code_enforcement

Comments: Dear Austin city council,

I have been requesting and receiving information from the Town Lake Animal Center for approximately 7 years. The information is sent to me by email. The information is regarding the intake type and the outcome type of the animals at the shelter. The information is processed by the chameleon database. The names of these reports are unknown and despite my repeated requests for a list of names of these chameleon reports, the person appointed by the TLAC to send me information will not send me this information.

I'm not asking for the TLAC/city to program anything on the chameleon database. I just want a list of the names of the reports on the chameleon database for the year 2010.

Please tell me my options and thank you for your time.

Angelique van Bavel

-----Original Message----- From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 1:31 PM To: Leffingwell, Lee; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl Cc: Garza, Bobby; Williamson, Laura; Moore, Andrew Subject: RE: Submitted from City Council web site - Re: Southwest Parkway

Nicole,

We will ask for a repsonse from staff and get back to you as soon as we can.

Thanks, Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

-----Original Message----- From: Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 9:41 AM To: Leffingwell, Lee; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl Subject: Submitted from City Council web site - Re: Southwest Parkway

Date/Time Submitted: 0940 hours From: Nicole Sadjadi E-mail address: [email protected] Subject: Re: Southwest Parkway

Categories: public_safety

Comments: Dear Austin City Council,

My name is Nicole Sadjadi, a local Austin resident. I have one thing that I need to talk to you about that is concerning and causing many lives to be in danger. The highway intersection of West Highway 71 and Southwest Parkway has been dangerous since it was put in. There is a blinking yellow light where two major highway intersections collide. I am not sure if it is a lack of funding for this area, or a lack of knowing: but turning left from Southwest Parkway on to Highway 71 is a death trap. Turning right from SW Parkway on to Highway 71 West also causes cars on Highway 71 to slam on their brakes, almost cause a wreck.

Council,

I am writing this to you today to get some feedback. I do not know whom my message should be allocated to, but I want my city council to care that lives are being lost and endangered at this intersection, and have been since it has opened!

Please tell me how I can go about lobbying to put in a stoplight at the intersection. I await your acknowledgment and reply.

Sincerely,

Nicole Sadjadi

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2010 9:48 AM To: Hensley, Sara Cc: Council Executive Assistants; Ott, Marc; Lumbreras, Bert; Garza, Jason; Matthews, Douglas; Telles, Reyne; Fernandez, Rolando; Ramos, Jacqueline; Matustik, David; McAleer, Nancy; Cole, Sheryl; Leffingwell, Lee; Morrison, Laura; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Spelman, William; Williamson, Laura Subject: RE: For release - Mighty Texas Dog Walk

Sara,

Thanks for the memo but I have some concerns about the nature of this memo and interpretation PARD is putting on this issue. Also, this is the second memo this week from PARD that begs the question - who is writing these things?

Here are just a few of what I consider inaccuracies/inconsistencies within the memo:

1. Use of the term "Annual" in regard to the Austin Reggae Festival - Only PARD makes use of this term, the event itself does not. As if to imply a higher priority. 2. Right of Way recommended April 17th to the Mighty Texas Dog Walk folks (whose event has taken place for 11 years so perhaps is "Annual" as well) 3. During the recent UTC hearing there were concerns raised by Commissioners that PARD is acting as the agent for the Reggae Festival. Has the promoter for the Reggae Festival been told by PARD to not be involved and to "let us handle it?" Has the festival even been approached about sitting down with the walk folks to work together ensuring both events run smooth and safe? Why weren't the Festival folks at the UTC meeting and why was a city staff member speaking on their behalf. 4. Can we get a similar Memo from ROW to explain why they recommended this date and why there was no coordination with PARD? It would seem to be best to inconvenience the community on one day as opposed to splitting the dates and cause two days of chaos. Especially since both events seem willing to work together and have them on the same day. 5. Mighty Texas Dog Walk also benefits a non-profit, yet that is omitted in your memo? 6. Also at the UTC hearing, Jason made no mention of impact to the Farmer's Market. The previous discussions of the Street Closure Taskforce were that one bridge be kept open and 5th and 6th provide East West access to downtown to serve the Farmer's Market and Churches. Jason stated at the UTC that if the Dog Walk was off the bridge by 11:30 PARD would support the event. Wouldn't this still impact the Farmer's Market? 7. Lastly, based on your memo, there is pedestrian and bicycle access on the East and West sides of the 1st Street Bridge and will be regardless of an event on the bridge.

Based on this memo it appears that PARD is acting as the "Agent" for the Reggae Festival. I believe this is a conflict of interest and is not the intention of the ordinance nor of Council. My aide, Andy Moore, has worked tirelessly to help bring a compromise without casting any blame or pointing any fingers. Based on what he has relayed to me, this has been frustrating and eye opening.

Moving forward, I plan to be directly involved in this matter until it is resolved and will even consider and item from council if necessary. Which appears to be the case.

Thanks,

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

From: Ovalle, Victor Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2010 9:09 AM To: Cole, Sheryl; Leffingwell, Lee; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Morrison, Laura; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Spelman, William Cc: Council Executive Assistants; Ott, Marc; Lumbreras, Bert; Garza, Jason; Matthews, Douglas; Telles, Reyne; Fernandez, Rolando; Ramos, Jacqueline; Matustik, David; McAleer, Nancy Subject: FW: For release - Mighty Texas Dog Walk

Mayor and Council,

We inadvertently sent out a copy that was missing the second page. Please reference this document. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Sincerely,

Victor E. Ovalle Program Manager, Public Information and Marketing Office of the Director Austin Parks and Recreation Department wk (512) 974-6745 cell (512) 567-4746 pgr (512) 802-7920

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2010 3:30 PM

Cc: Leffingwell, Lee; Williams, Nancy; Williamson, Laura; Garza, Bobby Subject: RE: Proposed dates for the visit of the Saltillo delegation

Gloria,

We will work on making sure all the dates work. And get back with you. I am still not completely sure about traveling to Saltillo or anywhere else in Mexico but remain open to it. I know there are differing views on this issue and I will not try to take sides. I just want everyone to come to an understanding and move forward.

Thanks, Mike

From: Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2010 1:14 PM To: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Subject: Re: Proposed dates for the visit of the Saltillo delegation

Mike if the proposed dates are not acceptable to you and/or the Mayor, they can be changed. I want the visitors to be here when you and the Mayor will be available to welcome them and have at least one meal with them. You also need to let us know what dates would be good for you and the mayor to return the visit and go with us to Saltillo. I remember at one time you said that July 25 may not be the best time for Mayor and Council to participate.

Gloria

-----Original Message----- From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] To: ; Leffingwell, Lee Cc: Gloria Pennington Martinez, Marianne ; Garza, Bobby ; Williams, Nancy Sent: Thu, Feb 11, 2010 11:41 am Subject: RE: Proposed dates for the visit of the Saltillo delegation

Thanks Mayor.

We will work the Mayor Leffingwell's office to take care of this.

Mike

-----Original Message--- From: Gus Garcia [mailto ] Sent: Thursday, February To: Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Leffingwell, Lee Cc: Billy Webb; Gloria Pennington; Martinez, Marianne Subject: Proposed dates for the visit of the Saltillo delegation

Mayor Pro Tem and Mayor,

At its regularly scheduled meeting last night, the members of the Austin/Saltillo Sister Cities Association (ASSCA) voted to propose the dates of May 4,5 and 6 for the visit of the Saltillo delegation. It is our understanding that the new Presidente Municipal, Lic. Jericó Abramo Masso plans to accompany the delegation.

Marianne Martínez will be contacting the Office of Mayor to make the arrangements for the drafting and mailing of the formal invitation from Mayor Leffingwell that is to be sent to the Presidente Municipal, with a copy to their Sister Cities organization's President, Lic. Jose Antonio García Guerra. I also recommend that the letter be signed by Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martínez, being that he is the City Council's liaison to ASSCA.

Thanks and Best Regards

Gustavo L. García Vice President for Corporate Affairs, ASSCA

(With permission to share this letter with other Council Members and the City Manager).

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 11:06 AM To: 'Estrada, Gina'; Vasquez, Gloria; Moore, Andrew; Riley, Chris; Williamson, Laura; Ballas, Marisa; Parkerson, Matt; Subject: RE: Senator Carona to speak at Chamber's State of Transportation & Next TR Cmte Meeting

I will not be able to make it.

Thanks, Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

From: Estrada, Gina [mailto Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 11:04 AM To: Vasquez, Gloria; Moore, Andrew; Riley, Chris; Williamson, Laura; Ballas, Marisa; Parkerson, Matt; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Subject: RE: Senator Carona to speak at Chamber's State of Transportation & Next TR Cmte Meeting

Board Members, can you please let me know if you plan on attending by this Friday so we can release the reminder of the seats to staff, thank you

Chamber’s State of Transportation – featuring Senator John Carona Wednesday, March 24 11:30 – 1:00pm Four Seasons

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 8:36 AM To: Knodel, Jeff; Browder, Leslie; Ballas, Marisa; Bier, Marti; Cole, Sheryl; Coleman, Glen; Curtis, Matt; 'Davis, Ian'; English, Barksdale; Everhart, Amy; Garza, Bobby; Gerbracht, Heidi; Leff, Lewis; Leffingwell, Lee; Levinski, Robert; McDonald, Stephanie; Moore, Andrew; Morrison, Laura; Nathan, Mark; Riley, Chris; Rush, Barbara; Shade, Randi; Spelman, William; Williams, Nancy; Wilson, Beverly (Council Place 6) Cc: Ott, Marc; Calk, Gerry; Nuckols, Thomas; Telles, Reyne; Cotton, Mitzi Subject: RE: Update on scrap tire disposal

Thanks for the update Jeff.

Much appreciated.

Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

From: Knodel, Jeff Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 8:34 AM To: Browder, Leslie; Ballas, Marisa; Bier, Marti; Cole, Sheryl; Coleman, Glen; Curtis, Matt; 'Davis, Ian'; English, Barksdale; Everhart, Amy; Garza, Bobby; Gerbracht, Heidi; Leff, Lewis; Leffingwell, Lee; Levinski, Robert; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; McDonald, Stephanie; Moore, Andrew; Morrison, Laura; Nathan, Mark; Riley, Chris; Rush, Barbara; Shade, Randi; Spelman, William; Williams, Nancy; Wilson, Beverly (Council Place 6) Cc: Ott, Marc; Calk, Gerry; Nuckols, Thomas; Telles, Reyne; Cotton, Mitzi Subject: RE: Update on scrap tire disposal

As of Friday, February 19th, Fleet Services has completed the removal and disposal of all scrap tires from Mr. Almaguer's lot located off US 183. We will notify TCEQ of completion of the removal of the scrap tires. The estimated cost is approximately $20,000,

Please feel free to let me know if you have any questions.

From: Browder, Leslie Sent: Monday, February 08, 2010 11:13 PM To: Ballas, Marisa; Bier, Marti; Cole, Sheryl; Coleman, Glen; Curtis, Matt; Davis, Ian; English, Barksdale; Everhart, Amy; Garza, Bobby; Gerbracht, Heidi; Leff, Lewis; Leffingwell, Lee; Levinski, Robert; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; McDonald, Stephanie; Moore, Andrew; Morrison, Laura; Nathan, Mark; Riley, Chris; Rush, Barbara; Shade, Randi; Spelman, William; Williams, Nancy; Wilson, Beverly (Council Place 6) Cc: Ott, Marc; Knodel, Jeff; Calk, Gerry; Nuckols, Thomas; Telles, Reyne Subject: Update on scrap tire disposal The lessee of the land where scrap tires from the City of Austin are located has given his written permission to allow Fleet Services access to the property to pick up the scrap tires and dispose of them in accordance with TCEQ requirements.

Gerry Calk, our Fleet Services Officer, inspected the property on Friday to assess the ground conditions. The dirt roads going through the property are hard packed in spite of the rain and he believes they will be able to get trucks in as long as they stay on those roads. However, the ground directly under the stacks of tires is extremely soft. Mr. Calk will use his best judgment on how to move forward expeditiously, but cost effectively, and he will keep us informed. The first pick-up is planned on Tuesday morning, February 9th. You will recall that we are using Liberty Tire Recycling, a firm that is authorized by TCEQ to dispose of scrap tires in accordance with their regulations.

Jeff Knodel, our deputy chief financial officer, plans to personally monitor progress as a second set of eyes, and he will keep me and the City Manager informed as well.

The Austin Chronicle has asked to be advised when we access the property so that they can take photos to accompany their next update. Gerry and Jeff will coordinate with Reyne Telles.

Let me know if you have any questions.

-----Original Message----- From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 7:45 AM To: Leffingwell, Lee; From the Public Information Office; Cole, Sheryl; Morrison, Laura; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Spelman, William Cc: Ott, Marc; Snipes, Anthony; Matthews, Douglas; Goode, Robert; Lazarus, Howard; Council Executive Assistants; Council Executive Secretaries Subject: RE: Aviation event: New non-stop service

Are you applying for the job Mayor?

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

-----Original Message----- From: Leffingwell, Lee Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 7:37 AM To: From the Public Information Office; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Cole, Sheryl; Morrison, Laura; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Spelman, William Cc: Ott, Marc; Snipes, Anthony; Matthews, Douglas; Goode, Robert; Lazarus, Howard; Council Executive Assistants; Council Executive Secretaries Subject: RE: Aviation event: New non-stop service

Most important thing - who is operating the flight - is not included. LL

-----Original Message----- From: From the Public Information Office Sent: Mon 2/22/2010 4:02 PM To: Leffingwell, Lee; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Cole, Sheryl; Morrison, Laura; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Spelman, William Cc: Ott, Marc; Snipes, Anthony; Matthews, Douglas; Goode, Robert; Lazarus, Howard; Council Executive Assistants; Council Executive Secretaries Subject: Aviation event: New non-stop service

Dear Mayor and Council Members:

The Aviation Department wanted you to be aware of an announcement scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 23, concerning a new non-stop air service from Austin Bergstrom- International to Branson, Mo. The attached media advisory will be sent Tuesday morning. The announcement will be at 10 a.m. at the stage located between Gates 9 and 10.

The department would also like to extend an invitation for you to attend. Since the event is past security checkpoints, you will have to receive a visitor pass and go through security screening. For access, go to the Security & ID Badging office at the far west end of baggage claim, to the right as one enters from the street, to receive a visitor pass for concourse access. A driver license will need to be presented.

If you have questions about the event, call Jim Halbrook, Aviation Public Information Manager, at 530-7531 or pager 802-0588; or Jason Zielinkski, PIO Specialist, at 530-6618, pager 802-0583.

David Matustik Deputy Director Communications and Public Information

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 7:47 AM To: ; Leffingwell, Lee; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl Cc: Williamson, Laura; Moore, Andrew; Garza, Bobby Subject: RE: City Credit Card

Thanks for the email Bea. We will look into it.

Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

From: Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 3:38 PM To: Leffingwell, Lee; Riley, Chris; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl Subject: City Credit Card

The City of Austin may be interested in issuing a credit card to generate income, as the Carroll Independent School District has done.

Below is the entire article, entitled, "Carroll ISD approves affinity credit card to raise revenue," word for word, as reported in Vol. 8, Issue 6, Feb. 19, 2010 issue of the State and Local Government Pipeline published by Strategic Partnerships, Inc.

"The proposal calls for the school district to enter into a five-year agreement with a credit card company providing for the district to receive a percentage of each purchase made on the district's affinity card. "We don't have anything to lose. There's no overhead," said Julie Thannum, spokesperson for the district. The school district will also receive $50 when a customer signs up and uses the Dragon affinity card and up to 10 percent back on purchases at select merchants. The district will receive 2 percent on gas and grocery purchases and 1 percent on other purchases made on the affinity card.

"The Dragon affinity card will target parents, grandparents and other supporters of the school district, but will not be marketed to students, a spokeswoman for the district said. Revenue earned from the affinity card will be deposited in the district's general operating fund. "

Please note that other than the above statements, I know nothing about the card or whether this would or would not be a good deal for the city. I just thought you might want to check it out.

Bea Fincher 372-8291 -----Original Message----- From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 7:51 AM To: Leffingwell, Lee; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl Cc: Van Eenoo, Ed; Williamson, Laura Subject: RE: Submitted from City Council web site - research

Ashley,

In addition to our Chief Financial Officer, we also have a direct Budget officer (Ed Van Eenoo)who builds our budget.

Hope this helps. Let me know if you need any other info.

Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

-----Original Message----- From: Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 8:37 PM To: Leffingwell, Lee; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl Subject: Submitted from City Council web site - research

Date/Time Submitted: 2037 hours From: E-mail address: Ashley Gossweiler Subject: research

Categories: personal_message

Comments: What is the role of the chief executive in relation to the budget?

Who controls the budget formulation and presentation to the legislative body?

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 9:37 AM To: Leffingwell, Lee Cc: Moore, Andrew; Nathan, Mark; Williamson, Laura; Williams, Nancy Subject: RE: City Credit Card yes, on Cap Metro.

Ha!

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

From: Leffingwell, Lee Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 9:25 AM To: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Subject: RE: City Credit Card

Do we get "miles" on that credit card?

Lee Leffingwell Mayor City of Austin 512.974.2250

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 7:47 AM To: 'massappealaustin'; Leffingwell, Lee; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl Cc: Williamson, Laura; Moore, Andrew; Garza, Bobby Subject: RE: City Credit Card

Thanks for the email Bea. We will look into it.

Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

From: massappealaustin [mailto Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 3:38 PM To: Leffingwell, Lee; Riley, Chris; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl Subject: City Credit Card

The City of Austin may be interested in issuing a credit card to generate income, as the Carroll Independent School District has done.

Please note that other than the above statements, I know nothing about the card or whether this would or would not be a good deal for the city. I just thought you might want to check it out.

Bea Fincher 372-8291

-----Original Message----- From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 1:29 PM To: Leffingwell, Lee Cc: Garza, Bobby; Williamson, Laura; Moore, Andrew; Everhart, Amy; Nathan, Mark; Williams, Nancy; Curtis, Matt; Shade, Randi Subject: RE: Aviation event: New non-stop service

It's a non stop flight to Branson on Branson Air Express.

I hear Deliverance is the in flight show.

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

Most important thing - who is operating the flight - is not included. LL

Dear Mayor and Council Members:

If you have questions about the event, call Jim Halbrook, Aviation Public Information Manager, at 530-7531 or pager 802-0588; or Jason Zielinkski, PIO Specialist, at 530-6618, pager 802-0583.

David Matustik Deputy Director Communications and Public Information

-----Original Message----- From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 7:51 AM To: Cc: Leffingwell, Lee; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Riley, Chris; Garza, Bobby; Moore, Andrew; Williamson, Laura Subject: RE: Mike Martinez - Parking Permits/Zilker Neighborhood Association

Brian,

Thanks for the email. My staff will be contacting you to schedule a meeting and we will help however we can.

Thanks, Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

-----Original Message----- From: Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 9:47 PM To: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Subject: Mike Martinez - Parking Permits/Zilker Neighborhood Association

Date/Time Submitted: Tuesday, 2/23/10, 2146 hours From: Brian Pacheco E-mail address: Subject: Parking Permits/Zilker Neighborhood Association Comments: To Whom It May Concern,

I am writing this to everyone on City Council to express my frustration as a small business owner in Austin, Texas. Last night I bore witness to one of the most frustrating meetings in my professional career. I own a small business on South Lamar called Black Sheep Lodge. Some of my business neighbors and I only very recently received notice about the Zilker Neighborhood Association's plan to require parking permits for some of the streets surrounding our businesses. The ZNA openly admitted that the only reason we were invited to the meeting was because the City sprung a last minute requirement on them that meant a notice had to be sent to the surrounding businesses just before the application was to be sent to the City for approval. All of the businesses in attendance were in agreement that this was the first anyone had heard of this application. It very quickly became clear to all of us that this was not going to be a constructive give and take on how to come to some creative compromises to the problem of parking traffic overflowing into the neighborhood. Instead what we got to see was a brazen abuse of a surplus of power bestowed upon one of the most aggressive, bullying neighborhood associations I have ever seen. They allowed a brief time for a few of us to say a few words in our defense. When we began suggesting some creative potential solutions to some of the problems we were quickly cut off w/ a member calling to move to another topic. The ZNA has made ZERO effort to reach out to businesses to try to figure out a solution. They appreciate the positive influence businesses have on their neighborhood but throw us under the bus the first time we inconvenience them. One member actually accused us of using 'scare tactics' when we suggested their actions could cause enough damage to our businesses to result in some of us having to close our doors. Anyone who has turned on their television in the past year and a half should know that is not a scare tactic but a reality every small business faces. Anyone in political office will say, when asked, that small businesses are the driving force of the economy. Why is it, then, that we are seldom given the respect or support deserving of such a critical segment? I find it nauseating that I can do everything (and then some) to operate within the guidelines the City has laid out only to find myself further hamstrung by a handful of bitter residents. I intend to form a petition that I will encourage my customers to sign to show our disgust with the ZNA's tactics and our unwillingness to stand by and be bullied any longer. I feel very strongly that the ZNA does not represent the views of the majority of the residents within its boundaries. Any of you could see by attending one of their meetings that the attendees are not indicative of the demographic that inhabit the neighborhood. If they were I, quite frankly, would not have located my business there. The majority of residents that do live in the neighborhood are a vibrant, hard working, high earning segment that love having our businesses within walking distance & understand the realities of living so centrally. I do understand that organizing and showing a united front is critical to mine and my neighbors views being heard so that is what will happen. We represent a significant tax base to the local economy and deserve to be shown the respect and consideration that our dollars demand. The Council needs to determine how we are going to coexist with these associations. I know the Council's vision of the development of South Lamar does not include a bully neighborhood association running away responsible businesses. If they are left unchecked the only businesses that will be able to afford to work around them will be the out of town big chains. If this council does not address the problem with a far too powerful army of neighborhood associations they will be showing the local small business owner that it has turned its back on them and the small business owner is on his/her own. Please show that you support ALL local small businesses, not just the Whole Foods, Home Aways and Dells! I sincerely hope that I hear back from each member I am sending this to and would welcome an opportunity to have our group meet with any or all of you to discuss this dire situation. Thank you.

-- Brian Pacheco Black Sheep Lodge

512.731.0170

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 10:51 AM To: 'Ronney Reynolds'; Leffingwell, Lee; Cole, Sheryl; Morrison, Laura; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Spelman, William Cc: Abu Hafiz; Moore, Andrew; Williamson, Laura Subject: RE: Ethics Commission Opening

Council Member Reynolds,

Thanks for your email. My aide, Andy Moore, will look into this and get back to you and Abu with additional information.

Hope all is well. Good hearing from you.

Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

From: Ronney Reynolds [mailto Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 10:48 AM To: Leffingwell, Lee; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Cole, Sheryl; Morrison, Laura; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Spelman, William Cc: Abu Hafiz Subject: Ethics Commission Opening

Mayor & Council Members:

I apologize for the impersonal nature of this e-mail, but I do not know who has the appointment vacancy on the Ethics Commission.

As a former Council Member (1991-1996) I know that many times it is difficult to get good people to serve our the city's boards and commissions. My friend Abu Hafiz has expressed an interest to me to serve the city and recognized that there was an opening on the Ethics Commission. Abu has been active in our newly formed Rotary Club of Silicon Hills. He is even scheduled to take a leadership role in the district in 2010-2011. This is important to me since I served as the District Governor over 66 clubs in the central Texas area from 2008-2009.

Please give Abu consideration as he seeks to serve the City. I am sure he would be willing to meet with any of you or your aids. You will be impressed.

Thank you for your service to Austin. It is very much appreciated.

Ronney Ronald H. Reynolds 2009-2010 Treasurer 2008-2009 Governor Rotary District 5870

6836 Austin Center Blvd., Suite 250 Austin, Texas 78731-3101 512 206 3141 512 206 3116 (fax)

This Email is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. Sections 2510-2521 and is legally privileged. The information contained in this Email is intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distributions or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us by telephone (512) 206- 3141, and destroy the original message. Thank you.

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2010 4:58 PM To: 'Bui, Tina'; Leffingwell, Lee; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl Cc: Nathan, Mark; Curtis, Matt; Everhart, Amy; Williams, Nancy; Jackson, Janet; Ballas, Marisa; Leff, Lewis; Parkerson, Matt; Moore, Andrew; Garza, Bobby; Williamson, Laura; Bier, Marti; Coleman, Glen; Diaz, Elaine; Rush, Barbara; Levinski, Robert; Corpus, Grace; Gerbracht, Heidi; English, Barksdale; Estrada, Deena; Wilson, Beverly (Council Place 6); McDonald, Stephanie; Long, Tara; Leak, Erica; Allen, Doug; Lofye, Andrea; Hemingson, Todd Subject: RE: East Riverside Plan: Capital Metro supports Staff-recommended plan

Tina and all,

Thanks so much for this info. But I am going to suggest, moving forward, that Cap Metro not take policy position that do not have a majority of the boards approval.

While I agree with our position, on this case, it is important that the board ensure that all positions of Cap Metro on policy matters come with board approval.

Thanks, Mike

From: Bui, Tina [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2010 2:33 PM To: Leffingwell, Lee; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl Cc: Nathan, Mark; Curtis, Matt; Everhart, Amy; Williams, Nancy; Jackson, Janet; Ballas, Marisa; Leff, Lewis; Parkerson, Matt; Moore, Andrew; Garza, Bobby; Williamson, Laura; Bier, Marti; Coleman, Glen; Diaz, Elaine; Rush, Barbara; Levinski, Robert; Corpus, Grace; Gerbracht, Heidi; English, Barksdale; Estrada, Deena; Wilson, Beverly (Council Place 6); McDonald, Stephanie; Long, Tara; Leak, Erica; Allen, Doug; Lofye, Andrea; Hemingson, Todd Subject: East Riverside Plan: Capital Metro supports Staff-recommended plan

Mayor and Council:

Please find attached a letter sent from Capital Metro to the Planning Commission that outlines our comments on the East Riverside Corridor Master Plan. Planning staff had included the letter in your backup but we have received some recent inquiries about the letter so I wanted to send you a summary if helpful.

In short, Capital Metro supports the plan. It is another positive and needed approach to coordinating land use and transportation planning. However, we would like to raise two points for your consideration.

(1) The levels of density and transit envisioned by the Council should be consistent with one another. In the plan as currently drafted, it is not clear that the development being planned would support the high level of transit services envisioned. Therefore, we recommend that this be further studied and addressed in the next phase when the regulating plan is developed.

(2) Compatibility requirements can significantly affect density levels. Therefore, we similarly suggest that compatibility also be addressed in the next phase so that all regulations can be evaluated comprehensively.

We would appreciate the opportunity to work with your staff on these issues in the future but at this time we encourage you to adopt the plan as recommended by Staff.

Thank you considering our comments. We look forward to continued collaboration with the City in the future.

Sincerely,

Tina Bui Capital Metro Government Relations 2910 East 5th Street Austin, Texas 78702 512.369.6554, office 512.947.9539, mobile 512.369.6524, fax [email protected] http://www.capmetro.org/

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2010 6:17 PM To: Bui, Tina Cc: Leffingwell, Lee; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl; Nathan, Mark; Curtis, Matt; Everhart, Amy; Williams, Nancy; Jackson, Janet; Ballas, Marisa; Leff, Lewis; Parkerson, Matt; Moore, Andrew; Garza, Bobby; Williamson, Laura; Bier, Marti; Coleman, Glen; Diaz, Elaine; Rush, Barbara; Levinski, Robert; Corpus, Grace; Gerbracht, Heidi; English, Barksdale; Estrada, Deena; Wilson, Beverly (Council Place 6); McDonald, Stephanie; Long, Tara; Leak, Erica; Allen, Doug; Lofye, Andrea; Hemingson, Todd Subject: Re: East Riverside Plan: Capital Metro supports Staff-recommended plan

Thank you Tina. No harm, no foul.

Appreciate your response.

Mike

Departe de iPhone

On Feb 25, 2010, at 6:11 PM, "Bui, Tina" wrote:

Mayor Pro Tem, I apologize for having sent a letter that was understood as a policy position. It was not my intention to advise the Council on policy on behalf of Capital Metro; the only intention was to share what we thought were technical observations for your consideration as the Council formulates policy. Also, to take responsibility for having sent the correspondence, please know that when I spoke with Doug yesterday evening about this, he asked that I not send the communication. However, we had some related inquiries by Council staff about our previous letter to Planning Commission so I thought a summary of the letter would have been helpful. I did not have the chance to run this by Doug though since he was in meetings this afternoon. I do understand your concern and moving forward, we will certainly work with the Board to seek their approval on policy matters and we will also work on our internal processes regarding such. Best, tb 512.369.6554, office 512.947.9539, mobile

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2010 4:58 PM To: Bui, Tina; Leffingwell, Lee; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl Cc: Nathan, Mark; Curtis, Matt; Everhart, Amy; Williams, Nancy; Jackson, Janet; Ballas, Marisa; Leff, Lewis; Parkerson, Matt; Moore, Andrew; Garza, Bobby; Williamson, Laura; Bier, Marti; Coleman, Glen; Diaz, Elaine; Rush, Barbara; Levinski, Robert; Corpus, Grace; Gerbracht, Heidi; English, Barksdale; Estrada, Deena; Wilson, Beverly (Council Place 6); McDonald, Stephanie; Long, Tara; Leak, Erica; Allen, Doug; Lofye, Andrea; Hemingson, Todd Subject: RE: East Riverside Plan: Capital Metro supports Staff-recommended plan Tina and all, Thanks so much for this info. But I am going to suggest, moving forward, that Cap Metro not take policy position that do not have a majority of the boards approval. While I agree with our position, on this case, it is important that the board ensure that all positions of Cap Metro on policy matters come with board approval. Thanks, Mike

Mayor and Council: Please find attached a letter sent from Capital Metro to the Planning Commission that outlines our comments on the East Riverside Corridor Master Plan. Planning staff had included the letter in your backup but we have received some recent inquiries about the letter so I wanted to send you a summary if helpful. In short, Capital Metro supports the plan. It is another positive and needed approach to coordinating land use and transportation planning. However, we would like to raise two points for your consideration. (1) The levels of density and transit envisioned by the Council should be consistent with one another. In the plan as currently drafted, it is not clear that the development being planned would support the high level of transit services envisioned. Therefore, we recommend that this be further studied and addressed in the next phase when the regulating plan is developed. (2) Compatibility requirements can significantly affect density levels. Therefore, we similarly suggest that compatibility also be addressed in the next phase so that all regulations can be evaluated comprehensively. We would appreciate the opportunity to work with your staff on these issues in the future but at this time we encourage you to adopt the plan as recommended by Staff. Thank you considering our comments. We look forward to continued collaboration with the City in the future. Sincerely, Tina Bui Capital Metro Government Relations 2910 East 5th Street Austin, Texas 78702 512.369.6554, office 512.947.9539, mobile 512.369.6524, fax [email protected] http://www.capmetro.org/

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2010 7:45 PM To: Spelman, William; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Leffingwell, Lee; Morrison, Laura; Cole, Sheryl Cc: Moore, Andrew; Garza, Bobby; Gerbracht, Heidi Subject: RE: Quick and dirty analysis of GO housing bond spending to date

CM Spellman,

Thanks for this analysis. Again, pitting affordable housing and homelessness is not something that I think any of us want to engage in.

I think we will keep the conversation going and reach an agreement we can all live with.

Mike

From: Spelman, William Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2010 7:40 PM To: Riley, Chris; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Shade, Randi; Leffingwell, Lee; Morrison, Laura; Cole, Sheryl Subject: Quick and dirty analysis of GO housing bond spending to date

Pals and gals,

Please take a look at the attached spreadsheet. We could argue it round or flat, but I think we best meet our responsibilities to our voters by splitting the remaining money between homeownership (almost entirely for the benefit of moderate income folk, 50 – 80% MFI) and rental units for the poorest residents (less than 30% MFI).

Please let me know if you have any questions, or if I’m being difficult to work with. 

Bill

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Friday, February 26, 2010 1:47 PM To: 'Larry Tucker'; Morrison, Laura; Williamson, Laura; [email protected]; Rush, Barbara; Ellen Jefferson Subject: RE: AAC/Staff Side-By-Side Comparison

Thanks Larry and all for your time this morning.

Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

From: Larry Tucker [ Sent: Friday, February 26, 2010 11:42 AM To: Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Morrison, Laura; Williamson, Laura; [email protected]; Rush, Barbara; Ellen Jefferson Subject: AAC/Staff Side-By-Side Comparison

Everyone,

Thank you for taking time out of your schedules to meet today.

Attached is the document that we reviewed today. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Larry Tucker Senior Sales Executive RMM Online Advertising 512.627.3354 mobile 512.380.4437 office 512.380.9689 fax http://www.rmmonline.com

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2010 10:45 AM To: Garza, Rudy; Leffingwell, Lee; Shade, Randi; Spelman, William; Morrison, Laura; Cole, Sheryl; Riley, Chris; Ott, Marc Cc: Garza, Bobby; Everhart, Amy; Curtis, Matt; Coleman, Glen; Gerbracht, Heidi; Rush, Barbara; McDonald, Stephanie; Ballas, Marisa; Beekley, Taja; Eskew, Dana; Fernandez, Rolando Subject: RE: Solicitation of City Support

Thanks for the info Rudy. My office has been in constant communication with Mr. Sosa regarding his demanding requests for money from the city of Austin. Laura and Bobby have spoken with Mr. Sosa throughout the last few weeks and have been unsuccessful in getting Mr. Sosa to provide any detailed information regarding his event at the MACC. Mr. Sosa has been rude, unruly and demanding to my staff and we have concluded any further discussions with Mr. Sosa at this time.

Mike

From: Garza, Rudy Sent: Fri 2/26/2010 4:54 PM To: Leffingwell, Lee; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Shade, Randi; Spelman, William; Morrison, Laura; Cole, Sheryl; Riley, Chris; Ott, Marc Cc: Garza, Bobby; Everhart, Amy; Curtis, Matt; Coleman, Glen; Gerbracht, Heidi; Rush, Barbara; McDonald, Stephanie; Ballas, Marisa; Beekley, Taja; Eskew, Dana; Fernandez, Rolando Subject: Solicitation of City Support

I have become aware that person named Omar Sosa is requesting financial support from the City and has claimed that I am somehow associated or affiliated with him or his program. I have absolutely no relationship with Mr. Sosa. At one point many months ago, I agreed to speak at an event that he was supposedly putting together. I arrived at the event and there was no one in attendance. I cannot speak to his cause or program, however, my office was unable to verify any information.

I am letting you know as I understand he has already approached one Council office for assistance. I have met Mr. Sosa only once and again have no relationship with him or his programs. Thanks

Rudy From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Monday, March 01, 2010 3:45 PM To: Shade, Randi; 'Lisa Starr' Cc: Leff, Lewis; Riley, Chris; Morrison, Laura; Bier, Marti; Williamson, Laura Subject: RE: question from today's meeting

We have all agreed that any outsourcing would occur through a competitive process. That was my sole intent with the motion.

In fact, Bert and I discussed this last week and we also agreed that any form of outsourcing should be through a competitive process to get the best service and price for our citizens.

Hope this helps.

Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

From: Shade, Randi Sent: Monday, March 01, 2010 3:34 PM To: 'Lisa Starr' Cc: Leff, Lewis; Riley, Chris; Morrison, Laura; Bier, Marti; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Williamson, Laura Subject: RE: question from today's meeting

Hi Lisa

I'm sure MPT Martinez will answer, too, but I would expect that outsourcing the adoption program will require an open bid process.

-Randi

‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Randi Shade Austin City Council Council Member Place 3 (512) 974‐2255 (phone) (512) 974‐1888 (fax) http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/council/shade.htm

From: Lisa Starr [mailto: Sent: Monday, March 01, 2010 2:54 PM To: Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Williamson, Laura Cc: Leff, Lewis; Riley, Chris; Morrison, Laura; Bier, Marti; Shade, Randi Subject: question from today's meeting

Dear Mayor Pro Tem Martinez,

I hope that you are doing well. I wanted to follow up with you quickly to get some clarification on the motion that was made in today’s Subcommittee meeting that called for the City staff to incorporate the AAC recommendations into their Animal Services plan. Of the three recommendations, I am mostly unclear on the adoption program outsource issue. Is the staff being told that the TLAC adoption program needs to be outsourced and therefore must come up with a plan that incorporates APA’s proposal?

Please feel free to also contact me on my cell phone at 751-1449.

Thanks, Lisa

Lisa Starr Public Relations Manager Austin Humane Society 124 West Anderson Lane Austin, Texas 78752 512‐685‐0120 www.AustinHumaneSociety.org

Help Homeless Animals and Win a 2010 Mazda Miata! Click here for details!

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 2010 9:50 AM To: Shade, Randi; Bier, Marti; Leffingwell, Lee; Bier, Marti Cc: Williams, Nancy; Garza, Bobby Subject: RE: suggested language for resolution adding 10% question

looks good to me

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

From: Shade, Randi Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 2010 8:10 AM To: Bier, Marti; Leffingwell, Lee; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Bier, Marti Cc: Williams, Nancy; Garza, Bobby Subject: FW: suggested language for resolution adding 10% question

Hi all,

Per our earlier discussions here's what I have come up with to support the Austin Interfaith request to include a question about lowest 10% employee wages in the context of our deliberations re: economic development agreements. I have discussed with staff and with Chamber folks. All are good with it. I'd like to have Marti get in to Myrna for March 11th Council Meeting. Please confirm your continued interest in co-sponsorship, so Marti can meet today's posting deadline. Thanks!

-Randi

POSTING LANGUAGE: Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to amend the Economic Development Business Information Form to obtain additional annual average wage information related to economic development proposals. (Council Member Randi Shade, Mayor Lee Leffingwell and Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez)

DRAFT Resolution: WHEREAS, the City of Austin has adopted economic development programs under authority of Texas Local Government Code Chapter 380 and other statutes; and

WHEREAS, the City, on an ongoing basis, uses its economic development programs to adapt to changing economic conditions in an effort to maintain a vibrant and diverse economy, assure economic opportunities for its citizens, encourage the creation of quality jobs, and to enhance the tax base so that current citizens benefit; and

WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 20030612-15 establishing the city's economic development policy, and

WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 20050113-52 and Resolution No. 20071206-049 revising certain aspects pertaining to economic development agreements, and

WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 20091001-011 enhancing the process for review of economic development proposals; and

WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the public and the City's policy makers to have access to clear and concise information that balances the needs for both competitiveness and transparency, as well as a public process, to provide for serious deliberation and effective decision-making about allocation of public resources; NOW, THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN

That the City Manager is directed to amend the Economic Development Business Information Form, to obtain information about the expected average annual wage of the lowest paid 10% of those to be employed locally by a company proposing to enter into a firm-based economic development agreement with the City.

------Randi Shade Austin City Council Council Member Place 3 (512) 974-2255 (phone) (512) 974-1888 (fax) http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/council/shade.htm

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 2010 4:45 PM To: Lumbreras, Bert; Pulliam, Dorinda; 'Larry Tucker'; Lurie, David Cc: Morrison, Laura; Rush, Barbara; Shade, Randi; Bier, Marti; Williamson, Laura; Moore, Andrew Subject: Thanks and clarification of motion

Dear Assistant City Manager Lumbreras, David, Dorinda, and Larry,

I truly appreciate the efforts of everyone from the Animal Advisory Commission, City Staff, and the community that have been involved in this process. Animal welfare is a critical issue in Austin, and all the hard work that has been put into our future plan will undoubtedly pay dividends for a long time to come. I feel optimistic that we will be able to come to a plan together at the Public Health and Human Services Committee meeting tomorrow to make Austin a no-kill city.

Due to emails and other communication, I want to take a moment to clarify the motion I made during the Public Health and Human Services Committee meeting on Monday. I moved to accept all of staff's recommendations, and to include the four additional points made by the Animal Advisory Commission Chair, Larry Tucker during the Public Health and Human Service Committee meeting on Monday. The additional items include a mission statement for animal services, a comprehensive adoption program, a moratorium on euthanasia when cage space is available, and preservation of the entire TLAC site for six months after the new shelter location opens. After the six month period, Council will revisit the issue to determine the best way to proceed.

All of these aspects are going to be key components to our success moving forward, and we are fortunate to have a dedicated community, council and city staff to work together as we implement this plan. Again, I want to thank you for your tireless efforts. Please feel free to contact my office if you have any questions or concerns you would like to go over prior to the Public Health and Human Services Committee meeting tomorrow.

Best,

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Thursday, March 04, 2010 6:04 AM To: Leffingwell, Lee; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl Cc: Williamson, Laura; Moore, Andrew Subject: RE: Submitted from City Council web site - Abandoned Road Work Ahead sign in neighborhood

Alan,

Thanks for following up with another email. I don't recall receiving your email but I do try to read each and every one that I receive and respond when appropriate. So please accept my apologies. We receive hundreds and hundreds of emails on a daily basis and there are times when some are missed.

We will follow up later today after looking into this matter further.

Mike

From: ] Sent: Wed 3/3/2010 3:19 PM To: Leffingwell, Lee; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl Subject: Submitted from City Council web site - Abandoned Road Work Ahead sign in neighborhood

Date/Time Submitted: 1519 hours From: Alan Sonntag E-mail address: [email protected] Subject: Abandoned Road Work Ahead sign in neighborhood

Categories: neighborhood_concerns

Comments: I wrote each of you an e-mail about three weeks ago re: a large orange diamond shaped road (Road Work Ahead) sign which is overturned in our neighborhood. The sign is on Orange Road in the Jester Estates subdivision. I received a couple of automatic e-mail responses from several members of the city council. As an aside, I don't understand why each of you do not respond to one of your constituents. To date the sign is still there and I have not received any correspondence pertaining to when it will be removed. It would be encouraging if someone on the city council would take ownership and have the sign removed.

I hope this second e-mail gets better results.

Thank You

Alan Sonntag

cc: Statesman Watch

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Thursday, March 04, 2010 6:10 AM To: Leffingwell, Lee; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl Cc: Williamson, Laura; Moore, Andrew Subject: RE: Submitted from City Council web site - Commending Joe Calabrese of Austin 3-1-1

Natalie,

Thanks so much for this email. We will certainly see that Mr. Calabrese is properly recognized as well as determining who to improve the process for further claims in the future.

Again thank, and I am sorry it was such an ordeal for you. We will follow up with you after we look into this matter.

Mike

From: Sent: Wed 3/3/2010 3:08 PM To: Leffingwell, Lee; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl Subject: Submitted from City Council web site - Commending Joe Calabrese of Austin 3-1-1

Date/Time Submitted: 1508 hours From: Natalie Durkin E-mail address: Subject: Commending Joe Calabrese of Austin 3-1-1

Categories: personal_message

Comments: Dear Esteemed Mr. Mayor and City Council Members,

I just wanted to let you know about the caring and wonderful job Mr. Joe Calabrese, Call Center Manager for Austin 311, did in handling what had become an abysmal customer service nightmare for me.

I had been battling with various parties within Austin Energy Legal Department regarding my seeking of reimbursement for a meager $119 bill stemming from being denied a request for a COA power technician to come to my home 12/24/2009 after I reported a partial outage at my residence. The operator told me it could not have been a City problem and that I needed an electrician. Upon the electrician's arrival, within 30 seconds he'd identified that it was after all a City job. I had to pay him $119 for the service call. I sought reimbursement since I originally called the City for help, was denied a service call, and then paid out of pocket for what should have been a City job.

Over the course of more than 2 months, my claim had been tossed around, pawned off, and twice denied by Austin Energy's Legal Department, stating that they had no liability to weather related power outages. (To be kind, I am omitting the name of the person I dealt with, but it is easily findable if you dig into my case.) They refused to acknowledge that I was not seeking a refund for the outage, but for being denied access to a repair technician which then cost me out of pocket. Not only was I not being listened to, but had been hung up on, the tone of the letters sent to me were rude and patronizing, and often rather than taking the 30 seconds it would have taken to make a simple phone call to address my issues, instead the choice of the Legal Department was to sit on my message for a week and then send me another letter. A wasteful and childish use of City funds and time.

Finally, yesterday, after being rejected via letter and scolding language in said letter a third time by the legal department, I posted an email to the City of Austin email form online. Within 24 hours, Mr. Calabrese called me back, was incredibly kind, helpful, and thoughtful. He listened, he understood my request, and told me he was taking my case on personally and that he would have a resolution for me within 24 hours. Less than 2 hours later, he called me with the news that the claims department would be cutting me a check today, and I would have it within 10 days. What had taken me over 2 months of wrangling in legalese and stonewalling, he solved with grace and kindness before lunchtime.

He apologized profusely for my poor experience, both in being given poor service at the onset, and for the misery of wrestling with people who systematically refused to hear me out. He also said he was taking this opportunity to re-train staff in several areas so that this kind of mishap doesn't happen again in the future.

I wanted to commend him at the highest level I could think of so that both you all and he knows just how appreciative I was to finally reach someone who cared and who wanted to help rather than hinder. Even if I had been denied reimbursement a 4th time, I would have graciously accepted it, since I firmly believed he understood and took seriously my claim and my concerns.

Hats off to Mr. Calabrese for truly being of service to his fellow citizens. Pat him on the back for me, will you? I hope he can somehow hear word that I sung his praises your way.

Kindly and respectfully,

Natalie Durkin

512-507-7943

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Thursday, March 04, 2010 6:12 AM To: Leffingwell, Lee; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl Cc: Garza, Bobby; Moore, Andrew; Williamson, Laura Subject: RE: Submitted from City Council web site - Cars on street/illegal business

Teressa,

Thanks for the email. We will look into this matter today and try to have a response by the end of the day.

Mike

From: Sent: Wed 3/3/2010 12:31 PM To: Leffingwell, Lee; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl Subject: Submitted from City Council web site - Cars on street/illegal business

Date/Time Submitted: 1231 hours From: Teressa E-mail address: [email protected] Subject: Cars on street/illegal business

Categories: code_enforcement

Comments: My neighbors and I have reported several times to code enforcement and APD about a neighbor at 10617 N. Platt River Dr. Austin, TX 78748 with non registered, non working vehicles parked out on the street down from this house near the mailboxes. You cannot find a number on the house and the curb number has been rubbed off. I have also reported that residence running a business repairing old cars. Last week I began reporting noise complaints due to the loud motors while they are working on the cars. Police came out a few times, the cars are moved and put up for a day or two, then back out on the streets and business starts up again. What does it take to have this stopped? How many REGISTERED cars can be a one residence and if they are not registered, can they just continue to park them out on the street? We can barely get out of our driveways due to their junk cars constantly in our way. Neighbors spoke to the owner (who happens to be a lawyer) and nothing is done. I have also been told there is a felon living there (one of the attorney's clients) who is the guy working on all the cars. Code enforcement says it's APD's problem, APD tells me it's code enforcement. I don't care, I just want this stopped. Our neighborhood will definitely reconsider our vote when election time comes around if this continues.

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Thursday, March 04, 2010 8:01 AM To: ; Cole, Sheryl Cc: ; Garza, Bobby; Goode, Robert; Ott, Marc; Leffingwell, Lee; Williams, Nancy Subject: RE: Austin Energy, Weatherize Program

I heard about this late yesterday Frank and will try to get to the bottom of it today.

CM Ott and ACM Goode, can you please shed some light on this matter as it seems to be gaining steam and folks that I have heard from are not happy but I will admit that I don't have all of the info.

Thanks, Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

From: Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 2010 9:18 PM To: Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Cole, Sheryl Cc: Subject: Austin Energy, Weatherize Program

Mayor Pro-Tem Martinez and Council Member Cole,

Several weeks ago, I saw the MBE Council Sub-Committee meeting on Channel 6 and was delighted and excited with the MBE commitment for opportunities which was made with respect to the Weatherize Program from Austin Energy. The fact that they would make pre-bid conferences mandatory and with the understanding that there would be ample time between the actual RFP and the time of submittal was incredible in itself.

I was speaking to one of our members who is very interested in the opportunities but according to her, Austin Energy has back away from their commitment not only to you as a Council but also to the community. It would seem they have not made the Pre-Bid conference mandatory but also are giving everyone 2 weeks for the submittal of their proposal. Being at advocate for minority contractors for many years I should not be surprise but I actually am. What a missed opportunity. A mandatory pre-bid allows for everyone to get to know each other. More importantly, it allows for the MBE/WBE community to get to know the actual primes. Not making it Mandatory, we can only but guess who is participating till the day of the bid which in this case is two weeks. Austin Energy might as well say, " Small and Minority Businesses are not Welcome"

All we ask, is that they should not only live up to their commitments but more importantly allow the opportunity for small businesses to participate in a meaningful and unbiased way.

Kindest Regards and God Bless,

Frank Fuentes Chairman, U.S. Hispanic Contractors Association

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Friday, March 05, 2010 9:59 AM To: Goode, Robert; Leffingwell, Lee; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, Bill; Cole, Sheryl Cc: Ott, Marc; Garza, Rudy; Lara, Veronica; Rabago, Karl; Bonee, Lucy; Smith, David [City Attorney]; Garza, Bobby; Moore, Andrew; Subject: RE: MWBE Participation AE Weatherization Program - Memo to Council

Robert,

Thanks for this email and explanation. I appreciate all that we have done to this point in ensuring that MBW/WBE participation will be a part of the weatherization program. And while I understand there are concerns over getting the program implemented and up and running at the risk of loosing funding all together, I do have a couple of questions.

In your memo you state: "...representatives of the City and County pointed out that a mandatory meeting could have a detrimental impact on competition and as a result and unintended adverse impact on opportunities..."

What city and county officials pointed this out and what detrimental impacts on competition were identified?

Also, when this item comes to council for final approval, will the council maintain full ability to reject the item outright?

I have spoken to Mayor Leffingwell and I share his concerns with potentially loosing the program all together. But I have equal concerns that ALL members of our contracting community will be engaged and able to participate in our programs. As the Obama administration intended.

Thanks and I look forward to your response.

Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

From: Goode, Robert Sent: Friday, March 05, 2010 9:15 AM To: Leffingwell, Lee; Riley, Chris; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, Bill; Cole, Sheryl Cc: Ott, Marc; Garza, Rudy; Lara, Veronica; Rabago, Karl; Bonee, Lucy Subject: MWBE Participation AE Weatherization Program - Memo to Council

Please see attached.

Robert D. Goode Interim General Manager - Austin Energy

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Friday, March 05, 2010 3:57 PM To: Goode, Robert Cc: Ott, Marc; Garza, Rudy; Lara, Veronica; Rabago, Karl; Bonee, Lucy; Smith, David [City Attorney]; Garza, Bobby; Moore, Andrew; ' Leffingwell, Lee; Shade, Randi; Riley, Chris; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, Bill; Cole, Sheryl Subject: RE: MWBE Participation AE Weatherization Program - Memo to Council

Robert,

The point of the question on council's ability was not to deny the stimulus funding but to deny staff's recommendation if staff fails to meet the values of our long standing MWBE participation in all that we do. Which must be a considering factor if we, as a city, truly value these policies or if we just want to pay them lip service. I look forward to seeing the recommendation.

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

From: Goode, Robert Sent: Friday, March 05, 2010 3:32 PM To: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Cc: Ott, Marc; Garza, Rudy; Lara, Veronica; Rabago, Karl; Bonee, Lucy; ' Smith, David [City Attorney]; Garza, Bobby; Moore, Andrew; ' ; Leffingwell, Lee; Shade, Randi; Riley, Chris; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, Bill; Cole, Sheryl Subject: RE: MWBE Participation AE Weatherization Program - Memo to Council

Mayor Pro Tem,

Purchasing staffs from both the City and the County were in the discussion regarding the pre-bid.

Council always has the ability to reject the item outright and forfeit the $5.8 million stimulus funding.

Robert D. Goode Interim General Manager - Austin Energy

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Friday, March 05, 2010 9:59 AM To: Goode, Robert; Leffingwell, Lee; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, Bill; Cole, Sheryl Cc: Ott, Marc; Garza, Rudy; Lara, Veronica; Rabago, Karl; Bonee, Lucy; ' ' Smith, David [City Attorney]; Garza, Bobby; Moore, Andrew; Subject: RE: MWBE Participation AE Weatherization Program - Memo to Council

Robert,

What city and county officials pointed this out and what detrimental impacts on competition were identified?

Also, when this item comes to council for final approval, will the council maintain full ability to reject the item outright?

Thanks and I look forward to your response.

Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

Please see attached.

Robert D. Goode Interim General Manager - Austin Energy

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Monday, March 08, 2010 9:00 AM To: Garza, Bobby; Moore, Andrew; Williamson, Laura; Nathan, Mark; Williams, Nancy Cc: 'Lee Leffingwell' Subject: need to get IFC going today

We need to get a resolution going today regarding our next Convention Center Hotel and post it for the 25th. Lee and I have met with Hilton folks and White Lodging is still out there looking for a way to make it happen.

The item would not be company specific but would direct the City Manager to determine the best possible scenario for our next convention center hotel. It should include information as to revenue loss (70mil) and involving stake holders (Chamber, ACVB, DAA, Hotel Motel Lodging Association, etc)

CM Ott has gotten word that we have been discussing this and is not happy and may try to take a jump on us by announcing this on his own. His exact words were "if those folks (Hilton/White) want anything to happen they need to be in my office first"...typical. Then he directed his staff to set up meetings with them ASAP. Not sure if or when that will happen. And for the record. Hilton did request a meeting with Ott and he declined.

Let's get this drafted ASAP and get a 3rd sponsor....I would like Shade but am open to other suggestions.

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Monday, March 08, 2010 9:28 AM To: Nathan, Mark; Garza, Bobby; Moore, Andrew; Williamson, Laura; Williams, Nancy Cc: 'Lee Leffingwell' Subject: RE: need to get IFC going today sounds good. Let's getter done

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

From: Nathan, Mark Sent: Monday, March 08, 2010 9:27 AM To: Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Garza, Bobby; Moore, Andrew; Williamson, Laura; Williams, Nancy Cc: 'Lee Leffingwell' Subject: RE: need to get IFC going today

Something we've been discussing on and off since Lee's "State of Downtown" speech late last year is a resolution directing the City Manager to prepare and issue an RFI for prospective Convention Center hotel builders / operators. This would serve as a formal expression of Council's interest in making a deal with someone (conforming to whatever requirements / prohibitions may be contained in our deal with the Hilton). Thoughts? I like Shade or Riley as a 3rd on this.

Let's get this drafted ASAP and get a 3rd sponsor....I would like Shade but am open to other suggestions.

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Monday, March 08, 2010 11:38 AM To: Mark Nathan; Shade, Randi; Garza, Bobby; Moore, Andrew; Leffingwell, Lee Subject: Fwd: APD Media Advisory: Operation Kumbaya

Are we sure this is what we want to call a drug sting on Mexicans?

Departe de iPhone

Begin forwarded message:

From: "From the Public Information Office" To: "Official Distribution" Cc: "APD PIO" Subject: APD Media Advisory: Operation Kumbaya

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 8, 2010

Contact: Public Information Office, 974-5017

Media advisory

Operation Kumbaya

The Austin Police Department along with other local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, specifically the Drug Enforcement Agency will announce the results of Operation Kumbaya at a news conference today. It will take place at 11:30 a.m., Monday, March 8, 2010 at APD headquarters.

Operation Kumbaya

Monday, March 8, 2010

11:30 a.m.

APD Headquarters

Operation Kumbaya is a long term investigation focusing on a Mexican based cocaine trafficking and money laundering cell located in Austin, Texas.

Media Advisory: Please call APD PIO if you plan to attend.

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From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2010 2:33 PM To: 'Estrada, Gina'; Moore, Andrew; ; Stafford, Ann M; ; Riley, Chris; l [email protected]; Williamson, Laura; Ballas, Marisa; Parkerson, Matt; [email protected]; Subject: RE: Test on Outlook Calendar

I never recieved anything.

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

From: Estrada, Gina [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2010 12:57 PM To: Moore, Andrew; Stafford, Ann M; ; Riley, Chris; [email protected]; Williamson, Laura; Ballas, Marisa; Parkerson, Matt; [email protected]; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Subject: Test on Outlook Calendar

Hello Board Members, thinking of ways to communicate. I sent you an invite “test” thru Outlook calendar to see if you received these invites for future meetings. If you want me to continue to call and you put meetings on your calendar please let me know. Have a nice day. gina

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2010 12:07 PM To: Bergeron, Allen; Chavez, Gail Cc: Moore, Andrew; Nathan, Mark; Williams, Nancy; Jackson, Janet; Curtis, Matt; Williamson, Laura Subject: RE: Remembering the Brave on Memorial Day

Thanks so much Allen!!

Look forward to it.

Mike

From: Bergeron, Allen Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2010 12:05 PM To: Chavez, Gail Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Moore, Andrew; Nathan, Mark; Williams, Nancy; Jackson, Janet; Curtis, Matt Subject: Remembering the Brave on Memorial Day

Honoring Mr. Vernon Hunter and SPC Bobby Pagan and their families on Memorial Day

I am in the process of putting together the City of Austin Memorial Day observance and Proclamation presentation at City Hall on Thursday May 27th at 5:30pm.

The Mayor will do a Memorial Day proclamation and present the proclamations to the Hunter and Pagan families.

I will get their military medals and ribbons professionally mounted; to be presented to the families as well.

Here’s the organization that will assist us with the ribbons and medals; they’re called Remembering the Brave: http://www.rememberingthebrave.org/speech/ http://www.rememberingthebrave.org/our-work/our-medallion.aspx http://www.rememberingthebrave.org/default.aspx

I will get a someone to play taps, Fire will post the Colors, and an Army Chaplain to do a Memorial Day invocation.

Thank you,

Allen Bergeron Veterans Consultant City of Austin Human Resources Department P.O. Box 1088 Austin, TX 78767 (512) 974-3459 (office) (512) 974-3321 (fax)

Click here to view City of Austin jobs: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/hr/default.htm

We do not look upon Veterans as an interruption of our job. They are the purpose of it. We are not doing them a favor….they are doing us a favor by letting us assist them!

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 8:16 AM To: Browder, Leslie Cc: Ott, Marc; Garza, Bobby; Moore, Andrew; Springer, Kimberly; Adams, George Subject: RE: IH 35 makeover project funding question

Thanks so much for this Leslie.

Would it require and IFC to close the gap using CIP Interest? I would like to seriously consider this option and get this project going.

Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

From: Browder, Leslie Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 6:46 AM To: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Cc: Ott, Marc; Garza, Bobby; Moore, Andrew; Springer, Kimberly; Adams, George Subject: IH 35 makeover project funding question

Recently, you asked for information regarding the IH-35 Makeover Project. Specifically:

1. How many times has th is project gone for bid? Status of bids? The pro ject has been bid tw ice. The first bids were received on October 22, 2009, and the apparent low bid was approximately $2.1 million. The d ecision to re-bid was made due t o the fact that the con struction budget was inadequate for the bid s received. The re-bid separated the milling and repaving portion of the project as an alternative in hope of receiving a lower bid. The second bids were received on February 11, 2010, and th e apparent low bid was slightly lower, at approximately $2.0 million. 2. Is the project short of funding? The project is still approximately $500,000 short in funding. 3. Can we use "bond interest" to help fund project? Can we close the funding gap, and if so what would be the impact to other projects of equa l or greater priority? The current constructio n budget appropriation is $1.5 million. To f und this project, we had planned to issue certificates of obligation (COs) with debt service to be paid by the net parking revenue generated at the site. Net parking revenue was estimated to support the debt service after the makeover is complete, but will like ly be lower during construction due to loss of spaces. We ne ed to do further analysis of pot ential market rates that should be charged after the facility opens. However, preliminary analysis indicate s that projected net revenue would not be sufficient to cover the additional debt service requirements if we increased the COs from $1.5 million to $2.0 million. The City Council can vote to amend the project bud get by utilizing CIP contingency funds, which are backe d by CIP Interest. T he current balance of the CIP contingency is $3.8 million . Our financial policies provid e for maint enance of the continge ncy fund at 3% of general government CI P spending, looking at a combination of historical trends and estimated spending in any given budget year. In the event that we utilize these funds to close th e funding g ap for the project, the policie s pr ovide for replenishing the fund in the follo wing year (provided that we dip below the recommended 3% of spending). Closing the fu nding gap of $500,000 by utilizing the CIP contingency funds this y ear will not signifi cantly deplete the CIP contingency fund, so t his is an o ption that would allow this proje ct to move forward. However, we do not anticipate many add itional CIP funding opportunities, if any, next year (backed by CIP interest earn ings) due to the need to dedicate most of our estimated 2011 CIP int erest earnings to pay fo r current projects that were previously planned to be funded by the Capital Metro "Quarter Cent" program". Let me know if you have additional questions.

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 8:27 AM To: O'Brien, Julie Cc: Moore, Andrew; Robinson, Patti; Carter, David; Acevedo, Art; Riley, Chris; 'Gonzalez, Roberto' Subject: RE: Capital Metro - MEMO - Center for Child Protection

Julie and all,

As you can see there has been a tremendous amount of work done on this issue and at some point we must rely on the evaluation and data provided in making our policy decisions.

If "we have a responsibility to ensure...service" as you have stated, shouldn't full consideration of relocating your facility have taken into account the transportation component before deciding to move first and then ask for service after the fact? Your direct decisions have created this impact and not the other way around.

We have a role to play and I will continue to do all I can but there are limited funds available and until demand increases and can be demonstrated it is going to be difficult to justify this expenditure.

Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

From: O'Brien, Julie [mailto:Julie.O'[email protected]] Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 2:21 PM To: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Cc: Moore, Andrew; Robinson, Patti; Carter, David; Acevedo, Art Subject: FW: Capital Metro - MEMO - Center for Child Protection

Mayor Pro Tem Martinez,

Attached is the latest information from Roberto Gonzalez from Capital Metro on the cost projections for a bus route to Austin Ridge. The Austin Police Department and its co-location partners will begin occupying our new location in mid-April. As of now, we still have no resolution on how the low income child victims and family members who depend on public transportation will reach the facility. The cost projections from Capital Metro are surprising, but there were no options offered for reduced services or other reasonable alternatives for lowering the cost.

I realize that Capital Metro has taken on a large financial challenge with light rail. It is understandable that Capital Metro wants to be particularly careful with its costs right now, but my belief is that we have a responsibility to ensure that the most affected by these horrible types of crimes can reach the services intended to help them.

The Center for Child Protection and the co-location partners would like to sit down with you and Councilmember Riley again to discuss what can be done. We have all greatly appreciated your insight into the operations of Capital Metro and your quick understanding of what is at stake. Can we meet again with you at City Hall in the very near future?

Commander Julie O’Brien Austin Police Department Violent Crimes Command Child Abuse/Child Exploitation Unit

From: Amanda Van Hoozer [ Sent: Friday, March 19, 2010 2:42 PM To: Ben Bentzin; O'Brien, Julie; Hampton, Jeff; Rosemary Lehmberg; LaRu Woody Cc: Sandra Martin; Michael Torres; Katherine Randow Subject: FW: Capital Metro - MEMO - Center for Child Protection

Here is the memo I received from Mr. Gonzalez. In summary, it projects that extension of Route 18 or an addition of a dedicated shuttle would cost approximately $250,000, annually. Because that would extend their service area, they would be required to extend their MetroAcccess service (an ADA requirement) at an estimated cost of $50,000‐$56,000 per year. He projects an annual cost of $300,000 and includes an additional $7,500 for bus stops.

The reasoning for the similar cost for a new service or an extended service is due to projected ridership lost raising the cost per ride. The area at issue is near 183/Ed Bluestein and MKL/969. I believe the apartment complexes he references are still there. However, I’m going to have to research the Women and Children’s Shelter that is referenced. It is located at the site of the former Center for Battered Women. Several people have said it is currently a vacant lot, others believe it is being used for a similar purpose. I’ll look into it and find out.

Mr. Gonzalez also noted the immediate area is generally lacking in population density which precludes their ability to generate additional ridership. He does note that as development and other programs come to this area, the level of service area should be re‐evaluated.

Finally, Mr. Gonzalez notes in his summary that the cost to provide service would be significant compared to the number of riders. He recommends this be reviewed before making a final recommendation.

Sandra and I feel that we should request a second meeting to review with Council Members Martinez and Riley. What are your thoughts?

Thank you for your continued work on this issue. Amanda

Amanda Van Hoozer Director of Program Services Center for Child Protection 8509 FM 969, Building 2, Austin, Texas 78724 V (512) 472-1164 F (512) 472-1167 www.centerforchildprotection.org

From: Gonzalez, Roberto [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, March 18, 2010 9:59 AM To: Amanda Van Hoozer Subject: RE: Capital Metro - MEMO - Center for Child Protection

Ms. Van Hoozer,

I received feedback for the memo and images (as attached). Please begin to look over and call me with any questions. Our next step would be a follow-up meeting with you (your staff), our staff and Mr Martinez/Riley to discuss the details further.

Roberto Gonzalez Capital Metro – Planning 369-6035

From: Amanda Van Hoozer [mailto Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 3:01 PM To: Gonzalez, Roberto Cc: Sandra Martin; Michael Torres; Ben Bentzin; Moore, Andrew; Katherine Randow; O'Brien, Julie; Hampton, Jeff; Rosemary Lehmberg; LaRu Woody Subject: RE: Capital Metro - MEMO

Mr. Gonzalez, Have you had any feedback regarding the memo you developed regarding the Center and Capital Metro services? I apologize for repeatedly asking, however, this is an important issue for the families that we serve. The need is becoming more pressing with the move in of our law enforcement and CPS partners scheduled to occur in the next couple of months. We are anxious to move forward with the next steps that will make it easier for children and families to access services at the Center and the Austin Ridge site.

Thank you. Amanda

Amanda Van Hoozer Director of Program Services Center for Child Protection 8509 FM 969, Building 2, Austin, Texas 78724 V (512) 472-1164 F (512) 472-1167 www.centerforchildprotection.org

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From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 8:33 AM To: Gentry, Shirley (Brown - CCO); Leffingwell, Lee; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl Cc: Moore, Andrew; Williamson, Laura Subject: RE: Human Rights Commission

Thanks Shirley,

I agree with your position and we will work to come up with a more transparent method of operation for this commission. Are there any other commissions that you can think that are in similar situations?

Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

From: Gentry, Shirley (Brown - CCO) Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 8:30 AM To: Leffingwell, Lee; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl Subject: Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission meetings for the past two years have been split between the Chambers (first hour to do the action items on their agenda) and the Executive Session Room (the last 1-2 hours for discussion items). The agenda never states nor implies the Commission will be discussing confidential matters. They are recessing in the Chambers because another board meets immediately after them. The Chair announces at the end of the first hour that the Commissioners will move to the ES room for discussion items and citizens are welcome to join them.

I was concerned that splitting their meeting gave the perception that the meeting less transparent than it should be. Last night I did a briefing for the Commission on various provisions of Chapter 2-1 of the code. I offered them several alternative meeting times that would allow them to conduct their entire meeting in the Chambers and have it be televised. Commissioners felt the smaller ES room, with no video of the discussion portion of their meeting, better facilitated open discussion among the members. Previously they had instructed staff to stop taking minutes of the portion of the meeting that occurred in the ES room but last night they indicated they had corrected that and minutes will be taken.

I advised the Commissions I had no authority to instruct them to change their meetings. They indicated that unless Council directs them to change this procedure or they are advised by Law that that what they are doing has some legal implication, they were not willing to consider other alternatives. The Commissioners may be calling their respective Council Members to confirm that you are comfortable with their decision.

Thanks Shirley,

Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 8:42 AM To: Gentry, Shirley (Brown - CCO); Leffingwell, Lee; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl Cc: Moore, Andrew; Williamson, Laura Subject: RE: Human Rights Commission great, thanks again

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

-----Original Message----- From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 11:56 AM To: 'Lee Hill'; 'John Cowman (Leander)'; 'John Cowman (Leander)' Cc: Moore, Andrew; 'Allen, Doug'; 'Frank Fernandez'; Riley, Chris; 'John Langmore' Subject: RE: Unacceptable Rail service!

Do you even wonder why no one responds to you Lee? I saw your email the first time and made a choice not to respond. If you want to be productive and respectful...then act like it.

Mike

-----Original Message----- From: Lee Hill [ Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 11:47 AM To: Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; John Cowman (Leander); John Cowman (Leander) Cc: Moore, Andrew Subject: Fw: Unacceptable Rail service!

Mike,

It is unacceptable that no one at Cap Metro has even bothered to reply to acknowledge the e-mail! Should I give Mr. Jacobsen a ride to the police station? Herzog is a corporation and criminal complaint could be sworn out against them. It my be good for a grand jury to get a chance to look at this incident.

The response on the platform and the lack of a response this morning is underwhelming! We spent how much on this rail system?

Lee Hill

-----Forwarded Message----- >From: Lee Hill < >Sent: Mar 24, 2010 9:32 PM >To: "Allen Doug (CapMetro)" >Cc: Allen Walker , [email protected], >[email protected], [email protected], >[email protected], [email protected] >Subject: Unacceptable Rail service! > >Mr Allen, > >I received the following e-mail this evening: > >"From: Richard Jacobsen >Sent: Mar 24, 2010 8:11 PM >To: Lee Hill >Cc: Roberto Gonzalez >Subject: metrorail > >Took the 3:45 train to howard from convention center. Could not get off and was standing at the door before it pulled out. Pounded at the door window. Asshole in red shirt did nothing. Got to Lakeline. Was told, sorry, take the 383 back to town. If you do not like it,call the go line. NOT HAPPY! Got home at7:00 instead of 5:00. > >No one at cap metro gives a damn about the riders. No adjusting 243 schedule so it coincides with Tech Ridge. Bus stop at Thermal and Howard still not there. Buses pullout as another one pulls in, clearly visible, leaving riders to wait for the next bus. I've tried to ask for changes. have e-mails to back me up. . > >customer service, ya right!" > > >The first paragraph is very disturbing. I will refer you to Chapter 20 of the Texas Penal Code: Sec. 20.02. UNLAWFUL RESTRAINT. If you do not permit a passenger to exit at a designated stop you are restraining that person unlawfully. > >If your I want you to meet with Mr. Jacobsen and I to discuss this on Wed. March 31st to discuss what step have been taken to prevent a repeat of this incident! > >Paragraph 2 hit the intend target in Roberto. > >Lee Hill

How about playing after the Mayor’s speech that day?

‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Randi Shade Austin City Council Council Member Place 3 (512) 974‐2255 (phone) (512) 974‐1888 (fax) http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/council/shade.htm

-----Original Appointment----- From: Leffingwell, Lee Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 4:00 PM To: Shade, Randi Subject: Declined: Golf When: Friday, April 23, 2010 8:30 AM-1:00 PM (GMT-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada). Where: TBD

Mayor has a speaking engagement for United Way, Friday morning 9:00am.

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 6:46 PM To: 'Bui, Tina'; [email protected]; Riley, Chris;

Cc: Moore, Andrew; Williamson, Laura; [email protected]; [email protected]; Ballas, Marisa; Allen, Doug; Butcher, Kerri; Estrada, Gina; Castillo, Gerardo; Timbes, Elaine; Mendoza, Dianne; Cortez, John-Michael Subject: RE: Capital Metro: limit of 8 bikes per train beginning Monday

Tina,

Thanks for this. While I understand the need to be safe and efficient in our operations. I hope that we are exploring every possible option to accommodate all riders who show up on bikes. Because we only have one rail line, I believe that riders with bikes are only going to increase in numbers and putting severe limits on boardings with bikes is going to cause significant issues and bad press for the agency.

Mike

From: Bui, Tina [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 6:42 PM To: Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; [email protected]; Riley, Chris;

Cc: Moore, Andrew; Williamson, Laura; [email protected]; Ballas, Marisa; Allen, Doug; Butcher, Kerri; Estrada, Gina; Castillo, Gerardo; Timbes, Elaine; Mendoza, Dianne; Cortez, John-Michael Subject: Capital Metro: limit of 8 bikes per train beginning Monday

Board Members:

As we continue to monitor the customer experience and the delivery of our MetroRail service, working with our service partner Herzog, we have determined that a safe number of bikes on the train is eight. Our experience this week has been that the maximum should be eight. This allows for four in the entrance of each end of the train.

Beginning Monday, we will institute this limit.

If you have any questions, I have copied Elaine Timbes on this email (office: 389-7519, cell: 466- 0373).

--tb 512.369.6554, office 512.947.9539, mobile -----Original Message----- From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 9:12 AM To: Gary Guion; Leffingwell, Lee; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl Cc: Moore, Andrew Subject: RE: Submitted from City Council web site - Councilmember

We are all your council member. All council members are elected at large.

What can we do to help.

Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

-----Original Message----- From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Friday, March 26, 2010 5:42 PM To: Morrison, Laura Cc: Lumbreras, Bert; Ott, Marc; Rush, Barbara; Lurie, David; Williamson, Laura; Moore, Andrew Subject: Re: Letter to City Council

CM Morrison,

We had recieved these issues in our office earlier this week and ACM Lumbreras responded to all of them. We have his response and will be glad to share with everyone. My staff is also planning a trip to TLAC next week to review these concerns raised.

Mike

Departe de iPhone

On Mar 26, 2010, at 5:22 PM, "Morrison, Laura" wrote:

> Bert - > I received this letter this afternoon from Nathan Winograd, raising > concerns about the possibility of immediate health risks to cats at > TLAC. I apologize for having to contact you late on Friday afternoon, > but with the potential for dire consequences, I feel it's the city's > responsibility to look into the validity of the issues as quickly as > possible. > Thanks, > Laura > > Laura Morrison > Austin City Council, Place 4 > 512-974-2258 > 512-974-1886 (Fax) > [email protected] > http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/council/morrison.htm > > > > >> -----O

>> To: Morrison, Laura >> Subject: Letter to City Council >> >> Please find a copy of the letter regarding allegations of poor care >> of cats at TLAC. >> >

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Monday, March 29, 2010 8:55 AM To: 'Larry Tucker'; Morrison, Laura Cc: Williamson, Laura; Rush, Barbara; David Lundstedt; Ott, Marc; Lumbreras, Bert Subject: RE: Town Lake Animal Center Vaccination and Medical Treatment Concerns

Thanks for the email Larry. We are looking into the situtation as well.

Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

From: Larry Tucker [mailto: Sent: Friday, March 26, 2010 5:21 PM To: Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Morrison, Laura Cc: Williamson, Laura; Rush, Barbara; David Lundstedt Subject: Town Lake Animal Center Vaccination and Medical Treatment Concerns

Dear Mayor Pro Tem Martinez and Council Member Morrison:

It was brought to our attention by members of the public that cats at Town Lake Animal Center are suffering and languishing without vaccinations or proper medical care. When presented with this issue during the March 22nd Animal Advisory Commission Special Meeting, Dorinda Pulliam explained that the cats referenced are not being vaccinated or treated because they are “not able to be handled.” She went on to explain that in order to administer medication, a thorough exam must be done prior to administering medication. She explained that a physical exam requires the handling of the cats and that it is “dangerous to staff.”

This excuse has been used by other shelter directors in other communities who resist change. They state that the cats are “fractious” or “cannot be handled because they are dangerous,” even though they manage to find a way to intravenously insert a euthanasia needle in the same cats at the time they are euthanized. A vaccination is much easier to administer and is done intramuscularly.

Shelter directors who are proactive and reject excuses vaccinate cats immediately upon intake, thus reducing their risk of becoming ill, which is the point of the vaccination. They DO NOT wait 24 hours or longer to vaccinate, as that defeats the purpose of a vaccination. We have reports from members of the public that some cats are in Town Lake Animal Center for weeks and are not vaccinated until the day that the rescue group comes to pick them up. By that time, the overwhelming majority of the cats are very sick and require extensive medical attention. Many have stopped eating days ago and have severe upper respiratory infection or pneumonia. Currently at Town Lake Animal Center, there are cats that are not being vaccinated or medically treated. As a result, they are contracting easily‐prevented illnesses and are not being treated. They are not able to eat and become weaker and sicker until the point they are euthanized. Staff states that the reason this is happening is because they “can’t euthanize until it fits the description of the new moratorium.” We find this to be inexcusable. We ask that ALL ANIMALS, including dogs, be vaccinated immediately upon intake and medically treated at the first sign of illness. This is a simple practice that should not be hard to implement. It is a common practice of other successful cities and should be implemented immediately at Town Lake Animal Center.

Sincerely,

Larry Tucker Chair, Animal Advisory Commission

David Lundstedt Vice‐Chair, Animal Advisory Commission

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Monday, March 29, 2010 8:58 AM To: Ott, Marc Cc: Williamson, Laura Subject: FW: Town Lake Animal Center Vaccination and Medical Treatment Concerns

CM Ott,

As you saw in the email below, there are still significant issues being brought forward regarding our animal services. I had hoped that a unanimous vote of the council and your pledge to make Austin the best managed city would have a positive outcome but much work remains.

My staff plans on going to the animal shelter today to look into this matter first hand.

Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

From: Larry Tucker [mailto Sent: Friday, March 26, 2010 5:21 PM To: Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Morrison, Laura Cc: Williamson, Laura; Rush, Barbara; David Lundstedt Subject: Town Lake Animal Center Vaccination and Medical Treatment Concerns

Dear Mayor Pro Tem Martinez and Council Member Morrison:

Currently at Town Lake Animal Center, there are cats that are not being vaccinated or medically treated. As a result, they are contracting easily‐prevented illnesses and are not being treated. They are not able to eat and become weaker and sicker until the point they are euthanized. Staff states that the reason this is happening is because they “can’t euthanize until it fits the description of the new moratorium.” We find this to be inexcusable. We ask that ALL ANIMALS, including dogs, be vaccinated immediately upon intake and medically treated at the first sign of illness. This is a simple practice that should not be hard to implement. It is a common practice of other successful cities and should be implemented immediately at Town Lake Animal Center.

Sincerely,

Larry Tucker Chair, Animal Advisory Commission

David Lundstedt Vice‐Chair, Animal Advisory Commission

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Monday, March 29, 2010 4:08 PM To: Ott, Marc Cc: Lumbreras, Bert; Morrison, Laura; Rush, Barbara; Williamson, Laura; Lurie, David; Pulliam, Dorinda Subject: FW: TLAC

CM Ott,

Please see this email from my assistant who went to the shelter today.

The attached report clearly shows that 12 cats and 49 dogs taken in between March 26th through today have NOT been vacinated which is in contra to our protocal and the info ACM Lumbreras provided last week via email.

We hope that this issue can be ressolved soon and look forward to discussing this further when we meet for our one on one.

Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

From: Williamson, Laura Sent: Monday, March 29, 2010 3:41 PM To: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Subject: TLAC

Mike,

Barbara Rush and I walked through TLAC today with Dorinda to follow up on the concerned emails and phone calls we have been receiving. One large concern has been that animals have not been treated and are being left in cages visibly sick. My experience was that most of the animals were in overall good health, and that the sick animals were already in separate areas of the facility receiving care. There was one dog that appeared ill in cage 52, and Dorinda said she would look into it.

Another concern is that animals are not being vaccinated during the intake process. We requested that Dorinda print a copy of the Intake Vaccination Quality Control Report that shows which animals have still not received a vaccine, including their intake date. I have attached this report which shows 12 cats and 49 dogs that have come into the shelter sometime between March 26th and today. The left column of the report shows where each animal is being held. The cats are less concerning because there are only 3 in the stray cat building that have not been vaccinated. The other 9 cats are either in the rabies observation area, the holding area (haven't been processed yet), or in veterinary care. However, there are 41 dogs that have not been vaccinated and have been put in cages. When we toured the facility today, these dogs did not appear aggressive, and the email we received last week from Assistant City Manager Lumbreras states: "Animals continue to receive their vaccinations upon intake at our shelter per standard protocol. Some vaccines may not be given if the veterinarian determines the animal is medically compromised or if the animal is too aggressive to do so safely."

Dorinda said that if an employee determines that an animal can't or shouldn't be vaccinated, they are taken off the list. It is my understanding that there is no report that includes all of the animals that were taken off the vaccination list, but ideally we need to know how many animals in the shelter will not be vaccinated and where they are being held.

Vaccination upon intake is standard practice for many veterinary clinics, and according to ACM Lumbreras it is standard protocol for Austin as well. However, based on the attached report and my conversation with Dorinda today, many animals are receiving vaccinations hours or a few days after being admitted. There may need to be some improvement in the intake process to ensure that a good faith effort is made with every single animal to vaccinate them before they are taken to other parts of the facility.

Laura Williamson

Executive Assistant

Office of Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez

512-974-2619 -----Original Message----- From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 7:58 AM To: Cc: Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Riley, Chris; Leffingwell, Lee; Cole, Sheryl; Spelman, William; Garza, Bobby; Moore, Andrew; Williamson, Laura Subject: RE: Mike Martinez - Austin Gay Pride

Mr. Molina,

Thank you for your support and your question.

I am in full support of the city of Austin sponsoring this item...regardless of your continued support or not. This is about being a community that welcomes and supports everyone...including our GLBT community.

Mr. Molina, there was once a time with Latinos were looked upon and treated much like our gay community still is today. That should and must stop. This is the least we can do in supporting this event and I will be voting in favor of the item.

Thanks again, Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

-----Original Message----- From: Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 6:51 PM To: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Subject: Mike Martinez - Austin Gay Pride

Date/Time Submitted: Monday, 4/5/10, 1850 hours From: Anthony Molina E-mail address: [email protected] Subject: Austin Gay Pride Comments: Councilman Martinez,

As a supporter of yours in the last election, I would just like to know your stance on the City of Austin supporting/sponsoring the Austin Gay Pride Parade. Are you for or against the City sponsoring the Gay Pride Parade?

A response to my question would be greatly appreciated. I would also like to say that you ahve been doing a great job, keep up the good work. However, the response to my question will weigh heavily on my supporting you in the next election.

Thanks you, -Anthony Molina

-----Original Message----- From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 3:26 PM To: Ott, Marc Cc: Snipes, Anthony; Williamson, Laura Subject: Organ donation document from Anthony Snipes

CM Ott,

Thanks for this proposal to get the word out about organ donation. We appreciate all the work on this.

Please let us know how to proceed with the proposed plan. We will hole a press conf and give a proclamation on 4-22-2010

Thanks, Mike

-----Original Message----- From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Wednesday, April 07, 2010 1:12 PM To: Leffingwell, Lee; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl Cc: Nathan, Mark; Moore, Andrew; Garza, Bobby Subject: Do not reply. Big Cocaine Deal.

This guy might need some help.

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

-----Original Message----- From: ] Sent: Sunday, April 04, 2010 10:36 AM To: Leffingwell, Lee; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl Subject: Submitted from City Council web site - Do not reply. Big Cocaine Deal.

Date/Time Submitted: 1035 hours From: Jay A. Miller E-mail address: Subject: Do not reply. Big Cocaine Deal.

Categories: meeting_requests

Comments: We are watching the Collapse of the illicit sex scam and fall of the Bush Family. Sex Drugs and Olympiads.For the record: Did the Son of a Bitch former President George Bush finally leave the country at 11:10 a.m..

Is he in England looking for cocaine and extasy or in the Czech Republic looking for more of his aids fuckers.

Get his dog shit scam off of my house.

He is scum.

Thank you.

Do not reply.

Happy Easter Tabloid Rush. I hope you are using more of Ted Turners cocaine money to buy the press off of your house. Tell Donald Trump to get his drugs scam off of my house.

Poor Michael Phelps living the drug life of Riley suckin bush dick while those good soldiers are dying for Bush Action/ Reaction to a fuck show. Burn in Hell American Boys while they parade that Faggot Show across the world.

-----Original Message----- From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Wednesday, April 07, 2010 1:13 PM To: Leffingwell, Lee; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl Cc: Nathan, Mark; Moore, Andrew; Garza, Bobby Subject: Bush's Cocaine and Ilicit Sex Affair / Cedardale

And his buddy

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

-----Original Message----- From: Sent: Saturday, April 03, 2010 7:51 PM To: Leffingwell, Lee; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl Subject: Submitted from City Council web site - Bush's Cocaine and Ilicit Sex Affair / Cedardale

Date/Time Submitted: 1951 hours From: John First E-mail address: [email protected] Subject: Bush's Cocaine and Ilicit Sex Affair / Cedardale

Categories: energy

Comments:

Do not reply. Please tell David Polson that your country is going to get your money with the strong cocaine ties. Thank you for your support.

I voted for you, I did not sponsor you.

------From: To: CC:

Sent: 4/3/2010 7:55:54 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time Subj: Fwd: Please do not reply.

They are at it again. Get your Washington DC presidences ready.

Thank you.

------From: To: Sent: 4/2/2010 7:46:07 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time Subj: Please do not reply.

For the record:

I told former President Bush and Governor Crist to get their illicit sex and fuck show off of my house.

I have reason to believe they are together right now having an orgy with Michael Phelps and several other Republican scum and I want it reported.

In Fort Lauderdale Florida.

I want their illicit sex and Fuck show off of my house immediately.

Thank you and do not respond.

I think Michael Phelps and Bush and Crist are having a sick sex affair.

Do not reply.

-----Original Message----- From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 10:54

der.tx.us; Matt; [email protected]; Subject: RE: APTA Rail Co

Gina,

Can we get an update on Cap Metro's travel budget for this year.

Including, who and what events were attending along with all associated costs.

Thanks, Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

-----Original Message----- From: Estrada, Gina [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, Apri

[email protected]; , Matt; x.us; Martinez, Mike [Council Member];

Conference

Good Morning Board Members, below is the website for the Rail Conference please let me know if you are interested in attending? Also, if you have traveled to the Legislative conference in DC and have not turned in your travel expense I will need this today, thank you, gina

http://www.apta.com/mc/conferences/90days/2010rail/Pages/default.aspx

-----Original Message----- From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Saturday, April 10, 2010 10:30 AM To: Leffingwell, Lee; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl Cc: Garza, Bobby; Moore, Andrew; Williamson, Laura Subject: RE: Submitted from City Council web site - Green Energy for Austin

Thanks for the email Patricia,

We will certainly look in to this further.

Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

-----Original Message----- From: Sent: Friday, April 09, 2010 10:23 PM To: Leffingwell, Lee; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl Subject: Submitted from City Council web site - Green Energy for Austin

Date/Time Submitted: 2222 hours From: Patricia Rosenblad E-mail address: [email protected] Subject: Green Energy for Austin

Categories: energy

Comments: If you all didn't see this on February 18 CBS 60 Minutes, please do watch it. And please, please check it out for part of Austin's energy plan! Already in use by 20 large, well known companies. http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=6228923n&tag=related;photovideo

The Bloom Box February 21, 2010 9:45 AM

Large corporations have been testing a new device that can generate power on the spot, without being connected to the electric grid. Will we have one in every home someday? Lesley Stahl reports.

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Saturday, April 10, 2010 10:32 AM To: Rush, Barbara; 'Ryan Clinton'; Morrison, Laura; Shade, Randi Cc: Williamson, Laura; 'Lorri Michel'; Bier, Marti; 'Palmer'; 'Larry Tucker' Subject: RE: Inspiring No Kill Beyond Austin

Awesome

Thanks Ryan and all for making it happen

We still have a lot of work to do but I know we will get it done

Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

From: Rush, Barbara Sent: Friday, April 09, 2010 3:28 PM To: 'Ryan Clinton'; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Morrison, Laura; Shade, Randi Cc: Williamson, Laura; Lorri Michel; Bier, Marti; ; Palmer; Larry Tucker Subject: RE: Inspiring No Kill Beyond Austin

That's terrific! Thanks for the info Ryan.

From: Ryan Clinton [mailto: Sent: Friday, April 09, 2010 2:58 PM To: Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Morrison, Laura; Shade, Randi Cc: Williamson, Laura; Lorri Michel; Rush, Barbara; Bier, Marti; Palmer; Larry Tucker Subject: Inspiring No Kill Beyond Austin

Mike, Laura, & Randi,

Just thought you guys would enjoy some news I received last night. A new group is forming in Louisville, KY, evidently led by a current City Council member, aimed at dramatically reducing shelter killing in Louisville. They have decided to model their efforts on Austin's, and are circulating the Austin Health & Human Services Subcommittee plan as the centerpiece of their legislative effort. A hearty congratulations to you for inspiring efforts to save even more lives in other cities.

Warmest regards, Ryan

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Monday, April 12, 2010 3:02 PM To: Kerr, Rhoda Mae Cc: Garza, Bobby; Moore, Andrew; Williamson, Laura; Ott, Marc; McDonald, Michael [APD]; Leffingwell, Lee; Morrison, Laura; Rush, Barbara; Nathan, Mark; 'Bob Nicks' Subject: Follow Up from Last week

Chief Kerr,

During discussion of the Fire item at the Council meeting last week, you informed the Council that the cost of delaying our next Fire cadet class by one month would be $300,000.

I'd like to request that you please provide my office with all of the details that led you to this conclusion. Including what our current vacancy savings amount is on a per FTE basis.

Thanks, Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Saturday, April 17, 2010 6:55 AM To: Leffingwell, Lee; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl Cc: Moore, Andrew; Williamson, Laura; Garza, Bobby; Ott, Marc Subject: RE: Submitted from City Council web site - Saturday night live Filming at Metz Recreation Center, until 1:30am with a four notice to Home owners

Gavino,

Thanks for letting us know about this. I agree that there could have been a little better planning and notice. We will look into this and find out what happened and how we improve the process moving forward.

Mike

From: ] Sent: Fri 4/16/2010 1:09 PM To: Leffingwell, Lee; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl Subject: Submitted from City Council web site - Saturday night live Filming at Metz Recreation Center, until 1:30am with a four notice to Home owners

Date/Time Submitted: 1309 hours From: Gavino Fernandez, Jr. E-mail address: Subject: Saturday night live Filming at Metz Recreation Center, until 1:30am with a four notice to Home owners

Categories: neighborhood_concerns

Comments: Once again our East Austin barrio is disrespected. I'am receiving calls from Homeowners along Canterbury St. that Saturday Night Live folks droped of notices to Home owners that they were going to be filming tonight with live music until 1:30am, At Metz Recreation Center. This is totally UNACCEPTABLE to our neighborhood. Many of the Home owners along canyerbury are Senior Citizens and go to sleep at 8pm. We request that Saturday Night live Honor the 10:00pm curfew at Parks.

Herbert Martinez, home owner on Canterbury St.

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Monday, April 19, 2010 9:56 AM To: Bergeron, Allen; Cc: Williamson, Laura Subject: RE: Fire Fighter Damian McKeon

Allen,

Thanks for the update. I have known Damian since his first day on the job with AFD. He is an outstanding individual. I would love for the Mayor to meet him as well.

We will get the Memorial Day item on the calendar as well.

Take care, Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

From: Bergeron, Allen Sent: Monday, April 19, 2010 8:50 AM To: Cc: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Subject: Fire Fighter Damian McKeon

Mayor,

Thought you’d appreciate. The attached is FF Damian McKeon; he graduated this past weekend (Green Beret); pic is with his 5 yr old twins at Fort Bragg. He’s one of the FF’s that’s getting his supplemental pay; the other FF is Troy McMillin. Damian McKeon is the quintessential soldier; an amazing person; I’d like you to meet him when he returns if possible.

Also… the Memorial Day Proclamation ceremony is a go; presenting the mounted medals (in a shadow box) to the Vernon Hunter and Bobby Pagan families on May 27th. We have the bag pipes lined up for it as well.

Thank you Sir,

Allen Bergeron Veterans Consultant City of Austin Human Resources Department P.O. Box 1088 Austin, TX 78767 (512) 974-3459 (office) (512) 974-3321 (fax)

Click here to view City of Austin jobs: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/hr/default.htm

We do not look upon Veterans as an interruption of our job. They are the purpose of it. We are not doing them a favor….they are doing us a favor by letting us assist them!

-----Original Message----- From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2010 1:41 P

der.tx.us; , Matt; [email protected]; Subject: RE: APTA Transi mmittee Officer Elections

Gina and fellow Board Members,

While I realize there are certain eligibility requirements to seek positions with APTA, and some of us do not qualify; I believe it would be best for all board members to refrain from seeking any outside leadership positions among our affiliated groups until our own house is in order. This week, we will receive the final sunset report and we will have plenty of work to do in house.

Those are simply my thoughts and not a directive in any way. I am open to further discussion if you should care to speak further about it.

Thanks, Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

-----Original Message----- From: Estrada, Gina [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, Apri

er.tx.us; , Matt; x.us; Martinez, Mike [Council Member];

Transit Board Members Committee Officer Elections

FYI...gina

-----O From: Sent: To: BoardofDirectors Subject: APTA Transit Board Members Committee Officer Elections

TO: APTA TRANSIT BOARD MEMBERS COMMITTEE

RE: COMMITTEE OFFICER ELECTIONS JULY 18; LETTERS DUE TO APTA JUNE 18 (one month ahead)

You are invited to run for elected office at APTA's Transit Board Members Committee if you would like to move into national leadership and have been a board member/commissioner of an APTA-member transit system for at least one year.

The election will be during the Transit Board Members Seminar on July 19 at the Hilton in Eugene, Oregon.

Candidates interested in running for office must announce their intentions at least one month (30 days) before the election by submitting both a letter of intent and a letter of support from their board chair to the APTA staff advisor at [email protected] or fax 202- 496-4323.

At the business/election meeting, no nominations will be taken from the floor unless that individual has submitted his or her letters of intent and support 30 days prior to the meeting.

Offices that are open include:

1. Chair. The chair shall have overall responsibility for the committee subject to the APTA bylaws and the direction provided by the committee members. He/she shall preside at all committee meetings; create, rename or discontinue subcommittees and other working groups - except for the Board Support Subcommittee; appoint the chairs - except for the Board Support Subcommittee; and serve as an ex-officio member of all subcommittees and working groups.

2. Vice Chair. The vice chair shall, in the event of the absence, disability, or resignation of the chair, act for the chair and also carry out other responsibilities as may be assigned.

3. Secretary. The secretary shall be responsible for keeping adequate minutes of all committee meetings. The secretary shall report on executive council actions at meetings of the committee.

4. Regional Representatives. The regional representatives shall be responsible for representing before the committee the interests of transit board members serving transit systems in the APTA region they represent. They shall also be responsible for increasing the participation in committee activities of transit board members in the APTA region they represent. Each regional representative must be a transit board member of a transit system located in the region he or she represents.

4a. Representative Region I Connecticut, Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island

4b. Representative Region III Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Arkansas Mississippi, Louisiana, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands

4c. Representative Region IV Ohio, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota

4d. Representative Region VII Canada

We wanted to be sure that you had lots of notice.

The bylaws are on the Transit Board Members Committee page (APTA's FIRST committee collaboration site!) at www.apta.com and at this URL (copy and paste to get there): https://www.aptagateway.com/eweb/upload/1%20bylawsJuly2009.doc

Thanks,

Lynne Morsen American Public Transportation Association

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2010 9:05 AM To: 'Blayne Stansberry'; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi Cc: Dylan Siegler; Eleanor McKinney; Scanlon, Maureen; Haynie, Leah; Hollon, Matt; Glick, Roger; Webster, Abigail; Muraya, Norman; Lauren Stanley; Kathy Zarsky; mark simmons; Windhager, Steven W; Moore, Andrew; Coleman, Glen; Ballas, Marisa Subject: RE: City of Austin Green Roof Advisory Group - Notification of Interim Report and Request for Comment

Thanks Blayne and all for your work on this issue.

Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

From: Blayne Stansberry [mailto: Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2010 11:12 AM To: Riley, Chris; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Shade, Randi Cc: Dylan Siegler; Eleanor McKinney; Scanlon, Maureen; Haynie, Leah; Hollon, Matt; Glick, Roger; Webster, Abigail; Muraya, Norman; ; Lauren Stanley; Kathy Zarsky; mark simmons; Windhager, Steven W; Moore, Andrew; Coleman, Glen; Ballas, Marisa Subject: FW: City of Austin Green Roof Advisory Group - Notification of Interim Report and Request for Comment

Good Morning Council Member Riley, Mayor Pro‐Tem Martinez, and Council Member Shade,

Below is an email sent to notify various stakeholder groups of the Green Roof Advisory Group interim report and request their comments. Please share with the other Council Members, interested parties, and other groups not listed that may be interested in providing comments.

We appreciate your support of this effort.

Kind Regards, Blayne Stansberry cc: GRAG Members

From: Blayne Stansberry [mailto: Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2010 10:53 AM Subject: City of Austin Green Roof Advisory Group - Notification of Interim Report and Request for Comment

April 20, 2010

To: Associated Builders & Contractors, ABC Associated General Contractors, AGC American Institute of Architects Committee on the Environment, AIA COTE American Society of Professional Engineers, ASCE American Society of Landscape Architects, ASLA Austin Contractors and Engineers Association, ACEA Austin Econetwork Building Owners & Managers Associates, BOMA Capital Area Erosion Control Network, CAECN Congress for New Urbanism, CNU International Facilities Management Association, IFMA Real Estate Council of Austin, RECA Save Barton Creek Association, SBCA Sierra Club Save Our Springs (SOS) Alliance Texas Society of Professional Engineers, TSPE U.S. Green Building Council, USGBC

Good Morning,

Austin’s Green Roof Advisory Group (GRAG), sponsored by Council Member Riley and co‐ sponsored by Mayor Pro‐Tem Martinez and Council Member Shade, has been exploring possible City policy incentives for green roof infrastructure as directed by resolution #20090827‐057.

The Green Roof Advisory Group, which I am a volunteer member of, has issued an interim report available for download at http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/council/place1/.

The interim report includes benefits of green roofs, research into the policy initiatives of other cities, and research by staff into existing incentives and development credits for green roofs in Austin city code.

This email is being sent to you as you may be affiliated with a stakeholder group interested in the efforts of GRAG.

We are very interested in receiving comments and incorporating them into the final report. Although the 30‐day public comment period ends on April 25, we will continue to receive comments for the next couple months. We ask that you please help spread the word by notifying members of your group (and other groups not listed above) of the report and our request for comments. Comments may be emailed to me at [email protected]. GRAG is continuing to work as a group on a 5 year plan with policy incentives and development credits and a green roof performance matrix. A final report will be issued in late August to the City Council.

We are planning a presentation on vegetative roofs in June. The location and date is being determined. Please let us know if you or members of your group affiliation would be interested in attending.

Thank you for your time.

-- Blayne Stansberry, P.E., CPESC STANSBERRY ENGINEERING CO. P.O. Box 309, Manchaca, Texas 78652 512/292-8000 fax/292-7270 mob/695-8999 www.stansberryengineering.com

-----Original Message----- From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 4:43 PM To: ' Cc: Morrison, Laura; Cole, Sheryl; Leffingwell, Lee; Shade, Randi; Garza, Bobby; Williamson, Laura; Moore, Andrew Subject: RE: Mike Martinez - Illegal Aliens...

First Time every seeing this email but am glad to respond.

Austin is not a sanctuary city and "these people" are citizens of our city just like you. They work, pay taxes and buy goods and services.

I would rather swim the pacific with one arm that be on your "ship". And fighting fires is not an issue...I also will continue fighting racism and ignorance too.

Have a wonderful evening.

Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

-----Original Message----- From: Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 4:11 PM To: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Subject: Mike Martinez - Illegal Aliens...

Date/Time Submitted: Wednesday, 4/28/10, 1611 hours From: T. Shannon E-mail address: Subject: Illegal Aliens... Comments: Mike,

I have written every member of the Council for 2 years without a single response... I want to know when Austin is going to end their policy as a "Sanctuary City?" We cannot continue to raise property taxes to educate their kids by building schools and continuing the insane bilingual programs... This is America and even more important, Texas, we speak English and expect people to assimilate... Doesn't appear any of these people are doing that... How many Mexican Radio stations do we have now??? Enough said... The Tide is turning and either you re on the ship or you will be gone in 2 Years... Hope you still know how to fight fires!!!

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2010 10:27 AM To: 'Bob Ozer' Cc: Moore, Andrew; Delano Womack; Mary Arnold; Sam Biscoe; Josie Zavala; Peter Barbour; ken Tiemann; Leffingwell, Lee; Williamson, Laura; Williams, Nancy; Nathan, Mark; Subject: RE: Resolution/Muny/Health Science Center

Bob, Thanks for the drafts.

The Mayor and I will move forward soon on a resolution as we all discussed.

Thanks, Mike

From: Bob Ozer [mailto: Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2010 10:25 AM To: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Cc: Moore, Andrew; Delano Womack; Mary Arnold; Sam Biscoe; Josie Zavala; Peter Barbour; ken Tiemann; Subject: Resolution/Muny/Health Science Center

Dear Councilmember Martinez:

I am attaching two versions of a resolution along the lines of what we discussed in your office a couple of weeks ago regarding UT development plans and the golf course. One of the resolution drafts has specific language in it about an economic impact analysis that staff would perform as part of the process of consultation with the University. The other just left that language out although staff could still perform the analysis as part of the consultation process.

In addition we may want to refine one of the whereas paragraphs on the support the city has provided to the University on the medical center at Brackenridge. Andrew Moore has helped us on that and is getting more info. I am copying him on this e-mail along with Judge Biscoe and his aide Josie as well as several from our Save Muny group.

We have forwarded a similar county resolution to Judge Biscoe for his review although he is out of town until next week. At your earliest convenience we would like to meet with you, the City Manager, Judge Biscoe and possibly one other council member about these matters to finalize resolutions and coordinate strategies regarding this process.

Thanks very much for your consideration. Please do not hesitate to contact me by e-mail or phone (cell: 512-913-3953) if you should have any questions or if I can be of any further assistance. I will contact your office to follow up on this e-mail.

Very Truly Yours

Bob Ozer

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Friday, April 30, 2010 1:12 PM To: 'Zelda Botha'; Rodriguez, Jose Cc: Cole, Sheryl; Leffingwell, Lee; CHICON:Lori C-Renteria; Acevedo, Art; Garza, Bobby; Moore, Andrew; Williamson, Laura Subject: RE: Haskell Street block 2210 thanks for the info Zelda. We will look into this.

Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

From: Zelda Botha [mailto: Sent: Friday, April 30, 2010 10:27 AM To: Rodriguez, Jose Cc: Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Cole, Sheryl; Leffingwell, Lee; CHICON:Lori C-Renteria Subject: Haskell Street block 2210 cc. Council Member Mike Martinez City Council

Dear Officer,

I have not contacted your office lately. Actually I first called Lori Renteria, this morning since she is well connected withyour office if she heard of any really "bad news" this morning. She was not aware of anything.

For the past 2 weeks cars are speeding at really late hours at the back of our alley. But last night was different there were loud continous screaming ... then you could hear the loud car like it was after someone. Screaming again and then it was over. Our alarm was on in our house so we did not go out and there was not time to put of the alarm and run to the back part of our house to see what was happening - our house is large - we did notsee anything but the noise was loud the screaming the car engine then second screaming and then it was all quiet. Frequently there is also a untility vehicle parked in the alley late in the evening down in the alley from my home.

It sounded like someone was attacked. We did not call 911 - I guess it is because last time when I called 911 and said that I am watching (standing in my window on the second) floor and seeing how about 12 - 20 men were kicking a woman in the middle of the road. It was my neigborsf rom 2210 Haskell and across the street from 2207 haskell that was kickin the woman. The police arrived one hour after I reported the fight - they made certain arrests. But that is why people I guess don't report events.

Can you kindly patrol at night the alley and our block of Haskell Street.

Thank you

Zelda Botha 2206 Haskell Street Austin, Texas 78702

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Monday, May 03, 2010 3:59 PM To: Lurie, David Cc: Morrison, Laura; Ott, Marc; Pulliam, Dorinda; Rush, Barbara; Williamson, Laura Subject: Info needed for 5/05 PHHS Committee

David,

During the special called Public Health and Human Services Committee meeting this Wednesday I'd like to revisit the vaccination issue during the staff update on the implementation of animal services recommendations. Please provide a report that includes intake dates, vaccination status, and when vaccines were administered for each animal currently in the shelter. Please provide a spreadsheet similar to the format of the Intake Vaccination Quality Control Report (see attached), with the additional information requested. Thanks in advance.

Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2010 1:50 PM To: Ott, Marc Cc: Garza, Bobby; 'Dianne Fernandez'; Williamson, Laura Subject: RE: Account No. 0919873-0; Benita J. Dominguez

CM Ott,

Can we please get these folks some assistance? I know many folks at AE are aware and working on it but to have a 96 year old waiting for electricity is a delicate situation. I am hoping we can figure out some form of relief until is is completely resolved.

Thanks, Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

From: Dianne Fernandez [mailto Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2010 1:45 PM To: Williamson, Laura Cc: Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Garza, Bobby Subject: Account No. 0919873-0; Benita J. Dominguez

We are still without electricity and WATER. If it were just me and my husband we could survive but there is a 96 year old woman with congestive heart failure and difficulty breathing at the house with no water and no air and it's 93 degrees. How inhumane and heartless is that? I have called the electric department and they tell me there is nothing they can do to rush our reconnection. As soon as the employee was at our home I was on the phone with the electric department and paid the utility bill. Now they tell me the reconnection could be any time from this morning until whenever they can get around to coming back to our house!

I was only 1 month behind on my electric bill (which I totally overlooked and didn't pay) so bad on me. But, we've had service with the City of Austin since 1953 and have never had this problem before! Nor have we ever encountered such an arrogant and rude City of Austin employee, who couldn't even stand by for 5 minutes while I took care of the matter over the phone.

I am totally disgusted with the City of Austin Utility Department! Let's just hope nothing happens to my grandmother between now and the time we get our power back on.

Dianne D. Fernandez, Assistant to Robert A. MacInnes MacInnes, Whigham & Siefken, L.L.P. 3305 Northland Drive, Suite 205 Austin, Texas 78731 512/477-6813 512/477-7573 (fax)

--- On Wed, 5/5/10, Williamson, Laura wrote:

From: Williamson, Laura Subject: RE: Mike Martinez - City of Austin Electric Dept. Worker To: [email protected] Date: Wednesday, May 5, 2010, 11:28 AM

-----Original Message----- From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2010 10:52 AM To: ' Cc: Williamson, Laura; Garza, Bobby Subject: RE: Mike Martinez - City of Austin Electric Dept. Worker

Mrs. Fernandez, Mrs. Fernandez,

I have several upper level staff looking into this for you at Austin Energy, and they should be contacting you and also letting our office know what the result is. Please feel free to give us a call at any point if we can be of assistance. I will let you know as soon as I hear back from Austin Energy.

Best,

Laura Williamson Executive Assistant Office of Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 512-974-2619 [email protected]

-----Original Message----- From: Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2010 10:43 AM To: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Subject: Mike Martinez - City of Austin Electric Dept. Worker

Date/Time Submitted: Wednesday, 5/5/10, 1042 hours From: Dianne Fernandez E-mail address: Subject: City of Austin Electric Dept. Worker Comments: Unfortunately, I overlooked paying my electric bill and a gentleman came out today to turn our electricity off. That is the least of my problem. I immediately got on the phone and paid it and requested my service be restored today, as my 96 year old grandmother lives with me.

What is of concern to me is the Hispanic gentleman who came out. He was driving truck number B668. First of all, he came in through our back gate which is securely closed because we have two small dogs. When my husband approached him to ask what was happening he told him he was there to shut off the electricity. My husband asked if he could wait 5 minutes. The guy said "You should have paid your bill." My husband then asked him again to please just wait 5 minutes because of our elderly grandmother. The guy said "I don't care, pay your bill." My husband then asked him for some id and his name. The guy said "I don't have to show you a damn thing."

Is it true that a City of Austin employee doesn't have to show any id when entering your property? Sure, he was driving a City truck but his rudeness..... and coming in through the back gate rather than the unsecured front gate -- The meter is at the front of the house. He also left the back gate open when he left and my two dogs got out. We do have the dogs now but it was a matter of running them down in the neighborhood.

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 11:34 AM To: Ott, Marc Cc: Garza, Bobby Subject: FW: Request for Documentation

CM Ott,

We recieved this request yesterday. I am asking for your thoughts on how you would like to proceed.

Thanks, Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

From: AFSCME [mailto:i Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2010 2:13 PM To: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Cc: Garza, Bobby; 'jack kirfman' Subject: Request for Documentation

Council Member Martinez,

Please provide our office with a copy of the legal opinion pertaining to AFSCME’s resolution that was presented by the City Attorney to the Council at the request of the City Manager.

Regards,

Caitlin Brown AFSCME Local 1624 512-477-5544

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 2:29 PM To: Ott, Marc Cc: Garza, Bobby Subject: RE: Request for Documentation

Marc,

Thanks for the email. I understand what your position is. My question was a response to the request made below. They are asking for the legal opinion from Lee that you had forwarded to council.

Would you have a problem releasing that info.

Thanks, Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

From: Ott, Marc Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 1:43 PM To: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Subject: RE: Request for Documentation

Mayor Pro Tem Martinez,

I agree with the opinion given by the Law Department on this matter. My recommendation is that Council should not proceed with the resolution. If Council desires to give non-civil service employees these rights, the City should pursue legislation similar to the bill presented last Legislative Session. If Council takes that action, it is my intention to pursue the passage of the legislation with the same level of commitment as we did during the last Legislative Session.

Marc

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2010 11:34 AM To: Ott, Marc Cc: Garza, Bobby Subject: FW: Request for Documentation CM Ott,

We recieved this request yesterday. I am asking for your thoughts on how you would like to proceed.

Thanks, Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

From: AFSCME [mailto Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2010 2:13 PM To: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Cc: Garza, Bobby; 'jack kirfman' Subject: Request for Documentation

Council Member Martinez,

Please provide our office with a copy of the legal opinion pertaining to AFSCME’s resolution that was presented by the City Attorney to the Council at the request of the City Manager.

Regards,

Caitlin Brown AFSCME Local 1624 512-477-5544

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Monday, May 10, 2010 9:54 AM To: Nathan, Mark; Leffingwell, Lee; Spelman, William Cc: Curtis, Matt; Garza, Bobby; Gerbracht, Heidi Subject: RE: Friday editorial

I sent almost the exact same email on Friday

Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

From: Nathan, Mark Sent: Monday, May 10, 2010 9:51 AM To: Leffingwell, Lee; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Spelman, William Cc: Curtis, Matt; Garza, Bobby; Gerbracht, Heidi Subject: FW: Friday editorial

FYI.

From: Nathan, Mark Sent: Monday, May 10, 2010 9:50 AM To: Subject: Friday editorial

Dear Colin: Respectfully, Friday's editorial in the ABJ - "Despite controversy, Austin City Council should not cut ties to Arizona firms" (http://austin.bizjournals.com/austin/stories/2010/05/10/editorial2.html) - was based on inaccurate information.

The proposed Council resolution does NOT seek to end business relationships with Arizona companies, but rather to end business and investment relationships with the STATE of Arizona, until such time as the legislation in question is changed.

The press statement issued last week by the sponsoring Council members said specifically that the resolution would direct the City Manager "to present a plan to the Council for terminating business and investment relationships with the State of Arizona."

I can understand if perhaps the reference to the San Francisco resolution in the press statement caused some confusion, but please understand that there was NEVER any intent on the part of the sponsoring Council members to involve private businesses in Arizona.

FYI, the full text of the proposed resolution was posted on the city's website on Wednesday of last week: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/council_meetings/wams_item_attach.cfm?record ID=22730

I'm confident that you would find that the sponsoring Council members agree wholeheartedly with the thrust of your Friday editorial - that there is no rationale to drag Arizona's private sector into a dispute over actions by Arizona's public sector.

Would you be able to run a clarification? Please advise.

Thanks for your consideration.

Mark Nathan Chief of Staff Office of Mayor Lee Leffingwell Phone: (512) 974-3368 Fax: (512) 974-2337 301 West 2nd Street Austin, Texas 78701 www.MayorLeffingwell.com

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 4:02 PM To: 'Estrada, Gina'; Moore, Andrew;

[email protected]; Williamson, Laura; Ballas, Marisa; Parkerson, Matt; [email protected]; Subject: RE: Table for Greater Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Luncheon

There is no way in heck that I am going. That guy is a nut job.

Just sayin

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

From: Estrada, Gina [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 3:33 PM To: Moore, Andrew; Riley, Chris; [email protected]; Williamson, Laura; Ballas, Marisa; Parkerson, Matt; [email protected]; Martinez, Mike [Council Member];

Subject: FW: Table for Greater Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Luncheon

Board Members, please let me know if you plan on attending by Wednesday, 4:00 p.m. for posting purposes, thank you in advance, gina

From: Vasquez, Gloria Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 3:14 PM To: Muse, Nora; Estrada, Gina Subject: Table for Greater Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Luncheon

As part of our Community Partnership Program MOU with Greater Hispanic Chamber of Commerce we have a table of 8 for the Chamber’s Distinguished Speaker luncheon on May 18. The luncheon is on:

May 18, 2010 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Radisson Hotel Downtown 111 E. Cesar Chavez St.

Please ask board members and Doug if they are interested in attending this luncheon and ask them to RSVP as soon as possible as the luncheon is next week. Luncheon details are listed in the newsletter below.

Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Vasquez, Transit Store Supervisor Mike Martinez Business and Community Development Ph: 512-389-7441 Fax: 512-369-6072 e-mail: [email protected]

From: Caldwell, Dinita Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 3:01 PM To: Vasquez, Gloria Subject: FW: GAHCC Schedule of Events

Hello Gloria,

We have a table of 8 for the Hispanic Chamber’s Distinguished Speaker luncheon on May 18. This event is apart of the Community Partnership Program MOU event with GAHCC. The details are listed below in the newsletter.

Dinita Caldwell Disadvantaged Business Enterprise/ Community Involvement Coordinator [email protected] 512-389-7434

Thank you for riding Capital Metro!

From: Erika Dresser [mailto: On Behalf Of Erika Dresser Sent: Monday, May 10, 2010 3:31 PM To: Caldwell, Dinita Subject: GAHCC Schedule of Events

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May 10, 2010

May Events Capital Metro May Luncheon

11th - Membership Committee Meeting

12th - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Goodwill May 18, 2010 Community Career Expo 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Radisson Hotel Downtown 18th - Distinguished Speakers Luncheon: 111 E. Cesar Chavez St. Capital Metro REGISTER HERE! 20th - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: DeNucci Constructors, LLC As members of this community and users of Capital Metro, it is important that we learn about the 28th - New Member Orientation challenges and opportunities of our mass transportation system.

June Events Mayor Pro Tem We have all heard multiple stories of the Mike Martinez 3rd - Power Networking Breakfast developments of Capital Metro over the last year. This is your opportunity to join the dialogue and provide input to the leaders 9th - Meet the Chamber of Capital Metro. Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez, who is Board Chairman and 25th - New Member Orientation Doug Allen, Cap Metro's Interim President/CEO will speak about the future of the organization. This is a discussion you won't want to miss. 27th - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Expo Tu Casa

How to Grow Your Business in a Tough Economy

Tuesday, May 11th 9:00-11:30 a.m. Workforce Solutions 6505 Airport Blvd. - Lone Star Room

Can you grow your business in a touch economy? Yes, you can! In this workshop we will discuss the steps that you should take to grow your business in tough times and good times. Factors that will be covered will include: attitudes, plans, cash flow, pricing, expenses, communications, customers, employees, products/services, May Ribbon Cuttings: marketing, sales, web use, suppliers, acquisitions, outsourcing and time Goodwill Community Career Expo management. Space is limited. For 1015 Norwood Park Blvd. reservations call (512) 597-7100 or email May 12, 2010 [email protected] 8:45 a.m.-3:00 p.m. REGISTER HERE!

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From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 8:09 AM To: Ott, Marc; Vice, Jeff Cc: Williamson, Laura; Garza, Bobby; Moore, Andrew Subject: AE billing issues

Marc and Jeff,

Thanks so much for all your help late yesterday. I really appreciate it. Robbie, from AE came right out to the house and was extremely polite and fast.

As it relates to the billing issue; I spent some time online later last night to try to figure out what is going on. And this is the best I can figure.

In Dec. I switched over to online billing only to try to cut down on paper waste. Since then, what has been happening is that I don't receive my electronic notice, once that bill is late, AE sends me a "late" notice in the mail and I play catch up. If you look at my billing history, this is what has happened ever other month since Dec.

Then the most recent late notice billing issue for May was also mailed to me on April 28th. I called AE on May 3rd from my office and made an online payment of $269. I have a copy of this bank transaction as well. Then on May 4th, AE's billing company deposited the amount back in to my account unbenounced to me. I have a copy of that transaction as well.

So last night, I got online, payed again ($411) through the online billing system, and hopefully am back to square. I also switched our bill back to a mailed paper bill and will go back to the old way of paying my bill. With a check and stamped envelope.

Again, I am sorry for all the inconvenience I caused last night but I truly appreciate all your help. I have copied my staff in case someone needs to speak to me about this and I am in meetings today. My staff also has the copies of the bank transactions that I mentioned.

Have a great day.

Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

-----Original Message----- From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 9:13 AM To: Nathan, Mark; Garza, Bobby; Moore, Andrew; Williamson, Laura; Leffingwell, Lee; Curtis, Matt; Everhart, Amy; Jackson, Janet; Spelman, William; English, Barksdale; Gerbracht, Heidi; Estrada, Deena Subject: RE: Seattle City Council Approves Arizona Boycott

Good for them. Maybe they will start emailing and calling them.

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

-----Original Message----- From: Nathan, Mark Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 8:43 AM To: Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Garza, Bobby; Moore, Andrew; Williamson, Laura; Leffingwell, Lee; Curtis, Matt; Everhart, Amy; Jackson, Janet; Spelman, William; English, Barksdale; Gerbracht, Heidi; Estrada, Deena Subject: Seattle City Council Approves Arizona Boycott http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9FP9QC80.htm

-----Original Message----- From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 3:15 PM To: Nathan, Mark; 'Lara Wendler'; Garza, Bobby; Moore, Andrew; Williamson, Laura; Rush, Barbara; Williams, Nancy; Everhart, Amy; Bier, Marti; Subject: FW: Mike Martinez -

Now this one I really like.

Shitstain!?!?! Now that's a first.

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

-----Original Message----- From: Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 11:48 AM To: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Subject: Mike Martinez -

Date/Time Submitted: Wednesday, 5/26/10, 1147 hours From: E-mail address: Subject: Comments: Hey Shitstain, quit fucking things up. You spend money like a drunk wetback (or nigger) and it's got to stop. You need to work on adopting a law like Arizona recently passed. We need to get rid of the welfare parasites such as the wetbacks who flock to our "sanctuary city". It's high time we deport these wetback pieces of shit back to mexico and further south. Enough is enough, shitstain.

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 4:06 PM To: 'Lara Wendler'; Nathan, Mark; Garza, Bobby; Moore, Andrew; Williamson

Subject: RE: Mike Martinez -

We didn't respond...we turned it over to KLBJ AM

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

From: Lara Wendler [mailto: Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 4:03 PM To: Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Nathan, Mark; Garza, Bobby; Moore, Andrew; Williamson, Laura; Rush, Barbara; Williams, Nancy; Everhart, Amy; Bier, Marti; Subject: Re: Mike Martinez -

I'm thinking you should refrain from the urge to respond to this one.

Just two cents from Mrs. Shitstain

From: "Martinez, Mike [Council Member]" To: "Nathan, Mark" ; Lara Wendler net>; "Garza, Bobby" ; "Moore, Andrew" ; "Williamson, Laura" ; "Rush, Barbara" ; "Williams, Nancy" ; "Everhart, Amy" ; "Bier, Marti" ; Sent: Wed, May 26, 2010 3:14:47 PM Subject: FW: Mike Martinez -

Now this one I really like.

Shitstain!?!?! Now that's a first.

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

-----Original Message----- From: [mailto: Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 11:48 AM To: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Subject: Mike Martinez -

-----Original Message----- From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2010 9:35 AM To: Garza, Bobby; Williamson, Laura; Moore, Andrew; Nathan, Mark; Williams, Nancy; Parkerson, Matt; Everhart, Amy; Rush, Barbara; Shade, Randi Subject: FW: Agenda item 31 Holly Good Neighbor Home repair

SAY IT AINT SO...

But he still finds a way to say it aint enough.

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

-----Original Message----- From: Gavino Fernandez [mailto: Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 8:20 PM To: Leffingwell, Lee; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Morrison, Laura; Riley, Chris; Spelman, William; Shade, Randi; Cole, Sheryl;

Subject: Agenda item 31 Holly Good Neighbor Home repair

Dear Honorable Lee Leffingwell, Mayor Honorable Mike Martinez, Mayor-Pro Tem Honorable Chris Riley, Council Member place 1 Honorable Bill Spelman, Council Member Place 5 Honorable Sheryl Cole, Council Member Place 6 Honorable Laura Morrison, Council Member Place 4 Honorable Randi Shade, Council Member Place 3

On May 18, 2010 Elisa Rendon and Gavino Fernandez, Jr., met with Mr. Snipes and Margaret Shaw, to better understand item 31. After we were briefed by staff they answered questions we had on the transfer regarding any further delay. Thus, we support item 31 because it's net result will address current applicants who have been waiting, some for more than one year. While this move will address one issue, we still remain to address outstanding issues:

1. Eligibility rules for Home Repair / Home Replacement

Homeowner within the Holly Good Neighbor Boundaries Homeowner Must show ownership of Home since 2000 Home must be Homeowners Homestead

2. $50,000 grant per Home - Foundation work is the most requested repair, according to staff. And the average cost runs around $25,- $30,000

3. Any Home where repairs exceed $50,000, Home should be replaced under the fifteen year forgivable Loan of up to $110,000 program. Homeowner must have clear Title.

While the transfer of funds will increase Home repairs on paper, the reality of existing HUD rules applied to Holly Home Repair Funds and the change from grants to loans are only serving as rules that are discouraging homeowners to apply. The City of Austin should not walk away from it's pledge and commitment it made to the Neighborhood in 1995 by applying rules irrelevant to Holly Funds. We only have two remaining years of funding left. It is our hope that you will consider implementing our above mentioned recommendations as you vote on item 31.

Respectfully submitted by:

Marcos de Leon, Elisa Rendon, Louis Cerda, Mrs. lela Castro, Donna Vasquez, David Cox, Alex Martinez

East Town Lake Citizens Neighborhood Association members and Holly Power Plant Decommission Committee

-----Original Message----- From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2010 11:15 AM To: ' ; Leffingwell, Lee; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl Cc: Garza, Bobby; Williamson, Laura; Moore, Andrew Subject: RE: Submitted from City Council web site - Accusatory City Code Inspector

Melissa,

I am very sorry for your experience with one of our city employees.

We will look into this further and follow up with you.

Mike

-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [ ] Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2010 11:12 AM To: Leffingwell, Lee; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl Subject: Submitted from City Council web site - Accusatory City Code Inspector

Date/Time Submitted: 1112 hours From: Melissa Henderson E-mail address: Subject: Accusatory City Code Inspector

Categories: code_enforcement

Comments: Dear Major and Council Members,

Yesterday, May 26th, a City Code Enforcement Officer visited my house at my request. He was accusatory and unhelpful, to say the least.

For the past 6 weeks, we've been trying to get our leasing agency to fix a potentially hazardous problem in our bathroom: the popcorn ceiling, which is likely to have asbestos, has been falling down and into our children's bathtub/bathroom area. On the advice of the Austin Tenants' Council, I asked the Code Officer to come survey the damage and assess whether or not the property is in code violation.

The officer was accusatory from the moment he arrived. Within a minute, he started asking me what I'd done to the ceiling, before ever seeing the actual damage. He asked repeatedly what had happened to the ceiling and what I'd done to it. He insisted that the ceiling would never fall down on its own unless it was wet. I pointed out to him that there was an obvious patch of ceiling in the same room that had previously fallen down and been painted over. I also pointed out water damage to him on baseboards that are only five months old, proving that their is a leak/moisture problem in the bathroom. He insisted it was old water damage without looking at it. He said there was no evidence that the ceiling material was falling into the children's tub. When I offered to show him the flakes, he refused, saying someone could have put them there with their hands, and that the ceiling appeared to have been torn down with "someone's" hands.

Since I have rented the house for three years, I have to conclude that this officer was accusing me of tearing down the ceiling and lying. My husband and I are the only "someones" living here who are physically capable of such a task.

I am angry and appalled at Code Officer Manuel Villegas's behavior. He would not answer my questions, though I remained calm and clear. He told me to stop using "fancy words," though the only large word I used was "asbestos." He offered no help or guidance in making my house safe for my family.

I am deeply disappointed in the city of Austin for allowing a representative of theirs to wrongly accuse a citizen of intentionally putting her loved ones in harm's way. This Officer blatantly disregarded the health of a young family.

I am a credible person: a former editor for Houghton Mifflin Harcout and a current stay- at-home mom. I had a credible witness present-- a former employee of Family Connections who is not related to me.

I am writing to the City to let you all know such behavior from an employee is unacceptable. I have left two messages with Kieth Leach, who, I've been told, is in charge of complaints for Code Officers. I have not heard back from Mr. Leach, and we need to get a re-inspection of the house completed in a timely fashion.

You can see some pics of the damage here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/drspaceman/sets/72157624147262076/

Thank you for your consideration.

Melissa Henderson (512)695-3645

-----Original Message----- From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Monday, May 31, 2010 9:03 AM To: Williams, Nancy Cc: Garza, Bobby; Nathan, Mark Subject: Text from Cole

Last night saying she would cosponsor resolution for city attorney being hired by council.

Departe de iPhone

-----Original Message----- From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Friday, June 04, 2010 11:09 AM To: Shade, Randi; Nathan, Mark; Garza, Bobby; Moore, Andrew Subject: FW: Submitted from City Council web site - Police and Safety Committee (AARAC)

Has anyone responded to this or looked into this request.

If not, I think we might want to and give Nelson a response.

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

-----Original Message----- From: [mailto:l Sent: Sunday, May 30, 2010 3:30 PM To: Leffingwell, Lee; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl Subject: Submitted from City Council web site - Police and Safety Committee (AARAC)

Date/Time Submitted: 1529 hours From: Nelson E. Linder E-mail address: Subject: Police and Safety Committee (AARAC)

Categories: public_safety

Comments: In 2005, as a result of the African American quality of life, a police and safety committee was created to address and monitor the same issues we are addressing as a result of the Nathaniel Sanders II shooting. I co-chaired that committee with then chief Cathy Ellison. That initiative, was endorsed by the city council at that time with a 7-0 vote and is now under the auspices of the African American Resource Advisory Commission. Unfortunately, the City of Austin has not utilized its investigative powers fully explained under "Article II section 6" that committee, advised community and council participation on a regular basis. Given the current confusion, which I feel is dangerous and unnecessary, why not utilize your investigative powers and readdress the ten initiatives that are intended to monitor excessive force and the early warning system. The Austin NAACP has defined this current conflict as the result of excessive force by officer Quintana and the council's inability to implement "meet, confer and amend." Since this binding resolution still exist, I am requesting that you address this issue as an agenda item. The U.S. Department of Justice recommendations are addressing the very same concerns. I am currently the co-chair of the African American Resource Advisory Commission and would love to share my assessment with the Austin Police Department on where we are in 2010, as a result of the Sanders shooting.

These are human issues and will require the constant attention of the entire Austin City Council.

Since all powers and authority are expressly or impliedly conferred and vested in the council, Why are you not utilizing the very tool that you created to address the concerns I have articulated?

-----Original Message----- From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Friday, June 04, 2010 5:38 PM To: Ron Davis; BoardofDirectors; Tina Bui; Spelman, William; Morrison, Laura; Leffingwell, Lee; Shade, Randi; Cole, Sheryl Cc: Doug Allen; Moore, Andrew; Wilson, Beverly (Council Place 6); Riley, Chris; Coleman, Glen; Gerbracht, Heidi; Williamson, Laura; Ballas, Marisa; Curtis, Matt; Levinski, Robert; McDonald, Stephanie; Deone Wilhite; Feli Chavez; Joe Gieselman; Sue Spears; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Barbara Hanlon; [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: RE: Public Hearing Requested on Ethanol Facility

Commissioner Davis,

Thanks for the email and response.

Our Cap Metro rail sub committee of the board of directors is a public meeting that is posted and public testimony is taken on any agenda item as well as general citizen communication.

I realize this is an important issue to many folks in our community and Cap Metro is happy to host this public forum and take input at the next Rail Sub Committee meeting. If the committee recommends action to the full body, such and further public hearings with the full board, we will take their recommendation and proceed further. Our sub committee process is most appropriate to begin the public dialogue as they make all recommendations to the full board regarding matters related to rail.

It's also important to relay to our community that Cap Metro is required to provide transport service under common carrier obligations. If the facility is built and complies with all pertaining regulations and codes, it is my understanding that Capitol Metro Freight operations will be obligated to provide this service.

The short answer is yes, we will gladly hold this public meeting with a public hearing on our next rail sub committee agenda and if the committee recommends further action, the issue will proceed immediately to the next full board meeting agenda.

Hope this helps.

Thanks, Mike Martinez

-----Original Message----- From: Ron Davis [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Fri 6/4/2010 4:59 PM To: BoardofDirectors; Tina Bui; Spelman, William; Morrison, Laura; Leffingwell, Lee; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Shade, Randi; Cole, Sheryl; Ron Davis Cc: Doug Allen; Moore, Andrew; Wilson, Beverly (Council Place 6); Riley, Chris; Coleman, Glen; Gerbracht, Heidi; Williamson, Laura; Ballas, Marisa; Curtis, Matt; Levinski, Robert; McDonald, Stephanie; Deone Wilhite; Feli Chavez; Joe Gieselman; Sue Spears; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Barbara Hanlon; [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: Re: Public Hearing Requested on Ethanol Facility

Chairman Martinez,

Thank you for your quick response to my e-mail asking that Capital Metro conduct public hearings on the ethanol transport issue. Unfortunately, the response was not acceptable and did not meet what I requested. I am again asking that Capital Metro conduct the public hearings on this issue. Because this issue involves the transport of ethanol near a community center, a senior citizen living facility, and through the Manor Independent School District, the responsibility to conduct a public hearing on the issue lies with Capital Metro.

Please give a "yes or no" answer in writing as soon as you possibly can.

Sincerely,

Ron Davis, Travis County Commissioner Precinct 1

Commissioner Davis,

I appreciate you letting me know of your concerns regarding the proposed ethanol rail siding project. The Capital Metro Board has put this item on our Rail Subcommittee Agenda for June 23rd. In addition, the US Development Corporation will host public outreach meetings and Capital Metro staff will be present to answer questions. I will also request that City of Austin Watershed Protection staff be present to explain the City's role in site plan approval. It is my understanding that USD Corp. plans to send written correspondence to the Travis County Commissioners of their intention to coordinate these public meetings.

At your convenience, I would also like the opportunity to meet with you in person to further discuss Capital Metro's requirements under the Common Carrier Obligation guidelines. Please let me know when you are available to meet.

Once again, thank you for bringing your concerns to the board's attention. I want to assure you that our staff has met with a USD Corporation representative, and based on those discussions, I am confident the federal requirements and the removal of tanker trucks from our City streets coupled with the City's current environmental controls will yield a safe and beneficial operation for our community.

Best regards,

Mike Martinez

Mayor Pro Tem

Austin City Council

>>> Ron Davis 5/28/2010 3:01 PM >>>

Capital Metro Board,

I am requesting that Capital Metro conduct a public hearing regarding the transport of ethanol and the ethanol facility location, and allow the site applicant to give testimony in a hearing before the general public. The Capital Metro board should be the facilitator of this hearing and the location should be in the area most affected by the facility. If Capital Metro cannot conduct the public hearing, their board should please give their response to me in writing.

Sincerely

Ron Davis, Travis County Commissioner Precinct 1

>>> Ron Davis 5/27/2010 1:28 PM >>> Ms. Bui, thank you for your response, however, community input should have been obtained on such a critical environmental issue. Sincerely, Comr. Ron Davis.

>>> "Bui, Tina" 5/21/2010 4:19 PM >>>

Council Members,

Please find below information shared with Commissioner Ron Davis and Travis County regarding the ethanol rail siding project proposed by U.S. Development Corporation. I have spoken with your staff about this previously but will circle back with your offices should you have any questions.

Best, tb

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From: Bui, Tina Sent: Friday, May 21, 2010 4:00 PM To: 'Joe Gieselman' Cc: 'Anna Bowlin'; 'Feli Chavez'; 'Ron Davis'; Allen, Doug; Castillo, Gerardo; Deweese, Charles; LeJeune, Bill; Timbes, Elaine Subject: RE: Ethanol Rail Siding Project

Joe,

Below are responses to the questions that Commissioner Davis asked in regards to the site development application that the U.S. Development Corporation is preparing to submit to the joint City-County office.

Q1. Has the Corporation sought and received permission from Capital Metro to use its rail line? If so, when was the contract approved by the Capital Metro Board?

A1. There are no state or local requirements with respect to the commodities that railroads carry. Since railroads are federally chartered and regulated, this federal status supersedes state and local laws. As such, approval by the Capital Metro Board of specific freight commodity movements by the freight railroad operator, the Austin Western Railroad (AWRR), is not required.

As background, Capital Metro acquired the rail line from the City of Austin, and with respect to rail freight, has discharged its federally- mandated common carrier obligation through contracts with railroad short line operators since 1986. The federally-mandated common carrier obligation requires rail freight carriers to move all of the commodities offered for shipment so long as all federal statutory requirements are met (documentation, placarding, packaging, Federal Railroad Administration safety requirements for railroad operations, and federal Department of Transportation regulation for packaging and transportation of various hazardous and other materials requiring extra attention). The AWRR, which operates freight services for Capital Metro, is competent of and capable of meeting these requirements.

The AWRR is statutorily required to handle all of the freight, and any changes to this statutory requirement require the approval of the federal Surface Transportation Board. AWRR's obligations stem from their agreement with Capital Metro and their designation by the Surface Transportation Board as the common carrier.

Q2. Was community input to the rail service authorization solicited and/or enabled?

A2. As noted, federal regulations require AWRR to move all of commodities offered for shipment so long as all federal requirements are met. Public or community input can neither block nor accelerate the process. Therefore, public comment was not solicited since there was no significant action that could follow. The AWRR will move the commodities offered for transportation in ways that meet the federally- mandated common carrier requirements.

In sum, Capital Metro has what are referred to as Common Carrier Obligations, which means that we (through our contractor, the AWRR) are federally required to serve businesses desiring freight service, as long as all federal requirements are met. Our freight operations do generate revenue for our agency, which means that our sales tax revenue can be used for the purpose of providing quality public transportation to the community and not subsidizing freight service.

I hope this information is helpful. Please do not hesitate to let me know if you have additional questions.

Thank you,

Tina Bui

512.369.6554, office

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From: Ron Davis [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 11:37 AM To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Martinez, Mike; [email protected] Cc: BoardofDirectors; Allen, Doug; Deone Wilhite; Feli Chavez; Sue Spears Subject: Fwd: Ethanol Rail Siding Project

This is for your information. Future agenda item. Thanks, Comr. Ron Davis.

>>> Ron Davis 5/17/2010 2:24 PM >>> Chris, the following are my questions to Capital Metro. This is FYI. Thanks, Comr. Ron Davis.

>>> Joe Gieselman 5/14/2010 11:27 AM >>>

Tina:

The U.S. Development Corporation is about to submit its application for a site development permit to the joint development office of the City and County. Commissioner Davis has asked the following questions:

1. Has the Corporation sought and received permission from Capital Metro to use its rail line ? If so, when was the contract approved by the Capital Metro Board ?

2. Was community input to the rail service authorization solicited and/or enabled ?

I would appreciate your response to these questions.

Thank you,

Joe Gieselman

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Friday, June 04, 2010 5:55 PM To: Shade, Randi Cc: Gerbracht, Heidi; Shaw, Chad; Doherty, Deborah; Coleman, Glen; Moore, Andrew; Curtis, Cathy; Rios, Myrna; Spelman, William; Garza, Bobby Subject: Re: Suggested revisions to the resolution

I agree with CM Shade.

Thanks, Mike

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On Jun 4, 2010, at 5:47 PM, "Shade, Randi" wrote:

I see more than tweaks here. What's up? No more acknowledement of the City's role as gatekeeper, the rising concern about tax base, or geographic dispersion. You have added "temporary measure" language in the first resolved and substantially changed the 2nd resolved. I appreciate the additional input and like some of the changes but this way of doing things isn't good with me. I like the earlier version better but it is hard to compare as I am doing this via iPhone. Can we keep the version approved earlier and post new version on Monday after we have had time to consider all this new stuff?

------Randi Shade 512-974-2255 (o) http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/council/shade.htm

On Jun 4, 2010, at 3:33 PM, "Gerbracht, Heidi" wrote:

Here is the final, with Mandy, Lin, and Bill's final edits. Thanks all for your patience!

Heidi

From: Bill Spelman To: Gerbracht, Heidi Sent: Fri Jun 04 15:29:16 2010 Subject: Re: Fw: Suggested revisions to the resolution H, Latest and greatest version. Run with it! B

At 03:13 PM 6/4/2010, you wrote:

From: Spelman, William To: Gerbracht, Heidi Sent: Fri Jun 04 14:57:09 2010 Subject: FW: Suggested revisions to the resolution Another from Lin Team, copied to Mandy Dealey.

From: Lin Team [ Sent: Friday, June 04, 2010 2:09 PM To: Spelman, William Cc: John Donisi; Mandy Dealey; 'Michael Holleran'; 'Kristy Ozmun'; 'Julian Read' Subject: Suggested revisions to the resolution

Bill, Here is a corrected version of our suggestions.

Lin Team, Old Austin Realtor 600 Bellevue Place Austin, Texas 78705 512-472-1930 512-917-1930 Mobile www.TheKinneyCompany.com

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010 11:03 AM To: Nathan, Mark; Leffingwell, Lee Cc: Garza, Bobby Subject: RE: here you go looks fine to me

From: Nathan, Mark Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010 11:00 AM To: Leffingwell, Lee; Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Cc: Garza, Bobby Subject: FW: here you go

Lee, Mike - please review and make sure this draft says what you want it to say before we share it with Cole and send it to staff for review. One thing we know we need to discuss with legal is how to talk about the date (given the possibility that citizens could petition for a Charter amendment election before Nov. 2012). Please advise.

Thanks, MN.

From: Garza, Bobby Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2010 1:04 PM To: Nathan, Mark Subject: here you go still need to get the date stuff worked out. i was waiting to talk to the law dept until we were all okay with the rest of the language.

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 2010 9:06 AM To: Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William Cc: Gerbracht, Heidi; English, Barksdale; Garza, Bobby; Moore, Andrew; Rush, Barbara; Levinski, Robert Subject: FW: Austin Energy General Manager selection there are no bcc's in this email. Just to you two. Bill and Laura...and our staff.

Is this the most embarassing exchange of emails or am I missing something? So Marc is saying that Juan wont even be considered bacause we all were copied on an email?!?! Really?

Would love to get your thoughts and discuss further.

Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

From: Ott, Marc Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 2010 5:51 AM To: roger duncan Cc: Leffingwell, Lee; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Cole, Sheryl; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Riley, Chris; Goode, Robert; McDonald, Michael [APD]; Edwards, Sue; Washington, Mark Subject: Re: Austin Energy General Manager selection

Roger, That's right, you didn't say anything about the other candidates, I did. These three well qualified individuals choose to participate as candidates regardless of any possible risk related to their current employers. I would make two points here. First, Juan did not apply for the position although he enjoyed that same perogative. Secondly, as you know, he left the AE GM position to go to PEC.

The implications of your message appear to go beyond a mere request for Juan to be considered. For example, one might conclude if Juan is not included then at least you would judge my hiring process to be unreasonable, that I'm not interested in the best fit for the position and, I don't have AE's or the City of Austun's best interest fully in mind. I hope that is not what you meant.

Roger, I have never considered my interaction with you to be a bother. While I disagree with your approach regarding this matter, I find you to be a very capable leader and teacher. That has not changed for me.

I look forward to working with you in the future.

Marc

Sent from my iPhone

On Jun 20, 2010, at 11:20 PM, "roger duncan" > wrote:

Marc, I did not say anything about the experience of the other candidates. I merely asked that an additional experienced GM be included for consideration at this time.

I regret copying Council members and understand you feeling pressured. I apologize.

I will bother you no further.

roger

On Sun, Jun 20, 2010 at 7:09 PM, Ott, Marc wrote: Roger, I am very shocked and surprised to receive such a message from you. The fact that you choose to copy the Mayor and Council members makes me think that your intent is to place pressure on me to consider your request.

Roger, the finalist are well experienced GMs. In fact, they have more experience than you had when I appointed you to serve the AE GM.

It's clear to me that you are predisposed regarding the next GM for AE and therefore, I see no reason for us to meet.

I am very disappointed.

Sincerely,

Marc

Sent from my iPhone

On Jun 20, 2010, at 1:12 PM, "roger duncan" < > wrote:

Marc,

I know that we have a meeting scheduled next week to discuss the selection of the next Genral Manager of Austin Energy, but I feel that there is suddenly an issue that I cannot wait to convey to you due to the schedule of public meetings and interviews.

The purpose of this email is to urge you to alter the selection process by including Juan Garza as a finalist for General Manager. Juan is an experienced General Manager with intimate knowledge of Austin Energy and the City of Austin. He did not apply for the position earlier because of his employment with the Pedernales Electric Cooperative, which has obviously changed.

Any reasonable hiring process would have included Juan as a finalist for this position if he had applied at the beginning of the process. You have the authority to include him now as a finalist, and there is certainly a legitimate reason to alter the process if we are truly looking for the best fit for this position.

I believe that the serious consideration of Juan Garza for this position would be best for Austin Energy and for the City of Austin.

Roger

-----Original Message----- From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 2010 9:54 AM To: ' ; Leffingwell, Lee; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl Cc: Garza, Bobby; Moore, Andrew; Williamson, Laura; English, Barksdale; Rush, Barbara; Nathan, Mark; Coleman, Glen; Parkerson, Matt Subject: RE: Resolution regarding rest breaks & water on construction sites

Mr. Butler,

Thanks for your email but I felt the need to provide a response.

There is nothing "assumed" in our resolution. It is based on direct information and asks our staff to help us come up with recommendations to improving the issues that are addressed. There is nothing mandated or required in this resolution.

I find it somewhat ironic that you plead for less government but yet your company is directly related to government in many ways. From projects that you have done, to affiliations and awards listed on your web site.

This is a direct quote from your site...."Our clients include federal, state, county and local municipalities, education and religious...."

So just to be clear, are you asking for less government only if it means you still get government contracts and awards? Because if you really want "LESS" government then you should mean it.

If your company is in no way engaging in preventing workers from rest breaks and water then there is absolutely nothing to fear. If you are engaged in these practices, I encourage you to reconsider.

Thanks again and have a great day.

Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

-----Original Message----- From: [mailto: Sent: Monday, June 21, 2010 2:34 PM To: Leffingwell, Lee; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl Subject: Submitted from City Council web site - Resolution regarding rest breaks & water on construction sites

Date/Time Submitted: 1433 hours From: David Butler E-mail address: Subject: Resolution regarding rest breaks & water on construction sites

Categories: other_rants_raves

Comments: You people must not have anything to do! This desire to socially engineer every aspect of our lives is getting old. For you to assume that construction employers withhold water and break time from their employees is a direct insult to every business in this city. For you to assume that through ordinances and regulations you can improve the way business operates demonstrates why you are in politics and not in the real world. We want LESS - let me say it again - LESS government intervention into our lives.

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 2010 4:28 PM To: Riley, Chris Cc: Frank Fernandez; Williamson, Laura Subject: Re: Are we meeting tomorrow?

I mis spoke. Wed I not good for me

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On Jun 22, 2010, at 4:26 PM, "Riley, Chris" wrote:

Should we move our 8am Wed. meeting to 9am Thursday? Mike & I are both available then.

Chris

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2010 1:33 PM To: Cc: Parkerson, Matt; Riley, Chris; Williamson, Laura; English, Barksdale; Gerbracht, Heidi; Spelman, William; Garza, Bobby; Moore, Andrew Subject: AGC Survey on Construction Site Water and Rest Breaks

Hey Phil,

Thanks for trying to get more info for consideration of our resolution. I look forward to working with you and your members on any final outcome.

Unfortunately, in these cases, a few bad apple can make the whole bunch look spoiled. And that is probably what you are referring to when you state, "as portrayed in recent media events and reports".

Just wanted to make sure you know that I, nor my staff, have engaged in any accusations of any company or individual. And we will not. We simply want to look into an issue that was brought to us and determine what we can do to improve the situation. I know you all want to be helpful as well and I appreciate it.

Please feel free to call, email or set up a meeting to discuss further.

Mike Martinez

From: Crawford, Lee Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 2010 3:13 PM To: Parkerson, Matt; Williamson, Laura; English, Barksdale; Gerbracht, Heidi Subject: AGC Survey on Construction Site Water and Rest Breaks

Forwarding for your information a communication from the Austin AGC Chapter concerning the drinking water and rest break resolution on Thursday’s Council agenda. I haven’t sent this information to the Mayor and Council Members, but will leave that to you to handle as appropriate.

Also, I have invited Joann Natarajan, who is the Compliance Specialist in the Austin Area Office for OSHA, to join us for the meeting at 3 p.m. tomorrow. Ms. Natarajan is not an expert on preemption of local safety standards by the OSH Act, but she can advise all of us of what programs and enforcement practices OSHA currently has in place that are relevant to the scope of the Thursday resolution.

Lee Crawford City of Austin Law Department 512.974.2421 (direct) 512.965.1640 (cell) [email protected]

Austin Chapter AGC Members,

As you may know, the Austin City Council will soon consider a resolution directing the City Manager to develop an ordinance requiring rest breaks and the provision of drinking water for workers at construction sites within the City.

Construction safety is a top priority of the Austin Chapter and our member companies, however the Chapter has concerns about this proposal and our industry image as portrayed in recent media events and reports.

In order to understand better what our local construction industry thinks about this City Council proposal, I invite you to complete a brief survey. All responses will remain anonymous.

Should you have additional thoughts or concerns, do not hesitate to contact me directly.

Note that an identical survey sent earlier this morning was not working correctly.

Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,

Phil Thoden

Take this survey

Austin Chapter AGC | 609 S. Lamar Blvd. | Austin | TX | 78704

-----Original Message----- From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2010 2:20 PM To: Ott, Marc Cc: Garza, Bobby; Moore, Andrew Subject: Juneteenth Parade

Marc,

Just wanted to send you an email regarding the Juneteenth Parade.

First of all....it was a great success and a wonderful turnout. One of the largest crowds I have ever seen.

But as you know, this is the second year in a row that I have decided to walk the parade and just wanted to provide my thoughts and comments. This email is not intended as a request, directive or policy matter. Just some thoughts to get our conversation rolling.

My personal feelings are that we should all be walking the parade route as oppose to having so many individual cars. I realize not everyone can walk the entire route or may choose not to walk...and that is understandable. In those rare cases, we could consider electric golf carts. This change, in my opinion, would make the event much more meaningful to our community, completely reduce the carbon footprint of the event and fit directly in line with adopted policies and vales.

Now, I am not suggesting that there be no vehicles at all. For instance, Fire Truck, police etc. Obviously there is an element of vehicles that will remain...what I am referring to is mainly the Council and city staff members.

I also realize that giving out candy is huge part of the parade tradition and I would suggest we continue that tradition. We could accomplish this is a much smarter manner without having individual cars throwing candy.

Again, this is simply thoughts and suggestions moving forward.

Mike

-----Original Message----- From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Thursday, July 01, 2010 9:32 AM To: ; Leffingwell, Lee; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl Cc: Garza, Bobby; Williamson, Laura; Moore, Andrew; Nathan, Mark; Williams, Nancy Subject: El Patio

David,

Thanks for the request. The Mayor is out of town at the moment but I am glad to meet with you.

Let us look into this case and set up a meeting with you.

I am familiar with what has happened and look forward to meeting with you and working with you.

Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

-----Original Message----- From: Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 2010 10:22 PM To: Leffingwell, Lee; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl Subject: Submitted from City Council web site - El Patio

Date/Time Submitted: 2221 hours From: David Joseph E-mail address: Subject: El Patio

Categories: meeting_requests

Comments: I would like to have a meeting with the mayor in regards to my familys restaurant. We have a court date on July 14 and would like to have this resolved before that date. Thank You David Joseph El Patio Cell 512-917-4038

-----Original Message----- From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Sunday, July 18, 2010 10:28 AM To: Audley Blackburn; Moore, Andrew; Garza, Bobby; Williamson, Laura; [email protected] Cc: Riley, Chris Subject: RE: Metro Access complaint

Mr. Blackburn,

Thanks for this email. I am sorry it's taken so long to respond but I have been out of the office on vacation.

We will follow up on this issue on Monday morning and get back with you.

Please express my regrets to Kathy as well and let her know that we will follow up.

I have copied Council Member Riley as requested.

Mike

-----Original Message----- From: Audley Blackburn [ Sent: Thu 7/15/2010 2:22 PM To: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Subject: Fw: Metro Access complaint

Dear counselman Martinez, This is Audley Blackburn former board member for Capital Metro. My wife had a very disturbing event with Capitol Metro Metro Access this morning. Her safety was compromised. If she had not been familar with the area where she was at the time she wold never have gotten to work. This cost her an hour of vacation time. Her e-mail to Capitol Metro follows below. I can be reached at 512-837-7557. Please forward to Chris Riley becasue I'm not sure about the spelling. Thank you. Audley Blackburn The e-mail from Kathy Blackburn follows below. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kathy Blackburn" To: Cc: Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2010 10:02 AM Subject: Metro Access complaint

My Metro Access ride picked me up this morning around 7:20. Under normal circumstances, I should have arrived at work on time. We dropped one person off and picked up another. We were within blocks of my workplace by 8:00 a.m, but the driver was unable to locate it. I work at the Texas State Library, 1201 Brazos Street. The driver obviously does not know Austin streets - he can't even pronounce San Jacinto unless he repeats it after me; if he's trying to read the name, he says something like "San Jeco." He was far too reliant on his GPS system, which was giving him incorrect information. Another passenger had a Sprint mobile phone with GPS, whose instructions were correct. The driver did not follow them, nor did he comply with instructions given him over the radio. Finally, when I could see no more possibility of relief from this situation, I asked the driver to let me out of the vehicle at the corner of San Jacinto and East 12th Street, so I could walk the rest of the way to work. By then, it was past 8:45. I was 50 minutes late to work because of this driver's incompetence. This morning's incident is not the first time that Metro Access operators have been misdirected by GPS en route to my workplace. If your GPS system cannot be recalibrated to give correct instructions, I ask that written instructions for getting to the Texas State Library and Archives Building be attached to the schedule. If this problem is not corrected and I find myself in this situation again, I will call the police and the Austin American-Statesman. Kathy Blackburn Reader Consultant I Talking Book Program

From: Mike Martinez [mailto: Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2010 1:49 PM To: Leffingwell, Lee Cc: Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Jackson, Janet; Williamson, Laura; Garza, Bobby; Moore, Andrew Subject: Re: 2-on-1 meetings...

Sounds good to me

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On Jul 21, 2010, at 1:43 PM, "Leffingwell, Lee" wrote:

Mike:

Beginning next week, I'd like to try something new with our normal 30-minute "1-on-1" meetings. Because we are often rushed in these meetings and sometimes barely get through even a cursory review of the agenda, I'd like to try moving to 1-hour "2-on-1" meetings, with you and another Council member. If you'll let me know that it would be OK with you to try this approach, I'll have Janet contact your secretary and work out the scheduling. I think we can initially let availability determine who the second Council member would be, but if this approach proves productive, it would probably make sense to rotate with some regularity. Please let me know your thoughts. I also want to make sure you know that I'm comfortable with you bringing anyone from your staff to our meetings; I expect to have either Mark or Nancy in attendance.

Thanks, Lee.

-----Original Message----- From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2010 8:02 AM To: ' Cc: Riley, Chris; Cole, Sheryl; Spelman, William; Morrison, Laura; Leffingwell, Lee; Shade, Randi; Williams, Nancy; Garza, Bobby; Rush, Barbara; Coleman, Glen; Gerbracht, Heidi; Ballas, Marisa Subject: RE: Nathaniel Sanders proposed settlement

Fred,

Thanks so much for this email and the phone conversation.

Having been the lead city attorney on this case, up until December when you retired, your insight on this case was very important to hear.

I hope my colleagues will take you up on your email offer and call to discuss with you. It truly did help me understand the case even better.

Thanks again and I hope you are enjoying retirement.

Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

-----Original Message----- From: Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 6:51 PM To: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Subject: Mike Martinez - Nathaniel Sanders proposed settlement

Date/Time Submitted: Tuesday, 7/27/10, 1851 hours From: Fred Hawkins E-mail address: Subject: Nathaniel Sanders proposed settlement Comments: The City should not settle this case. Settlement will only bring you another lawsuit by the other suspect Sir Lawrence. I suspect he will want the same or more money than Sanders. Also you will again have to hire outside counsel to represent the officer for that lawsuit; therefore, you won't really save on litigation cost. It will also bolster others to bring lawsuits against the City. The jury will be instructed in this case if they believe the officer was acting in good faith they must find him not liable. To lose the jury must unamiously find against the officer. In this case the jury instructions will favor the officer and negligence is not enough. The officer must have intentionally meant to violate Sanders constitutional rights. I clearly believe the officer will win and I have tried a ton of these kind of cases. However if you and the council believe settlement is in the best interest of the city, which I do not think it is, the amount is to high. Just my thoughts for what they are worth. If you have any questions call me at 512-913-7141. Fred Hawkins

-----Original Message----- From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2010 10:55 AM To: '; Leffingwell, Lee; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl Cc: Garza, Bobby; Moore, Andrew; Williamson, Laura Subject: RE: Submitted from City Council web site - Rainey Street Live Outdoor Music

Thanks for the email Rusty.

We will follow up.

Mike

-----Original Message----- From: [mailto Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2010 10:45 AM To: Leffingwell, Lee; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl Subject: Submitted from City Council web site - Rainey Street Live Outdoor Music

Date/Time Submitted: 1044 hours From: Rusty Tally E-mail address:

Categories: neighborhood_concerns

Comments: As President of the Milago Condominium HOA, I want to inform you that the board unanimously voted against allowing the permit for outdoor music for Lustre Pearl. This is a primarily residential area with homes as well as high rise homes nearby and this would be inappropriate noise. We have expressed our concerns many times already about the auto and pedestrian traffic created by the bar scene, and so far the council has done nothing to help the situation. Pedestrians are required to walk in the street at all hours in the dark to the bars and cars and it is a very dangerous situation. Live music would only exacerbate an already serious problem. The bars and restaurants are good neighbors at this point except for the traffic they create on a "quited" neighborhood street, which only the councel can do anything about. Outdoor music should never be allowed, and permits should be put on hold for more businesses until the council can deall with the traffic and pedestrian issue. Thank you for your help on this. Rusty Tally 512-542-7530

-----Original Message----- From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Thursday, August 05, 2010 10:18 AM To: Washington, Mark Cc: Shade, Randi; Williamson, Laura; Subject: FW: Live strong Survivor Plan

Mark,

Can you please respond to Adam and review his proposal from the Livestrong foundation. This item was brought to Health and Human resources last year and staff did not recommend the program. Now that you are on board I would like your assessment of the program.

Thanks, Mike

-----Original Message----- From:

Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 2010 2:49 PM To: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Subject: Live strong Survivor Plan

Mike, How are things going? I hope all is well and running smoothly in Austin. Things here are picking up pace which is always good. I would like to get the ball rolling with implementing the Survivor Plan to the city employees of Austin. I tried Mark Washington but haven't been able to reach him, I'm sure he is a busy man. I believe the council members are still for this program so we would love to be able to roll it out, its easy. Just need to know which route to take next. We appreciate your support and hope to work closely with you and the city in the near future. Thanks and have a great day.

By the way, we are putting together an RFP for Capital Metro So hopefully we have that opportunity as well.

Adam Carter 210-663-3301 Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile

-----Original Message----- From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Friday, August 13, 2010 10:00 AM To: 'Richard Troxell(AUS)'; Morrison, Laura; Bier, Marti; Shade, Randi; Cc: Garza, Bobby; Williamson, Laura Subject: RE: ADA Exemption to Austin's No Sitting Ordinance

Just for the record...Council Morrison and I did not get married. She is still Morrison as far as I know and not Laura Martinez.

Thanks for the memo Richard.

Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

-----Original Message----- From: Richard Troxell(AUS) [mailto: Sent: Friday, August 13, 2010 9:58 AM To: Morrison, Laura; Bier, Marti; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Shade, Randi;

Subject: FWD: ADA Exemption to Austin's No Sitting Ordinance

Marti- As Aid to the Chairperson of the Health and Human Services Committee, City Council member Randi Shade, would you please be sure that she and Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez and Council Member Laura Martinez immediately receive this document. I can best be reached on my cell phone (512) 796-4366. Thank you for your assistance. Richard

Richard R. Troxell (512) 796-4366

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From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Friday, August 13, 2010 10:08 AM To: 'David Samaniego'; Ott, Marc Cc: Garza, Bobby Subject: RE: Manuel Donley Museum Project

David,

We have an update from a meeting that occured recently between our Parks Director and the Museum folks. We will get that info to you.

Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

From: David Samaniego [mailto Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2010 8:37 PM To: Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Ott, Marc Subject: Manuel Donley Museum Project

Gentlemen, it has been over a year since I sent this email to you originally. Now, Mr. Donley is a year older and we still have no Manuel Donley Museum Project. Is there any update you can provide? I appreciate your efforts in looking into this matter. With kind regards, David Samaniego

To Mr. Marc Ott and Mr. Mike Martinez,

I am writing to inquire about the status of the Manuel Donley Museum Project. As a student and friend of Mr. Donley, I am often amazed at the stories he tells regarding his life‐long career as a musician and composer. His gift of music continues to touch the lives and hearts of many in the Austin community and abroad. When he originally told me about the museum project in 2007, he spoke with a glimmer of joy in his eyes and pride in his voice. He relayed to me he felt his hard work was finally being noticed and that he was humbled by the thought of having his name as part of such a prominent project in East Austin. As you may or may not know, Mr. Donley is now 82 years‐old and has been legally blind for some time now. He continues to perform locally and remains enthusiastic when students come for more lessons or just to visit and play guitar. Though he can no longer read music, he continues to entertain his audiences (students and fans alike) from rote memory and years of experience. I can only hope that my skills are a fraction of his when I reach the same age. If you’ve never heard him play and sing, you are truly missing out on this Austin treasure.

Mr. Donley is not getting any younger (though it is hard to tell by looking at him). He seems to be in good physical health and his mind is as sharp if not sharper than most people half his age. I, like many of Mr. Donley’s friends, students, and family anxiously look forward to the start‐up of the Manuel Donley Museum Project. But most importantly, we all look forward to the day Mr. Donley can stand at the entrance of the museum named in his honor to cut the ceremonial ribbon.

If there is anything I can do to help expedite the process of ground‐breaking and subsequent completion of the project, I am open to any and all suggestions.

Anxiously awaiting your reply and respectfully yours,

David Samaniego

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Thursday, August 19, 2010 4:02 PM To: 'Kay Morris'; Leffingwell, Lee Cc: Curtis, Matt; Marinda Reynolds; Jill; JoyMK; Rebecca-MK; Williamson, Laura; Garza, Bobby Subject: RE: Michelle Obama's Let's Move + Austin's Marathon Kids

Kay,

I have suggested a formal letter from myself, Lee and Sheryl with an open invite.

We will stay in touch.

Mike

From: Kay Morris [mailto Sent: Thursday, August 19, 2010 4:01 PM To: Leffingwell, Lee Cc: Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Curtis, Matt; Marinda Reynolds; Jill; JoyMK; Rebecca-MK Subject: Re: Michelle Obama's Let's Move + Austin's Marathon Kids

Thank you, Mayor Leffingwell. We stand ready to pull together any information you need in order to showcase Austin and Marathon Kids for the First Lady. Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez also said he was going to try to get our free, evidence based program in front of her people. Crossing fingers.

See you at the Oct 9 Marathon Kids Kick Off Celebration at 9 am at UT Mike Myers Track Stadium. Wish Michelle Obama could come down for the Kick Off!

Kay Morris www.MarathonKids.org 512/477-1259

On Aug 16, 2010, at 10:08 AM, Leffingwell, Lee wrote:

We'll work on this. There is a chance that Ms. Obama will be coming to Austin to visit the UT school of social work. If that works, maybe we can work the Marathon Kids program into her schedule. LL

Lee Leffingwell Mayor City of Austin 512.974.2250 www.mayorleffingwell.com

From: Kay Morris [mailto: Sent: Monday, August 16, 2010 7:47 AM To: Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Leffingwell, Lee Cc: AustinCityCouncilMartinezAndyBrown; AustinCityCouncilMartinezJazmin; Williamson, Laura; Curtis, Matt; Marinda Reynolds; Jill; JoyMK; Rebecca-MK; ChrisChurchillMK Subject: Michelle Obama's Let's Move + Austin's Marathon Kids

Good morning Austin City Councilmember Martinez--

It occurred to us you might be able to help put Marathon Kids on Michelle Obama's radar. It may be a long shot...but perhaps you have the emails, connections that will help us get a little closer to her top team. We realize you were a very early supporter, local leader for Barack Obama!

As you might remember, Marathon Kids is now evidence based: http://www.msdf.org/Newsroom/Press_Releases/10-03- 03/Study_Shows_Participation_in_Marathon_Kids%C2%AE_Program_ Makes_Children_More_Physically_Active_and_Eat_Healthier.aspx

We are also in the midst of a new 18 mos. nutrition enhancement partnership with Sustainable Food Center. We are taking the "best practices" of both Austin area agencies and re-vitalizing the nutrition component of Marathon Kids. Building this prototype in Austin, we will be able to offer a deepened Marathon Kids program to other areas of the USA. This also is early work towards a better offering of a scalable Marathon Kids to small town, mid-towns and urban areas. All of this is being funded by The MIchael & Susan Dell Foundation (MSDF), as well as a little help from St. David's Foundation. We are very fortunate to have their wise counsel from Dell Center of Advancement for Healthy Living (UT School of Public Health) as well. Already, MSDF has spoken briefly to Obama's team. We just need a groundswell of communication from leaders about Marathon Kids!

Marathon Kids, an Austin grassroots initiative, is now in Austin, Dallas, Houston, Rio Grande Valley, El Paso, Los Angeles, Baltimore, Chicago and the Navajo Nation. We are providing the free running/walking, nutrition and schoolyard gardening program to 200,000 registered USA K-5th this year. Austin children comprise 80,000 of that number. Over 15 years we have provided the program to one million elementary school children.

Most critically, Marathon Kids was birthed in Austin and is a program of substance that Austin leadership should continue to tout. It is a perfect example of a free, "lean and mean" community and school based program for the Obamas to know about. It would also help our organization in funding sources, to have Michelle Obama showcase Marathon Kids.

Thank you so much for getting back to us at your earliest convenience regarding contacts with Michelle Obama.

And, if not sooner, we will see you Saturday, Oct 9, at 9 am at the Marathon Kids KIck Off Celebration at UT Mike Myers Track & Field! Thank you for all you do for the people of Austin, Councilmember Martinez.

Kay Morris Founder/Director 512/477-1259 www.MarathonKids.org 4 min. Marathon Kids video at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5a0Psb_kCX4

...a global collaboration of families running/walking and making healthy food choices

Our Mission: Marathon Kids® is a free, six month, running/walking/nutrition and gardening program for K-5th graders who are most vulnerable to type 2 diabetes and sedentary lifestyles. We build joyful community around children and are quickly accepted into public, private and home schools as a free, innovative celebratory fitness program, resonating with the child...and with the child's family. The child develops the love and habit of moving through space and carries forward the power of muscular, nutritional and psychological well being.

Help keep Marathon Kids program free: http://www.MarathonKids.org/donate www.Facebook.com/MarathonKids www.twitter.com/MarathonKids

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Thursday, August 19, 2010 6:55 PM To: Parkerson, Matt Cc: Garza, Bobby; Williamson, Laura; Moore, Andrew; Riley, Chris; Leff, Lewis; Ballas, Marisa Subject: RE: August 19, 2010 Council Q & A

"with emphasis added"!

From: Parkerson, Matt Sent: Thursday, August 19, 2010 6:55 PM To: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Cc: Garza, Bobby; Williamson, Laura; Moore, Andrew; Riley, Chris; Leff, Lewis; Ballas, Marisa Subject: Re: August 19, 2010 Council Q & A

And there is more where that came from...so don't you try and cross us.

On Aug 19, 2010, at 6:22 PM, "Martinez, Mike [Council Member]" wrote: that's the maddest I have ever seen Bike Boy!

GO TEAM RILEY!!

From: Riley, Chris Sent: Thursday, August 19, 2010 4:03 PM To: Ott, Marc Cc: Edwards, Sue; Johns, Kevin; Leffingwell, Lee; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl; Leff, Lewis Subject: FW: August 19, 2010 Council Q & A

Marc: I'd like to call your attention to the first question on the written Q&A for today's meeting, which I'm pasting below (with emphasis added). In sum, when I asked about the procedure on item 9 for picking someone other than the #1 recommendation, I was told we were free to do so, and given guidance as to how to make the motion. I was told the same thing verbally by staff.

So I put some effort into getting my motion ready, and took a fair bit of time in the full Council chamber to make my motion. At that point the Law Department stated, at the podium, that my motion was impermissible due to the posting language.

At some point, I'd like to visit with you about how I can go about getting more reliable answers to questions like this in the future.

Chris

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Item #9: What are the options if Council wanted to go with someone other than the recommended artist? How does the process work? (Council Member Chris Riley) For this type of artist-led engineering and architectural team public art project using a qualifications based selection process, there are two options: 1. Council can reject all proposals, and motion to cancel the solicitation and reissue it with any additional considerations or process change requests; or 2. Council can award the project to a firm other than the staff recommendation, provided the selection results in the most highly qualified provider of the services being selected and is based on a thorough review of all submittals as well as based only on the established criteria in the solicitation. As part of that motion, Council would clearly and publicly state the justification, identifying the areas and criteria in which the firm demonstrated the superior competence and qualifications. New criteria could not be requested for the solicitation. Please see attached memorandum for additional information.

From: Rios, Myrna Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 4:57 PM To: Leffingwell, Lee; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl; Council Executive Assistants Cc: Ott, Marc; Garza, Rudy; Edwards, Sue; Kennard, Karen; Sandoval, Marie; Beekley, Taja; Baray, Ray; Fernandez, Rolando Subject: August 19, 2010 Council Q & A

Attached are responses to inquiries for items on the August 19th agenda. Thanks.

Myrna <08-16-10 Memo to MC re- Seaholm Substation Wall.pdf>

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Thursday, August 19, 2010 6:23 PM To: Garza, Bobby; Williamson, Laura; Moore, Andrew; Parkerson, Matt; Riley, Chris; Leff, Lewis; Ballas, Marisa Subject: FW: August 19, 2010 Council Q & A that's the maddest I have ever seen Bike Boy!

GO TEAM RILEY!!

At some point, I'd like to visit with you about how I can go about getting more reliable answers to questions like this in the future.

Chris

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Item #9: What are the options if Council wanted to go with someone other than the recommended artist? How does the process work? (Council Member Chris Riley)

For this type of artist-led engineering and architectural team public art project using a qualifications based selection process, there are two options:

1. Council can reject all proposals, and motion to cancel the solicitation and reissue it with any additional considerations or process change requests; or

2. Council can award the project to a firm other than the staff recommendation, provided the selection results in the most highly qualified provider of the services being selected and is based on a thorough review of all submittals as well as based only on the established criteria in the solicitation. As part of that motion, Council would clearly and publicly state the justification, identifying the areas and criteria in which the firm demonstrated the superior competence and qualifications. New criteria could not be requested for the solicitation.

Please see attached memorandum for additional information.

Attached are responses to inquiries for items on the August 19th agenda. Thanks.

Myrna

"with emphasis added"!

And there is more where that came from...so don't you try and cross us.

On Aug 19, 2010, at 6:22 PM, "Martinez, Mike [Council Member]" wrote: that's the maddest I have ever seen Bike Boy!

GO TEAM RILEY!!

At some point, I'd like to visit with you about how I can go about getting more reliable answers to questions like this in the future.

Chris

======

Attached are responses to inquiries for items on the August 19th agenda. Thanks.

Myrna <08-16-10 Memo to MC re- Seaholm Substation Wall.pdf>

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Monday, August 23, 2010 8:19 AM To: ' Cc: Garza, Bobby; Riley, Chris Subject: RE: Selection Process - Seaholm Substation

Thanks for the email Gloria. We absolutely support the process. But we also reserve the right to make a choice that is different from any recommendation that comes to Council. I really think that is all that is happening here.

Thanks for all your hard work.

Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

From: [mailto: ] Sent: Friday, August 20, 2010 3:35 PM To: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Cc: Garza, Bobby Subject: Selection Process - Seaholm Substation

I am concerned about the possible over-turning of a decision made by the AIPP Panel, the Arts Commission and even the Downtown Commission to recommend an artist for the Seaholm Substation Wall.

The process was followed by the AIPP Panel and the Arts Commission, then at the request of CM Riley it was even sent for review by the Downtown Commission, where the process was once again endorsed, with the addition of two statements, regarding Urban Design Code and "green" elements. It went to Council and now will be on the agenda again next Thursday. We have worked so hard to create a fair process, based on scores and to de-politicize the selection of art. If over-turned it is discounting the expertise and work of those selected by Council to review and make recommendations to them and opens the door to being bomb- barded by individual artists who will circumvent the process and go directly to Council to lobby.

Please support the process.

Gloria

I completed 3 years as Chair of the Arts Commission. While I will continue to serve on the commission, I am no longer the Chair. The new Chair is Brett Barnes.

-----Original Message----- From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 2010 10:48 AM To: Colbrunn, Rick Cc: PODER Austin, Texas; Colbrunn, Rick; Williams, Larry; Leffingwell, Lee; Garza, Bobby Subject: Re: Montopolis Crossing

Thanks for the quick response from Susana and our office.

Mike

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On Aug 25, 2010, at 10:42 AM, "Colbrunn, Rick" wrote:

> This matter is being addressed immediatly. We experienced some unforeseen problems. The crosswalk will be open shortly afternoon today. > > I would be happy to meet with you on August 31 at 6:00 pm and discuss any problems or concerns and the progress/schedule of the project. > > Please don't hesitate to notify me of any problems or concerns. > > Thank you, > Rick > > > On Aug 25, 2010, at 9:15 AM, "PODER Austin, Texas" < wrote: > >> Hello Mr. Colbrunn & Mr Williams- We have great concerns and are >> extremely concerned about the safety of our children. The only >> protected crossing with lights for school children to cross and for >> community residents has been blocked and closed. Children are having >> to dart across the street along with cars to get from either side of >> Montopolis Drive. Now that school buses are in progress, school >> children from the west side of Montopolis Drive are having to cross >> to the east side of Montopolis Drive to board the school buses. The >> situation with the only protected cross walk closed is >> dangerous!!!!!!! Pedestrians are being directed to cross at Marigold and Montopolis, where there is no protected crosswalk or light!!!! >> We need immediate attention to pedestrian safety - the construction >> along Montopolis Drive from Larch Terrace to Fairway is the most >> poorly address construction I have ever seen! Numerous of parents >> have called me to ask for assistance. I am a Montopolis resident and >> I am requesting everyone assistance before taking actions..... >> Attached or photos of the only protected closed crosswalk. A meeting >> is scheduled at the Montopolis Recreation Center to talk about the >> Roy Guerrero Park on Tuesday, August 31 at 6:00 pm. We would like to >> make some space for you to give an update report on the Montopolis >> construction and how you'll plan to make it safer for pedestrians. >> Thank you, Susana Almanza, PODER & Chair of the MOntopolis >> Neighborhood Plan Contact Team >> >> -- >> PODER >> P.O. Box 6237 >> Austin, TX 78762-6237 >> www.poder-texas.org >> >> >> >>

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 9:31 AM To: 'Desmond D'Souza'; Leffingwell, Lee; Cole, Sheryl; Riley, Chris; Spelman, William; Wilson, Beverly; McDonald, Stephanie; Everhart, Amy; Nathan, Mark; Curtis, Matt; Williams, Nancy; Moore, Andrew; Garza, Bobby; Levinski, Robert; Leff, Lewis; Ballas, Marisa; Bier, Marti; Gerbracht, Heidi; English, Barksdale; Ott, Marc; Morrison, Laura; Rush, Barbara; Shade, Randi; Coleman, Glen Subject: RE: Stop The Shafts: 5,200 Visits, 3,000 Unique Visitors, Sign-Ups approach 1,000

Desmond,

Thanks for the info. I can't stress enough how serious I, and my colleagues, take this issue very serious. As well as staff members. We are working every day on the issues that have been brought to our attention.

Again, thanks for your input, feedback and dedication. We continue to listen and will stay in touch with regards to all of the issues raised.

Thanks, Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

From: Desmond D'Souza [mailto Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 9:26 AM To: Leffingwell, Lee; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Cole, Sheryl; Riley, Chris; Spelman, William; Wilson, Beverly; McDonald, Stephanie; Everhart, Amy; Nathan, Mark; Curtis, Matt; Williams, Nancy; Moore, Andrew; Garza, Bobby; Levinski, Robert; Leff, Lewis; Ballas, Marisa; Bier, Marti; Gerbracht, Heidi; English, Barksdale; Ott, Marc; Morrison, Laura; Rush, Barbara; Shade, Randi; Coleman, Glen Subject: Stop The Shafts: 5,200 Visits, 3,000 Unique Visitors, Sign-Ups approach 1,000

Dear Mr. Mayor, City Council Members, City Manager and Assistant City Manager:

An update from the Stop The Shafts web site, with summary numbers and visitor rate sample: the numbers and trend are starting to look quite interesting.

Almost all visits are from Austin. Time and page-views to read our documents are not included as they are hosted separately.

The web stats do not show our sign-up forms, just the web visitors. Sign-ups, already in the hundreds, are growing, and include just about every Homeowners or Neighborhood Association in the area, and a surprising number of people who do not even live along Spicewood Springs Road.

Please do not blindly believe everything AWU tells you. We have learned not to.

Please take this seriously. We do. Many people do. And we thank you for your attention.

Sincerely,

Desmond D'Souza

President, Kinetium Inc. (512) 850-4380 www.kinetium.com

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 5:46 PM To: D Cc: Morrison, Laura; Leffingwell, Lee; Shade, Randi; Cole, Sheryl; Gerbracht, Heidi; Ott, Marc; Riley, Chris; Spelman, William; Williams, Nancy; Williamson, Laura Subject: Re: Open Records Request

Del, I would be more than glad to send anything I have but I must have missed the "respectful" tone.

We will send you whatever we have tomorrow.

Mike

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On Sep 1, 2010, at 5:28 PM, wrote:

Are you all going to make me jump through a hoop to obtain copies of any emails Austin Animal Advisory Commission Chair Larry Tucker sent to City Council August 30 and 31st or are you just willing to skip the formal request? Respectfully, del

Delwin Goss 6410 Ponca Street Austin, Texas 78741

512-389-2133 H 512-507-7615 C

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Monday, September 06, 2010 12:55 PM To: Sarah Coppola Cc: Cole, Sheryl; McDonald, Stephanie; Spelman, William; English, Barksdale; Gerbracht, Heidi; Morrison, Laura; Rush, Barbara; Levinski, Robert; Leffingwell, Lee; Matt Curtis; Nathan, Mark; Shade, Randi; Coleman, Glen; [email protected]; Garza, Bobby; Riley, Chris; Ballas, Marisa; Sadowsky, Steve; Rusthoven, Jerry; Lorri Michel; Ethan F Diehl; Richard G. (Rick) Hardin; Jacqui Schraad; Michael Holleran; Lin Team; l

[email protected]; Terri Myers; Michael & Terrie Lumsden Subject: Re: hist. preserv. comparison

Thanks Sarah. Saw the piece and the editorial yesterday. Thought it was a fair and balanced article.

Mike

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On Sep 6, 2010, at 12:35 PM, "Sarah Coppola" wrote:

Hi all,

Just wanted to make sure you saw this Friday story (and the box and Excel chart that ran with it) comparing Austin's preservation program to those in other cities. I spent the last few weeks researching and gathering information for it. Much of the data ended up in an Excel chart that ran as a link alongside the story and compares two-dozen aspects of each program. I'm sending this to all of you -- who have either called or e-mailed me about this subject, or who will be involved in the discussion of Austin's program -- in the hope that it will prove useful.

Thanks and have a good one,

Sarah

The story: http://www.statesman.com/news/local/austin-tax-breaks-for-historical-landmarks-more- generous-894986.html

The chart, in Excel:

Sarah Coppola Reporter Austin American-Statesman [email protected] (512) 912-2939 (work) (512) 573-2054 (cell)

-----Original Message----- From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2010 9:39 AM To: ; Leffingwell, Lee; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl Cc: Moore, Andrew; Garza, Bobby; Acevedo, Art Subject: RE: Submitted from City Council web site - Almost a law suit...

Thanks for the info Phil.

I am sure Chief Acevedo will respond because he probably thinks you are the head basketball coach of the Lakers. (just kidding)

We will follow up on the info.

Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

-----Original Message----- From: Sent: Monday, September 06, 2010 9:05 PM To: Leffingwell, Lee; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl Subject: Submitted from City Council web site - Almost a law suit...

Date/Time Submitted: 2105 hours From: Phil Jackson E-mail address: Subject: Almost a law suit...

Categories: public_safety

Comments: I wanted to pass on to you that one of the Crime Lab vans broke down on IH-35 just south of the river earlier this week in the center lane. Luckily the driver was smart enough to put on the hazards and when he finally got it started he was able to limp it to the right shoulder. I wanted to pass this on to you, City Council and the Chief because it was a close call for causing a major accident, law suits etc...also, the van looked like crap which would not give me a great feeling in my police department if that thing rolled up to my business during a time of need...I know money is tight for everybody but maybe you can take some of the money that would have been paid out in the pile up caused by the "past its time" van and invest in some modern safer vans. Thanks for you time, Phil

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 2010 9:14 AM To: Spence, Yvonne; Applegate, Grace; Ballas, Marisa; Bier, Marti; Bojo, Leah; Cabrera, Andrea; Cho, Young; Cole, Sheryl; Coleman, Glen; Collins, Lora; Curtis, Matt; Diaz, Elaine; English, Barksdale; Estrada, Deena; Everhart, Amy; Franks, Brady; Garza, Bobby; Gaul, Kay; Gerbracht, Heidi; Griffin, Celeste; Jackson, Janet; Joseph, Andrew; Kemp, Shannon; Lawler, John; Leff, Lewis; Leffingwell, Lee; Levinski, Robert; Long, Tara; McDonald, Stephanie; Moore, Andrew; Morrison, Laura; Nathan, Mark; Office of the Mayor; O'Rourke, Liam; Park, Andrea; Parkerson, Matt; Patrick, Mary; Pollock, Bethany; Riley, Chris; Rush, Barbara; Shade, Randi; Soeur, Michelle; Spelman, William; Williams, Nancy; Williamson, Laura; Wilson, Beverly (Council Place 6); Woody, Thaddeus Subject: RE: Office of the City Clerk Survey

Yvonne,

I think the survey may have problems...or it could just be me. When I click on a "circle" and then move to the next person and click again, it erases the previous circle clicked.

Am I doing something wrong?

Thanks, Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

From: Spence, Yvonne Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 2010 9:09 AM To: Applegate, Grace; Ballas, Marisa; Bier, Marti; Bojo, Leah; Cabrera, Andrea; Cho, Young; Cole, Sheryl; Coleman, Glen; Collins, Lora; Curtis, Matt; Diaz, Elaine; English, Barksdale; Estrada, Deena; Everhart, Amy; Franks, Brady; Garza, Bobby; Gaul, Kay; Gerbracht, Heidi; Griffin, Celeste; Jackson, Janet; Joseph, Andrew; Kemp, Shannon; Lawler, John; Leff, Lewis; Leffingwell, Lee; Levinski, Robert; Long, Tara; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; McDonald, Stephanie; Moore, Andrew; Morrison, Laura; Nathan, Mark; Office of the Mayor; O'Rourke, Liam; Park, Andrea; Parkerson, Matt; Patrick, Mary; Pollock, Bethany; Riley, Chris; Rush, Barbara; Shade, Randi; Soeur, Michelle; Spelman, William; Williams, Nancy; Williamson, Laura; Wilson, Beverly (Council Place 6); Woody, Thaddeus Subject: Office of the City Clerk Survey

Please take a moment to complete the short survey (6 questions) to provide feedback to our office. Just click on the link below to get to the survey questions. Please respond by 9/13/2010. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/KP6FXQZ

Thank you.

Yvonne Spence, CRM CMC Deputy City Clerk City of Austin PO Box 1088 Austin, TX 78767 512-974-2504

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 2010 4:18 PM To: Ramos, Jacqueline; Leffingwell, Lee; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl; Hensley, Sara Cc: Ott, Marc; Fernandez, Rolando; Lumbreras, Bert; Garza, Jason; Council Executive Assistants; Ovalle, Victor; Garcia, Tino; Thedford, April; McNeeley, Kimberly; Farber, Devon; Gomillion, Kevin; Cleckler, Beth Subject: RE: [MAYOR AND COUNCIL DISTRIBUTION: PARD MEMO Morris Williams Golf Course Grant Application]

Sarah and all,

I am really sorry to hear this bad news. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do to find the full funding that Morris Williams needs. The work that will be done is great and the new hole 14 is looking great and coming along nicely.

Whatever I can do to help, please let me know.

Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

From: Ramos, Jacqueline Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 2010 2:57 PM To: Leffingwell, Lee; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl Cc: Ott, Marc; Fernandez, Rolando; Lumbreras, Bert; Garza, Jason; Council Executive Assistants; Ovalle, Victor; Garcia, Tino; Thedford, April; McNeeley, Kimberly; Farber, Devon; Gomillion, Kevin Subject: [MAYOR AND COUNCIL DISTRIBUTION: PARD MEMO Morris Williams Golf Course Grant Application] Importance: High

FROM THE DESK OF PARD DIRECTOR, SARA HENSLEY:

Good Afternoon Honorable Mayor Leffingwell, Mayor Pro Tem Martinez and Council Members,

Please find attached a memo regarding the Morris Williams Golf Course Grant Application.

Please feel free to contact our office at 974.6717 should you have any questions.

Thank you.

Jacqueline Ramos, Office of Director Austin Parks and Recreation Department 512 974-6717 -direct 512 974-6703 fax  Please consider the environment before printing this email

Sign up for "Austin Notes" at http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/news/notes/index.cfm the City of Austin E- Newsletter for up to date Parks and Recreation Department news.

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Friday, September 10, 2010 5:17 PM To: 'Mike Rollins' Cc: Riley, Chris; ; 'Stafford, Ann M'; [email protected]; '[email protected]'; Jeremy Martin; Beth Ann Ray; Moore, Andrew; Ballas, Marisa Subject: Austin Chamber Comments for Budget

Dear Mr. Rollins,

Thank you for your letter and for the hard work of the Chamber's Sunset Task Force. I applaud your interest and willingness to get involved and I intend to take you up on your offer to help support Capital Metro's efforts to provide safe, efficient and economical transit services for Austin and the surrounding communities.

Senator Watson's Senate Bill 1263, which I fully supported, not only mandated a review of our agency by the Sunset Commission, but also reorganized the Board creating new membership and make-up. I believe completing that process was the first big step in beginning the agency transformation we are in the midst of today.

Since becoming Board Chair, I have repeatedly been on record advocating for transparency, sunshine, and most important, needed change with respect to Cap Metro. We have made great strides in that respect since the new Board has transitioned and begun the work of making tough but necessary decisions.

As the leader of a diverse organization that has also gone through its own transformative periods, I am sure you know organizational change does not come overnight -- nor can one board address all of the Sunset Commission's recommendations even in the course of 60 days. The process of building sustainable change in an organization like Capital Metro will take both hard work and time.

You and your members will be glad to know that the current Board has embraced the Sunset Commission's report and has already adopted several policies addressing those recommendations. To specifically address the Chamber of Commerce's Policy Positions for Consideration, I've attached a separate document addressing many of the Chamber's concerns and recommendations.

On behalf of the Board I want to thank you for your input. In the end, I believe that the success of Capital Metro, and subsequent changes, cannot only come from within the organization. Ideas for change must come from a community conversation. I encourage you and your membership to join that conversation at our monthly Board meetings.

If you have any questions or need additional information for the response above I would be happy to facilitate. I want to also encourage the continued involvement of the Chamber so we can work together to address your desire to make Capital Metro a regional transit provider that is worthy of our community.

Best Regards, Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

-----Original Message----- From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Monday, September 13, 2010 10:08 AM To: Morrison, Laura Cc: Cole, Sheryl Subject: FW: ANC Resolution: Oppose Homeless RV Park

Nice!

-----Original Message----- From: Cory Walton Sent: Monday, September 13, 2010 10:05 AM To: Cole, Sheryl; Leffingwell, Lee; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Morrison, Laura; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Spelman, William Subject: ANC Resolution: Oppose Homeless RV Park

Mayor and Counci Members, Please read the attached ANC resolution regarding the proposed RV park for homeless Austin residents. Thank you for your attention and consideration. Sincerely, Cory Walton, President Austin Neighborhoods Council

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 2:11 PM To: 'MARY ARNETT'; Leffingwell, Lee; Shade, Randi; Cole, Sheryl Cc: Nathan, Mark; Garza, Bobby; Williamson, Laura; Moore, Andrew Subject: RE: Thank you Council Members

What a pleasant email Mary.

A true rarity these days.

Thank you so much.

Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

From: MARY ARNETT [mailto Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 11:58 AM To: Leffingwell, Lee; Shade, Randi; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Cole, Sheryl Subject: Thank you Council Members

I have been monitoring the ChangeAustin emails on the issue of the Water Treatment Plant and I believe that we need it. It was not that long ago in history that the city of Atlanta found itself nearly out of water, an unthinkable situation for that vibrant city. We need it. During the recent flood, the existing treatment plants were disabled briefly...a reminder of a worst case scenario whether it's an act of terror or natural disaster.

Secondly, I am appreciative of the support that all of the council has shown towards keeping public safety fully funded. I only wish we could have more classes up and running sooner rather than starting in Feb, but we will take what we can get.

To that end, the property increase is fair and reasonable. I would be happy to help any of you with your campaigns next Spring. While I sometimes agree with Brian Rogers on issues of the day, on these two things I disagree with him.

Mary Arnett 3209 A Mossrock Dr 803-1540

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Dear MARY,

The Austin City Council decided to raise water rates and property taxes in the middle of a recession, despite receiving thousands of petitions and phone calls.

"Amid declining property values, Austinites will pay higher property taxes and utility bills under the 2010-11 budget the City Council passed Monday." Austin American- Statesman.

Those voting FOR (4 to 3) the water hikes were Mayor Lee Leffingwell and Council members Cole, Martinez and Shade. Randi Shade is up for reelection in May.

Are you ready to do something about the sorry leadership running this City that, as one of you said, "Is running good people out of Austin"?

Sign the voter pledge for the May 2011 election for a new City Council Member who will take our mantra into the next election: GROWTH MUST PAY FOR ITSELF!

We have only just begun to fight. (John Paul Jones, Revolutionary War hero).

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-----Original Message----- From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Monday, September 27, 2010 9:02 AM To: Cc: Riley, Chris; Moore, Andrew; Ballas, Marisa Subject: RE: Mike Martinez - Capital Metro Disability Pass Vote

Robin,

Thanks for the email and rest assure we adopted the policy change but Council Member Riley specifically spoke about the logic of a year long pass and ensured that the option would remain open and they could continue to be issued yearly.

Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

-----Original Message----- From: Sent: Monday, September 27, 2010 8:07 AM To: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Subject: Mike Martinez - Capital Metro Disability Pass Vote

Date/Time Submitted: Monday, 9/27/10, 0807 hours From: Robin Orlowski E-mail address: Subject: Capital Metro Disability Pass Vote Comments: Because I have epilepsy, I am extremely disappointed in your vote to end the yearly disability pass.

My disappointment is not in loosing the 'free' status--it is the financial and logistical impracticality of now having to pay each month for a service which I must use and cannot bargain a cheaper price for.

Because I have to use public transit in order to get around town--and essentially survive, it would have been more cost effective for both the agency, myself and other people with disabilities to continue with a yearly pass--but having our purchase price--and transit fare--raised on the yearly pass.

Effectively budgeting for this neccessary life expense once a year is far more manageable than trying to figure out how to come up with the money each month.

Such a task is difficult for even a very frugal person like myself.

So you must make sure people with disablities still have a yearly pass which maintains our mobility at the next Capital Metro board meeting.

Another acceptable policy alternative is additionally introducing a yearly pass for the general population. This increases the mobility for all of Austin while further increasing the revenue brought into Capital Metro.

When so many routes (such as the 1m/1L are obviously busting at the seams with riders, I can easily believe that such a pass would be very popular with the general public. More people wanting to buy passes means more money for the agency.

Regular riders without disabilities should not have to repurchase passes or fish for change, even if they would have other transportation options to utilize for their transit.

-----Original Message----- From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Monday, September 27, 2010 3:00 PM To: ' ; Leffingwell, Lee; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl Cc: Garza, Bobby; Williamson, Laura Subject: RE: Submitted from City Council web site - District and council person

All council members are elected at-large. Which means we all represent you.

What can we do to help? My staff will follow up.

Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

-----Original Message----- From: Sent: Friday, September 24, 2010 2:48 PM To: Leffingwell, Lee; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl Subject: Submitted from City Council web site - District and council person

Date/Time Submitted: 1448 hours From: Gregory Smith E-mail address: Subject: District and council person

Categories: neighborhood_concerns

Comments: I am trying to find out who is the council person in my district. We have a business in north Austin and wanted to meet our district council member. The address is 12408 North Mopac. Zip 78758 If anyone could get back to me with a name and a way to contact this person I would be greatful.

Thanks Gregory Smith

-----Original Message----- From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 9:59 AM To: ; Leffingwell, Lee; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl Cc: Williamson, Laura; Garza, Bobby; Moore, Andrew Subject: RE: Submitted from City Council web site - Homeless RV Park meeting

Jason,

I am not aware of any meeting at this time but we will keep you informed when they are scheduled.

Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

-----Original Message----- From: ] Sent: Tuesday, September 28, 2010 4:26 PM To: Leffingwell, Lee; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl Subject: Submitted from City Council web site - Homeless RV Park meeting

Date/Time Submitted: 1625 hours From: Jason Compton E-mail address: Subject: Homeless RV Park meeting

Categories: meeting_requests

Comments: I am attempting to locate the time and place of the next meeting scheduled that will discuss the proposed Homeless RV Park being considered in the Braker/Burnett, or FM 973 at Platt Lane area. Any assistance you could provide would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance, Jason Compton 512-696-8907

-----Original Message----- From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 10:22 AM To: Cc: Leffingwell, Lee; Cole, Sheryl; Shade, Randi; Spelman, William; Morrison, Laura; Riley, Chris; Garza, Bobby; Moore, Andrew; Williamson, Laura Subject: RE: Proprietary and confidential.

Jason,

I wanted to take a moment to respond to your email personally. This issue has come up every single year since I have been on the council and each and every year there is a lot of misinformation or missing information in the reporting.

With regards to fees paid for the Austin City Limits Music Festival in Austin and Lollapalooza in Chicago; both producing deals are similar. Both are produced on behalf of the non-profit arms of each city's Park Department, both require the festival to pay for all City service used, and both Festivals pay a percentage of gross revenue (based on ticket price and capacity) to the non-profit arm for rights to produce said Festival.

In 2009, fees paid to the Austin Park Foundation were roughly 850k (in addition to the fees mentioned in the story) and projected 2010 fees will be roughly $1,000,000 million. Very similar to what is paid to the Chicago Parks District non profit arm, known as the Parkways Foundation.

That being said, C3/the Austin City Limits Music Festival will pay an estimated 1 million dollars in fees/rent in addition to fees for all city services to produce the 2010 Festival. As well as any and all damage that may occur to the park during the event.

It is unfortunate that none of this information made it into the news story you saw but I did feel it was important for you to have all of the information. I can see why your frustration would rise to such level as I am sure there were many others who felt the same after seeing the story. Regardless of whether you support ACL Fest (at any cost) or not. I wanted to do what I could make sure you are wholly informed.

Hopefully this information I've supplied can help the City better respond to frustrated citizens based on missing information.

Thanks! Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

> -----Original Message----- > From: > Sent: Tuesday, September 28, 2010 8:44 AM > To: Leffingwell, Lee; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Riley, Chris; > Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl > Subject: Submitted from City Council web site - THE PROSTITUTION OF > ZILKER > > > Date/Time Submitted: 0844 hours > From: > E-mail address: > Subject: THE PROSTITUTION OF ZILKER > > Categories: parks > > Comments: > News that the City of Austin rents out Zilker Park for a mere $20,000 > made me sick to even live in Austin. You are essentially selling out > the crown jewel of Austin for pennies compared to what C3 pays the > City of Chicago for Lollapalooza. > > Just because ACL has a large economic impact associated with it(sales > tax, etc.) does not justify the amount Austin could make from simply > charging a market-based rent. > > You may ask how can we compare another city's venue to Zilker Park and > get a market-based rent? Well just charge the same amount that Chicago > does, a $million plus. Imagine how many budget holes you could fill > with that. >

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Wednesday, October 06, 2010 10:57 AM To: Williams, Nancy; Shade, Randi Cc: Garza, Bobby; Bier, Marti; Williamson, Laura Subject: RE: IFC - 2010 Veteran’s Day Parade count us in

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

From: Williams, Nancy Sent: Wednesday, October 06, 2010 10:56 AM To: Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Shade, Randi Cc: Garza, Bobby; Bier, Marti Subject: FW: IFC - 2010 Veteran’s Day Parade

Looking for co-sponsors for the City co-sponsored 2010 Veterans' Day Parade. Thanks - Nancy

Nancy N. Williams Mayor Lee Leffingwell's Office 512/974-1400 www.mayorleffingwell.com

From: Sinclair, Brad Sent: Wednesday, October 06, 2010 8:44 AM To: Rios, Myrna Cc: Williams, Nancy Subject: IFC - 2010 Veteran’s Day Parade

Myrna – Good to go

Nancy – Let Myrna and I know the sponsors when you have a moment

Agenda – 10/14

Action: Approve the waiver of certain fees and requirements under City Code Chapter 14-8 for the City co-sponsored 2010 Veteran’s Day Parade with Travis County Veterans Service Office, which is to be held on November 11, 2010 taking place from the Ann Richards Congress Avenue Bridge to the Capitol Building.

Fees Waived: $250 Application fee $33 Sound fee $76 Inspection fee $1,500 Permit fee $500 Traffic control plan (pre-set routes) $2,359 total fees

$2,000 Refundable Security Deposit waive requirement

Total Fees Waived – $2,359

Sponsors: Leffingwell,

Brad Sinclair Budget Analyst Senior Budget Office City of Austin 301 W. 2nd St. (512) 974-2735

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Wednesday, October 06, 2010 11:38 AM To: 'alan roddy'; Cole, Sheryl; Spelman, William; Morrison, Laura; Shade, Randi; Riley, Chris; Leffingwell, Lee Cc: Moore, Andrew; Williamson, Laura Subject: RE: Lake Austin Water Hazards -

Thanks Alan,

We will get staff to provide a response and update.

Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

From: alan roddy [mailto: Sent: Wednesday, October 06, 2010 11:37 AM To: Cole, Sheryl; Spelman, William; Morrison, Laura; Shade, Randi; Riley, Chris; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Leffingwell, Lee Subject: Lake Austin Water Hazards -

I sent this e-mail through the city's website on Monday but I was told that it was better to use your direct e-mail address. This is a serious problem, please help.

Because of the flood we had a few weeks ago there are several large trees & logs in Lake Austin that are serious navigation hazards. One of the trees is in the middle of the channel just west of 2500 Edgewater Dr. There are power lines that cross the lake near this submerged tree. I tied orange surveyor tape to the branches that are about 3 feet above the water line. The tree is too large for me to move it without damaging my boat. The submerged tree is at Lat. N30 20.97 / Long.W97.52 or about 150 yards west of the western end of Edgewater Dr. There is a 20 foot long log along the north shoreline up in the Steiner Ranch area. There are several buoys that are missing and need to be replaced. Thank you for your help in solving this public safety issue. Is there a city department we can contact that deals with Lake Austin safety issues? Does the City plan on cleaning up Lake Austin and removing the trash & debris from the flood?

Alan Roddy

263-2433

-----Original Message----- From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Thursday, October 14, 2010 12:02 PM To: Washington, Mark Cc: Garza, Bobby; Scales, Carla; Ott, Marc; Snipes, Anthony; Johnson, Carla; Williamson, Laura; Moore, Andrew Subject: RE: Salary Adjustments

Just for the record

This is not a request. It is completely within my office budget and requires no additional funding what so ever.

Mike

-----Original Message----- From: Washington, Mark Sent: Thursday, October 14, 2010 11:59 AM To: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Cc: Garza, Bobby; Scales, Carla; Ott, Marc; Snipes, Anthony; Johnson, Carla Subject: Salary Adjustments

Council Member Martinez,

The City Manager spoke with me about the two requests for salary adjustments in your office and he asked that I follow-up with you.

Carla Scales and I met with Bobby on Monday 10/11/10 to discuss the request and salary comparisons. Some of the preliminary comparative data we received justifying the request showed some salaries that compared secretaries to assistants. In Laura's case, we discussed that the varied approach in which classifications are utilized in some council member offices may contribute to salary inequities.

However, we committed to go back and use the City's salary determination method (zoning that factors individual education and experience to determine placement in the salary range) in our comparative analysis and then examine internal equity and other market data. We committed to provide a recommendation next week and my staff is in the process of finalizing the analysis and scheduling the meeting. I think they are trying to make the meeting occur Tuesday.

I am out of the office today but will return tomorrow and can discuss further in advance of the meeting if you prefer. I attempted to briefly make you aware of the status of the request this past Tuesday prior to the commencement of the Judicial Committee meeting but discovered you did not have an opportunity to debrief with Bobby so I deferred.

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2010 11:42 AM To: Leffingwell, Lee; Shade, Randi; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl; Morrison, Laura; Riley, Chris Cc: City Hall Subject: Breast Cancer Awareness Month Support next Thursday (10/28)

Good City Folks,

Wanted to send this out to everyone in city hall to encourage you to wear pink next Thursday to show our support for breast cancer awareness month.

I figure if the NFL can do it, we certainly can.

The council members I have spoken with have agreed to wear pink. I will lone the Mayor one of my ties.

I hope you all will consider and participate.

Thanks, Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264 -----Original Message----- From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2010 7:51 AM To: com'; Leffingwell, Lee; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl Cc: Williamson, Laura Subject: RE: Submitted from City Council web site - Honorary Street Naming

Vanessa,

My assistant, Laura Williamson, will get you in touch with the right staff members.

Thanks, Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

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Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 10:05 AM To: Leffingwell, Lee; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl Subject: Submitted from City Council web site - Honorary Street Naming

Date/Time Submitted: 1005 hours From: Vanessa Fuentes E-mail address: Subject: Honorary Street Naming

Categories: cultural_art_music

Comments: Hello,

I would like to inquire about the process of honorarily renaming a street. (Much like the Willie Nelson Blvd) Could you please point me in the right direction of how to go about this?

Thanks! Vanessa

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Monday, November 01, 2010 10:04 AM To: 'alan roddy'; Jane Rivera; Ott, Marc Cc: LHG; Cole, Sheryl; Spelman, William; Morrison, Laura; Shade, Randi; Riley, Chris; Leffingwell, Lee; Ott, Marc; [email protected]; Fordyce, William; Carol Lee; Williamson, Laura; Moore, Andrew Subject: RE: another Lake Austin problem thanks Alan. We will look into this today.

Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

From: alan roddy [mailto: Sent: Monday, November 01, 2010 10:02 AM To: Jane Rivera; Ott, Marc Cc: LHG; Cole, Sheryl; Spelman, William; Morrison, Laura; Shade, Randi; Riley, Chris; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Leffingwell, Lee; Ott, Marc; [email protected]; Fordyce, William; Carol Lee Subject: another Lake Austin problem

There is an unusual problem on Lake Austin that needs your attention. The property at 3327 Far View Dr. has a tram on a 300-foot cliff on the north shore of Lake Austin. Since last Friday the water pipe under the tram has been broken and spraying water on the face of the cliff. The broken pipe is about 100 feet above the lake. I would compare this with a fire hose being sprayed on the cliff washing the thin soil down toward the lake. I don’t believe Mr. or Mrs. Nowlin are home and I have no way of contacting them since I live on the south side of the lake. I’ve attached a couple of pictures to show you the problem. I’m not sure which city department would handle this problem but the water needs to be shut off before more damage is done to the cliff. Thank you for your help.

Alan Roddy

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From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Monday, November 01, 2010 3:54 PM To: 'alan roddy'; Jane Rivera; Ott, Marc Cc: LHG; Cole, Sheryl; Spelman, William; Morrison, Laura; Shade, Randi; Riley, Chris; Leffingwell, Lee; Ott, Marc; [email protected]; Fordyce, William; Carol Lee; Williamson, Laura; Moore, Andrew Subject: RE: another Lake Austin problem

Glad to help.

Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

From: alan roddy [mailto: Sent: Monday, November 01, 2010 3:53 PM To: alan roddy; Jane Rivera; Ott, Marc Cc: LHG; Cole, Sheryl; Spelman, William; Morrison, Laura; Shade, Randi; Riley, Chris; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Leffingwell, Lee; Ott, Marc; [email protected]; Fordyce, William; Carol Lee Subject: Re: another Lake Austin problem

I believe the Nowlin's turned their water pump off stoping the flow of water. Thank you for your help. ----- Original Message ----- From: alan roddy To: Jane Rivera ; Marc Ott Cc: LHG ; Sheryl Cole ; Bill Spelman ; Laura Morrison ; Randi Shade ; Chris Riley ; Mike Martinez ; Lee Leffingwell ; Marc Ott ; [email protected] ; [email protected] ; Carol Lee Sent: Monday, November 01, 2010 10:01 AM Subject: another Lake Austin problem

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From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Tuesday, November 02, 2010 4:02 PM To: ' Cc: Moore, Andrew; Williamson, Laura; Garza, Bobby; Everhart, Amy; Williams, Nancy; Nathan, Mark; Leffingwell, Lee; Shade, Randi; Bier, Marti Subject: Wakesurfing on Lake Austin

Ellen,

I responded to an email you sent out but have not heard back from you so I thought I would try again.

In this day and age of insighting fear on an issue to get folks "engaged"; this topic has gotten completely out of hand.

Regardless of what the Mayor said, it is the ENTIRE council that makes any policy decision. We are not discussing, nor have we, nor will we, regarding wakesurfing on Lake Austin. We are not posted to take action on that subject and therefore are precluded by law from taking any other action than the issue of bulkheads and their designs.

I spoke with the Mayor directly today on this subject and he does agree that his statement may have caused alarm but he in no way meant it to be inturpreted in the manner that it has. He also stated that he is not, nor planning to bring up the issue of banning wake surfing on Lake Austin.

Please take this opportunity to clear the misinformation being spread.

If you have any questions what-so-ever, I am glad to discuss and help in any way.

Thanks, Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

-----Original Message----- From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2010 8:47 AM To: ' ; Leffingwell, Lee; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl Subject: RE: Submitted from City Council web site - bike lanes / meeting on 11-4-10

Mr. and Mrs. Hinesman,

Thanks for your email. We actually did allow that vote to occur. It happened on Tuesday. And passed by a margin of more than 20,000 voters.

Hope you were able to vote.

Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

-----Original Message----- From: ] Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2010 7:23 AM To: Leffingwell, Lee; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl Subject: Submitted from City Council web site - bike lanes / meeting on 11-4-10

Date/Time Submitted: 0722 hours From: Rodney and Sherry Hinesman E-mail address: Subject: bike lanes / meeting on 11-4-10

Categories: public_safety

Comments: Please allow the citizens to vote on whether we want to give up parts of our driving space. If you're building new roads to include the 6 or so feet for bikers, fine. But if you're narrowing our driving space, you have no right. Braker Lane is now a "take it at your own risk" road. I rarely see a biker, but see people crossing over their lines literally every day. It is so fast and curvey, we have to stagger ourselves now just to be sure we stay out of an accident. It's Not Fair or Right!

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2010 10:14 AM To: 'Estrada, Gina'; Moore, Andrew; ; Riley, Chris; ; Williamson, Laura; Ballas, Marisa; Parkerson, Matt; Subject: RE: ULI Austin - REGISTER | Senator Watson Breakfast | November 17

I'm game

From: Estrada, Gina [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2010 10:08 AM To: Moore, Andrew; Riley, Chris; Williamson, Laura; Ballas, Marisa; Parkerson, Matt; ; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Subject: FW: ULI Austin - REGISTER | Senator Watson Breakfast | November 17

Good Morning Board Members, Business Communication and Development Department is asking me to poll the Board Members to see if you are interesting in attending. Please e-mail me today if you would like to attend. Thank you in advance, Gina

From: Vasquez, Gloria Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2010 8:50 AM To: Muse, Nora; Estrada, Gina Cc: Cortez, John-Michael; Castillo, Gerardo Subject: FW: ULI Austin - REGISTER | Senator Watson Breakfast | November 17

Nora and Gina we do not yet have tickets for this event but we can buy some if board or executive staff would like to attend. Please ask board members, Linda and Doug if they are interested in attending this breakfast and let me know ASAP.

Gloria

Gloria Vasquez, Transit Store Supervisor Business and Community Development Ph: 512-389-7441 Fax: 512-369-6072 e-mail: [email protected]

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-----Original Message----- From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2010 10:49 AM To: ; Leffingwell, Lee; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl Subject: RE: Submitted from City Council web site - Austin American-Statesman

Maybe some day John you will run for Austin City Council and show us all how it should really be done.

Maybe George Will can be your campaign manager.

Thanks for the email

Mike

-----Original Message----- From: Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2010 10:44 AM To: Leffingwell, Lee; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl Subject: Submitted from City Council web site - Austin American-Statesman

Date/Time Submitted: 1043 hours From: John E-mail address: Subject: Austin American-Statesman

Categories: personal_message

Comments: Today's Austin newspaper had a George F. Will opinion column. In it he quoted George Mason University economist Don Boudreaux, who was speaking of how "interest- group liberalism has indeed been leavened by idea-driven liberalism. Which is the problem"

Here's the quote:

"These ideas," Boudreaux says, "are almost exclusively about how other people should live their lives. These are ideas about how one group of people (the politically successful) should engineer everyone else's contracts, social relations, diets, habits, and even moral sentiments." Liberalism's ideas are "about replacing an unimaginably large multitude of diverse and competing ideas.....with a relatively paltry set of 'Big Ideas' that are politically selected, centrally imposed, and enforced by government, not by the natural give, take, and compromise of everyday interactions of millions of people."

Sounds like the Peoples' Republic of Austin to me. Maybe one day the real voter of Austin will wise up and kick all of you and your ilk out of office.

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2010 10:59 AM To: Matustik, David; MAC Staff Cc: Ott, Marc; Hrncir, John; Matthews, Douglas; Snipes, Anthony; Garza, Bobby; Moore, Andrew;

Subject: RE: State Representative Kuempel has cardiac arrest

David,

Edmund is a dear old friend of mine. Please keep me updated on his status as soon as you know more.

Mike

From: Matustik, David Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2010 10:56 AM To: MAC Staff Cc: Ott, Marc; Hrncir, John; Matthews, Douglas; Snipes, Anthony Subject: State Representative Kuempel has cardiac arrest

Dear Mayor and Council:

EMS is currently transporting State Rep. Edmund Kuempel to University Medical Center with cardiac arrest. He's the same legislator who had a cardiac incident last year at the Capitol. His District 44 includes Seguin.

The current incident occurred at a convenience store at 160 E. Riverside Dr.

David Matustik Deputy Director Communications and Public Information

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2010 2:51 PM To: Lara, Veronica; Shade, Randi; Cole, Sheryl Cc: Bier, Marti; Garza, Bobby; Long, Tara Subject: RE: Small & Minority Business Resources (SMBR) Contractors' Appreciation Event - Tuesday, November 16th

I will try to stop by but that is also the same night of the League of Women Voters legislative reception.

Thanks, Mike

From: Lara, Veronica Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2010 2:50 PM To: Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Shade, Randi; Cole, Sheryl Cc: Bier, Marti; Garza, Bobby; Long, Tara Subject: FW: Small & Minority Business Resources (SMBR) Contractors' Appreciation Event - Tuesday, November 16th

Mayor Pro Tem and Council Members – You received an invite for our Annual Contractor Appreciation event on November 16th. If you are able to attend, please let me know and we will include you in the program so that you can say a few words. Please let me know if you need additional information – or have any questions. Veronica

You are invited to attend a reception that celebrates diversity in contracting. Please mark your calendars and join us for this special event honoring Contractors in the Austin area.

5th Annual Contractors' Appreciation Event

Tuesday, November 16, 2010 6:00 P.M. — 7:30 P.M. City Hall 301 West 2nd Street The Atrium Austin, Texas 78701 RSVP by November 9, 2010 at 512.974.7677

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From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Friday, November 05, 2010 11:38 AM To: Hammond, Clarke; Leffingwell, Lee Cc: Nathan, Mark; 'Matt Curtis'; Garza, Bobby; Moore, Andrew Subject: RE: HOT Audit in the News

Thanks and congrats Clarke

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

From: Hammond, Clarke Sent: Friday, November 05, 2010 11:37 AM To: Leffingwell, Lee; Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Cc: Nathan, Mark; 'Matt Curtis'; Garza, Bobby; Moore, Andrew Subject: FW: HOT Audit in the News

Mayor Leffingwell and Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, I told them to "SHOW ME THE MONEY" and they did! Jim Bergano got a few things wrong on this (see link below) like the $1.6 million being owed to the City. 95% of that has been paid with one hotel outstanding that the City Attorney is still figuring out how to collect from (they have only been working on it for 5 years!). The $62,000 I dug up in this latest audit will be paid very quickly. They don't want any bad publicity. As always, I remain your most humble and obedient servant Sirs! Clarke

http://www.kvue.com/news/City-audits-reveal-unpaid-hotel-taxes-106739303.html

-----Original Message----- From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Sunday, November 07, 2010 10:56 AM To: Shade, Randi Cc: Lara, Veronica; Cole, Sheryl; Bier, Marti; Diaz, Elaine; Adrian Neely; Garza, Bobby; Williamson, Laura Subject: Re: This week's MBE/WBE Committee Mtg.

I am out of town this week so there will not be a quorum for the meeting with Randi and I gone. Please send out proper notice and cancel the meeting.

Mike

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On Nov 7, 2010, at 10:29 AM, "Shade, Randi" wrote:

> Unfortunately I will have to miss this Tuesday's Committee meeting due to an unexpected family obligation -- Kayla is having minor day surgery but will be sufficiently doped up to need me to be there:-). > > I know we're scheduled to discuss F1 and proposed procurement program changes, but I don't think we're posted for any action. Sorry for any inconvenience my absence may cause. I will watch the discussion on Ch 6 and be happy to be briefed afterwards. > > -Randi > ------> Randi Shade > 512-974-2255 (o) > http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/council/shade.htm

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Monday, November 15, 2010 4:06 PM To: Everhart, Amy; Leffingwell, Lee; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Cole, Sheryl; Spelman, William Cc: Council Executive Assistants; Council Executive Secretaries; Subject: RE: Eleanor Thompson needs our help

Amy,

Lara and I want to help however we can. Including hosting a fundraiser if necessary. Eleanor and Lara's father were very close.

Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

From: Everhart, Amy Sent: Monday, November 15, 2010 4:04 PM To: Leffingwell, Lee; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Cole, Sheryl; Spelman, William Cc: Council Executive Assistants; Council Executive Secretaries Subject: Eleanor Thompson needs our help

Hi All:

As you've probably heard by now, our friend Eleanor's daughter Kimberleigh passed away last week after suffering a stroke and aneurysm. She had been battling health problems consistently for the past few years. In addition to being Eleanor's daughter, she was a mom to son Corey, a sister, an aunt and a very talented poet. She always supported her mom's political causes and could be seen around the coordinated campaign office from time to time.

Eleanor and her family are having trouble paying for Kimberleigh's funeral expenses and could really use our help. If you were thinking of sending flowers, I'm sure a donation instead would be much appreciated go further. The cost of the services and burial are over $10,000 and Kimberleigh did not have insurance. I know Eleanor was saving for a car, so she had that to help, but it's not nearly enough.

Please let me know if you'd like to donate and I can come collect cash/checks. It would mean so much to her if we were able to make a dent to help her during this tragic time.

Thanks, Amy & the Mayor's Office

~~~ Amy Everhart Policy Director Office of Mayor Lee Leffingwell 512-974-3369 (direct) 512-699-2693 (mobile) www.mayorleffingwell.com

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Monday, November 15, 2010 4:09 PM To: 'Kenneth Nicholson' Cc: Riley, Chris; Parkerson, Matt; Williamson, Laura Subject: RE: meeting follow up

Hey Ken,

I definatly want to follow up on our meeting and have Council Member Riley join us as well. He is on the board at Cap Metro with me and a strong proponent of taking our fleet to CNG.

We will coordinate and set it up. And invite Linda Watson as well.

Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

From: Kenneth Nicholson [mailto: Sent: Monday, November 15, 2010 3:47 PM To: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Cc: Kenneth Nicholson Subject: meeting follow up

Mayor Pro‐Tem Martinez,

Thank you again for taking the time to meet with Clean Energy a few weeks ago.

As we were concluding that meeting, you suggested a potential follow up opportunity for you and I to visit with Ms. Watson and get her updated on our previous discussions – “let’s meet for coffee” type of meeting.

Please let me know if that is still viable and when you are available as well. I will adjust my schedule accordingly.

Thanks so much, I appreciate your time.

Kenneth J. Nicholson General Manager Central United States

8117 Preston Rd., Suite 202 Dallas, TX 75225

Ph: (214) 572-6585 Cell: (214) 876-9614 Fax: (214) 572-6581 [email protected] www.cleanenergyfuels.com

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From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2010 2:02 PM To: 'Sharon Lawrence'; [email protected]; Ott, Marc; Leffingwell, Lee; Morrison, Laura; Shade, Randi; Cole, Sheryl; Spelman, William Cc: Williamson, Laura; Moore, Andrew Subject: RE: Using a gas leafer blower to blow leaves off the sidewalk in a park!

Hi Sharon,

Thanks for the email and info. My staff will look forther into this and get back with you.

By the way, that was the very first apartment complex I lived in when I moved to Austin in 1988. I lived in 274.

Thanks again and we will follow up as soon as we hear more.

Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

From: Sharon Lawrence [mailto: Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2010 1:32 PM To: [email protected]; Ott, Marc; Leffingwell, Lee; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Morrison, Laura; Shade, Randi; Cole, Sheryl; Spelman, William Subject: Using a gas leafer blower to blow leaves off the sidewalk in a park!

I live in the Madison at Walnut Creek apartment complex (12113 Metric Boulevard), which is immediately adjacent to the Gracy Woods Park/Greenbelt. I nearly dropped over dead now as I was in the park & saw a worker from Pampered Lawns (13805 Dragline Drive; 512-251-1295) using a gas leaf blower to blow leaves (not that there were any) off the sidewalk in the park. (See attached photograph to illustrate the sidewalk.)

I called the company to confirm that they had a contract with the city for park maintenance. They did confirm they had the maintenance contract for Gracy Woods.

Well, I can understand mowing the grass and doing tree trimming. I'd be thrilled if someone would go into the underbrush (as I have done) and pull out the dozens of beer/soda cans and bottle that are tossed there, not to mention the other trash. (A couple of springs ago, I probably pulled out 250 pounds of cans/bottles, at risk to myself of injury.) For public health reasons, it would be great too if there was a popper scooper company to clean up after all the dogs who use the park (and have lazy owners). But paying someone to blow leaves off a sidewalk in a park!!!

I can't even imagine how this is a valid use of taxpayers dollars, especially when libraries have to close 2 days a week because we can't staff them. I won't even mention how incredibly annoying the gas leaf blower is to everyone around, especially the animals that live in the park and those of us who live near it and use it.

Several months back, all the trash cans were removed from the park (obviously because we could no longer afford to have trash pickup in the park). So if people don't pick up after themselves, people like me are doing it for them. And how healthy is that for us?

There may be trash all over the grass and in the underbrush, but I guess we should be happy that for 2 minutes, the sidewalk is clear!

Sharon Lawrence 837-5670

-----Original Message----- From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2010 8:36 AM To: ' Leffingwell, Lee; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl Cc: Moore, Andrew; Garza, Bobby; Williamson, Laura; Lumbreras, Bert; Hensley, Sara Subject: RE: Submitted from City Council web site - East Side Meeting Reminder

Darlene,

Thanks for this email and invite. Unfortunately, we will all be in a council meeting today.

Can you please tell me who you will be meeting with from PARD staff so we can follow up.

Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

-----Original Message----- From: Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2010 6:39 PM To: Leffingwell, Lee; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl Subject: Submitted from City Council web site - East Side Meeting Reminder

Date/Time Submitted: 1839 hours From: Darlene Camacho-Rosales E-mail address: Subject: East Side Meeting Reminder

Categories: parks

Comments: Just a reminder. There will be a meeting this Thursday, November 18, 6:30 p.m., at the A.B. Cantu Pan-American Recreation Center. Invitations have been sent out to other East Side Rec-Center Boards. The meeting will be to address recent changes to policies and procedures at PARD regarding Rec-Center Boards. I hope you can attend. Darlene Camacho-Rosales President, A.B. Cantu Pan-American Recreation Center Board

-----Original Message----- From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Wednesday, November 24, 2010 1:58 PM To: Leffingwell, Lee; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl Cc: Garza, Bobby; Acevedo, Art; Moore, Andrew; Williamson, Laura Subject: RE: Criminal Trespass Warning!

Nick,

You clearly need help. Hope you get some.

Not sure what we can do at this point.

Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

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Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 5:56 PM To: Leffingwell, Lee; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl Subject: Submitted from City Council web site - Criminal Trespass Warning!

Date/Time Submitted: 1756 hours From: Nick Williams E-mail address: Subject: Criminal Trespass Warning!

Categories: public_safety

Comments: I have not been receiving my mail due to my brother suggesting a Criminal Trespass warning in me sleeping in the parking garage of City Hall when real cold, OK - now you people damn well know ya know you can't compete with me, ya never could, and ya sure as fuck never will! = My mail and stuff I've purchased (including criminal background check with full prints for 24.95) are not being delivered to general delivery - ya know why? The FBI has it and your fucking mugshot on it's Mime...and i've been known to giggle...yea, figure that 1. out?

The post offices recommendation downtown where I haven't received anything but ding Social Security letters is to rebuy everything with now no fucking money since my brother not only got me hung and barred from City Hall he has yet to serve his time for my purchases through his FUCKING mail?

APD website historical and current crime stats and rectangle map f/ 10/11 - current shows 1 clear assault by defamation...my neice - having a conversation about me getting a fucking job with my Fucking DL copy that should have arrived by now! on the 12th.

Do your fuckin homework

-----Original Message----- From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Wednesday, November 24, 2010 2:52 PM To: ' Cc: Garza, Bobby; ; Nathan, Mark Subject: RE: Mike Martinez - Austin firefighters pension fund

I'm glad to do it Bill and we will ask the Mayor and CM Shade to co sponsor.

Bobby will be working on this from my office.

Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

-----Original Message----- From: Sent: Wednesday, November 24, 2010 10:45 AM To: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Subject: Mike Martinez - Austin firefighters pension fund

Date/Time Submitted: Wednesday, 11/24/10, 1045 hours From: Bill Stefka E-mail address: Subject: Austin firefighters pension fund Comments: Hi Mike. We would like for you and Mayor Leffingwell to sponsor a City Council resolution in support of our pension bill. It will include language to reflect the bargaining agreement increasing the City pension contributions by the 4% (Over 3 years). We need to put that into our statute. The firefighters are also conducting a survey as we speak to increase their contributions an additional 3% as well. Pending the outcome of that, we will put a bill together reflecting all changes. We will get a copy to you ASAP.We epxect to have something by mid December.Is there any chance to get on the City Council agenda before year end? Can we tentatively have an item put on their now? We appreciate your help and guidance on this! Thanks Mike.!

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Wednesday, November 24, 2010 5:15 PM To: Lee Leffingwell Cc: Garza, Bobby; Nathan, Mark Subject: RE: Mike Martinez - Austin firefighters pension fund

Lee,

I appreciate the support. But you are going to have to bring me up to speed on the reference. Not sure how it ties in here.

This resolution will simply do exactly what we did 2 meetings ago with the police pension legislation. Because we have a contract with the firefighters that ups our contribution, we have to pass a bill that changes the percentage to match the contract. So it only obligates us to what we already agreed to in the contract.

The additional 3% that the firefighters are currently considering will come only from them. Not a penny more from the city. I think they see an opportunity with this contract, with the fund doing better this year, and then if they actually up their own contributions it will make the fund much healthier and they will be able to give their retirees a COLA. Which they have not had for several years due to funds unfunded liability. In fact, I don't think there has been a COLA for current retirees since maybe 2003 or 2004. But then they all stopped.

Just wanted to provide a little additional info because it seems like your reference means we, the city, are going to try to give them more money. We are not. We are only upping the number to match the contract.

Hope this helps and sorry if it was not necessary.

Have a great Thanksgiving, Mike

From: Lee Leffingwell [mailto Sent: Wed 11/24/2010 4:03 PM To: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Cc: Garza, Bobby; Nathan, Mark Subject: Re: Mike Martinez - Austin firefighters pension fund

Mike and all:

I got this today after watching a "TV movie" about Bill (Clinton) and Tony (Blair). It started in 1996, just before Bill was re-elected and Tony was elected for the first time - after 17 years of Tory rule in Britain. I remembered that I was in London the day Blair was elected, and went with Mary Lou to 10 Downing Street to join in the celebration. It was a great day, and when Clinton was re-elected a few weeks later, all was right with the world once again.

Shortly before, Clinton had thrown his support to Blair and even invited him to DC to show that support. He told Blair at that meeting that a new age was dawning - that with Gore to follow him for 8 years after his tenure, and with the dispatch of Tory rule in Britain, the stage would be set for decades of dominance by center-left progressives like the two of them.

They were fast friends and allies for 4 more years, and when the dispute over the Gore- Bush election came about, and Blair refused to take a stand (like Clinton had done for him), Clinton laid him out face to face. He said to Blair: I'm not sure you ARE a center- left progressive...in fact I'm not sure now that you ever were.

All of that to illustrate that you have to stand true and not waver in your core beliefs. So assuming this is needed to ensure viability of those pensions, I will support you (Mike) in this.

But since it only has to be done before the end of the years, let's plan on the 16th to give us time to get the wording right and air-tight, but let's do it.

On Wed, Nov 24, 2010 at 2:52 PM, Martinez, Mike [Council Member] wrote: I'm glad to do it Bill and we will ask the Mayor and CM Shade to co sponsor.

Bobby will be working on this from my office.

Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

-----Original Message----- From: ]

Sent: Wednesday, November 24, 2010 10:45 AM To: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Subject: Mike Martinez - Austin firefighters pension fund

-- Lee Leffingwell

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 4:11 PM To: Ott, Marc Cc: '[email protected]'; Lazarus, Howard; Meszaros, Greg; Moore, Andrew; Garza, Bobby Subject: Informational: City of Austin Utility Work on San Antonio Street]

Marc,

Can we please look into this and follow up with UT on any communication shortfalls we may have had in this instance and help come up with a workable plan for all involved.

Thanks, Mike

From: Troy Kimmel Date: December 7, 2010 3:57:04 PM CST To: Mike Martinez > Subject: [Fwd: Informational: City of Austin Utility Work on San Antonio Street]

Mike-

I thought you would probably like to see this from UT today.. with no notice from the city, this caught us all by surprise today at UT. With so many no left turns in area.. it cause quite a problem to UT traffic and access to our garages.

Hope you're well.. Troy

------Original Message ------Subject:Informational: City of Austin Utility Work on San Antonio Street Date:Tue, 7 Dec 2010 15:41:53 -0600 From:Delaney, Dennis J Reply-To:[email protected] To:[email protected]

Attention San Antonio Permit Holders, As you may have noticed, the City of Austin started a water utility project on San Antonio Street between 24th Street and 25th Street this morning at 7 am. This was not something we were made aware of before the roadwork started. I have been down and talked to the crews working the street. They informed me that the utility work to replace the water and sewage pipes will be anywhere from a week to four weeks. During this timeframe, San Antonio Street will be closed from 7 am to 4 pm each day. The road is to be reopened at 4 pm each day, but I will not be able to confirm this will happen until I go down and witness it myself at 4 pm today. Currently, you may exit the garage on San Antonio and Nueces, but you may not enter on the San Antonio side. You will need to use Nueces Street entrance. Eventually, the roadwork will be in the exit area preventing exiting on the San Antonio side. We will post notices and I will send out an email when we reach this point. Again, I apologize that there was no pre‐warning from the City of Austin nor from myself that this road would be closed. It was quite a shock to the neighboring businesses this morning as well. Thanks, Dennis Delaney Parking Services Manager‐ Garages University of Texas Parking & Transportation Services (The best way to reach me is to send an email to [email protected]. Please provide your UTEID.) Follow us on Twitter at utaustinparking.

-- Troy M. Kimmel, Jr. Senior Lecturer, Studies in Weather and Climate Manager, Weather and Climate Resource Center Department of Geography and the Environment/University of Texas - Austin

Chief Meteorologist, KVET/KASE/KFMK Radio (Clear Channel), Austin, TX

Chief Meteorologist, KEYE CBS42 TV, Austin, TX

Owner/Meteorologist, KimCo Meteorological Services, Austin, TX

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Thursday, December 09, 2010 9:28 AM To: Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; ' ; Riley, Chris; Ott, Marc; Goode, Robert; Spillar, Rob; Leffingwell, Lee; Curtis, Matt; Nathan, Mark; '[email protected]'; 'Watson, Linda'; Moore, Andrew; Castillo, Gerardo Cc: Williamson, Laura; Moore, Andrew Subject: RE: Follow up to our meeting

Laura Williamson, in my office will begin calling you all today to set the next meeting for Friday December 17th.

Thanks, Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Wednesday, November 24, 2010 9:53 AM To: '; Riley, Chris; Ott, Marc; Goode, Robert; Spillar, Rob; Leffingwell, Lee; Curtis, Matt; Nathan, Mark; '[email protected]'; 'Watson, Linda'; Moore, Andrew Subject: Follow up to our meeting

Mayor and all,

Just wanted to follow up on the meeting we all had the other day and thank you all for taking the time to start this important conversation.

We ended the meeting with the anticipation of getting back together after the Christmas holiday. I would like to strongly suggest that we not wait that long and try to meet in December before the holiday. I realize that all of the questions that are being worked on might not be able to get answered that quickly but I think we started off really well and don't want to wait 2 months for a second meeting.

I hope you will consider this request and agree to meet in December.

Thanks and have a great Thanksgiving.

Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

-----Original Message----- From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 2010 2:59 PM To: Lara, Veronica; Cole, Sheryl; Shade, Randi; Leffingwell, Lee; Spelman, William; Riley, Chris; Morrison, Laura Cc: Beekley, Taja; Garza, Rudy; Ott, Marc; Truelove, Rosie; Lazarus, Howard; Romero, Sabine; Garza, Bobby; Bier, Marti; Long, Tara; Dibble, Debra; Gonzalez-Flores, Amelie; Fernandez, Rolando; Juarez, Keri Subject: RE: Items 8-10 on Council Agenda (roofing contracts)

Thanks for the update Veronica.

Mike

-----Original Message----- From: Lara, Veronica Sent: Wed 12/15/2010 2:20 PM To: Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Cole, Sheryl; Shade, Randi; Leffingwell, Lee; Spelman, William; Riley, Chris; Morrison, Laura Cc: Beekley, Taja; Garza, Rudy; Ott, Marc; Truelove, Rosie; Lazarus, Howard; Romero, Sabine; Garza, Bobby; Bier, Marti; Long, Tara; Dibble, Debra; Gonzalez-Flores, Amelie; Fernandez, Rolando; Juarez, Keri Subject: Items 8-10 on Council Agenda (roofing contracts)

Mayor and Council -

Items 8, 9, and 10 on tomorrow's agenda are 3 roofing contracts. Item 8 had goals set - while 9 and 10 did not. Historically, goals have not been set on roofing contracts because it was determined that there were little opportunities for subcontracting, and little availability in the areas that could potentially be subcontracted. However, in the past few months, a few roofing contracts have come forward with some areas subcontracted out to MBE/WBEs (without goals set on the contracts). Therefore, management analyzed the areas identified for subcontracting and decided to set goals on roofing contracts if these opportunities exist. This decision was made in September - which is when Item 8 was solicited. Items 9 and 10 were solicited in June, prior to this decision; therefore there were no goals on these contracts. All future roofing contracts will include MBE/WBE goals unless these subcontracting opportunities do not exist.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Veronica

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 11:14 AM To: 'John Langmore'; Riley, Chris Cc: Moore, Andrew; Garza, Bobby Subject: FW: If Saltillo were COA owned?

I would love to discuss turning the land back to the city and bringing down Cap Metro's debt on the ILA.

Not sure Metro staff will be too hot on it.

Lets start taking about it with them and see where it goes.

From: Riley, Chris Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 2010 4:28 PM To: Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; 'John Langmore'; 'Frank Fernandez' Subject: FW: If Saltillo were COA owned? fyi -- Ongoing email exchange about the slow progress on the Saltillo TOD . . . . .

Thanks for the feedback, ya’ll. I appreciate John Michael’s predicament. But I don’t think the experts Metro had look at leaving the rails where they are had the right marching orders. I think they were told to maximize the development footprint so they were probably never asked if the rails could stay put. How can you possibly say they have to be relocated while they run just fine right now? This question begs another look‐see from some smaller LOCAL firms who might take a bite at a small parcel (The Roma Plan had parcels A‐H, the UT Plan had a‐d). You did not report any detail about what Metro is doing to seek funding for the environmental cleanup we all know is needed at least on the frontage road parcel, something I stressed was the most important barrier developers have brought to my attention during my inquiries. I think the City might have a better chance getting the feds to move on a brownfield grant than Metro can muster. Another reason why the city should consider taking back the land. They let that pollution and blight sit for ??20 years and still no plans to clean it up?

I agree with Larry in that we need a champion with stick‐to‐it‐ness. A good place to start would be to have a Councilmember inquire how the land got sold for a buck to Metro in the first place and see if the City could buy it back and move forward. As for EGRS taking a lead, I agree they could be very helpful and I like Kevin Johns but unfortunately, the way his dept. staffers advised this new manager to proceed with the BEDI grant – despite major opposition, is a step backward. Kevin got stuck with incompetents, like PARD. We should move on creating an Economic Development Authority as proposed in the Downtown Plan but create separate but equal EDAs so planning and financing, and impacts and benefits stay separate with two EDA Authority Boards – East Central and Downtown. Council could serve as Board members like they step down to serve as Housing Finance Board members. Getting this going might be the way to figure out how to get the City – not a master developer – back in possession of the Redevelopment of the Saltillo TOD. The natives are restless, they will not stand for a land grab. Someone DOES “need to step up to fade the heat and make this happen” but our elected officials aren’t around long enough to champion such a complex project. We need an Eastside EDA or a local coalition to “take the bull by the horns” because it’s going to be a long ride. Unfortunately, the coalition that is forming is not representative of all stakeholders and they are content to leave it as it sits until they can form a new non‐profit and then beg a transitional Council to let them lead. Yeah right. Happy trails. Peace out.

From: Larry Warshaw [mailto Sent: Tuesday, December 14, 2010 4:50 PM To: 'Cortez, John-Michael'; 'Lori C-Renteria' Cc: 'Perry Lorenz'; 'Michael Gatto'; [email protected] Subject: RE: Alternate Plans for Saltillo developments

Thank you all for the information. Against my better judgment, I am going to chime in with an opinion. I think the most important thing is to do ‘something’ with respect to this property.

The property as it exists today is nothing but a detriment to the community in every respect, and it has gone on for too long already.

In my opinion, the problem is that no elected official has stepped up to say “This is going to happen now! We are going to get this done.” If you look at any other major redevelopment project undertaken by the City of Austin, elected leadership taking the bull by the horns has been a vital component. Another vital component has been the Department of Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services (EGRS). I think the reason that there has been no substantive progress on the redevelopment of this property for more than a decade is because the property is controlled by Capital Metro. If this was City property, I believe redevelopment would have been underway years ago because city leaders would have been able to provide the necessary leadership and EGRS would have been able to provide the proper support to the process. Capital Metro’s structure does not make this possible, unless of course one of the elected officials on the Capital Metro board decides to make this an issue where they will not accept failure.

As with any major urban redevelopment project, there will never be consensus about the process or the final product. Someone needs to step up to fade the heat and make this happen.

That’s my soap‐box.

Larry

From: Cortez, John-Michael [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, December 14, 2010 2:16 PM To: Lori C-Renteria Cc: Perry Lorenz; Larry Warshaw; Michael Gatto; [email protected] Subject: RE: Alternate Plans for Saltillo developments

Thanks, Lori. Perhaps you and I can sit down soon and discuss a few of these things in detail. In the end, our staff is really not biased toward one master developer or several smaller developers taking on this project – we are a long way out from even thinking about making a recommendation to our Board on that point. If that is your only concern with how this is moving forward – I would consider that a good thing. RE: moving the tracks. We have had several engineers, operations folks and planners evaluate this site on multiple occasions, and leaving the tracks in place is just not feasible. I am not sure if the students involved on this project met with our operations and rail people before starting, but I gather there are operating clearances and plans for expansion that do not seem to be taken into consideration in this conceptual design. If it were feasible to leave the tracks as they are now and still accomplish our three goals for the site – believe me, we would be recommending to leave them in place. This site has more than enough challenges to development – we do not need to make any up. See you soon - jmvc

From: Lori C-Renteria [mailto: Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 5:13 PM To: Cortez, John-Michael Cc: Perry Lorenz; 'Larry Warshaw'; 'Michael Gatto'; [email protected] Subject: RE: Alternate Plans for Saltillo developments

Perry and Larry in separate conversations I had with them last week. Both agreed infrastructure was not an issue but environmental cleanup would be. They said if Metro just hung a sale sign, people would scoop it up. As for the realignment, they had never even heard that it was possible to leave it there so I sent them both the UT students’ scenario to show it is possible to develop without moving the rail. Michael Gatto of ACCDC also said he thought it was possible to do one parcel and he’s trying to find a non‐profit developer to work with me on approaching the Cap Metro Board (with others from CAG and the CDC) to ask Metro Trustees to re‐examine the UT and CAG responses to the Roma Plan. Chris Riley and I talked a bit about it at the Dems Holiday Party at Sheryl Cole’s house last week. Like a bulldog, I am not letting go of the UT concepts. I do not, however, agree with some other folks who are trying to form a new non‐profit to lead development of the Saltillo tract – that I think is not feasible. But at this point, with the train leaving the station, it’s going to take a lot of folks who may not totally agree but share the need for slow, small, and organic development led by local stakeholders who will be more accountable to the immediate community than some master developer with very deep pockets. Thanks for checking in, hope all is well with you and yours. Peace out. Lori 478‐6770

From: Cortez, John-Michael [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 1:38 PM To: Lori C-Renteria Subject: RE: Alternate Plans for Saltillo developments

Lori,

I am curious - which local investors and developers have you talked to that “do not see realignment of the rail track nor the need to update utility infrastructure as a major barrier to their involvement?”

From: Lori C-Renteria [mailto Sent: Friday, December 03, 2010 12:52 PM To: Cc: Cortez, John-Michael; Comm. Margaret Gomez; Rep. Eddie Rodriguez; Rep. Lloyd Doggett; Sen. Kirk Watson; 'Gonzalo Barrientos'; 'paul saldana'; 'Gilbert Rivera'; 'john Limon'; 'Yolanda Velasquez'; Galbraith, Lucy; 'Bill Spelman'; [email protected]; 'Laura Morrison'; 'Mayor Lee Leffingwell'; Martinez, Mike; 'Randi Shade'; 'Sheryl Cole' Subject: Alternate Plans for Saltillo developments

RE: Austin Business Journal article: Developers arriving at E. Austin train station, Premium content from Austin Business Journal - by Jacob Dirr Date: Friday, December 3, 2010 at http://www.bizjournals.com/austin/print-edition/2010/12/03/developers-arriving-at-plaza- saltillo.html#ixzz1745eaqxM

Dear Jacob and other allies of our neighborhood:

I would like you all to seriously consider some alternate ideas about developing the Metro tract at Saltillo station. As a member of the Cap Metro/COA appointed Saltillo area Community Advisory Group (CAG) formed 6 or 7 years ago to advise policy makers and elected officials, I’d like to share with you some alternate development ideas than what the Metro staff keep pushing. I’ve talked to many local investors and developers who say they would love to help develop the tract and do not see realignment of the rail track nor the need to update utility infrastructure as a major barrier to their involvement. These experts question whether the $8-18 million in site preparations isn’t overly inflated just so ONLY large, multi-national corporations could even attempt to bid. If Metro were serious about keeping the project local and neighborly, they would have been seeking resources for environmental testing and brownfield clean-up grants to clean the parcel closest to I-35 where -when the City owned the tract – they used it to store leaking PCB transformer that were popping all over town back in the 1980s. Few people realize that the tract was purchased by the City and sold to Metro for $1 as a sweetheart deal to a developer who thought he had a sole source contract with Metro to do his deal. I wish the ABJ would dig a little deeper into that land swap deal. And if Metro continues to drag its feet and wring their hands that they need the master-developer-sale scenario to fund other transit programs and affordable housing goals are killing any interest by a master developer, then I think the City Council should see about taking back that land. We could develop this tract as an international model of a TOD that doesn’t gentrify an ethnically diverse community, but showcases how a city re-builds an historic and cultural gem that generates lots of multi-modal transit users because lower income folks rely on public transit. Here are

Attached is the CAG’s response to the Saltillo Plan which was done by consultants with the Roma Group. Here is the heart of our response:

“The consensus of the Saltillo District Community Advisory Group (CAG) is that the “overarching goal”, stated on the first page of the draft Saltillo District Redevelopment Master Plan (Master Plan), should guide and shape all aspects of the plan. The Master Plan states, “The overarching goal… is to develop a plan that preserves, protects and enhances the unique qualities and socio-economic fabric of the surrounding neighborhood, and that realistically can be implemented through a balanced program of public and private investment with meaningful involvement by the community.”

It is crucial, therefore, that the Master Plan include innovative and challenging proposals for affordable housing, significant participation by small, minority-owned businesses, links with the adjacent streetscapes and sidewalks, and design elements that reflect the traditional character of the surrounding neighborhood. By failing to pay sufficient attention to these elements, it becomes far more likely that the plan will fail to be a resource, “…that preserves, protects and enhances the unique qualities and socio-economic fabric of the surrounding neighborhood.” It may also miss the mark toward creating a “well designed transit village.” It is crucial that the plan coordinate with parallel efforts in the community toward preventing displacement of the neighborhood’s traditional residential population and business enterprises, protecting its unique culture.”

Also attached is a very cool power point alternative development scenario designed by an energetic group of UT grad students involved with the Taproot Project in 2005. After a short meeting at the historic AB Cantu/Pan Am Rec Center with about 20 community members involved with the master planning process for the 11 acre Capital Metro tract around Plaza Saltillo, these students and their professors – in 2 short weeks - came up with a conceptual plan to leave the freight rail tracks right where they sit and organically grow an affordable housing village and commercial space parcel-by-parcel to meet the needs of area residents and existing small businesses near Plaza Saltillo. (the 2 attached jpeg files are awesome images showing the rail right where it sits today) Here is the heart of what the UT students came up with:

UT’s recommended Design Guidelines: (attached as UT’s Saltillo slide show)

• Keep the train in the center of the site • Run the Lance Armstrong Bikeway through the center of the site • Create a green space running east-west along the length of the site providing greenspace for the residents of the new housing and the surrounding area • Break up the blocks with different sized buildings allowing for movement across the site in both the east-west and north-south directions • Provide housing for sale and rent • Housing should range in size from studio to 4 bedrooms • Commercial space should be of varying sizes to allow for smaller local business, with some larger units for restaurants or a grocery store • Provide parking in structures, preferably underneath the buildings

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 11:30 AM To: 'John Langmore'; Riley, Chris Cc: Moore, Andrew; Garza, Bobby Subject: RE: If Saltillo were COA owned?

we could do it in an ILA to ensure a seat at the table for the development.

From: John Langmore [mailto Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 11:28 AM To: Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Riley, Chris Cc: Moore, Andrew; Garza, Bobby Subject: RE: If Saltillo were COA owned?

Interesting thought. Perhaps we can hand it back and still play a role in its development. Personally, I wouldn’t want to give it up unless I had some assurance that it was going to be developed as a first‐class TOD (which does not mean eliminating the potential of affordable housing at the stop). Having that land developed in harmony with the Metrorail service is going to have some fairly significant implications beyond that particular stop itself so we want to ensure it’s done properly.

We should definitely discuss this further.

John

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 11:14 AM To: John Langmore; Riley, Chris Cc: Moore, Andrew; Garza, Bobby Subject: FW: If Saltillo were COA owned?

I would love to discuss turning the land back to the city and bringing down Cap Metro's debt on the ILA.

Not sure Metro staff will be too hot on it.

Lets start taking about it with them and see where it goes.

From: Larry Warshaw [mailto: Sent: Tuesday, December 14, 2010 4:50 PM To: 'Cortez, John-Michael'; 'Lori C-Renteria' Cc: 'Perry Lorenz'; 'Michael Gatto'; [email protected] Subject: RE: Alternate Plans for Saltillo developments

Thank you all for the information. Against my better judgment, I am going to chime in with an opinion. I think the most important thing is to do ‘something’ with respect to this property.

The property as it exists today is nothing but a detriment to the community in every respect, and it has gone on for too long already.

As with any major urban redevelopment project, there will never be consensus about the process or the final product. Someone needs to step up to fade the heat and make this happen.

That’s my soap‐box.

Larry

From: Cortez, John-Michael [mailto: Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 1:38 PM To: Lori C-Renteria Subject: RE: Alternate Plans for Saltillo developments

Lori,

Dear Jacob and other allies of our neighborhood:

Attached is the CAG’s response to the Saltillo Plan which was done by consultants with the Roma Group. Here is the heart of our response:

UT’s recommended Design Guidelines: (attached as UT’s Saltillo slide show)

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 2:33 PM To: 'Frank Fernandez'; John Langmore; Riley, Chris Cc: Moore, Andrew; Garza, Bobby Subject: RE: If Saltillo were COA owned?

I will be in town but would like to kindly suggest a later time

From: Frank Fernandez [mailto: Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 2:32 PM To: Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; John Langmore; Riley, Chris Cc: Moore, Andrew; Garza, Bobby Subject: RE: If Saltillo were COA owned?

This would be a good topic of conversation for our Wednesday meeting. Are y’all going to be available this Wednesday coming up?

Frank

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 11:30 AM To: John Langmore; Frank Fernandez; Riley, Chris Cc: Moore, Andrew; Garza, Bobby Subject: RE: If Saltillo were COA owned? we could do it in an ILA to ensure a seat at the table for the development.

From: John Langmore [mailto Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 11:28 AM To: Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; ; Riley, Chris Cc: Moore, Andrew; Garza, Bobby Subject: RE: If Saltillo were COA owned?

We should definitely discuss this further.

John

I would love to discuss turning the land back to the city and bringing down Cap Metro's debt on the ILA.

Not sure Metro staff will be too hot on it.

Lets start taking about it with them and see where it goes.

Thank you all for the information. Against my better judgment, I am going to chime in with an opinion. I think the most important thing is to do ‘something’ with respect to this property.

The property as it exists today is nothing but a detriment to the community in every respect, and it has gone on for too long already.

As with any major urban redevelopment project, there will never be consensus about the process or the final product. Someone needs to step up to fade the heat and make this happen.

That’s my soap‐box.

Larry

From: Lori C-Renteria [mailto Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 5:13 PM To: Cortez, John-Michael Cc: Perry Lorenz; 'Larry Warshaw'; 'Michael Gatto'; [email protected] Subject: RE: Alternate Plans for Saltillo developments

From: Cortez, John-Michael [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 1:38 PM To: Lori C-Renteria Subject: RE: Alternate Plans for Saltillo developments

Lori,

From: Lori C-Renteria [mailto: Sent: Friday, December 03, 2010 12:52 PM To: Cc: Cortez, John-Michael; Comm. Margaret Gomez; Rep. Eddie Rodriguez; Rep. Lloyd Doggett; Sen. Kirk Watson; 'Gonzalo Barrientos'; 'paul saldana'; 'Gilbert Rivera'; 'john Limon'; 'Yolanda Velasquez'; Galbraith, Lucy; 'Bill Spelman'; [email protected]; 'Laura Morrison'; 'Mayor Lee Leffingwell'; Martinez, Mike; 'Randi Shade'; 'Sheryl Cole' Subject: Alternate Plans for Saltillo developments

Dear Jacob and other allies of our neighborhood:

Attached is the CAG’s response to the Saltillo Plan which was done by consultants with the Roma Group. Here is the heart of our response:

UT’s recommended Design Guidelines: (attached as UT’s Saltillo slide show)

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 2:35 PM To: 'Frank Fernandez'; John Langmore; Riley, Chris Cc: Moore, Andrew; Garza, Bobby Subject: RE: If Saltillo were COA owned?

9:30

From: Frank Fernandez [mailto Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 2:34 PM To: Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; John Langmore; Riley, Chris Cc: Moore, Andrew; Garza, Bobby Subject: RE: If Saltillo were COA owned?

How about 9 am? Or 10 am?

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 2:33 PM To: Frank Fernandez; John Langmore; Riley, Chris Cc: Moore, Andrew; Garza, Bobby Subject: RE: If Saltillo were COA owned?

I will be in town but would like to kindly suggest a later time

This would be a good topic of conversation for our Wednesday meeting. Are y’all going to be available this Wednesday coming up?

Frank

From: John Langmore [mailto: Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 11:28 AM To: Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; ; Riley, Chris Cc: Moore, Andrew; Garza, Bobby Subject: RE: If Saltillo were COA owned?

We should definitely discuss this further.

John

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 11:14 AM To: ; John Langmore; Riley, Chris Cc: Moore, Andrew; Garza, Bobby Subject: FW: If Saltillo were COA owned?

I would love to discuss turning the land back to the city and bringing down Cap Metro's debt on the ILA.

Not sure Metro staff will be too hot on it.

Lets start taking about it with them and see where it goes.

From: Lori C-Renteria [mailto Sent: Tuesday, December 14, 2010 11:32 PM To: 'Larry Warshaw'; 'Cortez, John-Michael' Cc: 'Perry Lorenz'; 'Michael Gatto'; Riley, Chris Subject: If Saltillo were COA owned? Thanks for the feedback, ya’ll. I appreciate John Michael’s predicament. But I don’t think the experts Metro had look at leaving the rails where they are had the right marching orders. I think they were told to maximize the development footprint so they were probably never asked if the rails could stay put. How can you possibly say they have to be relocated while they run just fine right now? This question begs another look‐see from some smaller LOCAL firms who might take a bite at a small parcel (The Roma Plan had parcels A‐H, the UT Plan had a‐d). You did not report any detail about what Metro is doing to seek funding for the environmental cleanup we all know is needed at least on the frontage road parcel, something I stressed was the most important barrier developers have brought to my attention during my inquiries. I think the City might have a better chance getting the feds to move on a brownfield grant than Metro can muster. Another reason why the city should consider taking back the land. They let that pollution and blight sit for ??20 years and still no plans to clean it up?

Thank you all for the information. Against my better judgment, I am going to chime in with an opinion. I think the most important thing is to do ‘something’ with respect to this property.

The property as it exists today is nothing but a detriment to the community in every respect, and it has gone on for too long already.

As with any major urban redevelopment project, there will never be consensus about the process or the final product. Someone needs to step up to fade the heat and make this happen.

That’s my soap‐box.

Larry

From: Cortez, John-Michael [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 1:38 PM To: Lori C-Renteria Subject: RE: Alternate Plans for Saltillo developments

Lori,

Dear Jacob and other allies of our neighborhood:

Attached is the CAG’s response to the Saltillo Plan which was done by consultants with the Roma Group. Here is the heart of our response:

UT’s recommended Design Guidelines: (attached as UT’s Saltillo slide show)

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Friday, December 17, 2010 1:08 PM To: Nathan, Mark Cc: Leffingwell, Lee; Randi Shade; Riley, Chris; Garza, Bobby; Moore, Andrew Subject: Re: Interesting read.

Wow. He really likes us.

Departe de iPhone

On Dec 17, 2010, at 1:00 PM, "Nathan, Mark" wrote: http://www.metropolismag.com/story/20101203/austin-now-what

Mark Nathan Office of Mayor Lee Leffingwell Phone: (512) 974-3368 Fax: (512) 974-2337 301 West 2nd Street Austin, Texas 78701 www.MayorLeffingwell.com

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Thursday, December 30, 2010 1:10 PM To: Garza, Bobby Cc: Subject: RE: Response to Judicial Committee Request

I kind of recall this conversation but need to talk to Lee more to see if he remembers it better.

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

From: Garza, Bobby Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2010 2:44 PM To: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Subject: Fwd: Response to Judicial Committee Request

Thoughts?

Sent from my iPhone

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From: "Stark, Rebecca" Date: December 22, 2010 13:53:24 CST To: "Williams, Nancy" , "Garza, Bobby" , "English, Barksdale" Cc: "McKee, Evelyn" , "Cortinas, Marisa" Subject: Response to Judicial Committee Request

Nancy, Bobby and Barksdale,

At last week’s Judicial Committee meeting, we discussed proceeding with a new program to provide online documents to pro se defendants. I am defining pro se defendants as those representing themselves after entering pleas of not guilty. Court’s suggestion, if the program is to begin immediately, was to use available technology and temporary employees. The cost would be between $25,000 and $35,000 depending on how we obtained the temporary employees – using a service or hiring – assuming that we would be able to develop an “automated” way for all defendants to have access by the end of June 2011. Since this is new, it is really based on our best estimate – it could be low or high. I advised that I could not identify a way to fund this amount in court’s FY11 budget at this time. The Committee members asked me to get with Budget to identify funds for this project.

Budget advises Court to try its best to absorb the cost if the program needs to start in FY11. I will be happy to try (and we usually do well) but cannot guarantee it. The Judicial Committee members advised me to move forward if an acceptable funding source is identified. I need to know if the members are comfortable moving forward given this answer. If I do not hear from y’all, I will delay implementing the program and place this item on the February 2011 Judicial Committee meeting agenda. .

Happy Holidays,

Rebecca

-----Original Message----- From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Thursday, December 30, 2010 1:21 PM To: Shade, Randi; Nathan, Mark Cc: Garza, Bobby; Moore, Andrew Subject: FW: Submitted from City Council web site - bums fornicating 1 block from the Capitol in front of children coming out of the Erwin Center

What's even more funny about this email is that she was coming from a WWE wrestling event at the Ewrin Center that night.

Full of scantly clad women with fake boobs walking around the ring. Not to mention the "wrestling" portion of the event too.

Kind of funny that she leaves all that out.

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

-----Original Message----- From: Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2010 1:59 PM To: Leffingwell, Lee; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl Subject: Submitted from City Council web site - bums fornicating 1 block from the Capitol in front of children coming out of the Erwin Center

Date/Time Submitted: 1359 hours From: Suzanne Walrath E-mail address: Subject: bums fornicating 1 block from the Capitol in front of children coming out of the Erwin Center

Categories: parks

Comments: Last night at 10 PM I was walking with my son and many other families leaving the Erwin Center as we had been attending an event. We were walking down Red River and my son stopped me and said "Mom, what's that?" Upon observing a group of bums sleeping under the bridge with a spotlight on them, we noticed movement under blankets, and realized it was bums having sex down there in plain view for children and families to see? Isn't this against the law? Isn't there a curfew in that park? There were many bums sleeping next to them and they were going at it for a while and there was a crowd of people just not believing it. I wish I would have had a camera as I would have filmed it to show you. I am going to make a police report on this. Why is this going on? I travel quite a big and have not seen any city with a bum problem as bad as Austin. Please notify me what is going to be done about this. If you would like I will show you exactly where they "stay". Disgusting. I should have called the TV station and alerted them about it or put it on You Tube. If someone is wanting to relocate their business to the downtown, they would think twice when they see something like this. Suzanne Walrath

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Friday, January 07, 2011 9:01 AM To: ' Shade, Randi Cc: Nathan, Mark; Moore, Andrew; Garza, Bobby; Williamson, Laura; Everhart, Amy Subject: FW: Mayor/Council memo from Solid Waste Services re: Plastic bag cost findings

I say we move forward on a ban before the other offices jump on this.

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

From: From the Public Information Office Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2011 4:03 PM To: Official Distribution Cc: Golbabai, Justin Subject: Mayor/Council memo from Solid Waste Services re: Plastic bag cost findings

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2011 9:07 AM To: l Riley, Chris; Justine Blackmore-Hlista; Ann Stafford Cc: 'Butcher, Kerri'; 'Castillo, Gerardo'; Moore, Andrew Subject: Board Member Travel and Mileage Reimbursement Amounts

Board Members,

I am sending you the travel expense reports from 2010 and 2011 this far. Please look over the report for accuracy. This issue will be discussed today at the Audit and Finance Sub Committee Meeting as we contemplate a policy for milage reimbursement.

Please send in any feedback or potential correction if you believe there are errors in the reports.

Thanks, Mike

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

-----Original Message----- From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 1:59 PM To: Shade, Randi; ' ; Nathan, Mark; Garza, Bobby; Moore, Andrew; Everhart, Amy; Williamson, Laura Subject: FW: Water Fluoridation

Anyone want to reply to this one!?!?!

-----Original Message----- From: Sent: Monday, January 10, 2011 8:03 PM To: Leffingwell, Lee; Riley, Chris; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl Subject: Water Fluoridation

Dear Council Member, the fluoride in are water is killing us slowly your not telling us how it is affecting are penal gland are whole human body . if u put this in our river ur polluting in are air your polluting but in a drinking water and its a buy product whats wrong with yall i knowthiers money envolved aand you have no reason for doing this u need to take fluoride out of our drinking water period its affecting new borns and how thier brain devolops .theirs more harm and death from it then their are white teeth the HELL with ARE TEETH MY PENAL GLAND IS CURRUPT AND IS IN ENFECTED WITH THIS FLOURIDE MANY SCIENTIST HAVE CONCLUDED THIS ARE YALL INCOHEIRNT OR DO U WANT US TO BE ZOMBIES DISCONECTED FROM ARE GOD GIVEN RIGHT

Sincerely, jorge ramirez

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 3:13 PM To: 'Castillo, Gerardo' Cc: Moore, Andrew; Riley, Chris Subject: RE: Board Retreat Agenda we have got to figure out internet access tomorrow. I just noticed they don't have Wi-Fi. We need to get hard wire access or some solution. I can be there all day without access to internet.

Sorry for the late notice but I just saw it.

From: Castillo, Gerardo [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2011 9:23 AM To: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Subject: Board Retreat Agenda

Sent bcc to: - All Board Members - Linda Watson and Executive Team

Hello Members,

In preparation for the board retreat Friday, the agenda and an accompanying strategic planning nomenclature document are attached for your review. Again, thank you for taking the time to speak with Dr. Herb Marlowe; your input was very helpful in shaping the agenda for this retreat. The purpose of this meeting is to have a productive and robust dialogue about your thoughts on the future direction of Capital Metro and what priorities the agency should focus on.

Based on your direction from this retreat meeting, staff will have a retreat in February to organize your feedback and direction into updating Capital Metro’s strategic plan. We will report back to you soon after and make any adjustments based on further input from you.

The meeting location will be at IBC Bank, 2817 E. Cesar Chavez Street. It’s located at the southeast corner of Pleasant Valley & East Cesar Chavez. IBC will open the doors for us at 7:45am.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks, Gerardo (512) 565-3704

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 3:22 PM To: 'Castillo, Gerardo' Cc: Moore, Andrew; Riley, Chris Subject: RE: Board Retreat Agenda thanks

From: Castillo, Gerardo [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 3:21 PM To: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Cc: Moore, Andrew; Riley, Chris Subject: Re: Board Retreat Agenda

Thanks, we just did; IT will have a wifi router there. - G

On Jan 13, 2011, at 3:13 PM, "Martinez, Mike [Council Member]" wrote: we have got to figure out internet access tomorrow. I just noticed they don't have Wi-Fi. We need to get hard wire access or some solution. I can be there all day without access to internet.

Sorry for the late notice but I just saw it.

From: Castillo, Gerardo [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2011 9:23 AM To: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Subject: Board Retreat Agenda

Sent bcc to: - All Board Members - Linda Watson and Executive Team Hello Members, In preparation for the board retreat Friday, the agenda and an accompanying strategic planning nomenclature document are attached for your review. Again, thank you for taking the time to speak with Dr. Herb Marlowe; your input was very helpful in shaping the agenda for this retreat. The purpose of this meeting is to have a productive and robust dialogue about your thoughts on the future direction of Capital Metro and what priorities the agency should focus on. Based on your direction from this retreat meeting, staff will have a retreat in February to organize your feedback and direction into updating Capital Metro’s strategic plan. We will report back to you soon after and make any adjustments based on further input from you. The meeting location will be at IBC Bank, 2817 E. Cesar Chavez Street. It’s located at the southeast corner of Pleasant Valley & East Cesar Chavez. IBC will open the doors for us at 7:45am. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks, Gerardo (512) 565-3704

From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 1:20 PM To: 'Lee Leffingwell'; Nathan, Mark Cc: Garza, Bobby Subject: jobs

Wonder how many minorities are in this group of lay-offs.

With our new "modified" academies, seems like we could do some good towards diversity if we reached out to them.

Just a thought

M http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110118/ap_on_re_us/us_camden_layoffs

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From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 8:34 AM To: Nathan, Mark; 'Iee.leffol 'randi@ :-' ; Subject: FW: Republicans & Democrats can agree on the Congressional Reform Act of 2011

I leave this one for the mayor since he has taken a new roll of telling other elected bodies what to do,

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W, 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512,974,2264

from: HvrLvr60 [mailto:HvrLvr60@••• Sent: Tuesday, January 8, 2011 8:31 AM To: safes ide BBlo~dbci~111 austi kE Lakedudebasch ___.: Shade, Randi; Cole, Sheryl; Leffingwell, Lee; William' Chris;

lonniel Jeffery,tWoodham Subject: Republicans & Democrats can agree on the Congressional Reform Act of 2011 The 26th amendment (granting the right to vote for 18 year-olds) took only 3 months & 8 days to be ratified! Why? Simple! The people demanded it. That was in 1971. .. before computers, before e-mail, before cell phones, etc. Of the 27 amendments to the Constitution, seven (7) took 1 year or less to become the law of the land ... all because of public pressure. I'm asking each addressee to forward this email to a minimum of twenty people on their address list; in tum ask each of those to do likewise. In three days, most people in The United States of America will have the message. This is one idea that really should be passed around. Congressional Reform Act of 2011 1. Term Limits. 12 years only, one of the possible options below.. A. Two Six-year Senate terms B. Six Two-year House terms

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C. One Six-year Senate term and three Two-Year House terms 2. No Tenure I No Pension. A Congressman collects a salary while in office and receives no pay when they are out of office. 3. Congress mast, present & future) participates in Social Security. AU funds in the Congressional retirement fund move to the Social Security system immediately. AU future funds flow into the Social Security system, and Congress participates with the American people. 4. Congress can purchase their own retirement plan, just as aU Americans do. 5. Congress will no longer vote themselves a pay raise. Congressional pay will rise by the lower of CPI or 3 % .

6. Congress loses their current health care syst~D1 and participates in the same health care system as the American peaRle. 7. Congress must equally abide by an laws they imRose on the American people. S. All contracts with past and present Congressmen are void effective 1/1/11. The American people did not mal\:e this contract with Congressmen. Congressmen made aU these contracts for themselves. Serving in Congress is an honor, not a career. The Founding Fathers envisioned citizen legislators, so ours should serve their term(s), then go home and back to work. If each person contacts a minimum of twenty people then it will only take three days for most people (in the U.S. ) to receive the message. Maybe it is time. THIS IS HOW YOU TRULY FIX CONGRESS!!!!!

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From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 8:56 AM To: 'Lee Leffingwell' Co: Nathan, Mark; randi@ ____• Subject: RE: FW: Republicans & Democrats can agree on the Congressional Reform Act of 2011 Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Completed so sensitive. relax Alice!

Mayor PTO Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

From: Lee Leffingwell ••••1 Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 8:52 To: Martinez, Mike [Council Membe( Cc: Nathan, Mark; randi@ ••••• Subject: Re: FW: Republicans & Democrats can agree on the Congressional Reform Act of 2011

I didn't tell any elected body what to do. I merely pointed out that the proposed policy was adverse to the long term planning goals of the City.

Similarly, I think that the proposals below are adverse to the interests of the United States and its people.

On Tue, Jan 18,2011 at 8:33 AM, Martinez, Mike [Council Member] wrote: I leave this one for the mayor since he has taken a new roll of telling other elected bodies what to do.

, Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez ; 310W. 2nd Street . Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

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. trifan64@ Jefferv.t.Woodham@ Subject: Republicans & Democrats can agree on the Congressional Reform Act of 2011

The 26th amendment (granting the right to vote for 18 year-olds) took only 3 months & 8 days to be ratified! Why? Simple! The people demanded it. That was in 1971...before computers, before e-mail, before cell phones, etc. Of the 27 amendments to the Constitution, seven (7) took 1 year or less to become the law of the land ... all because of public pressure. I'm asking each addressee to forward this email to a minimum of twenty people on their address list; in tum ask each of those to do likewise. In three days, most people in The United States of America will have the message. This is one idea that really should be passed around. Congressional Reform Act of 2011 1. Term Limits. 12 years only, one of the possible options below.. A. Two Six-year Senate terms B. Six Two-year House terms C. One Six-year Senate term and three Two-Year House terms 2. No Tenure I No Pension. A Congressman collects a salary while in office and receives no pay when they are out of office. 3. Congress (past, present & future) participates in Social Security. All funds in the Congressional retirement fund move to the Social Security system immediately. AU future funds flow into the Social Security system, and Congress participates with the American people. 4. Congress can purchase their own retirement plan, just as all Americans do. S. Congress will no longer vote themselves a pay raise. Congressional pay will rise by the lower of CPI or 3 %. 6. Congress loses their current health care system and participates in the same health care system as the American people. 7. Congress must equally abide by all laws they impose on the American people. S. All contracts with past and present Congressmen are void effective 111111.

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The American people did not make this contract with Congressmen. Congresslnen made all these contracts for themselves. Serving in Congress is an honor, not a career. The Founding }1-'athers envisioned citizen legislators, so ours should serve their term(s), then go home and back to work. If each person contacts a minimum of twenty people then it will only take three days for most peopJe (in the U.S. ) to receive the message. Maybe it is time. TIDS IS HOW YOU TRULY FIX CONGRESS!!!!!

Lee Leffingwell 4516 Balcones Drive Austin, TX 78731 (512) 371-0284

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From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 7:59 AM To: Nathan, Mark; 'Iee.leff I. Subject: Holly Power Plant

Here's another one.

Mayor Pro Tern Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

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Sent: Saturday, January 15 1 2011 1: To: Leffingwell, Lee; Martinez, Mike [Council Member] ; Chris; Shadel Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Subject: Submitted from City Council web site Power Plant

Date/Time Submitted: 1323 hours From: Gary Blomquist E-mail address: et subject:

Categories: economic_development

Comments: I wondered why a bid $6.1 million higner that the next bid was accepted when there was basically no difference in the scoring of the top two competing for the Holly Power plant demolition. Now, it is clear to me; after the Statesman that Gus Garcia is a consultant for TRC Environmental the bidder. It looks to me like the "iold mayor/councilman old boys club" is in full swing. Ethics anyone?

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From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 7:50 AM To: Nathan, Mark; 'lee.leff 'randi@ ••••• Subject: FW: Holly Power Plant Decommissioning Contract Award interesting .... can't say I desagree

Mayor Pro Tem Mike Martinez 310 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas 512.974.2264

From: George Oswald [mailto Sent: Monday, January 17, 20 To: Leffingwell, Lee; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Morrison, Laura; Shade, Randi; [email protected]; Spelman, William; Riley, Chris; Ott, Marc Subject: Holly Power Plant Decommissioning Contract Award

I am concerned with the selection process applied for the Holly power plant decommissioning project contract. The selection matrix is grossly over weighted away from price and should not be used. If one sums the values related to service provision only (items 5,6,9 and 15), Dixie Demolition is the clear recommendation. The other social factors, while worth some minor consideration, should not have a bearing of more than 5 percent on the selection process potential points assignment total. I request that the City re-weight the selection to be based primarily on price, with experience-team structure/approach-interview being secondary, and a very limited weighting on the remaining social factors. As it now stands, this selection process is an embarrassment for the City and a total disregard for Austin Energy rate payers. $6,000,000 is still a sizable amount of money in our City.

Ifthe current solicitation cannot be salvaged by restructuring the selection matrix, please re-bid this project with evaluation criteria that is truly best value based.

Also, I must remind that the "No Contact" period for this project has been in effect since August 2010. This means that any contact by agents of respondents with Council Members or City Staff other than the designated point of contact is grounds for bid rejection. Since four months have passed under the no contact provision and considering the level of controversy surrounding the contract award, I do not have confidence that the anti-lobbying provisions are being met. Can the City provide these assurances? I read in the news that a former mayor is representing one of the respondents. This gives me grave concern for the integrity of the contract award process.

George E. Oswald, P.E., D.WRE 2808 Regents Park Austin, Texas 78746-7655 512-328-5290 (H) 512-217-4351 (M)

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From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 1:20 PM To: 'Lee Leffingwell'; randi@ r!, £ Nathan. Mark Cc: Garza. Bobby Subject: jobs Wonder how many minorities are in this group of lay-offs.

With our new "modified" academies, seems like we could do some good towards diversity if we reached out to them.

Just a thought

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110118/ap on re us/us camden layoffs

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From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member} Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 6:11 PM To: '[email protected]'; Leffingwell, Lee; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randi; Morrison, Laura; Spelman, William; Cole, Sheryl Subject: RE: Submitted from City Council web site - Council Item 55 (1-13-11)

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-----Original Message----- From: Apeirce@keyetv. corn [ £ II & E 1 Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 5:47 PM To; Leffingwell, Lee; Martinez, Mike [Council Member]; Riley, Chris; Shade, Randii Morrison, Laura; Spelman, ttJilliam; Cole, Sheryl Subject: Submitted from City Council web site - Council Item 55 (1-13-11)

Date/Time Submitted: 1746 hours From; Amy Peirce E-mail address: [email protected] Subject: Council Item 55 (1-13-11)

Comments: Good evening, KEYE was unable to attend the council meeting this afternoon. I am attempting to learn the outcome of the item 55 vote. If possible, I'd appreciate even the basic results of the vote if you are able to email them to me. Thank you so much, Amy Peirce

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From: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Sent: Thursday, January 13,2011 8:58 PM To: Cole, Sheryl Subject: RE: Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Completed nah .... just switch your vote in 2 weeks and it will be done.

If you reconsider tonight, the Hyde Park folks are gonna come unglued on you.

From: Cole, Sheryl Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 8:58 PM To: Martinez, Mike [Council Member] Subject:

Motion to reconsider?

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1 look (",ward to \~ I, discus,ion -- ~nd Tim·- we need to llc su re 10 get ECHO i" to the April Socidl Services PI~nning RFP ...th at's a "'ildv source uf money d<'ligned for the work EC HO does/wants to do,

From: Ma rti nez, Mike [Courleil ~l em lJer l ! mai l t o:~l ike . Ma rt inez@ ci. aus t in.tx . us l Sent: W<.>d nesd~y , J~ n uary 19, 201111:05 A ~1 To: nm League Cc: [email protected] Subject: RE: Somew to~ t urgent question - Ec.ho alld the city coutl(:il meeting for torno rrow

Tim, I'm glad to help h

Let me discuss It more wllh Ran dl and Ol llOrs to 5eC wh1lt WIJ can do,

Mike

M a yor Pro Tem Miko Martine", 310 W. 2~d Street Aus!:n , Tex as 512974. 2264

-, From : t i m ~ 8 n10 @ 2 On Behalf Of Tim League Sent: Wed n esd ~y , J~nuary 19, 20 11 9:4 1 AM To: McDona ld, Stephanie; Ril ey, Chrl~ ; M~rtim: z , ~t ike [Council Member]; Co le, Sheryl: SIIOOe, Randi Subject : Somewhat urgent question - Echo arid the city ooundl meeting for tomorrow

ltey guy"

Echo is Uhlki ng all a~ k lo ntl' council Oil Thursday to help f u"d a PR c"mpaigll lor PSH . As part of (his effon. we wou ld like to hire an executive d irector (0 help the ()rgani"ali"" gel mOl~d and really drive the agenda on PSH and re lated Topics. We feel Ecnocan be a very imp:; i"g who le. Th~ dollar figure for the a ~k of the city. Before we finalize Ihat nUlllbcr. call you give me a :;ensc of what doHar figure fJnge you th ink w<)" ld be acceptable (0 council?

You COl li ernaJI or c,1I 1 3"ylime (512) 507-3361. If poRsiblc. I'd l ike to get an answer back today.

Thanks!

Tim

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Marlinez, Mike {Council Member]

From: S~ade Randl Senl; Thursday,January20. 20I I I ' 41 AM To: Man'r

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Martinez, Mike [Council Member]

From: Marhno~ , M,I«o ICoulai Member! Sent: Th ..... sd(ly. JanU(\ry 20.2011 II 42 AM To: Shade. Rand, Subject: RE : Raul Alvarez Mobilo N"rnbef cooI, lharlks

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From : 51><1de, R~ndi Sent: Ttwrsday. Ja~U

Hem's tile fTght "umbor tor Raul t h o~e Ilny~ : (512) 785·0492

Randi Shade A"st,n a,}" Council COll nci! Member Place J (511) 974-2255 (phone) (512) 9'l4·1888 (fax) httr'/Iwww_ct . ~ucl;n.!x_u. lcQ

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From : Sh(t(l(!, Rarxll

Son1 : TnoJ'sday, J,mua,y 20. ~ 01 I 12:40 PM To: Lctflngwell. Lee; Ma'M ez, Miko ICOlK1Cil Member): Cole, Sheryl . Morn&Ol1. Laura: R,ley. Cn ' l5; Spelman. W,II,am Subje<;l: TIme lor C,ly Auddor Annual ReVle .... Colleagues

Our CI\y Audllors annual rev'EI''' IS ave 10 lake place 1= month a ~ I'IlS one year anmversary w~1I uillas juS! past. The rev...w IS on our &Qe"da lor next wC(l k dU"ng Execuuve Se".sIOfl. Ken knows thaI his fev>cw is SCMelul&ew s Tor OIJr other Council appointees. Wo arc both line WJth using tM same lormm as we've used With 1h

Thanl<$. Randi

Tne COUllCll would h ~ e you 10 !;Ie p,eplUCd 10 diSCUSS tt,e 101kr.... ,1lg·

I Key Accompllsnm~nls 2 Key Cha ll enges 3. ProVI de examples ..... nen yO

Alter the h~t M!ee-n minutes 0/ yQ

Let m., Know II yOl J have adoljoona l ~ooSl l ons.

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Martinez. Mike [Council MemberJ

Fr om: Cole. Sheryl Sent: Thursday. January 20 2011 1:35 PM To : StIade. Rand,; Lefhngwel. Lee. Man,nez. Mike [Couocof Membe,[; Mo .... soro. Laura. R,Iey. O"'S: Spelman. WdIo1Im

SubjO!<: t: RE: Time tor C~ v Auc,lor Annual ReYIew ThlOrlk \'Ou Looks Great

Sheryl Cole Auston C,ly Coune.l COIHlCll Member Place 6 (S 12) 974 ·2266 (phone ) (SI2) 974-1890 (tax) IlI1R.,','www CU' ustin IX us.'QQynol'CQ!e.hlm

From: Shilde. Randi Sent: Thursday, January 20, 201 1 12:40 PM To: Leffingwell, Lee; Ma/tlnel, M,ke [CourlC~ Member); Cole, Shery1; Momson, l.d"'~ ; Riley, Chris; Spcln-oan, William SubJect: nm(! lor City AudllOf Annual R.f!\IlCW

COlleagues ••

Our C,ly Au dl lor's annu~ l rl\vlew IS due 10 la~e place Ihi s monlh as hi , one year annoversary wllh uS has iuSI past. The reVLCW is 00 00' agenda fo< ne xl week dunng Ex ecUTIve Scssio<1. Ken knows lnal his reyiol-w IS SCheduled. and seems Icady 10 dlscu» his !1f51 Vear 00 the job. Sheryl and I dIscussed the format weVe used for 00.119 the r!!VlewS tor OUr omer CouL'lClI appoinlees. We are both t'n(! wnll uson9 the same formal as we'Ve usod IIWl1h lhe OIbef$. but belore prov,dong this ouUono to Ken tomorrow. 1 wamed to aSk each 01 yoo $ugge$180y additional quesllOOs (d you haw any) andlor aav suggeSUOOS tor changes 10 lac lormal _ use. Please see be ~" and send me any suggestions tor changes. addltlOOs. ClC. as s.ooo as you can

Than ks. nandl

The Couna! would ~ke I'QU 10 Oft prepared to d,scuss tne folt""'~'

1 Key Accomphshments 2 Key cIlatkffiges 3, Provide e ! amp~s whon you have domorl$jrallJd l e ilde' shl ~ In; O"v>l19 SI'ategy SUppoortlllg Dive,sity lind InctUSLOO <0 ConliICt Managem

IIller Ihe forsll ll t~ ml!lu!es ot your ove'V I6W lind sel!·apprarsal on the above 1:(1111$. yO\) C;tfl e' pe(:t 80<" 0 lollm,,·up OVOStIO

Let me know ·1 yoy haoro acxN.onaf que5lloos,

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Martincz, Mlkc (Council Member] ----'------From ; M(tIlIM7, MlkQ (0:11,,,"0 1Member] Sent: rndaV.JlIIluary21.20ll l1 '57AM TO: n,ioy. Chf1S; nchal"t~t! S .; ·bS.Il'iS @...... AnnS.atlO.d ...... JU$1lf10 Blackmom·Htlsla Subject: Ops/f'lAnrung Comm,I1QC Commlnoo Mcmbo.s.

Ann has matle a ,equest to be pI(lec

Mayor Pro T e m Mike Martinez 310 W 2110 SI'eel Aust,n, Texas 51297~ 2264

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Martinez, Mike [Counc il Member)

From: Marlln

J agree v:rlh 1hO'I mentl(lr'lOJd r;Or'Icema and we aU take Ih

As you may kn ...... the erty manager annoUt'lOOd yesterday evoorog Ihal1hO'l entire ped in ItlIS caso. t1 you haw W"'f lurth(lr qvC$1r(WlS please leel llOO 10 contact us 3/ly time .

Mike

Mayor Pro Tern Mike Marti nez 310 W. 2nd SlrO<.~ Austtfl, Taxa5 512,:n~ .z264

From: Rid< Price lmallto:rlck@_ sent: Friday, J,,"'lJiIry 21, 20 11~ To: Le(f1~I, Lee; Martinez, M!ke lCooodl Member]; Mer"""", Llur~; Shade, R1rndi; shel)'1 .coleCid,uu stt ,bc.us; Spelmlil\, William; lWeI', Oui!;; Ott, M.:lrc SUbject: Holly Street O(.'OJrnml~nlng Contrao:;t Awaro

City Cowlcil Members & Mayor Leffingwell.

Colleagucs of nllne Ihal are dose 10 the Iiolly Sln:Ct projl"C1 have reached wt fOl' Mlppon ill contacting you regarding "'hat appears 10 be ~ poIenlJally gro;<..~ mis.appro[>rialion of power and scloctiuu in Ihe awarding of tile llully .sl,,:ct dc..·ommissloning conlract.

Thc "No Contact" agreement thaI is in plare for Ihis aIld olher selection projects (thaI I have been cl().'lc 10 on ~lC past) apl'C"r 10 have no soch enforer::meon of Ih is rule. This i~ d,shcllrtcning and leaVC!l a lAck of tnl$l in you. our ek"cloo officials.

Below 1 have I'Crformed a "CUI & paste" of a le llcr scnl to you from George Oswalt who wnles more r;lirfi:lly 10 the bSllC~:U hand.

Rick f>,ir:~, 1>$$00. All\. LEED fIl'

(IFf) AflC ONt: 1401 E, 711r S1. AU(il., .r. 78702 1 51?4 !)5 . 1 ~SIl

~ 1a1cm cnl fr uln George O~ w all , I',E .. O.\VRE

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I ~'" concemed wllh Ih" loelCl:lIon (lfQCCS.< RllIIIIC(1 for the f lolly power pl;!nl Ik.'COlIlmlssjomng proJOCI CQlUr:).CI. 11,,: sclcdi<)jl Illlll1'ix IS Crossly over weighted away from pric'C aut! shUl,ld ,101 be used. If Olle _IIms ,he val11c.~ n::la,~... 1 w servic<, pWV'';I<~' uilly (;tC !ll~ 5.6.9 and 15). Dixie J)cIH()1 ilion" the clem rccomm..:,lIlauon. rhe oll",r $<1(:;,,1 rIIClo". wlulc wunh SOIllC m;nor con.i(lcr.~li" ". should "01 have II OCM;n)j of mon.) I h ~II 5 perccIl, Oil the .(:aal fadors. As ;1 OOW stands, this SCk'(;lioll process IS an I.'mbarrassment for Ihe eily and a tomlll i sreg~ nJ fOf Auslin Encrgy rate payers_ S6 .000.

If tlll.' current sohcunI ioo CIIIUIO\ be ,.,.Ivage

Also. [ must [(;",illd Ihat the "No COltlnet" peno([ for th i~ pmjcct ha s w.n in effect ~in cc AlIguS( 2010 l11i ~ mc~lIS ,ilal (my con t h~t by agenls of rc s po!lll clI l ~ with Co,meil M ~lIIbcr.; or City Staff other thn n Ihe (!c,ign.ted point of m nl a..,1 I; grow,," for bid rejcction. Sin"" four months ba vc pa~

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From: M:w\lnOl, MOO! ]CoII""" Member] Sen1 : Tuesday, JllnUilry 2$, 2011 $:00 PM To; Oil, ""me Cc: G","~II , eobb~ Subjecl : Fwd AFO AJloploca:iw Prrx:css I$SI)fl$ ,,"'Inrc,

Call we plcn!l¢ gcl ~ r"l l"w lip as soon", YOII kllOw wmethillg ah",,1 tbe.e ;%IIC&. They !;cem lroubling.

Thank s, MIke

Senl vIa II'hone 3uIII0l while driving!!

Begi" rorwardcdlllC,,~ge:

I'ruccSl< Issue,;

Cluer KetT,

I'm sure )'00 are aware of the recent apphcalion process issucs with las! minule d l Squahfic~lIol1s of many apl,lical1!s. M ~IIY who w.;re inuiaUy Ijualificd upon 31'1,lymg on Itnc were laler ",.. ;c lving no()flCl1l1()1L~ as laIc as ycslc rd~ y thaI Ihey wcre 110 Jong~T l]ualiflO..-d !O lake Ihe writtell c~am. Mosi. if IIQ! all who were diSljllalificd were gi\'CII the reason of issllcs WIth a SUllutlitry altachmenl thnt was rC'lllirud wl!h (he OIl I illc npl'lical iOIl.

Upon hennllg Ihm Ihi, al1 achmcnt w"" lo be reqllired ~ c()ll pi c of month. n ~,O, mnny ()f the affimty group mcmbers v©enl were ~"Q"ccnl<'d of the I"'tt'ILlial problc,us that CQuld "[' :;C fr<)'" adding II HeW a'ix'Ct 10 the 01 1 lll\e applicati011. Our voiced CO IICC I!I .~ were quickly

We hu~c hct:1I hearing slori~~ ()f individU:II~ ~rrivlIIg to lJ.lke Ih~ c~am from OI.J1 of $Ialc. sOUle as far awa~' as Ilawal i ollly III find out they IIQ longer ~IC qual Ifk-d to lake the wnllClI uam,

II IS my rCC(lmmcn datl()fllk~1 cOllsidcrat;()I1 be g"'en to oorrC(:t lhc ob~io.l~ illCffec.,vcn.:ss uf ti>c cun,,", On lille appli~ati()n proces., (:oowlcr.ltl on$ m"~t be g"'clllo Ihe major prublc.us that Ihi, "oJd ,ll

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thos ~ddLh()Olal ~PI'k~ ti o" rC'l"i",nlC'U '''USI be wn,idcrcd I ..II~I hiring I'rocc..<.s had a .~c<.:()nd (J1 ,I iroc "I'pli~a\i(l" P"fl()<1 (ll,.,,,ed In .;Ii, "inale d i scrC llC, l(:ic~. ~o C<.l,,~,dcr~ l io" _,100,,1<1 IIC !"vcn It , rt(J I ~" 1 a sc~ond ~1\I'lica l i on pCl iod h; !: IVU Ihosc wi", believe tli"il' fi pphc"lio"s wcr~ 1I"I~ i tly I' ,oc e~~c d .

I lha,,~ yo" (Of your anrnnonlo IIIlS imponam i

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Martinez, Mike [Council Member]

From: Roley, Chr,s Senl: Wednesday Janullry 26. 20\ \ 5:25 PM To: MMUICl. M:kO! [Counc il MCmtlef[ Subje<::\: FW Sall ,110 PllUiI HUD Job C'O!!lhon applrcalron

Iy , , 1'vO! tlcenthirlk"'g abouillskrng a "",pie QUC5hOI'lS on thIS (.1 9 OEDI 9filll15)" specifIcally. aboulille pfoleclions In place rn casu 01 delauh OIllho loans

from : left, lewIS Sent: 1'I~>drl('Sday, .IiInuary 26, 201] 3A!:I PM To: Rik."(, Chris Subject: RE: Saltillo Plaza HUD lob Crcatkln apphcatlOO

The only otlrcc thal seemed rnlereSleO was MPT's. but I oon llh"'k II has treCfI pull('(l at nus Irme

I woukl bel tMI there WItt be cnovgh spell~ers oomong 0U11ornOHOW 10 puR ~ oil l he consem &gen da

I can cheel< ,n the morning but wO\:'O you want 10 pun ~ oUlerw,;e?

From: RIley, Chm Sent: Wednesd~y, JanualY 26, 201! ):4~ PI'! To: l~, lewIS Subject: FW : Silltillo Plaza fiUD lob Creatrorl ~pptication

Is thIS expected to be a discuss"", U

1m nOOll1g (0 h ~"e an OQPO"I.II'lty to a~ k a couplo questrons at>ou1 the c

from : P,uker, 011'1'" Sent: \'l edrlC$d

Mayor anO C,W Cooncr!

Up lor your l,n,1I reVIew and 8 vOle tomor'ow, JMU'''y 27lh ~ 1 1 , is the SaIWo Pial... HUD 6rawnheld Eo:::rnon"" Ocvclo;lmcnt It1J1r

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Martinez, Mike [Council Mem ber)

From; Ot l, MarC Se nl: Thursday, Jilnuary 27, 20 1 14'13 PM To: Cole. Sheryl: lelllr.gwell, Lee: Manlnoz, Mike [CoV<1cil Membor!: Morrison , Laor .. : Riley, Cn " s; Shade, RaNi,: SPOI"''''', Wd bil.m Cc: BrOW<:!er. LeslJo . Van Ecnoo. Ed, Trimble. MlChaol O"ec101'$1C.(!(:. Sccrelanes. Edward$. SUfl; Garza. Ruoy. Goode. Rooerl; Lumbre,as. Berl. McDonald. MlChaeiIAPDl: Sn>pes AnthOny Subj&c:l, FY 2012 Budge! Proell'Sl e~p l . el: Monday. Man;h 28. 201 I 1200 AM

Att"chmenls: ImageOOl png; oledata m$O ~ Budget elP Memo 10 CouncIl 012711 ,pd!

TO: Mayor and CounCil

FROM : Marc A. On. City Manager

DATE: January 27, 20 11

SUBJECT; FY 2012 Budget Process

As we begin to work on budget development and capnnl improYement planning for FY 2012, our process will agam reflect my ongoing commItment to the City Council and the community to Increase the level of stakeholder engagement. thereby maklng the process more inclus,ve and transparent. I am pleased 10 report thai over the pasllhree budget cycles, slall has made more Inlorma loon available, 10 more people, earlier in the budget process. than ever before. likewise, we have conducted numerous public meetongs, worked more closely with our Boards and Commissions, faci litated Council work sessions IhroughOut th e spring and summer, and engaged more stakeholders in tl1e budget process thiln at any tim e in Ihe City's history. In short, the direction I laid out 10 slaff nearly three years ag o -"to take the my stery out of Ihe budget and the budget process" - has, in my Opinion, been successfully implemented.

ThaI being said. there IS always room lor improvement. and I am eXCited by the prospecl of bUildong upon Ihe level of stake holder engagemenl we have achl9ved to dale. This yea(s Budget and Capila! Improvements Program (CIP) will be marked by i>evera l important new initlG\loves. Incfuding: • More oppo!lunities for public participation, • Publica tion of key bud get reports ea rlier on the process, • Development 01 a now Annual Performance Rcport and C it y Dashboard Ih(1 t w,1 1 improve our ab,lity to make data-driven deciSions, • The use of communLIy locus groups to betler understand the meaning behond key outcomes from OUI Annual Citizens Survey. and I'age J ot 3 to tax and utilit y rales.

Enhanced Performance Reporling Our performance measurement efforts will be entlanced th is year as ,I result of two new inilia ti ves - the use of community locus groups and the publication of th e City'S first Annual Performance Report. Bolh represent a contilluatioo of efforts on the pan 01 sta ff to bring a more data·driven, objective approach to key budget decisions.

The Annual PerfO/mance Report wil l contain a detailed assessment of prior year results for approximately 120 key Indicators of success as identified by operating depilftmenlS through their respechve business plans. The reporl will also inlroduce a new "City Dashboard" - a qUick-look view 01 how lhe City is performing on 10 to 20 of the most critical Citywide melrics. In the next few weeks, slaff will facilitate work sessions with graduates of the City Works Academy to help us identity whICh 01 Our melrics shOuld be included on the City Dashboard The Annual Performance Repon and Dashboard wi ll mark a significanl step forward in the level of accountability for results by first qualifying what success looks Irke and then quantifying how well we as a Cily are perlormlng.

TIle focus groups. occurring thiS month, will give us the opportunity to better undersland the meaDlng behind citizen oprnion on key service areas and potentia ll y Identify correcti ve aChons to specific concerns ide ntified in the survey. The focu s groups wi ll also provide importanl insight 1010 hOW we might improve our survey instrument In future years. The topic ar eas lor lhe locus groups will be cenlered on services idenlilied by the community as being of high importance but hDving relairvely low satisfaction.

In clOSing. lei me rellerate my unwavering commitment to an open, inclusive and transparent budget process - a process that provides an opportunity fOf voices 10 be heard and that respects ali oplDlons Decisions about the budget are simply too important and too far reaching to be made in isolati on. Instead. they must be made with the attention and participation of all stakeholders Dod CounCil Members. Not only is this the right way to do bu siness, but it is my belief that only in this manne r can we hope to arrive atlhe best solutions to what are often very difficult choices.

We took forward to worki ng with you as we begin 10 plan for FY 20 12. xc: Chlcf Financial Ollicer Budget OHicer Capital Planning Officer Assistant City Managers Department Directors

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Martinez, Mike (Council Member]

From: R,ley, cnll' Se nt: ThursdKY, January 27, 201' 10:02 PM To: 'Frank ro,mmdez' Ce : MM II'IO£, MIke (eo...ClI Mcmbnrl S ubject AE BEDI can to CounCIl

In t "'(!~l l ng , lnan~s,

From : fr an ~ FClliande~ [ - g g $ ill Sent: ll1ursdlly, JantlJfy 27, 2011 9:57 I'M To: Riley, c n,1s Cc: Ma,tlnel, Mike [Council ~lembcrl Subject: FW: BED! call to Coundl

H.-y (11m,

GiV(>f, <,Om .. ot 01,1 , c.onV<""illion •. I thought you Ollght ipprecJate the com"""'ntsfooncern~ abou~ the SlOI~VVS.

F' ~ nk

From: Mandy De Mayo '" I £ 1 INa 1 Sent: Thursdny, JanUl!O)' 27, 2011 3'28 P ~l To: rrank Fe",ande~; ' fr~ru;c;s Fergu50Il'; 'KMefi Peu p' Subject: RE: aWl call to Counc;1

I am goIng 10 droit a ielleJ lrom IIW lor you all 10 ,evlew til get II dono by the end 01 the day

I havo pullOO the paSI several yew-s 01 BEDI a .... ards (Ioclud;ng II COl.IPe submntad by KeVIn Johns as the ED alIne Qlfico 01 Econormc QevelOpmefll 10' Palm Beach County, FL) Here's the prOiOd thaI he got lunded Ifl 2009

There ere pkffily ot lunoJOO p-rajects thaI mdude both ne .... oonSl'ucUon ot hOUSIng (as a <:omponenl ol a mlxed-use proje<:l) and 'ehablh13bun at hOUSing In iOdd~lOO, 1110'" aro plenty 01 appl

I talked aI I0"9I 11 to DavId KHm , " ~ ky, who Is 1110 BE DI C(lnlact al HUD H e~dqu a rte r 5 . He WaS a we~ l tn of Inlo.-mOllOn. I OOSCflb

Tno ic"..-$ romed<31100 inVOlved the beller. II :l(;QfOS boiler. Even though th l!; fundIng IS lor browntlCkfs, HUD docs,"t wan! to be Iled uP on e ~ penSlvc and cxtonsrve rcmodWtlOJ'l 2 HUD w;lnl& 10 see ncaHorm 0<:000""<: boneflts. Tho'! Idea r:J cIoanll'lg up The Slto and proppong rt 10 sell to a pnV;tto devolope'(s) IS 100 18' In tho tuturo and unce,laln, The appllcabon would be Itrongllr d the develope'S were on board alreildy ""d commItted to Ihe pr~

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From: Fra rlCe$ FC rgOS\l/1 •••••:t...... S"'; ... ,...... ,. ~ nt : TI1Ur sdny, ;'1n\liJry 27, 20 11 11:] 9 Ar~ To: Ka,en P~up; M ~ndy De M.1VO Cc: 'Frank f crnandet Sobject: RE: BEDl Ciln to CoullClf

Too I'IIC - tlK' vote Just happ('ned R,lI1df dill ~~k about IhO' up MClfO s,tc Was laid till, ,no"ev could not bf: u'>ed lor Inat SilO' f W"JS t'V'!'IC to i",,,,t Illy ema,1 but il WJ$ too 1~le No doulll lhi~ happen, eV~ "1 year \0 we Just h~v~ I

From: !(aren ~'~up . ....- !',iill!'!'1 .. ~"!'5. .. ". Sent: Thursday, JaOllilry 27, 2011 10; ~ 5 AM To: Mandy De Mayo Cc: Frances fffguson Subject : Rc; BED! can to Council

\\'hal a l,nk mess. I [ow Call lhe pubhc L'OHnnCnl ",hen lhe pubhc cannot 5eC lhe ruln'l Ilow Coun<.:l1 "Ole "'hen the public comment period ;. ,,01 ovn?

On Jan 27, 201 L at 8:55 AM, jI. ' l~n dy Dc Mayo wrotc:

H~S anyooo talked ro Ccoru::o! aboor Ihis? I lUst re~l,zod lIlal ,r IS on Coundl agenda loday (I'm SOllY I didn'l catcn tna! tIe'of"i IronICally, !he EGRSO public commam paned was C ~ tcr.ded unto! January 26'" (to!llO!rO'N). So how can Counol vote on ~ today?

From; Kilren Sent: TlJe$d~y. To! M ~ 'ldy De M<>yo ec: 'F,arn:es F~uS

Ilwllk )OU for <.I igging 1010 tim r ,c Ocetl Iryrng tf) find the regs for week:;_ Wha!,~ lhe dend htll' for ~ubmltl 'ng Ih~ ~l'plic31ioll, and wh~1 "wid Ix" the connclh deatll me for approVIng Ihe "PI,IICa!iun~

If lh~ rcg~ I'ol'fC pllbll<>tl til 1'O,1f")!\c :11 co"ncil.

T il E UI l'''''jccr Th," WQulr1 hc ":~<': lIi "g 10 The ""n]lUl"';!), "noJ h\H'>ct< ;, a ca!a ly,! :rt fnrd~lIi l ot)· prOjeCl (>01 the ('"potu! Me(ro ,ite, B'1l ,lnrr Itl;, reprc'e'li"d rh:rl thi." I, virw'llly ,mjX""blc ""d..:r lhe reg, nud no one "he Ita' bo.'cn ablt: I" rcadlh.:: rcg~,

Iher,,', sl,lIlitc procc'~ r<~lIe at-oo.lllacilly approving I(~ for lID", ",U' l ltl an arc'! \\hich I~ 10nL't1 fur

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Karen.

I rcad ovor Iho SEOI application on li ne, Ihe 2001) ElED I NOF A. anlilhe govern",\) Iweral reQu ifll i()r1s, Frankly, I am p"rp:oxcd a~ 10 how Ihese pmje<:IS were selecled ilnd bundlod logether, I know l~'oa t tho 6EDI/103 mOme s GaM ot be U3ed for hOUS ing (CXC(:PI'" li mited C(lOO" usua ll y re!atec to redevelopment), but,t Can be used 1o, properly aoquislt,OIl , s lle preP

If the B[OI facus" 011 creatIng and retai ni ng fObs. atfordablc hOUSing is tl ~rlcel mcct10nism to ~Ch i e,,') t h~"e goals. The Cenler lor HOUSing PolICY (will, (jaw Irom the Nati onal Association oj Home Builders) Iu ~ t pu bl ished a report on the link between hOUSIng an d job crQ(llk", TM~e facts should l)O h~h l lghle d .

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AlSO. you mention that EGflSO ciatms tll(l! BEOI aplJlicatlon$lose poonlS il they IOClude hou~",g. \II\1AT? Hare s III" language directly trom The NOFA'

For pWJCcts llial include Ihe oon,(,uelioll "r hnusill!:. lil:.!)! mid Seclion 10 1:1 fu ndS may be us..'d 10 "nnnee acti"i,ie, n.",,_,sal)' 10 con , (<,u,'( ""u("h hQIJ~III[!, ."c h :l~ acqulSlunn ~1I<1 rei;llcd demohtion and d<':lfa,,~e on Ihe acquirc'd

The app"<=a:tons a'" sco'ed based on !I~O ,aung ';)ClOtS'

I. CapaoTy 01 Appllcanl {20 pomtS} In Ih.s CilSe the (I,a'i BEOt apphCl'lhon IS lechmcaUy t,om EGRSO. 001 NHCO NHGO only 9"IS a passWlg mention. 1. Oistress,Extcnl uI P,obIom. (15 points} Incorporates census data OIl rncome, po>ICfly tovels. ClC. 3. Soundness or Approach (3S po>nlS) HUr> wants 10 see Ihat SPOC~IC s~cs arc oOcnblro(! and lhal rmprovem.,.,t, C>m bIJ acI1teved Iflthe near·tum" .J. I oVQrog,ng II S porolS] Boll'! Ifl

I c!trllind no eviOOnce 10 SUPpoIlliIc assellron 1""1 altordabk! hous"g would /COPard'le a BEDllSecilon 108

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~~IC"h(H' , I would lOve 100" SOUlOO"e trom CG-ASO 10 oIl(.mll'Ulle fhat lISSClt.OO,

One or my conwrns IS that wo:wcm 10 be IJOIII9 down a rOII(Ilhal 1"1$ OP NHCD lunetl"'!! w~h<.lu: (lx1rac1i09 slgM"",1 pullbC !)ene"I. It romlllds me 01 11"'/12"" .eVllallLat!Oll. MIIlcnIDm, elC Whal 1115(1 cOl.Jlkl we have dono With lI1e COSO lunets we ;"e Iy.tlg up Wllh debl stlrvlCe?

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M(I'Kly 0& Mayo Prirn:,pa1 De Mllyo A~5OC;a!es 4002 Pete'$ Pat~ Aust,n TX 78731

512 454 1444 (phone) 5 12454 1112 (la x)

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. . - "' , from: rrances fergl.5Otl - - -~ - - - . sent: TUl.'Sday, January 25, 2011 12:33 PM To : Karen Paup; Mandy De Mayo Subje

Hi Kollen Mapdy's be.on dOIng >omo "·...... ~h on thl~ I thln~ it'd be good if YOU could talk,

From: Karen sent: Monday, To: Fraroces i'<.:rgusor, Cc: frank Fern

Thc~ IS:I pure hou

l1.c :;lOtt , celllS t(} "",,"1:10\1 , h ~ ~o nl'''rn 'Ibuul plcdglllg flliure CDBG 10 nlo~t people', ,ati,f;,t\,on. It ; ~ ;Wlli<:' Iilm jI,'l~r garel "H)I'I: lOll> 31 1(1 here's hn lIew 1}I)'s push"'g new 10lh lhrollgh.

On J,,,, 24. 201 1. JI 6:50 AI-I. r ran,:c-5 Fergllwn wrOle :

Wclllh~n lhis wems more compl,e.1It'd II sounds tlke,' hoUSll'8 is" problem. Ihen m~ybc we h~"I' 10 Io.(>(>p (lIlt nDses Dut ellt?

From: Ka'~!l u Sent: ~1 o r ld~ y, J~n ll<1ry ..:;' ~ --.. '""W~ ,:: ,,~' To: Fr~!l k rernaflt1an ; K3lhy Tyle.-; cathJrme echots SUbject : Re: BED! GIlt to Council

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Rc·p;,Ylllcut 111(1) I ,~ a l'Omblll31 ,Qn of blu" uncld rc,kH'lopmCni gr.uu ~".. I S..,<:lIon 1011 In.,n t hmmwcd "£:UIl't fulur<' CDIIG.) EriRSO i",,,IS th:1I Ihere "" tK:1I~r <: h:ul<:c of "'pa~mCni ou Ihe,c d,,~I~ than N I lei)', pleY,O,,, ,tc:,ls. I h~ " ....." ~1".; b,,,,,,.:,,,,, "'Clell'l ""blc. ", nuhc,,'..:d by Ihell 11,,1 pullon!: up c"ll:ncll'l. Allhe ('DC. I grill..,d Ihe ,hrcu.)r about "hclh~r Ih ~ CIty wOll ld f,)rcclo,e on J I ien for nun liC rf(\ l'In~ncc. l!c WQuid nOlt n Il,,'·er I he I(I IC" irm, i!o""ng; EG RSO ~;Iy~ 131::1) I npphclllio" ~ lo;;e IlOnllS If they Include 110. 1" ing , bill Ihfll I ivc 1 work 'pace ~een" to he (I glKill th ing fur . Ilc's tried ,0 tCI " I lUI) 1"'111 Joke ,hat Cap>la! de~1 in S AU>lIn, SHA financillg. I !c', had ,he prnrK"ri}' wned VMU. When I noel hIm a few' lIIonlh, ago. he waq Suing 10. do. =Iderlll31I."OIIdo~ OIlS(}<' l\'IFr I\'ow 1\\ ITnt~1 at ~ CH'tllhollgh the guvernmg percell! SCI hy tillS neIghborhood b ~..

T he proJeet..: ,,( the COC's public hc":lfing. two of Ihe tkvclopcnl ,hOi, cd "I' !O vo"d, for Ihe,r plQJcel~. KOOI is lor hi" h' c I .... ork proj~'C(. Ihe "ork pie~c is rccordm8 ~'udio:s . 1)(I,;$lbly Tcj"no 1\l"~l c ian s. and Pert)' l.ur('tM ror hI< 1Ilercmlo ne~r Ihe S"l1illo Slal1<)n, ",hcre he p1allS lu renl to. small VClIIJo'.,. for a SI " r,,)(II. The Illild bu~i"cs .• is a boutique hotel. The fQullh I., for Ih" lie" ' P.1pcl' El Mundo. oilly ~bolll S70.1.XlO of th\.· 0' crall Je:.1.

CDC ' \l prk,JITCII. 8·4 : T he majorit y of tile CQ Il1Il1 I~~ i ol\ b(~~~(T;t'i".;~r,:· c,: i~ i!I)aJ CIlQ\l gh 10 be worlll pl edging CDIlG aud (hal geltmg 200 jobs Q\l\I' cighed 8"n;"8 ,0l\1e afroodablc housing. No on~ callie frotllthc IIcighborhood to t(,,[i fy. kal'ing ,llC" bn,ic~ lly alone to. 8"1 ~(TO>1' that 80% un it ., were Wpl"l$~... i 10 he 60% units ur tli;lI this "'as" TOD (tim ~lIt\' if the V/\.'!U trumps Saltillo. nffoubllll,(y rcqu;r~mcnt <.j

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On Jan 23, 201 1.:l1 10 151''-'1. Frank fC"nullldfl. "'roIC:

I'd be supportillt of thaI, f rank

From: Frano!S ferguson t Sent: Sunday, .ktnuary 23, 2011 8,49 PM To: Karen Paul}; Thuy Pllan; Kathy TVIer; Frank F~,""lIl(!e-{; Qtharioo echols Subject: ~EDr call to COuncil

HI ;011 _ W HAT SAY YOU ?

Calhy and r talktd today We'vt been learning 31,nie more abotJt the BEDI grants- 3pp~rently, as we d,scussed - U\e~ IlrOj)(>~I$ k~p (omong oul of {{on Dev w/out any coll~bo f~l inn wi NHCO ... ~n d lhtn Nft CD.s

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So h'~IO/.r~ltv - th,S hilS rl'~ultl'd in a bun<;h 01 d('als ,ha, have never paid back - '>0 flOW w(' are in '>Ome degree of Irouble wI HUO

Ca thy ~"d I reco"''''c'',' that we raISe Ihi5 w/ at lea$' 0" CO ,,,,C, 1 'llember to get a I,ttle morc sunshine on th', process - al 10 be 5ure tile projects '!lake senS

Francvs Fergvsoo NallOfU/l Real Esta:e Programs NmghbotWorks AmeflCll Ph (512)

111 nf.'!O 1 1 Martinez, Mike (Council Member]

Froon: M(lr1'OOI, MIke ICooncoi Member] Senl: fhurSday, January 27, 20 11 4, 17 f'M To : SMdO, Haml i: 'MM' NIl!J)fIn': '1eI,l .K>1t 8 •••• Subject: FW Ooalh M<:mor.als

Fo ll ow Up F1a9: FOllow up Flng Slalu$: Com P ~ l ed

1n111 ,'rom:·or Rob<>rt '9 ~'un'l!'.""8 :"i"-.'!n~ .!!~.~'!!'!~~1 ••••• S"n~, Thursday, : " n" ~ty V, 2011 12: 18 f'!.I ,:,:>, :'Iord"on, ~ .. ur" S<.l>j""t: ooat~. H

I'm W';l"l tor re"iclotltiai nne """,neae a r""s, T!>", ~pi ri. l ot ".h., ;d.... 's to:O~ "ppl&",doo: the execut;on of :t ;.~ '~~on\l .... """"",rial ~r~ ,~ a ~l,,,r idea Pnge I of J

Martinez, Mike [Council Member]

From: Mall"lcl, Mlko [Collnal Mombo'l

Sen,: TM\ Jr s(!ay, In''u(Ir~ 27, 20 11 5'2 ' PM To: 'Boyer, Cr"oIlne', [email protected]'(I; ~ m t. I ~ ll of{I @ S R a~ l a ftor d@ l o . nCiXl r fOfJmrl(lm I S,org' IHn9rnorc@ I, iUS Tl ne :,;,,;;;m';'~'o @ ; : Ril ey. Gil", : eSILAS@OCv(lJlySIIIIS,eoon. BSII.ASO Z I? Q: nch ~ f e T /.@ S~

Ce: k a y l ke l~o@ 1 ' anltas, Marlsa: Moore. And'ow: Pa, ke,son , M

Th anks for the remmder I should have lime to complete It tomorrow. Hope that's ok.

--- From: Beyer, Sent: To: , [Council Member]: Riley, Chris; , I ' r ; Moore, And,ew; Mati; William<.nn, lau,... ; Ballas,

Good altemoon CaPItal Metro Boa,d Members, 1\ you Maven'1 oompleled IMe IT GoveCipa!e. please u$(I Ifle hnk below and proYkle you. ,esponses by COB tomorrow (Fnday). And. 1hanks 10 1iloso who have already provtded thell InpUlI hltpS:/[wwvuunr'l'vmonkeV.C9m1s1!T Goyeooan

Ca,oI,,,.. Beye.

From: , Caroline Sent: 2011 9:S7 AM To: II astalfon.l@:tcxa;;performiJ"19'lrts.org; " Matt; Wl lllamSQO, laura; Ballas, Matisa , Subject: YOUR INPUT IS REQl,JESTED: Capital Metro Board Memocr Survey 0<1 lJusiness Objectives and IT Go"""",nce I mportance: High

Good Moming Boo.rd mombers.

1\ mVlew ollnTOmlaTron Tocllnology (IT) GOV(lfl1(l!100 is nn (lppr""ed proj(rCl lfl lhe FY20 1 I CapItal M

InlOrnal Aud,t WIll pc rlofm thIS raview USIng tho Co ,",T (CO/wei ObjecTives for '"Iormlllioi, and 1()1

2/10/201 I I' ag,~ 2 of:;

TOCllnology) "vatuMivQ f(a rnewQfk WhKh w:;s (lovelop(.'d by IhO IT Govo"'ancc Instit ute (!J1tp'i/II!Wl'l ltgo orgl. /Is YOlJ call .ee from tho COBIT diagram bo low. businoss ooject,vos ddve Ihc supp

Wha( BIJsiness Objectives .7", most Important"' Th,s IS whore your input Is needed. As Ca pita l Met ro BMfd ",ombor~ , \'I11~t do y()lJ sao ~s tile Authorlly's most I mp

To initiate the survey: P l ea~e use tho folklwlnO link-;t bll!ls:l!www.9urvcymonk.. y.com/s/IT Governance Bo~rd Input

T he survey should take no more than to mlnl,tes, 1'hilnks in ildvance for particip ating and sharlf10 your lhoug ~ lS. If yo u 1'I>1"tto provKlc lulll\or I codlMc~, ploaso fccl lr OG to contaci rno directly or uSe th e text box at the end 01 the 8'rvey.

Warm Regards.

Ca roline (leyer, VI' Internal Audit Capital Metro. AustIn TX CHrq'ine .b oye(§i!~apmll t rQ ora 5 123-89.7560