Minutes for the Travis County Commissioners Court June 15, 2021 Voting Session Minutes Prepared by the Travis County Clerk 512-854-4722 ● www.traviscountytx.gov ● PO Box 149325, Austin, TX 78714-9325 Call to Order Meeting called to order on June 15, 2021, in the Travis County Administration Building, Commissioners Courtroom, 700 Lavaca Street, 1st Floor, Austin, TX, Dana DeBeauvoir, County Clerk, was represented by Deputy Gillian Porter. Present: County Judge Andy Brown Commissioner Precinct 1 Jeffrey Travillion Commissioner Precinct 2 Brigid Shea Commissioner Precinct 3 Ann Howard Commissioner Precinct 4 Margaret J. Gómez Clerk's Note: The County Judge condemned the actions of intimidation against a member of the Commissioners Court. Clerk's Note: The Court held a moment of silence for Ada Anderson. Clerk's Note: Clerk's Note: The members of the Commissioners Court discussed the voting session being held by video conference and that several Commissioners are not physically present. MOTION: Each Commissioner not physically present delegates the authority to the County Judge to sign any documents, including orders related to items before the court today on their behalf. RESULT: APPROVED - UNANIMOUS MOVER: Commissioner Precinct 4 Margaret Gómez SECONDER: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jeffrey Travillion AYES: Andy Brown, Jeffrey Travillion, Brigid Shea, Ann Howard, Margaret Gómez MOTION: Set the schedule for: • Item 30 to be called up at 10AM • Item 29 to be called up at 1:30PM • Item 16 to be called up at 3:00PM MOVER: County Judge Andy Brown SECONDER: Commissioner Precinct 3 Ann Howard June 15, 2021 Minutes of the Travis County Commissioners Court Page 1 SUBSTITUTE: Keep Item 30 at 10AM and call Items 16 and 29 together at 1:30PM. MOTION: MOVER: Commissioner Precinct 2 Brigid Shea SECONDER: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jeffrey Travillion Clerk’s Note: The Court took a vote on whether to vote on the Substitute Motion before the Standing Motion. RESULT: Passed (3-2) AYES: Jeffrey Travillion, Brigid Shea, Margaret Gómez NAYS: Andy Brown, Ann Howard Clerk’s Note: A Vote on the Substitute Motion was taken. RESULT: Passed (3-2) AYES: Jeffrey Travillion, Brigid Shea, Margaret Gómez NAYS: Andy Brown, Ann Howard Clerk’s Note: The County Judge noted that Item 30 will be called up at 10AM and Items 16 and 29 will be called together at 1:30PM. Consent C1. Receive Bids from County Purchasing Agent. (Commissioner Travillion) C2. Approve Payment of Claims by County Treasurer. (Judge Brown) C3. Authorize the County Treasurer to invest County funds. (Judge Brown) C4. Approve the minutes for the May 25, 2021 Voting Session and May 25, 2021 Special Joint Session. (Judge Brown) MOTION: Approve Items C1-C4. RESULT: APPROVED - UNANIMOUS MOVER: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jeffrey Travillion SECONDER: Commissioner Precinct 4 Margaret Gómez AYES: Andy Brown, Jeffrey Travillion, Brigid Shea, Ann Howard, Margaret Gómez Second Consent Motion MOTION: Approve Items 7, 8, 9, 10.a-b, 12.a, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18.a, 19, 20, 21, 23, 26, 27, and 28. RESULT: APPROVED - UNANIMOUS MOVER: Commissioner Precinct 4 Margaret Gómez SECONDER: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jeffrey Travillion June 15, 2021 Minutes of the Travis County Commissioners Court Page 2 AYES: Andy Brown, Jeffrey Travillion, Brigid Shea, Ann Howard, Margaret Gómez Clerk's Note: The Judge asked the Court to add Item 11 to the Consent Motion, excluding Budget Amendment A1. MOTION: Add Item 11, excluding Budget Amendment A1, to the Consent Motion. RESULT: APPROVED - UNANIMOUS MOVER: Commissioner Precinct 3 Ann Howard SECONDER: Commissioner Precinct 4 Margaret Gómez AYES: Andy Brown, Jeffrey Travillion, Brigid Shea, Ann Howard, Margaret Gómez Clerk's Note: The County Judge noted that the Consent Motion now contains Items C1- C4, 7, 8, 9, 10.a-b, 11, 12.a, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18.a, 19, 20, 21, 23, 26, 27, and 28. Public Hearings 1. Receive comments regarding a request to authorize the filing of an instrument to vacate a public utility easement located along the common lot lines of Lots 225 & 226, Apache Shores First Installment, a subdivision in Precinct Three. (Commissioner Howard) MOTION: Open the Public Hearing RESULT: APPROVED - UNANIMOUS MOVER: Commissioner Precinct 3 Ann Howard SECONDER: Commissioner Precinct 4 Margaret Gómez AYES: Andy Brown, Jeffrey Travillion, Brigid Shea, Ann Howard, Margaret Gómez Members of the Court heard from: Anna Bowlin, Division Director, Development Services and Long-Range Planning, Transportation and Natural Resources (TNR) MOTION: Close the Public Hearing RESULT: APPROVED - UNANIMOUS MOVER: Commissioner Precinct 4 Margaret Gómez SECONDER: Commissioner Precinct 3 Ann Howard AYES: Andy Brown, Jeffrey Travillion, Brigid Shea, Ann Howard, Margaret Gómez June 15, 2021 Minutes of the Travis County Commissioners Court Page 3 2. Receive comments regarding the following requests associated with Easton Park Section 1B, Lot 4 subdivision in Precinct Four: A. Authorize the filing of an instrument to vacate a drainage easement dedicated per document #2017023065 of the Official Public Records of Travis County. B. Authorize the filing of an instrument to vacate a drainage easement dedicated per document #2015088014 of the Official Public Records of Travis County. C. Authorize the filing of an instrument to vacate a portion of lateral support easement dedicated per document #2016150895 of the Official Public Records of Travis. (Commissioner Gomez) MOTION: Open the Public Hearing RESULT: APPROVED - UNANIMOUS MOVER: Commissioner Precinct 4 Margaret Gómez SECONDER: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jeffrey Travillion Clerk’s Note: The Court approved without objection the opening of the Public Hearing. Members of the Court heard from: Anna Bowlin, Division Director, Development Services and Long-Range Planning, TNR MOTION: Close the Public Hearing RESULT: APPROVED - UNANIMOUS MOVER: Commissioner Precinct 4 Margaret Gómez SECONDER: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jeffrey Travillion AYES: Andy Brown, Jeffrey Travillion, Brigid Shea, Ann Howard, Margaret Gómez Resolutions & Proclamations 3. Consider and take appropriate action regarding Juneteenth 2021 Proclamation. (Commissioner Travilllion) Members of the Court heard from: Juanita Jackson, Executive Assistant, Travis County Health and Human Services (HHS) Deone Wilhite, Executive Assistant, Commissioner Precinct 1 Office RESULT: DISCUSSED Clerk’s Note: The County Judge noted that the proclamation for Juneteenth was approved previously. June 15, 2021 Minutes of the Travis County Commissioners Court Page 4 4. Consider and take appropriate action to approve the resolution creating a Travis County Fleet Electrification Plan. (Commissioner Shea & Commissioner Travillion) Members of the Court heard from: Zenobia Joseph, Travis County resident MOTION: Approve Item 4. RESULT: APPROVED - UNANIMOUS MOVER: Commissioner Precinct 2 Brigid Shea SECONDER: Commissioner Precinct 1 Jeffrey Travillion AYES: Andy Brown, Jeffrey Travillion, Brigid Shea, Ann Howard, Margaret Gómez Emergency Services 5. Consider and take appropriate action regarding the following: A. Outdoor burning in the unincorporated areas of Travis County. B. County response to natural disaster or other emergency. (Judge Brown) RESULT: NO ACTION NECESSARY 6. Receive briefing and take appropriate action regarding items related to the County’s response to and recovery from COVID-19, including but not limited to: A. Periodic update from the Austin/Travis County Public Health Authority; B. Vaccine distribution, operations, and associated agreements; C. Rental assistance programs and initiatives; D. Utility assistance programs and initiatives; and E. Other necessary measures and actions. (Judge Brown) Members of the Court heard from: Chuck Brotherton, County Executive, Emergency Services Ken Bailey Chief, Emergency Services District #11 (ESD #11) George Morales III, Constable, Precinct 4 Sherri Fleming, County Executive, HHS Kirsten Siegfried, Director, Family Support Services Division, HHS RESULT: DISCUSSED June 15, 2021 Minutes of the Travis County Commissioners Court Page 5 7. Consider and take appropriate action to appoint Mike Howe, Vicky Linsalata, and Mitchell Jones to serve on the Travis County Emergency Services District No. 17 Board of Commissioners, effective immediately, with the term expiring January 1, 2022. (Commissioner Shea) RESULT: ADDED TO CONSENT Health & Human Services 8. Consider and take appropriate action to approve Modification No. 8 adding funds to the System of Care interlocal agreement with Integral Care for FY21. (Judge Brown & Commissioner Gomez) RESULT: ADDED TO CONSENT 9. Consider and take appropriate action to approve Modification No. 8 adding funds to the Families with Voices interlocal agreement with Integral Care for FY21. (Judge Brown & Commissioner Gomez) RESULT: ADDED TO CONSENT Intergovernmental Relations 10. Consider and take appropriate action on appointments to the Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board: A. Issue a Call for Applications in order to fill the Local Physician vacancy with a term set to expire July 31, 2024; and B. Reappoint John Villanacci for an additional term set to expire July 31, 2024 (Judge Brown) RESULT: ADDED TO CONSENT Planning & Budget 11. Consider and take appropriate action on budget amendments, transfers and discussion items. (Commissioner Gómez) RESULT: ADDED TO CONSENT Clerk's Note: The County Judge noted that Item 11 was approved on consent excluding Budget Amendment A1. June 15, 2021 Minutes of the Travis County Commissioners Court Page