Audit and Finance Committee

THE AUDIT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE WILL MEET ON TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2019 AT 9:30 AM, AUSTIN CITY HALL 301 W. SECOND STREET AUSTIN, TX Alison Alter, Chair Leslie Pool, Vice Chair Steve Adler, Member Kathie Tovo, Member Jimmy Flannigan, Member A quorum of the City Council may be present at this meeting. Action will only be taken by the members of the committee. The committee may go into a closed session under the Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071, of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from legal counsel on any item on this agenda. CALL TO ORDER Approval of Minutes 1. Approve the minutes of the Audit and Finance Committee Meeting of May 29, 2019, and Special Called Audit and Finance Committee Meeting on June 13, 2019. Citizen Communication: General 2. A maximum of five speakers signed up before the meeting is called to order will each be allowed three minutes to address topics not posted for committee action. Speakers may also sign up for specific items that the committee may take action on. Discussion and Possible Action 3. Audit of APD Body Cameras that looked at whether Austin Police officers are using body-worn cameras in accordance with APD policies, State law, and best practice guidance. (City Auditor’s Office) Sponsors: Council Member Alison Alter, and Council Member Leslie Pool 4. Audit of Permitting Process Improvements that looked at permitting process improvement actions taken by Development Services Department based upon prior audit and consultant reports (City Auditor’s Office) Sponsors: Council Member Alison Alter, and Council Member Leslie Pool 5. Review of the City’s updated financial policies (Financial Services Department).  Sponsors: Council Member Alison Alter, and Council Member Leslie Pool 6. City Attorney's Report regarding enforcement of Lobbyist Regulations, Chapter 4-8 of the City Code (Law Department) Sponsors: Council Member Alison Alter, and Council Member Leslie Pool 7. Update on Major Initiatives related to the MBE/WBE Procurement Program and the Small & Minority Business Resources Department (Small & Minority Business Resources Department) Sponsors: Council Member Alison Alter, and Council Member Leslie Pool 8. Update on the City’s overall capital improvement program (excluding enterprise fund projects) (Financial Services Department) Sponsors: Council Member Alison Alter, and Council Member Leslie Pool 9. Proposed bylaw amendments for the Joint Sustainability Committee in accordance with the City Council in Ordinance No. 20180510-056. (City Clerk’s Office) Sponsors: Council Member Alison Alter, and Council Member Leslie Pool 10. Proposed bylaw amendments for the Planning Commission to include term of service in line with the City Charter. (City Clerk’s Office) Sponsors: Council Member Alison Alter, and Council Member Leslie Pool 11. Proposed bylaw amendments for the Women’s Commission, to reflect the Commission’s vision to make Austin the most equitable city in the nation for women and girls. (City Clerk’s Office) Sponsors: Council Member Alison Alter, and Council Member Leslie Pool Future Items 12. Identify items to be discussed at future meetings. ADJOURN The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please call 512-974-2210 or TTY users route through 711.