REGULAR MEETING OF THE ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2026, AT 6 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Zoning and Platting Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than 2 p.m. on the day of the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, please use the QR code or link at the end of this document. If you have questions regarding speaker registration, please contact Ella Garcia, Staff Liaison, at LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-978-0821. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Hank Smith, Chair (District 8) Betsy Greenberg, Vice Chair (District 10) Ryan Puzycki, Secretary (District 7) Alejandra Flores, Parliamentarian (District 5) Luis Osta Lugo (Mayor’s Representative) Scott Boone (District 1) David Fouts (District 2) Lonny Stern (District 3) Andrew Cortes (District 4) Christian Tschoepe (District 6) Taylor Major (District 9) Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0821 Attorney: Jenna Schwartz, 512-978-0871 Page 1 of 5 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first four speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Rezoning: C14-2026-0021 - Round Rock ISD Career & Technical Education Center; District 6 9900 Spectrum Drive, Lake Creek Location: Owner/Applicant: Dennis Covington Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Civilitude (Kyle Moore, P.E.) IP-PDA to IP-PDA, to change conditions of zoning Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Austin Planning C14-2026-0023 - 8863 Anderson Mill Road; District 6 8863 Anderson Mill Road, Lake Creek 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Third NHP Holdings, LP (Nelson H. Puett GP) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Nelson Puett Real Estate (Shawna Sigala) I-RR, GR-CO to GR-CO Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Austin Planning 4. Conditional Use Permit: SPC-2025-0320A - 4109 Marathon Conditional Use Permit; District 10 4109 Marathon Boulevard, Waller Creek Location: Owner/Applicant: Fadana Real Estate LLC (Fuad Fayad) Agent: Request: ATX Permit & Consulting, LLC (Lila Nelson) Conditional Use …
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ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2026-0021 - Round Rock ISD Career & Technical Education Center - PDA Amendment DISTRICT: 6 ADDRESS: 9900 Spectrum Drive ZONING FROM: IP-PDA * The applicant is requesting to amend the existing planned development area (PDA) overlay to add Public Primary Educational Facilities, Public Secondary Educational Facilities, Administrative Services, and Childcare Services (General) as permitted uses of the property. TO: IP-PDA* SITE AREA: 48.79 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Dennis Covington APPLICANT/AGENT: Civilitude (Kyle Moore, P.E.) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends IP-PDA, Industrial Park-Planned Development Combining District, zoning to change conditions of zoning. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: May 19, 2026 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 02 C14-2026-0021 - Round Rock ISD Career & Technical Education Center; District 61 of 11 C14-2026-0021 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: 2 The property in question is a 48+ acre office development, with two surface parking lots, zoned IP-PDA. There is floodplain (Davis Springs Branch Creek) and a detention pond zoned PUD to the north and a multifamily complex zoned MF-3-CO to the northeast. To the south, there is an office/warehouse center zoned IP-CO. The lots to the east contain detention zoned P and R&D and another multifamily development zoned MF-3. To the west, there is an office/manufacturing plan and undeveloped land zoned IP-PDA and IP respectively. In this rezoning request, the applicant is asking to amend the existing planned development area (PDA) to add Public Primary Educational Facilities, Public Secondary Educational Facilities, Administrative Services, and Childcare Services (General) as permitted uses of the property (please see Applicant’s Request Letter – Exhibit C). The applicant, Round Rock School District, recently purchased this 206,000-square-foot office facility, which was formally home to a legal services firm, to utilize this site as a districtwide center for career and technical education and innovation. It will house training for auto body, cosmetology, early childhood and electrical trades, among other uses that will include providing practice spaces for robotics teams. The staff recommends IP-PDA zoning, to amend the existing PDA conditions in Ordinance No. 931104-K, to permit Public Primary Educational Facilities, Public Secondary Educational Facilities, Administrative Services, and Childcare Services (General) on the property. The proposed zoning is consistent with the purpose of the base district and surrounding zoning patterns. There are commercial and industrial uses to the south, east and west of the site under consideration. The property fronts on …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2026-0023 - 8863 Anderson Mill Road DISTRICT: 6 ADDRESS: 8863 Anderson Mill Road ZONING FROM: I-RR, GR-CO TO: GR-CO SITE AREA: 3.12 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Third NHP Holdings, LP (Nelson H. Puett GP) AGENT: Nelson Puett Real Estate (Shawna Sigala) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends GR-CO, Community Commercial-Conditional Overlay Combining District, zoning. The conditional overlay will prohibit the following uses on the property: Automotive Repair Services, Automotive Sales, Automotive Washing (of any type), Bail Bond Services, Club or Lodge, Commercial Off-Street Parking, Drop Off Recycling Collection Facility, Exterminating Services, Funeral Services, Hotel/Motel, Off-Site Accessory Parking, Outdoor Entertainment, Outdoor Sports and Recreation, Pawn Shop Services and Service Station. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: May 19, 2026 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 03 C14-2026-0023 - 8863 Anderson Mill Road; District 61 of 20 C14-2026-0023 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: 2 The property in question is a suite developed with a commercial strip center that fronts Anderson Mill Road. The lots to the north, across Anderson Mill Road, contain single family residences currently designated I-SF-2. The tracts of land to the south and east are developed with public schools (Deer Park Middle School and Live Oak Elementary School) designated I-RR. To the west, there is an undeveloped tract of land and townhouse residences zoned LR- MU-CO. In this request, the applicant is asking to zone the property to GR-CO, Community Commercial-Conditional Overlay Combining District, zoning to bring the existing uses on the site into conformance with City of Austin Land Use regulations. The applicant proposes to maintain the current conditional overlay from the previous GR-CO zoning case for the restaurant footprint in this shopping center from zoning case C14-2022-0041 (please see Ordinance No. 20220728-135 - Exhibit C). The staff is recommending GR-CO, Community Commercial-Conditional Overlay District, zoning for the property under consideration. The proposed GR-CO zoning will allow for low intensity office and commercial uses on a lot that front onto an arterial roadway, Anderson Mill Road. GR-CO zoning will permit the applicant to develop and maintain limited commercial uses on a property adjacent to the residential neighborhoods to the north. The proposed zoning will permit the applicant to bring the existing uses on the site into conformance the land use regulations in the City of Austin Code. The applicant agrees with the staff’s recommendation. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION SITE PLAN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: PROJECT NAME: SPC-2025-0320A 4109 Marathon Conditional Use Permit ZAP DATE: May 19, 2026 ADDRESS: 4109 Marathon Blvd COUNCIL DISTRICT: 10 APPLICANT: Fadana Real Estate, LLC (Fuad Fayad) AGENT: PROPERTY OWNER: ATX Permit & Consulting, LLC (Lila Nelson) (512) 657-7349 4408 Spicewood Spring Road Austin, Texas 78759 Fadana Real Estate, LLC (Fuad Fayad) 4108 N. Larmar Blvd Austin, TX 78756 CASE MANAGER: Randall Rouda Randall.Rouda@austintexas.gov (512) 978-3338 PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to allow off-site accessory parking to serve an existing auto sales use. No construction is proposed with this Conditional Use Permit, however, one building will be demolished under a separately issued Site Plan Exemption and Demolition Permit. The existing paved surface will be striped for parking. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit with a Condition of Approval to require the installation of signage limiting the use of the Off-Site Accessory Parking area to employees, customers and guests and prohibiting the storage or display of vehicles for sale. PROJECT INFORMATION: SITE AREA: SITE’S ZONING WATERSHED WATERSHED ORDINANCE TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS Not required CAPITOL VIEW CORRIDOR PROPOSED ACCESS 7,579 square feet LR-ETOD-DBETOD Waller Creek (Urban) Comprehensive Watershed Ordinance FLOOR-AREA RATIO BUILDING COVERAGE IMPERVIOUS COVERAGE PARKING None Alley between Marathon Blvd. and Lamar Blvd. Allowed 0.5:1 50% 80% None Required 0:1 0% 80% 13 Proposed SUMMARY COMMENTS ON SITE PLAN: Land Use: The property consists of two lots. The zoning for both lots was recently changed from LO- ETOD-DBETOD to LR-ETOD-DBETOD. (Zoning Case No. C14-2025-0023, City Council Ordinance No. 04 SPC-2025-0320A - 4109 Marathon Conditional Use Permit; District 101 of 11 4109 Marathon CUP SPC-2025-0320A 2 20250522-075). The Site is currently 100% paved and contains an existing storage building with a footprint of approximately 6,853 square feet. No Construction is proposed with this Conditional Use Permit, however, a Site Plan Exemption and Demolition Permit have previously been issued for the demolition of the existing building and removal of approximately 1,580 square feet of pavement adjacent to Marathon Boulevard. If the Conditional Use Permit is approved, the remaining paved area will be striped for parking. Access to the parking lot would be from the alley to the east of the site, between Lamar Boulevard and Marathon Boulevard. The property to be served is an existing automobile sales use located across the …
ZAP • Appeal or disapproval of an application for prelim plan or plat • All zoning applications except those under the jurisdiction of PC • Applications for land use variances or special exceptions under 25-1-211 • Requests to approve more than 15% parkland dedication for single family developments under 25-1-602 ILA (as they relate to use, development, and construction) under 25-1-902 • • Right to initiate zoning or rezoning of property under 25-2-242 • Zoning applications for cohesive developments like PUDs • Historic landmark designation under 25-2-355 • Rural residence lot clustering conditional use permits under 25-2-552 • Modifications to site development regulations for warehouse/limited office site plans under 25-2-584 • Right to waive prohibition on surface parking lots, curb cuts, and unscreened garage openings for new development on congress or east of 6th on streets adjacent to a downtown park or town lake or along a downtown creek under 25-2-643 • Right to waive certain requirements related to off street parking in convention center combining districts east of 35 under 25-2-644 • Right to reduce number hours of operations for bed and breakfasts residential use facility under 25-2-786 • Appeals and protests of waivers for lodging houses as it relates to number of rooms and parking requirements under 25-2-787 • Conditional permitting for performance venues under 25-2-819 • Right to set telecommunication tower heights for towers 300+ feet from a MH district/use or SF-5 district/use under 25-2-839 • Right to waive separation requirements for towers and certain districts under 25-2-839 • Approving nonconforming uses under 25-2-947 • Approving site plans that propose alternatives to the landscape requirements under 25-2- 1001 • Hill country road way corridor variances to the minimum 40% natural state requirement under 25-2-1025 • Right to initiate site specific compatibility standard amendments under 25-2-1054 • Waiving hill country corridor roadway requirements under 25-2-1105 • Approving voluntary requests to be subject to the hill country roadway corridor regulations under 25-2-1106 • Granting hill country roadway corridor FAR development bonuses for properties with grades steeper than 15% under 25-2-1128 • Approving licensing agreements for docks on Lake Austin, Lady Bird Lake, or Lake Walter E. Long that want to construct living quarters or businesses into or above the lake under 25-2-1177 • Right to waive street alignment requirements for subdivision layouts under 25-3-52 • Prelim plan and plat appeals under 25-4-33 • Platting requirement variances under 25-4-37 • …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE LIBRARY COMMISSION MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026, AT 6 P.M. ST. JOHN BRANCH LIBRARY 7500 BLESSING AVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Commission may be participating via video conference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in- person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Laura Polio, 512-974-9624, laura.polio@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Lynda Infante Huerta, Chair Pamela Carlile Sara Gore Melissah Hasdorff Sheila Mehta Holly Sabiston Edward Selig, Vice Chair Dr. Suchitra Gururaj Elizabeth Hansen Andrea Herrera Moreno Lorrie Ann Mitchel AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Library Commission regular meeting on April 27, 2026. WORKING GROUP UPDATE 2. Update from Working Group regarding Austin as a Book Safe Harbor. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. 4. 5. Staff briefing on Austin Public Library Reconsideration Process by Christina Nelson, Branch Services Division Manager, Austin Public Library. Staff briefing on Summer at Austin Public Library and Kids Block Party, by Alanna Graves, Librarian III, Austin Public Library. Staff briefing on May 2026 Austin Public Library Public Programming Highlights and Facilities Updates, by Hannah Terrell, Director of Libraries. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT 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 contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Laura Polio at Austin Public Library Department, at 512-974-9624 or laura.polio@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Library Commission, please contact Laura Polio at 512-974-9624 or laura.polio@austintexas.gov.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026 AT 6:30 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W 2ND ST. AUSTIN, TEXAS Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Ryan Sperling at 512-974-3568 or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS : Commissioner Appointment Commissioner Kitty McLeod, Vice Chair (she/they) District 1 Mariana Krueger (she/her) Appointment District 9 KC Shepherd Coyne, Chair (they/he) District 2 Devan Daniel (he/him) District 10 Steven Rivas (he/him) District 3 Rocío Fierro-Pérez (she/her/ella) Mayor Brigitte Bandit (they/she) District 4 Morgan Davis (he/him) Jerry Joe Benson, Secretary (he/him) District 5 Randy Pituk (he/him) Asher Knutson (he/him) District 6 Marlon Johnson (he/him) J. Scott Neal (he/him) District 7 Anna Nguyen (she/her) Garry Brown District 8 Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting on April 20, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing regarding Austin Fire Department’s training and resources for LGBTQIA+ residents, internal support for equity, and challenges and priorities currently being faced. Presentation by Tom Vocke, Chief of Staff, Austin Fire Department. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Update regarding the progress on the LGBTQIA+ Cultural Center Feasibility Study. Update by Mark Gilbert, Director, Hayat Brown. Update regarding the progress of the Mayor’s Public Spaces Task Force. Update by Commissioner Rivas. Discussion to provide an update finalizing and installing a historical marker on the intersection of 4th St. and Colorado St. Update by Commissioner Brown. Discussion regarding the development of the 2026 General Obligation Bond Program. Discussion to review a new view-only folder for commission resources, community engagement, and what the commission has accomplished over the last year and goals for the next year for inclusion in the annual internal review. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. 9. 10. Approve the formation of a Working Group to communicate …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Design Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Chad Sharrard at 512- 974-8033 or chad.sharrard@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Marissa McKinney, Chair Kevin Howard, Vice Chair Ramachandra “Rao” Aradhyula David Carroll Nkiru Gelles Saira Khan CALL TO ORDER AGENDA Conners Ladner Josue Meiners Evgenia “Jenny” Murkes Jon Salinas Brendan Wittstruck PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Design Commission special-called meeting on May 4th, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing regarding the Barton Springs Road Bridge. Presented by Eric Bailey, Austin Capital Delivery Services. Sponsors: Chair Salinas and Commissioner Carroll. Staff briefing regarding the inclusion of West Campus into the Downtown area. Presented by Shanisha Johnson, Austin Planning. Sponsors: Chair Salinas and Vice Chair Meiners. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. 5. Discussion and action to recommend to City Council whether the project Fiesta Gardens, located at 2101 Jesse E. Segovia St., complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards. Presented by Clayton Korte and Travis Greig of Clayton Korte. Discussion and action to appoint a member of the Design Commission to serve as the Commission’s representative on the Downtown Commission. Sponsors: Chair Salinas and Vice Chair Meiners. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS City Code requires at least two board members sponsor an item to be included on an agenda. This section of the agenda provides members an opportunity to request items for future agendas. Staff should assume that if there is no objection from other members expressed at the meeting, the members’ silence indicates approval for staff to include on the next agenda. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications …
DESIGN COMMISSION MINUTES SPECIAL CALLED MEETING Monday May 4, 2026 The Design Commission convened in a Special Called meeting on Monday May 4, 2026, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405, located at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Marissa McKinney called the Design Commission meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Marissa McKinney (Chair) Kevin Howard (Vice Chair) Ramachandra “Rao” Aradhyula (arrived 6:05) David Carroll Nkiru Gelles Evgenia “Jenny” Murkes (arrived 6:09) Jon Salinas Brendan Wittstruck Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: None PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Design Commission Regular Meeting on April 27th, 2026. The minutes from the Design Commission regular meeting on April 27th, 2026, were approved on Vice Chair Kevin Howard’s motion, Jon Salinas’ second on a vote of 6-0. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and possible action on recommendations regarding the proposed Downtown Density Bonus Phase I Urban Design Standards. Motion to recommend that the Design Commission forward the alternative draft, as amended, to the Planning Commission. Sponsors Howard and Wittstruck. Vote 8-0. 1 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Working group update from a representative from the urban design guideline working group that will update the design commission about ongoing coordination with the planning commission regarding the downtown density bonus standards document and process. Sponsors: Howard and Gelles. ADJOURNMENT Chair Marissa McKinney adjourned the meeting at 6:36 p.m. without objection. 2
REGULAR MEETING OF THE DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Design Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Chad Sharrard at 512- 974-8033 or chad.sharrard@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Marissa McKinney, Chair Kevin Howard, Vice Chair Ramachandra “Rao” Aradhyula David Carroll Nkiru Gelles Saira Khan CALL TO ORDER AGENDA REVISED Conners Ladner Josue Meiners Evgenia “Jenny” Murkes Jon Salinas Brendan Wittstruck PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Design Commission special-called meeting on May 4th, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing regarding the Barton Springs Road Bridge. Presented by Eric Bailey, Austin Capital Delivery Services. Sponsors: Commissioner Salinas and Commissioner Carroll. Staff briefing regarding the inclusion of West Campus into the Downtown area. Presented by Shanisha Johnson, Austin Planning. Sponsors: Commissioner Salinas and Chair Meiners. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. 5. 6. Discussion and possible action on recommendations regarding the future of the Design Commission and their role in the development review process. Sponsors: Commissioner Murkes and Vice Chair Howard. Discussion and action to recommend to City Council whether the project Fiesta Gardens, located at 2101 Jesse E. Segovia St., complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards. Presented by Clayton Korte and Travis Greig of Clayton Korte. Discussion and action to appoint a member of the Design Commission to serve as the Commission’s representative on the Downtown Commission. Sponsors: Commissioner Salinas and Chair Meiners. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS City Code requires at least two board members sponsor an item to be included on an agenda. This section of the agenda provides members an opportunity to request items for future agendas. Staff should assume that if there is no objection from other members expressed at the meeting, the members’ …
Central City District Plan Austin Planning | Design Commission | May 18, 2026 Agenda 01 02 03 04 05 Central City District Introduction Plan Overview Advisory Groups Project Timeline Progress to Date 2 The Central City District Plan Area Downtown Austin Plan area, South Central Waterfront area, and the University of Texas area Lamar Boulevard to the west Proposed UNO Update boundary to the north I-35 to the east Proposed South Central Waterfront regulating boundary to the south 3 About the Central City District Plan The 2011 Downtown Austin Plan is being updated as the Central City District Plan, including the University of Texas area and the South Central Waterfront. The Plan will create a 10-year blueprint for future growth and investments with a unified vision for improving land use, mobility, public spaces, and economic and cultural vibrancy in our urban core. It will align with existing citywide strategic plans and policies and seeks to build consensus for effective implementation. Community-informed vision and goals Place Type mapping to inform future development patterns Public realm and multimodal improvements Program, policy, project, and partnership recommendations Implementation action items Map: AECOM Data: City of Austin 4 Interagency Technical Advisory Group (ITAG) COA Departments Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment Austin Housing Austin Capital Delivery Services Austin Parks & Recreation Austin Climate Action and Resilience Austin Planning Austin Communications and Engagement Austin Police Austin Development Services Austin Police Oversight Austin Economic Development Austin Public Library Austin Emergency Services Austin Resource Recovery Austin Energy Austin Small & Minority Business Resources Austin Equity and Inclusion Austin Project Connect Austin Facilities Management Austin Transportation and Public Works Austin Financial Services Austin Water Austin Fire Austin Watershed Protection Austin Government Relations Austin Homeless Strategies and Operations Meets once monthly via Teams Review draft deliverables using subject matter expertise Will remain in contact on annual basis to inform implementation tracking Partner Agencies Austin Community College Austin Transit Partnership CapMetro Central Health Rally Austin Texas Department of Transportation Travis County University of Texas 5 Stakeholder Advisory Group (SAG) Member Organizations Accessible Housing Austin (aha!) Endeavors Safe Streets Austin ADAPT of Texas allgo AURA ATX Greater South River City Combined Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Shoal Creek Conservancy Judge’s Hill Neighborhood Association South Congress Merchant's Association La Pena Texas School for the Deaf Austin Chamber of Commerce Mexic Arte The Contemporary Austin Housing Coalition Movability …
§ 2-1-130 DESIGN COMMISSION. (A) The Design Commission membership should include a diverse group of persons having expertise in urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, historic preservation, civic art, real property development, construction, and economic development. (B) The commission shall provide advisory recommendations to the city council as requested by the city council to assist in developing public policy and to promote excellence in the design and development of the urban environment. (C) The commission shall: (1) offer policy recommendations regarding specific issues of urban design; (2) participate in developing design guidelines; (3) unless otherwise directed by the city council, for projects that require the approval of the Planning Commission or the Zoning and Platting Commission: (a) review a project only after a formal request by the project sponsor or applicant; and (b) complete the review before the respective Planning or Zoning and Platting Commission takes final action; (4) provide citizen education and outreach regarding quality urban design; (5) provide a venue for citizen input on the design and development of the urban environment; (6) maintain liaison relationships with city staff and other boards and commissions; and (7) perform other activities as directed by the city council. (D) The commission may appoint one or more of its members to serve as liaison to a project-specific community advisory group addressing urban design and planning issues at the formal request of the project sponsor. Source: Ord. 20071129-011; Ord. No. 20171214-043, Pt. 1, 12-25-17. (Supp. No. 173) Page 1 of 1
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION MONDAY, MARCH 22, 2021 – 6:00 PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING COMMISSION MEMBERS: x x x x x x Terri Myers, Chair Ben Heimsath, Vice Chair Witt Featherston Mathew Jacob Kevin Koch Kelly Little x ab x x x Trey McWhorter Alex Papavasiliou Blake Tollett Beth Valenzuela Caroline Wright CALL TO ORDER: 6:01 PM AGENDA CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten (10) speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. January 25, 2021 – Offered for consent approval MOTION: Approve the minutes, per passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Valenzuela seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. 2. PRESENTATIONS, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. B. Presentation on the Translating Community History project. http://www.austintexas.gov/page/current-projects Presentation by Cara Bertron, Housing & Planning Department. Presentation on recently completed historic resource surveys: Historic Resources Survey for Old Austin Neighborhood Association (2020) Historic Building Survey Report for North Central Austin: West Campus, North University, Heritage, Bryker Woods, and North Hyde Park (2021) http://www.austintexas.gov/page/historic-survey Presentation by Andrew Rice, Housing & Planning Department. 1 C. Presentation, discussion, and possible action to seek a recommendation to City Council for the Parks and Recreation Department’s preferred design scenario for the Dougherty Arts Center Replacement Project. Presentation by Kevin Johnson, Parks & Recreation Department, and Jonathan Pearson, Studio8 Architects. MOTION: Recommend endorsement of either Option 1A or Option 1B on the basis of preservation of the historic PARD Headquarters building on a motion by Vice Chair Heimsath. Commissioner Little seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Discussion and Possible Action on Applications for Historic Zoning, Discussion and Action on Applications for Historic District Zoning, and Requests to Consider Initiation of Historic Zoning Cases A.1. No cases. B. Discussion and Possible Action on Applications for Certificates of Appropriateness B.1. C14H-2009-0021 – 2406 Harris Blvd. – Discussion Jackson-Novy Kelly-Hoey House Council District 9 Proposal: Construct a swimming pool and terrace, landscape modifications; remove an attic vent opening on the front of the house Applicant: Tina Contros City Staff: Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-1264 Committee Feedback: Provide evidence of historic nature of proposed changes and consider another location for the proposed pool; concerns regarding the appropriateness of a pool in the front yard. Staff Recommendation: Approve the …
A. PROJECT INFORMATION PROJECT NAME PROJECT T YP E Infrastructure Private project PROJECT LOCATIO N/ ADDR ESS PROJECT LOCATIO N/ ADDR ESS City building & site Other Density Bonus A PPLICANT PROPE RT Y O WN ER A PPLICANT MAILI NG A DDRESS PROPE RT Y O WN ER MAI LING AD DR ESS A PPLICANT TELEP HONE N UM BE R PROPE RT Y O WN ER TEL EPHONE NUMBER PROJECT START DATE PROJECT CO MPL E TION DATE A PPLICANT’S ARCHI TE CT A PPL IC ANT’S ENGI NEER Page 8 Design Commission - Project Review Application 1. Indi cate if propo se d Pro jec t is re q u ir e d by City Ordinance to be reviewed by the Design Commiss ion . 2. D escribe the r ec omm end atio n t h at yo u a re requesting from the Desig n Com mission. 3. Current De sig n P hase o f Pro jec t ( D e s ign C o mmission prefers to see pro jec ts right aft er ap proved conceptual, sc he m atic, d esign d ev e lo pm e nt ) . 4. Is thi s Proje ct su bjec t to Site Pl an an d /o r Zonin g application ap provals? Will it b e p rese nt e d to Plann ing Commission and/o r City Co uncil? I f s o , wh en? 5. D o es t his P roj ect c om ply with L an d D ev e l opment Code Subchapter E? List specific ally an y Alternative E quiva lent Comp lianc e r equ est if any. Ple ase refer to website for Alternate Equivalent Com plia nce ( AEC) requirements. Page 9 Design Commission - Project Review Application B. PROJECT BACKGROUND 6. Prov ide proj ec t b ackgro u nd inc lu d ing go als , scope, building/planning type, and sc hedule. Broadly addre ss e ach of the “Shar ed Value s fo r Ur ban A re as ” t hat are listed on Page 6 o f the Ur ban Design Guidelines . 7. Has this proje ct c ondu cted co m mu n it y/ s t ak eholder out reach? If so, please provide do c ume ntation to d emonstrate …
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REGULAR MEETING of the ARTS COMMISSION May 18, 2026, at 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001. 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the ARTS COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn- live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than Noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Jesús Varela at Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment (ACME), at jesus.varela@austintexas.gov or at 512-974-2444. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Gina Houston - Chair, Muna Hussaini - Vice Chair, Keyheira Keys, Monica Maldonado, Felipe Garza, Heidi Schmalbach, Kirtana Banskota, Bailey Pownall, Faiza Kracheni, Sharron B Anderson, Nagavalli Medicharla AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on April 20, 2026 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Update on actions taken at the May 4th Art in Public Places Panel by Commissioner Schmalbach 3. Explore a Special Called joint meeting with the Music Commission STAFF BRIEFINGS 4. Staff briefing on Creative Reset Part 2 with Candice Cooper, Interim Chief Administrative Officer, ACME. 5. Staff briefing regarding an update on the Hotel Occupancy Tax by Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor. 6. Staff briefing regarding update on the Cultural Arts Funding Programs by Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor. 7. Staff briefing regarding an update on the ACME Funding Programs by Laura Odegaard, Acting Division Manager, ACME. 8. Staff briefing regarding an update on Art in Public Places by Jaime Castillo, Art in Public Places Manager. 9. Staff briefing regarding an update on ACME Museums and Cultural Facilities by Marjorie Flanagan, Division Manager or Michelle Rojas, Acting Division Manager. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 10. Discussion and possible action to approve possible collaboration with Coalition for Austin’s Arts & Spanish-Language Theatre for the expansion of the Latino Artist Access Program. 11. Establish a working group with the Arts Commission, the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (ESB-MACC) Advisory Board, …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW COMMISSION (CPRC) FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026, 3:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, ROOM 1101 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 The Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, please call or email Ryan Alvarez at 512-974-9090 or Ryan.Alvarez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Carlos Alfonso Greaves, Chair Ruben DeLaPaz Terry Flood Christopher Harris Lee Peterman Celesta Williams CALL TO ORDER Laura Cortes Franco, Vice Chair Darrick Eugene Marissa Johnson Lauren Peña Kathryn Russell AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers who sign up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the minutes of the Community Police Review Commission regular-called meeting of April 17, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding progress of work with the Police Technology Unit on an internal drive for the CPRC to access case files. 3. Staff briefing regarding updates related to Austin Police Oversight, including an overview and key highlights; administrative and operational updates; commission support and follow-up; community engagement; policy highlights; and upcoming items and priorities from Director Gail McCant. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Discussion with Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis regarding Community Police Review Commission, Austin Police Oversight, and Austin Police Department working relations. Discussion of Commissioner Review Working Groups A, B, and C experiences reviewing case files DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Summary, deliberation, and recommendation from the Commissioner Review Working Groups on cases 2019-0792, 2025-2113, 2026-00114, 2026-00134, 2026-0053, and 2025- 2678. The Community Police Review Commission will determine whether to endorse or not endorse each working group’s recommendation. Election of Community Police Review Commission Officers 5. 7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT 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 contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Ryan Alvarez …
Community Police Review Commission – Meeting Minutes Friday, April 17, 2026 COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW COMMISSION (CPRC) REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026 The Community Police Review Commission convened in a regular meeting on Friday, April 17, 2026, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101, 301 West 2nd Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Carlos Alfonso Greaves called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Carlos Greaves, Chair Laura Cortes Franco, Vice Chair Darrick Eugene Terry Flood Christopher Harris (arrived at 3:02 p.m.) Marissa Johnson Lauren Peña Kathy Russell Ruben De La Paz Celesta Williams (joined online at 3:34 p.m.; left at 4:55 p.m.; returned online at 4:58 p.m.; left at 5:43 p.m.) Commissioners Absent: Lee Peterman PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Brianna Arredondo: Police accountability and alleged misconduct, including calls for criminal accountability for officers. Julian Reyes: Criticism of police oversight and accountability, focusing on misconduct and enforcement practices. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the minutes of the Community Police Review Commission regular-called meeting of February 27, 2026. The minutes from the February 27, 2026, meeting were approved on Commissioner Darrick Eugene’s motion, seconded by Commissioner Christopher Harris, on an 8–0 vote, with Commissioner Kathryn Russell abstaining. Commissioners Lee Peterman and Celesta Williams were absent. 1 Community Police Review Commission – Meeting Minutes Friday, April 17, 2026 2. Approval of the minutes of the Community Police Review Commission regular-called meeting of March 20, 2026. The minutes from the March 20, 2026, meeting were approved on Commissioner Marissa Johnson’s motion, seconded by Commissioner Christopher Harris, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Lee Peterman and Celesta Williams were absent. STAFF BRIEFING 3. Staff briefing regarding progress of work with the Police Technology Unit on an internal drive for the CPRC to access case files. No update was provided on this item. 4. Staff briefing regarding updates related to Austin Police Oversight, including an overview and key highlights; administrative and operational updates; commission support and follow-up; community engagement; policy highlights; and upcoming items and priorities from Director Gail McCant. Presentation was made by Gail McCant, Director, Austin Police Oversight. 5. Staff briefing on the Austin Police Oversight (APO) Mediation Program. Presentation was made by Kevin Masters, Deputy Director, Austin Police Oversight. 6. Staff briefing on the Public Safety Commission’s September 2025 recommendation, including review of written responses to Recommendation No. 20250908-006. Presentation was made by Gail McCant, Director, Austin …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of the MUSIC COMMISSION May 15, 2026 6:30 PM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS ROOM 1001, 301 W 2ND STREET, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Music Commission may be participating virtually. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Shelbi Mitchell, 512-974-6318, Shelbi.Mitchell@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Nagavalli Medicharla - Chair, Pedro Carvalho – Vice Chair, Joe Silva – Parliamentarian, Nelson Aguilar, Tami Blevins, Clarissa Cardenas, Clayton England, Cornice “Ray” Price Jr., Penny Jo Pullus, Celeste Quesada AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. MUSIC PERFORMANCE Elijah Delgado APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Music Commission meeting on April 6, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing on Live Music Fund collections by Kim McCarson, Program Manager, Music & Entertainment, Austin Arts, Culture, Music & Entertainment (ACME). 3. Staff briefing on FY24 Austin Live Music Fund final reports by Erica Shamaly, Division Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, ACME. 4. Staff briefing on Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS) live music performances/booking by Erica Shamaly, Division Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, ACME. 5. Staff briefing on ACME funding programs by Kim McCarson, Program Manager, ACME. 6. Staff briefing on ACME-Long Center contract review by Morgan Messick, Assistant Director, ACME. DISCUSSION ITEMS 7. Upcoming Music Census for Austin led by Secretary Clarissa Cardenas. 8. Presentation on Creative Music Hubs at City Cultural Centers presented by Chair Medicharla. 9. Music Commission strategic goals and budget recommendations to council. 10. Music Commission engagement with council districts presented by Chair Medicharla. 11. Downtown Commission update on priorities and recent actions by Parliamentarian Silva. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 12. Discussion and action item on preserving Hotel Occupancy Tax funds for cultural arts, music and heritage within the RIDA Circuit of the Americas hotel negotiations after presentation by Chair Medicharla. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE DOWNTOWN AUSTIN COMMUNITY COURT ADVISORY BOARD FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026 AT 8:00 A.M. ONE TEXAS CENTER, TRAINING ROOM 505 BARTON SPRINGS ROAD AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote remotely, contact Ana George at participation by Ana.George@austintexas.gov or at (512) 974-4801. telephone. To to speak register CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS OR COMMISSIONERS: Lea Downey Gallatin, Chair Anu Kapadia, Vice Chair Kergin Bedell Karly Jo Dixon Patrick Howard Faye Mills Amanda Marzullo Katy Jo Muncie Azalia Perez Josh Robinson Roy Woody AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda including individuals that wish to share first-hand accounts regarding their experiences being served through Austin’s homelessness system. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board Regular Called meeting on March 27, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Status of Austin Community Court operational areas including performance measures and services delivered through Community Services, Court Services, Homeless Services and Page 1 of 2 3. 4. Support Services – Presentation by Jennifer Sowinski, Clinical Operations Manager, Bailey Gray, Court Operations Manager, and Robert Kingham, Court Administrator from Austin Community Court. Update on Fiscal Year 2026-2027 City of Austin Budget engagement opportunities. (Downey Gallatin/Kapadia) – Presentation by Robert Kingham, Court Administrator from Austin Community Court. Presentation regarding Community Service Program at Austin Community Court. (Downey Gallatin/Kapadia) – Presentation by Jeremy Myers, Parks Grounds Supervisor at Austin Community Court and Bailey Gray, Court Operations Manager from Austin Community Court. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT 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 contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Ana at Austin Community Court Department, George Ana.George@austintexas.gov, …
City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 26-1740, Agenda Item #: 36. 5/28/2026(cid:4) Posting Language Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement for a five-year term with Travis County for recycling and disposal services for County residents who live outside of the incorporated limits of the City. Funding: This item is projected to result in annual revenue in the Resource Recovery Operating Budget. Lead Department Austin Resource Recovery Fiscal Note This item does not have an immediate fiscal impact. The future financial impact will be realized in FY2026- 2027. Prior Council Action: June 18, 2015 - Approved existing agreement with Travis County For More Information: Richard McHale, Director, Austin Resource Recovery, 512-974-4301; Amy Slagle, Assistant Director, Austin Resource Recovery, 512-974-4302. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: May 13, 2026 - Recommended by the Zero Waste Advisory Commission on a x-x vote. Additional Backup Information: This item authorizes the City Manager to negotiate and execute an interlocal agreement with Travis County for a five-year term for recycling and disposal services for County residents who live outside of the incorporated limits of the City. The Austin Recycle & Reuse Drop-off Center is located at 2514 Business Center Dr, Austin, Texas. The center provides a way for residents to responsibly dispose of hard-to-recycle items, hazardous waste, and appliances. Under the terms of this agreement, the City will provide recycling and disposal services to all Travis County households that bring collected material to the center. The city will also provide services to County staff who bring found materials to the center. The agreement does not include door-to-door collection services. The County will provide payment to the City for services under this agreement upon receipt of a city issued invoice. The amount due to the city is based on the County’s utilization rate of the center. This agreement takes effect October 1, 2025, or upon the last date of execution by the City and County and will be effective for five years. Any extension of the term will require City and County governing body approval. City of Austin Page 1 of 1 Printed on 5/6/2026 powered by Legistar™ (cid:5) (cid:6)
To: Zero Waste Advisory Commission From: Ron Romero, Assistant Director, Austin Resource Recovery Date: May 13, 2026 Subject: Director’s Monthly Report to the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Qualified Processor for Construction & Demolition Debris Processing Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) has approved the application of Texas Landfill Management, LLC or Texas Disposal Systems (TDS) to become a City of Austin Construction and Demolition Qualified Processor. TDS’s status as a Qualified Processor is effective from April 2026 to April 2028, contingent upon the Processor maintaining requirements in City code during that timeframe. The facility was audited by City approved third party Registered Evaluator: Zero Waste Strategies. They found that the average material diversion rate from the landfill at this facility was 67%. The Qualified Processor designation allows general contractors developing construction projects across Austin to reduce required documentation to report to the City by being able to report to the Qualified Processors facility diversion rate in lieu of documenting hauling a tipping receipt throughout the project. Fix-It Clinic at Carver Branch Library A Fix-It Clinic will be held on May 2 at the Carver Library from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Residents can bring broken household items and learn to fix them with guidance from skilled coaches. There will be a drop-off period the week leading up to the clinic, for those who need something fixed but are unable to attend the event. Learn more, volunteer or register at austintexas.gov/fixit Circular Showcase at The Cathedral The annual Circular Showcase will take place on May 14, from 5:30-8 p.m. at The Cathedral. Attendees can discover how local entrepreneurs are creating a circular economy in Austin! Four small businesses will pitch to judges for a chance to win $10,000 in prize money. Plus, additional entrepreneurs emerging from the Circular Accelerator will compete for $2,000. Register to attend at austintexas.gov/circularshowcase Fix-it Clothing Swap and Mending Event at Southeast Library Community members can bring clean, gently used clothing to swap with the community. If they have an item that needs a little love, they can get help with hems, buttons, small tears or patches. The next one is on May 16 at Southeast Library from 2-4:30. Learn more, volunteer or register at austintexas.gov/fixit. ARR Solicitation Updates As of May 7, 2026 ZWAC Meeting May 13, 2026 Preparing for Council: Recycling Processing Services for Non-Curbside Collections: The Contractor shall provide processing and marketing services for …
REGULAR MEETING of the TOURISM COMMISSION BOARD WEDNESDAY, May 13, 2026, AT 2:30 P.M. CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS ROOM 1001 300 W. 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Tourism Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Felicia Burleson, (512) 978-1325 or felicia.burleson@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Ed Bailey, Chair, D5 Greg Chanon, D2 Francisco “Cisco” Gamez, D1 Stefani Mathis, D8 Dani Pruitt, D3 Catherine Whited, D9 Cristina Masters, Vice Chair, D10 Bishop Chappell, D6 Sophia Gonzalez, D4 Anna Panossian, Mayoral Maxwell "Max" Pearce, D7 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first [10] speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Tourism Commission Board Regular Meeting on April 8, 2026 STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing from Staff Liaison Felicia Burleson regarding the recent commission vacancy that has been filled, updates and introduction related to new liaison assignments, and an overview of upcoming meetings and key deadlines. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation by the Austin Police Association (Police Union) on officer perspectives related to downtown public safety, staffing realities, and how frontline conditions impact the visitor experience and special event support. Presentation by Michael Bullock, President 4. Presentation by the Austin Homeless Strategies and Operations regarding an overview of the City’s council-approved strategic plan to address homelessness and to understand how this work intersects with Austin’s visitor experience. Presentation by Natasha Ponczek, Business Process Consultant DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve the creation of a working group to Hotel Occupancy Tax (H.O.T.) Grant Programs Working Group. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT 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 contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call …
SPECIAL EVENTS & PUBLIC SAFETY APD Current Staffing • 1,816 Authorized Sworn Positions • 1,477 Sworn Officers • 36 Recent graduates begin field training later this month. • If they pass FTO – sworn goes up to 1,513 • 313 vacancies • 37 separations so far this year • Based upon call volume, special events, and other demands upon the department, ideal staffing is ~2,100 officers. APD Sectors • 9 Sectors + Airport • Shift allocations (Except DTAC) • 2 Day Shifts • 2 Evening Shifts • 2 Night Shifts • Full staffing is 72-104 officers per sector • Current staffing is 43-63 officers per sector • Staffing is determined based on call volume and geography Crime Comparison Based upon annual TX DPS Uniform Crime Reporting Statistics Austin - 993,588 (2024) 297.9 Square Miles (2010) Fort Worth – 1,008,106 (2024) 339.82 Square Miles (2010) 2025 2024 2023 2022 2025 2024 2023 2022 Person 18,010 17,698 17,169 18,253 Person 10,915 11,468 11,732 11,981 Property 43,908 45,419 46,800 49,788 Property 30,480 36,191 34,529 34,782 Society 9,506 7,202 5,774 5,353 Society 5,427 5,367 5,518 4,888 Officers 1,487 1,507 1,488 1,527 Officers 1,768 1,670 1,663 1,672 Special Events in Austin Parades/Marathons • Veteran's Day, Pride Month, Austin Marathon, Capitol 10K, Turkey Trot Festivals • SXSW, ACL, Pecan Street, Juneteenth, 4th of July, New Years Other Major Events • F1, Austin FC/Q2, UT Football, Moody Center Miscellaneous • Film recordings, street closures, city council meetings, dignitary visits Special Events Staffing ■ APD Special Events Unit – Team of APD Sergeants and officers who coordinate vast majority of event needs – Permitted Event coordination and officer hiring ■ City paid events ■ Reimbursed ■ Coordinates active duty & reserve officers ■ Off-Duty Contracts – Held by Officers – Coordinated through Austin Police Association Competing Interests Limited resources can make special events hard to staff In extreme circumstances, on-duty resources have been diverted away from patrol Some special event assignments go unfilled Process exists to minimize cost Patrol overtime can only be worked by officers, corporals, or detectives. QUESTIONS
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, May 13th, 2026, AT 6 PM SHUDDE FATH HALL, AUSTIN ENERGY 4815 Mueller Blvd AUSTIN, TEXAS 78723 Some members of the Joint Sustainability Committee may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by remotely, contact Amanda Mortl (amanda.mortl@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2651). telephone. To to speak register CURRENT JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE MEMBERS Home Commission Electric Utility Commission Resource Management Commission Urban Transportation Commission Environmental Commission Zero Waste Advisory Commission Community Development Commission Austin Travis County Food Policy Board Economic Prosperity Commission Water & Wastewater Commission Parks & Recreation Board Design Commission Planning Commission Austin/Travis County Public Health Commission City Council Mayor’s Representative Mayor’s Representative Mayor’s Representative Mayor’s Representative Mayor’s Representative Alternate Al Braden Member Kaiba White (Chair) Charlotte Davis (Vice-Chair) GeNell Gary Varun Prasad Haris Qureshi Iris Suddaby Vacant Andrew Smith Aaron Gonzales Chris Maxwell-Gaines Lane Becker Jon Salinas Josh Hiller Chris Crookham Justin Jacobson Vacant Vacant Vacant Marissa Bell Zain Pleuthner Amanda Marzullo Shelby Orme Evgenia Murkes Peter Breton Vacant Vacant Rodrigo Leal Anna Scott Mridula Madipakkam Christopher Campbell Diana Wheeler Vacant N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2. Approve the minutes of the Joint Sustainability Committee Regular Meeting on February 25th, 2026. Approve the minutes of the Joint Sustainability Committee Regular Meeting on March 25th, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. 4. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair of the Joint Sustainability Committee. Recommendation regarding implementation of and options for generation in Austin Energy’s Resource Generation Plan. HOME COMMISSION UPDATES 5. Update regarding the status of updates to the City’s Urban Design Guidelines from the Design Commission – Jon Salinas, Design Commission. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be …
JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES Feb 25, 2026 The Joint Sustainability Committee convened in a hybrid meeting via videoconferencing and at Austin CIty Hall. Board Members in Attendance in Person: Kaiba White, Iris Suddaby, Mridula Madipakkam, Haris Qureshi, Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Jon Salinas, Chris Campbell Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Josh Hiller, Varun Prasad, Rodrigo Leal, Chris Crookham, Charlotte Davis, Diana Wheeler, Anna Scott Board Members Absent: Aaron Gonzales, Lane Becker City Staff in Attendance: Braden Latham-Jones, Phillip Duran, Molly Ellsworth CALL TO ORDER Chair Kaiba White called the meeting to order at 6:09 pm. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Joint Sustainability Committee Regular Meeting on January 28, 2026. a. Qureshi motion, Maxwell-Gaines second. Approved 13-0 (Scott off dais) STAFF BRIEFINGS 1. Staff briefing on Refrigerant Management. Presentation by Molly Ellsworth and Phillip Duran, Austin Climate Action and Resilience. a. Scott: What is the cost need here? b. Duran: Primary focus is internal coordination and establishing internal protocols. c. White: How complete do you think your data set is? d. Ellsworth: Austin Water is only able to send appliances over 50lbs, but they’re working on this. e. White: While you don’t have data for smaller units, do these requirements still apply to smaller units? f. Ellsworth: Requirements won’t apply for smaller units, but the process to collect data for smaller appliances is in progress. g. Chris XXXX: What do people do with household appliances when they’re outlived their use? h. Duran: There are existing programs through Austin Energy that allow for recycling and destroying those, and we’re exploring other opportunities for this kind of program. 2. Staff briefing on the Comprehensive Climate Implementation Program. Presentation by Braden Latham-Jones, Austin Climate Action and Resilience. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Approve a recommendation related to climate and sustainability in the FY26 City of Austin Budget. a. Discussion about possible budget recommendations from Scott. b. Discussion about “Local Solar Energy” budget proposal related to Solar Standard Offer c. Discussion on exact dollar amount asks to advance City fleet vehicle electrification d. Discussion on existing budget funds that should be maintained or reduced. e. No action taken, discussion will continue at a future meeting. 4. Approve a recommendation related to climate and sustainability in the 2026 bond. a. Discussion on proposed recommendations, proposed by Chair White. b. Davis moves to adopt, Qureshi seconds. c. …
JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES March 25, 2026 The Joint Sustainability Committee convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at City Hall Council Chambers (301 W 2nd St) in Austin, Texas. Chair Kaiba White called the Meeting to order at 6:07 pm Commissioners in Attendance: Kaiba White, Charlotte Davis, Anna Scott, Haris Qureshi Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Josh Hiller, Lane Becker, Aaron Gonzales, Diana Wheeler, Jenny Murkes, Chris Crookham, Chris Maxwell-Gaines Board Members Absent: Iris Suddaby, Rodrigo Leal, Andrew Smith, Chris Campbell, Mridula Madipakkam, Diana Wheeler, Varun Prasad PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None Present APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Joint Sustainability Committee Regular Meeting on February 25th, 2026. Minutes were approved on Davis’ motion, Scott’s second on a 10-0 vote with Qureshi off the Dais STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing on the City of Austin Action Plan to Transition to Low-Embodied Carbon Concrete in Pursuit of a Carbon Neutral Austin. Presentation by Amica Bose, P.E., Assistant Director, Civil Engineering Services, Austin Transportation and Public Works • Discussion of performance-based approach - tradeoffs, risks, implications. Staff briefing on Solar on City Facilities. Presentation by Rohan Lilauwala, Austin Climate Action and Resilience. 1 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Approve a recommendation related to climate and sustainability in the FY26 City of Austin Budget. • Update to language on #4, re: Green Choice Program • Update to #5 to state rationale for recommendation on cuts • Update to #6 to suggest a minimum • Updates to #7 to add language adopted by the Urban Transportation Commission • Discussion on reorganizing recommendations to clearly mark which save monet Motion to approve recommendations on Qureshi Motion, Gonzales second, on a 10-0 vote with Crookham off the dais. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Discussion of San Antonio’s Free Bus Pilot Program and its applicability in Austin. • Qureshi to convene discussion with Gonzales, pass questions to staff. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Solar deep dive / lessons learned in May • Officer elections in April • Low Carbon concrete in June • Request for AE to discuss rates and AI implications on them Chair White adjourned meeting at 8:48 pm without objection. These minutes were approved at the February 25, 2026 meeting of the Joint Sustainability Committee on an 13-0 vote on Qureshi’s motion and Maxwell-Gaines’ second with Scott off the dais. 2
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL FINANCE AND ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, MAY 13TH, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER ROOM 1203 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the HIV PLANNING COUNCIL may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: Join the meeting now Public comment will be allowed in person or remotely via telephone or Teams. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register to speak, call or email the Office of Support, (737)- 825-1684 or hivplanningcouncil@austintexas.gov CURRENT HIV PLANNING COUNCIL FINANCE/ALLOCATIONS AND STRATEGIC PLANNING/NEEDS ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Drew Kyler Empty, Committee Chair Kelle’ Martin Liza Bailey Henry Chan Katherine Brandhuber Judith Hassan, on leave AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 5/12/2026 will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the HIV Planning Council regular meeting of the Finance/Allocations and Strategic Planning/Needs Assessment Committee on February 11th, 2026 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS 2. Members will declare conflict of interest with relevant agenda items, service categories, and/or service standards. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Introductions/Announcements 4. Office of Support Staff Briefing 5. Administrative Agent Staff Briefing DISCUSSION ITEMS 6. Discussion of Resource Inventory updates 7. Discussion of Needs Assessment update 8. Discussion of Chair nominations for the Finance and Assessment Committee DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 9. Discussion and approval of funding for HIPAA compliant transcribing and thematic analysis equipment for conducting 2026 Needs Assessment focus groups a. Two PLAUD transcribing devices i. $125 one-time fee for each device b. Dedoose i. $25 per user, per month c. Nvivo i. $750 per user, annually 10. Discussion and approval of HIPAA compliant text messaging tool a. Quo i. $25 per user, per month FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 11. Discussion of social calendar and workplan calendar ADJOURNMENT Indicative of action items The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2026, AT 4:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, CONFERENCE ROOM 1401 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Historic Landmark Commission may be participating by videoconference. X KEVIN KOCH AB JAIME ALVAREZ X HARMONY GROGAN CURRENT COMMISSIONERS DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: 4:00PM PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order are allowed three minutes to speak on items not posted to the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Architectural Review Committee regular meeting on March 11, 2026. MOTION: Approve the March 11, 2026 meeting minutes. Motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Grogan seconded the motion. Vote 2-0. The motion passed. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. C14H-1978-0038 – 713 Congress Ave. Paramount Theatre Council District 9 Proposal: Repair the roof and replace the parapet coping tile. Applicant: Johnathan Humphrey The applicant presented their proposal. The committee provided feedback. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. C14H-2023-0105 – 719 Congress Ave. State Theatre Council District 9 Proposal: Replace the auditorium HVAC unit. Applicant: Johnathan Humphrey The applicant presented their proposal. The committee provided feedback. 208 W. 32nd St. Aldridge Place Local Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Remodel and construct an addition to a contributing building. Applicant: Caitlin Hough, Andrew Logan The applicant presented their proposal. The committee provided feedback. C14H-1982-0001-f – 916 Congress Ave. Larmour Block (F) Council District 9 Proposal: Construct an event space behind the existing façade. Applicant: Patrick Georgiou The applicant presented their proposal. The committee provided feedback. HR-2026-021800 – 1107 W. 9th St. Castle Hill Local Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Remodel a contributing house. Applicant: Nathan Griffith The applicant presented their proposal. The committee provided feedback. 1010 E. Cesar Chavez St. Council District 3 Proposal: Restore and rehabilitate the structure. Applicant: Ingrid Gonzalez Featherston The applicant presented their proposal. The committee provided feedback. ADJOURNMENT: 5:57PM 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 contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodation no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please contact Hunter Sturgill, Austin Planning, at 512-974-3393 or preservation@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE URBAN FORESTRY COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026, AT 12:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Urban Forestry Committee may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Nicole Corona, 512-974-3146, Nicole.Corona@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Richard Brimer, Chair Annie Fierro Justin Fleury Martin Luecke AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Forestry Committee Regular Meeting on December 1, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing regarding an update on the Urban Forest Replenishment Fund. Presented by Emily King, Urban Forester, Management Services. Staff briefing regarding the Youth Forestry Council. Presented by Britney Huynh, Program Development Coordinator, Management Services. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Discussion of Windsor Park Neighborhood Association's Shade the Streets initiative. Presented by Commissioner Luecke. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT 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 contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Nicole Corona at Austin Watershed Protection, at 512-974-3146, Nicole.Corona@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Environmental Commission, please contact Nicole Corona at 512- 974-3146, Nicole.Corona@austintexas.gov.
URBAN FORESTRY COMMITTEE MINUTES REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2025 The Urban Forestry Committee convened in a regular meeting on Monday, December 1, 2025, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405, located at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Brimer called the Urban Forestry Committee Meeting to order at 11:04 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Richard Brimer, Chair Justin Fleury Martin Luecke Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: None PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on September 17, 2025. The minutes from the Environmental Commission regular meeting on September 17, 2025, were approved on Chair Brimer’s motion, Commissioner Luecke’s second, on a 3-0 vote. Commissioners Changsut and Fierro were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. Discuss strategies to implement Environmental Commission Recommendation 20241204-004, related to supporting Austin’s Urban Forest. Discussed. Discuss the 2026 Urban Forestry Committee meeting schedule. Discussed. 1 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Presentation by Tree Folks. Sponsors: Commissioner Luecke. ADJOURNMENT Chair Brimer adjourned the meeting at 12:26 p.m. without objection. 2
Youth Forest Council Internship Overview Youth Forest Council Paid, year-long internship for young people (16-20) to: Use their unique skills and talents to support Austin’s Urban Forest Learn about green careers (Forestry-related and others) Work alongside their communities, peers and professionals to foster “a healthy urban forest for all” The Team Britney Huynh Program Development Coordinator Zane Williams Youth Program Technician Ashleigh Pettus Conservation Program Coordinator Program Structure Yearlong program June - May 12-16 interns each year Recruitment focused on young people coming from high priority areas with lower tree canopy Interns are paid part-time temp employees working about 10-15 hours per month. Participant Demographics 2025-26 cohort from high-priority areas (from the Community Tree Priority Map) Schools represented: Austin Community College Austin High School McCallum High School University of Texas at Austin LBJ Early College High School Garza High School Westwood High School Hispanic/Latinx41.7%White16.7%Mixed16.7%Asian8.3%Black/AfricanAmerican8.3%Native American8.3%69% Monthly Meetings and Excursions Meetings include: Pathway trainings Youth Programming Community Engagement AISD Tree Inventory Tree climbing Kayaking and trash removal along Barton Springs Restoration workdays Structural Pruning Super Volunteer training Tree planting and care Forest bathing
Youth Programming Summer PlaygroundsNature Kit WagonAssemblyCity SproutsLibrary programmingYMCAAISD EnvironmentalStewardship AdvisoryCommittee (ESAC) Community Engagement Tabling Zero Waste Resource Fairs CTX Climate Summit Neighborwoods Events Community Events HOA meetings Social media content creation Participate in event planning Lead tree ID walks AISD Tree Inventory 6+ schools 985+ trees inventoried Inventory tree species, DBH, and tree health on AISD campusesWork with the AISD Urban ForesterLearn Tree ID Interns get to work with various professionals in the environmental field and learn about their careers through our meetings and workshops. They also get the opportunity to attend: Networking events Environmental career panels Green Career Fest 100% of interns feel more confident in professional development and communication skills as a result of participating in YFC 100% of interns have cultivated a stronger professional network through this internship Professional Development+ Career Exploration Community Action Project (CAP) Gain leadership experience by engaging their community Use their creativity and strengths to propose, plan, and implement a project of your own Program Impacts 2025-26 1505 Community members engaged by YFC interns in environmental service 21 Partnerships formed with AISD campuses, non- profits, and City of Austin departments 240 Hours spent performing eco restoration, environmental education, and community service 365 Trees planted in local parks, greenways, and school campuses "Seeing the visible change we’re able to make by connecting communities and planting trees [wasthe most impactful part of YFC]. It gave me a role where I felt encouraged and knowledgeableenough to teach others about something I dearly care about." - Youth Forest Council Member
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026, AT 9:00 A.M. CITY HALL, BOARD AND COMMISSION ROOM #1101 301 WEST SECOND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Early Childhood Council may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Caitlin Oliver-McLaughlin, 512- 972-6205, Caitlin.Oliver@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Choquette Hamilton, Chair Delphi Alvizo Yvette Cárdenas Cynthia McCollum Craig McNary Alice Navarro Eliza Sears AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Brooke Freeland, Vice Chair Christy Beauchemin Chloe Latham-Sikes Andrea McIllwain Brianna Menard Hilda Rivas The first five speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Early Childhood Council Regular Meeting on April 8, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Possible action to approve a recommendation to City Council regarding the social service contract rubric. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Presentation by United Way for Greater Austin regarding 2025 Early Childhood Landscape Survey Report. Presentation by Dr. Alison Bentley, Vice President of Impact, Data and Evaluation. AISD Pre-K updates from Yvette Cárdenas, AISD Executive Director of Academic Programs. Discussion about Austin’s Quality of Life Studies. Raising Travis County implementation updates from Hilda Rivas, Travis County Health & Human Services Research & Planning Division Senior Planner. Updates from the April Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) meeting. STAFF BRIEFINGS 8. 9. Staff briefing regarding Austin’s Quality of Life Studies. Presentation by Alejandra Mireles, Austin Equity and Inclusion Program Coordinator, and Jeremy Garza, Austin Equity and Inclusion Business Process Consultant. Updates from Austin Public Health related to the development of the 2026 General Obligation Bond Program and updates from related local early childhood groups such as Austin Chapter of the Texas Association for the Education of Young Children, Success By 6 Coalition, Child Care Regulation, and Workforce Solutions Capital Area. Briefing by Caitlin Oliver-McLaughlin, Austin Public Health. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. …
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Early Childhood Council 20260513-002: Recommendation to Maintain Critical Services in the FY27 Budget WHEREAS, in the City of Austin, 23% or 23,238 children under age 6 live in households with low income; and WHEREAS, 94% of the children in households with low income under age 6 are children of color; and WHEREAS, only 42% of children under six from low income households in Travis County receive learning services at all; WHEREAS, the City’s Quality of Life Study for Austin's Families with Young Children study found that 78% of caregivers surveyed experienced some difficulty paying for child care in the last 12 months; WHEREAS, decades of research prove that disadvantages begin the moment children come into the world because children born into poverty and children of color are disproportionately born early, at low weight, or with chronic illnesses, and are less likely than their peers to be ready for, or successful at school; WHEREAS, existing social service contracts bridge health, early learning, housing, and workforce systems, ensuring that the City’s investments function as a coordinated prevention strategy because an early childhood investment is not a discretionary expense, it is a proven strategy for reducing long-term public cost; WHEREAS, social service contracts are designed for joint partnerships to enhance coordination, improve wraparound support, save public dollars and interventions over the long term, and increase access to funding and resources that may not be available to individuals; WHEREAS, City of Austin funding serves as a required local match to draw down Medicaid, philanthropic, or federal funds; gap funding for families excluded from categorical eligibility; and flexible funding that allows coordination across fragmented systems; WHEREAS, the City of Austin issued budget cuts of 10% across-the-board to social service agreements for FY 2026; additionally, federal, state, and local economic recovery funds invested in early childhood programs have concluded. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Early Childhood Council recommends that the youngest children and their families are prioritized in the proposed rubric and assessment tool for evaluating and making recommendations on early childhood-focused social service contracts. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Early Childhood Council encourages the Austin City Council to: • Maintain funding for contracts related to services for families and children within Austin Public Health and Austin Economic Development. These contracted services provide targeted, proven preventive measures for families with young children, reducing the need for more costly interventions later. …
PRESENTATION TITLE OF A FEW WORDS Austin/Travis County 2025 ECE Landscape Survey Results Alison Bentley, Ph.D Vice President of Impact, Data and Evaluation United Way for Greater Austin 11 PRESENTATION TITLE OF A FEW WORDS Our Strategic Plan 2 PRESENTATION TITLE OF A FEW WORDS Baseline data ○ UWATX used to conduct landscape surveys bi-annually until 2018 ○ Discontinued during COVID and beyond ○ Lacked any up-to-date data to inform implementation and show impact of RTC ○ Have some data through our Success By 6 Coalition, but not the level needed 3 PRESENTATION TITLE OF A FEW WORDS 2025 ECE Landscape Survey Goal: Collected updated information to inform improved coordination, accountability, advocacy, and funding decisions across the ECE sector -including information needed for RTC Survey Components: 1. 2. 3. Development of the survey with community co-creation at the center Distribute survey and collect information Create reports and dashboards to share information back out to the community Key Indicators: Enrollment Information: Staffing and Qualifications a. b. c. Wages & Compensation d. e. f. Tuition costs Needs and Challenges Demographics of children, teachers, and administrators (e.g., age, race/ethnicity) 4 PRESENTATION TITLE OF A FEW WORDS Methods 55 PRESENTATION TITLE OF A FEW WORDS Development & Co-creation ● ● 2010-2018 surveys used as guide Used several SX6 Coalition workgroups and partners for feedback & development - 30+ individuals ○ Workgroups: ■ ■ High quality child care workgroup Equity workgroup ○ Partners: City of Austin Travis County ■ ■ ■ Workforce Solutions Boards (WFS) ● Once strawman survey was created: ○ ○ ○ Presented to WFS provider workgroup, UWATX child care partners, and family-based child care groups for feedback & ask for specific engagement Received group feedback from 30+ providers Received specific feedback from 5 providers (3 center based & 2 home-based providers) - provided $50 compensation per provider ● Final survey was lengthy - but providers were compensated between $100-$200 per site/location for completion. 6 PRESENTATION TITLE OF A FEW WORDS Distribution ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Fielded October 30-December 30 2025 This captures a snapshot between the ending of ARPA funds and beginning of RTC funds Survey sent to 572 providers ○ ○ 20% registered and licensed home-based providers (N=114) 80% licensed centers (N=458) Sent out by partners at the City, County, and Workforce Solutions Attended several provider workgroups to talk about survey 132 finished a large proportion of the …
