REGULAR MEETING OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2026, 6:00 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W. 2ND ST AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Human Rights Commission 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, call or email Ryan Sperling at ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov or 512-974-3568 CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Kolby Duhon, Chair (He/They) Muneeb “Meebs” Aslam (He/Him) Jeffrey Clemmons George Jambor Harriet Kirsh-Pozen CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Morgan Davis, Vice Chair (He/Him) Mindy Morgan Avitia Lila Igram Mariana Krueger (She/Her) Tannya Oliva Martínez AGENDA 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 Human Rights Commission regular meeting on August 24, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding the Creative Reset Phase II: Reimagining Austin’s Cultural Facilities and Museums. Briefing by Candice Cooper, Interim Chief Administrative Officer, ACME. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation regarding the programming and mission of Keep Austin Schools Independent (KAS). Presentation by Lily McClure and Sharyn Vane, Co-Founders, KASI. 4. Update on recent JIC discussions and actions relevant to the Human Rights Commission. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve a recommendation supporting multi-year City of Austin funding for SAFE Alliance and encouraging coordinated advocacy by the city’s intergovernmental relations team for increased state funding to support survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and related services. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 6. 7. Update from the Human Rights Resource Guide Working Group on the progress of the human rights resource guide. Update from the Anti Hate Working Group on their progress on the anti-hate framework. 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 …
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2026 The Human Rights Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, August 24, 2026, at 301 W. 2nd St., Boards & Commissions Room, in Austin, Texas. Chair Duhon called the Human Rights Commission meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Kolby Duhon (Chair) Morgan Davis (Vice Chair) Tannya Oliva-Martínez Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Meebs Aslam Mindy Morgan Avitia Lila Igram George Jambor Mariana Krueger PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission regular meeting on July 22, 2026. The minutes of the July 22, 2026 meeting were approved on Vice Chair Davis’ motion, Commissioner Krueger’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Clemmons, Kirsh- Pozen, and Khawar were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation by the SAFE Alliance regarding their closing and at-risk programs. Presentation by Dr. Pierre Berastain, CEO, SAFE Austin. Presentation by Dr. Pierre Berstain, CEO, SAFE Austin. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 1 3. Discussion of the killing of Anthoneil Williams II, and possible action to approve a recommendation acknowledging the shooting and encouraging further action. There was a motion by Chair Duhon, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to make the below amendment. The motion was approved on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Jambor was off the dais. Commissioners Clemmons, Kirsh-Pozen, and Khawar were absent. • Strike “past and present” from the first BE IT RESOLVED There was a motion by Commissioner Aslam, seconded by Chair Duhon, to make the below amendment. The motion was approved on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Clemmons, Kirsh-Pozen, and Khawar were absent. • In the second “WHEREAS”, strike “carrying only a water bottle” and insert “the object in his waistband was a water bottle at the time”. There was a motion by Commissioner Aslam, seconded by Commissioner Krueger, to make the below amendment. The motion was approved on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Clemmons, Kirsh-Pozen, and Khawar were absent. • Insert: “WHEREAS, the National Police Accountability Project (NPAP), a national organization dedicated to police accountability and civil rights, specifically criticized APD's rapid characterization of Anthoneil Williams II's death as “suicide by cop,” raising concerns that assigning such a label before a meaningful investigation shifts attention away from questions of de-escalation, use of force, and governmental accountability; and WHEREAS, the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF), a national organization of police executives and law-enforcement professionals, recognizes that encounters involving individuals …
The Creative Reset Phase II Reimagining Austin’s Cultural Facilities and Museums Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment July 2026 Why Now? Austin Has Changed. Our Cultural System Must Change With It. ▪ Austin's population continues to grow and diversify. ▪ Community expectations have shifted from simply preserving facilities to actively programming and activating them. ▪ Residents expect welcoming, accessible, vibrant public spaces that are open, responsive, and community-centered. ▪ The Creative Reset presented an opportunity to rethink how our facilities operate, not just maintain the status quo. Emma S Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center 2 Our Community Spaces Cultural Centers and Entertainment Complex Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex African American Cultural & Heritage Facility + Dedrick Hamilton House Asian American Resource Center Connelly-Yerwood “Pink” House Emma S Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural + Genealogy Center Museums and Art Center Montopolis Negro School Zilker Hillside Theater Dougherty Arts Center Elisabet Ney Museum UMLAUF Sculpture Garden & Museum Susanna Dickinson Museum O. Henry Museum Old Bakery & Emporium 23rd Street Renaissance Artist Market 3 Our Approach The Creative Reset Phase II Reimagining Austin’s Cultural Facilities and Museums Beverly Sheffield Hillside Theater Our Approach We designed this process around listening. Community Engagement Internal Assessment Staff Visioning Site Identity Exercise Operational Review Recommendations Implementation Plan Evaluation 5 Nearly a year of engagement ensured that our recommendations reflect both community priorities and operational realities. Elisabeth Ney Museum 6 Community: What We Heard The Creative Reset Phase II Reimagining Austin’s Cultural Facilities and Museums ACME Creative Reset Engagement Community: What We Heard Activate our facilities More activity, more energy, more opportunities. Expand partnerships Collaborate with artists, nonprofits, schools, and community organizations. Improve customer experience Create welcoming, consistent, easy-to-access spaces. Reduce barriers Simplify processes and increase accessibility. Celebrate each site's unique identity Honor history while creating new opportunities. Brush Square Pun-Off Event 8 Staff: What We Learned The Creative Reset Phase II Reimagining Austin’s Cultural Facilities and Museums Dougherty Arts Center Staff: What We Learned ▪ Staff are passionate and deeply committed to serving the community. ▪ Operational processes vary significantly across facilities. ▪ Administrative responsibilities often limit time available for programming and community engagement. ▪ Greater collaboration, shared services, and consistent expectations can improve efficiency while preserving each site's unique identity. ▪ Our facilities are aging. Staff Engagement Event 10 Our New Operating Model The Creative Reset Phase II Reimagining Austin’s Cultural Facilities …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AUSTIN AREA HIV PLANNING COUNCIL MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28th, 2026, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, RM. 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. 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 the Office of Support at (737)-825-1684 or email HIVPlanningCouncil@austintexas.gov. CURRENT HIV PLANNING COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kelle’ Martin, Chair Marquis Goodwin, Vice Chair Kristina McRae-Thompson, Secretary Drew Kyler, Treasurer Alicia Alston Katherine Brandhuber Coats Adryan Brown Henry Chan Jeremy Caballero Brandon Diaz Stephanie Eaton Judith Hassan Kyle Murphy Deondre Moore Alfredo Reyes. Jr. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 9/25/2026 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 Full Council meeting on August 24th, 2026. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS 2. Members will declare conflicts of interest with relevant agenda items, service categories, and/or service standards. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Introductions and announcements 4. Office of Support Staff Briefing 5. Administrative Agent Staff Briefing 6. Part B Staff Briefing DISCUSSION ITEMS 7. Discussion of governing documents a. Bylaws b. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) c. Policy and Procedures 8. Discussion of Profile of Provider Capacity and Capability Survey 9. Discussion of 2027 HIV Planning Council Retreat DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 10. Discussion and approval of prospective HIV Planning Council member a. Aurelio Alcocer 11. Discussion and approval of Federal Fiscal Year 2027 (FFY27) Budget COMMITTEE UPDATES 12. Care Strategies and Engagement Committee 13. Finance and Assessment Committee FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 14. Discussion of workplan calendar and social 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, please give notice at least 2 days …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 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 Stephen Crews at 512- 978-1399. 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 regular meeting on August 24th, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing on phase two of the DDBP and its stakeholder engagement plan. Presented by Warner Cook, Austin Planning. Sponsors: Vice Chair Howard and Commissioner Wittstruck. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion on items within the annual internal review, such as changes to the Design Commission bylaws and policies not currently covered by the Commission, as well as discussion of the board’s goals and objectives for the new calendar year. Sponsors: Chair McKinney and Vice Chair Howard. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and possible action on clarifying the future role of the Design Commission. Sponsors: Chair McKinney and Vice Chair Howard. 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 and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 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, please call or email Stephen Crews at 512-978-1399 or Stephen.crews@austintexas.gov . CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Marissa McKinney, Chair Kevin Howard, Vice Chair Ramachandra “Rao” Aradhyula David Carroll Nkiru Gelles Saira Khan COMMITTEE UPDATES Conners Ladner Josue Meiners Evgenia “Jenny” Murkes Jon Salinas Brendan Wittstruck AGENDA ADDENDUM 5. Update from the representative of the Downtown Commission regarding the meeting on September 16, 2026. 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 Stephen Crews at Austin Planning at 512-978-1399 or Stephen.crews@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Design Commission, please contact Stephen Crews at Austin Planning at 512-978-1399 or Stephen.crews@austintexas.gov .
DESIGN COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING Monday, August 24, 2026 The Design Commission convened in a Regular meeting on Monday, August 24, 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 6:02 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Marissa McKinney, Chair Kevin Howard, Vice Chair Brendan Wittstruck (arrived 6:13) Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Saira Khan Connors Ladner Josue Meiners Jenny Murkes PUBLIC COMMUNICATION : GENERAL None Present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Design Commission Regular Meeting on June 22, 2026. The minutes from the Design Commission regular meeting on June 22, 2026, were approved on Vice Chair Howard’s motion, Commissioner Jenny Murkes second on a vote of 6-0. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff Briefing regarding the implementation of urban design guidelines into the Great Streets plan update. Presented by Jill Amezcua and Mudita Bilay, Austin Planning. Sponsors: Vice Chair Howard, Commissioner Nkiru Gelles. Item was discussed. 1 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and possible action regarding the Downtown Density Bonus Program (DDBP), including Phase I background and context, Design Guidelines Working Group recommendations, and the proposed approach, strategy, and stakeholder engagement process for Phase II. Sponsors: Vice Chair Kevin Howard and Commissioner David Carroll. Item was discussed and no action was taken. 4. Discussion and possible action to approve a recommendation regarding the future of the Design Commission and their role in the development review process. Sponsors: Commissioner Murkes and Vice Chair Howard. Item was discussed and no action was taken. 5. Discussion on alley access and promoting the use of alley spaces for economic vitality. Sponsors: Commissioner Nkiru Gelles and Commissioner Jon Salinas. Item was discussed and no action was taken. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Discussion and possible action on items within the annual internal review, such as changes to the Design Commission bylaws and policies not currently covered by the Commission, as well as discussion of the board’s goals and objectives for the new calendar year. Sponsors: Chair McKinney and Vice Chair Howard. Discussion item to provide an update on clarifying the future role of the Design Commission. Sponsors: Chair McKinney and Vice Chair Howard. Staff briefing on phase two of the DDBP and its stakeholder engagement plan. Sponsors: Vice Chair Howard and Commissioner Wittstruck. Discussion and possible action to learn about how the Art in Public Places …
Downtown Density Bonus Phase 2 Austin Planning | Design Commission Briefing | 9/28/26 Project Team Warner Cook Planner Principal Makayla Ponce Planner III Nick Smith Planner Senior 2 Phase 1 Overview Phase 1 – Summary of Changes ▪ Phase 1 changes to the Downtown Density Bonus (DDB) program were adopted in May 2026 by Ordinance No. 20260528-067, which: ▪ Created two new density bonus combining districts: ▪ DDB400 has +400 feet of height (rezoned Phase 1 sites into this) ▪ DDB850 has +850 feet of height (sites can request through the rezoning process) ▪ The additional height is additive to the property’s base zoning height limit ▪ e.g., a CBD-DDB400 site can build up to 750 ft (350 ft base height + 400 ft bonus) ▪ Modified gatekeeper requirements, including the addition of the Urban Design Standards and the removal of Design Commission review requirement ▪ Revised the list of community benefit options ▪ Updated affordability requirements and fee-in-lieu rates ▪ Adjusted site development standards and exemptions ▪ Retired the legacy DDB program within the Phase 1 area 4 DRAFT for internal discussion only 5 DDB Program Utilization Process If an Applicant seeks to utilize DDB400: 6 Phase 1 – Site Development Standards ▪ Exemptions: ▪ Maximum building coverage ▪ Landscaping requirements ▪ Minimum site area ▪ Private common open space ▪ FAR limits (unlimited FAR allowed) ▪ Non-transit supportive uses are prohibited or conditional The Residences at 6G is an example of how a project with these exemptions may build out. 7 Phase 1 – Gatekeeper Requirements Compliance with Urban Design Standards Great Streets Standards Streetscape Improvements Min. 2-Star Rating under the Austin Energy Green Building Program Selection from list of standards; no Design Commission review Will include any updates to Great Streets Plan With bird-friendly design standards required 8 Phase 1 – Community Benefits ▪ The primary community benefit is affordable housing. ▪ Units may be developed on-site, or a fee-in-lieu (FIL) can be paid to fund the Affordable Housing Trust Fund ▪ An additional optional community benefit may be provided to reduce the affordable housing requirement by either 2% of units or 20% of the FIL amount ▪ Community benefit options include: ▪ Grocery Store Use (min. 2,500 sq ft) ▪ Cultural Uses (min. 2,500 sq ft) ▪ Live Music Venue (min. 2,500 sq ft) ▪ Austin Energy Green Building 3-Star Rating ▪ Transit Supportive Infrastructure Affordability …
Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2024 to 6/30/2025 _____________Design Commission_____________ (Official Name of Board or Commission) The Board/Commission mission statement (per the City Code) is: 1. Describe the board’s actions supporting their mission during the previous calendar year. Address all elements of the board’s mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. The Design Commission has passed the following recommendations over the last year: April 28, 2025 Recommendation: 20250428-002 Austin Convention Center Redevelopment March 24, 2025 Recommendation 20250324-002: AUS West Garage February 24, 2025 Recommendation 20250224-003: Austin Core Transportation Plan January 27, 2025 Recommendation 20250127-003: Modifications to Project Review Application Annual Review and Work Plan 2024-2025 Page # December 09, 2024 Recommendation 20241209-003: Asian American Resource Center Phase II Improvement Project Recommendation 20241209-004: Billboard Placement within or beside Residential Recommendation 20241209-004: Billboard Relocation Prohibition October 28, 2024 Recommendation 20241028-004: Equity-based Preservation Plan Recommendation 20241028-005: 305 W MLK September 23, 2024 Recommendation 20240923-002: 701 W 6th St August 26, 2024 Recommendation 20240826-003: Umlauf Plan Recommendation 20240826-004: 401 W 14th St DDBP 2. Determine if the board’s actions throughout the year comply with the mission statement. All of the Design Commission’s actions comply with the mission statement. 3. List the board’s goals and objectives for the new calendar year. -To provide policy recommendations regarding issues of urban design - Provide advisory recommendations to the city council to assist in developing public policy and to promote excellence in the design and development of the urban environment -Provide a venue for citizen input on the design and development of the urban environment - Provide a venue for citizen input on the design and development of the urban environment - Maintain liaison relationships with the Joint Sustainability Committee, Downtown Commission and continue to find a liaison for the South Central Waterfront Commission. -Per council resolution 20210902-046 the Design Commission has been tasked with updating the Urban Design Guidelines. The commission has met with and engaged the public to gather feedback and incorporate ideas beneficial to the community. The working group has provided a draft to staff. Staff is currently formatting the document and preparing to present back to the commission for feedback Annual Review and Work Plan 2024-2025 Page # Per council resolution to create guidelines for infrastructure projects, the commission plans to review the latest draft of the updated urban design guidelines and determine if …
September 14th, 2026 DRAFT Recommended Bylaw Amendment Summary 1. Name change “Urban Design Commission” 2. Simplify and clarify authority (mechanisms) Recommend Council adopt bylaw amendments to: a. Change from discretionary to mandatory referral- Projects must come to the Design Commission and “shall be presented to Council and land use commissions with Design Commission recommendation attached". b. Amend existing code and criteria manual language updating name and cleaning-up language related to review of Downtown Density Bonus Program Projects for compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines 3. Clarify Purpose and Duties (focus areas) Purpose/Role clause: State that the Commission is the City's advisory body of record on urban design outcomes citywide. Mandatory Referral Items: Mandatory referral items must come before the Urban Design Commission for review and recommendation before the respective Planning or Zoning and Platting Commission takes final action. Items shall be presented to Planning Commission, Zoning and Platting Commission, and City Council with the Urban Design Commission recommendation attached; a. Plans, master plans, and major improvements on City-owned land. Major improvements are considered to be a project or series of projects with total construction costs of $2,000,000 or greater. b. Plans, programs, and projects with a material impact on the design of the public right-of-way, including major capital improvements in the right-of-way and updates or modifications to the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) Street Network Table and Map. "Major capital improvements" include street reconstruction and rehabilitation projects, and any project involving 300 linear feet or more of excavation. Where “material impact” is unclear, the Chair shall determine applicability. c. Land Development Code (adoption and amendment), area plans (adoption and amendment), and City programs and projects affecting the following areas: i. transit station areas; ii. major transit corridors; and iii. the Central City District planning area. September 14th, 2026 DRAFT d. Regulating Plans, Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones, and Planned Unit Developments (adoption and amendment). Referral determination: Project staff determine applicability at case intake; where unclear, staff seek a determination from the Commission Chair. September 14th, 2026 DRAFT 4. (Focus Areas not mandated by bylaws)- Future commission-initiated goals and objectives. a. Major criteria manual adoptions and amendments related to: i. ROW design ii. Building siting iii. Ground floor design iv. v. Streetwalls and facade design Street yard landscaping b. Explore relieving PC or P&Z committees or joint committees of their pre-review responsibilities- taking over case load and making recommendations to PC and …
September 14th, 2026 DRAFT Recommended Bylaw Amendment Summary 1. Name change “Urban Design Commission” 2. Simplify and clarify authority (mechanisms) Recommend Council adopt bylaw amendments to: a. Change from discretionary to mandatory referral- Projects must come to the Design Commission and “shall be presented to Council and land use commissions with Design Commission recommendation attached". b. Amend existing code and criteria manual language updating name and cleaning-up language related to review of Downtown Density Bonus Program Projects for compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines 3. Clarify Purpose and Duties (focus areas) Purpose/Role clause: State that the Commission is the City's advisory body of record on urban design outcomes citywide. Mandatory Referral Items: Mandatory referral items must come before the Urban Design Commission for review and recommendation before the respective Planning or Zoning and Platting Commission takes final action. Items shall be presented to Planning Commission, Zoning and Platting Commission, and City Council with the Urban Design Commission recommendation attached; a. Plans, master plans, and major improvements on City-owned land. Major improvements are considered to be a project or series of projects with total construction costs of $2,000,000 or greater. b. Plans, programs, and projects with a material impact on the design of the public right-of-way, including major capital improvements in the right-of-way and updates or modifications to the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) Street Network Table and Map. "Major capital improvements" include street reconstruction and rehabilitation projects, and any project involving 300 linear feet or more of excavation. Where “material impact” is unclear, the Chair shall determine applicability. c. Land Development Code (adoption and amendment), area plans (adoption and amendment), and City programs and projects affecting the following areas: i. transit station areas; ii. major transit corridors; and iii. the Central City District planning area. September 14th, 2026 DRAFT d. Regulating Plans, Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones, and Planned Unit Developments (adoption and amendment). Referral determination: Project staff determine applicability at case intake; where unclear, staff seek a determination from the Commission Chair. September 14th, 2026 DRAFT 4. (Focus Areas not mandated by bylaws)- Future commission-initiated goals and objectives. a. Major criteria manual adoptions and amendments related to: i. ROW design ii. Building siting iii. Ground floor design iv. v. Streetwalls and facade design Street yard landscaping b. Explore relieving PC or P&Z committees or joint committees of their pre-review responsibilities- taking over case load and making recommendations to PC and …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 4 p.m. Permitting and Development Center, Room 1203 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the committee 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 Cara Bertron at (512) 974-1446 or cara.bertron@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS Carl Larosche, Chair Tonya Pleasant-Wright AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order or, for remote participation, no later than noon the day before the meeting, 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 Preservation Plan Committee regular meeting on May 21, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding implementation of the Equity-Based Preservation Plan. Presentation by Cara Bertron, Program Manager II, Austin Planning, and Annie Flom, Senior Planner, Austin Planning. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Update on the East Austin Historic Resource Survey. 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 Cara Bertron at Austin Planning at (512) 974-1446 or cara.bertron@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Preservation Plan Committee, please contact Cara Bertron at (512) 974- 1446 or cara.bertron@austintexas.gov.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 4 p.m. Permitting and Development Center, Room 1203 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the committee may be participating by videoconference. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS X Carl Larosche, Chair X Roxanne Evans X Tonya Pleasant-Wright DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No public communication. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Preservation Plan Committee regular meeting on February 10, 2026. MOTION: Approve the minutes of the regular meeting on February 10, 2026 on a motion by Commissioner Evans, Commissioner Pleasant-Wright seconding. Vote: 3-0. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. 4. Staff briefing regarding purview of the Preservation Plan Committee. Presentation by Cara Bertron, Program Manager II, Austin Planning. • Staff provided an overview of Committee purview from code. Staff briefing regarding implementation of the Equity-Based Preservation Plan. Presentation by Cara Bertron, Program Manager II, Austin Planning, and Annie Flom, Senior Planner, Austin Planning. • Staff provided an overview of Plan implementation. Staff briefing regarding the Historic Preservation Office 2025 Impact Report. Presentation by Annie Flom, Senior Planner, Austin Planning. • Staff presented the Impact Report. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. 6. Outreach and engagement for the East Austin Historic Resource Survey Update. • Staff presented background information on outreach and engagement for the historic resource survey. • Commissioners discussed outreach opportunities. Committee meeting schedule and format for 2026. • The Committee will meet quarterly. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT For more information on the Preservation Plan Committee, please contact Cara Bertron at (512) 974- 1446 or cara.bertron@austintexas.gov.
Early Childhood Council Community Interest Announcement Proclamation Honoring Cathy McHorse Joint City of Austin and Travis County proclamation honoring the life of Cathy McHorse September 24, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Austin City Hall 301 W 2nd St, Austin TX 78701 A quorum of Early Childhood Council members may be present. No action will be taken, and no Early Childhood Council business will occur. For more information, please contact: Caitlin Oliver-McLaughlin 512-972-6205 caitlin.oliver@austintexas.gov
REGULAR MEETING OF THE JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, September 23rd, 2026, AT 6 PM CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS 301 W 2ND ST AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 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 Member Alternate Electric Utility Commission Kaiba White (Chair) Al Braden Economic Prosperity Commission Aaron Gonzales (Vice- Chair) Zain Pleuthner Resource Management Commission Charlotte Davis GeNell Gary Urban Transportation Commission Varun Prasad Justin Jacobson Environmental Commission Haris Qureshi Zero Waste Advisory Commission Iris Suddaby Community Development Commission Jo Anne Ortiz Richard Brimer Caitlin Griffith Valerie Menard Austin Travis County Food Policy Board Melody McClary Marissa Bell Water & Wastewater Commission Chris Maxwell-Gaines Michael "Mike" Reyes Parks & Recreation Board Luai Abou-Emara Shelby Orme Design Commission Planning Commission Austin/Travis County Public Health Commission City Council Mayor’s Representative Mayor’s Representative Jon Salinas Josh Hiller Vacant Vacant Rodrigo Leal Anna Scott Mayor’s Representative Mridula Madipakkam Mayor’s Representative Chris Campbell Mayor’s Representative Diana Wheeler Evgenia Murkes Peter Breton Vacant 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 Special Called Meeting on June 24th, 2026. Approve the minutes of the Joint Sustainability Committee Special Called Meeting on July 22nd, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding Rain to River. Presentation by Erin Wood, Environmental Conservation Program Manager, Austin Watershed Protection DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion of zoning policies regarding data centers HOME COMMISSION UPDATES 5. Update regarding two new working groups: 1) Local Solar and Storage and process; 2) Long Duration Storage –Charlotte Davis, Resource Management Commission. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access …
Rain to River: Austin Watershed Protection Strategic Plan Joint Sustainability Committee Austin Watershed Protection | September 23, 2026 What is Rain to River? Austin Watershed Protection’s Strategic Plan to Protect Austin’s Creeks and Communities Guiding Blueprint for Department Communication Resource – Establishes our mission, – Helps explain our vision, and values – Sets strategies and direction for the next 10 years work and priorities to staff, policymakers, and the community 2 Guiding Principles for the Plan • • • • • • Center the needs of vulnerable populations Engage the community through clear and open communication Align our aspirations with community priorities Strengthen partnerships for greater impact Empower our leaders to advocate for our mission Create a dynamic and inclusive framework 3 Plan Highlights • Our mission remains unchanged to reduce the impacts of flooding, erosion, and water pollution • Reflects how we will strengthen and adapt our work to center community and build resilience • Expands our focus to include community voices, lived experience, and shared stewardship as essential components of our infrastructure • Holistic and proactive approach that balances immediate needs with our long-term vision • Equity not as a one-time initiative, but as an ongoing practice rooted in accountability and trust 4 Our Challenges • Climate change is driving more extreme weather, including more intense storms and prolonged drought • Historic inequities have left some neighborhoods more exposed to flooding and degraded waterways • Urbanization and development add pressure to our natural environment and infrastructure • Housing costs are driving displacement of residents and an increase in people experiencing homelessness 5 Community Engagement • Robust and inclusive process that spanned multiple years • We identified stakeholder groups that have been historically underrepresented in our past planning efforts and worked to engage with them more directly • We partnered with local organizations, community ambassadors, and advocacy groups to reach residents in every district • Engagement took many forms—surveys, interviews, focus groups, neighborhood meetings, and community events 6 Community Activation Group The Community Activation Group (CAG) helped shape the content of the plan and ensured that the diverse voices of our community are integral to the Rain to River planning process and Austin Watershed Protection’s work. • Diverse community leaders with expertise in the environment, community health, and disaster preparedness and recovery • Helped shape the plan via: ✓ Synthesis of community feedback ✓ Helping design & broadcast survey …
JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES July 22, 2026 The Joint Sustainability Committee convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at City Hall Council Chambers (301 W 2nd St) in Austin, Texas. Chair Kaiba White called the Meeting to order at 6:29 pm Commissioners in Attendance: Kaiba White, Aaron Gonzalez, Mridula Madipakkam, Haris Qureshi, Jon Salinas Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Charlotte Davis, Iris Suddaby, Diana Wheeler, Rodrigo Leal, Anna Scott Board Members Absent: Varun Prasad, Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Chris Campbell, Chris Crookham, Parks PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None Present DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. 2. Presentation by Bobby Levinski, Senior Staff Attorney for Save Our Springs Alliance regarding impacts of data centers. Discussion of policies regarding data centers. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. 4. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding Austin Climate Action and Resilience budget for fiscal year 2027. Discussion regarding recommendation. Discussed. A motion to approve the recommendation with amendments was made by Chair White, seconded by Commissioner Haris, and approved on a 10-0 vote. Recommendation is adopted Approve a recommendation to Council regarding energy and water rate increases. Discussion regarding recommendation. 1 5. Discussed. The motion to approve the recommendation to Council to was approved on Commissioner Chair White’s motion, Commissioner Scott’s second on a 10-0 vote. Recommendation is adopted Approve a recommendation to Council regarding Dog’s Head Development. Discussion regarding recommendation. Discussed. A motion to approve the recommendation with amendments was read into the record and made by Commissioner Gonzales, seconded by Commissioner Davis, and approved on a 10-0 vote. Recommendation is adopted Chair White adjourned meeting at 7:48 pm without objection. 2
JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES June 24, 2026 The Joint Sustainability Committee convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at City Hall Council Chambers (301 W 2nd St) in Austin, Texas. Chair Kaiba White called the Meeting to order at 6:12 pm Commissioners in Attendance: Kaiba White, Anna Scott, Iris Suddaby, Mridula Madipakkam Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Aaron Gonzales, Rodrigo Leal, Diane Wheeler, Charlotte Davis, Chris Crookham, Varun Prasad, Josh Hiller Board Members Absent: Chris Campbell, Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Haris Qureshi, Jon Salinas PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None Present APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Joint Sustainability Committee Regular Meeting on May 13th, 2026. Minutes were approved on Madipakkam’s motion and Scott’s second on a 10-0 vote with Leal off the Dais. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding Travis County Environmental Preferred Procurement Program. Presentation by Ryan Kenney and Katie Cane, Travis County Operational Sustainability. HOME COMMISSION UPDATES 3. Update regarding the status of Mopac Expansion – Chris Crookham, Austin/Travis County Public Health Commission. Update struck from agenda DISCUSSION 4. Discussion to develop Joint Sustainability Committee priorities and plan for upcoming year. Proposed ideas: a. Bond $450 million b. Policy changes that don’t cost the City money 1 c. Sustainable purchasing, ncluding LCC d. Refrigerants and other short-lived pollutants e. Electric generation i. Permitting for residential solar installations ii. Green Choice iii. Community solar f. Emergency purchasing- Emergency Management presentation g. Dog’s Head East Austin Development h. AI / Data center recommendations, i. water usage limitation policies i. Water Conservation j. Wildfire risk reduction k. Education and awareness on sustainability for City of Austin l. Transportation i. Electrification of city fleet ii. Encouraging public transit use iii. Active transportation including sidewalks, bike lanes, street trees, etc FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Data Centers- City manager office already has a presentation? Audit finance committee, what they’ve learned what gaps they have • Dog’s Head development, no action item- Env Commission had a meeting, Watershed, applicant- July • LCC- Marin County • Rain to River Chair White adjourned meeting at 8:11 pm without objection. 2
REGULAR MEETING OF THE JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2026 AT 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1401/1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Joint Inclusion Committee 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 Ryan Sperling, 512-974-3568, ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Primary Representative: Justin Parsons (Chair) Nirali J Thakkar Member Commission: African American Resource Advisory Commission Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission VACANT Commission for Women Commission on Aging Richard Bondi Commission on Immigrant Affairs Diane Kanawati Commission on Veterans Affairs Early Childhood Council Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission Human Rights Commission LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities VACANT Craig McNary Amanda Afifi Tannya Oliva-Martínez Jerry Joe Benson (Vice Chair) Lisa Chang Alternate Representative: Alexandria Anderson VACANT VACANT Teresa Ferguson Azeem Edwin VACANT Delphi Alvizo Dulce Castaneda Lila Igram Asher Knutson Gabriel Arrellano 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. 2. Approve the minutes of the Joint Inclusion Committee regular meeting on August 26, 2026. Approve the minutes of the Joint Inclusion Committee special called meeting on August 12, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Staff briefing regarding the Creative Reset Phase II: Reimagining Austin’s Cultural Facilities and Museums. Briefing by Candice Cooper, Interim Chief Administrative Officer, ACME. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. 5. Discussion regarding the final schedule for home commission updates to the Joint Inclusion Committee Discussion regarding potential meeting dates and times for next year’s annual schedule. WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS 6. Report from the FY2026-27 Budget Follow-Up Working Group regarding the status of budget recommendations. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. 8. Approve a recommendation regarding recognition of recent Austin Police Department shooting and supporting measures to provide public accountability. Approve the formation of a working group to formulate budget recommendations for the FY2027-28 budget cycle. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin …
JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2026 JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE MINUTES REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2026 The Joint Inclusion Committee convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at the Permitting and Development Center, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. in Austin, Texas. Chair Parsons called the Joint Inclusion Meeting to order at 6:17 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Justin Parsons (Chair) Richard Bondi Lisa Chang Tannya Oliva-Martínez Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jerry Joe Benson (Vice Chair) Diane Kanawati PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Joint Inclusion Committee regular meeting on July 22, 2026. The July 22, 2026 minutes were approved on Commissioner Chang’s motion, Commissioner Bondi’s second 6-0 vote. Commissioners Afifi, Alvizo, Castaneda, McNary, and Thakkar were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. Discussion regarding a schedule of future presentations on the activities of member commissions. Discussion was held. Discussion regarding departments and offices to ask to present at future commission meetings. 1 JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2026 Discussion was held. 4. Discussion regarding a recommendation for the Accessible Austin Certification program and implementation of accessibility requirements. Withdrawn without objection. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve membership changes and discuss future areas of focus for the commission’s working groups. Discussion was held. No action was taken. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Discussion of meeting time and location for next year’s annual schedule - Chang Discussion and possible action regarding APD shooting- Oliva-Martínez Final report from Budget Follow-Up Working Group – Benson Formation of FY2027-2028 Budget Working Group – Benson ADJOURNMENT Chair Parsons adjourned the meeting at 7:21 p.m. without objection. 2
The Creative Reset Phase II Reimagining Austin’s Cultural Facilities and Museums Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment July 2026 Why Now? Austin Has Changed. Our Cultural System Must Change With It. ▪ Austin's population continues to grow and diversify. ▪ Community expectations have shifted from simply preserving facilities to actively programming and activating them. ▪ Residents expect welcoming, accessible, vibrant public spaces that are open, responsive, and community-centered. ▪ The Creative Reset presented an opportunity to rethink how our facilities operate, not just maintain the status quo. Emma S Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center 2 Our Community Spaces Cultural Centers and Entertainment Complex Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex African American Cultural & Heritage Facility + Dedrick Hamilton House Asian American Resource Center Connelly-Yerwood “Pink” House Emma S Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural + Genealogy Center Museums and Art Center Montopolis Negro School Zilker Hillside Theater Dougherty Arts Center Elisabet Ney Museum UMLAUF Sculpture Garden & Museum Susanna Dickinson Museum O. Henry Museum Old Bakery & Emporium 23rd Street Renaissance Artist Market 3 Our Approach The Creative Reset Phase II Reimagining Austin’s Cultural Facilities and Museums Beverly Sheffield Hillside Theater Our Approach We designed this process around listening. Community Engagement Internal Assessment Staff Visioning Site Identity Exercise Operational Review Recommendations Implementation Plan Evaluation 5 Nearly a year of engagement ensured that our recommendations reflect both community priorities and operational realities. Elisabeth Ney Museum 6 Community: What We Heard The Creative Reset Phase II Reimagining Austin’s Cultural Facilities and Museums ACME Creative Reset Engagement Community: What We Heard Activate our facilities More activity, more energy, more opportunities. Expand partnerships Collaborate with artists, nonprofits, schools, and community organizations. Improve customer experience Create welcoming, consistent, easy-to-access spaces. Reduce barriers Simplify processes and increase accessibility. Celebrate each site's unique identity Honor history while creating new opportunities. Brush Square Pun-Off Event 8 Staff: What We Learned The Creative Reset Phase II Reimagining Austin’s Cultural Facilities and Museums Dougherty Arts Center Staff: What We Learned ▪ Staff are passionate and deeply committed to serving the community. ▪ Operational processes vary significantly across facilities. ▪ Administrative responsibilities often limit time available for programming and community engagement. ▪ Greater collaboration, shared services, and consistent expectations can improve efficiency while preserving each site's unique identity. ▪ Our facilities are aging. Staff Engagement Event 10 Our New Operating Model The Creative Reset Phase II Reimagining Austin’s Cultural Facilities …
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE Recommendation 20260923-007: Recognition of Recent APD Shooting & Supporting Measures to Provide Public Accountability WHEREAS, on July 24, 2026, 17-year-old Anthoneil Williams II was fatally shot by Austin Police Department (APD) officers at a neighborhood park near Baden Lane and Dessau Road; and WHEREAS, subsequent official reviews and Austin Police Department disclosures revealed that Anthoneil Williams II was unarmed and the object in his waistband was a water bottle at the time officers discharged their weapons; and WHEREAS, while the shooting remained under active investigation, Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis publicly stated that “all points” indicated the incident was a “suicide by police,” assigning a possible motive to Anthoneil Williams II before the completion of independent and thorough investigations; and WHEREAS, the National Police Accountability Project (NPAP), a national organization dedicated to police accountability and civil rights, specifically criticized APD's rapid characterization of Anthoneil Williams II's death as “suicide by cop,” raising concerns that assigning such a label before a meaningful investigation shifts attention away from questions of de-escalation, use of force, and governmental accountability; and WHEREAS, the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF), a national organization of police executives and law-enforcement professionals, recognizes that encounters involving individuals believed to be seeking a lethal police response should prompt specialized crisis intervention emphasizing time, distance, communication, patience, and de-escalation, and has documented that many such encounters can be resolved without the use of lethal force; and WHEREAS, terminology such as “suicide by cop” or “suicide by police,” particularly when used before an investigation has established a person's intent, risks shifting responsibility for a police- involved death onto the deceased, making that individual the perceived causal actor in their own death while prematurely shaping public understanding of the government's use of deadly force; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin should use neutral, fact-based language when communicating about police-involved deaths and should distinguish between evidence concerning a person's possible mental or behavioral health crisis and the separate question of whether officers' actions, tactics, de-escalation efforts, and use of force were appropriate; and WHEREAS, repeated patterns of officer misconduct, insufficient de-escalation, and unjustified use of force have historically inflicted severe trauma and deadly harm across Austin communities; and WHEREAS, civilian oversight bodies, including the Community Police Review Commission, require unfettered access to all body-worn camera footage, dispatch recordings, internal affairs files, and investigative materials to ensure true transparency, accountability, …
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE Recommendation 20260923-007: Recognition of Recent APD Shooting & Supporting Measures to Provide Public Accountability WHEREAS, on July 24, 2026, 17-year-old Anthoneil Williams II was fatally shot by Austin Police Department (APD) officers at a neighborhood park near Baden Lane and Dessau Road; and WHEREAS, subsequent official reviews and Austin Police Department disclosures revealed that Anthoneil Williams II was unarmed and the object in his waistband was a water bottle at the time officers discharged their weapons; and WHEREAS, while the shooting remained under active investigation, Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis publicly stated that “all points” indicated the incident was a “suicide by police,” assigning a possible motive to Anthoneil Williams II before the completion of independent and thorough investigations; and WHEREAS, the National Police Accountability Project (NPAP), a national organization dedicated to police accountability and civil rights, specifically criticized APD's rapid characterization of Anthoneil Williams II's death as “suicide by cop,” raising concerns that assigning such a label before a meaningful investigation shifts attention away from questions of de-escalation, use of force, and governmental accountability; and WHEREAS, the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF), a national organization of police executives and law-enforcement professionals, recognizes that encounters involving individuals believed to be seeking a lethal police response should prompt specialized crisis intervention emphasizing time, distance, communication, patience, and de-escalation, and has documented that many such encounters can be resolved without the use of lethal force; and WHEREAS, terminology such as “suicide by cop” or “suicide by police,” particularly when used before an investigation has established a person's intent, risks shifting responsibility for a police- involved death onto the deceased, making that individual the perceived causal actor in their own death while prematurely shaping public understanding of the government's use of deadly force; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin should use neutral, fact-based language when communicating about police-involved deaths and should distinguish between evidence concerning a person's possible mental or behavioral health crisis and the separate question of whether officers' actions, tactics, de-escalation efforts, and use of force were appropriate; and WHEREAS, repeated patterns of officer misconduct, insufficient de-escalation, and unjustified use of force have historically inflicted severe trauma and deadly harm across Austin communities; and WHEREAS, civilian oversight bodies, including the Community Police Review Commission, require unfettered access to all body-worn camera footage, dispatch recordings, internal affairs files, and investigative materials to ensure true transparency, accountability, …
JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2026 JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE SPECIAL CALLED MEETING WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2026 MINUTES The Joint Inclusion Committee convened in a special called meeting on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at Austin Energy Headquarters, 4815 Mueller Blvd., in Austin, Texas. Commissioners in Attendance: Jerry Joe Benson (Vice Chair) Craig McNary Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Justin Parsons (Chair) Amanda Afifi Richard Bondi Diane Kanawati Tannya Oliva Martinez Vice Chair Benson called the Joint Inclusion Meeting to order at 6:28 P.M. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Recommendation from the FY2026-27 Budget Follow-Up Working Group regarding its budget priorities for the FY2026-27 City of Austin budget. Report by Vice Chair Benson. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding FY2026-27 Budget Priorities. The recommendation was approved on Commissioner Kanawati’s motion, Chair Parsons’ second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Thakkar, Sikder, Chang, and Arrellano were absent. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned without objection at 6:30 P.M. 1
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 23, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ROOM, #1101 301 W 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Ethics Review 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 Lizette Benitez at (512) 974-2915 or Lizette.benitez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: William Ross Pumfrey, Chair Luis Figueroa Haksoon Andrea Low Cynthia Soliz Brittany Sharkey, Vice Chair Patrick Keel Lyssa Zotlen Jeffrey Campbell Michael Lawson William King Brian McGiverin 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. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Ethics Review Commission may announce it will go into Executive Session pursuant to Chapter 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel and discuss any matter listed in this agenda. 1. The Ethics Review Commission may announce it will go into Executive Session pursuant to Chapter 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel to discuss: review of the Chair’s initial decision that the Commission lacks jurisdiction over a complaint filed on August 24, 2026, by Eduardo Romero against José Velásquez, which alleges violations of City Code Sections 2-7-62(O) (Standards of Conduct), 2-3-5(A)(2), 2-3- 5(C) (Powers and Duties). Page 1 of 3 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. Approve the minutes of the Ethics Review Commission Special Called Meeting on July 9, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. 4. Discussion and possible action regarding review of the Chair’s initial jurisdictional determination that the Commission lacks jurisdiction over a complaint filed on August 24, 2026, by Eduardo Romero against José Velásquez, which alleges violations of City Code Sections 2-7-62(O) (Standards of Conduct), 2-3-5(A)(2), 2-3-5(C) (Powers and Duties) Discussion and possible action regarding campaign finance issues related to deadlines for financial reports, required financial forms for candidates, and campaign contributions from married couples. WORKING GROUP UPDATE 5. Update from the …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2026, AT 6:30 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Building and Standards 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 Melanie Alley, 512-974-2679, dsdcredbsc@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Michael Francis, Chair Lisa Garza Myra Martinez Carrie Stewart, Fire Marshal (Ex Officio) Jeffrey Musgrove, Vice Chair Grant Gilker Manesh Nair Harrison Brown Mia Ibarra Raisch Tomlanovich 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 Building and Standards Commission Regular meeting on August 26, 2026. PUBLIC HEARINGS New Case(s) The Commission will hear the following cases concerning alleged violations of the City’s Property Maintenance Code and may issue an order to vacate, relocate occupants, repair, demolish, or secure the premises; and may assess civil penalties: 2. Case Number: CL 2026-083918 Property address: 2932 Jubilee Trail / Owners: Filemon Nava Bravo & Carrie Lyn Bravo Staff presenter: Brandon Smith Staff recommendation: Repair residential structure. 3. 4. 5. Case Number: CL 2026-093900 Property address: 829 Park Plaza, aka Park Plaza Apartments / Owners: Gramercy Pacific LLC & Bellatrix Apartments LLC Staff presenter: Jason Henley Staff recommendation: Repair commercial multi-family structure. Case Number: CL 2026-085815 Property address: 4906 Grover Avenue / Owner: Gary L Stryk Staff presenter: David Downing Staff recommendation: Repair fire-damaged commercial multi-family structures. Case Number: CL 2026-114582 Property address: 6201 Sneed Cove, Building 9 aka Terrace Cove Apartment Homes / Owner: Uplift Terrace Cove LLC Staff presenter: Jason Ortiz Staff recommendation: Repair Repeat Offender Program commercial multi-family structure. Returning Case(s) The Commission will hear the following cases concerning alleged violations of the City’s Property Maintenance Code and may issue an order to vacate, relocate occupants, repair, demolish, or secure the premises; and may assess or modify …
2024 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) Amendment: Emergency Demolition Service Austin Development Services September 22, 2026 Purpose Purpose To provide an overview of the proposed 2024 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) amendment for Emergency Demolitions Background Background The City of Austin adopted the International Code Council (ICC)’s 2024 IPMC with local amendments. Austin Development Services established an internal amendment committee to draft an additional local amendment to the IPMC for an Emergency Demolition Service. The City will be expanding procedures for emergency demolitions involving buildings that sustain catastrophic damage and pose an imminent danger to the community. Primary Goal The proposed amendment aims to protect public life and safety when unsafe structures pose an imminent threat or danger: Chapter 12 – Emergency Demolition 4 Proposed Change to the 2024 IPMC: The following will be addressed in Chapter 12 - Emergency Demolition • This chapter does not apply to Occupied Structures. • The building official will implement, administer and enforce this chapter. • The process will include placarding and internal review prior to any emergency demolition. • Emergency demolition will begin no later than 96 hours after the order to demolish is issued. 5 6 Questions? Austin Development Services is available to respond to your questions. Email us: codecommunications@austintexas.gov.
Emergency Demolition Service Austin Development Services | 9/22/2026 Why are we implementing this service? Offers a proactive approach to eliminate an imminent danger to public safety. Fills a missing need for an expedited process to address compromised structures threatening collapse. Follows best practices of other major cities like San Antonio, Dallas, etc. 2 What does the service offer? Provides an alternative to our existing demolition process. Activates a specialized assessment team. Expedites utility shut offs. Demolition of the structure will begin no later than 96 hours after an affidavit is signed and order is issued. 3 Emergency Demolition Assessment Procedure Assigned Code Inspector alerts chain of command regarding emergency demolition candidate. Dangerous Premises Team which can consist of (Building Official, Fire Marshall, Engineer, Chief Building Inspector) is called out to the property to make determination. If deemed an emergency, an affidavit is presented to Development Services Director and Building Official for signature and order is then issued by Development Services Director and Building Official. 4 96 Hour Countdown Preparation Attempt to make contact with the property owner for demolition collaboration. Contact Austin Energy, Austin Water and Texas Gas service for utility shut off requests. Demolition contractor is contacted and scheduled if property owner is unable to accommodate deadline. Internal Courtesy notifications will go out to City Managers Office, Historical Preservation Office, Austin Homeless Strategies Office, Communications Office, and City Law. Emergency Demolition Notice will be sent to the Texas Department of State Health Services (Demolition will need to begin within 48 hours after notice is sent). Notices posted on property to inform the public. Emergency Demo Permit is issued by the Building Official. Warrant is obtained from Municipal Court and demolition begins. 5 Who is involved? Austin Development Services Austin Fire Department Austin Police Department Austin Facilities Management Austin Water Austin Energy Texas Gas Austin Homeless Strategy Office Austin Communications and Public Information Office Austin Planning: Historic Preservation Office Austin City Attorney’s Office 6
REGULAR CALLED MEETING BUILDING AND FIRE BOARD OF APPEALS Wednesday September 23, 2026 @ 1:30 PM- In Person/Web Ex PERMITTING DEVELOPMENT CENTER/ 1st FLOOR, CONF RM 1401-1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by 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. To register, contact rick.arzola@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Oren Mitnzer- Chair; Ben Abzug- Vice Chair; Brasfield, Aubrey; Buys, Ron; Gannon, Chris; McKay, Blair; Juarez, Cecilia Paredes; Rumbo, Jim; Satt, Alison; Schumann, Alan; Wood, William CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMUNICATION: 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 Building and Fire Board of Appeals Regular Called Meeting of July 22, 2026 2. Approve the minutes of the Building and Fire Board of Appeals Regular Called Meeting of August 26, 2026 DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Courtesy Presentation by Austin Code on discussion on the overview of the proposed 2024 International Property Maintenance Code and an amendment to add emergency demolition service. 4. Discussion on single stairs- The allowance to have dwelling unit doors open directly into a stair enclosure versus requiring an interim corridor. 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 accommodation no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Rick Arola at Austin Development Services Department, at 512-974-2417 or rick.arzola@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Building and Fire Board of Appeals, please contact Rick Arzola at 512-974-2417 and rick.arzola@austintexas.gov
REGULAR CALLED MEETING BUILDING AND FIRE BOARD OF APPEALS Wednesday September 23, 2026 @ 1:30 PM- In Person/Web Ex PERMITTING DEVELOPMENT CENTER/ 1st FLOOR, CONF RM 1401-1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by 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. To register, contact rick.arzola@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Oren Mitnzer- Chair; Ben Abzug- Vice Chair; Brasfield, Aubrey; Buys, Ron; Gannon, Chris; McKay, Blair; Juarez, Cecilia Paredes; Rumbo, Jim; Satt, Alison; Schumann, Alan; Wood, William AGENDA REVISED CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMUNICATION: 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 Building and Fire Board of Appeals Regular Called Meeting of July 22, 2026 2. Approve the minutes of the Building and Fire Board of Appeals Regular Called Meeting of August 26, 2026 DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Courtesy Presentation by Austin Code on discussion on the overview of the proposed 2024 International Property Maintenance Code and an amendment to add emergency demolition service. 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 accommodation no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Rick Arola at Austin Development Services Department, at 512-974-2417 or rick.arzola@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Building and Fire Board of Appeals, please contact Rick Arzola at 512-974-2417 and rick.arzola@austintexas.gov
Emergency Demolition Service Timeline Policy Development Development Services defined criteria, communication requirements, and documentation standards for emergency demolitions. Roles and responsibilities were clarified. Procedures for determining and executing emergency demolitions were outlined. Memo of Understanding (MOU) Collaboration Development Services met with key City of Austin departments involved in emergency demolition operations. An MOU, with signatures from the Chiefs/Directors of all partner departments, was developed. Roles, protocols, and commitments were defined and outlined to ensure timely, safe, and documented responses. Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals Development Services will present a proposed amendment to the 2024 IPMC to the Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals. Conduct a Public Hearing Council will conduct a public hearing during which members of the public will be able to comment on the proposed amendment to the 2024 IPMC. Completed 3/31/2026 Completed 5/12/2026 Completed 8/13/2026 Projected Completion 9/22/2026 Planned for 9/23/2026 Planned for 9/23/2026 Planned for 10/08/2026 Implementation Development Services will train impacted staff on the new emergency demolition policy and service before implementation and after Council approval. Emergency demolition policy will be published in the department’s internal policy repository. Development Services will begin performing emergency demolitions when necessary to protect public life and safety. Projected 12/07/2026 Needs Assessment and Discovery Development Services identified need for faster response to dangerous structures that pose imminent life and safety concern(s) to improve safety and reduce repeat calls. Research was conducted with Texas peer cities with established emergency demolition services. Stakeholder Engagement On 8/20/26, Development Services informed community members about the proposed emergency demolition service and provided opportunities for them to ask questions and share feedback. On 9/22/2026 Development Services will inform community members about proposed amendment to the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC). Building and Standards Commission (BSC) The Commission will consider and make a recommendation on an ordinance amending the 2024 IPMC by adopting a local amendment to create an emergency demolition process. Set a Public Hearing Council will vote to set a public hearing to amend the 2024 IPMC by adopting a local amendment to create an emergency demolition process. Adoption Council will vote on whether to adopt a local amendment to the 2024 IPMC to create an emergency demolition process. Planned for10/22/2026 Adoption11/05/2026
2024 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) Amendment: Emergency Demolition Service Austin Development Services September 22, 2026 Purpose To provide an overview of the proposed 2024 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) amendment for Emergency Demolitions Background The City of Austin adopted the International Code Council (ICC)’s 2024 IPMC with local amendments. Austin Development Services established an internal amendment committee to draft an additional local amendment to the IPMC for an Emergency Demolition Service. The City will be expanding procedures for emergency demolitions involving buildings that sustain catastrophic damage and pose an imminent danger to the community. Primary Goal The proposed amendment aims to protect public life and safety when unsafe structures pose an imminent threat or danger: ▪ Chapter 12 – Emergency Demolition 4 Proposed Change to the 2024 IPMC: The following will be addressed in Chapter 12 - Emergency Demolition • This chapter does not apply to Occupied Structures. • The building official will implement, administer and enforce this chapter. • The process will include placarding and internal review prior to any emergency demolition. • Emergency demolition will begin no later than 96 hours after the order to demolish is issued. 5 6 Questions? Austin Development Services is available to respond to your questions. Email us: codecommunications@austintexas.gov.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2026, AT 6 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Planning 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: Alice Woods, Chair (District 2) Casey Haney, Vice Chair (Mayor’s Representative) Felicity Maxwell, Secretary (District 5) Imad Ahmed, Parliamentarian (District 6) Anna Lan (Mayor’s Representative) Vacant (Mayor’s Representative) Chris Gannon (District 1) EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez (District 3) Brian Bedrosian (District 4) Adam Powell (District 7) Peter Breton (District 8) Danielle Skidmore (District 9) Joshua Hiller (District 10) Jeffery Bowen, Chair of Board of Adjustment TC Broadnax, City Manager Candace Hunter, A.I.S.D. Board of Trustees Richard Mendoza, Director of Transportation and Public Works Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0821 Attorney: Jenna Schwartz, 512-978-0871 Page 1 of 7 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 Planning Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2026-0021.03 - 1221 S IH-35 Rezoning; District 9 Location: 1400 Lupine Lane, Harper's Branch; East Riverside/Oltorf Combined Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Aztecas de Juventino Rosas, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Husch Blackwell, LLP (Lindsey Walker) Single Family to Commercial land use Recommended Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Austin Planning 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2026-0040 - 1221 S IH-35 Rezoning; District 9 1221 and 1219 ½ South Interstate Highway 35 Service Road Northbound, 1400 Lupine Lane, Harper's Branch; East Riverside/Oltorf Combined Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Aztecas de Juventino Rosas, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Husch Blackwell, LLP (Lindsey Walker) LR-NP and SF-3-NP to …
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