CITY OF AUSTIN RECOMMENDATION FOR COUNCIL ACTION CONTRACTOR: RESOURCE RECYCLING SYSTEMS, INC. D/B/A RRS COUNCIL DATE: 11/05/2026 SUBJECT: Authorize a contract for multiple material rate studies for Austin Resource Recovery with Resource Recycling Systems, Inc. D/B/A Rrs, for an initial term of three years with up to three additional 1-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,100,000. Funding: $350,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Resource Recovery. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. LEAD DEPARTMENT: Austin Financial Services CLIENT DEPARTMENT(S): Austin Resource Recovery FISCAL NOTE: Funding in the amount of $350,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Resource Recovery. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. PROCUREMENT: Austin Financial Services issued a Request for Proposals solicitation RFP 1500 RGW3011 for these services. The solicitation was published on April 27, 2026, and closed on June 2, 2026. Of the five offers received, the proposal submitted by the recommended contractor represented best value to the City based on the solicitation’s evaluation criteria. A complete solicitation package, including a log of offers received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=143475 MBE/WBE: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the services required for this solicitation, there were insufficient subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. PRIOR COUNCIL ACTION: FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Austin Financial Services – Central Procurement at: FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Respondents to the solicitation and their Agents should direct all questions to the Authorized Contact Person identified in the solicitation. BOARD AND COMMISSION ACTION: October 14, 2026 - To be reviewed by the Zero Waste Advisory Commission ADDITIONAL BACKUP INFORMATION (RCA BODY) The contract will provide services for the City to participate in three studies, including a community wide Capture Rate Study, Per Capita Disposal Rate Study, and a combined Diversion Rate and Waste Characterization Study. The contract will allow the City to plan, conduct and process data on both Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) collected and non-ARR collected trash, recycling and organics material streams for both residential and commercial customers. In November 2023, Austin City Council approved the 2023 Austin Resource Recovery Comprehensive …
Zero Waste Advisory Commission DRAFT 2027 Meeting Schedule The Zero Waste Commission meets monthly on the second Wednesday of the month, unless otherwise determined by the Commission. Meetings are held at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 301 W. 2nd Street. Changes to the above regarding date, time or location will be noted on meeting agendas. Meeting Dates January 13 February 10 April 14 May 12 June 9 July 14 August 11 September 8 October 13 November 10 Cancelled Dates March 10 December 8
History of FM812 Landfill Austin Resource Recovery | 10/14/2026 Gena McKinley, Deputy Director Site Overview FM812 – Background Location: Travis County, near Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Size: Approximately 391 Acres MSW Permits: 360 & 360A, later upgraded to Subtitle D Standards Lifespan: 1960’s to 2009 3 Facility Usage Transition In 1995, TCEQ approved converting the FM 812 Landfill acreage to a Type IV facility accepting only construction, demolition, and land-clearing debris—no household putrescible waste. Type I operations are suspended in February 1999 and by June 1999, Type IV operations commences at FM812. 4 ARR C&D Tonnage Figures: 2001-2008 C&D Tonnage 35000 30000 25000 20000 15000 10000 5000 0 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Year 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Disposal Quantity (Metric Tons) 17,281 19,460 25,830 31,732 32,998 26,500 14,514 3,628 5 Landfill Fee Schedule: 2001 – 2008 Uncompacted Load (per cubic yard) 2001-2002 2002-2003 2003-2004 2004-2005 2005-2006 2006-2007 2007-2008 2008-2009 $ 5.50 $ 5.50 $ 5.50 $ 6.50 $ 6.50 $ 6.50 $ 6.50 $ 6.50 6 Current FM 812 Projects • AE Lay-down Yard and Vehicle Parking: 10 acres off FM 973 • Solar Array: 58.224 acres; UPower selected vendor for AE project • Leachate line construction: 180 days to complete from project commencement 7 Questions
To: From: Date: Zero Waste Advisory Commission Gena McKinley, Deputy Director, Austin Resource Recovery October 14, 2026 Subject: Director’s Monthly Report to the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Recycling Reset On July 23rd, the Austin City Council approved ARR’s request to authorize the negotiation and execution of the third and final amended and restated service schedules to the City’s existing Single -Stream Recycling contracts with Circular Services and Texas Disposal Systems. The timeline for the final reset officially began with notifying the vendors in November of 2025. In February of 2026, the vendors submitted their initial pricing proposals to the City a t which point, contract negotiations commenced. ARR has now concluded its negotiations with both vendors and execution of the contracts was effective October 1, 2026. Food Rescue Mini-Summit for Businesses (District 3) Join local food service businesses, food rescue organizations, nonprofits, government partners, and other food system stakeholders for an interactive Food Rescue Mini-Summit lunch and learn for food-permitted businesses focused on building a stronger, more connected food rescue ecosystem in Austin. This event is being hosted by the Food Plan Implementation Collaborative, with organizing members from Austin Climate Action & Resilience, Austin Resource Recovery, the Travis County Environmental Resilience Program, The Central Texas Food Bank, Keep Austin Fed, and more. It will take place at 11:00 a.m. on October 19 at 979 Springdale Rd, Ste. 153. More information at: eventbrite.com/e/food-rescue-mini-summit-for-businesses- tickets-2001405147673. Austin City Limits (District 8) Austin Resource Recovery provided trash, recycle and compost services outside the footprint for Austin City Limits music festival between October 2 through 11. ARR placed bins along Barton Springs, Sterzing, Toomey and Lamar and on the Pfluger and Crenshaw Bridges to collect waste from festival goers walking to and from Zilker Park. Crews swept as needed and maintained the bins throughout the festival. Viva la Vida (District 9) Austin Resource Recovery will provide trash, recycle, and compost services for Viva la Vida, a City Co- sponsored event on Saturday, October 24. ARR will set out bins the morning of the event, service them throughout, and collect them shortly after the event ends. Universal Recycling Ordinance Online Reporting Mailer (All Districts) The City of Austin requires owners and managers of multifamily properties and businesses to ensure that their employees and tenants have convenient access to trash, recycling, and composting. Property managers must submit an annual diversion report between October 1 and February 1 …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSION ON AGING OCTOBER 14, 2026, 12:00 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ROOM 301 W 2ND ST AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Commission on Aging 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, 512-974-3568, Ryan.Sperling@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Richard Bondi, Chair Teresa Ferguson, Vice Chair Fred Lugo Agnieszka Ozarowski Preston Tyree Henry Van de Putte Suzanne Anderson Martin Kareithi Faith Lane Jennifer Scott Luan Tran Selina Yee Xiaoyi Zeng 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 Commission on Aging meeting of October 14, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding the “Age-Friendly Austin News!” quarterly newsletter and Public Health Emergency Preparedness Team efforts on dispensing supplies during emergencies. Briefing by Nicole Alexander, Age Friendly Program Coordinator, Planning and Evaluation Unit, Health Equity and Community Engagement Division, APH. COMMITTEE UPDATES 3. Update on discussions and actions at the October 5, 2026 Age Friendly Advisory Committee meeting. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Presentation regarding the National Association of Caregiving (NAC) 2025 Caregiving in the US Report. Presentation by Commissioner Jennifer Scott. 5. Joint Inclusion Committee update regarding a calendar for member presentations. 6. Discussion regarding the status of proclamation recommendations approved at the September 9th Commission on Aging meeting. 7. Update on the status of social services contracts in the FY2026-27 budget. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. Discuss potential locations for next year’s meetings and approve the 2027 Commission on Aging Annual Meeting Schedule. 9. Approve a recommendation regarding the Age Friendly Action Plan 2026-2030. 10. Approve edits on the Commission on Aging Build, Bridge, and Champion Framework for the Age-Friendly Austin Action Plan (2026-2030). 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 …
COMMISSION ON AGING REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2026 The Commission on Aging convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101, 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Bondi called the Commission on Aging Meeting to order at 12:09 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Richard Bondi Selina Yee Xiaoyi Zeng Agnieszka Ozarowski Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Suzanne Anderson Martin Kareithi Faith Lane Fred Lugo Jennifer Scott Preston Tyree PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Commission of Aging on August 12, 2026. 10-0 vote. The August 12, 2026 minutes were approved with amendments to strike a duplicate call to order line and correct the meeting location on Commissioner Anderson’s motion, Commissioner Ozarowski’s second on a 10-0 vote. Vice Chair Ferguson and Commissioners Tran and Van de Putte were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion on the wrapping up of proclamations recommended at the June meeting. Update by Chair Bondi. 1 3. Review of revised bluelines for Age Friendly Action Plan (AFAP) Focus Areas One and Two. Discussion was held. 4. Discussion regarding AFAP Focus Area Three. Discussion was held. 5. Discussion regarding potential updates to the previously approved Commission on 2026-2030 internal framework. Discussion was held. 6. Update on Joint Inclusion Committee discussions at the August 26 meeting. Update by Chair Bondi. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. Approve a recommendation to Council for a proclamation on National Adult Day Services Week – September 20-26. The recommendation to Council for a proclamation on National Adult Day Services Week was approved on Commissioner Scott’s motion, Commissioner Anderson’s motion on a 10-0 vote. Vice Chair Ferguson and Commissioners Tran and Van de Putte were absent. 8. Approve a recommendation to Council for a proclamation on Health Literacy Month – October. The recommendation to Council for a proclamation on Health Literacy Month was approved on Commissioner Lugo’s motion, Commissioner Scott’s second on a 10-0 vote. Vice Chair Ferguson and Commissioners Tran and Van de Putte were absent. 9. Approve a recommendation to Council for a proclamation on Veterans Day – November 11. The recommendation to Council for a proclamation on Veterans Day was approved on Commissioner Tyree’s motion, Commissioner Anderson’s second on a 10-0 vote. Vice Chair Ferguson and Commissioners Tran and Van de Putte were absent. 10. Approve a recommendation to Council …
City of Austin Utilities Customer Receivable Management Sandra Escobedo Vice President, Customer Account Management Matthew Thomas Assistant Director, Customer Experience October 2026 Executive Summary City of Austin Utilities • Austin Energy • Call Center Management • Accounts Receivables Management • Austin Water • Consolidated Monthly Billing • Customer Assistance Programs • Meter Reading Validations • Branch Management Monthly Billing ~615K generated bills across 6 utility services monthly Customer Assistance Program Nationally recognized wrap-around service model with suite of programs for our most vulnerable customers • Austin Resource Recovery • Austin Watershed Protection • Austin Development Services • Austin Transportation and Public Works 2 From Invoice to Payment: The Collections Journey Customer engagement with CoA Utilities is vital Bill Generates Bill Due Date Reminder Letter Letter Due Date Eligible for Disconnect Notice Courtesy Notice Delivered (Door Hanger) Electric Disconnect for Non-Pay (Water follows 3 days later) Day 17 Day 21 Day 31 Day 32 Day 33 - 35 Day 34 - 37 Disconnection moratoriums are applied seasonally 3 Account Management All customers can take advantage of several options to assist in budget management Payment Arrangements Budget Billing Helpful Tools Multiple options allow customers to set up affordable monthly arrangements when needed A fixed payment amount per month can help customers with budgeting needs Digital Self Service tools for prompts and budget setting Multiple ways to pay from in-person branch services with no fee to digital wallet 4 Discount Customer Enrollment Automatic Enrollment Texas Health & Human Services (HHSC) program enrollment 200% of Federal Poverty Income Level Austin Energy residential account holder address match process Self Enrollment Online application or Paper application Income verification 200% or HHSC enrollment letter FY26 Customer enrollment rates • 97% Auto Enrolled • 3% Self Enrollment 5 Customer Assistance Programs Nationally Recognized Wrap Around Services Model Utility Bill Discounts Wrap Around Services Medically Vulnerable Registry Plus 1 Financial Support Weatherization Arrearage Management Education Utility Bill Discounts 72K Households (~21K Water) Medically Vulnerable Registry 869 Households Plus 1 Financial Support 8,954 Households | $2.6M Education 405 Households Arrearage Management 801 Households Weatherization 288 Households 6 National Trends for Water Affordability L I H W A P 2 0 2 4 S T U D Y • 1 in 5 households owe water bill debt; lowest-income families spend up to 40% of income on water • Affordability challenges differ by region • Urban systems → higher arrears • Rural …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 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. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak 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 use the QR code or link at the end of this document. For questions, please email preservation@austintexas.gov. X KEVIN KOCH AB JAIME ALVAREZ X HARMONY GROGAN CURRENT COMMISSIONERS DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: 4:04PM 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 August 12, 2026. MOTION: Approve the August 12, 2026 meeting minutes. Motion by Commissioner Grogan. Commissioner Koch seconded the motion. Vote 2-0. The motion passed. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 608 Blanco St. Castle Hill Local Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Raise the porch and rebuild the railing, install planters, install an ADA lift, and reinstall decorative trim of a contributing building. Applicant: Scott Magic The applicant presented their proposal. The committee provided feedback. 704 Baylor St. Castle Hill Local Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Construct a second-story addition on a contributing building. Applicant: Tisha Ritta The applicant did not attend. C14H-1976-0024 – 1006 Congress Ave. Lundberg Bakery Council District 9 Proposal: Rehabilitate and construct an addition to a landmark. Applicant: Sue Hagerty The applicant presented their proposal. The committee provided feedback. C14H-2020-0087 – 3908 Avenue B Baker School Council District 9 Proposal: Place three 40ft shipping containers on the property with no alterations to the landmarked building. Applicant: Brittany Garcia The applicant presented their proposal. The committee provided feedback. C14H-2015-0001 – 908 E. 11th St. Dedrick-Hamilton House Council District 1 Proposal: Install accessibility improvements and expand porch access at a landmarked building. Applicant: DJ Scales The applicant presented their proposal. The committee provided feedback. 7. C14H-2018-0010 – 3952 Berkman Dr. Mueller Air Control Tower Council District 9 Proposal: …
BLOCK OUT PHASE BLOCK OUT PHASE COMPLETE. CLIENT APPROVES CONTINUING INTO PRELIMINARY PHASE. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ SIGNATURE DATE ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ SIGNATURE DATE PRELIMINARY PHASE PRELIMINARY PHASE COMPLETE. CLIENT APPROVES CONTINUING INTO FINAL PHASE. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ SIGNATURE DATE APPROVED BY CLIENT 06.10.26 APPROVED BY CLIENT 07.13.26 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ SIGNATURE DATE FINAL PHASE FINAL PHASE COMPLETE. CLIENT APPROVES RELEASING OF BID SET. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ SIGNATURE DATE ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ SIGNATURE DATE LOT SIZE: IMP. COVER: (45%) FAR: (55%) 5996 SF 44.9% 44.86% SLAB AREA CHART NAME BLDG 1 SLAB BLDG 2 SLAB TOTAL SLAB AREA: AREA 813.00 SF 766.50 SF 1,579.50 SF IMPERVIOUS COVER AREA CHART NAME BLDG 1 SLAB BLDG 1 AC PAD BLDG 2 SLAB BLDG 2 AC PAD DRIVEWAY PARKING PAD IMPERVIOUS COVER TOTAL: AREA 813.00 SF 9.00 SF 766.50 SF 9.00 SF 902.55 SF 192.71 SF 2,692.76 SF These drawings and the information herein contained are the sole intellectual property of Barron Custom Design, LLC and may not be reproduced in any manner without the company ’s written consent. These drawings constitute what is normally considered within the construction industry as a “builder set” in as they are intended to convey the design intent only. The implementation of the plans requires a general contractor/subcontractor thoroughly knowledgeable with applicable building codes and methods of construction. The plans are intended to provide basic information regarding site work, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and other trades to substantially complete construction of the structure. Exact material specifications and selections from agreed “allowances ” are to be confirmed with the owner prior to ordering and/or installation. If provided, contractor/subcontractor to review Owner “image” photos and details and confirm all related details and finishes prior to commencement of construction. Construction means, methods, and materials are solely the jurisdiction of the contractor/subcontractor and are not described in these plans. Exact detailing, structural, mechanical, electrical, waterproofing and flashings are to be determined by the contractor/subcontractor except as noted or described within these drawings. In all cases, the most stringent requirements of all applicable federal, state, county, and local city building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire codes, laws, ordinances, and regulations must be met. If the contractor/subcontractor or any subcontractor performs any work in conflict with the above mentioned laws, rules, codes, ordinances, and regulations then the contractor/subcontractor in violation shall bear all costs of repair arising out of non-conforming work. All such codes, ordinances, deed restrictions and regulations take precedence over any part of these drawings …
Austin Historic Landmark Commission Architectural Review Committee HR-2026-118672 211 ACADEMY DR Property: LOT 1 BLK 68-71 ODIORNE RESUB OF FAIRVIEW PARK Lot sizes are taken from Traviscad.org South side of 200 block of Academy Dr 211 Academy looking West Lack of building separation between 211 and 209 Academy Better image showing the lack of separation
HLC Review Addendum 07 Oct 2026 4309 Avenue D Item HR-2026-104982 1.2 The concrete pad as front porch is structurally unsound and must be replaced. The steps outside the primary entry door is not allowed by today’s building code. Required Egress Doors: Must have a flat landing on each side that is at least as wide as the door and extends a minimum of 36 inches in the direction of travel. The floor or landing cannot be more than 1.5 inches lower than the top of the threshold for primary egress doors The elevated porch fits the neighborhood and satisfies IRC Bldg Code 2024 1.2 The second front door is not original to the 1912 home and was added around the time of the Great Depression in 1929. While it is old, it is not original. It enters directly into bedroom and is not in character with the 1912 house Queen Anne-esque house. Our rehabilitation of this home ( back to single family) includes restoring the original transom in the entry foyer over the original front door. See picture…. The secondary door is a five panel interior non-weather rated door taken from another bedroom. Probably done when Clara Stubbs divided the house for daughter Clara to live there ? There was never a transom over the secondary narrower door. 1.2 The current “temporary” front porch posts are not original. Evidence in the slab indicate there may have originally been paired posts – possibly lathe turned like other homes of the 1910’s ?? The columns shown in the proposed front elevation are HBG fiberglass structural columns without direct historical reference to any period. These round columns invoke the past but are also very common in new homes today. 3.1 Restoring windows as possible instead of replacement sounds great and will be our course of action if feasible. Front windows ( as seen from street ) seem easily restorable. However, the north side ( unseen from street ) seems harder…… An updated window schedule indicating restored and new windows is attached.
September 15, 2026 To: Julie Briggs EFP 4113 Guadalupe LLC Aus&n, Texas julieermisbriggs@yahoo.com cc: Kris&n Schieffer, RA, LEED AP – ALIGN Aus&n Architects kris&n@alignaus&narchitects.com From: Nicholas Rohr, P.E., S.E. Managing Principal – Anderson Rohr Engineers, LLC Phone: 720-687-3730 Email: rohr@andersonrohr.com Structural Assessment Le(cid:23)er – Exis(cid:28)ng Building Project: 4113 Guadalupe Renova&on (ARE Project No. 26-060-ALA) Site Address: 4113 Guadalupe St, Aus&n, TX 78751 Site Visit Date: September 10, 2026 ARE A(cid:25)endee: Nicholas Rohr, P.E., S.E. Reference: ALIGN Aus&n Architects Preliminary Demoli&on Exhibit dated August 14, 2026 Introduc(cid:28)on On September 10, 2026, Nicholas Rohr, P.E., S.E. of Anderson Rohr Engineers, LLC (ARE) visited 4113 Guadalupe St to perform a visual structural assessment of the exis&ng building in support of the proposed renova&on. The General Contractor had removed finishes at the loca&ons shown on the ALIGN Aus&n Architects Preliminary Demoli&on Exhibit dated August 14, 2026, and the exposed structure at those loca&ons was observed and measured. The findings below are based on the condi&ons that were accessible on the date of the visit. Condi&ons that remained concealed by finishes, flooring, or the roof deck were not observable and are not included in this assessment except where noted as an&cipated. Only visual observa&ons were made; no material tes&ng, destruc&ve inves&ga&on, or geotechnical inves&ga&on was performed. Building Descrip(cid:28)on The exis&ng building is a single-story wood-framed commercial retail building with a brick front facade at Guadalupe Street. The building is approximately 50 feet deep by 25 feet wide, with adjacent buildings on each side. The exis&ng structure appears to be on an independent founda&on, separate from the adjacent buildings. The gap between the exterior north wall and the adjacent building to the north is approximately 21 inches. A masonry wall of the adjacent building is located along the south side. Anderson Rohr Engineers, LLC – Structural Assessment Le(cid:25)er P a g e | 1 The primary structure consists of the following, as observed: • Founda&on: Timber piles embedded in the ground suppor&ng a 4x6 pressure-treated &mber beam at the perimeter. No concrete support was found at the &mber piles. The spacing of the piles could not be verified. • Floor: 2x6 floor joists at 24 inches on center bearing on the 4x6 &mber beam, with wood decking over. Joist spans could not be verified. • Walls: Load-bearing walls of 2x4 studs at 24 inches on center running the length of the building. The exterior finish on …
Commission on Aging 2026-2030 Priority Framework The Commission on Aging adopts this Build, Bridge and Champion Framework to help refine and prioritize its work within its responsibilities under City Code. The Framework borrows the three focus areas of the Age-Friendly Austin Action Plan (AFAP) 2026–2030 as a useful way of organizing and narrowing that work. The Commission's responsibilities are established by City Code and include serving as an advisory body to the Austin City Council concerning the quality of life of older adults in the Austin area and helping ensure that older adults are productive, independent, and healthy. The AFAP does not alter or limit those responsibilities. The Commission's Age Friendly Advisory Committee provides oversight of the AFAP consistent with the responsibilities established for the Committee in the Commission's bylaws: monitoring progress, championing older adult involvement in plan development and implementation, reviewing and recommending revisions, and helping ensure community alignment through collaboration with City departments and the older adult community. City Council's adoption of Resolution No. 20250605-084 strengthened the City's commitment to older adults, including directing City departments to incorporate an age-friendly perspective and the AFAP into how they fulfill their missions. This creates additional opportunities for the Commission to engage City departments on issues within the Commission's responsibilities. Build, Bridge and Champion Using the three AFAP focus areas, the Commission will identify areas within its City Code responsibilities where focused attention can have a meaningful impact. For each selected area, the Commission may identify one or all of the following roles: Build - Develop or contribute to Commission activities addressing an identified area of focus. Bridge - Convene stakeholders, facilitate collaboration, share information, or strengthen connections addressing an identified area of focus. Champion – Submit recommendations to Austin City Council that support and advance the Age Friendly Action Plan 2026-2030. This includes individual commissioners reaching out to their supporting council member or mayor. Build, Bridge and Champion describe ways the Commission may approach its work. They do not assign responsibility to the Commission for implementing the AFAP. The Commission's Build, Bridge and Champion selections are not intended to encompass every issue affecting older adults or the full scope of its responsibilities. They identify areas where the Commission believes sustained attention can have the greatest impact. Compiled by: Richard Bondi Page 1 of 2 10/05/2026 Commission on Aging 2026-2030 Priority Framework Using the Build, Bridge and Champion Selections The Build, …
Commission on Aging 2027 Draft Annual Meeting Schedule Austin City Hall 301 W 2nd St. Austin, TX 78722 12:00 P.M. • January 13 • February 10 • March 10 • April 14 • May 12 • • June 9 July 14 • August 11 • September 8 • October 13 • November 10 • December 8
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Commission on Aging Recommendation Number: 20261014-009: Approval and Endorsement of the Austin Age-Friendly Austin Action Plan 2026-2030 WHEREAS, the City of Austin has been recognized as a member of the AARP Age-Friendly network since 20121 and has demonstrated its commitment to making Austin an Age-Friendly community through implementation of the Age-Friendly Austin Action Plans for 2016–2020 and 2021–2025; and WHEREAS, Austin residents between 65 and 74 were the City's fastest-growing age group between 2010 and 2020, increasing by nearly 70 percent, making it increasingly important that the City plan for the needs of its growing older adult population2; and WHEREAS, on June 5, 2025, the Austin City Council adopted Resolution No. 20250605-084, affirming the City's commitment to ensuring that Austin is an Age-Friendly community and improving the quality of life for older adults, directing “all City departments provide services with an age-friendly perspective and that the Age-Friendly Action Plan's goals and strategies are incorporated into how departments fulfill their missions,” directing continued collaboration among the City Manager and Austin Public Health's Age-Friendly Program Coordinator to support implementation of the Action Plan and assess the resources needed to carry out its goals and strategies3; and WHEREAS, the Austin Older Adult Quality of Life Study identified significant challenges and disparities affecting older Austinites, including housing, transportation, health and food insecurity, social isolation, digital access, and access to inclusive and accessible community resources4, and the Austin Age-Friendly Austin Action Plan 2026–2030 includes goals and strategies that respond to many of these findings5; and WHEREAS, the Age-Friendly Austin Action Plan 2026–2030 was developed by Austin Public Health through an extensive engagement process that included the Age-Friendly Austin Summit on February 20, 2026, review of the Austin Older Adult Quality of Life Study, stakeholder and community meetings, and a partner survey, and reflects the priorities identified through those efforts; and 1 AARP Livable Communities Map, Austin, TX 2 City Services for Older Adults, Office of the City Auditor - October 2022 3 Austin City Council Resolution 20250605-084 4 Austin Older Adult Quality of Life Study 2025 5 AFAP Focus Area One, Final Draft, AFAP Focus Area Two, Final Draft, AFAP Focus Area Three, Final Draft Page 1 of 3 COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Commission on Aging Recommendation Number: 20261014-009: Approval and Endorsement of the Austin Age-Friendly Austin Action Plan 2026-2030 WHEREAS, the Age-Friendly Austin Action Plan 2026–2030 establishes measurable objectives, strategies, community and City partners, …
Early Childhood Council Membership Information Updated September 2026 Current Membership First Appointed Date(s) Reappointed Term Expires Officer Position Chair since 05/01/2025 (1st term) 05/01/2026 (2nd term) Appointed by: Mayor Kirk Watson Choquette Hamilton, Chair 05/15/2023 03/01/2025 (2nd term) 02/28/2029 Appointed by: Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, D1 (CM Harper-Madison leaving office January 2027) Eliza Sears Appointed by: Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, D2 Delphi Alvizo Appointed by: Council Member José Velásquez, D3 Andrea McIlwain Appointed by: Mayor Pro Tem José “Chito” Vela, D4 Barbara Grant Boneta 03/07/2019 03/23/2023 (2nd term) 02/28/2027 10/09/2025 02/28/2029 04/18/2024 02/28/2027 07/23/2026 02/28/2029 Appointed by: Council Member Ryan Alter, D5 Christy Beauchemin 03/26/2026 02/28/2027 Appointed by: Council Member Krista Laine, D6 Craig McNary Appointed by: Council Member Mike Siegel, D7 Chloe Latham-Sikes 03/27/2025 02/28/2029 03/01/2025 02/28/2029 Appointed by: Council Member Paige Ellis, D8 (CM Ellis leaving office January 2027) Alice Navarro 11/02/2023 02/28/2027 Current Membership Appointed by: Council Member Zohaib “Zo” Qadri, D9 Brianna Menard Appointed by: Council Member Marc Duchen, D10 Brooke Freeland, Vice Chair Appointed by: Travis County Hilda Rivas Appointed by: Austin ISD Yvette Cárdenas Notes: First Appointed Date(s) Reappointed Term Expires Officer Position 11/30/2023 02/28/2027 Vice Chair since 05/01/2026 (1st term) 03/01/2025 02/28/2029 11/21/2024 02/28/2027 09/25/2025 02/28/2027 • Council action is required for any member to serve beyond 8 consecutive years. • If a member wishes to be reappointed for another term, they should make sure their application online is current and reach out to their appointing body to express interest. They may typically continue service uninterrupted while they complete the refresher training and sign a new Oath of Office. They have 90 days to complete this from reappointment.
Comment submitted by Laura Olson at Go Austin Vamos Austin (GAVA) to the Early Childhood Council in August 2026 1 Regarding Item 5 on the August 8 Early Childhood (EC) Council agenda, in consideration of ideas for making meetings more accessible and welcoming for community members, first we thank you for bringing this forward. We are in support of Item 5 and would like to offer a couple of ideas to the EC Council as they review this item: 1. Language Access: Not only offering interpretation support for public comment in meetings, but also interpretation during the meeting as well as translated agendas in at least, Spanish, but potentially in Arabic, Vietnamese, and Burmese as well. This can greatly support an environment of inclusion and participation. 2. Create quarterly brief graphics/brief communications to be shared out via City of Austin as well as SX6 and other community-based partners in inclusive language/vocabulary that describes the purpose of EC Council, how it looks to participate as a community member, and when upcoming meetings will be. 3. Consider shifting to an evening meeting cadence or rotation of morning/evening since daytime meetings more often exclude EC providers and families. 4. Consider instructional communication materials that outline how to sign up to listen in and/or to provide public comment at EC Council. A short instructional video shared out quarterly might work well for this. APH has done this in the past with some covid education and this may be a good model for how to do this in multiple languages. Each council member could be asked to push these out as well. 5. Regular posts and communications that share what is coming up on the EC Council agenda that highlights opportunities to give input and advise the EC Council or to be present to hear important updates from city partners. Each council member could be asked to push these out as well. 6. Consider who is serving on the EC Council and what it could look like when openings come up to nominate an EC provider or parent to represent on the EC Council for increased diversity and equity on the council. 2 7. Review agendas with a lens of inclusivity and accessibility to reduce jargon and provide a glossary of terms to create shared language and understanding. 8. Review of the City of Austin Equity Assessment tool by all EC Council members and reflect …
Early Childhood Council DRAFT 2027 Calendar of Regular Meetings The ECC will meet on the second Wednesday of the month. There will not be meetings in July or December. Date Time Location * January 13 9 a.m. City Hall, Room 1101 February 10 9 a.m. City Hall, Room 1101 March 10 9 a.m. City Hall, Room 1101 April 14 9 a.m. City Hall, Room 1101 May 12 June 9 9 a.m. City Hall, Room 1101 9 a.m. City Hall, Room 1101 July – No meeting August 11 9 a.m. City Hall, Room 1101 September 8 9 a.m. City Hall, Room 1101 October 13 9 a.m. City Hall, Room 1101 November 10 9 a.m. City Hall, Room 1101 December – No meeting * Locations subject to change and will be listed on posted agendas and available on the Early Childhood Council page: austintexas.gov/ecc.
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Commission on Aging Recommendation Number: 20261014-009: Approval and Endorsement of the Austin Age-Friendly Austin Action Plan 2026-2030 WHEREAS, the City of Austin has been recognized as a member of the World Health Organization/AARP Age-Friendly Network since 20121 and has demonstrated its commitment to making Austin an Age- Friendly community through implementation of the Age-Friendly Austin Action Plans for 2016–2020 and 2021–2025; and WHEREAS, Austin residents between 65 and 74 were the City's fastest-growing age group between 2010 and 2020, increasing by nearly 70 percent, making it increasingly important that the City plan for the needs of its growing older adult population2; and WHEREAS, on June 5, 2025, the Austin City Council adopted Resolution No. 20250605-084, affirming the City's commitment to ensuring that Austin is an Age-Friendly community and improving the quality of life for older adults, directing “all City departments provide services with an age-friendly perspective and that the Age-Friendly Action Plan's goals and strategies are incorporated into how departments fulfill their missions,” directing continued collaboration among the City Manager and Austin Public Health's Age-Friendly Program Coordinator to support implementation of the Action Plan and assess the resources needed to carry out its goals and strategies3; and WHEREAS, the Austin Older Adult Quality of Life Study identified significant challenges and disparities affecting older Austinites, including housing, transportation, health and food insecurity, social isolation, digital access, and access to inclusive and accessible community resources4, and the Austin Age-Friendly Austin Action Plan 2026–2030 includes goals and strategies that respond to many of these findings5; and WHEREAS, the Age-Friendly Austin Action Plan 2026–2030 was developed by Austin Public Health through an extensive engagement process that included the Age-Friendly Austin Summit on February 20, 2026, review of the Austin Older Adult Quality of Life Study, stakeholder and community meetings, and a partner survey, and reflects the priorities identified through those efforts; and 1 AARP Livable Communities Map, Austin, TX 2 City Services for Older Adults, Office of the City Auditor - October 2022 3 Austin City Council Resolution 20250605-084 4 Austin Older Adult Quality of Life Study 2025 5 AFAP Focus Area One, Final Draft, AFAP Focus Area Two, Final Draft, AFAP Focus Area Three, Final Draft Page 1 of 3 COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Commission on Aging Recommendation Number: 20261014-009: Approval and Endorsement of the Austin Age-Friendly Austin Action Plan 2026-2030 WHEREAS, the Age-Friendly Austin Action Plan 2026–2030 establishes measurable objectives, strategies, community …
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL Special Called Meeting Minutes The Art in Public Places Panel convened a special called meeting on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, virtual special called meeting. Chari Kristi-Anne Shaer called the meeting to order at 4:08 PM. Panel Members in Attendance: Kristi-Anne Shaer – Chair, Vice Chair – Lindsey Millikan, Heidi Schmalbach – Arts Commission Liaison, Fatima Carbajal, Andrew Danziger and Camille Jobe. Deaccession Jury Panel Member: Debora Rodrigues, Principal Conservator and Collections Care Specialist. Panel Members Absent: Bernardo Diaz. Staff in Attendance: AIPP Manager: Jaime Castillo; AIPP Coordinator Senior: Rebecca Rende and Sean Harrison; ACME Division Manager, Melissa Alvarado, and ACME Assistant Director: Morgan Messick. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Chair Kristi-Anne Shaer made a motion to extend public communication to five minutes. Arts Commissioner Heidi Schamlbach seconded. Motion passes 7-0. • Jason Bregman spoke on behalf of Singer Studio Foundation about Item 4, Deaccession Jury of Art in Public Places artwork Uplifted Ground, by Michael Singer Studio at Austin- Bergstrom International Airport. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. The minutes of the Art in Public Places Panel Regular meeting on October 5, 2026. Chair Kristi-Anne Shaer made a motion to move approval of the Art in Public Places Regular Panel Meeting on Monday, October 5, 2026, to the Art in Public Places Regular Panel Meeting on Monday, November 2, 2026, Arts Commissioner Heidi Schmalbach seconded. Motion passes 7-0. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding Art in Public Places Program, including Conservation, Current Projects and Milestones. Presentation by Jaime Castillo, Art in Public Places Manager, Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment. DISCUSSION ITEMS DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. 4. Approve a recommendation to the Arts Commission as the Deaccession Jury of Art in Public Places artwork Leaf, Pod & Samara by John Christensen at Austin- Bergstrom International Airport. Deaccession Jury includes guest conservator per Arts Commission. Camille Jobe made a motion to continue discussion at the Art in Public Places Panel Regular Meeting on November 2, 2026. Fatima Carbajal seconded. Motion passes 5- 0. Approve a recommendation to the Arts Commission as the Deaccession Jury of Art in Public Places artwork Uplifted Ground by Michael Singer Studios at Austin- Bergstrom International Airport. Deaccession Jury includes guest conservator per Arts Commission. Camille Jobe made a motion to continue discussion at the Art in Public Places Panel Regular Meeting on November 2, 2026. Fatima Carbajal seconded. Motion passes 5- 0. 5. Discussion …
COMMISSION ON AGING REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2026 The Commission on Aging convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101, 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Bondi called the Commission on Aging Meeting to order at 12:09 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Richard Bondi (Chair) Xiaoyi Zeng Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Teresa Ferguson (Vice Chair) Suzanne Anderson Faith Lane Fred Lugo Agnes Ozarowski Jennifer Scott Preston Tyree Henry Van de Putte Selina Yee PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Aging meeting of October 14, 2026. Withdrawn without objection. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding the “Age-Friendly Austin News!” quarterly newsletter and Public Health Emergency Preparedness Team efforts on dispensing supplies during emergencies. Briefing by 1 Nicole Alexander, Age Friendly Program Coordinator, Planning and Evaluation Unit, Health Equity and Community Engagement Division, APH. The presentation was made by Nicole Alexander, Age Friendly Program Coordinator, Planning and Evaluation Unit, Health Equity and Community Engagement Division, APH. COMMITTEE UPDATES 3. Update on discussions and actions at the October 5, 2026 Age Friendly Advisory Committee meeting. Update by Chair Bondi. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Presentation regarding the National Association of Caregiving (NAC) 2025 Caregiving in the US Report. Presentation by Commissioner Jennifer Scott. Presentation by Jennifer Scott. 5. Joint Inclusion Committee update regarding a calendar for member presentations. Update by Chair Bondi. 6. Discussion regarding the status of proclamation recommendations approved at the September 9th Commission on Aging meeting. Update by Chair Bondi. 7. Update on the status of social services contracts in the FY2026-27 budget. Update by Chair Bondi. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. Discuss potential locations for next year’s meetings and approve the 2027 Commission on Aging Annual Meeting Schedule. The 2027 Annual Meeting Schedule of the Commission on Aging was approved on Commissioner Lugo’s motion, Commissioner Anderson’s second on an 11-0 vote. Commissioners Kareithi and Tran were absent. 9. Approve a recommendation regarding the Age Friendly Action Plan 2026-2030. There was a motion by Chair Bondi, seconded by Vice Chair Ferguson, to strike “AARP” and insert “World Health Organization/AARP Age Friendly Network”. The motion was approved on an 11-0 vote. Commissioners Kareithi and Tran were absent. The recommendation was approved as amended on Commissioner Anderson’s motion, Commissioner Scott’s second on an 11-0 vote. Commissioners Kareithi and Tran were absent. …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, September 8TH, 2026 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on TUESDAY, September 8TH, 2026, at CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSION ROOM in Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Lyric Wardlow, Vice Chair Jenny E. Achilles Omar Gamboa Cynthia Jaso Valeria Menard Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Taniquewa Brewster Raul Longoria Sonia Martinez Staff Members in Attendance: Nefertitti Jackmon Miguel Lopez Angel Zambrano CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair Lyric Wardlow called the meeting to order at 6:48 PM. 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. Marian Sanchez, speaking on behalf of PODER, provided public comment. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the CDC Regular meeting on August 11, 2026. The minutes from the Community Development Commission Regular Meeting on August 11th, 2026, were approved on Commissioner Menard’s motion, Commissioner Gamboa’s second, on a 8-0 vote. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) activities and outcomes. Presentation by Angel Zambrano, Program Manager III, Austin Public Health. The presentation was made by Angel Zambrano, Program Manager III, Austin Public Health. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion on the recent meeting of the Housing Investment Review Committee (HIRC). Discussion led by Commissioner Valeria Menard. This item was tabled for the October meeting. 4. Update and discussion of the CDC Election process. Discussion led by Chair Noe Elias. This item was tabled for the October meeting. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discussion and action on the election and nomination process for APH concerning Public Sector and Private Sector Appointees. Presentation by Angel Zambrano, Program Manager III, Austin Public Health. This item was tabled for the October meeting. 6. Discussion and possible approval of a recommendation regarding the Dog’s Head Development. Discussion led by Commissioner Valeria Menard. The motion to approve the recommendation regarding the Dog’s Head Development was approved with the listed amendments on Commissioner Jenny E. Achilles’s motion, Commission Raul Longoria’s second, on 8-0 vote. • Addition of the number 20 item as “Allow and prioritize affordable housing ranging from 30%-80% Median Family Income (MFI) throughout the area.” • Replacement of the Environmental Commission with the Community Development Commission on the second WHEREAS. …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE AUSTIN INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCE PLANNING COMMUNITY TASK FORCE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2026, AT 12 P.M. WALLER CREEK CENTER, ROOM 104 625 EAST 10TH STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community (Water Forward) Task Force 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 Emily Rafferty, Emily.rafferty@austintexas.gov. CURRENT TASK FORCE MEMBERS: Jennifer Walker, Chair Robert Mace, Vice Chair Paul DiFiore Hani Michel Madelline Mathis Todd Bartee Perry Lorenz Sarah Faust Leah Martinsson AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force Regular Called meeting on June 9, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. 4. Staff briefing regarding Lower Colorado River and Highland Lakes water supply conditions. Presentation by Emily Rafferty, Program Manager, Austin Water. Staff briefing regarding Council resolution on large volume water users and related stakeholder engagement. Presentation by Marisa Flores Gonzalez, Water Resources Team Supervisor; Emlea Chanslor, Chief of Staff, Austin Water. Staff briefing regarding onsite reuse, decentralized reclaimed, and centralized reclaimed. Presentation by Joe Smith, Supervising Engineer; Kane Wei, Supervising Engineer; Margaret Lake, Supervising Engineer; Katherine Jashinski, Supervising Engineer, Austin Water. 5. Staff briefing regarding highlights of Austin Water’s 2026 Q2 Report on Water Management Strategy Implementation. Presentation by Kevin Kluge, Water Conservation Division Manager, Austin Water. ACTION ITEMS 6. Review and approve the 2027 Water Forward Task Force meeting schedule. 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 Emily Rafferty at Austin Water Department, at 512-972-0427 or Emily.rafferty@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force, please contact Emily Rafferty at 512-972-0427 or …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) MEETING October 13, 2026 – 6:30 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - ROOM 1101 301 W 2ND STREET, 78701 AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the CDC 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 Miguel Lopez, (512) 975-1575, Miguel.lopez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Noe Elias, Chair, Montopolis Jenny E. Achilles, Private Sector Omar Gamboa, Public Sector Cynthia Jaso, Dove Springs Sonia Martinez, East Austin Jo Anne Ortiz, Public Sector CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Lyric E. Wardlow, Vice Chair, Public Sector Taniquewa S. Brewster, Rosewood-Zaragosa Tisha-Vonique Hood, Public Sector Raul E. Longoria, South Austin Valerie Menard, St. John’s AGENDA 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 CDC Regular meeting on September 8, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) activities and outcomes. Presentation by Angel Zambrano, Program Manager III, Austin Public Health (APH). DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion and presentation of federal regulations regarding Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding and the annual HUD Funding Cycle including the Annual Action Plan, Needs Assessment, and the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). Presentation led by KateLynn Dean, Grants Program Manager, and Julie Smith, Community Engagement Specialist, Austin Housing. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. 5. 6. 7. Discussion and action on the Austin Public Health election and nomination process. Presentation by Angel Zambrano, Program Manager III, Austin Public Health. Discussion and action to approve the recommendation provided by the Election Working Group regarding the Community Development Commission (CDC) election process. Discussion led by Chair Noe Elias. Discussion and action on providing a recommendation for existing multifamily rezoning cases that have not received final action from City Council. Discussion led by Chair Noe Elias. Approve the 2027 Annual Meeting Calendar of the Community Development Commission (CDC). Discussion led by Miguel Lopez, Planner I, Austin …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 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: Steve Maddoux, 512-974-6080 Page 1 of 8 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 22, 2026. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2026-0009.01 - Wesley Relocation Project; District 1 Location: 1187 Navasota Street, Waller Creek Watershed; Central East Austin Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Wesley United Methodist Church (Juanita Stephens) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: BOZ Enterprises Unlimited (Hasan Lewis) Single Family to Neighborhood Mixed Use land use Recommended Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Austin Planning 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2026-0028 - Wesley Property Donation; District 1 1187 Navasota Street, Waller Creek Watershed; Central East Austin Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Wesley United Methodist Church (Juanita Stephens) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: BOZ Enterprises Unlimited (Hasan Lewis) SF-3-NP to LO-NP Recommended Jonathan Tomko, AICP, 512-974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Austin Planning …
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NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Central East Austin CASE#: NPA-2026-0009.01 DATE FILED: April 21, 2026 PROJECT NAME: Wesley Relocation Project PC DATE: October 13, 2026 August 25, 2026 ADDRESS/ES: 1187 Navasota Street DISTRICT AREA: 1 SITE AREA: 9,375 sq. ft. OWNER/APPLICANT: Wesley United Methodist Church AGENT: Hasan Lewis CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith PHONE: (512) 974-2695 STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation From: Single Family To: Neighborhood Mixed Use Base District Zoning Change Related Zoning Case: C14-2026-0028 (Jonathan Tomko, case manager) From: SF-3-NP To: LO-NP (as amended) NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: December 13, 2001 CITY COUNCIL DATE: TBD ACTION: PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: October 13, 2026 – (action pending) 02 NPA-2026-0009.01 - Wesley Relocation Project; District 11 of 37 August 25, 2026 – Postponed to the October 13, 2026 on the consent agenda at the request of the Neighborhood. [D. Skidmore – 1st; P. Breton- 2nd] Vote: 11-0 [F. Maxwell absent. One vacancy on the dais.] STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the applicant’s request for Neighborhood Mixed Use land use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the applicant’s request for Neighborhood Mixed Use land use because it is appropriate in this location near single family uses. The applicant proposes to rezone the property to LO-NP (Limited Office district – Neighborhood Plan) for an office use, which is a low-intensity commercial use. Navasota Street provides a local connection between three commercial corridors, Rosewood Avenue, East 11th Street, and East 12th Street. Neighborhood Mixed Use recognizes the role Navasota Street already plays in connecting residential and commercial areas and provides an opportunity for appropriately scaled neighborhood-serving uses. Site Below are sections of the Central East Austin Neighborhood Plan that staff believe supports the applicant’s request for Neighborhood Mixed Use land use. The plan supports neighborhood-serving commercial uses on commercial corridors. Although Navasota Street is not a commercial corridor, it essentially serves as a connector between three major commercial corridors. Staff believes a low-intensity neighborhood office use is appropriate in this location. 02 NPA-2026-0009.01 - Wesley Relocation Project; District 12 of 37 LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS: EXISTING LAND USE: Single family - Single family detached or up to three residential uses at typical urban and/or suburban densities. Purpose 1. Preserve the land use pattern and future viability of existing neighborhoods; 2. Encourage new infill development that continues existing neighborhood patterns of development; and 3. Protect residential neighborhoods from incompatible …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2026-0028 (Wesley Property Donation) DISTRICT: 1 ADDRESS: 1187 Navasota Street ZONING FROM: SF-3-NP TO: LO-NP SITE AREA: approximately 0.2152 acres (approximately 9,375 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: Wesley United Methodist Church AGENT: BOZ Enterprises Unlimited (Hasan Lewis) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko, AICP (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting limited office-neighborhood plan (LO-CO-NP) combining district zoning. The conditional overlay would prohibit the following 5 uses: - Bed and Breakfast (Group 1) - Bed and Breakfast (Group 2) - Medical Offices exceeding 5,000 square feet gross floor area - Medical Offices not exceeding 5,000 square feet gross floor area - Club or Lodge For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, please see the basis of recommendation section below. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 25, 2026: Neighborhood postponement request to October 13, 2026, granted. October 13, 2026: Case is scheduled to be heard by Planning Commission. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: N/A ISSUES: There is a valid petition on this case at 58.39% of property owners, by area, within 200 feet of the rezoning. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is currently undeveloped land located at the southeast corner of Navasota Street and Cotton Street. It is proximate to two Imagine Austin Corridors, East 11th and East 12th Street, transit service, and other examples of limited office (LO) base district zoning. LO is a zoning category for an office use that serves neighborhood or community needs and that is located in or adjacent to residential neighborhoods. 03 C14-2026-0028 - Wesley Property Donation; District 11 of 37 To the north of the subject tract (across Cotton Street) is one single family home constructed in approximately 2014. To the east is one single family home constructed in approximately 1950. To the south is one single family home constructed recently. To the west (across Navasota Street) are two single family homes constructed in approximately 1909 and 2024. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: Zoning should allow for reasonable use of the property. The subject tract is located on Navasota Street, which is an ASMP level 2 corridor, the same level as East 11th and 12th Street and Rosewood Avenue. It is approximately 500 feet south of East 12th Street which is an Imagine Austin Activity Corridor and approximately 600 feet north of East 11th Street which is an Imagine Austin Activity Corridor and part of the ASMP Transit …
NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: North Lamar Combined (Georgian Acres) CASE#: NPA-2026-0026.01 DATE FILED: April 28, 2026 PROJECT NAME: N Lamar Blvd at Beaver St PC DATE: October 13, 2026 ADDRESS/ES: 604, 606, 608, 706 Beaver Street DISTRICT AREA: 4 SITE AREA: 1.0275 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: 8609 N Lamar LLC AGENT: Drenner Group, LLC (Leah M. Bojo) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith PHONE: (512) 974-2695 STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation From: Single Family Note: The plan amendment is only required on a portion of the properties included in the zoning change application. To: Mixed Use Base District Zoning Change Related Zoning Case: C14-2026-0030 (Sherri Sirwaitis, Case Manager) From: SF-3NP, CS-V-CO-NP To: LO-DB90-NP and CS-V-CO-DB90-NP NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: June 23, 2010 CITY COUNCIL DATE: TBD ACTION: 04 NPA-2026-0026.01 – N. Lamar Blvd. at Beaver St.; District 41 of 27 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: October 13, 2026 – (action pending) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request for Mixed Use land use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports Mixed Use land use because the properties will be part of a larger mixed-use development that will be combined with properties with frontage along North Lamar Blvd. The applicant proposes approximately 545 multifamily residential units (some of which will meet DB90 affordability requirements) with ground-floor commercial uses along North Lamar Blvd. North Lamar Blvd is an active commercial corridor with extensive public transportation options and is proposed for a future light rail extension. Although the properties are zoned SF-3-NP, there are no residential uses on the property but are being used for automobile-related purposes. The proposed development will help to meet the Austin Strategic Housing Blueprint’s goal of creating 135,000 housing units throughout the City by 2027 with 60,000 designated as affordable for households at or below 80% of medium family income (MFI). Plan Amendment Application 04 NPA-2026-0026.01 – N. Lamar Blvd. at Beaver St.; District 42 of 27 Zoning Change Application Below are sections of the North Lamar Combined Neighborhood Plan that staff believe supports the applicant’s request. Although the plan does not support non-residential uses encroaching into the neighborhood, the plan also supports mixed-use developments along North Lamar Blvd. These three lots will be developed in conjunction with the commercial tracts with frontage along North Lamar Blvd. 04 NPA-2026-0026.01 – N. Lamar Blvd. at Beaver St.; District 43 of 27 LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS: 04 NPA-2026-0026.01 …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2026-0030 - N Lamar Blvd at Beaver St DISTRICT: 4 ADDRESS: 8613, 8609, 8607, 8605 North Lamar Boulevard and 604, 606, 608, 707 Beaver Street ZONING FROM: Tract 1, 2, 3: CS-V-CO-NP TO: Tracts: 1, 2, 3: CS-V-CO-DB90-NP Tract 4: SF-3-NP Tract 4: LO-DB90-NP The applicant proposes to maintain the conditions on the portion of the property currently zoned CS-V-CO-NP per Ordinance 20100624-112. Therefore, the conditional overlay for Tracts 1, 2 and 3 will make the following uses Conditional uses on the property: • Automotive Washing (of any type) • Automotive Repair Services • Automotive Sales • Hotel-Motel • Drive-in Service as an accessory use to a commercial use. In addition, the applicant is requesting to modify the DB90 ordinance requirement for pedestrian oriented ground floor commercial spaces in LCD 25-2-652 (F) only for the portion of the site that fronts Beaver Street (please see Applicant’s Request Letter – Exhibit C). SITE AREA: 2.0281 acres PROPERTY OWNER: 8609 N Lamar LLC APPLICANT/AGENT: Drenner Group, P.C. (Leah M. Bojo) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: The staff recommends CS-V-CO-DB90-NP, General Commercial Services-Vertical Mixed Use Building-Conditional Overlay-Density Bonus 90-Neighborhood Plan Combining District zoning for Tracts 1, 2, 3. The conditional overlay will maintain the following uses as Conditional uses on the property: • Automotive Washing (of any type) • Automotive Repair Services • Automotive Sales • Hotel-Motel • Drive-in Service as an accessory use to a commercial use. The staff recommends LO-DB90-NP, Limited Office- Density Bonus 90-Neighborhood Plan Combining District zoning for Tract 4. The staff also recommends granting the modification request to not provide ground floor Pedestrian-Oriented Commercial 05 C14-2206-0030 – N. Lamar Blvd. at Beaver St.; District 41 of 32 C14-2026-0030 2 Space (to provide 0% of the requirement) for this portion of the site that fronts Beaver Street. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: October 13, 2026 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 05 C14-2206-0030 – N. Lamar Blvd. at Beaver St.; District 42 of 32 C14-2026-0030 ISSUES: 3 In December 2023, Ordinance No. 20220609-080, Ordinance No. 20221201-056 and Ordinance No. 20221201-055 were invalidated. On March 11, 2024, Ordinance No. 20240229- 073, was enacted to create the “DB90” combining district, which amended City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create a new zoning district for a density bonus program that grants 30 feet in height above the base zoning district, to a maximum of …
