City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 26-1740, Agenda Item #: 36. 5/28/2026(cid:4) Posting Language Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement for a five-year term with Travis County for recycling and disposal services for County residents who live outside of the incorporated limits of the City. Funding: This item is projected to result in annual revenue in the Resource Recovery Operating Budget. Lead Department Austin Resource Recovery Fiscal Note This item does not have an immediate fiscal impact. The future financial impact will be realized in FY2026- 2027. Prior Council Action: June 18, 2015 - Approved existing agreement with Travis County For More Information: Richard McHale, Director, Austin Resource Recovery, 512-974-4301; Amy Slagle, Assistant Director, Austin Resource Recovery, 512-974-4302. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: May 13, 2026 - Recommended by the Zero Waste Advisory Commission on a x-x vote. Additional Backup Information: This item authorizes the City Manager to negotiate and execute an interlocal agreement with Travis County for a five-year term for recycling and disposal services for County residents who live outside of the incorporated limits of the City. The Austin Recycle & Reuse Drop-off Center is located at 2514 Business Center Dr, Austin, Texas. The center provides a way for residents to responsibly dispose of hard-to-recycle items, hazardous waste, and appliances. Under the terms of this agreement, the City will provide recycling and disposal services to all Travis County households that bring collected material to the center. The city will also provide services to County staff who bring found materials to the center. The agreement does not include door-to-door collection services. The County will provide payment to the City for services under this agreement upon receipt of a city issued invoice. The amount due to the city is based on the County’s utilization rate of the center. This agreement takes effect October 1, 2025, or upon the last date of execution by the City and County and will be effective for five years. Any extension of the term will require City and County governing body approval. City of Austin Page 1 of 1 Printed on 5/6/2026 powered by Legistar™ (cid:5) (cid:6)
To: Zero Waste Advisory Commission From: Ron Romero, Assistant Director, Austin Resource Recovery Date: May 13, 2026 Subject: Director’s Monthly Report to the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Qualified Processor for Construction & Demolition Debris Processing Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) has approved the application of Texas Landfill Management, LLC or Texas Disposal Systems (TDS) to become a City of Austin Construction and Demolition Qualified Processor. TDS’s status as a Qualified Processor is effective from April 2026 to April 2028, contingent upon the Processor maintaining requirements in City code during that timeframe. The facility was audited by City approved third party Registered Evaluator: Zero Waste Strategies. They found that the average material diversion rate from the landfill at this facility was 67%. The Qualified Processor designation allows general contractors developing construction projects across Austin to reduce required documentation to report to the City by being able to report to the Qualified Processors facility diversion rate in lieu of documenting hauling a tipping receipt throughout the project. Fix-It Clinic at Carver Branch Library A Fix-It Clinic will be held on May 2 at the Carver Library from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Residents can bring broken household items and learn to fix them with guidance from skilled coaches. There will be a drop-off period the week leading up to the clinic, for those who need something fixed but are unable to attend the event. Learn more, volunteer or register at austintexas.gov/fixit Circular Showcase at The Cathedral The annual Circular Showcase will take place on May 14, from 5:30-8 p.m. at The Cathedral. Attendees can discover how local entrepreneurs are creating a circular economy in Austin! Four small businesses will pitch to judges for a chance to win $10,000 in prize money. Plus, additional entrepreneurs emerging from the Circular Accelerator will compete for $2,000. Register to attend at austintexas.gov/circularshowcase Fix-it Clothing Swap and Mending Event at Southeast Library Community members can bring clean, gently used clothing to swap with the community. If they have an item that needs a little love, they can get help with hems, buttons, small tears or patches. The next one is on May 16 at Southeast Library from 2-4:30. Learn more, volunteer or register at austintexas.gov/fixit. ARR Solicitation Updates As of May 7, 2026 ZWAC Meeting May 13, 2026 Preparing for Council: Recycling Processing Services for Non-Curbside Collections: The Contractor shall provide processing and marketing services for …
REGULAR MEETING of the TOURISM COMMISSION BOARD WEDNESDAY, May 13, 2026, AT 2:30 P.M. CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS ROOM 1001 300 W. 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Tourism Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Felicia Burleson, (512) 978-1325 or felicia.burleson@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Ed Bailey, Chair, D5 Greg Chanon, D2 Francisco “Cisco” Gamez, D1 Stefani Mathis, D8 Dani Pruitt, D3 Catherine Whited, D9 Cristina Masters, Vice Chair, D10 Bishop Chappell, D6 Sophia Gonzalez, D4 Anna Panossian, Mayoral Maxwell "Max" Pearce, D7 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first [10] speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Tourism Commission Board Regular Meeting on April 8, 2026 STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing from Staff Liaison Felicia Burleson regarding the recent commission vacancy that has been filled, updates and introduction related to new liaison assignments, and an overview of upcoming meetings and key deadlines. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation by the Austin Police Association (Police Union) on officer perspectives related to downtown public safety, staffing realities, and how frontline conditions impact the visitor experience and special event support. Presentation by Michael Bullock, President 4. Presentation by the Austin Homeless Strategies and Operations regarding an overview of the City’s council-approved strategic plan to address homelessness and to understand how this work intersects with Austin’s visitor experience. Presentation by Natasha Ponczek, Business Process Consultant DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve the creation of a working group to Hotel Occupancy Tax (H.O.T.) Grant Programs Working Group. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call …
SPECIAL EVENTS & PUBLIC SAFETY APD Current Staffing • 1,816 Authorized Sworn Positions • 1,477 Sworn Officers • 36 Recent graduates begin field training later this month. • If they pass FTO – sworn goes up to 1,513 • 313 vacancies • 37 separations so far this year • Based upon call volume, special events, and other demands upon the department, ideal staffing is ~2,100 officers. APD Sectors • 9 Sectors + Airport • Shift allocations (Except DTAC) • 2 Day Shifts • 2 Evening Shifts • 2 Night Shifts • Full staffing is 72-104 officers per sector • Current staffing is 43-63 officers per sector • Staffing is determined based on call volume and geography Crime Comparison Based upon annual TX DPS Uniform Crime Reporting Statistics Austin - 993,588 (2024) 297.9 Square Miles (2010) Fort Worth – 1,008,106 (2024) 339.82 Square Miles (2010) 2025 2024 2023 2022 2025 2024 2023 2022 Person 18,010 17,698 17,169 18,253 Person 10,915 11,468 11,732 11,981 Property 43,908 45,419 46,800 49,788 Property 30,480 36,191 34,529 34,782 Society 9,506 7,202 5,774 5,353 Society 5,427 5,367 5,518 4,888 Officers 1,487 1,507 1,488 1,527 Officers 1,768 1,670 1,663 1,672 Special Events in Austin Parades/Marathons • Veteran's Day, Pride Month, Austin Marathon, Capitol 10K, Turkey Trot Festivals • SXSW, ACL, Pecan Street, Juneteenth, 4th of July, New Years Other Major Events • F1, Austin FC/Q2, UT Football, Moody Center Miscellaneous • Film recordings, street closures, city council meetings, dignitary visits Special Events Staffing ■ APD Special Events Unit – Team of APD Sergeants and officers who coordinate vast majority of event needs – Permitted Event coordination and officer hiring ■ City paid events ■ Reimbursed ■ Coordinates active duty & reserve officers ■ Off-Duty Contracts – Held by Officers – Coordinated through Austin Police Association Competing Interests Limited resources can make special events hard to staff In extreme circumstances, on-duty resources have been diverted away from patrol Some special event assignments go unfilled Process exists to minimize cost Patrol overtime can only be worked by officers, corporals, or detectives. QUESTIONS
May 13, 2026 Natasha Ponczek Shoemake, Planning & Policy Division Manager Charles Loosen, Community Engagement Consultant Patricia Barrera, Public Space Management Division Manager Strategic Plan: What and Why? WHAT • Sets priorities and direction • Aligns goals, strategies, and measures • Informs decision-making and investments WHY • Clarifies HSO’s leadership role • Strengthens system coordination • Drives accountability and results 2 Strategic Plan Workgroup and Process Planning Team • 15 Austin Homeless Strategies and Operations (HSO) staff • Responsible for identifying departmental goals, strategies and performance measurements Process Components • Guiding Principles: Defining our purpose, vision, mission and core values • Stakeholder interviews with 36 organizations, including nonprofits and community-based organizations, healthcare providers, a lived experience advisory group, county agencies, and City departments • Internal assessments utilizing strategic planning tools and frameworks • Identifying Focus Areas, Goals, Strategies and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) 3 Our Guiding Principles 4 Our Focus Areas 5 GOALS: Crisis Response System Management We ensure that people experiencing homelessness have easy access to basic needs, outreach, crisis shelter, and other services to support survival and pathways to stable housing. Implement a citywide outreach coordination plan. Develop a budget framework and plan to expand shelter system capacity. Expand Austin’s crisis response infrastructure by adding two housing navigation centers to provide access to early interventions, reduce barriers to accessing shelter, provide for basic needs, and support stable housing transitions. Implement policies and strategies to increase efficient and effective use of shelter resources. Further compliance with local ordinances and state law to reduce harm to housed and unhoused residents through data-informed decision making, evidence-based practices, and collaborative processes. AHSO Strategic Plan 2025-2027 6 HSO Street & Community Outreach Street & Community Outreach (SCO) Outreach connects unhoused residents to stabilizing systems of care and provides needed resources Core Values: Trust: we build strong relationships with unhoused residents, system partners, and our community Person-Centered: we meet clients where they are geographically and in life, and honor client motivation and choice whenever possible Wellbeing: we promote staff work-life balance so outreach professionals can do their best work sustainably Homeless Outreach Street Team (Integral Care) at Republic Square Park, 2026 7 Street & Community Outreach Goals & Activities Reduce Morbidity & Premature Mortality Identify Pathways to Safety and Housing Improve Our Response to Unsheltered Homelessness Assess Needs HSO SCO will conduct an initial, individualized client …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, May 13th, 2026, AT 6 PM SHUDDE FATH HALL, AUSTIN ENERGY 4815 Mueller Blvd AUSTIN, TEXAS 78723 Some members of the Joint Sustainability Committee may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by remotely, contact Amanda Mortl (amanda.mortl@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2651). telephone. To to speak register CURRENT JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE MEMBERS Home Commission Electric Utility Commission Resource Management Commission Urban Transportation Commission Environmental Commission Zero Waste Advisory Commission Community Development Commission Austin Travis County Food Policy Board Economic Prosperity Commission Water & Wastewater Commission Parks & Recreation Board Design Commission Planning Commission Austin/Travis County Public Health Commission City Council Mayor’s Representative Mayor’s Representative Mayor’s Representative Mayor’s Representative Mayor’s Representative Alternate Al Braden Member Kaiba White (Chair) Charlotte Davis (Vice-Chair) GeNell Gary Varun Prasad Haris Qureshi Iris Suddaby Vacant Andrew Smith Aaron Gonzales Chris Maxwell-Gaines Lane Becker Jon Salinas Josh Hiller Chris Crookham Justin Jacobson Vacant Vacant Vacant Marissa Bell Zain Pleuthner Amanda Marzullo Shelby Orme Evgenia Murkes Peter Breton Vacant Vacant Rodrigo Leal Anna Scott Mridula Madipakkam Christopher Campbell Diana Wheeler Vacant N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2. Approve the minutes of the Joint Sustainability Committee Regular Meeting on February 25th, 2026. Approve the minutes of the Joint Sustainability Committee Regular Meeting on March 25th, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. 4. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair of the Joint Sustainability Committee. Recommendation regarding implementation of and options for generation in Austin Energy’s Resource Generation Plan. HOME COMMISSION UPDATES 5. Update regarding the status of updates to the City’s Urban Design Guidelines from the Design Commission – Jon Salinas, Design Commission. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be …
JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES Feb 25, 2026 The Joint Sustainability Committee convened in a hybrid meeting via videoconferencing and at Austin CIty Hall. Board Members in Attendance in Person: Kaiba White, Iris Suddaby, Mridula Madipakkam, Haris Qureshi, Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Jon Salinas, Chris Campbell Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Josh Hiller, Varun Prasad, Rodrigo Leal, Chris Crookham, Charlotte Davis, Diana Wheeler, Anna Scott Board Members Absent: Aaron Gonzales, Lane Becker City Staff in Attendance: Braden Latham-Jones, Phillip Duran, Molly Ellsworth CALL TO ORDER Chair Kaiba White called the meeting to order at 6:09 pm. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Joint Sustainability Committee Regular Meeting on January 28, 2026. a. Qureshi motion, Maxwell-Gaines second. Approved 13-0 (Scott off dais) STAFF BRIEFINGS 1. Staff briefing on Refrigerant Management. Presentation by Molly Ellsworth and Phillip Duran, Austin Climate Action and Resilience. a. Scott: What is the cost need here? b. Duran: Primary focus is internal coordination and establishing internal protocols. c. White: How complete do you think your data set is? d. Ellsworth: Austin Water is only able to send appliances over 50lbs, but they’re working on this. e. White: While you don’t have data for smaller units, do these requirements still apply to smaller units? f. Ellsworth: Requirements won’t apply for smaller units, but the process to collect data for smaller appliances is in progress. g. Chris XXXX: What do people do with household appliances when they’re outlived their use? h. Duran: There are existing programs through Austin Energy that allow for recycling and destroying those, and we’re exploring other opportunities for this kind of program. 2. Staff briefing on the Comprehensive Climate Implementation Program. Presentation by Braden Latham-Jones, Austin Climate Action and Resilience. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Approve a recommendation related to climate and sustainability in the FY26 City of Austin Budget. a. Discussion about possible budget recommendations from Scott. b. Discussion about “Local Solar Energy” budget proposal related to Solar Standard Offer c. Discussion on exact dollar amount asks to advance City fleet vehicle electrification d. Discussion on existing budget funds that should be maintained or reduced. e. No action taken, discussion will continue at a future meeting. 4. Approve a recommendation related to climate and sustainability in the 2026 bond. a. Discussion on proposed recommendations, proposed by Chair White. b. Davis moves to adopt, Qureshi seconds. c. …
JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES March 25, 2026 The Joint Sustainability Committee convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at City Hall Council Chambers (301 W 2nd St) in Austin, Texas. Chair Kaiba White called the Meeting to order at 6:07 pm Commissioners in Attendance: Kaiba White, Charlotte Davis, Anna Scott, Haris Qureshi Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Josh Hiller, Lane Becker, Aaron Gonzales, Diana Wheeler, Jenny Murkes, Chris Crookham, Chris Maxwell-Gaines Board Members Absent: Iris Suddaby, Rodrigo Leal, Andrew Smith, Chris Campbell, Mridula Madipakkam, Diana Wheeler, Varun Prasad PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None Present APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Joint Sustainability Committee Regular Meeting on February 25th, 2026. Minutes were approved on Davis’ motion, Scott’s second on a 10-0 vote with Qureshi off the Dais STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing on the City of Austin Action Plan to Transition to Low-Embodied Carbon Concrete in Pursuit of a Carbon Neutral Austin. Presentation by Amica Bose, P.E., Assistant Director, Civil Engineering Services, Austin Transportation and Public Works • Discussion of performance-based approach - tradeoffs, risks, implications. Staff briefing on Solar on City Facilities. Presentation by Rohan Lilauwala, Austin Climate Action and Resilience. 1 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Approve a recommendation related to climate and sustainability in the FY26 City of Austin Budget. • Update to language on #4, re: Green Choice Program • Update to #5 to state rationale for recommendation on cuts • Update to #6 to suggest a minimum • Updates to #7 to add language adopted by the Urban Transportation Commission • Discussion on reorganizing recommendations to clearly mark which save monet Motion to approve recommendations on Qureshi Motion, Gonzales second, on a 10-0 vote with Crookham off the dais. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Discussion of San Antonio’s Free Bus Pilot Program and its applicability in Austin. • Qureshi to convene discussion with Gonzales, pass questions to staff. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Solar deep dive / lessons learned in May • Officer elections in April • Low Carbon concrete in June • Request for AE to discuss rates and AI implications on them Chair White adjourned meeting at 8:48 pm without objection. These minutes were approved at the February 25, 2026 meeting of the Joint Sustainability Committee on an 13-0 vote on Qureshi’s motion and Maxwell-Gaines’ second with Scott off the dais. 2
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Joint Sustainability Committee Recommendation 20260513-004: Austin Energy Gas Peakers and Alternatives WHEREAS, it is the Joint Sustainability Committee’s responsibility to advise “on matters related to conservation and sustainability and review City policies and procedures relevant to the Austin Community Climate Plan and the Austin Climate Equity Plan, including planning, implementation, community engagement, goal setting, and progress monitoring”, and WHEREAS, the greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal established by the Austin City Council in the Climate Equity Plan is to achieve “net-zero community-wide greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, utilizing a steep decline path followed by negative emissions” that translates to approximately 75% reduction in emission by 2030; and WHEREAS, meeting the greenhouse gas reduction goals adopted by the Austin City Council in the Climate Equity Plan isn’t possible without significant emissions reductions by Austin Energy in the near, medium and long-term; and WHEREAS, any increase in greenhouse gas emissions does not align with the Climate Equity Plan or the greenhouse gas reduction goals adopted by the Austin City Council; and WHEREAS, reducing and eliminating local air pollution, especially in and near historically and currently marginalized and lower-income parts of the community, is an important equity and community health priority reflected in the Climate Equity Plan; and WHEREAS, methane - the primary component of natural gas - has 86 times the global warming potential as carbon dioxide when emitted directly into the atmosphere, which is a well- documented problem and natural gas also releases carbon dioxide emissions when combusted; and WHEREAS the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan includes a commitment to “incorporating community input, prior to bringing a [natural gas peaker] project forward for approval”, and WHEREAS, the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan states “should Austin Energy seek Council approval for any peaker units, we will show any analysis performed demonstrating why a carbon-free alternative was not available and how the requested action will impact the utility’s ability to reach the goal of 100% carbon-free by 2035”, and WHEREAS, the Austin City Charter states that all purchases greater than $5,000 must be let through a competitive bidding process, and WHEREAS, Texas state law requires municipalities to use competitive purchasing for purchases over $50,000, and WHEREAS, Austin Energy is requesting authorization to develop and execute a contract to purchase 400 megawatts of gas-burning peaker power generation without issuing a request for proposals or a bids …
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Joint Sustainability Committee Recommendation 20260513-004: Austin Energy Gas Peakers and Alternatives WHEREAS, it is the Joint Sustainability Committee’s responsibility to advise “on matters related to conservation and sustainability and review City policies and procedures relevant to the Austin Community Climate Plan and the Austin Climate Equity Plan, including planning, implementation, community engagement, goal setting, and progress monitoring”,”; and WHEREAS, it is Austin Energy customers who will bear the financial risk of any capital investments that become stranded assets or become economic liabilities; and WHEREAS, innovation and competition are projected to result in continued declining renewable energy and energy storage costs, and sources such as Bloomberg’s Levelized Cost of Electricity 2026 report project the cost of battery storage to decrease by 25% and the cost of solar to decline by 30% by 2035; and WHEREAS, natural gas prices can be volatile and EIA and Wood Mackenzie project significant increases to Henry Hub natural gas prices over the next year and through 2035; and WHEREAS, the greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal established by the Austin City Council in the Climate Equity Plan is to achieve “net-zero community-wide greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, utilizing a steep decline path followed by negative emissions” that translates to approximately 75% reduction in emissionemissions by 2030; and WHEREAS, meeting the greenhouse gas reduction goals adopted by the Austin City Council in the Climate Equity Plan isn’t possible without significant emissions reductions by Austin Energy in the near, medium and long-term; and WHEREAS, any increase in greenhouse gas emissions does not align with the Climate Equity Plan or the greenhouse gas reduction goals adopted by the Austin City Council; and WHEREAS, reducing and eliminating local air pollution, especially in and near historically and currently marginalized and lower-income parts of the community, is an important equity and community health priority reflected in the Climate Equity Plan; and WHEREAS, the American Lung Association’s 2026 State of the Air Report assigns Travis County an F grade for ozone pollution, a D grade for short-term particle pollution, and a failing grade for annual particle pollution; and WHEREAS, methane - the primary component of natural gas - has 86 times themore global warming potential asthan carbon dioxide over a 20-year time horizon when emitted directly into the atmosphere, which is a well-documented problem and important because of high leakage rates in the Texas natural gas also releases carbon dioxide emissions …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL FINANCE AND ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, MAY 13TH, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER ROOM 1203 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the HIV PLANNING COUNCIL may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: Join the meeting now Public comment will be allowed in person or remotely via telephone or Teams. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register to speak, call or email the Office of Support, (737)- 825-1684 or hivplanningcouncil@austintexas.gov CURRENT HIV PLANNING COUNCIL FINANCE/ALLOCATIONS AND STRATEGIC PLANNING/NEEDS ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Drew Kyler Empty, Committee Chair Kelle’ Martin Liza Bailey Henry Chan Katherine Brandhuber Judith Hassan, on leave AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 5/12/2026 will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the HIV Planning Council regular meeting of the Finance/Allocations and Strategic Planning/Needs Assessment Committee on February 11th, 2026 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS 2. Members will declare conflict of interest with relevant agenda items, service categories, and/or service standards. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Introductions/Announcements 4. Office of Support Staff Briefing 5. Administrative Agent Staff Briefing DISCUSSION ITEMS 6. Discussion of Resource Inventory updates 7. Discussion of Needs Assessment update 8. Discussion of Chair nominations for the Finance and Assessment Committee DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 9. Discussion and approval of funding for HIPAA compliant transcribing and thematic analysis equipment for conducting 2026 Needs Assessment focus groups a. Two PLAUD transcribing devices i. $125 one-time fee for each device b. Dedoose i. $25 per user, per month c. Nvivo i. $750 per user, annually 10. Discussion and approval of HIPAA compliant text messaging tool a. Quo i. $25 per user, per month FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 11. Discussion of social calendar and workplan calendar ADJOURNMENT Indicative of action items The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2026, AT 4:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, CONFERENCE ROOM 1401 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Historic Landmark Commission may be participating by videoconference. X KEVIN KOCH AB JAIME ALVAREZ X HARMONY GROGAN CURRENT COMMISSIONERS DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: 4:00PM PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order are allowed three minutes to speak on items not posted to the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Architectural Review Committee regular meeting on March 11, 2026. MOTION: Approve the March 11, 2026 meeting minutes. Motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Grogan seconded the motion. Vote 2-0. The motion passed. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. C14H-1978-0038 – 713 Congress Ave. Paramount Theatre Council District 9 Proposal: Repair the roof and replace the parapet coping tile. Applicant: Johnathan Humphrey The applicant presented their proposal. The committee provided feedback. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. C14H-2023-0105 – 719 Congress Ave. State Theatre Council District 9 Proposal: Replace the auditorium HVAC unit. Applicant: Johnathan Humphrey The applicant presented their proposal. The committee provided feedback. 208 W. 32nd St. Aldridge Place Local Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Remodel and construct an addition to a contributing building. Applicant: Caitlin Hough, Andrew Logan The applicant presented their proposal. The committee provided feedback. C14H-1982-0001-f – 916 Congress Ave. Larmour Block (F) Council District 9 Proposal: Construct an event space behind the existing façade. Applicant: Patrick Georgiou The applicant presented their proposal. The committee provided feedback. HR-2026-021800 – 1107 W. 9th St. Castle Hill Local Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Remodel a contributing house. Applicant: Nathan Griffith The applicant presented their proposal. The committee provided feedback. 1010 E. Cesar Chavez St. Council District 3 Proposal: Restore and rehabilitate the structure. Applicant: Ingrid Gonzalez Featherston The applicant presented their proposal. The committee provided feedback. ADJOURNMENT: 5:57PM The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodation no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please contact Hunter Sturgill, Austin Planning, at 512-974-3393 or preservation@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information.
Old Place of James Smith 3414 Lyons Road, East Austin, 78702 Exterior Restoration Work to be completed by James Nolan Construction 2026 Expected time from start to finish: ~90 days Old Place of James Smith 3414 Lyons Road, East Austin, 78702 Exterior Restoration Work to be completed by James Nolan Construction 2026 Expected time from start to finish: ~90 days Old Place of James Smith 3414 Lyons Road, East Austin, 78702 Exterior Restoration Work to be completed by James Nolan Construction 2026 Expected time from start to finish: ~90 days South Elevation - Front of 1841 Farmhouse Paint separating from siding, moisture infiltration South South Front Porch- Left side of door - Recessed exterior wood panel with split center joint and missing trim. Front Porch- Right side of door- Recessed exterior wood panel and trim is intact South Water damage - Rainwater will be routed away from the house Front Porch- Right side of door- Recessed exterior wood panel and trim is intact South Inappropriate caulking traps moisture - It will be remove allowing the wood to breath as was intended South Note: Moisture Poor lumber Pairing from previous repair South This is the condition on all 4 corners of the house SouthWest Elevation Note: Fascia boards are too large Inappropriate patchwork repairs from previous attempts at restoration exist in various locations - James has a good remedy for this. East Elevation East East Chimney has a cover to prevent critter and rainwater entry. West Chimney will have one installed. East Pier work needed East Another pier in need of correction and reinforcement East Note: Right side of window Pier Decay East Moisture Infiltration between paint and siding - generalized throughout the structure East East Caulk North East Elevation North Elevation North Note: Fascia oversized Moisture marks within paint North Pier North Peeling paint Moisture infiltration Caulk Inappropriate corner trim repair material North North North West Elevation West Elevation W e s t West - moisture infiltration West - caulk/moisture
Ramsey House 4412 Avenue B Built in 1894 National Register of Historic Places (individual listing, 1990) Hyde Park NR and Local Historic District Becky Cavanaugh, Owner Photo courtesy of Texas Historical Commission National Register Nomination Photo date May 4, 1987 Google Map 4412 Avenue B New lightning protection Replace standing seam metal roof Restore original windows and screens Remove security bars and window A/C units Remove and salvage siding, install insulation, vapor barrier, and rain screen, and reinstall siding and trim Primary (East) Elevation 4412 Avenue B Restore architectural detailing Remove window A/c unit, replace window to match historic 1/1 D-H window Small new addition at the rear of the house Remove tree (too close to foundation, blocks original back door New window here Replace window with larger window Remove door West Elevation (facing alley) 4412 Avenue B Add 2 new dormers Rebuild staircase Remove non-original window New kitchen windows Preserve palm trees North Elevation (facing 45th Street) 4412 Avenue B Restore architectural detailing Remove porch infill and restore wrap-around porch Completely renovate later addition South Elevation 4412 Avenue B Restore original staircase Interior Staircase 4412 Avenue B Restore windows and interior trim 4412 Avenue B Remove porch infill and restore wrap-around porch Double Gallery Porch 4412 Avenue B Replace roof with standing seam metal roofing 4412 Avenue B Restore front door Restore second floor porch window to a door Repair or replace rotted wood at eaves, trim, siding to match original in dimension and detail Exterior siding and trim 4412 Avenue B New pier and beam foundation as required. Siding to be removed for insulation and vapor barrier installation. Original siding in good condition will be reinstalled, and new (where needed)will be milled to match original profile and detailing. New water table and cement skirt to be installed at perimeter. Foundation repair 4412 Avenue B
S62° 20' 16"E 80.00' (M) 3908 Avenue B, #309 Austin, Texas 78751 CONC. SEX "X" IN CONC. Y E L L A ) T A L P R E P ( ) Y A W - F O - T H G R I ' 2 1 ( x 5.8' 2 6 5.8' 2 6 x ' 0 0 ° 0 0 N ) M ( ' 3 0 . 5 2 1 - E " 3 4 ' 9 1 ° 7 2 N ) R ( ' 0 0 . 5 2 1 - E " 0 0 45th STREET CONC. CURB AND GUTTER WITH LIGHT CONC. SIDEWALK W 6.7' 2 6 M S62° 20' 16"E - 130.00' (M) N90° 00' 00"E - 130.00' (R) 36 627' NEW 6'-8' TALL PRIVACY WALL @ PROPERTY LINE 6.4' 2 6 x 7.1' 2 6 M CONC. SIDEWALK 5.1' 2 6 x 13" ELM 78 6.0' 2 6 M 5.7' 2 6 x 626' 79 14" PALM 626' 13" PALM 81 80 1/2" S.I.R.C. "WATERLOO SURVEYORS" 7.0' 2 6 x ADA PAD ' 1 . 7 2 6 x 41 19" HACKBERRY C O N C . S I D E W A L K 15" PALM 46 8" LIVE OAK 30 83 13"/12"/12" PALM 12" PALM 29 626.6' x 6.6' 2 6 x 6.4' 2 6 x x FF 631.1' 626.2' x EXISTING TWO-STORY HOUSE METAL ROOF WOOD SIDING PIER AND BEAM FOUNDATION CISTERN TO REMAIN POTENTIAL RAMP LOCATION 18" HACKBERRY 74 625.6' x CONC. WALK x 6.6' 2 F 6 F 5.4' 2 6 x 626' E x 5.7' 2 6 x FF 628.4' LOTS 28-32 BLOCK 8 HYDE PARK ADDITION VOL. 1, PG. 67 P.R.T.C.T. 16,254 SQ. FT. 0.373 ACRE EXISTING ONE-STORY SHED ROOF ADDITION x 6.3' 2 6 ONE STORY BUILDING WOOD SIDING 5.9' 2 6 x CONC. WALK 626' 627' C A D A P 42" LIVE OAK 77 24" PECAN 32 ' 7 2 6 CONC. WALK R E T T U G D N A B R U C . C N O C DISCUSS: FENCE ACROSS FRONT OF PROPERTY NUMBER OF CARS TO PARK TREES B E U N E V A x 626.9' 7.3' 2 6 x CONC. WALK ' 9 1 ° 7 2 S ) R ( 627' G ' 0 0 . 5 2 1 - E " 0 …
Historic Landmark Commission Homeowner Response 304 W 42nd Street 1. The Home’s original location does not meet the intent of the area and is not compatible with Hyde Park’s NCCD Ordinance # 20101216-093 Design standards for both Remodeling and New Construction. The Home is located at the rear of the property, and 5’ of the existing structure is currently non-compliant with current City building guidelines for setbacks. The Ordinance requires 5.9 New construction garages to be detached and at the rear of the property, Carports can’t face the front of the building. This creates a hardship for the Owner, as the current location of the home will not allow for remodeling. The Owner wants to add a garage or carport, and the proposed way to alleviate the homeowner’s hardship is to construct a new Home within the NCCD’s guidelines and get the parking (carport) at the rear portion of the property. 2. Part 7 of Hyde Park NCCD shows that the intent of the property is to locate the House facing Ave C. Part 7 of The Hyde Park NCCD # 2009423-092, as well as current City Regulations, would require this property to Face Ave C. The City will consider the narrow or shorter side of the property Ave C the front regarding current setbacks 25’ front and the corner, longer side 15’ the side setback, side property. Reviewing the 3 corresponding corner properties (see attached) of 42nd street at Ave C, 4201 Ave C, 4114 Ave C and 4115 Ave C, all are front facing Ave C, all at the front setback line. The house at 304 W 42nd Street is built at the rear of the property line currently encroaching The City of Austin’s rear setback guidelines. 3. 4.2 of The Ordinance #20101216-093 requires that any new Additions be located at the rear or rear side to be less visible from the street. This part of the Ordinance gives additional hardship to the Owner as the current location of the existing home is entirely at the rear of the property and would not allow for any new additions because any new additions or alterations could only go to the front of the Lot and facing Ave C. The Owner wants a garage or carport, so there is no way of keeping part of the current homes “elevation” since this is the only location on the lot for a …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE URBAN FORESTRY COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026, AT 12:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Urban Forestry Committee may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Nicole Corona, 512-974-3146, Nicole.Corona@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Richard Brimer, Chair Annie Fierro Justin Fleury Martin Luecke AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Forestry Committee Regular Meeting on December 1, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing regarding an update on the Urban Forest Replenishment Fund. Presented by Emily King, Urban Forester, Management Services. Staff briefing regarding the Youth Forestry Council. Presented by Britney Huynh, Program Development Coordinator, Management Services. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Discussion of Windsor Park Neighborhood Association's Shade the Streets initiative. Presented by Commissioner Luecke. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Nicole Corona at Austin Watershed Protection, at 512-974-3146, Nicole.Corona@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Environmental Commission, please contact Nicole Corona at 512- 974-3146, Nicole.Corona@austintexas.gov.
URBAN FORESTRY COMMITTEE MINUTES REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2025 The Urban Forestry Committee convened in a regular meeting on Monday, December 1, 2025, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405, located at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Brimer called the Urban Forestry Committee Meeting to order at 11:04 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Richard Brimer, Chair Justin Fleury Martin Luecke Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: None PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on September 17, 2025. The minutes from the Environmental Commission regular meeting on September 17, 2025, were approved on Chair Brimer’s motion, Commissioner Luecke’s second, on a 3-0 vote. Commissioners Changsut and Fierro were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. Discuss strategies to implement Environmental Commission Recommendation 20241204-004, related to supporting Austin’s Urban Forest. Discussed. Discuss the 2026 Urban Forestry Committee meeting schedule. Discussed. 1 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Presentation by Tree Folks. Sponsors: Commissioner Luecke. ADJOURNMENT Chair Brimer adjourned the meeting at 12:26 p.m. without objection. 2
Youth Forest Council Internship Overview Youth Forest Council Paid, year-long internship for young people (16-20) to: Use their unique skills and talents to support Austin’s Urban Forest Learn about green careers (Forestry-related and others) Work alongside their communities, peers and professionals to foster “a healthy urban forest for all” The Team Britney Huynh Program Development Coordinator Zane Williams Youth Program Technician Ashleigh Pettus Conservation Program Coordinator Program Structure Yearlong program June - May 12-16 interns each year Recruitment focused on young people coming from high priority areas with lower tree canopy Interns are paid part-time temp employees working about 10-15 hours per month. Participant Demographics 2025-26 cohort from high-priority areas (from the Community Tree Priority Map) Schools represented: Austin Community College Austin High School McCallum High School University of Texas at Austin LBJ Early College High School Garza High School Westwood High School Hispanic/Latinx41.7%White16.7%Mixed16.7%Asian8.3%Black/AfricanAmerican8.3%Native American8.3%69% Monthly Meetings and Excursions Meetings include: Pathway trainings Youth Programming Community Engagement AISD Tree Inventory Tree climbing Kayaking and trash removal along Barton Springs Restoration workdays Structural Pruning Super Volunteer training Tree planting and care Forest bathing
Youth Programming Summer PlaygroundsNature Kit WagonAssemblyCity SproutsLibrary programmingYMCAAISD EnvironmentalStewardship AdvisoryCommittee (ESAC) Community Engagement Tabling Zero Waste Resource Fairs CTX Climate Summit Neighborwoods Events Community Events HOA meetings Social media content creation Participate in event planning Lead tree ID walks AISD Tree Inventory 6+ schools 985+ trees inventoried Inventory tree species, DBH, and tree health on AISD campusesWork with the AISD Urban ForesterLearn Tree ID Interns get to work with various professionals in the environmental field and learn about their careers through our meetings and workshops. They also get the opportunity to attend: Networking events Environmental career panels Green Career Fest 100% of interns feel more confident in professional development and communication skills as a result of participating in YFC 100% of interns have cultivated a stronger professional network through this internship Professional Development+ Career Exploration Community Action Project (CAP) Gain leadership experience by engaging their community Use their creativity and strengths to propose, plan, and implement a project of your own Program Impacts 2025-26 1505 Community members engaged by YFC interns in environmental service 21 Partnerships formed with AISD campuses, non- profits, and City of Austin departments 240 Hours spent performing eco restoration, environmental education, and community service 365 Trees planted in local parks, greenways, and school campuses "Seeing the visible change we’re able to make by connecting communities and planting trees [wasthe most impactful part of YFC]. It gave me a role where I felt encouraged and knowledgeableenough to teach others about something I dearly care about." - Youth Forest Council Member
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026, AT 9:00 A.M. CITY HALL, BOARD AND COMMISSION ROOM #1101 301 WEST SECOND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Early Childhood Council may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Caitlin Oliver-McLaughlin, 512- 972-6205, Caitlin.Oliver@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Choquette Hamilton, Chair Delphi Alvizo Yvette Cárdenas Cynthia McCollum Craig McNary Alice Navarro Eliza Sears AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Brooke Freeland, Vice Chair Christy Beauchemin Chloe Latham-Sikes Andrea McIllwain Brianna Menard Hilda Rivas The first five speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Early Childhood Council Regular Meeting on April 8, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Possible action to approve a recommendation to City Council regarding the social service contract rubric. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Presentation by United Way for Greater Austin regarding 2025 Early Childhood Landscape Survey Report. Presentation by Dr. Alison Bentley, Vice President of Impact, Data and Evaluation. AISD Pre-K updates from Yvette Cárdenas, AISD Executive Director of Academic Programs. Discussion about Austin’s Quality of Life Studies. Raising Travis County implementation updates from Hilda Rivas, Travis County Health & Human Services Research & Planning Division Senior Planner. Updates from the April Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) meeting. STAFF BRIEFINGS 8. 9. Staff briefing regarding Austin’s Quality of Life Studies. Presentation by Alejandra Mireles, Austin Equity and Inclusion Program Coordinator, and Jeremy Garza, Austin Equity and Inclusion Business Process Consultant. Updates from Austin Public Health related to the development of the 2026 General Obligation Bond Program and updates from related local early childhood groups such as Austin Chapter of the Texas Association for the Education of Young Children, Success By 6 Coalition, Child Care Regulation, and Workforce Solutions Capital Area. Briefing by Caitlin Oliver-McLaughlin, Austin Public Health. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. …
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Early Childhood Council 20260513-002: Recommendation to Maintain Critical Services in the FY27 Budget WHEREAS, in the City of Austin, 23% or 23,238 children under age 6 live in households with low income; and WHEREAS, 94% of the children in households with low income under age 6 are children of color; and WHEREAS, only 42% of children under six from low income households in Travis County receive learning services at all; WHEREAS, the City’s Quality of Life Study for Austin's Families with Young Children study found that 78% of caregivers surveyed experienced some difficulty paying for child care in the last 12 months; WHEREAS, decades of research prove that disadvantages begin the moment children come into the world because children born into poverty and children of color are disproportionately born early, at low weight, or with chronic illnesses, and are less likely than their peers to be ready for, or successful at school; WHEREAS, existing social service contracts bridge health, early learning, housing, and workforce systems, ensuring that the City’s investments function as a coordinated prevention strategy because an early childhood investment is not a discretionary expense, it is a proven strategy for reducing long-term public cost; WHEREAS, social service contracts are designed for joint partnerships to enhance coordination, improve wraparound support, save public dollars and interventions over the long term, and increase access to funding and resources that may not be available to individuals; WHEREAS, City of Austin funding serves as a required local match to draw down Medicaid, philanthropic, or federal funds; gap funding for families excluded from categorical eligibility; and flexible funding that allows coordination across fragmented systems; WHEREAS, the City of Austin issued budget cuts of 10% across-the-board to social service agreements for FY 2026; additionally, federal, state, and local economic recovery funds invested in early childhood programs have concluded. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Early Childhood Council recommends that the youngest children and their families are prioritized in the proposed rubric and assessment tool for evaluating and making recommendations on early childhood-focused social service contracts. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Early Childhood Council encourages the Austin City Council to: • Maintain funding for contracts related to services for families and children within Austin Public Health and Austin Economic Development. These contracted services provide targeted, proven preventive measures for families with young children, reducing the need for more costly interventions later. …
PRESENTATION TITLE OF A FEW WORDS Austin/Travis County 2025 ECE Landscape Survey Results Alison Bentley, Ph.D Vice President of Impact, Data and Evaluation United Way for Greater Austin 11 PRESENTATION TITLE OF A FEW WORDS Our Strategic Plan 2 PRESENTATION TITLE OF A FEW WORDS Baseline data ○ UWATX used to conduct landscape surveys bi-annually until 2018 ○ Discontinued during COVID and beyond ○ Lacked any up-to-date data to inform implementation and show impact of RTC ○ Have some data through our Success By 6 Coalition, but not the level needed 3 PRESENTATION TITLE OF A FEW WORDS 2025 ECE Landscape Survey Goal: Collected updated information to inform improved coordination, accountability, advocacy, and funding decisions across the ECE sector -including information needed for RTC Survey Components: 1. 2. 3. Development of the survey with community co-creation at the center Distribute survey and collect information Create reports and dashboards to share information back out to the community Key Indicators: Enrollment Information: Staffing and Qualifications a. b. c. Wages & Compensation d. e. f. Tuition costs Needs and Challenges Demographics of children, teachers, and administrators (e.g., age, race/ethnicity) 4 PRESENTATION TITLE OF A FEW WORDS Methods 55 PRESENTATION TITLE OF A FEW WORDS Development & Co-creation ● ● 2010-2018 surveys used as guide Used several SX6 Coalition workgroups and partners for feedback & development - 30+ individuals ○ Workgroups: ■ ■ High quality child care workgroup Equity workgroup ○ Partners: City of Austin Travis County ■ ■ ■ Workforce Solutions Boards (WFS) ● Once strawman survey was created: ○ ○ ○ Presented to WFS provider workgroup, UWATX child care partners, and family-based child care groups for feedback & ask for specific engagement Received group feedback from 30+ providers Received specific feedback from 5 providers (3 center based & 2 home-based providers) - provided $50 compensation per provider ● Final survey was lengthy - but providers were compensated between $100-$200 per site/location for completion. 6 PRESENTATION TITLE OF A FEW WORDS Distribution ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Fielded October 30-December 30 2025 This captures a snapshot between the ending of ARPA funds and beginning of RTC funds Survey sent to 572 providers ○ ○ 20% registered and licensed home-based providers (N=114) 80% licensed centers (N=458) Sent out by partners at the City, County, and Workforce Solutions Attended several provider workgroups to talk about survey 132 finished a large proportion of the …
Early Childhood Council Quality of Life Study Update Austin Equity and Inclusion – Equity Division | May 13, 2026 Agenda for Today's Briefing Backgroup of Quality of Life Studies Common Themes Across Three Studies Overview of Steps Taken & Community Engagement Plan Timeline for City Quality of Life Studies Website 2 Purpose of Quality of Life Study To improve outcomes for all communities by addressing the intersections between race, ethnicity, age, gender and other demographics that impact experiences in Austin. • Definition: Quality of life is living in a community that supports and empowers parents and other caregivers to raise healthy children in the best possible ways to thrive in childhood and adulthood and congruent with their own goals for their children. • Commitment: The ECC is committed to ensuring historically marginalized populations (leading with race) are included and centered in the study in ways that allow them to shape the recommendations from the studies. Quality of Life Study: Process ECC's Scope of Work of Centering Community Voices Disaggregated Data for Recommendations Partnerships with Departments for Implementation and Community Engagement City Programs and Procedures Meet Recommendations & Collect Data Commissions Continue to Write Budget and Policy Recommendations 4 Common Themes Across Three Studies Strong Gap • Trusted Community Partners • Knowledge and Awareness Inconsistent • Language Access 5 Overview of Steps Taken • October 20, 2025 Vendor Presentation to City Departments Socialize the three studies for future planning with ten Departments January 2026 - Now Internal Collaboration (Equity Division and Equity Network) • Socialize the three studies for future planning Share general recommendaitons from all three studies Collect an "inventory" of programs/policies that address the recommendations Schedule follow up meetings to align on data collection processes • April 1st 2026 Memorandum to the Mayor and Council Share full studies Describe QoL process Share alignment with the City's emerging Economic Mobility Framework Sample Inventories that Implement Recommendations Recommendation Department and Program Opportunities Increase visisibility and awareness of family support programs; collaborate with community organizations, pediatricians, hospitals, schools, and childcare centers to disseminate materials. Partner with neighborhood associations and property management companies to amplify awareness among residents. Invest in trusted community hub; partner and fund trusted neighborhood organizations to serve as "community connectors" that bridge families to programs, housing supports, health care, and childcare resources. • APH Early Childhood & Aging Teams • Austin …
PRESENTATION TITLE OF A FEW WORDS Austin/Travis County 2025 ECE Landscape Survey Results Alison Bentley, Ph.D Vice President of Impact, Data and Evaluation United Way for Greater Austin 11 PRESENTATION TITLE OF A FEW WORDS Our Strategic Plan 2 PRESENTATION TITLE OF A FEW WORDS Baseline data ○ UWATX used to conduct landscape surveys bi-annually until 2018 ○ Discontinued during COVID and beyond ○ Lacked any up-to-date data to inform implementation and show impact of RTC ○ Have some data through our Success By 6 Coalition, but not the level needed 3 PRESENTATION TITLE OF A FEW WORDS 2025 ECE Landscape Survey Goal: Collected updated information to inform improved coordination, accountability, advocacy, and funding decisions across the ECE sector -including information needed for RTC Survey Components: 1. Development of the survey with community co-creation at the center 2. Distribute survey and collect information 3. Create reports and dashboards to share information back out to the community Key Indicators: a. Enrollment Information: b. Staffing and Qualifications c. Wages & Compensation d. Tuition costs e. Needs and Challenges f. Demographics of children, teachers, and administrators (e.g., age, race/ethnicity) 4 PRESENTATION TITLE OF A FEW WORDS Methods 55 PRESENTATION TITLE OF A FEW WORDS Development & Co-creation 2010-2018 surveys used as guide ● ● Used several SX6 Coalition workgroups and partners for feedback & development - 30+ individuals ○ Workgroups: ■ High quality child care workgroup ■ Equity workgroup ○ Partners: ■ City of Austin ■ Travis County ■ Workforce Solutions Boards (WFS) ● Once strawman survey was created: ○ Presented to WFS provider workgroup, UWATX child care partners, and family-based child care groups for feedback & ask for specific engagement ○ Received group feedback from 30+ providers ○ Received specific feedback from 5 providers (3 center based & 2 home-based providers) - provided $50 compensation per provider ● Final survey was lengthy - but providers were compensated between $100-$200 per site/location for completion. 6 PRESENTATION TITLE OF A FEW WORDS Distribution ● ● ● Fielded October 30-December 30 2025 This captures a snapshot between the ending of ARPA funds and beginning of RTC funds Survey sent to 572 providers ○ ○ 20% registered and licensed home-based providers (N=114) 80% licensed centers (N=458) Sent out by partners at the City, County, and Workforce Solutions Attended several provider workgroups to talk about survey 132 finished a large proportion of the questions; 100 providers completed …
Early Childhood Council Quality of Life Study Update Austin Equity and Inclusion – Equity Division | May 13, 2026 Agenda for Today's Briefing Background of Quality of Life Studies Common Themes Across Three Studies Overview of Steps Taken & Community Engagement Plan Timeline for City Quality of Life Studies Website 2 Purpose of Quality of Life Study To improve outcomes for all communities by addressing the intersections between race, ethnicity, age, gender and other demographics that impact experiences in Austin. • Definition: Quality of life is living in a community that supports and empowers parents and other caregivers to raise healthy children in the best possible ways to thrive in childhood and adulthood and congruent with their own goals for their children. • Commitment: The ECC is committed to ensuring historically marginalized populations (leading with race) are included and centered in the study in ways that allow them to shape the recommendations from the studies. Quality of Life Study: Process ECC's Scope of Work of Centering Community Voices Disaggregated Data for Recommendations Partnerships with Departments for Implementation and Community Engagement City Programs and Procedures Meet Recommendations & Collect Data Commissions Continue to Write Budget and Policy Recommendations 4 Common Themes Across Three Studies Strong Gap • Trusted Community Partners • Knowledge and Awareness Inconsistent • Language Access 5 Overview of Steps Taken • October 20, 2025 Vendor Presentation to City Departments Socialize the three studies for future planning with ten Departments January 2026 - Now Internal Collaboration (Equity Division and Equity Network) • Socialize the three studies for future planning Share general recommendaitons from all three studies Collect an "inventory" of programs/policies that address the recommendations Schedule follow up meetings to align on data collection processes • April 1st 2026 Memorandum to the Mayor and Council Share full studies Describe QoL process Share alignment with the City's emerging Economic Mobility Framework Sample Inventories that Implement Recommendations Recommendation Department and Program Opportunities Increase visisibility and awareness of family support programs; collaborate with community organizations, pediatricians, hospitals, schools, and childcare centers to disseminate materials. Partner with neighborhood associations and property management companies to amplify awareness among residents. Invest in trusted community hub; partner and fund trusted neighborhood organizations to serve as "community connectors" that bridge families to programs, housing supports, health care, and childcare resources. • APH Early Childhood & Aging Teams • Austin …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSION ON AGING MAY 13, 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 Austin Adams Suzanne Anderson Martin Kareithi Faith Lane Fred Lugo Judi L Nudelman Jennifer Scott Luan Tran AGENDA Preston Tyree Henry Van de Putte Selina Yee Xiaoyi Zeng Commission on Aging Community Service Awards Announcement 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 regular meeting of April 8, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing regarding emergency preparedness services for older adults. Presentation by Ana Urueta, Emergency Management Manager, Austin Public Health. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation regarding ongoing changes to Medicare. Presentation by Rosemary Monsivais, Medicare Consultant, Independent Insurance Broker. 4. Update on closing out the 2021-2025 Age Friendly Action Plan. Presentation by Nicole Alexander, Age Friendly Program Coordinator, Halana Kaleel, Public Health Community Engagement Specialist, Austin Public Health. 5. Discussion regarding activities around Older Americans Month. 6. Discussion regarding the 2026 Fair Housing & Economic Mobility Conference held on April 29th . 7. Update on discussion held and action taken at the most recent Joint Inclusion Committee meeting. 8. Discussion regarding the current version of the new Age Friendly Action Plan, including how the commission can build, bridge, and champion to support the plan, together with the Healthy Aging Continuum and what topics the commission should be focused on." COMMITTEE UPDATES 9. Update from the Age Friendly Advisory Committee regarding their first meeting and dates of future meetings. 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 …
