REGULAR MEETING OF THE URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2026, AT 5:00 P.M. CITY HALL, ROOM 1101 301 WEST SECOND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Urban Transportation 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 Natalie Leone, 512-974- 3428, natalie.leone@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Susan Somers, Chair Daniel Kavelman, Parliamentarian Deshon Brown Heather Buffo Kevin Chen Nathan Fernandes Justin Jacobson Varun Prasad Spencer Schumacher, Vice Chair AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 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 Transportation Commission Regular meeting on 8/4/2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Curb Management Study Briefing. Presentation by Joseph Al-Hajeri, Division Manager, Austin Transportation and Public Works. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. The Mayor’s Public Spaces Task Force Outcomes Report. Presentation by Steven Rivas, Chair, Public Spaces Task Force. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and approval of 2027 Urban Transportation Commission meeting dates. COMMITTEE UPDATES 5. Update from Commissioner Chen from the Downtown Commission regarding actions taken at the August 19, 2026, and September 16, 2026, meetings. 6. Update from Commissioner Prasad from the Joint Sustainability Committee regarding actions taken at the August 26, 2026, and September 23, 2026, meetings. 7. Update from Commissioner Schumacher from the Bicycle Advisory Council regarding actions taken at the August 18, 2026, and September 15, 2026, meetings. 8. Update from Commissioner Kavelman from the Pedestrian Advisory Council regarding actions taken at the August 3, 2026, and September 15, 2026, meetings. 9. Update from Chair Somers from the Community Advisory Committee of the Austin Transit Partnership Board regarding actions taken at the August 13, 2026, and September 10, 2026, 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 request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison …
Mayor’s Public Spaces Task Force Urban Transportation Commission Tuesday, October 6, 2026 FROM PAVEMENT MARKINGS TO LASTING PUBLIC SPACES • Task force began November 6, 2025 • 22 Austinites appointed by the Mayor, City Council Members, and community stakeholders • Community, cultural, transportation, neighborhood, business, and civic representation THE ASSIGNMENT 15 LOCATIONS 22 MEMBERS ONE COMMUNITY PROCESS TEXAS CITIES, DIFFERENT RESPONSES Houston San Antonio Dallas Austin LISTEN FIRST OUR PROCESS November 6, 2025 Organization and charge November 13, 2025 Community ideas workshop November 20, 2025 Priorities and next steps April 16, 2026 Task force reconvened following the state-review process June 2026 Community celebrations and implementation THREE PRIORITY PLACES 4th & Colorado 11th Street Fairy Alley (between Treadwell St. & Dexter St.) WHY PLACE AND HISTORY MATTER TWO DAYS. ONE AUSTIN. FROM PAVEMENT TO PLACE East 11th Street • Six Square cultural heritage • Historic interpretation • Public art • Corridor identity • Streetscape improvements • Long-term community-led placemaking Bettie Naylor Street • Community mural • District banners • Queer historical marker • Lighting and public art • Streetscape and public-space improvements • Longer-term corridor planning WHAT WE LEARNED LISTEN Start with the people who know the place. HONOR Understand the history before designing the future. ADAPT Treat regulatory change as a design challenge, not simply a removal project. BUILD Give communities something meaningful to help create and something hopeful to look forward to. Thank you!
URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, August 4, 2026 The Urban Transportation Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101, Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Schumacher called the Commission Meeting to order at 5:04 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Heather Buffo - (District 1) Spencer Schumacher, Vice Chair - (District 9) Daniel Kavelman - (District 5) Commissioners in Attendance Virtually: Nathan Fernandes (District 2) Kevin Chen - (District 6) Varun Prasad (District 7) Justin Jacobson (District 8) Deshon Brown (Mayoral) PUBLIC COMMUNICATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING on 7/7/2026. The minutes of the 7/7/2026 meeting were approved on a motion from Commissioner Buffo, seconded by Commissioner Kavelman, on a 7-0 vote, with Commissioners Somers and Jacobson absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Ground Transportation Services Overview. The commission received a presentation from Jacob Culberson, Division Manager, Austin Transportation and Public Works. 3. I35 Small Area Mobility Plan Overview. The commission received a presentation from Sadra Dehghan, Program Manager, Austin Transportation and Public Works. 4. Urban Transportation Commission Bylaw Amendment Status Update. The commission received an update from Vice Chair Schumacher. 1 URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve a recommendation regarding the development of a Public Access Easement (PAE) policy for new developments. Amendment: On a motion from Commissioner Kavelman and a second from Commissioner Schumacher, the amendment was approved by a 7-0 vote, with Commissioners Somers and Jacobson absent. On a motion from Commissioner Schumacher, seconded by Commissioner Kavelman, the recommendation was approved on a 7-0 vote, with Commissioners Somers and Jacobson absent. COMMITTEE UPDATES 7. Update from Commissioner Prasad from the Joint Sustainability Committee regarding actions taken at the July 22, 2026, meeting. The Commission received an update from Commissioner Prasad. 8. Update from Commissioner Schumacher from the Bicycle Advisory Council regarding actions taken at the July 21, 2026, meeting. The Commission received an update from Commissioner Schumacher. 9. Update from Commissioner Kavelman from the Pedestrian Advisory Council regarding actions taken at the August 3, 2026, meeting. The commission received an update from Commissioner Kavelman. 10. Update from Chair Somers from the Community Advisory Committee for the Austin Transit Partnership Board regarding actions taken at the June 11, 2026, meeting. The commission received an update from Commissioner Somers. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS …
Curb Management Plan Briefing Austin Transportation & Public Works | October 6, 2026 Agenda • Overview • Accomplished in the Plan Process • Key Challenges and Findings • Curb Typologies • Recommended Curb Management Strategies & Pilots Implementation Roadmap • • Staff Next Steps 2 Overview The Curbside Management Plan (CMP) is: A citywide, policy-informed operational framework. Provides City staff common language, a typology for classifying curb segments, and a repeatable decision-making process and consistent framework for managing competing curb demands. Goal: for the City to use curb space in ways that improve safety, support mobility choice, enhance access, and make more effective use of limited public right-of-way The CMP is NOT a regulatory document and is NOT a block-level redesign of the public right-of-way. 3 Accomplished in the Plan Process: Tasks Literary Review Community and Stakeholder Engagement Develop Curb Typology Framework Inventory of Existing Conditions & Analyze Utilization Data Final deliverable was a comprehensive Curb Management Plan document. 4 Accomplished in the Plan Process : Engagement Engagement Takeaway Operational Implication Location and Time Matters: Participants mention lack of spaces in downtown, entertainment districts, etc., especially during evenings, weekends, and special events. Curb management needs to support context-specific and time-based decision- making. Pick-up/Drop-off and Delivery Creates Pressure Points Increase curb allocation for short-duration activity and clarify these regulations. Confusion caused by unclear or inconsistent signage and uneven enforcement Flexibility and coordination are needed to manage changing conditions Curb management decisions should emphasize legibility, consistency, and enforceability, even where tradeoffs are necessary. The CMP should support coordinated decision-making and adaptable curb management practices, rather than rigid prescriptions. Safety and accessibility are core curbside concerns Curbside decisions should be evaluated through a safety and accessibility lens. 5 Accomplished in the Plan Process : Data Collection Collected Observations at 8 Locations • Representing a range of land uses, street types, and activity levels. • Transportation modes • Commercial deliveries • Passenger pick-up/drop-off (“PUDO”) • Parking trends (Turnover, occupancy, duration) • Verify paid parking transaction data to visual data • Violation trends 6 Blue Line = Weekday Orange Line = Weekend Green Line = Friday Key Challenges and Findings Focus Area Allocation vs. demand mismatch Static rules, dynamic demand Why It Matters Most curb space is dedicated to parking storage (77%), while loading/PUDO* (1%) and micromobility (<1%) drive a growing share of activity and …
Urban Transportation Commission 2027 Proposed Dates 1. January 5, 2027 2. February 2, 2027 3. March 2, 2027 4. April 6, 2027 5. May 4, 2027 6. June 1, 2027 7. July 6, 2027 8. August 3, 2027 9. September 7, 2027 10. October 5, 2027 11. November 9, 2027* 12. December 7, 2027 *Suggested 2nd Tuesday due to election day
Urban Transportation Commission 2027 Approved Dates 1. January 5, 2027 2. February 2, 2027 3. March 2, 2027 4. April 6, 2027 5. May 4, 2027 6. June 1, 2027 7. July 6, 2027 8. August 3, 2027 9. September 7, 2027 10. October 5, 2027 11. November 9, 2027* 12. December 7, 2027 *Suggested 2nd Tuesday due to election day
REGULAR MEETING of the MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 5:30 pm City of Austin Permit and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive – Room 2002 Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of this MBE/WBE Advisory Committee may be participating by videoconference. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES The public will be allowed to speak at the Advisory Committee meeting remotely by phone or in-person at the address listed above. To participate remotely, speakers must register in advance with the board liaison before the registration deadline. Public Communication: General The first 10 speakers will be allowed to speak on any topic that is not posted on the agenda. The Committee Chair will call upon speakers at the beginning of the meeting. A person may not speak at general communication more often than once out of every three regularly scheduled committee meetings. Public Comment on Agenda Items Members of the public may speak on any item posted to the agenda. Speakers will be called upon when this agenda item is taken up by the Committee Chair. How to Register to Speak Remotely All speakers are required to register for remote participation. Registered speakers will be allowed 3 minutes to speak by telephone only. The deadline for registering is 12:00pm on the day before the meeting. To register to speak, email the board liaison, Nakia James at nakia.james@austintexas.gov before the deadline. Once registration closes, the board liaison will send all speakers an email to confirm registration, provide instructions on speaking at the meeting, and the number to call in on the day of the meeting. How to Sign-Up to Speak In-Person Speakers that would like to address the committee in person will be allowed to sign up until 15 minutes before the start of the meeting. Speakers will be allowed 3 minutes to speak. 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 you require Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please contact Nakia James at (512) 974-9108 or nakia.james@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the MBE/WBE and Small Business Procurement Program Advisory Committee, contact Nakia James at (512) 974-9108 …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL CARE STRATEGIES AND ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6TH 2026, 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 CARE STRATEGIES AND ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Kristina McRae-Thompson, Chair Alicia Alston Adryan Brown Jeremy Caballero Marquis Goodwin, conflicted Kyle Murphy AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 10/5/2026 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 Care Strategies and Community Engagement committee on April 7th, 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 DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Discussion of Integrated Plan for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Discussion and approval of meeting time and day FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 7. Discussion of workplan calendar and social calendar ADJOURNMENT Indicative of action items The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For More Information on the HIV Planning Council, please contact Rashana Raggs at (737)-825-1684.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2026, AT 5:30 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER ROOM 1401 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the African American Resource Advisory Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Nekaybaw Watson, 512-974-2562, nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Alexandria Anderson, Chair Roger Davis Dr. Chiquita Eugene Joi Harden Daryl Horton Nelson Linder Antonio Ross Greg Smith Justin Parsons, Vice Chair Sophia Dozier Emmy Goss Weisberg Kyron Hayes Antony Jackson Patrick Miller Mueni Rudd 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 African American Resource Advisory Commission regular meeting on September 8, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation from the African American Youth Harvest Foundation regarding their programmatic overview. Presentation by Micheal Lofton, President/CEO/ Founder, African American Youth Harvest Foundation. 3. Discussion on activating African American voters before the November election. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Approve the 2027 Annual Meeting Schedule for the African American Resource Advisory Commission 5. Approve a Recommendation to Council to Recognize the Recent APD Shooting & Create Supportive Measures to Provide Public Accountability. 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 Nekaybaw Watson at Austin City Clerk’s Office Department, at 512-974-2562 or nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the African American Resource Advisory Commission please contact Nekaybaw Watson at 512-974-2562 or nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov.
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION Recommendation 20261006-005: Recognition of Recent APD Shooting & Supporting Measures to Provide Public Accountability WHEREAS, on July 24, 2026, 17-year-old Anthoneil Williams II was fatally shot by Austin Police Department (APD) officers at a neighborhood park near Baden Lane and Dessau Road; and WHEREAS, subsequent official reviews and Austin Police Department disclosures revealed that Anthoneil Williams II was unarmed and the object in his waistband was a water bottle at the time officers discharged their weapons; and WHEREAS, while the shooting remained under active investigation, Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis publicly stated that “all points” indicated the incident was a “suicide by police,” assigning a possible motive to Anthoneil Williams II before the completion of independent and thorough investigations; and WHEREAS, the National Police Accountability Project (NPAP), a national organization dedicated to police accountability and civil rights, specifically criticized APD's rapid characterization of Anthoneil Williams II's death as “suicide by cop,” raising concerns that assigning such a label before a meaningful investigation shifts attention away from questions of de-escalation, use of force, and governmental accountability; and WHEREAS, the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF), a national organization of police executives and law-enforcement professionals, recognizes that encounters involving individuals believed to be seeking a lethal police response should prompt specialized crisis intervention emphasizing time, distance, communication, patience, and de-escalation, and has documented that many such encounters can be resolved without the use of lethal force; and WHEREAS, terminology such as “suicide by cop” or “suicide by police,” particularly when used before an investigation has established a person's intent, risks shifting responsibility for a police- involved death onto the deceased, making that individual the perceived causal actor in their own death while prematurely shaping public understanding of the government's use of deadly force; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin should use neutral, fact-based language when communicating about police-involved deaths and should distinguish between evidence concerning a person's possible mental or behavioral health crisis and the separate question of whether officers' actions, tactics, de-escalation efforts, and use of force were appropriate; and WHEREAS, repeated patterns of officer misconduct, insufficient de-escalation, and unjustified use of force have historically inflicted severe trauma and deadly harm across Austin communities; and WHEREAS, civilian oversight bodies, including the Community Police Review Commission, require unfettered access to all body-worn camera footage, dispatch recordings, internal affairs files, and investigative materials to ensure true …
AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 The African American Resource Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at the Permitting and Development Center. Chair Anderson called the African American Resource Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 5:37 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Alexandria Anderson, Chair Dr. Chiquita Eugene Roger Davis Sophia Dozier Emmy Goss Weisberg Daryl Horton Nelson Linder Patrick Miller Greg Smith Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Joi Harden Kyron Hayes Antony Jackson Mueni Rudd Commissioners Absent: Justin Parsons, Vice Chair Antonio Ross PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the African American Resource Advisory Commission regular meeting on August 4, 2026. 1 The minutes of the August 4, 2026, regular meeting of the African American Resource Advisory Commission were approved during the September 9th meeting on Commissioner Davis’s motion, Commissioner Dozier’s second on a 13-0 vote. Vice Chair Parsons and Commissioners Ross were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. Presentation from the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) regarding their relationships with African American families in Austin. Presentation by Stephanie Hennes, Faith-Based and Community Engagement Specialist, DFPS and Rachel Duer, Faith-Based and Community Engagement Director, DFPS. Presentation given by Stephanie Hennes, Faith-Based and Community Engagement Specialist, DFPS and Rachel Duer, Faith-Based and Community Engagement Director, DFPS. Presentation from Community Advancement Network (CAN) regarding their programming and priorities. Presentation from Jelina Tunstill, CAN Program and Operations Coordinator. Presentation given by Jelina Tunstill, CAN Program and Operations Coordinator. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. 5. 6. Approve the creation of a public health working group that creates recommendations regarding Black maternal health and improving the social determinants of life for Black Austinites. The motion to approve the creation of a public health working group that creates recommendations regarding Black maternal health and improving the social determinants of life for Black Austinites with Chair Anderson and Commissioner Rudd as members was approved on Commissioner Miller’s motion, Commissioner Goss Wiesberg’s second on a 13-0 vote. Vice Chair Parsons and Commissioner Ross were absent. Approve the creation of a public safety working group that focuses on community policing, conflict resolution, decreasing gun violence and job training and employment opportunities. The motion to approve the creation of a public safety working group that focuses on community policing, conflict resolution, decreasing gun violence and job training and employment opportunities with Vice Chair …
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION Recommendation 20261006-005: Recognition of Recent APD Shooting & Supporting Measures to Provide Public Accountability WHEREAS, on July 24, 2026, 17-year-old Anthoneil Williams II was fatally shot by Austin Police Department (APD) officers at a neighborhood park near Baden Lane and Dessau Road; and WHEREAS, subsequent official reviews and Austin Police Department disclosures revealed that Anthoneil Williams II was unarmed and the object in his waistband was a water bottle at the time officers discharged their weapons; and WHEREAS, while the shooting remained under active investigation, Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis publicly stated that “all points” indicated the incident was a “suicide by police,” assigning a possible motive to Anthoneil Williams II before the completion of independent and thorough investigations; and WHEREAS, the National Police Accountability Project (NPAP), a national organization dedicated to police accountability and civil rights, specifically criticized APD's rapid characterization of Anthoneil Williams II's death as “suicide by cop,” raising concerns that assigning such a label before a meaningful investigation shifts attention away from questions of de-escalation, use of force, and governmental accountability; and WHEREAS, the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF), a national organization of police executives and law-enforcement professionals, recognizes that encounters involving individuals believed to be seeking a lethal police response should prompt specialized crisis intervention emphasizing time, distance, communication, patience, and de-escalation, and has documented that many such encounters can be resolved without the use of lethal force; and WHEREAS, terminology such as “suicide by cop” or “suicide by police,” particularly when used before an investigation has established a person's intent, risks shifting responsibility for a police- involved death onto the deceased, making that individual the perceived causal actor in their own death while prematurely shaping public understanding of the government's use of deadly force; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin should use neutral, fact-based language when communicating about police-involved deaths and should distinguish between evidence concerning a person's possible mental or behavioral health crisis and the separate question of whether officers' actions, tactics, de-escalation efforts, and use of force were appropriate; and WHEREAS, repeated patterns of officer misconduct, insufficient de-escalation, and unjustified use of force have historically inflicted severe trauma and deadly harm across Austin communities; and WHEREAS, civilian oversight bodies, including the Community Police Review Commission, require unfettered access to all body-worn camera footage, dispatch recordings, internal affairs files, and investigative materials to ensure true …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2026, 4:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM, #1101 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Public Safety 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 Chelsea Pfeifer at chelsea.pfeifer@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2498. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Enrique Duran II, Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Daniel Godwin David Holmes Michael Sierra-Arévalo CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Vice Chair Denise L Eger Kimberly Hidrogo Timothy Ruttan Yasmine Smith The first 5 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 Public Safety Commission regular meeting on September 8, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. Quarterly Report with Austin Police Department. Presented by Lee Rogers, Chief of Staff, Austin Police. Discussion regarding Austin Fire Department’s new staffing model. Presentation by Mark Bridges, Division Chief, Austin Fire. Discussion regarding Public Safety scheduling and workload. Presentation by Lee Rogers, Chief of Staff, Austin Police, Wesley Hopkins, Chief of Staff, Austin Travis County Emergency Medical Services, Kevin Parker, Assistant Chief, Austin Travis County Emergency Medical Services, Jeffrey Kennedy, Interim Chief of Staff, Austin Fire. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. 6. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding public safety surveillance technology and data sharing. Approve the 2027 annual schedule of the Public Safety 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 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 Chelsea Pfeifer at the Austin City Clerk’s Office, at 512-974-2498 or chelsea.pfeifer@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Public Safety Commission please contact Chelsea …
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 The Public Safety Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room #1405, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, Texas. Chair Duran called the Public Safety Commission Meeting to order at 4:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Enrique Duran II, Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Denise Eger Kimberly Hidrogo Timothy Ruttan Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Vice Chair Daniel Godwin Yasmine Smith PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None Present APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on August 3, 2026. The minutes from the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on August 3, 2026 were approved on Chair Duran’s motion, Commissioner Bernhardt’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Smith was off the dais. Commissioners Holmes and Sierra-Arévalo were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Quarterly Report with Austin Travis County Emergency Medical Services. Presented by Wesley Hopkins, Chief of Staff, Austin Travis County Emergency Medical Services. The presentation was made by Wesley Hopkins, Chief of Staff, Austin Travis County Emergency Medical Services. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 3. 4. Discussion with Auditor’s Office regarding recent Mental Health Audit. Presented by Kathie Harrison, Assistant City Auditor, Austin City Auditor’s Office and Mariel Dempster, Auditor II, Austin City Auditor’s Office. The presentation was made by Mariel Dempster, Auditor II, Austin City Auditor’s Office and Kathie Harrison, Assistant City Auditor, Austin City Auditor’s Office. Discussion regarding the TRUST act and its application to public safety technologies and data sharing between governmental entities. Presented by Mackenzie Rhine, Attorney and Board Member, Electric Frontier Foundation. The presentation was made by Mackenzie Rhine, Attorney and Board Member, Electric Frontier Foundation, and JJ Schmidt, Assistant Chief, Austin Police. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. 6. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding public safety surveillance technology and data sharing. Withdrawn without objection, to be revisited at a future meeting. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding the Mental Health Audit. Withdrawn without objection. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS APD Quarterly Report Discussion with Office of Violence Prevention regarding community working group progress Discussion with Austin Travis County EMS regarding Austin First Pilot Discussion with Austin Fire regarding AFD’s new staffing model Chair Duran adjourned the meeting at 5:34 p.m. without objection. 2
APD Quarterly Update to PSC Austin Police | October 5, 2026 Crimes Against Persons by Offense Type March - August Source: Versadex 2 Crimes Against Property/Society by Offense Type March - August Source: Versadex 3 APD IMMIGRATION ENGAGEMENT – 2026 YTD Austin Police regularly engage with immigration and other federal officials. The table below shows the number of instances by engagement type and year. Totals are based on reviewed cases from January 1, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026. All APD immigration engagements are publicly published quarterly in accordance with Resolution No. 20180614-074. Immigration Engagement Type Assist Immigration/ Homeland Security Criminal Arrest Custody by ICE Information Gathering/Sharing Release Per Immigration Instructions Grand Total JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP 2 1 2 1 0 6 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 2 2 6 0 2 0 2 2 6 0 1 0 1 1 3 1 0 2 1 0 4 0 2 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 6 1 7 2 0 0 6 0 8 Total YTD 5 10 4 20 6 45 Distribution of Engagements by Type (Calendar Year 2026 YTD) Release Per Immigration Instructions, 13% Assist Immigration/Homeland Security, 11% Information Gathering/Sharing, 45% Criminal Arrest, 22% Custody by ICE, 9% Assist Immigration/Homeland Security - Engagements where APD provided direct operational support or assistance to federal immigration or homeland security agencies during an enforcement or investigative activity. Criminal Arrest - Engagements involving the arrest of an individual for a criminal offense, where immigration-related factors were also identified during the incident but not the reason for the arrest. Custody by ICE - Engagements where an individual was taken into custody by ICE. Information Gathering/Sharing- Engagements where APD collected, exchanged, or verified information related to a subject, without direct enforcement action. Release per Immigration Instructions - Engagements where no arrestable offense occurred and immigration officials indicated they would not be taking custody of the subject for an administrative immigration warrant at that time. Source: APD RMS as of September 30, 2026 4 DIGITAL EVIDENCE MANAGEMENT UNIT (DEMU) BACKLOG REDUCTION Since January 1, 2026, DEMU has significantly reduced the outstanding evidence backlog while continuing to process a high volume of incoming requests. DEMU REQUESTS YTD New Requests YTD Requests Closed YTD Net Change 17,216 27,432 -10,216 OUTSTANDING REQUESTS Jan 1, 2026 Sep 29, 2026 Change Total Outstanding Requests County Attorney Requests District Attorney …
2027 Meeting Dates for Public Safety Commission Location and Time TBD January 4th February 1st March 1st April 5th May 3rd June 7th July 5th August 2nd September 6th October 4th November 1st December 6th
REGULAR MEETING of the MUSIC COMMISSION October 5, 2026 6:30 PM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS ROOM 1001, 301 W 2ND STREET, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Music Commission may be participating virtually. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Shelbi Mitchell, 512-974-6318, Shelbi.Mitchell@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Nagavalli Medicharla - Chair, Pedro Carvalho – Vice Chair, Joe Silva – Parliamentarian, Clarissa Cardenas – Secretary, Nelson Aguilar, Tami Blevins, Clayton England, Cornice “Ray” Price Jr., Penny Jo Pullus, Celeste Quesada AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. MUSIC PERFORMANCE Peter Stopschinski APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Music Commission meeting on September 14, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing on Live Music Fund collections by Kim McCarson, Program Manager, Music & Entertainment, Austin Arts, Culture, Music & Entertainment (ACME). 3. Staff briefing on ACME funding programs by Laura Odegaard, Division Manager, Cultural Affairs and Investments, ACME. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Downtown Commission update on priorities and recent actions by Parliamentarian Silva. 5. Music Commission strategic goals and budget recommendations to council. 6. Music Commission retreat meeting date for 2027. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. Approve 2027 Regular Music Commission meeting schedule. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT 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 you require Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Erica Shamaly at 512-974-6318, Shelbi.Mitchell@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Music Commission, please contact Shelbi Mitchell at 512-974-6318, Shelbi.Mitchell@austintexas.gov.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN FIREFIGHTERS’, POLICE OFFICERS’ AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL’S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2026, AT 10:00 A.M. AUSTIN HUMAN RESOURCES’ LEARNING AND RESEARCH CENTER 5202 E BEN WHITE, SUITE 500 AUSTIN, TX 78741 Some members of the City of Austin Firefighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission may be participating by video conference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Matthew Chustz, 512-974- 2859, Matthew.Chustz@austintexas.gov. The committee may go into a closed session under the Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071, of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from legal counsel on any item on this agenda. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Jolsna Thomas, Chair Robert Gross, Commissioner CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Sarah Ivory, Vice Chair 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 from the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting on August 3, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. 5. Discussion and action regarding the request of one or more Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services candidates to the Commission to appoint a three-member board for another mental or physical examination, as applicable, pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code, Section 143.022(c), and City of Austin Fire Fighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations, Rule 5.05. Discussion and action regarding the request of one or more Austin Police Department candidates to the Commission to appoint a three-member board for another mental or physical examination, as applicable, pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code, Section 143.022(c), and City of Austin Fire Fighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations, Rule 5.05. Discussion and action to approve the 2027 regular meeting schedule of the City Of Austin Firefighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission. Discussion and action …
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2026 CITY OF AUSTIN FIREFIGHTERS’, POLICE OFFICERS’, AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL’S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2026 The City of Austin Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission convened in a Regular meeting on Monday, August 3, 2026, at 5202 E. Ben White Boulevard, Suite 500, in Austin, Texas. Chair Thomas called the City of Austin Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Jolsna Thomas, Chair Sarah Ivory, Vice Chair Robert Gross PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None Present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes from the City of Austin Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Meeting on June 26, 2026. The minutes from the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission special called meeting on June 26, 2026, were approved on Commissioner Gross’ motion, Vice Chair Ivory’s second on a 3-0 vote. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and action regarding the request of one or more Austin Fire Department candidates to the Commission to appoint a three-member board for another mental or physical examination, as applicable, pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code, Section 143.022(c), and City of Austin Fire Fighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations, Rule 5.05. Chair Thomas combined items 2 & 3 without objection. The motion to approve a three-member board was approved on Vice Chair Ivory’s motion, Commissioner Gross’ second on a 3-0 vote. 1 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2026 3. Discussion and action regarding the request of one or more Austin Police Department candidates to the Commission to appoint a new three-member board for another mental or physical examination, as applicable, pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code, Section 143.022(c), and City of Austin Fire Fighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations, Rule 5.05. The motion to approve a three-member board was approved on Vice Chair Ivory’s motion, Commissioner Gross’ second on a 3-0 vote. 4. Discussion and action to approve future meeting dates and times. Discussion was held regarding future meeting dates and times. EXECUTIVE SESSION 5. Receive legal counsel, pursuant to 551.071 of Texas Local Government Code, regarding the appointment of a new three-member …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE COMMISSION ON AGING AGE FRIENDLY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2026, AT 11:00 A.M. CITY OF AUSTIN PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, 1401/1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Age Friendly Advisory Committee may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Nicole Alexander, Nicole.Alexander@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Richard Bondi, Chair Suzanne Anderson Teresa Ferguson Henry Van de Putte Selena Yee 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. STAFF BRIEFINGS 1. Staff briefing regarding the 2026-2030 Age-Friendly Austin (AFA) Action Plan current status and plan implementation timeline. Presentation by Nicole Alexander, Age Friendly Program Coordinator, and Halana Kaleel, Public Health Community Engagement Specialist, Austin Public Health DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion and review of the final draft of the Age Friendly Austin Action Plan for 2026-2030. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and possible action on the Commission on Aging’s action plans for the AFAP 2026- 2030. 4. Discussion and possible action on edits on the Commission on Aging Build, Bridge, and Champion Framework for the Age-Friendly Austin Action Plan (2026–2030). 5. Discussion and possible action on amending the 2026 meeting schedule for the Age Friendly Advisory Committee. 6. Discussion and possible action on adopting the 2027 meeting schedule for the Age Friendly Advisory Committee. 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 email Nicole Alexander at Austin Public Health Department, at Nicole.Alexander@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Age Friendly Advisory Committee, please email Nicole Alexander at Nicole.Alexander@austintexas.gov.
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE COMMISSION ON AGING AGE FRIENDLY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MONDAY, OCTOBER 5TH, 2026, AT 11:00 A.M. CITY OF AUSTIN PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, 1401/1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Age Friendly Advisory Committee may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Nicole Alexander, Nicole.Alexander@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Richard Bondi, Chair Suzanne Anderson Teresa Ferguson Henry Van de Putte Selena Yee DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS AGENDA ADDENDUM 7. Discussion and possible action to approve the draft 2026–2030 Age-Friendly Action Plan and recommend formal endorsement by the Commission on Aging. 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 email Nicole Alexander at Austin Public Health Department, at Nicole.Alexander@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Age Friendly Advisory Committee, please email Nicole Alexander at Nicole.Alexander@austintexas.gov.
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, …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2026, AT 6:30 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W 2nd STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Commission on Immigrant Affairs 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 Nekaybaw Watson, 512-974-2562, nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS : Miriam Dorantes, Chair Adrian De La Rosa Aditi Joshi Diane Kanawati Melissa Ortega Caroline Solis AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Alondra Johnson, Vice-Chair Azeem Edwin Jeanne “Canan” Kaba Wilson Ramirez Meghna Roy 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 Immigrant Affairs regular meeting on August 3rd, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Create a list of questions and discussion items for City of Austin Departments for future presentations. 3. Discussion on the strategic impact of the commission (organizations you want to invite, recommendations you want to pass, and discussions you think are necessary to have publicly.) 4. Discussion on emergency relief funding and resources due to detentions resulting in family separation. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve the 2027 Annual Meeting Schedule of the Commission on Immigrant Affairs. 6. Approve a Recommendation to Council to Recognize the Recent APD Shooting & Create Supportive Measures to Provide Public Accountability. 7. Approve a Recommendation to Council to Support the Family and Community Affected by the September 20, 2026, Shooting. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 8. Update from the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) representative regarding August meeting of the JIC. 9. Update from Quality-of-Life Study Working group regarding recent meetings and study progress. (Current Members: Vice Chair Johnson, Commissioners: Edwin, Kaba, Kanawati, Joshi and Ortega) 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 …
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS Recommendation 20261005-006: Recognition of Recent APD Shooting & Supporting Measures to Provide Public Accountability WHEREAS, on July 24, 2026, 17-year-old Anthoneil Williams II was fatally shot by Austin Police Department (APD) officers at a neighborhood park near Baden Lane and Dessau Road; and WHEREAS, subsequent official reviews and Austin Police Department disclosures revealed that Anthoneil Williams II was unarmed and the object in his waistband was a water bottle at the time officers discharged their weapons; and WHEREAS, while the shooting remained under active investigation, Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis publicly stated that “all points” indicated the incident was a “suicide by police,” assigning a possible motive to Anthoneil Williams II before the completion of independent and thorough investigations; and WHEREAS, the National Police Accountability Project (NPAP), a national organization dedicated to police accountability and civil rights, specifically criticized APD's rapid characterization of Anthoneil Williams II's death as “suicide by cop,” raising concerns that assigning such a label before a meaningful investigation shifts attention away from questions of de-escalation, use of force, and governmental accountability; and WHEREAS, the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF), a national organization of police executives and law-enforcement professionals, recognizes that encounters involving individuals believed to be seeking a lethal police response should prompt specialized crisis intervention emphasizing time, distance, communication, patience, and de-escalation, and has documented that many such encounters can be resolved without the use of lethal force; and WHEREAS, terminology such as “suicide by cop” or “suicide by police,” particularly when used before an investigation has established a person's intent, risks shifting responsibility for a police- involved death onto the deceased, making that individual the perceived causal actor in their own death while prematurely shaping public understanding of the government's use of deadly force; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin should use neutral, fact-based language when communicating about police-involved deaths and should distinguish between evidence concerning a person's possible mental or behavioral health crisis and the separate question of whether officers' actions, tactics, de-escalation efforts, and use of force were appropriate; and WHEREAS, repeated patterns of officer misconduct, insufficient de-escalation, and unjustified use of force have historically inflicted severe trauma and deadly harm across Austin communities; and WHEREAS, civilian oversight bodies, including the Community Police Review Commission, require unfettered access to all body-worn camera footage, dispatch recordings, internal affairs files, and investigative materials to ensure true transparency, …
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Commission on Immigrant Affairs Recommendation Number: [20261005-007]: Support for the Family and Community Affected by the September 20, 2026 ICE-Involved Shooting in Austin Date of Approval: 10/5/2026 Recommendation: The Commission on Immigrant Affairs recommends that Austin City Council take immediate action to support our community member, Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, his family, and the broader Austin immigrant community following the September 20, 2026, shooting of Mr. Garces Perez by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in North Austin. The Commission calls on Austin City Council to ensure access to medical care, legal support, transparency, and community safety resources for those affected, and to advocate for full accountability and an independent investigation into the incident. Description of Recommendation to Council: ● Direct City resources and staff, where legally permissible, to connect Mr. Garces Perez's family and legal counsel with available victim support services, translation and interpretation assistance, and mental health resources. ● Formally request that federal authorities, including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and ICE, ensure Mr. Garces Perez receives immediate and adequate medical care for his injuries, and that he is not deported before a thorough, independent investigation into the shooting is completed, including an explanation for the lack of medical treatment. ● Support Austin Police Department's (APD) independent investigation into the incident and request that City Council receive regular public updates on the investigation's findings and any related body camera, dashcam, or witness video evidence. ● Request that City Council Members whose districts are directly affected by this incident, including Council Members Chito Vela (District 4) and Mike Siegel (District 7), work together on all outcomes related to this incident, given that the affected area sits along the seam between their districts. ● Request that the City of Austin and Travis County, including elected officials and executive staff, do everything within their power to ensure all facts of this case are shared publicly and are made language-accessible in at least English and Spanish. ● Call for full accountability for this incident, including ensuring the federal agent involved does not leave the state so that he may be questioned, publicly identify the federal agent by name, and that all relevant body camera footage is turned over to local authorities. ● Call on APD to prioritize peaceful de-escalation strategies and to uphold the constitutional right to assembly during public protests related to this incident. ● …
COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2026 The Commission on Immigrant Affairs convened in a regular meeting on Monday, August 3, 2026, at 310 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Dorantes called the meeting to order at 6:34pm. Commissioners in Attendance: Miriam Dorantes, Chair Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Alondra Johnson, Vice Chair Adrian De La Rosa Aditi Joshi Jeanne Kaba Diane Kanawati Wilson Ramirez Meghna Roy Caroline Solis Commissioners Absent: Azeem Edwin Melissa Ortega Yohanna Saucedo PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Immigrant Affairs Regular Meeting on July 6th, 2026. The minutes of the July 6th , 2026 regular meeting of the Commission on Immigrant Affairs was approved on Chair Dorantes’ motion, Commissioner Kaba’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Roy was off dais. Commissioners Edwin, Joshi, Ortega, and Saucedo were absent. 1 STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing regarding the new Officer Involved Shooting (OIS) Dashboard. Presentation by Sara Peralta, Public Information and Marketing Program Manager, Austin Police Oversight and Crystal Kimbrough, Policy Compliance Consultant, Austin Police Oversight. Briefing was given by Sara Peralta, Public Information and Marketing Program Manager, Austin Police Oversight and Crystal Kimbrough, Policy Compliance Consultant, Austin Police Oversight. 3. Staff briefing regarding the Austin Resilience Network. Presentation by Natalie Lyell, Resilience and Partnerships Manager, Austin Emergency Management. Briefing was given to Natalie Lyell, Resilience and Partnerships Manager, Austin Emergency Management. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding SAFE ATX. The motion to approve a recommendation to council regarding SAFE ATX was approved on Chair Dorantes’ motion, Commissioner Kanawati’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Edwin, Joshi, Ortega and Saucedo were absent. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 5. 6. Update from the Joint Inclusion Committee representative regarding the July meeting of the JIC. Update provided by Commissioner Kanawati. Update from Quality-of-Life Study Working group regarding recent meetings and study progress. (Current Members: Vice Chair Johnson, Commissioners: Edwin, Kaba, Kanawati, Joshi, and Ortega) Update provided by Commissioner Kanawati. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS -Invite Austin Police to answer questions about Austin Police Oversight Officer Involved Shooting Dashboard -JIC Update on budget recommendations -Update from the Quality of Life Study working group ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:19 pm on Commissioner Joshi’s motion, Vice Chair Johnson’s second with no objection. The minutes of the July 6th regular meeting of the Commission on Immigrant Affairs …
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS Recommendation 20261005-006: Recognition of Recent APD Shooting & Supporting Measures to Provide Public Accountability WHEREAS, on July 24, 2026, 17-year-old Anthoneil Williams II was fatally shot by Austin Police Department (APD) officers at a neighborhood park near Baden Lane and Dessau Road; and WHEREAS, subsequent official reviews and Austin Police Department disclosures revealed that Anthoneil Williams II was unarmed and the object in his waistband was a water bottle at the time officers discharged their weapons; and WHEREAS, while the shooting remained under active investigation, Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis publicly stated that “all points” indicated the incident was a “suicide by police,” assigning a possible motive to Anthoneil Williams II before the completion of independent and thorough investigations; and WHEREAS, the National Police Accountability Project (NPAP), a national organization dedicated to police accountability and civil rights, specifically criticized APD's rapid characterization of Anthoneil Williams II's death as “suicide by cop,” raising concerns that assigning such a label before a meaningful investigation shifts attention away from questions of de-escalation, use of force, and governmental accountability; and WHEREAS, the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF), a national organization of police executives and law-enforcement professionals, recognizes that encounters involving individuals believed to be seeking a lethal police response should prompt specialized crisis intervention emphasizing time, distance, communication, patience, and de-escalation, and has documented that many such encounters can be resolved without the use of lethal force; and WHEREAS, terminology such as “suicide by cop” or “suicide by police,” particularly when used before an investigation has established a person's intent, risks shifting responsibility for a police- involved death onto the deceased, making that individual the perceived causal actor in their own death while prematurely shaping public understanding of the government's use of deadly force; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin should use neutral, fact-based language when communicating about police-involved deaths and should distinguish between evidence concerning a person's possible mental or behavioral health crisis and the separate question of whether officers' actions, tactics, de-escalation efforts, and use of force were appropriate; and WHEREAS, repeated patterns of officer misconduct, insufficient de-escalation, and unjustified use of force have historically inflicted severe trauma and deadly harm across Austin communities; and WHEREAS, civilian oversight bodies, including the Community Police Review Commission, require unfettered access to all body-worn camera footage, dispatch recordings, internal affairs files, and investigative materials to ensure true transparency, …
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Commission on Immigrant Affairs Recommendation Number: [20261005-007]: Support for the Family and Community Affected by the September 20, 2026 ICE-Involved Shooting in Austin Date of Approval: Recommendation: The Commission on Immigrant Affairs recommends that Austin City Council take immediate action to support our community member, Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, his family, and the broader Austin immigrant community following the September 20, 2026, shooting of Mr. Garces Perez by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in North Austin. The Commission calls on Austin City Council to ensure access to medical care, legal support, transparency, and community safety resources for those affected, and to advocate for full accountability and an independent investigation into the incident. Description of Recommendation to Council: ● Direct City resources and staff, where legally permissible, to connect Mr. Garces Perez's family and legal counsel with available victim support services, translation and interpretation assistance, and mental health resources. ● Formally request that federal authorities, including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and ICE, ensure Mr. Garces Perez receives immediate and adequate medical care for his injuries, and that he is not deported before a thorough, independent investigation into the shooting is completed, including an explanation for the lack of medical treatment. ● Support Austin Police Department's (APD) independent investigation into the incident and request that City Council receive regular public updates on the investigation's findings and any related body camera, dashcam, or witness video evidence. ● Request that City Council Members whose districts are directly affected by this incident, including Council Members Chito Vela (District 4) and Mike Siegel (District 7), work together on all outcomes related to this incident, given that the affected area sits along the seam between their districts. ● Request that the City of Austin and Travis County, including elected officials and executive staff, do everything within their power to ensure all facts of this case are shared publicly and are made language-accessible in at least English and Spanish. DRAFT ● Call for full accountability for this incident, including ensuring the federal agent involved does not leave the state so that he may be questioned, publicly identify the federal agent by name, and that all relevant body camera footage is turned over to local authorities. ● Call on APD to prioritize peaceful de-escalation strategies and to uphold the constitutional right to assembly during public protests related to this incident. ● …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. VIRTUAL MEETING Art in Public Places Panel may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: Art in Public Places Panel: September Virtual Meeting | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams. 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 Art in Public Places Manager Jaime Castillo at jaime.castillo@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-7852. CURRENT PANEL MEMBERS: Kristi-Anne Shaer, Chair Heidi Schmalbach, Arts Commission Liaison Andrew Danziger Camille Jobe AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Lindsey Millikan, Vice Chair Fatima Carbajal Bernardo Diaz 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 Art in Public Places Panel Regular meeting September 14, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding Art in Public Places Program, including Conservation, Current Projects and Milestones. Presentation by Jaime Castillo, AIPP Manager, Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. Discussion of Arts Commission Liaison Report on Action Items from September 21, 2026, Arts Commission Meeting. Presentation by Heidi Schmalbach, Arts Commission Liaison. Discussion of the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Art in Public Places Projects 50% Final Design Update. Presentation by Alex Irrera, Art in Public Places Coordinator Senior, Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Approve a recommendation to Arts Commission for the Northeast Service Center: Suspended 3D Art in Public Places Artist Selection. Presentation by Rebecca Rende, Art in Public Places Coordinator Senior, Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment. Approve a recommendation to Arts Commission for the Northeast Service Center: Cistern Murals Art Call. Presentation by Rebecca Rende, Art in Public Places Coordinator Senior, Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment. Art in Public Places Panel Guidelines and Associated Polices Working Group report and possible action. Approve a recommendation regarding updates to the Art in Public Places Guidelines and Policies per City Council Resolution No. 20250306-029. Presentation by Jaime …
Arts Commission Community Interest Announcement Name of Event People’s Gallery Opening Exhibition and Arts & Humanities Kickoff October 2, 2026 (6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.) Austin City Hall 301 W 2nd St, Austin, Texas 78701 A quorum of the Arts Commission members may be present. No action will be taken, and no Arts Commission business will occur. For more information, please contact: Jesus Varela 512-974-2444 Jesus.Varela@AustinTexas.gov
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE HISPANIC LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2026, 5:00 PM AUSTIN PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1401 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Nekaybaw Watson at nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2562. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Lyssette Galvan, Chair Amanda Afifi Andrea Flores Yesenia Ramos AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Dulce Castañeda, Vice Chair Elizabeth Morales Jesús Perales Melissa Ruiz 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 Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission regular meeting on September 22, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Approve a Recommendation to Council to Support the Family and Community Affected by the September 20, 2026 Shooting. 3. Approve a Recommendation to Council to Recognize the Recent APD Shooting & Create Supportive Measures to Provide Public Accountability 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 Nekaybaw Watson or Nekaybaw.watson@austinexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. Austin City Clerk’s Office, 512-974-2562 the at at For more information on the Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission, please contact Nekaybaw Watson at nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2562.
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission Recommendation Number: [20260929-002]: Support for the Family and Community Affected by the September 20, 2026 ICE-Involved Shooting in Austin Date of Approval: September 29, 2026 Recommendation: The Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission recommends that Austin City Council take immediate action to support our community member, Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, his family, and the broader Austin immigrant community following the September 20, 2026, shooting of Mr. Garces Perez by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in North Austin. The Commission calls on Austin City Council to ensure access to medical care, legal support, transparency, and community safety resources for those affected, and to advocate for full accountability and an independent investigation into the incident. Description of Recommendation to Council: ● Direct City resources and staff, where legally permissible, to connect Mr. Garces Perez's family and legal counsel with available victim support services, translation and interpretation assistance, and mental health resources. ● Formally request that federal authorities, including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and ICE, ensure Mr. Garces Perez receives immediate and adequate medical care for his injuries, and that he is not deported before a thorough, independent investigation into the shooting is completed, including an explanation for the lack of medical treatment. ● Support Austin Police Department's (APD) independent investigation into the incident and request that City Council receive regular public updates on the investigation's findings and any related body camera, dashcam, or witness video evidence. ● Request that City Council Members whose districts are directly affected by this incident, including Council Members Chito Vela (District 4) and Mike Siegel (District 7), work together on all outcomes related to this incident, given that the affected area sits along the seam between their districts. ● Request that the City of Austin and Travis County, including elected officials and executive staff, do everything within their power to ensure all facts of this case are shared publicly and are made language-accessible in at least English and Spanish. ● Call for full accountability for this incident, including ensuring the federal agent involved does not leave the state so that he may be questioned, publicly identify the federal agent by name, and that all relevant body camera footage is turned over to local authorities. ● Call on APD to prioritize peaceful de-escalation strategies and to uphold the constitutional right to assembly …
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission Recommendation 20260929-003: Recognition of Recent APD Shooting & Supporting Measures to Provide Public Accountability WHEREAS, on July 24, 2026, 17-year-old Anthoneil Williams II was fatally shot by Austin Police Department (APD) officers at a neighborhood park near Baden Lane and Dessau Road; and WHEREAS, subsequent official reviews and Austin Police Department disclosures revealed that Anthoneil Williams II was unarmed and the object in his waistband was a water bottle at the time officers discharged their weapons; and WHEREAS, while the shooting remained under active investigation, Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis publicly stated that “all points” indicated the incident was a “suicide by police,” assigning a possible motive to Anthoneil Williams II before the completion of independent and thorough investigations; and WHEREAS, the National Police Accountability Project (NPAP), a national organization dedicated to police accountability and civil rights, specifically criticized APD's rapid characterization of Anthoneil Williams II's death as “suicide by cop,” raising concerns that assigning such a label before a meaningful investigation shifts attention away from questions of de-escalation, use of force, and governmental accountability; and WHEREAS, the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF), a national organization of police executives and law-enforcement professionals, recognizes that encounters involving individuals believed to be seeking a lethal police response should prompt specialized crisis intervention emphasizing time, distance, communication, patience, and de-escalation, and has documented that many such encounters can be resolved without the use of lethal force; and WHEREAS, terminology such as “suicide by cop” or “suicide by police,” particularly when used before an investigation has established a person's intent, risks shifting responsibility for a police involved death onto the deceased, making that individual the perceived causal actor in their own death while prematurely shaping public understanding of the government's use of deadly force; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin should use neutral, fact-based language when communicating about police-involved deaths and should distinguish between evidence concerning a person's possible mental or behavioral health crisis and the separate question of whether officers' actions, tactics, de-escalation efforts, and use of force were appropriate; and WHEREAS, repeated patterns of officer misconduct, insufficient de-escalation, and unjustified use of force have historically inflicted severe trauma and deadly harm across Austin communities; and WHEREAS, civilian oversight bodies, including the Community Police Review Commission, require unfettered access to all body-worn camera footage, dispatch recordings, internal affairs files, and investigative materials to …
