REGULAR MEETING OF THE URBAN TRANSPOTRATION COMMISSION TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2025, 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 Joshua Sorin 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 10/7/2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing regarding Vision Zero. Presentation by Joel Meyer, Transportation Officer, Austin Transportation and Public Works Staff briefing regarding Livings Streets Program. Presentation by Matthew Macioge, Program Consultant, Austin Transportation and Public Works DISCUSSION 4. Presentation from Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (CTRMA) regarding the South Mopac Project. Presentation by Charlotte Gilpin, GEC Project Manager, CTRMA DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve a recommendation to Council for the 2026 Bond. COMMITTEE UPDATES 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Update from Commissioner Chen from the Downtown Commission regarding actions taken at the September 17, 2025, October 15, 2025, and November 19, 2025, meetings. Update from Commissioner Prasad from the Joint Sustainability Committee regarding actions taken at the October 22, 2025, and November 19, 2025, meetings. Update from Commissioner Schumacher from the Bicycle Advisory Council regarding actions taken at the September 16, 2025, and October 21, 2025, and November 3, 2025, meetings. Update from Commissioner Kavelman from the Pedestrian Advisory Council regarding actions taken at the September 8, 2025, October 6, 2025, and November 3, 2025, meetings. Update from Chair Somers from the City Council Mobility Committee regarding actions taken at the September 18, 2025, October 16, 2025, and November 13, 2025, meetings. Update from Chair Somers from the …
URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, October 7, 2025 The Urban Transportation Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101, Austin, Texas. Chair Somers called the Commission Meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Heather Buffo - (District 1) Arlin Alvarez – (District 3) Susan Somers, Chair - (District 4) Daniel Kavelman, Parliamentarian - (District 5) Justin Jacobson – (District 8) Spencer Schumacher, Vice Chair - (District 9) Commissioners in Attendance Virtually: Kevin Chen - (District 6) Varun Prasad, - (District 7) Deshon Brown- (Mayoral Appointee) PUBLIC COMMUNICATION Philip Wiley APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING on September 2, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of 9/2/2025 were approved on a motion from Vice Chair Schumacher, and a second from Chair Somers on a 7-0 vote, with Commissioners Buffo, Chen, & Sorin absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion and presentation regarding the Great Springs Project. The commission received a presentation from Mikey Goralnik, Great Springs Project. 3. Discussion and presentation regarding Trees on City Streets. The commission received a presentation from Michelle Marx, Austin Transportation and Public Works with Lauren Stanley, Independent Architect. 4. Discussion and presentation regarding the Right of Way Vacation Process and an overview of the managing division. The commission received a presentation from Joseph Fotinos, Austin Transportation and Public Works. 1 URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES 5. Discussion and presentation regarding Safe Routes to School Infrastructure. The commission received a presentation from Coleen Gentles, Austin Transportation and Public Works. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Discussion and approval of a recommendation on CapMetro Transit Plan 2035. Amendment 1: On a motion from Chair Somers, and a second from Vice Chair Schumacher, the amendment was approved with a 7-0 vote, with Commissioners Chen, Sorin, & Brown absent. Amendment 2: On a motion from Vice Chair Schumacher, and a second from Commissioner Buffo, the amendment was approved with a 7-0 vote, with Commissioners Chen, Sorin, & Brown absent. Amendment 3: On a motion from Commissioner Kavelman, and a second from Commissioner Buffo, the amendment was approved with an 8-0 vote, with Commissioners Chen & Sorin absent. Amendment 4: On a motion from Vice Chair Schumacher, and a second from Commissioner Buffo, the amendment was approved with an 8-0 vote, with Commissioners Chen …
Urban Transportation Commission Living Streets Update Austin Transportation and Public Works | December 2, 2025 Agenda: Living Streets FY 25 Stats and Updates • Neighborhood Block Party Updates • FY 25 Stats Living Streets Improvements – Healthy Streets • Goals • Transition Timeline Living Streets FY 25 Stats and Updates Neighborhood Block Party – Resolution Updates “WAY simpler site, I hope I did it right - it was almost TOO easy :-)“ - NBP Applicant 4 FY 25 Stats Installations Approved* Started Closed 38 36 40 114 HS PS NBPs Total *HS and PS renewed applications are counted by cycle installed. There were 40 unique locations 31 11 1 43 6 3 - 9 **Installations that did not renew are counted as closed Safety (Preliminary data with small sample set) 9% reduction in speed 10% decrease in vehicular volume 62.5% reduction in vehicular collision Qualitative survey (500 respondents) 54% safer vs 24% less safe (24% neutral) 65% supportive vs 28% opposed (7% neutral) 63% do not like the equipment Legend HS – Healthy Street Activation PS – Play Street Activation NBP – Neighborhood Block Party Activation By Council District Activations and Council Districts Mapped 50 40 30 20 10 0 50 40 30 20 10 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Play Streets Healthy Streets NBPs By Equity Analysis Zone Least Medium Low Vulnerability Medium Medium Most High Play Streets Healthy Streets NBPs All applications including resubmittals & NBPs for FY2025 Source: Living Streets Experience Map – 10/30/2025 5 FY 25 Stats Installations Approved* Started Closed 38 36 40 114 HS PS NBPs Total *HS and PS renewed applications are counted by cycle installed. There were 40 unique locations 31 11 1 43 6 3 - 9 **Installations that did not renew are counted as closed Safety (Preliminary data with small sample set) 9% reduction in speed 10% decrease in vehicular volume 62.5% reduction in vehicular collision Qualitative survey (500 respondents) 54% safer vs 24% less safe (24% neutral) 65% supportive vs 28% opposed (7% neutral) 63% do not like the equipment Legend HS – Healthy Street Activation PS – Play Street Activation NBP – Neighborhood Block Party Activation By Council District Activations and EAZs Mapped 50 40 30 20 10 0 50 40 30 20 10 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Play Streets Healthy Streets NBPs By Equity …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation 20251202-005: 2026 Bond WHEREAS, the aforementioned City Council Resolution further directed the City Manager to relay input received from the Urban Transportation Commission, among other bodies, to the BETAF and City Council; WHEREAS, City Council Resolution No. 20240718-093 directed the City Manager to develop “a comprehensive bond package that funds and addresses climate, infrastructure, and any other public improvements for the purpose of conducting an election no later than November 2026;” WHEREAS, City Council Resolution No. 20240829-138 created the Bond Election Advisory Task Force (BEATF) to “identify and prioritize bond funding for projects that will address infrastructure needs including climate investment opportunities necessary to implement a comprehensive climate implementation program;” DRAFT WHEREAS, the Austin Capital Delivery Services Department has organized a Project Review Board to evaluate projects for the forthcoming 2026 Bond and indicated at the September 2nd, 2025 UTC Meeting that a recommendation from the UTC would be best received before January 2026; WHEREAS, the City of Austin’s commitment to Vision Zero has seen early signs of success, with a slight decrease in fatalities on City-owned roadways while fatalities on state-owned roadways have sharply increased; WHEREAS, the 2026 Bond Development Initial Project Request List included 10 projects and programs from Austin Transportation & Public Works (ATPW) totaling $925,200,000; WHEREAS, the ATPW long-term Key Performance Indicator of percent of lane miles in the City’s Street Inventory in Fair to Excellent Condition has dropped from 75% in FY21 to 68.5% in FY25; WHEREAS, both the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) & the Austin Climate Equity Plan set the goal of achieving a 50/50 mode-split goal with 50% of people walking, bicycling, taking transit, or using other non drive-alone mode to work by 2039; WHEREAS, on November 30, 2023 the City Council adopted amendments to the ASMP creating a new Bicycle, Urban Trails, and Sidewalks, Shared Streets and Crossing Plan, collectively referred to as ATX Walk-Bike-Roll, setting the following build-out goals: 340 miles of new sidewalks and 200 miles of shared streets) ● Expand the All Ages and Abilities Bikeways Network to 660 miles by 2033; ● Construct all 94 miles of Tier 1 Urban Trails by 2043; ● Address all Very High and High priority sidewalks and shared streets by 2033 (Approx. WHEREAS, in commenting on the Environmental Investment Plan, UTC Recommendation 20240305-006 noted that a $188.8 million investment was needed to keep the ATX …
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Mapping Opportunity Gary Aaron | Business Process Consultant Sr. Shivani Datar | Business Process Specialist City of Austin's Commitment In every community, there are conditions—some visible, others deeply embedded—that shape how people live, work, and move through the city. Austin is committed to becoming the most livable city for all identities… Mobility Index The City is developing an index to better align department priorities with community priorities. This index will help: Identify neighborhood- level conditions that affect people’s daily lives Identify where barriers to opportunity persist Guide service delivery and decision-making with data and community insight Purposeful Design Neighborhood-level conditions are grouped into themes Reflect core dimensions of community life Organize conditions into actionable categories Identify shared needs and track progress ex. Limited English Proficiency ex. Median Household Income Belonging & Mobility Livelihood & Work Health & Well Being ex. Access to Health Insurance Building Together | Listening to What Matters Most to Our Community ❖What do you see as the most important issues or opportunities in your community today? ❖In your view, what are the key drivers of success or opportunity in your community? ❖What changes would have the greatest impact on mobility and opportunity in your community? Thank You!
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation 20251202-005: 2026 Bond WHEREAS, City Council Resolution No. 20240718-093 directed the City Manager to develop “a comprehensive bond package that funds and addresses climate, infrastructure, and any other public improvements for the purpose of conducting an election no later than November 2026;” WHEREAS, City Council Resolution No. 20240829-138 created the Bond Election Advisory Task Force (BEATF) to “identify and prioritize bond funding for projects that will address infrastructure needs including climate investment opportunities necessary to implement a comprehensive climate implementation program;” WHEREAS, the aforementioned City Council Resolution further directed the City Manager to relay input received from the Urban Transportation Commission, among other bodies, to the BEATF and City Council; WHEREAS, the Austin Capital Delivery Services Department has organized a Project Review Board to evaluate projects for the forthcoming 2026 Bond and indicated at the September 2nd, 2025 UTC Meeting that a recommendation from the UTC would be best received before January 2026; WHEREAS, the 2026 Bond Development Initial Project Request List included 10 projects and programs from Austin Transportation & Public Works (ATPW) totaling $925,200,000; WHEREAS, the City of Austin’s commitment to Vision Zero has seen early signs of success, with a slight decrease in fatalities on City-owned roadways while fatalities on state-owned roadways have sharply increased; WHEREAS, the ATPW long-term Key Performance Indicator of percent of lane miles in the City’s Street Inventory in Fair to Excellent Condition has dropped from 75% in FY21 to 68.5% in FY25; WHEREAS, both the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) & the Austin Climate Equity Plan set the goal of achieving a 50/50 mode-split goal with 50% of people walking, bicycling, taking transit, or using other non drive-alone mode to work by 2039; WHEREAS, on November 30, 2023 the City Council adopted amendments to the ASMP creating a new Bicycle, Urban Trails, and Sidewalks, Shared Streets and Crossing Plan, collectively referred to as ATX Walk-Bike-Roll, setting the following build-out goals: ● Expand the All Ages and Abilities Bikeways Network to 660 miles by 2033; ● Construct all 94 miles of Tier 1 Urban Trails by 2043; ● Address all Very High and High priority sidewalks and shared streets by 2033 (Approx. 340 miles of new sidewalks and 200 miles of shared streets) WHEREAS, in commenting on the Environmental Investment Plan, UTC Recommendation 20240305-006 noted that a $188.8 million investment was needed to keep the ATX Walk-Bike-Roll …
City of Austin Urban Transportation Commission Briefing December 2, 2025 MoPac South • Limits: Cesar Chavez Street to Slaughter Lane • Length: Approximately 8 miles • Project Status: Environmental Study • Recent Activity: – Open House #6: Nov. 2024 – Jan. 2025 • Current Activity: – Draft Environmental Assessment preparation – Public Hearing planning 2 Public Input is Shaping the Project Shared values: – Minimize and avoid impacts to the human and natural environment – No increased elevations over Lady Bird Lake – No direct connector ramps near Austin High School – Maximize pedestrian/cyclist routes Community input has been a valuable part of the development process for MoPac South, with adjustments made based on public input, including: – Added new direct connection at US 290 – Added new bypass lanes from Barton Skyway to Loop 360 – Added south to north Texas Turnaround at Barton Skyway – Lengthen turn lane leading to Texas Turnaround at Loop 360 – Reconfigured Bee Cave Road/RM 2244 southbound exit ramp – Ramp improvements at William Cannon Drive – Added third southbound and northbound general-purpose lane near William Cannon Drive – Additional American Disabilities Act (ADA) bike/ped crossings – Widened Shared Use Path – Additional bike/ped access on each side of the corridor – Relocated the Barton Springs Road Shared Use Path crossing to improve safety – Relocated northbound entrance ramp north of Loop 360 3 Open House 6 Content • Presented Recommended Build Alternative for public comment • Continuation of public engagement and input to shape the study • Evaluation for the build alternatives • Evaluation for the operation configurations • Description of environmental technical studies to be completed 4 Reasonable Build Alternative Why Express Lane(s): 5 Evaluation Criteria Optimize corridor utilization (throughput) Serve all roadway users Facilitate congestion management by increasing opportunities for pedestrians and bicycles 6 *Criteria was developed collaboratively with stakeholders and using input gathered from Open Houses #1 and #2. Create a dependable and consistent route for transit Recommended Build Alternative Why 2C: Two Express Lanes with Elevated Ramps near Barton Skyway 7 Environmental Evaluations 9 Non-Tolled Improvements Increased pedestrian and cyclist opportunities Sixth Street and Cesar Chavez Street entrance ramps to southbound MoPac Widens existing bridge over Lady Bird Lake to five non-tolled general-purpose lanes in both directions South-to-north non-signalized U-turn at Barton Skyway Southbound non-tolled bypass lanes for Bee Cave Road and Barton Skyway entrance to southbound MoPac …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE URBAN FORESTRY COMMITTEE MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2025 AT 11:00 AM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, EVENTS CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Environmental 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 Elizabeth Funk, (512) 568-2244, Elizabeth.Funk@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Richard Brimer Isabella Changsut Annie Fierro CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Justin Fleury Martin Luecke AGENDA The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Forestry Committee Regular meeting on September 16, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. Discuss strategies to implement Environmental Commission recommendation 20241204- 004, related to supporting Austin’s Urban Forest– Richard Brimer, Urban Forestry Committee Chair Discuss 2026 Urban Forestry meeting schedule– Richard Brimer, Urban Forestry Committee Chair 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 Elizabeth Funk at Austin Watershed Protection Department, at (512) 568-2244, Elizabeth.Funk@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Environmental Commission, please contact Elizabeth Funk, (512) 568-2244, Elizabeth.Funk@austintexas.gov
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS MONDAY, DECEMBER 1st, 2025, AT 6:30 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W 2nd ST 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 Jeanna “Canan” Kaba Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch Meghana Roy Yohanna Saucedo 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 November 3, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding tenant and homeowner stabilization programs. Presentation provided by Susan Watkins, Division Manager, Austin Housing. 3. Staff briefing regarding the Utility Assistance Program data and qualifications to apply. Presentation provided by Gerardo “Jerry” Galvan, Vice President of Customer Care Services, Austin Energy. 4. Staff briefing by Jennifer Peters, Division Manager Programs and Partnerships, Austin Public Library regarding an update on the enhanced library cards. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Presentation by Gary Aaron, Senior Business Process Consultant, Austin Equity and Inclusion regarding Mapping Opportunity and identifying disparities across different Austin communities. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 6. Update on the Budget Working Group regarding last meeting. 7. Update on the Quality-of-Life Study reading last meeting. 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 Commission on Immigrant …
Commission on Immigrant Affairs Meeting Minutes November 3, 2025 Commission on Immigrant Affairs Regular Meeting Minutes Monday, November 3, 2025 The Commission on Immigrant Affairs convened in a regular meeting on Monday, November 3, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101, 301 W Second Street, Austin TX. Chair Dorantes called the Commission on Immigrant Affairs Regular Meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Miriam Dorantes, Chair Adrian De La Rosa Azeem Edwin Caroline Solis Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Alondra Johnson, Vice Chair Jeanne “Canan” Kaba Diane Kanawati Meghna Roy Commissioners Absent: Aditi Joshi Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch Melissa Ortega Yohana Saucedo PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Immigration Affairs regular meeting on October 6, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of October 6, 2025, were approved on Vice Chair Johnson’s motion, Commissioner Kanawati’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Joshi, Lincoln-Goldfinch, Ortega, and Saucedo were absent. 1 Commission on Immigrant Affairs Meeting Minutes November 3, 2025 WORKING GROUP UPDATES 2. Update from the Quality-of-Life Study Working Group regarding the current progress of the study and current parameters. Update provided by Chair Dorantes. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. Discussion regarding the Quality-of-Life Study parameters and feedback on the study priorities. Discussed. Discussion regarding rent relief initiatives for people impacted by displacement and deportation. Discussed. Discussion regarding presentations at the October Joint Inclusion Committee meeting from Austin Homeless Strategies and Operations and Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. 7. Approve an update to the membership of the Quality-of-Life Study Working Group. (Current members: Vice Chair Alondra Johnson, Commissioners: Melissa Ortega, Aditi Joshi, Jeanna C Kaba; Diane Kanawati, Meghna Roy, Community Stakeholders: Karen Crawford, Krystal Gomez, Oscar Ponce, Kirk Yoshida). The motion to remove Commissioner Roy and add Commissioner Edwin to the Quality- of-Life Study Working Group was approved on Commissioner Kanawati’s motion, Vice Chair Johnson’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Joshi, Lincoln-Goldfinch, Ortega, and Saucedo were absent. Approve an update to the membership of the Budget Working Group. (Current members: Chair Miriam Dorantes, Vice Chair Alondra Johnson, Commissioners Diane Kanawati, and Melissa Ortega.) The motion to add Commissioners Edwin and Solis to the Budget Working Group was approved on Commissioner Roy’s motion, Commissioner Kaba’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Joshi, Lincoln-Goldfinch, Ortega, and Saucedo were absent. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Impact of SNAP …
Displacement Prevention Strategic Investments: Tenant & Homeowner Stabilization Services Austin Housing | December 1, 2025 Our Work Citywide Stabilization Programs Community Initiated Solutions Content Contact Us Our Work Community Initiated Solutions Citywide Displacement Prevention Strategies Funded Through Project Connect Funded Through Housing Trust Fund Tenant Stabilization Rental and utility assistance, case management, tenants’ rights, and community organizing. Homeownership Preservation and Expansion Community land trust accelerator, homeowner resiliency education, tax abatement strategy. Economic Mobility Estate planning, workforce training, financial literacy education Tenants’ Rights Assistance Program Tenant counseling and fair housing assistance Austin Cares: Tenant Relocation Assistance Development induced displacement assistance I Belong in Austin Eviction Prevention Program Representation Matters: Eviction Representation and Education Mediation and legal services for residents experiencing eviction 4 Our Partners 5 Citywide Displacement Prevention Strategies Citywide Tenant Stabilization El Buen Samaritano I Belong in Austin Funding: $3 million Term: FY26 Texas RioGrande Legal Aid Representation Matters: Eviction Representation Funding: $230,000 Funding: FY26 Austin Tenants Council (project of TRLA) Tenants Rights Assistance Program Funding: $300,000/annually Term: FY25-26 Laveer Logix Austin Cares: Tenant Relocation Assistance Program Funding: $950,000 Funding: FY24-26 7 Project Connect Community Initiated Solutions Project Connect Anti-Displacement Funding Timeline 9 Project Connect Anti-Displacement Funding Project Connect Anti-Displacement Funding Investments Anti-Displacement dollars will be spent over the course of 13 years, guided by the Project Connect Community Advisory Committee (CAC). Council, Community Catalysts, the Project Connect Community Advisory Committee, and community members have all been key stakeholders responsible for informing budget priorities. The CAC will continue to work with community through expanded community engagement efforts and establish budget priorities every three (3) years. 10 10 Project Connect Funding FY23-FY25 Land Acquisition Affordable Housing Development Immediate Interventions Operational Expenses 11 El Buen Samaritano "We Belong Here: Nuestros Hogares" Funding: $3 million Term: through FY26 Austin Voice for Education and Youth North Austin/Rundberg Community Stabilization Project Funding: $1.77 million Funding: through FY28 Community Initiated Solutions - Tenant Stabilization 12 Communities in School of Central Texas Student & Family Housing Displacement Assistance Funding: $3.5 million Funding: through FY29 Community Initiated Solutions - Tenant Stabilization 13 Meals on Wheels Central Texas Child Assistance Program Funding: $2.38 million Term: through FY29 Austin Tenants' Council (TRLA) Preserving, Asserting, Growing the Rights of Austin Tenants Funding: $3 million Term: through FY29 Community Initiated Solutions - Tenant Stabilization 14 Workers Defense Project & Strengthening Tenant Action Combatting Displacement Funding: $2 million Funding: …
Enhanced Library Card Austin Public Library | December 1, 2025 About us About Austin Public Library Locations: • Central Library • 20 Community Branches • Austin History Center Service Area: Individuals who reside in the following qualify for a free Library Card: • Austin Full Purpose jurisdiction • Austin 2 Mile extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ), Austin 5 Mile ETJ, Austin LTD jurisdiction, are included in library service area. 3 Mission and Goals 4 Strategic Alignment APL’s Strategic Plan City of Austin Alignment Certified Welcoming Standards • SG1 Provide Community-Centric Programs & Services: We design services with and for our diverse communities. • SG3 Foster Stakeholder Relationships: We build partnerships • Culture & Lifelong Learning: Equitable access to educational, creative, and cultural opportunities. • Government That Works for All: Builds public trust and creates that strengthen community trust and space for belonging and voice. • GL 1.2 Government & Community Leadership: Intentional strategy for advancing immigrant inclusion across public services. • EA 2.0 Equitable Access: provides Provides translated materials, interpretation, and multilingual connection. • Economic Opportunity & outreach. • SG4 Expand Library Access: We make sure everyone can use the library, no matter where they live or what language they speak. Affordability: Promotes upward mobility through access to tools, jobs, and learning. • CE 2.0 Civic Engagement: Supports immigrants in participating fully in civic and public life. 5 APL’s Structure and Programming Director of Libraries Support Services (Facilities, IT, & HR) Public Services (Branch Services, Customer Access, Central Library, & History Center) Communications (Marketing, Outreach, & Programs and Strategic & Admin Services (Innovation, Passport Services, Sales & Events, Partnerships) Equity & Inclusion, Mentorship) Year-round programming: Partner-led Programming: • Core-programming (story times, toddler time, • Outdoor and active programming (biking, yoga, book clubs) scavenger hunts) • Signature & Heritage Month Programming • Sustainable Living (gardening, composting, zero- • Summer Programming waste) • Passive Programming (interactive displays & • Computer classes and language support take-home kits) • Outreach and pop-up services 6 What is an Enhanced Library Card? What is an Enhanced Library Card? • Library card for adults (18 or older) • Includes your library card number, photograph, address, date of birth, the expiration date, and legal & chosen or preferred name • Card can be used to checkout materials • Available at 9 branches & at outreach events: • Ruiz Branch • St. John Branch • Southeast Branch • Terrazas Branch • …
REGULAR MEETING of the MUSIC COMMISSION December 1, 2025 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 by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Shelbi Mitchell, 512-974-6318, Shelbi.Mitchell@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Nagavalli Medicharla - Chair, Pedro Carvalho – Vice Chair, Joe Silva – Parliamentarian, Scott Strickland – Secretary, Nelson Aguilar, Tami Blevins, Clarissa Cardenas, Clayton England, Cornice “Ray” Price Jr., Penny Jo Pullus, Celeste Quesada AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Music Commission meeting on November 3, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing on Live Music Fund collections by Kim McCarson, Program Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, Austin Arts, Culture, Music & Entertainment (AACME). 3. Staff briefing on FY24 Austin Live Music Fund final reports by Erica Shamaly, Division Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, AAACME. 4. Staff briefing on Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS) live music performances/booking by Erica Shamaly, Division Manager, and Greg Gonzalez, Program Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, AACME. 5. Staff briefing on AACME funding programs by Laura Odegaard, Acting Division Manager, AACME. 6. Staff briefing on The Creative Reset Phase II by Candice Cooper, Acting Chief Administrative Officer and Marion Sanchez, Acting Public Information & Marketing Manager, AACME. DISCUSSION ITEMS 7. Downtown Commission update on priorities and recent actions by Parliamentarian Silva. 8. Music Commission strategic planning for 2026. 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 requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Shelbi Mitchell at the Economic Development Department, …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2025, 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 remotely, contact Christi Vitela at participation by christi.vitela@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2792. telephone. To to speak register CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Angel Carroll Enrique Duran II Kimberly Hidrogo David Holmes AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Timothy Ruttan, Vice Chair Pierre Nguyễn Kristy Orr Michael Sierra-Arévalo 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 November 3, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services. Presentation regarding Vision Zero by Joel Meyer, Transportation Safety Officer, Austin Transportation and Public Works. 4. Introduction and overview of Austin Equity and Inclusion. Presentation by Dr. Lindsey Wilson, Director, Austin Equity and Inclusion; Shafina Khaki, Human Rights Officer, Austin Equity and Inclusion; and Emi Johnson, Interim Civil Rights Officer, Austin Equity and Inclusion. 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 Christi Vitela at the Austin City Clerk’s Office, at 512-974-2792 or christi.vitela@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Public Safety Commission, please contact Christi Vitela at the Austin City Clerk’s Office, at 512-974-2792 or christi.vitela@austintexas.gov.
