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Customer Energy Solutions FY 25 Savings Report — original pdf
Customer Energy Solutions FY25 YTD MW Savings Report As of September 2025 Energy Efficiency Services EES- Appliance Efficiency Program EES- Home Energy Savings - Rebate EES- AE Weatherization & CAP Weatherization - D.I. * EES- School Based Education * EES- Strategic Partnership Between Utilities & Retailers * EES- Multifamily Rebates EES- Multifamily WX-D.I.+ EES- Commercial Rebate EES- Small Business Energy Efficiency TOTAL Demand Response (DR) - Annual Incremental DR- Power Partner DR- Commercial Demand Response (frmly Load Coop) Demand Response (DR) TOTAL Green Building GB- Residential Ratings GB- Residential Energy Code GB- Multifamily Ratings GB- Multifamily Energy Code GB- Commercial Ratings GB- Commercial Energy Code Green Building TOTAL MW Goal 2.50 0.90 0.70 0.30 1.75 0.65 1.00 6.00 2.00 15.80 MW Goal 6.40 2.00 8.40 MW Goal 0.35 1.48 1.34 4.41 4.60 1.71 13.89 MW To Date 1.70 0.34 0.71 0.13 1.18 2.60 1.53 2.61 0.94 11.74 MW To Date 11.17 7.78 18.95 MW To Date 0.26 1.48 2.05 4.41 2.49 1.71 12.40 Thermal Energy Storage TOTAL 0.00 0.00 Percentage 68% 37% 101% 43% 67% 400% 153% 44% 47% Percentage 175% 389% Percentage 74% 100% 153% 100% 54% 100% Participant Type Participants To Date MWh To Date Customers Customers Customers Products Products Apartments Apartments Customers Customers 2,439 332 889 4,005 159,525 6,324 6,151 115 72 20,327 3,423.95 479.54 1,344.10 556.43 9,175.87 5,323.45 4,129.18 9,148.71 1,699.97 35,281.20 Rebate Budget $ 1,200,000 $ 1,550,000 $ 5,450,000 $ 350,000 $ 1,250,000 $ 900,000 $ 1,800,000 $ 2,250,000 $ 1,100,000 $ 15,850,000 Spent to Date $ 1,018,052 $ 889,246 $ 8,118,489 $ 150,697 $ 1,106,926 $ 2,005,965 $ 2,370,684 $ 1,474,128 $ 595,170 $ 17,729,356 Participant Type Participants To Date MWh To Date Devices Customers 8,214 190 8,404 0 0 0.00 Rebate Budget $ 1,600,000 $ 2,000,000 $ 3,600,000 $ $ $ 1,287,910 1,002,885 2,290,795 Participant Type Participants To Date MWh To Date Rebate Budget Spent to Date Customers Customers Dwellings Dwellings 1,000 sf 1,000 sf 332 1,904 5,802 8,691 4,552 5,996 16,729 0 302 2,049 4,133 5,186 6,590 5,630 23,890 $ - $ 7,420 $ - $ 7,420 0 $ - $ - CES MW Savings Grand TOTAL Residential Totals Commercial Totals MW Goal 38.09 MW To Date 43.09 Percentage Participant Type Participants To Date MWh To Date 45,460 59,171.04 Rebate Budget $ 19,450,000 Spent to Date $ 20,027,572 16.03 14.06 21.09 26.44 132% 188% 190,115 25,231 26783.20 21726.16 $ $ 14,100,000 2,010,849 …
Item 2: Briefing- Austin Water's Quarterly Report for Q3 — original pdf
Water Management Strategy Implementation REPORT Third Quarter 2025, July - September | November 2025 Resource Management Commission, November 18, 2025 Contents Third Quarter Summary Water Conservation Updates Water Loss Reduction Updates Reclaimed Water and Onsite Reuse Updates Conservation Outreach Updates Water Supply Project Updates Water Use and GPCD Notes Regarding Data 2 Third Quarter Summary The Water Management Strategy Implementation Report is intended to provide transparency and accountability regarding the execution of strategies from the 2024 Water Conservation Plan and the 2024 Water Forward Plan. The plans include proactive and substantial demand management strategies and innovative local supply strategies, but the hard work necessary to complete the strategies and meet the goals are illustrated in the implementation reports. The third quarter of 2025 (July – September) includes what is typically the hottest and driest part of the year in Central Texas. In early July, Central Texas was struck by severe storms that caused severe damage and loss of life but filled Lakes Buchanan and Travis from 50 percent storage capacity to over 90 percent. On September 2, the City of Austin returned to the baseline Conservation Stage water restrictions from Stage 2 Drought restrictions. While the city’s water supply was nearly full, the latter two months of the quarter proved to be the typical hot and dry Texas summer. 3 Water Conservation Updates New Community Outreach Grants to support innovative, community-lead conservation initiatives. (WCP, p. 40) Applications accepted Oct. 15 – Nov. 30 Up to $3,000 Irrigation enforcement: 480 Customer 311 reports, 1,700 warnings, 243 citations Stakeholder engagement for new Uniform Plumbing Code landscape irrigation restrictions (pressure reduction and 50% irrigation area in new homes) Categorized all commercial, institutional, and industrial customer with North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code to aid in high use/leaks identification and the establishment of water use benchmarks Began inclusion of conservation programs in the utility’s enterprise customer relations management software. 4 Water Conservation Metrics Residential Rebate Programs Approved Rebates 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Drought Survival Tools Irrigation Upgrades Rainwater Harvesting Rebates WaterWise Landscape WaterWise Rainscape Other Residential Programs Q3 2024-Q2 2025 Q3 2025 5 Water Conservation Metrics Commercial Rebate Programs Approved Rebates 5 4 3 2 1 0 4 4 4 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 Bucks for Business Other …
Item 3- Draft Recommendation TGS Franchise — original pdf
Draft Resource Management Commission Resolution on Texas Gas Service Franchise October 20, 2025 Introduction The City of Austin (The City) has a 20-year franchise agreement with Texas Gas Service (TGS), which is the company’s license to operate in the city limits. That franchise agreement expires in October of 2026. The renewal of the franchise is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to correct or reform longstanding problems that include high rates, high fuel costs, poorly designed rate structures, poorly performing energy conservation programs, scant funding to assist low-income ratepayers, and lack of progress in shrinking the company’s carbon footprint with the company. 1.0 Selection of Company and Term of Franchise WHEREAS, Texas Gas Service, the fifth consecutive owner of the main private gas utility that has provided service in the city limits of Austin since the 1870s, has never participated in a competitive process to determine if the company offers ratepayers adequate or better service; and WHEREAS, the current term of the franchise is 20 years (a 10-year initial period with a subsequent 10-year automatic renewal with minimal conditions), is too long a time period to lapse without a revised regulatory agreement; and 1.1 High and Inequitable Rates WHEREAS, retail residential gas rates have gone up about 132% between 2016 and 2025, which is 96% above inflation; and WHEREAS, Texas Gas Service has proposed three rate increases in since 2024; and WHEREAS, these rate increases are largely driven by the cost of capital expansion or improvements of the system, and no city or state regulator has the ability to prevent these expenditures prior to their occurrence; and WHEREAS, TGS does not collect full payment for new infrastructure (known as Contribution in Aid of Construction or Capital Recovery Fees) required for new customers, thus subsidizing new customers while increasing gas bills of existing customers; and WHEREAS, the recent combination of TGS Central Texas and Gulf Coast regions for purposes of ratemaking has raised Austin’s bills while lowering bills in the Coastal region; and 1.2 Rate Structure (Conservation-Based Rates that Also Help Low-Income Customers) WHEREAS, Austin’s municipal utilities have progressive tiered rates that charge less per unit for less usage, while Texas Gas Service has historically maintained a regressive flat rate, which discourages conservation and adversely affects lower-income ratepayers who typically consume less energy; and 1.3 Low-Income Assistance WHEREAS, TGS currently has no customer assistance program that reduces monthly gas bills for low-income customers; and …
Multifamily & Commercial Project Pipeline Monthly Report — original pdf
Energy Efficiency Services - Commercial and Multifamily Enrollment Pipeline 11/2025 Est. $ Program Location Name Installation Address Council District Measures Est. kWh Savings Incentive Multifamily Income Qualified BRIDGE AT SOUTHPARK LANDING 420 W SLAUGHTER LN 11 2 Multifamily Income Qualified BRIDGE AT BALCONES 12215 HUNTERS CHASE DR S12 6 Multifamily Standard SOMERSET TOWNHOMES 6800 AUSTIN CENTER BLVD 04 10 Multifamily Income Qualified TIMBERS APARTMENTS 1034 CLAYTON LN 1 Multifamily Income Qualified ELM RIDGE 1190 AIRPORT BLVD Multifamily Standard THE OLIVINE 3201 CENTURY PARK BLVD Multifamily Income Qualified THE PARK AT WALNUT CREEK 12113 METRIC BLVD 1 4 1 7 7 Attic Insulation, Duct Sealing and Remediation, Lighting, Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, HVAC Tune- Up Attic Insulation, Duct Sealing and Remediation, Lighting, Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, HVAC Tune- Up Attic Insulation, Duct Sealing and Remediation, Lighting, Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, HVAC Tune- Up Attic Insulation, Duct Sealing and Remediation, Lighting, Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, HVAC Tune- Up Attic Insulation, Duct Sealing and Remediation, Lighting, Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, HVAC Tune- Up Attic Insulation, Duct Sealing and Remediation, Lighting, Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, HVAC Tune- Up Attic Insulation, Duct Sealing and Remediation, Lighting, Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, HVAC Tune- Up 356,929 $252,828 344,389 $125,821 118,702 $110,614 131,615 $109,620 111,909 $96,101 131,612 $93,600 33,013 $93,232 Multifamily Income Qualified SAGE HILL APARTMENTS 7227 E US 290 HWY SVRD EB 4 Attic Insulation, Duct Sealing and Remediation, Lighting, Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, HVAC Tune- Up 141,570 $90,152 Rebate Fact Sheet - Energy Efficiency Services October 2025
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2025, AT 5 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Planning Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Ella Garcia, Staff Liaison, for questions regarding speaker registration at LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512- 978-0821. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Alice Woods, Chair (District 2) Casey Haney, Vice Chair (Mayor’s Representative) Felicity Maxwell, Secretary (District 5) Imad Ahmed, Parliamentarian (District 6) Anna Lan (Mayor’s Representative) Vacant (Mayor’s Representative) Patrick Howard (District 1) EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez (District 3) Brian Bedrosian (District 4) Adam Powell (District 7) Peter Breton (District 8) Danielle Skidmore (District 9) Joshua Hiller (District 10) Jessica Cohen, Chair of Board of Adjustment TC Broadnax, City Manager EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) Candace Hunter, A.I.S.D. Board of Trustees Richard Mendoza, Director of Transportation and Public Works The Planning Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, according to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on the agenda. The Commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071. Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0821 Attorney: AJ Urteaga, 512-974-2386 Page 1 of 6 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first four speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on Thursday, November 13, 2025. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: East 11th & 12th Street Urban Renewal Area Modification #14 - East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan Amendment#14; District 1 N/A-Urban Renewal Plan, Waller Creek Watershed; Central East Austin (OCEAN) Neighborhood Planning Area Location: Owner/Applicant: City of Austin Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: City of Austin (Hunter Maples) Amend the Urban Renewal Plan for the …
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01 Draft Meeting Minutes November 13, 2025 — original pdf
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2025 The Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions, Room 1101, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Woods called the Planning Commission Meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Alice Woods Casey Haney Imad Ahmed Brian Bedrosian Peter Breton Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Joshua Hiller Anna Lan Adam Powell Danielle Skidmore Commissioners Absent: Patrick Howard Felicity Maxwell Ex-Officio Members in Attendance: Jessica Cohen Ex-Officio Members in Attendance: Candace Hunter 1 Vacancy on the Dais 1 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Philip Wiley - Clarified the long history of ongoing historic district planning in Judges Hill and provided past city materials to show the area has been actively studied. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission and City Council joint meeting on April 11, 2024, the minutes of the Planning Commission and City Council joint meeting on February 4, 2025, the minutes of the Planning Commission special called meeting on April 29, 2025, and the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on October 28, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of April 11, 2024, February 4, 2025, April 29, 2025 and October 28, 2025, were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Breton’s motion, Commissioner Bedrosian’s second, on a 10-0 vote. Secretary Maxwell and Commissioner Howard was absent. 1 vacancy on the dais. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2025-0016.01 - P & P .72; District 3 Location: 905 Shady Lane, Boggy Creek Watershed; Govalle/Johnston Terrace Combined (Govalle) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: United Association Plumbers & Pipefitters Local #286 Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Bennett Consulting (Rodney Bennett) Single Family to Mixed Use/Office land use Recommended Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Austin Planning The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of Mixed Use/Office land use for NPA- 2025-0016.01 - P & P .72, located at 905 Shady Lane, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Breton’s motion, Commissioner Bedrosian’s second, on a 10-0 vote. Secretary Maxwell and Commissioner Howard was absent. 1 vacancy on the dais. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2025-0073 - P & P .72; District 3 905 Shady Lane, Boggy Creek Watershed; Govalle/Johnston Terrace Combined (Govalle) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: United Association Plumbers & Pipefitters Local #286 Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Bennett Consulting (Rodney Bennett) SF-3-NP to LO-MU-CO-NP Recommended Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057, …
02 East 11th & 12th Street Urban Renewal Area Modification #14; District 1 - Staff Postponement Memo — original pdf
To: From: MEMORANDUM Planning Commissioners Jonathan Tomko, Planner Principal, Austin Planning Hunter Maples, Project Coordinator, Austin Housing Date: November 12, 2025 Subject: Staff Postponement Request Council Initiated: Block 16 (C14-2025-0030) and East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Area Plan Amendment #14 The cases above have been scheduled for a public hearing during the November 18, 2025, Planning Commission Meeting. Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced cases to the December 16, 2025, Planning Commission Meeting, so the cases can be heard by the Urban Renewal Board before Planning Commission. This postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. cc: Joi Harden, Zoning Officer 02 East 11th & 12th Street Urban Renewal Area Modification #14 - East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan Amendment#14; District 11 of 1
03 C14-2024-0030 - Council Initiated Block 16 Rezone; District 1 - Staff Postponement Memo — original pdf
To: From: MEMORANDUM Planning Commissioners Jonathan Tomko, Planner Principal, Austin Planning Hunter Maples, Project Coordinator, Austin Housing Date: November 12, 2025 Subject: Staff Postponement Request Council Initiated: Block 16 (C14-2025-0030) and East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Area Plan Amendment #14 The cases above have been scheduled for a public hearing during the November 18, 2025, Planning Commission Meeting. Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced cases to the December 16, 2025, Planning Commission Meeting, so the cases can be heard by the Urban Renewal Board before Planning Commission. This postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. cc: Joi Harden, Zoning Officer 03 C14-2024-0030 - Council Initiated: Block 16 Rezone; District 11 of 1
04 SPC-2024-0377A - HighRoad CUP; District 9 - Public Comment — original pdf
November 14, 2025 RE: November 18, 2025 - City of Austin Planning Commission Agenda Item 4: Conditional Use Permit: SPC-2024-0377A - HighRoad CUP; District 9 Location: 700 Dawson Road Request: The applicant is requesting an approval of a conditional use permit to allow for a Lodge or Club use of 6,856 square feet to occupy portions of the existing building and the entirety of the swimming pool and decking. Dear Mr. Guerrero, The Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Association (BCNA) and its zoning committee have met with the applicant and their attorney and have no objection to the granting of this conditional use. After reviewing the site plan, we found that other than the addition of ADA access and a water line, there are no other pending proposals to change the building or site. The club use is in accordance with the decision made by the BCNA General Association at our meeting in December 2023. As this property has been primarily utilized for lodge or club purposes since the 1950s, the Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Association does not oppose this Conditional Use Permit. CLUB OR LODGE use is the use of a site for provision of meeting, recreational, or social facilities by a private or nonprofit association, primarily for use by members and guests. This use includes private social clubs and fraternal organizations. Best regards, Greg Smith, President Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Association cc: Shakayla Stevenson, Christine Barton-Holmes, Joi Harden, Melissa Beeler, Michael Whellan, Beth Turner, Danielle Skidmore Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Association, P. O. Box 3683, Austin, Texas 78764 04 SPC-2024-0377A - HighRoad CUP; District 91 of 1
04 SPC-2024-0377A - HighRoad CUP; District 9 - Staff Report — original pdf
PLANNING COMMISSION SITE PLAN REVIEW SHEET CONDITIONAL USE SITE PLAN APPROVAL CASE NUMBER: SPC-2024-0377A PC DATE: November 18, 2025 PROJECT NAME: HighRoad CUP ADDRESS: 700 Dawson Rd AREA: 3.74 acres (LOC .156 acres) APPLICANT: AGENT: Dawson Overlook LLC PO Box 990 Lockhart, Texas 78664 Thrower Design (Beth Turner) PO Box 41957 Austin, Texas 78704 Phone: (512) 731-2524 EXISTING ZONING: GR-MU-CO-NP PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: Approval of a conditional use permit to allow for a Lodge or Club use of 6,856 square feet to occupy portions of the existing building and the entirety of the swimming pool and decking. AREA STUDY: Bouldin Creek WATERSHED: west Bouldin Creek APPLICABLE WATERSHED ORDINANCE: Current/ Comprehensive Watershed Ordinance CAPITOL VIEW: N/A T.I.A.: Not Required SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the improvements shown on the site plan. The related site plan has been reviewed in accordance with all requirements of the Land Development Code once submitted. CASE MANAGER: Gabriel Guerrero Jr. Telephone: (512) 978-4658 Gabriel.Guerrero@austintexas.org 04 SPC-2024-0377A - HighRoad CUP; District 91 of 8 SPC-2024-0377A HighRoad CUP Page 2 PROJECT INFORMATION: ZONING: GR-MU-CO-NP MAX. BLDG. CVRG: 65% MAX. HEIGHT: -; 60 ft. MAX. IMP. CVRG: 80% EXIST. USE: Civic PROP. BLDG. CVRG: 4.9% PROP.HEIGHT: 30 ft. PROP. IMPERV. CVRG. 40.4% PROPOSED USE: Civic SUMMARY COMMENTS ON SITE PLAN: Land Use: The submitted site plan is for the approval of a conditional use permit to allow for a Lodge or Club use of 6,856 square feet to occupy portions of the existing building and the entirety of the swimming pool and decking. Environmental: The site is not located in the Edward's Aquifer Recharge Zone. The site is in the West Bouldin Creek watershed. SURROUNDING CONDITIONS: Zoning/ Land use: North: MF-3-NP , SF-3-NP; Multi-family Res, Park East: SF-3-NP; Single family res South: SF-3-NP; Single family res West: P-NP; Park Street Dawson Rd Post Oak St R.O.W. 50’ 26’ Surfacing 30’ 26’ Classification Level 1 Level 1 NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATION: Austin Independent School District, Austin Neighborhoods Council, Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Association, Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Plan Contact Team, Bouldin Creek Zoning Committee, Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, Homeless Neighborhood Association, Leah is Awesome Neighborhood Association, Perry Grid 614, Preservation Austin, South Central Coalition 04 SPC-2024-0377A - HighRoad CUP; District 92 of 8 SPC-2024-0377A HighRoad CUP Page 3 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW AND EVALUATION CRITERA The following evaluation is included to provide staff position on each point of the conditional use permit criteria. …
Approved Minutes — original pdf
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2025 The Planning Commission convened in a regular on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Woods called the Planning Commission Meeting to order at 5:07 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Alice Woods Casey Haney Brian Bedrosian Peter Breton Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Anna Lan Felicity Maxwell Adam Powell Danielle Skidmore Commissioners Absent: Imad Ahmed Joshua Hiller Patrick Howard Ex-Officio Members in Absent: TC Broadnax Jessica Cohen Candace Hunter Richard Mendoza 1 Vacancy on the Dais PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, November 13, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of Tuesday, November 13, 2025, were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Breton’s motion, Vice Chair Haney’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Parliamentarian Ahmed and Commissioners Hiller and Howard were absent. 1 vacancy on the dais. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: Location: East 11th & 12th Street Urban Renewal Area Modification #14 - East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan Amendment#14; District 1 N/A-Urban Renewal Plan, Waller Creek Watershed; Central East Austin (OCEAN) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: City of Austin Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: City of Austin (Hunter Maples) Amend the Urban Renewal Plan for the East 11th and 12th Streets Urban Renewal Area to align with proposed amendments to the East 11th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District. Staff postponement request to December 16, 2025 Hunter Maples, 512-974-3120, hunter.maples@austintexas.gov Austin Housing The motion to approve Staff’s postponement request to December 16, 2025, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Breton’s motion, Vice Chair Haney’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Parliamentarian Ahmed and Commissioners Hiller and Howard were absent. 1 vacancy on the dais. 3. NCCD Amendment: Location: C14-2024-0030 - Council Initiated: Block 16 Rezone; District 1 Block 16: 907, 907 ½, 909, 911, 913, and 915 Juniper Street; 916, 920, 924, 926, and 928 East 11th Street, Waller Creek Watershed; Central East Austin (OCEAN) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: City of Austin Agent: Request: City of Austin (Jonathan Tomko) Amend Title 25 (Land Development Code) relating to the East 11th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District to increase maximum building height and establish tiered stepbacks for development on Block 16. Staff postponement request to December 16, 2025 Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Austin …
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REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE HISPANIC LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2025, AT 6:00 P.M. CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM #1101 301 WEST 2ND STREET 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 remotely, contact Christi Vitela at christi.vitela@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2792. telephone. To to speak register CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Amanda Afifi, Chair Dulce Castañeda Andrea Flores Johanna Moya Fábregas Lyssette Galvan AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Yesenia Ramos, Vice Chair Brian Peña 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 October 28, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Introduction of the Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment office (AACME). Briefing by Angela Means, Director, Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation by Michael Ward Jr., President and CEO, Universal Tech Movement, regarding an updated mission, digital inclusion efforts and ways in which the commission can support UTM's pathways into technology. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Approve an alternate representative to the Joint Inclusion 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 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 Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission, please contact Christi Vitela at 512-974-2792 or christi.vitela@austintexas.gov.
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Item #1 Draft Meeting Minutes October 28, 2025 — original pdf
Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission October 28, 2025 HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, October 28, 2025 The Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd St in Austin, Texas. Chair Afifi called the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:07 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Amanda Afifi, Chair Andrea Flores Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Yesenia Ramos, Vice Chair Brian Peña Dulce Castañeda Lyssette Galvan Johanna Moya Fábregas PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission regular meeting on August 26, 2025. The minutes from the meeting on August 26, 2025, were approved on Commissioner Galvan’s motion, Commissioner Castañeda’s second, on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Perales and Ruiz were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion regarding the changes to the Get to Know Your Commission sessions. Discussed. 3. Discussion regarding the Tax Rate Election and the changes to FY 26-27 budget engagement and recommendations. 1 Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission October 28, 2025 Discussed. 4. Update on the Vivir Con Ganas Community Health Expo held in September 2025. Discussed. 5. Discussion regarding the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) October meeting’s Introduction of the Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment (AACME) Department. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Approve updates to the membership of the Immigration Working Group. The motion to approve adding community members, Raquel Rivera and Hector Ordaz, to Immigration Working Group was approved on Vice Chair Ramos’ motion, the Commissioner Moya Fábregas’ second, on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Peña was off the dais. Commissioners Perales and Ruiz were absent. 7. Approve the Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission’s 2026 Regular Meeting Schedule. The motion to approve the Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission’s 2026 Regular Meeting Schedule was approved on Commissioner Castañeda’s motion, Commissioner Moya Fábregas’ second, on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Peña was off the dais. Commissioners Perales and Ruiz were absent. 8. Approve an alternate representative to the Joint Inclusion Committee. Discussed. No action taken. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment ADJOURNMENT Chair Afifi adjourned the meeting at 6:48 p.m. without objection. 2
Item #2 Austin's Creative Heartbeat - Austin Arts, Culture, Music & Entertainment — original pdf
Austin Arts, Culture, Music & Entertainment (AACME) Austin's Creative Heartbeat Angela Means, AACME Director November 2025 The Profound Impact of Arts & Culture According to the Texas Cultural Trust 2025 State of the Arts Report 2 • Established on February 24, 2025, Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment (AACME) emerged from decades of community advocacy to prioritize arts and music in Austin’s identity and governance. Created during a critical funding shortage, AACME strengthens the City’s commitment to building a vibrant, resilient creative ecosystem. • Art, Music, and culture remain the heart of Austin – shaping its unique vibe, supporting community connection, and attracting residents and visitors alike. 3 HOW WILL AACME BENEFIT OUR COMMUNITY? • Provide centralized support for creatives and cultural organizations. • Enhance economic growth, tourism and civic engagement. • Foster collaboration between artists, cultural organizations, and local businesses. • Create open, accessible spaces for residents to experience arts and culture. • Strengthens Austin’s identity as a global destination for creativity. 4 HOW WAS AACME FORMED? Economic Development Department Cultural Arts Arts in Public Places Music & Entertainment Parks & Recreation Department Museum & Cultural Programs Historic Tourism Special Events (Partial) Development Services Department Austin Center for Events Entertainment Services Austin Public Library African American Heritage & Cultural Facility Aviation Music & Art 5 WHAT ARE AACME’S 2025 GOALS? • Streamline operations • Implement community engagement programs • Launch the development of a comprehensive Strategic Plan • Reevaluation of Cultural Funding grant program guidelines • Increase access to programming • Establish new collaborative partnerships with the community and partners across various sectors 6 6 WHAT FACILITIES MAKE UP AACME? • African American Cultural and Heritage Facility + Dedrick Hamilton House • Asian American Resource Center • Dougherty Arts Center • Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center • George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural, and Genealogy Center • Elisabet Ney Museum • O. Henry Museum 7 • Old Bakery & Emporium • Susanna Dickinson Museum • UMLAUF Sculpture Garden and Museum • Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex • Montopolis Negro School • Beverly S. Sheffield Hillside Theater • Renaissance Market (Right-of-Way) 7 AACME's First Year: Building Trust Through Action 1 Community-Centered Approach Established transparency, active listening, and consistent availability to all stakeholders as core operational principles. 2 Effective Advocacy Successfully mediated resolutions during the controversial Airport expansion and Convention Center demolition projects, protecting local artists and artwork. 3 Research & …
Approved Minutes — original pdf
Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission November 18, 2025 HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, November 18, 2025 The Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd St in Austin, Texas. Commissioner Galvan called the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:07 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Lyssette Galvan Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Amanda Afifi, Chair Yesenia Ramos, Vice Chair Andrea Flores Johanna Moya Fábregas Jesús Perales PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Maria Gutierrez – Elevate Grant Program Hector Ordaz - Elevate Grant Program Raquel Rivera - Elevate Grant Program Luis Ordaz - Elevate Grant Program APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission regular meeting on October 28, 2025. The minutes from the meeting on October 28, 2025, were approved on Commissioner Perales’ motion, Vice Chair Ramos’ second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Castañeda, Peña, and Ruiz were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 1 Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission November 18, 2025 2. Introduction of the Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment office (AACME). Briefing by Angela Means, Director, Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment. The presentation was made by Candice Cooper, Interim Chief Administrative Officer, Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation by Michael Ward Jr., President and CEO, Universal Tech Movement, regarding an updated mission, digital inclusion efforts and ways in which the commission can support UTM's pathways into technology. Withdrawn. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Approve an alternate representative to the Joint Inclusion Committee. The motion to approve Dulce Castañeda as the alternate representative to the Joint Inclusion Committee was approved on Commissioner Moya Fábregas’ motion, Chair Afifi’s second, on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Castañeda, Peña, and Ruiz were absent. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Discussion of an Arts & Culture Working Group Discussion of Public Spaces Task Force ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Galvan adjourned the meeting at 7:02 p.m. without objection. The minutes were approved at the December 16, 2025, regular called meeting on Commissioner Galvan’s motion, Commissioner Morales’ second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Moya Fábregas, Peña, and Ruiz were absent. 2
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) MEETING November 18, 2025 – 6:30 PM Permitting and Development Center (PDC), Room 1405 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the CDC may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Miguel Lopez, (512) 975-1575, Miguel.lopez@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Noe Elias, Chair Nyeka Arnold Tisha-Vonique Hood Raul E. Longoria Cassandra Medrano Jo Anne Ortiz Lyric E. Wardlow AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Jenny E. Achilles, Vice Chair Taniquewa S. Brewster Cynthia Jaso Sonia Martinez Valerie Menard Ebonie Trice The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the CDC Regular meeting on October 14, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) activities and outcomes. Presentation by Angel Zambrano, Program Manager III, Austin Public Health. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. Staff presentation regarding Austin Housing program activities and outcomes and the cadence and format for regular reports to the CDC. Presentation by Nefertitti Jackmon, Community Displacement Prevention Officer, Austin Housing. Discussion on the process and potential priorities for future budget recommendations. Discussion led by Chair Elias. COMMITTEE UPDATES 5. Update from Housing Committee of the CDC regarding DB90 Policy. 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 Miguel Lopez at Austin Housing Department, at (512) 975-1575, Miguel.lopez@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more Miguel.lopez@austintexas.gov]. information on the CDC, please contact Miguel Lopez at (512) 975-1575,
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Item 1- CDC_DRAFT_MINUTES_101425 — original pdf
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION DRAFT MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 14th, 2025 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on OCTOBER 14th, 2025, at City Hall Boards and Commissions Room 1101, 301 West 2nd Street, in Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Jose Noe Elias (Chair) Jenny Achilles (Vice Chair) Cynthia Jaso Raul Longoria Sonia Martinez Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Taniquewa Brewster Tisha-Vonique Hood Cassandra Medrano Valerie Menard Jo Anne Ortiz Lyric Wardlow Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Nyeka Arnold Ebonie Trice City of Austin Staff Members in Attendance: Miguel Lopez Lorena Lopez Chavarin (remotely) Nefertitti Jackmon Jill Smith Marla Torrado CALL TO ORDER Chair Elias called the meeting to order at 6:37 PM, with 10 members present. Commissioner Medrano joined the dais at 6:45 PM, totaling 11 commissioners present. 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. Lisa Gamache Rodriguez provided public comment on the CDC retreat. Zenobia Joseph provided public comment on access and safety of CapMetro public transportation stops. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the September 9th, 2025, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Longoria’s motion, Commissioner Martinez seconded, the September 9th, 2025, minutes were approved on a 11-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation regarding the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) activities and outcomes (Jill Smith, Program Manager I, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health) Jill Smith presented. 3. Presentation on CDC purpose (Nefertitti Jackmon, Community Displacement Prevention Officer, Austin Housing). Nefertitti Jackmon presented. Commissioner Longoria requested that Austin Housing staff provide regular updates to the CDC. Nefertitti Jackmon stated that staff can provide regular updates. DISCUSSION ITEMS AND POSSIBLE ACTION 4. Discussion and possible action on the CDC Planning Retreat and appointment of working group to lead planning and strategy (Chair Elias). On Commissioner Longoria’s motion, Commissioner Ortiz seconded, the motion to create the Federal Funding Grants Content working group, to include Commissioners Longoria, Martinez, Brewster, and Menard, was approved on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Medrano was off the dais. On Commissioner Tisha’s motion, Commissioner Longoria seconded, the motion to create the Strategy working group, to include Commissioners Elias, Longoria, Ortiz, Tisha, Brewster, and Achilles, was approved on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Medrano was off the dais. The City of …
Item 2- CDC CSBG Report November 2025 — original pdf
Community Services Block Grant 2025 Contract Programmatic/Financial Report November 18, 2025 The Community Services Block Grant funds the delivery of services to low-income Texas residents in all 254 counties. These funds support a variety of direct services in addition to helping maintain the core administrative elements of community action agencies. For the City of Austin, the grant provides funding for the delivery of basic needs, case management, preventive health and employment support services through the City’s seven (7) Neighborhood Centers. Mission: The Neighborhood Services Unit improves the lives and health of people experiencing poverty by providing public health and social services and connecting residents of Austin and Travis County to community resources. ◼ Basic Needs (food, clothing, information and referral, notary services, transportation, car safety education and car seats, tax preparation, fans, Thanksgiving food baskets and other seasonal activities); ◼ Preventive Health (screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar including a1C, and cholesterol; pregnancy testing; health promotion presentations, coordination and participation in health fairs, immunizations, coordination of wellness activities, linkages to medical home providers and diabetes case management); ◼ Case Management (individual/family support counseling, advocacy, self-sufficiency case management, crisis intervention, linkages with employers, educational opportunities and training, and working with individuals on quality-of-life issues); ◼ Employment Support (intake, assessment and goal setting, job readiness training, job placement assistance, and job retention services) Expenditures Categories 2025 Contract Budget Cumulative Expenditures as of 9/30/25 % of Total Personnel Fringe Benefits Other Total $1,140,731.00 $489,862.75 $272,845.60 $135 $762,843.35 67% 1 Transition Out of Poverty Goal Goal Achieved TOP Individuals who transitioned out of poverty 41 24 Success Rate% 58% Austin Public Health Report on PY24 Community Action Plan MISSION: To prevent disease, promote health, and protect the well-being of our community. TOP 5 NEEDS: Housing; Basic Needs; Employment; Health; Income Report Date: September FNPI Outcome Description Target #Enrolled #Achieved Success Rate % 4 4E 5 5B 5D SRV 4C 4I 5A 5JJ 7A 7B 7D 7N Housing Households who avoided eviction Health and Social/Behavioral Development Individuals who demonstrated improved physical health and well being Individuals who improved skills related to the adult role of parents/caregivers Service Description Rent Payments Utility Payments Immunizations (Flu) Food Distribution Case Management Eligibility Determinations Transportation Emergency Clothing 3A.1 Total number of volunteer hours donated to the Agency Programmatic/Administrative Updates 1000 506 506 51% #Enrolled #Achieved 20 50 37 72 19 70 Success Rate % 95% 97% Number Served 506 …
Item 2- NSU CDC Oct 2025 — original pdf
Power BI Desktop 1.90KAverage Assistance AmountHouseholds by Zip Code787417874478753787247875878702Households By Race5.White 46.64%45.85%6.Other 3.16%0.4%3.Black or African Ame…2.AsianHouseholds by Poverty Level41.11%10.28%9.88%9.49%9.09%7.91%5.14%4.35%2.77%Poverty Level026%-50%51%-75%126%-150%76%-100%101%-125%151%-175%0%-25%176%-200Households By Ethnicity65.22%34.39%2.Not Hispanic or Latino or Span…1.Hispanic or Latino …NSU Rental/Utility Assistance Oct. 2025 Power BI Desktop Count of Household by Race/Ethnicity40.68%23.95%15.45%11.09%2.36%0.62%0.01%Race/EthnicityHispanic, Latino/Latina, or SpanishNo 'Race/Ethnicity' EnteredBlack or African AmericanWhiteHispanic, Latino/Latina, or Spanish…AsianPrefer Not to AnswerBlack or African AmericanWhiteSome Other Race or EthnicityBlack or African AmericanHispanic, …Middle Eastern or North AfricanCount of Household by Zip code78741(Blank)78744787027875378724Count of Household by Food CategoryFood Pantry: Montopolis (PA180) - Fo…Market Days: Dove Springs - MarketFood Pantry: East Austin (PA088) - Foo…Market Days: …Market Days: …FFFF Assistance: East Austin (FF0…Count of Household by Non-Food CategorySeasonal Assistance: Blackla…Seasonal Assistance: East A…Seasonal Assistance:…Clothing: Montopo…Seasonal Assistance…Clothing: East Austi…NSU Oasis Assistance Oct. 202565.80KServices Provided Power BI Desktop Rent/Utility Assistance By Zip Code© 2025 TomTom, © 2025 Microsoft Corporation© 2025 TomTom, © 2025 Microsoft CorporationOasis Services by Zipcode© 2025 TomTom, © 2025 Microsoft Corporation© 2025 TomTom, © 2025 Microsoft Corporation
Agenda — original pdf
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION HOUSING COMMITTEE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2025, AT 5:00 P.M. PERMITTING & DEVELOPMENT CENTER (PDC), ROOM 1407 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR. AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 Some members of the Community Development Commission Housing Committee (CDC-HC) 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 Chase Bryan, 512-974-1484, chase.bryan@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Raul E. Longoria, Chair Taniquewa S. Brewster Ebonie D. Trice AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Jose Noe Elias, Vice Chair Tisha-Vonique Hood Lyric E. Wardlow 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 for the previous CDC-HC meeting from March 10, 2020. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing on population change and demographic shifts in Austin. Presentation by Lila Valencia, City Demographer, Austin Planning. Staff briefing regarding density bonus programs in Austin. Presentation by Warner Cook and Alan Pani, Austin Planning. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and action to approve 2026 Housing Committee meeting dates and frequency. 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 Chase Bryan with Austin Housing, at 512-974-1484 or chase.bryan@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Community Development Commission Housing Committee (CDC-HC), please contact Chase Bryan at 512-974-1484 or chase.bryan@austintexas.gov.
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Population Change and Demographic Trends Population Change and Demographic Trends in Austin in Austin Community Development Commission Housing Committee November 18, 2025 The city of Austin is the 13th most populous U.S. city and the principal city of the Austin Metro Area, the 4th fastest-growing region in the country. 2 Population Change Population Change The Austin metro area is now the 4th fastest-growing large metro in the country, sliding downward after holding the top spot between 2010-2022. 2024 Population Numeric Change, 2023-2024 Percent Change, 2023-2024 Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX Raleigh-Cary, NC Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC Jacksonville, FL .Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL .Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Vintage Population Estimates. 2,940,513 7,796,182 1,562,009 2,550,637 8,344,032 2,883,370 1,760,548 6,457,988 2,398,871 2,763,006 75,969 198,171 39,165 58,019 177,922 61,176 37,350 123,471 44,586 47,297 2.65 2.61 2.57 2.33 2.18 2.17 2.17 1.95 1.89 1.74 4 Austin has a long-sustained history of growth, but recent growth is slowing. ▪ Austin had been doubling its population every 20-25 years. Austin Population, 1870 to 2030 ▪ Austin grew by nearly 3% annually between 2010 and 2020. ▪ Between 2020-2024, Austin grew by less than 2%. ▪ Internal estimates indicate in 2024, Austin had 1,035,002 residents. Historical Population Estimated Population Projected Population 5 Rapid growth in the region is driven by suburban cities, which are among the nation’s fastest growing places. U.S. Ranking Cities 2024 Population Numeric Change, 2023-2024 Percent Change, 2023-2024 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 13 18 49 71 75 Princeton, TX Fulshear, TX Leesburg, FL Celina, TX Anna, TX Haines City, FL Foley, AL Fate, TX Rosemount, MN Garner, NC Hutto, TX Leander, TX Manor, TX Georgetown, TX Kyle, TX 37,019 54,629 37,815 51,661 31,986 42,073 28,043 27,467 30,581 39,345 42,661 87,511 21,500 101,344 65,833 8,683 11,596 5,902 7,961 4,077 4,535 3,012 2,801 2,927 3,691 3,681 7,004 1,175 4,613 2,962 30.6 26.9 18.5 18.2 14.6 12.1 12.0 11.4 10.6 10.4 9.4 8.7 5.8 4.8 4.7 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Vintage Population Estimates. 6 Migration continues to drive growth in Austin, with significant impacts on housing and where people live. Average Shares of Population Change, 2011-2021 ▪ Migration contributes on average over 70% of all population growth. ▪ Migration-driven growth can have immediate impacts. ▪ Housing unit development rates are not keeping pace with household …
DRAFT_2020310_CDC-HC_Minutes — original pdf
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) – HOUSING COMMITTEE Regular Meeting March 10, 2020, 5:00 pm Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 West 2nd Street Austin, Texas 78701 CURRENT CDC HOUSING COMMITTEE MEMBERS Karen Paup, Chair Private Sector Amit Motwani Public Sector Appointee Raymond Young Public Sector Appointee Shavone Otero Private Sector Appointee Purpose: The committee shall explore in depth policy issues related to affordable housing, community development and other issues as assigned to the committee. AGENDA DRAFT MEETING MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Chair Paup called the meeting to order with three members present. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 citizens signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. A speaker who requires a translator or interpreter will be allowed double the amount of time of a speaker who does not require a translator. The same doubled time limit (six minutes) will apply to a speaker with a disability who needs assistance in a manner that requires additional time to deliver the speaker’s message. The doubled time limits apply to speakers with special requirements during general citizen communication and to those signed up to speak on a specific agenda item. No citizens signed up to speak. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On Commissioner Young’s motion to approve and Commissioner Motwani’s second, the February 11, 2020 meeting minutes were approved unanimously. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action regarding recommendations on displacement mitigation strategies (Commissioner Otero) Rosie Truelove, Director, Rebecca Giello, Deputy Director, Erica Leak, Development Officer, and Nefertitti Jackmon, Program Manager, Neighborhood Housing and Community Development answered questions on displacement mitigation strategies from Commissioners. b. Discussion regarding data from the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA) on Small Area Fair Market Rents (SAFMRs) and Section 8 vouchers (Commissioner Paup) Commissioners reviewed data from the Housing Authority of the City of Austin on Small Area Fair Market Rents and discussed amongst themselves. 3. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS City of Austin Energy weatherization program (Paup) Operationalize the violation of code (Motwani) ADJOURN Chair Paup adjourned the meeting without objection. NEXT MEETING DATE Tuesday, April 14, 2020, 5:00 pm, Boards and Commissions Room, City Hall, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 The meeting minutes were approved on the 18th day of November 2025 on Commissioner _______’s motion to approve and Commissioner _______’s second. …
Item 3-SB840_Impacts_Density_Bonuses_CDC_Housing_Working_Group.pdf — original pdf
SB 840 and Austin Density Bonus Programs Alan Pani & Warner Cook Austin Planning | 11/18/2025 Agenda • • SB 840 Overview Impacts of SB 840 • Next Steps | 2 SB 840 Overview SB 840 Summary ▪ Allows by-right mixed-use or multifamily in all zoning districts that allow non-residential uses (excluding zones with heavy industrial). ▪ Sets minimum standards for height, density, and maximum setbacks for multifamily and multifamily and mixed-use developments in commercial zones. ▪ Exempts residential conversions of existing commercial or office buildings from impact fees and other city requirements. ▪ Effective Date: September 1, 2025 4 SB 840 Applicability: Residential by Right ▪ Allows residential by-right on any property where mixed-use, office, commercial, retail, or warehouse uses are currently allowed in the zoning district. ▪ Does not apply to: ▪ Zones that allow a heavy industrial use ▪ Properties within 1,000 ft of a heavy industrial use or development site or within 3,000 ft. of an airport or military base ▪ An area designated by a city as “a clear zone or accident potential zone” 5 SB 840 Applicability: Residential by Right (cont’d) ▪ Residential is allowed by right in the following zoning districts in Austin: ▪ All office base zones: ▪ Neighborhood Office (NO), Limited Office (LO), General Office (GO) ▪ All commercial base zones: ▪ Community Recreation (CR), Neighborhood Commercial (LR), Community Commercial (GR), Lake Commercial (L), Central Business District (CBD), Downtown Mixed-Use (DMU), Warehouse/Limited Office (W/LO), Commercial Services (CS), Commercial Highway (CH) ▪ Special purpose base zones: ▪ Agriculture (AG), Planned Unit Development (PUDs)* ▪ Industrial base zones: ▪ Research & Development (R&D)* ▪ Regulating plans: ▪ Lamar/Justin, Plaza Saltillo, MLK, East Riverside Corridor, North Burnet/Gateway Regulating Plans *Applicable to properties with PUD and R&D zoning that allow commercial uses & prohibit heavy industrial uses 6 SB 840 Applicability: New Minimum Entitlements ▪ Bill sets new minimum entitlements for “mixed-use residential” and “multifamily residential” development, for sites where SB 840 applies. ▪ Mixed-Use Residential = any site in which the residential uses are at least 65% of the development’s total square footage. ▪ Multifamily Residential = any site for 3 or more dwelling units within one or more buildings. 7 New Minimum Entitlements Under SB 840 ▪ Density: ▪ Cities must allow the greater of 36 units per acre or the highest residential density currently allowed in the city. This is 54 units …
Options_2026-Meeting-Dates_CDC-HC — original pdf
Options for 2026 Meeting Dates for the CDC Housing Committee The below dates are when the main body of the Community Development Commission (CDC) has approved to meet. Historically, the Housing Committee (CDC-HC) met on the same day as a CDC meeting, and members indicate that this is a convenient schedule to continue. The CDC-HC will meet on a quarterly basis in 2026, so committee members will choose four of the below dates. Board and Commission Meeting Name: Community Development Commission -- Housing Committee (CDC-HC) Meeting room requested: Boards and Commission Room (or the same location as the main body of the Community Development Commission on any given date) Dates: January 13, 2026 February 10, 2026 March 10, 2026 April 14, 2026 May 12, 2026 June 9, 2026 July 14, 2026 August 11, 2026 September 8, 2026 October 13, 2026 November 10, 2026 December 8, 2026 Start/End time: 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Approved Minutes — original pdf
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 18th, 2025 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on NOVEMBER 18th, 2025, at Permitting and Development Center, Room 1407, in Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Cynthia Jaso Jenny Achilles Jose Noe Elias (Chair) Raul Longoria Valerie Menard Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Ebonie Trice- Oliver Nyeka Arnold Taniquewa Brewster Tisha-Vonique Hood Sonia Martinez Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Jo Anne Ortiz Lyric Wardlow Staff Members in Attendance: Angel Zambrano Lorena Lopez Chavarin Marla Torrado Miguel Lopez Nefertitti Jackmon CALL TO ORDER Chair Elias called the meeting to order at 6:45 PM, with 10 members present. 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. None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the October 14th, 2025 Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Longoria's motion, Commissioner Martinez seconded, and the October 14th 2025, minutes were approved on a 10-0-0 vote. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) activities and outcomes. Presentation by Angel Zambrano, Program Manager III, Austin Public Health. Angel Zambrano presented. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Staff presentation regarding Austin Housing program activities and outcomes and the cadence and format for regular reports to the CDC. Presentation by Nefertitti Jackmon, Community Displacement Prevention Officer, Austin Housing. Nefertitti Jackmon presented. 4. Discussion on the process and potential priorities for future budget recommendations. Discussion led by Chair Elias. Chair Elias presented. COMMITTEE UPDATES 5. Update from Housing Committee of the CDC regarding DB90 Policy. Commissioner and Chair of the Housing Committee, Raul Longoria, presented. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - Presentation and updates for River Park Development- new development over in Southeast Austin, and how it is going to impact the immediate communities. 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 by calling 512-974-1606 at least 2 days prior to the meeting date. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Community Development Commission, please contact Edward Blake at 512-974-3108. CDC Commissioners may contact CTM for email/technology …
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2025, AT 6:00 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1406 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR. AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Asian American Quality of Life 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: Seonhye “Sonny” Sin, Chair Sarah Chen Zachary Dolling Hanna Huang Ahmed Moledina Sabrina Sha Nayer Sikder Kuo Yang CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Padmini Jambulapati, Vice-Chair Sarah Xiyi Chen Hailey Easley Hugh Li Pierre Nguyễn Alpha Shrestha Nirali Thakkar AGENDA The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting on October 21, 2025. WORKING GROUP UPDATE 2. Update from the City Manager’s Office Meeting Working Group regarding meeting recaps of the annual meetings and discussion on if this working group should continue. 3. 4. Update from the Asian American Resource Center Working Group regarding Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment culture community centers community engagement, staff changes, and programing. Update from the Joint Inclusion Committee Working Group regarding the recent Get to Know Your Commissioners events. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. 6. Discussion to establish Budget Priorities for the Budget Working Group. Discussion on what to prioritize with the creation of the Community Engagement Working Group. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. 8. 9. Approve the creation of a Community Engagement Working Group that focuses on engaging the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities with the City, public safety, education, and city resource connections. Approve the dissolution of the Budget Engagement Working Group. Approve the creation and membership of a Budget Recommendation Working Group that writes budget recommendations to Council for FY26-27. 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 …
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Item 1: Draft Minutes for 10.21.25 — original pdf
Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Minutes October 21, 2025 Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, October 21, 2025 The Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at the City of Austin, Permitting and Development Center, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Jambulapati called the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE: Seonhye “Sonny” Sin, Chair Padmini Jambulapati, Vice Chair Pierre Nguyễn COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE REMOTELY: Sarah Xiyi Chen Hanna Huang Hugh Li Ahmed Moledina Nayer Sikder Nirali Thakkar Kuo Yang PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting on September 16, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of September 16, 2025, were approved on Commissioner Nguyễn’s motion, Commissioner Thakkar’s second on a 9-0 vote. Chair Sin was off the dais. Commissioners Chen, Dolling, Easley, Sha and Shrestha were absent. 1 Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Minutes October 21, 2025 STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing regarding hate crime response from the Hate Crime Review Committee. Presentation by Lieutenant David Hruzek, Hate Crimes Review Committee, Austin Police. Presentation provided by Lieutenant David Hruzek, Hate Crimes Review Committee, Austin Police. Staff briefing regarding the victim support process including victim response and cultural competency training procedures for Victim Services. Presentation by Jeannie Tomanetz, Victim Services Lead Counselor, Austin Police. Presentation provided by Jeannie Tomanetz, Victim Services Lead Counselor, Austin Police. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 4. Update from the City Manager’s Office Meeting Working Group regarding finalizing meeting dates with the City Manager’s Office. Update was given by Vice Chair Jambulapati and Commissioner Huang. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. 6. 7. Discussion regarding the multiculturism and human relations training of the Hate Crimes Division of Austin Police. Discussion postponed with no objection. Discussion exploring how commissioners can receive better and more expansive training. Discussion was held. Update from the JIC representatives regarding the internal JIC changes, upcoming get to know your commissioner meetings, restoration of an independent equity office, feedback on the city’s digital access, and update on the community liaison officer revamp. Update was provided by Commissioner Thakkar. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. 9. Approve a list of questions to ask Austin Budget and Organizational Excellence regarding the process in which …
Items 2-7: Working Group Updates — original pdf
Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commisison Nov. 18, 2025 6pm Thriving Wellness Virtual Room AAQOL WORKGROUP UPDATES Agenda Items 2-6 Prepared by Commissioners Hanna Huang & Nirali Thakkar 2. CITY MANAGER & AAPI LEADERS MTGS Arts Leaders Community Leaders Direct Services Leaders Rec for future Challenges/Strengths Oct. 16, 2024 @ ArtUsCo, ~16 attended, 3 commissioners, mod: HH Jun. 26, 2025 @ Virtual (rescheduled from earlier), 13 attended, 2 commissioners mod: PJ Nov. 7, 2025 @ City Hall, 13 attended, 4 commissioners, mod: HH Maintain topical meetings in Community Engagement workgroup & invite City Executives and/or City Manager Meet directly 1-2x a year with City Manager about priority recommendations Challenges - Scheduling, Commissioner & Community avail for weekday daytime meetings, workgroup engagement for planning, ownership of followup engagement w/ AAPI leaders & groups City Manager open to direct mtgs w/ AAQoL commisisoners, provides connection & learning opportunities between AAQoL and AAPI leaders and communities 2 3. AARC WORKGROUP UPDATES AACME related updates Creative Reset II - World Cafes & Online Survey, Marion Sanchez assisting Reorg taking time to iron out some details including maintenance Temp reorg - Tony Vo acting Division Mgr over Cultural Center, Marjorie Flanagan over DAC & smaller museums, Leila Grace Pandy acting Mgr over AARC Capital Improvement Projects Pavilion - finalizing construction contract w/ Flintco for a Q1 start Watershed - out to bid in Dec, projected mid/late Q1 start NAAO Donor Wall - awaiting approval after submission late Oct. 3 3. AARC WORKGROUP UPDATES CONT. Challenges Reorg during a budget deficit Current hiring freeze 2 of 3 commissioners also have significant other workgroup or JIC roles Opportunities AARC recognition & attendance is high, starting to hit its stride in AAPI-forward programs Friends of AARC group to be hosted as a program of AAAFF Growing workgroup to include committee members or leaders from the new Friends groups Would have ability to fundraise for CIP or program enhancement through AAAFF 4 4. JOINT INCLUSION COMMISSION UPDATES Get to know your Commissioners event Hosted by Office of Equity and Inclusion Traditionally hosted in tandem with budget input sessions, but Due to TRE, this process was paused for the year. 4 events (3 in person, 1 virtual) held at different rec centers or libraries in the CIty. AAQOL JIC rep attended most recent event on 11/12, where 4 commissioners and 4 community members were present. Overall theme from discussion …
Agenda — original pdf
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of the TOURISM COMMISSION BOARD MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2025 AT 2:30 P.M. CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS ROOM 1001 300 W. 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Tourism Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Felicia Burleson, (512) 978-1325 or felicia.burleson@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Daniel Ronan, Chair, D9 Greg Chanon, D2 Francisco “Cisco” Gamez, D1 Stefani Mathis, D8 Dani Pruitt, D3 District 4 (vacant) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Ed Bailey, Vice Chair, D5 Bishop Chappell, D6 Cristina Masters, D10 Anna Panossian, Mayoral Dan Webb, D7 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 Tourism Commission Board Regular Meeting on October 8, 2025 STAFF BRIEFINGS 1. Staff briefing from Staff Liaison, Felicia Burleson, regarding commission board recent vacancy filled and status, deadlines, resources, and updates. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. Presentation by Visit Austin regarding an update on Austin Tourism Industry, including the Austin Convention Center and the Tourism Public Improvement District. Presentation by Tom Noonan, President & CEO. Presentation by Rally Austin regarding the work of the city-sponsored non-profit organization to maintain cultural spaces across Austin to the benefit of Austin tourism. Presentation by David Colligan, Chief Operating Officer. Discussion regarding the Tourism Commission Board vacancies. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. 6. 7. Discussion and possible action to modify the road map for 2026 Tourism Commission Meetings. Approve a recommendation to Council for the Council to continue Austin Convention Center construction project. Approve a recommendation to Council to approve the Rally Austin bond proposals for the 2026 bond election. WORKING GROUP UPDATE Update from the Short-Term Rental Working Group on any new reports regarding the STR’s new focus and efforts for recommendations. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access …
November 17, 2025 Special Meeting Recording — original link
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Austin Tourism Commission 2026 Road Map Worksheet — original pdf
Tourism Commission Road Map Worksheet January 2026 – December 2026 Agenda Topics, Potential Speakers & Community Presenters Note: All meetings take place on Wednesdays from 2:30pm-4:30pm in City Council Chambers (unless modified by venue availability) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. January 14, 2026 - ___________________________________ February 11, 2026 -__________________________________ March 11, 2026 -___________________________________ April 8, 2026 -_____________________________________ May 13, 2026 -_____________________________________ June 10, 2026 -____________________________________ July 8, 2026 -_____________________________________ August 12, 2026 -___________________________________ September 9, 2026 -_________________________________ October 14, 2026 -__________________________________ November 11, 2026 -_________________________________ December 9, 2026 -_________________________________
Rally ATX Keep Austin Ours Bond Proposal 2025 — original pdf
KEEP AUSTIN OURS! 2026 City of Austin Bond Proposal THINK BIG & COLLABORATIVE Rally Austin is the first multi-purpose local government corporation, requested by the community and created by the Austin City Council in October 2020 Community driven, Equity focused Designed to be agile, mission-driven, collaborative and flexible Bring new financial tools and resources to the table and generate consistent revenues Professional approach to community investment and project delivery 2 MISSION Facilitating equitable development for economic growth while preserving Austin's unique culture. VISION A culturally resilient and economically integrated Austin where diverse communities thrive without risk of displacement. Leading investments in our community, as a community Rally will focus its efforts to unite and drive progress across three critical areas of development in Central Texas: ARTS, MUSIC & CULTURE COMPLETE COMMUNITIES CATALYTIC DEVELOPMENT 3 OUR COMMUNITY AT WORK Board of Directors Collaboration of community leaders and nominating bodies who represent local organizations and asset holders. WHO WE ARE 4 ACTIVE COMMUNITY INVESTMENTS Real estate projects valued at approximately $160M, securing an estimated 293,000 square feet of affordable space: 180,000 SF Affordable housing 86,000 SF Cultural spaces 14,000 SF Commercial spaces 13,000 SF Outdoor and shared spaces Collective economic impact projected between $320 to $400M, also providing community benefits: Job creation and tax revenues Property value increases Tourism and cultural preservation Soul and vitality OUR RALLY FOR COMPLETE COMMUNITIES OUR RALLY FOR ARTS, MUSIC & CULTURE OUR RALLY FOR CATALYTIC DEVELOPMENT Mixed-use development Seven real estate Rally moves large-scale, for Blocks 16 & 18 on development projects multi-million-dollar East 11th Street in the valued at $37.5M with an development and African American estimated $75M-$94M infrastructure projects Cultural Heritage District, return on investment. and serves as a flexible building thriving small This area of focus has bridge between public, businesses, cultural led to the successful private, and community anchors and affordable negotiation of a new 20- interests to unlock housing. With a current year lease for historic diverse funding sources project value estimated music venue The Hole in and deliver value and at $128M, and an the Wall and several benefits for all partners. estimated impact of other arts and culture $256-320M. venues. 5 RALLY AUSTIN PROPOSED 2026 COMMUNITY INVESTMENT BOND Overview of Process Problem Statement Proposed Solutions Rally’s Approach Invest in Our Identity: Keep …
Tourism Commission Convention Center (November 17, 2025) Proposed Recommendation — original pdf
RECOMMENDATION FOR CONTINUATION OF AUSTIN CONVENTION CENTER CONSTRUCTION City of Austin Tourism Commission Recommendation Number: 20251112-007 This recommendation from the Tourism Commission identifies the need to continue the construction of the Austin Convention Center which will help support Austin’s thriving tourism economy and long-standing cultural and tourism destinations in Austin. WHEREAS, City of Austin is recognized for its vibrant tourism and cultural arts scene and a diverse and creative community, with a decades-long history as the cultural and counter-cultural capital of Texas which enjoys the competing mantras of “'Keep Austin Weird” and the “Live Music Capital of the World”; WHEREAS, on June 25, 2018, Austin City Council adopted ORDINANCE NO. 20180614-067, establishing the Tourism Commission “to provide expertise and recommendations to the city council concerning hotel occupancy tax revenue collected by the city and issues related to and that promote tourism” and to “advise the city council on … matters relating to the allocation, investment, and budgets for the hotel occupancy tax revenue”; WHEREAS Texas Tax Code Chapter 351, Section 351.101 (a) states that “Revenue from the municipal hotel occupancy tax may be used only to promote tourism and the convention and hotel industry”; WHEREAS, the redevelopment of the Austin Convention Center is a critical investment with longstanding public review designed to modernize Austin's infrastructure and secure its competitive position in the global meetings marketplace; 2 WHEREAS, the successful completion of this project is paramount to growing and supporting the 140,000 jobs sustained by our local tourism and hospitality sector, ensuring job security and economic stability for countless Austin residents; WHEREAS, the new, expanded facility will allow Austin to attract larger-scale conventions and multiple concurrent events that we are currently unable to accommodate, driving an estimated $15 billion economic impact on our community over the next 20 years; WHEREAS, this project is funded exclusively by visitor-paid Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) and Convention Center revenues, ensuring Austin residents' property taxes are not utilized; and the growth of the Convention Center business remains a critically viable path to significantly increasing the total HOT collections; WHEREAS, these collections, in turn, provide the vital and maximum legal allocation of funding for Austin’s Cultural Arts, Historic Preservation, and Live Music Funds; and THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Austin Tourism Commission strongly supports and urges the City Council to affirm its commitment to the project's timely continuation, recognizing that pausing or delaying construction would immediately …
Tourism Commission Rally Austin Bond (November 17, 2025) Proposed Recommendation — original pdf
RECOMMENDATION FOR ENDORSEMENT OF RALLY AUSTIN BOND PROJECTS City of Austin Tourism Commission Recommendation Number: 20251112-008 These recommendations from the Tourism Commission identify the need to support Rally Austin’s forthcoming bond proposal to support Austin’s thriving tourism economy and long-standing cultural and tourism destinations in Austin facing increased real estate and economic pressure to continue operations as drivers for HOT tax generation. WHEREAS, City of Austin is recognized for its vibrant cultural arts scene and a diverse and creative community, with a decades-long history as the cultural and counter-cultural capital of Texas which enjoys the competing mantras of “'Keep Austin Weird” and the “Live Music Capital of the World”; WHEREAS, on June 25, 2018, Austin City Council adopted ORDINANCE NO. 20180614-067, establishing the Tourism Commission “to provide expertise and recommendations to the city council concerning hotel occupancy tax revenue collected by the city and issues related to and that promote tourism” and to “advise the city council on … matters relating to the allocation, investment, and budgets for the hotel occupancy tax revenue”; WHEREAS, Texas Tax Code Chapter 351, Section 351.101 (a) states that “Revenue from the municipal hotel occupancy tax may be used only to promote tourism and the convention and hotel industry”; WHEREAS, Austin’s cultural, creative, and music sectors are foundational to the city’s identity and economy, contributing over $1.8 billion in annual economic -- including tourism -- activity and supporting thousands of local tourism jobs; WHEREAS, the loss of affordable creative, cultural, and commercial spaces poses a critical threat to Austin’s local music venues, legacy businesses, and community-centered organizations emblematic of Austin’s tourism appeal; WHEREAS, Rally Austin, the City’s first multi-purpose local government corporation, was created by Austin City Council in 2020 to facilitate equitable, community-driven development and deliver projects that generate public benefit – including attracting tourism – while leveraging public, private, and philanthropic resources; WHEREAS, the Keep Austin Ours 2026 Bond Proposal presented by Rally Austin outlines comprehensive strategies for securing cultural, residential and commercial affordability supporting the broader tourism ecosystem, including property acquisition, long-term lease stabilization, capital improvement programs, and expansion of the Austin Cultural Trust; WHEREAS, Rally Austin’s model reduces long-term fiscal risk and administrative burden to the City by independently managing complex real estate and development projects while advancing Council priorities for equity, sustainability, cultural preservation, and increased tourism; and WHEREAS, supporting community-based economic development through the 2026 Bond Program aligns with …
Approved Minutes — original pdf
Tourism Commission MEETING MINUTES (17, November 2025) TOURISM COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES 17, NOVEMBER 2025 The TOURISM COMMISSION convened in a SPECIAL CALLED meeting on 17, NOVEMBER 2025, at 301 w. Second St. in Austin, Texas. Chair, Daniel Ronan called the TOURISM COMMISSION Meeting to order at 2:40 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Commissioners Ed Bailey, Greg Chanon, Bishop Chappell, Francisco “Cisco” Gamez, Cristina Masters, Stefani Mathis, Anna Panossian, Dani Pruitt, Daniel Ronan and Dan Webb PUBLIC COMMUNICATION Nagavalli Medicharla- Chair of the Music Commission, Agenda item number 7, which pertains to Rally Austin’s bond proposals. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the TOURISM COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING on October 8, 2025. The minutes were approved at the NOVEMBER 17, 2025, meeting on Commissioner Panossian’s motion, Commissioner Chanon second on a (8-0-1) vote. Ed Bailey, Greg Chanon, Bishop Chappell, Cristina Masters, Stefani Mathis, Anna Panossian, Daniel Ronan and Dan Webb Commissioners Dani Pruitt was off the dais. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing by Felicia Burleson, Staff Liaison regarding the need to approve the meeting schedule for the 2026 calendar. DISCUSSION ITEMS variety of items 3. 4. Tom Noonan, President & CEO at Visit Austin, presented on an update on Austin Tourism Industry, including the Austin Convention Center and the Tourism Public Improvement District David Colligan, Chief Operating Officer and Theresa Alvarez, President & CEO at Rally Austin, followed-up on the discussion on the work of the city-sponsored non-profit organization to maintain cultural spaces across Austin to the benefit of Austin tourism. 1 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. 6. The motion to approve a recommendation to Council for the Council to continue Austin Convention Center construction project, was approved on Commissioner Anna Panossian’s motion and Commissioner Dan Webb second on a 10-0 vote. The vote was unanimous. The motion to approve a recommendation to Council to approve the Rally Austin bond proposals for the 2026 bond election, was approved on Commissioner Chappell and Vice Chair, Ed Bailey second on a 10-0 vote. The vote was unanimous. DISCUSSION ITEMS 7. Discussion regarding the Tourism Commission Board vacancies. a. Introduction of the new and current Commission Board members WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 8. Commissioner Chappell added new updates from the Short-Term Rental Working Group regarding active STRs and funds. a. New updates to share by January 2026 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 9. Discussion and possible action to modify the road map for …