REGULAR MEETING OF THE LIBRARY COMMISSION MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2025, AT 6 P.M. RUIZ BRANCH LIBRARY 1600 GROVE BLVD AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Commission may be participating via video conference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Laura Polio, 512-974-9624, laura.polio@austintexas.gov. Sheila Mehta, Vice Chair Magen Davis Sara Gore Andrea Herrera Moreno CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Lynda Infante Huerta, Chair Pamela Carlile Dr. Suchitra Gururaj Melissah Hasdorff Edward Selig AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2. Approve the minutes of the Library Commission regular meeting on September 29, 2025. Approve the minutes of the Library Commission regular meeting on October 27, 2025. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion on prospective advocacy initiatives to support the Austin Public Library Centennial Celebrations in 2026. 4. 5. Discussion and approval of a Library Commission representative to the Austin Public Library Honorary Centennial Planning Committee. Approve the 2026 Annual Meeting Schedule of the Library Commission. STAFF BRIEFINGS 6. Staff briefing on the November APL Public Programming Highlights and Facilities Updates, by Hannah Terrell, Interim Director of Libraries. 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 Laura Polio at the Austin Public Library Department, at 512-974-9624 or laura.polio@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Library Commission, please contact Laura Polio at 512-974-9624 or laura.polio@austintexas.gov.
APL CENTENNIAL GOALS • To celebrate 100 years of Austin Public Library in a variety of ways and look forward to the next century • To tell APL’s story and clearly showcase the library’s value to the public • To invite the public to collectively reflect and share what they value. about APL 2026 DATES • Kick off celebrations systemwide February 16, 2026 • Grand Celebration at Central on October 17, 2026 • End systemwide celebrations December 23, 2026
APL Public Programming Highlights & Facilities Updates Hannah Terrell, Interim Director Highlights AUSTIN PUBLIC LIBRARY APL Public Programming Highlights & Facilities Updates Highlights Spicewood Springs Branch Marks 40 Years of Community Impact The Austin Public Library welcomed the community to the Spicewood Springs Branch 40th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, November 1st, honoring four decades of service, learning, and neighborhood connection. Guests enjoyed a lively afternoon featuring family-friendly activities, special presentations including Austin’s first Poet Laureate Zell Miller III, and opportunities to reflect on the stories, people, and programs that have shaped the branch’s legacy. Finger Weaving at APL RHIZOMATIC: Essentials Creative Essentials Creative presents Rhizomatic, an immersive installation on view during October at the Central Library. This series of double-sided tapestries reimagines native Texas plants through cultural storytelling, artistic interpretation, and botanical research. Supported in part by the City of Austin Economic Development Department, Rhizomatic honors ancestral knowledge and inspires new relationships with the Texas landscape. 3 APL hosted a hands-on finger weaving workshopat several library locations, led by Doug Martin, aCitizen of the Cherokee Nation and TERO-certifiedfinger weaver. Participants learned the traditionalloom-free weaving method and practiced thediagonal pattern by creating keychains or lanyardsto take home. Martin, who teaches Cherokeelanguage, crafts, and history in his community,shared his cultural expertise while demonstratinghow ancestral techniques continue to informcontemporary artistry. AUSTIN PUBLIC LIBRARY APL Public Programming Highlights & Facilities Updates Special Events Updates In October 2025, Central Library Special Events hosted 18 programs, including 14 rentals and 4 co- sponsorships, with an estimated total attendance of 2,242. Co-sponsorship highlights included events with the Library Foundation (Yang Shuang-zi’s Taiwan Travelogue and The Day the Books Disappeared), the African American Heritage Network’s Speed Mentoring Event, and the City of Austin Economic Development Department’s For Women, by Women: Celebrating Women Entrepreneurship. The City’s Economic Development Department held the event For Women, by Women: Celebrating Women Entrepreneurship on October 16th. Recycled Reads Transition City Council Updates/Legislative Bills There have not been any recent Austin City Council agenda items nor have there been any legislative bills that would have a direct impact on Austin Public Library. Budget and Expenditures 4 A “Recycled Reads Transition Workgroup” has been established to develop timelines and createoperational plans for the transition of the Recycled Reads program from a single bookstore location ina leased privately-owned storefront to a systemwide program with materials sales at all Austin PublicLibrary locations. These timelines will allow for …
Library Commission Meeting Minutes October 27, 2025 THE LIBRARY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2025 The Library Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, October 27, 2025, at the Carver Branch Library in Austin, Texas. CALL TO ORDER Chair Infante Huerta called the Library Commission meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Lynda Infante Huerta, Chair Pamela Carlile Sara Gore Dr. Suchitra Gururaj Andrea Herrera Moreno Edward Selig Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Sheila Mehta, Vice-Chair Melissah Hasdorff Magen Davis PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Carlos León – TBD APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Library Commission regular meeting on August 25, 2025. Library Commission Meeting Minutes October 27, 2025 The September 29, 2025, minutes were approved on a motion by Commissioner Carlile, seconded by Vice Chair Mehta and Commissioner Gore. The motion passed on a 9–0 vote. The August 2, 2025, minutes were approved to be amended on a motion by Commissioner Selig, seconded by Herrera Moreno. The motion passed on a 9-0 vote. The amendment was under Staff Briefing, item 7 , line 3: the word “her” was changed to “their.” The posted agenda contained an incorrect date, and actions taken on dates not on the agenda. Necessary votes will be retaken at future meetings to ensure compliance with public notice requirements. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Approve the 2026 annual schedule of the Library Commission. The motion to approve the Library Commission 2026 Meeting Schedule was approved with the following friendly amendments on Commissioner Selig’s motion, seconded by Commissioner Gururaj and Commissioner Carlile on a 9-0 vote. The friendly amendment from Chair Infante Herrera was to update the date and location of the March meeting to March 23, 2026, at the Central Library. This was accepted by Commissioner Selig, Commissioner Gururaj and Commissioner Carlile. STAFF BRIEFING 1. Staff briefing on the Austin Public Library Strategic and Administrative Services Division by Katherine Cantrell, Interim Chief Administrative Officer, Carmaleta McKinnis-Williams, I.D.E.A.L. Program Manager, Nancie Mathis, Passport Services Administrative Supervisor and Josh Wilkinson, Sales & Events Manager. The briefing was presented by Katherine Cantrell, Interim Chief Administrative Officer, Nancie Mathis, Passport Services Administrative Supervisor and Josh Wilkinson, Sales & Events Manager. 3. Staff briefing on the October APL Public Programming Highlights and Facilities Updates, by Hannah Terrell, Interim Director of Libraries. The briefing was presented by Hannah Terrell, Interim Director. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 2026 Meeting …
Library Commission Meeting Minutes September 29, 2025 THE LIBRARY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 The Library Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, September 29, 2025, at the Howson Branch Library in Austin, Texas. CALL TO ORDER Chair Infante Huerta called the Library Commission meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Lynda Infante Huerta, Chair Sheila Mehta, Vice-Chair Magen Davis Sara Gore Melissah Hasdorff Edward Selig Commissioners Absent: Pamela Carlile Dr. Suchitra Gururaj Andrea Herrera Moreno PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Sara Black - Remotely Carlos León - Present APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Library Commission regular meeting on August 25, 2025. The August 25, 2025, minutes were approved with the following amendment at the September 29, 2025, regular meeting on a motion by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Gore. The motion passed on a 6–0 vote. Commissioners Carlile, Gururaj Library Commission Meeting Minutes September 29, 2025 and Herrera Moreno were absent. The amendment was to correct a typographical error in Item 1, Approval of the Minutes, by changing “Commissioners” to “Commissioner” on line two. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing on the Outcomes and Highlights of the Summer at Austin Public Library Program by Alanna Graves, Librarian III. The briefing was presented by Alanna Graves, Librarian III. 3. Staff briefing on the September APL Public Programming Highlights and Facilities Updates, by Hannah Terrell, Interim Director of Libraries. The briefing was presented by Hannah Terrell, Interim Director. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Discussion on the 2026 Library Commission Meeting Schedule. The Commission discussed the 2026 Library Commission Meeting Schedule. 5. Discussion regarding the Community Meeting held on September 11, 2025, by District 7 and Austin Public Library concerning the Recycled Reads program. The Commission discussed the Community Meeting held on September 11, 2025, by District 7 and Austin Public Library concerning the Recycled Reads program. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Passport Services I.D.E.A.L - Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access in Libraries ADJOURNMENT Chair Infante Huerta adjourned the meeting at 7:39 p.m. without objection.
Library Commission 2026 Meeting Schedule MEETING DATES & TIMES LOCATION DISTRICT Monday, January 26 6 PM Milwood Branch, 125 Amherst Dr Monday, February 23 6 PM Little Walnut Branch, 835 W. Rundberg Ln Monday, March 23* 6 PM Central, 710 W. Cesar Chavez St 7 4 9 Monday, April 27 6 PM Pleasant Hill Branch, 211 E. William Cannon Dr 2 Monday, May 18* 6 PM Old Quarry Branch,7051 Village Circle Dr 10 Monday, June 29 6 PM Hampton Branch, 5125 Convict Hill Rd Saturday, July 25* 10 AM Central, 710 W. Cesar Chavez St 8 9 Monday, August 31 6 PM Spicewood Springs, 8637 Spicewood Springs Rd 6 Monday, September 28 6 PM Austin History Center Campus, 800 Guadalupe St 9 Monday, October 26 6 PM Willie Mae Kirk Branch, 3101 Oak Springs Dr Monday, November 16* 6 PM University Hills Branch, 4721 Loyola Ln 3 1 Monday, December 14* 6 PM Central, 710 W Cesar Chavez St 9 *Date Change The purpose of the board is to make recommendations to the City Council on matters relating to the establishment, maintenance, and operation of the public libraries. § 2-1-150
REGULAR MEETING OF THE DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2025, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Design 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 Nicole Corona at 512- 974-3146 or nicole.corona@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Jon Salinas, Chair Josue Meiners, Vice Chair Ramachandra “Rao” Aradhyula David Carroll Nkiru Gelles Kevin Howard CALL TO ORDER AGENDA Saira Khan Conners Ladner Marissa McKinney Evgenia “Jenny” Murkes Brendan Wittstruck PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Design Commission regular meeting on October 27, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. Discussion of analysis on the Design Commission's recommendations and the final approved Downtown Density Bonus Program projects from the past ten years. Discussion of the draft Urban Design Guidelines regarding the sections: Introduction, Core Principle A: Protect Pedestrians and Bicyclists from the Elements, and Core Principle B: Protect Sidewalk and Bikeway Users from Motor Vehicles. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and action to select Downtown Density Bonus Program projects from the past ten years to conduct analysis on outcomes. Sponsors: Chair Salinas and Vice Chair Meiners. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS City Code requires at least two board members sponsor an item to be included on an agenda. This section of the agenda provides members an opportunity to request items for future agendas. Staff should assume that if there is no objection from other members expressed at the meeting, the members’ silence indicates approval for staff to include on the next agenda. 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 …
DESIGN COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 27, 2025 The Design Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, October 27, 2025, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405, located at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Salinas called the Design Commission meeting to order at 6:06 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Jon Salinas, Chair Josue Meiners, Vice Chair Ramachandra “Rao” Aradhyula David Carroll Nkiru Gelles Conners Ladner – Commissioner Ladner left the meeting at 8:30 p.m. Evgenia “Jenny” Murkes Brendan Wittstruck Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Kevin Howard Saira Khan Marissa McKinney PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Design Commission regular meeting on August 25, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of 08/25/2025 were approved on Commissioner Aradhyula’s motion, Vice Chair Meiners’ second, on a 9-0-2 vote. Commissioners Gelles and Ladner abstained. STAFF BRIEFINGS 1 2. 3. Staff briefing regarding the Green Infrastructure in the Right of Way. Presented by Michelle Marx, Austin Transportation and Public Works. The presentation was made by Michelle Marx, Austin Transportation and Public Works. Staff briefing on proposed amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development Code), Case C20-2025-010, related to establishing a maximum building height limit within the Central Business District (CBD) zoning district, and amending the Downtown Density Bonus Program (DDBP) and Rainey Street Subdistrict regulations to modify allowable maximum building height when participating in the DDBP. Presented by Alan Pani, Austin Planning. Sponsors: Chair Salinas and Commissioner Carroll. The presentation was made by Alan Pani, Austin Planning. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. 5. 6. Presentation and discussion regarding Staff’s response to Resolution 20241121-073 related to Bird-Friendly design. Presented by Leslie Lilly, Austin Watershed Protection. The presentation was made by Leslie Lilly, Austin Watershed Protection. Discussion of analysis on the Design Commission's recommendations and the final approved Downtown Density Bonus Program projects from the past ten years. The motion to postpone items 5, 6, and 7 to November 17, 2025, was approved on Commissioner Howard’s motion, Commissioner McKinney’s second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Ladner was off the dais. Discussion of the draft Urban Design Guidelines regarding the sections: Introduction, Core Principle A: Protect Pedestrians and Bicyclists from the Elements, and Core Principle B: Protect Sidewalk and Bikeway Users from Motor Vehicles. The motion to postpone items 5, 6, and 7 to November 17, 2025, was approved on Commissioner Howard’s motion, Commissioner McKinney’s second, on a 10-0 …
MEMORANDUM TO: Site Plan and Building Permit Case Managers FROM: Jerry Rusthoven$ Housing & Planning Department DATE: September 8,2027 RE Density Bonus for 321 W. 6th Street under SP-2019-0516C, Expected address: 321 W. 6th Street, Austin, Texas 78701 This memorandum grants approvalto 321 W. 5th Street (the Project) subject to the stated conditions and requirements as of the date listed above. This memorandum also summarizes the requirements that must be met for the above-mentioned project to be granted the entitlements listed below through the Downtown Density Bonus Program as described in City Code section 25-2-586. The entitlements described below are associated only with the Project as described in the attached documents and site plan No. SP-2019-0516C and cannot be transferred to a different project. lf an applicant proposes a different project on the same site and seeks to use a Density Bonus, the applicant must re-apply for the Downtown Density Bonus Program using the rules in effect at the time of application. The entitlements granted herein do not run with the land. "A Certificate of Occupancy shall not be granted for this Project until atl requirements below are met. This memorandum shall be attached to allsite plan applications and building permit applications and the following note shall be placed in AMANDA and on the cover of all site plan applications and building permit applications: 'ACertificate of Occupancy shall not be granted for this Project untilall requirementsspecifiedinthememo f,EDensity Bonusfor32l W. 6th Street dated September 8, 2021 are met." Staffshallverify that all requirements have been met before issuins a certificate of occupancv by checking with Aaron D. Jenkins of the Zonirg &Urban Design Division, Housing and Planning Department, aaron.ienkins@austintexas.gov or (512) 97 4-t243. Requirements to be fulfilled before a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) may be granted for this project: 1. GreatStreets lmprovements: Complete construction of allGreat Streets improvements along all of the project's public right-of-way frontages consistent with the City of Austin Great Streets Standards and in accordance with the attached executed public restrictive covenant and Gatekeeper requirements of Ordinance No. 2014A522-A77. City of Austin Zoning & Urban Design Staff will inspect construction for compliance prior to granting a CO. Page 1 of 2 2. AEBG requirement: Prior to issuance of a CO, achieve a minimum two-star rating under the AEGB program using the ratings in effect at the time the Project is registered with the Austin Energy Green Building Program. 3. …
Contents - The previous draft of guidelines and core principles can be found at this link Assignments KEY- David Marissa Kevin Brendan Sophia WORKING DRAFT1 Introduction PURPOSE APPLICABILITY These categories determine if a project must comply with a specific design guideline. Private Projects Applies to: ● All projects participating in the Downtown Density Bonus Program (DDBP), and ● All private projects for which the City Council or the Planning Commission requests a review by the Design Commission. The applicability extends to these projects regardless of their participation in a density bonus program. The Design Commission will advise the Planning Commission and City Council based on the values and intent of the Urban Design Guidelines as is applicable or appropriate to the project. . Public Projects Applies to all municipal buildings and associated site development including any components of these projects that include Alternative Equivalent Compliance. The Design Commission reviews all municipal buildings and associated site development projects to ensure they demonstrate compliance with city design and sustainability standards (Council Resolution No. 20071129-046), including those seeking Subchapter E Design Standards Alternative Equivalent Compliance (AEC) (Council Resolution No. 20100923-086). Public Infrastructure Applies to all infrastructure projects commissioned by the City of Austin. (Resolution 20100819-035) All projects requiring a right-of-way vacation are required to be reviewed by the Design Commission (Council Resolution No. 20100805-028). Infrastructure is the constructed physical and biophysical elements, facilities, and systems of the built environment that provide a shared foundation for sustaining the health, safety, and welfare of a community. Infrastructure includes, but is not limited to, the following aspects of WORKING DRAFT2 planning and design: air quality management, communication, energy production and transmission (chemical, electrical, mechanical, and thermal), public safety (support for policing and fire suppression), transportation and movement, waste management (refuse recycling and disposal; sewage treatment), and water management (storage, conveyance, distribution, purification). SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE In order for a project to be considered in Substantial Compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines, projects must address each core principle by complying with All Tier 1 Design Guidelines applicable to their project type as well as 12 of the Tier 2 Design Guidelines applicable to their project type. PRIORITIES Tier 1 Tier 1 indicates design guidelines that are mandatory. Applicants must demonstrate compliance with all Tier 1 Guidelines applicable to their project type. Tier 2 Tier 2 indicates design guidelines that are optional but highly recommended. Applicants may choose which …
Project Case Number Project Location In Date Bonus Request (FAR) Bonus Request (Height in ft Bonused Sq. Ft. Status of Project Design Commission (Working Group Date) Date Reviewed by Design Commission Design Commission Outcome DDBP Case Tracking Aspen Heights Apartments (now Rise) SP-2013-0434C 805 Nueces Street (516 W. 8th Street) 11/1/2013 8 5th & West SP-2013-0454C 501 W. 5th Street 1/31/2014 19.7 7th & Congress (Element & Aloft Hotels) SP-2014-0068C 619 & 621 Congress Ave. (109 E. 7th Street) 5/15/2014 21.2 5th & Brazos SP-2014-0406C 501 Brazos 10/3/2014 19.7 Third and Shoal SP-2015-0346C 607 W. 3rd 4/4/2016 10.2 Waterloo Park Tower SP-2016-0106C 1201 Red River 1/25/2017 405 Colorado SP-2016-0260C 405 Colorado 7/21/2016 Marriott at Cesar Chavez SP-2016-0300C 304 E. Cesar Chavez 10/6/2016 48 East Ave Apts SP-2016-0391C 48 East Avenue 8/9/2016 15 13 15 15 1400 Lavaca (now SXSW Center) SP-2016-0452C 1400 Lavaca 10/3/2016 4.11 Town Lake Lofts SP-2017-0107C 16 N I-35 Service Dr 7/22/2016 15 700 11th St SP-2017-0166C 700 11th St 9/7/2017 10.43 6th + Guadalupe SP-2017-0301C.F1 600 Guadalupe Street 5/24/2018 Block 71 (UT System Property) SP-2017-0311C 200 W. 6th St 10/26/2017 25 25 300 Colorado SP-2018-0096C 300 Colorado Street 5/22/2018 15.71 91 Red River SP-2018-0111C 91-93 Red River Street 7/5/2018 13.12 200 430 328 420 391 371 363 381 342 171 352 344 838 555 455 326 86,840 Approved with Memo 194,854 Approved with Memo 11/25/2013 2/24/2014 Recommendation of Compliance with additional recommendations (see letter) Recommendation of Non-Compliance with list of means for compliance (see letter) 145,977 Approved with Memo 5/27/2014 Recommendation of Compliance 408,999 Approved with Memo 10/27/2014 Recommendation of Compliance 77,720 Approved with Memo 4/25/2016 Recommendation of Compliance 133,140 Approved with Memo 3/27/2017 Recommendation of Compliance 85,634 Approved with Memo 1/9/2017 4/24/2017 & 5/22/2017 Recommendation of Non-Compliance 243,677 Approved with Memo 05/22/2017 & 6/05/2017 Recommendation of Compliance 125,055 Approved with Memo 1/23/2017 Recommendation of Compliance 66,600 Approved with Memo 11/28/2016 Recommendation of Compliance 109,214 Approved with Memo 12/19/2016 Recommendation of Compliance 85,702 Approved with Memo 10/23/2017 Motion for Recommendation of Compliance failed for lack of votes 565,109 Approved with Memo 8/27/2018 Recommendation of Compliance 1,296,080 Approved with Memo 11/27/2017 Recommendation of Compliance 191,424 Approved with Memo 6/25/2018 Recommendation of Compliance 164,768 Approved with Memo 9/24/2018 Recommendation of Compliance City of Austin - Planning Zoning Department - Urban Design Division - December 2018 The Travis Ph.1 SP-2018-0159C 80 Red River Street 2/22/2019 The Travis Ph.2 SP-2018-0159C …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY FOOD POLICY BOARD MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2025, AT 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1406 6310 WILHELMINO DELCO DRIVE, AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board 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 Amanda Rohlich, (512) 974-1364, Amanda.Rohlich@austintexas.gov. CURRENT AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY FOOD POLICY BOARD MEMBERS: Joi Chevalier, Chair Lisa Barden, Vice-Chair Andrea Abel Marissa Bell Beth Corbett Nitza Cuevas Hilda Gutiérrez Kacey Hanson Seanna Marceaux Erin McDonald Natalie Poulos Matt Simon Andrew Smith AGENDA CALL TO ORDER Board Member roll call and introduction of new and existing board members. 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 Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board Regular Meeting on Monday, October 20, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding Austin-Travis County Food Plan Implementation. Presentation by Edwin Marty, Food Policy Manager, Austin Climate Action & Resilience and Yaira Robinson, Assistant Director of Environmental Programs, Travis County. 3. Staff briefing regarding SNAP Emergency Food Access Coordination Call. Presentation by Amanda Rohlich, Food Policy Advisor, Austin Climate Action & Resilience. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Presentation from Central Texas Food Bank on the Local Coalition Collaborative and Regional Food Systems Council. Presentation by Tracy Ayrhart, Vice President of Research and Strategic Partnerships. Discussion of Board Member Strategic Planning Activities. Report out from Joint Sustainability Committee on October 22, 2025. Report out from presentation to Bond Election Advisory Taskforce on Open Space. Review Board Member Assignments. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 9. 10. 11. Approve the creation of a working group to expand access to nutritious foods through improvement to existing materials an resources and explore alternate or expanded hours for existing resources. Approve the creation of a working group to participate in the USDA Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) application for funding for conservation easements as a regional partnership. Approve …
Austin-Travis County Food Plan ATCFPB November 2025 – Staff Update City of Austin Food Plan Updates Milan Urban Food Policy Pact Award! City of Austin ACAR will use this award to launch a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) in early 2026 to fund two community-based, shovel-ready projects that support a more equitable, sustainable, and resilient local food system. Austin will host the MUFPP North American Regional Gathering Cities from across North America will gather in Austin to share best practices and developed a regional work plan March 10th and 11th 2026 City Staff Report Back to Council ● City staff provided another Memo to Council in November 2025 ● City staff will provide a summary of the Food Plan Memo to the CWEP (Climate, Water, Environment, and Parks) Council Committee in fall 2025 Implementation Collaborative ● City and County staff developed an Interlocal Agreement to support a Food Plan implementation collaborative (Strategy 9.1) ● City staff released an RFP for support of an implementation collaborative. The RFP has closed and staff have evaluated the proposals and selected a consultant. ● The contract will be on the December 11th City Council agenda for approval. ● Consultant should be on-board in winter of 2025. Food Plan Implementation Convening ● First Food Plan Implementation Convening occurred on May 9th ● Food Plan webinar occurred on August 7th ● Next Convening in winter of 2026. Let us know if you have suggestions on format. Food Plan - Relevant Budget Events ● Due to defeat of Proposition Q, the City is revising the FY26 budget (base & amendments) that was approved by Council in September. ● The Proposed Amended FY26 Budget Timeline: ○ Tuesday, Nov. 18: City Council Work Session and Budget briefing. ○ Wednesday, Nov. 19: City Council Work Session and public hearing on the Proposed FY26 Amended Budget. ○ Thursday, Nov. 20: City Council to consider action on Proposed FY26 Amended Budget. City of Austin 2026 Bond Travis County Food Plan Updates: None at this time. Thank You! www.austintexas.gov/food /austinsustainability
Austin-Travis County Food Plan ATCFPB November 2025 – Staff Update City of Austin Food Plan Updates Milan Urban Food Policy Pact Award! City of Austin ACAR will use this award to launch a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) in early 2026 to fund two community-based, shovel-ready projects that support a more equitable, sustainable, and resilient local food system. Austin will host the MUFPP North American Regional Gathering Cities from across North America will gather in Austin to share best practices and developed a regional work plan March 10th and 11th 2026 City Staff Report Back to Council ● City staff provided another Memo to Council in November 2025 ● City staff will provide a summary of the Food Plan Memo to the CWEP (Climate, Water, Environment, and Parks) Council Committee in fall 2025 Implementation Collaborative ● City and County staff developed an Interlocal Agreement to support a Food Plan implementation collaborative (Strategy 9.1) ● City staff released an RFP for support of an implementation collaborative. The RFP has closed and staff have evaluated the proposals and selected a consultant. ● The contract will be on the December 11th City Council agenda for approval. ● Consultant should be on-board in winter of 2025. Food Plan Implementation Convening ● First Food Plan Implementation Convening occurred on May 9th ● Food Plan webinar occurred on August 7th ● Next Convening in winter of 2026. Let us know if you have suggestions on format. Food Plan - Relevant Budget Events ● Due to defeat of Proposition Q, the City is revising the FY26 budget (base & amendments) that was approved by Council in September. ● The Proposed Amended FY26 Budget Timeline: ○ Tuesday, Nov. 18: City Council Work Session and Budget briefing. ○ Wednesday, Nov. 19: City Council Work Session and public hearing on the Proposed FY26 Amended Budget. ○ Thursday, Nov. 20: City Council to consider action on Proposed FY26 Amended Budget. City of Austin 2026 Bond Travis County Food Plan Updates: None at this time. Thank You! www.austintexas.gov/food /austinsustainability
Impacts on Food Access due to Federal Government Shutdown Austin Climate Action & Resilience | November 17, 2025 Current Status Starting from where we are today As of November 17, 2025 ▪ SNAP benefits were not distributed Nov. 1 due to Federal Government shutdown. ▪ SNAP benefits resumed in full November 14. ▪ SNAP participants who receive benefits on or after the 14th of the month will receive their full benefits on their normal issuance date. ▪ SNAP participants who already received partial benefits will receive the rest of their monthly amount on or after November 14. ▪ Many Central Texans were struggling to put food on the table before the federal shutdown and this disruption exacerbated the issue. ▪ Last year, United Way’s Navigation Center received more than 30,000 requests for food – our community’s top requested need. 3 City of Austin Response Actions taken by City of Austin to address the impacts Coordination Efforts ▪ Austin Climate Action & Resilience alerted key COA officials of issue and potential impacts and held coordination calls ▪ Austin Emergency Management not activated; Emergency Declaration not made ▪ Intergovernmental Relations Office provided timely updates to Mayor & Council on shutdown impacts ▪ Austin Climate Action & Resilience met with ConnectCTX, Central Texas Food Bank, and other key partners to discuss messaging to community ▪ Directed people to Central Texas Foodbank website, call 2-1-1, or go to ConnectCTX.org to find nearby food pantries, meal sites, and emergency assistance programs. ▪ Press release and conference held October 31 ▪ Austin Mayor Kirk Watson and Travis County Judge Andy Brown were joined by leadership from Central Texas Food Bank and United Way for Greater Austin to share information about available resources in light of impact to the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) due to the government shutdown. 5 Additional Actions ▪ Austin Climate Action & Resilience reconvened the weekly Emergency Food Access Calls on October 31. Last call slated for Friday, November 21 ▪ Partner agencies leading efforts to expand access and meet demand to bridge gap ▪ Partners noted increased demand across food distributions (i.e., Central Texas Food Bank has distributed 50% more food than this time last year) ▪ City of Austin participated in food drive collecting shelf-stable items to donate to Central Texas Food Bank ▪ Extended City of Austin Combined Charities Campaign to encourage additional giving to food access related …
Central Texas Regional Food System Council: Updates and Opportunities Prepared for: ATCFPB By: Dr. Tracy Ayrhart, Vice President of Research + Strategic Partnerships Monday, November 17, 2025 CTFB | Roadmap Roadmap • Context and Council Development • Regional Food System Council • Mission and Vision • High-Level Structure • Timeline • Opportunities Council Development CTFB | Council Development Central Texas Food Bank’s Approach We believe every Central Texan should have immediate and equitable access to nutritious food. This can be done one of two ways: • Providing direct access to nutritious food. • Providing the resources necessary for all Central Texans to access nutritious food on their own. CTFB | Members Council Development Group Members Expansion and Assessment County Food System Business Backbone Organization Central Texas Food Bank Sukanya Romyanon, Director of Food System Planning Bastrop County Bastrop County Cares – Economic Stability Coalition Norma Mercado, Executive Director Supply chain logistics, large-scale retail Amazon Josh Hirschland, Principal Product Manager Funder Episcopal Health Foundation C. J. Hager, VP Grants Bell County Helping Hands Belton - Bell County Hunger Coalition Alicia Jallah, Executive Director Agricultural landscape Texas Farmers Market Laura McDonald, Executive Director Hunger Free Community Coalition development Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty Katie Nye, Director of Hunger Free Community Coalitions Data and Assessment University of Texas at Austin – Dept. of Nutrition Sciences Natalie Poulos, Assistant Professor Government Local government Texas Association of Regional Councils Ginny Lewis Ford, Executive Director Hays County Hays County Health Department Healthy Hays Coalition Matthew Gonzales Director McLennan County Prosper Waco – McLennan County Hunger Free Community Coalition Jeremy Rhodes, Senior Director of Data & Research Travis County Travis County Health and Human Services Leslie Gaines, Family Support Services Division Director Williamson County United Way for Greater Austin – Food at Every Table Initiative Dorothy Light, Community Health Connect Director Community Member Candace Rhodes, Community Representative Subject Matter Expertise (On-Call As Needed) Small-scale retail and distribution Greater Austin Merchants Cooperative Association (GAMA) Shane Walker, COO Additional Staff Support: Tracy Ayrhart, VP of Research + Strategic Partnerships Mia Burger, Research Manager, Central Texas Food Bank CTFB | Council Development Council Development Timeline Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Clarifying Intentions Developing Charter Transitioning to Council Relationship building and establishing shared understanding and expectations Establishing charter/structure for Regional Food System Council Recruit council members and work through remaining charter needs Council Official Launch: …
Investing in Farmland Preservation & Access in Central Texas Austin-Travis Couty Food Policy Board Commissioners Andy Smith, Matt Simon, Marissa Bell Food Access & Resilience Crisis Less than 1% of food consumed in Travis County is produced locally. More demand than supply - Central Texas’ production cannot realistically meet its total demand for food. When prices rise, local food becomes inaccessible for families and small businesses COVID-19 showed our fragile supply chain Local producers were more resilient and quick to respond. Sources: 2022, City of Austin, State of the Food System Report; Central Texas Food Bank, Central TX Food System Dashboard Farmland Access Crisis 2017 Total Acres 2022 Total Acres 5 year loss 2017-2022 Decrease Years until farmland is completed developed Travis 212,782 193,523 19,259 9.10% 50 Williamson 541,344 368,663 172,681 31.90% Hays 254,999 129,788 125,211 49.10% Bastrop 321,934 247,205 74,729 23.20% Caldwell 269,665 229,140 40,525 15.00% 11 5 17 28 Region 1,600,724 1,168,319 432,405 27.00% 13.5 Source: Central Texas Food Bank, Food Systems Dashboard Now is the cheapest and easiest time to break the cycle. Ripple Effects of Losing Farmland: Food System Resilience Less local food production capacity Water & Flooding Increased runoff, reduced aquifer recharge Remaining land becomes more valuable Climate Lost carbon sinks, more emissions from development Biodiversity Habitat loss and ecosystem function decline Local Economy Fewer viable farms, lost green jobs Farmland Preservation Supports Many City Priorities and Goals City Goal Area Alignment / Impact Reference (Plan & Goal #) Food Security Climate Action Preserves agricultural lands and expands regenerative food production, building local food system capacity. Austin-Travis County Food Plan — Goal 1 Protects carbon-rich soils and supports carbon sequestration on working lands. City Strategic Plan — CH3. Austin Climate Equity Plan — Natural Systems Goal 1 (Needs Support). Farmland Protection Advances target to protect 500,000 acres of farmland in 5-county region; currently off track. Austin Climate Equity Plan — Natural Systems Goal 2 (Off-Track) Watershed Protection Regenerative farmland increases infiltration, reduces runoff, and supports aquifer recharge. City Strategic Plan — CH3.2, CH3.3.2; Watershed Protection Master Plan Biodiversity Maintains wildlife habitat and soil biodiversity Resolution 20230126-054 — UN Biodiversity Framework Targets 1 & 3 Emergency Preparedness Strengthens local food supply and reduces reliance on distant supply chains during crises. City Strategic Plan — Resilience goals CH4 Open Spaces / Parks Supports parkland use for community agriculture, nature-based education, and food-based business incubators; aligns with parkland …
REGULAR MEETING of the ARTS COMMISSION November 17, 2025, at 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001. 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the ARTS 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 Jesús Varela at jesus.varela@austintexas.gov or at 512-974-2444. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Gina Houston - Chair, Acia Gray - Vice Chair, Keyheira Keys, Monica Maldonado, Felipe Garza, Heidi Schmalbach, Muna Hussaini, Celina Zisman, Faiza Kracheni, Sharron B Anderson, Nagavalli Medicharla 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 Arts Commission Regular Meeting on October 20, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Update on actions taken at the November 3rd Art in Public Places Panel by Commissioner Schmalbach 3. Update on actions taken at the October 15th Downtown Commission meeting by Commissioner Houston 4. Update on the TEMPO 2025-26 Artist Selection by Mandi Thomas, Chief Operating Officer, The Trail Conservancy and Rebecca Rende, Art in Public Places Coordinator Senior. STAFF BRIEFINGS 5. Staff briefing regarding an update on the Hotel Occupancy Tax by Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor. 6. Staff briefing regarding update on the Cultural Arts Funding Programs by Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor. 7. Staff briefing regarding an update on the AACME Funding Programs by Laura Odegaard, Acting Division Manager, AACME. 8. Staff briefing regarding an update on Art in Public Places by Jaime Castillo, Art in Public Places Manager. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 9. Approve the Final Design for the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Atrium Infill / Terminal Expansion Phase II B Art in Public Places Project – Matthew Mazzotta and Josef Kristofoletti 10. Approve Art Call for the Northeast Service Center Garage Façade Art in Public Places Project. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 11. Update from joint Arts/Music Commission Working Group on Urban Core Issues with Commissioners Schmalbach, and …
TEMPO on the TRAIL “Conversation Stones” by Diego Miro-Rivera The Trail Conservancy’s mission is to protect, enhance, and connect the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail for the benefit of all. ARTS + CULTURE PLAN ● Enrich the community experience through art that complements the natural surroundings and preserves the Tril’s distinctive character. ● Commission work that surprises, challenges, and delights Trail users, artists, participants, and viewers; work that pushes the boundaries of creativity and understanding of place. ● Embrace the connection of the Trail to the world around it – community, city, watershed, ecosystem, and art. ● Connect artists to the Trail and its resources while connecting the Trail to communities and tourists/visitors. Permanent Artwork Performative Art Temporary Exhibitions Creative Activations TEMPO ON THE TRAIL 2025-2026 May 2025: AIPP Panel Project Briefing June 2025: City Council – Contract Approval July 2025: AIPP Panel Briefing (Artist Call) 113 32 Call for Artists: August 11 – September 8 Open House: August 19 (virtual) | August 21 (in-person) Artist Selection: October 20 TEMPO ON THE TRAIL 2025-2026 QUALIFCATIONS: • Austin-area resident (Williamson, Travis, Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Burnet, or Blanco Counties) • Emerging artist – not currently under contract with the City of Austin • No more than 1 previous TEMPO exhibition 113 32 EVALUATION CRITERIA: • Creativity and Artist Merit • Contextual Relevance • Community Impact “Meet Me In The Park” Johnny Walker “Sun Poem” Ani Bradberry TEMPO ON THE TRAIL 2025-2026 113 32 9 3 Applicants Finalists Reviewed by Panel 113 32 Artists Selected Alternates NEXT STEPS: Oct. 22, 2025: Artist Notification Nov. 17, 2025: Final Designs Due Dec. 2025: Technical Advisory Group Review / Final Design Approvals Jan. 2026: Fabrication Feb. 2026: Installation “Really Small Museum: The Eco” Juliet Whitsett TEMPO ON THE TRAIL 2025-2026 Jasna Boudard - Sculpture at Seaholm Park (new location) Megan Echols | enFOLD Collective - Sculpture at Pfluger Circle (new location) Jamal Hussain - New Media at Odom Pavilion (new location) Victoria Marquez - Mural under Lamar Bridge Vy Ngo - Sculpture at Auditorium Shores Priscilla Lustig & Steef Crombach - Sculpture at Lakeshore Seth Prestwood - Mural under Drake Bridge J.C. King - Sculpture at Holly Shores Overlook Thomas Lemanski - Sculpture at Holly Fishing Pier (new location) Priscilla Lustig & Steef Crombach - Sculpture at Lakeshore Jasna Boudard Sculpture Seaholm Intake Facility Megan Echols (enFOLD Collective) Pfluger Circle Jamal Hussain Odom Pavilion Juan …
Hotel Occupancy Tax Update Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment | November 17, 2025 Hotel Occupancy Tax – October 2025 Approved Budget Amended Budget H/MOT Penalties & Interest $511,252 $511,252 Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax $166,777,013 $166,777,013 Total Revenue $167,288,265 $167,288,265 Transfer to Cultural Arts Fund $15,968,425 $15,968,425 October w/ Encumb $39,883 $27,915, 677 $27,955,560 $2,669,756 Year-to-date w/Encumb $39,883 $27,915,677 $27,955,560 $2,669,756 • Total HOT Collections October 2025 = $27,915,677 • 17% of FY26 Approved Budget of $167,288,265 • Cultural Arts Fund October 2025 = $2,669,756 2 Hotel Occupancy Collections – Significant Contributing Events • Zilker Relays – September 5 • Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival – September 7 • Fall Pecan Street Festival – September 13-14 • Austin Museum Day – September 21 • Fantastic Fest – September 18-25 • HAAM Benefit Day – September 23 AUS Passenger Totals: 1,729,398 (September 2025) 3 HOT Cultural Arts Fund – FY26 4 Questions? 5
Cultural Arts Funding Update Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment | November 17, 2025 Agenda 1. Contracts & Payments 2. Grant Funded Activities 2 Contracts & Payments Contracts & Payments (as of 11/10/25) FY24 Elevate FY24 Nexus (Spring/ Summer) FY25-26 Thrive (Year 1) FY25-26 Thrive (Year 2) Total Contracts Signed & Processed Contracts Test payments issued & verified Payment 1 Issued Payment 2 Issued Payment 3 Issued 230 230 (100%) 230 (100%) 230 (100%) 222 (97%) 81 (35%) 51 51 (100%) 51 (100%) 51 (100%) 50 (98%) n/a Total Dist. to date Total Allocation $8,537,000 (92%) $9,265,000 $245,000 (96%) $255,000 35 34 (97%) 34 (97%) 34 (97%) 32 (91%) 1 (3%) $3,318,500 (86%) See year 1 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A (N/A) $3,850,000 $3,850,000 4 Grant Funded Activities FY 24-25 Cultural Funding Grantee Activities Community Mosaic Workshop November 20 The Mosaic Workshop (District 1) – The Mosaic Workshop Country Western Memories November 20 Small Wonders Entertainment (District 5) – South Austin Senior Activity Center Caesar + Antony + Cleopatra November 20 – 22 Walking Shadow Shakespeare Project (District 4) – Dadalab A Doctor’s Visit November 20 – 22 Broad Theatre (District 3) – Hyde Park Theatre 6 FY 24-25 Cultural Funding Grantee Activities Brazil Soundscapes #4 November 21 Cultura Brasil Austin (District 6) – Cultura Brasil Austin Campfire Stories and Free Book Fair November 22 Austin Bat Cave (District 4) – Pease Park Sepideh Live in Austin November 22 Austin Iranian Professionals Association (District 10) – Central Library Special Events Center 7 FY 24-25 Cultural Funding Grantee Activities The Austin Powwow November 22 Great Promise for American Indians (District 9) – Travis County Expo Center World by Rana November 22 Studio 22 Productions (District 7) – The Belmont Keepsakes: An Anthology Publication Celebration November 23 After Violence Project (District 9) – Alienated Majesty Books 8 Questions? 9
Funding Programs Update Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment | November 17, 2025 Re-Alignment in AACME ▪ Still Evolving! Transparency is key. ▪ Community response ▪ Unified Funding Goals ▪ Improved User Experience ▪ Optimization by Programmatic focus ▪ Grants ▪ HOT-funded City-wide cultural contracts ▪ Special funds Division Manager: Funding Nexus Cultural Arts Grants Elevate Thrive Musician / Promoter Live Music Venue Capital Projects Heritage Events ARPA Arts for All Live Music Fund Grants Heritage Preservation Grants Creative Space Assistance Program Special Projects UNESCO Creative City of Media Arts Austin Sister Cities International 2 Funding Programs: Guidelines ▪ Clearer definitions ▪ Clearer criteria ▪ Simplified processes ▪ More accessible resources across all programs ▪ Learn More: austintexas.gov/acme/grants-funding English Guidelines Spanish Guidelines 3 Funding Programs: Application Timeline 1. Intake Form 3. Application Form Must be completed by Lead Applicant Applications close at 6:59 p.m. Thursday, December 11, 2025 May only be completed once per applicant entity No paper or emailed applications will be accepted FS complete intake form for their organization's application ONLY • Sponsored Projects must complete intake form independent of their FS Select all grant programs you wish to apply All Eligibility Forms due by 6:59 p.m. Thursday, December 4, 2025 Must complete an Eligibility Form for Each Program they wish to apply Allow for up to 4-business days to receive access to application 2. Eligibility Form 4 Funding Programs: Overview Austin Live Music Fund • $5,000 - $70,000 • Music Industry (musicians, independent promoters, venues) Creative Space Assistance Program • $60,000 • Commercial creative spaces Elevate • Up to $30,000 - $80,000 • Arts organizations, individual artists, creative businesses Heritage Preservation Grant • $50,000 - $250,000 • Preservation projects and activities AACME is providing grant funding for activities that enrich the public, broaden tourism, and contribute to the cultural fabric of Austin. 5 Austin Live Music Fund Program Description: Encourages, promotes, improves, and showcases Austin’s diverse music industry. Award Amounts Applicant Award Amount Professional Musician & Independent Promoter $20,000 with 24-month Grant Agreement term Professional Musician & Independent Promoter $5,000 with 12-month Grant Agreement term Live Music Venue with at least a $60,000 operating budget $60,000 with 12-month Grant Agreement term Evaluation and Review: ▪ Multiple-Choice responses autoscored ▪ Evidence reviewed by third-party administrators 6 Creative Space Assistance Program Program Description: Supports commercial creative spaces facing displacement or new leases at higher and unaffordable rates. Eligible Applicants ▪ …
• Project: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Atrium Infill / Terminal Expansion Phase II – B • Artist(s): Josef Kristofoletti & Matthew Mazzotta • Phase: Final Design • Sponsoring Department: Austin Aviation • Project Budget: $1,000,000 • Council District: 2 • Project Manager: Alex Irrera ARTS COMMIS SION ME ETING AGE NDA ITEM DATE: NOVE MBE R 17, 2025 Aviation | Terminal Expansion Phase II - A, B, & C O R I G I N A L P R O J E C T S U M M A R Y - Terminal Expansion Project – 9 gate expansion of Barbara Jordan Terminal - 175,000 sq. feet, increasing number of gates to 34 - Grows airport capacity to 15 million passengers, increase of 36% - $570,000 total for Three Opportunities ($260,000 / $155,000 / $155,000) - Invitation-only Request for Qualifications to 2018-20 Pre-Qualified Local Artist Pool D E S I G N D E V E L O P M E N T T I M E L I N E o Fall 2022 – Artist Community Engagement & Concept Design Review o Spring 2023 – Final Design Review o Spring-Summer 2024 – Project Restart and Budget Increase Approval o Fall 2024 – Artist Community Engagement o Spring 2025 – Concept Design Review o Fall 2025 – Final Design Review o 2026 – Project Installation and Close-out THE NATURE OF SOUND An Artwork by Josef Kristofoletti and Matthew Mazzotta Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Final Design August 2025 "A birdsong can even, for a moment, make the whole world into a sky within us, because we feel that the bird does not distinguish between its heart and the world's" - Rainer Maria Rilke Artwork engineering/dimensions/views 10/16/25 10/16/25 ) y t i r a c l r o f d e g r a n e ( l i g n w a r d g n i r e e n g n e i ) y t i r a c l r o f d e g r a n e ( l i g n w a r d g n i r e e n g n e i m a e b - I , t r o p e r g n i r e e n g n e i Artwork narrative THE NATURE OF SOUND is an iconic new artwork designed specifically for the …
• Project: Northeast Service Center Garage Façade • Artist(s): TBD • Phase: Art Call (Invitational) • Sponsoring Department: Austin Resource Recovery & Austin Fleet Mobility Services • Project Budget: $1,800,000 • Council District: 1 • Project Manager: Rebecca Rende Arts Commission Meeting Agenda Item #10 Date:11/17/2025 NESC Project Overview Northeast Service Center: • Public Private Partnership (P3) • AFS: managing dept, Austin Public Facilities Corporation • New campus will consolidate services to one location • ARR: trash collection, recycling, composting, large brush collection and bulk items • AFMS: vehicle maintenance needs for City of Austin AIPP Participation: • First AIPP project within P3 delivery model • $3 million in Art Commissions • AIPP developed opportunities & budgets • Phased approach: Garage façade now, additional opportunities in 2026 NESC location: 8301 Johnny Morris Rd NESC Site & AIPP Opportunities North Campus: Austin Resource Recovery South Campus: Austin Fleet Mobility Services $1,800,000 Garage Façade Interior Hanging Artwork $ 300,000 $ 300,000 Cistern Murals x 2 Sculptures x 5 $ 600,000 Total AIPP Opportunities $3,000,000 NESC Garage Façade - Art Call Scope of Work: • Site-specific permanent artwork • Square feet: 7,500 • Kinetic artwork, if possible • Considerations • Users of the site • Public who visit the site • Pedestrian and vehicular traffic • Views from the interior of the garage • Day and night • Engage stakeholders and community Eligibility: • Texas-based established public artists • Ability to work with design teams, stakeholders and community Rendering: garage facing Jonny Morris Road NESC Garage Façade - Artist Selection Process November: Art Call • AIPP Panel & Arts Commission – Art Call approval • Identify selection panelists • Identify 5-7 invited public artists December: Artist Selection Panel • Identify 3 artists to invite to apply • Review applications • Artist interviews January: Artist Approval & Contracting • AIPP Panel & Arts Commission – Artist Selection Approval • City Council – Contract Approval • Artist Contracting NESC – Next Steps Garage Façade • AIPP Panel – Art Call approval • Arts Commission – Art Call approval • Identify selection panelists • Identify 5-7 invited public artists • Volunteer to sit on the Artist Selection Panel NESC Campus AIPP Projects • Coordination w/ sponsors and managing departments to develop art calls for additional AIPP opportunities Action needed to approve the Art Call
REGULAR MEETING of the ARTS COMMISSION November 17, 2025, at 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001. 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 The ARTS COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR meeting on 17 ,November 2025 at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001. 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Commissioner Houston called the ARTS COMMISSION Meeting to order at 6:01p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Gina Houston, Acia Gray, Felipe Garza, Faiza Kracheni Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Keyheira Keys, Monica Maldonado, Heidi Schmalbach, Sharron B Anderson Board Members Absent: Muna Hussaini, Celina Zisman CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Gina Houston - Chair, Acia Gray - Vice Chair, Keyheira Keys, Monica Maldonado, Felipe Garza, Heidi Schmalbach, Muna Hussaini, Celina Zisman, Faiza Kracheni, Sharron B Anderson, Nagavalli Medicharla MEETING MINUTES CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL • Maria Luisa Guitierrez from Casa Costura asked for assitance with Spanish language assistance for the AACME grants. They are not clearly translated and the contract . They would like to City to consider offering the contract in Spanish. • Luis Ordaz from Proyecto Teatro spoke on their experience assisting Spanish language applicants. They are advocating for the Arts Grants contracts to be provided in Spanish. • Hector Ordaz from Proyecto Teatro spoke on their concerns with funding disparities and with the quality of the equipment at the cultural centers. • Cedric ___ from ___ spoke about their upcoming holiday market. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on October 20, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of October 20, 2025 were approved on Commissioner Gry’s motion, Commissioner Maldonado’s second on an 7-0 vote with Commisisoner Garza, Kracheni abstaining and Commissioners Hussaini, Zisman absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Update on actions taken at the November 3rd Art in Public Places Panel by Commissioner Schmalbach The update was given by Commissioner Schmalbach. 3. Update on actions taken at the October 15th Downtown Commission meeting by Commissioner Houston The update was given by Commissioner Houston 4. Update on the TEMPO 2025-26 Artist Selection by Mandi Thomas, Chief Operating Officer, The Trail Conservancy and Rebecca Rende, Art in Public Places Coordinator Senior. The update was given by Mandi Thomas, Chief Operating Officer, The Trail Conservancy and Jaime Castillo, Art in Public Places Manager. STAFF BRIEFINGS 5. Staff briefing regarding an update on the Hotel Occupancy Tax by Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor. An …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14 AT 5:30PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W 2nd STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities 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 Nekaybaw Watson, Nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov, 512-974-2562. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Conor Kelly, Chair Elisabeth Meyer, Vice Chair Gabriel Arellano Lisa Chang DeLawnia Comer-HaGans CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Audrea Diaz Mickey Fetonte Lynn Murphy Elizabeth Slade Kristen Vassallo 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. 2. Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities regular meeting on September 12, 2025. Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities regular meeting on July 11, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing regarding therapeutic recreation programs. Presentation by Sara Carlson, Recreation Program Manager, Austin Parks and Recreation and Evan Kessler, Recreation Program Supervisor, Austin Parks and Recreation. Staff briefing regarding the Digital Accessibility Compliance Project. Presentation by Luisa Apolaya Torres, Senior Service Designer, Austin Technology Services. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Presentation of AWEbility Festival Awards. Community Award to be presented to ADAPT of Texas. Government Award to be presented to Travis County Services for Deaf. Individual Award to be presented to Hayley Broadway. 5. 6. Discussion of the AWEbility WEE Festival regarding a recap of the event. Discussion regarding the submission of budget priorities to Budget Working Group Members. (Current Members: Chair Kelly, Commissioner Chang, and Commissioner Vassallo). DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. 8. Approve a recommendation to Council for support of the Elisabet Ney Museum renovations. Approve the 2026 annual schedule of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities. 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 …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Recommendation Number (20251114-007): Recommendation to the City Council Regarding Elisabet Ney Museum Accessible Restroom Facility WHEREAS, the Elisabet Ney Museum is undergoing restoration and improvements; WHEREAS, the Museum lacks an accessible restroom as described in the Americans with Disabilities Act; WHEREAS, plans have been created for an accessible restroom to be constructed as part of the restoration and improvements, in partnership with the Friends of Elisabet Ney Museum, although funding and support for the addition is still being sought; WHEREAS, the Committee has decided to recommend to the Austin City Council that it support the construction of an ADA accessible restroom to allow all visitors to fully enjoy the Museum. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities encourages the Austin City Council to support the addition of an accessible restroom as part of the Elisabet Ney Museum restoration and improvements. Date of Approval: November 14, 2025 Motion: Chair Conor Kelly Record of the vote: 8-0 Second: Commissioner Kristen Vassallo For: Chair Kelly, Vice Chair Meyer, Commissioners Arellano, Chang, Comer-HaGans, Diaz, Murphy, and Vassallo. Against: None Attest: Nekaybaw Watson Nekaybaw Watson
Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Minutes September 12, 2025 MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Friday, September 12, 2025 The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities convened in a regular meeting on Friday, September 12, 2025, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd St. Room 1101, Austin, Texas. Chair Kelly called the Mayor’s Committee on People with Disabilities Meeting to order at 5:33 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Conor Kelly, Chair Gabriel Arellano Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Elisabeth Meyer, Vice Chair Lisa Chang DeLawnia Comer-HaGans Mickey Fetonte Lynn Murphy Elizabeth Slade Kristen Vassallo PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities regular meeting minutes on August 8, 2025. The motion to approve the minutes from the meeting of August 8, 2025 on Chair Kelly’s motion with no objection passed on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Fetonte was off the dais. Commissioners Diaz, and Franks were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 1 Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Minutes September 12, 2025 2. Staff briefing regarding the therapeutic recreation programs being planned and implemented by Evan Kessler, Recreation Program Supervisor, Austin Parks and Recreation and Rachel Hyde, Recreation Program Supervisor, Austin Parks and Recreation regarding therapeutic recreation programs their budget needs for more accessible therapeutic recreation programs. Presentation postponed until next meeting. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. Presentation by Ann Graham, Liaison, Friends of Elisabet Ney regarding renovation plans for the Elisabet Ney Museum and their plans to make the space more accessible to patrons. Presentation given by Ann Graham, Liaison, Friends of Elisabet Ney. Update regarding the most recent meeting of the Austin Transit Partnership Community Advisory Committee. Discussion was held. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 5. Update from the October 2025 Disability Event Working Group on community outreach and marketing efforts. Update provided by Commissioner Arellano. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. 7. 8. 9. Formation of a working group regarding the expansion of therapeutic recreation program access and the creation of budget recommendations for therapeutic recreation programs within the Austin Parks and Recreation Department. The motion to approve the formation of a working group to expand therapeutic recreation program access and the creation of budget recommendation for therapeutic recreation programs within the Austin Parks and Recreation Department with Vice Chair Meyer and Commissioners Slade and Vassallo as members was approved on Commissioner Vassallo’s motion, Vice Chair Meyer’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners …
Therapeutic Recreation Services Austin Parks and Recreation ‹#› Therapeutic Recreation Services Provides recreation opportunities for individuals with disabilities throughout the City of Austin. • McBeth Recreation Center • Alamo Recreation Center • Dottie Jordan Recreation Center • Parque Zaragoza Recreation Center • Modifications and Support Therapeutic Recreation Logistics Current Individuals Receiving TR Services • Youth - 472 • Adults - 867 TR Program Employees • 18 Full Time Employees • 16 Certified Recreation Therapists • 47 Temporary Employees providing hands- on support. Therapeutic Recreation PROGRAMS Adult • Adult day programs • Special Olympics • Enrichment • Job Skills Youth & Teens • Youth Therapies • Enrichment • Young Athletes • Summer Camp Special Events • APD Community Connect • Adaptive Field Day • Art in the Park Therapeutic Recreation Modification & Support • Participant Assessment, Modification Planning and Parent review meeting • Youth Program - Support Staffing • After-School, Camp Day & Summer Camp • Inclusion Support Staff Trainings • ASL Interpreters THERAPEUTIC RECREATION IS GROWING RAPIDLY & DEMAND IS OUTPACING OUR ABILITY TO MEET IT. ADDITIONAL INVESTMENTS WOULD ALLOW THERAPEUTIC RECREATION TO ENHANCE CURRENT SERVICES & EXPAND OFFERINGS. Future Growth Opportunities • Materials to implement universally designed spaces & programs across department • Additional adaptive tools and support materials to address ongoing requests for program modifications • Parent and caregiver support and education programs • Development of new enrichment programs (youth, teens, adults) • Expansion of Therapeutic Recreation therapy groups for youth & teens Learn more on our website Austin Parks and Recreation ‹#›
Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Minutes July 11, 2025 MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Friday, July 11, 2025 The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities convened in a regular meeting on Friday, July 11, 2025, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd St. Room 1101, Austin, Texas. Chair Kelly called the Mayor’s Committee on People with Disabilities Meeting to order at 5:36 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Conor Kelly, Chair Gabriel Arellano Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Lisa Chang DeLawnia Comer-HaGans Lynn Murphy Elizabeth Slade PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Zenobia Joseph – Public transportation systems in Austin Morgan Clift – Great Strides ABA APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities regular called meeting on June 13, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of June 13, 2025 were approved on Chair Kelly’s motion, Commissioner Chang’s second on an 6-0 vote. Vice Chair Meyer and Commissioners Diaz, Fetonte, Franks, and Vassallo were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 1 Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Minutes July 11, 2025 2. Staff briefing regarding upcoming events from the Office of Police Oversight. Briefing provided by Cooper Thompson, Community Engagement Specialist, and Sara Peralta, Public Information and Marketing Program Manager, Office of Police Oversight. Briefing provided by Cooper Thompson, Community Engagement Specialist, and Sara Peralta, Public Information and Marketing Program Manager, Office of Police Oversight. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Presentation regarding instant ASL Access by Joseph Tsai, CONVO. Presentation regarding instant ASL access from Convo Access provided by Joseph Tsai. Update from the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) representative on the work of the committee from the June 2025 meeting. Update provided by Commissioner Chang. Discussion of disability access at Blues on the Green. Discussed. Update regarding the most recent meeting of the Austin Transit Partnership Community Advisory Committee. Postponed to the next regular meeting with no objection. Discussion regarding the Texas Department of Transportation Civil Rights Division’s 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Withdrawn. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 8. Update from the October 2025 Disability Event Working Group on their most recent meetings and accomplishments. Update provided by Commissioner Arellano. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 9. 10. Formation of a working group regarding the expansion of therapeutic recreation program access and the creation of budget recommendations for therapeutic recreation programs within the Austin Parks and Recreation Department. This item was postponed on Chair Kelly’s …
Digital Accessibility Compliance Project (DACP) Mayor’s Committee for People With Disabilities Friday, November 14th, 2025 Luisa Apolaya Torres Sr. Service Designer @ ATS Communications & Engagement Lead @ DACP Accessibility 5 Es, Core Value of Service: Equity Through the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title 2, our responsibility as the City of Austin (CoA) is to provide equal access to information and services regardless of a person’s physical or developmental abilities or impairments. 2 Widespread Disability Population 56.7 million Americans (~20% of the U.S. population) have reported some type of disability. The actual number is likely to be larger. 3 Kinds of Disabilities Visual Auditory Cognitive • Conductive hearing loss • Memory impairments • Color blindness • Low vision • Degenerative eyesight loss • Blindness Physical • Paralysis • Muscular and joint Contextual • Browsers and devices • Connectivity • Neural hearing • Learning disabilities conditions loss • Deafness • Attention disorders • Reduced dexterity • Language • Seizure disorders • Nerve injury • Space and context 4 The Department of Justice (DOJ) Ruling On April 24, 2024, the DOJ finalized the rule under Title 2 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), requiring state and local governments to make web content and mobile applications meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. 5 By April 24, 2026 As communicated in previous memos, under ADA Title 2, the CoA must conform all public- facing digital experiences (websites, apps, attached documents, etc.) to meet DOJ accessibility guidelines. 6 In Scope to DOJ/ Title II Compliance The DoJ rule requires the City’s digital services and content to meet WCAG 2.1 AA conformance with 50 success criteria (30 from level A, 20 from level AA), across all of the following: • Public-facing websites and mobile apps the City provides or controls • Embedded tools and transactions (payments, applications, forms) • Digital documents presented to the public (HTML pages preferred; PDFs when unavoidable) • Audio/video provided to the public (captions; audio description when needed) 7 Out of Scope for DOJ/Title II Compliance AAA level criteria: 28 AAA success criteria in the WCAG 2.1 are not required for AA conformance, and therefore not required for compliance with the DOJ rule. • E.g. Plain language rewrites of all content: while highly beneficial for equity and usability, plain language is criterion for AAA and not for AA. Department-by-department mandates to run disability-inclusive design and testing Instead, …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Recommendation Number (20251114-007): Recommendation to the City Council Regarding Elisabet Ney Museum Accessible Restroom Facility WHEREAS, the Elisabet Ney Museum is undergoing restoration and improvements; WHEREAS, the Museum lacks an accessible restroom as described in the Americans with Disabilities Act; WHEREAS, plans have been created for an accessible restroom to be constructed as part of the restoration and improvements, in partnership with the Friends of Elisabet Ney Museum, although funding and support for the addition is still being sought; WHEREAS, the Committee has decided to recommend to the Austin City Council that it support the construction of an ADA accessible restroom to allow all visitors to fully enjoy the Museum. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities encourages the Austin City Council to support the addition of an accessible restroom as part of the Elisabet Ney Museum restoration and improvements. Date of Approval: _____________________________ Record of the vote: Attest: _____________________________________________
2026 Annual Meeting Schedule Dates 2nd Friday of Each Month at 5:30PM Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101 Friday, January 9th Friday, February 13th Friday, March 13th Friday, April 10th Friday, May 8th Friday, June 12th Friday, July 10th Friday, August 14th Friday, September 11th Friday, October 9th Friday, November 13th Friday, December 11th
Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Minutes November 14, 2025 MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Friday, November 14, 2025 The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities convened in a regular meeting on Friday, November 14, 2025, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd St. Room 1101, Austin, Texas. Chair Kelly called the Mayor’s Committee on People with Disabilities Meeting to order at 5:31 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Conor Kelly, Chair Gabriel Arellano Audrea Diaz Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Elisabeth Meyer, Vice Chair Lisa Chang DeLawnia Comer-HaGans Lynn Murphy Kristen Vassallo Commissioners Absent: Mickey Fetonte Elizabeth Slade PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Melinda Crockom- Congratulations for the AWEbility Festival success!! APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities regular meeting minutes on September 12, 2025. The motion to approve the minutes from the meeting of September 12, 2025 on Chair Kelly’s motion, Commissioner Arellano’s second passed on a 7-0 vote. Vice Chair Meyer was off the dais. Commissioners Fetonte and Slade were absent. 1 Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Minutes November 14, 2025 2. Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities regular meeting on July 11, 2025. The motion to approve the minutes from the meeting of September 12, 2025 on Chair Kelly’s motion, Commissioner Vassallo’s second passed on a 7-0 vote. Vice Chair Meyer was off the dais. Commissioners Fetonte and Slade were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Staff briefing regarding therapeutic recreation programs. Presentation by Sara Carlson, Recreation Program Manager, Austin Parks and Recreation and Evan Kessler, Recreation Program Supervisor, Austin Parks and Recreation. Presentation was provided by Sara Carlson, Recreation Program Manager, Austin Parks and Recreation, Evan Kessler, Recreation Program Supervisor, Austin Parks and Recreation, and Jodi Jay, Assistant Director, Austin Parks and Recreation. 4. Staff briefing regarding the Digital Accessibility Compliance Project. Presentation by Luisa Apolaya Torres, Senior Service Designer, Austin Technology Services. Presentation was provided by Apolaya Torres, Senior Service Designer, Austin Technology Services. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Presentation of AWEbility Festival Awards. Community Award to be presented to ADAPT of Texas. Government Award to be presented to Travis County Services for Deaf. Individual Award to be presented to Hayley Broadway. Awards given. 6. Discussion of the AWEbility WEE Festival regarding a recap of the event. Discussion was held. 7. Discussion regarding the submission of budget priorities to Budget Working Group Members. (Current Members: Chair …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE DOWNTOWN AUSTIN COMMUNITY COURT ADVISORY BOARD FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2025 AT 8:00 A.M. ONE TEXAS CENTER, TRAINING ROOM 505 BARTON SPRINGS ROAD AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board 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 Edna Staniszewski at edna.staniszewski@austintexas.gov or at (512) 974-1260. CURRENT [BOARD MEMBERS OR COMMISSIONERS]: Lea Downey Gallatin, Chair Anu Kapadia, Vice Chair Kergin Bedell Karly Jo Dixon CALL TO ORDER Mikaela Frissell Faye Mills Amanda Marzullo Katy Jo Muncie Josh Robinson Roy Woody PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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 including individuals that wish to share first-hand accounts regarding their experiences being served through Austin’s homelessness system DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 1. Approve Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget recommendations related to Austin Community Court case management services (Downey Gallatin/Kapadia) - Lea Downey Gallatin, DACC Advisory Board Chair ADJOURNMENT Page 1 of 2 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 Edna Staniszewski at Austin Community Court Department, at 512) 974-1260 or at edna.staniszewski@austintexas.gov.], to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Downtown Austin Community Court Advisory Board, please contact Edna Staniszewski at (512) 974-1260 or at edna.staniszewski@austintexas.gov. Page 2 of 2
DACC ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES (14, NOVEMBER 2025) DOWNTOWN AUSTIN COMMUNITY COURT ADVISORY BOARD SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 14, 2025 The DOWNTOWN AUSTIN COMMUNITY COURT ADVISORY BOARD convened in a SPECIAL CALLED CALLED meeting on 14, NOVEMBER 2025, at 505 BARTON SPRINGS RD in Austin, Texas. Chair Lea Downey Gallatin called the DOWNTOWN AUSTIN COMMUNITY COURT ADVISORY BOARD Meeting to order at 8:07 a.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Lea Downey Gallatin, Vice Chair Dr. Anu Kapadia, and Roy Woody Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Mikaela Frissell, Josh Robinson, and Katy Jo Muncie PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 1. Approve Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget recommendations related to Austin Community Court case management services (Downey Gallatin/Kapadia) - Lea Downey Gallatin, DACC Advisory Board Chair o After some discussion, three sentences were added the draft recommendation. Recommendation approved with revisions on Vice Chair Dr. Anu Kapadia’s motion and Board member Roy Woody’s second on a (6-0) vote. Board members not in attendance: Kergin Bedell, Karly Jo Dixon, Faye Mills, and Amando Marzullo. into ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 8:32 a.m. The minutes were approved at the November 21, 2025 meeting on Board Member Josh Robinson’s motion, Board Member Roy Woody’s second on a (6-0) vote. 1
