REGULAR MEETING OF THE DOWNTOWN COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2026 AT 5:30 P.M AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 W 2ND ST. AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Downtown 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 Ryan Sperling, 512-974-3568, ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Ed Ishmael, Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Pat Buchta David Carroll Kevin Chen Joe Silva Jennifer Franklin AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Kimberly Levinson, Vice Chair Nathan McDaniel Charles Peveto Sania Shifferd Bat Taniguchi Philip Wiley 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 Downtown Commission regular meeting of April 15, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Update on the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan and progress towards 50/50 Mode Share. Presentation by Cole Kitten, Division Manager, Austin Transportation and Public Works. 3. Update regarding the new convention center. Presentation by Katy Zamesnik, Interim Director, Austin Convention Center. 4. Presentation regarding the Red River Cultural District’s economic impact on the downtown area. Presentation by Nicole Klepadlo, Executive Director, Red River Cultural District. 5. Update regarding Arts Commission activities and concerns related to the Downtown Commission’s scope. 6. Update regarding Public Safety Commission activities and concerns related to the Downtown Commission’s scope. 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 Ryan Sperling at the Austin City Clerk’s Office, at 512-974-3568 or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Downtown Commission, please contact Ryan Sperling, 512-974-3568, ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov
DOWNTOWN COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026 The Downtown Commission convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 301 W 2nd St. in Austin, Texas. Chair Ishmael called the Downtown Commission Meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Ed Ishmael (Chair) Kimberly Levinson (Vice Chair) Pat Buchta David Carroll Liz Coufal Nathan McDaniel Charles Peveto Bat Taniguchi Phillip Wiley Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Rebecca Bernhardt Jennifer Franklin Joe Silva PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Downtown Commission regular meeting of March 11, 2026. The minutes of the March 11, 2026 meeting were approved on Commissioner Peveto’s motion, Commissioner Buchta’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Shifferd was absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing regarding updates to the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan. Presentation by Chris Ryerson, Division Manager and Evelyn Mitchell, Planner Principal, Austin Planning. 1 The presentation was made by Chris Ryerson, Division Manager and Evelyn Mitchell, Planner Principal, Austin Planning. 3. Briefing regarding Downtown Density Bonus Phase I Updates. Briefing by Nicholas Smith, Planner Senior and Stevie Greathouse, Capital Program Consultant, Austin Planning. The presentation was made by Stevie Greathouse, Capital Program Consultant, and Nicholas Smith, Planner Senior, Austin Planning. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Presentation providing a general update on progress and plans for the new Austin Convention Center. Presentation by Katy Zamesnik, Interim Director, Austin Convention Center. Withdrawn without objection. 5. Presentation regarding the Red River Cultural District’s economic impact on the downtown area. Presentation by Nicole Klepadlo, Executive Director, Red River Cultural District. Withdrawn without objection. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding renaming Cesar Chavez Street. There was a motion by Commissioner Wiley, seconded by Commissioner Levinson, to amend the recommendation to strike “and” and insert “the” before “north” in the first WHEREAS. The amendment was approved without objection on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Shifferd was absent. There was a motion by Commissioner McDaniels, seconded by Vice Chair Levinson, to strike “City” and insert “community” in the second-to-last WHEREAS and insert “in” before “the” in the first WHEREAS. The amendment was approved without objection on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Shifferd was absent. The recommendation to Council regarding renaming Cesar Chavez Street was approved as amended on Vice Chair Levinson’s motion, Commissioner Coufal’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Shifferd was absent. 7. Conduct officer elections for Chair and Vice …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSION ON VETERANS AFFAIRS On Wednesday May 20, 2026 at 7pm City of Austin Permitting & Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Room 1401/1402 Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Commission on Veterans Affairs may be participating by video conference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Jesus Simental at 512-974-7742 or email at jesus.simental@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Michael Mcinerney – Chair Jose Reyes – Vice Chair William Dahlstrom Armando Gonzales Bryce Laake-Stanfield Anita Roberts Christopher Wilson Lucas Castillo Fansu Ku Amber Schleuning VACANT – D1 CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES AGENDA 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Veteran Affairs Regular Meeting of Apr 15, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. Discussion on creating partnership with Travis County for veteran resource support. Discussion on what is happening with the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) and representation at the JIC from the Commission on Veterans Affairs. Discussion on participation by the Commission on Veterans Affairs at the 2026 Veterans Day Parade. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 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 Please call Jesus Simental at (512) 974-7742 or jesus.simental@austintexas.gov at Equity and Inclusion Department to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Commission on Veterans Affairs, please contact Jesus Simental at 512-974-7742 or jesus.simental@austintexas.gov.
REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE BOND OVERSIGHT COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, May 20, 2026, AT 2:00 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, ROOM 1101 301 WEST SECOND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Bond Oversight 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 Nicole Hernandez, 512-974-7644, nicole.hernandez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS OR COMMISSIONERS John McNabb, Chair Zachary Bird JC Dwyer Bob Libal Santiago Rodriguez Austin Wright AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Ramiro Diaz, Vice Chair Charles Curry Stephen Gonzalez Russell Korte Kenneth Standley 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 Bond Oversight Commission Regular meeting on April 20, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion on the 2026 Bond Election Advisory Task Force recent meeting items. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Approve a recommendation to Council for a Spending Plan. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Nicole Hernandez or Delivery nicole.hernandez@austintexas.gov , to request service or for additional information. 512-974-7644 Services, Capital Austin at at For more information on the Bond Oversight Commission, please contact Nicole Hernandez at 512-974-7644 or nicole.hernandez@austintexas.gov.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2026, AT 6 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Zoning and Platting 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 2 p.m. on the day of the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, please use the QR code or link at the end of this document. If you have questions regarding speaker registration, please contact Ella Garcia, Staff Liaison, at LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-978-0821. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Hank Smith, Chair (District 8) Betsy Greenberg, Vice Chair (District 10) Ryan Puzycki, Secretary (District 7) Alejandra Flores, Parliamentarian (District 5) Luis Osta Lugo (Mayor’s Representative) Scott Boone (District 1) David Fouts (District 2) Lonny Stern (District 3) Andrew Cortes (District 4) Christian Tschoepe (District 6) Taylor Major (District 9) Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0821 Attorney: Jenna Schwartz, 512-978-0871 Page 1 of 5 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 Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Rezoning: C14-2026-0021 - Round Rock ISD Career & Technical Education Center; District 6 9900 Spectrum Drive, Lake Creek Location: Owner/Applicant: Dennis Covington Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Civilitude (Kyle Moore, P.E.) IP-PDA to IP-PDA, to change conditions of zoning Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Austin Planning C14-2026-0023 - 8863 Anderson Mill Road; District 6 8863 Anderson Mill Road, Lake Creek 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Third NHP Holdings, LP (Nelson H. Puett GP) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Nelson Puett Real Estate (Shawna Sigala) I-RR, GR-CO to GR-CO Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Austin Planning 4. Conditional Use Permit: SPC-2025-0320A - 4109 Marathon Conditional Use Permit; District 10 4109 Marathon Boulevard, Waller Creek Location: Owner/Applicant: Fadana Real Estate LLC (Fuad Fayad) Agent: Request: ATX Permit & Consulting, LLC (Lila Nelson) Conditional Use …
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ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2026-0021 - Round Rock ISD Career & Technical Education Center - PDA Amendment DISTRICT: 6 ADDRESS: 9900 Spectrum Drive ZONING FROM: IP-PDA * The applicant is requesting to amend the existing planned development area (PDA) overlay to add Public Primary Educational Facilities, Public Secondary Educational Facilities, Administrative Services, and Childcare Services (General) as permitted uses of the property. TO: IP-PDA* SITE AREA: 48.79 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Dennis Covington APPLICANT/AGENT: Civilitude (Kyle Moore, P.E.) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends IP-PDA, Industrial Park-Planned Development Combining District, zoning to change conditions of zoning. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: May 19, 2026 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 02 C14-2026-0021 - Round Rock ISD Career & Technical Education Center; District 61 of 11 C14-2026-0021 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: 2 The property in question is a 48+ acre office development, with two surface parking lots, zoned IP-PDA. There is floodplain (Davis Springs Branch Creek) and a detention pond zoned PUD to the north and a multifamily complex zoned MF-3-CO to the northeast. To the south, there is an office/warehouse center zoned IP-CO. The lots to the east contain detention zoned P and R&D and another multifamily development zoned MF-3. To the west, there is an office/manufacturing plan and undeveloped land zoned IP-PDA and IP respectively. In this rezoning request, the applicant is asking to amend the existing planned development area (PDA) to add Public Primary Educational Facilities, Public Secondary Educational Facilities, Administrative Services, and Childcare Services (General) as permitted uses of the property (please see Applicant’s Request Letter – Exhibit C). The applicant, Round Rock School District, recently purchased this 206,000-square-foot office facility, which was formally home to a legal services firm, to utilize this site as a districtwide center for career and technical education and innovation. It will house training for auto body, cosmetology, early childhood and electrical trades, among other uses that will include providing practice spaces for robotics teams. The staff recommends IP-PDA zoning, to amend the existing PDA conditions in Ordinance No. 931104-K, to permit Public Primary Educational Facilities, Public Secondary Educational Facilities, Administrative Services, and Childcare Services (General) on the property. The proposed zoning is consistent with the purpose of the base district and surrounding zoning patterns. There are commercial and industrial uses to the south, east and west of the site under consideration. The property fronts on …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2026-0023 - 8863 Anderson Mill Road DISTRICT: 6 ADDRESS: 8863 Anderson Mill Road ZONING FROM: I-RR, GR-CO TO: GR-CO SITE AREA: 3.12 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Third NHP Holdings, LP (Nelson H. Puett GP) AGENT: Nelson Puett Real Estate (Shawna Sigala) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends GR-CO, Community Commercial-Conditional Overlay Combining District, zoning. The conditional overlay will prohibit the following uses on the property: Automotive Repair Services, Automotive Sales, Automotive Washing (of any type), Bail Bond Services, Club or Lodge, Commercial Off-Street Parking, Drop Off Recycling Collection Facility, Exterminating Services, Funeral Services, Hotel/Motel, Off-Site Accessory Parking, Outdoor Entertainment, Outdoor Sports and Recreation, Pawn Shop Services and Service Station. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: May 19, 2026 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 03 C14-2026-0023 - 8863 Anderson Mill Road; District 61 of 20 C14-2026-0023 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: 2 The property in question is a suite developed with a commercial strip center that fronts Anderson Mill Road. The lots to the north, across Anderson Mill Road, contain single family residences currently designated I-SF-2. The tracts of land to the south and east are developed with public schools (Deer Park Middle School and Live Oak Elementary School) designated I-RR. To the west, there is an undeveloped tract of land and townhouse residences zoned LR- MU-CO. In this request, the applicant is asking to zone the property to GR-CO, Community Commercial-Conditional Overlay Combining District, zoning to bring the existing uses on the site into conformance with City of Austin Land Use regulations. The applicant proposes to maintain the current conditional overlay from the previous GR-CO zoning case for the restaurant footprint in this shopping center from zoning case C14-2022-0041 (please see Ordinance No. 20220728-135 - Exhibit C). The staff is recommending GR-CO, Community Commercial-Conditional Overlay District, zoning for the property under consideration. The proposed GR-CO zoning will allow for low intensity office and commercial uses on a lot that front onto an arterial roadway, Anderson Mill Road. GR-CO zoning will permit the applicant to develop and maintain limited commercial uses on a property adjacent to the residential neighborhoods to the north. The proposed zoning will permit the applicant to bring the existing uses on the site into conformance the land use regulations in the City of Austin Code. The applicant agrees with the staff’s recommendation. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION SITE PLAN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: PROJECT NAME: SPC-2025-0320A 4109 Marathon Conditional Use Permit ZAP DATE: May 19, 2026 ADDRESS: 4109 Marathon Blvd COUNCIL DISTRICT: 10 APPLICANT: Fadana Real Estate, LLC (Fuad Fayad) AGENT: PROPERTY OWNER: ATX Permit & Consulting, LLC (Lila Nelson) (512) 657-7349 4408 Spicewood Spring Road Austin, Texas 78759 Fadana Real Estate, LLC (Fuad Fayad) 4108 N. Larmar Blvd Austin, TX 78756 CASE MANAGER: Randall Rouda Randall.Rouda@austintexas.gov (512) 978-3338 PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to allow off-site accessory parking to serve an existing auto sales use. No construction is proposed with this Conditional Use Permit, however, one building will be demolished under a separately issued Site Plan Exemption and Demolition Permit. The existing paved surface will be striped for parking. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit with a Condition of Approval to require the installation of signage limiting the use of the Off-Site Accessory Parking area to employees, customers and guests and prohibiting the storage or display of vehicles for sale. PROJECT INFORMATION: SITE AREA: SITE’S ZONING WATERSHED WATERSHED ORDINANCE TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS Not required CAPITOL VIEW CORRIDOR PROPOSED ACCESS 7,579 square feet LR-ETOD-DBETOD Waller Creek (Urban) Comprehensive Watershed Ordinance FLOOR-AREA RATIO BUILDING COVERAGE IMPERVIOUS COVERAGE PARKING None Alley between Marathon Blvd. and Lamar Blvd. Allowed 0.5:1 50% 80% None Required 0:1 0% 80% 13 Proposed SUMMARY COMMENTS ON SITE PLAN: Land Use: The property consists of two lots. The zoning for both lots was recently changed from LO- ETOD-DBETOD to LR-ETOD-DBETOD. (Zoning Case No. C14-2025-0023, City Council Ordinance No. 04 SPC-2025-0320A - 4109 Marathon Conditional Use Permit; District 101 of 11 4109 Marathon CUP SPC-2025-0320A 2 20250522-075). The Site is currently 100% paved and contains an existing storage building with a footprint of approximately 6,853 square feet. No Construction is proposed with this Conditional Use Permit, however, a Site Plan Exemption and Demolition Permit have previously been issued for the demolition of the existing building and removal of approximately 1,580 square feet of pavement adjacent to Marathon Boulevard. If the Conditional Use Permit is approved, the remaining paved area will be striped for parking. Access to the parking lot would be from the alley to the east of the site, between Lamar Boulevard and Marathon Boulevard. The property to be served is an existing automobile sales use located across the …
ZAP • Appeal or disapproval of an application for prelim plan or plat • All zoning applications except those under the jurisdiction of PC • Applications for land use variances or special exceptions under 25-1-211 • Requests to approve more than 15% parkland dedication for single family developments under 25-1-602 ILA (as they relate to use, development, and construction) under 25-1-902 • • Right to initiate zoning or rezoning of property under 25-2-242 • Zoning applications for cohesive developments like PUDs • Historic landmark designation under 25-2-355 • Rural residence lot clustering conditional use permits under 25-2-552 • Modifications to site development regulations for warehouse/limited office site plans under 25-2-584 • Right to waive prohibition on surface parking lots, curb cuts, and unscreened garage openings for new development on congress or east of 6th on streets adjacent to a downtown park or town lake or along a downtown creek under 25-2-643 • Right to waive certain requirements related to off street parking in convention center combining districts east of 35 under 25-2-644 • Right to reduce number hours of operations for bed and breakfasts residential use facility under 25-2-786 • Appeals and protests of waivers for lodging houses as it relates to number of rooms and parking requirements under 25-2-787 • Conditional permitting for performance venues under 25-2-819 • Right to set telecommunication tower heights for towers 300+ feet from a MH district/use or SF-5 district/use under 25-2-839 • Right to waive separation requirements for towers and certain districts under 25-2-839 • Approving nonconforming uses under 25-2-947 • Approving site plans that propose alternatives to the landscape requirements under 25-2- 1001 • Hill country road way corridor variances to the minimum 40% natural state requirement under 25-2-1025 • Right to initiate site specific compatibility standard amendments under 25-2-1054 • Waiving hill country corridor roadway requirements under 25-2-1105 • Approving voluntary requests to be subject to the hill country roadway corridor regulations under 25-2-1106 • Granting hill country roadway corridor FAR development bonuses for properties with grades steeper than 15% under 25-2-1128 • Approving licensing agreements for docks on Lake Austin, Lady Bird Lake, or Lake Walter E. Long that want to construct living quarters or businesses into or above the lake under 25-2-1177 • Right to waive street alignment requirements for subdivision layouts under 25-3-52 • Prelim plan and plat appeals under 25-4-33 • Platting requirement variances under 25-4-37 • …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, May 5, 2026 ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2026 The Zoning and Platting Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Smith called the Zoning and Platting Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Hank Smith Betsy Greenberg Ryan Puzycki Alejandra Flores David Fouts Andrew Cortes Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Scott Boone Lonny Stern Commissioners Absent: Luis Osta Lugo Taylor Major Christian Tschoepe PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The minutes from the meeting of Tuesday, April 21, 2026, were approved on the consent agenda, on Parliamentarian Flores’ motion, Secretary Puzycki’s second, on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Osta Lugo, Major, and Tschoepe were absent. 1 ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, May 5, 2026 PUBLIC HEARINGS C14-2025-0112 - Lagos Austin West FM 973 Mixed Use; District 1 11716 ½ North FM 973 Road, Gilleland Creek Watershed 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Wild Horse Creekside Commercial LP (Pete Dwyer) Kimley-Horn (Ethan Harwell) Agent: I-RR to GR-MU Request: Recommended Staff Rec.: Beverly Villela, 512-978-0740, beverly.villela@austintexas.gov Staff: Austin Planning The motion to approve the Applicant’s indefinite postponement request was approved on the consent agenda, on Parliamentarian Flores’ motion, Secretary Puzycki’s second, on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Osta Lugo, Major, and Tschoepe were absent. C14-2025-0064 - Circle C Tract 110; District 5 11010 ½ South Mopac Expressway, Slaughter Creek Watershed 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Circle C Land, LP (Erin D. Pickens) Drenner Group PC (Amanda Swor) Agent: CS-MU-CO to CS-MU-CO, to change conditions of zoning Request: Recommended Staff Rec.: Nancy Estrada, 512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov Staff: Austin Planning The public hearing was closed on Secretary Puzycki’s motion, Parliamentarian Flores’ second, on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Osta Lugo, Major, and Tschoepe were absent. The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of CS-MU-CO, to change conditions of zoning, as amended, was approved on Commissioner Stern’s motion, Parliamentarian Flores’ second, on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Osta Lugo, Major, and Tschoepe were absent. A friendly amendment to limit the impervious cover to 16.38 acres, to limit the square footage of retail to 10,000 square feet, and to limit the number of multifamily units to 1,000, was approved on …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION May 19, 2026 6:00 p.m. Austin Energy Headquarters; 1st Floor; Shudde Fath Conference Room 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, Texas 78723 Some members of the Resource Management Commission maybe participating by video conference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by 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. To register contact Natasha Goodwin, at Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com or 512-322-6505. Members: Charlotte Davis, Chair Paul Robbins, Vice Chair Kamil Cook CALL MEETING TO ORDER AGENDA Trey Farmer GeNell Gary Harry Kennard Martin Luecke Raphael Schwartz Alison Silverstein PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Special Called Resource Management Commission Meeting on April 29, 2026. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing on Clean Energy Portfolio Additions by Lisa Martin, Deputy General Manager and Chief Operating Officer, Austin Energy. 3. Staff briefing on Green Building Residential Updates by Heidi Kasper Director, Energy Efficiency Service, Austin Energy. 4. Staff briefing on Commercial Solar Standard Offer by Tim Harvey Director, Customer Renewable Solutions, Austin Energy. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discussion and recommendation on the Austin Energy Green Building Program revisions. 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 Natasha Goodwin at Austin Energy, at (512) 322-6505 or Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Resource Management Commission, please contact Natasha Goodwin at Austin Energy, at 512-322-6505 or Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com .
Energy Efficiency Services - Commercial and Multifamily Enrollment Pipeline 5/1/2026 Program WFS Location Name Installation Address Council District Measures Commercial Rebates 3-Installation The Modern Condo Tower 610 DAVIS ST UNIT MS2 Commercial Rebates 2-Pre-Inspection BOYD AUSTIN V LLC 1821 DIRECTORS BLVD UNIT 200 Multifamily Income Qualified 2-Pre-Inspection Cortland River Place 10301 FM 2222 RD 12 Multifamily Income Qualified 3-Installation Mueller Flats 1071 CLAYTON LN UNIT 17 Multifamily Income Qualified 3-Installation Bridge at Waters Park 3401 W PARMER LN Multifamily Income Qualified 3-Installation Bridge at Henly 6107 E RIVERSIDE DR UNIT CLUB Multifamily Income Qualified 2-Pre-Inspection Bridge at Midtown Commons 7200 EASY WIND DR C Multifamily Income Qualified 3-Installation Bridge at Asher 10505 S IH 35 SVRD NB CH 9 2 10 4 7 3 7 5 Multifamily Income Qualified 2-Pre-Inspection LOGAN'S MILL 1912 E WILLIAM CANNON DR UNIT 1 2 Multifamily Income Qualified 2-Pre-Inspection Lucent Apartments 12201 DESSAU RD CLUB Multifamily Income Qualified 3-Installation The Haywood 600 E FM 1626 RD CLUB Multifamily Income Qualified 3-Installation The Park at Walnut Creek 12113 METRIC BLVD 1 Multifamily Income Qualified 2-Pre-Inspection WILDWOOD APARTMENTS 7610 CAMERON RD MAINT Multifamily Income Qualified 1-Application Bridge at Waters Park 3401 W PARMER LN Multifamily Income Qualified 2-Pre-Inspection Arrowhead Park Apartments 605 MASTERSON PASS UNIT 100 Multifamily Income Qualified 2-Pre-Inspection Chesapeake Apartments 12300 HYMEADOW DR UNIT 1 Multifamily Income Qualified 3-Installation LUPINE TERRACE 1137 GUNTER ST Multifamily Income Qualified 2-Pre-Inspection Ashford Costa Brava 6407 SPRINGDALE RD UNIT 1 Multifamily Income Qualified 2-Pre-Inspection Park at Summers Grove Apartments 2900 CENTURY PARK BLVD UNIT 1 Multifamily Income Qualified 1-Application Mueller Flats Apts 1071 CLAYTON LN UNIT 17 1 5 7 4 7 4 6 1 1 7 4 Multifamily Income Qualified 1-Application Bridge at Terracina Apartments 8100 N MOPAC EXPY SVRD SB UNIT B 10 Est. kWh Savings Est. $ Incentive 762,679 $202,416 2,068,994 $151,472 Lighting New Construction,General Information - DO NOT REMOVE Lighting,General Information - DO NOT REMOVE Limited Time Bonus Offer 507,232 $273,928 Attic Insulation,Building Information,ECAD Incentive,Limited Time Bonus Offer,Lighting,Property Information,Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat,QC - Qualification,Supplemental Measure,HVAC Tune-Up,Unit Information,Water Saving Devices Building Information,Limited Time Bonus Offer,Property Information,Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat,QC - Qualification,HVAC Tune- Up,Unit Information Building Information,Duct Sealing and Remediation,ECAD Incentive,Limited Time Bonus Offer,Property Information,Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat,QC - Qualification,HVAC Tune-Up,Unit Information 351,389 $232,056 398,513 $231,440 414,994 $228,823 Limited Time Bonus Offer 259,530 $228,172 Building Information,ECAD Incentive,Limited Time Bonus Offer,Property Information,Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat,QC - Qualification,HVAC Tune-Up,Unit …
Resource Management Commission Battery Contract Costs Paul Robbins • May 19, 2026 Bottom Line Austin Energy Needs to Describe the Business Model That Makes These Storage Contracts Economic Assets
Resource Management Commission Austin Energy Green Building Resolution WHEREAS, Austin Energy Green Building updates its standards for single family and multifamily buildings every three years, and WHEREAS, all-electric resistance water heaters are profoundly inefficient, expensive for consumers to operate, drive up electric utility peak demand, and increase air pollution and carbon emissions; and WHEREAS, many of these Residential customers do not have a choice about installing more efficient heat pump water heaters because they live in rented single-family homes and multifamily units; and WHEREAS, most customers who reside in rented units are likely to be in the lower half of income levels and therefore less able to pay high electric bills; and WHEREAS, 60% or more of the energy costs for all-electric resistance water heating can be saved by use of heat pump water heaters and solar water heaters; THEN BE IT RESOLVED that the Resource Management Commission advises the Austin City Council to require heat pump water heaters in single-fuel single family and multifamily units as a requirement for participation in the updated 2026 version of Austin Energy Green Building.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MAY 19, 2026 – 6:00 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 Some members of the Parks and Recreation Board 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, click here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/rVAVuTwSFq or call or email Tim Dombeck, (512) 974-6716, Tim.Dombeck@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Stephanie Bazan (D-5), Chair Lane Becker (Mayor), Vice Chair Shelby Orme (D-1) Pedro Villalobos (D-2) Nicole Merritt (D-3) VACANT (D-4) Luai Abou-Emara (D-6) Diane Kearns-Osterweil (D-7) AGENDA Kim Taylor (D-8) Jennifer Franklin (D-9) Ted Eubanks (D-10) 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 Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of April 27, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Presentation, discussion and approve letters of support for Austin Parks and Recreation staff members who worked to complete the delivery of four pools and two bathhouses: Colony Park Aquatic Facility; Givens Pool; Northwest Pool; Montopolis Pool; Parque Zaragoza Bathhouse; and, Joan Means Khabele Bathhouse at Barton Springs Pool. (Sponsors: Bazan, Becker) Presenter(s): Liana Kallivoka, Assistant Director and D’Anne Williams, Project Manager, Austin Parks and Recreation. 3. Approve an appointment to the Parks and Recreation Board seat on the Joint Sustainability Committee. (Sponsors: Bazan, Becker) Page 1 of 2 STAFF BRIEFINGS 4. 5. 6. 7. Staff briefing on named features in the Waller Creek District Confluence and Sir Swante Palm Neighborhood Park projects. (Sponsors: Bazan, Becker) Presenter(s): John Rigdon, Chief Planning and Design Officer, Waterloo Greenway Conservancy. Staff briefing on Parks Safety. (Sponsors: Bazan, Merritt) Presenter(s): Amanda Ross, Natural Resources Division Manager, Austin Parks and Recreation and Michael Chancellor, Assistant Chief, Austin Police. Staff briefing on the Barton Springs Road bridge replacement project. (Sponsors: Bazan, Becker) Presenter(s): Eric Bailey, Deputy Director, Capital Delivery Services. Staff briefing on Parks and Recreation Department community engagement events, planning …
Waterloo Greenway Phase II: The Confluence and Palm Park Named Features May 19, 2026 Waterloo Greenway Partnership and Governance • The City’s relationship with the Conservancy was formalized in a 2014 Joint Development Agreement (JDA), which outlined roles and responsibilities for the partners and established the Waller Creek Local Government Corporation (LGC) as directed and authorized by Council, to govern the partnership and implement the Greenway program. • This body follows Boards & Commissions rules, meets publicly and contains 5 members appointed by the City and 5 appointed by the Conservancy. • The LGC authorizes scopes of work and City contracts toward the implementation of the projects within the City Council approved Design Plan and governs the District’s public use and operations. • • • • • Sponsoring Departments: Sponsoring Departments: • • • Community Leadership Community Leadership PARD & Watershed Protection APR & Watershed Protection • Operations & Maintenance • Operations & Maintenance • Code Compliance Code Compliance Public Health, Safety & Welfare Public Health, Safety & Welfare • Environmental Stewardship Environmental Stewardship • • • • Subject Matter Expertise Subject Matter Expertise • • Programming & Art Programming & Art Environmental Stewardship Environmental Stewardship • Design Excellence Design Excellence • 3 Waterloo Greenway Phase II Texas Capitol N Lady Bird Lake C E S A R C H A V E Z S T Pontoon Bridge Austin Convention Center Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Creek The Delta Confluence RAINEY ST D A V S S T I D R I S K I L L S T Palm School Palm Park 2 N D S T 3 R D S T 4 T H S T 5 T H S T 6 T H S T 7 T H S T 8 T H S T 9 T H S T 1 0 T H S T 1 1 T H S T 1 2 T H S T Moody Amphitheater 1 5 T H S T SAN JACINTO BLVD Frank C. Erwin, Jr. Special Events Center TRINITY ST NECHES ST RED RIVER ST SABINE ST Red River Cultural District The Refuge IH-35 Waterloo Park Dell Seton Medical Center Dell Medical School at the University of Texas Central Health Brackenridge Redevelopment Site Frank C. Erwin, Jr. Special Events Center Symphony Square Waterloo Greenway Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 4 Waterloo Greenway Naming Authority • The …
Parks Safety Briefing Austin Parks and Recreation & Austin Police May 19, 2026 AUSTIN PARKS AND RECREATION SYSTEM OVERVIEW 2026 20,041 Acres of Green Space 269 Miles of Trail 355 Parks Playgrounds, Venues & Other Spaces 2 TIMELINE AUSTIN PARK RANGERS AND POLICE 1968 2008 2021 First Park Rangers and grew to 10 commissioned peace officers under Austin Parks and Recreation (APR). Park Police consolidated from APR into the Austin Police Department (APD). APD Park Police units officially transitioned to General Police Patrol. 1985-1993 Renamed Park Police; expanded duties with Federal Park Ranger certification. 2008 Park Ranger Program established as ambassadors within APR and partners to APD. 3 PARK RANGER ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Visible Presence: Hike and bike patrols. Responsible Recreation: Stewardship messaging. Visitor Support: Information and guidance. Responsive Service: Addressing park needs. Targeted Education: High-impact outreach to areas of need. 4 PARK RANGERS OPERATIONS 23 Park Rangers 7 Days/Week Zone System Directed Patrols 5 PARK RANGER DATA COLLECTION 6 PARK RANGER CONTACTS FOR DOGS OFF LEASH HEAT MAP 2021-2026 7 APD & APR PARTNERSHIP AND SHARED MESSAGING APD oversees all Public Safety as it relates to illegal activity. APD & APR Meeting Agreement Take, Lock, Hide Messaging Security Cameras Joint Operations Pilot Spring 2026 8 PARKS & RECREATION PUBLIC SAFETY SUPPORT Infrastructure Recommendations: Signage, Security Cameras, Limestone Blocks Focused Programming in Areas of Concern: Bark Rangers, Pop-up Events Park Ranger Joint Efforts with Partners including Austin Police Voluntary Compliance Through Contact With Park Rangers Parking Tickets and Warnings for Violations Third-Party Safety Audit 5/15/20 26 Public Safety In Parks 9 9 APR Security Audit: Strategy and Road Map Findings: • Property Crime: 80% of reported incidents larceny or motor vehicle thefts. • Rule Violations: Pet and alcohol violations most frequent • Physical Security Gaps: Lighting and visibility blind spots create vulnerabilities. Recommendations: • Governance: Centralize safety roles and standardize security protocols. • Activation: Through collaboration with APD and site activation to discourage bad behavior. • Infrastructure: Implement crime prevention through environmental design evaluations and standards including lighting improvements. 10 APR SECURITY AUDIT TRANSITION ROADMAP YEAR 1: GOVERNANCE Security Manager APR-wide guidelines Audit facilities Improve partnerships YEAR 2: OPERATIONS Adopt safety design standards Staff de-escalation training Facility access control recommendations 11 Austin Police Department Public Safety Response in City …
Parks Board – Barton Springs Rd. Bridge Update May 19, 2026 Eric Bailey, P.E. – Deputy Director Capital Delivery Services Barton Springs Road Bridge 100years old built in 1926 1946 Bridge Expansion 20,000 Vehicles per day Key Entrance to Zilker Park and for Major City Events FUNDING SOURCE: • Preliminary Design: 2012, 2018 and 2020 Bonds • Design: 2020 Bond • Construction: FHWA/City 2 Project Development Process - PRELIMINARY PHASE 2015 - 2023 - DESIGN PHASE 2024 - 2027 - CONSTRUCTION PHASE 2027 - 2029 PUBLIC MEETING April 2023 RESPOND TO COMMENTS Summer 2023 REFINE REPORT Fall 2023 COUNCIL ACTION December 2023 60% DESIGN + NEPA PUBLIC MEETINGS + BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS FINAL DESIGN AND PERMITTING BID AND AWARD + COUNCIL ACTION CONSTRUCTION WE ARE HERE Current Condition Spalling Concrete in Bridge Structure Concrete Cores Delamination of Beams Curb And Railing Do Not Meet Current ADA Standards Load Restricted As Of November 2023 – Heavy Vehicles Moving Eastbound Must Use Outer Lanes 4 Analysis Structural and Mobility Analysis: • • • • External Structure - Spalling Concrete • ADA compliance – Pedestrian Circulation Internal Structure – Deteriorating Steel Geotechnical Data –Replacement Design • Pedestrian and Bicycle Mobility – no improvement to existing condition Cost/Benefit Analysis – extended life vs. cost Historical Analysis: • Coordinated with US Army Corps (USACE) and Texas Historic Commission (THC) • The bridge is a contributing feature to the Zilker Park National Register of Historic Places District (1997) • The Texas Historic Commission has approved potentially fully replacing the bridge. As the process continues, the final design will be reviewed and approved by USACE and THC. • Additional analysis is underway as a part of the NEPA process 5 Project Options 6 Bridge Rehabilitation Bridge Structure Rehabilitation 1 Remove Existing Bridge Deck and Spandrel Columns 2 Remaining Portion of Existing Structure 3 New Components: Exterior Pairs of Arch Ribs, Spandrel Columns, Deck, and Abutment Extensions Less than half of the original structure will remain Remaining structure will require refacing with new material surfaces View of old arches will be mostly blocked by new structure 7 City Council Actions 1 Direction from Council in 2020 Bond Resolution (20200812-011): 2 Previous Council Action/Hearings: 11/30/23 – Council conducts a public hearing to recommend the bridge replacement alternative 12/12/23 – Council work session on the recommended option 12/14/23 – Council conducts a public hearing and directs Staff to …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE HISPANIC LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2026, 6:00 PM AUSTIN 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 telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Nekaybaw Watson at nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2562. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Amanda Afifi, Chair Dulce Castañeda Andrea Flores Lyssette Galvan AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Yesenia Ramos, Vice Chair Elizabeth Morales Johanna Moya Fábregas 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 April 28, 2026. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing regarding an overview and update on the workforce training resources, youth initiatives, and Day Labor Program of the Workforce Development Program. Presentation by Ann Eaton, Assistant Director, Austin Economic Development and Khotan Harmon, Workforce Development & Childcare Acting Division Manager, Austin Economic Development. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding Montopolis Fairway Cases 4. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding the Senior Meal Program WORKING GROUP UPDATES 5. Update from the Immigration Working Group regarding meeting with Councilmember Velásquez. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Nekaybaw Watson or Nekaybaw.watson@austinexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. Austin City Clerk’s Office, 512-974-2562 the at at For more information on the Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission, please contact Nekaybaw Watson at nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2562.
Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission April 28, 2026 HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, April 28, 2026 The Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 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 Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Yesenia Ramos, Vice Chair Dulce Castañeda Elizabeth Morales Jesús Perales Melissa Ruiz PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Susana Almanza – Land Acquisition Valerie Menard – Senior Luncheon Program Marian Sanchez – Senior Luncheon Program APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission regular meeting on March 24, 2026. The minutes from the meeting on March 24, 2026, were approved on Vice Chair Ramos’ motion, Commissioner Morales’ second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Flores, Galvan, Moya Fábregas and Peña were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion regarding the recently approved budget recommendations and next steps for them. Discussed. 1 Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission April 28, 2026 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Conduct officer elections for Vice Chair. The motion to elect Commissioner Castañeda as Vice Chair of the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission was approved on Commissioner Castañeda’s motion, Vice Chair Ramos’ second, on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Flores, Galvan, Moya Fábregas and Peña were absent. 4. Conduct officer elections for Chair. The motion to elect Commissioner Galvan as Chair of the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission was approved on Commissioner Castañeda’s motion, Commissioner Perales’ second, on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Flores, Galvan, Moya Fábregas and Peña were absent. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 5. Update from the Arts and Culture Working Group regarding follow-up on a meeting with the Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment about the approved budget recommendations. Update provided by members of the working group. 6. Update from the Immigration Working Group regarding meeting with Councilmember Velásquez. Item 6 was postponed until the next regular meeting of the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission without objection. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Austin Arts Culture Music and Entertainment Department (ACME) Presentation Austin Communications and Engagement Department (ACE) Presentation Workforce Development Immigration Working Group Update Recommendation to Council regarding Montopolis Fairway Cases Recommendation to Council regarding Senior Meal …
. RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Hispanic/ Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission Recommendation Number: 20260519-003 Recommendation to Council regarding Montopolis Fairway WHEREAS, The Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission advises the Austin City Council on issues relating to the quality of life for the City's Hispanic/Latino community; and WHEREAS, the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission addresses issues related to the health, safety, and welfare of the Hispanic/Latino community, with specific attention to areas like affordable housing and economic stability; and WHEREAS, one of those community organizations, People Organized in Defense of Earth and her Resources (PODER), has brought forward a recommendation to city council to purchase the property at Montopolis and Fairway to secure the property for future low-income single-family housing; and WHEREAS, In 2001 the Austin City Council adopted the Montopolis Neighborhood Plan, which called for sustaining its single-family zoning in the heart of Montopolis; and WHEREAS, the 2018 report, “Uprooted: Residential Displacement in Austin’s Gentrifying Neighborhood and What Can be Done About It,” commissioned by the Austin City Council and completed by University of Texas experts recommended that the city make strategic, anti-displacement investments in Montopolis to protect it from further gentrification; and WHEREAS, for years, the Montopolis Neighborhood Plan Contact Team, along with other supporters, have been fighting to sustain its single-family zoning; and WHEREAS, Montopolis already has the highest concentration of multifamily, commercial, and industrial zoning of any planning area in the city; and WHEREAS, The 1.9 acres, known as the Montopolis-Fairway Zoning case, is currently zoned for single- family housing and includes properties at 6202, 6204 Caddie Street; 6205, 6211, 6215 Fairway Street; 1600, 1604, 1606, 1608, 1612, and 1614 Montopolis; and WHEREAS, While the zoning request from the developer to change the zoning from single-family to vertical mixed use was denied, the property remains vulnerable to future gentrifying developments; and . NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission recommends that the city of Austin purchase the property included in the Montopolis- Fairway zoning case to be used to build low-income single-family housing and protect the neighborhood from future gentrification. Date of Approval: May 19, 2026 Motioned By: Commissioner Ramos Seconded By: Commissioner Morales Vote: 6-0 For: Chair Lyssette Galvan, Vice Chair Dulce Castañeda, Commissioners Andrea Flores, Elizabeth Morales, Yesenia Ramos, and Melissa Ruiz Against: None Absent: Commissioners Amanda Afifi and Jesús Perales Attest: Nekaybaw …
. RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission Recommendation Number: 20260519-004 Recommendation to Council regarding Senior Meal Program WHEREAS, PODER has been the leading organization for over 35 years on environmental and social justice issues, and has initiated a new project, Seniors Advocating for Generational Equity (SAGE), at the request of the founding members and neighborhood residents in East Austin. For its first identifiable need, SAGE will request a congregate meal program and activities for older adults in Montopolis that will improve well-being and quality of life; and WHEREAS, for many years, the Montopolis Recreation Center hosted a small congregate meal program with limited activities for older adults. However, the program was removed in 2018 when the center closed for the construction of a new facility that has since been completed and opened several years ago. WHEREAS, in addition, PODER-SAGE has established communication with key administrative staff from the Montopolis Recreation Center, Meals on Wheels, and Family Eldercare, and all have expressed positive support for the establishment of a nutrition congregate meal program at the Montopolis Recreation Center. Family Eldercare expressed a strong interest, given that they are presently building a housing complex with 160 units for older adults in the immediate area. WHEREAS, overall, the survey findings of Montopolis residents, along with the interviews of social service providers serving older adults, expressed the importance of re-establishing a neighborhood luncheon program in Montopolis in the immediate future. The survey responses indicate a high interest in participating in a luncheon program, and very positive comments were received NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, The Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Commission supports the establishing a senior luncheon program at the Montopolis Community Recreation Center. The Montopolis Community Recreation Center is located at 1200 Montopolis Drive. Date of Approval: May 19, 2026 Motioned By: Commissioner Ramos Seconded By: Commissioner Ruiz Vote: 6-0 . For: Chair Lyssette Galvan, Vice Chair Dulce Castañeda, Commissioners Andrea Flores, Elizabeth Morales, Yesenia Ramos, and Melissa Ruiz Against: None Absent: Commissioners Amanda Afifi and Jesús Perales Attest: Nekaybaw Watson, Staff Liaison
Workforce Development & Childcare Update Ann Eaton, Assistant Director Austin Economic Development | May 19, 2026 Austin’s Employment and Economic Growth Austin MSA: 2.5 million people Projection: 4.6 million people by 2060 Regional Labor Force: 1.2 million Key growth drivers: Migration, job creation, education, and innovation Growth concentrating along jobs, mobility, and infrastructure corridors City of Austin Employment Projections, 2020-2060 1,010,007 1,128,223 1,203,284 1,245,703 655,190 722,772 576,193 s b o J f o # 1,400,000 1,200,000 1,000,000 800,000 600,000 400,000 200,000 - 2010 2015 2020 2025 2030 2035 2040 2045 2050 2055 Actual LODES Employment Projected Employment 2060 Year 2 What’s Different About 2026 A strong economy facing new constraints: Tight labor market Rising affordability pressures Small business sustainability challenges Infrastructure and timing gaps Growth is no longer the challenge; managing its impacts is. 3 Austin’s Enduring Advantage Talent, innovation, and a diversified economy 52% of workers hold a post-secondary degree Median age: 35 20% foreign-born workforce $4.5B in venture capital investment (2024) Strength across advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, life sciences, clean tech, and creative industries. 4 The Risk Ahead When growth outpaces affordability, retention suffers Workforce participation tied to housing and childcare access Employers competing for talent in a tight labor market Economic momentum depends on keeping workers and small businesses rooted in Austin 5 Our 2026 Focus Economic Development Roadmap Workforce Development Investment o Infrastructure Academy o Workforce Development Solicitation High-Quality Childcare Access Small Business Resilience o New Access to Capital Programs Attracting New Business o Welcome new businesses to Austin that will benefit our local workforce. 6 Workforce Development & Child Care The Workforce Development & Child Care Division strengthens Austin’s workforce by providing readiness and training, employment pathways, and childcare support. Workgroups include: • Youth Initiatives Programs: Equips young residents with job skills, career pathways, and mentorship. • Day Labor: Connects workers with short-term employment and job readiness support. • Workforce & Childcare Contracts: Expands access to jobs and childcare services through City partnerships. • Community Technology: Enhances digital literacy and tech access for workforce readiness. Key programs include: • Home Grown Network for Home-Based Providers • City-Supported Childcare Facilities • Austin Youth Council, High School Internships • Grant for Tech Opportunities Program (GTOPs) • High-Quality Childcare Fee Waiver Program (In Development) 7 Reaching …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION TUESDAY, MAY 19, 6:00 PM AUSTIN ENERGY HEADQUARTERS, ROOM 1125, 4815 MUELLER BLVD., AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Asian American Quality of Life Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Chelsea Pfeifer at chelsea.pfeifer@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2498. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Padmini Jambulapati, Chair Aasiyah Baig Sarah Xiyi Chen Hanna Huang Ahmed Moledina Nayer Sikder CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Nirali Thakkar, Vice-Chair Sarah Chen Zachary Dolling Hugh Li Alpha Shrestha Kuo Yang 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 April 22, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion of Fiscal Year 2027 Priorities to inform future working groups. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. 4. Approve a recommendation to Council for Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment Market Review of Job Titles. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding funding for Communities in Schools. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Chelsea Pfeifer at the Austin City Clerk’s Office, at 512-974-2498 or chelsea.pfeifer@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission please contact Chelsea Pfeifer at 512-974-2498 or chelsea.pfeifer@austintexas.gov.
Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, April 21, 2026 The Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive #1406, in Austin, Texas. Chair Sin called the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE: Seonhye “Sonny” Sin, Chair Sarah Xiyi Chen Alpha Shrestha Nirali Thakkar COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE REMOTELY: Padmini Jambulapati, Vice Chair Aasiyah Baig Sarah Chen Zachary Dolling Hanna Huang Ahmed Moledina Nayer Sikder Kuo Yang PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission special called meeting on March 26, 2026. The minutes from the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting on March 26, 2026 were approved on Commissioner Thakkar’s motion, Commissioner Xiyi Chen’s second on an 11-0 vote. Commissioner Yang was off the dais. Commissioner Li was absent. 1 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Presentation by Communities in Schools of Central Texas regarding the results of the economic mobility study and Communities in Schools of Central Texas programs. Presentation by Sharon Vigil, Chief Executive Officer, Communities in Schools of Central Texas. The presentation was made by Sharon Vigil, Chief Executive Officer, Communities in Schools of Central Texas. Presentation by Asian Family Support Services of Austin (AFSSA) regarding upcoming work during Sexual Assault Awareness Month and PARTners in Progress. Presentation by Bhumika Purohit, Systems Advocacy and Training Manager, AFSSA. Presented by Bhumika Purohit, Systems Advocacy and Training Manager, AFSSA and Commissioner Shrestha. Discussion on Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment (AACME) recommendation for a Market Review of Job Titles. Discussed. Discussion of Budget Recommendation Advocacy led by the Budget working group. Discussed. Discussion on current workgroups, members, and progress status. Discussed. Discussion of new stakeholder positions. Discussed. Discussion on the priorities for the commission in the upcoming year. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 9. 10. Conduct officer elections for Chair. Commissioner Jambulapati was elected as Chair on Commissioner Thakkar’s motion, Commissioner Chen’s second on a 12-0 vote. Commissioner Li was absent. Conduct office elections for Vice Chair. Commissioner Thakkar was elected as Vice Chair on Commissioner Huang’s motion, Commissioner Shrestha’s second on a 12-0 vote. Commissioner Li was absent. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Update to membership of working groups Approve the nomination of …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MONDAY MAY 18, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. STREET JONES BUILDING, ROOM 400A 1000 EAST 11TH ST, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78702 Some members of the Urban Renewal Board may be participating by videoconference and a quorum will be present at the location identified above. 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 Hunter Maples, (512) 974- 3120 or hunter.maples@austintexas.gov. The Urban Renewal Board reserves the right to go into closed session to discuss any of the items on this agenda as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Harrison Brown Amit Motwani Jacqueline Watson Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Byron Davis Kobla Tetey AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon the day before the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on April 20, 2026. 1 of 2 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Pleasant Hill Collaborative and Rally Austin, including project status and anticipated timeline (Pleasant Hill Collaborative). DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discuss, consider and approve ratification of letter agreement confirming the update to the Critical Dates Memorandum to reflect an administrative extension of the Negotiation Period A-2 until June 15, 2026, under the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Developer Group. EXECUTIVE SESSION 4. 5. Discuss legal matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code). Discuss real estate matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Real Property - Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code). FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES Monday April 20, 2026 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MINUTES REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2026 The Urban Renewal Board convened in a Regular meeting on Monday, APRIL 20, 2026, at 1000 E 11th St in Austin, Texas. Chair Escobar called the Urban Renewal Board Meeting to order at 6:09 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Chair Manuel Escobar, Vice Chair Darrell W. Pierce, and Commissioners Harrison Brown, Byron Davis & Kobla Tetey. Board Members in Attendance Remotely: No members attended remotely. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on March 23, 2026. On Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Davis’s second, the March 23, 2026, minutes were approved on a 5-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Pleasant Hill Collaborative and Rally Austin, including project status and anticipated timeline (Pleasant Hill Collaborative) Discussed. 1 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES Monday April 20, 2026 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discuss, consider and approve “SOUL on East 11th” as the project name of the Blocks 16 & 18 development. On Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Davis’s second, SOUL on East 11th was approved as the project name on a 6-0 vote. 4. Discussion and ratification of new member appointments to the Stakeholder Working Group for the future development of Blocks 16 & 18. On Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Brown second, the ratification of new member appointments to the Stakeholder Working Group was approved on a 6-0 vote. 5. Discuss, consider and approve ratification of letter agreement confirming the update to the Critical Dates Memorandum to reflect an administrative extension of the Negotiation Period A-2 until May 9, 2026, under the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Developer Group. On Commissioner Tetey’s motion, Commissioner Davis’s second, the ratification of letter agreement confirming the update to the Critical Dates Memorandum was approved on a 6- 0 vote. Chair Escobar adjourned the meeting at 6:47 p.m. without objection. The minutes were approved at the April 20, 2026 meeting on Commissioner [Name]’s motion, Commissioner [Name]’s second on a [vote count] vote. 2 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES Monday April 20, 2026 3
REGULAR MEETING OF THE LIBRARY COMMISSION MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026, AT 6 P.M. ST. JOHN BRANCH LIBRARY 7500 BLESSING AVE 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. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Lynda Infante Huerta, Chair Pamela Carlile Sara Gore Melissah Hasdorff Sheila Mehta Holly Sabiston Edward Selig, Vice Chair Dr. Suchitra Gururaj Elizabeth Hansen Andrea Herrera Moreno Lorrie Ann Mitchel 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. Approve the minutes of the Library Commission regular meeting on April 27, 2026. WORKING GROUP UPDATE 2. Update from Working Group regarding Austin as a Book Safe Harbor. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. 4. 5. Staff briefing on Austin Public Library Reconsideration Process by Christina Nelson, Branch Services Division Manager, Austin Public Library. Staff briefing on Summer at Austin Public Library and Kids Block Party, by Alanna Graves, Librarian III, Austin Public Library. Staff briefing on May 2026 Austin Public Library Public Programming Highlights and Facilities Updates, by Hannah Terrell, 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 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.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026 AT 6:30 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W 2ND ST. AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 Ryan Sperling at 512-974-3568 or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS : Commissioner Appointment Commissioner Kitty McLeod, Vice Chair (she/they) District 1 Mariana Krueger (she/her) Appointment District 9 KC Shepherd Coyne, Chair (they/he) District 2 Devan Daniel (he/him) District 10 Steven Rivas (he/him) District 3 Rocío Fierro-Pérez (she/her/ella) Mayor Brigitte Bandit (they/she) District 4 Morgan Davis (he/him) Jerry Joe Benson, Secretary (he/him) District 5 Randy Pituk (he/him) Asher Knutson (he/him) District 6 Marlon Johnson (he/him) J. Scott Neal (he/him) District 7 Anna Nguyen (she/her) Garry Brown District 8 Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting on April 20, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing regarding Austin Fire Department’s training and resources for LGBTQIA+ residents, internal support for equity, and challenges and priorities currently being faced. Presentation by Tom Vocke, Chief of Staff, Austin Fire Department. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Update regarding the progress on the LGBTQIA+ Cultural Center Feasibility Study. Update by Mark Gilbert, Director, Hayat Brown. Update regarding the progress of the Mayor’s Public Spaces Task Force. Update by Commissioner Rivas. Discussion to provide an update finalizing and installing a historical marker on the intersection of 4th St. and Colorado St. Update by Commissioner Brown. Discussion regarding the development of the 2026 General Obligation Bond Program. Discussion to review a new view-only folder for commission resources, community engagement, and what the commission has accomplished over the last year and goals for the next year for inclusion in the annual internal review. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. 9. 10. Approve the formation of a Working Group to communicate …
LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2026 The LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:30 PM at Austin City Hall, 301 W 2nd St., Austin, Texas 78701, Boards & Commissions Room 1101. Commissioners in attendance in person: KC Coyne (Chair) Kitty McLeod (Vice Chair) Jerry Joe Benson (Secretary) Devan Daniel Asher Knutson J. Scott Neal Anna Nguyen Randy Pituk Steven Rivas Commissioners in attendance remotely: Garry Brown Morgan Davis Mariana Krueger Rocio Fierro-Pérez Chair Coyne called the meeting to order at 6:32 P.M. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting on March 9, 2026. The minutes of the March 9, 2026 meeting were approved on Secretary Benson’s motion, Vice Chair McLeod’s second on an 11-0 vote. Commissioner Nguyen abstained. Commissioner Brown was o(cid:431) the dais. Commissioners Bandit and Johnson were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Sta(cid:431) briefing regarding Austin Emergency Medical Services’ (EMS) trainings for first responders and community members around LGBTQ+ issues, as well as a general update on EMS activities and developments. Briefing by Wesley Hopkins, Chief of Sta(cid:431), Austin- Travis County EMS. Briefing provided by Wesley Hopkins, Chief of Sta(cid:431), Austin-Travis County EMS. Sta(cid:431) briefing regarding an update on the Levers of Economic Mobility Index. Presentation by Gary Aaron, Business Process Consultant Sr., and Shivani Datar, Business Process Specialist, Austin Equity & Inclusion. The presentation was made by Gary Aaron, Business Process Consultant Sr., and Shivani Datar, Business Process Specialist, Austin Equity & Inclusion. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. 5. 6. Presentation regarding Long Covid awareness and its impact on the LGBTQIA+ community. Presentation by Katie Drackert, Clear the Air ATX. The presentation was made by Katie Drackert, Clear the Air ATX. Discussion regarding ways to prioritize intergenerational dialogue and connections among the LGBTQIA+ community. The meeting went into recess at 8:36 p.m. The meeting was called back into order at 8:45 p.m. Discussion was held. Presentation by Queerbomb 2026 organizers and discussion regarding planning, logistics, permitting, and funding for Queerbomb 2026. Presentation by Roadkill, Queerbomb 2026. Item 6 was taken up before Item 5 without objection. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 7. 8. Update from the Community Safety Working Group regarding engagement with EMS, Austin Fire Department, and law enforcement, along with key priorities and next steps. Update …
LGBTQIA+ Cultural Center Feasibility Study May 2026 Commission Update: Preliminary Findings Executive Summary Background DRAFT- Pending Task Force Review and Edits 1 For nearly a decade, community advocates and the LGBTQIA+ Quality of Life Commission have worked to make an LGBTQIA+ Cultural Center a reality in Austin—one of the largest cities in the United States without a dedicated space of this kind. In August 2024, Austin City Council passed Resolution 20240814-022 directing the City Manager to launch a feasibility study to identify potential sites, funding strategies, and a development timeline for the center. To help shape this work, the LGBTQIA+ Quality of Life Commission recommended the creation of a 12-member Task Force to provide guidance, community input, and strategic direction throughout the study process. As part of the FY2025 budget process, the City of Austin appropriated $180,000 to support the feasibility study and subsequently selected the Hayat Brown Team to lead this effort in partnership with the LGBTQIA+ Cultural Center Task Force. Executive Summary Process DRAFT- Pending Task Force Review and Edits 2 The Hayat Brown Team embarked on a 12-month, Task Force-driven effort to refine facility needs and identify a path to project feasibility. Together, they reviewed benchmark facilities and case studies to understand commonalities, trends, and key features of similar cultural centers. They used these insights to inform a recommended space program, site evaluation criteria, and to define ownership, acquisition, and funding options. Background Data Gathering and Benchmarking Needs Assessment and Space Programming Site Evaluation Criteria Site Evaluations Ownership and Management Structures Development and Acquisition Structures Funding Options Recommendations Executive Summary Space Program DRAFT- Pending Task Force Review and Edits 3 The Task Force recommended a space program for the future Center consisting of a core program and subordinate program components separated into priority B, C, and D spaces. The Core Program highlights the essential features and functions of the future Cultural Center. It focuses on large, flexible spaces including a multi-purpose room and lobby, with administrative and building support services, requiring a minimum of approximately 4,000-7,500 net usable square feet. Executive Summary Space Program DRAFT- Pending Task Force Review and Edits 4 The B, C, and D priority spaces include other desirable spaces to be included as space and budgets permit. Priority B Spaces Highly desirable Priority C&D Spaces Nice to have, lower priority • Drop-in/lounge space • Additional meeting rooms • Administrative offices • Kitchen/café • …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026, 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 Chad Sharrard at 512- 974-8033 or chad.sharrard@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Marissa McKinney, Chair Kevin Howard, Vice Chair Ramachandra “Rao” Aradhyula David Carroll Nkiru Gelles Saira Khan CALL TO ORDER AGENDA Conners Ladner Josue Meiners Evgenia “Jenny” Murkes Jon Salinas 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 special-called meeting on May 4th, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing regarding the Barton Springs Road Bridge. Presented by Eric Bailey, Austin Capital Delivery Services. Sponsors: Chair Salinas and Commissioner Carroll. Staff briefing regarding the inclusion of West Campus into the Downtown area. Presented by Shanisha Johnson, Austin Planning. Sponsors: Chair Salinas and Vice Chair Meiners. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. 5. Discussion and action to recommend to City Council whether the project Fiesta Gardens, located at 2101 Jesse E. Segovia St., complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards. Presented by Clayton Korte and Travis Greig of Clayton Korte. Discussion and action to appoint a member of the Design Commission to serve as the Commission’s representative on the Downtown Commission. 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 …
DESIGN COMMISSION MINUTES SPECIAL CALLED MEETING Monday May 4, 2026 The Design Commission convened in a Special Called meeting on Monday May 4, 2026, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405, located at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Marissa McKinney called the Design Commission meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Marissa McKinney (Chair) Kevin Howard (Vice Chair) Ramachandra “Rao” Aradhyula (arrived 6:05) David Carroll Nkiru Gelles Evgenia “Jenny” Murkes (arrived 6:09) Jon Salinas Brendan Wittstruck Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: None PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Design Commission Regular Meeting on April 27th, 2026. The minutes from the Design Commission regular meeting on April 27th, 2026, were approved on Vice Chair Kevin Howard’s motion, Jon Salinas’ second on a vote of 6-0. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and possible action on recommendations regarding the proposed Downtown Density Bonus Phase I Urban Design Standards. Motion to recommend that the Design Commission forward the alternative draft, as amended, to the Planning Commission. Sponsors Howard and Wittstruck. Vote 8-0. 1 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Working group update from a representative from the urban design guideline working group that will update the design commission about ongoing coordination with the planning commission regarding the downtown density bonus standards document and process. Sponsors: Howard and Gelles. ADJOURNMENT Chair Marissa McKinney adjourned the meeting at 6:36 p.m. without objection. 2
