26'-2" " 2 / 1 1 7'- NEW BURIED ELEC. LINE POOL EQUIPMENT LOCATION " 1 4'- E D LIN UIL 0' B 1 1 2 CRZ 1/4 CRZ 5' BUILD LINE " 7 3'- PROVIDE 8" LAYER OF MULCH WITHIN ENTIRE AVAILABLE ROOT ZONE " 2 / 1 1 5'- 156 36'-4 1/2" 10'-0 1/2" 567.8' LOWEST ADJACENT NATURAL GRADE 260 PROPOSED POOL AUTO FILLED & HEATED 567 56'-11" 274 568 " 1 1 5'- RESIDENCE FIN. FLR. ELEV=571.5' 5 6 9 5 7 0 272 " 2 / 8 1 4'- 5' BUILD LINE E D LIN UIL 6' B 3 570.8' HIGHEST ADJACENT NATURAL GRADE " 0 3'- " 0 2'- " 0 3'- " 0 3'- " 0 3'- " 0 2'- " 0 3'- TREE PROTECTION CONC. STRIP DRIVE 24" SQ. x 5' H. BRICK COL. E T A RIC G T C E L E R 5 ' - 0 " E T U O S R S E C C A 5 7 2 " 0 9'- 1 R5'-0" 233 " 2 / 7 1 3'- DUMPSTER 5 7 1 PORT-A-POT " 2 / 2 1 5'- 36'-0" PAINTWASHOUT SPOILS CONCRETE WASHOUT WATER TRENCH WM SEWER TRENCH GAS TRENCH E C N E L F A T E 4' H. M CITY OF AUSTIN - GROSS FLOOR AREA AREA UNIT 1 - 1ST FLOOR AREA (INCL. MASONRY) UNIT 1 - 2ND FLOOR AREA (INCL. MASONRY) GARAGE UNIT 2 - 1ST FLOOR AREA (INCL. MASONRY) UNIT 2 - 2ND FLOOR AREA (INCL. MASONRY) TOTAL GROSS FLOOR AREA TOTAL LOT AREA EXISTING/ REMODELED NEW/ ADDITION 0` 0` 0` 0` 0` 0` 2,585` 1,053` 563` 0` 987` 5,188` TOTAL 2,585` 1,053` 563` 0` 987` 5,188` 9,437` UNIT 1 3,638` / 9,437` x 100 = 38.5% FLOOR-TO-AREA RATIO (FAR) UNIT 2 1,550` / 9,437` x 100 = 16.4% FLOOR-TO-AREA RATIO (FAR) ALLOWABLE FAR: 9,437` x 55% = 5,190` CITY OF AUSTIN - BUILDING COVERAGE AREA 1ST FLOOR AREA GARAGE/CARPORT ACCESSORY BUILDING (DETACHED) COVERED PORCHES TOTAL BUILDING COVERAGE TOTAL LOT AREA EXISTING/ REMODELED NEW/ ADDITION 0` 0` 0` 0` 0` 0` 2,585` 563` 0` 471` 3,619` 3,619`/ 9,437` x 100 = 38.3% PERCENTAGE OF LOT ALLOWABLE BUILDING COVERAGE: 9,437` x 40% = 3,774` CITY OF AUSTIN - IMPERVIOUS COVERAGE AREA TOTAL BUILDING COVERAGE DRIVEWAY SIDEWALKS/WALKWAYS UNCOVERED PATIOS UNCOVERED WOOD DECKS (0` @ 50%) AC/ POOL EQUIP PADS OTHER: …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Demolition and Relocation Permits March 4, 2026 PR-2026-012921; GF-2026-016460 844 Airport Boulevard 8 – 1 Proposal Demolish a ca. 1976 restaurant. Architecture This commercial structure is rectangular in plan and a single story, though the side gabled roof adds additional height, with a short wall projecting at the peak that includes signage facing Airport Boulevard. The exterior walls are clad in wood board paneling. The front dining room features large windows across the entire front elevation. At one side is a brick chimney that projects above the highest point of the roof. Research Opened in 1977 as the third location of Dan’s Hamburgers, the restaurant featured a large amount of indoor seating and coincided with an expanded menu, which included breakfast, across all locations. As with the other locations, this Dan’s was partially staffed by family as the business grew. The current appearance is relatively unchanged and, unlike some locations after 1990, it did not change names to Fran’s Hamburgers. Department Comments This application times out on May 18, 2026. Property Evaluation Designation Criteria—Historic Landmark 1) The building is more than 50 years old. 2) The building appears to retain moderate integrity. 3) Properties must meet two criteria for landmark designation (LDC §25-2-352). Staff has evaluated the property and determined that it does not meet two criteria for landmark designation: a. Architecture. The building is a decent example of 1970s roadside restaurant architecture. b. Historical association. The property does not appear to have significant historical associations. c. Archaeology. The property was not evaluated for its potential to yield significant data concerning the human history or prehistory of the region. d. Community value. The property does not possess a unique location, physical characteristic, or significant feature that contributes to the character, image, or cultural identity of the city, the neighborhood, or a particular demographic group. e. Landscape feature. The property is not a significant natural or designed landscape with artistic, aesthetic, cultural, or historical value to the city. Staff Recommendation Encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, relocation, or deconstruction and salvage over demolition, but approve the demolition permit application upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. Location Map 8 – 2 Property Information Photos 8 – 3 Dan’s Hamburger’s Airport Boulevard location, 1977. Source: https://www.kut.org/austin/2019-05-29/whats-the- real-story-behind-dans-and-frans-hamburgers Demoliton application, 2026 Occupancy History City Directory Research, February 2026 1959 Address not listed Historical Information 8 – 4 …
Austin Lukes Historic Preservation Office City of Austin January 24, 2026 RE: Request to consider initiation of historic zoning, Hill-Thomson House (1906 Maple Ave.) Dear Mr. Lukes, I would like to express my strong support to include the Hill-Thomson House, located at 1906 Maple Avenue, on the Historic Landmark Commission’s February agenda for consideration of initiation of historic zoning. The owner, Marilynn Poole Bailey, fully supports this request. This property demonstrates significance in accordance with the criteria of historical association and community value. It is a great cultural asset to the history of the City of Austin and contributes to the Rogers- Washington-Holy Cross Historic District (RWHC), which honors Austin’s Black heritage. Historic Association: The Hill-Thompson House, completed in 1963, is the first residential commission by John S. Chase, the first Black graduate of the University of Texas School of Architecture, and first licensed Black architect in the state of Texas. The home serves as an intact example of Chase’s first commission, influenced by the Usonian constructions of Frank Lloyd Wright and the personal touches of Mrs. Irene Hill Thompson. The home is characterized by strong horizontal massing, a connection between the indoor and outdoor environment, and understated materiality. Mr. Chase maintained a relationship with the RWHC and made further contributions including the Colored Teachers State Association of Texas headquarters (1191 Navasota St); the Della Phillips House (2310 E MLK, Jr Blvd); David Chapel Missionary Baptist Church (2211 E MLK, Jr Blvd); and Olivet Baptist Church (1179 San Bernard St). Mr. Chase then went on to grow his practice through offices in Houston, Dallas, and Washington DC, eventually becoming a founding member of the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA). The Hill Thompson House represents an early part of his enduring architectural legacy. Community Value: The Hill Thompson House also served as a beacon of Black civic engagement led by Irene Hill Thompson. The house served as a meeting place for political organizing and community gatherings that reflected her deep commitment to public service and civic participation. Ms. Thompson hosted numerous political events at her home for President Lyndon B. Johnson, U.S. Congressmen Lloyd Doggett, East Texas Black Republican operative Ernest Sterling, J.J. “Jake” Pickle, and Texas State Senator Gonzalo Barrientos. Throughout these activities, the house functioned not only as a private residence but also as an important site of grassroots political participation, further reinforcing its historical and cultural significance. …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION HISTORIC LANDMARK INSPECTION RESULTS MARCH 4, 2026 STAFF RECOMMENDATION Certify the historic landmarks noted as passing their inspections in the following exhibit as eligible for the partial ad valorem tax exemption granted by Title 11, Article 2 (Partial Exemption for Historic Landmarks) of the Code of Ordinances, adopted under the authority provided in Article 8, Section 1-f (Ad Valorem Tax Relief) of the Texas Constitution and Section 11.24 (Historic Sites) of the Texas Tax Code. Exhibit B.1: CITY LANDMARK SITES THAT ARE ALSO RECORDED TEXAS HISTORIC LANDMARKS (RTHL) or STATE ARCHEOLOGICAL LANDMARKS (SAL) RECEIVING THE PARTIAL EXEMPTION FROM AD VALOREM TAXES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 Parcel Number Landmark Name Address Zoning Case Number FY26 Inspection Result RTHL/SAL 0206040514 0423060302 0206041611 0219060509 0208051017 0208090601 0205070505 0402012601 0107000501 0206050915 0303000805 0210000322 0105020308 0206031709 0220061601 0206031808 0208011103 0108031175 0210022508 0206050212 0408020104 0206031501 0206010904 0206011001 0206011006 0206011007 0113000502 0206011002 0206011005 0206010501 0206011004 0206040606 0211010506 0210041802 0208001508 0205010509 0206040906 0206031017 0422050214 0206040109 0208030201 0210040214 0210040214 0208111801 0208030110 0205020211 0104040616 0206030312 0107060101 0107060101 0400040209 0109010611 0215020302 0207080601 0242120316 0212010301 0218030712 0206040104 0211010307 0208000808 0206030701 0206030803 0219060821 0220060607 0122000825 0119080320 0210022507 0118060112 0208011801 0204041405 0108031527 0402030237 Depot Hotel Horton - Duval House Walton - Joseph Building Mansbendel - Williams House Jeremiah Hamilton Building Southgate - Lewis House Majors-Butler-Thomas House Stanley Homestead - Outbuilding Gilfillan House Johnson (Alfrida) House Walter Tips House Daniel Caswell House Paggi House St. Charles House Ney Museum St. David's Church Hirshfeld House And Cottage Smoot Family Home Goodman Building French Legation St. Edwards Main Building & Holly Cross Hall St. Mary'S Cathedral B. J. Smith House Catherine Robinson House Pierre Bremond House Eugene Bremond House Neill-Cochran House Walter Bremond House John Bremond House North - Evans Chateau Phillips - Knudsen House E. H. Carrington Store West Hill Scholz Garten Boardman - Webb House J. P. Schneider Store German Free School Millett Opera House Onion Creek Masonic Lodge Paggi Carriage Shop Land Office Building Carrington - Covert House Gethsemane Lutheran Church Madison Log Cabin Lundberg Bakery Southwestern Telephone & Telegraph Building I. V. Davis Homestead Walter Tips Building Swedish Log Cabin Esperanza School Millbrook Texas Military Institute Castle Beriah Grahman House Thompson House Edward E. Zimmerman Stone House Gerhard - Schoch House Leser House Buass Building Denny - Holliday House Burlage - Fischer House Littlefield Building Paramount Theatre Shipe House Kopperl House Radkey House Swisher - Scott House Hancock House Donnan …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: C14H- 1987-0016 HLC DATE: March 4, 2026 PC DATE: CC Date: APPLICANT: Historic Landmark Commission (owner-supported) HISTORIC NAME: Mayer-Howse House WATERSHED: Shoal Creek ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 810 W. 10th Street ZONING CHANGE: GO-ETOD-DBETOD to GO-H-ETOD-DBETOD COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the proposed zoning change from general office- equitable transit-oriented development-equitable transit-oriented density bonus (GO-ETOD- DBETOD) district zoning to general office-historic landmark-equitable transit-oriented development-equitable transit-oriented density bonus (GO-H-ETOD-DBETOD) district zoning as a means of correcting the existing administrative record. QUALIFICATIONS FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION: architecture and historical associations HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: November 23, 1987 – public hearing occurs. No minutes available. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: 1988 minutes unavailable. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: 1988 ordinance missing. CASE MANAGER: Kalan Contreras, 512-974-2727 DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The building has been a landmark since the late 1980s; it has received a City of Austin Landmark medallion and has filed Certificates of Appropriateness for all work done on the property exterior. However, the building’s original paper landmark casefile is largely missing, with original copies of the HLC, PC, and Council minutes and ordinance apparently lost before the era of digitization. Thus, the Historic Preservation Office seeks to correct this administrative oversight in obtaining a new valid ordinance for its designation. NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District, Austin Neighborhoods Council, City of Austin Downtown Commission, Downtown Austin Alliance, Downtown Austin Neighborhood Assn. (DANA), Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, Historic Austin Neighborhood Association, Homeless Neighborhood Association, Old Austin Neighborhood Association, Preservation Austin, Shoal Creek Conservancy BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION: See original application in backup. PARCEL NO.: 0208000814 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 46 X 138 FT OLT 4 DIVISION E ESTIMATED ANNUAL TAX EXEMPTION (non-homestead, not capped): AISD $1,425.74 COA $1,769.13 TC $1,158.36 TC Health $363.75 Total $4,716.99 APPRAISED VALUE: Land: 634,800; Improvement: 299,004; Total: 933,804 PRESENT USE: Office DATE BUILT/PERIOD OF SIGNIFICANCE: ca. 1885; 1885-1937 (calculated from 1987 application date) INTEGRITY/ALTERATIONS: High PRESENT OWNERS: Mayer-Howse House LP ORIGINAL OWNER(S): Ernst and Anna Mayer OTHER HISTORICAL DESIGNATIONS: None Source: Certificate of Appropriateness for repair, 1999. Source: H-H-M, Inc., 2019 Location Map
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Date: March 4, 2026 Subject: FY 2026-27 Budget Recommendation Motioned By: RECOMMENDATION Seconded By: WHEREAS the City of Austin Historic Landmark Commission was established in 1974 to promote historic preservation activities in Austin and advise the Austin City Council on matters related to historic preservation; and WHEREAS the purpose of the Historic Landmark Commission is to prepare and periodically revise an inventory of the structures and areas that may be eligible for designation as historic landmarks, most recently completed in 1984; prepare, review, and propose amendments to a citywide Historic Preservation Plan recently updated in 2024; and review requests to establish or remove a historic designation and make recommendations on the requests to the Land Use Commission; and WHEREAS the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan outlines historic preservation policies for the City of Austin to preserve and interpret historic resources in Austin for residents and visitors, with goals including 1) the inventory and protection of historic buildings, structures, sites, places, and districts in neighborhoods throughout the city; and 2) the retention of the character of locally designated historic districts and National Register districts by ensuring development is compatible with the historic character of the districts; and WHEREAS the City Council adopted the Equity-Based Preservation Plan, a historic preservation plan, as an element of the City’s comprehensive plan by ordinance on November 21, 2024; and WHEREAS the City Manager is directed to identify funding to implement the Plan, including but not limited to these near-term items: (1) Evaluation of historic preservation incentives and any changes needed to make them more effective, building on the exploration of TDR; (2) Ready access to professional archaeological and engineering expertise for City staff and the Historic Landmark Commission; (3) Two additional staff members for the Historic Preservation Office to assist with Plan implementation; (4) A cultural mapping program to identify significant places, businesses, and other resources, prioritizing communities historically marginalized communities and neighborhoods where longtime residents face a high risk of displacement; and 1 of 2 (5) Resources to develop a deconstruction program for demolished historic buildings to preserve and recycle materials in an environmentally-sensitive way. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Historic Landmark Commission recommends that the Council allocate additional funds to Austin Planning for FY2026-27 for permanent staffing in the Historic Preservation Office to manage and coordinate implementation of the preservation plan. The two additional staff positions are essential …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS 301 W. 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Historic Landmark Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live CURRENT COMMISSIONERS X BEN HEIMSATH, CHAIR (D-8) X CARL LAROSCHE (D-6) X ROXANNE EVANS, VICE CHAIR (D-2) X TREY MCWHORTER (D-10) X JEFFREY ACTON (MAYOR) X TONYA PLEASANT-WRIGHT (D-1) X JAIME ALVAREZ (D-7) X JUDAH RICE (D-4) X HARMONY GROGAN (D-5) X BAT TANIGUCHI (D-9) X KEVIN KOCH (D-3) DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: 6:01PM 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 Historic Landmark Commission regular meeting on January 7, 2026. MOTION: Approve the minutes per passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Rice. Commissioner Larosche seconded the motion. Vote 11-0. The motion passed. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding the Downtown Density Bonus Program Update by Alan Pani, Planner Principal, Austin Planning. (Sponsored by Chair Heimsath and Vice-Chair Evans) PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION ITEMS Historic Zoning 3. C14H-2025-0122 – 2207 E. 22nd St. Elliott House Council District 1 Proposal: Owner-initiated historic zoning Applicant: Terri Myers City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Grant the proposed zoning change from SF-3-NP to SF-3-H-NP. Ora Elliott Houston spoke in favor of historic zoning. Terri Myers spoke in favor of historic zoning. Gina Houston spoke in favor of historic zoning. Maria Priebe spoke in favor of historic zoning. MOTION: Close the public hearing on a motion by Commissioner Larosche, seconded by Commissioner Acton. Vote 11-0. The motion passed. MOTION: Recommend historic zoning per staff recommendation on the basis of community value, architecture, and historical association on a motion by Vice Chair Evans. Commissioner Pleasant-Wright seconded the motion. Vote 11-0. The motion passed. 4. PR-2025-138065 – 907 E. 13th St. Council District 1 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Should the Commission find that the building’s historical associations and landmark designation, recommend historic zoning for the front part of the lot, containing the original portions of the house only. Otherwise, encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse, relocation, …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION HISTORIC LANDMARK INSPECTION RESULTS MARCH 4, 2026 STAFF RECOMMENDATION Certify the historic landmarks noted as passing their inspections in the following exhibit as eligible for the partial ad valorem tax exemption granted by Title 11, Article 2 (Partial Exemption for Historic Landmarks) of the Code of Ordinances, adopted under the authority provided in Article 8, Section 1-f (Ad Valorem Tax Relief) of the Texas Constitution and Section 11.24 (Historic Sites) of the Texas Tax Code. Exhibit B.1: CITY LANDMARK SITES THAT ARE ALSO RECORDED TEXAS HISTORIC LANDMARKS (RTHL) or STATE ARCHEOLOGICAL LANDMARKS (SAL) RECEIVING THE PARTIAL EXEMPTION FROM AD VALOREM TAXES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 Parcel Number Landmark Name Address Zoning Case Number FY26 Inspection Result RTHL/SAL 0206040514 0423060302 0206041611 0219060509 0208051017 0110011302 0208090601 0205070505 0402012601 0107000501 0206050915 0303000805 0210000322 0105020308 0206031709 0220061601 0206031808 0208011103 0108031175 0210022508 0206050212 0408020104 0206031501 0206010904 0206011001 0206011006 0206011007 0113000502 0206011002 0206011005 0206010501 0206011004 0206040606 0211010506 0210041802 0208001508 0205010509 0206040906 0206031017 0422050214 0206040109 0208030201 0210040214 0210040214 0208111801 0208030110 0205020211 0104040616 0206030312 0107060101 0107060101 0400040209 0109010611 0215020302 0207080601 0242120316 0212010301 0218030712 0206040104 0211010307 0208000808 0206030701 0206030803 0219060821 0220060607 0122000825 0119080320 0210022507 0118060112 0208011801 0204041405 0108031527 Depot Hotel Horton - Duval House Walton - Joseph Building Mansbendel - Williams House Jeremiah Hamilton Building Cruchon - Cabaness - Spiller House Southgate - Lewis House Majors-Butler-Thomas House Stanley Homestead - Outbuilding Gilfillan House Johnson (Alfrida) House Walter Tips House Daniel Caswell House Paggi House St. Charles House Ney Museum St. David's Church Hirshfeld House And Cottage Smoot Family Home Goodman Building French Legation St. Edwards Main Building & Holly Cross Hall St. Mary'S Cathedral B. J. Smith House Catherine Robinson House Pierre Bremond House Eugene Bremond House Neill-Cochran House Walter Bremond House John Bremond House North - Evans Chateau Phillips - Knudsen House E. H. Carrington Store West Hill Scholz Garten Boardman - Webb House J. P. Schneider Store German Free School Millett Opera House Onion Creek Masonic Lodge Paggi Carriage Shop Land Office Building Carrington - Covert House Gethsemane Lutheran Church Madison Log Cabin Lundberg Bakery Southwestern Telephone & Telegraph Building I. V. Davis Homestead Walter Tips Building Swedish Log Cabin Esperanza School Millbrook Texas Military Institute Castle Beriah Grahman House Thompson House Edward E. Zimmerman Stone House Gerhard - Schoch House Leser House Buass Building Denny - Holliday House Burlage - Fischer House Littlefield Building Paramount Theatre Shipe House Kopperl House Radkey House Swisher …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2026, AT 6:00 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, EVENTS CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Environmental Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Nicole Corona, 512-974-3146, Nicole.Corona@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Jennifer Bristol, Chair Mariana Krueger, Vice Chair Haris Qureshi, Secretary Richard Brimer Isabella Changsut Annie Fierro CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Justin Fleury Martin Luecke Mar Moretta-Urdiales Allison Morrison David Sullivan AGENDA The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Environmental Commission Special Called meeting on February 19, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Presentation on Austin Watershed Protection’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Budget, Programs, and Projects Overview and approve recommendations for their FY27 budget. Presentation by Albert Castro, Financial Manager, and Janae Spence, Assistant Director, Austin Watershed Protection. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. Name: Circuit Of the Americas (COTA) Planned Unit Development Amendment (PUD), C814- 2018-0122.03 Applicant: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael Whellan) Location: 9201 Circuit of the Americas Boulevard, Austin, Texas Council District: 2 Staff: Leslie Lilly, Environmental Conservation Program Manager, 512-535-8914, Leslie.Lilly@austintexas.com Applicant request: The applicant proposes to amend a previously approved Planned Unit Development (PUD). This is amendment #3. Staff Recommendation: Recommended with conditions 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 Corona at Austin Watershed Protection at 512-974-3146, Nicole.Corona@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Environmental Commission, please contact Nicole Corona, 512-974- 3146, Nicole.Corona@austintexas.gov.
SPECIAL-CALLED MEETING ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MINUTES THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2026 The Environmental Commission convened in a special-called meeting on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405, located at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Kreuger called the Environmental Commission meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Mariana Krueger, Vice Chair Richard Brimer Justin Fleury Martin Luecke David Sullivan Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Isabella Changsut Annie Fierro Mar Moretta-Urdiales PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Craig Nazor, bird-friendly building construction, watershed restoration, and tree planting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on February 4, 2026. The minutes from the Environmental Commission regular meeting on February 4, 2026, were approved on Commissioner Brimer’s motion, Commissioner Sullivan’s second, on an 8-0 vote. Chair Bristol, Secretary Qureshi, and Commissioner Morrison were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation on Austin Youth River Watch’s mission and programming. Presentation by Melinda Chow and Fidel Campuzano Gonzalez, Co-Executive Directors, and Jasalyn Franco, Program Specialist, Austin Youth River Watch. The presentation was made by Melinda Chow and Fidel Campuzano Gonzalez, Co- Executive Directors, and Jasalyn Franco, Program Specialist, Austin Youth River Watch. 1 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. 4. Presentation, discussion, and action regarding a recommendation to Austin City Council on the creation, continuation, terminations, and status of a concession including issuance for a Request for Proposal for a concession in Town Lake Metropolitan Park for inclusion in the joint report between the Parks and Recreation Board and the Environmental Commission that is provided to City Council annually. Presentation by Karen Charles, Contract Management Specialist, and Denisha Cox, Contract Management Supervisor, Austin Parks and Recreation. There was a motion to approve the recommendation to Council to approve the 2025 concessions report, acknowledging that the reporting requirements were met, and additionally recommend that future joint reports include the following: • • Information from contractors detailing the environmental stewardship initiatives and accomplishments they achieved, in specific qualitative and quantitative terms, and specifically request detailed metrics regarding erosion control, streambed restoration, grassland maintenance, trash pick-up, water quality, and biodiversity Information regarding environmental equity in terms of access and concession usage Include concessions from parks other than Lady Bird Lake • • Delay the implementation of Phase II of the Parks Operations and Maintenance Agreements with the Trail Conservancy until the financial audit is finalized and made public, and until it …
Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Overview Austin Watershed Protection Overview ▪ Mission & Organizational Structure ▪ FY26 Operating and Maintenance(O&M) Budget Overview ▪ FY26 O&M Budget Program Activities ▪ Capital Improvement Program(CIP) Budget ▪ CIP Project Overview ▪ Resources 2 Mission & Organizational Structure Mission ▪ Austin Watershed Protection(AWP) protects lives, property, and the environment of our community by reducing the impact of flooding, erosion, and water pollution. ▪ AWP’s mission is achieved through services such as responding to/developing: ▪ Drainage issues ▪ Water pollution ▪ Storm drain item retrieval ▪ Integrated pest management ▪ Floodplain mapping ▪ Storm drain infrastructure. 4 Organizational Structure 5 AustinWatershed ProtectionTotal FTEs: 456.75OperationsFTEs: 182Modeling,Monitoring, and ComplianceFTEs: 89Office of the DirectorFTEs: 69Business EnterprisesFTEs: 61.25Project Design & DesignFTEs: 45.5Environmental Policy & ReviewFTEs: 10 AWP Budget Information FY26 AWP O&M BUDGET BY PROGRAM Total Budget - $127.9M Business Enterprises, $10,045,470 , 8% Environmental Policy and Review, $1,356,811 , 1% Transfers, $48,869,392 , 38% Modeling, Monitoring, and Compliance, $13,433,743 , 11% Office of the Director, $11,988,137 , 9% Project Design and Delivery, $6,858,186 , 5% Operations, $35,311,386 , 28% 7 Funding Sources ▪ Operations ▪ Drainage Utility Charge ▪ Based on the amount and percent of impervious cover ▪ Other Fees and Interest Income ▪ Site plans, subdivisions, MUD, PUDs; Permit Fees ▪ Capital Projects ▪ Cash transfer from operations ▪ GO Bonds ▪ Grants ▪ Tax Increment Financing ▪ RSMP and USCF Payments 8 FY26 Funds Sources and Expense Type FY26 Revenue by Funding Category Drainage Utlility Charge 95% Interest Income and other misc. revenue Development, licenses and permit Fees 4% $5,459,738 1% $887,176 FY26 Budget by Expense Category Personnel Contractuals Transfers 47% 28% 23% $36,026,186 $29,119,257 Non-CIP Capital Expenditures Commodities 3% $3,233,339 0% $157,000 Expense Refunds -$751,608 -1% $118,655,633 $60,078,951 9 AWP Program Activities Operating & Maintenance Activities ▪ Drainage Infrastructure Maintenance ▪ Trash and Debris Removal ▪ Land Management & Ponds Maintenance 11 Operating & Maintenance Activities ▪ Pollution Prevention & Response ▪ Floodplain Modeling & Development Review ▪ Environmental Policy and Planning ▪ Environmental Research and Data Analysis 12 Operating & Maintenance Activities ▪ Storm Event Monitoring ▪ Replenishing Creek Beds ▪ Community Education & Outreach 13 Capital Improvement Program Capital Improvement Program: Overview ▪ Projects in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) are major improvements to our infrastructure, facilities, and waterways. ▪ CIP projects have a higher price tag and longer lifespan than routine maintenance …
Acreage Use Zoning Jurisdition Green Building Water Quality Current Code 1,153 acres Iterim-Rural Residential I-RR Full-Purpose 100% GSI (starting in 2022) Existing PUD 1,153 acres Mixed Use PUD Full-Purpose 2 star 100% GSI + additional WQ treatement for asphalt trail Drainage Floodplain Modification Impervious Cover CWQZ 25-7-93 & 96 25-8-263 80% 25-8-91 & 92 Current code Current code 68% Current code CWQZ Development Critical Environmental Features (CEF) 25-8-261 & 262 specifies and limits trail crossings 25-8-281 & 282 Current code and as defined by wetland mitigation plan Restoration Required in some situations 14.36 acres of Blackland Prairie Restoration native restoration along asphalt trail as shown in Exhibit H Open Space Cut/Fill Current code 25-8-341 & 342 298 acres of public open space up to 20' in Planning Area 4 Construction on Slopes 25-8-301 current code Proposed Amendment 1,153 acres Mixed Use PUD Full-Purpose 2 star 100% GSI + additional WQ treatement for asphalt trail Modification to 25-7-93 & 96 to allow maintenance buildings associated with golf course Current code 68% current code Development allowed in the CWQZ associated with golf course and CWQZ crossing of race track (1:1 mitigation for crossing required) Current code and as defined by wetland mitigation plan Surplus wetland restoration 0.87 CEF / 0.56 CEF Buffer 14.38 acres of Blackland Prairie Restoration native restoration along asphalt trail as shown in Exhibit H Riparian restoration plan for 4.59 areas shown in Exhibit H 100 acres of open space (off site open space provided) up to 20' for Planning areas 4,5,6 For golf course - cut allowed within CWQZ outside EHZ up to XXX Admin variance for over 20ft to match grade in Planning area 4 Admin variance for up to 15 ft outside of Planning areas 4, 5, 6 w/ commensurate mitigation Allowed in Planning Area 8 with commensurate mitigation Admin variance for construction on slopes over 15% Landscape Requirements Current code additional 400 native trees planted minimum 2-in, native Central Texas seed stock, 1000 cubic feet of soil volume for each newly planted tree additional 400 native trees planted minimum 2-in, native Central Texas seed stock, 1000 cubic feet of soil volume for each newly planted tree Tree Protection IPM Current code Native tree species from Appendix F Native and adapted plants per Grow Green Central Texas Native seed stock Beneficial reuse of condensate water for irrigation Current code Required additional 1000 caliper inches of native …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: March 4, 2026 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: Circuit of the Americas PUD Amendment #3, C814-2018-0122.03 NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael Whellan) LOCATION: 9201 Circuit of the Americas Boulevard COUNCIL DISTRICT: 2 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: WATERSHED: REQUEST: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Leslie Lilly, Environmental Conservation Program Manager, 512-535-8914, Leslie.Lilly@austintexas.com Suburban Watershed, Dry Creek East Watershed, Desired Development Zone The applicant proposes to amend a previously approved Planned Unit Development (PUD). This is amendment #3. Recommended with conditions. Circuit of the Americas (COTA) Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment #3 C814-2018-0122.03 Austin Watershed Protection | March 4, 2026 COTA PUD C814-2018-0122 2 History of the Site 1940’s Lady Bird Lake ▪ Clearing and grading activities documented from 1940s on. ▪ Dam built in 1970s ▪ Site development permit for racetrack approved in 2011 ▪ Planned Unit Development (PUD) approved in 2020 1970’s 3 Existing Conditions Lady Bird Lake ▪ 1,153 acres ▪ Suburban Watershed, Dry Creek East ▪ Desired Development Zone ▪ Major Critical Water Quality Zones (CWQZ) ▪ 100-yr Floodplain ▪ Critical Environmental Features (CEF) ▪ Slopes in excess of 15% COTA PUD Wetlands Wetland Buffer CWQZ 100-yr Floodplain 4 5 Proposed Amendment ▪ 3rd Amendment ▪ Hotel / Convention Center in Planning Area 4 ▪ Golf Course in Planning Area 4, 5, & 6 ▪ Practice racetrack in Planning Area 8 ▪ Wetland Mitigation and Riparian Restoration 6 The COTA PUD Existing vs Proposed Lady Bird Lake Requirement Existing Proposed Green Building 2-star 2-star Water Quality Impervious Cover IPM 100% GSI + additional WQ treatment for asphalt trail 100% GSI + additional WQ treatment for asphalt trail 68% Required 68% Required 7 Green Building Basic Requirements Lady Bird Lake ▪ EV Charging Stations requirements ▪ Potable Water Use Reduction (for water features - 100% non-potable water supply) ▪ Bike Parking ▪ Energy Performance ▪ Additional requirements Link to Austin Energy Green Building Guides: Rating Documents 8 The COTA PUD Existing vs Proposed Lady Bird Lake Requirement Existing Proposed Drainage Current code Modification to 25-7-93 & 96 to allow structures associated with golf course Floodplain Modification Current code Current code CWQZ Defined Current code current code CWQZ Development specifies and limits trail crossings Development allowed in the CWQZ associated with golf course and CWQZ crossing of racetrack (1:1 mitigation for crossing required) Critical Environmental Features (CEF) Current code and as …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: March 4, 2026 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: Circuit of the Americas PUD Amendment #3, C814-2018-0122.03 NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael Whellan) LOCATION: 9201 Circuit of the Americas Boulevard COUNCIL DISTRICT: 2 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: WATERSHED: REQUEST: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Leslie Lilly, Environmental Conservation Program Manager, 512-535-8914, Leslie.Lilly@austintexas.com Suburban Watershed, Dry Creek East Watershed, Desired Development Zone The applicant proposes to amend a previously approved Planned Unit Development (PUD). This is amendment #3. Recommended with conditions. ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C814-2018-0122.03 DISTRICT: 2 (Circuit of the Americas PUD Amendment #3) ADDRESS: 9201 Circuit of the Americas Boulevard ZONING FROM: PUD TO: PUD* *The applicant is requesting a PUD amendment to change conditions of the approved PUD zoning in Ordinance No. 20201001-042 and Ordinance No. 20231214-105 (Please see Applicant’s Request Letter – Exhibit C and Proposed Redlined PUD Exhibits – Exhibits D - K). SITE AREA: 1,153 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Circuit of the Americas, Inc. (Alyssa Epstein, Secretary) AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael J. Whellan) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Recommendation Pending PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD: February 23, 2026: ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION: March 4, 2026 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: C814-2018-0122.03 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: 2 The Circuit of the Americas Planned Unit Development is a 1,153 acre property generally located east of State Highway 130 and north of FM 812 on Circuit of the Americas Boulevard. The PUD consists of a mixed-use development and is currently comprised of eight planning Areas with approximately 967 acres of commercial space (Areas 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, & 8) and 186 acres of mixed use (Area 2). The land use plan includes 298 acres of open space that is dispersed throughout Areas 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8 on the site. The CS, General Commercial Services District, is the baseline zoning district for the PUD. The property in question was annexed in 2012 through Ordinance No. 20121108-027. The site is surrounded by residential and commercial properties within the City’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) that do not have zoning and are not part of an active or near-future neighborhood planning effort. Although there are residential uses within 540 feet of the project, the majority of the properties are not located within the City of Austin and are not subject to compatibility requirements. …
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2026, AT 12:00 P.M. CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM #1101 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Commission for Women may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by remotely, contact Christi Vitela at christi.vitela@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2792. telephone. To to speak register CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Becky Bullard, Chair Alexandria Anderson Vanessa Bissereth Angela Harris Diana Melendez Alicia Ramirez AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Jocelyn Tau, Vice Chair Katrina Scheihing Rabia Shaik Fernanda Veloz Salas Shaimaa Zayan The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission for Women regular meeting on February 4, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation regarding women’s wellness by Noor Collective. 3. Presentation by Mama Sana Vibrant Woman regarding FY 2026-2027 budget recommendations. 4. Presentation by American Gateways regarding successes with the City of Austin and a request for the prioritization of immigration funding in the FY 2026-2027 budget. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 5. Update from the Budget Working Group and discussion of possible recommendations. 6. Update from the Recognition Working Group on the progress towards the event. 7. Update from the Quality of Life Working Group on the progress of the Quality of Life Study on Austin’s Women and Girls. 8. Update from the Maternal Health Working Group and discussion of their scope of work. WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATION 9. Recommendation by the Budget Working Group regarding the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 10. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget. 11. Approve an update to the membership of the Maternal Health Working Group. 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 …
Commission for Women Regular Meeting Minutes Wednesday, February 4, 2026 The Commission for Women convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at Austin City Hall, 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Tau called the Commission for Women Meeting to order at 12:06 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Jocelyn Tau, Vice Chair Alexandria Anderson Angela Harris Alicia Ramirez Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Katrina Scheihing Rabia Shaik Shaimaa Zayan PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission for Women Regular Meeting on January 7, 2026. The minutes from the Commission for Women regular meeting on January 7, 2026 were approved on Vice Chair Tau’s motion, Commissioner Anderson’s second on a 6 – 0 vote. Commissioner Shaik was off the dais. Chair Bullard and Commissioners Bissereth, Melendez and Veloz Salas were absent. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 2. 3. Update from the Maternal Health Working Group and discussion of their scope. The update was given by Commissioner Anderson. Update from the Budget Working Group and discussion of possible recommendations. The update was given by Commissioner Anderson. 1 FUTURE ITEMS Noor Collective Presentation American Gateways Presentation Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment (AACME)- Creative Reset Staff Briefing Mama Sana Presentation Recognition Working Group Update Budget Working Group Update and Possible Action regarding Budget Recommendations Maternal Health Working Group Update and Membership Update Quality of Life Working Group Update CRCSM Working Group Update Vice Chair Tau adjourned the meeting at 12:18 p.m. without objection. 2
Commission for Women Maternal Working Group Mission: 3/4/2026 The Commission on Women’s Maternal Health Working Group is dedicated to advancing equitable, accessible, and high-quality maternal healthcare for all women. We work to identify systemic barriers, elevate community voices, and recommend policies and practices that improve outcomes for mothers and families across every stage of pregnancy and postpartum care. Vision: The Commission on Women’s Maternal Health Working Group is committed to shaping data-informed policies, strengthening healthcare systems, and fostering cross-sector collaboration to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity while promoting long-term wellness for women and families.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2026, AT 5:00 P.M. CITY HALL, ROOM 1101 301 WEST SECOND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Urban Transportation Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Natalie Leone, 512-974- 3428, natalie.leone@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Susan Somers, Chair Daniel Kavelman, Parliamentarian Deshon Brown Heather Buffo Kevin Chen Nathan Fernandes Justin Jacobson Varun Prasad Joshua Sorin Spencer Schumacher, Vice Chair AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Transportation Commission Regular meeting on 2/3/2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. Transit Enhancement Program Update. Presentation by Max Schwartz, Program Manager, Austin Transportation and Public Works. Austin Core Transportation Plan Update. Presentation by Michelle Marx, Transportation Officer, and Cole Kitten, Division Manager, Austin Transportation and Public Works. Austin Transportation and Public Works Services and Budget Update. Presentation by Richard Mendoza, Director, Austin Transportation and Public Works. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. 6. Approve a recommendation regarding the Fiscal Year 2026-20727 budget of Austin Transportation and Public Works. Approve proposed changes to Urban Transportation Commission By-laws. COMMITTEE UPDATES 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Update from Commissioner Chen from the Downtown Commission regarding actions taken at the February 18, 2026, meeting. Update from Commissioner Prasad from the Joint Sustainability Committee regarding actions taken at the February 25, 2026, meeting. Update from Commissioner Schumacher from the Bicycle Advisory Council regarding actions taken at the February 17, 2026, meeting. Update from Commissioner Kavelman from the Pedestrian Advisory Council regarding actions taken at the February 2, 2026, and March 2, 2026, meetings. Update from Chair Somers from the City Council Mobility Committee regarding actions taken at the February 12, 2026, meeting. Update from Chair Somers from the Community Advisory Committee of the Austin Transit Partnership Board regarding actions taken …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL CARE STRATEGIES AND ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE TUESDAY, MARCH 3RD 2026, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER ROOM 1203 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the HIV PLANNING COUNCIL may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: Join the meeting now Public comment will be allowed in person or remotely via telephone or Teams. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register to speak, call or email the Office of Support, (737)-825-1684 or hivplanningcouncil@austintexas.gov CURRENT HIV PLANNING COUNCIL CARE STRATEGIES AND ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Joe Anderson Jr., conflicted Alicia Alston Jeremy Caballero Aran Belani Kristina McRae-Thompson Marquis Goodwin, conflicted AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 3/2/2026 will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the HIV Planning Council regular meeting of the Care Strategies and Community Engagement committee on February 3rd, 2026 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS 2. Members will declare conflict of interest with relevant agenda items, service categories, and/or service standards. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Introductions/Announcements 4. Office of Support Staff Briefing DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Discussion of 2026 Resource Guide 6. Discussion of 2026 Service Standards 7. Discussion of Care Strategies and Engagement Committee Chair nominations FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 8. Discussion of workplan calendar and social calendar ADJOURNMENT Indicative of action items The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For More Information on the HIV Planning Council, please contact Rashana Raggs at (737)-825-1684.
REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2026, 4:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM, #1101 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Public Safety Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote remotely, contact Christi Vitela at participation by christi.vitela@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2792. telephone. To to speak register CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Enrique Duran II Denise L Eger Daniel Godwin Timothy Ruttan, Vice Chair Kimberly Hidrogo David Holmes Yasmine Smith Michael Sierra-Arévalo AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on February 2, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services. Presentation by Wesley Hopkins, Chief of Staff, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services. 3. 4. 5. Discussion regarding the mental health first response system with Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services and Integral Care. Discussion regarding APD 911 Emergency Communications Division budget and potential consolidation of the emergency 911 call center with input from Equity Action, United Workers of Integral Care, and VOCAL TX. Discussion regarding community feedback at the Public Safety Commission. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Christi Vitela at the Austin City Clerk’s Office, at 512-974-2792 or christi.vitela@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Public Safety Commission, please contact Christi Vitela at the Austin City Clerk’s Office, at 512-974-2792 …
Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, February 2, 2026 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, February 2, 2026 The Public Safety Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Monday, February 2, 2026, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room, 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Ramírez called the Public Safety Commission Meeting to order at 4:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Timothy Ruttan, Vice Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Enrique Duran II Denise Eger Daniel Godwin Michael Sierra-Arévalo Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Kimberly Hidrogo Yasmine Smith PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on January 5, 2026. The motion to approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on January 5, 2026, was approved on Commissioner Bernhardt’s motion, Commissioner Duran’s second, on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Smith was off the dais. Commissioner Holmes was absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin Fire. Presentation by Tom Vocke, Assistant Chief, Austin Fire. The presentation was made by Tom Vocke, Assistant Chief, Austin Fire. 1 Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, February 2, 2026 5. 4. 3. Discussion of community concern around interactions between Austin Police with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Discussed. The presentation was made by Lisa Davis, Police Chief, Austin Police and Lee Rogers, Chief of Staff, Austin Police. from Homeless Strategy Office on Update initiatives. Presentation by David Gray, Director, Austin Homeless Strategies and Operations. The presentation was made by David Gray, Director, Austin Homeless Strategies and Operations and Janet Pichette, Austin Emergency Management. inclement weather response and new Presentation regarding the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget, including Public Safety Department allocations, 5-year forecast process, and the budget process. Presentation by Kerri Lang, Director, Austin Budget and Organizational Excellence. The presentation was made by Kerri Lang, Director, Austin Budget and Organizational Excellence. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding inclement weather response and a decentralized intake model. The motion to approve a Recommendation to Council regarding inclement weather response and a decentralized intake model was made by Commissioner Bernhardt and seconded by Commissioner Sierra Arévalo. The motion to amend was made by Vice Chair Ruttan and seconded by Commissioner Duran. The amendment was to strike the first “Now Therefore Be It Resolved” paragraph leaving only the second with an addition of “and report back …
RESOLUTION NO. 20250813-018 WHEREAS, the City's emergency communication operations present many challenges, due in part to the extensive intergovernmental and interagency cooperation required to execute such functions in a city which spans multiple counties and criminal jurisdictions; and WHEREAS, the 2019 Dispatch Equity and Optimization Study, developed at the request of Council in the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 budget process, identified substantial inefficiencies, including challenges with collaboration across departments and outdated and needlessly segregated computer systems; and WHEREAS, the integration of emergency communications functions has been successful elsewhere in Texas, most notably in the North Texas Emergency Communications Center, an integrated emergency telecommunications center serving the cities of Addison, Carrollton, Coppell, and Farmers Branch; and WHEREAS, the City should explore all avenues to provide excellent service and response times for Austin residents while minimizing strain on public safety employees and City resources; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: The City Manager is directed to study the manner by which the City could establish a Joint Emergency Communications Department (JEC) combining the functions of 911 and emergency dispatch through the Austin Police Department (APD), Austin Fire Department (AFD), and Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services Department (EMS). Page 1 of 2 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: This integration shall maintain the independence of APD's, AFD's, and EMS' sworn personnel, operational command structures, and agency-specific operational standards while enabling all departments to operate collaboratively. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: The City Manager is further directed to develop a strategic plan for integrating the listed emergency communications functions into a JEC by the end of fiscal year 2025-2026, including a technical and operational feasibility assessment, cost analysis, and an implementation timeline, with recommendations presented to Council. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: The City Manager is further directed to consider the effectiveness of non- emergency crime reporting online and via phone and report to Council on the possibility of consolidating non-emergency crime reporting into the JEC. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: The City Manager is further directed to consult with all relevant external stakeholders, including employee unions, intergovernmental partners, licensing agencies, and community groups, in developing the strategic plan for the JEC. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: The City Manager is further directed to return to Council to present the JEC strategic plan at or before the Work Session on December 9,2025. ADOPTED: August 13 , 2025 ATTEST: 413#d/+ Erika Bra?y City Clerk …
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Public Safety Commission Recommendation Number: 20260302- 006: Budget Recommendations for FY26–27 Budget Date of Approval: Recommendation: WHEREAS, the Public Safety Commission is tasked with reviewing public safety agency budgets and providing recommendations to the Austin City Council; WHEREAS, the Public Safety Commission has discussed topics with Austin Fire, Austin Police, Austin-Travis County EMS, additional city departments, and community organizations that coordinate with our public safety departments; WHEREAS, throughout the course of those discussions various departments have expressed programmatic and departmental needs; WHEREAS, the Budget and Organizational Excellence FY26–27 presentation provided updated FY26 amended baseline budgets and FY27 planned budgets for public safety departments; WHEREAS, several of the public safety departments’ identified unmet needs and programmatic priorities remain outstanding or require sustained funding to maintain operational performance; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Public Safety Commission recommends allocation of funds and use of all available means to incorporate the following public safety priorities into the FY26–27 Budget: • Extreme Weather Preparedness: Funding for decentralized intake, surge staffing, and coordinated emergency shelter operations to ensure shared situational awareness across Austin Emergency Management, Austin Homeless Strategies and Operations and other public safety agencies during cold weather and other climate-driven activations. • Emergency Communications: Fund 911, dispatch, and EMS communications staffing and technology modernization to improve reliability and response throughput, with performance metrics reported quarterly. • Sexual Assault Reporting & Coordinated Response (CSCRM): Ensure financial support for civilian staffing and civilian overtime, survivor navigation services, interagency data integration, and quarterly public reporting dashboards tracking case timelines and outcomes. • C4 Project (ATCEMS): Sustain funding to support continuous 24/7 staffing, technology infrastructure, data systems, and interagency coordination required to maintain service continuity. • Counsel at First Appearance: Stabilized funding to ensure uninterrupted operations and long-term sustainability. Funding should support 24 hour services as well as additional lawyers for full staffing. • Urban Wildfire Prevention: Funding for wildfire mitigation, prevention staffing, and equipment. Support Community Wildfire Protection Plan implementation, community outreach, equipment readiness, and evacuation planning and training with an emphasis on traditionally underserved areas and populations with civilian staffing where possible. • Trauma & Violence Reduction: Sustain and expand programs that address high-acuity violence, including victim services coordination, data-driven prevention, and public availability of readily accessible data. • Traffic Safety & Vision Zero: Support funding to reduce traffic fatalities and serious injury crashes and improvement in data collection and availability for …
FY26 Enhancements Report — NOT INCLUDED (Unfunded) Items for Public Safety & Related Departments1 Austin Emergency Management Department- Priority Title Brief Description Austin Emergency Management-02 Planned Events Budget Austin Emergency Management-04 Austin Emergency Management-05 Disaster Funding and Cost Recovery Program- Vendor Fees and Labor FTE for Community Engagement Specialist- Language Access Austin Emergency Management-06 GATRRS Planner FTE The Department is requesting an investment for responding to an increasing volume of planned special events due to growth in Austin. The current response budget is $19,270, but the annual cost to respond to planned events is $47,367, which are not eligible for federal reimbursement and have occurred consistently for the past five years. The Department is requesting an investment for managing disaster preparedness, response, and the FEMA Public Assistance program. HSEM does not have a budget for the labor or vendor costs to manage the cost recovery process with state and federal governments, although five percent of the vendor costs are reimbursable as part of Category administrative costs. The Department is requesting a Community Engagement Specialist-Language Access FTE to migrate a temporary position to a full-time permanent role. This position was developed from an audit and led the coordination and development of the Citywide Emergency Language Access Plan, fulfilling the ongoing process of its implementation. The Department is requesting an FTE to effectively manage and operationalize the Greater Austin-Travis County Regional Radio System (GATRRS). While the Radio Shop Handles the technical aspects, HSEM has been the primary lead for its operational implementation. Annualized Ongoing Funding One-Time Funding $47,637 $0 $1,888,295 $0 $123,367 $3,000 $114,745 $12,000 Austin Fire Departme nt Priority Title Brief Description Annualized Ongoing Funding One-Time Funding 1 https://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/BOE/Budget/FY26_Enhancements_Report.pdf The Department is requesting investment in staffing for two aerial ladder trucks that currently lack crews, noting that the last such crew was added in 1995. The Department is requesting an investment to cover increased personnel costs from rising over time rates and unfunded personal holidays. The Department is requesting an investment to increase the personnel line for civilian overtime and temporary hires, noting no increase in civilian FTE funding for eight years. The Department is requesting an investment to implement an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system at the Public Safety Wellness Center to improve medical record tracking and security. The Department is requesting funding for professional development and Fire Ground Officer trainings to ensure safe, effective emergency scene management and skill …
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REGULAR MEETING of the MUSIC COMMISSION March 2, 2026 6:30 PM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS ROOM 1001, 301 W 2ND STREET, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Music Commission may be participating virtually. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Shelbi Mitchell, 512-974-6318, Shelbi.Mitchell@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Nagavalli Medicharla - Chair, Pedro Carvalho – Vice Chair, Joe Silva – Parliamentarian, Nelson Aguilar, Tami Blevins, Clarissa Cardenas, Clayton England, Cornice “Ray” Price Jr., Penny Jo Pullus, Celeste Quesada AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Music Commission meeting on February 2, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing on Live Music Fund collections by Kim McCarson, Program Manager, Music & Entertainment , Austin Arts, Culture, Music & Entertainment (AACME). 3. Staff briefing on FY24 Austin Live Music Fund final reports by Erica Shamaly, Division Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, AACME. 4. Staff briefing on Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS) live music performances/booking by Erica Shamaly, Division Manager, and Greg Gonzalez, Program Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, AACME. 5. Staff briefing on AACME funding programs by Laura Odegaard, Acting Division Manager, AACME. 6. Staff briefing on The Creative Reset Phase II by Candice Cooper, Interim Chief Administrative Officer and Marion Sanchez, Acting Public Information & Marketing Manager, AACME. 7. Staff briefing on AACME department objectives and goals for 2026 by Candice Cooper, Interim Chief Administrative Officer, AACME. DISCUSSION ITEMS 8. Austin Convention Center Project and benefits to Hotel Occupancy Tax and creative community following presentation by Riley Triggs, Project Manager, Austin Convention Center and Morgan Messick, Assistant Director, AACME. 9. Downtown Commission update on priorities and recent actions by Parliamentarian Silva. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 10. FY26-27 budget recommendations following presentation by Chair Medicharla. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2026, AT 6:30 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W 2nd ST AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Commission on Immigrant Affairs may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Nekaybaw Watson, 512-974-2562, nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS : Miriam Dorantes, Chair Adrian De La Rosa Aditi Joshi Diane Kanawati Melissa Ortega Caroline Solis AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Alondra Johnson, Vice-Chair Azeem Edwin Jeanne “Canan” Kaba Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch Meghna Roy Yohana Saucedo The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Immigrant Affairs regular meeting on February 2, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Update from the Quality-of-Life Study Working Group regarding progress with the Institutional Review Board, data collectors, and study practices. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Approve a Recommendation to Council to expand and strengthen eviction prevention programs to protect housing stability. 4. Approve a Recommendation to Council to establish a dedicated funding framework for a universal immigration representation model. 5. Approve a Recommendation to Council to prioritize filling the Immigrant Affairs Manager position to strengthen city coordination and leadership. 6. Approve a Recommendation to Council to fund comprehensive equity and inclusion trainings across city departments. 7. Approve a Recommendation to Council to re-instate and fund the Family Stabilization Grant. 8. Approve a Recommendation to Council to maintain and increase funding support for American Gateways’ Immigrant Legal Services to ensure ongoing community access to representation. 9. Approve a statement of concern regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement. 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. …
COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2026 The Commission on Immigrant Affairs convened in a regular meeting on Monday, February 2, 2026, at 301 W 2nd St. in Austin, Texas. Chair Dorantes called the meeting to order at 6:38pm. Commissioners in Attendance: Miriam Dorantes, Chair Azeem Edwin Diane Kanawati Caroline Solis Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Adrian De La Rosa Canan Kaba Meghna Roy Commissioners Absent: Alondra Johnson, Vice Chair Aditi Joshi Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch Melissa Ortega Yohana Saucedo PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Ana Maria Rea - Mama Sana Vibrant Woman Alicia Torres - Policy Package 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Immigrant Affairs Regular Meeting on January 5, 2025. The minutes of the January 5, 2026, regular meeting of the Commission on Immigrant Affairs was approved during the February 2, 2026, regular meeting on Commissioner Kanawati’s motion, Commissioner Edwin’s second on a 7-0 vote. Vice Chair Johnson, and Commissioners Joshi, Lincoln-Goldfinch, Ortega, and Saucedo were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation by American Gateways regarding successes with the City of Austin and its request for the prioritization of immigration funding in the FY 26-27 budget. Presentation by Rebecca Lightsey, Co-Executive Director, American Gateways. The presentation was given by Rebecca Lightsey, Co-Executive Director, American Gateways. 3. Discussion of a community concern around interactions between Austin Police with U.S. Immigration and Custom Enforcement. Discussed. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 4. Update from the Budget Working Group regarding areas of support and deadlines for the submission of budget recommendations. Update was provided by Chair Dorantes and Commissioner Kanawati. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve a list of budget priorities for each commissioner’s district. Withdrawn. 6. Approve the Commission on Immigrant Affairs’ alternative representative for the Joint Inclusion Committee. The motion to approve Commissioner Edwin as the Joint Inclusion Committee alternate for the Commission on Immigrant Affairs was approved on Commissioner Edwin’s motion, Commissioner Kanawati’s second on a 7-0 vote. Vice Chair Johnson and Commissioners Joshi, Lincoln-Goldfinch, Ortega, and Saucedo were absent. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Approve budget recommendations for FY 27 Budget. Approve a draft statement about board concerns for Immigration and Custom Enforcement. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned without objection at 8:04 on Chair Dorantes’ motion. 2
. RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Commission on Immigrant Affairs Recommendation Number: 20260302- 003: Strategies to Slow Residential Evictions and Protect Immigrant Households WHEREAS, Recent local housing data shows eviction filings have climbed to levels not seen in several years, signaling ongoing instability in the rental market. While Austin’s economy has grown, rent burdens remain high, wages for many service and construction workers have not kept pace with housing costs, and affordable units remain limited. WHEREAS, Immigrant households face heightened vulnerability to eviction due to: • Concentration in low-wage and contract labor sectors • Fear of interacting with legal systems due to immigration status concerns • Language barriers limiting understanding of court processes • Mixed-status households avoiding public programs due to perceived immigration consequences • Higher likelihood of informal lease arrangements that limit legal protections WHEREAS, Evictions are not isolated housing events, they trigger cascading impacts on employment stability, school continuity, mental health, and long-term housing access. For immigrant workers, housing displacement often leads to job loss, wage theft exposure, and deeper economic precarity. WHEREAS, Slowing eviction proceedings, particularly through mediation, diversion, rental assistance linkage, and language access, allows families time to stabilize while reducing long-term public costs associated with homelessness, emergency shelter, and crisis response. WHEREAS, The Commission finds that proactive eviction prevention aligns with the City’s equity commitments and immigrant inclusion priorities and urges Council to act urgently to prevent avoidable displacement and family destabilization. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED The Commission on Immigrant Affairs recommends that the Austin City Council take immediate action to slow the pace of residential evictions in the City of Austin and strengthen stabilization measures for immigrant and mixed-status households amid significantly rising eviction filings in Travis County. BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED The Commission on Immigrant Affairs recommends the City Council to: . • Direct the City Manager to evaluate lawful mechanisms to extend eviction timelines, including pre-filing mediation requirements, enhanced notice periods, and eviction diversion coordination. •Council should direct the HACA Board to develop a plan now to support potentially impacted households and consult with the City’s Immigration Officer and the Commission on Immigrant Affairs. • Expand funding for emergency rental assistance, right-to-counsel programs, and eviction defense services, with culturally responsive outreach to immigrant and Limited English Proficiency (LEP) households. • Require strengthened language access standards for eviction notices, rental assistance applications, and tenant education materials. • Partner with Travis County courts to formalize …
. RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Commission on Immigrant Affairs Recommendation Number: 20260302-004 : Establish a Dedicated Funding Framework for a Universal Immigration Representation Model. WHEREAS, Austin, like the rest of the United States, has seen increased immigration enforcement in the community. Our neighbors are being detained at record levels, and the federal government has cut funding that previously supported pro se immigration legal assistance. Noncitizens are being detained at routine immigration court hearings and US Citizenship and Immigration Services interviews at never-before seen levels. WHEREAS, In South Central Texas, ICE arrested nearly 12,000 people during the first nine months of the Trump Administration—nearly double from the previous year. This includes all of ICE San Antonio field office’s jurisdiction (Austin and others) but is illustrative of the overall effect of the increased enforcement policies. WHEREAS, One in three children in Austin has at least one immigrant parent. Eighty-seven percent of those children are United States citizens. Therefore, the risk of permanent family separation is high. WHEREAS, Further, immigrant-led households in Austin earned $234.3 billion in 2023 and contributed $19.3 billion in combined state and local taxes. The financial impact of these policies are detrimental to the City of Austin. WHEREAS, The decrease in federal funding has resulted in immigration legal services budgets to be slashed or fully cut. This has resulted in layoffs at local immigration nonprofits and attorneys withdrawing their representation. Noncitizens are struggling to find legal assistance and are often turning to notarios who are engaging in unlicensed practice of law, damaging people’s chances of being granted immigration status. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED The Commission on Immigrant Affairs recommends increasing funding for immigration legal assistance to expand deportation defense. Date of Approval: Motioned By: Vote: For: Against: Seconded By: . Abstain: Off the dais: Absent: Attest: _____________________________________________
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Commission on Immigrant Affairs Recommendation Number: 20260302-005 : Development of the Immigration Affairs Office WHEREAS, Ensuring immigrant inclusivity will build stronger educated communities that can contribute to economic growth, creative potential, and innovation throughout Austin and its society. WHEREAS, The City of Austin is committed to continuous improvement and inclusivity, and the development of an Immigrant Affairs Office would enhance the quality-of-life for all Austinites, ensuring that we remain equal to or superior to other cities that have already established similar offices. WHEREAS, The Commission on Immigrant Affairs has consistently recommended the development and/or expansion of an Immigrant Affairs Office over the years—Recommendation Number: 20190429- 5AI, Recommendation Number: 20200422-002A2, Recommendation Number: 20210301‐2b Recommendation Number: 20220307-2d—recognizing that one person is insufficiently supported in handling all the responsibilities and demands placed on them. WHEREAS, The following roles as essential to the Immigrant Affairs Office: • Immigrant Affairs Officer: leads strategy and sets direction for the Office, develops policies, and elevates immigrant affairs as a priority for the City. • Immigrant Affairs Program Manager: oversees programs and partnerships with City departments and community organizations focused on key areas like Civic Engagement, Naturalization / Citizenship, Economic Mobility, Employment Authorization Assistance, and Adult Education. • Community Engagement Coordinator (Immigrant Affairs): facilitates communication and collaboration between the City, immigrant leaders, and community organizations. Coordinates outreach efforts with immigrant communities and community partners and provides follow-up to connect people to social services. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED The Commission on Immigrant Affairs recommends the development of an Immigrant Affairs Office with adequate staffing to serve as a centralized unit to coordinate services and support for our immigrant communities who are vulnerable to experiencing discrimination, marginalization, hate crimes, and/or persecution. BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED The Commission on Immigrant Affairs recommends Austin Equity and inclusion fill the vacant Immigrant Affairs Manager position; develop an Immigrant Affairs Office to ensure that the needs of Austin's immigrant community are recognized, supported, and effectively addressed, which would allow for stronger community engagement, more responsive services, as well as better coordination across city departments to close existing gaps; and develop a comprehensive budget plan focused on expanding staff, services, and infrastructures will promote the immigrant community’s economic mobility, human services (health care/food/legal services), education, and civic participation. Seconded By: Date of Approval: Motioned By: Vote: For: Against: Abstain: Off the dais: Absent: Attest: _____________________________________________
. RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Commission on Immigrant Affairs Recommendation Number: 20260302-006 : Fund Equity and Inclusion Training WHEREAS, The City of Austin continues to see an increase in reported hate crimes and hate incidents year to year since 2021. WHEREAS, Dismantling hate and bias in our community requires a collective effort and meaningful collaboration between the city, its staff, and residents. WHEREAS, An addition of Bystander Intervention training would empower staff and community members with the skills to safely intervene and respond to instances of hate-driven discrimination or violence. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED The Commission on Immigrant Affairs recommends adequate funding be allocated to Anti-hate campaigns and programs, creating a centralized hub where both staff and citizens can easily access information on reporting hate-based incidents, current program offerings, and available public training. BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED The Commission on Immigrant Affairs recommends Austin Equity and Inclusion to expand outreach efforts to engage a broader and more diverse audience. We urge the city council to invest in the expansion of Undoing Racism training for the general public, and to ensure that both city staff and community members have access to Bystander Intervention training. These efforts are critical to fostering a safer, more inclusive, and better-informed community. Seconded By: Date of Approval: Motioned By: Vote: For: Against: Abstain: Off the dais: Absent: Attest: _____________________________________________ .
. RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Commission on Immigrant Affairs Recommendation Number: 20260302-007 : Reinstate funding for the Family Stabilization Grant WHEREAS, It can be very difficult for cities like Austin to meet their residents’ needs through subsidized house programs, as federal housing programs have limited reach and limited funding; and WHEREAS, Affordability continues to be one of the most common issues expressed by residents. The Family Stabilization Program offers more flexible access to housing support, accords more choice and dignity, reduces discrimination, and offers more efficient and cost-effective housing; WHEREAS, According to findings from the Urban Institute’s report titled Evaluation of the Austin Guaranteed Income Pilot, participants reported spending, on average, more than 50% of their pilot cash to cover housing costs, and the average share participants spent on housing was more than twice as much spending in any other category. WHEREAS, Improved housing security allowed participants to also focus on other goals, including financial investing, skills building, expanding their professional networks, and pursuing additional education; and for recipients, overall, median household incomes increased over time. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED The Commission on Immigrant Affairs recommends ongoing funding of the Family Stabilization Program $3 million for FY26-27 as part of the City’s base budget. Seconded By: Date of Approval: Motioned By: Vote: For: Against: Abstain: Off the dais: Absent: . Attest: _____________________________________________
. RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Commission on Immigrant Affairs Recommendation Number: 20260302-008: Maintain Funding to Support American Gateways’ Immigrant Legal Services WHEREAS, Austin, like the rest of the United States, has seen increased immigration enforcement in the community. Our neighbors are being detained at record levels, and the federal government has cut funding that previously supported pro se immigration legal assistance. Noncitizens are being detained at routine immigration court hearings and US Citizenship and Immigration Services interviews at never-before seen levels. WHEREAS, In South Central Texas, ICE arrested nearly 12,000 people during the first nine months of the Trump Administration—nearly double from the previous year. This includes all of ICE San Antonio field office’s jurisdiction (Austin and others) but is illustrative of the overall effect of the increased enforcement policies. WHEREAS, One in three children in Austin has at least one immigrant parent. Eighty-seven percent of those children are United States citizens. Therefore, the risk of permanent family separation is high. WHEREAS, Further, immigrant-led households in Austin earned $234.3 billion in 2023 and contributed $19.3 billion in combined state and local taxes. The financial impact of these policies are detrimental to the City of Austin. WHEREAS, The decrease in federal funding has resulted in immigration legal services budgets to be slashed or fully cut. This has resulted in layoffs at local immigration nonprofits and attorneys withdrawing their representation. Noncitizens are struggling to find legal assistance and are often turning to notarios who are engaging in unlicensed practice of law, damaging people’s chances of being granted immigration status. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED The Commission on Immigrant Affairs recommends maintaining the current funding for American Gateways’ Immigration Legal Services. Date of Approval: Motioned By: Vote: For: Against: Seconded By: . Abstain: Off the dais: Absent: Attest: _____________________________________________
Immigration and Customs Enforcement Concerns DRAFT STATEMENT The Immigrant Affairs Commission of the City of Austin unequivocally condemns the recent actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ICE in this city, state, and country. Austin is a city that allegedly prides itself on being rooted in community. The City Charter itself reflects these values, declaring: “We the citizens of Austin, in reverence to the dignity and the enrichment of all people, do ordain and establish this Charter to assure economic, environmental, and cultural prosperity throughout our community.” Yet the continued presence and aggressive tactics of ICE in our city stand in direct conflict with Austin’s stated values. Such actions do not enrich all people, nor do they assure prosperity throughout our community. Instead, ICE’s approach to immigration enforcement has fostered fear in neighborhoods, separated families, and discouraged immigrant residents from accessing housing, schools, healthcare, and public safety services. When people are afraid to report crimes, seek medical care, or send their children to school, the entire community becomes less safe. Texas as a whole is home to the second-largest immigrant population in the United States, with approximately 5.1 million foreign-born residents. These numbers reflect a fundamental truth: immigrants are not outsiders to our community. They are our neighbors, coworkers, classmates, and family members. Austin should be a place where everyone, regardless of immigration status, can live with dignity. Everyone in this city should be able to trust local institutions. Achieving that vision requires drawing a clear line between local government and federal immigration enforcement. Texas calls itself the state of friendship, yet hostility toward immigrant communities does not reflect that ideal. We call on city leaders to limit cooperation with ICE, strengthen sanctuary policies, and reaffirm that in Austin, belonging is not conditioned upon paperwork. But, upon our shared humanity.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. VIRTUAL MEETING Art in Public Places Panel may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams. Public comment will be allowed remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once 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 in Public Places Manager Jaime Castillo at register jaime.castillo@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-7852. to speak remotely, contact Art CURRENT PANEL MEMBERS: Kristi-Anne Shaer, Chair Heidi Schmalbach, Arts Commission Liaison Bernardo Diaz Lindsey Millikan AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Andrew Danziger, Vice Chair Fatima Carbajal Camille Jobe The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Art in Public Places Panel Regular meeting on February 2, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding Art in Public Places Program, including Conservation, Current Projects and Milestones. Presentation by Jaime Castillo, Art in Public Places Manager, Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. Discussion of Arts Commission Liaison Report on Action Items from February 23, 2026, Arts Commission Meeting. Presentation by Heidi Schmalbach, Arts Commission Liaison. Discussion of the TEMPO 2025-2026 Artist Final Designs. Presentation by Mandi Thomas, Chief Operating Officer, The Trail Conservancy and Rebecca Rende, AIPP Coordinator Senior, Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment. 5. 6. 7. 8. Discussion of the Armadillo Water Tank Art in Public Places Project Mid-Design. Presentation by Bill Tavis, Art in Public Places Artist and Bryana Iglesias, AIPP Coordinator, Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment. Discussion of the Austin Convention Center Redevelopment (Phase 1) Art in Public Places Project Mid-Design. Presentation by Manik Nakra, Art in Public Places Artist and Ileana Yordan-Cuevas, AIPP Coordinator Senior, Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment. Discussion of the Austin Convention Center Redevelopment (Phase 1) Art in Public Places Project Mid-Design. Presentation by Betelhem Makonnen / SB Gaya Inc, Art in Public Places Artist and Ileana Yordan-Cuevas, AIPP Coordinator Senior, Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment. Discussion of the Art in Public Places Panel retreat …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW COMMISSION (CPRC) FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2026, 3:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, ROOM 1101 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 The 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, please call or email Ryan Alvarez at 512-974-9090 or Ryan.Alvarez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Carlos Alfonso Greaves, Chair Ruben DeLaPaz Terry Flood Lauren Pena Kathryn Russell AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Laura Cortes Franco, Vice Chair Darrick Eugene Christopher Harris Lee Peterman Speakers who sign 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. Approval of the minutes of the Community Police Review Commission special called meeting of Friday, January 16, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing regarding progress of work with the Police Technology Unit on an internal drive for the CPRC to access case files. Staff briefing regarding updates related to Austin Police Oversight, including an overview and key highlights; administrative and operational updates; commission support and follow-up; community engagement; policy highlights; and upcoming items and priorities from Director Gail McCant. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. 5. 6. 7. Discussion of the Austin Police Department’s interaction with a community member, including the transfer to federal immigration authorities and questions about APD’s authority. Discussion of a potential recommendation to the Austin Police Department regarding General Orders 330 and its application to immigration-related interactions. Discussion of the Case Review Working Group (Commissioners Flood and Cortes), including progress to date, insights, and potential process changes. Discussion of Commissioners’ Review Working Groups A, B, and C regarding their experience reviewing case files, including a brief description of the review process and whether the groups are ready to present the following cases to the full Commission: 19-0792 (Deadly Use of Force), 24-1258 (Use of Force), 25-01308 (Bias-Based Policing), 2025-02113 (Improper Conduct), 2025-2341 (Use of Force), and 2025-2475 (Use of Force). DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. Discussion and election of a CPRC spokesperson and media relations officer. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of …
