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Recommendation 20251202-005: 2026 Bond — original pdf
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation 20251202-005: 2026 Bond WHEREAS, City Council Resolution No. 20240718-093 directed the City Manager to develop “a comprehensive bond package that funds and addresses climate, infrastructure, and any other public improvements for the purpose of conducting an election no later than November 2026;” WHEREAS, City Council Resolution No. 20240829-138 created the Bond Election Advisory Task Force (BEATF) to “identify and prioritize bond funding for projects that will address infrastructure needs including climate investment opportunities necessary to implement a comprehensive climate implementation program;” WHEREAS, the aforementioned City Council Resolution further directed the City Manager to relay input received from the Urban Transportation Commission, among other bodies, to the BEATF and City Council; WHEREAS, the Austin Capital Delivery Services Department has organized a Project Review Board to evaluate projects for the forthcoming 2026 Bond and indicated at the September 2nd, 2025 UTC Meeting that a recommendation from the UTC would be best received before January 2026; WHEREAS, the 2026 Bond Development Initial Project Request List included 10 projects and programs from Austin Transportation & Public Works (ATPW) totaling $925,200,000; WHEREAS, the City of Austin’s commitment to Vision Zero has seen early signs of success, with a slight decrease in fatalities on City-owned roadways while fatalities on state-owned roadways have sharply increased; WHEREAS, the ATPW long-term Key Performance Indicator of percent of lane miles in the City’s Street Inventory in Fair to Excellent Condition has dropped from 75% in FY21 to 68.5% in FY25; WHEREAS, both the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) & the Austin Climate Equity Plan set the goal of achieving a 50/50 mode-split goal with 50% of people walking, bicycling, taking transit, or using other non drive-alone mode to work by 2039; WHEREAS, on November 30, 2023 the City Council adopted amendments to the ASMP creating a new Bicycle, Urban Trails, and Sidewalks, Shared Streets and Crossing Plan, collectively referred to as ATX Walk-Bike-Roll, setting the following build-out goals: ● Expand the All Ages and Abilities Bikeways Network to 660 miles by 2033; ● Construct all 94 miles of Tier 1 Urban Trails by 2043; ● Address all Very High and High priority sidewalks and shared streets by 2033 (Approx. 340 miles of new sidewalks and 200 miles of shared streets) WHEREAS, in commenting on the Environmental Investment Plan, UTC Recommendation 20240305-006 noted that a $188.8 million investment was needed to keep the ATX Walk-Bike-Roll …
04 Mopac South Presentation — original pdf
City of Austin Urban Transportation Commission Briefing December 2, 2025 MoPac South • Limits: Cesar Chavez Street to Slaughter Lane • Length: Approximately 8 miles • Project Status: Environmental Study • Recent Activity: – Open House #6: Nov. 2024 – Jan. 2025 • Current Activity: – Draft Environmental Assessment preparation – Public Hearing planning 2 Public Input is Shaping the Project Shared values: – Minimize and avoid impacts to the human and natural environment – No increased elevations over Lady Bird Lake – No direct connector ramps near Austin High School – Maximize pedestrian/cyclist routes Community input has been a valuable part of the development process for MoPac South, with adjustments made based on public input, including: – Added new direct connection at US 290 – Added new bypass lanes from Barton Skyway to Loop 360 – Added south to north Texas Turnaround at Barton Skyway – Lengthen turn lane leading to Texas Turnaround at Loop 360 – Reconfigured Bee Cave Road/RM 2244 southbound exit ramp – Ramp improvements at William Cannon Drive – Added third southbound and northbound general-purpose lane near William Cannon Drive – Additional American Disabilities Act (ADA) bike/ped crossings – Widened Shared Use Path – Additional bike/ped access on each side of the corridor – Relocated the Barton Springs Road Shared Use Path crossing to improve safety – Relocated northbound entrance ramp north of Loop 360 3 Open House 6 Content • Presented Recommended Build Alternative for public comment • Continuation of public engagement and input to shape the study • Evaluation for the build alternatives • Evaluation for the operation configurations • Description of environmental technical studies to be completed 4 Reasonable Build Alternative Why Express Lane(s): 5 Evaluation Criteria Optimize corridor utilization (throughput) Serve all roadway users Facilitate congestion management by increasing opportunities for pedestrians and bicycles 6 *Criteria was developed collaboratively with stakeholders and using input gathered from Open Houses #1 and #2. Create a dependable and consistent route for transit Recommended Build Alternative Why 2C: Two Express Lanes with Elevated Ramps near Barton Skyway 7 Environmental Evaluations 9 Non-Tolled Improvements Increased pedestrian and cyclist opportunities Sixth Street and Cesar Chavez Street entrance ramps to southbound MoPac Widens existing bridge over Lady Bird Lake to five non-tolled general-purpose lanes in both directions South-to-north non-signalized U-turn at Barton Skyway Southbound non-tolled bypass lanes for Bee Cave Road and Barton Skyway entrance to southbound MoPac …
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Certification Roll Report — original pdf
FY2026 SMBR Certified Firms BY ETHNICITY AND CERTIFICATION TYPES SMBR 1 Certification by Type Number of Certification Types (Not number of firms) 800 700 694 701 703 710 713 716 725 704 713 721 721 724 725 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 3050 3000 2950 2900 599 604 602 611 620 623 626 626 635 644 644 651 651 458 464 463 465 468 469 468 465 470 476 476 476 474 117 73 118 76 118 76 124 77 126 78 126 80 127 81 125 79 125 80 128 82 128 82 129 82 131 81 Dec-24 Jan-25 Feb-25 Mar-25 Apr-25 May-25 Jun-25 Jul-25 Aug-25 Sep-25 FY 2025 Oct-25 Nov-25 MBE WBE DBE ACDBE SBE HUB Total Certification Types 2929 2935 2957 2950 2919 2990 2990 3008 3007 2903 2861 2867 2850 2828 2800 2750 2700 Dec-24 Jan-25 Feb-25 Mar-25 Apr-25 May-25 Jun-25 Jul-25 Aug-25 Sep-25 FY 2025 Oct-25 Nov-25 Total Certification TYPES Certification by Ethnicity MBE Certifications 886 897 904 915 923 920 929 919 926 938 938 945 944 2 800 600 400 200 0 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 500 400 300 200 100 0 Dec-24 Jan-25 Feb-25 Mar-25 Apr-25 May-25 Jun-25 Jul-25 Aug-25 Sep-25 FY 2025 Oct-25 Nov-25 Asian African-American Hispanic Native American Total WBE Certifications 694 701 703 710 712 716 726 704 713 721 721 724 725 Dec-24 Jan-25 Feb-25 Mar-25 Apr-25 May-25 Jun-25 Jul-25 Aug-25 Sep-25 FY 2025 Oct-25 Nov-25 Asian African-American Hispanic Native American Caucasian Total DBE Certifications 458 464 463 465 467 469 467 465 469 475 475 476 474 Dec-24 Jan-25 Feb-25 Mar-25 Apr-25 May-25 Jun-25 Jul-25 Aug-25 Sep-25 FY 2025 Oct-25 Nov-25 Asian African-American Hispanic Native American Non Minority Female Total ACDBE Certifications 73 76 76 77 77 80 81 79 80 82 82 82 81 3 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Dec-24 Jan-25 Feb-25 Mar-25 Apr-25 May-25 Jun-25 Jul-25 Aug-25 Sep-25 FY 2025 Oct-25 Nov-25 Asian African-American Hispanic Native American Non Minority Female Total Number of Applications Received Total Application Count 200 179 150 100 50 0 153 131 142 131 103 113 139 73 79 34 Jan-25 Feb-25 Mar-25 Apr-25 May-25 Jun-25 Jul-25 Aug-25 Sep-25 Oct-25 Nov-25 Expansion CEA Interstate Annual New Total
Council Awards Report — original pdf
# Solicitation No Solicitation Description SLBP Goal Information Cost Estimate Award Amount Prime MBE AA H A/NA WBE MBE/ WBE Non Sub DBE SMBR Liaison Project Manager Department Council Date Goals Met Type FY2026 Council Awards Report October 2025 1 CLMC1108 Prime Subs Construction, Modification, and Repair for Parking Lots/Road (FH) Austin Constructors, LLC (FB) Ash-Nem Hauling, LLC (MB) Avery Williamson / Avery's Lawn Care & Landscaping, LLC (FB) All Points Inspection Services, Inc. (FH) Jenny Viera / Element Traffic Services, LLC (MA) Benqwest, LLC (FH) Alpha Ready Mix, LLC Non-MWBE Total 2 CLMC1127 WW Line Renewal and Spot Rehab Service IDIQ (2026-2028) Prime Subs (MH) Santa Clara Construction, LTD (MB) Earthco Landscape Construction, LLC 3 CLMP384 Prime Subs 4 CLMP382 Prime Subs Prime Subs Prime Subs Prime Subs (MA) Benqwest, LLC (FW) Champion Fuel Solutions Non-MWBE Total CLMP384 Pilot Knob Supply Water Transmission Main Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. (MB) Foster CM Group, Inc. (MH) Atlas Design Services, LLC (MH) Austin Survey Company, LLC / Inland Geodetics (FH) The Rios Group, Inc. (MA) CAS Consulting and Services, Inc. (MA) HVJ South Central Texas - M&J, Inc. (FW) McGray & McGray Land Surveyors, Inc. Non-MWBE Total 2025 Small Scale Water and Wastewater Pipeline Engineering Services Rotation List Quiddity Engineering, LLC (MB) Foster CM Group, Inc. (FH) The Rios Group, Inc. (MA) JQ Infrastructure, LLC (FW) Balcones Geotechnical, LLC Non-MWBE Total Weston Solutions, Inc. (MB) Elston Henry Johnson / Elston Johnson & Associates, LLC (MH) Atlas Design Services, LLC (MH) Zamora, LLC / ZWA (MA) HVJ South Central Texas - M&J, Inc. (FH) TRE & Associates, LLC Non-MWBE Total Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. (MB) SE3, LLC / SE3 Texas (MH) Arias & Associates, Inc. (FH) The Rios Group, Inc. (MA) CAS Consulting and Services, Inc. (MA) Encotech Engineering Consultants, Inc. (FW) Balcones Geotechnical, LLC (FW) McGray & McGray Land Surveyors, Inc. (FW) Environmental Research Group, LLC Tetra Tech, Inc. (MB) SE3, LLC / SE3 Texas (MH) Atlas Design Services, LLC (FH) The Rios Group, Inc. (MA) HVJ South Central Texas - M&J, Inc. (FA) Baer Engineering and Environmental Consulting, Inc. (FW) MWM DesignGroup, Inc. Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y SG MG SG MG SG MG SG MG MG …
Approved Minutes — original pdf
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, December 2, 2025 ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2025 MEETING MINUTES The Zoning and Platting Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 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 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Hank Smith Betsy Greenberg Andrew Cortes Ryan Puzycki Lonny Stern Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Scott Boone David Fouts Taylor Major Luis Osta Lugo Christian Tschoepe Commissioners Absent: Alejandra Flores PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of Tuesday, November 18, 2025, were approved on the consent agenda on Vice Chair Greenberg’s motion, Commissioner Osta Lugo’s second, on a 10-0 vote 1 ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, December 2, 2025 PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-2025-0091 - Covington Medical; District 7 703 E. Covington Drive, Walnut Creek Watershed LX Enterprises LLC Thrower Design (Victoria Haase) LR-CO to GO Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Austin Planning The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of GO for C14-2025-0091 - Covington Medical; District 7, located at 703 E. Covington Drive, was approved on the consent agenda on Vice Chair Greenberg’s motion, Commissioner Osta Lugo’s second, on a 10-0 vote. C14-2025-0100 - 16231 N IH 35; District 7 16231 N IH-35 Service Road North Bound, Gilleland Creek Watershed 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Austins FEC RE LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Metcalfe Wolff Stuart & Williams, LLP (Michele Rogerson Lynch) SF-2, GR to LI-PDA Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Austin Planning The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of LI-PDA for C14-2025-0100 - 16231 N IH 35; District 7, located at 16231 N IH-35 Service Road North Bound, was approved on the consent agenda on Vice Chair Greenberg’s motion, Commissioner Osta Lugo’s second, on a 10-0 vote. 4. Partial Plat C8-2025-0091(VAC) - Colony Park Sustainable Community Initiative PUD Phase 1 Right-of-Way 7900 Loyola Lane, Walnut Creek Vacation: Location: Owner/Applicant: Michael Gates (City of Austin) Agent: Request: Gerardo Martinez (Civilitude LLC) The request is for the approval of a partial plat vacation to release the ROW shown on the existing plat. The ROW subject for release is Mathews Prairie …
Agenda — original pdf
REGULAR MEETING OF THE URBAN FORESTRY COMMITTEE MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2025 AT 11:00 AM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, EVENTS CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Environmental Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Elizabeth Funk, (512) 568-2244, Elizabeth.Funk@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Richard Brimer Isabella Changsut Annie Fierro CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Justin Fleury Martin Luecke AGENDA The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Forestry Committee Regular meeting on September 16, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. Discuss strategies to implement Environmental Commission recommendation 20241204- 004, related to supporting Austin’s Urban Forest– Richard Brimer, Urban Forestry Committee Chair Discuss 2026 Urban Forestry meeting schedule– Richard Brimer, Urban Forestry Committee Chair FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Elizabeth Funk at Austin Watershed Protection Department, at (512) 568-2244, Elizabeth.Funk@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Environmental Commission, please contact Elizabeth Funk, (512) 568-2244, Elizabeth.Funk@austintexas.gov
Agenda — original pdf
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS MONDAY, DECEMBER 1st, 2025, AT 6:30 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W 2nd ST AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Commission on Immigrant Affairs may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Nekaybaw Watson, 512-974-2562, nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS : Miriam Dorantes, Chair Adrian De La Rosa Aditi Joshi Diane Kanawati Melissa Ortega Caroline Solis AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Alondra Johnson, Vice-Chair Azeem Edwin Jeanna “Canan” Kaba Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch Meghana Roy Yohanna Saucedo The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Immigrant Affairs regular meeting on November 3, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding tenant and homeowner stabilization programs. Presentation provided by Susan Watkins, Division Manager, Austin Housing. 3. Staff briefing regarding the Utility Assistance Program data and qualifications to apply. Presentation provided by Gerardo “Jerry” Galvan, Vice President of Customer Care Services, Austin Energy. 4. Staff briefing by Jennifer Peters, Division Manager Programs and Partnerships, Austin Public Library regarding an update on the enhanced library cards. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Presentation by Gary Aaron, Senior Business Process Consultant, Austin Equity and Inclusion regarding Mapping Opportunity and identifying disparities across different Austin communities. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 6. Update on the Budget Working Group regarding last meeting. 7. Update on the Quality-of-Life Study reading last meeting. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Nekaybaw Watson at Austin City Clerk’s Office Department, at 512-974-2562 or nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Commission on Immigrant …
Item 1: Draft Minutes 11.03.25 — original pdf
Commission on Immigrant Affairs Meeting Minutes November 3, 2025 Commission on Immigrant Affairs Regular Meeting Minutes Monday, November 3, 2025 The Commission on Immigrant Affairs convened in a regular meeting on Monday, November 3, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101, 301 W Second Street, Austin TX. Chair Dorantes called the Commission on Immigrant Affairs Regular Meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Miriam Dorantes, Chair Adrian De La Rosa Azeem Edwin Caroline Solis Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Alondra Johnson, Vice Chair Jeanne “Canan” Kaba Diane Kanawati Meghna Roy Commissioners Absent: Aditi Joshi Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch Melissa Ortega Yohana Saucedo PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Immigration Affairs regular meeting on October 6, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of October 6, 2025, were approved on Vice Chair Johnson’s motion, Commissioner Kanawati’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Joshi, Lincoln-Goldfinch, Ortega, and Saucedo were absent. 1 Commission on Immigrant Affairs Meeting Minutes November 3, 2025 WORKING GROUP UPDATES 2. Update from the Quality-of-Life Study Working Group regarding the current progress of the study and current parameters. Update provided by Chair Dorantes. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. Discussion regarding the Quality-of-Life Study parameters and feedback on the study priorities. Discussed. Discussion regarding rent relief initiatives for people impacted by displacement and deportation. Discussed. Discussion regarding presentations at the October Joint Inclusion Committee meeting from Austin Homeless Strategies and Operations and Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. 7. Approve an update to the membership of the Quality-of-Life Study Working Group. (Current members: Vice Chair Alondra Johnson, Commissioners: Melissa Ortega, Aditi Joshi, Jeanna C Kaba; Diane Kanawati, Meghna Roy, Community Stakeholders: Karen Crawford, Krystal Gomez, Oscar Ponce, Kirk Yoshida). The motion to remove Commissioner Roy and add Commissioner Edwin to the Quality- of-Life Study Working Group was approved on Commissioner Kanawati’s motion, Vice Chair Johnson’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Joshi, Lincoln-Goldfinch, Ortega, and Saucedo were absent. Approve an update to the membership of the Budget Working Group. (Current members: Chair Miriam Dorantes, Vice Chair Alondra Johnson, Commissioners Diane Kanawati, and Melissa Ortega.) The motion to add Commissioners Edwin and Solis to the Budget Working Group was approved on Commissioner Roy’s motion, Commissioner Kaba’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Joshi, Lincoln-Goldfinch, Ortega, and Saucedo were absent. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Impact of SNAP …
Item 2: Tenant and Homeowner Stability Presentation — original pdf
Displacement Prevention Strategic Investments: Tenant & Homeowner Stabilization Services Austin Housing | December 1, 2025 Our Work Citywide Stabilization Programs Community Initiated Solutions Content Contact Us Our Work Community Initiated Solutions Citywide Displacement Prevention Strategies Funded Through Project Connect Funded Through Housing Trust Fund Tenant Stabilization Rental and utility assistance, case management, tenants’ rights, and community organizing. Homeownership Preservation and Expansion Community land trust accelerator, homeowner resiliency education, tax abatement strategy. Economic Mobility Estate planning, workforce training, financial literacy education Tenants’ Rights Assistance Program Tenant counseling and fair housing assistance Austin Cares: Tenant Relocation Assistance Development induced displacement assistance I Belong in Austin Eviction Prevention Program Representation Matters: Eviction Representation and Education Mediation and legal services for residents experiencing eviction 4 Our Partners 5 Citywide Displacement Prevention Strategies Citywide Tenant Stabilization El Buen Samaritano I Belong in Austin Funding: $3 million Term: FY26 Texas RioGrande Legal Aid Representation Matters: Eviction Representation Funding: $230,000 Funding: FY26 Austin Tenants Council (project of TRLA) Tenants Rights Assistance Program Funding: $300,000/annually Term: FY25-26 Laveer Logix Austin Cares: Tenant Relocation Assistance Program Funding: $950,000 Funding: FY24-26 7 Project Connect Community Initiated Solutions Project Connect Anti-Displacement Funding Timeline 9 Project Connect Anti-Displacement Funding Project Connect Anti-Displacement Funding Investments Anti-Displacement dollars will be spent over the course of 13 years, guided by the Project Connect Community Advisory Committee (CAC). Council, Community Catalysts, the Project Connect Community Advisory Committee, and community members have all been key stakeholders responsible for informing budget priorities. The CAC will continue to work with community through expanded community engagement efforts and establish budget priorities every three (3) years. 10 10 Project Connect Funding FY23-FY25 Land Acquisition Affordable Housing Development Immediate Interventions Operational Expenses 11 El Buen Samaritano "We Belong Here: Nuestros Hogares" Funding: $3 million Term: through FY26 Austin Voice for Education and Youth North Austin/Rundberg Community Stabilization Project Funding: $1.77 million Funding: through FY28 Community Initiated Solutions - Tenant Stabilization 12 Communities in School of Central Texas Student & Family Housing Displacement Assistance Funding: $3.5 million Funding: through FY29 Community Initiated Solutions - Tenant Stabilization 13 Meals on Wheels Central Texas Child Assistance Program Funding: $2.38 million Term: through FY29 Austin Tenants' Council (TRLA) Preserving, Asserting, Growing the Rights of Austin Tenants Funding: $3 million Term: through FY29 Community Initiated Solutions - Tenant Stabilization 14 Workers Defense Project & Strengthening Tenant Action Combatting Displacement Funding: $2 million Funding: …
Item 3: Utility Assistance Program Presentation — original pdf
Customer Assistance Program Overview – Commission on Immigrant Affairs Gerardo ‘Jerry’ Galvan Vice President for Customer Care Services December 1, 2025 © Austin Energy Demographics 2023 Estimates Austin 1,025,668 Travis County 1,334,961 Immigrants 18% Immigrants Place of Origin Travis County Asia 33.6% Latin America 49.6% Africa 6.0% Europe 8.8% Oceania 0.3% North America 1.7% demographics-austin.hub.arcgis.com Lila Valencia | Austin Demographer | Lila.Valencia@austintexas.gov Austin Energy Service Area • 1/3 larger than Austin city limits • Customers in Austin, Travis County and Wiliamson County • Serve more than 570,000 customer accounts • Customer Assistance Program serves any eligible customer inside or outside the city limits 3 Discount Program Savings Electric • Monthly Average Water • Monthly Average Customer Savings $31.32 Customer Savings $41.07 • FY2024 Customer Savings $20 Million • FY2024 Customer Savings $9.5 Million Drainage • Monthly Average Customer Savings $6.72 • FY2024 Customer Savings $1.2 Million Wastewater • Monthly Average Customer Savings $41.42 • FY2024 Customer Savings $7.8 Million $1,446 Yearly Customer Savings Based on average usage and having all City of Austin Utility Services 4 Customer Assistance Programs Nationally Recognized Wrap Around Services Model Utility Bill Discounts Wrap Around Services Medically Vulnerable Registry Plus 1 Financial Support Weatherization Arrearage Management Education Utility Bill Discounts 83,769 Households Medically Vulnerable Registry 748 Households Plus 1 Financial Support 8,484 Households | $2.4M Education 405 Households Arrearage Management 801 Households Weatherization 315 Households Customer Driven. Community Focused. ©Austin Energy. All rights reserved. Austin Energy and the Austin Energy logo and combinations thereof are trademarks of Austin Energy, the electric department of the City of Austin, Texas. Other names are for informational purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.
Item 4: Enhanced Library Cards — original pdf
Enhanced Library Card Austin Public Library | December 1, 2025 About us About Austin Public Library Locations: • Central Library • 20 Community Branches • Austin History Center Service Area: Individuals who reside in the following qualify for a free Library Card: • Austin Full Purpose jurisdiction • Austin 2 Mile extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ), Austin 5 Mile ETJ, Austin LTD jurisdiction, are included in library service area. 3 Mission and Goals 4 Strategic Alignment APL’s Strategic Plan City of Austin Alignment Certified Welcoming Standards • SG1 Provide Community-Centric Programs & Services: We design services with and for our diverse communities. • SG3 Foster Stakeholder Relationships: We build partnerships • Culture & Lifelong Learning: Equitable access to educational, creative, and cultural opportunities. • Government That Works for All: Builds public trust and creates that strengthen community trust and space for belonging and voice. • GL 1.2 Government & Community Leadership: Intentional strategy for advancing immigrant inclusion across public services. • EA 2.0 Equitable Access: provides Provides translated materials, interpretation, and multilingual connection. • Economic Opportunity & outreach. • SG4 Expand Library Access: We make sure everyone can use the library, no matter where they live or what language they speak. Affordability: Promotes upward mobility through access to tools, jobs, and learning. • CE 2.0 Civic Engagement: Supports immigrants in participating fully in civic and public life. 5 APL’s Structure and Programming Director of Libraries Support Services (Facilities, IT, & HR) Public Services (Branch Services, Customer Access, Central Library, & History Center) Communications (Marketing, Outreach, & Programs and Strategic & Admin Services (Innovation, Passport Services, Sales & Events, Partnerships) Equity & Inclusion, Mentorship) Year-round programming: Partner-led Programming: • Core-programming (story times, toddler time, • Outdoor and active programming (biking, yoga, book clubs) scavenger hunts) • Signature & Heritage Month Programming • Sustainable Living (gardening, composting, zero- • Summer Programming waste) • Passive Programming (interactive displays & • Computer classes and language support take-home kits) • Outreach and pop-up services 6 What is an Enhanced Library Card? What is an Enhanced Library Card? • Library card for adults (18 or older) • Includes your library card number, photograph, address, date of birth, the expiration date, and legal & chosen or preferred name • Card can be used to checkout materials • Available at 9 branches & at outreach events: • Ruiz Branch • St. John Branch • Southeast Branch • Terrazas Branch • …
Agenda — original pdf
REGULAR MEETING of the MUSIC COMMISSION December 1, 2025 6:30 PM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS ROOM 1001, 301 W 2ND STREET, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Music Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Shelbi Mitchell, 512-974-6318, Shelbi.Mitchell@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Nagavalli Medicharla - Chair, Pedro Carvalho – Vice Chair, Joe Silva – Parliamentarian, Scott Strickland – Secretary, Nelson Aguilar, Tami Blevins, Clarissa Cardenas, Clayton England, Cornice “Ray” Price Jr., Penny Jo Pullus, Celeste Quesada AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Music Commission meeting on November 3, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing on Live Music Fund collections by Kim McCarson, Program Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, Austin Arts, Culture, Music & Entertainment (AACME). 3. Staff briefing on FY24 Austin Live Music Fund final reports by Erica Shamaly, Division Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, AAACME. 4. Staff briefing on Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS) live music performances/booking by Erica Shamaly, Division Manager, and Greg Gonzalez, Program Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, AACME. 5. Staff briefing on AACME funding programs by Laura Odegaard, Acting Division Manager, AACME. 6. Staff briefing on The Creative Reset Phase II by Candice Cooper, Acting Chief Administrative Officer and Marion Sanchez, Acting Public Information & Marketing Manager, AACME. DISCUSSION ITEMS 7. Downtown Commission update on priorities and recent actions by Parliamentarian Silva. 8. Music Commission strategic planning for 2026. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Shelbi Mitchell at the Economic Development Department, …
Agenda — original pdf
REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2025, 4:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM, #1101 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Public Safety Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote remotely, contact Christi Vitela at participation by christi.vitela@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2792. telephone. To to speak register CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Angel Carroll Enrique Duran II Kimberly Hidrogo David Holmes AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Timothy Ruttan, Vice Chair Pierre Nguyễn Kristy Orr Michael Sierra-Arévalo Yasmine Smith The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on November 3, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services. Presentation regarding Vision Zero by Joel Meyer, Transportation Safety Officer, Austin Transportation and Public Works. 4. Introduction and overview of Austin Equity and Inclusion. Presentation by Dr. Lindsey Wilson, Director, Austin Equity and Inclusion; Shafina Khaki, Human Rights Officer, Austin Equity and Inclusion; and Emi Johnson, Interim Civil Rights Officer, Austin Equity and Inclusion. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Christi Vitela at the Austin City Clerk’s Office, at 512-974-2792 or christi.vitela@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Public Safety Commission, please contact Christi Vitela at the Austin City Clerk’s Office, at 512-974-2792 or christi.vitela@austintexas.gov.
Item #1 Draft Meeting Minutes November 3, 2025 — original pdf
Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, November 3, 2025 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, November 3, 2025 The Public Safety Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Monday, November 3, 2025, 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 4:02 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Enrique Duran II David Holmes Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Tim Ruttan, Vice Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Kimberly Hidrogo Pierre Nguyễn Michael Sierra-Arévalo PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Carlos León - CapMetro APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on October 6, 2025. The motion to approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on October 6, 2025, was approved on Commissioner Duran’s motion, Commissioner Holmes’ second, on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Carroll, Orr, and Smith were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin Fire Department. The presentation was made by Rob Vires, Chief of Staff, Austin Fire Department. Biannual Wildfire Readiness Update, Austin Fire Department. The presentation was made by Carrie Stewart, Division Chief, Wildfire Division, Austin Fire Department, and Luke Ball, Wildfire Mitigation Officer, Austin Fire Department. 1 Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, November 3, 2025 4. Discussion of sexual assault data with Austin Police Department Sex Crimes Unit, Austin Travis County Sexual Assault Response & Resource Team (SARRT), The SAFE Alliance, and the Travis County District Attorney’s Office. The presentation was made by Angie Jones, Assistant Chief, Special Victims Unit, Austin Police, Holly Bowles, Director of Sexual Assault Victim Advocacy, The SAFE Alliance, Allison Kolb, Vice President of Community Services, The SAFE Alliance, Paula Marks, Director of Forensic Nursing, The SAFE Alliance, and Trudy Strassberger, First Assistant District Attorney, Travis County District Attorney’s Office. WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS 5. Final report and recommendation from the Bylaws Working Group. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Approve amendments to the Public Safety Commission Bylaws regarding purpose and duties and membership. The motion to approve amendments to the Public Safety Commission Bylaws regarding purpose and duties and membership was approved on Commissioner Duran’s motion, Commissioner Hidrogo’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Nguyễn was off the dais. Commissioners Carroll, Orr, and Smith were absent. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Counsel at First Appearance Austin Office of Equity and Inclusion G File ADJOURNMENT Chair Ramírez …
Item 2: EMS Incident and Response Data — original pdf
Incident and Response Data Wesley Hopkins | Chief of Staff Austin-Travis County EMS | FY25 Q4 Incidents, Patient Contacts, Transports January 2021 - October 2025 14000 12000 10000 8000 6000 4000 2000 0 1 2 - n a J 1 2 - b e F 1 2 - r a M 1 2 - r p A 1 2 - y a M 1 2 - n u J 1 2 - l u J 1 2 - g u A 1 2 - p e S 1 2 - t c O 1 2 - v o N 1 2 - c e D 2 2 - n a J 2 2 - b e F 2 2 - r a M 2 2 - r p A 2 2 - y a M 2 2 - n u J 2 2 - l u J 2 2 - g u A 2 2 - p e S 2 2 - t c O 2 2 - v o N 2 2 - c e D 3 2 - n a J 3 2 - b e F 3 2 - r a M 3 2 - r p A 3 2 - y a M 3 2 - n u J 3 2 - l u J 3 2 - g u A 3 2 - p e S 3 2 - t c O 3 2 - v o N 3 2 - c e D 4 2 - n a J 4 2 - b e F 4 2 - r a M 4 2 - r p A 4 2 - y a M 4 2 - n u J 4 2 - l u J 4 2 - g u A 4 2 - p e S 4 2 - t c O 4 2 - v o N 4 2 - c e D 5 2 - n a J 5 2 - b e F 5 2 - r a M 5 2 - r p A 5 2 - y a M 5 2 - n u J 5 2 - l u J 5 2 - g u A 5 2 - p e S 5 2 - t c O Incidents Patient Contacts Patient Transports 2 Priority 1 Compliance by District FY25 Q4 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% …
Item 2: EMS Quarterly Report Presentation — original pdf
Public Safety Commission Wesley Hopkins | Chief of Staff Austin-Travis County EMS | FY25 Q4 Current ATCEMS Department Staffing Authorized Strength Filled Sworn Sworn Vacancies Medic Openings 714 614 100 39 Field 1 Communications September 30, 2025 Rank EMS Assistant Chief EMS Captain - Communications EMS Captain - Field EMS Clinical Spec - Comm EMS Clinical Spec - Field EMS Commander - Communications EMS Commander - Field EMS Division Chief EMS Medic - Communications EMS Medic - Field EMS Chief Paramedic Practitioner EMS Paramedic Practitioner TOTAL Q4 AVERAGE Authorized Sworn Staffing Vacancies Vacancy Rate 4 11 83 35 302 5 40 10 8 211 1 4 714 0 0 0 8 52 0 0 0 1 39 0 0 100 0.00 0.00 0.00 22.86 17.22 0.00 0.00 0.00 12.50 18.48 0.00 0.00 14.01 15.13 2 Sworn Separations 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 Sworn Separations by Type 18 12 8 4 1 2 2 3 2 EMS Assistant Chief EMS Captain - Comm EMS Captain - Field EMS Clinical Spec - Comm EMS Clinical Spec - Field EMS Commander - Comm EMS Commander - Field EMS Division Chief EMS Medic - Comm EMS Medic - Field Resigned Retired 3 Sworn Tenure at Separation Sworn Tenure at Separation 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 4 5 4 4 4 2 2 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 9 7 2 Resigned Retired Resigned Retired Resigned Retired Resigned Retired Resigned Retired Resigned Retired Resigned Retired Resigned Retired Resigned Retired Resigned Retired EMS Assistant Chief EMS Captain - Comm EMS Captain - Field EMS Clinical Spec - Comm EMS Clinical Spec - Field EMS Commander - Comm EMS Commander - Field EMS Division Chief EMS Medic - Comm EMS Medic - Field Less than 1 year 1-5 years 5-10 years 10-15 years 15-20 years more than 20 years 4 Vacancy Rates Sworn & Civilian Vacancy Rate 16.69 17.40 16.11 15.83 16.11 12.06 11.06 13.07 12.32 12.89 10.05 10.05 10.05 10.05 13.87 9.05 14.71 15.13 16.25 9.05 8.04 7.04 14.01 10.05 20.00 18.00 16.00 14.00 12.00 10.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 2.00 0.00 Oct 2024 Nov 2024 Dec 2024 Jan 2025 Feb 2025 March 2025 April 2025 May 2025 June 2025 July 2025 August 2025 Sept 2025 Sworn Vacancy Rate Civilian Vacancy Rate 5 ATCEMS Turnover Rate 1.40 1.20 1.00 0.80 0.60 0.40 0.20 …