. RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Hispanic/ Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission Recommendation Number: 20260519-003 Recommendation to Council regarding Montopolis Fairway WHEREAS, The Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission advises the Austin City Council on issues relating to the quality of life for the City's Hispanic/Latino community; and WHEREAS, the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission addresses issues related to the health, safety, and welfare of the Hispanic/Latino community, with specific attention to areas like affordable housing and economic stability; and WHEREAS, one of those community organizations, People Organized in Defense of Earth and her Resources (PODER), has brought forward a recommendation to city council to purchase the property at Montopolis and Fairway to secure the property for future low-income single-family housing; and WHEREAS, In 2001 the Austin City Council adopted the Montopolis Neighborhood Plan, which called for sustaining its single-family zoning in the heart of Montopolis; and WHEREAS, the 2018 report, “Uprooted: Residential Displacement in Austin’s Gentrifying Neighborhood and What Can be Done About It,” commissioned by the Austin City Council and completed by University of Texas experts recommended that the city make strategic, anti-displacement investments in Montopolis to protect it from further gentrification; and WHEREAS, for years, the Montopolis Neighborhood Plan Contact Team, along with other supporters, have been fighting to sustain its single-family zoning; and WHEREAS, Montopolis already has the highest concentration of multifamily, commercial, and industrial zoning of any planning area in the city; and WHEREAS, The 1.9 acres, known as the Montopolis-Fairway Zoning case, is currently zoned for single- family housing and includes properties at 6202, 6204 Caddie Street; 6205, 6211, 6215 Fairway Street; 1600, 1604, 1606, 1608, 1612, and 1614 Montopolis; and WHEREAS, While the zoning request from the developer to change the zoning from single-family to vertical mixed use was denied, the property remains vulnerable to future gentrifying developments; and . NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission recommends that the city of Austin purchase the property included in the Montopolis- Fairway zoning case to be used to build low-income single-family housing and protect the neighborhood from future gentrification. Date of Approval: May 19, 2026 Motioned By: Commissioner Ramos Seconded By: Commissioner Morales Vote: 6-0 For: Chair Lyssette Galvan, Vice Chair Dulce Castañeda, Commissioners Andrea Flores, Elizabeth Morales, Yesenia Ramos, and Melissa Ruiz Against: None Absent: Commissioners Amanda Afifi and Jesús Perales Attest: Nekaybaw …
. RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission Recommendation Number: 20260519-004 Recommendation to Council regarding Senior Meal Program WHEREAS, PODER has been the leading organization for over 35 years on environmental and social justice issues, and has initiated a new project, Seniors Advocating for Generational Equity (SAGE), at the request of the founding members and neighborhood residents in East Austin. For its first identifiable need, SAGE will request a congregate meal program and activities for older adults in Montopolis that will improve well-being and quality of life; and WHEREAS, for many years, the Montopolis Recreation Center hosted a small congregate meal program with limited activities for older adults. However, the program was removed in 2018 when the center closed for the construction of a new facility that has since been completed and opened several years ago. WHEREAS, in addition, PODER-SAGE has established communication with key administrative staff from the Montopolis Recreation Center, Meals on Wheels, and Family Eldercare, and all have expressed positive support for the establishment of a nutrition congregate meal program at the Montopolis Recreation Center. Family Eldercare expressed a strong interest, given that they are presently building a housing complex with 160 units for older adults in the immediate area. WHEREAS, overall, the survey findings of Montopolis residents, along with the interviews of social service providers serving older adults, expressed the importance of re-establishing a neighborhood luncheon program in Montopolis in the immediate future. The survey responses indicate a high interest in participating in a luncheon program, and very positive comments were received NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, The Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Commission supports the establishing a senior luncheon program at the Montopolis Community Recreation Center. The Montopolis Community Recreation Center is located at 1200 Montopolis Drive. Date of Approval: May 19, 2026 Motioned By: Commissioner Ramos Seconded By: Commissioner Ruiz Vote: 6-0 . For: Chair Lyssette Galvan, Vice Chair Dulce Castañeda, Commissioners Andrea Flores, Elizabeth Morales, Yesenia Ramos, and Melissa Ruiz Against: None Absent: Commissioners Amanda Afifi and Jesús Perales Attest: Nekaybaw Watson, Staff Liaison
Workforce Development & Childcare Update Ann Eaton, Assistant Director Austin Economic Development | May 19, 2026 Austin’s Employment and Economic Growth Austin MSA: 2.5 million people Projection: 4.6 million people by 2060 Regional Labor Force: 1.2 million Key growth drivers: Migration, job creation, education, and innovation Growth concentrating along jobs, mobility, and infrastructure corridors City of Austin Employment Projections, 2020-2060 1,010,007 1,128,223 1,203,284 1,245,703 655,190 722,772 576,193 s b o J f o # 1,400,000 1,200,000 1,000,000 800,000 600,000 400,000 200,000 - 2010 2015 2020 2025 2030 2035 2040 2045 2050 2055 Actual LODES Employment Projected Employment 2060 Year 2 What’s Different About 2026 A strong economy facing new constraints: Tight labor market Rising affordability pressures Small business sustainability challenges Infrastructure and timing gaps Growth is no longer the challenge; managing its impacts is. 3 Austin’s Enduring Advantage Talent, innovation, and a diversified economy 52% of workers hold a post-secondary degree Median age: 35 20% foreign-born workforce $4.5B in venture capital investment (2024) Strength across advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, life sciences, clean tech, and creative industries. 4 The Risk Ahead When growth outpaces affordability, retention suffers Workforce participation tied to housing and childcare access Employers competing for talent in a tight labor market Economic momentum depends on keeping workers and small businesses rooted in Austin 5 Our 2026 Focus Economic Development Roadmap Workforce Development Investment o Infrastructure Academy o Workforce Development Solicitation High-Quality Childcare Access Small Business Resilience o New Access to Capital Programs Attracting New Business o Welcome new businesses to Austin that will benefit our local workforce. 6 Workforce Development & Child Care The Workforce Development & Child Care Division strengthens Austin’s workforce by providing readiness and training, employment pathways, and childcare support. Workgroups include: • Youth Initiatives Programs: Equips young residents with job skills, career pathways, and mentorship. • Day Labor: Connects workers with short-term employment and job readiness support. • Workforce & Childcare Contracts: Expands access to jobs and childcare services through City partnerships. • Community Technology: Enhances digital literacy and tech access for workforce readiness. Key programs include: • Home Grown Network for Home-Based Providers • City-Supported Childcare Facilities • Austin Youth Council, High School Internships • Grant for Tech Opportunities Program (GTOPs) • High-Quality Childcare Fee Waiver Program (In Development) 7 Reaching …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION TUESDAY, MAY 19, 6:00 PM AUSTIN ENERGY HEADQUARTERS, ROOM 1125, 4815 MUELLER BLVD., AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Asian American Quality of Life Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Chelsea Pfeifer at chelsea.pfeifer@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2498. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Padmini Jambulapati, Chair Aasiyah Baig Sarah Xiyi Chen Hanna Huang Ahmed Moledina Nayer Sikder CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Nirali Thakkar, Vice-Chair Sarah Chen Zachary Dolling Hugh Li Alpha Shrestha Kuo Yang The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting on April 22, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion of Fiscal Year 2027 Priorities to inform future working groups. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. 4. Approve a recommendation to Council for Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment Market Review of Job Titles. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding funding for Communities in Schools. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Chelsea Pfeifer at the Austin City Clerk’s Office, at 512-974-2498 or chelsea.pfeifer@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission please contact Chelsea Pfeifer at 512-974-2498 or chelsea.pfeifer@austintexas.gov.
Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, April 21, 2026 The Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive #1406, in Austin, Texas. Chair Sin called the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE: Seonhye “Sonny” Sin, Chair Sarah Xiyi Chen Alpha Shrestha Nirali Thakkar COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE REMOTELY: Padmini Jambulapati, Vice Chair Aasiyah Baig Sarah Chen Zachary Dolling Hanna Huang Ahmed Moledina Nayer Sikder Kuo Yang PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission special called meeting on March 26, 2026. The minutes from the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting on March 26, 2026 were approved on Commissioner Thakkar’s motion, Commissioner Xiyi Chen’s second on an 11-0 vote. Commissioner Yang was off the dais. Commissioner Li was absent. 1 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Presentation by Communities in Schools of Central Texas regarding the results of the economic mobility study and Communities in Schools of Central Texas programs. Presentation by Sharon Vigil, Chief Executive Officer, Communities in Schools of Central Texas. The presentation was made by Sharon Vigil, Chief Executive Officer, Communities in Schools of Central Texas. Presentation by Asian Family Support Services of Austin (AFSSA) regarding upcoming work during Sexual Assault Awareness Month and PARTners in Progress. Presentation by Bhumika Purohit, Systems Advocacy and Training Manager, AFSSA. Presented by Bhumika Purohit, Systems Advocacy and Training Manager, AFSSA and Commissioner Shrestha. Discussion on Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment (AACME) recommendation for a Market Review of Job Titles. Discussed. Discussion of Budget Recommendation Advocacy led by the Budget working group. Discussed. Discussion on current workgroups, members, and progress status. Discussed. Discussion of new stakeholder positions. Discussed. Discussion on the priorities for the commission in the upcoming year. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 9. 10. Conduct officer elections for Chair. Commissioner Jambulapati was elected as Chair on Commissioner Thakkar’s motion, Commissioner Chen’s second on a 12-0 vote. Commissioner Li was absent. Conduct office elections for Vice Chair. Commissioner Thakkar was elected as Vice Chair on Commissioner Huang’s motion, Commissioner Shrestha’s second on a 12-0 vote. Commissioner Li was absent. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Update to membership of working groups Approve the nomination of …
. RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Recommendation Number [YYYYMMDD-XXX] : Recommendation to allocate $2 million to Communities In Schools of Central Texas for comprehensive integrated student support services and trauma-informed mental health services, early campus-based interventions WHEREAS, the City of Austin is committed to ensuring that race or language barrier no longer predicts a person's quality of life outcomes; and the 2025 Austin Travis County Community Health Assessment identifies increasing access to mental healthcare as a critical goal WHEREAS, there is a continued need for increased investment to support the growing mental health challenges faced by students in Austin area schools; WHEREAS, the Asian American Quality of Life Initiative identifies mental health services and successful educational outcomes as primary pillars for community success; and WHEREAS, students in the Austin area continue to face significant barriers to, including lack of access to culturally competent intensive mental health services; and WHEREAS, House Bill 6 (89th) seeks to increase access to mental health services in public schools while also placing new implications for student discipline in the classroom, focused on proactive approaches to addressing student needs; and WHEREAS, other recent legislative changes have placed new considerations on services offered to students through school systems when providing mental health services and supports; and WHEREAS, Communities In Schools of Central Texas provides critical "safety net" services through multiple programs, including their campus-based Integrated Student Supports, Care Coordination and wraparound services, and intensive mental health & wellness services for students; and WHEREAS, evidence-based services such as intensive mental health counseling provided by clinicians and social workers ensure students' unmet mental health needs are addressed through direct service to students and their families, with a family-centered, trauma-informed approach to connect students and their families to community resources; and WHEREAS, these mental health services have shown decreases in clinical scales of depression and/or anxiety for student symptoms and improved scores in post-test evaluation assessments; and WHEREAS, Results from a recently released Harvard-Cornell Study from Opportunity Insights and EdRedesign Lab showed that three years of involvement in Communities In Schools of Central Texas leads to significantly higher income earnings over a student’s lifetime, increased yearly tax contributions, less reliance on public assistance and significantly reduced involvement or . prevention of involvement in the criminal justice system and increased economic mobility leading to an increased tax base and stronger workforce. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED …
ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 19, 2026 The Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 4815 Mueller Blvd, Room 1125 in Austin, Texas. Chair Jambulapati called the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:06 p.m. COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE: Padmini Jambulapati, Chair Nirali Thakkar, Vice Chair Zachary Dolling COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE REMOTELY: Alka Bhanot Sarah Chen Hugh Li Ahmed Moledina Alpha Shrestha Nayer Sikder Sarah Xiyi Chen Kuo Yang PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting on April 22, 2026. The minutes from the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting on April 22, 2026 were approved on Vice Chair Thakkar’s motion, Commissioner Moledina’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Yang and Li were off the dais. Commissioners Baig and Huang were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, May 19, 2026 3. Discussion of Fiscal Year 2027 Priorities to inform future working groups. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. 4. Approve a recommendation to Council for Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment Market Review of Job Titles. This item was withdrawn without objection. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding funding for Communities in Schools. This item was withdrawn without objection. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Recommendation to Council regarding ACME Market Review Recommendation to Council regarding Communities In Schools Staff Briefing from the APH Age-Friendly team on the recent study and ongoing engagement Staff Briefing from Austin Equity and Inclusion regarding the Levers of Economic Mobility Update Creation of Working Groups around recently discussed commission priorities Chair Jambulapati adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m. without objection. The minutes were approved at the June 16, 2026 meeting on Commissioner Moledina’s motion, Commissioner Huang’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Dolling was off the dais. Vice Chair Thakkar and Commissioners Baig, Bhanot, Li and Yang were absent. 2
REGULAR MEETING OF THE URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MONDAY MAY 18, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. STREET JONES BUILDING, ROOM 400A 1000 EAST 11TH ST, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78702 Some members of the Urban Renewal Board may be participating by videoconference and a quorum will be present at the location identified above. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Hunter Maples, (512) 974- 3120 or hunter.maples@austintexas.gov. The Urban Renewal Board reserves the right to go into closed session to discuss any of the items on this agenda as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Harrison Brown Amit Motwani Jacqueline Watson Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Byron Davis Kobla Tetey AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon the day before the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on April 20, 2026. 1 of 2 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Pleasant Hill Collaborative and Rally Austin, including project status and anticipated timeline (Pleasant Hill Collaborative). DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discuss, consider and approve ratification of letter agreement confirming the update to the Critical Dates Memorandum to reflect an administrative extension of the Negotiation Period A-2 until June 15, 2026, under the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Developer Group. EXECUTIVE SESSION 4. 5. Discuss legal matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code). Discuss real estate matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Real Property - Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code). FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES Monday April 20, 2026 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MINUTES REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2026 The Urban Renewal Board convened in a Regular meeting on Monday, APRIL 20, 2026, at 1000 E 11th St in Austin, Texas. Chair Escobar called the Urban Renewal Board Meeting to order at 6:09 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Chair Manuel Escobar, Vice Chair Darrell W. Pierce, and Commissioners Harrison Brown, Byron Davis & Kobla Tetey. Board Members in Attendance Remotely: No members attended remotely. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on March 23, 2026. On Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Davis’s second, the March 23, 2026, minutes were approved on a 5-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Pleasant Hill Collaborative and Rally Austin, including project status and anticipated timeline (Pleasant Hill Collaborative) Discussed. 1 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES Monday April 20, 2026 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discuss, consider and approve “SOUL on East 11th” as the project name of the Blocks 16 & 18 development. On Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Davis’s second, SOUL on East 11th was approved as the project name on a 6-0 vote. 4. Discussion and ratification of new member appointments to the Stakeholder Working Group for the future development of Blocks 16 & 18. On Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Brown second, the ratification of new member appointments to the Stakeholder Working Group was approved on a 6-0 vote. 5. Discuss, consider and approve ratification of letter agreement confirming the update to the Critical Dates Memorandum to reflect an administrative extension of the Negotiation Period A-2 until May 9, 2026, under the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Developer Group. On Commissioner Tetey’s motion, Commissioner Davis’s second, the ratification of letter agreement confirming the update to the Critical Dates Memorandum was approved on a 6- 0 vote. Chair Escobar adjourned the meeting at 6:47 p.m. without objection. The minutes were approved at the April 20, 2026 meeting on Commissioner [Name]’s motion, Commissioner [Name]’s second on a [vote count] vote. 2 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES Monday April 20, 2026 3
REGULAR MEETING OF THE LIBRARY COMMISSION MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026, AT 6 P.M. ST. JOHN BRANCH LIBRARY 7500 BLESSING AVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Commission may be participating via video conference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in- person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Laura Polio, 512-974-9624, laura.polio@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Lynda Infante Huerta, Chair Pamela Carlile Sara Gore Melissah Hasdorff Sheila Mehta Holly Sabiston Edward Selig, Vice Chair Dr. Suchitra Gururaj Elizabeth Hansen Andrea Herrera Moreno Lorrie Ann Mitchel AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Library Commission regular meeting on April 27, 2026. WORKING GROUP UPDATE 2. Update from Working Group regarding Austin as a Book Safe Harbor. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. 4. 5. Staff briefing on Austin Public Library Reconsideration Process by Christina Nelson, Branch Services Division Manager, Austin Public Library. Staff briefing on Summer at Austin Public Library and Kids Block Party, by Alanna Graves, Librarian III, Austin Public Library. Staff briefing on May 2026 Austin Public Library Public Programming Highlights and Facilities Updates, by Hannah Terrell, Director of Libraries. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Laura Polio at Austin Public Library Department, at 512-974-9624 or laura.polio@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Library Commission, please contact Laura Polio at 512-974-9624 or laura.polio@austintexas.gov.
Library Commission Meeting Minutes April 27, 2026 THE LIBRARY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, April 27, 2026 The Library Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, April 27, 2026, at the Pleasant Hill Branch Library in Austin, Texas. CALL TO ORDER Chair Infante Huerta called the Library Commission meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Lynda Infante Huerta, Chair Sheila Mehta, Vice-Chair Melissah Hasdorff Elizabeth Hansen Lorrie Mitchel Edward Selig Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Pamela Carlile Andrea Herrera Moreno Holly Sabiston Commissioners Absent: Sara Gore Dr. Suchitra Gururaj PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES Library Commission Meeting Minutes April 27, 2026 1. Approve the minutes of the Library Commission regular meeting on March 23, 2026. The minutes were approved on a motion by Commissioner Mitchel, seconded by Commissioner Hasdorff. The motion passed on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Gore and Gururaj absent. DISCUSSION 2. Presentation by Authors Against Book Bans and The Library Foundation regarding Austin becoming a Book Safe Harbor. Presentation by Liz Garton Scanion, Children’s Author and leadership member of Authors Against Book Bans, and Tim Staley, Executive Director, The Library Foundation. Presentation by Liz Garton Scanion, Children’s Author and leadership member of Authors Against Book Bans. Chair Infante Huerta established a working group consisting of Vice Chair Mehta and Commissioners Hasdorff, Selig, and Mitchel. The purpose of the working group is to gather additional information regarding the feasibility and implications of Austin becoming a Book Safe Harbor, with the potential for bringing forward a future recommendation. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEM 3. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. Commissioner Selig was elected as Commission Vice Chair on Commissioner Carlile’s motion, Commissioners Harsdorf and Mitchel’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Gore and Gururaj absent. Chair Infante Huerta was elected as Commission Chair on Commissioner Hasdorff’ s motion, Vice Chair Selig’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Gore and Gururaj absent. STAFF BRIEFING 4. Staff briefing on the April APL Public Programming Highlights and Facilities Updates, by Hannah Terrell, Director of Libraries. The briefing was presented by Hannah Terrell, Director of Libraries. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Library Commission Meeting Minutes April 27, 2026 Reconsideration Process Summer Programing Texans for the Right to Read /Texas Library Association ADJOURNMENT Chair Infante Huerta adjourned the meeting at 7:17 p.m. without objection.
Materials Reconsideration Process Materials Reconsideration Process Austin Public Library | Library Commission Meeting | May 18, 2026 Current Climate Nationally Current Climate Nationally • ALA’s Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) tracked 4,235 unique titles challenged in 2025, the second highest ever documented by ALA. The highest ever documented was 4,240 in 2023. • Of the unique titles challenged in 2025, 1,671 (39%) represent the lived experiences of LGBTQIA+ people and people of color. Current Climate Nationally Current Climate Nationally • While school libraries faced the most attempts to censor voluntary reading material, public libraries continued to experience more overall censorship attempts than all other location types. (Note: This data includes challenges to displays, programs, and other resources.) 2025 Texas Legislative Bills 2025 Texas Legislative Bills Bill Effective Date Library Impact Summary SB 13 09/01/2025 School libraries 30-day public posting and board approval needed for new titles to collection SB 412 09/01/25 School & Public libraries Attempts to raise the threat of criminal prosecution for librarians and staff that HB 900 n/a School libraries October 2025: United States District Judge Alan De. Albright (US Western District) issued a permanent injunction against enforcement of the sections of the laws related to vendor ratings. APL's Current Climate APL's Current Climate Fall of 2022 – Present 5 requests for REMOVAL from collection 4 RETAINED & 1 RELEVEL 3 requests for RELEVEL from one section to another (ie. Youth to Adult) 1 RETAIN, 1 PENDING, 1 N/A • • APL's Current Collection APL's Current Collection Circulation Numbers New Print Acquisitions FY2025 (10/01/24-09/30/25) • Adult Print –1,447,368 • Youth Print – 2,273,923 • Total Print – 3,721,291 • Adult Digital – 3,676,939 • Youth Digital – 323,011 • Total Digital – 3,999,950 Reconsideration Request Procedures Reconsideration Request Procedures • A customer with an active Austin Public Library account in good standing can submit up to four request for reconsideration forms per month of any material(s) owned by the Austin Public Library. • We welcome input from the community and any titles in the collection may be reviewed once every two years. • Decisions made through the request for reconsideration process will be upheld for two years from the date of the response to the citizen. • The Request for Reconsideration form is available on SharePoint and will need to be filled out by the customer requesting the reconsideration and returned to a branch location or mailed. …
Highlights & Updates Report Hannah Terrell, Director of Libraries May 2026 Public Services Highlights AUSTIN PUBLIC LIBRARY APL Public Programming Highlights Highlights Austin is a Poem Austin is a Poem was held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the Austin Central Library as part of the library’s centennial celebrations. Hosted by inaugural Austin Poet Laureate Zell Miller III, the free event brought together community members for an evening of poetry, hip-hop, movement, and storytelling. Performers such as Ebony Stewart, DJ Notion, Eddie Vega, Siobhan Cook, and BLAKCHYL filled the Special Event Center with vibrant, creative energy. The gathering marked a major in- person celebration of Austin’s literary and artistic culture, honoring 100 years of the Austin Public Library’s presence in the city. “ ...hitched to everything... “ The exhibition “…hitched to everything…” by Sherry Tseng Hill at the Central Library from April 9 to July 5, 2026, and showcases her exploration of the delicate, interconnected systems within the natural world. Through translucent mulberry paper and intricate hand stitching, she highlights small but essential organisms such as fungi, insects, and decaying leaves, that sustain ecosystems despite often being overlooked. During the Art Tour and Workshop on May 10, 2026, visitors can learn how her layered materials reflect the complex balances of soil, water, air, and the unseen spaces around us. The exhibit invites audiences to reflect on these hidden contributors and the urgency of protecting the environment they support. 3 AUSTIN PUBLIC LIBRARY APL Public Programming Highlights Centennial Planning Updates The Austin Public Library’s Centennial celebration spans February through December 2026 and is organized in three trimesters: Roaring ’20s programming in the spring, Summer Learning and themed programs in the summer, and system‑wide celebrations in the fall. Major events include Party at Central on October 17 and branch celebrations on December 16, with festivities concluding December 23. Throughout the year, History Harvests are collecting community photos, documents, and memories for inclusion in the AHC Centennial exhibit, which opens June 2026 and will feature mini‑exhibits or banners at every branch. A community‑driven Centennial art installation for the Central Library grounds is underway through a partnership with Design Austin, Gensler, and ALTXYOU, with fabrication occurring May through September and installation planned for October or November. Partnership efforts continue to expand Centennial visibility, including collaborations with Austin Beerworks, Desnudo Coffee, and the Austin English Tea Company, all featured in the APL Gift Shop. A …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026 AT 6:30 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W 2ND ST. AUSTIN, TEXAS Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Ryan Sperling at 512-974-3568 or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS : Commissioner Appointment Commissioner Kitty McLeod, Vice Chair (she/they) District 1 Mariana Krueger (she/her) Appointment District 9 KC Shepherd Coyne, Chair (they/he) District 2 Devan Daniel (he/him) District 10 Steven Rivas (he/him) District 3 Rocío Fierro-Pérez (she/her/ella) Mayor Brigitte Bandit (they/she) District 4 Morgan Davis (he/him) Jerry Joe Benson, Secretary (he/him) District 5 Randy Pituk (he/him) Asher Knutson (he/him) District 6 Marlon Johnson (he/him) J. Scott Neal (he/him) District 7 Anna Nguyen (she/her) Garry Brown District 8 Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting on April 20, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing regarding Austin Fire Department’s training and resources for LGBTQIA+ residents, internal support for equity, and challenges and priorities currently being faced. Presentation by Tom Vocke, Chief of Staff, Austin Fire Department. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Update regarding the progress on the LGBTQIA+ Cultural Center Feasibility Study. Update by Mark Gilbert, Director, Hayat Brown. Update regarding the progress of the Mayor’s Public Spaces Task Force. Update by Commissioner Rivas. Discussion to provide an update finalizing and installing a historical marker on the intersection of 4th St. and Colorado St. Update by Commissioner Brown. Discussion regarding the development of the 2026 General Obligation Bond Program. Discussion to review a new view-only folder for commission resources, community engagement, and what the commission has accomplished over the last year and goals for the next year for inclusion in the annual internal review. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. 9. 10. Approve the formation of a Working Group to communicate …
LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2026 The LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:30 PM at Austin City Hall, 301 W 2nd St., Austin, Texas 78701, Boards & Commissions Room 1101. Commissioners in attendance in person: KC Coyne (Chair) Kitty McLeod (Vice Chair) Jerry Joe Benson (Secretary) Devan Daniel Asher Knutson J. Scott Neal Anna Nguyen Randy Pituk Steven Rivas Commissioners in attendance remotely: Garry Brown Morgan Davis Mariana Krueger Rocio Fierro-Pérez Chair Coyne called the meeting to order at 6:32 P.M. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting on March 9, 2026. The minutes of the March 9, 2026 meeting were approved on Secretary Benson’s motion, Vice Chair McLeod’s second on an 11-0 vote. Commissioner Nguyen abstained. Commissioner Brown was o(cid:431) the dais. Commissioners Bandit and Johnson were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Sta(cid:431) briefing regarding Austin Emergency Medical Services’ (EMS) trainings for first responders and community members around LGBTQ+ issues, as well as a general update on EMS activities and developments. Briefing by Wesley Hopkins, Chief of Sta(cid:431), Austin- Travis County EMS. Briefing provided by Wesley Hopkins, Chief of Sta(cid:431), Austin-Travis County EMS. Sta(cid:431) briefing regarding an update on the Levers of Economic Mobility Index. Presentation by Gary Aaron, Business Process Consultant Sr., and Shivani Datar, Business Process Specialist, Austin Equity & Inclusion. The presentation was made by Gary Aaron, Business Process Consultant Sr., and Shivani Datar, Business Process Specialist, Austin Equity & Inclusion. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. 5. 6. Presentation regarding Long Covid awareness and its impact on the LGBTQIA+ community. Presentation by Katie Drackert, Clear the Air ATX. The presentation was made by Katie Drackert, Clear the Air ATX. Discussion regarding ways to prioritize intergenerational dialogue and connections among the LGBTQIA+ community. The meeting went into recess at 8:36 p.m. The meeting was called back into order at 8:45 p.m. Discussion was held. Presentation by Queerbomb 2026 organizers and discussion regarding planning, logistics, permitting, and funding for Queerbomb 2026. Presentation by Roadkill, Queerbomb 2026. Item 6 was taken up before Item 5 without objection. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 7. 8. Update from the Community Safety Working Group regarding engagement with EMS, Austin Fire Department, and law enforcement, along with key priorities and next steps. Update …
LGBTQIA+ Cultural Center Feasibility Study May 2026 Commission Update: Preliminary Findings Executive Summary Background DRAFT- Pending Task Force Review and Edits 1 For nearly a decade, community advocates and the LGBTQIA+ Quality of Life Commission have worked to make an LGBTQIA+ Cultural Center a reality in Austin—one of the largest cities in the United States without a dedicated space of this kind. In August 2024, Austin City Council passed Resolution 20240814-022 directing the City Manager to launch a feasibility study to identify potential sites, funding strategies, and a development timeline for the center. To help shape this work, the LGBTQIA+ Quality of Life Commission recommended the creation of a 12-member Task Force to provide guidance, community input, and strategic direction throughout the study process. As part of the FY2025 budget process, the City of Austin appropriated $180,000 to support the feasibility study and subsequently selected the Hayat Brown Team to lead this effort in partnership with the LGBTQIA+ Cultural Center Task Force. Executive Summary Process DRAFT- Pending Task Force Review and Edits 2 The Hayat Brown Team embarked on a 12-month, Task Force-driven effort to refine facility needs and identify a path to project feasibility. Together, they reviewed benchmark facilities and case studies to understand commonalities, trends, and key features of similar cultural centers. They used these insights to inform a recommended space program, site evaluation criteria, and to define ownership, acquisition, and funding options. Background Data Gathering and Benchmarking Needs Assessment and Space Programming Site Evaluation Criteria Site Evaluations Ownership and Management Structures Development and Acquisition Structures Funding Options Recommendations Executive Summary Space Program DRAFT- Pending Task Force Review and Edits 3 The Task Force recommended a space program for the future Center consisting of a core program and subordinate program components separated into priority B, C, and D spaces. The Core Program highlights the essential features and functions of the future Cultural Center. It focuses on large, flexible spaces including a multi-purpose room and lobby, with administrative and building support services, requiring a minimum of approximately 4,000-7,500 net usable square feet. Executive Summary Space Program DRAFT- Pending Task Force Review and Edits 4 The B, C, and D priority spaces include other desirable spaces to be included as space and budgets permit. Priority B Spaces Highly desirable Priority C&D Spaces Nice to have, lower priority • Drop-in/lounge space • Additional meeting rooms • Administrative offices • Kitchen/café • …
LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026 MINUTES The LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a special called meeting on Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6:30 PM at Austin City Hall, 301 W 2nd St., Austin, Texas 78701, Boards & Commissions Room 1101. Commissioners in attendance in person: KC Coyne (Chair) Jerry Joe Benson (Secretary) Garry Brown Marlon Johnson Randy Pituk J. Scott Neal Anna Nguyen Steve Rivas Commissioners in attendance remotely: Brigitte Bandit Devan Daniel Morgan Davis Rocio Fierro-Perez Mariana Krueger Chair Coyne called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Ry Vazquez – SAFE + Eloise House Courtney Szigetvari – SAFE + Eloise House Shelby Evans – SAFE + Eloise House Valerie Dabil - SAFE APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting on April 20, 2026. The minutes of the April 20, 2026 meeting were approved on Commissioner Daniel’s motion, Commissioner Brown’s second on a 12-0 vote. Commissioner Bandit abstained. Vice Chair McLeod and Commissioner Knutson were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing regarding Austin Fire Department’s training and resources for LGBTQIA+ residents, internal support for equity, and challenges and priorities currently being faced. Presentation by Tom Vocke, Chief of Sta(cid:431), Austin Fire Department. The briefing was provided by Chief of Sta(cid:431) Tom Vocke and Lt. Xochitl Chafino, Austin Fire Department. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Update regarding the progress on the LGBTQIA+ Cultural Center Feasibility Study. Update by Mark Gilbert, Director, Hayat Brown. The presentation was made by Mark Gilbert, Director, Hayat Brown. Update regarding the progress of the Mayor’s Public Spaces Task Force. Update by Commissioner Rivas. Update by Commissioner Rivas. Discussion to provide an update finalizing and installing a historical marker on the intersection of 4th St. and Colorado St. Update by Commissioner Brown. Update by Commissioner Brown. The meeting went into recess without objection at 8:15 p.m. The meeting was called back to order at 8:24 p.m. Discussion regarding the development of the 2026 General Obligation Bond Program. Discussion was held. Discussion to review a new view-only folder for commission resources, community engagement, and what the commission has accomplished over the last year and goals for the next year for inclusion in the annual internal review. Discussion was held. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. 9. Approve the formation of a Working Group to …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Design Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Chad Sharrard at 512- 974-8033 or chad.sharrard@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Marissa McKinney, Chair Kevin Howard, Vice Chair Ramachandra “Rao” Aradhyula David Carroll Nkiru Gelles Saira Khan CALL TO ORDER AGENDA Conners Ladner Josue Meiners Evgenia “Jenny” Murkes Jon Salinas Brendan Wittstruck PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Design Commission special-called meeting on May 4th, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing regarding the Barton Springs Road Bridge. Presented by Eric Bailey, Austin Capital Delivery Services. Sponsors: Chair Salinas and Commissioner Carroll. Staff briefing regarding the inclusion of West Campus into the Downtown area. Presented by Shanisha Johnson, Austin Planning. Sponsors: Chair Salinas and Vice Chair Meiners. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. 5. Discussion and action to recommend to City Council whether the project Fiesta Gardens, located at 2101 Jesse E. Segovia St., complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards. Presented by Clayton Korte and Travis Greig of Clayton Korte. Discussion and action to appoint a member of the Design Commission to serve as the Commission’s representative on the Downtown Commission. Sponsors: Chair Salinas and Vice Chair Meiners. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS City Code requires at least two board members sponsor an item to be included on an agenda. This section of the agenda provides members an opportunity to request items for future agendas. Staff should assume that if there is no objection from other members expressed at the meeting, the members’ silence indicates approval for staff to include on the next agenda. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications …
DESIGN COMMISSION MINUTES SPECIAL CALLED MEETING Monday May 4, 2026 The Design Commission convened in a Special Called meeting on Monday May 4, 2026, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405, located at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Marissa McKinney called the Design Commission meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Marissa McKinney (Chair) Kevin Howard (Vice Chair) Ramachandra “Rao” Aradhyula (arrived 6:05) David Carroll Nkiru Gelles Evgenia “Jenny” Murkes (arrived 6:09) Jon Salinas Brendan Wittstruck Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: None PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Design Commission Regular Meeting on April 27th, 2026. The minutes from the Design Commission regular meeting on April 27th, 2026, were approved on Vice Chair Kevin Howard’s motion, Jon Salinas’ second on a vote of 6-0. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and possible action on recommendations regarding the proposed Downtown Density Bonus Phase I Urban Design Standards. Motion to recommend that the Design Commission forward the alternative draft, as amended, to the Planning Commission. Sponsors Howard and Wittstruck. Vote 8-0. 1 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Working group update from a representative from the urban design guideline working group that will update the design commission about ongoing coordination with the planning commission regarding the downtown density bonus standards document and process. Sponsors: Howard and Gelles. ADJOURNMENT Chair Marissa McKinney adjourned the meeting at 6:36 p.m. without objection. 2
REGULAR MEETING OF THE DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Design Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Chad Sharrard at 512- 974-8033 or chad.sharrard@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Marissa McKinney, Chair Kevin Howard, Vice Chair Ramachandra “Rao” Aradhyula David Carroll Nkiru Gelles Saira Khan CALL TO ORDER AGENDA REVISED Conners Ladner Josue Meiners Evgenia “Jenny” Murkes Jon Salinas Brendan Wittstruck PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Design Commission special-called meeting on May 4th, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing regarding the Barton Springs Road Bridge. Presented by Eric Bailey, Austin Capital Delivery Services. Sponsors: Commissioner Salinas and Commissioner Carroll. Staff briefing regarding the inclusion of West Campus into the Downtown area. Presented by Shanisha Johnson, Austin Planning. Sponsors: Commissioner Salinas and Chair Meiners. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. 5. 6. Discussion and possible action on recommendations regarding the future of the Design Commission and their role in the development review process. Sponsors: Commissioner Murkes and Vice Chair Howard. Discussion and action to recommend to City Council whether the project Fiesta Gardens, located at 2101 Jesse E. Segovia St., complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards. Presented by Clayton Korte and Travis Greig of Clayton Korte. Discussion and action to appoint a member of the Design Commission to serve as the Commission’s representative on the Downtown Commission. Sponsors: Commissioner Salinas and Chair Meiners. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS City Code requires at least two board members sponsor an item to be included on an agenda. This section of the agenda provides members an opportunity to request items for future agendas. Staff should assume that if there is no objection from other members expressed at the meeting, the members’ …
Central City District Plan Austin Planning | Design Commission | May 18, 2026 Agenda 01 02 03 04 05 Central City District Introduction Plan Overview Advisory Groups Project Timeline Progress to Date 2 The Central City District Plan Area Downtown Austin Plan area, South Central Waterfront area, and the University of Texas area Lamar Boulevard to the west Proposed UNO Update boundary to the north I-35 to the east Proposed South Central Waterfront regulating boundary to the south 3 About the Central City District Plan The 2011 Downtown Austin Plan is being updated as the Central City District Plan, including the University of Texas area and the South Central Waterfront. The Plan will create a 10-year blueprint for future growth and investments with a unified vision for improving land use, mobility, public spaces, and economic and cultural vibrancy in our urban core. It will align with existing citywide strategic plans and policies and seeks to build consensus for effective implementation. Community-informed vision and goals Place Type mapping to inform future development patterns Public realm and multimodal improvements Program, policy, project, and partnership recommendations Implementation action items Map: AECOM Data: City of Austin 4 Interagency Technical Advisory Group (ITAG) COA Departments Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment Austin Housing Austin Capital Delivery Services Austin Parks & Recreation Austin Climate Action and Resilience Austin Planning Austin Communications and Engagement Austin Police Austin Development Services Austin Police Oversight Austin Economic Development Austin Public Library Austin Emergency Services Austin Resource Recovery Austin Energy Austin Small & Minority Business Resources Austin Equity and Inclusion Austin Project Connect Austin Facilities Management Austin Transportation and Public Works Austin Financial Services Austin Water Austin Fire Austin Watershed Protection Austin Government Relations Austin Homeless Strategies and Operations Meets once monthly via Teams Review draft deliverables using subject matter expertise Will remain in contact on annual basis to inform implementation tracking Partner Agencies Austin Community College Austin Transit Partnership CapMetro Central Health Rally Austin Texas Department of Transportation Travis County University of Texas 5 Stakeholder Advisory Group (SAG) Member Organizations Accessible Housing Austin (aha!) Endeavors Safe Streets Austin ADAPT of Texas allgo AURA ATX Greater South River City Combined Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Shoal Creek Conservancy Judge’s Hill Neighborhood Association South Congress Merchant's Association La Pena Texas School for the Deaf Austin Chamber of Commerce Mexic Arte The Contemporary Austin Housing Coalition Movability …
§ 2-1-130 DESIGN COMMISSION. (A) The Design Commission membership should include a diverse group of persons having expertise in urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, historic preservation, civic art, real property development, construction, and economic development. (B) The commission shall provide advisory recommendations to the city council as requested by the city council to assist in developing public policy and to promote excellence in the design and development of the urban environment. (C) The commission shall: (1) offer policy recommendations regarding specific issues of urban design; (2) participate in developing design guidelines; (3) unless otherwise directed by the city council, for projects that require the approval of the Planning Commission or the Zoning and Platting Commission: (a) review a project only after a formal request by the project sponsor or applicant; and (b) complete the review before the respective Planning or Zoning and Platting Commission takes final action; (4) provide citizen education and outreach regarding quality urban design; (5) provide a venue for citizen input on the design and development of the urban environment; (6) maintain liaison relationships with city staff and other boards and commissions; and (7) perform other activities as directed by the city council. (D) The commission may appoint one or more of its members to serve as liaison to a project-specific community advisory group addressing urban design and planning issues at the formal request of the project sponsor. Source: Ord. 20071129-011; Ord. No. 20171214-043, Pt. 1, 12-25-17. (Supp. No. 173) Page 1 of 1
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION MONDAY, MARCH 22, 2021 – 6:00 PM VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING COMMISSION MEMBERS: x x x x x x Terri Myers, Chair Ben Heimsath, Vice Chair Witt Featherston Mathew Jacob Kevin Koch Kelly Little x ab x x x Trey McWhorter Alex Papavasiliou Blake Tollett Beth Valenzuela Caroline Wright CALL TO ORDER: 6:01 PM AGENDA CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten (10) speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. January 25, 2021 – Offered for consent approval MOTION: Approve the minutes, per passage of the consent agenda, on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Valenzuela seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. 2. PRESENTATIONS, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION A. B. Presentation on the Translating Community History project. http://www.austintexas.gov/page/current-projects Presentation by Cara Bertron, Housing & Planning Department. Presentation on recently completed historic resource surveys: Historic Resources Survey for Old Austin Neighborhood Association (2020) Historic Building Survey Report for North Central Austin: West Campus, North University, Heritage, Bryker Woods, and North Hyde Park (2021) http://www.austintexas.gov/page/historic-survey Presentation by Andrew Rice, Housing & Planning Department. 1 C. Presentation, discussion, and possible action to seek a recommendation to City Council for the Parks and Recreation Department’s preferred design scenario for the Dougherty Arts Center Replacement Project. Presentation by Kevin Johnson, Parks & Recreation Department, and Jonathan Pearson, Studio8 Architects. MOTION: Recommend endorsement of either Option 1A or Option 1B on the basis of preservation of the historic PARD Headquarters building on a motion by Vice Chair Heimsath. Commissioner Little seconded the motion. Vote: 10-0. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Discussion and Possible Action on Applications for Historic Zoning, Discussion and Action on Applications for Historic District Zoning, and Requests to Consider Initiation of Historic Zoning Cases A.1. No cases. B. Discussion and Possible Action on Applications for Certificates of Appropriateness B.1. C14H-2009-0021 – 2406 Harris Blvd. – Discussion Jackson-Novy Kelly-Hoey House Council District 9 Proposal: Construct a swimming pool and terrace, landscape modifications; remove an attic vent opening on the front of the house Applicant: Tina Contros City Staff: Elizabeth Brummett, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-1264 Committee Feedback: Provide evidence of historic nature of proposed changes and consider another location for the proposed pool; concerns regarding the appropriateness of a pool in the front yard. Staff Recommendation: Approve the …
A. PROJECT INFORMATION PROJECT NAME PROJECT T YP E Infrastructure Private project PROJECT LOCATIO N/ ADDR ESS PROJECT LOCATIO N/ ADDR ESS City building & site Other Density Bonus A PPLICANT PROPE RT Y O WN ER A PPLICANT MAILI NG A DDRESS PROPE RT Y O WN ER MAI LING AD DR ESS A PPLICANT TELEP HONE N UM BE R PROPE RT Y O WN ER TEL EPHONE NUMBER PROJECT START DATE PROJECT CO MPL E TION DATE A PPLICANT’S ARCHI TE CT A PPL IC ANT’S ENGI NEER Page 8 Design Commission - Project Review Application 1. Indi cate if propo se d Pro jec t is re q u ir e d by City Ordinance to be reviewed by the Design Commiss ion . 2. D escribe the r ec omm end atio n t h at yo u a re requesting from the Desig n Com mission. 3. Current De sig n P hase o f Pro jec t ( D e s ign C o mmission prefers to see pro jec ts right aft er ap proved conceptual, sc he m atic, d esign d ev e lo pm e nt ) . 4. Is thi s Proje ct su bjec t to Site Pl an an d /o r Zonin g application ap provals? Will it b e p rese nt e d to Plann ing Commission and/o r City Co uncil? I f s o , wh en? 5. D o es t his P roj ect c om ply with L an d D ev e l opment Code Subchapter E? List specific ally an y Alternative E quiva lent Comp lianc e r equ est if any. Ple ase refer to website for Alternate Equivalent Com plia nce ( AEC) requirements. Page 9 Design Commission - Project Review Application B. PROJECT BACKGROUND 6. Prov ide proj ec t b ackgro u nd inc lu d ing go als , scope, building/planning type, and sc hedule. Broadly addre ss e ach of the “Shar ed Value s fo r Ur ban A re as ” t hat are listed on Page 6 o f the Ur ban Design Guidelines . 7. Has this proje ct c ondu cted co m mu n it y/ s t ak eholder out reach? If so, please provide do c ume ntation to d emonstrate …
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Design Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Chad Sharrard at 512- 974-8033 or chad.sharrard@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Marissa McKinney, Chair Kevin Howard, Vice Chair Ramachandra “Rao” Aradhyula David Carroll Nkiru Gelles Saira Khan Conners Ladner Josue Meiners Evgenia “Jenny” Murkes Jon Salinas Brendan Wittstruck AGENDA ADDENDUM DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. Discussion and possible action on a letter from Design Commission to City Council regarding the Density Bonus Standards. Sponsors: Chair McKinney and Vice Chair Howard. 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 Chad Sharrard at Austin Planning at 512-974-8033 or chad.sharrard@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Design Commission, please contact Chad Sharrard at 512-974-8033 or chad.sharrard@austintexas.gov.
Design Commission – Barton Springs Rd. Bridge Update May 18, 2026 Eric Bailey, P.E. – Deputy Director Capital Delivery Services Barton Springs Road Bridge 100years old built in 1926 1946 Bridge Expansion 20,000 Vehicles per day Key Entrance to Zilker Park and for Major City Events FUNDING SOURCE: • Preliminary Design: 2012, 2018 and 2020 Bonds • Design: 2020 Bond • Construction: FHWA/City 2 Project Development Process - PRELIMINARY PHASE 2015 - 2023 - DESIGN PHASE 2024 - 2027 - CONSTRUCTION PHASE 2027 - 2029 PUBLIC MEETING April 2023 RESPOND TO COMMENTS Summer 2023 REFINE REPORT Fall 2023 COUNCIL ACTION December 2023 60% DESIGN + NEPA PUBLIC MEETINGS + BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS FINAL DESIGN AND PERMITTING BID AND AWARD + COUNCIL ACTION CONSTRUCTION WE ARE HERE Current Condition Spalling Concrete in Bridge Structure Concrete Cores Delamination of Beams Curb And Railing Do Not Meet Current ADA Standards Load Restricted As Of November 2023 – Heavy Vehicles Moving Eastbound Must Use Outer Lanes 4 Analysis Structural and Mobility Analysis: • • • • External Structure - Spalling Concrete • ADA compliance – Pedestrian Circulation Internal Structure – Deteriorating Steel Geotechnical Data –Replacement Design • Pedestrian and Bicycle Mobility – no improvement to existing condition Cost/Benefit Analysis – extended life vs. cost Historical Analysis: • Coordinated with US Army Corps (USACE) and Texas Historic Commission (THC) • The bridge is a contributing feature to the Zilker Park National Register of Historic Places District (1997) • The Texas Historic Commission has approved potentially fully replacing the bridge. As the process continues, the final design will be reviewed and approved by USACE and THC. • Additional analysis is underway as a part of the NEPA process 5 Project Options 6 Bridge Rehabilitation Bridge Structure Rehabilitation 1 Remove Existing Bridge Deck and Spandrel Columns 2 Remaining Portion of Existing Structure 3 New Components: Exterior Pairs of Arch Ribs, Spandrel Columns, Deck, and Abutment Extensions Less than half of the original structure will remain Remaining structure will require refacing with new material surfaces View of old arches will be mostly blocked by new structure 7 City Council Actions 1 Direction from Council in 2020 Bond Resolution (20200812-011): 2 Previous Council Action/Hearings: 11/30/23 – Council conducts a public hearing to recommend the bridge replacement alternative 12/12/23 – Council work session on the recommended option 12/14/23 – Council conducts a public hearing and directs Staff to …
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Recommendation: Design Commission Description of Recommendation to Council: Date of Approval: 5/4/2026 The Design Commission recommends to City Council that the Downtown Density Bonus Program Urban Design Standards be adopted as recommended by the Planning Commission. Recommendation Number: 20260518-007: Urban Design Working Group Alternative Draft for the Urban Design Standards DRAFT ● The Urban Design Standards recommended by the Planning Commission were developed by the Design Commission to promote quality urban design that ensures safety, comfort, and vitality within the downtown public realm. These standards were directly informed by the Urban Design Guidelines update process. Commission and City Council in issues of urban design and should be engaged as a primary stakeholder in future phases of the Downtown Density Bonus program update and Citywide Density Bonus program updates to support the development of appropriate gatekeeper urban design standards. Urban Design Standards; the Commission believes it is essential to maintain the stronger mandatory and enhanced standards and frontage designations as recommended by the Planning Commission. ● The Design Commission does not support Staff’s recommended draft of the ● The Design Commission serves a critical function advising the Planning Rationale: The proposed amendments to the Downtown Density Bonus Program before City Council would eliminate both administrative design review and the public-facing Design Commission review for DDB projects, changes that significantly alter the role and function of the Design Commission and the Urban Design Guidelines. This process has historically helped secure meaningful public benefits and improve the quality of Austin’s Downtown. The removal of this process risks leaving the City of Austin without leverage to require that downtown projects contribute meaningfully to the urban fabric of downtown. The Commission supports continued growth and increased housing production downtown. We also recognize the evolving legal constraints surrounding discretionary development review and the value of a more predictable entitlement process. For this reason, we support the Urban Design Standards as recommended by the Planning Commission. The Urban Design Standards proposed by staff were a rushed and insufficient replacement for the previous design review process. In contrast, the standards recommended by the Planning Commission were developed by the Design Commission through a substantial multi-year effort to update the Urban Design Guidelines. These standards were shaped through extensive engagement with stakeholders, practitioners, and staff, and calibrated against real projects, professional practice, and national best practices for drafting objective design standards. Recognizing the relative inflexibility of …
DESIGN COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR OR MEETING Monday May 18, 2026 The Design Commission convened in a Regular meeting on Monday May 18, 2026, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405, located at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Marissa McKinney called the Design Commission meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Marissa McKinney (Chair) Kevin Howard (Vice Chair) Ramachandra “Rao” Aradhyula (arrived 6:05) David Carroll Jenny Murkes (arrived 6:11) Jon Salinas Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Nkiru Gelles Saira Khan Josue Meiners Brendan Wittstruck PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None Present APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Design Commission Special Called Meeting on May 4th, 2026. The minutes from the Design Commission special called meeting on May 4th, 2026, were approved on Chair McKinney’s motion, Commissioner Gelle’s second on an 8-0 vote. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing regarding the Barton Springs Road Bridge. Presented by Eric Bailey, Austin Capital Delivery Services. Sponsors: Commissioner Salinas and Commissioner Carroll. Item was discussed. Staff briefing regarding the inclusion of West Campus into the Downtown area. Presented by Shanisha Johnson, Austin Planning. Sponsors: Commissioner Salinas and Chair Meiners. Item was discussed. 1 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. 5. 6. Discussion and possible action on recommendations regarding the future of the Design Commission and their role in the development review process. Sponsors: Commissioner Murkes and Vice Chair Howard. There was a motion by Vice Chair Howard seconded by Commissioner Jenny Murkes that the design commission repurpose the urban design guideline working group to sort out a recommendation to council regarding the changing role of the design commission on an 8-0 vote. Discussion and action to recommend to City Council whether the project Fiesta Gardens, located at 2101 Jesse E. Segovia St., complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards. Presented by Clayton Korte and Travis Greig of Clayton Korte. There was a motion by Commissioner Jon Salinas, seconded by Commissioner David Carroll to recommend to City Council that the project Fiesta Gardens, located at 2101 Jesse E Segovia St., complies with the City Design and Sustainability Standards on an 8-0 vote. Discussion and action to appoint a member of the Design Commission to serve as the Commission’s representative on the Downtown Commission. Sponsors: Commissioner Salinas and Chair Meiners. There was a motion by Vice Chair Howard seconded by Commissioner Jon Salinas to appoint Commissioner Jenny Murkes as Design Commission …
REGULAR MEETING of the ARTS COMMISSION May 18, 2026, at 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001. 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the ARTS COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn- live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than Noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Jesús Varela at Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment (ACME), at jesus.varela@austintexas.gov or at 512-974-2444. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Gina Houston - Chair, Muna Hussaini - Vice Chair, Keyheira Keys, Monica Maldonado, Felipe Garza, Heidi Schmalbach, Kirtana Banskota, Bailey Pownall, Faiza Kracheni, Sharron B Anderson, Nagavalli Medicharla AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on April 20, 2026 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Update on actions taken at the May 4th Art in Public Places Panel by Commissioner Schmalbach 3. Explore a Special Called joint meeting with the Music Commission STAFF BRIEFINGS 4. Staff briefing on Creative Reset Part 2 with Candice Cooper, Interim Chief Administrative Officer, ACME. 5. Staff briefing regarding an update on the Hotel Occupancy Tax by Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor. 6. Staff briefing regarding update on the Cultural Arts Funding Programs by Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor. 7. Staff briefing regarding an update on the ACME Funding Programs by Laura Odegaard, Acting Division Manager, ACME. 8. Staff briefing regarding an update on Art in Public Places by Jaime Castillo, Art in Public Places Manager. 9. Staff briefing regarding an update on ACME Museums and Cultural Facilities by Marjorie Flanagan, Division Manager or Michelle Rojas, Acting Division Manager. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 10. Discussion and possible action to approve possible collaboration with Coalition for Austin’s Arts & Spanish-Language Theatre for the expansion of the Latino Artist Access Program. 11. Establish a working group with the Arts Commission, the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (ESB-MACC) Advisory Board, …
Arts Commission Briefing: The Creative Reset Phase 2 Austin Arts, Culture, Music & Entertainment | May 18, 2026 ACME Facilities The Creative Reset Phase 2 ACME Facilities African American Cultural & Heritage Facility + Dedrick Hamilton House Asian American Resource Center Connelly-Yerwood “Pink” House Beverly S Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theater Dougherty Arts Center Elisabet Ney Museum Emma S Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural & Genealogy Center Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex Montopolis Negro School O. Henry Museum Old Bakery & Emporium Susanna Dickinson Museum UMLAUF Sculpture Garden & Museum 3 The Creative Reset Phase 2 Launched in October 2025 The Creative Reset Phase 2 Community-Centered Approach Reviewed Historical Data (2020-2025) Incorporated facility data received as part of Phase 1 Conducted Community Feedback Survey, Focus Groups, Open Houses, 1:1 and Jeffersonian Style Dinner. Research & Benchmarking Created Staff Vision Plans Performed Internal Assessments Streamline, Efficiency & Consistency Conducted Benchmarking 5 What We Heard: Top 8 Priorities Key Priorities for Austin’s Arts, Cultural & Museum Facilities Protect & Strengthen Community Assets Reduce Access Barriers Align Staffing Capacity with Demand Invest in Facilities Focus on Proven Programming Priorities Strengthen Communication & Community Engagement Balance Affordability & Sustainability Advance Systemwide Coordination 6 Virtual Focus Group Tuesday, May 19 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: https://zoom.us/j/98797374446 Wednesday, May 20 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: https://zoom.us/j/99201223652 Wednesday, May 20 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: https://zoom.us/j/93156310967 Take the survey: https://www.austintexas.gov/arts-culture/creative-reset Email us: acme@austintexas.gov 7 The Creative Reset Phase 2 Timeline October 2025 Kick-Off October- December 2025 • Conducted Outreach & Engagement • Collected Community Feedback January 2026 • Performed Internal Assessments • Analyzed Feedback February-March 2026 • Finalized Preliminary Data • Share with AACME Staff and City Leadership April-June 2026 July 2026 • Publish data • Gather Feedback at Boards, Commissions & Community Groups • Incorporate Feedback • Finalize Executive Report August 2026 • Publish Final Report 8 Next Steps The Creative Reset Phase 2 Next Steps Publish updated data on Public Input Host additional community engagement opportunities Analyze findings and develop recommendations Final report published in August 2026 Modified Timelines: Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex Montopolis Negro School …
