PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, June 9, 2026 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2026 The Planning Commission convened in a regular on Tuesday, June 9th, 2026, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions, Room 1101, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Haney called the Planning Commission Meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Casey Haney Felicity Maxwell Imad Ahmed Peter Breton Brian Bedrosian Chris Gannon Danielle Skidmore Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Adam Powell Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Joshua Hiller Anna Lan Commissioners Absent: Alice Woods Ex-Officio Members Absent: Jeffery Bowen TC Broadnax Candace Hunter Richard Mendoza 1 Vacancy on the Dais 1 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, June 9, 2026 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meetings on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, and Tuesday, May 26, 2026. The minutes from the meeting of Tuesday, April 28, 2026, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, and Tuesday, May 26, 2026, were approved on the consent agenda on Secretary Maxwell’s motion, Commissioner Bedrosian’s second, on an 11-0 vote. Chair Woods was absent. 1 vacancy on the dais. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2025-0018.02 - Airport and Koenig Multifamily; District 4 Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: 5768 ½, 5800, 5826, 5900, 5900 ½, and 5908 Airport Boulevard, Tannehill Branch Watershed; Brentwood/Highland Combined Neighborhood Planning Area Foundation Communities, Inc., a Texas nonprofit corporation; 5800 Airport, LLC, a Texas limited liability company DuBois, Bryant & Campbell, L.L.P. (David Hartman) Commercial to Mixed Use land use Applicant postponement request to July 14, 2026 Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Austin Planning The motion to approve the Applicant’s postponement request to July 14, 2026, was approved on the consent agenda on Secretary Maxwell’s motion, Commissioner Bedrosian’s second, on an 11-0 vote. Chair Woods was absent. 1 vacancy on the dais. 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-2025-0115 - Airport and Koenig Multifamily; District 4 5768 ½, 5800, 5826, 5900, 5900 ½, and 5908 Airport Boulevard, Tannehill Branch Watershed; Brentwood/Highland Combined Neighborhood Planning Area Foundation Communities, Inc., a Texas nonprofit corporation; 5800 Airport, LLC, a Texas limited liability company DuBois, Bryant & Campbell, L.L.P. (David Hartman) CS-NP to LI-PDA-NP Applicant postponement request to July 14, 2026 Jonathan Tomko, AICP, 512-974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Austin Planning The motion to approve the Applicant’s postponement request to July 14, 2026, was …
From: To: Subject: Date: Kathy Kidd Sirwaitis, Sherri Zoning change 301 and 309 E. Wonsley Dr., request for extension until July 14 Thursday, June 18, 2026 7:27:13 PM External Email - Exercise Caution Sherri Sirwaitis, I live at 304 E. Wonsley Dr. I requested a postponement on the rezoning request (from MF-2-NP to LR-MU-CO- NP, 301 and 309 E. Wonsley Dr.) from June 9, 2026 to June 23, 2026, which was granted. However, we need more time to meet with the applicant of the zoning change to discuss his vision of the lot and the business he plans there. I and my neighbor, Cheryl Bertero, formally request a second postponement to the July 14, 2026 date. Our neighborhood council (NL/GANT) is on board with the extension to July 14 as well. Brian Bedrosian told me that he could use his position to request a second postponement, which we are asking for now. We ask for confirmation or denial of our request for the second postponement. We plan to attend the Commissioner’s meeting on June 23. As we are unfamiliar with how this process works, we ask your assistance in this matter so we may be better prepared before the zoning commission grants the applicant his zoning change request. Thank you, Kathy Kidd Cheryl Bertero CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". 06 C14-2026-0014 - Wonsley Grocery & Kitchen; District 41 of 1
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, June 23, 2026 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2026 The Planning Commission convened in a regular on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions, Room 1101, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Woods called the Planning Commission Meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Alice Woods, Chair Casey Haney, Vice Chair Imad Ahmed, Parliamentarian Brian Bedrosian Chris Gannon Anna Lan Adam Powell Danielle Skidmore Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Peter Breton Joshua Hiller Commissioners Absent: Felicity Maxwell, Secretary Ex-Officio Members Absent: Jeffery Bowen TC Broadnax Candace Hunter Richard Mendoza 1 Vacancy on the Dais 1 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, June 23, 2026 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Philip Wiley – Summer readings: City planning progress APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. The minutes from the meeting of Tuesday, June 9, 2026, were approved on the consent agenda on Vice Chair Haney’s motion, Commissioner Powell’s second, on an 11-0 vote. 1 vacancy on the dais. Secretary Maxwell was absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2023-0014.04 - 4302 Nuckols Crossing; District 2 Location: 4302, 4304 ½, and 4316 Nuckols Crossing Road, Williamson Creek Watershed; Southeast Combined (Franklin Park) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Katherine Barnidge Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: LOC Consultants Civil Division (Sergio Lozano-Sanchez, P.E.) Single Family to Multifamily Residential land use Recommended Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Austin Planning The public hearing was closed on Commissioner Gannon’s motion, Commissioner Powell’s second, on an 11-0 vote. 1 vacancy on the dais. Secretary Maxwell was absent. The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of Multifamily Residential land use for NPA-2023-0014.04 - 4302 Nuckols Crossing; District 2, located at 4302, 4304 ½, and 4316 Nuckols Crossing Road, was approved on Commissioner Skidmore’s motion, Parlimantarian’s second, on a 9-0-2 vote. Chair Woods and Vice Chair Haney abstained. 1 vacancy on the dais. Secretary Maxwell was absent. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2025-0065 - 4302 Nuckols Crossing; District 2 4302, 4304 ½, and 4316 Nuckols Crossing Road, Williamson Creek Watershed; Southeast Combined (Franklin Park) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Katherine Barnidge Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: LOC Consultants Civil Division (Sergio Lozano-Sanchez, P.E.) SF-2-CO-NP to MF-3-NP Staff recommends MF-3-CO-NP Nancy Estrada, 512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov Austin Planning The public hearing was closed on Commissioner Gannon’s motion, Commissioner Powell’s second, on an 11-0 vote. …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISPANIC LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2026, 6:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W 2nd STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Nekaybaw Watson at nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2562. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Lyssette Galvan, Chair Amanda Afifi Andrea Flores Yesenia Ramos AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Dulce Castañeda, Vice Chair Elizabeth Morales Jesús Perales Melissa Ruiz The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission special called meeting on June 4, 2026. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing regarding Levers of Economic Mobility Index. Presentation by Gary Aaron, Business Process Consultant Sr, Austin Equity and Inclusion and Shivani Datar, Business Process Specialist, Austin Equity and Inclusion. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion regarding the Grant Process Working Group. 4. Discussion regarding goals and objectives of the commission for the upcoming year. 5. Discussion regarding a review of the bylaws. 6. Discussion regarding a new quality of life study for the Hispanic/ Latino community for FY 2027. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding the Austin Resilience Network. 8. Approve the creation of a Public Health Working Group that researches health outcomes for Latino Austinites. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Nekaybaw Watson or Nekaybaw.watson@austinexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. Austin City Clerk’s Office, 512-974-2562 the at at For more information on the Hispanic Latino Quality …
Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission June 4, 2026 HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2026 The Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission convened in a special called meeting on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Permitting and Development Center, room 1401. Chair Galvan called the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Lysette Galvan, Chair Yesenia Ramos Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Dulce Castañeda, Vice Chair Amanda Afifi Andrea Flores Elizabeth Morales Jesús Perales Melissa Ruiz PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Holly Sabiston – SAFE Sophia Mirto – SAFE Salvador Espinoza – Funding Eloise House Courtney Szigetrari – SAFE Raul Longoria – Funding SAFE APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission regular meeting on May 19, 2026. The minutes from the meeting on May 19, 2026, were approved during the June 4th meeting on Commissioner Ramos’ motion, Commissioner Ruiz’s second on an 8-0 vote. 1 Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission June 4, 2026 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding funding for the Eloise House and SAFE Austin. The motion to approve a recommendation to Council regarding funding for the Eloise House and SAFE Austin was approved on Commissioner Ramos’ motion, Commissioner Morales’ second on an 8-0 vote. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Chair Galvan adjourned the meeting at 6:33 p.m. without objection. 2
. RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Hispanic/ Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission Recommendation Number: [20260623-007]: Inclusion of Infrastructure Equity and Medical Resilience in the Pilot Knob Library & Resilience Hub Project WHEREAS, the Pilot Knob area is experiencing a rapid influx of high-density data centers equipped with advanced power hardening, while surrounding legacy residential neighborhoods remain on an aging grid; and WHEREAS, data center industrialization creates voltage fluctuations that pose a high risk of motor failure for standard residential HVAC systems and life-saving medical equipment, such as oxygen concentrators, ventilators, and power chairs; and WHEREAS, the medically vulnerable and disabled community in surrounding Austin neighborhoods, particularly those located within historically underserved District 2, face disproportionate life-safety risks during localized outages, making standard "cooling centers" insufficient for their needs; and WHEREAS, the City must ensure that infrastructure improvements made for industrial growth are extended to residential circuits to prevent vulnerable residents from being left on a "second- class" grid. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission encourage the Austin City Council to formally include specific language and funding in the November 2026 Bond to ensure the Pilot Knob Library and Resilience Hub serves as a high-capacity "Medical Triage Anchor". This includes scaling the facility for specialized medical plug-in capacity, coordinating with Austin Energy for residential grid hardening, and equipping the hub with industrial-grade redundant power systems to support medical devices.. Date of Approval: June 23, 2026 Motioned By: Commissioner Ramos Seconded By: Commissioner Morales Vote: 6-0 For: Chair Galvan, Vice Chair Castañeda, Commissioners Flores, Morales, Ramos and Ruiz . Absent: Commissioners Afifi and Perales Attest: Nekaybaw Watson, Staff Liaison
Economic Mobility: Accelerating Impact Austin Equity & Inclusion June 2026 Agenda • 2026 Fair Housing and Economic Mobility Conference: Recap • Economic Mobility Framework Resources • LEMI in Action: Live Demo • Operational Focus and Next Steps 2 Conference Reflections Keynote Panel Brought together policymakers, advocates, practitioners, community leaders, and business owners to connect efforts around a shared framework for systemic change. Attended by 283 participants 12 breakout sessions 50+ speakers Moderator: Miles Bloxon, Moderator, Producer & Host, KUT New Panelists: • Fran Rosebush Baylor, Senior Director, Asset Funders Network • Carmen Llanes, Executive Director, GAVA • Ingrid Taylor, CEO, United Way for Greater Austin • Henry Van de Putte, CEO, Meals on Wheels Central Texas • Sharon Vigil, CEO, Communities in Schools 3 Economic Mobility Framework: Workshop Recap • Introduced the Economic Mobility Framework and Index • Over 130 minutes, participants explored the tool, engaged in guided discussions, and worked across sectors to identify practical steps that advance economic mobility. 4 Economic Mobility Framework Assets Core Products Communications Technical Users Levers of Economic Mobility Index Report Framework At-a- Glance brochure Technical Document Levers of Economic Mobility Index (LEMI) FAQs LEMI ArcGIS layers StoryMap Tutorial Videos* Raw Data Economic Mobility | Austin Equity and Inclusion | AustinTexas.gov 5 LEMI Walkthrough Advancing Economic Mobility Operationalizing Visualizing Organizing Normalizing 7 Next Steps April 29, 2026 June 2026 August 2026 2026 Fair Housing & Economic Mobility Conference Launch of Levers of Economic Mobility Index (et. al) Boards & Commissions briefings EveryTexan Virtual Sessions Expanded Media Communications Creation of Resource (LEMI) Implementation Guide Resilient Cities Catalyst Austin Energy Affordable Energy Summit Presentation Community Member Virtual Sessions & Workshops Department Working Group Meetings Continuous Engagement Citywide Implementation May 2026 July 2026 September 2026 - 8 Learn More • Economic Mobility Website: • www.austintexas.gov/equity-inclusion/economic-mobility • Austin Equity & Inclusion Newsletter Sign up: • https://www.austintexas.gov/equity-inclusion • Stay tuned for virtual sessions & in-person workshop dates this summer! LEMI Report Index & Story Map Economic Mobility At-a-Glance 9
. RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Hispanic/ Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission Recommendation Number: [20260623-007]: Inclusion of Infrastructure Equity and Medical Resilience in the Pilot Knob Library & Resilience Hub Project WHEREAS, the Pilot Knob area is experiencing a rapid influx of high-density data centers equipped with advanced power hardening, while surrounding legacy residential neighborhoods remain on an aging grid; and WHEREAS, data center industrialization creates voltage fluctuations that pose a high risk of motor failure for standard residential HVAC systems and life-saving medical equipment, such as oxygen concentrators, ventilators, and power chairs; and WHEREAS, the medically vulnerable and disabled community in surrounding Austin neighborhoods, particularly those located within historically underserved District 2, face disproportionate life-safety risks during localized outages, making standard "cooling centers" insufficient for their needs; and WHEREAS, the City must ensure that infrastructure improvements made for industrial growth are extended to residential circuits to prevent vulnerable residents from being left on a "second- class" grid. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission encourage the Austin City Council to formally include specific language and funding in the November 2026 Bond to ensure the Pilot Knob Library and Resilience Hub serves as a high-capacity "Medical Triage Anchor". This includes scaling the facility for specialized medical plug-in capacity, coordinating with Austin Energy for residential grid hardening, and equipping the hub with industrial-grade redundant power systems to support medical devices.. Date of Approval: Motioned By: Vote: For: Seconded By: . Against: Abstain: Off the dais: Absent: Attest: _____________________________________________
Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission June 23, 2026 HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2026 The Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Austin City Hall, room 1101. Chair Galvan called the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:06 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Lysette Galvan, Chair Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Dulce Castañeda, Vice Chair Andrea Flores Elizabeth Morales Yesenia Ramos Melissa Ruiz PUBLIC COMMUNICATION : GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission special called meeting on June 4, 2026. The minutes from the meeting on June 4, 2026, were approved during the June 23, 2026 meeting on Vice Chair Castañeda’s motion, Commissioner Morales’ second on a 6-0 vote. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing regarding Levers of Economic Mobility Index. Presentation by Gary Aaron, Business Process Consultant Sr, Austin Equity and Inclusion and Shivani Datar, Business Process Specialist, Austin Equity and Inclusion. The briefing was given by Gary Aaron, Business Process Consultant Sr, Austin Equity and Inclusion and Shivani Datar, Business Process Specialist, Austin Equity and Inclusion. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1 Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission June 23, 2026 3. Discussion regarding the Grant Process Working Group. Discussed. 4. Discussion regarding goals and objectives of the commission for the upcoming year. Discussed. 5. Discussion regarding a review of the bylaws. Discussed. 6. Discussion regarding a new quality of life study for the Hispanic / Latino community for FY 2027. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding the Austin Resilience Network. The motion to approve a Recommendation to Council regarding the Austin Resilience Network was approved on Commissioner Ramos’ motion, Commissioner Ruiz’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Afifi and Perales were absent. 8. Approve the creation of a Public Health Working Group that researches health outcomes for Latino Austinites. The motion to a approve the creation of a Public Health Working group that researches health outcomes for Latino Austinites with Chair Galvan, and Commissioners Ramos and Ruiz as members was approved on Vice Chair Castañeda’s motion, Commissioner Ramos’ second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Afifi and Perales were absent. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Chair Galvan adjourned the meeting at 6:48 p.m. without objection. The minutes of the June …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD JUNE 22, 2026 – 6:00 PM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 W. 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Parks and Recreation Board may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak, click here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/2ZWmJCB1HH or call or email Tim Dombeck, (512) 974-6716, Tim.Dombeck@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Stephanie Bazan (D-5), Chair Lane Becker (Mayor), Vice Chair Shelby Orme (D-1) Pedro Villalobos (D-2) Nicole Merritt (D-3) Maritza Kelley (D-4) Luai Abou-Emara (D-6) Diane Kearns-Osterweil (D-7) AGENDA Kim Taylor (D-8) Jennifer Franklin (D-9) Ted Eubanks (D-10) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of May 19, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. Presentation, discussion and approve letters of support for Malin’s Fountain, more commonly known as the Pease Park Troll, who reminded us that we should share water and resources with the animals that live with us. (Sponsors: Bazan, Becker) Presenter(s): Nicole Netherton, Chief Executive Officer, Pease Park Conservancy. Presentation, discussion and approve a recommendation to Austin City Council to approve the permanent use of 9,852 sq. ft. of parkland at Palm Park and temporary work area use of 2,585 sq. ft. of parkland at Palm Park, not to exceed a total of 700 calendar days, total mitigation to be paid by Austin Water is $1,897,883. (Sponsors: Bazan, Becker) Presenter(s): Stacy Gould, P.E., Project Design Engineer, Pape-Dawson and Kevin Koeller, P.E., Managing Engineer, Austin Water. Page 1 of 2 STAFF BRIEFINGS 4. Staff briefing on Parks and Recreation Department community engagement events, planning updates, development updates, maintenance updates, program updates and administrative updates. (Sponsors: Bazan, Becker) Presenter(s): Adena Long, Deputy Director, Austin Parks and Recreation. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities …
Chapter 26 Application IH-35 Capital Express Central Improvements – Requested Parkland Declaration of Use Austin Parks & Recreation Board Stacey Gould, P.E. Kevin Koeller, P.E. June 22, 2026 AGENDA • Project Objectives • Stakeholder Engagement • 16” Water Line (WL) and 12” Wastewater Line (WWL) Alignment Options o WL & WWL Declaration of Use • 66” Water Transmission Main (WTM) Alignment Options o Shaft Declaration of Use o Subterranean WL Declaration of Use o Temporary Construction Declaration of Use • Summary of Requested Parkland Declaration of Use 2 IH-35 CAPEX CENTRAL Palm Park Palm Park 3D Renderings provided by WSP, Matt Bridgeman 3 PROJECT OBJECTIVES • Provide Austin Water customers with a reliable water and wastewater system that is accessible • Relocate water and wastewater lines impacted by proposed IH-35 CapEx Project • Maintain required fire flows 4 PARKLAND DECLARATION OF USE SUMMARY Declaration of Use Request Area (ft2) WL & WWL Shaft Subterranean WL Temporary Construction 7,903 833 1,116 2,585 TOTAL: 12,437 5 SUMMARY OF STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT • Meetings held to date: o 07/31/2025 – Palm District Interagency Meeting o 09/22/2025 – Present – Biweekly Meeting with Palm Park » Austin Parks & Recreation (APR), Waterloo Greenway Conservancy o 10/2/2025 – Meeting with AW, APR, and Waterloo Greenway Conservancy o 11/13/2025 – Palm District Interagency Meeting o 03/03/2026 – Meeting with Waller Creek Local Government Corporation (LGC) Board* o 04/16/2026 – On-site Meeting with AW, APR, and TxDOT to discuss construction practices near heritage tree *Meeting was open to the public 6 WATER LINE AND WASTEWATER LINE RELOCATION REQUESTED WL & WWL ALIGNMENTS • Palm Park (200 N IH-35 Svrd SB) o Located between E 2nd St and E 3rd St (west of IH-35) o 25’ Water & Wastewater Line Declaration of Use – 7,903 square feet for Permanent Use on Parkland » WL & WWL separation meet TCEQ requirements Placemakr Palm Park Proposed drill shaft wall and buffer requirement Palm Park 8 EXISTING WL Placemakr 9 EXISTING WL TO BE REMOVED Placemakr 10 REQUIRED WL RELOCATION • In order to maintain AW system reliability and fire protection for AW customers, looping is required • Reason selected: o The drill shafts within TxDOT ROW require the removal of the existing WL between 3rd and 4th Streets o The only street available to connect the loop is 3rd St, which requires a WL on the east side of Palm Park …
M E M O R A N D U M O F U N D E R S T A N D I N G TO: Shay Ralls Roalson, P. E. M.O.U. # PARD 26-008 Director, Austin Water FROM: Jesús Aguirre, MBA, CPRE Director, Austin Parks and Recreation SUBJECT: IH35 CapEx-Cen Downtown Relocation: MLK to Holly St. FDU: 3920 2207 8162; Project I.D.: 3212.162 DATE: Austin Water is allowed to use parkland located at Sir Swante Palm Neighborhood Park, 200 N IH 35 Svrd SB, for construction of a wastewater line, water lines, and water shaft as indicated on Attachment “B” (Location Map). The application consists of two separate requests. Request One proposes construction of a 66” water transmission main and an associated water shaft. Request two proposes construction of a 16” waterline and 12” wastewater line. Request One For the construction of the water transmission main and water shaft, the parkland requested is for permanent and temporary use. The requested area is: Permanent Water Shaft Use: 833 sq.ft. = $230,817 Permanent Waterline Use: 1,116 sq.ft. = $166,510 Temporary Use: (staging) 2,585 sq.ft. = $126,267 Total Parkland Mitigation Amount Due = $718,734 Austin Water is in an agreement to provide the following mitigation ($718,734) in return for the permanent use and temporary use of the parkland after City Council has approved this request. The project start date is September 2027. The date of final completion is August 2029. The temporary use of parkland is approved for 700 days. Request Two For the construction of the waterline and wastewater line, the parkland requested is for permanent use. The requested area is: Permanent Water and Wastewater Use: 7,903 sq.ft. = $1,179,000 Total Parkland Mitigation Amount Due = $1,179,149 Austin Water is in an agreement to provide the following mitigation ($1,179,000) in return for the permanent use of the parkland after City Council has approved this request. 1 of 3 The project start date is April 2029. The date of final completion is December 2029. The duration of construction on parkland is 274 days. The total mitigation for the use of parkland is $1,897,883. Future recreational use or improvements proposed within the permanent use area will require coordination between Austin Water and the Austin Parks and Recreation. • Austin Water supports the incorporation of compatible parklike improvements within the “Request Two” permanent Declaration of Use area. Austin Parks and Recreation commits to coordinating …
ATTACHMENT "A" - M.O.U. MITIGATION FEES CALCULATION WORKSHEET - SUMMARY Permanent Water Shaft Permanent Water Line Permanent Waste/Water Line Temporary Use Calculated Fee $230,817 $166,510 $1,179,149 $321,407 $1,897,883 TOTAL = Project: Requesting Dept: IH-35 CapEx-Cen MLK to Holly St - Palm Park Austin Water MOU # 26-008 Sir Swante Palm Neighborhood Park Mitigation Worksheet for Permanent Use Permanent Use Project: Requesting Department: IH-35 CapEx-Cen MLK to Holly St - Palm Park Austin Water MOU # 26-008 Sir Swante Palm Neighborhood Park Geographic Area Code DT Identified by requested area site geography Average Value per Square Foot. ($): $426.29 Calculated by Geographic Area average Requested Area (sq. ft.): 7,903 Submitted by Requesting Department/Entity Preliminary Mitigation Value ($): $3,368,997 Requested Area multiplied by the Value per Square Foot Disturbance Value (%): 35.00% Based on limitations on future development for that portion of parkland (see table below) Final Mitigation Value ($): $1,179,149 Preliminary Mitigation Value multiplied by the Disturbance Value Percentage of Fee 10% Comments Nominal effect on use and utility Example Uses Small subsurface water or sewer line DISTURBANCE VALUES 25% 35% 50% 65% 75% 90% 100% Subsurface or air rights that have minimal effect on use and utility Location along a property line or non usable land area Balanced use by both owner and easement holder Some impact on surface use and conveyance of ingress/egress rights Major impact on surface use and conveyance of future uses Severe impact on surface use and conveyance of future uses Permanently dedicated to installation Larger subsurface water or sewer line with minimal impacts on future development Water or sewer line, cable lines or other subsurface use with limited impacts on developable area Water or sewer line, cable lines with exceptions in the DOU allowing parklike amenities Pipelines or other limited surface impacts with maintenance requirements and limited development potential Pipelines, drainage easements, flowage easements that restrict future use Overhead electric, drainage easements, or other use with restrictions on future use ROW or other use with surface impact on parkland Areas within an existing easement or declaration of use are limited to the remaining eligible percentage. Adapted From: Right of Way Magazine "Easement Valuation" Sherwood, May/June 2006. Provided by City of Austin Office of Real Estate Mitigation Worksheet for Permanent Use Permanent Use Project: Requesting Department: IH-35 CapEx-Cen MLK to Holly St - Palm Park Austin Water MOU # 26-008 Sir Swante Palm Neighborhood Park Geographic …
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Palm Park Soil Stripping, Stockpiling, and Treatment 29 May 2026 GENERAL The purpose of this guidance document is to provide instruction and support for stripping existing horticultural soils at Palm Park and stockpiling the soils for re-use after other construction activities affecting soil conditions have been completed. The following procedures for soil stripping and stockpiling are recommended to be implemented to conserve soil quality. • The Contractor shall examine previous work, related work, and conditions under which this work is to be performed and notify the Landscape Architect in writing of all deficiencies and conditions detrimental to the proper completion of this work. • Identify all areas in which soil is to be conditioned in place and set up Vegetation and Soil Management Zones (VSMZs). o VSMZs will be identified with orange construction fence. o Other than soil conditioning machinery, trucks or other heavy equipment shall not be allowed in VSMZs. Ingress and egress of equipment into VSMZs shall be limited to once a day. o SOIL STRIPPING • Prior to stripping soils for salvage and re-use, existing vegetation shall be removed from the soil. o Cut vegetation. Cutting involves removal of above ground plant matter as close to the ground as possible. • Prior to starting soil stripping work, the Contractor shall examine existing soil conditions at locations where this work is to be performed and notify the Construction Manager in writing of all deficiencies and conditions detrimental to the proper completion of this work. o o The Contractor shall be responsible for verification that all of the project areas to be stripped have been identified and mapped properly per drawings and specifications. Inspect all surfaces to check for consistent soil conditions, including soil texture, unstable areas, and areas requiring additional removal of debris, plants, or excess soil. During the inspection, use a soil probe to assess soil quality to be certain of the depth that uniform soil texture extends below the soil surface and that no compacted layers exist or buried debris is within 18 inches of the surface. o Verify that subgrade and drainage components of the areas scheduled to be stripped are without ponded water or saturated soil. o Submit any and all noted discrepancies which will impact the proper execution of the work to the Landscape Architect prior to beginning soil conditioning processes • The contractor shall be responsible for ensuring no soil compaction will …
Re: Palm Park Cap/Ex/AW Temporary Easement Cost Implementation Schedule Extension Cost Impact The cost impact of the proposed schedule extension will depend heavily on market conditions, contractor backlog, and bid competition at the time of procurement. If general contractors and subcontractors have available capacity and are aggressively pursuing work, they may absorb some or all of the extended duration within their bids. Conversely, if backlog remains strong, bidders are more likely to price the additional duration as a real cost exposure. Based on current conditions in the Austin market, the latter scenario appears more likely. For this project, we would expect general conditions and general requirements to be approximately $50,000 per month. A 3-to-4-month extension would therefore result in an estimated general contractor impact of $150,000 to $200,000. This cost is largely driven by extended site supervision, temporary facilities, project management, insurance, and the opportunity cost of keeping resources committed to this project rather than redeploying them elsewhere. Subcontractors will face a similar, though somewhat lower-overhead, exposure. Their extended duration costs may include supervision, project management, equipment, remobilization, and reduced labor efficiency. For planning purposes, we would carry subcontractor’s general conditions and requirements at a similar magnitude to the general contractor amount, or approximately $50,000 per month. A 3-to-4-month extension would therefore result in an estimated subcontractor impact of $150,000 to $200,000. Based on the above, the total estimated schedule extension impact is $300,000 to $400,000. Given the uncertainty around bid competition, backlog, and how individual contractors choose to price the extended duration, we recommend carrying this estimate with a +/- 20% range. This results in a potential upper exposure of approximately $480,000. Conclusion We recommend budgeting the schedule delay impact at $300,000 to $480,000. Blair Tennant Senior Principal | Vermeulens Construction Economists Vermeulen’s, Inc. Boston New York Toronto Atlanta Dallas Austin San Antonio Denver Los Angeles
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES MAY 19, 2026 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MAY 19, 2026 The PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD convened in a REGULAR meeting on MAY 19, 2026 at 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE in Austin, Texas. Chair Bazan called the PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Stephanie Bazan, Ted Eubanks, Jennifer Franklin, Diane Kearns- Osterweil, Nicole Merritt, Pedro Villalobos. Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Luai Abou-Emara, Lane Becker. Board Members Absent: Shelby Orme, Kim Taylor. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Chris Flores - Rewilding efforts Julie Fisher - Holly Fishing Pier Project Phillip Thomas - Partnership Concerns Marcos Deleon - East Austin history and heritage Gavino Fernandez - Colorado River area activities Carol Baxter - Austin Rowing Club Bill Bunch - Save Our Springs Alliance on mowing issues Bertha Rendon Delgado Ortiz - East Town Lake Citizens Neighborhood Association Elisa Rendon Montoya - East Town Lake Citizens Neighborhood Association APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of April 27, 2026. The motion to approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of April 27, 2026 was approved on Board Member Eubanks’ motion, Board Member Kearns- Osterweil’s second on an 8-0 vote with one vacancy. Board Members Orme and Taylor absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Presentation, discussion and approve letters of support for Austin Parks and Recreation staff members who worked to complete the delivery of four pools and two bathhouses: Colony Park Aquatic Facility; Givens Pool; Northwest Pool; Montopolis Pool; Parque Zaragoza Bathhouse; and, Joan Means Khabele Bathhouse at Barton Springs Pool. Page 1 of 3 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES MAY 19, 2026 Liana Kallivoka, Assistant Director and D'Anne Williams, Project Manager, Austin Parks and Recreation gave a presentation and answered questions on accessibility, two new adult sized changing tables, and bond spending. The motion to approve letters of support for Austin Parks and Recreation staff members who worked to complete the delivery of four pools and two bathhouses: Colony Park Aquatic Facility; Givens Pool; Northwest Pool; Montopolis Pool; Parque Zaragoza Bathhouse; and, Joan Means Khabele Bathhouse at Barton Springs Pool was approved on Board Member Villalobos’ motion, Board Member Kearns-Osterwil’s second on an 8-0 vote with one vacancy. Board Members Orme and Taylor absent. 3. Approve an appointment to the Parks and Recreation Board …
AUSTIN PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR’S UPDATE June 2026 Recreation Services Division Summer Meals Kick Off In partnership with Central Texas Food Bank providing free summer meals across programs. This celebration took place with the Summer Playgrounds Program at Garrison Park on June 10 . HEB Banana Boat Bash In partnership with H -E-B at our six Summer Playgrounds. Each participant received a book, HEB bag of fruit/ healthy snacks, banana chip snack, frozen banana treats from Banana Betty and decorated a banana. This event was held on June 10 at Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park and provided healthy snacks to 90 youth. Summer APD Cadet Class Event brought together 200 youth participants and 60 members of the Austin Police Department Cadet Class for a day of kickball and team -building activities. The event fostered positive interactions between youth and cadets while providing a fun start to the summer program. Natural Resources Division Prescribed Burns & Wildland Fire Interagency Collaboration S-270 Basic Air Operations Training Walter E. Long Metro Park – June 4, 2026 Unified training for pilots and firefighters and staff from 10 area land management agencies and fire departments. Prescribed Fire Strategy Holistic strategy for ecosystem health and wildfire risk mitigation using burns year-round and this burn met ecological restoration goals. Interagency Synergy Invaluable experience strengthening relationships and operational readiness across the region. Prescribed Burns are implemented at select sites year round as conditions allow. More info at: austintexas.gov/ parkrxfire - Community Recreation Division Gus Garcia Recreation Center staff had a fantastic time building, creating, and letting their imaginations run wild! From creative designs to teamwork and problem -solving, every session is filled with fun and learning. : LEGO Club members and Cinco De Mayo event: Ditmar Recreation Center Dittmar hosted a successful Cinco de Mayo event on May 5th from 5pm to 7pm. The event included, crafts, face paint, walking tacos, Mexican and Tejano musical hits and a Ballet Folklorico show. Over 140 people in attendance. Conley Guerrero Senior Activity Center The Center hosted a Mother's Day celebration, which attracted more than 100 participants. The Charles Jordan Hall was filled with music, joy, and community spirit as participants gathered to celebrate together. – Mother’s Day Adult 50+ Services Area – Water Aerobics The senior centers started their annual Water Aerobics program on June 2. The class includes 36 participants from all three sites and focuses on upper exercises - …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES JUNE 22, 2026 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JUNE 22, 2026 The PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD convened in a REGULAR meeting on JUNE 22, 2026 at 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Becker called the PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Lane Becker, Luai Abou-Emara, Ted Eubanks, Maritza Kelley. Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Nicole Merritt, Shelby Orme. Board Members Absent: Stephanie Bazan, Jennifer Franklin, Diane Kearns-Osterweil, Kim Taylor, Pedro Villalobos. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Nicole Netherton - Pease Park Conservancy Steven Brown - Givens Park Advisory Board Julie Fisher - The Trail Conservancy Aubrea Rudder - Austin Rowing Club Alyssa Vargas - Austin Parks Foundation Sophie Kent - Additional Funding for Givens Pool APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of May 19, 2026. The motion to approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of May 19, 2026 was approved on Board Member Abou-Emara’s motion, Board Member Eubanks’ second on a 6-0 vote. Chair Bazan, Board Member Franklin, Kearns-Osterweil, Taylor and Villalobos absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Presentation, discussion and approve letters of support for Malin’s Fountain, more commonly known as the Pease Park Troll, who reminded us that we should share water and resources with the animals that live with us. Nicole Netherton, Chief Executive Officer, Pease Park Conservancy, gave a presentation. Board Members discussed how Malin was a neighbor to those who live near Pease Park, the terrible loss that community members are feeling, the risks that a historic park like Pease Park faces, safety, replacing Malin, and memories from the unveiling of the project. Page 1 of 2 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES JUNE 22, 2026 The motion to letters of support for Malin’s Fountain, more commonly known as the Pease Park Troll, who reminded us that we should share water and resources with the animals that live with us was approved on Board Member Eubanks’ motion, Board Member Kelley’s second on a 6-0 vote. Chair Bazan, Board Member Franklin, Kearns- Osterweil, Taylor and Villalobos absent. 3. Presentation, discussion and approve a recommendation to Austin City Council to approve the permanent use of 9,852 sq. ft. of parkland at Palm Park and temporary work area use of 2,585 sq. ft. of parkland at Palm …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2026, 6:00 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W. 2ND ST AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Human Rights Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Ryan Sperling at ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov or 512-974-3568 CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Kolby Duhon, Chair (He/They) Muneeb “Meebs” Aslam (He/Him) Jeffrey Clemmons George Jambor Harriet Kirsh-Pozen Tannya Oliva Martínez Morgan Davis, Vice Chair (He/Him) Mindy Morgan Avitia Lila Igram Mariana Krueger (She/Her) Maryam Khawar 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 Human Rights Commission regular meeting on April 26, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing to provide updates on the Levers of Economic Mobility Index. Presentation by Gary Aaron, Business Process Consultant Sr., and Shivani Datar, Business Process Specialist, Austin Equity & Inclusion. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation regarding the work that Communities in Schools of Central Texas does for students and families of Austin. Presentation by Rebecca Gamboa Gomez, Chief Student Success Officer, Communities in Schools of Central Texas. 4. 5. Discussion and updates on homelessness and foster care recommendation. Discussion regarding the commission’s 2025 Annual Internal Review & Report. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. 7. Approve a recommendation to Council condemning hate-motivated attacks on houses of worship and urging enhanced City response to protect faith communities in Austin. Approve a recommendation to Council for long term infrastructure for sexual assault forensic examination and survivor services. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 8. Update from the Human Rights Resource Guide Working Group regarding the first draft of the guide. 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 …
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2026 The Human Rights Commission convened in a Regular meeting on Monday, April 27, 2026, at Austin City Hall, 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Duhon called the Human Rights Commission Meeting to order at 6:03 pm. Commissioners in Attendance: Kolby Duhon, Chair (He/They) George Jambor Mariana Krueger (She/Her) Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Muneeb “Meebs” Aslam (He/Him) Morgan Davis (He/Him) Maryam Khawar PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission regular meeting on March 23, 2026. The minutes from the Human Rights Commission regular meeting on March 23, 2026 were approved on Commissioner Krueger’s motion, Commissioner Jambor’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Avitia, Igram, Kirsh Pozen, and Oliva Martínez were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding the status of Austin Equity and Inclusion initiatives on hate crimes. Briefing by Dr. Lindsey Wilson, Director of Austin Equity and Inclusion and Shafina Khaki, Human Rights Officer, Austin Equity and Inclusion. The presentation was made by Dr. Lindsey Wilson, Director of Austin Equity and Inclusion and Shafina Khaki, Human Rights Officer, Austin Equity and Inclusion. 1 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Conduct officer elections for Chair and Vice Chair. The motion to move the election of officers before the formation of a working group was approved on Chair Duhon’s motion, Commissioner Krueger’s second on a 6-0 vote. The motion to approve the election of Commissioner Duhon as Chair of the Human Rights Commission was approved on Commissioner Davis’ motion, Commissioner Krueger’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Avitia, Igram, Kirsh Pozen, and Oliva Martínez were absent. The motion to approve the election of Commissioner Davis as Vice Chair of the Human Rights Commission was approved on Commissioner Aslam’s motion, Commissioner Krueger’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Avitia, Igram, Kirsh Pozen, and Oliva Martínez were absent. 4. Discussion regarding a potential intergovernmental committee on hate crimes, and possible approval of the formation of a working group to provide recommendation on a framework. The motion to create an anti-hate working group to provide recommendations on the anti-hate framework was approved on Commissioner Krueger’s motion, Commissioner Davis’ second on a 6-0 vote. The following members were approved as current working group members with no objection: Chair Duhon, Commissioners Aslam, Krueger, and Jambor. Commissioners Avitia, Igram, Kirsh Pozen, and Oliva Martínez were absent. WORKING GROUP …
. RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Human Rights Commission Recommendation Number: 20260622-007: Long Term Infrastructure for Sexual Assault Forensic Examination and Survivor Services WHEREAS, sexual assault is an ongoing issue in our community and across the State of Texas, with many instances of assault going unreported, particularly by victims who are disproportionately targeted such as young, Black and Latino people identifying as women, LGBTQIA+, or who have a disability; and, WHEREAS, the Austin Travis County Sexual Assault Response & Resource Team (A/TC SARRT) is one of the oldest and most highly regarded coordinated community responses in the state of Texas comprised of law enforcement, prosecutors, forensic nurses, mental health providers, advocates, and survivors unified in the response to post-pubescent adolescent and adult sexual assault victims; and, WHEREAS, the A/TC SARRT, an integral member and collaborative force on the CSCRM Working Group, has identified a need for “more resilient long term infrastructure” in response to SAFE Alliance’s discontinuation of forensic examination services at Eloise House beginning May 31, 2026, calling for: (1) the recognition of all providers as essential (2) the establishment of equitable contracts with hospital networks (3) equitable law enforcement contracts with all qualified providers, and (4) a survivor-oriented and strategically located city and/or county owned facility. WHEREAS, no single nonprofit (or coalition of them) is a suitable replacement for the basic delivery of services and protections by the City of Austin, especially with respect to those most vulnerable to sexual assault and violence; and, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Human Rights Commission endorses the SARRT’s requests and recommends that City Council direct the City Manager’s Office and Austin Police Department to expeditiously pursue contracts to ensure availability across the system to address immediate reductions in capacity; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Human Rights Commission recommends that Austin City Council direct the City Manager’s Office to explore the scalable investment of public funds to establish a city-owned facility for forensic examination and FTEs to serve sexual assault survivors, ensuring consistent support for survivors as a pillar of public health and safety in the City of Austin, over the next two fiscal years. . Date of Approval: June 22, 2026 Motioned By: Commissioner Aslam Seconded By: Commissioner Clemmons Vote: 8-0 For: Chair Duhon, Vice Chair Davis, Commissioners Aslam, Clemmons, Igram, Kirsh Pozen, Martinez, and Morgan Avitia Against: None Abstain: None Off the dais: None Absent: Commissioners Jambor, Khawar, and Krueger …
Economic Mobility: Accelerating Impact Austin Equity & Inclusion June 2026 Agenda • 2026 Fair Housing and Economic Mobility Conference: Recap • Economic Mobility Framework Resources • LEMI in Action: Live Demo • Operational Focus and Next Steps 2 Conference Reflections Keynote Panel Brought together policymakers, advocates, practitioners, community leaders, and business owners to connect efforts around a shared framework for systemic change. Attended by 283 participants 12 breakout sessions 50+ speakers Moderator: Miles Bloxon, Moderator, Producer & Host, KUT New Panelists: • Fran Rosebush Baylor, Senior Director, Asset Funders Network • Carmen Llanes, Executive Director, GAVA • Ingrid Taylor, CEO, United Way for Greater Austin • Henry Van de Putte, CEO, Meals on Wheels Central Texas • Sharon Vigil, CEO, Communities in Schools 3 Economic Mobility Framework: Workshop Recap • Introduced the Economic Mobility Framework and Index • Over 130 minutes, participants explored the tool, engaged in guided discussions, and worked across sectors to identify practical steps that advance economic mobility. 4 Economic Mobility Framework Assets Core Products Communications Technical Users Levers of Economic Mobility Index Report Framework At-a- Glance brochure Technical Document Levers of Economic Mobility Index (LEMI) FAQs LEMI ArcGIS layers StoryMap Tutorial Videos* Raw Data Economic Mobility | Austin Equity and Inclusion | AustinTexas.gov 5 LEMI Walkthrough Advancing Economic Mobility Operationalizing Visualizing Organizing Normalizing 7 Next Steps April 29, 2026 June 2026 August 2026 2026 Fair Housing & Economic Mobility Conference Launch of Levers of Economic Mobility Index (et. al) Boards & Commissions briefings EveryTexan Virtual Sessions Expanded Media Communications Creation of Resource (LEMI) Implementation Guide Resilient Cities Catalyst Austin Energy Affordable Energy Summit Presentation Community Member Virtual Sessions & Workshops Department Working Group Meetings Continuous Engagement Citywide Implementation May 2026 July 2026 September 2026 - 8 Learn More • Economic Mobility Website: • www.austintexas.gov/equity-inclusion/economic-mobility • Austin Equity & Inclusion Newsletter Sign up: • https://www.austintexas.gov/equity-inclusion • Stay tuned for virtual sessions & in-person workshop dates this summer! LEMI Report Index & Story Map Economic Mobility At-a-Glance 9
CIS in Austin Services and Outcomes Human Rights Commission June 22, 2026 Integrated Student Support (ISS) Model Tier 3: Individualized Support • Working one-on-one with students • Intensive mental health supports • Providing basic needs • Home visits Tier 2: Targeted Programs • College campus tours • Self-esteem groups • Leadership groups • Friendship skill development Tier 1: Schoolwide Services • Attendance challenge • Red Ribbon Week • Kindness Week • Career Fairs • Basic Needs 2 Menu of Case Management Services Enrichment: Mental & Behavioral Health: • Behavior Intervention, Skill Building Activities, Conflict Resolution, Crisis Intervention • Mentoring • Professional Mental Health Services • Safety Intervention Student /Teacher Conferences • Field Trips Summer Camps and activities • • Creative Arts/ Recreation activities • Before and after school activities • School Climate activities Case Management/ Academics & Attendance: Goal Setting & Monitoring: • Individual goal setting for academic, attendance, and behavior needs • Goal-related intervention planning with student; monitoring check-ins • Case consultation, staffing, service coordination 3 • Tutoring and Homework Assistance Student / Teacher Conferences • • Attendance Interventions • Language Acquisition Support (Emergent Bilingual) Parent/ Family Engagement: • Home visits • Parent Conferences • Family referrals to community resources • Care Coordination & ASPIRE multi-generational learning programs Health & Human Services: • Basic Needs Assistance: (food, clothing, household, rental assistance, utilities) • Transportation assistance • Independent Living Skills Development • Agency Referrals CIS in Austin: 2025-26 Students and Services 72 Schools served 40,100 Students receive school-wide supports 6,525 Students receive intensive case management $433,000 Direct assistance to students & families 94% Qualify for Free or Reduced Lunch 21% Emergent Bilingual (English Language Learners) 17% Experience Family Conflict or Crisis 16% Special Education Program 5% Experiencing Homelessness 3% Have an incarcerated parent/guardian 94% of student body receiving school- wide supports 4 2024-25 Total Unique Services Provided: 188,173 61,657 Behavior/mental health supports 70,923 Individual case management check-ins 20,931 Basic Needs Assistance 5,012 Tutoring/ Homework Assistance Sessions 3,023 Attendance Interventions 14,277 Parent/Family Engagement Activities 93,981 5 1,438 Intensive Home Visits 2024-25 Student Outcomes 99.9% 99.3% 90.8% 6 CIS Mental Health and Wellness Unit: Licensed therapists provide up to 12 free counseling sessions for high-need students 93% of students who scored as “moderate” or “severe” on clinical scales of depression and/or anxiety (PHQ9 and GAD7) showed a decrease in symptoms. 96% improved their individual academic, attendance, …
Long Term Infrastructure for Sexual Assault Forensic Examination and Survivor Services WHEREAS, sexual assault is an ongoing issue in our community and across the State of Texas, with many instances of assault going unreported, particularly by victims who are disproportionately targeted such as young, Black and Latino people identifying as women, LGBTQIA+, or who have a disability; and, WHEREAS, the Austin Travis County Sexual Assault Response & Resource Team (A/TC SARRT) is one of the oldest and most highly regarded coordinated community responses in the state of Texas comprised of law enforcement, prosecutors, forensic nurses, mental health providers, advocates, and survivors unified in the response to post-pubescent adolescent and adult sexual assault victims; and, WHEREAS, the A/TC SARRT, an integral member and collaborative force on the CSCRM Working Group, has identified a need for “more resilient long term infrastructure” in response to SAFE Alliance’s discontinuation of forensic examination services at Eloise House beginning May 31, 2026, calling for: (1) the recognition of all providers as essential (2) the establishment of equitable contracts with hospital networks (3) equitable law enforcement contracts with all qualified providers, and (4) a survivor-oriented and strategically located city and/or county owned facility. WHEREAS, no single nonprofit (or coalition of them) is a suitable replacement for the basic delivery of services and protections by the City of Austin, especially with respect to those most vulnerable to sexual assault and violence; and, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Human Rights Commission endorses the SARRT’s requests and recommends City Council, City Manager’s Office, and Austin Police Department expeditiously pursue contracts to distribute capacity across the system to address immediate reductions in capacity; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Human Rights Commission recommends City Council and City Manager’s Office explore the scalable investment of public funds to establish a city-owned facility for forensic examination and FTEs to serve sexual assault survivors, ensuring consistent support for survivors as a pillar of public health and safety in the City of Austin, over the next two fiscal years.
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2026 The Human Rights Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, June 22, 2026, at 301 W. 2nd St., Boards & Commissions Room, in Austin, Texas. Chair Duhon called the Human Rights Commission meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Kolby Duhon (Chair) Morgan Davis (Vice Chair) Lila Igram Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Meebs Aslam Harriet Kirsh Pozen Tannya Oliva Martinez Mindy Morgan Avitia Jeffrey Clemmons PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Susana Almanza- Land Acquisition APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission regular meeting on April 26, 2026. The minutes were approved without objection on Chair Duhon’s motion on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Jambor, Khawar, and Krueger were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing to provide updates 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 briefing was provided by Gary Aaron, Business Process Consultant Sr., and Shivani Datar, Business Process Specialist, Austin Equity & Inclusion. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1 3. 4. 5. Presentation regarding the work that Communities in Schools of Central Texas does for students and families of Austin. Presentation by Rebecca Gamboa Gomez, Chief Student Success Officer, Communities in Schools of Central Texas. Presentation by Rebecca Gamboa Gomez, Chief Student Success Officer, Communities in Schools of Central Texas. Discussion and updates on homelessness and foster care recommendation. Update by Commissioner Aslam. Discussion regarding the commission’s 2025 Annual Internal Review & Report. This item was postponed to July without objection on Chair Duhon’s motion. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. 7. Approve a recommendation to Council condemning hate-motivated attacks on houses of worship and urging enhanced City response to protect faith communities in Austin. Discussion was held. No action was taken. Approve a recommendation to Council for long term infrastructure for sexual assault forensic examination and survivor services. The recommendation to Council for long term infrastructure for sexual assault forensic examination and survivor services was approved as amended on Commissioner Aslam’s motion, Commissioner Clemmons’ second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Jambor, Khawar, and Krueger were absent. The following amendments were accepted without objection: In the first BE IT RESOLVED, strike “City Council, City Manager’s Office, and Austin Police Department” and insert “that City Council direct the City Manager’s Office and Austin Police Department to”. In the first BE IT …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, June 22, 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 regular meeting on May 18th, 2026. Discussion Items 2. 3. 4. Discussion on alley access and promoting the use of alley spaces for economic vitality. Sponsors: Commissioner Nkiru Gelles and Commissioner Jon Salinas. Discussion on clarifying the purpose and mandate of the Design Commission. Sponsors: Commissioner Jenny Murkes and Vice Chair Kevin Howard. Discussion of Downtown Density Bonus Program (DDBP) Phase I background and context, including discussion of the Design Guidelines Working Group recommendations, and discussion regarding the approach, strategy, and stakeholder engagement process for DDBP Phase II. Sponsors: Vice Chair Kevin Howard and Commissioner David Carroll. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discussion and action items regarding the makeup of the Urban Design Guidelines Working Group. Sponsors: Chair Marissa McKinney and Commissioner Brandon Wittstruck. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS City Code requires at least two board members sponsor an item to be included on an agenda. This section of the agenda provides members an opportunity to request items for future agendas. Staff should assume that if there is no objection from other members expressed at the meeting, the members’ silence indicates approval for staff to include on the next agenda. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications …
§ 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
MEMORANDUM To: From: Date: Chair McKinney and Design Commission Members Andrea Bates, Interim Director, Austin Planning June 15, 2026 Subject: Downtown Density Bonus Program Update Phase 2 Work Program As directed by Council Member Qadri’s motion that was approved at the May 28, 2026, Council meeting as part of adoption of Downtown Density Bonus Program Update Phase 1, staff will be developing a work plan for the second phase of the Downtown Density Bonus Program Update. Staff plans to publish the proposed work plan prior to the August 31, 2026, deadline set by Council. While project staff will not be available to attend the June meeting of the Design Commission as requested, we will work to schedule an item for a future Design Commission meeting where staff can present the published proposed work plan, discuss next steps, and answer questions. In the meantime, commission members are welcome to provide input to staff or to reach out directly with any specific questions. Warner Cook, Planner Principal, will be serving as the case manager for this project moving forward, and staff looks forward to engaging with the members of the Commission throughout the next phase of work. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact Warner Cook, Planner Principal of Austin Planning, at warner.cook@austintexas.gov or (512) 978-1724.
Design Commission Alternative Draft DRAFT 5/4/2026 Downtown Density Bonus Program- Urban Design Standards Downtown Density Bonus Program Urban Design Standards apply only to projects participating in the Downtown Density Bonus Program and are intended to implement public realm and pedestrian environment objectives that currently apply under §25-2-586. Frontage Designations For the purpose of complying with the Downtown Density Bonus Program Urban Design Standards, frontage designations are determined based on the street or trail that is adjacent to the lot line: ● Primary Street- ○ All streets identified as Main Streets are primary streets. A site has multiple primary street frontages where it is adjacent to more than one Main Street. ○ Where a site does not abut a Main Street, the primary street is the street with the highest priority (see Street Priorities below). A site has only one primary street frontage where it is not adjacent to multiple Main Streets. ● Side Street- Side streets are all other streets and listed trails, excluding alleys, not designated as primary streets. ● Street Priorities- are based on Great Streets Master Plan street typologies and named streets and trails within the Downtown Density Bonus Program boundary. Street priorities are as follows, from highest to lowest: 1. Main Streets a. Pedestrian Priority Street (Great Streets) b. Congress Avenue c. Red River Street d. Rainey Street e. 6th Street 2. Bicycle and Local Access Street (Great Streets) 3. Rapid Transit Street (Great Streets) 4. Mixed Mode Street (Great Streets) 5. Waller Creek Trail, Waterloo Greenbelt, 6. Shoal Creek Trail, Shoal Creek Greenbelt 7. Pedestrian Promenade (Great Streets) / Butler Hike and Bike Trail 8. Commuter Street (Great Streets) 9. Commuter Boulevard (Great Streets) Mandatory Standards All projects participating in the Downtown Density Bonus (DDB) program must comply with each of the following mandatory standards: Downtown Density Bonus- Urban Design Standards 1 City of Austin Council Meeting Backup: May 28, 2026File ID: 26-1745 1. Windows a. Ground story facades must include transparent windows for a minimum portion of Design Commission Alternative Draft DRAFT 5/4/2026 the facade area: i. Primary streets: 65% ii. Side streets: 45% iii. Alley: 0% b. Window glazing must have a visible light transmittance of 60% or higher and an external reflectance of 20% or less to be considered transparent. 2. Doors a. Entrances must be provided at the following minimum average frequencies* : i. Primary street: 1 per 75 feet of …
