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 - …
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.
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 …
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 ORDINANCE NO. _________________ AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 25-2 TO CREATE NEW DENSITY BONUS ZONING DISTRICTS AND ESTABLISH REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS THAT APPLY TO THE NEW DENSITY BONUS COMBINING DISTRICTS AND TO DECREASE THE ELIGIBILITY AREA AND REMOVE CERTAIN PROPERTIES FROM PARTICIPATING IN THE DOWNTOWN DENSITY BONUS PROGRAM. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. Include as Figure 1 (Figure 1) in Subsection (B)(1) of City Code Section 25-2-586 (Downtown Density Bonus Program) the Downtown Districts Map attached as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein. PART 2. Replace the maps identified as Figure 2 (Figure 2) in Subsection (B)(3) of City Code Section 25-2-586 (Downtown Density Bonus Program) and with the Downtown Density Bonus Program – Eligibility, Floor Area Ration (FAR) and Height Map attached as Exhibit “B”, which is incorporated herein. PART 3. Subsection (B)(2) of City Code Section 25-2-586 (Downtown Density Bonus Program) is deleted in its entirety and the remaining subdivisions are renumbered accordingly. [Properties in the Rainey Street Subdistrict may participate in the Downtown Density Bonus Program only for floor-to-area ratio that exceeds 8:1 or height above 350 feet. To achieve floor-to-area ratio up to 8:1 or height between 41 feet and 350 feet, properties in the Rainey Street Subdistrict must comply with Subsection (C)(4) of Section 25-2-739 (Rainey Street Subdistrict Regulations) of the City Code] PART 4. Subsection (E)(2) of City Code Section 25-2-586 (Downtown Density Bonus Program) is deleted in its entirety and the remaining subdivisions are renumbered accordingly. [(2) Rainey Street Subdistrict Historic Preservation Community Benefit. (a) A project may achieve bonus area for each historically significant building that is: (i) rehabilitated; and Draft 5/20/2026 Page 1 of 20 COA Law Department City of Austin Council Meeting Backup: May 28, 2026File ID: 26-1745 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 (ii) preserved on site, relocated to a site within the Rainey Street Subdistrict, or relocated to a location within the city limits …
Citywide Density Bonus Program – Planning Commission Amendments and Staff Responses Staff Recommendation Not recommended Planning Commission Amendment 1 Allow fee in lieu payments as an option for rental housing developments. Fee in lieu funds generated shall be a) restricted for use as RDHA or OHDA funding, and b) geographically prioritized to affordable developments within 1.5 miles of the originating density bonus development. If no eligible Rental Housing Development Assistance (RHDA) or Ownership Housing Development Assistance (OHDA)-funded projects exist to accept the funds within 3 years of fee-in-lieu payment, fee-in-lieu funds shall revert to general RHDA/OHDA funding for any citywide project receiving this funding. Staff Response Staff’s proposal is for on-site units only for rental developments, consistent with our longstanding policy for density bonuses. The City’s density bonus programs have resulted in nearly 6,000 affordable units (or beds, in the case of some properties in the University Neighborhood Overlay), which would cost up to $600M to subsidize, making density bonus programs the main tool for generating affordable housing without the need for subsidy. However, staff is happy to provide information about the pros and cons of any proposed fee-in-lieu option for rental. If Council decides to include a fee-in-lieu option, staff wants to ensure that it continues to promote geographic dispersion, and avoids concentration of poverty. Planning Commission’s proposed geographic restrictions would not be administratively feasible, as staff would not feasibly be able to maintain, track, and communicate fee availability to prospective RHDA/OHDA applicants for funding if each fee-in-lieu payment had its own geographic restriction and shot clock for spending. If Council chooses to include a fee-in-lieu option, staff recommends that Austin Housing limit the use of fee-in-lieu revenues to High Opportunity Areas as defined by Austin Housing, which would advance the policy intent while remaining administratively workable. Staff also want to ensure that fee-in-lieu does not negate or supersede any requirements for on-site units in cases of redevelopment of existing multifamily buildings. We would therefore recommend that if a fee-in-lieu is adopted for rental developments, it should only be available for developments that do not trigger City Code § 4-18-32 which sets out redevelopment requirements for existing multifamily structures. C20-2024-004 Text Changes No changes were made to the staff version of the ordinance. Aspects of this amendment that are able to be included were included in the Planning Commission version of the ordinance. 1 City of Austin Council Meeting …
DRAFT C20-2024-018 DDB Phase I Downtown Density Bonus Urban Design Standards These standards would apply only to projects seeking Downtown Density Bonus entitlements and are intended to implement public realm and pedestrian environment objectives that currently apply under §25-2-586. In order to participate in the proposed Downtown Density Bonus (DDB) program, projects would be required to adhere to all mandatory design standards and a minimum number of additional urban design standards from a menu of options. For Phase I of the Downtown Density Bonus update, the proposed requirements would be: - - Projects zoned –DDB400 must adhere to all mandatory standards and at least 7 out of the 14 menu standards to participate in the DDB program Projects zoned –DDB850 must adhere to all mandatory standards and least 10 out of the 14 menu standards to participate in the DDB program In future phases of the Downtown Density Bonus program update, additional combining districts may be created that have different requirements for the minimum number of urban design standards that must be met. Additionally, subdistricts may be created that provide additional urban design standards or requirements based on the unique character of specific areas (such as the Red River Cultural District). Additional design standards may be added in the future. If additional design standards are added to the menu, the minimum number of standards that must be met may be modified. The Urban Design team in Austin Planning will review site plans and determine compliance with the urban design standards. Mandatory Urban Design Standards Screening Requirements (A) Utility equipment, mechanical equipment, and solid waste collection areas, including loading docks, truck parking, outdoor storage, trash collection, trash compaction, and other service functions: a. are prohibited in the area between a building and a street; b. must not be visible from a street, adjacent property lines, or the property lines across adjacent public streets; and c. must be screened or located in a public alley. (B) This subsection applies to a site with frontage on an alley 20 feet or more wide. City of Austin Council Meeting Backup: May 28, 2026File ID: 26-1745 DRAFT C20-2024-018 DDB Phase I a. A transformer room or utility vault must be adjacent to and accessible from the alley, unless Austin Energy determines placement is required in another location. b. A pump room, sprinkler room, or other utility or mechanical room must be adjacent to and accessible …
CM Qadri Motion Sheet May 28, 2026 City Council Meeting Item No. 67 MOTION SHEET I move to amend sections of Part 8 of the draft ordinance as follows and reorder the remaining sections accordingly: Part 8. City Code Chapter 25-2, Subchapter C, Article 3, Division 5 (Combining and Overlay Districts) is amended to add a new Section 25-2-657 to read: (G) DDB400 zoning. (1) A building located on a site with DDB400 zoning may exceed the maximum building height in the base zoning district by a maximum of 400 feet except that no building may exceed 750 feet in height. (2) A site with DDB400 zoning seeking bonus area must provide mandatory urban design standards and 6 [7] optional urban design standards described in subsection R below. (H) DDB850 zoning. (1) A building located on a site with DDB850 zoning may exceed the maximum building height in the base zoning district by a maximum of 850 feet except that no building may exceed 1200 feet in height. (2) A site with DDB850 zoning seeking bonus area must provide mandatory urban design standards and provide 9 [10] optional urban design standards described in subsection R below. (M) Mandatory Urban Design Standards (UDS). (1) UDS-1 (Screening) (c) Above-ground parking structures must be screened to prevent spaces from view [from] of a public street and adjacent properties. (4) UDS-5 (Limit Curb Cuts) CM Qadri Motion Sheet May 28, 2026 City Council Meeting Item No. 67 (a) A development shall minimize curb cuts shall be located to preserve a continuous active frontage. (b) Unless [as] required by Austin Fire or Austin Transportation and Public Works, vehicular access from a site to a public street shall be limited to: i) one curb cut for each 140 feet of single street frontage along a street that runs east and west; and ii) one curb cut along a street that runs north and south. (R) Optional Urban Design Standards (UDS). (1) UDS-6 [5] (Enhanced Pedestrian-Oriented Frontage Requirements). (a) A minimum of 75 percent of the total building frontage on the ground floor of must contain one or more commercial or civic uses and must comply with the dimensional requirements found in Section 4.3.3.C in Subchapter E (Design Standards and Mixed Use) of this chapter; and (b) In alignment with Great Streets Streetscape Standards provide a street- facing outdoor amenity space which must: (i) (ii) be located …
CM Qadri May 28, 2026 Council Meeting Item 67 Item 67 Motion Sheet #2: Further Direction I move to provide the following direction to the City Manager regarding future phases of the Downtown Density Bonus Program (DDBP) update: ● Develop regulatory, programmatic, and financial tools and incentives in coordination with the Downtown Density Bonus Red River Cultural District subdistrict creation through cross-departmental collaboration to preserve and retain cultural spaces and venues. ● Analyze and explore implementation of Equity-based Preservation Plan recommendations such as transfer of development rights and historic tax incentive reform. ● Initiate a South Central Waterfront subdistrict of the DDBP. ● Provide Council with a memorandum by August 31st that outlines the Phase II engagement and DDBP design process, including South Central Waterfront, and addresses the following in alignment with previously adopted Council initiatives: ○ Engage stakeholders broadly on urban design standards and provide further recommendations and refinements on Phase I and Phase II design standards, including the Design, Planning, and Downtown Commissions as critical points of feedback in this process, ○ Continue to consider inclusion of additional gatekeeper design standards and community benefits, while exploring additional regulatory pathways and incentives that would support desired design outcomes in downtown.
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 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 HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 11 a.m. Permitting and Development Center, Room 1203 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the committee 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 Cara Bertron at (512) 974-1446 or cara.bertron@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS Judah Rice, Chair Jeffrey Acton AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order or, for remote participation, no later than noon the day before the meeting, 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 Operations Committee regular meeting on May 20, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Operations Committee workplan. PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion and possible action on Historic Sign Standards. 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 Cara Bertron at Austin Planning at (512) 974-1446 or cara.bertron@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Operations Committee, please contact Cara Bertron at (512) 974-1446 or cara.bertron@austintexas.gov.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 11 a.m. Permitting and Development Center, Room 1203 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the committee may be participating by videoconference. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS X Judah Rice, Chair X Jeffrey Acton CALL TO ORDER 11:05 a.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No public communication. APPROVAL OF MINUTES DRAFT MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Operations Committee regular meeting on April 30, 2026. MOTION: Approve the minutes of the regular meeting on April 30, 2026 on a motion by Commissioner Acton, Commissioner Rice seconding. Vote: 2-0. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Potential projects to inform Operations Committee workplan. • Commissioners brainstormed potential items to focus on. • Commissioners discussed working with external partners. • Commissioners agreed that projects could be tackled in parts and noted the importance of small wins. • Commissioners discussed tackling low-hanging fruit in the Equity-Based Preservation Plan and identifying specific action items within general Plan recommendations. • Commissioners discussed the purview of the Operations and Preservation Plan committees. • Historic Preservation Office staff will create a list of potential items for consideration at the next committee meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion and possible action on Historic Sign Standards. • Commissioners discussed adding photographs of good examples to the standards before the August Historic Landmark Commission meeting. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT 12:28 p.m. For more information on the Operations Committee, please contact Cara Bertron at (512) 974-1446 or cara.bertron@austintexas.gov.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Environmental Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Nicole Corona, 737-291-3084, Nicole.Corona@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Mariana Krueger, Chair Jennifer Bristol, Vice Chair Haris Qureshi, Secretary Richard Brimer Isabella Changsut Annie Fierro AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Justin Fleury Martin Luecke Allison Morrison David Sullivan 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 Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on June 3, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding the Spill Response Program. Presentation by Ana Gonzalez, Environmental Monitoring and Compliance Division Manager, and Biz Yarbrough, Environmental Compliance Specialist Senior, Austin Watershed Protection. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion of the environmental and drainage requirements in the Development Agreement for Dog's Head, located between the Colorado River, US Highway 183, and State Highway 130. Presentation by Andy Pastor, Endeavor Real Estate Group, and Richard Suttle, Armbrust and Brown PLLC. Sponsored by Chair Krueger, Vice Chair Bristol, Secretary Qureshi, and Commissioner Brimer. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Approve the creation of a working group to organize and engage community stakeholders; advise the applicant, City of Austin, and City Council on the regulatory plan; and to make recommendations regarding the regulating plan of the Dog's Head development agreement. Sponsored by Vice Chair Bristol and Commissioner Brimer. 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 …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2026 The Environmental Commission convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405, located at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Krueger called the Environmental Commission Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Mariana Krueger, Chair Haris Qureshi, Secretary Justin Fleury David Sullivan Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jennifer Bristol, Vice Chair Richard Brimer Annie Fierro PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Becky Woodward, Environmental and noise pollution concerns of data centers. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on May 20, 2026. The minutes from the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on May 20, 2026, were approved on Commissioner Sullivan’s motion, Commissioner Luecke’s second, on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Fierro was off the dais. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding the Technical Advisory Review Panel (TARP). Presentation by Brydan Summers, Land Development Rules Administrator, Austin Development Services. The presentation was made by Brydan Summers, Land Development Rules Administrator. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion of the Bond Election Advisory Task Force. Presentation by Commissioner Sullivan. Sponsors: Chair Krueger and Commissioner Sullivan. 1 The presentation was made by Commissioner Sullivan. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Discussion and action to approve a recommendation to Council regarding the environmental requirements of the Development Agreement for Dog’s Head, located between the Colorado River, US Highway 183, and State Highway 130. Sponsored by Vice Chair Bristol and Commissioner Brimer. Approve the creation of a working group regarding the Development Agreement for Dog's Head. Sponsored by Vice Chair Bristol and Commissioner Brimer. ADJOURNMENT Chair Krueger adjourned the meeting at 8:01 p.m. without objection. 2
Spill Response Program City of Austin Environmental Commission Presented by: Biz Yarbrough, Water Quality Compliance Austin Watershed Protection | June 17, 2026 Who is Water Quality Compliance? A field team of environmental regulators, emergency first responders, and pollution investigators that protect Austin surface water from polluting discharges through the application of water quality regulations and authority. 2 Water Quality Compliance Team, June 2026 3 4 What is the Spill Response Program? DETECT ELIMINATE 5 DETECT Monitor Sediment-laden water flows into storm drain 6 DETECT Monitor Call Intake 7 DETECT Monitor Call Intake Respond Water Quality Compliance collaborates on spill with Fire Department on South Lamar Bridge 8 DETECT Monitor Call Intake Respond Investigate Screenshot of map depicting water, sewer, stormwater infrastructure 9 DETECT Monitor Call Intake Respond Investigate Assess Water Quality Compliance uses a sonde to measure physical, chemical, and biological properties of water 10 ELIMINATE Intervene Timeout! 11 ELIMINATE Intervene Control & Contain Water Quality Compliance uses absorbent pads and booms to mitigate and minimize spill impacts 12 ELIMINATE Intervene Control & Contain Educate / Inform Water Quality Compliance provides technical advice 13 ELIMINATE Intervene Control & Contain Educate / Inform Direct Compliance Contractors work on remediating petroleum from a leaking underground storage tank, which was discovered through a spill investigation 14 ELIMINATE Intervene Control & Contain Educate / Inform Direct Compliance Enforce Water Quality Compliance issues written NOVs 15 Prioritization and Rapid Response The “Rolling Command Center” Trained Spill Responder Emergency Response Vehicle + = A powerful resource Emergency Response work truck 16 Where do we regulate? Anywhere within the Planning Jurisdiction (City Limits + ETJ) 17 Where do spills occur? 18 What types of pollutants do we find? Chemicals 5% Yard Wastes 2% Soaps 1% Sewage 28% Food Grease 5% Paint 5% Wastewater 8% Trash 9% Sediment 14% Petroleum 23% 19 Spill Response numbers • Investigate an average of 940 incidents each year • Direct mitigation of 16.1 million gallons of pollutants each year, on average • Oversee recovery of around 1,300 cubic yards of pollutants annually S T N E D C N I I # 1,200 1,000 800 600 400 200 0 FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23 FY24 FY25 FY26 YEAR Emergency Non-Emergency 20 Why? So that… Austin waterways provide maximum benefit for all We meet obligations: • State and Federal Requirements • COA Emergency Operations Plan • Agreements / Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs) Austin skyline …
