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Agenda — original pdf
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2026, AT 5:30 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER ROOM 1406 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the African American 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, 512-974-2562, nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Alexandria Anderson, Chair Roger Davis Dr. Chiquita Eugene Joi Harden Daryl Horton Nelson Linder Mueni Rudd Justin Parsons, Vice Chair Sophia Dozier Emmy Goss Weisberg Kyron Hayes Antony Jackson Antonio Ross Greg Smith 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 African American Resource Advisory Commission regular meeting on July 7th, 2026. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing regarding the New Officer Involved Shooting Dashboard. Presentation by Sara Peralta, Public Information and Marketing Program Manager, Austin Police Oversight and Katrina Dorsey, Community Engagement Specialist, Austin Police Oversight. 3. Staff briefing regarding an introduction of the Interim Chief Equity Officer. Presentation by Jospeh Allen, Interim Chief Equity Officer, Austin Equity and Inclusion. 4. Staff briefing regarding the Human Impact Review Report. Presentation from Dr. Lindsey Wilson, Director, Austin Equity and Inclusion and Shafina Khaki, Human Rights Officer, Austin Equity and Inclusion. 5. Staff briefing regarding the East Austin Historic Resource Survey. Presentation by Sofia Wagner, Planner III, Historic Preservation Office. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Approve the creation of a public health working group that creates recommendations regarding Black maternal health and improving the social determinants of life for Black Austinites. 7. Approve the creation of a public safety working group that focuses on community policing, conflict resolution, decreasing gun violence and job training and employment opportunities. 8. Approve the creation of a cultural competency working group that creates a document to share with presenters to gather information regarding their data surrounding Black Austinites and tracking demographic metrics of Black Austinites to share with the …
Item 1: Draft Minutes for 7.07.26 — original pdf
AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2026 The African American Resource Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at the Permitting and Development Center. Chair Anderson called the African American Resource Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 5:38 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Alexandria Anderson, Chair Justin Parsons, Vice Chair Sophia Dozier Emmy Goss Weisberg Daryl Horton Nelson Linder Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Roger Davis Joi Harden Kyron Hayes Antony Jackson Mueni Rudd Commissioners Absent: Dr. Chiquita Eugene Antonio Ross Greg Smith PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Zenobia Joseph- Improving and adding bus routes APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the African American Resource Advisory Commission regular meeting on June 2nd, 2026. 1 The minutes of the June 2, 2026, regular meeting of the African American Resource Advisory Commission were approved during the July 7th meeting on Commissioner Linder’s motion, Vice Chair Parsons’ second on an 11-0 vote. Commissioners Eugene, Ross, and Smith were absent. STAFF BRIEFING 2. 3. Staff briefing regarding the 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. Briefing given by Gary Aaron, Business Process Consultant Sr., Austin Equity and Inclusion and Shivani Datar, Business Process Specialist, Austin Equity and Inclusion. Staff briefing regarding the Human Rights Impact Review. Presentation by Dr. Lindsey Wilson, Director, Austin Equity and Inclusion and Shafina Khaki, Human Rights Officer, Austin Equity and Inclusion. Briefing postponed until next month’s meeting. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. 5. 6. 7. Presentation regarding the Fare-Free Voting resolution. Presentation by Councilmember Mike Siegel, District 7, City of Austin. Presentation was given by Mike Siegel, Councilmember, District 7, City of Austin. Presentation regarding Colony Park Neighborhood Association’s advocacy work. Presentation by Barbara Scott, former president, Colony Park Neighborhood Association, Anne Woods, member, Colony Park Neighborhood Association, and Sarah Jackson, member, Colony Park Neighborhood Association Presentation given by Barbara Scott, former president, Colony Park Neighborhood Association, Anne Woods, member, Colony Park Neighborhood Association, and Sarah Jackson, member, Colony Park Neighborhood Association. Discussion regarding no term seat voting. Discussed. Discussion of Annual Internal Review. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. 9. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding the Pilot Knob Library Project. The motion to approve a recommendation to Council regarding the Pilot Knob Library Project was approved on Commissioner Dozier’s motion, Vice …
Item 11: Draft Recommendation to Council regarding SAFE ATX — original pdf
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL African American Resource Advisory Commission Recommendation Number: [20260804-011]: Recommendation on SAFE Alliance & Eloise House Date of Approval: Recommendation: The African American Resource Advisory Commission recommends that the Austin City Council, in partnership with Travis County, ensure that Austin's response to domestic and sexual violence is grounded in a survivor-centered, trauma-informed continuum of care by maintaining investment in SAFE Alliance's survivor services and strengthening partnerships with SAFE Alliance to ensure survivors have seamless access to community-based advocacy, forensic services, shelter, counseling, legal services, and culturally responsive support. The Commission further recommends that the City prioritizes care models that minimize retraumatization and reduce barriers to accessing services, recognizing that trauma-informed care extends beyond the forensic exam and includes immediate advocacy, continuity of care, and coordinated wraparound services. The Commission also recommends that the City continues evaluating Austin's forensic exam system through meaningful engagement with survivors, advocates, and community-based organizations to ensure operational and funding decisions are guided by trauma-informed best practices and centered on the needs of survivors. Description of Recommendation to Council: SAFE Alliance has long operated Eloise House, Austin’s only community-based, non-hospital forensic exam center. The model integrates forensic nursing, crisis advocacy, legal services, shelter, counseling, and culturally responsive support into a coordinated continuum of care centered on survivor needs. Unlike a traditional hospital setting, Eloise House was intentionally designed to reduce trauma by providing: ● Trauma-informed forensic care ● A community-based setting outside the emergency room ● Services at no cost to survivors ● Advocates who remain with survivors throughout the forensic exam process ● Immediate connection to wraparound services, including shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, and safety planning SAFE Alliance currently provides approximately: ● 600 forensic exams annually ● Services to more than 700 survivors each day ● More than 27,000 SAFEline contacts each year ● Services in which approximately 50% of clients identify as Hispanic/Latinx ● Approximately 95% of regional forensic exams were through Eloise House (prior to ending the forensic exams) Although the transition of forensic exams has occurred, the Commission remains concerned that separating forensic exams from SAFE Alliance’s integrated advocacy model may increase barriers to care for survivors. The Commission believes Austin should continue strengthening partnerships with SAFE Alliance to ensure survivors have seamless access to advocacy, wraparound services, and culturally responsive support throughout the forensic exam process and beyond. It is equally critical that the City not reduce or eliminate …
Item 12: Draft Recommendation to Council regarding the Montopolis Fairway — original pdf
. RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL African American Resource Advisory Council Recommendation Number: 20260804-012 Recommendation to Council regarding Montopolis Fairway WHEREAS, African American Resource Advisory Commission advises the Austin City Council on issues relating to the quality of life for the City's African American community; and WHEREAS, the African American Resource Advisory Commission addresses issues related to the health, safety, and welfare of the African American community, with specific attention to areas like affordable housing and economic stability; and WHEREAS, one of those community organizations, People Organized in Defense of Earth and her Resources (PODER), has brought forward a recommendation to city council to purchase the property at Montopolis and Fairway to secure the property for future low-income single-family housing; and WHEREAS, In 2001 the Austin City Council adopted the Montopolis Neighborhood Plan, which called for sustaining its single-family zoning in the heart of Montopolis; and WHEREAS, the 2018 report, “Uprooted: Residential Displacement in Austin’s Gentrifying Neighborhood and What Can be Done About It,” commissioned by the Austin City Council and completed by University of Texas experts recommended that the city make strategic, anti-displacement investments in Montopolis to protect it from further gentrification; and WHEREAS, for years, the Montopolis Neighborhood Plan Contact Team, along with other supporters, have been fighting to sustain its single-family zoning; and WHEREAS, Montopolis already has the highest concentration of multifamily, commercial, and industrial zoning of any planning area in the city; and WHEREAS, The 1.9 acres, known as the Montopolis-Fairway Zoning case, is currently zoned for single- family housing and includes properties at 6202, 6204 Caddie Street; 6205, 6211, 6215 Fairway Street; 1600, 1604, 1606, 1608, 1612, and 1614 Montopolis; and WHEREAS, While the zoning request from the developer to change the zoning from single-family to vertical mixed use was denied, the property remains vulnerable to future gentrifying developments; and . NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the African American Resource Advisory Commission recommends that the city of Austin purchase the property included in the Montopolis-Fairway zoning case to be used to build low-income single-family housing and protect the neighborhood from future gentrification. Date of Approval: Motioned By: Seconded By: Vote: For: Against: Absent: Attest:
Agenda — original pdf
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2026, AT 6:30 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, ROOM 1101 301 W 2nd STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Commission on Immigrant Affairs may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Nekaybaw Watson, 512-974-2562, nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS : Miriam Dorantes, Chair Adrian De La Rosa Aditi Joshi Diane Kanawati Melissa Ortega Yohana Saucedo AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Alondra Johnson, Vice-Chair Azeem Edwin Jeanne “Canan” Kaba Wilson Ramirez Meghna Roy Caroline Solis The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Immigrant Affairs regular meeting on July 6th , 2026. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing regarding the new Officer Involved Shooting (OIS) Dashboard. Presentation by Sara Peralta, Public Information and Marketing Program Manager, Austin Police Oversight and Katrina Dorsey, Community Engagement Specialist, Austin Police Oversight. 3. Staff briefing regarding the Austin Resilience Network. Presentation by Natalie Lyell, Resilience and Partnerships Manager, Austin Emergency Management. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding SAFE ATX. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 5. Update from the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) representative regarding July meeting of the JIC. 6. Update from Quality-of-Life Study Working group regarding recent meetings and study progress. (Current Members: Vice Chair Johnson, Commissioners: Edwin, Kaba, Kanawati, Joshi and Ortega) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Nekaybaw Watson at Austin City Clerk’s Office Department, at 512-974-2562 or nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Commission on Immigrant Affairs please contact Nekaybaw Watson at 512-974-2562 or …
[20260803-004]: Recommendation to Council on SAFE Alliance & Eloise House — original pdf
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Commission of Immigrant Affairs Recommendation Number: [20260803-004]: Recommendation on SAFE Alliance & Eloise House Date of Approval: August 3, 2026 Recommendation: The Commission on Immigrant Affairs recommends that the Austin City Council, in partnership with Travis County, ensure that Austin's response to domestic and sexual violence is grounded in a survivor-centered, trauma-informed continuum of care by maintaining investment in SAFE Alliance's survivor services and strengthening partnerships with SAFE Alliance to ensure survivors have seamless access to community-based advocacy, forensic services, shelter, counseling, legal services, and culturally responsive support. The Commission further recommends that the City prioritizes care models that minimize retraumatization and reduce barriers to accessing services, recognizing that trauma-informed care extends beyond the forensic exam and includes immediate advocacy, continuity of care, and coordinated wraparound services. The Commission also recommends that the City continues evaluating Austin's forensic exam system through meaningful engagement with survivors, advocates, and community-based organizations to ensure operational and funding decisions are guided by trauma-informed best practices and centered on the needs of survivors. Description of Recommendation to Council: SAFE Alliance has long operated Eloise House, Austin’s only community-based, non-hospital forensic exam center. The model integrates forensic nursing, crisis advocacy, legal services, shelter, counseling, and culturally responsive support into a coordinated continuum of care centered on survivor needs. Unlike a traditional hospital setting, Eloise House was intentionally designed to reduce trauma by providing: ● Trauma-informed forensic care ● A community-based setting outside the emergency room ● Services at no cost to survivors ● Advocates who remain with survivors throughout the forensic exam process ● Immediate connection to wraparound services, including shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, and safety planning SAFE Alliance currently provides approximately: ● 600 forensic exams annually ● Services to more than 700 survivors each day ● More than 27,000 SAFEline contacts each year ● Services in which approximately 50% of clients identify as Hispanic/Latinx ● Approximately 95% of regional forensic exams were through Eloise House (prior to ending the forensic exams) Although the transition of forensic exams has occurred, the Commission remains concerned that separating forensic exams from SAFE Alliance’s integrated advocacy model may increase barriers to care for survivors. The Commission believes Austin should continue strengthening partnerships with SAFE Alliance to ensure survivors have seamless access to advocacy, wraparound services, and culturally responsive support throughout the forensic exam process and beyond. It is equally critical that the City not reduce or …
Item 1: Draft Minutes 7.06.26 — original pdf
COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JULY 6, 2026 The Commission on Immigrant Affairs convened in a regular meeting on Monday, July 6, 2026, at 310 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:38pm. Commissioners in Attendance: Alondra Johnson, Vice Chair Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Adrian De La Rosa Azeem Edwin Aditi Joshi Jeanne Kaba Diane Kanawati Melissa Ortega Caroline Solis Commissioners Absent: Miriam Dorantes, Chair Wilson Ramirez Meghna Roy Yohanna Saucedo PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Salvador Espinoza – Funding SAFE Heidi Bray – Keep ICE out of Austin, and SAFE APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Immigrant Affairs Regular Meeting on June 1, 2026. The minutes of the June 1st, 2026 regular meeting of the Commission on Immigrant Affairs was approved on Commissioner Kanawati’s motion, Commissioner Joshi’s 1 second on an 8-0 vote. Chair Dorantes and Commissioners Ramirez, Roy, and Saucedo were absent. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing regarding an update to the 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. Briefing was given by Gary Aaron, Business Process Consultant Sr., Austin Equity and Inclusion and Shivani Datar, Business Process Specialist, Austin Equity and Inclusion. 3. 4. Staff briefing regarding the Human Rights Impact Review. Presentation by Dr. Lindsey Wilson, Director, Austin Equity and Inclusion and Shafina Khaki, Human Rights Officer, Austin Equity and Inclusion. Briefing was given by Dr. Lindsey Wilson, Director, Austin Equity and Inclusion and Shafina Khaki, Human Rights Officer, Austin Equity and Inclusion. Staff briefing regarding policy changes in lieu of SB 4. Presentation by Lee Rogers, Chief of Staff, Austin Police. Briefing was given by Lee Rogers, Chief of Staff, Austin Police. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. 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 De La Rosa’s motion, Commissioner Joshi’s second on an 8-0 vote. Chair Dorantes and Commissioners Ramirez, Roy, and Saucedo were absent. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 6. 7. Update from the Joint Inclusion Committee representative regarding May and June meeting of the JIC. Update provided by Commissioner Edwin. Update from Quality-of-Life Study Working group regarding recent meetings and study progress. (Current Members: Vice Chair Johnson, Commissioners: Edwin, Kaba, Kanawati, Joshi, and …
Item 2: OIS Dashboard Presentation — original pdf
Officer Involved Shooting Dashboard Austin Police Oversight About Austin Police Oversight Austin Police Oversight is a separate and independent department from APD created to provide impartial oversight of the Austin Police Department’s conduct, practices, and policies to enhance accountability, inform the public to increase transparency and create sustainable partnerships throughout the community. ACCOUNTABILITY TRANSPARENCY PARTNERSHIPS 2 About Austin Police Oversight WHAT WE DO WHAT WE DO NOT DO ✓ Separate, independent, civilian oversight ✓ Review all community complaints ✓ We have full access to all APD databases ✓ Make recommendations to the Chief of Police & City Manager related to discipline, administrative policies and training ✓ Educate community members about the complaint process, our reports and recommendations, and their rights when interacting with law enforcement We do NOT work for or report to APD or the Chief of Police We do NOT oversee other law enforcement agencies We do NOT oversee criminal cases We do NOT administer discipline to officers We are NOT the final decision-makers on issues related to discipline and training 3 OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING DASHBOARD View Online 4 About Officer Involved Shootings ▪ An officer involved shooting is when an APD officer discharges their firearm. ▪ APO’s last OIS report was released in June 2020. 5 Making Information More Accessible The new Officer-Involved Shooting Dashboard was created to: • Transform historical reports into an interactive tool • • Increase transparency Improve public access to information • Support public understanding with data-driven insights What's included: Demographics (subject & officers) Incident Summaries Use of Force Details Trends over time Geographic Mapping Filter by district, year, etc. 6 Data Governance Incident summaries (date, location, outcome) Demographics (subjects & officers) Use-of-force details (weapon type etc) Trends over time (currently 5 years, 2018-2025) Geographic mapping of incidents Filters (year, district, etc.) Data Validation Processes ▪ Critical Incident Briefing (CIB) Info ▪ SIU Yearly Spreadsheets ▪ Internal Affairs (IA ) Case Files 7 Overview Page 8 Officer Insights 9 Subject Insights 10 Incident Details 11 Spanish Dashboard 12 User Accessibility and Testing ▪ English and Spanish language dashboard launched simultaneously ▪ User testing performed by APO staff and volunteers from the City’s Shared Voices program ▪ Logical tab order, high contrast alternative color themes etc. ▪ Meets Federal web accessibility requirements (WCAG 2.1) 13 What’s Next? • Establish a process for updating and maintaining the dashboard. • Present dashboard to community and commissions. • …
Item 3: Austin Resilience Network Presentation — original pdf
Austin Resilience Network Austin Emergency Management | Mass Care AEM Organization Structure Austin Emergency Management 2 Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Central command and coordination hub where government agencies, emergency services, and partner organizations come together to manage emergencies and disasters. Unplanned Incidents Planned Events 3 Austin Resilience Network (ARN) Resilience Hub Pilot Program ▪ Austin City Council Resolution ▪ Community Advisory Committee ▪ 6 Focus Areas ▪ Physical Resilience Upgrades to 6 City facilities ▪ 6 Power Backups, 4 Solar & Battery Backups ▪ 6 Mission Ready Packages ▪ 2 Community Gardens ▪ 16 Total Pilot Facilities: recreation, health & neighborhood centers 5 Pilot Program Wrap Up What went well Challenges Opportunities • Community Collaboration • Defining Resilience • Relationship Based • Equity Focus • Community Expectations • Build on Existing Trust • Increased Preparedness • Facilities • Scalable & Flexible • Location Focused 6 Austin Resilience Network (ARN) A network of City and community resources that equitably empower individuals to prepare for, endure, and bounce back stronger from community-wide shocks, stressors, and emergencies. ▪ Collaborative & community led ▪ Complex solutions for complex disasters ▪ Framework for strategic partnerships ▪ Empower organizations & community members ▪ Interagency collaboration 7 Who can be a Partner? Any organization willing to collaborate in a synchronized effort towards emergency preparedness, response, and recovery. • Trusted sources of information • Active responders during emergencies • Involved with the community • Engaged in disaster resilience • Provide goods or services to those in need Animal Welfare Sheltering Laundry Networks of organizations Tax Assistance Elder Care Mental Health Support Faith-based organizations Clothing Debris Removal Food Prep & Distribution Healthcare Navigation 8 ARN Operations: Coordination & Information Sharing Bridge between community-based organizations and government agencies Promote real-time, 2-way information sharing Consolidate & organize information Connect unmet needs with existing resources 9 2025 Network Utilization: May Microburst 10 Process Benefits Metrics 1. Outreach Mass Care Hotline • ARN Partnership Application • Exploratory Meetings • Operational Visits 2. Partnership • Sign an Agreement 3. Database • Dynamic and Real-time Information Information Sharing & Communication Resource Sharing Training 85 Signed ARN Partnership Agreements 82 Organizations in Active Outreach 17 Operational Visits 11 Preparedness Resources CERT Trainings Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) August 21st -23rd Upcoming Preparedness Pop Ups District 6 Wed., June 17, 2026 3-6 p.m. Spicewood Springs Branch District 9 Wed., July 15, 2026 3-6 p.m. Twin Oaks Branch …
Item 4: Draft Recommendation to Council regarding SAFE ATX — original pdf
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Commission of Immigrant Affairs Recommendation Number: [20260803-004]: Recommendation on SAFE Alliance & Eloise House Date of Approval: Recommendation: The Commission on Immigrant Affairs recommends that the Austin City Council, in partnership with Travis County, ensure that Austin's response to domestic and sexual violence is grounded in a survivor-centered, trauma-informed continuum of care by maintaining investment in SAFE Alliance's survivor services and strengthening partnerships with SAFE Alliance to ensure survivors have seamless access to community-based advocacy, forensic services, shelter, counseling, legal services, and culturally responsive support. The Commission further recommends that the City prioritizes care models that minimize retraumatization and reduce barriers to accessing services, recognizing that trauma-informed care extends beyond the forensic exam and includes immediate advocacy, continuity of care, and coordinated wraparound services. The Commission also recommends that the City continues evaluating Austin's forensic exam system through meaningful engagement with survivors, advocates, and community-based organizations to ensure operational and funding decisions are guided by trauma-informed best practices and centered on the needs of survivors. Description of Recommendation to Council: SAFE Alliance has long operated Eloise House, Austin’s only community-based, non-hospital forensic exam center. The model integrates forensic nursing, crisis advocacy, legal services, shelter, counseling, and culturally responsive support into a coordinated continuum of care centered on survivor needs. Unlike a traditional hospital setting, Eloise House was intentionally designed to reduce trauma by providing: ● Trauma-informed forensic care ● A community-based setting outside the emergency room ● Services at no cost to survivors ● Advocates who remain with survivors throughout the forensic exam process ● Immediate connection to wraparound services, including shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, and safety planning SAFE Alliance currently provides approximately: ● 600 forensic exams annually ● Services to more than 700 survivors each day ● More than 27,000 SAFEline contacts each year ● Services in which approximately 50% of clients identify as Hispanic/Latinx ● Approximately 95% of regional forensic exams were through Eloise House (prior to ending the forensic exams) Although the transition of forensic exams has occurred, the Commission remains concerned that separating forensic exams from SAFE Alliance’s integrated advocacy model may increase barriers to care for survivors. The Commission believes Austin should continue strengthening partnerships with SAFE Alliance to ensure survivors have seamless access to advocacy, wraparound services, and culturally responsive support throughout the forensic exam process and beyond. It is equally critical that the City not reduce or eliminate funding for …
Agenda — original pdf
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. VIRTUAL MEETING Art in Public Places Panel may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: Art in Public Places Panel: August Virtual Meeting | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams. 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 Art in Public Places Manager Jaime Castillo at jaime.castillo@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-7852. CURRENT PANEL MEMBERS: Kristi-Anne Shaer, Chair Heidi Schmalbach, Arts Commission Liaison Andrew Danziger Camille Jobe AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Lindsey Millikan, Vice Chair Fatima Carbajal Bernardo Diaz The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Art in Public Places Panel Regular meeting on July 6, 2026 and Art in Public Places Special Called Meeting on July 13, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding Art in Public Places Program, including Conservation, Current Projects and Milestones. Presentation by Jaime Castillo, AIPP Manager, Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. Discussion of Arts Commission Liaison Report on Action Items from July 20, 2026, Arts Commission Meeting. Presentation by Heidi Schmalbach, Arts Commission Liaison. Discussion of Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment Creative Reset. Presentation by Morgan Messick, Assistant Director, Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. 6. 7. 8. Approve a recommendation to Arts Commission for the Northeast Service Center: Campus Sculptures Art Call. Presentation by Rebecca Rende, Art in Public Places Coordinator Senior, Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment. Discussion and possible action to coordinate updates on the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Art in Public Places Projects to the Art in Public Panel in advance of Final Design presentations. Art in Public Places Panel Guidelines and Associated Polices Working Group report and possible action. Approve a recommendation regarding updates to the Art in Public Places Guidelines and Jaime Policies per City Council Resolution No. 20250306-029. Presentation by Castillo, AIPP Manager, …
Agenda — original pdf
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. CITY HALL ROOM 1001 301 W 2ND ST. AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Zero Waste Advisory 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 Gustavo Valle, 512-974-4350, Gustavo.Valle@austintexas.gov. CURRENT [BOARD MEMBERS OR COMMISSIONERS]: Gerry Acuna, Chair Ian Steyaert, Vice Chair Melissa Caudle Michael Drohan CALL TO ORDER Caitlin Griffith John L. Harris Ali Ishaq Iris Suddaby AGENDA Seth Whaland Miriam Athmer Vacant PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Regular meeting on April 8, 2026 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. Discussion and action regarding a recommendation on the FY27 Proposed and FY28 Planned Austin Resource Recovery Budget. Approve a representative of one ZWAC commissioner for the Joint Inclusion Committee for the 2026 calendar year. STAFF BRIEFINGS 4. 5. Staff briefing regarding the Austin Resource Recovery FY27 Proposed and FY28 Planned Budget Presentation, by Victoria Rieger, Finance Manager of Austin Resource Recovery. Staff briefing on the status of Austin Resource Recovery Operational and Administrative projects by Amy Slagle, Assistant Director of Austin Resource Recovery. 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 Gustavo Valle at Austin Resource Recovery Department, at 512-974-4350 or email Gustavo.Valle@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Zero Waste Advisory Commission, please contact Gustavo Valle at 512- 974-4350 or Gustavo.Valle@austintexas.gov.
Item 005 - ARR Operations and Administrative Projects Update — original pdf
To: From: Date: Zero Waste Advisory Commission Amy Slagle, Assistant Director, Austin Resource Recovery July 29, 2026 Subject: Director’s Monthly Report to the Zero Waste Advisory Commission MoveOutATX MoveOutATX is a seasonal donation program that helps University of Texas at Austin students in West Campus give gently used items a second life. During summer move out, curbs and dumpsters often overflow with reusable goods. MoveOutATX sets up conveniently located donation stations where students can drop off unwanted items instead of sending them to the landfill. MoveOutATX began in fall 2017 as a pilot program following an eight-month, community-led planning effort organized by the City of Austin. MoveOutATX now partners with the University of Texas at Austin Office of Sustainability and UT Office of the Dean of Students to reduce waste, support local reuse organizations and make the move-out process easier for students when apartment leases end on July 31. Donation stations open July 25 – July 31, 2026, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. • • • Donation station open July 25 – July 27, 2026, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. • Escala Condos, 1000 W 26th St (near 26th and San Gabriel St.) Lenox Condos (across from 2216 San Gabriel St.) 26 West (just south of 2620 Nueces St.) UT Whitaker Courts Parking Lot, 287 W 51st St. The Free Furniture Market The Free Furniture Market is a public event where gently used furniture collected through MoveOutATX is available for free. This year’s market will only operate on two days during the donation event. Furniture donated through donation stations on other days will be taken to the City's new Austin Reuse Warehouse. Once the warehouse opens, these items will help furnish the homes of people transitioning out of homelessness. The Free Furniture Market will take place July 26 – 27, 6:30 – 8 p.m., at UT Whitker Courts Parking Lot, 287 W 51st St. Volunteer at the Free Furniture Market We need volunteers to unload furniture, direct traffic and help visitors claim furniture. We have a variety of roles and times available. Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Adoption Timeline The City’s Fiscal Year 2026-2027 was presented to the Mayor and City Council on July 16, 2026. There will be further opportunities for discussion and to receive community input on the budget during the scheduled work sessions outlined below. Thursday, July 16 FY26 Proposed Budget presentation to City Council Tuesday, July 21 …
Item 004 - FY27 Proposed and FY28 Planned Budget Presentation — original pdf
FY 27 Proposed & FY28 Plan Budget Presentation ARR | July 29, 2026 ZWAC Presentation Topics • Curbside Collection Services Overview • Curbside Services Cost of Service • Curbside Collection Customers • Trash Cart Distribution • Clean Community Fee Overview • Clean Community Fee Customers • FY27 Proposed Budget including FY28 Planned • Proposed Rate Changes • Fund Summary • Top 10 Budgeted Expense Categories • Capital Improvement Plan 2 Curbside Collection Services TRASH CART CUSTOMERS Commercial 1% Supported by Trash Cart Fees: Trash Collection Residential 99% Residential = 213,044 Billed Customers Commercial = 3,011 Billed Customers Customer Count as of May 2026 3 Curbside Collection Trash Cart Size Distribution: Residential (1) Trash Cart Size Jan 2021 Jan 2022 Jan 2023 Jan 2024 Jan 2025 Small Medium Large Extra-Large 9% 24% 54% 12% 9% 24% 54% 13% 9% 24% 53% 13% 9% 24% 53% 14% 9% 23% 53% 14% (1) Customer Cart Distribution for the same period over multiple fiscal years Trash Cart Size FY 2027 Proposed FY 2028 Planned FY 2029 Forecast FY 2030 Forecast FY 2031 Forecast Small Medium Large Extra-Large 9% 23% 53% 14% 10% 24% 53% 14% 10% 24% 52% 13% 11% 25% 52% 13% 11% 25% 51% 12% Note: Numbers may not add up to 100% due to rounding. 4 Curbside Collection Services BASE FEE CUSTOMERS Supported by Base Customer Fee: Recycling Collection Yard Trimming and Organics Collection Brush/Bulk Collection and Processing On-Demand HHW Commercial 1% Residential 99% Residential = 216,249 Actual customer count Commercial =2,343 Actual customer count Customer Count as of May 2026 5 Curbside Collection Base Fee Customers (1) Fee Jan 2021 Jan 2022 Jan 2023 Jan 2024 Jan 2025 Residential Base 207,125 210,187 212,761 214,967 208,072 YoY Inc/(Dec) Commercial Base YoY Inc/(Dec) 1.7% 2,085 -1.8% (1) Customer Count for the same period over multiple fiscal years 1.5% 2,158 3.5% 1.2% 2,140 -0.8% 1.0% 2,255 5.4% -3.2% 2,157 -4.3% Fee FY 2027 Proposed FY 2028 Planned FY 2029 Forecast FY 2030 Forecast FY 2031 Forecast Growth Total Cust Growth Total Cust Growth Total Cust Growth Total Cust Growth Total Cust Residential Base 2,808 218,792 2,844 221,636 2,881 224,517 2,919 227,436 2,047 229,483 Commercial Base (58) 2,254 (56) 2,198 (55) 2,143 (54) 2,089 (52) 2,037 Note: Numbers may not add up to 100% due to rounding. 6 FY27 Curbside Collection Cost of Service Direct …
Item 004.1 - FY 27 & FY28 Austin Resource Recovery Budget Goals — original pdf
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Zero Waste Advisory Commission Recommendation Number (20260325-1): FY27 & 28 Whereas, It is the Responsibility of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission to review, evaluate and make recommendations to City Council, City Management and City Staff regarding policies concerning solid waste, recycling, organic and heavy brush collection pursuant to its Zero Waste Master Plan Goals; and Whereas, Austin Resource Recovery is one of four Enterprise Departments within the City of Austin and is responsible for meeting its annual financial responsibilities through sound budgeting and efficient customer rate setting that provide Residents with a safe and cost effective collection and disposal service; and Whereas, on November 5, 2025, the citizens of Austin unanimously voted against Proposition Q and its proposed Property Tax Rate increase; and Whereas, the City of Austin and Austin Resource Recovery currently own hundreds of acres of non-performing Real Property assets in the Austin, Travis County, Texas area; and Whereas, Austin Resource Recovery has established waste diversion and circular economy programs such as the Construction and Demolition Recycling Ordinance, MoveOutATX, Fix-it and Repair Clinics and Zero Waste Business Incentive and Rebate Programs; and Whereas, Implementation and/or adherence to City policies must be reflected in the process of planning for future disposal and diversion challenges within the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas and supporting Austin Resource Recovery (ARR), who is responsible for implementing such Policies and Operations; and Whereas, in 2000 the City of Austin adopted a comprehensive Master Plan for future garbage, recycling, organic and brush collection within the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas area; and Whereas, The City of Austin has grown dramatically in population, development and competitiveness over the past five years and is in need of disposal options in the northern portion of Austin, Travis County, Texas; and Whereas, the 2026-27 Austin Resource Recovery Budget recommendation is seeking to provide competitive compensation for support and collection staff and for the development of a much more efficient and cost effective North Austin Transfer and Hazardous Waste facility which will minimize employee attrition and provide much needed disposal, recycling and hazardous waste drop off options for north, northeast and west Austin residents seeking more comprehensive garbage, recycling, household hazardous waste and organic and brush disposal and collection options; and Whereas, it is the goal of the Commission to more closely adhere to our Zero Waste Master Plan's diversion goals while acknowledging the future financial …
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2026 – 5:30 P.M. AUSTIN WATER HEADQUARTERS WALLER CREEK CENTER 625 E 10TH STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Water and Wastewater 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 Vicky Addie, 512-972-0332, vicky.addie@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Chair (District 8) Andrew Maas (Mayor) Alex Navarro (District 2) Shwetha Pandurangi (District 6) Mike Reyes (District 4) Evan Wolstencroft (District 5) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA Marcela Tuñón, Vice Chair (District 9) Amanda Marzullo (District 3) Alex Ortiz (District 7) Jesse Penn (District 1) Shannon Trilli (District 10) Speakers signed up to speak at 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 Water and Wastewater Commission regular meeting held July 15, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. Approve a recommendation to Council on Austin Water’s Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Proposed Operating Budget, Capital Budget, new appropriations, rates, and fees, and 5-Year Capital Improvement (CIP) spending plan. Discussion and approval of the Water and Wastewater Commission’s 2025 Annual Internal Review and Report. 4. Approve the nomination of members of the Water and Wastewater Commission to the Joint Sustainability Committee for a primary and alternate. STAFF BRIEFINGS 5. 6. 7. Staff briefing on Austin Water’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) spending plan annual development process - Martin Tower, Austin Water Managing Engineer Staff briefing on Austin Water’s annual staffing planning process - Allison Orton Sprigg, Austin Water Enterprise Strategic Planning Manager Staff briefing on Austin Water’s Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget, Capital Budget, new appropriations, rates, and fees, and 5-Year Capital Improvement (CIP) spending plan - Joseph Gonzales, Deputy Director, Business Services COMMITTEE UPDATES 7. 8. Update on meetings held by the Budget Committee regarding a review of Austin Water’s Fiscal Years 2027-2031 Financial Forecast and Capital Spending Plan and FY 2026-2027 Proposed Budget – Vice Chair …
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WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2026 – 3:30 P.M. AUSTIN WATER HEADQUARTERS WALLER CREEK CENTER 625 E 10TH STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Water and Wastewater Commission Budget Committee 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 Vicky Addie, 512-972-0332, vicky.addie@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BUDGET COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Marcela Tunon, Chair (District 9) Shwetha Pandurangi (District 6) Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Vice Chair (District 8) Evan Wolstencroft (District 5) CALL TO ORDER AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers signed up to speak at the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the July 23, 2026, Special Called Water and Wastewater Commission Budget Committee meeting. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and consider approval of the Budget Committee’s Report summarizing the briefings that Austin Water finance staff gave to the Committee and the topics discussed during Budget Committee meetings held from May 2026 through July 2026, regarding Austin Water’s Financial Forecast for FY 2027-2031, Austin Water’s Proposed FY 2027-2031 Capital Spending Plan, and Austin Water’s Proposed FY 2026-2027 Budget. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Discussion of future agenda items ADJOURNMENT For more information on the Water and Wastewater Commission, please contact Vicky Addie at 512-972-0332 or vicky.addie@austintexas.gov. Visit the Water and Wastewater Commission website at https://www.austintexas.gov/content/water-and-wastewater-commission. 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 Vicky Addie at Austin Water, at 512-972-0332 or vicky.addie@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information.
Draft Minutes for July 15th Meeting — original pdf
WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2026 WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2026 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 625 E 10th Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Chris Maxwell-Gaines called the Water and Wastewater Commission Meeting to order at 5:39pm. Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Amanda Marzullo, Alex Ortiz, Evan Wolstencroft Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Vice Chair Marcela Tuñón, Andrew Maas, Mike Reyes, Shannon Trilli PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Water and Wastewater Commission Regular Meeting on May 20, 2026. The minutes from the Water and Wastewater Commission Regular meeting on May 20, 2026 were approved on Commissioner Marzullo’s motion, Commissioner Wolstencroft’s second on an 8-0 vote with Commissioners Navarro, Pandurangi, and Penn absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Items 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, and 13 were acted on with one motion. 2. Recommend approval to authorize an amendment to a contract for continued supervisory control and data acquisition equipment, software installation, and support services for Austin Water with Control Panels USA Inc., to increase the amount by $1,000,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $4,200,000. Funding: $300,000 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Recommended for approval on Commissioner Marzullo’s motion, Commissioner Wolstencroft’s second on an 8-0 vote with Commissioners Navarro, Pandurangi, and Penn absent. 1 WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2026 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Central East Austin Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal Project for Austin Water with Underground Water Solutions, Co., in the amount of $4,067,015 plus a $406,702 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,473,717. Funding: $4,473,717 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Recommended for approval on Commissioner Marzullo’s motion, Commissioner Wolstencroft’s second on an 8-0 vote with Commissioners Navarro, Pandurangi, and Penn absent. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Elmhurst Drive Wastewater Pipe Renewal Project for Austin Water with HEI Civil Texas, LLC, in the amount of $4,784,754 plus a $478,476 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,263,300. Funding: $5,263,300 is available in the Capital Budget of …
Draft Minutes for July 23rd Budget Committee Meeting — original pdf
WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION BUDGET COMMITTEE MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2026 WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION BUDGET COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2026 The Water and Wastewater Commission Budget Committee convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, July 23, 2026, at 625 E 10th Street in Austin, Texas. Budget Committee Members in Attendance: Committee Chair Marcela Tuñón, Committee Vice Chair Chris Maxwell-Gaines, and Commissioner Evan Wolstencroft Budget Committee Members Absent: Commissioner Shwetha Pandurangi Chair Tuñón called the Water and Wastewater Commission Budget Committee to order at 3:05 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the June 11, 2026 Water and Wastewater Commission Budget Committee meeting. The minutes from the Water and Wastewater Commission Budget Committee regular meeting on June 11, 2026 were approved on Vice Chair Maxwell-Gaines’ motion, Commissioner Wolstencroft’s second on a 3-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Austin Water’s Proposed FY 2026-2027 Budget Update The update was provided by Austin Water Acting Assistant Director Christina Romero and Austin Water Deputy Director Joseph Gonzales. 3. Austin Water’s Proposed FY 2026-2027 through FY 2030-2031 Capital Spending Plan Update The update was provided by Austin Water Infrastructure Management Division Manager Martin Tower. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and consider approval of the Budget Committee’s Report This item was withdrawn due to an insufficient posting description of this report. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Chair Tuñón announced that the Budget Committee will hold an additional meeting on July 29, 2026 at 3:30pm to review the Budget Committee’s report. Chair Tuñón adjourned the meeting at 3:56 p.m. without objection. 1
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Item 05 - AW's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Spending Plan and Annual Development Process — original pdf
Capital Improvements Program Planning Martin Tower, P.E. Infrastructure Management Water & Wastewater Commission July 29, 2026 Austin Water Assets At A Glance More than 3,800 miles of water mains More than 2,900 miles of wastewater mains 3 water treatment plants 2 wastewater treatment plants 1 biosolids management plant 44 pump stations for water system 38 water reservoirs 142 wastewater lift stations Nearly 31,000 fire hydrants 20 campuses and 63 buildings Nearly 1,000 fleet vehicles and operational equipment Information technology 44,000 acres of managed wildlands 2 Capital Improvements Plan Development Annual process Built from zero, based on business cases Asset management data drives renewal funding levels ~600 projects are reviewed and validated each year Led by program area leaders and staff who identify: Asset risks and renewal needs Opportunities for enhancement and innovation Requirements for expanded capacity Reviewed and approved by executives who base approvals on: Managing risk to reliability and performance Affordability for customers AW CIP Business Case Example 3 Collaborative and Coordinated Planning Feedback from City departments and external agencies enable: Opportunities for Cooperation Reduced disturbance from construction Cost Efficiencies Purposeful and strategically aligned with: City of Austin Strategic Plan Austin Water Strategic Plan Austin Water Facility Plan Water Forward Imagine Austin 4 5-Year Plans for Generational Investments KEY EXAMPLES Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Reclaimed Water System Improvements Williamson Creek Wastewater Interceptor Ullrich WTP Inherently Safer Disinfection Southwest Parkway Elevated Storage Tank 5 FY27-31 Capital Investment Portfolio Changes from Last Year’s 5YR Plan 358 projects worth $2.67B (97.3%) carried forward 114 Subprojects not carried forward totaling $73M (2.7%) 156 New subprojects totaling $150M (4.7%) Walnut Creek WWTP investments budget increased by $640M to $1.4B as bulk of project spending enters 5-year planning period Aquifer Storage & Recovery reduced $225M to $25M focusing on piloting $3.2B 6 Questions? Water & Wastewater Commission July 29, 2026
Item 06 - AW's Annual Staffing Planning Process — original pdf
Austin Water Staffing Planning Water & Wastewater Commission | July 29, 2026 Austin Water Staffing Planning Annual Cycle Developed in Q1 of each Fiscal Year (FY) Two FYs submitted to City Budget Plan Full-time employees (FTEs) Temporary and contractor conversions Overtime reduction Robust Process Data Informed Collaborative – Vertical & Horizontal Repeatable Aligned & prioritized to Austin Water & Citywide Strategic Goals 2 Planning Cycle Q4: July - September Q2: January - March Q4: July - September Goals & Priorities Align Projects Enter Staffing Requests Budget Approval Finance Review Budget Forecast HR Recruitment Prep Goals & Priorities Align Projects Enter Staffing Requests Budget Approval Q1: October - December Position Requests Visualizations Forecasting 5-Year Plan HR Title Review Q3: April - June Budget Development 3 Connecting Resources & Priorities Process Improvements 2020 - Staffing System 2022 - Historical Data & Growth Rates 2024 - Position Types Temporary/Contractor Conversions 2025 - 5-Year Rolling Forecast Visualizations & Dashboard Maintain & Enhance Performance 2026 - Aligning Strategic Goals & Projects Austin Water Strategic Plan Annual Work Plans Collaboration Human Resources Titles, Job Descriptions, Hiring Finance Budget Impact 4 Staffing Planning – Current Process 1 2 3 4 5 Goals & Priorities Goals & Priorities • AW Strategic Plan • AW Strategic Plan • Citywide Strategic Plan • Citywide Strategic Plan Program Area Program Area Planning Planning • Maintain Performance • Maintain Performance • Enhance Performance • Enhance Performance Request Positions Request Positions Visualization Visualization Forecasting • AW Staffing System • AW Staffing System collects data needed collects data needed for City budget process for City budget process • 5-year Organizational • 5-year Organizational and Program Area and Program Area Dashboards Dashboards • Comprehensive 5-year plan 5 1) Goals & Priorities Plan Alignment City of Austin Imagine Austin Citywide Strategic Plan Austin Water Strategic Plan 7 Citywide x Austin Water CITYWIDE STRATEGIC PRIORITIES COMMUNITY HEALTH & SUSTAINABILITY ECONOMIC & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT EQUITABLE SERVICE DELIVERY HOMELESSNESS & HOUSING MOBILITY & CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE HIGH-PERFORMING GOVERNMENT PUBLIC SAFETY CH.3 CH.4 EW.1 ES.3 HH.1 MC.4 MC.5 HG.2 HG.3 PS.3 Service Excellence Community Trust Community Trust Community Trust Community Trust Proactive Infrastructure Proactive Infrastructure Next Level Thriving Team Proactive Infrastructure Citywide Strategic Plan | Performance ATX 8 Austin Water Strategic Goals Thriving …
Item 07 - AW’s Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget, Capital Budget,and 5-Year Capital Improvement — original pdf
Proposed Budget 2027 Austin Water | July 29, 2026 AGENDA FY 2027 Proposed Budget Overview Sources and Uses of Funds Capital Improvement Plan Debt Management Minimizing Bill Impacts Ongoing Budget Considerations 2 FY 2027 Proposed Budget Overview Austin Water Budget Overview & Highlights 2024 Cost of Service Study Rate design for equitable cost recovery by customer class Rates for water and wastewater services are self-sustaining Public Involvement Committee (PIC) reviewed methodology and provided input Extensive community engagement Austin Water and Community Priorities Phased rate increases FY 2025-2030 Prioritize affordability while investing in resiliency and reliability Strong financial health and stable bond ratings, with industry-leading debt management strategies FY 2027 Rate Impacts Proposed average monthly residential bill increase of $7.76 per month Customer Assistance Program average monthly bill increase of $6.96 per month 4 Fund Summary DESCRIPTION FY26 AMENDED BUDGET FY26 ESTIMATED FY27 PROPOSED BUDGET Beginning Fund Balance $289.0 $284.4 $288.1 Revenue & Transfers In $829.3 $840.3 $883.1 Expenditures & Transfers Out $863.9 $836.7 $899.8 Change in Fund Balance ($34.6) $3.6 ($16.8) Ending Fund Balance $254.4 $288.1 $271.3 FTEs 1,439 1,439 1,482 5 SOURCES & USES OF FUNDS 6 6 Sources of Funds Department Service Revenue: FY 2026 Amended: $761.8 million FY 2027 Proposed: $816.1 million $450 $400 $350 $300 $250 $200 $150 $100 $50 $0 $390.4 $367.2 $398.4 $369.3 $3.6 $3.7 Water Services Wastewater Services Reclaimed Water Services FY26 Amended FY27 Proposed $21.7 $23.6 Miscellaneous Revenue 7 Uses of Funds Department Expenditures: FY 2026 Amended: $863.9 million FY 2027 Proposed: $899.8 million $400 $350 $300 $250 $200 $150 $100 $50 $0 $348.4 $358.6 $281.3 $293.1 $197.0 $208.8 $37.2 $39.3 Program Requirements Other Requirements Debt Service Transfers FY26 Amended FY27 Proposed 8 Significant Requirement Changes (in millions) Wages and Benefits Contractuals and Commodities • $4.3M increase for City-wide wage adjustment • $2.4M increase for City-wide market study adjustment • $1.2M increase for employee health insurance cost • $5.1M increase for 44 new FTEs • $2.4M increase for street cut repairs • ($1.1M) decrease for water conservation advertising campaigns • • • ($1.3M) decrease for water conservation commercial incentives ($2.1M) decrease for consultant contracts and other services ($7.4M) decrease for budget utilization adjustment Utility Billing System Support Capital Related Costs • ($0.6M) decrease • $11.8M increase in debt service requirement • $18.7M increase in CIP cash financing targets 9 Transfer …
Item 07 - Committee Update of Water and Wastewater Commission Budget Committee - Budget Report — original pdf
WATER & WASTEWATER COMMISSION BUDGET COMMITTEE REPORT Overview The Committee appreciates the opportunity to review Austin Water’s FY 2027-2031 Financial Forecast and Budget material and provide the following summary to the Water and Wastewater Commission. Budget Committee Members: Marcela Tuñón, Chair (District 9) Christopher Maxwell-Gaines, Vice Chair (District 8) Shwetha Pandurangi (District 6) Evan Wolstencroft (District 5) Budget Review Executive Summary Austin Water’s Acting Assistant Director of Financial Services, Christina Romero, and staff presented an update on Austin Water’s five-year financial forecast for FY27 - FY31. Staff also provided a recap of the 2024 cost of service study, which included revenue and rate projections, debt service management, and an overview of Austin Water’s Proposed FY 2026-2031 Capital Spending Plan and the Proposed FY 2026-2027 Budget. These items are highlighted below: 1) Enterprise Resiliency - Austin Water (AW) continues to focus on enhancing emergency preparedness and responsiveness, developing operational resiliency for a range of emergency conditions, and identifying and addressing natural hazards resulting from climate change. This is reflected in additional 44 FTE’s for FY27 to cover various strategic goals. 2) Key financial performance indicators • Operating Budget – FY2026 is estimated at $836.7 M, FY2027 proposed budget is $899.8 M. • Debt Coverage – FY2026 is estimated to be 2.22, FY2027 is forecasted to be 1.98, above AW’s financial policy target of 1.75. • Days Cash on Hand - FY2026 estimated to be 274 days, FY 2027 is forecasted to be 260 days, above AW’s goal of 245 days. • % Cash for CIP Spending – FY 2026 is estimated to be 36% at the current financial policy, and FY 2027 is forecasted to be 23.2% at a weighted average. The updated FY 2027 financial policy: 20% is desirable for generational projects and 35-50% for all other projects, resulting in a blended financial policy target of 29.9%. 3) Debt Management • The Utility continues to use capital recovery fees (CRF) for debt defeasance with $30 M debt defeasance FY 2027. • CRFs are declining and net revenue for FY25 was $29.5 M, and net revenue as of June 2026 was $17.0 M. • Other funding opportunities currently being utilized by AW include: o TWDB Low-interest loans to date of $363.6 M. o Second loan closing $5M of the total $45M SWIFT Polybutylene loan in November 2026 o $59M CWSRF loan for Walnut Creek WWTP Expansion to 100 MGD closed May …
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Item 02 - Water and Wastewater Commission Budget Committee Report — original pdf
WATER & WASTEWATER COMMISSION BUDGET COMMITTEE REPORT Overview The Committee appreciates the opportunity to review Austin Water’s FY 2027-2031 Financial Forecast and Budget material and provide the following summary to the Water and Wastewater Commission. Budget Committee Members: Marcela Tuñón, Chair (District 9) Christopher Maxwell-Gaines, Vice Chair (District 8) Shwetha Pandurangi (District 6) Evan Wolstencroft (District 5) Budget Review Executive Summary Austin Water’s Acting Assistant Director of Financial Services, Christina Romero, and staff presented an update on Austin Water’s five-year financial forecast for FY27 - FY31. Staff also provided a recap of the 2024 cost of service study, which included revenue and rate projections, debt service management, and an overview of Austin Water’s Proposed FY 2026-2031 Capital Spending Plan and the Proposed FY 2026-2027 Budget. These items are highlighted below: 1) Enterprise Resiliency - Austin Water (AW) continues to focus on enhancing emergency preparedness and responsiveness, developing operational resiliency for a range of emergency conditions, and identifying and addressing natural hazards resulting from climate change. This is reflected in additional 44 FTE’s for FY27 to cover various strategic goals. 2) Key financial performance indicators • Operating Budget – FY2026 is estimated at $836.7 M, FY2027 proposed budget is $899.8 M. • Debt Coverage – FY2026 is estimated to be 2.22, FY2027 is forecasted to be 1.98, above AW’s financial policy target of 1.75. • Days Cash on Hand - FY2026 estimated to be 274 days, FY 2027 is forecasted to be 260 days, above AW’s goal of 245 days. • % Cash for CIP Spending – FY 2026 is estimated to be 36% at the current financial policy, and FY 2027 is forecasted to be 23.2% at a weighted average. The updated FY 2027 financial policy: 20% is desirable for generational projects and 35-50% for all other projects, resulting in a blended financial policy target of 29.9%. 3) Debt Management • The Utility continues to use capital recovery fees (CRF) for debt defeasance with $30 M debt defeasance FY 2027. • CRFs are declining and net revenue for FY25 was $29.5 M, and net revenue as of June 2026 was $17.0 M. • Other funding opportunities currently being utilized by AW include: o TWDB Low-interest loans to date of $363.6 M. o Second loan closing $5M of the total $45M SWIFT Polybutylene loan in November 2026 o $59M CWSRF loan for Walnut Creek WWTP Expansion to 100 MGD closed May …
20260729 – 002: FY26-27 Proposed Budget Recommendation — original pdf
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION 20260729 -002: Recommendation to Council on Austin Water’s Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Date of Approval: July 29, 2026 Recommendation The Water and Wastewater Commission recommends approval of Austin Water’s Fiscal Year 2026- 2027 Proposed Operating Budget, Capital Budget, new appropriations, rates, and fees, and 5-Year Capital Improvement (CIP) spending plan. Description of Recommendation to Council Austin Water maintains a stable financial outlook. This outlook is supported by strong bond ratings, including Moody’s recent upgrade to Aa1, as well as a five-year forecast that complies with Council-approved financial policies. A key exception to these policies is reduced cash financing for major generational projects, such as the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion, where debt financing allows future customers to share the cost of large capital improvements from which they will benefit. The Budget Committee recommends approval of the proposed FY 2027 Austin Water budget. In support of that recommendation, the Committee encourages future budget processes to continue prioritizing outreach and education to Austin Water customers about water conservation. Before Austin Water decreases program funding for outreach and education about conservation, other cost-reduction strategies should be evaluated. Although recent rainfall and flooding have improved water supply conditions, demand-side strategies like conservation must remain a core component of Austin Water’s approach alongside Water Forward supply-side efforts, such as Indirect Potable Reuse and Aquifer Storage and Recovery, as Austin prepares for continued growth, climate variability, and future drought conditions. Motioned By: Commissioner Alex Navarro Seconded By: Commissioner Jesse Penn Vote: 9-0 For: Chair Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Vice Chair Marcela Tuñón, Commissioners Amanda Marzullo, Alex Navarro, Alex Ortiz, Jesse Penn, Mike Reyes, Shannon Trilli, and Evan Wolstencroft. Against: None Abstain: None Absent: Commissioners Andrew Maas and Shwetha Pandurangi Attest: Vicky Addie, Water and Wastewater Commission Liaison Vicky Addie
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, JULY 28, 2026, AT 6 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Planning 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 2 p.m. on the day of the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, please use the QR code or link at the end of this document. If you have questions regarding speaker registration, please contact Ella Garcia, Staff Liaison, at LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-978-0821. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Alice Woods, Chair (District 2) Casey Haney, Vice Chair (Mayor’s Representative) Felicity Maxwell, Secretary (District 5) Imad Ahmed, Parliamentarian (District 6) Anna Lan (Mayor’s Representative) Vacant (Mayor’s Representative) Chris Gannon (District 1) EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez (District 3) Brian Bedrosian (District 4) Adam Powell (District 7) Peter Breton (District 8) Danielle Skidmore (District 9) Joshua Hiller (District 10) Jeffery Bowen, Chair of Board of Adjustment TC Broadnax, City Manager Candace Hunter, A.I.S.D. Board of Trustees Richard Mendoza, Director of Transportation and Public Works Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0821 Attorney: Jenna Schwartz, 512-978-0871 Page 1 of 6 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first four 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 Planning Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Rezoning: Location: C14-2025-0051 - Woodward Mixed Use Flats; District 3 3426 ½ Parker Lane and 1710, 1712, 1714, 1716, 1718, 1720, 1722, 1724 Woodward Street, Country Club West Watershed; East Riverside/Oltorf Combined (Parker Lane) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Flats on Woodward LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Thrower Design LLC (Victoria Haase) MF-3 to GR-DB90 Applicant postponement request to August 25, 2026 Jonathan Tomko, AICP, 512-974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Austin Planning 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2026-0008 - 1900 Rosewood Block; District 1 1155 Chicon Street; 1900, 1902, 1904, 1906 Rosewood Street; 1152 Poquito Street, Boggy Creek Watershed; Rosewood Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: 2019 Bagels, LP and Poquito …
00 Speaker Registration Information — original pdf
SPEAKER REGISTRATION All participants wishing to address the commission must register to speak. Public participation is available by teleconference or in-person. Presentations and handouts are requested to be e- mailed by 1:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. TELECONFERNCE REGISTRATION Registration for participation by teleconference closes at 2:00 p.m., the day of the meeting. Teleconference code and additional information to be provided after the closing of the teleconference registration period. IN-PERSON REGISTRATION While in-person registrants are encouraged to register in advance of the meeting, in-person registration closes at 5:30 p.m., the day of the meeting. Please scan the QR code below with a mobile device or click on the link below. Mobile devices will also be available at the meeting for public use for the purpose of speaker registration. SPEAKER DONATION OF TIME For discussion cases, speaker donation of time is an available option for in-person participants. Both the registered speaker donating time and the speaker recipient must be present when the public hearing is conducted. See chart below regarding speaker time allotments. SPEAKING ORDER The speaking order is determined by the order in which individuals register to speak and is conducted on a first-come, first-served basis. If multiple speakers register as the Primary Speaker, the first to register is allotted the additional speaking time. Participants who are part of a group or organization and wish to request a specific speaking order must contact Ella Garcia, Staff Liaison, at LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov or 512-978-0821 as soon as possible, and no later than 2:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Click on the link below or scan the QR code and submit the form to register to speak. Speakers should submit a separate registration form for each item of interest. https://forms.office.com/g/W9r6dSSkUG SPEAKER TESTIMONY TIME ALLOCATION PUBLIC HEARING CASES – CONSENT ITEMS *Donation of time is not an option for consent items. All speakers in favor or opposed 2 minutes each PUBLIC HEARING CASES – DISCUSSION ITEMS The applicant/speaker designated by the applicant or the primary speaker in favor Primary speaker opposed All other speakers in favor or opposed 5 minutes; up to 9 minutes total with donated time, plus a 2 minute rebuttal 5 minutes; up to 9 minutes total with donated time 2 minutes each; up to 6 minutes total with donated time DISCUSSION POSTPONEMENT *Donation of time is not an option for discussion postponement. The applicant/speaker designated by the …
01 Draft Meeting Minutes July 14, 2026 — original pdf
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, July 14, 2026 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2026 The Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 14, 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 6:07 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Alice Woods, Chair Casey Haney, Vice Chair Felicity Maxwell, Secretary Imad Ahmed, Parliamentarian Brian Bedrosian Peter Breton Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Chris Gannon Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Danielle Skidmore Commissioners Absent: Joshua Hiller Anna Lan Adam Powell Ex-Officio Members Absent: Jeffery Bowen TC Broadnax Candace Hunter Richard Mendoza 1 Vacancy on the Dais 1 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, July 14, 2026 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. The minutes from the meeting of Tuesday, June 23, 2026, were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Breton’s motion, Vice Chair Haney’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Hiller, Lan, and Powell were absent. 1 vacancy on the dais. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2026-0019.01 - 3701 Speedway, 3703 Speedway and 104 East 37th Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Street NPA; District 9 3701 and 3703 Speedway and 104 East 37th Street, Waller Creek Watershed; Central Austin Combined (North University) Neighborhood Planning Area La Familia Partnership LTD, a Texas limited partnership Dubois Bryant & Campbell, LLP (David Hartman) Mixed Use/Office to Mixed Use land use Recommended Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Austin Planning The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of Mixed Use land use for NPA-2026- 0019.01 - 3701 Speedway, 3703 Speedway and 104 East 37th Street NPA; District 9, located at 3701 and 3703 Speedway and 104 East 37th Street, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Breton’s motion, Vice Chair Haney’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Hiller, Lan, and Powell were absent. 1 vacancy on the dais. 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-2026-0020 - 3701 Speedway, 3703 Speedway and 104 East 37th Street Rezoning; District 9 3701 and 3703 Speedway and 104 East 37th Street, Waller Creek Watershed; Central Austin Combined (North University) Neighborhood Planning Area La Familia Partnership LTD, a Texas limited partnership Dubois Bryant & Campbell, LLP (David Hartman) LO-NCCD-ETOD-DBETOD-NP to LR-NCCD-ETOD-DBETOD-NP Recommended Cynthia Hadri, 512-974-7620, cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov Austin Planning The motion to approve Staff’s …
02 C14-2025-0051 - Woodward Mixed Use Flats; District 3 - Applicant Postponement Request — original pdf
Outlook RE: Applicant Postponement Request Woodward Mixed Use Flats ((14-2025-0051) From Victoria Date Tue 7/21/202612:50 PM To Cc Ron Thrower > > I Hello Jonathan, External Email - Exercise Caution I would like to postpone this case to the August 25th Planning Commission hearing and will submit an amendment to the application this week. T hank you, Victoria Haase 7��Af!� th rower design. com Mail: P.O. Box 41957, Austin, Texas 78704 Physical: 1507 Inglewood St., Austin, Texas 78741-1141 02 C14-2025-0051 - Woodward Mixed Use Flats; District 31 of 1
03 C14-2026-0008 - 1900 Rosewood Block; District 1 - Applicant Postponement Request — original pdf
Outlook RE: (14-2026-0008 - 1900 Rosewood Block Applicant Postponement to 9/8/2026 From Michael Whellan Date Wed 7/22/2026 6:07 PM To Tomko, Jonathan Cc > > >; Michael Whellan I External Email - Exercise Caution Yes, on behalf of the applicant, please postpone the hearing until September ath . Thank you. MJW. 03 C14-2026-0008 - 1900 Rosewood Block; District 11 of 1
04 C14-2026-0029 - 9807 Middle Fiskville; District 4 - Staff Report — original pdf
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2026-0029 (9807 Middle Fiskville Road) DISTRICT: 4 ADDRESS: 9807 Middle Fiskville Road ZONING FROM: W/LO-CO-NP and CS-NP TO: LI-CO-NP SITE AREA: approximately 1.061 acres (approximately 46,211 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: RLF III Central, LLC AGENT: DPR Construction (Stephen Rye) CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko, AICP (512) 974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting limited industrial services-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (LI-CO-NP) combining district zoning. The Conditional Overlay would prohibit the following 15 uses: - Bail Bond Services - Service Station - Outdoor Entertainment - Exterminating Services - Recycling Center - Performance Venue - Kennels - Club or Lodge - Liquor Sales - Drop-Off Recycling Collection Facility - Basic Industry - Outdoor Sports & Recreation - Indoor Sports and Recreation - Resource Extraction - Scrap and Salvage The staff’s recommendation would maintain the elements of the conditional overlay from Ordinance 010614-29 and 010830-42 which include a 35-foot wide vegetative buffer north and east of the property lines, and prohibit vehicular access from the property to Northcape Drive. This recommendation does not include any vehicle trip count limitations. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, please see the basis of recommendation section below. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: July 28, 2026: Case is scheduled to be heard by Planning Commission CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: TBD 04 C14-2026-0029 - 9807 Middle Fiskville; District 41 of 14 C14-2026-0029 2 ISSUES: In certain cases, limited industrial services (LI) zoning may be used within the mixed-use future land use category, provided the most intense industrial uses are limited through a Conditional Overlay. Therefore, Staff has determined that a plan amendment application is not required for this case. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is currently a former Frito Lay Distribution center of approximately 50,000 square feet that was constructed in approximately 1981 and approximately 150,000 square feet of paved parking. The previous conditional overlay from 2001 included a 35-foot vegetative buffer to the north and the east of the property to buffer the single-family neighborhood to the north and the east. It also included prohibiting vehicular traffic to Northcape Drive to the south of the property. While limited industrial services zoning is close to an existing single-family neighborhood, this appears to be a reuse of an existing building that has been there since 1981. The site is 1/3 mile north of East Rundberg Lane and approximately 500 feet east …
05 SP-2025-0251C - 815 W 11th Street Office Building; District 9 - Staff Report — original pdf
PLANNING COMMISSION SITE PLAN WAIVER REQUEST REVIEW SHEET CASE: SP-2025-0251C PLANNING COMMISSION DATE: July 28, 2026 (Continued from July 14, 2026) COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 PROJECT NAME: 815 W 11th Street Office Building ADDRESS OF SITE: 815 W 11th Street APPLICANT: BSF Land Ventures, LLC (Kevin Fleming) AGENT: Bleyl Engineering (Jason Rodgers) AREA: 0.147 acre (6,425 sq.ft.) WATERSHED: Shoal Creek Creek (Urban) WATERSHED ORDINANCE: Comprehensive Watershed Ordinance C.I.P. STATUS: N/A T.I.A.: N/A CAPITOL VIEW: MOPAC Bridge Capitol View Corridor. See Attached Letter. PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is proposing a four story office/residential building with a single residential unit on the fourth floor. Structure parking is proposed on a below ground level and at street level. A waiver is requested from the requirement to place a pedestrian oriented use between the first floor parking and the street. EXISTING ZONING: The site is zoned DMU-CO-ETOD-DBETOD. The Conditional (CO) overlay establishes a height limit of 40 feet for commercial uses and up to 60 feet for Residential uses above 40 feet. DESCRIPTION OF WAIVER: LDC Section 25-6-591 (see appendix) establishes parking standards for projects in the downtown CBD and DMU Zones. One of those requirements is that a parking garage must be separated from an adjacent street by a pedestrian-oriented use. Allowed pedestrian-oriented uses are listed in LDC Section 25-2-691 and include residential uses as well as a variety of retail, restaurant and personal services uses. LDC Section 25-6-591D authorizes the Planning Commission to waive the requirement to provide a pedestrian oriented use if enforcing that regulation does not allow a reasonable use of the property or if other circumstances attributable to the property make compliance impractical. The applicant is requesting a waiver based on the size and configuration of the lot and the proposed access and parking layout. The subject site is a mid-block parcel, approximately 50 feet wide with frontage on 11th Street to the north and to the alley on the south. The proposed building extends to the east and west property lines. A below-ground parking level 10 spaces (including one ADA space) be accessed from the alley. Ten enclosed parking spaces (including 6 compact spaces) would be accessed at street level from 11th Street. The two-way driveway access to the first floor parking is 18 feet wide. As designed, the driveway is generally central to the building, with a 20 foot wide stairwell and elevator lobby to the west, and …
06 Planning Commission Annual Internal Review 2025 — original pdf
Board/Commission Questionnaire: Annual Internal Review 1. Board or commission name. a. Planning Commission 2. Have the board/commission's actions throughout the year complied with City Council directives and bylaws? This should address all elements of the board's mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. a. Yes 3. How many recommendations did your board or commission approve? a. 4 4. Please list the recommendation numbers. a. 20250923-013; 20260324-017; two recommendations approved but still pending final versions. 5. Which recommendations are closely aligned to the organization's core mission and why? a. 20250923-013: Recommending amendments to Title 25 so non-residential and mixed-use projects can use the DB90 and DBETOD density bonus programs is a direct exercise of the Commission's Charter Article X(B)(ii) duty to review and recommend on proposed land development regulations, and it advances the comprehensive plan's compact-and-connected growth goals by making density bonus areas walkable and mixed-use rather than residential-only. b. September 9, 2025 (Housing-Related Code Amendments): Recommending that Council harmonize the Land Development Code with the City's technical codes and criteria manuals so that HOME Phases 1 and 2 produce the housing capacity Council intended falls squarely within Charter Article X(B)(ii) and X(E), which charge the Commission with recommending on land development regulations and monitoring the effectiveness of adopted policy, and it serves the housing affordability goals at the center of the comprehensive plan. 6. Which recommendations are adjacent to the organization's core mission and why? a. 20260324-017: Requesting FY26-27 funding for commissioner training, more usable staff reports for rezoning and NPA cases, a technical focus group on code amendments, a community liaison for the zoning process, and an Ordinance and Policy Support Office builds the Commission's and the City's capacity to do land-use work well rather than performing that work directly, and will improve the quality of the Commission's recommendations to Council. b. February 10, 2026 (Online Message Board): Recommending that Council authorize and staff an online message board for Planning Commissioners does not itself review a plan, regulation, or plat, but it strengthens how the Commission deliberates between meetings and how transparently it does so under State law, supporting its function as an advisory body to Council under Charter Article X(H). 7. Please share any further context that could support or explain your recommendations. a. The Commission's recommendations this period share a common throughline: ensuring that land use policy Council has already adopted actually …
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISPANIC LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION TUESDAY, JULY 28, 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 23, 2026. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing from Austin Public Health regarding general information on the Domestic Violence Center. Presentation by Laura LaFuente, Assistant Director, Austin Public Health and Akeshia Johnson Smothers, Program Manager III, Austin Public Health. 3. Staff briefing from Austin Police Department regarding the transition of the Eloise House to Brave. Presentation by Kachina Clark, Division Manager, Austin Police and Marcy Alonzo, Sexual Assault Response and Resource Team (SARRT) Coordinator, Austin Police. 4. Staff briefing from Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment (ACME) regarding Spanish Language support for ACME funding programs. Presentation by Morgan Messick, Assistant Director, ACME and Laura Odegaard, Division Manager – Cultural Affairs and Investments, ACME. 5. Staff briefing regarding the 2026 East Austin Historic Resource Survey. Presentation by Sofia Wagner, Planner III, Austin Planning. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Approve a revision of the bylaws to add public safety to the purpose and duties. 7. Approve a Recommendation to Council to Protect Language Access Programs. 8. Approve a Recommendation to Council to Protect SAFE Alliance and Eloise House 9. Approve a Recommendation to Council to Protect Mental Health Services 10. Approve a Recommendation to Protect Community Hubs and Organizations with Wraparound Services. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The …
Item 1: Draft Minutes 06.23.26 — original pdf
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 Permitting and Development Center, room 1401. 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. 2