Early Childhood Council DRAFT 2026 Calendar of Regular Meetings The ECC will meet on the second Wednesday of the month in 2026, except for in August and November. There will not be meetings in July or December. Date Time Location * January 14 9 a.m. City Hall, Room 1101 February 11 9 a.m. City Hall, Room 1101 March 11 9 a.m. TBD April 8 9 a.m. City Hall, Room 1101 May 13 June 10 9 a.m. City Hall, Room 1101 9 a.m. City Hall, Room 1101 July – No meeting August 8 (Saturday) ???? a.m. TBD September 9 9 a.m. City Hall, Room 1101 October 14 9 a.m. City Hall, Room 1101 November 18 9 a.m. City Hall, Room 1101 December – No meeting * Locations subject to change and will be listed on posted agendas and available on the Early Childhood Council page: austintexas.gov/ecc.
PRESENTATION TITLE OF A FEW WORDS PreK Partnerships: A Premium Shared Service Denisse Baldwin Associate Vice President Early Learning Advancement ‹#› Key Components of PK Partnerships • District co-enrolls PK eligible students at high-quality childcare centers • District receives a percentage of the Average Daily Attendance (ADA) funds generated • Childcare centers receive the rest of the ADA generated by co-enrolled students ‹#›12 Full Day = 420 min (7 hrs) Child care center hours 7:00am - 6:00pm (11 hrs) • Full-day PK4 is required • PK3 is not required • eligible PK students only generate ½ day PK Eligibility 1. Cannot speak/comprehend English language 2. Low-income (NSLP) 3. Homeless 4. Military - active 5. Military - veteran 6. DFPS/Foster Care 7. STAR Award 8. Teacher in the district employed PK student generates $3,250 per year if 100% attendance PreK Partnerships 7:00-8:00 8:00-3:00 Full Day = 420 min (7 hrs) Child care center hours 7:00am - 6:00pm (11 hrs) • 80% ADA Generated • Child Care Subsidy (if eligible) • Parent Tuition or Parent 3:00-6:00 Share of Cost ELAC - Shared Services What is a Shared Services Alliance? Our goal is to improve operational stability and service quality in all participating centers by centralizing business and pedagogical leadership. BENEFITS OF JOINING • Spend less time and money on all resources • Improve quality through coaching and Professional Development • Access Navigation & Virtual Assistant Director Support • Achieve Iron Triangle metrics: ⚬ Full Enrollment ⚬ Full Fee Collection ⚬ Revenue Covers Cost per Child ELAC - Shared Services PARTNERS & RESOURCES ELAC - Shared Services PARTNERS & RESOURCES • Annual cost savings tracked per provider • On the job training for teachers and administration • Tracking hours of time saved with navigation, clerical, and virtual assistant director support Both locations North & South locations 10 RRISD PARTNER SITES DISTRICT PARTNERS 20 AISD PARTNER SITES Global Kids Preschool All three locations! ELAC-PreK Partnerships 80% Average Daily Attendance passed through to TRS 3 & 4 Star Centers providing high quality PreK! A PREMIUM SHARED SERVICE PreK 3 & PreK 4 PreK 3 23-24 $684,097 $63,487 $747,584 24-25 $629,175 $103,953 $733,128 Over $100,000 passed into hands of teachers in 24-25 • Registration & co-enrollment support ⚬ PreLAS testing ⚬ PK eligibility verification • Instructional coaching • Ongoing professional development • Family Engagement support • Access to all Shared Services Meet the Team Aaron De …
Early Childhood Council Approved 2026 Calendar of Regular Meetings The ECC will meet on the second Wednesday of the month in 2026, except for in August and November. There will not be meetings in July or December. Date Time Location * January 14 9 a.m. City Hall, Room 1101 February 11 9 a.m. City Hall, Room 1101 March 11 9 a.m. Permitting and Development Center (PDC) April 8 9 a.m. City Hall, Room 1101 May 13 June 10 9 a.m. City Hall, Room 1101 9 a.m. City Hall, Room 1101 July – No meeting August 8 (Saturday) ???? a.m. TBD September 9 9 a.m. City Hall, Room 1101 October 14 9 a.m. City Hall, Room 1101 November 18 9 a.m. City Hall, Room 1101 December – No meeting * Locations subject to change and will be listed on posted agendas and available on the Early Childhood Council page: austintexas.gov/ecc.
EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 8, 2025 EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2025 The Early Childhood Council convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at City Hall, Board & Commission Room #1101, 301 West Second Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Hamilton called the Early Childhood Council Meeting to order at 9:06 a.m. Board Members in Attendance: Chair Hamilton and Members Latham-Sikes, McCollum, McIllwain, and Sears Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Vice Chair Menard and Members McHorse, Navarro, and Rivas PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five speakers to register 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. Cyndy Karras, Austin Chapter of the Texas Association for the Education of Young Children (TXAEYC), gave public comment regarding accreditation meetings and the TXAEYC conference. Madison Mattise, Workforce Solutions Capital Area (WFS), gave public comment regarding the WFS contract with Travis County for child care scholarships and gap funding for child care providers. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Early Childhood Council Regular Meeting on September 10, 2025 The minutes from the meeting on 9/10/2025 were approved unanimously on Member Latham-Sikes’s motion and Member McCollum’s second, on a 9-0 vote. EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 8, 2025 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and possible action to approve the 2026 Early Childhood Council (ECC) regular meeting calendar The 2026 ECC regular meeting calendar was approved unanimously on Member Latham- Sikes’s motion and Member McIllwain’s second, on a 9-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. 6. Presentation from Denisse Baldwin, Associate Vice President of Early Learning Advancement at United Way for Greater Austin, regarding Pre-K Partnerships Denisse Baldwin presented an overview of the Pre-K Partnership hub at United Way for Greater Austin, which co-enrolls pre-K eligible children at high-quality child care centers in either Austin ISD or Round Rock ISD. Discussion of the draft summary report and other deliverables for the quality-of-life study of Austin’s families with young children conducted by Decision Information Resources, Inc. (DIR) Members discussed the child care, housing, health, community-based supports, and economic security recommendations in the summary of the draft report. The ECC may have future discussions about how the recommendations in the report could inform the ECC’s budget recommendations. Updates from the September Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) meeting …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the COMPREHENSIVE PLAN JOINT COMMITTEE October 8, 2025 at 4:00pm PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 2103 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR. AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Comprehensive Plan Joint 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, call or email Christopher Crain, 512-974-8041, christopher.crain@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: PLANNING COMMISSION ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION Imad Ahmed Betsy Greenberg David Fouts Hank Smith AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the COMPREHENSIVE PLAN JOINT COMMITTEE REGULAR CALLED MEETING on October 9, 2024. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing on the Internal Review Report for the Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee by Christopher Crain, Planning Department. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. 6. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. Discussion and possible action to approve a recommendation to initiate amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to modify permitted uses along Imagine Austin corridors. Discussion and possible action to recommend initiation of amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to modify permitted and conditional uses for residential zones. Discussion and possible action to approve the 2026 Annual Meeting Schedule for the Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Christopher Crain at the Planning Department, at 512-974-8041, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee, please contact Christopher Crain at 512-974-8041.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN JOINT COMMITTEE REGULAR CALLED MEETING DRAFT MINUTES 9, October, 2024 The Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee convened in a REGULAR CALLED meeting on 9, October, 2024, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Room 2103 in Austin, Texas. Chair Haynes called the Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee Meeting to order at 4:13 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Adam Haynes (Chair), Thompson (Vice Chair) Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Ryan Johnson, Hank Smith PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There were no speakers signed up to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee REGULAR CALLED MEETING on 10, April, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of 4/10/2024 were approved on Hank Smith motion, Carrie Thompson second on a unanimous vote. (Commissioners Cox, Fouts, and Phillips were absent) STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing regarding Equity-Based Preservation Plan by Cara Bertron, Planning Department. The presentation was made by Cara Bertron, Program Manager, Planning Department, to give an overview of the Equity-Based Preservation Plan. Staff briefing regarding progress of the Imagine Austin update by Evelyn Mitchell and Christopher Crain, Planning Department. Presentation was made by Christopher Crain Planner, Planner Senior, Planning Department, and Evelyn Mitchell, Planner Principal, Planning Department, to provide an update on the current status of the Imagine Austin update. 1 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and possible action to approve the FY23-24 Annual Review and Report of the Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee. The motion to approve FY23-24 Annual Review and Report was approved, with amendments, on Ryan Johnson’s motion, Carrie Thompson second on a unanimous vote. Amendments include: the addition of the changes to the Compliance Review Checklist to section 1 and text revisions to section 2. (Commissioners Cox, Fouts, and Phillips were absent.) Chair Adam Haynes adjourned the meeting at 5:23p.m. without objection. 2
A RECOMMENDATION TO RESTRICT SOME COMMERCIAL USES ON IMAGINE AUSTIN CORRIDORS WHEREAS the Imagine Austin Plan included several stated livability objectives, including: ● Promote a compact and connected city, ● Development occurring in connected and pedestrian-friendly patterns supporting transit and urban lifestyles and reducing sprawl, while protecting and enhancing neighborhoods, ● Development occurring across the city in a manner friendly to families with children, seniors, and individuals with disabilities, ● Austin's unique character and local businesses being recognized as a vital part of our community, ● Clear guidelines supporting both quality development and preservation that sustain and improve Austin's character and provide certainty for residents and the business community, ● Austin's diverse population being active and healthy, with access to locally-grown, nourishing foods, and affordable healthcare; and WHEREAS the “Imagine Austin Growth Concept Map” is one of the “Imagine Austin Decision Guidelines” incorporated into the Comprehensive Decision Making Matrix included in the Zoning Change Review Sheet provided by City of Austin Staff for review by the Zoning & Platting Commission; and WHEREAS the Imagine Austin Growth Concept Map includes Imagine Austin Activity Corridors, which are meant to facilitate a “long-term shift toward transit, walking and biking” and zoning policy along these corridors should enhance transit-supportive uses, encourage more intentional and equitable land stewardship with increased bicycle, pedestrian, and transit connectivity, housing options and opportunities, public realm activation, and new economic opportunities near public transit; THEREFORE, be it resolved that the following are PROHIBITED uses on properties located on an Imagine Austin Activity Corridor: COMMERCIAL USES: ● Agricultural Sale and Services ● Campground ● Carriage Stable ● Convenience Storage ● Electronic Testing ● Equipment Repair Services ● Equipment Sales ● Exterminating Services ● Recreational Equipment Maintenance & Storage ● Recreational Equipment Sales ● Research Testing Services ● Research Warehousing Services ● Scrap and Salvage ● Stables ● Vehicle Storage INDUSTRIAL USES: ● Basic Industry ● General Warehousing and Distribution ● Recycling Center ● Resource Extraction AGRICULTURAL USES: ● Animal Production? ● Crop Production? ● Indoor Crop Production? THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that drive-thru services are expressly prohibited for all commercial uses as described in this proposal. This prohibition applies to, but is not limited to, restaurants, banks, pharmacies, and any other commercial establishments utilizing drive-thru operations as part of their service model. All new businesses shall comply with this prohibition. Non-conforming uses established prior to the effective date of this …
A RECOMMENDATION TO ALLOW SOME COMMERCIAL USES IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES WHEREAS current City of Austin land use separates residential homes from commercial uses, making it difficult for individuals to access services without the use of an automobile; and WHEREAS single family homes are traditionally an attractive option for families, including members that may not own or be able to drive; and WHEREAS a majority of Austin’s residential neighborhoods were built after 1960 and therefore were not designed on a walkable, grid pattern; and WHEREAS some of Austin’s most beloved, central neighborhoods (i.e., Clarksville, Hyde Park, Crestview, Bouldin) offer historic and replicable examples of how a mix of housing types and commercial uses can be compatible with neighborhood life and encourage walkability; and WHEREAS auto-centric development patterns don’t support the same kind of social interactions, neighborhood cohesion or safety via “eyes on the street” that walkable neighborhoods do; and WHEREAS the City of Austin’s Strategic Mobility Plan has identified a 50/50 mode split goal by 2039 and many personal trips are within 2.5 miles of the home, which is beyond the reach of walking; and WHEREAS walking or riding a bicycle on major arterial roads is an uncomfortable or unsafe option for many residents – particularly the young, those living with disabilities, and older adults; and WHEREAS many residents cannot access medical, counseling, pet, convenience or personal improvement services – services that support aging in place – without the support of a driver at personal expense or the support of social services; and WHEREAS many parts of the city of Austin include grocery store deserts, transit deserts and medical services deserts – with no current hospital operating east of IH-35; and WHEREAS we eliminated parking minimums across the city of Austin in order to, among other goals, allow more affordable housing to be within walking distance to small scale commercial businesses; and WHEREAS the Imagine Austin Plan included several stated livability objectives, including: ● Promote a compact and connected city, ● Development occurring in connected and pedestrian-friendly patterns supporting transit and urban lifestyles and reducing sprawl, while protecting and enhancing neighborhoods, ● Development occurring across the city in a manner friendly to families with children, seniors, and individuals with disabilities, ● Austin's unique character and local businesses being recognized as a vital part of our community, Page 1 of 3 ● Clear guidelines supporting both quality development and preservation that sustain …
Board and Commission Meeting Name: - Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee Department requesting reservation: - Planning Department Meeting room requested: - PDC 2103 Date(s) needed (please list each out individually): January 7th, 2026 (Regular) - - April 8th, 2026 (Regular) July 8th, 2026 (Regular) - - October 7th, 2026 (Regular) Start/End time (include set up/tear down): - 3:30-6:30 Contact name and phone number: - Christopher Crain, (512) 974-8041 Back-up contact name and phone number: - David LaFontant, (512) 978-0843 Number of people expected: - 7 Commissioner, 3 Staff (10 total) Will food be served? - No Is this a hybrid meeting? - Yes Will this meeting be recorded by ATXN? - No If you need additional AV assistance, please submit a helpdesk ticket or call 512-974-4357 *If the room requested is in a non-public area, the requestor is responsible for ensuring attendees obtain access. * The garage parking system at City Hall is now fully automated. You will be provided a QR code upon entering the garage (bring it with you). Inside we will give you a validated QR code to use on the infrared scanner as you exit the parking garage. *Note: City Council has precedence over all reservations, tentative and standing, which may result in a meeting cancellation if the room is needed.
TECHNOLOGY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Wednesday – October 8th, 2025 – 6:30PM City Hall – Boards and Commissions Room – Room 1101 301 W 2nd St., Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the BOARD/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, email Dan Martinez at dan.martinez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Steven Apodaca, Chair Keith Pena-Villa Suzanne Heritage Rachel Frock Nicholas Eastwood Milena Pribic Carina Alderete, Vice Chair Brian AM Williams Thomas Rice Benjamin Combee Ibiye Anga AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Technology Commission meeting on September 10th, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Review of Digital Inclusion Week activities across the City of Austin and Austin Free Net’s Tech for All Fest (Jasmin Vargas, Chief Executive Officer, Austin Free-Net) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and approval of the Grant for Technology Opportunities FY26 Improvement Action Plan 4. Approval of the 2026 Technology Commission meeting calendar 5. Review of the current status and approval of consolidation of the Technology Commission’s working groups WORKING GROUP UPDATES 6. Public Surveillance working group updates on continued conversations with stakeholders and possible revaluation of group’s status (Keith Pena-Villa, Mayor’s Appointee, Technology Commission) 7. Artificial Intelligence Working Group updates on the group’s recommendation and any feedback from Austin City Council Members (Brian AM Williams, District 1 Appointee, Technology Commission) the status of 8. Town Hall listening session working group post meeting updates after discussion with district 2 and district 3 offices on a joint planning effort (Suzanne Heritage, District 4, Technology Commission) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If you require Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give …
GTOPs FY26 Improvement Action Plan Overview Austin Economic Development October 8th, 2025 Item 1 - Review Process Updates Discontinuation of Review Binder Grant portal issues and application length delayed printing of binders in 2025. A replacement option will be offered for review panelists to keep track of their notes and comments. Enhanced oversight of Q+A GTOPs staff will assist with scheduling of Q+A cohorts/sessions and sit in on panel meetings due to issues with panelists coordinating these sessions themselves. Application Review Tutorial In an effort to assist panelists and increase the quality of reviews, staff will create a walkthrough doc or video on how to review an application and best practices for review panelists. Item 2 – GTOPs Application Process Discontinuation of Office Hours GTOPs Office Hours were not utilized by our community, we will no longer host these pre- scheduled sessions. But we will make ourselves as available as possible for 1:1 assistance with applicants. Mini and Capacity Timeline Change Delays in GTOPS Core led to decreased bandwidth for Mini and Capacity pathways. Timelines will be adjusted to all begin in January. Alignment of timelines will increase focus and streamline processes. Spanish language assist for Cap + Mini GTOPs staff provides Spanish language assistance for Core applicants, as required by AED. Cap and Mini will adopt this policy and implement. Item 2 – GTOPs Application Process COA Vendor Registration Requirement 2025 saw delays in contracting due to awardees not having previously registered as a city vendor. This requirement will be enforced and one of the required application fields will request the applicant City vendor code. Set GTOPs Protest Window To avoid delays incurred by the protest process, a one- week window will be set for applicants to submit a GTOPs decision protest. Another week will be reserved for the adjudication process. Enhancements to the GTOPS applicant guide The applicant guide will be updated to reflect changes or highlight key items; boilerplate is required reading, read fundable/non- fundable items list, AI use guidelines, PIR notice, no PMs for Capacity Item 3 – Performance Reporting Updates Item 4 – Contracting Process Streamlining Guidance on performance reporting for GTOPS Mini GTOPs Mini awardees and applicants have historically struggled with creating and keeping up with performance measure requirements for this program. GTOPs staff will overhaul the process by creating a guide on Mini reporting and create a standardized and detailed template. Consolidation of …
M E M O R A N D U M TO: The City of Austin’s Technology Commission FROM: Dan Martinez, Business Process Specialist Austin Economic Development – Community Technology Initiative DATE: October 8, 2025 SUBJECT: Grant For Technology Opportunities Program 2026 Action Plan Background The City of Austin’s Digital Inclusion Strategic Plan, as adopted by Resolution No. 20141120-074, includes every Austin resident having an opportunity to be fully engaged in digital society, accessing and using digital and communications technology. Austin Economic Development (AED)– Community Technology Initiative is the lead office for implementation of this plan. The Grant for Technology Opportunities Program (GTOPs) is a grant administered by AED – Community Technology Initiative directed at improving the community's ability to fully participate in the digital society to achieve the goals of the Digital Inclusion Strategic Plan. Purpose and Process The purpose of this report is to review the significant changes coming to the 2026 cycle of the GTOPs. Each year, AED – Community Technology Initiative performs a review of the prior grant cycle in preparation for the next year of grants. For this year’s annual strategic planning and review process, feedback surveys were deployed to all GTOPs applicants and reviewers. Contractor closeout reports also have process feedback questions, the response of which were included in the analysis. Lastly, staff observations collected throughout the year were considered. From these data sources, an Action Plan was drafted. This Action Plan is being presented to the Technology Commission for evaluation and feedback. Please feel free to contact me at dan.martinez@austintexas.gov if you need additional information. Dan Martinez, Business Process Specialist Date ______________________________ __________________ cc: Khotan Harmon, Community Technology Officer, AED – Community Technology Attachments Attachment A – GTOPs 2026 Action Plan Attachment A: GTOPs 2026 Action Plan Action Item 1: Enhancements to the GTOPs Review Process 1. Discontinuation of the Grant Review Binder: Traditionally, GTOPs Core review panelists are offered the option to have all application materials compiled into a physical review binder. Some panelists prefer to have a physical version to more easily read and keep notes on. This past cycle, issues with the grant application portal and the increased length of application materials led to extensive delays in compiling and printing these binders. GTOPs staff recommends replacing this binder with a staff designed note taking document and digital compilation of all application materials. 2. GTOPs Staff Enhanced Oversight of Q+A Proccess: Efforts …
2026 Meeting Schedule Community Technology & Telecommunications Commission The commission shall meet the 2nd Wednesday of the month. MEETING DATES January 14 February 11 March 11 MEETING DATES & EVENTS Commission members serve for a term of four years beginning March 1st on the year of appointment. GTOPS 2026 Update – Applications Received. Meeting will be held outside of central City to avoid SXSW. Commission FY 27 Budget Recommendations due no later than mid-April. April 8 GTOPs 2026 Award Recommendations. Election of Officers at the first regular meeting after April 1, 2026 Terms of office shall be one year, beginning May 1st and ending April 30th. May 13 June 10 July 8 August 12 September 9 October 14 November 4 December 9 Work Plan Retreat / Regular Meeting Terms for newly elected officers start (May 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027) Commission Annual Report Due to City Clerk July 31st 2026 GTOPs Review and 2027 Recommendations Digital Inclusion Week 2026 Adopt a meeting schedule for the upcoming year, including makeup meeting dates for holiday and cancelled meetings. NO MEETING SCHEDULED FOR THIS DATE Commented [DM1]: SXSW starts on March 12th, maybe this is okay Commented [DM2]: The regular date would be Nov 11 but 11/11 is Veterans day
Technology Commission https://www.austintexas.gov/content/technology-commission REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Wednesday –October 8th, 2025 – 6:30PM City Hall– Boards and Commissions Room – Room 1101 301 W 2nd St., Austin, TX 78701 Please go to http://www.austintexas.gov/cityclerk/boards_commissions/meetings/10_1.htm for backup materials associated with this agenda. All ATXN (City Channel 6) programming is cablecast on Spectrum, Grande Communications, and Google Fiber on their cable channel 6, on AT&T U-Verse Channel 99 and webcast online. Over 20 meetings per month, including this commission meeting, are available on demand online, typically within a found at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/atxn-video-archive. the cablecast. Schedules and video can be few hours of The Technology Commission convened in a REGULAR meeting on Wednesday, October 8th, 2025, at 301 W 2nd St, Austin, Texas. Current Commission Members Keith Pena-Villa ‐ Mayor Kirk Watson Brian AM Williams ‐ Council Member Natasha Harper‐Madison, District 1 Steven Apodaca – Council Member Vanessa Fuentes, District 2 Carina Alderete ‐ Council Member José Velasquez, District 3 Suzanne Heritage ‐ Council Member José “Chito” Vela, District 4 Thomas Rice‐ Council Member Ryan Alter, District 5 Rachel Frock‐ Council Member Krista Laine, District 6 Benjamin Combee ‐ Council Member Mike Seigel, District 7 Nicholas Eastwood ‐ Council Member Paige Ellis, District 8 Ibiye Anga – Council Member Zohaib “Zo” Qadri, District 9 Milena Pribic ‐ Council Member Marc Duchen, District 10 Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance in person: Steven Apodaca, Chair Milena Pribic Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Benjamin Combee Nick Eastwood Suzanne Heritage 1 Brian AM Williams Board Members/Commissioners Not in Attendance: Keith Pena-Villa Rachel Frock Ibiye Anga Carina Alderete, Vice-Chair Thomas Rice CALL TO ORDER Chair Apodaca called the Community Technology and Telecommunications Meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers who register to speak no later than noon on the day before the meeting will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. There were no members of the public that signed up to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Technology Commission regular meeting on September 10th, 2025. Motion to approve the meeting minutes was made by Commissioner Eastwood and seconded by Commissioner Heritage. The minutes were approved on a vote of 6-0. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Review of Digital Inclusion Week activities across the City of Austin and Austin Free Net’s Tech for All Fest (Jasmin Vargas, Chief Executive Officer, Austin Free-Net) Jasmin Vargas from …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSION ON AGING WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2025 AT 12:00 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ROOM 301 W 2ND ST AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Commission on Aging 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, 512- 974-3568, Ryan.Sperling@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Richard Bondi, Chair Teresa Ferguson, Vice Chair Austin Adams Suzanne Anderson Martin Kareithi Faith Lane Fred Lugo Gloria Lugo Judi L Nudelman Jennifer Scott AGENDA PROCLAMATION Luan Tran Preston Tyree Henry Van de Putte Asif Zaidi Proclamation – Ageism Awareness Day – To be presented by Councilmember Marc Duchen 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 Commission on Aging regular meeting of September 10, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation regarding community engagement efforts for the Quality of Life Study. Presentation by Laura Cortez, CEO, and Nirali Thakkar, Engagement Consultant, Cortez Consulting. 3. Discussion regarding Austin Public Health’s response to City Council on Resolution 20250605-084. Presentation by Halana Kaleel, Public Health Community Engagement Specialist, Austin Public Health. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and possible action to approve the amended Age-Friendly Austin Action Plan. 5. Approve the Commission on Aging’s 2026 Annual Schedule. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 6. Update from the Community Outreach Working Group regarding progress on the transition plan and recent meeting with the Foster Grandparent Program. 7. Update from the FY25-26 Budget Recommendation Working Group regarding its progress tracking the Commission on Aging’s budget recommendations throughout the approval cycle. 8. Update from the Federal Budget Reduction Working Group regarding the impact of federal budget reductions on Medicare. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative …
Commission on Aging REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, September 10, 2025 The Commission on Aging convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101, 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Bondi called the Commission on Aging Meeting to order at 12:15 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Richard Bondi (Chair) Faith Lane Gloria Lugo Henry Van de Putte Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Teresa Ferguson (Vice Chair) Austin Adams Suzanne Anderson Martin Kareithi Fred Lugo Jennifer Scott Luan Tran Preston Tyree Absent: Judi L Nudelman, Zaidi PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Patricia Bordie- Ageism Awareness Day APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Aging Regular Meeting of August 13, 2025. The minutes of the August 13, 2025 meeting were approved on Commissioner Van de Putte’s motion, Vice Chair Ferguson’s second on an 11-0 vote. Commissioner Kareithi was off the dais. Commissioners Nudelman and Zaidi were absent. 1 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Update on working group formations, accessibility frameworks for City of Austin digital products, upcoming events, and working group updates discussed at the August 27 Joint Inclusion Committee meeting related to the Commission on Aging. Update by Chair Bondi. 3. Presentation regarding the status of the Quality of Life Survey. Presentation by Emily D. Tisdale, M.Ed., Executive Director, University of Indianapolis Center for Aging & Community; Amanda Heckelsberg Wolfe, M.A., Senior Project Director, University of Indianapolis Center for Aging & Community; and Nirali Thakkar, LMSW, MPH, Engagement Consultant, Cortez Consulting. Item 3 was postponed until October XX and November XX on Commissioner Van de Putte’s motion, Commissioner Lane’s second on an 11-0 vote. Commissioner Kareithi was off the dais. Commissioners Nudelman and Zaidi were absent. 4. Discussion regarding amendments to the Age-Friendly Austin Action Plan, as prepared by the City. Discussed. 5. Update regarding amendments to the City of Austin FY2025-26 Budget related to Commission on Aging recommendations. Update by Chair Bondi. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 6. Update from the Quality of Life Transition Working Group on actions taken or planned to transfer the trust-based relationship from the vendors to the Commission and age friendly staff. Update by Chair Bondi. 7. Update from the Federal Budget Impact Reduction Working Group on the group’s progress to determine the impacts of Federal budget cuts on older adults. Update by Commissioner Van de Putte. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Presentation from Cortez Consulting on Quality of Life …
APH Staff Response Resolution 20250605-084 Presented by Halana Kaleel, PH Community Engagement Specialist Resolution 20250605-084: Age-Friendly Austin Adopted on June 5th, 2025 by Austin City Council, this resolution directs the City to enhance resources and programming for older adults. Austin Public Health is leading the response and progress will be reported out at the October 9th, 2025 City Council meeting. Resolution Directives: • Assigning a point of contact in each City • Exploring reimbursement options for in- Department home care • Prioritizing new senior centers and • Securing additional funding for home • programming Improving transportation options for older adults • delivered meals Implementing key recommendations from the 2022 audit City Services for Older Adults • Developing fraud prevention initiatives • Exploring the feasibility of an older adult internship or volunteer program Resolution 20250605-084: Resolution 20250605-084: Age-Friendly Austin Key Progress and Initiatives City Staff has made progress on several fronts: • Improved Communication: The Austin Senior Services Hub was launched in November 2023 to centralize resources for older adults. Austin Public Health is also conducting "Listen and Learn" sessions to help city departments better engage with seniors. • Action Plan Update: The Age Friendly Action Plan (AFAP) is being amended to include clearer metrics and responsibilities, with a new 2026-2030 plan scheduled for completion in July 2026. • Community Partnerships: The City is partnering with organizations like Meals on Wheels, Family Eldercare, and the Austin Geriatric Center to provide home-delivered meals, financial literacy services, and culturally responsive in-home care. • Fraud Prevention: The Austin Police Department is planning a Seniors Fraud Awareness Month for March 2026 and is working with partners to distribute educational materials. Resolution 20250605-084: Age-Friendly Austin Senior Centers and Programming There is a focus on expanding both space and programs available to older adults: • New Senior Center: Austin Parks and Recreation (APR) has identified Northeast Austin as a priority for a new senior center. The Gus Garcia Recreation Center Senior Wing project has been proposed, with community engagement underway for a potential 2026 bond program. • Intergenerational Programs: In Fiscal Year 2025, APR hosted 153 multigenerational events and programs, including family yoga and activities at community gardens. • Current Funding: APR currently allocates over $2.8 million for senior services across six different budgets. Resolution 20250605-084: Age-Friendly Austin Critical Resource and Staffing Needs While progress has been made, several key initiatives require identifying funding to move forward …
Discussion and Action: Age-Friendly Austin Action Plan Amendment Purpose: To present, discuss, and request approval of the amended Age-Friendly Austin Action Plan. This amendment results from a comprehensive review and collaboration with City departments, AFA partners, and AFA workgroups, all aimed at strengthening the plan's effectiveness in serving Austin's older adults. Background: In 2016, the Austin City Council adopted the original Age-Friendly Action Plan. In 2022, an audit by the City Auditor identified several findings and recommendations, including suggestions for enhancing the plan. This amendment is designed to make the plan more robust and actionable, directly addressing the audit's recommendations by: Including quantifiable indicators to better measure progress toward goals. • • Clarifying roles and responsibilities for each strategy to ensure accountability and effective • implementation. Incorporating demographic data to ensure all efforts are equitable and serve diverse groups of older adults. Key Changes: The proposed changes include refining goals, improving strategies, and adding specific metrics across the eight domains to align with best practices and stakeholder feedback. Additionally, several strategies have been marked as complete or removed where efforts have been successfully implemented or are better addressed in other parts of the plan. Action Requested: The Commission on Aging is asked to discuss and vote to approve the Age-Friendly Austin Action Plan Amendment at their October 8th, 2025, meeting. This amended plan is intended to guide the City's efforts from 2025 until a new plan is developed in 2026. The Commission on Aging’s approval in their advisory capacity will ensure the plan remains a living document that is responsive to the community's needs and allows the City to effectively measure its progress in creating a more age-friendly Austin. See Appendix A for a draft recommendation to Council for Commission on Aging consideration. 1 of 26 Age-Friendly Austin Action Plan Amendment Last Updated: September 2025 History of Age Friendly Austin Action Plan In 2012 the Mayor's Task Force on Aging was formed by Mayor Lee Leffingwell. In their final report published in 2013 the task force recommended that Austin be designated as an Age Friendly Community under AARP. The task force recommended the formation of the Commission on Seniors (now the Commission on Aging) to serve as an advisory committee to make recommendations on programs and policies to City Council, the City Manager, to City Departments, and to be advocates for issues that impact older adults. In 2015 the Commission …
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT THE AGE-FRIENDLY AUSTIN ACTION PLAN AMENDMENT Draft for commission consideration WHEREAS, the Austin City Council adopted the original Age-Friendly Austin Action Plan in 2016, demonstrating a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for older adults in Austin; and WHEREAS, a 2022 audit by the City Auditor identified several findings and recommendations for the Age-Friendly Austin Action Plan, highlighting opportunities for enhancement; and WHEREAS, the Age-Friendly Austin Action Plan Amendment (the Amendment) has been developed through a comprehensive review and collaborative process involving City departments, Age-Friendly Austin partners, and Age-Friendly Austin workgroups; and WHEREAS, this Amendment directly addresses the City Auditor’s recommendations by: Including quantifiable indicators to better measure progress toward goals; • • Clarifying roles and responsibilities for each strategy to ensure accountability and • effective implementation; and Incorporating demographic data to ensure all efforts are equitable and serve diverse groups of older adults; and WHEREAS, key changes within the Amendment include refining goals, improving strategies, and adding specific metrics across the eight Age-Friendly domains to align with best practices and stakeholder feedback; and WHEREAS, several strategies have been marked as complete or removed where efforts have been successfully implemented or are better addressed in other parts of the plan; and WHEREAS, this Amendment is intended to guide the City's efforts from 2025 until a new Age- Friendly Austin Action Plan is developed in 2026, serving as a critical interim framework; and WHEREAS, approval of this Amendment will ensure the Age-Friendly Austin Action Plan remains a living document that is responsive to the community's evolving needs and allows the City to effectively measure its progress in creating a more age-friendly Austin; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN COMMISSION ON AGING: The Commission on Aging recommends that City Council adopt the Amended Age Friendly Action Plan and support its implementation.
. RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Commission on Aging Recommendation Number: 20251008-004: Recommendation to Council to Adopt the Age-Friendly Austin Action Plan Amendment WHEREAS, the Austin City Council adopted the original Age-Friendly Austin Action Plan in 2016, demonstrating a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for older adults in Austin; and WHEREAS, a 2022 audit by the City Auditor identified several findings and recommendations for the Age-Friendly Austin Action Plan, highlighting opportunities for enhancement; and WHEREAS, the Age-Friendly Austin Action Plan Amendment (the Amendment) has been developed through a comprehensive review and collaborative process involving City departments, Age- Friendly Austin partners, and Age-Friendly Austin workgroups; and WHEREAS, this Amendment directly addresses the City Auditor’s recommendations by: • • • Including quantifiable indicators to better measure progress toward goals; Clarifying roles and responsibilities for each strategy to ensure accountability and effective implementation; and Incorporating demographic data to ensure all efforts are equitable and serve diverse groups of older adults; and WHEREAS, key changes within the Amendment include refining goals, improving strategies, and adding specific metrics across the eight Age-Friendly domains to align with best practices and stakeholder feedback; and WHEREAS, several strategies have been marked as complete or removed where efforts have been successfully implemented or are better addressed in other parts of the plan; and WHEREAS, this Amendment is intended to guide the City's efforts from 2025 until a new Age- Friendly Austin Action Plan is developed in 2026, serving as a critical interim framework; and WHEREAS, approval of this Amendment will ensure the Age-Friendly Austin Action Plan remains a living document that is responsive to the community's evolving needs and allows the City to effectively measure its progress in creating a more age-friendly Austin; . NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN COMMISSION ON AGING: The Commission on Aging recommends that City Council adopt the Amended Age Friendly Action Plan and support its implementation. Date of Approval: October 10, 2025 Motioned By: Commissioner Jennifer Scott Seconded By: Commissioner Henry Van de Putte Vote: 9-0 For: Vice Chair Ferguson, Commissioners Kareithi, Lane, Gloria Lugo, Nudelman, Scott, Tran, Tyree, Van de Putte Against: None Abstain: None Off the dais: None Absent: Chair Bondi, Commissioners Adams, Anderson, Gloria Lugo, Zaidi Attest: _____________________________________________ (Commission on Aging Staff Liaison)
Commission on Aging REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, October 8, 2025 The Commission on Aging convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101, 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Ferguson called the Commission on Aging Meeting to order at 12:12 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Teresa Ferguson (Vice Chair) Luan Tran Henry Van de Putte Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Martin Kareithi Faith Lane Fred Lugo Judi Nudelman Jennifer Scott Preston Tyree PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Aging regular meeting of September 10, 2025. The minutes of the September 10, 2025 meeting were approved on Commissioner Van de Putte’s motion, Commissioner Scott’s second on a 9-0 vote. Chair Bondi and Commissioners Adams, Anderson, Gloria Lugo, and Zaidi were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation regarding community engagement efforts for the Quality of Life Study. Presentation by Laura Cortez, CEO, and Nirali Thakkar, Engagement Consultant, Cortez Consulting. Presentation by Laura Cortez, CEO, and Nirali Thakkar, Engagement Consultant, Cortez Consulting. 1 3. Discussion regarding Austin Public Health’s response to City Council on Resolution 20250605-084. Presentation by Halana Kaleel, Public Health Community Engagement Specialist, Austin Public Health. Presentation by Halana Kaleel, Public Health Community Engagement Specialist, Austin Public Health. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and possible action to approve the amended Age-Friendly Austin Action Plan. The motion to approve the amended Age-Friendly Austin Action Plan was approved on Commissioner Scott’s motion, Commissioner Van de Putte’s second on a 9-0 vote. Chair Bondi and Commissioners Adams, Anderson, Gloria Lugo, and Zaidi were absent. 5. Approve the Commission on Aging’s 2026 Annual Schedule. The motion to approve the Commission on Aging 2026 Annual Schedule and eventually schedule a November 2026 meeting was approved on Vice Chair Ferguson’s motion, Commissioner Van de Putte’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Tyree was off the dais. Chair Bondi and Commissioners Adams, Anderson, Gloria Lugo, and Zaidi were absent. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 6. Update from the Community Outreach Working Group regarding progress on the transition plan and recent meeting with the Foster Grandparent Program. Item 6 was taken up before Item 5 without objection. Update by Commissioner Tran. 7. Update from the FY25-26 Budget Recommendation Working Group regarding its progress tracking the Commission on Aging’s budget recommendations throughout the approval cycle. Withdrawn without objection. 8. Update from the …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of the BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the Building and Standards Commission may be participating via videoconference. The meeting may also be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by 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 Melanie Alley at 512-974-2679 or DSDCREDBSC@austintexas.gov. AGENDA The Building and Standards Commission (“Commission”) may go into a closed session under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel or for other reasons permitted by law as specifically listed on this agenda. Further, if necessary, the Commission may go into a closed session as permitted by law regarding any item on this agenda. Building and Standards Commission Members Timothy Stostad, Chair Michael Francis Kurt Lockhart Raisch Tomlanovich Jeffrey Musgrove Maria Elena O Ibarra Grant Gilker Stephen Truesdell, Fire Marshal (Ex Officio) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Building and Standards Commission regular meeting on July 23, 2025. PUBLIC HEARINGS Returning Case(s) The Commission will hear the following returning cases that concern alleged Page 1 violations of the City’s Property Maintenance Code and may issue orders to vacate, relocate occupants, repair, demolish, or secure the premises, and may assess or modify a civil penalty: 2. Case Number: CL 1998-001351 Property address: 6706 Bluff Springs Road, aka 6700 Bluff Springs Road, aka Horton-Duval House / Owner: MT Properties, LLC Staff presenter: Farah Presley Previous Commission action: Order recorded in/under Volume 13076, Page 2066, issued December 3, 1997, for repair of the residential structure Staff recommendation: Issue order for demolition of historic residential structure; keep penalties in place. Supersede prior repair order issued December 3, 1997. 3. Case Number: CL 2023-015135 Property address: 7613 Jester Boulevard / Owner: Philip Ponebshek Staff presenter: Farah Presley Previous Commission …
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, October 8, 2025 BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, October 8, 2025 The BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION convened in a SPECIAL CALLED meeting on 8 October 2025, at the CITY OF AUSTIN PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER (PDC), 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE, ROOM 1405, in Austin, Texas. CHAIR TIMOTHY STOSTAD called the BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION (BSC) Meeting to order at 6:32 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Timothy Stostad, Commissioners: Michael Francis, Grant Gilker, Kurt Lockhart, Maria Elena O Ibarra, Jeffrey S. Musgrove and Ex Officio Commissioner Fire Captain Stephen Truesdell Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Commissioner Raisch Tomlanovich PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No one appeared before the Commission for public communication. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING on July 23, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of July 23, 2025 were approved on COMMISSIONER FRANCIS’s motion, COMMISSIONER LOCKHART’s second, with no objections. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Conduct a public hearing and consider case number CL 1998-001351; Property address: 6706 Bluff Springs Road, also known as Horton-Duval House. COMMISSIONER FRANCIS moved to close the public hearing, COMMISSIONER MUSGROVE’s second, with no objections. COMMISSIONER FRANCIS moved to adopt the findings of fact, conclusions of law and adopt City staff’s recommendation to issue a new order that supersedes the prior order for repair issued on December 3, 1997, and 1 BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, October 8, 2025 recorded in Volume 13076, Page 2066 of the Travis County Deed Records on December 8, 1997, and require: 1) that the accrued penalty of $358,607.14 from the prior order remain in place, and interest would no longer continue to accrue; 2) deconstruction through demolition within 45 days, and if not in compliance on the 46th day, authorize the Code Official to proceed with deconstruction through demolition, COMMISSIONER IBARRA’s second. The motion carried on a 7-0 vote. 3. Conduct a public hearing and consider case numbers CL 2023-015135; Property address: 7613 Jester Boulevard. COMMISSIONER FRANCIS moved to close the public hearing, COMMISSIONER GILKER’s second, with no objections. COMISSIONER GILKER moved to adopt the findings of fact and conclusions of law and adopt City staff’s recommendation to issue a new order that would supersede the prior order issued March 22, 2023 (TRV 2023034354) and the property, located on would require COMMISSIONER IBARRA’s second. The motion carried on a 7-0 …
REGULAR MEETING of the AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION (AAC) October 8, 2025 3:00 PM 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR., ROOM 1405 AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 Some members of the Commission may be participating via videoconference. Livestream of the meeting will be available at ATXN1 https://www.austintexas.gov/watch-atxn-live Audio of the meeting will be available as an alternative to attending in person. Please email Ammie Calderon at ammie.calderon@flyaustin.com by Noon of the day of the meeting for dial-in details. Public comment for general communication and all agenda items will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. In-person registration is available for speakers who sign up at the meeting location prior to the meeting being called to order. Registration to speak remotely is available for speakers who have provided an email to Ammie Calderon at ammie.calderon@flyaustin.com, no later than Noon of the day before the meeting. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS Patrick Rose, Chair Bakari Brock, Vice-Chair Mike Trimble Doyle Valdez, Secretary Fang Fang Jeff Eller Jonathan Coon Cole Wilson Lyn Hendricks Scott Madole Susan Turrieta AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Public communication for items not on the agenda. The first 5 registered speakers will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address the Airport Advisory Commission on an item that is not posted on the agenda. Please refer to the registration instructions above. 1 Public communication for items on the agenda. Registered speakers will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address the Airport Advisory Commission on an item that is posted as a Briefing, Discussion/Action, or Discussion item. Please refer to the registration instructions above. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the AAC regular meeting on September 10, 2025 STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing on August 2025 Financial Results presented by Rajeev Thomas, Chief Financial Officer 3. Briefing on Air Service Update provided by Jamy Kazanoff, AUS Air Service Development 4. Briefing on Journey with AUS (AUS AEDP/Capital Improvement Program) Active Projects provided by Lyn Estabrook, Deputy Chief Development Officer DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS 5. Discussion and possible action to approve the Airport Advisory Commission meeting calendar for Calendar Year 2026 6. Authorize three contracts for on-call planning services for Austin Aviation with RS&H, Inc., Ricondo & Assoc Inc., and Arup US, Inc., each for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options in amounts not to exceed $10,100,000. Funding: $2,100,000 is available in Austin Aviation’s Operating and Capital Budgets. Funding …
MEMORANDUM TO: Airport Advisory Commissioners FROM: Rajeev Thomas, Chief Financial Officer, Austin Aviation DATE: October 8, 2025 SUBJECT: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Financial Update August 2025 Financial Results Passenger traffic totaled 1,772,810 in August 2025, an increase of 3% compared to August 2024. Average daily departures increased from 242 in August 2024 to 249 in August 2025, an increase of 3%. Table #1 Enplanements Landing Weights Cargo Tonnage Operating Revenue Airport OPEX Total Requirements Net Income FY 2025 August FY 2024 August Variance Fav (Unfav) FY 2025 YTD FY 2024 YTD Variance YTD Fav (Unfav) 869,383 842,310 3.2% 9,849,967 10,181,337 1,131,765,544 1,111,982,563 1.8% 12,142,590,190 12,472,714,898 11,935 13,175 (9.4%) 128,052 139,072 (3.3%) (2.6%) (7.9%) $29,592,618 $26,797,926 $2,794,693 $322,633,584 $292,873,176 $29,760,408 $18,164,388 $15,032,498 ($3,131,890) $154,322,680 $138,504,219 ($15,818,461) $27,203,868 $21,375,867 ($5,828,001) $249,630,516 $213,919,338 ($35,711,178) $11,934,751 $5,422,059 $6,512,692 $82,549,068 $78,953,838 $3,595,230 Table #1 illustrates August 2025’s enplanements totaled 869,383, an increase of 3% compared to August 2024. Landing weights totaled 1.1 billion pounds in August 2025 representing an increase of 2% compared to August 2024. Cargo volume totaled 11,935 tons in August 2025, a decrease of 9% compared to August 2024. Cargo volume decreased primarily due to changes in FedEx cargo activity. Operating revenue totaled $29.6M, an increase of 10% or $2.8M compared to August 2024. The increase in operating revenue results from updated airline rates and charges in FY2025 and growth in parking revenues. Operating revenue in August 2025 is composed of 49% airline revenue, 49% non-airline revenue, and 2% interest income. Airport operating expenses totaled $18.2M for the month, an increase of 21% or $3.1M compared to August 2024. The increase in operating expenses is primarily driven by growth in airport staffing and increased contractual costs for information systems, building maintenance, and public safety (APD and ARFF). Austin Aviation reported an $11.9M surplus in August 2025, an increase of $6.5M compared to August 2024. The increase in the surplus compared to August 2024 results from a transfer to the operating fund for excess balances within the debt service reserve fund. This was previously reflected as a reduction to debt service requirements. Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results FY2025 Year to Date (YTD) Operating Revenue totals $322.6M compared to $292.9M in FY2024, a 10% increase. Airport Operating Expenses totaled $154.3M YTD in FY2025 compared to $138.5M in FY2024, an 11% increase. Net income totals $82.5M YTD in FY2025 compared to $79.0M in FY2024, a 5% …
October 2025 Air Service Snapshot AUS quarterly seat comparisons, Q3 2025, Q4 2025 and Q1 2026 compared to 2019 (pre-Covid) in left chart, and compared to year-over-year (YOY) in right chart: Source: Cirium schedule data as of September 18, 2025. Highlights of recent air service announcements/developments include: • Aeromexico reverted back to 1x B737 from Aug 18 ‘25 onwards as opposed to 2x E190 due to downturn in U.S. demand • Air Canada will serve YUL May 2 – Oct. 24 ’25 and YVR May 1 – Oct. 25 ’25; YVR returned at 4/wk and increased to 5/wk for June – Sept ‘25; extended YUL 3/Wk for Oct 25 ’25 – Mar 27 ‘26 (now year- round) • Allegiant summary of service changes: o Extended schedules for May 14 – Sept. 2 ’25 and served 12 markets: AVL CVG DSM GRR IAD IND LAS PIT PVU SFB SRQ & TYS; o Schedules for Sept. 3 – Nov. 18 ’25, will serve 6 markets: AVL CVG DSM GRR PVU TYS; o Schedules for Nov 19 ’25 – Feb 10 ’26, will serve 7 markets: AVL, CVG, DSM, GRR, PVU, SRQ & TYS; o Schedules for Feb 11-May 13 ‘26, will serve 4 markets: CVG, DSM, GRR & PVU • American summary of service changes: o AA will serve 15 markets in Q4 2025 with 5% less seats YOY o Service for college football games: GNV (Oct 3/5) LEX (Nov 17/19) ATL (Nov 14/16) & XNA (Nov 21/23) o Service for Masters: AGS on April 6, 11 and 14 • British Airways added LHR #2 daily, eff. Mar. 31 ‘25 which will operate 6/Wk (all days except Sunday); second frequency in Summer 2025 (March 20-Oct. 25 ‘25) will be mix of B787-8 and -9; 2x service for Summer 2026 starting Mar. 29 with 1x B777-200ER and 1x B787-8 • Copa added 5th weekly PTY flight for Dec ’25 & Jan ’26; extended 5th weekly PTY frequency for April – August • Delta summary of service changes: o New markets: DEN (eff. Nov. 9 ’25); MIA (eff. Nov. 22 ’25), CUN (eff. Dec. 20 ’25); CMH & MCI (eff. June 7 ’26) o SJD originally planned as daily from Dec 20 ’25 - Jan 5 ’26, will be extended through April 12 ‘26 o PSP will be served seasonally from Nov 8 ‘25 – April 12 ’26, increasing from Saturday only to daily …
Airport Advisory Commission Calendar Year 2026 Meeting Schedule 2026 Meeting Dates January 14, 2026 February 11, 2026 March 11, 2026 April 8, 2026 May 13, 2026 June 10, 2026 July 8, 2026 August 12, 2026 September 9, 2026 October 14, 2026 November 18, 2026 December 9, 2026 Page 1 of 1
City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 25-2040, Agenda Item #: 10. 10/23/2025(cid:4) Posting Language Authorize three contracts for on-call planning services for Austin Aviation with RS&H, Inc., Ricondo & Assoc Inc., and Arup US, Inc., each for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options in amounts not to exceed $10,100,000. Funding: $2,100,000 is available in Austin Aviation’s Operating and Capital Budgets. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Aviation. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $2,100,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating and Capital Budgets of Austin Aviation. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: Austin Financial Services issued a Request for Proposals RFP 8100 SAR3011 for these services. The solicitation was published on April 28, 2025, and closed on May 29, 2025. Of the six offers received, the proposals submitted by the recommended contractors represented best value to the City based on the solicitation’s evaluation criteria. A complete solicitation package, including a log of offers received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=142565. MBE/WBE: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. However, the recommended contractors identified subcontracting opportunitiesv. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to Austin Financial Services - Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Respondents to the solicitation and their Agents should direct all questions to the Authorized Contact Person identified in the solicitation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 8, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Airport Advisory Commission. City of Austin Page 1 of 2 Printed on 9/29/2025 powered by Legistar™ (cid:5) (cid:6) File #: 25-2040, Agenda Item #: 10. 10/23/2025(cid:4) Additional Backup Information: The contracts will provide on-call planning services to support implementation of the Airport Master Plan and Austin Aviation’s expansion program, the Airport Expansion Development Program (AEDP). Ongoing airport growth also requires planning support beyond the current program, including development of a perpetual Capital Improvement Program and longer-range initiatives that anticipate future infrastructure needs. This approach aligns with the planning …
City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 25-2041, Agenda Item #: 11. 10/23/2025(cid:4) Posting Language Authorize a contract for onsite emergency and routine repairs, parts, and services for airline boarding auxiliary equipment for Austin Aviation with ITW GSE, Inc. for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,250,000. Funding: $250,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Aviation. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Aviation. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $250,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of the Department of Aviation. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: Sole Source. MBE/WBE: Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to Austin Financial Services - Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 8, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Airport Advisory Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract will provide emergency repair services and replacement parts for Ground Power and Preconditioned air equipment for the passenger boarding bridges which are used during passenger pre-flight boarding and un-boarding services. This contract will allow Aviation to purchase the required original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts for the ongoing in-house maintenance and repair activities while providing OEM maintenance oversight and emergency repairs by ITW GSE, Inc. factory trained and certified technicians. City of Austin Page 1 of 2 Printed on 9/29/2025 powered by Legistar™ (cid:5) (cid:6) File #: 25-2041, Agenda Item #: 11. 10/23/2025(cid:4) ITW GSE, Inc. is the original equipment manufacturer of the Ground Power and Preconditioned units and sole supplier of all associated spare parts. If this contract is not approved, Aviation may not be able to ensure that the passenger boarding bridge equipment is operating in a safe, efficient manner, and is available at all times. Contract Details: Contract Term Initial Term Optional Extension 1 Optional Extension 2 Total Length of Term Contract Authorization 3 years 1 year 1 year 5 years $750,000 $250,000 $250,000 $1,250,000 Note: Contract Authorization amounts are based on the City’s estimated annual usage. City of Austin Page 2 of …
City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 25-2042, Agenda Item #: 12. 10/23/2025(cid:4) Posting Language Authorize a contract for airport security systems maintenance and support for Austin Aviation with DG Investment Holdings 2, Inc. d/b/a Convergint Technologies LLC, for an initial term of five years with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $22,000,000. Funding: $3,184,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Aviation. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Lead Department Austin Financial Serviced. Client Department(s) Austin Aviation. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $3,184,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Aviation. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: Austin Financial Services issued a Request for Proposals solicitation RFP 8100 SAR3012 for these services. The solicitation published on May 26, 2025, and closed on June 24, 2025. The proposal submitted by the recommended contractor was the only responsive offer received. A complete solicitation package, including a log of offers received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at: <https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=142553>. MBE/WBE: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the services required for this solicitation, there were insufficient subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to AustinFinancial Services - Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Respondents to the solicitation and their Agents should direct all questions to the Authorized Contact Person identified in the solicitation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 8, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Airport Advisory Commission. City of Austin Page 1 of 2 Printed on 9/29/2025 powered by Legistar™ (cid:5) (cid:6) File #: 25-2042, Agenda Item #: 12. 10/23/2025(cid:4) Additional Backup Information: This contract will provide comprehensive support for critical airport security systems, including hardware and software maintenance, system repairs, installation services, and full-time on-site technical support. Covered systems include access control, video management and security cameras, and identity management (badging) systems. These components are critical to safeguarding airport operations and ensuring compliance with Federal Airport Security Regulations outlined in 49 CFR Part 1542. The contract is essential to ensure these systems remain reliable, secure, minimizing downtime and enabling rapid …
