ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2026 The Ethics Review Commission convened in a Regular Called meeting on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Austin City Hall, Boards & Commissions Room #1101, at 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Pumfrey called the Ethics Review Commission Meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance In-Person: Chair Ross Pumfrey, Vice-Chair Brittany Sharkey and Commissioners Luis Figueroa, Patrick Keel, William King, and Haksoon Andrea Low. Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: None. Commissioners Absent: Brian McGiverin and Wallace Lundgren. Vacancies: 2 Staff in Attendance: Caroline Webster, Executive Liaison & Assistant City Attorney; and Lizette Benitez, Staff Liaison. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No one signed up to speak during public communication. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Ethics Review Commission may announce it will go into Executive Session pursuant to Chapter 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel on any matter listed in this agenda. 1. The Ethics Review Commission may announce it will go into Executive Session pursuant to Chapter 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel to discuss: A complaint filed by Andrew Rivera against T.C. Broadnax raising claimed violations of City Code Section 2-7-62 (I) (Standards of Conduct). The Commission did not go into Executive Session. PRELIMINARY HEARING 1 2. A complaint filed by Andrew Rivera against T.C. Broadnax raising claimed violations of City Code Section 2-7-62 (I) (Standards of Conduct). Commissioner Keel’s motion to dismiss the complaint was seconded by Vice-Chair Sharkey. Upon further discussion the Commission tabled Commissioner Keel’s motion and proceeded with agenda items 3 and 4. The Commission completed the remaining items on the agenda and proceeded to item 2 again. The Complainant was not in attendance to present his case. Commissioner King’s motion to find that there are not reasonable grounds to believe that a violation of City Code Section 2-7-62 (I) occurred was approved. Commissioner Keel seconded the motion. Voting in favor: Chair Pumfrey, Vice-Chair Sharkey, and Commissioners Figueroa, Keel, King, and Low. Commissioners Lundgren and McGiverin were absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3. Approve the minutes of the Ethics Review Commission Regular Called meeting on September 24, 2025. Commission Low’s motion to formally approve the September 24, 2025 minutes, was seconded by Vice-Chair Sharkey. The minutes were approved unanimously. Voting in favor: Chair Pumfrey, Vice-Chair Sharkey, and Commissioners Figueroa, Keel, King, and Low. Commissioners Lundgren …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE ECONOMIC PROSPERITY COMMISSION FEBRUARY 25, 2026, 6:30PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, 1401 & 1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Economic Prosperity Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Ryan Sperling, 512-974-3568, ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Commissioner Appointment Nicole Tomaszewski Ofelia Zapata District 1 District 2 Raquel Valdez Sanchez (Vice Chair) District 3 Michael Nahas Rodrigo Cantu Shakeel Rashed District 4 District 5 District 6 Commissioner Zain Pleuthner VACANT Appointment District 7 District 8 Aaron Gonzales (Chair) District 9 Aditi Joshi Jake Randall District 10 Mayor AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Economic Prosperity Commission Regular Meeting on January 21, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion regarding the city’s FY 2026-27 budget process. 3. Discussion regarding the city’s boards & commissions bylaw amendment process. 4. 5. Discussion regarding priority policy areas for potential Working Groups. Update on outreach efforts regarding Recommendation 20251119-010: Pensions and OPEB Benefits DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Approve a revised version of Recommendation 20251119-010: Pensions and OPEB Benefits based on additional information received from stakeholders. 7. Approve an impact assessment framework and recommendation approval guidelines for the Economic Prosperity Commission. 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 Ryan Sperling at Austin City Clerk’s Office, at 512- 974-3568 or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Economic Prosperity Commission, please contact Ryan Sperling at 512-974-3568 or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov.
ECONOMIC PROSPERITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2026 The Economic Prosperity Commission convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Gonzales called the Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Aaron Gonzales, Chair Raquel Valdez Sanchez, Vice-Chair Aditi Joshi Michael Nahas Jacob Randall Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Zain Pleuthner Shakeel Rashed Ofelia Zapata PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Economic Prosperity Commission Regular Meeting on December 17, 2025. The minutes from the Economic Prosperity Commission regular meeting on December 17, 2025 were approved on Commissioner Nahas’ motion, Vice Chair Valdez Sanchez’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Zapata was off the dais. Commissioners Cantu and Tomaszewski were absent. 1 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. Discussion regarding potential goals and topics for future working groups and recommendations. Discussion was held. Discussion regarding upcoming council initiatives relevant to the Economic Prosperity Commission. Discussion was held. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Presentation by Commissioner Randall and possible approval of an impact assessment framework and recommendation approval guidelines. The presentation was made by Commissioner Randall. Discussion was held. No action was taken. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Update from Commissioner Nahas on outreach for recent commission recommendation Discussion and Possible Action on revisions to commission recommendations ADJOURNMENT Chair Gonzales adjourned the meeting at 8:28 p.m. without objection. 2
. RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Economic Prosperity Commission Recommendation Number: 20260225-006 : Revised Version of Pensions and OPEB Benefits Recommendation Rationale: The following is an update to the Economic Prosperity Commission’s update regarding Pensions. This document should be the authoritative document regarding the Commission’s stance should it be enacted and voted on by a majority of commission members. This recommendation that was previously made has been updated to reflect community input and feedback since the initial vote as well as new information that was not known regarding this issue at the time it was introduced. Given the large amount of information that is still not known by commission members regarding this issue, given that none of us are licensed financial auditors with retirement planning experience, and the economic impact and significance on everyday city employees’ lives, we have removed many provisions from the previous recommendation. In addition, we have learned that the status of city pensions has changed since the Annual Financial Comprehensive report was issued. Many of the provisions that remain from the initial recommendation cover reporting, given the potential impact on the city’s financial health, we believe that more information will be helpful for all community leaders and elected officials to earlier identify periods of misaligned financial expectations and potential risks. Recommendation: WHEREAS, City Council created the Economic Prosperity Commission to advise the council on matters related to job creation and the City of Austin is one of the largest employers in Austin and retirement benefits make up a large percentage of the compensation of City of Austin employees. WHEREAS, City Council the financial health of the City of Austin’s government is a signal used by employers to decide where to create jobs. WHEREAS, the City of Austin’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report says “The deficit in governmental unrestricted net position is largely due to the net pension liability of $2.3 billion and other postemployment benefits (OPEB) liability of $1.9 billion.” WHEREAS, the Legacy Liability of all 3 pensions is expected to increase. The police pension’s increases until 2030, COAERS until 2031, and the firefighter’s until 2032. . WHEREAS, the payments to reduce the Legacity Liability will exceed $190 million in 2028. And those payments will continue until 2051 for the police pension, until 2053 for COAERS, and until 2055 for the firefighters’. WHEREAS, the City of Austin has not formally set aside saved any money to pay for “other …
. RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Economic Prosperity Commission Recommendation Number: 20251119-010: Pensions and OPEB Benefits WHEREAS, City Council created the Economic Prosperity Commission to advise the council on matters related to job creation and the City of Austin is one of the largest employers in Austin and retirement benefits make up a large percentage of the compensation of City of Austin employees. WHEREAS, City Council created the Economic Prosperity Commission to advise the council on matters related to job creation and the financial health of the City of Austin’s government is a signal used by employers to decide where to create jobs. WHEREAS, the City of Austin’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report says “The deficit in governmental unrestricted net position is largely due to the net pension liability of $2.3 billion and other postemployment benefits (OPEB) liability of $1.9 billion.”. WHEREAS, the Legacy Liability of all 3 pensions is expected to increase. The police pension’s increases until 2030, COAERS until 2031, and the firefighter’s until 2032. WHEREAS, the payments to reduce the Legacity Liability will exceed $190 million in 2028. And those payments will continue until 2051 for the police pension, until 2053 for COAERS, and until 2055 for the firefighters’. WHEREAS, the City of Austin has not saved any money to pay for “other post-employment benefits” (OPEB), such as medical care. WHEREAS, the City of Austin is not legally required to provide OPEB and employees have no guarantee that OPEB will continue. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Economic Prosperity Commission makes the following recommendations: • • The City should establish a defined-contribution plan to pay for OPEB for all employees hired after the plan was created. This is a legal trust where a fixed percentage of wages should be put into the fund to pay for OPEB benefits during each employees’ retirement. The City should continue to explore the cheapest way to provide medical care to existing retirees. This includes studying Chicago’s plan to use the Affordable Care Act, known as ObamaCare, as a way to get medical coverage for retirees. . • • • • The City Budget’s “Taxpayer Impact Statement” page should include the per-ratepayer change in the City’s “total governmental activities net position” for the previous year. The pensions’ rules should be simulated under random expected conditions (for example, shuffled historical data) and varying assumptions. The output of those simulations should include the range of values …
City of Austin | Economic Prosperity Commission Impact Framework and Procedural Guidance January 21st, 2026 City of Austin | Economic Prosperity Commission Impact Framework and Procedural Guidance Executive Summary This document attempts to establish a clear, shared operating framework for the Austin Economic Prosperity Commission to improve consistency, effectiveness, and accountability in its policy work. The document attempts to define how the Commission measures success, how policy ideas should be developed from concept to Council-ready recommendation, and how potential initiatives are evaluated for impact, feasibility, and readiness. By articulating a North Star Metric and a standardized policy development process, the document is intended to support both new and tenured Commissioners in producing high- quality, actionable recommendations that are well-aligned with City priorities and capable of achieving necessary external buy-in. City of Austin | Economic Prosperity Commission Impact Framework and Procedural Guidance January 21st, 2026 Table of Contents I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. Context & Purpose of Document Scope of Recommendations North Star Metric Definition Impact Assessment Framework Phased Policy Development Workflow Policy Recommendation Template Example Policy Recommendation Communications and Representation Guidelines City of Austin | Economic Prosperity Commission Impact Framework and Procedural Guidance January 21st, 2026 I. Context & Purpose of Document Situational Context: The Economic Prosperity Commission has benefited from the addition of new Commissioners that bring fresh perspectives and expertise. However, newer Commissioners have at times expressed difficulty orienting to the Commission’s core goals, the metrics that define Commission success, and the practical mechanics of forming an initial idea into a well-formed, Council-ready policy recommendation. Historically, the Commission has been unclear on how policy potential is assessed, how Commission success is measured, and how both internal and external policy alignment are achieved. Document Purpose: The purpose of this document is to provide a shared operating context for Commissioners. The document attempts to establish a clear North Star Metric for defining Commission output and success, and it lays out a standardized process for policy development, including a structured rubric for assessing the potential impact, feasibility, and readiness of policy initiatives. The intent is to improve clarity, consistency, and effectiveness across Commission work, while supporting Commissioners in their efforts to produce high-quality, actionable recommendations for City Council and adhering to Commission bylaws. City of Austin | Economic Prosperity Commission Impact Framework and Procedural Guidance January 21st, 2026 II. Scope of Recommendations The Economic Prosperity Commission may advance …
ECONOMIC PROSPERITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2026 The Economic Prosperity Commission convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at Permitting and Development Center, Rooms 1401 & 1402, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, Texas. Chair Gonzales called the Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting to order at 6:47 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Aaron Gonzales, Chair Aditi Joshi Michael Nahas Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jacob Randall Nicole Tomaszewski Ofelia Zapata PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Economic Prosperity Commission Regular Meeting on January 21, 2026. The minutes from the Economic Prosperity Commission regular meeting on January 21, 2026 were approved on Commissioner Joshi’s motion and Commissioner Nahas’ second on a 6-0 vote. Vice Chair Valdez Sanchez and Commissioners Cantu, Rashed, and Pleuthner were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion regarding the city’s FY 2026-27 budget process. Discussed. ECONOMIC PROSPERITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026 3. 4. 5. Discussion regarding the city’s boards & commissions bylaw amendment process. Chair Gonzales made a motion to postpone Items 3, 6 and 7 to the March 18, 2026 regular meeting, seconded by Commissioner Joshi. The motion did not pass, on a 5-1 vote. Commissioner Nahas voted nay. Vice Chair Valdez Sanchez and Commissioners Cantu, Rashed, and Pleuthner were absent. Discussed. Discussion regarding priority policy areas for potential Working Groups. Discussed. Update on outreach efforts regarding Recommendation 20251119-010: Pensions and OPEB Benefits. Update was given by Commissioner Nahas. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. 7. Approve a revised version of Recommendation 20251119-010: Pensions and OPEB Benefits based on additional information received from stakeholders. Chair Gonzales made a motion to postpone Items 3, 6 and 7 to the March 18, 2026 regular meeting, seconded by Commissioner Joshi. The motion did not pass, on a 5-1 vote. Commissioner Nahas voted nay. Vice Chair Valdez Sanchez and Commissioners Cantu, Rashed, and Pleuthner were absent. Withdrawn due to lack of quorum. Approve an impact assessment framework and recommendation approval guidelines for the Economic Prosperity Commission. Chair Gonzales made a motion to postpone Items 3, 6 and 7 to the March 18, 2026 regular meeting, seconded by Commissioner Joshi. The motion did not pass, on a 5-1 vote. Commissioner Nahas voted nay. Vice Chair Valdez Sanchez and Commissioners Cantu, Rashed, and Pleuthner were absent. Withdrawn due to lack of quorum. Chair Gonzales adjourned the meeting at 8:02 p.m. due to lack …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2026, AT 6:30 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Building and Standards 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 Melanie Alley, 512-974-2679, dsdcredbsc@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Timothy Stostad, Chair Grant Gilker Jeffrey Musgrove Carrie Stewart, Fire Marshal (Ex Officio) Michael Francis, Vice Chair Mia Ibarra Raisch Tomlanovich Lisa Garza Myra Martinez AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Building and Standards Commission Regular meeting on January 28, 2026. PUBLIC HEARINGS New Case(s) The Commission will hear the following cases concerning alleged violations of the City’s Property Maintenance Code and may issue an order to vacate, relocate occupants, repair, demolish, or secure the premises; and may assess civil penalties: 2. Case Number: CL 2025-114071 Property address: 7620 Parkview Circle / Owner: Betty A. Epstein Staff presenter: David Downing Staff recommendation: Repair residential structure. 3. 4. 5. 6. Case Number: CL 2025-102012 Property address: 4801 Ledesma Road / Owner: 726 LLC Staff Presenter: Kristina Lunde Staff recommendation: Repair residential structure. Case Number: CL 2026-015458; CL 2026-015210; CL 2026-015441 and CL 2026-016075 Property address: 1124 Rutland Drive, Buildings 2, 3, 4 & 18; also known as Creeks Edge Apartments / Owner: 1124 Rutland Dr 2 LLC (Rutland CE Apts LLC is “grantee” on TRV 2025140540) Staff presenter: Crystal Mendez Staff recommendation: Repair Buildings 2, 3, 4 & 18 of the commercial multifamily structure currently in the Repeat Offender Program. Case Number: CL 2025-104937 Property address: 1808 Cedar Avenue / Owner: Raymond Huerta Staff presenter: Michael Larner Staff recommendation: Demolish residential structure. Case Number: CL 2026-010855 Property address: 2100 E Cesar Chavez Avenue / Owner: Paulygamy Hotel LLC Staff presenter: Sheila Doyle Staff recommendation: Repair …
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2026 The Building and Standards Commission convened in a Regular meeting on February 25, 2026, at the City of Austin Permitting and Development Center (PDC), 1610 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Room 1405, in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Michael Francis called the Building and Standards Commission Meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Vice Chair Michael Francis, Commissioners: Raisch Tomlanovich, Lisa Garza, Grant Gilker, Myra Martinez, Jeffrey S. Musgrove, and Ex Officio Commissioner Fire Marshal Carrie Stewart. Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Chair Timothy Stostad PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Alex Whiddon appeared before the commission for public communication to request a penalty relief hearing for 2100 Rosewood Avenue. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Building and Standards Commission Regular Meeting on February 25, 2026. The minutes from the meeting of January 28, 2026 were approved on Commissioner Musgrove’s motion, Commissioner Garza’s second, with no objections. Commissioner Ibarra was absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Conduct a public hearing and consider case number CL 2025-114071; Property address: 7620 Parkview Circle. Commissioner Musgrove moved to continue the hearing for 30 days, Commissioner Tomlanovich’s second. Commissioner Garza proposed a friendly amendment to change 30 days to 90 days. Commissioner Musgrove rejected the friendly amendment. The main motion passed on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Ibarra was absent. 1 2. Conduct a public hearing and consider case numbers CL 2025-102012; Property address: 4801 Ledesma Road. Commissioner Musgrove moved to close the public hearing, Commissioner Tomlanovich’s second, with no objections. Commissioner Tomlanovich moved to adopt City staff’s proposed findings of fact, conclusions of law and City staff’s recommended order for repair, with the modification of the compliance timeframe from 45 to 90 days, and with a penalty of $250 per week beginning on the 90th day from the date the order is mailed, continuing until compliance is achieved, Commissioner Garza’s second. The motion passed on a 6-1-0 vote. Vice Chair Francis abstained. Commissioner Ibarra was absent. 3. Conduct a public hearing and consider case numbers CL 2026-015458; CL 2026-015210; CL 2026-015441 and CL 2026-016075; Property address: 1124 Rutland Drive, Buildings 2, 3, 4 & 18. Commissioner Musgrove moved to close the public hearing, Commissioner Garza’s second, with no objections. Commissioner Musgrove moved to adopt the findings of fact, conclusions of law and City staff’s recommendation to provide on-site temporary hot water facilities available at all times to …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 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 see the information below and contact Ella Garcia, Staff Liaison, if you have questions regarding speaker registration 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) Jessica Cohen, Chair of Board of Adjustment TC Broadnax, City Manager EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) Candace Hunter, A.I.S.D. Board of Trustees Richard Mendoza, Director of Transportation and Public Works The Planning Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, according to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on the agenda. The Commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071. Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0821 Attorney: Steven Maddoux, 512-974-6080 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, February 10, 2026. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2025-0030.01 - Ben White; District 5 Location: 2217 W Ben White Service Road EB, Williamson Creek Watershed; South Austin Combined (Westgate) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: RPS Family Enterprises, LP Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Keepers Land Planning (Ricca Keepers) Neighborhood Node to Mixed-Use Activity HUB/Corridor Staff postponement request …
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, February 10, 2026 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2026 The Planning Commission convened in a regular on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Woods called the Planning Commission Meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Alice Woods Casey Haney Felicity Maxwell Imad Ahmed Chris Gannon Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Brian Bedrosian Peter Breton Danielle Skidmore Joshua Hiller Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Adam Powell Commissioners Absent: Anna Lan Ex-Officio Members in Absent: TC Broadnax Jessica Cohen Candace Hunter Richard Mendoza 1 Vacancy on the Dais 1 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, February 10, 2026 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Philip Wiley – Mobility Oriented Development APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. The motion to postpone the meeting minutes of Tuesday, January 27, 2026, to March 10, 2026, was approved on the consent agenda on Secretary Maxwell’s motion, Commissioner Bedrosian’s second, on an 11-0 vote. Commissioner Lan was absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2025-0031.01 - 8701 N Mopac Multifamily; District 10 Location: 8701 North Mopac Expressway Service Road NB, North Shoal Creek Neighborhood Planning Area; Shoal Creek Watershed Owner/Applicant: Mopac Atrium Investments, LLC, a Texas limited liability company Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Dubois Bryant & Campbell, LLP (David Hartman) Commerce to Mixed-Use Activity HUB/Corridor Applicant postponement request to March 10, 2026 Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Austin Planning The motion to approve the Applicant’s postponement request to March 10, 2026, was approved on the consent agenda on Secretary Maxwell’s motion, Commissioner Bedrosian’s second, on an 11-0 vote. Commissioner Lan was absent. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2025-0088 - 8701 N Mopac Multifamily; District 10 8701 North Mopac Expressway Service Road NB, North Shoal Creek Neighborhood Planning Area; Shoal Creek Watershed Owner/Applicant: Mopac Atrium Investments, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Dubois Bryant & Campbell, LLP (David Hartman) CS to LI-PDA Applicant postponement request to March 10, 2026 Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Austin Planning The motion to approve the Applicant’s postponement request to March 10, 2026, was approved on the consent agenda on Secretary Maxwell’s motion, Commissioner Bedrosian’s second, on an 11-0 vote. Commissioner Lan was absent. 2 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, February 10, 2026 4. Plan Amendment: NPA-2024-0018.01 - 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe Street Rezone; District 4 Location: 7003, …
City of Austin Austin Planning 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, TX 78752 P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-2000 ♦ h ttps:/ / w w w.au st in tex a s .g ov / d epa r tm e n t/ plan n in g - de part men t MEMORANDUM TO: Chair & Planning Commission Members FROM: Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Long-Range Planning Division Austin Planning DATE: February 17, 2026 RE: NPA-2025-0030.01_2217 W Ben White Blvd SVRD EB South Austin Combined Neighborhood Planning Area Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced case from the February 24, 2026 Planning Commission hearing to the March 24, 2026 hearing date to allow additional time to review the application. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachment: Plan Amendment Map The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 02 NPA-2025-0030.01 - Ben White; District 51 of 2 The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable modifications and equal access to communications upon request. 02 NPA-2025-0030.01 - Ben White; District 52 of 2
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2025-0126- North Burnet/Gateway RSMU Rezoning DISTRICT: 7 ADDRESS: Area bounded by Braker Ln.; Burnet Rd.; MoPac Expy.; Stonelake Blvd. ZONING FROM: Tract 1: From: P (Public) district and MI (Major Industrial) district Tract 2: From: NBG-CMU-NP (Commercial Mixed Use Subdistrict) Tract 3: From: IP-NP (Industrial Park) Neighborhood Plan combining district Tract 4: From: P (Public) district Tract 5: From: P (Public) district TO: NBG-RSMU-NP (North Burnet/Gateway-Neighborhood Plan (Research and Sciences Mixed Use Subdistrict) Combining District COMBINED SITE AREA OF ALL TRACTS: 373.83 Acres PROPERTY OWNER: University of Texas System APPLICANT/AGENT: Austin Planning – City of Austin CASE MANAGER: Jorge E. Rousselin (512-974-2975, jorge.rousselin@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends North Burnet/Gateway-Neighborhood Plan (Research and Sciences Mixed Use Subdistrict) Combining District zoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: February 24, 2026 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: March 26, 2026 ORDINANCE NUMBER: Pending ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The properties in question total 373 acres of land made up of multiple properties owned by the University of Texas System. The largest tract of land is the site of the Pickle Research Center, housing industrial and research functions for the University of Texas. The tract to the west contains retail, food sales, and restaurant uses and is known as the Arbor Walk development. Across MoPac expressway, the University of Texas has administrative and operational offices and vacant land. To the north, across Braker Ln., there is a regional commercial retail center known as the Domain including multiple commercial, retail, hotel, office, and restaurant uses. To the south, there are various commercial, retail, and restaurant as well as indoor entertainment. The development to the east is comprised of multiple industrial, commercial, and warehouse uses. To the west there is a commercial center (Gateway) that contains retail, food sales, indoor entertainment and restaurant uses. The Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan identified the North Burnet/Gateway and Domain areas as a Regional Center and Austin's "second downtown." The North Burnet/Gateway Vision Plan was adopted 03 C14-2025-0126 - North Burnet/Gateway RSMU Rezoning; District 71 of 20 in 2006, followed with adoption of the North Burnet/Gateway Regulating Plan (the Plan) in 2009 that set development and design standards for the area. Multiple amendments to the Plan since 2013 have facilitated the redevelopment of the area's older industrial, office, and warehouse sites in favor of mixed- use development with increased housing density, variety of office spaces, and vibrant store fronts for …
To: From: Date: Subject: MEMORANDUM Alice Woods, Chair Planning Commission Members Nancy Estrada, Planner Principal, Austin Planning February 18, 2026 C14-2024-0147 – 1405 East Riverside Drive Staff Postponement Request Staff requests a postponement of the above referenced rezoning case from the February 24, 2026, Planning Commission hearing to the March 24, 2026, hearing to allow time for staff to review. 04 C14-2024-0147 - 1405 East Riverside Drive; District 91 of 1
To: From: Date: Subject: MEMORANDUM Alice Woods, Chair Planning Commission Members Nancy Estrada, Planner Principal, Austin Planning February 18, 2026 C14-06-0117(RCT) – 1317 and 1405 East Riverside Drive Restrictive Covenant 2008008550 Staff Postponement Request Staff requests a postponement of the above referenced case from the February 24, 2026, Planning Commission hearing to the March 24, 2026, hearing to allow time for staff to review. This restrictive covenant case is associated with rezoning case C14-2024-0147 – 1405 East Riverside Drive. 05 C14-06-0117(RCT) - 1317 and 1405 East Riverside Drive; District 91 of 1
To: From: Date: Subject: MEMORANDUM Alice Woods, Chair Planning Commission Members Nancy Estrada, Planner Principal, Austin Planning February 18, 2026 C14-72-299(RCT) – 1317 and 1405 East Riverside Drive Restrictive Covenant 4355-1773 Staff Postponement Request Staff requests a postponement of the above referenced case from the February 24, 2026, Planning Commission hearing to the March 24, 2026, hearing to allow time for staff to review. This restrictive covenant case is associated with rezoning case C14-2024-0147 – 1405 East Riverside Drive. 06 C14-72-299(RCT) - 1317 and 1405 East Riverside Drive; District 91 of 1
Rousselin, Jorge From: Sent: To: Subject: Patrick Jeeves Monday, February 23, 2026 11:08 AM Rousselin, Jorge C14-2025-0126 [You don't o(cid:332)en get email from h(cid:425)ps://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIden(cid:415)fica(cid:415)on ] . Learn why this is important at External Email - Exercise Cau(cid:415)on Hello, I wanted to comment on the rezoning hearing tomorrow, case C14-2025-0126. idk if i missed the window because the case isn’t selectable on the online form with the QR code. I support the rezoning for tracts 1 and 2. Infill development is essen(cid:415)al for fiscal solvency and walkability. However, I oppose rezoning tracts 3, 4, and 5. These undeveloped areas provide cri(cid:415)cal wildlife habitat, including for owl species. I recommend these tracts be designated as protected green space or parks - this would serve residents, support property values, and preserve the ecological func(cid:415)ons that make this area desirable. Patrick Jeeves 23-Feb-2026 CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use cau(cid:415)on when clicking links or opening a(cid:425)achments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" bu(cid:425)on in Outlook. For any addi(cid:415)onal ques(cid:415)ons or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@aus(cid:415)ntexas.gov". 1 03 C14-2025-0126 - North Burnet/Gateway RSMU Rezoning; District 71 of 1
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, February 24, 2026 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2026 The Planning Commission convened in a regular on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Woods called the Planning Commission Meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Alice Woods Casey Haney Brian Bedrosian Chris Gannon Joshua Hiller Felicity Maxwell Danielle Skidmore Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Imad Ahmed Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Peter Breton Anna Lan Adam Powell Commissioners Absent: None Ex-Officio Members in Absent: TC Broadnax Jessica Cohen Candace Hunter Richard Mendoza 1 Vacancy on the Dais 1 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, February 24, 2026 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. The minutes from the meeting of Tuesday, February 10, 2026, were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Skidmore’s motion, Commissioner Bedrosian’s second, on a 12-0 vote. 1 vacancy on the dais. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2025-0030.01 - Ben White; District 5 Location: 2217 W Ben White Service Road EB, Williamson Creek Watershed; South Austin Combined (Westgate) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: RPS Family Enterprises, LP Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Keepers Land Planning (Ricca Keepers) Neighborhood Node to Mixed-Use Activity HUB/Corridor Staff postponement request to March 24, 2026 Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Austin Planning The motion to approve Staff’s postponement request to March 24, 2026, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Skidmore’s motion, Commissioner Bedrosian’s second, on a 12-0 vote. 1 vacancy on the dais. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2025-0126 - North Burnet/Gateway RSMU Rezoning; District 7 Area bounded by Braker Lane; Burnet Road; MoPac Expressway; Stonelake Boulevard, Shoal Creek; Little Walnut Creek; Walnut Creek; North Burnet/Gateway Owner/Applicant: University of Texas System Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Austin Planning P, MI, IP-NP, NBG-CMU-NP to NBG-RSMU-NP Recommended Jorge E. Rousslein, 512-974-2975, jorge.rousselin@austintexas.gov Austin Planning The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of NBG-RSMU-NP for C14-2025-0126 - North Burnet/Gateway RSMU Rezoning; District 7, located at an area bounded by Braker Lane; Burnet Road; MoPac Expressway; Stonelake Boulevard, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Skidmore’s motion, Commissioner Bedrosian’s second, on a 12-0 vote. 1 vacancy on the dais. 2 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, February 24, 2026 4. Rezoning: Location: C14-2024-0147 - 1405 East Riverside Drive; District 9 1405A, 1405B, …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING BOARD Tuesday February 24, 2026 @ 9:30 AM- IN PERSON/ WEBEX PERMITTING DEVELOPMENT CENTER/ 1st FLOOR, CONF RM 1401-1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS 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. To register, contact rick.arzola@austintexas.gov Robert Thornton- Chair Stephen Cox- V. Chair; Bowie, Joseph; Butler, Robert; Cooper, Joseph; Foster, Bobbi Jo; Harris, Bill; Nichols, David; Perez, Ramon; Smith, Kyle CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES- 1. Approve the Minutes from Regular Called Meeting from October 21, 2025 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Follow up discussion with Austin Fire with roof openings concerning insect screens- Bill Harris 3. Discussion on water sizing in commercial structures using half inch and approving three-eights with Commercial plan review- Stephen Cox 4. Discussion with Austin Water with reclaim water on backflow water preventors- Stephen Cox 5. Discussion on sample well locations and grease traps in moving inlets/outlets back on the inside of the tank- Stephen Cox 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 Rick Arola at Austin Development Services Department, at 512-974-2417 or rick.arzola@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Mechanical and Plumbing Board, please contact Rick Arzola at 512-974-2417 and rick.arzola@austintexas.gov
REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE HISPANIC LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2026, 6:00 PM CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM #1101 301 WEST 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 remotely, contact Christi Vitela at christi.vitela@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2792. telephone. To to speak register CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Amanda Afifi, Chair Dulce Castañeda Andrea Flores Johanna Moya Fábregas Lyssette Galvan AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Yesenia Ramos, Vice Chair Brian Peña Jesús Perales Elizabeth Morales 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 regular meeting on January 27, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation by Communities in Schools of Central Texas regarding an economic mobility study and the impact of the organization on area students’ quality of life. Presentation by Sharon Vigil, CEO, Communities in Schools of Central Texas. 3. Presentation by Mama Sana Vibrant Woman regarding FY 2026-2027 budget recommendations. Presentation by Cherelle VanBrakle, Co-Executive Director of Development, Mama Sana Vibrant Woman. 4. Presentation by the Coalition for Austin’s Arts and Spanish-Language Theatre (CAAST) (LAAP) and FY 2026-2027 budget the Latino Artist Access Program regarding recommendations. Presentation by Iván Dávila, CAAST. 5. Conduct a public input session to collect feedback on the Commission’s Fiscal Year Budget Recommendations. 6. Discussion on community input and feedback for Commission’s Fiscal Year Budget Recommendations. 7. Discussion of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget recommendations. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. Approve updates to the membership of the Immigrant Working Group. 9. Approve updates to the membership of the Arts and Culture Working Group. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 10. Update on the work of the Immigrant Working Group since August 2025. 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 …
Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission January 27, 2026 HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, January 27, 2026 The Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd St in Austin, Texas. Chair Afifi called the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Amanda Afifi, Chair Yesenia Ramos, Vice Chair Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Dulce Castañeda Andrea Flores Lyssette Galvan Elizabeth Morales Jesús Perales Melissa Ruiz PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Hector Ordaz – ACME/Spanish Language APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission regular meeting on December 16, 2025. The minutes from the meeting on December 16, 2025 were approved as amended below on Commissioner Galvan’s motion, Commissioner Morales’ second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Peña and Moya Fábregas were absent. The amendment was to show Commissioner Castañeda as present remotely. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation by American Gateways regarding successes with the City of Austin and a request for the prioritization of immigration funding in the FY 26-27 budget. 1 Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission January 27, 2026 The presentation was made by Rebecca Lightsey, Co-Executive Director, American Gateways. 3. Conduct a public input session to collect feedback on the Commission’s Fiscal Year Budget Recommendations. Withdrawn. 4. Discussion on community input and feedback for Commission’s Fiscal Year Budget. Withdrawn. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve the formation of a Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Working Group. The motion to approve the formation of a Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Working Group was approved on Commissioner Morales’ motion, Vice Chair Ramos’ second, on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Peña and Moya Fábregas were absent. Chair Afifi, Vice Chair Ramos, Commissioners Galvan and Morales, and Hector Ordaz, community member, were added to the working group without objection. 6. Approve an update to the membership of an Arts and Culture Working Group. The motion to approve adding Hector Ordaz and Raquel Rivera, community members, to the Arts and Culture Working Group was approved on Commissioner Castañeda’s motion, Commissioner Perales’ second, on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Peña and Moya Fábregas were absent. 7. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding Austin Police cooperation with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The motion to approve the recommendation was …
CIS Central Texas Services and Outcomes for Austin/Del Valle Students The Need for CIS Services • 1 in 3 children in Central Texas lives below 200% of the poverty line. • 1 in 4 children in Central Texas is food insecure. • 1 in 5 students has experienced sexual abuse or assault nationally. • 1 in 4 children nationally has experienced physical abuse by a caregiver. • 1 / 4 Americans had an alcoholic parent • 1 / 8 Americans witnessed their mother in an abusive relationship 3 How Trauma Impacts Students • Trauma changes how the brain processes information – survival mode over learning mode. • Students may struggle with memory, focus, and attention in class. • Trauma triggers can lead to fight, flight, or freeze responses, often seen as misbehavior. • Emotions live in the body – students may experience headaches, stomachaches, or restlessness. • Safety and connection are prerequisites for learning; without them, academic success is limited. • Consistent, supportive relationships are key to helping students regulate and re-engage. 4 Integrated Student Support (ISS) Model Menu of Case Management Services Enrichment: Mental & Behavioral Health: • Behavior Intervention, Skill Building Activities, Conflict Resolution, Crisis Intervention • Mentoring • Professional Mental Health Services • Safety Intervention Student /Teacher Conferences • Field Trips Summer Camps and activities • • Creative Arts/ Recreation activities • Before and after school activities • School Climate activities Case Management/ Academics & Attendance: Goal Setting & Monitoring: • Individual goal setting for academic, attendance, and behavior needs • Goal-related intervention planning with student; monitoring check-ins • Case consultation, staffing, service coordination • Tutoring and Homework Assistance Student / Teacher Conferences • • Attendance Interventions • Language Acquisition Support (Emergent Bilingual) Parent/ Family Engagement: • Home visits • Parent Conferences • Family referrals to community resources • Care Coordination & ASPIRE multi-generational learning programs Health & Human Services: • Basic Needs Assistance: (food, clothing, household, rental assistance, utilities) • Transportation assistance • Independent Living Skills Development • Agency Referrals Behavior Improvement by Targeted Need Area 7 Who We Serve in Austin 72 Schools 55 Austin ISD 13 Del Valle ISD 4 Harmony Public Schools 8 2024-25 Austin ISD Services 28,245 students received school-wide supports 5,114 students received intensive case management $433,569 direct assistance to students & families 94% of student body receive school- wide supports 81 community partnerships provided service 9 Total …
Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission February 24, 2026 HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, February 24, 2026 The Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd St in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Ramos called the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:08 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Yesenia Ramos, Vice Chair Melissa Ruiz Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Amanda Afifi, Chair Andrea Flores Lyssette Galvan Elizabeth Morales Jesús Perales PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission regular meeting on January 27, 2026. The minutes from the meeting on January 27, 2026, were approved on Commissioner Perales’ motion, Commissioner Ruiz’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Galvan was off the dais. Commissioners Castañeda, Moya Fábregas, and Peña were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation by Communities in Schools of Central Texas regarding an economic mobility study and the impact of the organization on area students’ quality of life. Presentation by Sharon Vigil, CEO, Communities in Schools of Central Texas. The presentation was made by Sharon Vigil, CEO, Communities in Schools of Central Texas. 1 Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission February 24, 2026 3. Presentation by Mama Sana Vibrant Woman regarding FY 2026-2027 budget recommendations. Presentation by Cherelle VanBrakle, Co-Executive Director of Development, Mama Sana Vibrant Woman. Withdrawn. 4. Presentation by the Coalition for Austin’s Arts and Spanish-Language Theatre (CAAST) regarding the Latino Artist Access Program (LAAP) and FY 2026-2027 budget recommendations. Presentation by Iván Dávila, CAAST. The presentation was made by Veronica Pomata and Sol Bautista, CAAST members. 5. Conduct a public input session to collect feedback on the Commission’s Fiscal Year Budget Recommendations. Conducted. 6. Discussion on community input and feedback for Commission’s Fiscal Year Budget Recommendations. Discussed. 7. Discussion of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget recommendations. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. Approve updates to the membership of the Immigrant Working Group. Discussed. 9. Approve updates to the membership of the Arts and Culture Working Group. The motion to approve adding community members, Luis Ordaz and Veronica Pomata, to the Arts and Culture Working Group was approved on Commissioner Galvan’s motion, Commissioner Morales’ second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Castañeda, Moya Fábregas, and Peña were absent. WORKING GROUP …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE 2026 BOND ELECTION ADVISORY TASK FORCE MONDAY, February 23, 2026, AT 2:00 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, ROOM 1101 301 WEST SECOND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the 2026 Bond Election Advisory Task Force may be participating by video conference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn- live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Nicole Hernandez, 512-974-7644, nicole.hernandez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT MEMBERS: Mary Hager, Chair Ana Aguirre Nicole Conley Richard DePalma Robert Fiedler Donald Jackson Garry Merritt Katrina Miller Rachel Stone David Sullivan Kaiba White CALL TO ORDER Frances Jordan, Vice Chair Tina Cannon Charles Curry JC Dwyer Jeremiah Hendricks Noelita Lugo Luke Metzger Kenneth Standley Ben Suddaby Heyden Walker AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the 2026 Bond Election Advisory Task Force Regular Called meeting on February 09, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding Initial Draft Recommendation. Presentation by Eric Bailey, Deputy Director, Marcus Hammer, Assistant Director, Austin Capital Delivery Services and Chandler Runnells, Business Process Specialist, Austin Capital Delivery Services. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Approve revisions to 2026 Bond Election Advisory Task Force Work Plan. WORKING GROUP UPDATE 4. 5. Update from Stormwater Working Group regarding initial draft recommendation. Update from Affordable Housing Group regarding initial draft recommendation. 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 Nicole Hernandez at Austin Capital Delivery Services Department, at 512-974-7644 and nicole.hernandez@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more information on the 2026 Bond Election Advisory Task Force, please contact Nicole Hernandez at 512-974-7644 or nicole.hernandez@austintexas.gov.
2026 Bond Initial Draft Recommendation Austin Capital Delivery Services Marcus Hammer, Assistant Director Chandler Runnells, Business Process Specialist Bond Election Advisory Task Force February 23, 2026 2026 Bond Program Process ▪ Call for projects from City departments: June 2024 ▪ Departments created guiding principles, technical criteria, scoring matrix: June – Dec 2024 ▪ BEATF created: October 2024 ▪ Departments scored & prioritized projects: January – July 2025 ▪ Departments presented guiding principles, technical criteria, scoring matrix: March - July 2025 ▪ Staff provided a summary of Survey I findings: July 2025 ▪ Staff released $3.7B initial prioritized Bond project list: July 2025 ▪ Project Review Board met and scored projects and programs: October 2025 ▪ 3 BEATF-led listening sessions and summary of findings: November & December 2025 ▪ Staff released Initial Draft Bond recommendation: January 2026 ▪ 5 Open House events and Survey II released: February 2026 2 Peer City Analysis Austin 2012-2022 Bond Programs (Millions) % Propositions Propositions Transportation Parks & Recreation Watershed Public Safety Library, Museum & Cultural Arts Facilities Affordable Housing Water Quality Protection Land Health & Human Services 1,483.3 52% 226.7 112 69.1 141.4 665 102 27.1 8% 4% 2% 5% 24% 4% 1% Street and Transportation Park and Recreation Facilities Flood Protection and Storm Drainage Public Safety Facilities Library Facilities Housing & Neighborhood Infrastructure Economic Development Cultural and Performing Arts Homeless Assistance Facilities Information Technology Facilities Dallas San Antonio 2012-2029 Bond Program (Millions) 1,315.8 607.1 427.3 122.1 59.1 26.4 182.7 89.4 39 5 % Propositions 46% 21% Transportation Parks, Recreation & Open Space 15% Drainage & Flood Control 4% Public Safety Facilities 2% Library, Museum, & Cultural Arts Facilities 1% Affordable Housing 2012-2027 Bond Program (Millions) 1,254.3 546.4 436.9 127 111.4 150 % 48% 21% 17% 5% 4% 6% 6% 3% 1% 0% Total $2.83B 100% Total $2.87B 100% Total $2.63B 100% 3 Austin’s Bond History 2012-2022 Bond Program - $2.83B GO Bond $ (Millions) Propositions Transportation Affordable Housing Parks & Recreation Water Quality Protection Land Watershed Public Safety Library, Museum & Cultural Arts Facilities Health & Human Services 1,483.3 665 226.7 102 112 69.1 141.4 27.1 % 52% 24% 8% 4% 4% 2% 5% 1% Total $2.83B 100% 4 2023-25 Bond Election Data November 2025, Municipal Bond Elections Summary Elections Total Propositions Bonds Carried % Passed 27 $834M $243M 29.16% November 2024, Municipal Bond Elections Summary Elections Total Propositions Bonds Carried % Passed 9 …
BEATF WORK PLAN [February 2026 – May 2026] February 2026 • 2.23.26 BEATF Meeting o City Staff Presentation on Initial Recommendations o Stormwater Working Group Presentation of Initial Recommendations o Affordable Housing Working Group Presentation of Initial Recommendations March 2026 • Working Groups meeting per schedule • 3.9.26 BEATF Meeting o Discussion of Initial Working Group Recommendations o [additional agenda items] • 3.23.26 BEATF Meeting o Presentation and Discussion of Updated Working Group Recommendations o [additional agenda items] April 2026 • 4.13.26 BEATF Meeting o Discussion and possible action on BEATF Recommendations o [additional agenda items] • 4.27.26 BEATF Meeting o Discussion and possible action on BEATF Recommendations o [additional agenda items] May 2026 • 5.4.26 BEATF Meeting o Discussion and possible action on BEATF Recommendations o [additional agenda items]
2026 BEATF STORMWATER WORKGROUP INITIAL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR BOND FUNDING BEATF STORMWATER WORKGROUP MEMBERS Nicole Conley Mayor’s Office Frances Jordan District 2 Ana Aguirre District 2 Richard DePalma District 5 Robert Fielder District 6 Jeremy Hendricks District 7 Katrina Miller, District 8 WATERSHED PROTECTION DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT AUSTIN WATERSHED PROTECTION PROTECTS THE LIVES, PROPERTY, AND ENVIRONMENT OF OUR COMMUNITY BY REDUCING THE IMPACTS OF FLOODING, EROSION, AND WATER POLLUTION. REVIEW PROCESS - INPUT • CITY COUNCIL • BEATF MEETINGS • PRIMARY NEEDS ASSESSMENT • STAFF RECOMMENDED PROJECTS • COMMUNITY • SURVEYS (2ND PENDING) • CITIZEN SUBMITTED PROJECTS • COMMUNITY LISTENING SESSIONS • COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSES SESSIONS (CURRENTLY ONGOING) • WORKGROUP MEETINGS – WATERSHED PROTECTION DEPARTMENT PRESENTATIONS & CITIZEN’S COMMUNICATION NEEDS ASSESSMENT FOR 2026 BOND FUNDING 08-04-2025 Project Name Project Type Dist. Estimate Requestor Scope/Description 77 Longhorn Dam Resiliency Improvements Dam Modernization 40,000,000 Austin Water The comprehensive refurbishment of critical infrastructure components at the Longhorn Dam, specifically the two bascule gates, seven flood gates, seven hoisting mechanisms with associated cables, and the dam structure itself. The primary focus of this endeavor is the meticulous removal and replacement of protective coatings on each gate. Project elements would include: coating restoration process, structural member restoration and/or replacement, repairs of seals, rollers, and cables, or associated repair or replacement, gate hoist refurbishment, overhaul of electrical components and lighting systems NEEDS ASSESSMENT FOR 2026 BOND FUNDING 78 Project Name Emma Long Alternative Water Supply Project Project Type Water Supply Dist. Estimate Requestor Scope/Description 3,600,000 Austin Water Develop an alternative potable water supply for the Emma Long Metropolitan Park. The current 50,000 gal/day package surface water treatment plant that serves the park is reaching the end of its useful life. Possible potable water supply alternatives could include rehabilitation of the existing plant, drilling a ground water well, connection to an alternative nearby public water system or other. In-house deliver, design, and construction for quick delivery of high priority asset management projects. All Multi 36,000,000 Watershed Protection Department 179 180 Resource Account - IDIQ and In-house Project Delivery Creek Flooding Mitigation - Creek Crossings Creek Flood Multi 57,475,000 Watershed Protection Department Flood control improvements to mitigate flood hazards for roadway crossings due to out of bank creek-overflows during extreme storm events. NEEDS ASSESSMENT FOR 2026 BOND FUNDING Project Name Project Type Dist. Estimate Requestor Scope/Description 181 Creek Flooding Mitigation - Structures Creek Flood Multi 421,850,000 182 Localized Drainage …
BEATF Housing Work Group Recommendation Feb. 23, 2026 The Need is Great The Need is Great Housing for Low Income Families Surveys revealed this was a high priority for Austinites and the 2026 GO Bond package. 34% of “Respondents expressed significant concern about rising rents, evictions, and displacement, as well as widespread recognition of homelessness as a critical issue. Many called for urgent and sustained investment in affordable housing, shelters, and tenant protections” “Housing and Homelessness” are top responses from surveys and open houses and remain core demands from the community City affordable housing spending is targeted to 30-50% MFI and below, including Permanent Supportive Housing Other Community Benefits Data show that that public investments in low-income housing and homeless services have societal payoffs that exceed the benefits received by the folks housed, including safer streets and reduced social service spending City affordable housing spending priorities include carbon-mitigating strategies, including targeting transit corridors and green building standards such as energy efficient units and solar or alternative energy initiatives, environmental superiority, water conservation, and climate resiliency; Housing Investments create: After-school and summer learning programs for children; Amenities, activities and support services for seniors. Job creation and growth of the local economy Reduction in public costs for services such as emergency room visits and extra counseling for students The City’s Request Homeless Strategy Office asked for $50M to replace the ARCH and a few other shelters with a new facility with many services and beds provides. Also, $15M for a Homeless Resource Center to provide case management and a range of services including directing folks to where they can get food, clothing, and shelter. For housing low-income individuals and families, the request from the Housing Department was $350M, to match the $40M to $80M spent each year over 6 years for projects such as Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, Caritas and others in creating housing units. Homes are provided either as rental housing (RHDA) or for home-ownership (OHDA). In almost all cases, the City’s contribution is a fraction of the total project cost but is required to complete the entire package. The City also has a Partnership program and a Home Repair program. Reality We recognize the constraints in the size of a 2026 (or 2028) GO bond and the many demands for transportation infrastructure, parks, …
2026 Bond Election Advisory Task Force (BEATF) REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, February 23, 2026 The 2026 Bond Election Advisory Task Force convened in a Regular meeting on Monday February 23, 2026, at 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Hager called the 2026 Bond Election Advisory Task Force Meeting to order at 2:04p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Mary Hager, Chair Ana Aguirre Nicole Conley Charles Curry Richard DePalma JC Dwyer Robert Fiedler Donald Jackson Rachel Stone David Sullivan Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Garry Merritt Ben Suddaby Heyden Walker Kaiba White PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL • Mel Leblanc- Spoke to the Task Force to recommend funding for Affordable Housing. • Vincent Warwick- Spoke to the Task Force to please consider affordable housing in the upcoming bond election. 1 • Amy Chicola- Spoke to the Task Force about permanent and supportive affordable housing. • Joi Chevalier- Spoke to the Task Force in support of farmland preservation. • Zenobia Joseph-Spoke to the Task Force about the inequities in transit and safety issues northeast of US-183 • Scott Johnson- Spoke to the Task Force about focusing on safety, connectivity and air quality benefits. • Andy Smith- Spoke to the Task Force in support of farmland preservation. • Cindi Reid- Spoke to the Task Force about what is in alignment with what is the public giving feedback and engagement and in the inequities North of 183. • Sol Praxis- Spoke to the Task Force in support of affordable housing and the need in Austin. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the 2026 Bond Election Advisory Task Force Regular Called meeting on February 09, 2026. The minutes from the meeting of (2/09/2026) were approved on MEMBER Sullivan’s motion, MEMBER Hager’s second on a (13-0) vote. Member Jackson abstaining and Members Cannon, Hendricks, Jordan, Lugo, Metzger, Miller and Standley absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding Initial Draft Recommendation. Presentation by Eric Bailey, Deputy Director, Marcus Hammer, Assistant Director, Austin Capital Delivery Services and Chandler Runnells, Business Process Specialist, Austin Capital Delivery Services. The presentation was made by Marcus Hammer, Assistant Director and Chandler Runnells, Business Process Specialist Austin Capital Delivery Services. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Approve revisions to 2026 Bond Election Advisory Task Force Work Plan. No action revisions or action taken. Public Comment: - Zenobia Joseph spoke to the Task Force requesting greater transparency on the Gus Garcia project cost …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MONDAY FEBRUARY 23, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. STREET JONES BUILDING, ROOM 400A 1000 EAST 11TH ST, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78702 Some members of the Urban Renewal Board may be participating by videoconference and a quorum will be present at the location identified above. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Hunter Maples, (512) 974- 3120 or hunter.maples@austintexas.gov. The Urban Renewal Board reserves the right to go into closed session to discuss any of the items on this agenda as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Harrison Brown Amit Motwani Jacqueline Watson Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Byron Davis Kobla Tetey AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon the day before the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on December 15, 2025. 1 of 2 STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff Briefing regarding City Council action related to URB recommendation 20250915-003. Presentation by Hunter Maples, Austin Housing. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Pleasant Hill Collaborative and Rally Austin, including project status and anticipated timeline (Pleasant Hill Collaborative) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discuss, consider and approve pro forma revisions to bylaws pursuant to City Council Ordinance No. 20251120-008. EXECUTIVE SESSION 5. 6. Discuss legal matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code) Discuss real estate matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Real Property - Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin …
MINUTES URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. STREET JONES BUILDING, ROOM 400A 1000 EAST 11TH ST, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78702 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Harrison Brown Amit Motwani Jacqueline Watson Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Byron Davis Kobla Tetey Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Manuel Escobar, Vice Chair Darrell W. Pierce, and Commissioners Harrison Brown, Byron Davis, Amit Motwani, & Jaqueline Watson Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: No members attended remotely. Board Members Absent/off the dais at call to order: Commissioner Kobla Tetey was absent. CALL TO ORDER Chair Escobar, called the meeting to order at 6:15 pm with 6 members present. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon the day before the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Eric Standridge and Scott Menzies spoke regarding Item 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on December 15, 2025. On Commissioner Watson’s motion, Commissioner Motwani’s second, the December 15, 2025, minutes were approved on a 6-0-0 vote. 1 of 3 STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff Briefing regarding City Council action related to URB recommendation 20250915-003. Presentation by Hunter Maples, Austin Housing. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Pleasant Hill Collaborative and Rally Austin, including project status and anticipated timeline (Pleasant Hill Collaborative) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discuss, consider and approve pro forma revisions to bylaws pursuant to City Council Ordinance No. 20251120-008. On Commissioner Motwani’s motion, Commissioner Pierce’s second, the pro forma revisions to the bylaws were approved on a 6-0-0 vote. EXECUTIVE SESSION Chair Escobar recessed the regular meeting and called the Executive Session to order at 6:26 pm. 5. 6. Discuss legal matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code) Discuss real estate matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Real Property - Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code) Chair Escobar ended executive session and reconvened the regular meeting at 7:14 pm. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD FEBRUARY 23, 2026 – 6:00 PM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 W. 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Parks and Recreation Board may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak, click here: https://forms.office.com/g/zsh2afJDcV or call or email Tim Dombeck, (512) 974-6716, Tim.Dombeck@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Stephanie Bazan (D-5), Chair Kathryn Flowers (D-4), Vice Chair Shelby Orme (D-1) Pedro Villalobos (D-2) Nicole Merritt (D-3) Luai Abou-Emara (D-6) Diane Kearns-Osterweil (D-7) Kim Taylor (D-8) AGENDA Jennifer Franklin (D-9) Ted Eubanks (D-10) Lane Becker (Mayor) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of February 2, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Presentation, discussion and approve letters of support for the Austin Parks and Recreation Operations and Maintenance Team crews, who work tirelessly performing routine maintenance as well as repairs and renovations throughout the Austin park system. (Sponsors: Bazan, Flowers) (APR Long Range Strategies: Operational Efficiency, Park Access for All). Presenter(s): Charles Vaclavik, Operations and Maintenance Division Manager; Joe Diaz, Facility Process Manager; Nate Thayer, Parks Grounds Manager, South District; Merrideth Jiles, Parks Grounds Manager, Citywide Services; Albert Homann, Building Services Manager; Felix Padron, Parks Grounds Manager, Austin Parks and Recreation. Page 1 of 3 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Presentation, discussion and approve a recommendation to Austin City Council to authorize a contract for a recreation management software system for Austin Parks and Recreation with the recommended vendor, RecTrac, LLC d/b./a Vermont Systems, for an initial term of two years with up to four two-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000. (Sponsors: Bazan, Flowers) (APR Long Range Strategies: Relief from Urban Life, Park Access for All). Presenter(s): Steve Hammond, Golf Division Manager, Austin Parks and Recreation. Presentation, …
