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REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION Monday, October 6, 2025, 4:00 PM Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room, #1101 301 West 2nd Street Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Public Safety 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 or in person, call or email Christi Vitela, 512-974-2792, christi.vitela@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Angel Carroll Enrique Duran II Kimberly Hidrogo David Holmes Timothy Ruttan, Vice Chair Pierre Nguyễn Kristy Orr Michael Sierra-Arévalo Yasmine Smith 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 Public Safety Commission regular meeting on September 8, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. Public Safety Quarterly Report, including an update on car burglaries and the G-File Public Information Requests, Austin Police Department. Presentation regarding severe weather preparedness and evacuation planning. Presentation by Jim Redick, Director, Homeland Security and Emergency Management. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 4. Update from the Public Safety Commission’s Collective Sex Crimes Response Model Working Group on the progress, risks, and adjustments to reporting schedule of data. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. 6. 7. 8. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding implementation, tracking, and transparency of recommendations made for Austin Police Department’s Cadet Training Academy. Approve the Public Safety Commission’s 2026 Regular Meeting Schedule. Approve a Public Safety Commission representative to the Downtown Commission. Approve updates to the membership of the Bylaws Working Group. 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 Christi Vitela at the Office of the City Clerk Department, at …
Item #1 Draft Meeting Minutes September 8, 2025 — original pdf
Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, September 8, 2025 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, September 8, 2025 The Public Safety Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Monday, September 8, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room, 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Ramírez called the Public Safety Commission Meeting to order at 4:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Tim Ruttan, Vice Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Enrique Duran II Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Angel Carroll David Holmes Kristy Orr Michael Sierra-Arévalo PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on July 7, 2025. The motion to approve the minutes from the meeting on July 7, 2025, was approved on Commissioner Duran’s motion, Commissioner Sierra-Arévalo’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Bernhardt and Carroll were off the dais. Commissioners Hidrogo, Nguyễn, and Smith were absent. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on August 4, 2025. The motion to approve the minutes from the meeting on August 4, 2025, was approved on Commissioner Duran’s motion, Commissioner Sierra-Arévalo’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Hidrogo, Nguyễn, and Smith were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services. 1 Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, September 8, 2025 4. 5. The presentation was made by Wesley Hopkins, Chief of Staff, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services. Introduction and overview of the Forensic Science Department. Presentation by Dr. Dana Kadavy, Director, Forensic Science Department. The presentation was made by Dr. Dana Kadavy, Director, Austin Forensic Science Department. Discussion of the Office of Police Oversight's compliance with the Austin Police Oversight Act and Resolution 20230921-099. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding the review of the Office of Police Oversight’s compliance with the Austin Police Oversight Act. The motion to approve Recommendation to Council regarding the review of the Office of Police Oversight’s compliance with the Austin Police Oversight Act was made by Commissioner Bernhardt and seconded by Commissioner Carroll. The motion to amend was made by Commissioner Carroll and seconded by Commissioner Bernhardt. The amendment was to add a fifth bullet point to page 4 as follows: “Responses to questions read on the record at the September 8, 2025 Regular Called Meeting of the Public Safety Commission be made publicly available. …
Item #5 Draft Recommendation - Austin Police Cadet Training Academy — original pdf
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION Recommendation 20251006-005: Date: October 6, 2025 Subject: Implementation, tracking and transparency of recommendations made for Austin Police Department’s Cadet Training Academy Motioned by: Seconded by: WHEREAS, The Austin Public Safety Commission is tasked with reviewing public safety agency budgets and providing policy recommendations to the Austin City Council; and WHEREAS, The City of Austin in conjunction with Austin community members developed a comprehensive plan for reimagining public safety; and WHEREAS, in 2018, multiple former cadets from the Austin Police Academy notified the Austin Police Department of academy curricula they believed was strongly focused on dominance, aggression, and violence in keeping with a “warrior” approach to policing; and WHEREAS a 2020 lawsuit against the City of Austin, the Austin Police Department, and the chief of the Austin Police detailed at least 8 cadets fell ill in APD academy training as a result of policy violations and improperly implemented “Stress Reaction Training,”; and WHEREAS, City Council Resolution 66, the work of the Reimagining Public Safety Task Force, and the 2020 Strategic Plan of the APD Training Academy articulate the goal of realizing an Austin Police Academy that transparently addresses issues of racial and gender equity, emphasizes de-escalation tactics that minimize the use of force, and moves away from a regimented, paramilitary culture into an academy which incorporates community partnerships and current evidence-based strategies for the learning of current and future officers; and WHEREAS, on November 12, 2020, the City of Austin’s Office of Police Oversight (OPO), in consultation with the City Manager's Office, retained Kroll Associates, Inc. to review and evaluate the Austin Police Department on the extent to which forms of racism, bigotry, and discrimination are present in the protocols, practices, and behaviors of the APD, beginning with an assessment of the APD training academy; and WHEREAS, Kroll’s assessment of the APD Training Academy recommended: 1. The APD academy shift away from stress-oriented military-style curricula toward a resiliency- based approach supported by adult learning and student-centered instructions 2. That adoption of a “guardian” approach that emphasizes service to the community 3. That APD become an evidence-based learning organization that rigorously tests changes to its training and shares research findings with Academy staff to continually improve Academy curricula; and WHEREAS, Kroll’s assessment recommended several measures for immediate implementation, including (but not limited to): 1. Hiring and onboarding a Training Supervisor to work with the Division Manager in updating and …
Item #6 Draft 2026 Regular Meeting Schedule — original pdf
Public Safety Commission 2026 Regular Meeting Schedule 1st Monday of each month at 4:00 pm 1. January 5, 2026 2. February 2, 2026 3. March 2, 2026 4. April 6, 2026 5. May 4, 2026 6. June 1, 2026 7. July 6, 2026 8. August 3, 2026 9. September 14, 2026* 10. October 5, 2026 11. November 2, 2026 12. December 7, 2026 *revised due to holiday
Item #2 Austin Police Academy - 154th Cadet Class Final Report — original pdf
APD Training Academy 154th Cadet Class Final Report Prepared by Madison K. Doyle, Ph.D. Research Analyst Sr 1 Overview Executive Summary The 154th Cadet Class of the Austin Police Department (APD) Training Academy commenced on January 6, 2025, and concluded on August 29, 2025. This class began with 73 cadets, of which 35 successfully graduated, resulting in a graduation rate of 48%. This class faced retention-related challenges, primarily due to personal reasons and physical preparedness. Notably, though, most cadets (separated and graduated) reported having a positive overall experience and expressed a willingness to recommend the APD Academy to others. 154th Cadet Class Highlights • Attrition was concentrated at the beginning of the academy, with nearly half of the separations occurring in the first four weeks. • Most cadets were in their 20s, (77%) and male (81%). • Graduation rates varied some between demographic groups, with the most notable difference being the higher success among those with military experience (64% graduated) compared to those without (42% graduated). • While most cadets passed their exams, there were three exams that had over a 20% failure rate. • All graduating cadets passed their defensive tactics final, and averaged 98/100 of their firearms final. • Graduating cadets provided feedback indicating a desire for shorter, more focused training, more time spent on critical skills (defensive tactics, firearms, legal content, and patrol skills), greater instructional consistency and cohesion across staff, and additional support mechanisms (mentoring, tutoring, and check-ins). • Community engagement remained a visible strength, with cadets participating in Academy Foundations training, a community resource fair, and other community organization presentations. • Despite challenges, both graduates and those who separated early reported positive experiences, with many stating they would recommend the APD Academy to others. Conclusions & Recommendations The findings regarding 154th cadet class highlight the APD Training Academy’s commitment to community engagement, professional and personal development, as well as the delivery of high-quality instruction. Based on the current findings, recommendations are listed below. • Given that nearly half of all separations occurred in the first two weeks, implement enhanced onboarding and support during recruiting and the first few weeks to address early challenges related to physical preparedness and personal adjustment. • Provide prospective cadets with clear physical preparedness guidelines and optional pre-academy • fitness opportunities. Introduce early academic interventions for cadets at risk of failing exams. A tutoring program, peer mentoring, or additional review sessions …
Item #2 Austin Police Quarterly Update - Data and Backup Materials — original pdf
APD Quarterly Update to PSC Data and Backup Materials Austin Police | October 6, 2025 APD Quarterly Presentation 2 Crimes Against Persons by Offense Type March - August Source: NIBRS GROUP A OFFENSE CRIMES 3 Crimes Against Persons by APD Sector March - August Source: NIBRS GROUP A OFFENSE CRIMES 4 Crimes Against Persons by City Council District March - August Source: NIBRS GROUP A OFFENSE CRIMES 5 Crimes Against Property/Society by Offense Type March – August Source: NIBRS GROUP A OFFENSE CRIMES 6 Crimes Against Property/Society by APD Sector March - August Source: NIBRS GROUP A OFFENSE CRIMES 7 Crimes Against Property/Society by City Council District March - August Source: NIBRS GROUP A OFFENSE CRIMES 8 Clearance Rates- Crimes Against Person January - August, 2025 * Period reported Jan 1 to Aug 31, 2025 Source: TXDPS Uniform Crime Report System 9 Clearance Rates- Crimes Against Property January – August, 2025 * Period reported Jan 1 to Aug 31, 2025 Source: TXDPS Uniform Crime Report System 10 Clearance Rates- Crimes Against Society January - August, 2025 * Period reported Jan 1 to Aug 31, 2025 Source: TXDPS Uniform Crime Report System 11 Emergency (P0) Call Volume March 1- August 31, 2025 vs. 5-year Mean (March-Aug) Source: APD CAD Response Time 12 Urgent (P1) Call Volume March 1- August 31, 2025 vs. 5-year Mean (March-Aug) Source: APD CAD Response Time 13 Emergency (P0) Response Time March 1- August 31, 2025 vs. 5-year Mean (March-Aug) Source: APD CAD Response Time 14 Urgent (P1) Response Time March 1- August 31, 2025 vs. 5-year Mean (March-Aug) Source: APD CAD Response Time 15 Response Times and Incident Volume by City Council District March 1- August 31, 2025 Source: APD CAD Response Time 16
Item #2 Austin Police Quarterly Update Presentation — original pdf
APD Quarterly Update to PSC Austin Police | October 6, 2025 Crime Reduction Focus Areas Auto Theft Incidents are down compared to last year (31%) and the last 5 years (18%) Initiatives include partnering with dealerships looking at theft locations and recovery locations Theft at Storage Facilities Building cross-cutting initiatives to tackle the growing issue Speeding and Reckless Driving Partnering with TXDOT to address the issue along FM 2222 Place Network Investigations (PNI) Looks at how places connect together Goal is to disrupt those networks of places to address areas with chronic crime Crime at Parks Collaborations with District Attorney Office, County Attorney Office, and TX DPS to address vehicle burglaries and other crime at local parks Coordinated enforcement, prosecution, and prevention efforts ensuring accountability and improving conditions in the parks and surrounding areas Everyone involved is committed to delivering meaningful consequences for offenders and bringing long-term improvement to the community 2 G-File Update G-Files Requests this year (through mid-September) 184= Total requests 45= Open requests 139= Closed requests Processed on a rolling basis as they enter the queue Processing time can be dependent on digitization and redaction needs G-File requests are processed along with other Freedom of Information Requests Department receives an average of 633 Freedom of Information Requests a week. 3 Community Engagement Highlights Numerous community engagements over the summer Shared safety messages to variety of groups and individuals Worked with youth and schools to strengthen relationships Engaged with neighborhood and community groups to understand key issues Interacted with community at numerous community events and fairs 106th Community Police Academy (CPA) 25 students engaged Classes began September 2, 2025 and will end in December 2025 14 weekly classes covering a range of topics to help participants better understand policing in Austin through education Since inception in 1987, we have had 2,846 participants graduate the APD CPA 4 Community Engagement Highlights Speed Campaign with TX DOT Back to school event- APD distributed back to school supplies Coffee with a Cop for more personal connections Raksha Bandhan, a Hindu festival to honor protectors Walmart re-opening event Safety training for older adults- focus on 911 vs 311 and cyber scam awareness City of Austin Pride Festival 5 Community …
Item #3 Austin Emergency Management Presentation — original pdf
Public Safety Commission Austin Emergency Management | October 6, 2025 Primus Inter Pares “First Among Equals” Vision Statement: A disaster-prepared and resilient community. Mission Statement: We serve as Austin’s trusted leader in coordinating a unified effort to mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters and disruptions - protecting life, property, and the environment by empowering community resilience and all hazards readiness. New Organizational Structure 3 New Team Approach ESF-1 Transportation ESF-2 Communications ESF-3 Public Works & Engineering ESF-4 Firefighting ESF-5 Emergency Management ESF-6 Mass Care ESF-7 Logistics ESF-8 Public Health & Medical ESF-9 Search and Rescue ESF-10 Oil & Hazardous Materials ESF-11 Agriculture & Natural Resources ESF-12 Energy ESF-13 Public Safety ESF-14 Private Sector Coordination ESF-15 Public Information ESF-16 Recovery ESF-17 Military Support ESF-18 Education ESF-19 Operations Technology ESF-20 Cyber Security ESF-21 Emergency Medical 4 New Plans • Not technical documents • Developed for with the Community. • Reflective of the makeup of the community. • Highlights areas of vulnerability. • Living documents 5 Information Sharing Strategies NEW: IPAWS / WEA Alerting Authority Unity of Effort Message Templates Message Decision Matrix Emergency Preparedness Outreach: “Market the Storm” Monthly Emergency Preparedness Pop-Up Events Quarterly Trainings CERT Program Trainings by request Warn Central Texas English + Spanish AustinTexas.gov/Alerts 14 languages Emergency Operations Center Communications City Council News Flash Informal “behind the scenes” updates sent to partner agencies Blog posts 6 Plan. Train. Drill. Exercise. Repeat. Professional Development 3-Year Training and Exercise Plan Cross-Sector Training / Exercises Discussions regarding Nationwide Incidents “Always one more thing we can do to improve our odds of success, after that, another…” 7 Questions? Jim Redick, MPA, CEM Director, Austin Emergency Management Jim.Redick@austintexas.gov 8
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Item #4 Collective Sex Crimes Response Model CSCRM Q2 2025 Update — original pdf
Collective Sex Crimes Response Model (CSCRM) Project – Q2 2025 Update Austin Police Department General Project Updates • Progress: • 29 items completed in Q2, bringing overall project completion to 51% • EVAWI contract for training curriculum development scheduled for City Council review and approval in August • Key Accomplishments: • Finalized new staffing and case coordination procedures between APD and TCDA • Timeline Adjustments: • 12 scope items deferred to 2026 Q2 2025 2 Burndown Timeline – Q2 2025 Key Takeaways: • Project is 51% complete • • • 60 scope items remain 12 scope items deferred to 2026 21 scope items remain scheduled for 2027 Timeline Considerations: • Progress is tracked quarterly for each scope element. • Timelines may be affected by leadership transitions, funding availability, project team capacity, and unforeseen constraints. We are Here % Complete: 9% 26% 28% 51% 58% 73% 83% 100% Q2 2025 3 Breakdown of Remaining Work • Q3 2025 --- 8 Scope Items Scheduled • • • 6 = SCU SOP updates covering mission statement, case classification, and victim communications (PR&I) 1 = Finalization of the year-long PSA campaign (O&P) 1 = Detective vehicles (PM) • Q4 2025 --- 19 Scope Items Scheduled • • • • • • • • • 6 = SCU SOP updates covering pseudonyms, populations at risk of marginalization, non-acute reports, workload and case management 3 = Populations at risk of marginalization (O&P, D&M) 2= Survivor survey (D&M) 2 = Data dashboard (D&M) 2 = Victim Services staffing (PM) 1 = On-going internal annual inspections (PM) 1 = Officer and employee wellness (PM) 1 = Crime analyst capacity (D&M) 1 = APD SCU website • 2026 --- 12 Scope Items Scheduled 11 = Updates to General Orders (PR&I) • • 1 = Incremental audit of CSCRM (PM) • 2027 --- 21 Scope Items Scheduled • 21 = New curriculum development via EVAWI and Abby Honold (Training) Q2 2025 4 Dashboard Status – Q2 2025 Overall Scope by Workgroup: 1. PM: 11 Items (9%) 2. PR&I: 63 Items (51%) 3. 4. D&M: 8 Items (7%) 5. O&P: 13 Items (11%) Training: 28 Items (23%) Current Status for Q2 (06/30/2025): • Complete: 63 Items (51%) In Progress: 41 Items (41%) • • Not Started: 10 Items (8%) Q2 2025 *Note: Items listed as “Not Started” have not yet been assessed by the multi-disciplinary Workgroup, however improvements may have already …
Recommendation 20251006-005: Implementation, tracking and transparency of recommendations made for Austin Police Department’s Cadet Training Academy — original pdf
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION Recommendation 20251006-005: Date: October 6, 2025 Subject: Implementation, tracking and transparency of recommendations made for Austin Police Department’s Cadet Training Academy Motioned by: Commissioner Bernhardt Seconded by: Chair Ramírez WHEREAS, The Austin Public Safety Commission is tasked with reviewing public safety agency budgets and providing policy recommendations to the Austin City Council; and WHEREAS, The City of Austin in conjunction with Austin community members developed a comprehensive plan for reimagining public safety; and WHEREAS, in 2018, multiple former cadets from the Austin Police Academy notified the Austin Police Department of academy curricula they believed was strongly focused on dominance, aggression, and violence in keeping with a “warrior” approach to policing; and WHEREAS a 2020 lawsuit against the City of Austin, the Austin Police Department, and the chief of the Austin Police detailed at least 8 cadets fell ill in APD academy training as a result of policy violations and improperly implemented “Stress Reaction Training,”; and WHEREAS, City Council Resolution 66, the work of the Reimagining Public Safety Task Force, and the 2020 Strategic Plan of the APD Training Academy articulate the goal of realizing an Austin Police Academy that transparently addresses issues of racial and gender equity, emphasizes de-escalation tactics that minimize the use of force, and moves away from a regimented, paramilitary culture into an academy which incorporates community partnerships and current evidence-based strategies for the learning of current and future officers; and WHEREAS, on November 12, 2020, the City of Austin’s Office of Police Oversight (OPO), in consultation with the City Manager's Office, retained Kroll Associates, Inc. to review and evaluate the Austin Police Department on the extent to which forms of racism, bigotry, and discrimination are present in the protocols, practices, and behaviors of the APD, beginning with an assessment of the APD training academy; and WHEREAS, Kroll’s assessment of the APD Training Academy recommended: 1. The APD academy shift away from stress-oriented military-style curricula toward a resiliency- based approach supported by adult learning and student-centered instructions 2. That adoption of a “guardian” approach that emphasizes service to the community 3. That APD become an evidence-based learning organization that rigorously tests changes to its training and shares research findings with Academy staff to continually improve Academy curricula; and WHEREAS, Kroll’s assessment recommended several measures for immediate implementation, including (but not limited to): 1. Hiring and onboarding a Training Supervisor to work with the Division …
Approved Minutes — original pdf
Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, October 6, 2025 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, October 6, 2025 The Public Safety Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Monday, October 6, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room, 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Ruttan called the Public Safety Commission Meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Tim Ruttan, Vice Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Enrique Duran II Kimberly Hidrogo David Holmes Pierre Nguyễn Kristy Orr Michael Sierra-Arévalo PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on September 8, 2025. The motion to approve the minutes from the meeting on September 8, 2025, was approved on Commissioner Bernhardt motion, Chair Ramírez’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Hidrogo, Nguyễn, and Sierra-Arévalo were off the dais. Commissioners Carroll and Smith were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation regarding severe weather preparedness and evacuation planning. Presentation by Jim Redick, Director, Homeland Security and Emergency Management. The presentation was made by Jim Redick, Director, Austin Emergency Management. 1 Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, October 6, 2025 2. Public Safety Quarterly Report, including an update on car burglaries and the G-File Public Information Requests, Austin Police Department. The presentation was made by Robin Henderson, Chief of Staff, Austin Police. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 4. Update from the Public Safety Commission’s Collective Sex Crimes Response Model Working Group on the progress, risks, and adjustments to reporting schedule of data. Chair Ramírez provided an update. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Approve the Public Safety Commission’s 2026 Regular Meeting Schedule. The motion to amend the Public Safety Commission’s 2026 Regular Meeting Schedule and replace September 14, 2026, with September 8, 2026, was approved on Commissioner Bernhardt’s motion, Commissioner Nguyễn’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Carroll and Smith were absent. The motion to approve the Public Safety Commission’s 2026 Regular Meeting Schedule as amended above was approved on Commissioner Nguyễn’s motion, Commissioner Sierra-Arévalo’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Carroll and Smith were absent. 5. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding implementation, tracking, and transparency of recommendations made for Austin Police Department’s Cadet Training Academy. The motion to approve the Recommendation to Council regarding implementation, tracking, and transparency of recommendations made for Austin Police Department’s Cadet Training Academy was made by Commissioner …
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REGULAR MEETING of the MUSIC COMMISSION October 6, 2025 6:30 PM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS ROOM 1001, 301 W 2ND STREET, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Music Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Shelbi Mitchell, 512-974-6318, Shelbi.Mitchell@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Nagavalli Medicharla - Chair, Pedro Carvalho – Vice Chair, Joe Silva – Parliamentarian, Scott Strickland – Secretary, Nelson Aguilar, Tami Blevins, Clarissa Cardenas, Clayton England, Cornice “Ray” Price Jr., Penny Jo Pullus, Celeste Quesada 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 Music Commission meeting on August 4 and September 8, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing on Live Music Fund collections by Kim McCarson, Program Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, Austin Arts, Culture, Music & Entertainment. 3. Staff briefing on FY23 Austin Live Music Fund final reports by Erica Shamaly, Division Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, Austin Arts, Culture, Music & Entertainment. 4. Staff briefing on Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS) live music performances/booking by Erica Shamaly, Division Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, Austin Arts, Culture, Music & Entertainment. 5. ACME funding staff briefing by Morgan Messick, Assistant Director, Austin Arts, Culture, Music & Entertainment. DISCUSSION ITEMS 6. Downtown Commission update on priorities and recent actions by Parliamentarian Silva. 7. Discussion on Austin Live Music Fund final report led by Chair Medicharla. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 8. Approval of recommendation for performance rights organizations and transparency in licensing revenue distribution practices following presentation by Secretary Strickland. 9. Approval of 2026 Music Commission meeting schedule. 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, …
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS OCTOBER 6, 2025, 6:30 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL 301 W 2nd STREET BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Commission on Immigrant Affairs may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely or in person, contact Nekaybaw Watson at nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2562. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Miriam Dorantes, Chair Diane Kanawati Alondra Johnson, Vice-Chair Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch Adrian De La Rosa Melissa Ortega Azeem Edwin Aditi Joshi Yohana Saucedo Jeanne “Canan” Kaba Caroline Solis Meghana Roy AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Immigrant Affairs special called meeting on September 10, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing from Houmma Garba, Language Access and Community Engagement Consultant, Communications and Public Information Office, regarding the new City of Austin Boards and Commissions language access guidance. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Update regarding the Community Liaison Officer Revamp Recommendation 4. Update regarding recent JIC meeting including discussion on public information sessions, about budget priorities, and digital access programs. 5. Discussion regarding rent relief initiatives for people impacted by displacement and deportation. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Discussion and approval of the Commission on Immigrant Affairs priorities regarding needs of the LGBTQ2IA+ Immigrant community. 7. Discussion and approval of the 2026 Annual Commission on Immigrant Affairs Meeting Schedule. 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 contact Nekaybaw Watson, Office of (512) 974-2562 or nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. the City Clerk at For more information on the Commission on Immigrant …
Item 1: Draft Minutes for 9.10.25 — original pdf
Commission on Immigrant Affairs Meeting Minutes September 10, 2025 Commission on Immigrant Affairs Special Called Meeting Minutes Wednesday, September 10, 2025 The Commission on Immigrant Affairs convened in a special called meeting on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at Austin Energy Headquarters, 4815 Mueller Blvd, Shudde Fath Hall in Austin, Texas. Chair Dorantes called the Commission on Immigrant Affairs Regular Meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Miriam Dorantes, Chair Alondra Johnson, Vice Chair Adrian De La Rosa Diane Kanawati Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Azeem Edwin Aditi Joshi Jeanne “Canan” Kaba PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Immigration Affairs regular meeting on August 4, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of August 4, 2025, were approved on Commissioner Kanawati’s motion, Vice Chair Johnson’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Lincoln- Goldfinch, Ortega, Roy, and Saucedo were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing by Rocio Villalobos, Immigrant Affairs Manager and DACA Liaison Officer, Office of Equity and Inclusion regarding the Office of Equity and Inclusion’s Welcoming Week and Citizenship Clinic Updates. Staff briefing was given by Rocio Villalobos, Immigrant Affairs Manager and DACA Liaison Officer, Office of Equity and Inclusion. 1 Commission on Immigrant Affairs Meeting Minutes September 10, 2025 3. Staff briefing from David Alcorta, Paraprofessional, Communication and Public Information Office (CPIO) and Houmma Garba, Community Engagement Consultant, CPIO regarding CPIO’s and Homeland Security and Emergency Management’s (HSEM) new emergency language access plan. Withdrawn. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. 5. 6. Update regarding the August JIC meeting budget priorities and recommendations to council as they relate to immigrants in Austin. Discussed. Discussion regarding a drafted Recommendation to Council to revamp the Community Liaison Office. Discussed. Discussion regarding the draft letter to the LGBTQ Quality-of-Life Advisory Commission regarding the priorities of the Commission on Immigrant Affairs. Discussed. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Approve language of letter LGBTQ Update CIO revamp / recommendation CPIO BC update. The meeting was adjourned without objection at 7:44pm by Chair Dorantes. The minutes were approved at the XX meeting on XX motion, XX second on a XX vote. 2
Item 2: CPIO Language Access Guidance Plan — original pdf
City of Austin Boards and Commissions Language Access Guidance Commission on Immigrant Affairs October 6, 2025 Austin Communications and Engagement – CE Language Access Program _HG_09.10.2025 preencoded.png Purpose & Overview Purpose Goal Implementation This guidance outlines roles, Enable meaningful participation for Effective start date: FY 2025–26 responsibilities, and procedures for both commissioners and community ensuring language access services members fluent in languages other are available for City of Austin's than English. Boards and Commissions operations. This guidance expands on the City's Language Access Policy (AB 22-02) with specific procedures for Boards and Commissions. Austin Communications and Engagement – CE Language Access Program _HG_ 09.10.2025 preencoded.png Key Responsibilities Departments • Executive Liaisons responsible Commission Staff Liaisons for budgeting and coordination • Coordinate interpretation and of language services translation services • Must include funding in annual • Apply citywide processes for operating budget • Encouraged to use the Multilingual Interpretation Cost Estimator for budget planning procurement • Maintain technical skills through required training Austin Communications and Engagement – CE Language Access Program _HG_ 09.10.2025 preencoded.png CPIO Language Access Program Support Technical Assistance Vendor Resources Provides guidance on best practices to departments and staff Maintains and shares a list of approved language access liaisons regarding language access vendors in the Language Access Center Training Tools Offers training and support for staff liaisons on requesting and Develops templates, QR codes for real-time interpretation, and managing interpretation and translation services instructional signage Austin Communications and Engagement – CE Language Access Program _HG_ 09.10.2025 preencoded.png CTM AV Support for Staff Liaisons Orientation Training Staff liaisons will receive WebEx orientation training from CTM AV on: • Setting up multilingual WebEx webinars • Managing interpretation channels • • Troubleshooting technical issues Ensuring seamless virtual participation This training complements the Language Access Basic Training provided by CPIO. Austin Communications and Engagement – CE Language Access Program _HG_ 09.10.2025 preencoded.png Language Access for Commissioners Initial Notification Service Arrangement Once needs are known and meeting schedules approved, Upon appointment, commissioners must inform staff liaison interpretation services will be arranged. if language services are needed. Cancellation Protocol No-Notice Procedure If no notice is provided, services proceed as scheduled, with Commissioners must notify the liaison at least five business the department covering costs. days or as soon as possible before the meeting if not attending. Austin Communications and Engagement – CE Language Access Program _HG_ 09.10.2025 preencoded.png Language Access for Community Members Request …
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Approved Minutes — original pdf
Commission on Immigrant Affairs Meeting Minutes October 6, 2025 Commission on Immigrant Affairs Regular Meeting Minutes Monday, October 6, 2025 The Commission on Immigrant Affairs convened in a regular meeting on Monday, October 6, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101, 301 W Second Street, Austin TX. Vice Chair Johnson called the Commission on Immigrant Affairs Regular Meeting to order at 6:38 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Alondra Johnson, Vice Chair Adrian De La Rosa Azeem Edwin Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Miriam Dorantes, Chair Aditi Joshi Jeanne “Canan” Kaba Diane Kanawati Melissa Ortega Meghna Roy Yohana Saucedo Commissioners Absent: Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Immigration Affairs special called meeting on September 10, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of September 10, 2025, were approved on Chair Dorantes’ motion, Commissioner Saucedo’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Ortega and Roy were off the dais. Commissioner Lincoln-Goldfinch was absent. 1 Commission on Immigrant Affairs Meeting Minutes October 6, 2025 STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing from Houmma Garba, Language Access and Community Engagement Consultant, Communications and Public Information Office, regarding the new City of Autin Boards and Commissions language access guidance. Briefing was provided by Houmma Garba, Language Access and Community Engagement Consultant, Communications and Public Information Office. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. Update regarding the Community Liaison Officer Revamp Recommendation. Discussed. Update regarding recent JIC meeting including discussion on public information sessions, about budget priorities, and digital access programs. Discussed. Discussion regarding rent relief initiatives for people impacted by displacement and deportation. Chair Dorantes moves to postpone discussion until next meeting without objection. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. 7. Discussion and approval of the Commission on Immigrant Affairs priorities regarding needs of the LGBTQ2IA+ Immigrant Community. The motion to approve the Commission on Immigrant Affairs priorities of the needs of the LGBTQ2IA+ Immigrant community was approved as amended on Commissioner Kanawati’s motion, Chair Dorantes’ second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Lincoln- Goldfinch was absent. The amendments were as followed: Insert “have” in the third line of the 1st paragraph between “may” and “fled”. Insert an “s” after “commission” in the last paragraph first sentence. Insert “a” after “have” and before “unique” in the last paragraph first sentence. Strike all instances of “LGBTQUIA+” “LGBTQIA+” and insert “LGBTQ+” Discussion and approval of the 2026 Annual Commission on Immigrant Affairs Meeting …
Agenda — original pdf
REGULAR MEETING of the ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL Monday, October 6th, 2025, at 6:00 PM Virtual Meeting Members of the ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL may participate by video conference. Public comment will be allowed remotely via video conference or telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item 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 participation. To register to speak, call or email AIPP Program Manager Jaime Castillo at jaime.castillo@austintexas.gov, (512) 974-7852. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Chair – Kristi-Anne Shaer, Vice Chair – Andrew Danziger, Taylor Davis, Bernardo Diaz, Heidi Schmalbach – Arts Commission Liaison. 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 minutes of the Art in Public Places Panel Regular Meeting on September 8, 2025, and Art in Public Places Panel Special Meeting on September 17, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Discussion of Arts Commission Liaison Report on Action Items from September 22, 2025, Arts Commissions Meeting by Arts Commission Liaison Discussion of Austin Convention Center Redevelopment Project concept design review update Discussion and ACTION of the recommended updates to Art in Public Places Guidelines and Policies per Resolution No. 20250306-029 ACTION: Approve Art in Public Places 2026 Schedule & Staff Retreat ACTION: Approve the Art Call for the NESC Garage Façade Art in Public Places Project ACTION: Approve the Art Call for the Shared Streets Art in Public Places Project STAFF BRIEFINGS 8. Art in Public Places Staff Briefing on Conservation, Current Projects, and Milestones 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 contact AIPP Program Manager Jaime Castillo at jaime.castillo@austintexas.gov or (512) 974- 7852 for additional information; TTY users' route through Relay Texas at 711.
Approved Minutes — original pdf
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL Regular Meeting Minutes The Art in Public Places Panel convened a regular meeting on Monday, October 6th, 2025, virtual regular meeting. Chari Kristi-Anne Shaer called the meeting to order at 6:03 PM. Panel Members in Attendance: Chair – Kristi-Anne Shaer, Vice Chair – Andrew Danziger, Taylor Davis, Bernardo Diaz, Heidi Schmalbach – Arts Commission Liaison. Staff in Attendance: Program Manager: Jaime Castillo, AIPP Senior Coordinators: Ileana Yordan-Cuevas. AIPP Coordinators: Lindsay Hutchens PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. The minutes of the Art in Public Places Panel Regular Meeting on September 8, 2025, and Art in Public Places Panel Special Meeting on September 17, 2025, were approved on the motion of Bernardo Diaz; seconded by Taylor Davis. Motion passed on a 5-0-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. 5. Discussion of Arts Commission Liaison Report on Action Items from September 22, 2025, Arts Commissions Meeting by Arts Commission Liaison. Heidi Schmalbach reported approval of all agenda items. Discussion of Austin Convention Center Redevelopment Project concept design review update. AIPP Coordinator Senior, Ileana Yordan-Cuevas presented and received feedback from the panel. Discussion and ACTION of the recommended updates to Art in Public Places Guidelines and Policies per Resolution No. 20250306-029. This item was pulled from discussion and action by AIPP Program Manager, Jaime Castillo. ACTION: Approve Art in Public Places 2026 Schedule & Staff Retreat. Schedule was approved with a motion by Heidi Schmalbach, seconded by Bernardo Diaz. Motion passed on a 5-0-0 vote. 6. 7. ACTION: Approve the Art Call for the NESC Garage Façade Art in Public Places Project. This item was pulled from the agenda by AIPP Program Manager, Jaime Castillo. ACTION: Approve the Art Call for the Shared Streets Art in Public Places Project. This item was pulled from the agenda by AIPP Program Manager, Jaime Castillo. STAFF BRIEFINGS 8. Art in Public Places Staff Briefing on Conservation, Current Projects, and Milestones by AIPP Program Manager Jaime Castillo. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Pulled agenda items #4, #6, and #7 may be included in the November agenda. ADJOURNMENT 9. Chair Kriti-Anne Shaer adjourned the Meeting at 6:57 PM. The minutes were approved at the November 3, 2025, Art in Public Places Panel Meeting on the motion of Bernardo Diaz; seconded by Camille Jobe. Motion passed on a 5-0-0 vote.
Agenda — original pdf
REGULAR MEETING SMALL AREA PLANNING JOINT COMMITTEE Wednesday, October 1st, 2025 11:30 AM Permitting and Development Center (PDC), Rm. 3004 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Small Area Plan Joint Committee may be participating by video conference. 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, call or email the board liaisons at 512- 974-8033 or chad.sharrard@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Christian A Tschoepe (Zoning and Platting Commission) Vacant, Chair (Zoning and Platting Commission) Danielle Skidmore (Planning Commission) Nadia Barrera-Ramirez (Planning Commission) Luis D Osta Lugo Ryan Puzycki Casey Haney Patrick B Howard (Zoning and Platting Commission) (Zoning and Platting Commission) (Planning Commission) (Planning Commission) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 3 speakers who sign up by noon (12:00 PM) 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 Small Area Planning Joint Committee meeting on April 9, 2025. 1 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 1. Conduct officer elections for a Chair and Vice Chair. 2. Draft and approve 2026 Regular Meeting Schedule. 3. Complete the 2025 Annual Internal Review and Report. The review and report cover the period from July 2024 through June 2025 (7/1/2024 to 06/30/2025). 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 Mark Walters at the Housing and Planning Department, at 512-974-7695, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Small Area Planning Joint Committee, please contact the liaison, Mark Walters at 512- 974-7695, Mark.Walters@austintexas.gov ; or Donna Arwood at 512-974-3440, donna.arwood@austintexas.gov. 2
Agenda — original pdf
REGULAR MEETING of the EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER ADVISORY BOARD Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 6:00 PM City Hall – Boards and Commissions Room 301 W. Second St. Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board may be participating by videoconference. 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. To speak in person, registration is required at least 10 min prior to the start of the meeting. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3771 or michelle.rojas@austintexas.gov BOARD MEMBERS Angelica Navarro, Chair (D-8) Lillian “Lily” Zamarripa-Saenz, Vice Chair (Mayor) Hilario “Larry” Amaro, Member (D-10) Anthony Martinez, Member (D-4) Noemi Castro, Member (D-2) Lynda Quintana, Member (D,6) Alexander “Al” Duarte, Member (D-7) Raul “Roy” Reyna, Member (D-1) John Estrada, Member (D-3) Selma Sanchez, Member (D-9) Cynthia “Cy” Herrera, Member (D-5) 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 (3) three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Regular Meeting of September 10, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing on staffing updates, September and October programs, marketing and outreach efforts, and updates on signature event planning. (Sponsors: Navarro, Zamarripa-Saenz) Presenter(s): Olivia Tamzarian, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Marketing & Outreach Representative and Michelle Rojas, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Manager DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Update on Phase 2 Construction Project. (Sponsors: Navarro, Zamarripa-Saenz) Presenter(s): Heidi Tse, Capital Delivery Project Manager 4. Update on the permanent pocket park. (Sponsors: Navarro, Zamarripa-Saenz) Presenter(s): Daniel Yen, Capital Delivery Project Manager 5. Presentation on the updated guidelines and process resulting from the Creative Reset phase I. (Sponsors: Navarro, Zamarripa-Saenz) Presenter(s): Morgan Messick, Asst. Director Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment Department 6. Presentation on Academia Cuauhtli’s fall rubric and plans. (Sponsors: Navarro, Zamarripa-Saenz) Presenters(s): Angela Valenzuela, Ph.D., Co-founder, Academia Cuauhtli; Emilio Zamora, Ph.D., Co-founder, Academia Cuauhtli; María Del Carmen Unda, Ph.D., Researcher, Academia Cuauhtli; Patricia Núñez, UT student, La Colaborativa Cuauhtli DISCUSSION AND …
Item 1. ESB-MACC_Minutes_9.10.25_Draft — original pdf
EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at Permitting and Development Center – Event Center, First Floor, Room 1405 located at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas 78752. (Some members of the ESB-MACC Advisory Board participated via videoconference.) Chair Navarro called the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Meeting to order at 6:19pm. Board Members in Attendance: Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Angelica Navarro, Chair Hilario “Larry” Amaro, Member (Arrived at 6:36pm) Lillian “Lily” Zamarripa-Saenz, Vice Chair Raul “Roy” Reyna, Member Noemi Castro, Member Alexander “Al” Duarte, Member John Estrada, Member Board Members Absent: Cynthia “Cy” Herrera, Member Anthony Martinez, Member Lynda Quintana, Member Selma Sanchez, Member Staff in Attendance: Marjorie Flanagan, ACME Division Manager of Cultural Education & Programs Michelle Rojas, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Manager Marie Ortiz, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Supervisor Tina Davila, ESB-MACC Administrative Specialist PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speaker 1: Michael Mendoza, founder of Augzoo LLC introduced himself and shared details about his current project titled Bilingual Dinosaurs. A play involving interviewing cultural leaders with imaginative and metaphorical questions. Mendoza expressed interest in presenting a staged reading of the play at the MACC when an opportunity becomes available. He proposed scheduling the event in either the black box theater or the auditorium as a 1- or 3-day collaboration. Speaker 2: Mateo Hernandez, Board Member of Teatro Vivo, provided remarks on the organization’s longstanding relationship with the MACC. He shared a brief history of Teatro Vivo’s engagement with the 1 Center, highlighting the facilities role as a cultural home to them. As a long-time participant in the Latino Artist Access Program (LAAP), Hernandez expressed enthusiasm about the reopening of the Center but voiced concern about the lack of clear communication regarding the return of LAAP participants. He stated that Teatro Vivo has not received information about when-or if-they will be able to resume performances at the MACC. Additionally, he pointed out that although the MACC website indicated the LAAP application would open in August with decisions expected in October, the application had yet to be made available. He questioned how the MACC can effectively serve as a hub for a thriving Latino artist ecosystem if certain artists are unable to apply. He emphasized that artist require consistency and, …
Item 2. Staff Report — original pdf
10.1.25 MACC Staff Report – Website - Facebook – Instagram Please share our social media posts, sign up for our newsleter, and check out our upcoming events! Casa de la Cultura Past: All-Levels Yoga: Saturdays @ 10:30-11:30am Southeast Library Attendance: 66 Focuses on body awareness, connection with the breath, with gentle movement, and time for meditation and relaxation. The library has mats to share. Sunset Kayaking: Every Second Wednesday @ 6pm-7:30pm Austin Rowing Club Attendance: 20 Join us on Lady Bird Lake and paddle through the heart of Downtown Austin or paddleboard. . Choose a single or double kayak Chair Yoga: 3rd Wed of each month @ 10am Dove Springs Recreation Center Attendance: est. 5 A gentle form of yoga that can be done seated in a chair. These modifications make yoga accessible to people with various physical abilities. Chair Yoga: 3rd Friday of each month @ 10am Windsor Park Branch Attendance: 7 A gentle form of yoga that can be done seated in a chair. These modifications make yoga accessible to people with various physical abilities. Upcoming: All-Levels Yoga: Saturdays @ 10:30-11:30am Southeast Library Focuses on body awareness, connection with the breath, with gentle movement, and time for meditation and relaxation. The library has mats to share. Sunset Kayaking: Every Second Wednesday @ 6pm-7:30pm Aus�n Rowing Club Join us on Lady Bird Lake and paddle through the heart of Downtown Aus�n. Choose a single or double kayak or paddleboard. Chair Yoga: 3rd Wed of each month @ 10am Dove Springs Recreation Center A gentle form of yoga that can be done seated in a chair. These modifications make yoga accessible to people with various physical abilities. Chair Yoga: 3rd Friday of each month @ 10am Windsor Park Branch A gentle form of yoga that can be done seated in a chair. These modifications make yoga accessible to people with various physical abilities. Youth and Family Educa�on Past: El Grito – Fiesta de la Independencia de Mexico: Sept 15, 6:00pm - 9:00pm Republic Square The ESB-MACC provided children’s arts and cra�s ac�vi�es at the Aus�n Sister Ci�es El Grito celebra�on. Families created colorful jewelry, �ssue paper flags, and flower crowns, or picked up one of our coloring books highligh�ng the history of Mexican Independence Day. Approximately 80 families visited the ESB-MACC ac�vi�es throughout the evening. Peruvian Fes�val – Hispanic Heritage Month: Sept 19, 4:00am - 7:00pm South East Branch Library …
Item 6. Academia Cuauhtli's Accomplishments and Plans — original pdf
Academia Cuauhtli Summer & Fall 2025 Accomplishments and Plans Funding by City of Austin (one-time) Summer 2025 ● $106,000 allocated to support Academia Cuauhtli’s culturally and linguistically diverse arts programs (2025-2026) ● $80,000 allocated to establish a new, full-time Culture and Arts Education Supervisor role, to ensure program sustainability and growth (2025-2026) Funding by the Austin Independent School District ● Provision of transportation for participating students. ● Provision of meals during program activities. Biliteracy Curriculum Development with La Collaborativa Cuahtli and Manor ISD (see Appendix A) ● Lead by Patricia Nuñez (Academia Cuauthli, UT Austin College of Education Doctoral Student), Julia Hernandez (Academia Cuauhtli and Dual Language Coordinator at Manor ISD) and Maribel Robles (STREAM Bilingual Museum Education Harvard University and Blanton Museum of Art) ● Date: Tuesday June 10, 2025 9am-3:30 ● Total of 20 public school educators ● Location: Benson Latin American Collection, 2nd Floor Nepohualtzintzin Workshop (see Appendix B) From July 23–25, 2025, a hands-on workshop on the Nepohualtzintzin—an Indigenous Mesoamerican mathematical tool—will be held at the Cepeda Austin Public Library (651 N Pleasant Valley Rd, Austin, TX 78702). The sessions will run daily from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. In total, we had 20 adults and 15 children in attendance (we capped it at 35 due to funding). The Nepohualtzintzin, rooted in the symbolism of 20 fingers and toes, embodies completeness and the worldview that the universe resides within us. The workshop is designed to provide participants with both historical knowledge and practical application of this ancestral mathematical instrument. Workshop objectives include: ● Exploring the historical and cultural significance of the Nepohualtzintzin. ● Examining its physical structure, functions, and mathematical principles. 1 ● Offering guidance for classroom implementation. The program is free of charge, and it welcomes teachers, caretakers, and children (with an accompanying adult). Registration link: https://tinyurl.com/nepo2025 This event is presented in collaboration with Academia Cuauhtli, the Tánko Institute, the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center, LILAS Benson Latin American Collection, and the University of Texas at Austin Department of History. Research - Publications in preparation and press 1. Martinez, A. (2025). The Effect of Academia, A Culturally Relevant Pedagogy, on English Language Learner Achievement [Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, University of Texas at Austin]. Note: Dr. Anthony Martinez defended his dissertation on March 31, 2025 at the University of Texas at Austin, College of Education and was supervised by Dr. Pedro Reyes. His dissertation should …
Item 6. Presentation on Academia Cuauhtli's Fall Rubic and Plans — original pdf
Summer 2025 Accomplishments and Fall 2025 Plans Summer 2025: Biliteracy Curriculum Development with La Colaborativa Cuauhtli and Manor ISD ● Patricia Nuñez, La Colaborativa Cuauhtli Project Director, Academia Cuauhtli, Tānko Circle Educator ICI, UT Austin College of Education Doctoral Student ● Julia Hernandez, La Colaborativa Cuauhtli facilitator and Dual Language Coordinator at Manor ISD ● Maribel Robles, STREAM Bilingual Museum Education Harvard University and Blanton Museum of Art) ● La Colaborativa Cuauhtli Teachers ● Total of 20 public school educators Design and showcase of standards based bilingual/ biliteracy units to implement across K-5th grade. Nepohualtzintzin A Mesoamerican mathematical tool Summer 2025 Collaboration of La corriente, a collaboration effort between various organizations including La Colaborativa Cuauhtli, Academia Cuauhtli, Indigenous Culture Institute of San Marcos, The DREAM UT STEM Education and MAS UT San Antonio, and the LILLAS Benson Center Intergenerational workshop for parents, teachers, and youth July 23–25, 2025, Cepeda Austin Public Library 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. In attendance 20 adults and 15 children in attendance. Capacity 20 due to funding). La Colaborativa SY 25-26 Tentative Programming ● Four Nepo workshops to be facilitated by La Colaborativa teachers and DREAM team members. Public library- open to the public ○ K'iche in Schools ○ Local school campus- open to the public ● Nahuatl in the Classroom workshop by Maestro Carlos Aveces from Raíces del Saber (in collaboration with ICI) ● Exhibits of student work in local venues ● Publishing student writing through Bookspring ● Teaching Community Languages in Public Schools- partnership with the Universidad Autonoma Benito Juarez de Oaxaca (Feb. 2026) ● End-of-Year showcase of all the work in the classrooms Research Martinez, A. (2025). The Effect of Academia, A Culturally Relevant Pedagogy, on English Language Learner Achievement [Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, University of Texas at Austin]. Abstract: The public school system in the United States continues to witness a rise in English Language Learners (ELLs). An ELL student is defined as one whose native language differs from English. Best practices identify Culturally Relevant Pedagogy (CRP) as an effective approach for working with ELLs, potentially contributing to the academic achievement of students from diverse backgrounds. While researchers have explored the implementation of CRP programs, few studies have concentrated on elementary-age students, and even fewer on ELLs within elementary education. This emphasizes the idea that early interventions can lead to higher success rates among students. This ex-post facto independent measures research study represents …
Item 1. ESB-MACC_Minutes_9.10.25_Draft_Revised — original pdf
EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at Permitting and Development Center – Event Center, First Floor, Room 1405 located at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas 78752. (Some members of the ESB-MACC Advisory Board participated via videoconference.) Chair Navarro called the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Meeting to order at 6:19pm. Board Members in Attendance: Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Angelica Navarro, Chair Hilario “Larry” Amaro, Member (Arrived at 6:36pm) Lillian “Lily” Zamarripa-Saenz, Vice Chair Raul “Roy” Reyna, Member Noemi Castro, Member Alexander “Al” Duarte, Member John Estrada, Member Board Members Absent: Cynthia “Cy” Herrera, Member Anthony Martinez, Member Lynda Quintana, Member Selma Sanchez, Member Staff in Attendance: Marjorie Flanagan, ACME Division Manager of Cultural Education & Programs Michelle Rojas, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Manager Marie Ortiz, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Supervisor Tina Davila, ESB-MACC Administrative Specialist PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speaker 1: Michael Mendoza, founder of Augzoo LLC introduced himself and shared details about his current project titled Bilingual Dinosaurs. A play involving interviewing cultural leaders with imaginative and metaphorical questions. Mendoza expressed interest in presenting a staged reading of the play at the MACC when an opportunity becomes available. He proposed scheduling the event in either the black box theater or the auditorium as a 1- or 3-day collaboration. Speaker 2: Mateo Hernandez, Board Member of Teatro Vivo, provided remarks on the organization’s longstanding relationship with the MACC. He shared a brief history of Teatro Vivo’s engagement with the 1 Center, highlighting the facilities role as a cultural home to them. As a long-time participant in the Latino Artist Access Program (LAAP), Hernandez expressed enthusiasm about the reopening of the Center but voiced concern about the lack of clear communication regarding the return of LAAP participants. He stated that Teatro Vivo has not received information about when-or if-they will be able to resume performances at the MACC. Additionally, he pointed out that although the MACC website indicated the LAAP application would open in August with decisions expected in October, the application had yet to be made available. He questioned how the MACC can effectively serve as a hub for a thriving Latino artist ecosystem if certain artists are unable to apply. He emphasized that artist require consistency and, …
Item 3. Memo on MACC Reopening Delay — original pdf
AUSTIN CAPITAL DELIVERY SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO: ESB MACC Advisory Board FROM: Heidi Tse, Capital Delivery Services Project Manager DATE: September 29, 2025 SUBJECT: Mexican American Cultural Center Substantial Completion Delay ___________________________________________________________________________ This memo provides an update following our September 10, 2025, announcement regarding the delay in reopening the ESB Mexican American Cultural Center, originally scheduled for November 1, 2025. Summary of Contractor Notices and Responses • May 21, 2025: The City issued a notice to the contractor for missing the milestone to enclose the building. In response, the contractor committed to increasing workforce capacity and maintaining a six-day workweek. These efforts led to a noticeable uptick in onsite activity and trade partner engagement. • August 19, 2025: A second notice was sent due to continued issues with incomplete building enclosure (missing glass and doors) and deviations from construction documentation. The contractor requested that certain corrections be deferred to the final completion phase and sought assistance resolving an Austin Fire Department comment regarding the fire system tie-in. They also proposed using a Temporary Certificate for Stocking to allow preliminary preparations by the Office of Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment (ACME). • September 9, 2025: During a regularly scheduled project meeting, the contractor, informed the Capital Delivery Services (CDS) Project Manager that the contractor’s internal building envelope test failed. This test is a fundamental benchmark for a fully enclosed building and an important prerequisite to obtaining a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy for furniture installation and staff move-in. • September 10,2025: Announcement to the MACC Advisory Board, completion of construction has been delayed. • September 12, 2025: Following our announcement to the Board, the City formally notified the contractor that substantial completion had not been achieved and requested a revised schedule and a plan of action. The contractor submitted a proposed revised timeline on September 19, 2025. The contractor has represented to the City a substantial completion of November 3, 2025. The contractor is committed to increasing the workforce capacity and maintaining a seven-day workweek. Due to failure in meeting the contract Substantial Completion date, liquidated damages (LD) is a means of recovering losses. Damages will be determined during close-out period / post construction. We understand and share your concern regarding this delay. Our team remains committed to working diligently and collaboratively to return this cherished cultural space to the community as soon as possible. We appreciate your continued support and patience as …
Item 3. Update on the Phase 2 Construction Project — original pdf
ESB MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER Phase 2 Improvements Heidi Tse Capital Delivery Services Project Manager October 1, 2025 Estimated Re-opening • The Re-opening may occur sometime between the project’s substantial completion and final completion. • Substantial Completion is when the facility is deemed ready to be occupied by the owner, but other minor work still needs to be completed by the contractor. • The exact date or alignment of the Re- opening will not be known until construction has significantly progressed. • The anticipated project completion timeline is: A. B. 1. Substantial Completion (estimated November 3, 2025) 2. Re-opening (estimated January –March 2026) Project Milestones • Ceremonial Groundbreaking: December 10, 2022 • GMP 1 (Site Work) Notice to Proceed issued: August 28, 2023 • GMP 2 (Building / Landscape) Notice to Proceed issued: March 7, 2024 • Steel “Topping Out”: September 11, 2024 • Target Construction Ends: November 2025 • Target Stocking: December 2025 – January 2026 • Target Staff Move-In: January – February 2026 • Target Soft Re-Opening: February 2026 • Target Grand Re-Opening: Spring 2026 Questions ?
Item 4. Update on the Permanent Pocket Park — original pdf
October 1, 2025 Mexican American Cultural Cener Rainey Street Pocket Park • Austin Capital Delivery Services Department • 64 Rainey Street • Temporary Pocket Park • Anticipated timeline Austin Capital Delivery Services Department • Collaborates with various City departments • Builds public projects that support the community • Parks and libraries • Fire/EMS stations • More 64 Rainey Street Temporary Pocket Park • Temporary park improvements at the park have been installed as of Spring 2024 with donated benches. • The murals are painted on the installed benches by students in the Caminos Teen Leadership Program. • The murals reflect and honor the students’ internship experiences and connections throughout the course of their time with the Mexican American Cultural Center. • On 5/31/2025, the Mexican American Cultural Center held a dedication ceremony for the new murals. Anticipated Timeline Planning: Fall 2025 to Spring 2026 Consultant selection Bid/Award: Summer 2027 to Fall 2027 Advertising, Bidding and Award 2026 2028 2025 2027 Design: Spring 2026 to Spring 2027 Design and Permitting Construction: Spring to Fall 2028 Construction Questions?
Item 5. Presentation on Creative Reset Phase I — original pdf
Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment 2025 - 2026 Funding Guidelines Presented by Morgan Messick Assistant Director, Office of Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment (ACME) ESB-MACC Board| October 1, 2025 The Creative Reset: Phase I - Engagement Major Enhancements, Based on Feedback Guidelines User Experience Single guideline document, with standardized definitions, formatting, and department processes/policies More funding levels are available for individual artists across all programs Universal Appeals process for ACME programs Established policies on double dipping/conflict of interest, in response to Audit concerns Stacked application launch, with a single intake form entry point Measuring Program Impacts Category What the City Measures Metrics Reach & Engagement Community reach and public participation Attendance counts, demographic data Promotion Visibility and marketing efforts Event flyers, social media screenshots, VisitAustin.org listings, marketing plan analytics Impact Access Expression Resiliency Economic and cultural benefits for the creative workforce Number of jobs supported, amount of funding distributed Accessibility and inclusion for audiences and participants Diverse locations, ADA features, free/low-cost tickets/creative space, multilingual options Support for authentic artistic and cultural expression Artist reflections, new work created, creative risks taken Organizational growth, adaptability, or long- term community benefit beyond City funding New partnerships, diversified revenue, business training and professional development Thrive Grant Applications open every two years; 24-month grant agreement term Applicant Maximum Total Award Annual Award Cap Nonprofit Arts Organization with Creative Space Non-Profit Arts Organization without Creative / Cultural Space Up to $250,000 total over 2 years Up to $125,000 per year Up to $170,000 total over 2 years Up to $85,000 per year Elevate Grant Applications open on a year; 12-month grant agreement term Applicant Award Amount 501(c)(3) Arts Nonprofit operating budget greater than $300,000 Award up to $80,000 operating budget of $100,001 to $299,999 Award up to $60,000 operating budget of $50,001 to $100,000 Award up to $50,000 operating budget under $50,000 Award up to $30,000 State of Texas Nonprofits/Arts Group operating budget of $50,001 to $299,999 Award up to $40,000 operating budget under $50,000 Award up to $30,000 Individual Artist Minimum two-year production history in Austin Award up to $30,000 Nexus Grant Applications open twice a year; 12-month grant agreement term Applicant Award Amount Individual Artists/Arts Groups (Min 1 year Experience) $5,000 OR $10,000 Austin Live Music Fund Applications open every year; grant agreement term varies from 12 to 24-months For-Profit Applicant Award Amount Professional Musician & Independent Promoter $20,000 with 24-month Grant Agreement term …
Item 2. Staff Report_Revised — original pdf
10.1.25 MACC Staff Report – Website - Facebook – Instagram Please share our social media posts, sign up for our newsletter, and check out our upcoming events! Casa de la Cultura Past: All-Levels Yoga: Saturdays @ 10:30-11:30am Southeast Library Attendance: 66 Focuses on body awareness, connection with the breath, with gentle movement, and time for meditation and relaxation. The library has mats to share. Sunset Kayaking: Every Second Wednesday @ 6pm-7:30pm Austin Rowing Club Attendance: 20 Join us on Lady Bird Lake and paddle through the heart of Downtown Austin or paddleboard. . Choose a single or double kayak Chair Yoga: 3rd Wed of each month @ 10am Dove Springs Recreation Center Attendance: est. 5 A gentle form of yoga that can be done seated in a chair. These modifications make yoga accessible to people with various physical abilities. Chair Yoga: 3rd Friday of each month @ 10am Windsor Park Branch Attendance: 7 A gentle form of yoga that can be done seated in a chair. These modifications make yoga accessible to people with various physical abilities. Upcoming: All-Levels Yoga: Saturdays @ 10:30-11:30am Southeast Library Focuses on body awareness, connection with the breath, with gentle movement, and time for meditation and relaxation. The library has mats to share. Sunset Kayaking: Every Second Wednesday @ 6pm-7:30pm Austin Rowing Club Join us on Lady Bird Lake and paddle through the heart of Downtown Austin. Choose a single or double kayak or paddleboard. Chair Yoga: 3rd Wed of each month @ 10am Dove Springs Recreation Center A gentle form of yoga that can be done seated in a chair. These modifications make yoga accessible to people with various physical abilities. Chair Yoga: 3rd Friday of each month @ 10am Windsor Park Branch A gentle form of yoga that can be done seated in a chair. These modifications make yoga accessible to people with various physical abilities. Latino/a/e Artist Access Program (LAAP) MACC Staff held a LAAP information session on Monday, September 22, from 6 to 8 pm at the Twin Oaks Library where 9 community members were in attendance. In order to prepare for the upcoming LAAP relaunch, a workgroup comprised of MACC staff at all levels of the organization from different work teams (Production, Education, Administration, Marketing, etc) was created in August of 2024 and has since met bi-weekly. It includes both Temp and Full Time Staff. The task was to work …
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0.0 - HLC Preview List — original pdf
Historic Landmark Commission Applications in Review for October 1, 2025 Regular Meeting This list does not constitute a formal agenda and is subject to change. A final agenda will be posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. The public may comment on formal agenda items in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to comment once per item and are allowed three minutes to speak. To participate remotely by telephone, speakers must register by noon on the day before the hearing via the QR code and link at the end of this document. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes from the September 3, 2025, regular meeting of the Historic 1. Landmark Commission. BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Briefing on Rally Austin 2026 Bond Priorities Presenter: David Colligan, Chief Operating Officer, Rally Austin Briefing on the IH-35 Interpretative Plan Presenter: Rebekah Dobrasko, Cultural Resources Section Director, Texas Department of Transportation PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION AND ACTION Historic Zoning Applications 4. C14H-2025-0095 – 2401 Givens Ave. Calhoun House Council District 1 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Permit Applications 5. SB-2025-114755 – 604 Brazos St. Driskill Hotel Council District 9 Proposal: Install a sign at the 7th Street elevation of the 1939 tower. Applicant: Marcos Crane City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 6. HR-2025-099714 – 1504 E. 11th St. Ethel Pearl’s Beauty Salon Council District 1 Proposal: Rehabilitate and remodel a landmarked building. (Postponed by HLC on September 3, 2025) Applicant: Mike Hale City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 7. HR-2025-113074 – 1403 S. Congress Ave. Bergen-Todd House Council District 9 Proposal: Construct a solarium addition, covered and uncovered patios, and a new ADA restroom facility. Applicant: Victoria Haase City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 8. HR-2025-112563, PR-2025-099859 – 706 Highland Ave. Smoot-Terrace Park Local Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Construct a second-floor addition. Applicant: Clare Bradford City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 9. HR-2025-113541 – 4304 Avenue C. Hyde Park Local District Council District 9 Proposal: Construct a new building and accessory structure. Applicant: Becca Floyd City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 National Register Historic District Permit Applications 10. PR-2025-088150, HR-2025-113285 – 2514 Wooldridge Dr. Old West Austin National Register Historic District Council District 10 Proposal: Demolish a contributing building (postponed by HLC on September …
0.0 - HLC Agenda_10_01_2025 — original pdf
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, October 1, 2025 – 6:00 PM City Hall – Council Chambers 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 Some Commission members may be participating by videoconference. View the meeting 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 allocated 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, please use the QR code or link at the end of this document. For questions, please email preservation@austintexas.gov. COMMISSION MEMBERS: Ben Heimsath, (D-8) Chair Roxanne Evans (D-2), Vice Chair Jeffrey Acton (Mayor) VACANT (D-1) Kevin Koch (D-3) Judah Rice (D-4) Harmony Grogan (D-5) Carl Larosche (D-6) Jaime Alvarez (D-7) Bat Taniguchi (D-9) Trey McWhorter (D-10) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (10) speakers who register to speak before the meeting will be allocated three minutes to speak about an item(s) that is not posted on the agenda. 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Historic Landmark Commission regular meeting on September 3, 2025. BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Briefing on Rally Austin 2026 Bond Priorities Presenter: David Colligan, Chief Operating Officer, Rally Austin Briefing on the IH-35 Interpretative Plan Presenter: Rebekah Dobrasko, Cultural Resources Section Director, Texas Department of Transportation PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION AND ACTION Historic Zoning Applications 4. C14H-2025-0095 – 2401 Givens Ave. Calhoun House Council District 1 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Grant the proposed zoning change from family residence-historic district-neighborhood plan (SF-3-HD-NP) to family residence-historic landmark-historic district-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-HD-NP) combining district zoning. Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications 5. 6. SB-2025-114755 – 604 Brazos St. Driskill Hotel Council District 9 Proposal: Install a sign at 7th Street elevation of the 1939 tower. Applicant: Marcos Crane City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Concur with Architectural Review Committee, and approve the Certificate of Appropriateness for either neon or bulb lighting. HR-2025-099714 – 1504 E. 11th St. Ethel Pearl’s Beauty Salon Council District 1 Proposal: Rehabilitate and remodel a landmark building. (Postponed by HLC on September 3, 2025) Applicant: Mike Hale City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Approve the application. 2 7. 8. …
0.0 - HLC Draft Minutes_09_03_2025 — original pdf
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025, 6:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers 301 W. 2nd St., Austin, TX 78701 COMMISSION MEMBERS: X Ben Heimsath, (D-8) Chair X Roxanne Evans (D-2), Vice Chair X VAC VACANT (D-1) X Kevin Koch (D-3) Judah Rice (D-4) X Jeffrey Acton (Mayor) X Harmony Grogan (D-5) AB Carl Larosche (D-6) Jaime Alvarez (D-7) X Bat Taniguchi (D-9) X Trey McWhorter (D-10) X MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (10) speakers who register to speak before the meeting will be allocated three minutes to speak about an item(s) that is not posted on the agenda. Meghan King spoke on Preservation Austin updates. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Historic Landmark Commission regular meeting on August 6, 2025. MOTION: Approve the minutes per passage of the consent agenda on a motion by Vice- Chair Evans. Commissioner McWhorter seconded the motion. Vote: 9-0. The motion passed. PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION AND ACTION Historic Zoning Applications 2. PR-2025-041615 – 607 E. 38th St. Council District 9 Proposal: Commission-initiated historic zoning. (Postponed by applicant on August 6, 2025) Applicant: Historic Landmark Commission City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Do not grant historic zoning, as the property does not meet two criteria for designation. Strongly encourage rehabilitation and adaptive reuse or relocation, then material salvage and reuse, but release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package. Charles d’Harcourt spoke in favor of historic zoning. Jorge Alzaga spoke in opposition to historic zoning. MOTION: Close the public hearing and release the demolition permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Acton seconded the motion. Vote: 9-0. The motion passed. 3. C14H-2025-0086 – 1712 Rio Grande St. Reed House Council District 9 Proposal: Applicant-initiated historic zoning Applicant: Dave Anderson City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 Staff Recommendation: Grant the proposed zoning change to add historic landmark combining district zoning (H) to the base zoning. Tere O’Connell spoke in favor of historic zoning. Robin Shepherd spoke in favor of historic zoning. MOTION: Close the public hearing on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Acton seconded the motion. Vote 9-0. The motion passed. MOTION: Approve the historic zoning application per staff recommendation on a motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Acton seconded the motion. Vote: 9-0. The motion passed. …
04.0 - C14H-2025-0095 - Calhoun House — original pdf
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: C14H-2025-0095 HLC DATE: October 1, 2025 PC DATE: CC Date: APPLICANT: Historic Landmark Commission (commission-initiated) HISTORIC NAME: Givens House WATERSHED: Boggy Creek ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 2401 Givens Ave. ZONING CHANGE: SF-3-HD-NP to SF-3-H-HD-NP COUNCIL DISTRICT: 1 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the proposed zoning change from family residence- historic district-neighborhood plan (SF-3-HD-NP) to family residence-historic landmark-historic district- neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-HD-NP) combining district zoning. QUALIFICATIONS FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION: architecture, community value, and historical associations. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: CASE MANAGER: Austin Lukes, 512-978-0766 NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District, Austin Neighborhoods Council, Del Valle Community Coalition, East Austin Conservancy, Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, Homeless Neighborhood Association, Overton Family Committee, Preservation Austin, Rogers Washington Holy Cross, Upper Boggy Creek Neighborhood Planning Team DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The 2016 East Austin Historic Resource Survey recommended the property as contributing to a potential local historic district. The property was subsequently listed as a contributing resource in the 2020 ordinance designating the Rogers Washington Holy Cross local historic district. BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION: § 25-2-352(3)(c)(i) Architecture. The property embodies the distinguishing characteristics of a recognized architectural style, type, or method of construction; exemplifies technological innovation in design or construction; displays high artistic value in representing ethnic or folk art, architecture, or construction; represents a rare example of an architectural style in the city; serves as an outstanding example of the work of an architect, builder, or artisan who significantly contributed to the development of the city, state, or nation; possesses cultural, historical, or architectural value as a particularly fine or unique example of a utilitarian or vernacular structure; or represents an architectural curiosity or one-of-a-kind building. Designed and constructed by local builder Hal Starkey, the Calhoun House exemplifies the California ranch style and is one of the few remaining examples left in East Austin. It features several of the architectural features associated with the Ranch form and style generally, such as a low, long street facing elevation and an attached garage at one side, facing the street. The California ranch elements are more evident at the rear and interior of the property, including vaulted ceilings in the main entry room and wood paneling. The layout of the house at the rear surrounds the yard on two sides, which were originally planned to face a backyard pool. The interior layout is laid out by public and …
04.1 - C14H-2025-0095 - Calhoun House - Application — original pdf
B. Tax Map C. Tax Certificate Historical Documentation - Deed Chronology F. 1 Deed research for 2401 Givens Avenue Date Transaction Vol./Page or Instrument 1959-12-23 1987-07-15 2003-06-13 2012-04-25 2015-01-25 2016-02-05 2017-12-15 2017-12-18 2018-04-12 WASHINGTON HAZEL EVAN to CALHOUN T C & THELMA D Vol. 2143, Page 100 CALHOUN T C & THELMA D to CALHOUN PATRICIA & THELMA D Vol. 10372, Page 709 CALHOUN PATRICIA & THELMA D to CALHOUN THELMA C & PATRICIA CALHOUN THELMA C & PATRICIA to CALHOUN THELMA C LIFE ESTATE 2003153655TR 2012072747TR CALHOUN THELMA C LIFE ESTATE to CALHOUN PATRICIA None CALHOUN PATRICIA to CALHOUN PATRICIA C TRUST CALHOUN PATRICIA C TRUST to EDWARDS KAREN CRAWFORD EDWARDS KAREN CRAWFORD to CALHOUN PATRICIA C CALHOUN PATRICIA C to CALHOUN PATRICIA C TRUST 2016024472 2017198036 2017199429 2018058878 F.2 Historical Documentation - Occupancy History Occupancy Research for 2401 Givens Avenue Year 1959 1990 2015 Occupant Name and Reference Theodore C. and Thelma Dotson Calhoun Thelma Dotson Calhoun Patricia Calhoun Source Patricia Calhoun Patricia Calhoun Patricia Calhoun Calhoun House Historic Landmark Application Biographical Data F.3 See Section F.2 for occupancy history and Section F.9 for data on owners and occupants. Historically Significant Events F4. See Section F.9 for history of the building and its occupants. Calhoun House Historic Landmark Application F.5 Color Digital Prints Image 1 North elevation, facing south Photo by Meghan King 2025 Calhoun House Historic Landmark Application Image 2 West elevation, facing east Photo by Meghan King 2025 Calhoun House Historic Landmark Application Image 3 West and south elevations, facing northeast Photo by Meghan King 2025 Calhoun House Historic Landmark Application Image 4 South elevation, facing north Photo by Meghan King 2025 Calhoun House Historic Landmark Application Image 5 East elevation, facing west Photo by Meghan King 2025 Calhoun House Historic Landmark Application Image 6 East and south elevations, facing northwest Photo by Meghan King 2025 Calhoun House Historic Landmark Application Image 7 Interior view, living room Photo by Lauren Kerr 2021 Calhoun House Historic Landmark Application Image 8 Interior view, kitchen/dining area Photo by Lauren Kerr 2021 Calhoun House Historic Landmark Application Image 9 Interior view, kitchen Photo by Lauren Kerr 2021 Calhoun House Historic Landmark Application Image 10 Interior view, bathroom Photo by Lauren Kerr 2021 Calhoun House Historic Landmark Application Image 11 Interior view, hallway Photo by Lauren Kerr 2021 Calhoun House Historic Landmark Application F. 6 Architect/Builder/Contractor/Craftsmen See F.9 for information on …