Sturgill, Hunter From: Sent: To: Subject: External Email - Exercise Cau(cid:415)on Melanie Martinez Wednesday, November 4, 2026 8:53 AM Historic Preservation Office 706 E. Monroe PR-2026-079349; GF-2026-090393 Dear Commissioners, I spoke at the last mee(cid:415)ng in opposi(cid:415)on to the demoli(cid:415)on of 706 E. Monroe but am unable to a(cid:425)end tonight. I s(cid:415)ll care! As a neighbor of this home for almost 40 years, I have been in love with it all this (cid:415)me. Even though it’s not landmark- worthy in rigid legal terms, to me it typifies everything about Aus(cid:415)n’s history, vibe and charm. Its loca(cid:415)on at the entrance to Li(cid:425)le Stacy Park and that connec(cid:415)on with our beloved Jean Mather, its architecture (a perfect bungalow transi(cid:415)oning from the Victorian era, seen in some of its detail), its integrity (the care shown by its owners over 100 years), and the stories of those who have lived there all speak to me and many other neighbors. I worked hard with our community to create our Na(cid:415)onal Register District, with homes like this in my heart and mind. Working class people made up Travis Heights—and this is how they lived. This is our historic district’s story! It breaks my heart that the owners didn’t see its community value when they bought it, expec(cid:415)ng to demolish it for a need that is temporary. It would make so much sense to adapt the interior for aging in place, and unobtrusively bridge it to their modern home. This is an acceptable approach in historic preserva(cid:415)on. Otherwise, one day, when needs change and these owners move, we are le(cid:332) with another page missing from our story. I am pleading with the owner to reconsider demoli(cid:415)on and work with the Commission members for a more equitable solu(cid:415)on to the problem. Thank you, Melanie Mar(cid:415)nez 1214 Newning Ave Travis Heights-Fairview Park NRHD Coordinator 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 Hello Chair Heimsath and Commission Member Rice, I wanted to alert you to a demolition case for PR-2026-079349, scheduled for at your August 5, 2026 meeting. While we reside within 500' of the
Sturgill, Hunter From: Sent: To: Subject: Michele Webre Wednesday, November 4, 2026 12:44 PM Historic Preservation Office Historic Landmark Committee Meeting: 706 E. Monroe & 1918 Newning External Email - Exercise Caution Dear Historic Landmark Commissioners, I'm writing about two properties in Travis Heights that are up for demolition, 706 E. Monroe and 1918 Newning. I oppose both of these demolitions. I've been a Travis Heights resident for 32 years and helped coordinate the Travis Heights-Fairview Park National Register Historic District. I renovated my own 1928 house that was leaning down the street when I bought it. We re-leveled it and replaced the cedar piers with concrete piers and it's been a great house for the last 28 years. I could never replace the beautiful long-leaf pine used throughout my house as it doesn't exist anymore except in these old bungalows. Regarding 706 E. Monroe, it's an intact late Victorian/Early Bungalow in a prominent location in the neighborhood that has connections to the Mather family. Many are speaking out against this demolition and I'd like to add my voice to the opposition. Regarding 1918 Newning, I live half a block away. This house has been a rental but has great bones and is on a corner lot that allows for an ADU or an addition to the back of the house. I just got the notice for this demolition recently but had to leave town soon after. I ask that you postpone releasing the demolition permit to next month to give us more time to reach out to the developer. These two houses, similar to mine, were made with materials that cannot be found today. Furthermore, the demolitions of these early 20th century houses wipes away our history and what had been affordable housing in place of something new that is not only unaffordable and often out-of-scale with the neighborhood, but is also environmentally unsound. These bungalows were built by crafts-people using old-growth lumber but it is all crushed into debris and dust during demolition and that then goes into our city landfill. Theses houses are worth saving and can easily be modernized for today's needs, as I did with my own home. I'm sorry that I'm out of town and cannot be at the meeting tonight. Thank you for your consideration. Michele Webre 511 Lockhart Dr. CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or …
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11/4/26, 10:23 AM 11/4 comments on Brackenridge tract - Corona, Nicole - Outlook "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". about:blank?windowId=SecondaryReadingPane5 2/2 11/4/26, 10:23 AM Public Comment for November 4, 2026 Environmental Commission Meeting - Corona, Nicole - Outlook commendable, and I simultaneously echo Meredith Lovelace’s concern about the phrase “under the same conditions as provided by the current BDA agreement,” as it is my understanding that the 1989 BDA does not place meaningful restrictions on the university in regards to development for university purposes. A redevelopment proposal for the Brackenridge Tract also came up in 2009 but the Board of Regents voted to preserve the field laboratory. I also agree with her 6th point, regarding the proposed multi-use trail along the shore. Extending trails and increasing public access is a noble idea, but it is important to note that the current extent of the field laboratory goes beyond the area labeled “Development Area” on the map; it also includes parts labeled “open space.” The lab is currently demarcated by a fence along its perimeter, corresponding on the map to the translucent dashed lines to the right of the Brackenridge Apartments and to the left of the Colorado Apartments. Please do not allow the city to come to any agreement with the university without ensuring the protection of the field laboratory and the services it provides to the community. Thank you very much for your hard work and consideration. Sincerely, Christopher Li CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". about:blank?windowId=SecondaryReadingPane6 2/2
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2026, 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, contact Chelsea Pfeifer at chelsea.pfeifer@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2498. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Enrique Duran II, Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Daniel Godwin David Holmes Michael Sierra-Arévalo CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Vice Chair Denise L Eger Kimberly Hidrogo Timothy Ruttan Yasmine Smith The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on October 5, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. Quarterly Report with Austin Fire. Presentation by Jeffrey Kennedy, Interim Chief of Staff, Austin Fire. Discussion of sexual assault data with the Sexual Assault Response and Resource Team (SARRT). Presentation by Marcy Alonzo, Co-Chair, SARRT. DISCUSSION AND ACTION 4. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding public safety surveillance technology and data sharing and the TRUST Act. 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 Chelsea Pfeifer at the Austin City Clerk’s Office, at 512-974-2498 or chelsea.pfeifer@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Public Safety Commission please contact Chelsea Pfeifer at 512-974- 2498 or chelsea.pfeifer@austintexas.gov.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2026 The Public Safety Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, October 5, 2026, at Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Duran called the Public Safety Commission Meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Enrique Duran II, Chair Denise Eger Timothy Ruttan Kimberly Hidrogo Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Vice Chair Daniel Godwin David Holmes Michael Sierra-Arévalo Yasmine Smith PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None Present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission Regular Meeting on September 8, 2026. The minutes from the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on September 8, 2026 were approved on Chair Duran’s motion, Commissioner Ruttan’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Sierra-Arévalo abstained. Commissioner Bernhardt was absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Quarterly Report with Austin Police Department. Presented by Lee Rogers, Chief of Staff, Austin Police. The presentation was made by Lee Rogers, Chief of Staff, Austin Police. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MONDAY OCTOBER 5, 2026 3. 4. Discussion regarding Austin Fire Department’s new staffing model. Presentation by Mark Bridges, Division Chief, Austin Fire. The presentation was made Mark Bridges, Division Chief, Austin Fire, and Jeffrey Kennedy, Interim Chief of Staff, Austin Fire. Discussion regarding Public Safety scheduling and workload. Presentation by Lee Rogers, Chief of Staff, Austin Police, Wesley Hopkins, Chief of Staff, Austin Travis County Emergency Medical Services, Kevin Parker, Assistant Chief, Austin Travis County Emergency Medical Services, Jeffrey Kennedy, Interim Chief of Staff, Austin Fire. The presentation was made by Lee Rogers, Chief of Staff, Austin Police, Wesley Hopkins, Chief of Staff, Austin Travis County Emergency Medical Services, Kevin Parker, Assistant Chief, Austin Travis County Emergency Medical Services, Jeffrey Kennedy, Interim Chief of Staff, Austin Fire. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. 6. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding public safety surveillance technology and data sharing. Withdrawn without objection. Approve Nomination… The nomination of [Board Member/Commissioner] [Name] as a member of the Joint Sustainability Committee was approved on [Board Member/Commissioner] [Name]’s motion, [Board Member/Commissioner] [Name]’s second on a [vote count] vote. Approve the 2027 annual schedule of the Public Safety Commission. The motion to approve the 2027 annual schedule of the Public Safety Commission was approved as amended with the following amendments: July 5th July 6th September 6th September 7th The annual schedule was approved as amended on Chair Duran’s motion, …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL MONDAY, NOVMEBER 2, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. VIRTUAL MEETING Art in Public Places Panel may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: Art in Public Places Panel: November Virtual Meeting | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Art in Public Places Manager Jaime Castillo at jaime.castillo@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-7852. CURRENT PANEL MEMBERS: Kristi-Anne Shaer, Chair Heidi Schmalbach, Arts Commission Liaison Andrew Danziger Camille Jobe AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Lindsey Millikan, Vice Chair Fatima Carbajal Bernardo Diaz The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Art in Public Places Panel Regular meeting on October 5, 2026, and the Special Called Art in Public Places Panel meeting on October 14, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding Art in Public Places Program, including Conservation, Current Projects and Milestones. Presentation by Jaime Castillo, AIPP Manager, Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. 6. Discussion of Arts Commission Liaison Report on Action Items from October 19, 2026, Arts Commission Meeting. Presentation by Heidi Schmalbach, Arts Commission Liaison. Discussion of TEMPO 2027 Partnership with The Trail Conservancy. Presentation by Rebecca Rende, Art in Public Places Coordinator Senior, Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment and Charlotte Tonsor, The Trail Conservancy Chief of Projects and Programs. Discussion of the Austin Convention Center Redevelopment (Phase 1) Art in Public Places Project Update. Presentation by Diego Miro-Rivera, Art in Public Places Artist, and Ileana Yordan-Cuevas, Art in Public Places Coordinator Senior, Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment. Discussion of Art in Public Places Panel Retreat and Art in Public Places Panel 2027 Schedule. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. 8. 9. 10. Approve a letter from the Art in Public Places Panel to the Arts Commission to recommend how the Art in Public Places 2% allocation is calculated, recommendation includes …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2026, AT 6:30 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W 2nd STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Commission on Immigrant Affairs may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Nekaybaw Watson, 512-974-2562, nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS : Miriam Dorantes, Chair Adrian De La Rosa Aditi Joshi Diane Kanawati Melissa Ortega Caroline Solis AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Alondra Johnson, Vice-Chair Azeem Edwin Jeanne “Canan” Kaba Wilson Ramirez Meghna Roy The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Immigrant Affairs regular meeting on October 5th , 2026. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 2. Update from the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) representative regarding September meeting of the JIC. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Nekaybaw Watson at Austin City Clerk’s Office Department, at 512-974-2562 or nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Commission on Immigrant Affairs please contact Nekaybaw Watson at 512-974-2562 or nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov.
COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2026 The Commission on Immigrant Affairs convened in a regular meeting on Monday, October 5, 2026, at 310 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Dorantes called the meeting to order at 6:37pm. Commissioners in Attendance: Miriam Dorantes, Chair Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Alondra Johnson, Vice Chair Adrian De La Rosa Azeem Edwin Aditi Joshi Jeanne Kaba Wilson Ramirez Meghna Roy Commissioners Absent: Diane Kanawati Melissa Ortega Caroline Solis PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Immigrant Affairs Regular Meeting on July 6th, 2026. The minutes of the August 3rd, 2026 regular meeting of the Commission on Immigrant Affairs was approved during the regular October 5, 2026 meeting on Chair Dorantes’ motion, Commissioner Ramirez’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Edwin was off dais. Commissioners Kanawati, Ortega, and Solis were absent. 1 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Create a list of questions and discussion items for City of Austin Departments for future presentations. Discussed. 3. 4. Discussion on the strategic impact of the commission (organizations you want to invite, recommendations you want to pass, and discussions you think are necessary to have publicly.) Discussed. Discussion on emergency relief funding and resources due to detentions resulting in family separation. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve the 2027 Annual Meeting Schedule of the Commission on Immigrant Affairs. The motion to approve the 2027 annual meeting schedule of the Commission on Immigrant Affairs was approved on Commissioner Ramirez’s motion, Commissioner Edwin’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Kanawati, Ortega, and Solis were absent. 6. 7. Approve a Recommendation to Council to recognize the recent APD shooting and create supportive measures to provide public accountability. The motion to approve a Recommendation to Council to recognize the recent APD shooting and create supportive measures to provide public accountability was approved on Chair Dorantes’ motion, Commissioner Edwin’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Kanawati, Ortega, and Solis were absent. Approve a Recommendation to Council to support the family and community affected by the September 20, 2026 shooting. The motion to approve a Recommendation to Council to support the family and community affected by the September 20, 2026 shooting was approved on a 7-0 vote on Commissioner Ramirez’s motion, Commissioner Edwin’s second. Commissioner De La Rosa abstained. Commissioners Kanawati, Ortega, and Solis were absent. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 8. 9. Update …
REGULAR MEETING of the MUSIC COMMISSION November 2, 2026 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 virtually. 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 COMMISSIONERS: Nagavalli Medicharla - Chair, Pedro Carvalho – Vice Chair, Joe Silva – Parliamentarian, Clarissa Cardenas – Secretary, Nelson Aguilar, Tami Blevins, 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. MUSIC PERFORMANCE Anastasia Hera APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Music Commission meeting on October 5, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing on Live Music Fund collections by Kim McCarson, Program Manager, Music & Entertainment, Austin Arts, Culture, Music & Entertainment (ACME). 3. Staff briefing on ACME funding programs by Laura Odegaard, Division Manager, Cultural Affairs and Investments, ACME. 4. Staff briefing regarding the Creative Reset Phase II: Reimagining Austin’s Cultural Facilities and Museums by Marjorie Flanagan, Division Manager, Cultural Education & Programs, ACME. 5. Staff update on City Council direction related to City Co-Sponsorship processes for special events in Austin by Erica Shamaly, Division Manager, ACME. DISCUSSION ITEMS 6. Downtown Commission update on priorities and recent actions by Parliamentarian Silva. 7. Music Commission strategic goals and budget recommendations to council. 8. Music Commission retreat meeting date and planning for 2027. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 9. Discussion and action item on creating working group for special events in Austin to gather data and report to Music Commission led by Nagavalli Medicharla. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If you require Sign Language Interpreters or alternative …
Hotel Occupancy Tax Collections Live Music Fund Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment November 2, 2026 FY 26 Year-to-Date Hotel Occupancy Tax Collections – Live Music Fund September 2026 w/ Encumbrances $11,095 FY26 Year-to-Date w/ Encumbrances % Change in Year–to-Date Total $4,736,546 7% $17,874 $312,748 $827,586 $19,399 $338,773 $854,923 $12,938 $323,076 $798,287 $5,509 $217,400 $744,461 $4,573 $472,660 $716,095 $36,835 $335,537 $782,771 $19,180 $288,001 $856,608 $5,354 $172,557 $754,925 $26,351 $1,123,522 $21,687 $16,485 $352,514 $816,197 $48,397 $316,607 $809,445 $17,407 $159,710 $696,141 FY 23 October April November May FY 24 December June January July FY 25 February August FY 26 March September $11,095 $163,688 $1,054,179 $23,038 $242,794 $1,026,231 $58,521 $398,910 $798,245 $18,226 $179,271 $762,348 2
The Creative Reset Phase II Reimagining Austin’s Cultural Facilities and Museums Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment July 2026 Why Now? Austin Has Changed. Our Cultural System Must Change With It. ▪ Austin's population continues to grow and diversify. ▪ Community expectations have shifted from simply preserving facilities to actively programming and activating them. ▪ Residents expect welcoming, accessible, vibrant public spaces that are open, responsive, and community-centered. ▪ The Creative Reset presented an opportunity to rethink how our facilities operate, not just maintain the status quo. Emma S Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center 2 Our Community Spaces Cultural Centers and Entertainment Complex Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex African American Cultural & Heritage Facility + Dedrick Hamilton House Asian American Resource Center Connelly-Yerwood “Pink” House Emma S Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural + Genealogy Center Museums and Art Center Montopolis Negro School Zilker Hillside Theater Dougherty Arts Center Elisabet Ney Museum UMLAUF Sculpture Garden & Museum Susanna Dickinson Museum O. Henry Museum Old Bakery & Emporium 23rd Street Renaissance Artist Market 3 Our Approach The Creative Reset Phase II Reimagining Austin’s Cultural Facilities and Museums Beverly Sheffield Hillside Theater Our Approach We designed this process around listening. Community Engagement Internal Assessment Staff Visioning Site Identity Exercise Operational Review Recommendations Implementation Plan Evaluation 5 Nearly a year of engagement ensured that our recommendations reflect both community priorities and operational realities. Elisabeth Ney Museum 6 Community: What We Heard The Creative Reset Phase II Reimagining Austin’s Cultural Facilities and Museums ACME Creative Reset Engagement Community: What We Heard Activate our facilities More activity, more energy, more opportunities. Expand partnerships Collaborate with artists, nonprofits, schools, and community organizations. Improve customer experience Create welcoming, consistent, easy-to-access spaces. Reduce barriers Simplify processes and increase accessibility. Celebrate each site's unique identity Honor history while creating new opportunities. Brush Square Pun-Off Event 8 Staff: What We Learned The Creative Reset Phase II Reimagining Austin’s Cultural Facilities and Museums Dougherty Arts Center Staff: What We Learned ▪ Staff are passionate and deeply committed to serving the community. ▪ Operational processes vary significantly across facilities. ▪ Administrative responsibilities often limit time available for programming and community engagement. ▪ Greater collaboration, shared services, and consistent expectations can improve efficiency while preserving each site's unique identity. ▪ Our facilities are aging. Staff Engagement Event 10 Our New Operating Model The Creative Reset Phase II Reimagining Austin’s Cultural Facilities …
City Co-Sponsorship Processes for Special Events in Austin Music Commission Meeting Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment | Nov 2, 2026 Special Events Co-Sponsorship – History 1997 – Resolution 19970612-034: City of Austin fee waiver guidelines 2002 – Resolution No. 021003-40 (replaced 1997 policy for events): Designated specific events co- sponsored by the City, meaning financial support to an event in the form of fee waivers and/or authorized reimbursement for pre-payment of City services. Members of the City Council were each allotted $6,000 per budget year to use for non-co-sponsored event fee waivers that have a municipal purpose. 2014 – Resolution 20140501-036: Explore sources of alternative funding for special events and to create a fee waiver process for large-scale events 2015 – Resolution No. 20150305-025: Created the Parkland Events Task Force to develop recommendations to ensure that all City parks, but most particularly Auditorium Shores, Zilker Park, and Festival Beach, remain first and foremost assets for the citizens of Austin to enjoy and that the parks are preserved and enhanced for future generations of Austinites and visitors to experience and enjoy. 2016 – Staff Response to Resolution No. 20140501-036: Long-Term Analysis of Special Events 2018 – Staff Response to Resolution No. 20150305-025: Parkland Events Task Force Implementation Update 2 Special Events Co-Sponsorship – History 2018 – Special Events Task Force established by Council, which consisted of 11 voting members and 13 ex officio members comprised of the Austin Center for Events City departments. The mission of the task force was to assess Ordinance No. 20180510-018, the associated rules, and Austin Center for Events processes 2022 – Work concluded with the generation of the Special Events Task Force Final Report with recommendations to Council for improvements 2023 – Council approved recommendations from the Special Events Task Force, and the Special Events Ordinance was passed 2024 – Resolution 20240215-023: Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to investigate ways to preserve accessible, inclusive, open-to-the-public events and Citywide traditions and to identify opportunities for the City to support and promote community events including a free annual summer concert series 2024 – Resolution 20240814-015: Approve a resolution amending Resolution No. 20021003- 040 and directing the City Manager to solidify the City’s efforts and financial support for Juneteenth celebrations, to identify opportunities to further support and sustain other culturally significant and legacy events, and to return to council with updates 3 Special Events Co-Sponsorship – …
. RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Public Safety Commission Recommendation Number 20261102-004: Strengthening TRUST Act Oversight, Transparency, and Data-Sharing Safeguards WHEREAS, the Austin Public Safety Commission serves as an advisory body to the City Council on all budgetary and policy matters concerning public safety; and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted the Transparent and Responsible Use of Surveillance Technology (TRUST) Act to promote transparency, community participation, protection of civil liberties, and responsible use of surveillance technology; and WHEREAS, surveillance systems, data-sharing networks, and advances in artificial intelligence may allow City personnel to access or analyze information collected by vendors, private entities, or other governmental jurisdictions without the City owning or directly operating the underlying technology; and WHEREAS, experience in Texas and nationally demonstrates both the public-safety value of appropriate information sharing and risks from overly broad access, unauthorized use, onward dissemination, and vendor-controlled sharing; and WHEREAS, effective oversight should protect privacy and civil liberties without impeding lawful incident-specific evidence sharing or public-safety operations through transparency regarding external data sources, auditable access records, independent review, and clear limitations on exceptions to ordinary approval requirements; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Public Safety Commission recommends that City Council direct the City Manager to strengthen implementation of Transparent and Responsible Use of Surveillance Technology (TRUST) Act, and return with amendments where necessary, to address the following: 1. External surveillance data. Clarify that the TRUST Act applies when a City department obtains standing, recurring, or functionally equivalent access to surveillance information controlled by another entity, including but not limited to an account, portal, searchable database, live feed, bulk transfer, reciprocal network, or regular provision of surveillance data. Receipt of discrete evidence related to a reported incident, specific investigation, missing or endangered person, or specific and documented time-limited public-safety incident should not by itself require separate Council approval, provided it does not create ongoing access or unrelated use or retention. 2. Transparency and independent review. Ensure that the planned publicly accessible online and regularly updated inventory of surveillance technologies and recurring external surveillance-data sources, responsible department, applicable Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) and Surveillance . Use Policy (SUP), retention and sharing rules, and relevant contracts or agreements are readily available to the public through an online portal, subject to lawful protection of sensitive investigative information. 3. High-risk technologies and exigent use. Require written notice to Council within seven days of any exigent acquisition or use of technologies presenting significant …
Public Safety Commission Quarterly Austin Fire | Jeffrey Kennedy | Interim Chief of Staff | FY26 Q4 Emergency Response Time Trends Incident Volume (All Priorities) 103,626 109,280 110,304 108,750 107,659 89,541 89,563 81,973 86,636 87,935 92,612 89,797 85,123 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23 FY24 FY25 FY26* Response Times (Priorities 1-3, 4M) 8:51 9:00 9:13 9:12 9:24 9:35 Response Time Standard: 8 minutes 9:58 10:28 9:55 10:28 10:32 10:25 10:22 130,000 110,000 90,000 70,000 11:00 10:00 9:00 8:00 7:00 6:00 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23 FY24 FY25 FY26* *On Jul 8, 2025, the Chief Medical Officer evaluated medical dispatching in collaboration with ATCEMS and AFD, which had an effect on call dispatching/volume. 2 Facility Improvement Projects Recent Projects: Station 16 ▪ Mold remediation and HVAC repair ▪ Maintenance started October 24 ▪ Expected completion in December ▪ Engine 16 temporary at Station 30 Station 21 ▪ Maintenance started July 11 ▪ Engine 21 temporarily at Station 19 Fire Station 21 3 Automatic Aid Dispatching the closest unit to a 911 call, regardless of department or jurisdiction. Auto Aid contributes to decreased response times for Austin and Travis County. Recent Success: ▪ On July 20th in the early morning, a fire occurred at 2000 Melissa Oaks Ln, in South Austin. AFD and Manchaca Fire/Rescue (ESD 5) responded together. AFD spoke with the homeowner outside, and went into the building to find their cat. Thanks to the combined efforts of the two departments, the fire was confined to the garage and the cat was rescued unharmed. Manchaca Fire/Rescue personnel providing oxygen to cat. 4 Overdose Response All AFD personnel are trained on Naloxone administration and each unit carries the medication. The increase in FY25 Q3 may be due to new reporting requirements for Narcan use starting Dec 2024. 154 115 75 117 122 81 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 143 86 73 158 101 91 97 66 50 106 76 58 FY25 Q3 FY25 Q4 FY26 Q1 FY26 Q2 FY26 Q3 FY26 Q4 Total calls where Narcan was given Number of times AFD administered or assisted Patient improvement cases 5 Investigations Percent of Arson Fires Cleared: - FY26 Q1: - FY26 Q2: - FY26 Q3: - FY26 Q4: 38% 47% 50% 67% National Clearance Rate: 22% FY26 Q1: 42 total fires investigated FY26 Q2: 34 total fires investigated …
A/TC SARRT DATA 6 MONTH REVIEW JANUARY 2026 – JUNE 2026 DATA JANUARY 2026 – JUNE 2026 LAW ENFORCEMENT DISTRICT ATTORNEY FORENSIC NURSING ADVOCACY Sexual Assault Reports to Austin PD 50 37 41 43 46 54 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 TCDA Prosecution Status 18 18 11 8 6 14 10 10 3 3 7 7 4 6 3 11 9 8 8 12 10 1 Jan 0 0 0 0 0 Feb Mar 1 1 0 Apr 0 0 May Received Rejected/Dismissed Indicted No Billed Pled Tried 5 4 1 0 Jun 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 Pleas by Offense 11 5 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 1 2 1 0 0 Jan Feb Mar 4 2 2 1 3 2 0 0 Apr 0 0 May Jun Agg Sexual Assault Sexual Assault Indecent Assault Other 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Forensic Nursing Unduplicated Services 82 74 79 85 63 6 JAN 1 FEB 3 3 6 MAR APR MAY JUN BRAVE SAFE 34 16 Brave Forensic Medical- Travis County 44 42 34 6 1 3 3 7 January February March April May June July August 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 SAFE Advocacy Clients 102 108 115 98 83 82 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN SAFE Advocacy Medical and Nonmedical Accompaniments 7 12 8 103 108 115 7 98 8 83 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 7 84 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN MEDICAL ACCOMPANIMENTS NONMEDICAL ACCOMPANIMENTS Key Considerations Moving Forward Strengthening cross-agency collaboration to align guidance, expectations, and operational roles Ongoing improvement of communication pathways between medical, advocacy, law enforcement, prosecution, and community partners Data Consistency Developing shared definitions to ensure consistent and comparable data collection across providers Establishing common performance measures and data-tracking practices System Changes Community exploration of a multi-provider service model to expand capacity Recognition that a multi-provider model requires enhanced infrastructure for referrals, warm handoffs, and survivor-centered advocacy Ensuring equitable access to exams and advocacy regardless of location or provider
. RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Public Safety Commission Recommendation Number XXXXXXXX-XXX: Strengthening TRUST Act Oversight, Transparency, and Data-Sharing Safeguards WHEREAS, the Austin Public Safety Commission serves as an advisory body to the City Council on all budgetary and policy matters concerning public safety; and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted the Transparent and Responsible Use of Surveillance Technology (TRUST) Act to promote transparency, community participation, protection of civil liberties, and responsible use of surveillance technology; and WHEREAS, surveillance systems, data-sharing networks, and advances in artificial intelligence may allow City personnel to access or analyze information collected by vendors, private entities, or other governmental jurisdictions without the City owning or directly operating the underlying technology; and WHEREAS, experience in Texas and nationally demonstrates both the public-safety value of appropriate information sharing and risks from overly broad access, unauthorized use, onward dissemination, and vendor-controlled sharing; and WHEREAS, effective oversight should protect privacy and civil liberties without impeding lawful incident-specific evidence sharing or public-safety operations through transparency regarding external data sources, auditable access records, independent review, and clear limitations on exceptions to ordinary approval requirements; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Public Safety Commission recommends that City Council direct the City Manager to strengthen implementation of Transparent and Responsible Use of Surveillance Technology (TRUST) Act, and return with amendments where necessary, to address the following: 1. External surveillance data. Clarify that the TRUST Act applies when a City department obtains standing, recurring, or functionally equivalent access to surveillance information controlled by another entity, including but not limited to an account, portal, searchable database, live feed, bulk transfer, reciprocal network, or regular provision of surveillance data. Receipt of discrete evidence related to a reported incident, specific investigation, missing or endangered person, or specific and documented time-limited public-safety incident should not by itself require separate Council approval, provided it does not create ongoing access or unrelated use or retention. 2. Transparency and independent review. Ensure that the planned publicly accessible online and regularly updated inventory of surveillance technologies and recurring external surveillance-data sources, responsible department, applicable Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) and Surveillance . Use Policy (SUP), retention and sharing rules, and relevant contracts or agreements are readily available to the public through an online portal, subject to lawful protection of sensitive investigative information. 3. High-risk technologies and exigent use. Require written notice to Council within seven days of any exigent acquisition or use of technologies presenting significant …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, October 28rd, 2026, AT 6 PM CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS 301 W 2ND ST AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Joint Sustainability Committee may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by remotely, contact Amanda Mortl (amanda.mortl@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2651). telephone. To to speak register CURRENT JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE MEMBERS Home Commission Member Alternate Electric Utility Commission Kaiba White (Chair) Al Braden Economic Prosperity Commission Aaron Gonzales (Vice- Chair) Zain Pleuthner Resource Management Commission Charlotte Davis GeNell Gary Urban Transportation Commission Varun Prasad Justin Jacobson Environmental Commission Haris Qureshi Zero Waste Advisory Commission Iris Suddaby Community Development Commission Jo Anne Ortiz Richard Brimer Caitlin Griffith Valerie Menard Austin Travis County Food Policy Board Melody McClary Marissa Bell Water & Wastewater Commission Chris Maxwell-Gaines Michael "Mike" Reyes Parks & Recreation Board Luai Abou-Emara Shelby Orme Design Commission Planning Commission Austin/Travis County Public Health Commission City Council Mayor’s Representative Mayor’s Representative Jon Salinas Josh Hiller Vacant Vacant Rodrigo Leal Anna Scott Mayor’s Representative Mridula Madipakkam Mayor’s Representative Chris Campbell Mayor’s Representative Diana Wheeler Evgenia Murkes Peter Breton Vacant Vacant N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 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 Joint Sustainability Committee Meeting on September 23rd, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. 4. Staff briefing on Austin Fleet Electrification Process. Presentation by Rick Harland, Deputy Director, Austin Fleet Mobility Services Staff briefing on the Austin Climate Revolving Fund. Presentation by Phillip Duran, Senior Climate Analyst, Austin Climate Action and Resilience Staff Briefing on Austin Zoning process introduction. Presentation by Jonathan Tomko, AICP, Planner Principal, Austin Planning HOME COMMISSION UPDATES 5. Community Solar meeting report by Kaiba White, Electric Utility 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 …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 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: Michael Francis, Chair Lisa Garza Myra Martinez Carrie Stewart, Fire Marshal (Ex Officio) Jeffrey Musgrove, Vice Chair Grant Gilker Manesh Nair Harrison Brown Mia Ibarra Raisch Tomlanovich 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 September 23, 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 2026-041399 Property address: 11215 Prairie Dove Circle / Owner: Lloyd Alan Ewing Staff presenter: Christopher McFarland Staff recommendation: Repair fire-damaged residential structure 3. 4. 5. Case Number: CL 2026-084049 Property address: 7307 Fire Cove / Owner: Stephen V. Jacobs Staff presenter: Jose Castillo Staff recommendation: Demolish fire-damaged residential structure Case Number: CL 2026-094450 Property address: 7306 Bethune Avenue / Owner: Carolyn Ward Staff presenter: Jason Henley Staff recommendation: Demolish fire-damaged residential structure Case Number: CL 2026-114601 Property address: 10304 Brownie Drive Owner: Andy Tong aka Thinh Tong Staff presenter: Courtney Britt Staff recommendation: Repair commercial multi-family structure Returning 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 or modify a civil penalty: 6. 7. 8. Case Number: CL 2026-026484 Property address: 1015 E 10th Street, aka 916 Waller Street / Owner: …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 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: Michael Francis, Chair Lisa Garza Myra Martinez Carrie Stewart, Fire Marshal (Ex Officio) Jeffrey Musgrove, Vice Chair Grant Gilker Manesh Nair Harrison Brown Mia Ibarra Raisch Tomlanovich REVISED 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 September 23, 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 2026-041399 Property address: 11215 Prairie Dove Circle / Owner: Lloyd Alan Ewing Staff presenter: Christopher McFarland Staff recommendation: Repair fire-damaged residential structure 3. 4. 5. Case Number: CL 2026-084049 Property address: 7307 Fire Cove / Owner: Stephen V. Jacobs Staff presenter: Jose Castillo Staff recommendation: Demolish fire-damaged residential structure Case Number: CL 2026-094450 Property address: 7306 Bethune Avenue / Owner: Carolyn Ward Staff presenter: Jason Henley Staff recommendation: Demolish fire-damaged residential structure Case Number: CL 2026-114601 Property address: 10304 Brownie Drive Owner: Andy Tong aka Thinh Tong Staff presenter: Courtney Britt Staff recommendation: Repair fire-damaged commercial multi-family structure Returning 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 or modify a civil penalty: 6. 7. 8. Case Number: CL 2026-026484 Property address: 1015 E 10th Street, aka 916 Waller Street …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION OCTOBER 28, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ROOM, #1101 301 W 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Ethics Review 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 Lizette Benitez at (512) 974-2915 or Lizette.benitez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: William Ross Pumfrey, Chair Luis Figueroa Haksoon Andrea Low Cynthia Soliz Brittany Sharkey, Vice Chair Patrick Keel Lyssa Zotlen Jeffrey Campbell Michael Lawson William King Brian McGiverin 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 Ethics Review Commission Special Called Meeting on September 23, 2026. BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing from the Austin City Auditor’s Office regarding its duties and procedures and potential role in providing investigation assistance to the Ethics Review Commission. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Set and adopt the Ethics Review Commission regular meeting calendar for 2027. Page 1 of 2 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 Lizette Benitez or Victoria Hayslett at the Law Department, at (512) 974-2518, to request service or for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Ethics Review Commission, please contact Victoria Hayslett at (512) 974-2518. For the 2026 meeting schedule, agendas, and additional information about the Commission, see: Ethics Review Commission | AustinTexas.gov. ERC STANDARD PUBLIC COMMUNICATION INSTRUCTIONS NOTICE Regarding Public Communication Sign-in required: If appearing in person at the meeting, please sign in to speak with the staff liaison prior to …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2026, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1401/1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Joint Inclusion Committee may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Ryan Sperling, 512-974-3568, ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Primary Representative: Justin Parsons (Chair) Nirali J Thakkar Member Commission: African American Resource Advisory Commission Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Tasha Billett Commission for Women Commission on Aging Richard Bondi Commission on Immigrant Affairs Diane Kanawati Commission on Veterans Affairs Early Childhood Council Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission Human Rights Commission LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Cameron Wilson VACANT Amanda Afifi Tannya Oliva-Martínez Jerry Joe Benson (Vice Chair) Lisa Chang Alternate Representative: Alexandria Anderson VACANT Alicia Ramirez Teresa Ferguson Azeem Edwin VACANT Delphi Alvizo Dulce Castañeda Lila Igram Asher Knutson Gabriel Arrellano AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Joint Inclusion Committee regular meeting on September 23, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing regarding progress on the development of the Central City District Plan. [Olivia Beams, Senior Planner and Romina Tafazzoli, Senior Planner, Austin Planning.] DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities update, including accomplishments over the last year, current projects, and future goals. 4. Discussion regarding Austin Police Department’s protocols regarding ADA compliance, medical aid, and accommodations when assisting on transferring individuals with disabilities or those injure during an arrest to ICE custody. 5. Discussion regarding the Open Government Partnership and potential collaborations. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Discuss potential meeting locations for next year and approve the Joint Inclusion Committee’s 2027 Annual Meeting Schedule. 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 …
JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2026 JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2026 The Joint Inclusion Committee convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at the Permitting and Development Center, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr.. in Austin, Texas. Chair Parsons called the Joint Inclusion Meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Justin Parsons (Chair) Jerry Joe Benson (Vice Chair) Richard Bondi Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Amanda Afifi Lisa Chang Diane Kanawati Tannya Oliva-Martínez Nirali Thakkar PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2. Approve the minutes of the Joint Inclusion Committee regular meeting on August 26, 2026. Items 1 and 2 were taken up at the same time. The August 26, 2026 minutes were approved on Commissioner Bondi’s motion, Commissioner Chang’s second on a 7-0 vote. Vice Chair Benson was off the dais. Commissioners Alvizo, McNary, and Ramirez were absent. Approve the minutes of the Joint Inclusion Committee special called meeting on August 12, 2026. Items 1 and 2 were taken up at the same time. 1 JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2026 The August 12, 2026 minutes were approved on Commissioner Bondi’s motion, Commissioner Chang’s second on a 7-0 vote. Vice Chair Benson was off the dais. Commissioners Alvizo, McNary, and Ramirez were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Staff briefing regarding the Creative Reset Phase II: Reimagining Austin’s Cultural Facilities and Museums. Briefing by Candice Cooper, Interim Chief Administrative Officer, ACME. The briefing was made by Candice Cooper, Interim Chief Administrative Officer, and Matrex Kilgore, Division Manager, Cultural Education & Programs, ACME. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. 5. Discussion regarding the final schedule for home commission updates to the Joint Inclusion Committee. Discussion was held. Discussion regarding potential meeting dates and times for next year’s annual schedule. Discussion was held. WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS 6. Report from the FY2026-27 Budget Follow-Up Working Group regarding the status of budget recommendations. Report by Vice Chair Benson. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. Approve a recommendation regarding recognition of recent Austin Police Department shooting and supporting measures to provide public accountability. There was a motion by Vice Chair Benson, seconded by Commissioner Thakkar, to amend the recommendation to insert: “5. Austin City Council should urge the City Manager to direct the Austin Police Department to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of its existing de-escalation training, policies, and procedures and to prioritize improvements where deficiencies …
Central City District Plan Austin Planning | October 2026 Team Introductions Shanisha Johnson, PMP Project Lead/Principal Planner, City of Austin Romina Tafazzoli GIS Analyst/Senior Planner, City of Austin Chris Ryerson Division Manager, City of Austin Olivia Beams Senior Planner, City of Austin 2 Agenda 01 About the Project 02 Feedback to Future 03 Key Plan Content 04 Next Steps 3 About the Project Central City District Plan Lamar Blvd. University Area Downtown Austin I-35 South Central Waterfront About the Central City District Plan The 2011 Downtown Austin Plan is being updated as the Central City District Plan, including the University of Texas area and the South Central Waterfront. The Plan will create a 10-year blueprint for future growth and investments with a unified vision for improving land use, mobility, public spaces, and economic and cultural vibrancy in our urban core. It will align with existing citywide strategic plans and policies and seeks to build consensus for effective implementation. What Will This Plan Achieve? Community-informed vision and goals Place Types mapping to inform future development patterns Public realm and multimodal improvements Program, policy, project, and partnership recommendations Implementation Strategies 5 Plan Alignment Comprehensive Plan •Citywide guidance to foster a complete city •Citywide land use vision: Place Types Map Citywide Initiatives District Plans Small Area Plans •Recent Council policy frameworks for housing, transportation, and more •Citywide strategies applied to smaller areas in Austin •Plans for specific sites, such as high-capacity transit station areas or Downtown’s Palm District 6 From Feedback to the Future Vision on the Ground Future of the Central City District Vision, Goals, Objectives, and Actions Online surveys, popups, and community open houses Stakeholder Advisory Group feedback Planning analysis Imagine Austin Place Types Existing projects and policies Interagency Technical Advisory Group feedback Central City District Plan 8 Growth Concept Map Existing Character: Areas expected to generally maintain their existing character and development pattern. Mid to High Density Mixed Use: Areas expected to accommodate the greatest residential growth while supporting existing nonresidential uses, particularly around light rail expansion and other infrastructure investments. Cultural & Entertainment: Areas that reinforce Austin’s cultural and entertainment focus, with development supporting community events, activities, retail, and dining. Transitional Mixed Use: Areas that provide transitions in development intensity through a mix of uses and densities, while maintaining existing scale and adapting existing structures where appropriate Adaptive Reuse: Areas with concentrations …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE AUSTIN INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCE PLANNING COMMUNITY TASK FORCE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2026, AT 12 P.M. WALLER CREEK CENTER, ROOM 104 625 EAST 10TH STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community (Water Forward) Task Force 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 remotely, contact Emily Rafferty, Emily.rafferty@austintexas.gov. telephone. To to speak register CURRENT TASK FORCE MEMBERS: Jennifer Walker, Chair Robert Mace, Vice Chair Paul DiFiore Hani Michel Madelline Mathis Todd Bartee Perry Lorenz Sarah Faust Leah Martinsson AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force Regular Called meeting on October 13, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding the July 23, 2026, Council resolution on large volume water users. Presentation by Marisa Flores Gonzalez, Water Resources Team Supervisor, Austin Water. 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 Emily Rafferty at Austin Water Department, at 512-972-0427 or Emily.rafferty@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force, please contact Emily Rafferty at 512-972-0427 or Emily.rafferty@austintexas.gov.
Overview of Rezoning Process Jonathan Tomko, AICP Austin Planning | October 28, 2026 What is Zoning? Applies land use regulations only in full and limited purpose jurisdictions of the City. Police power granted by the State. Divides land within a jurisdiction into separate districts. Establishes where certain land uses are permitted. Establishes site development regulations. 2 Zoning Districts and Land Uses Zoning District Types Base District: A zoning district that prescribes basic regulations governing use and site development. Combining Districts: May be applied to sites in combination with regulations applicable to a base district. Overlay Districts: Districts that establish specific use or site development standards for a particular area within the City. 4 Commercial Zoning String CS-MU-CO-ETOD-DBETOD-NP General Commercial Services-Mixed Use-Conditional Overlay-Equitable Transit Oriented Development-Density Bonus ETOD-Neighborhood Plan 5 Commercial Zoning String CS-MU-CO-ETOD-DBETOD-NP Base district Combining and Overlay Districts 6 Residential Zoning String SF-3-CO-NP Family Residence-Conditional Overlay-Neighborhood Plan 7 Land Uses Residential Single-family Duplex Two-unit Three-unit Townhouse Condominium Group residential Multifamily Commercial Medical, professional, administrative office General retail Pet services Restaurant Personal services Service station Automotive sales, rental, repair, washing Industrial Light and heavy manufacturing General and limited warehousing and distribution Recycling center Stockyard 8 Land Uses Agricultural Animal production Crop production Urban farm Civic Public and private schools Religious assembly Limited and commercial day cares Hospital services Parks and recreation services Telecommunication towers Residential treatment 9 When is a land use allowed? Permitted Use: allowed by right within a district. Conditional Use: allowed on a discretionary basis, requires Land Use Commission approval or City Council approval upon an appeal. Prohibited Use: not allowed within a district or not recognized under the City Land Development Code (LDC). Non-conforming Use: a land use that was lawfully established prior to annexation or enactment of the current City LDC. 10 Overview of the Processs Overview of Process 1. Zoning Application Submitted and a Zoning Sign is Posted on the Property You can search for all case materials on Austin Build+Connect (AB+C) 2. Notice of Filing Mailed Out Mailed to All Property Owners, Utility Customers, and Registered Neighborhood Organizations within 500 feet 3. Staff Review and …
Climate Revolving Fund Update Joint Sustainability Committee | October 2 8, 2026 Agenda 1 Revolving Fund Background 2 Progress to Date 3 Organization & Operation 4 Roadmap for the Fund 5 Next Steps 2 Limited dedicated funds for climate action projects New opportunities in renewables + resilience Tight budgets increase the need to reduce operational costs Climate Projects as Investments 3 Climate Revolving Fund Directed by Council Resolution 20250813 - 022 City Manager Top 25 Goal for FY26 Pays for City projects that: 1) Reduce GHG emissions and 2) Create $ savings A virtuous cycle: savings are fed back into the Fund, which pays for more projects, and so on 4 Building Off Best Practices - An estimated 200+ Revolving Funds currently operate in the US - There are many well - established, successful models - We’re learning from them to get it right San Antonio Philadelphia Harris County Portland Seattle 5 Progress to Date Early 2026: Efforts to kick off the Fund begin (ACAR, AFM, ABOE) AFM hires Environmental Program Manager to partner on the June 2026: Fund ● CMO, ACAR, AFM, and ABOE align on a phased approach to establishing the Revolving Fund Adopted budget contains Revolving Fund seed money August 2026: ● $1 million in Certificates of Obligation and $500,000 in one ● Possible additional capital through energy efficiency rebates and AE (pending) ● Working to capture savings, revenue, and license payments from Solar on City Facilities - time cash (pending) September 2026: ● Revolving Fund Steering ● Progress update given Planning for early operations begins Committee forms , drafts SOP, develops project prioritization criteria to Climate, Water, Environment, Parks Committee 6 Revolving Fund Stakeholders Executive Advisors Awareness, project approval Steering Committee* Guide early operations, provide long - term strategic direction Council Committee on Climate, Water, Environment, Parks Buy - in, support, accountability AFM Parks Libraries Other Depts Implementing Departments In phase 2 and beyond, all departments contribute to the pipeline of Fund projects *Note: ACAR and AFM members will facilitate the Steering Committee, handle administrative workloads, and communicate with leadership and Council, with support from other members. 7 Climate Revolving Fund Steering Committee Climate Action & Resilience : • Phillip Duran, Braden Latham - Jones, Amanda Pfeil Facilities Management : , Sam Leonard , Jackson • Alison Baker Featherson Austin Energy : • Aiden Cohen , Greg Arcangeli Budget & Organizational Excellence : • Timothy Anderson …
Staff briefing regarding the July 23, 2026 Council resolution on large volume water users Austin Water | 10/28/2026 Water Forward Task Force Question Request for background information with overall context regarding 7/23 Council Resolution. (Sarah Faust) 2 Timeline of Related Items May 7, 2026: City Council approved Resolution Number 20260507-24 establishing an economic development framework, directing the creation of a comprehensive economic development policy, directing action on the position of Director for Austin Economic Development, and directing actions to improve economic development projects. May 14, 2026: Austin Water provided Responses to Water Forward Task Force Large Volume Working Group Questions May 18, 2026: Austin Water briefing to Climate, Water, Environment, and Parks Committee of Council on large industrial and commercial customer water usage and conservation trends June 9,2026: Water Forward Task Force approved Recommendations to Council on Large Water Users July 23, 2026: City Council Approved Resolution 20260723-087 directing the City Manager to present annual usage reports, evaluate impacts, incorporate water savings considerations as part of economic incentives, and make recommendations concerning large volume customers. August 27, 2026: City Council Approved Resolution 20260827-061 - Approve a resolution initiating amendments to City Code Title 25 and other provisions of City Code or regulations necessary to establish land uses, site development regulations, and development processes, for data center use in certain zoning districts and to develop business regulations and permit requirements applicable to data center operations. 3 Council Resolution No. 20260723-087 Council Resolution No. 20260723-087 directed staff to: Recommend a large-volume water customer application process, including defining customer criteria; requiring water-use estimates, conservation and reuse plans, and wastewater accounting; and assessing the need for NDAs and a Council escalation process. Recommend water conservation plan requirements for existing large-volume customers. Recommend updates to the drought contingency plan related to large-volume customers. Recommend how large-volume customer policy should inform the City’s economic development policy and incentive process and address projects exceeding on-site reuse requirements. Report to Council annually on large volume customer usage, with the first report due to the Climate, Water, Environment, and Parks Committee of Council no later than May 2027. Propose a stakeholder input process to inform the development of standards for large volume user conservation plans and how to provide briefings to Council on upcoming applications. Present how updates to the large volume water use …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2026, AT 6 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Planning Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than 2 p.m. on the day of the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, please use the QR code or link at the end of this document. If you have questions regarding speaker registration, please contact Ella Garcia, Staff Liaison, at LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-978-0821. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Alice Woods, Chair (District 2) Casey Haney, Vice Chair (Mayor’s Representative) Felicity Maxwell, Secretary (District 5) Imad Ahmed, Parliamentarian (District 6) Anna Lan (Mayor’s Representative) Kyndel Bennett (Mayor’s Representative) Chris Gannon (District 1) EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez (District 3) Brian Bedrosian (District 4) Adam Powell (District 7) Peter Breton (District 8) Danielle Skidmore (District 9) Joshua Hiller (District 10) Jeffery Bowen, Chair of Board of Adjustment TC Broadnax, City Manager Candace Hunter, A.I.S.D. Board of Trustees Richard Mendoza, Director of Transportation and Public Works Staff Liaison: Destiny Brown, 512-974-7196 Attorney: Steve Maddoux, 512-974-6080 Page 1 of 8 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, October 13, 2026. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2025-0018.02 - Airport and Koenig Multifamily; District 4 Location: 5768 ½, 5800, 5826, 5900, 5900 ½, and 5908 Airport Boulevard, Tannehill Branch Watershed; Brentwood/Highland Combined Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Caliber Partners LLC, a Texas limited liability company; Anchor-SH, LLC, a Texas limited liability company, and 5800 Airport, LLC, a Texas limited liability company DuBois, Bryant & Campbell, L.L.P. (David Hartman) Commercial to Mixed Use land use Recommendation pending Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Austin Planning Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2025-0115 - Airport and Koenig Multifamily; District 4 5768 ½, 5800, 5826, 5900, 5900 ½, and 5908 Airport Boulevard, …
SPEAKER REGISTRATION All participants wishing to address the commission must register to speak. Public participation is available by teleconference or in-person. Presentations and handouts are requested to be e- mailed by 1:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. TELECONFERNCE REGISTRATION Registration for participation by teleconference closes at 2:00 p.m., the day of the meeting. Teleconference code and additional information to be provided after the closing of the teleconference registration period. IN-PERSON REGISTRATION While in-person registrants are encouraged to register in advance of the meeting, in-person registration closes at 5:30 p.m., the day of the meeting. Please scan the QR code below with a mobile device or click on the link below. Mobile devices will also be available at the meeting for public use for the purpose of speaker registration. SPEAKER DONATION OF TIME For discussion cases, speaker donation of time is an available option for in-person participants. Both the registered speaker donating time and the speaker recipient must be present when the public hearing is conducted. See chart below regarding speaker time allotments. SPEAKING ORDER The speaking order is determined by the order in which individuals register to speak and is conducted on a first-come, first-served basis. If multiple speakers register as the Primary Speaker, the first to register is allotted the additional speaking time. Participants who are part of a group or organization and wish to request a specific speaking order must contact Ella Garcia, Staff Liaison, at LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov or 512-978-0821 as soon as possible, and no later than 2:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Click on the link below or scan the QR code and submit the form to register to speak. Speakers should submit a separate registration form for each item of interest. https://forms.office.com/g/W9r6dSSkUG SPEAKER TESTIMONY TIME ALLOCATION PUBLIC HEARING CASES – CONSENT ITEMS *Donation of time is not an option for consent items. All speakers in favor or opposed 2 minutes each PUBLIC HEARING CASES – DISCUSSION ITEMS The applicant/speaker designated by the applicant or the primary speaker in favor Primary speaker opposed All other speakers in favor or opposed 5 minutes; up to 9 minutes total with donated time, plus a 2 minute rebuttal 5 minutes; up to 9 minutes total with donated time 2 minutes each; up to 6 minutes total with donated time DISCUSSION POSTPONEMENT *Donation of time is not an option for discussion postponement. The applicant/speaker designated by the …
City of Austin Austin Planning 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, TX 78752 P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767-1088 (512) 974-2000 ♦ h ttp s:/ / w w w.au st in tex a s .g ov / d epar tm e n t/ plan n in g- de part men t MEMORANDUM TO: Alice Woods, Chair & Planning Commission Members FROM: Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Long-Range Planning Division Jonathan Tomko, Principal Planner, Current Planning Division Austin Planning DATE: October 21, 2026 RE: NPA-2025-0018.02 and C14-2025-0115 5768 ½, 5800, 5826, 5900, 5900 ½, and 5908 AIRPORT BLVD Brentwood/Highland Combined Planning Area The Applicant requests a postponement of the above-referenced cases from the October 27, 2026 Planning Commission hearing to the December 8, 2026 hearing date. Please see attached email from David Hartman. Please contact Maureen Meredith at Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov or at (512) 974-2695 if you have any questions. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachments: David Hartman’s email Plan Amendment Map Zoning 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-2025-0018.02 - Airport and Koenig Multifamily; District 41 of 4 From: David Hartman < Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 1:24 PM To: Tomko, Jonathan <Jonathan.Tomko@austintexas.gov> Cc: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov> Subject: RE: Airport & Koenig Cases (C14-2025-0115, NPA-2025-0018.02) - Applicant Postponement from 10-27-26 PC mtg. to 12-8-26 PC mtg. Good afternoon: I just learned that the 11-17-26 PC mtg. is scheduled to be a “consent only” meeting that will occur at 5pm. In light of that fact, I respectfully request that these cases be postponed from the 10-27-26 PC mtg. to the 12-8-26 PC mtg. (rather than postponing to the 11-17-26 PC mtg). Best, David David Hartman Partner DuBOIS BRYANT & CAMPBELL 303 Colorado, Suite 2300 Austin, TX 78701 O:(512) 457-8000 D:(512) 685-3409 M:(512) 297-5640 F:(512) 457-8008 bio vcard 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-2025-0018.02 - Airport and Koenig Multifamily; District 42 of 4 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-2025-0018.02 - Airport and Koenig Multifamily; District 43 of 4 The City …
