ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2026-0035 - NBR 620 Commercial Project DISTRICT: 6 ZONING FROM: DR TO: GR ADDRESS: 15212 North FM 620 Road SITE AREA: 1.90 acres (82,764 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: NBR 620 Holdings LLC (Bharath Pissay) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends GR, Community Commercial District, zoning. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 4, 2026 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 02 14-2026-0035 - NBR 620 Commercial Project; District 61 of 13 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is a 1.90 acre parcel of land that fronts onto North FM 620 Road. It currently contains a personal services use (Lugo’s Mane Tamers) and a plant nursery (Round Rock Landscape Supplies). The lot to the east is zoned MF-3 and is developed with an apartment complex (The Avery). The tract to the north is located in the county and the lot to the west is zoned MF-4. This combined area is currently being developed with another multifamily use (The Wyatt). To the south, there is right of way area for North F.M. 620 and undeveloped land zoned PUD. In this rezoning request, the applicant is asking for GR zoning to bring the existing commercial uses into conformance with use regulations in the City of Austin Land Development Code. The staff recommends GR, Community Commercial District, zoning for this property as it is located on and takes access to a major traffic way, North FM 620 Road. The proposed zoning will allow for office, civic and commercial uses that will provide services to the residential developments to the north, east and west. The applicant agrees with the staff’s recommendation. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. Community Commercial district is intended for office and commercial uses serving neighborhood and community needs, including both unified shopping centers and individually developed commercial sites, and typically requiring locations accessible from major traffic ways. The proposed change meets the purpose statement set forth in the Land Development Code. The property is fronts on and takes access to a highway, North FM 620/SH 45 Road. 2. Zoning should allow for reasonable use of the property. The proposed GR zoning will permit the applicant to bring the existing commercial uses on the property into conformance with land use regulations in the City of Austin Land Development …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: Nick G Sirwaitis, Sherri Gobel, Jim; Sherry Graham; LandUseLiaison Re: Howard Plaza - C14-2026-0046 and SP-2025-0311C - Adjacent Property Owner Friday, July 31, 2026 11:30:21 AM image001.png External Email - Exercise Caution Hi Sheri, Thanks for the clarification. Yes, September 15, 2026 works for me for the new date. The ultimate goal is till to allow time for the applicant, staff, and interested adjacent home owners to discuss conditional overlay and restrictive covenant terms along the lines set out in my memorandum. If discussions are productive but not complete by September 15, I understand the Commission may consider a further postponement at that hearing within a new 60-day window? Best regards, Nicholas Graham 12604 Hallstatt Drive, Manor, TX 78653 On Fri, Jul 31, 2026 at 11:19 AM Sirwaitis, Sherri <Sherri.Sirwaitis@austintexas.gov> wrote: Hi Nicholas, Please be aware that you can only request a postponement up to 60 days. The October 6, 2026 date would exceed the requirement in the Code that states that time limit for the postponement or continuation of a public hearing on the record without renotification. Therefore, will you be amending your request for a postponement to the September 15, 2026 date? Thank you, Sherri Sirwaitis Planner Principal, Current Planning Division Austin Planning 512-974-3057 sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov 03 C14-2026-0046 - Howard Plaza; District 11 of 4 Please note: E-mail correspondence to and from the City of Austin is subject to required disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act. From: Nick G <> Sent: Friday, July 31, 2026 10:36 AM To: Sirwaitis, Sherri <Sherri.Sirwaitis@austintexas.gov> Cc: Gobel, Jim <Jim.Gobel@austintexas.gov>; Sherry Graham <>; LandUseLiaison <LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov> Subject: Re: Howard Plaza - C14-2026-0046 and SP-2025-0311C - Adjacent Property Owner External Email - Exercise Caution Hi Ms. Sirwaitis, Thank you for confirming that my memorandum will be included as backup for the Commission, and for the clarification regarding the Religious Assembly use. On postponement: yes, as an adjoining property owner I am formally requesting a neighborhood postponement of Case C14-2026-0046 at the August 4, 2026 Zoning and Platting Commission hearing. Per the Commission's posted meeting schedule, I request postponement to the October 6, 2026 meeting. Please confirm if that's acceptable. The purpose of the postponement is to allow time for the applicant, staff, and interested adjacent home owners to discuss conditional overlay and restrictive covenant terms along the lines set out in my memorandum (Appendix A). On Religious Assembly: I …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2026-0046 (Howard Plaza) DISTRICT: 1 ADDRESS: 3127 East Howard Lane ZONING FROM: W/LO SITE AREA: 8.37 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Peter Pham TO: GR CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends GR-CO, Community Commercial-Conditional Overlay Combining District, zoning. The conditional overlay will prohibit the following uses on the property: Automotive Repair Services, Automotive Sales, Automotive Washing (of any type), Bail Bond Services, Club or Lodge, Commercial Off-Street Parking, Drop Off Recycling Collection Facility, Exterminating Services, Funeral Services, Hotel/Motel, Off-Site Accessory Parking, Outdoor Entertainment, Outdoor Sports and Recreation, Pawn Shop Services and Service Station ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 4, 2026 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 03 C14-2026-0046 - Howard Plaza; District 11 of 16 C14-2026-0046 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: 2 The property in question is an undeveloped 8.37 acre tract that fronts onto East Howard Lane. This lot was annexed by the City of Austin on December 31, 2007 (Case C7a-07-024) and received W/LO zoning in 2017 through case C14-2016-0119 (please see Area Case Histories below). The property owner has a site plan – case SP-2023-0053C - that is approved to permit four 15,000 sq. ft. buildings and a 7,200 pavilion on the site. Therefore, the applicant is requesting GR zoning to allow for office (professional office), religious assembly, indoor entertainment (wedding venue) and an indoor sports and recreation use (pickleball courts) within these structures on the property. The staff is recommending GR-CO, Community Commercial-Combining District, zoning for this site. The proposed GR-CO zoning will allow for office, civic and commercial uses on a tract of land that fronts onto an arterial roadway, East Howard Lane. The zoning will provide a transition across Howard Lane, to the planned residential uses to the north in the Cantarra Residential Neighborhood and to the east to the Mixed Residential Area in the Pioneer Crossing PUD. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning is consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. Community Commercial district is intended for office and commercial uses serving neighborhood and community needs, including both unified shopping centers and individually developed commercial sites, and typically requiring locations accessible from major traffic ways. 2. The proposed zoning should allow for a reasonable use of the property. The GR-CO zoning would allow for reasonable use of the site because it will permit the applicant to develop a mixture of office, …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2026-0049 (7217 McNeil Dr. Zoning Change) DISTRICT: 6 ADDRESS: 7217 McNeil Drive ZONING FROM: SF-3 SITE AREA: 0.33 acres TO: CS PROPERTY OWNER: McNeil Road A Services Established Under LWR Management LLC Rother Company, the General Partner (Kyle Rother) APPLICANT/AGENT: Civilitude LLC (Laith Mahmoud) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends CS, General Commercial Services District, zoning. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 4, 2026 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 04 C14-2026-0049 - 7217 McNeil Dr. Zoning Change; District 61 of 13 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is a 0.33 acre site that is currently developed with a single-family residence fronting McNeil Drive. The lots to the east contain an office/warehouse zoned CS and a construction sales and services use zoned CS-CO. To the west, there is a restaurant use (Taqueria Jessica) and an outdoor food trailer court with surface parking and auxiliary warehouse structures, zoned CS-1-CO and CS-CO. Across McNeil Drive to the north, there is a one-story office/warehouse park (McNeil Corporate Office Park) zoned LI-CO. To the south, there is a warehouse with outdoor storage that is part of a construction sales and services business that fronts McNeil Drive zoned CS-CO. In this case, the applicant is requesting CS zoning to utilize the existing structure for a professional office. The property meets the intent of the CS base district as it is located within a commercial area fronting a level 4/arterial roadway. The proposed zoning is consistent with existing zoning as the lots adjacent this site to the north, south, east and west are zoned LI-CO, CS, CS-1-CO and CS-CO respectively and contain commercial and light industrial uses. The proposed zoning will permit the applicant to utilize the property for office, civic and commercial uses that are consistent with surrounding land use patterns in this area. The site under consideration is within the designated ‘183 & McNeil Neighborhood Center’, as identified on the Growth Concept Map in the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan. There are public transportation options in this area as there are sidewalks and a bike lane along McNeil Drive and there is a Capital Metro bus stop within 0.25 miles at the intersection of McNeil Drive and Research Boulevard. The applicant agrees with the staff’s recommendation. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2026-0043 – 4201 Westbank Retail DISTRICT: 8 ADDRESS: 4201 Westbank Drive ZONING FROM: SF-2 TO: LR SITE AREA: 0.9526 Acres PROPERTY OWNER: Juliet Five Family Holdings, LLC AGENT: McLean and Howard, LLP (Laci Ehlers) CASE MANAGER: Reese McMichael (512-974-7633, reese.mcmichael@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: The staff recommendation is to grant neighborhood commercial (LR) district zoning. ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 4, 2026: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: None at this time CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject rezoning area consists of approximately 0.9526 acres located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Westbank Drive and Camp Craft Road. Situated on the site is a one-story, multi-tenant commercial building that houses a furniture store, restaurant, animal clinic, pharmacy, and dry cleaners. Furthermore, this property features a surface parking lot with over 50 parking spaces, including several handicap-accessible spaces. Vehicle access is taken from both Westbank Drive and Camp Craft Road. The current zoning district of this property is Single Family Residence Standard Lot (SF-2). Adjacent land uses consists of single family residences to the east (SF-2), offices to the south 05 C14-2026-0043 - 4201 Westbank Retail; District 81 of 9 C14-2025-0002 Page 2 and west (LO), and Westlake High School to the north. Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and B (Aerial View). As for the transportation context of the larger vicinity surrounding this property, the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) identifies Camp Craft Road as a level 1, while Westbank Drive does not have an ASMP designation because it falls within the jurisdictional limits of the City of Westlake Hills rather than that of the City of Austin. Finally, the Capital of Texas Highway is 0.1 miles west of this property. The applicant is requesting neighborhood commercial (LR) district zoning in order to bring their property into conformance with the City of Austin’s land use regulations. Currently, there is no proposed construction or demolition to augment the existing building, nor site. Staff is recommending neighborhood commercial (LR) district zoning because it would conform the commercial use of this property with it’s zoning. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. The Neighborhood Commercial (LR) district is the designation for a commercial use that provides business service and office facilities for the residents of a neighborhood. Site development regulations and performance standards applicable …
To: From: Date: Subject: MEMORANDUM Hank Smith, Chair Zoning and Platting Commission Members Nancy Estrada, Planner Principal, Austin Planning July 30, 2026 C14-2025-0064 – Circle C Tract 110 Neighborhood and Staff Postponement Request Since the Zoning and Platting Commission's recommendation of this item, the applicant has amended the rezoning request. Therefore, the case will return to the Zoning and Platting Commission for consideration of the amended request. The neighborhood has requested a postponement of the above-referenced rezoning case from the August 4, 2026, Zoning and Platting Commission hearing to the August 18, 2026, hearing. Staff also requests a postponement of this item to August 18, 2026. Attachments: Amended Zoning Map Postponement request 06 C14-2025-0064 - Circle C Tract 110; District 81 of 4 06 C14-2025-0064 - Circle C Tract 110; District 82 of 4 From: Amanda Swor Sent: Monday, July 27, 2026 10:28 AM To: Estrada, Nancy <Nancy.Estrada@austintexas.gov> Cc: Kate Kniejski Subject: Re: Case C14-2025-0064, Tract 110 Circle C Follow-up (Circle C Tract 110) External Email - Exercise Caution Hi Nancy, We are not in agreement to a postponement request to September 15th. This is a revisit for a very small change in acreage; the merits of the case have not changed. We would agree to a postponement to August 18th. We will not agree to a postponement that impacts the City Council date that was agreed to by both parties. Amanda W Swor, Director of Entitlements & Policy Drenner Group, PC | 2705 Bee Cave Road | Suite 100 | Austin, TX 78746 512-807-2904 direct |www.drennergroup.com 06 C14-2025-0064 - Circle C Tract 110; District 83 of 4 From: Lisa Lyons Sent: Sunday, July 26, 2026 11:27 PM To: Estrada, Nancy <Nancy.Estrada@austintexas.gov> Cc: Ellis, Paige <Paige.Ellis@austintexas.gov>; Scruggs, Ed <Ed.Scruggs@austintexas.gov>; Terrazas, Lauren <Lauren.Terrazas@austintexas.gov>; Tammy Boehman; Fares Bagh; Kristen Devick; Anna Elisa Baker Subject: Re: Case C14-2025-0064, Tract 110 Circle C Follow-up (Circle C Tract 110) External Email - Exercise Caution Dear Nancy, As a resident of Circle C, I’m formally requesting a postponement of the ZAP public hearing scheduled for August 4, 2026. The Circle C community only recently learned that Stratus amended its application with regard to the access point at Dahlgreen Lane. The basis for my request is that the notices have not been received by the impacted residents, signage announcing the hearing has not been posted, and the Circle C HOA has not had a chance to communicate …
ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION SITE PLAN EXTENSION REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: SP-2021-0059C.SH(XT2) ZAP HEARING DATE:Aug 04, 2026 PROJECT NAME: The Grove at Shoal Creek Lot 11 ADDRESS OF SITE: 4520 Lacey Cup Dr COUNCIL DISTRICT: 10 WATERSHED: Shoal Creek JURISDICTION: Austin Full Purpose APPLICANT/ OWNER: AGENT: Steve Walkup, Grove Residential Dev, Inc 11601 Century Oaks Terrace Austin, Tx 78758 (512) 421-4588 BGE, Inc 1701 Directors Blvd Suite 1000 Austin, TX 78744 (512) 879-0400 CASE MANAGER: Chris Sapuppo (512) 978-4556 chris.sapuppo@austintexas.gov PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is proposing a (3) year extension to previously approved site plan. The construction of a residential condominium development that includes 150 residential units on a 1.95 acre site with associated parking, driveways, storm sewers, rain gardens, and water quality and utility improvements for a total of 51,625 square feet of impervious cover (60.8%). In addition to the existing impervious cover from previous Grove applications (33.71 acres), the cumulative impervious cover across entire Grove development (75.76 acres) is now 57.3%. The project is located within the Shoal Creek watershed and is subject to all watershed protection regulations as set forth in Chapter 25 of the City of Austin Code of Ordinances. This project is located within the City’s Full-Purpose jurisdiction. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval to extend this site plan permit by three (3) years, from May 11, 2026 to May 11, 2029 based on the case meeting criteria from LDC Section 25-5-62(C). The applicant has included a justification letter explaining details of this site (see attached). 25-5-63(C) Extension of released site plan by the Land Use Commission: “the Land Use Commission may extend the expiration date of a released site plan beyond the date established by this chapter if the Land Use Commission determines that the request complies with the requirements for extension by the director under 25-5-62 (Extension of Released Site Plan by Director).” 25-5-62(C) The director may extend the expiration date of a released administrative site plan one time for a period of one year if the director determines that there is good cause for the requested extension; and “ (1) the director determines that: the site plan substantially complies with the requirements that apply to a new (a) application for site plan approval; 07 SP-2021-0059C.SH(XT2) - The Grove at Shoal Creek Lot 11; District 101 of 7 SP-2021-0059C.SH(XT2) The Grove at Shoal Creek Lot 11 (b) the applicant filed the original application …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2026, AT 5:00 P.M. CITY HALL, ROOM 1101 301 WEST SECOND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Urban Transportation 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 Natalie Leone, 512-974- 3428, natalie.leone@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Susan Somers, Chair Daniel Kavelman, Parliamentarian Deshon Brown Heather Buffo Kevin Chen Nathan Fernandes Justin Jacobson Varun Prasad Spencer Schumacher, Vice Chair AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Transportation Commission Regular meeting on 7/7/2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. Ground Transportation Services Overview. Presentation by Jacob Culberson, Division Manager, Austin Transportation and Public Works. I35 Small Area Mobility Plan Overview. Presentation by Brianna Frey, Division Manager, Austin Transportation and Public Works. Urban Transportation Commission Bylaw Amendment Status Update. Presentation by Spencer Schumacher, Vice Chair, Urban Transportation Commission. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve a recommendation regarding the development of a Public Access Easement (PAE) policy for new developments. COMMITTEE UPDATES 6. Update from Commissioner Prasad from the Joint Sustainability Committee regarding actions taken at the July 22, 2026, meeting. 7. Update from Commissioner Schumacher from the Bicycle Advisory Council regarding actions taken at the July 21, 2026, meeting. 8. Update from Commissioner Kavelman from the Pedestrian Advisory Council regarding actions taken at the August 3, 2026, meeting. 9. Update from Chair Somers from the Community Advisory Committee of the Austin Transit Partnership Board regarding actions taken at the July 9, 2026, meeting. 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 …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation 20260804-005: Development of a Public Access Easement Policy for New Developments. WHEREAS, Imagine Austin calls for investment in compact and connected development, including bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, and greater use of that infrastructure through alternative forms of transportation; WHEREAS, Indicator #83 in Imagine Austin measures intersection density, noting that Imagine Austin calls for new “development that is more walkable and less dependent upon automobile travel,” and that “research shows that intersection density has the most influence on walkability and vehicle miles traveled;” WHEREAS, the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan Roadway System Policy 5 calls on the city to “Optimize the use of space in constrained right of way for all travel modes while planning for the ultimate capacity needs of all users,” including through considering public access easements; WHEREAS, the 2023 Urban Trails Plan suggests finding shared use corridors such as “active railroad corridors, transit lines, or utility corridors where there may be opportunities to add urban trails,” as a way to utilize more corridors for multiple purposes; WHEREAS, the 2023 Sidewalks, Crossings, and Shared Streets plan calls for creating incentives for creating additional connections using public access easements as part of Implementation Strategy 2o to “provide safe, comfortable, and accessible pedestrian passage along and across every public street;” WHEREAS, in larger developments, Public Access Easements can provide pedestrians, bicyclists, and other non-motorized mobility users with access to the legal right to use sidewalks, paths, and trails on private property that improve connectivity around new developments; WHEREAS, in Recommendation No. 20260616-06, the Zoning and Platting Commission called upon the City Council to develop a policy framework for Public Access Easements, finding that “requiring or incentivizing Public Access Easements (PAEs)— particularly when co-located within Joint Use Access Easements (JUAEs)—can provide significant public benefit while minimizing impacts to development feasibility;” NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Urban Transportation Commission (UTC) supports Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation No. 20260616-06 and recommends the City Council adopt a resolution directing the City Manager to establish a policy framework for requiring or incentivizing Public Access Easements in new mixed-use, commercial, and multi-family developments; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the UTC recommends that the City Council also consider how Public Access Easements can be better incorporated into the Right-of-way vacation process, including by better empowering staff to require Public Access Easements as a condition of the right-of-way vacation when doing so …
URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, July 7, 2026 The Urban Transportation Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101, Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Schumacher called the Commission Meeting to order at 5:03 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Heather Buffo - (District 1) Susan Somers, Chair - (District 4) Spencer Schumacher, Vice Chair - (District 9) Daniel Kavelman - (District 5) Commissioners in Attendance Virtually: Nathan Fernandes (District 2) Kevin Chen - (District 6) Varun Prasad (District 7) Justin Jacobson (District 8) Deshon Brown (Mayoral) PUBLIC COMMUNICATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING on 6/2/2026. The minutes of the 6/2/2026 meeting were approved on a motion from Commissioner Schumacher, seconded by Commissioner Buffo, on an 8-0 vote, with Commissioner Somers off the dais. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Special Events Overview. The commission received a presentation from Maria Alonso, Program Manager, Austin Center for Events and Annette Martinez, Division Manager, Austin Transportation and Public Works. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Approve the Right of Way Vacation for 2026-071422 LM – 305 Edwin Lane. The commission received a presentation from Joseph Fotinos, Program Manager, Austin Transportation and Public Works. 1 URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES On a motion from Commissioner Schumacher, and a second from Commissioner Somers, the Right of Way Vacation was approved with an 8-0 vote, Commissioner Chen abstaining. 4. Approve the Right of Way Vacation for 2026-071407 LM – 8700 Hergotz Lane. The commission received a presentation from Joseph Fotinos, Program Manager, Austin Transportation and Public Works. On a motion from Commissioner Schumacher, and a second from Commissioner Kavelman, the Right of Way Vacation was approved with an 8-0 vote, Commissioner Chen abstaining. 5. Establish a Working Group for a recommendation regarding amendments to the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan. On a motion from Commissioner Somers and a second from Commissioner Schumacher, a working group was established consisting of Commissioners Schumacher, Kavelman, Fernandes, Buffo and Somers and was approved by a 9-0 vote. 6. Discussion and adoption of the Urban Transportation Commission Annual Report. Amendment 1: On a motion from Commissioner Somers and a second from Commissioner Chen, the amendment was approved with a 9-0 vote. Amendment 2: On a motion from Commissioner and a second from Commissioner Schumacher Somers, the amendment was approved with a …
Small Area Mobility Plan: I-35 Central UTC Update August 4, 2026 Agenda 1. What is a Small Area Mobility Plan (SAMP) and how are they used? 2. Project Stages 3. Existing Conditions & Gap Analysis 4. Project Recommendations 2 What is a Small Area Mobility Plan? An opportunity to refine & translate city-wide policies and strategies to a more focused geographical area (neighborhoods). An opportunity to identify priorities with the community for future investment and programming. A vehicle to communicate, track, and report how transportation investments work toward our strategic goals and objectives at the neighborhood level. 3 SAMP Benefits Documented planning and community Public Feedback Technical Criteria engagement required for project development grants Resident experts & technical experts SAMP concepts form the jumping off point for future project development and engagement (e.g., preliminary engineering) Provides clarity and transparency 4 SAMP Process Needs and Barriers Identified based on community input and existing conditions analysis. Project Ideas Based on community identified priorities, analysis of technical criteria and feasible solutions. e.g., Missing sidewalks Sidewalk Project Shared Street Project Priorities Based on community input and analysis of technical criteria. Tier 1 Tier 2 Paths to Implementation Depending on scope and costs, projects can be delivered through different means. Large-scale CIP ($$$$) e.g., grants and bonds Sidewalks with major constraints Smaller Programmatic ($) e.g., local mobility programs, operating funds Typical sidewalks and shared streets Fund Opportunistically Lower priority sidewalks built by developers or by others Long-term shared streets on lower priority streets 5 Project Stages Existing Conditions Analysis Gap Analysis: Layered data, mode-based methodology, physical review Site-Specific Project/Policy Recommendations 6 Engagement Community Working Group Community leaders/local non-profits Neighborhood representatives East Cesar Chavez Downtown Hancock/Cherrywood Central East Austin Upper Boggy Creek Representatives of various mobility need groups (mobility impaired, blind, deaf, elderly, children) Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Muscular Dystrophy Association Age of Central Texas E4 Youth The University of Texas at Austin Huston-Tillotson University Movability RedLine Parkway Downtown Austin Alliance Red River Cultural District Waterloo Greenway Local businesses St Davids Hospital Travis County Credit Union Holey Moley Public Survey Conducted 7 Existing Conditions & Gap Analysis Existing Conditions Key Takeaways The Mobility Landscape Around I-35 is in Flux Multimodal investments downtown Projects …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation 20260804-005: Development of a Public Access Easement Policy for New Developments. WHEREAS, Imagine Austin calls for investment in compact and connected development, including bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, and greater use of that infrastructure through alternative forms of transportation; WHEREAS, the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan Roadway System Policy 5 calls on the city to “Optimize the use of space in constrained right of way for all travel modes while planning for the ultimate capacity needs of all users,” including through considering public access easements; WHEREAS, Indicator #83 in Imagine Austin measures intersection density, noting that Imagine Austin calls for new “development that is more walkable and less dependent upon automobile travel,” and that “research shows that intersection density has the most influence on walkability and vehicle miles traveled;” DRAFT WHEREAS, in Recommendation No. 20260616-06, the Zoning and Platting Commission called upon the City Council to develop a policy framework for Public Access Easements, finding that “requiring or incentivizing Public Access Easements (PAEs)— particularly when co-located within Joint Use Access Easements (JUAEs)—can provide significant public benefit while minimizing impacts to development feasibility;” WHEREAS, in larger developments, Public Access Easements can provide pedestrians, bicyclists, and other non-motorized mobility users with access to the legal right to use sidewalks, paths, and trails on private property that improve connectivity around new developments; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Urban Transportation Commission (UTC) supports Zoning and Platting Commission Recommendation No. 20260616-06 and recommends the City Council adopt a resolution directing the City Manager to establish a policy framework for requiring or incentivizing Public Access Easements in new mixed-use, commercial, and multi-family developments; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the UTC recommends that the City Council also consider how Public Access Easements can be better incorporated into the Right-of-way vacation process, including by better empowering staff to require Public Access Easements as a condition of the right-of-way vacation when doing so is necessary to maintain or improve connectivity around future developments. Motioned by: Seconded by: Date of Approval: Record of the vote: Attest: _____________________________________________ (Staff or board member can sign) DRAFT
Ground Transportation Services Urban Transportation Committee Briefing Transportation Public Works Department August 4, 2026 Agenda • Mobility Services Permitting Overview • Program Authority & Process • Passenger Service Licensing Mobility Services Permitting Overview What We Do ▪ We offer permitting and licensing solutions to implement municipal regulations for the safe and efficient operations of mobility options offered to the people and visitors of Austin. Our Mission ▪ Our mission is to ensure public safety and accessibility through the application of municipal regulations and equitable policies, and to provide the highest level of customer service to the visitors and people of Austin. 3 Mobility Services Permitting Overview Permitting Programs ▪ Ground Transportation Passenger Services Licensing ▪ Passenger Service Vehicle Inspections ▪ Chauffeur Licensing ▪ Residential Permit Parking (RPP) Permitting ▪ Commercial Vehicle Loading (CVL) Permitting ▪ Vehicle Immobilization Company (Booting) Licensing & Regulation ▪ Volunteer Accessible Parking Program Licensing ▪ Internal City Parking Permitting 4 Mobility Services Permitting: Authority & Process Mobility Services is authorized to regulate certain industries and permitting programs under the following municipal codes: ▪ Ground Transportation Passenger Services ……….. § 13-2 ▪ Chauffeur Licensing ………………………………………. § 13-2-101 ▪ Residential Permit Parking (RPP) ……………………… § 12-5-37 ▪ Commercial Vehicle Loading (CVL) ………………….. § 12-5-12 ▪ Vehicle Immobilization (Booting) ……………………… § 13-7 ▪ Parking Enforcement Volunteer Program …………… § 12-1-54 ▪ Internal City Parking Permitting …………………….…. § 12-5-66 5 Mobility Services Permitting: Authority & Process Process Mobility Services authorizes the operation of the above industries and programs through a simple, standardized process of application, evaluation, qualification, and authorization. Some of the permits we issue require a nationwide criminal history background check, such as our Chauffeur, Transportation Passenger Service Operating Authority, and Volunteer Accessible Parking program. The Mobility Services Team performs these checks through our Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) certified access. 6 Ground Transportation Passenger Services Licensing The Mobility Services Permitting team regulates transportation businesses, drivers, and vehicles to ensure safe, reliable vehicle services for residents and visitors alike. Ground Transportation Services We License: ▪ Operating Authorities ▪ Chauffeur Permitting ▪ Limousine ▪ Taxicab ▪ Charter Van/ Charter Bus ▪ Shuttles ▪ Touring & Sightseeing Vehicle Services ▪ ELSV (Electric Low-Speed Vehicle) ▪ Horse & Carriage ▪ Pedicab ▪ Group Cycle 7 Ground Transportation – Currently Licensed 8 Thank you Questions? 9
REGULAR MEETING of the MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 5:30 pm City of Austin Permit and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive – Room 2002 Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of this MBE/WBE Advisory Committee may be participating by videoconference. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES The public will be allowed to speak at the Advisory Committee meeting remotely by phone or in-person at the address listed above. To participate remotely, speakers must register in advance with the board liaison before the registration deadline. Public Communication: General The first 10 speakers will be allowed to speak on any topic that is not posted on the agenda. The Committee Chair will call upon speakers at the beginning of the meeting. A person may not speak at general communication more often than once out of every three regularly scheduled committee meetings. Public Comment on Agenda Items Members of the public may speak on any item posted to the agenda. Speakers will be called upon when this agenda item is taken up by the Committee Chair. How to Register to Speak Remotely All speakers are required to register for remote participation. Registered speakers will be allowed 3 minutes to speak by telephone only. The deadline for registering is 12:00pm on the day before the meeting. To register to speak, email the board liaison, Nakia James at nakia.james@austintexas.gov before the deadline. Once registration closes, the board liaison will send all speakers an email to confirm registration, provide instructions on speaking at the meeting, and the number to call in on the day of the meeting. How to Sign-Up to Speak In-Person Speakers that would like to address the committee in person will be allowed to sign up until 15 minutes before the start of the meeting. Speakers will be allowed 3 minutes to speak. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If you require Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please contact Nakia James at (512) 974-9108 or nakia.james@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the MBE/WBE and Small Business Procurement Program Advisory Committee, contact Nakia James at (512) 974-9108 …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2026, AT 5:30 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER ROOM 1406 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the African American Resource Advisory Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Nekaybaw Watson, 512-974-2562, nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Alexandria Anderson, Chair Roger Davis Dr. Chiquita Eugene Joi Harden Daryl Horton Nelson Linder Mueni Rudd Justin Parsons, Vice Chair Sophia Dozier Emmy Goss Weisberg Kyron Hayes Antony Jackson Antonio Ross Greg Smith AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the African American Resource Advisory Commission regular meeting on July 7th, 2026. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing regarding the New Officer Involved Shooting Dashboard. Presentation by Sara Peralta, Public Information and Marketing Program Manager, Austin Police Oversight and Katrina Dorsey, Community Engagement Specialist, Austin Police Oversight. 3. Staff briefing regarding an introduction of the Interim Chief Equity Officer. Presentation by Jospeh Allen, Interim Chief Equity Officer, Austin Equity and Inclusion. 4. Staff briefing regarding the Human Impact Review Report. Presentation from Dr. Lindsey Wilson, Director, Austin Equity and Inclusion and Shafina Khaki, Human Rights Officer, Austin Equity and Inclusion. 5. Staff briefing regarding the East Austin Historic Resource Survey. Presentation by Sofia Wagner, Planner III, Historic Preservation Office. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Approve the creation of a public health working group that creates recommendations regarding Black maternal health and improving the social determinants of life for Black Austinites. 7. Approve the creation of a public safety working group that focuses on community policing, conflict resolution, decreasing gun violence and job training and employment opportunities. 8. Approve the creation of a cultural competency working group that creates a document to share with presenters to gather information regarding their data surrounding Black Austinites and tracking demographic metrics of Black Austinites to share with the …
AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2026 The African American Resource Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at the Permitting and Development Center. Chair Anderson called the African American Resource Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 5:38 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Alexandria Anderson, Chair Justin Parsons, Vice Chair Sophia Dozier Emmy Goss Weisberg Daryl Horton Nelson Linder Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Roger Davis Joi Harden Kyron Hayes Antony Jackson Mueni Rudd Commissioners Absent: Dr. Chiquita Eugene Antonio Ross Greg Smith PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Zenobia Joseph- Improving and adding bus routes APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the African American Resource Advisory Commission regular meeting on June 2nd, 2026. 1 The minutes of the June 2, 2026, regular meeting of the African American Resource Advisory Commission were approved during the July 7th meeting on Commissioner Linder’s motion, Vice Chair Parsons’ second on an 11-0 vote. Commissioners Eugene, Ross, and Smith were absent. STAFF BRIEFING 2. 3. Staff briefing regarding the Levers of Economic Mobility Index. Presentation by Gary Aaron, Business Process Consultant Sr., Austin Equity and Inclusion and Shivani Datar, Business Process Specialist, Austin Equity and Inclusion. Briefing given by Gary Aaron, Business Process Consultant Sr., Austin Equity and Inclusion and Shivani Datar, Business Process Specialist, Austin Equity and Inclusion. Staff briefing regarding the Human Rights Impact Review. Presentation by Dr. Lindsey Wilson, Director, Austin Equity and Inclusion and Shafina Khaki, Human Rights Officer, Austin Equity and Inclusion. Briefing postponed until next month’s meeting. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. 5. 6. 7. Presentation regarding the Fare-Free Voting resolution. Presentation by Councilmember Mike Siegel, District 7, City of Austin. Presentation was given by Mike Siegel, Councilmember, District 7, City of Austin. Presentation regarding Colony Park Neighborhood Association’s advocacy work. Presentation by Barbara Scott, former president, Colony Park Neighborhood Association, Anne Woods, member, Colony Park Neighborhood Association, and Sarah Jackson, member, Colony Park Neighborhood Association Presentation given by Barbara Scott, former president, Colony Park Neighborhood Association, Anne Woods, member, Colony Park Neighborhood Association, and Sarah Jackson, member, Colony Park Neighborhood Association. Discussion regarding no term seat voting. Discussed. Discussion of Annual Internal Review. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. 9. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding the Pilot Knob Library Project. The motion to approve a recommendation to Council regarding the Pilot Knob Library Project was approved on Commissioner Dozier’s motion, Vice …
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL African American Resource Advisory Commission Recommendation Number: [20260804-011]: Recommendation on SAFE Alliance & Eloise House Date of Approval: Recommendation: The African American Resource Advisory Commission recommends that the Austin City Council, in partnership with Travis County, ensure that Austin's response to domestic and sexual violence is grounded in a survivor-centered, trauma-informed continuum of care by maintaining investment in SAFE Alliance's survivor services and strengthening partnerships with SAFE Alliance to ensure survivors have seamless access to community-based advocacy, forensic services, shelter, counseling, legal services, and culturally responsive support. The Commission further recommends that the City prioritizes care models that minimize retraumatization and reduce barriers to accessing services, recognizing that trauma-informed care extends beyond the forensic exam and includes immediate advocacy, continuity of care, and coordinated wraparound services. The Commission also recommends that the City continues evaluating Austin's forensic exam system through meaningful engagement with survivors, advocates, and community-based organizations to ensure operational and funding decisions are guided by trauma-informed best practices and centered on the needs of survivors. Description of Recommendation to Council: SAFE Alliance has long operated Eloise House, Austin’s only community-based, non-hospital forensic exam center. The model integrates forensic nursing, crisis advocacy, legal services, shelter, counseling, and culturally responsive support into a coordinated continuum of care centered on survivor needs. Unlike a traditional hospital setting, Eloise House was intentionally designed to reduce trauma by providing: ● Trauma-informed forensic care ● A community-based setting outside the emergency room ● Services at no cost to survivors ● Advocates who remain with survivors throughout the forensic exam process ● Immediate connection to wraparound services, including shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, and safety planning SAFE Alliance currently provides approximately: ● 600 forensic exams annually ● Services to more than 700 survivors each day ● More than 27,000 SAFEline contacts each year ● Services in which approximately 50% of clients identify as Hispanic/Latinx ● Approximately 95% of regional forensic exams were through Eloise House (prior to ending the forensic exams) Although the transition of forensic exams has occurred, the Commission remains concerned that separating forensic exams from SAFE Alliance’s integrated advocacy model may increase barriers to care for survivors. The Commission believes Austin should continue strengthening partnerships with SAFE Alliance to ensure survivors have seamless access to advocacy, wraparound services, and culturally responsive support throughout the forensic exam process and beyond. It is equally critical that the City not reduce or eliminate …
. RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL African American Resource Advisory Council Recommendation Number: 20260804-012 Recommendation to Council regarding Montopolis Fairway WHEREAS, African American Resource Advisory Commission advises the Austin City Council on issues relating to the quality of life for the City's African American community; and WHEREAS, the African American Resource Advisory Commission addresses issues related to the health, safety, and welfare of the African American community, with specific attention to areas like affordable housing and economic stability; and WHEREAS, one of those community organizations, People Organized in Defense of Earth and her Resources (PODER), has brought forward a recommendation to city council to purchase the property at Montopolis and Fairway to secure the property for future low-income single-family housing; and WHEREAS, In 2001 the Austin City Council adopted the Montopolis Neighborhood Plan, which called for sustaining its single-family zoning in the heart of Montopolis; and WHEREAS, the 2018 report, “Uprooted: Residential Displacement in Austin’s Gentrifying Neighborhood and What Can be Done About It,” commissioned by the Austin City Council and completed by University of Texas experts recommended that the city make strategic, anti-displacement investments in Montopolis to protect it from further gentrification; and WHEREAS, for years, the Montopolis Neighborhood Plan Contact Team, along with other supporters, have been fighting to sustain its single-family zoning; and WHEREAS, Montopolis already has the highest concentration of multifamily, commercial, and industrial zoning of any planning area in the city; and WHEREAS, The 1.9 acres, known as the Montopolis-Fairway Zoning case, is currently zoned for single- family housing and includes properties at 6202, 6204 Caddie Street; 6205, 6211, 6215 Fairway Street; 1600, 1604, 1606, 1608, 1612, and 1614 Montopolis; and WHEREAS, While the zoning request from the developer to change the zoning from single-family to vertical mixed use was denied, the property remains vulnerable to future gentrifying developments; and . NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the African American Resource Advisory Commission recommends that the city of Austin purchase the property included in the Montopolis-Fairway zoning case to be used to build low-income single-family housing and protect the neighborhood from future gentrification. Date of Approval: Motioned By: Seconded By: Vote: For: Against: Absent: Attest:
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL African American Resource Advisory Commission Recommendation Number: [20260804-011]: Recommendation on SAFE Alliance & Eloise House Date of Approval: August 4, 2026 Recommendation: The African American Resource Advisory Commission recommends that the Austin City Council, in partnership with Travis County, ensure that Austin's response to domestic and sexual violence is grounded in a survivor-centered, trauma-informed continuum of care by maintaining investment in SAFE Alliance's survivor services and strengthening partnerships with SAFE Alliance to ensure survivors have seamless access to community-based advocacy, forensic services, shelter, counseling, legal services, and culturally responsive support. The Commission further recommends that the City prioritizes care models that minimize retraumatization and reduce barriers to accessing services, recognizing that trauma-informed care extends beyond the forensic exam and includes immediate advocacy, continuity of care, and coordinated wraparound services. The Commission also recommends that the City continues evaluating Austin's forensic exam system through meaningful engagement with survivors, advocates, and community-based organizations to ensure operational and funding decisions are guided by trauma-informed best practices and centered on the needs of survivors. Description of Recommendation to Council: SAFE Alliance has long operated Eloise House, Austin’s only community-based, non-hospital forensic exam center. The model integrates forensic nursing, crisis advocacy, legal services, shelter, counseling, and culturally responsive support into a coordinated continuum of care centered on survivor needs. Unlike a traditional hospital setting, Eloise House was intentionally designed to reduce trauma by providing: ● Trauma-informed forensic care ● A community-based setting outside the emergency room ● Services at no cost to survivors ● Advocates who remain with survivors throughout the forensic exam process ● Immediate connection to wraparound services, including shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, and safety planning SAFE Alliance currently provides approximately: ● 600 forensic exams annually ● Services to more than 700 survivors each day ● More than 27,000 SAFEline contacts each year ● Services in which approximately 50% of clients identify as Hispanic/Latinx ● Approximately 95% of regional forensic exams were through Eloise House (prior to ending the forensic exams) Although the transition of forensic exams has occurred, the Commission remains concerned that separating forensic exams from SAFE Alliance’s integrated advocacy model may increase barriers to care for survivors. The Commission believes Austin should continue strengthening partnerships with SAFE Alliance to ensure survivors have seamless access to advocacy, wraparound services, and culturally responsive support throughout the forensic exam process and beyond. It is equally critical that the City not …
. RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL African American Resource Advisory Council Recommendation Number: 20260804-012 Recommendation to Council regarding Montopolis Fairway WHEREAS, African American Resource Advisory Commission advises the Austin City Council on issues relating to the quality of life for the City's African American community; and WHEREAS, the African American Resource Advisory Commission addresses issues related to the health, safety, and welfare of the African American community, with specific attention to areas like affordable housing and economic stability; and WHEREAS, one of those community organizations, People Organized in Defense of Earth and her Resources (PODER), has brought forward a recommendation to city council to purchase the property at Montopolis and Fairway to secure the property for future low-income single-family housing; and WHEREAS, In 2001 the Austin City Council adopted the Montopolis Neighborhood Plan, which called for sustaining its single-family zoning in the heart of Montopolis; and WHEREAS, the 2018 report, “Uprooted: Residential Displacement in Austin’s Gentrifying Neighborhood and What Can be Done About It,” commissioned by the Austin City Council and completed by University of Texas experts recommended that the city make strategic, anti-displacement investments in Montopolis to protect it from further gentrification; and WHEREAS, for years, the Montopolis Neighborhood Plan Contact Team, along with other supporters, have been fighting to sustain its single-family zoning; and WHEREAS, Montopolis already has the highest concentration of multifamily, commercial, and industrial zoning of any planning area in the city; and WHEREAS, The 1.9 acres, known as the Montopolis-Fairway Zoning case, is currently zoned for single- family housing and includes properties at 6202, 6204 Caddie Street; 6205, 6211, 6215 Fairway Street; 1600, 1604, 1606, 1608, 1612, and 1614 Montopolis; and WHEREAS, While the zoning request from the developer to change the zoning from single-family to vertical mixed use was denied, the property remains vulnerable to future gentrifying developments; and . NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the African American Resource Advisory Commission recommends that the city of Austin purchase the property included in the Montopolis-Fairway zoning case to be used to build low-income single-family housing and protect the neighborhood from future gentrification. Date of Approval: August 4, 2026 Motioned By: Commissioner Goss Wiesberg Seconded By: Vice Chair Parsons Vote: 9-0 For: Chair Anderson, Vice Chair Parsons, Commissioners Davis, Dozier, Goss Weisberg, Hayes, Horton, Jackson, and Smith Abstain: Commissioner Linder Recuse: Commissioner Harden Absent: Commissioners Eugene, Ross, and Rudd Attest: Nekaybaw Watson, Staff Liaison
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 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 July 6, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. Quarterly Report from Austin Fire Department. Presentation by Chief Tom Vocke, Chief of Staff, Austin Fire. Presentation by Austin Equity Inclusion regarding the Human Rights Impact Review. Presented by Shafina Khaki, Human Rights Officer, Austin Equity and Inclusion. Discussion regarding the TRUST act and its application to public safety technologies and data sharing between governmental entities. Presented by Mackenzie Rhine, Attorney and Board Member, Electric Frontier Foundation. 5. Discussion regarding Key Performance Indicators as a part of the City Budget for Safety Departments. Presented by Lee Rogers, Chief of Staff, Austin Police, Wesley Hopkins, Chief of Staff, Austin-Travis County EMS, Tom Vocke, Chief of Staff, Austin Fire. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. 7. Approve a recommendation to the Austin City Council Regarding Austin Police Department’s 2027 Budget and Lack of Performance Metrics for the Austin Police Department Training Academy. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding public safety surveillance technology and data sharing. 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 …
. RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Public Safety Commission Recommendation Number: 20260803-006: Recommendation to the Austin City Council Regarding the Austin Police Department’s 2027 Budget and Lack of Performance Metrics for the Austin Police Department Training Academy Recommendation: The Public Safety Commission recommends that the Austin City Council approve the 2027 budget for the Austin Police Department with no increase above the 2026 funding level, except for the funds necessary to fulfill labor contract obligations; and add detailed performance metrics to the training and recruitment programs at Austin Police Department. WHEREAS, the Austin Police Department Training Academy has been a locus of concern among city leaders and community advocates for over eight years; WHEREAS, despite this focus, there are no meaningful performance metrics linked to the Training Academy and the Training Academy continues to be a black box that for every 100 cadets who enter, fewer than 62 Austin Police Officers complete the Academy. WHEREAS, in December 2019, the Austin City Council suspended APD’s Training Academy to facilitate a review and over hall of the curriculum; WHEREAS, City Council and community leaders’ concerns focused on training materials and teaching that reinforced racially biased policing, reducing incidents of inappropriate and excessive use of force by APD, and the academy’s role in instilling a “warrior” mentality in officers charged with keeping Austinites safe; WHEREAS, the Training Academy re-opened in June of 2021, without completion of the independent curriculum review, without clearly addressing council members and community concerns and without permitting independent community monitors to observe classes in the academy; WHEREAS, the Austin Public Safety Commission has monitored and repeatedly expressed concern regarding the lack of verifiable changes in the curriculum and training provided by the academy, as well as no indication that the culture of the academy had been transformed; WHEREAS, the Austin Public Safety Commission has monitored and expressed repeated concerns regarding regular cadet academy retention rates; WHEREAS, between 2022 and 2026, 26.5% to 52.7% of cadets new to policing failed to complete the nine-month Training Academy because they either quit or were terminated from the program, resulting in a total of 220 cadets dropping out of the Training Academy; . WHEREAS, if the Training Academy had a dropout rate at the national average of 15%, Austin would have 134 more police officers on the force today; WHEREAS, the Austin Police Department also has a significant attrition problem during the first two years …
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, July 6, 2026 The Public Safety Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, July 6, 2026, at Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Duran called the Public Safety Commission Meeting to order at 4:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Enrique Duran II, Chair Timothy Ruttan Michael Sierra-Arévalo Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Vice Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Daniel Godwin Denise Eger PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Ruben Rivera- Clemente- Harassment of Police APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission Regular Called Meeting on June 1, 2026. The minutes from the Public Safety Commission meeting were approved with the following amendments on Commission Eger’s motion, Commission Ruttan’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Bernhardt was off the dais. Commissioners Hidrogo, Holmes and Smith were absent. The first amendment was to strike “February 2” from the first sentence, and insert the date “June 1” as follows: “The Public Safety Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, February 2 June 1, 2026…” The second amendment was to insert Commissioner Denise Eger’s name under Commissioners in Attendance. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MONDAY JULY 6, 2026 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. Quarterly Report from Austin Police Department. Presentation by Lee Rogers, Chief of Staff, Austin Police Department. The presentation was made by Lee Rogers, Chief of Staff, Austin Police Department Discussion of Austin Police Association budget and sworn staff priorities. Presented by Michael Bullock, President, Austin Police Association. The presentation was made by Michael Bullock, President, Austin Police Association. Discussion regarding citywide efforts to support vulnerable residents during extreme heat this summer. Presented by Jim Redick, Director, Austin Emergency Management, Greg McCormack, Program Manager II, Homeless Strategies and Operations, Marc Coudert, Climate Action and Adaptation Manager, Climate Action and Resilience, and Ana Urueta, Emergency Management Manager, Austin Public Health. The presentation was made by Jim Redick, Director, Austin Emergency Management, Christopher Anderson, Homeless Strategy Deputy Officer, Homeless Strategies and Operations, Marc Coudert, Climate Action and Adaptation Manager, Climate Action and Resilience, and Ana Urueta, Emergency Management Manager, Austin Public Health. 5. Discussion regarding the process for requesting future agenda items. Discussed. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 6. Update from Collective Sex Crime Response Model Working Group. The update was given by Vice Chair Ramirez. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding continued funding of The …
Public Safety Commission Quarterly Austin Fire | Tom Vocke | Chief of Staff | FY26 Q2 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 85,989 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* *Projected number based on current call volume and response times, Oct 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2026 On Jul 8, 2025, the Chief Medical Officer evaluated medical dispatching in collaboration with ATCEMS and AFD, which will have an effect on call dispatching/volume. 2 Facility Improvement Projects Recently Completed Projects: Station 33 Internal ceiling replacement completed March 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 the morning of April 1st, a fire occurred at 10302 Spring Circle, in the Oak Hill area. Six AFD units responded together with four Oak Hill Fire Department (ESD 3) units. Under Oak Hill FD command, AFD and Oak Hill units coordinated with each other to extinguish the fire. AFD and ESD 3 and other ESD units during training. 4 Overdose Response FY26 Q3 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. 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 154 115 75 122 117 81 140 106 71 143 86 73 97 66 50 106 76 58 FY25 Q2 FY25 Q3 FY25 Q4 FY26 Q1 FY26 Q2 FY26 Q3 Total calls where Narcan was given Number of times AFD administered or assisted Patient improvement cases 5 Investigations Percent of Arson Fires Cleared: - FY25 Q4: - FY26 Q1: - FY26 Q2: - FY26 Q3: 36% 36% 44% 50% National Clearance Rate: 22% FY26 Q1: 42 total fires investigated FY26 Q2: 34 total fires investigated FY26 Q3: 18 total fires investigated …
Mayor s Committee for People with Disabilities Human Rights Impact Review Austin Equity and Inclusion Public Safety Commission Monday, August 3, 2026, 4:00 PM (City Hall) What is a Human Rights Framework? A huma n right s fra me work e va lua t e s gove rnme nt pe rforma nc e t hrough t he le ns of residents’ rights, dignity, a nd equitable access to services. Ra t he r t ha n a s king whe t he r progra ms e xis t , it a s ks whe t he r pe ople 's right s a re be ing fulfille d a nd whe re barriers re ma in. Why is it necessary and how does it support the City? Policies and services can exist without reaching those who need them most. A human rights framework helps identify gaps, improve accountability, and ensure that city decisions advance dignity, equity, and access for all residents. 2 Co-Created Impact Review The City engaged He ne kom Group, a huma n right s c ons ult ing firm, t o c onduc t a n inde pe nde nt Huma n Right s Impa c t Re vie w. The re vie w inc lude d re s e a rc h a c ros s 160+ sources , e nga ge me nt wit h more t ha n 300 stakeholders , a nd a c ommunit y works hop wit h 120 participants priorit ize huma n right s ris ks a nd t o ide nt ify a nd opport unit ie s a c ros s 12 ke y is s ue a re a s . The re s ult ing re c omme nda t ions we re c o- c re a t e d, re fle c t ing c ommunit y input a nd be s t pra c t ic e from int e rna t iona l huma n right s s t a nda rds . 3 City of Austin - Human Rights Framework "Design and implement a Human Rights framework for assessing existing City services and programs to improve accessibility and responsiveness for residents' needs." 160+ 300+ Sources and commissions reviewed Stakeholders identified and engaged 120 Registered workshop attendees 92 Issues identified 69 Propos e d mit iga t ion for s a …
FY 2027–2028 Public Safety Performance Overview Chief of Staff Wesley Hopkins, Austin Travis County EMS | Chief of Staff Lee Rogers, Austin Police Department | Chief of Staff Tom Vocke, Austin Fire Department Public Safety Commission | August 3, 2026 Agenda Topic: Austin Travis County Emergency Medical Services - Key Performance Indicators and Milestones Time: -- minutes Austin Police – Key Performance Indicators and Milestones -- minutes Austin Fire – Key Performance Indicators and Milestones --minutes Citywide Strategic Plan – Public Safety Measures and Milestones --minutes 2 Austin Travis County Emergency Medical Services Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) | Austin Travis County EMS July 2026 Key Performance Indicator Percent of potentially life-threatening responses in City of Austin (Priority 1) within 9 minutes and 59 seconds Percent of patients in cardiac arrest from cardiac causes delivered to an appropriate medical facility with a return of circulation Percent of 911 calls dispositioned without the use of a frontline MICU (Mobile Intensive Care Unit) ambulance Percent of opiate overdose patients receiving Narcan prior to EMS arrival FY24 Actual Result FY25 Actual Result FY26 Estimate FY26 Target FY27 Target FY28 Target 73.00 75.50 77.00 75.00 80.00 85.00 28.60 29.20 25.00 30.00 31.00 32.00 4.48 7.07 7.98 9.00 11.00 14.00 49.00 51.00 55.00 55.00 55.00 60.00 4 Key Milestones | Austin Travis County EMS July 2026 Key Milestone Target Completion Launch a real-time dispatch record correction and annotation system to improve data accuracy and operational reporting for authorized personnel Implement a comprehensive recruitment and onboarding strategy to improve hiring efficiency and retention for Field and Communications personnel Launch a comprehensive communication strategy designed to enhance internal staff engagement, strengthen stakeholder relationships, and build public trust Implement a data-driven, targeted tiered dispatch model across all service zones in the City of Austin and Travis County to optimize ambulance utilization, improve response coverage, reduce unnecessary transports, and inform future staffing and deployment decisions Implement sustainable alternative revenue strategies that fund innovative emergency and non- emergency response models-including community outreach, preventative care, and mental health services FY27 FY27 FY27 FY28 FY28 5 Austin Police Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) | Austin Police July 2026 Key Performance Indicator Number of minutes for police response for emergency and urgent violent crime calls FY24 Actual Result FY25 Actual Result FY26 Estimate FY26 Target FY27 Target FY28 Target 7.26 7.03 7.12 7.12 7.11 7.03 Percent change in violent crime incidents within designated priority hot …
. RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Public Safety Commission Recommendation Number: [YYYYMMDD-XXX] Recommendation to the Austin City Council Regarding the Austin Police Department’s 2027 Budget and Lack of Performance Metrics for the Austin Police Department Training Academy Recommendation: The Public Safety Commission recommends that the Austin City Council approve the 2027 budget for the Austin Police Department with no increase above the 2026 funding level, except for the funds necessary to fulfill labor contract obligations; and add detailed performance metrics to the training and recruitment programs at Austin Police Department. WHEREAS, the Austin Police Department Training Academy has been a locus of concern among city leaders and community advocates for over eight years; WHEREAS, in spite of this focus, there are no meaningful performance metrics linked to the Training Academy and the Training Academy continues to be a black box that for every 100 cadets who enter, fewer than 70 Austin Police officers complete the Academy. WHEREAS, in December 2019, the Austin City Council suspended APD’s Training Academy to facilitate a review and over hall of the curriculum; WHEREAS, City Council and community leaders concerns focused on training materials and teaching that reinforced racially biased policing, reducing incidents of inappropriate and excessive use of force by APD, and the academy’s role in instilling a “warrior” mentality in cadets charged with keeping Austinites safe; WHEREAS, the Training Academy re-opened in June of 2021, without completion of the independent curriculum review, without clearly addressing council members and community concerns and without permitting independent community monitors to observe classes in the academy; WHEREAS, the Austin Public Safety Commission has monitored and repeatedly expressed concern regarding the lack of verifiable changes in the curriculum and training provided by the academy, as well as no indication that the culture of the academy had been transformed; WHEREAS, the Austin Public Safety Commission has monitored and expressed repeated concerns regarding regular cadet academy retention rates, which have varied from 26.5% to 44% of cadets failing to complete the nine month training academy because they either quit or were terminated from the program; . WHEREAS, when asked to explain the inordinately high dropout rates for academy classes, Austin Police Department provided vague answers and lacked specific reasons for why a large proportion of dropouts leave the academy for “personal reasons;” WHEREAS, on October 6, 2025, the Austin Public Safety Commission issued a Resolution recommending a complete audit of the Training …
. RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Public Safety Commission Recommendation Number: [YYYYMMDD-XXX] Recommendation to the Austin City Council Regarding the Austin Police Department’s 2027 Budget and Lack of Performance Metrics for the Austin Police Department Training Academy Recommendation: The Public Safety Commission recommends that the Austin City Council approve the 2027 budget for the Austin Police Department with no increase above the 2026 funding level, except for the funds necessary to fulfill labor contract obligations; and add detailed performance metrics to the training and recruitment programs at Austin Police Department. WHEREAS, the Austin Police Department Training Academy has been a locus of concern among city leaders and community advocates for over eight years; WHEREAS, despite this focus, there are no meaningful performance metrics linked to the Training Academy and the Training Academy continues to be a black box that for every 100 cadets who enter, fewer than 62 Austin Police Officers complete the Academy. WHEREAS, in December 2019, the Austin City Council suspended APD’s Training Academy to facilitate a review and over hall of the curriculum; WHEREAS, City Council and community leaders’ concerns focused on training materials and teaching that reinforced racially biased policing, reducing incidents of inappropriate and excessive use of force by APD, and the academy’s role in instilling a “warrior” mentality in officers charged with keeping Austinites safe; WHEREAS, the Training Academy re-opened in June of 2021, without completion of the independent curriculum review, without clearly addressing council members and community concerns and without permitting independent community monitors to observe classes in the academy; WHEREAS, the Austin Public Safety Commission has monitored and repeatedly expressed concern regarding the lack of verifiable changes in the curriculum and training provided by the academy, as well as no indication that the culture of the academy had been transformed; WHEREAS, the Austin Public Safety Commission has monitored and expressed repeated concerns regarding regular cadet academy retention rates; WHEREAS, between 2022 and 2026, 26.5% to 52.7% of cadets new to policing failed to complete the nine-month Training Academy because they either quit or were terminated from the program, resulting in a total of 220 cadets dropping out of the Training Academy; . WHEREAS, if the Training Academy had a dropout rate at the national average of 15%, Austin would have 134 more police officers on the force today; WHEREAS, the Austin Police Department also has a significant attrition problem during the first two years …
REGULAR MEETING of the MUSIC COMMISSION August 3, 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 Rick Fuentes and The Brown Express APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Music Commission meeting on July 6, 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 FY24 Austin Live Music Fund final reports by Erica Shamaly, Division Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, ACME. 4. Staff briefing on available meeting spaces for rotating music commission meeting locations by Shelbi Mitchell, Acting Program Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, ACME. 5. Staff briefing on ACME funding programs by Laura Odegaard, Division Manager, Cultural Affairs and Investments, ACME. DISCUSSION ITEMS 6. Meadow Fest and the Meadow E. Goodman Foundation by Greg Goodman, Founder, Meadow Fest . 7. Presentation on “Clarity is sublime — Advocating sober living to fortify creative wellness” by Bevis M. Griffin 8. Downtown Commission update on priorities and recent actions by Parliamentarian Silva. 9. Music Commission strategic goals and budget recommendations to council. 10. Music Commission engagement with council districts presented by Chair 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 …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2026, AT 6:30 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, ROOM 1101 301 W 2nd STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Commission on Immigrant Affairs may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Nekaybaw Watson, 512-974-2562, nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS : Miriam Dorantes, Chair Adrian De La Rosa Aditi Joshi Diane Kanawati Melissa Ortega Yohana Saucedo AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Alondra Johnson, Vice-Chair Azeem Edwin Jeanne “Canan” Kaba Wilson Ramirez Meghna Roy Caroline Solis The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Immigrant Affairs regular meeting on July 6th , 2026. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing regarding the new Officer Involved Shooting (OIS) Dashboard. Presentation by Sara Peralta, Public Information and Marketing Program Manager, Austin Police Oversight and Katrina Dorsey, Community Engagement Specialist, Austin Police Oversight. 3. Staff briefing regarding the Austin Resilience Network. Presentation by Natalie Lyell, Resilience and Partnerships Manager, Austin Emergency Management. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding SAFE ATX. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 5. Update from the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) representative regarding July meeting of the JIC. 6. Update from Quality-of-Life Study Working group regarding recent meetings and study progress. (Current Members: Vice Chair Johnson, Commissioners: Edwin, Kaba, Kanawati, Joshi and Ortega) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Nekaybaw Watson at Austin City Clerk’s Office Department, at 512-974-2562 or nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Commission on Immigrant Affairs please contact Nekaybaw Watson at 512-974-2562 or …
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Commission of Immigrant Affairs Recommendation Number: [20260803-004]: Recommendation on SAFE Alliance & Eloise House Date of Approval: August 3, 2026 Recommendation: The Commission on Immigrant Affairs recommends that the Austin City Council, in partnership with Travis County, ensure that Austin's response to domestic and sexual violence is grounded in a survivor-centered, trauma-informed continuum of care by maintaining investment in SAFE Alliance's survivor services and strengthening partnerships with SAFE Alliance to ensure survivors have seamless access to community-based advocacy, forensic services, shelter, counseling, legal services, and culturally responsive support. The Commission further recommends that the City prioritizes care models that minimize retraumatization and reduce barriers to accessing services, recognizing that trauma-informed care extends beyond the forensic exam and includes immediate advocacy, continuity of care, and coordinated wraparound services. The Commission also recommends that the City continues evaluating Austin's forensic exam system through meaningful engagement with survivors, advocates, and community-based organizations to ensure operational and funding decisions are guided by trauma-informed best practices and centered on the needs of survivors. Description of Recommendation to Council: SAFE Alliance has long operated Eloise House, Austin’s only community-based, non-hospital forensic exam center. The model integrates forensic nursing, crisis advocacy, legal services, shelter, counseling, and culturally responsive support into a coordinated continuum of care centered on survivor needs. Unlike a traditional hospital setting, Eloise House was intentionally designed to reduce trauma by providing: ● Trauma-informed forensic care ● A community-based setting outside the emergency room ● Services at no cost to survivors ● Advocates who remain with survivors throughout the forensic exam process ● Immediate connection to wraparound services, including shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, and safety planning SAFE Alliance currently provides approximately: ● 600 forensic exams annually ● Services to more than 700 survivors each day ● More than 27,000 SAFEline contacts each year ● Services in which approximately 50% of clients identify as Hispanic/Latinx ● Approximately 95% of regional forensic exams were through Eloise House (prior to ending the forensic exams) Although the transition of forensic exams has occurred, the Commission remains concerned that separating forensic exams from SAFE Alliance’s integrated advocacy model may increase barriers to care for survivors. The Commission believes Austin should continue strengthening partnerships with SAFE Alliance to ensure survivors have seamless access to advocacy, wraparound services, and culturally responsive support throughout the forensic exam process and beyond. It is equally critical that the City not reduce or …
COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JULY 6, 2026 The Commission on Immigrant Affairs convened in a regular meeting on Monday, July 6, 2026, at 310 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:38pm. Commissioners in Attendance: Alondra Johnson, Vice Chair Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Adrian De La Rosa Azeem Edwin Aditi Joshi Jeanne Kaba Diane Kanawati Melissa Ortega Caroline Solis Commissioners Absent: Miriam Dorantes, Chair Wilson Ramirez Meghna Roy Yohanna Saucedo PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Salvador Espinoza – Funding SAFE Heidi Bray – Keep ICE out of Austin, and SAFE APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Immigrant Affairs Regular Meeting on June 1, 2026. The minutes of the June 1st, 2026 regular meeting of the Commission on Immigrant Affairs was approved on Commissioner Kanawati’s motion, Commissioner Joshi’s 1 second on an 8-0 vote. Chair Dorantes and Commissioners Ramirez, Roy, and Saucedo were absent. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing regarding an update to the Levers of Economic Mobility Index. Presentation by Gary Aaron, Business Process Consultant Sr., Austin Equity and Inclusion and Shivani Datar, Business Process Specialist, Austin Equity and Inclusion. Briefing was given by Gary Aaron, Business Process Consultant Sr., Austin Equity and Inclusion and Shivani Datar, Business Process Specialist, Austin Equity and Inclusion. 3. 4. Staff briefing regarding the Human Rights Impact Review. Presentation by Dr. Lindsey Wilson, Director, Austin Equity and Inclusion and Shafina Khaki, Human Rights Officer, Austin Equity and Inclusion. Briefing was given by Dr. Lindsey Wilson, Director, Austin Equity and Inclusion and Shafina Khaki, Human Rights Officer, Austin Equity and Inclusion. Staff briefing regarding policy changes in lieu of SB 4. Presentation by Lee Rogers, Chief of Staff, Austin Police. Briefing was given by Lee Rogers, Chief of Staff, Austin Police. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding the Austin Resilience Network. The motion to approve a recommendation to council regarding the Austin Resilience Network was approved on Commissioner De La Rosa’s motion, Commissioner Joshi’s second on an 8-0 vote. Chair Dorantes and Commissioners Ramirez, Roy, and Saucedo were absent. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 6. 7. Update from the Joint Inclusion Committee representative regarding May and June meeting of the JIC. Update provided by Commissioner Edwin. Update from Quality-of-Life Study Working group regarding recent meetings and study progress. (Current Members: Vice Chair Johnson, Commissioners: Edwin, Kaba, Kanawati, Joshi, and …
Officer Involved Shooting Dashboard Austin Police Oversight About Austin Police Oversight Austin Police Oversight is a separate and independent department from APD created to provide impartial oversight of the Austin Police Department’s conduct, practices, and policies to enhance accountability, inform the public to increase transparency and create sustainable partnerships throughout the community. ACCOUNTABILITY TRANSPARENCY PARTNERSHIPS 2 About Austin Police Oversight WHAT WE DO WHAT WE DO NOT DO ✓ Separate, independent, civilian oversight ✓ Review all community complaints ✓ We have full access to all APD databases ✓ Make recommendations to the Chief of Police & City Manager related to discipline, administrative policies and training ✓ Educate community members about the complaint process, our reports and recommendations, and their rights when interacting with law enforcement We do NOT work for or report to APD or the Chief of Police We do NOT oversee other law enforcement agencies We do NOT oversee criminal cases We do NOT administer discipline to officers We are NOT the final decision-makers on issues related to discipline and training 3 OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING DASHBOARD View Online 4 About Officer Involved Shootings ▪ An officer involved shooting is when an APD officer discharges their firearm. ▪ APO’s last OIS report was released in June 2020. 5 Making Information More Accessible The new Officer-Involved Shooting Dashboard was created to: • Transform historical reports into an interactive tool • • Increase transparency Improve public access to information • Support public understanding with data-driven insights What's included: Demographics (subject & officers) Incident Summaries Use of Force Details Trends over time Geographic Mapping Filter by district, year, etc. 6 Data Governance Incident summaries (date, location, outcome) Demographics (subjects & officers) Use-of-force details (weapon type etc) Trends over time (currently 5 years, 2018-2025) Geographic mapping of incidents Filters (year, district, etc.) Data Validation Processes ▪ Critical Incident Briefing (CIB) Info ▪ SIU Yearly Spreadsheets ▪ Internal Affairs (IA ) Case Files 7 Overview Page 8 Officer Insights 9 Subject Insights 10 Incident Details 11 Spanish Dashboard 12 User Accessibility and Testing ▪ English and Spanish language dashboard launched simultaneously ▪ User testing performed by APO staff and volunteers from the City’s Shared Voices program ▪ Logical tab order, high contrast alternative color themes etc. ▪ Meets Federal web accessibility requirements (WCAG 2.1) 13 What’s Next? • Establish a process for updating and maintaining the dashboard. • Present dashboard to community and commissions. • …
Austin Resilience Network Austin Emergency Management | Mass Care AEM Organization Structure Austin Emergency Management 2 Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Central command and coordination hub where government agencies, emergency services, and partner organizations come together to manage emergencies and disasters. Unplanned Incidents Planned Events 3 Austin Resilience Network (ARN) Resilience Hub Pilot Program ▪ Austin City Council Resolution ▪ Community Advisory Committee ▪ 6 Focus Areas ▪ Physical Resilience Upgrades to 6 City facilities ▪ 6 Power Backups, 4 Solar & Battery Backups ▪ 6 Mission Ready Packages ▪ 2 Community Gardens ▪ 16 Total Pilot Facilities: recreation, health & neighborhood centers 5 Pilot Program Wrap Up What went well Challenges Opportunities • Community Collaboration • Defining Resilience • Relationship Based • Equity Focus • Community Expectations • Build on Existing Trust • Increased Preparedness • Facilities • Scalable & Flexible • Location Focused 6 Austin Resilience Network (ARN) A network of City and community resources that equitably empower individuals to prepare for, endure, and bounce back stronger from community-wide shocks, stressors, and emergencies. ▪ Collaborative & community led ▪ Complex solutions for complex disasters ▪ Framework for strategic partnerships ▪ Empower organizations & community members ▪ Interagency collaboration 7 Who can be a Partner? Any organization willing to collaborate in a synchronized effort towards emergency preparedness, response, and recovery. • Trusted sources of information • Active responders during emergencies • Involved with the community • Engaged in disaster resilience • Provide goods or services to those in need Animal Welfare Sheltering Laundry Networks of organizations Tax Assistance Elder Care Mental Health Support Faith-based organizations Clothing Debris Removal Food Prep & Distribution Healthcare Navigation 8 ARN Operations: Coordination & Information Sharing Bridge between community-based organizations and government agencies Promote real-time, 2-way information sharing Consolidate & organize information Connect unmet needs with existing resources 9 2025 Network Utilization: May Microburst 10 Process Benefits Metrics 1. Outreach Mass Care Hotline • ARN Partnership Application • Exploratory Meetings • Operational Visits 2. Partnership • Sign an Agreement 3. Database • Dynamic and Real-time Information Information Sharing & Communication Resource Sharing Training 85 Signed ARN Partnership Agreements 82 Organizations in Active Outreach 17 Operational Visits 11 Preparedness Resources CERT Trainings Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) August 21st -23rd Upcoming Preparedness Pop Ups District 6 Wed., June 17, 2026 3-6 p.m. Spicewood Springs Branch District 9 Wed., July 15, 2026 3-6 p.m. Twin Oaks Branch …
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Commission of Immigrant Affairs Recommendation Number: [20260803-004]: Recommendation on SAFE Alliance & Eloise House Date of Approval: Recommendation: The Commission on Immigrant Affairs recommends that the Austin City Council, in partnership with Travis County, ensure that Austin's response to domestic and sexual violence is grounded in a survivor-centered, trauma-informed continuum of care by maintaining investment in SAFE Alliance's survivor services and strengthening partnerships with SAFE Alliance to ensure survivors have seamless access to community-based advocacy, forensic services, shelter, counseling, legal services, and culturally responsive support. The Commission further recommends that the City prioritizes care models that minimize retraumatization and reduce barriers to accessing services, recognizing that trauma-informed care extends beyond the forensic exam and includes immediate advocacy, continuity of care, and coordinated wraparound services. The Commission also recommends that the City continues evaluating Austin's forensic exam system through meaningful engagement with survivors, advocates, and community-based organizations to ensure operational and funding decisions are guided by trauma-informed best practices and centered on the needs of survivors. Description of Recommendation to Council: SAFE Alliance has long operated Eloise House, Austin’s only community-based, non-hospital forensic exam center. The model integrates forensic nursing, crisis advocacy, legal services, shelter, counseling, and culturally responsive support into a coordinated continuum of care centered on survivor needs. Unlike a traditional hospital setting, Eloise House was intentionally designed to reduce trauma by providing: ● Trauma-informed forensic care ● A community-based setting outside the emergency room ● Services at no cost to survivors ● Advocates who remain with survivors throughout the forensic exam process ● Immediate connection to wraparound services, including shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, and safety planning SAFE Alliance currently provides approximately: ● 600 forensic exams annually ● Services to more than 700 survivors each day ● More than 27,000 SAFEline contacts each year ● Services in which approximately 50% of clients identify as Hispanic/Latinx ● Approximately 95% of regional forensic exams were through Eloise House (prior to ending the forensic exams) Although the transition of forensic exams has occurred, the Commission remains concerned that separating forensic exams from SAFE Alliance’s integrated advocacy model may increase barriers to care for survivors. The Commission believes Austin should continue strengthening partnerships with SAFE Alliance to ensure survivors have seamless access to advocacy, wraparound services, and culturally responsive support throughout the forensic exam process and beyond. It is equally critical that the City not reduce or eliminate funding for …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. VIRTUAL MEETING Art in Public Places Panel may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: Art in Public Places Panel: August Virtual Meeting | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Art in Public Places Manager Jaime Castillo at jaime.castillo@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-7852. CURRENT PANEL MEMBERS: Kristi-Anne Shaer, Chair Heidi Schmalbach, Arts Commission Liaison Andrew Danziger Camille Jobe AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Lindsey Millikan, Vice Chair Fatima Carbajal Bernardo Diaz The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Art in Public Places Panel Regular meeting on July 6, 2026 and Art in Public Places Special Called Meeting on July 13, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding Art in Public Places Program, including Conservation, Current Projects and Milestones. Presentation by Jaime Castillo, AIPP Manager, Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. Discussion of Arts Commission Liaison Report on Action Items from July 20, 2026, Arts Commission Meeting. Presentation by Heidi Schmalbach, Arts Commission Liaison. Discussion of Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment Creative Reset. Presentation by Morgan Messick, Assistant Director, Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. 6. 7. 8. Approve a recommendation to Arts Commission for the Northeast Service Center: Campus Sculptures Art Call. Presentation by Rebecca Rende, Art in Public Places Coordinator Senior, Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment. Discussion and possible action to coordinate updates on the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Art in Public Places Projects to the Art in Public Panel in advance of Final Design presentations. Art in Public Places Panel Guidelines and Associated Polices Working Group report and possible action. Approve a recommendation regarding updates to the Art in Public Places Guidelines and Jaime Policies per City Council Resolution No. 20250306-029. Presentation by Castillo, AIPP Manager, …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. CITY HALL ROOM 1001 301 W 2ND ST. AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Gustavo Valle, 512-974-4350, Gustavo.Valle@austintexas.gov. CURRENT [BOARD MEMBERS OR COMMISSIONERS]: Gerry Acuna, Chair Ian Steyaert, Vice Chair Melissa Caudle Michael Drohan CALL TO ORDER Caitlin Griffith John L. Harris Ali Ishaq Iris Suddaby AGENDA Seth Whaland Miriam Athmer Vacant PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Regular meeting on April 8, 2026 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. Discussion and action regarding a recommendation on the FY27 Proposed and FY28 Planned Austin Resource Recovery Budget. Approve a representative of one ZWAC commissioner for the Joint Inclusion Committee for the 2026 calendar year. STAFF BRIEFINGS 4. 5. Staff briefing regarding the Austin Resource Recovery FY27 Proposed and FY28 Planned Budget Presentation, by Victoria Rieger, Finance Manager of Austin Resource Recovery. Staff briefing on the status of Austin Resource Recovery Operational and Administrative projects by Amy Slagle, Assistant Director of Austin Resource Recovery. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Gustavo Valle at Austin Resource Recovery Department, at 512-974-4350 or email Gustavo.Valle@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Zero Waste Advisory Commission, please contact Gustavo Valle at 512- 974-4350 or Gustavo.Valle@austintexas.gov.
