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ZAP • Appeal or disapproval of an application for prelim plan or plat • All zoning applications except those under the jurisdiction of PC • Applications for land use variances or special exceptions under 25-1-211 • Requests to approve more than 15% parkland dedication for single family developments under 25-1-602 ILA (as they relate to use, development, and construction) under 25-1-902 • • Right to initiate zoning or rezoning of property under 25-2-242 • Zoning applications for cohesive developments like PUDs • Historic landmark designation under 25-2-355 • Rural residence lot clustering conditional use permits under 25-2-552 • Modifications to site development regulations for warehouse/limited office site plans under 25-2-584 • Right to waive prohibition on surface parking lots, curb cuts, and unscreened garage openings for new development on congress or east of 6th on streets adjacent to a downtown park or town lake or along a downtown creek under 25-2-643 • Right to waive certain requirements related to off street parking in convention center combining districts east of 35 under 25-2-644 • Right to reduce number hours of operations for bed and breakfasts residential use facility under 25-2-786 • Appeals and protests of waivers for lodging houses as it relates to number of rooms and parking requirements under 25-2-787 • Conditional permitting for performance venues under 25-2-819 • Right to set telecommunication tower heights for towers 300+ feet from a MH district/use or SF-5 district/use under 25-2-839 • Right to waive separation requirements for towers and certain districts under 25-2-839 • Approving nonconforming uses under 25-2-947 • Approving site plans that propose alternatives to the landscape requirements under 25-2- 1001 • Hill country road way corridor variances to the minimum 40% natural state requirement under 25-2-1025 • Right to initiate site specific compatibility standard amendments under 25-2-1054 • Waiving hill country corridor roadway requirements under 25-2-1105 • Approving voluntary requests to be subject to the hill country roadway corridor regulations under 25-2-1106 • Granting hill country roadway corridor FAR development bonuses for properties with grades steeper than 15% under 25-2-1128 • Approving licensing agreements for docks on Lake Austin, Lady Bird Lake, or Lake Walter E. Long that want to construct living quarters or businesses into or above the lake under 25-2-1177 • Right to waive street alignment requirements for subdivision layouts under 25-3-52 • Prelim plan and plat appeals under 25-4-33 • Platting requirement variances under 25-4-37 • …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 21ST, 2026, 5:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER ROOM 1203 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the HIV PLANNING COUNCIL may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: Join the meeting now Public comment will be allowed in person or remotely via telephone or Teams. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register to speak, call or email the Office of Support, (737)- 825-1684 or hivplanningcouncil@austintexas.gov CURRENT HIV PLANNING COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Kelle’ Martin, Chair Marquis Goodwin, Vice-Chair Kristina McRae-Thompson, Secretary Drew Kyler, Treasurer AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 4/20/2026 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 HIV Planning Council regular meeting of the Executive Committee on March 17th, 2026 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS 2. Members will declare conflict of interest with relevant agenda items, service categories, and/or service standards. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Introductions/Announcements 4. Office of Support Staff Briefing 5. Administrative Agent Staff Briefing DISCUSSION ITEMS 6. Discussion of member reflectiveness report 7. Discussion of member attendance report 8. Discussion of budget updates a. Purchasing of equipment b. Conference travel 9. Discussion and interview of HIV Planning Council member interests: a. Deondre Moore DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 10. Discussion and voting approval of HIV Planning Council member interests: a. Deondre Moore COMMITTEE UPDATES 11. Care Strategies and Engagement Committee 12. Finance and Assessment Committee FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 13. Discussion of workplan and social calendar ADJOURNMENT Indicative of action items The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For More Information on the HIV Planning Council, please contact Rashana Raggs at (737)-825-1684.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 6:00 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1406, 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR., AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Asian American Quality of Life 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: Seonhye “Sonny” Sin, Chair Aasiyah Baig Sarah Xiyi Chen Hanna Huang Ahmed Moledina Nayer Sikder Kuo Yang CALL TO ORDER Padmini Jambulapati, Vice-Chair Sarah Chen Zachary Dolling Hugh Li Alpha Shrestha Nirali Thakkar 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 Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission special called meeting on March 26, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation by Communities in Schools of Central Texas regarding the results of the economic mobility study and Communities in Schools of Central Texas programs. Presentation by Sharon Vigil, Chief Executive Officer, Communities in Schools of Central Texas. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Presentation by Asian Family Support Services of Austin (AFSSA) regarding upcoming work during Sexual Assault Awareness Month and PARTners in Progress. Presentation by Bhumika Purohit, Systems Advocacy and Training Manager, AFSSA. Discussion on Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment (AACME) recommendation for a Market Review of Job Titles Discussion of Budget Recommendation Advocacy led by the Budget working group. Discussion on current workgroups, members, and progress status. Discussion of new stakeholder positions. Discussion on the priorities for the commission in the upcoming year. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 9. 10. Conduct officer elections for Chair. Conduct officer elections for Vice Chair. 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 …
Draft Meeting Minutes March 26, 2026 Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Special Called Meeting Minutes Thursday, March 26, 2026 The Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a Special Called meeting on Thursday, March 26, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room #1406, Wilhelmina Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Sin called the Special Called Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:06 p.m. COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE: Seonhye “Sonny” Sin, Chair Padmini Jambulapati, Vice Chair Sarah Xiyi Chen Hanna Huang COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE REMOTELY: Aasiyah Baig Sarah Chen Hugh Li Ahmed Moledina Alpha Shrestha Nayer Sikder Nirali Thakkar Kuo Yang PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting on February 17, 2026. The minutes from the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting on February 17, 2026 were approved on Commissioner Huang’s motion, Commissioner 1 Draft Meeting Minutes March 26, 2026 Chen’s second on an 11-0 vote. Commissioner Yang was off the dais. Commissioner Dolling was absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 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. The presentation was made by Gary Aaron, Business Process Consultant Sr., Austin Equity and Inclusion and Shivani Datar, Business Process Specialist, Austin Equity and Inclusion. WORKING GROUP UPDATE 3. Update from Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Commissioner Search Working Group Update was given by Commissioner Huang. Stakeholder candidates were discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Approve two stakeholder seats to the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission. The motion to approve a stakeholder seat to Alka Bhanot was approved on Commissioner Huang’s motion, Commissioner Thakkar’s second on a 12-0 vote. Commissioner Dolling was absent. The motion to approve a stakeholder seat to Bhumika Purohit was approved on Commissioner Shrestha’s motion, Commissioner Huang’s second on a 12-0 vote. Commissioner Dolling was absent. 5. Approve a Budget Recommendation to Council regarding the Quality-of-Life study. The following amendment was made by Commissioner Huang and seconded by Commissioner Xiyi Chen. The amendment was to insert the following: “Without updated, disaggregated data, Asian American communities remain underrepresented in City decision-making and program design. The UT Austin School of Social Work is currently working on an updated pilot …
EST. 1992 ASIAN FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES OF AUSTIN EVERY AFSSA CLIENT IS A CLIENT FOR LIFE We support survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault & trafficking throughout Central Texas with free, confidential services 877-281-837124/7 HOTLINE AVAILABLE IN ANY LANGUAGE OUR MISSION Promote abuse-free Asian and immigrant communities through advocacy, support, awareness, and access to social services OUR HISTORY 1992 Founded as Saheli by community members 2004 2019 Saheli was an all-volunteer organization until 2004, when it received funding for two paid staff members Meeting and Collaborating with other Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Agencies to talk about regional and statewide issues 2025 Celebrated our 33th Anniversary DEMOGRAPHICS 692 In 2025, we used 28 languages for service delivery, and 25%of our services were delivered in a non-English language.Here are the langauges we used for service delivery in 2025,and the ones in bold are langauges our staff speakAmharicArabicBurmeseCantoneseDariEnglishFarsiFrenchFrench CanadianFrench CreoleHindiJapaneseKoreanMandarinNepaliPashtoPersianPortegueseSpanishTagalogTamilThaiTigrinyaTurkishRussianUrduVietnamese OUR IMPACT COMMUNITY EDUCATION 323 Events attended or produced in 2025 OUR SERVICES Help finding medical care, legal representation & immigration help Help finding emergency shelter & long term housing Crisis intervention & safety planning Basic needs like groceries, diapers & formula Group & individual counseling, peer support programs English classes, job search help & education opportunities 8 7 7 - 2 8 1 - 8 3 7 1 24-HOUR HOTLINE AVAILABLE IN ANY LANGUAGE OUR IMPACT COMMUNITY TRAINING AFSSA also provides community outreach & training to workplaces, law enforcement, faith groups, youth programs, and more! STALKING AWARENESS AND INTERVENTION ONLINE SAFETY HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS WORKING WITH INTERPRETERS MARGINS TO CENTER BARRIERS FOR ASIAN AND IMMIGRANT SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE One-day gathering dedicated to healing, community connection, and collective action. Rooted in ancestral wisdom and community care, the summit invites participants to explore pathways toward self-determination and healthier relationships. SATURDAY, APRIL 25TH, 2026 FROM 9AM - 4PM PERMITTING + DEVELOPMENT CENTER Here’s a sneak peak...Here’s a sneak peak...Here’s a sneak peak...The Interplay Between SubstanceUse And Interpersonal Violence Mutual Aid as a ProtectiveFactor Against ViolenceBuilding our capacity for resistance:Why the work for liberation beginswith tending to our rootsYou Are Your Own Magic:Tarot for Self EmpowermentPARTners inProgressRegister here: Please fill out this evaluation form! 24/7 Hotline 877-281-8371 AFSSAustin.org @AFSSAustin Bhumika Purohit Manager of Systems Advocacy & Training POINTS OF CONTACTBPUROHIT@AFSSAUSTIN.ORG
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MONDAY APRIL 20, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. STREET JONES BUILDING, ROOM 400A 1000 EAST 11TH ST, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78702 Some members of the Urban Renewal Board may be participating by videoconference and a quorum will be present at the location identified above. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Hunter Maples, (512) 974- 3120 or hunter.maples@austintexas.gov. The Urban Renewal Board reserves the right to go into closed session to discuss any of the items on this agenda as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Harrison Brown Amit Motwani Jacqueline Watson Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Byron Davis Kobla Tetey AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon the day before the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on March 23, 2026. 1 of 2 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Pleasant Hill Collaborative and Rally Austin, including project status and anticipated timeline (Pleasant Hill Collaborative). DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. Discuss, consider and approve “SOUL on East 11th” as the project name of the Blocks 16 & 18 development. Discussion and ratification of new member appointments to the Stakeholder Working Group for the future development of Blocks 16 & 18. Discuss, consider and approve ratification of letter agreement confirming the update to the Critical Dates Memorandum to reflect an administrative extension of the Negotiation Period A-2 until May 9, 2026, under the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Developer Group. EXECUTIVE SESSION 6. 7. Discuss legal matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code). Discuss …
URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES Monday March 23, 2026 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MINUTES REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2026 The Urban Renewal Board convened in a Regular meeting on Monday, March 23, 2026, at 1000 E 11th St in Austin, Texas. Chair Escobar called the Urban Renewal Board Meeting to order at 6:11 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Chair Manuel Escobar, Vice Chair Darrell W. Pierce, and Commissioners Harrison Brown, Byron Davis & Kobla Tetey. Board Members in Attendance Remotely: No members attended remotely. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on February 23, 2026. On Commissioner Tetey’s motion, Commissioner Davis’s second, the February 23, 2026, minutes were approved on a 5-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Pleasant Hill Collaborative and Rally Austin, including project status and anticipated timeline (Pleasant Hill Collaborative) Discussed. 1 URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES Monday March 23, 2026 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discuss, consider and approve the Board’s request as part of the budget process for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 budget The motion to approve Chair Escobar and Vice Chair Pierce to draft the Board’s budget request as part of the budget process for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 budget was approved on Commissioner Tetey’s motion, and Commissioner Davis’s second on a 5-0 vote. Chair Escobar adjourned the meeting at 7:42 p.m. without objection. The minutes were approved at the April 20, 2026 meeting on Commissioner [Name]’s motion, Commissioner [Name]’s second on a [vote count] vote. 2
REGULAR MEETING OF THE LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION MONDAY, APRIL 20TH, AT 6:30 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W 2ND ST. AUSTIN, TEXAS Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Ryan Sperling at 512-974-3568 or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS : Commissioner Appointment Commissioner Kitty McLeod, Vice Chair (she/they) District 1 Mariana Krueger (she/her) KC Shepherd Coyne, Chair (they/he) District 2 Devan Daniel Appointment District 9 District 10 Steven Rivas (he/him) District 3 Rocío Fierro-Pérez (she/her/ella) Mayor Brigitte Bandit (they/she) District 4 Morgan Davis (he/him) Jerry Joe Benson, Secretary (he/him) District 5 Randy Pituk (he/him) Asher Knutson (he/him) District 6 Marlon Johnson (he/him) J. Scott Neal (he/him) District 7 Anna Nguyen (she/her) Garry Brown District 8 Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder 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 LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting on March 9, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing regarding Austin Emergency Medical Services’ (EMS) trainings for first responders and community members around LGBTQ+ issues, as well as a general update on EMS activities and developments. Briefing by Wesley Hopkins, Chief of Staff, Austin-Travis County EMS. Staff briefing regarding an update on the Levers of Economic Mobility Index. Presentation by Gary Aaron, Business Process Consultant Sr., and Shivani Datar, Business Process Specialist, Austin Equity & Inclusion. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. 5. 6. Presentation regarding Long Covid awareness and its impact on the LGBTQIA+ community. Presentation by Katie Drackert, Clear the Air ATX, and Dr. Michael Brode, UT Post Covid Clinic. Discussion regarding ways connections among the LGBTQIA+ community. Presentation and discussion regarding planning, logistics, permitting, and funding for Queerbomb 2026. Presentation by Roadkill (x) intergenerational dialogue and to prioritize WORKING GROUP UPDATES 7. 8. Update from the Community Safety Working Group regarding engagement with EMS, Austin Fire Department, and law enforcement, along with key priorities and next …
LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, March 9, 2026 The LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, March 9, 2026 at 6:30 PM at the Permitting and Development Center, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Austin, TX, Room #1406 Commissioners in attendance in person: KC Coyne (Chair) Jerry Joe Benson (Secretary) Garry Brown Asher Knutson Randy Pituk Steven Rivas Commissioners in attendance remotely: Kitty McLeod (Vice Chair) Morgan Davis Rocio Fierro-Perez Chair Coyne called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Tamara Hoover – Cheer up Charlies APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting of February 9, 2026. The February 9, 2026 minutes were approved on Secretary Benson’s motion, Commissioner Brown’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Bandit, Johnson, Krueger, and Neal were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Presentation regarding the PHLIV Stigma Index and an HIV Resource Guide. Presentation by Michelle Osorio, Public Health Program Coordinator, Austin Public Health and Rick Astray-Caneda III, President, Friends of the David Powell Clinic. The presentation was made by Michelle Osorio, Public Health Program Coordinator, Austin Public Health and Rick Astray-Caneda III, President, Friends of the David Powell Clinic. Presentation by Austin Pride to provide a high-level update and coordination conversation focused on early planning and alignment for 2026 Austin PRIDE. Presentation by Micah Andress, President, Austin PRIDE. The presentation was made by Micah Andress, President, Austin PRIDE. The meeting went into recess without objection at 7:48 p.m. The meeting was called back to order at 8:01 p.m. Discussion regarding a priority list for which organizations to invite to present at commission meetings. Discussion was held. Discussion regarding a view-only folder for commissioner resources. Discussion was held. Discussion regarding potential collaboration with the LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce. Discussion was held. WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS 7. Report from the FY2026-27 Budget Working Group regarding its proposed budget recommendations. The report was provided by Secretary Benson. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. Approve a budget recommendation for LGBTQ legal navigation and community safety coordination. This item was postponed to later in the meeting without objection on Chair Coyne’s motion. Item 8 was taken up after Item 15. The recommendation for LGBTQ legal navigation and community safety coordination was approved with the below amendments on Secretary Benson’s motion, Commissioner Rivas’ second on a 9-0 …
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission Recommendation Number: xxxxxx__-___: Bettie Naylor Street Safety Corridor Date of Approval: [Insert Date] ⸻ Recommendation The LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission recommends that the Austin City Council direct the City Manager to immediately establish a Bettie Naylor Street Safety Corridor by permanently restricting general vehicular traffic on West Fourth Street between Colorado Street and Lavaca Street, except for emergency vehicles and permitted commercial deliveries, and to implement coordinated safety mitigation, infrastructure, and venue preplanning measures. Description of Recommendation to Council 1. Austin Incident and Proximity Risk On March 1, 2026, a mass shooting occurred in Austin's West Sixth Street entertainment district, resulting in multiple fatalities and numerous injuries. Public reporting indicates that the suspect drove repeatedly around the block prior to initiating gunfire from a vehicle. The LGBTQIA+ venue The Iron Bear, located at Sixth Street and Lavaca Street, sits approximately four blocks from the incident location. Numerous LGBTQIA+ bars, theaters, bookstores, and community gathering spaces operate along and adjacent to West Fourth Street in close proximity. No permanent vehicle mitigation or corridor restriction measures have been implemented on Bettie Naylor Street following this incident. 2. National Precedent and Foreseeable Risk On January 1, 2025, a vehicle-ramming attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans killed at least 14 people and injured dozens more. Federal authorities investigated the incident as terrorism and national security experts emphasized the vulnerability of dense entertainment corridors to hostile vehicle attacks. More than one year has passed since that incident. The March 1, 2026 Austin shooting further demonstrates vehicle-enabled reconnaissance behavior in a similar nightlife environment. These events reflect established attack patterns involving: ● Firearms and/or knife attacks at entertainment venues; ● Hostile vehicle use in pedestrian corridors; ● Rapid attacker scenarios in nightlife districts. These risks are documented and foreseeable. 3. Bettie Naylor Street Designation Between Congress Avenue and Rio Grande Street, West Fourth Street is designated Bettie Naylor Street, a historic and internationally recognized LGBTQIA+ entertainment and business district. This corridor serves as a cultural, civic, and economic asset for the City of Austin and attracts visitors nationally and internationally. 4. Permanent Vehicle Restriction and Infrastructure The Commission recommends: 1. Permanent restriction of general vehicular traffic on West Fourth Street between Colorado Street and Lavaca Street; 2. Continuous emergency vehicle access; 3. Scheduled, time-windowed commercial deliveries administered by Austin Transportation and Public Works; 4. Installation of …
Economic Mobility Austin Equity & Inclusion Our Time Together • Economic Mobility Overview • Quality-of-Life Studies: Key Connections • Building the Economic Mobility Index • Turning the Index Into Action • Upcoming Event 2 What Drives Economic Mobility Economic mobility is shaped by our systems, policies, and investments — not just individual effort. Mobility includes building wealth and long-term stability for future generations. Education, health, housing, childcare, and strong social conditions enable families to thrive. In Austin, persistent disparities limit opportunities, but a person’s future shouldn’t be determined by their neighborhood or systemic barriers. Beyond Wages Quality of Life We Shape Systems 3 Quality-of-Life Studies: Key Connections High-Level Themes Financial Progress & Economic Outcomes • Deeply affordable housing • • Utility assistance and energy relief Job pipelines and employment access programs Quality of Life & Well-Being • Pop-up clinics in high-need areas • Culturally competent healthcare training • Inclusive planning processes for older adults Opportunities & Access Teen job search portal • • Strengthen multilingual outreach • Partnerships with schools, nonprofits, and public agencies Families, Communities, & Systems • Neighborhood safety audits • Greening and beautification initiatives • Strengthen family-support systems through childcare access and wraparound services 4 Definition Economic mobility addresses systems to improve unfair conditions that influence whether individuals, families, and communities can prosper over time and across generations. It means access to opportunities and resources needed for basic needs, financial security, and a dignified, high quality of life — regardless of race, place, gender, or ability. 5 Economic Mobility Index Human-centered, place-based tool for understanding conditions that shape residents’ ability to thrive in Austin. Visualizes neighborhood- level disparities as defined by economic mobility. Focuses on underlying conditions to guide service delivery and decision- making using data and community insights. Provides a common lens to support coordination, planning, and shared outcomes—without replacing existing tools. 6 Our Approach: Identifying Levers National Frameworks & Local Tools • Drivers of Poverty • Social Vulnerable Index • Justice 40 • Neighborhood Prosperity Dashboard etc. Hybrid Engagement Process • Quality of Life Studies • CoA Commissions • Internal & External Stakeholders • Every Texan Peer Cities Review 10 cities similar in: • State • Size • Demographics • Product CoA Levers of Economic Mobility • 3 Themes • 6 Sub-themes • 18 Levers of Economic Mobility 7 Building the Index Together Early childhood foundations shape mobility • Indicator: Enrollment in early education (public …
March 2026 Long COVID, LGBTQIA+ Community , and Public Health in Austin Introduction Recipient of the American Association of People with Disabilities 2026 Paul G Hearne Emerging Leader Award Contributor to Patient-Led Research Collaborative Board Member & Accessibility Coordinator of Austin Dyke March Founder of Clear the Air ATX 2 ● According to the CDC, Over 6 million people in Texas have a disability, or about 29% of the population. ● Texas also has the lowest health insurance rate in the country, with 13.6% of Texas children and 21.6% of Texas adults who do not have health insurance. This leads to many health barriers for people to access basic care. Healthcare & Disability in Texas Sources: Texas Care for Children , CDC Disability and Health Data System, https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/disabilityandhealth Less than 2% of U.S. adults are trans or nonbinary, yet nearly 24% of all transgender adults report that they have experienced Long Covid. Bisexual adults report Long Covid cases at the same percentage rate (24%). That makes Trans adults and bisexual adults, along with Disabled adults, are the demographic groups experiencing Long Covid in the highest percentages in the country.” ● Transgender: 27.6% ● Bisexual: 22.9% ● Gay or lesbian: 21.6% ● Cis-gender female: 21.8% ● ● Cis-gender male: 13.7% Straight: 17.3% Long Covid and the LGBTQIA+ Community Research shows people from the LGBTQIA+ community face higher risk of Long COVID. Sources: Clear Health Costs, Posters by Artist Anna @copy_of_a_copy on X. US Household Pulse Survey HIV x Long Covid People with HIV had a significantly higher risk of developing long COVID across multiple organ systems than people without HIV. Sources: 48 Hills Article CIDRAP: HIV infection linked to increased risk of long COVID Long COVID Justice: Reasons PWH are more likely to develop LC One study published in February 2026 utilized linked electronic health records found: Overall, 16.3% of PWH received a long-COVID diagnosis, compared with 10.6% of PWoH, for a 29% higher risk of developing any long-COVID condition. Reasons for this may include: More severe acute COVID-19, Chronic comorbid conditions Socioeconomic factors, HIV virus-specific activity, HIV-associated immune dysfunction & different immune responses to COVID-19 infection, Baseline inflammation due to chronic HIV infection “I’d like to talk about how I see the two pandemics intersecting in my life…I was infected with HIV in 1983 and went on to develop full blown AIDS 10 years later…I had already lost my right …
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. RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission Recommendation Number: 20260420-010: Bettie Naylor Street Safety Corridor The LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission recommends that the Austin City Council direct the City Manager to immediately establish a Bettie Naylor Street Safety Corridor by permanently restricting general vehicular traffic on West Fourth Street between Colorado Street and Lavaca Street, except for emergency vehicles and permitted commercial deliveries, and to implement coordinated safety mitigation, infrastructure, and venue preplanning measures. Description of Recommendation to Council 1. Austin Incident and Proximity Risk On March 1, 2026, a mass shooting occurred in Austin's West Sixth Street entertainment district, resulting in multiple fatalities and numerous injuries. Public reporting indicates that the suspect drove repeatedly around the block prior to initiating gunfire from a vehicle. The LGBTQIA+ venue The Iron Bear, located at Sixth Street and Lavaca Street, sits approximately four blocks from the incident location. Numerous LGBTQIA+ bars, theaters, bookstores, and community gathering spaces operate along and adjacent to West Fourth Street in close proximity. No permanent vehicle mitigation or corridor restriction measures have been implemented on Bettie Naylor Street following this incident. 2. National Precedent and Foreseeable Risk On January 1, 2025, a vehicle-ramming attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans killed at least 14 people and injured dozens more. Federal authorities investigated the incident as terrorism and . national security experts emphasized the vulnerability of dense entertainment corridors to hostile vehicle attacks. More than one year has passed since that incident. The March 1, 2026 Austin shooting further demonstrates vehicle-enabled reconnaissance behavior in a similar nightlife environment. These events reflect established attack patterns involving: ● Firearms and/or knife attacks at entertainment venues; ● Hostile vehicle use in pedestrian corridors; ● Rapid attacker scenarios in nightlife districts. These risks are documented and foreseeable. 3. Bettie Naylor Street Designation Between Congress Avenue and Rio Grande Street, West Fourth Street is designated Bettie Naylor Street, a historic and internationally recognized LGBTQIA+ entertainment and business district. This corridor serves as a cultural, civic, and economic asset for the City of Austin and attracts visitors nationally and internationally. 4. Permanent Vehicle Restriction and Infrastructure The Commission recommends: 1. Permanent restriction of general vehicular traffic on West Fourth Street between Colorado Street and Lavaca Street; 2. Continuous emergency vehicle access; 3. Scheduled, time-windowed commercial deliveries administered by Austin Transportation and Public Works; 4. Installation of effective hostile vehicle mitigation …
REGULAR MEETING of the ARTS COMMISSION April 20, 2026, at 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001. 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the ARTS COMMISSION may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn- live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than Noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Jesús Varela at jesus.varela@austintexas.gov or at 512-974-2444. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Gina Houston - Chair, VACANT - Vice Chair, Keyheira Keys, Monica Maldonado, Felipe Garza, Heidi Schmalbach, Kirtana Banskota, Muna Hussaini, Bailey Pownall, Faiza Kracheni, Sharron B Anderson, Nagavalli Medicharla AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Arts Commission Regular Meeting on March 23, 2026 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Update on actions taken at the April 6th Art in Public Places Panel by Commissioner Schmalbach 3. Update on actions taken at the April 15th Downtown Commission meeting by Commissioner Houston 4. Update on the Downtown Austin Space Activation (DASA) Artist Residency Program, presentation by Cat Carter, DASA Artist Resident 5. Presentation on possible collaboration for expansion of the Latino Artist Access Program by Ivan Davila STAFF BRIEFINGS 6. Staff briefing on ACME-Long Center contract review by Morgan Messick, Assistant Director, ACME. 7. Staff briefing regarding an update on the Hotel Occupancy Tax by Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor. 8. Staff briefing regarding update on the Cultural Arts Funding Programs by Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor. 9. Staff briefing regarding an update on the AACME Funding Programs by Laura Odegaard, Acting Division Manager, AACME. 10. Staff briefing regarding an update on Art in Public Places by Jaime Castillo, Art in Public Places Manager. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 11. Conduct officer elections for Chair and Vice Chair. 12. Approve a recommendation for updates to the Art in Public Places Ordinance, Guidelines and Policies per City Council Resolution No. 20250306-029. Presentation by Jaime Castillo, Art in Public Places …
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RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Arts Commission Recommendation Number: 20260420-12: Recommendation not to adopt the proposed changes to the Art in Public Places ordinance. Date of Approval: April 20, 2026 Recommendation Council does not adopt the proposed changes to the Art in Public Places (AIPP) ordinance, pending greater clarity on how redefining capital project costs will impact the AIPP budget. Rationale The Arts Commission unanimously voted to follow the Art in Public Places (AIPP) panel recommendation not to approve the proposed changes to the AIPP ordinance (included in attachment). Following AIPP panel, the Arts Commission is supportive of all the recommended revisions with a critical exception: we do not support the proposed change to the capital project cost definition and calculation. It has become clear that, in practice, sponsor departments and capital delivery services have not followed the definition of “construction cost” that is outlined in the current ordinance, currently defined as total project cost, minus five eligible deductions. Eric Bailey, Deputy Director of Austin Capital Delivery Services confirmed that the 2% calculation has in fact been based on “construction costs” interpreted as hard costs only--not including planning and design fees (20-30% of total budget). This is a major discrepancy. The definition of eligible costs is far more important than the term used to describe them. We know from what is written in the current AIPP ordinance (2002 update), from archival documentation of AIPP and Arts Commission meetings from 2002, and from confirmations with people who served on those bodies at that time, that the intent of the ordinance was to have a 2% for art program based on total capital project costs. Moreover, the benchmarking done by AIPP program staff confirm that 70% of the 13 peer cities studied have no allowable deductions in the public art calculations. Despite this industry standard, the current recommendations suggest adding more deductions to the cost calculation. We do not believe this was council’s intent when resolution 20250306-029 was created. The Arts Commission further recommends that the City Council affirm the intent for a true 2% for Art program in Austin by amending the Capital Project Cost Calculation to be defined and implemented as: the full cost of a project (hard and soft costs) to the City after deducting: (1) debt issuance cost; (2) demolition cost; (3) equipment cost; (4) permit and fee cost; and (5) real property acquisition cost. Motioned By: Commissioner Schmalbach Seconded …
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Hotel Occupancy Tax Update Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment | April 20, 2026 Hotel Occupancy Tax – March 2026 Approved Budget March Year-to-date H/MOT Penalties & Interest Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax Total Revenue $511,252 $166,777,013 $167,288,265 Transfer to Cultural Arts Fund $15,968,425 $123,045 $2,022,944 $2,145,989 $204,942 $560,590 $80,683,327 $81,243,917 $7,758,794 • Total HOT Collections March 2026 = $2,145,989 • 49% of FY26 Approved Budget of $167,288,265 • Cultural Arts Fund March 2026 = $204,942 2 Hotel Occupancy Collections – Significant Contributing Events • Austin Marathon and Half Marathon • San Antonio Spurs at Moody Center • The ATX Open AUS Passenger Totals: 1,482,483 (February 2026) 3 HOT Cultural Arts Fund – FY26 Progress Approved Budget $15,968,425 CAF Actuals $7,758,794 4 HOT Cultural Arts Fund – Quarterly Comparison $15.65 M $15.57 M $15.34 M $12.9 M 5 Questions? 6
Cultural Arts Funding Update Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment | April 20, 2026 Agenda 1. Contracts & Payments 2. Grant Funded Activities 2 Contracts & Payments Contracts & Payments (as of 4/19/26) FY24 Elevate FY25 Nexus FY25-26 Thrive (Year 1) FY25-26 Thrive (Year 2) Total Contracts Signed & Processed Contracts Test payments issued & verified Payment 1 Issued Payment 2 Issued Payment 3 Issued 230 230 (100%) 230 (100%) 230 (100%) 229 (99%) 190 (83%) 104 103 (99%) 103 (99%) 103 (99%) 39 (38%) n/a 35 35 (100%) 35 (100%) 35 (100%) 32 (91%) 23 (66%) See year 1 35 (100%) 35 (100%) 9 (26%) N/A N/A Total Dist. to date Total Allocation $9,056,250 (98%) $9,265,000 $483,000 (93 %) $520,000 $3,610,000 (94%) $886,500 (23%) $3,850,000 $3,850,000 4 Grant Funded Activities Cultural Funding Grantee Activities Austin Latinx New Play Festival April 23-25 Teatro Vivo (District 9) – Zach Theatre 2026 Rhythm Routes April 25 Dance Africa Fest (District 1) – Blue Moon Dance Co Origin Stories at Esquina Tango May 1 Beerthoven (District 9) – Esquina Tango 6 FY 24-25 Cultural Funding Grantee Activities Space May 2-3 SoCo Women’s Chorus (District 3) – First Austin Church Film in ATX: 4th Annual Film Festival May 3 The Gallery ATX (ETJ) – Hyperreal Film Club Ajanta May 9 Agni Foundation for the Arts (District 3) – East Side Performing Arts 7 Questions? 8
Funding Programs Update Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment | April 20, 2026 Updated Awards ▪ 717 Awards (1,606 applications submitted) ▪ $24 million in grant awards ($67+ million in requests) Austin Live Music Fund Creative Space Assistance Program • 395 awards • $7.03 million • 22 awards • $1.32 million Elevate • 278 awards • $12.6 million Heritage Preservation Grant • 22 awards • $3 million 2 Awardee Status (as of noon on 4/20/26) Program Total Awardees Pre-Contract Phase I Pre-Contract Phase II Finance Form Phase Contracting Phase Ready for Payment Have already attended Pre- Contract Meeting/ received link to watch recording. Pre-Agreement Form not Submitted yet. Pre-Agreement Form submitted and needs COA review/approval; OR need updates from awardee; OR previous contract needs to be closed out. Approved to receive Finance Form; OR Waiting on awardee to verify Test Payment Ready to sign Agreement when available! ALMF Elevate CSAP HPG TOTAL 395 278 22 22 717 13 25 2 1 41 44 142 10 16 212 267 86 7 4 364 71 25 3 1 100 18% 9%2 14% 5% 14% 3 Appeals Process ▪ Funding Appeals Request Form Deadline: March 30th ▪ Only three reasons for an eligible appeal (Appendix C of Guidelines) ▪ Panel Administration error; Conflict of Interest; Reviewer or staff error ▪ 88 Appeals Submitted (4 in Spanish) ▪ Staff Role: ▪ Compiled information/ completed a preliminary analysis ▪ Sent analysis to Appeals Working Group ▪ 6 deemed Eligible to move forward to Appeals Working Group ▪ 1 Austin Live Music Fund; 1 Heritage Preservation Grant; 4 Elevate ▪ Appeals Working Group (2 Arts Commissioners, 2 Music Commissioners): ▪ Met on Friday, April 17th ▪ Action for approval: April 20th Arts Commission meeting 4 Nexus Program Updates ▪ Nexus Program ▪ Application: March 10th - April 16th ▪ 452 applications submitted (8 in Spanish) ▪ $500k available for 75 awards (17% of applications) ▪ $5k and $10k level ▪ Outreach: ~20,242 people reached through multi-lingual postcards, newsletters, community events, and radio placements ▪ 84 people received direct Application Assistance: ▪ 166.5 staff hours of assistance through workshops, office hours, and 1:1 meetings ▪ Next steps: ▪ 15 reviews will be trained next week. Assignments begin May 4th. No panel meeting – it is an independent review of at least 2 reviewers per application, and scores are averaged. ▪ Award announcements mid-June! 5 Next Steps: Process Improvements …
Art in Public Places Resolution No. 20250306-29 Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment Art in Public Places | April 2026 Resolution No. 20250306-029 Directives Policy Updates Include 2% Public-Private Partnerships Encourage 2% Other Private Developments Allow flexible use of funds for artwork care, relocation, and re-installation Art Placement Flexibility Curatorial Services for major projects Programmatic Updates Communication Updates Address obstacles to local participation Clearly explain rights & responsibilities to artists Support for artists on private property Engage stakeholders (artwork removal) Chapter 7-2 review and associated program 2 Stakeholder Engagement External Engagement AIPP Panel Working Group + Arts Commission • Community advisory committee of the Arts Commission • Austin community arts professionals in design/architecture and visual arts fields Targeted focus groups and 1-1 conversations • Artists who experienced deaccessions, removals, and relocation of artworks • Curators, fabricators, and developers working in public art Internal Engagement Cross-Departmental Working Group • 17 departments reviewed recommended changes City Council Offices + CMO • Mayor Watson, Mayor Pro Tem Vela, Council Members Alter, Qadri, and Ellis Improve program clarity and communications Key Takeaways • • Clarity around the AIPP program • Define roles and responsibilities • Where to find resources • Simplified visual flowcharts • Information sessions 3 Public-Private Partnership (P3s) Directive: Include public-private partnership capital projects (P3), while exempting affordable housing costs, where applicable, and providing a process for alternative compliance that meets or exceeds City standards • AFS explained what city council referred to as a P3 project is more accurately described as an alternate delivery model that utilizes a Public Facilities Corporation. • Ordinance update requiring capital projects utilizing alternate delivery models (including the use of a Public Facilities Corporation); allocate 2% of project cost (affordable housing exempt) • Policy updates to incorporate clear definitions (Public Facilities Corporation) • Allow alternate delivery models to utilize AIPP’s prequalified artist pool for faster delivery method • Develop a decision tree to collaborate with AFS Redevelopment team for AIPP inclusion Big Chiller Buses by Ann Adame; Austin Convention Center 4 Private Developments Directive: Include a review of public art requirements in other private development regulations and programs, including but not limited to planned unit developments, density bonus programs, and Cultural Districts Alternate compliance fees (donation to public art fund) collected can be utilized for maintenance of the AIPP collection • Ordinance update encouraging private developments to incorporate public art, providing an option to incorporate public art …
City of Austin File ID: xx-xxxx Council Meeting Backup: Date ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 7-2 RELATING TO THE CITY’S ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. City Code Section 7-2-1 (Definitions) is amended to alphabetize the list, revise existing definitions, and add new definitions to read: In this chapter: (1) ART means a unique work of art or an artistically designed art feature that enhances the aesthetics of a building, bridge, streetscape, park, or other project for which funds are appropriated as described in this chapter and includes a mural, sculpture, garden, water feature, or other feature that appeals to the senses or the intellect. (2) [CONSTRUCTION] CAPITAL PROJECT COST means the cost of a project to the City as determined in accordance with Section 7-2-6 ([Construction] Capital Project Cost Calculation). (3) CULTURAL DISTRICTS means districts primarily focused on preserving, promoting, or celebrating the cultural heritage, arts, and creative expression of a community. (4) DENSITY BONUS PROGRAM means a program that provides modifications to Title 25 (Land Development) and other regulatory-related benefits in exchange for community benefits. (5) GUIDELINES means the established process for how the City implements the Art in Public Places program, including but not limited to the selection, purchase, commission, placement, maintenance, and repairs of works of art generated. (6) (7) PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) means a development that combines two or more zoning uses on a property. PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT means land or property development or redevelopment undertaken on private property. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 4/20/2026 9:55 AM Page 1 of 10 COA Law Department 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 City of Austin File ID: xx-xxxx Council Meeting Backup: Date (8) PRIVATE PROPERTY means property or assets owned by individuals, businesses, or organizations that are not controlled by a governmental or public entity. (9) PROGRAM MANAGER means the individual designated in Section 7-2-2 (Art In Public Places Program Manager). (10) PROJECT means a capital project funded in whole or in part by the City: (a) to construct or remodel a building, …
The AIPP Panel unanimously voted not to approve the proposed changes to the AIPP ordinance at this time, pending greater clarity on how redefining capital project costs will impact the AIPP budget. We appreciate the extensive work that has gone into this process over the past year in response to the City Council’s directive. This effort was intended to strengthen the program, bring greater transparency to elements of the public art commissioning process, and better support artists. We are aligned with the proposed ordinance updates, with one exception: the redefinition of capital project costs. The Panel’s priority is to ensure that the AIPP program is funded at a true 2% level in a manner that is transparent, consistent, and aligned with national best practices. The AIPP program was originally established by ordinance in 1985, born from the dedicated advocacy of local artists, institutional leaders, and community supporters who wanted to see the creativity of Austin reflected in our shared built environment. In 2002, the ordinance was revised, again through local advocacy, to increase the allocation from 1 to 2% and to remove certain deductions included in the original framework. We can see this intent not only in the language of the 2002 ordinance but in archival records of past AIPP and arts commission meetings. This intent has been confirmed by community members who served on these bodies at that time. As currently proposed, however, the revised definition of capital project costs may result in a net reduction in funding for AIPP. The Panel has requested transparent accounting of how sponsoring departments have calculated AIPP allocations over the past two decades, but this data has not yet been provided. Based on our current understanding, departments have largely calculated AIPP contributions based on hard construction costs, despite the ordinance outlining allowable deductions from total project cost. If so, the effective percentage allocated to AIPP has been meaningfully below 2%. Moving forward without clarification risks codifying a system that continues to underfund the program. For the Panel, the central question is: What percentage of total capital project spending has historically been allocated to AIPP, and what percentage would be allocated under the proposed framework? Without this information, it is not possible to determine whether these changes advance or undermine the ordinance’s original intent. This is not solely a technical matter; it is a matter of public trust, transparency, and alignment with voter and …
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport West Gate Expansion Sculptural Seating AIPP Project Final Design Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment Art in Public Places | April 20 WGE Sculptural Seating (formerly Playscape) Project Phase Designing (Final) Artist(s) Name Reinaldo Correa Art Commission $445,820 Funding Type CIP Sponsor Dept Austin Aviation (AUS) Managing Dept Austin Aviation (AUS) Council District 2 Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) 3600 Presidential Blvd, Austin, TX 78719 2 WGE Sculptural Seating Overview Project Overview: • Originally scoped as a Playscape for people of all ages in the Austin- Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) West Gate Expansion (WGE) • When Austin Aviation expressed the need for the WGE to have a play area specifically for children during Concept Design review, the artwork design was reconceived as a playful sculptural seating element in the hold room adjacent to the original play area site Project Goals: • Advance the power of connection by engaging and entertaining young travelers and those who are young at heart • Hands-on infrastructure • Interactive elements with design flexibility and the ability to add new components • Accessible for users of all abilities Eligibility: • Local | Texas | National AUS WGE – Artwork Location 3 WGE Sculptural Seating – Scope of Work Revised Scope of Work: • Primary artwork use is seating, minimum 12 seats • Maintain modularity of artwork design as well as whimsical, artistic elements • Modules loose from floor, movable by 2 people • Materials = comfortable, durable, easily maintained Revised Timeline: • 2024 – Contract Executed + Community Engagement • 2025 – Concept Design Review + Revised Concept Design Review • March-April 2026 – Final Design Review • May-August 2026 – Fabrication • September 2026 – WGE Site Fully Opened + Artwork Installed AUS WGE – Artwork Site 4 WGE Sculptural Seating – Artist Introduction Artwork Examples (if applicable) Reinaldo Correa, Artist Prarie Revival, 2017 5 Community Engagement Community engagement sticker activity at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, November 2024 Community-designed stickers During our on-site engagement, each participant was invited to draw their Austin story using custom stickers, creating spontaneous compositions that captured personal memories, landmarks, music, food, nature, and moments of connection unique to their experience of the city. These layered sticker drawings became a powerful visual archive of Austin as seen through many lenses. This collected imagery is now translated into a dynamic graphic language that are integrated via vinyl expressions applied to the top …
Eligible Appeals – Working Group Report Executive Summary Overview A total of 88 appeals were submitted across ACME funding programs (84 in English, 4 in Spanish). This report covers only those 6 Appeals identified as eligible based on ACME’s formal appeal requirements outlined in Appendix C: Appeals Process of the Funding Guidelines. Under Appendix C, an appeal may proceed only when it clearly demonstrates: 1. Panel Administration Error 2. Conflict of Interest 3. Reviewer or Staff Error involving information that was correctly submitted but overlooked or misrepresented Appeals cannot proceed when they are based on reviewer disagreement, funding thresholds, applicant mistakes, guideline disagreement, or submission of new information after the deadline. Process Context All appeal requests were submitted through the official ACME Appeals Form. Per ACME procedure: 1. ACME Staff First-Level Review a. Staff screens each appeal to determine whether it meets one or more of the qualifying grounds under Appendix C. b. Appeals lacking specificity, evidence, or qualifying grounds do not advance. 2. Appeals Working Group Review – April 17 (Friday) a. For appeals that pass staff screening, the Working Group will review cases and staff recommendations. b. The Working Group consists of two Arts Commissioners and two Music Commissioners. c. The group will confirm, modify, or overturn staff’s eligibility determinations, and issue formal recommendations. 3. Report Out to Full Arts Commission – April 20 (Monday) a. The Working Group’s recommendations are presented to the full Arts Commission for a vote. b. Final determinations are then communicated to applicants. This report provides cleaned, standardized language for the Working Group’s review and documentation. Funding impact • ALMF – Scott D. McIntosh: Staff identifies a valid +3 point correction based on documented evidence of artist development; revised score exceeds the award threshold. o Recommend: approve appeal & award $20,000. • Elevate – Artly World; Alyssa Taylor Wendt; Ben Randall; David Pope (Script School): Each shows a qualifying reviewer/staff oversight (e.g., overlooked evidence or materials); however, even with corrections, final scores remain below funding thresholds. o Recommend: approve appeal; outcome unchanged (no award). • Heritage – Esther’s Follies: Written reviewer comments contained a copy paste error (from another program), but verbal remarks and numerical scoring were correct; the adjusted average ‑ still falls below the threshold. o Recommend: approve appeal; outcome unchanged (no award). Case Write Ups 1) Artly World ‑ Program: Elevate Eligible Ground(s): Reviewer error — possible overlook of outreach …
INELIGIBLE APPEALS – WORKING GROUP REPORT Executive Summary Overview A total of 88 appeals were submitted across ACME funding programs (84 in English, 4 in Spanish). This report covers only those appeals identified as ineligible based on ACME’s formal appeal requirements outlined in Appendix C: Appeals Process of the Funding Guidelines. Under Appendix C, an appeal may proceed only when it clearly demonstrates: 1. Panel Administration Error 2. Conflict of Interest 3. Reviewer or Staff Error involving information that was correctly submitted but overlooked or misrepresented Appeals cannot proceed when they are based on reviewer disagreement, funding thresholds, applicant mistakes, guideline disagreement, or submission of new information after the deadline. Process Context All appeal requests were submitted through the official ACME Appeals Form. Per ACME procedure: 1. ACME Staff First-Level Review a. Staff screens each appeal to determine whether it meets one or more of the qualifying grounds under Appendix C. b. Appeals lacking specificity, evidence, or qualifying grounds do not advance. 2. Appeals Working Group Review – April 17 (Friday) a. For appeals that pass staff screening, the Working Group will review cases and staff recommendations. b. The Working Group consists of two Arts Commissioners and two Music Commissioners. c. The group will confirm, modify, or overturn staff’s eligibility determinations, and issue formal recommendations. 3. Report Out to Full Arts Commission – April 20 (Monday) a. The Working Group’s recommendations are presented to the full Arts Commission for a vote. b. Final determinations are then communicated to applicants. This report provides cleaned, standardized language for the Working Group’s review and documentation. Key Findings Across All Ineligible Appeals • Most appeals challenged reviewer opinions or eligibility outcomes — not appealable under Appendix C. • Many applicants misunderstood funding thresholds, program requirements, or their own responsibility to provide sufficient evidence. • Several appeals lacked specific identification of error, cited incomplete or corrupted uploads, or attempted to introduce new information. • No ineligible appeal, if granted, would have resulted in an award because scoring gaps remained too large. Funding Impact Only one case involved a potential scoring correction, but even after considering the adjustment, the applicant would not reach the relevant funding threshold. Thus, none of the ineligible appeals would have resulted in a different funding decision. AUSTIN LIVE MUSIC FUND (ALMF) – INELIGIBLE APPEALS Across ALMF, the majority of appeals did not meet the eligibility criteria outlined in Appendix C of …
Appeals Working Group – Appeals Recommendations Report Overview The Appeals Working Group met on Friday, April 17, 2026, with the following in attendance: • Arts Commissioner Sharron Anderson • Arts Commissioner Muna Hussaini • Music Commissioner Clarissa Cardenas • Music Commissioner Clayton England Recommendations The Appeals Working Group made the following recommendations: • ALMF – Scott D. McIntosh: o Approve appeal o Approve award of $20,000. • Elevate – Artly World; Alyssa Taylor Wendt; Ben Randall: o Approve appeal o Funding outcome unchanged (no award). • Elevate –David Pope (Script School): o Approve appeal o Funding outcome unchanged (no award). o Further recommendation for staff to investigate if Reviewer bias affected other Reviewer scores • Heritage – Esther’s Follies: o Approve appeal o Funding outcome unchanged (no award).
Art in Public Places Panel Staff Briefings Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment Art in Public Places Panel | April 6, 2026 AIPP Exhibition Open Calls austintexas.gov/AIPP People’s Gallery at City Hall 301 W. 2nd St. Austin, TX 78701 Exhibition will run October 2026 – May 2028 Changing Exhibits at AUS airport 3600 Presidential Blvd, Austin, TX 78719 12 galleries Exhibition will run October 2026 – August 2027 No submission fees. Applications close May 31, 2026 acme@austintexas.gov AIPP Coordinators – Jieun Beth Kim & Brittany Heinchon 2 Item # 2 Staff Briefings April 6, 2026 Blossom Gazes, Yuliya Lanina Beverly Sheffield Pool Shimmer by artist Sun McColgin Pool Grand Re-opening and Artwork unveiling Thursday, April 30, 2026 2:30pm 7000 Ardath St. Austin, TX 78757 AIPP Coordinator – Lindsay Hutchens 4 Dove Springs Health Facility Educate, Motivate, Inspire by artist Amado Castillo III Paloma Pavilion by artist Mai Gutierrez Artwork Celebration! Wednesday, May 6, 2026 4:00pm – 5:30pm 58111 Palo Blanco Ln Austin TX 78744 AIPP Coordinator – Frederico Forte 5 AIPP Resolution No. 20250306-029 6
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW COMMISSION (CPRC) FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026, 3:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, ROOM 1101 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 The 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, please call or email Ryan Alvarez at 512-974-9090 or Ryan.Alvarez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Carlos Alfonso Greaves, Chair Ruben DeLaPaz Terry Flood Christopher Harris Lee Peterman Celesta Williams AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Laura Cortes Franco, Vice Chair Darrick Eugene Marissa Johnson Lauren Pena Kathryn Russell Speakers who sign 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. 2. Approval of the minutes of the Community Police Review Commission regular-called meeting of February 27, 2026. Approval of the minutes of the Community Police Review Commission regular-called meeting of March 20, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Staff briefing regarding progress of work with the Police Technology Unit on an internal drive for the CPRC to access case files. 4. 5. 6. Staff briefing regarding updates related to Austin Police Oversight, including an overview and key highlights; administrative and operational updates; commission support and follow-up; community engagement; policy highlights; and upcoming items and priorities from Director Gail McCant. Staff briefing on the Austin Police Oversight (APO) Mediation Program. Staff briefing on the Public Safety Commission’s September 2025 recommendation, including review of written responses to Recommendation No. 20250908-006. DISCUSSION ITEMS 7. 8. Discussion of a recommendation regarding the creation of a publicly accessible CPRC communication platform to enhance transparency and ensure compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act. Discussion of the recommendation to the Austin City Council, City Manager, and the Austin Police regarding transparency, accessibility, and the public presentation of data related to interactions with federal immigration authorities. 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 …
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Community Police Review Commission – Meeting Minutes Friday, February 27, 2026 COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW COMMISSION (CPRC) REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2026 The Community Police Review Commission convened for a regular-called meeting on Friday, February 27, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers (1001), located at 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701. Carlos Greaves, Chair, called the Community Police Review Commission meeting to order at 3:02 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Carlos Greaves, Chair Ruben De La Paz Darrick Eugene Terry Flood Lee Peterman Kathy Russell Commissioners Absent: Laura Cortes Franco, Vice Chair Christopher Harris Lauren Peña PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Peter Hunt spoke about a January 5 incident in South Austin in which APD officers responding to a disturbance reportedly identified an ICE administrative warrant for a woman at the scene and referred her to ICE, after which she was taken into custody and deported. He suggested the CPRC consider conducting a community review of the interaction to determine whether proper procedures were followed and noted that a formal complaint may not be possible since the individual involved is no longer in the country. He also raised broader concerns about APD policies related to administrative warrants. Judy Bradford presented testimony on behalf of a community member identified as “MTL,” describing a racially motivated attack near her home that was not reported to police due to fear and distrust of law enforcement. Ms. Bradford stated that this fear may discourage residents from reporting crimes and asked the Commission to review claims that officers may not always distinguish between judicial and administrative warrants. Ian McAdams spoke about concerns regarding cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities. He stated that local police do not have independent authority to 1 Community Police Review Commission – Meeting Minutes Friday, February 27, 2026 detain individuals solely for civil immigration violations and raised concerns that such actions could present constitutional issues. Mr. McAdams encouraged greater transparency regarding any operational or financial impacts related to coordination between local law enforcement and federal immigration agencies. Jim Crosby read testimony from a community member named “Donna” regarding a September 2024 traffic accident after which she was reportedly arrested, taken to jail, and later placed on an immigration hold. The testimony stated she remained detained for several months and experienced significant personal and family hardship, raising concerns about the arrest and detention process. Chanda …
Community Police Review Commission – Meeting Minutes Friday, March 20, 2026 COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW COMMISSION (CPRC) REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2026 The Community Police Review Commission convened for a regular-called meeting on Friday, March 20, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions (1101), located at 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701. Carlos Greaves, Chair, called the Community Police Review Commission meeting to order at 3:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Carlos Greaves, Chair Laura Cortes Franco, Vice Chair Terry Flood Christopher Harris Marissa Johnson Lauren Peña Kathy Russell (arrived online at 3:08 PM) Commissioners Absent: Ruben De La Paz Darrick Eugene Lee Peterman Celesta Williams (arrived online at 4:47 PM and departed at 5:03 PM) PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Jacqueline Harrington spoke regarding concerns about an Austin Police Department investigation involving her home and an elderly individual, Don Grant. She alleged that the investigation, led by Officer Smith, relied on invalid property records and failed to verify key details, resulting in criminal charges against both herself and Mr. Grant. She stated that Mr. Grant’s charges have since been dismissed, while her case remains pending. Ms. Harrington also expressed concerns about previously filed reports being closed without investigation and requested further review of the matter. Peter Hunt provided comments on recent updates to the Austin Police Department General Orders, particularly regarding coordination with federal immigration authorities. He noted support for certain changes, including clearer language on administrative warrants and documentation requirements. However, he raised concerns about the order in which officers may contact federal authorities prior to supervisory review, stating this could impact community trust. He also suggested clarifying language related to “arrestable offenses” to better align with local policy. 1 Community Police Review Commission – Meeting Minutes Friday, March 20, 2026 Theresa Hayes spoke about multiple arrests she described as unjustified and raised concerns about her interactions with law enforcement when attempting to file reports. She referenced ongoing legal matters, including a federal lawsuit, and alleged misconduct involving various agencies. She also discussed personal impacts related to these incidents and expressed concerns about barriers to filing reports and receiving assistance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the minutes of the Community Police Review Commission regular-called meeting of February 27, 2026. The Commission considered approval of the February 27, 2026, meeting minutes. A motion was made by Commissioner Terry Flood and seconded by Chair Carlos …
WWW.ATXPOLICECOMMISSION.ORG Apply to serve on the Community Police Review Commission! What is happening? • The Community Police Review Commission is now accepting applications to serve on the commission. • Community members can apply to serve on the commission at atxpolicecommission.org. The deadline to apply is 11:59PM on Friday, May 22, 2026. • Learn more about the eligibility requirements, role, and responsibilities below. What is the Community Police Review Commission? • The Community Police Review Commission is a board of the City that is independent of and separate from the Austin Police Department and Austin Police Oversight. • The commission consists of eleven unpaid volunteers selected from a pool of qualified candidates from the community at large. Commissioners are appointed by the City Manager and serve for a term of four years. • The commission meets publicly in person on the third Friday of the month. Meetings are held in the Boards and Commissions Room at Austin City Hall (301 W 2nd St #1120, Austin, TX). • Commission meetings are also recorded and broadcast on ATXN, the City of Austin’s public access channel. Community members can watch live or archived videos at atxn.gov. • The commission operates in accordance with the regulations of City Code Chapter 2-1 ("City Boards"). Why is the commission looking for more members? • Community Police Review Commission members are unpaid volunteers from across the community. • The responsibilities for serving on the commission (outlined below) are a significant time commitment. Different life circumstances, like work or family responsibilities, have led commissioners to step away from service. • To ensure the commission is fully operational, it is accepting applications to build a pool of potential candidates to backfill open positions. What are the eligibility requirements to serve as a commissioner? Per the Austin Police Oversight Act, to be eligible to serve on the commission, an applicant must attest that: WWW.ATXPOLICECOMMISSION.ORG a) They are independent of and unconnected to any member of a police department or association representing police officers, b) They have never been employed or contracted by any police department or association, c) They have not held employment in a police department or police association at any time. Additionally, per State Senate Bill 1957, commissioners are required to complete a Criminal Background Investigation (CBI). Under this law, a person is not eligible to serve if they have been: • Convicted of or placed on deferred adjudication …
APO Mediation Program Overview Police–community mediation is a structured, voluntary process that helps resolve conflicts between community members and police o(cid:431)icers through dialogue rather than discipline or force. It focuses on rebuilding trust, improving communication, and creating mutually acceptable solutions. Police–community mediation is a confidential, facilitated conversation between a community member and a police o(cid:431)icer, guided by a neutral mediator. It is used when someone files a complaint or when a conflict arises that would benefit from dialogue rather than punitive action. Austin Police Oversight’s (APO) Complaint Mediation Program emphasizes collaboration, respect, and voluntary participation. APO has entered into an Agreement with the Dispute Resolution Center (DRC) to establish a collaborative framework to provide mediation services for interactions between members of the public and APD o(cid:431)icers in which the public has submitted a complaint regarding alleged police misconduct. The goal of mediation is to provide a safe, confidential, and voluntary space where conflicts between complainants and o(cid:431)icers can be communicated openly to work towards mutually acceptable resolutions, facilitated by an impartial third- party mediator. APO’s Mediation Policy will be in compliance with the following directives: 1. 2024 Agreement between City of Austin and the Austin Police Association (APA) Article 17, Disciplinary Actions, Demotion, & Appeals • Section 16 2 Austin Police Department (APD) General Orders GO 902.6.5 Investigations Handled Through Mediation 3 Austin Police Oversight (APO) Complaint Division Operational Procedures Chapter 10 Mediation
Mediation Program Community Police Review Commission April 17, 2026 1 Agenda 01 About Austin Police Oversight 02 Authority 03 About Mediation 04 Process 05 Benefits 2 1. About Austin Police Oversight 3 About Austin Police Oversight The mission of Austin Police Oversight is 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 4 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 orthe 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 5 2. Authority 6 Authority: Meet and Confer Agreement Mediation authorization is established in the 2024 Meet and Confer Agreement between City of Austin and the Austin Police Association (APA) in Article 17, Disciplinary Actions, Demotion, & Appeals. Section 16—The CITY shall implement a voluntary mediation process concerning both citizen and internal complaints. The ASSOCIATION may appoint two persons to work with the CITY in developing the specific operating procedure. The process shall include and be based upon the following concepts: a) Mediation shall be an option offered to the complainant at any time during the investigatory process in which the Chief deems appropriate. Mediation shall only be offered in cases in which allegations are for minor policy violations, such as rudeness. The Chief or their designee shall have final authority as to whether mediation is an appropriate avenue for remedy. b) For a complaint to proceed to mediation, both the Officer and the complainant must voluntarily agree. c) Once mediation has been agreed to, the matter cannot be returned to the Department to be handled as a disciplinary matter. 7 Authority: General Orders Mediation authorization is also established in the Austin Police Department (APD) General Orders: 902.6.5 Investigations Handled Through Mediation As an alternative to the normal …
1520 Rutherford Lane Austin, TX 78754 Austin Police Oversight Public Safety Commission Recommendation 20250908-006 Response to recommendations: An immediate presentation of the last completed Annual Report to a publicly posted Austin City Council meeting as mandated by the ordinance; and On April 23, 2025, the 2023 report was presented to the Mayor and Council via Memo from the CMO. https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/pio/document.cfm?id=450217 On May 19, 2025, the Office of Police Oversight’s 2023 Annual Report memo was included on the Public Safety Committee agenda for information only, not discussion. https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=451734 The 2024 Annual Report was presented to the Mayor and Council via memo on October 13, 2025, and published on APO’s website on October 14, 2025. APO will present the 2024 Annual Report to Council on December 9, 2025. A documented and published plan for compliance with the Austin Police Oversight Act; and Austin Police Oversight (APO) complies with the Austin Police Oversight Act and therefore does not require a separate, documented plan for compliance. The Act requires, among other provisions, that the office provide at least once per year both a written and an oral report to the City Council during an open session regarding the results of office activities. Austin Police Oversight has fulfilled the written reporting requirement and will present the oral report to City Council in its December meeting, covering activities from 2023 and 2024. A searchable database of complaint documentation in an accessible format that can be used in translation and accessibility software by the general public; and The complaint documentation is searchable and publicly accessible on the Austin Police Oversight website, though its current layout can be challenging to navigate. As part of an ongoing platform rebuild, the next phase will introduce a more intuitive and user-friendly design to further improve the experience Assignment of a staff liaison from the City Clerk’s office to the Community Police Review Commission to help alleviate strain on Office of Police Oversight staff resources while providing a level of consistency and expertise for open meetings that is consistent with city standards. Austin Police Oversight (APO) has not articulated any strain on staff resources related to its support of the Community Police Review Commission (CPRC). Should any challenges arise in support of the Commission, APO will work collaboratively with the City Manager’s Office and the City Clerk’s Office to address or mitigate any impacts on staff capacity. 512-974-2000 | austintexas.gov Responses to …
Community Police Review Commission City of Austin Resolution No. [_] A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THE CREATION OF A PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE COMMUNICATION PLATFORM TO ENHANCE TRANSPARENCY WHILE ENSURING COMPLIANCE WITH THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT AND APPLICABLE CONFIDENTIALITY LAWS WHEREAS, the Community Police Review Commission (“CPRC”) is tasked with reviewing police conduct, policies, and oversight matters of significant public concern, including Internal Affairs investigations and related materials, pursuant to its authority under applicable City ordinances; and WHEREAS, the CPRC’s responsibilities require the review of substantial volumes of records, including investigative files, body-worn camera footage, and policy documentation, necessitating sufficient time and coordination to conduct thorough and informed evaluations; and WHEREAS, the CPRC currently conducts official deliberations during its posted public meetings, typically held once per month, which may limit the Commission’s ability to efficiently address complex and time-sensitive matters; and WHEREAS, the Texas Open Meetings Act requires that meetings of a governmental body be open to the public and defines “meeting” and “deliberation” to include written and electronic communications among a quorum regarding public business; and WHEREAS, TOMA prohibits deliberation among a quorum outside of a properly noticed meeting and has been interpreted by Texas courts and the Attorney General to prohibit “walking quorums,” including serial or sequential communications that collectively involve a quorum; and WHEREAS, TOMA permits the one-way dissemination of information and administrative coordination, provided such communications do not constitute deliberation or involve interactive exchanges among a quorum; and WHEREAS, the establishment of a publicly accessible, City-managed communication platform would enhance transparency, improve public access to information, and support the CPRC’s ability to share non-deliberative information in compliance with TOMA; and WHEREAS, any such platform must be carefully structured to prevent interactive or sequential communications that could constitute deliberation outside of a posted meeting; and WHEREAS, the CPRC recognizes its obligation to protect confidential, privileged, and legally restricted information, including but not limited to personnel records, internal affairs investigative materials, and information protected under state or federal law, including the Texas Public Information Act; and WHEREAS, the development of such a platform should occur in consultation with the City Attorney’s Office to ensure full compliance with TOMA, the Texas Public Information Act, and all applicable confidentiality requirements; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Commission recommends the Austin City Council direct the City Manager to …