REGULAR MEETING OF THE INDEPENDENT CITIZENS REDISTRICTING COMMISSION (ICRC) MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. Permitting and Development Center Room 1401/1402 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, TEXAS 78752 Some members of the Independent Citizens Redistricting 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 Chase Gonsoulin, 512-974-3170, Samuel.Gonsoulin@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Luis Gonzalez, Chair Selina Yee, Vice Chair Joshua Blank Roger Davis Erin Dempsey Camella Falcon Errol Hardin Shaina Kambo Prabhu Kannan Dr. Sterling Lands John Mckiernan-Gonzalez Patty Prado Omar Saucedo Darius Terrell AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first three 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 Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Regular meeting on September 13, 2023. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and possible action to assign recently annexed areas to City Council Districts 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 Ella Garcia at Austin Planning Department, at 512-978-0821 or LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission, please contact Chase Gonsoulin at 512-974-3170 or Samuel.Gonsoulin@austintexas.gov
To: From: Date: MEMORANDUM Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission c/o Chair Luis Gonzalez Kate Castles, AICP, Principal Planner, Austin Planning – Jurisdictional Matters June 15, 2026 Subject: 2026 Meeting of the ICRC This memorandum is to inform the ICRC of annexations that have been completed and are proposed in 2026. As of the date of this memo, two annexations have been completed in 2026, and there are two more annexations for Council consideration at the July 23, 2026 Council meeting. Staff will compile additional information for all completed and proposed annexations for submission as backup to the meeting for the Commission’s consideration for Council District assignment. Additionally, there are several disannexations pursuant to (89R) S.B. 1844 from Full Purpose to the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). However, once these disannexations are approved by City Council, the areas in question are officially removed from the respective Districts and do not require ICRC action.
INDEPENDENT CITIZENS REDISTRICTING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 INDEPENDENT CITIZENS REDISTRICTING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING DRAFT MINUTES WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 The INDEPENDENT CITIZENS REDISTRICTING COMMISSION convened in a Regular meeting on WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2023, at Permitting and Development Cener Room 2103 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. in Austin, Texas. Chair Gonzalez called the INDEPENDENT CITIZENS REDISTRICTING COMMISSION Meeting to order at 6:15 p.m. Prabhu Kannan (virtual) Dr. Sterling Lands (in-person) John McKiernan-Gonzalez (in-person) Patty Prado (in-person) Commissioners in Attendance: Luis Gonzalez, Chair (in-person) Selina Yee, Vice Chair (in-person) Joshua Blank (in-person) Erin Dempsey (virtual) Shaina Kambo (in-person) PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the INDEPENDENT CITIZENS REDISTRICTING COMMISSION Regular Meeting on August 10, 2022. The minutes from the INDEPENDENT CITIZENS REDISTRICTING COMMISSION regular meeting on August 10, 2022 were approved without debate or objection on a 9-0 vote. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and possible action to assign recently annexed areas to City Council Districts Commissioner Dr. Sterling Lands moved to approve the district placement of annexation #1 Case No. C7L-2022-0001 Pilot Knob Limited Purpose Annexation Area into District 2. Commissioner Shaina Kambo seconded, and the motion was approved on a 9-0 vote. 1 INDEPENDENT CITIZENS REDISTRICTING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 Commissioner John McKiernan-Gonzalez moved to approve the district placement of annexation #2 Case No. C7a-2022-0010 Water Quality Protection Lands-South Annexation Area into District 8. Commissioner Dr. Sterling Lands seconded, and the motion was approved on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Joshua Blank moved to approve the district placement of annexation #3 Case No. C7a-2022-0009 Water Quality Protection Lands-North Annexation Area into District 8. Commissioner Dr. Sterling Lands seconded, and the motion was approved on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Selina Yee moved to approve the district placement of annexation #4 Case No. C7a-2022-0008 Balcones Canyonlands Preserve-South Annexation Area into District 10. Commissioner Joshua Blank seconded, and the motion was approved on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Dr. Sterling Lands moved to approve the district placement of annexation #5 Case No. C7a-2022-0007 Balcones Canyonlands Preserve-North Annexation Area into District 6, and Commissioner Joshua Blank seconded. Further debate on this motion was initiated by Commissioner Shaina Kambo. Commissioner Joshua Blank made a motion to amend and substitute the original motion replacing District 6 with District 10, seconded by Commissioner Dr. Sterling Lands, and was approved on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Gonzalez …
To: From: Date: MEMORANDUM Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (ICRC) c/o Chair Luis Gonzalez Kate Castles, AICP, Principal Planner, Austin Planning – Jurisdictional Matters July 2, 2026 Subject: Status of City of Austin Annexations in 2026 This memorandum is to provide an update on annexations that have been completed and are proposed in 2026. Annexation information, including an interactive map, is also available at https://austintexas.gov/page/annexation. As of the date of this memo, two annexations have been approved by City Council in 2026, and two additional annexation requests will be offered for Council consideration at the July 23, 2026, City Council meeting. Additionally, 29 disannexations have been approved in 2025-2026 pursuant to (89R) S.B. 1844 and four more disannexation petitions will be offered for Council consideration at the July 23, 2026, City Council meeting. In relation to single member districts: • There are four annexations to be considered by the ICRC for recommended District assignments. • There have been several disannexations from the Full Purpose to the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) since the last ICRC meeting. However, after these disannexations were approved by City Council, the areas in question were officially removed from the respective Districts and do not require ICRC action. Staff have compiled ordinance information as well as case numbers and other pertinent information for all completed and proposed annexations. Staff have also provided District recommendations for your consideration. Below is a list and location map of City of Austin annexations that have occurred since the ICRC last met on September 13, 2023. Please note that the ICRC did not meet in 2024 or 2025 as there were no new annexations completed or planned during those years. For 2026, there are four annexations for the ICRC to consider for recommended District assignments. Attachment: City of Austin Annexations 2026 Date: Subject: July 2, 2026 City of Austin Annexations 2026 Table 1: Summary of City of Austin Annexations 2026 # Case Number Annexation Area Name Council Date Effective Date Ordinance Number Annexation Type 1 C7a-2026-0001 Ross Road ROW 3/26/2026 4/6/2026 2 C7a-2026-0003 Dog’s Head 5/21/2026 6/1/2026 3 C7a-2026-0004 Dog’s Head ROW 7/23/2026 TBA 20260326- 032 20260521- 060 TBA 4 C7a-2026-0002 11819 IH 35 7/23/2026 TBA TBA ETJ to Full Purpose ETJ to Full Purpose ETJ to Full Purpose ETJ to Full Purpose Total Acreage (approx.) 10 acres ROW Proposed Future Land Use Staff Recommendation Council District 2 Mixed Use Council District 3 2,614 …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026, 6:00 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W. 2ND ST AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Human Rights Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Ryan Sperling at ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov or 512-974-3568 CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Kolby Duhon, Chair (He/They) Muneeb “Meebs” Aslam (He/Him) Jeffrey Clemmons George Jambor Harriet Kirsh-Pozen Tannya Oliva Martínez Morgan Davis, Vice Chair (He/Him) Mindy Morgan Avitia Lila Igram Mariana Krueger (She/Her) Maryam Khawar 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 Human Rights Commission regular meeting on June 22, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding the Human Rights Impact Review. Briefing by Dr. Lindsey Wilson, Director, and Shafina Khaki, Human Rights Officer, Austin Equity & Inclusion. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. Presentation by the SAFE Alliance regarding their closing and at-risk programs. Presentation by Dani Fletcher, Director of Communications and Marketing, SAFE Austin. Discussion regarding the final submission of the 2025 Annual Report. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve a recommendation regarding the Continuation and Expansion of Funding for Communities In School of Central Texas to Protect Equal Opportunity, Student Stability, and Access to Essential Support. WORKING GROUP UPDATE 6. Update from the Anti-Hate Working group regarding July meeting insights. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Ryan Sperling at Austin City Clerk’s Office, at 512-974-3568 or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Human Rights Commission, please contact Ryan Sperling at …
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2026 The Human Rights Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, June 22, 2026, at 301 W. 2nd St., Boards & Commissions Room, in Austin, Texas. Chair Duhon called the Human Rights Commission meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Kolby Duhon (Chair) Morgan Davis (Vice Chair) Lila Igram Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Meebs Aslam Harriet Kirsh Pozen Tannya Oliva Martinez Mindy Morgan Avitia Jeffrey Clemmons PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Susana Almanza- Land Acquisition APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission regular meeting on April 26, 2026. The minutes were approved without objection on Chair Duhon’s motion on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Jambor, Khawar, and Krueger were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing to provide updates on the Levers of Economic Mobility Index. Presentation by Gary Aaron, Business Process Consultant Sr., and Shivani Datar, Business Process Specialist, Austin Equity & Inclusion. The briefing was provided by Gary Aaron, Business Process Consultant Sr., and Shivani Datar, Business Process Specialist, Austin Equity & Inclusion. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1 3. 4. 5. Presentation regarding the work that Communities in Schools of Central Texas does for students and families of Austin. Presentation by Rebecca Gamboa Gomez, Chief Student Success Officer, Communities in Schools of Central Texas. Presentation by Rebecca Gamboa Gomez, Chief Student Success Officer, Communities in Schools of Central Texas. Discussion and updates on homelessness and foster care recommendation. Update by Commissioner Aslam. Discussion regarding the commission’s 2025 Annual Internal Review & Report. This item was postponed to July without objection on Chair Duhon’s motion. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. 7. Approve a recommendation to Council condemning hate-motivated attacks on houses of worship and urging enhanced City response to protect faith communities in Austin. Discussion was held. No action was taken. Approve a recommendation to Council for long term infrastructure for sexual assault forensic examination and survivor services. The recommendation to Council for long term infrastructure for sexual assault forensic examination and survivor services was approved as amended on Commissioner Aslam’s motion, Commissioner Clemmons’ second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Jambor, Khawar, and Krueger were absent. The following amendments were accepted without objection: In the first BE IT RESOLVED, strike “City Council, City Manager’s Office, and Austin Police Department” and insert “that City Council direct the City Manager’s Office and Austin Police Department to”. In the first BE IT …
Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Human Rights Impact Review Austin Equity and Inclusion Human Rights Commission Monday, July 27, 2026, 6:00 PM (City Hall) What is a Human Rights Framework? A human rights framework evaluates government performance through the lens of residents’ rights, and equitable access to services. dignity, Rather than asking whether programs exist, it asks whether people's rights are being fulfilled and where barriers remain. 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 Henekom Group, a human rights consulting firm, to conduct an independent Human Rights Impact Review. The review included research across sources , engagement with more than 160+ 300 stakeholders with 120 participants , and a community workshop to identify and prioritize human rights risks and opportunities across 12 key issue areas. The resulting recommendations were co created, reflecting community input and - best practice from international human rights standards. 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 Proposed mitigation for salience s 4 Steps to Conduct a Human Rights Impact Review Issue Identification → Mitigation Identification → Stakeholder Engagement → Implementation 1 Desk Research Dec 2025 - Jan 2026: 12 issue areas, 160+ sources 2 3 4 5 6 Issue & Mitigation Identification Defined salient human rights issues and potential mitigations Mapping Stakeholder Built 300+ stakeholder list with community and City Council recommendations Assessment Landscape Reviewed existing programs, initiatives, ordinances, and laws informed by community and City Council - identified issues and mitigations, Activity Set - Up Designed with pre with blank tabs available for write Facilitator Trained facilitators with landscape insights to avoid duplicating existing mitigations Training - ins 7 Human Rights Workshop Multi - stakeholder dialogue at March 23 workshop, approximately 120 attendees - Building Consensus 8 9 HeneKom’s Activity Analysis Scored and identified salient issues and mitigations for priority action Post Workshop Survey Sent to all registered stakeholders unable to attend 10 Human Rights Post …
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Human Rights Commission Recommendation Number: [YYYYMMDD-XXX]: Continuation and Expansion of Funding for Communities In Schools of Central Texas to Protect Equal Opportunity, Student Stability, and Access to Essential Supports WHEREAS, the Human Rights Commission is charged with advising the City Council on matters involving discrimination, promoting equal opportunity, and recommending measures that help ensure Austin is a city where all persons and groups are protected, treated with dignity, and able to fully participate in civic, educational, economic, and community life; and WHEREAS, Communities In Schools of Central Texas provides school-based, prevention-oriented services that help students and families overcome barriers related to poverty, housing instability, behavioral health needs, food insecurity, family crisis, and other circumstances that can impede equal access to education and opportunity; and WHEREAS, these barriers disproportionately affect students from low-income households, students of color, emergent bilingual students, students receiving special education services, and students experiencing family or housing instability, making continued access to campus-based support a matter directly connected to equity and human rights; and WHEREAS, Communities In Schools of Central Texas embeds trained professionals directly in schools to provide integrated student supports, including case management, behavioral health support, basic needs assistance, family engagement, crisis intervention, and referrals to community resources; and WHEREAS, in Austin, Communities In Schools of Central Texas provides school-based supports across Austin-area campuses, including direct services to students and families through intensive case management, behavioral health support, basic needs assistance, home visits, family engagement, and coordinated referrals to community partners; and WHEREAS, Communities In Schools of Central Texas’ 2024–2025 outcomes show that 99.9% of case- managed students stayed in school, 98.7% graduated or were promoted to the next grade level, and 90.2% improved in one or more of their individual academic, attendance, or behavior need areas; and WHEREAS, the Harvard EdRedesign Lab and Opportunity Insights study, When Resources Meet Relationships: The Returns to Personalized Supports for Low-Income Students, found that access to the Communities In Schools model improves academic achievement, increases high school graduation and college enrollment, and improves long-term earnings for students from low-income families; and WHEREAS, current municipal budget pressures threaten the continuity of critical youth, family, and behavioral health services, and reductions to school-based supports would place additional strain on students and families already facing systemic barriers to stability and opportunity; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Human Rights Commission affirms that continued City investment in …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE FULL HIV PLANNING COUNCIL MONDAY JULY 27TH, 2026, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, RM. 1208 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 MEMBERS: Kelle’ Martin, Chair Marquis Goodwin, Vice Chair Kristina McRae-Thompson, Secretary Drew Kyler, Treasurer Joe Anderson Jr. Alicia Alston Katherine Brandhuber Coats Adryan Brown Henry Chan Jeremy Caballero Brandon Diaz Judith Hassan Kyle Murphy Deondre Moore AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 7/24/2026 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 on June 24th, 2026. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS 2. Members will declare conflicts 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 6. Part B Staff Briefing DISCUSSION ITEMS 7. Discussion of 2027 Needs Assessment performance measures by service category from Administrative Agents 8. Discussion of 2026 Focus Group parameter updates 9. Discussion of Priority Setting and Resource Allocation (PSRA) training and Mock PSRA 10. Presentation of Cardea stigma index by Michelle Osorio DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 11. Discussion and approval of Assessment of the Administrative Mechanism tool 12. Discussion and approval of HIV Planning Council applicants a. Stephanie Eaton b. Alfredo Reyes Jr. c. Bart Williamson COMMITTEE UPDATES 13. Care Strategies and Engagement Committee 14. Finance and Assessment Committee FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 15. Discussion of workplan calendar 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 …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE FULL HIV PLANNING COUNCIL MONDAY JULY 27TH, 2026, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, RM. 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 MEMBERS: Kelle’ Martin, Chair Marquis Goodwin, Vice Chair Kristina McRae-Thompson, Secretary Drew Kyler, Treasurer Joe Anderson Jr. Alicia Alston Katherine Brandhuber Coats Adryan Brown Henry Chan Jeremy Caballero Brandon Diaz Judith Hassan Kyle Murphy Deondre Moore AGENDA ADDENDUM DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 16. Discussion and approval of Rapid Reallocations a. April 14th, 2026 b. June 24th, 2026 c. June 30th, 2026 d. July 2nd, 2026 e. July 7th, 2026 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 LIBRARY COMMISSION SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2026, AT 10 A.M. AUSTIN CENTRAL LIBRARY, 4TH FLOOR 710 WEST CESAR CHAVEZ STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Commission may be participating via video conference. 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 Laura Polio, 512-974-9624, laura.polio@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Lynda Infante Huerta, Chair Pamela Carlile Sara Gore Melissah Hasdorff Sheila Mehta Holly Sabiston Edward Selig, Vice Chair Dr. Suchitra Gururaj Elizabeth Hansen Andrea Herrera Moreno Lorrie Ann Mitchel AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Library Commission regular meeting held on June 29, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing on Library Facilities, Cody Scott, Austin Public Library Facilities Process Manager. Staff briefing on Library FY2027 Proposed Budget, John Cabiya, Austin Public Library Financial Manager II. 4. Staff briefing on Library Safety and Security, Cody Scott, Austin Public Library Facilities Process Manager. DISCUSSION 5. 6. 7. Discussion regarding the Library Commission Annual Internal Review and Report Submission. Discussion on potential further action and advocacy regarding the Book Safe Harbor Recommendation. Discussion and identification of Commission priorities for the upcoming year, including goal setting and strategic focus areas. 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 Laura Polio at Austin Public Library Department, at 512-974-9624 or laura.polio@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information about the Library Commission, please contact Laura Polio, Department Executive Assistant, at 512-974-9624 or laura.polio@austintexas.gov.
FY 2026-27 Budget Timeline POLICY INPUT FORECASTING & BUDGET DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL DELIBERATION & ADOPTION NEW FISCAL YEAR MARCH 31 APRIL 21 MAY 19 JULY 16 JULY 22 JULY 28 JULY 30 AUG. 4, 6 AUG. 12-14 OCTOBER 1 Board & Commission Recommendations Due Financial Forecast Presentation to City Council City Council Priority Setting City Manager’s Proposed Budget Presentation Community Input and Work Session Work Session Public Hearing and Work Session Work Session Budget Readings & Tax Rate Hearings First Day of the Fiscal Year MAR APR MAY JUL AUG OCT BOARDS & COMMISSIONS BUDGET PRIORITY SURVEY COMMUNITY INPUT MEETINGS & CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT TOWN HALLS OCT. 1 – SEP. 30 July 22, 2026 35 Austin Public Library – General Fund FY 2027 Proposed Budget: $80.0M 0.0% Increase Personnel – $46.4M Allocated - $22.3M Programmatic - $11.3M FY 2027 Positions: 451.6 FTEs Net Change: -11.0 FTEs 22 Library Facilities 6,475 Library Programs 694 Outreach Events July 22, 2026 13 Austin Public Library– General Fund Performance Highlights Department Key Performance Indicators Description FY25 Actual FY26 Target FY26 Estimate FY27 Target Number of library initiatives targeting underserved populations Number of active card holders from priority populations Percent of staff trained in de-escalation and safety protocols 21.00 25.00 26.00 31.00 25,511 25,000 23,398 26,250 NA 11.00 11.00 25.00 Program Highlights Net Programmatic Change: $133,596 • $449,000 increase in funding, including 5 facility management positions, to support the full utilization of the Austin History Center Campus, which integrates the recently reopened John Henry Faulk Building and the original Austin History Center building. • $315,000 reduction in funding for temporary personnel budget, with the savings reallocated to other departmental priorities. July 22, 2026 14 Austin Public Library – All Funds Expenditure by Fund Other Fund Highlights General Fund, $80.0M, 95.7% • $1.1 million in one-time funding from the Library Facilities Maintenance and Improvements Fund for audio-video equipment, lighting improvements, and a new loading dock at the Austin History Center Campus. Library Facilities Maintenance and Improvements, $3.6M, 4.3% July 22, 2026 15
Library Commission Meeting Minutes June 29, 2026 THE LIBRARY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2026 The Library Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, June 29, 2026, at the Hampton at Oak Hill Library in Austin, Texas. CALL TO ORDER Chair Infante Huerta called the Library Commission meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Pamela Carlile Elizabeth Hansen Sara Gore Holly Sabiston Lynda Infante Huerta, Chair Edward Selig, Vice-Chair Lorrie Ann Mitchel Commissioners Absent: Melissah Hasdorff Andrea Herrera Moreno Dr. Suchitra Gururaj Sheila Mehta PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Library Commission regular meeting on May 18, 2026. Library Commission Meeting Minutes June 29, 2026 The minutes meeting were approved on a motion by Vice Chair Selig and a second by Commissioner Mitchel. The motion passed on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Mehta, Hasdorff, Gururaj and Herrera Moreno absent. DISCUSSION 2. Discussion regarding the agenda for the July 25, 2026, Library Commission Retreat. Discussed. WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATION 3. Report of the recommendation by the Book Safe Harbor Working Group. Vice Chair Selig provided the update. DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL 4. Approval of an updated recommendation to the Austin City Council reaffirming and expanding the previously adopted Freedom to Read Resolution (Resolution Number 20220901-086) and further designating the City of Austin as a Book Safe Harbor. The motion to approve the recommendation to Council to reaffirm and expand the previously adopted Freedom to Read Resolution (20220901-086) and further designate the City of Austin as a Book Safe Harbor, was approved on Commissioner Mitchel’s motion, Commissioner Carlile’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Mehta, Gururaj, Hasdorff, and Herrera Moreno absent. STAFF BRIEFING 5. Staff briefing on the June 2026 APL Public Programming Highlights and Facilities Updates, by Hannah Terrell, Director of Libraries. The briefing was presented by Hannah Terrell, Director of Libraries. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Annual Internal Review Report Budget Facilities Update Security Library Commission Meeting Minutes June 29, 2026 ADJOURNMENT Chair Infante Huerta adjourned the meeting at 7:08 p.m. without objection.
Highlights & Updates Report Hannah Terrell, Director of Libraries July 2026 Public Services Highlights AUSTIN PUBLIC LIBRARY APL Public Programming Highlights Highlights Kids Block Party Austin Public Library hosted its annual Kids Block Party at Central Library, transforming the first-floor event center into a DINO-mite pop-up dinosaur museum. Families enjoyed a pop- up Dinosaur George museum with fossils, themed storytimes, crafts, book giveaways, and a CapMetro bus storytime featuring author Lindsay Leslie reading Gus Hearts the Bus. Paleontologists from the Texas Natural History Museum answered questions, while Austin Park Rangers led nature activities and STEM play included robotics demos. The event launched APL’s summer reading program, engaging young readers and families in an interactive, educational, and unforgettable kickoff to summer fun. Tuneful Tales with the Austin Symphony Orchestra Austin Symphony Orchestra’s Tuneful Tales brought vibrant, family‑friendly performing arts programs to Austin Public Library branches across the city. More than 2,000 children visited Central Library, University Hills Branch, and Windsor Park Branch to experience musical storytelling performed by ASO chamber ensembles and local storytellers. Each event featured hands‑on arts activities led by certified Orff Schulwerk educators or interactive music stations at Central Library, creating joyful, imagination‑sparked moments that turned library spaces into lively hubs of creativity for young audiences. 3 AUSTIN PUBLIC LIBRARY APL Public Programming Highlights Centennial Planning Updates Austin Public Library’s Centennial year reached new heights in June, marked by landmark achievements and citywide enthusiasm. The 100‑Year Carver Branch Juneteenth Community Cookout brought families together in celebration, blending food, music, and history with the debut of Freedom Legacies: Visual Reflections of Austin’s Juneteenth Festivities, a new Austin History Center exhibit honoring generations of Juneteenth traditions. Across the city, the festivities were impossible to miss. CapMetro introduced a striking Centennial‑themed bus now circulating through Austin’s neighborhoods, while APL’s Central Library earned national acclaim as one of TIME Magazine’s 25 Buildings That Represent America—described by sociologist Eric Klinenberg as “a palace for the people.” Central Library also became a hub of live storytelling as KAZI 88.7FM broadcast overlooking the atrium, interviewing APL Director Hannah Terrell and highlighting both summer initiatives and the library’s yearlong Centennial programming. Among the standouts is APL’s Summer Reading & Badge Challenge, recently named one of the best things to do in Austin by the Austin Chronicle. Running through August 8, the program invites participants to read for 600 minutes and complete three activity badges to earn …
7/24/2026 2 1 APL Facilities Division Update APL Facilities Division Update Cody Scott | Facilities Process Manager 1 2 Objectives Introduction Safety and Security Active projects Pending projects Developing projects Deferred Maintenance Austin History Center Campus Art for All Project 7/24/2026 Facilities Division BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS 30 Staff INVENTORY CONTROL 9 Staff MAINTENANCE CONSTRUCTION 15 Staff 4 Staff SAFETY AND SECURITY 40 Staff Total 100 Staff Members 3 4 Security Leadership Cody Scott Facilities Process Manager Jason Rosson Security Manager Lloyd Black Library Security Supervisor Ida Garza Library Security Supervisor Vacant Library Security Supervisor Vacant Emergency Planning Coord. St John Requejo Security Coordinator TCSO Peace Officers Vacant positions have been posted 3 4 2 Regional Coverage NORTH DOWNTOWN SOUTH Little Walnut Old Quarry John Gillum Milwood University Hills Windsor Park Howson Spicewood Yarborough St John Zaragoza Warehouse 11 Locations Central Austin History Center Campus 2 Locations Terrazas Twin Oaks Cepeda Ruiz Pleasant Hill Menchaca Carver Southeast Hampton at Oak Hill Willie Mae Kirk 10 Locations Safety and Security Priorities Library Staff Training • Civilian Response to Active Attack • De-escalation Training • Emergency Preparedness Training APD Collaboration • Meetings with APD Downtown Area Command have started to strengthen collaboration Expand collaboration efforts to all APD Commands using lessons learned • Enhance Emergency Preparedness • FEMA Disaster and Emergency Response Training 5 6 7/24/2026 5 6 3 Cross-Departmental Collaboration Criminal Trespass Notice (CTN) Working Group 7 City Departments Austin Public Library Parks & Recreation Homeless Strategies & Operations City Attorney’s Office Austin Police Department Austin Facilities Management Austin Management Services Key Outcomes Citywide CTN approach Consistent staff training Balance safety & public access Review forms & processes Ongoing interdepartmental coordination Next Coordination Meeting August 3, 2026 Thank You 1 7 8 7/24/2026 7 8 4 Slide 7 1 [@Scott, Cody] let me know what you think ☺ Valdez, Lucero [Library], 2026-07-22T20:26:05.328 Public Library Facilities Projects Public Library Facilities Projects Active Projects in 2026 Hampton at Oak Hill: Substantial Completion Willie Mae Kirk: Furniture and Floor Plan Under Review May Late Summer/Early Fall Winter 2027 Carver Roofing Old Quarry 9 10 7/24/2026 10 5 Pending Projects for 2027 Little Walnut 18-months 18 months Menchaca Menchaca Youth Wall Concept 11 12 7/24/2026 11 12 6 Menchaca Floor Layout Circulation desk concept Little Walnut Youth Wall Concept 13 14 7/24/2026 13 14 7 Little Walnut Floor Plan Little Walnut Exterior 15 16 7/24/2026 15 …
WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2026 – 3:00 P.M. AUSTIN WATER HEADQUARTERS WALLER CREEK CENTER 625 E 10TH STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Water and Wastewater Commission Budget Committee may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Vicky Addie, 512-972-0332, vicky.addie@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BUDGET COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Marcela Tunon, Chair (District 9) Shwetha Pandurangi (District 6) Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Vice Chair (District 8) Evan Wolstencroft (District 5) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers signed up to speak at 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. Approval of minutes from the June 11, 2026, Water and Wastewater Commission Budget Committee meeting. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. Austin Water’s Proposed FY 2026-2027 Budget Update Austin Water’s Proposed FY 2026-2027 through FY 2030-2031 Capital Spending Plan Update DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and consider approval of the Budget Committee’s Report FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Discussion of future agenda items ADJOURNMENT For more information on the Water and Wastewater Commission, please contact Vicky Addie at 512-972-0332 or vicky.addie@austintexas.gov. Visit the Water and Wastewater Commission website at https://www.austintexas.gov/content/water-and-wastewater-commission. 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 Vicky Addie at Austin Water, at 512-972-0332 or vicky.addie@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information.
WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION BUDGET COMMITTEE MINUTES THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2026 WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION BUDGET COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2026 The Water and Wastewater Commission Budget Committee convened in a regular meeting on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 625 E 10th Street in Austin, Texas. Budget Committee Members in Attendance: Committee Chair Marcela Tuñón, Committee Vice Chair Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Commissioner Shwetha Pandurangi, Commissioner Evan Wolstencroft Budget Committee Members Absent: None Chair Tuñón called the Water and Wastewater Commission Budget Committee to order at 3:04 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the May 8, 2026 Water and Wastewater Commission Budget Committee meeting. The minutes from the Water and Wastewater Commission Budget Committee regular meeting on May 8, 2026 were approved on Vice Chair Maxwell-Gaines’ motion, Commissioner Pandurangi’s second on a 4-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Austin Water Financial Forecast Operating Requirements Cost Drivers The presentation was made by Austin Water Acting Assistant Director Christina Romero, Austin Water Financial Manager Songli Floyd, and Austin Water Deputy Director Joseph Gonzales. 3. 4. Austin Water Financial Forecast New FTEs The presentation was made by Austin Water Acting Assistant Director Christina Romero, Austin Water Deputy Director Joseph Gonzales, and Austin Water Financial Manager Li Yang. Austin Water Capital Spending Plan Update The presentation was made by Austin Water Acting Assistant Director Christina Romero and Austin Water Financial Manager Frida Guo. 1 WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION BUDGET COMMITTEE MINUTES THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2026 5. Discussion of the Water and Wastewater Commission Budget Recommendations Report Discussion held regarding the process and timeline for developing this report. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 6. Review and possible action for future Budget Committee meeting schedule. The Committee agreed to hold a future meeting on July 23, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None. Chair Tuñón adjourned the meeting at 4:13 p.m. without objection. 2
Austin Water FY2027 Proposed Budget Significant Changes since Forecast Requirements FY2027 Proposed Budget FY2027 Forecast $899.8 M $908.4 M ($8.6 M) • $5.0 million increase in Transfer to Water and Wastewater CIP Fund • $4.3 million increase in City-wide wage adjustment • $2.6 million increase in Transfer to Technology Services Support • $1.2 million increase in Utility billing system support • $0.6 million increase in Street Cut cost • $0.6 million increase in Engineering professional services cost • $0.5 million increase in Customer facing leak repair Cost • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ($0.3) million decrease in Electrical and Lighting ($0.3) million decrease in Parts for Equipment ($0.3) million decrease in Expense Refunds ($0.3) million decrease in Information Technology Consulting Service ($0.4) million decrease in Electric Services ($0.4) million decrease in Building Maintenance ($0.5) million decrease in Reimbursement of CIP Charge ($0.5) million decrease in Transfer to Regional Radio System ($0.8) million decrease in computer software maintenance ($1.1) million decrease in Advertising for water conservation campaigns ($1.2) million decrease in Personnel Savings ($1.3) million decrease in Water conservation commercial incentives ($1.7) million decrease in Transfer to CPM Mgmt CIP ($2.1) million decrease in Consultant contracts and other services ($4.8) million decrease in Debt Service Costs ($7.4) million decrease in Budget utilization adjustment
REGULAR MEETING OF THE JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, July 22th, 2026, AT 6 PM CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS 301 W 2ND ST AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Joint Sustainability Committee may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by remotely, contact Amanda Mortl (amanda.mortl@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2651). telephone. To to speak register CURRENT JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE MEMBERS Home Commission Member Alternate Electric Utility Commission Kaiba White (Chair) Al Braden Resource Management Commission Charlotte Davis (Vice-Chair) GeNell Gary Urban Transportation Commission Varun Prasad Justin Jacobson Environmental Commission Haris Qureshi Zero Waste Advisory Commission Iris Suddaby Community Development Commission Vacant Vacant Vacant Vacant Austin Travis County Food Policy Board Andrew Smith Marissa Bell Economic Prosperity Commission Aaron Gonzales Zain Pleuthner Water & Wastewater Commission Chris Maxwell-Gaines Amanda Marzullo Parks & Recreation Board Luai Abou-Emara Shelby Orme Jon Salinas Josh Hiller Evgenia Murkes Peter Breton Chris Crookham Vacant Design Commission Planning Commission Austin/Travis County Public Health Commission City Council Mayor’s Representative Mayor’s Representative Vacant Rodrigo Leal Anna Scott Mayor’s Representative Mridula Madipakkam Mayor’s Representative Christopher Campbell Mayor’s Representative Diana Wheeler CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA Vacant N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Joint Sustainability Committee Special Called Meeting on June 25th, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding Rain to River. Presentation by Erin Wood, Environmental Conservation Program Manager, Austin Watershed Protection DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. Presentation by Bobby Levinski, Senior Staff Attorney for Save Our Springs Alliance regarding impacts of data centers. Discussion of policies regarding data centers. STAFF BRIEFINGS 5. Staff briefing regarding proposed Austin Climate Action and Resilience budget for fiscal year 2027. Presentation by Braden Latham-Jones, Climate Program Manager, Austin Climate Action and Resilience DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. 7. 8. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding Austin Climate Action and Resilience budget for fiscal year 2027. Approve a …
Rain to River: Austin Watershed Protection Strategic Plan Joint Sustainability Committee Austin Watershed Protection | July 22, 2026 What is Rain to River? Austin Watershed Protection’s Strategic Plan to Protect Austin’s Creeks and Communities Guiding Blueprint for Department Communication Resource – Establishes our mission, – Helps explain our vision, and values – Sets strategies and direction for the next 10 years work and priorities to staff, policymakers, and the community Note: Rain to River will update and replace the current Watershed Protection Strategic Plan 2 Guiding Principles for the Plan • • • • • • Center the needs of vulnerable populations Engage the community through clear and open communication Align our aspirations with community priorities Strengthen partnerships for greater impact Empower our leaders to advocate for our mission Create a dynamic and inclusive framework 3 Plan Highlights • Our mission remains unchanged to reduce the impacts of flooding, erosion, and water pollution • Reflects how we will strengthen and adapt our work to center community and build resilience • Expands our focus to include community voices, lived experience, and shared stewardship as essential components of our infrastructure • Holistic and proactive approach that balances immediate needs with our long-term vision • Equity not as a one-time initiative, but as an ongoing practice rooted in accountability and trust 4 Our Challenges • Climate change is driving more extreme weather, including more intense storms and prolonged drought • Historic inequities have left some neighborhoods more exposed to flooding and degraded waterways • Urbanization and development add pressure to our natural environment and infrastructure • Housing costs are driving displacement of residents and an increase in people experiencing homelessness 5 Community Engagement • Robust and inclusive process that spanned multiple years • We identified stakeholder groups that have been historically underrepresented in our past planning efforts and worked to engage with them more directly • We partnered with local organizations, community ambassadors, and advocacy groups to reach residents in every district • Engagement took many forms—surveys, interviews, focus groups, neighborhood meetings, and community events 6 Community Activation Group The Community Activation Group (CAG) helped shape the content of the plan and ensured that the diverse voices of our community are integral to the Rain to River planning process and Austin Watershed Protection’s work. • Diverse community leaders with expertise in the environment, community health, and disaster preparedness and recovery • Helped shape …
Joint Sustainability Committee Recommendation on Austin Climate Action and Resilience Budget 20260722-006 Date: July 22, 2026 Subject: 2027 Budget Recommendation on Austin Climate Action and Resilience FY Motioned By: Seconded By: Recommendation Recommendation to retain $75,000 Food and Climate Equity (FACE) Grants as part of the Austin Climate Action and Resilience budget for FY 2027 Description of Recommendation to Council The Joint Sustainability Committee recommends that the City Council keep $75,000 Food and Climate Equity Grants as part of the Austin Climate Action and Resilience budget for FY 2027. Rationale: “The Food and Climate Equity (FACE) Grant program supports a more just and resilient Austin by providing direct funding for community-led solutions that enable transformative change in the areas of food, climate, and resilience. The program aims to uplift the experience of those most impacted by systemic and structural inequities, eliminate disparities in health outcomes, and improve quality of life for all.” FACE grants are up to $3,000 to support community organizations that represent and/or serve racially and economically diverse Austinites and have unique insight into their communities' needs. In 2024, $150,000 was allocated to FACE grants, providing funding for 50 different community projects. Projects included food delivery services to a variety of vulnerable populations, support for community gardens, nutrition education programs and more. The program leverages significant community capital in the form of volunteer hours. The program has since been cut to $75,000, but is still making a meaningful impact and should be maintained at that level for FY 2027. Vote For: Against: Abstain: Absent: Attest: [Staff or board member can sign]
Joint Sustainability Committee Recommendation on Austin Energy Rates 20260722-007 Date: July 22, 2026 Subject: Recommendation on Austin Energy Rates Motioned By: Seconded By: Recommendation Recommendation to delay any Austin Energy rate increase until after a rate case process that includes a consumer advocate and full opportunity for customers to formally engage in the process. Description of Recommendation to Council The Joint Sustainability Committee recommends that the City Council refrain from increasing Austin Energy rates until after a rate case process, similar to the process implemented in 2016 and 2022. The Austin City Council should begin the public portion of Austin Energy’s rate case process in 2027 to better keep Austin Energy budgets aligned with costs, while ensuring that rates are justified for all customer classes and that rate design aligns with established policy priorities. In preparation, the Austin City Council should ensure that Austin Energy conducts an assessment of its costs and revenues. The City Council should direct the City Manager to initiate the process of hiring a consumer advocate to represent residential customers in the rate case and should initiate the hiring of an independent hearing examiner to preside over the rate case in 2027, with the goal of approving new rates in 2027 that are fair for all customers. Rationale: Following a challenge of Austin Energy rates to the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) in 2012, the City Council established a process for evaluating proposed rate changes that is similar in many ways to the process used by the PUCT. The purpose of utilizing this rate case process is to ensure that rate increases are justified, demonstrate that Austin Energy is operating with sufficient oversight and in the best interests of customers, and better ensure that rates will hold up to scrutiny by the PUCT and state lawmakers. Austin Energy has requested and received base rate increases outside of the established rate case process, has now requested another 5% increase and has stated that it plans to request 5% increases for the coming four years. These significant rate increases each year are a threat to affordability. It is also possible that any rate increase that is needed is being caused more by one customer class than another, which would make the 5% increase applied to all customer classes unfair. The appropriate amount for the monthly Customer Charge for residential customers, the break points for the residential rate …
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Joint Sustainability Committee Recommendation 20260722-006: Recommendation on Austin Climate Action and Resilience FY 2027 Budget Date: July 22, 2026 Recommendation Recommendation to retain $75,000 Food and Climate Equity (FACE) Grants as part of the Austin Climate Action and Resilience budget for FY 2027 Description of Recommendation to Council The Joint Sustainability Committee recommends that the City Council keep $75,000 Food and Climate Equity Grants as part of the Austin Climate Action and Resilience budget for FY 2027. Rationale: “The Food and Climate Equity (FACE) Grant program supports a more just and resilient Austin by providing direct funding for community-led solutions that enable transformative change in the areas of food, climate, and resilience. The program aims to uplift the experience of those most impacted by systemic and structural inequities, eliminate disparities in health outcomes, and improve quality of life for all.” FACE grants are up to $3,000 to support community organizations that represent and/or serve racially and economically diverse Austinites and have unique insight into their communities' needs. In 2024, $150,000 was allocated to FACE grants, providing funding for 50 different community projects. Projects included food delivery services to a variety of vulnerable populations, support for community gardens, nutrition education programs and more. The program leverages significant community capital in the form of volunteer hours. The program has since been cut to $75,000, but is still making a meaningful impact and should be maintained at that level for FY 2027. Date of approval: July 22, 2026 Motioned By: Kaiba White Vote: 10-0 Seconded By: Haris Qureshi For: Diana Wheeler, Charlotte Davis, Aaron Gonzales, Rodrigo Leal, Mridula Madipakkam, Haris Qureshi, Jon Salinas, Anna Scott, Iris Suddaby, Kaiba White Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Off the Dais: None Absent: Josh Hiller, Varun Prasad, Lane Becker, Chris Campbell, Chris Crookham, Chris Maxwell- Gaines, Melody McClary, Luai Abou-Emara Attest: Amanda Mortl, Staff Liaison
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Joint Sustainability Committee Recommendation 20260722-007: Recommendation on Austin Energy Rates Recommendation Recommendation to delay any Austin Energy rate increase until after a rate case process that includes a consumer advocate and full opportunity for customers to formally engage in the process. Description of Recommendation to Council The Joint Sustainability Committee recommends that the City Council refrain from increasing Austin Energy rates until after a rate case process, similar to the process implemented in 2016 and 2022. The Austin City Council should begin the public portion of Austin Energy’s rate case process in 2027 to better keep Austin Energy budgets aligned with costs, while ensuring that rates are justified for all customer classes and that rate design aligns with established policy priorities. In preparation, the Austin City Council should ensure that Austin Energy conducts an assessment of its costs and revenues. The City Council should direct the City Manager to initiate the process of hiring a consumer advocate to represent residential customers in the rate case and should initiate the hiring of an independent hearing examiner to preside over the rate case in 2027, with the goal of approving new rates in 2027 that are fair for all customers. Rationale: Following a challenge of Austin Energy rates to the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) in 2012, the City Council established a process for evaluating proposed rate changes that is similar in many ways to the process used by the PUCT. The purpose of utilizing this rate case process is to ensure that rate increases are justified, demonstrate that Austin Energy is operating with sufficient oversight and in the best interests of customers, and better ensure that rates will hold up to scrutiny by the PUCT and state lawmakers. Austin Energy has requested and received base rate increases outside of the established rate case process, has now requested another 5% increase and has stated that it plans to request 5% increases for the coming four years. These significant rate increases each year are a threat to affordability. It is also possible that any rate increase that is needed is being caused more by one customer class than another, which would make the 5% increase applied to all customer classes unfair. The appropriate amount for the monthly Customer Charge for residential customers, the break points for the residential rate tiers, and the price differentiation between the residential rate tires …
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Joint Sustainability Committee Recommendation 20260722-008: Recommendation on Dog’s Head Development Date: July 22, 2026 Recommendation: WHEREAS, the Joint Sustainability Committee (JSC) has been commissioned to advise City Council on matters related to conservation and sustainability; and WHEREAS, energy use, water consumption, water quality, and potential pollutants are pillars of concern for the Committee, and public trust and transparency are of the utmost importance; and WHEREAS, the proposed tenant of the Dog's Head site, Amazon Robotics, presents several risks to the surrounding environment through massive lithium-ion battery arrays that power the robots, creating fire, explosion, and toxic runoff hazards, and lithium-ion batteries can emit toxic chemicals such as hydrogen cyanide and carbon monoxide; and energy consumption at similar Amazon Robotics sites has required 9.5 megawatts of power to operate the facility; and WHEREAS, the JSC recognizes and seeks to call attention to, and to reduce, the harms that could be inflicted upon this property, the surrounding environmental area, and the East Austin community where it resides, and is emphatic that historical harms must not be continued through this project; and WHEREAS, the JSC acknowledges that adjacent landowners and neighborhood associations were not made aware of the annexation until after the fact, breaking with the healthy, expected, and necessary processes valued and codified by the City; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin has not conducted an Environmental Assessment Study, an Environmental Resource Inventory, or a Tree Survey, nor worked with the State to assess existing pollutants on the property; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin is recommending expanded access to the Dog's Head site via at least three bridges across the Colorado River as part of the infrastructure package, yet has not conducted an Environmental Assessment or Impact Study; and WHEREAS, the JSC recognizes that this project falls within the Blackland Prairie ecoregion, and that the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department states that less than 1% of this ecoregion remains in Texas; and WHEREAS, the JSC acknowledges that the project site is habitat for hundreds of species of migratory and resident birds, drawing birders from around the world each year who contribute millions of dollars to the regional economy; and WHEREAS, the JSC understands that the project encompasses alluvial aquifers that store and filter water along the river, providing drinking water for Austin's Colony, Manor, Travis County, downstream counties such as Bastrop, as well as for livestock and wildlife; …
Unsustainable Demands of Data Centers PRESENTATION TO JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE JULY 22, 2026 Bobby Levinski, Senior Staff Attorney Source: National Renewable Energy Laboratory ERCOT Queue. 480 Projects Competing for Power by 2032. Local Impacts to Energy Rates Data Centers Strain on Austin Energy • Austin Energy: “An AI data center could be built in as little as 18 months for the same amount of load as a high density mixed use development covering thousands of acres that may take 20-25 years to fully build out.” • Transmission and Distribution Costs • Ratepayers responsible for covering the costs of building and maintaining substations, transmission lines, and distribution networks • Costs are passed on to ratepayers as delivery charges; esp. if substantial upgrades required. • New power generation? See eg. Peaker Plant Discussion. • Market competition for power purchase agreements. • Stranded costs - what happens if AE ramps up then data center vacates? State Impacts Data Centers Strain on Texas Rates • At state level, Texas will need more transmission infrastructure to serve the new large energy loads.~ $33 billion • Austin Energy will pay a larger share of statewide transmission costs as its total load grows. • Power costs will rise if demand grows faster than transmission, batteries, and generation. • Need for rate class protection to prevent the transfer of these costs onto residential and small businesses Water Demands Data Centers Are NOT in State Water Planning • 2030 Forecast: State already at a 1.6 Trillion Gallon deficit to meet water demands (Source: 2022 TWDB State Water Plan) • False Comparison • Data Centers do NOT replace residential water demands • Water demands are largely based on anticipated population growth • Data Centers represent unmet demands in state / regional plans • Water is a finite resource Direct vs. Indirect Water Demands Water-Energy Nexus. • Basic truth: every unit of electrical energy flowing to a data is coverted to heat; which must be removed • Reducing direct water usage generally increases energy demand • Air cooling = low direct water, more energy (indirect water demand) • Water cooling = high direct water, less energy • Non-water cooling technologies available = higher operational and capital costs • Other than wind and solar, most power generation is water intensive Climate Reality in Texas. Wrong location for Data Center Epicenter? • Non-curtailable uses • Require Constant Cooling • Claim to be “Critical …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2026, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1401/1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Joint Inclusion Committee may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Ryan Sperling, 512-974-3568, ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Primary Representative: Justin Parsons (Chair) Nirali J Thakkar Member Commission: African American Resource Advisory Commission Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission VACANT Commission for Women Commission on Aging Richard Bondi Commission on Immigrant Affairs Diane Kanawati Commission on Veterans Affairs Early Childhood Council Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission Human Rights Commission LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities VACANT Craig McNary Amanda Afifi Tannya Oliva-Martínez Jerry Joe Benson (Vice Chair) Lisa Chang Alternate Representative: Alexandria Anderson Nayer Sikder VACANT Teresa Ferguson Azeem Edwin VACANT Delphi Alvizo Dulce Castaneda Lila Igram VACANT Gabriel Arrelano AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Joint Inclusion Committee regular meeting on June 24, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing regarding the Officer-Involved Shooting Dashboard. Briefing by Sara Peralta, Public Information and Marketing Program Manager, and Crystal Kimbrough, Policy Compliance Consultant, Austin Police Oversight. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. Discussion regarding the status of previously approved bylaw amendments and the potential for future amendments. Discussion on actions taken, discussion held, and staff briefings received by JIC member commissions at their recent meetings. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve a recommendation for Inclusion of Infrastructure Equity and Medical Resilience in the Pilot Knob Library & Austin Resilience Network Project. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 6. 7. Update from the Community Engagement Working Group regarding its progress and planned community engagement activities for the remainder of FY2026. Update from the FY2026-27 Budget Follow-Up Working Group regarding its progress on tracking this year’s budget recommendations. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City …
JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2026 JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE MINUTES REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2026 The Joint Inclusion Committee convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at the Permitting and Development Center, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. in Austin, Texas. Chair Parsons called the Joint Inclusion Meeting to order at 6:09 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Justin Parsons (Chair) Jerry Joe Benson (Vice Chair) Richard Bondi Lisa Chang Tannya Oliva Martinez Craig McNary Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Amanda Afifi Nayer Sikder Azeem Edwin PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Joint Inclusion Committee regular meeting of May 27, 2026. The minutes were approved on Commissioner Bondi’s motion, Commissioner Chang’s second on an 8-0 vote. Vice Chair Benson was off the dais. Commissioners Kanawati, Laake-Stanfield, Thakkar, and Wilson were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing on the Levers of Economic Mobility Index and recap of the 2026 Fair Housing Economic Mobility Conference. Presentation by Gary Aaron, Business Process Consultant Sr., and Shivani Datar, Business Process Specialist, Austin Equity & Inclusion. 1 JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2026 The presentation was made by Gary Aaron, Business Process Consultant Sr., and Shivani Datar, Business Process Specialist, Austin Equity & Inclusion. 3. Staff briefing regarding the Human Rights Impact Review. Briefing by Shafina Khaki, Human Rights Office, Austin Equity & Inclusion. The presentation was made by Dr. Lindsey Wilson, Director of Austin Equity and Inclusion, and Shafina Khaki, Human Rights Officer, City of Austin. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. 5. 6. 7. Introduction of new Equity Officer Dr. Joseph Allen to the committee. Presentation by Dr. Joseph Allen Equity Officer, and Dr. Lindsey Wilson, Director, Austin Equity & Inclusion. The presentation was made by Dr. Joseph Allen, Interim Equity Officer, and Dr. Lindsey Wilson, Director, Austin Equity & Inclusion. Presentation regarding the Austin Police Department (APD) Collective Sex Crimes Unit and discussion of APD engagement with the Joint Inclusion Committee. Presentation by Stephanie Gonzales, Equity and Inclusion Coordinator, APD. Item 5 was taken up before Item 2 without objection. The presentation was made by Stephanie Gonzales, Equity and Inclusion Coordinator, APD. Discussion on the newly established Native American and Indigenous Quality of Life Commission. Discussion was held. Discussion on where commissions stand with the pilot knob recommendation. Discussion was held. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. Approve a recommendation regarding funding for the SAFE …
. RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Joint Inclusion Committee Recommendation Number: [YYYYMMDD-XXX]: Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget & November 2026 Bond Recommendations for Pilot Knob Library & Austin Resilience Network Site WHEREAS, the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) serves to advise the Austin City Council on matters of equity, civil rights, quality of life, and full access to city services for all historically marginalized communities across Austin; and WHEREAS, the proposed Pilot Knob Library and Austin Resilience Network Site project in District 2 represents a critical civic anchor serving Southeast Austin—a region along the Eastern Crescent that has historically faced underinvestment in public infrastructure and extreme weather vulnerabilities; and WHEREAS, three advisory bodies represented on the Joint Inclusion Committee have evaluated this project and passed matching resolutions urging immediate city action, specifically: • The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities (Recommendation No. 20260612-007); • The Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission (Recommendation No. 20260623-007); and • The African American Resource Advisory Commission (Recommendation No. 20260707- 008); and WHEREAS, residents who are medically vulnerable, elderly, living with disabilities, or reliant on power-dependent medical devices (such as oxygen concentrators, home dialysis, and ventilators) face life-threatening consequences during prolonged power outages and extreme thermal events; and WHEREAS, true resilience infrastructure must go beyond basic emergency sheltering by providing real-time medical triage capabilities and equal electrical reliability compared to adjacent new commercial developments; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Joint Inclusion Committee endorses and consolidates the recommendations of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities, the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission, and the African American Resource Advisory Commission; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Joint Inclusion Committee recommends that the Austin City Council direct the City Manager to incorporate the following provisions into the FY 2026–2027 Operating Budget and/or the November 2026 Bond Package: . 1. Designation as a Medical Triage Anchor: Capital allocations for the Pilot Knob Library & Austin Resilience Network Site must include high-capacity, redundant power infrastructure, industrial backup generators, and heavy-duty electrical outlets capable of powering and recharging life-sustaining medical equipment during emergency activations. 2. Surrounding Grid Hardening: Direct Austin Energy to prioritize electrical grid hardening and circuit micro-grid development in surrounding legacy Southeast Austin neighborhoods (District 2) to ensure equitable power reliability during extreme weather events. 3. Accessibility & Language Equity: Allocate funding to ensure the Pilot Knob Resilience Network Site provides fully accessible physical space (meeting ADA …
. RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Joint Inclusion Committee Recommendation Number: 20260722-005: Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget & November 2026 Bond Recommendations for Pilot Knob Library & Austin Resilience Network Site WHEREAS, the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) serves to advise the Austin City Council on matters of equity, civil rights, quality of life, and full access to city services for all historically marginalized communities across Austin; and WHEREAS, the proposed Pilot Knob Library and Austin Resilience Network Site project in District 2 represents a critical civic anchor serving Southeast Austin—a region along the Eastern Crescent that has historically faced underinvestment in public infrastructure and extreme weather vulnerabilities; and WHEREAS, three advisory bodies represented on the Joint Inclusion Committee have evaluated this project and passed matching resolutions urging immediate city action, specifically: • The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities (Recommendation No. 20260612-007); • The Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission (Recommendation No. 20260623-007); and • The African American Resource Advisory Commission (Recommendation No. 20260707- 008); and • The Commission on Immigrant Affairs (Recommendation No. 20260706-005); and WHEREAS, residents who are medically vulnerable, elderly, living with disabilities, infants, children, and pregnant individuals, or reliant on power-dependent medical devices (such as oxygen concentrators, home dialysis, and ventilators) face life-threatening consequences during prolonged power outages and extreme thermal events; and WHEREAS, true resilience infrastructure must go beyond basic emergency sheltering by providing real-time medical triage capabilities and equal electrical reliability compared to adjacent new commercial developments; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Joint Inclusion Committee endorses and consolidates the recommendations of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities, the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission, and the African American Resource Advisory Commission, the Commission on Immigrant Affairs; and . BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Joint Inclusion Committee recommends that the Austin City Council direct the City Manager to incorporate the following provisions into the FY 2026–2027 Operating Budget and/or the November 2026 Bond Package: 1. Designation as a Medical Triage Anchor: Capital allocations for the Pilot Knob Library & Austin Resilience Network Site must include high-capacity, redundant power infrastructure, industrial backup generators, and heavy-duty electrical outlets capable of powering and recharging life-sustaining medical equipment during emergency activations. 2. Surrounding Grid Hardening: Direct Austin Energy to prioritize electrical grid hardening and circuit micro-grid development in surrounding legacy Southeast Austin neighborhoods (District 2) to ensure equitable power reliability during extreme weather events. 3. Accessibility …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) SPECIAL CALLED MEETING JULY 22, 2026 – 12:00 PM STREET JONES BUILDING (SJB)- SUITE 200A 1000 E. 11TH STREET, 78702 AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the CDC 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 Miguel Lopez, (512) 975-1575, Miguel.lopez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Noe Elias, Chair, Montopolis Jenny E. Achilles, Private Sector Tisha-Vonique Hood, Public Sector Raul E. Longoria, South Austin Cassandra Medrano, South Austin Jo Anne Ortiz, Public Sector Lyric E. Wardlow, Vice Chair, Public Sector Taniquewa S. Brewster, Rosewood-Zaragosa Cynthia Jaso, Dove Springs Sonia Martinez, East Austin Valerie Menard, St. John’s Ebonie Oliver, Colony Park 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. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 1. Discussion and approval of a recommendation concerning the Dog’s Head development based on a recommendation approved by the Environmental Commission. Discussion led by Commissioner Longoria. 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 Miguel Lopez at Austin Housing Department, at (512) 975-1575, Miguel.lopez@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more Miguel.lopez@austintexas.gov]. information on the CDC, please contact Miguel Lopez at (512) 975-1575,
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2026, AT 6:30 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Building and Standards Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Melanie Alley, 512-974-2679, dsdcredbsc@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Michael Francis, Chair Lisa Garza Myra Martinez Carrie Stewart, Fire Marshal (Ex Officio) Jeffrey Musgrove, Vice Chair Grant Gilker Manesh Nair Harrison Brown Mia Ibarra Raisch Tomlanovich AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Building and Standards Commission Regular meeting on June 24, 2026. PUBLIC HEARINGS New Case(s) The Commission will hear the following cases concerning alleged violations of the City’s Property Maintenance Code and may issue an order to vacate, relocate occupants, repair, demolish, or secure the premises; and may assess civil penalties: 2. Case Number: CL 2026-076086 Property address: 941 E 50th Street / Owner: Elia P. Escalante, et al. Staff presenter: Courtney Britt Staff recommendation: Demolish residential structure. 3. 4. 5. 6. Case Number: CL 2026-076095 Property address: 7810 Burleson Road / Owner: 7800 Burleson Investor LLC Staff presenter: Juan Villarreal Staff recommendation: Repair commercial multi-family structure. Case Number: CL 2026-076051 Property address: 7501 Berkman Drive / Owner: Gregory J. Kelly Staff presenter: Jose Castillo Staff recommendation: Repair fire-damaged residential structure. Case Numbers: CL 2026-076058 Property address: 1623 W Parmer Lane / Owner: TM Event Center Parmer LLC Staff presenter: Richard Lamancusa Staff recommendation: Demolish fire-damaged commercial structure. Case Number: CL 2026-026484 Property address: 1015 E 10th Street, aka 916 Waller Street / Owner: Ebenezer Baptist Church Staff presenter: Hayden Aston Staff recommendation: Repair commercial multi-family structure. Appeal(s) The Commission will hear the following appeals and may take action: 7. Case Number: CV 2026-058243 Property address: 800 W 3rd Street / Appellant: …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026, AT 6 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Zoning and Platting Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than 2 p.m. on the day of the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, please use the QR code or link at the end of this document. If you have questions regarding speaker registration, please contact Ella Garcia, Staff Liaison, at LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-978-0821. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Hank Smith, Chair (District 8) Betsy Greenberg, Vice Chair (District 10) Ryan Puzycki, Secretary (District 7) Alejandra Flores, Parliamentarian (District 5) Luis Osta Lugo (Mayor’s Representative) Scott Boone (District 1) David Fouts (District 2) Lonny Stern (District 3) Andrew Cortes (District 4) Christian Tschoepe (District 6) Taylor Major (District 9) Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0821 Attorney: AJ Urteaga, 512-974-2386 Page 1 of 6 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first four speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Rezoning: Location: C14-2025-0089 - 1120 and 1122 S Capital of Texas Highway; District 8 1120 ½ South Capital of Texas Hwy SB, 1120 South Capital of Texas Hwy SB, 1122 South Capital of Texas HWY SB, 1220 South Capital of Texas Hwy SB, Eanes Creek Watershed Owner/Applicant: AREIT City View LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Drenner Group, P.C. (Leah M. Bojo) LO and LR to LR-V-CO-DB90 Recommended Beverly Villela, 512-978-0740, beverly.villela@austintexas.gov Austin Planning 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2026-0032 - City-Initiated Rezoning of Jimmy Clay Golf Course and Roy Kizer Golf Course; District 2 5400 Jimmy Clay Drive, Williamson Creek and Onion Creek Watersheds Owner/Applicant: City of Austin (Austin Parks and Recreation) Austin Parks and Recreation (Ricardo Soliz) Agent: SF-3 and DR to P Request: Recommended Staff Rec.: Nancy Estrada, 512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov …
SPEAKER REGISTRATION All participants wishing to address the commission must register to speak. Public participation is available by teleconference or in-person. Presentations and handouts are requested to be e- mailed by 1:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. TELECONFERNCE REGISTRATION Registration for participation by teleconference closes at 2:00 p.m., the day of the meeting. Teleconference code and additional information to be provided after the closing of the teleconference registration period. IN-PERSON REGISTRATION While in-person registrants are encouraged to register in advance of the meeting, in-person registration closes at 5:30 p.m., the day of the meeting. Please scan the QR code below with a mobile device or click on the link below. Mobile devices will also be available at the meeting for public use for the purpose of speaker registration. SPEAKER DONATION OF TIME For discussion cases, speaker donation of time is an available option for in-person participants. Both the registered speaker donating time and the speaker recipient must be present when the public hearing is conducted. See chart below regarding speaker time allotments. SPEAKING ORDER The speaking order is determined by the order in which individuals register to speak and is conducted on a first-come, first-served basis. If multiple speakers register as the Primary Speaker, the first to register is allotted the additional speaking time. Participants who are part of a group or organization and wish to request a specific speaking order must contact Ella Garcia, Staff Liaison, at LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov or 512-978-0821 as soon as possible, and no later than 2:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Click on the link below or scan the QR code and submit the form to register to speak. Speakers should submit a separate registration form for each item of interest. https://forms.office.com/g/Ash1EsNFf4 SPEAKER TESTIMONY TIME ALLOCATION PUBLIC HEARING Speaker Number Time Allocated Total Time Allocated Applicant/Agent or primary speaker in favor Primary speaker in opposition 1 1 6 minutes 12 minutes (with donated time, including 3-minute rebuttal) 6 minutes 9 minutes (with donated time) All other speakers in favor or opposition Unlimited 3 minutes 6 minutes (with donated time) All speakers are allowed three (3) minutes of donated time from a speaker present during the Public Hearing.
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, July 7, 2026 ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2026 The Zoning and Platting Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Smith called the Zoning and Platting Meeting to order at 6:09 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Hank Smith, Chair Betsy Greenberg, Vice Chair Ryan Puzycki, Secretary David Fouts Luis Osta Lugo Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Alejandra Flores, Parliamentarian Lonny Stern Commissioners Absent: Scott Boone Andrew Cortes Taylor Major Christian Tschoepe PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. The minutes from the meeting of Tuesday, June 2, 2026, were approved on the consent agenda, on Secretary Puzycki’s motion, Commissioner Stern’s second, on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Boone, Cortes, Major, and Tschoepe were absent. 1 ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, July 7, 2026 PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Rezoning: Location: C14-2026-0027 - 4106 Medical Parkway; District 10 4106, a portion of 4100, 4102 ½, and 4104 Medical Parkway, Shoal Creek Watershed Owner/Applicant: Medical Parkway Plaza, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: HD Brown Consulting (Amanda Brown) LO to GR-CO-ETOD-DBETOD Recommended Cynthia Hadri, 512-974-7620, cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov Austin Planning The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of GR-CO-ETOD-DBETOD for C14-2026- 0027 - 4106 Medical Parkway; District 10, located at 4106, a portion of 4100, 4102 ½, and 4104 Medical Parkway, was approved on the consent agenda, on Secretary Puzycki’s motion, Commissioner Stern’s second, on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Boone, Cortes, Major, and Tschoepe were absent. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2026-0033 - Capital of Texas Reservoir GST Rezoning; District 8 1107 ½ North Capital of Texas Highway North Bound, Bee Creek Watershed Owner/Applicant: City of Austin Water Department (Eric Sermeno) Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: I-RR and SF-2 to P Recommended Cynthia Hadri, 512-974-7620, cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov Austin Planning The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of P for C14-2026-0033 - Capital of Texas Reservoir GST Rezoning; District 8, located at 1107 ½ North Capital of Texas Highway North Bound, was approved on the consent agenda, on Secretary Puzycki’s motion, Commissioner Stern’s second, on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Boone, Cortes, Major, and Tschoepe were absent. 4. Rezoning: Location: C14-2025-0089 - 1120 and 1122 S Capital of Texas Highway; District 8 1120 ½ …
Fire Evacuation Route Plan for the City of West Lake Hills Prepared by: The West Lake Hills Police Department Updated August 2022 1 | P a g e 02 C14-2025-0089 - 1120 and 1122 S Capital of Texas Highway; District 81 of 39 This document is designed to provide guidance in the event an evacuation of some or all of the residents of or visitors to West Lake Hills becomes necessary. Evacuation plans are normally put in place to prepare for natural disasters – floods, hurricanes, earthquakes, mudslides, wildfires, etc. For purposes of this document, we will focus on evacuation procedures related to wildfire, since that is the most likely natural disaster we will encounter in the City of West Lake Hills. The City of West Lake Hills is a unique, heavily forested suburban community located just minutes from downtown Austin. With its unique terrain, it presents unique issues when formulating an evacuation plan. Many of the streets in the city are narrow and winding, which presents issues for emergency equipment. Many pieces of firefighting apparatus are large and the firefighters will need to have access to all sides of the apparatus, requiring it be parked in the middle of the street and reducing the likelihood of other vehicles being able to pass by on the same street. Several areas and neighborhoods inside the City of West Lake Hills are only accessible by one ingress/egress point, which also presents issues when trying to evacuate. As stated above, many pieces of firefighting apparatus are large enough to block ingress/egress on narrower city streets. There will almost always be a fire hose on at least a portion of the street. Since it is illegal and dangerous to run over a fire hose, that may mean that, depending on where the fire is located, the firefighting equipment may block the only ingress/egress route for many homeowners. Law Enforcement may also have to restrict access to certain streets to allow firefighters to do their jobs safely. The Westlake Fire Department discussed the West Lake Hills area in their Wildfire Action Plan, updated July 2022. In it, they say, “West Lake Hills is a perfect example of Wildland Urban Interface hazards. The community has not experienced, nor do they understand, the problems associated with a wildland / urban interface fire…Most residents think the possibility of a woodland /urban interface fire is a low probability. Most …
