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ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, September 15, 2026 ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 MEETING MINUTES The Zoning and Platting Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Greenberg called the Zoning and Platting Meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Betsy Greenberg, Vice Chair Ryan Puzycki, Secretary Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Alejandra Flores, Parliamentarian Scott Boone Andrew Cortes David Fouts Taylor Major Luis Osta Lugo Lonny Stern Commissioners Absent: Hank Smith, Chair Christian Tschoepe PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. The minutes from the meeting of Tuesday, September 1, were approved on the consent agenda on Secretary Puzycki’s motion, Parliamentarian Flores’ second, on a 9-0 vote. Chair Smith and Commissioner Tschoepe were absent. 1 ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, September 15, 2026 C14-2026-0046 - Howard Plaza; District 1 3127 East Howard Lane, Harris Branch 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Peter Pham W/LO to GR Request: Staff recommends GR-CO Staff Rec.: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Staff: Austin Planning The public hearing was closed on Vice Chair Greenberg’s motion, Secretary Puzycki’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Chair Smith and Commissioner Tschoepe were absent. The motion to postpone to October 20, 2026, was approved on Parliamentarian Flores’ motion, Commissioner Major’s second, on an 8-1 vote. Commissioner Stern voted nay. Chair Smith and Commissioner Tschoepe were absent. C14-2026-0022 - 12900 North US 183; District 6 12900 North US Highway 183, Rattan Creek 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Nieman Properties Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Drenner Group PC (Amanda Swor) GR to CS-V-CO Recommendation Pending; Applicant Indefinite Postponement Request Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Austin Planning Staff: The motion to approve the Applicant’s indefinite postponement request was approved on the consent agenda on Secretary Puzycki’s motion, Parliamentarian Flores’ second, on a 9-0 vote. Chair Smith and Commissioner Tschoepe were absent. 4. Site Plan: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: SPC-2024-0393C - The Good Shepherd Anglican Church of Austin; District 1 2913 Ferguson Lane, Walnut Creek The Good Shepherd Anglican Church - Austin Henderson Professional Engineers (Jennifer Henderson) 1) Site Plan with height over 25 feet in the W/LO Zone 2) Phased Site Plan duration more than 3 years. …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2026-0019 – Dalton Airport Overlay Rezoning DISTRICT: 2 ZONING FROM: I-RR ADDRESS: 1019 Dalton Lane PROPERTY OWNER: HPI Acquisition, LLC AGENT: Winstead PC (Micah King) ZONING TO: LI SITE AREA: 16.25 acres (707, 850 sq. ft.) CASE MANAGER: Cynthia Hadri 512-974-7620, Cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommendation is to grant limited industrial services – conditional overlay (LI-CO) combined district zoning. The conditional overlay will prohibit the following uses: • Basic Industry • Custom Manufacturing • Drop-Off Recycling Collection Facility • Light Manufacturing • Recycling Center • Resource Extraction • Scrap and Salvage ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: October 6, 2026: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: The applicant is amenable to staff’s recommendation of LI-CO with the prohibited uses listed above. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is approximately 16.25 acres, developed with a plant nursery with access to Dalton Lane, an ASMP level 2 street and Sherman Road an ASMP level 1 street. The site is currently designated interim – rural residential (I-RR) combined district zoning. 02 C14-2026-0019 - Dalton Airport Overlay Rezoning; District 21 of 10 C14-2026-0019 2 The surrounding zoning patterns consist of light industrial, commercial and automotives uses, single family residential and mobile home parks (I-RR; I-SF-2; CH-CO; CS-CO; LI- CO; MH). Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and B (Aerial View). The applicant is requesting limited industrial services – conditional overlay (LI-CO) combined district zoning to allow for a broader range of uses that align with the existing developments in the area. Please refer to Exhibit C (Applicant’s Summary Letter). BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. The limited industrial service district is intended as an area primarily for commercial services and limited manufacturing uses, generally on moderately sized sites. The conditional overlay combining district may be applied in combination with any base district. The district is intended to provide flexible and adaptable use or site development regulations by requiring standards tailored to individual properties. 2. Zoning changes should promote compatibility with adjacent and nearby uses. Limited warehousing and distribution zoning is generally a low intensive, low traffic generating land use. With the addition of the prohibited uses in the conditional overlay restricting the more intensive land uses on the property, the environmentally sensitive property will have a lower impact from the future land use. …
Dylan and Katherine Thorwaldson 7905 Woodcroft Dr. Austin, TX 78745 To Whom It May Concern, We live nearby and support the proposed rezoning to CS at 3601 Davis Ln. There are already many businesses along Brodie and Davis, and we do not think a storage facility would have much impact on traffic compared with other types of development. It would also be convenient for families and homeowners in the surrounding neighborhoods. The lot has sat vacant for a long time, and we think having an active, maintained property there would be an improvement. The project would also expand the city’s tax base to help pay for community needs. For those reasons, we are in favor of the rezoning. Sincerely, Dylan and Katherine Thorwaldson eSign ID: 2f542a02-163c-4af5-b30c-f1ac4651ed8503 C14-2026-0057 - 3601 Davis Lane; District 81 of 2 03 C14-2026-0057 - 3601 Davis Lane; District 82 of 2
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2026-0057 - 3601 Davis Lane DISTRICT: 8 ZONING FROM: GR-CO ZONING TO: CS-CO ADDRESS: 3601 Davis Lane PROPERTY OWNER: W.W. Deerfield, Ltd. SITE AREA: 2.89 acres (125, 888 sq. ft.) AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael Whellan) CASE MANAGER: Cynthia Hadri 512-974-7620, Cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: The staff recommendation is to deny general commercial services – conditional overlay (CS-CO) combined district zoning. The conditional overlay will: 1) limit development of the property to the following: • Maximum height – 50 feet • Maximum floor area ratio – 1:1 • Maximum building coverage - 50% 2) prohibit the following uses: • Automotive rentals • Automotive repair services • Automotive sales • Automotive washing (of any type) • Campground • Custom manufacturing • Commercial off-street parking • Construction sales and services • Drop-off recycling collection facility • Electronic prototype assembly • Electronic testing • Exterminating services • Hospital (general) • Hospital (limited) • Limited warehousing and distribution • Medical offices exceeding 5,000 square feet of gross floor space • Off-site accessory parking • Pawn shop services • Service station • Vehicle storage ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: October 6, 2026: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: 03 C14-2026-0057 - 3601 Davis Lane; District 81 of 16 C14-2026-0057 2 ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: This property is subject to Ordinance No. 980813-C, which settled disputes regarding the applicability of the Save Our Springs (SOS) Ordinance. CASE MANAGER COMMETNS: The property in question is approximately 2.89 acres and undeveloped. The property has access to Davis Lane (ASMP Level 3) and Deer Lane (ASMP Level 1) and is currently zoned community commercial – conditional overlay (GR-CO) combined district zoning. The surrounding area is characterized as mixed use with commercial services and multifamily in the area (GR-CO; LR; CS-1; MF-1; PUD). There is a public (P) zoning to the west, developed with fire station 29 and to the south is the William H. Russel Karst preserve (I- RR). Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and B (Aerial View). The property is also located in Edwards Aquifer Recharge zone, an environmentally sensitive area and it is in the Drinking Water Protection Zone. There is a Critical environmental feature (CEF) setback on the property along with a 60 foot pipeline easement. The City of Austin Pipeline Ordinance prohibits a use requiring evacuation assistance within 500 feet of a hazardous pipeline. This includes Medical Offices exceeding 5,000 …
ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION SITE PLAN EXTENSION REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: SP-2024-0279C ZAP HEARING DATE:October 6, 2026 PROJECT NAME: Harris Branch E-35A Condominiums ADDRESS OF SITE: 11814 CAMERON ROAD COUNCIL DISTRICT: 1 WATERSHED: Harris Branch JURISDICTION: Austin Full Purpose APPLICANT/ OWNER: AGENT: (512) 758-7474 Jonathan Fleming, KTCivil Austin HB Residential Properties LTD (518) 356-4445 200 Harborside Dr Suite 300 Schenectady, NY 12305 Jonathan Fleming, KTCivil 6805 N. Capital of Texas Highway Suite 315 Austin, TX 78731 (512) 758-7474 CASE MANAGER: Chris Sapuppo (512) 978-4556 chris.sapuppo@austintexas.gov PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is requesting an additional three (3) year extension to a site plan expiration date totaling to a (6) year expiration date for Site Plan. The construction of 78 detached condominium units’ development for residential use on a 15.179-acre site with associated parking, driveways, storm sewers, rain gardens, and water quality and utility improvements for a total of 229,136 sqft of impervious cover (35%). The project is located within the Harris Branch Watershed and is subject to all watershed protection regulations as set forth in Chapter 25 of the City of Austin Code of Ordinances. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval to extend this site plan permit by three (3) years to (6) years, based on the case meeting criteria from LDC Section 25-5-21(D) that allows applicants to seek approval from Commission for an extension if doing a phasing plan. The applicant has included a justification letter explaining details of this site (see attached). 25-5-63(C) Extension of released site plan by the Land Use Commission: “the Land Use Commission may extend the expiration date of a released site plan beyond the date established by this chapter if the Land Use Commission determines that the request complies with the requirements for extension by the director under 25-5-62 (Extension of Released Site Plan by Director).” SUMMARY COMPONENTS OF SITE PLAN: LAND USE: The site is zoned PUD-SF-6, all site calculations (F.A.R., Building coverage, and impervious cover) are within the allowed amount. The applicant filed the original application for site plan 04 SP-2024-0279C - Harris Branch E-35A Condominiums; District 11 of 9 SP-2024-0279C Harris Branch E-35A Condominiums approval with the good faith expectation that the site plan would be constructed. ENVIRONMENTAL: All environmental comments have been cleared. TRANSPORTATION: All transportation comments have been cleared. PREVIOUS APPROVALS None PROJECT INFORMATION SITE AREA EXISTING ZONING FLOOR-AREA RATIO BUILDING COVERAGE IMPERVIOUS COVERAGE PARKING 661,197 sq. ft. PUD,SF-6 Allowed/Required …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL CARE STRATEGIES AND ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6TH 2026, 6:00 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 CARE STRATEGIES AND ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Kristina McRae-Thompson, Chair Alicia Alston Adryan Brown Jeremy Caballero Marquis Goodwin, conflicted Kyle Murphy AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 10/5/2026 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 Care Strategies and Community Engagement committee on April 7th, 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 DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Discussion of Integrated Plan for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Discussion and approval of meeting time and day FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 7. 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 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 CITY OF AUSTIN FIREFIGHTERS’, POLICE OFFICERS’ AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL’S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2026, AT 10:00 A.M. AUSTIN HUMAN RESOURCES’ LEARNING AND RESEARCH CENTER 5202 E BEN WHITE, SUITE 500 AUSTIN, TX 78741 Some members of the City of Austin Firefighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission may be participating by 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, call or email Matthew Chustz, 512-974- 2859, Matthew.Chustz@austintexas.gov. The committee may go into a closed session under the Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071, of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from legal counsel on any item on this agenda. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Jolsna Thomas, Chair Robert Gross, Commissioner CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Sarah Ivory, Vice Chair AGENDA 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 from the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting on August 3, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. 5. Discussion and action regarding the request of one or more Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services candidates to the Commission to appoint a three-member board for another mental or physical examination, as applicable, pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code, Section 143.022(c), and City of Austin Fire Fighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations, Rule 5.05. Discussion and action regarding the request of one or more Austin Police Department candidates to the Commission to appoint a three-member board for another mental or physical examination, as applicable, pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code, Section 143.022(c), and City of Austin Fire Fighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations, Rule 5.05. Discussion and action to approve the 2027 regular meeting schedule of the City Of Austin Firefighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission. Discussion and action …
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2026 CITY OF AUSTIN FIREFIGHTERS’, POLICE OFFICERS’, AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL’S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2026 The City of Austin Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission convened in a Regular meeting on Monday, August 3, 2026, at 5202 E. Ben White Boulevard, Suite 500, in Austin, Texas. Chair Thomas called the City of Austin Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Jolsna Thomas, Chair Sarah Ivory, Vice Chair Robert Gross PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None Present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes from the City of Austin Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Meeting on June 26, 2026. The minutes from the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission special called meeting on June 26, 2026, were approved on Commissioner Gross’ motion, Vice Chair Ivory’s second on a 3-0 vote. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and action regarding the request of one or more Austin Fire Department candidates to the Commission to appoint a three-member board for another mental or physical examination, as applicable, pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code, Section 143.022(c), and City of Austin Fire Fighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations, Rule 5.05. Chair Thomas combined items 2 & 3 without objection. The motion to approve a three-member board was approved on Vice Chair Ivory’s motion, Commissioner Gross’ second on a 3-0 vote. 1 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2026 3. Discussion and action regarding the request of one or more Austin Police Department candidates to the Commission to appoint a new three-member board for another mental or physical examination, as applicable, pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code, Section 143.022(c), and City of Austin Fire Fighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations, Rule 5.05. The motion to approve a three-member board was approved on Vice Chair Ivory’s motion, Commissioner Gross’ second on a 3-0 vote. 4. Discussion and action to approve future meeting dates and times. Discussion was held regarding future meeting dates and times. EXECUTIVE SESSION 5. Receive legal counsel, pursuant to 551.071 of Texas Local Government Code, regarding the appointment of a new three-member …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE COMMISSION ON AGING AGE FRIENDLY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2026, AT 11:00 A.M. CITY OF AUSTIN PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, 1401/1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Age Friendly Advisory 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 Nicole Alexander, Nicole.Alexander@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Richard Bondi, Chair Suzanne Anderson Teresa Ferguson Henry Van de Putte Selena Yee 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. STAFF BRIEFINGS 1. Staff briefing regarding the 2026-2030 Age-Friendly Austin (AFA) Action Plan current status and plan implementation timeline. Presentation by Nicole Alexander, Age Friendly Program Coordinator, and Halana Kaleel, Public Health Community Engagement Specialist, Austin Public Health DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion and review of the final draft of the Age Friendly Austin Action Plan for 2026-2030. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and possible action on the Commission on Aging’s action plans for the AFAP 2026- 2030. 4. Discussion and possible action on edits on the Commission on Aging Build, Bridge, and Champion Framework for the Age-Friendly Austin Action Plan (2026–2030). 5. Discussion and possible action on amending the 2026 meeting schedule for the Age Friendly Advisory Committee. 6. Discussion and possible action on adopting the 2027 meeting schedule for the Age Friendly Advisory Committee. 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 email Nicole Alexander at Austin Public Health Department, at Nicole.Alexander@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Age Friendly Advisory Committee, please email Nicole Alexander at Nicole.Alexander@austintexas.gov.
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE COMMISSION ON AGING AGE FRIENDLY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MONDAY, OCTOBER 5TH, 2026, AT 11:00 A.M. CITY OF AUSTIN PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, 1401/1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Age Friendly Advisory 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 Nicole Alexander, Nicole.Alexander@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Richard Bondi, Chair Suzanne Anderson Teresa Ferguson Henry Van de Putte Selena Yee DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS AGENDA ADDENDUM 7. Discussion and possible action to approve the draft 2026–2030 Age-Friendly Action Plan and recommend formal endorsement by the Commission on Aging. 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 email Nicole Alexander at Austin Public Health Department, at Nicole.Alexander@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Age Friendly Advisory Committee, please email Nicole Alexander at Nicole.Alexander@austintexas.gov.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. VIRTUAL MEETING Art in Public Places Panel may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: Art in Public Places Panel: September Virtual Meeting | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Art in Public Places Manager Jaime Castillo at jaime.castillo@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-7852. CURRENT PANEL MEMBERS: Kristi-Anne Shaer, Chair Heidi Schmalbach, Arts Commission Liaison Andrew Danziger Camille Jobe AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Lindsey Millikan, Vice Chair Fatima Carbajal Bernardo Diaz The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Art in Public Places Panel Regular meeting September 14, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding Art in Public Places Program, including Conservation, Current Projects and Milestones. Presentation by Jaime Castillo, AIPP Manager, Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. Discussion of Arts Commission Liaison Report on Action Items from September 21, 2026, Arts Commission Meeting. Presentation by Heidi Schmalbach, Arts Commission Liaison. Discussion of the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Art in Public Places Projects 50% Final Design Update. Presentation by Alex Irrera, Art in Public Places Coordinator Senior, Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Approve a recommendation to Arts Commission for the Northeast Service Center: Suspended 3D Art in Public Places Artist Selection. Presentation by Rebecca Rende, Art in Public Places Coordinator Senior, Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment. Approve a recommendation to Arts Commission for the Northeast Service Center: Cistern Murals Art Call. Presentation by Rebecca Rende, Art in Public Places Coordinator Senior, Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment. Art in Public Places Panel Guidelines and Associated Polices Working Group report and possible action. Approve a recommendation regarding updates to the Art in Public Places Guidelines and Policies per City Council Resolution No. 20250306-029. Presentation by Jaime …
Arts Commission Community Interest Announcement Name of Event People’s Gallery Opening Exhibition and Arts & Humanities Kickoff October 2, 2026 (6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.) Austin City Hall 301 W 2nd St, Austin, Texas 78701 A quorum of the Arts Commission members may be present. No action will be taken, and no Arts Commission business will occur. For more information, please contact: Jesus Varela 512-974-2444 Jesus.Varela@AustinTexas.gov
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE HISPANIC LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2026, 5:00 PM AUSTIN PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1401 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Nekaybaw Watson at nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2562. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Lyssette Galvan, Chair Amanda Afifi Andrea Flores Yesenia Ramos AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Dulce Castañeda, Vice Chair Elizabeth Morales Jesús Perales Melissa Ruiz 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 Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission regular meeting on September 22, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Approve a Recommendation to Council to Support the Family and Community Affected by the September 20, 2026 Shooting. 3. Approve a Recommendation to Council to Recognize the Recent APD Shooting & Create Supportive Measures to Provide Public Accountability FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Nekaybaw Watson or Nekaybaw.watson@austinexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. Austin City Clerk’s Office, 512-974-2562 the at at For more information on the Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission, please contact Nekaybaw Watson at nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2562.
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission Recommendation Number: [20260929-002]: Support for the Family and Community Affected by the September 20, 2026 ICE-Involved Shooting in Austin Date of Approval: September 29, 2026 Recommendation: The Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission recommends that Austin City Council take immediate action to support our community member, Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, his family, and the broader Austin immigrant community following the September 20, 2026, shooting of Mr. Garces Perez by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in North Austin. The Commission calls on Austin City Council to ensure access to medical care, legal support, transparency, and community safety resources for those affected, and to advocate for full accountability and an independent investigation into the incident. Description of Recommendation to Council: ● Direct City resources and staff, where legally permissible, to connect Mr. Garces Perez's family and legal counsel with available victim support services, translation and interpretation assistance, and mental health resources. ● Formally request that federal authorities, including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and ICE, ensure Mr. Garces Perez receives immediate and adequate medical care for his injuries, and that he is not deported before a thorough, independent investigation into the shooting is completed, including an explanation for the lack of medical treatment. ● Support Austin Police Department's (APD) independent investigation into the incident and request that City Council receive regular public updates on the investigation's findings and any related body camera, dashcam, or witness video evidence. ● Request that City Council Members whose districts are directly affected by this incident, including Council Members Chito Vela (District 4) and Mike Siegel (District 7), work together on all outcomes related to this incident, given that the affected area sits along the seam between their districts. ● Request that the City of Austin and Travis County, including elected officials and executive staff, do everything within their power to ensure all facts of this case are shared publicly and are made language-accessible in at least English and Spanish. ● Call for full accountability for this incident, including ensuring the federal agent involved does not leave the state so that he may be questioned, publicly identify the federal agent by name, and that all relevant body camera footage is turned over to local authorities. ● Call on APD to prioritize peaceful de-escalation strategies and to uphold the constitutional right to assembly …
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission Recommendation 20260929-003: Recognition of Recent APD Shooting & Supporting Measures to Provide Public Accountability WHEREAS, on July 24, 2026, 17-year-old Anthoneil Williams II was fatally shot by Austin Police Department (APD) officers at a neighborhood park near Baden Lane and Dessau Road; and WHEREAS, subsequent official reviews and Austin Police Department disclosures revealed that Anthoneil Williams II was unarmed and the object in his waistband was a water bottle at the time officers discharged their weapons; and WHEREAS, while the shooting remained under active investigation, Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis publicly stated that “all points” indicated the incident was a “suicide by police,” assigning a possible motive to Anthoneil Williams II before the completion of independent and thorough investigations; and WHEREAS, the National Police Accountability Project (NPAP), a national organization dedicated to police accountability and civil rights, specifically criticized APD's rapid characterization of Anthoneil Williams II's death as “suicide by cop,” raising concerns that assigning such a label before a meaningful investigation shifts attention away from questions of de-escalation, use of force, and governmental accountability; and WHEREAS, the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF), a national organization of police executives and law-enforcement professionals, recognizes that encounters involving individuals believed to be seeking a lethal police response should prompt specialized crisis intervention emphasizing time, distance, communication, patience, and de-escalation, and has documented that many such encounters can be resolved without the use of lethal force; and WHEREAS, terminology such as “suicide by cop” or “suicide by police,” particularly when used before an investigation has established a person's intent, risks shifting responsibility for a police involved death onto the deceased, making that individual the perceived causal actor in their own death while prematurely shaping public understanding of the government's use of deadly force; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin should use neutral, fact-based language when communicating about police-involved deaths and should distinguish between evidence concerning a person's possible mental or behavioral health crisis and the separate question of whether officers' actions, tactics, de-escalation efforts, and use of force were appropriate; and WHEREAS, repeated patterns of officer misconduct, insufficient de-escalation, and unjustified use of force have historically inflicted severe trauma and deadly harm across Austin communities; and WHEREAS, civilian oversight bodies, including the Community Police Review Commission, require unfettered access to all body-worn camera footage, dispatch recordings, internal affairs files, and investigative materials to …
Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission September 22, 2026 HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 The Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at Austin City Hall, room 1101. Chair Galvan called the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Lysette Galvan, Chair Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Dulce Castañeda, Vice Chair Amanda Afifi Andrea Flores Elizabeth Morales Jesús Perales Yesenia Ramos Melissa Ruiz PUBLIC COMMUNICATION : GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission regular meeting on August 25, 2026. The minutes from the meeting on August 25, 2026 were approved during the September 22, 2026 meeting on Commissioner Afifi’s motion, Commissioner Ramos’ second on an 8-0 vote. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing from Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center regarding the grand re-opening and programming. Presentation by Michelle Rojas, Manager, Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center, Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment (ACME). 1 Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission September 22, 2026 The briefing was given by Michelle Rojas, Manager, Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center, ACME. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation from Proyecto Teatro regarding the Community Navigator Contract. Presentation by Raquel Rivera, Hector Ordaz, and Luis Ordaz. This item was postponed by the Chair to the next meeting on October 27, 2026. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS -Presentation from Voting Organization to find a way to get more Latino voters registered and engaged in the upcoming election. -Scheduling a special called meeting ADJOURNMENT Chair Galvan adjourned the meeting at 7:15p.m. without objection. 2
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission Recommendation Number: [20260929-002]: Support for the Family and Community Affected by the September 20, 2026 ICE-Involved Shooting in Austin Date of Approval: [Insert Date of Approval] Recommendation: The Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission recommends that Austin City Council take immediate action to support our community member, Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, his family, and the broader Austin immigrant community following the September 20, 2026, shooting of Mr. Garces Perez by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in North Austin. The Commission calls on Austin City Council to ensure access to medical care, legal support, transparency, and community safety resources for those affected, and to advocate for full accountability and an independent investigation into the incident. Description of Recommendation to Council: ● Direct City resources and staff, where legally permissible, to connect Mr. Garces Perez's family and legal counsel with available victim support services, translation and interpretation assistance, and mental health resources. ● Formally request that federal authorities, including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and ICE, ensure Mr. Garces Perez receives immediate and adequate medical care for his injuries, and that he is not deported before a thorough, independent investigation into the shooting is completed. ● Support Austin Police Department's (APD) independent investigation into the incident and request that City Council receive regular public updates on the investigation's findings and any related body camera, dashcam, or witness video evidence. ● Request that City Council Members whose districts are directly affected by this incident, including Council Members Chito Vela (District 7) and Mike Siegel (District 4), work together on all outcomes related to this incident, given that the affected area sits along the seam between their districts. ● Request that the City of Austin and Travis County, including elected officials and executive staff, do everything within their power to ensure all facts of this case are shared publicly and are made language-accessible in at least English and Spanish. ● Call for full accountability for this incident, including ensuring the federal agent involved does not leave the state so that he may be questioned, and that all relevant body camera footage is turned over to local authorities. ● Call on APD to prioritize peaceful de-escalation strategies and to uphold the constitutional right to assembly during public protests related to this incident. ● Direct the City Manager's Office to coordinate …
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission Recommendation 20260929-003: Recognition of Recent APD Shooting & Supporting Measures to Provide Public Accountability WHEREAS, on July 24, 2026, 17-year-old Anthoneil Williams II was fatally shot by Austin Police Department (APD) officers at a neighborhood park near Baden Lane and Dessau Road; and WHEREAS, subsequent official reviews and Austin Police Department disclosures revealed that Anthoneil Williams II was unarmed and the object in his waistband was a water bottle at the time officers discharged their weapons; and WHEREAS, while the shooting remained under active investigation, Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis publicly stated that “all points” indicated the incident was a “suicide by police,” assigning a possible motive to Anthoneil Williams II before the completion of independent and thorough investigations; and WHEREAS, the National Police Accountability Project (NPAP), a national organization dedicated to police accountability and civil rights, specifically criticized APD's rapid characterization of Anthoneil Williams II's death as “suicide by cop,” raising concerns that assigning such a label before a meaningful investigation shifts attention away from questions of de-escalation, use of force, and governmental accountability; and WHEREAS, the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF), a national organization of police executives and law-enforcement professionals, recognizes that encounters involving individuals believed to be seeking a lethal police response should prompt specialized crisis intervention emphasizing time, distance, communication, patience, and de-escalation, and has documented that many such encounters can be resolved without the use of lethal force; and WHEREAS, terminology such as “suicide by cop” or “suicide by police,” particularly when used before an investigation has established a person's intent, risks shifting responsibility for a police involved death onto the deceased, making that individual the perceived causal actor in their own death while prematurely shaping public understanding of the government's use of deadly force; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin should use neutral, fact-based language when communicating about police-involved deaths and should distinguish between evidence concerning a person's possible mental or behavioral health crisis and the separate question of whether officers' actions, tactics, de-escalation efforts, and use of force were appropriate; and WHEREAS, repeated patterns of officer misconduct, insufficient de-escalation, and unjustified use of force have historically inflicted severe trauma and deadly harm across Austin communities; and WHEREAS, civilian oversight bodies, including the Community Police Review Commission, require unfettered access to all body-worn camera footage, dispatch recordings, internal affairs files, and investigative materials to …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE LIBRARY COMMISSION MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2026, AT 6 P.M. AUSTIN HISTORY CENTER CAMPUS JOHN HENRY FAULK BUILDING, 4TH FLOOR MEETING ROOM 425 800 GUADALUPE STREET, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 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 July 25, 2026. DISCUSSION 2. Presentation by Carol Eckelkamp, President of the League of Women Voters of the Austin Area on Collaboration - The Austin Public Library Commission and the League of Women Voters of the Austin Area. 3. Discussion of Future Advocacy Opportunities and Development of a Framework for Commission Engagement in the Next Year. STAFF BRIEFINGS 4. Staff briefing on Austin Public Library Centennial Celebrations by Baylor Johnson, Public Information and Marketing Program Manager. 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.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AUSTIN AREA HIV PLANNING COUNCIL MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28th, 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. 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 the Office of Support at (737)-825-1684 or email HIVPlanningCouncil@austintexas.gov. CURRENT HIV PLANNING COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kelle’ Martin, Chair Marquis Goodwin, Vice Chair Kristina McRae-Thompson, Secretary Drew Kyler, Treasurer Alicia Alston Katherine Brandhuber Coats Adryan Brown Henry Chan Jeremy Caballero Brandon Diaz Stephanie Eaton Judith Hassan Kyle Murphy Deondre Moore Alfredo Reyes. Jr. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 9/25/2026 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 Full Council meeting on August 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 and announcements 4. Office of Support Staff Briefing 5. Administrative Agent Staff Briefing 6. Part B Staff Briefing DISCUSSION ITEMS 7. Discussion of governing documents a. Bylaws b. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) c. Policy and Procedures 8. Discussion of Profile of Provider Capacity and Capability Survey 9. Discussion of 2027 HIV Planning Council Retreat DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 10. Discussion and approval of prospective HIV Planning Council member a. Aurelio Alcocer 11. Discussion and approval of Federal Fiscal Year 2027 (FFY27) Budget COMMITTEE UPDATES 12. Care Strategies and Engagement Committee 13. Finance and Assessment Committee FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 14. 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 Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 4 p.m. Permitting and Development Center, Room 1203 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the 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 Cara Bertron at (512) 974-1446 or cara.bertron@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS Carl Larosche, Chair Tonya Pleasant-Wright AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order or, for remote participation, no later than noon the day before the meeting, 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 Preservation Plan Committee regular meeting on May 21, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding implementation of the Equity-Based Preservation Plan. Presentation by Cara Bertron, Program Manager II, Austin Planning, and Annie Flom, Senior Planner, Austin Planning. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Update on the East Austin Historic Resource Survey. 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 Cara Bertron at Austin Planning at (512) 974-1446 or cara.bertron@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Preservation Plan Committee, please contact Cara Bertron at (512) 974- 1446 or cara.bertron@austintexas.gov.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION PRESERVATION PLAN COMMITTEE Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 4 p.m. Permitting and Development Center, Room 1203 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the committee may be participating by videoconference. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS X Carl Larosche, Chair X Roxanne Evans X Tonya Pleasant-Wright DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No public communication. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Preservation Plan Committee regular meeting on February 10, 2026. MOTION: Approve the minutes of the regular meeting on February 10, 2026 on a motion by Commissioner Evans, Commissioner Pleasant-Wright seconding. Vote: 3-0. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. 4. Staff briefing regarding purview of the Preservation Plan Committee. Presentation by Cara Bertron, Program Manager II, Austin Planning. • Staff provided an overview of Committee purview from code. Staff briefing regarding implementation of the Equity-Based Preservation Plan. Presentation by Cara Bertron, Program Manager II, Austin Planning, and Annie Flom, Senior Planner, Austin Planning. • Staff provided an overview of Plan implementation. Staff briefing regarding the Historic Preservation Office 2025 Impact Report. Presentation by Annie Flom, Senior Planner, Austin Planning. • Staff presented the Impact Report. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. 6. Outreach and engagement for the East Austin Historic Resource Survey Update. • Staff presented background information on outreach and engagement for the historic resource survey. • Commissioners discussed outreach opportunities. Committee meeting schedule and format for 2026. • The Committee will meet quarterly. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT For more information on the Preservation Plan Committee, please contact Cara Bertron at (512) 974- 1446 or cara.bertron@austintexas.gov.
Early Childhood Council Community Interest Announcement Proclamation Honoring Cathy McHorse Joint City of Austin and Travis County proclamation honoring the life of Cathy McHorse September 24, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Austin City Hall 301 W 2nd St, Austin TX 78701 A quorum of Early Childhood Council members may be present. No action will be taken, and no Early Childhood Council business will occur. For more information, please contact: Caitlin Oliver-McLaughlin 512-972-6205 caitlin.oliver@austintexas.gov
REGULAR MEETING OF THE JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, September 23rd, 2026, AT 6 PM CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS 301 W 2ND ST AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Joint Sustainability Committee may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by remotely, contact Amanda Mortl (amanda.mortl@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2651). telephone. To to speak register CURRENT JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE MEMBERS Home Commission Member Alternate Electric Utility Commission Kaiba White (Chair) Al Braden Economic Prosperity Commission Aaron Gonzales (Vice- Chair) Zain Pleuthner Resource Management Commission Charlotte Davis GeNell Gary Urban Transportation Commission Varun Prasad Justin Jacobson Environmental Commission Haris Qureshi Zero Waste Advisory Commission Iris Suddaby Community Development Commission Jo Anne Ortiz Richard Brimer Caitlin Griffith Valerie Menard Austin Travis County Food Policy Board Melody McClary Marissa Bell Water & Wastewater Commission Chris Maxwell-Gaines Michael "Mike" Reyes Parks & Recreation Board Luai Abou-Emara Shelby Orme Design Commission Planning Commission Austin/Travis County Public Health Commission City Council Mayor’s Representative Mayor’s Representative Jon Salinas Josh Hiller Vacant Vacant Rodrigo Leal Anna Scott Mayor’s Representative Mridula Madipakkam Mayor’s Representative Chris Campbell Mayor’s Representative Diana Wheeler Evgenia Murkes Peter Breton Vacant Vacant N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2. Approve the minutes of the Joint Sustainability Committee Special Called Meeting on June 24th, 2026. Approve the minutes of the Joint Sustainability Committee Special Called Meeting on July 22nd, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding Rain to River. Presentation by Erin Wood, Environmental Conservation Program Manager, Austin Watershed Protection DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion of zoning policies regarding data centers HOME COMMISSION UPDATES 5. Update regarding two new working groups: 1) Local Solar and Storage and process; 2) Long Duration Storage –Charlotte Davis, Resource Management Commission. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access …
Rain to River: Austin Watershed Protection Strategic Plan Joint Sustainability Committee Austin Watershed Protection | September 23, 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 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 the plan via: ✓ Synthesis of community feedback ✓ Helping design & broadcast survey …
JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES July 22, 2026 The Joint Sustainability Committee convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at City Hall Council Chambers (301 W 2nd St) in Austin, Texas. Chair Kaiba White called the Meeting to order at 6:29 pm Commissioners in Attendance: Kaiba White, Aaron Gonzalez, Mridula Madipakkam, Haris Qureshi, Jon Salinas Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Charlotte Davis, Iris Suddaby, Diana Wheeler, Rodrigo Leal, Anna Scott Board Members Absent: Varun Prasad, Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Chris Campbell, Chris Crookham, Parks PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None Present DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. 2. Presentation by Bobby Levinski, Senior Staff Attorney for Save Our Springs Alliance regarding impacts of data centers. Discussion of policies regarding data centers. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. 4. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding Austin Climate Action and Resilience budget for fiscal year 2027. Discussion regarding recommendation. Discussed. A motion to approve the recommendation with amendments was made by Chair White, seconded by Commissioner Haris, and approved on a 10-0 vote. Recommendation is adopted Approve a recommendation to Council regarding energy and water rate increases. Discussion regarding recommendation. 1 5. Discussed. The motion to approve the recommendation to Council to was approved on Commissioner Chair White’s motion, Commissioner Scott’s second on a 10-0 vote. Recommendation is adopted Approve a recommendation to Council regarding Dog’s Head Development. Discussion regarding recommendation. Discussed. A motion to approve the recommendation with amendments was read into the record and made by Commissioner Gonzales, seconded by Commissioner Davis, and approved on a 10-0 vote. Recommendation is adopted Chair White adjourned meeting at 7:48 pm without objection. 2
JOINT SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES June 24, 2026 The Joint Sustainability Committee convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at City Hall Council Chambers (301 W 2nd St) in Austin, Texas. Chair Kaiba White called the Meeting to order at 6:12 pm Commissioners in Attendance: Kaiba White, Anna Scott, Iris Suddaby, Mridula Madipakkam Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Aaron Gonzales, Rodrigo Leal, Diane Wheeler, Charlotte Davis, Chris Crookham, Varun Prasad, Josh Hiller Board Members Absent: Chris Campbell, Chris Maxwell-Gaines, Haris Qureshi, Jon Salinas PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None Present APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Joint Sustainability Committee Regular Meeting on May 13th, 2026. Minutes were approved on Madipakkam’s motion and Scott’s second on a 10-0 vote with Leal off the Dais. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding Travis County Environmental Preferred Procurement Program. Presentation by Ryan Kenney and Katie Cane, Travis County Operational Sustainability. HOME COMMISSION UPDATES 3. Update regarding the status of Mopac Expansion – Chris Crookham, Austin/Travis County Public Health Commission. Update struck from agenda DISCUSSION 4. Discussion to develop Joint Sustainability Committee priorities and plan for upcoming year. Proposed ideas: a. Bond $450 million b. Policy changes that don’t cost the City money 1 c. Sustainable purchasing, ncluding LCC d. Refrigerants and other short-lived pollutants e. Electric generation i. Permitting for residential solar installations ii. Green Choice iii. Community solar f. Emergency purchasing- Emergency Management presentation g. Dog’s Head East Austin Development h. AI / Data center recommendations, i. water usage limitation policies i. Water Conservation j. Wildfire risk reduction k. Education and awareness on sustainability for City of Austin l. Transportation i. Electrification of city fleet ii. Encouraging public transit use iii. Active transportation including sidewalks, bike lanes, street trees, etc FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Data Centers- City manager office already has a presentation? Audit finance committee, what they’ve learned what gaps they have • Dog’s Head development, no action item- Env Commission had a meeting, Watershed, applicant- July • LCC- Marin County • Rain to River Chair White adjourned meeting at 8:11 pm without objection. 2
REGULAR MEETING OF THE JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2026 AT 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 VACANT VACANT Teresa Ferguson Azeem Edwin VACANT Delphi Alvizo Dulce Castaneda Lila Igram Asher Knutson Gabriel Arrellano AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2. Approve the minutes of the Joint Inclusion Committee regular meeting on August 26, 2026. Approve the minutes of the Joint Inclusion Committee special called meeting on August 12, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Staff briefing regarding the Creative Reset Phase II: Reimagining Austin’s Cultural Facilities and Museums. Briefing by Candice Cooper, Interim Chief Administrative Officer, ACME. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. 5. Discussion regarding the final schedule for home commission updates to the Joint Inclusion Committee Discussion regarding potential meeting dates and times for next year’s annual schedule. WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS 6. Report from the FY2026-27 Budget Follow-Up Working Group regarding the status of budget recommendations. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. 8. Approve a recommendation regarding recognition of recent Austin Police Department shooting and supporting measures to provide public accountability. Approve the formation of a working group to formulate budget recommendations for the FY2027-28 budget cycle. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin …
JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2026 JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE MINUTES REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2026 The Joint Inclusion Committee convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at the Permitting and Development Center, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. in Austin, Texas. Chair Parsons called the Joint Inclusion Meeting to order at 6:17 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Justin Parsons (Chair) Richard Bondi Lisa Chang Tannya Oliva-Martínez Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jerry Joe Benson (Vice Chair) Diane Kanawati PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Joint Inclusion Committee regular meeting on July 22, 2026. The July 22, 2026 minutes were approved on Commissioner Chang’s motion, Commissioner Bondi’s second 6-0 vote. Commissioners Afifi, Alvizo, Castaneda, McNary, and Thakkar were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. Discussion regarding a schedule of future presentations on the activities of member commissions. Discussion was held. Discussion regarding departments and offices to ask to present at future commission meetings. 1 JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2026 Discussion was held. 4. Discussion regarding a recommendation for the Accessible Austin Certification program and implementation of accessibility requirements. Withdrawn without objection. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve membership changes and discuss future areas of focus for the commission’s working groups. Discussion was held. No action was taken. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Discussion of meeting time and location for next year’s annual schedule - Chang Discussion and possible action regarding APD shooting- Oliva-Martínez Final report from Budget Follow-Up Working Group – Benson Formation of FY2027-2028 Budget Working Group – Benson ADJOURNMENT Chair Parsons adjourned the meeting at 7:21 p.m. without objection. 2
The Creative Reset Phase II Reimagining Austin’s Cultural Facilities and Museums Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment July 2026 Why Now? Austin Has Changed. Our Cultural System Must Change With It. ▪ Austin's population continues to grow and diversify. ▪ Community expectations have shifted from simply preserving facilities to actively programming and activating them. ▪ Residents expect welcoming, accessible, vibrant public spaces that are open, responsive, and community-centered. ▪ The Creative Reset presented an opportunity to rethink how our facilities operate, not just maintain the status quo. Emma S Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center 2 Our Community Spaces Cultural Centers and Entertainment Complex Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex African American Cultural & Heritage Facility + Dedrick Hamilton House Asian American Resource Center Connelly-Yerwood “Pink” House Emma S Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural + Genealogy Center Museums and Art Center Montopolis Negro School Zilker Hillside Theater Dougherty Arts Center Elisabet Ney Museum UMLAUF Sculpture Garden & Museum Susanna Dickinson Museum O. Henry Museum Old Bakery & Emporium 23rd Street Renaissance Artist Market 3 Our Approach The Creative Reset Phase II Reimagining Austin’s Cultural Facilities and Museums Beverly Sheffield Hillside Theater Our Approach We designed this process around listening. Community Engagement Internal Assessment Staff Visioning Site Identity Exercise Operational Review Recommendations Implementation Plan Evaluation 5 Nearly a year of engagement ensured that our recommendations reflect both community priorities and operational realities. Elisabeth Ney Museum 6 Community: What We Heard The Creative Reset Phase II Reimagining Austin’s Cultural Facilities and Museums ACME Creative Reset Engagement Community: What We Heard Activate our facilities More activity, more energy, more opportunities. Expand partnerships Collaborate with artists, nonprofits, schools, and community organizations. Improve customer experience Create welcoming, consistent, easy-to-access spaces. Reduce barriers Simplify processes and increase accessibility. Celebrate each site's unique identity Honor history while creating new opportunities. Brush Square Pun-Off Event 8 Staff: What We Learned The Creative Reset Phase II Reimagining Austin’s Cultural Facilities and Museums Dougherty Arts Center Staff: What We Learned ▪ Staff are passionate and deeply committed to serving the community. ▪ Operational processes vary significantly across facilities. ▪ Administrative responsibilities often limit time available for programming and community engagement. ▪ Greater collaboration, shared services, and consistent expectations can improve efficiency while preserving each site's unique identity. ▪ Our facilities are aging. Staff Engagement Event 10 Our New Operating Model The Creative Reset Phase II Reimagining Austin’s Cultural Facilities …
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE Recommendation 20260923-007: Recognition of Recent APD Shooting & Supporting Measures to Provide Public Accountability WHEREAS, on July 24, 2026, 17-year-old Anthoneil Williams II was fatally shot by Austin Police Department (APD) officers at a neighborhood park near Baden Lane and Dessau Road; and WHEREAS, subsequent official reviews and Austin Police Department disclosures revealed that Anthoneil Williams II was unarmed and the object in his waistband was a water bottle at the time officers discharged their weapons; and WHEREAS, while the shooting remained under active investigation, Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis publicly stated that “all points” indicated the incident was a “suicide by police,” assigning a possible motive to Anthoneil Williams II before the completion of independent and thorough investigations; and WHEREAS, the National Police Accountability Project (NPAP), a national organization dedicated to police accountability and civil rights, specifically criticized APD's rapid characterization of Anthoneil Williams II's death as “suicide by cop,” raising concerns that assigning such a label before a meaningful investigation shifts attention away from questions of de-escalation, use of force, and governmental accountability; and WHEREAS, the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF), a national organization of police executives and law-enforcement professionals, recognizes that encounters involving individuals believed to be seeking a lethal police response should prompt specialized crisis intervention emphasizing time, distance, communication, patience, and de-escalation, and has documented that many such encounters can be resolved without the use of lethal force; and WHEREAS, terminology such as “suicide by cop” or “suicide by police,” particularly when used before an investigation has established a person's intent, risks shifting responsibility for a police- involved death onto the deceased, making that individual the perceived causal actor in their own death while prematurely shaping public understanding of the government's use of deadly force; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin should use neutral, fact-based language when communicating about police-involved deaths and should distinguish between evidence concerning a person's possible mental or behavioral health crisis and the separate question of whether officers' actions, tactics, de-escalation efforts, and use of force were appropriate; and WHEREAS, repeated patterns of officer misconduct, insufficient de-escalation, and unjustified use of force have historically inflicted severe trauma and deadly harm across Austin communities; and WHEREAS, civilian oversight bodies, including the Community Police Review Commission, require unfettered access to all body-worn camera footage, dispatch recordings, internal affairs files, and investigative materials to ensure true transparency, accountability, …
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE Recommendation 20260923-007: Recognition of Recent APD Shooting & Supporting Measures to Provide Public Accountability WHEREAS, on July 24, 2026, 17-year-old Anthoneil Williams II was fatally shot by Austin Police Department (APD) officers at a neighborhood park near Baden Lane and Dessau Road; and WHEREAS, subsequent official reviews and Austin Police Department disclosures revealed that Anthoneil Williams II was unarmed and the object in his waistband was a water bottle at the time officers discharged their weapons; and WHEREAS, while the shooting remained under active investigation, Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis publicly stated that “all points” indicated the incident was a “suicide by police,” assigning a possible motive to Anthoneil Williams II before the completion of independent and thorough investigations; and WHEREAS, the National Police Accountability Project (NPAP), a national organization dedicated to police accountability and civil rights, specifically criticized APD's rapid characterization of Anthoneil Williams II's death as “suicide by cop,” raising concerns that assigning such a label before a meaningful investigation shifts attention away from questions of de-escalation, use of force, and governmental accountability; and WHEREAS, the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF), a national organization of police executives and law-enforcement professionals, recognizes that encounters involving individuals believed to be seeking a lethal police response should prompt specialized crisis intervention emphasizing time, distance, communication, patience, and de-escalation, and has documented that many such encounters can be resolved without the use of lethal force; and WHEREAS, terminology such as “suicide by cop” or “suicide by police,” particularly when used before an investigation has established a person's intent, risks shifting responsibility for a police- involved death onto the deceased, making that individual the perceived causal actor in their own death while prematurely shaping public understanding of the government's use of deadly force; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin should use neutral, fact-based language when communicating about police-involved deaths and should distinguish between evidence concerning a person's possible mental or behavioral health crisis and the separate question of whether officers' actions, tactics, de-escalation efforts, and use of force were appropriate; and WHEREAS, repeated patterns of officer misconduct, insufficient de-escalation, and unjustified use of force have historically inflicted severe trauma and deadly harm across Austin communities; and WHEREAS, civilian oversight bodies, including the Community Police Review Commission, require unfettered access to all body-worn camera footage, dispatch recordings, internal affairs files, and investigative materials to ensure true transparency, accountability, …
JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2026 JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE SPECIAL CALLED MEETING WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2026 MINUTES The Joint Inclusion Committee convened in a special called meeting on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at Austin Energy Headquarters, 4815 Mueller Blvd., in Austin, Texas. Commissioners in Attendance: Jerry Joe Benson (Vice Chair) Craig McNary Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Justin Parsons (Chair) Amanda Afifi Richard Bondi Diane Kanawati Tannya Oliva Martinez Vice Chair Benson called the Joint Inclusion Meeting to order at 6:28 P.M. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Recommendation from the FY2026-27 Budget Follow-Up Working Group regarding its budget priorities for the FY2026-27 City of Austin budget. Report by Vice Chair Benson. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding FY2026-27 Budget Priorities. The recommendation was approved on Commissioner Kanawati’s motion, Chair Parsons’ second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Thakkar, Sikder, Chang, and Arrellano were absent. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned without objection at 6:30 P.M. 1
