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ITEM03/1-LATE BACKUP-SUPP ITEM03/2-LATE BACKUP-SUPP Re: Case C15-2026-0021 2101 Arpdale, Austin TX 78704 Board of Adjustment Agenda Item 3, June 8, 2026 To: Chair and Members of the Board of Adjustment, City of Austin On behalf of the Zoning Committee of the Zilker Neighborhood Association, I am writing to inform you that the committee is not opposed to the variance from 25-2-492 (side street setback) requested at 2101 Arpdale. Some background: Our review of this case began in March when the shade structure was cited for a violation of the “Openness of Required Yards” ordinance, 25-2-513. We approached it from the perspective of neighbors who have been asking about City regulation of shade-cloth covers, tarps, awnings, aka carport canopies, to protect cars and reduce the heat coming off of driveways. Neighbors say they are not getting clear answers from the City, and most are left with the impression that permits are not required. A few years ago, the AIA recommended revisions to the “Openness” section, making a distinction between the actual building versus "structures" that are unenclosed and detached. These shade structures are not porches or carports that are part of the house itself; they need a separate definition that acknowledges the importance of mitigating heat, along with some guidelines for safe installation. Until we have a chance to review the placement and dimensions of existing shade structures in the area, we are reluctant to refer to this one as a carport that would be subject to the same permitting as a potential garage under current code. The City is also considering other code changes that could be relevant to this case, including a reduction in the width of side street setbacks. Meanwhile, we recognize that this request presents a qualifying hardship. The findings: The case meets the necessary findings for a hardship, in that the house was built in 1950 on an unusually narrow corner lot. The house is set back only 12 feet from the side street (Ann Arbor), rather than the current code requirement of 15 feet. The driveway parking area itself conforms to code and minimizes the impervious cover on the lot, but the orientation of this side of Ann Arbor to the sun exposes the pavement to intense heat. Strict adherence to the code (either 492 or 513) appears to deny the owner the reasonable use of a shade cover for vehicles in the parking area. …
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- REGULAR MEETING OF THE AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY FOOD POLICY BOARD MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2026, AT 5:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1406 6310 WILHELMINO DELCO DRIVE, AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board 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 Amanda Rohlich, (512) 974-1364, Amanda.Rohlich@austintexas.gov. CURRENT AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY FOOD POLICY BOARD MEMBERS: Lisa Barden, Chair Andrea Abel Marissa Bell, Vice- Chair Beth Corbett Nitza Cuevas Kacey Hanson Seanna Marceaux Melody McClary Erin McDonald Natalie Poulos AGENDA CALL TO ORDER Board Member roll call and introduction of new and existing board members. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board Special Called Meeting on Monday, May 11, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding Austin-Travis County Food Plan Implementation. Presentation by Edwin Marty, Food Policy Manager, Austin Climate Action & Resilience and Yaira Robinson, Assistant Director of Environmental Programs, Travis County. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Presentation and discussion about labor within our food system and challenges with food workers, Good Work Austin, Kara Hanaoka Presentation and discussion around Fresh for Less and food access in Travis County, Farmshare Austin, Andrea Abel Presentation and discussion regarding the working group to expand access to nutritious foods through improvement to existing materials and resources and explore alternate or expanded hours for existing resources. Presentation and discussion regarding the working group to participate in the USDA Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) application for funding for conservation easements as a regional partnership. Review Board Member Assignments. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. Discuss and take possible action on the Joint Sustainability Committee liaison appointment. 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 …
Item 2. Staff Briefing on Food Plan - June 2026 — original pdf
Austin-Travis County Food Plan ATCFPB June 2026 – Staff Update City of Austin Food Plan Updates City Staff Updates ● City staff sent City Council a Food Plan Update Memo on May 5th 2026 ● City staff have completed the annual update of the Food Plan Dashboard ● Funding from the MUFPP Award will be released via a RFA in fall 2026 ● ACAR is hiring! ○ Food and Climate Program Coordinator position ● Food Plan Implementation Collab (pass to Kelly for Q2 updates) Action Station Affiliated Goals Identified Quick Win (one clear & specific action the Collaborative could take in 90 days) Green Dot Votes Red Dot Votes Grow Local Food Goals 1 & 2 Access for this network to maps that clearly overlay available viable land for gardening with food access points and other relevant data like mobility routes. Support Food Workers Goal 3 Power map within key Food + Bev sector leaders: identify + design what we want workers to engage with. Focus on food workers + farm workers initially. Goals 4 & 6 Summer food access for families coordinated via children serving organizations (at Summer Meal Program sites - enhance with referrals + additional food resources) Get Food to People – Group 1 Get Food to People – Group 2 Buy + Serve Better Food Goals 4 & 6 Goals 5 & 8 Rescue & Reuse Food Governance & Infrastructure Goal 7 Goal 9 Communication: initial steps for a food access + resource map/hotline: (1) hold a meeting for food access providers to identify who’s missing (2) Shared internal doc: what is your org; what do you offer •Develop a community outreach plan for Central Texas Farm to School Collaborative to bring more stakeholders to the table – do in collaboration with CAC, Network Weavers and Backbone Team •Pilot a Lunchbox Pepper Project to pilot how to produce commitments, between schools and local farmers. Incorporate a public awareness campaign that highlights the initiative and the Farm to School collaborative A convening / mini-summit to create a community of interest, create a network map, and develop a shared comms campaign/language Submit an LOI for funding for the Collaborative to the St. David’s Foundation Catalyzing Community-Led Leadership grant opportunity by 6/11. 14 1 1 10 8 14 6 1 6 19 5 3 2 17 Next Steps Within 30 days Within 60 days Within 90 days • Distribute …
Item 3. Good Work Austin, Kara Hanaoka - June 2026 — original pdf
Our Mission To foster healthy careers in the local food and beverage industry through professional development and advocacy for more equitable practices Our Vision A healthier Austin connected and uplifted by the local food and beverage community We create better jobs and fair treatment for food workers Good Work Austin Good Work Austin Lowest paid occupational group Highest uninsured rate of any occupational group FOOD WORKERS 65,000$2.13 ANHOURMINIMUM TIPPEDWAGE FOR WORKERS50% RESTAURANTS REPORTEDLABOR SHORTAGESINCOMEIS 25% LESS THAN WHAT ISCONSIDERED A LIVINGWAGE$22.05$16.50CITY OF AUSTIN LIVING WAGE(2025)AVERAGE FOODWORKERS WAGE(2025)IN AUSTIN & TRAVIS COUNTYSource: Austin/Travis County Food Plan (2024), Texas Restaurant Association, Austin Business Journal, City of Austin(2023), Supply Chain Vulnerability AssessmentU.S. Bureau of Labor Satistics (2025) , Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations$9.6BAUSTIN METRO IMPACTFROM FOOD & BEVERAGEINDUSTRY50% WORKERS ARESATISFIED WITHWAGESLARGEST OCCUPATIONALGROUP3rd Good Work Austin Healthy Workplaces champions improved workplace policies through advocacy, training, resouces, and networking. Having trained hundreds of industry professionals, we’re driving positive change throughout our community and advocating for policies that benefit the 65,000 food workers in Austin. Community Kitchen pays local restaurants every day to provide nutritious meals for food-insecure communities. Since May 2020, we’ve distributed over two million meals, distributing more than $10 million back into Austin’s local economy and supporting the survival of local eateries. Culinary Workforce Training offers a free 9-week training opportunity for individuals facing employment barriers, equipping them with essential skills to succeed in the restaurant industry. Due to increasing demand, we have expanded to three annual training cohorts to address labor shortages within the sector. Good Work Austin Our Members Make It PossibleFind an interactive map of our Members hereGood Work Austin’s member businessesare more than just great places to eat anddrink—they are committed to creating abetter food industry. They go the extramile to provide fair wages, benefits, andsafe working conditions for theiremployees while serving up delicious foodand hospitality. Good Work Austin Food Plan: Goal 3Strategy 3.4: Support livable wages for food workersthrough incentives such as rebates, tax incentives, andwage supplements for food system employers who pay alivable wage.Strategy 3.6 Recognize and support businesses in thefood industry that pay livable wages, support workerownership, promote fair labor practices, and offer careerpathways to their employees. Good Work Austin HEALTHCARE ACCESSPILOTNo-cost health coverage for restaurant andhospitality workers in Travis County Good Work Austin Pilot Model Good Work Austin Partnership between Good Work Austin and Central Health, the public hospital district for Travis County 1. …
Item 4. Farmshare Presentation - June 2026 — original pdf
www.farmshareaustin.org Our Mission Located on 13-acre certified organic, mixed produce farm in Eastern Travis County, Farmshare Austin’s mission is to grow a healthy, just and equitable local food system by increasing community food access and cultivating new farmers. www.farmshareaustin.org Education: Pathway to Farming Farmshare Austin provides beginning farmers a training pathway to a career in farming. Farmer Starter is a five-month, entry-level, immersive, cohort-based farmer training program designed to provide aspiring farmers with the essential skills and training needed to manage a sustainable farming business. Cultivator offers Farmer Starter graduates the chance to start their own micro-farm for up to one year. We supply the land, tools, equipment and mentorship and purchase their harvest for our Food Access programs or help them to connect with other buyers. The Central Texas Farm Incubator Collaborative in collaboration with Urban Roots and Hope Full Farm provides beginning farmers in the start-up phase of their businesses with 3-years of access to land, infrastructure, mentorship, business training and marketing outlets to bridge barriers to starting and sustaining a farm. www.farmshareaustin.org Food Access: Mobile Markets & Home Delivery Launched in 2016 as a partnership with Austin Public Health, Fresh for Less provides year-round access to farmers’ market quality, reduced-price produce and nutrient-dense grocery items in 25 zip codes (440 sq miles) in the Eastern Crescent of Austin and Travis County. 5 Mobile Markets Twice Weekly Home Delivery ● ● ● Produce & Pantry RX with Lone Star Circle of Care Food is the Best Medicine postpartum food access ● with Ascension Seton Medical Center ● Casa Marianella ● Northeast District Demonstration Project www.farmshareaustin.org Check out weekly produce and grocery availability! ● ● ● 20+ seasonal veggies, fruit, and herbs, plus year-round staples, such as onions, potatoes and chiles Focus on sourcing from local farms, including Farmshare 20+ grocery items, mostly organic, with enough variety to make complete meals Local eggs and honey ● ● Cash, card, SNAP and Double Up Food Bucks (partnership with Sustainable Food Center) ● Whether shopping at a Mobile Market or for Home Delivery, customers select the quantity and variety that meets their individual needs and preferences www.farmshareaustin.org Mobile Market Locations/Hosts Central Health Del Valle Health & Wellness Center Foundation Communities Sierra Vista Apartments (South Austin) Central Health Southeast Health & Wellness Center Tues 4pm-6pm Weds 4pm-6pm Thurs 10am-12pm Thurs 12:30-2:30pm People’s Community Clinic 3rd Fri of the Month 3pm-5pm Central Health …
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, ROOM 1101 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Animal Advisory Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Nekaybaw Watson at nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2562. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Dr. Paige Nilson, Chair, D4 Jo Anne Norton, Vice Chair, D7 Jennifer Daniel, Parliamentarian, D6 Koby Ahmed, Mayor Beatriz Dulzaides, D2 Erin Ferguson, D8 Whitney Holt, D5 Sarah Huddelston, D9 David Loignon, D10 Nancy Nemer, Travis County Jules Maron, D3 Erin Van Landingham, D1 CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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 of the Animal Advisory Commission Regular meeting on May 11, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing regarding monthly reports. Presentation by Monica Dangler, Director, Austin Animal Services and Jason Garza, Assistant Director, Austin Animal Services. Staff briefing regarding the Austin Animal Services Donation Fund. Presentation by Monica Dangler, Director, Austin Animal Services, Jason Garza, Assistant Director , Austin Animal Services, and Melissa Pool, Chief Administrative Officer, Austin Animal Services. DICUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Approve the election of Chair. Update and Discussion from the Off Leash Dog Working Group regarding working group focus areas. Approve the addition of members to the Off Leash Dog Working Group. Approve the addition of members to the Foster Incentives Working Group. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding breed labeling policies in shelters. Approve the Annual Internal Review Report for Animal Advisory Commission. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications 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 …
Item 1: Draft Minutes 05.11.26 — original pdf
ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MAY 11, 2026 The Animal Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, May 11, 2026, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Norton called the Animal Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:00 pm. Commissioners in Attendance: Jo Anne Norton, Vice Chair, D7 Jennifer Daniel, Parliamentarian, D6 Beatriz Dulzaides, D2 Erin Ferguson, D8 Whitney Holt, D5 David Loignon, D10 Jules Maron, D3 Erin Van Landingham, D1 Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Koby Ahmed, Mayor Sarah Huddleston, D9 Nancy Nemer, Travis County Commissioners Absent: Dr. Paige Nilson, Chair, D4 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Robyn Katz – State of Animals in Texas Sandra Muller – Transparency in Reporting Pat Valls Trelles – Donations Fund Rochelle Vickery – No food to people who have no record of spay or neuter 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Animal Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on April 13, 2026. The minutes of the April 13, 2026 regular meeting of the Animal Advisory Commission was approved during the May 11, 2026 regular meeting of the Animal Advisory Commission on Commissioner Holt’s motion, Commissioner Ferguson’s second on an 11-0 vote. Chair Nilson was absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing regarding monthly reports. Presentation by Monica Dangler, Director, Austin Animal Services and Jason Garza, Assistant Director, Austin Animal Services. Presentation given by Monica Dangler, Director, Austin Animal Services and Jason Garza, Assistant Director, Austin Animal Services. Staff briefing regarding Austin Animal Service’s Strategic Plan One Year Update. Presentation by Monica Dangler, Director, Austin Animal Services. Presentation given by Monica Dangler, Director, Austin Animal Services; Jason Garza, Assistant Director, Austin Animal Services; and Melissa Pool, Chief Administrative Officer, Austin Animal Services. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 4. Update from Pet Friendly Housing Working Group regarding future recommendations. Update provided by Commissioner Holt. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. 6. 7. Approve the election of Chair. The motion to approve Commissioner Nilson as Chair of the Animal Advisory Commission failed on Vice Chair Norton’s motion, Commissioner Holt’s second on a 6-2 vote. Vice Chair Norton, Parliamentarian Daniel, and Commissioners Ferguson, Holt, Huddleston, and Maron were for. Commissioners Ahmed and Nemer were against. Commissioners Dulzaides, Loignon, and Van Landingham abstained. Approve the creation of a working group regarding policies related to off-leash dogs and the addition of members. The motion to approve the creation of …
Item 1: REVISED Draft Minutes for May 11, 2026 Meeting — original pdf
ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MAY 11, 2026 The Animal Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, May 11, 2026, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Norton called the Animal Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:00 pm. Commissioners in Attendance: Jo Anne Norton, Vice Chair, D7 Jennifer Daniel, Parliamentarian, D6 Beatriz Dulzaides, D2 Erin Ferguson, D8 Whitney Holt, D5 David Loignon, D10 Jules Maron, D3 Erin Van Landingham, D1 Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Koby Ahmed, Mayor Sarah Huddleston, D9 Nancy Nemer, Travis County Commissioners Absent: Dr. Paige Nilson, Chair, D4 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Robyn Katz – State of Animals in Texas Sandra Muller – Transparency in Reporting Pat Valls Trelles – Donations Fund Rochelle Vickery – No food to people who have no record of spay or neuter 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Animal Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on April 13, 2026. The minutes of the April 13, 2026 regular meeting of the Animal Advisory Commission was approved during the May 11, 2026 regular meeting of the Animal Advisory Commission on Commissioner Holt’s motion, Commissioner Ferguson’s second on an 11-0 vote. Chair Nilson was absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing regarding monthly reports. Presentation by Monica Dangler, Director, Austin Animal Services and Jason Garza, Assistant Director, Austin Animal Services. Presentation given by Monica Dangler, Director, Austin Animal Services and Jason Garza, Assistant Director, Austin Animal Services. Staff briefing regarding Austin Animal Service’s Strategic Plan One Year Update. Presentation by Monica Dangler, Director, Austin Animal Services. Presentation given by Monica Dangler, Director, Austin Animal Services; Jason Garza, Assistant Director, Austin Animal Services; and Melissa Pool, Chief Administrative Officer, Austin Animal Services. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 4. Update from Pet Friendly Housing Working Group regarding future recommendations. Update provided by Commissioner Holt. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. 6. 7. Approve the election of Chair. The motion to approve Commissioner Nilson as Chair of the Animal Advisory Commission failed on Vice Chair Norton’s motion, Commissioner Holt’s second on a 6-2 vote. Vice Chair Norton, Parliamentarian Daniel, and Commissioners Ferguson, Holt, Huddleston, and Maron were for. Commissioners Ahmed and Nemer were against. Commissioners Dulzaides, Loignon, and Van Landingham abstained. Approve the creation of a working group regarding policies related to off-leash dogs and the addition of members. The motion to approve the creation of …
Item 2: May AAC Data Report — original pdf
Animal Services Office Statistical Report – May2024-2026 May 2026 Intake May2025 Intake Chameleon ShelterBuddy – 1194 animals May2024 Intake May 2026 Adoption May2025 Adoptions Chameleon ShelterBuddy May2024 Adoptions May 2026 RTOs May2025 RTOs Chameleon ShelterBuddy May2024 RTOs May 2026 Animal Euthanized May2025 Animals Euthanized Chameleon ShelterBuddy May2024 Animals Euthanized May 2026 Live Release Rate May2025 Total Live Release Rate Chameleon ShelterBuddy May2024 Total Live Release Rate May 2026 Vaccinations – 2184 vaccinations were provided to animals in care of Austin Animal Services. May2025 Animal Vaccinations May2024 Animal Vaccinations May 2026 – Spay/Neuter at AAC May2025 Spayed/Neuter at AAC Chameleon ShelterBuddy May2024 Spayed/Neutered at AAC May 2026 Deaths in Care May2025 Animal Deaths at AAC/Foster Chameleon ShelterBuddy May2024 Animal Deaths at AAC/Foster May 2026 Animals Transferred (includes 64 cats that went through SNR) May2025 Animals Transferred: Chameleon ShelterBuddy Includes 45 cats that went to AHS for SNR May2024 Animals Transferred May 2026 Animals Lost, Stolen or Missing May2025 Animal Lost, Stolen or Missing Chameleon ShelterBuddy May2024 Animals Lost, Stolen or Missing May 2026 SNR Program – As noted above, 64 cats went through SNR May2025 SNR Program Chameleon May2024 SNR Program May 2026 Intact Animals Adopted/RTO May2025 Intact Animals Adopted/RTO Chameleon ShelterBuddy May2024 Intact Animals Adopted/RTO
Item 2: May AAC Outcome and Intake Report — original pdf
Outcome vs. Intake FY 26 Information is from October 1, 2025 –May 31, 2026 Intake Year (fiscal) Dog totals Cat totals Totals Outcome Year (fiscal) Dog totals Cat totals Totals Difference of outcomes - intakes Dog totals Cat totals Totals Cats - Outcomes Adoption RTO/RTO Adopt Transfer Euthanasia Died Missing SNR (former SCRP) Total Dog - Outcomes Adoption RTO/RTO Adopt Transfer Euthanasia Died Missing Total 2026 3047 3882 6929 2026 3041 3725 6766 2026 -6 -157 -163 2026 2035 152 878 179 61 0 420 3725 2026 1522 519 901 80 18 1 3041
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20260608-008 Recommendation to Council Regarding Breed Labeling Policies — original pdf
. RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION Recommendation Number: 20260608-008 Recommendation to Council Regarding Breed Labeling Policies WHEREAS, accurate identification of a dog’s breed based solely on visual assessment has been widely shown to be unreliable without genetic testing even among animal welfare professionals and veterinary staff; and WHEREAS, research has found that the vast majority of dogs at animal shelters are composed of three or more breeds; and WHEREAS, labeling dogs as specific breeds—particularly “pit bull” or “pit bull mix”—based on appearance alone can misrepresent their true genetic makeup; and WHEREAS, many housing providers enforce breed restrictions that disproportionately impact dogs labeled as “pit bull” types, creating significant barriers for adopters seeking rental housing; and WHEREAS, such labeling practices can unintentionally reduce adoption rates and increase length of stay for affected dogs; and WHEREAS, a growing number of animal welfare organizations are adopting best practices that prioritize temperament, and individual characteristics over speculative breed identification including: 1. Orange County Animal Services (OCAS), an open intake municipal shelter in Florida, stopped using breed labels in 2014, and an independent peer-reviewed study of OCAS’s outcomes data found that removing breed labels improved adoption rates and decreased lengths of stay for all dog types, with the greatest impact for pit-bull-type dogs (https://www.ocnetpets.com/); 2. Williamson County Animal Services, an open intake municipal shelter in Texas, stopped using breed labels in 2017; most dogs are currently listed on their website as “mixed breed” (https://www.wilcotx.gov/163/Animal-Shelter); 3. Memphis Animal Services, an open intake municipal shelter in Tennessee, stopped using breed labels in 2016; dogs are currently listed on their website as “mixed breed” (https://memphisanimalservices.com/); 4. DeKalb County Animal Services and Fulton County Animal Services, two open intake municipal shelters in Georgia managed by LifeLine Animal Project, stopped using breed labels in 2017 (https://dekalbanimalservices.com/; https://fultonanimalservices.com/); . 5. Fairfax County Animal Shelter, an open intake municipal shelter in Virginia, stopped using breed labels in 2015; dogs are currently listed on their website as “mixed breed” (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/animalservices/); 6. Rochester Animal Services, a managed intake municipal shelter in New York, stopped using breed labels in 2017; dogs are currently listed on their website as “mixed breed” (https://www.cityofrochester.gov/departments/department-recreation-and-human-services- drhs/rochester-animal-services-ras); and WHEREAS, studies show that shifting to a “mixed breed” designation where lineage is unknown and distinct and undeniable breed traits are absent promotes fairness, reduces bias, and improves adoption outcomes for all dogs; and WHEREAS, “mixed breed” is an acceptable designation …
Item 2: APA! License Agreements — original pdf
Monthly Report on License Agreement May 2026 This report is in agreement with the terms outlined in Section 8.4 of the License Agreement between the City of Austin and Austin Pets Alive!, with a focus on APA!’s impact on Travis County through our partnership with Austin Animal Services. Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) remains the City of Austin’s largest partner in lifesaving, specializing in animals with medical and behavioral needs beyond the municipal shelter’s capacity. Since 2011, this partnership with Austin Animal Services (AAS) has helped sustain Austin as the largest No Kill city in the United States. APA! Intakes Transferred from AAS: In May 2026, 395 animals were transferred directly from AAS, with 16 of them being behavior pulls (Chicharron, Marvin Karma, Pop, Tuna, Munch, Loki, Filo, Bourdain, Hana Bear, Casius, Kumaji, Cantaloupe, Nanna, Snorkel, and Trapper). Additionally, 110 additional animals were diverted from entering AAS through APA!’s PASS program and direct community intake. These combined efforts reduced strain on the City’s municipal shelter while ensuring vulnerable animals received timely intervention. AAS DIRECT TRANSFERS Cat Behavior Cat Bottle Baby Cat Maternity/Nursing Cat Medical Cat Space Dog Behavior Large/Medium Dog Behavior Small Dog Bottle Baby Dog Maternity/Nursing Dog Medical Dog Parvo Dog Space Large/Medium Dog Space Small TOTAL AAS DIRECT TRANSFERS Cat Born in Care Dog Born in Care TOTAL AAS ANIMALS Travis - PASS Travis - Parvo Owner-Surrender Travis - Stray/Abandoned TOTAL TRAVIS CO. DIVERSIONS TOTAL AAS/TRAVIS CO. INTAKES 1 215 73 34 1 15 1 0 1 40 7 7 0 395 0 0 395 36 18 56 110 505 1 of 3 © 2026 Austin Pets Alive! APA! Transfers from AAS as % of Annual Goal APA! must: (a) Select a sufficient number of animals from the At-Risk List so that at the end of each year of the Term, APA! will have selected from the At-Risk List 12% of the total number of animals taken in by AAS during the preceding year. AAS Dog & Cat Intake Total in FY26: 1,459 Animals APA! Transfer Requirement for FY26: 1,360 Animals As of the end of May 2026, APA! has taken 107% of the total animal number required for the fiscal year. This total puts us beyond our annual goal. Impact of APA! Transfers on AAS Live Release Rate (LRR) As APA! takes animals directly from AAS’s At-Risk list, this chart illustrates what the AAS Live Release Rate might …
Item 2: Austin Animal Services Presentation — original pdf
Updates, Reports and Briefings Austin Animal Services | June 8, 2026 Upcoming Events 2 30-60-90 Day Horizon Plan Monica Dangler, Director Accomplishments Completed action items in the past 30 days Empty the Shelter Event Partnered with Bissel Pet Foundation to adopted out 269 animals including 78 cats, 47 kittens, 108 dogs, 33 puppies, and 2 rabbits! Programs and Socials Started the second cohort of dogs in the Enduring Service program! Improvements to shelter presence Added billboard sign on HWY 71 promoting the shelter and events Enhance Staffing Hired temporary Public Information Specialist and onboarded intern to support marketing activities. 4 Monthly Reporting May 2026 Jason Garza, Assistant Director 1,376 animals were impounded this month. May 2026 (FY26) saw 1,286 domestic animals impounded at AAS. This is a 22% increase from April 2026 which brought in 1,053 domestic animals to the shelter. The remaining number was wildlife. Intake Sources A breakdown of the sources for intake. Most animals came from stray brought in by the public. The number of strays impounded increased by 50%. 498 385 307 111 35 21 Stray from Public APO Impound Community Cat Owner Surrender Returned to Shelter APD | TCSO Emergency Clinic Born in Care Abandoned APO DOA Impound Wildlife Animals Impounded A breakdown of impounded animals by species and/or age. Fowl 6 Bird 3 Kittens 600 Rabbits 11 Wildlife 53 Puppies 104 Dogs 288 Cats 294 6 46 animals were euthanized this month* Animals Euthanized A breakdown of animals euthanized this month by species and/or age. Reasons for Euthanasia This chart shows the breakdown of reasons for euthanasia by animal. Each bar is equal to 100% of the euthanasia reason category. Kittens 8 Dogs 3 Wildlife 13 Cats 22 Kitten 7 Wildlife 1 Cat 18 0 Wildlife 10 Kitten 1 Wildlife 1 Dog 2 Cat 2 Wildlife 1 Cat 2 Dog 5 Dog 1 Suffering Rabies Risk Dog 0 Trauma Dog 0 DB4 Bites Injured Neuro Court Order 7 May 2026 had a live-release rate of 96.11 percent This means that of all companion animal outcomes for the month of May, 96.11 percent or 1064 were “live” and involved adoption, rescue transfer, return-to-owner, etc. Live Outcomes by Animal Type This chart shows how many of each animal type had a positive or live outcome during May. Breakdown per Outcome Type This chart shows the breakdown of each kind of live outcome by the number of …
Item 2: May Data Report Revised — original pdf
Animal Services Office Statistical Report – May2024-2026 May 2026 Intake May2025 Intake Chameleon ShelterBuddy – 1194 animals May2024 Intake May 2026 Adoption May2025 Adoptions Chameleon ShelterBuddy May2024 Adoptions May 2026 RTOs May2025 RTOs Chameleon ShelterBuddy May2024 RTOs May 2026 Animal Euthanized May2025 Animals Euthanized Chameleon ShelterBuddy May2024 Animals Euthanized May 2026 Live Release Rate May2025 Total Live Release Rate Chameleon ShelterBuddy May2024 Total Live Release Rate May 2026 Vaccinations – 2184 vaccinations were provided to animals in care of Austin Animal Services. May2025 Animal Vaccinations May2024 Animal Vaccinations May 2026 – Spay/Neuter at AAC May2025 Spayed/Neuter at AAC Chameleon ShelterBuddy May2024 Spayed/Neutered at AAC May 2026 Deaths in Care May2025 Animal Deaths at AAC/Foster Chameleon ShelterBuddy May2024 Animal Deaths at AAC/Foster May 2026 Animals Transferred (includes 64 cats that went through SNR) May2025 Animals Transferred: Chameleon ShelterBuddy Includes 45 cats that went to AHS for SNR May2024 Animals Transferred May 2026 Animals Lost, Stolen or Missing May2025 Animal Lost, Stolen or Missing Chameleon ShelterBuddy May2024 Animals Lost, Stolen or Missing May 2026 SNR Program – As noted above, 64 cats went through SNR May2025 SNR Program Chameleon May2024 SNR Program May 2026 Intact Animals Adopted/RTO May2025 Intact Animals Adopted/RTO Chameleon ShelterBuddy May2024 Intact Animals Adopted/RTO
Item 2: Outcome and Intake Report Revised — original pdf
Outcome vs. Intake FY 26 Information is from October 1, 2025 –May 31, 2026 Intake Year (fiscal) Dog totals Cat totals Totals Outcome Year (fiscal) Dog totals Cat totals Totals Difference of outcomes - intakes Dog totals Cat totals Totals Cats - Outcomes Adoption RTO/RTO Adopt Transfer Euthanasia Died Missing SNR (former SCRP) Total Dog - Outcomes Adoption RTO/RTO Adopt Transfer Euthanasia Died Missing Total 2026 3044 3876 6920 2026 3040 3739 6779 2026 -4 -137 -141 2026 2035 152 892 179 61 0 420 3739 2026 1521 519 901 80 18 1 3040
Item 2: Updated Austin Animal Services Presentation — original pdf
Updates, Reports and Briefings Austin Animal Services | June 8, 2026 Upcoming Events 2 30-60-90 Day Horizon Plan Monica Dangler, Director Accomplishments Completed action items in the past 30 days Empty the Shelter Event Partnered with Bissell Pet Foundation to adopted out 269 animals including 78 cats, 47 kittens, 108 dogs, 33 puppies, and 2 rabbits! Programs and Socials Started the second cohort of dogs in the Enduring Service program! Improvements to shelter presence Added billboard sign on HWY 71 promoting the shelter and events. Enhance Staffing Hired temporary Public Information Specialist and onboarded intern to support marketing activities. 4 Monthly Reporting May 2026 Jason Garza, Assistant Director 1,366 animals were impounded this month. May 2026 (FY26) saw 1,306 domestic animals impounded at AAS. This is a 22% increase from April 2026 which brought in 1,060 domestic animals to the shelter. The remaining number was wildlife. Intake Sources A breakdown of the sources for intake. Most animals came from stray brought in by the public. The number of strays impounded increased by 50%. Stray from Public APO Impound Community Cat Owner Surrender Returned to Shelter APD | TCSO Emergency Clinic Born in Care Abandoned APO DOA Impound Wildlife 497 380 305 112 35 21 5 4 3 3 1 Animals Impounded A breakdown of impounded animals by species and/or age. Rabbits 11 Wildlife 60 Fowl 5 Birds 3 Puppies 104 Dogs 285 Cats 290 Kittens 598 6 48 animals were euthanized this month Animals Euthanized A breakdown of animals euthanized this month by species and/or age. Reasons for Euthanasia This chart shows the breakdown of reasons for euthanasia by animal. Each bar is equal to 100% of the euthanasia reason category. Kittens 8 Dogs 3 Wildlife 13 Cats 22 Kitten 6 Wildlife 1 Cat 17 Kitten 1 Wildlife 2 Dog, 2 Cat 2 Wildlife 1 Kitten 1 Cat 2 Puppy 1 Cat 1 Wildlife 10 Dog, 1 Suffering Injured Neuro Agonal Rabies Risk 7 May 2026 had a live-release rate of 96.16 percent This means that of all companion animal outcomes for the month of May, 96.16 percent or 1100 were “live” and involved adoption, rescue transfer, return-to-owner, etc. Live Outcomes by Animal Type This chart shows how many of each animal type had a positive or live outcome during May. Breakdown per Outcome Type This chart shows the breakdown of each kind of live outcome by the number of …
Item 5: Off-Leash Working Group Presentation — original pdf
Off-Leash Dogs Working Group Draft June 2026 Working Group Members Animal Advisory Commission • Whitney Holt • Jo Anne Norton Non-Commission • Pat Vals-Trelles City of Austin Staff • ?? Issues Considered by the Working Group • Misinformation about existing laws, especially on social media platforms (Any impact HB 285 “Pancho’s Law”) • New Austinites may not know about existing laws • Off-leash dogs on parkland that is on-leash only – Citizens cannot safely enjoy City parkland • Off-leash dogs in neighborhoods (owned dogs) – Citizens cannot safely walk in their neighborhood • Options for citizens to report issues • Continued education and data monitoring Citizen Concerns Gathered from NextDoor, emails, conversations about off- leash dogs in on-leash areas and neighborhoods • Chase bikes potentially causing accidents • Run up to strollers or citizens with walking aides • Poop not scooped because owners are on their phones or talking to others • Not enough tickets written for violations • Dogs run up to random adults and children • Dog owners are not trained to break up dog fights Data • 311 and 911 call data related to off-leash dogs in parks and neighborhoods • One year lookback (6/01/2025 through 5/31/2026) – # of calls by category (loose dog, SBI) – APO follow up on 311 and 911 calls • # of suggestions for fencing • Action taken for repeat calls • # of visits/letters to pet owners who let their pets go loose • Future - Lookback after a year to confirm education is making an impact Raising Awareness About Existing Off-Leash Laws • Develop educational plan – Review collateral – Create messaging – Explore social media platforms – Other • Sessions at libraries • CM newsletters
Item 8: Draft Recommendation to Council regarding Breed Labeling Policies — original pdf
. RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION Recommendation Number:20260608-008 Recommendation to Council Regarding Breed Labeling Policies WHEREAS, accurate identification of a dog’s breed based solely on visual assessment has been widely shown to be unreliable without genetic testing even among animal welfare professionals and veterinary staff; and WHEREAS, research has found that the vast majority of dogs at animal shelters are composed of three or more breeds; and WHEREAS, labeling dogs as specific breeds—particularly “pit bull” or “pit bull mix”—based on appearance alone can misrepresent their true genetic makeup; and WHEREAS, many housing providers enforce breed restrictions that disproportionately impact dogs labeled as “pit bull” types, creating significant barriers for adopters seeking rental housing; and WHEREAS, such labeling practices can unintentionally reduce adoption rates and increase length of stay for affected dogs; and WHEREAS, a growing number of animal welfare organizations are adopting best practices that prioritize temperament, and individual characteristics over speculative breed identification including: 1. Orange County Animal Services (OCAS), an open intake municipal shelter in Florida, stopped using breed labels in 2014, and an independent peer-reviewed study of OCAS’s outcomes data found that removing breed labels improved adoption rates and decreased lengths of stay for all dog types, with the greatest impact for pit-bull-type dogs (https://www.ocnetpets.com/); 2. Williamson County Animal Services, an open intake municipal shelter in Texas, stopped using breed labels in 2017; most dogs are currently listed on their website as “mixed breed” (https://www.wilcotx.gov/163/Animal-Shelter); 3. Memphis Animal Services, an open intake municipal shelter in Tennessee, stopped using breed labels in 2016; dogs are currently listed on their website as “mixed breed” (https://memphisanimalservices.com/); 4. DeKalb County Animal Services and Fulton County Animal Services, two open intake municipal shelters in Georgia managed by LifeLine Animal Project, stopped using breed labels in 2017 (https://dekalbanimalservices.com/; https://fultonanimalservices.com/); DRAFT . 5. Fairfax County Animal Shelter, an open intake municipal shelter in Virginia, stopped using breed labels in 2015; dogs are currently listed on their website as “mixed breed” (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/animalservices/); 6. Rochester Animal Services, a managed intake municipal shelter in New York, stopped using breed labels in 2017; dogs are currently listed on their website as “mixed breed” (https://www.cityofrochester.gov/departments/department-recreation-and-human-services- drhs/rochester-animal-services-ras); and WHEREAS, studies show that shifting to a “mixed breed” designation where lineage is unknown and distinct and undeniable breed traits are absent promotes fairness, reduces bias, and improves adoption outcomes for all dogs; and WHEREAS, “mixed breed” is an acceptable designation …
Community Interest Announcement — original pdf
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board Community Interest Announcement ESB-MACC Grand Reopening Grand reopening event and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the expansion and renovation of the Center June 6, 2026, at 11 a.m. Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center 600 River St., Austin, TX 78701 A quorum of Commission members may be present. No action will be taken, and no Commission business will occur. For more information, please contact: Michelle Rojas, Board Liaison (512)974-3771 Michelle.Rojas@austintexas.gov
Agenda — original pdf
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE HISPANIC LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2026, 6:00 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1406 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 May 19, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding funding for the Eloise House and SAFE Austin. 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.
Item 1: Draft Minutes for May 19, 2026 — original pdf
Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission May 19, 2026 HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, May 19, 2026 The Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd St in Austin, Texas. Chair Galvan called the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:14 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Lysette Galvan, Chair Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Dulce Castañeda, Vice Chair Andrea Flores Elizabeth Morales Yesenia Ramos Melissa Ruiz PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Raul Longoria – Funding SAFE Salvador Espinoza – Funding Eloise House APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission regular meeting on April 28, 2026. The minutes from the meeting on April 28, 2026, were approved on Vice Chair Castañeda’s motion, Commissioner Ramos’ second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Afifi and Perales were absent. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing regarding an overview and update on the workforce training resources, youth initiatives, and Day Labor Program of the Workforce Development Program. Presentation by Ann Eaton, Assistant Director, Austin Economic Development and Khotan Harmon, Workforce Development & Childcare Acting Division Manager, Austin Economic Development. The presentation was given by Ann Eaton, Assistant Director, Austin Economic Development. 1 Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission May 19, 2026 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding Montopolis Fairway Cases. The motion to approve a recommendation to Council regarding Montopolis Fairway Cases was approved on Commissioner Ramos’ motion, Commissioner Morales’ second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Afifi and Perales were absent. 4. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding the Senior Meal Programs. The motion to approve a recommendation to Council regarding Senior Meal Programs was approved on Commissioner Ramos’ motion, Commissioner Ruiz’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Afifi and Perales were absent. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 5. Update from the Immigration Working Group regarding meeting with Councilmember Velásquez. Update was provided by Commissioner Ruiz. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Recommendation regarding data centers and library Create a working group for Safe Alliance Recommendation regarding emergency funding for Eloise House and SAFE ATX Discussion regarding council’s decision for a joint working group ADJOURNMENT Chair Galvan adjourned the meeting at 7:28p.m. without objection. 2
Recommendation Number: 20260604-002: Emergency Budget Recommendation for SAFE Alliance - Eloise House — original pdf
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission Recommendation Number: 20260604-002: Emergency Budget Recommendation for SAFE Alliance - Eloise House Date of Approval: June 4, 2026 Recommendation: The Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission recommends that the Austin City Council and the Mayor’s Office, in partnership with Travis County allocate a minimum of $430,000 in funding to preserve Eloise House as a community-based, non-hospital forensic exam and advocacy center operated by SAFE Alliance from June 9 through September 30, 2026, and $200,000 to keep the SAFE domestic violence shelter open from October 2026 through October 2027. The Commission further recommends that the City commit to a sustainable, multi-year funding strategy that ensures continuity of SAFE’s full wraparound model without displacement into hospital settings. Services include: ● Forensic exams ● Trauma-informed advocacy ● Shelter ● Legal services ● Culturally responsive care Finally, the Commission calls on the Austin City Council to immediately pause the Mayor’s proposed transition of forensic nursing services to hospital systems and BRAVE Alliance, and to require a meaningful community input process that centers survivors, advocates, and the communities most impacted before any transition moves forward. A press release is not a plan. Survivors and the organizations that serve them deserve a seat at the table before services that took decades to build are dismantled in weeks. Description of Recommendation to Council: Eloise House, operated by SAFE Alliance, is the only non-hospital forensic exam facility in Austin. It provides sexual assault forensic exams and rape kits at no cost to survivors, in a setting purporse built for: ● Trauma-informed care ● Outside the emergency room ● Free from billing ● Staffed by advocates who remain with survivors throughout the process The Mayor’s May 5, 2026 announcement proposed transitioning forensic nursing services to hospital systems and BRAVE Alliance, a Cedar Park-based organization with no demonstrated capacity at Austin’s scale. This Commission asks Council to reject that transition and instead fund Eloise House directly, preserving the co-located model of exam, advocacy, and wraparound care that has made it the destination of choice for survivors; accounting for 95% of all forensic exams in the region. Funding of at least $630,000 would allow SAFE to sustain approximately 600 forensic exams annually, maintain 24/7 SAFEline access, and continue serving the more than 700 survivors per day who rely on SAFE’s shelter, counseling, legal support, and preservation programming. SAFE Alliance - …
Item 3: Draft Recommendation to Council for Eloise House and SAFE ATX — original pdf
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission Recommendation Number: 20260604-001: Emergency Budget Recommendation for SAFE Alliance - Eloise House Date of Approval: Recommendation: The Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission recommends that the Austin City Council and the Mayor’s Office, in partnership with Travis County allocate a minimum of $430,000 in funding to preserve Eloise House as a community-based, non-hospital forensic exam and advocacy center operated by SAFE Alliance from June 9 through September 30, 2026, and $200,000 to keep the SAFE domestic violence shelter open from October 2026 through October 2027. The Commission further recommends that the City commit to a sustainable, multi-year funding strategy that ensures continuity of SAFE’s full wraparound model without displacement into hospital settings. Services include: ● Forensic exams ● Trauma-informed advocacy ● Shelter ● Legal services ● Culturally responsive care Finally, the Commission calls on the Austin City Council to immediately pause the Mayor’s proposed transition of forensic nursing services to hospital systems and BRAVE Alliance, and to require a meaningful community input process that centers survivors, advocates, and the communities most impacted before any transition moves forward. A press release is not a plan. Survivors and the organizations that serve them deserve a seat at the table before services that took decades to build are dismantled in weeks. Description of Recommendation to Council: Eloise House, operated by SAFE Alliance, is the only non-hospital forensic exam facility in Austin. It provides sexual assault forensic exams and rape kits at no cost to survivors, in a setting purporse built for: ● Trauma-informed care ● Outside the emergency room ● Free from billing ● Staffed by advocates who remain with survivors throughout the process The Mayor’s May 5, 2026 announcement proposed transitioning forensic nursing services to hospital systems and BRAVE Alliance, a Cedar Park-based organization with no demonstrated capacity at Austin’s scale. This Commission asks Council to reject that transition and instead fund Eloise House directly, preserving the co-located model of exam, advocacy, and wraparound care that has made it the destination of choice for survivors; accounting for 95% of all forensic exams in the region. Funding of at least $630,000 would allow SAFE to sustain approximately 600 forensic exams annually, maintain 24/7 SAFEline access, and continue serving the more than 700 survivors per day who rely on SAFE’s shelter, counseling, legal support, and preservation programming. SAFE Alliance - Eloise House Statistics …
Agenda — original pdf
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3RD, 2026, AT 2:30 P.M. CITY HALL, BOARD & COMMISSION ROOM, ROOM 1101 301 W. 2nd STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Austin Travis County Public Health 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 remotely, contact Daniela Romero, daniela.romero@austintexas.gov or Juanita Jackson at Juanita.jackson@austintexas.gov. telephone. To to speak register CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS OR COMMISSIONERS: Natalie Poindexter, Chair Cara Dahlhausen, Vice Chair Jawad Ali Chris Crookham Jacob Whitty Martha Lujan William Rice EX-OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Adrienne Sturrup, Director, Austin Public Health Dr. Desmar Walkes, Austin/Travis County Public Health Authority Ana Almaguel, Division Director, Travis County Health & Human Services Perla Cavazos, Deputy Administrator, Central Health AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Public Health Commission Regular Meeting on May 6th, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. Receive updates from commissioners on assigned action items. Discuss agenda schedule for the remainder of FY 2026 regular meetings. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. 5. 6. Discuss and approve “Bridging Public Health Funding” recommendation created by Commissioner Chris Crookham. Discuss and approve draft recommendation “Sexual Health Funding” created by Commissioner Jacob Whitty. Discuss and approve draft recommendation “Heat-Related Illness Prevention for Outdoor Workers” created by Vice Chair Cara Dahlhausen. 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 contact Daniela Romero at Austin Public Health, at daniela.romero@austintexas.gov, or Juanita Jackson at Juanita.jackson@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Public Health Commission, please contact Daniela Romero …
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RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Austin Travis County Public Health Commission Recommendation Number: [YYYYMMDD-XXX] (XXX is the agenda item number): Sexual Health Funding Preservation Date of Approval: Recommendation: This recommendation seeks to stabilize long-term funding sources to address sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in the Austin/Travis County area through prevention, testing, linkage to care, treatment, retention, and supportive services. This recommendation directly addresses priorities outlined by Austin/Travis County as a Fast-Track City to end urban HIV epidemics, including goals to reach 95% of people living with HIV knowing their status, 95% are on treatment, and 95% maintain viral suppression by 2030. Description of Recommendation to Council: WHEREAS gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV infections are reportable conditions to Austin Public Health (APH), WHEREAS APH provides core public health services not covered by other STI/HIV service providers, WHEREAS there is an overburdened demand for STI/HIV testing and treatment in Austin/Travis County for local service providers, WHEREAS trends for congenital syphilis cases have increased across Texas, leading to preventable infant illness and death, WHEREAS incidence rates for HIV are higher in Texas than the national average, WHEREAS gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis co-infections are more common in people living with HIV and those at highest risk of acquiring HIV, WHEREAS STI/HIV incidence rates are consistently higher in Black and Hispanic people compared with White people, WHEREAS STI/HIV incidence rates are higher in men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender people compared with their heterosexual and cisgender counterparts, WHEREAS investing in STI/HIV prevention efforts is more cost-effective than treatment, WHEREAS preventing one new HIV infection yields an estimated $300,000+ cost saved for lifetime medical costs, WHEREAS APH’s funding for STI/HIV programs is largely grant-reliant, and Disease Intervention Specialists (DIS)/Public Health Follow-up (PHFU) and HIV Surveillance are completely reliant on grant funding, WHEREAS federal budget negotiations demonstrate a shift in funding priorities and potential loss of STI/HIV funding, WHEREAS federal directives have threatened or already removed targeted approaches that serve people most disproportionately impacted by HIV, WHEREAS STI/HIV community partners are experiencing financial setbacks due to loss of funding and changing federal initiatives, WHEREAS vulnerable populations are at-risk for worse health outcomes with loss of funding, WHEREAS loss of grant funding for DIS/PHFU and HIV Surveillance would affect partner investigations, handling outbreaks, and community health data, WHEREAS any reduction to STI/HIV funding would negatively impact the Austin/Travis County community. Rationale: NOW THEREFORE …
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. RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Austin Travis County Public Health Commission Recommendation Number: 20260603-004 BRIDGING PUBLIC HEALTH FUNDING: WHEREAS according to the 2025 Austin-Travis County Community Health Assessment (CHA), the foundation of health in Austin and Travis County is shaped by longstanding structural conditions. Historical patterns of racial segregation, economic exclusion, and neighborhood disinvestment continue to influence present-day access to education, income, and opportunity. These inequities are especially pronounced in East Austin, where residents face compounded disadvantages, and WHEREAS the City of Austin 1928 Master Plan designated then East Avenue as the dividing racial line between East and West Austin, which was later replaced by Interstate 35, serving as a reinforced physical barrier between East and West Austin, and WHEREAS the CHA demonstrates that Interstate 35 traffic and congestion have exacerbated health disparities of those living in East Austin, leading to less access to quality care and healthy foods, increased rates of chronic diseases such as diabetes and infectious disease, poor maternal health outcomes, and increased socioeconomic inequities, and WHEREAS the CHA shows that Interstate 35 creates chronic stressors such as traffic noise, heat, and pollution, leading to poor mental health and stress of those living nearby, and WHEREAS City Council has touted Cap and Stitch as a once in a generation opportunity to repair the physical divide created by Interstate 35 and assist in repairing over 100 years of segregation, and WHEREAS City Council has welcomed the creation of new public spaces for civic participation and unlocking long-term economic and community benefits, and WHEREAS the CHA clearly illustrates that neighborhoods east of Interstate 35 tend to have a lower life expectancy compared to neighborhoods west of Interstate 35, ranging as low as 69 years old in East Austin and as high as 88 years old in West Austin. Data show that residents in historically underserved areas, particularly in East Austin, continue to experience shorter lifespans due to higher rates of chronic disease, fewer health care options, and limited access to other key . resources, pointing to the urgent need for place-based investments and equity-focused public health strategies to close the life expectancy gap and improve outcomes for all residents, and WHEREAS according to the CHA, the conditions of the neighborhoods where people live have a direct and lasting impact on health outcomes. Insecure housing, poor walkability, exposure to traffic dangers, and gaps in infrastructure don’t just limit mobility, they compound …
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AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH COMMISSION Wednesday, May 6th, 2026 AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, May 6th, 2026 The Austin Travis County Public Health Commission convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, May 6th, 2026, at 301 West 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Natalie Poindexter called the Austin Travis County Public Health Commission Meeting to order at 2:35 pm. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Natalie Poindexter, Chair Chris Crookham Jawad Ali Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Cara Dahlhausen, Vice Chair Martha Lujan Jacob Whitty William Rice Board Members/Commissioners Absent: None Ex-Officio and Staff in Attendance: Adrienne Sturrup, Director, Austin Public Health Dr. Desmar Walkes, Austin/Travis County Public Health Authority Alicia Ramirez, Government Affairs, Central Health Dani Romero, Staff Liaison, Austin Public Health Juanita Jackson, Staff Liaison, Austin Public Health Ex-Officio and Staff in Attendance Remotely: None Ex-Officio and Staff Absent: Ana Almaguel Perla Cavazos Megan Cermak PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Nicholas Littlejohn raised urgent safety and maintenance concerns regarding the Dove Springs Public Health Clinic. He reported a lack of facility upkeep, noting holes in the walls, potholes, debris like needles and diapers in the parking lot, missing restroom sharps containers, and the alleged use of banned Glyphosate. Additionally, Mr. Littlejohn highlighted critical security issues, including an adjacent encampment where individuals with weapons have reportedly harassed clinic staff, and noted operational problems with broken electric vehicle charging stations and outdated information. He concluded by stating he has compiled a complete list of these ongoing issues for the Commission's review. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Austin Travis County Public Health Commission regular meeting on May 6th, 2026. The minutes for the regular meeting of April 1st, 2026, were approved on Commissioner William Rice’s motion, Commissioner Chris Crookham’s second on a 7-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Presentation and demonstration of RADD Platform by APH staff. The presentation was made by Phillip Bays, Christopher Collins and Brian Morris. 2. Receive updates from commissioners on assigned action items. Discussed. 3. Discuss draft recommendation “Sexual Health Funding” created by Commissioner Jacob Whitty. Commissioner Whitty presented the draft recommendation. Commissioners and ex- officio’s provided input and proposed changes. Commissioner Whitty will take input and rework the recommendation. 4. Discuss draft recommendation “Heat-Related Illness Prevention for Outdoor Workers”. Commissioner Dahlhausen presented the draft recommendation. Commissioners and ex-officio’s provided input and proposed changes. Commissioner Whitty will take input and rework …
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER ADVISORY BOARD WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 301 W. 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center 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 Michelle Rojas, 512-974-3771, Michelle.Rojas@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Angelica Navarro (D-8), Chair Hilario “Larry” Amaro (D-10), Member Lynda Quintana (D-6), Member Noemi Castro (D-2), Member Raul “Roy” Reyna (D-1), Member Alexander “Al” Duarte (D-7), Member Selma Sanchez (D-9), Member John Estrada (D-3), Member Vacant (D-4), Member Cynthia “Cy” Herrera (D-5), Member Lillian “Lily” Zamarripa-Saenz (Mayor), Vice Chair AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (ESB- MACC) regular meeting of May 6, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing on May and June programs, marketing and outreach efforts, signature event planning, and staffing updates. (Sponsors: Navarro, Zamarripa-Saenz) Presenter(s): Olivia Tamzarian, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Marketing & Outreach Representative, Austin Arts Culture, Music and Entertainment & Michelle Rojas, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Manager, Austin Arts Culture, Music and Entertainment DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Update on MACC Pocket Park Project. (Sponsors: Navarro, Zamarripa-Saenz) Presenter(s): Sue Hagerty, Project Manager, Austin Capital Delivery Services & Kimberly Gilbertson, Project Coordinator, Austin Capital Delivery Services DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. 5. 6. Review current working groups to assess membership status and determine whether to add or eliminate groups. (Sponsors: Herrera, Zamarripa-Saenz) Approve a recommendation in support of six Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Advisory Commission FY 26-27 budget recommendations. (Sponsors: Herrera, Navarro) Create a Latino/a/e Artist Access Program (LAAP) Working Group to collaborate on the redesign of the program, including the review of contracts, policies and procedures; oversight of equipment and inventory; advisement on technical matters; staff training on proper use of equipment; …
Item 1. ESB-MACC_Minutes_5.6.26_Draft — original pdf
ESB-MACC ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES MAY 6, 2026 EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2026 The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (ESB-MACC) convened in a Regular meeting on May 6, 2026, at 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. (Some members of the ESB-MACC Advisory Board participated via videoconference.) Chair Navarro called the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Angelica Navarro, Hilario “Larry” Amaro, Alexander “Al” Duarte, Selma Sanchez. Board Members in Attendance Remotely: John Estrada (left at 6:28 p.m.), Lynda Quintana. Board Members Absent: Lillian “Lily” Zamarripa-Saenz, Noemi Castro, Cynthia “Cy” Herrera, Raul “Roy” Reyna. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speaker 1: Maria Solis, President of the Tejano Genealogy Society of Austin (TGSA), stated that the MACC had been an important part of her social life prior to its closure for construction and renovation. She expressed appreciation for the MACC’s continued programming at alternative locations throughout the community and shared her anticipation for the grand reopening. Speaker 2: Iván Dávila, Founder of Coalition for Austin’s Arts & Spanish-language Theater (CAAST), requested that the board maintain their original proposal for Latino/a/e Artist Access Program (LAAP) separately from the Hispanic Quality of Life Commission’s FY 26-27 budget recommendation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center regular meeting of April 1, 2026. The minutes from the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center regular meeting of April 1, 2026, were approved on Board Member Duarte’s motion. Board Member Amaro seconded. Motion passed on a 6-0 vote. Vice Chair Zamarripa-Saenz and Board Members Castro, Herrera, and Reyna absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing on April and May programs, marketing and outreach efforts, signature event planning, and staffing updates. Olivia Tamzarian, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Marketing & Outreach Representative with Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment (ACME), provided updates on Casa de la Cultura and Youth & Family Education programs. She noted that 1 ESB-MACC ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES MAY 6, 2026 the Teen Caminos Leadership program graduation ceremony was scheduled for Saturday, June 13, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the MACC. Ms. Tamzarian also presented information regarding the grand reopening, including the official event title, Juntos de Nuevo: The Grand Opening. She outlined marketing efforts and reported that photography sessions and interviews had …
Item 2. Staff Report — original pdf
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board Staff Report 6.3.26 Juntos de Nuevo: The Grand Reopening of the ESB MACC Saturday, June 6 | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM 600 River Street, Austin, TX 78701 RSVP & Share: Facebook, Eventbrite Our Grand Reopening is just a few days away! Here are the details of the June 6th event, to plan your participation. We can’t wait to be juntos de nuevo- together again at the MACC! Discover more programming like Summer Camps,Caminos Teen Internships, and Casa de la Cultural Programs that you can join after June 6th. Sign up to Volunteer Help make this event even better! Volunteer on June 5th (setup) or June 6th (multiple shift options). Volunteers will have access to staff break areas and a look behind the scenes! Help us make MACC history! Create a quick givepulse profile to track your volunteer hours! Austintexas.gov/macc/grand- reopening Arrival & Parking Address is 600 River Street, at the intersection of Rainey Street and River Street. There are multiple walk-in entrances, marked with red arrows The ESB MACC parking lot will be closed to the public from Thursday, June 4th to midnight on Saturday, June 6th. There is no public parking on-site for the Grand Reopening on June 6th. Parking is free in the Holly Street neighborhood. Parking is also available at downtown garages including the Austin Convention Center Parking Lot. There will be a free shuttle bus from the Sanchez Elementary and Metz Elementary to the ESB MACC and back from 10:30am-10:00pm. Please look for the "shuttle stop" signs at these locations. You can take the shuttle even if you don’t park in the actual school parking lots. Ridesharing and public transit encouraged. Drop off at the traffic circle. Bicycle parking is available on site. Bring your bike lock! The June 6th Reopening coincides with the reopening of the Waterloo Greenway Confluence. Park once, and attend both events! Workshop Schedule View our new and renovated spaces and cool off inside! Bellow is a list of our activations and event partners. If you want to take a guided tour, meet at the purple MACC tent at 12:00, 12:30, 1:00, or 1:30pm. MACC staff will be giving these tours alongside the architects Miro Rivera. You can also pick up a self- guided tour at the MACC tent put together by Cassie Smith and the MACC Education Department. Dance Studio (1st …
Item 3. Update on MACC Pocket Park Project — original pdf
Mexican American Cultural Center Pocket Park Capital Delivery Services | June 3, 2026 MACC Pocket Park 60 Rainey Street Gateway to the Mexican American Cultural Center Approx 7,400 sq ft Approved for AIPP mural 2 MACC Pocket Park • Temporary park improvements installed Spring 2024 with donated benches. • Rotation list selection of Freese & Nichols for Design Services December 2025. • Proposal for services submitted May 06, 2026 was out-sized for the project • COA design with ESD Team lead by Landscape Architect Kimberly Gilbertson • Project focus on landscape and mural. Additional exhibitory components will be addressed at a future phase. 3 Landscape Architecture by ESD • Violet Crown Trail South Whirlpool Patio • Mokan / Bolm Road Trailhead • BOLM / Shady / Airport AIPP Colab • East MLK AIPP Colab 4 Anticipated Timeline MACC Pocket Park Planning: Summer 2026 Consultant selection 2026 Bid/Award: Fall 2027 Advertising, Bidding and Award 2028 2027 Design: Fall 2026 to Summer 2027 Design and Permitting Construction: Fall 2027 to Summer 2028 Construction 5
Item 4. Review current working groups to assess membership status and determine whether to add or eliminate groups — original pdf
ESB-MACC Advisory Board Working Groups Name Motion Members Budget Phase 2 Ethnographic Research 64 Rainey Music Hub Programming Grand Opening Motioned to create the Budget (FY26) working group. Lily Zamarripa-Saenz, Vice Chair Larry Amaro, Member Roy Reyna, Member Alternate Noemi Castro Angelica Navarro, Chair Lily Zamarripa-Saenz, Member Larry Amaro, Member John Estrada, Member Cy Herrera, Member Alternate Roy Reyna, Member Motioned to create new working group to include the new tasks of seeing project through successful completion up to issuance of certificate of occupancy, include RFQ validation and feedback process, continued community engagement, reprioritizing of Master Plan based on budget, advising on branding, and promoting and supporting the coordination of the grand opening. Motion to reinstate the Ethnographic Working Group to support the work of Cassie Smith’s Ethnographic research. Motioned to create a 64 Rainey Working Group that would follow the progress and development of the pocket park, consult with community members regarding development and progress, and address any task that may arise. Motion to create a working group to explore music hub programming. Goal is to advise MACC staff as needed. Purpose is to provide future funding and include programming to buildout the hub. Motion to create a working group dedicated to support MACC staff in preparation for the grand reopening of phase II. The working group will collaborate directly with MACC staff and be available at any capacity needed. Whether through event logistics, community outreach or general support to ensure a successful and meaningful Angelica Navarro, Chair Larry Amaro, Member Anthony Martinez, Member Cassie Smith (Community Member) Lily Zamarripa-Saenz, Member John Estrada, Member Lily Zamarripa-Saenz, Vice Chair Noemi Castro, Member John Estrada, Member Cy Herrera, Member Al Duarte, Member Angelica Navarro, Chair Lily Zamarripa-Saenz, Vice Chair Noemi Castro, Member Al Duarte, Member Roy Reyna, Member Maria Solis (Community Member) Hector Ordaz (Community Member) Awards of Excellence (AOE) Strategic Planning and Partnership reopening that reflects the culture and communities’ significance. Including consulting community members as needed and inviting them to meetings for public comment. Motioned to reestablish the Awards of Excellence Working Group to discuss nominations for 2026 awardees, selection committee, assistance with event planning, and details of set up and breakdown to provide support for MACC staff. Motion to create a Strategic Planning and Partnership Working Group to strengthen the long-term sustainability, visibility, and impact of the Cultural Center by guiding strategic direction and cultivating high-value partnerships Core …
Item 5. Approve a recommendation in support of six Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Advisory Commission FY 26-27 budget recommendations — original pdf
Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission FY26-27 Budget Recommendation Titles RECOMMENDATION 1: Latino Arts and Culture Community Navigator Program $125K ● Increase funding and social resources to ensure appropriate language accessibility for AACME Cultural Arts Funding Cycle, specifically in Spanish ● Ensure funding is proportional to representation of community RECOMMENDATION 2: Spanish-language Contracts for City of Austin Cultural Arts Contractors $10K RECOMMENDATION 3: Emergency Funding for Latino Cultural Artists Possible alternate names for the recommendation: Emergency Cultural Arts Grants for Latino Artists $1.5 Million RECOMMENDATION 4: Capital Improvement Funding for the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center - Phase 2 $6 Million RECOMMENDATION 5: $1 Million Funding for the Latino Artist Residency Program (LARP) at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Possible alternate names for the recommendation: Latino Artist Residency Program (LARP) at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican AMerican Cultural Center Reestablishing the Latino Artist Residency Program (LARP) at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican AMerican Cultural Center RECOMMENDATION 6: Explore alternative funding resources for Cultural Arts, specifically state legislation that would increase the 15% HOT Tax fund cap for funding programs $50K BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission Recommendation Number: (20260324-XXX) Latino Arts & Cultural Community Navigator Program WHEREAS, approximately 32% of Austin’s population identifies as Hispanic or Latino 1; and WHEREAS, 31% of Austinites speak a language other than English at home, with Spanish the predominant language spoken in the City 2; and WHEREAS, Austin has a long history of systemic racism and racial inequity that continues today. Throughout history, communities of color have been excluded, marginalized, and discriminated against as a result of City policies and practices. This history was reinforced by segregationist policies throughout the 20th century affecting a range of Austin venues, including schools, public parks, and commercial businesses, among others, and WHEREAS, Spanish-speaking cultural arts organizations and individual artists continue to face inequitable access to Cultural Arts resources and services as a result of systemic and racial inequity, but also due to evolving City policies and the implementation of new procedures that fail to be culturally responsive and do not adequately address language access; and WHEREAS, The City of Austin’s Latino and Spanish-speaking community continues to voice the need for culturally-sensitive assistance, including and not limited to: 1. Application navigation 2. Access to Spanish-language contracts and grant agreements 3. Accurate, culturally competent Spanish translations of …
Agenda — original pdf
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS 301 W. 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Historic Landmark 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, please use the QR code or link at the end of this document. For questions, please email preservation@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS BEN HEIMSATH, CHAIR (D-8) CARL LAROSCHE (D-6) ROXANNE EVANS, VICE CHAIR (D-2) VACANT (D-10) JEFFREY ACTON (MAYOR) TONYA PLEASANT-WRIGHT (D-1) JAIME ALVAREZ (D-7) JUDAH RICE (D-4) HARMONY GROGAN (D-5) BAT TANIGUCHI (D-9) KEVIN KOCH (D-3) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Historic Landmark Commission regular meeting on May 6, 2026. BRIEFINGS 2. 3. 4. Briefing regarding updates on the project at 1010 E. Cesar Chavez St. by Ingrid Gonzalez Featherston, AIA, Senior Architect, MF Architecture. Transfer of Development Rights Market Analysis Briefing by Cara Bertron, Program Manager II, Austin Planning; Kevin Howard Oliver, Project Manager; Abby Gillfillan, Principal, Lionheart; Darin Smith, Principal, EPS. Briefing on the East Austin Historic Resources Survey by Dr. Tara Dudley, Consultant, HHM & Associates. PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION ITEMS Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications 5. 6. PR-2026-008188 – 1005 E. 8th St. Robertson/Stuart & Mair Local Historic District Council District 1 Proposal: Demolish a contributing building. (Postponed by applicant on May 6, 2026) Applicant: Robbie MacGregor City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 Staff Recommendation: Postpone the public hearing to the July 1, 2026 Historic Landmark Commission meeting and invite the applicant to the June 10, 2026 meeting of the Architectural Review Committee to discuss alternatives to demolition. HR-2026-021800 – 1107 W. 9th St. Castle Hill Local Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Remodel a contributing house. (Postponed by applicant on May 6, 2026) Applicant: Nathan Griffith City Staff: …