CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM05 DATE: Monday September 14, 2026 CASE NUMBER: C15-2026-0035 ____-____Thomas Ates (D1) (Resigned) ____Y____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) ____-____VACANT (D3) ____Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ____Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ____Y____Haseeb Abdullah (D6) ____-____Sameer S Birring (D7) (Resigned) ____Y____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ____Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ____-____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) OUT ____-____Jeffery L Bowen (M) OUT ____-____Corry L Archer-MccClellan (Alternate) (M) ____Y____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ____-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Victoria Goodman OWNER: Mark Sainsbury ADDRESS: 4523 AVENUE G VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-899 (Fences as Accessory Uses) to increase the height from eight (8’) feet (maximum allowed) to nine feet (9’) (requested) (6 ft. solid + 3 ft. trellis), in order to maintain a fence along interior side property line (N/NE) & rear property line (E/SE) in a “SF-3-NCCD-NP”, Single-Family-Neighborhood Conservation Combining District-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Hyde Park Neighborhood Plan). Note: The Land Development Code 25-2-899 Fences as Accessory Uses (A) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a fence: (1) is permitted as an accessory use in any zoning district; and (2) must comply with the requirements of this section. (B) In this section: (1) an ornamental fence is a fence with an open design that has a ratio of solid material to open space of not more than one to four; and ITEM05/1 (2) a solid fence is a fence other than an ornamental fence. (C) The height restrictions of this section do not apply to an ornamental fence. (D) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a solid fence constructed along a property line may not exceed a height of six feet measured from the natural grade up. (E) If there is a change in grade of at least one foot measured along any run of a solid fence along a property line, then the portion of the fence where the grade change occurs may be constructed to a maximum height of seven feet. (F) a solid fence along a property line may be constructed to a maximum height of eight feet if each owner of property that adjoins a section of the fence that exceeds a height of six feet files written consent to the construction of the fence with the building official; and (1) there is a change in grade of at least two feet within 50 feet of the boundary between adjoining properties; …
NEW FENCE LOOKING FROM NORTH NEIGHBOR (marked in red on survey) ITEM05/17 NEIGHBOR’S FENCE AT 4527 AVE G approx. same height (9 ft) as new fence for which we are applying for a variance (shown on right of image). “…will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property…” ITEM05/18 ITEM05/19 ITEM05/20 ITEM05/21
Variance request: C15-2026-0035 fencing at 4523 Avenue G Victoria Goodman & Mark Sainsbury: Owners ITEM05/1-PRESENTATION ITEM05/2-PRESENTATION ITEM05/3-PRESENTATION ITEM05/4-PRESENTATION ITEM05/5-PRESENTATION ITEM05/6-PRESENTATION ITEM05/7-PRESENTATION ITEM05/8-PRESENTATION ITEM05/9-PRESENTATION ITEM05/10-PRESENTATION ITEM05/11-PRESENTATION Hardship • We have an in-ground swimming pool, with no cover, and open all year. • The 9 foot fence helps prevent children accessing the pool and possibly harming themselves. • A lower fence would be less safe. ITEM05/12-PRESENTATION Good fences make good neighbors • We consulted our immediate neighbors before construction. • They regard the new fence as an effective safety measure. • As their letters show, they are strongly supportive. • We hope we can keep it. ITEM05/13-PRESENTATION
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM06 DATE: Monday September 14, 2026 CASE NUMBER: C15-2026-0036 ____-____Thomas Ates (D1) (Resigned) ____Y____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) ____-____VACANT (D3) ____Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ____Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ____Y____Haseeb Abdullah (D6) ____-____Sameer S Birring (D7) (Resigned) ____Y____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ____Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ____-____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) OUT ____-____Jeffery L Bowen (M) OUT ____-____Corry L Archer-MccClellan (Alternate) (M) ____Y____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ____-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Richard T Suttle Jr. OWNER: Erin Booth Derbas ADDRESS: 4107 LAKEPLACE LANE VARIANCE REQUESTED: LDC: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code: Section 25-2-551 (Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations) (B)(3) (a) to permit a tram (mechanical pedestrian access). And Section 25-2-551 (Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations) (E)(2) to permit 260 square feet development on a slope with a gradient of more than 35%, in order to maintain a tram in a “LA”, Lake Austin zoning district. For the above address the Subdivision Plat was recorded on March 25, 1915. Note: ITEM06/1 Land Development Code Section 25-2-551 Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations Section 25-2-551 Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations {A} In this section: (1) SHORELINE means the 492.8 topographic contour line along the shores of Lake Austin. (2) SHORELINE SETBACK means a line parallel to the shoreline and at a distance from the shoreline that is prescribed in this section. (3) SHORELINE SETBACK AREA means an area between the shoreline and the shoreline setback. (B) This subsection specifies shoreline setbacks in a Lake Austin (LA) district. (1) The shoreline setback is: (a) 75 feet; or (b) 25 feet, if: (i) the lot is located in a subdivision plat recorded before April 22, 1982, or is a legal tract exempt from the requirement to plat; and (ii) the distance between the shoreline and the front lot line, or the property line of a l egal tract, is 200 feet or less. (E) This subsection specifies additional development standards based on a slope gradient in a Lake Austin (LA) district. (1) On a slope with a gradient of more than 15 percent; (a) vegetation must be restored with native vegetation, as prescribed by the Enviromental Criteria Manual, if it is disturbed or removed as a result of construction; and (b) construction uphill or downhill from the slope must comply with the Enviromental Criteria Manual. (2) on a slope with a gradient of more than 35 percent, development …
C15-2026-0036 4107 Lakeplace Lane ITEM06/1-PRESENTATION ITEM06/2-PRESENTATION Existing tram was constructed in approximately 2001 by a previous owner. ITEM06/3-PRESENTATION ITEM06/4-PRESENTATION ITEM06/5-PRESENTATION ITEM06/6-PRESENTATION Variances Requested: 1. Variance from Section 25-2-551(B)(3)(a) (Lake Austin District Regulations) to permit mechanical pedestrian ("LA") zoning district. access in a Lake Austin 2. Variance from Section 25-2-551(E)(2) (Lake Austin District Regulations) to permit development on a slope with a gradient of more than 35 percent. ITEM06/7-PRESENTATION Variances Findings: Reasonable Use: The zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: The shoreline setback area restrictions and additional development standards based on slope gradient regulations are only applicable to properties zoned Lake Austin residence district ("LA") and do not apply to other zoning districts along Lake Austin. Without the variances the property owner would not be able to access all areas of the property. ITEM06/8-PRESENTATION Variances Findings: Hardship: a. The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: The topography of the property between the residence and Lake Austin is steeply sloped and varies from 35% to over 1,500% with a vertical drop in excess of 60 feet which makes it extremely difficult to access the entire property without a tram. ITEM06/9-PRESENTATION Variances Findings: Hardship: b. The hardship is not general to the area in which the property is located because: The property sits on a sheer vertical cliff verses rolling slopes that are more common along Lake Austin. There is also an abundance of large, mature tress that are heavily concentrated along the lake side. ITEM06/10-PRESENTATION Variances Findings: Area Character: The variance will not alter the character of the area adjacent to the property, will not impair the use of adjacent conforming property, and will not impair the purpose of the regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located because: These variances would not alter the character of adjacent properties nor impair their use of their own property because the tram is located within a heavily vegetated area and cannot be seen by the adjacent neighbors. LA zoning allows for roads and driveways to be located within the shoreline setback area with a gradient of more than 35%, but due to the extreme topography on the subject property, these types of improvements are not feasible. A tram is required to access all of the property. ITEM06/11-PRESENTATION
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM07 DATE: Monday September 14, 2026 CASE NUMBER: C15-2026-0037 ____-____Thomas Ates (D1) (Resigned) ____Y____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) ____-____VACANT (D3) ____Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ____Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ____Y____Haseeb Abdullah (D6) ____-____Sameer S Birring (D7) (Resigned) ____Y____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ____Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ____-____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) OUT ____-____Jeffery L Bowen (M) OUT ____-____Corry L Archer-MccClellan (Alternate) (M) ____Y____Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) ____-____VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Soren Aandahl OWNER: Shesh Aandahl ADDRESS: 714 POST OAK ST VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-779 (Small Lot Single-Family Residential Use) (J)(4) from gross floor area requirements to increase unit size from 2,300 square feet (maximum allowed) to 2,886 square feet (requested) in order to enclose an existing balcony to create conditioned bedroom space in a “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (Bouldin Creek NP). Note: Land Development Code 25-2-779 Small Lot Single-Family Residential Use (A) This section applies to a small lot single-family residential use. (B) This section supersedes the base zoning district regulations to the extent of conflict. ITEM07/1 (C) Only one dwelling unit is permitted on a lot. (D) This subsection applies to small lot single-family residential use on a property zoned single-family residence small lot (SF-4A) district or less restrictive. (J) Gross Floor Area (1) This subsection applies to a property located within the area described in Subsection 1.2.1 of Subchapter F (Residential Design and Compatibility Standards). (2) GROSS FLOOR AREA means the total enclosed area of all floors in a building with a clear height of more than six feet, measured to the outside surface of the exterior walls, except as provided in this subsection. (3) The gross floor area may not exceed the greater of 1,650 square feet or a floor-to- area ratio of 0.55. (4) The maximum unit size is 2,300 square feet. Source: Ord. 041118-57; Ord. No. 20240516-006, Pt. 5, 5-27-24; Ord. No. 20250227-039, Pt. 2, 10-1-25. BOARD’S DECISION: September 14, 2026 Vice Chair’s motion to postpone to October 12, 2026, Board member Melissa Hawthorne second on 7-0 votes; POSTPONED TO OCTOBER 12, 2026, NOT ENOUGH BOARD MEMBERS FOR VOTING PURPOSES. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general to the area …
T C E T I H C R A L E B E O G I I D E H 4 8 8 9 . 4 5 4 . 2 1 5 . h p l t e n . l a b o g c b s @ e b e o g d e h i i l existing east elevation for reference existing north elevation for reference existing west elevation for reference existing construction new construction extend existing roof plane to create new gable over addition line of re-framed, low-slope cricket roof beyond midpoint of highest gable roof plane [new roof over addition] exisitng window exisitng window exisitng window new window 8'-0" pl. ht. @ east wall of master bedroom second floor 10'-0" pl. ht. @ 1st floor t i h g e h g n d i " 0 - ' 7 2 l i u b floor trusses extend existing roof as shown to create new gable over addition see structural drawings reframed low slope roof 'cricket' new construction existing construction . q e . q e . j d a e g a r e v a e v o b a e d a r g exisitng pitch break to remain dashed line indicates existing roofline to be removed line of re-framed, low-slope cricket roof beyond modify new eave overhang at this location to minimiize conflict with window / window trim drainage managemant at this location TBD - review in field 9'-0" typ. pl. ht. @ 2nd floor new window new window exisitng bedroom window new window exisitng window dashed line indicates existing roof overhang to be removed steel columns to remain in place T S A E exisitng living room doors exisitng kitchen window second floor is cantilevered see structural drawings new second floor to be partially cantilevered see structural drawings T S E W exisitng window exisitng door [460.50] t. / slab [per permit set dated 12.20.2017] [458.75] average adjacent grade [per permit set dated 12.20.2017] proposed east elevation proposed north elevation proposed west elevation exterior elevations scale: 3/16" = 1'-0" on full size sheet scale: 3/32" = 1'-0" on reduced [11x17] sheet 0 2 4 6 8 10 FT THESE DRAWINGS ILLUSTRATE PRELIMINARY DESIGN CONCEPT THIS DESIGN CONCEPT DOES NOT COMPLY WITH C.O.A. LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE - CHAPTER 25-2 -779 (J) [gross floor area exceeds allowable entitlement for this property] …
Variance Presentation for Case Number C15-0037/714 Post Oak St. Meeting date October 12, 2026 Good evening. My name is Ms. Shesh Aandahl. Photo #1. The subject house is highlighted. The variance is a request to make the existing balcony into bedroom conditioned space. Photo #2. This is the front view of the house. It’s cute. Photo #3. house on the right varies from three to two stories. This is the rear view of the house. The house to the left is a one story. The Photo #4. The backyard faces a creek and is green year around. Photo #5. The space is just over 5 feet wide. This is the only part of the second floor balcony that is visible to a neighbor. First, the good news about this variance is that it is simply changing already existing balcony space to conditioned bedroom space. Second, this change can only be seen minutely by the neighbor in the three story home next door. Third, this request complies with all LDC setback codes. The footprint of the house is not being expanded at all. Fourth, there will be no nature, home characteristics, or neighborhood alterations or impacts. Fifth, this request complies with LDC Code #25-2-779, Small Lot Single Family Residential Use, subsections (D) #9, maximum building coverage of 55 percent, and (J) #1, #2 and #3. However, subsection (J) #4 makes the gross floor area stipulated in subsections (D) #9 and (J) #3 unavailable. Please help us rectify this hardship. Thank you. ITEM07/1-PRESENTATION #1 ITEM07/2-PRESENTATION #2 ITEM07/3-PRESENTATION #3 ITEM07/4-PRESENTATION #4 ITEM07/5-PRESENTATION #5 ITEM07/6-PRESENTATION
SIGN REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C16-2026-0007 BOA DATE: Monday, October 12th, 2026 ADDRESS: 620 W Slaughter Ln OWNER: QT South, LLC COUNCIL DISTRICT: 2 AGENT: Drenner Group - David J. Anderson ZONING: CS-CO SIGN DISTRICT: Scenic Roadway Sign District LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 3 BLK A SLAUGHTER/SOUTH FIRST SEC 2 VARIANCE REQUEST: LDC, Section 25-10-124 (Scenic Roadway Sign District Regulations), (B) to allow more freestanding signs from one (1) (maximum allowed) to one (1) additional (requesting); a total of two free-standing signs SUMMARY: provide signage for QT gas station ISSUES: configuration of lot, heritage trees ZONING LAND USES Site CS-CO North MF-2-CO South GR-CO GR-CO East DR West General Commercial Services-Conditional Overlay Multi-Family-Conditional Overlay Community Commercial-Conditional Overlay Community Commercial-Conditional Overlay Development Reserve NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Neighborhoods Council Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Homeless Neighborhood Association Onion Creek Homeowners Association Preservation Austin ITEM08/1 September 23, 2026 David Anderson 620 W Slaughter Ln Austin TX, 78748 Property Description: LOT 3 BLK A SLAUGHTER/SOUTH FIRST SEC 2 Re: C16-2026-0007 Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above referenced property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance request from LDC Section 25-2-899 at 6508 Highpoint CV. Austin Energy does not oppose the request, provided that any proposed or existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s Clearance & Safety Criteria, the National Electric Safety Code, and OSHA requirements. All signage will need to stay out of Austin Energy easements and 5’ from existing underground electric lines. Any removal or relocation of existing facilities will be at the owner’s/applicant’s expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements, which are additional conditions of the above review action: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/utilities_criteria_manual?nodeId=S1AUENDECR_1 .10.0CLSARE If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Ashleigh Woolf, Project Assistant Austin Energy Infrastructure Support Services 4815 Mueller Blvd Austin, Texas, 78723 (512) 972-8400 ITEM08/2 ITEM08/3 Section 2: Variance Findings The Board must determine the existence of, sufficiency of, and weight of evidence supporting the findings described below. In order to grant your request for a variance, the Board must first make one or more of the findings described under 1, 2, and 3 below; the Board must then make the finding described in item 4 below. If the Board cannot make the required findings, it cannot approve a sign variance. Therefore, you must complete each of …
BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2026-0040 BOA DATE: Monday, October 12th, 2026 ADDRESS: 1703 Pasadena Dr COUNCIL DISTRICT: 7 OWNER: Eric Joseph Exelbert & Jessica Lea Boyer ZONING: SF-3-NP (Crestview NP) AGENT: Drenner Group – David J. Anderson LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 17 BLK J CRESTVIEW ADDN SEC 3 VARIANCE REQUEST: LDC, Subchapter F: Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 2, Development Standards Section 2.1 (Maximum Development Permitted) to increase the F.A.R from 40% (required) to 44.46% (requested) SUMMARY: enclose a Carport into a Garage ISSUES: setbacks and easements ZONING LAND USES Site North South East West SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Neighborhoods Council Crestview Neighborhood Association Crestview Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Homeless Neighborhood Association North Austin Neighborhood Alliance Shoal Creek Conservancy ITEM09/1 September 25, 2026 David Anderson 1703 Pasadena Dr Austin TX, 78757 Property Description: LOT 17 BLK J CRESTVIEW ADDN SEC 3 Re: C15-2026-0040 Dear Applicant, Austin Energy (AE) has reviewed your application for the above-mentioned property, requesting that the Board of Adjustment consider a variance request from LDC Section 25-2 at 1703 Pasadena Dr. Austin Energy does not oppose the request, provided that any proposed or existing improvements follow Austin Energy’s Clearance & Safety Criteria, the National Electric Safety Code, and OSHA requirements. All signage will need to stay out of Austin Energy easements and 5’ from existing underground electric lines. Any removal or relocation of existing facilities will be at the owner’s/applicant’s expense. Please use this link to be advised of our clearance and safety requirements which are additional conditions of the above review action: https://library.municode.com/tx/austin/codes/utilities_criteria_manual?nodeId=S1AUENDECR_1 .10.0CLSARE If you require further information or have any questions regarding the above comments, please contact our office. Thank you for contacting Austin Energy. Ashley Robinson, Project Assistant Austin Energy Public Involvement | Real Estate Services 2500 Montopolis Drive Austin, TX 78741 (512) 322-6050 ITEM09/2 ITEM09/3 ITEM09/4 ITEM09/5 ITEM09/6 ITEM09/7 LOT 20 LOT 18 ' 0 . 0 1 LOT 16 UNABLE TO SET N 59° 38' 00" W 55.00' FENCE CORNER BEARS N 7° 14' W 1.0' ' 8 0 . 0.6' UNABLE TO SET ' 4 0 . UTILITY POLE FENCE CORNER BEARS N 71° 28' E 0.5' 5' BUILDING LINE VOL. 895, PG. 502 R.P.R.T.C.T. 5' PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT 10' BUILDING LINE PER ZONING ' . 0 7 2 EM 16.8' A/C ' 7 . 0 …
BOA Monthly Report July 2026-June 2027 September 14, 2026 (All items postponed to Oct 12,2026 due to not having enough board members) Granted 0 Postponed 6 1. 25-2-1176 (Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses) (A) (1) to increase the dock length 2. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) (D) from setback requirements for a front setback 3. 25-2-551 (Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations) (C)(2) (a) from impervious requirements to increase the maximum impervious cover on a slope and 25-2-551 (Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations) (E)(2) to decrease the impervious cover on a slope 4. 25-2-899 (Fences as Accessory Uses) to increase the height 5. 25-2-551 (Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations) (B)(3) (a) to permit a tram (mechanical pedestrian access and 25-2-551 (Lake Austin (LA) District Regulations) (E)(2) to permit 260 square feet development on a slope 6. 25-2-779 (Small Lot Single-Family Residential Use) (J)(4) from gross floor area requirements to increase unit size Withdrawn Denied 0 0 Discussion Items 5 (postponed to Oct 12, 2026) Sept 2026 Interpretations Sept 2026 BAAP 0 new inquiries 0 (Added Sept 14# 2026) The deposition of the case items: Granted Postponed Withdrawn Denied Discussion Items 5 10 0 0 15 Board members absent: Tommy Ates-resigned, Sameer Birring-resigned, Michael Von Ohlen, Jeffery Bowen, Corry L Archer-McClellan (Alternate)-technical issues (2 vacant positions-alternate and regular) August 10, 2026 Granted 4 1. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) (D) from setback requirements for a street side setback 2. 25-2-515 (Rear Yard of a Through Lot) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback 3. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from impervious coverage requirements to increase I.C. 4. 25-2-492 Site Development Regulations)(D) from lot size requirements to decrease minimum lot size Postponed 1 7. 25-2-1176 (Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses) (A) (1) to increase the dock length Withdrawn Denied 0 0 Discussion Items 5 AUG 2026 Interpretations AUG 2026 BAAP 0 new inquiries 0 (Added AUG10# 2026) The deposition of the case items: Granted Postponed Withdrawn Denied Discussion Items 5 4 0 0 10 Board members absent: Tommy Ates, Jessica Cohen (resigned), Haseeb Abdullah (1 vacant alternate position) July 13, 2026 Granted 1 1. 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from impervious coverage requirements to increase I.C. Postponed 3 (due to only 9 board members present-voting purposes) 1. 25-2-515 (Rear Yard of a Through Lot) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum rear yard setback …
BOA Meeting Schedule for 2027 2nd Monday of each month at 5:30PM City Council Chambers-301 W 2nd Street -Room 1001 January 11, 2027 February 8, 2027 March 8, 2027 April 12, 2027 May 10, 2027 June 14, 2027 July 12, 2027 August 9, 2027 September 13, 2027 October 11, 2027 November 8, 2027 December 13, 2027
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AUSTIN-TRAVIS COUNTY FOOD POLICY BOARD MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2026, AT 5:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1406 6310 WILHELMINA 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 Maggie Amaku Andrea Abel Beth Corbett Nitza Cuevas Kacey Hanson Alexandra “Lexie” Lewis Seanna Marceaux Melody McClary Natalie Poulos Amanda Wadsworth 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 Regular Meeting on Monday, September 14, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding Austin-Travis County Food Plan Implementation. Presentation by Edwin Marty, Food Policy Manager, Austin Climate Action & Resilience, Yaira Robinson, Assistant Director of Environmental Programs, Travis County. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Presentation and discussion on the Regional Food Policy Council. Presentation and discussion on the City of Austin Social Service contract needs assessment and subsequent process. Discussion of upcoming Strategic Planning session in November. Presentation and discussion regarding the working group to expand access to nutritious foods. 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 POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 9. 10. Discuss and take possible action on City Council and County Commissioner Court Candidate and Member Questionnaire. Discuss and take possible action on a Vice-Chair 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 or TTY users’ route through …
Austin-Travis County Food Plan ATCFPB October 2026 – Staff Update City of Austin Food Plan Updates City Staff Updates ● City staff are preparing a City Council Food Plan Update Memo for October 2026. ● Funding from the MUFPP Award will be released via a RFA in October 2026. Funding announced in December. ● ACAR has hired a new Food and Climate Program Coordinator - Mali Calvo City Staff Updates Implementation Collab ● Next Collaborative Meeting ○ January 22nd at the PDC ● Food Plan Summit ○ Planning has begun for an inaugural Summit in June 2027 ● Sign up to get on the listserve ● St Davids Funding ○ The Implementation Collaborative was informed by St Davids that they would not be receiving any Catalyzing Communities funding ● Work continues on the development of the Implementation Collaborative ‘charter’ City of Austin 2026 Budget Social Service Contract Reset During FY27, the City of Austin will conduct a Council-directed evaluation and redesign of its social services portfolio. As a part of this process, all agreements, regardless of their renewal date, will end on September 30, 2027. In the coming months, new solicitations will be issued for services to begin on October 1, 2027. Travis County Food Plan Updates No updates Thank You! www.austintexas.gov/food /austinsustainability
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 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: Sarah Huddleston, D9 Jules Maron, Chair, D3 David Loignon, D10 Jennifer Daniel, Parliamentarian Dr. Paige Nilson, D4 Beatriz Dulzaides, D2 Erin Ferguson, D8 Sonal Patel, Travis County Whitney Holt, D5 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 September 14, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing regarding monthly reports and the SBI process. Presentation by Monica Dangler, Director, Austin Animal Services and Jason Garza, Assistant Director, Austin Animal Services. Staff briefing from 311 regarding the 311-phone application. Briefing given by Jerry Galvan, Vice President of Customer Care Services, Austin Energy. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. 5. 6. Presentation from Austin Pets Alive! regarding the quarterly reports. Presentation by Mara Hartsell, Quality of Care Director, Austin Pets Alive! and Rory Adams, Director of Strategic Customer Service, Austin Pets Alive! Assign a commissioner to the No Kill Committee. Assign a Chair for the No Kill Committee. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 7. Update from the Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) on recent meeting and recommendation progress. DICUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Approve the creation of a working group to review current foster onboarding materials. Approve the 2027 Annual Schedule of the Animal Advisory Commission. Approve a recommendation to council to change the Austin 311 overnight operating hours and their impact on animal-related service requests. Approve a recommendation to council regarding Emancipet registration and microchips. Approve the election of Vice Chair. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT …
ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 14, 2026 The Animal Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, September 14, 2026, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Maron called the Animal Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:07 pm. Commissioners in Attendance: Jules Maron, Chair, D3 Jo Anne Norton, Vice Chair, D7 Jennifer Daniel, Parliamentarian, D6 Beatriz Dulzaides, D2 Sonal Patel, Travis County Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Erin Ferguson, D8 Whitney Holt, D5 Sarah Huddleston, D9 David Loignon, D10 Dr. Paige Nilson, D4 Erin Van Landingham, D1 Commissioners Absent: Nancy Nemer, Travis County PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Robyn Katz – State of Animals Rosa Garcia – Bite Instance Process, Release Major Lilly Paul Fillar- AAS Budget Matt Caballero- SBI Reform Heather Myers – SBI reporting Metric Measures Julie Oliver – Access to round the clock access Shelly Leibham – Numbers vs Animal Welfare Chas Jacquier – AAS Reporting / Public Access to Information Mia Sewell – Open intake process 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Animal Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on August 10, 2026. The minutes of the August 10, 2026 regular meeting of the Animal Advisory Commission were approved as amended during the September 14, 2026 regular meeting of the Animal Advisory Commission on Vice Chair Norton’s motion, Commissioner Nilson’s second on an 11-0 vote. Commissioner Nemer was absent. The amendments by Chair Maron were to add Virus to the end of Feline Leukemia and to revise all instances of “Texas Health and Safety Chapter 8-23” to “Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 823”. The amendments were approved on the motion of Vice Chair Norton, Parliamentarian Daniel’s second on an 11-0 vote. Commissioner Nemer was absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding monthly reports and dog breed labeling. 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. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. 4. Approve the creation of a working group exploring compliance with the Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 823. Withdrawn. Approve the creation of a working group to study the impact of and write recommendations to Council regarding Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) combo testing. The motion to approve the creation of a working …
Outcome vs. Intake FY 26 Information is from October 1, 2025 – September 30, 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) Return to Habitat Total Dog - Outcomes Adoption RTO/RTO Adopt Transfer Euthanasia Died Missing Total 2026 4679 6922 11601 2026 4579 6886 11465 2026 -100 -36 -136 2026 3562 204 1885 261 96 1 613 264 6886 2026 2403 783 1247 115 27 4 4579
Updates, Reports, and Briefings Updates, Reports, and Briefings Austin Animal Services | October 2026 Upcoming Events October 2026 Monica Dangler, Director 3 Events October 14th All staff training day October 17th Adoption event at Walmart (Ben White location) with Best Friends Animal Society October 24th Día de las Mascotas adoption event at Austin Animal Services November 7th Mega Adoption Event at Petsmart (Sunset Valley location) with rescue partners 4 Monthly Reporting September 2026 Jason Garza, Assistant Director 1,205 animals were impounded this month. Animals Impounded A breakdown of impounded animals by species and/or age. Wildlife 49 Critters 14 Puppies 99 Kittens 422 Cats 278 Dogs 343 978 5-year average September Intake Over Time This chart shows the number of animals impounded this month, ranked by fiscal year. 1,002 1,003 6 2 Y F 5 2 Y F 4 2 Y F 6 September 2026 had a live-release rate of 97.47 percent. Live Outcomes by Animal Type This chart shows how many of each animal type had a positive or live outcome during September. Breakdown per Outcome Type This chart shows the breakdown of each kind of live outcome by the number of animals with that live outcome. Each bar is equal to 100% of the outcome category. Puppies 69 Dogs 331 Critters 18 Kittens 362 Cats 300 Critters 4 Kittens 125 Puppies 35 Critters 7 Kittens 2 Puppies 9 Cats 14 Cats 25 Dogs 91 Cats 181 Dogs 190 Critters 6 Kittens 235 Puppies 25 Cats 79 Dogs 49 Critters 1 Cats 1 Dogs 1 Adopted Returned to Owner Returned to Habitat Rescue Transfer Escaped | Stolen | Missing 7 535 animals were adopted this month. Adoptions Over Time (Month, Fiscal Year) This chart shows the number of adoptions per month, ranked by fiscal year. FY25 | 607 FY23 | 579 FY24 | 578 FY26 | 535 Adoptions by Type (Age, Breed) This chart shows the total number of adoptions per animal type. Puppies 43 Critters 4 Kittens 165 Cats 141 Dogs 182 850 750 650 550 450 350 OCT. NOV. DEC. JAN. FEB. MAR. APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUG. SEPTEMBER 8 30 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. Puppies 1 Kittens 4 …
Animal Services Office Statistical Report – September2024-2026 September 2026 Intake September2025 Intake September2024 Intake September 2026 Adoption September2025 Adoptions September2024 Adoptions September 2026 RTOs September2025 RTOs September2024 RTOs September 2026 Animal Euthanized September2025 Animals Euthanized September2024 Animals Euthanized September 2026 Live Release Rate September2025 Total Live Release Rate September2024 Total Live Release Rate September 2026 Vaccinations – 2790 vaccinations were provided to animals in care of Austin Animal Services. September2025 Vaccinations - 2867 vaccinations were provided to animals in care of Austin Animal Services. September2024 Animal Vaccinations September 2026 – Spay/Neuter at AAC September2025 Spayed/Neuter at AAC September2024 Spayed/Neutered at AAC September 2026 Deaths in Care September2025 Animal Deaths at AAC/Foster September2024 Animal Deaths at AAC/Foster September 2026 Animals Transferred (includes 36 cats that went through SNR) September2025 Animals Transferred (includes 44 cats that went through SNR : September2024 Animals Transferred September 2026 Animals Lost, Stolen or Missing September2025 Animal Lost, Stolen or Missing September2024 Animals Lost, Stolen or Missing September 2026 SNR Program – As noted above, 36 cats went through SNR September2025 SNR Program – As noted above, 44 cats went through SNR September2024 SNR Program September 2026 Intact Animals Adopted/RTO September2025 Intact Animals Adopted/RTO September2024 Intact Animals Adopted/RTO
REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2026, AT 5:30PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W 2nd STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities 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, Nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov, 512-974-2562. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: DeLawnia Comer-HaGans Lisa Chang, Chair Alejandro San Martin, Vice Chair Lynn Murphy Gabriel Arellano Katie Simon Anthony Chase Jr. Brandon Chesser Elizabeth Slade Kristen Vassallo CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA 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 Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities regular meeting on September 11, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing regarding the Human Rights Impact Review and Report. Presented by Dr. Lindsey Wilson, Director of Austin Equity and Inclusion and Shafina Khaki, Human Rights Officer. Staff briefing regarding the Creative Reset Phase II: Reimagining Austin’s Cultural Facilities and Museums. Presentation by Candice Cooper, Interim Chief Administrative Officer, ACME; Matrex Kilgore, Division Manager, ACME; and Marjorie Flanagan, Division manager, Austin Parks & Recreation. 4. 5. Staff briefing regarding Vision Zero and micromobility devices. Presentation by Michael Kimbro, Program Manager III, Austin Transportation and Public Works. Staff briefing regarding the New Officer Involved Shooting Dashboard. Presentation by Sara Peralta, Public Information and Marketing Program Manager, Austin Police Oversight and Crystal Kimbrough, Policy Compliance Consultant, Austin Police Oversight. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. 7. 8. 9. Approve the 2027 Annual Meeting Schedule of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities. Approve the creation of a budget working group for the 2027 fiscal year to create budget workshops and recommendations for the 2027 fiscal year. Approve the creation of a working group that writes recommendations to support victims of assault and violence with disabilities. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding public statements, ADA compliance, …
MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES REGULAR MEETING MINUTES FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2026 The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities convened in a regular meeting on Friday, September 11, 2026, at 301 W 2nd St. in Austin, Texas. Chair Chang called the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities meeting to order at 5:32 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Lisa Chang, Chair Alejandro San Martin, Vice Chair Gabriel Arellano Katie Simon Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Lynn Murphy Elizabeth Slade Kristen Vassallo Commissioners Absent: DeLawnia Comer-HaGans PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Brandon Chesser- Introduction to the commission. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Regular Meeting on August 14, 2026. The motion to approve the minutes of the August 14, 2026, regular meeting of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities was approved on Vice Chair San Martin’s 1 motion, Commissioner Vassallo’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Comer-HaGans was absent. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing regarding processing times of rape kits and abuse reporting. Presentation by Dr. Dana Kadavy, Forensic Science Director, Austin Forensic Science, Kachina Clark, Division Manager, Austin Forensic Science, and Tracy Morris, Victim Services Manager, Austin Police. Presentation given by Dr. Dana Kadavy, Forensic Science Director, Austin Forensic Science, Kachina Clark, Division Manager, Austin Forensic Science, and Tracy Morris, Victim Services Manager, Austin Police. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation from SAFE Alliance ATX regarding SAFE’s disability program, interpersonal violence in the disability community and current gaps in resources. Presentation by Pierre Berastain, CEO, SAFE Alliance ATX and Serena Villa, Disability Services Project Coordinator and Educator, SAFE Alliance ATX. Presentation given by Pierre Berastain, CEO, SAFE Alliance ATX and Serena Villa, Disability Services Project Coordinator and Educator, SAFE Alliance ATX. 4. Discussion on creating Budget Recommendation Workshops. Discussed. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS -Creation of a budget rec working group -Creation of a working group to write recommendations for victim support for organizations that support victims with disabilities -Follow up with Cap Metro -JIC update -Presentation from Cap Metro Police Force on their training with how they respond to people with IDD ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned by Chair Chang at 7:28pm without objection. 2
Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Human Rights Impact Review Austin Equity and Inclusion Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Friday, October 9 , 2026, 5:30 PM What is a Human Rights Framework? A human rights framework evaluates government performance through the lens of residents’ rights, and equitable access to services. dignity, Rather than asking whether programs exist, it asks whether people's rights are being fulfilled and where barriers remain. Why is it necessary and how does it support the City? Policies and services can exist without reaching those who need them most. A human rights framework helps identify gaps, improve accountability, and ensure that city decisions advance dignity, equity, and access for all residents. 2 Co - Created Impact Review The City engaged Henekom Group, a human rights consulting firm, to conduct an independent Human Rights Impact Review. The review included research across sources , engagement with more than 160+ 300 stakeholders , and a community workshop with 120 participants to identify and prioritize human rights risks and opportunities across 12 key issue areas. The resulting recommendations were co created, reflecting community input and - best practice from international human rights standards. 3 City of Austin - Human Rights Framework "Design and implement a Human Rights framework for assessing existing City services and programs to improve accessibility and responsiveness for residents' needs." 160+ 300+ Sources and commissions reviewed Stakeholders identified and engaged 120 Registered workshop attendees 92 Issues identified 69 Proposed mitigation for salience s 4 Steps to Conduct a Human Rights Impact Review Issue Identification → Mitigation Identification → Stakeholder Engagement → Implementation 1 Desk Research Dec 2025 - Jan 2026: 12 issue areas, 160+ sources 2 3 4 5 6 Issue & Mitigation Identification Defined salient human rights issues and potential mitigations Mapping Stakeholder Built 300+ stakeholder list with community and City Council recommendations Assessment Landscape Reviewed existing programs, initiatives, ordinances, and laws informed by community and City Council - identified issues and mitigations, Activity Set - Up Designed with pre with blank tabs available for write Facilitator Trained facilitators with landscape insights to avoid duplicating existing mitigations Training - ins 7 Human Rights Workshop Multi - stakeholder dialogue at March 23 workshop, approximately 120 attendees - Building Consensus 8 9 HeneKom’s Activity Analysis Scored and identified salient issues and mitigations for priority action Post Workshop Survey Sent to all registered stakeholders unable to attend 10 Human …
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 …
Shared Micromobility Update Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Michael Kimbro, Program Manager Shared Mobility Services | October 9, 2026 Agenda • Program Overview • 2026 Program Review • Enforcement • Corrals and Parking Technology • Program Next Steps 2 Shared Micromobility Program Current Regulatory Structure Authorization: City code §14-9-23 Updated Director Rules adopted summer 2025 License & device permits reviewed and renewed every 6-months Fees include: License application fee Per device fee Per trip fee Impound fee Moratorium on Adding New Licensed Vendors • Bird – 3,000 • Lime– 3,880 3 2026 Micromobility Report Dockless September Total Trips Systemwide: 348,434 Total Trips Downtown: 132,848 Total Miles Traveled: 410,569 Average Vehicles Available: 5,612 Trips Per Vehicle Systemwide: 2.1 Trips Per Vehicle Downtown: 2.1 YTD 2,068,609 849,909 2,163,151 6,159 1.4 1.7 CapMetro Bikeshare Total Trips: Total Miles Traveled: Average Vehicles Available: Trips Per Vehicle: 28,701 22,853 174 5.5 81,376 64,596 n/a n/a Note: CapMetro Bikeshare resumed operations on August 10 with a limited fleet. Also, CapMetro YTD numbers are incomplete, data intake did not begin until April 1. 4 Enforcement and Safety Audits Customer Service Requests Austin 3-1-1: Parking Enforcement (knack): Device Field Audits Total Devices Audited: Devices Passing Inspection: Devices Reported to Providers: 1183 1682 260 230 30 Improperly parked devices are reported two ways; Parking Enforcement Officers through an internal system and residents through Austin 3-1-1. Providers are alerted immediately through both and have two hours to rectify or risk impoundment. SMS staff also perform random safety audits on devices in the field, checking for multiple possible issues. If a device fails, it is reported to the provider and they are required to lock it down and remove for repair. 5 Corral Install Progress • Dockless corral siting and installation are progressing • An initial set of corrals has been installed in the Rainey Street district. • Downtown corral siting is underway, with a goal of achieving 20 corrals per square mile. Forced Parking Technology Piloting • Once implemented, riders will be required to end trips within designated corrals or potentially incur additional provider fees. • The program is expected to help target sidewalk obstructions, particularly in high-volume areas. 6 Program Progress Continue to pilot forced parking technology. Continue to install corrals in high use areas. Transition current regulatory …
Officer Involved Shooting Dashboard Austin Police Oversight About Austin Police Oversight Austin Police Oversight is a separate and independent department from APD created to provide impartial oversight of the Austin Police Department’s conduct, practices, and policies to enhance accountability, inform the public to increase transparency and create sustainable partnerships throughout the community. ACCOUNTABILITY TRANSPARENCY PARTNERSHIPS 2 About Austin Police Oversight WHAT WE DO WHAT WE DO NOT DO ✓ Separate, independent, civilian oversight ✓ Review all community complaints ✓ We have full access to all APD databases ✓ Make recommendations to the Chief of Police & City Manager related to discipline, administrative policies and training ✓ Educate community members about the complaint process, our reports and recommendations, and their rights when interacting with law enforcement We do NOT work for or report to APD or the Chief of Police We do NOT oversee other law enforcement agencies We do NOT oversee criminal cases We do NOT administer discipline to officers We are NOT the final decision-makers on issues related to discipline and training 3 OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING DASHBOARD View Online 4 About Officer Involved Shootings ▪ An officer involved shooting is when an APD officer discharges their firearm. ▪ APO’s last OIS report was released in June 2020. 5 Making Information More Accessible The new Officer-Involved Shooting Dashboard was created to: • Transform historical reports into an interactive tool • • Increase transparency Improve public access to information • Support public understanding with data-driven insights What's included: Demographics (subject & officers) Incident Summaries Use of Force Details Trends over time Geographic Mapping Filter by district, year, etc. 6 Data Governance Incident summaries (date, location, outcome) Demographics (subjects & officers) Use-of-force details (weapon type etc) Trends over time (currently 5 years, 2018-2025) Geographic mapping of incidents Filters (year, district, etc.) Data Validation Processes ▪ Critical Incident Briefing (CIB) Info ▪ SIU Yearly Spreadsheets ▪ Internal Affairs (IA ) Case Files 7 Overview Page 8 Officer Insights 9 Subject Insights 10 Incident Details 11 Spanish Dashboard 12 User Accessibility and Testing ▪ English and Spanish language dashboard launched simultaneously ▪ User testing performed by APO staff and volunteers from the City’s Shared Voices program ▪ Logical tab order, high contrast alternative color themes etc. ▪ Meets Federal web accessibility requirements (WCAG 2.1) 13 What’s Next? • Establish a process for updating and maintaining the dashboard. • Present dashboard to community and commissions. • …
. RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities (MCPWD) Recommendation Number: [20261009-009]: Recommendation Regarding Public Statements, ADA Compliance, and Emergency Crisis Response Standards in Police-Involved Incidents Involving Individuals with Mental Health or Cognitive Disabilities WHEREAS, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act mandate that public entities—including the City of Austin and the Austin Police Department (APD)—provide reasonable modifications in policies, practices, and procedures to ensure individuals with physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or developmental disabilities are not subjected to discrimination or preventable harm; and WHEREAS, acute psychiatric distress, post-traumatic stress, and cognitive or neurodivergent crisis fall under protected disability categories under federal law; and WHEREAS, the premature public characterization of police-involved shooting incidents—such as assigning the label "suicide by cop" prior to the completion of independent administrative, criminal, and disability-equity investigations—imposes unverified assumptions about a deceased individual’s mental state and shifts institutional responsibility for officer tactics and de-escalation onto the person experiencing a crisis; and WHEREAS, utilizing speculative psychiatric or motivational terms in official communications perpetuates stigma against individuals living with mental health disabilities and undermines community trust in city health and safety infrastructure; and WHEREAS, effective, disability-informed crisis response requires tactical patience, time, distance, non-coercive communication, and the immediate dispatch of specialized non-sworn mental health clinicians and co-responders rather than rapid, lethal force responses; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES THAT: The Committee recommends that the Mayor and Austin City Council adopt the following administrative and policy directives for the City of Austin and the Austin Police Department: 1. Prohibit Speculative Motive Terminology: Enact an administrative directive barring city officials and police leadership from publicly applying speculative or unverified psychological labels—including "suicide by cop" or "suicide by police"—to describe victims of officer-involved shootings before independent investigations are complete. The Texas Observer . 2. Standardize Neutral, Fact-Based Incident Reporting: Mandate that public communications regarding police encounters involving potential mental or behavioral health crises strictly report verifiable facts without asserting unconfirmed internal motives or diagnoses. 3. Reframe Crisis Response Under ADA Title II Compliance: Direct the City Manager and Chief of Police to audit APD’s Use of Force and Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) protocols through a disability-rights framework, ensuring that tactical patience, de-escalation, and reasonable accommodation for behavioral and cognitive disabilities are mandatory prior to any escalation to force. 4. Expand Clinician-Led Crisis Diversion: …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COLLEGE STUDENT COMMISSION FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2026, AT 3:00 P.M. CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 301 W 2ND ST AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the College Student 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 Abrianna Citta, 210-232-4773, abrianna.citta01@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Aidan Cournoyer, Chair, University of Texas at Austin Samuel Huron, University of Texas at Austin Suyeon Hong, Austin Community College Kinnin (Joshua) Phillips, Austin Community College Mekides Guta, Concordia University Lorian Lopez, Concordia University Grant Zeller, Concordia University Isiah Graham, Huston-Tillotson University Olivia Hexsel, St. Edward’s University Saundra Yelenic, St. Edward’s University AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the College Student Commission Regular meeting on September 11, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion of potential presenters pertaining to College Student Commission areas of interest. DISCUSSION & ACTION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Dissolution of Housing working group. Dissolution of Transportation working group. Creation of a Livability working group to develop and present recommendations to the College Student Commission identifying City actions that may reduce barriers to college student affordability and access to basic needs in Austin, including, but not limited to, housing, food, transportation, beneficial employment, and other major cost-of-living concerns. Creation of a Public Safety working group to develop and present recommendations to the College Student Commission identifying City actions that may improve the safety of Austin- area college students in and around campus communities, including concerns related to public transportation, pedestrian and micro mobility safety, lighting, emergency response, and other public-safety issues affecting students. Election of Vice Chair. Approve the 2027 College Student Commission Meeting Schedule. WORKING GROUP UPDATE 9. 10. 11. Update from TRANSPORTATION working group on their priorities for the school year. Update from MENTAL HEALTH working group on their priorities for the …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COLLEGE STUDENT COMMISSION FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2026, AT 3:00 P.M. CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 301 W 2ND ST AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the College Student 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 Abrianna Citta, 210-232-4773, abrianna.citta01@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Aidan Cournoyer, Chair, University of Texas at Austin Samuel Huron, University of Texas at Austin Suyeon Hong, Austin Community College Kinnin (Joshua) Phillips, Austin Community College Mekides Guta, Concordia University Lorian Lopez, Concordia University Grant Zeller, Concordia University Isiah Graham, Huston-Tillotson University Olivia Hexsel, St. Edward’s University Saunda Yelenic, St. Edward’s University AGENDA ADDENDUM DISCUSSION ITEMS 12. Presentation by the Texas Alcohol and Beverage Commission (TABC) regarding night life safety for college age people. Presentation by Rebecca Shelley. 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 Dr. Chiquita Eugene at the Youth Initiatives Office, at chiquita.eugene@austintexas.gov or (512-972- 5003) to request service or for additional information. For more information on the College Student Commission, please contact Dr. Chiquita Eugene at (512-972-5003).
