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Recommendation 20260203-005: Sixth Street — original pdf
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation Number 20260203-005: Changes to East 6th Street Design WHEREAS, Old 6th Street is a major destination in Austin with restaurants, bars, entertainment, and historic landmarks; and WHEREAS, the nearest active transportation counter at East 4th Street and Waller Creek counted 521,445 pedestrians and cyclists traveling in 2025; and WHEREAS, 6th Street between Mopac and Interstate 35 is on the City of Austin’s High Injury Network; and WHEREAS, the 2001 Great Streets Master Plan envisioned 6th Street as a “Bicycle & Local Access Street,” and WHEREAS, the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan and 2023 Austin Bicycle Plan envisioned 6th Street as a part of the All Ages and Ability Bicycle Network with one-way protected bike lanes in each direction; WHEREAS, there is currently only one East-West protected bicycle facility in Downtown, and 6th Street is the only street between 6th & 11th Street that could have a continuous on-street bicycle facility across both North Lamar and IH 35 after the I-35 CapEx Project; and WHEREAS, the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan sets a goal of 50% non-single occupancy vehicle mode share by 2039; and WHEREAS, protected bike lanes accommodate not only conventional bicycles and ebikes but also provide appropriate infrastructure for micromobility users (such as dockless scooters), which should not be ridden on sidewalks crowded with pedestrians; WHEREAS, the absence of clear separation between pedestrians and cyclists/micromobility users on sidewalks increases the risk of collisions and diminishes the experience for both user groups; WHEREAS, in Recommendation 20251201-007 the Bicycle Advisory Council and Pedestrian Advisory Council issued a joint recommendation strongly recommending Alternative 1 and opposing Alternative 3; WHEREAS, the Sixth Street Survey Results and Public Engagement Report found 63% of the 3,723 responses supported Alternative 1, which included bicycle/scooter lanes on both sides of Sixth Street as well as curb insets for vehicle access; WHEREAS, the Sixth Street Survey Results and Public Engagement Report found only 27% of the 3,706 responses supported Alternative 3, which included no bicycle/scooter lanes with vehicle curb access on one side; WHEREAS, City Staff recommended Alternative 3 be advanced to final design; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Urban Transportation Commission recommends that Austin Transportation and Public Works (ATPW) advance Alternative 1 or Alternative 2 as its preferred street design on the Sixth Street Mobility and Revitalization Project; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Urban Transportation Commission recommends that …
Recommendation 20260203-006: Mopac South — original pdf
RECOMMENDATION Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation Number 20260203-006: Mopac South WHEREAS, the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) sets a goal that by 2039, 50% of commutes will not be non-single occupancy vehicles; WHEREAS, the Austin Strategic Mobility Plans sets a target to achieve a 20% reduction in vehicle miles traveled (VMT) by 2039; WHEREAS, vehicle miles traveled per capita, congestion levels, commute times, and crashes in the Austin region have been increasing, and the region is not meeting the safety targets recommended in the Texas Transportation Institute’s (TTI) Regional Traffic Safety Plan; WHEREAS, expanding highways leads to developmental sprawl, increases in traffic, air pollution, and per-capita vehicle miles traveled, while failing to relieve congestion; WHEREAS, the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (CTRMA) recommended build alternative 2C for Mopac South proposes to add two tolled express lanes to Mopac Boulevard between Barton Skyway and 6th Street; WHEREAS, the CTRMA recommended build alternative additionally widens the bridge over Lady Bird Lake to five non-tolled general purpose lanes in both directions; WHEREAS, the CTRMA recommended build alternative includes significant elevated ramping of the highway between Barton Skyway and Rollingwood, while community feedback has consistently requested no elevated ramps; WHEREAS, City Council Resolution 20241212-066 directed the City Manager to work with CTRMA to align the Mopac South proposal with the ASMP, Austin Climate Equity Plan, and Project Connect Plan; WHEREAS, that same resolution called for a refined Mopac South project that would “reduce or not increase vehicle miles traveled and greenhouse gas emissions, reduce or minimize increases in impervious cover, minimize the loss of tree canopy, and minimize the widening of the existing roadway,” yet it is at best unclear that the recommended build alternative would meet these goals; WHEREAS, Council Member Ellis, the resolution’s sponsor and council-district representative of the project area, followed up with a letter requesting that the Mopac South project include no more than one additional lane in each direction, but the recommended build alternative does not align with this request; WHEREAS, the Travis County Commissioners Court requested that CTRMA produce an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) with a thorough study of alternatives before moving forward with the project, yet CTRMA has indicated they hope to conduct only an Environmental Assessment (EA); WHEREAS, Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation 20250401-003 built on the groundwork laid by City Council and requested that the Mopac South Project be removed from the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization …
05.01 Sixth Street Amended Recommendation - Redline — original pdf
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation Number 20260203-005: Changes to East 6th Street Design WHEREAS, Old 6th Street is a major destination in Austin with restaurants, bars, entertainment, and historic landmarks; and WHEREAS, the nearest active transportation counter at East 4th Street and Waller Creek counted 521,445 pedestrians and cyclists traveling in 2025; and WHEREAS, 6th Street between Mopac and Interstate 35 is on the City of Austin’s High Injury Network; and WHEREAS, the 2001 Great Streets Master Plan envisioned 6th Street as a “Bicycle & Local Access Street;” and WHEREAS, the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan and 2023 Austin Bicycle Plan envisioned 6th Street as a part of the All Ages and Ability Bicycle Network with one-way protected bike lanes in each direction; WHEREAS, there is currently only one East-West protected bicycle facility in Downtown, and 6th Street is the only street between 6th & 11th Street that could have a continuous on-street bicycle facility across both North Lamar and IH 35 after the I-35 CapEx Project; and WHEREAS, the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan sets a goal of 50% non-single occupancy vehicle mode share by 2039; and WHEREAS, protected bike lanes accommodate not only conventional bicycles and ebikes but also provide appropriate infrastructure for micromobility users (such as dockless scooters), which should not be ridden on sidewalks crowded with pedestrians; WHEREAS, the absence of clear separation between pedestrians and cyclists/micromobility users on sidewalks increases the risk of collisions and diminishes the experience for both user groups; WHEREAS, in Recommendation 20251201-007 the Bicycle Advisory Council and Pedestrian Advisory Council issued a joint recommendation strongly recommending Alternative 1 and opposing Alternative 23; WHEREAS, the Sixth Street Survey Results and Public Engagement Report found 63% of the 3,723 responses supported Alternative 1, which included bicycle/scooter lanes on both sides of Sixth Street as well as curb insets for vehicle access; WHEREAS, the Sixth Street Survey Results and Public Engagement Report found only 27% of the 3,706 responses supported Alternative 3, which included no bicycle/scooter lanes with vehicle curb access on one side; WHEREAS, City Staff recommended Alternative 3 be advanced to final design; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Urban Transportation Commission recommends that Austin Transportation and Public Works (ATPW) advance Alternative 1 or Alternative 2 as its preferred street design on the Sixth Street Mobility and Revitalization Project; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Urban Transportation Commission recommends that …
Agenda — original pdf
REGULAR MEETING of the MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 5:30 pm City of Austin Permit and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive – Room 2002 Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of this MBE/WBE Advisory Committee may be participating by videoconference. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES The public will be allowed to speak at the Advisory Committee meeting remotely by phone or in-person at the address listed above. To participate remotely, speakers must register in advance with the board liaison before the registration deadline. Public Communication: General The first 10 speakers will be allowed to speak on any topic that is not posted on the agenda. The Committee Chair will call upon speakers at the beginning of the meeting. A person may not speak at general communication more often than once out of every three regularly scheduled committee meetings. Public Comment on Agenda Items Members of the public may speak on any item posted to the agenda. Speakers will be called upon when this agenda item is taken up by the Committee Chair. How to Register to Speak Remotely All speakers are required to register for remote participation. Registered speakers will be allowed 3 minutes to speak by telephone only. The deadline for registering is 12:00pm on the day before the meeting. To register to speak, email the board liaison, Nakia James at nakia.james@austintexas.gov before the deadline. Once registration closes, the board liaison will send all speakers an email to confirm registration, provide instructions on speaking at the meeting, and the number to call in on the day of the meeting. How to Sign-Up to Speak In-Person Speakers that would like to address the committee in person will be allowed to sign up until 15 minutes before the start of the meeting. Speakers will be allowed 3 minutes to speak. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If you require Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please contact Nakia James at (512) 974-9108 or nakia.james@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the MBE/WBE and Small Business Procurement Program Advisory Committee, contact Nakia James at (512) 974-9108 …
Agenda — original pdf
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL CARE STRATEGIES AND ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD 2026, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER ROOM 1203 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the HIV PLANNING COUNCIL may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: Join the meeting now Public comment will be allowed in person or remotely via telephone or Teams. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register to speak, call or email the Office of Support, (737)-825-1684 or hivplanningcouncil@austintexas.gov CURRENT HIV PLANNING COUNCIL CARE STRATEGIES AND ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Joe Anderson Jr., conflicted Jeremy Caballero Aran Belani Marquis Goodwin, conflicted Henry Chan Drew Kyler AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 2/2/2026 will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the HIV Planning Council regular meeting of the Care Strategies and Community Engagement committee on October 7th, 2025 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS 2. Members will declare conflict of interest with relevant agenda items, service categories, and/or service standards. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Introductions/Announcements 4. Office of Support Staff Briefing DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discussion and approval of Community and Empowerment Townhall FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 6. Discussion of workplan calendar and social calendar ADJOURNMENT Indicative of action items The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For More Information on the HIV Planning Council, please contact Rashana Raggs at (737)-825-1684.
Agenda — original pdf
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2026, AT 5:30 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER ROOM 1406 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the African American 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, 512-974-2562, nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Daryl Horton, Chair Alexandria Anderson Sophia Dozier Kyron Hayes Nelson Linder Justin Parsons Mueni Rudd Emmy Weisberg AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Dr. Chiquita Eugene, Vice Chair Roger Davis Joi Harden Antony Jackson Kenneth Loyde Antonio Ross Greg Smith 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 African American Resource Advisory Commission regular meeting on January 6, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. Presentation by American Gateways regarding successes with the City of Austin and a request for the prioritization of immigration funding in the FY 26-27 budget. Presentation by Edna Yang, Co-Executive Director, American Gateways. Presentation by Communities in School of Central Texas regarding the outcomes and data from the recent Harvard Education Redesign economic mobility study. Presentation given by Sharon Vigil, Chief Executive Officer, Communities in Schools of Central Texas. Discussion regarding updates on the progress of the Election Mobilization Project. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 5. Update from the Budget Working Group regarding their first planning meeting. 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 at Austin City Clerk’s Office Department, at 512-974-2562 or nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the African American Resource Advisory Commission please contact Nekaybaw Watson at 512-974-2562 or nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov.
Item 1: Draft Minutes for January 6, 2026 — original pdf
AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES 01.06.26 AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2026 The African American Resource Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at the Permitting and Development Center Room 1406. Commissioner Parsons called the African American Resource Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 5:40 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Daryl Horton, Chair Dr. Chiquita Eugene, Vice Chair Roger Davis Sophia Dozier Justin Parsons Emmy Weisberg Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Alexandria Anderson Joi Harden Kyron Hayes Mueni Rudd Greg Smith Commissioners Absent: Antony Jackson Nelson Linder Kenneth Loyde Antonio Ross PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. 1 AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES 01.06.26 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the African American Resource Advisory Commission regular meeting on December 2, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of December 2, 2025, were approved on Commissioner Weisberg’s motion, Commissioner Dozier’s second on a 9-0 vote. Chair Horton and Vice Chair Eugene were off the dais. Commissioners Jackson, Linder, Loyde, and Ross were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding the African American Cultural Heritage District Strategic Plan by Matthew Schmidt, Division Manager, Austin Economic Development, and Mend Collaborative. The presentation was made by Matthew Schmidt, Division Manager, Austin Economic Development and C Terrance Anderson, Mend Collaborative. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation from Dr. Obiageli Chukwuneke, President, Career Research Learning and Development Institute (CARLDI) regarding CARLDI’s priorities and programmatic goals. Presentation was made by Dr. Obiageli Chukwuneke, President, Career Research Learning and Development Institute. 4. 5. 6. Discussion regarding the African American Resource Advisory Commission officer elections, officer duties and potential interest in becoming an officer. Discussed. List of roles and role responsibilities to be sent to commissioners. Discussion regarding updates on the progress of finding a facility for Mission Accomplished and next steps in writing a recommendation to Council regarding Mission Accomplished as a budget priority for FY27. Discussed. Discussion regarding the creation of a mobilization unit for voter registration and transport to the polls for the upcoming elections. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. Approve the addition of new members to the Budget Working Group. The motion to add Chair Horton, and Commissioners Davis and Dozier to the Budget Working Group was approved on Vice Chair Eugene’s motion, Commissioner Parsons’ motion on a 11-0 vote. Commissioners Jackson, Linder, Loyde, and Ross were absent. Current membership on the Budget …
Item 3: Communities in School Presentation — original pdf
CIS Central Texas Services and Outcomes for Austin Students “Young people thrive when they have a sense of belonging to a caring community.” Bill Milliken Founder of Communities In Schools @CISCentralTX #AllinForKids The Evidence-based CIS Model Harvard University: CIS Impact on Attendance, Graduation, and Economic Mobility When CIS is on campus, the whole school community succeeds. A landmark study by Opportunity Insights in partnership with the EdRedesign Lab at the Harvard Graduate School of Education analyzed outcomes for more than 16 million Texas students over two decades. The research finds that the Communities In Schools model significantly improves test scores, attendance, graduation rates, college enrollment, and adult earnings by providing individualized, school-based wraparound supports. ➢ Students in CIS schools experienced 5% higher graduation rates and were more likely to be employed as adults. ➢ Every $1,000 invested in CIS supports increased future earnings by $400 per year, compared to $40 from the same investment in class-size reduction. ➢ Long term, a $3,000 investment per student generates more than $75,000 in lifetime earnings and $7,100 in federal tax revenue, making CIS one of the highest-return education interventions studied. Combining the studies, the researchers estimate that CIS produces a 12:1 return on investment based on a combination of educational attainment, lifetime earnings/taxes paid, and lower reliance on public assistance/ likelihood of justice system involvement 4 Integrated Student Support (ISS) Model CIS Layered Supports in Austin 6 Menu of Case Management Services Enrichment: Mental & Behavioral Health: • Behavior Intervention, Skill Building Activities, Conflict Resolution, Crisis Intervention • Mentoring • Professional Mental Health Services • Safety Intervention Student /Teacher Conferences • Field Trips Summer Camps and activities • • Creative Arts/ Recreation activities • Before and after school activities • School Climate activities Case Management/ Academics & Attendance: Goal Setting & Monitoring: • Individual goal setting for academic, attendance, and behavior needs • Goal-related intervention planning with student; monitoring check-ins • Case consultation, staffing, service coordination 7 • Tutoring and Homework Assistance Student / Teacher Conferences • • Attendance Interventions • Language Acquisition Support (Emergent Bilingual) Parent/ Family Engagement: • Home visits • Parent Conferences • Family referrals to community resources • Care Coordination & ASPIRE multi-generational learning programs Health & Human Services: • Basic Needs Assistance: (food, clothing, household, rental assistance, utilities) • Transportation assistance • Independent Living Skills Development • Agency Referrals Who We Serve 72 Schools ▪ 55 Austin ISD …
Agenda — original pdf
REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2026, 4:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM, #1101 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Public Safety 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 remotely, contact Christi Vitela at participation by christi.vitela@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2792. telephone. To to speak register CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Enrique Duran II Denise L Eger Kimberly Hidrogo CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Timothy Ruttan, Vice Chair David Holmes Yasmine Smith Michael Sierra-Arévalo AGENDA 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 Safety Commission regular meeting on January 5, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin Fire. Presentation by Tom Vocke, Assistant Chief, Austin Fire. Presentation regarding the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget, including Public Safety Department allocations, 5-year forecast process, and the budget process. Presentation by Kerri Lang, Director, Austin Budget and Organizational Excellence. 4. 5. Update from Homeless Strategy Office on inclement weather response and new initiatives. Presentation by David Gray, Director, Austin Homeless Strategies and Operations. Discussion of community concern around interactions between Austin Police with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. 7. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding inclement weather response and a decentralized intake model. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding data collection around Austin Police’s interaction with U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement. 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 Christi Vitela at the Austin City Clerk’s Office, at 512-974-2792 or christi.vitela@austintexas.gov, to request service or …
Item 1 - Draft Meeting Minutes January 5, 2026 — original pdf
Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, January 5, 2026 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, January 5, 2026 The Public Safety Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Monday, January 5, 2026, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room, 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Ramírez called the Public Safety Commission Meeting to order at 4:04 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Timothy Ruttan, Vice Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Enrique Duran II Michael Sierra-Arévalo Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: David Holmes Yasmine Smith PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Scott Johnson – Distracted driving Carlos León - CapMetro APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on December 1, 2025. The motion to approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on December 1, 2025, was approved on Vice Chair Ruttan’s motion, Commissioner Bernhardt’s second, on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Smith abstained. Commissioner Hidrogo was absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin Police. Presentation by Robin Henderson, Chief of Staff, Austin Police. The presentation was made by Robin Henderson, Chief of Staff, Austin Police. 1 Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, January 5, 2026 3. 4. 5. Update on the Counsel at First Appearance Program. Presentation by Travis County Public Defender’s Office, Capital Area Private Defender Service, and Equity Action. The presentation was made by Adeola Ogunkeyede, Chief Public Defender, Travis County Public Defender’s Office, Ryan Crisler, CAPDS Director of Magistration, Travis County Public Defender’s Office, Katy Jo Muncie, CAPDS Director of Defense Services and Outreach, Travis County Public Defender’s Office, Geoff Burkhart, County Executive, Travis County Public Defender’s Office, Kristen Jernigan, Chief Counsel, Travis County Public Defender’s Office, Bob Batlan, Founding Member, Advocates for Social Justice Reform, Savannah Lee, Director of Policy and Operations, Equity Action. Discussion of the Collective Sex Crimes Response Model (CSCRM) status of the project as of Q3 2025. Presentation by Hannah Senko, Project Manager, CSCRM Project. Presentation by Hannah Senko, Project Manager, CSCRM Project. Discussion of Public Safety Commission officer roles, agenda, and succession planning. Discussed. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Office of Budget and Organizational Excellence G File Open Records Request Regular updates from Public Safety Unions Homeless Strategy Office Homeland Security ADJOURNMENT Chair Ramírez adjourned the meeting at 5:50 p.m. without objection. 2
Item 4 - Austin Homeless Strategies and Operations Staff Presentation — original pdf
Departmental Overview Public Safety Commission David Gray, Director Austin Homeless Strategies and Operations February 2, 2026 AHSO Vision Everyone has access to stable housing and the support they need to thrive. 2 AHSO Strategic Pillars System Leadership Impactful Community Investments Crisis Response System Management Communications Investing in Our People 3 Cold Weather Shelter Operations Cold Weather Shelter Cold Weather Shelter (CWS) is a life-saving resource for anyone on Austin’s coldest nights. ASHO monitors weather conditions frequently and activates CWS when overnight temperatures at the National Weather Service’s Camp Mabry location are forecasted to reach 35 degrees or below. AHSO makes an activation determination up to one day in advance of the shelter availability and no later than 9 a.m. of the day when shelter could be available. Registration for shelter occurs between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. at One Texas Center (OTC), 505 Barton Springs Road. This location will act as the central embarkation point for individuals seeking overnight shelter. Snacks, coffee, and other critical resources are provided during the embarkation. Meals are provided at cold weather shelters. Families with children and unaccompanied minors seeking shelter during activation periods will be provided hotel lodging. 5 Cold Weather Shelter Guests can bring their belongings if they can transport them to the OTC and onto a CapMetro Bus. Pets are allowed if they are not aggressive, can be around others, on a leash, and can sleep with their owners. If a pet needs a crate for the evening at the shelter, guests should inform staff at the OTC when registering. Couples can be at the same shelter, but there are separate sleeping areas for women and men. The City does not list the locations of overnight CWS for various reasons, including managing capacity limits and privacy concerns 6 Life-Saving Recount: January 2026 Winter Event During the January 2026 Winter Event, a man was transported to One Texas Center. He was literally almost frozen solid, one shoe off, sock fully wet, and could barely move or speak. HSO and DACC staff took off his wet socks, cleaned his feet, put on clean socks, and gave him a blanket and comfort. After about 10 minutes, he said, “Look! I can move my arms.” After more conversation, HSO and DACC staff convinced the man to let EMS take him to the hospital for further evaluation. That man would not have survived without HSO and DACC …
Item 6 - Draft Recommendation - Inclement weather response and decentralized intake model — original pdf
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Public Safety Commission Recommendation Number: 20260202-006: Inclement weather response and decentralized intake model WHEREAS, The Austin Public Safety Commission serves as an advisory body to the city council on all budgetary and policy matters concerning public safety; and WHEREAS, The City of Austin has been continually improving and growing their inclement weather response as the city faces an increasing number of storms and extreme weather events; and WHEREAS, the Public Safety Commission has received briefings from Austin Emergency Management and Austin Homeless Strategies and Operations on inclement weather response; and WHEREAS, throughout the course of those discussions the commission has expressed a need for multiple embarkation points for inclement weather response; and WHEREAS, HSEM locates emergency shelter in close proximity to impacted neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, inclement weather impacts residents across every district in the City of Austin; and WHEREAS, CAPMetro limits service during inclement weather; and WHEREAS, our unhoused neighbors reside all over the city with limited access to transportation and means for securing belongings during inclement weather emergencies. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Public Safety Commission recommends Austin Emergency Management and Austin Homeless Strategies and Operations shift to a decentralized intake model for inclement weather shelter operations to ensure equitable and safe access across all districts. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Public Safety Commission recommends further exploration and assessment of alternative intake models in collaboration with service providers to improve safety for residents as they access emergency services. Date of Approval: Motioned By: Seconded By: Vote: For: Against: Abstain: Off the dais: Absent: Attest: _____________________________________________
Item 7 - Austin Police Memo - Cooperation with Federal Immigration Authorities Under SB 4 (2017) — original pdf
MEMORANDUM To: Mayor and City Council Through: Jon Fortune, Deputy City Manager From: Date: Chief Lisa Davis, Austin Police January 14, 2026 Subject: Cooperation with Federal Immigration Authorities Under SB 4 (2017) The purpose of this memorandum is to address questions Austin Police (APD) has received from City Council members and our community regarding officers’ cooperation and information sharing with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during calls for service. This memorandum clarifies APD’s current policies and outlines the legal restrictions resulting from Senate Bill 4 (2017) (SB 4). Background – APD Response to Disturbance Call On Monday, January 5, 2026, at 4:35 a.m., APD officers responded to a disturbance call in the 6100 block of Blue Stem Trail. During the investigation, officers identified information suggesting that the individual who placed the call may have committed or been involved in a criminal offense. As part of the investigative process, it was discovered that the individual had an active administrative ICE warrant. Following notification, ICE assumed custody of the individual. At no point did APD officers inquire about the individual’s immigration status. It must also be noted that the individual involved had a five-year-old child. This incident garnered significant media attention which has prompted questions and concerns from community members and City leadership regarding APD’s policies, procedures, and required level of cooperation with federal authorities including ICE as outlined in SB 4 (2017) and APD General Orders. Current APD Policy APD General Order 318.3.4 provides guidance on how officers should respond when notified of immigration detainer requests. Officers are required by law to comply with immigration detainer requests. The policy, however, does not specifically address administrative warrants. Officers have not regularly come across administrative warrants in the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database which is used to conduct identity checks. In 2025, federal agencies began entering a large volume of administrative warrants into NCIC. Administrative warrants are formatted and look similar to criminal warrants in the system. The administrative warrant directs the officer to contact Page 1 of 2 Date: Subject: January 14, 2026 Cooperation with Federal Immigration Authorities Under SB 4 (2017) a phone number for “immediate hit confirmation and availability of Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainer.” This language, especially mention of a detainer, can cause confusion. Restrictions of SB 4 SB 4 (2017) prohibits policies that restrict communication or reasonable cooperation with ICE. Within the legal constraints, …
Item 7 - APD Immigration Status Inquiries 20260126 — original pdf
Case Report Number Occurred Year Reason For Stop Reason for Immigration Inquiry Subject Race/Ethnicity Number of Officers Arrived Zip Code APD_Immigration_Status_Inquiries_20260126 2025691319 2025 VIOLATION OF TRANSPORTATION CODE/VEHICLE LAWS WARRANT 20242641296 2024 VIOLATION OF TRANSPORTATION CODE/VEHICLE LAWS WARRANT 20241500438 2024 CALL FOR SERVICE 2023910031 2023 CALL FOR SERVICE 20223420568 2022 CALL FOR SERVICE 20251510453 2025 CALL FOR SERVICE 20251631068 2025 CALL FOR SERVICE 20252551490 2025 CALL FOR SERVICE WARRANT IDENTIFICATION IDENTIFICATION IDENTIFICATION IDENTIFICATION WARRANT HISPANIC OR LATINO HISPANIC OR LATINO HISPANIC OR LATINO HISPANIC OR LATINO HISPANIC OR LATINO HISPANIC OR LATINO HISPANIC OR LATINO HISPANIC OR LATINO 20253041435 2025 CALL FOR SERVICE IDENTIFICATION HISPANIC OR LATINO 2 2 2 2 3 1 1 4 3 78702 78753 78756 78704 78745 78757 78741 78744 78744 1
Item 7 - Draft Recommendation - Data collection on Austin Police interactions with U.S. Immigrations and Customs — original pdf
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Public Safety Commission Recommendation Number 20260202-007: Data collection on Austin Police interactions with U.S. Immigrations and Customs WHEREAS, The Austin Public Safety Commission serves as an advisory body to the city council on all budgetary and policy matters concerning public safety; and WHEREAS, on January 5 an Austin resident's call for emergency assistance resulted in an Austin Police officer's call and transfer to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on the basis of an administrative warrant; the call and transfer led to the deportation of members of the community that called for assistance. WHEREAS, Austin Police is currently working on revising and updating General Orders and standard operating procedures that relate to interactions with ICE.1 WHEREAS, in light of the widely reported January 2026 incident there have been increased calls for clarity around Austin Police s cooperation with ICE. WHEREAS, Resolution 20230914-1322 dictates the capturing all of the following data points: • Call unique identifier, • Call type code (at a minimum, to distinguish calls initiated by an officer and/or officer self- assigned incidents” from calls initiated by a member of the public), • Call date and time, • • • • • • Sector or jurisdiction, Priority level, Initial problem type and final problem type, Incident Category (e.g. violent crime, property crime, medical, traffic, etc.), Any incident sub-categories (e.g. crime description, warrant, burglar alarm, etc. Arrival of first unit date time stamp, 1 https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=465846 2 https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=415800 • Call closure date time stamp • Police report filed (yes or no), • Number of officers responding to the call, • Total time spent responding to the call including all responding officers, • Census Block Group of the call for service, WHEREAS, the City of Austin Open Data Portal currently houses data in relation to Resolution 20230914-132 as APD Immigration Status Inquiries” dataset.3 WHEREAS, as of January 26, 2026 the APD Immigration Status Inquiries dataset includes only: • Case Report Number • Occurred Year • Reason for Stop • Reason for Immigration Inquiry • Subject Race/Ethnicity • Number of officers arrived • Zip Code WHEREAS, Austin Police continues to face staffing challenges and the January 2026 Quarterly Report4 5 to Public Safety Commission from Austin Police indicated: • 345 sworn vacancies, • An average P0 Response Time of 9:19 minutes, • An average P1 Response Time of 13:34 minutes, • 27% of Budgeted Overtime already spent (as of Nov 2025), …
Item 2 - Austin Fire Quarterly Presentation — original pdf
Public Safety Commission Quarterly Austin Fire | Tom Vocke | Assistant Chief | FY25 Q4 Emergency Response Time Trends 130,000 110,000 90,000 70,000 11:00 10:00 9:00 8:00 7:00 6:00 5:00 4:00 3:00 2:00 1:00 0:00 89,541 89,563 81,973 86,636 87,935 92,612 89,797 90,956 Incident Volume (All Priorities) 103,626 109,280 110,304 108,750 107,659 Response Times (Priorities 1-3, 4M) 10:28 9:55 10:28 10:32 10:25 10:26 8:51 9:00 9:13 9:12 9:24 9:35 9:58 Response Time Standard: 8 minutes FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23 FY24 FY25 FY26 YTD 2 Facility Improvement Projects Recently Completed Projects: Station 17 Remodel underway, on track for February completion Station 33 Undergoing internal ceiling replacement ENG33 relocated to Station 44 on Jan 20 3 Automatic Aid An Interlocal Agreement to dispatch the closest unit to a 911 call, regardless of department or jurisdiction. Auto Aid occurs multiple times per day and greatly contributes to decreased response times for Austin and Travis County. Recent Success: On Dec 18, Austin Fire and Westlake Fire crews responded to a rescue call where a vehicle rolled off the road and into a steep ditch. Crews from both departments coordinated to prevent the vehicle from sliding further or overturning, stabilizing it enough to extricate a patient. Travis County Fire Rescue (ESD 11) provided auto aid response to a brush fire in Austin Fire territory on Jan 3. ESD 11 provided a skid steer to overturn mulch, exposing previously-hidden smoldering debris to extinguish the fires for good. AFD and Westlake respond together to a vehicle rescue incident. 4 Overdose Response FY26 Q1 Since 2021, all AFD personnel are trained on Naloxone administration and each unit carries the medication. The increase in FY25 Q2 may be due to new reporting requirements for Narcan use starting Dec 2024. 154 115 75 140 106 71 122 117 81 97 66 50 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 88 63 51 FY25 Q1 FY25 Q2 FY25 Q3 FY25 Q4 FY26 Q1 Total calls where Narcan was given Number of times AFD administered or assisted Patient improvement cases 5 Investigations Percent of Arson Fires Cleared: - FY 25 Q2: - FY 25 Q3: - FY 25 Q4: - FY26 Q1: 41% 50% 36% 36% National Clearance Rate: 22% Arson Fires Arson Fires Identified 32 22 42 FY 26 Q1: 42 total fires investigated Arson …
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Item 3 - Austin Budget and Organizational Excellence Staff Presentation — original pdf
Budget Presentation - Public Safety Commission February 2, 2026 Art in Public Places: Lotus by Sunyong Chung and Philippe Klinefelter, 2013 FY 2026-27 Budget Timeline POLICY INPUT FORECASTING & BUDGET DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL DELIBERATION & ADOPTION NEW FISCAL YEAR MARCH 31 APRIL 16 JULY 16 JULY 22 JULY 28 JULY 30 AUG. 4, 6 AUG. 12-14 OCTOBER 1 Board & Commission Recommendations Due Financial Forecast Presentation to Council City Manager’s Proposed Budget Presentation Community Input and Work Session Work Session Public Hearing and Work Session Work Session Budget Readings & Tax Rate Hearings First Day of the Fiscal Year MAR APR JUL AUG OCT BOARDS & COMMISSIONS BUDGET PRIORITY SURVEY COMMUNITY INPUT MEETINGS OCT. 1 – SEP. 30 February 2, 2026 2 FY 2025-26 Amended General Fund – $1.5 Billion Source and Use of Funds Social Services Contracts, 5.0% Transfers & Other, 4.3% Planning, 0.9% Parks and Recreation, 9.1% Municipal Court, 2.7% Public Library, 5.4% Housing, 0.8% Homeless Strategies & Operations, 0.7% Public Health, 4.4% Forensic Science, 1.1% Arts, Culture, Music & Entertainment, 0.7% Police, 35.3% Utility Transfers 13.0% Other Revenue 14.7% Sales Tax 24.2% Property Tax 48.1% February 2, 2026 Animal Services, 1.7% Emergency Medical Services, 10.2% Fire, 17.7% 3 FY 2025-26 Public Safety Budget Overview Department FY26 Amended Budget FY27 Planned Budget FY26 Sworn FTEs FY26 Civilian FTEs EMS Fire $151.1M $158.0M 714 149.5 $269.1M $278.7M 1,325 207 Police $525.4M $553.8M 1,819 648.75 February 2, 2026 4 QUESTIONS? For more information on Financial Services and the Budget: austintexas.gov/budget Kerri Lang Director Budget and Organizational Excellence kerri.lang@austintexas.gov Art Featured: Lotus is a permanent outdoor artwork by Austin artists Sunyong Chung and Philippe Klinefelter, located at the Asian American Resource Center (AARC). The piece features a vibrant 12-foot mosaic lotus floating in water, surrounded by seven carved granite petals rising toward the sky. Made from thousands of hand-crafted ceramic tiles depicting plants and animals native to Central Texas, the sculpture is centered by a granite seed pod that doubles as a fountain. The lotus flower is representative of the AARC and the long history of community activism that established the center as a cultural and collective hub for all Asian Americans. The mosaic depicts the lotus as a space wherein all things, be it damselflies, ladybugs, butterflies, fish and amphibians, can congregate for a shared purpose.
Agenda — original pdf
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD FEBRUARY 2, 2026 – 6:00 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TX 78752 Some members of the Parks and Recreation Board 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, click here: https://forms.office.com/g/288JCH8wC1 or call or email Tim Dombeck, (512) 974-6716, Tim.Dombeck@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Stephanie Bazan (D-5), Chair Kathryn Flowers (D-4), Vice Chair Shelby Orme (D-1) Pedro Villalobos (D-2) Nicole Merritt (D-3) Luai Abou-Emara (D-6) Diane Kearns-Osterweil (D-7) Kim Taylor (D-8) AGENDA Jennifer Franklin (D-9) Ted Eubanks (D-10) Lane Becker (Mayor) 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 Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of November 24, 2025. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. Presentation, discussion and approve the Austin Parks and Recreation 2025 Annual Concession Report. (Sponsors: Bazan, Flowers) (APR Long Range Strategies: Urban Public Spaces, Park Access for All). Presenter(s): Karen Charles, Contract Management Specialist and Denisha Cox, Contract Management Supervisor, Austin Parks and Recreation. Presentation, discussion and approve a recommendation to Austin City Council to authorize the negotiation and execution of revenue legacy concession contract with Zilker Park Boat Rental to operate and maintain a watercraft concession at the Barton Creek location within Zilker Metropolitan Park. (Sponsors: Bazan, Flowers) (APR Long Range Strategies: Urban Public Spaces, Park Access for All). Presenter(s): Lucas Massie, Assistant Director and Denisha Cox, Contract Management Supervisor, Austin Parks and Recreation. Page 1 of 2 4. 5. Presentation, discussion and approve a recommendation to Austin City Council to authorize a contract for the rental of a mobile security trailer and monitoring services for various parkland areas for Austin Parks and Recreation with LiveView Technology d/b/a LVT, for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed …
01-1: Draft Minutes of November 24, 2025 — original pdf
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 24, 2025 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 24, 2025 The PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD convened in a REGULAR meeting on November 24, 2025 at 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas Chair Bazan called the PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Luai Abou-Emara, Stephanie Bazan, Lane Becker, Ted Eubanks, Diane Kearns-Osterweil, Pedro Villalobos. Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Kathryn Flowers, Nicole Merritt, Shelby Orme. Board Members Absent: Jennifer Franklin, Kim Taylor. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Mark Eaton - Austin Rowing Club New Site Planning Mark May - Park funding and non-profit model APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of October 27, 2025. The motion to approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of October 27, 2025 was approved on Board Member Villalobos’ motion, Board Member Abou-Emara’s second on a 9-0 vote. Board Members Franklin and Taylor absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Presentation, discussion and approve letters of support for the Austin Parks and Recreation Cemeteries Team who have recently assumed responsibility for providing internment services. Jason Walker, Cemeteries Division Manager, Austin Parks and Recreation gave a presentation and answered questions on the history of unmarked graves, the previous internment contractor, and the success of converting an outsourced service into a service that the City provides directly. The motion to approve letters of support for the Austin Parks and Recreation Cemeteries Team who have recently assumed responsibility for providing internment services was approved on Chair Bazan’s motion, Board Member Eubanks’ second on a 9-0 vote. Board members Franklin and Taylor absent. Page 1 of 2 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 24, 2025 3. Presentation, discussion, and approve a recommendation to City Council to approve 6,327 sq. ft. of permanent waterline use on parkland located at Colorado River Park Wildlife Sanctuary and Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Metro Park, total mitigation to be paid by Austin Water Utility is $37,651. Paul Books, Principal Planner, Austin Parks and Recreation; Tony Buonodono, Engineer of Record, MWM Design Group; Bryce Barkus, Project Manager, Austin Capital Delivery Services, and; Megan Costey, Engineer, Austin Water gave a presentation and answered questions on the disturbance values of the subsurface work The motion to approve a recommendation to City Council to approve 6,327 sq. ft. of …
02-1: FY25 Annual Concession Report Presentation — original pdf
2025 Annual Concession Report Austin Parks and Recreation February 2, 2026 AUSTIN CITY CODE Austin City Code § 8-1-73 requires that on or before January 31st of each year, the director shall deliver a report to the Parks and Recreation Board and the Environmental Commission on the concessions granted under this division. The annual report, prepared under this section, shall include: The name of each concession operating in Town Lake Metropolitan Park; • • An income and expenditure statement for each concession; • • A statement describing any problems caused or created by a concession. The total number of watercrafts rented in Town Lake Metropolitan Park; and 2 Concessions Austin Rowing Club at Waller Creek Boathouse Butler Pitch and Putt EpicSUP Expedition School Lone Star Riverboat Cruises Rowing Dock Texas Rowing Center Zilker Café (temporarily closed) Zilker Eagle Railroad Zilker Park Boat Rentals 3 3 Contract Terms 4 Concession Legacy Policy and Procedure Update Background Criteria • May 2025 APR began work to update the policy and procedures for concessions in the City park system. • A Legacy Concession is an existing concession operating in the Parks System under an agreement with the City that: • City Code Title 8 grants the APR director the authority and responsibility to execute policies and procedures for concessions in CoA parks in accordance with City policies and best practices. • Original policy and procedures were superseded on March 12, 1998, and adopted by Council Resolution 900312-25. • Revised policy approved by City Council under resolution 20251106-043 on November 6, 2025. Has been continuously owned and operated in the same park location by the same person, Local Business or a family member of the person or owner of the Local Business for at least 20 years; Operated under same or similar name throughout its existence; Contributes to the City’s history and culture; and Maintained its physical features in good condition. 5 s n o i l l i M $3.5 $3.0 $2.5 $2.0 $1.5 $1.0 $0.5 $0.0 Butler Pitch and Putt (Pecan Grove Golf Partners) EpicSUP Expedition School Lone Star Riverboats Rowing Dock Texas Rowing Center Austin Rowing Club at Waller Creek Boathouse Zilker Eagle Zilker Park Boat Rentals Gross Sales $3,162,289 Reported Expenditures $2,081,685 Payments $270,181 $239,133 $179,217 $29,312 $16,687 $11,138 $1,553 $965,154 $932,214 $96,953 $1,561,592 $2,213,668 $3,521,710 $1,304,846 $1,935,634 $3,680,983 $673,691 $572,637 $149,523 $297,949 $266,423 $- $822,596 $589,319 …
02-2: FY25 Annual Concession Report — original pdf
Contents Executive Summary ......................................................................................................................................................... 1 Concession Locations ....................................................................................................................................................... 2 Concession Contracts ....................................................................................................................................................... 3 Contract Terms New Concessions Solicitations 3 4 4 Zilker Café ........................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Contract Extensions 5 Austin Rowing Club at Waller Creek Boathouse ................................................................................................................ 5 Lone Star Riverboat ............................................................................................................................................................ 6 Rowing Dock ....................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Zilker Park Boat Rental ....................................................................................................................................................... 6 APR Concession Policy and Procedure Update 7 Parkland Operation and Management Agreements .......................................................................................................... 8 POMA Concessions 9 EpicSUP ............................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Texas Rowing Center ........................................................................................................................................................ 10 Problem Areas, Challenges, and Strategic Actions .......................................................................................................... 11 Audit of Agreements with Trail Conservancy Austin Rowing Club Expedition School Zilker Eagle Waterway Ban Barton Creek Concession Feasibility Barton Creek Streambank Restoration 11 11 12 13 14 15 15 Watercraft Census ......................................................................................................................................................... 16 Concession Sales, Payments, and Expenditures .............................................................................................................. 19 Revenue Share Payments 20 Capital Improvements and Equipment Updates ............................................................................................................. 23 Butler Pitch and Putt ........................................................................................................................................................ 23 Rowing Dock ..................................................................................................................................................................... 23 i Public Benefit ................................................................................................................................................................ 24 Austin Rowing Club .......................................................................................................................................................... 24 Butler Pitch and Putt ........................................................................................................................................................ 25 EpicSUP ............................................................................................................................................................................. 25 Expedition School ............................................................................................................................................................. 25 Lone Star Riverboat .......................................................................................................................................................... 25 Rowing Dock ..................................................................................................................................................................... 26 Texas Rowing Center ........................................................................................................................................................ 26 Zilker Park Boat Rentals ................................................................................................................................................... 26 Zilker Eagle ....................................................................................................................................................................... 26 Concessions Outside of Town Lake Park ......................................................................................................................... 27 Short-Term Permits Concessions at Golf Courses 27 27 Parks and Recreation Board Recommendations ............................................................................................................. 28 Environmental Commission Recommendations .............................................................................................................. 28 Appendix 1. Austin Parks and Recreation Concession Policy and Procedure Update ........................................................ 31 Appendix 2. Temporary Concessions and Commercial Use Report FY25 .......................................................................... 32 Appendix 3. Austin Lake Water Protection Plan and Marine Waste Information ............................................................. 35 ii Executive Summary The mission of Austin Parks and Recreation (APR) is to inspire Austin to learn, play, protect and connect by creating diverse programs and experiences in sustainable natural spaces and public places. In carrying out its mission, APR has established nine permanent concessions in Town Lake Park that provide recreation services. These services include rentals of canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards (SUPs); rowing instruction and memberships; food and beverage sales; short-course golf; excursion boats; and a mini train. The concessions were established pursuant to City of Austin Code Section 8-1-71, which authorizes the director of Austin Parks and Recreation to allow a concessionaire to operate a food or beverage, rental, or service concession in Town Lake Park. Additionally, Section 8-1-73 requires that on or before January 31st of each year, the director shall deliver a report to the Austin …
02-3: Appendix 1 - PR-F-004 Concessions on Parkland Policy — original pdf
Appendix 1 AUSTIN PARKS AND RECREATION POLICY Subject Section Applicability Director Approval Policy: Policies and Procedures for Concessions in City’s Parks System Finance All Personnel Jesús Aguirre Digitally signed by Jesús Aguirre Date: 2025.12.05 14:02:47 -06'00' Reference Number PR-F-004 Effective Date November 6, 2025 Supersedes Policy Dated March 12, 1998 Signature Date December 5, 2025 It is the policy of Austin Parks and Recreation to maintain the aesthetic and environmental quality of the Parks System, provide positive recreational experiences to park visitors, and ensure a financial return to the City from park concessions. Purpose: To provide a policy for concessions in City of Austin parks. Authority: The Code of the City of Austin Texas, City Charter, Article V Administrative Organization, §4 Directors of Departments. The Director has the authority and responsibility to maintain efficiency within the operation and to determine the methods of operation to accomplish the Department’s mission and objectives. DEFINITIONS Applicable Rules – The applicable provisions of City Code Title 8, the Park Use Rules, and these Policies and Procedures, as they may be amended from time to time. Concession - a business owned by a private citizen or a privately-owned business operating in the Parks System pursuant to an agreement between the City and the citizen or business or a permit issued by the Department. Examples include, but are not limited to, food and beverage stands, boat and watercraft recreation services, bicycle rentals, pushcarts, and souvenir stands. Concessionaire – a private citizen or privately owned business operating a Concession. Director – the Director of the Department or designee. Family Member – means a biological or adoptive parent, biological or adoptive grandparent, spouse (husband, wife, domestic partner), child (biological, adopted, stepchild, foster, legal ward), sibling (biological, adopted, stepsibling), and parent, grandparent, or sibling of a spouse. Effective Date November 6, 2025 Supersedes Policy Date March 12, 1998 Reference Number PR-F-004 Page 1 of 5 Legacy Concession – an existing concession operating in the Parks System pursuant to a concession agreement with the Department that: (cid:120) Has been continuously owned and operated in the same park location by the same person, Local Business, or a Family Member of the person or Local Business for at least 20 years; (cid:120) Has operated under the same or a similar name for the entirety of its existence; (cid:120) Contributes to the City’s history and culture, as determined by the Department in its …
03-1: Zilker Park Boat Rentals Legacy Concession Presentation — original pdf
Zilker Park Boat Rental Legacy Concession on Barton Creek Parks and Recreation Board Meeting Austin Parks and Recreation | February 2, 2026 Presented by: Lucas Massie, Assistant Director Denisha Cox, Contract Management Supervisor II Legacy Concession Policy Authority Revised Policies and Procedures for Concessions in City of Austin Parks approved by Council on November 6, 2025, under Resolution 20251106-043 In accordance with City Code Title 8, the Austin Parks and Recreation Director has the authority and responsibility to execute policies and procedures for concessions in Austin parks in accordance with City policies and best practices and under City Code: 8-1-71-73. The Director shall evaluate a proposed Legacy Concession and determine in their sole discretion whether it meets the requirements set forth in these Policies and Procedures. 2 Legacy Concession Policy Legacy Concession Criteria A Legacy Concession is an existing concession operating in the Parks System under an agreement with the Department that: Has been continuously owned and operated in the same park location by the same person, Local Business, or a family member of the person or owner of the Local Business for at least 20 years; Has operated under the same or a similar name throughout its existence; Contributes to the City’s history and culture, as determined solely by the Department; and Has maintained its physical features in good condition. 3 Current Zilker Park Boat Rental Agreement Zilker Park Boat Rentals opened for business in 1969 as a canoe rental service for Barton Creek and Town Lake. Later they included kayaks and stand-up paddle boards (SUPs) among their boat inventories. Current Agreement: On February 28, 2006, the City of Austin entered into a revenue concession agreement. The initial agreement period expired on March 1, 2011, with two additional five-year extensions. The City extended this agreement four additional times with the last extension expiring on February 28, 2026. 4 Current Zilker Park Boat Rental Agreement Revenue Share: The agreement includes revenue obligations: Payment of minimum $18,000 annually plus 10% of any amount over $180,000 gross revenues. Annual Gross Revenue Annual Concession Payments-City FY25: $755,059 FY24: $902,856 FY23: $994,395 FY22: $1,124,276 FY21: $915,893 FY25: $75,506 FY24: $90,285 FY23: $99,548 FY22: $134,607 FY21: $91,589 5 New Legacy Concession Agreement Term An Initial Term of Ten (10) years with Two optional Five-Year Extensions Updated …
04-1: Security Trailer Presentation — original pdf
Trailers With Security Camera Pilot and Recommendations Austin Parks and Recreation February 2, 2026 Background: Rising Property Crime The pilot program was a strategic response to a critical surge in Burglary of Vehicle (BOV)offenses across major park locations. Safety Impact: High crime rates made it difficult for families to feel secure in parks. Strategic Deployment: Locations were chosen based on specific APD historical crime data. MEASURABLE SUCCESS: IMPACT ON CRIME 76% REDUCTION IN BOV 9/15 PARKS IMPROVED Incidents at Mt. Bonnell (Covert Park) dropped from 373 to 88 cases during the pilot period. The majority of participating sites saw an immediate decrease in reported criminal activity Deterrence Factor: Prominently placed trailers served as a high-visibility warning to potential offenders 3 UPHOLIDING PRIVACY STANDARDS LONGTERM CONTRACT Exclusive Ownership: The City of Austin maintains 100% control of all footage. Secure Storage: Hosted in a CJIS- compliant cloud with U.S.-based encryption. Strict Prohibitions: No facial recognition or biometric identification technology used. Auto-Deletion: All data is permanently purged after 60 days unless required for investigation. 4 LOOKING AHEAD: IMPLEMENTATION MASTER AGREEMENT STATUS Contract with Live View Technology (LVT) scheduled for City Council 2/5/2026. 3-Year Initial Term: Plus two 1-year extension options. Community Transparency: Mandatory signage at every monitored parking lot. Targeted Focus: Strategic placement in areas with high property crime historical rates. 5 Questions
04-2: Security Trailer and Monitoring Services Memo — original pdf
MEMORANDUM To: Mayor and City Council Through: Stephanie Hayden-Howard, LMSW, Assistant City Manager From: Date: Subject: Jesús Aguirre, MBA, CPRE, Director, Austin Parks and Recreation January 26, 2026 Security Trailer and Monitoring Services - Pilot Program, Privacy and Data Governance, and Recommendations for Implementation The purpose of this memorandum is to inform the Mayor and City Council of the results of Austin Parks and Recreation’s recent initiative to enhance public safety through the strategic deployment of trailers with security cameras for various parkland areas. The following memorandum provides a summary analysis of the multi-year pilot program, addresses considerations regarding technology and data privacy, and provides recommendations for implementation. Pilot Program Austin Parks and Recreation (APR) is committed to ensuring that Austin’s parks are welcoming, inclusive, and safe for all residents and visitors. The trailers with security cameras pilot program were initiated as a strategic response to recurring incidents of property crime, most notably Burglary of Vehicle (BOV) offenses, in parking lots at parks with high visitor use. At the start of the pilot, there were some park locations with more than 100 BOVs a year, making it increasingly difficult for families and parkgoers to feel secure with these levels of property crime. Deployment locations for the trailers with security cameras were determined through a collaborative process with Austin Police utilizing historical crime data to identify areas of highest concern. Many of the trailers were placed in parking lots where BOVs were occurring. Since APR launched the pilot program in 2022 across several area parks, Austin Police has observed an overall reduction in crime, particularly burglary of vehicles. (See Table 1 on Page 3.) Not all the parks monitored began the pilot program at the same time or used the trailers with security cameras for the same duration. Of the 15 parks that participated in this pilot program, nine experienced a decrease in reported incidents of crime during or after trailer deployment. Several of these parks demonstrated a lasting positive impact in the reduction of crime even once the trailers were removed. These included Barton Creek Greenbelt, Mayfield Park & Preserve, Northwest District Park, Turner Roberts Recreation Center, Roy G. Guerrero Park, and Zilker Park. Other parks (Redbud Isle and St. Edwards Park) recorded declines in crime while the trailers with security Date: Subject: January 26, 2026 SecurityTrailers and Monitoring Services - Pilot Program, Privacy and Data Governance, and Recommendations for …
06-1: Director's Update, January 2026 — original pdf
AUSTIN PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR’S UPDATE January 2026 Recreation Services Division Athletics: Adult Volleyball Tournament The APR Athletics Office hosted a volleyball tournament on January 10th at the Austin Recreation Center. The tournament reached maximum capacity, with exciting, high-energy play, and look forward to future tournaments. Community Initiatives: Youth Scholarships Through community donations made to the Parks and Library fund, along with support from APF, qualified families are starting to receive scholarship funds to help pay for APR programs like summer camp, sports, and after school programs. Last year, scholarship usage reached its highest total, exceeding $168,000. Design Assessments Therapeutic Recreation: Universal Universal Design promotes environments and services usable by all without the need for adaptation. Assessments identify accessibility improvement opportunities and include written reports and action plans for each site. 75% of APR Recreation Centers have been assessed, with the project concluding in January 2026. Sustainability and Resilience Division Holiday Tree Recycling at Zilker Austin Parks and Recreation and Austin Resource Recovery partnered for the 39th year of Holiday Tree Recycling at Zilker Metro Park during the two weekends after Christmas. Approximately 1,500 pine trees were diverted from the landfill and turned into mulch which was offered free to the public. Over 40 volunteers worked together with Park Rangers, Forestry staff, Zilker Park Grounds staff, Austin Resource Recovery marketing and communications team members and the ARR mulching crew. Special thanks to APR Program Manager Meredith Gauthier for coordinating this event over the last several years! Park Planning Division Circle C Ranch Metropolitan Park DOLA The fenced Dog Off-Leash Area is back in place at Circle C Ranch Metro Park. Located near trail parking area of Donald E. Carpenter Way Temporary fencing will remain in place while the design is developed for a permanent space, sponsored by the District 8 Council Office. Park Planning Division New Playground at Rosewood Neighborhood Park APR partnered with Austin Parks Foundation to renovate the Rosewood Neighborhood Park playground. The existing playscape equipment included swings and a small ship-themed play structure. It offered little shade or play value for visitors. Community members identified values and priorities for the park improvements via onsite pop-ups and online surveys. The new playscape is open to the public! Work on additional improvements including a new pavilion, upgraded sidewalks, seating, and new shade trees are underway. This project was funded by Austin Parks Foundation. https://www.austintexas.gov/rosewoodplayground Park Development Division Upcoming Ribbon …
05-1: Local Standards of Care Presentation — original pdf
Local Standards of Care Austin Parks and Recreation | February 2, 2026 Ordinance State of Texas Human Resource Code Ch. 42 exempts municipalities of Child Care Licensure Annually adopts standards of care by ordinance after a public hearing Specific to elementary-age (ages 5-13) programs Mechanism for monitoring and enforcing ordinance Minimum staffing/ supervision ratios Minimum staff qualifications Minimum facility, health and safety standards Means of distribution 2 Board Action Approve a recommendation to Austin City Council to adopt Local Standards of Care for the City of Austin Parks and Recreation and Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment's Youth Programs • Public Hearing as required for State of Texas, Child Care Licensing exemption for youth programs operated by a municipality. • Austin City Council – March 26, 2026 3
05-2: Draft Local Standards of Care Ordinance — original pdf
ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING LOCAL STANDARDS OF CARE FOR THE AUSTIN PARKS AND RECREATION'S AND AUSTIN ARTS, CULTURE, MUSIC, AND ENTERTAINMENT'S YOUTH RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART 1. AUTHORITY. The Council adopts these local standards of care for the Austin Parks and Recreation’s and Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment's youth recreational programs pursuant to Texas Human Resources Code Section 42.041 (Required License) and its home rule authority. PART 2. DEFINITIONS. In this ordinance: (A) ACTIVITY LEADER means a person responsible for the direct care or supervision of participants. The term excludes a person whose primary duties include administration, clerical support, food preparation, or facility maintenance. (B) DEPARTMENT'S means the Austin Parks and Recreation and the Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment. (C) DIRECTOR means the director of the Austin Parks and Recreation. (D) (E) (F) FACILITY means a building or improvement operated or used by the department in conducting a recreational program. PARTICIPANT means a child aged five to 13 years old who is enrolled in a recreational program and is under the supervision of department staff. RECREATIONAL PROGRAM means a fee-based children’s program or activity offered and supervised by the department that requires a participant to enroll or register to participate. (G) VOLUNTEER means a person assisting without remuneration in the care or supervision of participants. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 3/7/2023 4:35 PM Page 1 of 7 COA Law Department (H) VOLUNTEER means a person assisting without remuneration 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 PART 3. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION. (A) The department's shall operate recreational programs in compliance with appropriate State law, this ordinance, and the department’s rules adopted by this ordinance. (B) The department's shall administer the programs. PART 4. PROGRAM RULES; MONITORING. (A) The director shall adopt rules relating to the operation of the programs. A rule adopted under this ordinance may be more restrictive than the minimum standards adopted by this ordinance. (B) The department's shall monitor the programs to ensure compliance with the standards adopted by this ordinance and …
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20260202-003: Zilker Park Boat Rental Legacy Concession Agreement — original pdf
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20260202-3 Date: February 2, 2026 Subject: Zilker Park Boat Rentals Legacy Concession Agreement Motioned By: Ted Eubanks Seconded By: Diane Kearns-Osterweil Recommendation The Parks and Recreation Board recommends to Austin City Council to authorize the negotiation and execution of revenue legacy concession contract with Zilker Park Boat Rental to operate and maintain a watercraft concession at the Barton Creek location within Zilker Metropolitan Park. Vote: The motion to recommend to Austin City Council to authorize the negotiation and execution of revenue legacy concession contract with Zilker Park Boat Rental to operate and maintain a watercraft concession at the Barton Creek location within Zilker Metropolitan Park was approved on Board Member Eubanks motion, Board Member Kearns-Osterweil’s second on a 6-0 vote. Board Members Bazan, Merritt, Orme, Taylor and Villalobos absent. For: Luai Abou-Emara, Lane Becker, Ted Eubanks, Kathryn Flowers, Jennifer Franklin, Diane Kearns-Osterweil. Against: None. Abstain: None. Absent: Stephanie Bazan, Nicole Merritt, Shelby Orme, Kim Taylor, Pedro Villalobos. Attest: Tim Dombeck, Board and Council Liaison, Austin Parks and Recreation.
Agenda — original pdf
REGULAR MEETING of the MUSIC COMMISSION February 2, 2026 6:30 PM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS ROOM 1001, 301 W 2ND STREET, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Music Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Shelbi Mitchell, 512-974-6318, Shelbi.Mitchell@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Nagavalli Medicharla - Chair, Pedro Carvalho – Vice Chair, Joe Silva – Parliamentarian, Nelson Aguilar, Tami Blevins, Clarissa Cardenas, Clayton England, Cornice “Ray” Price Jr., Penny Jo Pullus, Celeste Quesada 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 Music Commission meeting on January 5, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing on Live Music Fund collections by Kim McCarson, Program Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, Austin Arts, Culture, Music & Entertainment (AACME). 3. Staff briefing on FY24 Austin Live Music Fund final reports by Erica Shamaly, Division Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, AACME. 4. Staff briefing on Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS) live music performances/booking by Erica Shamaly, Division Manager, and Greg Gonzalez, Program Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, AACME. 5. Staff briefing on AACME funding programs by Laura Odegaard, Acting Division Manager, AACME. 6. Staff briefing on AACME department objectives and goals for 2026 by Candice Cooper, Acting Chief Administrative Officer, AACME. DISCUSSION ITEMS 7. Austin Convention Center Project and benefits to Hotel Occupancy Tax and creative community following presentation by Katy Zamesnik, Acting Deputy Director, Austin Convention Center and Morgan Messick, Assistant Director, AACME. 8. Downtown Commission update on priorities and recent actions by Parliamentarian Silva. 9. Music Commission strategic planning for 2026. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give …
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Item 2 Supporting Document — original pdf
Hotel Occupancy Tax Collections Live Music Fund Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment February 2 , 2026 FY 26 Year-to-Date Hotel Occupancy Tax Collections – Live Music Fund December 2025 w/ Encumbrances $18,226 FY26 Year-to-Date w/ Encumbrances $959,845 % Change in Year–to-Date Total 10% $17,874 $312,748 $827,586 $19,399 $338,773 $854,923 $12,938 $323,076 $798,287 $5,509 $217,400 $744,461 $4,573 $472,660 $716,095 $36,835 $335,537 $782,771 $19,180 $288,001 $856,608 $5,354 $172,557 $754,925 $26,351 $1,123,522 $21,687 $16,485 $352,514 $816,197 $48,397 $316,607 $809,445 $17,407 $159,710 $696,141 FY 23 October April November May FY 24 December June January July FY 25 February August FY 26 March September $18,226 $179,271 $762,348 2
Item 3 Supporting Document — original pdf
Music Commission Meeting Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment | Feb 2, 2026 FY24 Austin Live Music Fund – Current Stats ▪ 136 grant awards accepted so far out of 136 total grant awards (100%) ▪ 136 signed agreements so far out of 136 total grant agreements (100%) ▪ 136 completed Grant Agreement Orientations so far out of 136 total awardees (100%) ▪ 136 completed Financial Information Forms out of 136 forms sent so far to awardees (100%) ▪ 135 first payments paid so far out of 136 total awardees (99%) ▪ 110 second payments paid so far out of 136 total awardees (80%) ▪ 58 final payments paid so far out of 136 total awardees (43%) 2 Thank you! 3
Item 5 Supporting Document — original pdf
Funding Programs Update Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment | February 2, 2026 REVISED Funding Program Timeline December 19, 2025 February 2026 April 2026 REVISED Application Deadline REVISED Panel Meetings Occur 6:59 PM REVISED Funding distribution begins (Activities are still for calendar year 2026) REVISED Austin Live Music Fund and Creative Space Assistance Program scored REVISED Panelists trained and assigned (Elevate and Heritage Preservation Grant) REVISED Funding Decisions announced Nexus Application Opens Thrive, Elevate, Austin Live Music Fund, and Heritage Preservation Grant application cycle begins January 2026 March 2026 July 2026 2 Funding Programs: Funds Available Austin Live Music Fund • $5,000 - $70,000 • Music Industry (musicians, independent promoters, venues) $7 Million ~380 awards Creative Space Assistance Program • $60,000 • Commercial creative spaces $1.6 Million ~25 awards Elevate • Up to $30,000 - $80,000 • Arts organizations, individual artists, creative businesses $13 Million ~250 awards Heritage Preservation Grant • $50,000 - $250,000 • Preservation projects and activities $3 Million ~25 awards 3 Eligible (Application sent) Ineligible (No Application sent) Applications Submitted Funding Programs: Application Status • 2,085 Intake Forms Submitted (2,065 EN; 20 SP) Austin Live Music Fund Creative Space Assistance Elevate Heritage Preservation EN SP EN SP EN SP EN SP Eligibility Forms Sent Eligibility Forms Submitted 1,377 1,111 16 299 10 6 138 0 1,399 1,060 25 247 8 14 125 1 991 4 72 0 855 9 67 1 ALL PROGRAMS TOTAL 3,381 2,455 1,999 120 2 66 0 205 5 58 0 456 806 3 64 0 680 7 46 0 1,607 4 Funding Programs: Ineligibility Reasons Detailed Breakdown for Austin Live Music Fund Applicants Does Not Qualify By Definition Live Music Venue Does Not Qualify By Definition Indepedent Promoter Independent Promoter tied to venue Insufficient evidence (Live music venue) Insufficient evidence (Independent Promoter) Insufficient evidence (Professional Musician) Operating budget under $60k (LMV) Lives outside MSA Full time City of Austin employee Under age 18 2% 6% 4% 8% 24% 24% 5% 6% 3% 3% Yes nonprofit 13% On Non-Complaint List 1% 5 Funding Programs: Austin Live Music Fund Detailed Applicant Breakdown ▪ $70,000 Live Music Venue Applicants – 46 ~22 Awards anticipated ▪ $20,000 Applicants – 590 ▪ 49 Independent Promoters ▪ 541 Professional Musicians (3 Spanish) ▪ $5,000 Applicants – 173 ▪ 9 Independent Promoters ▪ 164 Professional Musicians ~242 Awards anticipated ~120 Awards anticipated 6 Funding Programs: Feedback Loop ▪ Internal Retrospective …
Agenda — original pdf
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 6:00 P.M. AUSTIN PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1406 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR. AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Human Rights Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Ryan Sperling at ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov or 512-974-3568 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Kolby Duhon, Chair (He/They) Muneeb “Meebs” Aslam (He/Him) Melinda Avitia Harriett Kirsh Pozen Maryam Khawar Gabriella Zeidan, Vice Chair Danielle Bryant Morgan Davis (He/Him) Mariana Krueger (She/Her) Tannya Oliva Martínez AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission regular meeting on November 24, 2025. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. Approve the formation of a working group to provide budget recommendations for the City of Austin FY2026-27 budget. Approve a recommendation to City Council regarding Austin Police Department’s involvement with United States Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE). WORKING GROUP UPDATES 4. Update from the Human Rights Resource Guide Working Group regarding progress on the working group goals. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Ryan Sperling at Austin City Clerk’s Office, at 512-974-3568 or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Human Rights Commission, please contact Ryan Sperling at 512-974- 3568 or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov.
Recommendation 20260202-003: Austin Police Department's involvement with United Stated Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) — original pdf
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Human Rights Commission Recommendation Number (20260202-003): Recommendation to City Council regarding Austin Police Department’s involvement with United States Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE): WHEREAS, The Human Rights Commission advises the City of Austin on policies that protect civil rights, prevent discrimination, and promote fair and equitable treatment of all Austinites; and WHEREAS, public safety depends on trust between the community and local law enforcement, especially for victims who must feel safe calling 911 and reporting crimes; and WHEREAS, civil immigration enforcement is the responsibility of the federal government through U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), not our local police departments; and WHEREAS, when local law enforcement become involved in civil immigration matters, community members are less likely to seek help or report crimes due to fear; and WHEREAS, in January 2026, the Austin Police Department (APD) transferred a mother and her young child to ICE after responding to a disturbance call, raising widespread public concern about APD policies and practices; and WHEREAS, APD leadership has expressed that department policies related to ICE contact are under review; and WHEREAS, City legal guidance has acknowledged that Texas law under Senate Bill 4 limits the City’s ability to prohibit all cooperation with federal immigration authorities, but it does not require cities to expand local policing into civil immigration enforcement; and WHEREAS, Mayor Pro Tem Vela has stated that while a blanket prohibition on ICE contact is restricted by state law, the City retains discretion to adopt certain policies that prioritize public safety and community trust; and WHEREAS, such policies could include clear guidance which ensures that ICE notifications occur rarely, require supervisory approval, and be limited to cases involving serious or violent offenses; and WHEREAS, publicly available information shows that APD has contacted ICE numerous times in recent years based on administrative immigration warrants, raising concerns about consistency, transparency, and impacts on community trust; and WHEREAS, residents across Austin and Texas have expressed significant concern about the actions of ICE on civil liberties, including through public demonstrations and walkouts; and WHEREAS, research has shown that increased partnership between local police and federal immigration enforcement is associated with reduced crime reporting, weakened police– community relationships, and negative public safety outcomes; and WHEREAS, local government has a responsibility to protect civil liberties, maintain public trust, and act in the best interests of the people it serves; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED That the …
Item 1: November 24, 2025 Draft Minutes — original pdf
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, November 24, 2025 The Human Rights Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, November 24, 2025, at 301 W. 2nd St., Boards & Commissions Room, in Austin, Texas. Chair Duhon called the Human Rights Commission meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Kolby Duhon Maryam Khawar Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Muneeb “Meebs” Aslam Danielle Bryant Morgan Davis Harriett Kirsh Pozen Tannya Oliva Martinez PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission regular meeting on October 20, 2025. The minutes of the October 20, 2025 meeting were approved without objection on Commissioner Kirsh Pozen’s motion. Commissioner Bryant was off the dais. Commissioners Morgan Avitia, Krueger, and Zeidan were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing regarding Austin Homeless Strategies and Operations’ current homelessness response efforts and key metrics. Briefing by David Gray, Director, Austin Homeless Strategies and Operations. The presentation was made by David Gray, Director, Austin Homeless Strategies and Operations. 1 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and possible action to amend the 2025 Annual Schedule to remove the December 2025 meeting. The 2025 Annual Schedule was amended to remove the December meeting on Commissioner Bryant’s motion, Commissioner Kirsh Pozen’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Morgan Avitia, Krueger, and Zeidan were absent. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 4. Update from the Human Rights Resource Guide Working Group regarding the status of the resource guide. Update by Commissioner Bryant. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Update working group membership – Duhon, Bryant Discussion on children in foster care and the pipeline – Aslam, Davis Human Rights Resource Guide Working Group Update – Bryant, Duhon ADJOURNMENT Chair Duhon adjourned the meeting without objection at 6:58 p.m. 2