Sturgill, Hunter From: Sent: To: Subject: Amanda Bejarano Wednesday, February 4, 2026 9:57 AM Historic Preservation Office Barton Springs Bridge You don't often get email from Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution To whom it may concern; My family and I urge you to consider preserving history and nature of our beloved Barton Springs Bridge. Do not destroy the bridge. Please consider doing repairs and maintenance on this beautiful historical bridge rather than destroying it. Thank you! The Bejarano Family CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". 1 Sturgill, Hunter From: Sent: To: Subject: Tanya Payne Tuesday, February 3, 2026 4:59 PM Historic Preservation Office Please vote no on the destruction and replacement of the Barton Springs Bridge You don't often get email from Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Dear Historic Preservation Commission, Thank you for reviewing the Barton Springs Bridge destruction and replacement. This has been a project that has had me scratching my head for some time now. There is so much about this project that is confusing that I won't be able to get to them all, but here's a few for you. Barton Springs Rd was brought down to one lane each way. Speak very slowly to me as you explain why we will have a four lane bridge with a two lane road. We have gone to great lengths (the Pfluger pedestrian bridge, for example) to save other bridges that don't even serve as the entrance to a historic and important park. Why not this one? Destroying and replacing the bridge is really expensive - way more expensive than even predicted! Why on earth is the city looking to spend a huge amount of money here rather than on the priorities they bemone being left behind by prop Q? And don't forget all the environmental impact to that very sensitive area! Please vote no on the Barton Springs Bridge destruction and replacement. Thank you for your service to Austin. Sincerely, Tanya Payne CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be …
Sturgill, Hunter From: Sent: To: Subject: Matthew Arth Wednesday, February 4, 2026 11:33 AM Historic Preservation Office Landmark Commission meeting 02/04/2026: Support new bridge at Barton Springs Road [You don't o(cid:332)en get email from h(cid:425)ps://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIden(cid:415)fica(cid:415)on ] Learn why this is important at External Email - Exercise Cau(cid:415)on Good morning, My family and I live in the Barton Hills neighborhood and we strongly support the replacement of the bridge on Barton Springs Road leading to Zilker Park. Although it is a beau(cid:415)ful historic bridge, it is dangerously narrow for pedestrians and cyclists. It is impera(cid:415)ve that a replacement include protected bicycle lanes on both sides of the bridge and wide pedestrian sidewalks. If the bridge is not replaced, then new bridges or structures on either side to provide a safe space for pedestrians and cyclists should be priori(cid:415)zed. We would also recommend extending the right turn lane on Azie Morton Road that leads to Barton Springs Road as part of this project. We appreciate the Landmark Commission’s considera(cid:415)on of these comments. Best regards, --- Ma(cid:425)hew A. Arth Barton Hills CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use cau(cid:415)on when clicking links or opening a(cid:425)achments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" bu(cid:425)on in Outlook. For any addi(cid:415)onal ques(cid:415)ons or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@aus(cid:415)ntexas.gov". 1 Sturgill, Hunter From: Sent: To: Subject: David Weinberg Wednesday, February 4, 2026 10:47 AM Historic Preservation Office Opposition to Barton Springs Road Bridge Replacement You don't often get email from Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution I fully agree with and support the Zilker Neighborhood Association on this matter. Regards, David Weinberg Barton Hills From ZNA: The historic Zilker Park bridge, built in the 1920s and expanded in the 1940s, is a critical contributing feature of the National Register of Historic Places' Zilker Park Historic District. We urge the City Council to protect and preserve this bridge indefinitely and to reverse the decision to replace it with a standard highway-style bridge. Since our 2025 resolution, new data has further solidified our opposition: Escalating Costs: The estimated cost for a replacement bridge has increased from $40 million to $54.5 million. Funding Gap: While the city has secured a $32 million federal grant, the total project cost of $54.5 million leaves a significant unfunded gap of approximately $14.5 million. Viable …
Sturgill, Hunter From: Sent: To: Subject: Rodolfo Carrera Wednesday, February 4, 2026 1:36 PM Historic Preservation Office Please preserve the Barton Springs Bridge. You don't often get email from Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Please preserve the Barton Springs Bridge. It is an iconic jewel and part of the soul of Austin. -- Rodolfo Carrera, 2323 Farnswood Cir Austin Texas 78704 CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". 1
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2026 AT 6:00 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, EVENTS CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Environmental 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 Kaela Champlin, (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Jennifer Bristol, Chair Mariana Krueger, Vice Chair Haris Qureshi, Secretary Richard Brimer Isabella Changsut Annie Fierro CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Justin Fleury Martin Luecke Mar Moretta-Urdiales Allison Morrison David Sullivan 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 Environmental Commission Special Called meeting on January 28, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. Presentation on “Sound Enforcement by Ordinance.” Presentation by Elaine Garrett, Assistant Director and Dedric Knox, Division Manager, Austin Development Services. Presentation on the Food Implementation Plan. Presentation by Edwin Marty, Food Policy Manager, Austin Climate Action and Resilience. 4. 5. Presentation on “Beverley Sheffield Northwest District Park duck pond overview and solutions.” Presentation by Janae Spence, Assistant Director, Austin Watershed Protection. Briefing on Austin Watershed CIP project information sharing. Presentation by Janae Spence, Assistant Director, Austin Watershed Protection. 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 Kaela Champlin at Austin Watershed Protection Department, at (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Environmental Commission, please contact Kaela Champlin, (512) 974-3443, Kaela.Champlin@austintexas.gov
Sound Enforcement by Ordinance Austin Development Services | February 4, 2026 2 Noise Regulation: Our Response Areas OMV Permits Construction Noise Mechanical Noise 3 City of Austin Code- Title 9: Prohibited Activities Chapter 9-2: Noise & Amplified Sound-Article 1: General Provisions § 9-2-3-General Restrictions Use or permit sound equipment at a business that exceeds the decibel limits § 9-2-3 (A)(1) Make noise or play a musical instrument that is audible to an adjacent business or residence between 10:30 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. § 9-2-3 (A)(2) Operate machinery (for separating, gathering, grading, loading, or unloading sand, rock, or gravel) within 600 feet of a residence, church, hospital, hotel, or motel between 7:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., except for concrete installation permitted under Section 9-2-21. § 9-2-3 (A)(3 Use or allow the use of a vehicle or device associated with cold-storage activities (refrigeration, freezing, ice production) between 7:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., if noise or vibration from the vehicle or its equipment is audible or causes vibration at a residence. § 9-2-3 (A)(4) Operate sound equipment in a vehicle if it is audible or causes vibration 30 feet from the equipment (unless authorized by Section 9-2-22 permit). § 9-2-3 (A)(5) Operate sound equipment in a watercraft if it is audible or causes vibration 100 feet from the equipment § 9-2-3 (A)(6) 4 Affirmative Defense to Violation Chapter 9-2-Noise & Amplified Sound-Article 1: General Provisions § 9-2-3-General Restrictions (Loading/Servicing Exception) Noise or vibration occurred while a vehicle or equipment was actively loaded, unloaded, or serviced in compliance with all codes. § 9-2-3 (B)(1) (Advance Consent Exception) At least 48 hours prior, written consent obtained from each affected dwelling unit within 600 feet, using a City-approved form. (Emergency Refrigeration Exception) Use lasted 48 hours or less on or near a licensed food/beverage business. Necessary to maintain cold hold or freezing due to a documented emergency (e.g., equipment or utility failure). § 9-2-3 (B)(2) Violation of Chapter 9-2 or any rule adopted under 1-2 pursuant to Chapter § 9-2 is a violation of City Code, chargeable as a Class C misdemeanor by a fine upon conviction not to exceed$500. Proof of a culpable mental state is expressly waived. § 9-2-3 (B)(3 § 9-2-3 5 Introduction of the Noise Ordinance Restrictions § 9-2-4- Restriction on Decibel Level Chapter 9-2-Noise & Amplified Sound- Article 1: General Provisions § 9-2-5 (A),(B), and (C) Restriction on Use of Sound …
The Austin Travis County Food Plan ● August 8, 2024 2026 1 Agenda 1. Background on Food Planning in Austin, Texas 2. How We Created the Austin Travis County Food Plan 3. What’s in the Plan, and what’s coming next 4. Questions and Answers 2 Background 3 Some Food for Thought Some of Our Food System Challenges Disasters and severe weather events: Winter Storms Uri and Mara Rapid community growth and planning for land use Supply chain disruptions: COVID-19 pandemic The climate impacts of the food system 5 How We Co-Created the Food Plan 6 Origins Why a Food Plan? • • In June 2021, Austin City Council directed the City Manager to initiate a planning process. In December 2022, Travis County Commissioners Court approved formal Travis County participation in the plan. • Sets clear goals and strategies to move toward a more equitable, sustainable, resilient food system. • Builds on existing plans and initiatives from the County, City, and community to tackle key food system issues. • Centers equity and the lived expertise of those most impacted by the current food system. 7 7 Co-Creation Through Stewardship: Who Wrote the Plan and Guided the Process? Project Team Summary Consultants & City/County staff Design & Implement Community Advisory Committee Guide & Approve City/County Executive Leadership Team Review & Course Correct Austin Travis County Food Policy Board Support & Advise 8 Community Engagement Data Summary 1,399 2,226 Demographics Additional participants are estimated to have been involved in tabling events and presentations Participants were involved in the Community Advisory Committee, Community Food Ambassadors, Issue Area Group workshops and other formal food plan meetings 46% identified as having been directly impacted by the food system, e.g. having current or past experience of hunger, using public benefits, or struggling to meet basic needs 19% were engaged from Travis County areas outside City of Austin boundaries 13% engaged in a language other than English 9 CO-CREATION THROUGH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: LISTENING SESSIONS, WORLD CAFÉS 10 CO-CREATION THROUGH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: TABLING ACTIVITIES & MEETING-IN-A-BOX 11 CO-CREATION THROUGH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: ISSUE AREA GROUP WORKSHOPS 12 Some of the organizations represented in the planning process 13 Major Themes Two themes emerged across all community feedback: 1 2 Access to food and affordability 59% of all comments (1,647 total comments) Local food production and agriculture 52% of all comments (1,452 total comments) 14 Adoption October 29th, 2024 October 10th, 2024 …
Duck Pond Improvements Austin Watershed Protection | Feb 4, 2026 Background / History 1955 - City of Austin acquires the Park 1986 – Park added functionality of flood storage facility Partnership: Austin Watershed Protection (AWP) and Austin Parks and Recreation (APR) Duck Pond built in current location Great recreational value Water quality benefits 2022 – Vision Plan is adopted 2 Recent Water Level Issues January 2025 – Pool construction began August 2025 – Community concern re: duck pond water level Oct 23, 2025 – CM Siegel Community Meeting APR + AWP short- and long-term solutions Oct 25, 2025 – Pond full after 3.2” rain January 2026 – Community concern re: duck pond water level 3 Concerns Reduced water supply Lack of rain Potable water leak repaired with pool construction Runoff from smaller rains blocked Possible pond leakage Limitations on Makeup Water Monitoring water level Tree and Aquatic life threat Supplemental water as needed Prepared for fish relocation 4 We Are Listening Short-Term Solution (In Progress) AWP + APR Partnership Improve drainage to pond Sediment removal and berming to help more runoff enter pond Site visit held in November Survey in progress Design expected summer 2026 Construction anticipated fall of 2026 5 Long-Term Solution 1 (Unfunded) **Engineering needed for feasibility** Add flow from 72” storm drain Add bentonite liner Expand pond to southwest Minimize tree impacts Remove accumulated sediment Reduce leakage and preserve tree roots Formalize as AWP Asset for Maintenance 6 Long-Term Solution 2 (Unfunded) **Engineering needed for feasibility** Same as Solution 1 No flow added from 72” storm drain 7 Long-Term Improvements Ensure the dam and detention facility can handle more flow Significant new design and permitting work Working on funding solutions for design and construction Option Complexity 1 2 High Low Solution Strength High Low Cost $2-3M $1.25-$2M Watershed Health Benefits Time to Implement High Low 2 year minimum 1 year minimum 8 Questions? 9 Restrictions with make-up water Code restrictions on potable water CHAPTER 6-4. - WATER CONSERVATION. Quantity of water needed would be substantial (based on limited available information) 3 feet down in 4 months - 600,000 gallons to …
Austin Watershed CIP project information sharing Austin Watershed Protection | 02/04/2026 Current CIP yearly update Current CIP yearly update Current CIP yearly update Current CIP yearly update Current CIP yearly update Current CIP yearly update Interest from members for more project specific info Project Distribution Lists Project presentations from public meetings Proposal Add Environmental Commission members to distributions lists Can opt out Can be added to only particular distribution lists Share presentations from Public Meetings with Environmental Commission members 11 Questions? 12
. RECOMMENDATION TO AUSTIN CITY COUNCIL Environmental Commission Recommendation Number: 20260204-002 Sound Enforcement by Ordinance WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission was presented an update on the Sound Ordinance and Enforcement and that Austin Development Services enforces sound ordinances; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the challenges to enforcement when Austin Police, Austin Development Services, and Austin Arts, Culture, Music & Entertainment (which are three separate entities) are responsible for enforcing in various sections of the city and certain code violations. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Environmental Commission supports the efforts of Austin Development Services’ sound ordinance enforcement and recommends the following: a. City owned properties prioritize using electric maintenance and cleaning equipment versus gas powered equipment for outdoor landscaping b. Better communication or consolidation of the three enforcement entities c. Work on creating a public dashboard where residents can see data regarding sound permits and complaints d. Require construction companies to keep decibel meters onsite to ensure compliance with sound ordinance e. Explore creating an equity-focused framework that examines noise violation consequences for repeat offenders. Date of Approval: February 4, 2026 Motioned By: Harris Qureshi Seconded By: Jennifer Bristol Vote: 9-0 For: Jennifer Bristol, Haris Qureshi, Richard Brimer, Justin Fleury, Mar Moretta-Urdiales, David Sullivan, Mariana Krueger, Annie Fierro, and Allison Morrison Against: None . Abstain: None Off the dais: None Absent: Isabella Changsut and Martin Luecke Attest: _____________________________________________ Jennifer Bristol, Chair
. RECOMMENDATION TO AUSTIN CITY COUNCIL Environmental Commission Recommendation Number: 20260204-003 Food Implementation Plan WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that Austin Climate Action and Resilience has created the Food Implementation Plan in conjunction with the City of Austin Food Policy Board and Travis County Commissioners Court; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that local food and agriculture programs impact the environment as well as public health and safety. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Environmental Commission supports the Food Implementation Plan with the following additional recommendations: a. Continue to give the Environmental Commission annual updates on the food implementation plan b. Amend planned unit development requirements to involve food security components c. Examine adding community gardens to the list of requirements for affordable housing d. Examine looking at city or county-owned property including decommissioned schools to see if community food production could be part of the land use plans. Date of Approval: February 4, 2026 Motioned By: Haris Qureshi Seconded By: Mariana Krueger Vote: 8-0 For: Jennifer Bristol, Haris Qureshi, Richard Brimer, Justin Fleury, Mar Moretta-Urdiales, David Sullivan, Mariana Krueger, and Annie Fierro Against: None Abstain: None Off the dais: Allison Morrison Absent: Isabella Changsut and Martin Luecke Attest: _____________________________________________ Jennifer Bristol, Chair
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2026, AT 12:00 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM #1101 301 W. 2ND ST AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Commission for Women 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 remotely, contact Christi Vitela at christi.vitela@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2792. telephone. To to speak register CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Becky Bullard, Chair Alexandria Anderson Vanessa Bissereth Angela Harris Diana Melendez Alicia Ramirez AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Jocelyn Tau, Vice Chair Katrina Scheihing Rabia Shaik Fernanda Veloz Salas Shaimaa Zayan 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 Commission for Women regular meeting on January 7, 2026. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 2. Update from the Maternal Health Working Group and discussion of their scope of work. 3. Update from the Budget Working Group and discussion of possible recommendations. 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 for additional information. For more information on the Commission for Women, please contact Christi Vitela at 512-974-2792 or christi.vitela@austintexas.gov.
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, January 7, 2026 Commission for Women Regular Meeting Minutes Wednesday, January 7, 2026 The Commission for Women convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, January 7th, 2026, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd Street, Austin, TX. Chair Bullard called the Commission for Women regular meeting to order at 12:04 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Becky Bullard, Chair Alexandria Anderson Shaimaa Zayan Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jocelyn Tau, Vice Chair Angela Harris Rabia Shaik Fernanda Veloz Salas PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission for Women regular meeting on December 3, 2025. The minutes from the meeting on December 2, 2025 were approved on Commissioner Anderson’s motion, Commissioner Zayan’s second, on a 6-0 vote. Vice Chair Tau was absent. Commissioners Bissereth, Melendez, and Scheihing were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation regarding the development of a report by Austin Equity and Inclusion to in community conditions across neighborhoods. understand and address disparities Presentation by Shivani Datar, Business Process Specialist, Austin Equity and Inclusion. The presentation was made by Shivani Datar, Business Process Specialist, Austin Equity and Inclusion, and Gary Aaron, Business Process Consultant Sr., Austin Equity and Inclusion. 1 COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, January 7, 2026 3. Presentation regarding the National Association of Commissions for Women by Nancy Bremeau, Board Member, National Association of Commissions for Women. The presentation was made by Nancy Bremeau, Board Member, National Association of Commissions for Women. 4. Presentation regarding the Chamber of Mothers by Neha Erford, Shelley Mattingly, Mallory Lehenbauer, Austin Chapter of Chamber of Mothers. The presentation was made by Neha Erford, Shelley Mattingly, Mallory Lehenbauer, Austin Chapter of Chamber of Mothers. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve the formation of a State Legislative Response Working Group. The motion to approve the formation of a State Legislative Response Working Group was approved on Commissioner Zayan’s motion, Commissioner Anderson’s second, on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Bissereth, Melendez, and Scheihing were absent. Chair Bullard, Vice Chair Tau, and Commissioners Anderson and Zayan were added to the working group without objection. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Maternal Health Working Group update and discussion on scope of work Budget Working Group update and discussion of possible recommendations ADJOURNMENT Chair Bullard adjourned the meeting at 1:03 p.m. without objection. 2
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2026, AT 6 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Zoning and Platting Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than 2 p.m. the day of the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Ella Garcia, Staff Liaison, for questions regarding speaker registration at LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512- 978-0821. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Hank Smith, Chair (District 8) Betsy Greenberg, Vice Chair (District 10) Ryan Puzycki, Secretary (District 7) Alejandra Flores, Parliamentarian (District 5) Luis Osta Lugo (Mayor’s Representative) Scott Boone (District 1) EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) David Fouts (District 2) Lonny Stern (District 3) Andrew Cortes (District 4) Christian Tschoepe (District 6) Taylor Major (District 9) The Zoning and Platting Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0821 Attorney: Jenna Schwartz, 512-978-0871 Page 1 of 5 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first four speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Son Thai Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-2025-0124 - Parmer Lane Center; District 7 1623 West Parmer Lane and 1701 ½ West Parmer Lane, Walnut Creek LR to GR-MU-CO Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Austin Planning 3. Conditional Use SPC-2025-0156C - The Learning Center at Parmer; District 7 Permit: 12705 Center Lane Dr, Walnut Creek Location: Owner/Applicant: Centerstate 99 LTD Agent: Request: Civilitude (Esteban Gonzalez, PE) The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow a Daycare (General) on the …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, January 20, 2026 ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2026 MEETING MINUTES The Zoning and Platting Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Smith called the Zoning and Platting Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Hank Smith Betsy Greenberg Andrew Cortes Luis Osta Lugo Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Ryan Puzycki Scott Boone David Fouts Lonny Stern Christian Tschoepe Commissioners Absent: Alejandra Flores Taylor Major PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. The minutes from the meeting of Tuesday, January 6, 2026, were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Osta Lugo’s motion, Commissioner Cortes’ second, on a 9-0 vote. Parliamentarian Flores and Commissioner Major were absent. 1 ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, January 20, 2026 PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-2025-0107 - 2301 North Loop; District 7 2301 West North Loop Boulevard, Shoal Creek Watershed FTM North Loop LLC Metcalfe Wolff Stuart and Williams (Michele R. Lynch) GR to CS-1 Recommended Cynthia Hadri, 512-974-7620, cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov Austin Planning The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of CS-1 for C14-2025-0107 - 2301 North Loop; District 7, located at 2301 West North Loop Boulevard, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Osta Lugo’s motion, Commissioner Cortes’ second, on a 9-0 vote. Parliamentarian Flores and Commissioner Major were absent. 3. Subdivision C8-2025-0085.0A - Arbor View Subdivision; District 10 Environmental Variances: Location: Owner/Applicant: Ali F Tabrizi Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: 4316 Far West Boulevard, Bull Creek Watershed Mirza Baig, PE and Terry Irion Request to vary from LDC 25-8-301 and LDC 25-8-302 to allow driveway construction on slopes over 15% and to allow building construction on slopes over 15%, respectively; Request to vary from LDC 25-8-423 to exceed watershed impervious cover limits to allow 3900 square feet of impervious cover. Staff does not recommend these variances, having determined that the findings of fact have not been met. Mike McDougal, 512-974-6380, mike.mcdougal@austintexas.gov Austin Development Services Angela Gallegos, 512-974-3437, angela.gallegos@austintexas.gov Austin Development Services The public hearing was closed on Commissioner Osta Lugo’s motion, Vice Chair Greenberg’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Parliamentarian Flores and Commissioner Major were …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2025-0124 – Parmer Lane Center DISTRICT: 7 ADDRESS: 1623 West Parmer Lane & 1701 1/2 West Parmer Lane ZONING FROM: LR SITE AREA: 4.05 acres TO: GR-MU PROPERTY OWNER/APPLICANT: Son Thai CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends GR-MU-CO, Community Commercial-Mixed Use-Conditional Overlay Combining District, zoning. The conditional overlay will prohibit Automotive Rentals, Automotive Sales, Automotive Washing, Drop-Off Recycling, Exterminating Services and Pawn Shop Services uses on the property. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: February 3, 2026 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 02 C14-2025-0124 - Parmer Lane Center; District 71 of 10 C14-2025-0124 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: 2 The property in question is an undeveloped 4.05 acre area. The lots to the north fronting Parmer Lane, contain a retail strip center and an automotive repair business. To the east, there is an undeveloped area and a detention pond. The lots to the west are developed with restaurant uses and a car wash. To the south, there are duplex residences and office uses. The applicant is requesting a rezoning to GR-MU to develop retail, office, restaurant uses and residential uses at this location. The staff recommends Community Commercial-Mixed Use-Conditional Overlay Combining District zoning, with a conditional overlay to prohibit the more intensive commercial uses adjacent to the SF-3 zoning/residential uses to the south. The GR base district will permit additional commercial services on this property with access to West Parmer Lane a designated activity corridor (Parmer Lane Activity Corridor). These undeveloped lots are located within an existing commercial center at the southeast intersection of two Level 4/arterial roadways, Metric Boulevard and Parmer Lane. The proposed MU combining district will allow for a mixture of uses at this location near a Capital Metro bus route (325- Metrict/Rundberg) and bus stops (12430 Metric/Parmer and 4795 – Metric/Running Bird) to the west at the intersection of Metric Boulevard and Running Bird Lane. The applicant agrees with the staff’s recommendation. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. Community Commercial district is intended for office and commercial uses serving neighborhood and community needs, including both unified shopping centers and individually developed commercial sites, and typically requiring locations accessible from major traffic ways. Mixed Use combining district is intended for combination with selected base districts, in order to permit any combination of office, retail, commercial, …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION SITE PLAN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: SPC-2025-0156C PLANNING COMMISSION DATE: February 3, 2026 PROJECT NAME: The Learning Experience at Parmer PROPOSED USE: General Daycare ADDRESS OF APPLICATION: 12705 Center Lake Dr COUNCIL DISTRICT: 7 AREA: 2.35 acres APPLICANT: AGENT: Centerstate 99 LTD 2725 Bee Cave Rd Austin, TX 78746 Esteban Gonzalez, PE Civilitude LLC 5110 Lancaster Court Austin, TX 78723 CASE MANAGER: Christine Barton-Holmes, CNUa, LEED AP Telephone: 974-2788 christine.barton-holmes@austintexas.gov EXISTING ZONING: The site is part of a larger commercial development, and is zoned LI-PDA. The 2000 rezone did not change the base development standards of LI, but did restrict several otherwise permitted uses. Daycares are not one of the prohibited uses, but General Daycares – those with more than 12 children – are conditional in the base zoning. PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The project will one of the final stages of the buildout of the 18.279-acre LI-PDA, which currently has offices, multifamily, and some general commercial. The proposed daycare will be 10,000 square feet, with a proposed enrollment of 333 children, and will be fully compliant with the Land Development Code. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit to construct the daycare facility. PREVIOUS PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: NA AREA STUDY: NA WATERSHED: Walnut Creek (Suburban watershed) APPLICABLE WATERSHED ORDINANCE: Current/ Comprehensive watershed ordinance CAPITOL VIEW: NA T.I.A.: Not Required 03 SPC-2025-0156C - The Learning Center at Parmer; District 71 of 12 PROJECT INFORMATION 2.35 acre site; part of 18.279-acre site overall EXIST. ZONING: LI-PDA ALLOWED F.A.R.: 1:1 MAX. BLDG. COVERAGE: 75% MAX. IMPERVIOUS CVRG.: 80% REQUIRED PARKING: 0 VEHICLES/0 BIKES PROVIDED PKNG: 98 VEHICLES/6 BIKES PROPOSED FAR: 1:.17 PROPOSED BLDG. CVRG: 17% PROPOSED IC:76% SUMMARY COMMENTS ON SITE PLAN: Land Use: The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow the construction of a 10,000 square foot daycare. Daycare (General), which is a daycare with an enrollment over twelve, is a conditional use in the base LI zoning. The site plan will comply with all requirements of the Land Development Code prior to its release. Environmental: The site is in the Walnut Creek Suburban watershed. There are no known Critical Environmental Features located within the limits of construction. Transportation: Access to the site is from Center Lake Drive. SURROUNDING CONDITIONS: Zoning/ Land use North: LI-PDA (multifamily) East: LI-PDA (hotel then detention) South: LI-PDA (undeveloped – to be restaurant) West: …
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2026, AT 5:00 P.M. CITY HALL, ROOM 1101 301 WEST SECOND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Urban Transportation 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 [Name of Liaison, Phone, Email]. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Susan Somers, Chair Daniel Kavelman, Parliamentarian Deshon Brown Heather Buffo Kevin Chen Nathan Fernandes Justin Jacobson Varun Prasad Joshua Sorin Spencer Schumacher, Vice Chair AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Transportation Commission Regular meeting on 1/6/2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. Long Range Population Forecasting. Presentation by Lila Valencia, City Demographer, Austin Planning. Curb Management Study. Presentation by Joseph Al-Hajeri, Parking Enterprise Manager, Austin Transportation and Public Works. Sixth Street Design. Presentation by Anna Martin, Assistant Director, Austin Transportation and Public Works. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. 6. 7. 8. Approve a recommendation to Council on Sixth Street Rebuild. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (CTRMA) South Mopac project. Approve proposed changes to Urban Transportation Commission By-laws. Approve the creation of a working group to produce a recommendation regarding the 2027 Austin Transportation and Public Works budget. COMMITTEE UPDATES 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Update from Commissioner Chen from the Downtown Commission regarding actions taken at the January 21, 2026, meeting. Update from Commissioner Prasad from the Joint Sustainability Committee regarding actions taken at the January 28, 2026, meeting. Update from Commissioner Schumacher from the Bicycle Advisory Council regarding actions taken at the January 20, 2026, meeting. Update from Chair Somers from the City Council Mobility Committee regarding actions taken at the January 15, 2026, meetings. Update from Chair Somers from the Community Advisory Committee for Austin Transit Partnership Board regarding actions taken at the January 8, 2026, meetings. FUTURE …
URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, January 6, 2026 The Urban Transportation Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101, Austin, Texas. Chair Somers called the Commission Meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Heather Buffo - (District 1) Nathan Fernandes – (District 2) Susan Somers, Chair - (District 4) Daniel Kavelman - (District 5) Commissioners in Attendance Virtually: Kevin Chen - (District 6) Varun Prasad - (District 7) Justin Jacobson - (District 8) Spencer Schumacher, Vice Chair - (District 9) PUBLIC COMMUNICATION No Public Communication APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING on December 2, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of 12/2/2025 were approved on a motion from Commissioner Fernandes and a second from Commissioner Kavelman on a 7-0 vote, with Commissioners Brown, Chen, and Sorin absent. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing regarding the Corridor Construction Program. The commission received a presentation from Genest Landry, Assistant Director, Austin Capital Delivery Services. 3. Staff Briefing regarding Annual Right-of-Way Asset Management Plan (RAMP). The commission received a presentation from Adam Bailey, Asset Manager, Austin Transportation and Public Works. 4. Staff briefing regarding State of Bridges. The commission received a presentation from Angela Johnson, Managing Engineer, Austin Transportation and Public Works. 1 URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve an Urban Transportation Commission Public Comment to Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (CTRMA) regarding the South Mopac project. Amendment: On a motion from Commissioner Buffo, and a second from Commissioner Chen, the amendment was approved with an 8-0 vote, with Commissioners Brown and Sorin absent. On a motion from Vice Chair Somers, and a second from Commissioner Buffo, approved as amended with an 8-0 vote, with Commissioners Brown and Sorin absent. 6. Approve proposed changes to Urban Transportation Commission By-laws. Postponed to February 3, 2026, on a motion from Vice Chair Schumacher, and a second from Commissioner Fernandes, an 8-0 vote, with Commissioners Brown and Sorin absent. COMMITTEE UPDATES 7. Update from Commissioner Chen from the Downtown Commission regarding actions taken at the September 17, 2025, October 15, 2025, November 19, 2025, and December 17, 2025, meetings. The commission received an update from Commissioner Chen. 8. Update from Commissioner Schumacher from the Bicycle Advisory Council regarding actions taken at the December …
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 …
Curbside Management Plan Staff Update Austin Transportation Public Works Department | Urban Transportation Commission February 3, 2026 Agenda • Background • Study Scope • Milestones Achieved • Preliminary Draft of Curb Typology Framework • Next Steps / Timeline 2 Background Preliminary Council request to conduct a study in 2024 Contract executed: May 2025 Project kick-off: June 2025 Timeline: ~12 Months Final deliverable: Curb Management Plan that helps guide operational decision-making 3 Study Scope of Work Task 1: Literature review and stakeholder input Task 2: Develop curb typology framework Task 3: Inventory of existing conditions and analyze utilization data Task 4: Comprehensive curb management plan document Example from City of Atlanta Curbside Management Study 4 Milestones Achieved Literature + Peer City Review (Task 1) City policies, agency policies, case studies Internal Stakeholder Input (Informing Task 2) Individual Stakeholder meetings Curbside Management Summit (Informing Task 2) Targeted invites with business and organization representatives Data collection (Informing Task 3) 8 study locations based on curb typologies Public Engagement Online & Intercept Surveys 5 Preliminary Draft of Austin Curb Typology Method / Reasoning for Defining Curb Types Draft Curb Types District or activity driven types. Unique parcel ownership / neighborhoods / local knowledge of districts / level of activity are a large driver of defining these types. Requires robust, actively managed curb strategies both on these streets and on adjacent side streets. Mobility-focused streets. Transit, vehicles, bike and pedestrian uses with little on street parking. Adjacent side streets important to manage. Land use-driven types. The intensity of uses at different types of land uses are the defining factor of allocation and management. Downtown State or Private Adjacent Side Streets Entertainment or Dining High Activity Mobility Corridors Moderate Activity Mobility Corridors Adjacent Side Streets Parks / Open Space Neighborhood Avenues Local Streets 6 Preliminary Example of Mapping Typology 7 Next Steps/ Timeline Review of community feedback - February Public survey closed 2/2/26 Finalize existing conditions analysis - February Refinement of typologies - February/March Initial draft of plan expected - April/May Final draft – June 8 Questions and Discussion Thank you! 9
6th Street Preliminary Engineering Austin Transportation & Public Works | February 3, 2026 Agenda Safety Pilot Overview PER Process Review of Alternatives Public Feedback Staff Recommendation Next Steps 2 6th Street Safety Pilot • Multi-department initiative to improve safety in the District • ATPW assisted with temporary materials to “test” new widened sidewalks, change in vehicle lanes • Signal timing changes to promote slow speeds, increase ped x-ing times • Close monitoring of pedestrian safety and traffic operations 3 6th St PER – Study of Long-Term Improvements Study Area: 6th Street (IH-35 to Congress Avenue). Purpose: Identify transportation and mobility improvements to form the long- term vision for the street. Goal: Develop a set (1) of recommended improvements with their associated costs. Build on lessons learned during pilot phase Schedule: Conclude PER by end of 2025; begin design in 2026 4 Alternative 1 5 Alternative 2 6 Alternative 3 7 Public Feedback Preserving character and supporting local businesses Pedestrianization and car-free street Greenery, shade and trees Protected bike lanes Loading zones and delivery access Safety and cleanliness 8 Staff Recommendation: Alternative 3 9 Next Steps Publish final Preliminary Engineering Report for 6th Street – PENDING Initiate design process for 6th Street – In Progress Explore opportunities to add/improve east-wide bike lanes in downtown – In Progress 10
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; DRAFT WHEREAS, in Recommendation 20251201-007 the Bicycle Advisory Council and Pedestrian Advisory Council issued a joint recommendation strongly recommending Alternative 1 and opposing Alternative 2; 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 …
ARTICLE 7. MEETINGS. (A) The board meetings shall comply with Texas Government Code Chapter 551 (Texas Open Meetings Act). (B) Board meetings shall be governed by Robert’s Rules of Order. (C) The board may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. (D) The board shall meet monthly. In November of each year, the board shall adopt a schedule of the meetings for the upcoming year, including makeup meeting dates for the holidays and cancelled meetings. (E) The chair may call a special meeting, and the chair shall call a special meeting if requested by three or more members. The call shall state the purpose of the meeting. A board may not call a meeting in addition to its regular scheduled meetings as identified in its adopted meeting schedule, more often than once a quarter, unless the meeting is required to comply with a statutory deadline or a deadline established by Council. (F) Six members constitute a quorum. (G) If a quorum for a meeting does not convene within one-half hour of the posted time for the meeting, then the meeting may not be held. (H) To be effective, a board action must be adopted by affirmative vote of the number of members necessary to provide a quorum. (I) The chair has the same voting privilege as any other member. (J) The board shall allow public communication to address the board on agenda items and during a period of time set aside for public communications. The chair may limit a speaker to three minutes. (K) The staff liaison shall prepare the board minutes. The minutes of each board meeting must include the vote of each member on each item before the board and indicate whether a member is absent or failed to vote on an item. (L) The city clerk shall retain agendas, approved minutes, internal review reports and bylaws. The Austin Transportation & Public Works Department shall retain all other board documents. The documents are public records under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 552 (Texas Public Information Act). (M) The chair shall adjourn a meeting not later than 10 p.m., unless the board votes to continue the meeting. (N) Each person and board member attending a board meeting should observe decorum pursuant to Section 2-1- 48 of the City Code. (O) A member of the public may not address a board at a meeting on …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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.
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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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
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 …
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: _____________________________________________
