September 2025 Air Service Snapshot AUS quarterly seat comparisons, Q3 2025 and Q4 2025 compared to 2019 (pre-Covid) in leE chart, and compared to year-over-year (YOY) 2024 in right chart: Source: Cirium schedule data as of August 18, 2025. Highlights of recent air service announcements/developments include: • Aeromexico reverted back to 1x B737 from Aug 18 ‘25 onwards as opposed to 2x E190 due to downturn in U.S. demand • Air Canada will serve YUL May 2 – Oct. 24 ’25 and YVR May 1 – Oct. 25 ’25; YVR returned at 4/wk and increased to 5/wk for June – Sept ‘25; extended YUL 3/Wk for Oct 25 ’25 – Mar 27 ‘26 (now year-round) • Allegiant summary of service changes: o Extended schedules for May 14 – Sept. 2 ’25 and served 12 markets: AVL CVG DSM GRR IAD IND LAS PIT PVU SFB SRQ & TYS; o Schedules for Sept. 3 – Nov. 18 ’25, will serve 6 markets: AVL CVG DSM GRR PVU TYS; o Schedules for Nov 19 ’25 – Feb 10 ’26, will serve 7 markets: AVL, CVG, DSM, GRR, PVU, SRQ & TYS; o Schedules for Feb 11-May 13 ‘26, will serve 4 markets: CVG, DSM, GRR & PVU • American summary of service changes: o AA will serve 13 markets from AUS in Q3 2025 with 22% less seats YOY; 15 markets in Q4 2025 with 3% less seats YOY o Service for college football games: GNV (Oct 3/5) LEX (Nov 17/19) ATL (Nov 14/16) & XNA (Nov 21/23) o Service for Masters: AGS on April 6, 11 and 14 • BriOsh Airways added LHR #2 daily, eff. Mar. 31 ‘25 which will operate 6/Wk (all days except Sunday); second frequency in Summer 2025 (March 20-Oct. 25 ‘25) will be mix of B787-8 and -9; 2x service for Summer 2026 starkng Mar. 29 with 1x B777-200ER and 1x B787-8 • Copa added 5th weekly PTY flight for Dec ’25 & Jan ‘26 • Delta summary of service changes: o New markets: SFO & TPA (eff. June 8 ’25); DEN (eff. Nov. 9 ’25); CUN (eff. Dec. 20 ’25); CMH & MCI (eff. June 7 ’26) o SJD originally planned as daily from Dec 20 ’25 - Jan 5 ’26, will be extended through April 12 ‘26 o PSP will be served seasonally from Nov 8 ‘25 – April 12 ’26, increasing from Saturday …
Journey With AUS - Airport Expansion & Development Program Active Projects Update Airport Advisory Commission September 2025 Lyn Estabrook Deputy Chief – Planning & Development Table of Contents ● Project Updates Parking and Landside: Yellow Garage Atrium Infill Airfield Infrastructure – Midfield Taxiways Utility Infrastructure Campus-Wide Central Utility Plant Relocation Concourse B and Tunnel Arrivals and Departures Hall ○ West Infill and TSA Checkpoint 3 Expansion ○ West Gate Expansion ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ● Appendix ○ ○ ○ Project Prime Firms & RCAs Project Details Project Descriptions 2 Project Updates Program Overview Journey With AUS projects are developed through a five–phase process: West Infill & TSA Checkpoint 3 Expansion *As part of the Outbound Baggage Handling System project Latest Updates ○ Interior finishes continue ○ Mechanical and electrical system testing nearing completion ○ New BHS System is undergoing internal testing in preparation for TSA Integrated Site Acceptance Test ○ Exterior metal panels making good progress Anticipated Timeline ○ Build: Q1 2024 – Q1 2026 Design-Build: Gensler/Whiting Turner 5 West Gate Expansion Latest Updates o Exterior panels, flashing, and air barrier near completion o Power conversion to temp power, component installation and then back to permanent power completed o Temporary Gate 33 to be removed September 2 o Terrazzo flooring started at the concourse level ○ Drywall installation at concourse level is underway Anticipated Timeline ○ Build: Q2 2023 – Q1 2026 Designer: Page Construction: Hensel Phelps 6 Photo of the West Gate project under construction. Airfield Infrastructure: Midfield Taxiways and Maintenance Ramp Expansion Latest Updates ○ Construction of new roadways and parking lots are ongoing ○ Construction of waterline, power, communication and storm utilities ongoing ○ AUS reviewing GMP Proposal for Maintenance Ramp Expansion ○ Completed 100% Design of Maintenance Ramp Expansion Anticipated Timeline ○ Build: Q4 2024 – Q2 2027 Designer: RS&H Construction: Austin Bridge & Road 7 Parking and Landside: Yellow Garage Latest Updates ○ Completed 85% of drilled pier foundations ○ Completed 10% of concrete decks, including partial completion of zone 1 & 2 level 4 concrete deck Anticipated Timeline ○ Design: Q3 2024 – Q3 2025 ○ Build: Q1 2025 – Q1 2028 Design rendering; final design specifications and features subject to change as the project progresses. Designer: PGAL Construction: Austin Commercial 8 Construction photo showing project progress as of Aug 27, 2025. Atrium Infill Latest Updates ○ Clear Channel temporary monitors …
Airport Advisory Commission Self-Evaluation Survey Review Period: January 2025 – August 2025 1. Name of Board or Commission Airport Advisory Commission 2. Has the board or commission's actions throughout the year complied with City Council directives and bylaws? This should address all elements of the board's mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. (Yes, No) a. If No, please explain Yes 3. How many recommendations did your board or commission approve? The commission brought no self-initiated recommendations forward in this calendar year. However, between January 2025 to present, the commission reviewed and took action on 28 department-initiated items, including Requests for Council Action. 4. Please list the recommendation numbers. N/A 5. Which recommendations are closely aligned to the organization's core mission and why? Each of the 28 department-initiated items were critical to Austin Aviation and required commission review prior to city council approval. 6. Which recommendations are adjacent to the organization's core mission and why? N/A 7. Please share any further context that could support or explain your recommendations. In addition to its review of department action items, the commission also received numerous staff briefings and updates throughout the calendar year on important Annual Review and Work Plan Year 2024-2025 department business, including regular updates on department financials, air service, and active airport expansion projects. Specific presentations were also given as precursors to critical department action items, including on the proposed BATX Pipeline project, the new Hilton Austin Airport hotel management agreement, and short-term financing updates related to the airport expansion. 8. Is there another body that overlaps with the role and work of the board or commission you serve? (Yes, No) a. If yes, which body? b. Please explain their alignment. No 9. Do the bylaws need to be updated? (Yes, No) a. If yes, what would be the amendment (including section) and why? No 10. On a scale of 1-10, how engaged are the board or commission members? 8 11. On a scale of 1-10, how engaged is the community? 4 12. Do you see any gaps in important policies that are not currently covered by a board or commission? (Yes, No) a. If yes, please explain. No 2
City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 25-1810, Agenda Item #: 17. 9/25/2025 Posting Language Authorize a contract for security perimeter gate preventative maintenance and repair services for the Department of Aviation with Knowitall Access & Integration, LLC, for an initial term of four years with one one- year extension option, in an amount not to exceed $1,617,852. Funding: $265,000 is available in the Operating Budget of the Department of Aviation, funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Department of Aviation. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $265,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of the Department of Aviation, funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 8100 PDS1000 for these services. The solicitation was issued on February 17, 2025, and closed on March 13, 2025. Of the four offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the sole responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=142040. MBE/WBE: This contract will be awarded in accordance with the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods and services required for this solicitation, there were insufficient subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. However, the recommended contractor identified subcontracting opportunities. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department - Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Respondents to the solicitation and their Agents should direct all questions to the Authorized Contact Person identified in the solicitation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: September 10, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Airport Advisory Commission. City of Austin Page 1 of 2 Printed on 9/3/2025 powered by Legistar™ File #: 25-1810, Agenda Item #: 17. 9/25/2025 Additional Backup Information: This contract will provide preventative maintenance, installation, and repair services for security perimeter access gates used to control access to secure locations within the Department of Aviation campus. Access must be strictly controlled at all access points to maintain compliance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations and ensure the safety of employees and the public. This contract will ensure that perimeter security is …
City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 25-1812, Agenda Item #: 18. 9/25/2025 Posting Language Authorize a contract for airport worker security screening for the Department of Aviation with Unifi Security, LLC, for an initial term of three years with up to two two-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,381,312. Funding: $320,000 is available in the Operating Budget of the Department of Aviation. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Department of Aviation. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $320,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of the Department of Aviation, funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued a Request for Proposals solicitation RFP 8100 MPM3026 for these services. The solicitation was issued on June 16, 2025, and closed on July 10, 2025. Of the two offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the best evaluated responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a log of offers received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=142791. MBE/WBE: This contract will be awarded in accordance with the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. However, the recommended contractor identified subcontracting opportunities. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department - Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Respondents to the solicitation and their Agents should direct all questions to the Authorized Contact Person identified in the solicitation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: September 10, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Airport Advisory Commission. Additional Backup Information: City of Austin Page 1 of 2 Printed on 9/3/2025 powered by Legistar™ File #: 25-1812, Agenda Item #: 18. 9/25/2025 The contract will provide screening of airport workers and their property to prevent the introduction of weapons or explosives into sensitive secure areas of the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. The International Civil Aviation Organization and U.S. Department of Homeland Security have identified a risk to civil aviation posed by airport workers who have unescorted access to security sensitive areas of airport and aircraft, and the ability to bypass passenger screening …
City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 25-1813, Agenda Item #: 19. 9/25/2025 Posting Language Authorize a contract for Transnorm baggage handling system conveyor repair and replacement parts for the Department of Aviation with Transnorm Systems Inc. d/b/a Transnorm System Inc., for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000. Funding: $17,000 is available in the Operating Budget of the Department of Aviation, funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Department of Aviation. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $17,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of the Department of Aviation, funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: Sole Source. MBE/WBE: Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department - Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: September 10, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Airport Advisory Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract will provide original equipment manufacturer parts for necessary repairs, maintenance activities, and conveyor system failures for the Transnorm baggage conveying systems located in the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. This system is used for processing and transporting passenger baggage for inbound and outbound flight activity. These conveyor sections are critical points in the system where turns are needed to provide smooth transition of baggage throughout the system. Transnorm Systems Inc. d/b/a Transnorm System Inc. is the original equipment manufacturer for the Transnorm “power-turn” conveyor sections; specifically, the belts, drive and tail rollers, and the replacement City of Austin Page 1 of 2 Printed on 9/3/2025 powered by Legistar™ File #: 25-1813, Agenda Item #: 19. 9/25/2025 parts are proprietary and only available from the manufacturer. Authorization amounts for this contract are based on department estimates including an anticipated increase due to the airport expansion. If this contract is not approved, the Department of Aviation will not be able to effectively maintain the baggage conveying system. Contract Details: Contract Term Initial Term Optional Extension 1 Optional Extension 2 Total Length of Term Contract Authorization 3 years 1 year 1 year 5 years …
City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 25-1814, Agenda Item #: 9/25/2025(cid:4) Posting Language Authorize a contract for annual safety/operational inspections and emergency repair services and replacement parts for passenger boarding bridges for Department of Aviation with TK Airport Solutions, Inc., for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $2,250,000. Funding: $75,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Department of Aviation. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Department of Aviation. Fiscal Note Purchasing Language: Sole Source. MBE/WBE: For More Information: Funding in the amount of $75,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Department of Aviation, funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Sole source contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department - Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: September 10, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Airport Advisory Commission. Additional Backup Information: This contract will provide original equipment manufacturer resources for preventative maintenance, emergency repair services, and associated repair parts for passenger boarding bridges located at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Services under this contract will include annual passenger boarding bridge safety and operation inspections and unscheduled service calls. Parts will be purchased and stocked by the Department of Aviation for routine and emergency repairs as well as preventative maintenance. TK Airport Solutions, Inc. is the original equipment manufacturer for many of the airport’s passenger boarding bridge components and the repair parts and services for these components are only available from the manufacturer. Authorization amounts for this contract are based on department estimates including an City of Austin Page 1 of 2 Printed on 8/21/2025 powered by Legistar™ 1 (cid:5) (cid:6) File #: 25-1814, Agenda Item #: 9/25/2025(cid:4) anticipated increase due to the airport expansion If this contract is not approved, the airport will not be able ensure that the passenger boarding bridges are operating in a safe, efficient manner, and are available at all times. Contract Details: Contract Term Initial Term Optional Extension 1 Optional Extension 2 Total Length of Term 3 …
City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 25-1815, Agenda Item #: 21. 9/25/2025 Posting Language Authorize a contract for construction services for the Reconfiguration of the Planning and Development Building - Rebid project for the Department of Aviation with STR Constructors, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $4,259,176 plus a $425,918 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,685,094. Funding: $4,685,094 is available in the Capital Budget of the Department of Aviation. Lead Department Financial Services Department. Client Department(s) Department of Aviation. Fiscal Note Funding is available in the Capital Budget of the Aviation Department. Purchasing Language: The Financial Services Department issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB CLMC1095A-REBID for these services. The solicitation was issued on June 5, 2025, and closed on June 26, 2025. Of the three offers received, the recommended contractor submitted the lowest responsive offer. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at <https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=142842>. MBE/WBE: This contract will be awarded in accordance with the City Code Chapter 2-9A (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program) through the achievement of Good Faith Efforts with 77.47% MBE and 4.67% WBE participation. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department - Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Respondents to the solicitation and their Agents should direct all questions to the Authorized Contact Person identified in the solicitation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: September 10, 2025- To be reviewed by the Airport Advisory Commission. Additional Backup Information: This project includes the interior reconfiguration, fire suppression system improvements, and heating and air- conditioning upgrades of the Planning and Development building at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Originally built in the 1980s, this project is critical to the modernization of the building, which was last City of Austin Page 1 of 2 Printed on 9/3/2025 powered by Legistar™ File #: 25-1815, Agenda Item #: 21. 9/25/2025 renovated in 2013. The facility no longer meets the space and infrastructure needs of the airport’s growing design and construction teams. Reconfiguring the space into a collaborative, open office environment along with the proposed key life safety improvements including improvements to systems for fire protection and detection; structural and fire resistance; accessibility and evacuation; and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning and smoke control, that will enhance …
REGULAR MEETING of the TOURISM COMMISSION BOARD September 10, 2025, at 2:30 pm City Hall Chambers Room 1001 301 W. Second St Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Tourism Commission 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 remotely, call or email Felicia Burleson, (512) 978-1325 or felicia.burleson@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Daniel Ronan, Chair, D9 District 1 (vacant) Dani Pruitt, D3 Bishop Chappell, D6 Stefani Mathis, D8 Anna Panossian, Mayoral Ed Bailey, Vice Chair, D5 Greg Chanon, D2 District 4 (vacant) Dan Webb, D7 Cristina Masters, D10 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 Tourism Commission Board Regular Meeting on July 9, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing from Staff Liaison, Felicia Burleson, regarding commission board recent vacancy, deadlines, resources, and updates. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. Introduction of Dani Pruitt, newly appointed Tourism Commissioner for District 3. Presentation by Julie Davis, President and CEO of the Kerrville Convention and Visitors Bureau, regarding the organization’s economic impact on tourism in the Texas Hill Country and the City of Austin, and its effect on hotel occupancy tax revenues. Presentation by Karyn Mayo, Vice President of Sales, Services, and Strategic Alliances of the Fredericksburg Convention and Visitor Bureau regarding the organization’s economic impact on tourism in the Texas Hill Country and the City of Austin, and its effect on hotel occupancy tax revenues. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. 7. Discussion and possible action to set road map for 2025 Tourism Commission Meetings. Discussion about Tourism Commission Board vacancies. WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 8. 9. Update from the AISD Facilities Working Group on new agenda reports regarding the focus of the working group and efforts for recommendations. Update from the Short-Term Rental Working Group on any new reports regarding the STR’s new focus and efforts for recommendations. FUTURE AGENDA …
WORKING DOCUMENT: Tourism Commission Road Map August 2025 – December 2025 Agenda Topics, Potential Speakers & Community Presenters Note: All meetings take place on Wednesdays from 2:30pm-4:30pm in City Council Chambers (unless modified by venue availability) 1. 2. 3. 4. September 10, 2025 – Museums & Tourism Hill Country Tourism Check-In October 8, 2025 – Historic Preservation & Tourism November 12, 2025 – Tourism Snapshot – Where we are and where we’re going December 10, 2025 – Tourism Commission Work Session
TECHNOLOGY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Wednesday – September 10th, 2025 – 6:30PM City Hall – Boards and Commissions Room – Room 1101 301 W 2nd St., Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the BOARD/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, email Dan Martinez at dan.martinez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Steven Apodaca, Chair Keith Pena-Villa Suzanne Heritage Rachel Frock Nicholas Eastwood Milena Pribic Carina Alderete, Vice Chair Brian AM Williams Thomas Rice Benjamin Combee Ibiye Anga AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers who register to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting will 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 Technology Commission meeting on August 13th, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Hold a public hearing to solicit feedback from the public and community stakeholders regarding the usefulness and relevance of the Technology Commission stated purposes and duties and its success in fulfilling those purpose and duties. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Further discussion and updates to approved responses for the evaluation of the recommendations made and other actions taken by the Technology Commission throughout the year and how these reflected or achieved the commission’s directives, identify any overlaps in the role and work of the commission with other boards or commissions, identify policies or City needs that no current board or commission appears to address, evaluate the level of members’ and the community’s engagement, and identify potential bylaw amendments to improve or address any of the foregoing. 4. Approval of the artificial intelligence working group’s recommendation for establishing community input and technology commission review for sensitive technology contracts WORKING GROUP UPDATES 5. Public Surveillance working group updates on continued conversations with stakeholders and possible revaluation of group’s status (Keith Pena-Villa, Mayor’s Appointee, Technology Commission) 6. Artificial Intelligence Working Group updates on AI legislation at the municipal level and the status of the group’s recommendation (Brian AM Williams, District 1 Appointee, Technology Commission) 7. …
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION TECHNOLOGY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION NUMBER: TBD Regarding: Recommendation for Establishing Community Input and Technology Commission Review for Sensitive Technology Contracts WHEREAS, the City of Austin has entered into contracts for technologies involving surveillance and artificial intelligence (AI), including but not limited to mobile security cameras and automated license plate readers, with significant implications for civil liberties, data privacy, and public trust; and WHEREAS, past contracts, such as the Parks and Recreation Department’s mobile surveillance trailer expansion and the Austin Police Department’s Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) agreement with Flock Safety, have revealed risks including unclear data retention practices, insufficient contract safeguards against unauthorized data sharing, and gaps in transparency and accountability; and WHEREAS, community stakeholders have expressed concerns that sensitive technology contracts have been approved without sufficient public engagement, proactive input from relevant commissions, or rigorous independent review of privacy, security, and ethical considerations; and WHEREAS, the Technology Commission is charged with advising City Council on issues of technology access, equity, and the ethical use of emerging technologies, including AI and surveillance systems; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Technology Commission recommends that the Austin City Council adopt a formal process to require: 1. Early Notification & Transparency – Public posting and notification to relevant commissions prior to Council consideration of any proposed contract involving surveillance technology, automated decision-making systems, artificial intelligence, or other sensitive data-driven technologies. 2. Commission Review & Recommendation – Formal referral of such proposed contracts to the Technology Commission (and, where appropriate, the Public Safety Commission or other relevant bodies) for review and recommendations to provide input to Council action. 3. Community Engagement – At least one public forum, listening session, or opportunity for stakeholder input before Council approval of sensitive technology contracts. 4. Contract Safeguards – Inclusion of clear provisions in contracts to ensure: ○ Clear, auditable, and reportable safety mechanisms to protect citizen data and metadata while in vendor custody, tools, systems, or storage, including vendor service providers / cloud providers ○ strict limitations on data retention and sharing, consistent with Council policy, ○ clear definitions of personally identifiable information (PII), ○ independent audit and reporting requirements, and ○ mechanisms for community oversight ○ ability to register complaints and misuse of AI technology ○ remuneration in the event of a breach, data loss, ransomware attack, or other circumstances of compromised data or security as related to citizen data or city data ○ …
REGULAR MEETING of the EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER ADVISORY BOARD Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 6:00 PM Permitting and Development Center – Event Center, First Floor, Room 1405 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Advisory Board may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by 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. To speak in person, registration is required at least 10 min prior to the start of the meeting. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3771 or michelle.rojas@austintexas.gov BOARD MEMBERS Angelica Navarro, Chair (D-8) Lillian “Lily” Zamarripa-Saenz, Vice Chair (Mayor) Hilario “Larry” Amaro, Member (D-10) Anthony Martinez, Member (D-4) Noemi Castro, Member (D-2) Lynda Quintana, Member (D,6) Alexander “Al” Duarte, Member (D-7) Raul “Roy” Reyna, Member (D-1) John Estrada, Member (D-3) Selma Sanchez, Member (D-9) Cynthia “Cy” Herrera, Member (D-5) 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 (3) three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Regular Meeting of August 6, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing on staffing updates, August and September programs, marketing and outreach efforts, and updates on signature event planning. (Sponsors: Navarro, Zamarripa-Saenz) Presenter(s): Olivia Tamzarian, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Marketing & Outreach Representative and Michelle Rojas, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Manager 3. Staff briefing on the Office of Arts, Culture, Music & Entertainment (ACME) Creative Reset Phase 2 community engagement and timeline. (Sponsors: Navarro, Zamarripa-Saenz) Presenter(s): Marion Sanchez, Interim Communications and Engagement, Office of Arts, Culture, Music & Entertainment DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Update on Phase 2 Construction Project. (Sponsors: Navarro, Zamarripa-Saenz) Presenter(s): Michelle Rojas, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Manager DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Presentation by Iván Dávila from the Coalition for Austin's Arts & Spanish-language Theater (CAAST). (Sponsors: Estrada, Reyna) Presenter(s): Iván Dávila, Founder of Coalition for Austin’s Arts & Spanish- language Theater (CAAST) WORKING GROUP UPDATES 6. Update from Music Hub Programming …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSION ON AGING SEPTEMBER 10, 2025, 12:00 PM. AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ROOM 301 W 2ND ST AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Commission on Aging 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, 512- 974-3568, Ryan.Sperling@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Richard Bondi, Chair Teresa Ferguson, Vice Chair Austin Adams Suzanne Anderson Martin Kareithi Faith Lane Fred Lugo Gloria Lugo Judi L Nudelman Jennifer Scott AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Luan Tran Preston Tyree Henry Van de Putte Asif Zaidi 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 on Aging Regular Meeting of August 13, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Update on working group formations, accessibility frameworks for City of Austin digital products, upcoming events, and working group updates discussed at the August 27 Joint Inclusion Committee meeting related to the Commission on Aging. 3. Presentation regarding the status of the Quality of Life Survey. Presentation by Emily D. Tisdale, M.Ed., Executive Director, University of Indianapolis Center for Aging & Community; Amanda Heckelsberg Wolfe, M.A., Senior Project Director, University of Indianapolis Center for Aging & Community; and Nirali Thakkar, LMSW, MPH, Engagement Consultant, Cortez Consulting. 4. Discussion regarding amendments to the Age-Friendly Austin Action Plan, as prepared by the City. 5. Update regarding amendments to the City of Austin FY2025-26 Budget related to Commission on Aging recommendations. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 6. Update from the Quality of Life Transition Working Group on actions taken or planned to transfer the trust-based relationship from the vendors to the Commission and age friendly staff. 7. Update from the Federal Budget Impact Reduction Working Group on the group’s progress to determine the impacts of Federal budget cuts on older adults. 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 …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL FINANCE AND ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH, 2025, 1:00 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 FINANCE/ALLOCATIONS AND STRATEGIC PLANNING/NEEDS ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Kelle’ Martin Ashley Garling, Committee Chair Kristina McRae-Thompson Liza Bailey Judith Hassan CALL TO ORDER AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 9/9/2025 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 Finance/Allocations and Strategic Planning/Needs Assessment Committee on June 11th, 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 5. Administrative Agent Staff Briefing DISCUSSION ITEMS 6. Discussion of Minority AIDS Initiative (MAI) and Early Identification of Individuals with HIV/AIDS (EIIHA) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 7. Discussion of social calendar and workplan 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 HIV Planning Council Office of Support at (737) 825-1684.
Commission on Aging REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, August 13, 2025 The Commission on Aging convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101, 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Bondi called the Commission on Aging Meeting to order at 12:08 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Richard Bondi (Chair) Judi Nudelman Martin Kareithi Jennifer Scott Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Teresa Ferguson (Vice Chair) Suzanne Anderson Preston Tyree Luan Tran Asif Zaidi Henry Van de Putte PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Carlos Soto – Community Advancement Network Upcoming Events. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Aging regular meeting of July 9, 2025. The minutes were approved on Commissioner Nudelman’s motion, Commissioner Scott’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Van de Putte was off the dais. Commissioners Adams, Lane, Fred Lugo, and Gloria Lugo were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Update on Domains 1-8 of the Age-Friendly action plan including upcoming events and current priority areas and providing information on the upcoming workshops for the older adults Quality of Life Study. Briefing by Nicole Howe, Public Health Program Coordinator, Austin Public Health. 1 Briefing by Nicole Howe, Public Health Program Coordinator, Austin Public Health. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Update regarding the development of Transit Plan 2035. Presentation by Melissa Ortiz, Director of Community Engagement & Involvement, CapMetro. Presentation by Roberto Gonzales Jr, Service Planning, CapMetro. 4. Report on the outcomes of the 4th World LGBTQI+ Conference for Criminal Professionals as it relates to older adults. Report by Chair Bondi. 5. Discussion regarding the City of Austin FY2025-26 Budget as it relates to older adults. Discussion was held. 6. Update on recommendations at the July 23, 2025 Joint Inclusion Committee meeting. Update by Chair Bondi. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 7. Update from the Quality of Life Study Working Group regarding the sharing of Photovoice recordings. Update by Chair Bondi. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Proclamation for National Senior Center Month and Ageism Awareness Day – Commissioner Nudelman ADJOURNMENT Chair Bondi adjourned the meeting at 1:40 p.m. without objection. 2
Impacts of Immigration Enforcement on Austin- area families September 10, 2025 Children’s Defense Fund builds community so young people grown up with dignity, hope, and joy. This presentation is intended to provide general information only. None of the content of this presentation constitutes legal advice. Children’s Defense Fund-Texas (CDF-TX) is an independent, non- partisan 501(c)3 organization. The information provided in this document is for informational and educational purposes only and is not an endorsement of any political candidate or party 3 Policies Targeting Immigrant Families • Executive Order 14160 (ending birthright citizenship for children of certain immigrants) • Rescission of the Protected Areas Policy • Escalating raids and the threat of arrests, detention, and disappearances • Courthouse arrests • Family and child detention • Family separation • Data sharing • New eligibility requirements for federal benefits programs that exclude new categories of lawful immigrants • Supercharged funding for ICE and a massive system of private immigration prisons 4 Table created by a s ta te p a rtne r How is enforcement impacting families and children? • Family separations • Children left without guardians • Lack of access to services • Pervasive stress and fear Resources for Further Learning CDF- Te xa s b log p os t e xp la ining wha t Exe c utive Ord e r GA- 4 6 me a ns for immig ra nt fa milie s in Te xa s The Ce nte r for the Stud y of Soc ia l Polic y’s (CSSP) b rie f a nd b log on the imp a c t of the Trump a d minis tra tion’s immig ra tion p olic ie s on fa milie s with young c hild re n, b a s e d on inte rvie ws with c hild c a re p rovid e rs Se p te mb e r 7, 2 0 2 5 Aus tin Ame ric a n- Sta te s ma n a rtic le , “Trump ’s immig ra tion c ra c kd own up e nd s life a t Aus tin e le me nta ry s c hool” Exp la ine r a b out fa mily d e te ntion from the Bre nna n Ce nte r for J us tic e Aug us t 15 , 2 0 …
Quality of Life Study for Austin's Families with Young Children September 2025 Update Providing High Quality Research, Evaluation, & Technical Assistance for Making Informed & Equitable Decisions RESEARCH • EVALUATION • SURVEYS • TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE www.dir-online.com Agenda • Welcome • Review of Study Methods • Outreach activities • Overview of Findings • Discussion of Recommendations • Next Steps Mixed-Methods Approach Landscape Analysis Focus Groups Caregiver Survey Outreach Methods RESEARCH • EVALUATION • SURVEYS • TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE www.dir-online.com Study Outreach • On-the-ground operations: • Connecting with community organizations • Attending community events • Attending special interest events • Connected directly with families and capturing their interest early on • Over 500 caregivers expressed interest in participating • Word-of-mouth/snowball • Several caregivers shared the study flyers, survey links, and interest forms to friends and family Study Results Sample Descriptions RESEARCH • EVALUATION • SURVEYS • TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE www.dir-online.com Survey Response Details • Total Completes: 569 (114% of goal) • Average respondent age: 35.9 (range: 20-68) • Relationship to child: 74% were biological parents • Age of child: 82% were born between June 2020 and December 2023 Gender 58% Female 35% Male 5% 1% Non-Binary Trans Female Or Woman Race/Ethnicity 6% 8% 8% 9% 15% 24% 29% Middle Eastern or North African Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Asian or Asian American Native American Indian or Latina/o/x/e or Hispanic White Black or African American Alaskan Native or Indigenous Immigration Status 143 respondents (25%) indicated having immigrated or being related to someone who has immigrated to the US: 4% 9% 10% 13% Refugee/asylum seeker Migrated as a child or adult Child of an immigrant or refugee Family member of an immigrant or refugee Focus Group Demographics • 5 focus groups and 1 interview, 38 participants • Demographics: • 94% participants are Black/African American • 3% Native American Indian or Alaskan Native or Indigenous; 3% Hispanic • 50% participant had household income between $15,000 - $44,999 • Diverse mix of caregivers represented (parent, kinship, step-parents, aunts/uncle, sibling, foster parent) • Gender identity: 65% female; 32% male; 3% trans female or woman Defining Quality of Life For caretakers, QoL blends security and stability with health, happiness, meaningful connections, and the freedom to live in a way that aligns with one’s values and aspirations. “… I would actually say that quality of life for me and my family means the overall well-being and satisfaction of my family. And …
REGULAR MEETING of the AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION (AAC) September 10, 2025 3:00 PM 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR., ROOM 1405 AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 Some members of the Commission may be participating via videoconference. Livestream of the meeting will be available at ATXN1 https://www.austintexas.gov/watch-atxn-live Audio of the meeting will be available as an alternative to attending in person. Please email Ammie Calderon at ammie.calderon@flyaustin.com by Noon of the day of the meeting for dial-in details. Public comment for general communication and all agenda items will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. In-person registration is available for speakers who sign up at the meeting location prior to the meeting being called to order. Registration to speak remotely is available for speakers who have provided an email to Ammie Calderon at ammie.calderon@flyaustin.com, no later than Noon of the day before the meeting. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS Patrick Rose, Chair Bakari Brock, Vice-Chair Doyle Valdez, Secretary Jeff Eller Mike Trimble Fang Fang Jonathan Coon Cole Wilson Lyn Hendricks Scott Madole Susan Turrieta AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Public communication for items not on the agenda. The first 5 registered speakers will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address the Airport Advisory Commission on an item that is not posted on the agenda. Please refer to the registration instructions above. 1 1 Public communication for items on the agenda. Registered speakers will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address the Airport Advisory Commission on an item that is posted as a Briefing, Discussion/Action, or Discussion item. Please refer to the registration instructions above. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the AAC regular meeting on August 13, 2025 STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing on July 2025 Financial Results presented by Rajeev Thomas, Chief Financial Officer 3. Briefing on Air Service Update provided by Jamy Kazanoff, AUS Air Service Development 4. Briefing on Journey with AUS (AUS AEDP/Capital Improvement Program) Active Projects provided by Lyn Estabrook, Deputy Chief Development Officer DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS 5. Conduct an evaluation of the recommendations made and other actions taken by the Airport Advisory Commission throughout the year and how these reflected or achieved the commission’s directives, identify any overlaps in the role and work of the commission with other boards or commissions, identify policies or City needs that no current board or commission appears to address, evaluate the level of members’ and the community’s engagement, and identify potential …
