BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board Recommendation Number: XXXXXXXX-XXX: Support for Del Valle Food Co-Op Rezoning and Fee Relief WHEREAS, the Austin‑Travis County Food Plan, adopted by Austin City Council in October 2024, calls for expanding access to nutritious and affordable food for all residents, prioritizes community‑led solutions, and emphasizes strengthening food markets and retail outlets in underserved areas; and WHEREAS, the Del Valle Food Co‑Op is a community‑driven initiative launched in 2023 to establish a neighborhood grocery store in East Austin — a location with limited retail access to healthy foods — with the goal of improving food accessibility, reducing transportation barriers, and providing a walkable, community‑centered food retail option; and WHEREAS, the project received a $500,000 allocation from the City of Austin through the American Rescue Plan Act, representing a public investment in equitable food access and local economic development; and WHEREAS, the co‑op has been developed through strong, ongoing collaboration with community partners including Go Austin Vamos Austin (GAVA) and Austin Cooperative Business Association (ACBA), with community organizing and outreach central to designing a store that reflects local needs, priorities, and lived experience; and WHEREAS, Phase I activities have been completed, including business planning, creating a market study, cooperative incorporation, governance development, and hiring operational leadership, demonstrating readiness for next-phase site planning and implementation; and WHEREAS, the Del Valle Food Co‑Op has established over 40 paid member‑owners and has secured additional membership pledges, reflecting sustained local support and community engagement; and WHEREAS, the Del Valle Food Co-Op has identified a development site at 5807 Ross Road to serve East Austin residents; and WHEREAS, the selected site is within an area identified in a 2023 market feasibility study as having strong potential to support a neighborhood grocery store; and WHEREAS, the selected site also meets key feasibility criteria, including access to utilities, location outside of the floodplain, proximity to public transportation, and accessibility to surrounding neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, the site must be rezoned from SF-6 (Townhouse & Condominium Residence) to LR (Neighborhood Commercial) or an equivalent commercial designation that permits a neighborhood- scale grocery store to proceed; and WHEREAS, the Del Valle Food Co-Op has secured site control through a lease agreement with the property owner, including authorization to pursue rezoning and an option to purchase the property; and WHEREAS, the standard rezoning process is estimated to cost $10,000 or more, including application fees, planning or legal …
Nickolas Fritz, Land & Special Valuation Manager To qualify for agricultural evaluation, a property must show: • Agricultural use for 5 of the preceding 7 years • Agriculture is the land's primary use • Degree of intensity generally accepted in the area • Current intensity guidelines are generally designed around larger traditional operations. However, the law does not allow TCAD to deny a qualifying use solely on the basis of acreage. A small, intensive commercial operation that meets the degree-of-intensity test can qualify, regardless of size. • Commercial intent — production for sale, not hobby or personal use Application deadline: April 30 annually (Form 50-129) Land Inside Austin City Limits • Standard 5-of-7 year history becomes a continuous 5-year requirement — no gaps allowed • One missed year inside city limits can break the qualification, whereas it would not outside the city limits • Alternate path: land that does not receive city services comparable to surrounding properties may qualify. This is rarely applicable in Austin proper. • Consistency of documented use is critical — off-season gaps in visible activity matter more inside city limits Both mixed produce and cover cropping are recognized agricultural activities under Texas Tax Code §23.51. Mixed Produce Farms • Qualifies under irrigated or dry cropland categories • Must demonstrate commercial sales — receipts, Schedule F, and buyer documentation are key Both mixed produce and cover cropping are recognized agricultural activities under Texas Tax Code §23.51. Cover Cropping • Explicitly listed as a qualifying activity in Tax Code §23.51 when part of a normal commercial crop rotation • Cannot stand alone as the primary qualifying use — must support an active commercial operation TCAD currently has no formal mixed produce intensity classification — but the legal framework fully supports creating one. • The Chief Appraiser has full statutory authority to establish intensity standards for any agricultural use type. • The Comptroller's framework explicitly supports small intensive operations and does not allow acreage alone to be disqualifying. • TCAD has discussed a mixed produce class for several years — limited demand has slowed formal development. • Engagement from Austin's food community is exactly the kind of input that moves this forward through the Ag Advisory Board. A conservation easement is a voluntary legal agreement — permanently recorded in the deed — that restricts development or commercial use of land for conservation purposes. It is governed in Texas by …
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board Recommendation Number20260413-011: Supporting Food Plan Implementation through Urban Agriculture Coordination and Festival Beach Restoration WHEREAS, the Festival Beach Food Forest is a volunteer-led permaculture food forest developed in partnership with the Austin Parks and Recreation Department beginning in 2014, sponsored by 501(c)3 nonprofit organization Fruitful Commons; and WHEREAS, in 2021 the Austin City Council approved expansion of the Festival Beach Food Forest to approximately three acres to support community food production, ecological restoration, and climate resilience on public parkland; and WHEREAS, a wastewater pipeline relocation associated with the Texas Department of Transportation Interstate 35 Capital Express Project has impacted the approved Phase 2 expansion area of the Festival Beach Food Forest, resulting in the removal of 92 trees and shrubs and the loss of approximately $550,000 in public and community investment, including $375,000 in volunteer labor; and WHEREAS, despite quarterly coordination meetings over 18 months, community stewards were notified of the wastewater pipeline relocation only two weeks before construction was scheduled to begin, highlighting gaps in communication and coordination between City departments, infrastructure projects, and community partners stewarding food-producing landscapes on public land; and WHEREAS, the Festival Beach Food Forest and adjacent Festival Beach Community Garden are also expected to be impacted by a proposed Austin Energy transmission line relocation associated with the Interstate 35 Capital Express Project, for which Austin Energy has agreed to provide $2,414,240 in parkland mitigation funding for permanent use of parkland, pending approval by the Austin City Council on April 23, 2026; and WHEREAS, the combined impacts of the wastewater pipeline relocation and the proposed Austin Energy transmission line relocation represent cumulative disruptions to the Festival Beach Food Forest and adjacent community food production spaces, compounding the loss of established plantings, volunteer investment, and community use of public land; and WHEREAS, community-scale food production projects such as the Festival Beach Food Forest advance key goals of the Austin/Travis County Food Plan, including expanding access to land for community-based food production (Goal 1), increasing equitable access to nutritious and culturally relevant food (Goal 6), and strengthening community leadership, participation, and decision-making in the food system (Goal 9); and WHEREAS, the Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board has consistently advanced this priority, adopting Recommendations 20240318-007 in 2024 and 20250210-003 in 2025, both of which urge the City to establish an interdepartmental coordination mechanism, including a dedicated staff role, to support …
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board Recommendation Number: 20260414-012: Support for Del Valle Food Co-Op Rezoning and Fee Relief WHEREAS, the Austin‑Travis County Food Plan, adopted by Austin City Council in October 2024, calls for expanding access to nutritious and affordable food for all residents (Goal 6), prioritizes community‑led solutions, and emphasizes strengthening food markets and retail outlets in underserved areas; and WHEREAS, the Del Valle Food Co‑Op is a community‑driven initiative launched in 2023 to establish a neighborhood grocery store in East Austin — a location with limited retail access to healthy foods — with the goal of improving food accessibility, reducing transportation barriers, and providing a walkable, community‑centered food retail option; and WHEREAS, the project received a $500,000 allocation from the City of Austin through the American Rescue Plan Act, representing a public investment in equitable food access and local economic development; and WHEREAS, the co‑op has been developed through strong, ongoing collaboration with community partners including Go Austin Vamos Austin (GAVA) and Austin Cooperative Business Association (ACBA), with community organizing and outreach central to designing a store that reflects local needs, priorities, and lived experience; and WHEREAS, Phase I activities have been completed, including business planning, creating a market study, cooperative incorporation, governance development, and hiring operational leadership, demonstrating readiness for next-phase site planning and implementation; and WHEREAS, the Del Valle Food Co‑Op has established over 40 paid member‑owners and has secured additional membership pledges, reflecting sustained local support and community engagement; and WHEREAS, the Del Valle Food Co-Op has identified a development site at 5807 Ross Road to serve East Austin residents; and WHEREAS, the selected site is within an area identified in a 2023 market feasibility study as having strong potential to support a neighborhood grocery store; and WHEREAS, the selected site also meets key feasibility criteria, including access to utilities, location outside of the floodplain, proximity to public transportation, and accessibility to surrounding neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, the Del Valle Food Cooperative Property is currently zoned townhouse and condominium residence (SF-6) district, a zoning designation which does not allow the use of this property as a grocery store; and WHEREAS, the Del Valle Food Co-Op has secured site control through a lease agreement with the property owner, including authorization to pursue rezoning and an option to purchase the property; and WHEREAS, the standard rezoning process is estimated to cost $10,000 or more, including …
April 13, 2026 Food Policy Board Presentation Founded 2019MissionWe support neighborhood leaders and organizations to grow food,strengthen communities, and foster stewardship of the natural commonsVisionEvery neighborhood has green spaces that reconnect people to food,nature, and each other AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY FOOD PLAN Fruitful Commons supports Food Plan Strategies: Currently engaged as “Network Weaver” for Food Plan Implemenation Collaborative Expand access to nutritious andculturally relevant food in fooddistribution programs and foodretail locations for residents ofAustin-Travis County experiencingfood insecurity or facing barriers tofood access...GOAL 6: ACCESSExpand community food production,preserve agricultural lands, andincrease the amount of farmlanddedicated to regenerative foodproduction long-term in Austin-Travis County.GOAL 1: LANDDevelop community education,empowerment, and infrastructure tosupport effective implementation ofthe food plan as measured byincreased funding, data collection,partnerships, and communityparticipation in a local food systemnetwork.GOAL 9: EMPOWER FISCALLY SPONSORED PROJECTS Onion Creek Park Neighborhoods Alliance Memorial Garden Orchard Project TREE CARE MINI GRANT PROJECTS UT Microfarm WorkdayInstalling IrrigationSDF Garden Tree PlantingSt. John OrchardExpandedLabyrinth CommunityGardenPEASEl Buen SamaritanoCenter for MaximumPotential BuildingSystems Food ForestAlamo CommunityGardenKealing Middle SchoolAustin DiscoverySchoolSalvation ArmyFestival BeachCommunity GardenFestival BeachFood Forest 2025 MINI GRANT RECIPIENTS Fifth Annual Cohort of Urban Canopy Champions! Applications for the 2026-2027 cohort will be open July 15-August 31. Festival Beach Community GardenFestival Beach Food ForestFriends of Grand MeadowIslamic Center of Greater AustinJollyville ElementaryKalpulli Texas QuetzalcoatlOdom ElementaryOnion Creek Park Neighborhoods AlliancePartners for Education Agriculture andSustainability (PEAS)Rebuilding Broken CommunitiesThe Salvation Army AustinUrban Roots Festival Beach Food forest FESTIVAL BEACH FOOD FOREST FBFF expanded from 3/4 acre to 3 acres in 2022-2024 and will continue to grow in 2026 TXDOT CAPITAL EXPRESS PROJECT FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT SURVEY “Festival Beach Community Garden and Festival Beach Food Forest onWaller Street, between Clermont and Flores Streets, were added as Section4(f) resources for constructive use analysis, as they would be directlyacross from temporary construction staging areas. No direct impactswould occur at these Edward Rendon Sr. Metro Park facilities.“ WASTEWATER PIPELINE UTILITY RELOCATION Approved by Parks Board, Nov. 2024 - Board was misinformed that pipeline “would not” directly impact food forest; no public comments given Approved by Austin City Council, Jan. 2025; no public comments given First notification to FBFF & Fruitful Commons - January 6, 2026 - via Rifeline, TxDOT Community Liaison contractors Estimated $550K loss, including city-funded plantings & $375K in-kind community labor COMMUNITY RAPID RESPONSE COMMUNICATION AT AUSTIN CITY COUNCIL, BOARD & COMMISSION MEETINGS: Water & Wastewater Commission - 1/14/26 Parks & Recreation Board - 2/2/26, 2/23/26, 3/23/36 Environmental Commission …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board Recommendation Number: XXXXXXXX-XXX: Supporting Food Plan Implementation through Urban Agriculture Coordination and Festival Beach Restoration WHEREAS, the Festival Beach Food Forest is a volunteer-led permaculture food forest developed in partnership with the Austin Parks and Recreation Department beginning in 2014, sponsored by 501(c)3 nonprofit organization Fruitful Commons; and WHEREAS, in 2021 the Austin City Council approved expansion of the Festival Beach Food Forest to approximately three acres to support community food production, ecological restoration, and climate resilience on public parkland; and WHEREAS, a wastewater pipeline relocation associated with the Texas Department of Transportation Interstate 35 Capital Express Project has impacted the approved Phase 2 expansion area of the Festival Beach Food Forest, resulting in the removal of 92 trees and shrubs and the loss of approximately $550,000 in public and community investment, including $375,000 in volunteer labor; and WHEREAS, despite quarterly coordination meetings over 18 months, community stewards were notified of the wastewater pipeline relocation only two weeks before construction was scheduled to begin, highlighting gaps in communication and coordination between City departments, infrastructure projects, and community partners stewarding food-producing landscapes on public land; and WHEREAS, the Festival Beach Food Forest and adjacent Festival Beach Community Garden are also expected to be impacted by a proposed Austin Energy transmission line relocation associated with the Interstate 35 Capital Express Project, for which Austin Energy has agreed to provide $2,414,240 in parkland mitigation funding for permanent use of parkland, pending approval by the Austin City Council on April 23, 2026; and WHEREAS, the combined impacts of the wastewater pipeline relocation and the proposed Austin Energy transmission line relocation represent cumulative disruptions to the Festival Beach Food Forest and adjacent community food production spaces, compounding the loss of established plantings, volunteer investment, and community use of public land; and WHEREAS, community-scale food production projects such as the Festival Beach Food Forest advance goals of the Austin/Travis County Food Plan by increasing local food production, climate resilience, and community stewardship of public land; and WHEREAS, in 2025 the Austin Travis County Food Policy Board adopted Recommendation 20250210-003 urging the City to establish an interdepartmental coordination mechanism, including a dedicated staff role, to support urban agriculture and implementation of the Food Plan across departments; and WHEREAS, the Austin Climate and Resilience Office previously proposed a budget enhancement to create an Urban Agriculture Program Manager position to coordinate Food …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, ROOM 1101 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Animal Advisory Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Nekaybaw Watson at nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2562. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Dr. Paige Nilson, Chair, D4 Koby Ahmed, Mayor Ryan Clinton, Travis County Beatriz Dulzaides, D2 Jennifer Daniel, D6 Erin Ferguson, D8 Whitney Holt, D5 Sarah Huddelston, D9 David Loignon, D10 Julie Maron, D3 Nancy Nemer, Travis County JoAnn Norton, Parliamentarian, D7 Erin Van Landingham, D1 CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Animal Advisory Commission Regular meeting on March 9, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing regarding monthly reports. Presentation by Monica Dangler, Director, Austin Animal Services and Jason Garza, Assistant Director, Austin Animal Services. Staff briefing regarding deceased animal recovery services. Presentation by Amy Slagle, Assistant Director, Austin Resource Recovery. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Quarterly report from Animal Pets Alive! Presentation given by Mara Hartsell, Quality of Care Director, Austin Pets Alive! DICUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Approve the reprioritization of the legislative priority list sent to the Austin Government Relations Office in February. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding pet friendly housing policies in public funded housing developments. Approve the election of Chair. Approve the election of Vice Chair. Approve the election of Parliamentarian. 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 email or call Nekaybaw Watson at Austin …
ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MARCH 9, 2026 The Animal Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, March 9, 2026, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Nilson called the Animal Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:00 pm. Commissioners in Attendance: Dr. Paige Nilson, Chair, D4 Jennifer Daniel, D6 Erin Ferguson, D8 David Loignon, D10 Erin Van Landingham, D1 Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Ann Linder, Vice Chair, D3 Koby Ahmed, Mayor Beatriz Dulzaides, D2 Whitney Holt, D5 Nancy Nemer, Travis County Commissioners Absent: Ryan Clinton, Travis County Sarah Huddleston, D9 Jo Anne Norton, Parliamentarian, D7 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Robyn Katz Gonzalez – State of Animals in ATX Rochelle Vickery – Thanks to Pat Valls Trelles and Amy, Animal Control Response Concerns Julie Oliver- Capital Improvements in Bond and ADA Compliance within the Shelter Suzie Chase- Austin Pets Alive! Area Wide Adoption Event APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Animal Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on February 9, 2026. The minutes of the February 9, 2026, regular meeting of the Animal Advisory Commission was approved during the March 9, 2026, regular meeting on Commissioner Ferguson’s 1 motion, Commissioner Loignon’s second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Clinton, Huddelston, and Norton were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding monthly reports. Presentation by Monica Dangler, Director, Austin Animal Services and Jason Garza, Assistant Director, Austin Animal Services. Presentation given by Monica Dangler, Director, Austin Animal Services and Jason Garza, Assistant Director, Austin Animal Services. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. 6. Approve the addition of new members to the Budget Working Group. Withdrawn. Approve a FY27/FY28 Budget Recommendation to Council to convert two animal care positions to regular full-time employees from temporary employees. The motion to approve a FY27/FY28 Budget Recommendation to Council to convert two animal care positions to regular full-time employees from temporary employees was approved as amended on Chair Nilson’s motion, Commissioner Loignon’s second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Clinton, Huddleston, and Norton were absent. The amendment was to insert “WHEREAS, Austin Animal Services has, as one of the six priorities in the strategic plan as staff and volunteers with a specific goal to “enhance working conditions and build skilled support staff,” under the third WHEREAS statement. Approve a FY27/FY28 Budget Recommendation to Council to provide funding in the general budget for two dog …
Reports and Updates Austin Animal Services | April 13, 2026 30-60-90 Day Horizon Plan Monica Dangler, Director Accomplishments on the Horizon! Completed action items in the past 30 days Process Improvement Met with Doobert about foster management program Programs and Socials Developed marketing plan Created quarterly promo and events calendar Enhance Staffing Adjusted Animal Care Tech schedules to better meet business needs Feedback Met with groups of dog and cat volunteers Develop plan for re-opening intake Trying out different strategies Improvements to shelter presence Collaborating with volunteers for social strategy Updated the Lost & Found page on shelter website Became current with reporting data to Petco Love & Best Friends to apply for grants and compare national data 3 What does the horizon plan look like for April? 30 Community Engagement • Implement Marketing plan • Event calendar website built, but not yet updated Enhance Staffing • Continue interviewing for vacant vet techs positions • Analyze kennel cleaning study results Process Improvement • Continue work on pathways and transfer protocols • Maddie’s Fund Clinic Consultation for efficiency and S/N • Develop communication strategy for kennel space protocol on Socials 4 What does the horizon plan look like for April? 30 Foster Program • Weekly foster posts • Identify 3 dogs for foster every day • Daily foster emails • Launch Dog Day Out to 3 days a week • Develop accountability plan Develop plan for reopening intake • Ongoing process • Work with APA on community-based solutions 5 60 What does the horizon plan look like for April? Foster Program • Weekly foster posts • Identify 5 dogs for foster every day • Daily foster emails • Implement foster management tools • Offer Dog Day Out program 5 days a week Shelter and Process Improvements • Develop communication strategy for kennel space protocol on Socials • Continue recruitment for Vet Tech openings Social Presence • Update language and tone on socials • Implement Newsletter • Implement plan for socials Develop plan for reopening intake • Reduce wait-time for intake 6 What does the horizon plan look like for April? 90 Open Intake Planning • Open intake for all stray animals Foster Program • Identify 7 dogs for foster every day • Offer Dog Day Out program 7 days a week • Implement foster management tools Shelter Database • Evaluate volunteer module for effectiveness and potential future enhancements • Explore allowing …
Deceased Animal Recovery Services Austin Resource Recovery | April 13, 2026 Background Deceased animal collection provided daily, including some holidays Animals are collected from the rights-of way and the Austin Animal Center Employees assigned to north and south zones of city for collection Program does not collect livestock. Contact the county in which you reside for livestock removal: Travis County: (512) 974-0845 Williamson County: (512) 832-7000 2 Collection Process Residents contact Austin 311 via phone, online, or through app to create service request Requests completed within 24 hours of being created Domestic animals are scanned for microchips Microchip information is provided to Animal Services for pet owner notification 3 Metrics Over 6000 calls per year are processed for dead animal collection. Non-domestic animals (deer, opossum, squirrels, etc.)are largest category collected 4 Pet Search Requests All pet searches require department staff to check collection records Austin Resource Recovery received a total of 47 requests for FY25 Outcome will be provided to Animal Services to respond to resident requests 5 Cross Department Collaboration ARR collects deceased animals from the Austin Animal Center 3x per week Austin Watershed Protection retrieves deceased animals found in waterways and creates requests for ARR collection through 311 Parks and Recreation creates a service request through 311 for collection of deceased animals All other City departments create a service request through 311 for collection of deceased animals found on City property 6 Questions? Amy Slagle, Assistant Director Amy.Slagle@austintexas.gov Austin Resource Recovery
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Animal Advisory Commission Recommendation Number: [20260413-006]: Austin Pet Friendly Housing WHEREAS, Housing barriers remain one of the leading causes of pet relinquishment and families living in affordable or subsidized housing often face the greatest barriers to keeping companion animals, forcing many residents to choose between stable housing and keeping their pets; WHEREAS, 1506 pets were surrendered to Austin Animal Services in FY25 alone, in addition to an untrackable number of abandoned pets due to open intake hurdles, with conservatively $50 dollars per day being spent to maintain large dogs, and 2,500 existing publicly funded affordable housing units and approximately 49,800 subsidized housing units in Austin, making efforts to mitigate these impacts not just the compassionate choice, but the fiscally responsible one; WHEREAS, Austin Animal Services has as one of its six priorities Open Intake with a specific goal to “remove barriers to pet ownership through resources and policy change,” making it critical to identify upstream solutions that preventatively and proactively address the number of animals being surrendered to the shelter’s care or end up as homeless strays; WHEREAS, Pet-inclusive housing supports family stability, promotes public health, and reduces animal shelter intake by preventing unnecessary pet relinquishment due to housing restrictions; and that these policies are especially important for residents of affordable housing, who are disproportionately impacted by restrictive pet policies; WHEREAS, Austin has long been recognized as a national leader in animal welfare and implementing pet-inclusive housing standards in publicly funded developments would further demonstrate the City’s commitment to keeping families and their companion animals together; WHEREAS, Several states have recently adopted legislation addressing these barriers and creating models for pet-inclusive housing policy, including: 1. Nevada law requires that tenants in housing developed or rehabilitated with public affordable housing funds must be allowed to keep pets, while still permitting reasonable rules regarding sanitation, vaccination, leash requirements, and nuisance prevention. (Justia) 2. Colorado enacted legislation requiring affordable housing developments that receive public financing to permit residents to keep dogs or cats regardless of breed or size, while allowing reasonable management policies and modest limits on deposits or fees. (rentgrace.com) 3. California lawmakers have also advanced legislation aimed at ending blanket prohibitions on pets in rental housing and requiring landlords to provide reasonable justification for denying tenants the ability to keep companion animals, acknowledging that housing restrictions significantly limit access to housing for pet-owning families. (californiaglobe.com) NOW, THEREFORE, BE …
Reports and Updates Austin Animal Services | April 13, 2026 41 Dogs sitting in crates or in non-public areas that are available to adopt or foster. 27 days The average number of days available dogs spend in crates or non-public areas. 2 Any animal that is one foot or longer will have an adoption fee ONLY $5 !! Adopt now while this deal lasts!! 3 30-60-90 Day Horizon Plan Monica Dangler, Director Accomplishments on the Horizon! Completed action items in the past 30 days Process Improvement Met with Doobert about foster management program Programs and Socials Developed marketing plan Created quarterly promo and events calendar Enhance Staffing Adjusted Animal Care Tech schedules to better meet business needs Feedback Met with groups of dog and cat volunteers Develop plan for re-opening intake Trying out different strategies Improvements to shelter presence Collaborating with volunteers for social strategy Updated the Lost & Found page on shelter website Became current with reporting data to Petco Love & Best Friends to apply for grants and compare national data 5 What does the horizon plan look like for April? 30 Community Engagement • Implement Marketing plan • Event calendar website built, but not yet updated Enhance Staffing • Continue interviewing for vacant vet techs positions • Analyze kennel cleaning study results Process Improvement • Continue work on pathways and transfer protocols • Maddie’s Fund Clinic Consultation for efficiency and S/N • Develop communication strategy for kennel space protocol on Socials 6 What does the horizon plan look like for April? 30 Foster Program • Weekly foster posts • Identify 3 dogs for foster every day • Daily foster emails • Launch Dog Day Out to 3 days a week • Develop accountability plan Develop plan for reopening intake • Ongoing process • Work with APA on community-based solutions 7 60 What does the horizon plan look like for April? Foster Program • Weekly foster posts • Identify 5 dogs for foster every day • Daily foster emails • Implement foster management tools • Offer Dog Day Out program 5 days a week Shelter and Process Improvements • Develop communication strategy for kennel space protocol on Socials • Continue recruitment for Vet Tech openings Social Presence • Update language and tone on socials • Implement Newsletter • Implement plan for socials Develop plan for reopening intake • Reduce wait-time for intake 8 What does the horizon plan …
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Animal Advisory Commission Recommendation Number: [20260413-006]: Austin Pet Friendly Housing WHEREAS, Housing barriers remain one of the leading causes of pet relinquishment and families living in affordable or subsidized housing often face the greatest barriers to keeping companion animals, forcing many residents to choose between stable housing and keeping their pets; WHEREAS, 1506 pets were surrendered to Austin Animal Services in FY25 alone, in addition to an untrackable number of abandoned pets due to open intake hurdles, with conservatively $50 dollars per day being spent to maintain large dogs, and 2,500 existing publicly funded affordable housing units and approximately 49,800 subsidized housing units in Austin, making efforts to mitigate these impacts not just the compassionate choice, but the fiscally responsible one; WHEREAS, Austin Animal Services has as one of its six priorities Open Intake with a specific goal to “remove barriers to pet ownership through resources and policy change,” making it critical to identify upstream solutions that preventatively and proactively address the number of animals being surrendered to the shelter’s care or end up as homeless strays; WHEREAS, Pet-inclusive housing supports family stability, promotes public health, and reduces animal shelter intake by preventing unnecessary pet relinquishment due to housing restrictions; and that these policies are especially important for residents of affordable housing, who are disproportionately impacted by restrictive pet policies; WHEREAS, Austin has long been recognized as a national leader in animal welfare and implementing pet-inclusive housing standards in publicly funded developments would further demonstrate the City’s commitment to keeping families and their companion animals together; WHEREAS, Several states have recently adopted legislation addressing these barriers and creating models for pet-inclusive housing policy, including: 1. Nevada law requires that tenants in housing developed or rehabilitated with public affordable housing funds must be allowed to keep pets, while still permitting reasonable rules regarding sanitation, vaccination, leash requirements, and nuisance prevention. (Justia) 2. Colorado enacted legislation requiring affordable housing developments that receive public financing to permit residents to keep dogs or cats regardless of breed or size, while allowing reasonable management policies and modest limits on deposits or fees. (rentgrace.com) 3. California lawmakers have also advanced legislation aimed at ending blanket prohibitions on pets in rental housing and requiring landlords to provide reasonable justification for denying tenants the ability to keep companion animals, acknowledging that housing restrictions significantly limit access to housing for pet-owning families. (californiaglobe.com) NOW, THEREFORE, BE …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2026, AT 5:30PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W 2nd STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch- atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Nekaybaw Watson, Nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov, 512-974-2562. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Conor Kelly, Chair Lisa Chang, Vice Chair Gabriel Arellano DeLawnia Comer-HaGans Elizabeth Slade Mickey Fetonte Lynn Murphy Alejandro San Martin Kristen Vassallo CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities regular meeting on March 13, 2026. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing from the Urban Design Division of Austin Planning regarding updates to the Great Streets program and accessibility improvements. Presentation given by Jill Amezcua, Program Manager II, Austin Planning. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation by Savvy Tech regarding PDF and online document accessibility. Presentation by Benjamin Chen, technical lead, AIMRobotics, Jaxsen Day, digital disability researcher, University of Texas, and Katherine Chen, CEO, AIMRobotics. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. 5. 6. Approve the election of Chair Approve the election of Vice Chair Approve an alternate for the Joint Inclusion Committee. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Nekaybaw Watson or nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. Austin City Clerk’s Office, 512-974-2562 at at For more information on the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities, please contact Nekaybaw Watson at nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov.
MAYOR’S COMMITTEE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES REGULAR MEETING MINUTES FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2026 The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities convened in a regular meeting on Friday, March 13, 2026, at 301 W 2nd St. in Austin, Texas. Chair Kelly called the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities meeting to order at 5:33 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Conor Kelly, Chair Gabriel Arellano Alejandro “Alex” San Martin Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Lisa Chang, Vice Chair Delawnia Comer-HaGans Lynn Murphy Elizabeth Slade Commissioners Absent: Mickey Fetonte Kristen Vassallo PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Melinda Crockom – Vision Loss in Older Adults and San Antonio’s Disability Festival Maggie Moore – Long COVID Collective APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Regular Meeting on February 13, 2026. The motion to approve the minutes of the February 13, 2026, regular meeting of the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities was approved on Chair Kelly’s motion, 1 Commissioner San Martin’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Slade was off the dais. Commissioners Fetonte and Vassallo were absent. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing regarding an update on the Levers of Economic Mobility. Presentation by Gary Aaron, Business Process Consultant Sr., Austin Equity and Inclusion and Shivani Datar, Business Process Specialist, Austin Equity and Inclusion. Presentation given by Gary Aaron, Business Process Consultant Sr., Austin Equity and Inclusion and Shivani Datar, Business Process Specialist, Austin Equity and Inclusion. 3. Staff briefing regarding the Camancho Activity Center’s accessibility and guided group programs. Presentation by Ryan Eaker, Nature Based Supervisor, Austin Parks and Recreation and Athan Bernal, Nature Based Program Manager, Austin Parks and Recreation. Presentation given by Ryan Eaker, Nature Based Supervisor, Austin Parks and Recreation and Jessica Gilzow, Nature Based Programs Manager, Austin Parks and Recreation. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Presentation from Clear the Air ATX regarding the impact of Long COVID on the disability community, and ways the Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities can support Long COVID awareness efforts. Presentation by Katie Drackert, Founder, Clear the Air ATX, Naveen Farrani, Member, Clear the Air ATX and Michael Brode, UT Post COVID Clinic Medical Director, University of Texas. Presentation given by Katie Drackert, Founder, Clear the Air ATX and Michael Brode, UT Post COVID Clinic Medical Director, University of Texas. 5. Update from Joint Inclusion Committee representative regarding the budget priorities that the commission could consider. Update given by Commissioner Chang. DISCUSSION …
Great Streets Program Update Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Austin Planning | April 10th, 2026 Alignment with the Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilites The Great Streets Program advances accessibility by prioritzing inclusive, pedestrian-friendly street design that aligns with the Committee's mission to improve mobility and access for people with disibilities. ▪ Accessible Seating Options ▪ Combination of two-seat and single-seat benches support users with different mobility and comfort needs. ▪ Clear Zones (Pedestrian Through Zones) ▪ Sidewalks are designed to maintain unobstructed pathways wide enough to allow two wheelchair users to pass comfortably. ▪ ADA-Compliant Design Features ▪ Incorporation of ramps, smooth pavement materials, and curb cuts to improve navigation for wheelchair users and people with mobility challenges. 2 Great Streets Overview: History ▪ Early 2000s ▪ City Council adopted the Downtown Design Guidelines, Great Streets Plan Standards, and Great Streets Development Program. ▪ 2003 ▪ City Council dedicated a portion of the parking meter revenue to Great Streets. ▪ 2014 ▪ City Council established Great Streets as a Downtown Density Bonus Program gatekeeper requirement. ▪ An Update to the Great Streets Plan and Standards is needed. ▪ The Update includes an existing conditions analysis. 3 Existing Conditions Analysis ▪ Completed inventory of Great Streets elements ▪ Condition of Great Streets elements ▪ Highest scoring streetscape elements ▪ Light poles ▪ Bike racks ▪ Trees ▪ Lowest scoring streetscape elements ▪ Benches ▪ Trash receptacles ▪ Recycling receptacles Top Scoring Great Streets Element: Trees Low Scoring Great Streets Element: Trash Receptacles 4 Great Streets Update Goals ▪ Align the program with other initiatives ▪ Holistic conversations around right of way ▪ Focus on the entirety of the Central Business District experience ▪ Modernization and clarification of the standards ▪ Create champions for the program ▪ Work flexibility and conflict resolution into the standards ▪ Ensure continued and consistent funding and accountability 5 Community Engagement Overview ▪ July 2025 to April 2026 ▪ Gather feedback from residents, employees, and visitors about how they experience downtown streets and what they would like to see moving forward ▪ Our outreach included: ▪ Online survey - 328 participants ▪ Open house - 75 attendees ▪ Stakeholder meetings ▪ Imagine Austin Speaker Series Event ▪ Almost 1,000 comments from all engagement ▪ This input will form the recommendations for the Update and define the priorities, challenges, and shared values that will guide future …
Accessible Documents, Accessible City AIMRobotics + City of Austin Mayor’s Committee Katherine Chen, AIMRobotics Jaxsen Day, Digital Disability Research, UT Austin Benjamin Chen, AIMRobotics Opening Remark The City of Austin website https://www.austintexas.gov/ serves as a central hub for accessing city services, public records, and government information. Users can complete tasks like paying bills, applying for permits, reporting issues, and accessing property or development data. It also provides updates on city programs, departments, and community resources, along with tools and information for residents, businesses, and visitors. It is very essential to make it accessible for people with disability which ~2–3% of the population is blind or has low vision to get the same amount of information. That is 20K-30K Austinian. Today we are going to focusing on public PDF files’ accessibility which can be found on https://www.austintexas.gov/ An Austin boutique builder and his vision-impaired daughter story Our review of one of City’s PDF Forms ● Link to the PDF form: Amnesty Certificate of Occupancy Application ❏ Wrong Reading order - confusing ❏ No title for the file - confusion when multiple files are opened, they don't know which one is for which ❏ Table content: redundant reading, Reduces comprehension and increase confusion Impact: confusing and can not fill in the required data Our Review of the converted accessible html file ● Link to Full accessible format: https://www.aimrobotics.us/product-demo ❏ The form is tagged very well, and everything is working as expected. ❏ Provides a fully accessible experience when used with a compatible screen reader and browser combination. Impact: Was able to understand the form and fill in the data without any issue. What Is an Accessible PDF? Accessibility ≠ Just Opening a File ● It’s about how content is structured and navigated What Accessible PDFs Enable ● Navigate by headings and sections ● Follow content in the correct order ● Understand images and tables ● Complete forms independently Common Failure Points ● Scanned/image-only documents ● Incorrect reading order ● Missing tags ● Tables without structure Non-accessible PDF Example Blind user doesn’t know message behind image Blind user cannot navigate to link Blind user cannot understand table clelarly One option: Use HTML (web pages) instead of PDFs ● Built for accessibility from the start ● Content is easier to navigate and read ● Works better with screen readers ● Adapts to different devices and zoom levels Why PDFs are harder ● Designed for …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COLLEGE STUDENT COMMISSION FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2026, AT 3:00 P.M. CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 301 W 2ND ST AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the College Student Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Abrianna Citta, 210-232-4773, abrianna.citta01@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Andrew Lyon, Chair, Austin Community College Elisha Mac Gregor, Austin Community College Sage Zuniga, Austin Community College Mekides Guta, Concordia University Lorian Lopez, Concordia University Aidyn Ogle, Concordia University Aidan Cournoyer, University of Texas at Austin Carson Domey, University of Texas at Austin Kritika Ramesh, University of Texas at Austin Caleb Brizuela, Vice Chair, Huston-Tillotson University Camila Colin, St. Edward’s University Caroline Schilling, St. Edward’s University AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the College Student Commission Regular meeting on March 6, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. Discussion on recommendations 20260306-002 and 20260306-003 updates. Discussion on election procedures for April 24th College Student Commission meeting. WORKING GROUP UPDATE 4. 5. 6. Update from TRANSPORTATION working group on their priorities. Update from MENTAL HEALTH working group on their priorities. Update from HOUSING working group on their work around student housing availability. 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 Dr. Chiquita Eugene at the Youth Initiatives Office, at chiquita.eugene@austintexas.gov or (512-972- 5003) to request service or for additional information. For more information on the College Student Commission, please contact Dr. Chiquita Eugene at (512-972-5003).
COLLEGE STUDENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Friday, March 6, 2026 COLLEGE STUDENT COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2026 The College Student Commission convened in a Regular meeting on 6, March, 2026, at 301 W 2nd St in Austin, Texas. Chair Lyons called the College Student Commission Meeting to order at 3:09 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Andrew Lyon, Carson Domey, Mekides Guta, Sage Zuniga Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Aidan Cournoyer, Lorian Lopez, Elisha MacGregor, Caroline Schilling PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the College Student Commission Regular Meeting on January 9, 2026 The minutes from the College Student Commission regular meeting on January 9, 2026 were approved on Commissioner Domey’s motion, Commissioner Zuniga’s second on a 8- 0 vote. Commissioners Brizuela, Colin, Ogle, and Ramesh were absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. Approve a recommendation to Council on 6th Street Micromobility Lanes. The motion to approve the recommendation to Council to improve 6th Street micromobility lanes was approved on Commissioner Zuniga’s motion, Commissioner Guta’s second on a 8-0 vote. Commissioners Brizuela, Colin, Ogle, and Ramesh were absent. Approve a recommendation to Council on the UNO (University Neighborhood Overlay) Amendments and Student Housing. The motion to approve the recommendation to Council approve UNO updates and conduct a Citywide Student Housing Needs Assessment was approved on Commissioner Domey’s motion, Commissioner Guta’s second on a 8-0 vote. Commissioners Brizuela, Colin, Ogle, and Ramesh were absent. 1 COLLEGE STUDENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Friday, March 6, 2026 WORKING GROUP UPDATES Update from Transportation working group regarding their priorities. The update was given by Chair Lyons. Update from Mental Health working group regarding their priorities. The update was given by Chair Lyons. Update from Housing working on their work around student housing availability. The update was given by Chair Lyons. Chair Lyons adjourned the meeting at 3:33 p.m. without objection. 2
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. CITY HALL ROOM 1001 301 W 2ND ST. AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Gustavo Valle, 512-974-4350, Gustavo.Valle@austintexas.gov. CURRENT [BOARD MEMBERS OR COMMISSIONERS]: Gerry Acuna, Chair Ian Steyaert, Vice Chair Melissa Caudle Michael Drohan CALL TO ORDER Caitlin Griffith John L. Harris Ali Ishaq Iris Suddaby AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Seth Whaland Vacant Vacant 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. 2. Approve the minutes of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Regular meeting on February 11, 2026. Approve the minutes of the Special Called Zero Waste Advisory Commission meeting on March 25, 2026. ACTION ITEMS 3. 4. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair of the Zero Waste Advisory Commission. Discussion and action to recommend for approval of the amended administrative rules for Drop Off and Curbside Services. STAFF BRIEFINGS 5. 6. 7. Staff briefing regarding the one-year update of the On Demand Bulk Collection program by Samuel Gilbert and Donald Hardee, Litter Abatement and Diversion Facilities Division Managers of Austin Resource Recovery. Staff briefing regarding the Proposed Department Rule Amendments for Drop Off and Curbside Services, by Jason McCombs, Strategic Initiatives Division Manager of Austin Resource Recovery. Staff briefing on the status of Austin Resource Recovery Operational and Administrative projects by Richard McHale, Director of Austin Resource Recovery. 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 Gustavo Valle email Recovery Department, Gustavo.Valle@austintexas.gov …
CITY OF AUSTIN AGENDA DATE: XX RECOMMENDATION FOR COUNCIL ACTION AGENDA ITEM NO.:XX PAGE: 1 of 2 *** DRAFT *** SUBJECT: Approve amendments to administrative rules to City Code Chapter 15-6 (Solid Waste Services) relating to curbside and drop off service. AMOUNT & SOURCE OF FUNDING: n/a FISCAL NOTE: No fiscal impact REQUESTING DEPARTMENT: Austin Resource Recovery FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Gena McKinley, Deputy Director, 512-974-2192; Richard McHale, Director, 512-974-1997 PRIOR COUNCIL ACTION: In 2012, City Council amended Chapter 15-6 of the City of Austin Code of Ordinances to require all Austin Resource Recovery proposed rules to be approved, modified, or disapproved by City Council [Ordinance 20120628-12]. BOARD AND COMMISSION ACTION: On March 25, the Climate, Water, Environment and Parks Committee was briefed by memorandum with no action taken. On April 8, 2026 the Zero Waste Advisory Commission (ZWAC) voted X-X -X. PURCHASING LANGUAGE: n/a MBE / WBE: n/a BACKGROUND Austin Resource Recovery’s Administrative Rules outline the implementation, administration, and enforcement of City of Austin Code and operating requirements of the department. In 2012, Austin City Council amended Chapter 15-6 of the City of Ausitn Code to require all Austin Resource Recovery proposed rules be approved, modified, or disapproved by City Council in accordance with Ordinance 20120628-12. ARR posted the proposed rules amendment to Speak Up Austin and opened public comment from 08/15/2025 through 09/15/205. Forty-eight responses were received from 28 individuals. Staff responses to public comment are attached. AMENDMENT *** DRAFT *** CITY OF AUSTIN AGENDA DATE: XX RECOMMENDATION FOR COUNCIL ACTION PAGE: 2 of 2 AGENDA ITEM NO.:XX *** DRAFT *** This amendment includes new guidelines for dropping off material at drop-off locations in alignment with department practices. A new limit for brush drop off is proposed: six cubic yards per person per day. This limit is introduced to mitigate large brush loads dropped off by commercial contractors at Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant. Hornsby Bend is not designed to process large commercial loads that contain commercial debris and other trash material that damage City equipment. Residents may continue to drop off brush below this new limit, including those who are not ARR customers. The 6 cubic yard per person per day is a reasonable limit for average household to drop off brush. Additionally, the rules propose requiring all users of the brush drop off facility to pay a fee starting October 1, 2026. The fee will be …
On-Demand Services: Brush, Bulk and Household Hazardous Waste Samuel Gilbert, Division Manager- Litter Abatement Donald Hardee, Division Manager- HHW-RRDOC Austin Resource Recovery April 1, 2026 Brush, Bulk and HHW then and now: In January 2025 Austin Resource Recovery began city wide collection of Brush, Bulk and Household Hazardous Waste material through an appointment-based service model. This allows for: Three(3) collections per year per service Customers scheduling at their convenience Collections completed off service day to increase the curb access Previous Model Customer notifications sent by mail for upcoming brush and bulk collections Brush and Bulk collection twice annually. Collections generally six months apart Limited diversion of revenue generating bulk recyclables Appointments for HHW drop-off only with no curbside collections. 2 Brush and Bulk On-Demand Appointments CY25 Brush and Bulk On Demand Monthly Appointments • Brush- 14,146 calendar year appointments • Bulk- 52,442 calendar year appointments 3 CY25 Brush and Bulk On-Demand Tonnage Appointment based servicing has caused a decrease in the tonnage collected for both Brush and Bulk landfilled. The tons of recyclables diverted has increased. 4 Operational Costs, Revenue, Diversion, Mileage Category Metric Brush CY25 Operational Costs, Revenue, and Diversion CY24 $121,668 $107,844 Overtime $92,671 $134,405 Fuel Costs $283,105 $205,656 Overtime $152,854 $183,254 Fuel Costs Disposal Costs $258,199 $172,080 $21,485 Revenue 334 Tons Diverted $140 198 Difference ($13,824) ($41,734) ($77,449) $30,400 ($86,119) $21,345 136 Bulk Bulk Fuel savings in Brush With on-demand, ARR has experienced changes by program: • Overtime savings in Brush and Bulk • • Reduced landfill cost in Bulk Increased fuel costs in Bulk • Increased revenue from diversion efforts • Brush collection experienced a significant decrease in miles driven, bulk collection showed an increase in total miles. Of the increase in bulk mileage, 22% is related to diversion related materials. Calendar Year Mileage Comparison Category Brush Bulk CY24 140,844 160,176 CY25 Difference 97,110 192,033 (43,734) 31,857 5 HHW On-Demand Program Performance The launch of the On-Demand program has helped to increase participation in HHW disposal services with almost 2,000 more residents requesting service in calendar year 2025 over the previous 12 months. HHW Calendar Year 2025 Data HHW Drop-off HHW On-Demand HHW Program Participation CY2024 vs CY2025 40,000 36,000 32,000 28,000 24,000 34,050 35,921 CY 2024 CY 2025 Total Year Participation Participation Total Disposal Cost Total Collected (lbs) Disposal Cost/lb Personnel Cost Waste/HH (lbs) Disposal Cost/HH Personnel Cost/HH …
Rule Amendments: Drop Off & Curbside Services Austin Resource Recovery | April 2026 What are administrative rules? Administrative Rules assist a Department of the City of Austin in the implementation, administration, and enforcement of City of Austin Code and operating requirements of the Department. Austin Code § 15-6-3(B) requires ARR to present proposed rule changes to the Zero Waste Advisory Commission for consideration and recommendation to City Council. City Council will approve, modify or disapprove of the proposed rule.” Department Administrative Rules are online at: library.municode.com/TX/Austin 2 Austin Resource Recovery Rule Amendment Process August September Oct - Nov Mar - Apr May Present Proposed Department Rule Amendment to ZWAC Proposed Rule Posted to Speak Up Austin. 30 Day Minimum Staff Review of Public Comments Present Rule Amendments to ZWAC & CWEP for consideration Council Consideration of Department Rule Amendment 3 Current Identified Department Rule Amendments Residential Services Rule Revisions 1. 2. 3. 4. Single Family Residential Collection Services (4.1 & 4.2) Placement of Carts for Collection (6.1) Extra Trash (6.3) Drop Off Services (5.8), Trash, Recycling, Organics, Bulk, HHW Collection Guidelines (7.1, 7.3, 7.6, 7.7, 7.8, 7.9) Small Multi-family Residential Collection Services (New section 4.3); Commercial Collection Services (Existing 4.3, moved to 4.4) 4 Rule Amendment Highlights 5.6 6.3 7.1 Reuse and Recycling Drop Off Locations - Modified intake procedures at Hornsby Bend - A new limit of 6 cubic yards per person, per day - Brush drop off open to Austin residents and non-residents - All brush drop off users will be charged a fee at the site, starting October 2026 7.5 7.6 7.7 On-Demand Bulk Collection Guidelines - Aligns rules with on-demand program On-Demand Brush Collection Guidelines - Aligns rules with on-demand program On-Demand Household Hazardous Waste Collection Guidelines - Aligns rules with on-demand program Extra Trash, Recycling, and Composting - Clarifies extra trash rules and extra trash fees - Extra Recycling collection at no cost - Sets15 bag limit for yard trimmings Curbside Trash Guidelines - Sets standards for allowable size and collection of extra trash 5 6 Administrative Rules Update 3 Comment Summary and Staff Response This document includes public comments to ARR’s latest round of Administrative Rules updates. Some comments have been edited and combined for clarity. Direct quotes are put in quotation marks. Bulk Comment Staff Response Please provide guidance on what to do with small amounts of construction waste. One idea is that …
To: Zero Waste Advisory Commission From: Richard McHale, Director, Austin Resource Recovery Date: April 8, 2026 Subject: Director’s Monthly Report to the Zero Waste Advisory Commission Reuse Warehouse After a two-year search for a suitable location, Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) is proceeding with the acquisition of 9201 Metric Boulevard for the Reuse Warehouse. The Purchase and Sale Agreement was executed on January 29, 2026, for $4.4 million. The City completed all due diligence on March 24, 2026, including appraisal, environmental assessments, building condition review, title review, and survey, with no issues identified. The acquisition was approved by Council on March 26, 2026, on consent. ARR anticipates closing on the facility in the coming weeks with opening planned for late summer or early fall 2026. Textiles and Clothing On-Demand Collection Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) has added Textile and Clothing collection as part of the on-demand program. Customers can request up to three collections per year at their convenience. Acceptable items will include clothing, blankets, linens, and curtains. Social media posts were made announcing that scheduling is now available; additional information can be found on ARR’s website. There are no additional resources planned for this expansion. 2026 Update on Impact of the HOME Initiative on the Department The City of Austin HOME initiative is a land use policy intended to reduce barriers to building accessory dwelling units on residential lots. Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) has added 232 new addresses on 61 existing trash routes from February 2025 through February 2026. The impact of these new additions have been absorbed as part of overall department operations. The department will continue to monitor these changes are how they impact route lengths, street congestion, and parking access. Potential policy changes may be needed to restrict parking on collection days and allow for the sharing of carts at properties with 2 to 4 dwelling units. Fix-It Clinic A Fix-It Clinic will be on May 2 at the Carver Library from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Residents can bring broken household items and learn to fix them with guidance from skilled coaches. There will be a drop-off period the week leading up to the clinic, for those who need something fixed but are unable to attend the event. Learn more, volunteer or register at austintexas.gov/fix-it Fix-it Clothing Swap and Mending Events Community members can bring clean, gently used clothing to swap with the community. If they have …
REGULAR MEETING of the TOURISM COMMISSION BOARD WEDNESDAY, April 8, 2026, AT 2:30 P.M. CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS ROOM 1001 300 W. 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Tourism 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 Felicia Burleson, (512) 978-1325 or felicia.burleson@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Ed Bailey, Chair, D5 Greg Chanon, D2 Francisco “Cisco” Gamez, D1 Stefani Mathis, D8 Dani Pruitt, D3 District 9 (vacant) Cristina Masters, Vice Chair, D10 Bishop Chappell, D6 Sophia Gonzalez, D4 Anna Panossian, Mayoral Maxwell "Max" Pearce, D7 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 March 11, 2026 STAFF BRIEFINGS 1. Staff briefing from Staff Liaison, Felicia Burleson, regarding commission board recent vacancy filled, deadlines, resources, and updates. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation by Austin Transportation and Public Works regarding the presentation shared at the Urban Transportation Commission. Presentation by Anna Martin, Assistant Director. 3. Presentation by Austin Police Department regarding the presentation shared at the Mobility Committee. Presentation by Commander Michael Chancellor, APD 4. Presentation by Stream Reality Partners regarding an overview from Stream Realty regarding its role in revitalizing historic Sixth Street and understanding current efforts, future plans, and community stewardship within the context of Austin’s tourism industry. Presentation by Stream Reality Partners Representative. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. 6. Approve the creation of a working group to Hotel Occupancy Tax (H.O.T.) Grant Programs Working Group. 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 …
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6th Street Updates Austin Transportation & Public Works Austin Police Department Agenda Safety Pilot Overview PER Process for Long-Term Improvements 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 – COMPLETE Initiate design process for 6th Street – In Progress Explore opportunities to add/improve east-wide bike lanes in downtown – In Progress 10 Public Safety • Creation of Downtown Austin Rapid Response and Public Order Teams • Partnerships: TABC, Code Enforcement, Public Health, Fire, EMS • Community Prosecution and Abatement • Public Service Education Campaigns • DWI Initiative 11
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL FINANCE AND ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8TH, 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 FINANCE/ALLOCATIONS AND STRATEGIC PLANNING/NEEDS ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Drew Kyler Empty, Committee Chair Kelle’ Martin Liza Bailey Henry Chan Judith Hassan, on leave AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 4/7/2026 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 Finance/Allocations and Strategic Planning/Needs Assessment Committee on February 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 allocation report 7. Discussion of Finance and Assessment Committee Chair nominations DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. Discussion and approval of Focus Group screeners FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 9. 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.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2026, AT 4:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, CONFERENCE ROOM 1401 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Historic Landmark Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, please use the QR code or link at the end of this document. For questions, please email preservation@austintexas.gov. KEVIN KOCH JAIME ALVAREZ HARMONY GROGAN CURRENT COMMISSIONERS AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order are allowed three minutes to speak on items not posted to the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Architectural Review Committee regular meeting on March 11, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. C14H-1978-0038 – 713 Congress Ave. Paramount Theatre Council District 9 Proposal: Repair the roof and replace the parapet coping tile. Applicant: Johnathan Humphrey C14H-2023-0105 – 719 Congress Ave. State Theatre Council District 9 Proposal: Replace the auditorium HVAC unit. Applicant: Johnathan Humphrey 208 W. 32nd St. Aldridge Place Local Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Remodel and construct an addition to a contributing building. Applicant: Caitlin Hough, Andrew Logan C14H-1982-0001-f – 916 Congress Ave. Larmour Block (F) Council District 9 Proposal: Construct an event space behind the existing façade. Applicant: Patrick Georgiou HR-2026-021800 – 1107 W. 9th St. Castle Hill Local Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Remodel a contributing house. Applicant: Nathan Griffith 1010 E. Cesar Chavez St. Council District 3 Proposal: Restore and rehabilitate the structure. Applicant: Ingrid Gonzalez Featherston 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 accommodation no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please contact Hunter Sturgill, Austin Planning, at 512-974-3393 or preservation@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026, AT 4:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, CONFERENCE ROOM 1401 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Historic Landmark Commission may be participating by videoconference. X KEVIN KOCH X JAIME ALVAREZ X HARMONY GROGAN CURRENT COMMISSIONERS DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: 4:03PM PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order are allowed three minutes to speak on items not posted to the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Architectural Review Committee regular meeting on February 11, 2026. MOTION: Approve the February 11, 2026 meeting minutes. Motion by Commissioner Grogan. Commissioner Koch seconded the motion. Commissioner Alvarez off the dais. Vote 2-0. The motion passed. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. 208 W. 32nd St. Aldridge Place Local Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Remodel and construct an addition to a contributing building. Applicant: Caitlin Hough, Andrew Logan The applicant presented their proposal. The committee provided feedback. 1308 West Lynn St. Old West Austin National Register Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Rehabilitate a church. Applicant: Graham Brown The applicant presented their proposal. The committee provided feedback. 1621 Nash Hernandez Sr. Rd. Council District 3 Proposal: Rehabilitate Austin Parks and Recreation administrative and community spaces. Applicant: Ingrid Kong The applicant presented their proposal. The committee provided feedback. ADJOURNMENT: 5:11PM 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 accommodation no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please contact Hunter Sturgill, Austin Planning, at 512-974-3393 or preservation@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Historic Landmark Commission, please contact Hunter Sturgill at 512- 974-3393 or preservation@austintexas.gov.
26.05.W 32ND ST JAMES KHEDARI & GABRIELLE FRASER 26.05.W 32ND ST ARC WORKSHOP M P 4 0 : 3 0 : 1 6 2 0 2 / 1 / 4 FULL SCALE IS 24X36 SHEET | HALF SCALE IS 12X18 SHEET 208 WEST 32ND STREET AUSTIN, TX 78705 SD-000 03.30.2026 SURVEY NOT TO SCALE 26.05.W 32ND ST ARC WORKSHOP M P 5 0 : 3 0 : 1 6 2 0 2 / 1 / 4 FULL SCALE IS 24X36 SHEET | HALF SCALE IS 12X18 SHEET 208 WEST 32ND STREET AUSTIN, TX 78705 SD-100 03.30.2026 SITE CONDITIONS EXISTING HOUSE SOUTH ELEVATION WEST ELEVATION NORTH ELEVATION EAST ELEVATION 26.05.W 32ND ST ARC WORKSHOP M P 8 0 : 3 0 : 1 6 2 0 2 / 1 / 4 FULL SCALE IS 24X36 SHEET | HALF SCALE IS 12X18 SHEET 208 WEST 32ND STREET AUSTIN, TX 78705 SD-101 03.30.2026 SITE CONDITIONS EXISTING GARAGE SOUTH ELEVATION WEST ELEVATION NORTH ELEVATION EAST ELEVATION 26.05.W 32ND ST ARC WORKSHOP M P 0 1 : 3 0 : 1 6 2 0 2 / 1 / 4 FULL SCALE IS 24X36 SHEET | HALF SCALE IS 12X18 SHEET 208 WEST 32ND STREET AUSTIN, TX 78705 SD-102 03.30.2026 SITE CONDITIONS EXISTING INTERIORS 26.05.W 32ND ST ARC WORKSHOP M P 3 1 : 3 0 : 1 6 2 0 2 / 1 / 4 FULL SCALE IS 24X36 SHEET | HALF SCALE IS 12X18 SHEET 208 WEST 32ND STREET AUSTIN, TX 78705 SD-103 03.30.2026 SITE CONDITIONS EXISTING DETAILS EXPOSED RAFTER TAILS CORNER EXPOSED RAFTER TAILS EAVE COLUMN AT CORNERS ATTIC WINDOW ATTIC VENT AND TRIM EXTERIOR WINDOW SCREEN EXTERIOR WINDOW TRIM EXTERIOR COLUMN BASE EXTERIOR FIREPLACE TEARDROP SIDING INTERIOR CORNER WINDOW 26.05.W 32ND ST ARC WORKSHOP M P 0 2 : 3 0 : 1 6 2 0 2 / 1 / 4 FULL SCALE IS 24X36 SHEET | HALF SCALE IS 12X18 SHEET 208 WEST 32ND STREET AUSTIN, TX 78705 SD-104 03.30.2026 EXST. SITE PLAN EXISTING HOUSE ORIENTATION HEMPHILL PARK 43' R.O.W. N 36° 05' 41" 16.30' E N 39° 42' 32" 16.35' E N 44° 16' 10" 16.35' E N 45° 47' 02" 16.45' E N 45° 54' 04" 32.02' E N 41° 52' 44" 29.23' E S 6 6 ° 3 5 6.4 4' 0 8' 3 " E 40.8" PECAN 42" PECAN DRIVEWAY 458 SF 25 YEAR FLOODPLAIN (576.78') 100 …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION Applications for Certificates of Appropriateness April 1, 2026 HR-2026-021800 Castle Hill Historic District 1107 West 9th Street 10 – 1 Proposal Renovate existing house. The non-contributing rear house will also be modified. Project Specifications 1) Replace existing siding with painted wood ship lap. 2) Construct new 8’0” steel fence. 3) Replace existing undivided windows with wood 1:1 windows at first floor, fixed-pane undivided square windows at dormers, and fixed-pane picture window at existing picture window. 4) Construct rear addition with dormer. 5) Remove chimney from east dormer. 6) Replace existing roof with flat terra cotta tiles and metal shingles at rear addition. Architecture A 2010 historic zoning application describes the building as follows: The house is one-and-a-half stories with a hipped roof, hipped dormers, and a wraparound porch…Above the front door there is a transom, an integral part of architecture of the period as well…The house still has 7 working transoms throughout the inside, which helped to circulate the air between rooms…The house has had a number of changes over the years. The house first appears on the 1922 Sanborn Fire Insurance Company map and shows a smaller footprint…[it] had a porch stretching all the way across the front of the house and another one along the east side. …Between 1922 and 1935, design of the house was modified to include a bay window, extend the sides and include a small porch in the middle of the back of the house. In 1962 the house was modified again — the bay window was brought forward a few feet onto the porch to create a larger living room inside — which eliminated the front porch in front of this window, and the back part of the side porch was enclosed to enlarge the bedroom. In 2008 the kitchen…was extended slightly to the rear…In 2010 the front porch was restored to again extend all the way across the front of the house (and free one of the original porch pillars from the wall built in 1962) by moving a modified version of the bay window back (Tim Cuppett was also the architect for this project). All of the finishes and details on the outside of the house are original with the exception of the new bay window.1 However, former Historic Preservation Officer Steve Sadowsky noted that the 2010 addition likely destroyed original fabric at the front of the house: …
URTH CAFFÈ ARC MTG April 8th, 2026 PROJECT CONSIDERATIONS FOR REVIEW: 1. How is the project affected by the limit of adherence to current IBC code rather than Existing Building Code? What areas will this affect our detailing/energy effi ciency requirements? It’s our understanding that we will be required to meet current IBC and IECC which affect the following building systems: • Building/wall enclosure • Roof insulation • Window selection/ratings • Building loads DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR STANDARDS FOR PRESERVATION, REHABILITATING, RESTORING & RECONSTRUCTING HISTORIC BUILDINGS: 1. PRESERVATION • Defi ned as the act or process of applying measures necessary to sustain the existing form, integrity, and materials of an historic property. Work, including preliminary measures to protect and stabilize the property, generally focuses upon the ongoing maintenance and repair of historic materials and features rather than extensive replacement and new construciton. New exterior additions are not within the scope of this treatment; however, the limited and sensitive upgrading of mechanical, electrical, and plumbig systems and other code-required work to make properties functional is appropriate within a preservation project. • Fire Separation/proximity to property line 2. REHABILITATION 2. Review following details in accordance with intent to preserve character of the building facade • Siding: WD teardrop and board and batten conditions to be reviewed • Eave: Coordinated detail with structural engineer to match existing profi le • Paint colors: Chosen to be similar to light colors seen in historic photographs CITY OF AUSTIN COMMUNICAITON SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 — ARC REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING NOVEMBER 11, 2024 — ARC REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING DECEMBER 4, 2024 — HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION MEETING AND APPROVAL APRIL 28, 2025 — INITIAL PERMIT SUBMISSION JUNE 2, 2025 — RESUBMISSION 1 JULY 24, 2025 — RESUBMISSION 2 NOVEMBER 20, 2025 — RESUBMISSION 3 DECEMBER 13, 2025 — PERMIT APPROVAL MARCH 2, 2026 — SELECTIVE DEMOLITION START DATE MARCH 10, 2026 — STOP WORK ORDER ISSUED • Defi ned as the act or process of making possible a compatible use for a property through repair, alterations, and additions while preserving those portions or features which convey its historical, cultural, or architectural values 3. RESTORATION • Defi ned as the act or process of accurately depicting the form, features, and character of a property as it appeared at a particular period of time by means of the removal of features from other periods in its history and reconstruction of missing features …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL WEDNESDAY, April 8, 2026, AT 9:00 A.M. CITY HALL, BOARD AND COMMISSION ROOM #1101 301 WEST SECOND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Early Childhood Council 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 Caitlin Oliver, 512-972-6205, Caitlin.Oliver@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Choquette Hamilton, Chair Delphi Alvizo Brooke Freeland Cynthia McCollum Craig McNary Hilda Rivas AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Brianna Menard, Vice Chair Yvette Cárdenas Chloe Latham-Sikes Andrea McIllwain Alice Navarro Eliza Sears The first five 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 Early Childhood Council Regular Meeting on March 11, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Conduct officer elections for Chair and Vice Chair. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discuss City of Austin social service contract rubric. 4. 5. 6. Raising Travis County implementation updates from Hilda Rivas, Travis County Health & Human Services Research & Planning Division Senior Planner. Updates from the March Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) meeting. Austin Independent School District (AISD) Pre-K updates from Yvette Cárdenas, AISD Executive Director of Academic Programs. STAFF BRIEFINGS 7. Updates from related local early childhood groups such as Austin Chapter of the Texas Association for the Education of Young Children, Success By 6 Coalition, Child Care Regulation, and Workforce Solutions Capital Area. Briefing by Caitlin Oliver, Austin Public Health. 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 Caitlin Oliver at Austin Public Health, at 512-972-6205 or Caitlin.Oliver@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Early Childhood Council, please contact Caitlin Oliver at 512-972-6205 or Caitlin.Oliver@austintexas.gov.
