BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation 20251202-005: 2026 Bond WHEREAS, the aforementioned City Council Resolution further directed the City Manager to relay input received from the Urban Transportation Commission, among other bodies, to the BETAF and City Council; WHEREAS, City Council Resolution No. 20240718-093 directed the City Manager to develop “a comprehensive bond package that funds and addresses climate, infrastructure, and any other public improvements for the purpose of conducting an election no later than November 2026;” WHEREAS, City Council Resolution No. 20240829-138 created the Bond Election Advisory Task Force (BEATF) to “identify and prioritize bond funding for projects that will address infrastructure needs including climate investment opportunities necessary to implement a comprehensive climate implementation program;” DRAFT WHEREAS, the Austin Capital Delivery Services Department has organized a Project Review Board to evaluate projects for the forthcoming 2026 Bond and indicated at the September 2nd, 2025 UTC Meeting that a recommendation from the UTC would be best received before January 2026; WHEREAS, the City of Austin’s commitment to Vision Zero has seen early signs of success, with a slight decrease in fatalities on City-owned roadways while fatalities on state-owned roadways have sharply increased; WHEREAS, the 2026 Bond Development Initial Project Request List included 10 projects and programs from Austin Transportation & Public Works (ATPW) totaling $925,200,000; WHEREAS, the ATPW long-term Key Performance Indicator of percent of lane miles in the City’s Street Inventory in Fair to Excellent Condition has dropped from 75% in FY21 to 68.5% in FY25; WHEREAS, both the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP) & the Austin Climate Equity Plan set the goal of achieving a 50/50 mode-split goal with 50% of people walking, bicycling, taking transit, or using other non drive-alone mode to work by 2039; WHEREAS, on November 30, 2023 the City Council adopted amendments to the ASMP creating a new Bicycle, Urban Trails, and Sidewalks, Shared Streets and Crossing Plan, collectively referred to as ATX Walk-Bike-Roll, setting the following build-out goals: 340 miles of new sidewalks and 200 miles of shared streets) ● Expand the All Ages and Abilities Bikeways Network to 660 miles by 2033; ● Construct all 94 miles of Tier 1 Urban Trails by 2043; ● Address all Very High and High priority sidewalks and shared streets by 2033 (Approx. WHEREAS, in commenting on the Environmental Investment Plan, UTC Recommendation 20240305-006 noted that a $188.8 million investment was needed to keep the ATX …
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Mapping Opportunity Gary Aaron | Business Process Consultant Sr. Shivani Datar | Business Process Specialist City of Austin's Commitment In every community, there are conditions—some visible, others deeply embedded—that shape how people live, work, and move through the city. Austin is committed to becoming the most livable city for all identities… Mobility Index The City is developing an index to better align department priorities with community priorities. This index will help: Identify neighborhood- level conditions that affect people’s daily lives Identify where barriers to opportunity persist Guide service delivery and decision-making with data and community insight Purposeful Design Neighborhood-level conditions are grouped into themes Reflect core dimensions of community life Organize conditions into actionable categories Identify shared needs and track progress ex. Limited English Proficiency ex. Median Household Income Belonging & Mobility Livelihood & Work Health & Well Being ex. Access to Health Insurance Building Together | Listening to What Matters Most to Our Community ❖What do you see as the most important issues or opportunities in your community today? ❖In your view, what are the key drivers of success or opportunity in your community? ❖What changes would have the greatest impact on mobility and opportunity in your community? Thank You!
REGULAR MEETING OF THE URBAN FORESTRY COMMITTEE MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2025 AT 11:00 AM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, EVENTS CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Environmental Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Elizabeth Funk, (512) 568-2244, Elizabeth.Funk@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Richard Brimer Isabella Changsut Annie Fierro CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Justin Fleury Martin Luecke 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 Urban Forestry Committee Regular meeting on September 16, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. Discuss strategies to implement Environmental Commission recommendation 20241204- 004, related to supporting Austin’s Urban Forest– Richard Brimer, Urban Forestry Committee Chair Discuss 2026 Urban Forestry meeting schedule– Richard Brimer, Urban Forestry Committee Chair 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 Elizabeth Funk at Austin Watershed Protection Department, at (512) 568-2244, Elizabeth.Funk@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Environmental Commission, please contact Elizabeth Funk, (512) 568-2244, Elizabeth.Funk@austintexas.gov
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS MONDAY, DECEMBER 1st, 2025, AT 6:30 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W 2nd ST AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Commission on Immigrant Affairs may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Nekaybaw Watson, 512-974-2562, nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS : Miriam Dorantes, Chair Adrian De La Rosa Aditi Joshi Diane Kanawati Melissa Ortega Caroline Solis AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Alondra Johnson, Vice-Chair Azeem Edwin Jeanna “Canan” Kaba Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch Meghana Roy Yohanna Saucedo 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 Immigrant Affairs regular meeting on November 3, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding tenant and homeowner stabilization programs. Presentation provided by Susan Watkins, Division Manager, Austin Housing. 3. Staff briefing regarding the Utility Assistance Program data and qualifications to apply. Presentation provided by Gerardo “Jerry” Galvan, Vice President of Customer Care Services, Austin Energy. 4. Staff briefing by Jennifer Peters, Division Manager Programs and Partnerships, Austin Public Library regarding an update on the enhanced library cards. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Presentation by Gary Aaron, Senior Business Process Consultant, Austin Equity and Inclusion regarding Mapping Opportunity and identifying disparities across different Austin communities. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 6. Update on the Budget Working Group regarding last meeting. 7. Update on the Quality-of-Life Study reading last meeting. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Nekaybaw Watson at Austin City Clerk’s Office Department, at 512-974-2562 or nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Commission on Immigrant …
Commission on Immigrant Affairs Meeting Minutes November 3, 2025 Commission on Immigrant Affairs Regular Meeting Minutes Monday, November 3, 2025 The Commission on Immigrant Affairs convened in a regular meeting on Monday, November 3, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101, 301 W Second Street, Austin TX. Chair Dorantes called the Commission on Immigrant Affairs Regular Meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Miriam Dorantes, Chair Adrian De La Rosa Azeem Edwin Caroline Solis Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Alondra Johnson, Vice Chair Jeanne “Canan” Kaba Diane Kanawati Meghna Roy Commissioners Absent: Aditi Joshi Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch Melissa Ortega Yohana Saucedo PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Immigration Affairs regular meeting on October 6, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of October 6, 2025, were approved on Vice Chair Johnson’s motion, Commissioner Kanawati’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Joshi, Lincoln-Goldfinch, Ortega, and Saucedo were absent. 1 Commission on Immigrant Affairs Meeting Minutes November 3, 2025 WORKING GROUP UPDATES 2. Update from the Quality-of-Life Study Working Group regarding the current progress of the study and current parameters. Update provided by Chair Dorantes. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. Discussion regarding the Quality-of-Life Study parameters and feedback on the study priorities. Discussed. Discussion regarding rent relief initiatives for people impacted by displacement and deportation. Discussed. Discussion regarding presentations at the October Joint Inclusion Committee meeting from Austin Homeless Strategies and Operations and Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. 7. Approve an update to the membership of the Quality-of-Life Study Working Group. (Current members: Vice Chair Alondra Johnson, Commissioners: Melissa Ortega, Aditi Joshi, Jeanna C Kaba; Diane Kanawati, Meghna Roy, Community Stakeholders: Karen Crawford, Krystal Gomez, Oscar Ponce, Kirk Yoshida). The motion to remove Commissioner Roy and add Commissioner Edwin to the Quality- of-Life Study Working Group was approved on Commissioner Kanawati’s motion, Vice Chair Johnson’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Joshi, Lincoln-Goldfinch, Ortega, and Saucedo were absent. Approve an update to the membership of the Budget Working Group. (Current members: Chair Miriam Dorantes, Vice Chair Alondra Johnson, Commissioners Diane Kanawati, and Melissa Ortega.) The motion to add Commissioners Edwin and Solis to the Budget Working Group was approved on Commissioner Roy’s motion, Commissioner Kaba’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Joshi, Lincoln-Goldfinch, Ortega, and Saucedo were absent. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Impact of SNAP …
Displacement Prevention Strategic Investments: Tenant & Homeowner Stabilization Services Austin Housing | December 1, 2025 Our Work Citywide Stabilization Programs Community Initiated Solutions Content Contact Us Our Work Community Initiated Solutions Citywide Displacement Prevention Strategies Funded Through Project Connect Funded Through Housing Trust Fund Tenant Stabilization Rental and utility assistance, case management, tenants’ rights, and community organizing. Homeownership Preservation and Expansion Community land trust accelerator, homeowner resiliency education, tax abatement strategy. Economic Mobility Estate planning, workforce training, financial literacy education Tenants’ Rights Assistance Program Tenant counseling and fair housing assistance Austin Cares: Tenant Relocation Assistance Development induced displacement assistance I Belong in Austin Eviction Prevention Program Representation Matters: Eviction Representation and Education Mediation and legal services for residents experiencing eviction 4 Our Partners 5 Citywide Displacement Prevention Strategies Citywide Tenant Stabilization El Buen Samaritano I Belong in Austin Funding: $3 million Term: FY26 Texas RioGrande Legal Aid Representation Matters: Eviction Representation Funding: $230,000 Funding: FY26 Austin Tenants Council (project of TRLA) Tenants Rights Assistance Program Funding: $300,000/annually Term: FY25-26 Laveer Logix Austin Cares: Tenant Relocation Assistance Program Funding: $950,000 Funding: FY24-26 7 Project Connect Community Initiated Solutions Project Connect Anti-Displacement Funding Timeline 9 Project Connect Anti-Displacement Funding Project Connect Anti-Displacement Funding Investments Anti-Displacement dollars will be spent over the course of 13 years, guided by the Project Connect Community Advisory Committee (CAC). Council, Community Catalysts, the Project Connect Community Advisory Committee, and community members have all been key stakeholders responsible for informing budget priorities. The CAC will continue to work with community through expanded community engagement efforts and establish budget priorities every three (3) years. 10 10 Project Connect Funding FY23-FY25 Land Acquisition Affordable Housing Development Immediate Interventions Operational Expenses 11 El Buen Samaritano "We Belong Here: Nuestros Hogares" Funding: $3 million Term: through FY26 Austin Voice for Education and Youth North Austin/Rundberg Community Stabilization Project Funding: $1.77 million Funding: through FY28 Community Initiated Solutions - Tenant Stabilization 12 Communities in School of Central Texas Student & Family Housing Displacement Assistance Funding: $3.5 million Funding: through FY29 Community Initiated Solutions - Tenant Stabilization 13 Meals on Wheels Central Texas Child Assistance Program Funding: $2.38 million Term: through FY29 Austin Tenants' Council (TRLA) Preserving, Asserting, Growing the Rights of Austin Tenants Funding: $3 million Term: through FY29 Community Initiated Solutions - Tenant Stabilization 14 Workers Defense Project & Strengthening Tenant Action Combatting Displacement Funding: $2 million Funding: …
Enhanced Library Card Austin Public Library | December 1, 2025 About us About Austin Public Library Locations: • Central Library • 20 Community Branches • Austin History Center Service Area: Individuals who reside in the following qualify for a free Library Card: • Austin Full Purpose jurisdiction • Austin 2 Mile extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ), Austin 5 Mile ETJ, Austin LTD jurisdiction, are included in library service area. 3 Mission and Goals 4 Strategic Alignment APL’s Strategic Plan City of Austin Alignment Certified Welcoming Standards • SG1 Provide Community-Centric Programs & Services: We design services with and for our diverse communities. • SG3 Foster Stakeholder Relationships: We build partnerships • Culture & Lifelong Learning: Equitable access to educational, creative, and cultural opportunities. • Government That Works for All: Builds public trust and creates that strengthen community trust and space for belonging and voice. • GL 1.2 Government & Community Leadership: Intentional strategy for advancing immigrant inclusion across public services. • EA 2.0 Equitable Access: provides Provides translated materials, interpretation, and multilingual connection. • Economic Opportunity & outreach. • SG4 Expand Library Access: We make sure everyone can use the library, no matter where they live or what language they speak. Affordability: Promotes upward mobility through access to tools, jobs, and learning. • CE 2.0 Civic Engagement: Supports immigrants in participating fully in civic and public life. 5 APL’s Structure and Programming Director of Libraries Support Services (Facilities, IT, & HR) Public Services (Branch Services, Customer Access, Central Library, & History Center) Communications (Marketing, Outreach, & Programs and Strategic & Admin Services (Innovation, Passport Services, Sales & Events, Partnerships) Equity & Inclusion, Mentorship) Year-round programming: Partner-led Programming: • Core-programming (story times, toddler time, • Outdoor and active programming (biking, yoga, book clubs) scavenger hunts) • Signature & Heritage Month Programming • Sustainable Living (gardening, composting, zero- • Summer Programming waste) • Passive Programming (interactive displays & • Computer classes and language support take-home kits) • Outreach and pop-up services 6 What is an Enhanced Library Card? What is an Enhanced Library Card? • Library card for adults (18 or older) • Includes your library card number, photograph, address, date of birth, the expiration date, and legal & chosen or preferred name • Card can be used to checkout materials • Available at 9 branches & at outreach events: • Ruiz Branch • St. John Branch • Southeast Branch • Terrazas Branch • …
REGULAR MEETING of the MUSIC COMMISSION December 1, 2025 6:30 PM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS ROOM 1001, 301 W 2ND STREET, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Music Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Shelbi Mitchell, 512-974-6318, Shelbi.Mitchell@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Nagavalli Medicharla - Chair, Pedro Carvalho – Vice Chair, Joe Silva – Parliamentarian, Scott Strickland – Secretary, Nelson Aguilar, Tami Blevins, Clarissa Cardenas, Clayton England, Cornice “Ray” Price Jr., Penny Jo Pullus, Celeste Quesada AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Music Commission meeting on November 3, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing on Live Music Fund collections by Kim McCarson, Program Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, Austin Arts, Culture, Music & Entertainment (AACME). 3. Staff briefing on FY24 Austin Live Music Fund final reports by Erica Shamaly, Division Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, AAACME. 4. Staff briefing on Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS) live music performances/booking by Erica Shamaly, Division Manager, and Greg Gonzalez, Program Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, AACME. 5. Staff briefing on AACME funding programs by Laura Odegaard, Acting Division Manager, AACME. 6. Staff briefing on The Creative Reset Phase II by Candice Cooper, Acting Chief Administrative Officer and Marion Sanchez, Acting Public Information & Marketing Manager, AACME. DISCUSSION ITEMS 7. Downtown Commission update on priorities and recent actions by Parliamentarian Silva. 8. Music Commission strategic planning for 2026. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Shelbi Mitchell at the Economic Development Department, …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2025, 4:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM, #1101 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Public Safety Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote remotely, contact Christi Vitela at participation by christi.vitela@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2792. telephone. To to speak register CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Angel Carroll Enrique Duran II Kimberly Hidrogo David Holmes AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Timothy Ruttan, Vice Chair Pierre Nguyễn Kristy Orr Michael Sierra-Arévalo Yasmine Smith The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on November 3, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services. Presentation regarding Vision Zero by Joel Meyer, Transportation Safety Officer, Austin Transportation and Public Works. 4. Introduction and overview of Austin Equity and Inclusion. Presentation by Dr. Lindsey Wilson, Director, Austin Equity and Inclusion; Shafina Khaki, Human Rights Officer, Austin Equity and Inclusion; and Emi Johnson, Interim Civil Rights Officer, Austin Equity and Inclusion. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Christi Vitela at the Austin City Clerk’s Office, at 512-974-2792 or christi.vitela@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Public Safety Commission, please contact Christi Vitela at the Austin City Clerk’s Office, at 512-974-2792 or christi.vitela@austintexas.gov.
Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, November 3, 2025 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, November 3, 2025 The Public Safety Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Monday, November 3, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room, 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Ramírez called the Public Safety Commission Meeting to order at 4:02 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Enrique Duran II David Holmes Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Tim Ruttan, Vice Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Kimberly Hidrogo Pierre Nguyễn Michael Sierra-Arévalo PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Carlos León - CapMetro APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on October 6, 2025. The motion to approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on October 6, 2025, was approved on Commissioner Duran’s motion, Commissioner Holmes’ second, on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Carroll, Orr, and Smith were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin Fire Department. The presentation was made by Rob Vires, Chief of Staff, Austin Fire Department. Biannual Wildfire Readiness Update, Austin Fire Department. The presentation was made by Carrie Stewart, Division Chief, Wildfire Division, Austin Fire Department, and Luke Ball, Wildfire Mitigation Officer, Austin Fire Department. 1 Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, November 3, 2025 4. Discussion of sexual assault data with Austin Police Department Sex Crimes Unit, Austin Travis County Sexual Assault Response & Resource Team (SARRT), The SAFE Alliance, and the Travis County District Attorney’s Office. The presentation was made by Angie Jones, Assistant Chief, Special Victims Unit, Austin Police, Holly Bowles, Director of Sexual Assault Victim Advocacy, The SAFE Alliance, Allison Kolb, Vice President of Community Services, The SAFE Alliance, Paula Marks, Director of Forensic Nursing, The SAFE Alliance, and Trudy Strassberger, First Assistant District Attorney, Travis County District Attorney’s Office. WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS 5. Final report and recommendation from the Bylaws Working Group. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Approve amendments to the Public Safety Commission Bylaws regarding purpose and duties and membership. The motion to approve amendments to the Public Safety Commission Bylaws regarding purpose and duties and membership was approved on Commissioner Duran’s motion, Commissioner Hidrogo’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Nguyễn was off the dais. Commissioners Carroll, Orr, and Smith were absent. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Counsel at First Appearance Austin Office of Equity and Inclusion G File ADJOURNMENT Chair Ramírez …
Incident and Response Data Wesley Hopkins | Chief of Staff Austin-Travis County EMS | FY25 Q4 Incidents, Patient Contacts, Transports January 2021 - October 2025 14000 12000 10000 8000 6000 4000 2000 0 1 2 - n a J 1 2 - b e F 1 2 - r a M 1 2 - r p A 1 2 - y a M 1 2 - n u J 1 2 - l u J 1 2 - g u A 1 2 - p e S 1 2 - t c O 1 2 - v o N 1 2 - c e D 2 2 - n a J 2 2 - b e F 2 2 - r a M 2 2 - r p A 2 2 - y a M 2 2 - n u J 2 2 - l u J 2 2 - g u A 2 2 - p e S 2 2 - t c O 2 2 - v o N 2 2 - c e D 3 2 - n a J 3 2 - b e F 3 2 - r a M 3 2 - r p A 3 2 - y a M 3 2 - n u J 3 2 - l u J 3 2 - g u A 3 2 - p e S 3 2 - t c O 3 2 - v o N 3 2 - c e D 4 2 - n a J 4 2 - b e F 4 2 - r a M 4 2 - r p A 4 2 - y a M 4 2 - n u J 4 2 - l u J 4 2 - g u A 4 2 - p e S 4 2 - t c O 4 2 - v o N 4 2 - c e D 5 2 - n a J 5 2 - b e F 5 2 - r a M 5 2 - r p A 5 2 - y a M 5 2 - n u J 5 2 - l u J 5 2 - g u A 5 2 - p e S 5 2 - t c O Incidents Patient Contacts Patient Transports 2 Priority 1 Compliance by District FY25 Q4 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2025, AT 6:00 P.M. BEN WHITE OFFICES, SUITE 400 5202 EAST BEN WHITE BOULEVARD AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Art in Public Places Panel 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 Art in Public Places Program Manager Jaime Castillo at jaime.castillo@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-7852. CURRENT PANEL MEMBERS: Kristi-Anne Shaer, Chair Heidi Schmalbach, Arts Commission Liaison Camille Jobe Andrew Danziger, Vice Chair Bernardo Diaz Lindsey Millikan 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 Art in Public Places Panel Regular meeting on November 3, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding Art in Public Places Program, including Conservation, Current Projects and Milestones. Presentation by Jaime Castillo, Art in Public Places Program Manager, Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. Discussion of Arts Commission Liaison Report on Action Items from November 17, 2025, Arts Commission Meeting. Presentation by Heidi Schmalbach, Arts Commission Liaison. Discussion of the Austin Convention Cetner Redevelopment (Phase 1) Art in Public Places Project Mid-Design. Presentation by Aaron Michalovic, Art in Public Places Artist and Ileana Yordan-Cuevas, AIPP Coordinator Senior, Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment. 5. 6. Discussion of the Austin Convention Cetner Redevelopment (Phase 1) Art in Public Places Project Mid-Design. Presentation by Rex Hamilton, Tsz Kan Kam, and Maria Carmen Rangel, Art in Public Places Artist and Ileana Yordan-Cuevas, AIPP Coordinator Senior, Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment. Discussion of the Art in Public Places Panel retreat in 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. Approve a recommendation to Arts Commission for recommended updates to the Art in Public Places Ordinance, Guidelines and Policies per City Council Resolution No. 20250306- 029. Presentation by Jaime Castillo, Art in Public Places Program Manager, Austin Arts, Culture, Music …
Introduction & Overview: Austin Equity and Inclusion Public Safety Commission Briefing Monday, December 1, 2025, 4:00 PM Dr. Lindsey Wilson, Director Shafina Khaki, Human Rights Officer Emi Johnson, Acting Civil Rights Officer Overview Agenda Introductions Who We Are Office Overview Vision & Mission Current Structure Core Services Current Projects Connecting with Our Office Mission and Structure Our Mission The mission of the Austin Equity and Inclusion is increase access, to transform systems to remove barriers to opportunity, address discrimination, and foster a community where all identities are respected. including AEI ensures full compliance with applicable state local city and federal mandates, ordinances, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. AEI also oversees racial equity work, immigrant affairs, equal fair employment, fair chance hiring, ADA-title II, title VI, public accommodation, CROWN Act and tenants’ right to organize. veterans, housing, Austin Equity and Inclusion (AEI) Shafina Khaki Human Rights Officer Dr. Lindsey Wilson Director Emi Johnson Acting Civil Rights Officer Core Services Promote Human Rights: Provide advocacy and direct services that help residents access benefits, understand their rights, and connect to resources that uphold safety, dignity, and well-being. Carry Out the City’s Strategic Goals: Increase access, remove barriers to opportunities, and create inclusive spaces where all identities feel respected, seen, and valued. Provide Anti-Discrimination Protections: Investigate discrimination complaints related to Housing, Employment, Public Accommodations, and Fair Chance Hiring. City Ordinance Enforcement: Uphold the CROWN Act, Tenant’s Rights to Organize and other Key City Ordinances. Equity: Work to reduce racial and socioeconomic disparities by collaborating with all City departments to help identify and remove barriers in services. Community Engagement and Outreach: Build collaborative community relationships to advance Equity and improve the quality of life for Austinites. Current Projects EQUITY CIVIL RIGHTS HUMAN RIGHTS • Quality of Life Studies • Mini-Grants • Equity Action Team & Equity Network Meetings • Consultation with City departments and leadership • Normalize, Organize and Operationalize... • Enforcing Civil Rights Laws Across Multiple Sectors, leveraging technology to advance rights. • Collaborates with Community Members, Businesses, and Stakeholders: • Partnering with other agencies to promote civil rights initiatives • Know Your Rights/Benefits (Immigrants, Veterans, ADA) • Advances the fundamental rights and freedoms of all Austinites • Anti-Hate/We All Belong • Community Meetings/Foster Belonging The items listed above represent key examples, though …
Funding Programs Update Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment | December 1, 2025 Funding Programs: Guidelines ▪ Clearer definitions ▪ Clearer criteria ▪ Simplified processes ▪ More accessible resources across all programs ▪ Learn More: austintexas.gov/acme/grants-funding English Guidelines Spanish Guidelines 2 Funding Programs: Application Timeline 1. Intake Form 3. Application Form Must be completed by Lead Applicant May only be completed once per applicant entity FS complete intake form for their organization's application ONLY •Sponsored Projects must complete intake form independent of their FS Select all grant programs you wish to apply Applications close at 6:59 p.m. Thursday, December 11, 2025 No paper or emailed applications will be accepted All Eligibility Forms due by 6:59 p.m. Thursday, December 4, 2025 Must complete an Eligibility Form for Each Program they wish to apply Allow up to 4-business days to receive access to application 2. Eligibility Form 3 Funding Programs: Overview Austin Live Music Fund • $5,000 - $70,000 • Music Industry (musicians, independent promoters, venues) Creative Space Assistance Program • $60,000 • Commercial creative spaces Elevate • Up to $30,000 - $80,000 • Arts organizations, individual artists, creative businesses Heritage Preservation Grant • $50,000 - $250,000 • Preservation projects and activities AACME is providing grant funding for activities that enrich the public, broaden tourism, and contribute to the cultural fabric of Austin. 4 Funding Programs: Application Status • 1,360 Intake Forms Submitted (1,352 EN; 8 SP) – numbers as of 12/1/25 Eligibility Forms Sent Eligibility Forms Submitted Applications Sent Applications Submitted Austin Live Music Fund Creative Space Assistance Elevate Heritage Preservation EN SP EN SP EN SP EN SP 817 3 183 1 868 7 153 0 508 1 51 0 507 4 53 0 ALL PROGRAMS TOTAL 2,032 1,124 408 1 25 0 369 1 29 0 833 127 0 1 0 25 0 0 0 153 5 Funding Programs: Application Reminders ▪ Intake Form: Multiple categories can be selected at this stage! ▪ Intake Form determines what Eligibility Forms you will receive ▪ Austin Live Music Fund Specific: ▪ Previous recipients CAN apply in this FY26 cycle ▪ Cannot apply for BOTH $20,000 and $5,000 levels (pick one!) ▪ Music Industry Accomplishments: Questions and Scoring Criteria ONLY for $20,000 applicants ▪ Panelist Recruitment is Open! (till December 1st at 6:59p) ▪ Evaluation Review and Scoring: Elevate and Heritage Preservation ▪ Learn more and apply at bit.ly/AACMEreviewpanelform ▪ 257 Interest Forms …
Hotel Occupancy Tax Collections Live Music Fund Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment | December 1, 2026 FY 26 Year-to-Date Hotel Occupancy Tax Collections – Live Music Fund October 2025 w/ Encumbrances $762,348 FY26 Year-to-Date w/ Encumbrances $762,348 % Change in Year–to-Date Total 9.5% $17,874 $312,748 $827,586 $19,399 $338,773 $854,923 $12,938 $323,076 $798,287 $5,509 $217,400 $744,461 $4,573 $472,660 $716,095 $36,835 $335,537 $782,771 $19,180 $288,001 $856,608 $5,354 $172,557 $754,925 $26,351 $1,123,522 $21,687 $16,485 $352,514 $816,197 $48,397 $316,607 $809,445 $17,407 $159,710 $696,141 FY 23 October April November May FY 24 December June January July FY 25 February August FY 26 March September $762,348 2
SPECIAL CALL MEETING OF THE COLLEGE STUDENT COMMISSION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2025, 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 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 Dominic Polidor, 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 October 24th, 2025. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. Introduction of new commissioners and assignment to working groups. Approve the 2026 annual schedule of the College Student Commission. 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 priorities. 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).
