REGULAR MEETING OF THE ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2026, AT 6 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Zoning and Platting Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than 2 p.m. on the day of 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. If you have questions regarding speaker registration, please contact Ella Garcia, Staff Liaison, at LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-978-0821. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Hank Smith, Chair (District 8) Betsy Greenberg, Vice Chair (District 10) Ryan Puzycki, Secretary (District 7) Alejandra Flores, Parliamentarian (District 5) Luis Osta Lugo (Mayor’s Representative) Scott Boone (District 1) David Fouts (District 2) Lonny Stern (District 3) Andrew Cortes (District 4) Christian Tschoepe (District 6) Taylor Major (District 9) Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0821 Attorney: Jenna Schwartz, 512-978-0871 Page 1 of 6 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first four speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. PUBLIC HEARINGS C14-2025-0112 - Lagos Austin West FM 973 Mixed Use; District 1 11716 ½ North FM 973 Road, Gilleland Creek Watershed 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Wild Horse Creekside Commercial LP (Pete Dwyer) Kimley-Horn (Ethan Harwell) Agent: I-RR to GR-MU Request: Recommended Staff Rec.: Beverly Villela, 512-978-0740, beverly.villela@austintexas.gov Staff: Austin Planning C14-2025-0064 - Circle C Tract 110; District 5 11010 ½ South Mopac Expressway, Slaughter Creek Watershed 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Circle C Land, LP (Erin D. Pickens) Drenner Group PC (Amanda Swor) Agent: CS-MU-CO to CS-MU-CO, to change conditions of zoning Request: Recommended Staff Rec.: Nancy Estrada, 512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov Staff: Austin Planning C8-89-0042.0A(VAC) - The Rhodes Subdivision; 2-Mile ETJ 4. Total Plat Vacation: Location: Owner/Applicant: Millrose Properties Texas LLC (Ken Blaker) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: 10109 FM Road 812, North Fork Dry …
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ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, April 21, 2026 ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2026 MEETING MINUTES The Zoning and Platting Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair 6:04 p.m. called the Zoning and Platting Meeting to order at 6:46 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Hank Smith Betsy Greenberg Ryan Puzycki David Fouts Luis Osta Lugo Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Scott Boone Andrew Cortes Lonny Stern Commissioners Absent: Alejandra Flores Taylor Major Christian Tschoepe PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. The minutes from the meeting of Tuesday, April 7, 2026, were approved on the consent agenda, as amended, on Chair Smith’s motion, Vice Chair Greenberg’s second, on an 8-0 vote. Parliamentarian Flores and Commissioners Major and Tschoepe were absent. 1 ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, April 21, 2026 PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-2025-0113 - 500 East FM 1626 Road; District 5 500 East FM 1626 Road, Onion Creek Watershed Forest Creek Investments LLC SiteATX LLC (Jennifer Hanlen) CS-MU-CO to CS-1 Staff recommends CS-1-CO Nancy Estrada, 512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov Austin Planning The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of CS-1-CO for C14-2025-0113 - 500 East FM 1626 Road; District 5, located at 500 East FM 1626 Road, was approved on the consent agenda on Chair Smith’s motion, Vice Chair Greenberg’s second, on an 8-0. Parliamentarian Flores and Commissioners Major and Tschoepe were absent. C14-2025-0064- Circle C Tract 110; District 5 11010 ½ South Mopac Expressway, Slaughter Creek Watershed 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Circle C Land, LP (Erin D. Pickens) Drenner Group PC (Amanda Swor) Agent: CS-MU-CO to CS-MU-CO, to change conditions of zoning Request: Recommended Staff Rec.: Nancy Estrada, 512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov Staff: Austin Planning The motion to approve the Neighborhood’s postponed request to May 5, 2026, was approved on Chair Smith’s motion, Vice Chair Greenberg’s second, on an 8-0. Parliamentarian Flores and Commissioners Major and Tschoepe were absent. C14-2026-0012 - 8011 Brodie Lane; District 8 8011 Brodie Lane, Williamson Creek Watershed 4. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Cool Breeze Residential Properties, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Eustace Isidore NO-MU-CO to LO-MU-CO Staff recommends LO-MU Reese McMichael, 512-974-7633, reese.mcmichael@austintexas.gov Austin Planning The motion …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2025-0112 (Lagos Austin West FM 973 Mixed Use) DISTRICT: 1 ADDRESS: 11716 ½ North FM 973 Road ZONING FROM: I-RR TO: GR-MU SITE AREA: 11.29 acres (491,792.4 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Wild Horse Creekside Commercial LP (Pete Dwyer) AGENT: Kimley-Horn (Ethan Harwell) CASE MANAGER: Beverly Villela (512-978-0740, Beverly.Villela@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends GR-MU, Community Commercial-Mixed Use Combining District, zoning. See the Basis of Recommendation section below. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: May 5th, 2026: March 17th, 2026: Approved applicant postponement to May 5th, 2026 on the consent agenda. February 17, 2026: Approved applicant postponement to March 17th, 2026 on the consent agenda. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question consists of approximately 11.29 acres located at 11716 ½ North FM 973 Road and is assigned the zoning designation of Interim–Rural Residential (I-RR) district zoning. The site is currently undeveloped. The applicant is requesting Community Commercial–Mixed Use (GR-MU) combing district zoning to allow for a mixed-use development consisting of low-rise multifamily residential (approximately 248 units) and commercial retail uses along the FM 973 frontage. The 02 C14-2025-0112 - Lagos Austin West FM 973 Mixed Use; District 11 of 12 C14-2025-0112 Page 2 proposed zoning would allow for a mix of residential and non-industrial uses that are intended to serve both future residents and the surrounding area. Surrounding land uses include vacant land within the City of Manor’s jurisdiction to the north, undeveloped land and Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning to the south and west, and undeveloped land within Austin’s ETJ to the east. The property is located near the future Wildhorse Collector Road, which is planned to improve connectivity in the area. Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and B (Aerial View). Staff recommends the requested GR-MU zoning as it is consistent with the purpose statement of the Community Commercial district, which is intended to provide a range of retail, office, service, and residential uses that serve the surrounding community. The proposed zoning supports, mixed-use development along a major roadway and aligns with Imagine Austin goals related to housing choice and mixed-use development. The proposed zoning is compatible with surrounding land uses and zoning and will promote orderly development along the FM 973 corridor. The applicant is in agreement with the staff recommendation. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2025-0064 – Circle C Tract 110 DISTRICT: 8 ADDRESS: 11010-1/2 South Mopac Expressway Southbound ZONING FROM: CS-MU-CO TO: CS-MU-CO, to change conditions of zoning, including modification of the conditional overlay to remove prohibited uses and remove the provision which prohibits vehicular access to Dahlgreen Avenue in Ordinance No. 020801-31. SITE AREA: 67.138 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Circle C Land, LP (Erin D. Pickens) AGENT: Drenner Group PC (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Nancy Estrada (512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant general commercial services – mixed use – conditional overlay (CS-MU-CO) combining district zoning, to change conditions of zoning. The Conditional Overlay will be modified to remove the following prohibited uses on Tract B: Multifamily residential, General retail sales (convenience), General retail sales (general), Financial services, Personal improvement services, Restaurant (general) and Medical offices (over 5,000 square feet). The provision which prohibits vehicular access to Dahlgreen Avenue will be removed. All other portions of the Conditional Overlay that apply to Tract B (the subject property) will remain unchanged. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: May 5, 2026: April 21, 2026: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE NEIGHBORHOOD TO MAY 5, 2026 [H. SMITH; B. GREENBERG – 2ND] (8-0) A. FLORES, T. MAJOR, C. TSCHOEPE – ABSENT 03 C14-2025-0064 - Circle C Tract 110; District 51 of 58 C14-2025-0064 Page 2 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: Signatures of adjacent property owners have been submitted in response to the above- referenced rezoning case, opposing a rezoning of the property to anything other than CS- MU-CO, with no changes to the conditional overlay. The petition includes 0.0% of eligible signatures and therefore does not meet the 20% threshold for a valid petition. Please refer to Attachment D (Petition). The Circle C Board of Directors and Homeowners Association has provided a letter of support for the proposed modification to the Conditional Overlay. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject undeveloped property is described as Tract B and is a part of Tract 110 of the Stratus Property at Circle C. It consists of approximately 67 acres located along the west side of South Mopac Expressway (Loop 1), just north of State Highway 45. Zoning for this tract as well as several other Stratus properties in the vicinity was established in August 2002. Tract B is currently zoned general commercial services – mixed use – conditional overlay (CS-MU-CO) combining …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8-89-0042.0A(VAC) COMMISSION DATE: May 5, 2026 SUBDIVISION NAME: The Rhodes Subdivision (Total Plat Vacation) ADDRESS: 10109 FM Road 812, Austin, Texas 78719 APPLICANT(S): Millrose Properties Texas, LLC (Ken Blaker) AGENT: LJA Engineering, Inc (T.W. Hoysa, P.E.) ZONING: NA AREA: 22.383-acres COUNTY: Travis NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: N/A LOTS: 1 DISTRICT: NA WATERSHED: North Fork Dry Creek East JURISDICTION: City of Austin 2-Mile ETJ VARIANCE: N/A DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of the The Rhodes Subdivision total plat vacation. The applicant proposes to vacate The Rhodes Subdivision (Lot 1, Volume 88, Page 255 of the Plat Records of Travis County), which is comprised of one (1) platted lot on approximately 22.383-acres. The property is vacant and undeveloped. Once the plat vacation is approved, the property will go back to raw land. Plat vacations are not subject to H.B. 3167 requirements. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of this total plat vacation. The vacation of the subdivision meets applicable State and City of Austin Land Development Code requirements. CASE MANAGER: Juan Enriquez, Planning Officer PHONE: 512-974-2767 E-mail: juan.enriquez@austintexas.gov ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Location Map Exhibit B: The Rhodes Subdivision (Lot 1, plat to be vacated) Exhibit C: Plat Vacation Document 04 C8-89-0042.0A(VAC) - The Rhodes Subdivision; 2-Mile ETJ1 of 8 Rhodes Subdivision 04 C8-89-0042.0A(VAC) - The Rhodes Subdivision; 2-Mile ETJ2 of 8 04 C8-89-0042.0A(VAC) - The Rhodes Subdivision; 2-Mile ETJ3 of 8 04 C8-89-0042.0A(VAC) - The Rhodes Subdivision; 2-Mile ETJ4 of 8 VACATION INSTRUMENT THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TRAVIS TOTAL VACATION OF RHODES SUBDIVISION WHEREAS Millrose Properties Texas, LLC (“Proprietor”) is/are the owner(s) of all the real property included in Lot 1 of Rhodes Subdivision, a subdivision located in Travis County, Texas, and within the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction of the City of Austin (“City”), of which is recorded in Volume 88 Page 255 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas (the “Plat”), and whereas said lots comprise all of the land encompassed by the Plat; and WHEREAS, Proprietors now wish to vacate Lot 1 of the Plat in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 212.013 of the Texas Local Government Code NOW, THEREFORE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That Proprietors do hereby declare that, subject to the approval by the City’s Planning Commission and Travis County Commissioners Court, Lot 1 of said subdivision is vacated. It is understood that this action will in …
Transportation Analyses at Zoning Austin Transportation & Public Works | May 5, 2026 Curtis P. Beaty, P.E. Briefing Topics Triggers for a transportation analysis Types of transportation analyses at zoning Other transportation analyses 2 Triggers for a Transportation Analysis LDC – Chapter 26-6 ARTICLE 3. - TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS AND MITIGATION § 25-6-113 - TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS REQUIRED: “…if the expected number of trips generated by a project exceeds 2,000 vehicle trips per day.” § 25-6-114 - NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC ANALYSIS REQUIRED: o Development on a residential (Level 1) or collector street (Level 2) o Development will add more than 300 vehicles trips per day to the street o Street that development accesses has more than 50% frontage of SF1-SF5 designated lots o Only consider from development’s property line to nearest arterial (Level 3 or 4 street) o Each street segment/block to be considered independently 3 Triggers for a Transportation Analysis ITE Trip Generation Manual (v 12) Forecasts the number and type of daily trips generated by a proposed development Based on land use, land setting, and proposed intensities Documented in the “TIA Determination Worksheet” 4 Types of Transportation Analyses At Zoning/Re-zoning Types of Analyses Zoning Transportation Analysis (ZTA): Unknowns at Zoning: Trip generation estimates TDM considerations Bike/Ped considerations Street capacity analysis Proposed driveway access locations/considerations ROW needs per ASMP Actual driveway locations Actual land uses/intensities Site’s functionality Specific TDM plan Potential waiver requests Phasing plan and build-out year(s) Specific Mitigations Deferred to Site Plan 6 Types of Analyses Neighborhood Traffic Analysis (NTA): Specific triggers “…a simplified analysis that assesses the effect of a proposed project on a residential street.” Limited in scope Existing traffic Projected operating level Potential mitigations 7 Neighborhood Traffic Analysis (NTA) Proposed site does not take access to this street block: no NTA required Site takes access to street and street block exceeds 50% SF1-SF5 frontage: NTA required & Development will add more than 300 daily vehicle trips to street: NTA required Site takes access to street, but street block has less than 50% SF1-SF5 frontage: no NTA required 8 Neighborhood Traffic Analysis (NTA) • Measured Face-of-Curb to Face-of Curb • Not a maximum capacity • Actual traffic volumes can exceed these thresholds • Other street …
CIRCLE C HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. 7817 LA CROSSE AVENUE • AUSTIN, TEXAS 78739 • ( 512) 288-8663 City of Austin Mayor Kirk Watson City Council Members – Natasha Harper-Madison; Vanessa Guentes; Jose Valasquez, Jose Vela; Ryan Alter; Krista Laine; Mike Siegel; Paige Ellis; Zohaib Qadri & Marc Duchen 301 W 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 May 3, 2026 Dear Mayor Watson and Council Members, Subject: Proposed Stratus Project at 11010 ½ South Mopac Expressway Southbound In anticipation of the May 5, 2026 Planning and Zoning meeting on the above referenced matter, the Circle C HOA Board offers a point of clarification on the previous letter of Dec.10, 2025 (attached hereto) as follows: The December 10 letter should not be construed as an expression of support for the Stratus request to change the use of the tract from commercial to multi-family. CCHOA does not formally support (conditionally or otherwise) or oppose the Stratus application. Instead, the purpose of the December letter was twofold: (a) to emphasize the need to go through the proper procedure and (b) to emphasize what the CCHOA Board perceives as serious safety and traffic concerns that should be addressed in the terms of any approvals that the City may choose to grant. This letter and the December 10 letter represent the opinions of the HOA Board of Directors, and should not be interpreted as indicative of the opinions or concerns that individual residents in Circle C may have expressed on their own. Sincerely, Circle C Board of Directors Circle C Homeowners Association 03 C14-2025-0064 - Circle C Tract 110; District 51 of 2 CIRCLE C HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. 7817 LA CROSSE AVENUE • AUSTIN, TEXAS 78739 • ( 512) 288-8663 CC: TxDot - Megan.Dutton@txdot.gov; William.Semora@txdot.gov; Orlando.Gallegos@txdot.gov CC: kirk.watson@austintexas.gov; district1@austintexas.gov; district2@austintexas.gov; district3@austintexas.gov; district4@austintexas.gov; district5@austintexas.gov; district6@austintexas.gov; district7@austintexas.gov; district8@austintexas.gov; district9@austintexas.gov; district10@austintexas.govn; nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov 03 C14-2025-0064 - Circle C Tract 110; District 52 of 2
PETITION ,^,", ff fl7filn File Number: Cl4-2025-0064 - Circle C Tract I l0 Address of Rezoning Request: ll0l0-ll2 South Mopac Exoressway Southbound To: Austin City Council We, the undersigned owners of property affected by the requested zoning change described in the referenced file, do hereby protest against any change of the Land Development Code which would zone the property to any classification other than GS-MU-CO - General Commercial Services - Mixed Use - Conditional Overlav, district. REASONS FOR OUR PROTEST: As members of the surrounding community, we strongly oppose the proposed modification to the conditional overlay affecting this property. Residents purchased their homes with the understanding that the existing Circle C Development Agreement and its zoningprotections would remain in place. We do not support amendments that would fundamentally alter those expectations. Environmental Constraints : The property lies within the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone, the Barton Springs Watershed, and a designated Drinking Water Protection Zone. As such, it is subject to strict regulations, including impervious cover limits enforced by TCEQ and the Save Our Springs (SOS) Ordinance. Any intensification of development raises concerns about long-term environmental impacts and water quality. Traffic and Safety Impacts: Proposed access to Dahlgreen Avenue----even if limited to emergency vehicles-would increase traffrc near Kiker Elementary School and create additional safety risks. The addition of high- density multifamily units is likely to increase congestion, noise, and pollution. Furthermore, projected vehicle trip estimates may be understated, particularly given the limited availability of public transportation in the area. Property Values: Homeowners purchased their properties based on the 2002 zoning and associated conditional overlays. Changes of this magnitude may negatively impact nearby property values and undermine long-standing community expectations. Deviation from Neighborhood Character: The proposed development represents a significant departure from the existing low-density, 03 C14-2025-0064 - Circle C Tract 110; District 51 of 17 single-family character of the Circle C community. Many residents view this as overdevelopment that is incompatible with the established neighborhood pattem. Concerns Regarding Spot Zoning: The proposal may be perceived as a form of spot zoning or as granting a special privilege to a single property owner to maximize parcel value, rather than adhering to consistent, community- wide planning principles. Quality of Life Considerations: Decisions should prioritize the long-term well-being of residents, including impacts related to noise, light pollution, traffrc, and overall livability. Please Use Black Ink Wen Signing Petition , / t'ff\N il/a,w {0--{4A ,/1q …
-----Original Message----- From: Adrienne Flannery Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 3:27 PM To: Estrada, Nancy <Nancy.Estrada@austintexas.gov> Subject: C14-2025-0064 External Email - Exercise Caution Dear Nancy, I received a notice regarding the rezoning of Trace 11010-1/2 south Mopac Expressway Southbound. I live at 5704 Galsworthy Ct, which backs up to Dahlgreen Ave and I strongly oppose the amendments to the conditions of the zoning. What is in place was already a compromise with the developer. Looking at the proposed development, the traffic that it will cause coming into the neighborhood as well as light pollution, animal displacement, and extra pull on the already stressed water system in a very sensitive recharge zone is not what we agreed to when we moved into this house. Thank you for taking your time to listen to our feedback. Sincerely, Adrienne Flannery Homeowner 5704 Galsworthy Ct CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov". 03 C14-2025-0064 - Circle C Tract 110; District 81 of 4 From: Arnaud Moutard Sent: Friday, May 1, 2026 5:43 PM To: Boone, Scott - BC <BC-Scott.Boone@austintexas.gov>; Smith, Hank - BC <bc- Hank.Smith@austintexas.gov>; Flores, Alejandra - BC <BC-Alejandra.Flores@austintexas.gov>; Stern, Lonny - BC <BC-Lonny.Stern@austintexas.gov>; Major, Taylor - BC <BC- Taylor.Major@austintexas.gov>; Tschoepe, Christian - BC <BC-Christian.Tschoepe@austintexas.gov>; Greenberg, Betsy - BC <bc-Betsy.Greenberg@austintexas.gov>; Osta Lugo, Luis - BC <BC- Luis.OstaLugo@austintexas.gov>; Fouts, David - BC <BC-David.Fouts@austintexas.gov>; De Portu, Felix - BC <BC-Felix.Deportu@austintexas.gov>; Puzycki, Ryan - BC <BC- Ryan.Puzycki@austintexas.gov>; Estrada, Nancy <Nancy.Estrada@austintexas.gov>; Cortes, Andrew - BC <BC-Andrew.Cortes@austintexas.gov> Subject: Oppose Zoning Change for Stratus Property along Mopac External Email - Exercise Caution Please note for the record that our household continues to oppose the proposed zoning change for Tract 110 in Circle C (near Dahlgreen and La Crosse), case C14-2025-0064. The current zoning (approved in 2002) includes a Conditional Overlay that restricts uses and explicitly prohibits vehicular access to Dahlgreen Avenue. Homeowners purchased properties with the understanding that this restriction would remain in place. The proposal to remove this prohibition represents a significant and concerning change. Residents have several ongoing concerns: Lack of notice and transparency: After the proposal was put on hold last year, no new signage was posted along Dahlgreen regarding the April 21 hearing. Many residents only …
We are very disappointed in our HOA board’s lack of communication to our community and we are going to have to work on that with them separately, but we feel like we need to come forward today to ask you to reconsider this zoning effort. When Stratus first created a Master Plan for the entire Circle C community they included this Tract and there have been so many things developed since then that make the original plan of exit points in our community a really bad idea. We need major studies to address the dangers by two schools, one college, one giant community pool and a preschool nearby. It is not a good idea to add 1500 cars to our community circulating on residential streets. When asked if Stratus has similar developments to their proposed Tract 110 - the HOA Board said at last week’s meeting that Stratus referenced the Lantana Development off of Southwest Parkway as a similar quote unquote luxury development. I would like to point out that the Lantana and surrounding Stratus properties is the first major development in that area and so it has excellent roads and access points for a development of this size. Unfortunately, TRACT 110 is the LAST major development in Circle C not the first and we do not have a safe way to do what they are asking. Tract 110 is better suited for a rec center or a LEED certified museum in line with the UT Texas Wildflower Center not a huge last-ditch effort to make a lot of money – upwards of $200 MILLION destroying our community. The best location for a development of this size is actually on Slaughter Lane. There are wonderful swaths of land that have low single level retail mini malls that could easily be redeveloped with multi-level mixed use condo developments with four lane road infrastructure already in place, wonderful restaurants, doctor’s office, urgent care, a movie theatre, an HEB for easy walkable access that would love and actually need more business as well as great access to MOPAC and public transportation. We do not need to destroy this giant ecological gem of a land for something that isn’t safe and doesn’t make sense. Please ask Stratus to go back to CAD and present some new ideas with their zoning efforts factoring in our willingness for a well thought-out seamless, feasible master plan. Thank …
CIRCLE C HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. 7817 LA CROSSE AVENUE • AUSTIN, TEXAS 78739 • ( 512) 288-8663 City of Austin Mayor Kirk Watson City Council Members – Natasha Harper-Madison; Vanessa Guentes; Jose Valasquez, Jose Vela; Ryan Alter; Krista Laine; Mike Siegel; Paige Ellis; Zohaib Qadri & Marc Duchen 301 W 2nd Street Austin, TX 78701 May 3, 2026 Dear Mayor Watson and Council Members, Subject: Proposed Stratus Project at 11010 ½ South Mopac Expressway Southbound In anticipation of the May 5, 2026 Planning and Zoning meeting on the above referenced matter, the Circle C HOA Board offers a point of clarification on the previous letter of Dec.10, 2025 (attached hereto) as follows: The December 10 letter should not be construed as an expression of support for the Stratus request to change the use of the tract from commercial to multi-family. CCHOA does not formally support (conditionally or otherwise) or oppose the Stratus application. Instead, the purpose of the December letter was twofold: (a) to emphasize the need to go through the proper procedure and (b) to emphasize what the CCHOA Board perceives as serious safety and traffic concerns that should be addressed in the terms of any approvals that the City may choose to grant. This letter and the December 10 letter represent the opinions of the HOA Board of Directors, and should not be interpreted as indicative of the opinions or concerns that individual residents in Circle C may have expressed on their own. Sincerely, Circle C Board of Directors Circle C Homeowners Association 03 C14-2025-0064 - Circle C Tract 110; District 81 of 2 CIRCLE C HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. 7817 LA CROSSE AVENUE • AUSTIN, TEXAS 78739 • ( 512) 288-8663 CC: TxDot - Megan.Dutton@txdot.gov; William.Semora@txdot.gov; Orlando.Gallegos@txdot.gov CC: kirk.watson@austintexas.gov; district1@austintexas.gov; district2@austintexas.gov; district3@austintexas.gov; district4@austintexas.gov; district5@austintexas.gov; district6@austintexas.gov; district7@austintexas.gov; district8@austintexas.gov; district9@austintexas.gov; district10@austintexas.govn; nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov 03 C14-2025-0064 - Circle C Tract 110; District 82 of 2
PETITION ,^,", ff fl7filn File Number: Cl4-2025-0064 - Circle C Tract I l0 Address of Rezoning Request: ll0l0-ll2 South Mopac Exoressway Southbound To: Austin City Council We, the undersigned owners of property affected by the requested zoning change described in the referenced file, do hereby protest against any change of the Land Development Code which would zone the property to any classification other than GS-MU-CO - General Commercial Services - Mixed Use - Conditional Overlav, district. REASONS FOR OUR PROTEST: As members of the surrounding community, we strongly oppose the proposed modification to the conditional overlay affecting this property. Residents purchased their homes with the understanding that the existing Circle C Development Agreement and its zoningprotections would remain in place. We do not support amendments that would fundamentally alter those expectations. Environmental Constraints : The property lies within the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone, the Barton Springs Watershed, and a designated Drinking Water Protection Zone. As such, it is subject to strict regulations, including impervious cover limits enforced by TCEQ and the Save Our Springs (SOS) Ordinance. Any intensification of development raises concerns about long-term environmental impacts and water quality. Traffic and Safety Impacts: Proposed access to Dahlgreen Avenue----even if limited to emergency vehicles-would increase traffrc near Kiker Elementary School and create additional safety risks. The addition of high- density multifamily units is likely to increase congestion, noise, and pollution. Furthermore, projected vehicle trip estimates may be understated, particularly given the limited availability of public transportation in the area. Property Values: Homeowners purchased their properties based on the 2002 zoning and associated conditional overlays. Changes of this magnitude may negatively impact nearby property values and undermine long-standing community expectations. Deviation from Neighborhood Character: The proposed development represents a significant departure from the existing low-density, 03 C14-2025-0064 - Circle C Tract 110; District 81 of 17 single-family character of the Circle C community. Many residents view this as overdevelopment that is incompatible with the established neighborhood pattem. Concerns Regarding Spot Zoning: The proposal may be perceived as a form of spot zoning or as granting a special privilege to a single property owner to maximize parcel value, rather than adhering to consistent, community- wide planning principles. Quality of Life Considerations: Decisions should prioritize the long-term well-being of residents, including impacts related to noise, light pollution, traffrc, and overall livability. Please Use Black Ink Wen Signing Petition , / t'ff\N il/a,w {0--{4A ,/1q …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2025-0064 – Circle C Tract 110 DISTRICT: 8 ADDRESS: 11010-1/2 South Mopac Expressway Southbound ZONING FROM: CS-MU-CO TO: CS-MU-CO, to change conditions of zoning, including modification of the conditional overlay to remove prohibited uses and remove the provision which prohibits vehicular access to Dahlgreen Avenue in Ordinance No. 020801-31. SITE AREA: 67.138 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Circle C Land, LP (Erin D. Pickens) AGENT: Drenner Group PC (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Nancy Estrada (512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant general commercial services – mixed use – conditional overlay (CS-MU-CO) combining district zoning, to change conditions of zoning. The Conditional Overlay will be modified to remove the following prohibited uses on Tract B: Multifamily residential, General retail sales (convenience), General retail sales (general), Financial services, Personal improvement services, Restaurant (general) and Medical offices (over 5,000 square feet). The provision which prohibits vehicular access to Dahlgreen Avenue will be removed. All other portions of the Conditional Overlay that apply to Tract B (the subject property) will remain unchanged. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: May 5, 2026: April 21, 2026: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE NEIGHBORHOOD TO MAY 5, 2026 [H. SMITH; B. GREENBERG – 2ND] (8-0) A. FLORES, T. MAJOR, C. TSCHOEPE – ABSENT 03 C14-2025-0064 - Circle C Tract 110; District 81 of 58 C14-2025-0064 Page 2 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: Signatures of adjacent property owners have been submitted in response to the above- referenced rezoning case, opposing a rezoning of the property to anything other than CS- MU-CO, with no changes to the conditional overlay. The petition includes 0.0% of eligible signatures and therefore does not meet the 20% threshold for a valid petition. Please refer to Attachment D (Petition). The Circle C Board of Directors and Homeowners Association has provided a letter of support for the proposed modification to the Conditional Overlay. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject undeveloped property is described as Tract B and is a part of Tract 110 of the Stratus Property at Circle C. It consists of approximately 67 acres located along the west side of South Mopac Expressway (Loop 1), just north of State Highway 45. Zoning for this tract as well as several other Stratus properties in the vicinity was established in August 2002. Tract B is currently zoned general commercial services – mixed use – conditional overlay (CS-MU-CO) combining …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2026, AT 5:00 P.M. CITY HALL, ROOM 1101 301 WEST SECOND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Urban Transportation Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Natalie Leone, 512-974- 3428, natalie.leone@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Susan Somers, Chair Daniel Kavelman, Parliamentarian Deshon Brown Heather Buffo Kevin Chen Nathan Fernandes Justin Jacobson Varun Prasad Joshua Sorin Spencer Schumacher, Vice Chair AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Transportation Commission Special Called meeting on 4/7/2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. Bond Funded Bridge Projects Update. Presentation by Eric Bailey, Deputy Director and Genest Landry, Assistant Director, Austin Capitol Delivery Services. Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Update. Presentation by Kristin Pipkin, Consulting Engineer, Austin Transportation and Public Works. COMMITTEE UPDATES 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Update from Commissioner Chen from the Downtown Commission regarding actions taken at the April 15, 2026, meeting. Update from Commissioner Schumacher from the Bicycle Advisory Council regarding actions taken at the April 21, 2026, meeting. Update from Commissioner Kavelman from the Pedestrian Advisory Council regarding actions taken at the May 4, 2026, meeting. Update from Chair Somers from the City Council Mobility Committee regarding actions taken at the April 29, 2026, meeting. Update from Chair Somers from the Community Advisory Committee of the Austin Transit Partnership Board regarding actions taken at the April 9, 2026, 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 accommodation no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Natalie Leone at …
URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, April 7, 2026 The Urban Transportation Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101, Austin, Texas. Chair Somers called the Commission Meeting to order at 5:06 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Susan Somers - (District 4) Nathan Fernandes – (District 2) Spencer Schumacher, Vice Chair - (District 9) Commissioners in Attendance Virtually: Heather Buffo - (District 1) Daniel Kavelman - (District 5) Varun Prasad, - (District 7) Justin Jacobson - (District 8) Deshon Brown (Mayoral) PUBLIC COMMUNICATION Scott Johnson APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING on 3/16/2026. The minutes of the 3/16/2026 meeting were approved on a motion from Commissioner Schumacher, seconded by Commissioner Fernandes, on a 7-0 vote, with Commissioners Chen, Jacobson and Sorin absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Project Connect Update, including the Federal Transit Administration record of decision for Austin Light Rail Phase 1. The commission received presentations from Jennifer Pyne, EVP, Planning, Community & Federal Programs, and Lindsay Wood, EVP, Engineering & Construction, Austin Transit Partnership. 3. Austin Core Transportation Plan Update. Movability Commuter Survey update The commission received a presentation from Kathleen Lu, Movability. 4. Citywide Lighting Plan update. 1 URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES The commission received a presentation from Joel Meyer, Transportation Officer, Austin Transportation and Public Works. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve the Right of Way Vacation for 2024-011813 LM - 1909 Comal Street The commission received a presentation from Christopher Bueckert, Real Estate Services Agent, Austin Transportation and Public Works. On a motion from Commissioner Kavelman, and a second from Commissioner Schumacher approved with an 8-0 vote, with Commissioners Chen and Sorin absent. 6. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding the 2026 Bond Program. On a motion from Commissioner Schumacher, and a second from Commissioner Fernandes approved with an 8-0 vote, with Commissioners Chen and Sorin absent. 7. Approve officer appointments to the Urban Transportation Commission. On a motion from Commissioner Schumacher, and a second from Commissioner Kavelman, the office of Chair was approved as amended with an 8-0 vote, with Commissioners Chen and Sorin absent. On a motion from Commissioner Somers, and a second from Commissioner Fernandes, the office of Vice Chair was approved as amended with an 8-0 vote, with Commissioners Chen and Sorin absent. On a …
Urban Transportation Commission – Bond Bridges Update Agenda 1 Barton Springs Road Bridge 2 Redbud Trail Bridge 3 William Cannon Road Overpass 4 Wishbone Bridge 2 2 Barton Springs Road Bridge 100 years old built in 1926 1946 Bridge Expansion 20,000 Vehicles per day Key Entrance to Zilker Park and for Major City Events FUNDING SOURCE: • Preliminary Design: 2012, 2018 and 2020 Bonds • Design: 2020 Bond • Construction: FHWA/City 3 City Council Actions 1 Direction from Council in 2020 Bond Resolution (20200812-011): 2 Previous Council Action/Hearings: 11/30/23 – Council conducts a public hearing to recommend the bridge replacement alternative 12/12/23 – Council work session on the recommended option 12/14/23 – Council conducts a public hearing and directs Staff to pursue replacement option 03/07/24 – Council Directs TPW Director to apply for a federal bridge grant to replace the bridge 05/02/24 – Council approves additional engineering services for the bridge replacement 04/24/25 – Council approves accepting $32M in grant funds from the FHWA for bridge replacement 4 Project Development Process PRELIMINARY PHASE 2015 - 2023 DESIGN PHASE 2024 - 2027 CONSTRUCTION PHASE 2027 - 2029 PUBLIC MEETING April 2023 RESPOND TO COMMENTS Summer 2023 REFINE REPORT Fall 2023 COUNCIL ACTION December 2023 60% DESIGN + NEPA PUBLIC MEETINGS + BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS FINAL DESIGN AND PERMITTING BID AND AWARD + COUNCIL ACTION CONSTRUCTION WE ARE HERE Analysis Structural and Mobility Analysis: • • • • External Structure - Spalling Concrete • ADA compliance – Pedestrian Circulation Internal Structure – Deteriorating Steel Geotechnical Data –Replacement Design • Pedestrian and Bicycle Mobility – no improvement to existing condition Cost/Benefit Analysis – extended life vs. cost Historic Analysis: • Coordinated with US Army Corps (USACE) and Texas Historic Commission (THC) • The bridge is a contributing feature to the Zilker Park Historic Landmark designation • The Texas Historic Commission has approved potentially fully replacing the bridge. As the process continues, the final design will be reviewed and approved by USACE and THC. 6 Current Condition Spalling Concrete in Bridge Structure Concrete Cores Delamination of Beams Curb And Railing Do Not Meet Current ADA Standards Load Restricted As Of November 2023 – Heavy Vehicles Moving Eastbound Must Use Outer Lanes 7 Project Options 8 Bridge Rehabilitation Bridge Structure Rehabilitation 1 Remove Existing Bridge Deck and Spandrel Columns 2 Remaining Portion of Existing Structure 3 New Components: Exterior Pairs of Arch Ribs, Spandrel Columns, …
Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Urban Transportation Commission Briefing Austin Transportation and Public Works May 5, 2026 Today’s Discussion CPRG Aligns With Regional Investments CPRG Goals Coalition Partners Key Findings from Research Study Key Measures Measure 1 Measure 2 Measure 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 2 CPRG Will Keep Central Texas Moving Purpose: CPRG will implement transportation demand strategies to keep people moving while an unprecedented level of construction occurs on regional roadways. Over the next 10-15 years: 27% Population Increase $20B+ In Public Funding 35+ Significant Construction Projects 3 Vehicle Miles Travelled Reduction Potential Existing State: Central Texas drivers travel 45 million miles per day CPRG Goal: Reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT) by 39 million miles over five years Reduction in VMT needed to achieve CPRG emissions goal: Average VMT per person in CAMPO region: Average number of people who need to make alternative travel choices: 21,304 per day 26 miles per day 820 per day 4 Who is Involved? 5 Transportation Research Survey Identified Challenges and Opportunities for CPRG 6 Key Measures Measure 1: Improve Existing Services $17,500,000 CapMetro Service CARTS Service Shuttle Service Measure 2: Invest in TDM Infrastructure $7,140,668 Mobility Hubs Bike/Ped Counter Expansion Air Quality Sensor Expansion Measure 3: Introduce Travel Options $22,625,000 TDM Platform Marketing + Education Direct Incentives 7 Measure 1 Transit Enhancements 1515X 935 801 2 CapMetro Active CapMetro Proposed CARTS Active CARTS Proposed 990 1511X 8 Measure 1 Annual Transit Service Evaluation Plan Each year (March–May), CapMetro, CARTS, and the City will review CPRG-funded services and consider adjustments based on the following priorities: • Construction Impacts • Available Transit Infrastructure and Resources • Operating Costs, and • Ridership Impacts on VMT. This data will be used for a service review and adjustment process to explore the potential scope of services across Austin and the region for the next calendar year. 9 Measure 2 | TDM Infrastructure 2026 Mobility Hubs Locations 2025 Bike/Ped Counters 2026 Bike/Ped Counters 2026 Purple Air Sensors 10 Measure 3 Community Engagement Movability Community Programs (Funded By CPRG) Construction Mitigation, Commute Rewards and Challenges, TDM Planning, Mobility Research, SchoolPool, Mobility Camps, and more... 11 Measure 3 Marketing Campaign Marketing and Creative Design Contract with Colehour + Cohen (C+C) Approved By Council on 2/26/26 Goal: Develop a diverse and inclusive marking campaign to inspire commuter mode shift. Scope …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2026, AT 5:30 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER ROOM 1401 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the African American Resource Advisory Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Nekaybaw Watson, 512-974-2562, nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Alexandria Anderson, Chair Roger Davis Dr. Chiquita Eugene Kyron Hayes Antony Jackson Kenneth Loyde Mueni Rudd Emmy Weisberg AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Justin Parsons, Vice Chair Sophia Dozier Joi Harden Daryl Horton Nelson Linder Antonio Ross Greg Smith The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the African American Resource Advisory Commission special called meeting on April 14, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion regarding a collaboration with Huston-Tillotson 3. Discussion regarding the STEM Symposium DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Create a working group regarding issues related to health care. 5. Create a working group regarding issues related to housing. 6. Create a working group regarding issues related to public safety. 7. Create a working group regarding issues related to employment. 8. Create a working group regarding issues related to cultural competency. 9. Approve the revision of the purpose and duties section of the bylaws. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Nekaybaw Watson at Austin City Clerk’s Office Department, at 512-974-2562 or nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the African American Resource Advisory Commission please contact Nekaybaw Watson at 512-974-2562 or nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov.
AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026 The African American Resource Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at the African American Cultural and Heritage Facility. Chair Anderson called the African American Resource Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Alexandria Anderson, Chair Justin Parsons, Vice Chair Roger Davis Nelson Linder Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Sophia Dozier Joi Harden Kyron Hayes Mueni Rudd Greg Smith Commissioners Absent: Dr. Chiquita Eugene Daryl Horton Antony Jackson Kenneth Loyde Antonio Ross Emmy Goss-Weisberg PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the African American Resource Advisory Commission regular meeting on April 7, 2026. The minutes from the meeting of April 7, 2026, were approved on Commissioner Davis’ motion, Vice Chair Parsons’ second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Eugene, Horton, Jackson, Loyde, Ross, and Weisberg were absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding the support and funding of American Gateways in the FY 2026-2027 Budget. The motion to approve a Recommendation to Council regarding the support and funding of American Gateways in the FY 2026-2027 Budget was approved on Vice Chair Parsons’ motion, Commissioner Dozier’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Eugene, Horton, Jackson, Loyde, Ross, and Weisberg were absent. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding the support and funding of the Career, Research, Learning and Development Institute (CARLDI) in the FY 2026-2027 budget. The motion to approve a Recommendation to Council regarding the support and funding of the Career, Research, Learning and Development Institute (CARLDI) in the FY 2026- 2027 budget was approved on Commissioner Dozier’s motion, Commissioner Davis’ second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Eugene, Horton, Jackson, Loyde, Ross, and Weisberg were absent. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding social services in the FY 2026-2027 Budget. The motion to approve a Recommendation to Council regarding social services in the FY 2026-2027 budget was approved on Commissioner Dozier’s motion, Commissioner Hayes’ second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Eugene, Horton, Jackson, Loyde, Ross, and Weisberg were absent. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding the support and funding for Mama Sana Vibrant Woman in the FY 2026-2027 Budget. The motion to approve a Recommendation to Council regarding the support and funding for Mama Sana Vibrant Woman in the FY 2026-2027 budget was approved on Vice …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE 2026 BOND ELECTION ADVISORY TASK FORCE MONDAY, May 4, 2026, AT 6:00 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, EVENTS CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the 2026 Bond Election Advisory Task Force may be participating by video conference. 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 Nicole Hernandez, 512-974-7644, nicole.hernandez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT MEMBERS: Mary Hager, Chair Ana Aguirre Nicole Conley Richard DePalma Robert Fiedler Donald Jackson Noelita Lugo Luke Metzger Kenneth Standley Ben Suddaby Heyden Walker CALL TO ORDER Frances Jordan, Vice Chair Tina Cannon Charles Curry JC Dwyer Jeremiah Hendricks Andrew Kogler Garry Merritt Katrina Miller Rachel Stone David Sullivan Kaiba White AGENDA 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 2026 Bond Election Advisory Task Force Regular Called meeting on April 27, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. Approve final 2026 Bond Election Advisory Task Force recommendations. Approve the Policy recommendations to be included in the Bond Election Advisory Task Force final recommendation. 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 Nicole Hernandez at Austin Capital Delivery Services Department, at 512-974-7644 and nicole.hernandez@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more information on the 2026 Bond Election Advisory Task Force, please contact Nicole Hernandez at 512-974-7644 or nicole.hernandez@austintexas.gov.
BEATF WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS - OPTION 3 $ 766,525,000.00 Updated 5.4.26 AFFORDABLE HOUSING TOTAL Development of Affordable Housing $ 200,000,000.00 $ 200,000,000.00 26.09% 100.00% Staff $ 25,000,000 $ - GHG Emissions % based on total 26.09% TOTAL Building Renovations and Replacements Parkland Acquisition Aquatic Program Parkland Infrastructure Program Recreation and Senior Center Improvement Program $ $ $ $ $ $ 175,000,000.00 22.83% 140,000,000 60,000,000.00 34.29% 55,000,000 6807 7.83% 45,000,000.00 25.71% 40,000,000 40,000,000.00 22.86% 15,000,000 10,000,000.00 5.71% 5,000,000 5.87% 5.22% 1.30% $ $ $ $ $ $ Colony Park Public Health Center/Library Northeast Public Health Center $ 85,100,000.00 64.91% $ - 5387.76 11.10% $ - 0.00% - $ 7184 0.00% Carver Museum Animal Service Center Campus Improvements Homeless Strategy Office $ 18,000,000.00 13.73% $ - $ $ 3,000,000.00 2.29% 3,000,000 $ $ 2.35% 0.39% 20,000,000.00 11.43% 10,000,000 1,593 2.61% 25,000,000.00 12.50% 25,000,000 8,289 3.26% PARKS AND OPEN SPACE Staff GHG Emissions % based on total TOTAL FACILITIES AND ASSETS Staff GHG Emissions $ $ 131,100,000.00 17.10% 28,000,000 20,860.76 % based on total TRANSPORTATION AND ELECTRIFICATION TOTAL Local Mobility - New Sidewalks Vision Zero Program Local Mobility - Safe Routes to School Local Mobility - Urban Trails Local Mobility - Bikeways Program Local Mobility - Transit Enhancements Program Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Bridge Rehabilitation & Reconstruction Program 147,000,000.00 19.18% 133,000,000 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 60,000,000.00 40.82% 33,000,000 -3656 7.83% 25,000,000.00 17.01% 30,000,000 -1898 3.26% 10,000,000.00 6.80% 10,000,000 -1143 1.30% 10,000,000.00 6.80% 30,000,000 -372 1.30% 15,000,000.00 10.20% 15,000,000 -860 1.96% 6,000,000.00 4.08% 7,000,000 -827 0.78% $ 13,000,000.00 8.84% $ - -70588 1.70% $ $ 8,000,000.00 5.44% 8,000,000 10666 1.04% Staff GHG Emissions −68,678 % based on total TOTAL Open Space Acquisition Small Scale Stormwater & Drainage Asset Management Stormwater & Drainage Partnership Opportunities Stormwater Resilience Program STORMWATER Staff GHG Emissions % based on total 113,425,000 14.80% 147,100,000 53804 12,000,000 10.58% 10,000,000 -3508 1.57% 9,000,000 7.93% 7,000,000 7247 1.17% 14,000,000 12.34% 15,000,000 3,000,000 2.64% 3,000,000 11273 ? 1.83% 0.39% Tannehill Creek - Bartholomew Park Stormwater Treatment Retrofit $ 1,400,000 1.23% 1,400,000 1039 0.18% Walnut Creek - North Acres Storm Drain Tannehill Creek - Morris Williams Stormwater Improvements Boggy Creek - Kealing park Green Infrastructure Program Walnut Creek - McNeil Drive Low Water Crossing Improvements Colorado River- CAPEX Water Quality Control Williamson Creek - Brassiewood Dr Ph 3 Neighborhood Stormdrain Improvements Boggy Creek - MLK …
BEATF Policy Recommendations The BEATF recommends the City Council consider the following policy recommendations: • City Council should actively pursue the participation of other taxing jurisdictions (Travis County, AISD) in capital projects benefitting their shared constituent taxpayers. • City Council should undertake a detailed cost analysis for each project/program in the bond package so that affordability (in the context of the City’s operating budget) can be considered when determining which projects/programs are considered for bond funding. • City Council should investigate alternative funding mechanisms for storm water projects, including modifications to the calculation of the drainage utility fees. • City Council should communicate to the public about the cost to the voter of the bond in at least the following 2 ways: o What is the monthly cost to the average voter? o What is the cost of inaction (failure to fund needed projects)? • City Council should require holistic community engagement before advancing a capital project. • City Council should review opportunities for the use of energy savings performance contracts. • City Council should, in connection with the work of future bond task forces, require that Staff include in its proposed project information an analysis of the savings realized by completion of the project.
REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MONDAY, MAY 4, 2026, 4:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM, #1101 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Public Safety Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Chelsea Pfeifer at chelsea.pfeifer@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2498. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Enrique Duran II, Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Daniel Godwin David Holmes Michael Sierra-Arévalo CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Vice Chair Denise L Eger Kimberly Hidrogo Timothy Ruttan 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 April 6, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. 5. Austin Fire Quarterly Report. Presentation by Tom Vocke, Assistant Chief, Austin Fire. Discussion of Austin Firefighters Association budget and sworn staff priorities. Presented by David Girouard, President, Austin Firefighters Association. Discussion of Austin Police Oversight Mediation Program and responses to questions from Recommendation 20250908-006. Presented by Gail McCant, Director, Austin Police Oversight. Discussion of sexual assault data with Austin Police, SAFE Alliance, BRAVE Alliance, Travis County District Attorney’s Office, and Sexual Assault Response and Resource Team (SARRT). Presented by Deanna Lichter, Commander, Austin Police, Marcy Alonzo, Community Engagement Specialist, Austin Police, Andrea Austin, Director, Travis County District Attorney’s Office, Alison Kolb, Vice President, SAFE Alliance, Noor Wehbe, Nurse Educator, BRAVE Alliance. Wildfire Readiness Update. Presentation by David Skowron, Division Chief, Austin Fire. 6. DISCUSSION AND ACTION 7. Approve a recommendation from the Collective Sex Crime Response Model working group regarding SARRT. 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 …
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, April 6, 2026 The Public Safety Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Monday, April 6, 2026, at Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Ramírez called the Public Safety Commission Meeting to order at 4:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Timothy Ruttan, Vice Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Enrique Duran II Kimberly Hidrogo Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Yasmine Smith PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on March 2, 2026. The March 2, 2026 meeting minutes were approved as amended with the following amendment on Commissioner Duran’s motion, Vice Chair Ruttan’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Smith was off the dais. Commissioners Holmes and Sierra-Arévalo were absent. The amendment was under FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: “Austin Police Oversight discussion on Mediation Remediation program” DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion of small vehicle use by public safety departments with Rick Harland, Assistant Director, Austin Fleet Mobility Services. Presentation was made by Rick Harland, Assistant Director, Austin Fleet Mobility Services, Wesley Hopkins, Chief of Staff, Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical 1 Services, Tom Vocke, Assistant Chief, Austin Fire, Lee Rogers, Chief of Staff, Austin Police. 2. 4. Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin Police. Presentation by Lee Rogers, Chief of Staff, Austin Police. Presentation was made by Lee Rogers, Chief of Staff, Austin Police. Discussion of Austin Police operating procedures for disclosure of bodycam footage to Travis County post arrest with Austin Police, Travis County Attorney’s Office and Travis County Defender's Office. Presentation by Lee Rogers, Chief of Staff, Austin Police, Lucio del Toro, First Assistant County Attorney, Travis County Attorney’s Office, Adeola Ogunkeyede, Chief Public Defender for Travis County, Travis County Defender’s Office. Presentation was made by Lee Rogers, Chief of Staff, Austin Police, Lucio del Toro, First Assistant County Attorney, Travis County Attorney’s Office, Adeola Ogunkeyede, Chief Public Defender for Travis County, Travis County Defender’s Office. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 5. Update from the Collective Sex Crime Response Model working group. Update was given by Chair Ramírez. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. Commissioner Duran was elected as Chair on Commissioner Ruttan’s motion, Chair Ramírez’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Holmes and Sierra-Arévalo were absent. Commissioner Ramírez was elected as Vice Chair on Commissioner Bernhardt’s motion, Commissioner Godwin’s second on …
Mediation Program Public Safety Commission May 4, 2026 1 Agenda 01 About Austin Police Oversight 02 Authority 03 About Mediation 04 Process 05 Benefits 2 1. About Austin Police Oversight 3 About Austin Police Oversight The mission of Austin Police Oversight is to provide impartial oversight of the Austin Police Department’s conduct, practices, and policies to enhance accountability, inform the public to increase transparency and create sustainable partnerships throughout the community. ACCOUNTABILITY TRANSPARENCY PARTNERSHIPS 4 About Austin Police Oversight WHAT WE DO WHAT WE DO NOT DO Separate, independent, civilian oversight Review all community complaints We have full access to all APD databases Make recommendations to the Chief of Police & City Manager related to discipline, administrative policies and training Educate community members about the complaint process, our reports and recommendations, and their rights when interacting with law enforcement We do NOT work for or report to APD orthe Chief of Police We do NOT oversee other law enforcement agencies We do NOT oversee criminal cases We do NOT administer discipline to officers We are NOT the final decision-makers on issues related to discipline and training 5 2. Authority 6 Authority: Meet and Confer Agreement Mediation authorization is established in the 2024 Meet and Confer Agreement between City of Austin and the Austin Police Association (APA) in Article 17, Disciplinary Actions, Demotion, & Appeals. Section 16—The CITY shall implement a voluntary mediation process concerning both citizen and internal complaints. The ASSOCIATION may appoint two persons to work with the CITY in developing the specific operating procedure. The process shall include and be based upon the following concepts: a) Mediation shall be an option offered to the complainant at any time during the investigatory process in which the Chief deems appropriate. Mediation shall only be offered in cases in which allegations are for minor policy violations, such as rudeness. The Chief or their designee shall have final authority as to whether mediation is an appropriate avenue for remedy. b) For a complaint to proceed to mediation, both the Officer and the complainant must voluntarily agree. c) Once mediation has been agreed to, the matter cannot be returned to the Department to be handled as a disciplinary matter. 7 Authority: General Orders Mediation authorization is also established in the Austin Police Department (APD) General Orders: 902.6.5 Investigations Handled Through Mediation As an alternative to the normal IA …
Briefing: Public Safety Commission Recommendation 20250908-006 Austin Police Oversight | 05.04.2026 Overview Purpose: Provide the Public Safety Commission with a summary of APO’s responses to recommendation 20250908-006 Scope: Annual Reporting, Compliance, public data accessibility, Complaints process & outcomes, CPRC, Miscellaneous Annual Reporting PSC Request: Present the most recent Annual Report at a publicly posted Council Meeting. APO Response: • 2024 Report presented via memo on October 13, 2025, to Mayor and Council • 2024 Report published October 14, 2025 • Council presentation on December 9, 2025 Compliance APOA Austin Police Oversight Act PSC Recommendation: Published compliance Plan. APO Response: • APO already complies with the Act; a separate plan is not required. Complaint Database PSC Recommendation: Create a Searchable, Public Complaint Database APO Response: • Complaint documentation is already searchable online • The interface was challenging • March 19, 2026, COA new website launched CPRC Support/ Staff Liaison PSC Recommendation: Assign City Clerk Staff as CPRC liaison. APO Response: • APO has not articulated any strain on staff resources. • Will collaborate with CMO and City Clerk’s Office to address any challenges. Annual Report Timeline PSC Questions: Annual Report Schedule, Edit and Review Authority. APO Response: • All department annual reports will be released after the City Manager’s Year in Review. • APO aim is Q4 each Year • Austin Communication and Engagement and the City Manager’s Office have review, edit, and approval authority of APO’s Annual Report. Compliance PSC Questions: Posting requirement, Reporting Gaps, Data Infrastructure APO Response: • All Complaints submitted to APO in 2025 are published on APO’s website. Anonymous Complaints are not separated out. • APO does not publish Compliments • Oral & Written reprimands are reported in aggregate numbers and published as part of our annual report. • Compliant Process & Outcomes PSC Questions: Training & Case Management APO Response: • Complaint Staff receive ongoing training • Options for filing • Supervisor Referral outcomes • Complaint trends Community Police Review Commission PSC Questions: Case review, vacancies, case briefings & recommendations, APO Response: • Working groups for case triage established • Vacancies filled by alternates • Case briefings will take place in closed session • Document storage on CPRC website Miscellaneous PSC Questions: Press Conf. Funding, Website accessibility, Hiring APO Response: • APO participation in critical incidents press conferences is a national best practice supporting transparency and real-time monitoring. • No additional funding allocation during budget …
Public Safety Commission Quarterly Austin Fire | Tom Vocke | Chief of Staff | FY26 Q2 Emergency Response Time Trends 130,000 110,000 90,000 70,000 11:00 10:00 9:00 8:00 7:00 6:00 Incident Volume (All Priorities) 103,626 109,280 110,304 108,750 107,659 89,541 89,563 81,973 86,636 87,935 92,612 89,797 86,974 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23 FY24 FY25 FY26* Response Times (Priorities 1-3, 4M) 8:51 9:00 9:13 9:12 9:24 9:35 Response Time Standard: 8 minutes 9:58 10:28 9:55 10:28 10:32 10:25 10:22 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23 FY24 FY25 FY26 YTD *Projected number based on current YTD call volume. On Jul 8, 2025, the Chief Medical Officer evaluated medical dispatching in collaboration with ATCEMS and AFD, which will have an effect on call dispatching/volume. 2 Facility Improvement Projects Recently Completed Projects: Station 17 Remodel completed in February Station 33 Internal ceiling replacement completed in March Fire Station 17 Day Room Before and After Remodel 3 Automatic Aid Dispatching the closest unit to a 911 call, regardless of department or jurisdiction. Auto Aid contributes to decreased response times for Austin and Travis County. Recent Success: On March 25th, a fire at 5920 J M Holloway Ln spread quickly consuming trees, several parts vehicles, debris, and tires due to dry conditions with shifting winds. A tender from ESD 11 (Tender 1101) and ESD 12 (Tender 1201) were dispatched due to water supply issues. ESD 11’s skid steer also responded to assist with overhaul. Both ESD 11 and ESD 12 sent an engine to assist. In total, this fire had 31 units on scene. AFD, ESD 11, and ESD 12 responding to a fire together. 4 Overdose Response FY26 Q2 All AFD personnel are trained on Naloxone administration and each unit carries the medication. The increase in FY25 Q2 may be due to new reporting requirements for Narcan use starting Dec 2024. 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 154 115 75 122 117 81 140 106 71 88 63 51 97 66 50 106 76 58 FY25 Q1 FY25 Q2 FY25 Q3 FY25 Q4 FY26 Q1 FY26 Q2 Total calls where Narcan was given Number of times AFD administered or assisted Patient improvement cases 5 Investigations Percent of Arson Fires Cleared: - FY 25 Q3: - FY 25 Q4: - FY26 Q1: - FY26 Q2: 50% 36% 36% 44% National …
Public Safety Commission Wildfire Readiness Update Austin Fire | David Skowron | Division Chief, Wildfire Division | FY26 Q1&2 BE IT RESOLVED... "Provide a progress report every six months to the Public Safety Commission for the following important components of a comprehensive WUI risk reduction plan." Council Resolution NO. 20160512-016 The information presented in this update are maintained in real-time through dynamic data. 2 1) The number of local CWPPs completed and implemented is 26. Local level CWPPs are community-led initiatives that Austin Fire facilitates and supports. The Division's FAC team has prioritized re-engaging and supporting these communities. One community has become FireWise in 2026, with four more on the way this year. 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 CWPPs By Year 5 4 3 4 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2004 2008 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2017 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Year to date 3 2) The number of local CWPPs started but not completed is 21. The Community Risk Assessment (CRA) and Action Plan are important steps in the Firewise USA recognition process. When combined, CRAs and Action Plans act as a supplement to the Austin Travis County CWPP. Engaged Communities by Council District 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 5 4 3 3 1 0 0 2 2 1 CD 1 CD 2 CD 3 CD 4 CD 5 CD 6 CD 7 CD 8 CD 9 CD 10 Engaged Communities by Council District 4 3) The percentage of high-risk WUI areas in which identification of potential local CWPP planning areas is still ongoing is 46%. Of the 14% of Austin classified as high-risk, 54% is covered by a local level CWPP, and 46% are identified as opportunity zones where a local level CWPP could be implemented. 5 4) The number of public presentations in the past six months is 29. The number of home assessments provided in Q1 and Q2 is 157. Division has a goal of 500 SIZE evaluations per year. Number of SIZE Completions by Month (Q1 & Q2) 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 October November December January February March Number of SIZE Completions by Month (Q1 & Q2) 6 5) The number, size type and location of fuel mitigation activities in the last six months. 14 prescribed fires completed at over 1800 acres, by assisting partner agencies. …
April 3, 2026 RE: Austin/Travis County SARRT’s Call to Action Who We Are The Austin/Travis County Sexual Assault Response & Resource Team (A/TC SARRT) is one of the oldest and most highly regarded coordinated community responses in the state of Texas comprised of law enforcement, prosecutors, forensic nurses, mental health providers, advocates, and survivors unified in the response to post-pubescent adolescent and adult sexual assault victims. For over two decades, the A/TC SARRT’s mission has been to enhance the local response to sexual assault through ongoing collaboration, training, and coordination among agencies charged with responding to these crimes. What We Stand For The A/TC SARRT is committed to the following principles as we evaluate the future of forensic exam services in Austin and Travis County: • Survivor-Centered Care: All decisions must be grounded in trauma-informed practice, cultural humility, and accessibility including meaningful choice in who provides their care. This includes removing barriers for LGBTQ+ individuals, foreign- born survivors, and other populations who face systemic obstacles to care. • Provider Standards: Forensic exam providers must deliver the highest standard of care through certified practitioners who demonstrate cultural competence, trauma- informed approaches, and current best practices in forensic examination and must meet the Forensic Exam Provider Requirements as outlined by the A/TC SARRT. Providers must also maintain responsive partnership with coordinated community response teams and the trust necessary to serve survivors effectively. The A/TC SARRT expects all providers to meet and maintain these standards as a condition of community support. • Systemic Accountability: All service providers in the continuum of service, including healthcare and law enforcement partners, must be held to the highest standards of care, including compensation structures that reflect the true cost and value of forensic examination services and legislative mandates. The Issue The A/TC SARRT is aware of SAFE Alliance's memorandum to Mayor Kirk Watson dated February 23, 2026, announcing the discontinuation of forensic examination services at Eloise House effective May 31, 2026. SAFE Alliance has been a cornerstone of this community's response to sexual violence, and we recognize the serious financial pressures driving this decision. We recognize that this moment calls for a more resilient long-term infrastructure. The A/TC SARRT's position is that the path forward must be grounded in an evidence based multi- provider model, one that sustains both SAFE Alliance and Brave Alliance, distributes capacity across the system, and ensures no single point of failure for …
. RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Public Safety Commission Recommendation Number XXXXXXXX-XXX: Long Term Infrastructure for Sexual Assault Forensic Examination and Survivor Services WHEREAS, The Austin Public Safety Commission serves as an advisory body to the city council on all budgetary and policy matters concerning public safety; and WHEREAS, the Public Safety Commission has been monitoring the progress, risks, and concerns of the Collective Sex Crimes Response Model (CSCRM) Working Group since November 2023. WHEREAS, the CSCRM has identified and presented on capacity constraints limiting forensic exams since 2024 to the Public Safety Commission . WHEREAS, the Public Safety Commission considered a recommendation to allocate additional investments as part of FY24-25 budget to support additional positions and fund forensic nursing staff at competitive market rates.1 WHEREAS, the Austin Travis County Sexual Assault Response & Resource Team (A/TC SARRT) is one of the oldest and most highly regarded coordinated community responses in the state of Texas comprised of law enforcement, prosecutors, forensic nurses, mental health providers, advocates, and survivors unified in the response to post-pubescent adolescent and adult sexual assault victims. WHEREAS, the A/TC SARRT, an integral member and collaborative force on the CSCRM Working Group, has identified a need for “more resilient long term infrastructure” in response to SAFE Alliance’s potential discontinuation of forensic examination services at Eloise House by May 31, 2026 calling for (1) the recognition of all providers as essential, (2) the establishment of equitable contracts with hospital networks, (3) equitable law enforcement contracts with all qualified providers, and (4) a survivor-oriented and strategically located city and/or county owned facility. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Public Safety Commission endorses the SARRT’s April 3, 2026 letter and recommends City Council, City Manager’s Office, and Austin Police Department pursue contracts to distribute capacity across the system. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Public Safety Commission recommends City Council and City Manager’s Office explore and support the establishment and funding of city and/or county-owned facilities for forensic examination and services to sexual assault survivors. 1 https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=433391 . Date of Approval: Motioned By: Seconded By: Vote: For: Against: Abstain: Off the dais: Absent: Attest: _____________________________________________
. RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Public Safety Commission Recommendation Number 20260504-007: Long Term Infrastructure for Sexual Assault Forensic Examination and Survivor Services WHEREAS, The Austin Public Safety Commission serves as an advisory body to the city council on all budgetary and policy matters concerning public safety; and WHEREAS, the Public Safety Commission has been monitoring the progress, risks, and concerns of the Collective Sex Crimes Response Model (CSCRM) Working Group since November 2023. WHEREAS, the CSCRM has identified and presented on capacity constraints limiting forensic exams since 2024 to the Public Safety Commission. WHEREAS, the Public Safety Commission considered a recommendation to allocate additional investments as part of FY24-25 budget to support additional positions and fund forensic nursing staff at competitive market rates.1 WHEREAS, the Austin Travis County Sexual Assault Response & Resource Team (A/TC SARRT) is one of the oldest and most highly regarded coordinated community responses in the state of Texas comprised of law enforcement, prosecutors, forensic nurses, mental health providers, advocates, and survivors unified in the response to post-pubescent adolescent and adult sexual assault victims. WHEREAS, the A/TC SARRT, an integral member and collaborative force on the CSCRM Working Group, has identified a need for “more resilient long term infrastructure” in response to SAFE Alliance’s potential discontinuation of forensic examination services at Eloise House by May 31, 2026 calling for (1) the recognition of all providers as essential, (2) the establishment of equitable contracts with hospital networks, (3) equitable law enforcement contracts with all qualified providers, and (4) a survivor-oriented and strategically located city and/or county owned facility. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Public Safety Commission endorses the SARRT’s April 3, 2026 letter and recommends City Council, City Manager’s Office, and Austin Police Department pursue contracts to distribute capacity across the system. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Public Safety Commission recommends City Council and City Manager’s Office explore and support the establishment and funding of city and/or county-owned facilities for forensic examination and services to sexual assault survivors. 1 https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=433391 . Date of Approval: May 4, 2026 Motioned By: Vice Chair Ramírez Seconded By: Commissioner Hidrogo Vote: 9-0 For: Chair Duran, Vice Chair Ramírez, Commissioner Bernhardt, Commissioner Eger, Commissioner Godwin, Commissioner Hidrogo, Commissioner Holmes, Commissioner Sierra- Arévalo, Commissioner Smith. Against: None. Abstain: None. Off the dais: None. Absent: Commissioner Ruttan. Attest: Chelsea Pfeifer (staff liaison)
OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY P.O. Box 1748, Austin, TX 78767 JOSÉ P. GARZA Telephone 512/854-9400 TRUDY STRASSBURGER DISTRICT ATTORNEY Telefax 512/854-4206 FIRST ASSISTANT Adult Monthly Sexual Assault Report (by Incident) March 20261 Case Staffing Snapshot: 03/1/26 to 03/31/262 APD Cases Total Cases Staffed Cases Not Filed by LEA Cases Declined by TCDA Cases Pending Further Investigation Cases Accepted 29 16 0 8 5 Case Prosecution Snapshot: 03/1/26 to 03/31/26 Cases Received for Prosecution Cases Rejected or Dismissed Defendant prosecuted in another case Insufficient evidence Unable to Locate or Necessary Witness Failed to Appear/Cooperate Cases Indicted Cases No Billed Cases Pled Cases Tried 35 19 0 10 6 18 4 1 1 2 7 0 7 0 1 The data summarized in this report was retrieved for analysis on April 15th, 2026 2 The case staffing totals included in this table represent sexual assault-related investigations that law enforcement detectives choose to staff with TCDA’s Sexual Assault Unit. Law enforcement agencies are not required to staff a case with TCDA before suspending an investigation or filing a case for prosecution. Ronald Earle Building, 416 W. 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Pending Cases by Year Received (as of 03/31/26) Year 2019 2020 2021 2022 # 2 1 3 10 Year 2023 2024 2025 2026 # 15 39 84 40 Cases Pled by Offense: 03/1/26 to 03/31/26 AGG SEXUAL ASSUALT ASSAULT CAUSE BODILY INJ INDECENT ASSAULT SEXUAL ASSAULT UNL RESTRAINT EXPOSE TO SBI Trial Outcomes: 03/1/26 to 03/31/26 N/A 1 2 1 2 1 N/A March 2026 Adult Sexual Assault Monthly Report (by Incident) Page 2 of 5 About this Report The Adult Sexual Assault Monthly Report endeavors to provide a monthly snapshot of adult sexual assault cases that are handled by the Travis County District Attorney’s Office (TCDA). For the purposes of this report, an adult sexual assault case can be any sexual assault case that is either staffed by TCDA’s Sexual Assault Unit before it is accepted for prosecution, or that is assigned to TCDA’s Sexual Assault Unit and is submitted, accepted, indicted, or otherwise prosecuted as one of the following offenses: Improper Sexual Activity with a Person in Custody or Under Supervision Improper Sexual Activity with a Committed Person Indecent Assault • Aggravated Kidnapping with Intent to Inflict Bodily Injury/Sexual Abuse • Aggravated Sexual Assault • Burglary of a Habitation with the Intent to Commit a Sexual Offense • • …
