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RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, August 19, 2025 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, August 19, 2025 The Resource Management Commission convened in a Regular Called meeting on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at Austin Energy Headquarters 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723. Chair Charlotte Davis called the Resource Management Commission meeting to order at 6:06 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Commissioner Charlotte Davis, Chair; Commissioner Martin Luecke; Commissioner Raphael Schwartz Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Commissioner GeNell Gary; Commissioner Alison Silverstein; Commissioner Danielle Zigon Commissioners Absent: Commissioner Paul Robbins, Vice Chair; Commissioner Trey Farmer; Commissioner Joseph Gerland PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: General- N/A APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Resource Management Commission Regular Called Meeting on July 15, 2025. The motion approving the minutes of the Resource Management Commission regular called meeting of July 15, 2025, was approved on Commissioner Zigon’s motion, Commissioner Luecke’s second on a 6-0 vote, with Vice Chair Robbins, Commissioners Farmer and Gerland absent, and two vacancies. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Recommend approval authorizing issuance of rebates for multifamily and commercial customer energy efficiency measures by Austin Energy during Fiscal Year 2025-26 in the aggregate amounts of $3,830,000 for multifamily programs and $3,375,000 for commercial programs, for a total combined budget amount of $7,205,000. Funding: $7,205,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Energy. The motion to recommend approval authorizing issuance of rebates for multifamily and commercial customer energy efficiency measures, was approved on Commissioner Silverstein’s motion, Commissioner Luecke’s second on a 6-0 vote, with Vice Chair Robbins, Commissioners Farmer and Gerland absent, and two vacancies. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, August 19, 2025 3. Recommend approval authorizing issuance of commercial and multifamily solar incentives during Fiscal Year 2025-2026, in an aggregated amount not to exceed $5,300,000 for customer-sited commercial solar installations and $2,000,000 for customer-sited multifamily installations, for a total combined budget amount of $7,300,000 to qualifying solar incentive projects. Funding: $7,300,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Austin Energy Operating Budget. The motion to recommend approval authorizing issuance of commercial and multifamily solar incentives during Fiscal Year 2025-2026, was approved on Commissioner Silverstein’s motion, Commissioner Schwartz’s second on a 6-0 vote, with Vice Chair Robbins, Commissioners Farmer and Gerland absent, and two vacancies. 4. Discussion and recommendation on changing city code that relates to allowable methods for board and commission communications. The motion to recommend changing …
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Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Minutes August 19, 2025 Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, August 19, 2025 The Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at the City of Austin, Permitting and Development Center, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Sin called the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE: Seonhye “Sonny” Sin, Chair Padmini Jambulapati, Vice Chair Hanna Huang Alpha Shrestha Nayer Sikder Kuo Yang COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE REMOTELY: Sarah Chen Sarah Xiyi Chen Zachary Dolling Hailey Easley Hugh Li Nirali Thakkar PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting on July 15, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of July 15, 2025, were approved on Commissioner Huang’s motion, Vice Chair Jambulapati’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Xiyi 1 Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Minutes August 19, 2025 Chen, Sikder and Yang were off the dais. Commissioners Moledina, Nguyễn, and Sha were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing from Dr. Lindsey Wilson, Director, Office of Equity and Inclusion and Shafina Khaki, Human Rights Officer, Office of Equity and Inclusion regarding the current priorities of the Office of Equity and Inclusion as they relate to Asian Americans in Austin. Briefing provided by Dr. Lindsey Wilson, Director, Office of Equity and Inclusion and Shafina Khaki, Human Rights Officer, Office of Equity and Inclusion. Staff briefing from Rick Ramirez, Deputy Officer, Intergovernmental Relations Office regarding newly signed laws from the 89th Texas Legislative session that impact Asian Americans Austinites. Briefing provided by Rick Ramirez, Deputy Officer, Intergovernmental Relations Office. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. 5. Discussion about Austin Police Department’s crimes Against Asian Austinites data. Discussed. Discussion regarding a potential Recommendation to Council to revamp the Community Liaison Office. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. 7. 8. Approve the dissolution of the Asian American Resource Center Working Group. The motion to approve the dissolution of the Asian American Resource Center Working Group was approved on Commissioner Huang’s motion, Commissioner Shrestha’s second on a 12-0 vote. Commissioners Moledina, Nguyễn, and Sha were absent. Approve the creation of an Asian American Resource Center Working Group focused on providing input and recommendations on the programming and projects at the Asian …
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HIV PLANNING COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, AUGUST 19TH, 2025 The HIV PLANNING COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE convened in a REGULAR meeting on TUESDAY, AUGUST 19TH 2025 at 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE in Austin, Texas. Kelle Martin called the HIV PLANNING COUNCIL EXECUTIVE MEETING to order at 5:05 p.m. Planning Council Members in Attendance: None. Planning Council Members in Attendance Remotely: Kelle’ Martin, Marquis Goodwin, Kristina McRae-Thompson, and Ashley Garling PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No speakers in attendance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the HIV Planning Council regular meeting of the Executive Committee on July 15th, 2025 The minutes from the meeting of 07/15/2025 were approved as written on Ashley Garling motion, Kristina McRae-Thompson second on a vote of 5-0. For: Kelle Martin, Marquis Goodwin, Kristina McRae- Thompson, and Ashley Garling. Against: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS 2. Members will declare conflict of interest with relevant agenda items, service categories, and/or service standards. Marquis Goodwin - Medical Case Management, Health Insurance Premium Cost Sharing Assistance (HIPCSA), Non-Medical Case Management, Linguistic Services, Medical Transportation. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Introductions/Announcements Introductions and announcements given by Rashana Raggs. Two prospective members to be interviewed at next Executive Committee meeting. Holly Bahamonde will represent the HIV Planning Council at U.S. Conference on HIV/AIDS. 4. Office of Support Staff Briefing Briefing given by Rashana Raggs. Refer to written report for further details. 5. Administrative Agent Staff Briefing Briefing given by Ken Martin. Refer to written report for further details. DISCUSSION ITEMS 6. Discussion of Member Reflectiveness Report Discussion led by Rashana Raggs. Refer to written report for further details. 7. Discussion of Member Attendance Report Discussion led by Rashana Raggs. All members are currently in good standing. Refer to written report for further details. 8. Interview of HIV Planning Council Applicant a. Drew Kyler Interview conducted by HIV Planning Council members. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 9. Discussion and approval of HIV Planning Council Applicant a. Drew Kyler The motion to approve Drew Kyler’s membership with the HIV Planning council was approved on Kelle Martin’s motion, and Marquis Goodwin second on a vote of 4-0. Final voting will be done at Full Council Meeting. For: Kelle Martin, Marquis Goodwin, Kristina McRae- Thompson and Ashley Garling. Against: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. 10. Discussion and approval of updates to officer training. The motion to table discussion of updates to officer training …
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SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN FIREFIGHTERS’, POLICE OFFICERS’ AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL’S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MONDAY, AUGUST 18, 2025, 11:00 AM HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT’S LEARNING AND RESEARCH CENTER 5202 E BEN WHITE, BLDG. 500 AUSTIN, TX 78741 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Jolsna Thomas, Chair Mitchell Kreindler Farah Ahmed, Vice Chair 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 Matthew Chustz, 512-974-2859, Matthew.Chustz@austintexas.gov. The committee may go into a closed session under the Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071, of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from legal counsel on any item on this agenda. CALL TO ORDER 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 from the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Special Called Meeting on July 16, 2025. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. Hear and rule on appeal(s) from the Austin Fire Department Battalion Chief written promotional examination administered on August 5, 2025, pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code, Section 143.034, and the City of Austin Fire Fighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations, Rule 7. Discussion and action regarding the request of one or more Austin Police Department candidates to the Commission to appoint a three-member board for another mental or physical examination, as applicable, pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code, Section 143.022(c), and City of Austin Fire Fighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations, Rule 5.05. 4. Discussion and action to approve future meeting dates and times. STAFF BRIEFINGS 5. Staff briefing from the Civil Service Office regarding promotional examination processes, disciplinary hearings, and fitness-for-duty actions. 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 …
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REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the URBAN RENEWAL BOARD August 18, 2025, REGULAR MEETING 6:00 pm STREET JONES BUILDING, ROOM 400A 1000 EAST 11TH ST, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78702 Some members of the Urban Renewal Board may be participating by videoconference and a quorum will be present at the location identified above. 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 Hunter Maples, (512) 974-3120 or hunter.maples@austintexas.gov. The Urban Renewal Board reserves the right to go into closed session to discuss any of the items on this agenda as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Byron Davis Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Tam Hawkins AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers who registered to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting, if speaking virtually, or who signed up prior to the meeting being called to order if speaking in person, 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 Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on July 7, 2025 1 of 2 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. 5. Update and discussion related to technology concerns and location for future meetings (Hunter Maples, Housing Department) Update and discussion related to URB Recommendation 20250331-001: FY26 Budget Recommendation (Mandy DeMayo, Interim Director, Housing Department) Updates and discussion regarding the requested Urban Renewal Plan amendment for 1201 E 11th St. (Jonathan Tomko, Planning Department) Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Pleasant Hill Collaborative and Rally Austin, including project status and anticipated timeline (Sean Garretson, Pleasant Hill Collaborative) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Discuss and authorize Chair Escobar to draft, approve, and publish an Annual Report EXECUTIVE SESSION 7. 8. Discuss legal matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section …
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REGULAR MEETING of the ARTS COMMISSION August 18, 2025, at 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001. 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the ARTS 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 Jesús Varela at jesus.varela@austintexas.gov or at 512-974-2444. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Gina Houston - Chair, Acia Gray - Vice Chair, Keyheira Keys, Felipe Garza, Heidi Schmalbach, Muna Hussaini, Celina Zisman, Faiza Kracheni, Sharron B Anderson, Nagavalli Medicharla 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 Arts Commission Regular Meeting on July 21, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation of how fiscal sponsors optimize the experience of all parties involved in City granting where they live — plus fiscal sponsorship best practices by Carman Gaines of Local Color, San José, CA. 3. Presentation of how fiscal sponsors optimize the experience of all parties involved in City granting where they live — plus fiscal sponsorship best practices by Thaddeus Squire of Social Impact Commons, Philadelphia, PA. 4. Discussion of Annual Review and Report STAFF BRIEFINGS 5. Staff briefing regarding an update on the Hotel Occupancy Tax by Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor. 6. Staff briefing regarding update on the Cultural Arts Funding Programs by Jesús Pantel, Cultural Funding Supervisor. 7. Staff briefing regarding an update on Art in Public Places by Jaime Castillo, Art in Public Places Manager. 8. Staff briefing regarding ACME Funding Guidelines final draft, by Morgan Messick, Assistant Director, ACME DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 9. Discussion and possible action on recommendation of the updated ACME funding guidelines. 10. Appoint new representative to the Downtown Commission. 11. Appoint new liaison to the Arts in Public Places Panel. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 12. Update from joint Arts/Music Commission Working Group on Urban Core Issues with Commissioners Schmalbach, and Gray(chair). …
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REGULAR MEETING of the LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION Monday, August 18, 2025 at 6:30 P.M. Austin City Hall, Boards & Commissions Room 1101 301 W 2nd St., Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the 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 Ryan Sperling, Office of the City Clerk, at 512-974-3568 or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Commissioner Appointment Commissioner Kitty McLeod, Vice Chair (she/they) District 1 Mariana Krueger (she/her) KC Coyne, Chair (they/them) District 2 VACANT Appointment District 9 District 10 Steven Rivas (he/him) District 3 Rocío Fierro-Pérez (she/her/ella) Mayor Brigitte Bandit (they/she) District 4 Alexander Andersen (he/him) Stakeholder Jerry Joe Benson (he/him) District 5 KB Brookins (they/them) Asher Knutson (he/him) District 6 Morgan Davis (he/him) J. Scott Neal Garry Brown CALL TO ORDER District 7 Taylor Treviño (she/her) District 8 AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder 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 LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission's regular meeting of July 21, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation regarding progress on the LGBTQ Community Center Feasibility Study Project in Atlanta and discussion of insights for the City of Austin’s LGBTQ+ Cultural Center Feasibility Study project. Presentation by Malik Brown, LGBTQ Community Center Feasibility Study Project Director, City of Atlanta and Fulton County Recreation Authority (AFCRA). 3. Update on LGBTQIA+-related bills in the special session of the Texas state legislature. Presentation by Miriam Laeky, Government Affairs Director, Equality Texas. 4. Discussion regarding programming and opportunities to get involved with the City of Austin Welcome Week, including avenues for collaboration with the Commission on Immigrant Affairs. 5. Discussion regarding Austin Police Department responses to commissioner questions at the April 2025 commission meeting. 6. Discussion regarding outcomes of the 4th World LGBTQI+ Conference for Criminal Justice Professionals. 7. Update regarding the City of Austin’s FY2025-26 budget as related to commission recommendations. 8. Update on the progress of …
July 21, 2025 Draft Minutes — original pdf
LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, July 21, 2025 The LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a special called meeting on Monday, March 17, 2025, at 6:30 PM at Austin City Hall, 301 W 2nd St., Austin, Texas 78701, Boards & Commissions Room 1101. Commissioners in attendance in person: Kitty McLeod (Vice Chair) Jerry Joe Benson Garry Brown Rocio Fierro-Pérez Asher Knutson Mariana Krueger J. Scott Neal Steven Rivas Commissioners in attendance remotely: Alexander Andersen KB Brookins Morgan Davis Vice Chair McLeod called the meeting to order at 6:33 PM. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission's regular meeting on June 16, 2025. The minutes of the June 16, 2025 meeting were approved on Commissioner Krueger’s motion, Commissioner Benson’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Brookins and Fierro-Pérez were off the dais. Chair Coyne and Commissioners Bandit and Treviño were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 1. Briefing regarding the status of current public health grants. Briefing by Cassandra DeLeon, Deputy Director, Austin Public Health. The presentation was made by Cassandra DeLeon, Deputy Director, Austin Public Health. 2. Briefing regarding the work of the Human Rights Division on Immigrant Affairs. Briefing by Shafina Khaki, Human Rights Officer for the City of Austin, and Rocio Villalobos, Immigrant Affairs Manager, Austin Equity & Inclusion. Item 2 was taken up before Item 1 without objection. Page 1 of 4 The presentation was made by Shafina Khaki, Human Rights Officer for the City of Austin, and Rocio Villalobos, Immigrant Affairs Manager, Austin Equity & Inclusion. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion regarding the Immigrant Affairs Quality of Life Study and findings on the queer immigrant experience in Austin. Presentation by Melissa Ortega, Chair, and Miriam Dorantes, Vice Chair, Commission on Immigrant Affairs Withdrawn without objection. 4. Presentation providing information about House Bill 32 and avenues for public engagement, community education, and coordinated responses. Presentation by Miriam Laeky, Government Affairs Director, Equality Texas. The presentation was made by Miriam Laeky, Government Affairs Director, Equality Texas. 5. Discussion regarding the content of the commission’s 2024-2025 Annual Internal Review Report. Discussion was held. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Approve bylaw amendments to add a secretary officer role and update the staffing department. The motion to approve bylaw amendments to add a secretary officer role and update the staffing department was approved on Commissioner Brown’s …
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Project Summary/Staff Report August 1, 2025 Address: 1201 East 11th Street (Nice-N-Clean Car Wash) Applicant/Agent: City of Austin (Hunter Maples) Owner: Cooee Yakka LLC DBA 1201 E. 11th Series (Paul Staples) Type of Amendment: East 11th NCCD Modification (Thirteenth Modification) Add “cocktail lounge” use as a conditional use of 1201 East 11th Street. Current Permitted Uses: Detailed in Part 7, Section B, subsection 3 of Ordinance No. 20220728-163 Existing Zoning: CS-1-NCCD-NP and SF-3-NCCD-NP Proposed Rezoning: CS-1-NCCD-NP and SF-3-NCCD-NP (change in a condition of zoning to conditionally allow cocktail lounge use) Lot Size: approximately 0.2028 Acres (approximately 8,832 square feet) Urban Renewal Plan Adoption Date: January 25, 1999 Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin (URA) Recommendation: Scheduled to discuss the case on August 18, 2025, and take action on the case on September 15, 2025 Planning Commission Recommendation: Scheduled to take up the case on September 23, 2025 Staff Recommendation: Staff does not recommend granting cocktail lounge as a conditional use at 1201 East 11th Street. Basis for Staf f Recommendation: The Austin City Council adopted Ordinance No. 20220728-163 on July 28, 2022, which modified subdistrict use and development regulations for the East 11th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD). Staff does not recommend reversing Council's decision from less than 3 years ago. Staff Contact: Hunter Maples Phone: 512-974-3120 Email: Hunter.Maples@austintexas.gov
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DRAFT MINUTES REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the URBAN RENEWAL BOARD July 7, 2025, INTRODUCTORY GATHERING 5:00 pm, REGULAR MEETING 6:00 pm STREET JONES BUILDING, ROOM 400A 1000 EAST 11TH ST, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78702 CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Byron Davis Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Tam Hawkins Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Manuel Escobar, Commissioners Byron Davis, Kobla Tetey, and Jacqueline Watson, Amit Motwani and Vice Chair Darrell W. Pierce. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: No Commissioners attended remotely. Board Members Absent/off the dais at call to order: Commissioner Tam Hawkins was absent. INTRODUCTORY GATHERING Conduct meet and greet with a possible quorum of the Board (No action or official business) CALL TO ORDER Chair Escobar, called the meeting to order at 6:12 p.m. with six members present. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers who registered to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting, if speaking virtually, or who signed up prior to the meeting being called to order if speaking in person, will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1 of 3 Amit Motwani, on behalf of Manifold Communities, addressed the board regarding technology support and future meeting locations. Paul Stables addressed the board regarding Item 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on April 21, 2025 On Commissioner Watson’s motion, seconded by Commissioner Tetey, the minutes from April 21, 2025, were approved with a vote of 6-0-0. 2. Approve the minutes of the Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) special-called meeting on June 9, 2025 On Commissioner Watson’s motion, seconded by Commissioner Davis, the minutes from June 9, 2025, were approved with a vote of 6-0-0. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Pleasant Hill Collaborative and Rally Austin, including project status and anticipated timeline (Sean Garretson, Pleasant Hill Collaborative; Lex Miller, Rally Austin) Lex Miller and Sean Garrettson addressed the board and provided updates related to the future development of Blocks 16 & 18. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. 5. 6. Discussion and approval of recommendation to City Council regarding the requested Urban Renewal Plan amendment for 1201 E 11th St. The Board did not take an action regarding the requested amendment. Discussion and authorization of Chair Escobar to …
Item 2: AFCRA Slide Deck — original pdf
Atlanta LGBTQ+ Community Center Feasibility Study City of Austin, Texas LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission Background In November 2024, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and the City Council commissioned a one-year feasibility study to explore the vision, impact, potential, and sustainability of a dedicated LGBTQ+ Community Center in Atlanta. The study is being conducted by the Atlanta Fulton County Recreation Authority (AFCRA)—the city’s public authority for sports and recreation—best known for owning major venues like State Farm Arena (home to the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks and a premier concert venue) and Zoo Atlanta. AFCRA appointed longtime LGBTQ+ advocate and former Atlanta Director of LGBTQ Affairs Malik Brown to oversee the study’s day-to-day operations in collaboration with a large, diverse exploratory committee. Findings will be submitted to the City of Atlanta in December 2025, at which point the City will decide whether to allocate funding and resources to move the project forward. Atlanta is the largest metro in America without an LGBTQ+ Community Center. 1. New York City, NY (20,912,953): The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center 2. Los Angeles, CA (17,671,828): Los Angeles LGBT Center 3. Chicago, IL (9,408,576): Center on Halsted 4. Dallas-Fort Worth, TX (8,344,032): Resource Center 5. Houston, TX (7,796,182): The Montrose Center 6. Miami, FL (6,457,955): Pridelines 7. Washington, D.C. (6,436,489): The DC LGBTQ+ Community Center 8: Atlanta, GA (6,411,149): Our Thesis Why Atlanta? Why Now? I. Atlanta is overdue for a world-class LGBTQ+ Community Center • There are over 200 brick-and-mortar LGBTQ+ centers across the U.S.—but Atlanta is the largest metro in the country without one. This center builds on that national legacy while reflecting Atlanta’s unique identity and leadership in the South. • II. This is a historic, political, and equitable intervention. • The center aligns with Atlanta’s civil and human rights legacy while upholding its future as a Southern LGBTQ+ capital. III. The center will generate tangible social and economic impact, including: • Increased tourism and revenue through museum-quality cultural exhibitions • Preservation of LGBTQ+ Southern history: Our local archival partners alone hold hundreds of feet of manuscripts, periodicals, and oral histories • Affordable event and office space for LGBTQ+ nonprofits: Community orgs told us they feel siloed and lack shared infrastructure • Drop-in space for youth experiencing homelessness: 40% of metro Atlanta’s unhoused youth identify as LGBTQ+ • LGBTQ+ affirming mental health and wellness services: 50.2% of LGB adults report mental health …
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Fiscal Sponsorship Short Introduction & FAQs Austin Arts Commission | August 18, 2025 This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International Public License This means you can adapt this work and share its contents freely for non-commercial purposes, provided you credit Social Impact Commons. What’s fiscal sponsorship? What’s fiscal sponsorship? Fiscal sponsorship is an arrangement where an exempt organization, typically a 501(c)(3) public charity, furthers its mission by receiving and expending funds to support a mission-aligned “Project” while retaining discretion and control over the funds. Depending on the model, fiscal sponsors may also share their legal home, back office, and other resources with their Projects. Unlike a traditional program carried out by a nonprofit, fiscal sponsorship arrangements are typically memorialized in an agreement that defines roles and responsibilities. The leadership of the Project usually reserves the right to exit the relationship. Model “C” Pre-approved Grant Attributes ● ● Arm’s-length, re-granting relationship Complete corporate independence & separate tax treatment ● Only addresses contributed revenue receiving ● Independent earned revenue/expense streams ● Governance remain completely independent ● Independent entities raise tax considerations Uses ● Moving charitable funds to non-exempt receivers ● ● Access to charitable funds for nonprofits awaiting a ruling Access to funding for simple/small/temporary projects Model “A” – Comprehensive Attributes ● Operationally integrated program relationship ● ● ● ● ● ● Uses ● ● ● ● ● Solution for comprehensive shared services Legally a co-management relationship Project maintains an advisory body Sponsor responsible for all legal and compliance All revenue and expenses managed by sponsor Sponsor is employer of record for project staff Sharing back-office services and economies of scale Allowing established nonprofits to share infrastructure Incubating new nonprofits Access to funds for nonprofits awaiting a ruling Access to funding for simple/small/temporary projects Comparison of common models Costs (% of Revenue) Back Office Support Stand-alone Formation 17% - 27% Model “A” Comprehensive Model “C” Pre-approved Grant 10% - 15% 4% - 8% Project provides all finance, HR, legal, compliance, insurance, both staff and other direct costs. Sponsor provides all finance, HR, legal, compliance, insurance, both staff and other direct costs. Sponsor provides compliance for contributions only. Sponsee entity does the rest of the back office work. Identity & Relationships Project retains relationships with donors, patrons, funders, partners, etc. Project leads retain relationships with donors, patrons, funders, partners, etc.Project leads & Sponsor work together to report to funders …
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Hotel Occupancy Tax Update Arts Commission Meeting August 18, 2025 Hotel Occupancy Tax – July 2025 Approved Budget Amended Budget June w/ Encumb Year-to-date w/Encumb Year-End Estimate Total Revenue $169,901,585 $169,901,585 Transfer to Cultural Arts Fund $16,217,879 $16,217,879 $ $ $ $ $ $ • Total HOT Collections July 2025 = $ • 70% of FY25 Approved Budget of $169,901,585 • Cultural Arts Fund July 2025 = $ C I T Y O F A U S T I N Hotel Occupancy Tax Collections – Significant Contributing Events • IHeart Country Festival – May 3 • Commencement Ceremonies – May 10 • University of Texas • Huston Tillotson • St. Edwards • Hot Luck Festival – May 22-25 • NCAA Softball First Round – May 16-18 • NCAA Softball Super Regionals - May 22-25 • IllFest – May 30-31 AUS Passenger Totals: 1,935,429 (May 2025) C I T Y O F A U S T I N HOT Cultural Arts Fund - FY25 C I T Y O F A U S T I N Approved Budget for FY25: $16,217,879 FY25 HOT Cultural Arts Fund to date: $11,321,678 HOT Collections (FY22 – FY25) C I T Y O F A U S T I N Questions? C I T Y O F A U S T I N
Item 06 - JesusPantel-CAFP-Update_08-18-25.pdf — original pdf
Office of Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment (ACME) Cultural Arts Funding Update August 18, 2025 Agenda 1.Contracts & Payments 2.Grant Funded Activities Contracts & Payments Contracts & Payments (As of 8/15/25) FY23 Elevate FY24 Elevate FY24 Nexus (Spring/ Summer) FY25-26 Thrive (Year 1) FY25-26 Thrive (Year 2) Total Contracts Signed & Processed Contracts Test payments issued & verified Payment 1 Issued Payment 2 Issued Payment 3 Issued 199 199 (100%) 199 (100%) 199 (100%) 198 (99%) 193 (97%) 230 227 (99%) 229 (99%) 227 (99%) 214 (93%) 43 (19%) 51 51 (100%) 51 (100%) 51 (100%) 49 (96%) n/a Total Dist. to date $6,219,250 (99%) $8,249,000 (90%) Total Allocation $6,250,000 $9,205,000 $245,000 (96%) $255,000 35 33 (94%) 34 (97%) 33 (94%) 31 (89%) 1 (3%) $3,128,500 (81%) See year 1 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A (N/A) $3,850,000 $3,850,000 *Each grant has a different reporting deadline. Final Payments are issued upon successful close out of Final Report. Grant Funded Activities FY 24-25 Cultural Funding Grantee Activities Home Is Where The Art Is. July 21 – September 30 Imagine Art (District 3) – Imagine Art Kool-Aid's Backyard Comedy Jam Fridays, August 1 – 22 East Austin Creative Coalition (District 1) – Kenny Dorham’s Backyard Amy and the Orphans August 14 – 17, 21 – 24, and 28 – 30 Ground Floor Theatre (District 3) – Ground Floor Theatre C I TY O F A U S T I N FY 24-25 Cultural Funding Grantee Activities Community Mosaic Workshop Third Thursdays, August – November The Mosaic Workshop (District 1) – The Mosaic Workshop Creative Devotion August 21 Red Light Lit (District 2) – PROPAGANDA HQ I Scream Social August 22 Host Publications (District 10) – Alienated Majesty Books C I TY O F A U S T I N FY 24-25 Cultural Funding Grantee Activities Women in Jazz Festival August 30 Women in Jazz (MSA) – Austin PBS Sonic Transmissions Festival 2025 September 11 – 14 Sonic Transmissions (District 5) – Scottish Rite Theater Crown Act Festival September 14 FroFessionals (MSA) – Asian American Resource Center C I TY O F A U S T I N Questions Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment (ACME) Thank You For Your Partnership
Item 07 - 2025_08_18, Regular Meeting Backup, Arts Commission.PDF — original pdf
Art in Public Places Resolution Response August 18, 2025 Resolution No. 20250306-029 – Status Update 8/18 Phase 1 (March – May) Resolution + Program Assessment • • • Historical Data Benchmarking Reviewed current polices, contracts, programs Redlined current policies Review program needs • Phase 2 (June – August) Council Status Update Resolution • Establish Cross-Dept WG + action plan for implementation Review draft Ordinance, Guidelines, policies recommendations • Needs assessment plan • UT Landmarks benchmarking • ACME Leadership Updates • Legal coordination Phase 3 (Sept-Dec) Revised Polices Adopted • Ordinance update (Council) • Guidelines and policy updates • • (Panel + Commission) Develop new programs Launch Open Calls w/ changes from Phase 1 + 2 Phase 4 (2026) Announce New Programs Implement new programming • Targeted focus groups AIPP Panel Guidelines WG Targeted focus groups Stakeholder internal + external Community outreach Community outreach • • • • T N E M S S E S S A T N E M E G A G N E S N O I T A D N E M M O C E R + S E M E H T Themes Local artist participation Lack of understand of % for Art program Recommendations • Update policies for clarity + inclusion • Update communications + marketing for transparency + information Explore resources for artists • Themes Lack of understand of % for Art program Artist support Recommendations Transparency of process Process flow chart Resources for artists • • • • •
Item 08 - ACME Final Guidelines Presentation_Arts Commission_8.18.25.pdf — original pdf
Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment 2025 - 2026 Grant Funding Guidelines & Process Presented by Morgan Messick Assistant Director, Office of Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment (ACME) Art Commission Meeting | August 18, 2025 Some Major Improvements, Based on Feedback Guidelines Applicants competing against similar applicants (applicant type AND budget size) Ensuring avenues for all creative types: Two paths for individual artists; two paths for arts groups; two paths for state-level non-profits; two paths for 501 (c) 3 Fiscal Sponsorship available, but not required Single guideline document, with standardized definitions, formatting, and department processes/policies Cutting the originally proposed operation percentage caps from funding programs More funding levels are available for individual artists User Experience Improved Panel process Universal Appeals process for ACME programs Established policies on double dipping/conflict of interest, in response to Audit concerns Stacked application launch, with a single intake form Panels & Scoring Elevate/Thrive Panelist recruitment underway/training soon Assignments will be discipline specific (exhibition, performance, Arts Education/Arts Service/Arts and Music Therapy) Independent review by panelists with deadline to submit initial scores Panel day will be streamed, and private link available on YouTube after For score calculation > Olympic scoring is done by ACME staff/The Long Center Nexus Reviewer recruitment underway; training is soon; application assignments Independent review by Reviewer with deadline to submit scores/comments Score calculation Award Decisions Elevate/Thrive Award determination based on score Tentative awardee list provided to ACME leadership; internal review Award announcements made *Appeals process available Nexus award determination based on score Tentative awardee list provided to ACME leadership; internal review Tentative award announcements made *Appeals process available Measuring Program Impacts Category What the City Measures Metrics Reach & Engagement Community reach and public participation Attendance counts, demographic data Promotion Visibility and marketing efforts Event flyers, social media screenshots, VisitAustin.org listings, marketing plan analytics Impact Access Expression Resiliency Economic and cultural benefits for the creative workforce Number of jobs supported, amount of funding distributed Accessibility and inclusion for audiences and participants Diverse locations, ADA features, free/low-cost tickets/creative space, multilingual options Support for authentic artistic and cultural expression Artist reflections, new work created, creative risks taken Organizational growth, adaptability, or long- term community benefit beyond City funding New partnerships, diversified revenue, business training and professional development Cultural Funding Applicant Eligibility Thrive Elevate Nexus 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Arts Organization by time of Application submission (Federal designation only) At least five years operating in the City of Austin …
Item 08 - ACME Funding Program Guidelines_Final_08152025.pdf — original pdf
Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment (AACME) _________________________ AACME Funding Guidelines 1 Updated 8/15/2025 Table of Contents Overview .......................................................................................................................................... 3 AACME Funding Goals ....................................................................................................................... 3 Funding Impacts................................................................................................................................ 4 Applicant Eligibility At-A-Glance .......................................................................................................... 5 State of Texas Funding Requirements .................................................................................................. 5 Expenses .......................................................................................................................................... 6 Applicant & Awardee Requirements .................................................................................................... 6 Grant Application .............................................................................................................................. 7 Evaluation & Review ........................................................................................................................... 8 Awardee Grant Agreements & Payments .............................................................................................. 9 Accessibility Statement ..................................................................................................................... 10 Questions About Funding Guidelines? ................................................................................................ 11 AACME FUNDING DETAILS ................................................................................................................ 12 Arts & Culture Funding ................................................................................................................... 12 Music & Venue Funding .................................................................................................................. 19 Heritage Events & Capital Improvement Projects .............................................................................. 25 APPENDICES ................................................................................................................................... 32 Appendix A: Definitions .................................................................................................................. 32 Appendix B: Panelists .................................................................................................................... 37 Appendix C: Appeals Process ......................................................................................................... 39 Appendix D: Insurance Requirements ............................................................................................. 41 Appendix E: Reporting Requirements .............................................................................................. 41 Appendix F: Conflict of Interest Policy ............................................................................................. 43 2 Updated 8/15/2025 AACME OVERVIEW ______________________________________ Overview In February 2025, the City of Austin established Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment (AACME) to better support the City’s ongoing work with Austin’s creative community, making the city a stronger place for arts, culture, and music. AACME goals include: • Meaningful direct support for artists and cultural groups • Local economy growth and development to attract visitors and build stronger communities • Enduring partnerships between artists, cultural groups, and businesses • Open and accessible spaces that connect residents and tourists through arts and culture to strengthen community identity and promote collective storytelling • Further build Austin’s identity as a global city for creativity AACME is committed to Building a Collaborative, Vibrant City. AACME Funding Goals Austin is home to many creatives that draw tourists and locals alike to the community. A central initiative of AACME is to invest in the creative economy and expand access and participation in arts, music, and heritage by providing grant funding for activities that enrich the public, broaden tourism, and contribute to a vibrant community. AACME supports our community by prioritizing the preservation of creative space, the elevation of arts and arts nonprofits, and through events, projects, and music that contribute to the cultural fabric of Austin. Our programs support all Austinites with a focus on historically underrepresented communities in funding. Our goals and measures of success align with city wide plans, such as Imagine Austin and the City-Wide Strategic Plan. 3 Updated 8/15/2025 Funding Impacts Performance Measures to Support Funding Goals To measure the impact of AACME …
Item 08 - Appendix XX Scoring Questions _FINAL DRAFT_watermarked.pdf — original pdf
Thrive Thrive Category Creative Work Capacity Public Connection Criteria Available Points • Mission or artistic vision is culturally significant and • community-rooted Activities reflect the people, places, histories and cultures of Austin • Creative work reflects clear intent, authentic perspective, and meaningful cultural expression • Organization has clear plans and goals for long-term • sustainability Leadership or team demonstrates understanding of and connection to the communities served • Budget, staffing, and support systems are suited to the • project’s scope and goals Programs are welcoming and accessible to a wide public • Organization contributes to Austin’s identity as a creative city Up to 30 Up to 40 Up to 30 Max: 2,500 characters per question Creative Work (30 pts) 1. What is your organization’s mission and what is the programming you do to support that mission? Your answer should include: Share your organization’s mission statement and the creative programming it supports. Explain the artistic traditions, focus, or values that guide your work. Explain how your programming serves or centers historically underserved communities or cultural identities. • • • • 2. What is your proposed activity and how does it reflect the people, places, or cultures of Austin? Your answer should include: • Describe your programming and how it reflects Austin’s people, places, or cultures. • Explain how your work elevates underrepresented histories or emerging cultural forms. Draft You may upload 1 file up to 3 pages. Suggested uploads: event flyers, program brochures, or audience-facing materials Capacity (40 pts) 3. Describe your organization’s goals to sustain and grow. Your answer should include: • Outline your 2-year goals and how this funding will help you reach them. • Describe your staff and board’s experience and how they align with your goals and community. • Share how you plan to remain financially stable and adaptable beyond the grant period. You may upload 1 file up to 3 pages. Suggested uploads: brief staff/board bios, or strategic plans. 4. What is your proposed Year One organizational budget? Your answer should include: • Explain how your budget supports your project • Describe other resources beyond city funds that will allow you to successfully complete this activity including in-kind support and other funding sources. [This is the budget form that will be in Submittable] Public Connection (30 pts) 5. How will you market your proposed activities? Your answer should include: • Describe how you connect with residents, …