REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSION FOR WOMEN WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 12:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM, #1101 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Commission for Women 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: Alexandria Anderson, Chair Lauren Adams Vanessa Bissereth Angela Harris Alicia Ramirez Shaimaa Zayan CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Jocelyn Tau, Vice Chair Tasha Billet Becky Bullard Diana Melendez Rabia Shaik The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission for Women regular meeting on September 8, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. Presentation by Con Mi MADRE regarding programs serving Latina moms and daughters. Presentation by Linda Medina-Lopez, Executive Director, Con Mi MADRE. Discussion regarding Women’s Health and the Role of Local Government, from Personal Experience to Public Impact, with Council Member Vanessa Fuentes. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. 5. Approve the creation of a Budget working group to form recommendations for the 2027-2028 Budget cycle. Approve the 2027 annual schedule of the Commission For Women. 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 Chelsea Pfeifer at the Austin City Clerk’s Office, at 512-974-2498 or chelsea.pfeifer@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Commission for Women please contact Chelsea Pfeifer at 512-974- 2498 or chelsea.pfeifer@austintexas.gov.
Commission for Women Regular Meeting Minutes Wednesday, September 2, 2026 The Commission for Women convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at Austin City Hall, 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Anderson called the Commission for Women Meeting to order at 12:05 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Alexandria Anderson, Chair Alicia Ramirez Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jocelyn Tau, Vice Chair Lauren Adams Tasha Billet Becky Bullard Diana Melendez Rabia Shaik PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission for Women regular Meeting on August 5, 2026. The minutes from the Commission for Women regular meeting on August 5, 2026 were approved on Commissioner Ramirez’s motion, Commissioner Adams’ second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Melendez was off the dais. Commissioners Bissereth, Harris, and Zayan were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation on Collective Sex Crime Response Model. Presentation by Hanna Senko, Consultant, CSCRM Working Group, Silvana Giono, Supervisor of Victim Services, Austin Police, Catherine Hutchins, Sergeant, Austin Police, Marcy Alonzo, Austin/Travis County COMMISSION FOR WOMEN MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2026 Sexual Assault Rapid Response Team Coordinator, Austin Police, and Allison Roper, Business Process Consultant, Austin Police. The presentation was made by Hanna Senko, Consultant, CSCRM Working Group, Silvana Giono, Supervisor of Victim Services, Austin Police, Catherine Hutchins, Sergeant, Austin Police, Marcy Alonzo, Austin/Travis County Sexual Assault Rapid Response Team Coordinator, Austin Police, and Allison Roper, Business Process Consultant, Austin Police. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding funding for Communities In Schools. Withdrawn without objection, to be revisited for the next budget cycle. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding funding for SAFE Alliance. Withdrawn without objection, to be revisited for the next budget cycle. Approve a nomination of a primary member of the Commission For Women to the Joint Inclusion Committee. The nomination of Commissioner Billet as the primary member for the Commission for Women to the Joint Inclusion Committee was approved on Commissioner Ramirez’s motion, Commissioner Bullard’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Bissereth, Harris and Zayan were absent. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Formation of Working Groups including the Budget Working Group for 2027 Possible Discussion or Presentation regarding Breast Cancer Awareness Month Possible Discussion or Presentation regarding Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month Chair Anderson adjourned the meeting at 12:56 p.m. without objection. 2
Linda Medina-Lopez Executive Director Con Mi MADRE “A Latina baby had less than a 1% chance of obtaining a college education.”-- 1992 Founding Story • 1992: Launched as Hispanic Mother- Daughter Program by Junior League of Austin • 2008: Became independent nonprofit, renamed Con Mi MADRE Mission To empower young Latinas and their mothers from 6th grade to and through college graduation. We provide education and wrap around support services that increase preparedness, participation, and success in post-secondary education. Vision: Our vision is to see every Latina student, equipped with knowledge and support, rewrite the narrative of her family and community. 11-Year Journey Rise Program (Middle School) Early exposure to college planning + social-emotional skill building Lead Program (High School) Guidance through college enrollment + transition prep Success Program (Undergraduates) Individual support for college persistence + workforce readiness Who We Serve 560+ Latina Students and their Mothers in the Greater Austin Region What We Offer [At No Cost] • Social-Emotional Learning • Monthly in-school grade level sessions • College Tours • College & Career Fair • Monthly family workshops “Entre Madres” & “Creciendo Juntas” • STEM Conference • Leadership Conference • Year-round mother-daughter bonding • Special Activities • Year-round individual mentorship & case-management Our Impact High School Graduation Rate 97% College Enrollment Rate 77% College Graduation Rate 73% Over 3,000 Mother/Daughters Served! Con Mi MADRE vs. Texas Benchmarks (%) 97% 7 90 77% 25 52 90% 5 85 75% 5 70 HS GRADUATION COLLEGE ENROLLMENT COLLEGE PERSISTENCE DEGREE COMPLETION IN <6.5 YRS Texas Con Mi MADRE Why This Work Remains Essential Building a Pipeline of Leaders Our future workforce Changing generations Persistent Barriers Economic hardship limits access to resources Ways to Get Involved • Join Friends of Con Mi MADRE • Volunteer: Support Events • Be a Speaker • Attend Corazon Awards Gala • Attend a Give Back • Make a Donation • Create a Fundraiser • Follow us on Social Media: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram www.conmimadre.org Questions Thank you! linda@conmimadre.org
2027 Meeting Dates for Commission For Women Location and Time TBD January 6 February 3 March 3 April 7 May 5 June 2 July 7 August 4 September 1 October 6 November 3 December 1
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 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: AJ Urteaga, 512-974-2386 Page 1 of 5 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, September 15, 2026. PUBLIC HEARINGS C14-2026-0019 - Dalton Airport Overlay Rezoning; District 2 1019 Dalton Lane, Carson Creek Watershed 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: HPI Acquisition, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Winstead PC (Micah King) I-RR to LI-CO Recommended Cynthia Hadri, 512-974-7620, cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov Austin Planning C14-2026-0057 - 3601 Davis Lane; District 8 3601 Davis Lane, Williamson Creek Watershed 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: W.W. Deerfield, Ltd. Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael Whellan) GR-CO to CS-CO Not Recommended Cynthia Hadri, 512-974-7620, cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov Austin Planning 4. Site Plan SP-2024-0279C - Harris Branch E-35A Condominiums; District 1 11814 Cameron Road, Harris Branch Extension: Location: Owner/Applicant: KT Civil, Jonathan Fleming - Austin HB Residential Properties LTD Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Jonathan Fleming Three year site plan extension Recommended Chris Sapuppo, 512-978-4665, chris.sapuppo@austintexas.gov Austin Development Services PERMANENT …
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ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, September 15, 2026 ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 MEETING MINUTES The Zoning and Platting Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Greenberg called the Zoning and Platting Meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Betsy Greenberg, Vice Chair Ryan Puzycki, Secretary Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Alejandra Flores, Parliamentarian Scott Boone Andrew Cortes David Fouts Taylor Major Luis Osta Lugo Lonny Stern Commissioners Absent: Hank Smith, Chair Christian Tschoepe PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. The minutes from the meeting of Tuesday, September 1, were approved on the consent agenda on Secretary Puzycki’s motion, Parliamentarian Flores’ second, on a 9-0 vote. Chair Smith and Commissioner Tschoepe were absent. 1 ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, September 15, 2026 C14-2026-0046 - Howard Plaza; District 1 3127 East Howard Lane, Harris Branch 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Peter Pham W/LO to GR Request: Staff recommends GR-CO Staff Rec.: Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Staff: Austin Planning The public hearing was closed on Vice Chair Greenberg’s motion, Secretary Puzycki’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Chair Smith and Commissioner Tschoepe were absent. The motion to postpone to October 20, 2026, was approved on Parliamentarian Flores’ motion, Commissioner Major’s second, on an 8-1 vote. Commissioner Stern voted nay. Chair Smith and Commissioner Tschoepe were absent. C14-2026-0022 - 12900 North US 183; District 6 12900 North US Highway 183, Rattan Creek 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Nieman Properties Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Drenner Group PC (Amanda Swor) GR to CS-V-CO Recommendation Pending; Applicant Indefinite Postponement Request Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Austin Planning Staff: The motion to approve the Applicant’s indefinite postponement request was approved on the consent agenda on Secretary Puzycki’s motion, Parliamentarian Flores’ second, on a 9-0 vote. Chair Smith and Commissioner Tschoepe were absent. 4. Site Plan: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: SPC-2024-0393C - The Good Shepherd Anglican Church of Austin; District 1 2913 Ferguson Lane, Walnut Creek The Good Shepherd Anglican Church - Austin Henderson Professional Engineers (Jennifer Henderson) 1) Site Plan with height over 25 feet in the W/LO Zone 2) Phased Site Plan duration more than 3 years. …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2026-0019 – Dalton Airport Overlay Rezoning DISTRICT: 2 ZONING FROM: I-RR ADDRESS: 1019 Dalton Lane PROPERTY OWNER: HPI Acquisition, LLC AGENT: Winstead PC (Micah King) ZONING TO: LI SITE AREA: 16.25 acres (707, 850 sq. ft.) CASE MANAGER: Cynthia Hadri 512-974-7620, Cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommendation is to grant limited industrial services – conditional overlay (LI-CO) combined district zoning. The conditional overlay will prohibit the following uses: • Basic Industry • Custom Manufacturing • Drop-Off Recycling Collection Facility • Light Manufacturing • Recycling Center • Resource Extraction • Scrap and Salvage ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: October 6, 2026: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: The applicant is amenable to staff’s recommendation of LI-CO with the prohibited uses listed above. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is approximately 16.25 acres, developed with a plant nursery with access to Dalton Lane, an ASMP level 2 street and Sherman Road an ASMP level 1 street. The site is currently designated interim – rural residential (I-RR) combined district zoning. 02 C14-2026-0019 - Dalton Airport Overlay Rezoning; District 21 of 10 C14-2026-0019 2 The surrounding zoning patterns consist of light industrial, commercial and automotives uses, single family residential and mobile home parks (I-RR; I-SF-2; CH-CO; CS-CO; LI- CO; MH). Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and B (Aerial View). The applicant is requesting limited industrial services – conditional overlay (LI-CO) combined district zoning to allow for a broader range of uses that align with the existing developments in the area. Please refer to Exhibit C (Applicant’s Summary Letter). BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. The limited industrial service district is intended as an area primarily for commercial services and limited manufacturing uses, generally on moderately sized sites. The conditional overlay combining district may be applied in combination with any base district. The district is intended to provide flexible and adaptable use or site development regulations by requiring standards tailored to individual properties. 2. Zoning changes should promote compatibility with adjacent and nearby uses. Limited warehousing and distribution zoning is generally a low intensive, low traffic generating land use. With the addition of the prohibited uses in the conditional overlay restricting the more intensive land uses on the property, the environmentally sensitive property will have a lower impact from the future land use. …
Dylan and Katherine Thorwaldson 7905 Woodcroft Dr. Austin, TX 78745 To Whom It May Concern, We live nearby and support the proposed rezoning to CS at 3601 Davis Ln. There are already many businesses along Brodie and Davis, and we do not think a storage facility would have much impact on traffic compared with other types of development. It would also be convenient for families and homeowners in the surrounding neighborhoods. The lot has sat vacant for a long time, and we think having an active, maintained property there would be an improvement. The project would also expand the city’s tax base to help pay for community needs. For those reasons, we are in favor of the rezoning. Sincerely, Dylan and Katherine Thorwaldson eSign ID: 2f542a02-163c-4af5-b30c-f1ac4651ed8503 C14-2026-0057 - 3601 Davis Lane; District 81 of 2 03 C14-2026-0057 - 3601 Davis Lane; District 82 of 2
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2026-0057 - 3601 Davis Lane DISTRICT: 8 ZONING FROM: GR-CO ZONING TO: CS-CO ADDRESS: 3601 Davis Lane PROPERTY OWNER: W.W. Deerfield, Ltd. SITE AREA: 2.89 acres (125, 888 sq. ft.) AGENT: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael Whellan) CASE MANAGER: Cynthia Hadri 512-974-7620, Cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: The staff recommendation is to deny general commercial services – conditional overlay (CS-CO) combined district zoning. The conditional overlay will: 1) limit development of the property to the following: • Maximum height – 50 feet • Maximum floor area ratio – 1:1 • Maximum building coverage - 50% 2) prohibit the following uses: • Automotive rentals • Automotive repair services • Automotive sales • Automotive washing (of any type) • Campground • Custom manufacturing • Commercial off-street parking • Construction sales and services • Drop-off recycling collection facility • Electronic prototype assembly • Electronic testing • Exterminating services • Hospital (general) • Hospital (limited) • Limited warehousing and distribution • Medical offices exceeding 5,000 square feet of gross floor space • Off-site accessory parking • Pawn shop services • Service station • Vehicle storage ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: October 6, 2026: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: 03 C14-2026-0057 - 3601 Davis Lane; District 81 of 16 C14-2026-0057 2 ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: This property is subject to Ordinance No. 980813-C, which settled disputes regarding the applicability of the Save Our Springs (SOS) Ordinance. CASE MANAGER COMMETNS: The property in question is approximately 2.89 acres and undeveloped. The property has access to Davis Lane (ASMP Level 3) and Deer Lane (ASMP Level 1) and is currently zoned community commercial – conditional overlay (GR-CO) combined district zoning. The surrounding area is characterized as mixed use with commercial services and multifamily in the area (GR-CO; LR; CS-1; MF-1; PUD). There is a public (P) zoning to the west, developed with fire station 29 and to the south is the William H. Russel Karst preserve (I- RR). Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and B (Aerial View). The property is also located in Edwards Aquifer Recharge zone, an environmentally sensitive area and it is in the Drinking Water Protection Zone. There is a Critical environmental feature (CEF) setback on the property along with a 60 foot pipeline easement. The City of Austin Pipeline Ordinance prohibits a use requiring evacuation assistance within 500 feet of a hazardous pipeline. This includes Medical Offices exceeding 5,000 …
ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION SITE PLAN EXTENSION REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: SP-2024-0279C ZAP HEARING DATE:October 6, 2026 PROJECT NAME: Harris Branch E-35A Condominiums ADDRESS OF SITE: 11814 CAMERON ROAD COUNCIL DISTRICT: 1 WATERSHED: Harris Branch JURISDICTION: Austin Full Purpose APPLICANT/ OWNER: AGENT: (512) 758-7474 Jonathan Fleming, KTCivil Austin HB Residential Properties LTD (518) 356-4445 200 Harborside Dr Suite 300 Schenectady, NY 12305 Jonathan Fleming, KTCivil 6805 N. Capital of Texas Highway Suite 315 Austin, TX 78731 (512) 758-7474 CASE MANAGER: Chris Sapuppo (512) 978-4556 chris.sapuppo@austintexas.gov PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is requesting an additional three (3) year extension to a site plan expiration date totaling to a (6) year expiration date for Site Plan. The construction of 78 detached condominium units’ development for residential use on a 15.179-acre site with associated parking, driveways, storm sewers, rain gardens, and water quality and utility improvements for a total of 229,136 sqft of impervious cover (35%). The project is located within the Harris Branch Watershed and is subject to all watershed protection regulations as set forth in Chapter 25 of the City of Austin Code of Ordinances. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval to extend this site plan permit by three (3) years to (6) years, based on the case meeting criteria from LDC Section 25-5-21(D) that allows applicants to seek approval from Commission for an extension if doing a phasing plan. The applicant has included a justification letter explaining details of this site (see attached). 25-5-63(C) Extension of released site plan by the Land Use Commission: “the Land Use Commission may extend the expiration date of a released site plan beyond the date established by this chapter if the Land Use Commission determines that the request complies with the requirements for extension by the director under 25-5-62 (Extension of Released Site Plan by Director).” SUMMARY COMPONENTS OF SITE PLAN: LAND USE: The site is zoned PUD-SF-6, all site calculations (F.A.R., Building coverage, and impervious cover) are within the allowed amount. The applicant filed the original application for site plan 04 SP-2024-0279C - Harris Branch E-35A Condominiums; District 11 of 9 SP-2024-0279C Harris Branch E-35A Condominiums approval with the good faith expectation that the site plan would be constructed. ENVIRONMENTAL: All environmental comments have been cleared. TRANSPORTATION: All transportation comments have been cleared. PREVIOUS APPROVALS None PROJECT INFORMATION SITE AREA EXISTING ZONING FLOOR-AREA RATIO BUILDING COVERAGE IMPERVIOUS COVERAGE PARKING 661,197 sq. ft. PUD,SF-6 Allowed/Required …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 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 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 Regular meeting on 8/4/2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Curb Management Study Briefing. Presentation by Joseph Al-Hajeri, Division Manager, Austin Transportation and Public Works. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. The Mayor’s Public Spaces Task Force Outcomes Report. Presentation by Steven Rivas, Chair, Public Spaces Task Force. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and approval of 2027 Urban Transportation Commission meeting dates. COMMITTEE UPDATES 5. Update from Commissioner Chen from the Downtown Commission regarding actions taken at the August 19, 2026, and September 16, 2026, meetings. 6. Update from Commissioner Prasad from the Joint Sustainability Committee regarding actions taken at the August 26, 2026, and September 23, 2026, meetings. 7. Update from Commissioner Schumacher from the Bicycle Advisory Council regarding actions taken at the August 18, 2026, and September 15, 2026, meetings. 8. Update from Commissioner Kavelman from the Pedestrian Advisory Council regarding actions taken at the August 3, 2026, and September 15, 2026, meetings. 9. Update from Chair Somers from the Community Advisory Committee of the Austin Transit Partnership Board regarding actions taken at the August 13, 2026, and September 10, 2026, meetings. 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 …
Mayor’s Public Spaces Task Force Urban Transportation Commission Tuesday, October 6, 2026 FROM PAVEMENT MARKINGS TO LASTING PUBLIC SPACES • Task force began November 6, 2025 • 22 Austinites appointed by the Mayor, City Council Members, and community stakeholders • Community, cultural, transportation, neighborhood, business, and civic representation THE ASSIGNMENT 15 LOCATIONS 22 MEMBERS ONE COMMUNITY PROCESS TEXAS CITIES, DIFFERENT RESPONSES Houston San Antonio Dallas Austin LISTEN FIRST OUR PROCESS November 6, 2025 Organization and charge November 13, 2025 Community ideas workshop November 20, 2025 Priorities and next steps April 16, 2026 Task force reconvened following the state-review process June 2026 Community celebrations and implementation THREE PRIORITY PLACES 4th & Colorado 11th Street Fairy Alley (between Treadwell St. & Dexter St.) WHY PLACE AND HISTORY MATTER TWO DAYS. ONE AUSTIN. FROM PAVEMENT TO PLACE East 11th Street • Six Square cultural heritage • Historic interpretation • Public art • Corridor identity • Streetscape improvements • Long-term community-led placemaking Bettie Naylor Street • Community mural • District banners • Queer historical marker • Lighting and public art • Streetscape and public-space improvements • Longer-term corridor planning WHAT WE LEARNED LISTEN Start with the people who know the place. HONOR Understand the history before designing the future. ADAPT Treat regulatory change as a design challenge, not simply a removal project. BUILD Give communities something meaningful to help create and something hopeful to look forward to. Thank you!
URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, August 4, 2026 The Urban Transportation Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101, Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Schumacher called the Commission Meeting to order at 5:04 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Heather Buffo - (District 1) Spencer Schumacher, Vice Chair - (District 9) Daniel Kavelman - (District 5) Commissioners in Attendance Virtually: Nathan Fernandes (District 2) Kevin Chen - (District 6) Varun Prasad (District 7) Justin Jacobson (District 8) Deshon Brown (Mayoral) PUBLIC COMMUNICATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING on 7/7/2026. The minutes of the 7/7/2026 meeting were approved on a motion from Commissioner Buffo, seconded by Commissioner Kavelman, on a 7-0 vote, with Commissioners Somers and Jacobson absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Ground Transportation Services Overview. The commission received a presentation from Jacob Culberson, Division Manager, Austin Transportation and Public Works. 3. I35 Small Area Mobility Plan Overview. The commission received a presentation from Sadra Dehghan, Program Manager, Austin Transportation and Public Works. 4. Urban Transportation Commission Bylaw Amendment Status Update. The commission received an update from Vice Chair Schumacher. 1 URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve a recommendation regarding the development of a Public Access Easement (PAE) policy for new developments. Amendment: On a motion from Commissioner Kavelman and a second from Commissioner Schumacher, the amendment was approved by a 7-0 vote, with Commissioners Somers and Jacobson absent. On a motion from Commissioner Schumacher, seconded by Commissioner Kavelman, the recommendation was approved on a 7-0 vote, with Commissioners Somers and Jacobson absent. COMMITTEE UPDATES 7. Update from Commissioner Prasad from the Joint Sustainability Committee regarding actions taken at the July 22, 2026, meeting. The Commission received an update from Commissioner Prasad. 8. Update from Commissioner Schumacher from the Bicycle Advisory Council regarding actions taken at the July 21, 2026, meeting. The Commission received an update from Commissioner Schumacher. 9. Update from Commissioner Kavelman from the Pedestrian Advisory Council regarding actions taken at the August 3, 2026, meeting. The commission received an update from Commissioner Kavelman. 10. Update from Chair Somers from the Community Advisory Committee for the Austin Transit Partnership Board regarding actions taken at the June 11, 2026, meeting. The commission received an update from Commissioner Somers. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS …
Curb Management Plan Briefing Austin Transportation & Public Works | October 6, 2026 Agenda • Overview • Accomplished in the Plan Process • Key Challenges and Findings • Curb Typologies • Recommended Curb Management Strategies & Pilots Implementation Roadmap • • Staff Next Steps 2 Overview The Curbside Management Plan (CMP) is: A citywide, policy-informed operational framework. Provides City staff common language, a typology for classifying curb segments, and a repeatable decision-making process and consistent framework for managing competing curb demands. Goal: for the City to use curb space in ways that improve safety, support mobility choice, enhance access, and make more effective use of limited public right-of-way The CMP is NOT a regulatory document and is NOT a block-level redesign of the public right-of-way. 3 Accomplished in the Plan Process: Tasks Literary Review Community and Stakeholder Engagement Develop Curb Typology Framework Inventory of Existing Conditions & Analyze Utilization Data Final deliverable was a comprehensive Curb Management Plan document. 4 Accomplished in the Plan Process : Engagement Engagement Takeaway Operational Implication Location and Time Matters: Participants mention lack of spaces in downtown, entertainment districts, etc., especially during evenings, weekends, and special events. Curb management needs to support context-specific and time-based decision- making. Pick-up/Drop-off and Delivery Creates Pressure Points Increase curb allocation for short-duration activity and clarify these regulations. Confusion caused by unclear or inconsistent signage and uneven enforcement Flexibility and coordination are needed to manage changing conditions Curb management decisions should emphasize legibility, consistency, and enforceability, even where tradeoffs are necessary. The CMP should support coordinated decision-making and adaptable curb management practices, rather than rigid prescriptions. Safety and accessibility are core curbside concerns Curbside decisions should be evaluated through a safety and accessibility lens. 5 Accomplished in the Plan Process : Data Collection Collected Observations at 8 Locations • Representing a range of land uses, street types, and activity levels. • Transportation modes • Commercial deliveries • Passenger pick-up/drop-off (“PUDO”) • Parking trends (Turnover, occupancy, duration) • Verify paid parking transaction data to visual data • Violation trends 6 Blue Line = Weekday Orange Line = Weekend Green Line = Friday Key Challenges and Findings Focus Area Allocation vs. demand mismatch Static rules, dynamic demand Why It Matters Most curb space is dedicated to parking storage (77%), while loading/PUDO* (1%) and micromobility (<1%) drive a growing share of activity and …
Urban Transportation Commission 2027 Proposed Dates 1. January 5, 2027 2. February 2, 2027 3. March 2, 2027 4. April 6, 2027 5. May 4, 2027 6. June 1, 2027 7. July 6, 2027 8. August 3, 2027 9. September 7, 2027 10. October 5, 2027 11. November 9, 2027* 12. December 7, 2027 *Suggested 2nd Tuesday due to election day
Urban Transportation Commission 2027 Approved Dates 1. January 5, 2027 2. February 2, 2027 3. March 2, 2027 4. April 6, 2027 5. May 4, 2027 6. June 1, 2027 7. July 6, 2027 8. August 3, 2027 9. September 7, 2027 10. October 5, 2027 11. November 9, 2027* 12. December 7, 2027 *Suggested 2nd Tuesday due to election day
REGULAR MEETING of the MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 5:30 pm City of Austin Permit and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive – Room 2002 Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of this MBE/WBE Advisory Committee may be participating by videoconference. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES The public will be allowed to speak at the Advisory Committee meeting remotely by phone or in-person at the address listed above. To participate remotely, speakers must register in advance with the board liaison before the registration deadline. Public Communication: General The first 10 speakers will be allowed to speak on any topic that is not posted on the agenda. The Committee Chair will call upon speakers at the beginning of the meeting. A person may not speak at general communication more often than once out of every three regularly scheduled committee meetings. Public Comment on Agenda Items Members of the public may speak on any item posted to the agenda. Speakers will be called upon when this agenda item is taken up by the Committee Chair. How to Register to Speak Remotely All speakers are required to register for remote participation. Registered speakers will be allowed 3 minutes to speak by telephone only. The deadline for registering is 12:00pm on the day before the meeting. To register to speak, email the board liaison, Nakia James at nakia.james@austintexas.gov before the deadline. Once registration closes, the board liaison will send all speakers an email to confirm registration, provide instructions on speaking at the meeting, and the number to call in on the day of the meeting. How to Sign-Up to Speak In-Person Speakers that would like to address the committee in person will be allowed to sign up until 15 minutes before the start of the meeting. Speakers will be allowed 3 minutes to speak. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If you require Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please contact Nakia James at (512) 974-9108 or nakia.james@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the MBE/WBE and Small Business Procurement Program Advisory Committee, contact Nakia James at (512) 974-9108 …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL CARE STRATEGIES AND ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6TH 2026, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER ROOM 1203 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the HIV PLANNING COUNCIL may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: Join the meeting now Public comment will be allowed in person or remotely via telephone or Teams. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register to speak, call or email the Office of Support, (737)-825-1684 or hivplanningcouncil@austintexas.gov CURRENT HIV PLANNING COUNCIL CARE STRATEGIES AND ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Kristina McRae-Thompson, Chair Alicia Alston Adryan Brown Jeremy Caballero Marquis Goodwin, conflicted Kyle Murphy AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 10/5/2026 will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the HIV Planning Council regular meeting of the Care Strategies and Community Engagement committee on April 7th, 2026 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS 2. Members will declare conflict of interest with relevant agenda items, service categories, and/or service standards. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Introductions/Announcements 4. Office of Support Staff Briefing DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Discussion of Integrated Plan for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Discussion and approval of meeting time and day FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 7. Discussion of workplan calendar and social calendar ADJOURNMENT Indicative of action items The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For More Information on the HIV Planning Council, please contact Rashana Raggs at (737)-825-1684.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 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 Joi Harden Daryl Horton Nelson Linder Antonio Ross Greg Smith Justin Parsons, Vice Chair Sophia Dozier Emmy Goss Weisberg Kyron Hayes Antony Jackson Patrick Miller Mueni Rudd AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the African American Resource Advisory Commission regular meeting on September 8, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation from the African American Youth Harvest Foundation regarding their programmatic overview. Presentation by Micheal Lofton, President/CEO/ Founder, African American Youth Harvest Foundation. 3. Discussion on activating African American voters before the November election. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Approve the 2027 Annual Meeting Schedule for the African American Resource Advisory Commission 5. Approve a Recommendation to Council to Recognize the Recent APD Shooting & Create Supportive Measures to Provide Public Accountability. 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.
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION Recommendation 20261006-005: Recognition of Recent APD Shooting & Supporting Measures to Provide Public Accountability WHEREAS, on July 24, 2026, 17-year-old Anthoneil Williams II was fatally shot by Austin Police Department (APD) officers at a neighborhood park near Baden Lane and Dessau Road; and WHEREAS, subsequent official reviews and Austin Police Department disclosures revealed that Anthoneil Williams II was unarmed and the object in his waistband was a water bottle at the time officers discharged their weapons; and WHEREAS, while the shooting remained under active investigation, Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis publicly stated that “all points” indicated the incident was a “suicide by police,” assigning a possible motive to Anthoneil Williams II before the completion of independent and thorough investigations; and WHEREAS, the National Police Accountability Project (NPAP), a national organization dedicated to police accountability and civil rights, specifically criticized APD's rapid characterization of Anthoneil Williams II's death as “suicide by cop,” raising concerns that assigning such a label before a meaningful investigation shifts attention away from questions of de-escalation, use of force, and governmental accountability; and WHEREAS, the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF), a national organization of police executives and law-enforcement professionals, recognizes that encounters involving individuals believed to be seeking a lethal police response should prompt specialized crisis intervention emphasizing time, distance, communication, patience, and de-escalation, and has documented that many such encounters can be resolved without the use of lethal force; and WHEREAS, terminology such as “suicide by cop” or “suicide by police,” particularly when used before an investigation has established a person's intent, risks shifting responsibility for a police- involved death onto the deceased, making that individual the perceived causal actor in their own death while prematurely shaping public understanding of the government's use of deadly force; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin should use neutral, fact-based language when communicating about police-involved deaths and should distinguish between evidence concerning a person's possible mental or behavioral health crisis and the separate question of whether officers' actions, tactics, de-escalation efforts, and use of force were appropriate; and WHEREAS, repeated patterns of officer misconduct, insufficient de-escalation, and unjustified use of force have historically inflicted severe trauma and deadly harm across Austin communities; and WHEREAS, civilian oversight bodies, including the Community Police Review Commission, require unfettered access to all body-worn camera footage, dispatch recordings, internal affairs files, and investigative materials to ensure true …
AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 The African American Resource Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at the Permitting and Development Center. Chair Anderson called the African American Resource Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 5:37 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Alexandria Anderson, Chair Dr. Chiquita Eugene Roger Davis Sophia Dozier Emmy Goss Weisberg Daryl Horton Nelson Linder Patrick Miller Greg Smith Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Joi Harden Kyron Hayes Antony Jackson Mueni Rudd Commissioners Absent: Justin Parsons, Vice Chair Antonio Ross PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the African American Resource Advisory Commission regular meeting on August 4, 2026. 1 The minutes of the August 4, 2026, regular meeting of the African American Resource Advisory Commission were approved during the September 9th meeting on Commissioner Davis’s motion, Commissioner Dozier’s second on a 13-0 vote. Vice Chair Parsons and Commissioners Ross were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. Presentation from the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) regarding their relationships with African American families in Austin. Presentation by Stephanie Hennes, Faith-Based and Community Engagement Specialist, DFPS and Rachel Duer, Faith-Based and Community Engagement Director, DFPS. Presentation given by Stephanie Hennes, Faith-Based and Community Engagement Specialist, DFPS and Rachel Duer, Faith-Based and Community Engagement Director, DFPS. Presentation from Community Advancement Network (CAN) regarding their programming and priorities. Presentation from Jelina Tunstill, CAN Program and Operations Coordinator. Presentation given by Jelina Tunstill, CAN Program and Operations Coordinator. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. 5. 6. Approve the creation of a public health working group that creates recommendations regarding Black maternal health and improving the social determinants of life for Black Austinites. The motion to approve the creation of a public health working group that creates recommendations regarding Black maternal health and improving the social determinants of life for Black Austinites with Chair Anderson and Commissioner Rudd as members was approved on Commissioner Miller’s motion, Commissioner Goss Wiesberg’s second on a 13-0 vote. Vice Chair Parsons and Commissioner Ross were absent. Approve the creation of a public safety working group that focuses on community policing, conflict resolution, decreasing gun violence and job training and employment opportunities. The motion to approve the creation of a public safety working group that focuses on community policing, conflict resolution, decreasing gun violence and job training and employment opportunities with Vice Chair …
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION Recommendation 20261006-005: Recognition of Recent APD Shooting & Supporting Measures to Provide Public Accountability WHEREAS, on July 24, 2026, 17-year-old Anthoneil Williams II was fatally shot by Austin Police Department (APD) officers at a neighborhood park near Baden Lane and Dessau Road; and WHEREAS, subsequent official reviews and Austin Police Department disclosures revealed that Anthoneil Williams II was unarmed and the object in his waistband was a water bottle at the time officers discharged their weapons; and WHEREAS, while the shooting remained under active investigation, Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis publicly stated that “all points” indicated the incident was a “suicide by police,” assigning a possible motive to Anthoneil Williams II before the completion of independent and thorough investigations; and WHEREAS, the National Police Accountability Project (NPAP), a national organization dedicated to police accountability and civil rights, specifically criticized APD's rapid characterization of Anthoneil Williams II's death as “suicide by cop,” raising concerns that assigning such a label before a meaningful investigation shifts attention away from questions of de-escalation, use of force, and governmental accountability; and WHEREAS, the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF), a national organization of police executives and law-enforcement professionals, recognizes that encounters involving individuals believed to be seeking a lethal police response should prompt specialized crisis intervention emphasizing time, distance, communication, patience, and de-escalation, and has documented that many such encounters can be resolved without the use of lethal force; and WHEREAS, terminology such as “suicide by cop” or “suicide by police,” particularly when used before an investigation has established a person's intent, risks shifting responsibility for a police- involved death onto the deceased, making that individual the perceived causal actor in their own death while prematurely shaping public understanding of the government's use of deadly force; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin should use neutral, fact-based language when communicating about police-involved deaths and should distinguish between evidence concerning a person's possible mental or behavioral health crisis and the separate question of whether officers' actions, tactics, de-escalation efforts, and use of force were appropriate; and WHEREAS, repeated patterns of officer misconduct, insufficient de-escalation, and unjustified use of force have historically inflicted severe trauma and deadly harm across Austin communities; and WHEREAS, civilian oversight bodies, including the Community Police Review Commission, require unfettered access to all body-worn camera footage, dispatch recordings, internal affairs files, and investigative materials to ensure true …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 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 September 8, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. Quarterly Report with Austin Police Department. Presented by Lee Rogers, Chief of Staff, Austin Police. Discussion regarding Austin Fire Department’s new staffing model. Presentation by Mark Bridges, Division Chief, Austin Fire. Discussion regarding Public Safety scheduling and workload. Presentation by Lee Rogers, Chief of Staff, Austin Police, Wesley Hopkins, Chief of Staff, Austin Travis County Emergency Medical Services, Kevin Parker, Assistant Chief, Austin Travis County Emergency Medical Services, Jeffrey Kennedy, Interim Chief of Staff, Austin Fire. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. 6. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding public safety surveillance technology and data sharing. Approve the 2027 annual schedule of the Public Safety Commission. 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 Chelsea Pfeifer at the Austin City Clerk’s Office, at 512-974-2498 or chelsea.pfeifer@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Public Safety Commission please contact Chelsea …
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 The Public Safety Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room #1405, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, Texas. Chair Duran called the Public Safety Commission Meeting to order at 4:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Enrique Duran II, Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Denise Eger Kimberly Hidrogo Timothy Ruttan Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Vice Chair Daniel Godwin Yasmine Smith PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None Present APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on August 3, 2026. The minutes from the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on August 3, 2026 were approved on Chair Duran’s motion, Commissioner Bernhardt’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Smith was off the dais. Commissioners Holmes and Sierra-Arévalo were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Quarterly Report with Austin Travis County Emergency Medical Services. Presented by Wesley Hopkins, Chief of Staff, Austin Travis County Emergency Medical Services. The presentation was made by Wesley Hopkins, Chief of Staff, Austin Travis County Emergency Medical Services. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 3. 4. Discussion with Auditor’s Office regarding recent Mental Health Audit. Presented by Kathie Harrison, Assistant City Auditor, Austin City Auditor’s Office and Mariel Dempster, Auditor II, Austin City Auditor’s Office. The presentation was made by Mariel Dempster, Auditor II, Austin City Auditor’s Office and Kathie Harrison, Assistant City Auditor, Austin City Auditor’s Office. Discussion regarding the TRUST act and its application to public safety technologies and data sharing between governmental entities. Presented by Mackenzie Rhine, Attorney and Board Member, Electric Frontier Foundation. The presentation was made by Mackenzie Rhine, Attorney and Board Member, Electric Frontier Foundation, and JJ Schmidt, Assistant Chief, Austin Police. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. 6. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding public safety surveillance technology and data sharing. Withdrawn without objection, to be revisited at a future meeting. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding the Mental Health Audit. Withdrawn without objection. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS APD Quarterly Report Discussion with Office of Violence Prevention regarding community working group progress Discussion with Austin Travis County EMS regarding Austin First Pilot Discussion with Austin Fire regarding AFD’s new staffing model Chair Duran adjourned the meeting at 5:34 p.m. without objection. 2
APD Quarterly Update to PSC Austin Police | October 5, 2026 Crimes Against Persons by Offense Type March - August Source: Versadex 2 Crimes Against Property/Society by Offense Type March - August Source: Versadex 3 APD IMMIGRATION ENGAGEMENT – 2026 YTD Austin Police regularly engage with immigration and other federal officials. The table below shows the number of instances by engagement type and year. Totals are based on reviewed cases from January 1, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026. All APD immigration engagements are publicly published quarterly in accordance with Resolution No. 20180614-074. Immigration Engagement Type Assist Immigration/ Homeland Security Criminal Arrest Custody by ICE Information Gathering/Sharing Release Per Immigration Instructions Grand Total JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP 2 1 2 1 0 6 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 2 2 6 0 2 0 2 2 6 0 1 0 1 1 3 1 0 2 1 0 4 0 2 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 6 1 7 2 0 0 6 0 8 Total YTD 5 10 4 20 6 45 Distribution of Engagements by Type (Calendar Year 2026 YTD) Release Per Immigration Instructions, 13% Assist Immigration/Homeland Security, 11% Information Gathering/Sharing, 45% Criminal Arrest, 22% Custody by ICE, 9% Assist Immigration/Homeland Security - Engagements where APD provided direct operational support or assistance to federal immigration or homeland security agencies during an enforcement or investigative activity. Criminal Arrest - Engagements involving the arrest of an individual for a criminal offense, where immigration-related factors were also identified during the incident but not the reason for the arrest. Custody by ICE - Engagements where an individual was taken into custody by ICE. Information Gathering/Sharing- Engagements where APD collected, exchanged, or verified information related to a subject, without direct enforcement action. Release per Immigration Instructions - Engagements where no arrestable offense occurred and immigration officials indicated they would not be taking custody of the subject for an administrative immigration warrant at that time. Source: APD RMS as of September 30, 2026 4 DIGITAL EVIDENCE MANAGEMENT UNIT (DEMU) BACKLOG REDUCTION Since January 1, 2026, DEMU has significantly reduced the outstanding evidence backlog while continuing to process a high volume of incoming requests. DEMU REQUESTS YTD New Requests YTD Requests Closed YTD Net Change 17,216 27,432 -10,216 OUTSTANDING REQUESTS Jan 1, 2026 Sep 29, 2026 Change Total Outstanding Requests County Attorney Requests District Attorney …
2027 Meeting Dates for Public Safety Commission Location and Time TBD January 4th February 1st March 1st April 5th May 3rd June 7th July 5th August 2nd September 6th October 4th November 1st December 6th
REGULAR MEETING of the MUSIC COMMISSION October 5, 2026 6:30 PM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS ROOM 1001, 301 W 2ND STREET, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Music Commission may be participating virtually. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Shelbi Mitchell, 512-974-6318, Shelbi.Mitchell@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Nagavalli Medicharla - Chair, Pedro Carvalho – Vice Chair, Joe Silva – Parliamentarian, Clarissa Cardenas – Secretary, Nelson Aguilar, Tami Blevins, Clayton England, Cornice “Ray” Price Jr., Penny Jo Pullus, Celeste Quesada AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. MUSIC PERFORMANCE Peter Stopschinski APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Music Commission meeting on September 14, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing on Live Music Fund collections by Kim McCarson, Program Manager, Music & Entertainment, Austin Arts, Culture, Music & Entertainment (ACME). 3. Staff briefing on ACME funding programs by Laura Odegaard, Division Manager, Cultural Affairs and Investments, ACME. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Downtown Commission update on priorities and recent actions by Parliamentarian Silva. 5. Music Commission strategic goals and budget recommendations to council. 6. Music Commission retreat meeting date for 2027. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. Approve 2027 Regular Music Commission meeting schedule. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If you require Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Erica Shamaly at 512-974-6318, Shelbi.Mitchell@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Music Commission, please contact Shelbi Mitchell at 512-974-6318, Shelbi.Mitchell@austintexas.gov.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN FIREFIGHTERS’, POLICE OFFICERS’ AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL’S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2026, AT 10:00 A.M. AUSTIN HUMAN RESOURCES’ LEARNING AND RESEARCH CENTER 5202 E BEN WHITE, SUITE 500 AUSTIN, TX 78741 Some members of the City of Austin Firefighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission may be participating by video conference. 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. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Jolsna Thomas, Chair Robert Gross, Commissioner CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Sarah Ivory, Vice Chair AGENDA The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes from the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting on August 3, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. 5. Discussion and action regarding the request of one or more Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services 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. 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. Discussion and action to approve the 2027 regular meeting schedule of the City Of Austin Firefighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission. Discussion and action …
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2026 CITY OF AUSTIN FIREFIGHTERS’, POLICE OFFICERS’, AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL’S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2026 The City of Austin Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission convened in a Regular meeting on Monday, August 3, 2026, at 5202 E. Ben White Boulevard, Suite 500, in Austin, Texas. Chair Thomas called the City of Austin Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Jolsna Thomas, Chair Sarah Ivory, Vice Chair Robert Gross PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None Present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes from the City of Austin Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Meeting on June 26, 2026. The minutes from the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission special called meeting on June 26, 2026, were approved on Commissioner Gross’ motion, Vice Chair Ivory’s second on a 3-0 vote. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and action regarding the request of one or more Austin Fire 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. Chair Thomas combined items 2 & 3 without objection. The motion to approve a three-member board was approved on Vice Chair Ivory’s motion, Commissioner Gross’ second on a 3-0 vote. 1 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2026 3. Discussion and action regarding the request of one or more Austin Police Department candidates to the Commission to appoint a new 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. The motion to approve a three-member board was approved on Vice Chair Ivory’s motion, Commissioner Gross’ second on a 3-0 vote. 4. Discussion and action to approve future meeting dates and times. Discussion was held regarding future meeting dates and times. EXECUTIVE SESSION 5. Receive legal counsel, pursuant to 551.071 of Texas Local Government Code, regarding the appointment of a new three-member …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE COMMISSION ON AGING AGE FRIENDLY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2026, AT 11:00 A.M. CITY OF AUSTIN PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, 1401/1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Age Friendly Advisory Committee 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 Nicole Alexander, Nicole.Alexander@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Richard Bondi, Chair Suzanne Anderson Teresa Ferguson Henry Van de Putte Selena Yee 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. STAFF BRIEFINGS 1. Staff briefing regarding the 2026-2030 Age-Friendly Austin (AFA) Action Plan current status and plan implementation timeline. Presentation by Nicole Alexander, Age Friendly Program Coordinator, and Halana Kaleel, Public Health Community Engagement Specialist, Austin Public Health DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion and review of the final draft of the Age Friendly Austin Action Plan for 2026-2030. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and possible action on the Commission on Aging’s action plans for the AFAP 2026- 2030. 4. Discussion and possible action on edits on the Commission on Aging Build, Bridge, and Champion Framework for the Age-Friendly Austin Action Plan (2026–2030). 5. Discussion and possible action on amending the 2026 meeting schedule for the Age Friendly Advisory Committee. 6. Discussion and possible action on adopting the 2027 meeting schedule for the Age Friendly Advisory Committee. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please email Nicole Alexander at Austin Public Health Department, at Nicole.Alexander@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Age Friendly Advisory Committee, please email Nicole Alexander at Nicole.Alexander@austintexas.gov.
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE COMMISSION ON AGING AGE FRIENDLY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MONDAY, OCTOBER 5TH, 2026, AT 11:00 A.M. CITY OF AUSTIN PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, 1401/1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Age Friendly Advisory Committee 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 Nicole Alexander, Nicole.Alexander@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Richard Bondi, Chair Suzanne Anderson Teresa Ferguson Henry Van de Putte Selena Yee DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS AGENDA ADDENDUM 7. Discussion and possible action to approve the draft 2026–2030 Age-Friendly Action Plan and recommend formal endorsement by the Commission on Aging. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please email Nicole Alexander at Austin Public Health Department, at Nicole.Alexander@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Age Friendly Advisory Committee, please email Nicole Alexander at Nicole.Alexander@austintexas.gov.
Commission on Aging 2026-2030 Priority Framework The Commission on Aging adopts this Build, Bridge and Champion Framework to help refine and prioritize its work within its responsibilities under City Code. The Framework borrows the three focus areas of the Age-Friendly Austin Action Plan (AFAP) 2026–2030 as a useful way of organizing and narrowing that work. The Commission's responsibilities are established by City Code and include serving as an advisory body to the Austin City Council concerning the quality of life of older adults in the Austin area and helping ensure that older adults are productive, independent, and healthy. The AFAP does not alter or limit those responsibilities. The Commission's Age Friendly Advisory Committee provides oversight of the AFAP consistent with the responsibilities established for the Committee in the Commission's bylaws: monitoring progress, championing older adult involvement in plan development and implementation, reviewing and recommending revisions, and helping ensure community alignment through collaboration with City departments and the older adult community. City Council's adoption of Resolution No. 20250605-084 strengthened the City's commitment to older adults, including directing City departments to incorporate an age-friendly perspective and the AFAP into how they fulfill their missions. This creates additional opportunities for the Commission to engage City departments on issues within the Commission's responsibilities. Build, Bridge and Champion Using the three AFAP focus areas, the Commission will identify areas within its City Code responsibilities where focused attention can have a meaningful impact. For each selected area, the Commission may identify one or all of the following roles: Build - Develop or contribute to Commission activities addressing an identified area of focus. Bridge - Convene stakeholders, facilitate collaboration, share information, or strengthen connections addressing an identified area of focus. Champion – Submit recommendations to Austin City Council that support and advance the Age Friendly Action Plan 2026-2030. This includes individual commissioners reaching out to their supporting council member or mayor. Build, Bridge and Champion describe ways the Commission may approach its work. They do not assign responsibility to the Commission for implementing the AFAP. The Commission's Build, Bridge and Champion selections are not intended to encompass every issue affecting older adults or the full scope of its responsibilities. They identify areas where the Commission believes sustained attention can have the greatest impact. Compiled by: Richard Bondi Page 1 of 2 10/05/2026 Commission on Aging 2026-2030 Priority Framework Using the Build, Bridge and Champion Selections The Build, …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2026, AT 6:30 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W 2nd STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Commission on Immigrant Affairs may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Nekaybaw Watson, 512-974-2562, nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS : Miriam Dorantes, Chair Adrian De La Rosa Aditi Joshi Diane Kanawati Melissa Ortega Caroline Solis AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Alondra Johnson, Vice-Chair Azeem Edwin Jeanne “Canan” Kaba Wilson Ramirez Meghna Roy The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Immigrant Affairs regular meeting on August 3rd, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Create a list of questions and discussion items for City of Austin Departments for future presentations. 3. Discussion on the strategic impact of the commission (organizations you want to invite, recommendations you want to pass, and discussions you think are necessary to have publicly.) 4. Discussion on emergency relief funding and resources due to detentions resulting in family separation. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve the 2027 Annual Meeting Schedule of the Commission on Immigrant Affairs. 6. Approve a Recommendation to Council to Recognize the Recent APD Shooting & Create Supportive Measures to Provide Public Accountability. 7. Approve a Recommendation to Council to Support the Family and Community Affected by the September 20, 2026, Shooting. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 8. Update from the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) representative regarding August meeting of the JIC. 9. Update from Quality-of-Life Study Working group regarding recent meetings and study progress. (Current Members: Vice Chair Johnson, Commissioners: Edwin, Kaba, Kanawati, Joshi and Ortega) 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 …
