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Urban Transportation CommissionJune 3, 2025

04 Draft Recommendation - Residential Parking Program Proposed Rule R161-25.10 original pdf

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BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation Number 20540604-00X: Residential Parking Program Proposed Rule R161-25.10 WHEREAS, the Residential Permit Parking (RPP) program was created in 1997 to address overflow parking in neighborhoods adjacent to the University of Texas and has since expanded to over 52 zones citywide with more than 6,000 designated parking spaces; WHEREAS, the program requires resident engagement and significant community support, including 60–66.7% support from affected residents and evidence of 75% occupancy during a two-week survey to justify RPP implementation; WHEREAS, recent survey data gathered from over 750 participants and 5,500 responses indicate a significant level of dissatisfaction with the current RPP program, with 60–70% of comments being negative or critical, including concerns about fairness, program access for renters, and lack of enforcement; WHEREAS, the Director’s proposed rule changes include re-evaluation criteria, such as declaring a zone underutilized if fewer than 66% of eligible households purchase or renew permits annually, and improving procedural transparency around permit revocation and appeals; WHEREAS, the proposed Director Rules introduce more inclusive definitions of “resident” that acknowledge the realities of renters in multi-family units and propose new tools such as affordable permits, construction passes, and expanded access to day passes; WHEREAS, public feedback suggests a desire to shift the program’s stated goals away from guaranteeing residential convenience toward managing curb space as a public resource in a way that ensures safety, mobility, and fairness for all users of the public right-of-way; WHEREAS, equitable access to the public right-of-way is a key priority, and UTC believes the Director’s Rules should ensure that residents of larger multi-family properties are not excluded from visitor permit access or comparable benefits afforded to single-family homes; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the UTC recommends the Director’s Rules maintain the following provisions: ● Hybrid Parking Regulations; ● Definition of resident in Section V(5), which is inclusive of Multi-Family residents; ● Allowing multi-unit residential properties with seven or more units to be eligible for Day Passes under Section XII(F)(1) ● Creation of Construction Passes under Section XII(F)(2); and ● Residential Parking Program Re-evaluation Criteria, including that a zone may be underutilized if fewer than 66% of eligible households purchase or renew permits annually in Section XI(C)(1); BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the UTC recommends the Director’s Rules are amended to remove provisions in Section I stating that the purpose of the Residential Parking Program is, in part, to make it …

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Zoning and Platting CommissionJune 3, 2025

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MBEWBE/Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory CommitteeJune 3, 2025

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Urban Transportation CommissionJune 3, 2025

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Urban Transportation CommissionJune 3, 2025

Recommendation 20250603-004: Residential Parking Program Proposed Rule original pdf

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BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation Number 20250603-004: Residential Parking Program Proposed Rule R161-25.10 WHEREAS, the Residential Permit Parking (RPP) program was created in 1997 to address overflow parking in neighborhoods adjacent to the University of Texas and has since expanded to over 52 zones citywide with more than 6,000 designated parking spaces; WHEREAS, the program requires resident engagement and significant community support, including 60–66.7% support from affected residents and evidence of 75% occupancy during a two-week survey to justify RPP implementation; WHEREAS, recent survey data gathered from over 750 participants and 5,500 responses indicate a significant level of dissatisfaction with the current RPP program, with 60–70% of comments being negative or critical, including concerns about fairness, program access for renters, and lack of enforcement; WHEREAS, the Director’s proposed rule changes include re-evaluation criteria, such as declaring a zone underutilized if fewer than 66% of eligible households purchase or renew permits annually, and improving procedural transparency around permit revocation and appeals; WHEREAS, the proposed Director Rules introduce more inclusive definitions of “resident” that acknowledge the realities of renters in multi-family units and propose new tools such as affordable permits, construction passes, and expanded access to day passes; and WHEREAS, public feedback suggests a desire to shift the program’s stated goals away from guaranteeing residential convenience toward managing curb space as a public resource in a way that ensures safety, mobility, and fairness for all users of the public right-of-way; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the UTC recommends the Director’s Rules maintain the following provisions: ● Hybrid Parking Regulations; ● Definition of resident in Section V(6), which is inclusive of Multi-Family residents; ● Allowing multi-unit residential properties with seven or more units to be eligible for Day Passes under Section XII(F)(1); ● Creation of Construction Passes under Section XII(F)(2); and ● Residential Parking Program Re-evaluation Criteria, including that a zone may be underutilized if fewer than 66% of eligible households purchase or renew permits annually in Section XI(C)(1); BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the UTC recommends the Director’s Rules are amended to remove provisions in Section I stating that the purpose of the Residential Parking Program is, in part, to make it “easier for residents to find an open parking spot” and replace it with language clarifying that the purpose should be to reduce strain on overparked curbs on neighborhood streets. This may include language from Section IV, which references …

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African American Resource Advisory CommissionJune 3, 2025

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Zoning and Platting CommissionJune 3, 2025

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ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISION REGULAR CALLED REVISED MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 2025 The Zoning and Platting convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Smith called the Zoning and Platting Meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Hank Smith Betsy Greenberg Luis Osta Lugo Lonny Stern Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Scott Boone Alejandra Flores David Fouts Taylor Major Ryan Puzycki Christian Tschoepe Commissioners Absent: Felix De Portu PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Jennifer Mushtaler – Consideration of the September 12, 2023, Planning Commission recommendation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. 1 The minutes from the meeting of May 20, 2025, were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Stern’s motion, Commissioner Flores’ second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner De Portu was absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Rezoning: Location: C14-2024-0159 - Research Park PDA Amendment; District 6 12219 ½, 12455, 12487 ½, 12489, 12489 ½, 12491 ½, 12501, 12515 ½, 12517 ½ Research Boulevard Service Road Southbound, 12220 ½ Riata Trace Parkway, 6511 ½ and 6513 McNeil Road, Walnut Creek and Rattan Creek Watersheds Owner/Applicant: Karlin Research Park Development, LLC, Karlin Research Park, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: (Matthew Schwab) Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle) LI-PDA to LI-PDA, to change a condition of zoning Recommended, with conditions Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of LI-PDA, with conditions, to change a condition of zoning, for C14-2024-0159 - Research Park PDA Amendment; District 6, located at 12219 ½, 12455, 12487 ½, 12489, 12489 ½, 12491 ½, 12501, 12515 ½, 12517 ½ Research Boulevard Service Road Southbound, 12220 ½ Riata Trace Parkway, 6511 ½ and 6513 McNeil Road, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Stern’s motion, Commissioner Flores’ second, on a 9-1 vote. Vice Chair Greenberg voted nay. Commissioner De Portu was absent. 2 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2024-0170 - Duval PDA; District 6 5501 Duval Road; 11705, 11755, 11755 ½, 11757 ½, 11781 ½, 11785 ½, 11801 ½, Research Boulevard SVRD NB, 11900, 11900 ½, 11902 ½, 11904 ½ West Cow Path, Walnut Creek Watershed Owner/Applicant: Karlin Duval, LLC (Matthew Schwab) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Richard T. Suttle) LI, LI-CO and LO to LI-PDA Recommended, with …

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MBEWBE/Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory CommitteeJune 3, 2025

Certification Report original pdf

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FY2025 SMBR Certified Firms BY ETHNICITY AND CERTIFICATION TYPES SMBR Certification by Type Number of Certification Types (Not number of firms) 1 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 2960 2940 2920 2900 2880 2860 2840 2820 2800 2780 2760 2740 692 697 703 703 694 698 694 701 703 710 713 716 584 591 596 596 592 597 599 604 602 611 620 623 455 449 454 454 459 463 458 464 463 465 468 469 142 68 133 68 119 70 119 70 118 71 119 72 117 73 118 76 118 76 124 77 126 78 126 80 Jul-24 Aug-24 Sep-24 FY 2024 Oct-24 Nov-24 Dec-24 Jan-25 Feb-25 Mar-25 Apr-25 May-25 MBE WBE DBE ACDBE SBE HUB Total Certification Types 2929 2935 2903 2861 2867 2819 2821 2830 2830 2834 2828 2813 Jul-24 Aug-24 Sep-24 FY 2024 Oct-24 Nov-24 Dec-24 Jan-25 Feb-25 Mar-25 Apr-25 May-25 Total Certification TYPES Certification by Ethnicity 2 800 600 400 200 0 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 500 400 300 200 100 0 MBE Certifications 878 883 888 888 879 884 886 897 904 915 923 920 Jul-24 Aug-24 Sep-24 FY 2024 Oct-24 Nov-24 Dec-24 Jan-25 Feb-25 Mar-25 Apr-25 May-25 Asian African-American Hispanic Native American Total WBE Certifications 692 697 703 703 694 698 694 701 703 710 712 716 Jul-24 Aug-24 Sep-24 FY 2024 Oct-24 Nov-24 Dec-24 Jan-25 Feb-25 Mar-25 Apr-25 May-25 Asian African-American Hispanic Native American Caucasian Total DBE Certifications 455 449 454 454 459 463 458 464 463 465 467 469 Jul-24 Aug-24 Sep-24 FY 2024 Oct-24 Nov-24 Dec-24 Jan-25 Feb-25 Mar-25 Apr-25 May-25 Asian African-American Hispanic Native American Non Minority Female Total ACDBE Certifications 68 68 70 70 71 72 73 76 76 77 77 80 3 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Jul-24 Aug-24 Sep-24 FY 2024 Oct-24 Nov-24 Dec-24 Jan-25 Feb-25 Mar-25 Apr-25 May-25 Asian African-American Hispanic Native American Non Minority Female Total Number of Applications Received Total Application Count 191 179 133 141 120 118 153 142 131 131 200 150 152 100 50 0 Jul-24 Aug-24 Sep-24 Oct-24 Nov-24 Dec-24 Jan-25 Feb-25 Mar-25 Apr-25 May-25 Expansion CEA Interstate Annual New Total

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MBEWBE/Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory CommitteeJune 3, 2025

Council Awards Report original pdf

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# 1 Solicitation No Solicitation Description CLMB333- WC2020.11 WC2020.11 Zilker Maintenance Barn Prime Subs Warden Construction Corporation (MB) MCCO Group, Inc. / C Glass (MH) Longoria Masonry, Inc. (FW) Millard Drywall & Acoustical Construction, Inc. Non MWBE Total 2 CLMC1094 Sinclair Ave Water and Wastewater Pipeline Renewal Prime Subs (MH) Facilities Rehabilitation, Inc. (MB) Sammie J Kellough / Sam Kellough Trucking (FA) Marie's Trucking (FH) CL Concrete Construction Corporation 3 CLMC930 Slaughter Lane- Loop 1 to Brodie Lane- CAMPO Prime M.A, Smith Contracting Co., Inc. (MB) Avery Williamson / Avery's Lawn Care & Landscaping, LLC (MH) Industry Junction, Inc. 4 CLMC1057 Ridgeline Neighborhood Park - Phase I Development Prime Subs M.A, Smith Contracting Co., Inc. (MB) Avery Williamson / Avery's Lawn Care & Landscaping, LLC (FH) Alpha Ready Mix, LLC (FN) KLP Commercial, LLC / KLP Construction Supply (FW) Champion Fuel Solutions 5 CLMC1025 Garden Villa Lane Water & Wastewater Pipeline Renewal Prime Subs Denucci Constructors, LLC (MB) Avery Williamson / Avery's Lawn Care & Landscaping, LLC (MB) Sammie J Kellough / Sam Kellough Trucking (MH) Mars Industries, LLC (MA) Benqwest, LLC (FW) Stephanie Braun Clayton, LLC / Stephanie Braun Clayton Photography (FW) Liquid Waste Solutions, LLC (FW) Terra EcoServices, LLC (FW) Verity Civil Contracting, Inc. / Kiwi Trucking Company, Inc. Non MWBE Total 6 CLMP380 Capital Of Texas Expressway (CAPEX) Water Quality Control Prime Subs Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. (MB) Seyoum Asamenaw / May Engineers, LLC (MH) Maestas & Associates, Inc. (MH) Gian C Villarreal / Seagull PME (MA) HVJ South Central Texas - M&J, Inc. (FW) Mend Collaborative, Inc. (FW) MWM DesignGroup, Inc. Non MWBE Total Percent of "Met Goal" Awards for April 2025 Percent of "Met Goal" Awards for FY2025 To-Date Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N Y Y Y Y SLBP Goal Information Cost Estimate Award Amount Prime MBE AA H A/NA WBE FY 2025 Council Awards Report April 2025 SG GFE SG MG DBE MG SG MG $5,402,120 $1,126,819 27.03 97.94 $5,402,120 $1,297,850 $17,553 $28,300 $10,394 $3,352,022 $1,042,210 $1,020,710 $10,500 $4,000 $7,000 3.86 0.59 0.59 6.25 1.70 0.37 0.37 0.96 1.01 1.01 0.29 0.00 1.54 2.22 2.22 0.61 0.67 0.67 0.37 0.38 0.38 $11,000,000 $12,978,417 $11,868,417 91.44 $1,182,067 $1,000,000 $110,000 $1,117,589 $1,010,589 $30,000 $56,000 $3,000 $18,000 90.43 2.16 2.68 2.68 4.97 5.01 5.01 0.25 0.27 1.59 1.61 0.27 1.61 MBE/ …

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Urban Transportation CommissionJune 3, 2025

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African American Resource Advisory CommissionJune 3, 2025

Approved Minutes original pdf

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African American Resource Advisory Commission Minutes June 3, 2025 African American Resource Advisory Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, June 3, 2025 The African American Resource Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at the African American Cultural and Heritage Facility at 912 E 11th St, in Austin, Texas. Commissioner Anderson called the African American Resources Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 5:46 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Daryl Horton, Chair Alexandria Anderson Roger Davis Sophia Dozier Nelson Linder Justin Parsons Emmy Weisberg Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Joi Harden Kyron Hayes Mueni Rudd Greg Smith PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the African American Resource Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on May 6, 2025. The minutes were approved on Commissioner Anderson’s motion, Commissioner Dozier’s second, on an 11-0 vote. Vice Chair Eugene and Commissioners Jackson and Ross were absent. 1 African American Resource Advisory Commission Minutes June 3, 2025 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. 5. Presentation regarding how the commission can support Huston-Tillotson University. Presentation by Dr. Melva K. Wallace, President and CEO, Huston-Tillotson University. Presentation by Dr. Melva K. Wallace, President and CEO, Huston-Tillotson University. Presentation regarding American Gateways’ work supporting the immigrant community in Austin. Presentation by Rebecca Lightsey, Co-Executive Director, American Gateways. Presentation by Rebecca Lightsey, Co-Executive Director, American Gateways. Discussion regarding subjects discussed at recent Joint Inclusion Committee meetings relating to the African American Resource Advisory Commission. Update on Joint Inclusion Committee meetings subjects by Commissioners Parsons and Anderson. Discussion regarding scheduling, procedures, and topics to discuss at a potential commission retreat. Discussed. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Presentation from Mission Accomplished regarding updates on actions being taken at Colony Park. Presentation from Dr. Wilson – Director – Office of Equity and Inclusion Presentation from City Demographer regarding demographic data disclosure for each commissioner’s district. Chair Horton adjourned the meeting at 7:31 p.m. without objection. The June 3, 2025 meeting minutes were approved during the August 5, 2025 regular meeting of the African American Resource Advisory Commission on Commissioner Parsons’ motion, Commissioner Linder’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Davis and Rudd were off the dais. Vice Chair Eugene and Commissioners Jackson, Ross, and Weisberg were absent. 2

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Water and Wastewater CommissionJune 2, 2025

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Water and Wastewater Commission Budget Committee Meeting June 2, 2025 – 9:00am Waller Creek Center 625 E. 10th St. Austin, Texas Some members may be participating by videoconference. For more information go to: http://www.austintexas.gov/wwc Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by 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. To register, call or email the commission liaison at 512-972-0332 or Vicky.Addie@austintexas.gov. Members of the public wishing to speak in person on the agenda and non-agenda related items must sign up at least ten minutes before the meeting is called to order. Budget Committee Members: AGENDA Marcela Tuñón (District 9), Committee Chair Christopher Maxwell-Gaines (District 8), Committee Vice Chair Mike Reyes (District 4) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers who register to speak before the meeting in person or by noon the day before the meeting remotely by telephone, will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Austin Water Financial Forecast Fiscal Year 2026-2030 Update 2. Review Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Schedule DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 3. Review and possible action to approve the 2025 Budget Committee meeting schedule FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Discussion of future agenda items ADJOURN The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Vicky Addie at Austin Water, 512-972-0332 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Water and Wastewater Commission, please contact Vicky Addie at Vicky.Addie@austintexas.gov.

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Environmental CommissionJune 2, 2025

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Urban Forestry Committee Meeting June 2nd, 2025 at 11:30 AM Permitting And Development Center, Events Center, Room 1401 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the Urban Forestry Committee will 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, call or email Elizabeth Funk, Watershed Protection Department, at (512) 568-2244, Elizabeth.Funk@austintexas.gov, no later than noon, the day before the meeting. The following information is required: speaker name, item number(s) they wish to speak on, whether they are for/against/neutral, email address and telephone number (must be the same number that will be used to call into the meeting). CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Richard Brimer (Committee Chair) Hanna Cofer Isabella Changsut Mariana Krueger Martin Luecke CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA 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 Forestry Committee Meetings on October 10, 2024 and December 13, 2024 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion and presentation on Austin’s Heritage Tree Ordinance – Naomi Rotramel, City Arborist, Development Services Department 3. Discussion and presentation on Austin’s tree canopy and related programs – Emily King, Urban Forester, Development Services Department 4. Discussion and presentation on Ashe Juniper’s role in the Central Texas ecosystem – Lisa O-Donnell, Environmental Science Senior, Wildland Conservation, Austin Water 5. Discussion on goals and future meeting times for the Urban Forestry Committee – Richard Brimer, Chair FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please 512-568-2244, call Elizabeth Elizabeth.Funk@austintexas.gov; for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. Protection Department, Funk, Watershed at

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Environmental CommissionJune 2, 2025

20250602-001: Draft Minutes from Dec 13, 2025 UF meeting original pdf

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URBAN FORESTRY COMMITTEE MEETING REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Friday, December 13, 2024 The Urban Forestry Committee convened in a REGULAR meeting on Friday, December 13, 2024, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Brimer called the Urban Forestry Committee Meeting to order at 2:34 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Richard Brimer, Mariana Krueger Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Colin Nickells, Melinda Schiera Commissioners Absent: None PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Forestry Committee Meeting of October 10, 2024 The minutes from the regular meeting on October 10th, 2024 will be approved at the next meeting. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Overview of Transportation and Public Works's Urban Forestry's mission and budget – Lisa Killander, Forestry Program Manager, TPW Item conducted as posted. No action taken. 3. Overview of Parks and Recreation's Urban Forestry Division's mission and budget – Joshua Erickson, Urban Forestry Program Manager, PARD Item conducted as posted. No action taken. 4. Discussion on Urban Forestry meeting dates for 2025 - Richard Brimer, Urban Forestry Committee Chair This item will be discussed at a future meeting. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None Chair Brimer adjourned the meeting at 3:11 p.m. without objection.

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Environmental CommissionJune 2, 2025

20250602-001: Draft Minutes from Oct 10, 2024 UF meeting original pdf

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URBAN FORESTRY COMMITTEE MEETING REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Thursday, October 10, 2024 The Urban Forestry Committee convened in a REGULAR meeting on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Brimer called the Urban Forestry Committee Meeting to order at 11:06 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Richard Brimer, Mariana Krueger Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Colin Nickells, Melinda Schiera Commissioners Absent: None PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Forestry Committee Meeting of June 27, 2024 The minutes from the regular meeting on June 27th, 2024 were approved on Commissioner Krueger’s motion, Commissioner Schiera’s second on a 4–0 vote. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Presentation on 2024 Tree Preservation Report – Naomi Rotramel, City Arborist, Development Services Department Item conducted as posted. No action taken. 3. Staff presentation on Tree Smarts: An Introduction to Austin’s Tree Regulations (Section 3 of the Environmental Criteria Manual) – Naomi Rotramel, City Arborist, and Daniel Priest, Environmental Compliance Specialist Sr., Development Services Department Item conducted as posted. No action taken. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and recommendation on strategies to improve Austin’s tree canopy – Richard Brimer, Urban Forestry Committee Chair A motion to table the item passed on Commissioner Krueger’s motion, Commissioner Brimer’s second on a 3-0 vote. Commissioner Nickells was off dais. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None Chair Brimer adjourned the meeting at 12:41 p.m. without objection.

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Environmental CommissionJune 2, 2025

20250602-003: Austin's Tree Programs and Canopy original pdf

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Austin's Tree Canopy Presentation for the Urban Forestry Committee J u n e 2 0 2 5 Presentation Overview • Austin's urban forest stats • Urban forest management • Canopy cover • Additional tools Significant Benefits https://texasforestinfo.tamu.edu/urbanforeststats/assets/standard/AustinTX2022.pdf Urban Forest Management Development Services Parks & Recreation Public Works Austin Energy Austin Fire • Parks Forestry • PWD Forestry • Utility Forestry • Wildfire Division • Urban Forest Program • City Arborist Program Watershed Protection • Env. Resource Mgmt • Policy & Planning • Field Operations Canopy Cover Heading 41% Canopy Cover 39K Acres of new canopy needed to meet 50% canopy cover goal. https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/d9ba0b99c60b4b8395414a09c4533949 The City of Austin measures tree canopy every 4 years using the calculation: tree canopy area divided by land area. The canopy cover number uses the City of Austin's boundary, inclusive of full purpose, limited purpose, and extraterritorial jurisdictions in May 2023. Analysis provided by Alan Halter, IT Geospatial Analyst Senior, Development Services Department, Urban Forest Program Additional tools My City's Trees • Urban Forest Inventory and Analysis data • • Inventory statistics Summary Reports https://mct.tfs.tamu.edu/app Additional tools Tree Canopy • National tree canopy database • View tree canopy cover and land cover classes • Planning tool built-in https://hub.treesatwork.org/ Emily King Urban Forester Emily.King@AustinTexas.gov Follow Nature in the City for events, updates, job postings, and more! facebook.com/NatureCityATX instagram.com/NatureCityATX

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Environmental CommissionJune 2, 2025

20250602-004: Ashe Juniper's role in central Texas ecosystem original pdf

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Role of Ashe Juniper in Central Texas Ecosystems Lisa O’Donnell Senior Environmental Scientist Ashe Juniper (“cedar”) is both a pioneer… …and an old growth species Ashe Juniper Helps to Build Nutrient-Rich Soils That Are High In Organic Carbon ) % ( I N O B R A C C N A G R O L I O S 16.00 14.00 12.00 10.00 8.00 6.00 4.00 2.00 0.00 Open Young Junipers Old Junipers Juniper-Oak Canopies Keep Temperatures Cooler and More Stable During Summer Droughts Summer Soil Temperatures No Vegetation Forest Canopy 120⁰ F 86 ⁰ F air temperature = 104 ⁰ F 5 Roots are also important! • Help infiltrate water into the ground • Promote carbon sequestration and storage in soil Ashe juniper and shin oak roots (and Dr. Brian Pickles) Cotterell Cave Bray (1904) believed the forests of the Edwards Plateau were critical to protecting water supplies downstream and advocated for their protection: • Forests build soil • Forests protect soil from erosion, keep it cool and moist • Forest soils act as a sponge and promote recharge He concluded: “For all these reasons, forests tend to conserve the water supply and to maintain full springs and an even flow of streams.” Ashe juniper supports a diversity of rare and endemic plants Texas Amorpha Cedar Sage Texas Madrone Twistleaf Yucca Buckley’s Tridens © Chuck Sexton Canyon Mock-Orange Heller’s Marbleseed Shade During Summer Drought is Critical to Oak Seedling Survival l t o P / s g n i l d e e S e v L i f o # August: Under Canopy August: No Shade Texas Red Oak Seedlings (planted as acorns in fall 2017) caged, 60% shade caged, no shade uncaged, no shade 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 -5 Both living and dead trees (“nurse trees”) can promote the growth of other plants Texas red oak sapling growing under living tree Carolina buckthorn sapling growing under dead tree Juniper also provides essential habitat for a variety of wildlife Robin Golden-cheeked Warbler Cedar Waxwing Juniper Hairstreak 11 Endangered and rare species that depend on or occur in juniper-oak ecosystems © John Ingram © John Ingram Contribution of “cedar” to economic growth and development “With the exception of cedar, the hill timber finds a market chiefly as fuel, of which enormous quantities are consumed….Cedar likewise is extensively consumed as fuel and in charcoal burning; but its …

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Music CommissionJune 2, 2025

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REGULAR MEETING of the MUSIC COMMISSION June 2, 2025 6:30 PM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS ROOM 1001, 301 W 2ND STREET, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Music Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Shelbi Mitchell, 512-974-6318, Shelbi.Mitchell@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Nagavalli Medicharla - Chair, Pedro Carvalho – Vice Chair, Joe Silva – Parliamentarian, Scott Strickland – Secretary, Nelson Aguilar, Tami Blevins, Clayton England, Cornice “Ray” Price Jr., Celeste Quesada AGENDA CALL TO ORDER MUSICAL PERFORMANCE PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Music Commission Meeting on April 7 and May 5, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Live Music Fund collections briefing by Kim McCarson, Program Manager, Music & Entertainment Division, Office of Arts, Culture, Music & Entertainment. 3. Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS) Live Music Performances briefing by Erica Shamaly, Division Manager, Music & Entertainment Division. 4. Cultural Funding Community Engagement briefing by Morgan Messick, Assistant Director, Office of Arts, Culture, Music & Entertainment (ACME). DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. 2025 Texas Women’s Songwriters Festival following presentation by Mandy Rowen. 6. Recent increase in number of performance rights organizations and their licensing revenue distribution practices following presentation by Secretary Strickland. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Shelbi Mitchell at the Economic Development Department, 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.

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Arts CommissionJune 2, 2025

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SPECIAL MEETING MEETING of the ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL Monday, June 2nd, 2025, at 6:00 PM Economic Development Offices 5202 East Ben White Boulevard, Suite 400 Austin, Texas 78741 Members of the ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL may participate by video conference. Public comment will be allowed remotely via video conference or telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item 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 participation. To register to speak, call or email AIPP Program Manager Jaime Castillo at jaime.castillo@austintexas.gov, (512) 974-7852. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Chair – Kristi-Anne Shaer, Vice Chair – Andrew Danziger, Taylor Davis, Bernardo Diaz, Stephanie Lemmo, Monica Maldonado – Arts Commission Liaison 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 minutes of the Art in Public Places Panel Regular Meeting on May 5, 2025 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion of Arts Commission Liaison Report on Action Items from May 19, 2025, Arts Commissions Meeting by Arts Commission Liaison Maldonado 3. Presentation on Council Resolution 20250306-029 4. Discussion of the Guidelines Working Group Update on Ordinance, Guidelines, and Policy. 5. Discussion of the Guidelines Working Group Update on Programmatic Recommendations. 6. Discussion of the Guidelines Working Group Update on Communications & Marketing Recommendations STAFF BRIEFINGS 7. Art in Public Places Staff Briefing on Conservation, Current Projects, and Milestones FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please contact AIPP Program Manager Jaime Castillo at jaime.castillo@austintexas.gov or (512) 974- 7852 for additional information; TTY users' route through Relay Texas at 711.

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Commission on Immigrant AffairsJune 2, 2025

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REGULAR MEETING of the COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS JUNE 2, 2025 AT 6:30PM W. 3rd Street AUSTIN CITY HALL ROOM 1101 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 Gunjen Mittal at gunjen.mittal@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-6104. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Melissa Ortega, Chair Alondra Johnson Azeem Edwin Aditi Joshi Miriam Dorantes, Vice Chair Adrian De La Rosa Yohana Saucedo Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch Jeanne “Canan” Kaba Meghana Roy AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up 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 May 5, 2025. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Briefing by Rocio Villalobos, Equity and Inclusion Program Manager - Immigrant Affairs, regarding general updates on immigrant affairs. 3. Briefing by Jeremy Garza and Alejandra Mireles, Equity and Inclusion Program Coordinator – Equity Division, Office of Equity and Inclusion, regarding update on Quality-of-Life study of immigrants, refugees and other foreign-born community members. 4. Briefing by Dr. Wilson regarding status update for budget of Commission on Immigrant Affairs Study. PRESENTATION 5. Presentation by Academia Cuauhtli, a community-based education initiative focused on serving Austin’s immigrant and Spanish-speaking communities through culturally and linguistically sustaining programming regarding brief overview of our work and request support for our FY 2025–2026 budget recommendation 6. Presentation by Daniela Silva, from Worker’s Defense Action Fund regarding license plate readers pilot program. DISCUSSION ITEMS 7. Welcome new Commissioners to Commission on Immigrant Affairs. 8. Discussion regarding the planned sunsetting of the Equity Division’s Undoing Racism trainings for community members, City staff, and Commissioners. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 9. Discussion and action on the proposal made by the Audit and Finance Committee regarding the Commission on Immigrant Affairs bylaws. 10. Discussion and action on approving a budget recommendation to amend the contract and close the remaining $90,000 gap for the Commission on Immigrant Affairs’ Quality-of-Life Study. 11. Discussion and …

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