1 Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2024 to 6/30/2025 Parks and Recreation Board The Board/Commission mission statement (per the City Code) is: (A) The Parks and Recreation Board membership should include citizens of the city who are interested in public parks and public recreation and persons who are knowledgeable in recreation matters. The director of the Parks and Recreation Department, the city manager or designee, the director of the Financial and Administrative Services Department, and the city attorney are ex officio members of the board. (B) The board shall advise the city council and the city manager regarding: (1)the acquisition, development, improvement, equipment, programming, and maintenance of all land and facilities managed by the Parks and Recreation Department of the City of Austin; (2)the purchase of additional land to be managed by the Parks and Recreation Department of the City of Austin. (C) The board shall outline a general plan of development for land, facilities, and programs. The board may submit the plan to the Planning Commission and the city manager for detail development, and the city manager may then submit the plan to the city council for approval as may be required by the City Code. (D) The board shall promote close cooperation between the City and all private citizens, institutions, and agencies interested in or conducting recreational activities, so that all recreational resources within the City may be coordinated to secure the greatest public Welfare. (E) The board shall perform other duties as prescribed by the City Code or as directed by the city council. Source: The Code of the City of Austin, Texas § 2-1-165 – Parks and Recreation Board PARB Annual Review & Work Plan 2025 Page 2 1. Describe the board’s actions supporting their mission during the previous calendar year. Address all elements of the board’s mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. The City of Austin Parks and Recreation Board has three areas of responsibility in its advisory function to the City Council. The activities this board took for fiscal year 2024-2025 are listed by area below. Unless otherwise noted, all recommendations were adopted at a meeting of the whole Parks and Recreation Board. A. The board shall advise the city council and the city manager regarding: (1) the acquisition, development, improvement, equipment, programming, and maintenance of all land and facilities managed by the …
AUSTIN PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR’S UPDATE Ju ly 28 , 2025 Welcome to AUSTIN PARKS & RECREATION VISION The Parks and Recreation Department will be an innovative leader in parks and recreation experiences. MISSION Inspire Austin to learn, play, protect and connect by creating diverse programs and experiences in sustainable natural spaces and public places. Park Planning and Development Completed Projects Metz Playground Replacement • Open to the public • Ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for August 1st • Mendez Recreation Center youth created a for-kids-by- kids survey for the first round of community engagement. Zilker Pecan Grove Tree Planting • Planting was completed in late spring • • 17 trees planted Improvements made to stormwater management and soil quality. Park Planning and Development Completed Projects Zilker Botanical Garden Greene Room • Renovations to the Greene Room completed this month. • Work included new beams, flooring, roof, windows and ADA accessibility improvements. Parque Zaragoza Placemaking Project • Pilot community placemaking project • Led the Amigos de Parque Zaragoza • Celebration scheduled for August 21st Highland Park Pedestrian Bridge • Completed late Spring 2025 • Crosses the Waller Creek tributary Park Planning and Development Project Update Joan Means Khabele Bathhouse Rehabilitation at Barton Springs Pool https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2144470169372068 Sustainability and Resilience Electric Landscaping Equipment Study The City of Austin is gathering input about electric lawn and garden equipment. • Office of Climate Action and Resilience has engaged consultants Terra Lumina Consulting and Wisdom en Familias, LLC • Community engagement will include a public survey and interviews with local landscaping professionals. Take the Survey!! bit.ly/AustinElectricEquipmentSurvey Natural Resources Division Nature Programs and Zilker Botanical Garden The Zilker Botanical Garden Conservancy and Camacho Activity Center won the Best of Austin Award in the 35th Annual Contest for the Austin Chronicle. Highlighted was the Zilker Botanical Garden Dino Days program expanded activations through increased community impact and significant improvement of the program, and Camacho’s affordable programming and activities for all ages. Nature Programs: ANSC Wildlife In partnership with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), the Austin Nature and Science Center (ANSC) welcomed Ember, a Screech Owl, to their collection. Ember was seized by TPWD, but due to imprinting was not suitable for release into the wild. ANSC will provide a safe environment where Ember will live out her life and provide vital education to visitors about native animals living in our community. Recreation Services Dottie Jordan Recreation Center …
Introduction & Overview: Austin Equity and Inclusion Human Rights Commission Briefing Monday, July 28, 2025, 6:00 PM Dr. Lindsey Wilson, Director Enrique Serrano, Civil Rights Officer Shafina Khaki, Human Rights Officer Agenda Introductions • Who We Are Office Overview • Vision & Mission • Current Structure • Core Services Current Projects Connecting with Our Office 7/28/2025 2 OUR VISION Austin Equity and Inclusion helps shape a community and city government where every individual feels welcomed and has the resources and services they need to thrive. We’re dedicated to transforming systems to increase access, remove barriers to opportunity, address discrimination, and foster a community where all identities are respected. 7/28/2025 3 Austin Equity and Inclusion (AEI) AEI Dr. Lindsey Wilson, Director Civil Rights Division Equity Division Human Rights Division Enrique Serrano, Civil Rights Officer Vacant, Equity Officer Shafina Khaki, Human Rights Officer 7/28/2025 4 Introductions Shafina Khaki Human Rights Officer Dr. Lindsey Wilson Director Enrique Serrano Civil Rights Officer 5 CORE SERVICES Promote Human Rights: Provide advocacy and direct services that help residents access benefits, understand their rights, and connect to resources that uphold safety, dignity, and well-being. Carry Out the City’s Strategic Goals: Increase access, remove barriers to opportunities, and create inclusive spaces where all identities feel respected, seen, and valued. Provide Anti-Discrimination Protections: Investigate discrimination complaints related to Housing, Employment, Public Accommodations, and Fair Chance Hiring. City Ordinance Enforcement: Uphold the CROWN Act, Tenant’s Rights to Organize and other Key City Ordinances. Equity: Work to reduce racial and socioeconomic disparities by collaborating with all City departments to help identify and remove barriers in services. Community Engagement and Outreach: Build collaborative community relationships to advance Equity and improve the quality of life for Austinites. 7/28/2025 The items listed above represent key examples, though the list is not exhaustive. 6 Current Projects EQUITY CIVIL RIGHTS HUMAN RIGHTS • Quality of Life Studies • Mini-Grants • Equity Action Team & Equity Network Meetings • Normalize, Organize and Operationalize... 7/28/20 25 • Enforcing Civil Rights Laws Across • Know Your Rights/Benefits Multiple Sectors, leveraging technology to advance rights. • Collaborates with Community Members, Businesses, and Stakeholders: • Partnering with other agencies to promote civil rights initiatives (Immigrants, Veterans, ADA) • Advances the fundamental rights and freedoms of all Austinites • Anti-Hate/We All Belong • Community Meetings/Foster Belonging The items listed above represent key examples, though the list …
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20250728-3 Date: July 28, 2025 Subject: Walnut Interceptor Odor and Corrosion Improvements Project Motioned By: Pedro Villalobos Seconded By: Jennifer Franklin Recommendation The Parks and Recreation Board recommends Austin City to approve a permanent change of use of 31,694 sq. ft. of parkland located at Balcones District Park to allow for the construction of the Walnut Interceptor Odor and Corrosion Improvements project. Total mitigation is $742,361. Vote: For: The motion to recommend to Austin City to approve a permanent change of use of 31,694 sq. ft. of parkland located at Balcones District Park to allow for the construction of the Walnut Interceptor Odor and Corrosion Improvements project, Total mitigation is $742,361, was approved on Board Member Villalobos’ motion, Board Member Franklin’s second on an 11-0 vote. Luai Abou-Emara, Stephanie Bazan, Lane Becker, Ted Eubanks, Kathryn Flowers, Jennifer Franklin, Diane Kearns-Osterweil, Nicole Merritt, Shelby Orme, Kim Taylor, Pedro Villalobos. Against: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. Attest: Tim Dombeck, Board and Council Liaison, Parks and Recreation Department.
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD RECOMMENDATION 20250728-4 Date: July 28, 2025 Subject: Temporary Storage and Staging at Jamestown Neighborhood Park Motioned By: Pedro Villalobos Seconded By: Kathryn Flowers Recommendation The Parks and Recreation Board recommends Austin City Council approve the temporary use of 20,800 sq. ft. of parkland located at Jamestown Neighborhood Park for temporary storage and staging area for a period not to exceed 570 calendar days. Total Mitigation is $58,233. Vote: The motion to recommend to Austin City to Council approve the temporary use of 20,800 sq. ft. of parkland located at Jamestown Neighborhood Park for temporary storage and staging area for a period not to exceed 570 calendar days, Total Mitigation is $58,233, was approved on Board Member Villalobos’ motion, Vice Chair Flowers’ second on an 10-0 vote. Board Member Abou-Emara abstaining. For: Stephanie Bazan, Lane Becker, Ted Eubanks, Kathryn Flowers, Jennifer Franklin, Diane Kearns-Osterweil, Nicole Merritt, Shelby Orme, Kim Taylor, Pedro Villalobos. Against: None. Abstain: Luai Abou-Emara. Absent: None. Attest: Tim Dombeck, Board and Council Liaison, Parks and Recreation Department.
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES JULY 28, 2025 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JULY 28, 2025 The PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD convened in a REGULAR meeting on July 28, 2025 at 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas Chair Bazan called the PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD Meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Board Members in Attendance: Stephanie Bazan, Ted Eubanks, Kathryn Flowers, Jennifer Franklin, Nicole Merritt, Pedro Villalobos. Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Luai Abou-Emara (left at 8:03 P.m.), Lane Becker (arrived at 6:22 p.m.), Diane Kearns-Osterweil, Shelby Orme, Kim Taylor. Board Members Absent: None. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Tom Kelm - Mesquite Trees at Krieg parking lot Santiago Tza-Wan - Festival Beach Food Forest Aubrea Rudder - Austin Rowing Club trash cleanup Daniel Kavelman - Shoal Creek Conservancy Scott Cobb - Raise in the living wage Collin McMurrough - Austin Ridge Riders Mountain Bike Club APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of June 23, 2025. The motion to approve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Board regular meeting of June 23, 2025 was approved on Chair Bazan’s motion, Vice Chair Flowers’ second on an 11-0 vote. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Presentation, discussion and approve letters of support for PARD Golf staff in recognition of successful driving range and resurfacing projects at multiple golf courses. Steve Hammond, Golf Division Manager, Parks and Recreation gave a presentation and answered questions on the timeline for a driving range lighting project, the location of the Jimmy Clay and Roy Kizer golf complex, methods to increase usage, whether ATX Golf employs groundskeepers or contracts out for them, total acreage of all golf facilities, autonomous mowers and summer camp programming. 1 PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES JULY 28, 2025 The motion to approve letters of support for the for PARD Golf staff in recognition of successful driving range and resurfacing projects at multiple golf courses was approved on Vice Chair Flowers’ motion, Board Member Villalobos’ second on an 11-0 vote. 3. Presentation, discussion and approve a recommendation to Austin City to approve a permanent change of use of 31,694 sq. ft. of parkland located at Balcones District Park to allow for the construction of the Walnut Interceptor Odor and Corrosion Improvements project. Total mitigation is $742,361. Tony Lopez, Project Manager, Capital Delivery Services Department and Greg Montes, Program Manager II, Parks …
HIV PLANNING COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JULY 28TH 2025, 6:00 P.M. The HIV PLANNING COUNCIL convened in a REGULAR meeting on MONDAY, JULY 28TH 2025 at 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE in Austin, Texas. Kelle’ Martin called the HIV PLANNING COUNCIL Meeting to order at 6:04 P.M. Planning Council Members in Attendance: None. Planning Council Members in Attendance Remotely: Kelle’ Martin, Alicia Alston, Aran Belani, Marquis Goodwin, Judith Hassan, Liza Bailey, Ashley Garling, Kristina McRae-Thompson, Joe Anderson Jr., and Benito Juarez PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the HIV Planning Council regular meeting on June 23rd, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of 6/23/2025 were approved as written on Alicia Alston’s motion, Kristina McRae-Thompson second on a vote of (10-0). For: Kelle’ Martin, Alicia Alston, Aran Belani, Marquis Goodwin, Judith Hassan, Liza Bailey, Ashley Garling, Kristina McRae-Thompson, Joe Anderson Jr., and Benito Juarez Off dais: None. Non-voting: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS 2. Members will declare conflicts of interest with relevant agenda items, service categories, and/or service standards. Joe Anderson Jr. - Early Intervention Services (EIS), Health Insurance Premium Cost Sharing Assistance (HIPCSA), Medical Case Management, Mental Health Services, and Non-Medical Case Management Marquis Goodwin - Medical Case Management, Health Insurance Premium and Cost Sharing Assistance (HIPCSA), Non-Medical Case Management, Linguistic Services, and Medical Transportation STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Office of Support Staff Briefing Briefing given by Zaria Thomas and Holly Bahamonde. Refer to written report for full details. 4. Administrative Agent Staff Briefing Briefing given by Ken Martin, Jennifer LeBlanc, and Sherry Lyles. Refer to written report for full details. 5. Part B Staff Briefing Briefing given by Alicia Alston. Refer to written report for full details. DISCUSSION ITEMS 6. University of Texas Center of Health Communication (COHC) Collaboration Presentation by Dr. Ashley Garling Presentation given by Ashley Garling. COHC is a research-based media and public relations center. Overview of various advertisement methods to strengthen connections within the community, and outreach methods. There was a 139% increase in website visits within five months, compared to the period prior to launch. Moreover, the COHC garnered a 161% increase in total impressions, totaling 15,895,114 across all multimedia channels. The estimated budget for a similar project is approximately $45,000, which encompasses the expertise of a media specialist, graphic designer, creative lead, and the project manager Catherine Cunningham. 7. Discussion of Performance Measure by …
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, July 28, 2025 The Human Rights Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, July 28, 2025, at 301 West 2nd St, Boards and Commissions Room in Austin, Texas. Chair Duhon called the Human Rights Commission meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Kolby Duhon (Chair) Gabrielle Zeidan (Vice Chair) Jeffrey Clemmons Harriet Kirsh Pozen Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Muneeb “Meebs” Aslam Danielle Bryant Morgan Davis Mariana Krueger Tannya Oliva Martinez PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Zenobia Joseph – Gus Garcia/ Northeast YMCA Homeless Needs APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Human Rights Commission regular meeting on June 23, 2025. The minutes of the June 23, 2025, meeting were approved on Vice Chair Zeidan’s motion, Commissioner Bryant’s second, on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Krueger and Oliva Martinez were off the dais. Commissioner Khawar was absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Introduction of the City Manager to the commission. 1 The presentation was made by T.C. Broadnax, City Manager, Austin Office of the City Manager. 3. Staff briefing regarding an introduction and an overview of Austin Equity and Inclusion by the Commission’s new Executive Liaison Dr. Lindsey Wilson, Director, Austin Equity and Inclusion, Shafina Khaki, Human Rights Officer, Austin Equity and Inclusion, and Enrique Serrano, Civil Rights Officer, Austin Equity and Inclusion. The presentation was made by Dr. Lindsey Wilson, Director, Austin Equity and Inclusion, and Shafina Khaki, Human Rights Officer, Austin Equity and Inclusion. Commissioner Oliva Martinez requested data regarding housing. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Presentation regarding the Austin Community College Board of Trustee’s recent vote in protection of immigrant communities. Presentation by Julie Ann Nitsch, Austin Community College Trustee. The presentation was made by Julie Ann Nitsch, Austin Community College Trustee. 5. Update regarding actions by the Texas State Legislature in 2025 relating to human rights. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Approve the 2024-2025 Annual Internal Review Report. The motion to approve the 2024-2025 Annual Internal Review Report was approved on Vice Chair Zeidan’s motion, Commissioner Clemmon’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Aslam was off the dais. Commissioner Khawar was absent. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 7. Update from the intergroup relations working group about its most recent working group meeting and progress on the working group goals. Commissioner Clemmons provided an update. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Update from the Budget Working Group Joint Inclusion Committee Update Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding …
REGULAR MEETING of the BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of the Building and Standards Commission may be participating via videoconference. The meeting may also be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. 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 by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Melanie Alley at 512-974-2679 or DSDCREDBSC@austintexas.gov. AGENDA The Building and Standards Commission (“Commission”) may go into a closed session under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel or for other reasons permitted by law as specifically listed on this agenda. Further, if necessary, the Commission may go into a closed session as permitted by law regarding any item on this agenda. Building and Standards Commission Members Timothy Stostad, Chair Blaine Campbell, Vice-Chair Raisch Tomlanovich Grant Gilker Michael Francis Jeffrey Musgrove Kurt Lockhart Maria Elena O Ibarra Stephen Truesdell, Fire Marshal (Ex Officio) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five 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 Building and Standards Commission regular meeting on June 25, 2025. PUBLIC HEARINGS New Case(s) The Commission will hear the following cases concerning alleged violations of the City’s Property Maintenance Code and may issue an order to vacate, relocate occupants, repair, demolish, or secure the premises; and may assess civil penalties: Page 1 2. Case Number: CL 2025-057370 Property address: 6849 Auckland Drive / Owner: Warren Chu Staff presenter: Randal Fields Staff recommendation: Repair residential structure 3. Case Number: CL 2025-079112 Property address: 20 N IH 35, SVRD SB, aka Holiday Inn - Townlake / Owner: ASDN Austin LLC Staff presenter: Sandy Van Cleave Staff recommendation: Obtain an engineer’s report and repair commercial hotel/motel structure 4. Case Number: CL 2025-958615 Property address: 1714 Patton Lane, aka 1712 Patton Lane/ Owner: RPC Oakview Terrace LLC Staff presenter: Jerome Howard Staff recommendation: Repair fire-damaged, commercial multi-family structure …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2025 AT 3:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W 2ND ST. AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Joint Inclusion 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 the Office of the City Clerk at 512-974-2210, bc@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Primary Representative: Alternate Representative: Justin Parsons Alexandria Anderson Nirali J Thakkar Nayer Sikder Member Commission: African American Resource Advisory Commission Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Commission for Women Commission on Aging Diana Melendez Richard Bondi (Vice Chair) Commission on Immigrant Affairs Melissa Ortega Commission on Veterans Affairs Bryce F Laake-Stanfield Early Childhood Council Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission Human Rights Commission LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Alice Navarro Amanda Afifi (Chair) Jeffrey Clemmons Jerry Joe Benson Lisa Chang AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Becky Bullard Teresa Ferguson Miriam Dorantes Vacant Andrea McIllwain Daniela Silva Muneeb "Meebs" Aslam Katie Coyne Conor H. Kelly 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. 2. Approve the minutes of the Joint Inclusion Committee special called meeting on July 11, 2025. Approve the minutes of the Joint Inclusion Committee regular meeting on June 25, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. Discussion regarding the possibility of creating an additional officer role, such as secretary, on the committee. Discussion regarding promotion and virtual sessions of upcoming Know Your Commissions events. Discussion regarding how best to share information regarding City Council District Budget Town Halls, as well as feedback on Town Halls that have already occurred. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. 7. 8. 9. Approve a recommendation to City Council regarding the proposed expansion of the Austin Police Department’s Office of the Community Liaison, including feedback and suggestions from Joint Inclusion Committee members. Approve a recommendation to Council supporting an independent equity office. Approve membership changes …
Expansion and Empowerment of the Community Liaison Office Proposal to Expand and Elevate the Austin Police Department Community Liaison Office Overview: In order to strengthen community policing, build trust with minoritized communities, and ensure that feedback from impacted groups shapes department policy and practice, we propose expanding and elevating the Community Liaison Office within the Austin Police Department (APD). Key Changes Proposed: ● Structural Elevation: Move the Community Liaison Office out of the Public Information Office (PIO) and establish it as an independent division that reports directly to the Chief of Police (or a designated Assistant Chief). ● Role Expansion: Assign both a civilian liaison and a sworn officer liaison for each major minoritized community (such as LGBTQ+, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, Asian American/Pacific Islander, and Women). These teams would work in close partnership, giving community members the choice of engaging with a civilian or a sworn officer depending on the nature of their concern. ● Formalization of Sworn Officer Roles: Formalize the currently unofficial liaison roles many sworn officers already fulfill, making community liaison work an official, recognized part of their job duties and workload. ● Direct Communication Channels: Create dedicated public contact points (e.g., phone hotline numbers and emails) for each liaison team, and ensure they are prominently available on the APD website and communications. ● Training Responsibilities: Liaison officers would assist in training the broader police force on issues specific to their communities, such as: ○ Correct use of pronouns and respectful engagement with transgender residents ○ Cultural sensitivity and best practices for interacting with various minoritized groups ○ Awareness of systemic issues and culturally competent policing ● Commission and JIC Engagement: Require that liaisons regularly engage with their corresponding City of Austin Quality of Life Commissions (e.g., the Asian American QOL Commission, the LGBTQIA+ Commission) and provide updates and receive input. The liaisons should act as bridges between community representation bodies and APD leadership. ● Policy Feedback Role: Empower liaison teams to provide policy recommendations to APD leadership informed by the needs of their respective communities, ensuring direct integration of lived experiences into policing policy. Goals of This Proposal: ● Create more accessible, transparent, and culturally competent channels for communication between APD and minoritized communities. ● Ensure that community voices—especially those represented by the city's various commissions and the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC)—are actively heard and integrated into APD policies and practices. ● Build lasting trust by …
JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES FRIDAY, JULY 11, 2025 JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES FRIDAY, JULY 11, 2025 The Joint Inclusion Committee convened in a special called meeting on July 11, 2025, in the Boards and Commissions Room at City Hall located at 301 W 2ND St. in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Bondi called the Joint Inclusion Committee meeting to order at 4:02 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Vice Chair Bondi Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Chair Afifi, Commissioners Commissioner’s Benson, Chang, Clemmons, Laake-Stanfield, Melendez, Navarro, and Ortega. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There were no general communication speakers. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Recap and discussion of the presentation made by Austin Public Health (APH) to the Equity Action Team (EAT) meeting on June 25, 2025, on the structure, funding mechanisms, and equity implications of APH. Commissioner Laake-Stanfield provided a review of the presentation made by APH to the EAT meeting. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Approve a recommendation to City Council regarding protecting and sustaining local public health infrastructure and equity at APH in Austin and discuss public and council engagement strategy. The motion to approve the recommendation to City Council regarding protecting and sustaining local public health infrastructure and equity at APH was approved on Commissioner Ortega’s motion, Commissioner Laake-Stanfield’s second on a 9-0 vote. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Commissioner Chang requested a future item and presentation from Austin Public Health and Cap Metro to discuss funding for transportation. JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES FRIDAY, JULY 11, 2025 Vice Chair Bondi adjourned the meeting at 4:32 p.m. without objection. The minutes were approved at the DATE meeting on BOARD MEMBER’s motion, BOARD MEMBER second on a – vote
JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE (JIC) REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE (JIC) convened a regular meeting on WEDNESDAY, JUNE, 25th, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. CST in the BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM #1101 (301 W. Second Street, Austin, Texas 78701) Chair AMANDA AFIFI called the JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE meeting to order at 3:02 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Commission on Aging: Richard Bondi (Vice-Chair) Commission on Immigrant Affairs: Melissa Ortega Commission on Veterans Affairs: Bryce Laake-Stanfield Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission: Amanda Afifi (Chair) Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: African American Resource Advisory Commission: Alexandria Anderson Asian American Quality of Life Commission: Nirali J Thakkar Commission on Immigrant Affairs: Miriam Dorantes Commission for Women: Diana Melendez Early Childhood Council: Andrea McIllwain Human Rights Commission: Jeffrey Clemmons LGBTQ+ Quality of Life Commission: Jerry Joe Benson Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities: Lisa Chang and Conor H. Kelly PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Jenny E. Achilles, Commissioner from the Community Development Commission. Shares overview and purpose of the Community Development Commission. Monica Guzman, District 4 resident, organizer, and Equity Action Team member. Shares comments around the history of the Equity Division, the Equity Assessment Tool, Undoing Racism Workshops, establishing the Equity Division and Human Rights Division to have direct access to department directors and staff, public process for hiring of an Equity Officer. Alexia LeClerq, Community Powered ATX and PODER. Shares comments around Undoing Racism Workshops, emergency response, and funding for the immigrant affairs quality of life study. Celine Rendon, District 8 resident and Housing Justice Organizer. Shares comments 1 around the Equity Overlay Community Powered ATX presented a year ago. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE’s REGULAR MEETING May 28th, 2025. The minutes for the JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE’s MAY 28TH, 2025 MEETING were approved at the JUNE 25TH, 2025 MEETING on COMMISSIONER RICHARD BONDI’s motion, COMMISSIONER JEFFREY CLEMMONS’ second, on an 11-0 vote. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing to provide an introduction and overview of the Office of Equity and Inclusion by Dr. Lindsey Wilson, Director, Office of Equity and Inclusion, Shafina Khaki, Human Rights Officer, Office of Equity and Inclusion, and Enrique Serrano, Civil Rights Officer, Office of Equity and Inclusion. Dr. Lindsey Wilson, Shafina Khaki, and Enrique Serrano share briefing to provide an introduction and overview at 7 mins and 11 secs of recording through 17 minutes and 45 seconds. Including information on the Office …
JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2025 JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2025 The Joint Inclusion Committee convened in a special called meeting on July 22, 2025, in the Boards and Commissions Room at City Hall located at 301 W 2ND St. in Austin, Texas. Chair Afifi called the Joint Inclusion Committee meeting to order at 3:11 p.m. Members in Attendance: Chair Afifi, Vice Chair Bondi, and Alternate Member Anderson. Members in Attendance Remotely: Commissioner Benson, Chang, Clemmons, Melendez, Ortega, and Alternate Member Sikder. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Joint Inclusion Committee special called meeting on July 11, 2025. A motion to approve the July 11, 2025, minutes was approved on Commissioner Chang’s motion, Commissioner Thakkar’s second on a 9-0 vote. A motion to reconsider Item 1 to replace the vote of Commissioner Thakkar with Alternate Member Sikder was approved on Commissioner Anderson’s motion, Commissioner Chang second on a 9-0 vote. The July 11, 2025, minutes were approved on Commissioner Chang’s motion, Commissioner Sikder’s second on a 9-0 vote. 2. Approve the minutes of the Joint Inclusion Committee regular meeting on June 25, 2025. A motion to postpone the item until August XX was approved on Vice Chair Bondi’s motion, Commissioner Benson’s second on a 9-0 vote. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. 7. Approve a recommendation to City Council regarding the proposed expansion of the Austin Police Department’s Office of the Community Liaison, including feedback and suggestions from Joint Inclusion Committee members. Discussion was held. Approve a recommendation to Council supporting an independent equity office. Item was postponed to August XX on Vice Chair Bondi’s motion, Commissioner Clemmons’ second on a 9-0 vote. JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2025 8. Approve membership changes to committee working groups. A motion to add the following members to working groups was approved on Commissioner Anderson’s motion, Commissioner Ortega’s second on an 9-0 vote. Future Commission Working Group Members: Chair Bondi, Vice Chair Afifi, Commissioners Clemmons and Laake-Stanfield. Legislative Working Group Members: add Commissioners Clemmons and Laake- Stanfield. 9. Approve the committee’s 2024-2025 annual internal review report. Committee members discussed potential goals. No action taken. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. Discussion regarding the possibility of creating an additional officer role, such as secretary, on the committee. Discussion was held. Discussion regarding promotion and virtual sessions of upcoming Know Your Commissions …
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, July 23, 2025 BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, July 23, 2025 The BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR meeting on 23 July 2025, at the CITY OF AUSTIN PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER (PDC), 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE, ROOM 1405, in Austin, Texas. VICE CHAIR BLAINE CAMPBELL called COMMISSION (BSC) Meeting to order at 6:41 p.m. the BUILDING AND STANDARDS Commissioners in Attendance: Vice Chair Blaine Campbell, Commissioners: Michael Francis, Kurt Lockhart, Maria Elena O Ibarra, Jeffrey S. Musgrove and Raisch Tomlanovich Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Commissioner Grant Gilker and Ex Officio Commissioner Fire Captain Brian Oehler PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Neighbors Jason Lindenschmidt and Molly Barksdale addressed the commission concerning an abandoned residential structure located at 5103 Valley Oak Drive. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING on June 25, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of June 25, 2025 were approved on VICE CHAIR CAMPBELL’s motion, COMMISSIONER IBARRA’s second, with no objections. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Conduct a public hearing and consider case number CL 2025-057370; Property address: 6849 Auckland Drive. COMMISSIONER MUSGROVE moved to close the public hearing, COMMISSIONER LOCKHART’s second, with no objections. COMMISSIONER LOCKHART moved to adopt the findings of fact, conclusions of law and adopt City staff’s recommendation for repair of the residential structure within 45 days, with a civil penalty of $250 per week 1 BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, July 23, 2025 beginning on the 46th day from the date the order is mailed and continuing until compliance is achieved, COMMISSIONER MUSGROVE’s second. The motion carried on a 7-0 vote. CHAIR STOSTAD was absent. 3. Conduct a public hearing and consider case numbers CL 2025-079112; Property address: 20 N IH 35, SVRD SB, aka Holiday Inn – Townlake. COMMISSIONER IBARRA moved to close the public hearing, COMMISSIONER MUSGROVE’s second, with no objections. COMISSIONER FRANCIS moved to adopt the findings of fact and conclusions of law and adopt City staff’s recommendation for repair of the fire protection and life safety systems of the commercial structure within 30 days, and, within 90 days, to obtain an engineer’s report and complete any repairs identified in the engineering report, and repair all violations cited to the parking garage structure, COMMISSIONER LOCKHART’s second. The motion carried on a 7-0 vote. CHAIR STOSTAD was absent. 4. Conduct a public …
