REGULAR MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL FINANCE AND ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH, 2025, 1:00 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 FINANCE/ALLOCATIONS AND STRATEGIC PLANNING/NEEDS ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Kelle’ Martin Ashley Garling, Committee Chair Kristina McRae-Thompson Liza Bailey Judith Hassan CALL TO ORDER AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 9/9/2025 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 Finance/Allocations and Strategic Planning/Needs Assessment Committee on June 11th, 2025 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 5. Administrative Agent Staff Briefing DISCUSSION ITEMS 6. Discussion of Minority AIDS Initiative (MAI) and Early Identification of Individuals with HIV/AIDS (EIIHA) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 7. Discussion of social calendar and workplan 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 HIV Planning Council Office of Support at (737) 825-1684.
Commission on Aging REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, August 13, 2025 The Commission on Aging convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101, 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Bondi called the Commission on Aging Meeting to order at 12:08 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Richard Bondi (Chair) Judi Nudelman Martin Kareithi Jennifer Scott Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Teresa Ferguson (Vice Chair) Suzanne Anderson Preston Tyree Luan Tran Asif Zaidi Henry Van de Putte PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Carlos Soto – Community Advancement Network Upcoming Events. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Aging regular meeting of July 9, 2025. The minutes were approved on Commissioner Nudelman’s motion, Commissioner Scott’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Van de Putte was off the dais. Commissioners Adams, Lane, Fred Lugo, and Gloria Lugo were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Update on Domains 1-8 of the Age-Friendly action plan including upcoming events and current priority areas and providing information on the upcoming workshops for the older adults Quality of Life Study. Briefing by Nicole Howe, Public Health Program Coordinator, Austin Public Health. 1 Briefing by Nicole Howe, Public Health Program Coordinator, Austin Public Health. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Update regarding the development of Transit Plan 2035. Presentation by Melissa Ortiz, Director of Community Engagement & Involvement, CapMetro. Presentation by Roberto Gonzales Jr, Service Planning, CapMetro. 4. Report on the outcomes of the 4th World LGBTQI+ Conference for Criminal Professionals as it relates to older adults. Report by Chair Bondi. 5. Discussion regarding the City of Austin FY2025-26 Budget as it relates to older adults. Discussion was held. 6. Update on recommendations at the July 23, 2025 Joint Inclusion Committee meeting. Update by Chair Bondi. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 7. Update from the Quality of Life Study Working Group regarding the sharing of Photovoice recordings. Update by Chair Bondi. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Proclamation for National Senior Center Month and Ageism Awareness Day – Commissioner Nudelman ADJOURNMENT Chair Bondi adjourned the meeting at 1:40 p.m. without objection. 2
Impacts of Immigration Enforcement on Austin- area families September 10, 2025 Children’s Defense Fund builds community so young people grown up with dignity, hope, and joy. This presentation is intended to provide general information only. None of the content of this presentation constitutes legal advice. Children’s Defense Fund-Texas (CDF-TX) is an independent, non- partisan 501(c)3 organization. The information provided in this document is for informational and educational purposes only and is not an endorsement of any political candidate or party 3 Policies Targeting Immigrant Families • Executive Order 14160 (ending birthright citizenship for children of certain immigrants) • Rescission of the Protected Areas Policy • Escalating raids and the threat of arrests, detention, and disappearances • Courthouse arrests • Family and child detention • Family separation • Data sharing • New eligibility requirements for federal benefits programs that exclude new categories of lawful immigrants • Supercharged funding for ICE and a massive system of private immigration prisons 4 Table created by a s ta te p a rtne r How is enforcement impacting families and children? • Family separations • Children left without guardians • Lack of access to services • Pervasive stress and fear Resources for Further Learning CDF- Te xa s b log p os t e xp la ining wha t Exe c utive Ord e r GA- 4 6 me a ns for immig ra nt fa milie s in Te xa s The Ce nte r for the Stud y of Soc ia l Polic y’s (CSSP) b rie f a nd b log on the imp a c t of the Trump a d minis tra tion’s immig ra tion p olic ie s on fa milie s with young c hild re n, b a s e d on inte rvie ws with c hild c a re p rovid e rs Se p te mb e r 7, 2 0 2 5 Aus tin Ame ric a n- Sta te s ma n a rtic le , “Trump ’s immig ra tion c ra c kd own up e nd s life a t Aus tin e le me nta ry s c hool” Exp la ine r a b out fa mily d e te ntion from the Bre nna n Ce nte r for J us tic e Aug us t 15 , 2 0 …
Quality of Life Study for Austin's Families with Young Children September 2025 Update Providing High Quality Research, Evaluation, & Technical Assistance for Making Informed & Equitable Decisions RESEARCH • EVALUATION • SURVEYS • TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE www.dir-online.com Agenda • Welcome • Review of Study Methods • Outreach activities • Overview of Findings • Discussion of Recommendations • Next Steps Mixed-Methods Approach Landscape Analysis Focus Groups Caregiver Survey Outreach Methods RESEARCH • EVALUATION • SURVEYS • TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE www.dir-online.com Study Outreach • On-the-ground operations: • Connecting with community organizations • Attending community events • Attending special interest events • Connected directly with families and capturing their interest early on • Over 500 caregivers expressed interest in participating • Word-of-mouth/snowball • Several caregivers shared the study flyers, survey links, and interest forms to friends and family Study Results Sample Descriptions RESEARCH • EVALUATION • SURVEYS • TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE www.dir-online.com Survey Response Details • Total Completes: 569 (114% of goal) • Average respondent age: 35.9 (range: 20-68) • Relationship to child: 74% were biological parents • Age of child: 82% were born between June 2020 and December 2023 Gender 58% Female 35% Male 5% 1% Non-Binary Trans Female Or Woman Race/Ethnicity 6% 8% 8% 9% 15% 24% 29% Middle Eastern or North African Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Asian or Asian American Native American Indian or Latina/o/x/e or Hispanic White Black or African American Alaskan Native or Indigenous Immigration Status 143 respondents (25%) indicated having immigrated or being related to someone who has immigrated to the US: 4% 9% 10% 13% Refugee/asylum seeker Migrated as a child or adult Child of an immigrant or refugee Family member of an immigrant or refugee Focus Group Demographics • 5 focus groups and 1 interview, 38 participants • Demographics: • 94% participants are Black/African American • 3% Native American Indian or Alaskan Native or Indigenous; 3% Hispanic • 50% participant had household income between $15,000 - $44,999 • Diverse mix of caregivers represented (parent, kinship, step-parents, aunts/uncle, sibling, foster parent) • Gender identity: 65% female; 32% male; 3% trans female or woman Defining Quality of Life For caretakers, QoL blends security and stability with health, happiness, meaningful connections, and the freedom to live in a way that aligns with one’s values and aspirations. “… I would actually say that quality of life for me and my family means the overall well-being and satisfaction of my family. And …
REGULAR MEETING of the AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION (AAC) September 10, 2025 3:00 PM 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR., ROOM 1405 AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 Some members of the Commission may be participating via videoconference. Livestream of the meeting will be available at ATXN1 https://www.austintexas.gov/watch-atxn-live Audio of the meeting will be available as an alternative to attending in person. Please email Ammie Calderon at ammie.calderon@flyaustin.com by Noon of the day of the meeting for dial-in details. Public comment for general communication and all agenda items will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. In-person registration is available for speakers who sign up at the meeting location prior to the meeting being called to order. Registration to speak remotely is available for speakers who have provided an email to Ammie Calderon at ammie.calderon@flyaustin.com, no later than Noon of the day before the meeting. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS Patrick Rose, Chair Bakari Brock, Vice-Chair Doyle Valdez, Secretary Jeff Eller Mike Trimble Fang Fang Jonathan Coon Cole Wilson Lyn Hendricks Scott Madole Susan Turrieta AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Public communication for items not on the agenda. The first 5 registered speakers will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address the Airport Advisory Commission on an item that is not posted on the agenda. Please refer to the registration instructions above. 1 1 Public communication for items on the agenda. Registered speakers will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address the Airport Advisory Commission on an item that is posted as a Briefing, Discussion/Action, or Discussion item. Please refer to the registration instructions above. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the AAC regular meeting on August 13, 2025 STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing on July 2025 Financial Results presented by Rajeev Thomas, Chief Financial Officer 3. Briefing on Air Service Update provided by Jamy Kazanoff, AUS Air Service Development 4. Briefing on Journey with AUS (AUS AEDP/Capital Improvement Program) Active Projects provided by Lyn Estabrook, Deputy Chief Development Officer DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS 5. Conduct an evaluation of the recommendations made and other actions taken by the Airport Advisory Commission throughout the year and how these reflected or achieved the commission’s directives, identify any overlaps in the role and work of the commission with other boards or commissions, identify policies or City needs that no current board or commission appears to address, evaluate the level of members’ and the community’s engagement, and identify potential …
EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2025 The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at City Hall – Board and Commissions Room located at 301 West Second Street in Austin, Texas 78701. (Some members of the ESB-MACC Advisory Board participated via videoconference.) Chair Navarro called the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Meeting to order at 6:08pm. Board Members in Attendance: Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Angelica Navarro, Chair Cynthia “Cy” Herrera, Member Lillian “Lily” Zamarripa-Saenz, Vice Chair Hilario “Larry” Amaro, Member Noemi Castro, Member Alexander “Al” Duarte, Member (Arrived at 6:43pm) John Estrada, Member Lynda Quintana, Member Raul “Roy” Reyna, Member Selma Sanchez, Member Board Members Absent: Anthony Martinez, Member Staff in Attendance: Marjorie Flanagan, PARD Division Manager of Museums and Cultural Programs Michelle Rojas, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Manager Marie Ortiz, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Supervisor Tina Davila, ESB-MACC Administrative Specialist PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speaker 1: Iván Dávila, Founder of Coalition for Austin's Arts & Spanish-language Theater (CAAST), shared that he lived in Austin for over 20 years and that during that time, he performed with Teatro Vivo, a Latino theater comedy project. Through that experience, he had witnessed firsthand the challenges that Latino artists-particularly Spanish-language artists-face in Austin. Those challenges ultimately inspired him to join forces with other Spanish-language artists to form CAAST. Dávila emphasized there was a lack of dedicated space, production support, sustainable funding, and infrastructure necessary for artists to develop their work both responsibly and artistically. He requested the board include CAAST on their September 10, 1 2025, agenda to present their pilot proposal and to vote on the creation of an infrastructure working group made up of artists and board members. Speaker 2: Anjanette Gautier Castro introduced herself as a business owner, actress, artist, and member of CAAST. She stated that she was present to respectfully request the Board’s support in forming a working group to explore an initiative that aligns closely with the mission and strategic goals of the ESB-MACC. The proposed initiative would focus on expanding production support and creating dedicated opportunities for Spanish-language performing artists. She expressed her belief that the MACC had the potential to bridge the cultural gap and truly serve as a home for artists. Speaker 3: Karla Gutierrez, theater actress, producer and member of CAAST …
9.10.25 MACC Sta(cid:431) Report – Website - Facebook - Instagram Please share our social media posts, sign up for our newsletter, and check out our upcoming events! Casa de la Cultura We have a new name for these programs! Holistic Wellness Programs are now under “Casa de la Cultura”. Past: All-Levels Yoga: Saturdays @ 10:30-11:30am Southeast Library Attendance: 70 Focuses on body awareness, connection with the breath, with gentle movement, and time for meditation and relaxation. The library has mats to share. Learn to Kayak: Every Second Wednesday @ 6pm-7:30pm Austin Rowing Club Attendance: 11 Join us on Lady Bird Lake and paddle through the heart of Downtown Austin . Choose a single or double kayak or paddleboard. Chair Yoga: 3rd Wed o(cid:31) each month @ 10am Dove Springs Recreation Center Attendance: 11 A gentle form of yoga that can be done seated in a chair. These modifications make yoga accessible to people with various physical abilities. Chair Yoga: 3rd Friday o(cid:31) each month @ 10am Windsor Park Branch Attendance: 7 A gentle form of yoga that can be done seated in a chair. These modifications make yoga accessible to people with various physical abilities. Upcoming: All-Levels Yoga: Saturdays @ 10:30-11:30am Southeast Library Focuses on body awareness, connection with the breath, with gentle movement, and time for meditation and relaxation. The library has mats to share. Learn to Kayak: Every Second Wednesday @ 6pm-7:30pm Austin Rowing Club Join us on Lady Bird Lake and paddle through the heart of Downtown Austin. Choose a single or double kayak or paddleboard. Chair Yoga: 3rd Wed o(cid:31) each month @ 10am Dove Springs Recreation Center ----------------------------------------------------------- Chair Yoga: 3rd Friday o(cid:31) each month @ 10am Windsor Park Branch A gentle form of yoga that can be done seated in a chair. These modifications make yoga accessible to people with various physical abilities. Youth and Family Education The Educa(cid:415)on team has been hard at work preparing for our upcoming a(cid:332)er-school programs and community outreach events. We are con(cid:415)nuing our partnership with the Lending Library program to bring MACC-(cid:415)vi(cid:415)es to recrea(cid:415)on centers across Aus(cid:415)n, expanding access to cultural arts programming. The Smart Kids program, in partnership with Communi(cid:415)es in Schools, will also resume on October 6. In addi(cid:415)on to a(cid:332)er-school ini(cid:415)a(cid:415)ves, the team is preparing engaging ac(cid:415)vi(cid:415)es for community events. For this year’s El Grito celebra(cid:415)on at Republic Square (6–9pm), we will host hands-on art …
CULTURAL AND MUSEUM FACILITIES: AUTHENTICALLY AUSTIN Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment Department Creative Reset Initiative Phase II-Presentation EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER ADVISORY BOARD Wednesday, September 10, 2025 Permitting and Development Center DRAFT 2025-09-08 SECTIONS: • Deliverables • Research Foundation • Engagement Foundations • Marketing and Outreach • Questions, comments, feedback 2 DELIVERABLES FINAL DELIVERABLES RESEARCH AND ENGAGEMENT CLOSE-OUT TO ENSURE TRANSPARENCY, TRUST, ACCESSIBILITY, AND LONG-TERM USABILITY, THE FOLLOWING TOOLS WILL BE PRODUCED AND SHARED AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE ENGAGEMENT AND RESEARCH PROCESS: Summary of Findings Report: A clear and accessible report that includes: • Demographic overview of participants • • Community-identified needs, aspirations, and recommendations • Visuals (e.g., charts, quotes, photos) to highlight findings Key themes and insights from engagement Open Data Publication: All de-identified raw data (e.g., survey results, coded themes, engagement activity responses) will be published on the City of Austin’s Open Data Portal to support transparency and future analysis. PublicInput.com Engagement Page: The engagement portal will house: • All background materials and translated content • Meeting notes and activity summaries • Archived surveys and engagement tools Links to final deliverables and next steps • Interactive Dashboard (Pending support): A dynamic, filterable dashboard that allows users to explore data based on variables of selected attributes, such as: • • Cultural Centers’ Comparison Card: A tool that compares resources and activities among cultural and Museum Engagement Data: Geographic area, language, type of engagement, and emerging themes facilities Visual Installation of Community Thoughts: A tangible collage to be used as a backdrop for inspiration and action anchoring. Final Presentations: A visual presentation (PowerPoint or PDF) summarizing the process, participation, and outcomes— designed for use with City leadership, staff, community, etc. 4 RESEARCH FOUNDATION LIST OF FACILITIES Note: All faculties will receive the engagement activities as outlined in the plan, unless a note is added. The Connelly-Yerwood “Pink House” is waiting for confirmation from leadership. Cultural Centers: •Asian American Resource Center (AARC) •Dougherty Arts Center (DAC) •Emma S Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (MACC) •George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural & Genealogy Center (Carver and Genealogy) Museums: •Elizabet Ney Museum •Susanna Dickinson Museum (Brush Square Museums) •The O’Henry Museum (Bursh Square Museums) •UMLAUF Sculpture Garden & Museum (UMLAUF, management contract, limited activities to include survey and one staff engagement meeting) Historical Facilities: •African American Cultural & Heritage Facility + Dedrick Hamilton House (AACHF) •Montopolis Negro School (The …
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Phase 2 Improvements Project Update September 10, 2025 Heidi Tse, Capital Delivery Project Manager PROJECT TIMELINE: ESB MACC Groundbreaking for Phase 2 Improvements / Move-Out Began– 12/10/22. • • Parking Lot Closure – 3/10/23. • Contractor Mobilization/Pre-construction Inspections – Began 3/11/23. • Permitting (Site) – Approved on 7/25/23. • Bidding & Negotiation (GMP1/Site) – Executed contract on 8/28/23. • Construction (Site) – Underway since 8/28/23. • Permitting (Building) – Approved on 3/4/24. • Bidding & Negotiation (GMP2/Building) – Executed contract on 3/7/24. • Construction (Site + Building) – Currently underway. • AIPP ESB-MACC Phase 2 – Artist(s) selection approval by Austin City Council on 8/29/24 • • Building dry-in – Process of ensuring the building envelope is weather sealed is expected September. Topping Out – Topmost structural beam was lifted into place on 9/11/24. CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS: • • • • Zocalo paver installation 90% complete. Landscape installation 75% complete. Site furnishings bike racks and benches installation in progress. Interior ceiling, flooring and lighting installation 90% complete. • Plumbing fixtures installation 75% complete. • Kitchen appliances installed. • Window shades and acoustical panels installation 80%. • Data, and security installation in progress. ANNOUNCEMENTS: • Katherine Telley and Ruben Esquivel, the awarded artists for ESB MACC Phase 2, Art in Public Places (AIPP) project are working on the design of their titled piece, Arcos de Conexión. Please visit AIPP website for more announcements. • Concrete pours will continue. Work hours will adhere to the City’s noise ordinance. Ordinance information can be found here. • The Confluence, a separate public/private partnership project is using the parking lot as construction access point for the east side of the creek delta. Improvements are also being made to provide connection between the MACC and The Confluence at the west edge of the parking lot. Additional information can be found here. • Drone video illustrating ESB MACC site work can be found here. SCHEDULED MILESTONES: • Construction began – August 28, 2023 • Anticipated completion of all major construction activity – September 2025 • Anticipated reopening – November 1, 2025 Please note that as in any construction project, schedules are projected as accurately as possible, but all dates are subject to change due to the nature of construction and weather. For information on ESB MACC programs and staff relocations during construction, visit the MACC webpage: www.austintexas.gov/department/emma-s-barrientos-mexican-american-cultural-center For project updates, visit …
e r t a e h T e g a u g n a L - h s i n a p S d n a s t r A s n i t s u A r o f n o i t i l ’ a o C Sept. 10, 2025 Presentation to the ESB MACC Advisory Board Iván Dávila Karla Zodapop Soledad Bautista Overview 01 02 03 04 05 06 Who We Are Our History The Problem 2027 FY Proposal MACC Phase 3 Expansion Our Request to the Board Who We Are A coalition of Latino and Spanish-language performing artists and companies with local and national acclaim that have been making theatre for more than 20 years. 03 Our Objective Build equity, coordination, and infrastructure for Latino and Spanish-language performing arts in Austin. 01 Our Vision Purpose: Develop existing infrastructure at the MACC and City level to create coordination of resources that supports Latino and Spanish-language performing arts in Austin, helping achieve equity and building a city that is more welcoming to all. 02 Our History Chicano Movement (1970s): call for a Latino cultural space Mayor Gus García: champion for Latino inclusion Austin Latino Theatre Alliance (1990s): united Latino theatre and advanced the ESB MACC vision 2007: Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center opens after decades of advocacy 04 Austin Today Between fiscal years 2015 and 2021, White-led organizations received approximately $37 million (57.4%) in funding, over six times the $6 million (9.3%) awarded to Latinx-led groups.* Despite being the fastest-growing demographic and representing 33% of Austin's population, the Latino community receives only 9% of the funding, highlighting a significant disparity. 05 *Source: City of Austin Economic Development Department Total Investment - Concerns of Inequitable Distribution* *Data shows self-reported leadership/staff demographics FY15-FY 21 only. We recognize this is only one indicator 06 Source: City of Austin Economic Development Department WhiteNo Single GroupLatinXMulti-RacialAsianBlackNative AmericanHawaiian$0$10,000,000$20,000,000$30,000,000$40,000,000 The Problem Spanish-language performing arts companies do not have equitable access to: Production infrastructure (lights, sound, tech) Consistent rehearsal/performance space Systematized city support 07 Our Vision for Addressing the Problem A vibrant Austin performing arts scene that reflects and celebrates all of its cultural heritage and is integrated into the city operation, and can garner private and foundation support for sustainability. 08 How It Aligns with ESB MACC’s Vision MACC as an incubator and a production hub for established and/or emerging Latino and …
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION TECHNOLOGY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION NUMBER: 20250910-004 Regarding: Recommendation for Establishing Community Input and Technology Commission Review for Sensitive Technology Contracts WHEREAS, the City of Austin has entered into contracts for technologies involving surveillance and artificial intelligence (AI), including but not limited to mobile security cameras and automated license plate readers, with significant implications for civil liberties, data privacy, and public trust; and WHEREAS, past contracts, such as the Parks and Recreation Department’s mobile surveillance trailer expansion and the Austin Police Department’s Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) agreement with Flock Safety, have revealed risks including unclear data retention practices, insufficient contract safeguards against unauthorized data sharing, and gaps in transparency and accountability; and WHEREAS, community stakeholders have expressed concerns that sensitive technology contracts have been approved without sufficient public engagement, proactive input from relevant commissions, or rigorous independent review of privacy, security, and ethical considerations; and WHEREAS, the Technology Commission is charged with advising City Council on issues of technology access, equity, and the ethical use of emerging technologies, including AI and surveillance systems; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Technology Commission recommends that the Austin City Council adopt a formal process to require: 1. Early Notification & Transparency – Public posting and notification to relevant commissions prior to Council consideration of any proposed contract involving surveillance technology, automated decision-making systems, artificial intelligence, or other sensitive data-driven technologies. 2. Commission Review & Recommendation – Formal referral of such proposed contracts to the Technology Commission (and, where appropriate, the Public Safety Commission or other relevant bodies) for review and recommendations to provide input to Council action. 3. Community Engagement – At least one public forum, listening session, or opportunity for stakeholder input before Council approval of sensitive technology contracts. 4. Contract Safeguards – Inclusion of clear provisions in contracts to ensure: ○ Clear, auditable, and reportable safety mechanisms to protect citizen data and metadata while in vendor custody, tools, systems, or storage, including vendor service providers / cloud providers ○ strict limitations on data retention and sharing, consistent with Council policy, ○ clear definitions of personally identifiable information (PII), ○ independent audit and reporting requirements, and ○ mechanisms for community oversight ○ ability to register complaints and misuse of AI technology ○ remuneration in the event of a breach, data loss, ransomware attack, or other circumstances of compromised data or security as related to citizen data or city data ○ …
Austin Tourism Commission September 10, 2025 Regional Context • Austin is an anchor in Texas tourism • Vibrant regional destinations like Kerrville & Fredericksburg enrich the visitor experience • Regional tourism strengthens related local economies • Shared opportunity: offering depth, additional culture, and historic texture to strengthen Central Texas tourism 2 Tourism Product Kerrville has a diverse tourism product ● Craft food & beverage scene ● Museums & galleries ● Performing arts theaters ● Outdoor recreation & related amenities ● Cultural events & live music opportunities ● Unique & landmark businesses - home of HEB & James Avery Artisan Jewelry ● Well known & established annual events 3 Hotels & Unique Stays Lodging options to fit a wide variety of visitors ● 15 traditional hotel properties w/1,155 hotel rooms ● Two conference center hotels with over 32,000sq ft of meeting space ● Unique stays such as Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Resort and restored historic properties ● Over 110 short term rental properties ● Kerr County Hill Country Youth Event Center- 20,000sq ft of meeting space, additional arena, meeting rooms, show barn, & event park 4 Outdoors & Wellness The Texas Hill Country landscape creates the perfect scene for outdoor experiences ● Over 20 public parks including Louise Hays Park - 64 acres in downtown & Kerrville Schreiner Park - 500 acres of hiking, biking, camping & wildlife viewing ● 6+ mile Kerrville River Trail ● Kerrville Sports Complex - 104 acres of baseball, softball & soccer fields Tennis Complex & Olympic Pool Three golf courses - newly renovated Scott Schreiner ● ● ● Abundant birding & wildlife viewing ● Riverside Nature Center 5 Culture & Attractions Art, culture & innovation allow visitors to craft a unique and diverse experience with every visit ● Museum of Western Art ● The Coming King Sculpture Prayer Garden - 24 acres & 11 sculptures Three performing art theaters/venues Symphony of the Hills Orchestra James Avery Artisan Jewelry- headquarters & history center ● ● ● ● Gibson’s - one of only two in Texas ● ● Kerr Arts & Cultural Center Schreiner Mansion & Historic Site ● Growing public art scene - over 40 pieces of public art/murals 6 Heritage Tourism ● Schreiner Mansion, downtown revitalization & historic tours (self guided, expanded digital access & in person led walking tours) ● Museum of Western Art - Preserving & promoting the heritage of the American West. Recently …
Commission on Immigrant Affairs Meeting Minutes September 10, 2025 Commission on Immigrant Affairs Special Called Meeting Minutes Wednesday, September 10, 2025 The Commission on Immigrant Affairs convened in a special called meeting on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at Austin Energy Headquarters, 4815 Mueller Blvd, Shudde Fath Hall in Austin, Texas. Chair Dorantes called the Commission on Immigrant Affairs Regular Meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Miriam Dorantes, Chair Alondra Johnson, Vice Chair Adrian De La Rosa Diane Kanawati Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Azeem Edwin Aditi Joshi Jeanne “Canan” Kaba PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Immigration Affairs regular meeting on August 4, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of August 4, 2025, were approved on Commissioner Kanawati’s motion, Vice Chair Johnson’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Lincoln- Goldfinch, Ortega, Roy, and Saucedo were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing by Rocio Villalobos, Immigrant Affairs Manager and DACA Liaison Officer, Office of Equity and Inclusion regarding the Office of Equity and Inclusion’s Welcoming Week and Citizenship Clinic Updates. Staff briefing was given by Rocio Villalobos, Immigrant Affairs Manager and DACA Liaison Officer, Office of Equity and Inclusion. 1 Commission on Immigrant Affairs Meeting Minutes September 10, 2025 3. Staff briefing from David Alcorta, Paraprofessional, Communication and Public Information Office (CPIO) and Houmma Garba, Community Engagement Consultant, CPIO regarding CPIO’s and Homeland Security and Emergency Management’s (HSEM) new emergency language access plan. Withdrawn. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. 5. 6. Update regarding the August JIC meeting budget priorities and recommendations to council as they relate to immigrants in Austin. Discussed. Discussion regarding a drafted Recommendation to Council to revamp the Community Liaison Office. Discussed. Discussion regarding the draft letter to the LGBTQ Quality-of-Life Advisory Commission regarding the priorities of the Commission on Immigrant Affairs. Discussed. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Approve language of letter LGBTQ Update CIO revamp / recommendation CPIO BC update. The meeting was adjourned without objection at 7:44pm by Chair Dorantes. The minutes from the meeting of September 10, 2025, were approved during the October 6, 2025, regular Commission on Immigrant Affairs meeting on Chair Dorantes’ motion, Commissioner Saucedo’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Ortega and Roy were off the dais. Commissioner Lincoln-Goldfinch was absent. 2
