Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2024 to 6/30/2025 Downtown Commission The Board/Commission mission statement (per the City Code) is: (1) Advise the City Council and city staff regarding policies and projects impacting downtown Austin; (2) Serve as stewards for the Downtown Austin Plan (DAP) and, as such: a. Serve as a sounding board for the City Council and City of Austin (COA) staff on the implementation of the Downtown Austin Plan (DAP) and Land Development Code rewrite; and b. Offer recommendations on amendments to the DAP and Land Development Code rewrite as needed; (3) Maintain liaison relationships with City staff and other boards and commissions; and (4) Perform other activities as directed by City Council. 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. • Reopening of Sixth Street and crime statistics as they relate to the Safer Sixth Street Initiative • Shared Micro Mobility Program • Red River Cultural District Annual Review and Work Plan • Austin Public Health and Homeless Strategy Office • University Neighborhood Overlay (UNO) • Austin Convention Center Redevelopment • Downtown Austin Historic Resource Survey • Parks and Recreation Board Update • Urban Transportation Commission on Recommendations • Seaholm Multimodal Connectivity Update • Austin Light Rail Progress Update • Waterloo Greenway Conservancy • Downtown Austin Plan Working Group • Great Streets Plan Update • Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative • Austin Core Transportation Plan Presentation • APD Downtown Area Command Presentation • Nightlife and Entertainment Services Program • Austin Public Library Presentation • Economic and Cultural District Framework Policy Presentation • Shared Mobility Plan Update • Dockless Micromobility Regulations • Street Impact Fees Presentation • Mental Health Resources - Integral Care • Sound Assessment and Disclosure Requirements Proposal • Historic Preservation Survey Presentation • Equity Preservation Plan Presentation The Commission passed the following recommendations: • High Level Goals For DAP Update • Cap and Stitch Initial Funding Recommendation 2. Determine if the board’s actions throughout the year comply with the mission statement. The Commissions actions complied with the mission statement. Annual Review and Work Plan 3. List the board’s goals and objectives for the new calendar year. • Monitor and support the continued implementation and update of the Downtown Austin Plan • Monitor and support Downtown's continuing economic …
Downtown Austin Plan Update Downtown Commission July 16, 2025 Agenda DAP Update Resolution DAP Update as a District Plan Progress-to-date Next Steps DAP Update Resolution Resolution No. 20240814-028 ▪ Initiate updates to the Downtown Austin Plan […], covering the next 10 years at minimum, through an equitable, resilient, and sustainable lens. ▪ Engage with stakeholders, identifying the needs of those who live, work, and visit Downtown, and identifying solutions. ▪ Ensure the implementation and coordination of recently completed projects and plans that are shaping Downtown’s future, to incorporate the needs of unique features of Downtown, and to address the issues that affect growth. 4 Resolution No. 20240814 - 028 ▪ Provide detailed information for implementation including cost estimates, potential partners, funding opportunities, financial tools, and any necessary code amendments for identified projects, programs, policies, and infrastructure recommendations. ▪ Provide a memo to Council outlining estimated cost, scope, and preliminary timeline of the Downtown Austin Plan update, identifying City staff resources, and potential external partnerships or third parties that can assist in providing resources for plan development. 5 DAP Update as a District Plan DAP Update as a District Plan Center City/Central District Plan: Downtown Austin Plan area, South Central Waterfront area, and the UT/University Neighborhood Overlay areas – Lamar Boulevard to the West – Northern UNO boundary to the North – I-35 to the East – Southern South Central Waterfront boundary to the South ▪ Collective area with the highest potential for density ▪ Embrace the evolution of this regional center as identified in the Imagine Austin Growth Concept Map ▪ Leverage Project Connect investments and other transit connectivity in the District 7 Progress-to-date Progress-to-date ▪Preliminary Research – Initial Stakeholder Engagement concluded March 2025 – Implementation Tracking concluding Summer 2025 ▪Draft Scope and Preliminary Cost Estimates – Preliminary Cost Estimates received April 2025 – Final Cost Estimate solicited July 2025 ▪Response to Council – Response to Council sent in May 2025 – https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=451493 9 Next Steps Next Steps ▪Develop draft engagement plan and timeline –In Progress ▪Launch SpeakUp Austin project page –In Progress ▪Onboard consultant –August 2025 11 Thank You
AUSTIN WATER FY 2026 1 PROPOSED BUDGET Water & Wastewater Commission | July 16,2025 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Cost of Service Update Proposed FY 2025 Budget Overview Sources & Uses of Funds Capital Improvement Plan Debt Management Minimizing Bill Impacts Ongoing Budget Considerations AGENDA 2 COST OF SERVICE UPDATE 3 2024 Cost of Service Purpose 2024 Cost of Service Purpose 1. Bolster transparency in the rate-setting process 2. Raise awareness about the Cost of Service Study 3. Obtain customer input on pricing objectives 2024 Cost of Service Objectives • Develop rates that: • Meet annual Financial Plan needs • Ensure water and wastewater services are each self-sustaining • Meet AW objectives while ensuring equitable cost recovery from customer classes • Included a Public Involvement Committee (PIC) to review Cost of Service methodology and provide input and recommendations 5 2024 Cost of Service Recommendations 2024 Cost of Service Recommendations • Affordability for essential services and system resiliency. • Lower cash financing of CIP for large, generational projects. • Bill discount target of 50% for Customer Assistance Program (CAP) customers. • Community Benefit Charge increase from $0.15 to $0.30 per thousand gallons to support the Customer Assistance Program. • Future implementation of water budget billing to address high irrigation for commercial and multifamily customers. PROPOSED FY 2026 BUDGET OVERVIEW 7 Budget Considerations & Highlights Budget Considerations & Highlights Balance affordability with necessary operational and infrastructure investments. • Residential average monthly residential bill increase of $8.71 per month. • Customer Assistance Program average monthly bill increase of $5.50 per month. Continue phase in of Cost of Service and Community Engagement results. Maintain financial strength and stable bond ratings. Continue debt management strategies. Continue strategic staffing investments with new FTEs and temporary conversions. Additional investments to support water loss and conservation efforts 8 Fund Summary Fund Summary DESCRIPTION Beginning Fund Balance Revenue & Transfers In Expenditures & Transfers Out Change in Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance Debt Service Coverage Days Cash on Hand FTEs 9 FY25 AM ENDED FY25 ESTIMATED FY26 PROPOSED $272.6 $769.0 $773.6 (-$4.6) $268.0 1.93 252 1,410 $268.5 $784.3 $763.8 $20.5 $289.0 2.08 274 1,410 $289.0 $829.3 $849.9 (-$20.6) $268.5 1.88 248 1,439 SOURCES & USES OF FUNDS 10 Revenue Sources Revenue Sources Department Service Revenue: FY 2025 Amended: $705 million FY 2026 Proposed: $761.7 million $400 $350 $300 $250 $200 $150 …
Roberts Rules 101 Agenda • Quick overview of the Boards and Commissions structure • Environmental Commission purview/mission • TOMA • Roberts Rules 101 • Procedural Rules • Types of items on an agenda 2 Boards and Commissions Advisory boards Sovereign Boards • Make recommendations to Council • Exercise independent authority and • Tasked with issues and concerns of the public, exploring possible options, providing feedback and recommendations to Council EX: Environmental Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission make decisions • Established by federal law, state law or City Charter • Includes Land Use Commissions: • Planning Commission • Zoning and Platting Commission 3 Environmental Commission Act in an advisory capacity on all projects and programs which affect the quality of life for the citizens of Austin. See Section 2-1-144 of the City Code for additional duties. 4 The commission shall: 1. Review all variances to requirements for water quality protection; 2. Review the monitoring of storm water runoff in developed and undeveloped areas; 3. Review the efficiency of existing and proposed structural and nonstructural water quality controls; 4. Periodically review the effectiveness of Chapter 25-4 (Subdivision); 5. Review waste treatment permits within the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction; 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Review programs and policies for flood control, erosion control, and water quality; Review capital improvement projects; Review municipal utility district proposals and amendments; Review roadway plan amendments; Recommend urban runoff standards; Review the environmental elements of planned unit developments. 5 6 Watershed Protection Dept Mission Watershed Protection protects lives, property and the environment of our community by reducing the impact of flooding, erosion and water pollution. See organization chart here. 7 • Community Tree Preservation • Environmental Inspection • Environmental Review See org chart here. 8 TOMA Texas Open Meetings Act • State Law states that when a quorum of a governmental body is in attendance and that body discusses public business, the meeting must follow certain guidelines • Agenda must be posted 72 hours in advance of the meeting • Only subjects listed on the posted agenda be considered for that meetin • A simple majority (6 members) must be present or visible and audible (if attending online) • Avoid walking quorum and a daisy-chain quorum 9 Roberts Rules Main Motion • A motion must be made and seconded to initiate discussion on an issue posted for action Amendments • Additions that doesn’t change the meaning of …
Recommended with Conditions Finding of Facts and Conditional Approvals Presented to Environmental Commission on 7/16/2025 Liz Johnston, Interim Environmental Officer WPD EV Commission Recommendations Application types require distinct considerations • Land Use Commission Variances = Findings of Fact • Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) = Tier 1 & Tier 2 Superiority Items • MUDs = Extraordinary Community Benefits • Restrictive Covenant Amendments = Zoning laws apply • Save Our Springs site specific amendments = No code defined considerations. Water quality impacts are most important. Land Use Commission Variances • Land Use Commission (LUC) Variances occur when either Zoning and Platting or Planning Commission must approve the variance after receiving a recommendation from Environmental Commission • Variances are necessary when a proposed project cannot comply with the Land Development Code (LDC) • Environmental variances may be requested from any code requirement in 25-8 except 25-8 Article 13 Save Our Springs • Other code sections may require different variance processes. • Ex: Zoning variances are heard by the Board of Adjustment unless otherwise described • The LDC allows certain variances to be approved administratively (staff approved) Variance Approval Process • Both staff and applicant create separate versions of the Findings of Fact – submitted as backup with each variance • EVC may accept or reject staff’s recommendations • Recommended disapprovals should have a basis in not meeting one of the findings • PC & ZAP are the Land Use Commissions (LUCs) that hear environmental variances • Cases located in a neighborhood planning area are heard by Planning Commission. All others are heard by the Zoning and Platting Commission. • LUC issues final decision. • EVC variances have no appeals. Land Use Commission Variances FINDINGS OF FACT Land Development Code § 25-8-41 § 25-8-41 LAND USE COMMISSION VARIANCES (A) It is the applicant's burden to establish that the findings described in this Section have been met. Except as provided in Subsections (B) and (C), the Land Use Commission may grant a variance from a requirement of this subchapter after determining that: (1) the requirement will deprive the applicant of a privilege available to owners of other similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous development subject to similar code requirements; (2) the variance: (a) is not necessitated by the scale, layout, construction method, or other design decision made by the applicant, unless the design decision provides greater overall environmental protection than is achievable without the variance; …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, July 16, 2025 The Environmental Commission convened in a Special Called meeting on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Bristol called the Environmental Commission Meeting to order at 6:11 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Jennifer Bristol, Mariana Krueger, Annie Fierro, Martin Luecke, David Sullivan Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Richard Brimer Commissioners Absent: Haris Qureshi, Isabella Changsut, Hanna Cofer, Ashika Ganguly PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL STAFF BRIEFINGS 1. Staff briefing on Robert’s Rules and general commission procedures – Elizabeth Funk, Program Coordinator, Watershed Protection Department Item conducted as posted. No action taken. 2. Staff briefing on best practices for Environmental Commission recommendations – Liz Johnston, Interim Environmental Officer, Watershed Protection Item conducted as posted. No action taken. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discuss goals and objectives for the Environmental Commission 2025-2026 year – Environmental Commission Chair Jennifer Bristol Item conducted as posted. No action taken. 1 ADJOURNMEN Chair Bristol adjourned the meeting at 8:30 pm without objection. The minutes from the July 16, 2025 Special Called meeting were approved at the August 7, 2025 meeting on Commissioner Sullivan’s motion, Commissioner Krueger’s second on a 7- 0 vote. Commissioners Changsut and Ganguly were off the dais. Commissioners Cofer and Qureshi were absent. 2
Downtown Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, July 16, 2025 Downtown Commission Regular Called Meeting Minutes Wednesday July 16, 2025 The Downtown Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Wednesday July 16, 2025, at Austin City Hall Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE: Ed Ishmael, Chair Kimberly Levinson, Vice Chair Pat Buchta David Carroll Nathan McDaniel Charles Peveto COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE REMOTELY: Jennifer Franklin Nkiru Gelles Nancy Pollak Nelly Paulina Ramírez Sania Shifferd CALL TO ORDER Chair Ishmael called the Downtown Commission Meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Downtown Commission regular called meeting on May 21, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of May 21, 2025, were approved on Vice Chair Levinson’s motion, Commissioner Peveto’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Shifferd was off the dais. Commissioner Pollak abstained. Commissioners Coufal and Wiley were absent. 1 Downtown Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, July 16, 2025 STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing by Shanisha Johnson, Planner Principal, District Planning, Planning Department regarding the Downtown Austin Plan Update. The presentation was made by Shanisha Johnson, Planner Principal, District Planning, Planning Department. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Update regarding the Design Commission’s recent work as it relates to the Downtown Commission. Commissioner Gelles provided an update. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Approve the Downtown Commission 2024-2025 Annual Internal Review. The motion to submit the Downtown Commission 2024-2025 Annual Internal Review without the commission’s approval was approved on Vice Chair Levinson’s motion, Commissioner Peveto’s second, on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Coufal and Wiley were absent. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Shoal Creek Conservancy Austin Texas Musicians ADJOURNMENT A motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:18 p.m. was approved on Vice Chair Levinson’s motion, Commissioner Peveto’s second an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Coufal and Wiley were absent. The minutes were approved at the August 20, 2025, meeting on Vice Chair Levinson’s motion, Commissioner Peveto’s second on a 10-0 vote. 2
COMMISSION ON VETERAN AFFAIRS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, July 16, 2025 The COMMISSION ON VETERANS AFFAIRS convened in a REGULAR Meeting on WEDNESDAY, July 16, 2025, at the City of Austin Permitting & Development Center at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752. Chair Michael Mcinerney called the COMMISSION ON VETERANS AFFAIRS MEETING to order at 7:17pm CST. Commissioners in Attendance: Armando Gonzales Bryce Laake-Stanfield Jose Reyes Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Michael Mcinerney Christopher Wilson Amber Schleuning Commissioners Absent: Maria Brown-Spence William Dahlstrom Anita Carmichael Roberts Staff in Attendance: Jesus Simental – Veterans Administrator, Office of Equity and Inclusion PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. The minutes from the meeting of 6/18/2025 were approved on Commissioner Bryce Laake-Stanfield motion, second by Christopher Wilson on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Maria Brown-Spence, William Dahlstrom and Anita Carmichael Roberts were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Commissioner Joe Reyes reached out to Chief of Staff Jason Lopez for District 2 but unfortunately were not able to meet due to illness. Chair Mcinerney discussed the memo put out by the Mayor’s office on the upcoming budget meetings, encouraged commissioners to reach out to their respective council members to lobby for our veteran’s recommendation that was submitted. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Chair Mcinerney recommended we push discussion and possible vote to address how to disseminate veteran’s information through social media now that the veterans commission is part of the Joint Inclusion Committee to the following month because not much headway has been made on this. 4. Letter was drafted and read aloud by Commissioner Bryce Laake-Standfield in support HR 1282 Major Richard Star Act, Chair Mcinerney made motion to approved letter as read and was second by Commissioner Wilson and voted on a 6-0 vote. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 5. Discussion on 2025 Veterans Day Parade and request to have the Austin Veteran’s Chamber of Commerce do a presentation and review on current budget proposal and how it affects veterans. ADJOURNMENT END: 7:40 PM 6. Chair Michael Mcinerney made the motion to adjourn, Bryce Laake-Stanfield second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Maria Brown-Spence, William Dahlstrom and Anita Carmichael Roberts were absent. The minutes were approved at the 20 August 2025 meeting on Chair Michael Mcinerney’s motion, Bryce Laake-Standfield second on a 6-0 vote, Maria Brown-Spence, Anita Roberts, and Christopher Wilson were absent.
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY JULY 16, 2025 MINUTES FOR THE CITY OF AUSTIN FIREFIGHTERS’, POLICE OFFICERS’ AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL’S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 2025 The Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission convened in a Special Called Meeting on Wednesday, June 16, 2025, at 5202 East Ben White Boulevard, Building 500, Austin TX 78741. Commissioners in Attendance: Jolsna Thomas, Chair Mitchell Kreindler, Commissioner Commissioners Absent: Farah Ahmed, Vice Chair Staff in Attendance: Jaclyn Gerban, Assistant City Attorney Matthew Chustz, M&CS Manager Cyndi Gordon, Civil Service Coordinator Meca Thompson, Civil Service Coordinator CALL TO ORDER Chair Thomas called the meeting to order at 10:05 a.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes from the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting on May 5, 2025. The minutes from the meeting on June 9, 2025, were approved on Commissioner Kreindler’s motion, Chair Thomas’ second on a 2-0 vote. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY JULY 16, 2025 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Hear and rule on appeal(s) from the Austin Fire Department Lieutenant written promotional examination administered on June 18, 2025, pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code, Section 143.034, and the City of Austin Fire Fighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations, Rule 7. The motion to approve the appeal of exam question 30 and to accept all as correct, was approved on Chair Thomas’ motion, Commissioner Kreindler’s second on a 2-0 vote. The motion to approve the appeal of exam question 80 and to accept answers B & C as correct, was approved on Commissioner Kreindler’s motion, Chair Thomas’ second on a 2-0 vote. 3. Hear and rule on appeal(s) from the Austin Police Department Sergeant written promotional examination administered on June 24, 2025, pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code, Section 143.034, and the City of Austin Fire Fighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations, Rule 7. The motion to deny the appeal of exam question 66 and for the question to remain as keyed, was approved on Commissioner Kreindler’s motion, Chair Thomas’ second on a 2-0 vote. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and action to approve future meeting dates and times. Discussion was held regarding future meeting dates and times. …
WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, July 16, 2025 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a regular called meeting on July 16, 2025 at Waller Creek Center, 625 E 10th Street, Austin, Texas. Commission Members in Attendance: William Moriarty (remote), Alex Ortiz, Shwetha Pandurangi (remote), Jesse Penn, Mike Reyes, Shannon Trilli (remote), Vice Chair Marcela Tuñón (remote), and Evan Wolstencroft Commission Members Absent: Amanda Marzullo, Chair Chris Maxwell-Gaines, and Alex Navarro Commissioner Penn filled in as Chair and called the Water and Wastewater Commission to order at 4:01 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No speakers were registered. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the June 18th, 2025 regular meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission. The minutes were approved on Commissioner Pandurangi’s motion and Commissioner Wolstencroft’s second on an 8-0 vote with three absences. DISCUSSION AND ACTION 2. Recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for a 30-year low interest loan from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) loan program in the amount not to exceed $59,000,000 for the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion project. Funding is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Recommended on Vice Chair Tuñón’s motion and Commissioner Ortiz’s second on a 7-0 vote with Commissioner Penn recusing and three absences. 3. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the ABIA North Reclaimed Water Loop Main with Austin Underground, Inc., in the amount of $1,867,239 plus a $186,724 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,053,963. Funding: $2,053,963 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Recommended on Commissioner Ortiz’s motion and Commissioner Pandurangi’s second on an 8-0 vote with three absences. 4. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Hornsby Bend Dewatering Facility and East Stormwater Station Improvements project for Capital Delivery Services with Matous Construction, LTD in the amount of $25,622,000 plus a $2,562,200 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $28,184,200. Funding: $28,184,200 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Recommended on Commissioner Pandurangi’s motion and Commissioner Reyes’ second on a 6-2 vote with Commissioners Moriarty and Trilli voting against and three absences. Page 1 of 3 5. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the Waller Creek Center 10th Floor & Atrium Renovations with STR Constructors, LLC, …
Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, July 16, 2025 ECONOMIC PROSPERITY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, July 16th, 2025 The Economic Prosperity Commission convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 301 W. 2nd Street, Boards and Commissions Room 1101, in Austin, Texas. Chair Gonzales called the Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting to order at 6:34 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance in Person: Aaron Gonzales (Chair) Rodrigo Cantu Michael Nahas Jake Randall Ofelia Zapata Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Aditi Joshi Zain Pleuthner Shakeel Rashed PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Economic Prosperity Commission Regular Meeting on June 18, 2025. The minutes of the June 18, 2025 meeting were approved on Commissioner Nahas’ motion, Commissioner Pleuthner’s second on a 7-0 vote. Vice Chair Valdez Sanchez and Commissioners Ponder were absent. Commissioner Zapata was off the dais. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1 Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, July 16, 2025 2. 3. 4. 5. Discussion regarding how commissioners would like to prioritize future speakers and presentations to the commission. Discussed. Discussion regarding commissioner engagement with the Economic Opportunity Committee. Discussed. Follow-up discussion regarding engagement with Council members on commission recommendations and activities. Item 4 was taken up before Item 3 without objection. Discussed. Discussion regarding the use of economic reports to support the commission’s working group recommendations. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. 7. Discussion regarding membership and possible dissolution of the Childcare Working Group. Discussed. No action was taken. Approve the 2024-2025 Annual Internal Review and Report. Discussed. No action was taken. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 8. 9. 10. Update on from the Small Business Working Group on small business accelerators and conversations with Economic Development Department staff. Update by Chair Gonzales. Update from the Long-Term Economic Planning on research, studies, peer city evaluations, and proposed potential solutions on long-term economic planning as it relates to City of Austin employee retirement benefits, specifically looking at pensions, defined contributions, and other benefit plans. Update by Commissioner Nahas. Update from the Workforce Development and Job Creation Working Group regarding its research on policies related to vendor selection, bidding, and approval in the City, and potential speakers at working group meetings. Update by Commissioner Pleuthner FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None ADJOURNMENT Chair Gonzales adjourned the meeting at 7:39 p.m. without objection. 2 Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, July 16, 2025 The minutes were approved at the …
