COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) MEETING November 18, 2025 – 6:30 PM Permitting and Development Center (PDC), Room 1405 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the CDC may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Miguel Lopez, (512) 975-1575, Miguel.lopez@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Noe Elias, Chair Nyeka Arnold Tisha-Vonique Hood Raul E. Longoria Cassandra Medrano Jo Anne Ortiz Lyric E. Wardlow AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Jenny E. Achilles, Vice Chair Taniquewa S. Brewster Cynthia Jaso Sonia Martinez Valerie Menard Ebonie Trice The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the CDC Regular meeting on October 14, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) activities and outcomes. Presentation by Angel Zambrano, Program Manager III, Austin Public Health. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. Staff presentation regarding Austin Housing program activities and outcomes and the cadence and format for regular reports to the CDC. Presentation by Nefertitti Jackmon, Community Displacement Prevention Officer, Austin Housing. Discussion on the process and potential priorities for future budget recommendations. Discussion led by Chair Elias. COMMITTEE UPDATES 5. Update from Housing Committee of the CDC regarding DB90 Policy. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Miguel Lopez at Austin Housing Department, at (512) 975-1575, Miguel.lopez@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more Miguel.lopez@austintexas.gov]. information on the CDC, please contact Miguel Lopez at (512) 975-1575,
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION DRAFT MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 14th, 2025 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on OCTOBER 14th, 2025, at City Hall Boards and Commissions Room 1101, 301 West 2nd Street, in Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Jose Noe Elias (Chair) Jenny Achilles (Vice Chair) Cynthia Jaso Raul Longoria Sonia Martinez Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Taniquewa Brewster Tisha-Vonique Hood Cassandra Medrano Valerie Menard Jo Anne Ortiz Lyric Wardlow Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Nyeka Arnold Ebonie Trice City of Austin Staff Members in Attendance: Miguel Lopez Lorena Lopez Chavarin (remotely) Nefertitti Jackmon Jill Smith Marla Torrado CALL TO ORDER Chair Elias called the meeting to order at 6:37 PM, with 10 members present. Commissioner Medrano joined the dais at 6:45 PM, totaling 11 commissioners present. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Lisa Gamache Rodriguez provided public comment on the CDC retreat. Zenobia Joseph provided public comment on access and safety of CapMetro public transportation stops. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the September 9th, 2025, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Longoria’s motion, Commissioner Martinez seconded, the September 9th, 2025, minutes were approved on a 11-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation regarding the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) activities and outcomes (Jill Smith, Program Manager I, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health) Jill Smith presented. 3. Presentation on CDC purpose (Nefertitti Jackmon, Community Displacement Prevention Officer, Austin Housing). Nefertitti Jackmon presented. Commissioner Longoria requested that Austin Housing staff provide regular updates to the CDC. Nefertitti Jackmon stated that staff can provide regular updates. DISCUSSION ITEMS AND POSSIBLE ACTION 4. Discussion and possible action on the CDC Planning Retreat and appointment of working group to lead planning and strategy (Chair Elias). On Commissioner Longoria’s motion, Commissioner Ortiz seconded, the motion to create the Federal Funding Grants Content working group, to include Commissioners Longoria, Martinez, Brewster, and Menard, was approved on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Medrano was off the dais. On Commissioner Tisha’s motion, Commissioner Longoria seconded, the motion to create the Strategy working group, to include Commissioners Elias, Longoria, Ortiz, Tisha, Brewster, and Achilles, was approved on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Medrano was off the dais. The City of …
Community Services Block Grant 2025 Contract Programmatic/Financial Report November 18, 2025 The Community Services Block Grant funds the delivery of services to low-income Texas residents in all 254 counties. These funds support a variety of direct services in addition to helping maintain the core administrative elements of community action agencies. For the City of Austin, the grant provides funding for the delivery of basic needs, case management, preventive health and employment support services through the City’s seven (7) Neighborhood Centers. Mission: The Neighborhood Services Unit improves the lives and health of people experiencing poverty by providing public health and social services and connecting residents of Austin and Travis County to community resources. ◼ Basic Needs (food, clothing, information and referral, notary services, transportation, car safety education and car seats, tax preparation, fans, Thanksgiving food baskets and other seasonal activities); ◼ Preventive Health (screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar including a1C, and cholesterol; pregnancy testing; health promotion presentations, coordination and participation in health fairs, immunizations, coordination of wellness activities, linkages to medical home providers and diabetes case management); ◼ Case Management (individual/family support counseling, advocacy, self-sufficiency case management, crisis intervention, linkages with employers, educational opportunities and training, and working with individuals on quality-of-life issues); ◼ Employment Support (intake, assessment and goal setting, job readiness training, job placement assistance, and job retention services) Expenditures Categories 2025 Contract Budget Cumulative Expenditures as of 9/30/25 % of Total Personnel Fringe Benefits Other Total $1,140,731.00 $489,862.75 $272,845.60 $135 $762,843.35 67% 1 Transition Out of Poverty Goal Goal Achieved TOP Individuals who transitioned out of poverty 41 24 Success Rate% 58% Austin Public Health Report on PY24 Community Action Plan MISSION: To prevent disease, promote health, and protect the well-being of our community. TOP 5 NEEDS: Housing; Basic Needs; Employment; Health; Income Report Date: September FNPI Outcome Description Target #Enrolled #Achieved Success Rate % 4 4E 5 5B 5D SRV 4C 4I 5A 5JJ 7A 7B 7D 7N Housing Households who avoided eviction Health and Social/Behavioral Development Individuals who demonstrated improved physical health and well being Individuals who improved skills related to the adult role of parents/caregivers Service Description Rent Payments Utility Payments Immunizations (Flu) Food Distribution Case Management Eligibility Determinations Transportation Emergency Clothing 3A.1 Total number of volunteer hours donated to the Agency Programmatic/Administrative Updates 1000 506 506 51% #Enrolled #Achieved 20 50 37 72 19 70 Success Rate % 95% 97% Number Served 506 …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION HOUSING COMMITTEE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2025, AT 5:00 P.M. PERMITTING & DEVELOPMENT CENTER (PDC), ROOM 1407 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR. AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 Some members of the Community Development Commission Housing Committee (CDC-HC) 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 Chase Bryan, 512-974-1484, chase.bryan@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Raul E. Longoria, Chair Taniquewa S. Brewster Ebonie D. Trice AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Jose Noe Elias, Vice Chair Tisha-Vonique Hood Lyric E. Wardlow The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes for the previous CDC-HC meeting from March 10, 2020. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing on population change and demographic shifts in Austin. Presentation by Lila Valencia, City Demographer, Austin Planning. Staff briefing regarding density bonus programs in Austin. Presentation by Warner Cook and Alan Pani, Austin Planning. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and action to approve 2026 Housing Committee meeting dates and frequency. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Chase Bryan with Austin Housing, at 512-974-1484 or chase.bryan@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Community Development Commission Housing Committee (CDC-HC), please contact Chase Bryan at 512-974-1484 or chase.bryan@austintexas.gov.
Population Change and Demographic Trends Population Change and Demographic Trends in Austin in Austin Community Development Commission Housing Committee November 18, 2025 The city of Austin is the 13th most populous U.S. city and the principal city of the Austin Metro Area, the 4th fastest-growing region in the country. 2 Population Change Population Change The Austin metro area is now the 4th fastest-growing large metro in the country, sliding downward after holding the top spot between 2010-2022. 2024 Population Numeric Change, 2023-2024 Percent Change, 2023-2024 Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX Raleigh-Cary, NC Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC Jacksonville, FL .Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL .Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Vintage Population Estimates. 2,940,513 7,796,182 1,562,009 2,550,637 8,344,032 2,883,370 1,760,548 6,457,988 2,398,871 2,763,006 75,969 198,171 39,165 58,019 177,922 61,176 37,350 123,471 44,586 47,297 2.65 2.61 2.57 2.33 2.18 2.17 2.17 1.95 1.89 1.74 4 Austin has a long-sustained history of growth, but recent growth is slowing. ▪ Austin had been doubling its population every 20-25 years. Austin Population, 1870 to 2030 ▪ Austin grew by nearly 3% annually between 2010 and 2020. ▪ Between 2020-2024, Austin grew by less than 2%. ▪ Internal estimates indicate in 2024, Austin had 1,035,002 residents. Historical Population Estimated Population Projected Population 5 Rapid growth in the region is driven by suburban cities, which are among the nation’s fastest growing places. U.S. Ranking Cities 2024 Population Numeric Change, 2023-2024 Percent Change, 2023-2024 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 13 18 49 71 75 Princeton, TX Fulshear, TX Leesburg, FL Celina, TX Anna, TX Haines City, FL Foley, AL Fate, TX Rosemount, MN Garner, NC Hutto, TX Leander, TX Manor, TX Georgetown, TX Kyle, TX 37,019 54,629 37,815 51,661 31,986 42,073 28,043 27,467 30,581 39,345 42,661 87,511 21,500 101,344 65,833 8,683 11,596 5,902 7,961 4,077 4,535 3,012 2,801 2,927 3,691 3,681 7,004 1,175 4,613 2,962 30.6 26.9 18.5 18.2 14.6 12.1 12.0 11.4 10.6 10.4 9.4 8.7 5.8 4.8 4.7 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Vintage Population Estimates. 6 Migration continues to drive growth in Austin, with significant impacts on housing and where people live. Average Shares of Population Change, 2011-2021 ▪ Migration contributes on average over 70% of all population growth. ▪ Migration-driven growth can have immediate impacts. ▪ Housing unit development rates are not keeping pace with household …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) – HOUSING COMMITTEE Regular Meeting March 10, 2020, 5:00 pm Boards and Commissions Room City Hall, 301 West 2nd Street Austin, Texas 78701 CURRENT CDC HOUSING COMMITTEE MEMBERS Karen Paup, Chair Private Sector Amit Motwani Public Sector Appointee Raymond Young Public Sector Appointee Shavone Otero Private Sector Appointee Purpose: The committee shall explore in depth policy issues related to affordable housing, community development and other issues as assigned to the committee. AGENDA DRAFT MEETING MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Chair Paup called the meeting to order with three members present. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 citizens signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. A speaker who requires a translator or interpreter will be allowed double the amount of time of a speaker who does not require a translator. The same doubled time limit (six minutes) will apply to a speaker with a disability who needs assistance in a manner that requires additional time to deliver the speaker’s message. The doubled time limits apply to speakers with special requirements during general citizen communication and to those signed up to speak on a specific agenda item. No citizens signed up to speak. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On Commissioner Young’s motion to approve and Commissioner Motwani’s second, the February 11, 2020 meeting minutes were approved unanimously. 2. NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion and possible action regarding recommendations on displacement mitigation strategies (Commissioner Otero) Rosie Truelove, Director, Rebecca Giello, Deputy Director, Erica Leak, Development Officer, and Nefertitti Jackmon, Program Manager, Neighborhood Housing and Community Development answered questions on displacement mitigation strategies from Commissioners. b. Discussion regarding data from the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA) on Small Area Fair Market Rents (SAFMRs) and Section 8 vouchers (Commissioner Paup) Commissioners reviewed data from the Housing Authority of the City of Austin on Small Area Fair Market Rents and discussed amongst themselves. 3. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS City of Austin Energy weatherization program (Paup) Operationalize the violation of code (Motwani) ADJOURN Chair Paup adjourned the meeting without objection. NEXT MEETING DATE Tuesday, April 14, 2020, 5:00 pm, Boards and Commissions Room, City Hall, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 The meeting minutes were approved on the 18th day of November 2025 on Commissioner _______’s motion to approve and Commissioner _______’s second. …
SB 840 and Austin Density Bonus Programs Alan Pani & Warner Cook Austin Planning | 11/18/2025 Agenda • • SB 840 Overview Impacts of SB 840 • Next Steps | 2 SB 840 Overview SB 840 Summary ▪ Allows by-right mixed-use or multifamily in all zoning districts that allow non-residential uses (excluding zones with heavy industrial). ▪ Sets minimum standards for height, density, and maximum setbacks for multifamily and multifamily and mixed-use developments in commercial zones. ▪ Exempts residential conversions of existing commercial or office buildings from impact fees and other city requirements. ▪ Effective Date: September 1, 2025 4 SB 840 Applicability: Residential by Right ▪ Allows residential by-right on any property where mixed-use, office, commercial, retail, or warehouse uses are currently allowed in the zoning district. ▪ Does not apply to: ▪ Zones that allow a heavy industrial use ▪ Properties within 1,000 ft of a heavy industrial use or development site or within 3,000 ft. of an airport or military base ▪ An area designated by a city as “a clear zone or accident potential zone” 5 SB 840 Applicability: Residential by Right (cont’d) ▪ Residential is allowed by right in the following zoning districts in Austin: ▪ All office base zones: ▪ Neighborhood Office (NO), Limited Office (LO), General Office (GO) ▪ All commercial base zones: ▪ Community Recreation (CR), Neighborhood Commercial (LR), Community Commercial (GR), Lake Commercial (L), Central Business District (CBD), Downtown Mixed-Use (DMU), Warehouse/Limited Office (W/LO), Commercial Services (CS), Commercial Highway (CH) ▪ Special purpose base zones: ▪ Agriculture (AG), Planned Unit Development (PUDs)* ▪ Industrial base zones: ▪ Research & Development (R&D)* ▪ Regulating plans: ▪ Lamar/Justin, Plaza Saltillo, MLK, East Riverside Corridor, North Burnet/Gateway Regulating Plans *Applicable to properties with PUD and R&D zoning that allow commercial uses & prohibit heavy industrial uses 6 SB 840 Applicability: New Minimum Entitlements ▪ Bill sets new minimum entitlements for “mixed-use residential” and “multifamily residential” development, for sites where SB 840 applies. ▪ Mixed-Use Residential = any site in which the residential uses are at least 65% of the development’s total square footage. ▪ Multifamily Residential = any site for 3 or more dwelling units within one or more buildings. 7 New Minimum Entitlements Under SB 840 ▪ Density: ▪ Cities must allow the greater of 36 units per acre or the highest residential density currently allowed in the city. This is 54 units …
Options for 2026 Meeting Dates for the CDC Housing Committee The below dates are when the main body of the Community Development Commission (CDC) has approved to meet. Historically, the Housing Committee (CDC-HC) met on the same day as a CDC meeting, and members indicate that this is a convenient schedule to continue. The CDC-HC will meet on a quarterly basis in 2026, so committee members will choose four of the below dates. Board and Commission Meeting Name: Community Development Commission -- Housing Committee (CDC-HC) Meeting room requested: Boards and Commission Room (or the same location as the main body of the Community Development Commission on any given date) Dates: January 13, 2026 February 10, 2026 March 10, 2026 April 14, 2026 May 12, 2026 June 9, 2026 July 14, 2026 August 11, 2026 September 8, 2026 October 13, 2026 November 10, 2026 December 8, 2026 Start/End time: 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) MEETING October 14th, 2025 – 6:30pm Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions – Room 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Community Development Commission may be participating by video conference. The meeting may 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. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-978-1575 or miguel.lopez@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jo Anne Ortiz Public Sector Appointee Cassandra Medrano South Austin Cynthia Jaso Dove Springs Jenny E. Achilles Private Sector Appointee Nyeka Arnold North Austin Valerie Menard St. John’s Jose Noe Elias Montopolis Raul E Longoria Public Sector Appointee South Austin Sonia Martinez East Austin Lyric E. Wardlow Public Sector Appointee Ebonie D. Trice Colony Park Tisha-Vonique Hood Public Sector Appointee Taniquewa S. Brewster Rosewood- Zaragosa/Blackland Vacant Private Sector Appointee Vacant Public Sector Appointee Please visit https://austintexas.gov/cdc for more information about the Community Development Commission. Purpose: The purpose of the board is to advise the Council in the development and implementation of programs designed to serve the poor and the community at large with an emphasis on federally funded programs. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the September 9th, 2025, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation regarding the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) activities and outcomes (Jill Smith, Program Manager I, Austin Public Health). 3. Presentation on CDC purpose (Nefertitti Jackmon, Community Displacement Prevention Officer, Austin Housing). DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and possible action on the CDC Planning Retreat and appointment of working group to lead planning and strategy (Chair Elias). 5. Discussion and possible action to approve the Community Development Commission 2026 Meeting Schedule (Miguel Lopez, Planner I, Austin Housing). FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are …
Community Services Block Grant 2025 Contract Programmatic/Financial Report October 14, 2025 The Community Services Block Grant funds the delivery of services to low-income Texas residents in all 254 counties. These funds support a variety of direct services in addition to helping maintain the core administrative elements of community action agencies. For the City of Austin, the grant provides funding for the delivery of basic needs, case management, preventive health and employment support services through the City’s seven (7) Neighborhood Centers. Mission: The Neighborhood Services Unit improves the lives and health of people experiencing poverty by providing public health and social services and connecting residents of Austin and Travis County to community resources. Basic Needs (food, clothing, information and referral, notary services, transportation, car safety education and car seats, tax preparation, fans, Thanksgiving food baskets and other seasonal activities); Preventive Health (screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar including a1C, and cholesterol; pregnancy testing; health promotion presentations, coordination and participation in health fairs, immunizations, coordination of wellness activities, linkages to medical home providers and diabetes case management); Case Management (individual/family support counseling, advocacy, self-sufficiency case management, crisis intervention, linkages with employers, educational opportunities and training, and working with individuals on quality-of-life issues); Employment Support (intake, assessment and goal setting, job readiness training, job placement assistance, and job retention services) Expenditures Categories 2025 Contract Budget Cumulative Expenditures as of 8/30/25 % of Total Personnel Fringe Benefits Other Total $1,140,731.00 $423,390.61 $209,879.78 $135 $633,405.39 56% 1 Transition Out of Poverty Goal Goal Achieved TOP Individuals who transitioned out of poverty 43 21 Success Rate% 49% Austin Public Health Report on PY24 Community Action Plan MISSION: To prevent disease, promote health, and protect the well-being of our community. TOP 5 NEEDS: Housing; Basic Needs; Employment; Health; Income Report Date August FNPI Outcome Description Target #Enrolled #Achieved Success Rate % 4 4E 5 5B 5D SRV 4C 4I 5A 5JJ 7A 7B 7D 7N Housing Households who avoided eviction Health and Social/Behavioral Development Individuals who demonstrated improved physical health and well being Individuals who improved skills related to the adult role of parents/caregivers Service Description Rent Payments Utility Payments Immunizations (Flu) Food Distribution Case Management Eligibility Determinations Transportation Emergency Clothing 3A.1 Total number of volunteer hours donated to the Agency Programmatic/Administrative Updates 1000 457 457 46% #Enrolled #Achieved 20 50 37 53 19 48 Success Rate % 95% 96% Number Served 457 …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION DRAFT MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 9th, 2025 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on SEPTEMBER 9th, 2025, at City Hall Boards and Commissions Room 1101, 301 West 2nd Street, in Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Jose Noe Elias (Chair) Raul Longoria Sonia Martinez Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Cassandra Medrano Jenny Achilles (Vice Chair) Jo Anne Ortiz Lyric Wardlow Nyeka Arnold Taniquewa Brewster Tisha-Vonique Hood Valerie Menard Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Cynthia Jaso Ebonie Trice Staff Members in Attendance: Angel Zambrano Ed Blake Dr. Marla Torrado Lorena Lopez Chavarin (remotely) William Swinton- Ginsberg CALL TO ORDER Chair Elias called the meeting to order at 6:33 PM, with 9 members present. Commissioner Lyric and Medrano joined the dais at 7:15 PM, totaling 11 commissioners present. Vice Chair Achilles left the dais at 8:20 PM, bringing the total to 10 commissioners present. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the August 12th, 2025, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Longoria’s motion, Commissioner Martinez seconded, the August 12th, 2025, minutes were approved on a 9-0-0 vote. Commissioners Lyric and Medrano were off the dais. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation regarding the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) activities and outcomes (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health) Angel Zambrano presented. 3. Presentation from Cap Metro regarding their expansion plan and how it will serve vulnerable populations (Lawrence Deeter, Planner, Capital Metro, and Emma Martinez, Planner, Capital Metro). Lawrence Deeter and Emma Martinez presented. 4. Presentation on the Displacement Risk Area Maps and Dashboard (William Swinton-Ginsberg, Planner Senior, and Dr. Marla Torrado, Housing Division Manager, Austin Housing). Dr. Marla Torrado and William Swinton- Ginsberg presented. 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 by calling 512-974-1606 at least 2 days prior to the meeting date. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Community Development Commission, please contact Edward Blake at 512-974-3108. CDC …
Community Development Commission 2026 Meeting Schedule Austin Housing | October 14, 2025 Board and Commission Meeting Name: Community Development Commission Department requesting reservation: Housing Department Meeting room requested: Boards and Commission Room Dates reserved: January 13, 2026 February 19, 2026 March 10, 2026 April 14, 2026 May 12, 2026 June 9, 2026 July 14, 2026 August 11, 2026 September 8, 2026 October 13, 2026 November 10, 2026 December 8, 2026 2
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 14th, 2025 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on OCTOBER 14th, 2025, at City Hall Boards and Commissions Room 1101, 301 West 2nd Street, in Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Cynthia Jaso Jenny Achilles (Vice Chair) Jose Noe Elias (Chair) Raul Longoria Sonia Martinez Valerie Menard Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Cassandra Medrano Jo Anne Ortiz Lyric Wardlow Taniquewa Brewster Tisha-Vonique Hood Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Ebonie Trice Nyeka Arnold Staff Members in Attendance: Jill Smith Lorena Lopez Chavarin (remotely) Nefertitti Jackmon Marla Torrado Miguel Lopez CALL TO ORDER Chair Elias called the meeting to order at 6:37 PM, with 10 members present. Commissioner Medrano joined the dais at 6:45 PM, totaling 11 commissioners present. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Lisa Gamache Rodriguez and Zenobia Joseph signed up to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the September 9th, 2025, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Longoria’s motion, Commissioner Martinez seconded, and the September 9th, 2025, minutes were approved on a 11-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation regarding the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) activities and outcomes (Jill Smith, Program Manager I, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health) Jill Smith presented. 3. Presentation on CDC purpose (Nefertitti Jackmon, Community Displacement Prevention Officer, Austin Housing). Nefertitti Jackmon presented. DISCUSSION ITEMS AND POSSIBLE ACTION 4. Discussion and possible action on the CDC Planning Retreat and appointment of a working group to lead planning and strategy (Chair Elias). On Commissioner Longoria’s motion, Commissioner Ortiz seconded, the motion to create the federal funding grants content working group, to include Commissioners Longoria, Martinez, Brewster, and Menard, was approved on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Medrano was off the dais. On Commissioner Tisha’s motion, Commissioner Longoria seconded, the motion to create the strategy working group, to include Commissioners Elias, Longoria, Ortiz, Tisha, Brewster, and Achilles, was approved on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Medrano was off the dais. 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, …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) MEETING September 9th, 2025 – 6:30 PM Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions – Room 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Community Development Commission may be participating by video conference. The meeting may 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. To register, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3108 or edward.blake@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jo Anne Ortiz Public Sector Appointee Cassandra Medrano South Austin Cynthia Jaso Dove Springs Jenny E. Achilles Private Sector Appointee Nyeka Arnold North Austin Valerie Menard St. John’s Jose Noe Elias Montopolis Raul E Longoria Public Sector Appointee South Austin Sonia Martinez East Austin Lyric E. Wardlow Public Sector Appointee Ebonie D. Trice Colony Park Tisha-Vonique Hood Public Sector Appointee Taniquewa S. Brewster Rosewood- Zaragosa/Blackland Vacant Private Sector Appointee Vacant Public Sector Appointee Please visit https://austintexas.gov/cdc for more information about the Community Development Commission. Purpose: The purpose of the board is to advise the Council in the development and implementation of programs designed to serve the poor and the community at large with an emphasis on federally funded programs. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the August 12th, 2025, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation regarding the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) activities and outcomes (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). 3. Presentation from Cap Metro regarding their expansion plan and how it will serve vulnerable populations (Jocelyn Vokes, Director Government Affairs and Celso Baez III, Director Government Affairs, Capital Metro). 4. Presentation on the Displacement Risk Area Maps and Dashboard (William Swinton-Ginsberg, Planner Senior, and Dr. Marla Torrado, Housing Division Manager, Austin Housing). WORKING GROUP/COMMITTEE UPDATES 5. Updates on the CDC Planning Meeting (Chair Elias). 6. Updates from the first meeting and plans for future meetings from the Housing Committee (Housing Committee Chair Longoria) DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION 7. Discussion …
Displacement Risk Area Maps 2022 Update Housing Department Displacement Prevention Division Overview ▪ Analysis background ▪ Findings ▪ Next steps ▪ Q & A 2 Analysis background Uprooted Study ▪ Identify and prioritize gentrifying neighborhoods where residents are at the highest risk of displacement ▪ Matching strategies to the needs of vulnerable residents in these neighborhoods. ▪ 3-part analysis: – Vulnerability – Demographic Change – Housing Market Analysis 3 Analysis background What are the Displacement Risk Categories? ▪ Vulnerable: Vulnerable populations present, no significant demographic change, some tracts are near or contain high-value and high-appreciation areas. ▪ Active Displacement Risk: Vulnerable populations present, active demographic change, accelerating or appreciating housing market. ▪ Chronic Displacement Risk: Many vulnerable populations have been displaced, demographic changes have occurred, and the housing market has appreciated or is appreciating. 4 How do we determine Displacement Risk? ▪ Variables used to determine Displacement Risk Areas taken from ACS 5-Year Estimates (2018-2022) – % Non-white – % Children in poverty – % Population without a bachelors degree – % Renter – % Low income – Median income – Housing costs – Median home value – Median rent 5 Gentrification Type and Simplified Displacement Risk Category Vulnerable Populations Demographic Change ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ X ✘ ✘ ✘ ✓ ✓ ✓ Housing Market Stable Gentrification Type Displacement Risk Stable Vulnerable Adjacent Susceptible Accelerating Accelerating Appreciated Appreciated Early Type 1 Dynamic Late Active Continued Loss Chronic 6 2020 Displacement Risk Areas ▪ Active Displacement ▪ Chronic Displacement ▪ Vulnerable to Displacement ▪ Historic Displacement 7 2020 Displacement Risk Areas 2022 Displacement Risk Areas ▪ Active Displacement ▪ Chronic Displacement ▪ Vulnerable to Displacement ▪ Historic Displacement 8 Findings 2020 - 2022 Comparison Typology Vulnerable Active Chronic Historical TOTAL 2020 (Census tracts) 39 2022 (Census tracts) 47 34 22 5 100 31 30 8 116 9 Project Connect Anti Displacement Dashboard 10 What’s driving the growth of Displacement Risk Areas? ▪ Large increases in housing costs drove much of the growth, especially owner-occupied – Median home values in Displacement Risk Areas increased by 34%, compared to 29% MSA Average though some areas experienced less relative growth ▪ Changes in economic and demographic factors – Median Family Income grew, especially in Chronic Displacement Risk areas – Large increase in individuals with a Bachelor’s degree across region – Small decrease in POC living in Displacement Risk Area tracts – Increase in …
