COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) MEETING August 11, 2026 – 6:30 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - ROOM 1101 301 W 2ND STREET, 78701 AUSTIN, TEXAS 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, Montopolis Jenny E. Achilles, Private Sector Tisha-Vonique Hood, Public Sector Raul E. Longoria, South Austin Cassandra Medrano, South Austin Jo Anne Ortiz, Public Sector Lyric E. Wardlow, Vice Chair, Public Sector Taniquewa S. Brewster, Rosewood-Zaragosa Cynthia Jaso, Dove Springs Sonia Martinez, East Austin Valerie Menard, St. John’s Ebonie Oliver, Colony Park 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 minutes of the CDC Regular meeting on July 14, 2026. 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. 5. 6. Presentation and discussion on the Down Payment Assistance (DPA) program. Presentation by Nicole Joslin, Housing and Community Development Officer, and Chanda Gaither, Housing Development Manager, Austin Housing. Presentation and discussion on the Digital Equity Assessment Survey. Presentation by Jesse Rodriguez, Program manager II, Austin Economic Development. Update and discussion of the CDC Election process. Discussion led by Chair Noe Elias. Discussion concerning the Dog’s Head Development. Discussion led by Commissioner Valerie Menard. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. Discussion and action concerning the Austin Public Health election and nomination process for the Community Development Commission. Presentation by Angel Zambrano, Program Manager III, Austin Public Health. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 8. Update documentation and future topics. Discussion led by Commissioner Tisha. the Strategic Working Group concerning the updated onboarding from COMMITTEE UPDATES 9. Update from the CDC Housing Committee concerning the most recent quarterly meeting. Discussion led by Commissioner Raul Longoria. FUTURE …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION HOUSING COMMITTEE TUESDAY, AUGUST 11th, 2026, AT 5:00 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS, ROOM 1101 301 W. 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Community Development Commission Housing Committee may be participating in the 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. Oliver 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 Community Development Commission Housing Committee meeting from June 9th, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. Discussion of Dog’s Head Development. Discussion of the City of Austin’s FY26-27 Budget. 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, please contact Chase Bryan at 512-974-1484 or chase.bryan@austintexas.gov.
2026 General Customer Satisfaction Survey - Neighborhood Services Unit Why ◦ Customer Satisfaction Survey requested from all persons who get ◦ Notary services ◦ Food assistance (Market, food pantry, Fresh Food For Families, HOPE) ◦ Baby supplies (cribs, car seat installation, formula, clothing, etc.) ◦ Household supplies (cleaning and household supplies, clothing, tents, etc.) ◦ Summer fans in partnership with Family Eldercare Summer Fan drive ◦ Holiday events (Juneteenth, Thanksgiving) ◦ Other Basic Needs services 2 HOW ◦ Text sent to 1,782 clients with phone number documented in Oasis Service Insights database ◦ Flyer shared with attendees at events at all Centers between July 1 and July 22 ◦ In-person response added due to decrease over time to texted messages 3 What ▪ 371 people responded ▪ 191 Spanish & 180 English speaking customers responded ▪ Responses came between July 1st and August 4th ▪ Respondents reported getting services from all Centers 4 What did you get at the Neighborhood Center (NC)? Count of Category Unsure HOPE (food for seniors 60+) Holiday assistance Food Assistance Food and other assistance 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 5 Not Sure, 2, 0% Strongly Disagree, 6, 2% Agree, 40, 11% Strongly Agree, 323, 87% When asked if “I was happy with the quality of services” 98% agreed or strongly agreed 6 Strongly Disagree, 4, 1% Disagree, 1, 0% Not Sure, 2, 1% Agree, 36, 10% Strongly Agree, 329, 88% Would you recommend a friend or relative get help at Neighborhood Centers ? 98% agreed 7 Strongly Disagree, 6, 2% Disagree, 1, 0% Not Sure, 3, 1% Agree, 36, 10% Strongly Agree, 314, 87% GETTING SERVICES WAS EASY? 97% agreed 8 NC Staff were polite and helpful? Strongly Disagree, 6, 2% Disagree, 1, 0% Not Sure, 0, 0% Agree, 35, 9% Strongly Agree, 329, 89% 98% agreed 9 TRENDS ◦ Reported Satisfaction Overall rising ◦ 2023 – 86% ◦ 2024- 89% ◦ 2025 – 90% ◦ 2026 – 98% ◦ Increased responses with in-person option & fewer questions ◦ 2025 – 235 responses ◦ 2026 – 371 responses 10 11 Thank You! “The dispossessed of this nation — the poor……live in a cruelly unjust society. They must organize a revolution against the injustice, not against the lives of the persons who are their fellow citizens, but against the structures through which the society is refusing to take means which have been called for, …
2026 Self Sufficiency Case Management Services Satisfaction Survey Neighborhood Services Unit Angel Zambrano, MS, LPC, Manager Self Sufficiency Services provided CY 2026 ▪ 69 households served (thru 7/29/2026) ▪ 32 people in 22 households transitioned out of poverty by providing 3 months of income documentation ▪ 149 household assisted to reduce/eliminate income barriers with financial assistance 2 Satisfaction Survey ▪ In July 2026, e-mails were sent to 65 client e-mail addresses ▪ The survey included 7 rating scale questions and 3 open feedback questions ▪ 35 or 54% of clients e-mailed responded ▪ 92% would recommend the Self Sufficiency Case Management (SSCM) Program to their family & friends 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 92% of clients would recommend SSCM to their family & friends 32 2 1 Strongly Agree Neutral Strongly Disagree 3 Rating Scale Question Results 4 94% of clients report being satisfied with the quality of the Self-Sufficiency Case Management Services received Neutral 1 Very Unsatisfied 1 Satisfied 2 Very Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Very Unsatisfied Very Satisfied 31 5 94% of clients agreed their case manager was easy to contact 1 1 1 Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 32 0 5 10 15 Series 3 20 25 30 35 6 91% or clients agree their case manager helped them access services they needed (e.g., jobs, healthcare, financial support, etc.) Neutral 2 Strongly Disagree 1 Agree 6 Strongly Agree 26 Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Strongly Disagree 7 94% of clients agree their case manager listened to and treated them with respect Neutral 1 Strongly Disagree 1 Agree 1 Strongly Agree 32 Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Strongly Disagree 8 92% of clients report case management has helped them become more self-sufficient and stable Neutral 2 Strongly Disagree 1 Agree 9 Strongly Agree 23 Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Strongly Disagree 9 Open Feedback Questions : Responses 10 What additional services or resources would be helpful? ▪ Connect with job entities and advocate on the part ▪ More gift cards of the clients ▪ Rent and light bill help ▪ A little longer timeframe than 3 months - I think that I was still trying to crawl out of a hole and get things done ▪ Gas cards/bus cards, assistance with phone bills ▪ Affordable Housing services, job training, continuing education, mentorships ▪ Rent assistance ▪ Transportation services beyond bus for the 1st full month of employment - …
Austin Public Health Report on PY26 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 Community Services Block Grant 2026 Contract Programmatic/Financial Report August 11th, 2026 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 aims to improve 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 Personnel Fringe Benefits Other Total 2026 Contract Budget $ $ $ $855,640 Cumulative Expenditures through 6/30/26 $337,239.04 $196,590.21 $ $533,829.25 Percent of Total 62% 1 Neighborhood Services Unit Success Stories From the nurse’s own words: The client was referred to me by the social worker at the Montopolis Neighborhood Center for assistance in obtaining eyeglasses. The client had broken her eyeglasses the week before and was having difficulty performing work and daily activities due to poor eyesight. The client was employed part-time at HEB and, as a single mother, was unable to afford employer- sponsored health insurance. She had recently become eligible for the MAP card. I contacted MAP and was told coverage for eye exams and eyeglasses would not be available until the client established care. Her first appointment was scheduled six months later, with no earlier options. I researched and called several …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JULY 14TH, 2026 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on TUESDAY, JULY 14TH, 2026, at CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSION ROOM in Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Noe Elias, Chair Jenny E. Achilles Lyric E. Wardlow Raul E. Longoria Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Ebonie Oliver Jo Anne Ortiz Tisha-Vonique Hood Taniquewa S. Brewster Sonia Martinez Valerie Menard Staff Members in Attendance: Jill Smith Nefertitti Jackmon Marla Torrado Miguel Lopez Susan Watkins Ursula Henderson William Swinton-Ginsberg CALL TO ORDER Chair Noe Elias called the meeting to order at 6:34 p.m. 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. Maria Del Garmen Unda, with the Latino Coalition for Excellence in Higher Education and Maryanne Krueger from the Environmental Commission, both provided public comments. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the CDC Regular meeting on June 9, 2026. The minutes from the Community Development Commission regular meeting on June 9th, 2026, were approved on Commissioner Longoria’s motion, Commissioner Brewster’s second, on a 9-0 vote. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding Rental Assistance and Tenant Stabilization Services. Presentation by Ursula Henderson, Program Manager II, and Susan Watkins, Division Manager, Austin Housing. The presentation was made by Ursula Henderson, Program Manager II, and Susan Watkins, Division Manager, Austin Housing. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation and discussion on the “Displacement in Austin StoryMap,” a tool that illustrates the impacts of displacement and tracks progress on the City’s Displacement Mitigation Strategy. Presentation by William Swinton-Ginsberg, Planner Senior, and Dr. Marla Torrado, Housing Division Manager, Austin Housing. The presentation was made by William Swinton-Ginsberg, Planner Senior, and Dr. Marla Torrado, Housing Division Manager, Austin Housing. 4. Discussion on the City Council resolution directing the City Manager to provide a monthly report of all rezoning applications for properties with existing multifamily housing to the CDC. Discussion led by Chair Noe Elias. The discussion was led by Chair Elias. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5. Conduct a Public Hearing to receive public comment on the proposed 2027 Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) Budget and Community Action Plan, as required by 1) US Department of Health and Human Services, and 2) the Texas Administrative Code, …
AHFC Down Payment Assistance (DPA) Program FY26 Program Updates Austin Housing | 8/11/2026 ‹#› Purpose: • Provide an overview of recommended FY26 Down Payment Assistance program updates • Align program with new HUD HOME regulations • Address affordability pressures for low- to moderate-income buyers by raising the DPA amounts ‹#› What’s Driving the Update? Equity and accessibility goals for underserved communities Rapid increase in Austin home prices HUD HOME rule changes requiring affordability alignment Decline in market-rate (price) buyer’s using DPA use since 2020 Elevated mortgage rates, Homeowner's Insurance and HOA fees contribute to reduced buying power ‹#› Affordability Period Alignment Updated HUD HOME Affordability Periods Current Update DPA Amounts Up to $14,999 $15,000 up to $40,000 Affordability Periods 5 Years 10 Years N/A DPA Amounts Up to $24,999 Affordability Periods 5 Years $25,000 up to $49,999 $50,000 up to Max 10 Years 15 Years ‹#› Proposed Change: Jurisdiction Expansion Currently: Limited to Austin Full-Purpose Proposed expansion: Limited Purpose + ETJ Pending HUD approval as May 2026 ‹#› Proposed Change: Max DPA Amount Increase Current maximum DPA: $40,000 Proposed: Up to 20% of HUD HOME sales price limit For FY26: Up to $88,000, or 20% down payment and closing costs up to the max Needs-based distribution to prevent over-subsidization Expands access to both income-restricted & market-rate homes ‹#› Proposed Change: Repayment Structure All loans remain deferred, forgivable, second lien Market-rate homes: Shared appreciation reintroduced Shared appreciation capped at original AHFC investment Affordable units: no shared appreciation, 2% simple appreciation cap ‹#› Why is Shared Appreciation Returning? (Market Only) Aligns with FannieMae Community Seconds and Industry Standards for Shared Equity program guidance Allows long-term fund recycling Previous model removed in 2023 due to community concerns New version adds borrower protections + repayment caps Key Concern Addressed: The affordability period is reduced to 15 years with a repayment cap never to exceed what was borrowed. ‹#› Modeling Long -Term Homeowner Wealth Through Equity DPA Shared Appreciation Payoff Example DPA 20% Principal Equity Home Price $ 320,000 $64,000 $ 390,078 N/A Year 1 Year 10 $ 256,0000 $ 64,000 $ 214,235 $ 175,843 If a buyer sells in year 10, they would pay 20% of the net proceeds made from the sale of the home. All DPA requirements are complete in year 15. Years 1-10, DPA principal amount is forgiven monthly. Years 10-15 only shared appreciation is owed as a percentage of actual …
. RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Community Development Commission Recommendation 20260722-001: Dog’s Head Development WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission was informed about the Dog’s Head project by Endeavor Real Estate Group, city staff, and more than 35 concerned citizens at the June 17, 2026, meeting; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission formed a working group to advise and make recommendations regarding the environmental aspects of the project; and WHEREAS, the working group, comprised of commissioners and citizens, met on June 22, 24, and 29; and WHEREAS, the working group was informed that the City of Austin has not conducted an Environmental Assessment Study or an Environmental Resource Inventory, or Tree Survey, or worked with the state to assess the existing pollutants on the property; and WHEREAS, the City of Austin is recommending expanding access to the Dog’s Head by at least 3 bridges across the Colorado River as part of the infrastructure package, yet has not conducted an Environmental Assessment or Impact Study; and WHEREAS, the working group disagrees with the statements made by the developer that the ENTIRE property is “bombed out” or totally degraded to the point that it 100% has to be restored; however, we do agree major restoration is necessary and should be guided by the City’s policies and practices; and WHEREAS, Travis County and the State Historical Commission, via the Hicks Report, recognized portions of this property to have existing historic structures from earlier farms and ranching efforts in the 1850s, and adjacent properties that are still in ranching production; and WHEREAS, the working group recognizes this project falls in the blackland prairie ecoregion, and that the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department states that less than 1% of this region is left in Texas; and WHEREAS, the working group acknowledges the project is habitat for hundreds of species of migratory and resident birds that bring in birders from around the world every year who contribute millions to the regional economy; and . WHEREAS, the working group understands the project encompasses the alluvial aquifers that store and filter water along the river to provide drinking water for Austin’s Colony, Manor, Travis County, downstream counties, livestock, and wildlife; and WHEREAS, on November 6, 2024, the Environmental Commission passed a recommendation concerning the Colorado River Code Amendment, and subsequently the City Council passed Ordinance 20250327-084, amending section 27-7-32 of the Land Development Code as the “Colorado River Protections Ordinance”; and WHEREAS, approximately …
Strategic Annexation and Development of Dog’s Head: A Vital Resource Opportunity City Manager’s Office | May 19, 2026 Current Challenge On the economic development stage, Austin is playing catch up. The City’s economic development efforts need to level the playing field to support Austin’s fiscal sustainability. A key element is having shovel-ready sites ready to match the speed of opportunity. Unfortunately, the existence of large shovel-ready sites is a competitive disadvantage in Austin. This is due in part to: Fractionalized ownership of urban land Holdout risk when selling Outdated infrastructure This context creates an economic disadvantage when it comes to fostering economic growth and matching the speed of opportunity. 2 The Fiscal Context: The Need for Action The City of Austin is at a critical financial crossroads. With state-mandated property tax caps (Senate Bill 2) limiting the City’s ability to raise revenue and the exhaustion of federal relief funds, Austin’s fiscal challenges are no longer a distant threat—it’s an immediate reality. It is imperative to expand our tax base and establish new revenue sources that can be equitably shared across the community. To mitigate this disadvantage, strategically annexing large sites within reach of the city’s boundaries can serve as a competitive advantage in the world of economic development. It provides Austin the ability to be prepared when opportunity arrives. 3 Capturing a "Generational Economic Opportunity" The 2,614-acre Dog’s Head Mega-Site in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) under one ownership entity represents a generational economic opportunity. Bounded between the Colorado river, US 183 and SH 130 The site sits within 15 minutes of downtown and 10 minutes from Austin-Berstrom International Airport (ABA), which is virtually impossible to find anywhere in the Austin MSA. This advantage makes the site a prime candidate for a massive mixed-use hub, employment centers, secondary corporate campus and sports and entertainment to name a few. Dog’s Head Mega-Site 4 A Generational Economic Opportunity Annexing Dog’s Head is one of the most effective ways to secure a new, robust tax base and deliver long-term stability to Austin. Securing a Shovel-Ready Future: In the global market, speed is the ultimate currency. Annexing Dog’s Head creates a primed location to capture the next wave of investment. Risk Mitigation: A shovel-ready site removes the "unknowns" for investors. Austin becomes the default choice rather …
AHFC Down Payment Assistance (DPA) Program FY26 Program Updates Austin Housing | 8/11/2026 ‹#› Purpose: • Provide an overview of recommended FY26 Down Payment Assistance program updates • Align program with new HUD HOME regulations • Address affordability pressures for low- to moderate-income buyers by raising the DPA amounts ‹#› What’s Driving the Update? Equity and accessibility goals for underserved communities Rapid increase in Austin home prices HUD HOME rule changes requiring affordability alignment Decline in market -rate (price) buyer’s using DPA use since 2020 Elevated mortgage rates, Homeown er's Insurance and HOA fees contribute to reduced buying power ‹#› Affordability Period Alignment Upda te d HUD HOME Afforda bility Pe riods Current Upda te DPA Amounts Up to $14,999 $15,000 up to $40,000 Affordability Periods 5 Years 10 Years N/A DPA Amounts Up to $24,999 Affordability Periods 5 Years $25,000 up to $49,999 $50,000 up to Max 10 Years 15 Years ‹#› Proposed Change: Jurisdiction Expansion Curre ntly: Lim ite d to Aus tin Full-Purpos e Propos e d expa ns ion: Lim ite d Purpos e + ETJ Pe nding HUD a pprova l a s Ma y 2026 ‹#› Proposed Change: Max DPA Amount Increase Current maximum DPA: $40,000 Proposed: Up to 20% of HUD HOME sales price limit For FY26: Up to $88,000, or 20% down payment and closing costs up to the max Needs-based distribution to prevent over-subsidization Expands access to both income-restricted & market-rate homes ‹#› Proposed Change: Repayment Structure All loans remain deferred, forgivable, second lien Market-rate homes: Shared appreciation reintroduced Shared appreciation capped at original AHFC investment Affordable units: no shared appreciation, 2% simple appreciation cap ‹#› Why is Shared Appreciation Returning? (Market Only) Aligns with FannieMae Community Seconds and Industry Standards for Shared Equity program guidance Allows long-term fund recycling Previous model removed in 2023 due to community concerns New version adds borrower protections + repayment caps Key Concern Addressed: The affordability period is reduced to 15 years with a repayment cap never to exceed what was borrowed. ‹#› Modeling Long -Term Homeowner Wealth Through Equity DPA Shared Appreciation Payoff Example DPA 20% Principal Equity Home Price $ 320,000 $64,000 $ 390,078 N/A Year 1 Year 10 $ 256,0000 $ 64,000 $ 214,235 $ 175,843 If a buye r s e lls in ye a r 10, the y would pa y 20% of the ne t proc e e ds …
HOUSING COMMITTEE OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES JUNE 9th, 2026 The HOUSING COMMITTEE OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on JUNE 9th, 2026, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101, in Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Raul Longoria (Chair) Lyric Wardlow Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Taniquewa Brewster Tisha-Vonique Hood Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Ebonie Oliver Jose Noe Elias Staff Members in Attendance: Chase Bryan Lorena Lopez Chavarin (Remotely) Nefertitti Jackmon CALL TO ORDER Chair Longoria called the meeting to order at 5:15 PM, with 4 members 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. Raul “Neto” Longoria provided public comment. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes for the previous CDC-HC meeting from February 10th, 2026. On Commissioner Lyric’s motion, Commissioner Tisha seconded, and the February 10th, 2026, minutes were approved on a 4-0 vote. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing on the Austin Energy Customer Assistance Program and how the utility alleviates housing cost burden for low-income customers. Presentation by Ronnie Mendoza from Austin Energy. Jerry Galvan, Vice President of Customer Care, Austin Energy, presented and subsequently answered members’ questions. 3. Presentation by Ending Community Homelessness Coalition (ECHO) regarding the anticipated funding gap for Local Housing Vouchers and the resulting impacts on Permanent Supportive Housing residents and providers. Kate Moore presented and subsequently answered members’ questions. A motion to approve the recommendation with the following amendment was made by Commissioner Lyric and seconded by Commissioner Tisha and approved on a 4-0 vote. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - Discussion on the AHOST to provide insight into current data and clarification on the use of the tool. - Updates to the density bonus programs. - Possible presentation on the SAFE Alliance and the services they provide to the community. - Discussion on temporary housing solutions: What plans are in place for extreme heat and cold weather? What happens when shelters close, and where do people go? ADJOURNMENT: Chair Longoria adjourned the meeting at 6:15 PM without objections. 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 DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) SPECIAL CALLED MEETING JULY 22, 2026 – 12:00 PM STREET JONES BUILDING (SJB)- SUITE 200A 1000 E. 11TH STREET, 78702 AUSTIN, TEXAS 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, Montopolis Jenny E. Achilles, Private Sector Tisha-Vonique Hood, Public Sector Raul E. Longoria, South Austin Cassandra Medrano, South Austin Jo Anne Ortiz, Public Sector Lyric E. Wardlow, Vice Chair, Public Sector Taniquewa S. Brewster, Rosewood-Zaragosa Cynthia Jaso, Dove Springs Sonia Martinez, East Austin Valerie Menard, St. John’s Ebonie Oliver, Colony Park 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. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 1. Discussion and approval of a recommendation concerning the Dog’s Head development based on a recommendation approved by the Environmental Commission. Discussion led by Commissioner Longoria. 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 (CDC) REGULAR MEETING July 14, 2026 – 6:30 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - ROOM 1101 301 W 2ND STREET, 78701 AUSTIN, TEXAS 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, Montopolis Jenny E. Achilles, Vice Chair, Private Sector Tisha-Vonique Hood, Public Sector Raul E. Longoria, Public Sector Cassandra Medrano, South Austin Jo Anne Ortiz, Public Sector Lyric E. Wardlow, Vice Chair, Public Sector Taniquewa S. Brewster, Rosewood-Zaragosa Cynthia Jaso, Dove Springs Sonia Martinez, East Austin Valerie Menard, St. John’s Ebonie Oliver, Colony Park 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 minutes of the CDC Regular meeting on June 9, 2026. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing regarding Rental Assistance and Tenant Stabilization Services. Presentation by Ursula Henderson, Program Manager II, and Susan Watkins, Division Manager, Austin Housing. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. Presentation and discussion on the “Displacement in Austin StoryMap,” a tool that illustrates the impacts of displacement and tracks progress on the City’s Displacement Mitigation Strategy. Presentation by William Swinton-Ginsberg, Planner Senior, and Dr. Marla Torrado, Housing Division Manager, Austin Housing. Discussion on the City Council resolution directing the City Manager to provide a monthly report of all rezoning applications for properties with existing multifamily housing to the CDC. Discussion led by Chair Elias. PUBLIC HEARING 5. Conduct a Public Hearing to receive public comment on the proposed 2027 Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) Budget and Community Action Plan, as required by 1) US Department of Health and Human Services, and 2) the Texas Administrative Code, Title 10, Part 1, Chapter 6, Subchapter B, §6.206. Public Hearing held by Angel Zambrano, Program Manager III, Austin Public Health. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Discussion and approve a …
Austin Public Health Report on PY26 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 Community Services Block Grant 2026 Contract Programmatic/Financial Report July 14th, 2026 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 aims to improve 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 Personnel Fringe Benefits Other Total 2026 Contract Budget $ $ $ $855,640 Cumulative Expenditures through 5/30/26 $270,866.98 $157,429.35 $ $428,296.33 Percent of Total 50% 1 Neighborhood Services Unit Success Stories A patient, who was a minor, and her mother presented to an Austin Public Health’s Neighborhood Center requesting a pregnancy test. The result was positive, triggering immediate medical, legal, educational, and language-access interventions. Mandatory reporting procedures were followed and Austin Public Health coordinated a multi-agency meeting with Child Protective Services (CPS), Austin Police Department, the patient’s family, and interpreters (to ensure safety and understanding). Initial prenatal coordination included scheduling the first OB appointment, providing prenatal vitamins, completing a CHIP intake, and supplying educational materials. However, repeated missed appointments revealed deeper barriers: the family’s primary language was an Indigenous Maya language rather than Spanish and the patient’s mother was unable to read or write. These …
Housing Assistance Through May 2026 Power BI Desktop 51%-75% 76%-100% 126%-150% 151%-175% 176%-200% 0 0%-25% 26%-50% 101%-125% >200 $1,782.05 Average Payment Households Provided Housing Assitance by Race/ Ethnicity White 14.78% Black or African American 43.48% 70 Households Who Have Avoided Eviction 178 Individuals Who Have Avoided Eviction 4,329 Number of Phone Calls to the Rent and Utility Assistance Phone Line this Month Hispanic or Latino or Spanish Origins 40% https://demographics-austin.hub.arcgis.com/ $233,448.36 Rent & Utility Funding Spent Basic Needs Assistance Through May 2026 Power BI Desktop 22,667 Services Provided 6,248 Households Served Households Served by Race/Ethnicity Top Ten Zip Codes Served 78741 78702 78723 78753 1.4% 5.65% 6.67% 15.75% 43.44% Hispanic, Latino/Latina, or Spanish No 'Race/Ethnicity' Entered Black or African American White Two or More Races Asian Prefer Not to Answer Some Other Race or Ethnicity 78744 78724 78745 (Blank) 78752 25.58% 78617 Rent/Utility Assistance By Zip Code Basic Needs Services by Zipcode Power BI Desktop Employment Services Through May 2026 Power BI Desktop 41 Annual Goal Progress Towards Annual Goal of 41 Person Transitioning Out of Poverty 19 (46.34%) Transitions Remaining Goal 22 (53.66%) 328 Number of Case Managment Services Provided 22 Persons Sucessfully Transitioned Out of Poverty Health Services Through May 2026 Power BI Desktop 177 Health Screening Events 1,546 Nursing Care Sessions
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JUNE 9TH, 2026 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on TUESDAY, JUNE 9TH, 2026, at CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSION ROOM in Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Jenny E. Achilles Lyric E. Wardlow, Vice Chair Raul E. Longoria Sonia Martinez Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Ebonie Oliver Jo Anne Ortiz Tisha-Vonique Hood Taniquewa S. Brewster Valerie Menard Staff Members in Attendance: Angel Zambrano Chanda Gaither Lorena Lopez Chavarin (Remotely) Miguel Lopez Nefertitti Jackmon Nicole Joslin Veronica Samo CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair Lyric E. Wardlow called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m. 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. Commissioner Raul Longoria provided public comment. 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the CDC Special Called meeting on April 4, 2026, and the CDC Regular meeting on May 12, 2026. The minutes from the Community Development Commission regular meeting on May 12th, 2026, were approved on Commissioner Tisha's motion, Commissioner Achilles’s second, on an 8-0 vote. The minutes from the Community Development Commission Special Called Meeting on April 4th, 2026, were approved on Commissioner Achilles’s motion, Commissioner Tisha seconded on an 8- 0 vote. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding Community Services Block Grants (CSBG) activities and outcomes. Presentation by Angel Zambrano, Program Manager III, Austin Public Health. The presentation was made by Angel Zambrano, Program Manager III, Austin Public Health. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. Conduct a Public Hearing to receive public comment concerning the City of Austin’s Fiscal Year 26- 27 Annual Draft Action Plan. Public Hearing held by Deletta Dean, Department Director, Austin Housing. The public hearing was conducted, and the public hearing was closed by Vice Chair Lyric. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Presentation and discussion on Land Trust and Community Land Trusts. Presentation by Nicole Joslin, Housing and Community Development Officer and Chanda Gaither, Housing Development Manager, Austin Housing. The presentation was made by Chanda Gaither, Housing Development Manager, and Nicole Joslin, Housing and Community Development Officer, Austin Housing. 5. Presentation and discussion of the redevelopment of the 16th and 18th blocks of East 11th street. Presentation by Lex Miller, Director of Real Estate, Rally Austin. The …
Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) 2027 Community Action Plan & Budget Community Development Commission Austin Public Health/Neighborhood Services Unit | July 14, 2026 Public Hearing Requirements ▪ The proposed estimated 2027 CSBG Budget and Community Action Plan performance activities are distributed and public comment is solicited. The proposed activities as described in the Budget and Community Action Plan are in accordance with the Community Services Block Grant Act. ▪ The CSBG Act states the purpose is “to provide assistance to States and local communities, working through a network of community action agencies and other neighborhood-based organizations, for the reduction of poverty, the revitalization of low-income communities, and the empowerment of low-income families and individuals in rural and urban areas to become fully self-sufficient” 2 Community Action Plan Components 1. Top 5 needs 2. Poverty rates 3. Provision of Nutritious Foods 4. Case Management Services 5. Gaps in Services & Performance Targets 6. Service Locations 3 Top 5 Needs* Housing Basic Needs Employment Health Income/Financial *Ranked in order of importance according to the 2024 CSBG Community Needs Assessment 4 Deep Poverty Rates in 2024 7 6.4 6 6.1 4.1 3.6 6 4.6 2.7 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Travis County (13.3% of people) Texas (17.5% of people) United States (15.7% of people) 50% or less (deep poverty) 100% federal poverty line 125% near poverty Source: ACS 2024 1-Year Estimate 5 Poverty Rates by Race & Ethnicity 17.3 17.5 18.4 17.8 20.3 16.2 8.3 8 9.1 9.7 5.5 5.3 25 20 15 10 5 0 Travis County (13.3% of all people) Texas (17.5 of all people) United States (15.7% of all people) White (not Hispanic) Black or African American Asian Hispanic or Latino Source: ACS 2024 1 year estimates 6 Neighborhood Center Locations Source: U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-year estimates 7 Provision of Nutritious Foods ▪ Food Pantry Services ▪ Fresh Food for Families ▪ Healthy Options Program for the Elderly (HOPE) ▪ Mobile Food Pantry ▪ Food Recovery Programs 8 Case Management Services ▪ Self Sufficiency Case Management ➢ Assistance to help clients achieve and maintain incomes above 125% of the FPIL (Federal Poverty Income Limits) for at least 90 days. ▪ Includes: ➢ Assessment and Service Plan ➢ Employment Support-Job search assistance, Job readiness, Job Retention ➢ Linkage to education and training, other social services ➢ Housing (rent assistance) & transportation (bus …
Subrecipient: City of Austin Program Year: 2027 Outcomes FNPI 1 Employment Outcomes FNPI 1a The number of unemployed youth who obtained employment to gain skills or income. FNPI 1b The number of unemployed adults who obtained employment (up to a living wage). FNPI 1c FNPI 1e FNPI 1f FNPI 1h The number of unemployed adults who obtained and maintained employment for at least 90 days (up to a living wage). The number of unemployed adults who obtained employment (with a living wage or higher). The number of unemployed adults who obtained and maintained employment for at least 90 days (with a living wage or higher). The number of employed participants in a career-advancement related program who entered or transitioned into a position that provided increased income and/or benefits. FNPI 1h.1 Of the above, the number of employed participants who Increased income from employment through wage or salary amount increase. FNPI 1h.2 Of the above, the number of employed participants who increased income from employment through hours worked increase. FNPI 1h.3 Of the above, the number of employed participants who increased benefits related to FNPI 1z.1 employment. The number of unduplicated persons who achieved a household income above 125% transitioning to self-sufficiency Identify Need Target SRV 1 SRV 1a-f Services Employment Services Identify Need Estimate Skills Training and Opportunities for Experience 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 20 SRV 1a Vocational Training 7 SRV 1b On-the-Job and other Work Experience 10 SRV 1c Youth Summer Work Placements 5 SRV 1d Apprenticeship/Internship 15 SRV 1e Self-Employment Skills Training 15 SRV 1f Job Readiness Training 15 SRV 1g-h Career Counseling 6 SRV 1g Workshops 41 SRV 1h Coaching Job Search Coaching Resume Development Interview Skills Training Job Referrals SRV 1i-n SRV 1i SRV 1j SRV 1k SRV 1l SRV 1m Job Placements SRV 1n SRV 1o-p SRV 1o SRV 1p Coaching Interactions with employers Pre-employment physicals, background checks, etc. Post Employment Supports SRV 1q Employment Supplies SRV 1q Employment Supplies 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 5 20 20 10 5 20 10 3 FNPI 2 Education and Cognitive Development Outcomes FNPI 2a The number of children (0 to 5) who demonstrated improved emergent literacy skills. Identify Need Target SRV 2 Education and Cognitive Development Services Identify Need Estimate Outcomes Services FNPI 2b FNPI 2c The number of children (0 to 5) who demonstrated skills for school readiness. …
Displacement in Austin Storymap Community Development Commission meeting, July 14, 2026 Austin Housing | Displacement Prevention William Swinton-Ginsberg – Planner Senior & Marla Torrado – Division Manager Background The Displacement StoryMap translates complex housing and displacement data into a public-facing resource accessible to residents, policymakers, and community stakeholders. The project combines historical data, analysis of displacement, and information about City programs and community partnerships to explain how Austin has changed and how the City is responding. 2 Goals & Audience The StoryMap uses maps and data to tell the story of displacement in Austin and share the impact of Austin Housing’s Displacement Prevention Division's work Our audience: 1. Austin residents 2. Community organizations and stakeholders 3. Policymakers 3 What’s in the StoryMap? The StoryMap examines displacement in Austin through two connected lenses: 4 Mapping Displacement in Austin Defining Displacement Displacement occurs when residents have fewer real choices to stay in their homes or neighborhoods because of rising housing costs, eviction, redevelopment pressure, or other neighborhood changes. 6 Where can an education worker afford to rent? 2000 7 Where can an education worker afford to rent? 2024 2000 8 Predominant Race & Ethnicity 2000 9 Predominant Race & Ethnicity 2000 2024 10 Predominant Industry of Employment 2000 11 Predominant Industry of Employment 2000 2024 12 How Austin Housing is Responding How Displacement Prevention Works We maximize our impact by combining three approaches: 14 Residents Receiving Services Through Displacement Prevention in FY2025 Home Repair 15 Residents Receiving Services Through Displacement Prevention in FY2025 Home Repair Community Initiated Solutions 16 Residents Receiving Services Through Displacement Prevention in FY2025 Home Repair Community Initiated Solutions I Belong in Austin 17 Residents Receiving Services Through Displacement Prevention in FY2025 w/Displacement Risk Areas Home Repair Community Initiated Solutions I Belong in Austin 18 Additional Contents Overview of Displacement Navigator Program Description and map of Displacement Risk Area analysis Map of City affordable housing portfolio (pictured to the right) Resources for residents seeking information on Displacement Prevention services and other Austin Housing programs 19 Next Steps Released to the public on July 7th Continued outreach and sharing with residents, community organizations, and housing stakeholders Ongoing updates and refinement as new data, programs, and displacement prevention initiatives evolve Storymap can be viewed at austintexas.gov/housing 20 Questions?
Rental Assistance Program Briefing Austin Housing | July 14, 2026 Agenda • Housing Assistance Need • I Belong in Austin Program Summary • Questions and Comments $3M $48 Million 3 $3M $48 Million 4 Rental Affordability Gap The primary rental affordability gap for rental units in Austin is experienced by households earning 60 percent of MFI or less. Households earning 50 percent of MFI or less experience particularly large affordability challenges (Housing Affordability Gap Analysis, bae urban economics, March 18, 2026) An approximately 34,000 unit shortage for households at 30% AMI and below (FY25-29 City of Austin Consolidated Plan) 5 I Belong in Austin Funding Fiscal Year 2024 2025 2026 Funding Amount $11.6M $6.2M $3M Households served 1,742 925 414* *as of 6/30/26, final FY26 numbers will be available after 9/30/26 6 I Belong in Austin Demographics of Households Served Households FY24 FY25 FY26* Hispanic Black/African American White Other 53% 52% 37% 29% 28% 45% 15% 14% 11% 7% 6% 3% *as of 6/30/26, final FY26 numbers will be available after 9/30/26 7 I Belong in Austin Recipients 8 I Belong in Austin Applications FY26 FY24-26 Income Brackets Percent Income Brackets Percent Zero Income 21% Zero Income 18% "Extremely Low" (30% or Below AMI) 61% "Extremely Low" (30% or Below AMI) 59% "Very Low" (50% or Below AMI) Excess of 80% AMI "Low" (80% or Below AMI) 13% 3% 2% "Very Low" (50% or Below AMI) Excess of 80% AMI "Low" (80% or Below AMI) 18% 3% 2% 9 I Belong in Austin Applications 10 Program Insights 6-month Post-assistance survey 74% indicated ability to maintain stable housing continuously since receiving rental assistance. Building ecosystem by strengthening relationships between service partners On-going stakeholder engagement informs program updates 11 Questions and Comments
Community Development Commission Quarterly Report Commission Mission Advise the council in the development and implementation of programs designed to serve the poor and the community at large with emphasis on federally funded programs. Section 2-1-128 of the City Code. Current Alignment with the Commission Mission and Opportunities to Collaborate Throughout the reporting period, the Community Development Commission carried out its advisory role by reviewing housing and community development programs, evaluating federally funded initiatives, and providing policy recommendations to City Council. The Commission's work emphasized affordable housing, housing stability, rental assistance, permanent supportive housing, community development investments, and oversight of federally funded programs, consistent with its responsibilities under City Code. Given the Commission’s focus on community development, equity, housing stability, and federally funded programs, there are opportunities for continued collaboration with the Joint Inclusion Commission and other quality-of-life commissions whose work also intersects with the needs of historically impacted communities. Approved Recommendations: The Community Development Commission approved and forwarded the following recommendations to Austin City Council: • Recommendation Number: (20250909-7) Reopen the ADCAP Application to coincide with the beginning of the Fiscal Year 2026 • Recommendation No. 20260310-007 – FY 2026–2027 Budget Recommendations • Recommendation No. 20260414-005 – Acquisition of the Montopolis-Fairway Property • Recommendation No. 20260414-006 – Rental Assistance Program Recommendations • Recommendation No. 20260609-006 – Preservation of Local Housing Voucher Funding for Permanent Supportive Housing Residents Through these recommendations, the Commission provided input on budget priorities, housing affordability, rental assistance, and the preservation of critical housing resources for Austin residents. All recommendations were closely aligned with the Commission’s mission, as they addressed the needs of low-income residents and the community at large. Mission-Related Activities Beyond Formal Recommendations The Commission advanced its mission through ongoing policy discussions, oversight activities, and strategic alignment around shared priorities. These activities included discussions related to housing and community development, federal program oversight, CAPER review, Community Development Block Grant monitoring, performance measurement, demographic and geographic reporting, and accountability for federally funded programs. Commission Retreat and Priority Areas At the April 2026 Commission Retreat, commissioners discussed shared priorities and reached consensus on several focus areas to guide the Commission’s future work. Housing stability emerged as the Commission’s primary policy focus, including affordable housing development, displacement prevention, rental assistance, housing affordability, housing access, and increased support for households with the greatest housing needs. Commissioners also identified community health and human services, infrastructure and transportation, digital equity, and …
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission Recommendation Number: 20260604-002: Emergency Budget Recommendation for SAFE Alliance - Eloise House Date of Approval: June 4, 2026 Recommendation: The Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission recommends that the Austin City Council and the Mayor’s Office, in partnership with Travis County allocate a minimum of $430,000 in funding to preserve Eloise House as a community-based, non-hospital forensic exam and advocacy center operated by SAFE Alliance from June 9 through September 30, 2026, and $200,000 to keep the SAFE domestic violence shelter open from October 2026 through October 2027. The Commission further recommends that the City commit to a sustainable, multi-year funding strategy that ensures continuity of SAFE’s full wraparound model without displacement into hospital settings. Services include: ● Forensic exams ● Trauma-informed advocacy ● Shelter ● Legal services ● Culturally responsive care Finally, the Commission calls on the Austin City Council to immediately pause the Mayor’s proposed transition of forensic nursing services to hospital systems and BRAVE Alliance, and to require a meaningful community input process that centers survivors, advocates, and the communities most impacted before any transition moves forward. A press release is not a plan. Survivors and the organizations that serve them deserve a seat at the table before services that took decades to build are dismantled in weeks. Description of Recommendation to Council: Eloise House, operated by SAFE Alliance, is the only non-hospital forensic exam facility in Austin. It provides sexual assault forensic exams and rape kits at no cost to survivors, in a setting purporse built for: ● Trauma-informed care ● Outside the emergency room ● Free from billing ● Staffed by advocates who remain with survivors throughout the process The Mayor’s May 5, 2026 announcement proposed transitioning forensic nursing services to hospital systems and BRAVE Alliance, a Cedar Park-based organization with no demonstrated capacity at Austin’s scale. This Commission asks Council to reject that transition and instead fund Eloise House directly, preserving the co-located model of exam, advocacy, and wraparound care that has made it the destination of choice for survivors; accounting for 95% of all forensic exams in the region. Funding of at least $630,000 would allow SAFE to sustain approximately 600 forensic exams annually, maintain 24/7 SAFEline access, and continue serving the more than 700 survivors per day who rely on SAFE’s shelter, counseling, legal support, and preservation programming. SAFE Alliance - …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) MEETING June 9, 2026 – 6:30 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - ROOM 1101 301 W 2ND STREET, 78701 AUSTIN, TEXAS 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, Montopolis Jenny E. Achilles, Vice Chair, Private Sector Tisha-Vonique Hood, Public Sector Raul E. Longoria, South Austin Cassandra Medrano, South Austin Tiffany Moore, Public Sector Ebonie Oliver, Colony Park Lyric E. Wardlow, Vice Chair, Public Sector Taniquewa S. Brewster, Rosewood-Zaragosa Cynthia Jaso, Dove Springs Sonia Martinez, East Austin Valerie Menard, St. John’s Jo Anne Ortiz, Public Sector Lyric E. Wardlow, Public Sector 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 minutes of the CDC Special Called meeting on April 4, 2026, and the CDC Regular meeting on May 12, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) activities and outcomes. Presentation by Angel Zambrano, Program Manager III, Austin Public Health. PUBLIC HEARING 3. Conduct a Public Hearing to receive public comment concerning the City of Austin’s Fiscal Year 26-27 Annual Draft Action Plan. Public Hearing held by Deletta Dean, Department Director, Autin Housing. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. 5. Presentation and discussion on Land Trusts and Community Land Trusts. Presentation by Nicole Joslin, Housing and Community Development Officer and Chanda Gaither, Housing Development Manager, Austin Housing. Presentation and discussion of the redevelopment of the 16th and 18th blocks on East 11th Street. Presentation by Lex Miller, Director of Real Estate, Rally Austin. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Discussion and approve a recommendation for the anticipated funding gap for Local Housing Vouchers and impacts on Permanent Supportive Housing residents. Discussion led by Vice Chair Wardlow. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 7. Update from the CDC Housing Committee. Discussion led …
Austin Public Health Report on PY26 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 Community Services Block Grant 2026 Contract Programmatic/Financial Report June 9, 2026 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 aims to improve 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 Personnel Fringe Benefits Other Total 2026 Contract Budget $ $ $ $855,640 Cumulative Expenditures as of 4/30/26 $242,212.16 $138,815.80 $ $381,027.96 Percent of Total 45% 1 Neighborhood Services Unit Success Stories Alma*, a long-time South Austin resident, represents the kind of resilient community member who thrives when strong social services are in place. In her 60s, Alma primarily speaks Spanish and had long relied on the South Austin Neighborhood Center (SANC) for its senior programming, food distributions, and community support. In late 2023, Alma began working with the SANC nurse for medical case management. Together they identified goals related to managing chronic conditions, including diabetes and the need for repairs to her motorized wheelchair. Because Alma speaks only Spanish, bilingual SANC community workers provided in-person interpretation, ensuring that language was never a barrier to receiving care. Through this collaboration, Alma was connected to a …
Review the Draft Action Plan Tuesday, June 9th at Community Development Commission Austin City Hall (301 W. 2 Street) nd Learn more at: SpeakUpAustin.org/MyCommunityNeeds The Annual Action Plan decides how to distribute approximately $14 million in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The programs from this grant fund affordable housing, job creation, and public service needs for low- and moderate-income families, persons with disabilities, and seniors. (512) 974-3100 | Housing@AustinTexas.govAustinTexas.gov/Housing | SpeakUpAustin.org/HousingHub Revisa el borrador del Plan de Acción Martes 9 de junio en la Comisión de Desarrollo Comunitario del Ayuntamiento de Austin (301 W. 2nd Street) Obtén más información en: SpeakUpAustin.org/MyCommunityNeeds_esp El Plan de Acción Anual decide cómo distribuir aproximadamente $14 millones en subvenciones de Servicios de Vivienda de Austin y Desarrollo Urbano de los Estados Unidos (HUD). Los programas de esta subvención financian viviendas asequibles, la creación de empleo y las necesidades de servicios públicos para familias de ingresos bajos y moderados, personas con discapacidad y personas mayores. (512) 974-3100 | Housing@AustinTexas.govAustinTexas.gov/Housing | SpeakUpAustin.org/HousingHub
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION HOUSING COMMITTEE TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2026, AT 5:00 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS, ROOM 1101 301 W. 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Community Development Commission Housing Committee may be participating in the 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 Community Development Commission Housing Committee meeting from February 10, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing on the Austin Energy Customer Assistance Program and how the utility alleviates housing cost burden for low-income customers. Presentation by Ronnie Mendoza from Austin Energy. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation by Ending Community Homelessness Coalition (ECHO) regarding the anticipated funding gap for Local Housing Vouchers and the resulting impacts on Permanent Supportive Housing residents and providers. 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, please contact Chase Bryan at 512-974-1484 or chase.bryan@austintexas.gov.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION DRAFT MEETING MINUTES APRIL 4th, 2026 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a SPECIAL CALLED MEETING on APRIL 14th, 2026, at PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1405, in Austin, Texas. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Jose Noe Elias (Chair) Nyeka Arnold (Vice Chair) Jenny Achilles Tisha-Vonique Hood Cynthia Jaso Valerie Menard Raul Longoria Cassandra Medrano Tiffany Moore Ebonie Oliver Lyric Wardlow Board Members/Commissioners Absent: JoAnne Ortiz Sonia Martinez Taniquewa Brewster Staff Members in Attendance: Angel Zambrano Marla Torrado Miguel Lopez Nefertitti Jackmon CALL TO ORDER Chair Elias called the meeting to order at 9:30 AM 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. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Discussion of Retreat Goals and Objectives. Discussion led by Chair Noe Elias. Discussed. 2. Discussion of Agenda and Timeline for Retreat Activities. Discussion led by Miguel Lopez, Planner I, Austin Housing. Discussed. 3. Discussion and Team Building Activity. Discussion led by Chair Noe Elias. Discussed. 4. Presentation regarding “A Brief History of Community Action”. Presentation by Angel Zambrano, Program manager III, Austin Public Health. The presentation was made by Angel Zambrano, Program Manager III, Austin Public Health. 5. Discussion of the CDC’s role and purpose. Discussion led by Nefertitti Jackmon, Community Displacement Prevention Officer, Austin Housing. Discussed. 6. Presentation regarding the range of uses for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) federal funds. Presentation by Susan Watkins, Housing Division Manager, Austin Housing. The presentation was made by Marla Torrado, Housing Division Manager, Austin Housing. 7. Presentation regarding the “Establishment of FY 26/27 Goals for the CDC” to include top policy priorities and the process for achieving the identified priority goals. Discussion led by Dr. Marla Torrado, Housing Division Manager, Austin Housing. The presentation was made by Marla Torrado, Housing Division Manager, Austin Housing. 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 Commissioners may contact …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MAY 12th, 2026 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on MAY 12th, 2026, at CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSION ROOM, in Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Cynthia Jaso Jenny Achilles Lyric Wardlow Tiffany Moore Raul Longoria Sonia Martinez Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Nyeka Arnold Tisha-Vonique Hood Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Cassandra Medrano Ebonie Oliver JoAnne Ortiz Jose Noe Elias (Chair) Taniquewa Brewster Valerie Menard Staff Members in Attendance: Angel Zambrano Lorena Lopez Chavarin (Remotely) Miguel Lopez Nefertitti Jackmon Veronica Samo CALL TO ORDER Chair Pro tempore Jaso called the meeting to order at 6:41 PM. 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. Carlos Alejandro Soto provided public comment. Zenobia Joseph provided public comment. Nyeka Arnold provided public comment APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the CDC Regular meetings held on March 10, 2026, and April 14, 2026. The minutes of the March 10th, 2026, meeting were approved on Commissioner Lyric’s motion, Commissioner Longoria’s second, on a 6-2 vote. Commissioner Arnold and Moore opposed. The minutes of the April 14th, 2026, meeting were approved on Commissioner Tisha’s motion, Commissioner Achilles second, on an 8-0 vote. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) activities and outcomes. Presentation by Angel Zambrano, Program Manager III, Austin Public Health. The presentation was made by Angel Zambrano, Program Manager III, Austin Public Health. PUBLIC HEARING 3. Public Hearing on Needs Assessment for Annual Action Plan. Public Hearing held by Veronica Samo, Public Information and Marketing Program Manager, and Julie Smith, Community Engagement Specialist, Austin Housing. The presentation was made by Veronica Samo, Public Information and Marketing Program Manager, DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Presentation on the report and findings set to be considered by the Infrastructure Working Group. Discussion led by Commissioner Tiffany Moore. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND 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 by calling 512-974-1606 at least 2 days prior to the meeting date. TTY …
Austin Housing_Community Land Trust | CDC Meeting 6.9.2026 ‹#› Community Land Trust • Community Land Trust Model • Austin Comunity Land Trust ⚬ Program Design (ACLT) ⚬ Preference Policy ⚬ Current Portfolio • Future Development ‹#› Austin Community Land Trust Model What is a Community Land Trust? A Community Land Trust is a unique Home purchase allowing residents to invest in their homes without the overwhelming financial burden. • Best known for permanently affordable housing, though the first CLT (New Communities Inc.) began as a collective farm founded by Black families in Georgia etsablished in 1969 • Land held in trust for community benefit, protected from market pressures. • Flexible structure — CLTs may be created by community groups, nonprofits, coalitions, or government agencies. ‹#› Community Land Trust Model Benefits of Community Land Trusts (CLTs) • Keep housing permanently affordable, allowing lower-income households to stay in neighborhoods where prices are rising. • Preserve public investment by recycling the initial affordability subsidy through resale restrictions, rather than losing it after one buyer. • Provide strong homeowner support, resulting in significantly lower delinquency and foreclosure rates compared to the private market. ‹#› Community Land Trust Model CLTs are one type of shared-equity housing, along with: • Deed-restricted inclusionary housing • Some forms of Down Payment Assistance Do CLT Homeowners Build Assets? Yes. CLTs support asset building for households who would otherwise remain renters. Because CLT homeowners receive support and maintain homeownership longer, they are more likely to realize meaningful equity gains. Research shows CLT owners build enough equity through mortgage paydown, modest appreciation, and lower housing costs to transition into the open market if they choose. ‹#› Administered by the Austin Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC), the ACLT portfolio was doubled in 2020 with the acquisition of 20 former rental homes. The portfolio is on track to more than double again in the next 5 years with the development of two new construction townhome communities by the ACLT. Austin Community Land Trust Model How is Austin Community Land Trust (ACLT) Unique? • Municipal owned and goverened by AHFC • Geographically diverse • ACLT a preference policy to ensure equitable housing and reduce displacement of Austin residents. ‹#› Austin Community Land Trust Model Enabling legislation: Community land trusts were formally authorized in Texas through Senate Bill 402, which created Local Government Code Chapter 373B, effective January 1, 2012. City of Austin CLT Ordinance: Austin …
S.O.U.L on East 11th *DRAFT* Community Development Commission - June 2026 LOCATION • The sites are located along East 11th Street, the main commercial corridor within the African American Cultural Heritage District • 7 blocks from Huston- Tillotson University • 10 blocks from the state Capitol • 15 blocks from the center of downtown Austin LOCATION • Just east of downtown Austin • Block 16 • Western parcel • Adjacent to the African American Cultural and Heritage Center • ~1 acre • Block 18 • Eastern parcel • Wraps around the historic Victory Grill • ~1 acre Timeline 4 4 Block 16 & 18 ▪ Community Conversations Austin EDC 5 Community Engagement (non-exhaustive list) Community Groups Engaged (non-exhaustive list) African American Resource Advisory Committee E4 Youth Ebenezer Baptist Church Mt Zion Baptist Church Future Front Third Spaces KAZI FM Texas Music Museum Americans for the Arts Six Square Robertson Hill Neighborhood Association East Austin Creative Coalition LC Anderson Yellowjacket Alumni Association Rogers Washington Holy Cross Neighborhood Assoc. Black Austin Tours (upcoming) Austin Justice Coalition Guadalupe Neighborhood Association We Outside ATX (upcoming) Pleasant Hill Collaborative Consultants Architects Co-Developer Lead Developer • Forgecraft • Moody Nolan • Carter Design • Guadalupe Neighborhood Development Corporation • Servitas • Harold McMillan • Bingham Group • Raasin in the Sun • Sean Garretson • AusBos Social Housing • Chesnut Neighborhood Revitalization Corporation • Pam Owens • Peak Parking • TOPO • Garza Engineering Spaces for Original culture Unity & Legacy PROGRAM Block 16 • ~100-unit affordable project • All units at or below 50% MFI • Parking garage • ~146 Total Beds Block 18 • Affordable Housing and Live/Work Townhomes • ~113 Total Beds • Cultural Venue • Affordable Restaurant/Retail • Large exterior gathering space CONCEPT • A transformative real estate initiative in Austin’s historic African American Cultural and Heritage District • A vibrant, community-led, mixed-use development • Integrates affordable housing, arts venues, and commercial spaces to foster cultural preservation • Features: • Affordable housing • Jazz lounge • Non-profit cultural space • Retail & restaurants • Live/work townhomes • Structured parking • Rooftop amenities Commercial Space Commercial Breakdown Non-profit arts space Grocery / Other Music Venue Jazz Lounge Restaurant 1 Restaurant 2 Cafe Rehearsal Space Music Studio Potential Total: ~30K – 40K square feet RAL LY AUSTI N | URB BOARD MEETI NG Block 16 & Construction Schedule Tentative Build Schedules LIHTC 9% Application …
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Community Development Commission Recommendation Number: [20260609-6]: Preservation of Local Housing Voucher Funding for Permanent Supportive Housing Residents Date of Approval: Recommendation: The Community Development Commission recommends that the Austin City Council prioritize the preservation of local housing vouchers serving Permanent Supportive Housing residents and identify funding solutions to address anticipated funding gaps. Description of Recommendation to Council: • Prioritize the preservation of existing local housing vouchers serving Permanent Supportive Housing residents. • Identify and evaluate funding options to address anticipated funding gaps and maintain housing stability for affected residents. • Consider the impacts on residents, housing providers, and the broader homelessness response system when evaluating future funding decisions related to local housing vouchers. Rationale: Local housing vouchers are a critical component of Austin's homelessness response system and help residents in Permanent Supportive Housing maintain long-term housing stability. Proposed changes in the use of fee-in-lieu funds may create a funding gap that impacts the continued availability of these vouchers. The loss of voucher funding could negatively impact residents, housing providers, and the broader homelessness response system by increasing housing instability and placing additional pressure on already limited homelessness resources. Preserving housing for individuals and families who have exited homelessness protects prior public investments, supports long-term housing stability, and helps prevent returns to homelessness. Motioned By: Seconded By: Vote: (Add the vote number here, even if unanimous) Example: 8-0 For: (For this and the below sections, list commissioner names in alphabetical order, starting with officers. If none, put “None.”) Against: Abstain: Off the dais: Absent: Attest: __________________________________ (Staff or commissioner can sign)
HOUSING COMMITTEE OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION DRAFT MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 10th, 2026 The HOUSING COMMITTEE OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on FEBRUARY 10th, 2026, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commission- Room 1101, in Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Raul Longoria (Chair) Lyric Wardlow Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Ebonie Oliver Jose Noe Elias Tisha-Vonique Hood Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Taniquewa Brewster Staff Members in Attendance: Chase Bryan Lorena Lopez Chavarin (Remotely) Mandy DeMayo CALL TO ORDER Chair Longoria called the meeting to order at 5:15 PM. 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 present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes for the previous CDC-HC meeting from November 18th, 2025. On Commissioner Lyric’s motion, Commissioner Elias seconded, and the November 18th, 2025, minutes were approved on a 4-0 vote. Commissioner Tisha was off the dais. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing on the City of Austin’s Repeat Offender Program and code violations related to housing. Presentation by Matthew Noriega from Austin Development Services. The presentation was made by Matthew Noriega, Division Manager, Austin Development Services. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS -Presentation from Austin Energy (and/or possibly Austin Water) regarding their community/social programs related to housing affordability, with a focus on seasonal surge trends and emergency services before freezing weather/winter storms. - Discussion on density bonus programs and possibly make recommendations to the City Council prioritize tenant interests with program improvements. -Presentation on the Affordable Housing Online Search Tool (AHOST) covering the current state of the tool, outreach to spread awareness of it, and the current inventory available to tenants. -Discussion on the Equity Overlay study. -Discussion or presentation regarding street parking in neighborhoods: how parking is planned for in new developments, and what can be done when there are pressures on the availability of street parking for long-time neighborhood residents. Chair Longoria adjourned the meeting at 6:05 PM without objections. 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 …
