Community Development Commission Housing Committee Meeting - This regular meeting of the HC will follow a hybrid format - remote and in-person. Please see agenda for details.
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 …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION – HOUSING COMMITTEE (CDC-HC) MEETING September 9th, 2025 – 5:00 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 512-974-1484 or chase.bryan@austintexas.gov CURRENT CDC HOUSING COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Raul E Longoria Public Sector Appointee South Austin Jose Noe Elias Montopolis Lyric E. Wardlow Public Sector Appointee Taniquewa S. Brewster Rosewood-Zaragosa/Blackland Ebonie D. Trice Colony Park Tisha-Vonique Hood 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. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 1. New Committee Member Introductions and possible action to establish norms and relationship with the Community Development Commission. 2. Discussion and action to approve Housing Committee meeting dates and frequency. 3. Discussion and possible action to propose a recommendation to resume the Anti-Displacement Community Acquisition Program (ADCAP) at the beginning of the FY26. 4. Review and discussion on Senate Bill 840 and associated materials received from the Planning Department. 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 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 Chase Bryan at 512- 974-1484. CDC Commissioners may contact CTM for email/technology …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION DRAFT MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 12th, 2025 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on AUGUST 12th, 2025, at the 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: Cynthia Jaso Jose Noe Elias (Chair) Sonia Martinez Raul Longoria Valerie Menard Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Cassandra Medrano Jenny Achilles (Vice Chair) Jo Anne Ortiz Lyric Wardlow Taniquewa Brewster Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Ebonie Trice Nyeka Arnold Tisha-Vonique Hood Staff Members in Attendance Chase Bryan Chris Duran Ed Blake Ellis Morgan Jill Smith Lorena Lopez Chavarin (remotely) Nefertitti Jackmon CALL TO ORDER Chair Noe Elias called the meeting to order at 6:35 PM, with 9 members in attendance. 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. No speakers. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the July 8th, 2025, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Longoria’s motion, Commissioner Ortiz seconded, and the July 8th, 2025, minutes were approved on an 8-0-0 vote. Commissioner Medrano was off the dais. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and possible action on the updated gap financing application process, highlight recent rewards, and request two Community Development Commissioners to volunteer to the Housing Investment Review Committee (HIRC) (Chris Duran, Financial Analyst IV, and Ellis Morgan, Financial Analyst IV, Austin Housing). Chris Duran and Ellis Morgan presented. Commissioner Menard and Commissioner Medrano were nominated to the Housing Investment Review Committee. Both accepted the nomination. PUBLIC HEARING 3. Conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed 2026 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 (Jill Smith, Acting Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). Jill Smith presented. Chair Noe Elias closed the public hearing. 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 …
Community Services Block Grant 2025 Contract Programmatic/Financial Report September 9, 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 7/31/25 % of Total Personnel Fringe Benefits Other Total $1,140,731.00 $326,748.82 $175,700.02 $135 $502,583.84 44% 1 Transition Out of Poverty Goal Goal Achieved TOP Individuals who transitioned out of poverty 43 19 Success Rate% 44% 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 July 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 414 414 41% #Enrolled #Achieved 20 50 37 53 19 48 Success Rate % 95% 96% Number Served 414 …
Anti-Displacement Community Acquisition Program (ADCAP) Review and Recommendations for Consideration Chase Bryan, Senior Planner Housing Department August 2025 Content ADCAP Background & Overview Findings from the Staff Report Recommendations from the Staff Report Implementation Options & Next Steps ADCAP Background & Overview Creation 2020 community advocacy for rapid acquisition funds for 501(c)3 community development organizations, allocated from the $300 million in Project Connect Anti-Displacement Funding ADCAP created in December 2021 after direction from Council Resolution No. 20210204-062 $8 million allocation 2 main functions of ADCAP: – Protect housing and land from speculation in gentrifying areas – Support nonprofit community development organizations 4 ADCAP Guideline Overview Zero-interest forgivable or non-forgivable loans (AHFC discretion) for real property acquisition Rolling application with a relatively quick award timeline Available to 501(c)3 nonprofit developers Small sites (1 acre or less) May only be used within a Displacement Risk Census Tract and within 1 mile of a Project Connect bus or rail line Income requirements: – At least half of the housing units must be affordable to households earning 50%MFI (rental) or 80%MFI (owner) – Affordability periods are 40 years for rental and 99 years for ownership 5 ADCAP Awards to Date, 2022-2024 6 ADCAP Awards to Date $8 million allocated $3,600,000 awarded $4,400,000 remaining Project Owners + Partners 8402 Garcreek Cir. 3306 Vintage Hills 300 Carmen Court 302 Carmen Court 8301 Riverstone Dr. 806 Vargas Rd. 8418 Riverstone Dr. Austin Revitalization Authority Austin Revitalization Authority Austin Revitalization Authority Austin Revitalization Authority Austin Revitalization Authority + Equidad ATX Guadalupe Neighborhood Development Corporation Austin Revitalization Authority Affordable (income- restricted) Units 4 units, rental, (4) 2- bed 4 units, rental, (4) 2- bed 4 units, rental, (2) 2- bed, (2) 1-bed 4 units, rental, (2) 2- bed, (2) 1-bed 3 units, ownership, (4) 3-bed 2 units, ownership, (1) 2-bed, (1) 3-bed 4 units, rental, (4) 2- bed Award Amount $458,000 $780,000 $650,000 $650,000 $150,163 $240,000 $674,000 Lot Size (acres) Year of Acquisition 0.36 0.23 0.21 0.22 0.31 0.15 0.23 2022 2023 2023 2023 2024 2024 2024 7 ADCAP Awards to Date $8 million allocated $3,600,000 awarded $4,400,000 remaining Project Owners + Partners 8402 Garcreek Cir. 3306 Vintage Hills 300 Carmen Court 302 Carmen Court 8301 Riverstone Dr. 806 Vargas Rd. 8418 Riverstone Dr. Austin Revitalization Authority Austin Revitalization Authority Austin Revitalization Authority Austin Revitalization Authority Austin Revitalization Authority …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Community Development Commission Recommendation Number: (20250909-7) Reopen the ADCAP Application to coincide with the beginning of the Fiscal Year 2026 WHEREAS, in November of 2020, Austin voters approved $300M to fight displacement caused by the Project Connect proposed rail line; WHEREAS, in December 2021, the Austin Housing and Planning Department launched the Anti- Displacement Community Acquisition Program (ADCAP); WHEREAS,, the ADCAP provides zero-interest, refundable and non-refundable forgivable loans to non- profits for the acquisition of land and property; WHEREAS, the ADCAP aims to grow and further the production of affordable housing; WHEREAS, the ADCAP aims to protect housing and land from speculation caused by Transit Oriented Development (TOD) in gentrifying areas; WHEREAS, , the ADCAP was allocated $8 Million for this purpose; WHEREAS, the ADCAP had a rolling application process from to. WHEREAS, in October 2024, the Housing Director called for a pause in the program to review and identify opportunities for improvement. WHEREAS, the Housing Department Staff made long-term recommendations that require council approval; WHEREAS, the Housing Department Staff also made short-term recommendations that can be implemented now; NOW, THEREFORE, the Community Development Commission encourages the Austin City Council to adopt the proposed short-term recommendations to improve the program. BE IT RESOLVED, the Community Development Commission advises the Austin Housing Staff to reopen the Anti-Displacement Community Acquisition Program application to coincide with the beginning of Fiscal Year 2026. Date of Approval: _____________________________ Record of the vote: Attest: _____________________________________________
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Community Development Commission Recommendation Number: (20250909-7) Reopen the ADCAP Application to coincide with the beginning of the Fiscal Year 2026 WHEREAS, in November of 2020, Austin voters approved $300M to fight displacement caused by the Project Connect proposed rail line; WHEREAS, in December 2021, the Austin Housing and Planning Department launched the Anti- Displacement Community Acquisition Program (ADCAP); WHEREAS,, the ADCAP provides zero-interest, refundable and non-refundable forgivable loans to non- profits for the acquisition of land and property; WHEREAS, the ADCAP aims to grow and further the production of affordable housing; WHEREAS, the ADCAP aims to protect housing and land from speculation caused by Transit Oriented Development (TOD) in gentrifying areas; WHEREAS, , the ADCAP was allocated $8 Million for this purpose; WHEREAS, the ADCAP had a rolling application process from to. WHEREAS, in October 2024, the Housing Director called for a pause in the program to review and identify opportunities for improvement. WHEREAS, the Housing Department Staff made long-term recommendations that require council approval; WHEREAS, the Housing Department Staff also made short-term recommendations that can be implemented now; NOW, THEREFORE, the Community Development Commission encourages the Austin City Council to adopt the proposed short-term recommendations to improve the program. BE IT RESOLVED, the Community Development Commission advises the Austin Housing Staff to reopen the Anti-Displacement Community Acquisition Program application to coincide with the beginning of Fiscal Year 2026. Date of Approval: _____________________________ Record of the vote: Attest: _____________________________________________
Transit Plan 2035 Draft Scenario Overview September 2025 What is a Transit Plan? Transit Plan 2035 is our vision and roadmap for the CapMetro System over the next 5 to 10 years. We typically update our transit plan every 5 years • Last updated in 2015 with a scheduled 2020 update • Connections 2025 Service Plan Cap Remap We want to work with the community, and stakeholders to co‐create a guiding document for Central Texas’ transit system. 2 Transit Plan 2035 Timeline 3 Data Based Development Development The combination of community outreach feedback, travel patterns, operations, and market data help us identify changes to the network. Community Outreach Round 1 Engagement Summary (Public) Market Analysis Existing Conditions Virtual Report (Public) 4 Transit Propensity What is the Transit Propensity Index? Identifies areas with high demand for transit service by combining and scoring ridership and equity metrics. Underserved High Propensity Clusters (circled on map): 1. US 183 corridor (West of MoPac) 2. N. MoPac & US 183 3. Windemere 4. Walnut Creek at I-35 5. Slaughter Lane Georgetown Leander Cedar Park Round Rock CapMetro Service Area Propensity Level Top 20% / High Propensity >10 Min Walk to Frequent Stop 3 Pflugerville 4 Manor 2 c a P o M Austin 1 5 5 5 How We Developed Recommendations This plan is CapMetro’s vision and roadmap for the next 5 to 10 years. Data Analysis + Community Input + Fiscal Responsibility 6 Transit Plan 2035 Draft Recommendations Recommendation themes include: aligning our current service with travel patterns, preparing for high-capacity transit and Project Connect, and exploring regional expansion. 7 Outlook within 5 years We’re budgeting responsibly, and there are still near-term improvements that can be made with our limited resources. • Network Summarized: • 61 Routes 2 Rapids with Improved Service 1 Route Joins High Frequency Network • 12 Pickup Zones • No major adjustments • Rail Improvements Broadmoor Station Opening Later weekday and earlier Saturday service Planned double tracking and increased hours of operation. 8 5+ Year Outlook Thoughtfully planning for improvements that accompany Austin Light Rail and regional growth. • Network Summarized: • 55 Routes* • 7 Route Changes for Light Rail • 1 New Rapid • 5 Routes Join High Frequency Network • 14 Pickup Zones • 2 New Pickup Zones • 5 Changed Pickup Zones • Rail Improvements • Increase frequency and capital …
