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.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION HOUSING COMMITTEE (CDC-HC) TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 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 (CDC-HC) may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Chase Bryan, 512-974-1484, chase.bryan@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Raul E. Longoria, Chair Taniquewa S. Brewster Ebonie D. Trice AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Jose Noe Elias, Vice Chair Tisha-Vonique Hood Lyric E. Wardlow The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes for the previous CDC-HC meeting from November 18, 2026. 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. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Chase Bryan with Austin Housing, at 512-974-1484 or chase.bryan@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Community Development Commission Housing Committee (CDC-HC), please contact Chase Bryan at 512-974-1484 or chase.bryan@austintexas.gov.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) MEETING FEBRUARY 10, 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 Nyeka Arnold, North Austin Tisha-Vonique Hood, Public Sector Raul E. Longoria, South Austin Cassandra Medrano, South Austin Jo Anne Ortiz, Public Sector Lyric E. Wardlow, Public Sector Jenny E. Achilles, Vice Chair, Private Sector Taniquewa S. Brewster, Rosewood-Zaragosa Cynthia Jaso, Dove Springs Sonia Martinez, East Austin Valerie Menard, St. John’s Ebonie Trice-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 January 13, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing regarding Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) activities and outcomes. Presentation by Angel Zambrano, Program Manager III, Austin Public Health. Staff briefing regarding Austin Housing activities and programs. Presentation by Nefertitti Jackmon, Community Displacement Prevention Officer, Austin Housing. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. 5. 6. Discussion on the City of Austin Equity Overlay. Discussion led by APD Urban Planning Management and Alan Pani, Planner Principal, from Austin Planning. Discussion on the Austin Housing 2026 Marketing and Outreach Plan. Discussion led by Veronica Samo, Public Information and Marketing Program Manager, and Julie Smith, Community Engagement Specialist, from Austin Housing. Discussion on the Annual CDC Retreat. Discussion led by Miguel Lopez, Planner I, from Austin Housing. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. Discussion and possible action on the City of Austin budget and budget recommendations from the CDC. Discussion led by Chair Noe Elias. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 8. Update from the CDC Strategy Working Group. Discussion led by Commissioner Tisha FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans …
Community Services Block Grant 2025 Contract Programmatic/Financial Report February 10, 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 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 12/31/25 % of Total Personnel Fringe Benefits Other Total $1,140,731.00 $707,910.25 $381,594.69 $135 $1,089,639.94 96% 1 Transition Out of Poverty Goal Goal Achieved TOP Individuals who transitioned out of poverty 41 49 Success Rate% 120% 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: December 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 604 604 60% #Enrolled #Achieved 20 50 47 129 21 118 Success Rate % 105% 92% Number Served 604 …
AUSTIN EQUITY OVERLAY STUDY FINAL PRE SE NTATION February 10, 2026 1 AGENDA 01 02 S COPE OVERVIEW Primary Questions & Project Phases REVIEW OF DELIVERABLES Phase Overview FINAL QUES TIONS 03 Project Closeout 2 01 SCOPE OVERVIEW Primary Questions & Project Phases PROJECT UNDERSTANDING that would permit, The City of Austin approved a HOME Phase 2 Ordinance among other entitlements, the ability to build up to three single- family units on what would historically be one single-family lot. The City would like to “study the feasibility, merits, applying an equity/anti-displacement overlay and the impacts that such an overlay could have on affordability, displacement, and property values. The focus of the equity overlay would be to mitigate speculation and displacement by gentrification. and risks of areas most affected in 45 YEARS OF APD URBAN PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT 4 Our deep understanding of the policy and regulatory issues related to community development financing, combined with our experience as planners and real estate developers, gives us a unique perspective on how sustainable housing and economic development influence neighborhood growth and expand housing options. Our firm is widely recognized for its expertise in analyzing identifying disinvestment life cycles, neighborhoods' historical patterns, and designing comprehensive reinvestment strategies that include long-time residents and community stakeholders. PRIMARY QUESTIONS 01 02 03 Based on existing data and analysis, what neighborhoods are at ris k, or have the most potential to be at risk, without some form of E quity Overlay “companion” to the HOME Ordinance geographic expansion? What are the community concerns within the neighborhood areas determined to be most at risk of displacement regarding affordability, dis placement, and property values as they relate to the HOME Ordinance? Displacement Risk Analysis Community Feedback What policies and programs could be put in place to addres s community concerns while at the same time s upporting the goals and objective of the HOME Ordinance? Program Recommendations 5 PROJECT PHASES Displacement Risk Analysis + Community Feedback = Program Recommendations PHAS E 1: Community Engagement Conducted 15 stakeholder interviews virtually and in-person, and attended CDC meeting for Q&A PHAS E 2: Policy/ Program S tudy and Analys is Analysis of City’s previous plans, studies, and density bonuses alongside peer city reviews and HOME policy analysis PHAS E 3: Dis placement Ris k Analys is Analysis of City’s previous anti-displacement studies and updated demographic risk of displacement with census and property data …
Austin Housing Austin Housing Communications & Engagement Communications & Engagement Community Development Commission | Feb. 10, 2026 Community Feedback Reach those in need Make resources more accessible Listen to those most impacted Increase transparency Share program impact Marketing & Marketing & Outreach Outreach How do we get the word out about our housing services? www.AustinTexas.gov/Housing ▪ Flyers in 7 languages ▪ … 4 Community Newsletter ▪ Monthly email distribution ▪ 9,300+ recipients 5 Flyers in Public Spaces • 24 Library Locations • 11 Eastern Crescent Rec Centers 6 Paid Advertising – TV ▪ TV: KEYE & NEYE, Univision, Austin PBS 7 Paid Advertising – Radio Austin Community Radio ▪ KAZI FM Norsan Media ▪ KTXX FM, KZNX AM KUT/KUTX Waterloo Media ▪ KZLT FM, KGSR FM Univision ▪ KLQB FM, KLJA FM Audacy ▪ KAMX FM, KKMJ FM 8 Paid Advertising – Print & Digital ▪ PRINT The Villager Community Impact Austin South Asian El Mundo ▪ DIGITAL Austin Monitor 9 Project Signage on Sites 10 Media Relations ▪ Tell our story proactively through media partners to reach community members. ▪ Coordinate announcements and event invitations for coverage. ▪ Support responsiveness to questions about programs and resident benefit. ▪ Build trust and transparency through accurate and timely information. 11 Tabling at Community Events 18 community events across Austin in FY25, reaching 560+ residents ▪ Sat, August 23: Imagine Austin Resource Fair ▪ Thurs, August 7: AARP Chapter Meeting ▪ Wed, August 6: District 10 Budget Town Hall & Resource Fair ▪ Sat, August 2: Districts 1 & 4 Budget Town Hall & Resource Fair ▪ Sat, June 28: Party at the People's House ▪ Sat, July 26: CBS Austin Backpack Giveaway (1,500 backpacks) ▪ Sat, June 21: Frost Home Improvement Event ▪ Thurs, June 19: Juneteenth Celebration ▪ Sat, May 31: Austin Home Buyer Fair ▪ Sat, May 17: Austin Veterans Arts Fest & Service Fair ▪ Sat, April 26: Flood Safety Festival ▪ Thurs, April 24: ACC Veterans Resource Fair ▪ Wed, April 16: 2025 Fair Housing Conference + Housing Resource Hub ▪ Sat, April 12: ABREP Community Impact Day ▪ Sat, Oct 26: Austin Energy Community Connections Resource Fair ▪ Sat, Oct 26: Hope Fest ▪ Sat, Oct 19: Frost Home Improvement Event @ Montopolis Recreation and Community Center ▪ Sat, Oct 5: Boo the Flu 12 Collaboration and Partnerships Community Partnerships ▪ Contracted service providers ▪ Community …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION DRAFT MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 13th, 2026 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on January 13th, 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 Achilles Jose Noe Elias (Chair) Cynthia Jaso Raul Longoria Valerie Menard Lyric Wardlow Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Nyeka Arnold Taniquewa Brewster Tisha-Vonique Hood Sonia Martinez Cassandra Medrano Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Ebonie Trice- Oliver JoAnne Ortiz Staff Members in Attendance: Angel Zambrano Miguel Lopez Lorena Lopez Chavarin Marla Torrado Nefertitti Jackmon CALL TO ORDER Chair Elias called the meeting to order at 6:33 PM, with 11 members present. Cassandra Medrano left the dais at 7:15 PM with 10 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. Zenobia Joseph provided comment concerning Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as well as a previous CapMetro presentation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the CDC Regular meeting on December 9, 2025. On Vice Chair Achilles’ motion, Commissioner Menard seconded, and the December 9th, 2025, minutes were approved on a 11-0-0 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. Angel Zambrano presented. 3. Staff briefing regarding Austin Housing activities and programs. Presentation by Dr. Marla Torrado, Housing Division Manager, Austin Housing. Dr. Marla Torrado presented. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Discussion on “Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)”. Discussion led by Chase Clement, Financial Manager from Austin Housing. Chase Clement presented. 5. Discussion on “River Park Development and possible impact on the current communities”. Discussion led by Robert Anderson, Project Coordinator from 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 CTM …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION HOUSING COMMITTEE DRAFT MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 18th, 2025 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION HOUSING COMMITTEE convened in a REGULAR MEETING on NOVEMBER 18th, 2025, at Permitting and Development Center, Room 1407, in Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Jose Noe Elias Raul Longoria (Chair) Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Ebonie Trice- Oliver Taniquewa Brewster Tisha-Vonique Hood Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Lyric Wardlow Staff Members in Attendance: Chase Bryan Lorena Lopez Chavarin Mandy DeMayo Nefertitti Jackmon CALL TO ORDER Chair Longoria called the meeting to order at 5:13 PM, with 4 members present. Commissioner Elias joined the dais at 5:40 pm, bringing the total to 5 members present. Commissioner Brewster left the dais at 6:10 PM totaling to 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. None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the March 13th, 2020, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Brewster's motion, Commissioner Tisha seconded, and the March 13th, 2020, minutes were approved on a 4-0-0 vote. Commissioner Elias was off the dais. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing on population change and demographic shifts in Austin. Presentation by Lila Valencia, City Demographer, Austin Planning. Lila Valencia presented on population change and demographic shifts. 3. Staff briefing regarding density bonus programs in Austin. Presentation by Warner Cook and Alan Pani, Austin Planning. Warner Cook and Alan Pani presented on the density bonus program. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and action to approve 2026 Housing Committee meeting dates and frequency. On Commissioner Tisha's motion, Commissioner Elias seconded, and the 2026 Housing Committee meeting dates, to be held quarterly, were approved on a 5-0-0 vote. Dates include February 10th, 2026, May 12th, 2026, August 11th, 2026, and November 10th, 2026. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Presentation on different housing code violations, especially connected to housing replacement or housing mitigation. Presentation on the Natural Occurring Affordable Housing Fund, and possible status update. Chair Longoria adjourned the meeting at 6:25 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 …
Introduction to the ROP Austin Development Services | February 2026 Community Development Commission Housing Committee Today’s Outline Program History, Policy, & Overview Discuss Types of Violations Review Ordinance Requirements Registration Requirements Periodic Inspections Suspension and Revocation Process 2 Why ROP? Video Link 3 History Repeat Offender §4-14-1 June 6: Res. 49 - Rental Registration; Res. 50 Repeat Offender Program Sept. 26: Res. 50 adopted 2013 Jan. 2014 ROP Fully Implemented Nov. 2014 Amended by Council Remove habitability, Added conditions 12 to 24 months 2014 January: Changes implemented by Austin Code 2015 4 Overview: Repeat Offender Program All single-family and multi-family Rental Properties that have received numerous health and safety complaints (within 24 consecutive months) are required to register with the City of Austin Repeat Offender Program. 5 Violations What types of conditions are considered a violation? Infestation Rental properties with multiple code violations are required to register with the repeat offender program. 6 Ordinance Requirements A rental registration is required for multi-family and single-family rental properties (not occupied by the owner) if they have received the following within 24 consecutive months at the same property: consecutive 24-month period, and the owner of the property fails to correct the violations within the time frame required by the code official. 2 or more separate notices of violation are issued for the same property within a 5 or more separate notices of violation issued on separate 2 or more citations are issued for the same property within 24 consecutive months. days for the same property within a 24-month period regardless of whether the violation was corrected or not. 7 Registration Registration Process Identify Review Staff identifies & refers property to the ROP committee as a candidate for the Program. ROP committee reviews property & determines if property meets requirements. Register Property submitted to Permit Review Analyst. Property owner to register within 14 days or appeal to Code Director. Notify Public notified of registered properties: online reporting, Austin Code website, media, quarter reports, social media. Inspect ROP team conducts periodic inspections of all registered properties. 9 Registration Requirements Within14 days from registration notice - return rental registration application, pay registration fee Property owner may appeal registration requirement; must be submitted in writing within ten (10) days of mailed notification Property remains registered for minimum of two (2) consecutive …
