Community Development Commission Regular Meeting of the Community Development Commission - This regular meeting of the CDC will follow a hybrid format - remote and in-person. Please see agenda for details. Notice of Public Hearing
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) MEETING May 12, 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 Tiffany Moore, Public Sector Ebonie Oliver, Colony Park Nyeka Arnold, Vice Chair, North Austin 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 Regular meetings held on March 10, 2026, and April 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. 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. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Presentation on the report and findings set to be considered by the Infrastructure Working Group. Discussion led by Commissioner Tiffany Moore. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Election of Community Development Commission Vice Chair. Election will be held by the presiding officer. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 6. 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 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 …
My Community Needs 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. Tuesday, May 12th at Community Development Commission Austin City Hall (301 W. 2 Street) nd Thursday, May 21st at Austin City Council Austin City Hall (301 W. 2 Street) nd Learn more at SpeakUpAustin.org/MyCommunityNeeds Share your community needs by attending a Public Hearing and/or filling out the Needs Assessment Survey that informs the Action Plan. (512) 974-3100 | Housing@AustinTexas.govAustinTexas.gov/Housing | SpeakUpAustin.org/HousingHub 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. Mis necesidades comunitarias Martes 12 de mayo en la Comisión de Desarrollo Comunitario Ayuntamiento de Austin (301 W. 2nd Street) Jueves 21 de mayo en el Ayuntamiento de Austin Ayuntamiento de Austin (301 W. 2nd Street) Obtenga más información en SpeakUpAustin.org/MyCommunityNeeds_esp Comparta las necesidades de su comunidad asistiendo a una Audiencia Pública y/o completando la Encuesta de Evaluación de Necesidades que informa el Plan de Acción. (512) 974-3100 | Housing@AustinTexas.govAustinTexas.gov/Housing | SpeakUpAustin.org/HousingHub
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION DRAFT MEETING MINUTES MARCH 10th, 2026 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on MARCH 10th, 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 Jose Noe Elias (Chair) Lyric Wardlow Tiffany Moore Raul Longoria Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Cassandra Medrano Ebonie Oliver JoAnne Ortiz Sonia Martinez Nyeka Arnold Taniquewa Brewster Valerie Menard Tisha-Vonique Hood Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Staff Members in Attendance: Angel Zambrano Lorena Lopez Chavarin (Remotely) Miguel Lopez Nefertitti Jackmon CALL TO ORDER Chair Elias called the meeting to order at 6:31 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. Susana Almanza provided public comment. Zenobia Joseph provided public comment. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the CDC Regular meeting on February 10th, 2026. The minutes of the February 10th, 2026 meeting were approved on Commissioner Longoria’s motion, Commissioner Lyric’s second, on a 13-0 vote. Commissioner Tisha was off the dais 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. 3. Staff briefing regarding Austin Housing activities and outcomes will be included in Item 5 “Update on the Austin Housing Community Initiated Solutions (CIS) and Anti-Displacement Community Acquisition Program (ADCAP) programs”. Presentation by Nefertitti Jackmon, Community Displacement Prevention Officer, Austin Housing. The presentation was made by Nefertitti Jackmon, Community Displacement Prevention Officer, Austin Housing. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Update on the CDC Annual Retreat. Discussion led by Miguel Lopez, Planner I, Austin Housing. Discussed. 5. Update on the Austin Housing Community Initiated Solutions (CIS) and Anti-Displacement Community Acquisition Program (ADCAP) programs. Discussion led by Nefertitti Jackmon, Community Displacement Prevention Officer, Austin Housing. Discussed. 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 …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION DRAFT MEETING MINUTES APRIL 14th, 2026 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on APRIL 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: Jose Noe Elias (Chair) Cynthia Jaso Jenny Achilles Lyric Wardlow Tiffany Moore Raul Longoria Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Nyeka Arnold (Vice Chair) Cassandra Medrano Ebonie Oliver JoAnne Ortiz Sonia Martinez Taniquewa Brewster Valerie Menard Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Tisha-Vonique Hood Staff Members in Attendance: Angel Zambrano Lorena Lopez Chavarin (Remotely) Miguel Lopez Nefertitti Jackmon CALL TO ORDER Chair Elias 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. Susana Almanza provided public comment. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the CDC Regular meeting on March 10th, 2026. Postponement for the next meeting. 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. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation on the Public Hearing on Needs Assessment for Annual Action Plan. Presentation by Veronica Samo, Public Information and Marketing Program Manager, and Julie Smith, Community Engagement Specialist, Austin Housing. The presentation was made by Miguel Lopez, Planner I, Austin Housing. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and possible action on the Neighborhood Services Unit’s mission statement. Presentation by Angel Zambrano, Program Manager III, Austin Public Health. The following amendment was made by Vice Chair Arnold and seconded by Commissioner Jaso. The amendment was to revise the section to state: “The Neighborhood Services Unit aims to improve the lives and health of people experiencing poverty by providing public health and social services in and connecting residents of Austin and Travis County to community resources.” The amendment was approved on an 11-0 vote. Commissioner Medrano was off the dais. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice by calling 512-974-1606 at …
Community Services Block Grant 2026 Contract Programmatic/Financial Report May 12, 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 2026 Contract Budget Cumulative Expenditures as of 3/31/26 % of Total Personnel Fringe Benefits Other Total $206,592.14 $118,498.91 $855,640 $325,091.05 38% 1 Transition Out of Poverty Goal Goal Achieved TOP Individuals who transitioned out of poverty 41 17 Success Rate% 41% 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 Report Date: March 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 700 94 94 13% #Enrolled #Achieved Success Rate % 20 50 45 40 80% Number Served 94 A Year …
A G E N D A I T E M — C A P I T A L M E T R O ( C M T A ) Cap Metro Bus Stop Infrastructure: Accountability & Equity Gap Analysis 25 high-demand stops · 5 council districts · Austin 311 records FY2022–2026 Ameritech Consulting Group Tiffany Moore · May 2026 M I S S I N G S H E LT E R 80% T I C K E T S U N R E S O LV E D 77.4% A D A - R E L AT E D C O M P L A I N T S 342 of high-priority stops have no shelter — riders exposed at Austin's busiest boarding locations 1,104 of 1,427 service tickets remain open — with zero confirmed repairs from either agency ADA-flagged records in baseline window; 83–84% unresolved annually & 30.9M rider-exposure-days during active disrepair 311 + amenity audit 311 complaint records ADA violation dataset T O P 5 H I G H E S T- R I S K S T O P S I S S U E AT T R I B U T I O N B Y A G E N C Y 1 1609 Lavaca / 17th St (Midblock) 142 tickets · 19 safety Capital Metro (CMTA) 2 Guadalupe / 16th Street 3 Lavaca / 4th Street 4 Guadalupe / W. 21st Street 5 UT Dean Keeton Station (NB) All 5 stops: missing shelter & bench · 3+ years undocumented disrepair 138 tickets · score 99.4 City of Austin Other / Unattributed 135 tickets · 12 safety 112 tickets · 13 safety 98 tickets · 13 safety Problems span both agencies — requiring joint corrective action, not single-agency response. All 5 analyzed council districts receive an overall grade of F on response rate, ticket age, amenity gap, and tickets per stop. ZERO CAPITAL PLAN ON RECORD No stop appears in any City CIP memo, CapMetro CFO report, or audit plan. Zero budget allocation confirmed across 39 agency documents reviewed. 82.6% 12.4% 5.0% Data sources: Austin 311 Open Records (1.25M records, FY2022–Apr 2026) · GTFS trip counts · City CIP memos · CapMetro CFO Report · ADA complaint records · Stop amenity Ameritech Consulting Group · tiffany@a-techconsulting.com · a-
