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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 …
