Community Development CommissionAug. 11, 2026

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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 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 assistance: 512-974-4357.