REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the COMPREHENSIVE PLAN JOINT COMMITTEE April 1, 2026 at 4:00pm PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 2103 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR. AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee 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, call or email Christopher Crain, 512-974- 8041, christopher.crain@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: PLANNING COMMISSION ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION Adam Powell (Vice Chair) Imad Ahmed Peter Breton Anna Lan Hank Smith (Chair) Betsy Greenberg David Fouts AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the COMPREHENSIVE PLAN JOINT COMMITTEE REGULAR CALLED MEETING on January 7, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding the current status of the Imagine Austin update. Presentation by Evelyn Mitchell, Principal Planner, Austin Planning. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and possible action to approve transmission of the CIP List of Recommendations FY 26-27 to Planning Commission on May 12, 2026, to meet the Austin City Charter Article X, section 4(4) requirement. 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 at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Christopher Crain at the Planning Department, at 512-974-8041, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee, please contact Christopher Crain at 512-974-8041.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN JOINT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2026 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN JOINT COMMITTEE REGULAR CALLED MEETING DRAFT MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2026 The Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee convened in a Regular Called meeting on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Room 2103 in Austin, Texas. Commissioner Smith called the Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee Meeting to order at 4:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Betsy Greenberg, Adam Powell, Hank Smith Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Imad Ahmed, Peter Breton, David Fouts PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee REGULAR CALLED MEETING on October 8, 2025. The minutes from the Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee meeting on October 8, 2025 were approved on Commissioner Greenberg’s motion, Commissioner Breton’s second on a 5-0 vote. (Commissioner Powell was off the dais) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and possible action to amend bylaws for the Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee to increase required meeting frequency from quarterly to monthly. No action was taken on this item. Commissioner Smith adjourned the meeting at 4:14p.m. without objection. 1
FY2026-2027 Capital Improvement Recommendations Item: XX Description: FY2026-2027 Capital Improvement Recommendations Background: Required by City Charter, Article X. Planning, Section 4. The Planning Commission – Powers and Duties: “The Planning Commission shall: (4) Submit annually to the city manager, not less than 90 days prior to the beginning of the budget year, a list of recommended capital improvements, which in the opinion of the commission are necessary or desirable to implement the adopted comprehensive plan or element or portion thereof during the forthcoming five-year period.” Summary of Item: These capital improvements are intended to further the City’s long-term vision and aspiration of being a “beacon of sustainability, social equity and economic opportunity; where diversity and creativity are celebrated; where community needs and values are recognized; where leadership comes from its citizens and where the necessities of life are affordable and accessible to all” (Imagine Austin Vision, p.2). Imagine Austin has eight Priority Programs that provide the structure and direction to implement the plan’s policies and actions: Invest in a compact and connected Austin Sustainably manage our water resources Continue to grow Austin’s economy by investing in our workforce, education systems, entrepreneurs, and local businesses Use green infrastructure to protect environmentally sensitive areas and integrate nature into the city Grow and invest in Austin’s creative economy Develop and maintain household affordability throughout Austin Create a Healthy Austin Program Revise Austin’s development regulations and processes to promote a compact and connected city This List of Recommendations is organized by these eight Priority Programs. In the lists below, items with an asterisk (*) are substantially the same from the FY 25-26 Capital Improvement Memo of Recommendations and remain relevant today. 1 Invest in a Compact and Connected Austin Implement the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP). * • • Align investments with the updated Bicycle Plan, Urban Trails Plan, and new Sidewalks, Crossings, and Shared Streets Plan, Transit Enhancement Infrastructure Report (TEIR), and Safe Routes to School Infrastructure Reports. * • Continue to deliver Mobility Bond improvements funded in 2016, 2018, and 2020, as identified in the 2026 Local Mobility Annual Plan. * • Expand the amount of Vision Zero safety improvements to address the disproportionate share of people of color among severe crash victims in Austin. * • Prioritize capital renewal and maintenance of infrastructure that supports our mobility goals. * • Focus capital improvements …
Imagine Austin Update Austin Planning | April 1, 2026 AGENDA Why Updating Imagine Austin Matters Overview of the Past Six Months Project Goals and Scope Advisory Groups Imagine Austin Plan Framework Imagine Austin Implementation Project Timeline 2 Why Updating Imagine Austin Matters Provides a guiding framework Turning community, Council, and department priorities into actionable programs Cross-departmental alignment and collaboration Breaking down silos so departments can work together more easily and effectively Provides a strong foundation for decision making Guides choices with up-to-date policies and alignment across citywide plans Strengthens how the City operates Building a more proactive city 3 Overview of the Past Six Months AUG 28, 2025 SEP - NOV 2025 NOV 20, 2025 NOV 2025 - PRESENT Resolution Adopted Consultant Selected and Onboarded City Council Reallocated $1.5M of IA’s $3M Budget Project Rescoping Phase • Refined scope based on reduced project budget • Identified staff tasks and internal responsibilities 4 Project Goals Develop a Place Types map to support consistent land use planning throughout Austin that helps achieve citywide goals while recognizing the needs of different communities. Create regular engagement opportunities with the community. Update policies to provide clear guidance for current and future planning and decision-making. Refine the plan document for clearer organization and to be more user-friendly. Strengthen alignment between Imagine Austin and other citywide strategic plans to provide clearer direction and consistency. 5 Project Scope CONSULTANT LED CITY STAFF LED Project Support Existing Conditions and Future Trends Assessment Task 0 Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Engagement Vision and Goals Task 4 Priority Programs and Policies Land Use Goals and Policies Task 5 Place Types Palette and Methodology Place Types Map Task 6 Task 7 Task 8 Task 9 Plan Alignment Implementation Document Design Task 10 Plan Writing 6 Imagine Austin Community Working Group Evaluation and Selection Process Applications: ~360 applications Evaluation Committee comprised of seven departments Austin Communications and Engagement Austin Development Services Austin Housing Austin Planning Austin Public Health Austin Watershed Protection Final Working Group 45 members - aimed to reflect City of Austin demographics as closely as possible Duration: 5-6 meetings – Spring 2026 to Summer 2027 Goal: Support with the creation of the Place Types Map and policy revisions 7 Demographic Breakdown of Working …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the COMPREHENSIVE PLAN JOINT COMMITTEE January 7, 2026 at 4:00pm PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 2103 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR. AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee 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, call or email Christopher Crain, 512-974- 8041, christopher.crain@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: PLANNING COMMISSION ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION Adam Powell (Vice Chair) Imad Ahmed Peter Breton Hank Smith (Chair) Betsy Greenberg AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the COMPREHENSIVE PLAN JOINT COMMITTEE REGULAR CALLED MEETING on October 8, 2025. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and possible action to amend the bylaws for the Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee to increase required meeting frequency from quarterly to monthly. 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 at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Christopher Crain at the Planning Department, at 512-974-8041, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee, please contact Christopher Crain at 512-974-8041.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN JOINT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2025 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN JOINT COMMITTEE REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2025 The Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee convened in a Regular Called meeting on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Room 2103 in Austin, Texas. Commissioner Greenberg called the Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee Meeting to order at 4:07 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Imad Ahmed, Betsy Greenberg Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: David Fouts, Adam Powell, Hank Smith PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee REGULAR CALLED MEETING on 9, October 2024. The minutes from the meeting of 10/09/2024 were approved on Hank Smith motion, David Fouts second on a 5-0 vote. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing on the Internal Review Report for the Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee by Christopher Crain, Planning Department. The presentation was made by Christopher Crain, Planner Senior, Planning Department. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. Commissioner Smith was elected as chair on Commissioner Greenberg’s motion, Commissioner Fouts second on a 5-0 vote. Commissioner Powell was elected on Commissioner Ahmed motion, Commissioner Smith second on a 5-0 vote. 1 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN JOINT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2025 4. 5. Discussion and possible action to approve a recommendation to initiate amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to modify permitted uses along Imagine Austin corridors. No action was taken on this item. Discussion and possible action to recommend initiation of amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to modify permitted and conditional uses for residential zones. Motion to recommend an initiation of amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to modify permitted uses along Imagine Austin corridors was approved on Commissioner Ahmed’s motion, Commissioner Fouts second on a 4-1 vote. Those members voting aye were: Commissioner Ahmed, Fouts, Powell, and Smith. Those voting nay were: Commissioner Greenberg. 6. Discussion and possible action to approve the 2026 Annual Meeting Schedule for the Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee. The motion to approve the Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee Annual Schedule FY 26 on Commissioner Powell’s motion, Commissioner Hank’s second on 5-0 vote. Commissioner Greenberg adjourned the meeting at 4:44p.m. without objection. 2
Bylaw Change Process Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Bylaw amendments approved by board majority Board or Commission submits proposed amendments to the Austin City Clerk’s Office (ACCO) ACCO submits proposed amendments to Audit and Finance Council Committee (AFC) Liaison & Chairs are invited to speak/answer questions AFC makes recommendation to full Council AFC submits their recommendation for amendments to full Council for approval 24
