REGULAR MEETING OF THE JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2026, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1401/1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Joint Inclusion 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, contact Ryan Sperling, 512-974-3568, ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Primary Representative: Justin Parsons (Chair) Nirali J Thakkar Member Commission: African American Resource Advisory Commission Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Tasha Billett Commission for Women Commission on Aging Richard Bondi Commission on Immigrant Affairs Diane Kanawati Commission on Veterans Affairs Early Childhood Council Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission Human Rights Commission LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities Cameron Wilson VACANT Amanda Afifi Tannya Oliva-Martínez Jerry Joe Benson (Vice Chair) Lisa Chang Alternate Representative: Alexandria Anderson VACANT Alicia Ramirez Teresa Ferguson Azeem Edwin VACANT Delphi Alvizo Dulce Castañeda Lila Igram Asher Knutson Gabriel Arrellano AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten 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 Joint Inclusion Committee regular meeting on September 23, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing regarding progress on the development of the Central City District Plan. [Olivia Beams, Senior Planner and Romina Tafazzoli, Senior Planner, Austin Planning.] DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities update, including accomplishments over the last year, current projects, and future goals. 4. Discussion regarding Austin Police Department’s protocols regarding ADA compliance, medical aid, and accommodations when assisting on transferring individuals with disabilities or those injure during an arrest to ICE custody. 5. Discussion regarding the Open Government Partnership and potential collaborations. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Discuss potential meeting locations for next year and approve the Joint Inclusion Committee’s 2027 Annual Meeting Schedule. 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 …
JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2026 JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2026 The Joint Inclusion Committee convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at the Permitting and Development Center, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr.. in Austin, Texas. Chair Parsons called the Joint Inclusion Meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Justin Parsons (Chair) Jerry Joe Benson (Vice Chair) Richard Bondi Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Amanda Afifi Lisa Chang Diane Kanawati Tannya Oliva-Martínez Nirali Thakkar PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2. Approve the minutes of the Joint Inclusion Committee regular meeting on August 26, 2026. Items 1 and 2 were taken up at the same time. The August 26, 2026 minutes were approved on Commissioner Bondi’s motion, Commissioner Chang’s second on a 7-0 vote. Vice Chair Benson was off the dais. Commissioners Alvizo, McNary, and Ramirez were absent. Approve the minutes of the Joint Inclusion Committee special called meeting on August 12, 2026. Items 1 and 2 were taken up at the same time. 1 JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2026 The August 12, 2026 minutes were approved on Commissioner Bondi’s motion, Commissioner Chang’s second on a 7-0 vote. Vice Chair Benson was off the dais. Commissioners Alvizo, McNary, and Ramirez were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Staff briefing regarding the Creative Reset Phase II: Reimagining Austin’s Cultural Facilities and Museums. Briefing by Candice Cooper, Interim Chief Administrative Officer, ACME. The briefing was made by Candice Cooper, Interim Chief Administrative Officer, and Matrex Kilgore, Division Manager, Cultural Education & Programs, ACME. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. 5. Discussion regarding the final schedule for home commission updates to the Joint Inclusion Committee. Discussion was held. Discussion regarding potential meeting dates and times for next year’s annual schedule. Discussion was held. WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS 6. Report from the FY2026-27 Budget Follow-Up Working Group regarding the status of budget recommendations. Report by Vice Chair Benson. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. Approve a recommendation regarding recognition of recent Austin Police Department shooting and supporting measures to provide public accountability. There was a motion by Vice Chair Benson, seconded by Commissioner Thakkar, to amend the recommendation to insert: “5. Austin City Council should urge the City Manager to direct the Austin Police Department to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of its existing de-escalation training, policies, and procedures and to prioritize improvements where deficiencies …
Central City District Plan Austin Planning | October 2026 Team Introductions Shanisha Johnson, PMP Project Lead/Principal Planner, City of Austin Romina Tafazzoli GIS Analyst/Senior Planner, City of Austin Chris Ryerson Division Manager, City of Austin Olivia Beams Senior Planner, City of Austin 2 Agenda 01 About the Project 02 Feedback to Future 03 Key Plan Content 04 Next Steps 3 About the Project Central City District Plan Lamar Blvd. University Area Downtown Austin I-35 South Central Waterfront About the Central City District Plan The 2011 Downtown Austin Plan is being updated as the Central City District Plan, including the University of Texas area and the South Central Waterfront. The Plan will create a 10-year blueprint for future growth and investments with a unified vision for improving land use, mobility, public spaces, and economic and cultural vibrancy in our urban core. It will align with existing citywide strategic plans and policies and seeks to build consensus for effective implementation. What Will This Plan Achieve? Community-informed vision and goals Place Types mapping to inform future development patterns Public realm and multimodal improvements Program, policy, project, and partnership recommendations Implementation Strategies 5 Plan Alignment Comprehensive Plan •Citywide guidance to foster a complete city •Citywide land use vision: Place Types Map Citywide Initiatives District Plans Small Area Plans •Recent Council policy frameworks for housing, transportation, and more •Citywide strategies applied to smaller areas in Austin •Plans for specific sites, such as high-capacity transit station areas or Downtown’s Palm District 6 From Feedback to the Future Vision on the Ground Future of the Central City District Vision, Goals, Objectives, and Actions Online surveys, popups, and community open houses Stakeholder Advisory Group feedback Planning analysis Imagine Austin Place Types Existing projects and policies Interagency Technical Advisory Group feedback Central City District Plan 8 Growth Concept Map Existing Character: Areas expected to generally maintain their existing character and development pattern. Mid to High Density Mixed Use: Areas expected to accommodate the greatest residential growth while supporting existing nonresidential uses, particularly around light rail expansion and other infrastructure investments. Cultural & Entertainment: Areas that reinforce Austin’s cultural and entertainment focus, with development supporting community events, activities, retail, and dining. Transitional Mixed Use: Areas that provide transitions in development intensity through a mix of uses and densities, while maintaining existing scale and adapting existing structures where appropriate Adaptive Reuse: Areas with concentrations …
