February 9, 2026 Agenda — original pdf

SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of the TOURISM COMMISSION BOARD MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2026, AT 2:30 P.M. CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS ROOM 1001 300 W. 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Tourism Commission 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 Felicia Burleson, (512) 978-1325 or felicia.burleson@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Ed Bailey, Chair, D5 Greg Chanon, D2 Francisco “Cisco” Gamez, D1 Anna Panossian, Mayoral District 7 (vacant) District 9 (vacant) Cristina Masters, Vice Chair, D10 Bishop Chappell, D6 Stefani Mathis, D8 Dani Pruitt, D3 District 4 (vacant) 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 Tourism Commission Board Regular Meeting on January 14, 2026 STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing from Staff Liaison, Felicia Burleson, regarding commission board recent vacancy filled and new status, deadlines, resources, and updates. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation by the Austin Convention Center regarding design concepts for the new Austin Convention Center footprint/pad and discuss how the redevelopment will transform integration with surrounding areas. Presentation by Katy Zamesnik, Interim Director. 4. Presentation by the Downtown Austin Alliance regarding the Downtown Austin Alliance’s role in the planning process for creating a smarter, more integrated downtown. Presentation by Davon Barbour, Executive Director. 5. Presentation by the Waterloo Greenway Conservancy regarding the Waterloo Greenway Project - Phase II: The Confluence, exploring the role of planning in shaping a smarter, more integrated downtown, with a focus on the new Austin Convention Center design and tourism initiatives. Presentation by John Rigdon, Chief Planning & Design Officer. WORKING GROUP UPDATE 6. Update from the Short-Term Rental Working Group on any new reports regarding the STR’s new focus and efforts for recommendations. 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 …