REGULAR MEETING of the TOURISM COMMISSION BOARD WEDNESDAY, April 8, 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 Stefani Mathis, D8 Dani Pruitt, D3 District 9 (vacant) Cristina Masters, Vice Chair, D10 Bishop Chappell, D6 Sophia Gonzalez, D4 Anna Panossian, Mayoral Maxwell "Max" Pearce, D7 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 March 11, 2026 STAFF BRIEFINGS 1. Staff briefing from Staff Liaison, Felicia Burleson, regarding commission board recent vacancy filled, deadlines, resources, and updates. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation by Austin Transportation and Public Works regarding the presentation shared at the Urban Transportation Commission. Presentation by Anna Martin, Assistant Director. 3. Presentation by Austin Police Department regarding the presentation shared at the Mobility Committee. Presentation by Commander Michael Chancellor, APD 4. Presentation by Stream Reality Partners regarding an overview from Stream Realty regarding its role in revitalizing historic Sixth Street and understanding current efforts, future plans, and community stewardship within the context of Austin’s tourism industry. Presentation by Stream Reality Partners Representative. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. 6. Approve the creation of a working group to Hotel Occupancy Tax (H.O.T.) Grant Programs Working Group. 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 …
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6th Street Updates Austin Transportation & Public Works Austin Police Department Agenda Safety Pilot Overview PER Process for Long-Term Improvements Public Feedback Staff Recommendation Next Steps 2 6th Street Safety Pilot • Multi-department initiative to improve safety in the District • ATPW assisted with temporary materials to “test” new widened sidewalks, change in vehicle lanes • Signal timing changes to promote slow speeds, increase ped x-ing times • Close monitoring of pedestrian safety and traffic operations 3 6th St PER – Study of Long-Term Improvements Study Area: 6th Street (IH-35 to Congress Avenue). Purpose: Identify transportation and mobility improvements to form the long- term vision for the street. Goal: Develop a set (1) of recommended improvements with their associated costs. Build on lessons learned during pilot phase Schedule: Conclude PER by end of 2025; begin design in 2026 4 Alternative 1 5 Alternative 2 6 Alternative 3 7 Public Feedback Preserving character and supporting local businesses Pedestrianization and car-free street Greenery, shade and trees Protected bike lanes Loading zones and delivery access Safety and cleanliness 8 Staff Recommendation: Alternative 3 9 Next Steps Publish final Preliminary Engineering Report for 6th Street – COMPLETE Initiate design process for 6th Street – In Progress Explore opportunities to add/improve east-wide bike lanes in downtown – In Progress 10 Public Safety • Creation of Downtown Austin Rapid Response and Public Order Teams • Partnerships: TABC, Code Enforcement, Public Health, Fire, EMS • Community Prosecution and Abatement • Public Service Education Campaigns • DWI Initiative 11
