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Agenda

SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of the TOURISM COMMISSION BOARD MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2025 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: Daniel Ronan, Chair, D9 Greg Chanon, D2 Francisco “Cisco” Gamez, D1 Stefani Mathis, D8 Dani Pruitt, D3 District 4 (vacant) CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Ed Bailey, Vice Chair, D5 Bishop Chappell, D6 Cristina Masters, D10 Anna Panossian, Mayoral Dan Webb, D7 AGENDA 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 October 8, 2025 STAFF BRIEFINGS 1. Staff briefing from Staff Liaison, Felicia Burleson, regarding commission board recent vacancy filled and status, deadlines, resources, and updates. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. Presentation by Visit Austin regarding an update on Austin Tourism Industry, including the Austin Convention Center and the Tourism Public Improvement District. Presentation by Tom Noonan, President & CEO. Presentation by Rally Austin regarding the work of the city-sponsored non-profit organization to maintain cultural spaces across Austin to the benefit of Austin tourism. Presentation by David Colligan, Chief Operating Officer. Discussion regarding the Tourism Commission Board vacancies. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. 6. 7. Discussion and possible action to modify the road map for 2026 Tourism Commission Meetings. Approve a recommendation to Council for the Council to continue Austin Convention Center construction project. Approve a recommendation to Council to approve the Rally Austin bond proposals for the 2026 bond election. WORKING GROUP UPDATE 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 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 the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Felicia or Burleson felicia.burleson@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. at Austin Convention Center Department, 978-1325 (512) at For more information on the Tourism Commission Board please contact Felicia Burleson at (512) 978-1325 or felicia.burleson@austintexas.gov. The next Tourism Commission meeting will be on December 10, 2025, in City Hall Chambers Room 1001 at 2:30pm.