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Agenda

REGULAR MEETING of the TOURISM COMMISSION BOARD WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 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 District 7 (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 Special Called Meeting on February 9, 2026 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation by The Paramount Theatre regarding the Renovation & Heritage Grant Update on the facility closure, key improvements to the historic venue, and a review of how Heritage Preservation Grant funds were utilized. Presentation by Jim Ritts, CEO. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation by Austin’s Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment (ACME) Department, regarding an Overview and Updates. Presentation by Angela Means, Director. STAFF BRIEFINGS 4. Staff briefing from Staff Liaison, Felicia Burleson, regarding commission board recent vacancy filled, deadlines, resources, and updates. WORKING GROUP UPDATE 5. 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 April 8, 2026.