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Approved Minutes

REGULAR MEETING TOURISM COMMISSION MINUTES WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026 The Tourism Commission Board convened in a Regular Meeting on 11, March 2026, at 301 w. Second St. in Austin, Texas. Chair Ed Bailey called the Tourism Commission Board Meeting to order at 2:41 p.m. Board Members or Commissioners in Attendance: Chair Ed Bailey, Vice Chair Cristina Masters, Commissioners Greg Chanon, Bishop Chappell, Francisco Gamez, Sophia Gonzalez, Stefani Mathis, Anna Panossian, Max Pearce and Dani Pruitt APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approved the minutes of the Tourism Commission Board Special Called Meeting on February 9, 2026. The minutes were approved at the March 11, 2026, meeting on Commissioner Panossian’s motion, Commissioner Gamez’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Bishop Chappell, Stefani Mathis, and Greg Chanon were off the dais. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. Discussion regarding The Paramount Theatre’s 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. Presented by Jim Ritts, CEO Discussion regarding the Austin’s Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment (ACME) Department’s overview and updates. Presented by Angela Means, Director. Discussed. STAFF BRIEFINGS 4. Staff briefing regarding the reminder to Commissioners on the Board that we have 10 commissioners now, and upcoming elections for officers. The presentation was made by Felicia Burleson, Staff Liaison, Austin Convention Center Department. 1 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. Discussed. a. The Short-term Working Group has concluded their final report as a group and sunset this working group. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 6. 7. Commissioners recommend creating a new working group regarding ACME and H.O.T. funds Vice Chair Masters suggested adding a recommendation to council regarding this year’s Budget Chair, Ed Bailey, adjourned the meeting at 4:27 p.m. without objection. The minutes were approved at the April 8, 2026, meeting on Commissioner Panossian’s motion, Vice Chair Masters’ second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Bishop Chappell, Stefani Mathis, and Greg Chanon were absent. 2