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Agenda

REGULAR MEETING of the TOURISM COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, JULY 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 April Thedford, (512) 404-4054 or april.thedford@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Ed Bailey, Chair, District 5 Greg Chanon, District 2 Francisco “Cisco” Gamez, District 1 Stefani Mathis, District 8 Maxwell "Max" Pearce, District 7 Catherine Whited, District 9 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Cristina Masters, Vice Chair, District 10 Bishop Chappell, District 6 Sophia Gonzalez, District 4 Anna Panossian, Mayoral Dani Pruitt, District 3 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 Regular Meeting on June 10, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation by Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment, regarding an overview of the Hotel Occupancy Tax Grants. Presentation by Laura Odegaard, Acting Division Manager. 3. Presentation by Austin Woman’s Club, 2026 Heritage Preservation Capital Grant recipient, regarding an overview of the organization, its role in the tourism industry and plans for their heritage grant. Presentation by Mary Ann Golden, President. 4. Presentation by Preservation Austin, 2026 Heritage Event Grant recipient, regarding an overview of the organization, its role in the tourism industry and plans for their heritage grant. Presentation by Bridget Gayle Ground, Learning and Engagement Manager. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS 5. Discuss and approve the annual report of the Tourism Commission. WORKING GROUP UPDATE 6. Update from Hotel Occupancy Tax (H.O.T.) Grant Programs Working Group. STAFF BRIEFING 7. Briefing on commission deadlines and resources by April Thedford, Commission Liaison. 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 April Thedford at Austin Convention Center, at (512) 404-4054 or april.thedford@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Tourism Commission please contact April Thedford at (512) 404-4054 or april.thedford@austintexas.gov. The next Tourism Commission meeting will be on September 9, 2026.