Austin Housing: Schedule Set, Public Speaks
Here's a summary of what the Austin City Council's Housing and Planning Committee addressed at its special meeting:
- The Housing and Planning Committee held a special meeting that primarily focused on internal administrative matters rather than new policy decisions.
- The committee offered an opportunity for up to five members of the public to speak on topics not specifically listed on the meeting's agenda.
- Members considered approving the minutes from their prior meeting, which took place on September 16, 2025.
- A key part of the meeting involved discussing and potentially deciding on the committee's official meeting schedule for the entire 2026 calendar year.
- The committee also began planning for future sessions by identifying potential topics and items for later discussion.
Full Transcript
THE HOUSING AND PLANNING COMMITTEE WILL MEET ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2026 AT 10:00 AM, AUSTIN CITY HALL 301 W. SECOND STREET, AUSTIN, TX AND SOME MEMBERS MAY BE PARTICIPATING VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE Natasha Harper Madison, Chair Mike Siegel, Vice-Chair José "Chito" Vela Paige Ellis Special Called Public comment will be allowed in person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in person or remotely. Items posted for possible action are available for sign-up. Briefings are not open for sign-up. For full instructions on participation in person or by telephone, please visit the Council Committee Information Center home page, which is linked here: https://www.austintexas.gov/department/city-council/council/council_committee_info_center.htm A quorum of the City Council may be present at this meeting. Action will only be taken by the members of the committee. The committee may go into a closed session under the Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071, of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from legal counsel on any item on this agenda. CALL TO ORDER Public Communication: General Speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed three minutes to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. This section is limited to 5 speakers. Approval of Minutes 1. Approve the minutes of the September 16, 2025, Housing and Planning Committee Meeting. Discussion and Possible Action 2. Discussion and possible action regarding setting the Housing & Planning Committee meeting dates for calendar year 2026. Sponsors: Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, and Mayor Pro Tem José ''Chito'' Vela Future Items 3. Identify items to be discussed at future meetings. ADJOURN For assistance, please call 512-974-2210 or TTY users route through 711. 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.