REGULAR MEETING OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Environmental 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 Nicole Corona, 737-291-3084, Nicole.Corona@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Mariana Krueger, Chair Jennifer Bristol, Vice Chair Haris Qureshi, Secretary Richard Brimer Isabella Changsut Annie Fierro AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Justin Fleury Martin Luecke Allison Morrison David Sullivan The first ten 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 Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on August 5, 2026. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Name: 5811 Southwest Parkway Site-Specific SOS Amendment, C20-2026-008 Applicant: Thompson Land Engineering Location: 5811 Southwest Parkway, Austin, Texas, 78735 Council District: 8 Staff: Leslie Lilly, Environmental Conservation Program Manager, Austin Watershed leslie.lilly@austintexas.gov; Sean Watson, Environmental Protection, 512-535-8914, Austin Watershed Coordinator, Program sean.watson@austintexas.gov Applicant Request: In response to Council Resolution No. 20190131-040, consider a site- specific amendment to City Code Chapter 25-8, Subchapter A, Article 13 (Save Our Springs Initiative), as minimally required to address development at the site located at 5811 Southwest Parkway. Staff Recommendation: Recommended with conditions 512-963-2167, Protection, WORKING GROUP UPDATE 3. 4. Update from the Artificial Turf Working Group regarding future meeting dates. Update from the Dog’s Head Working Group regarding the meeting on August 6, 2026, and future meeting dates. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS City Code requires at least two board members sponsor an item to be included on an agenda. This section of the agenda provides members an opportunity to request items for future agendas. Staff should assume that if there is no objection from other members expressed at the meeting, the members’ silence indicates approval for staff to include on the next agenda. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2026 The Environmental Commission convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405, located at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Krueger called the Environmental Commission Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Mariana Krueger, Chair Jennifer Bristol, Vice Chair Haris Qureshi, Secretary Justin Fleury Martin Luecke Allision Morrison David Sullivan Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Richard Brimer Annie Fierro PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Kimery Duda, The Expedition School. Adam Shedlosky, The Expedition School. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on July 15, 2026. The minutes from the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on July 15, 2026, were approved on Commissioner Sullivan’s motion, Commissioner Luecke’s second, on a 9-0. Commissioner Changsut was absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding an update to the Bird-Friendly Design Resolution. Presentation by Leslie Lilly, Lily Rerecich, and Hannelore Sederholm, Austin Watershed Protection. Sponsored by Chair Krueger and Vice Chair Bristol. The presentation was made by Leslie Lilly, Lily Rerecich, and Hannelore Sederholm, Austin Watershed Protection. 1 PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. Name: Great Wave - D Permit, SP-2026-0221D Applicant: John Dailey, Gray AES, PSC Location: 3900 West Howard Lane, Austin, Texas, 78728 Council District: 7 Staff: Brad Jackson, Environmental Compliance Specialist Senior, Austin Development Services, 512-974-2128, Brad.Jackson@austintexas.gov Applicant Request: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut up to 20 feet; request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill up to 20 feet. Staff Recommendation: Recommended with conditions The public hearing was conducted and a motion to close the public hearing was approved on Commissioner Sullivan’s motion, Commissioner Luecke’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Changsut was absent. The motion to recommend the project Great Wave - D Permit, SP-2026-0221D, located at 3900 West Howard Lane, to Council with conditions was approved on Secretary Qureshi’s motion, Commissioner Sullivan’s second, on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Brimer abstained. Commissioner Changsut was absent. COMMITTEE UPDATES 4. Update from the Urban Forestry Committee regarding upcoming meeting dates. Sponsored by Chair Krueger and Commissioner Brimer. The update was given by Commissioner Brimer. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Update from the Artificial Turf Working Group regarding future meeting dates. Sponsored by Chair Krueger and Commissioner Sullivan. ADJOURNMENT Chair Krueger adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m. without objection. 2
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: August 19, 2026 5811 Southwest Parkway Site-Specific SOS Amendment C20-2026-008 Thompson Land Engineering LOCATION: 5811 Southwest Parkway COUNCIL DISTRICT: 8 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: Leslie Lilly, Environmental Conservation Program Manager, Austin Watershed Protection, 512-535-8914, leslie.lilly@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: REQUEST: Sean Watson, Environmental Program Coordinator, Austin Watershed Protection, 512-963-2167, sean.watson@austintexas.gov Barton Creek Watershed/Barton Springs Zone In response to Council Resolution No. 20190131-040, consider a site- specific amendment to City Code Chapter 25-8, Subchapter A, Article 13 (Save Our Springs Initiative), as minimally required to address development at the site located at 5811 Southwest Parkway. Page 2 of 2 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Recommended with conditions STAFF CONDITIONS: 1. Development proposed for 5811 Southwest Parkway shall comply with 25-8, Subchapter A, Article 13 (Save Our Springs Initiative) at the time of permit application, except as modified below. a. Section A of 25-8-514 (Pollution Prevention Required) shall be modified to allow a maximum impervious cover for the site of 33.5% gross site area. 2. Additionally, development proposed for 5811 Southwest Parkway, shall comply with the following requirements: a. Small reduction in impervious cover from 33.9% to 33.5% b. SOS non-degradation water quality treatment for entire site c. Austin Energy Green Building rating of 2 star d. Bird friendly building design e. Integrated Pest Management f. No artificial turf g. h. Complies with the Hill Country Roadway regulations i. Two electric charging stations j. Caliper inches of trees for mitigation has increased by Interpretive signage 1 inch (3-inch to 4-inch) k. All disturbed areas are shown to be revegetated with 609S l. Landscape plants will be Texas native plantings
MEMORANDUM To: From: Date: Subject: Mariana Kreuger, Chair, and Commissioners of the Environmental Commission Liz Johnston, Environmental Officer Austin Watershed Protection August 12, 2026 Site-Specific SOS Amendment for 5811 Southwest Parkway SPC-2025-0066C The purpose of this memorandum is to inform you that on the August 19, 2026, Environmental Commission agenda is a proposed amendment to the City’s Save Our Springs ordinance and related variances to Chapter 25-8 of the Land Development Code. The ordinance is being brought forward to enable development at the site located at 5811 Southwest Parkway (SPC-2025-0066C). This action concerns land located in the Barton Springs Zone. Project Description and Background On January 31, 2019, City Council approved Resolution No. 20190131-040 to initiate variances and amendments to the Land Development Code, including site-specific amendments to Chapter 25-8, Subchapter A, Article 13 (Save Our Springs Initiative) as minimally required to address development related to the proposed development at 5811 Southwest Parkway. The 3.206-acre site is an abandoned mobile home park with outdated septic systems and failing drain fields that were constructed several years before the property was annexed by the City of Austin. The septic fields are to be removed, and the new development will be utilizing public wastewater. The applicant is proposing a site-specific SOS amendment to allow for the proposed development of the site while providing on site water quality treatment, a small reduction in impervious cover, and native plantings. The site is in the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone and Barton Springs Zone within the Barton Creek Watershed. The entire 3.206-acre site is located in uplands with no Critical Water Quality Zone (CWQZ) or Water Quality Transition Zone (WQTZ). There are also no Critical Environmental Features (CEFs) on the site. The existing impervious cover is 1.0258 acres or 44,683.848 square feet. Summary of Code Amendment The amendment under consideration is related to proposed development at 5811 Southwest Parkway that was submitted for review in February 2025. The property is located in the Barton Creek Page 1 of 3 Date: Subject: August 12, 2026 Site-Specific SOS Amendment for 5811 Southwest Parkway SPC-2025-0066C Watershed, in the Barton Springs Zone, and within the recharge zone of the Edwards Aquifer, which pursuant to current city code and the Save Our Springs (SOS) ordinance, requires non-degradation water quality treatment for all development and impervious cover limited to 15% Net Site Area (NSA). The 3.026-acre site located at 5811 Southwest Parkway is …
5811 Southwest Parkway Site-Specific SOS Amendment SPC-2025-0066C Austin Watershed Protection | August 19, 2026 SOS Amendment ▪ 1992 Save Our Springs (SOS) ordinance adopted by citizen initiative ▪ Per 25-8-515, variances to SOS are not allowed ▪ Supermajority of Council must approve amendments to SOS ▪ Council Resolution #20190131-040 on January 31st, 2019 “The City Council initiates site specific amendments to the Land Development Code, including Chapter 25-8, Subchapter A, Article 13 (Save Our Springs Initiative), as minimally required to address proposed redevelopment of the 3.026- acre site located at 5811 Southwest Parkway.” 2 The Site SPC-2025-0066C 3 Site Features ▪ Barton Creek Watershed ▪ Barton Springs Zone Classification ▪ Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone ▪ Full Purpose Jurisdiction ▪ Council District 8 ▪ All uplands (no Critical Water Quality Zone (CWQZ); no Water Quality Transition Zone (WQTZ) ▪ No Critical Environmental Features (CEFs) ▪ 3.206 Acres ▪ Existing Impervious Cover 33.9% (1.0258 acres or 44,683.848 sqft) ▪ Septic fields will be removed and the new development will utilize public wastewater 4 The Site 5 The Site 6 SOS Initiating Resolution ▪ January 31, 2019: City Council initiates a site-specific amendment to the Land Development Code, including Chapter 25-8, Subchapter A, Article 13 (Save Our Springs Initiative), as minimally required to address proposed redevelopment of 5811 Southwest Parkway. ▪ Once a complete application for development has been filed by representatives of 5811 Southwest Parkway (submitted February 2025), the City Manager is directed to work with the applicant to minimize departure from code requirements while maximizing environmental protection and return to Council with an ordinance that: a) allows for no increase in existing impervious cover on the site; if feasible, identifies ways to decrease the amount of impervious cover; b) c) provides water quality treatment consistent with City Code Section 25-8-26 (Redevelopment Exception in the Barton Springs Zone) for all redevelopment areas and to the extent feasible for the entire site; incorporates additional environmental and resource-efficient strategies; and d) e) preserves the requirements of the Hill Country Roadway regulations. 7 SOS Amendment ▪ SOS requirement for impervious cover limited to 15% Net Site Area (NSA) (0.4539 acres or 19,771.88 sqft) ▪ Proposed impervious cover reduced from 33.9% to 33.5% Gross Site Area (GSA) (1.01 acres or 43,995.60 sqft) 8 SOS Amendment ▪ SOS requirement for non-degradation water quality treatment ▪ The initiating resolution only requires Barton Springs Zone Redevelopment level water quality …
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET C20-2026-008 Amendment: C20-2026-008 Site-Specific SOS Amendment. Description: Amends Land Development Code (LDC) 25-8 Article 13 Save Our Springs Initiative of the Land Development Code for proposed development at 5811 Southwest Parkway. Proposed Language: Consider an ordinance granting a site-specific amendment to City Code Chapter 25-8, Subchapter A, Article 13 (Save Our Springs Initiative), as minimally required to address development at the site located at 5811 Southwest Parkway. This action concerns land located in the Barton Springs Zone. Summary of proposed code amendment The amendment under consideration is related to proposed development at 5811 Southwest Parkway that was submitted for review in February 2025. The property is located in the Barton Creek Watershed, in the Barton Springs Zone, and within the recharge zone of the Edwards Aquifer, which pursuant to current city code and the Save Our Springs (SOS) ordinance, requires non-degradation water quality treatment for all development and impervious cover limited to 15% Net Site Area (NSA). The 3.026-acre site located at 5811 Southwest Parkway is an abandoned mobile home park. To redevelop the site as a childcare facility (commercial), the owner is committed to no expansion of impervious cover and standards that meet and exceed all the requirements of the Barton Springs Zone redevelopment ordinance. The owner is also committed to incorporating additional environmental and resource-efficient strategies such as rainwater harvesting systems and green roofs, design of swales and appropriate setbacks integrated into a healthy landscape, clustered development and hardscapes to preserve undisturbed space and trees, use of native plant species, and no use of toxic pesticides and herbicides. The SOS ordinance would limit the total impervious cover for the site to 15% Net Site Area (NSA) (0.4539 acres or 19,771.88 sqft). The proposed SOS amendment requests an impervious cover limit of 33.5% Gross Site Area (GSA) (1.01 acres or 43,995.60 sqft). The site currently has existing impervious cover of 33.9% (1.0258 acres or 44,683.848 sqft ). Lastly, because LDC 25-8-515 prohibits variances from the SOS Ordinance, a site-specific amendment to the SOS Ordinance approved by a supermajority of the City Council is necessary to allow the proposed development of 5811 Southwest Parkway. The proposed site-specific SOS amendments are being requested to allow the following improvements: • Removal of an abandoned mobile home park with outdated septic systems and failing drain fields • Construction of a childcare facility with a covered play area, sport court, …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CODES AND ORDINANCES JOINT COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER (PDC), ROOM 2103 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 Some members of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee may be participating by videoconference. 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 Jordan Feldman at (512) 974-7288, Jordan.Feldman@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez, Chair Betsy Greenberg, Vice Chair Alejandra Flores Chris Gannon CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Casey Haney Felicity Maxwell Lonny Stern AGENDA Speakers signed up for public communication will each be allowed three minutes to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee special called meeting on April 29, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. C20-2026-008 5811 Southwest Parkway SOS Amendment: Approve a recommendation to Planning Commission to amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development Code) to grant a site- specific amendment to City Code Chapter 25-8, Subchapter A, Article 13 (Save Our Springs Initiative), as minimally required to address development at the site located at 5811 Southwest Parkway described in SPC-2025-0066C. This action concerns land located in the Barton Springs Zone. 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 Jordan Feldman at Austin Planning, at (512) 974-7288, Jordan.Feldman@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee, please contact Jordan Feldman at (512) 974-7288, Jordan.Feldman@austintexas.gov.
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE CODES AND ORDINANCES JOINT COMMITTEE DRAFT MINUTES WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER (PDC), ROOM 2103 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 The Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee convened in a special called meeting on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Barrera-Ramirez called the meeting of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee to order at 6:17 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Vice Chair Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Betsy Greenberg Commissioners in Attendance Virtually: Felicity Maxwell Chris Gannon AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee regular meeting on April 15, 2026. The minutes from the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee on April 15, 2026 were approved on Commissioner Greenberg’s motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second on a 4-0 vote. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. C20-2025-16 Downtown Density Bonus Update Phase 1: Amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to repeal regulations related to Downtown Density Bonus Program and Rainey Street Subdistrict Regulations and establish new Downtown Density Bonus 400 (DDB400) and Downtown Density Bonus 850 (DDB850) combining districts, that grant additional building height and modifies uses and site development regulations, in exchange for affordable housing and other community benefits, for properties that are located Downtown. The motion to recommend the staff recommendation to Planning Commission failed on Commissioner Gannon’s motion due to a lack of a second. The item was moved forward to Planning Commission without a recommendation. 3. Officer Elections. Conduct elections for Chair and Vice Chair. Commissioner Barrera-Ramirez was elected as Chair on Commissioner Greenberg’s motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second on a 4-0 vote. Commissioner Greenberg was elected as Vice Chair on Commissioner Barrera- Ramirez's motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second on a 4-0 vote. STAFF BREIFINGS 4. Staff briefing on the April 2026 Schedule of Active Code Amendments Gantt Chart. Presentation by Jordan Feldman, Principal Planner, Austin Planning. Not presented due to a lack of quorum. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None were discussed. ADJOURNMENT Chair Barrera-Ramirez adjourned the meeting at 6:55pm due to a lack of quorum. 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 …
MEMORANDUM To: From: Date: Subject: Mariana Kreuger, Chair, and Commissioners of the Environmental Commission Liz Johnston, Environmental Officer Austin Watershed Protection August 12, 2026 Site-Specific SOS Amendment for 5811 Southwest Parkway SPC-2025-0066C The purpose of this memorandum is to inform you that on the August 19, 2026, Environmental Commission agenda is a proposed amendment to the City’s Save Our Springs ordinance and related variances to Chapter 25-8 of the Land Development Code. The ordinance is being brought forward to enable development at the site located at 5811 Southwest Parkway (SPC-2025-0066C). This action concerns land located in the Barton Springs Zone. Project Description and Background On January 31, 2019, City Council approved Resolution No. 20190131-040 to initiate variances and amendments to the Land Development Code, including site-specific amendments to Chapter 25-8, Subchapter A, Article 13 (Save Our Springs Initiative) as minimally required to address development related to the proposed development at 5811 Southwest Parkway. The 3.206-acre site is an abandoned mobile home park with outdated septic systems and failing drain fields that were constructed several years before the property was annexed by the City of Austin. The septic fields are to be removed, and the new development will be utilizing public wastewater. The applicant is proposing a site-specific SOS amendment to allow for the proposed development of the site while providing on site water quality treatment, a small reduction in impervious cover, and native plantings. The site is in the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone and Barton Springs Zone within the Barton Creek Watershed. The entire 3.206-acre site is located in uplands with no Critical Water Quality Zone (CWQZ) or Water Quality Transition Zone (WQTZ). There are also no Critical Environmental Features (CEFs) on the site. The existing impervious cover is 1.0258 acres or 44,683.848 square feet. Summary of Code Amendment The amendment under consideration is related to proposed development at 5811 Southwest Parkway that was submitted for review in February 2025. The property is located in the Barton Creek Page 1 of 3 Date: Subject: August 12, 2026 Site-Specific SOS Amendment for 5811 Southwest Parkway SPC-2025-0066C Watershed, in the Barton Springs Zone, and within the recharge zone of the Edwards Aquifer, which pursuant to current city code and the Save Our Springs (SOS) ordinance, requires non-degradation water quality treatment for all development and impervious cover limited to 15% Net Site Area (NSA). The 3.026-acre site located at 5811 Southwest Parkway is …
5811 Southwest Parkway Site-Specific SOS Amendment SPC-2025-0066C Austin Watershed Protection | August 19, 2026 SOS Amendment ▪ 1992 Save Our Springs (SOS) ordinance adopted by citizen initiative ▪ Per 25-8-515, variances to SOS are not allowed ▪ Supermajority of Council must approve amendments to SOS ▪ Council Resolution #20190131-040 on January 31st, 2019 “The City Council initiates site specific amendments to the Land Development Code, including Chapter 25-8, Subchapter A, Article 13 (Save Our Springs Initiative), as minimally required to address proposed redevelopment of the 3.026- acre site located at 5811 Southwest Parkway.” 2 The Site SPC-2025-0066C 3 Site Features ▪ Barton Creek Watershed ▪ Barton Springs Zone Classification ▪ Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone ▪ Full Purpose Jurisdiction ▪ Council District 8 ▪ All uplands (no Critical Water Quality Zone (CWQZ); no Water Quality Transition Zone (WQTZ) ▪ No Critical Environmental Features (CEFs) ▪ 3.206 Acres ▪ Existing Impervious Cover 33.9% (1.0258 acres or 44,683.848 sqft) ▪ Septic fields will be removed and the new development will utilize public wastewater 4 The Site 5 The Site 6 SOS Initiating Resolution ▪ January 31, 2019: City Council initiates a site-specific amendment to the Land Development Code, including Chapter 25-8, Subchapter A, Article 13 (Save Our Springs Initiative), as minimally required to address proposed redevelopment of 5811 Southwest Parkway. ▪ Once a complete application for development has been filed by representatives of 5811 Southwest Parkway (submitted February 2025), the City Manager is directed to work with the applicant to minimize departure from code requirements while maximizing environmental protection and return to Council with an ordinance that: a) allows for no increase in existing impervious cover on the site; if feasible, identifies ways to decrease the amount of impervious cover; b) c) provides water quality treatment consistent with City Code Section 25-8-26 (Redevelopment Exception in the Barton Springs Zone) for all redevelopment areas and to the extent feasible for the entire site; incorporates additional environmental and resource-efficient strategies; and d) e) preserves the requirements of the Hill Country Roadway regulations. 7 SOS Amendment ▪ SOS requirement for impervious cover limited to 15% Net Site Area (NSA) (0.4539 acres or 19,771.88 sqft) ▪ Proposed impervious cover reduced from 33.9% to 33.5% Gross Site Area (GSA) (1.01 acres or 43,995.60 sqft) 8 SOS Amendment ▪ SOS requirement for non-degradation water quality treatment ▪ The initiating resolution only requires Barton Springs Zone Redevelopment level water quality …
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET C20-2026-008 Amendment: C20-2026-008 Site-Specific SOS Amendment. Description: Amends Land Development Code (LDC) 25-8 Article 13 Save Our Springs Initiative of the Land Development Code for proposed development at 5811 Southwest Parkway. Proposed Language: Consider an ordinance granting a site-specific amendment to City Code Chapter 25-8, Subchapter A, Article 13 (Save Our Springs Initiative), as minimally required to address development at the site located at 5811 Southwest Parkway. This action concerns land located in the Barton Springs Zone. Summary of proposed code amendment The amendment under consideration is related to proposed development at 5811 Southwest Parkway that was submitted for review in February 2025. The property is located in the Barton Creek Watershed, in the Barton Springs Zone, and within the recharge zone of the Edwards Aquifer, which pursuant to current city code and the Save Our Springs (SOS) ordinance, requires non-degradation water quality treatment for all development and impervious cover limited to 15% Net Site Area (NSA). The 3.026-acre site located at 5811 Southwest Parkway is an abandoned mobile home park. To redevelop the site as a childcare facility (commercial), the owner is committed to no expansion of impervious cover and standards that meet and exceed all the requirements of the Barton Springs Zone redevelopment ordinance. The owner is also committed to incorporating additional environmental and resource-efficient strategies such as rainwater harvesting systems and green roofs, design of swales and appropriate setbacks integrated into a healthy landscape, clustered development and hardscapes to preserve undisturbed space and trees, use of native plant species, and no use of toxic pesticides and herbicides. The SOS ordinance would limit the total impervious cover for the site to 15% Net Site Area (NSA) (0.4539 acres or 19,771.88 sqft). The proposed SOS amendment requests an impervious cover limit of 33.5% Gross Site Area (GSA) (1.01 acres or 43,995.60 sqft). The site currently has existing impervious cover of 33.9% (1.0258 acres or 44,683.848 sqft ). Lastly, because LDC 25-8-515 prohibits variances from the SOS Ordinance, a site-specific amendment to the SOS Ordinance approved by a supermajority of the City Council is necessary to allow the proposed development of 5811 Southwest Parkway. The proposed site-specific SOS amendments are being requested to allow the following improvements: • Removal of an abandoned mobile home park with outdated septic systems and failing drain fields • Construction of a childcare facility with a covered play area, sport court, …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2026, AT 6 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Zoning and Platting 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 2 p.m. on the day of the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, please use the QR code or link at the end of this document. If you have questions regarding speaker registration, please contact Ella Garcia, Staff Liaison, at LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-978-0821. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Hank Smith, Chair (District 8) Betsy Greenberg, Vice Chair (District 10) Ryan Puzycki, Secretary (District 7) Alejandra Flores, Parliamentarian (District 5) Luis Osta Lugo (Mayor’s Representative) Scott Boone (District 1) David Fouts (District 2) Lonny Stern (District 3) Andrew Cortes (District 4) Christian Tschoepe (District 6) Taylor Major (District 9) Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0821 Attorney: Jenna Schwartz, 512-978-0871 Page 1 of 5 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first four 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 Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, and August 4, 2026. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Rezoning: Location: C14-2025-0064 - Circle C Tract 110; District 8 11010 ½ South Mopac Expressway Southbound, Slaughter Creek Watershed Owner/Applicant: Circle C Land, L.P. (Erin D. Pickens) Agent: Request: Drenner Group PC (Amanda Swor) CS-MU-CO to CS-MU-CO, to change conditions of zoning for Tract 1 and GO-MU-CO to GO-MU-CO, to change conditions of zoning for Tract 2 Recommended Nancy Estrada, 512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov Austin Planning Staff Rec.: Staff: 3. EV Variance: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: SP-2026-0221D - ESP - Great Wave - D Permit; District 7 3900 W Howard Lane, Walnut Creek ICU Med (Nicole Nguyen) Gray Construction (John Dailey) Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut up to 20 feet. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill up to 20 …
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ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2025-0064 – Circle C Tract 110 DISTRICT: 8 ADDRESS: 11010-1/2 South Mopac Expressway Southbound ZONING FROM: CS-MU-CO, GO-MU-CO TO: CS-MU-CO, GO-MU-CO, as amended, to change conditions of zoning for the subject tract (Tract 1 and Tract 2), including modification of the conditional overlay to remove prohibited uses and remove the provision which prohibits vehicular access to Dahlgreen Avenue in Ordinance No. 020801-31. SITE AREA: 67.138 acres 67.432 acres, as amended* *On July 13, 2026, the applicant amended the rezoning request to revise the subject tract boundary to include an additional 0.294 acres. PROPERTY OWNER: Circle C Land, L.P. (Erin D. Pickens) AGENT: Drenner Group PC (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Nancy Estrada (512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant general commercial services – mixed use – conditional overlay (CS-MU-CO) combining district zoning on Tract 1 and general office-mixed use-conditional overlay (GO-MU-CO) combining district zoning on Tract 2, to change conditions of zoning in Ordinance No. 020801-31. The Conditional Overlay will be modified to remove the following prohibited uses on Tract 1 only: Multifamily residential, General retail sales (convenience), General retail sales (general), Financial services, Personal improvement services, Restaurant (general) and Medical offices (over 5,000 square feet). The provision which prohibits vehicular access to Dahlgreen Avenue will be removed from Tract 1 and Tract 2 (subject tract). The modifications to the Conditional Overlay described above apply only to the subject tract. 02 C14-2025-0064 - Circle C Tract 110; District 81 of 139 C14-2025-0064 Page 2 ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 18, 2026: August 4, 2026: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND STAFF TO AUGUST 18, 2026 [B. GREENBERG; D. FOUTS – 2ND] (6-0) R. PUZYCKI, A. FLORES, S. BOONE, T. MAJOR, A. CORTES – ABSENT May 5, 2026: APPROVED CS-MU-CO COMBINING DISTRICT ZONING, to change conditions of zoning, with ADDED CONDITIONS. The Conditional Overlay will add the following prohibited uses to Tract B: Automotive Sales, Personal Storage, Pawn Shop Services, Vehicle Storage and limits the impervious cover to 16.38 acres, limits retail to 10,000 square feet and limits the maximum number of units to 1,000. [L. STERN; A. FLORES – 2ND] (8-0) L. OSTA LUGO, T. MAJOR, C. TSCHOEPE – ABSENT April 21, 2026: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE NEIGHBORHOOD TO MAY 5, 2026 [H. SMITH; B. GREENBERG – 2ND] (8-0) A. FLORES, T. MAJOR, C. TSCHOEPE – …
02 C14-2025-0064 - Circle C Tract 110; District 8128 of 139 02 C14-2025-0064 - Circle C Tract 110; District 8129 of 139 Chris Morehouse Circle C Resident June 23, 2025 Nancy Estrada Planner Principal, Current Planning Division Planning Department City of Austin P.O. Box 1088 Austin, TX 78767-1088 Subject: Formal Opposition to Proposed Zoning Change - Case C14-2025-0064 Dear Ms. Estrada, This letter serves as my formal complaint and continued strong opposition to the proposed zoning change, Case Number C14-2025-0064, affecting the area near Trelawney and Galsworthy in the 78739 zip code. This letter is submitted in follow-up to our recent email correspondence. As a resident of this neighborhood, my family and I made the significant decision to purchase our home based, in large part, on the existing commercial zoning of the adjacent open space. This specific zoning designation was a crucial factor in our home-buying process and directly contributed to the value proposition that attracted us to this community. Any alteration to this zoning directly impacts our property's value and the established character of our neighborhood. In addition to the concerns outlined above, I wish to emphasize several other critical negative impacts of this proposed zoning change: ● School Infrastructure: The increased residential density will place additional strain on Kiker Elementary and other local schools that are already operating at or beyond capacity. This will inevitably lead to overcrowding, larger class sizes, and a diminished educational experience for our children. ● Traffic and Safety: Our neighborhood roads and the Mopac corridor are already significantly congested during peak hours. Adding a substantial residential development will exacerbate these existing traffic problems, leading to longer commute times, increased frustration, and creating considerable safety concerns for pedestrians, cyclists, and existing residents due to higher vehicle volumes. ● Quality of Life: The proposed development will inevitably lead to increased noise levels, particularly from construction and a higher density of residents, and greater light pollution. These changes will fundamentally alter the peaceful, established character of our neighborhood. Residents who chose to live in Circle C for its current quiet environment and quality of life will face a significant degradation in their living 02 C14-2025-0064 - Circle C Tract 110; District 8130 of 139 conditions. ● Environmental Impact: The influx of new residents living in this area 24/7 will create ongoing environmental pressures, including increased demand on water resources, greater waste generation, and potential impacts on …
GREAT WAVE "D" AND "C" PLAN SET NOTES: 1. PROJECT GREAT WAVE "C" SITE PLAN APPROVAL PENDING PROJECT GREAT WAVE "D" SITE PLAN APPROVAL. 2. PROJECT GREAT WAVE "D" SITE PLAN MID SUBMITTED TO CITY OF AUSTIN ON MARCH 25, 2026 FOR EXPEDITED SITE PLAN PROCESS REVIEW. Z H E E H Z EHZ Z H E E L C Y C E R E S A E L P Water Easement Water Easement N 26°25'08" E 695.11' Water Easement Sidewalk Easement N 27°44'45" E 1,027.50' N 27°49'16" E 313.02' N 27°45'08" E 346.90' 3 2 9 . 5 5 ' S 6 7 ° 3 1 5 2 " E ' EHZ Z H E Z H E N 6 7 ° 1 3 0 3 " W ' 2 , 3 8 4 . 5 0 ' E H Z E H Z E H Z E H Z E H Z 10' P.U.E REFERENCE CONTOURS PFLUGERVILLE WEST NE FROM COA GIS Z H E Z H E Z H E Z H E LINE TABLE Line # Direction Length L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 L6 L7 L8 L9 L10 L11 L12 S79°29'18"E S79°04'08"E 2.00 9.50 N78°10'50"W 50.00 S79°04'08"E 10.50 N79°30'53"W 177.36 S19°23'41"E 88.70 S08°03'36"W 116.40 S80°31'21"E 145.34 S24°24'25"W 194.22 S18°04'35"W 423.82 S60°36'41"W 69.92 N84°15'30"W 96.63 CURVE TABLE Curve # Radius Length Chord Direction Chord Length DELTA C1 2,845.50 660.74 S 03°36'02" E 659.26 13°18'16" C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 C9 7,180.50 720.48 S 05°57'02" W 720.18 5°44'56" 7,182.45 263.94 S 09°52'44" W 263.93 2°06'20" 7,192.00 111.58 S 11°22'32" W 111.58 0°53'20" 7,142.00 110.81 N 11°22'32" E 110.81 0°53'20" 7,152.45 263.72 N 09°52'31" E 263.71 2°06'45" 7,177.50 423.88 S 15°39'14" W 423.82 3°23'01" 1,467.41 102.78 N 82°04'29" W 102.76 4°00'47" 1,157.79 344.35 N 75°44'17" W 343.08 17°02'27" E H Z E H Z EHZ E H Z Z H E Z H E Z H E E H Z EHZ C 9 Z H E CEF F E C C E F EHZ CEF EHZ Z H E EHZ EHZ EHZ EHZ L9 EHZ EHZ EHZ L10 EHZ Z Z H Q E W C CWQZ EHZ 15'/30' DRAINAGE & P.U.E. WATER LINE EASEMENT EHZ QZ CW EHZ CWQZ 15' ELECTRIC EASEMENT 15' DRIANAGE AND LANDSCAPE EASEMENT EHZ EHZ L7 L 8 C7 7.5' P.U.E. 15' P.U.E. EHZ CWQZ EHZ L 1 2 C 8 EHZ …
E L C Y C E R E S A E L P GRAY AES, PSC 10 Quality Street Lexington, Kentucky 40507-1450 Telephone: (859) 474-8666 10 Quality Street Lexington, Kentucky 40507-1450 Telephone: (859) 281-5000 Food & Beverage | Manufacturing Automotive | Distribution Mission Critical | Commercial POLLUTANTS FROM OWNER’S OPERATIONS - CUSTOMER ’S KNOWLEDGE OF ITS ACTIVITIES THAT WILL BE CONDUCTED WITHIN THE FACILITY TO BE DESIGNED BY GRAY AES, PSC AND CONSTRUCTED BY GRAY, AND THE MATERIALS INVOLVED IN THOSE ACTIVITIES, IS SUPERIOR TO GRAY AES AND GRAY ’S KNOWLEDGE. ACCORDINGLY, AND ANYTHING CONTAINED IN THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS TO THE CONTRARY NOTWITHSTANDING, ANY DUTY OR WARRANTY BY GRAY AES OR GRAY HEREIN SHALL NOT APPLY TO THE DISCHARGE, DISPERSAL, ESCAPE, RELEASE OR SATURATION OF ANY POLLUTANT INTO THE ATMOSPHERE OR ANY BODY OF WATER OR ON, ONTO, UPON, IN OR INTO THE SURFACE OR SUBSURFACE OF LAND. FOR PURPOSE OF THIS SECTION, THE WORD “POLLUTANT ” SHALL MEAN ANY SOLID, LIQUID, GASEOUS, OR THERMAL IRRITANT OR CONTAMINANT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO SMOKE, VAPOR, SOOT, FUMES, ACIDS, ALKALIS, CHEMICALS AND WASTE AND SHALL INCLUDE ANY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. THE CAPACITY OF THE FACILITY AND THE DESIGN OF ANY OF ITS PARTS, SO AS TO PREVENT THE ESCAPE, RELEASE, DISCHARGE, DISPERSAL OR SATURATION OF POLLUTANTS SHALL BE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CUSTOMER. NOTICE: UNLESS OTHERWISE AGREED IN WRITING, GRAY IS THE SOLE OWNER OF ALL PROPRIETARY RIGHTS, INCLUDING COPYRIGHTS AND ANY TRADE SECRETS IN THE MATTER CONTAINED HEREIN. ANY DISCLOSURE, REPRODUCTION OR REVISION OF THIS DOCUMENT OR ANY PORTION THEREOF IS SPECIFICALLY PROHIBITED UNLESS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED IN WRITING BY GRAY. # 02 03 04 05 DATE 02/20/2026 05/08/2026 06/17/2026 07/17/2026 DESCRIPTION DOCUMENT RELEASE DOCUMENT RELEASE DOCUMENT RELEASE DOCUMENT RELEASE PRELIMINARY -FOR REVIEW ONLY- THESE DOCUMENTS ARE FOR DESIGN REVIEW ONLY AND NOT INTENDED FOR CONSTRUCTION, BIDDING, OR PERMIT PURPOSE. THEY ARE PREPARED BY, OR UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF: 125859 PE # DAVID B HIRD TYPE OR PRINT NAME 03/23/2026 DATE AOR/EOR STAMP A NEW MANUFACTURING FACILITY FOR DRAWN BY AOC PROJECT GREAT WAVE "D" PLAN CHECKED BY JLC GEOTECHNICAL BORING LOGS 3900 W HOWARD LN AUSTIN, TEXAS 78728 JOB NUMBER 2025170 65 SHEET NUMBER C-711 NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION 07/28/202603 SP-2026-0221D - ESP - Great Wave - D Permit; District 7 12 of 13 e. MANUFACTURERS' DATA - WHERE MANUALS CONTAIN MANUFACTURERS' STANDARD PRINTED MAINTAIN CONCRETE TEMPERATURE BELOW 90° F AT …
MATCHLINE L1.10 MATCHLINE L1.02 REGULATED TREE TO BE REMOVED 814 MATCHLINE L1.11 MATCHLINE L1.02 812 810 808 806 804 GRAPHIC SCALE 30 15 0 60 1 inch = 30 ft. L1.12 L1.10 L1.11 L1.01 L1.02 L1.03 L1.06 L1.05 L1.04 L1.07 L1.08 L1.09 CONTEXT MAP SCALE: 1"= 500' M A T C H L I N E L 1 0 2 . M A T C H L I N E L 1 0 3 . LEGEND xxxxx REGULATED /PROTECTED TREE TO REMAIN xxxxx REGULATED /PROTECTED TREE TO BE REMOVED xxxxx TREE TO REMAIN BUT DOES NOT MEET PRESERVATION REQUIREMENTS TREE PROTECTION FENCE REF. DETAIL 01/L1.00 NOTES 1. THERE ARE NO HERITAGE TREES WITH IMPROVEMENT AREA 2. ALL ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES (CEFS) AND ASSOCIATED SETBACKS MUST COMPLY WITH THE CITY OF AUSTIN LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE. THE NATURAL VEGETATIVE COVER MUST BE RETAINED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PRACTICABLE, CONSTRUCTION IS PROHIBITED EXCEPT AS IDENTIFIED IN THIS SITE PLAN; AND WASTEWATER DISPOSAL OF ANY FORM IS PROHIBITED." REFERENCE: LDC 25-8-281(C)(2)(A) OR 30-5-121(C)(2)(A) M A T C H L I N E L 1 0 1 . M A T C H L I N E L 1 0 2 . REGULATED TREE TO BE REMOVED, TYP. 802 REGULATED TREE TO BE REMOVED, TYP. 800 The John R. McAdams Company, Inc. 4400 State Highway 121, Suite 800 Lewisville, Texas 75056 phone 972. 436. 9712 fax 972. 436. 9715 TBPE: F-19762 TBPELS: F-10194440 TBAE: BR3185 www.mcadamsco.com GRAY AES, PSC 10 Quality Street Lexington, Kentucky 40507-1450 Telephone: (859) 474-8666 10 Quality Street Lexington, Kentucky 40507-1450 Telephone: (859) 281-5000 Food & Beverage | Manufacturing Automotive | Distribution Mission Critical | Commercial POLLUTANTS FROM OWNER ’S OPERATIONS - CUSTOMER ’S KNOWLEDGE OF ITS ACTIVITIES THAT WILL BE CONDUCTED WITHIN THE FACILITY TO BE DESIGNED BY GRAY AES, PSC AND CONSTRUCTED BY GRAY, AND THE MATERIALS INVOLVED IN THOSE ACTIVITIES, IS SUPERIOR TO GRAY AES AND GRAY ’S KNOWLEDGE. ACCORDINGLY, AND ANYTHING CONTAINED IN THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS TO THE CONTRARY NOTWITHSTANDING, ANY DUTY OR WARRANTY BY GRAY AES OR GRAY HEREIN SHALL NOT APPLY TO THE DISCHARGE, DISPERSAL, ESCAPE, RELEASE OR SATURATION OF ANY POLLUTANT INTO THE ATMOSPHERE OR ANY BODY OF WATER OR ON, ONTO, UPON, IN OR INTO THE SURFACE OR SUBSURFACE OF LAND. FOR PURPOSE OF THIS SECTION, THE WORD “POLLUTANT ” SHALL MEAN ANY SOLID, LIQUID, GASEOUS, OR THERMAL IRRITANT OR CONTAMINANT, …
. RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Environmental Commission Recommendation 20260805-003: Great Wave - D Permit, SP-2026-0221D WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant, John Dailey of Gray AES, PSC, has submitted a variance request located at 3900 W Howard Lane; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the site is located in Walnut Creek Watershed, the Northern Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone and Council District 7; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that staff recommends this variance request with conditions. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Environmental Commission recommends the Great Wave D Permit variance request with the following conditions: Staff Conditions: • • • Tree mitigation requirements will be fully met by planting trees on site instead of paying into the Urban Forest Replenishment Fund 2.79 acres of riparian area will be enhanced with native, herbaceous plantings Livestock and any other agricultural uses will no longer be permitted in the detention pond areas of the site • Grading with the proposed consolidated site plan associated with this project will not exceed the cut and fill limits shown on the exhibits provided with this variance request beyond necessary, incidental changes approved by City staff. Environmental Commission Conditions: • Reduction of overall footprint of the manufacturing building by ten percent • Exceed tree mitigation requirements at 150 percent to increase the likelihood of a full 1:1 replenishment of lost trees, given local survival rates; with a minimum of 676 trees planted • Use of solar panels on buildings and parking structures to reduce noxious energy impact and to shade the parking area • All cut and fill limestone and soil products will remain on site • On-site water reclamation for manufacturing efforts, and a rain-barrel catchment system • for landscaping maintenance Ensure a “no-mow zone” within 200 ft of the Critical Environmental Feature (CEF) (along MoPac), to improve water quality and provide habitat for biodiverse species 03 SP-2026-0221D - ESP - Great Wave - D Permit; District 7 1 of 2 . • 100 percent native planting throughout the site, including trees; walnut trees, live oaks, Ashe juniper, and Maximilian sunflowers will be included in the species list; no ornamental trees will be included • Landscape management plan for the life of the project, in perpetuity, that is both bird friendly and wildfire preventive • Utilization of a “green” company for pest control management • No herbicide or pesticide use on the exterior of the …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: August 5, 2026 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: Great Wave - D Permit NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: SP-2026-0221D John Dailey, Gray AES, PSC LOCATION: 3900 West Howard Lane, Austin, Texas, 78728 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 7 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: Brad Jackson, Environmental Compliance Specialist Senior Austin Development Services, 512-974-2128, Brad.Jackson@austintexas.gov WATERSHED: REQUEST: Walnut Creek Watershed, Suburban Classification, Desired Development Zone Variance requests are as follows: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut up to 20 feet. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill up to 20 feet. 03 SP-2026-0221D - ESP - Great Wave - D Permit; District 7 1 of 8 Page 2 of 2 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: STAFF CONDITION: recommends Staff determined the findings of fact to have been met. these variances with conditions, having 1. Tree mitigation requirements will be fully met by planting trees on site instead of paying into the Urban Forest Replenishment Fund. 2. 2.79 acres of riparian area will be enhanced with native, herbaceous plantings as shown in the landscape plan. 3. Livestock and any other agricultural uses will no longer be permitted in the detention pond area of the site. 4. Grading with the proposed consolidated site plan associated with this project will not exceed the cut and fill limits shown on the exhibits provided with this variance request beyond necessary, incidental changes approved by City staff. 03 SP-2026-0221D - ESP - Great Wave - D Permit; District 7 2 of 8 Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Project Name: Great Wave, SP-2026-0221D Ordinance Standard: Current code Variance Request: Request to vary from Land Development Code 25-8-341 to allow cut up to 20 feet. A. Land Use Commission variance determinations from Chapter 25-8-41 of the City Code: 1. The requirement will deprive the applicant of a privilege available to owners of other similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous development subject to similar code requirements. Yes. The variance will not be providing a special privilege to the applicant. Other owners with similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous development have received variances for cut and fill in order to construct very large industrial buildings for warehouse and manufacturing uses. 2. The variance: a. is not necessitated by the scale, layout, construction method, or other design decision made by the applicant, unless the design decision provides greater overall environmental protection than is achievable …
SITE PLAN REVIEW SHEET ENVIRONMENTAL VARIANCE REQUEST ONLY CASE NO: SP-2026-0221D COMMISSION DATE: August 18, 2026 NAME: Great Wave ADDRESS: 3900 W. Howard Lane APPLICANT: Nicole Nguyen, ICU Med AGENT: John Dailey, Gray AES, PSC ZONING: LI-PDA NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: N/A PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is proposing to build a manufacturing facility with associated improvements. AREA: 170.18 acres COUNTY: Travis LOTS: 1 DISTRICT: 7 WATERSHED: Walnut Creek, Suburban JURISDICTION: Zoning Jurisdiction VARIANCE: The applicant requests the following: 1. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-341 to allow cut up to 20 feet. 2. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill up to 20 feet. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff determines that the findings of fact have been met. Staff recommends approval of the requested variance with the staff conditions as well as the Environmental Commission’s recommended conditions with revisions requested by the applicant. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION ACTION: August 5, 2026: The Environmental Commission voted 8 in favor, 0 against, 1 absentia ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: Brad Jackson PHONE: 512-974-2128 E-mail: brad.jackson@austintexas.gov CASE MANAGER: Kara Weinstein PHONE: 512-978-4674 E-mail: kara.weinstein@austintexas.gov ATTACHMENTS Environmental Commission Recommendation 03 SP-2026-0221D - ESP - Great Wave - D Permit; District 7 1 of 2 Environmental Commission Backup 03 SP-2026-0221D - ESP - Great Wave - D Permit; District 7 2 of 2
July 20, 2026 Liz Johnston, Environmental Officer Austin Watershed Protection 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, TX 78752 Via Electronic Delivery Re: 3900 W. Howard Lane – Environmental Variance Request for the 170.178-acre property located at 3900 W. Howard Lane, Austin, TX 78728, comprised of TCAD ID 0267110101 (the "Property") Dear Ms. Johnson: The following request is on behalf of Otsuka ICU Medical LLC ("Owner") for approval of an environmental variance in connection with the proposed Great Wave development (“D” permit (2025170-D)) at 3900 W. Howard Lane, Austin, TX 78728 ("Project"). The Project proposes a new manufacturing facility for ICU Medical which will be permitted under the “C” permit (2025170-C). A variance of the following code sections is requested under the “D” permit: • • Land Development Code ("LDC") §25-8-341 (Cut Requirements): o Allow cut greater than 4’, up to 20’ of cut. Land Development Code ("LDC") §25-8-342 (Fill Requirements): o Allow fill greater than 4’, up to 20’ of fill. An existing medical facility building occupies the southern portion of the site. The proposed structure, located on the northern portion of the property, is constrained by the existing development and its established grades. Additionally, the natural topography of the site has significant variation, with the highest elevation located at the northwest corner. To accommodate the intended use of the structure, a single finished floor elevation with level docking and loading areas is required. The large, level footprint of the building results in cut at the northern end of the structure and fill at the southern end of the structure, both exceeding code requirements for a finished floor elevation of 813.60 NAVD88. While the proposed grading will transition to the existing grades at the limits of construction, the existing medical facility has a finished floor of 806.40 +/- NAVD88. The difference in finished floor elevations is due to the natural topography of the site and the presence of shallow bedrock at the northern portion of the site. To limit the disturbance of the site, the following mitigation measures are proposed: retaining walls along the McNeil Merriltown Road frontage, 2.79 acres of native restoration planting and 676 proposed trees. All required tree mitigation is met, and the landscaping exceeds code requirements (total stabilized, vegetated area of approximately 13.58 acres). Please see included plan sheets for additional detailed information. 2705 Bee Caves Road Suite 100 | Austin, Texas 78746 | 512-807-2900 | www.drennergroup.com …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION August 18, 2026 6:00 p.m. Austin Energy Headquarters; 1st Floor; Shudde Fath Conference Room 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, Texas 78723 Some members of the Resource Management Commission maybe participating by video conference. 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 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. To register contact Natasha Goodwin, at Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com or 512-322-6505. Members: Charlotte Davis, Chair Paul Robbins, Vice Chair Kamil Cook CALL MEETING TO ORDER AGENDA Trey Farmer Harry Kennard Martin Luecke Raphael Schwartz Alison Silverstein PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 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 Regular Called Resource Management Commission Meeting on July 21, 2026. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff Briefing on the clean energy portfolio implementation of Austin Energy’s Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2035 by Lisa Martin, Deputy General Manager and Chief Operating Officer, Austin Energy. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and recommendation regarding support and staff participation for the Solar + Storage Working Group. 4. Discussion and recommendation regarding energy acquisitions, expanded analysis, and online reporting of Austin Energy fuel, energy mix, and capacity. 5. Discussion and recommendation on control of the Resource Management Commission agenda. 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 Natasha Goodwin at Austin Energy, at (512) 322-6505 or Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Resource Management Commission, please contact Natasha Goodwin at Austin Energy, at 512-322-6505 or Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com .
Resource Management Commission Recommendation To Improve Local Solar + Storage Working Group WHEREAS, Austin Energy has operated rooftop solar incentive programs for its customers since 2004; and WHEREAS, rooftop solar has grown in significance to the point that it is now a major part of Austin’s new generation plan; and WHEREAS, permitting processing and inspection delays raise costs, discourage installation, and are a barrier to achieving Austin’s solar goals; WHEREAS, the City’s Resource Management Commission and Electric Utility Commission have established a joint working group to find ways to reduce permitting and inspection delays to lower the cost to consumers for installing solar energy and battery storage; and WHEREAS, this working group will be more effective with expertise and participation from relevant City Departments that interface with solar and battery permitting, inspection, and installation of this equipment; BE IT RESOLVED that the Resource Management Commission recommends that City Council pass a resolution supporting the Solar + Storage Working Group and direct the City Manager to identify and direct the responsible personnel at Austin Energy, Austin Development Services, Austin Technology Services, and other relevant City department to participate in the Working Group and work with their respective managers to implement recommendations as appropriate.
Resource Management Commission Resolution on Contract Reporting and Resource Cost Reporting Version 2.0 WHEREAS, since Austin Energy has been acquiring new resources to implement the 2025 Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2035; and WHEREAS, the Resource Plan’s key actions include prioritizing customer energy solutions to reduce the need for additional generation, transmission, and presumably storage in support of reliability, including leading with energy efficiency, demand response, and beneficial electrification; and WHEREAS, the Resource Plan requires acquisition of additional renewable resources including distributed and utility-scale solar and storage resources; and WHEREAS, alternate technologies, renewable resources, and customer energy solutions including efficiency, conservation, demand response, and distributed storage fall within the core duties of the Resource Management Commission per City Code; THEN BE IT RESOLVED that in order to understand the relative roles and cost-effectiveness of Austin Energy’s current resource mix, the Resource Management Commission asks the Austin City Council to direct Austin Energy to prepare a recurring Resource Report, updated annually, that lists all of its resources and performance and economic details including for each owned or contracted resource its total nameplate capacity, annual capacity factor, total annual energy output, and its role in reducing purchases in the ERCOT energy market, reducing congestion fees to Austin Energy customers, and reducing ancillary service purchase costs. This report should include: 1) all fossil-fueled and nuclear energy resources; 2) all utility- scale renewable resources; 3) energy efficiency; 4) distributed solar and batteries; 5) demand response; and 6) district heating and cooling. For each category, statistics will be provided for contributing or offsetting resources, estimating the values of: A) fuel; B) energy; C) capacity; D) ERCOT transmission charge and other costs and fees E) ancillary services costs; F) congestion cost reductions; G) estimated avoided distribution system costs; H) avoided hedging costs I) average estimated annual estimated total payments and costs; J) average per MW and MWh costs. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all future Austin Energy proposals to acquire future energy storage, renewables, demand response, distributed assets and alternative technology solutions through contracts with other wholesale providers should include an analysis that compares the cost, speed and risk factors of resource acquisition through contract to the alternative of Austin Energy directly acquiring, owning and operating a comparable asset, and an analysis of using preowned instead of new equipment; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Austin Energy add energy storage contributions …
Response To Staff Criticism of Proposed Resolution on Contract Reporting and Resource Cost Reporting Austin Energy: Some of the requested information cannot be discussed or released publicly because it falls into the category of Competitive Matters under Texas Government Code 552.133. Commissioner Robbins Rebuttal: This is a request to City Council, who can, by a majority vote, define what they want to be competitive matters. Austin Energy: Some of the requested information is outside the purview of the Resource Management Commission, including fossil-fuel and nuclear resources. Commissioner Robbins Rebuttal: Generally, I agree. However, as staff stated, some of this information is already public, and providing it as an easily accessible benchmark to the public to contrast conventional power sources to alternative resources should not be a problem. Austin Energy: Much of the requested information is already available publicly online via the Public Utility Commission, Electric Reliability Council of Texas, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the United States Energy Information Administration. Commissioner Robbins Rebuttal: Much of the requested information is not already available online. Austin Energy: In addition to those already provided to Council, the Electric Utility Commission, or the public on a regular basis, several reports are provided to the RMC on a monthly basis on topics including, renewable energy progress, energy efficiency, and demand response. Commissioner Robbins Rebuttal: The information provided pales in contrast to what used to be provided. A key example of this is the program-by-program statistics and economic analysis that used to be provided by Customer Energy Solututions on an annual basis both in print and online. RMC should be given an explanation of why such reporting has ceased.
Rebate Fact Sheet - Energy Efficiency Services July 2026 Rebate Program Enrollment Customer or Property Property Address Year Built * Total Number of Rentable Units Building Total Square Feet Property Information Commercial Rebates 1365527 The Modern 610 DAVIS ST UNIT MS1 AUSTIN, TX 78701 2026 N/A 8941 Rebates and Estimated Annual Savings Est. Kilowatt (kW) Reduction 37.3 138.3 94.6 40.2 310.4 Measure ** Est. Kilowatt- hours (kWh) Reduction Est. $/kW Rebate per Tenant Unit Total Rebate Cooling Tower Custom Technology HVAC Lighting New Construction Total *** * Year built may not include major renovations ** Fact sheets include final inspection information, and some values may have changed since original proposal. *** Assumes 100% Occupancy 157,083 185,386 142,106 206,402 690,977 $455 $265 $708 $116 $1,544 $16,973 $36,632 $66,963 $4,663 $158,721 Date (Year) N/A Energy Efficiency Rebates in Past 10-Years Measure Rebate Amount Energy Efficiency Services - Commercial and Multifamily Enrollment Pipeline 8/1/2026 Program WFS Location Name Installation Address Council District Measures Est. kWh Savings Est. $ Incentive Multifamily Rebates Installation Lantana Hills Apartments 7601 RIALTO BLVD UNIT TC Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Multifamily Income Qualified Installation Ashford Cameron Grove 8501 CAMERON RD Installation Ashford Costa Azure 1630 RUTLAND DR Installation Forest Park Apts 1088 PARK PLZ 07 Multifamily Rebates Installation Mackenzie Point Apartments 1044 CAMINO LA COSTA UNIT 10 8 1 4 4 4 Attic Insulation, Duct Sealing and Remediation, Lighting, Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, HVAC Tune-Up, Water Saving Devices Attic Insulation, Duct Sealing and Remediation, Lighting, Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, Solar Screen/Solar Film, HVAC Tune-Up 307,352 $75,902 71,538 $84,623 Attic Insulation, ECAD Incentive, Lighting, Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat, HVAC Tune-Up 993 $85,615 HVAC Tune-Up 436,718 $93,611 HVAC Tune-Up 130,689 $108,576
REGULAR MEETING OF THE URBAN RENEWAL BOARD MONDAY AUGUST 17, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. STREET JONES BUILDING, ROOM 400A 1000 EAST 11TH ST, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78702 Some members of the Urban Renewal Board may be participating by videoconference and a quorum will be present at the location identified above. 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, call or email Hunter Maples, (512) 974- 3120 or hunter.maples@austintexas.gov. The Urban Renewal Board reserves the right to go into closed session to discuss any of the items on this agenda as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Harrison Brown Amit Motwani Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Byron Davis Kobla Tetey AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon the day before 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 Urban Renewal Board’s (URB’s) regular-called meeting on July 20, 2026. 1 of 2 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Pleasant Hill Collaborative and Rally Austin, including project status and anticipated timeline (Pleasant Hill Collaborative) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS EXECUTIVE SESSION 3. 4. Discuss legal matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code) Discuss real estate matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Real Property - Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code) 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 …
REGULAR MEETING of the ARTS COMMISSION August 17, 2026, at 6:00 PM Austin City Hall, Board and Commission, Room 1101. 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the ARTS 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, call or email Jesús Varela at Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment (ACME), at jesus.varela@austintexas.gov or at 512-974-2444. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Gina Houston - Chair, Muna Hussaini - Vice Chair, Keyheira Keys, Monica Maldonado, Heidi Schmalbach, Kirtana Banskota, Bailey Pownall, Faiza Kracheni, Sharron B Anderson, Nagavalli Medicharla 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 Arts Commission Regular Meeting on July 20, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Update on actions taken at the August 3rd Art in Public Places Panel by Commissioner Schmalbach. 3. Presentation by Austin Creative Alliance on their organization and function. 4. Discussion on Hispanic Quality of Life recommendations. STAFF BRIEFINGS 5. Staff briefing regarding an update on the Hotel Occupancy Tax by Jesús Pantel, ACME Cultural Funding Supervisor. 6. Staff briefing regarding update on the Cultural Arts Funding Programs by Jesús Pantel, ACME Cultural Funding Supervisor. 7. Staff briefing regarding an update on the ACME Funding Programs by Laura Odegaard, ACME Division Manager, Cultural Affairs & Investments. 8. Staff briefing regarding an update on Art in Public Places by Jaime Castillo, ACME Art in Public Places Manager. 9. Staff briefing regarding an update on ACME gallery spaces by Marjorie Flanagan, ACME Division Manager, Cultural Education & Programs 10. Staff briefing regarding ACME facilities: Asian American Resource Center by Tony Vo, ACME Arts & Education Program Manager, Cultural Education & Programs DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 11. Discussion and possible action to plan an Arts Commission Retreat 12. Establish a Fiscal Sponsorship working group to better understand the different Fiscal Sponsorship types. 13. Discussion and …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2026 AT 5:00 P.M. AUSTIN ENERGY HEADQUARTERS, MUELLER ASSEMBLY RM 1111 A&B 4815 MUELLER BLVD AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 Ryan Sperling at 512-974-3568 or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Commissioner Appointment Commissioner Kitty McLeod, Vice Chair (she/they) District 1 Mariana Krueger (she/her) Appointment District 9 KC Shepherd Coyne, Chair (they/he) District 2 Devan Daniel (he/him) District 10 Steven Rivas (he/him) District 3 Rocío Fierro-Pérez (she/her/ella) Mayor Brigitte Bandit (they/she) District 4 Morgan Davis (he/him) Jerry Joe Benson, Secretary (he/him) District 5 Randy Pituk (he/him) Asher Knutson (he/him) District 6 Marlon Johnson (he/him) J. Scott Neal (he/him) District 7 Anna Nguyen (she/her) Garry Brown District 8 Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten 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. WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Recommendation from the Budget Follow-Up Working Group regarding its budget priorities for the FY2026-27 City of Austin budget. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding FY2026-27 LGBTQ+ Budget Priorities. 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 Ryan Sperling at Austin City Clerk’s Office, at 512- 974-3568 or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more information on the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission, please contact Ryan Sperling at 512-974-3568 or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov.
FY2026–27 LGBTQIA+ Budget Advocacy Priorities White Page This document summarizes the Working Group’s recommended advocacy priorities, it does not represent an official Commission position unless adopted by the full Commission. Our priorities are, in order: housing, healthcare, safety, legal assistance, and community place making. Most of these proposals strengthen existing programs and invest in fiscally responsible prevention. We also ask for clear accountability, including responsible departments and implementation timelines. 1. Housing Stabilization and Homelessness Assistance ● Protect and increase funding for existing housing stabilization, rental assistance, homelessness prevention, and emergency housing programs. ● Ensure City-funded programs provide safe, affirming, and accountable services for LGBTQIA+ residents, particularly transgender and gender-diverse residents. Ask: Maintain and expand proven housing assistance programs while reviewing whether LGBTQIA+ residents can access those programs safely and equitably. 2. LGBTQIA+ Legal Navigation and Community Safety Coordination ● Support coordinated assistance that helps LGBTQIA+ residents navigate legal concerns, safety incidents, referrals, and available City or community services. ● Head count here can provide residents with a clear point of contact and produce tangible, measurable results without creating a large new program. Ask: Fund legal-navigation and community-safety coordination through the Equity Office by having a dedicated resource. 3. APD LGBTQ+ Community Liaison Program ● Dedicate approximately $40,000 from the proposed APD budget to support the new LGBTQ+ and Community Liaison program. ● Funding should support written responsibilities, specialized training, community listening sessions, outreach materials, performance measures, backup coverage, and long-term continuity. Ask: Provide the new liaison with the resources and structure needed to create long term viability and meet the Chief’s stated goal of making this a full time role. 4. MPox, HIV/STI, and Vaccination Programs ● Follow Austin Public Health’s recommendation to maintain and expand MPox vaccination, HIV/STI testing, prevention, treatment navigation, outreach, and community-provider partnerships. ● These proven services save lives, prevent avoidable harm, and reduce the need for more expensive medical treatment later. This is truly an ounce of prevention worth a pound of cure. Ask: Fully fund Austin Public Health’s recommended service levels for MPox vaccination and HIV/STI prevention and ensure these essential programs are not reduced. 5. Safe and Proud Entertainment Corridor Support Stop the Bleed training, CPR/AED access, venue coordination, and emergency preparedness along Bettie Naylor and West Fourth Street. (The alarm component is not included.) Ask: Fund these safety measures and assign clear departmental responsibility for implementation. 6. LGBTQ Entertainment District and Micro-PID …
RECOMMENDATION REGARDING FY2026–27 LGBTQ+ BUDGET PRIORITIES Recommendation No. 2026________ WHEREAS, the LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission has previously adopted recommendations addressing housing stability, public health, community safety, legal assistance, and LGBTQ+ cultural infrastructure; and WHEREAS, the Commission’s Budget Working Group reviewed the City Manager’s proposed FY2026-27 budget, departmental responses, and the status of previously submitted Commission recommendations; and WHEREAS, investments in housing stabilization, disease prevention, emergency preparedness, and early access to services can prevent harm, save lives, and reduce more costly interventions later; and WHEREAS, several Commission priorities remain unfunded, partially funded, or without a clearly responsible department, implementation timeline, or path toward completion; and WHEREAS, the Commission has identified six priorities for immediate Council consideration during the FY2026-27 budget process; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: The Commission recommends that the Austin City Council: 1. Housing Stabilization and Homelessness Assistance: Maintain and increase funding for housing stabilization, rental assistance, homelessness prevention, and emergency housing programs, while ensuring that LGBTQ+ residents-particularly transgender and gender-diverse residents-can access services safely and equitably. 2. Legal Navigation and Community Safety Coordination: Fund a dedicated Equity Office resource to help LGBTQIA2S+ residents navigate legal concerns, safety incidents, referrals, and available City and community services. 3. APD LGBTQ+ Community Liaison Program: Dedicate approximately $40,000 from the proposed APD budget to support the LGBTQ+ Community Liaison Program through specialized training, outreach, community engagement, performance measures, backup coverage, and long-term continuity, with the goal of establishing a sustainable full-time role. 4. MPox, HIV/STI, and Vaccination Programs: Fully fund Austin Public Health’s recommended service levels for MPox vaccination and HIV/STI prevention, testing, treatment navigation, outreach, and community-provider partnerships, and ensure these essential services are not reduced. 5. Safe and Proud Entertainment Corridor: Fund Stop the Bleed training, CPR and AED access, venue coordination, and emergency preparedness along Bettie Naylor and West Fourth Street, excluding the previously proposed alarm component, and assign clear departmental responsibility for implementation. 6. LGBTQ Entertainment District and Micro-PID: Direct the Economic Development Department and Transportation and Public Works to identify a lead department, implementation timeline, first-year funding options, and next steps for the LGBTQ Entertainment District and Micro-PID. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: For any priority that cannot be fully funded in FY2026-27, the Commission recommends that Council support a practical first-year investment or provide formal direction to the City Manager identifying the responsible department, …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2026, 6:00 P.M. AUSTIN ENERGY HEADQUARTERS, MUELLER ASSEMBLY ROOM 4815 MUELLER BLVD AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Joint Inclusion Committee may be participating by videoconference. 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 Ryan Sperling, 512-974-3568, ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Primary Representative: Justin Parsons (Chair) Nirali J Thakkar Member Commission: African American Resource Advisory Commission Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission VACANT Commission for Women Commission on Aging Richard Bondi Commission on Immigrant Affairs Diane Kanawati Commission on Veterans Affairs Early Childhood Council Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission Human Rights Commission LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities VACANT Craig McNary Amanda Afifi Tannya Oliva-Martínez Jerry Joe Benson (Vice Chair) Lisa Chang Alternate Representative: Alexandria Anderson Nayer Sikder VACANT Teresa Ferguson Azeem Edwin VACANT Delphi Alvizo Dulce Castaneda Lila Igram Asher Knutson Gabriel Arrellano AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten 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. WORKING GROUP RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Recommendation from the FY2026-27 Budget Follow-Up Working Group regarding its budget priorities for the FY2026-27 City of Austin budget. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding FY2026-27 Budget Priorities. 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 Ryan Sperling at Austin City Clerk’s Office, at 512-974-3568 or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Human Rights Committee, please contact Ryan Sperling at 512-974- 3568 or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov.
FY2026–27 Joint Inclusion Committee Budget Follow-Up This document summarizes the status of budget recommendations advanced by the Joint Inclusion Committee and its member commissions. While some priorities were maintained or partially addressed in the City Manager’s proposed budget, most remain unfunded or lack a clear implementation plan. Departmental support without dedicated funding, responsible staff, and a timeline is not implementation. Council should protect essential services and invest in prevention, including housing stability, healthcare, childcare, nutrition, legal assistance, accessibility, language access, and trusted community outreach. Where full funding is not possible, Council should provide a first-year investment and direct staff to return with a clear, costed path forward. Commission Status and Remaining Priorities African American Resource Advisory Commission ● Status: The proposed budget does not fund the $250,000 Multicultural STEM Symposium, and several Black-serving social-service priorities remain vulnerable to reductions. The City is exploring coordination with existing youth employment programs but has not funded the proposed symposium. ● Ask: Protect social-service contracts serving Black residents and provide a first-year investment or implementation plan for the Multicultural STEM Symposium and other culturally responsive economic-mobility programs. Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission ● Status: The AARC operating budget increases modestly, and ACME supports addressing its staffing and senior-service needs, but the proposed budget does not identify dedicated funding for pavilion staffing, temporary workforce support, or expanded senior nutrition. Community Health Navigator and language-access needs also remain unresolved. ● Ask: Restore and expand Community Health Navigator and language-access services, provide an itemized implementation plan for AARC’s unmet needs, and establish a funding timeline for an updated Asian American Quality of Life Study. Commission for Women ● Status: Emergency rental assistance and immigrant legal services remain in the proposed budget, but the full Mama Sana Vibrant Woman maternal-health and housing- stabilization request has not been funded as a dedicated package. ● Ask: Restore Mama Sana Vibrant Woman to the requested $900,000 service level and reverse remaining reductions to immigrant legal-service contracts. Commission on Aging ● Status: Older-adult outreach, in-language communications, and $400,000 in digital- equity programming are supported or maintained. However, the Parks and Recreation allocation associated with older-adult meal services decreases from approximately $666,000 to $572,000, and additional resources are still needed. ● Ask: Protect and expand home-delivered and congregate meal services and require implementation plans for transportation safety, adult-day health services, and employment and volunteer access for older adults. Commission on Immigrant …
RECOMMENDATION REGARDING FY2026-27 JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE BUDGET PRIORITIES Recommendation No. 2026________ WHEREAS, the Joint Inclusion Committee and its member commissions submitted budget recommendations addressing housing, healthcare, childcare, legal services, accessibility, public safety, economic opportunity, cultural infrastructure, and other essential community needs; and WHEREAS, the City Manager’s proposed FY2026-27 budget maintains or partially addresses some recommendations, while many others remain unfunded or lack a clear implementation plan; and WHEREAS, investments in prevention and stabilization reduce harm, protect vulnerable residents, and avoid more expensive interventions later; and WHEREAS, departmental support alone does not constitute implementation without identified funding, responsible staff, and a clear timeline; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE JOINT INCLUSION COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: The Joint Inclusion Committee recommends that the Austin City Council protect essential services and prioritize the remaining budget recommendations advanced by the Committee and its member commissions, including investments in housing stability, healthcare, childcare, nutrition, legal assistance, accessibility, language access, community safety, and economic opportunity. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: For recommendations that are supported but not fully funded, the Committee recommends that Council provide a first-year investment or direct the City Manager to identify the responsible department, funding required, implementation timeline, measurable outcomes, and minimum viable path forward. BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED: The Committee requests a written update following budget adoption identifying which recommendations were funded, partially funded, referred for further action, or not included.
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12th, 2026, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, RM. 1215 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE, AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the HIV PLANNING COUNCIL may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: Join the meeting 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, call the Office of Support at (737)-825-1684 or email HIVPlanningCouncil@austintexas.gov. CURRENT HIV PLANNING COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kelle’ Martin, Chair Marquis Goodwin, Vice Chair Kristina McRae-Thompson, Secretary Drew Kyler, Treasurer Joe Anderson Jr. Alicia Alston Katherine Brandhuber Coats Adryan Brown Henry Chan Jeremy Caballero Brandon Diaz Judith Hassan Kyle Murphy Deondre Moore AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 8/11/2026 will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS 1. Members will declare conflict of interest with relevant agenda items, service categories, and/or service standards STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Introductions/Announcements 3. Questions from Council a. Data information b. Clinical Quality Management (CQM) c. Ryan White Part A and Minority AIDS Initiative grant funds DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and approval of the priority settings for Ryan White service categories for Federal Fiscal Year 2027 (FFY27) 5. Discussion and approval of Resource Allocation for FFY27 Ryan White Part A and Minority AIDS Initiative grant funds ADJOURNMENT Indicative of action items The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For More Information on the HIV Planning Council, please contact Rashana Raggs at (737)-825-1684 or email HIVPlanningCouncil@austintexas.gov.
