REGULAR MEETING OF THE AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, MAY 6TH, 2026, AT 2:30 P.M. CITY HALL, BOARD & COMMISSION ROOM, ROOM 1101 301 W. 2nd STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Austin Travis County Public Health 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 remotely, contact Daniela Romero, daniela.romero@austintexas.gov or Juanita Jackson at Juanita.jackson@austintexas.gov. telephone. To to speak register CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS OR COMMISSIONERS: Natalie Poindexter, Chair Cara Dahlhausen, Vice Chair Jawad Ali Chris Crookham Jacob Whitty Martha Lujan William Rice EX-OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Adrienne Sturrup, Director, Austin Public Health Dr. Desmar Walkes, Austin/Travis County Public Health Authority Ana Almaguel, Division Director, Travis County Health & Human Services Perla Cavazos, Deputy Administrator, Central Health AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 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 Public Health Commission Regular Meeting on April 1st, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Presentation and demonstration of RADD Platform by Phillip Bays, Christopher Collins and Brian Morris. Receive updates from commissioners on assigned action items. Discuss draft recommendation “Sexual Health Funding” created by Commissioner Jacob Whitty. Discuss draft recommendation “Heat-Related Illness Prevention for Outdoor Workers”. Discuss commissioner terms. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. 8. Discuss and approve “Bridging Public Health Funding” recommendation created by Commissioner Chris Crookham. Approve commission bylaws. 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 contact Daniela Romero at Austin Public Health, at daniela.romero@austintexas.gov, or Juanita Jackson at Juanita.jackson@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Public Health Commission, please contact Daniela …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EMMA S. BARRIENTOS MEXICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER ADVISORY BOARD WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 301 W. 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center 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 Michelle Rojas, 512-974-3771, Michelle.Rojas@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Angelica Navarro (D-8), Chair Hilario “Larry” Amaro (D-10), Member Noemi Castro (D-2), Member Alexander “Al” Duarte (D-7), Member John Estrada (D-3), Member Cynthia “Cy” Herrera (D-5), Member CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Lillian “Lily” Zamarripa-Saenz (Mayor), Vice Chair Lynda Quintana (D-6), Member Raul “Roy” Reyna (D-1), Member Selma Sanchez (D-9), Member Vacant (D-4), Member AGENDA 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 Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (ESB- MACC) regular meeting of April 1, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing on April and May programs, marketing and outreach efforts, signature event planning, and staffing updates. (Sponsors: Navarro, Zamarripa-Saenz) Presenter(s): Olivia Tamzarian, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Marketing & Outreach Representative, Austin Arts Culture, Music and Entertainment & Michelle Rojas, ESB-MACC Culture and Arts Education Manager, Austin Arts Culture, Music and Entertainment DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. Update on Phase 2 Construction Project. (Sponsors: Navarro, Zamarripa-Saenz) Presenter(s): Heidi Tse, Capital Delivery Project Manager, Austin Capital Delivery Services Update on MACC Pocket Park Project. (Sponsors: Navarro, Zamarripa-Saenz) Presenter(s): Sue Hagerty, Project Manager, Austin Capital Delivery Services DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. 6. 7. Review current working groups to assess membership status and determine whether to add or eliminate groups. (Sponsors: Herrera, Zamarripa-Saenz) Approve a recommendation in support of six Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Advisory Commission FY 26-27 budget recommendations. (Sponsors: Herrera, Navarro) Create a Latino/a/e Artist Access Program (LAAP) Working Group to collaborate on the redesign of the program, including the review of contracts, policies and procedures; oversight of equipment and …
HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION APPLICATIONS UNDER REVIEW FOR MAY 6, 2026 MEETING This list does not constitute a formal agenda and is subject to change. A final agenda will be posted at least 3 business days prior to 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. Speaker Registration will open once the formal agenda is posted. For questions, please email preservation@austintexas.gov. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Historic Landmark Commission regular meeting on April 1, 2026. BRIEFINGS 2. 3. 4. Staff briefing regarding the Castleman-Bull and Trask House by Kalpana Sutaria, Project Manager, Capital Delivery Services. Staff briefing regarding 1207 W. 45th St. by Kalan Contreras, Planner Principal, Historic Preservation Office, Austin Planning. Briefing regarding 916 Congress Ave. by Patrick Georgiou, Project Manager, Build Austin TX. PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION ITEMS Historic Landmark and Local Historic District Applications 5. 6. PR-2026-008188 – 1005 E. 8th St. Robertson/Stuart & Mair Local Historic District Council District 1 Proposal: Demolish a contributing building. (Postponed by applicant on April 1, 2026) Applicant: Robbie MacGregor City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 HR-2026-021800 – 1107 W. 9th St. Castle Hill Local Historic District Council Distri ct 9 Proposal: Remodel a contributing house. (Postponed by applicant on April 1, 2026) Applicant: Nathan Griffith City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 7. 8. 9. PR-2026-030431; HR-2026-044138; C14H-2009-0034 – 1403 Hardouin Ave. Catterall-Thornberry House Council District 10 Proposal: Demolish a garage and construct a new accessory building. Applicant: Hector Avila City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 PR-2026-034138; HR-2026-042333; C14H-2006-0038 – 1901 Cliff St. Cranfill House Council District 9 Proposal: Construct an addition. Applicant: Stephen Hawkins City Staff: Austin Lukes, Historic Preservation Office, 512-978-0766 PR-2026-032504; HR-2026-036164 – 304 W. 42nd St. Hyde Park Local Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Demolish a contributing building and construct a new residence. Applicant: Jennifer Alonzi City Staff: Kalan Contreras, Historic Preservation Office, 512-974-2727 National Register Historic District Permit Applications 10. 11. 12. PR-2026-030473 – 1511 Rainbow Bend Old West Austin National Register Historic District Council District 10 Proposal: Demolish a ca. 1935 contributing building. Applicant: Clean Tag Permits City Staff: Kalan …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION TUESDAY, MAY 5, 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 6 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, April 21, 2026. PUBLIC HEARINGS C14-2025-0112 - Lagos Austin West FM 973 Mixed Use; District 1 11716 ½ North FM 973 Road, Gilleland Creek Watershed 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Wild Horse Creekside Commercial LP (Pete Dwyer) Kimley-Horn (Ethan Harwell) Agent: I-RR to GR-MU Request: Recommended Staff Rec.: Beverly Villela, 512-978-0740, beverly.villela@austintexas.gov Staff: Austin Planning C14-2025-0064 - Circle C Tract 110; District 5 11010 ½ South Mopac Expressway, Slaughter Creek Watershed 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Circle C Land, LP (Erin D. Pickens) Drenner Group PC (Amanda Swor) Agent: CS-MU-CO to CS-MU-CO, to change conditions of zoning Request: Recommended Staff Rec.: Nancy Estrada, 512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov Staff: Austin Planning C8-89-0042.0A(VAC) - The Rhodes Subdivision; 2-Mile ETJ 4. Total Plat Vacation: Location: Owner/Applicant: Millrose Properties Texas LLC (Ken Blaker) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: 10109 FM Road 812, North Fork Dry …
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ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, April 21, 2026 ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2026 MEETING MINUTES The Zoning and Platting Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair 6:04 p.m. called the Zoning and Platting Meeting to order at 6:46 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Hank Smith Betsy Greenberg Ryan Puzycki David Fouts Luis Osta Lugo Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Scott Boone Andrew Cortes Lonny Stern Commissioners Absent: Alejandra Flores Taylor Major Christian Tschoepe PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. The minutes from the meeting of Tuesday, April 7, 2026, were approved on the consent agenda, as amended, on Chair Smith’s motion, Vice Chair Greenberg’s second, on an 8-0 vote. Parliamentarian Flores and Commissioners Major and Tschoepe were absent. 1 ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, April 21, 2026 PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-2025-0113 - 500 East FM 1626 Road; District 5 500 East FM 1626 Road, Onion Creek Watershed Forest Creek Investments LLC SiteATX LLC (Jennifer Hanlen) CS-MU-CO to CS-1 Staff recommends CS-1-CO Nancy Estrada, 512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov Austin Planning The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of CS-1-CO for C14-2025-0113 - 500 East FM 1626 Road; District 5, located at 500 East FM 1626 Road, was approved on the consent agenda on Chair Smith’s motion, Vice Chair Greenberg’s second, on an 8-0. Parliamentarian Flores and Commissioners Major and Tschoepe were absent. C14-2025-0064- Circle C Tract 110; District 5 11010 ½ South Mopac Expressway, Slaughter Creek Watershed 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Circle C Land, LP (Erin D. Pickens) Drenner Group PC (Amanda Swor) Agent: CS-MU-CO to CS-MU-CO, to change conditions of zoning Request: Recommended Staff Rec.: Nancy Estrada, 512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov Staff: Austin Planning The motion to approve the Neighborhood’s postponed request to May 5, 2026, was approved on Chair Smith’s motion, Vice Chair Greenberg’s second, on an 8-0. Parliamentarian Flores and Commissioners Major and Tschoepe were absent. C14-2026-0012 - 8011 Brodie Lane; District 8 8011 Brodie Lane, Williamson Creek Watershed 4. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Cool Breeze Residential Properties, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Eustace Isidore NO-MU-CO to LO-MU-CO Staff recommends LO-MU Reese McMichael, 512-974-7633, reese.mcmichael@austintexas.gov Austin Planning The motion …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2025-0112 (Lagos Austin West FM 973 Mixed Use) DISTRICT: 1 ADDRESS: 11716 ½ North FM 973 Road ZONING FROM: I-RR TO: GR-MU SITE AREA: 11.29 acres (491,792.4 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Wild Horse Creekside Commercial LP (Pete Dwyer) AGENT: Kimley-Horn (Ethan Harwell) CASE MANAGER: Beverly Villela (512-978-0740, Beverly.Villela@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends GR-MU, Community Commercial-Mixed Use Combining District, zoning. See the Basis of Recommendation section below. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: May 5th, 2026: March 17th, 2026: Approved applicant postponement to May 5th, 2026 on the consent agenda. February 17, 2026: Approved applicant postponement to March 17th, 2026 on the consent agenda. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question consists of approximately 11.29 acres located at 11716 ½ North FM 973 Road and is assigned the zoning designation of Interim–Rural Residential (I-RR) district zoning. The site is currently undeveloped. The applicant is requesting Community Commercial–Mixed Use (GR-MU) combing district zoning to allow for a mixed-use development consisting of low-rise multifamily residential (approximately 248 units) and commercial retail uses along the FM 973 frontage. The 02 C14-2025-0112 - Lagos Austin West FM 973 Mixed Use; District 11 of 12 C14-2025-0112 Page 2 proposed zoning would allow for a mix of residential and non-industrial uses that are intended to serve both future residents and the surrounding area. Surrounding land uses include vacant land within the City of Manor’s jurisdiction to the north, undeveloped land and Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning to the south and west, and undeveloped land within Austin’s ETJ to the east. The property is located near the future Wildhorse Collector Road, which is planned to improve connectivity in the area. Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and B (Aerial View). Staff recommends the requested GR-MU zoning as it is consistent with the purpose statement of the Community Commercial district, which is intended to provide a range of retail, office, service, and residential uses that serve the surrounding community. The proposed zoning supports, mixed-use development along a major roadway and aligns with Imagine Austin goals related to housing choice and mixed-use development. The proposed zoning is compatible with surrounding land uses and zoning and will promote orderly development along the FM 973 corridor. The applicant is in agreement with the staff recommendation. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose …
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 TO: CS-MU-CO, to change conditions of zoning, 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 PROPERTY OWNER: Circle C Land, LP (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, to change conditions of zoning. The Conditional Overlay will be modified to remove the following prohibited uses on Tract B: 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. All other portions of the Conditional Overlay that apply to Tract B (the subject property) will remain unchanged. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: May 5, 2026: 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 – ABSENT 03 C14-2025-0064 - Circle C Tract 110; District 51 of 58 C14-2025-0064 Page 2 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: Signatures of adjacent property owners have been submitted in response to the above- referenced rezoning case, opposing a rezoning of the property to anything other than CS- MU-CO, with no changes to the conditional overlay. The petition includes 0.0% of eligible signatures and therefore does not meet the 20% threshold for a valid petition. Please refer to Attachment D (Petition). The Circle C Board of Directors and Homeowners Association has provided a letter of support for the proposed modification to the Conditional Overlay. CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject undeveloped property is described as Tract B and is a part of Tract 110 of the Stratus Property at Circle C. It consists of approximately 67 acres located along the west side of South Mopac Expressway (Loop 1), just north of State Highway 45. Zoning for this tract as well as several other Stratus properties in the vicinity was established in August 2002. Tract B is currently zoned general commercial services – mixed use – conditional overlay (CS-MU-CO) combining …
SUBDIVISION REVIEW SHEET CASE NO.: C8-89-0042.0A(VAC) COMMISSION DATE: May 5, 2026 SUBDIVISION NAME: The Rhodes Subdivision (Total Plat Vacation) ADDRESS: 10109 FM Road 812, Austin, Texas 78719 APPLICANT(S): Millrose Properties Texas, LLC (Ken Blaker) AGENT: LJA Engineering, Inc (T.W. Hoysa, P.E.) ZONING: NA AREA: 22.383-acres COUNTY: Travis NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: N/A LOTS: 1 DISTRICT: NA WATERSHED: North Fork Dry Creek East JURISDICTION: City of Austin 2-Mile ETJ VARIANCE: N/A DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The request is for the approval of the The Rhodes Subdivision total plat vacation. The applicant proposes to vacate The Rhodes Subdivision (Lot 1, Volume 88, Page 255 of the Plat Records of Travis County), which is comprised of one (1) platted lot on approximately 22.383-acres. The property is vacant and undeveloped. Once the plat vacation is approved, the property will go back to raw land. Plat vacations are not subject to H.B. 3167 requirements. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of this total plat vacation. The vacation of the subdivision meets applicable State and City of Austin Land Development Code requirements. CASE MANAGER: Juan Enriquez, Planning Officer PHONE: 512-974-2767 E-mail: juan.enriquez@austintexas.gov ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Location Map Exhibit B: The Rhodes Subdivision (Lot 1, plat to be vacated) Exhibit C: Plat Vacation Document 04 C8-89-0042.0A(VAC) - The Rhodes Subdivision; 2-Mile ETJ1 of 8 Rhodes Subdivision 04 C8-89-0042.0A(VAC) - The Rhodes Subdivision; 2-Mile ETJ2 of 8 04 C8-89-0042.0A(VAC) - The Rhodes Subdivision; 2-Mile ETJ3 of 8 04 C8-89-0042.0A(VAC) - The Rhodes Subdivision; 2-Mile ETJ4 of 8 VACATION INSTRUMENT THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TRAVIS TOTAL VACATION OF RHODES SUBDIVISION WHEREAS Millrose Properties Texas, LLC (“Proprietor”) is/are the owner(s) of all the real property included in Lot 1 of Rhodes Subdivision, a subdivision located in Travis County, Texas, and within the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction of the City of Austin (“City”), of which is recorded in Volume 88 Page 255 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas (the “Plat”), and whereas said lots comprise all of the land encompassed by the Plat; and WHEREAS, Proprietors now wish to vacate Lot 1 of the Plat in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 212.013 of the Texas Local Government Code NOW, THEREFORE KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That Proprietors do hereby declare that, subject to the approval by the City’s Planning Commission and Travis County Commissioners Court, Lot 1 of said subdivision is vacated. It is understood that this action will in …
Transportation Analyses at Zoning Austin Transportation & Public Works | May 5, 2026 Curtis P. Beaty, P.E. Briefing Topics Triggers for a transportation analysis Types of transportation analyses at zoning Other transportation analyses 2 Triggers for a Transportation Analysis LDC – Chapter 26-6 ARTICLE 3. - TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS AND MITIGATION § 25-6-113 - TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS REQUIRED: “…if the expected number of trips generated by a project exceeds 2,000 vehicle trips per day.” § 25-6-114 - NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC ANALYSIS REQUIRED: o Development on a residential (Level 1) or collector street (Level 2) o Development will add more than 300 vehicles trips per day to the street o Street that development accesses has more than 50% frontage of SF1-SF5 designated lots o Only consider from development’s property line to nearest arterial (Level 3 or 4 street) o Each street segment/block to be considered independently 3 Triggers for a Transportation Analysis ITE Trip Generation Manual (v 12) Forecasts the number and type of daily trips generated by a proposed development Based on land use, land setting, and proposed intensities Documented in the “TIA Determination Worksheet” 4 Types of Transportation Analyses At Zoning/Re-zoning Types of Analyses Zoning Transportation Analysis (ZTA): Unknowns at Zoning: Trip generation estimates TDM considerations Bike/Ped considerations Street capacity analysis Proposed driveway access locations/considerations ROW needs per ASMP Actual driveway locations Actual land uses/intensities Site’s functionality Specific TDM plan Potential waiver requests Phasing plan and build-out year(s) Specific Mitigations Deferred to Site Plan 6 Types of Analyses Neighborhood Traffic Analysis (NTA): Specific triggers “…a simplified analysis that assesses the effect of a proposed project on a residential street.” Limited in scope Existing traffic Projected operating level Potential mitigations 7 Neighborhood Traffic Analysis (NTA) Proposed site does not take access to this street block: no NTA required Site takes access to street and street block exceeds 50% SF1-SF5 frontage: NTA required & Development will add more than 300 daily vehicle trips to street: NTA required Site takes access to street, but street block has less than 50% SF1-SF5 frontage: no NTA required 8 Neighborhood Traffic Analysis (NTA) • Measured Face-of-Curb to Face-of Curb • Not a maximum capacity • Actual traffic volumes can exceed these thresholds • Other street …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2026, AT 5:30 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER ROOM 1401 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the African American Resource Advisory Commission 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 Nekaybaw Watson, 512-974-2562, nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Alexandria Anderson, Chair Roger Davis Dr. Chiquita Eugene Kyron Hayes Antony Jackson Kenneth Loyde Mueni Rudd Emmy Weisberg AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Justin Parsons, Vice Chair Sophia Dozier Joi Harden Daryl Horton Nelson Linder Antonio Ross Greg Smith 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 African American Resource Advisory Commission special called meeting on April 14, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion regarding a collaboration with Huston-Tillotson 3. Discussion regarding the STEM Symposium DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Create a working group regarding issues related to health care. 5. Create a working group regarding issues related to housing. 6. Create a working group regarding issues related to public safety. 7. Create a working group regarding issues related to employment. 8. Create a working group regarding issues related to cultural competency. 9. Approve the revision of the purpose and duties section of the bylaws. 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 Nekaybaw Watson at Austin City Clerk’s Office Department, at 512-974-2562 or nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the African American Resource Advisory Commission please contact Nekaybaw Watson at 512-974-2562 or nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov.
AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026 The African American Resource Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at the African American Cultural and Heritage Facility. Chair Anderson called the African American Resource Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Alexandria Anderson, Chair Justin Parsons, Vice Chair Roger Davis Nelson Linder Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Sophia Dozier Joi Harden Kyron Hayes Mueni Rudd Greg Smith Commissioners Absent: Dr. Chiquita Eugene Daryl Horton Antony Jackson Kenneth Loyde Antonio Ross Emmy Goss-Weisberg PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the African American Resource Advisory Commission regular meeting on April 7, 2026. The minutes from the meeting of April 7, 2026, were approved on Commissioner Davis’ motion, Vice Chair Parsons’ second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Eugene, Horton, Jackson, Loyde, Ross, and Weisberg were absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding the support and funding of American Gateways in the FY 2026-2027 Budget. The motion to approve a Recommendation to Council regarding the support and funding of American Gateways in the FY 2026-2027 Budget was approved on Vice Chair Parsons’ motion, Commissioner Dozier’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Eugene, Horton, Jackson, Loyde, Ross, and Weisberg were absent. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding the support and funding of the Career, Research, Learning and Development Institute (CARLDI) in the FY 2026-2027 budget. The motion to approve a Recommendation to Council regarding the support and funding of the Career, Research, Learning and Development Institute (CARLDI) in the FY 2026- 2027 budget was approved on Commissioner Dozier’s motion, Commissioner Davis’ second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Eugene, Horton, Jackson, Loyde, Ross, and Weisberg were absent. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding social services in the FY 2026-2027 Budget. The motion to approve a Recommendation to Council regarding social services in the FY 2026-2027 budget was approved on Commissioner Dozier’s motion, Commissioner Hayes’ second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Eugene, Horton, Jackson, Loyde, Ross, and Weisberg were absent. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding the support and funding for Mama Sana Vibrant Woman in the FY 2026-2027 Budget. The motion to approve a Recommendation to Council regarding the support and funding for Mama Sana Vibrant Woman in the FY 2026-2027 budget was approved on Vice …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE 2026 BOND ELECTION ADVISORY TASK FORCE MONDAY, May 4, 2026, AT 6:00 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, EVENTS CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the 2026 Bond Election Advisory Task Force may be participating by video conference. 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 Hernandez, 512-974-7644, nicole.hernandez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT MEMBERS: Mary Hager, Chair Ana Aguirre Nicole Conley Richard DePalma Robert Fiedler Donald Jackson Noelita Lugo Luke Metzger Kenneth Standley Ben Suddaby Heyden Walker CALL TO ORDER Frances Jordan, Vice Chair Tina Cannon Charles Curry JC Dwyer Jeremiah Hendricks Andrew Kogler Garry Merritt Katrina Miller Rachel Stone David Sullivan Kaiba White AGENDA 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 2026 Bond Election Advisory Task Force Regular Called meeting on April 27, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. Approve final 2026 Bond Election Advisory Task Force recommendations. Approve the Policy recommendations to be included in the Bond Election Advisory Task Force final recommendation. 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 Nicole Hernandez at Austin Capital Delivery Services Department, at 512-974-7644 and nicole.hernandez@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more information on the 2026 Bond Election Advisory Task Force, please contact Nicole Hernandez at 512-974-7644 or nicole.hernandez@austintexas.gov.
REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MONDAY, MAY 4, 2026, 4:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM, #1101 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Public Safety 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 Chelsea Pfeifer at chelsea.pfeifer@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2498. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Enrique Duran II, Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Daniel Godwin David Holmes Michael Sierra-Arévalo CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Vice Chair Denise L Eger Kimberly Hidrogo Timothy Ruttan Yasmine Smith 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 Public Safety Commission regular meeting on April 6, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. 5. Austin Fire Quarterly Report. Presentation by Tom Vocke, Assistant Chief, Austin Fire. Discussion of Austin Firefighters Association budget and sworn staff priorities. Presented by David Girouard, President, Austin Firefighters Association. Discussion of Austin Police Oversight Mediation Program and responses to questions from Recommendation 20250908-006. Presented by Gail McCant, Director, Austin Police Oversight. Discussion of sexual assault data with Austin Police, SAFE Alliance, BRAVE Alliance, Travis County District Attorney’s Office, and Sexual Assault Response and Resource Team (SARRT). Presented by Deanna Lichter, Commander, Austin Police, Marcy Alonzo, Community Engagement Specialist, Austin Police, Andrea Austin, Director, Travis County District Attorney’s Office, Alison Kolb, Vice President, SAFE Alliance, Noor Wehbe, Nurse Educator, BRAVE Alliance. Wildfire Readiness Update. Presentation by David Skowron, Division Chief, Austin Fire. 6. DISCUSSION AND ACTION 7. Approve a recommendation from the Collective Sex Crime Response Model working group regarding SARRT. 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 …
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Monday, April 6, 2026 The Public Safety Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Monday, April 6, 2026, at Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Ramírez called the Public Safety Commission Meeting to order at 4:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Nelly Paulina Ramírez, Chair Timothy Ruttan, Vice Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Enrique Duran II Kimberly Hidrogo Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Yasmine Smith PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Public Safety Commission regular meeting on March 2, 2026. The March 2, 2026 meeting minutes were approved as amended with the following amendment on Commissioner Duran’s motion, Vice Chair Ruttan’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Smith was off the dais. Commissioners Holmes and Sierra-Arévalo were absent. The amendment was under FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: “Austin Police Oversight discussion on Mediation Remediation program” DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion of small vehicle use by public safety departments with Rick Harland, Assistant Director, Austin Fleet Mobility Services. Presentation was made by Rick Harland, Assistant Director, Austin Fleet Mobility Services, Wesley Hopkins, Chief of Staff, Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical 1 Services, Tom Vocke, Assistant Chief, Austin Fire, Lee Rogers, Chief of Staff, Austin Police. 2. 4. Public Safety Quarterly Report, Austin Police. Presentation by Lee Rogers, Chief of Staff, Austin Police. Presentation was made by Lee Rogers, Chief of Staff, Austin Police. Discussion of Austin Police operating procedures for disclosure of bodycam footage to Travis County post arrest with Austin Police, Travis County Attorney’s Office and Travis County Defender's Office. Presentation by Lee Rogers, Chief of Staff, Austin Police, Lucio del Toro, First Assistant County Attorney, Travis County Attorney’s Office, Adeola Ogunkeyede, Chief Public Defender for Travis County, Travis County Defender’s Office. Presentation was made by Lee Rogers, Chief of Staff, Austin Police, Lucio del Toro, First Assistant County Attorney, Travis County Attorney’s Office, Adeola Ogunkeyede, Chief Public Defender for Travis County, Travis County Defender’s Office. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 5. Update from the Collective Sex Crime Response Model working group. Update was given by Chair Ramírez. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. Commissioner Duran was elected as Chair on Commissioner Ruttan’s motion, Chair Ramírez’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Holmes and Sierra-Arévalo were absent. Commissioner Ramírez was elected as Vice Chair on Commissioner Bernhardt’s motion, Commissioner Godwin’s second on …
Mediation Program Public Safety Commission May 4, 2026 1 Agenda 01 About Austin Police Oversight 02 Authority 03 About Mediation 04 Process 05 Benefits 2 1. About Austin Police Oversight 3 About Austin Police Oversight The mission of Austin Police Oversight is to provide impartial oversight of the Austin Police Department’s conduct, practices, and policies to enhance accountability, inform the public to increase transparency and create sustainable partnerships throughout the community. ACCOUNTABILITY TRANSPARENCY PARTNERSHIPS 4 About Austin Police Oversight WHAT WE DO WHAT WE DO NOT DO Separate, independent, civilian oversight Review all community complaints We have full access to all APD databases Make recommendations to the Chief of Police & City Manager related to discipline, administrative policies and training Educate community members about the complaint process, our reports and recommendations, and their rights when interacting with law enforcement We do NOT work for or report to APD orthe Chief of Police We do NOT oversee other law enforcement agencies We do NOT oversee criminal cases We do NOT administer discipline to officers We are NOT the final decision-makers on issues related to discipline and training 5 2. Authority 6 Authority: Meet and Confer Agreement Mediation authorization is established in the 2024 Meet and Confer Agreement between City of Austin and the Austin Police Association (APA) in Article 17, Disciplinary Actions, Demotion, & Appeals. Section 16—The CITY shall implement a voluntary mediation process concerning both citizen and internal complaints. The ASSOCIATION may appoint two persons to work with the CITY in developing the specific operating procedure. The process shall include and be based upon the following concepts: a) Mediation shall be an option offered to the complainant at any time during the investigatory process in which the Chief deems appropriate. Mediation shall only be offered in cases in which allegations are for minor policy violations, such as rudeness. The Chief or their designee shall have final authority as to whether mediation is an appropriate avenue for remedy. b) For a complaint to proceed to mediation, both the Officer and the complainant must voluntarily agree. c) Once mediation has been agreed to, the matter cannot be returned to the Department to be handled as a disciplinary matter. 7 Authority: General Orders Mediation authorization is also established in the Austin Police Department (APD) General Orders: 902.6.5 Investigations Handled Through Mediation As an alternative to the normal IA …
Briefing: Public Safety Commission Recommendation 20250908-006 Austin Police Oversight | 05.04.2026 Overview Purpose: Provide the Public Safety Commission with a summary of APO’s responses to recommendation 20250908-006 Scope: Annual Reporting, Compliance, public data accessibility, Complaints process & outcomes, CPRC, Miscellaneous Annual Reporting PSC Request: Present the most recent Annual Report at a publicly posted Council Meeting. APO Response: • 2024 Report presented via memo on October 13, 2025, to Mayor and Council • 2024 Report published October 14, 2025 • Council presentation on December 9, 2025 Compliance APOA Austin Police Oversight Act PSC Recommendation: Published compliance Plan. APO Response: • APO already complies with the Act; a separate plan is not required. Complaint Database PSC Recommendation: Create a Searchable, Public Complaint Database APO Response: • Complaint documentation is already searchable online • The interface was challenging • March 19, 2026, COA new website launched CPRC Support/ Staff Liaison PSC Recommendation: Assign City Clerk Staff as CPRC liaison. APO Response: • APO has not articulated any strain on staff resources. • Will collaborate with CMO and City Clerk’s Office to address any challenges. Annual Report Timeline PSC Questions: Annual Report Schedule, Edit and Review Authority. APO Response: • All department annual reports will be released after the City Manager’s Year in Review. • APO aim is Q4 each Year • Austin Communication and Engagement and the City Manager’s Office have review, edit, and approval authority of APO’s Annual Report. Compliance PSC Questions: Posting requirement, Reporting Gaps, Data Infrastructure APO Response: • All Complaints submitted to APO in 2025 are published on APO’s website. Anonymous Complaints are not separated out. • APO does not publish Compliments • Oral & Written reprimands are reported in aggregate numbers and published as part of our annual report. • Compliant Process & Outcomes PSC Questions: Training & Case Management APO Response: • Complaint Staff receive ongoing training • Options for filing • Supervisor Referral outcomes • Complaint trends Community Police Review Commission PSC Questions: Case review, vacancies, case briefings & recommendations, APO Response: • Working groups for case triage established • Vacancies filled by alternates • Case briefings will take place in closed session • Document storage on CPRC website Miscellaneous PSC Questions: Press Conf. Funding, Website accessibility, Hiring APO Response: • APO participation in critical incidents press conferences is a national best practice supporting transparency and real-time monitoring. • No additional funding allocation during budget …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE DESIGN COMMISSION MONDAY, MAY 4th, 2026, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1406 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Design 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 Chad Sharrard at 512- 974-8033 or chad.sharrard@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Marissa McKinney, Chair Kevin Howard, Vice Chair Ramachandra “Rao” Aradhyula David Carroll Nkiru Gelles Saira Khan CALL TO ORDER AGENDA Conners Ladner Josue Meiners Evgenia “Jenny” Murkes Jon Salinas Brendan Wittstruck PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five 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 Design Commission Design regular meeting on April 27th, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and possible action on recommendations to the proposed Downtown Density Bonus Phase I Urban Design Standards. 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 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 Chad Sharrard at Austin Planning at 512-974-8033 or chad.sharrard@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Design Commission, please contact Chad Sharrard at 512-974-8033 or chad.sharrard@austintexas.gov.
Downtown Density Bonus Phase 1 – Proposal Austin Planning | Design Commission | 04/27/2026 Agenda • • • Background Existing Program & Process Proposed Changes • Urban Design Standards • Community Benefits | • Downtown Density Bonus Process • Stakeholder Engagement and Timeline 2 Background City Council Resolution Downtown Density Bonus Update Resolution No. 20240718-185 in July 2024 directed staff to update the Downtown Density Bonus (DDB) program Requested: Updates to gatekeeper requirements Integration of Rainey subdistrict Creation of new subdistricts Prioritization of accessibility and shade opportunities Simplification of the affordability program Alignment of the program with the Equitable Transit-Oriented Development (ETOD) overlay. Downtown Density Bonus – Phase 1 In response to Senate Bill 840, Council adopted Ordinance No. 20251023-063, which amended the Central Business District Zone and directed staff to update the DDB program by June 2026 for three DDB subdistricts 4 Existing Program & Process Phase 1 - Existing Height & FAR Map After the recent adoption of the Central Business District Zone amendments and updates to the DDB, the three subdistricts in Phase 1 have the following entitlements available via the DDB program: Core Subdistrict – 350ft of height and 25:1 FAR* Rainey Subdistrict – 350ft of height and 15:1 FAR* Convention Center Subdistrict – 350ft of height and 15:1 FAR* Applicants can request Council approval to exceed these entitlements *FAR limits are only applicable to commercial developments 6 Proposed Changes Phase I – Proposed Applicability Revised to remove the Red River Cultural District from Phase I To be updated and included in Phase II of the DDB Update DDB is a voluntary program Supersedes the following overlays: Capitol Dominance Overlay Equitable Transit-Oriented Development Density Bonus Waterfront Overlay 8 Phase I – Combining Districts Each combining district will have different entitlements/requirements. Phase I will create 2 combining districts: DDB400 has +400 ft DDB850 has +850 ft Additional height is additive to the property’s base zoning height limit E.g., a CBD-DDB400 site could build up to 750 ft (350 ft base height + 400 bonus ft) Sites will be rezoned into DDB400 in Phase I. Sites will be eligible to request rezoning into DDB850 through the standard rezoning process. Max height cannot be exceeded by Council approval. …
DRAFT C20-2024-018 DDB Phase I Downtown Density Bonus Urban Design Standards These standards would apply only to projects seeking Downtown Density Bonus entitlements and are intended to implement public realm and pedestrian environment objectives that currently apply under §25-2-586. In order to participate in the proposed Downtown Density Bonus (DDB) program, projects would be required to adhere to all mandatory design standards and a minimum number of additional urban design standards from a menu of options. For Phase I of the Downtown Density Bonus update, the proposed requirements would be: - Projects zoned –DDB400 must adhere to all mandatory standards and at least 7 out of the 14 menu standards to participate in the DDB program - Projects zoned –DDB850 must adhere to all mandatory standards and least 10 out of the 14 menu standards to participate in the DDB program In future phases of the Downtown Density Bonus program update, additional combining districts may be created that have different requirements for the minimum number of urban design standards that must be met. Additionally, subdistricts may be created that provide additional urban design standards or requirements based on the unique character of specific areas (such as the Red River Cultural District). Additional design standards may be added in the future. If additional design standards are added to the menu, the minimum number of standards that must be met may be modified. The Urban Design team in Austin Planning will review site plans and determine compliance with the urban design standards. Mandatory Urban Design Standards Screening Requirements (A) Utility equipment, mechanical equipment, and solid waste collection areas, including loading docks, truck parking, outdoor storage, trash collection, trash compaction, and other service functions: a. are prohibited in the area between a building and a street; b. must not be visible from a street, adjacent property lines, or the property lines across adjacent public streets; and c. must be screened or located in a public alley. (B) This subsection applies to a site with frontage on an alley 20 feet or more wide. DRAFT C20-2024-018 DDB Phase I a. A transformer room or utility vault must be adjacent to and accessible from the alley, unless Austin Energy determines placement is required in another location. b. A pump room, sprinkler room, or other utility or mechanical room must be adjacent to and accessible from the alley unless the Fire Chief determines that placing the …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS MONDAY, MAY 4, 2026, AT 6:30 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, ROOM 1101 301 W 2nd STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Commission on Immigrant Affairs 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 Nekaybaw Watson, 512-974-2562, nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS : Miriam Dorantes, Chair Adrian De La Rosa Aditi Joshi Diane Kanawati Melissa Ortega Caroline Solis AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Alondra Johnson, Vice-Chair Azeem Edwin Jeanne “Canan” Kaba Meghna Roy Yohana Saucedo 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 Commission on Immigrant Affairs regular meeting on April 6, 2026. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing from Austin Police Victim Services Unit regarding the services they provide specifically to their immigrant community. Presentation by Kachina Clark, Victim Services and Employee Wellness Division Manager, Tracy Morris, Victim Services Manager, and Stephanie Gonzales, Equity and Inclusion Coordinator. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Update from Quality-of-Life Study Working Group regarding study timeline and progress made. (Commissioners: Johnson, Ortega, Joshi, Kaba, Kanawati, Edwin) 4. Discussion on future priorities and goals of the commission. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve a letter of support from the Commission on Immigrant Affairs for funding and staffing support for Academia Cuauhtli. 6. Create a Budget Working Group to track the FY 2026—2027 approved recommendations of the Commission on Immigrant Affairs. 7. Discussion to review and revise the scope and priorities of the U-Visa, T-Visa Working Group. (Commissioners: Dorantes, Johnson, De La Rosa, Lincoln-Goldfinch, Saucedo, Ortega). 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 Nekaybaw Watson at Austin …
COMMISSION ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, APRIL 6, 2026 The Commission on Immigrant Affairs convened in a regular meeting on Monday, April 6, 2026, at 310 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Dorantes called the meeting to order at 6:44pm. Commissioners in Attendance: Miriam Dorantes, Chair Adrian De La Rosa Caroline Solis Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Alondra Johnson, Vice-Chair Aditi Joshi Diane Kanawati Meghna Roy Melissa Ortega Commissioners Absent: Azeem Edwin Jeanne Kaba Yohana Saucedo PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Immigrant Affairs Special Called Meeting on March 20, 2026. The minutes of the March 20, 2026, special called meeting of the Commission on Immigrant Affairs were approved during the regular meeting on April 6, 2026, on Vice Chair Johnson’s motion, Chair Dorantes’ second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Ortega was off the dais. Commissioners Edwin, Kaba, and Saucedo were absent. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing from Austin Police regarding an updated policy as it relates to immigration. Presentation given by Lee Rogers, Chief of Staff, Austin Police. Presentation given by Lee Rogers, Chief of Staff, Austin Police. 3. 4. Staff briefing from Austin Equity and Inclusion regarding the introduction of the Acting Immigration Manager and future recruitment and updates surrounding immigrant and refugee related work. Presentation given by Shafina Khaki, Human Rights Officer, Austin Equity and Inclusion and Houmma Garba, Acting Immigration Manager, Austin Equity and Inclusion. Presentation given by Shafina Khaki, Human Rights Officer, Austin Equity and Inclusion and Houmma Garba, Acting Immigration Manager, Austin Equity and Inclusion. Staff briefing regarding updates to the Levers of Economic Mobility. Presentation by Gary Aaron, Business Process Consultant Sr., Austin Equity and Inclusion and Shivani Datar, Business Process Specialist, Austin Equity and Inclusion. Presentation given by Gary Aaron, Business Process Consultant Sr., Austin Equity and Inclusion. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Presentation from Academia Cuauhtli regarding a program update, information on their spring and summer programming, and shifting funding structures. Presentation by Dr. María Del Carmen Unda, Founder, Academia Cuauhtli, Dr. Angela Valenzuela, Acedemia Cuauhtli, and Dr. Emilio Zamora, Academia Cuauhtli. Presentation given by Dr. María Del Carmen Unda, Founder, Academia Cuauhtli. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Approve the election of Vice Chair. The motion to elect Commissioner Johnson as Vice Chair of the Commission on Immigrant Affairs was approved on Chair Dorantes’ motion, Commissioner De La Rosa’s second on …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL MONDAY, MAY 4, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. VIRTUAL MEETING Art in Public Places Panel may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: Art in Public Places Panel: May Virtual Meeting | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams. 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 Art in Public Places Manager Jaime Castillo at jaime.castillo@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-7852. CURRENT PANEL MEMBERS: Kristi-Anne Shaer, Chair Heidi Schmalbach, Arts Commission Liaison Bernardo Diaz Lindsey Millikan AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Andrew Danziger, Vice Chair Fatima Carbajal Camille Jobe 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 Art in Public Places Panel Regular meeting on April 6, 2026 and Art in Public Places Special Meeting on April 15, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding Art in Public Places Program, including Conservation, Current Projects and Milestones. Presentation by Jaime Castillo, AIPP Manager, Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion of Arts Commission Liaison Report on Action Items from April 20, 2026, Arts Commission Meeting. Presentation by Heidi Schmalbach, Arts Commission Liaison. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Approve a recommendation to Arts Commission for the Armadillo Water Tank Art in Public Places Project Final Design. Presentation by Bill Tavis, Art in Public Places Artist, and Bryana Iglesias, AIPP Coordinator, Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment. Approve a recommendation to Arts Commission for the AFD 53 / ATCEMS 42 Goodnight Ranch Art in Public Places Project Final Design. Presentation by Re:Site Studio, Art in Public Places Artist, and Lindsay Hutchens, AIPP Coordinator, Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment. Approve a recommendation to Arts Commission for the Airport Boulevard NWSE Art in Public Places Final Design. Presentation by Liza Fishbone, Art in Public Places Artist, and Frederico Forte, AIPP Coordinator Senior, Austin, Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment. Approve a recommendation to …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 11 a.m. Permitting and Development Center, Room 1203 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the 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 Cara Bertron at (512) 974-1446 or cara.bertron@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS Judah Rice, Chair Jeffrey Acton Trey McWhorter AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order or, for remote participation, no later than noon the day before the meeting, 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 Operations Committee regular meeting on March 18, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Operations Committee workplan. PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. Discussion and possible action on eligible expenses for the historic district tax abatement. Discussion and possible action on Historic Sign Standards. 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 Cara Bertron at Austin Planning at (512) 974-1446 or cara.bertron@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Operations Committee, please contact Cara Bertron at (512) 974-1446 or cara.bertron@austintexas.gov.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 11 a.m. Permitting and Development Center, Room 1203 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the committee may be participating by videoconference. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS _X_ Judah Rice, Chair _X_ Jeffrey Acton ___ Trey McWhorter DRAFT MEETING MINUTES CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No public communication. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Operations Committee regular meeting on February 18, 2026. MOTION: Approve the minutes from February 18, 2026 on a motion by Commissioner Acton, Commissioner Rice seconding. Vote: 2-0. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding ways to approach concerns about structural issues in older buildings. Presentation by Cara Bertron, Program Manager II, Austin Planning, and Kalan Contreras, Principal Planner, Austin Planning. • Commissioners discussed getting feedback from applicants. • Commissioners discussed working with Austin Development Services staff to raise contractor awareness around compliance and identify issues early. • Staff provided an update on Development Services review. integrating historic preservation processes with DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion of potential changes to the Land Development Code regarding historic preservation. • Commissioners discussed a conversation among the full commission about streamlining processes. PUBLIC HEARINGS/DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. 5. Discussion and possible action on eligible expenses for the historic district tax abatement. • Commissioners discussed adding permanent accessibility improvements, hazardous material abatement, and indoor air quality systems to eligible expenses. Discussion and possible action on Historic Sign Standards. • Commissioners reviewed the standards and agreed to do a more detailed review at their next meeting. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT 12:48 p.m. For more information on the Operations Committee, please contact Cara Bertron at (512) 974-1446 or cara.bertron@austintexas.gov.
ELIGIBLE EXPENSES: Per 11-1-63 (6) of City Code, only work for which a certificate of appropriateness or City permit is required is included in determining whether the proposed work exceeds the specified percentage of pre-restoration value. ELIGIBLE EXPENSES: • Labor/materials related to eligible costs • Demolition related to eligible costs or to remove non-historic exterior additions and features • Repair, restoration, or replacement of historic façade and landscape features, including reconstruction of missing features • Exterior masonry and siding repair • Roofing • Foundation • Structural repairs • Gutters • Windows, including permanent weatherization measures • Exterior doors and permanent weatherization measures • Permanent HVAC systems (permanent) • Permanent eElectrical, plumbing, and gas systems (permanent) • Escalators and eElevators • Fire eEscapes • Sprinkler/fFire suppression systems • Security systems requiring installation permits (if permit required for installation) • Interior partitions, ceilings, and/or floors requiring installation permits (if permit required for installation) • Signage • Solar panels and other long-term sustainability “sustainable” improvements • Exterior paint • Exterior and interior ramps • Exterior handrails • Exterior lifts • Changes to make the exterior grade and/or existing sidewalks accessible • Repair of existing sidewalks • Widening secondary exterior doorways • Widening interior doorways • Sales tax for eligible expenses • Interior tub-to-shower conversions, except shower tiling • Other plumbing work to enhance accessibility, including lowering sinks and replacing toilets • Above listed work on outbuildings deemed contributing structures INELIGIBLE EXPENSES: • Light fixtures • Interior finish work, e.g., painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work • Appliances • Furniture • Window treatments other than permanent weatherization measures • Construction of or repair to dDecks/ and patios not original to building • Demolition costs related to removal of contributing buildings or structures • Construction of new buildings or additions • Non-historic landscape features, (e.g., retaining walls, fencing, paving, planters, vegetation, paths, or sidewalks, ) unless the changes are for accessibility purposes (see Eligible Expenses list) • Parking lot construction or expansion • Architectural and engineering fees • Building permit, variance, zoning, or platting application fees • Feasibility studies • Financing fees • Leasing expenses • Storm sewer costs • Legal and /aAccounting fees • Purchase or repair of , or repair to, construction tools and equipment • Taxes, except sales tax for eligible expenses Adopted December 2012
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION April 29, 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 GeNell Gary 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 Resource Management Commission Meeting on March 24, 2026. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing on the Value of Solar by Tim Harvey Director, Customer Renewable Solutions, Austin Energy. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and recommendation on the value of solar and the social cost of carbon components. 4. Discussion and recommendation on the Texas Gas Service Franchise Agreement. 5. Approve the creation of a working group focused on longer duration storage and its role in Austin Energy's Resource and Generation Plan. 6. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair of the Resource Management Commission. 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 .
Energy Efficiency Services - Commercial and Multifamily Enrollment Pipeline Program Location Name Installation Address MFIQv2 Bridge at Henly 6107 E RIVERSIDE DR UNIT CLUB Council District 3 MFIQv2 Mueller Flats 1071 CLAYTON LN UNIT 17 MFIQv2 MFIQv2 Bridge at Asher 10505 S IH 35 SVRD NB CH Ashford Costa Brava 6407 SPRINGDALE RD UNIT 1 MFIQv2 LUPINE TERRACE 1137 GUNTER ST MFv2 Mackenzie Point Apartments 1044 CAMINO LA COSTA UNIT 10 MFIQv2 MFv2 The Amethyst 13401 METRIC BLVD 01 STONEY RIDGE APARTMENTS 3200 S 1ST ST UNIT 1 4 5 1 1 4 7 3 Measures Duct Sealing and Remediation,ECAD Incentive,Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat,HVAC Tune-Up Attic Insulation,ECAD Incentive,Lighting,Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat,Supplemental Measure,HVAC Tune- Up,Water Saving Devices ECAD Incentive,Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat,HVAC Tune-Up Attic Insulation,Duct Sealing and Remediation,Lighting,Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat,Supplemental Measure,HVAC Tune- Up,Water Saving Devices Attic Insulation,ECAD Incentive,Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat,Plenum Redesign and Remediation,HVAC Tune-Up HVAC Tune-Up HVAC Tune-Up Smart PPT Eligible Thermostat,HVAC Tune-Up Est. kWh Savings 364,850 Est. $ Incentive $257,648 351,389 $232,056 428,247 141,552 $208,074 $132,134 140,753 $109,086 130,689 114,295 197,212 $108,576 $107,640 $104,928 Rebate Fact Sheet - Energy Efficiency Services March 2026 Property Information Rebate Program Enrollment Multifamily 1344018 Customer or Property Mackenzie Point Apartments Property Address Year Built * Total Number of Rentable Units Building Total Square Feet 1044 CAMINO LA COSTA UNIT 10 AUSTIN, TX 78752 1983 348 N/A Measure ** Rebates and Estimated Annual Savings Est. Kilowatt (kW) Reduction Est. Kilowatt- hours (kWh) Reduction Est. $/kW Rebate per Tenant Unit Total Rebate Attic Insulation 78.8 37,591 $1,317 $298 $103,781 Total *** 78.8 * 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 $103,781 37,591 $1,317 $298 Energy Efficiency Rebates in Past 10-Years Date (Year) Measure Rebate Amount N/A
Value of Solar Discussion RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION - APRIL 29, 2026 RAPHAEL SCHWARTZ Austin Energy Goals Local solar goals: • “Promote Innovative Local Solar Solutions Austin Energy will continue building local solar solutions and expanding local solar access for all customers. Austin Energy will plan to . . . reach 405 MW of installed local solar capacity by 2035 — including 160 MW of existing capacity.” • Need to average ~ 23 MW per year going forward. • FY2026 expected to trail 2025 ---23 ? https://austinenergy.com/about/news/news-releases/2025/Austin-Energy-adds-record-18MW-of-local-solar-to-the-grid Many successful solar programs • Residential solar • Commercial solar • Commercial Standard Offer • Community Solar program • Solar on city owned buildings • New lease program • and more… Oct. 21, 2025 Resource Management Commission Obstacles….. •US solar market is in a “transition year” in 2026 • Loss of 30% federal subsidy - Residential expected to see 33% declines nationally [1] • ‘Foreign Entity of Concern’ another major cost increase from new legislation • Commercial Standard Offer was already struggling to scale in FY2025 (thin margins) • Residential Standard Offer program appears will not move forward? • ‘Solar for All’ appears to be dead • Austin Energy does not have much appetite to increase subsidies… [1] https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2026/03/17/residential-solar-to-decline-33-year-over-year-said-roth-capital-partners/ Value of Solar tariff • AE uses a Value of Solar tariff that is ‘buy all, sell all’. • Originally set up in 2012 to assess the true value of local solar to the utility • Leadership has been clear that the intention is to: Properly value the customer-sited solar as a resource to the utility and fairly compensate the customer without burdening non-solar customers. • Four components make up avoided costs. • Some tariffs don’t include the environmental “societal benefit” Stepping away from ‘subsidies’ • AE has tried to step away from actual incentives in recent years: • • Rolling out new programs (Standard Offer programs) which do not value the carbon emission reduction or any environmental aspect of solar Charging commercial solar customers relatively high permitting fees • AE has made clear that even modest incentives are not sustainable for the utility long term • • Strong desire for programs to be ‘sustainable and scalable’ by tying programs to financial avoided costs Every dollar spent on societal benefits or incentives limits program sustainability in the utility’s view Value of Solar • Value of Solar payout is mainly dependent on energy scarcity on ERCOT …
MEMORANDUM To: Mayor and City Council Through: Ed Van Eenoo, Chief Financial Officer From: Date: Subject: Marija Norton, CPA, City Controller April 25, 2026 Key Terms in the Proposed Texas Gas Service Franchise Agreement for First Reading The purpose of this memorandum is to provide a summary of the key terms in the proposed Texas Gas Service (TGS) franchise agreement that City Council will see for first reading on the May 7, 2026, City Council Agenda. The current franchise agreement will expire on October 16, 2026. Pursuant to City Charter, adop(cid:415)on of this franchise agreement requires three separate readings of the ordinance at Council, with the first and the third reading at least 30 days apart. In addi(cid:415)on, the effec(cid:415)ve date of the final agreement is sixty days from approval of the ordinance of third reading. Summary of Key Terms • • • Defini(cid:415)on of “Gross Revenues” (Sec(cid:415)on 1.18) – The defini(cid:415)on of “Gross Revenues” is updated to streamline meanings and make the term consistent with gas franchise conven(cid:415)ons across Texas. Term (Sec(cid:415)on 2.4) – The proposed agreement provides for a 10-year term with no automa(cid:415)c renewal. The exis(cid:415)ng agreement has been in effect for a total of 20 years, consis(cid:415)ng of a 10-year base term and an automa(cid:415)c second 10-year term. TGS will be required to no(cid:415)fy the City one year in advance of the expira(cid:415)on of the 10-year term. The proposal also includes a bridge term for the agreement to include any period between the October 16, 2026 expira(cid:415)on of the current agreement and the effec(cid:415)ve date of the new agreement. Low-Income Assistance Program (Sec(cid:415)on 4.7) – By January 1, 2029, TGS will work with the City to implement a monthly assistance program for income-qualified customers in the City. This will be pursuant to a tariff approved by the City and the assistance will be funded through a monthly charge on non-qualifying customer bills. City Staff and TGS are currently working on a specific program proposal to present to Council. This is a new term not currently required in the exis(cid:415)ng agreement. Con(cid:415)nued TGS Appearance Before RMC (Sec(cid:415)on 4.8) – Under the proposed agreement, TGS will be required to a(cid:425)end at least two Resource Management Commission mee(cid:415)ngs each calendar year. • • Annual Capital Improvement Report (Sec(cid:415)on 4.9) – Star(cid:415)ng in December 2026, TGS will submit an annual report on expected capital improvements for the upcoming year to …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Resource Management Commission Recommendation No. 20260429-004 Recommendation on Texas Gas Service Franchise WHEREAS, The City is in the process of renewing its franchise agreement with Texas Gas Service; and WHEREAS, the Resource Management Commission on January 20, 2026 made several recommendations pertaining to the renewal of the franchise agreement in Recommendation 20260120-002; and WHEREAS, many of those recommendations have been incorporated into the draft ordinance but several important terms are inadequate or absent; and WHEREAS, Texas Gas Service does not collect full payment for new infrastructure (known as Contribution in Aid of Construction or Capital Recovery Fees) required for new customers, thus subsidizing new customers while increasing gas bills of existing customers; and WHEREAS, the draft ordinance does not require Texas Gas to fund or operate any energy conservation programs or emergency bill assistance programs; and WHEREAS, the Sustainable Buildings section of the Austin Climate Equity Plan includes a goal of reducing natural gas-related emissions by 30% by 2030; and WHEREAS, the draft ordinance does not specify any minimum scope or standard on leak detection; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Resource Management Commission recommends that the City require as part of its franchise agreement with Texas Gas Service that: ● The Company shall implement an emergency bill assistance program for income- qualified customers to be funded at an initial level of at least $500,000, to be indexed for inflation during the term of the agreement, with 50% of the funding coming from Texas Gas Service shareholders. This would be a separate program from the monthly bill assistance program for income-qualified Customers currently found in the draft ordinance. (Section 4.7) ● The Company shall include all expected capital expenditures relevant to ratemaking (including those to occur outside of the Austin metropolitan area that will ultimately affect rates for Austin customers) in its annual report to Austin Financial Services (Section 4.9) ● Beginning in January 2027, the Company shall collect a new tariff to be adopted by the City to hire a consultant of the City’s choosing to review the prudence of these expected capital expenditures. This consultant will make this report available for the public, redacting any confidential or proprietary information as designated by the Company to the extent allowed by law. ● Beginning with implementation of rates determined by the next full rate case, the Company shall immediately collect full Contributions in Aid of Construction for …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE CODES AND ORDINANCES JOINT COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 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: Alejandra Flores, Chair Nadia Barrera-Ramirez, Vice Chair Betsy Greenberg Lonny Stern CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Felicity Maxwell Chris Gannon Casey Haney 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 regular meeting on April 15, 2026. 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. 3. Officer Elections. Conduct elections for Chair and Vice Chair. STAFF BREIFINGS 4. Staff briefing on the April 2026 Schedule of Active Code Amendments Gantt Chart. Presentation by Jordan Feldman, Principal Planner, Austin Planning. 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.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CODES AND ORDINANCES JOINT COMMITTEE DRAFT MINUTES WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 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 Regular meeting on Wednesday, April 15, 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 6:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Vice Chair Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Commissioners in Attendance Virtually: Casey Haney Chris Gannon Felicity Maxwel PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Ryan Saunders requested staff address noise-related concerns regarding ACME32 and music vendors. Vice Chair Barrera-Ramirez asks Mr. Saunders to follow up via email. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee Special Called Meeting on September 24, 2025. The minutes from the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee special-called meeting on September 24, 2025, were approved on Commissioner Maxwell’s motion, Commissioner Haney’s second, on a 4-0 vote. 2. Approve the minutes of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee Regular Meeting on February 18, 2026. The minutes from the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee regular meeting on February 18, 2026, were approved on Commissioner Maxwell’s motion, Commissioner Haney’s second, on a 4-0 vote. DRAFT DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. 4. C20-2024-004 Citywide Density Bonus Program. Approve a recommendation to Planning Commission to amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to adopt a new citywide density bonus program that will replace Density Bonus 90 (DB90) and Vertical Mixed Use (V) combining districts and consist of five new combining districts that allow additional height and land uses and relax site development standards and compatibility in exchange for providing affordable housing and meeting certain requirements. The staff presentation was made by Warner Cook, Principal Planner, Austin Planning. The motion to approve the recommendation to Planning Commission was approved on Commissioner Maxwell’s motion, Commissioner Haney’s second on a 4-0 vote. C20-2026-003 Amendments Related to Transit System Projects. Approve a recommendation to Planning Commission to amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) and amend Ordinance No. 20221115-048 to modify development review processes, methods to demonstrate water quality compliance, street design, and utility infrastructure design for the design and construction of certain transit system projects and related transit system infrastructure. The staff presentation was made by Donna Galati, Capital Program Consultant, Austin Project Connect, and David Marquez, Consulting …
DRAFT C20-2024-018 DDB Phase I Downtown Density Bonus Urban Design Standards These standards would apply only to projects seeking Downtown Density Bonus entitlements and are intended to implement public realm and pedestrian environment objectives that currently apply under §25-2-586. In order to participate in the proposed Downtown Density Bonus (DDB) program, projects would be required to adhere to all mandatory design standards and a minimum number of additional urban design standards from a menu of options. For Phase I of the Downtown Density Bonus update, the proposed requirements would be: - Projects zoned –DDB400 must adhere to all mandatory standards and at least 7 out of the 14 menu standards to participate in the DDB program - Projects zoned –DDB850 must adhere to all mandatory standards and least 10 out of the 14 menu standards to participate in the DDB program In future phases of the Downtown Density Bonus program update, additional combining districts may be created that have different requirements for the minimum number of urban design standards that must be met. Additionally, subdistricts may be created that provide additional urban design standards or requirements based on the unique character of specific areas (such as the Red River Cultural District). Additional design standards may be added in the future. If additional design standards are added to the menu, the minimum number of standards that must be met may be modified. The Urban Design team in Austin Planning will review site plans and determine compliance with the urban design standards. Mandatory Urban Design Standards Screening Requirements (A) Utility equipment, mechanical equipment, and solid waste collection areas, including loading docks, truck parking, outdoor storage, trash collection, trash compaction, and other service functions: a. are prohibited in the area between a building and a street; b. must not be visible from a street, adjacent property lines, or the property lines across adjacent public streets; and c. must be screened or located in a public alley. (B) This subsection applies to a site with frontage on an alley 20 feet or more wide. DRAFT C20-2024-018 DDB Phase I a. A transformer room or utility vault must be adjacent to and accessible from the alley, unless Austin Energy determines placement is required in another location. b. A pump room, sprinkler room, or other utility or mechanical room must be adjacent to and accessible from the alley unless the Fire Chief determines that placing the …
Downtown Density Bonus Phase 1 – Proposal Austin Planning | Codes & Ordinances Joint Committee | 04/29/2026 Agenda • • • Background Existing Program & Process Proposed Changes • Urban Design Standards • Community Benefits | • Downtown Density Bonus Process • Stakeholder Engagement and Timeline 2 Background City Council Resolution Downtown Density Bonus Update Resolution No. 20240718-185 in July 2024 directed staff to update the Downtown Density Bonus (DDB) program Requested: Updates to gatekeeper requirements Integration of Rainey subdistrict Creation of new subdistricts Prioritization of accessibility and shade opportunities Simplification of the affordability program Alignment of the program with the Equitable Transit-Oriented Development (ETOD) overlay. Downtown Density Bonus – Phase 1 In response to Senate Bill 840, Council adopted Ordinance No. 20251023-063, which amended the Central Business District Zone and directed staff to update the DDB program by June 2026 for three DDB subdistricts 4 Existing Program & Process Phase 1 - Existing Height & FAR Map After the recent adoption of the Central Business District Zone amendments and updates to the DDB, the three subdistricts in Phase 1 have the following entitlements available via the DDB program: Core Subdistrict – 350ft of height and 25:1 FAR* Rainey Subdistrict – 350ft of height and 15:1 FAR* Convention Center Subdistrict – 350ft of height and 15:1 FAR* Applicants can request Council approval to exceed these entitlements *FAR limits are only applicable to commercial developments 6 Proposed Changes Phase I – Proposed Applicability Revised to remove the Red River Cultural District from Phase I To be updated and included in Phase II of the DDB Update DDB is a voluntary program Supersedes the following overlays: Capitol Dominance Overlay Equitable Transit-Oriented Development Density Bonus Waterfront Overlay 8 Phase I – Combining Districts Each combining district will have different entitlements/requirements. Phase I will create 2 combining districts: DDB400 has +400 ft DDB850 has +850 ft Additional height is additive to the property’s base zoning height limit E.g., a CBD-DDB400 site could build up to 750 ft (350 ft base height + 400 bonus ft) Sites will be rezoned into DDB400 in Phase I. Sites will be eligible to request rezoning into DDB850 through the standard rezoning process. Max height cannot be exceeded …
C20-2024-018 REZONING AND ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C20-2024-018 Downtown Density Bonus (DDB) Update Description: Amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create Downtown Density Bonus 400 Combining District (DDB400) and rezone property generally located west of north Interstate 35, east of Nueces Street, south of E 11th Street, and north of Lady Bird Lake to apply DDB400 and to create Downtown Density Bonus 850 Combining District (DDB850). Background: Initiated by City Council Resolution No. 20240718-185 and Ordinance No. 20251023-063. The Downtown Density Bonus program, or the DDB program, was first adopted by Ordinance 20130627-105 in 2013 to promote a vibrant, dense, and pedestrian-friendly downtown area while also encouraging the development of affordable housing and other community benefits. In Texas, local governments are not allowed to use zoning laws to require affordable housing. For this reason, bonus programs are an effective way for the City to encourage private developers to provide affordable housing units in exchange for increased entitlements, such as greater height or floor-to-area ratio (FAR) above a development’s base zoning. The Downtown Density Bonus program leverages Downtown's growth to create a more vibrant city center and provide benefits for the city as a whole. Since the program’s original adoption, the DDB program regulations were amended in 2014, 2019, 2023, and 2025 by the following ordinances: Ordinance No. 20140227-054, Ordinance No. 20191031-037, Ordinance No. 20230504-030, Ordinance No. 20230504- 031, Ordinance No. 20231029-052, and Ordinance No. 20251023-063. Most of these ordinances added clarifying language or maps, with the exceptions being those from 2014 and 2025. The 2014 amendment allowed properties within the Rainey Street Subdistrict to participate in the program, as well as added additional community benefit options development could choose from, such as achieving a 3-star Austin Energy Green Building rating, preservation of a historic structure on-site, the provision of a public plaza, and many other benefits. The 2025 amendment updated the program’s language and eligibility map to reflect the updated maximum base height allowance of 350 feet for properties zoned as Central Business District (CBD). Since its adoption in 2013, the DDB program has facilitated the development of over 8,000 planned and built housing units, and 90% of eligible projects have used the program. Additionally, the program has generated over $13 million in affordable housing fees-in-lieu (FIL) that go towards the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, which is roughly 40% of the total FIL generated from all Density …
Draft Memorandum To: Alan Pani, City of Austin From: Darin Smith, Luke Foelsch, and Kaavya Chhatrapati; Economic & Planning Systems Subject: Downtown Density Bonus Program Update Analysis EPS #251105 Date: March 27, 2026 Economic & Planning Systems, Inc. (EPS) was retained by the City of Austin (“City”) to analyze a potential recalibration of the City’s Downtown Density Bonus Program (DDB) in light of anticipated updates to the existing Downtown Plan and recently updated height limits in the Downtown area. Since its adoption in 2013, the DDB has been a widely- utilized voluntary incentive mechanism to secure affordable housing or in-lieu fee payments when a developer seeks to achieve additional density above existing zoning standards. The City seeks to study a recalibration of the program’s in-lieu fee levels to ensure they remain appropriately balanced to produce the desired level of community benefits without stifling new development. This memorandum presents the Key Findings, summarizes the analytic approach and its results, then presents recommendations to inform adjustments to the City’s Downtown Density Bonus Program. Key Findings 1. Current market conditions are unfavorable for new construction, but these factors can be expected to improve. Both residential and commercial building types Downtown have higher vacancies and lower rents today than were achievable just a few years ago, while construction costs have continued to escalate. These dynamics have caused a lull in new development and land transactions in Downtown Austin, and calibrating a density bonus program based on these current market conditions is challenging because pro formas do not suggest feasible projects under either base zoning or with added height/density. However, as supply and demand rebalance in Downtown Austin, high-rise construction will likely be feasible again and developer interest in the density bonus program may mirror the program’s past appeal and success. Downtown Density Bonus Program Update Analysis Page 2 2. The existing DDB fees represent only a small fraction of project costs and therefore are not among the primary determinants of a project’s feasibility. Across the prototypes and scenarios tested, market conditions regarding rents, vacancies, and construction costs drive swings in feasibility, while the current DDB in-lieu fees at $5 to $12 per bonus square foot are small relative to overall costs and value gaps. Under unfavorable market conditions (as seen in today’s market), the fee level is not the cause of infeasibility. Under the more favorable market conditions as witnessed a few years ago, …
Active Code Amendment Cases April 2026 Case Number Name Description Initiated By Resolution - Click on square for initiating document Stage Status Lead Department Sub Department N/A Crestview TOD Update Amend the Lamar Blvd./Justin Lane “Crestview” TOD Station Area Plan and regulating plan to match the height limits achievable with a density bonus in Phase 1 of the ETOD Overlay and align the density bonus program to match other elements of Phase 1 of the ETOD Overlay if recommended. City Council 20240321-034 Development and Engagement Will be addressed by TOD Updates/Rezonings. Austin Planning C20-2026-005 Middle Residential Zoning Districts Amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create residential zoning districts that support a range of missing middle housing types. City Council 20260326-040 Development and Engagement Anticipating review and adoption by March 2027. Austin Planning C20-2026-004 Mixed Use Zoning Districts Amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create mixed-use base City Council 20260326-040 zoning districts that support a range of building scales, prohibit auto-oriented uses, and encourage high-quality pedestrian-oriented urban design. Development and Engagement Anticipating review and adoption by December 2026. Austin Planning C20-2026-003 Amendments Related to Transit System Projects Amend the 2022 Transit System Ordinance to add additional streamlining elements with a focus on project specific technical regulation. Review and Adoption C20-2026-002 Slope Protection for Steep Slopes Amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to require mitigation for development proposed within areas identified for potential slope instability. City Council 20220609-061 Development and Engagement C20-2025-018 Downtown Parks Overlay District Modification Amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to modify the Downtown Parks Overlay District requirements. Planning Commission C20-2025-017 UNO Site-Specific Amendment Amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to change the designation of properties located at 900-908 West 22nd Street from the Outer West Subdistrict to the Inner West Subdistrict within the University Neighborhood Overlay (UNO) boundaries. Planning Commission Development and Engagement Development and Engagement In Process - COJC 4/15/2026 Planning Commission 4/28/2026 City Council 5/21/2026 ➡ ➡ ➡ In Process - COJC 6/17/2026 Planning Commission 6/23/2026 City Council 7/23/2026 ➡ ➡ ➡ Will be addressed by Downtown Density Bonus Update Phase 1. Austin Project Connect Austin Watershed Protection Austin Planning Timeline to be determined. Austin Planning C20-2025-016 Downtown Density Bonus Update Phase 1 C20-2025-015 Coffee Shop Land Use Amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to repeal regulations related to Downtown Density Bonus Program and Rainey Street Subdistrict Regulations …
