PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING TAKE NOTICE OF A BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN TO BE HELD AT 1124 S IH 35, Join Zoom Meeting https://bit.ly/48oMGik Meeting ID: 896 7610 0690 Passcode: 104223 Austin, TX (512.477.4488) Thursday, December 18, 2025 12:00 PM CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL CERTIFICATION OF QUORUM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMUNICATION (NOTE: THERE WILL BE A THREE-MINUTE TIME LIMITATION) CITYWIDE ADVISORY BOARD UPDATE EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER CONSENT AGENDA Items on the Consent Agenda may be removed at the request of any Commissioner and considered at another appropriate time on this agenda. Placement on the Consent Agenda does not limit the possibility of any presentation, discussion, or action at this meeting. Under no circumstances does the Consent Agenda alter any requirements under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, Texas Open Meetings Act. CONSENT ITEMS 1. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding the Approval of the Board Minutes Summary for the Board Meeting held on November 13, 2025 ACTION ITEMS 2. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action regarding Resolution No. 02927: Approval of the Property Budgets for Calendar Year 2026 for Pathways at Goodrich Place and Pathways at Chalmers Courts South, East and West 3. Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Resolution No. 02928; Approval to Submit the 2026 Public Housing Authority (PHA) Annual Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 4. Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Resolution No. 02929: Approval of Revisions to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan 5. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action on Resolution No. 02930 by the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (The “Authority”) to take the following actions with regard to Bridge at River Place (the “Development”) in Austin, Page 2 of 95 Texas: (i) acquire the site of the Development; (ii) lease the Development site to the Owner of the Development; and (iii) such other actions necessary or convenient to carry out this resolution EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board may go into Executive Session (close its meeting to the public) Pursuant to: a. 551.071, Texas Gov't Code, consultations with Attorney regarding legal advice, pending or contemplated litigation; or a settlement offer; b. 551.072, Texas Gov't Code, discussion about the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; c. 551.074, Texas Gov't Code, discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Thursday, November 18, 2025, 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. 2. Approve the minutes of the Operations Committee regular meeting on July 22, 2024. Approve the minutes of the Operations Committee regular meeting on November 19, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. Discussion of Historic Sign Standards. Discussion of ways to approach concerns about structural issues in older buildings. 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, November 19, 2025, at 11 a.m. Permitting and Development Center, Room 2004 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive AUSTIN, TEXAS CURRENT COMMISSIONERS Judah Rice, Chair Jeffrey Acton Trey McWhorter DRAFT MINUTES 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. 2. Approve the minutes of the Operations Committee regular meeting on July 22, 2024. Minutes not available for approval. Approve the minutes of the Operations Committee regular meeting on October 17, 2025. MOTION: Approve the minutes by Commissioner McWhorter. Commissioner Acton seconded the motion. Vote: 3-0. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Staff briefing regarding previous historic sign cases in Austin and good practices from other cities. Presentation by Cara Bertron, Program Manager II, Austin Planning. Staff briefing not available. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Discussion of Historic Sign Standards. • Commissioners reviewed suggestions from Commissioner Koch, including to clearly define hardship and when exceptions to the historic sign standards may be made, non- complying signs, and unique district character. • Commissioners reviewed good practices from other cities, including standards for both new and historic signs. Commissioners appreciated example graphics of recommended and not recommended work, as well as tables outlining sign requirements by neighborhood. • Commissioners discussed the issue of outdated standards and other documents being available online without context that they are obsolete. • Make the process for historic sign review clear, including 5-day administrative approval. • Discuss neon signs and the percentage of window coverage: are these priorities? Should they be changed? • Commissioners will do field research to identify effective and iconic signs for comparison against the historic sign standards, including on both older/historic and new large-scale buildings. • Discuss historic signs with Preservation Austin, sign fabricators, and historic sign restoration companies. Integrate historic sign standards into Historic Design Standards in the future. • • Consider significant murals on buildings that themselves may not be eligible for landmark designation. • Mary Marrero, Austin Law, responded to commissioner questions. 5. Discussion of ways to approach concerns about structural issues in older buildings. • Item will be discussed at a future meeting. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSION ON VETERANS AFFAIRS On Wednesday December 17, 2025 at 7pm City of Austin Permitting & Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Room 1401/1402 Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Commission on Veterans Affairs may be participating by video conference. 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 Jesus Simental at 512-974-7742 or email at jesus.simental@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Michael Mcinerney – Chair Amber Schleuning – Vice Chair William Dahlstrom Kimberly Frantz Armando Gonzales Bryce Laake-Stanfield Jose Reyes Anita Roberts Christopher Wilson Vacant – D4 Vacant – D6 CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES AGENDA 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Veteran Affairs Regular Meeting of Nov 19, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation and discussion by Gary Aaron from the City of Austin Equity and Inclusion office on developing a data-informed report designed to help the City of Austin better understand and address disparities in community conditions across neighborhoods. 3. Discussion on holding a community input meeting for input on FY27 budget priorities. Update by Commissioner Bryce Laake-Stanfield on the status of the homeless veteran 4. working group. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 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 Please call Jesus Simental at (512) 974-7742 or jesus.simental@austintexas.gov at Equity and Inclusion Department to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Commission on Veterans Affairs, please contact Jesus Simental at 512-974-7742 or jesus.simental@austintexas.gov.
REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE DOWNTOWN COMMISSION WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 17, 2025, 5:30 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 W 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Downtown 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 remotely, contact Christi Vitela at participation by Christi.Vitela@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2792. telephone. To to speak register CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Ed Ishmael, Chair Pat Buchta David Carroll Kevin Chen Liz Coufal Jennifer Franklin Nkiru Gelles Gina Houston AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Kimberly Levinson, Vice Chair Nathan McDaniel Charles Peveto Nancy Pollak Sania Shifferd Philip Wiley 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 Downtown Commission Regular Called meeting on November 19, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Presentation regarding the Great Streets Update by Jill Amezcua, Planner Principal, Austin Planning. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget to provide feedback on priorities and proposals that may result in budget savings or operational efficiency. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. 5. Approve the formation of a Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Working Group. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding the Commission as a stakeholder in the Central City Plan process. inclusion of the Downtown 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 Christi Vitela at the Austin City Clerk’s Office, at 512-974-2792 or christi.vitela@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Downtown Commission, please contact Christi Vitela at 512-974-2792 or christi.vitela@austintexas.gov.
Downtown Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, November 19, 2025 Downtown Commission Regular Called Meeting Minutes Wednesday, November 19, 2025 The Downtown Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Austin City Hall Boards and Commissions, Room 1101, 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Ishmael called the Downtown Commission Meeting to order at 5:32 p.m. COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE: Ed Ishmael, Chair Kimberly Levinson, Vice Chair Pat Buchta David Carroll Gina Houston Nathan McDaniel Charles Peveto Nancy Pollak Sania Shifferd Philip Wiley COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE REMOTELY: Jennifer Franklin Nkiru Gelles PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Downtown Commission Regular Called meeting on October 15, 2025. 1 Downtown Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, November 19, 2025 The minutes from the meeting on October 15, 2025, were approved on Vice Chair Levinson’s motion, Commissioner Peveto’s second, on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Pollak abstained. Commissioner Coufal was absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Presentation regarding Staff’s response to Council Resolution 20241121-073 related to Bird- Friendly design by Leslie Lilly, Environmental Conservation Program Manager, Austin Watershed Protection. The presentation was made by Leslie Lilly, Environmental Conservation Program Manager, Austin Watershed Protection. Presentation regarding the Central City District Plan by Shanisha Johnson, Principal Planner, Austin Planning. The presentation was made by Shanisha Johnson, Principal Planner, Austin Planning. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. 5. Presentation by Central Health regarding an overview of services as it relates to downtown Austin. Presentation by Virginia Potter, Development Director, Central Health. The presentation was made by Virginia Potter, Development Director, Central Health, and J.P. Eichmiller, Vice President of Strategy, Central Health. Presentation by Safe Streets Austin regarding one-way to two-way street conversions downtown. Presentation by Adam Greenfield, Advocacy Director, Safe Streets Austin. The presentation was made by Adam Greenfield, Advocacy Director, Safe Streets Austin. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding one-way to two-way street conversions downtown. Discussed. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Discussion of ways to save money and how commissions can assist the City of Austin Formation of a Budget Working Group Recommendation to Council regarding the addition of the Downtown Commission as a stakeholder in the Central City District Plan Planning Process. ADJOURNMENT 2 Downtown Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, November 19, 2025 A motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:43 p.m. was approved on Vice Chair Levinson’s motion, Commissioner Shifferd’s second a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Coufal was absent. …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE ECONOMIC PROSPERITY COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2025, 6:30PM CITY HALL, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 301 W. 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Economic Prosperity 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, call or email Ryan Sperling, 512-974-3568, ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Commissioner Appointment Nicole Tomaszewski Ofelia Zapata Raquel Valdez Sanchez (Vice Chair) Michael Nahas Rodrigo Cantu Shakeel Rashed District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 Commissioner Zain Pleuthner Appointment District 7 VACANT District 8 Aaron Gonzales (Chair) District 9 Aditi Joshi Jake Randall District 10 Mayor AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Economic Prosperity Commission Regular Meeting on November 19, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion to deliberate the commission’s priorities over the next six months and timeline goals for recommendations. 3. Presentation by Chair Gonzales training members on policy development and local government toolkits. 4. Presentation by Commissioner Randall regarding a tool he created to review policies published by Austin’s peer cities. 5. Discussion regarding best practices for speaking to media and external bodies about commission business, including the potential to develop special rules of procedure on this topic. 6. Discussion regarding topics discussed at a recent meeting between the Chair, Vice Chair, and Mayor’s office staff. 7. Discussion regarding how commissioners can promote and track the dates and times of events hosted by the City and Council Members. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. Approve the nomination of an Economic Prosperity Commission alternate representative to the Joint Sustainability Committee. 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 …
Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, November 19, 2025 ECONOMIC PROSPERITY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, November 19, 2025 The Economic Prosperity Commission convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at the City of Austin Permitting & Development Center, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., in Austin, Texas. Chair Gonzales called the Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting to order at 6:33 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance in Person: Aaron Gonzales (Chair) Michael Nahas Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Rodrigo Cantu Aditi Joshi Zain Pleuthner Jake Randall Shakeel Rashed Nicole Tomaszewski Ofelia Zapata PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Economic Prosperity Commission Regular Meeting on October 15, 2025. The minutes of the October 15, 2025 meeting were approved on Commissioner Nahas’ motion, Commissioner Zapata’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Tomaszewski abstained. Commissioner Joshi was off the dais. Commissioner Valdez Sanchez was absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1 Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, November 19, 2025 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Presentation regarding long-term funding of City employee pensions. Presentation by Josh Rauh, Professor of Finance, Stanford Business School, and Trammell Cooper, Certified Financial Planner. The presentation was made by Commissioner Nahas. Discussion was held. Discussion regarding utilization of the Boards & Commissions Recommendations Archive webpage. Discussion was held. Discussion regarding expectations for commissioner conduct and decorum. Discussion was held. Discussion regarding the Boards & Commissions Review Framework discussed at the October 15, 2025 Audit & Finance Committee meeting, and possible response by the Economic Prosperity Commission. Discussion was held. Discussion presenting a framework for policy development and research for future commission recommendations. Withdrawn without objection. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. 8. 9. Approve the nomination of an Economic Prosperity Commission member as the commission’s alternate representative on the Joint Sustainability Committee. Discussion was held. No action was taken. Approve the 2026 Annual Schedule of the Economic Prosperity Commission. The motion to amend the 2026 annual schedule to move the February meeting to February 25th was approved on Commissioner Gonzales’ motion, Commissioner Nahas’ second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Valdez Sanchez was absent. The 2026 Annual Schedule was approved as amended on Commissioner Nahas’ motion, Commissioner Pleuthner’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Valdez Sanchez was absent. Approve a recommendation regarding improved delivery of City summer youth employment programs. Discussion on Item 9 was reopened after item 10 without objection. The motion to approve a …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CODES AND ORDINANCES JOINT COMMITTEE DECEMBER 17, 2025, 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 Felicity Maxwell Alice Woods Casey Haney AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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 meeting on November 19, 2025. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Approve a recommendation to amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to authorize signs with off-premise advertising on kiosks and infrastructure located in the City’s right-of- way and to change requirements related to relocating existing non-conforming off-premise transportation signs improvements. Presentation by Patricia Link, Division Chief, Austin Law. (a/k/a billboards) when required because of relocation is STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Staff briefing on the November 2025 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.
RESOLUTION NO. 20241212-138 WHEREAS, electronically controlled changeable-copy signage and interactive wayfinding kiosks can provide quick and concise information about events and services, enhancing communication in public spaces, rights-of-way, and main transportation corridors; and WHEREAS, an efficient, accessible, and reliable transportation system is essential to achieving equitable and sustainable urban mobility; and WHEREAS, real-time electronically controlled changeable-copy transit and bikeshare signage and interactive wayfinding kiosks provide critical, up-to-date information, including transit schedules, bikeshare availability, construction impacts, weather alerts, and public safety and disaster alert notices, empowering users to navigate the growing transportation network and public rights-of-way with confidence; and WHEREAS, integrating public health, mental health, and sobriety service information into transit-oriented signage and interactive wayfinding kiosks promotes community well-being by connecting vulnerable populations to essential resources, further underscoring public transit as a critical lifeline; and WHEREAS, allowing off-premise advertising on interactive way-finding kiosks and transit-oriented signage may be an option to generate additional revenue for government operations, provided that the advertising does not interfere with the City's interests in ensuring traffic safety and protecting aesthetics; and WHEREAS, the implementation of these programs would need to occur without significantly expanding station areas or obstructing sidewalks, ensuring accessibility for mobility-challenged or impaired individuals; and Page 1 of 4 WHEREAS, these programs will align with Austin's broader goals to: 1. Strengthen the use of existing transit lines and future rail corridors; Improve rider and pedestrian experience with real-time information; 2. 3. Reduce unnecessary wait times for individuals with mobility challenges; 4. Address the impacts of extreme weather on transit-dependent communities; and 5. Enable the discovery of critical social services and civic resources. WHEREAS, transit-oriented electronically controlled changeable-copy signage, bikeshare signage, and interactive wayfinding kiosks should not have screens exceeding 65-inches and, for transit stations, 75-inches; and WHEREAS, currently, City Code restricts the placement and relocation of nonconforming signs near residential and community spaces; and WHEREAS, redevelopment that increases residential uses and transportations improvement projects such as Project Connect, expansion of I-35, and other initiatives may require the relocation of non-conforming signs; and WHEREAS, transit-oriented signage and interactive kiosks can create a more inclusive and user-friendly transit system and public rights-of-way that prioritizes equitable access to information for all residents, especially those relying on public transportation; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: The City Council affirms its commitment to building a sustainable, connected, and equitable public transit …
Active Code Amendment Cases November 2025 Case Number Name Description Initiated By Resolution Stage Status Lead Dept Sub Dept C20-2025-TBD Park Improvement Permitting Amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to allow for a site plan exemption for the construction of standard neighborhood and pocket park improvements on City parkland, modifying relevant development requirements, and directing the City Manager to explore administrative and code updates necessary to implement the streamlined process. Initiation Anticipating initiation in November 2025 and review and adoption by February 2026. Parks & Recreation 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 Initiation Timeline to be determined. Planning C20-2025-017 UNO Site-Specific Amendment Amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to the 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 Initiation Timeline to be determined. Planning C20-2025-016 DDB/Downtown Amendments Phase 1 Amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to modify the Downtown Density Bonus program for Core and Rainey subdistricts. City Council 20240718-185 Development and Engagement Anticipating review and adoption by May 2026. Planning C20-2025-015 Coffee Shop Land Use Amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to create a new land use for coffee shops and cafes, expand zoning districts to include more uses, and adjust certain zoning tools to encourage neighborhood scale development. City Council 20251009-024 Initiation Timeline to be determined. Planning C20-2025-014 TOD Updates/Rezonings Amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to update regulations within the 3 existing TOD boundaries (Plaza Saltillo, MLK, and Lamar Blvd./Justin Lane “Crestview”) to align with ETOD Policy Plan and other recent code amendments such as parking modifications, ETOD Overlay Phase 1, etc. Development and Engagement Anticipating review and adoption by September 2027. Planning C20-2025-013 New Zoning Districts Identifies gaps in base zones and proposes new zones to fill those gaps, including missing middle and mixed-use transit-supportive base zones that could be used going forward in addition to or instead of the current slate of residential, office, and commercial base zones. City Council 20230720-126 Initiation Anticipating initiation February 2026 and review and adoption by December 2026. Planning C20-2025-012 SB 840 Related Updates to 25- 2 (Phase 2) Amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to modify zoning regulations to address unintended consequences of recent …
Lead Case # Code Amendment 2025 2026 2027 NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC SCHEDULE OF ACTIVE CODE AMENDMENTS November 2025 AWP C20-2025-009 Parkland Drainage Easement AP N/A New Zoning Districts Study ADS C20-2024-013 Relocating Non-Zoning Regulations APH C20-2025-005 Tobacco Sales Use AP C20-2025-011 SB 840 Related Updates to 25-2 (Ph. 1) AP C20-2025-004 Life Science Land Use APR C20-2025-TBD Park Improvement Permitting AP C20-2024-004 ETOD Overlay (Ph. 2) + Citywide Density Bonus AP C20-2025-016 DDB/Downtown Amendments Ph. 1 AP C20-2024-003 East Riverside Corridor Plan Update AP C20-2025-013 New Zoning Districts AP C20-2024-018 DDB/Downtown Amendments Ph. 2 AP C20-2025-014 TOD Updates/Rezonings Timelines To Be Determined AP C20-2018-004 Mirrored Glass AWP C20-2022-025 Greenfield Drainage for Redeveloped Sites AP C20-2023-023 Notification Modification AP C20-2023-031 Front or Side Yard Parking Filing Deadlines AP C20-2023-032 Mobile Food Establishment Filing Deadlines AP C20-2023-036 Tenant Notification & Relocation Ph. 2 AP C20-2024-002 NBG Regulating Plan (Signage) AP C20-2024-005 UNO Height Restrictions AP C20-2024-010 UNO Update AP C20-2024-012 NBG Regulating Plan (Bonus Program) AP C20-2024-020 Preservation Bonus Update Ph. 2 AP C20-2025-012 SB 840 Related Updates to 25-2 (Ph. 2) AP C20-2025-015 Coffee Shop Land Use AP C20-2025-017 UNO Site-Specific Amendment AP C20-2025-018 Downtown Parks Overlay District Modification Suspended/Indefinitely Postponed AP C20-2022-003 South Central Waterfront Comb. Dis. & DB ATPW C20-2023-040 Eliminate Min. Parking Requirements Ph. 2 AP C20-2024-017 Planned Development Area 2 (PDA2) AP C20-2024-022 DB for Commercial Hwy. & Industrial (DB240) Staff Recommends Addressing These Items Through More Comprehensive Code Amendments Address by Citywide Density Bonus: AP C20-2023-007 Town Zoning AP C20-2025-002 DB90 Fee-In-Lieu Address by New Zoning Districts: AP C20-2022-018 Noxious Land Uses AP N/A HOME Future Phases AP C20-2023-016 Single Family Ownership Bonus Program Address by UNO Update: AP C20-2024-005 UNO Height Restrictions Address by DDB/Downtown Amendments Ph. 2: AP C20-2024-008 Downtown Parking Modifications Ph. 2 Address by TOD Updates/Rezonings: AP N/A Crestview TOD Update CHART KEY Lead Department ADS Austin Development Services AP Austin Planning APH Austin Public Health APR Austin Parks and Recreation ATPW Austin Transportation and Public Works AWP Austin Watershed Protection Land Development Code Amendment Process Initiation Development and/or Engagement Review and/or Adoption Amendments with Scheduled Review & Adoption Dates Dates for Review and Adoption Planning Commission City Council Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee Other Icons Note: Schedule presented …
RESOLUTION NO. 20241212-138 WHEREAS, electronically controlled changeable-copy signage and interactive wayfinding kiosks can provide quick and concise information about events and services, enhancing communication in public spaces, rights-of-way, and main transportation corridors; and WHEREAS, an efficient, accessible, and reliable transportation system is essential to achieving equitable and sustainable urban mobility; and WHEREAS, real-time electronically controlled changeable-copy transit and bikeshare signage and interactive wayfinding kiosks provide critical, up-to-date information, including transit schedules, bikeshare availability, construction impacts, weather alerts, and public safety and disaster alert notices, empowering users to navigate the growing transportation network and public rights-of-way with confidence; and WHEREAS, integrating public health, mental health, and sobriety service information into transit-oriented signage and interactive wayfinding kiosks promotes community well-being by connecting vulnerable populations to essential resources, further underscoring public transit as a critical lifeline; and WHEREAS, allowing off-premise advertising on interactive way-finding kiosks and transit-oriented signage may be an option to generate additional revenue for government operations, provided that the advertising does not interfere with the City's interests in ensuring traffic safety and protecting aesthetics; and WHEREAS, the implementation of these programs would need to occur without significantly expanding station areas or obstructing sidewalks, ensuring accessibility for mobility-challenged or impaired individuals; and Page 1 of 4 WHEREAS, these programs will align with Austin's broader goals to: 1. Strengthen the use of existing transit lines and future rail corridors; Improve rider and pedestrian experience with real-time information; 2. 3. Reduce unnecessary wait times for individuals with mobility challenges; 4. Address the impacts of extreme weather on transit-dependent communities; and 5. Enable the discovery of critical social services and civic resources. WHEREAS, transit-oriented electronically controlled changeable-copy signage, bikeshare signage, and interactive wayfinding kiosks should not have screens exceeding 65-inches and, for transit stations, 75-inches; and WHEREAS, currently, City Code restricts the placement and relocation of nonconforming signs near residential and community spaces; and WHEREAS, redevelopment that increases residential uses and transportations improvement projects such as Project Connect, expansion of I-35, and other initiatives may require the relocation of non-conforming signs; and WHEREAS, transit-oriented signage and interactive kiosks can create a more inclusive and user-friendly transit system and public rights-of-way that prioritizes equitable access to information for all residents, especially those relying on public transportation; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: The City Council affirms its commitment to building a sustainable, connected, and equitable public transit …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CODES AND ORDINANCES JOINT COMMITTEE NOVEMBER 19, 2025, AT 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER (PDC), ROOM 2103 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 DRAFT MEETING MINUTES 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 - Absent Nadia Barrera-Ramirez, Vice Chair - present Betsy Greenberg - present Casey Haney - present Felicity Maxwell - present Lonny Stern - Absent Alice Woods - Absent AGENDA CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:01PM. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers signed up for public communication will each be allowed three minutes to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee Special Called meeting on September 24, 2025. a. Passes unanimously. Flores, Stern, and Woods absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. Approve a recommendation to amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to allow an administrative variance for a development on parkland owned by the City of Austin. a. Kevin Shunk, Austin Watershed, presents. b. Motion to recommend staff recommendation by Commissioner Haney, seconded by Vice Chair Barrera-Ramirez approved unanimously. Approve the 2026 meeting schedule of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee. a. Approved unanimously on a motion from Commissioner Greenberg and seconded by Commissioner Maxwell. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 6:24PM. 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.
Working Draft for Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee Subject to Change Note: Red text indicates proposed changees to Chapter 25-10 CHAPTER 25-10. SIGN REGULATIONS. § 25-10-4 DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (8) NONCONFORMING SIGN means a sign that was lawfully installed at its current location but does not comply with the requirements of this chapter. (9) OFF-PREMISE SIGN means a sign that displays any message directing attention to a business, product, service, profession, commodity, activity, event, person, institution, or other commercial message which is generally conducted, sold, manufactured, produced, offered, or occurs elsewhere than on the premises where the sign is located. For purposes of this definition, any portion of a lawfully permitted special event where public streets have been closed to traffic in accordance with Title 14 (Use of Streets and Public Property) shall be considered a single premises. (10) ON-PREMISE SIGN means a sign that is not an off-premise sign. (13) PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY means land dedicated or reserved for street right-of-way, utilities, or other public facilities. (14) RIGHT-OF-WAY INSTALLATION means a legally permitted kiosk, bicycle kiosk, bus stop, or transit facility that is located in the public right- of-way. § 25-10-104 SIGNS PROHIBITED IN PUBLIC EASEMENTS AND RIGHT- OF-WAY. (A) A person may not cause or authorize a sign to be installed, used, or maintained on or over public right-of-way or other public property, including any public easement or other public encumbrance over private property, except as authorized by this chapter. (B) The primary beneficiary of any sign installed in violation of this section is presumed to have authorized or caused the installation, use, or maintenance of the sign in violation of this section and commits an offense. (C) Proof of a culpable mental state is not required for conviction of an offense under this section. (D) An offense under this section is punishable by a fine of not less than: (1) $ 50 for a first conviction; (Supp. No. 170) Page 1 of 10 Created: 2025-06-17 17:25:07 [EST] Working Draft for Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee Subject to Change (2) (3) $ 200 for a second conviction within any 24-month period; and $ 400 for a third or subsequent conviction within any 24-month period. (E) To determine the minimum fine under Subsection (D), one or more fines assessed during a 24-hour period beginning at midnight and ending at 11:59 p.m. constitute a single conviction. (F) A person who …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2025, AT 5 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Planning 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, contact Ella Garcia, Staff Liaison, for questions regarding speaker registration at LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512- 978-0821. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Alice Woods, Chair (District 2) Casey Haney, Vice Chair (Mayor’s Representative) Felicity Maxwell, Secretary (District 5) Imad Ahmed, Parliamentarian (District 6) Anna Lan (Mayor’s Representative) Vacant (Mayor’s Representative) Patrick Howard (District 1) EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez (District 3) Brian Bedrosian (District 4) Adam Powell (District 7) Peter Breton (District 8) Danielle Skidmore (District 9) Joshua Hiller (District 10) Jessica Cohen, Chair of Board of Adjustment TC Broadnax, City Manager EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) Candace Hunter, A.I.S.D. Board of Trustees Richard Mendoza, Director of Transportation and Public Works The Planning Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, according to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on the agenda. The Commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071. Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0821 Attorney: AJ Urteaga, 512-974-2386 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 Planning Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: East 11th & 12th Street Urban Renewal Area Modification #14 - East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan Amendment#14; District 1 N/A-Urban Renewal Plan, Waller Creek Watershed; Central East Austin (OCEAN) Neighborhood Planning Area Location: Owner/Applicant: City of Austin Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: City of Austin (Hunter Maples) Amend the Urban Renewal Plan …
December 9, 2025 PROJECT SUMMARY & STAFF REPORT Address: 907, 907 ½, 909, 911, 913, and 915 Juniper Street; 920, 924, 926, and 928 East 11th Street Applicant/Agent: City of Austin (Hunter Maples) Owner: Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin Type of Amendment: East 11/12th URP Modification (Fourteenth Modification); A change to a condition of zoning and an amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan resulting in tiered height setbacks and increased height. Existing Zoning: CS-NCCD-NP and SF-3-NCCD-NP Proposed Rezoning: CS-NCCD-NP, SF-3-NCCD-NP (with a change to a condition of zoning and an amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan) The proposal would amend Title 25 (Land Development Code) relating to the East 11th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District to increase maximum building height and establish tiered stepbacks for development on Block 16. Lot Size: approximately 1 Acre (approximately 43,560 square feet) Urban Renewal Plan Adoption Date: January 25, 1999 Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin (URA) Recommendation: Scheduled to take up the case on December 15, 2025 Planning Commission Recommendation: Scheduled to take up the case on December 16, 2025 Staff Recommendation: Recommended Basis for Staff Recommendation: On August 28, 2025, the Austin City Council initiated both this Urban Renewal Plan (URP) Amendment and the associated Neighborhood Conservation Combining District (NCCD) Amendment (C14-2025-0103) through Resolution No.20250828-095. Granting this case would provide an opportunity for transformative redevelopment that would support a substantial amount of community planning for the East 11th Street Corridor. This proposed modification would enable the inclusion of additional affordable housing units within proximity to Downtown Austin, public transportation, services, and other resources. Staff Contact: Hunter Maples Phone: 512-974-3120 Email: Hunter.Maples@austintexas.gov 02 East 11th & 12th Street Urban Renewal Area Modification #14 - East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan Amendment#14; District 11 of 1
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2025-0097- 1716 San Antonio St Rezoning DISTRICT: 9 ZONING FROM: GO ZONING TO: DMU-CO ADDRESS: 1716 San Antonio Street SITE AREA: 0.1352 acres (5, 889 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: 1716 San Antonio Property, LLC AGENT: Husch Blackwell, LLP (Nikelle Meade) CASE MANAGER: Cynthia Hadri 512-974-7620, Cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommendation is to recommend downtown mixed use – conditional overlay (DMU-CO) combined zoning district. The conditional overlay will limit the height on the property to a maximum of 60 feet. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: December 16, 2025: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: N/A 04 C14-2025-0097 - 1716 San Antonio St Rezoning; District 91 of 19 C14-2025-0097 2 CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is approximately 0.13 acres, is developed with one building, has access to West 18th Street (level 1) and San Antonio Street (level 1), and is currently zoned general office (GO) zoning district. This site is in the Northwest District of the Downtown Area Plan. The area is characterized as mixed use with residential, offices, personal services and restaurants (DMU; DMU-CO; CS; CS-1; GO; CS; ). The Travis County Courthouse is to the east and is zoned public (P). Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and B (Aerial View). The staff is recommending the downtown mixed use – conditional overlay (DMU-CO) combined zoning district as requested by the applicant. The proposed zoning is compatible and consistent with surrounding land uses and zoning patterns in this area as there is existing DMU zonings to the south, east and west. The Downtown Austin Plan is supportive of both retail and office uses. Based on the information above, staff believe that the proposed zoning change is supported by the Downtown Austin Plan. The Downtown Area Plan calls for DMU 60 for this tract (please see attached Exhibit D- Downtown Austin Plan Exhibits). BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. The downtown mixed use district is intended for areas on the periphery of CBD classifications in the central core area, permitting a variety of uses compatible with downtown Austin and allowing intermediate densities as a transition from the commercial core to surrounding districts. Site development regulations are intended to permit combinations of office, retail, commercial, and residential uses within a single development. The conditional overlay combining district may be applied in combination …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2025-0078 - 10200 McKalla Place DISTRICT: 7 ADDRESS: 10200-10202 McKalla Place ZONING FROM: NBG-WMU-NP TO: NBG-CMU (Gateway Zone)-NP SITE AREA: 6.7567 acres PROPERTY OWNER: 10200 McKalla Place LP AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends NBG-CMU(Gateway Zone)-NP, North Burnet/Gateway- Commercial Mixed Use-Gateway Zone Subdistrict- Neighborhood Plan Combining District, zoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: September 23, 2025: Approved staff's recommendation of NBG-CMU (Gateway Zone)-NP zoning, by consent (9-0, C. Haney, A. Lan and P. Howard-absent); I. Ahmed-1st, F. Maxwell-2nd. December 16, 2025 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: November 6, 2025: Postponed to November 20, 2025 at the staff's request (10-0, K. Watson-absent); Qadri-1st, Laine-2nd. November 20, 2025: Approved postponement request by staff to December 11, 2025 by consent (10-0, N. Harper-Madison-off dais); P. Ellis-1st, M. Siegel-2nd. December 11, 2025 ORDINANCE NUMBER: 05 C14-2025-0078 - 10200 McKalla Place; District 71 of 22 ISSUES: Upon drafting the ordinance for this case, the staff and the applicant realized that a portion of the property along the rail line was not included on the zoning case map. Therefore, the staff updated the staff map to include the rail spur 0.306-acre portion of the property that is also being rezoned and the case will be re-notified for the December 16, 2025 Planning Commission meeting and the January 22, 2026 City Council meeting (Please see Updated Zoning Case Map - Exhibit A-1). CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is a 6.76 acre lot that is developed with a 135,000 sq. ft. one-story warehouse structure containing office and manufacturing uses that fronts onto McKalla Place. It is one block to the east of the Rutland Drive and Burnet Road intersection and is within walking distance of the Austin FC Q2 Stadium, which is located directly to the north. The property is within the North Burnet Gateway Neighborhood Planning area and is zoned NBG-WMU- NP, North Burnet Gateway-Warehouse Mixed Use-Neighborhood Plan Combining District. The lots directly to the south, east and west of this site have office/warehouse buildings, with multiple tenants, and are also zoned NBG-WMU-NP. The applicant is requesting to rezone the property from NBG-NP (WMU Subdistrict) to NBG-NP (CMU-Gateway Zone Subdistrict) to allow for the development of a residential project with associated ground floor uses (please see Applicant’s Request Letter-Exhibit C). The CMU-Gateway Zone subdistrict allows for an FAR of 12:1 and a …
