SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2025, AT 6:30 P.M. AUSTIN ENERGY HEADQUARTERS, DRISKLL ROOM 1125 4815 MUELLER BLVD AUSTIN, TEXAS Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Ryan Sperling at 512-974-3568 or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS : Commissioner Appointment Kitty McLeod, Vice Chair (she/they) District 1 Commissioner Mariana Krueger (she/her) KC Coyne, Chair (they/them) Steven Rivas (he/him) Brigitte Bandit (they/she) Jerry Joe Benson (he/him) Asher Knutson (he/him) J. Scott Neal (he/him) Garry Brown District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 District 7 District 8 Appointment District 9 District 10 VACANT Rocío Fierro-Pérez (she/her/ella) Mayor Morgan Davis (he/him) Taylor Treviño (she/her) VACANT VACANT Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder Stakeholder AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting on October 15, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. Update on the progress of the LGBTQ+ Cultural Center Feasibility Study Task Force. Presentation by Mark Gilbert, Director, Hayat Brown. Discussion regarding the implications of SB8 on City Facilities. Discussion regarding the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals’ ruling on drag shows. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 5. Update from the Community Safety Working Group regarding planning for the February Community Safety Town Hall and a recap of the group’s recent meeting with the Chief of Police regarding the Community Liaison Officer Program and next steps. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. 7. Approve the 2026 Annual Meeting Schedule of the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission. Approve a recommendation for urgent funding for HIV/STI and Mpox community health programs following the Tax Rate Election failure. 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 …
LGBTQ QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, October 20, 2025 The LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, October 20, 2025, at 6:30 PM at Austin City Hall, 301 W 2nd St., Austin, Texas 78701, Boards & Commissions Room 1101. Commissioners in attendance in person: KC Coyne (Chair) Brigitte Bandit Jerry Joe Benson Garry Brown Rocío Fierro-Pérez Asher Knutson Steven Rivas Commissioners in attendance remotely: Morgan Davis J. Scott Neal Chair Coyne called the meeting to order at 6:36 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Sweet Gwendolyn – Rainbow Safety Squad Dan Chavez – Rainbow Safety Squad Jonathan Barrett – Cheer Up Charlies Travis Coles – Cheer up Charlies APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission's regular meeting of September 15, 2025. The minutes of the September 15, 2025 meeting were approved on Commissioner Benson’s motion, Commissioner Brown’s second on a 9-0 vote. Vice Chair McLeod and Commissioners Krueger and Treviño were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS Page 1 of 4 2. Briefing regarding the Homeless Strategy Office’s current homelessness response efforts and key metrics, use of funding that targets trans community needs, and potential commission support. Briefing by David Gray, Director, Homeless Strategy Office. The presentation was made by David Grey, Director, and Charles Loosen, Community Engagement Consultant, Austin Homeless Strategies and Operations. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation informing commissioners about the new ASHwell Community Center. Presentation by Cy Herrera, Executive Director, ASHwell. The presentation was made by Cy Herrera, Executive Director, ASHwell. The meeting was recessed without objection at 8:05 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:15 PM. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Approve the 2026 Annual Meeting Schedule of the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission. Taken up after item 11 without objection. Item 4 was postponed to November 17, 2025 without objection. 5. Approve a Recommendation for Equal Access to IVF Benefits. Item 5 was taken up before Item 4 without objection. The motion to approve a recommendation for equal access to IVF benefits was approved on Commissioner Benson’s motion, Commissioner Fierro-Pérez’ second on an 8-0-1 vote. Commissioner Scott abstained. Vice Chair McLeod and Commissioners Krueger and Treviño were absent. 6. Approve a Recommendation for a Proclamation for Transgender Day of Remembrance. The motion to approve a recommendation for a proclamation for Transgender Day of Remembrance was approved on Commissioner Brown’s motion, Commissioner Coyne’s second …
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL City of Austin LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission Recommendation Number: [To be completed by City Clerk]: Urgent Funding for HIV/STI and Mpox Community Health Programs Following TRE Failure WHEREAS, Austin Public Health (APH), in collaboration with community-based organizations, has invested in HIV, STI, and Mpox (formerly monkeypox) prevention, testing, treatment, and outreach efforts throughout the City of Austin and Travis County; and WHEREAS, despite these efforts, the region continues to face a substantial HIV burden, with Travis County reporting 6,189 people living with diagnosed HIV (PLWH) in 2024 — a 6% increase since 2020 — and 214 new HIV diagnoses in 2024, 71% among men who have sex with men (MSM), concentrated in ZIP codes 78704, 78741, and 78744 (APH HIV Surveillance Report 2025); and WHEREAS, the proportion of individuals achieving viral suppression in Travis County remains below the national goal of 90%, at only 65% in 2024; and WHEREAS, sexually transmitted infections continue to rise across Austin and Travis County, with 2024 data showing 13,482 cases of chlamydia, 5,927 cases of gonorrhea, and 1,143 cases of syphilis — including the highest rate of congenital syphilis in a decade (APH STD Program Annual Report 2025); and WHEREAS, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that Texas continues to experience elevated rates of Mpox infections, with Austin-Travis County recording 125 confirmed cases since 2022 and more than 12,000 JYNNEOS vaccines administered locally; and WHEREAS, the November 4, 2025 Maintenance & Operations (M&O) Tax Rate Election failed to pass, eliminating funding planned for full-time equivalent (FTE) positions within APH that were intended to fill service gaps left by prior federal cuts; and WHEREAS, the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission affirms that the most effective use of available funds is through established community-based partners who provide culturally competent, trusted care to the populations most affected; and WHEREAS, without immediate funding, the City risks significant interruptions to prevention and treatment programs that protect public health and advance equity for LGBTQ Austinites and other disproportionately impacted residents. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission urges the Austin City Council to immediately allocate up to one million dollars ($1,000,000) in the revised FY 2025 City Budget to sustain HIV, STI, and Mpox prevention, testing, and treatment programs. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission recommends that this allocation …
Reports and Updates Austin Animal Services | December 8, 2025 Monthly Reporting November 2025 Jason Garza, Assistant Director Animal Services November The live outcome rate for November was 92.54%. 407 animals were adopted 73 dogs and cats were returned to their owners November 1, 2025 1280 animals in the AAS inventory December 1, 2025 1077 animals in the AAS inventory 3 Animal Protection Field Data Field Return to Owner (RTO) Fencing Applications Impounded Injured Impounded Regular or Sick Rabies Specimens In-Field Owner Surrenders 18 5 20 70 42 0 Sent to Austin Wildlife Rescue 33 Positive Specimens 5 bats 6 decomposed bats 1 decomposed raccoon Exposure Reports 241 Activities Breakdown 17 wild sick 2 incidents 1 wild injured 21 sightings 1 encounter 2 wild speaks 1 observations 4 Wildlife Coyotes Coyote Related Activities 45 Volunteering Hours Overview Social Media Hours Per Activity M/L Dog Walking: 2,225.95 Small Dog Kennel Cleaning 358.20 Cat Kennel Cleaning 834.92 • 528 volunteers contributed 7,212.73 hours • 4 orientations, introducing 68 potential volunteers • 10 Community Service Restitution individuals to perform 96 hours • 110 volunteers dedicated 331.42 hours to volunteer development and onboarding training • 22 individuals donated 44 hours toward group service, through dog-walking and cat care Facebook • 610,000 page views • 180,000 unique individuals Instagram • 498,000 page views • 61,000 unique individuals • 13,000 content interactions • 17,000 content interactions 5 Foster and Rescue In November, 15 different rescue partners pulled a total of 174 animals from the Austin Animal Center. Highest numbers pulled by rescues were APA (88) and Austin Humane Society (60) 340 different people/families fostered. As of December 3, there are 278 animals in foster care. 28 animals were a part of the Finder to Foster program. More than 102 animals were adopted directly from foster care. 124 new foster applications were processed. There are currently 1237 approved foster care providers. 6 Vet Services All 381 spay/neuter surgeries that were performed in November took place at AAC. 1,805 vaccinations were administered. 46 domesticated animals were euthanized in November. 40 for severe injury, neurological, congenital, suffering, or acute trauma reasons. 2 for court ordered euthanasia, 4 for aggression/public safety risk. 74 animals were transferred for medical reasons to rescue partners. 67 of these animals went to APA!. 22 were puppies and 21 were kittens. …
November 2025 AUSTIN ANIMAL SERVICES REPORT 1 Austin Animal Services The live outcome rate for November was 92.54%. A total of 723 animals were brought to the shelter which included 321 cats and 356 dogs. A total of 407 animals were adopted. A total of 73 dogs and cats were returned to their owners (RTOs and RTO-Adopt). On November 1, there were 1280 animals within the ASO inventory. On December 1, there were 1077 animals within the ASO inventory. Animal Protection Animal Protection Officers (APOs) returned 18 animals to their owners in the field. Officers handed out 5 fencing assistance applications and implanted 6 microchip(s). Officers impounded 20 injured animals and 70 regular or sick animals. Officers delivered approximately 33 wildlife to Austin Wildlife Rescue. Officers submitted 42 specimens for rabies testing out of 241 exposure reports. We had 5 positive bats, 6 decomposed bats, and 1 decomposed raccoon. Wildlife Data does not include non-coyote wildlife. There were 45 total coyote related activities (Behavior types include Sighting, Encounter, Incident, and Observation. “Observation” is defined as hearing coyotes howling and finding scat or footprints.) o 21 sightings, 17 wild sick, 1 encounter, 2 incidents, 2 wild speaks, 1 observation, 1 wild injured Volunteer 528 volunteers contributed 7,212.73 hours 4 orientations, introducing 68 potential volunteers 10 Community Service Restitution individuals to perform 96 hours 110 volunteers dedicated 331.42 hours to volunteer development and onboarding training 22 individuals donated 44 hours toward group service, through dog-walking and cat care Foster & Rescue In November, 15 different rescue partners pulled a total of 174 domestic animals from the Austin Animal Center. 340 different people/families fostered. As of December 3, there are 278 animals in foster care. More than 102 animals were adopted directly from foster care. In the month of November, 28 animals were a part of the Finder to Foster Program. 124 new foster applications were processed. (This number does not necessarily include walk-in / in person applications that were processed.) There are currently 1237 members (approved foster care providers) in the foster program’s 2 GivePulse group. Vet Services 381 spay/neuter surgeries were performed at AAC. 1,805 vaccinations were administered. 46 domesticated animals were euthanized in November. o 40 for severe injury, neurological, congenital, suffering, or …
November 2025 Place Assignment Nov 2025 Hours Nov 2025 Volunteer Count Total Hours Total Volunteer Count Community Cats Community Cat At-Home Projects 4.00 1 4.00 1 Community Cat Colony Care 277.42 20 277.42 20 Community Cat Trapping 282.92 17 282.92 17 Community Cats Admin 1.75 2 1.75 2 Total 566.08 24 566.08 24 Place Assignment October 2025 Oct 2025 Hours Oct 2025 Volunteer Count Total Hours Total Volunteer Count Community Cats Community Cat At-Home Projects 0.00 0 0.00 0 Community Cat Colony Care 372.75 24 372.75 24 Community Cat Trapping 431.17 21 431.17 21 Community Cats Admin 13.00 3 13.00 3 Total 816.92 33 816.92 33
Outcome vs. Intake FY 26 Information is from October 1, 2025 – November 30, 2025 Intake Year (fiscal) Dog totals Cat totals Totals Outcome Year (fiscal) Dog totals Cat totals Totals Difference of outcomes - intakes Dog totals Cat totals Totals Cats - Outcomes Adoption RTO/RTO Adopt Transfer Euthanasia Died Missing SNR (former SCRP) Total Dog - Outcomes Adoption RTO/RTO Adopt Transfer Euthanasia Died Missing Total 2026 683 988 1671 2026 651 910 1561 2026 -32 -78 -110 2026 512 35 158 57 23 2 123 910 2026 322 130 166 25 7 1 651
December 5, 2025 Chair Jessica Cohen Members of the Board of Adjustment City of Austin P.O. Box 1088 Austin, Texas 78746 RE: C15-2025-0041 Dear Board of Adjustment Members, The purpose of this letter is to clearly explain how Section 25-2-963 (Modification and Maintenance of Noncomplying Structures) has long been understood and applied. Our firm has worked on hundreds of site plans, subdivisions, and rezoning cases over several decades, and we have used this section of the Code many times under consistent guidance from City staff. The main issue centers on two different actions: 1. Demolition – Removing a structure or area without replacement (building it back). 2. Remove and Replace – Removing a structure or area and replacing it (rebuilding it), in the same permit. Based on our extensive permitting experience, the long-standing application of 25-2-963 has always been as follows: 1. Demolition: If a structure or area does not meet today’s rules (for example, it is in a setback, exceeds current impervious cover limits, or sits within a compatibility setback), and the owner chooses to Demolish without replacing it, then that structure or area is gone permanently. P . O . B O X 4 1 9 5 7 , A U S T I N , T E X A S 7 8 7 0 4 1 5 0 7 I N G L E W O O D S T . , A U S T I N , T E X A S 7 8 7 4 1 ITEM04/1-LATE BACKUP -OPPOSITION Once demolition without replacement occurs under a permit, the owner cannot return later with a new permit and try to rebuild what was demolished. 2. Remove and Replace: If a noncomplying structure or area is Removed and Replaced under the same permit, it may be rebuilt as long as the situation does not become more noncompliant than it already was. This approach has always been allowed and continues to be allowed today. We have applied this exact method on numerous projects over many years. Impervious Cover: Noncomplying impervious cover may be shifted around on a site within a single permit, as long as the total amount does not increase. Impervious cover can be removed in one place and added in another. This practice is consistent with City staff guidance, including the attached email from Christopher Johnson. Structures in Setbacks: If a legally built structure sits …
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission Recommendation Number: 20251208-007: Urgent Funding for HIV/STI and Mpox Community Health Programs Following TRE Failure WHEREAS, Austin Public Health (APH), in collaboration with community-based organizations, has invested in HIV, STI, and Mpox (formerly monkeypox) prevention, testing, treatment, and outreach efforts throughout the City of Austin and Travis County; and WHEREAS, despite these efforts, the region continues to face a substantial HIV burden, with Travis County reporting 6,189 people living with diagnosed HIV (PLWH) in 2024 — a 6% increase since 2020 — and 214 new HIV diagnoses in 2024, 71% among men who have sex with men (MSM), concentrated in ZIP codes 78704, 78741, and 78744 (APH HIV Surveillance Report 2025); and WHEREAS, the proportion of individuals achieving viral suppression in Travis County remains below the national goal of 90%, at only 65% in 2024; and WHEREAS, sexually transmitted infections continue to rise across Austin and Travis County, with 2024 data showing 13,482 cases of chlamydia, 5,927 cases of gonorrhea, and 1,143 cases of syphilis — including the highest rate of congenital syphilis in a decade (APH STD Program Annual Report 2025); and WHEREAS, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that Texas continues to experience elevated rates of Mpox infections, with Austin-Travis County recording 125 confirmed cases since 2022 and more than 12,000 JYNNEOS vaccines administered locally; and WHEREAS, the November 4, 2025 Maintenance & Operations (M&O) Tax Rate Election failed to pass, eliminating funding planned for full-time equivalent (FTE) positions within APH that were intended to fill service gaps left by prior federal cuts; and WHEREAS, the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission affirms that the most effective use of available funds is through established community-based partners who provide culturally competent, trusted care to the populations most affected; and WHEREAS, without immediate funding, the City risks significant interruptions to prevention and treatment programs that protect public health and advance equity for LGBTQ Austinites and other disproportionately impacted residents. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission urges the Austin City Council to immediately allocate a minimum of one million dollars ($1,000,000) in the revised FY 2025 City Budget to sustain HIV, STI, and Mpox prevention, testing, and treatment programs. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission recommends that this allocation be directed to community-based partners rather than …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM02 DATE: Monday December 8, 2025 CASE NUMBER: C15-2025-0026 ___Y____Thomas Ates (D1) ___Y____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) ___Y____Jessica Cohen (D3) ___Y____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ___Y____Haseeb Abdullah (D6) ___Y____Sameer S Birring (D7) ___Y____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ___Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ___Y____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) ___Y____Jeffery L Bowen (M) _______Corry L Archer-mcclellan (Alternate) (M) _______Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) _______VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Stephen Hawkins OWNER: Red Bud Partners, LP ADDRESS: 1750 CHANNEL RD VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant has requested variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-1176 (Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses) (A) (1) to increase the dock length from 30 feet (required) to thirty- seven feet and three inches (37’ 3”) (requested), in order to erect a boat dock in a “SF-2” Single-Family zoning district. Note: Land Development Code, 25-2-1176 Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses (A) A dock or similar structure must comply with the requirements of this subsection. (1) A dock may extend up to 30 feet from the shoreline, except that the director may require a dock to extend a lesser or greater distance from the shoreline if deemed necessary to ensure navigation safety. BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Michael Von Ohlen’s motion to Postpone to September 8, 2025; Vice-Chair Melissa Hawthorne second on 9-0 votes; POSTPONED TO September 8, 2025. September 8, 2025 Applicant requested postponement to October 13,2025; Madam Chair Jessica Cohen’s motion to Postpone to October 13, 2025; Board member Corry Archer-Mcclellan second on 10-0 votes; POSTPONED TO October 13, 2025. October 13, 2025 APPLICANT REQUESTED POSTPONEMENT TO NOVEMBER 10, 2025; BOARD MEMBERS APPROVED POSTPONEMENT TO November 10, 2025, NO OBJECTIONS; November 10, 2025 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Michael Von Ohlen’s motion to postpone to December 8, 2025; Vice Chair Melissa Hawthorne second on 11-0 votes; POSTPONED TO December 8, 2025. December 8, 2025 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Vice Chair Melissa Hawthorne’s motion to postpone to February 9, 2026; Board member Maggie Shahrestani second on 11-0 votes; POSTPONED TO February 9, 2026. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM03 DATE: Monday December 8, 2025 CASE NUMBER: C15-2025-0027 __Y_____Thomas Ates (D1) __Y_____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) __Y_____Jessica Cohen (D3) __Y_____Yung-ju Kim (D4) __Y_____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) __Y_____Haseeb Abdullah (D6) __Y_____Sameer S Birring (D7) __Y_____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) __Y_____Brian Poteet (D9) __Y_____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) __Y_____Jeffery L Bowen (M) _______Corry L Archer-mcclellan (Alternate) (M) _______Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) _______VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPLICANT: Stephen Hawkins OWNER: Tom Davis Jr. ADDRESS: 1752 CHANNEL RD VARIANCE REQUESTED: The applicant has requested variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-1176 (Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses) (A) (1) to increase the dock length from 30 feet (required) to forty-six feet and one inch (46’ 1”) (requested), in order to erect a boat dock in a “SF-2” Single-Family zoning district. Note: Land Development Code, 25-2-1176 Site Development Regulations for Docks, Marinas, and Other Lakefront Uses (A) A dock or similar structure must comply with the requirements of this subsection. (1) A dock may extend up to 30 feet from the shoreline, except that the director may require a dock to extend a lesser or greater distance from the shoreline if deemed necessary to ensure navigation safety. BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Michael Von Ohlen’s motion to Postpone to September 8, 2025; Vice-Chair Melissa Hawthorne second on 9-0 votes; POSTPONED TO September 8, 2025; September 8, 2025 Applicant requested postponement to October 13,2025; Madam Chair Jessica Cohen’s motion to Postpone to October 13, 2025; Board member Corry Archer-Mcclellan second on 10-0 votes; POSTPONED TO October 13, 2025. October 13, 2025 APPLICANT REQUESTED POSTPONEMENT TO NOVEMBER 10, 2025; BOARD MEMBERS APPROVED POSTPONEMENT TO November 10, 2025, NO OBJECTIONS, November 10, 2025 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Michael Von Ohlen’s motion to postpone to December 8, 2025; Vice Chair Melissa Hawthorne second on 11-0 votes; POSTPONED TO December 8, 2025. December 8, 2025 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Chair Jessica Cohen’s motion to postpone to February 9, 2026; Vice Chair Melissa Hawthorne second on 11-0 votes; POSTPONED TO February 9, 2026. FINDING: 1. The Zoning regulations applicable to the property do not allow for a reasonable use because: 2. (a) The hardship for which the variance is requested is unique to the property in that: (b) The hardship is not general …
CITY OF AUSTIN Board of Adjustment Decision Sheet ITEM04 DATE: December 8, 2025 CASE NUMBER: C15-2025-0041 ___Y____Thomas Ates (D1) ___Y____Bianca A Medina-Leal (D2) ___N____Jessica Cohen (D3) ___N____Yung-ju Kim (D4) ___Y____Melissa Hawthorne (D5) ___Y____Haseeb Abdullah (D6) ___Y____Sameer S Birring (D7) ___Y____Margaret Shahrestani (D8) ___Y____Brian Poteet (D9) ___N____Michael Von Ohlen (D10) ___N____Jeffery L Bowen (M) _______Corry L Archer-mcclellan (Alternate) (M) _______Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) (M) _______VACANT (Alternate) (M) APPELLANT: Christy May OWNER: Warren Konkel ADDRESS: 6706 BRIDGE HILL CV VARIANCE REQUESTED: Appellant challenges approval of administrative revisions to Plan Review No. 2022-0060407PR and revisions to the following associated permits: Building Permit No. 2022-093202BP (house remodel/additions) Building Permit no. 2022-093203BP (pool) on the grounds that the approved work violates the applicable regulations of the Lake Austin (LA) zoning district established under City Code Chapter 25-2 (Zoning), including limitations on the modification or expansion of a legally noncomplying structure under City Code Sec. 25-2-963 (Modification and Maintenance of Noncomplying Structures) and other applicable site development standards. BOARD’S DECISION: The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Board member Michael Von Ohlen’s motion to postpone appeal to December 8, 2025; Vice Chair Melissa Hawthorne second on 11-0 votes; POSTPONED TO December 8, 2025. December 8, 2025 The public hearing was closed by Chair Jessica Cohen, Maggie Shahrestani’s motion to uphold staff’s decision and reject appeal; Vice Chair Melissa Hawthorne second on 7-4 votes (Chair Jessica Cohen, Board members Yung-ju Kim, Michael Von Ohlen, Jeffery Bowen nay); UPHOLD STAFF’S DECISION AND REJECT APPEAL. FINDING: 1. There is a reasonable doubt of difference of interpretation as to the specific intent of the regulations or map in that: 2. An appeal of use provisions could clearly permit a use which is in character with the uses enumerated for the various zones and with the objectives of the zone in question because: 3. The interpretation will not grant a special privilege to one property inconsistent with other properties or uses similarly situated in that: Elaine Ramirez Executive Liaison Jessica Cohen Madam Chair for
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN FIREFIGHTERS’, POLICE OFFICERS’ AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL’S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2025, AT 11:00 A.M. AUSTIN HUMAN RESOURCES’ LEARNING AND RESEARCH CENTER 5202 E BEN WHITE, SUITE 500 AUSTIN, TX 78741 Some members of the City of Austin Firefighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service 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 Matthew Chustz, 512-974-2859, Matthew.Chustz@austintexas.gov. The committee may go into a closed session under the Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071, of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from legal counsel on any item on this agenda. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Jolsna Thomas, Chair Mitchell Kreindler AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Farah Ahmed, Vice Chair 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 from the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Special Called Meeting on September 19, 2025. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Hear and rule on appeal(s) from the Austin Fire Department Fire Specialist written promotional examination administered on November 5, 2025, pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code, Section 143.034, and the City of Austin Fire Fighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations, Rule 7. 3. 4. 5. Hear and rule on appeal(s) from the Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services Clinical Specialist-Field written promotional examination administered on November 13, 2025, pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code, Section 143.034, and the City of Austin Fire Fighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations, Rule 7. Hear and rule on appeal(s) from the Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services Clinical Specialist-Communications written promotional examination administered on November 13, 2025, pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code, Section 143.034, and the City of Austin Fire Fighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission …
