Bloom where you are Planted GAVA | City of Austin Budget Recommendations: FY 2026 Investment in Home-based Relative Care (FFN) Early Childcare Council Meeting January 15, 2025 Michelle Mejia, Early Childhood & Family Health Lead Organizer Monica Guzmán, Policy Director What is Friend, Family, Neighbor (FFN) Child Care? “FFN is a broad term encompassing many types of caregivers, typically those who have a previous relationship with the children for whom they care. They are the grandmothers, nanas, aunties, abuelitas, family, friends and neighbors who care for children. “ One in four children in the U.S. under the age of 5 is cared for by a grandparent some or all of the time their parent is at work (ZERO TO THREE 2017). https://homegrownchildcare.org/parents-choose-quality-when-they-use- family-friend-and-neighbor-care/ Parents with sick children Food service workers Stay-at-home parents City employees Who utilizes and Benefits from FFN childcare? First responders Expecting parents Healthcare professionals Teachers Non-traditional hour workers Caregivers of elders *These are some of the groups we have encountered Importance of Community Organizing in FRiend FAMILY Neighbor Communities Increases family child care quality, safety, and health through professional development, home improvements, technology support, and peer networks Economic stability for working class & low income families Cultural & lingusitic connection Brings people out of the shadows and most importantly our children who are in FFN spaces Increases access to services and resources Community organizing is a process through which people most affected by inequities collectively build power, develop leadership, and take direct action to address systemic issues. RAPID Early childhood SUrvey: preliminary Local Data Budget asks $350K Implementation of a direct assistance program pilot for thriving providers Integrate HomeGrown Thriving Providers Project into BCN to address economic stability caused by low wages for their care work and Austin’s affordability crisis; focus on those providing FFN relative care (aunties, grandparents, family members caring for children they are related to) Monthly payment model Offer a pathway to become listed providers $75K Sustain funding for Austin Public Health to continue Building Comprehensive Networks (BCN) partnership with HomeGrown to support strategies for home-based child care GAVA supports City of Austin & Travis Co collaboration for $500K Prop A funding for essential network program costs not funded by $75K $200K Implementation Funds for Building Comprehensive Networks strategy for a Mobile Lending Library for home-based relative care providers to increase access to quality Early Childhood learning materials & resources Provides funds not currently …
Downtown Area Command Updates Downtown Commission January 15, 2025 Lieutenant Christopher Juusola Christopher.Juusola@AustinTexas.gov Topics • Staffing Update • DTAC Crime Stats • Updates • E 6th Street • Meridian Barricades • Questions APD Staffing (1/6/2025) APD Staffing APD Staffing DTAC Property Crime DTAC Violent Crime DTAC Violent Crime DTAC Crimes Against Society E 6th St Project Overview • West Bound Traffic Only • No North/South Traffic • Widened “Sidewalks” • Devices to Keep Pedestrians Out of Roadway • Regular Stakeholder Meetings • Violent Crime • Advocate for Economic • Property Crime Development • Advocate for Safer Environment • Response to Resistance Incidents • Collisions • Sales Data (Alcohol) • Devices to Keep Vehicles Out • Advocate for Better Business of Pedestrian Areas Practices • Increased Traffic Enforcement “Devices” • Fences- Keeps Pedestrians Out of Roadway • Engineered Curbs- Keeps Vehicles Out of Pedestrian Areas Traffic Plan -South Side= Blocked, 1 lane + Parking Lane -North Side= Blocked, Parking Lane Only Upcoming Projects (Stay Tuned) • Spring Festival Season • Increased DTAC Police Staffing • Changes to DTAC Patrol Area Questions? • Mark Clemens, DTAC Commander • Mark.Clemens@AustinTexas.gov • Christopher Juusola, DTAC Operations Lieutenant • Christopher.Juusola@AustinTexas.gov
EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 15, 2025 EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2025 The Early Childhood Council convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at City Hall, Board & Commission Room #1101, 301 West Second Street in Austin, Texas. Chair McHorse called the Early Childhood Council Meeting to order at 9:04 a.m. Board Members in Attendance: Chair McHorse and Members Hedrick, McIllwain, and Rivas Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Vice Chair Hamilton and Members Gordon, McCollum, Navarro, and Schennum Staff in Attendance: Caitlin Oliver, Rachel Farley, Donna Sundstrom, Cindy Gamez, and Alejandra Mireles PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first five speakers to register 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. Areana Gonzalez spoke about her experience as a family, friend, and neighbor (FFN) child care provider. Michael Nahas spoke about the Economic Prosperity Commission. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Early Childhood Council Regular Meeting on November 13, 2024 The minutes from the meeting on 11/13/2024 were approved unanimously on Member Hedrick’s motion and Member McIlwain’s second, on a 9-0 vote. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 2. Appoint Andrea McIllwain and Eliza Gordon to the Early Childhood Council Quality-of-Life (QoL) Study Workgroup Members McIlwain and Navarro were unanimously appointed to the ECC QOL Study Workgroup on Member McCollum’s motion, Vice Chair Hamilton’s second, on a 9-0 vote. JANUARY 15, 2025 DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. Presentation from UpTogether regarding their recent work in Austin and the organization’s fiscal year 2026 budget recommendation to City Council Presenter: • Meng Qi, UpTogether Southwest Partnership Manager Meng Qi presented information about the City of Austin partnership with UpTogether in 2022 on the guaranteed income pilot and information about the City of Austin’s $1.3 million investment in Family Stabilization Grants in fiscal years 2024 and 2025. Presentation from Austin Public Health and the Economic Development Department regarding the implementation of a network hub for home-based child care providers in Austin-Travis County Caitlin Oliver, ECC staff liaison, presented information about the City of Austin’s plans to launch a network for home-based child care providers in 2025. Presentation from Go Austin Vamos Austin (GAVA) regarding City of Austin investment in home-based relative (or FFN- Family, Friend, or Neighbor) child care for FY …
Downtown Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, January 15, 2025 DOWNTOWN COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, January 15, 2025 The Downtown Commission convened the regular meeting on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at City Hall, 301W 2nd St, in a hybrid meeting format. COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE August Harris, Chair Ed Ishmael, Vice-Chair Peter Breton David Carroll Kimberly Levinson Charles Peveto Nelly Paulina Ramírez Sania Shifferd COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE REMOTELY Liz Coufal Anne-Charlotte Patterson CALL TO ORDER Chair Harris called the meeting of the Downtown Commission to order at 5:33 pm. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Philip Whiley – Downtown residential density Item 3 was taken up first without objection. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation regarding the East 6th Street Pilot Closure and an update on street closure security measures and pedestrian safety equipment, Christopher Juusola, Lieutenant, Austin Police Department. Downtown Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, January 15, 2025 The presentation was made by Christopher Juusola, Lieutenant, Austin Police Department, Lisa Davis, Chief of Police, Austin Police Department, and Michael Bochsler, Meridian Rapid Defense Group. 2. Presentation on the Waterloo Greenway Conservancy by Melissa Ayala, Vice President of Government Relations, Waterloo Greenway Conservancy. The presentation was made by Melissa Ayala, Vice President of Government Relations, Waterloo Greenway Conservancy and John Rigdon, Chief Planning & Design Officer, Waterloo Greenway Conservancy. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Approve a Recommendation to Council to immediately appropriate funds for the purchase of safety barricades, associated equipment and training and prioritize future funding for additional barricades if needed. The motion to postpone indefinitely was approved on Vice Chair Ishmael’s motion, Commissioner Levinson’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Lavigne was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Downtown Commission regular called meeting on December 18, 2024. The minutes from the meeting on December 18, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Levinson’s motion, Vice Chair Ishmael’s second on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Lavigne was absent. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Election of chair ADJOURNMENT Chair Harris adjourned the meeting at 6:44 pm without any objection. The minutes were approved at the February 19, 2025, meeting on Commissioner Levinson’s motion, Commissioner Shifferd’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Breton was off the dais. Commissioner Lavigne was absent.
COMMISSION ON VETERAN AFFAIRS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, Jan 15, 2024 The COMMISSION ON VETERANS AFFAIRS convened in a REGULAR Meeting on WEDNESDAY, January 15, 2025, at the City of Austin Permitting & Development Center at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752. Chair Michael Mcinerney called the COMMISSION ON VETERANS AFFAIRS MEETING to order at 7:00pm CST. Commissioners in Attendance: Michael Mcinerney Armando Gonzales Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Patrick Bissett Christopher Wilson Amber Schleuning William Dahlstrom Curtis Wyman Commissioners Absent: Maria Brown-Spence Philip Reichert Mark Balch Gustavo Ramirez Staff in Attendance: Jesus Simental – Veterans Administrator, Office of Civil Rights PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – GENERAL 1. Kim DeLorenzo, Manager for State and Local Government Affairs-Texas with the Tunnel to Towers Foundation introduced herself and mentioned that she will be back in February with a formal presentation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. The minutes from the meeting of 12/18/2024 were approved on Chair Michael Mcinerney’s motion, second by Armando Gonzales on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Maria Brown-Spence, Mark Balch, Philip Reichert and Gustavo Ramirez were absent. 3. Staff liaison, Jesus Simental, discussed requirements for establishment of a social media webpage as well as updated the commission on the status of the City of Austin Veteran Resource Group. STAFF BRIEFINGS DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Presentation was conducted by Jason Denny on proposal for a new veterans resource center and creation of a veterans and military affairs office. 5. Chair Michael Mcinerney discussed getting the workgroup together composed of himself, Amber Schleuning, Christopher Wilson, Patrick Bissett, and William Dahlstrom to discuss strategic planning for the year and set goals including budget proposals, special topics, and guest speakers. The group will meet at the Austin City Library on Cesar Chavez St on 29 Jan at 6pm. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. A vote was taken to accept the proposal with amendments for a veteran resource center and creation of a veterans and military affairs office. Chair Mcinerney made a motion, second by Commissioner Armando Gonzales on a 7-0 vote, Commissioner Maria Brown-Spence, Mark Balch, Philip Reichert and Gustavo Ramirez were absent. 7. Discussed asking the Homeless Strategy Office to make a presentation along with Tunnel to Towers Foundation on the services offered to veterans. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT END: 7:56 PM 8. Chair Mcinerney made the motion to adjourn, A. Gonzales second the motion. Pass unanimously 7-0. Commissioner Maria Brown-Spence, Mark Balch, Philip Reichert and Gustavo …
WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, January 15, 2025 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a regular called meeting on January 15, 2025 at Waller Creek Center, 625 E 10th Street, Austin, Texas. Chair Turrieta called the Water and Wastewater Commission to order at 4:06 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Chair Susan Turrieta, Vice Chair Christopher Maxwell-Gaines, Judy Musgrove, Shwetha Pandurangi, Mike Reyes, Marcela Tunon Sion (Remote), Amanda Marzullo, Alex Navarro, William Moriarty, Jesse Penn PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There were no registered public speakers APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the December 4, 2024, regular meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission. The minutes were approved on Commissioner Pandurangi’s motion and Commissioner Maxwell- Gaines’ second on a 10-0 vote DISCUSSION AND ACTION 2. Recommend approval to authorize negotiation and execution of a collection agreement with the United States Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service Pacific Northwest Research Station, for the purpose of re- evaluating fuels in closed canopy Ashe Juniper-oak woodlands, for a term of three years, in an amount not to exceed $198,467. Funding is available in the Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan Fund and the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Recommended on Commissioner Marzullo’s motion and Commissioner Penn’s second on a 10-0 vote 3. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for cold-water meters for Austin Water with Thirkettle Corporation d/b/a Aqua-Metric Sales Company, for an initial term of one year with up to two one-year extension options for a total contract amount not to exceed $6,000,000. Funding: $900,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Recommended on Commissioner Marzullo’s motion and Commissioner Penn’s second on a 10-0 vote 4. Recommend approval to authorize execution of a contract for liquid polymer for thickening and dewatering sludge for Austin Water with Polydyne Inc., for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options, for a total contract amount not to exceed $6,000,000. Funding: $900,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget of Austin Water. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Recommended on Commissioner Marzullo’s motion and Commissioner Penn’s second on a 10-0 vote 5. Recommend approval …
January 15, 2025 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING Electric Board DRAFT MINUTES The Electric Board convened in a Special Called Board Meeting on January 15, 2025, at the Permitting Development Center at 10:04 am. Board Members in Attendance: Victoria Shope, David Johnson, Delwin Goss, Michael Grant, David Deshaine, Ben Brenneman, Kenny King, Members Not in Attendance: Joel Cochren, Gabe Flores, Rogelio Wallace and Christian Spies. Staff in Attendance: Rick Arzola (DSD), Maria Jaramillo (DSD) James Epperson (DSD), Marty Starrett (DSD), Hyatt Dunn (DSD), Brydan Summers (DSD) and Josh Contreras (AE) PUBLIC CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: No one registered to speak. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. The minutes were approved for the August 21,2024 , regular called meeting on board member Grant motion, board member Deshaine second the motion. Motion passed on a 7-0 vote. DISCUSSION 2. Technical Advisory Panel, its functions, responsibilities in the Austin Criteria Manual- Land development rules administrator (LDRA) Brydan Summers reported to the board that the Technical Advisory Review panel, know as TARP was established in March 2023 when council passed a resolution to have a review panel to discuss existing and proposed rules in the administrative criterial manuals. To consider ways to better align criteria manuals with existing city council policies, city housing goals and industry best practices as well as needs of individual departments and the protection of public health and safety. TARP review staff consist of city staff and housing and development industry professionals, which include architects, landscape architects, engineers, traffic engineers and arborists to assist with the city’s 8 criteria manuals. Each department with the city has 1 person to administer these manuals to the LDRA. 3. Austin Energy Technical Advisory panel- Josh Contreras with Austin Energy, summarized the process for AE version of the TARP process with Austin Energy Criteria Manual. In that, AE meets internally for discussion of any updates and or changes to the Criteria manual with external input. AE’s internal review team will then review and write the proposed changes, AE will then review those changes and look for inconsistencies before submitting it to Austin Energy’s management team for review. Forward it to community stakeholders for input and comment, after feedback from community stakeholder, AE review team will then adjust as necessary before sending it back to Austin Energy management team for final review before submitting to the LDRA and TARP panel for review and posting. 4. Discussion on Electrical Registration enforcement 80.38- …
REGULAR MEETING of the MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 5:30 pm City of Austin Permit and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive – Room 1215 Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of this MBE/WBE Advisory Committee may be participating by videoconference. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES The public will be allowed to speak at the Advisory Committee meeting remotely by phone or in-person at the address listed above. To participate remotely, speakers must register in advance with the board liaison before the registration deadline. Public Communication: General The first 10 speakers will be allowed to speak on any topic that is not posted on the agenda. The Committee Chair will call upon speakers at the beginning of the meeting. A person may not speak at general communication more often than once out of every three regularly scheduled committee meetings. Public Comment on Agenda Items Members of the public may speak on any item posted to the agenda. Speakers will be called upon when this agenda item is taken up by the Committee Chair. How to Register to Speak Remotely All speakers are required to register for remote participation. Registered speakers will be allowed 3 minutes to speak by telephone only. The deadline to register is at 12:00pm on the day before the meeting. To register to speak, email the board liaison, Nakia James at nakia.james@austintexas.gov before the deadline. Once registration closes, the board liaison will send all speakers an email to confirm registration, provide instructions on speaking at the meeting, and the number to call in on the day of the meeting. How to Sign-Up to Speak In-Person Speakers that would like to address the committee in person will be allowed to sign up until 15 minutes before the start of the meeting. Speakers will be allowed 3 minutes to speak. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please contact Nakia James at (512) 974-9108 or nakia.james@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the MBE/WBE and Small Business Procurement Program Advisory Committee, contact Nakia James at (512) 974-9108 …
Regular Meeting of the Construction Advisory Committee Tuesday, January 14, 2025 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM One Texas Center – Directors Conference Room 505 Barton Springs Road, 13th Floor Austin, Texas Some members of videoconference. http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live televised, If the Construction Advisory Committee may be participating by at: the meeting you may online view 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 Vanessa Ibanez at 512-974-1058 or vanessa.ibanez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD COMMISSIONERS: Lyn Nance-Hendricks, Chair Clint Chapman Ron Lord Jeffrey Musgrove Riley Drake, Vice Chair Michelle Dahlstrom Bianca Medina-Leal Calvin Williams AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 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 Construction Advisory Committee Regular Meeting on December 10, 2024. Staff briefing on Capital Delivery Services updates regarding active projects, monthly CIP spend, projects awarded and upcoming bid opportunities – Eric Bailey Presentation regarding the point system and evaluation-based solicitation for local/small business program by Financial Services Division– Matt Duree Presentation regarding Prevailing Wage Compliance – Judith Gonzalez STAFF BRIEFINGS DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Vanessa Ibanez with Capital Delivery Services Department, at 512-974-1058, for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Construction Advisory Committee, please contact Vanessa Ibanez at 512-974-1058
SPECIAL MEETING of the ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL Tuesday, January 14th, 2025, at 6:00 PM Economic Development Offices 5202 East Ben White Boulevard, Suite 400 Austin, Texas 78741 Public comment will be allowed remotely via video conference or telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item 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 participation. To register to speak, call or email AIPP Program Manager Jaime Castillo at jaime.castillo@austintexas.gov, (512) 974-7852. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Chair – Stephanie Lemmo, Vice Chair – J Muzacz, Andrew Danziger, Taylor Davis, Bernardo Diaz, Kristi-Anne Shaer, Monica Maldonado – Arts Commission Liaison CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL 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. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Discussion of Chair’s Report on “Introductions: New Members, New Staff, New Year” by Chair Lemmo DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion: Public Art in relation to Private-led developments, i.e., Planned Unit Development (PUDs), Public Improvement District (PIDs), Public Private Partnerships (P3s). Discussion: AIPP Programs and Resources (Pre-Qualified Artist Pool, TEMPO, maps) Discussion and POSSIBLE ACTION: Reinstate AIPP Policies Working Group Art in Public Places Staff Briefing on Conservation, Current Projects, and Milestones 3. 4. STAFF BRIEFINGS 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please contact AIPP Program Manager Jaime Castillo at jaime.castillo@austintexas.gov or (512) 974- 7852 for additional information; TTY users' route through Relay Texas at 711.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (CDC) MEETING January 14, 2025 – 6:30pm Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions – Room 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, TX 78701 Some members of the Community Development Commission 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 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, call or email the board liaison at 512-974-3108 or edward.blake@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Jo Anne Ortiz Public Sector Appointee Nyeka Arnold North Austin Bertha Delgado East Austin Vacant Rosewood- Zaragosa/Blackland Julia Woods South Austin Cheryl Thompson St. John’s Cynthia Jaso Dove Springs Jose Noe Elias Montopolis Jenny E. Achilles Private Sector Appointee Raul E Longoria Public Sector Appointee South Austin Gavin Porter Sr. Public Sector Appointee Michael Tolliver Colony Park Tisha-Vonique Hood Public Sector Appointee Vacant Private Sector Appointee Vacant Public Sector Appointee Please visit https://austintexas.gov/cdc for more information about the Community Development Commission. Purpose: The purpose of the board is to advise the Council in the development and implementation of programs designed to serve the poor and the community at large with an emphasis on federally funded programs. 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. 1. Approve the November 12th ,2024 and December 10th, 2024, Community Development APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commission meeting minutes. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation regarding the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) activities and outcomes (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). 3. Presentation and discussion from Homeless Strategy Office on Cold Weather Preparation Plan 2024 (David Gray, Homeless Strategy Officer, Homeless Strategy Office). 4. Presentation and update on the Housing Department's Legacy Program (Letitia Brown, Division Manager, Housing Department). 5. Presentation and discussion on the City of Austin’s Housing Department’s Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) (Rocio Pena-Martinez, Grants Program Manager, Housing Department). 6. Updates on filling vacant CDC Board positions (Angel Zambrano, Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin …
REGULAR MEETING of the PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2025, 6:00 PM 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. Registration no later than 2 PM the day of the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. For more information on public comment, please see the agenda section “Speaker Registration.” Please contact Ella Garcia, Staff Liaison, for questions regarding speaker registration at LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-978-0821. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Claire Hempel, Chair (District 8) Awais Azhar, Vice Chair (Mayor’s Representative) Greg Anderson, Secretary (District 4) Alice Woods, Parliamentarian (District 2) Patrick Howard (District 1) Nadia Barrera-Ramirez (District 3) Felicity Maxwell (District 5) EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS: Casey Haney (District 6) Ryan Johnson (District 7) Danielle Skidmore (District 9) Grayson Cox (District 10) Alberta Phillips (Mayor’s Representative) Adam Haynes (Mayor’s Representative) Jessica Cohen, Chair of Board of Adjustment Candace Hunter, AISD Board of Trustees TC Broadnax, City Manager Richard Mendoza – Director of Transportation and Public Works EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) 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 Executive Liaison: Joi Harden, 512-974-1617 Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0821 Attorney: Steve Maddoux, 512-974-6080 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. CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA 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 December 17, 2024. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2024-0015.03 - Cherrylawn Rezoning; District 1 Location: 6102, 6106, and 6108 Cherrylawn Circle, Little Walnut Creek Watershed; East MLK Combined (Pecan Springs-Springdale) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Cherrylawn Circle Trust dated March 11, 2023 Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Husch Blackwell LLP (Nikelle Meade) Single Family to Mixed Use land use Withdrawn, no action required Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov …
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2024 The Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Hempel called the Planning Commission meeting to order at 5:01 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Awais Azhar Claire Hempel Felicity Maxwell Casey Haney Danielle Skidmore Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Greg Anderson Grayson Cox Adam Haynes Patrick Howard Ryan Johnson Alice Woods Board Members/Commissioners absent: Alberta Phillips Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Ex-Officio Members in Attendance Jessica Cohen APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on December10, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of December 10, 2024, were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Haney’s motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second on an 11-0 vote. Commissioners Barrera-Ramirez and Phillips were absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS Location: 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2024-0027.01 - Rawson Saunders - Tarrytown Christian Church Improvements; District 10 2614 and 2614 ½ Exposition Boulevard, 2702 McCoullugh Street, 2615 ½ and 2611 Hillview Road, Taylor Slough South Watershed; Central West Austin Combined (West Austin) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Austin Area School For Dyslexics Inc./Tarrytown Baptist Church Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Thrower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower & Victoria Haase) Single Family to Mixed Use/Office land use Applicant indefinite postponement request Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve the Applicant’s indefinite postponement request was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Haney’s motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second on an 11-0 vote. Commissioners Barrera-Ramirez and Phillips were absent. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2024-0051 - Rawson Saunders - Tarrytown Christian Church Improvements; District 10 2614 and 2614 ½ Exposition Boulevard, 2702 McCoullugh Street, 2615 ½ and 2611 Hillview Road, Taylor Slough South Watershed; Central West Austin Combined (West Austin) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Austin Area School For Dyslexics Inc./Tarrytown Baptist Church Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Thrower Design, LLC (Ron Thrower & Victoria Haase) SF-3-NP to GO-MU-NP Applicant indefinite postponement request Cynthia Hadri, 512-974-7620, cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve the Applicant’s indefinite postponement request was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Haney’s motion, Commissioner Maxwell’s second on an 11-0 vote. Commissioners Barrera-Ramirez and Phillips were absent. 2 4. Plan Amendment: NPA-2024-0008.01 - 2600 E Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard; Location: District 1 2600 East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Boggy Creek Watershed; Rosewood Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: CTMS Holdings …
From: Meade, Nikelle < > Sent: Monday, January 6, 2025 9:28 AM To: Tomko, Jonathan <Jonathan.Tomko@austintexas.gov>; Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov> Cc: Thomas, Eric <Eric.Thomas@austintexas.gov>; Harden, Joi <Joi.Harden@austintexas.gov> Subject: Withdrawal of Zoning Application and NPA Application - Cherrylawn Good morning, Jonathan and Maureen, and Happy New Year. The Applicant in these pending cases has agreed to withdraw the cases to allow for a fresh start in discussions with the neighbors. As such, please accept this email as our withdrawal of both C14-2024- 0122 and NPA-2024-0015.03. Please let me know if you need anything additional from me for the withdrawal. Thank you. Nikelle Meade Partner HUSCH BLACKWELL 111 Congress Avenue, Suite 1400 Austin, TX 78701-4093 Direct: 512-479-1147 Mobile: 512-992-6001 Fax: 512-226-7373 Nikelle.Meade@huschblackwell.com huschblackwell.com vBio | vCard . 02 and 03 NPA-2024-0015.03 and C14-2024-0122 - Cherrylawn Rezoning; District 11 of 1
City of Austin Planning Department 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, TX 78752 P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-2000 ♦ ht tps:// www .a ust i nt exas. go v/ dep art me nt/ pla nni ng- d epar t me nt MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: Claire Hempel, Chair & Planning Commission Members Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Long-Range Planning Division Jonathan Tomko, Principal Planner, Current Planning Division Planning Department DATE: January 6, 2025 RE: NPA-2024-0008.02_2967 Manor Road C14-2024-0107_2967 Manor Road Rosewood Neighborhood Planning Area & MLK TOD Station Area Plan and Regulating Plan Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced cases from the January 14, 2025 Planning Commission hearing to the January 28, 2025 hearing date to allow additional time to review the applications. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachments: Plan Amendment Map Zoning Map 04 and 05 NPA-2024-0008.02 and C14-2024-0107 - 2967 Manor Road Revision; Districts 1 and 91 of 3 04 and 05 NPA-2024-0008.02 and C14-2024-0107 - 2967 Manor Road Revision; Districts 1 and 92 of 3 04 and 05 NPA-2024-0008.02 and C14-2024-0107 - 2967 Manor Road Revision; Districts 1 and 93 of 3
