Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, October 16, 2025 ECONOMIC PROSPERITY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, October 15, 2025 The Economic Prosperity Commission convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 301 W. 2nd Street, Boards and Commissions Room 1101, in Austin, Texas. Chair Gonzales called the Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting to order at 6:41 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance in Person: Aaron Gonzales (Chair) Michael Nahas Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Raquel Valzez Sanchez (Vice Chair) Aditi Joshi Zain Pleuthner Shakeel Rashed Ofelia Zapata PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Economic Prosperity Commission Regular Meeting on September 17, 2025. The minutes were approved on Vice Chair Valdez Sanchez’ motion, Commissioner Joshi’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Zapata was off the dais. Commissioners Cantu and Randall were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation regarding Rally Austin’s proposal for the 2026 City of Austin Bond Election. Presentation by David Colligan, Chief Operating Officer, Rally Austin. 1 Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, October 16, 2025 The presentation was made by David Colligan, Chief Operating Officer, Rally Austin. Discussion reviewing an analysis of Local Government Code Chapter 380 agreements. Discussed. Discussion regarding staff and commission follow-up on action items in the City Auditor Office’s 2017 Workforce Development Audit and 2022 Workforce Development Follow-Up. Discussed. Discussion regarding efforts to encourage members of the public to apply for vacant positions on the Economic Prosperity Commission. Discussed. Discussion regarding a potential partnership with Austin Community College to explore and expand youth paid internships, employment, and education credits. Discussed. Discussion reviewing political activity guidelines for commissioners. Discussed. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 8. Update from the Childcare Working Group regarding its progress on forming recommendations on youth summer employment and youth workforce development. Update by Vice Chair Valdez Sanchez. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Pension Recommendation – Commissioner Nahas Staff briefing regarding pensions – Commissioner Nahas ADJOURNMENT Chair Gonzales adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m. without objection. 2
Board/Commission Recommendation Economic Prosperity Commission Recommendation Number 20251119-###: Pensions and OPEB benefits WHEREAS, City Council created the Economic Prosperity Commission to advise the council on matters related to job creation and the City of Austin is one of the largest employers in Austin and retirement benefits make up a large percentage of the compensation of City of Austin employees. WHEREAS, City Council created the Economic Prosperity Commission to advise the council on matters related to job creation and the financial health of the City of Austin’s government is a signal used by employers to decide where to create jobs. WHEREAS, the City of Austin’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report says “The deficit in governmental unrestricted net position is largely due to the net pension liability of $2.3 billion and other postemployment benefits (OPEB) liability of $1.9 billion.”. WHEREAS, the Legacy Liability of all 3 pensions is expected to increase. The police pension’s increases until 2030, COAERS until 2031, and the firefighter’s until 2032. WHEREAS, the payments to reduce the Legacity Liability will exceed $190 million in 2028. And those payments will continue until 2051 for the police pension, until 2053 for COAERS, and until 2055 for the firefighters’. WHEREAS, the City of Austin has not saved any money to pay for “other post-employment benefits” (OPEB), such as medical care. WHEREAS, the City of Austin is not legally required to provide OPEB and employees have no guarantee that OPEB will continue. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Economic Prosperity Commission makes the following recommendations: ● The City should establish a defined-contribution plan to pay for OPEB for all employees hired after the plan was created. This is a legal trust where a fixed percentage of wages should be put into the fund to pay for OPEB benefits during each employees’ retirement. ● The City should continue to explore the cheapest way to provide medical care to existing retirees. This includes studying Chicago’s plan to use the Affordable Care Act, known as ObamaCare, as a way to get medical coverage for retirees. ● The City Budget’s “Taxpayer Impact Statement” page should include the per-ratepayer change in the City’s “total governmental activities net position” for the previous year. ● The pensions’ rules should be simulated under random expected conditions (for example, shuffled historical data) and varying assumptions. The output of those simulations should include the range of values for net pension liabilities in …
Sustainability of Austin’s Pension and Post-Employment Benefit Plans November 19, 2025 Austin has lost a lot of money. The City of Austin’s financial position is recorded in the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (CoA ACFR). The latest report from 2024 shows that “total governmental activities net position” was positive $662,050,000 in 2015 and is negative $541,244,000 in 2024. (Table 1, page 277.) The report says, “The deficit in governmental unrestricted net position is largely due to the net pension liability of $2.3 billion and other postemployment benefits (OPEB) liability of $1.9 billion.” (Page 4) In plain English, the government of Austin has lost more than 1 billion dollars over the last 9 years due to pensions and healthcare for its retirees. This report for the Economic Prosperity Commission’s Long-term Working Group investigates this problem, what caused it, and the City of Austin’s current response to it. It proposes additional changes to prevent its repeating. Since OPEB and pensions are separate topics, the report is divided into 2 sections, covering each separately. Members of the Working Group Michael Nahas, author Aditi Joshi, commenter Zain Pleuthner, commenter Shakeel Rashed, commenter Expertise Michael Nahas, the author of this report, has a Masters of Arts in Economics from UT-Austin. His thesis was on the relationship of foreign bond prices to currency exchange rates. He worked in finance, predicting stock prices and futures prices for an options trading firm. He also wrote bond trading software for 2 other firms. He is not an accountant. He is not an actuary. He is not an expert in pensions. Members of the Working Group talked to: ● Ed Van Eenoo, Chief Financial Officer of the City of Austin ● Christopher Hanson, Executive Director of COAERS ● Keith Brainard, Vice Chair of the Texas Pension Review Board ● Joshua Rauh, Professor of Finance at Stanford Graduate School of Business Executive Summary Austin is 6th in the country in per-capita employee retirement debt. This is the OPEB liability plus the pension liability. Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) ● OPEB is a big problem: $2.5 billion risk-free net liability ● The biggest cost of OPEB is medical insurance. Insurance is getting more expensive and people are living longer, so costs are increasing. ● Austin has no savings to pay for OPEB. ● Austin is not required by law nor contract to pay for OPEB. It can stop at any time. In a financial …
Boards & Commissions Report Economic Prosperity Commission October 15, 2025 Resolution 20241212-133 directed the City Manager, in coordination with the City Clerk’s Office, to establish a sunset review process for governance bodies, enabling regular and staggered evaluations of their scope and duties. An initial framework update was presented to the Audit and Finance Committee on February 19, 2025, after which the Committee instructed staff to finalize a consistent and transparent review model. A proposed framework was formally introduced on July 16, 2025, and the Committee approved a pilot implementation, requesting preliminary findings by October 15, 2025. This report summarizes the pilot's results, including an overview of the body under review, legal considerations, self-evaluations by members and staff liaisons, community feedback, and an initial staff recommendation. Economic Prosperity Commission Report Highlights October 15, 2025 Executive Summary Objective To conduct an evaluation of the scope and duties of the Economic Prosperity Commission using a predetermined multi-step framework. What We Found The Economic Prosperity Commission advises Council on matters related to construction and job creation. There are currently two vacancies on the Commission. They have held seven meetings in 2025 with two meetings canceled due to lack of quorum. They have additional meetings scheduled for November and December. The Commission is not bound by any legal obligations that require its continuation. As detailed in a self-evaluation completed by the Commissioners, the Commission approved two recommendations this year. These were identified as closely aligned to the Commission’s core mission. The Commission also noted that it received numerous staff briefings and updates throughout the calendar year. The Commission reports having high commissioner and community engagement. They also note that public participation is moderate but that they host meetings with stakeholders in the community and invite leaders and organizations to provide data-focused presentations. City Staff reported that the Commission's actions and recommendations throughout the year mostly complied with City Council directives and bylaws. Staff also notes that over the past five years, they have approved fewer than ten recommendations which may be attributed to the Commission's broad scope, which has made it difficult for commissioners to identify and prioritize specific issues for action. Additionally, the Commission has struggled to maintain quorum. Staff also noted considerable overlap between the scope of the Commission and City Council's Economic Opportunity Committee (EOC). They find the Commission duplicates work already being undertaken by the EOC, City staff, and external organizations. …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Economic Prosperity Commission Recommendation 20251119-00x: Summer Youth Employment & Workforce Development Date: November 19th, 2025 Subject: Recommendations for Summer Youth Employment & Workforce Development Motioned By: Aaron Gonzales Seconded By: Raquel Valdez Sanchez The Economic Prosperity Commission recommends several key actions to strengthen the Summer Youth Employment Program and better prepare Austin’s future workforce. These policy recommendations outline how the City of Austin can make strategic investments that improve career pathways and long- term income opportunities for high school students from low-income households. The Economic Prosperity Commission encourages the Austin City Council to do the follow low to no cost actions ● Centralize the application process for both students and employers (ECHO) across City and County programs. ● Improve coordination and resource-sharing among all SYEP partners (County, City, and AISD). ● Connect P-TECH internships offered through AISD with Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) apprenticeship opportunities. ● Establish requirements for Chapter 380 businesses to employ high-school students for summer jobs and make financial contributions to SYEP. They have a vested interest in developing a skilled local workforce ● Develop an outreach and awareness strategy targeting Infrastructure Academy partners, Capital Idea, AFL-CIO, AFSCME, Skillpoint Alliance, the startup community, Chambers of Commerce, and other key workforce-industry groups. ● Ensure employer-funded internships, with payment structures aligned to employer tax status to unlock additional external funding opportunities. ● Coordinate job-shadowing days through SYEP so AISD students can visit internship sites prior to the summer—open to both program participants and non-participants. This can support students who lack documentation (e.g., Social Security cards) and reach those currently underserved. ● Increase public access to data on student outcomes and overall program performance. ● Create employer-friendly guides that explain how hosting high-school interns can benefit their organizations. The Economic Prosperity Commission encourages the Austin City Council to pursue the following actions requiring investment by private companies, community college partners, or the city ● AI literacy certifications embedded into the curriculum in summer youth employment tracks Rational: Operations and Meeting Student Demand Informing these recommendations, we met with the Travis County Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP), the City of Austin’s Summer Youth Employment Program, a committee of founding members of the City’s program, and reviewed peer-city models. Through this process, we learned that of the 717 students who applied to the City’s program, only 213 were offered jobs. The County’s program showed similar trends. This gap is largely …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE DOWNTOWN COMMISSION WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 19, 2025, 5:30 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, ROOM 1101 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 Kevin Chen Nkiru Gelles Gina Houston Jennifer Franklin CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Ed Ishmael, Chair Kimberly Levinson, Vice Chair Pat Buchta David Carroll Liz Coufal Nathan McDaniel Charles Peveto Nancy Pollak Sania Shifferd Philip Wiley 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 Downtown Commission Regular Called meeting on October 15, 2025. 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. Presentation regarding the Central City District Plan 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. Presentation by Safe Streets Austin regarding one-way to two-way street conversions downtown. Presentation 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. 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 …
Downtown Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, October 15, 2025 Downtown Commission Regular Called Meeting Minutes Wednesday, October 15, 2025 The Downtown Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Austin City Hall Chambers, Room 1001, 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 Sania Shifferd Philip Wiley COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE REMOTELY: Kevin Chen Jennifer Franklin PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Downtown Commission regular called meeting on September 17, 2025. The minutes from the meeting on September 17, 2025, were approved on Commissioner Peveto’s motion, Vice Chair Levinson’s second, on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner McDaniel was off the dais. Commissioners Coufal and Pollak were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1 Downtown Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, October 15, 2025 2. Update on the Downtown Density Bonus Program/Affordable Housing and SB 840. Presentation by Alan Pani, Planner Principal, Austin Planning. The presentation was made by Alan Pani, Planner Principal, Austin Planning. 3. Update on a proposed amendment to City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to establish a base height limit within the Central Business District (CBD) zoning district and update the Downtown Density Bonus (DDB) and Rainey Street Subdistrict to incorporate the CBD base height limit into the DDB program. Presentation by Alan Pani, Planner Principal, Austin Planning. The presentation was made by Alan Pani, Planner Principal, Austin Planning. 4. 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. Withdrawn. 5. Update on the Downtown Austin Alliance’s (DAA) construction mitigation strategy. Presentation by Matt Geske, Vice President - Public Affairs, DAA, and Vanessa Olson, Vice President -Communication and Marketing, DAA. The presentation was made by Matt Geske, Vice President - Public Affairs, DAA, and Vanessa Olson, Vice President -Communication and Marketing, DAA. 6. Update on the Downtown Austin Alliance’s (DAA) active urbanism team regarding programs to support Artists and Creatives: DASA, Musicians activating spaces. Presentation by Raasin McIntosh, Vice President - Active Urbanism, DAA, and Emily Risinger, Director of Planning, DAA. The presentation was made by Emily Risinger, Director of Planning, DAA. 7. Update from the Arts Commission representative on the Cultural Funding/Grants process and information regarding the …
1 City Staff Watershed Protection Building Services Liz Johnston, Leslie Lilly, Elizabeth Funk Matt Hollon, Sean Watson Austin Energy Green Building Garret Jaynes, Heidi Kasper Development Services Department Farhana Biswas Kit Johnson, Nate Jackson Animal Services Emery Sadkin Planning Jordan Feldman 2 Resolution 20241121-073 Came out of a recommendation from a working group and Resolution 20210902-050 on Lights Out Austin Directs staff to: Update on Light’s Out Austin Explore integration of bird-friendly building techniques for new low-rise, mid-rise and high-rise buildings Conduct a feasibility analysis on the potential impacts of these standards Seek input from stakeholders, including developers, environmental organizations, and the public. 3 Migration and Habitat Austin was designated a Bird City in 2023 Austin within North America’s Central Flyway Over 400 species of birds Edwards Plateau and the Blackland Prairies habitat Premier destination for birdwatchers throughout most of the year. Birding generates more than $5 billion in annual ecotourism revenue in Texas ($279 billion nationwide) 4 The Problem Birds do not perceive glass as a barrier. In daytime, birds encounter reflective or translucent glass. At night, birds encounter artificial sources of light. Birds fly to these confusing features without seeing the glass barriers. The collision is deadly. An estimated 1 billion birds die every year. 5 Solutions Glass Strategies Bird-friendly design includes: Reducing the use of glass Reducing glass exposure (using solar shading, external insect/solar screens, louvers, etc.) Incorporating bird-friendly signals (markers) in or on the glass UV coating, glazing, and etched or fritted glass patterns that follow the "2x2 rule” 7 Design Strategies Incorporate physical barriers and architectural design that improve glass visibility Options include: Exterior screens Shutters Awnings Facades Structural shading systems Tracy Aviary, Salt Lake City, Utah 8 Lighting Exterior Eliminate uplighting, use fully shielded fixtures that direct light downward, and avoid event searchlights Use lighting management systems that can automatically reduce non-essential lighting during peak migration Also beneficial to bats and lightning bugs year-round Use warmer lightbulbs (as white/blue light can disorient birds) Interior Program automatic controls with timers and occupancy sensors Use window treatments to reduce light spillage Schedule janitorial services during daylight hours 9 Benchmarking What have other cities done? New York City (2021) Arlington County, VA …
Central City District Plan Austin Planning | Downtown Commission | November 19, 2025 Agenda Plan Overview Progress to Date Advisory Groups Planning Timeline Next Steps 2 Plan Overview Purpose and Goals: Create a 10-year blueprint for future growth and investments with a unified vision Align with existing citywide strategic plans and policies and build consensus for effective implementation. Community-informed vision and goals Place Type mapping to inform future development patterns Public realm and multimodal improvements Program, policy, project, and partnership recommendations Implementation Plan 3 Progress to Date Launched Speak Up Austin page Onboarded AECOM Developed an Information Sheet, translated to Spanish Planning process overview Engagement overview Held first Interagency Technical Advisory Group meeting – October 28, 2025 Held first community events: In-Person Open House @ ACC Rio Grande – November 10, 2025 65 - 70 attendees Virtual Open House via Zoom – November 12, 2025 18 - 20 attendees Launched Phase 1 survey (November 12 – December 6) 4 Advisory Groups Interagency Technical Advisory Group COA Departments/Offices Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment Austin Planning Austin Capital Delivery Services Austin Police Austin Climate Action and Resilience Austin Police Oversight Austin Communications and Engagement Austin Public Library Austin Development Services Austin Resource Recovery Austin Economic Development Austin Small & Minority Business Resources Austin Emergency Services Austin Project Connect Austin Energy Austin Transportation & Public Works Austin Equity and Inclusion Austin Water Austin Facilities Management Austin Watershed Protection Austin Financial Services Austin Fire Austin Government Relations Austin Homeless Strategies and Operations Austin Housing Austin Parks & Recreation Meet once monthly via Teams Review draft deliverables using subject matter expertise Will remain in contact on annual basis to inform implementation tracking Partner Agencies Austin Community College Austin Transit Partnership CAPMETRO Central Health Rally Austin Texas Department of Transportation Travis County University of Texas 5 Advisory Groups Stakeholder Advisory Group Neighborhood Associations Transportation and Mobility Advocates Market-rate and Affordable Housing Advocates/Developers Economic Development Program Specialists Trail and Park Conservancies Placemaking Advocates Small Business and Workforce Development Programs Homeless Service Providers Cultural District Associations Underrepresented Interest Advocates Youth Organizations Student Organizations Real Estate Developers Climate Resilience and Environment Advocates Retail and Hospitality Worker Labor Organizations Group Structure …
Building the Future of Health: Central Health's Platform for Generational Change Downtown Commission JP Eichmiller, Vice President of Strategy Virginia Potter, Development Director 11/19/2025 Who We Are • Travis County’s hospital district • Created by voters in 2004 to manage city- and county-owned clinics and provide care to low-income residents • Provides affordable healthcare access through Medical Access Program (MAP) • Created as we know it today by Central Health in 2009 to manage and operate health clinics • One of the largest FQHCs in Texas and Central Health’s primary care backbone • Serves over 143,000 patients annually at 30+ locations • Nationally recognized as a top 10 teaching center • Created by Central Health in 2011 • Nonprofit health insurer offering plans through the federal Health Insurance Marketplace • Closes the coverage gap that traditional insurance models cannot address • Unified coverage and care for vulnerable populations No other entity in Central Texas has the scale, integration, and resources to make generational investments required for true health equity One System, Centered Around the People We Serve FY26 Snapshot Uses: $1,015 M • Health Care Delivery • Health Plans • Admin • Debt Service • Other Sources: $924 M • Tax • Patient Service Revenue • Health Plan Revenue • Grants & Philanthropy • Investments & Leases • Other Impact (System + Network) • People Served: 209,000+ • Total Visits: 1,245,000+ • Total Episodes*: 11,700+ • Total Providers: 10,600+ *Inpatient, post-acute, hospital, case management 2026: The Year of Access This is the year we close the health care gap Our goal – reduce appointment wait times to 2 weeks or less Patients Eliminating health care delays so people get the quality care they need— faster. Team Creating one connected system and strengthening our workforce to enhance the patient experience. Sustainability Delivering maximum value to stretch every tax dollar to reach more people. Commitment to Homeless Services Housing for Health Partnership Our goal - engaged in care and stable housing at one year Central Health Homeless Services Overview Targeted Investments 525% increase in targeted investments in homeless initiatives from FY23 ($4.5M) to FY25 ($28.2M). 9% of all Central Health enrollees are in the MAP-Homeless population (~10k people). There are significant additional primary, specialty, and dental care investments for MAP-H enrollees beyond the $28.2M. $30.0M $25.0M $20.0M $15.0M $10.0M $5.0M $0.0M $28.2M $13.0M $4.5M FY2023 FY2024 FY2025 7 FY26 Proposed Expansions • …
Two-Way Street Conversions in Downtown Austin Time to finish the job? Adam Greenfield, Advocacy Director, Safe Streets Austin Two-Way Conversions: What Happened in Louisville KY 49% Fewer crashes 39% Property value rise 23% Less crime Two-Way Street Conversion: Evidence of Increased Livability in Louisville (Riggs & Gilderbloom (2015), Journal of Planning Education and Research "One-way streets should not be allowed in prime downtown retail areas. We've proven that." Rebecca Ocken, Executive Director, Vancouver WA Downtown Association “The design has facilitated a better response from police and fire.” “When we experience a problem, we are provided with more options to redirect traffic.” Wm. Todd Bailey, Police Chief, New Albany IN “Dozens of cities have reconfigured one-way streets into two-way streets as a means of bringing their downtowns to life.” Governing Magazine Two-Way Conversions: One Policy, Many Benefits ● Safer streets ● More walking and bicycling ● Healthier local businesses ● Higher property values ● Faster emergency access ● Lower crime ● Easier navigation and access Less Congestion, Shorter Travel Times Addressing Left-Turn Lanes & Transit Reliability ● Left-turn pockets ● Leading left-turn traffic signals ● All-way stops ● Prohibit left turns at certain intersections and/or at certain times Two-Way Conversions: Success Every Time in Austin 1992: First Street / E Cesar Chavez, Second Street (east of I-35) 2008: Cesar Chavez, Second Street 2015: Brazos Street 2017: 5th Street 2018: Colorado Street 2019: 16th, 17th, 18th Street “Sixth Street should be immediately converted to two-way traffic…" Regional/Urban Design Assistance Team (R/UDAT) of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), 1991 “Just do it!” “15 minutes after you make the change [to two-way], people will be asking why you didn’t do it 25 years earlier.” Minneapolis mayor R.T. Rybak (2010)
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 MEETING OF THE COMMISSION ON VETERANS AFFAIRS On Wednesday November 19, 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 Oct 15, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS Discussion on Veterans Commission Priorities for FY27 Budget — timeline, process, and 2. goals. 3. Discussion on holding a community input meeting for input on FY27 budget priorities. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Approve the creation of a working group to develop FY27 Budget priorities to be held in 4. January and identify working group members. 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.
COMMISSION ON VETERAN AFFAIRS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, November 19, 2025 The COMMISSION ON VETERANS AFFAIRS convened in a REGULAR Meeting on WEDNESDAY, November 19, 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 7:16pm CST. Commissioners in Attendance: Michael Mcinerney Armando Gonzales Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Amber Schleuning Christopher Wilson Jose Reyes William Dahlstrom Commissioners Absent: Anita Carmichael Roberts Kimberly Frantz Bryce Laake-Stanfield Staff in Attendance: Jesus Simental – Veterans Administrator, Office of Equity and Inclusion PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. The minutes from the meeting of 10/15/2025 were approved on Commissioner Christopher Wilson motion, second by William Dahltrom on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Kimberly Frantz, Anita Carmichael Roberts, and Bryce Laake- Stanfield were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Postponed discussion on holding a community input meeting for input on FY27 budget priorities until December meeting. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Approved the creation of a working group to develop FY27 Budget priorities to be held in January, motion by Chair Michael Micinerney second by Armando Gonzales on a 6-0 vote, members include Michael Mcinerney, Amber Schleuning, Christopher Wilson, Jose Reyes, and Armando Gonzales. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 4. Chair Michael Mcinerney discussed bringing in organizations to do presentations including Texas Legal Services Center and the services they provide for veterans, Homeless Strategy Office to educate the commission on the process that homeless veterans go through to get housed. Get an update on homeless veteran working group and request a presentation from Travis County Veteran Treatment Court. ADJOURNMENT END: 7:26 PM 5. Chair Michael Mcinerney made the motion to adjourn, Christopher second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Kimberly Frantz, Anita Carmichael Roberts, and Bryce Laake- Stanfield were absent. The minutes were approved at the 17 December 2025 meeting on Commissioner Christopher Wilson motion, Armando Gonzales second on a 6-0 vote, Bryce Laake- Stanfield, Kimberly Frantz, and Amber Schleuning were absent.
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 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 Casey Haney Felicity Maxwell Lonny Stern Alice Woods 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 Special Called meeting on September 24, 2025. 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. Approve the 2026 meeting schedule of the Codes and Ordinances Joint 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 accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Jordan Feldman at Austin Planning, at (512) 974-7288, Jordan.Feldman@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee, please contact Jordan Feldman at (512) 974-7288, Jordan.Feldman@austintexas.gov.
Special Called Meeting of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee September 24, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Permitting and Development Center (PDC) – Room #2103 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee may be participating in the video conference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison, Jonathan Lee, at (512) 974-7232, Jonathan.Lee@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS Alejandra Flores (Chair) – Present Nadia Barrera-Ramirez (Vice Chair) – Present Betsy Greenberg – Present Lonny Stern – Absent Felicity Maxwell – Present Alice Woods – Present CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:01 PM. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers signed up prior to commencement of the meeting will be allowed to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of July 16, 2025, meeting minutes. No comments. Approved unanimously. Motion by Commissioner Greenberg, 2nd by Vice Chair Barrera Ramirez. Commissioners Maxwell and Stern absent. 1 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Senate Bill 840 Briefing. Staff briefing on Senate Bill 840, a law passed by the 2025 Texas State Legislature that requires cities to allow multifamily and mixed-use development in commercial zoning. City staff: Jonathan Lee, Senior Planner, Austin Planning, (512) 974-7232, Jonathan.Lee@austintexas.gov, and Stevie Greathouse, Division Manager, Austin Planning, Stevie.Greathouse@austintexas.gov, (512) 974-7226 Stevie Greathouse, Austin Planning, presented. 3. C20-2025-010 CBD Amendments. Discussion and possible action to recommend amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to establish a maximum building height limit within the Central Business District (CBD) zoning district and to amend the Downtown Density Bonus Program (DDBP) and Rainey Street Subdistrict regulations to modify allowable maximum building height when participating in the DDBP. City staff: Stevie Greathouse, Division Manager, Austin Planning, Stevie.Greathouse@austintexas.gov, (512) 974-7226 Stevie Greathouse, Austin Planning, presented. Commissioner Greenberg moves to limit height to 220ft. Motion fails due to lack of second. The committee did not make a recommendation on this item. 4. Schedule of Active Code Amendments Briefing. Staff briefing on the September 2025 Schedule of Active Code Amendments Gantt Chart. City staff: Jonathan Lee, Austin Planning, (512) 974- …
Affordability Impact Statement City of Austin Parkland Drainage Easements Case number: C20-2025-009 Initiated by: Planning Commission, July 2025 Consent Agenda Date: 9/15/2025 Proposed Regulation The proposed amendment to 25-7-152 (E) of the City Code would add a provision allowing an administrative variance for site development permits on City-owned parkland. If ever the subject property were sold through a process and voter referendum outlined in Chapter 26 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, however, the new property owner would still be required to dedicate the easement as part of any future development per the code. This change is expected to improve fiscal and administrative efficiency for public park development and capital projects. 25-7-152 of the City Code currently requires a property owner to dedicate a public drainage easement encompassing the 100-year floodplain located on their property when they submit a site development permit application. The code already includes provisions allowing the Director to grant an administrative variance under certain circumstances. The Parks and Recreation Department and Watershed Protection Department are in longstanding agreement that the change proposed in this amendment is appropriate and beneficial. Currently, each parkland development project must provide evidence of this agreement to apply for and receive a variance individually. Codifying this exception in 25-7-152 (E) will streamline the process and reduce unnecessary administrative work for both departments. Land Use/Zoning Impacts on Housing Costs The proposed changes would have neutral impacts on housing costs: • These proposed changes primarily relate to development and capital projects for public parks and should not affect housing costs or capacity through land use or zoning changes. Impact on Development Cost The proposed changes would have neutral impacts on development cost: • These proposed changes primarily relate to development and capital projects for public parks and should not affect housing development costs or capacity. Impact on Affordable Housing The proposed changes would have neutral impacts on affordable housing: • These proposed changes primarily relate to development and capital projects for public parks and should not affect income-restricted housing costs or capacity. Overall Impact The proposed changes would have neutral overall impact: • These changes to City Code may improve fiscal and administrative efficiency for the Parks and Recreation Department and the Watershed Protection Department, but do not appear to significantly impact housing affordability. The scale of the impact will be: • City of Austin parkland. Other Policy Considerations • N/A Manager’s Signature …
Code Amendment C20-2025-009 Parkland Drainage Easements Austin Watershed Protection | November 19, 2025 Intent of Current Code: Drainage Easements LDC 25-7-152(A) The owner of real property proposed to be developed shall dedicate to the public an easement for stormwater flow to the limits of the 100-year floodplain Ensures that the current and future property owners know that flood risk exists on their property Accomplished by surveying the floodplain area on the property 2 Impacts Under Current Code Requires solicitation and contract negotiation Requires multiple rounds of staff review A Declaration of Use (DOU) requires Real Estate and Legal review Final approval requires multiple levels of executive review, signatures and recording with associated County fees Overall process cost: Consultant for survey (increased significantly over time) Cost of staff time charged to the project (reducing available money for construction) Adds cost/time to the site plan review process Park property remains city-owned unless voter approved for sale through a Chapter 26 process 3 Proposed Code Add public parkland owned by the City of Austin to the list of options for a variance. Would not exempt parkland from following all code requirements for development in the floodplain. If a property is approved for sale, the new owner would be required to dedicate the easement once a subdivision or site plan application is submitted. 4 Proposed Code Language § 25-7-152 - DEDICATION OF EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY E. For property in the full-purpose limits of the city, the director may grant a variance to Subsection (A) if the director determines: 1) development with the variance does not result in additional adverse flooding of other 2) property; and the development: a) is permitted by a variance granted under Section 25-7-92(C) (Encroachments on Floodplain Prohibited); is permitted in a floodplain under Section 25-7-93 (General Exceptions), Section 25-7- 94 (Exceptions in Central Business Area), Section 25-7-95 (Exceptions for Parking Areas), or Section 25-7-96 (Exceptions in the 25-Year Floodplain); is not a building or parking area; is a non-conforming use, as defined by Chapter 25-12, Article 3 (Flood Hazard Areas); or is on parkland owned by the City of Austin. b) c) d) e) 5 Boards and Commissions Review Schedule Meeting Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee: Initiation Recommendation (approved) Date July 16, 2025 Planning Commission: Initiation Recommendation (approved, initiated) August 12, 2025 Parks and Recreation Board: …
C20-2025-009 ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C20-2025-009 City of Austin parkland drainage easements LDC 25-7 code amendment Description: Amends 25-7-152 (E) as related to parkland drainage easements. The proposed amendment would allow an administrative variance to not require drainage easements associated with development projects on parkland owned by the City of Austin. Proposed Language: Approve an ordinance amending 25-7-152 (E): to allow for an administrative variance to drainage easement requirements associated with development projects on parkland owned by the City of Austin. Background: Current code requires that property owners dedicate a public drainage easement to the limits of the 100-year floodplain as a part of the site development permit approval process. Additionally, 25-7-152 (E) includes provisions allowing the Director to grant an administrative variance under certain circumstances as described in that section. The purpose of the drainage easement is to alert present and future property owners that there is flood risk on the property. There are limitations on the use of the drainage easement and floodplain areas on the property. These uses are regulated by the floodplain regulations. Importantly, an approved administrative variance waiving the drainage easement requirement does not waive or alter existing restrictions or development requirements within the 100-year floodplain. The proposed amendment would only apply to the dedication of a drainage easement on City of Austin parkland. Additionally, if parkland is later sold through the Chapter 26 process and voter approval, the new property owner would be required to dedicate a drainage easement as part of any future site plan application. The process for the sale of public parkland must follow the requirements outlined in Chapter 26 of the Texas statues which serve as a protection for public parks and recreational lands from programs or projects that would change their use or require taking of public land. A benefit of this proposed code change is to reduce the fiscal and administrative burden on new parkland projects by improving efficiency during the permit review process. Austin Parks and Recreation and Austin Watershed Protection are in agreement that this change is appropriate and beneficial. Currently, each parkland development project must apply for a variance and be approved on a case-by-case basis. Codifying this exception will streamline the process and reduce unnecessary administrative work for both departments. Additionally, there will be no impact or change on maintenance or operational responsibilities as a result of the code amendment. Staff Recommendation: Staff …
CODES AND ORDINANCES JOINT COMMITTEE DRAFT 2026 MEETING CALENDAR Dates: Third Wednesdays Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: Permitting and Development Center (PDC) – Room #2103 Address: 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, Texas 78752 Third Wednesday 2026 Dates: • January 21 • February 18 • March 25 (On 4th Wednesday to avoid Spring Break) • April 15 • May 20 • June 17 • July 15 • August 19 • September 16 • October 21 • November 18 • December 16
REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE BOND OVERSIGHT COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2025, AT 2:00 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, ROOM 1101 301 WEST SECOND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Bond Oversight Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Nicole Hernandez, 512-974-7644, nicole.hernandez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT [BOARD MEMBERS OR COMMISSIONERS John McNabb, Chair Zachary Bird JC Dwyer Bob Libal Santiago Rodriguez Austin Wright AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Charles Curry, Vice Chair Ramiro Diaz Stephen Gonzalez Russell Korte Kenneth Standley 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 Bond Oversight Commission Regular meeting on October 15, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding 2018 Bond Prop B and C. Presentation by Rachel Morris, Capital Improvement Program Manager and Liana Kallivoka, Assistant Director, Austin Parks and Recreation. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. Discussion of Austin Capital Delivery Services Project Management Information System. Discussion on the 2026 Bond Election Advisory Task Force recent meeting items. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Approve the 2026 annual schedule of the Bond Oversight Commission. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Nicole or Delivery Hernandez nicole.hernandez@austintexas.gov , to request service or for additional information. 512-974-7644 Services, Capital Austin at at For more information on the Bond Oversight Commission, please contact Nicole Hernandez at 512-974-7644 or nicole.hernandez@austintexas.gov.
C I T Y O F A U S T I N | N O V E M B E R 1 9 , 2 0 2 5 Bond Oversight Commission Bond Oversight Commission C I T Y O F A U S T I N | N o v e m b e r 1 9 , 2 0 2 5 Bond Oversight Commission Bond Oversight Commission Our Vision Ensure efficiency, equity, timeliness, and accountability in the implementation of existing and future City bond programs. Our Goals The mayor and council shall work with the commission to set priorities and goals for each new bond issue to be submitted to the voters. The commission shall advise the council on proposed bonds and the implementation of projects approved in bond elections. Our Mission The commission shall monitor the city manager's plans relating to the issuance of bonds and the implementation of projects approved in bond elections, including the review of future potential bonds, the annual appropriation of bond funds, and any changes in the amount of bond funds issues or cash commitments made. C I T Y O F A U S T I N | N o v e m b e r 1 9 , 2 0 2 5 Bond Oversight Commission I T E M 1 . PARKS AND RECREATION Bond Oversight Commission 2018 BOND Proposition C – Parks and Recreation P r e s e n t e r : R a c h e l M o r r i s , P L A , S I T E S A P C a p i t a l I m p r o v e m e n t P r o g r a m M a n a g e r C I T Y O F A U S T I N | N o v e m b e r 1 9 , 2 0 2 5 B o n d O v e r s i g h t C o m m i s s i o n | p g . 4 2018 BOND, PROPOSITION C Parks The issuance of $149,000,000 in tax supported general obligation bonds and notes for planning, acquiring, constructing, renovating, improving and equipping public parks, Bond Oversight Commission recreation centers, natural areas, and other related facilities, including, without limitation, playgrounds, hike and …
PMWeb Update to BOC Austin Capital Delivery Services | November 19, 2025 Agenda PMWeb Overview Implementation Plan and Timeline Outcomes, Applications, and Limitations 2 PMWeb Overview Web-based Portfolio, Program, and Project (PPP) Management software “PMIS” Key Modules: Estimating Planning Document Control Cost Control Scheduling System Integration 3 PMWeb Overview 4 Implementation Plan and Timeline City of Austin Contract Awarded in February 2024; NTE $5M; 5-Year Performance Period PMWeb Integration and Software as a Service (SaaS) Provisioning Modular Implementation Approach Requirements/Business Needs Review Customization/Integration Programming and Processing User Testing Full Implementation/”Go-Live” Milestones Year 1 (FY25) – Project/Company Records, Daily Progress Reports, Quantity Book, SharePoint Integration Year 2 (FY26) – RFIs, Change Orders, Submittals, Punchlist Year 3-5 – Schedule, Invoicing, Remaining Functionalities and System Integrations 5 Outcomes, Applications, and Limitations Full-Service PM Software vs FM Framework (eCapris) Complete System/Document/Correspondence Integration Improved Scheduling and Reporting Capability Programmable/Visual Workflows “Windows”/MS Standard Interfaces and Web-Based Environment Applications Primary - PM Daily Operations Additional - End User Audiences (BOC Reporting) Data and Reports Compatible with Public-Facing Dashboards and Reports Keys to Success Deliberate/Phased Integration Procedures and Protocols for Adoption and Standardization: Disciplined PM and Staff Updates Data Quality Reviews/ Audit and Verification 6 Questions? 7
2026 Bond Oversight Commission Meeting Schedule Month January 21, 2026 February 18, 2026 March 18, 2026 April 15, 2026 May 20, 2026 June 17, 2026 July 15, 2026 August 19, 2026 September 16, 2026 October 21, 2026 November 18, 2026 Topic/Presenter Must Occur ATPW ($837M/$216M – 26%) No Meeting Spring Break *** 2026 Bond Election by CDS*** Officer Elections AH ($600M/$170M – 28%) *** 2026 Bond Election by CDS*** FSD Annual Bond Sale AED ($12M/$2.5M – 21%) Annual Review due end of month (7/1/2025-6/30/2026) No Meeting Summer Break TBD TBD APR ($221M/$52M – 24%) Adopt Schedule for Next Year (Bond Results Known) December 16, 2026 No Meeting Winter Break ATPW ($837M/$216M – 26%) APR ($221M/$52M – 24%) AED ($12M/$2.5M – 21%)
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2025, AT 6 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Zoning and Platting Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before 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: Hank Smith, Chair (District 8) Betsy Greenberg, Vice Chair (District 10) Ryan Puzycki, Secretary (District 7) Alejandra Flores, Parliamentarian (District 5) Luis Osta Lugo (Mayor’s Representative) Scott Boone (District 1) EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) David Fouts (District 2) Lonny Stern (District 3) Andrew Cortes (District 4) Christian Tschoepe (District 6) Taylor Major (District 9) The Zoning and Platting Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this 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: Jenna Schwartz, 512-978-0871 Page 1 of 5 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 Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on March 19, 2024, the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on June 4, 2024, the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on June 18, 2024, the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on July 2, 2024, and the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on October 21, 2025. PUBLIC HEARINGS C14-2025-0091 - Covington Medical; District 7 703 E. Covington Drive, Walnut Creek Watershed 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: LX Enterprises LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Thrower Design (Victoria Haase) …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2024 The Zoning and Platting Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Board and Commissions Room, Room 1101, 301 W. 2nd Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Smith called the Zoning and Platting Commission Meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Hank Smith Betsy Greenberg Alejandra Flores Lonny Stern Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Scott Boone David Fouts William D. Floyd Ryan Puzycki Carrie Thompson 2 vacancies on the dais. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission meeting on June 18, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of 06/18/2024 were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Stern’s motion, Vice Chair Greenberg’s second on a 9-0 vote. Two vacancies on the dais. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1 C14-2024-0054 - 8200 & 8300 North MoPac; District 10 8200 and 8300 North MoPac Expressway, Shoal Creek 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant OP 8200 MoPac Property, LLC & OP 8300 MoPac Property, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor) LO and LR to GR-MU-V-DB90 Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve the Neighborhood’s postponement request to the August 6, 2024 meeting was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Stern’s motion, Vice Chair Greenberg’s second on a 9-0 vote. Two vacancies on the dais. C14-2024-0083 - 11910 Research Blvd.; District 10 11910 Research Boulevard, Walnut Creek 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant Sovereign Commercial (Harry Scott) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Metcalfe, Wolff, Stuart & Williams (Katherine Nicely) GR to CS-CO Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of CS-CO for C14-2024-0083 - 11910 Research Blvd. located at 11910 Research Boulevard with an additional condition to prohibit access to Arabian Trail unless required by Staff in the site plan review process was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Stern’s motion, Vice Chair Greenberg’s second on a 9-0 vote. Two vacancies on the dais. C14-2023-0155 - 2103 Oak Valley Rd; District 5 2103 Oak Valley Road, Slaughter Creek Watershed 4. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant Eddie & Leila Mayfield Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Keepers Land Planning (Ricca Keepers) I-RR to SF-3 Staff Recommendation SF-1-CO Cynthia Hadri, 512-974-7620, cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve an indefinite postponement request from the Applicant was approved on the consent agenda …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 2024 The Zoning and Platting Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Board and Commissions Room, Room 1101, 301 W. 2nd Street, in Austin, Texas. The minutes from the meeting of 06/18/2024 were approved on 07/02/2024 on Commissioner Stern’s motion, Vice Chair Greenberg’s second on a 9-0 vote. Two vacancies on the dais. Chair Smith called the Zoning and Platting Commission Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Hank Smith Betsy Greenberg Alejandra Flores Lonny Stern Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Scott Boone David Fouts William D. Floyd Ryan Puzycki Carrie Thompson 2 vacancies on the dais. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission meeting on June 4, 2024. 1 The minutes from the meeting of 06/04/2024 were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Stern’s motion, Vice Chair Greenberg’s second on a 9-0 vote. Two vacancies on the dais. PUBLIC HEARINGS C14-2024-0014 - 15328 FM 1825 Road; District 7 15328 FM 1825 Road, Harris Branch 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: De Souza Investments LLC (Aline De Souza) Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: I-SF-2 to GR Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to grant Staff’s recommendation of GR for C14-2024-0014 - 15328 FM 1825 Road located at 15328 FM 1825 Road was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Stern’s motion, Vice Chair Greenberg’s second on a 9-0 vote. Two vacancies on the dais. C14-2024-0068 - We Are Blood; District 10 4303 Marathon Boulevard, Waller Creek 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: We Are Blood (Arlin Hall, CFO) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Winstead PC (Micah King) SF-3 to GO-MU Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to grant Staff’s recommendation of GO-MU-CO for C14-2024-0068 - We Are Blood located at 4303 Marathon Boulevard with the following conditions: Off-site accessory parking is the only permitted GO district use and limiting the property to all other permitted and conditional uses from the LO zoning district. Prohibit access via Marathon Boulevard., unless otherwise required. Require a minimum 10-foot compatibility buffer from the western Property line. This was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Stern’s motion, Vice Chair Greenberg’s second on a 9-0 vote. Two vacancies on the dais. 4. Rezoning: Location: C14-2023-0140 - Northeast Service Center; District 1 8301 & 8001 …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2024 The Zoning and Platting Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Board and Commissions Room, Room 1101, 301 W. 2nd Street, in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Greenberg called the Zoning and Platting Commission Meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Betsy Greenberg Alejandra Flores Lonny Stern Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Scott Boone William D. Floyd Carrie Thompson Ryan Puzycki Commissioners Absent: Hank Smith David Fouts 2 vacancies on the dais. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission meeting on May 21, 2024. 1 The minutes from the meeting of 05/21/2024 were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Flores’ motion, Commissioner Stern’s second on a 7-0 vote. Chair Smith and Commissioner Fotus were absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS C14-2023-0154 - Randy Road - Hyman; District 6 11401 Randy Road, Bull Creek Watershed 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Eric and Laurie Hyman Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Land Answers, Inc. (Jim Whittliff) DR to SF-1-CO Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to grant Staff’s recommendation of SF-1-CO was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Flores’ motion, Commissioner Stern’s second on a 7-0 vote. Chair Smith and Commissioner Fotus were absent. C14-2024-0028 - 11708 Pearce Lane LLC; District 2 11708 Pearce Lane, Onion Creek 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: 11708 Pearce Lane LLC (Caleb Landes) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. (Jonathan Sosebee) DR to CS Recommended Nancy Estrada, 512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to grant Staff’s recommendation of CS was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Flores’ motion, Commissioner Stern’s second on a 7-0 vote. Chair Smith and Commissioner Fotus were absent. 4. Environmental Variance: Location: Owner/Applicant: City of Austin Agent: Request: SP-2022-0531D - Walnut Creek - January Dr Flood Risk Reduction; District 1 11505 1/2 January Dr, Walnut Creek Capital Delivery Services, Claudia Corsetti The applicant is requesting a variance from LDC 25-8-281 to allow construction within a Seep/Spring Complex Critical Environmental Feature buffer for a drainage outfall. Recommended Meg Greenfield, 512-978-4663, meg.greenfield@austintexas.gov DSD Staff Rec.: Staff: The motion to grant Staff’s recommendation of a variance from LDC 25-8-281 to allow construction within a Seep/Spring Complex Critical Environmental Feature buffer for a drainage outfall was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Flores’ motion, …
Regular Meeting ZONING & PLATTING COMMISSION Tuesday, March 19, 2024 The Zoning & Platting Commission convened in a meeting on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 @ http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Chair Smith called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Scott Boone Alejandra Flores William D. Floyd Dave Fouts Kendra Garrett Ryan Puzycki Hank Smith – Chair Lonny Stern Carrie Thompson - Secretary Absent Betsy Greenberg – Vice-Chair 2 Vacancies on the dais. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION The first four (4) speakers signed up prior to the speaker registration deadline will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on March 5, 2024. Approval of minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on March 5, 2024, was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Fouts, seconded by Commissioner Flores on a vote of 9-0. Vice-Chair Greenberg absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Whats Up Texas LP Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-2023-0126 - Spicewood Springs Residential; District 10 4920 Spicewood Springs Road, Bull Creek Drenner Group (Amanda Swor) LO-CO to MF-3-CO Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department Public Hearing closed. Motion to grant Staff’s recommendation of MF-3-CO combining district zoning for C14-2023-0126 - Spicewood Springs Residential located at 4920 Spicewood Springs Road was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Fouts, seconded by Commissioner Flores on a vote of 9-0. Vice-Chair Greenberg absent. C14-2023-0095 - 7302 & 7400 Decker Lane; District 1 7302 and 7400 Decker Lane, Decker and Elm Creek Watersheds 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Cynthia Padilla-Gonzales and Jose Gonzales Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Drenner Group (Leah Bojo) SF-2 to GR-MU Staff Recommendation is GR-MU-CO Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057, jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov Planning Department Public Hearing closed. Motion to grant Staff’s recommendation of GR-MU-CO combining district zoning for C14-2023-0095 - 7302 & 7400 Decker Lane located at 7302 and 7400 Decker Lane was approved on the consent agenda on the motion by Commissioner Fouts, seconded by Commissioner Flores on a vote of 9-0. Vice-Chair Greenberg absent. 4. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-2024-0001 - 10911 Stonelake Boulevard; District 7 10911 Stonelake Boulevard, Walnut Creek 10911 Stonelake GP, LLC (Donald J. Reese) Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael Whellan) LI to MF-6 Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISION REGULAR CALLED MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2025 The Zoning and Platting Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Smith called the Zoning and Platting Meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Hank Smith Betsy Greenberg Ryan Puzycki Alejandra Flores Andrew Cortes Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: David Fouts Taylor Major Luis Osta Lugo Lonny Stern Christian Tschoepe Commissioners Absent: Scott Boone PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of Tuesday, October 7, 2025, were approved on the consent agenda on Secretary Puzycki’s motion, Parliamentarian Flores’ second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Boone was absent. 1 PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-2025-0091 - Covington Medical; District 7 703 E. Covington Drive, Walnut Creek Watershed LX Enterprises LLC Thrower Design (Victoria Haase) LR-CO to GO Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Austin Planning The motion to approve Staff’s postponement request to November 18, 2025, was approved on the consent agenda on Secretary Puzycki’s motion, Parliamentarian Flores’ second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Boone was absent. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2025-0064 - Circle C Tract 110; District 8 11010-1/2 South Mopac Expressway Southbound, Slaughter Creek Watershed Owner/Applicant: Circle C Land, LP (Erin D. Pickens) Drenner Group PC (Amanda Swor) Agent: CS-MU-CO to CS-MU-CO, to change conditions of zoning Request: Applicant Indefinite Postponement Request Staff Rec.: Nancy Estrada, 512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov Staff: Austin Planning The motion to approve Applicant’s indefinite postponement request was approved on the consent agenda on Secretary Puzycki’s motion, Parliamentarian Flores’ second, on a 10-0 vote. Commissioner Boone was absent. 4. PUD Amendment: C814-04-0187.03.SH - Goodnight Ranch PUD Amendment #3; Location: District 2 East side of Old Lockhart Road between Nuckols Crossing Road and Capitol View Drive except Lot 3, Block J, of Goodnight Ranch Phase 2, Onion Creek Watershed Owner/Applicant: Austin Goodnight Ranch, L.P. Agent: Request: Austin Planning City-initiated PUD Amendment #3 to amend conditions of zoning, and waivers or modifications to City Code requirements, related to the development of Goodnight Ranch PUD. Recommended Nancy Estrada, 512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov Austin Planning Staff Rec.: Staff: The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation to amend conditions of zoning, and waivers or modifications to City …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2025-0091 (Covington Medical) DISTRICT: 7 ZONING FROM: LR-CO TO: GO ADDRESS: 703 E. Covington Drive SITE AREA: 1.51 acres (65,776 sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: LX Enterprises LLC (Yixian Lui) AGENT: Thrower Design (Victoria Haase) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: nd. Staff recommends GO, General Office District, zoning. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: October 21, 2025: Postponed to November 18, 2025 at the neighborhood's request by consent (10-0, S. Boone-absent); R. Puzycki-1st, A. Flores-2nd. November 18, 2025 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 02 C14-2025-0091 - Covington Medical; District 71 of 15 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question consists of four lots that make up 1.51 acres located at the southwest corner of East Covington Drive and the N. Interstate Highway-35 South Bound Service Road. There is a vacant service station/convenience store and an office use to the north, across E. Convington Drive, zoned CS-CO. To the south, there is a hotel/motel use zoned GR-CO and office use zoned LO. The lots to the east facing Pollyanne Avenue contain single-family residences and are zoned SF-1. The applicant is requesting a down zoning of this site back to the GO district to develop a medical office/outpatient surgery center (please see Applicant’s Request Letter – Exhibit C). The staff recommends GO, General Office District, zoning because the property meets the intent of the zoning district. GO zoning will allow for uses that serve the community needs on a property that fronts onto a major freeway/highway, Interstate Highway-35 South Bound. The proposed GO zoning will be compatible and consistent with the surrounding uses because there are commercial and office uses and zoning to the north and the south of the site under consideration. The property is located within the Braker Lane/Blue Goose Activity Corridor, as designated by the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan. The applicant agrees with the staff’s recommendation. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION: 1. The proposed zoning should be consistent with the purpose statement of the district sought. General Office district is intended for offices and selected commercial uses predominately serving community and city-wide needs. 2. The proposed zoning should promote consistency and orderly planning. The proposed GO zoning will be compatible and consistent with the surrounding uses because there are commercial and office uses and zoning to the north (CS-CO) and to the south (GR-CO, LO) of the property along the IH-35 …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: LandUseLiaison Victoria Request for postponement for C14-2025-0091 on the ZAP agenda for 18 November 2025 Tuesday, November 18, 2025 12:39:17 PM You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Dear Ella, On behalf of the Walnut Creek Neighborhood Association, I would like to request a postponement in this matter, until 2 December 2025. I am the president of the Association and am designated as the primary presenter in opposition at tonight's meeting. The neighborhood association has already requested a postponement. However, I believe, based on a recent very fruitful phone conversation with Victoria Haase (applicant's representative), that applicant may well support this postponement. This postponement will finally give applicant the opportunity to meet with the neighborhood in regards to this zoning request, prior to the 2 December 2025 meeting of ZAP. Best regards, Robert Meadows CAUTION: This is an EXTERNAL email. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious or phishing email, please report it using the "Report Message" button in Outlook. For any additional questions or concerns, contact CSIRT at "cybersecurity@austintexas.gov".
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISION REGULAR CALLED MEETING TUESDAY, November 18, 2025 The Zoning and Platting Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Greenberg called the Zoning and Platting Meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Betsy Greenberg Andrew Cortes Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Alejandra Flores Luis Osta Lugo Ryan Puzycki Lonny Stern Commissioners Absent: Hank Smith Scott Boone David Fouts Taylor Major Christian Tschoepe PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on March 19, 2024, the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on June 4, 2024, the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on June 18, 2024, the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on July 2, 2024, and the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on October 21, 2025. 1 The minutes from the meeting of, March 19, 2024, and October 21, 2025, were approved on the consent agenda on Secretary Puzycki’s motion, Commissioner Cortes’ second, on a 6- 0 vote. Chair Smith and Commissioners Boone, Fouts, Major, and Tschoepe were absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-2025-0091 - Covington Medical; District 7 703 E. Covington Drive, Walnut Creek Watershed LX Enterprises LLC Thrower Design (Victoria Haase) LR-CO to GO Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Austin Planning The motion to approve the Neighborhood’s postponement request to December 2, 2025, was approved on the consent agenda on Secretary Puzycki’s motion, Commissioner Cortes’ second, on a 6-0 vote. Chair Smith and Commissioners Boone, Fouts, Major, and Tschoepe were absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion on the roles, responsibilities, and division of labor between the Zoning and Platting Commission and the Planning Commission. (Sponsored by Chair Smith and Commissioner Fouts) No discussion took place. This item will move forward to the next agenda. COMMITTEE UPDATES 4. Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee – Update pertaining to recommendations to the Planning Commission regarding proposed amendments to the Land Development Code for which review is required under Section 25-1-502 (Amendment; Review); requests to initiate amendments to the Land Development Code under Section 25-1-501 (Initiation). (Sponsored by Vice Chair Greenberg, Parliamentarian Flores, and Commissioner Stern) Update was given by Parliamentarian Flores. 5. …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION November 18, 2025 6:00 p.m. Austin Energy Headquarters; 1st Floor; Shudde Fath Conference Room 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, Texas 78723 Some members of the Resource Management Commission maybe participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register contact Natasha Goodwin, at Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com or 512-322-6505. Members: Charlotte Davis, Chair Paul Robbins, Vice Chair Kamil Cook Trey Farmer CALL MEETING TO ORDER AGENDA GeNell Gary Joseph Gerland Harry Kennard Martin Luecke Raphael Schwartz Alison Silverstein Danielle Zigon PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Resource Management Commission Meeting on October 21, 2025. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff Briefing on Austin Water’s quarterly report on Water Management Strategy Implementation for Q3, Kevin Kluge, Water Conservation Division Manager, Austin Water. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and recommend a policy for the Texas Gas Service franchise negotiations. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Natasha Goodwin at Austin Energy, at (512) 322-6505 or Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Resource Management Commission, please contact Natasha Goodwin at Austin Energy, at 512-322-6505 or Natasha.Goodwin@austinenergy.com .
