Austin Light Rail Progress Update FEBRUARY 5, 2025 Austin Light Rail Benefits of Light RailBenefits of Light Rail Light Rail in Other Cities Paris, France Seattle, Washington Phoenix, Arizona Minneapolis, Minnesota Austin Light Rail Austin Light Rail Phase 1 Light rail is an expandable electric train system designed for metropolitan areas, serving as an integral part of the transit network by connecting people to essential destinations where they live, work and play. Facts 15 STATIONS connecting points north, south and east of downtown Austin 9.8 MILES of light rail transit ~28,000 DAILY TRIPS on an average weekday Access to: 136K current jobs 200K+ future jobs Artist conceptual visualization Aerial view near Pleasant Valley station, showing a new shaded walk and bike path and how the line extends from the city center to East Riverside. EAST RIVERSIDE A new shaded walk and bike path along the line on East Riverside, designed to improve walkability. Artist conceptual visualization Artist conceptual visualization LIGHT RAIL ON EAST RIVERSIDE Aerial view near Pleasant Valley station, showing a new shaded walk and bike path and how the line extends from the city center to East Riverside. Artist conceptual visualization THE DRAG The station at UT on a typical game day with a redesigned and pedestrian-centric Guadalupe Street. Artist conceptual visualization OLTORF AT H-E-B The station at Congress and Oltorf near H-E-B, showing a new public plaza with shade trees and native plants. Artist conceptual visualization Austin Light Rail Proposed Light Rail Timeline Environmental Analysis Topics Environmental Analysis Topics Physical and Natural Environment Human Environment Air Quality Emissions, pollutants, greenhouse gases. Soils and Geologic Resources Geologic conditions, risk for erosion, and seismic hazards. Water Resources Surface waters, water quality, stormwater, safe drinking water, groundwater, and floodplains. Energy and Electromagnetic Fields Energy considerations and requirements. Hazardous Materials Presence of hazardous materials. Noise and Vibration Change in levels of noise or vibration. Wildlife and Habitat With particular attention to threatened and endangered species and local protection of heritage trees. Environmental Justice The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people, regardless of race, ethnicity, income, national origin, or educational level, with respect to the development, implementation and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations and policies. Safety and Security Safety and security measures for construction and operation of the new service. Land Use and Zoning Land use patterns and compatibility with local land use plans and policies. Property Acquisitions Property needs …
Topics Studied in the Draft Environmental Impact Statement The Draft Environmental Impact Statement (or DEIS) provides a comprehensive analysis of Austin Light Rail in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act and other applicable statutes. This handout contains summary information for key areas of interest that were identified during previous community input. Scan to access the full DEIS at atptx.org Wildlife and Water Resources What are the potential impacts on water and local wildlife? STUDY OUTCOMES KEY ATP PROPOSED MITIGATION MEASURES y Current drainage patterns will y Less than 2% overall change to y Manage lighting to avoid or minimize be maintained and will bridge impervious coverage because impacts on bats and birds during or culvert over water features the Project is largely within construction and operations. to limit disturbance. existing right-of-way. y Ensure compliance with Clean Water y No threatened or endangered y Lighting during construction Act by continuing coordination with the species or habitat will be and operations could affect the Army Corps of Engineers. impacted by the Project. bat colony and the new light rail bridge across Lady Bird Lake is in the bat flight path. y Continuing bridge design will seek to reduce impacts to water quality, plants and animals. Air Quality How would the construction and operation of light rail affect air quality? STUDY OUTCOMES KEY ATP PROPOSED MITIGATION MEASURES ATP will require contractors to implement best management practices to minimize dust and emissions that might be caused by construction. During construction: y Increase in dust from construction activities. y Increase in emissions from machinery used during construction. y Temporary emissions from cars due to traffic conditions. Reduced Vehicle Miles Traveled Annually, over 20 million fewer vehicle miles will be traveled, as more people transition to the newly available transit options. No Air Emissions During Operation Light rail vehicles are electric. Austin Prioritizes Clean Air The Austin area complies with all federal air quality standards designed to protect public health. 1 Trees What will happen to trees along the light rail? STUDY OUTCOMES KEY ATP PROPOSED MITIGATION MEASURES y A tree task force y Three-tiered strategy conducted an will be applied to inventory of trees trees within the limits to determine of construction, which y Removed trees y Continuing objective is to avoid tree removals or impacts Three Tiered Strategy for Trees: the potential for includes: preservation in the Project area. 245 Protected Trees 211 …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA COMMISSION MEETING DATE: January 15, 2025 NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: Westcreek Mixed Use SP-2023-0276C NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: Quiddity, Justin Cadieux, PE LOCATION: 5725 W US 290 Highway EB, Austin 78749 COUNCIL DISTRICT: Council District 8 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: WATERSHED: Mike McDougal Environmental Policy Program Manager Development Services Department 512-974-6380 mike.mcdougal@ austintexas.gov Barton Creek Watershed Barton Springs Zone classification Drinking Water Protection Zone REQUEST: Redevelopment Exception in the Barton Springs Zone [LDC 25-8-26] Staff recommends the Redevelopment Exception for this project. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: STAFF CONDITION: Not applicable. Development Services Department Staff Recommendations Project Name: Request: Westcreek Mixed Use Ordinance Standard: Watershed Protection Ordinance (current code) The request is for an affirmative recommendation for this project to develop using the Redevelopment Exception in the Barton Springs Zone [LDC 25-8-26] Per LDC 25-8-26(F)(1), this project requires approval from City Council because the redevelopment includes more than 25 dwelling units. The project proposes 305 units. § 25-8-26 REDEVELOPMENT EXCEPTION IN THE BARTON SPRINGS ZONE. (A) This section applies to property located in the Barton Springs Zone that has existing commercial development if: (1) no unpermitted development occurred on the site after January 1, 1992, and (2) the property owner files a site plan application and an election for the property to be governed by this section. COMPLIES COMPLIES (B) For property governed by this section, this section supersedes Article 13 (Save Our Springs Initiative), to the extent of conflict. (C) In this section: (1) STANDARD POND means water quality controls that comply with Section 25-8-213 (Water Quality Control Standards) or are approved under Section 25-8-151 (Innovative Management Practices); and (2) SOS POND means water quality controls that comply with all requirements of Section 25-8-213 (Water Quality Control Standards) and the pollutant removal requirements of Section 25-8-514(A) (Pollution Prevention Required). (D) The requirements of this subchapter do not apply to the subdivision of property if at the time of redevelopment under this section subdivision and site plan applications are filed concurrently. (E) The requirements of this subchapter do not apply to the redevelopment of property if the redevelopment meets all of the following conditions: (1) The redevelopment may not increase the existing amount of impervious cover on the site. Not applicable COMPLIES Not applicable COMPLIES COMPLIES COMPLIES must have: (2) The redevelopment may not increase non-compliance, if any, with Article 7, Division 1 (Critical Water Quality Zone …
Redevelopment Exception in the Barton Springs Zone Westcreek Mixed Use 5725 W US 290 Highway EB, Austin 78749 SP-2023-0276C Mike McDougal Environmental Policy Program Manager Development Services Department 1 AGENDA The Site The Code The Project 2 The Site 3 VICINITY MAP N PROJECT LOCATION 4 WATERSHED CLASSIFICATION MAP N PROJECT LOCATION 5 EDWARDS AQUIFER RECHARGE ZONE MAP RECHARGE ZONE N PROJECT LOCATION 6 AERIAL IMAGE 7 Property Data • Barton Creek Watershed • Barton Springs Zone Classification • Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone • Drinking Water Protection Zone • Full Purpose Jurisdiction • Council District 8 • Originally developed as a commercial use • All uplands (no CWQZ; no WQTZ) 8 The Code 9 What is the Redevelopment Exception (RE)? Section 25-8-26 of the Land Development Code (Redevelopment Exception in the Barton Springs Zone) allows for redevelopment of existing commercial properties in the Barton Springs Zone. Section 25-8-26 supersedes Article 13 (Save Our Springs Initiative), to the extent of conflict. There are many requirements associated with the redevelopment exception. However, in brief summary the redevelopment exception resets the watershed impervious cover limit equal to the amount of impervious cover currently on site. 10 What is the Redevelopment Exception (RE)? (continued) So the redevelopment exception allows the developer to remove existing impervious cover and build back up to the same amount of impervious cover. To be clear, there are other requirements including regulations that provide environmental benefit. 11 What are the requirements of the RE? LDC 25-8-26(E) lays out nine requirements: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. May not increase impervious cover. May not increase non-compliance Critical Water Quality Zone, Water Quality Transition Zone, or Critical Environmental Feature requirements. Must comply with Environmental Resource Inventory, Erosion and Sedimentation Control, and fiscal requirements. The water quality controls on the redevelopment site must provide a level of water quality treatment that is equal to or greater than that which was previously provided. Item no. 6 provides additional WQ requirements. Must obtain a Barton Springs Zone Operating Permit for ponds. 12 What are the requirements of the RE? (continued) 6. A site with more than 40 percent net site area impervious cover, must have: (a) sedimentation/filtration ponds for the entire site; or (b) SOS ponds and sedimentation/filtration ponds for the entire site. 7. A site with 40 percent or less net site area impervious cover, must have SOS ponds for the entire site. 8. Must …
ITEM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION AGENDA February 5, 2025 Taylor Slough Dredge Maintenance, SP-2024-0019D Janis J. Smith, P.E., Janis Smith Consulting COMMISSION MEETING DATE: NAME & NUMBER OF PROJECT: NAME OF APPLICANT OR ORGANIZATION: LOCATION: 3704 ½ Meadowbank Dr, Austin, TX, 78703 COUNCIL DISTRICT: District 10 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: WATERSHED: Miranda Reinhard, Environmental Scientist Senior, Watershed Protection Department 512-978-1537, miranda.reinhard@austintexas.gov Lake Austin Watershed Water Supply Suburban Classification Drinking Water Protection Zone REQUEST: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-261(C)(9)(a) to allow more than 25 cubic yards of dredging in Lake Austin. Page 2 of 2 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends this variance, having determined the findings of fact to have been met. STAFF CONDITIONS: Staff recommends the following conditions: 1. Provide required wetland mitigation plantings (1,236 plantings comprised of 9 different species of FAC, FACW, and OBL species) along the shoreline. 2. Provide bulkhead mitigation plantings (29 plantings comprised of 3 different species of FACW and OBL species) along the shoreline. 3. Restore all areas disturbed in the Critical Water Quality Zone (CWQZ) per Standard Specification 609S. 4. Limit dredging outside of the 50% Critical Root Zones (CRZ) of trees along the shoreline and install tree boards fencing. 5. Provide measures to minimize/avoid sediment discharge including: 1) stabilized construction entrance and access road from the Meadowbank Drive entrance to the barge access location and, 2) mulch sock around the entire limits of construction (LOC) of the staging, storage and dewatering areas, and 3) two rock berms downstream of the staging, storage, and dewatering areas, and 4) stabilized dewatering area for dredge bags, and 5) floating turbidity curtain downstream of the dewatering operation, and 6) floating turbidity curtain surrounding active dredge area. 6. Conduct dredging via hydraulic methods including bagging of material. Watershed Protection Department Staff Recommendations Concerning Required Findings Taylor Slough Dredge Maintenance, SP-2024-0019D Project Name: Ordinance Standard: Current Code Variance Request: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-261(C)(9)(a) to allow more than 25 cubic yards of dredging in Lake Austin. A. Land Use Commission variance determinations from Chapter 25-8-41 of the City Code: 1. The requirement will deprive the applicant of a privilege available to owners of other similarly situated property with approximately contemporaneous development subject to similar code requirements; b. The project proposes to Taylor Slough, which is part of Lake Austin, to provide navigation Yes access for the homeowners due to years of sediment build-up in the waterway and a bulkhead …
Contents Executive Summary ............................................................................................................................................................. 1 Concession Locations ........................................................................................................................................................... 2 Concession Contracts ........................................................................................................................................................... 4 Contract Terms Solicitations and New Contracts Rowing Dock ....................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Zilker Café ........................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Contract Extensions Rowing Dock ....................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Austin Rowing Club at Waller Creek Boathouse ................................................................................................................ 6 EpicSUP/The Trail Conservancy .......................................................................................................................................... 7 Rowing Dock ....................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Zilker Park Boat Rentals...................................................................................................................................................... 9 Zilker Eagle ......................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Parkland Operation and Management Agreement .......................................................................................................... 10 Concession Sales, Payments, and Expenditures ................................................................................................................. 12 Expiring Contracts Other Contract Changes Revenue Share Payments Capital Improvements Public Benefit Butler Pitch and Putt ........................................................................................................................................................ 15 Rowing Dock ..................................................................................................................................................................... 15 Austin Rowing Club .......................................................................................................................................................... 16 Butler Pitch and Putt ........................................................................................................................................................ 17 EpicSUP............................................................................................................................................................................. 17 Expedition School ............................................................................................................................................................. 17 Lone Star Riverboat .......................................................................................................................................................... 17 Rowing Dock ..................................................................................................................................................................... 18 Texas Rowing Center ........................................................................................................................................................ 18 Zilker Park Boat Rentals.................................................................................................................................................... 18 Zilker Eagle ....................................................................................................................................................................... 19 i 4 4 6 8 9 13 15 16 Concessions Outside of Town Lake Park ............................................................................................................................ 20 Parks and Recreation Board Recommendations ................................................................................................................ 21 Environmental Commission Recommendations ................................................................................................................. 21 Short-Term Permits Concessions at Golf Courses Toxic Algae and Extreme Heat Transportation Shuttles Public Benefit Watercraft Census New Concessions Carrying Capacity Zilker Eagle Update Appendix 1. Temporary Concessions and Commercial Use Report FY24 ............................................................................ 26 Temporary Concession Permits and Commercial Use Revenue for Temporary Concessions and Commercial Use Summary of Revenue for Temporary Concessions Temporary Concession Permits – Six Month and Single Day Targeted Concessions Commercial Use – Fitness Instructors and Instructor-Led Classes Performing Artists – Balloon Artist and Face Painting Appendix 2. Austin Lake Water Protection Plan and Marine Waste Information ............................................................... 29 20 20 22 22 22 22 25 25 25 26 26 26 27 27 28 28 ii Executive Summary The mission of the Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) is to inspire Austin to learn, play, protect and connect by creating diverse programs and experiences in sustainable natural spaces and public places. In carrying out its mission, PARD has established nine permanent concessions in Town Lake Park that provide recreation services. These services include rentals of canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards (SUPs); rowing instruction and memberships; food and beverage sales; short-course golf; excursion boats; and a mini train. The concessions were established pursuant to City of Austin Code Section 8-1-71, which authorizes the director of the Parks and Recreation Department to allow a person to operate a food or beverage, rental, or service concession in Town Lake Park. Additionally, Section 8-1-73 requires …
2024 ANNUAL CONCESSION REPORT Presented by Karen Charles and Denisha Cox Environmental Commission Meeting January 15, 2025 AUSTIN CITY CODE Austin City Code § 8-1-73 requires that on or before January 31st of each year, the director shall deliver a report to the Parks and Recreation Board and the Environmental Commission on the concessions granted under this division. The annual report, prepared under this section, shall include: • The name of each concession operating in Town Lake • An income and expenditure statement for each • The total number of watercrafts rented in Town Lake Metropolitan Park; concession; Metropolitan Park; and by a concession. • A statement describing any problems caused or created 2 Concessions Austin Rowing Club at Waller Creek Boathouse Butler Pitch and Putt EpicSUP Expedition School Lone Star Riverboat Cruises Rowing Dock Texas Rowing Center Zilker Café (temporarily closed) Zilker Eagle Railroad Zilker Park Boat Rentals 3 3 Contract Terms 4 FY24 Gross Sales, Expenditures, and Payments to the City s n o i l l i M $3.5 $3.0 $2.5 $2.0 $1.5 $1.0 $0.5 $0.0 Butler Pitch and Putt (Pecan Grove Golf Partners) Gross Sales Reported Expenditures Payments $3,167,723 $1,087,331 $255,218 *EpicSUP $346,788 $213,122 $42,302 Expedition School $28,877 $12,986 $2,712 Lone Star Riverboats $1,111,905 $1,098,532 $93,662 Rowing Dock Texas Rowing Center Austin Rowing Club at Waller Creek Boathouse *Zilker Eagle Zilker Park Boat Rentals $1,696,571 $1,226,323 $175,953 $2,453,441 $2,102,044 $359,170 $3,387,564 $3,064,653 $237,925 $315,563 $268,229 $- $976,444 $645,066 $90,285 5 Total Gross Sales $18,000,000 $16,000,000 $14,000,000 $12,000,000 $10,000,000 $8,000,000 $6,000,000 $4,000,000 $2,000,000 Annual Gross Sales Since 2020 $- FY20 Total Gross Sales $6,722,615 FY21 $12,380,735 FY22 $15,994,081 FY23 $13,554,936 FY24 $13,484,877 6 6 Capital Improvements Butler Pitch and Putt – $93,894 • New well water pump • Seasonal tree maintenance • Sod/Turfgrass installation • Updates to the putting green drainage system • Metal roof installation over outdoor trellis structures Rowing Dock – $6,676 • Ground Improvements • Redo granite pathways • Repairs and restaining picnic tables and beams around the parking • Tree trimming • Sanding, staining and replacing boards on the boxes around the lot trash containers 7 Concessions Outside of Lady Bird Lake Permit Type Term Permits Issued Cost / Permit Revenue Commercial Use – Food or Other Specific Park Use Commercial Use – Fitness Trainers Commercial Use – Performing Artists Golf Concessions (4 golf courses) TOTAL REVENUE COLLECTED Six month Single day Six …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20250205-003 Second by: Perry Bedford Date: February 5, 2025 Subject: Westcreek Mixed Use, SP-2023-0276C Motion by: Jennifer Bristol WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting a Redevelopment Exception in the Barton Springs Zone [LDC 25-8-26]; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes this project requires approval from City Council because the redevelopment includes more than 25 dwelling units. The project proposes 305 units; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the site is located in the property is located within Barton Creek Watershed, Barton Springs Zone classification, Drinking Water Protection Zone; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes staff recommends this Staff recommends the Redevelopment Exception for this project. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the Redevelopment Exception with the following recommendations: 1. Upgrade the biofiltration ponds to a system that is SOS-compliant. 2. Consider EV charging stations and solar panels. 3. Mitigate run-off to adjacent neighborhoods with green infrastructure, including tiny forest concepts that utilize dense vegetation that also increases biodiversity and reduces heat islands. 4. Consider partnering with AISD to utilize the campuses as parkland with some of the parkland dedication fee going to the school to improve the property as a park setting. 5. Work with the school to offer signage or education materials on the aquifer and watershed. 6. Include pollinator gardens throughout the property. 7. Reduce impervious cover to 40% from 45.29% Vote: 9-0 For: Perry Bedford, Jennifer Bristol, Richard Brimer, Justin Fleury, Mariana Krueger, Collin Nickels, Haris Qureshi, Melinda Schiera, David Sullivan Against: None Abstain: None Absent: Hanna Cofer Recuse: None Attest: 1 of 2 Perry Bedford, Environmental Commission Chair 2 of 2
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20250205-003 Second by: Perry Bedford Date: February 5, 2025 Subject: Westcreek Mixed Use, SP-2023-0276C Motion by: Jennifer Bristol WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting a Redevelopment Exception in the Barton Springs Zone [LDC 25-8-26]; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes this project requires approval from City Council because the redevelopment includes more than 25 dwelling units. The project proposes 305 units; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the site is located in the property is located within Barton Creek Watershed, Barton Springs Zone classification, Drinking Water Protection Zone; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes staff recommends this Staff recommends the Redevelopment Exception for this project. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the Redevelopment Exception with the following recommendations: 1. Upgrade the biofiltration ponds to a system that is SOS-compliant. 2. Consider EV charging stations and solar panels. 3. Mitigate run-off to adjacent neighborhoods with green infrastructure, including tiny forest concepts that utilize dense vegetation that also increases biodiversity and reduces heat islands. 4. Consider partnering with AISD to utilize the campuses as parkland with some of the parkland dedication fee going to the school to improve the property as a park setting. 5. Work with the school to offer signage or education materials on the aquifer and watershed. 6. Include pollinator gardens throughout the property. 7. Reduce impervious cover to 40% from 45.29% Vote: 9-0 For: Perry Bedford, Jennifer Bristol, Richard Brimer, Justin Fleury, Mariana Krueger, Collin Nickels, Haris Qureshi, Melinda Schiera, David Sullivan Against: None Abstain: None Absent: Hanna Cofer Recuse: None Attest: 1 of 2 Perry Bedford, Environmental Commission Chair 2 of 2
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20250205-004 Date: February 5, 2025 Subject: Taylor Slough Dredge Maintenance, SP-2024-0019D Location: 3704 1⁄2 Meadowbank Dr, Austin, TX, 78703 Motion by: Jennifer Bristol Seconded by: Melinda Schiera WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting to vary from Request to vary from LDC 25-8-261(C)(9)(a) to allow more than 25 cubic yards of dredging in Lake Austin; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the site is located in Lake Austin Watershed Water Supply Rural Classification, Desired Development Zone; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that staff recommends the variance with the following conditions: 1. Provide required wetland mitigation plantings (1,236 plantings comprised of 9 different species of FAC, FACW, and OBL species) along the shoreline. 2. Provide bulkhead mitigation plantings (29 plantings comprised of 3 different species of FACW and OBL species) along the shoreline. 3. Restore all areas disturbed in the Critical Water Quality Zone (CWQZ) per Standard Specification 4. Limit dredging outside of the 50% Critical Root Zones (CRZ) of trees along the shoreline and 609S. install tree boards fencing. 5. Provide measures to minimize/avoid sediment discharge including: 1) stabilized construction entrance and access road from the Meadowbank Drive entrance to the barge access location and, 2) mulch sock around the entire limits of construction (LOC) of the staging, storage and dewatering areas, and 3) two rock berms downstream of the staging, storage, and dewatering areas, and 4) stabilized dewatering area for dredge bags, and 5) floating turbidity curtain downstream of the dewatering operation, and 6) floating turbidity curtain surrounding active dredge area. 6. Conduct dredging via hydraulic methods including bagging of material. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the variance request with the following conditions: 1. Supply information about best practices in maintaining the plants and avoiding using chemicals that cause algae blooms. Each of the property owners will receive a packet that includes the Go Green manual. 2. Recommend finding a way to reuse the sediment after it is dried and evaluated for toxins. VOTE 7-0 1 For: Perry Bedford, Jennifer Bristol, Justin Fleury, Mariana Krueger, Haris Qureshi, Melinda Schiera, David Sullivan Against: None Recuse: None Abstain: Richard Brimer Absent: Hanna Cofer, Colin Nickells Approved By: Perry Bedford, Environmental Commission Chair 2
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, February 5, 2025 The Environmental Commission convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Bedford called the Environmental Commission Meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Perry Bedford, Jennifer Bristol, Justin Fleury, Mariana Krueger, Haris Qureshi, Melinda Schiera, David Sullivan Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Colin Nickells and Richard Brimer Commissioners Absent: Hanna Cofer PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Bobby Levinski, SOS, Mopac South Project concerns APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on December 4, 2024 The minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on December 4, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Sullivan’s motion, Commissioner Qureshi’s second 7-0 vote. Commissioner Nickels abstained. Commissioner Krueger was off the dais. Commissioner Coffer was absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS Presentation and discussion on Austin Light Rail Update – Austin Transit Partnership staff. Item conducted as posted. No action taken. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ACTION ITEMS Name: Westcreek Mixed Use, SP-2023-0276C Applicant: Quiddity, Justin Cadieux, PE Location: 5725 W US 290 Highway EB, Austin, TX, 78749 1 1. 2. 3. Council District: District 8 Staff: Mike McDougal, Environmental Policy Program Manager, Development Services Department; 512-974-6380, mike.mcdougal@austintexas.gov Applicant request: Redevelopment Exception in the Barton Springs Zone [LDC 25-8- 26] Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the Redevelopment Exception for this project. Speakers: Mike McDougal David Hartman Leigh Ziegler Rita Berry Bobby Levinski Roy Wayley Craig Nazor Justin Cadieux Liz Johnston A motion to close the public hearing passed on Commissioner Bedford’s motion, Commissioner Schiera’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Cofer was absent. A motion to recommend the Westcreek Mixed Use Redevelopment Exception with conditions passed on Commissioner Bristol’s motion, Commissioner Bedford’s second, on a 9–0 vote. Commissioner Cofer was absent. Chair Bedford called for a recess at 9:02. Chair Bedford reconvened the meeting at 9:10. Name: Taylor Slough Dredge Maintenance, SP-2024-0019D Applicant: Janis J. Smith, P.E., Janis Smith Consulting Location: 3704 ½ Meadowbank Dr, Austin, TX, 78703 Council District: District 10 Staff: Miranda Reinhard, Environmental Scientist Senior, Watershed Protection Department 512-978-1537, miranda.reinhard@austintexas.gov Applicant request: Request to vary from LDC 25-8-261(C)(9)(a) to allow more than 25 cubic yards of dredging in Lake Austin. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends this variance with conditions Speakers: Miranda Reinhard Janis J. Smith David Goodman 2 4. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. A motion to close the public hearing passed on Commissioner Bedford’s …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE COMMISSION FOR WOMEN Wednesday, February 5, 2025, 12:00 PM Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room, 1101 301 West 2nd Street Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Commission for Women may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Christi Vitela, 512- 974-2792, christi.vitela@austintexas.gov. Diana Melendez Pam Rattan Katrina Scheihing Josephine Serrata Fernanda Veloz Salas CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Jocelyn Tau, Chair Becky Bullard, Vice Chair Rebecca Austen Vanessa Bissereth Julie Glasser Angela Harris CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission for Women regular meeting on January 8, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS Committee. 2. Update from the Joint Inclusion representative on the recent work of the Joint Inclusion 3. Discussion of possible FY26 draft budget recommendations and formation of a Budget Working Group to research and write budget recommendations. 4. Collective Sex Crimes Response Model (CSCRM) Working Group Q4 2024 progress update, including overview of project management dashboard and burndown timelines, project scope changes, challenges, and risks. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS WORKING GROUP UPDATES 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 call Christi Vitela at the Office of the City Clerk Department at 512-974-2792, or email christi.vitela@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Commission for Women, please contact Christi Vitela at the Office of the City Clerk Department at 512-974-2792, or email christi.vitela@austintexas.gov.
Commission for Women Meeting Minutes Wednesday, January 8, 2025 COMMISSION FOR WOMEN Wednesday, January 8, 2025 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The Commission for Women convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd St, Austin, Texas, Chambers, Room 1001. Chair Tau called the Commission for Women Meeting to order at 12:05 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jocelyn Tau, Chair Angela Harris Becky Bullard, Vice Chair Rebecca Austen Diana Melendez Katrina Scheihing Fernanda Veloz-Salas PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission for Women regular meeting on December 4, 2024. The minutes from the meeting on December 4, 2024, were approved on Chair Tau’s motion and Commissioner Harris’ second, on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Bissereth, Glasser, Rattan, and Serrata were absent. 1 Commission for Women Meeting Minutes Wednesday, January 8, 2025 STAFF BRIEFING DISCUSSION ITEM 2. Staff briefing regarding the City of Austin emergency language access plan from the Communications and Public Information Office and the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. The presentation was made by Marion Sanchez, Community Outreach and Engagement Corporate Manager, Communications and Public Information Office; Houmma Garba, Language Access and Community Engagement Consultant – Corporate, Communications and Public Information Office; and David Alcorta, Community Engagement Specialist- Language Access, Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. 3. Update from the Joint Inclusion representative on the recent work of the Joint Inclusion Committee. The motion to postpone the item was approved on Commissioner Melendez’s motion, Vice Chair Bullard’s second and approved on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Bissereth, Glasser, Rattan, and Serrata were absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Approve a primary and secondary representative to the Joint Inclusion Committee. The motion to approve Commissioner Melendez as the primary representative and Vice Chair Bullard as the secondary representative to the Joint Inclusion Committee was approved on Chair Tau’s motion, Commissioner Harris’ second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Bissereth, Glasser, Rattan, and Serrata were absent. 5. Approve additional members to the CSCRM Working Group. Discussed. No action taken. None FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Chair Tau adjourned the meeting at 12:50 p.m. without objection. 2
Collective Sex Crimes Response Model (CSCRM) Project – Q4 2024 Update Austin Police Department General Project Updates • New scope addition: • 15.20 The CSCRM Project will adopt the OVW Abby Honold Grant into its scope via the Training Workgroup. • OVW Abby Honold Grant is positioned to support several of the Training WG scope items. • Training WG scope will extend to match the timeline of the grant (Sep 2027). • Awareness of CSCRM is spreading: • Fort Worth PD Site Visit (Dec 2024) • Presentation Requests (Jan 2025): • Office of the Texas Attorney General, Crime Victim Services Division Conference • Office of the Texas Governor, Sexual Assault Survivor’s Task Force • New APD leaders have been briefed on CSCRM Project. • 2021-2022 Case Review final report is scheduled for release in January 2025. • The following will operate outside of CSCRM scope: • 2021-2022 Case Review remediation efforts (in progress) • 2023-2024 Case Review (in progress) Q4 2024 2 Dashboard Status – Q4 2024 Summary: • Complete = 26% (32 Items) • In Progress = 59% (73 Items) • Not Started = 15% (18 Items) Q4 2024 *Note: Items listed as “Not Started” have not yet been assessed by the multi-disciplinary Workgroup, however improvements may have already been initiated and/or implemented by APD independently. 3 3 Burndown Timeline – Q4 2024 • Timeline estimates for each element of scope are being tracked by quarter. • Timelines may be impacted by leadership transitions, funding, project team availability, and unforeseen constraints. • Training WG scope has been extended to Q3 2027. All other scope remains targeted for completion by Q4 2025. We are Here Q4 2024 4 Project Challenges & Risks • OVW Abby Honold Grant is lacking clarity. We are preparing CSCRM to operate on a ‘learn-as-we-go’ approach. • Capacity constraints limiting the fulfillment of forensic exams in the Austin/Travis County area remain as a Risk. APD contract with SAFE is currently under review. • Data hygiene practices throughout APD need to remain a focus for 2025. • Council Member Alison Alter’s term ended in 2024. She was the primary champion for the CSCRM Project on City Council. • Changes are expected with new leadership at the APD and City level. Impact to CSCRM is currently unclear. • On-going: • The majority of SCU detectives have limited experience in sex crimes. Building experience and training will be key. …
Commission for Women Meeting Minutes Wednesday, February 5, 2025 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES COMMISSION FOR WOMEN Wednesday, February 5, 2025 The Commission for Women convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd St, Austin, Texas, Boards and Commissions, Room 1101. Chair Tau called the Commission for Women Meeting to order at 12:03 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jocelyn Tau, Chair Rebecca Austen Katrina Scheihing Becky Bullard, Vice Chair Vanessa Bissereth Diana Melendez Fernanda Veloz-Salas PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission for Women regular meeting on January 8, 2025. The minutes from the meeting on January 8, 2025, were approved on Chair Tau’s motion, Commissioner Austen’s second, on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Harris and Rattan were absent. 1 Commission for Women Meeting Minutes Wednesday, February 5, 2025 2. Update from the Joint Inclusion representative on the recent work of the Joint Inclusion DISCUSSION ITEMS Committee. Postponed without objection. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion of possible FY26 draft budget recommendations and formation of a Budget Working Group to research and write budget recommendations. The motion to form a FY 26 Budget Working Group to research and write budget recommendations was approved on Chair Tau’s motion, Vice Chair Bullard’s second, on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Harris and Rattan were absent. Chair Tau, Vice Chair Bullard, Commissioners Veloz Salas and Melendez were added to the working group without objection. 4. Collective Sex Crimes Response Model (CSCRM) Working Group Q4 2024 progress update, including overview of project management dashboard and burndown timelines, project scope changes, challenges, and risks. WORKING GROUP UPDATES Discussed. Item 2 was reconsidered without objection. 2. Update from the Joint Inclusion representative on the recent work of the Joint Inclusion DISCUSSION ITEMS Committee. Discussed. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Imagine Austin – (Scheihing) (Tau, Austen) Update from the Budget Working Group with possible action to approve recommendations Update from the Quality of Life Study Working Group (Tau) 2 Commission for Women Meeting Minutes Wednesday, February 5, 2025 Update from the Recognition Working Group (Tau) ADJOURNMENT Chair Tau adjourned the meeting at 12:33 p.m. without objection. The minutes were approved at the March 5, 2025, meeting on Chair Tau’s motion, Commissioner Harris’ second, on an 8-0 vote. Commissioners Austen and Rattan were absent. 3
REGULAR MEETING of the URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TUESDAY FEBRUARY 04, 2025, at 5:00pm AUSTIN ENERGY HEADQUARTERS ASSEMBLY ROOM 4815 Mueller Blvd, AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Urban Transportation 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 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 please call or email the staff liaison in advance at (512)-974-3428 or natalie.leone@austintexas.gov no later than noon on Monday February 3, 2024 with the following information: name, item number(s) to speak on, telephone number, and email address. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Heather Buffo - (District 1) Melissa Ortiz-(District 2) Arlin Alvarez-(District 3) Susan Somers, Chair-(District 4) Daniel Kavelman-(District 5) Edward Smith- (District 6) Diana Wheeler- (District 7) Justin Jacobson- (District 8) Spencer Schumacher- (District 9) Ruven Brooks, Vice Chair-(District 10) Deshon Brown- (Mayoral Appointee) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Transportation Commission REGULAR MEETING on December 3, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Austin Light Rail Update Presenter: Austin Transit Partnership Staff DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and approval of a Right of Way Vacation for 1114 W 5th Street Presenters: Joseph Fotinos, Christopher Bueckert, and Betty Nguyen, Transportation and Public Works 4. Discussion and recommendation responding to City Council Resolution 20241212-133 on the reorganization of certain Boards, Commissions & Associated Entities Facilitator: Spencer Schumacher COMMITTEE UPDATES 5. Update from Commissioner Schumacher from the Downtown Commission regarding actions taken at the January 15, 2025 meeting 6. Update from Commissioner Wheeler from the Joint Sustainability Commission regarding actions taken at the January 22, 2025 meeting 7. Update from Commissioner Schumacher from the Bicycle Advisory Council regarding actions taken at the January 21, 2025 meeting 8. Update from Commissioner Kavelman from the Pedestrian Advisory Council regarding actions taken at the February 3, 2025 meeting 9. Update from Chair Somers from the City Council Mobility Committee regarding actions taken at the January 23, 2025 meeting …
Austin Light Rail Progress Update February 4, 2025 Austin Light Rail Benefits of Light RailBenefits of Light Rail Light Rail in Other Cities Paris, France Seattle, Washington Phoenix, Arizona Minneapolis, Minnesota Austin Light Rail Austin Light Rail Phase 1 Light rail is an expandable electric train system designed for metropolitan areas, serving as an integral part of the transit network by connecting people to essential destinations where they live, work and play. Facts 15 STATIONS connecting points north, south and east of downtown Austin 9.8 MILES of light rail transit ~28,000 DAILY TRIPS on an average weekday Access to: 136K current jobs 200K+ future jobs Artist conceptual visualization Aerial view near Pleasant Valley station, showing a new shaded walk and bike path and how the line extends from the city center to East Riverside. EAST RIVERSIDE A new shaded walk and bike path along the line on East Riverside, designed to improve walkability. Artist conceptual visualization Artist conceptual visualization LIGHT RAIL ON EAST RIVERSIDE Aerial view near Pleasant Valley station, showing a new shaded walk and bike path and how the line extends from the city center to East Riverside. Artist conceptual visualization THE DRAG The station at UT on a typical game day with a redesigned and pedestrian-centric Guadalupe Street. Artist conceptual visualization OLTORF AT H-E-B The station at Congress and Oltorf near H-E-B, showing a new public plaza with shade trees and native plants. Artist conceptual visualization Austin Light Rail Proposed Light Rail Timeline Environmental Analysis Topics What’s Next All comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement that are received by March 11, 2025, will be responded to in the Final Environmental Impact Statement. How can you comment? Call Us | (512) 389-7590 Email Us | input@atptx.org Visit Our Virtual Open House Send Mail | 203 Colorado St., Austin, TX 78701 austinlightrail.org/austinlightrailinput Ask for a presentation at input@atptx.org Thank You.
Provide Feedback and Stay Involved Meeting Dates and Locations JAN 16 JAN 25 Lively Middle School Montopolis Rec Center 201 E Mary St. 1200 Montopolis Dr. JAN 22 Baker Center 3908 Avenue B JAN 28 UT Quadrangle Room 2308 Whitis Ave. Proposed Light Rail Timeline A public review and comment period for the DEIS will be conducted from January 10 through March 11, 2025. Comments received during this period will be addressed in the Final Environmental Impact Statement. View the online public meeting information. Austin Light Rail PROGRESS UPDATE January 2025 Bridge Over Lady Bird Lake View from inside the train, crossing Lady Bird Lake. Artist conceptual visualization Austin Light Rail Phase 1 is underway. This momentous transportation investment will offer an all-new transit experience, running reliably every 5 to 10 minutes to connect people to major job centers, education hubs, and iconic Austin destinations. Key progress highlights Continuing the design Recommendations to: • Add a new downtown station near Wooldridge Square. • Extend the bridge over Lady Bird Lake and elevate the Waterfront Station. • Refine station locations on East Riverside. • Advance a Greenway concept along East Riverside, featuring a continuous bike/pedestrian corridor and creating tree canopy and shade. Hitting major milestones in the federal funding process Including: Release of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS). The DEIS is a critical step towards federal grant funding. Developing the contracting and delivery approach Including: Onboarding the Delivery Partner. Artist conceptual visualization Artist conceptual visualization East Riverside A new shaded walk and bike path along the line on East Riverside, designed to improve walkability. Benefits of Light Rail New Options to Get Places Easy, Reliable & Frequent Reduced Travel Times The line will integrate with cars, Light rail will have its own dedicated The line will allow riders to zip buses, trains and other modes — railway, intuitive directions, and run through the heart of Austin without giving people more choices when every 5-10 minutes — making it having to sit in traffic — significantly navigating between the core and the highly dependable and easy to use. reducing travel times to key larger metro area. Nature-forward Design An Engine for Jobs destinations. Keeps Austin Livable Shade trees, Texas plants, and new Light rail will create 10,000 jobs The line will help keep our city walk and bike paths will be integrated as a key part of city mobility accessible for …
Topics Studied in the Draft Environmental Impact Statement The Draft Environmental Impact Statement (or DEIS) provides a comprehensive analysis of Austin Light Rail in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act and other applicable statutes. This handout contains summary information for key areas of interest that were identified during previous community input. Scan to access the full DEIS at atptx.org Wildlife and Water Resources What are the potential impacts on water and local wildlife? STUDY OUTCOMES KEY ATP PROPOSED MITIGATION MEASURES y Current drainage patterns will y Less than 2% overall change to y Manage lighting to avoid or minimize be maintained and will bridge impervious coverage because impacts on bats and birds during or culvert over water features the Project is largely within construction and operations. to limit disturbance. existing right-of-way. y Ensure compliance with Clean Water y No threatened or endangered y Lighting during construction Act by continuing coordination with the species or habitat will be and operations could affect the Army Corps of Engineers. impacted by the Project. bat colony and the new light rail bridge across Lady Bird Lake is in the bat flight path. y Continuing bridge design will seek to reduce impacts to water quality, plants and animals. Air Quality How would the construction and operation of light rail affect air quality? STUDY OUTCOMES KEY ATP PROPOSED MITIGATION MEASURES ATP will require contractors to implement best management practices to minimize dust and emissions that might be caused by construction. During construction: y Increase in dust from construction activities. y Increase in emissions from machinery used during construction. y Temporary emissions from cars due to traffic conditions. Reduced Vehicle Miles Traveled Annually, over 20 million fewer vehicle miles will be traveled, as more people transition to the newly available transit options. No Air Emissions During Operation Light rail vehicles are electric. Austin Prioritizes Clean Air The Austin area complies with all federal air quality standards designed to protect public health. 1 Trees What will happen to trees along the light rail? STUDY OUTCOMES KEY ATP PROPOSED MITIGATION MEASURES y A tree task force y Three-tiered strategy conducted an will be applied to inventory of trees trees within the limits to determine of construction, which y Removed trees y Continuing objective is to avoid tree removals or impacts Three Tiered Strategy for Trees: the potential for includes: preservation in the Project area. 245 Protected Trees 211 …
A STREET AND ALLEY RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION APPLICATION OF SAYERS STREET ABUTTING PROPERTIES 1114 WEST 5TH STREET AND 1134 SAYERS STREET Urban Transportation Commission February 4th 2025 Item # 3 File #2024-128390 LM District 9 Abutting property owner: Anchor Equities Ltd, a Texas limited partnership 1114 West 5th Street and 1134 Sayers Street Paved/Developed right- of-way Street/Alley View Vacation tract is approximately 4,516 square feet All property owners within 300 feet of the vacation area were sent public notices on December 5th, 2024. Some objections have been received; please see provided documentation. All affected City Departments and external stakeholders have reviewed and recommend approval of this right-of-way vacation application, subject to the conditions on the Master Comment Report submitted with this presentation Is the City retaining easements? If so, list the easements – or any other pertinent information outside of normal for an example. The City will retain a Drainage and Public Utility Easement over the entire vacation area. How do you plan to develop the area to be vacated? It is unknown at this time how the right of way vacation area would be developed. Is there a site plan? If so, list site plan number if not the state: No active site plan I am happy to answer your questions regarding the right of way process The applicant can answer your questions regarding the abutting property and the proposed development. Thank you for your time! Christopher Bueckert, 512-974-1780
Right of Way Vacation Transmittal Letter LandManagementROW@AustinTexas.gov | Phone: 311 (or 512-974-2000 outside Austin) Forsubmittal and feeinformation, see www.austintexas.gov/department/land-management Provideareasonforthevaca�onbyansweringthefollowingques�ons:1.PropertyType:Residen�alCommercial2.Howwasheareaobevacaeddedicaed?PlaSeparaeInstrument3.DidheCiypurchaseheareaobevacaed?(i.e.,bySreeDeed)YesNo4.Arebohheareaobevacaedandyourproperyinhesame“subdivision”?(Theymusbohbeinhesamesubdivisionobeeligible.)YesNo5.Isheareaobevacaeda:Func�onalrigh-of-wayOnlydedicaedonpaper6.Arehereanyu�liylineswihinheareaobevacaed?YesNoIfyes,whaareyourplansforheu�li�es?___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Applicansshouldbeadvisedhaeasemenswillbereainedoproecexis�ngu�li�es,evenifu�liyreloca�onisproposed.Alsobeadvisedhanosrucuresmaybebuilon,overorunderheeasemenswihoualicenseagreemen,insurance,andannualfee.7.Howdoyouplanodevelopheareaobevacaed?_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________8.Hasasieplanbeensubmittedonyourprojec?YesNo9.IsyourprojecaUnifiedDevelopmen?YesNo10.IsyourprojecaS.M.A.R.T.HousingProjec?YesNo11.Whendoyouan�cipaesar�ngconsruc�onofhedevelopmen?________________________12.Whaishecurrenzoningonheadjacenproper�es?_________________________________13.Whaishecurrensausofheadjacenproper�es?__________________________________14.Whaypeofparkingfacili�escurrenlyexis?________________________________________15.Willyourparkingrequiremensincreasewihheexpansion?YesNo16.Howwillheincreasebehandled?__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Utilities will stay in place. Property owner acknoweasments will be retained as partof Deed without WarrantyIt is unknown at this time how theright of way vacation area would be developedUnknownCS MU CO NP and CS MU V CO Small retail storesPaved parking lotN/A Right of Way Vacation Transmittal Letter LandManagementROW@AustinTexas.gov | Phone: 311 (or 512-974-2000 outside Austin) Forsubmittal and feeinformation, see www.austintexas.gov/department/land-management 17.Haveanyagreemensoreasemensbeenexecuedwihadjacenlandowner(s)orindraform?YesNoIfyes,pleaseprovideuswihacopy.18.DoesheareaobevacaedliewihinheAus�nDownownPlan(DAP)?YesNoIfyes,doesimeeDAPcrieria?YesNo19.DoesheareaobevacaedliewihinUTboundaries:EasofLamarBoulevard,wesofIH35,norhofMar�nLuherKingBoulevard,andsouhof45hSree?YesNo20.Doesheproposedvaca�onsupporhePrioriyProgramsandpolicydirec�vesseforhinheImagineAus�nComprehensivePlan?YesNoIfyes,how__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________If you have questions; please email Land Management Department: LandManagementROW@AustinTexas.gov Continue to grow Austin's economy by investing in our workforce,education systems, entrepreneurs, and local businesses Right of Way Vacation Transmittal Letter LandManagementROW@AustinTexas.gov | Phone: 311 (or 512-974-2000 outside Austin) Forsubmittal and feeinformation, see www.austintexas.gov/department/land-management Provideareasonforthevaca�onbyansweringthefollowingques�ons:1.PropertyType:Residen�alCommercial2.Howwasheareaobevacaeddedicaed?PlaSeparaeInstrument3.DidheCiypurchaseheareaobevacaed?(i.e.,bySreeDeed)YesNo4.Arebohheareaobevacaedandyourproperyinhesame“subdivision”?(Theymusbohbeinhesamesubdivisionobeeligible.)YesNo5.Isheareaobevacaeda:Func�onalrigh-of-wayOnlydedicaedonpaper6.Arehereanyu�liylineswihinheareaobevacaed?YesNoIfyes,whaareyourplansforheu�li�es?___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Applicansshouldbeadvisedhaeasemenswillbereainedoproecexis�ngu�li�es,evenifu�liyreloca�onisproposed.Alsobeadvisedhanosrucuresmaybebuilon,overorunderheeasemenswihoualicenseagreemen,insurance,andannualfee.7.Howdoyouplanodevelopheareaobevacaed?_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________8.Hasasieplanbeensubmittedonyourprojec?YesNo9.IsyourprojecaUnifiedDevelopmen?YesNo10.IsyourprojecaS.M.A.R.T.HousingProjec?YesNo11.Whendoyouan�cipaesar�ngconsruc�onofhedevelopmen?________________________12.Whaishecurrenzoningonheadjacenproper�es?_________________________________13.Whaishecurrensausofheadjacenproper�es?__________________________________14.Whaypeofparkingfacili�escurrenlyexis?________________________________________15.Willyourparkingrequiremensincreasewihheexpansion?YesNo16.Howwillheincreasebehandled?__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Utilities will stay in place. Property owner acknoweasments will be retained as partof Deed without WarrantyIt is unknown at this time how theright of way vacation area would be developedUnknownCS MU CO NP and CS MU V CO Small retail storesPaved parking lotN/A Right of Way Vacation Transmittal Letter LandManagementROW@AustinTexas.gov | Phone: 311 (or 512-974-2000 outside Austin) Forsubmittal and feeinformation, see www.austintexas.gov/department/land-management 17.Haveanyagreemensoreasemensbeenexecuedwihadjacenlandowner(s)orindraform?YesNoIfyes,pleaseprovideuswihacopy.18.DoesheareaobevacaedliewihinheAus�nDownownPlan(DAP)?YesNoIfyes,doesimeeDAPcrieria?YesNo19.DoesheareaobevacaedliewihinUTboundaries:EasofLamarBoulevard,wesofIH35,norhofMar�nLuherKingBoulevard,andsouhof45hSree?YesNo20.Doesheproposedvaca�onsupporhePrioriyProgramsandpolicydirec�vesseforhinheImagineAus�nComprehensivePlan?YesNoIfyes,how__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________If you have questions; please email Land Management Department: LandManagementROW@AustinTexas.gov Continue to grow Austin's economy by investing in our workforce,education systems, entrepreneurs, and local businesses 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Central Appraisal District 106497 0108010326 R CS NASSOUR PROPERTY TAX 0.1745 AC OF LOT 8-9 BLK 10 OLT 11 DIV Z SAYERS SUBD OWNER Name: Secondary Name: Mailing Address: ANCHOR EQUITIES LTD 3839 BEE CAVE RD STE 200 WEST LAKE HILLS TX 78746-6400 Owner ID: % Ownership: Exemptions: 1340077 100.00 GENERAL INFO ACCOUNT Property ID: Geographic ID: Type: Zoning: Agent: Legal Description: Property Use: 30 LOCATION Address: 1114 W 5 ST, TX 78703 Market Area: Market Area CD: Map ID: CEN 010208 PROTEST Protest Status: Informal Date: Formal Date: VALUES CURRENT VALUES Land Homesite: Land Non-Homesite: Special Use Land Market: Total Land: Improvement Homesite: Improvement Non-Homesite: Total Improvement: Market: Special Use Exclusion (-): Appraised: Value Limitation Adjustment (-): Net Appraised: VALUE HISTORY Year 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 $1,520,000 $1,140,000 $1,140,000 $950,000 $950,000 $136,600 $284,075 $210,000 $330,000 $548,000 VALUE HISTORY $0 $1,520,000 $0 $1,520,000 $0 $136,600 $136,600 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Bueckert, Christopher From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Tyler Grooms <tgrooms@manifoldre.com> Sunday, December 15, 2024 3:37 PM Bueckert, Christopher Stefanie and Stephen Griffith; rsuttle@abaustin.com; Amanda Hendrix; amorrow@abaustin.com; Mila Santana Sayers Street Vacation - (2024-128390 LM) at 1114 West 5th Street You don't often get email from tgrooms@manifoldre.com. Learn why this is important External Email - Exercise Caution Christopher, I’m writing to request that the vacation of Sayer’s Street be removed from the agenda for Planning Commission on Tuesday. We were surprised to learn about this process only through the notification process to go to planning commission. Our understanding is that according to §311.008 Transportation Code, the city may vacate, abandon, or close a street by ordinance if a petition signed by all owners of real property abutting the street is submitted to the governing body. We are unaware of this petition and the owners have never signed such a petition. Per the included backup for Planning Commission, the owner’s property clearly abuts and takes access to Sayers Street (both Lot 19 and 18 abut Sayers Street). The owners of the property are copied on this email as well (Stefanie and Stephen Griffith of Griffith Properties) who object to the vacation of Sayers Street. Currently their tenants at 503 and 505 Walsh Street (tenants of their family’s partnership Walsh Street Venture 2, LLC) make regular use of Sayers Street. Marc Fray (the tenant at 503 and 505 Walsh Street) depends (and has depended for a decade) on Sayers Street to have furniture delivered to his business. Sayers Street is the only access point to this property for large trucks as access via Walsh Street is too steep and narrow for trucks. It is important to note that Sayers Street is so crucial to Mr. Fray's business that the Griffiths are in breach of contract if Sayers is vacated and Mr. Fray loses access to his business (see section 4 in below attachment). Therefore, as directly adjoining property owners having small local business tenants whose existence has depended for decades on Sayers Street, the Griffith’s object fully and strongly to vacating Sayers Street. Finally, we are working on developing the Griffith’s property. Our plans submitted to the city (SP-2024-0428) demonstrate the continued and necessary use of Sayers Street for fire access, utility access, vehicular access and loading access as a vital part of the development plan. 1 Tyler Grooms | Principal | Manifold …
TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: M E M O R A N D U M Urban Transportation Commission Christopher Bueckert, Real Estate Services Agent, Land Development Engineering, Transportation and Public Works Department January 7, 2025 F# 2024-128390 LM (1114 West 5th Street) Street & Alley Right-of-Way Vacation approximately 4,516 square foot portion of land abutting 1114 West 5th Street & 1134 Sayers Street Attached is the Application Packet and Master Comment Report pertaining to the street and alley right-of-way vacation application for an approximately 4,516 square foot portion of land, being the paved/developed right-of-way. Said right- of-way is comprised of a north segment and a south segment, being a paved 40 ft wide right-of-way, commonly known as Sayers Street, in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas. North segment is an approximately 2,253 square foot tract of land, a portion of Sayers Street, a 40’ right-of-way and shown as a portion of a called 40' street in Map of Survey made for G. Flury of Lot #1 & part of Lots #2 - 3 & 4 Block #10, Out Lot #11 Division Z, City of Austin, a Map of Survey recorded in Volume 3, Page 171 of the Plat Records of Travis County, Texas, abutting 1134 Sayers Street. South segment is an approximately 2,263 square foot tract of land, being a portion of Sayers Street, a 40’ Right-of-way, and also shown as 20’ Alley in Block 10, Sayers Subdivision, a subdivision recorded in Volume 1, Page 29 of the Plat Records of Travis County, abutting 1114 West 5th Street. The proposed vacation tract will be added to the abutting parcels. The abutting properties are owned by Anchor Equities Ltd, a Texas limited partnership. Per the transmittal letter dated September 21, 2024, received by the City of Austin, the applicant states, “How do you plan to develop the area to be vacated? Response: It is unknown at this time how the right of way vacation area would be developed.” All affected departments and private utility franchise stakeholders have reviewed the application and recommend approval, subject to the reviewers’ conditions shown on the attached Master Comment Report. Per City Code §14-11-71 – Notice to Interested Property Owners Public notice will be sent to owners within 300’ of the area to be vacated. The director of the Public Works Department may approve the application after the 10th day that the notice is issued; and …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation Number 20250204-004: Response to City Council Resolution 20241212-133 D R A F T WHEREAS, City Council Resolution 20241212-133 Appendix A proposes merging the Bicycle Advisory Council (BAC) and Pedestrian Advisory Council (PAC) into the Urban Transportation Commission (UTC), to be renamed the Urban Mobility Commission; WHEREAS, City Council Resolution 20241212-133 purports to take action to reduce redundancies and increase efficiency among the City of Austin’s boards and commissions, task forces, council corporations, and intergovernmental bodies; WHEREAS, the BAC and PAC are not, nor have they ever sought to be, a City of Austin board, commission, task force, council corporation, or intergovernmental body; WHEREAS, the BAC and PAC’s status as citizen-led associated entities would make a merger with a sovereign commission like the UTC infeasible and would likely lead to conflicts with existing city code and state law; WHEREAS, the BAC and PAC have not suffered from frequent cancellations or lack of a quorum, with all cancellations since 2021 having been to accommodate either a Joint BAC PAC meeting or for an off-site field visit where no action was taken; WHEREAS, the BAC and PAC do not place the burden of appointing members on City Council Offices and regularly have 50+ applications for fewer than a dozen positions, which are thoroughly and anonymously reviewed by a subcommittee that makes recommendations to the full membership; WHEREAS, the BAC and PAC are highly effective and actively engaged organizations, with the Auditor’s Special Report finding that Boards & Commissions averaged 7.5 recommendations from 2021–2022; meanwhile, during the same period, the BAC passed 18 recommendations and the PAC passed 9; WHEREAS, the BAC and PAC recommendations serve unique functions that have proved helpful for City staff, the Urban Transportation Commission (UTC), and the City Council (see BAC Recommendation 20250122-04 Appendix A); WHEREAS, the citizen-led nature of the BAC and PAC allows the bodies to function as an important resource for feedback for City staff on bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, leaning on members' lived experiences using bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure across the City; WHEREAS, the UTC’s status as a sovereign commission makes it ill-suited to provide feedback on individual projects and designs, and the UTC taking on the role of the BAC and PAC in providing that feedback would overburden the UTC’s agendas, members, staff liaisons, and monthly reports to the Mobility Committee; WHEREAS, the City Council acknowledged the BAC’s …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation Number 20250204-004: Response to City Council Resolution 20241212-133 WHEREAS, City Council Resolution 20241212-133 Appendix A proposes merging the Bicycle Advisory Council (BAC) and Pedestrian Advisory Council (PAC) into the Urban Transportation Commission (UTC), to be renamed the Urban Mobility Commission; WHEREAS, City Council Resolution 20241212-133 purports to take action to reduce redundancies and increase efficiency among the City of Austin’s boards and commissions, task forces, council corporations, and intergovernmental bodies; WHEREAS, the BAC and PAC are not, nor have they ever sought to be, a City of Austin board, commission, task force, council corporation, or intergovernmental body; WHEREAS, the BAC and PAC’s status as citizen-led associated entities would make a merger with a sovereign commission like the UTC infeasible and would likely lead to conflicts with existing city code and state law; WHEREAS, the BAC and PAC have not suffered from frequent cancellations or lack of a quorum, with all cancellations since 2021 having been to accommodate either a Joint BAC PAC meeting or for an off-site field visit where no action was taken; WHEREAS, the BAC and PAC do not place the burden of appointing members on City Council Offices and regularly have 50+ applications for fewer than a dozen positions, which are thoroughly and anonymously reviewed by a subcommittee that makes recommendations to the full membership; WHEREAS, the BAC and PAC are highly effective and actively engaged organizations, with the Auditor’s Special Report finding that Boards & Commissions averaged 7.5 recommendations from 2021–2022; meanwhile, during the same period, the BAC passed 18 recommendations and the PAC passed 9; WHEREAS, the BAC and PAC recommendations serve unique functions that have proved helpful for City staff, the Urban Transportation Commission (UTC), and the City Council (see BAC Recommendation 20250122-04 Appendix A); WHEREAS, the citizen-led nature of the BAC and PAC allows the bodies to function as an important resource for feedback for City staff on bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, leaning on members' lived experiences using bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure across the City; WHEREAS, the UTC’s status as a sovereign commission makes it ill-suited to provide feedback on individual projects and designs, and the UTC taking on the role of the BAC and PAC in providing that feedback would overburden the UTC’s agendas, members, staff liaisons, and monthly reports to the Mobility Committee; WHEREAS, the City Council acknowledged the BAC’s citizen-led structure in Resolution No. …
URBAN TRANSPORTATION MEETING MINUTES URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, February 4, 2025 The Urban Transportation Commission convened in a REGULAR meeting on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at Austin Energy Headquarters Assembly Room, 4815 Muller Blvd., Austin, Texas. Chair Somers called the Urban Transportation Commission Meeting to order at 5:05 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Susan Somers, Chair Daniel Kavelman (joined at 5:13pm) Spencer Schumacher Arlin Alvarez Justin Jacobson Deshon Brown Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Diana Wheeler Melissa Ortiz Ruven Brooks, Vice Chair Heather Buffo (joined at 6:37pm) PUBLIC COMMUNICATION Scott Johnson APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING on 12/3/2024. The minutes from the meeting of 12/3/2024 were approved on Commissioner Schumacher’s motion, Commissioner Somer’s second on a 9-0 vote; Commissioners Smith & Buffo absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Austin Light Rail Update The commission received a presentation from Lindsay Wood, Deron Lozano, and Yannis Banks, Austin Transit Partnership staff. 1 URBAN TRANSPORTATION MEETING MINUTES DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and approval of a Right of Way Vacation for 1114 W 5th Street Public Speaker – Mashell Smith, representing the applicant The commission received a presentation from Joseph Fotinos, Transportation and Public Works. Speakers called: Stephen Griffith and Elenor Holsey. Chair Somers moved to not approve the Right of Way Vacation. Commissioner Schumacher makes a substitute motion to object to the Right of Way Vacation for 1114 W 5th Street. Commissioner Alvarez seconded the motion, and the motion was approved on a 9-0 vote with Commissioner Buffo abstaining and Commissioner Smith absent. 4. Discussion and recommendation responding to City Council Resolution 20241212-133 on the reorganization of certain Boards, Commissions & Associated Entities Commissioner Schumacher’s made a motion to approve the recommendation, and Commissioner Wheeler seconded the motion. Amendment 1: Commissioner Buffo moved to amend the motion to strike the first Now, Therefore Be It Resolved clause and rephrase accordingly. Chair Schumacher seconded the motion. The motion to amend passes on an 8-2 vote with Commissioners Ortiz and Alvarez voting no and Commissioner Smith absent. Amendment 2: Chair Somers moved to amend the motion to amend the third Be It Resolved clause to read “Be It Resolved, that the UTC commits to working with the BAC and PAC and/or City staff...”. Chair Schumacher seconded the motion. The motion to amend passes on an 8-2 vote with Commissioners Ortiz and Alvarez voting …
Joint City Council and Planning Commission Meeting Tuesday, February 4, 2025 The City Council Special Called Meeting will convene at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at Austin City Hall 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX and some members of City Council or Planning Commission may be attending via videoconference For meeting information, contact the City Clerk, (512) 974-2210 City Council Special Called Meeting COUNCIL AGENDA February 4, 2025 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. For full instructions on participation in person or by telephone, please visit the Council Meeting Information Center: http://austintexas.gov/department/city-council/council/council_meeting_info_center.ht m The City Council may go into a closed session as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, (Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code) regarding any item on this agenda. 1:00 PM – City Council Convenes 1:00 PM - Planning Commission Convenes Public Hearings and Possible Actions 1. Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed amendments to City Code to make short-term rental (STR) use an additional (accessory) use for all residential uses in all zoning districts; to regulate STR owners, operators, and platforms as businesses; and to require STR platforms to collect and remit hotel occupancy taxes (HOT). Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. Adjourn 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 call 512-974-2210 or TTY users route through 711. A person may request a Spanish language interpreter be made available by contacting the Office of the City Clerk not later than twenty-four hours before the scheduled time of the item on which the person wishes to speak. Please call (512) 974-2210 in advance or inform the City Clerk’s staff present at the council meeting. Cualquier persona puede solicitar servicios de intérprete en español comunicándose con la oficina del Secretario/a Municipal a no más tardar de veinte y cuatro horas antes de la hora determinada para el asunto sobre el cual la persona desea comentar. Por favor llame al (512) 974-2210 con anticipo o informe al personal del Secretario/a Municipal presente en la sesión del Consejo.
City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 25-0158, Agenda Item #: 1. 2/4/2025(cid:4) Posting Language Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on proposed amendments to City Code to make short- term rental (STR) use an additional (accessory) use for all residential uses in all zoning districts; to regulate STR owners, operators, and platforms as businesses; and to require STR platforms to collect and remit hotel occupancy taxes (HOT). Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. Lead Department Planning Department. Fiscal Note This item has no fiscal impact. For More Information: Daniel Word, Assistant Director, Development Services Department, 512-974-3610. Additional Backup Information: These amendments are the staff’s proposed overhaul of the City’s STR regulations. This overhaul is needed because recent court decisions have made the cornerstone elements of the City’s STR regulations unenforceable. This includes the distinction between owner-occupied dwellings (Type 1) and non-owner- occupied dwellings (Type 2) that are not multi-family dwellings (Type 3). To achieve this overhaul, staff are proposing three ordinances. Working drafts of the ordinances that amend Title 25 (Land Development) and Title 4 (Business Regulations and Permit Requirements) are included in backup for this item. A third ordinance that amends Chapter 11-2 (Hotel Occupancy Tax) will be released before January 28, 2025. In total, the proposed ordinances would achieve the following: 1. Make STRs an additional (accessory) use to all residential uses in all zoning districts with a valid STR license by modifying City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to add provisions applicable to STRs as an accessory use and repeal all other existing STR provisions. 2. Regulate STR owners/operators and STR platforms by amending City Code Title 4 (Business Regulations and Permit Requirements) to add new regulations, including density caps on STR owners/operators by limiting who can operate a STR on a site with three or fewer units to individuals and requiring 1,000 feet between an owner/operator’s STRs; 3. Allow existing STRs to continue provided that the STR does not become a nuisance and property ownership remains the same; and 4. Require STR platforms to collect Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) on behalf of their users, which requires adding provisions that explicitly require STR platforms to collect HOT to City Code Chapter 11- 2 (Hotel Occupancy Tax). City of Austin Page 1 of 2 Printed on 1/31/2025 powered by Legistar™ (cid:5) (cid:6) File #: 25-0158, Agenda Item #: 1. 2/4/2025(cid:4) If approved, these …
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 WORKING DRAFT AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE – 1/24/2025 VERSION ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 11-2 RELATING TO HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAXES, SHORT-TERM RENTAL OPERATORS, AND SHORT-TERM RENTAL PLATFORMS. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART X. City Code Section 11-2-1 (Definitions) is amended to add new definitions for “Platform” and “Short-Term Rental” to read: (4) (5) PLATFORM means a person that facilitates booking of short-term rentals on behalf of a short-term rental operator. SHORT-TERM RENTAL means the rental of a housing unit or a portion of a housing unit for periods of less than 30 consecutive days. This term does not include an extension for less than 30 consecutive days of a previously existing rental agreement of 30 consecutive days or more or a rental between the parties to the sale of that housing unit. PART X. City Code Section 11-2-3 (Collection of Tax Generally) is amended to add a new Subsection (C) to read: § 11-2-3 COLLECTION OF TAX GENERALLY. (A) Except as provided in Subsection (C), a [A] person who owns, operates, manages, or controls a hotel or short-term rental or collects payment for the use or possession or for the right to the use or possession of a hotel room or short-term rental shall collect the tax levied by this chapter for the City. (B) A person who collects the tax shall deposit the tax proceeds into [in] a separate liability account and may not use the tax proceeds for any purpose other than payment to the City. (C) A platform who collects payment for the use or possession, or for the right to the use or possession, of a short-term rental shall collect the tax levied by this chapter for the City and on behalf of short-term rental operators who use the platform. PART X. City Code Section 11-2-4 (Quarterly Reports; Payments) is amended to amend Subsection (C) and to add new Subsections (F) and (G) to read: § 11-2-4 QUARTERLY REPORTS; PAYMENTS. (A) A quarterly period under this section is based on the City's fiscal year, with the first quarter beginning on October 1 and ending on December 31. 1/24/2025 10:28 AM STR HOT Regulations …
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 WORKING DRAFT AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE – 1/10/2025 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 25-2 RELATED TO SHORT-TERM RENTAL USE AND REGULATIONS. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART X. City Code Chapter 25-2, Subchapter C, Article 4, Division 1, Subpart C (Requirements for Short-Term Rental Uses) and City Code Section 25-2-950 (Discontinuance of Nonconforming Short-Term Rental (Type 2) Uses) are repealed. PART X. Subsection (D) of City Code Section 25-2-773 (Duplex, Two-Unit, and Three- Unit Uses) and Subsection (M) of City Code Section 25-2-779 (Small Lot Single-Family Residential Use) are repealed. PART X. Subsection (C) of City Code Section 25-2-1463 (Secondary Apartment Regulations) is amended to read: § 25-2-1463 SECONDARY APARTMENT REGULATIONS. (C) The secondary apartment: (2) must be located: (1) must be contained in a structure other than the principal structure; at least 10 feet to the rear or side of the principal structure; or (a) (b) above a detached garage; (3) may be connected to the principal structure by a covered walkway; (4) may not exceed a height of 30 feet, and is limited to two stories; (5) may not exceed: (a) 1,100 total square feet or a floor-to-area ratio of 0.15, whichever is smaller; and (b) 550 square feet on the second story, if any. [; and] [(6) may not be used as a short term rental for more than 30 days in a calendar year if the secondary apartment was constructed after October 1, 2015.] PART X. The description of “Short-Term Rental Use” in City Code Section 25-2-3 (Residential Uses Described) is amended to read: § 25-2-3 RESIDENTIAL USES DESCRIBED. 1/10/2025 9:49 AM Chapter 25-2 STR Regulations Page 1 of 2 COA Law Department City of Austin Council Meeting Backup: February 4, 2025File ID: 25-0158 WORKING DRAFT AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE – 1/10/2025 (10) SHORT-TERM RENTAL use is the rental of a housing unit or a portion of a housing unit [residential dwelling unit] for a period of less than 30 consecutive days [or accessory building, other than a unit or building associated with a group residential use, on a temporary or transient basis in accordance with Article 4, Division 1, Subpart C (Requirements for Short-Term Rental Uses) …
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 WORKING DRAFT AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE – 1/30/2025 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE SECTION 4-18-25 TO REMOVE REFERENCES TO SHORT-TERM RENTAL TYPES; AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 4 TO ADD REGULATIONS FOR SHORT-TERM RENTAL OWNERS, OPERATORS, AND PLATFORMS; AND CREATING AN OFFENSE AND PENALTY. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: PART X. Subsection (F) of City Code Section 4-18-25 (Certification) is amended to read: § 4-18-25 CERTIFICATION. (F) For developments with one or more affordable units, the agreement required in Subsection (C) must, at a minimum: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) include the applicable affordability requirements; prohibit discrimination on the basis of an individual's source of income as defined in Section 5-1-13 (Definitions), require dispersion of affordable units throughout the residential units; require equal access and use of on-site amenities, common areas, and parking facilities; require shared access routes for affordable units and market-rate units; require that affordable units include interior components that are functionally equivalent to market-rate units; limit the use of an affordable unit as a [Type 2 or Type 3] short-term rental (STR); require the applicant to incorporate lease provisions that are consistent with a tenant's right to organize under 24 C.F.R. 245.100, the lease addendum required as a condition to receive City of Austin Housing Finance Corporation funds, or City Code requirement; and (9) address any obligations described in Division 2 (Redevelopment Requirements), if applicable. PART X. City Code Title 4 (Business Regulation and Permit Requirements) is amended to add a new Chapter 4-23 to read: 1/30/2025 2:18 PM STR Owner and Platform Regulations Page 1 of 14 COA Law Department City of Austin Council Meeting Backup: February 4, 2025File ID: 25-0158Updates since 1/10/2025 Version Pg. 5 (Line 139) Replaced "single-member limited liability company (LLC)" with LLC if each member is an individual. Pg. 14 (Line 409/410) Changed "subsection" to "part". WORKING DRAFT AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE – 1/30/2025 CHAPTER 4-23 SHORT-TERM RENTALS ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS. § 4-23-XX DEFINITIONS. In this chapter, (1) APPELLANT means an applicant or an operator who appeals a decision. (2) AUSTIN METRO AREA means the five-county metropolitan area that surrounds the City of Austin. (3) DELIST NOTICE means a …
REGULAR MEETING of the MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee Tuesday, February 4, 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 …
Overview Active Construction Equity (ACE) Outreach Plan Patricia Bourenane, Business Process Consultant Contents How Did we Get Here? ACE Outreach Plan Why is the Plan? Why this Plan Matters? Strategic Priorities Contractor Expectations ACE Outreach Form Tracking and Compliance Key Dates Question and Answer 2 How did we get here? • Journey With AUS is Austin-Bergstrom International Airport's multi-year airport expansion, development and improvement program is underway. • Airport Expansion Development Program (AEDP) is a large scale, highly visible infrastructure project requiring tremendous labor, resources, and coordination. • SMBR developed the Active Construction Equity (ACE) Outreach Plan that assists contractors with their communications and outreach, connecting DBE, MBE and WBE firms to contracting opportunities. 3 ACE Outreach Plan What is the Plan? • Plan serves as a comprehensive framework to assist prime contractors in their efforts to communicate opportunities and project information for the Journey with AUS Airport Expansion and Development Program (AEDP) to certified DBE/MBE/WBEs Why this Plan Matters? • Plan emphasizes stronger connections between Contractors and subcontractors, and aims to streamline these interactions, making it easier for certified firms to stay informed and engaged. • Helps ensure underrepresented, under supported and underutilized businesses are a key part of Austin’s economic growth 4 Strategic Priorities Boosting Participation: Increase the number of DBE/MBE/WBE firms involved in the airport expansion projects. Long-Term Growth: Provide opportunities necessary for these businesses to grow. Building Stronger Partnerships: Foster collaboration between AUS, SMBR, Contractors, and Subcontractors. 5 Contractor Expectations Host: Pre-Proposal Outreach meeting(s) based on construction phases and scope(s). Create and Distribute Marketing Material: Share with SMBR and AUS to further outreach. Support News Media: Utilize Local and Minority Serving News Media list to advertise outreach events. Contractor must utilize all media organizations from the list. Partner with Orgs and Local Chambers: Utilize the Partner Organizations and Local Chamber (Minority Trade Alliance members) list to advertise and promote events. 6 ACE Outreach Form Contractors will utilize the ACE Outreach Form to document their planned outreach and engagement activities, ensuring that all efforts to engage certified MBE/WBE/DBE firms are transparent, structured, and meet outreach requirements. • Project Information: Provide your Sourcing Number, Contract Number, and Official Project Form Details Name • Contact Information • Outreach Event Details: • Purpose • Location • Event Description • Information regarding SMBR Vendor Availability List 7 Tracking and Compliance Required Documentation: Contractors must submit attendance records, participant feedback, and outreach …
