BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Downtown Commission Recommendation Number 20250219-005: High Level Goals For DAP Update Recommendation WHEREAS the Austin Council on August 14, 2024, passed Resolution 20240814-028 calling for an update to the Downtown Austin Plan (DAP); WHEREAS the Downtown Commission (DTC) of the City of Austin is charged with stewarding the DAP; and WHEREAS the DTC Commissioners have received presentations concerning the central city plans of other cities similar to Austin; and WHEREAS the DTC has received a presentation from the Planning Department concerning the City’s preliminary plans for evaluating the needs of downtown both current and anticipated, drafting an updated DAP to meet those needs, and implementing the DAP once adopted; and WHEREAS the DTC DAP Working Group has communicated with other downtown stakeholders; and WHEREAS the DTC desires that the DAP update be successful, comprehensive and accomplished in a timely manner; and WHEREAS the Planning Department has presented a memo to the City Council outlining the estimated cost, scope, and preliminary timeline for the DAP Update; and WHEREAS Downtown Austin has changed significantly since the completion of the original DAP; and WHEREAS the DTC has identified certain high-level goals for the DAP Update. NOW THEREFORE we, the commissioners of the Austin Downtown Commission, do hereby strongly recommend and urge that the early planning for and initial steps in creating the DAP Update adopt and keep in mind the following goals: For maximum efficacy, therefore, the new DAP should comprise a comprehensive 1. reconsideration of downtown rather than mere updates to the existing plan. The DAP should support the ongoing evolution of a safe, vibrant, and beautiful downtown 2. which includes increased residential population, a diversity of uses at a range of price points, including active cultural and civic uses, and which is responsive to emerging trends. Keeping in mind that municipal plans frequently exist solely as aspirations and are not 3. implemented in any effective manner or at all, and in order to ensure effective use of city resources, the DAP should specifically identify a funding mechanism for implementation and include the creation of a single city entity with sufficient authority to ensure cohesive, effective implementation of the DAP and keep the DTC informed of its progress in developing the DAP Update. The City of Austin should contract with a high-quality consultant to carry out the planning 4. and give the consultant the freedom to approach the plan and …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20250219-002 Date: February 19, 2025 Subject: 2024 Annual Report on City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department Managed Concessions on Lady Bird (Town) Lake Motion by: Jennifer Bristol Second by: Mariana Krueger WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission has received a staff briefing of the 2024 Annual Report on City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) Managed Concessions on Lady Bird (Town) Lake; and WHEREAS, The Annual Concession Report is created as the result of an Austin City Code provision. That ordinance states: § 8-1-73 - DEPARTMENT REPORT AND BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS. (A) On or before January 31st of each year, the director shall deliver a report to the board and the Environmental Commission on the concessions granted under this division. (B) A report prepared under this section shall include: (1) the name of each concession operating in Town Lake Metropolitan Park; (2) an income and expenditure statement for each concession; (3) the total number of watercrafts rented in Town Lake Metropolitan Park; and (4) a statement describing any problems that are caused or created by a concession. (C) The board and the Environmental Commission may make a recommendation related to: (1) continuing an existing concession; (2) terminating an existing continuation; and (3) issuing a request for proposal for an expiring or new concession under this division. WHEREAS, City staff presented the Environmental Commission with the report in February 2025 in two separate meetings; and WHEREAS, The Environmental Commission requests Council initiate a code update to reflect the following: A.) Concessions report to the Environmental Commission shall include concessions from parks other than Lady Bird Lake, B.) Only be presented an environmental impact assessment of those concessions; and WHEREAS, The Environmental Commission requests City Council initiate the establishment of a citizen advisory commission to assist with the oversite of the concession in all CoA parks and public lands. The new Commission or committee shall include a member of the Environmental Commission, Parks Board, and other related commissions and boards; and 1 of 2 THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission approves the 2024 concessions report acknowledging that staff meet the current code. We will consider the 2025 report next year, so long as it reflects the requests above and reflects the mission of this commission. Additional Recommendations: 1. Address the erosion around Lady Bird Lake and report on the revenue used from the concessions to repair the erosion. 2. Delay the implementation …
C I T Y O F A U S T I N | F e b r u a r y 1 9 , 2 0 2 5 Bond Oversight Commission Bond Oversight Commission C I T Y O F A U S T I N | F e b r u a r y 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 | F e b r u a r y 1 9 , 2 0 2 5 Bond Oversight Commission Bond Oversight Commission 2018 BOND Proposition A – Affordable Housing P r e s e n t e r : N a m e J a m e y M a y T i t l e H o u s i n g a n d C o m m u n i t y D e v e l o p m e n t O f f i c e r C I T Y O F A U S T I N | F e b r u a r y 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 A Affordable Housing The issuance of $250,000,000 in tax supported general obligation bonds and notes for planning, constructing, renovating, improving, and equipping affordable housing Bond Oversight Commission facilities for low income and moderate income persons and families, and acquiring land and interests in land and property necessary to do so, funding loans and …
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Commission on Veterans Affairs Recommendation Number: 20250219-006 WHEREAS, the City of Austin seeks to be a national leader in supporting its veteran and military community by providing comprehensive services and addressing critical issues such as housing, employment, mental health, and community reintegration; WHEREAS, the Commission on Veterans Affairs has accumulated information concerning the needs of veterans in the Austin community through testimony from community members, veteran service organizations, non-profit groups, and city employees as well as the 2024 Texas Veterans Needs Assessment indicating that current support and access to Veteran services in Austin is insufficient; WHEREAS, the City Council passed Resolution No. 20240814-021 directing the City Manager to develop a Veterans Affairs Action Plan to address recommendations for staffing, budget, organizational structure, and resources necessary for the effective provision of services; WHEREAS, the Interim Director, Office of Equity and Inclusion reported to the Mayor and City Council in January 2025 that she reviewed and concurs with the 2024 Texas Veterans Needs Assessment that barriers exist in the City of Austin to ensuring local veterans have access to services and support; WHEREAS, the City Council has previously recognized the great need for Veteran support services and adopted Resolution No. 20211209-057 directing the City Manager to explore the establishment of a Veterans and Military Affairs Office, identifying costs, possible funding sources, and steps associated with establishing this office; WHEREAS, the Commission on Veterans Affairs passed Recommendations No. 20200115-B003 and No. 20240320-006 encouraging consolidation of all veteran and military-related initiatives, programs, and personnel dispersed throughout the City of Austin government into a single office to improve efficiency, accountability, and service delivery; and WHEREAS, establishing an Office of Military and Veterans Affairs reporting to the City Manager, as is found in most large cities in Texas, will strengthen the City’s commitment to addressing the needs of Veterans in our community and supporting the Veterans and currently serving National Guard and Reserve members working in the City of Austin government. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Commission on Veterans Affairs recommends the creation of an Office of Military and Veterans Affairs. The Commission recommends the following: 1. The Office should report to the City Manager. Employees will engage with Federal, State, and County government officials and across the City of Austin government. 2. The Office should seek to maximize Federal and State funding available for Veteran programs to support City activities. 3. …
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, February 19, 2025 The Environmental Commission convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Bedford called the Environmental Commission Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Perry Bedford, Jennifer Bristol, Hanna Cofer, Justin Fleury, Mariana Krueger, Colin Nickells, Haris Qureshi, Melinda Schiera, David Sullivan Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Richard Brimer Commissioners Absent: None PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on February 5, 2025 The minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on February 5, 2025, were approved on Commissioner Krueger’s motion, Commissioner Schiera’s second on a 10-0 vote. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Presentation, discussion, and action regarding a recommendation to Austin City Council on the creation, continuation, termination, and status of a concession including issuance of a Request for Proposal for a concession in Town Lake Metropolitan Park for inclusion in the joint report between the Parks and Recreation Board and the Environmental Commission that is provided to City Council annually – Karen Charles, Contract Management Specialist, and Denisha Cox, Contract Management Supervisor, Parks and Recreation Department. Speakers: Karen Charles, PARD 1 1. 2. Denisha Cox, PARD Pat Rossett, PARD Jesús Aguirre, PARD Christine Chute Canul, PARD Holly Reed Ricardo Chavana Dorothy Barnett Laura Massengale Craig Nazor Phil Thomas Bertha Rendon Delgado Ted Eubanks A motion to recommend the PARD concessions report was made on Commissioner Bristol’s motion and Commissioner Kruger’s second. An amendment to the original motion to state the commission “approves the 2024 concessions report acknowledging that staff meets the current code” passed on Commissioner Sullivan’s motion, seconded by Commissioner Bristol, on an 8-1 vote. Commissioner Brimer voted against. Commissioner Cofer recused from the agenda item. An amendment by Commissioner Brimer to delay the implementation of Phase II of the Trail Conservancy POMA passed with no objection. Commissioner Cofer recused from the agenda item. An amendment to delay the implementation of the Expedition School concession failed due to a lack of a second. Commissioner Cofer recused from the agenda item. The original motion with amendments passed on an 8-1 vote. Commissioner Brimer voted against. Commissioner Cofer recused from the agenda item. Discussion and recommendation on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Austin Light Rail – Commissioners Sullivan and Qureshi A motion to postpone the draft environmental impact statement …
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Economic Prosperity Commission Recommendation Number: 20250219-005: Chapter 380 Programs WHEREAS, Austin City Council recently approved changes to the Chapter 380 Program under Ordinance No. 20240926-013. WHEREAS, The revised Chapter 380 program guidelines indicate that specific goals for program and project metrics will be defined during the rule promulgation and development phase within the first year of implementation. Effectively, pausing the program for one year. WHEREAS, Publishing a temporary scoring matrix would allow applications to be processed in 2025 and ensure that economic development efforts are not stalled during this transition period. WHEREAS, The new program guidelines emphasize the importance of addressing market conditions and supporting “high-impact” projects, stating that unique and market-competitive projects may be considered on a case-by-case basis. WHEREAS, The City of Austin and Travis County have developed a comprehensive Food Plan, designed to address long-term infrastructure needs. The need to urgently address food and nutrition resources is apparent. WHEREAS, The Del Valle has been identified as low-income, low-access area (formerly identified as a “food desert”) by the USDA. This region has long faced challenges related to food accessibility, which directly impacts economic opportunity and community well-being. WHEREAS, By aligning economic incentives with meaningful community benefits, the City can leverage the Chapter 380 Program to drive equitable economic development while addressing critical public health needs. Addressing food access in Del Valle is a strategic use case for economic development incentives. WHEREAS, Leveraging lessons learned from recent public-private partnerships, we will seek to have community input from the populations most impacted from the outset and at every stage of the process. While bearing in mind the need to move at the greatest speed possible to meet community need. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Economic Prosperity Commission recommends that the City publish a temporary scoring matrix for Chapter 380 Programs; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Economic Prosperity Commission recommends that the City develop an incentive program that directly supports businesses and initiatives that enhance access to healthy food options in Del Valle. Date of Approval: February 19, 2025 Record of the vote: Motioned by: Chair Michael Nahas Seconded by: Commissioner Amy Rister Vote: 8-0 Against: None Abstain: None Absent: Commissioners Attest: _____________________________________________ For: Chair Nahas, Commissioners Gonzales, Hitchingham, Noel, Rister, Valdez Sanchez, Zapata
Downtown Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, February 19, 2025 DOWNTOWN COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2025 The Downtown Commission convened the regular meeting on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at City Hall, 301W 2nd St, in a hybrid meeting format. COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE August Harris, Chair Ed Ishmael, Vice-Chair Peter Breton David Carroll Kimberly Levinson Charles Peveto Sania Shifferd COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE REMOTELY Liz Coufal Jennifer Franklin Nkiru Gelles Amy Mok Anne-Charlotte Patterson Nelly Paulina Ramírez Spencer Schumacher CALL TO ORDER Chair Harris called the meeting of the Downtown Commission to order at 5:30 pm. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Philip Whiley – Observations on Austin Land Development Code APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Downtown Commission regular called meeting on January 15, 2025. The minutes from the meeting on January 15, 2025, were approved on Commissioner Levinson’s motion, Commissioner Shifferd’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Breton was off the dais. Commissioner Lavigne was absent. Downtown Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, February 19, 2025 STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding the Seaholm area multi-modal improvements by Alex Payson, Capital Improvement Program Manager, Austin Transportation and Public Works. The presentation was made by Alex Payson, Capital Improvement Program Manager, Austin Transportation and Public Works. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Update on the progress of the Austin Light Rail. Presentation by Austin Transit Partnership staff. The presentation was made by Sean Barry and Deron Lozano, Austin Transit Partnership. 4. Discussion of the proposed reorganization of certain Boards and Commissions as outlined in Austin City Council Resolution 20241212-133. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEM 5. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding High Level Goals for the Downtown Austin Plan Update. The motion to approve a Recommendation to Council regarding High Level Goals for the Downtown Austin Plan Update was approved on Commissioner Levinson’s motion, Commissioner Peveto’s second, on an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Lavigne was absent. Election of officers in April FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Chair Harris adjourned the meeting at 6:36 pm without any objection. The minutes were approved at the March 19, 2025, meeting on Commissioner Peveto’s motion, Commissioner Levinson’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Breton was absent.
Meeting of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee February 19, 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) Claire Hempel (Vice-Chair) Greg Anderson Awais Azhar Betsy Greenberg Lonny Stern CALL TO ORDER Present in person: Chair Flores Present via Webex Teleconference: Commissioners Azhar, Greenberg, Stern, Anderson (late 6:08pm) Absent: Vice-Chair Hempel 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 December 18, 2024, meeting minutes. 2. Motion by Commissioner Greenberg 2nd by Commissioner Azhar – unanimous with Chair Hempel and Commissioner Anderson absent 1 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. C20-2024-024 Area Plan Process Amendment. Discussion and possible action to recommend amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to specify an amendment process for area plans, including station area vision plans, when process is not already defined in another section of City code. City Staff: Stevie Greathouse, Division Manager, (512) 974-7226, Stevie.Greathouse@austintexas.gov. Stevie Greathouse presented. On a motion by Commissioner Greenberg and a second by Commissioner Azhar, the Committee voted 4-0 to recommend the proposed amendments, with Commissioner Anderson off the dais and Vice-Chair Hempel absent. 3. Update on Active and Upcoming Code Amendments. City Staff: Jonathan Lee, Planning Department, DISCUSSION ITEMS (512) 974-7232, Jonathan.Lee@austintexas.gov. Jonathan Lee presented. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Staff briefing on existing zoning regulations and active code amendments in the North Burnet/Gateway area. Sponsor: Commissioner Stern. Discussion and possible action on code amendments related to commercial uses in the Density Bonus 90 (DB-90) program. Sponsor: Commissioner Greenberg. ADJOURNMENT Adjourned at 6:55pm 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 …
COMMISSION ON VETERAN AFFAIRS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, Feb 19, 2025 The COMMISSION ON VETERANS AFFAIRS convened in a REGULAR Meeting on WEDNESDAY, February 19, 2025, at the City of Austin Permitting & Development Center at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752. Commissioner Armando Gonzales called the COMMISSION ON VETERANS AFFAIRS MEETING to order at 7:07pm CST. Commissioners in Attendance: Armando Gonzales Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Patrick Bissett Amber Schleuning William Dahlstrom Curtis Wyman Michael Mcinerney Commissioners Absent: Maria Brown-Spence Philip Reichert Mark Balch Gustavo Ramirez Christopher Wilson Staff in Attendance: Beverly Davis – Deputy Director, Office of Equity and Inclusion Jesus Simental – Veterans Administrator, Office of Equity and Inclusion PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. The minutes from the meeting of 1/15/2025 were approved on Commissioner Armando Gonzales’s motion, second by Patrick Bissett on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Maria Brown-Spence, Mark Balch, Philip Reichert, Gustavo Ramirez, and Christopher Wilson were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS DISCUSSION ITEMS the March meeting. 2. Staff liaison, Jesus Simental, discussed the use of social media under the newly established Office of Equity and Inclusion. At this point it’s too early to determine how that process is going to work and the use of the Equity social media to get veteran information out to the public, more to follow. 3. Presentation by Kim DeLorenzo from Tunnel to Towers Foundation was rescheduled to 4. Presentation by David Gray from Homeless Strategy Office was rescheduled to the March meeting. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS the agenda. 5. The only budget resolutions for FY 2025 that was discussed and voted on was item 6 of 6. The Commission discussed the need for a Veteran Resource Center, who it will serve and what agencies would be part of it. Additionally there was discussion on establishment of a veterans affairs office. Recommendation 20250219-006 was generated to stand up a Veteran Resource Center and create a veterans affairs office. A vote was taken to put forth the Recommendation. Commissioner Armando Gonzales motioned and Patrick Bissett second it on a 6-0 vote, Commissioner Maria Brown- Spence, Mark Balch, Philip Reichert, Gustavo Ramirez, and Christoper Wilson were absent. 7. Commissioner Amber Schleuning requested to discuss the veterans survey that was FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS recently disseminated. ADJOURNMENT END: 7:42 PM 8. Commissioner Gonzales made the motion to adjourn, Michael Mcinerney second on a 6- 0 vote. Commissioner Maria Brown-Spence, Mark Balch, Philip …
WATER AND WASTEWATER COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, February 19, 2025 The Water and Wastewater Commission convened in a regular called meeting on February 19, 2025 at Waller Creek Center, 625 E 10th Street, Austin, Texas. Chair Turrieta called the Water and Wastewater Commission to order at 4:02 p.m. Commission Members in Attendance: Chair Susan Turrieta, Vice Chair Christopher Maxwell-Gaines, Judy Musgrove (remote), Mike Reyes, Marcela Tuñón Sion, Amanda Marzullo (remote), Alex Navarro, William Moriarty, Jesse Penn Commission Members Absent: Shwetha Pandurangi PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL There were no registered public speakers APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes from the January 15, 2025, regular meeting of the Water and Wastewater Commission. The minutes were approved on Commissioner Moriarty’s motion and Commissioner Maxwell-Gaines’ second on an 8-0 vote with Commissioner Pandurangi absent and Commissioner Marzullo off the dais. DISCUSSION AND ACTION 2. Recommend approval to authorize a contract for construction services for the 2020 Bond Substandard Streets Ross Road North with DeNucci Constructors, LLC, in the amount of $29,650,594.00 plus a $2,965,059.40 contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $32,615,653.40. Funding in the amount of $29,669,890.33 is available in the Capital Budget of the Transportation and Public Works Department and Funding in the amount of $2,945,763.07 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water. Recommended on Commissioner Tuñón Sion’s motion and Commissioner Reyes’ second on an 8-0 vote with Commissioner Pandurangi absent and Commissioner Marzullo off the dais. 3. Recommend approval of an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 15-9 (Utility Service Regulations) to authorize wastewater billing methodology for customers with onsite water reuse systems and customers with evaporative loss from cooling towers. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact. Recommended on Commissioner Maxwell-Gaines’ motion and Commissioner Moriarty’s second on a 9-0 vote with Commissioner Pandurangi absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 4. Staff briefing on proposed ordinance amending City Code Chapter 15-9 (Utility Service Regulations) to authorize an alternative wastewater billing methodology for customers with onsite water reuse systems and customers with evaporative loss from cooling towers. Supervising Engineer Katherine Jashinski provided a briefing and answered questions from Commissioners 5. Staff briefing on My ATX Water program implementation update. Assistant Director Randi Jenkins provided a briefing and answered questions from Commissioners COMMITTEE UPDATES 6. Update from the Austin Integrated Water Resource Planning Community Task Force meeting regarding Water Forward Plan implementation – Commissioner William Moriarty provided an update 7. Update …
(BOARD NAME) MEETING MINUTES (Day, Month Date, Year) Bond Oversight Commission REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, February 19, 2025 The Bond Oversight Commission convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair John Mc Nabb called the Bond Oversight Meeting to order at 2:02 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: John McNabb, Chair Zachary Bird Charles Curry Ramiro Diaz Kenneth Standley Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: JC Dwyer Edward McHorse Santiago Rodriguez PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Bond Oversight Commission Regular meeting on November 20, 2024. The minutes were approved at the February 19, 2025, meeting on Commissioner Standley’s motion and Commissioner Diaz’s second on a 7-0 vote with Commissioner Luca, Commissioner Gonzalez, Commissioner Wren absent and Commissioner Rodriguez off the dais. 1 (BOARD NAME) MEETING MINUTES (Day, Month Date, Year) Staff Briefings 2. Staff Briefing by the Austin Housing Department on the bond programs The presentation was made by Jamey May on the following: • Update on 2018 Bonds • Update on 2022 Bonds FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Construction timing permitting schedule Chair John McNabb adjourned the meeting at 2:59 p.m. without objection. The minutes were approved at the May 21, 2025, meeting on Chair McNabb’s motion, Commissioner Diaz’s second on a (6-0) vote with Commissioner Libal abstaining and Commissioner Gonzalez and Standley absent. 2 3
Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, February 19, 2025 ECONOMIC PROSPERITY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, February 19, 2025 The Economic Prosperity Commission convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 301 W. 2nd Street, Boards and Commissions Room 1101, in Austin, Texas. Chair Nahas called the Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting to order at 6:31 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance in Person: Michael Nahas (Chair) Amy Rister Raquel Valdez-Sanchez Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Aaron Gonzales Kelsey Hitchingham Amy Noel Ofelia Zapata PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Economic Prosperity Commission Regular Called Meeting on October 19, 2022. The minutes were approved with an amendment to remove “Chair” from before “Kelsey” and insert “Chair” before “Nathan Ryan” on Chair Nahas’ motion, Commissioner Hitchingham’s second, on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Zapata was off the dais. Commissioners Cantu, Dixon, and Ponder were absent. Item 1 was taken up after Item 2 without objection. 2. Approve the minutes of the Economic Prosperity Commission regular meeting on January 29, 2025. 1 Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, February 19, 2025 The minutes were approved without objection on Chair Nahas’ motion on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Zapata was off the dais. Commissioners Cantu, Dixon, and Ponder were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion on the long-term goals and strategic planning of the Economic Prosperity Commission. Discussion was held. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. 5. Conduct an emergency election for a Vice Chair of the Economic Prosperity Commission. Commissioner Rister was nominated for the role of Vice Chair by Chair Nahas, second by Commissioner Zapata. Commissioner Rister was elected as Vice Chair on Chair Nahas’ motion, Commissioner Zapata’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Cantu, Dixon, and Ponder were absent. Item 4 was taken up after Item 5 without objection. Discussion and possible action on a recommendation regarding Chapter 380 programs. The below recommendation was approved on Chair Nahas’ motion, Commissioner Rister’s second, on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Cantu, Dixon, and Ponder were absent. WHERE AS: Austin City Council recently approved changes to the Chapter 380 Program under Ordinance No. 20240926-013. WHERE AS: The revised Chapter 380 program guidelines indicate that specific goals for program and project metrics will be defined during the rule promulgation and development phase within the first year of implementation. Effectively, pausing the program for one year. WHERE AS: Publishing a temporary scoring …
REGULAR MEETING of the ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2025, 6:00 PM 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. Registration no later than 2 PM the day of the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. For more information on public comment, please see the agenda section “Speaker Registration.” Please contact Ella Garcia, Staff Liaison, for questions regarding speaker registration at LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-978-0821. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Hank Smith – Chair (District 8) Betsy Greenberg – Vice-Chair (District 6) Carrie Thompson – Secretary (District 10) Alejandra Flores – Parliamentarian (District 5) Scott Boone (District 1) Felix De Portu (District 4) David Fouts (District 2) William D. Floyd (Mayor’s Representative) Ryan Puzycki (District 7) Lonny Stern (District 3) Taylor Major (District 9) EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) 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 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER Executive Liaison: Joi Harden, 512-974-1617 Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0821 Attorney: Steven Maddoux, 512-974-6080 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first four speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on February 6, 2025. PUBLIC HEARINGS C14-2024-0177 - 2311 W. Howard Lane Project; District 7 2311 West Howard Lane, Walnut Creek 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Duque Estates, LLC (Gabriel Aviles) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: I.T. Gonzalez Engineers (Bill Graham) GR to CS Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austinxas.gov Planning Department 3. Rezoning: C14-2024-0169 - Zimmerman SF North; District 6 11300 Zimmerman Lane, Bull Creek Watershed Location: Owner/Applicant: Barbara Allen Agnew and Brian Matthew Smith Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Jackson Walker LLP (Pamela Madere) DR to SF-6 Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, …
