OUR VALUES | STEWARDS These represent the core values that we, as Watershed Protection staff, aspire to as stewards of Austin’s watersheds. They were formally adopted by leadership in 2025 after extensive conversations with staff across the department about what matters most in how we do our work. As stewards, we care for our watersheds and safeguard our infrastructure to support the communities that rely on them. We recognize the environment’s fundamental connection to protecting health and safety. We address urgent needs while planning for a sustainable and resilient future. We use public funds responsibly and transparently to implement solutions. We are committed to equity, prioritizing efforts to achieve fair outcomes for all. Through shared stewardship, we collaborate with city and community partners, leveraging our collective wisdom and strengths. Staff at the Central Texas Juneteenth Parade SERVICE Show up TEAMWORK Paddle together EQUITY Lifts all boats WISDOM Reflect and listen ACCOUNTABILITY Anchor trust RESILIENCE Ride the waves DEDICATION Dive in SUSTAINABILITY Shape tomorrow Service is at the core of our work, ensuring we provide high quality support and effective solutions to the community. • We hold ourselves to the highest standards of customer service by listening, engaging, and responding in a timely manner. • We provide accurate and consistent service to our internal customers to ensure our staff works safely and effectively while serving the community. We promote teamwork and collaboration, knowing we can rely on each other and that we are stronger when we work together. • We invest time and effort in cultivating effective teams, characterized by mutual support and respect for each other as whole people. • We value collaboration beyond our department, understanding that working across agencies and with community members is essential to achieving our missions. We are committed to equity by acknowledging that different people and environments need different resources to thrive. • We foster a workplace where everyone is valued, empowered, and has the chance to succeed and grow. • We prioritize our work towards achieving equal outcomes for all. We strive for excellence in our work by leveraging the wisdom of our staff, community, and watersheds. • We learn from the knowledge and experiences of our community, ensuring their voices shape our work and guide our decisions. • We foster a culture of creativity, continuous learning, and data- informed decision making. We hold ourselves accountable to each other, our community, and the …
COMMUNITY PRIORITIES Connecting with our community ambassadors The community priorities were developed through several years of listening, surveying, and working directly with Austin residents, especially those historically left out of city planning. Input was gathered through a multi-year community engagement process. Across these efforts, residents consistently raised concerns about flooding, water quality, equity, access to natural spaces, and the need for clearer communication and proactive action from the City. These findings were synthesized into draft themes and priorities. The Community Activation Group (CAG) then refined and validated these priorities to ensure they reflected community needs and values. While these priorities highlight areas where the community sees the greatest opportunities for improvement, they do not encompass the full scope of our work. Our core services and functions remain the foundation of what we do, and we will continue delivering them reliably. The recommendations identified here are intended to build on that foundation, addressing gaps and strengthening the programs that matter most to residents. Some of the community recommendations outlined in this section may go beyond what our department can directly lead. To address these priorities, we will need to rely on strong partnerships and connections with other city departments, community organizations, and residents. Through collaboration on initiatives such as parks, trails, and housing, we can expand our impact and work together to make meaningful progress. The community priorities and our department values share a common focus on equity, resilience, sustainability, and collaboration. Acting as stewards, we draw on the wisdom of the community to guide decisions, prepare for challenges, and shape solutions. By grounding our work in these values, we aim to deliver results that are measurable and enduring. 47 Community Priorities: 1. EQUITY & INCLUSION 2. FLOOD MITIGATION & EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS 3. CLIMATE RESILIENCE & SUSTAINABILITY 4. NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION & RESTORATION 5. ACCESSIBILITY & PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT 6. TRUST & COLLABORATION 7. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT & GROWTH 8. SUPPORT FOR UNHOUSED & VULNERABLE POPULATIONS 9. EDUCATION & YOUTH ENGAGEMENT 10. INNOVATION & LEADERSHIP Students showing their #creeklove at Barton Springs University Rain to River: A Strategic Plan to Protect Austin’s Creeks & Communities | FINAL DRAFT 1. EQUITY & INCLUSION Ensure historically underserved communities have equitable access to resources and decision-making processes. S S E N D E R A P E R P Y C N E G R E M E I I & N O T A G …
Rain to River: Austin Watershed Protection Strategic Plan Review and Adoption Environmental Commission Austin Watershed Protection | April 15, 2026 What is Rain to River? Austin Watershed Protection’s Strategic Plan to Protect Austin’s Creeks and Communities Guiding Blueprint for Department Communication Resource – Establishes our mission, – Helps explain our vision, and values – Sets strategies and direction for the next 10 years work and priorities to staff, policymakers, and the community Note: Rain to River will update and replace the current Watershed Protection Strategic Plan 2 Guiding Principles for the Plan • • • • • • Center the needs of vulnerable populations Engage the community through clear and open communication Align our aspirations with community priorities Strengthen partnerships for greater impact Empower our leaders to advocate for our mission Create a dynamic and inclusive framework 3 Plan Highlights • Our mission remains unchanged to reduce the impacts of flooding, erosion, and water pollution • Reflects how we will strengthen and adapt our work to center community and build resilience • Expands our focus to include community voices, lived experience, and shared stewardship as essential components of our infrastructure • Holistic and proactive approach that balances immediate needs with our long-term vision • Equity not as a one-time initiative, but as an ongoing practice rooted in accountability and trust 4 Our Challenges • Climate change is driving more extreme weather, including more intense storms and prolonged drought • Historic inequities have left some neighborhoods more exposed to flooding and degraded waterways • Urbanization and development add pressure to our natural environment and infrastructure • Housing costs are driving displacement of residents and an increase in people experiencing homelessness 5 Community Engagement • Robust and inclusive process that spanned multiple years • We identified stakeholder groups that have been historically underrepresented in our past planning efforts and worked to engage with them more directly • We partnered with local organizations, community ambassadors, and advocacy groups to reach residents in every district • Engagement took many forms—surveys, interviews, focus groups, neighborhood meetings, and community events 6 Community Activation Group The Community Activation Group (CAG) helped shape the content of the plan and ensured that the diverse voices of our community are integral to the Rain to River planning process and Austin Watershed Protection’s work. • Diverse community leaders with expertise in the environment, community health, and disaster preparedness and recovery • …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING ELECTRIC BOARD Wednesday April 15, 2026 @ 10:00 AM- In Person/Web Ex PERMITTING DEVELOPMENT CENTER/ 1st FLOOR, CONF RM 1401-1402 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, contact rick.arzola@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: David Johnson- Chair; Gabe Flores- Vice Chair; Cochren, Joel; Deschaine, David; Grant, Michael; Goss, Delwin; Hernandez, Joseph; King, Kenny; Shope, Victoria; Wallace, Rogelio CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMUNICATION: 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 Electrical Board Regular Called Meeting of January 21, 2026 DISCUSSION 2. Update on Austin Energy Disconnect program team on any changes to the contractor registration or disconnect program 3. Update with Austin Energy metering team on the proposed changes in the Austin Energy Criteria Manual 4. Update on the 2026 National Electrical Code ordinance. 5. Discussion on Commercial Plan Review update; Submittals, on time ratio and staffing. 6. Discussion on Building and Trade Contractor Service update; permit application process, turnaround times and staffing. 7. Discussion with Commercial and Residential Inspection staff on updates regarding staff vacancies and timely inspections. DISCUSSION AND ACTION 8. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and V. Chair FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Rick Arola at Austin Development Services Department, at 512-974-2417 or rick.arzola@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more rick.arzola@austintexas.gov information on the Electrical Board please contact Rick Arzola at 512-974-2417 and
REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE ECONOMIC PROSPERITY COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026, 6:30 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM, #1101 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Economic Prosperity Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Chelsea Pfeifer at chelsea.pfeifer@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2498. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Commissioner Appointment Nicole Tomaszewski Ofelia Zapata District 1 District 2 Raquel Valdez Sanchez (Vice Chair) District 3 Michael Nahas Kevin Roberts Shakeel Rashed CALL TO ORDER District 4 District 5 District 6 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Commissioner Zain Pleuthner VACANT Appointment District 7 District 8 Aaron Gonzales (Chair) District 9 Aditi Joshi Jake Randall District 10 Mayor 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 Economic Prosperity Commission regular meeting on February 25, 2026 and the Special Called meeting on March 16, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation on an Economic Snapshot of Central Texas. Presentation by Chair Gonzales. 3. Discussion of priority initiatives related to the use of Artificial Intelligence as it relates to construction and job creation. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION 4. Approve a revised version of Recommendation 20251119-010: Pensions and OPEB Benefits based on additional information received from stakeholders. Approve an impact assessment framework and recommendation approval guidelines for the Economic Prosperity Commission. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. 5. 6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Chelsea Pfeifer at the Austin City Clerk’s Office, at 512-974-2498 or chelsea.pfeifer@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the …
ECONOMIC PROSPERITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2026 ECONOMIC PROSPERITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2026 The Economic Prosperity Commission convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at Permitting and Development Center, Rooms 1401 & 1402, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, Texas. Chair Gonzales called the Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting to order at 6:47 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Aaron Gonzales, Chair Aditi Joshi Michael Nahas Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jacob Randall Nicole Tomaszewski Ofelia Zapata PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Economic Prosperity Commission Regular Meeting on January 21, 2026. The minutes from the Economic Prosperity Commission regular meeting on January 21, 2026 were approved on Commissioner Joshi’s motion and Commissioner Nahas’ second on a 6-0 vote. Vice Chair Valdez Sanchez and Commissioners Cantu, Rashed, and Pleuthner were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion regarding the city’s FY 2026-27 budget process. Discussed. 1 ECONOMIC PROSPERITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2026 3. 4. 5. Discussion regarding the city’s boards & commissions bylaw amendment process. Chair Gonzales made a motion to postpone Items 3, 6 and 7 to the March 18, 2026 regular meeting, seconded by Commissioner Joshi. The motion did not pass, on a 5-1 vote. Commissioner Nahas voted nay. Vice Chair Valdez Sanchez and Commissioners Cantu, Rashed, and Pleuthner were absent. Discussed. Discussion regarding priority policy areas for potential Working Groups. Discussed. Update on outreach efforts regarding Recommendation 20251119-010: Pensions and OPEB Benefits. Update was given by Commissioner Nahas. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. 7. Approve a revised version of Recommendation 20251119-010: Pensions and OPEB Benefits based on additional information received from stakeholders. Chair Gonzales made a motion to postpone Items 3, 6 and 7 to the March 18, 2026 regular meeting, seconded by Commissioner Joshi. The motion did not pass, on a 5-1 vote. Commissioner Nahas voted nay. Vice Chair Valdez Sanchez and Commissioners Cantu, Rashed, and Pleuthner were absent. Withdrawn due to lack of quorum. Approve an impact assessment framework and recommendation approval guidelines for the Economic Prosperity Commission. Chair Gonzales made a motion to postpone Items 3, 6 and 7 to the March 18, 2026 regular meeting, seconded by Commissioner Joshi. The motion did not pass, on a 5-1 vote. Commissioner Nahas voted nay. Vice Chair Valdez Sanchez and Commissioners Cantu, Rashed, and Pleuthner were absent. Withdrawn due to lack of quorum. Chair …
ECONOMIC PROSPERITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MARCH 16, 2026 ECONOMIC PROSPERITY COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2026 The Economic Prosperity Commission convened in a special called meeting on Monday, March 16, 2026 at Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas. Chair Gonzales called the Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting to order at 5:09 P.M. Commissioners in Attendance: Aaron Gonzales, Chair Michael Nahas Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Aditi Joshi Zain Pleuthner Jacob Randall Shakeel Rashed Nicole Tomaszewski Raquel Valdez Sanchez PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 1. Approve a revised version of Recommendation 20251119-010: Pensions and OPEB Benefits based on additional information received from stakeholders. The recommendation and possible amendments were discussed. The following amendment was made by Chair Gonzales and seconded by Vice Chair Valdez Sanchez. The amendment was to reinsert the following sections that were previously struck through: “WHEREAS, the City of Austin’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report says “The deficit in governmental unrestricted net position is largely due to the net 1 ECONOMIC PROSPERITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MARCH 16, 2026 pension liability of $2.3 billion and other postemployment benefits (OPEB) liability of $1.9 billion.” AND “Request that the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) require a prudent, financially conservative discount rate and use it for the liabilities used to calculate the City’s total governmental activities net position.” The motion to approve the amendment failed on a 3-3 vote with Chair Gonzales, Vice Chair Valdez Sanchez and Commissioner Joshi voting Aye, and Commissioners Pleuthner, Randall and Tomaszewski voting Nay. Commissioners Nahas and Rashed abstained. Commissioner Zapata was absent. The motion to approve the recommendation without amending was made by Chair Gonzales and seconded by Vice Chair Valdez Sanchez. Chair Gonzales called the question. Commissioner Tomaszewski objected to calling the question. The motion to proceed with calling the question failed on a 3-5 vote with Chair Gonzales, Vice Chair Valdez Sanchez and Commissioner Joshi voting Aye, and Commissioners Pleuthner, Randall, Tomaszewski, Nahas and Rashed voting Nay. Commissioner Zapata was absent. Chair Gonzales withdrew the item without objection. 2. Approve an impact assessment framework and recommendation approval guidelines for the Economic Prosperity Commission. Withdrawn without objection. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Approve a revised version of the pension recommendation. Approve an impact assessment framework and recommendation approval guidelines. Chair Gonzales made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:18 p.m., seconded by Commissioner Joshi and passed on a unanimous vote. …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE DOWNTOWN COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026 AT 5:30 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 W 2ND ST. AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Downtown Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Ryan Sperling, 512-974-3568, ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Ed Ishmael, Chair Rebecca Bernhardt Pat Buchta David Carroll Kevin Chen Liz Coufal Jennifer Franklin Kimberly Levinson, Vice Chair Nathan McDaniel Charles Peveto Nancy Pollak Sania Shifferd Joe Silva Philip Wiley AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Downtown Commission regular meeting of March 11, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing regarding updates to the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan. Presentation by Chris Ryerson, Division Manager and Evelyn Mitchell, Planner Principal, Austin Planning. 3. Briefing regarding Downtown Density Bonus Phase I Updates. Briefing by Nicholas Smith, Planner Senior and Stevie Greathouse, Capital Program Consultant, Austin Planning. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Presentation providing a general update on progress and plans for the new Austin Convention Center. Presentation by Katy Zamesnik, Interim Director, Austin Convention Center. 5. Presentation regarding the Red River Cultural District’s economic impact on the downtown area. Presentation by Nicole Klepadlo, Executive Director, Red River Cultural District. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Approve a recommendation to Council regarding renaming Cesar Chavez Street. 7. Conduct officer elections for Chair and Vice Chair. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Ryan Sperling at the Austin City Clerk’s Office, at 512-974-3568 or ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional …
REGULAR MEETING DOWNTOWN COMMISSION MINUTES WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026 The Downtown Commission convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 301 W 2nd St. in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Levinson called the Downtown Commission Meeting to order at 5:46 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Kimberly Levinson (Vice Chair) Pat Buchta David Carroll Sania Shifferd Joe Silva Phillip Wiley Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Ed Ishmael (Chair) Kevin Chen Gina Houston PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Downtown Commission regular meeting of February 18, 2026. The February 18, 2026 minutes were approved on Commissioner Buchta’s motion, Commissioner Shifferd’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Coufal, Gelles, McDaniel, Peveto, and Pollak were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Update on the Central City District Plan. Presentation by Shanisha Johnson, Planner Principal, Austin Planning; Aaron A. May, AICP, Associate Principal, AECOM; and Sean P. Tapia, AICP, ENV SP, Digital and Geospatial, AECOM. 1 The presentation was made by Shanisha Johnson, Planner Principal, Austin Planning; Aaron A. May, AICP, Associate Principal, AECOM; and Sean P. Tapia, AICP, ENV SP, Digital and Geospatial, AECOM. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Approve budget recommendations for the City of Austin FY2026-27 budget. The budget recommendation for the City of Austin FY2026-27 budget was approved on Chair Ishmael’s motion, Vice Chair Levinson’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Coufal, Gelles, McDaniel, Peveto, and Pollak were absent. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Report on cultural funding for programs from the Arts Commission. ADJOURNMENT Vice Chair Levinson adjourned the meeting at 6:48 p.m. without objection. 2
Imagine Austin Update Austin Planning | April 15, 2026 AGENDA Why Updating Imagine Austin Matters Overview of the Past Six Months Project Goals and Scope Advisory Groups Imagine Austin Plan Framework Imagine Austin Implementation Compact & Connected Project Timeline 2 Why Updating Imagine Austin Matters Provides a guiding framework Turning community, Council, and department priorities into actionable programs Cross-departmental alignment and collaboration Breaking down silos so departments can work together more easily and effectively Provides a strong foundation for decision making Guides choices with up-to-date policies and alignment across citywide plans Strengthens how the City operates Building a more proactive city 3 Overview of the Past Six Months AUG 28, 2025 SEP - NOV 2025 NOV 20, 2025 NOV 2025 - PRESENT Resolution Adopted Consultant Selected and Onboarded City Council Reallocated $1.5M of IA’s $3M Budget Project Rescoping Phase • Refined scope based on reduced project budget • Identified staff tasks and internal responsibilities 4 Project Goals Develop a Place Types map to support consistent land use planning throughout Austin that helps achieve citywide goals while recognizing the needs of different communities. Create regular engagement opportunities with the community. Update policies to provide clear guidance for current and future planning and decision-making. Refine the plan document for clearer organization and to be more user-friendly. Strengthen alignment between Imagine Austin and other citywide strategic plans to provide clearer direction and consistency. 5 Project Scope CONSULTANT LED CITY STAFF LED Project Support Existing Conditions and Future Trends Assessment Task 0 Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Engagement Vision and Goals Task 4 Priority Programs and Policies Land Use Goals and Policies Task 5 Place Types Palette and Methodology Place Types Map Task 6 Task 7 Task 8 Task 9 Plan Alignment Implementation Document Design Task 10 Plan Writing 6 Imagine Austin Community Working Group Evaluation and Selection Process Applications: ~360 applications Evaluation Committee comprised of seven departments Austin Communications and Engagement Austin Development Services Austin Housing Austin Planning Austin Public Health Austin Watershed Protection Final Working Group 45 members - aimed to reflect City of Austin demographics as closely as possible Duration: 5-6 meetings – Spring 2026 to Summer 2027 Goal: Support with the creation of the Place Types Map and policy revisions 7 …
Downtown Density Bonus Phase 1 – Proposal Austin Planning | Downtown Commission | 04/15/2026 Agenda • • • Background Existing Program & Process Proposed Changes • Urban Design Standards • Community Benefits | • Downtown Density Bonus Process • Stakeholder Engagement and Timeline 2 Background City Council Resolution Downtown Density Bonus Update Resolution No. 20240718-185 in July 2024 directed staff to update the Downtown Density Bonus (DDB) program Requested: Updates to gatekeeper requirements Integration of Rainey subdistrict Creation of new subdistricts Prioritization of accessibility and shade opportunities Simplification of the affordability program Alignment of the program with the Equitable Transit-Oriented Development (ETOD) overlay. Downtown Density Bonus – Phase 1 In response to Senate Bill 840, Council adopted Ordinance No. 20251023-063, which amended the Central Business District Zone and directed staff to update the DDB program by June 2026 for three DDB subdistricts 4 Existing Program & Process Phase 1 - Existing Height & FAR Map After the recent adoption of the Central Business District Zone amendments and updates to the DDB, the three subdistricts in Phase 1 have the following entitlements available via the DDB program: Core Subdistrict – 350ft of height and 25:1 FAR* Rainey Subdistrict – 350ft of height and 15:1 FAR* Convention Center Subdistrict – 350ft of height and 15:1 FAR* Applicants can request Council approval to exceed these entitlements *FAR limits are only applicable to commercial developments 6 Proposed Changes Phase I – Proposed Applicability Revised to remove the Red River Cultural District from Phase I To be updated and included in Phase II of the DDB Update DDB is a voluntary program Supersedes the following overlays: Capitol Dominance Overlay Equitable Transit-Oriented Development Density Bonus Waterfront Overlay 8 Phase I – Combining Districts Each combining district will have different entitlements/requirements. Phase I will create 2 combining districts: DDB400 has +400 ft DDB850 has +850 ft Additional height is additive to the property’s base zoning height limit E.g., a CBD-DDB400 site could build up to 750 ft (350 ft base height + 400 bonus ft) Sites will be rezoned into DDB400 in Phase I. Sites will be eligible to request rezoning into DDB850 through the standard rezoning process. Max height cannot be exceeded by Council approval. …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Downtown Commission Recommendation Number_________________________: RENAMING CESAR CHAVEZ STREET Recommendation: WHEREAS: the 1839 City of Austin City Plan the downtown street running parallel to and north shore of the Colorado River was named Water Avenue; and WHEREAS: in 1884, the Austin City Council renamed Water Avenue to 1st Street in an effort to modernize and simplify downtown navigation; and WHEREAS: in 1993, after his death, local community leaders petitioned the City to rename a major street after Cesar Chavez as a way of recognizing the contributions of the local Latino community and the progress in farm labor conditions achieved by the farm labor movement founded in part by him; and WHERAS; Latinos make up roughly a third of Austin’s population and have contributed immeasurably to the history, vibrance, culture and character of the City; and WHEREAS: the contributions of that community and that of the United Farm Workers organization are worthy of recognition; and WHEREAS: recent, disturbing allegations—corroborated by several victims—have caused many to re-evaluate the propriety of honoring Cesar Chavez with an Austin city street named for him; and WHEREAS: many City Council Members, Community Leaders, and Business owners, are on record supporting a street name change; and WHEREAS: the City Manager has stated that the City “firmly believe[s] that the right thing to do is move forward to remove his name from the street that runs through the heart of our city” and to do so “in partnership with our community, particularly those groups who have long supported the farmworkers movement and championed civil rights”; and WHEREAS: the renaming of the street should be a thoughtful process that engages key stakeholders and community leaders; and WHEREAS, a core value in our City is respecting the dignity and autonomy of its citizen; and WHEREAS, today, more than ever, when many of our national and state leaders venerate toxic masculinity, celebrate cruelty, embody a might equals right mentality, and work tirelessly to erode the autonomy of women over their own bodies, it is incumbent upon us to, whenever possible, take a stand in opposition to anyone who shows themselves to be less than fully respectful of each individual’s right of bodily self-determination. NOW THEREFORE it is the considered recommendation of the Downtown Commission that the City Manager, as soon as possible, initiate a process of community and stakeholder engagement to determine the most appropriate and expeditious path for: 1. …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSION ON VETERANS AFFAIRS On Wednesday April 15, 2026 at 7pm City of Austin Permitting & Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Room 1401/1402 Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Commission on Veterans Affairs may be participating by video conference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Jesus Simental at 512-974-7742 or email at jesus.simental@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Michael Mcinerney – Chair Amber Schleuning – Vice Chair William Dahlstrom Armando Gonzales Bryce Laake-Stanfield Jose Reyes Anita Roberts Christopher Wilson Lucas Castillo Fansu Ku VACANT – D1 CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES AGENDA 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Veteran Affairs Regular Meeting of Mar 18, 2026. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation and discussion by Gary Aaron from the City of Austin Equity and Inclusion office on developing a data-informed report designed to help the City of Austin better understand and address disparities in community conditions across neighborhoods. 3. Presentation and discussion by Jesus Simental regarding roles and responsibilities as the Veterans Administrator for the City on Austin. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and election of a Chair and Vice Chair for the Commission on Veterans Affairs. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Please call Jesus Simental at (512) 974-7742 or jesus.simental@austintexas.gov at Equity and Inclusion Department to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Commission on Veterans Affairs, please contact Jesus Simental at 512-974-7742 or jesus.simental@austintexas.gov.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CODES AND ORDINANCES JOINT COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER (PDC), ROOM 2103 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 Some members of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Jordan Feldman at (512) 974-7288, Jordan.Feldman@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Alejandra Flores, Chair Nadia Barrera-Ramirez, Vice Chair Betsy Greenberg Lonny Stern CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Felicity Maxwell Chris Gannon Casey Haney AGENDA Speakers signed up for public communication will each be allowed three minutes to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2. Approve the minutes of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee Special Called meeting on September 24, 2025. Approve the minutes of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee meeting on February 18, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. C20-2024-004 Citywide Density Bonus Program. Approve a recommendation to Planning Commission to amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to adopt a new citywide density bonus program that will replace Density Bonus 90 (DB90) and Vertical Mixed Use (V) combining districts and consist of five new combining districts that allow additional height and land uses and relax site development standards and compatibility in exchange for providing affordable housing and meeting certain requirements. 4. C20-2026-003 Amendments Related to Transit System Projects. Approve a recommendation to Planning Commission to amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) and amend Ordinance No. 20221115-048 to modify development review processes, methods to demonstrate water quality compliance, street design, and utility infrastructure design for the design and construction of certain transit system projects and related transit system infrastructure. 5. Officer Elections. Conduct elections for Chair and Vice Chair. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. …
Special Called Meeting of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee September 24, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Permitting and Development Center (PDC) – Room #2103 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee may be participating in the video conference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, call or email the board liaison, Jonathan Lee, at (512) 974-7232, Jonathan.Lee@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS Alejandra Flores (Chair) – Present Nadia Barrera-Ramirez (Vice Chair) – Present Betsy Greenberg – Present Lonny Stern – Absent Felicity Maxwell – Present Alice Woods – Present CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:01 PM. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Speakers signed up prior to commencement of the meeting will be allowed to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of July 16, 2025, meeting minutes. No comments. Approved unanimously. Motion by Commissioner Greenberg, 2nd by Vice Chair Barrera Ramirez. Commissioners Maxwell and Stern absent. 1 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Senate Bill 840 Briefing. Staff briefing on Senate Bill 840, a law passed by the 2025 Texas State Legislature that requires cities to allow multifamily and mixed-use development in commercial zoning. City staff: Jonathan Lee, Senior Planner, Austin Planning, (512) 974-7232, Jonathan.Lee@austintexas.gov, and Stevie Greathouse, Division Manager, Austin Planning, Stevie.Greathouse@austintexas.gov, (512) 974-7226 Stevie Greathouse, Austin Planning, presented. 3. C20-2025-010 CBD Amendments. Discussion and possible action to recommend amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to establish a maximum building height limit within the Central Business District (CBD) zoning district and to amend the Downtown Density Bonus Program (DDBP) and Rainey Street Subdistrict regulations to modify allowable maximum building height when participating in the DDBP. City staff: Stevie Greathouse, Division Manager, Austin Planning, Stevie.Greathouse@austintexas.gov, (512) 974-7226 Stevie Greathouse, Austin Planning, presented. Commissioner Greenberg moves to limit height to 220ft. Motion fails due to lack of second. The committee did not make a recommendation on this item. 4. Schedule of Active Code Amendments Briefing. Staff briefing on the September 2025 Schedule of Active Code Amendments Gantt Chart. City staff: Jonathan Lee, Austin Planning, (512) 974- …
CODES AND ORDINANCES JOINT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2026 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CODES AND ORDINANCES JOINT COMMITTEE DRAFT MINUTES WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER (PDC), ROOM 2103 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 The Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Flores called the codes and Ordinances Joint Committee Meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Alejandra Flores, Chair Betsy Greenberg Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Felicity Maxwell Lonny Stern Casey Haney joined the commission late at 6:47 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee meeting on December 2025. 17, The minutes from the Codes and Ordinance Joint Committee regular meeting on December 17, 2025, was approved unanimously on a 4-0 vote on a motion by Commissioner Greenberg, seconded by Chair Flores. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Approve a recommendation to the Planning Commission to amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to modify existing requirements and establish new requirements related to rezoning applications. that give notice of zoning and the posting of signs The motion to approve the recommendation to Planning Commission to amend City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to modify existing requirements and establish new requirements related to the posting of signs that give notice of zoning and rezoning DRAFT CODES AND ORDINANCES JOINT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2026 applications was approved on Commissioner Greenberg’s motion, seconded by Commissioner Maxwell on a vote 4-0 with the following changes: a. Revert 25-1-136 (B) to current code b. Change 25-1-136 (E) to “Require at least one street sign on every street frontage and require at least one sign every 200 feet along street frontage up to a maximum of three signs and a total of ten total.” c. Only applicable for the subject tract STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Staff briefing on the February 2026 Schedule of Active Code Amendments Gantt Chart. Presentation by Jordan Feldman, Principal Planner, Austin Planning. Jordan Feldman presented. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS The motion to approve an election for Chair and Vice Chair at the April 15, 2026, meeting was approved unanimously on a 5-0 vote on a motion by Chair Flores, seconded by Commissioner Greenberg. ADJOURNMENT Chair Flores adjourned the meeting at 6:53 …
Citywide Density Bonus Program Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee Briefing | April 15, 2026 Agenda ▪ Housing Affordability in Austin ▪ Density Bonus Programs ▪ What We’ve Heard ▪ Citywide Density Bonus Program Proposal ▪ Next Steps + Q&A Source: City of Austin 2 Housing Affordability in Austin Austin's Affordability Challenges Because Austin has seen population growth over recent decades and housing production has not kept up with this growth, housing costs have increased, making it more difficult for residents to find affordable housing. Affordable housing is a priority in policy initiatives for the City, including the City's historic investment in Project Connect. Source: City of Austin 4 Project Connect Project Connect includes investment in new light rail, a second commuter rail, and new high-frequency, high- capacity bus rapid transit (BRT) lines. New transit investment is often tied to housing development nearby, but new units can be unaffordable to those who rely on transit most. Policy efforts can increase the proportion of affordable housing in project areas so that new transit can meaningfully serve all Austinites. Source: CapMetro 5 Austin's Affordable Housing Needs ▪ The 2017 Austin Strategic Housing Blueprint set a goal of creating 60,000 new affordable units over 10 years while preserving existing affordable housing. ▪ The Blueprint advocates for the use of various strategies and tools, including: o Public subsidies and grants o Public-private partnerships o Fee waivers o Tax incentives o Density bonuses 6 Austin's Affordable Housing Needs ▪ Affordability is measured using Median Family Income (MFI). ▪ These figures help determine income limits for affordable housing programs, ensuring that rent levels or home sales prices are aligned with what families at various income levels can afford. Austin MFI Level Annual Income (4-person household) Monthly Rent Limit (2-bedroom) 30% 50% 60% 80% $40,150 $903 $66,900 $1,506 $80,280 $1,807 $104,200 $2,345 100% $133,800 $3,010 120% $160,550 $3,612 Source: City of Austin, US Department of Housing and Urban Development 7 Austin's Affordable Housing Needs ▪ A recent housing gap analysis found that, generally: Austin MFI Level Annual Income (4-person household) Monthly Rent Limit (2- Bedroom) o Households at 80% MFI and above ($104,200 for a four-person household) are able to find rental housing that is affordable to them. o The greatest need is at and below 50% MFI ($66,900 for a four-person household). 30% 50% 60% 80% $40,150 $903 $66,900 $1,506 $80,280 $1,807 $104,200 $2,345 100% $133,800 $3,010 …
ORDINANCE NO. 20221115-048 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 25 AND CHAPTER 9-2 TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN TRANSIT SYSTEM PROJECTS AND RELATED TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN: Project Connect is the City's high-capacity transit system expansion, PART 1. which will ultimately consist of a light rail network, an expanded bus system, transportation terminals and stations, maintenance facilities, and all associated improvements necessary for operation of the transit system. To facilitate the construction ofthis critical transportation infrastructure, certain modifications and waivers to City Code are necessary to ensure the construction of a high-capacity transit system. This ordinance and the attached Exhibits A and B consist of the PART 2. "Transit System Project Regulations". Development ofthe Transit System Project shall conform to the limitations and conditions set forth in this ordinance. If this ordinance and the attached exhibits conflict, this ordinance controls. Except as otherwise provided by this ordinance, all other rules, regulations, and ordinances of the City apply. PART 3. The attached exhibits are incorporated into this ordinance in their entirety as though set forth fully in the text of this ordinance. The exhibits are as follows: A. Transit System Project Map B. Light Rail Construction Noise and Mitigation Plan Requirements PART 4. Definitions. A. Transit System Project means a transportation project generally depicted on Exhibit A with any related appurtenances, including but not limited to a rail and public transit line, rail station, or a transportation terminal, funded by a public entity. B. Unless otherwise specifically defined, all terms in this ordinance shall have the meaning established in Title 25 of Code of the City of Austin, Texas (the .,Land Development Code"). Page 1 0f 3 A Transit System Project for light rail lines or any associated PART 5. infrastructure necessary to construct the light rail lines must comply with a noise and mitigation plan approved by the City that meets the requirements listed in Exhibit B. To the extent there is a conflict with Chapter 9-2 (Noise and Amplified Soundj, the approved noise and mitigation Plan will control. PART 6. Transit System Uses A. The use of a site for a traction powered substation is a Local Utility Service use as described in City Code Section 25-2-6(28). B. The use of a site for the provision of maintenance, repair, vehicular or equipment servicing, material storage, or similar activities for …
Affordability Impact Statement Transit System Projects Amendments Case number: C20-2026-003 Initiated by: Resolution No. 20211029-003 Date: 4/2/2026 Proposed Regulation The proposed amendment changes the Transit System Ordinance (20221115-048) adopted in 2022 to add additional streamlining elements with a focus on project-specific technical regulation. The local justification of this ordinance is to streamline the review process for Light Rail to help the efficiency of the funds and resources devoted to the effort. The ordinance streamlines local regulations and criteria for the Light Rail project, while not changing the intended outcomes of these regulations and criteria. This project-specific ordinance only affects the departments that perform reviews and the affected department’s utilities. Watershed Protection, Development Services, Austin Water, Austin Energy, Transportation Public Works, and Planning have been directly involved with the drafting of their sections of the revised ordinance, ensuring the changes will streamline reviews, especially that of variances, and reduce review time/effort. Proposed changes include: • There are technical spacing requirements for utilities - project specific/constrained criteria, project specific criteria for water quality. • Allowing for the Limits of Construction within a site plan to be non-contiguous. • Reviewing Heritage Trees administratively rather than by Commission (borrowed from school district ordinance). • Revoke an unused 4th street ordinance that limited utilities. • Requiring that the construction of the light rail itself comply with the Project Connect Design Criteria (PCDC) for sidewalk standards. 1 Land Use/Zoning Impacts on Housing Costs The proposed changes would have neutral impacts on housing costs. Impact on Development Cost The proposed changes would have neutral impacts on development costs. Impact on Affordable Housing The proposed changes would have neutral impacts on affordable housing: Overall Impact The proposed changes would have a neutral overall impact: • The proposed amendment applies only to Transit System Projects and does not alter the intended outcomes of existing criteria or regulations. Its primary effect is to streamline project‑specific technical reviews for the Light Rail program, reducing staff time and administrative effort while aligning with citywide goals for regulatory efficiency and implementation of Project Connect. • While streamlining transit projects can indirectly support broader affordability goals by improving access to reliable transportation, this amendment does not directly affect housing development, costs, or affordability. Other Policy Considerations • None at this time. Manager’s Signature ______________________________________________________________ 2
WORKING DRAFT FOR AMENDMENT TO PROJECT CONNECT ORDINANCE SUBJECT TO ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE CHANGES PART 1. On November 15, 2022, City Council adopted Ordinance No. 20221115-048 (the “Original Ordinance”), approving the Transit System Project Regulations to facilitate the construction of Project Connect (“Project”), the City’s high-capacity transit system expansion. PART 2. The attached exhibits are incorporated into this ordinance in their entirety as though set fully in the text of this ordinance. The exhibits are as follows: Exhibit A and A-1: Transit System Project Map Exhibit C: Preliminary Water Quality Treatment Map PART 3. This ordinance and the attached exhibits amend the Original Ordinance as amended for the Transit System Project Regulations, modifying conditions and replacing any likewise named or identified exhibits in the Original Ordinance as amended. Development of and uses for the Transit System Project shall conform to the limitations and conditions set forth in this ordinance and in the attached exhibits. If this ordinance and the attached exhibits conflict, this ordinance controls. Except as otherwise specifically provided by this ordinance, all other rules, regulations and ordinances of the City of Austin (“City”) apply to a Transit System Project. PART 4. This ordinance repeals Ordinance No. 000309-114. PART 5. Code Modifications. The following code modifications apply to a Transit System Project. (A) General Requirements and Procedures (1) City Code Section 25-1-21(108) (Definitions, Site) is modified to provide that a site can be a noncontiguous area and may cross a public street or right-of-way. (2) The Director of Austin Development Services may allow development to be reviewed and approved in multiple layers within one overall site plan. (B) Transportation (1) City Code Section 25-6-171 (Standards for Design and Construction) is modified to allow Project Connect Design Criteria to supersede any conflicting requirements in Chapter 25-6 (Transportation), subject to final approval by the City Traffic Engineer or Director of Austin Transportation and Public Works. (2) Notwithstanding any provision in Title 25 (Land Development) excluding Chapter 25- 2 (Zoning), the planting of street trees in the right-of-way shall follow the criteria of this subsection. WORKING DRAFT FOR AMENDMENT TO PROJECT CONNECT ORDINANCE SUBJECT TO ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE CHANGES (a) Street trees planted in the right-of-way can have a horizontal clearance from the outer edge of the root barrier to the outer edge of an existing storm drain that is running parallel to the light rail alignment of: (i) five feet; or (ii) three …
Transit System Projects Ordinance Amendment Austin Project Connect | April 15, 2026 Transit System Projects Ordinance Response to: Resolution No. 20211029-003 which directed staff to: • Review City Code, criteria manuals, and permitting procedures to identify impediments to the design, construction, implementation, and operation of Project Connect • Develop new regulations and procedures to address those impediments Foundational ordinance approved by Council on Nov. 15, 2022 Established home for Transit System Project regulations Modified permitting tools to accommodate Austin Light Rail Anticipated additional impediments would be identified as project progressed Amendments address these issues and support the project as it enters final design 2 Components of this Ordinance 1. Site Plan Modification 2. Removal of Outdated Utility Policy 3. Austin Light Rail Streetscape Standards 4. Austin Light Rail Water Quality Compliance Program 5. Administrative Review of Heritage Trees 6. Administrative Rule Modifications 3 1. Site Plan Modifications To facilitate the permitting process for Austin Light Rail site plans will be allowed to have non-contiguous limits of construction (LOC). Refresher: Site Plan Layers Tool Modified from Fast Tracks tool. Allows construction to begin on permitted layers while future layers in design. Provides variety of options for efficient permitting and scheduling of project. 4 2. Removal of Outdated Utility Policy In 2000, utilities policy was passed in preparation for a potential future light rail system with an earlier alignment. This policy does not support the current Austin Light Rail alignment. Because this policy is obsolete and to prevent confusion, a recission is being issued. 5 SDf 3. Light Rail Streetscape Standards Project Connect Design Criteria Purpose: Contain back-of-curb streetscape standards for Austin Light Rail The Transportation Criteria Manual (TCM) acknowledges that tailored standards for Project Connect may be needed to align with highly localized contextual design. Provide a consistent design for pedestrian and bicycle facilities, street tree and furniture zones, and associated setbacks and buffers Identify priorities based on the character and needs of each segment along the light rail alignment Respond to constrained and unique conditions Reduce the need for waivers and align adjacent development with the Austin Light Rail design 6 3. Light Rail Streetscape Standards Illustrates typical street cross sections that will be built in the ROW (often constrained) by the Light Rail project In most cases, the …
City of Austin COJC Meeting Backup: April 15, 2026 ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET Amendment: C20-2026-003 Transit System Projects Ordinance Amendment Description: Amend the 2022 Transit System Projects Ordinance to add additional streamlining elements with a focus on project specific technical regulation. Background: On October 29, 2021, City Council approved Ordinance No. 20211029-003 directing staff to review City Code, criteria manuals, and permitting procedures to identify impediments to the design, construction, implementation, and operation of Project Connect to add streamlining elements with a focus on project specific technical regulation. The foundational ordinance for Transit System Projects, Ord. No. 20221115-048, was approved by Council on November 15, 2022. The Transit System Projects foundational ordinance created a central location for transit- specific regulations, expanded permitting options, clarified uses, and provided a programmatic approach to construction noise mitigation. Summary of Proposed Code Amendment: 1. Modifies site plan requirements to accommodate permitting tools for the light rail permitting process. 2. Recission of obsolete utility ordinance from 2000. 3. Establishes back-of-curb streetscape standards for light rail. 4. Establishes a water quality compliance program for light rail. 5. Establishes administrative review of heritage trees for Transit System Projects. 6. Incorporates administrative rule modifications that proactively address constrained right of way conditions where compliance will be challenging and ensures consistency in expiration of site plan components. Proposed Text Amendment(s): See attached draft ordinance. Staff Recommendation: Recommended Staff supports the proposed amendments to Ordinance No. 20221115-048. The amendments will further support Resolution No. 20211029-003 which directed staff to review City Code, criteria manuals, and permitting procedures to identify impediments to the design, construction, implementation, and operation of Project Connect to add streamlining elements with a focus on project specific technical regulation. Board and Commission Action: April 15, 2026 – To be considered by Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee. April 15, 2026 – To be considered by Environmental Commission. April 28, 2026 – Tentatively scheduled for consideration by the Planning Commission. May 21, 2026 – Tentatively scheduled for City Council action. Council Action: Sponsor Department: Austin Project Connect City Staff: Donna Galati, donna.galati@austintexas.gov, 512-974-2733
WORKING DRAFT FOR AMENDMENT TO PROJECT CONNECT ORDINANCE SUBJECT TO ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE CHANGES PART 1. On November 15, 2022, City Council adopted Ordinance No. 20221115-048 (the “Original Ordinance”), approving the Transit System Project Regulations to facilitate the construction of Project Connect, the City’s high-capacity transit system expansion. PART 2. The attached exhibits are incorporated into this ordinance in their entirety as though set fully in the text of this ordinance. The exhibits are as follows: Exhibit A and A-1: Transit System Project Map Exhibit C: Preliminary Water Quality Treatment Map PART 3. This ordinance and the attached exhibits amend the Original Ordinance as amended for the Transit System Project Regulations, modifying conditions and replacing any likewise named or identified exhibits in the Original Ordinance as amended. Development of and uses for the Transit System Project shall conform to the limitations and conditions set forth in this ordinance and in the attached exhibits. If this ordinance and the attached exhibits conflict, this ordinance controls. Except as otherwise specifically provided by this ordinance, all other rules, regulations and ordinances of the City of Austin (“City”) apply to a Transit System Project. PART 4. This ordinance repeals Ordinance No. 000309-114. PART 5. Definitions (A) Austin Light Rail means the light rail system generally depicted on Exhibit A-1 with any related appurtenances funded by a public entity. PART 6. Code Modifications. The following code modifications apply to development applications for the Austin Light Rail. (A) General Requirements and Procedures (1) City Code Section 25-1-21(108) (Definitions, Site) is modified to provide that a site can be a noncontiguous area and may cross a public street or right-of-way. (2) The Director of Austin Development Services may allow development to be reviewed and approved in multiple layers within one overall site plan. (B) Transportation (1) City Code Section 25-6-171 (Standards for Design and Construction) is modified to allow Project Connect Design Criteria to supersede any conflicting requirements in Chapter 25-6 (Transportation), subject to final approval by the City Traffic Engineer or Director of Austin Transportation and Public Works. WORKING DRAFT FOR AMENDMENT TO PROJECT CONNECT ORDINANCE SUBJECT TO ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE CHANGES (2) Notwithstanding any provision in Title 25 (Land Development) excluding Chapter 25- 2 (Zoning), the planting of street trees in the right-of-way shall follow the criteria of this subsection. (a) Street trees planted in the right-of-way can have a horizontal clearance from the outer edge of …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE BOND OVERSIGHT COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, April 15, 2026, AT 2:00 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, ROOM 1101 301 WEST SECOND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Bond Oversight Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Nicole Hernandez, 512-974-7644, nicole.hernandez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS OR COMMISSIONERS John McNabb, Chair Zachary Bird JC Dwyer Bob Libal Santiago Rodriguez Austin Wright AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Charles Curry, Vice Chair Ramiro Diaz Stephen Gonzalez Russell Korte Kenneth Standley The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Bond Oversight Commission Regular meeting on February 18, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding 2016, 2018 and 2020 Bond Program Report. Presentation by Eric Bailey, Deputy Director, Austin Capital Delivery Services. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. Discussion of 2016, 2018 and 2020 Bond Program Report. Discussion on the 2026 Bond Election Advisory Task Force recent meeting items. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Nicole Hernandez or Delivery nicole.hernandez@austintexas.gov , to request service or for additional information. 512-974-7644 Services, Capital Austin at at For more information on the Bond Oversight Commission, please contact Nicole Hernandez at 512-974-7644 or nicole.hernandez@austintexas.gov.
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026, AT 4:30 P.M. BEN WHITE OFFICES, SUITE 400 5202 EAST BEN WHITE BOULEVARD AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Art in Public Places Panel may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: Art in Public Places Panel: Special Meeting April 2026 Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Art in Public Places Manager Jaime Castillo at jaime.castillo@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-7852. CURRENT PANEL MEMBERS: Kristi-Anne Shaer, Chair Heidi Schmalbach, Arts Commission Liaison Bernardo Diaz Lindsey Millikan AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Andrew Danziger, Vice Chair Fatima Carbajal Camille Jobe 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 Art in Public Places Panel Regular meeting on April 6, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding history of Art in Public Places Program. Presentation by Jaime Castillo, Art in Public Places Manager, Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment. DISCUSSION ITEMS DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and Action of Art in Public Places Panel Bylaws. Presentation by Jaime Castillo, Art in Public Places Manager, Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment. 4. 5. Discussion and Action of Art in Public Places programmatic and communications updates per City Council Resolution No. 20250306-029. Presentation by Jaime Castillo, Art in Public Places Manager, Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment. Approve a recommendation to Arts Commission for recommended updates to the Art in Public Places Ordinance, Guidelines and Policies per City Council Resolution No. 20250306- 029. Presentation by Jaime Castillo, Art in Public Places Manager, Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ROBERT MUELLER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION [RMMA PIAC] TUESDAY, APRIL 14 2026, AT 6:00 P.M. AUSTIN ENERGY HEADQUARTERS ASSEMBLY ROOM 1111 4815 MUELLER BOULEVARD AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the RMMA PIAC may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Marrilee Archer, 512-974-7842, marrilee.archer@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Michael Jones, Chair Andrew Clements Christopher Jackson Kathleen Malcom Kathy Sokolic AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Rick Krivoniak, Vice Chair Corky Hilliard Martin Luecke David Neider 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 RMMA PIAC Regular Meeting on March 10, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing by Austin Financial Services on Mueller Financial Update. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. Update by Creative Action on new development in Mueller. Discussion by Commissioners on Annual Report Topics. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. 6. Conduct officer elections for the Chair and Vice Chair. Discussion and possible action on a Recommendation to Council in support of Foundation Communities’ application for City funding of a second phase of the Jordan at Mueller. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Marrilee Archer at Austin Financial Services, at 512-974-7842 and marrilee.archer@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission, please contact Marrilee Archer at 512-974-7842, marrilee.archer@austintexas.gov.
BOARD/COMMISSION DRAFT RECOMMENDATION Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission Recommendation Number: (20260314-006): Foundation Communities Proposed Mueller Development WHEREAS, affordability and diversity in housing offerings is a community-determined and City Council Approved goal for the former Mueller Airport redevelopment; and the Master Development Agreement (MDA) between the City of Austin and Catellus/Banbury Development calls for “at least 25% of all rental housing” units at Mueller to be affordable; and the 25% goal is currently being met for all apartment units that are completed, constructed or contracted; and WHEREAS, Mueller’s MDA includes provisions for a limited number of "stand alone projects solely comprised of Affordable Housing units" to help meet the 25% goal, which currently includes the 201-unit Wildflower Terrace senior affordable complex, completed in 2012, the 240-unit Aldrich 51 workforce affordable complex, completed in 2018; and the 132-unit Jordan family affordable complex, completed in 2020; and WHEREAS, Foundation Communities has proposed construction of the Jordan II, a 66-unit family affordable complex across Philomena Street from The Jordan in order to share its management and tenant amenities, aimed at families with children and offering a mix of 1, 2, 3 and 4-bedroom units, all priced to be affordable by families with incomes at or below 50% of Austin’s Median Family Income; and WHEREAS, Foundation Communities provided testimony on the Jordan II, and on its three decades of experience in developing affordable housing for Austin residents at the March 10, 2026 meeting of the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission; and WHEREAS, the construction of the proposed Affordable Multi-Family Housing complex will support the greater Austin community’s goal of creating and sustaining affordable housing citywide, including East Austin and other central core neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, at its February 5, 2026 meeting, the Austin City Council approved its RESOLUTION NO. 20260205- 034 in support of FC Jordan II Housing, LP and its application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for 9% Low Income Tax Credits. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission encourages the Austin City Council to continue to support Foundation Communities’ application and request for approximately $8 million in gap financing through a loan Low-Income Housing Tax Credit from the City of Austin for the Jordan II affordable housing complex in Mueller. Date of Approval: Motioned By: Vote Count: Abstain: Attest: Seconded By: For: Off the dias: …
Create Art. Create Community. RMMA Plan Implementation Advisory Committee April 14, 2026 our mission Through the power of the arts, we build community and foster Creative Artists, Critical Thinkers, Confident Leaders and Courageous Allies. our vision A creative and vibrant Central Texas where all people grow in connection, purpose, and possibility. our impact over 28 years (and counting!) people served teens employed programming hours 96%250,000+600+300,000+93%of teachers saw an increase intheir students showingempathy or compassion fortargets of bullying.96%of teachers saw that theirstudents could better identifythat different characters couldhave differing points of view. of teachers reported that theirstudents learned new skills forself-regulation of emotions. 97% I SEE ME IN MY WORLD COURAGEOUS ALLY I SEE MY WORLD CONFIDENT LEADER I SEE ME CRITICAL THINKER CREATIVE ARTIST PARTNERSHIPS SCHOOL PROGRAMS RESIDENCIES AFTERSCHOOL PUBLIC ART COMMUNITY PROGRAMS COMMUNITY EVENTS TEEN PROGRAMS FILM ACADEMY: Music Videos • June 8 - 19 DESIGN ACADEMY: Fashion Forward • June 8 - 19 DESIGN ACADEMY: Art In Motion with Ghisallo Cycling Initiative • June 22 – 26 MEDIA ACADEMY: Memes, Reels & Content Creation • June 22 – 26 THEATRE ACADEMY: Game Show Network • July 6 – 17 SCIENCE ACADEMY: Confectionery Kitchen • July 6 – 17 FILM ACADEMY: Creature Feature • July 20 – 31 ART ACADEMY: Comic Book Creators • July 20 – 31 Summer Camps at Marshall Middle School See our full camp schedule here COMMUNITY ARTS COLLABORATIVe Project vision A vibrant shared space that shines a spotlight on creativity, critical thinking, community building, and belonging, and leads to thoughtful collaboration, increased impact, and sustainability for all partners. vibrant, Collaborative Space where arts & Cultural programs can thrive Chance for all partners to expand our reach and serve more people in our community Opportunities for partner organizations to cross-train, cross- promote, and co-create AISD Partnership to leverage shared spaces with Marshall Middle School for program expansion and new program development innovative model for Sustainable co-location The Community Arts Collaborative Collaborative Partners facility details Total Square Footage: ~25,000 SF Number of Floors: Two 17,000 SF occupied / managed by Creative Action - Admin, Classrooms, Common Areas 4,000 SF dedicated to music education organizations - Austin Soundwaves, Studio A 4,000 SF dedicated to arts and education - Latinitas, Art Spark Texas, Austin Bat Cave facility details All Partners: Access to meeting spaces, amenities, and common areas as part of lease All Partners: Classrooms / event spaces …
Update on Mueller Financing to the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Advisory Commission Austin Financial Services | April 14, 2026 Kimberly Olivares │ Director, Austin Financial Services Mueller Implementation Strategy Public-private partnership • • City holds the land; master developer takes down land gradually, then sells to third parties • Master developer designs, builds and funds all infrastructure & parks • Reimbursed by land sale proceeds and public financing (sales and property tax) • Developer retains responsibility for overall implementation of vision & goals, with City oversight 2 Financing Model for Mueller City holds land and gradually sells to developer Catellus builds streets, utilities, parks, and other infrastructure Catellus sells land to vertical developers New Commercial and Residential development Reimbursements Mueller Project Revenue Fund Mueller Tax Increment Financing Property Taxes Mueller Current Development • Over 3.5 M square feet Commercial, Institutional & Civic development complete or under construction • Including over 680,000 SF of retail • Over 6,500 Single and Multi- Family Units complete or under construction • Including over 1,600 affordable units Initial Project Finance Plan • Approximately $265 Million in project costs • $185 million land sales • $65 million in public financing • Reimbursed by land sale proceeds and public financing (sales and property tax)i • City’s risk is minimized • Relies on project revenue to support project costs • Catellus provides interim funding for project costs 5 Mueller TIF Recap Base Year TIF Duration Base Assessed Value (AV) Current AV (Tax Yr 2024) COA Capture % Other Entity Participation Other Participation Current Project Cost Estimated Project Cost to be covered by TIF Debt Mueller (TIF #16) 2004 Through 2032 $0 $2.6 billion 100% n/a Yes / Developer $361 million $60 million Mueller Debt Summary Current (FY2025-26) annual debt service is approximately $5.3 million Current (FY2025-26) annual TIF revenue Year Type Amount 2007 Sales Tax is estimated to be $13.5 million 2009 TIF (Property Tax) Sales tax financing repayments will be completed in FY 2025-26 Credit Factors City property tax revenues projected to maintain value, but growth anticipated to be limited 2012 TIF (Property Tax) 2014 TIF (Property Tax) TOTAL $12.0 million $15.0 million $16.8 million $15.8 million $59.6 million 7 Questions? Fore more information: financeonline.austintexas.gov Austin Financial Services
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission Recommendation Number: (20260314-006): Foundation Communities Proposed Mueller Development WHEREAS, affordability and diversity in housing offerings is a community-determined and City Council Approved goal for the former Mueller Airport redevelopment; the Master Development Agreement (MDA) between the City of Austin and Catellus/Banbury Development calls for “at least 25% of all housing” units at Mueller to be affordable; and the 25% goal is currently being met for all apartment units that are completed, constructed or contracted; and WHEREAS, Mueller’s MDA includes provisions for a limited number of "stand alone projects solely comprised of Affordable Housing units" to help meet the 25% goal, which currently includes the 201-unit Wildflower Terrace senior affordable complex, completed in 2012, the 240-unit Aldrich 51 workforce affordable complex, completed in 2018; and the 132-unit Jordan family affordable complex, completed in 2020; and WHEREAS, Foundation Communities has proposed construction of the Jordan II, a 66-unit family affordable complex across Philomena Street from The Jordan in order to share its management and tenant amenities, aimed at families with children and offering a mix of 1, 2, 3 and 4-bedroom units, all priced to be affordable by families with incomes at or below 50% of Austin’s Median Family Income; and WHEREAS, Foundation Communities provided testimony on the Jordan II, and on its three decades of experience in developing affordable housing for Austin residents at the March 10, 2026 meeting of the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission; and WHEREAS, the construction of the proposed Affordable Multi-Family Housing complex will support the greater Austin community’s goal of creating and sustaining affordable housing citywide, including East Austin and other central core neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, at its February 5, 2026 meeting, the Austin City Council approved its RESOLUTION NO. 20260205- 034 in support of FC Jordan II Housing, LP and its application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for 9% Low Income Tax Credits. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission encourages the Austin City Council to continue to support Foundation Communities’ application and request for approximately $8 million in gap financing through a loan for the Jordan II affordable housing complex in Mueller. Date of Approval: 4/14/26 Motioned By: Commissioner Sokoloic Seconded By: Commissioner Hilliard Vote Count: 8 For: 8 Against: 0 Abstain: none Off the dias: none Absent: Commissioner …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026, AT 6 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Planning Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than 2 p.m. on the day of the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, please use the QR code or link at the end of this document. If you have questions regarding speaker registration, please contact Ella Garcia, Staff Liaison, at LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-978-0821. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Alice Woods, Chair (District 2) Casey Haney, Vice Chair (Mayor’s Representative) Felicity Maxwell, Secretary (District 5) Imad Ahmed, Parliamentarian (District 6) Anna Lan (Mayor’s Representative) Vacant (Mayor’s Representative) Chris Gannon (District 1) EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez (District 3) Brian Bedrosian (District 4) Adam Powell (District 7) Peter Breton (District 8) Danielle Skidmore (District 9) Joshua Hiller (District 10) Jessica Cohen, Chair of Board of Adjustment TC Broadnax, City Manager Candace Hunter, A.I.S.D. Board of Trustees Richard Mendoza, Director of Transportation and Public Works Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0821 Attorney: Steve Maddoux, 512-974-6080 Page 1 of 8 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 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 Planning Commission special called meeting on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2025-0030.01 - Ben White; District 5 Location: 2217 West Ben White Boulevard Service Road Eastbound, Williamson Creek Watershed; South Austin Combined (Westgate) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: RPS Family Enterprises, LP (Robert P. Stern) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Keepers Land Planning (Ricca Keepers) Neighborhood Node to Mixed-Use Activity HUB/Corridor Recommended Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Austin Planning 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2025-0104 - Ben White; District 5 2217 West Ben White Boulevard Service Road Eastbound, Williamson Creek Watershed; South Austin Combined (Westgate) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: RPS Family Enterprises, LP (Robert P. Stern) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Keepers Land Planning (Ricca Keepers) …
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, March 31, 2026 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2026 The Planning Commission convened in a regular on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions, Room 1101, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Woods called the Planning Commission Meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Alice Woods Felicity Maxwell Brian Bedrosian Chris Gannon Joshua Hiller Danielle Skidmore Casey Haney Peter Breton Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Anna Lan Imad Ahmed Adam Powell Ex-Officio Members in Attendance: None Ex-Officio Members Absent: Jessica Cohen TC Broadnax Candace Hunter Richard Mendoza 1 Vacancy on the Dais 1 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, March 31, 2026 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. The minutes from the meeting of Tuesday, March 24, 2026, were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Breton’s motion, Commissioner Skidmore’s second, on a 12-0 vote. 1 vacancy on the dais. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing on proposed amendments to City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to adopt a new citywide density bonus program that will replace Density Bonus 90 (DB90) and Vertical Mixed Use (V) combining districts and consist of five new combining districts that allow additional height and land uses and relax site development standards and compatibility in exchange for providing affordable housing and meeting certain other requirements. Presentation by Warner Cook, Principal Planner, Austin Planning. The presentation was made by Warner Cook, Principal Planner, Austin Planning. PERMANENT COMMITTEE UPDATES 3. Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee – Update pertaining to recommendations to the Planning Commission regarding proposed amendments to the Land Development Code for which review is required under Section 25-1- 502 (Amendment; Review); requests to initiate amendments to the Land Development Code under Section 25-1- 501 (Initiation). (Sponsored by Vice Chair Haney, Secretary Maxwell, and Commissioners Barrera-Ramirez and Gannon) Update was given by Vice Chair Haney. 4. Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee – Update regarding recommendations to the Planning Commission on issues relating to the comprehensive plan, including proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan; and implementation of the Comprehensive Plan, including policy directives or initiatives of the city council or the Planning Commission. (Sponsored by Parliamentarian Ahmed and Commissioners Breton, Lan, and Powell) No update was given. 5. Joint Sustainability Committee – Update regarding recommendation …
From: Ricca Keepers Sent: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 4:25 PM To: Andy Joshi; Danielle Lipford; Dale Herron Cc: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov>; Estrada, Nancy <Nancy.Estrada@austintexas.gov>; Meenah Hulsen; Zach Stanke; Rob Stern Subject: Re: NPA-2025-0030.01_2217 W Ben White Blvd External Email - Exercise Caution All, As a follow-up and to give time for the back and forth communication we need I am officially requesting a postponing until May 12. Neighborhood, Please provide me with your actions items and requests by April 24th. This will ensure time for review and response from us. All the best, Ricca Keepers, MUP Keepers Land Planning Celebrating 10 years! Founder, Owner, and Land Planner Assistant (512) 550-6508 Cell (512) 999-0690 KeepersLandPlanning.com 02 NPA-2025-0030.01 - Ben White; District 51 of 1
NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: South Austin Combined (Westgate) CASE#: NPA-2025-0030.01 DATE FILED: August 21, 2025 PROJECT NAME: Ben White PC DATE: April 14, 2026 March 24, 2026 February 24, 2026 ADDRESS/ES: 2217 W Ben White Blvd SVRD EB DISTRICT AREA: 5 SITE AREA: 16,443 sq. ft. OWNER/APPLICANT: RPS Family Enterprises LP AGENT: Keepers Land Use Planning (Ricca Keepers) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith PHONE: (512) 974-2695 STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation From: Neighborhood Node To: Mixed Use Activity HUB/Corridor Base District Zoning Change Related Zoning Case: C14-2025-0104 From: CS-NP To: CS-1-NP (building footprint) NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: November 6, 2014 CITY COUNCIL DATE: TBD ACTION: 02 NPA-2025-0030.01 - Ben White; District 51 of 36 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: April 14, 2026 – (action pending) March 24, 2026 – Postponed to the April 14, 2026 hearing on the consent agenda at the request of the Neighborhood. [I. Ahmed – 1st; F. Maxwell -2nd] Vote: 12-0 [One vacancy on the dais]. February 24, 2026 – Postponed to March 24, 2026 at the request of Staff on the consent agenda. [D. Skidmore – 1st; B. Bedrosian – 2nd] Vote: 12-0 [One vacancy on the dais]. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request for Mixed Use Activity HUB/Corridor. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request for the Mixed Use Activity HUB/Corridor character district because the property is located along E. Ben White Blvd highway where this land use is appropriate. The property is also located near the major highway interchange of W. Ben White Blvd and South Lamar Blvd. The applicant proposes to rezone the footprint of an existing building to CS-1 for the sale of alcoholic beverages that are primarily to-go and not for on-site consumption. Below are sections of the plan that staff believe supports the applicant’s request. 02 NPA-2025-0030.01 - Ben White; District 52 of 36 02 NPA-2025-0030.01 - Ben White; District 53 of 36 LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS: EXISTING LAND USE: Neighborhood Node - Neighborhood Node districts contain restaurants, shops, offices, and multi-family housing. The form of these areas is similar to Neighborhood Transition districts but with more commercial activity. Neighborhood Nodes have a 02 NPA-2025-0030.01 - Ben White; District 54 of 36 similar mix of uses as Mixed Use Hubs, but primarily serve residents in the neighborhood. Building heights range from one to two stories (although many locations are zoned …
From: Ricca Keepers Sent: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 4:25 PM To: Andy Joshi; Danielle Lipford; Dale Herron Cc: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov>; Estrada, Nancy <Nancy.Estrada@austintexas.gov>; Meenah Hulsen; Zach Stanke; Rob Stern Subject: Re: NPA-2025-0030.01_2217 W Ben White Blvd External Email - Exercise Caution All, As a follow-up and to give time for the back and forth communication we need I am officially requesting a postponing until May 12. Neighborhood, Please provide me with your actions items and requests by April 24th. This will ensure time for review and response from us. All the best, Ricca Keepers, MUP Keepers Land Planning Celebrating 10 years! Founder, Owner, and Land Planner Assistant (512) 550-6508 Cell (512) 999-0690 KeepersLandPlanning.com 03 C14-2025-0104 - Ben White; District 51 of 1
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2025-0104 – Ben White DISTRICT: 5 ADDRESS: 2217 West Ben White Boulevard Service Road Eastbound ZONING FROM: CS-NP TO: CS-1-NP SITE AREA: 2,672 square feet out of 0.4865 acres PROPERTY OWNER: RPS Family Enterprises LP (Robert P. Stern) AGENT: Keepers Land Planning (Ricca Keepers) CASE MANAGER: Nancy Estrada (512-974-7617, nancy.estrada@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Staff recommendation is to grant commercial – liquor sales – conditional overlay – neighborhood plan (CS-1-CO-NP) combining district zoning. The Conditional Overlay would prohibit the following use permitted in CS-1 base district zoning: Adult-Oriented Businesses. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: April 14, 2026: March 24, 2026: APPROVED A POSTPONEMENT REQUEST BY THE NEIGHBORHOOD TO APRIL 14, 2026 [I. AHMED; F. MAXWELL – 2nd] (12-0) ONE VACANCY ON THE DAIS CITY COUNCIL: ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: On November 18, 2025, City of Austin staff sponsored a virtual community meeting to provide an opportunity for the neighborhood plan contact team, nearby residents, property owner, and any other interested parties to discuss the proposed rezoning and the neighborhood plan amendment request. 03 C14-2025-0104 - Ben White; District 51 of 23 C14-2025-0104 Page 2 CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The subject rezoning area consists of a 2,672 square foot building footprint within a 0.4865 acre property. The site is currently developed with an existing business, Big Chill Daiquiris To Go, a beverage establishment for off-premise consumption. The rezoning area is situated along the Eastbound West Ben White Boulevard Service Road. The intersection of South Lamar Boulevard and West Ben White Boulevard, two major arterials, is approximately 0.5 miles to the west. The site is located within the Lamar & Ben White Activity Center, as identified on the Growth Concept Map in the Image Austin Comprehensive Plan. Development along this area is generally characterized by diverse commercial uses, highlighting access to Ben White Boulevard, such as personal improvement services, medical services, automotive repair services, limited restaurants, many with drive-through use, and office uses (CS-NP; CS-1-NP; LO-NP; GR-NP). There is a private easement to the west of the property that extends south to Western Trails Boulevard, where the commercial zoning transitions into single family residences. Please refer to Exhibits A (Zoning Map) and B (Aerial View). The current use of the subject property is considered non-conforming. The Applicant is seeking to rezone the building footprint (2,672 square feet) on the property to the commercial-liquor sales (CS-1) base district in order to …
NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: North Shoal Creek CASE#: NPA-2025-0031.01 DATE FILED: August 13, 2025 PROJECT NAME: 8701 N Mopac Rezoning PC DATE: March 10, 2026 February 10, 2026 January 13, 2026 ADDRESS/ES: 8701 N Mopac Expy SVRD NB DISTRICT AREA: 10 SITE AREA: 6.39 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: Mopac Atrium Investments, LLC, a Texas limited liability company AGENT: Dubois Bryant & Campbell, LLP (David Hartman) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith PHONE: (512) 974-2695 STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation From: Commerce To: Mixed Use Activity HUB/Corridor Base District Zoning Change Related Zoning Case: C14-2025-0031.01 From: CS To: LI-PDA NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: August 23, 2018 CITY COUNCIL DATE: TBD ACTION: 04 NPA-2025-0031.01 - 8701 N Mopac Rezoning; District 101 of 29 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: April 14, 2026 – (action pending) March 10, 2026 – Postponed to the April 14, 2026 hearing on the consent agenda at the request of the neighborhood. [B. Bedrosian – 1st; N. Barrera-Ramirez – 2nd] Vote: 11-0 [A. Lan off the dais. One vacancy on the dais]. February 10, 2026 – Postponed to March 10, 2026 on the consent agenda at the request of the Applicant. [F. Maxwell – 1st; B. Bedrosian – 2nd] Vote: 11-0 [A. Lan absent]. January 13, 2026 – Postponed to February 10, 2026 on the consent agenda at the request of the Applicant. [F. Maxwell – 1st; P. Breton – 2nd] Vote: 11-0 [Two vacancies on the dais]. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the applicant’s request for Mixed Use Activity HUB/Corridor land use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the applicant’s request for Mixed Use Activity HUB/Corridor land use because the property is located along the MOPAC service road where this land use is appropriate. The applicant’s original request was to build multifamily residential development in this location but revised their zoning request to prohibit residential uses and to reduce the maximum building height from 180 feet to 120 feet. 04 NPA-2025-0031.01 - 8701 N Mopac Rezoning; District 102 of 29 LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS: EXISTING LAND USE: Commerce - This character district accommodates commercial activities such as retail entertainment venues, or campuses located mostly along highway frontage roads. Although these sites should allow for internal pedestrian connectivity, their overall design is fashioned to the needs of people arriving by car. Residential uses are inappropriate due to a lack of external connectivity. Character and Intent • Entirely …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2025-0088 - 8701 N Mopac Rezoning DISTRICT: 10 ADDRESS: 8701 North Mopac Expressway Service Road NB ZONING FROM: CS TO: LI-PDA* *On March 30, 2026, the applicant amended their rezoning request to change the conditions proposed in the PDA overlay (please see Applicant’s Amendment Request Letter – Exhibit D): 1) Reduce the maximum authorized height from 180 feet to 120 feet; 2) Eliminate all proposed residential uses. The following residential uses will be prohibited uses: Bed and Breakfast (Group 1 and Group 2), Condominium Residential, Multifamily Residential, and Townhouse Residential. SITE AREA: 6.394 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Mopac Atrium Investments, LLC AGENT: Dubois, Bryant and Campbell, LLP (David Hartman) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends LI-PDA, Limited Industrial-Planned Development Area Combining, District zoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: January 13, 2026: Postponed to February 10, 2026 at the applicant’s request (11-0); F. Maxwell-1st, P. Breton-2nd. February 10, 2026: Postponed to March 10, 2026 at the applicant’s request (11-0); F. Maxwell-1st, B. Bedrosian-2nd. March 10, 2026: Approved neighborhood's recommendation request for a postponement to April 14, 2026 by consent (11-0, A. Lan-not yet arrived); B. Bedrosian-1st, N. Barrera- Ramirez-2nd. April 14, 2026 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 05 C14-2025-0088 - 8701 N Mopac Rezoning; District 101 of 20 C14-2025-0088 ISSUES: 2 During the Burnet Road, Anderson Lane and the North Shoal Creek Area neighborhood planning process, the long-range planning staff did not add the –NP combining district to the end of the zoning string for the properties in the planning area. Therefore, the rezoning request does not require the “NP” annotation. The North Shoal Creek Neighborhood Plan designates this property as “Commerce”. Therefore, the applicant has submitted an associated NPA application, case NPA-2025- 0031.01, requesting a Future Land Use Map (FLUM) change to “Mixed-Use Activity Corridor.” CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is developed with office buildings (The Atrium Office Centre and Chancellor Center) fronting the northbound service road for the MoPac Expressway. There is an industrial use/emulsion plant (Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc.) and a landscaping supply use (Legacy Turf and Greens) to the north. The lots to the south are developed with an office complex. To the east, there is a railway and office and industrial uses along Shoal Creek Boulevard. To the west is the North Mopac Expressway (Loop 1). This property was recently rezoned from LO and LR …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2025-0088 - 8701 N Mopac Rezoning DISTRICT: 10 ADDRESS: 8701 North Mopac Expressway Service Road NB ZONING FROM: CS TO: LI-PDA* *On March 30, 2026, the applicant amended their rezoning request to change the conditions proposed in the PDA overlay (please see Applicant’s Amendment Request Letter – Exhibit D): 1) Reduce the maximum authorized height from 180 feet to 120 feet; 2) Eliminate all proposed residential uses. The following residential uses will be prohibited uses: Bed and Breakfast (Group 1 and Group 2), Condominium Residential, Multifamily Residential, and Townhouse Residential. SITE AREA: 6.394 acres PROPERTY OWNER: Mopac Atrium Investments, LLC AGENT: Dubois, Bryant and Campbell, LLP (David Hartman) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends LI-PDA, Limited Industrial-Planned Development Area Combining, District zoning. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: January 13, 2026: Postponed to February 10, 2026 at the applicant’s request (11-0); F. Maxwell-1st, P. Breton-2nd. February 10, 2026: Postponed to March 10, 2026 at the applicant’s request (11-0); F. Maxwell-1st, B. Bedrosian-2nd. March 10, 2026: Approved neighborhood's recommendation request for a postponement to April 14, 2026 by consent (11-0, A. Lan-not yet arrived); B. Bedrosian-1st, N. Barrera- Ramirez-2nd. April 14, 2026 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 05 C14-2025-0088 - 8701 N Mopac Rezoning; District 101 of 20 C14-2025-0088 ISSUES: 2 During the Burnet Road, Anderson Lane and the North Shoal Creek Area neighborhood planning process, the long-range planning staff did not add the –NP combining district to the end of the zoning string for the properties in the planning area. Therefore, the rezoning request does not require the “NP” annotation. The North Shoal Creek Neighborhood Plan designates this property as “Commerce”. Therefore, the applicant has submitted an associated NPA application, case NPA-2025- 0031.01, requesting a Future Land Use Map (FLUM) change to “Mixed-Use Activity Corridor.” CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is developed with office buildings (The Atrium Office Centre and Chancellor Center) fronting the northbound service road for the MoPac Expressway. There is an industrial use/emulsion plant (Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc.) and a landscaping supply use (Legacy Turf and Greens) to the north. The lots to the south are developed with an office complex. To the east, there is a railway and office and industrial uses along Shoal Creek Boulevard. To the west is the North Mopac Expressway (Loop 1). This property was recently rezoned from LO and LR …
NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AMENDMENT REVIEW SHEET NEIGHORHOOD PLAN: Greater South River City Combined CASE#: NPA-2026-0022.01.SH DATE FILED: February 5, 2026 PROJECT NAME: Rowen Vale PC DATE: April 14, 2026 ADDRESS/ES: 206 and 206 ½ E. Anne Street and 1710 Brackenridge Street DISTRICT AREA: 9 SITE AREA: 0.9 acres OWNER/APPLICANT: South Austin Christian Church / Rowen Vale, LLC AGENT: Rowen Vale, LLC (Megan Lasch) CASE MANAGER: Maureen Meredith PHONE: (512) 974-2695 STAFF EMAIL: Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov TYPE OF AMENDMENT: Change in Future Land Use Designation From: Civic To: Multifamily Residential Base District Zoning Change Related Zoning Case: C14-2026-0010.SH From: SF-3-NP To: MF-3-NP (as amended) NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ADOPTION DATE: September 29, 2005 CITY COUNCIL DATE: May 21, 2026 ACTION: (pending) PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: April 14, 2026 – (action pending) 06 NPA-2026-0022.01.SH - Rowen Vale; District 91 of 87 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request for Multifamily Residential land use. BASIS FOR STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION: Staff supports the Applicant’s request for Multifamily Residential land use because the property is approximately 0.08 miles from South Congress Avenue which is designated as an activity corridor in the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan. South Congress Avenue has Metro Rapid bus operating on it and is proposed for a future light rail line. South Congress Avenue is an active commercial corridor and serves as a major north/south transportation corridor. The applicant is proposing a 64-unit, 100% income-restricted affordable housing development. The proposed development will help meet the Strategic Housing Blueprint’s goal to build 135,000 affordable housing units throughout the City, especially in high- opportunity areas such as this location. 0.08 miles from S. Congress Ave – Activity Corridor with public transportation and proposed light rail. Below are sections of the Greater South River City Combined Neighborhood Plan that could apply to this development. Staff is aware that the plan states single-family and multifamily construction should be compatible with surrounding single-family homes which the neighborhood has stated the proposed development does not. However, the neighborhood plan also wants to preserve housing affordability and wants to increase the diversity of housing options, which we believe the proposed development achieves. Since the neighborhood plan was approved by City Council in 2005, the City has adopted the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan (2012), and the Growth Concept Map (2012) that designated activity centers and corridors where density could be accommodated. In addition, the City Council adopted the Strategic Housing Blueprint (2017) to help address the severe …
