REGULAR CALLED MEETING ELECTRIC BOARD Wednesday October 15, 2025 @ 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: Gabe Flores- Vice Chair (Fuentes); Delwin Goss (Velasquez); David Johnson- Chair (Madison), Victoria Shope (R.Alter), Joseph Hernandez (Laine), Deschaine, David (Siegel); VACANT(Duchen); Michael Grant (Qadri); Joel Cochren(Page); Rogelio Wallace (Vela) Kenny King(Watson) AGENDA 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 from August 20, 2025 DISCUSSION 2. Discussion with Austin Energy on any Austin Energy Criteria manual update or changes. 3. Discussion with Austin Energy on adding inspection process to the Electrical permit for customer inspection request. 4. Discussion on Commercial Plan Review update; Submittals, on time ratio and staffing. 5. Discussion on Building and Trade Contractor Service update; permit application process, turnaround times and staffing. 6. Discussion on Commercial and Residential Inspection update on staff vacancies and timely inspections. 7. Report from the workgroup on the National Electrical Code ordinance update DISCUSSION on ACTION 8. Approve the 2026 Electrical Board Schedule. 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. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Rick Arzola at Development Services Department, Building Inspections, at (512) 974-2417, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
ELECTRICAL BOARD REGULAR CALLED MEETING APPROVED MINUTES 15 OCTOBER 2025 The ELECTRICAL BOARD convened in a REGULAR CALLED meeting on 15 OCTOBER 2025, at 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR. in Austin, Texas. Chair JOHNSON called the ELECTRICAL BOARD Meeting to order at 10:05 a.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Chairman: Johnson, Deshaine, Goss, Grant, Hernandez, King, Shope and Wallace Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: None attended remotely PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Russell Mulling registered to speak but elected not to speak APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1 The minutes from the meeting of August 20, 2025 were approved on Grant motion, Goss second on a 8-0 vote. Board member Cochren and Vice Chair Flores were absent DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Austin Energy Criteria Manual update- Robert Ruiz provided that early December or early January, the criteria manual would be released. It is currently in the AE Standards division being worked on. The projection is to eliminate some verbiage so that contractors can be more aligned with the NEC. 3. Austin Energy Inspection Process on Electrical Permits- Robert Ruiz with Austin Energy provided that the Austin Energy processes have been implemented and is currently in a test environment. This will allow contractors to use the AB+C portal and the inspection IVR phone line to request CT inspections, spot and conduit inspections and also modular metering without emailing AE for requests of these inspections. 4. Discussion: Plan Review updates- Commercial plan review staff James Epperson provided a comparison to the board of fiscal year 24 and 25 of electrical review. In 2024, plan review overlooked 3606 reviews with a 98% on time and fiscal year 25, 3473 reviews 1 were performed with a 96% on time ratio. This was completed with 3 electrical reviewers with one vacancy. 5. Discussion on Building and Trade Contractors service (BTCS) update on staff and workload- Manager Maria Jaramillo provided that the building and trade contractor services lost 3 site and sub inspectors who were assisting with the BTCS with permitting processes. Currently in a hiring freeze, staff is offering overtime work for those wanting to work overtime. Currently in the process of hiring 3 temporary employees as interviewing of these positions are ongoing. Will be receiving assistance from an Austin Code staff in the coming days for additional help. 6. Update on Commercial and Residential Inspections- Residential supervisor Aaron Finney updated that residential inspection is sitting at 98.5 percent on time with …
Regular Called Meeting of the Economic Prosperity Commission Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 6:30pm City Hall, Boards & Commissions Room 1101 301 W. 2nd Street Austin, Texas Some members of the Economic Prosperity Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Ryan Sperling, 512- 974-3568, ryan.sperling@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Commissioner VACANT Ofelia Zapata Raquel Valdez Sanchez (Vice Chair) Michael Nahas Rodrigo Cantu Shakeel Rashed Appointment District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 District 6 Commissioner Zain Pleuthner VACANT Appointment District 7 District 8 Aaron Gonzales (Chair) District 9 Aditi Joshi Jake Randall District 10 Mayor AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Economic Prosperity Commission Regular Meeting on September 17, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Presentation regarding Rally Austin’s proposal for the 2026 City of Austin Bond Election. Presentation by David Colligan, Chief Operating Officer, Rally Austin. Discussion reviewing an analysis of Local Government Code Chapter 380 agreements. Discussion regarding staff and commission follow-up on action items in the City Auditor Office’s 2017 Workforce Development Audit and 2022 Workforce Development Follow-Up. Discussion regarding efforts to encourage members of the public to apply for vacant positions on the Economic Prosperity Commission. Discussion regarding a potential partnership with Austin Community College to explore and expand youth paid internships, employment, and education credits. 7. Discussion reviewing political activity guidelines for commissioners. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 8. Update from the Childcare Working Group regarding its progress on forming recommendations on youth summer employment and youth workforce development. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 …
Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, October 15, 2025 ECONOMIC PROSPERITY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, September 17th, 2025. The Economic Prosperity Commission convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 301 W. 2nd Street, Boards and Commissions Room 1101, in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Valdez Sanchez called the Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting to order at 6:39 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance in Person: Raquel Valdez Sanchez (Chair) Zain Pleuthner Aditi Joshi Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Aaron Gonzales Rodrigo Cantu Jake Randall Ofelia Zapata PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Economic Prosperity Commission Regular Meeting on August 20, 2025. The minutes were approved on Commissioner Zapata’s motion, Commissioner Gonzales’ second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Nahas and Rashed were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation regarding collaborative partnerships to support economic opportunity. Presentation by Christy Moffett, Director of Economic Development & Strategic Investments, Travis County. The presentation was made by Christy Moffett, Director of Economic Development & Strategic Investments, Travis County. 1 Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, October 15, 2025 3. 4. 5. Discussion regarding potential overlap in work between the Economic Prosperity Commission and other city boards and commissions, as related to approved recommendations. Discussion was held. Discussion regarding a potential report on large enterprise employers within the City of Austin that are or are not participating in the summer youth internship program, including feedback from commissioners. Discussion was held. Discussion regarding vacancies on the Economic Prosperity Commission and how the commission can encourage people to apply. Discussion was held. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Conduct an evaluation of the recommendations made and other actions taken by the Economic Prosperity Commission throughout the year and how these reflected or achieved the commission’s directives, identify any overlaps in the role and work of the commission with other boards or commissions, identify policies or City needs that no current board or commission appears to address, evaluate the level of members’ and the community’s engagement, and identify potential bylaw amendments to improve or address any of the foregoing. The commission survey responses were read out by Chair Gonzales and approved on Commissioner Zapata’s motion, Vice Chair Valdez-Sanchez’ second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Nahas and Rashed were absent. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Identify working groups and their structure – Commissioner Joshi ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned without objection at 7:44 pm. 2
Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, October 16, 2025 ECONOMIC PROSPERITY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, October 15, 2025 The Economic Prosperity Commission convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 301 W. 2nd Street, Boards and Commissions Room 1101, in Austin, Texas. Chair Gonzales called the Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting to order at 6:41 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance in Person: Aaron Gonzales (Chair) Michael Nahas Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Raquel Valdez Sanchez (Vice Chair) Aditi Joshi Zain Pleuthner Shakeel Rashed Ofelia Zapata PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Economic Prosperity Commission Regular Meeting on September 17, 2025. The minutes were approved on Vice Chair Valdez Sanchez’ motion, Commissioner Joshi’s second on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Zapata was off the dais. Commissioners Cantu and Randall were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation regarding Rally Austin’s proposal for the 2026 City of Austin Bond Election. Presentation by David Colligan, Chief Operating Officer, Rally Austin. The presentation was made by David Colligan, Chief Operating Officer, Rally Austin. 1 Economic Prosperity Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, October 16, 2025 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Discussion reviewing an analysis of Local Government Code Chapter 380 agreements. Discussed. Discussion regarding staff and commission follow-up on action items in the City Auditor Office’s 2017 Workforce Development Audit and 2022 Workforce Development Follow-Up. Discussed. Discussion regarding efforts to encourage members of the public to apply for vacant positions on the Economic Prosperity Commission. Discussed. Discussion regarding a potential partnership with Austin Community College to explore and expand youth paid internships, employment, and education credits. Discussed. Discussion reviewing political activity guidelines for commissioners. Discussed. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 8. Update from the Childcare Working Group regarding its progress on forming recommendations on youth summer employment and youth workforce development. Update by Vice Chair Valdez Sanchez. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Pension Recommendation – Commissioner Nahas Staff briefing regarding pensions – Commissioner Nahas ADJOURNMENT Chair Gonzales adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m. without objection. The minutes were approved at the November 19, 2025 meeting on Commissioner Nahas’ motion, Commissioner Zapata’s second on a 7-0 vote. Commissioner Tomaszewski abstained. Commissioner Joshi was off the dais. Commissioner Valdez Sanchez was absent. 2
REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE DOWNTOWN COMMISSION Wednesday October 15, 2025, 5:30 p.m. Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 W 2nd Street Austin, Texas 78701 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 or in person, please contact Christi Vitela at Christi.Vitela@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2792. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Ed Ishmael, Chair Kimberly Levinson, Vice Chair Pat Buchta David Carroll Liz Coufal Nathan McDaniel Charles Peveto Nancy Pollak Sania Shifferd Philip Wiley Kevin Chen Nkiru Gelles Gina Houston Jennifer Franklin CALL TO ORDER AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Downtown Commission regular called meeting on September 17, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Update on the Downtown Density Bonus Program/Affordable Housing and SB 840. Presentation by Alan Pani, Planner Principal, Austin Planning. 3. Update on a proposed amendment to City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to establish a base height limit within the Central Business District (CBD) zoning district and update the Downtown Density Bonus (DDB) and Rainey Street Subdistrict to incorporate the CBD base height limit into the DDB program. Presentation by Alan Pani, Planner Principal, Austin Planning. 4. Presentation regarding Staff’s response to Council Resolution 20241121-073 related to Bird-Friendly design by Leslie Lilly, Environmental Conservation Program Manager, Austin Watershed Protection. 5. Update on the Downtown Austin Alliance’s (DAA) construction mitigation strategy. Presentation by Matt Geske, Vice President - Public Affairs, DAA, and Vanessa Olson, Vice President -Communication and Marketing, DAA. 6. Update on the Downtown Austin Alliance’s (DAA) active urbanism team regarding programs to support Artists and Creatives: DASA, Musicians activating spaces. Presentation by Raasin McIntosh, Vice President - Active Urbanism, DAA, and Emily Risinger, Director of Planning, DAA. 7. Update from the Arts Commission representative on the Cultural Funding/Grants process and information regarding the work of Austin Arts, Culture, Music, …
Downtown Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, September 17, 2025 Downtown Commission Regular Called Meeting Minutes Wednesday, September 17, 2025 The Downtown Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at Austin City Hall Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Ishmael called the Downtown Commission Meeting to order at 5:33 p.m. COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE: Ed Ishmael, Chair Kimberly Levinson, Vice Chair Pat Buchta Liz Coufal Nathan McDaniel Charles Peveto Sania Shifferd Philip Wiley COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE REMOTELY: Nkiru Gelles Nancy Pollak Nelly Paulina Ramírez PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Downtown Commission regular called meeting on August 20, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of August 20, 2025, were approved on Vice Chair Levinson’s motion, Commissioner Buchta’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Carroll was absent. 1 Downtown Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, September 17, 2025 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Update on the Downtown Austin Strategic Initiative (DASI). Presentation by Jon Fortune, Deputy City Manager, Austin City Manager’s Office. The presentation was made by Jon Fortune, Deputy City Manager, Austin City Manager’s Office and Roberto Treviño, Deputy City Manager Advisor, Austin City Manager’s Office. 3. Update from the Public Safety Commission representative regarding the Austin Police’s response to questions about their process with regards to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Public Safety Commission’s future discussions regarding this topic. Commissioner Ramírez provided an update. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Approve a Recommendation to Council regarding Downtown Commission Boundary Expansion. The motion to approve a Recommendation to Council regarding Downtown Commission Boundary Expansion was approved on Vice Chair Levinson’s motion, Commissioner Shifferd’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Carroll was absent. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Briefing on the update to the Great Streets Master Plan Briefing on the 6th Street Engineering Report Valet Permitting Process ADJOURNMENT A motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:30 p.m. was approved on Commissioner Peveto’s motion, Vice Chair Levinson’s second a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Carroll was absent. 2
Downtown Commission 2026 Regular Meeting Schedule 3rd Wednesday of each month at 5:30 pm 1. January 21, 2026 2. February 18, 2026 3. March 11, 2026* 4. April 15, 2026 5. May 20, 2026 6. June 17, 2026 7. July 15, 2026 8. August 19, 2026 9. September 16, 2026 10. October 21, 2026 11. November 18, 2026 12. December 16, 2026 *revised
SB 840 & DDB Austin Planning | Downtown Commission | 10/15/2025 Content • SB 840 Overview Impacts of SB 840 • • Next Steps SB 840 Overview SB 840 Summary Allows by-right mixed-use or multifamily in all zoning districts that allow non-residential uses (excluding zones with heavy industrial). Sets minimum standards for height, density, and maximum setbacks for multifamily and multifamily and mixed-use developments in commercial zones. Exempts residential conversions of existing commercial or office buildings from impact fees and other city requirements. Effective Date: September 1, 2025 4 SB 840 Applicability: Residential by Right Allows residential by-right on any property where mixed-use, office, commercial, retail, or warehouse uses are currently allowed in the zoning district. Does not apply to: Zones that allow a heavy industrial use Properties within 1,000 ft of a heavy industrial use or development site or within 3,000 ft. of an airport or military base An area designated by a city as “a clear zone or accident potential zone” 5 SB 840 Applicability: Residential by Right (cont’d) Residential is allowed by right in the following zoning districts in Austin: All office base zones: Neighborhood Office (NO), Limited Office (LO), General Office (GO) All commercial base zones: Community Recreation (CR), Neighborhood Commercial (LR), Community Commercial (GR), Lake Commercial (L), Central Business District (CBD), Downtown Mixed-Use (DMU), Warehouse/Limited Office (W/LO), Commercial Services (CS), Commercial Highway (CH) Special purpose base zones: Agriculture (AG), Planned Unit Development (PUDs)* Industrial base zones: Research & Development (R&D)* Regulating plans: Lamar/Justin, Plaza Saltillo, MLK, East Riverside Corridor, North Burnet/Gateway Regulating Plans *Applicable to properties with PUD and R&D zoning that allow commercial uses & prohibit heavy industrial uses 6 SB 840 Applicability: New Minimum Entitlements Bill sets new minimum entitlements for “mixed-use residential” and “multifamily residential” development, for sites where SB 840 applies. Mixed-Use Residential = any site in which the residential uses are at least 65% of the development’s total square footage. Multifamily Residential = any site for 3 or more dwelling units within one or more buildings. 7 New Minimum Entitlements Under SB 840 Density: Cities must allow the greater of 36 units per acre or the highest residential density currently allowed in the city. This is 54 units per acre in Austin. Cannot restrict …
C20-2025-010 Central Business District Amendments Austin Planning | Downtown Commission | 10/15/25 Content • Background • Proposed Changes • Next Steps Background Texas Senate Bill 840 Texas SB 840 went into effect on September 1. Allows for multifamily or mixed-use in any commercial zone Under SB 840, multifamily and mixed-use residential developments in commercial zones will, by right, be able to: Reach a height that is the greater of 45 feet or the height that applies to commercial uses for the site. Reach a density of up to 54 units per acre. Include setbacks that are the lesser of 25 feet or the setbacks imposed on commercial uses. Develop unlimited floor-to-area ratio (FAR). 4 Central Business District Central Business District (CBD) is the designation for an office, commercial, residential, or civic use located in the downtown area CBD currently regulates development based on floor-area ratio (FAR) Currently, the allowed FAR is 8:1 There is no maximum building height under CBD As of September 1, the City can no longer regulate FAR in developments utilizing Senate Bill 840 CBD 5 Downtown Density Bonus Produces highest density/heights in our city and produces the most affordable housing fees- in-lieu for the City CBD and Downtown Mixed Use (DMU) zoning today: CBD zoning does not have a height limit but has FAR limit of 8:1. DMU zoning has height limit of 120’ and FAR limit of 5:1. DDB allows for developments to go above their base entitlements Additional entitlements are mapped, but in general, DDB can increase CBD and DMU sites: Up to 25:1 FAR Up to unlimited height 6 Proposed Changes CBD Median Height Equivalent Staff analyzed the median and average height for sites participating in the Downtown Density Bonus to find the height equivalent for 8:1 FAR Site Area (acres) Floors with 8:1 FAR* Height with 8:1 FAR* (feet) Density Bonus Sites CBD Median CBD Average 0.55 0.72 *8:1 FAR equivalent for developed sites. 16 18 207 233 8 9 10 Proposed Changes to CBD Create a new maximum by-right height limit of 350 feet for the Central Business District. 350 feet follows the trend toward taller buildings in Downtown to help support development and growth in the city center. The height limit will address the effects of …
1 City Staff Watershed Protection Building Services Liz Johnston, Leslie Lilly, Elizabeth Funk Matt Hollon, Sean Watson Austin Energy Green Building Garret Jaynes, Heidi Kasper Development Services Department Farhana Biswas Kit Johnson, Nate Jackson Animal Services Emery Sadkin Planning Jordan Feldman 2 Resolution 20241121-073 ▪ Came out of a recommendation from a working group and Resolution 20210902-050 on Lights Out Austin ▪ Directs staff to: ▪ Update on Light’s Out Austin ▪ Explore integration of bird-friendly building techniques for new low-rise, mid-rise and high-rise buildings ▪ Conduct a feasibility analysis on the potential impacts of these standards ▪ Seek input from stakeholders, including developers, environmental organizations, and the public. 3 Migration and Habitat ▪ Austin was designated a Bird City in 2023 ▪ Austin within North America’s Central Flyway ▪ Over 400 species of birds ▪ Edwards Plateau and the Blackland Prairies habitat ▪ Premier destination for birdwatchers throughout most of the year. ▪ Birding generates more than $5 billion in annual ecotourism revenue in Texas ($279 billion nationwide) 4 The Problem ▪ Birds do not perceive glass as a barrier. ▪ In daytime, birds encounter reflective or translucent glass. ▪ At night, birds encounter artificial sources of light. ▪ Birds fly to these confusing features without seeing the glass barriers. ▪ The collision is deadly. An estimated 1 billion birds die every year. 5 Solutions Glass Strategies Bird-friendly design includes: ▪ Reducing the use of glass ▪ Reducing glass exposure (using solar shading, external insect/solar screens, louvers, etc.) ▪ Incorporating bird-friendly signals (markers) in or on the glass ▪ UV coating, glazing, and etched or fritted glass patterns that follow the "2x2 rule” 7 Design Strategies ▪ Incorporate physical barriers and architectural design that improve glass visibility ▪ Options include: ▪ Exterior screens ▪ Shutters ▪ Awnings ▪ Facades ▪ Structural shading systems Tracy Aviary, Salt Lake City, Utah 8 Lighting Exterior ▪ Eliminate uplighting, use fully shielded fixtures that direct light downward, and avoid event searchlights ▪ Use lighting management systems that can automatically reduce non-essential lighting during peak migration ▪ Also beneficial to bats and lightning bugs year-round ▪ Use warmer lightbulbs (as white/blue light can disorient birds) Interior ▪ Program automatic controls with timers and occupancy sensors ▪ Use window treatments to reduce light spillage ▪ Schedule janitorial services during daylight hours 9 Benchmarking What have other cities done? New York City (2021) Arlington County, VA …
DOWNTOWN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION YYYYMMDD-XXX [XXX is the agenda item number] Date: 10/15/2025 Subject: Density Bonus recommendation Motioned By: Recommendation Seconded By: The Downtown Commission recommends that the City of Austin adopt the Downtown Austin Neighborhood Association proposal for replacing the current density bonus program (which is necessitated by SB840). Description of Recommendation to Council The DTC believes that removing height and FAR restrictions downtown, and directing a dedicated share of the resulting revenue permanently into the Affordable Housing Trust Fund or a similar entity will provide a much more stable and permanent stream of funding for Permanent Supportive Housing and other affordable housing, as well as other community benefits, because it will not be dependent on constant new development. It will remain in place as long as the building exists. We therefore request that the City Council not adopt further restrictions on downtown development, which will only complicate an already complex building code, and instead simplify the code by removing restrictions and designating the increased revenue to housing our neighbors and fellow citizens. Vote For: Against: Abstain: Absent: Attest: [Staff or board member can sign] 1 of 1
SOCIAL KNOWLEDGEABLE INFLUENTIAL Philip Wiley President Cyrus Tehrani Vice President Maria Wiley Treasurer Marshall Geyer Secretary Bob Bellin Roger L. Cauvin Megan Dude Kimberly Levinson Preston Salce October 3, 2025 Honorable City Council, Commissioners, and Staff: (DANA) The Downtown Austin Neighborhood Association opposes height limits and other exclusionary zoning downtown, and we specifically oppose the base height limit proposed in the C20-2025-010 Central Business District (CBD) amendments. We recognize that the proposed CBD base height limit is an attempt to restore the incentive to participate in the Downtown Density Bonus Program (DDBP), given that SB 840 removed the floor area ratio (FAR) limits on which the program depends. As we noted in a March 2024 letter, density bonus programs rely on exclusionary zoning to "work" and produce less housing relative to granting the same entitlements by right. (TOC) program Indeed, a 2024 Terner Center and UCLA study of Los Angeles’ that Transit Oriented Communities removing the affordability requirements, and granting the "bonus" entitlements by right, would produce 38% more housing over a decade. The report confirmed that calibration is futile; housing production suffers dramatically no matter how lenient the affordability requirements (short of eliminating them entirely). found We thus reiterate our March 2024 proposal to replace the DDBP with a mechanism that (1) captures the extra property tax revenue resulting from having no FAR caps or height limits and (2) dedicates a portion of it to affordable housing and other community benefits. This alternative will produce more housing overall, and provide a larger and steadier funding stream for these community benefits, than would downzoning the CBD to restore the incentive to participate in the DDBP. Sincerely, Board of Directors Downtown Austin Neighborhood Association (DANA) info@downtownaustin.org (512) 593-2621 DOWNTOWN AUSTIN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 997 Austin, TX 78767 • downtownaustin.org
RESPONSE TO COUNCIL RESOLUTION 20241121-073 BIRD-FRIENDLYDESIGN REPORT 10/6/2025 Response to 20241121-073 Table of Contents Executive Summary .............................................................................................................................. 4 Overview of Bird Friendly Design .......................................................................................................... 5 Migration and Habitat in Austin............................................................................................................ 5 Glass and Building Design Elements ..................................................................................................... 6 Lighting Standards to Minimize Light Pollution .................................................................................... 9 Behavioral practices ............................................................................................................................ 10 Benchmarking Report on Bird Friendly Design in North America ....................................................... 11 New York City, NY ............................................................................................................................... 11 Madison, WI ........................................................................................................................................ 12 Portland, ME ....................................................................................................................................... 12 Berkeley, CA ........................................................................................................................................ 13 Toronto, ON ........................................................................................................................................ 13 Arlington County, VA........................................................................................................................... 14 Bird Friendly Design in Austin ............................................................................................................. 15 Austin Energy Green Building ............................................................................................................. 15 Lights Out Austin! ................................................................................................................................ 16 Site Specific Regulations ..................................................................................................................... 16 Glass and Lighting Requirements in Code ........................................................................................... 17 Case Studies of Bird Friendly Projects in Austin.................................................................................. 17 Considerations for New Construction ................................................................................................. 19 Co-Benefits of Bird Friendly Design .................................................................................................... 19 The 100/100/100 rule ......................................................................................................................... 21 Best Practices for Low-, Mid-, and High-Rise Buildings ...................................................................... 21 Feasibility of Bird Friendly Building in Austin ....................................................................................... 23 Cost Estimates ..................................................................................................................................... 23 Building Plan Review ........................................................................................................................... 25 Inspection and Compliance ................................................................................................................. 26 Education ............................................................................................................................................ 26 Stakeholder Engagement .................................................................................................................... 26 Boards and Commissions ................................................................................................................... 28 Staff Recommendations ..................................................................................................................... 29 1. Land Development Code Amendment ............................................................................................ 29 10/6/2025 Response to 20241121-073 2. Austin Energy Green Building Program and Policy Updates ........................................................... 29 3. Residential Educational Campaign .................................................................................................. 30 Contributors: ..................................................................................................................................... 31 References:........................................................................................................................................ 32 Appendix A: Benchmarking Data and Regulations ............................................................................... 33 Appendix B: Austin Energy Green Building Program Requirements ..................................................... 34 Appendix C: Stakeholder Engagement Plan ........................................................................................ 36 Appendix D: Bird Friendly Design for Residential ................................................................................. 37 10/6/2025 Response to 20241121-073 Executive Summary implementation, In response to City Council Resolution 20241121-073, staff conducted comprehensive research on bird- friendly building design including stakeholder engagement with developers, environmental organizations, and the public through virtual sessions, public tours of the Austin Airport IT building, and professional roundtable discussions in collaboration with the American Institute of Architects (AIA). The following analysis provides an overview of the impact that building collisions have on bird populations and how Austin can address the problem through assessing local case studies, cost feasibility, and regulatory frameworks from peer cities including New York, Madison, Portland, Toronto, Berkeley, and Arlington County, VA. The report explores how Austin's built environment and land development regulations present many opportunities for bird-friendly design implementation, including already existing regulatory mechanisms and programs like Planned Unit Development (PUD) Zoning and the Austin Energy …
DOWNTOWN COMMISSION October 15, 2025 DOWNTOWN AUSTIN ALLIANCE VP, Public Affairs DOWNTOWN AUSTIN ALLIANCE VP, Communication & Marketing DOWNTOWN AUSTIN ALLIANCE VANESSAOLSONMATT GESKE Urban Design Initiative The Downtown Austin Alliance is working with Transportation and Public Works to develop a comprehensive Construction Engagement & Mitigation Strategy. The tentative strategy will advance fifteen recommendations of the report, including: Proactive notices of street and sidewalk closures Business Support Toolkits Construction Inspection Task Force PLANNING FOR CONSTRUCTIONCONGRESS AVENUE DOWNTOWNAUSTIN ALLIANCECommunication & Business Support Update CONSTRUCTION MITIGATION STRATEGY MARKETING BENEFITS Photo by Ismael Quintilla III DOWNTOWN CALENDAR Submit your events to our Downtown Events Calendar & get free promotion! 1,100+ views per month SUBMIT EVENTS: https://downtownaustin.com/do wntown-events-submission- form/ VIEW THE CALENDAR: https://downtownaustin.com/ev ents-calendar/ VIDEO INTERVIEWS BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS SOCIAL SHARING Content created or provided by us to promote downtown businesses to our social following (50K+ across channels) Examples include an in-depth interview from the folks behind Moonshine and Kinfolk and a new business opening for HokkaiSan DOWNTOWN DEALS GIVEAWAYS & POP UPS DOWNTOWN DEALS & GIVEAWAYS DOWNTOWN DEALS: Partner with us for one of our seasonal campaigns and get a custom landing page on the XOXO App to feature deals. GIVEAWAYS & POP UPS: We’ve partnered with Miranda’s Cafe and Parkside to do exclusive gift card giveaways for our app subscribers. Contact us to host your own! DOWNTOWN ENGAGEMENT XOXO STICKER: Businesses can drive traffic to campaigns on the app, increasing visibility for all businesses that opt in A FRAMES: Request an A frame from us to drive interest to your business from pedestrians STOREFRONT WRAPS: Reach out to us if you’d like to beautify your storefront with window wraps SOAK UP SUMMER ADS PAID SOCIAL: Meta CITYCAST: Preroll ads, sponsored segments, email marketing CULTUREMAP: Newsletter marketing, social media, dedicated emails DATAFY: Web banner ads 6AM CITY/ATX TODAY: Article and newsletter marketing 13,000 views on campaign landing page 50% of campaign landing page engagement is organic and not from paid ads 23,500+ impressions on paid social ads Construction Communication & Business Support DOWNTOWN XOXO APP Launched the XOXO App to promote businesses and communicate road closure notices. Future integration with a live roadway impact map in discussion. BUSINESS CAMPAIGN Launched the Soak up Summer campaign in the XOXO App to attract patrons to businesses impacted by Convention Center construction BUSINESS PROMOTIONS Actively highlighting local businesses within a half-mile radius of the Convention Center across social …
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Downtown Commission Recommendation Number: 20251015-009: Downtown Density Bonus Recommendation Date of Approval: October 15, 2025 Recommendation: The Downtown Commission recommends that the City of Austin adopt the Downtown Austin Neighborhood Association proposal for replacing the current Downtown Density Bonus program (which is necessitated by SB840). Description of Recommendation to Council: The DTC believes that removing height and FAR restrictions downtown, and directing a dedicated share of the resulting revenue permanently into the Affordable Housing Trust Fund or a similar entity, charged with actually building affordable housing, will provide a much more stable and permanent stream of revenue for Permanent Supportive Housing and other affordable housing as well as other community benefits, because it will not be dependent on constant new development. It will remain in place as long as the building exists. We therefore request that the City Council not adopt further restrictions on downtown development, which will only complicate an already complex Land Development Code, and instead simplify the code by removing restrictions and designating the increased revenue to housing our neighbors and fellow citizens. Motioned By: Commissioner Shifferd Seconded By: Commissioner Buchta Vote: 8-0 For: Chair Ishmael, Vice Chair Levinson, Commissioners Buchta, Carroll, McDaniel, Peveto, Shifferd, and Wiley Against: None Abstain: None Off the dais: None Absent: Commissioners Coufal and Pollak Attest: Christi Vitela
Downtown Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, October 15, 2025 Downtown Commission Regular Called Meeting Minutes Wednesday, October 15, 2025 The Downtown Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Austin City Hall Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Ishmael called the Downtown Commission Meeting to order at 5:32 p.m. COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE: Ed Ishmael, Chair Kimberly Levinson, Vice Chair Pat Buchta David Carroll Gina Houston Nathan McDaniel Charles Peveto Sania Shifferd Philip Wiley COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE REMOTELY: Kevin Chen Jennifer Franklin PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Downtown Commission regular called meeting on September 17, 2025. The minutes from the meeting on September 17, 2025, were approved on Commissioner Peveto’s motion, Vice Chair Levinson’s second, on a 7-0 vote. 1 Downtown Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, October 15, 2025 Commissioner McDaniel was off the dais. Commissioners Coufal and Pollak were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Update on the Downtown Density Bonus Program/Affordable Housing and SB 840. Presentation by Alan Pani, Planner Principal, Austin Planning. The presentation was made by Alan Pani, Planner Principal, Austin Planning. 3. Update on a proposed amendment to City Code Title 25 (Land Development) to establish a base height limit within the Central Business District (CBD) zoning district and update the Downtown Density Bonus (DDB) and Rainey Street Subdistrict to incorporate the CBD base height limit into the DDB program. Presentation by Alan Pani, Planner Principal, Austin Planning. The presentation was made by Alan Pani, Planner Principal, Austin Planning. 4. Presentation regarding Staff’s response to Council Resolution 20241121-073 related to Bird-Friendly design by Leslie Lilly, Environmental Conservation Program Manager, Austin Watershed Protection. Withdrawn. 5. Update on the Downtown Austin Alliance’s (DAA) construction mitigation strategy. Presentation by Matt Geske, Vice President - Public Affairs, DAA, and Vanessa Olson, Vice President -Communication and Marketing, DAA. The presentation was made by Matt Geske, Vice President - Public Affairs, DAA, and Vanessa Olson, Vice President -Communication and Marketing, DAA. 6. Update on the Downtown Austin Alliance’s (DAA) active urbanism team regarding programs to support Artists and Creatives: DASA, Musicians activating spaces. Presentation by Raasin McIntosh, Vice President - Active Urbanism, DAA, and Emily Risinger, Director of Planning, DAA. The presentation was made by Emily Risinger, Director of Planning, DAA. 7. Update from the Arts Commission representative on the Cultural Funding/Grants process and information regarding the work …
REGULAR MEETING of the COMMISSION ON VETERAN AFFAIRS Wednesday, Oct 15, 2025 7:00 PM – Adjournment City of Austin Permitting & Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr., Room 1401/1402 Austin, TX 78752 Some members of the Commission on Veteran Affairs may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register, email the board liaison at Jesus.Simental@austintexas.gov CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: Michael Mcinerney, Chair Amber Schleuning, Vice Chair Christopher Wilson William Dahlstrom Armando Gonzales Bryce Laake-Stanfield Anita Carmichael Roberts Jose Reyes VACANT – D4 VACANT – D1 VACANT – D6 CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES AGENDA 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Veteran Affairs Regular Meeting of Sep 17, 2025 DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Presentation and discussion by Dustin Noll from St Edwards University on the function of contemporary points in terms of veterans pursuing higher education outcomes, challenges, and community partners. 3. Presentation and discussion by BethAnn Warwick from Austin Community College (ACC) on the challenges of ACC veteran students pursuing higher education. 4. Discussion on 2025 Veterans Day Parade. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discuss and approve Commission on Veterans Affairs 2026 annual meeting schedule. 6. Discussion and approval of a recommendation to council on an initiative for homeless veterans. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Jesus Simental at (512) 974-7742 or jesus.simental@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
COMMISSION ON VETERAN AFFAIRS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, October 15, 2025 The COMMISSION ON VETERANS AFFAIRS convened in a REGULAR Meeting on WEDNESDAY, October 15, 2025, at the City of Austin Permitting & Development Center at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752. Chair Michael Mcinerney called the COMMISSION ON VETERANS AFFAIRS MEETING to order at 7:00pm CST. Commissioners in Attendance: Michael Mcinerney Armando Gonzales Jose Reyes Bryce Laake-Stanfield Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Amber Schleuning Christopher Wilson Commissioners Absent: William Dahlstrom Anita Carmichael Roberts Staff in Attendance: Jesus Simental – Veterans Administrator, Office of Equity and Inclusion PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. The minutes from the meeting of 9/17/2025 were approved on Commissioner Bryce Laake-Stanfield motion, second by Armando Gonzales on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner William Dahlstrom and Anita Carmichael Roberts were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. St. Edwards University: Dustin Noll presented on the challenges presented by the changing needs of younger veterans. Raised the point that it was well understood what veterans returning from the wars in Iraq & Afghanistan needed, and many were lined up to help — for example, mental healthcare for PTSD. Today, young Veterans are already becoming disconnected from this experience. needs are less clear and resources are more scarce. 3. Austin Community College: Dr. BethAnn Warwick presented on the challenges student veterans face pursuing higher education. Population of 1,600 Veterans at ACC, plus another 1,500 family members and spouses. ACC Military Network & Veteran Resource Center address main challenges of housing affordability, employment, and loss of community. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. The Commission on Veterans Affairs 2026 annual meeting schedule was approved on Chair Michael Mcinerney motion and second by Christopher Wilson on a 6-0 vote. 5. A working group was established on motion by Chair Michael Mcinerney and second by Bryce-Laake Stanfied on a 6-0 vote to address veteran homelessness. The working group will be lead by Bryce Laake-Stanfield and consist of Chair Michael Mcinerney, Commissioner Christopher Wilson, Commissioner Armando Gonzales, and Vice Chair Amber Schleuning. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 6. Commissioner Bryce Laake-Stanfield to add to discussion and action items a creation of a veterans operations working group to focus on connecting the City of Austin with nonprofits that support veterans and also update the commission on the status of the veteran homeless working group. ADJOURNMENT END: 8:16 PM 7. Chair Michael Mcinerney made the motion to …
Regular Called Meeting of the Bond Oversight Commission October 15, 2025, 2:00 P.M to 4:00 P.M Austin City Hall, Boards & Commissions Room 1101 301 W 2nd Street, Austin TX 78701 Some members of the BOARD/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, call or email Nicole Hernandez, 512-974-7644, nicole.hernandez@austintexas.gov CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: John Mc Nabb, Chair Charles Curry, Vice Chair Zachary Bird Ramiro Diaz JC Dwyer Stephen Gonzalez Bob Libal Russell Korte Santiago Rodriguez Kenneth Standley Austin Wright CALL TO ORDER AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approval of the minutes of the Regular meeting of the Bond Oversight Commission on September 17, 2025. Staff Briefings 2. Staff briefing from Austin Financial Services Department on the Capital Improvement Process and Plan. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion on the 2026 Bond Election Advisory Task Force recent meeting items. 4. Discussion on the 2026 Annual Bond Oversight Meeting Schedule. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Nicole Hernandez, Capital Delivery Department, at 512-974-7644, for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Bond Oversight Commission, please contact Nicole Hernandez at 512-974-7644.
Bond Oversight Commission REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, October 15, 2025 The Bond Oversight Commission convened in a Regular meeting on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair John McNabb called the Bond Oversight Meeting to order at 2:02 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: John McNabb, Chair Charles Curry, Vice Chair Zachary Bird Ramiro Diaz JC Dwyer Kenneth Standley Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Stephen Gonzalez Russell Korte Austin Wright PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Bond Oversight Commission Regular meeting on September 17, 2025. The minutes were approved at October 15, 2025, meeting on Commissioner Diaz’s motion and Commissioner Standley’s second on a (9-0) vote. 1 Staff Briefings 2. Staff briefing from Austin Fire Financial Services Department on the Capital Improvement Process and Plan. The presentation was made by Shelly Kilday. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Discussion on the 2026 Bond Election Advisory Task Force recent meeting items. Members who serve on both the Bond Oversight Commission and 2026 Bond Election Advisory Task Force (BEATF) gave an update on what the BEATF has been doing and information/presentations they have had to date. 4. Discussion on the 2026 Annual Bond Oversight Meeting Schedule Members discussed future dates and presenters for the 2026 calendar year, and a schedule will be revisited at the November meeting. Chair McNabb adjourned the meeting at 3:30 p.m. without objection. The minutes were approved at the November 19, 2025 meeting on BOARD MEMBER Diaz’s motion, BOARD MEMBER Curry’s second on a 8-0 vote. 2
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the ROBERT MUELLER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION (RMMA PIAC) TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2025, at 6:00 P.M. AUSTIN ENERGY HEADQUARTERS ASSEMBLY ROOM 1111 4815 MUELLER BOULEVARD AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Marrilee Archer at marrilee.archer@austintexas.gov or 512-974-7842. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Michael Jones, Chair Rick Krivoniak, Vice Chair Andrew Clements Corky Hilliard Christopher Jackson Martin Luecke Kathleen Malcom David Neider Kathy Sokolic CALL TO ORDER AGENDA 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 Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on September 9, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Annual Report and Discussion by Banbury regarding Minority-Owned or Women-Owned Business Enterprise Briefing 3. Discussion by Banbury regarding Mueller Development updates DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discuss and approve the 2026 RMMA PIAC Meeting Schedule 5. Discussion by Commissioners on a potential recommendation to City Council on Retirement Living at Mueller with Healthcare Options FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Marrilee Archer with Austin Financial Services (AFS), at 512-974-7842, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Implementation Advisory Commission, please contact Marrilee Archer with Austin Financial Services at 512-974-7842.
DRAFT RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL Robert Mueller Municipal Airport (RMMA) Plan Implementation Advisory Commission Month, day, year WHEREAS the RMMA Plan Implementation Advisory Commission (the Commission) is charged to Advise the city council on implementation of the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Master Plan, the 1996 Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Process and Goals Task Force Report, and other redevelopment issues at Robert Mueller Municipal Airport, including…land disposition strategy; WHEREAS the 1996 Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Process and Goals Task Force Report’s VISION states “a high quality of life can be achieved for both working and retired community residents” and “we envision a community that encompasses...retirement living”; WHEREAS the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Master Plan does not include retirement living also providing health care or a retirement resident housing category (while the Development Program PUD zoning does, commendably, require 25% of all housing units to be included in the Mueller Affordable Homes program); WHEREAS the Commission has received public testimony from residents regarding the need for community- based facilities and services that allow aging residents to remain in their homes, or in the Mueller community, especially as their health care and living assistance needs increase; and Austin residents between 65 and 74 were the fastest growing age group between 2010 and 2020, increasing by almost 70% (Austin City Auditor, 2010- 2020 Census Analysis WHEREAS A City of Austin’s Age-Friendly Action Plan goal is to increase and prioritize funding for affordable housing for seniors (housing bonds, housing trust fund); WHEREAS Mueller is considered an aspirational model for Austin development and redevelopment; and locating retirement living with health care included could serve not just Mueller residents but all East Austin; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the RMMA PIAC recommends the Austin City Council undertake concrete actions to plan for and achieve retirement living development, particularly affordable and with Continuing Care (a continuum of care from assisted living to nursing care) within Mueller including: • Utilizing City-owned land, purchased or donated, for retirement living development. • Contributing funding (housing bonds, housing trust fund) for retirement living development. • Organizing and participating, with appropriate partners, in a Public-Private-Partnership to develop affordable retirement living projects with a continuum of care within Mueller. (END) Date of Approval: _____________________________ Record of the vote: ( ) Attest: _____________________________________________ (Staff or board member can sign)
ROBERT MUELLER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION 2026 Regular Meeting Schedule Per the bylaws the RMMA PIAC meets on the second Tuesday of each month, except in July and December. January 13, 2026 February 10, 2026 March 10, 2026 April 14, 2026 May 12, 2026 June 9, 2026 August 11, 2026 September 8, 2026 October 13, 2026 November 10, 2026
MBE/WBE Annual Update to Mueller Commission RMMA PIAC | October 14, 2025 The Mueller Vision & Catellus Goals • Community goals for Mueller include: o East Austin revitalization o Economic activity and opportunity o A diverse and inclusive community • Drivers for success include high levels of participation by MBE/WBE and local businesses • MBE/WBE business efforts coordinate with overall community diversity efforts Additional Catellus Goals: • Strive for maximum participation by MBE/WBE contractors for design and construction of infrastructure • Create conditions for MBE/WBE investors and tenants to succeed • Continue to work with community stakeholders • Go beyond the MDA resolution to collaborate with third-party developers InTown Home’s Austin Modern Lofts row homes RMMA PIAC | Oct. 14, 2025 | Page 2 Master Developer Projects Catellus acquires land and contracts for: • Infrastructure: o Roads o Utilities o Water quality ponds o Residential lots o Commercial parcels • Parks and amenities: o Trails o Irrigation o Park structures o Picnic areas o Playgrounds Residential lots and commercial sites are sold to third-party developers The Tannehill trail bridge, opened earlier this year RMMA PIAC | Oct. 14, 2025 | Page 3 Master Developer Policy & Procedures Catellus policy for master developer projects: • Contractors must meet specified goals for MBE/WBE participation OR demonstrate good-faith effort • MBE/WBE participation important to proposal evaluation • Catellus works with prime contractors to increase MBE/WBE participation • Policy includes provisions for monitoring compliance over life of contract Catellus procedures for master developer projects: • Catellus delivers bid documents to: o City of Austin SMBR Dept. for distribution to plan room o Other area plan rooms: – US Hispanic Contractors Association of Austin – Austin Black Contractors Association – Austin United Metropolitan Black Contractors’ Assoc. – Asian Construction Trades Association • Contractors advertise and notify MBE/WBEs of subcontracting opportunities • Prime contractors must document good-faith efforts before Catellus will execute contract RMMA PIAC | Oct. 14, 2025 | Page 4 Master Developer Results Through May 31, 2025: • MBE/WBE contracts to date: $53.13 million = 23.3% of total • Dollars paid to MBE/WBEs: $53.12 million • Number of MBE/WBEs: 99 businesses % MBE/WBE PARTICIPATION Asian Pacific-Owned $1.06M | 2% Woman-Owned $17.90M | 34% African American-Owned $12.78M | 24% 88% of Mueller’s MBE/WBE contractors are located within the five-county region Latinx-Owned $21.36M | 40% Native American-Owned $15K | 0.03% RMMA PIAC | Oct. 14, 2025 …
REGULAR MEETING of the PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2025, 6:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Planning Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely. Registration no later than 2 PM the day of the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. For more information on public comment, please see the agenda section “Speaker Registration.” Please contact Ella Garcia, Staff Liaison, for questions regarding speaker registration at LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-978-0821. CURRENT 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) Patrick Howard (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 EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Planning Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, according to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on the agenda. The Commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071. Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0821 Attorney: Steve Maddoux, 512-974-6080 Page 1 of 7 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 regular meeting on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2024-0018.01 - 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe Street Rezone; Location: District 4 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe Street, Waller Creek Watershed; Brentwood/Highland Combined (Highland) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: Purple Square One Limited Liability (Lan Chen) Agent: Request: Bowman (Jerome Perales, P.E.) High Density Single Family and Multifamily Residential to Mixed Use land use Applicant postponement request to December 9, 2025 Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, …
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: Julia Perales-Leisk Boudreaux, Marcelle Meredith, Maureen RE: Request for Postponement - NPA-2024-0018.01 & C14-2024-0036_7003 Guadalupe Wednesday, September 24, 2025 1:06:10 PM image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png External Email - Exercise Caution Hello Marcelle, I think it would best to do Dec 9th since we still do not know if a ZTA will be required with the new unit counts. JULIA PERALES-LEISK Planning & Development Manager | BOWMAN julia.leisk@bowman.com | bowman.com From: Boudreaux, Marcelle <Marcelle.Boudreaux@austintexas.gov> Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2025 9:30 AM To: Julia Perales-Leisk <julia.leisk@bowman.com> Cc: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov> Subject: [EXTERNAL] RE: Request for Postponement - NPA-2024-0018.01 & C14-2024-0036_7003 Guadalupe Hi Julia, Please confirm the PC date to which you are requesting Postponement. Thanks! Marcelle Boudreaux, MCRP, AICP, Assoc. AIA Planner Senior Planning Department 512-974-8094 marcelle.boudreaux@austintexas.gov 02 NPA-2024-0018.01 - 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe Street Rezone; District 41 of 2 Please note: Email correspondence to and from the City of Austin is subject to required disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act. -----Original Message----- From: Julia Perales-Leisk <julia.leisk@bowman.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 4:11 PM To: Boudreaux, Marcelle <Marcelle.Boudreaux@austintexas.gov> Cc: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov> Subject: Re: Request for Postponement - NPA-2024-0018.01 & C14-2024-0036_7003 Guadalupe External Email - Exercise Caution Hello Marcelle, Please postpone the zoning and NPA applications since we waiting to get the approved TIA Determination worksheet to determine if we will be amending our applications. Thank you. JULIA PERALES-LEISK Planning & Development Manager | BOWMAN O: (512) 327-2308 julia.leisk@bowman.com<mailto:julia.leisk@bowman.com> ________________________________ From: Julia Perales-Leisk <julia.leisk@bowman.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 9:30:55 AM To: Boudreaux, Marcelle <Marcelle.Boudreaux@austintexas.gov> Cc: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov> Subject: RE: Request for Postponement - NPA-2024-0018.01 & C14-2024-0036_7003 Guadalupe Goo morning Marcelle. 02 NPA-2024-0018.01 - 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe Street Rezone; District 42 of 2
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: Julia Perales-Leisk Boudreaux, Marcelle Meredith, Maureen RE: Request for Postponement - NPA-2024-0018.01 & C14-2024-0036_7003 Guadalupe Wednesday, September 24, 2025 1:06:10 PM image001.png image002.png image003.png image004.png External Email - Exercise Caution Hello Marcelle, I think it would best to do Dec 9th since we still do not know if a ZTA will be required with the new unit counts. JULIA PERALES-LEISK Planning & Development Manager | BOWMAN julia.leisk@bowman.com | bowman.com From: Boudreaux, Marcelle <Marcelle.Boudreaux@austintexas.gov> Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2025 9:30 AM To: Julia Perales-Leisk <julia.leisk@bowman.com> Cc: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov> Subject: [EXTERNAL] RE: Request for Postponement - NPA-2024-0018.01 & C14-2024-0036_7003 Guadalupe Hi Julia, Please confirm the PC date to which you are requesting Postponement. Thanks! Marcelle Boudreaux, MCRP, AICP, Assoc. AIA Planner Senior Planning Department 512-974-8094 marcelle.boudreaux@austintexas.gov 03 C14-2024-0036 - 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe Street Rezone; District 41 of 2 Please note: Email correspondence to and from the City of Austin is subject to required disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act. -----Original Message----- From: Julia Perales-Leisk <julia.leisk@bowman.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 4:11 PM To: Boudreaux, Marcelle <Marcelle.Boudreaux@austintexas.gov> Cc: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov> Subject: Re: Request for Postponement - NPA-2024-0018.01 & C14-2024-0036_7003 Guadalupe External Email - Exercise Caution Hello Marcelle, Please postpone the zoning and NPA applications since we waiting to get the approved TIA Determination worksheet to determine if we will be amending our applications. Thank you. JULIA PERALES-LEISK Planning & Development Manager | BOWMAN O: (512) 327-2308 julia.leisk@bowman.com<mailto:julia.leisk@bowman.com> ________________________________ From: Julia Perales-Leisk <julia.leisk@bowman.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 9:30:55 AM To: Boudreaux, Marcelle <Marcelle.Boudreaux@austintexas.gov> Cc: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov> Subject: RE: Request for Postponement - NPA-2024-0018.01 & C14-2024-0036_7003 Guadalupe Goo morning Marcelle. 03 C14-2024-0036 - 7003, 7005, 7007 Guadalupe Street Rezone; District 42 of 2
Villela, Beverly From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Beverly, Loayza, Katherine Thursday, October 2, 2025 9:58 AM Villela, Beverly Madere, Pamela RE: PC Hearing Notice Postponement Request re: C14-2024-0160 1000 Red River St. 10-2-25 External Email - Exercise Caution On behalf of the owner, please consider this a formal request for postponement of the zoning case C14-2024-0160 to the November 13, 2025 Planning Commission meeting. Thank you, Katherine Katherine P. Loayza Land Use Consultant Jackson Walker L.L.P. 100 Congress Avenue, Suite 1100 Austin, Texas 78701 04 C14-2024-0160 - 1000 Red River Street; District 91 of 1
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2024-0160 (1000 Red River) DISTRICT: 9 ADDRESS: 1001 Trinity Street, 416 ½ East 10th Street, 502 ½ East 10th Street, 1000 Red River, 1001 ½ Red River Street, 1018 Red River Street, 1020 Red River Street, 503 East 11th Street, 505 East 11th Street, 509 ½ East 11th Street, 516 ½ East 11th Street ZONING FROM: DMU, CS, CS-1, MF-4 TO: DMU SITE AREA: 4.01 acres (174,675.6sq. ft.) PROPERTY OWNER: Austin Real Estate Acquisitions LLC AGENT: Jackson Walker LLP (Pamela Madere) CASE MANAGER: Beverly Villela (512-978-0740, Beverly.Villela@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommendation is to grant Downtown Mixed Use (DMU) district zoning. See the Basis of Recommendation section below. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: October 14, 2025: CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD ORDINANCE NUMBER: ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question consists of approximately 4.01 acres at 1001 Trinity Street, 416 ½ East 10th Street, 502 ½ East 10th Street, 1000 Red River, 1001 ½ Red River Street, 1018 Red River Street, 1020 Red River Street, 503 East 11th Street, 505 East 11th Street, 509 ½ East 11th Street and 516 ½ East 11th Street located within the Core/Waterfront District of the Downtown Austin Plan (DAP). It is currently zoned DMU, CS, CS-1, and MF-4 and the applicant is requesting DMU zoning across the entire tract to establish a single cohesive district for future redevelopment. The site is currently developed with two large office buildings constructed by the State of Texas to house the Teacher Retirement Systems facilities, which remain the current 04 C14-2024-0160 - 1000 Red River Street; District 91 of 13 C14-2024-0160 Page 2 occupant. The property occupies a full city block bounded by Red River Street, East 10th Street, Trinity Street, and East 11th Street, within a highly connected portion of downtown Austin. The Downtown Austin Plan recommends DMU zoning for this location. The Core/Waterfront District is envisioned as the region’s premier employment, cultural, and visitor center, supported by policies such as: • AU-5 (maintaining Downtown’s employment role), • AU-1.2 (prioritizing key uses), and • DD-1.1 (aligning density with surrounding context). A uniform DMU designation will support redevelopment at densities and with uses consistent with downtown’s transitional edges between the CBD core and adjacent districts. The rezoning request aligns strongly with the Imagine Austin Decision Guidelines, meeting 10 measures. The site lies within the Downtown Regional Center, is within 0.05 miles of multiple …
Affordability Impact Statement Central Business District Height Amendment Case number: C20-2025-010 Date: 9/29/2025 Proposed Regulation The proposed ordinance and code amendments will add a maximum base height of 350 feet to the 25-2-492 Central Business District (CBD) site development regulations and update 25-2-586 Downtown Density Bonus Program and 25-2-739 Rainey Street Subdistrict Regulations accordingly to modify allowable maximum height when participating in the DDBP. Background CBD zoning does not currently have a height limit, instead regulating building size through a maximum floor- to-area ratio (FAR) of 8:1. Downtown development that proposes to exceed the allowed FAR or the maximum height allowed under the site's primary entitlements could participate in the Downtown Density Bonus (DDB) program to receive additional entitlements in exchange for specified community benefits. However, Senate Bill 840 (SB 840) from the State of Texas’ 89th regular legislative session, effective since September 1, 2025, removed the City of Austin’s ability to regulate development in CBD zoning through FAR. This means that there is currently no FAR for CBD zones, introducing the need for a height amendment. Austin Planning analyzed developments permitted under CBD zoning from 2006 to 2025 to understand trends and determine an appropriate base height entitlement. Their analysis observed 14 non-DDB cases and 43 DDB cases. Table 1 and Table 2 show summary statistics from those developments. Table 1: Summary Statistics for Density Bonus Sites in CBD Zoning Density Bonus Sites CBD Median CBD Average Site Area (acres) 0.55 0.72 Floors Height 39 39 447 466 Floors with 8:1 FAR* 16 18 Height with 8:1 FAR* 207 223 * Base floor and height with 8:1 FAR equivalent for developed sites. Source: Austin Planning 06 C20-2025-010 - CBD Amendments1 of 7 Table 2: Summary Statistics for Non-Density Bonus Sites in CBD Zoning Site Area (acres) Floors Height Non-Density Bonus Sites * Base floor and height with 8:1 FAR equivalent for developed sites. CBD Median CBD Average 0.71 0.95 31 30 367 382 Floors with 8:1 FAR* 19 22 Height with 8:1 FAR* 235 278 Source: Austin Planning Austin Planning’s analysis also shows that median development heights in CBD zoning have been increasing significantly since 2010, while median lot sizes have trended somewhat smaller (Figures 1 and 2). Refer to the staff report from Austin Planning for background and analysis of for this proposed regulation. Figure 1 Source: City of Austin permit data 06 C20-2025-010 - CBD Amendments2 of …
C20-2025-010 Central Business District Amendments Alan Pani, Principal Planner | Austin Planning | 10/14/25 Planning Commission Content • Background • Proposed Changes • Next Steps Background Texas Senate Bill 840 Texas SB 840 went into effect on September 1. Allows for multifamily or mixed-use in any commercial zone Under SB 840, multifamily and mixed-use residential developments in commercial zones will, by right, be able to: Reach a height that is the greater of 45 feet or the height that applies to commercial uses for the site. Reach a density of up to 54 units per acre. Include setbacks that are the lesser of 25 feet or the setbacks imposed on commercial uses. Develop unlimited floor-to-area ratio (FAR). 4 Central Business District Central Business District (CBD) is the designation for an office, commercial, residential, or civic use located in the downtown area CBD currently regulates development based on floor-area ratio (FAR) Currently, the allowed FAR is 8:1 There is no maximum building height under CBD As of September 1, the City can no longer regulate FAR in developments utilizing Senate Bill 840 CBD 5 Downtown Density Bonus Produces highest density/heights in our city and produces the most affordable housing fees- in-lieu for the City CBD and Downtown Mixed Use (DMU) zoning today: CBD zoning does not have a height limit but has FAR limit of 8:1. DMU zoning has height limit of 120’ and FAR limit of 5:1. DDB allows for developments to go above their base entitlements Additional entitlements are mapped, but in general, DDB can increase CBD and DMU sites: Up to 25:1 FAR Up to unlimited height 6 Proposed Changes CBD Median Height Equivalent Staff analyzed the median and average height for sites participating in the Downtown Density Bonus to find the height equivalent for 8:1 FAR Site Area (acres) Floors with 8:1 FAR* Height with 8:1 FAR* (feet) Density Bonus Sites CBD Median CBD Average 0.55 0.72 *8:1 FAR equivalent for developed sites. 16 18 207 233 8 9 10 Proposed Changes to CBD Create a new maximum by-right height limit of 350 feet for the Central Business District. 350 feet follows the trend toward taller buildings in Downtown to help support development and growth in the city center. The height limit will …
