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20260513-004 Recommendation on Austin Energy Gas Peakers and Alternatives — original pdf
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Joint Sustainability Committee Recommendation 20260513-004: Austin Energy Gas Peakers and Alternatives WHEREAS, it is the Joint Sustainability Committee’s responsibility to advise “on matters related to conservation and sustainability and review City policies and procedures relevant to the Austin Community Climate Plan and the Austin Climate Equity Plan, including planning, implementation, community engagement, goal setting, and progress monitoring”, and WHEREAS, the greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal established by the Austin City Council in the Climate Equity Plan is to achieve “net-zero community-wide greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, utilizing a steep decline path followed by negative emissions” that translates to approximately 75% reduction in emission by 2030; and WHEREAS, meeting the greenhouse gas reduction goals adopted by the Austin City Council in the Climate Equity Plan isn’t possible without significant emissions reductions by Austin Energy in the near, medium and long-term; and WHEREAS, any increase in greenhouse gas emissions does not align with the Climate Equity Plan or the greenhouse gas reduction goals adopted by the Austin City Council; and WHEREAS, reducing and eliminating local air pollution, especially in and near historically and currently marginalized and lower-income parts of the community, is an important equity and community health priority reflected in the Climate Equity Plan; and WHEREAS, methane - the primary component of natural gas - has 86 times the global warming potential as carbon dioxide when emitted directly into the atmosphere, which is a well- documented problem and natural gas also releases carbon dioxide emissions when combusted; and WHEREAS the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan includes a commitment to “incorporating community input, prior to bringing a [natural gas peaker] project forward for approval”, and WHEREAS, the Austin Energy Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan states “should Austin Energy seek Council approval for any peaker units, we will show any analysis performed demonstrating why a carbon-free alternative was not available and how the requested action will impact the utility’s ability to reach the goal of 100% carbon-free by 2035”, and WHEREAS, the Austin City Charter states that all purchases greater than $5,000 must be let through a competitive bidding process, and WHEREAS, Texas state law requires municipalities to use competitive purchasing for purchases over $50,000, and WHEREAS, Austin Energy is requesting authorization to develop and execute a contract to purchase 400 megawatts of gas-burning peaker power generation without issuing a request for proposals or a bids …
20260513-004 Recommendation on Austin Energy Gas Peakers and Alternatives (Corrected) — original pdf
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Joint Sustainability Committee Recommendation 20260513-004: Austin Energy Gas Peakers and Alternatives WHEREAS, it is the Joint Sustainability Committee’s responsibility to advise “on matters related to conservation and sustainability and review City policies and procedures relevant to the Austin Community Climate Plan and the Austin Climate Equity Plan, including planning, implementation, community engagement, goal setting, and progress monitoring”,”; and WHEREAS, it is Austin Energy customers who will bear the financial risk of any capital investments that become stranded assets or become economic liabilities; and WHEREAS, innovation and competition are projected to result in continued declining renewable energy and energy storage costs, and sources such as Bloomberg’s Levelized Cost of Electricity 2026 report project the cost of battery storage to decrease by 25% and the cost of solar to decline by 30% by 2035; and WHEREAS, natural gas prices can be volatile and EIA and Wood Mackenzie project significant increases to Henry Hub natural gas prices over the next year and through 2035; and WHEREAS, the greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal established by the Austin City Council in the Climate Equity Plan is to achieve “net-zero community-wide greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, utilizing a steep decline path followed by negative emissions” that translates to approximately 75% reduction in emissionemissions by 2030; and WHEREAS, meeting the greenhouse gas reduction goals adopted by the Austin City Council in the Climate Equity Plan isn’t possible without significant emissions reductions by Austin Energy in the near, medium and long-term; and WHEREAS, any increase in greenhouse gas emissions does not align with the Climate Equity Plan or the greenhouse gas reduction goals adopted by the Austin City Council; and WHEREAS, reducing and eliminating local air pollution, especially in and near historically and currently marginalized and lower-income parts of the community, is an important equity and community health priority reflected in the Climate Equity Plan; and WHEREAS, the American Lung Association’s 2026 State of the Air Report assigns Travis County an F grade for ozone pollution, a D grade for short-term particle pollution, and a failing grade for annual particle pollution; and WHEREAS, methane - the primary component of natural gas - has 86 times themore global warming potential asthan carbon dioxide over a 20-year time horizon when emitted directly into the atmosphere, which is a well-documented problem and important because of high leakage rates in the Texas natural gas also releases carbon dioxide emissions …
Agenda — original pdf
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL FINANCE AND ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, MAY 13TH, 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER ROOM 1203 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the HIV PLANNING COUNCIL may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: Join the meeting now Public comment will be allowed in person or remotely via telephone or Teams. 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 to speak, call or email the Office of Support, (737)- 825-1684 or hivplanningcouncil@austintexas.gov CURRENT HIV PLANNING COUNCIL FINANCE/ALLOCATIONS AND STRATEGIC PLANNING/NEEDS ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Drew Kyler Empty, Committee Chair Kelle’ Martin Liza Bailey Henry Chan Katherine Brandhuber Judith Hassan, on leave AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 5/12/2026 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 HIV Planning Council regular meeting of the Finance/Allocations and Strategic Planning/Needs Assessment Committee on February 11th, 2026 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS 2. Members will declare conflict of interest with relevant agenda items, service categories, and/or service standards. STAFF BRIEFINGS 3. Introductions/Announcements 4. Office of Support Staff Briefing 5. Administrative Agent Staff Briefing DISCUSSION ITEMS 6. Discussion of Resource Inventory updates 7. Discussion of Needs Assessment update 8. Discussion of Chair nominations for the Finance and Assessment Committee DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 9. Discussion and approval of funding for HIPAA compliant transcribing and thematic analysis equipment for conducting 2026 Needs Assessment focus groups a. Two PLAUD transcribing devices i. $125 one-time fee for each device b. Dedoose i. $25 per user, per month c. Nvivo i. $750 per user, annually 10. Discussion and approval of HIPAA compliant text messaging tool a. Quo i. $25 per user, per month FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 11. Discussion of social calendar and workplan calendar ADJOURNMENT Indicative of action items 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, …
Agenda — original pdf
REGULAR(cid:3)MEETING(cid:3)OF(cid:3)THE(cid:3)HISTORIC(cid:3)LANDMARK(cid:3)COMMISSION(cid:3) ARCHITECTURAL(cid:3)REVIEW(cid:3)COMMITTEE(cid:3) WEDNESDAY,(cid:3)MAY(cid:3)13,(cid:3)2026,(cid:3)AT(cid:3)4:00(cid:3)P.M.(cid:3) PERMITTING(cid:3)AND(cid:3)DEVELOPMENT(cid:3)CENTER,(cid:3)CONFERENCE(cid:3)ROOM(cid:3)1401(cid:3) 6310(cid:3)WILHELMINA(cid:3)DELCO(cid:3)DR(cid:3) AUSTIN,(cid:3)TEXAS(cid:3) Some(cid:3)members(cid:3)of(cid:3)the(cid:3)Historic(cid:3)Landmark(cid:3)Commission(cid:3)may(cid:3)be(cid:3)participating(cid:3)by(cid:3)videoconference.(cid:3)The(cid:3) meeting(cid:3)may(cid:3)be(cid:3)viewed(cid:3)online(cid:3)at:(cid:3)http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live(cid:3) Public(cid:3)comment(cid:3)will(cid:3)be(cid:3)allowed(cid:3)in-person(cid:3)or(cid:3)remotely(cid:3)via(cid:3)telephone.(cid:3)Speakers(cid:3)may(cid:3)only(cid:3)register(cid:3)to(cid:3) 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The(cid:3)first(cid:3)10(cid:3)speakers(cid:3)signed(cid:3)up(cid:3)prior(cid:3)to(cid:3)the(cid:3)meeting(cid:3)being(cid:3)called(cid:3)to(cid:3)order(cid:3)are(cid:3)allowed(cid:3)three(cid:3)minutes(cid:3) to(cid:3)speak(cid:3)on(cid:3)items(cid:3)not(cid:3)posted(cid:3)to(cid:3)the(cid:3)agenda.(cid:3) APPROVAL(cid:3)OF(cid:3)MINUTES(cid:3) 1.(cid:3) Approve(cid:3)the(cid:3)minutes(cid:3)of(cid:3)the(cid:3)Architectural(cid:3)Review(cid:3)Committee(cid:3)regular(cid:3)meeting(cid:3)on(cid:3)April(cid:3)8,(cid:3)2026.(cid:3) DISCUSSION(cid:3)ITEMS(cid:3) 2.(cid:3) C14H-1980-0009(cid:3)–(cid:3)3414(cid:3)Lyons(cid:3)Rd.(cid:3) James(cid:3)Smith(cid:3)Place(cid:3) Council(cid:3)District(cid:3)3(cid:3) Proposal:(cid:3)Repair(cid:3)and(cid:3)stabilize(cid:3)the(cid:3)exterior.(cid:3) Applicant:(cid:3)Tracy(cid:3)Geyer(cid:3) 3.(cid:3) 4412(cid:3)Avenue(cid:3)B(cid:3) Hyde(cid:3)Park(cid:3)Local(cid:3)Historic(cid:3)District(cid:3) Council(cid:3)District(cid:3)9(cid:3) 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0.0 - ARC 04_08_26 Draft Minutes — original pdf
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2026, AT 4:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, CONFERENCE ROOM 1401 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Historic Landmark Commission may be participating by videoconference. X KEVIN KOCH AB JAIME ALVAREZ X HARMONY GROGAN CURRENT COMMISSIONERS DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: 4:00PM PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order are allowed three minutes to speak on items not posted to the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Architectural Review Committee regular meeting on March 11, 2026. MOTION: Approve the March 11, 2026 meeting minutes. Motion by Commissioner Koch. Commissioner Grogan seconded the motion. Vote 2-0. The motion passed. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. C14H-1978-0038 – 713 Congress Ave. Paramount Theatre Council District 9 Proposal: Repair the roof and replace the parapet coping tile. Applicant: Johnathan Humphrey The applicant presented their proposal. The committee provided feedback. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. C14H-2023-0105 – 719 Congress Ave. State Theatre Council District 9 Proposal: Replace the auditorium HVAC unit. Applicant: Johnathan Humphrey The applicant presented their proposal. The committee provided feedback. 208 W. 32nd St. Aldridge Place Local Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Remodel and construct an addition to a contributing building. Applicant: Caitlin Hough, Andrew Logan The applicant presented their proposal. The committee provided feedback. C14H-1982-0001-f – 916 Congress Ave. Larmour Block (F) Council District 9 Proposal: Construct an event space behind the existing façade. Applicant: Patrick Georgiou The applicant presented their proposal. The committee provided feedback. HR-2026-021800 – 1107 W. 9th St. Castle Hill Local Historic District Council District 9 Proposal: Remodel a contributing house. Applicant: Nathan Griffith The applicant presented their proposal. The committee provided feedback. 1010 E. Cesar Chavez St. Council District 3 Proposal: Restore and rehabilitate the structure. Applicant: Ingrid Gonzalez Featherston The applicant presented their proposal. The committee provided feedback. ADJOURNMENT: 5:57PM 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 accommodation no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please contact Hunter Sturgill, Austin Planning, at 512-974-3393 or preservation@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information.
02.0 - 3414 Lyons Rd - presentation — original pdf
Old Place of James Smith 3414 Lyons Road, East Austin, 78702 Exterior Restoration Work to be completed by James Nolan Construction 2026 Expected time from start to finish: ~90 days Old Place of James Smith 3414 Lyons Road, East Austin, 78702 Exterior Restoration Work to be completed by James Nolan Construction 2026 Expected time from start to finish: ~90 days Old Place of James Smith 3414 Lyons Road, East Austin, 78702 Exterior Restoration Work to be completed by James Nolan Construction 2026 Expected time from start to finish: ~90 days South Elevation - Front of 1841 Farmhouse Paint separating from siding, moisture infiltration South South Front Porch- Left side of door - Recessed exterior wood panel with split center joint and missing trim. Front Porch- Right side of door- Recessed exterior wood panel and trim is intact South Water damage - Rainwater will be routed away from the house Front Porch- Right side of door- Recessed exterior wood panel and trim is intact South Inappropriate caulking traps moisture - It will be remove allowing the wood to breath as was intended South Note: Moisture Poor lumber Pairing from previous repair South This is the condition on all 4 corners of the house SouthWest Elevation Note: Fascia boards are too large Inappropriate patchwork repairs from previous attempts at restoration exist in various locations - James has a good remedy for this. East Elevation East East Chimney has a cover to prevent critter and rainwater entry. West Chimney will have one installed. East Pier work needed East Another pier in need of correction and reinforcement East Note: Right side of window Pier Decay East Moisture Infiltration between paint and siding - generalized throughout the structure East East Caulk North East Elevation North Elevation North Note: Fascia oversized Moisture marks within paint North Pier North Peeling paint Moisture infiltration Caulk Inappropriate corner trim repair material North North North West Elevation West Elevation W e s t West - moisture infiltration West - caulk/moisture
03.0 - 4412 Avenue B - Ramsey House Presentation — original pdf
Ramsey House 4412 Avenue B Built in 1894 National Register of Historic Places (individual listing, 1990) Hyde Park NR and Local Historic District Becky Cavanaugh, Owner Photo courtesy of Texas Historical Commission National Register Nomination Photo date May 4, 1987 Google Map 4412 Avenue B New lightning protection Replace standing seam metal roof Restore original windows and screens Remove security bars and window A/C units Remove and salvage siding, install insulation, vapor barrier, and rain screen, and reinstall siding and trim Primary (East) Elevation 4412 Avenue B Restore architectural detailing Remove window A/c unit, replace window to match historic 1/1 D-H window Small new addition at the rear of the house Remove tree (too close to foundation, blocks original back door New window here Replace window with larger window Remove door West Elevation (facing alley) 4412 Avenue B Add 2 new dormers Rebuild staircase Remove non-original window New kitchen windows Preserve palm trees North Elevation (facing 45th Street) 4412 Avenue B Restore architectural detailing Remove porch infill and restore wrap-around porch Completely renovate later addition South Elevation 4412 Avenue B Restore original staircase Interior Staircase 4412 Avenue B Restore windows and interior trim 4412 Avenue B Remove porch infill and restore wrap-around porch Double Gallery Porch 4412 Avenue B Replace roof with standing seam metal roofing 4412 Avenue B Restore front door Restore second floor porch window to a door Repair or replace rotted wood at eaves, trim, siding to match original in dimension and detail Exterior siding and trim 4412 Avenue B New pier and beam foundation as required. Siding to be removed for insulation and vapor barrier installation. Original siding in good condition will be reinstalled, and new (where needed)will be milled to match original profile and detailing. New water table and cement skirt to be installed at perimeter. Foundation repair 4412 Avenue B
03.1 - 4412 Avenue B - drawings — original pdf
S62° 20' 16"E 80.00' (M) 3908 Avenue B, #309 Austin, Texas 78751 CONC. SEX "X" IN CONC. Y E L L A ) T A L P R E P ( ) Y A W - F O - T H G R I ' 2 1 ( x 5.8' 2 6 5.8' 2 6 x ' 0 0 ° 0 0 N ) M ( ' 3 0 . 5 2 1 - E " 3 4 ' 9 1 ° 7 2 N ) R ( ' 0 0 . 5 2 1 - E " 0 0 45th STREET CONC. CURB AND GUTTER WITH LIGHT CONC. SIDEWALK W 6.7' 2 6 M S62° 20' 16"E - 130.00' (M) N90° 00' 00"E - 130.00' (R) 36 627' NEW 6'-8' TALL PRIVACY WALL @ PROPERTY LINE 6.4' 2 6 x 7.1' 2 6 M CONC. SIDEWALK 5.1' 2 6 x 13" ELM 78 6.0' 2 6 M 5.7' 2 6 x 626' 79 14" PALM 626' 13" PALM 81 80 1/2" S.I.R.C. "WATERLOO SURVEYORS" 7.0' 2 6 x ADA PAD ' 1 . 7 2 6 x 41 19" HACKBERRY C O N C . S I D E W A L K 15" PALM 46 8" LIVE OAK 30 83 13"/12"/12" PALM 12" PALM 29 626.6' x 6.6' 2 6 x 6.4' 2 6 x x FF 631.1' 626.2' x EXISTING TWO-STORY HOUSE METAL ROOF WOOD SIDING PIER AND BEAM FOUNDATION CISTERN TO REMAIN POTENTIAL RAMP LOCATION 18" HACKBERRY 74 625.6' x CONC. WALK x 6.6' 2 F 6 F 5.4' 2 6 x 626' E x 5.7' 2 6 x FF 628.4' LOTS 28-32 BLOCK 8 HYDE PARK ADDITION VOL. 1, PG. 67 P.R.T.C.T. 16,254 SQ. FT. 0.373 ACRE EXISTING ONE-STORY SHED ROOF ADDITION x 6.3' 2 6 ONE STORY BUILDING WOOD SIDING 5.9' 2 6 x CONC. WALK 626' 627' C A D A P 42" LIVE OAK 77 24" PECAN 32 ' 7 2 6 CONC. WALK R E T T U G D N A B R U C . C N O C DISCUSS: FENCE ACROSS FRONT OF PROPERTY NUMBER OF CARS TO PARK TREES B E U N E V A x 626.9' 7.3' 2 6 x CONC. WALK ' 9 1 ° 7 2 S ) R ( 627' G ' 0 0 . 5 2 1 - E " 0 …
04.0 - 304 W 42nd St - Survey — original pdf
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04.1 - 304 W 42nd St - Historic Landmark Commission Defense Document — original pdf
Historic Landmark Commission Homeowner Response 304 W 42nd Street 1. The Home’s original location does not meet the intent of the area and is not compatible with Hyde Park’s NCCD Ordinance # 20101216-093 Design standards for both Remodeling and New Construction. The Home is located at the rear of the property, and 5’ of the existing structure is currently non-compliant with current City building guidelines for setbacks. The Ordinance requires 5.9 New construction garages to be detached and at the rear of the property, Carports can’t face the front of the building. This creates a hardship for the Owner, as the current location of the home will not allow for remodeling. The Owner wants to add a garage or carport, and the proposed way to alleviate the homeowner’s hardship is to construct a new Home within the NCCD’s guidelines and get the parking (carport) at the rear portion of the property. 2. Part 7 of Hyde Park NCCD shows that the intent of the property is to locate the House facing Ave C. Part 7 of The Hyde Park NCCD # 2009423-092, as well as current City Regulations, would require this property to Face Ave C. The City will consider the narrow or shorter side of the property Ave C the front regarding current setbacks 25’ front and the corner, longer side 15’ the side setback, side property. Reviewing the 3 corresponding corner properties (see attached) of 42nd street at Ave C, 4201 Ave C, 4114 Ave C and 4115 Ave C, all are front facing Ave C, all at the front setback line. The house at 304 W 42nd Street is built at the rear of the property line currently encroaching The City of Austin’s rear setback guidelines. 3. 4.2 of The Ordinance #20101216-093 requires that any new Additions be located at the rear or rear side to be less visible from the street. This part of the Ordinance gives additional hardship to the Owner as the current location of the existing home is entirely at the rear of the property and would not allow for any new additions because any new additions or alterations could only go to the front of the Lot and facing Ave C. The Owner wants a garage or carport, so there is no way of keeping part of the current homes “elevation” since this is the only location on the lot for a …
04.2 - 304 W 42nd St - additional notes — original pdf
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05.0 - 1107 W 9th St - presentation — original pdf
IMAGES OF EXISTING HOUSESTREET FACING FACADE IMAGES OF EXISTING HOUSEEAST SIDENORTHEAST CORNER IMAGES OF EXISTING HOUSEFRONT DOORDORMER IMAGES OF EXISTING HOUSENORTHWEST CORNERBOX WINDOW UP02.2502.2702.2402.2303.1922.1023.0905.2705.2805.2723.1002.22PROPERTY LINEPROPERTY LINEALLEYMAIN HOUSEGUEST HOUSE02.2526.16SETBACK - PRINCIPAL10'-0" REAR YARDFRONT YARD SETBACK25'-0"03.19SIDE YARK SET BACK5'-0"SIDE YARK SET BACK5'-0"PROPERTY LINE02.3402.3423.1002.3602.32SETBACK - SECONDARY5'-0" REAR YARD(E) POWER POLEOHOHPROPERTY LINEWEST 9TH STREET02.02OHOHOHOHOH3/4"-2'-2"02.3702.36GARAGEPORCH01.0101.0132.16-6"-6"1'-0" V.I.F.1'-0" V.I.F.NSITE PLAN51020 UPDN29 SFPOWDERROOM107178 SFFAMILYROOM104248 SFPRIMARYBEDROOM108259 SFKITCHEN103203 SFDININGROOM102235 SFLIVINGROOM101120 SFSUN ROOM10513'-10 3/4"13'-2"11'-7 1/4"± 1'-10 1/2"10'-8 3/4"± 38'-8 7/8"± 2'-7 1/8"217 SFENTRY10052 SFPRIMARYCLOSET109P6P2P1P2A4A106.2306.2310.0306.011055.2015.201102A5.1665.166P014'-9 3/4"1'-11 1/2"9'-0 1/2"2 5/8"4'-2 1/8"15'-4"P03715.465.463705.465.4630 SFBEDROOMENTRY10606.19108B108A06.22A2.01M35'-5 1/2"± 3'-8"8'-4 3/4"± 3'-8"± 20'-1 3/4"10'-6 3/4"103A104B105A1105B5.3185.318104A102D102E103B12'-3 1/2"6'-6 1/2"3'-8 1/2"4'-10 1/2"13'-7 3/4"± 3'-5"2'-1"± 22'-4"± 13'-7 1/2"102B101F101E101D102A102C06.0206.0206.0206.0206.0206.02± 52'-0 3/4"110A110B4101A101B101CA2.02M7'-8 5/8"EQEQA2.01M5± 41'-5 1/2"A49'-7 7/8"10'-3 3/4"10'-11"3'-5 7/8"3'-6 3/4"3'-5 7/8"3'-5 7/8"8'-11"4'-3 1/2"2'-6"6'-3 7/8"6'-4 1/4"5'-6 7/8"06.04102A102C14'-9 3/4"104B105105B5.3185.318104A110AEXISTING FIRST FLOOR PLANNNEW FIRST FLOOR PLAN2510 UPDN29 SFPOWDERROOM107178 SFFAMILYROOM104248 SFPRIMARYBEDROOM108259 SFKITCHEN103203 SFDININGROOM102235 SFLIVINGROOM101120 SFSUN ROOM10513'-10 3/4"13'-2"11'-7 1/4"± 1'-10 1/2"10'-8 3/4"± 38'-8 7/8"± 2'-7 1/8"217 SFENTRY10052 SFPRIMARYCLOSET109P6P2P1P2A4A106.2306.2310.0306.011055.2015.201102A5.1665.166P014'-9 3/4"1'-11 1/2"9'-0 1/2"2 5/8"4'-2 1/8"15'-4"P03715.465.463705.465.4630 SFBEDROOMENTRY10606.19108B108A06.22A2.01M35'-5 1/2"± 3'-8"8'-4 3/4"± 3'-8"± 20'-1 3/4"10'-6 3/4"103A104B105A1105B5.3185.318104A102D102E103B12'-3 1/2"6'-6 1/2"3'-8 1/2"4'-10 1/2"13'-7 3/4"± 3'-5"2'-1"± 22'-4"± 13'-7 1/2"102B101F101E101D102A102C06.0206.0206.0206.0206.0206.02± 52'-0 3/4"110A110B4101A101B101CA2.02M7'-8 5/8"EQEQA2.01M5± 41'-5 1/2"A49'-7 7/8"10'-3 3/4"10'-11"3'-5 7/8"3'-6 3/4"3'-5 7/8"3'-5 7/8"8'-11"4'-3 1/2"2'-6"6'-3 7/8"6'-4 1/4"5'-6 7/8"06.04102A102CNEW WALLS AND NEWCASEMENT WINDOWSNEW DOOR, SIDELIGHTS,AND TRANSOM14'-9 3/4"104B105105B5.3185.318104A110ANEW WALLS AND TRIM TOMATCH CONFIGURATION OFHISTORIC BAY WINDOW. NEWCASEMENT WINDOWS.NEWRESTORED ANDREINSTALLEDKEY1-STORY ADDITION IN THEBACK WITH NEW SIDING TOMATCH HISTORIC SIDINGREINSTALL REFURBISHEDHISTORIC WOOD SIDINGRESTORED ANDREINSTALLED HISTORICSINGLE-HUNG WINDOWSNNEW FIRST FLOOR PLAN2510 MECH.MECH.120 SFBEDROOM 220736 SFCLOSET 2A208119 SFBEDROOM 120298 SFLAUNDRY20161 SFCLOSET 2B20955 SFBATHROOM2210A1A1A1P2A2A2P0P0A2A2A2P2202B202A207B207A07.035'-9 3/4"15'-8 5/8"4'-1 1/4"12'-0"12'-8 3/4"4'-0"3'-8 1/2"7'-7 1/2"10'-6 1/2"22'-1 3/8"5'-8 5/8"23.1323.13P2A2P2P2A2P2P3P431 SFBATHROOM1 ENTRY20306.3106.3107.0207.0207.02210A38'-4 1/2"5'-11"6'-11"11'-0"6'-5 3/4"3'-6"6'-0 1/4"11'-0"7'-3"10'-4"38'-1 1/4"30'-3 3/4"79 SFBATHROOM12045'-3 1/P48" / 12"EXISTING ATTIC FLOOR PLANNNEW ATTIC FLOOR PLAN2510 MECH.MECH.120 SFBEDROOM 220736 SFCLOSET 2A208119 SFBEDROOM 120298 SFLAUNDRY20161 SFCLOSET 2B20955 SFBATHROOM2210A1A1A1P2A2A2P0P0A2A2A2P2202B202A207B207A07.035'-9 3/4"15'-8 5/8"4'-1 1/4"12'-0"12'-8 3/4"4'-0"3'-8 1/2"7'-7 1/2"10'-6 1/2"22'-1 3/8"5'-8 5/8"23.1323.13P2A2P2P2A2P2P3P431 SFBATHROOM1 ENTRY20306.3106.3107.0207.0207.02210A38'-4 1/2"5'-11"6'-11"11'-0"6'-5 3/4"3'-6"6'-0 1/4"11'-0"7'-3"10'-4"38'-1 1/4"30'-3 3/4"79 SFBATHROOM1204NNEW ATTIC FLOOR PLAN2510NEWRESTORED ANDREINSTALLEDKEY5'-3 1/P4NEW AWNING BEDROOMEGRESS WINDOWS TOMATCH STYLE OF HISTORICWINDOWSNEW DORMER WITH NEWAWNNG WINDOWS TOMATCH EXISTINGRESTORE ANDREINSTALL EXISTINGWOOD SIDINGNEW DORMER WITH NEWAWNING WINDOWS TOMATCH HISTORIC WINDOWS SITE 2009 IMAGE OF HOUSECa.1909It---/ IMAGE OF EXISTING HOUSE RENDERING OF NEW WORK IMAGE OF EXISTING HOUSE RENDERING OF NEW WORK
05.1 - 1107 W 9th St - updated presentation — original pdf
IMAGES OF EXISTING HOUSESTREET FACING FACADE IMAGES OF EXISTING HOUSEEAST SIDENORTHEAST CORNER IMAGES OF EXISTING HOUSEFRONT DOORDORMER IMAGES OF EXISTING HOUSENORTHWEST CORNERBOX WINDOW UPUPPROPERTY LINEPROPERTY LINEALLEYMAIN HOUSEGUEST HOUSESETBACK - PRINCIPAL10'-0" REAR YARDFRONT YARD SETBACK25'-0"SIDE YARK SET BACK5'-0"SIDE YARK SET BACK5'-0"PROPERTY LINESETBACK - SECONDARY5'-0" REAR YARD(E) POWER POLEOHOHPROPERTY LINEWEST 9TH STREETOHOHOHOHOH1'-0"GARAGEPORCHNSITE PLAN51020 UPDN29 SFPOWDERROOM107178 SFFAMILYROOM104248 SFPRIMARYBEDROOM108259 SFKITCHEN103203 SFDININGROOM102235 SFLIVINGROOM101120 SFSUN ROOM10513'-10 3/4"13'-2"11'-7 1/4"± 1'-10 1/2"10'-8 3/4"± 38'-8 7/8"± 2'-7 1/8"217 SFENTRY10052 SFPRIMARYCLOSET109P6P2P1P2A4A106.2306.2310.0306.011055.2015.201102A5.1665.166P014'-9 3/4"1'-11 1/2"9'-0 1/2"2 5/8"4'-2 1/8"15'-4"P03715.465.463705.465.4630 SFBEDROOMENTRY10606.19108B108A06.22A2.01M35'-5 1/2"± 3'-8"8'-4 3/4"± 3'-8"± 20'-1 3/4"10'-6 3/4"103A104B105A1105B5.3185.318104A102D102E103B12'-3 1/2"6'-6 1/2"3'-8 1/2"4'-10 1/2"13'-7 3/4"± 3'-5"2'-1"± 22'-4"± 13'-7 1/2"102B101F101E101D102A102C06.0206.0206.0206.0206.0206.02± 52'-0 3/4"110A110B4101A101B101CA2.02M7'-8 5/8"EQEQA2.01M5± 41'-5 1/2"A49'-7 7/8"10'-3 3/4"10'-11"3'-5 7/8"3'-6 3/4"3'-5 7/8"3'-5 7/8"8'-11"4'-3 1/2"2'-6"6'-3 7/8"6'-4 1/4"5'-6 7/8"06.04102A102C14'-9 3/4"104B105105B5.3185.318104A110AEXISTING FIRST FLOOR PLANNNEW FIRST FLOOR PLAN2510 UPDN29 SFPOWDERROOM107178 SFFAMILYROOM104248 SFPRIMARYBEDROOM108259 SFKITCHEN103203 SFDININGROOM102235 SFLIVINGROOM101120 SFSUN ROOM10513'-10 3/4"13'-2"11'-7 1/4"± 1'-10 1/2"10'-8 3/4"± 38'-8 7/8"± 2'-7 1/8"217 SFENTRY10052 SFPRIMARYCLOSET109P6P2P1P2A4A106.2306.2310.0306.011055.2015.201102A5.1665.166P014'-9 3/4"1'-11 1/2"9'-0 1/2"2 5/8"4'-2 1/8"15'-4"P03715.465.463705.465.4630 SFBEDROOMENTRY10606.19108B108A06.22A2.01M35'-5 1/2"± 3'-8"8'-4 3/4"± 3'-8"± 20'-1 3/4"10'-6 3/4"103A104B105A1105B5.3185.318104A102D102E103B12'-3 1/2"6'-6 1/2"3'-8 1/2"4'-10 1/2"13'-7 3/4"± 3'-5"2'-1"± 22'-4"± 13'-7 1/2"102B101F101E101D102A102C06.0206.0206.0206.0206.0206.02± 52'-0 3/4"110A110B4101A101B101CA2.02M7'-8 5/8"EQEQA2.01M5± 41'-5 1/2"A49'-7 7/8"10'-3 3/4"10'-11"3'-5 7/8"3'-6 3/4"3'-5 7/8"3'-5 7/8"8'-11"4'-3 1/2"2'-6"6'-3 7/8"6'-4 1/4"5'-6 7/8"06.04102A102CNEW WALLS AND NEWCASEMENT WINDOWSNEW DOOR, SIDELIGHTS,AND TRANSOM14'-9 3/4"104B105105B5.3185.318104A110ANEW WALLS AND TRIM TOMATCH CONFIGURATION OFHISTORIC BAY WINDOW. NEWCASEMENT WINDOWS.NEWRESTORED ANDREINSTALLEDKEY1-STORY ADDITION IN THEBACK WITH NEW SIDING TOMATCH HISTORIC SIDINGREINSTALL REFURBISHEDHISTORIC WOOD SIDINGRESTORED ANDREINSTALLED HISTORICSINGLE-HUNG WINDOWSNNEW FIRST FLOOR PLAN2510 MECH.MECH.120 SFBEDROOM 220736 SFCLOSET 2A208119 SFBEDROOM 120298 SFLAUNDRY20161 SFCLOSET 2B20955 SFBATHROOM2210A1A1A1P2A2A2P0P0A2A2A2P2202B202A207B207A07.035'-9 3/4"15'-8 5/8"4'-1 1/4"12'-0"12'-8 3/4"4'-0"3'-8 1/2"7'-7 1/2"10'-6 1/2"22'-1 3/8"5'-8 5/8"23.1323.13P2A2P2P2A2P2P3P431 SFBATHROOM1 ENTRY20306.3106.3107.0207.0207.02210A38'-4 1/2"5'-11"6'-11"11'-0"6'-5 3/4"3'-6"6'-0 1/4"11'-0"7'-3"10'-4"38'-1 1/4"30'-3 3/4"79 SFBATHROOM12045'-3 1/P48" / 12"EXISTING ATTIC FLOOR PLANNNEW ATTIC FLOOR PLAN2510 MECH.MECH.120 SFBEDROOM 220736 SFCLOSET 2A208119 SFBEDROOM 120298 SFLAUNDRY20161 SFCLOSET 2B20955 SFBATHROOM2210A1A1A1P2A2A2P0P0A2A2A2P2202B202A207B207A07.035'-9 3/4"15'-8 5/8"4'-1 1/4"12'-0"12'-8 3/4"4'-0"3'-8 1/2"7'-7 1/2"10'-6 1/2"22'-1 3/8"5'-8 5/8"23.1323.13P2A2P2P2A2P2P3P431 SFBATHROOM1 ENTRY20306.3106.3107.0207.0207.02210A38'-4 1/2"5'-11"6'-11"11'-0"6'-5 3/4"3'-6"6'-0 1/4"11'-0"7'-3"10'-4"38'-1 1/4"30'-3 3/4"79 SFBATHROOM1204NNEW ATTIC FLOOR PLAN2510NEWRESTORED ANDREINSTALLEDKEY5'-3 1/P4NEW AWNING BEDROOMEGRESS WINDOWS TOMATCH STYLE OF HISTORICWINDOWSNEW DORMER WITH NEWAWNNG WINDOWS TOMATCH EXISTINGRESTORE ANDREINSTALL EXISTINGWOOD SIDINGNEW DORMER WITH NEWAWNING WINDOWS TOMATCH HISTORIC WINDOWS SITE 2009 IMAGE OF HOUSECa.1909It---/ IMAGE OF EXISTING HOUSE RENDERING OF NEW WORK IMAGE OF EXISTING HOUSE RENDERING OF NEW WORK
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE URBAN FORESTRY COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026, AT 12:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Urban Forestry Committee 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 Corona, 512-974-3146, Nicole.Corona@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Richard Brimer, Chair Annie Fierro Justin Fleury Martin Luecke 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 Urban Forestry Committee Regular Meeting on December 1, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing regarding an update on the Urban Forest Replenishment Fund. Presented by Emily King, Urban Forester, Management Services. Staff briefing regarding the Youth Forestry Council. Presented by Britney Huynh, Program Development Coordinator, Management Services. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Discussion of Windsor Park Neighborhood Association's Shade the Streets initiative. Presented by Commissioner Luecke. 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 Corona at Austin Watershed Protection, at 512-974-3146, Nicole.Corona@austintexas.gov to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Environmental Commission, please contact Nicole Corona at 512- 974-3146, Nicole.Corona@austintexas.gov.
20260513-001, Draft Meeting Minutes December 1, 2025 — original pdf
URBAN FORESTRY COMMITTEE MINUTES REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2025 The Urban Forestry Committee convened in a regular meeting on Monday, December 1, 2025, at the Permitting and Development Center, Room 1405, located at 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Chair Brimer called the Urban Forestry Committee Meeting to order at 11:04 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Richard Brimer, Chair Justin Fleury Martin Luecke Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: None PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Environmental Commission Regular Meeting on September 17, 2025. The minutes from the Environmental Commission regular meeting on September 17, 2025, were approved on Chair Brimer’s motion, Commissioner Luecke’s second, on a 3-0 vote. Commissioners Changsut and Fierro were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. Discuss strategies to implement Environmental Commission Recommendation 20241204-004, related to supporting Austin’s Urban Forest. Discussed. Discuss the 2026 Urban Forestry Committee meeting schedule. Discussed. 1 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Presentation by Tree Folks. Sponsors: Commissioner Luecke. ADJOURNMENT Chair Brimer adjourned the meeting at 12:26 p.m. without objection. 2
20260513-003, Youth Forest Council Overview Presentation Part 1 — original pdf
Youth Forest Council Internship Overview Youth Forest Council Paid, year-long internship for young people (16-20) to: Use their unique skills and talents to support Austin’s Urban Forest Learn about green careers (Forestry-related and others) Work alongside their communities, peers and professionals to foster “a healthy urban forest for all” The Team Britney Huynh Program Development Coordinator Zane Williams Youth Program Technician Ashleigh Pettus Conservation Program Coordinator Program Structure Yearlong program June - May 12-16 interns each year Recruitment focused on young people coming from high priority areas with lower tree canopy Interns are paid part-time temp employees working about 10-15 hours per month. Participant Demographics 2025-26 cohort from high-priority areas (from the Community Tree Priority Map) Schools represented: Austin Community College Austin High School McCallum High School University of Texas at Austin LBJ Early College High School Garza High School Westwood High School Hispanic/Latinx41.7%White16.7%Mixed16.7%Asian8.3%Black/AfricanAmerican8.3%Native American8.3%69% Monthly Meetings and Excursions Meetings include: Pathway trainings Youth Programming Community Engagement AISD Tree Inventory Tree climbing Kayaking and trash removal along Barton Springs Restoration workdays Structural Pruning Super Volunteer training Tree planting and care Forest bathing
20260513-003, Youth Forest Council Overview Presentation Part 2 — original pdf
Youth Programming Summer PlaygroundsNature Kit WagonAssemblyCity SproutsLibrary programmingYMCAAISD EnvironmentalStewardship AdvisoryCommittee (ESAC) Community Engagement Tabling Zero Waste Resource Fairs CTX Climate Summit Neighborwoods Events Community Events HOA meetings Social media content creation Participate in event planning Lead tree ID walks AISD Tree Inventory 6+ schools 985+ trees inventoried Inventory tree species, DBH, and tree health on AISD campusesWork with the AISD Urban ForesterLearn Tree ID Interns get to work with various professionals in the environmental field and learn about their careers through our meetings and workshops. They also get the opportunity to attend: Networking events Environmental career panels Green Career Fest 100% of interns feel more confident in professional development and communication skills as a result of participating in YFC 100% of interns have cultivated a stronger professional network through this internship Professional Development+ Career Exploration Community Action Project (CAP) Gain leadership experience by engaging their community Use their creativity and strengths to propose, plan, and implement a project of your own Program Impacts 2025-26 1505 Community members engaged by YFC interns in environmental service 21 Partnerships formed with AISD campuses, non- profits, and City of Austin departments 240 Hours spent performing eco restoration, environmental education, and community service 365 Trees planted in local parks, greenways, and school campuses "Seeing the visible change we’re able to make by connecting communities and planting trees [wasthe most impactful part of YFC]. It gave me a role where I felt encouraged and knowledgeableenough to teach others about something I dearly care about." - Youth Forest Council Member
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026, AT 9:00 A.M. CITY HALL, BOARD AND COMMISSION ROOM #1101 301 WEST SECOND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Early Childhood Council 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 Caitlin Oliver-McLaughlin, 512- 972-6205, Caitlin.Oliver@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Choquette Hamilton, Chair Delphi Alvizo Yvette Cárdenas Cynthia McCollum Craig McNary Alice Navarro Eliza Sears AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Brooke Freeland, Vice Chair Christy Beauchemin Chloe Latham-Sikes Andrea McIllwain Brianna Menard Hilda Rivas The first five 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 Early Childhood Council Regular Meeting on April 8, 2026. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Possible action to approve a recommendation to City Council regarding the social service contract rubric. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Presentation by United Way for Greater Austin regarding 2025 Early Childhood Landscape Survey Report. Presentation by Dr. Alison Bentley, Vice President of Impact, Data and Evaluation. AISD Pre-K updates from Yvette Cárdenas, AISD Executive Director of Academic Programs. Discussion about Austin’s Quality of Life Studies. Raising Travis County implementation updates from Hilda Rivas, Travis County Health & Human Services Research & Planning Division Senior Planner. Updates from the April Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) meeting. STAFF BRIEFINGS 8. 9. Staff briefing regarding Austin’s Quality of Life Studies. Presentation by Alejandra Mireles, Austin Equity and Inclusion Program Coordinator, and Jeremy Garza, Austin Equity and Inclusion Business Process Consultant. Updates from Austin Public Health related to the development of the 2026 General Obligation Bond Program and updates from related local early childhood groups such as Austin Chapter of the Texas Association for the Education of Young Children, Success By 6 Coalition, Child Care Regulation, and Workforce Solutions Capital Area. Briefing by Caitlin Oliver-McLaughlin, Austin Public Health. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. …
Item 2: Draft recommendation regarding social service contracts — original pdf
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL Early Childhood Council 20260513-002: Recommendation to Maintain Critical Services in the FY27 Budget WHEREAS, in the City of Austin, 23% or 23,238 children under age 6 live in households with low income; and WHEREAS, 94% of the children in households with low income under age 6 are children of color; and WHEREAS, only 42% of children under six from low income households in Travis County receive learning services at all; WHEREAS, the City’s Quality of Life Study for Austin's Families with Young Children study found that 78% of caregivers surveyed experienced some difficulty paying for child care in the last 12 months; WHEREAS, decades of research prove that disadvantages begin the moment children come into the world because children born into poverty and children of color are disproportionately born early, at low weight, or with chronic illnesses, and are less likely than their peers to be ready for, or successful at school; WHEREAS, existing social service contracts bridge health, early learning, housing, and workforce systems, ensuring that the City’s investments function as a coordinated prevention strategy because an early childhood investment is not a discretionary expense, it is a proven strategy for reducing long-term public cost; WHEREAS, social service contracts are designed for joint partnerships to enhance coordination, improve wraparound support, save public dollars and interventions over the long term, and increase access to funding and resources that may not be available to individuals; WHEREAS, City of Austin funding serves as a required local match to draw down Medicaid, philanthropic, or federal funds; gap funding for families excluded from categorical eligibility; and flexible funding that allows coordination across fragmented systems; WHEREAS, the City of Austin issued budget cuts of 10% across-the-board to social service agreements for FY 2026; additionally, federal, state, and local economic recovery funds invested in early childhood programs have concluded. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Early Childhood Council recommends that the youngest children and their families are prioritized in the proposed rubric and assessment tool for evaluating and making recommendations on early childhood-focused social service contracts. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Early Childhood Council encourages the Austin City Council to: • Maintain funding for contracts related to services for families and children within Austin Public Health and Austin Economic Development. These contracted services provide targeted, proven preventive measures for families with young children, reducing the need for more costly interventions later. …
Item 3- United Way Early Childhood Landscape Survey presentation — original pdf
PRESENTATION TITLE OF A FEW WORDS Austin/Travis County 2025 ECE Landscape Survey Results Alison Bentley, Ph.D Vice President of Impact, Data and Evaluation United Way for Greater Austin 11 PRESENTATION TITLE OF A FEW WORDS Our Strategic Plan 2 PRESENTATION TITLE OF A FEW WORDS Baseline data ○ UWATX used to conduct landscape surveys bi-annually until 2018 ○ Discontinued during COVID and beyond ○ Lacked any up-to-date data to inform implementation and show impact of RTC ○ Have some data through our Success By 6 Coalition, but not the level needed 3 PRESENTATION TITLE OF A FEW WORDS 2025 ECE Landscape Survey Goal: Collected updated information to inform improved coordination, accountability, advocacy, and funding decisions across the ECE sector -including information needed for RTC Survey Components: 1. 2. 3. Development of the survey with community co-creation at the center Distribute survey and collect information Create reports and dashboards to share information back out to the community Key Indicators: Enrollment Information: Staffing and Qualifications a. b. c. Wages & Compensation d. e. f. Tuition costs Needs and Challenges Demographics of children, teachers, and administrators (e.g., age, race/ethnicity) 4 PRESENTATION TITLE OF A FEW WORDS Methods 55 PRESENTATION TITLE OF A FEW WORDS Development & Co-creation ● ● 2010-2018 surveys used as guide Used several SX6 Coalition workgroups and partners for feedback & development - 30+ individuals ○ Workgroups: ■ ■ High quality child care workgroup Equity workgroup ○ Partners: City of Austin Travis County ■ ■ ■ Workforce Solutions Boards (WFS) ● Once strawman survey was created: ○ ○ ○ Presented to WFS provider workgroup, UWATX child care partners, and family-based child care groups for feedback & ask for specific engagement Received group feedback from 30+ providers Received specific feedback from 5 providers (3 center based & 2 home-based providers) - provided $50 compensation per provider ● Final survey was lengthy - but providers were compensated between $100-$200 per site/location for completion. 6 PRESENTATION TITLE OF A FEW WORDS Distribution ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Fielded October 30-December 30 2025 This captures a snapshot between the ending of ARPA funds and beginning of RTC funds Survey sent to 572 providers ○ ○ 20% registered and licensed home-based providers (N=114) 80% licensed centers (N=458) Sent out by partners at the City, County, and Workforce Solutions Attended several provider workgroups to talk about survey 132 finished a large proportion of the …
Item 8: Austin Quality of Life Studies presentation — original pdf
Early Childhood Council Quality of Life Study Update Austin Equity and Inclusion – Equity Division | May 13, 2026 Agenda for Today's Briefing Backgroup of Quality of Life Studies Common Themes Across Three Studies Overview of Steps Taken & Community Engagement Plan Timeline for City Quality of Life Studies Website 2 Purpose of Quality of Life Study To improve outcomes for all communities by addressing the intersections between race, ethnicity, age, gender and other demographics that impact experiences in Austin. • Definition: Quality of life is living in a community that supports and empowers parents and other caregivers to raise healthy children in the best possible ways to thrive in childhood and adulthood and congruent with their own goals for their children. • Commitment: The ECC is committed to ensuring historically marginalized populations (leading with race) are included and centered in the study in ways that allow them to shape the recommendations from the studies. Quality of Life Study: Process ECC's Scope of Work of Centering Community Voices Disaggregated Data for Recommendations Partnerships with Departments for Implementation and Community Engagement City Programs and Procedures Meet Recommendations & Collect Data Commissions Continue to Write Budget and Policy Recommendations 4 Common Themes Across Three Studies Strong Gap • Trusted Community Partners • Knowledge and Awareness Inconsistent • Language Access 5 Overview of Steps Taken • October 20, 2025 Vendor Presentation to City Departments Socialize the three studies for future planning with ten Departments January 2026 - Now Internal Collaboration (Equity Division and Equity Network) • Socialize the three studies for future planning Share general recommendaitons from all three studies Collect an "inventory" of programs/policies that address the recommendations Schedule follow up meetings to align on data collection processes • April 1st 2026 Memorandum to the Mayor and Council Share full studies Describe QoL process Share alignment with the City's emerging Economic Mobility Framework Sample Inventories that Implement Recommendations Recommendation Department and Program Opportunities Increase visisibility and awareness of family support programs; collaborate with community organizations, pediatricians, hospitals, schools, and childcare centers to disseminate materials. Partner with neighborhood associations and property management companies to amplify awareness among residents. Invest in trusted community hub; partner and fund trusted neighborhood organizations to serve as "community connectors" that bridge families to programs, housing supports, health care, and childcare resources. • APH Early Childhood & Aging Teams • Austin …
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PRESENTATION TITLE OF A FEW WORDS Austin/Travis County 2025 ECE Landscape Survey Results Alison Bentley, Ph.D Vice President of Impact, Data and Evaluation United Way for Greater Austin 11 PRESENTATION TITLE OF A FEW WORDS Our Strategic Plan 2 PRESENTATION TITLE OF A FEW WORDS Baseline data ○ UWATX used to conduct landscape surveys bi-annually until 2018 ○ Discontinued during COVID and beyond ○ Lacked any up-to-date data to inform implementation and show impact of RTC ○ Have some data through our Success By 6 Coalition, but not the level needed 3 PRESENTATION TITLE OF A FEW WORDS 2025 ECE Landscape Survey Goal: Collected updated information to inform improved coordination, accountability, advocacy, and funding decisions across the ECE sector -including information needed for RTC Survey Components: 1. Development of the survey with community co-creation at the center 2. Distribute survey and collect information 3. Create reports and dashboards to share information back out to the community Key Indicators: a. Enrollment Information: b. Staffing and Qualifications c. Wages & Compensation d. Tuition costs e. Needs and Challenges f. Demographics of children, teachers, and administrators (e.g., age, race/ethnicity) 4 PRESENTATION TITLE OF A FEW WORDS Methods 55 PRESENTATION TITLE OF A FEW WORDS Development & Co-creation 2010-2018 surveys used as guide ● ● Used several SX6 Coalition workgroups and partners for feedback & development - 30+ individuals ○ Workgroups: ■ High quality child care workgroup ■ Equity workgroup ○ Partners: ■ City of Austin ■ Travis County ■ Workforce Solutions Boards (WFS) ● Once strawman survey was created: ○ Presented to WFS provider workgroup, UWATX child care partners, and family-based child care groups for feedback & ask for specific engagement ○ Received group feedback from 30+ providers ○ Received specific feedback from 5 providers (3 center based & 2 home-based providers) - provided $50 compensation per provider ● Final survey was lengthy - but providers were compensated between $100-$200 per site/location for completion. 6 PRESENTATION TITLE OF A FEW WORDS Distribution ● ● ● Fielded October 30-December 30 2025 This captures a snapshot between the ending of ARPA funds and beginning of RTC funds Survey sent to 572 providers ○ ○ 20% registered and licensed home-based providers (N=114) 80% licensed centers (N=458) Sent out by partners at the City, County, and Workforce Solutions Attended several provider workgroups to talk about survey 132 finished a large proportion of the questions; 100 providers completed …
CORRECTED Item 8: Austin Quality of Life Studies presentation — original pdf
Early Childhood Council Quality of Life Study Update Austin Equity and Inclusion – Equity Division | May 13, 2026 Agenda for Today's Briefing Background of Quality of Life Studies Common Themes Across Three Studies Overview of Steps Taken & Community Engagement Plan Timeline for City Quality of Life Studies Website 2 Purpose of Quality of Life Study To improve outcomes for all communities by addressing the intersections between race, ethnicity, age, gender and other demographics that impact experiences in Austin. • Definition: Quality of life is living in a community that supports and empowers parents and other caregivers to raise healthy children in the best possible ways to thrive in childhood and adulthood and congruent with their own goals for their children. • Commitment: The ECC is committed to ensuring historically marginalized populations (leading with race) are included and centered in the study in ways that allow them to shape the recommendations from the studies. Quality of Life Study: Process ECC's Scope of Work of Centering Community Voices Disaggregated Data for Recommendations Partnerships with Departments for Implementation and Community Engagement City Programs and Procedures Meet Recommendations & Collect Data Commissions Continue to Write Budget and Policy Recommendations 4 Common Themes Across Three Studies Strong Gap • Trusted Community Partners • Knowledge and Awareness Inconsistent • Language Access 5 Overview of Steps Taken • October 20, 2025 Vendor Presentation to City Departments Socialize the three studies for future planning with ten Departments January 2026 - Now Internal Collaboration (Equity Division and Equity Network) • Socialize the three studies for future planning Share general recommendaitons from all three studies Collect an "inventory" of programs/policies that address the recommendations Schedule follow up meetings to align on data collection processes • April 1st 2026 Memorandum to the Mayor and Council Share full studies Describe QoL process Share alignment with the City's emerging Economic Mobility Framework Sample Inventories that Implement Recommendations Recommendation Department and Program Opportunities Increase visisibility and awareness of family support programs; collaborate with community organizations, pediatricians, hospitals, schools, and childcare centers to disseminate materials. Partner with neighborhood associations and property management companies to amplify awareness among residents. Invest in trusted community hub; partner and fund trusted neighborhood organizations to serve as "community connectors" that bridge families to programs, housing supports, health care, and childcare resources. • APH Early Childhood & Aging Teams • Austin …
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Approved Minutes — original pdf
EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, May 13, 2026 EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026 The Early Childhood Council convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 301 West Second Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Hamilton called the Early Childhood Council Meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Board Members in Attendance: Chair Hamilton, Vice Chair Freeland and Members Alvizo, Cárdenas, McIllwain, McNary, and Navarro Board Members in Attendance Remotely: Members Latham-Sikes, Rivas, and Sears PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Madison Mattise, representing Workforce Solutions Capital Area, provided public comment on child care quality initiatives planning. Cyndy Karras, representing Austin PBS and Austin Chapter of the Texas Association for the Education of Young Children, shared information about educator resources. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Early Child Council Regular Meeting on April 8, 2026. The minutes from the Early Childhood Council regular meeting on April 8, 2026, were approved on Member McNary’s motion, Member Navarro’s second, on a 9-0 vote. Member Sears was absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Possible action to approve a recommendation to City Council regarding the social service contract rubric. Barbara Grant Boneta, representing the Success By 6 Coalition, provided public comment about early childhood social service contracts. The motion to approve the recommendation to Council regarding the social service contract rubric was approved on Member McIllwain’s motion, Member McNary’s second on an 8-0 vote. Member Sears was off the dais. Chair Hamilton abstained. 1 EARLY CHILDHOOD COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, May 13, 2026 The following amendment was made by Vice Chair Freeland and seconded by Member McNary. The amendment was to add in paragraph 5: “Whereas, current City investments in early childhood programs align with the goals and strategies of the City’s Quality of Life Study for Austin's Families with Young Children, the GenATX initiative from the Office of the Mayor, the Austin Infrastructure Academy, Raising Travis County, and the Austin/Travis County Success By 6 Strategic Plan.” The amendment was approved on an 8-0 vote. Member Sears was off the dais. Chair Hamilton abstained. The following amendment was made by Vice Chair Freeland and was seconded by Member Alvizo. The amendment was to add: “Maintain funding for social service contracts as outlined in the Early Childhood Council’s budget recommendation adopted on March 11, 2026” immediately following the “Be it further resolved that the Early Childhood Council encourages the …
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSION ON AGING MAY 13, 2026, 12:00 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ROOM 301 W 2ND ST AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Commission on Aging 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 COMMISSIONERS: Richard Bondi, Chair Teresa Ferguson, Vice Chair Austin Adams Suzanne Anderson Martin Kareithi Faith Lane Fred Lugo Judi L Nudelman Jennifer Scott Luan Tran AGENDA Preston Tyree Henry Van de Putte Selina Yee Xiaoyi Zeng Commission on Aging Community Service Awards Announcement 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 Commission on Aging regular meeting of April 8, 2026. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing regarding emergency preparedness services for older adults. Presentation by Ana Urueta, Emergency Management Manager, Austin Public Health. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation regarding ongoing changes to Medicare. Presentation by Rosemary Monsivais, Medicare Consultant, Independent Insurance Broker. 4. Update on closing out the 2021-2025 Age Friendly Action Plan. Presentation by Nicole Alexander, Age Friendly Program Coordinator, Halana Kaleel, Public Health Community Engagement Specialist, Austin Public Health. 5. Discussion regarding activities around Older Americans Month. 6. Discussion regarding the 2026 Fair Housing & Economic Mobility Conference held on April 29th . 7. Update on discussion held and action taken at the most recent Joint Inclusion Committee meeting. 8. Discussion regarding the current version of the new Age Friendly Action Plan, including how the commission can build, bridge, and champion to support the plan, together with the Healthy Aging Continuum and what topics the commission should be focused on." COMMITTEE UPDATES 9. Update from the Age Friendly Advisory Committee regarding their first meeting and dates of future meetings. 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 …
Item 1: April 8, 2026 Draft Minutes — original pdf
COMMISSION ON AGING MINUTES REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2026 The Commission on Aging convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101, 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Bondi called the Commission on Aging Meeting to order at 12:06 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Richard Bondi (Chair) Dr. Luan Tran Henry Van de Putte Xiaoyi Zeng Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Teresa Ferguson (Vice Chair) Suzanne Anderson Fred Lugo Judi Nudelman Jennifer Scott PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Hanna Cofer – HOME Austin Susana Almanza – Meals for elderly Raisa Reyes- Meals for elderly Breanda Zuniga- Meals for elderly APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Aging regular meeting of March 11, 2026. The minutes of the March 11, 2026 meeting were approved on Commissioner Van de Putte’s motion, Commissioner Anderson’s second on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Adams, Kareithi, Lane, Tyree, and Yee were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding an update on the Levers of Economic Mobility Index. Presentation by Gary Aaron, Business Process Consultant Sr., and Shivani Datar, Business Process Specialist, Austin Equity & Inclusion. 1 The presentation was made by Gary Aaron, Business Process Consultant Sr., and Shivani Datar, Business Process Specialist, Austin Equity & Inclusion. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation regarding Advancing Population Health. Presentation by Dr. Luan Tran, Commission on Aging member. The presentation was made by Dr. Luan Tran. 4. Discussion regarding the Continuum of Care for aging. Discussion was held. 5. Discussion regarding the new Commission on Aging webpage. Chair Bondi showed commissioners the new webpage. Discussion was held. 6. Discussion on budget recommendations approved at the March 25, 2026 Joint Inclusion Committee meeting relating to Commission on Aging. Update by Chair Bondi. Discussion was held. 7. Discussion recapping the March 23rd Human Rights Workshop by Austin Equity and Inclusion. Discussion was held. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. Approve a recommendation from the Community Service Award Working Group regarding its nominees for the Commission on Aging 2026 Volunteer and Professional Service Awards. There was a motion by Chair Bondi, seconded by Commissioner Zeng, to award the Volunteer Award to the nominee who is driving for seniors and volunteering through Engage. The motion was approved on a 9-0 vote. Commissioners Adams, Kareithi, Lane, Tyree, and Yee were absent. There was a motion by Chair Bondi, seconded by Vice Chair Ferguson to …
Item 4: Austin Public Health Slide Deck — original pdf
Update: Closing out the 2021-2025 Age Friendly Action Plan Austin Public Health | May 13th, 2026 History & Evolution of the Action Plan The journey toward an Age-Friendly designation began in 2012 with the Mayor’s Task Force on Aging: ▪ 2013: Recommendation for AARP Age-Friendly Community designation and the formation of the Commission on Seniors (now Commission on Aging). ▪ 2016: Austin City Council adopted the Age-Friendly Action Plan as an addendum to the City’s Comprehensive Plan. ▪ 2019: The first-ever Age-Friendly Program Coordinator was hired. ▪ 2022–2023: Following a 2022 City Audit that found the program "effective" but in need of resources, a second staff position was added to focus on community engagement. 2 Key Partnerships & Notable Achievements Key Partnerships Our work is powered by a coalition of partners, including Meals on Wheels of Central Texas, AGE of Central Texas, CapMetro, and the Area Agency on Aging. Notable Achievements (2021–2025) ▪ Completion of the first Older Adults Quality of Life (QoL) Study (2025), engaging 1,076 residents to set measurable progress scores. ▪ Improving park access to 70.1% and increasing ADA-accessible park programs from 36% to 97.5%. ▪ The 2023 Walkability Audits near grocery stores and the 2025 launch of "Spark in the Park". ▪ Launch of the Austin Senior Services Hub (November 2023) and the 2025 Age Friendly Resolution adopted by City Council. 3 Progress by Domain Domain 1: Outdoor Spaces and Buildings ▪ Expanded Access: Parkland access grew to 70.1% by 2025. Additionally, 71.7% of the community now lives within 1.7 miles of active recreational programming. ▪ Inclusive Design: ADA-accessible programming surged from 36% to 97.5% since 2022. They are just shy of their 100% goal, which ensures every program is offered at an accessible location both north and south of the Colorado River. ▪ Active Engagement: Senior enrollments grew by 49% over five years at APR, reaching a record 2,854 distinct participants. ▪ Cultural Hubs: AARC visits reached 45,188, with a 1,023% increase in senior meals. Austin Public Library facilitated over 18,000 programs for all ages. 5 Domain 2: Transportation ▪ Satisfaction: Seniors rated transportation at 7/10 in the 2025 QoL Study. ▪ The Transit Empowerment Fund through their Senior Mobility Summits coordinated efforts to increase communication and collaboration between providers of senior transportation and services. Participants included organizations such as CAPCOG, Movability, Alzheimer’s Association, Chariot, Drive a Senior, Austin Public Health, Austin Parks and Recreation, …
Item 2: Emergency Management Slide Deck — original pdf
Preparedness for Older Adults Planning, Outreach, Coordination, & Response Austin Public Health | May 13, 2026 Outline ▪ Preparedness for Older Adults ▪ Community Outreach & Education ▪ Emergency Registry Workgroup ▪ Access to Services ▪ Partnerships ▪ Questions 2 Vulnerability Factors Age: Older adults (65+) and young children are more vulnerable. Health Conditions: Chronic illnesses like heart disease, diabetes, and respiratory issues reduce heat tolerance. Housing & Environment: Unsafe, unstable, or inaccessible housing; increase risk during emergencies. Economic Status: Limited financial resources restricting access to health care, medications, transportation, and more. Social Isolation: Living alone or lacking reliable social and caregiving networks can delay recognition of needs. Language Barriers: Limited English proficiency can hinder access to critical information. 3 Outreach & Community Education Outreach Trusted Community Spaces & Popup Events Preparedness Kits and Emergency Planning Education Connection Alerts & Vulnerable Registries (WCT, STEAR, AE MVR) 4 Heat Preparedness Outreach • Keep Austin Cool Day held on May 2, 2025 • Conley-Guerrero Senior Activity Center • Intentional focus on older adults at higher risk for heat-related illness • Shared heat safety information, cooling resources, and preparedness materials • Goal: continue building targeted outreach partnerships with senior-serving organizations 5 Cooling Center Assessment (2026) The survey will assess: · Awareness of center locations and services · Past utilization during extreme heat events · Factors influencing whether community members choose to use centers · Barriers to access · Suggestions for improvement 6 Emergency Preparedness Planning Data Sets in Austin/Travis County Austin Energy Medically Vulnerable Registry State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry HHS emPOWER Program 7 Emergency Registry Workgroup ESTABLISHED BY APH IN 2025 STRENGTHENS COORDINATION FOR MEDICALLY FRAGILE AND HIGH-RISK RESIDENTS INCLUDES CITY DEPARTMENTS, TRAVIS COUNTY, AND PARTNER AGENCIES FOCUS AREAS INCLUDE CLARIFYING ROLES, IDENTIFYING GAPS, AND ALIGNING RESOURCES IMPROVES PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE COORDINATION FOR VULNERABLE POPULATIONS 8 Reaching Community Who Cannot Access Services ▪ APH developed public health strike teams to support vulnerable residents during emergencies ▪ Support for homebound individuals, older adults, and medically vulnerable residents ▪ Teams can help bridge gaps when residents cannot access resource centers ▪ Teams are primarily composed of Community Health Workers and outreach-focused staff 9 Austin Resilience Network (ARN) ▪ Goal: Bolster community resilience before, during, & after disasters ▪ Partnership Agreement: formalized commitment to collaboration ▪ ARN Workgroup: expertise & representation in the planning process 10 11 Additional Resources ▪ Austin Energy Medically Vulnerable …
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COMMISSION ON AGING MINUTES REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026 The Commission on Aging convened in a regular meeting on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101, 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Chair Bondi called the Commission on Aging Meeting to order at 12:12 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Richard Bondi (Chair) Fred Lugo Judi Nudelman Henry Van de Putte Xiaoyi Zeng Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Teresa Ferguson (Vice Chair) Suzanne Anderson Martin Kareithi Faith Lane Jennifer Scott Luan Tran Preston Tyree PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Commission on Aging regular meeting of April 8, 2026. There was a motion by Commissioner Lugo, seconded by Commissioner Nudelman, to amend the minutes to change the vote count in Item 8 to 8-0 and list Commissioner Van de Putte as abstaining, and on Item 9 to correct the spelling of Commissioner Van de Putte’s name. The amendment was approved on a 9-0 vote. The minutes were approved as amended on Commissioner Nudelman’s motion, Commissioner Lugo’s second on a 9-0 vote. Vice Chair Ferguson and Commissioners Kareithi and Scott were off the dais. Commissioners Adams and Yee were absent. 1 STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Briefing regarding emergency preparedness services for older adults. Presentation by Ana Urueta, Emergency Management Manager, Austin Public Health. Item 2 was taken up after Item 3 without objection. The presentation was made by Ana Urueta, Emergency Management Manager, Austin Public Health. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation regarding ongoing changes to Medicare. Presentation by Rosemary Monsivais, Medicare Consultant, Independent Insurance Broker. The presentation was made by Rosemary Monsivais, Medicare Consultant, Independent Insurance Broker. 4. Update on closing out the 2021-2025 Age Friendly Action Plan. Presentation by Nicole Alexander, Age Friendly Program Coordinator, Halana Kaleel, Public Health Community Engagement Specialist, Austin Public Health. The presentation was made by Nicole Alexander, Age Friendly Program Coordinator, and Halana Kaleel, Public Health Community Engagement Specialist, Austin Public Health. 5. Discussion regarding activities around Older Americans Month. Discussion was held. 6. Discussion regarding the 2026 Fair Housing & Economic Mobility Conference held on April 29th. Discussion was held. 7. Update on discussion held and action taken at the most recent Joint Inclusion Committee meeting. Discussion was held. 8. Discussion regarding the current version of the new Age Friendly Action Plan, including how the commission can build, bridge, and champion to support the …
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, MAY 12, 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 Destiny Brown, 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) Jeffery Bowen, 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: Destiny Brown, 512-974-7196 Attorney: Steve Maddoux, 512-974-6080 Page 1 of 11 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, April 28, 2026. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2026-0022.01.SH - Rowen Vale; District 9 Location: 206, 206 ½ East Annie Street and 1710 Brackenridge Street, East Bouldin Creek Watershed; Greater South River City Combined Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: South Austin Christian Church Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Megan Lasch Civic to Multifamily Residential land use Recommended Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Austin Planning 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2026-0010.SH - Rowen Vale; District 9 1710 Brackenridge Street; 206 and 206 ½ East Annie Street, East Bouldin Creek Watershed; Greater South River City Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: South Austin Christian Church Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Megan Lasch SF-3-NP to MF-3-NP Recommended Jonathan Tomko, …
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SPEAKER REGISTRATION All participants wishing to address the commission must register to speak. Public participation is available by teleconference or in-person. Presentations and handouts are requested to be e-mailed by 1:00 PM day of the meeting. TELECONFERNCE REGISTRATION Registration for participation by teleconference closes on 2:00 PM, the day of the meeting. Teleconference code and additional information to be provided after the closing of the teleconference registration period. IN-PERSON REGISTRATION While in-person registrants are encouraged to register in advance of the meeting, in-person registration closes at 5:30 PM, the day of the meeting. Please scan the QR code below with a mobile device or click on the link below. Mobile devices will also be available at the meeting for public use for the purpose of speaker registration. SPEAKER DONATION OF TIME For discussion cases, speaker donation of time is an available option for in-person participants. Both the registered speaker donating time, and the speaker recipient must be present when the public hearing is conducted. See chart below regarding speaker time allotments. Click on the link below or scan the QR code and submit the form to register to speak. Speakers should submit a separate registration form for each item of interest. https://forms.office.com/g/W9r6dSSkUG SPEAKER TESTIMONY TIME ALLOCATION Public Hearing Cases Primary speaker in favor and primary speaker opposed 3 speakers in favor and 3 speakers opposed All other speakers in favor or opposed 5 minutes each, up to 8 minutes total with donated time. 3 minutes each, up to 6 minutes total with donated time. 1 minute each, up to 2 minutes total with donated time. DISCUSSION POSTPONEMENT *Donation of time is not an option for discussion postponement. Primary speaker in favor and primary speaker opposed 3 minutes. All other speakers in favor or opposed 2 minutes. ORDER OF MEETING Determination of Quorum / Meeting Called to Order Reading of Proposed Consent Agenda *Vote and Disposal of Consent Agenda **Determination of Discussion Postponement Items Discussion Cases (Including public comment, staff and applicant / representative presentations Other Business Adjournment *The consent agenda may be acted upon by one vote without separate discussion. Speakers are allowed to provide testimony on an item proposed for the consent agenda. At the discretion of the Commission, the item may remain on the consent agenda. ** Discussion postponement consists of public comment and should not delve into the merits of the case. The granting of a postponement …
02 NPA-2026-0022.01.SH - Rowen Vale; District 9 - Staff Report — original pdf
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 DATES: May 12, 2026 April 28, 2026 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 / Megan Lasch AGENT: 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) 02 NPA-2026-0022.01.SH - Rowen Vale; District 91 of 145 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: May 12, 2026 – (action pending) April 28, 2026 –– Postponed on the consent agenda to May 12, 2026 at the request of Staff. [C. Haney – 1st; D. Skidmore – 2nd] Vote: 12-0 [One vacancy on the dais]. April 14, 2026 – Postponed on the consent agenda to April 28, 2026 at the request of the Neighborhood. [C. Haney 1st; P. Breton – 2nd] Vote: 11 – 0 [D. Skidmore absent. One vacancy on the dais.] 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 (7 units at 30% area medium income (AMI), 29 units at 50% AMI, 23 units at 60% AMI, and 5 units at 80% AMI). The proposed development will help to meet the Austin Strategic Housing Blueprint’s goal of creating 135,000 housing units throughout the City by 2027 with 60,000 designated as affordable for households at or below 80% of medium family income (MFI), 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. 02 NPA-2026-0022.01.SH - Rowen Vale; District 92 of 145 Below are …
03 C14-2026-0010.SH - Rowen Vale; District 9 - Staff Report — original pdf
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2026-0010.SH (Rowen Vale) DISTRICT: 9 ADDRESS: 206 and 206 ½ East Annie Street; 1710 Brackenridge Street ZONING FROM: SF-3-NP TO: MF-3-NP SITE AREA: approximately 0.90 acres (approximately 39,204 square feet) PROPERTY OWNER: South Austin Christian Church/Megan Lasch AGENT: Megan Lasch CASE MANAGER: Jonathan Tomko, AICP 512-974-1057 jonathan.tomko@austintexas.gov STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends granting multi-family residence (medium density) – neighborhood plan (MF-3-NP) combining district zoning. For a summary of the basis of Staff’s recommendation, please see the basis of recommendation section below. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: April 14, 2026: Neighborhood postponement request to April 28, 2026, granted. April 28, 2026: Staff postponement request to May 12, 2026, granted. May 12, 2026: Case is scheduled to be heard by Planning Commission. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: February 5, 2026: City Council approved a Resolution of Support for 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credits on the subject tract, exhibit D below May 21, 2026: Case is tentatively scheduled to be heard by City Council. ORDINANCE NUMBER: TBD ISSUES: The applicant proposes to develop a 64-unit fully affordable housing development that includes 44 units with two or more bedrooms and 36 deeply affordable units, at or below 50% Median Family Income (MFI). According to the Austin Strategic Housing Blueprint Scorecard these types of units have been particularly challenging for the City of Austin to realize. Being able to provide deeply affordable units approximately one mile south of Downtown Austin in an environment with many transportation choices can help reduce low- and moderate-income households’ transportation costs by reducing automobile dependency. Coupling affordable housing with an on-site daycare facility, if also affordable, may also reduce a household’s childcare costs and be transformative financially. a Resolution of Support f r o m City Council (exhibit The development has received D) and a S.M.A.R.T. Housing Certification letter from Austin Housing (exhibit H). Austin Housing has stated that 03 C14-2026-0010.SH - Rowen Vale; District 91 of 230 the development intends to submit a request for Rental Housing Development Assistance (RHDA) funding, although they have not received that application yet. The applicant has also indicated that they plan to utilize Affordability Unlocked, which is a development bonus program for affordable housing providers that offers substantial waivers of development regulations in exchange for high percentages of income-restricted affordable units. The applicant revised their original request of MF-4-NP to MF-3-NP on March 13, 2026, responsive to community feedback. The …
04 NPA-2025-0030.01 - Ben White; District 5 - Applicant Indefinite Postponement Memo — original pdf
City of Austin Austin Planning 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, TX 78752 P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767 -1088 (512) 974-2000 ♦ h ttps:/ / w w w.au st in tex a s .g ov / d epa r tm e n t/ plan n in g - de part men t MEMORANDUM TO: Chair & Planning Commission Members FROM: Maureen Meredith, Senior Planner, Long-Range Planning Division Nancy Estrada, Principal Planner, Current Planning DATE: May 5, 2026 RE: NPA-2025-0030.01 and C14-2025-0104_2217 W Ben White Blvd SVRD EB South Austin Combined Neighborhood Planning Area Ricca Keepers, the applicant’s agent, requests an indefinite postponement of the above- referenced cases. The postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. Attachments: Ricca Keepers’ email Plan Amendment Map Zoning Map 04 NPA-2025-0030.01 - Ben White; District 51 of 4 From: Ricca Keepers < Sent: Monday, May 4, 2026 8:37 AM To: Estrada, Nancy <Nancy.Estrada@austintexas.gov> Cc: Meredith, Maureen <Maureen.Meredith@austintexas.gov> Subject: Re: For PC MAY 12, 2026 - C14-2025-0104 – Ben White Nancy, Please keep this on indefinite postponement since I know these 2 departments will take time to process this. I will email you when we are ready to move forward. Thank you. 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 04 NPA-2025-0030.01 - Ben White; District 52 of 4 04 NPA-2025-0030.01 - Ben White; District 53 of 4 04 NPA-2025-0030.01 - Ben White; District 54 of 4