City of Austin Housing Department Community Development Commission August 2025 Meeting Discussion of the Housing Development Assistance Gap Financing Program & the Housing Investment Review Committee (HIRC) Agenda HDA Gap Financing Application Process: High-Level Overview Housing Investment Review Committee Recent Example RHDA & OHDA Projects Q&A Request: Nomination of 2 HIRC Members HDA Gap Financing Application Process: High Level Overview The Austin Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) is a public, nonprofit corporation and instrumentality of the City of Austin, with a mission to generate and implement strategic housing solutions for the benefit of low- and moderate- income residents in Austin. The Housing Development Assistance (HDA) division administers multiple programs. Including: developer incentives, fee waivers, issuance of tax- exempt bonds, and gap financing. Gap financing in affordable housing development is typically the final piece of funding needed after other sources have been assembled. Rental and ownership gap financing programs provide funding through loans to developers in exchange for affordability restrictions on the property. 4 Overview of New HDA Funding Application Process Initial Staff Application Review: Eligibility Checklist & Application Scoring Housing Department Leadership Team Meeting & Funding Recommendations to the AHFC Board Staff Application Processing, Underwriting & Analysis Interdepartmental Review Panel Housing Investment Review Committee (HIRC) Meeting AHFC Board Consideration & Funding Award Move forward to loan closing process 5 Housing Investment Review Committee (HIRC) HIRC Background The Austin City Council adopted a Resolution in 2007 which established a Housing Bond Review Committee that was retitled the Housing Investment Review Committee (HIRC) in 2018. Per the Resolution, the HIRC is to be comprised of 3 members of the public at- large and 2 Community Development Commission (CDC) Commissioners. The present-day HIRC is tasked with the biannual review of RHDA and OHDA project applications. The HIRC does not recommend applications for financing, but rather, plays an important role in the application review process, identifying areas of concern or approval associated with respective developments. 7 HIRC Member Responsibilities HIRC members are responsible for the following on a biannual basis: 1.) Review of RHDA & OHDA applications. 2.) Attendance of HIRC pre-meeting with staff (typically virtual). 3.) Attendance of HIRC meeting with applicants and staff (typically virtual). 4.) Submission of post-HIRC meeting feedback on each project to staff. HIRC Meeting Format Staff presents a slide for each project application. Developer gives a high-level summary of the project. HIRC members and staff have the opportunity to …
Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) 2026 Community Action Plan and Budget Community Development Commission August 12, 2025 Jill Smith, Acting Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit Public Hearing Requirements The proposed estimated 2026 CSBG Budget and Community Action Plan performance activities are distributed and public comment is solicited. The proposed activities as described in the Budget and Community Action Plan are in accordance with the Community Services Block Grant Act. The CSBG Act states the purpose is “to provide assistance to States and local communities, working through a network of community action agencies and other neighborhood-based organizations, for the reduction of poverty, the revitalization of low-income communities, and the empowerment of low-income families and individuals in rural and urban areas to become fully self-sufficient” Community Action Plan Components 1. Top 5 needs 2. Poverty rates 3. Provision of Nutritious Foods 4. Case Management Services 5. Gaps in Services & Performance Targets 6. Service Locations Top 5 Needs* Housing Basic Needs Employment Health Income/Financial *Ranked in order of importance according to the 2024 CSBG Community Needs Assessment Deep Poverty Rates in 2022 7.4 6.6 6.5 6.1 4.1 3.7 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 5.8 4.3 2 Travis County (total 12.1% of people) Texas (18.1 % of people) United States (16.3% of people) 50% or less (deep poverty) 100% federal poverty line 125% or less near poverty Source: ACS 2022 1-Year Estimate Poverty Rates by Race & Ethnicity 19.7 18.6 21.3 16.8 8.4 9.2 9.5 10.1 15.3 12.8 10.4 6.6 25 20 15 10 5 0 Travis County Texas United States White (not Hispanic) Black or African American Asian Hispanic or Latino Source: ACS 2022 1 year estimates Neighborhood Center Locations Neighborhood Center Locations Provision of Nutritious Foods Food Pantry Services Fresh Food for Families Healthy Options Program for the Elderly (HOPE) Mobile Food Pantry Food Recovery Programs Case Management Services Self Sufficiency Case Management ➢ Assistance to help clients achieve and maintain incomes above 125% of the FPIL (Federal Poverty Income Limits) for at least 90 days. Includes: ➢ Assessment and Service Plan ➢ Employment Support-Job search assistance, Job readiness, Job Retention ➢ Linkage to education and training, other social services ➢ Housing (rent assistance) & transportation (bus passes) ➢ Crisis intervention & short-term counseling ➢ Budgeting and financial counseling ❖ Services provided by licensed social workers. National Performance Indicators …
Notice of Public Hearing 2026 Proposed Community Action Plan And 2026 Budget for the Community Services Block Grant When: Tuesday, August 12, 2025 6:30 pm Where: Boards and Commissions Room at City Hall 301 West 2nd Street, Room 1101 Austin, Texas 78701 For more Information contact: Angel Zambrano 512-972-6750 Angel.Zambrano@ austintexas.gov Parking at City Hall Parking garage will be validated Aviso de audiencia pública Plan de Acción Comunitaria propuesto 2026 y Presupuesto de 2026 para el Programa de Subsidio Globales para los Servicios Comuni- tarios (CSBG) Cuándo: Martes 12 de Agosto de 2025 6:30 pm Dónde: Sala de juntas y comisiones en City Hall 301 West 2nd Street, #1101 Austin, Texas 78701 El estacionamiento a City Hall Ayuntamiento será validado Para más información, comuníquese con: Angel Zambrano 512-972-6750 Angel.Zambrano @austintexas.gov
Self Sufficiency Case Management Services Neighborhood Services Unit Jill Smith, LMSW Self Sufficiency Services CY 2025 + 75 households served (thru 06/30) + 17 people in 12 households transitioned out of poverty by providing 3 months of income documentation + 42 household assisted to reduce/eliminate income barriers with financial assistance J u l y 2 0 2 5 S S C M 2 Satisfaction Survey + In July, e-mails were sent to 79 client e-mail addresses. + 10 or 13% of clients e-mailed responded. + 80% would recommend the program to a friend or relative 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 80% of clients would recommend this service to a friend or relative. 7 1 2 Agree Not Sure Strongly Agree J u l y 2 0 2 5 S S C M 3 80% of clients report being satisfied with the Self-Sufficiency program. 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 7 1 1 1 Neutral Satisfied Unsatisfied Very Satisfied J u l y 2 0 2 5 S S C M 4 90% of clients agreed their case manager was easy to contact. 0 2 4 6 8 10 Strongly Agree 9 Strongly Disagree 1 J u l y 2 0 2 5 S S C M 5 80% of clients agree their case manager helped them find services (e.g., jobs, healthcare, supports, etc.) Disagree 10% Not Sure 10% Agree 20% Strongly Agree 60% J u l y 2 0 2 5 S S C M 6 80% of clients agree their case manager cared about and listened to their needs. Not Sure 10% Disagree 10% Strongly Agree 80% J u l y 2 0 2 5 S S C M 7 85% of clients report case management has made them more self-sufficient Disagree 10% Agree 20% Strongly Agree 70% J u l y 2 0 2 5 S S C M 8 When asked what additional services would be helpful, clients said… Positive Experience Additional Needs + “I facing an eviction. No rental assistance around much. The City been a blessing they helped me.” + I got denied for my food stamp renewal. I know I qualify again. But I have had to wait for my appointment with Community foundation center. For the last month I have been struggling getting food. I've utilized the food pantries in my area, but they are exhausted …
EAST AUSTIN PARKING UPDATE Community Development Commission Curtis Rogers, Parking Enterprise Project Coordinator | August 12, 2025 AGENDA • Background • Curb Management Solutions • Community Engagement • Feedback / Adjustments to Plan • Phase 1 Parking Changes (limited rollout) • Timeline • Future Steps 2 BACKGROUND - PTMD • PTMD = Parking & Transportation Management District. • East Austin PTMD established in 2015. • 51% of parking revenue for district mobility improvements. 3 BACKGROUND – PARKING CHALLENGE Parking Challenge • • Pressure from downtown and East 6th St. have led to more residents asking to restrict parking on their blocks. Drivers continue to park farther east, leading to more parking restrictions, block-by-block. Proposed Solution • TPW created a comprehensive plan to address challenges for residents, businesses, and needs of workers/visitors to the area. 4 CURB MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS Paid Parking (Metered and/or Mobile) • Paid Parking is a tool to encourage turnover and increase availability for short-term parking needs. Hybrid RPP Parking • Piloted in South Congress area, allows public parking during the day with meters/signage, with resident-only parking generally in the evenings. RPP-permitted vehicles are allowed to park at all times in Hybrid zones. Residential Permit Parking (RPP) • RPP allows residential areas to restrict parking to local residents and their guests during peak parking hours. 5 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT • Dec 2024 – Community meeting at Sanchez Elementary School • Feb 2025 – Presentation and discussion with East Cesar Chavez Contact Team • April 2025 – Distributed flyers to homes in potential expansion zone for online survey & meeting date • April 2025 – Presentation and discussion with community at Christ Church 6 FEEDBACK / ADJUSTMENTS What We Heard • • • Residents like existing RPP Residents need help near Saltillo/Scoot Inn/Cosmic and I-35 crossings Sanchez Elementary Parents Need Options Updates Based on Feedback • • • Add Pay-to-Park and Hybrid near Saltillo/Scoot Inn/Cosmic and ECC & 35 Add Hybrid on 1200 Holly St Limit expansion to observe changes and introduce neighborhood to Hybrid • Work with Sanchez Elementary to offer parking assistance to parents 7 Current Parking Regulations RPP P2P 2 HOUR RPP = Residential Permit Parking P2P = Pay to Park Current + Proposed Phase 1 Parking Regulations RPP P2P 2 HOUR New P2P Hybrid RPP RPP = Residential Permit Parking P2P = Pay to Park TIMELINE Community meeting at Sanchez Elementary School Dec 2024 Dropped flyers …
Anti-Displacement Community Acquisition Program (ADCAP) Review and Recommendations for Consideration Chase Bryan, Senior Planner Housing Department August 2025 Content ADCAP Background & Overview Findings from the Staff Report Recommendations from the Staff Report Implementation Options & Next Steps ADCAP Background & Overview Creation 2020 community advocacy for rapid acquisition funds for 501(c)3 community development organizations, allocated from the $300 million in Project Connect Anti-Displacement Funding ADCAP created in December 2021 after direction from Council Resolution No. 20210204-062 $8 million allocation 2 main functions of ADCAP: – Protect housing and land from speculation in gentrifying areas – Support nonprofit community development organizations 4 ADCAP Guideline Overview Zero-interest forgivable or non-forgivable loans (AHFC discretion) for real property acquisition Rolling application with a relatively quick award timeline Available to 501(c)3 nonprofit developers Small sites (1 acre or less) May only be used within a Displacement Risk Census Tract and within 1 mile of a Project Connect bus or rail line Income requirements: – At least half of the housing units must be affordable to households earning 50%MFI (rental) or 80%MFI (owner) – Affordability periods are 40 years for rental and 99 years for ownership 5 ADCAP Awards to Date, 2022-2024 6 ADCAP Awards to Date $8 million allocated $3,600,000 awarded $4,400,000 remaining Project Owners + Partners 8402 Garcreek Cir. 3306 Vintage Hills 300 Carmen Court 302 Carmen Court 8301 Riverstone Dr. 806 Vargas Rd. 8418 Riverstone Dr. Austin Revitalization Authority Austin Revitalization Authority Austin Revitalization Authority Austin Revitalization Authority Austin Revitalization Authority + Equidad ATX Guadalupe Neighborhood Development Corporation Austin Revitalization Authority Affordable (income- restricted) Units 4 units, rental, (4) 2- bed 4 units, rental, (4) 2- bed 4 units, rental, (2) 2- bed, (2) 1-bed 4 units, rental, (2) 2- bed, (2) 1-bed 3 units, ownership, (4) 3-bed 2 units, ownership, (1) 2-bed, (1) 3-bed 4 units, rental, (4) 2- bed Award Amount $458,000 $780,000 $650,000 $650,000 $150,163 $240,000 $674,000 Lot Size (acres) Year of Acquisition 0.36 0.23 0.21 0.22 0.31 0.15 0.23 2022 2023 2023 2023 2024 2024 2024 7 ADCAP Awards to Date $8 million allocated $3,600,000 awarded $4,400,000 remaining Project Owners + Partners 8402 Garcreek Cir. 3306 Vintage Hills 300 Carmen Court 302 Carmen Court 8301 Riverstone Dr. 806 Vargas Rd. 8418 Riverstone Dr. Austin Revitalization Authority Austin Revitalization Authority Austin Revitalization Authority Austin Revitalization Authority Austin Revitalization Authority …
GOVALLE/JOHNSTON TERRACE NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN CONTACT TEAM “Strength Through Unity” To: Austin City Council and Planning Commission From: Govalle/Johnston Terrace Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Re: Paydar Properties (CA) (Reza Paydar, Owner) 20 Strandtman Cv, Austin, TX 78702 Proposed zoning change from LI-CO-NP to LI-PDA-NP Case # NPA-2024-0016.04/ C14-2025-0004 Dear Council and Planning Commissioners, Please accept this letter on behalf of the Govalle/Johnston Terrace Neighborhood Plan Contact Team as an expression of: SUPPORT this project at 90’/60’ maximum building heights with the prescribed affordable housing formula and Community benefits including: 1. 10% of the multi-family rental units would be reserved as affordable for occupancy by households earning no more than 80% MFI. 2. A $250,000 contribution will be made to the Guadalupe Neighborhood Development Corporation with the goal of providing additional affordable housing in the Govalle/Johnson Terrace neighborhood following the issuance of a certificate of occupancy by the City of Austin. 3. An additional $50,000 contribution will also be made to the Colorado River Conservancy following the issuance of a certificate of occupancy by the City of Austin. The Contact Team is OPPOSED to this project with a building height of 120’/90’. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have regarding this case. Thank you, Candace Fox, Chair Govalle/Johnston Terrace Neighborhood Plan Contact Team c13fox@gmail.com 512-203-5208
From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Boudreaux, Marcelle Drew Zerdecki Leah Bojo; Re: Request to Postpone Planning Commission Hearing – C14-2025-0057 (1430 Collier Street) Monday, August 11, 2025 12:41:27 PM Thank you. I’ll note this as NH PP request to August 26, with applicant agreement. With both sides in agreement, this will likely be offered for consent for consideration by Commission. Marcelle Boudreaux City of Austin Planning Department Planner Senior P: 512-974-8094 E: marcelle.boudreaux@austintexas.gov From: Drew Zerdecki <vp-zoning@zilkerneighborhood.org> Sent: Monday, August 11, 2025 12:20:04 PM To: Boudreaux, Marcelle <Marcelle.Boudreaux@austintexas.gov> Cc: Leah Bojo <lbojo@drennergroup.com>; Subject: Re: Request to Postpone Planning Commission Hearing – C14-2025-0057 (1430 C - Exercise Caution Hi Marcelle - While I think a longer extension is called for, unless Leah jumps in to offer one, we do accept. Please let me know when that's on the consent agenda. Many thanks - Drew On Mon, Aug 11, 2025 at 7:55 AM Boudreaux, Marcelle <Marcelle.Boudreaux@austintexas.gov> wrote: Drew- Please note that from the hearing on August 12, the Commission can grant a postponement of only 60 days (to available hearing date). That date is September 23. Please let me know if the Neighborhood agrees to Leah’s date for requesting postponement. 10 C14-2025-0057 - 1430 Collier Street; District 9 1 of 4 Thanks! Marcelle Boudreaux City of Austin Planning Department Planner Senior P: 512-974-8094 E: marcelle.boudreaux@austintexas.gov From: Leah Bojo <lbojo@drennergroup.com> Sent: Sunday, August 10, 2025 2:25:10 PM To: Drew Zerdecki <vp-zoning@zilkerneighborhood.org>; Boudreaux, Marcelle <Marcelle.Boudreaux@austintexas.gov> Beeler, Melissa <Melissa.Beeler@austintexas.gov>; Qadri, Zo <Zo.Qadri@austintexas.gov>; Leffler, Ben <Ben.Leffler@austintexas.gov>; Alter, Ryan <Ryan.Alter@austintexas.gov> Subject: Re: Request to Postpone Planning Commission Hearing – C14-2025-0057 (1430 Collier Street) External Email - Exercise Caution Hi Drew, I can agree to a postponement until the Aug 26th meeting, but we cannot push out further than that. Please let me know if this works for you. I will make myself available in the next couple of weeks to talk both on the phone and in-person, and of course we can continue discussion until the City Council hearing. If there are any specific questions I can answer in the meantime related to the items you list below, I hope you’ll let me know. This project is being zoned to DB90 and would therefor provide the affordable housing required by that program – likely rental units at either 10% @ 50% MFI or 12% @ 60% MFI. Thank you and I look forward to talking! Leah M. …
Parking and Transportation Management Districts Update City of Austin Planning Commission Joseph Al-hajeri, Parking Enterprise Manager | August 12, 2025 AGENDA • History • Parking District Areas •Parking District Funding • Projects 8/8/2025 2 HISTORY • 2006 - Austin established it's first parking benefit district (PBD) in West Campus as a pilot program, funded by a federal grant (RESOLUTION NO. 20050728-013). • 2011 – PBD ordinance was adopted by Council • 2013 – West Campus PBD was approved and adopted by Council. • Once the pilot program was completed the City created a new parking district designation called a parking and transportation management district (PTMD). This new district was more community representative and allowed for paid parking revenue to be spent on additional Transportation related projects. (Council Ordinance 20141211-216) 3 HISTORY CONT. To become a PTMD, an area with paid on-street parking must add at least 100 new paid, on-street parking spaces. An area without paid on-street parking must have at least 200 on-street parking spaces to convert to paid spaces. The goal of this requirement is to promote parking turnover and reduce high commuter idle. The PTMD dedicates 51 percent of the public paid parking revenue, less City expenses, to help with mobility improvements projects within the established district and can include: • Park Maintenance • Signage • Wayfinding • Sidewalk Improvements 4 PARKING DISTRICT AREAS District Names Map of Active Districts • West Campus (PBD): Est. 2013 • East Austin: Est. 2015 • Mueller: Est. 2015 • Colorado River: Est. 2018 • South Congress: Est. 2023 5 PARKING DISTRICT PROJECT FUNDS • West Campus (PBD): Est. 2013 • Colorado River: Est. 2018 • Available Funds: $2,420,435.90 • Available Funds: $5,197.38 • East Austin: Est. 2015 • South Congress: Est. 2023 • Available Funds: $2,669,660.71 • Available Funds: $444,295.51 • Mueller: Est. 2015 • Available Funds: $1,073,966.47 6 HOW PROJECTS ARE IDENTIFIED PTMD funds are used for projects to enhance mobility in the area. Projects can originate from different sources, but generally come from: PTMD committee • Residents and merchants representing the interests of the PTMD area. Internal • City of Austin departments with mobility projects needing additional funds. • Parking Enterprise team will also identify projects within the PTMD. General Public • The general public is encouraged to pitch ideas to the PTMD committees. 7 PROJECTS East Austin PTMD Mueller PTMD • 500 Brushy St - pedestrian walkway …
Subrecipient: City of Austin Program Year: 2026 FNPI 1 FNPI 1a FNPI 1b FNPI 1c FNPI 1e FNPI 1f FNPI 1h Outcomes Employment Outcomes The number of unemployed youth who obtained employment to gain skills or income. The number of unemployed adults who obtained employment (up to a living wage). The number of unemployed adults who obtained and maintained employment for at least 90 days (up to a living wage). The number of unemployed adults who obtained employment (with a living wage or higher). 3 3 3 The number of unemployed adults who obtained and maintained employment for at least 90 days (with a living wage or higher). The number of employed participants in a career-advancement related program who entered or transitioned into a position that provided increased income and/or benefits. FNPI 1h.1 Of the above, the number of employed participants who Increased income from employment through wage or salary amount increase. FNPI 1h.2 Of the above, the number of employed participants who increased income from employment through hours worked increase. FNPI 1h.3 Of the above, the number of employed participants who increased benefits related to FNPI 1z.1 employment. The number of unduplicated persons who achieved a household income above 125% transitioning to self-sufficiency 3 3 3 3 3 3 Identify Need Target SRV 1 SRV 1a-f Services Employment Services Identify Need Estimate Skills Training and Opportunities for Experience 15 SRV 1a 5 SRV 1b On-the-Job and other Work Experience Vocational Training 15 SRV 1c Youth Summer Work Placements 5 SRV 1d Apprenticeship/Internship 10 SRV 1e Self-Employment Skills Training 10 SRV 1f Job Readiness Training 10 SRV 1g-h Career Counseling 4 SRV 1g Workshops 43 SRV 1h Coaching Job Search Coaching Resume Development Interview Skills Training Job Referrals SRV 1i-n SRV 1i SRV 1j SRV 1k SRV 1l SRV 1m Job Placements SRV 1n SRV 1o-p SRV 1o SRV 1p SRV 1q SRV 1q Employment Supplies Coaching Interactions with employers Pre-employment physicals, background checks, etc. Post Employment Supports Employment Supplies 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 5 20 20 10 5 20 15 3 Outcomes FNPI 2 FNPI 2a FNPI 2b FNPI 2c Education and Cognitive Development Outcomes Identify Need Target The number of children (0 to 5) who demonstrated improved emergent literacy skills. The number of children (0 to 5) who demonstrated skills for school readiness. The number of children and youth who demonstrated improved positive approaches …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 12th, 2025 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on AUGUST 12th, 2025, at the Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions – Room 1101, in Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Cynthia Jaso Jose Noe Elias (Chair) Sonia Martinez Raul Longoria Valerie Menard Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Cassandra Medrano Jenny Achilles (Vice Chair) Jo Anne Ortiz Lyric Wardlow Taniquewa Brewster Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Ebonie Trice Nyeka Arnold Tisha-Vonique Hood Staff Members in Attendance Chase Bryan Chris Duran Ed Blake Ellis Morgan Jill Smith Lorena Lopez Chavarin (remotely) Nefertitti Jackmon Marla Torrado CALL TO ORDER Chair Noe Elias called the meeting to order at 6:35 PM, with 9 members in attendance. 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. No speakers. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the July 8th, 2025, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Longoria’s motion, Commissioner Ortiz seconded, and the July 8th, 2025, minutes were approved on an 8-0-0 vote. Commissioner Medrano was off the dais. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and possible action on the updated gap financing application process, highlight recent rewards, and request two Community Development Commissioners to volunteer to the Housing Investment Review Committee (HIRC) (Chris Duran, Financial Analyst IV, and Ellis Morgan, Financial Analyst IV, Austin Housing). Chris Duran and Ellis Morgan presented. Commissioner Menard and Commissioner Medrano were nominated to the Housing Investment Review Committee. Both accepted the nomination. PUBLIC HEARING 3. Conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed 2026 CSBG Budget and Community Action Plan, as required by 1) US Department of Health and Human Services, and 2) the Texas Administrative Code, Title 10, Part 1, Chapter 6, Subchapter B, §6.206 (Jill Smith, Acting Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). Jill Smith presented. Chair Noe Elias closed the public hearing. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Presentation regarding the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) activities and outcomes (Jill Smith, Acting Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). Jill Smith presented. 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 …
Community Services Block Grant 2025 Contract Programmatic/Financial Report August 12, 2025 The Community Services Block Grant funds the delivery of services to low income Texas residents in all 254 counties. These funds support a variety of direct services in addition to helping maintain the core administrative elements of community action agencies. For the City of Austin, the grant provides funding for the delivery of basic needs, case management, preventive health and employment support services through the City’s seven (7) Neighborhood Centers. Mission: The Neighborhood Services Unit improves the lives and health of people experiencing poverty by providing public health and social services and connecting residents of Austin and Travis County to community resources. ◼ Basic Needs (food, clothing, information and referral, notary services, transportation, car safety education and car seats, tax preparation, fans, Thanksgiving food baskets and other seasonal activities); ◼ Preventive Health (screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar including a1C, and cholesterol; pregnancy testing; health promotion presentations, coordination and participation in health fairs, immunizations, coordination of wellness activities, linkages to medical home providers and diabetes case management); ◼ Case Management (individual/family support counseling, advocacy, self-sufficiency case management, crisis intervention, linkages with employers, educational opportunities and training, and working with individuals on quality of life issues); ◼ Employment Support (intake, assessment and goal setting, job readiness training, job placement assistance, and job retention services) Expenditures Categories 2025 Contract Budget Cumulative Expenditures as of 6/30/25 % of Total Personnel Fringe Benefits Other Total $1,140,731.00 $261,182.13 $148,654.38 $135 $409,971.51 36% 1 Transition Out of Poverty Goal Goal Achieved TOP Individuals who transitioned out of poverty 43 17 Success Rate% 40% Austin Public Health Report on PY24 Community Action Plan MISSION: To prevent disease, promote health, and protect the well-being of our community. TOP 5 NEEDS: Housing; Basic Needs; Employment; Health; Income Report Date June FNPI Outcome Description Target #Enrolled #Achieved Success Rate % 4 4E 5 5B 5D SRV 4C 4I 5A 5JJ 7A 7B 7D 7N Housing Households who avoided eviction Health and Social/Behavioral Development Individuals who demonstrated improved physical health and well being Individuals who improved skills related to the adult role of parents/caregivers Service Description Rent Payments Utility Payments Immunizations (Flu) Food Distribution Case Management Eligibility Determinations Transportation Emergency Clothing 3A.1 Total number of volunteer hours donated to the Agency Programmatic/Administrative Updates 1000 366 366 37% #Enrolled #Achieved 20 50 37 49 19 44 Success Rate % 95% 88% …
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES (Corrected) AUGUST 12th, 2025 The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION convened in a REGULAR MEETING on AUGUST 12th, 2025, at the Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions – Room 1101, in Austin, Texas. Some members of the commission participated by video conference. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Cynthia Jaso Jose Noe Elias (Chair) Sonia Martinez Raul Longoria Valerie Menard Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Cassandra Medrano Jenny Achilles (Vice Chair) Jo Anne Ortiz Lyric Wardlow Taniquewa Brewster Board Members/Commissioners Absent: Ebonie Trice Nyeka Arnold Tisha-Vonique Hood Staff Members in Attendance Chase Bryan Chris Duran Ed Blake Ellis Morgan Jill Smith Lorena Lopez Chavarin (remotely) Nefertitti Jackmon Marla Torrado CALL TO ORDER Chair Noe Elias called the meeting to order at 6:35 PM, with 10 members in attendance. 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. No speakers. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the July 8th, 2025, Community Development Commission meeting minutes. On Commissioner Longoria’s motion, Commissioner Ortiz seconded, and the July 8th, 2025, minutes were approved on an 8-0-0 vote. Commissioners Medrano and Lyric were off the dais. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Discussion and possible action on the updated gap financing application process, highlight recent rewards, and request two Community Development Commissioners to volunteer to the Housing Investment Review Committee (HIRC) (Chris Duran, Financial Analyst IV, and Ellis Morgan, Financial Analyst IV, Austin Housing). Chris Duran and Ellis Morgan presented. Commissioner Menard and Commissioner Medrano were nominated to the Housing Investment Review Committee. Both accepted the nomination. 3. Discussion and possible action on the proposed 2026 CSBG Budget and Community Action Plan (Jill Smith, Acting Manager, Neighborhood Services Unit, Austin Public Health). On Commissioner Longoria’s motion, Commissioner Brewster seconded, and the proposed 2025 CSBG Budget and Community Action Plan was approved on a 9-1-0 vote. Commissioner Menard abstained. 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 by calling 512-974-1606 at least 2 days prior to the meeting date. TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Community Development …
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, July 14, 2025 The BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT convened in a Regular meeting on Monday, July 14, 2025, at 301 West 2nd Street in Austin, Texas. Vice-Chair Melissa Hawthorne called the Board of Adjustment Meeting to order at 5:30 PM. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance in-Person: Melissa Hawthorne-Vice Chair, Jeffery Bowen, Yung-ju Kim, Corry L Archer-Mcclellan (Alternate) Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Jessica Cohen-Chair, Thomas Ates, Sameer S Birring, Bianca A. Medina-Leal, Brian Poteet, , Maggie Shahrestani, Michael Von Ohlen Board Members absent: Niccolo A Sacco PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (4) four speakers signed up/register prior (no later than noon the day before the meeting) 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. NONE APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Board of Adjustment meetings on June 9, 2025. On-Line Link: Draft Minutes for June 9, 2025, Regular meeting and Draft Minutes for June 9, 2025, Special called meeting-Training session The minutes from the meetings (Regular meeting and Special called meeting) on June 9, 2025, were approved on Board member Jeffery Bowen, Board member Corry L. Archer-Mcclellan second, on 9-0 Vote. (Chair Jessica Cohen and Board members Bianca Medina-Leal- No vote-due to technical issues virtual) PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases. New Variance cases: 2. C15-2025-0022 Andrew Sulski 1102 Mason Avenue On-Line Link: ITEM02 ADV PACKET PART1, PART2; PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting the following variance(s) from the Land Development Code, Section 25-2-899 (Fences as Accessory Uses) to increase the height from six (6) feet (maximum allowed) to eight feet seven inches (8’7”) (requested) along front property line (east) and nine feet six inches (9’ 6”) along interior side property line (south), in order to erect a fence in a “SF-3-NP”, Single-Family-Neighborhood Plan zoning district (MLK-183 Neighborhood Plan). Note: The Land Development Code 25-2-899 Fences as Accessory Uses (A) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a fence: (1) is permitted as an accessory use in any zoning district; and (2) must comply with the requirements of this section. (B) In this section: (1) an ornamental fence is a fence with an open design that has a ratio of solid material to open space of not more than one to four; and (2) a solid fence is a fence other than an …
BOA GENERAL REVIEW COVERSHEET CASE: C15-2025-0025 BOA DATE: Monday, August 11th, 2025 ADDRESS: 506 Terrace Dr OWNER: George McQueen COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 AGENT: N/A ZONING: SF-3-NP (South River City) LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 8 BLK 4 BLUE BONNET HILLS VARIANCE REQUEST: LDC, Section 25-2-492 (Site Development Regulations) from setback requirements to decrease the minimum interior side yard setback from 5 feet (required) to 1 foot (requested). SUMMARY: maintain a detached garage and carport ISSUES: legal and complaint in 1930, three heritage oak trees adjacent to structures would risk harming critical root zone if relocated. ZONING LAND USES Site North South East West SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP SF-3-NP Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family Single-Family NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District Austin Neighborhoods Council Friends of Austin Neighborhoods Greater South River City Combined Neighborhood Plan Contact Team Homeless Neighborhood Association Overton Family Committee Preservation Austin South Central Coalition South River City Citizens Assn. South River City Citizens Planning and Zoning Committee ITEM02/1 CITY OF AUST� onme,,-. SERVICESloEPARTMENT Board of Adjustment General/Parking Application Variance Building a Better and Sqfer Austin Together � I For submittal and fee information, see Phone: 311 (or 512-974-2000 outside Austin) WARNING: Filing of this appeal stops all affected construction activity. This application is saved, click here to Save the form to your computer, then PDF that can be completed a fillable open your copy and continue. electronically. To ensure your information is The Tab key may be used to navigate to each field; key activates lists and check bo and buttons. links, emails, xes, and hit Enter to make a selection. Shift + Tab moves to the previous field. The Enter Use the Up & Down Arrow keys to scroll through drop-down The application complete Section must be complete and accurate prior to submittal. ff more space is required, please 6 as needed. All information is required (if applicable). For Office Use Only Case # (15-2025-0025 ROW# _ _. 1=3=-54...,5,._4...,,2..,.3 ___ Tax# __ 0-=-3=-=0=2=0=2_._02=2=-=0 ____ _ Section 1: Applicant Statement Street Address: 506 Terrace Dr. Austin, TX 78704 Subdivision Legal Description: _LI 8_8LKA_BLUE_BO��EI...ttLLLS ADD� 506 IERRA_CE D�EAUS�.IX...78]04 Lot(s): -=8 ___________ --------------- _ Block(s): Division: Outlot: -'-4 __________ _ Zoning District: -51::&NP (South River City) Council District: 9 I/We George & Vanessa McQueen on behalf of myself /ourselves as authorized agent for Georae & Vanessa McOueen <ourselves) affirm that on Month I July ] , Day la ] , Year l2025 …
C15-2025-0025 506 Terrace Drive George McQueen, homeowner From listing (May 2017) Current (June 2025) ITEM02/1 We request a setback variance to preserve our garage and carport in the same place they have been for many decades From listing (May 2017) Current (June 2025) C15-2025-0025 506 Terrace Drive George McQueen ITEM02/2 House and Garage at 506 Terrace 1935 Sanborn Map (source Austin History Center) Garage House C15-2025-0025 506 Terrace Drive George McQueen ITEM02/3 House and Garage at 506 Terrace permit history, both built in 1930 (source Travis County Appraisal District) C15-2025-0025 506 Terrace Drive George McQueen ITEM02/4 2017 Survey (setbacks added) (garage and carport highlighted) 10’ setback (back) 5’ setback (side) C15-2025-0025 506 Terrace Drive George McQueen ITEM02/5 Trees at 506 Terrace (large circles are ½ CRZs) (garage and carport highlighted) 30” Live Oak 48” Live Oak 36” Live Oak Crepe Myrtle 28” Pecan Neighbor’s large Live OK 15” Pecan C15-2025-0025 506 Terrace Drive George McQueen ITEM02/6 Aerial images at 506 Terrace showing tree canopies over carport and garage Circa 1997 (source City of Austin, ArcGis) Circa 2024 (source Bing Maps) C15-2025-0025 506 Terrace Drive George McQueen ITEM02/7 The existing garage, carport and trees are all part of our community and landscape. We want them to last another 90 years! (Photos, June 2025) Our Heritage Trees create lots of shade, and define the property layout and landscape C15-2025-0025 506 Terrace Drive George McQueen ITEM02/8 While replacing the roof and siding (permit 2024-166112 BP, and HR 24-162587), we found extensive rot, damage and rodent infiltration in the process Work done by previous owners rot, concealed damage, and rodents behind the walls and beneath the floors decades of City inspectors saw the repaired framing and said we need a new building permit since we exceeded the scope of the roof/siding permit - Rotten siding - Disintegrating concrete - Damaged roof framing - Rodent damage throughout Before During After C15-2025-0025 506 Terrace Drive George McQueen ITEM02/9 View of garage and carport from driveway From listing (May 2017) Current (June 2025) C15-2025-0025 506 Terrace Drive George McQueen ITEM02/10 In summary: - we love our neighborhood and neighbors - we love our home and all its historic charm - we love our trees! A variance—reducing the side-lot setback from 5’ to 1’—will allow us to preserve our structures without changing the character of our home or neighborhood! Thank you! C15-2025-0025 506 Terrace Drive George McQueen ITEM02/11
