City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 25-2043, Agenda Item #: 13. 10/23/2025(cid:4) Posting Language Authorize a contract for airport markings and rubber removal services for Austin Aviation with Samuel Leslie Bryson d/b/a CKS Runway Services, LLC, for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $4,000,000. Funding: $800,000 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Aviation. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Aviation. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $800,000 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Aviation. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Purchasing Language: Austin Financial Services issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation IFB 8100 SAR1010 for these services. The solicitation published on July 15, 2025, and closed on August 14, 2025. Of the five offers received, the bid submitted by the recommended contractor was the lowest responsive bid recieved. A complete solicitation package, including a tabulation of the bids received, is available for viewing on the City’s website. This information can currently be found at <https://financeonline.austintexas.gov/afo/account_services/solicitation/solicitation_details.cfm?sid=142755>. MBE/WBE: This solicitation was reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the services required for this solicitation, there were no subcontracting opportunities therefore, no subcontracting goals were established. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to Austin Financial Services - Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Respondents to the solicitation and their Agents should direct all questions to the Authorized Contact Person identified in the solicitation. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 8, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Airport Advisory Commission. City of Austin Page 1 of 2 Printed on 9/29/2025 powered by Legistar™ (cid:5) (cid:6) File #: 25-2043, Agenda Item #: 13. 10/23/2025(cid:4) Additional Backup Information: This contract will provide essential maintenance services for the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), including runway rubber removal and airfield markings removal of Airport Markings. Rubber deposits on runways accumulate due to frequent jet aircraft landings, reducing friction and posing safety hazards, especially in rising temperatures. To maintain safe braking performance and directional control, rubber removal must occur at least every six months, as required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Advisory Circular …
City of Austin Recommendation for Action File #: 25-2184, Agenda Item #: 11/6/2025(cid:4) Posting Language Authorize a contract for elevator and escalator repair and preventive maintenance services for Austin Aviation with Schindler Elevator Corporation, for an initial term of three years with up to two one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $12,214,346. Funding: $2,736,203 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Aviation. $227,580 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Aviation. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Lead Department Austin Financial Services. Client Department(s) Austin Aviation. Fiscal Note Funding in the amount of $2,736,203 is available in the Fiscal Year 2056-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Aviation. Funding in the amount of $227,580 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Aviation. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets. Procurement Language: Multiple cooperative purchase programs were reviewed for these services. Austin Aviation has determined this contractor best meets the needs of the department to provide these services required for the City. MBE/WBE: Cooperative agreement contracts are exempt from the City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women- Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program); therefore no subcontracting goals were established. For More Information: Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to Austin Financial Services - Central Procurement at FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500. Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action: October 8, 2025 - To be reviewed by the Airport Advisory Commission. Additional Backup Information: The contract will provide preventative maintenance, repairs, inspections, modernization, and dedicated on-site services for all elevators, escalators, and related systems at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. These systems are critical to airport operations and proper maintenance will enhance the airport passenger experience and ensure reliable and efficient airport infrastructure. The contractor will provide dedicated onsite City of Austin Page 1 of 2 Printed on 10/1/2025 powered by Legistar™ (cid:5) (cid:6) File #: 25-2184, Agenda Item #: 11/6/2025(cid:4) staff for a rapid response for any potential problems, as well as be required to maintain all systems with a 98% uptime. This contract is a new contract with requirements in the scope of work specific to Austin Aviation needs to support critical systems at the airport. The contractor and staff are required to be certified by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Omnia is cooperative purchasing association recognized under Texas procurement statutes. Cooperative associations, …
REGULAR MEETING of the ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2025, 6:00 PM AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Zoning and Platting Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely. Registration no later than 2 PM the day of the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. For more information on public comment, please see the agenda section “Speaker Registration.” Please contact Ella Garcia, Staff Liaison, for questions regarding speaker registration at LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512-978-0821. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Hank Smith, Chair (District 8) Betsy Greenberg, Vice Chair (District 10) Ryan Puzycki, Secretary (District 7) Alejandra Flores, Parliamentarian (District 5) Luis Osta Lugo (Mayor’s Representative) Scott Boone (District 1) David Fouts (District 2) Lonny Stern (District 3) Andrew Cortes (District 4) Christian Tschoepe (District 6) Taylor Major (District 9) EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) The Zoning and Platting Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on this agenda. The commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071 Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0821 Attorney: Jenna Schwartz, 512-978-0871 Page 1 of 6 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 Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. PUBLIC HEARINGS C14-2025-0056 - 12940 North U.S. 183; District 6 12940 N. U.S. 183 Highway, Rattan Creek Watershed 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: SHA LLC DBA First Care Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Drenner Group PC (Amanda Swor) GR, LO to CS-V Staff recommends GR-V-CO Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department 3. Restrictive Covenant Amendment: Location: C14-93-0047(RCA) - 1116 & 1120 W. Howard Lane RCA; District 7 1116 West Howard Lane and 1120 & 1120 1/2 West Howard Lane, Walnut Creek, Harris Branch Watersheds Owner/Applicant: Howard Route Center, Ltd., Barr Properties …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISION REGULAR CALLED MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 The Zoning and Platting Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Smith called the Zoning and Platting Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Hank Smith Alejandra Flores Ryan Puzycki Lonny Stern Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Betsy Greenberg Scott Boone David Fouts Taylor Major Christian Tschoepe Commissioners Absent: Luis Osta Lugo PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of Tuesday, September 2, 2025, were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Stern’s motion, Parliamentarian Flores’ second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Osta Lugo was absent. 1 PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: C14-2025-0084 - Howard Lane Rezoning; District 7 2315 West Howard Lane, Walnut Creek Watershed Ishtel Heating Air & Refrigeration Inc. (Ishtel Uddin) Encon, LLC (Diane Bernal) GR to CS Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of CS for C14-2025-0084 - Howard Lane Rezoning, located at 2315 West Howard Lane, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Stern’s motion, Parliamentarian Flores’ second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Osta Lugo was absent. C14-2025-0070 - McNeil Rezone; District 6 7221 McNeil Drive, Rattan Creek Watershed 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: Roy L. Wyatt III & Luke Hogan Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Land Answers, Inc. (Tamara Mitchell) CS-CO to CS-1 for Tract 1 and CS-CO for Tract 2 Staff Recommends CS-1-CO for Tract 1 and CS-CO for Tract 2 Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of CS-1-CO for Tract 1 and CS-CO for Tract 2 for C14-2025-0070 - McNeil Rezone, located at 7221 McNeil Drive, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Stern’s motion, Parliamentarian Flores’ second, on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Osta Lugo was absent. C8S-77-234(VAC) - Byrd Subdivision; District 2 4. Subdivision Vacation: Location: Owner/Applicant: Agape Christian Ministries Austin, Inc. (Lawrence Wilkerson) Agent: Request: 7809 Peacefull Hill Lane, South Boggy Creek BGE, Inc. (Megan Reynolds) The applicant is proposing a full sybdivision vacation. There is already a replat that is in review, pending the outcome of this vacation. Recommended Nick Coussoulis, 512-978-1769, nicholas.coussoulis@austintexas.gov Development …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-2025-0056 (12940 North U.S. 183) DISTRICT: 6 ADDRESS: 12940 N. U.S. Highway 183 ZONING FROM: GR, LO TO: CS-V SITE AREA: 5.0034 acres PROPERTY OWNER: SHA LLC DBA FIRST CARE APPLICANT/AGENT: Drenner Group PC (Amanda Swor) CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMEDATION: Staff recommends GR-V-CO, Community Commercial-Vertical Mixed Use Building- Conditional Overlay Combining District, zoning. The conditional overlay will prohibit the following uses within 200 feet of residential zoning or development: Automotive Repair Services, Automotive Sales, Automotive Washing (of any type), Bail Bond Services, Club or Lodge, Commercial Off-Street Parking, Drop Off Recycling Collection Facility, Exterminating Services, Funeral Services, Hotel/Motel, Off-Site Accessory Parking, Outdoor Entertainment, Outdoor Sports and Recreation, Pawn Shop Services, Service Station ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: August 19, 2025: Postponed to October 7, 2025 at the applicant's request by consent (8-2, R. Puzychi and S. Boone-absent); B. Greenberg-1st, A. Flores-2nd. October 7, 2025 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 02 C14-2025-0056 - 12940 North U.S. 183; District 61 of 14 ISSUES: N/A CASE MANAGER COMMENTS: The property in question is a 5 acre lot that is currently developed with a vacant 3-story office building, with surface parking, that has access to Fathom Circle and the N. US Highway 183 Southbound frontage road. The lots to the north, across Fathom Circle, are developed with a multifamily complex (Summit at Westwood Apartments) and an office use (State Farm) and are zoned MF-2 and GR. To the south, there is a multifamily use (Spicewood Springs Apartments) zoned DR, a public library with surface parking zoned LR- CO and P, undeveloped property zoned GR, a retail center zoned GR-CO and a restaurant and service station/automotive washing use zoned GR. The lots to the west along Fathom Circle contain single family residences zoned SF-3. In this case, the applicant is requesting CS-V zoning to redevelop this property with a multifamily residential project (please see Applicant's Request Letter - Exhibit C). The staff is recommending GR-V-CO, Community Commercial-Vertical Mixed Use Building-Conditional Overlay Combining District, zoning. The property meets the intent of the GR base district as it is located at the southwest intersection of a Fathom Circle (Level 1/ Residential Street) and N. US Highway Service Road Southbound (Level 4/ Arterial Roadway). The GR-V-CO zoning is consistent with surrounding commercial and multifamily zoning and use patterns. The staff is recommending a conditional overlay (CO) to …
ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET CASE: C14-93-0047(RCA) - 1116 & 1120 W. Howard Lane RCA DISTRICT: 7 ADDRESS: 1116 West Howard Lane and 1120 & 1120 1/2 West Howard Lane OWNER/APPLICANT: Howard Route Center, Ltd., Barr Properties Ventures, LLC, C&T Shops on Howard Lane, Ltd. AGENT: Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor) ZONING: CS-CO, GR-CO AREA: 13.927 acres REQUEST: The applicant is proposing to amend a previously approved public restrictive covenant to remove Lot 6A and to update the legal description of the remaining lots, 3-A-B, 4-A and 5- A, subject to the original RC, to include all of current Lot 3-A-B. This will allow Lot 3-A-B to remain in compliance with impervious cover requirements as Lots 3-A-B, 4-A, and 5-A will be construed as a “single site” going forward. CASE MANAGER: Sherri Sirwaitis (512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the proposed amendment to the public restrictive covenant. ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION ACTION / RECOMMENDATION: June 17, 2025: Granted staff’s request for an indefinite postponement by consent (9-0, L. Osta-Lugo-absent); B. Greenberg-1st, R. Puzycki-2nd. October 7, 2025 CITY COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NUMBER: 1 03 C14-93-0047(RCA) - 1116 & 1120 W. Howard Lane RCA; District 71 of 13 DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: In this case, the applicant is requesting to amend a public restrictive covenant that was recorded in 1994 in association with zoning case C14-93-0047. The applicant is asking to remove Lot 6A from the restrictive covenant. The remaining lots, Lots 3-A-B, 4-A and 5-A, are still subject to the existing covenant with updated/corrected legal descriptions of those remaining lots as they have since been replatted. The representatives for this case have revised their application from the original restrictive covenant termination request to a restrictive covenant amendment request. The proposed RCA is intended to resolve impervious cover comments from the Environmental staff. It was determined during review of this application that Lot 3-A-B as currently developed has more than 80% impervious cover and if the original restrictive covenant is terminated it will be out of compliance with city code. Therefore, Lot 3AB will now remain subject to the restrictive covenant and be construed as a single site along with Lots 4A and 5A, while separating Lot 6A, as it has a different owner. Since the filing date of that original Restrictive Covenant, the property has been replatted twice and amended such that it is now platted as four lots, Lots 3- A-B, 4-A, 5-A, …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT & HILL COUNTRY ROADWAY SITE PLAN REVIEW SHEET CASE NUMBER: SP-88-0052CX(R4) MEETING DATE: October 7, 2025 PROJECT NAME: LISD ES No. 19 Grandview Hills Ancillary Building Project ADDRESS: 12024 Vista Parke Drive DISTRICT: 10 WATERSHED: Lake Travis (Water Supply Rural) AREA: 3.26 acres limits of construction APPLICANT: Leander Independent School District PO BOX 218 Leander, TX 78646 Jeremy Trimble, 512-974-7604 AGENT: Micaela Riggs, EIT AtkinsRéalis (512) 342-3212 CASE MANAGER: Meg Greenfield, (512) 978-4663, meg.greenfield@austintexas.gov EXISTING ZONING: (P) Public & R&D-PDA PROPOSED USE: The Grandview Hills Elementary School site is 40.275 acres owned by Leander Independent School District (LISD). The existing site currently has an elementary school, agricultural barn, and ancillary buildings that enable access for students across the district. The applicant is proposing a site plan revision to add staff and bus parking and a fuel system to an existing elementary school. Proposed improvements include installing a new storm drain network, upsizing the existing storm drain network, and expanding the detention, sedimentation and filtration ponds. Increase in impervious cover is 8 percent. No new buildings are proposed. BACKGROUND: Leander ISD purchased the property from Vista Chemical Company in 2006. LISD revised the 1988 Vista Chemical site plan to build Grandview Elementary School. The zoning remained R&D-PDA when LISD redeveloped the property. Per 25-2-602 uses permitted in a research and development (R&D) district are established by the zoning ordinance establishing the district. Seeing no use limitations in the ordinance aka ‘zoning site plan’ (C14R-87-159(HC)), the educational facilities use is acceptable. In 2000 per C14-00-2055 a 2.4-acre portion of the 40-acre site was rezoned to P (Public) to allow Pedernales Electric Cooperative to operate on the property. The site is now served by Austin Energy. Please refer to attached zoning map. 04 SP-88-0052CX(R4) - LISD ES No. 19 Grandview Hills Ancillary Building Project; District 101 of 29 COMMISSION REQUEST #1: This site is zoned P (Public) and is greater than one acre in size; therefore, a Conditional Use Permit is required, according to the Land Development Code (Section 25-2-625). COMMISSION REQUEST #2: The site is located within the Moderate Intensity Zone of the RM 620 Hill Country Roadway Corridor, and must be presented to the Zoning and Platting Commission for approval, a Hill Country Roadway Ordinance requirement. The proposed site plan is in compliance with 25-2, Subchapter C, Article 11. SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends …
January 12, 2025 Mr. Ryan Soutter Development Services Dept. 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, TX 78752 Re: The Clovis at McKinney Falls (SP-2024-0202D) 6507 McKinney Falls Parkway Variance from LDC 25-8-342(8)(c) Good Day Mr. Soutter, On behalf of the owner, LDG Development, LLC, we are requesting a variance for fill more than eight (8) feet for the Dee Gabriel Collins Road driveway in order to provide a required access to the proposed development The Clovis at McKinney Falls, a multi-family affordable housing project (SP-2024-0202D), located at 6507 McKinney Falls Parkway, south of the intersection of McKinney Falls Parkway and Dee Gabriel Collins Road. The project consists of 264 units spread over 10 buildings, along with the clubhouse and pool. The site is located within the City of Austin 2-Mile Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) and was most recently used for two single-family homes. The site is within the Cotton Mouth Creek watershed, a suburban watershed, and is not located over the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. There are no CWQZ, WQTZ, nor CEFs located on the site. The Fire Marshal requires two means of access to the site from different streets, in this case, McKinney Falls Parkway and Dee Gabriel Collins Road. This is so that if one driveway were to be obstructed, the second driveway could be used to service the site. Most of the site is within the 0-15% slope category, but the steeper portions of the site are along the adjacent roadways, meaning that any site driveway must cross steep slopes to gain access to the site. The complication for the Dee Gabriel Collins driveway is that the maximum slope of a fire access roadway is 10%, and when crossing the steeper slopes, a fill condition is required to support the drive. In other words, due to the limit on the driveway slope, the grades driveway cannot keep up with the falling slope of the site and must have fill placed beneath it. Unfortunately, simply due to the existing topography, the fill amount for a small portion of the driveway exceeds the 8-foot limit prescribed by code LDC 25-8-342(8)(c). The maximum proposed amount of fill in this area is about 14.5 feet, and the fill is contained by retaining walls to limit the impact to the site and nearby trees. No other alternative location for the driveway is possible due to the Travis County driveway spacing and sight distance requirements …
The Clovis at Mckinney Falls 6507 McKinney Falls Parkway SP-2024-0202D Mohamad Abdulkader Environmental Review Specialist Senior Development Services Department 2 OUTLINE Property Data Synopsis Site Constriction/Regulation Variance Requests Grading Exhibits Variance Recommendation and Conditions 3 Property Data Cottonmouth Creek Watershed Suburban Watershed Classification Desired Development Zone Not located over Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Austin 2-Mile ETJ Synopsis 4 15.97-acre site located at the intersection of McKinney Falls Parkway and Dee Gabriel Collins Road Elevation ranges from 631’ along to 578’. Site is generally flat, though there are some steep slopes along the orange highlighted areas shown below. Site Constriction/Regulation Accessibility – A driveway constructed fill 8’ to 15’ is required by the Travis County Fire Marshall to provide two different access points to the property. 5 Variance Requests 6 To allow fill from 8 to 15 feet in the Desired Development Zone. (LDC 25-8-342) Grading Exhibit (Fill) 7 Variance Recommendation and Conditions 8 Staff recommends the variance, having determined that the required findings of fact have been met. Staff condition: 1. Contain the fill with an engineered structural retaining wall. 2. Parking lot trees (1.5” caliper from ECM Appendix F) within 50 ft. radius of all parking spaces. 9 10 THANK YOU 11 References Google Earth GIS property profile Variance packet 12
SITE PLAN REVIEW SHEET ENVIRONMENTAL VARIANCE REQUEST ONLY CASE NO: SP-2024-0202D COMMISSION DATE: October 7, 2025 NAME: The Clovis at Mckinney Falls ADDRESS: 6507 McKinney Falls Parkway APPLICANT: Jake Brown; LDG Development, LLC AGENT: J Segura; Dunaway ZONING: N/A - 2-mile ETJ NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: N/A PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is proposing to build a multi-family development with associated improvements. AREA: 15.97 acres COUNTY: Travis LOTS: 1 DISTRICT: N/A - 2-mile ETJ WATERSHED: Cottonmouth Creek, Suburban JURISDICTION: Austin 2-Mile ETJ VARIANCE: The applicant requests the following: 1. Request to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill from 8 to 15 feet. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff determines that the findings of fact have been met. Staff recommends approval of the requested variance with the staff conditions outlined on page #2 of the staff report, as well as the Environmental Commission’s recommended conditions—with the exception of Condition #4, which states: “Incorporate pedestrian, bike, and multi-modal design into the property driveways to allow for greater and safer accessibility to roadways.” The applicant's engineer has indicated that compliance with Environmental Commission variance condition #4 is problematic. Due to steep terrain and ADA slope limits, constructing accessible sidewalks would require extensive switchbacks, grading, and retaining walls—causing significant environmental disruption. The site is in the ETJ, so tree mitigation isn’t required, but impacting mature trees for a sidewalk with limited use is inconsistent with preservation goals. ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD ACTION: September 3, 2025: The Environmental Board voted in 7 favor, 0 against, 0 absentia ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW STAFF: Mohamad Abdulkader PHONE: 512-974-6303 05 SP-2024-0202D - The Clovis at McKinney Falls1 of 7 E-mail: mohamad.abdulkader@austintexas.gov CASE MANAGER: Alyse Ramirez PHONE: 512-978-1750 E-mail: Alyse.Ramirez@austintexas.gov ATTACHMENTS Environmental Commission Recommendation Environmental Commission Backup 05 SP-2024-0202D - The Clovis at McKinney Falls2 of 7 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20250903-002 Date: September 3, 2025 Subject: The Clovis at McKinney Falls SP-2024-0202D Location: 6507 McKinney Falls Parkway, Austin, Texas 78744 Motion by: Mariana Krueger Seconded by: Jennifer Bristol WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting to vary from LDC 25-8-342 to allow fill 8 feet to 15 feet; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the site is located in Cottonmouth Creek Watershed, Suburban Classification, Desired Development Zone; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes that Staff recommends the variance with the following conditions: 1. Contain the fill with an engineered structural retaining wall. 2. Parking lot trees (1.5” caliper from ECM Appendix F) within 50 ft. radius …
Amanda Swor direct dial: (512) 807-2904 aswor@drennergroup.com October 6, 2025 Ms. Lauren Middleton-Pratt Planning Department City of Austin 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr. Austin, TX 78752 Via Electronic Delivery Re: 12940 North U.S. 183 Highway – Revised request for the rezoning application, case number C14-2025-0056 (the “Application”), for the 5.0034-acre piece of property located at 12940 North U.S. 183 Highway in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas (the “Property”). Dear Ms. Middleton-Pratt: As representatives of the owners of the Property, we are respectfully requesting to revise the Application to request a rezoning from GR (Community Commercial) and LO (Limited Office) to GR-V-CO, Community Commercial – Vertical Mixed Use Overlay – Conditional Overlay, district. The proposed conditional overlay is to prohibit the following uses within 200 feet of residential zoning or development: • Automotive Repair Services; • Automotive Sales; • Automotive Washing (of any type); • Bail Bond Services; • Club or Lodge; • Commercial Off-Street Parking; • Drop Off Recycling Collection Facility; Exterminating Services; Funeral Services; • • • Hotel/Motel; • Off-Site Accessory Parking; • Outdoor Entertainment; • Outdoor Sports and Recreation; • • Pawn Shop Services; and Service Station. 02 C14-2025-0056 - 12940 North U.S. 1831 of 2 Please let me know if you or your team members require additional information or have any questions. Thank you for your time and attention to this project. Very truly yours, Amanda Swor CC: Joi Harden, Planning Department (via electronic delivery) Sherri Sirwaitis, Planning Department (via electronic delivery) -2- 02 C14-2025-0056 - 12940 North U.S. 1832 of 2
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISION REGULAR CALLED MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2025 The Zoning and Platting convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Smith called the Zoning and Platting Meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Hank Smith Ryan Puzycki Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Betsy Greenberg Taylor Major Luis Osta Lugo Lonny Stern Commissioners Absent: Scott Boone Alejandra Flores David Fouts Christian Tschoepe Commissioners Not Yet Serving: Andrew Cortes PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. 1 The minutes from the meeting of Tuesday, September 16, 2025, were approved on the consent agenda, with corrections, on Commissioner Puzycki’s motion, on Commissioner Osta Lugo’s second, on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Boone, Flores, Fouts, and Tschoepe were absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS C14-2025-0056 - 12940 North U.S. 183; District 6 12940 N. U.S. 183 Highway, Rattan Creek Watershed 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: SHA LLC DBA First Care Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Drenner Group PC (Amanda Swor) GR, LO to CS-V Staff recommends GR-V-CO Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of GR-V-CO for C14-2025-0056 - 12940 North U.S. 183; District 6, located at 12940 N. U.S. 183 Highway, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Puzycki’s motion, on Commissioner Osta Lugo’s second, on a 6-0 vote. Commissioners Boone, Flores, Fouts, and Tschoepe were absent. 3. Restrictive Covenant Amendment: Location: C14-93-0047(RCA) - 1116 & 1120 W. Howard Lane RCA; District 7 1116 West Howard Lane and 1120 & 1120 1/2 West Howard Lane, Walnut Creek, Harris Branch Watersheds Owner/Applicant: Howard Route Center, Ltd., Barr Properties Ventures, LLC, C&T Shops Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: on Howard Lane, Ltd. Drenner Group PC (Amanda Swor) To amend a previously approved public restrictive covenant to remove Lot 6A and to update the legal description of the remaining Lots 3-A-B, 4-A and 5-A, subject to the original covenant. Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation to amend a previously approved public restrictive covenant to remove Lot 6A and to update the legal description of the remaining Lots 3-A-B, 4-A and 5-A, subject to the original covenant for C14-93- 0047(RCA) - 1116 & 1120 W. Howard Lane RCA; District 7, …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TUESDAY OCTOBER 7, 2025, AT 5:00 PM BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 1101 AUSTIN CITY HALL, 301 W 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Urban Transportation 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 by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register please call or email the staff liaison in advance at (512)-974-3428 or natalie.leone@austintexas.gov no later than noon on Monday October 6, 2025, with the following information: name, item number(s) to speak on, telephone number, and email address. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Heather Buffo - (District 1) Vacant – (District 2) Arlin Alvarez-(District 3) Susan Somers, Chair-(District 4) Daniel Kavelman, Parliamentarian -(District 5) Kevin Chen- (District 6) Varun Prasad- (District 7) Justin Jacobson- (District 8) Spencer Schumacher, Vice Chair- (District 9) Joshua Sorin – (District 10) Deshon Brown- (Mayoral Appointee) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Urban Transportation Commission REGULAR MEETING on September 2, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion and presentation regarding the Great Springs Project. Presenter: Mikey Goralnik, Great Springs Project 3. Discussion and presentation regarding Trees on City Streets. Presenter: Michelle Marx, Austin Transportation and Public Works 4. Discussion and presentation regarding the Right of Way Vacation Process and an overview of the managing division. Presenter: Joseph Fotinos, Austin Transportation and Public Works 5. Discussion and presentation regarding Safe Routes to School Infrastructure. Presenter: Coleen Gentles, Austin Transportation and Public Works DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Discussion and approval of a recommendation on CapMetro Transit Plan 2035 Facilitator: Spencer Schumacher 7. Amend previously established Bond Working group to include new commissioner(s) Facilitator: Spencer Schumacher 8. Discussion and approval of 2026 Urban Transportation Commission meeting dates. Facilitator: Susan Somers COMMITTEE UPDATES 9. Update from Commissioner Chen from the Downtown Commission regarding actions taken at the September 17, 2025, meeting. 10. Update from Commissioner Prasad from the Joint …
SRTS Infrastructure Program Overview This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA Austin Transportation and Public Works 1 Mission To increase the number of students walking and biking to school by creating a safer, healthier and more equitable environment that fosters human-powered transportation Vision Engage with the community to create a safer, healthier and more equitable environment that fosters human powered transportation as the first choice for City of Austin students 10/6/2025 Austin Transportation and Public Works 2 SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROGRAMMING Crossing Guards Infrastructure Education Engagement 10/6/2025 Austin Transportation and Public Works 3 2016 Bond Funding $27,500,000 divided evenly among the ten City Council Districts to allow the City to address Safe Routes to School. The Safe Routes to School Program is a partnership with local school districts to address safety concerns of routes to school and encourage children and families to bike or walk to school. Improvements may include infrastructure options that create a safer environment such as sidewalks, traffic calming devices, protected bicycle facilities, and urban trails. 2020 Bond Funding $20,000,000 was allocated to address barriers identified in the SRTS Infrastructure Reports with a focus on Very High and High Benefit and/or Cost Benefit Projects. To help address equity concerns, SRTS is allocating at least $1,000,000 of the 2020 Bond to improvements near charter schools which have historically been built in Low SES areas around Austin. 4 Austin Transportation and Public Works 10/6/2025 PROJECT RECOMMENDATIONS FROM INFRASTRUCTURE REPORT Type New/Improved Sidewalk Ramp/Curb Extension/Crosswalk Traffic Control/Intersection Reconfiguration *Other Bike Lane/Buffered Bike Lane/Protected Bike Lane Off-Street Trail Shared Use Path Neighborhood Bikeway/Traffic Calming Over/Underpass # of Projects Estimated Cost 1,714 1,567 378 278 253 214 134 116 8 $256,819,000 $42,017,000 $47,523,000 $17,757,000 $89,898,000 $89,912,000 $259,551,000 $5,969,000 $15,607,000 *Common “other” recommendations include maintenance of vegetation and existing infrastructure, parking and circulation studies on school campuses, informational signage, and bike parking. Total: 4,662 $825,053,000 10/6/2025 Austin Transportation and Public Works 5 BENEFIT ANALYSIS Demand (35%): • Schools within .5 miles • Students Served (Network Analysis) Safety (30%): • Bike/Ped Crashes • Functional Class Score • Engineering Judgement Equity (20%): • Free and reduced eligibility rate • Poverty Rate Stakeholder Input (15%): • WikiMap Comments • Public Comment 10/6/2025 Austin Transportation and Public Works 6 INFRASTRUCTURE REPORT BREAKDOWN • Background • Process • Overall Benefit and Estimated Cost:Benefit Chart • Recommendations by School 10/6/2025 Austin Transportation and Public Works …
Urban Transportation Commission 2026 Proposed Dates 1. Jan. 6, 2026 2. Feb. 3, 2026 3. March 3, 2026 4. April 7, 2026 5. May 5, 2026 6. June 2, 2026 7. July 7, 2026 8. August 4, 2026 9. September 1, 2026 10. October 6, 2026 11. November 10, 2026* 12. December 1, 2026 *Suggested 2nd Tuesday due to election day
URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, September 2, 2025 The Urban Transportation Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101, Austin, Texas. Chair Somers called the Commission Meeting to order at 5:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Susan Somers, Chair - (District 4) Daniel Kavelman, Parliamentarian - (District 5) Spencer Schumacher, Vice Chair - (District 9) Commissioners in Attendance Virtually: Heather Buffo - (District 1) Kevin Chen - (District 6) Varun Prasad, - (District 7) Joshua Sorin – (District 10) Deshon Brown- (Mayoral Appointee) PUBLIC COMMUNICATION Philip Wiley APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING on August 5, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of 8/5/2025 were approved on a motion from Vice Chair Schumacher, and a second from Commissioner Kavelman on a 7-0 vote, with Commissioners Buffo, Alvarez, & Jacobson absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion and presentation regarding the Integrated Bond Program Development and Delivery Plan. The commission received a presentation from Eric Bailey, Austin Capital Delivery Services. 3. Discussion and presentation regarding the CapMetro 2035 Transit Plan and Metro Rapid The commission received a presentation from Lawrence Deeter, CapMetro. 4. Discussion and presentation regarding the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Overview and Update The commission received a presentation from Kristin Pipkin, Austin Transportation and Public Works 1 URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discussion and approval of a Right of Way Vacation for 1109 S Lamar Boulevard. The commission received a presentation from Christopher Bueckert, Austin Transportation and Public Works On a motion from Chair Somers, and a second from Vice Chair Schumacher, the right of way vacation was approved with an 8-0 vote, with Commissioners Alvarez, & Jacobson absent. 6. Discussion and approval of a Right of Way Vacation for 1200 W Gibson Street. The commission received a presentation from Christopher Bueckert, Austin Transportation and Public Works On a motion from Chair Somers, and a second from Vice Chair Schumacher, the right of way vacation was approved with an 8-0 vote, with Commissioners Alvarez, & Jacobson absent. 7. Establish a Working Group to update the by-laws of the Urban Transportation Commission. The commission discussed and Commissioners Schumacher, Chen, Prasad, Buffo, & Somers were appointed to the working group. On a motion from Chair Somers, and a second from Vice Chair …
GUIDING LOCAL // REGIONAL PLANS LOWER COLORADO RIVER TRAIL LOWER COLORADO RIVER TRAIL URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION // OCTOBER 7, 2025 URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION // OCTOBER 7, 2025 TPW MONTOPOLIS + SITE VISIT | May 2025 TPW MONTOPOLIS + SITE VISIT | May 2025 THE COLLABORATIVE IDEA PROTECTING, ENHANCING, AND CONNECTING THE BUTLER HIKE-AND- BIKE TRAIL FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL LOWER COLORADO RIVER TRAIL CREATING A 70-MILE NETWORK OF GREENWAYS IN EASTERN TRAVIS COUNTY AS A CRITICAL COMPONENT OF OUR REGIONAL TRAIL NETWORK CONSERVING LANDSCAPES + CONNECTING COMMUNITIES FROM THE ALAMO TO THE CAPITOL SOUTH WALNUT CREEK TRAIL THE BIG IDEA MONTOPOLIS BRIDGE MONTOPOLIS BRIDGE N R O H G N O L M A D END OF END OF BUTLER BUTLER TRAIL TRAIL ROY G. ROY G. GUERRERO GUERRERO PARKPARK COUNTRY CLUB CREEK TRAIL UNDERPASS UNDERPASS 3 S-18 U BOLM BOLM PARKPARK VISION PLAN VISION PLAN VISION PLAN VISION PLAN View Looking South Across Prairie DRAFT post oak and prairie restoration areas event pavilion Bluff House Colorado River barn and water tower ecology center lookout tower trail to Walnut Creek Greenbelt nature play “Treviño’s Walk” 4 3 2 flood plain forest 6 5 wildflower meadow 1 entry from Oak St T E E R T S K A O entry from FM 969 tailgate picnic play multi-purpose field picnic pavilions dog park 1 Field 2 Farm 3 Home 4 River 5 Ravine 6 Floodplain Master Plan for John Treviño Jr. Metropolitan Park Final Master Plan 32 VISION PLAN VISION PLAN TREVINO TREVINO PARKPARK SH-130 HORNSBY HORNSBY BENDBEND BIRD SANCTUARY BIRD SANCTUARY TO TRAVIS TO TRAVIS COUNTY COUNTY LINELINE ONION CREEK ONION CREEK CONFLUENCE CONFLUENCE ONION CREEK CREENWAY THE IMMEDIATE IDEA DESIGN + CONSTRUCTION Transportation and Public Works + LAND ACQUISITION Parks and Recreation Department • Detail site conditions, such as right of way, utilities, and topography • Determine the trail design, such as dimensions, materiality, and amenities based on existing conditions in trail corridor • Confirm trail alignment based on identified site conditions • Finalize project costs and delivery approach • Focused on upstream segments of the project area • Negotiate with willing sellers to acquire fee title ownership or an easement for trails and park in the project area • Agree on price and terms of acquisition to ensure that identified park and trail priorities are available for future generations • Supplement to parkland dedication mechanism • Focused …
Right-of-Way Vacation Process Presented by: Joseph Fotinos, Project Manager Right-of-Way Vacation A right-of-way (ROW) vacation is a request for the City to relinquish the public’s interest in the property (e.g. Street and/or Alley) and can only be requested by the abutting property owner(s) of the ROW. See Austin Code 14-11 Use of Right of Way, Division 5 - Vacation of Public Right-of-Way. City Council approval is required. The entire vacation process takes an estimated 12 months. IMPORTANT: If multiple parcels are included in the application, all property owners must be the same, if not, a quitclaim deed for the ROW land can be signed over to one entity. Otherwise, separate applications will need to be submitted from each property owner for their section of the ROW to be vacated. 2 ATPW – ROW Vacation Process 10/7/2025 Submittal and Review Initial Consultation Submit Application Reviews and Approvals Before applying for a right-of- way vacation, applicants must contact ATPW Land Management to schedule an initial consultation.. After all the required documentation is gathered, application is submitted via the AB+C portal. Application fee is invoiced. 3 ATPW – ROW Vacation Process This process has a suggested time frame of 15 business days for the reviewers, however, this is not an exact deadline. Applicants will be copied on all correspondence with reviewers, and it is their responsibility to work with the reviewers to clear, resolve, or accept any rejections. 10/7/2025 Boards and Commissions, Public Notifications & Appraisal Public Notification Boards and Commissions Appraisal .Public notifications are sent out to all property owners within 300 feet of the area to be vacated. This notifications are sent out via certified mail. 4 The application is submitted for review with the required Boards and Commissions, such as Urban Transportation Commission and Planning Commission. The applicant must attend the meetings and be prepared to answer any questions. ATPW – ROW Vacation Process The applicant will need to pay the City the appraised Fair Market Value for the public rights the City is vacating. HB 1295 is not required. 10/7/2025 Right of Way Vacation City Council Vote After the Fair Market Value is paid by the applicant, a Request for Council Action is submitted at least 6 weeks in advance for a City Council date. A draft Ordinance is prepared and submitted through the Law Department. The ATPW Director, or a designee, will represent the application/file at the scheduled …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation Number 20251007-006: CapMetro Transit Plan 2035 WHEREAS, the draft plan recommends aligning the current bus network with travel patterns, preparing for high-capacity transit integration with Austin Light Rail, and expanding Pickup zones to provide better east-west and first-mile/last-mile connections across the region; WHEREAS, CapMetro’s Transit Plan 2035 serves as the agency’s roadmap and vision for the next 5 to 10 years of transit development in Central Texas, updating its long-term service plan to align with regional growth, emerging travel patterns, and the implementation of Project Connect; WHEREAS, the plan was informed by extensive community engagement—including over 8,100 survey responses, focus groups, and Customer Care Reports—which consistently emphasized the need for increased frequency, improved connectivity, greater reliability, and expanded service hours across the transit system; D R A F T WHEREAS, CapMetro’s Existing Conditions Report found the areas with the highest concentration of “transit ridership include Downtown Austin, the University of Texas (UT), East Riverside, South Congress Ave., South 1st St. and North Lamar Blvd;” and WHEREAS, the Urban Transportation Commission recognizes that Transit Plan 2035 represents not a service change but a framework for future policy and investment decisions, subject to continued refinement through CapMetro’s standard service change process and additional public engagement; WHEREAS, stagnant sales tax growth has limited traditional opportunities for service expansions and underscored the need for a fiscally responsible approach to network revisions; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the UTC recommends that CapMetro continue evaluating 801/803 alignment through downtown upon the initiation of light rail service, including assessing which options provide the best service for transit-dependent individuals near North Lamar and South Congress beyond the light rail route, ensuring any alignment provides short and reliable transfers for light-rail riders continuing onto the 801 or 803, and studying the feasibility of transit enhancements on San Jacinto beyond MLK Jr to ensure the roadway can handle additional bus capacity; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in the Northwest Area, the UTC recommends that Transit Plan 2035 be amended to offset the removal of the route 466 with additional neighborhood service connecting major residential centers to the Domain, Uptown ATX, and other employment centers through a Pickup Service, neighborhood circulator, or other service; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the UTC recommends CapMetro work with the City of Austin and other public safety partners to create and implement a public safety improvement plan for …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation Number 20251007-006: CapMetro Transit Plan 2035 WHEREAS, CapMetro’s Transit Plan 2035 serves as the agency’s roadmap and vision for the next 5 to 10 years of transit development in Central Texas, updating its long-term service plan to align with regional growth, emerging travel patterns, and the implementation of Project Connect; WHEREAS, the draft plan recommends aligning the current bus network with travel patterns, preparing for high-capacity transit integration with Austin Light Rail, and expanding Pickup zones to provide better east-west and first-mile/last-mile connections across the region; WHEREAS, the plan was informed by extensive community engagement—including over 8,100 survey responses, focus groups, and Customer Care Reports—which consistently emphasized the need for increased frequency, improved connectivity, greater reliability, and expanded service hours across the transit system; WHEREAS, stagnant sales tax growth has limited traditional opportunities for service expansions and underscored the need for a fiscally responsible approach to network revisions; WHEREAS, CapMetro’s Existing Conditions Report found the areas with the highest concentration of “transit ridership include Downtown Austin, the University of Texas (UT), East Riverside, South Congress Ave., South 1st St. and North Lamar Blvd;” and WHEREAS, the Urban Transportation Commission (UTC) recognizes that Transit Plan 2035 represents not a service change but a framework for future policy and investment decisions, subject to continued refinement through CapMetro’s standard service change process and additional public engagement; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the UTC recommends that CapMetro continue studying two options through 2030 for 801/803 alignment: running through downtown on San Jacinto/Trinity or funneling into light rail service, including assessing which options provide the best service for transit-dependent individuals near North Lamar and South Congress beyond the light rail route, ensuring any alignment provides short and reliable transfers for light-rail riders continuing onto the 801 or 803, and studying the feasibility of transit enhancements on San Jacinto beyond MLK Jr Blvd to ensure the roadway can handle additional bus capacity; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in the Northwest Area, the UTC recommends that Transit Plan 2035 be amended to offset the removal of the route 466 with additional neighborhood service connecting major residential centers to the Domain, Uptown ATX, and other employment centers through a new or expanded Pickup Service, neighborhood circulator, or other service; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the UTC recommends CapMetro work with the City of Austin and other public safety partners to create …
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Urban Transportation Commission Recommendation Number 20251007-006: CapMetro Transit Plan 2035 WHEREAS, CapMetro’s Transit Plan 2035 serves as the agency’s roadmap and vision for the next 5 to 10 years of transit development in Central Texas, updating its long-term service plan to align with regional growth, emerging travel patterns, and the implementation of Project Connect; WHEREAS, the draft plan recommends aligning the current bus network with travel patterns, preparing for high-capacity transit integration with Austin Light Rail, and expanding Pickup zones to provide better east-west and first-mile/last-mile connections across the region; WHEREAS, the plan was informed by extensive community engagement—including over 8,100 survey responses, focus groups, and Customer Care Reports—which consistently emphasized the need for increased frequency, improved connectivity, greater reliability, and expanded service hours across the transit system; WHEREAS, stagnant sales tax growth has limited traditional opportunities for service expansions and underscored the need for a fiscally responsible approach to network revisions; WHEREAS, CapMetro’s Existing Conditions Report found the areas with the highest concentration of “transit ridership include Downtown Austin, the University of Texas (UT), East Riverside, South Congress Ave., South 1st St. and North Lamar Blvd;” and WHEREAS, the Urban Transportation Commission (UTC) recognizes that Transit Plan 2035 represents not a service change but a framework for future policy and investment decisions, subject to continued refinement through CapMetro’s standard service change process and additional public engagement; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the UTC recommends that CapMetro continue studying options for 801/803 alignment through downtown upon the initiation of light rail service, including assessing which options provide the best service for transit-dependent individuals near North Lamar and South Congress beyond the light rail route, ensuring any alignment provides short and reliable transfers for light-rail riders continuing onto the 801 or Formatted: Font: Bold 803, and studying the feasibility of transit enhancements on San Jacinto beyond MLK Jr to ensure the roadway can handle additional bus capacity; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the UTC recommends that CapMetro continue studying two options through 2030 for 801/803 alignment: running through downtown on San Jacinto/Trinity or funneling into light rail service, including assessing which options provide the best service for transit-dependent individuals near North Lamar and South Congress beyond the light rail route, ensuring any alignment provides short and reliable transfers for light-rail riders continuing onto the 801 or 803, and studying the feasibility of transit enhancements on San Jacinto …
Urban Transportation Commission 2026 Approved Dates 1. Jan. 6, 2026 2. Feb. 3, 2026 3. March 3, 2026 4. April 7, 2026 5. May 5, 2026 6. June 2, 2026 7. July 7, 2026 8. August 4, 2026 9. September 1, 2026 10. October 6, 2026 11. November 10, 2026* 12. December 1, 2026 *Moved due to election day
URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, October 7, 2025 The Urban Transportation Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room 1101, Austin, Texas. Chair Somers called the Commission Meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Heather Buffo - (District 1) Arlin Alvarez – (District 3) Susan Somers, Chair - (District 4) Daniel Kavelman, Parliamentarian - (District 5) Justin Jacobson – (District 8) Spencer Schumacher, Vice Chair - (District 9) Commissioners in Attendance Virtually: Kevin Chen - (District 6) Varun Prasad, - (District 7) Deshon Brown- (Mayoral Appointee) PUBLIC COMMUNICATION Philip Wiley APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING on September 2, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of 9/2/2025 were approved on a motion from Vice Chair Schumacher, and a second from Chair Somers on a 7-0 vote, with Commissioners Buffo, Chen, & Sorin absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion and presentation regarding the Great Springs Project. The commission received a presentation from Mikey Goralnik, Great Springs Project. 3. Discussion and presentation regarding Trees on City Streets. The commission received a presentation from Michelle Marx, Austin Transportation and Public Works with Lauren Stanley, Independent Architect. 4. Discussion and presentation regarding the Right of Way Vacation Process and an overview of the managing division. The commission received a presentation from Joseph Fotinos, Austin Transportation and Public Works. 5. Discussion and presentation regarding Safe Routes to School Infrastructure. 1 URBAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES The commission received a presentation from Coleen Gentles, Austin Transportation and Public Works. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Discussion and approval of a recommendation on CapMetro Transit Plan 2035. Amendment 1: On a motion from Chair Somers, and a second from Vice Chair Schumacher, the amendment was approved with a 7-0 vote, with Commissioners Chen, Sorin, & Brown absent. Amendment 2: On a motion from Vice Chair Schumacher, and a second from Commissioner Buffo, the amendment was approved with a 7-0 vote, with Commissioners Chen, Sorin, & Brown absent. Amendment 3: On a motion from Commissioner Kavelman, and a second from Commissioner Buffo, the amendment was approved with an 8-0 vote, with Commissioners Chen & Sorin absent. Amendment 4: On a motion from Vice Chair Schumacher, and a second from Commissioner Buffo, the amendment was approved with an 8-0 vote, with Commissioners Chen …
REGULAR MEETING of the MBE/WBE and Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 5:30 pm City of Austin Permit and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive – Room 1215 Austin, Texas 78752 Some members of this MBE/WBE Advisory Committee may be participating by videoconference. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES The public will be allowed to speak at the Advisory Committee meeting remotely by phone or in-person at the address listed above. To participate remotely, speakers must register in advance with the board liaison before the registration deadline. Public Communication: General The first 10 speakers will be allowed to speak on any topic that is not posted on the agenda. The Committee Chair will call upon speakers at the beginning of the meeting. A person may not speak at general communication more often than once out of every three regularly scheduled committee meetings. Public Comment on Agenda Items Members of the public may speak on any item posted to the agenda. Speakers will be called upon when this agenda item is taken up by the Committee Chair. How to Register to Speak Remotely All speakers are required to register for remote participation. Registered speakers will be allowed 3 minutes to speak by telephone only. The deadline to register is at 12:00pm on the day before the meeting. To register to speak, email the board liaison, Nakia James at nakia.james@austintexas.gov before the deadline. Once registration closes, the board liaison will send all speakers an email to confirm registration, provide instructions on speaking at the meeting, and the number to call in on the day of the meeting. How to Sign-Up to Speak In-Person Speakers that would like to address the committee in person will be allowed to sign up until 15 minutes before the start of the meeting. Speakers will be allowed 3 minutes to speak. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please contact Nakia James at (512) 974-9108 or nakia.james@austintexas.gov for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the MBE/WBE and Small Business Procurement Program Advisory Committee, contact Nakia James at (512) 974-9108 …
MBE/WBE & Small Business Enterprise Procurement Program Advisory Committee 2026 REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE ____________________________________________________________________________ Dates: 1st Tuesday of the Month (unless specified otherwise) Meeting Time: 5:30 pm Location: City of Austin Permit & Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Room 1215 Meeting Date January 6 February 3 March 10 2nd Tuesday Notes 2nd Tuesday April 7 May 12 June 2 July 7 August 4 September 1 October 6 November 10 2nd Tuesday December 1 Approved by the Committee on October 7, 2025
# 1 Solicitation No Solicitation Description SLBP Goal Information Cost Estimate Award Amount Prime MBE AA H A/NA WBE MBE/ WBE Non Sub FY 2025 Council Awards Report June 2025 CLMC1096 Prime Subs Shoal Creek - MoPac/Steck Water Quality Ponds Retrofit Dalrymple Gravel & Contracting (MB) Avery Williamson / Avery's Lawn Care & Landscaping, LLC (MH) Arias & Associates, Inc. (MH) Maestas & Associates, Inc. (MH) Raul Cano-Gasca / R. Cano Trucking (FN) KLP Commercial, LLC / KLP Construction Supply (FH) Alpha Ready Mix, LLC Non MWBE Total Percent of "Met Goal" Awards for June 2025 Percent of "Met Goal" Awards for FY2025 To-Date SG MG $5,980,000 Y Y Y Y Y Y 100.00% 92.65% $3,331,271 $2,595,050 $130,000 $10,000 $10,000 $200,000 $20,000 $45,000 $321,221 0.46 0.60 1.30 1.36 9.64 77.90 1.79 3.90 3.90 5.91 6.60 0.30 0.30 6.00 0.60 1.36 B= African American/ Black W= Caucasian/White SG= Solicitation Goal UNK=Unknown Participation 9.64 H= Hispanic/ Latino F= Female MG= Met Goal A/N= Asian/Asian/Native American M= Male GFE= Good Faith Effort PTD= Participation To Date Non-Sub= Subcontractor Not Certified MBE/WBE=Combined Goals DBE SMBR Liaison Project Manager Department Council Date Goals Met Type Amy Amaya A. Phillips Watershed Protection 6/5/2025 Yes Construction Council Awards Report PAGE 1 OF 3 Sourcing No Sourcing Name Category Goals/No Goals Contract Amount Prime MBE AA H A/NA WBE MBE/ WBE Non Sub DBE Sponsor Department Council Date Goals Met Procurement Type FY2025 Council Awards Report (Purchasing) June 2025 142602 PBB Systems and Potable Water Cabinet Parts 12025 - Bridges, Passenger Loading - 100% Oshkosh Aerotech, LLC Sole Source contracts are exempt from the MBE/WBE Procurement Program SOW Prime Subs General Goods EXEMPT $7,500,000 over 5 years Claudia Rodriquez Aviation 6/5/2025 N/A Sole Source 141572 / NS250000055 CES - SPUR 96342 - Incentives, Rebates And Refunds - 100% Clearesult Consulting, Inc. Critical Business Needs for Austin Energy are exempt from the MBE/WBE Procurement Program Electric Utility EXEMPT $11,000,000 over 5 years Olya Coffey Austin Energy 6/5/2025 N/A Critial Business Need Information Technology EXEMPT $1,650,000 over 5 years Enjole Armstrong Austin Police Department 6/5/2025 N/A Sole Source General Services NG $110,000 Youqin Cui Human Resources Department 6/5/2025 N/A Non-Professional Services Health and Safety NG $465,000 over 5 years Ashlee Kraus Austin Public Health 6/5/2025 N/A Non-Professional Services Industrial and MRO NG $1,400,000 over 5 years Li Yang Austin Water 6/5/2025 N/A Commodities / Goods General Services NG $1,500,000 over …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HIV PLANNING COUNCIL CARE STRATEGIES AND ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7TH, 2025, 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: Click here to join the meeting 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 CARE STRATEGIES AND ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Joe Anderson Jr., conflicted Jeremy Caballero Aran Belani Marquis Goodwin, conflicted Drew Kyler AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up no later than noon on 10/6/2025 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 Care Strategies and Community Engagement committee on May 6th, 2025 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 DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Discussion of July 2025 Townhall Input Report 6. Discussion of Integrated Plan for Fiscal Year 2026 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. Discussion and approval of meeting time and day for 2026 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 8. Discussion of workplan calendar and social 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, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For More Information on the HIV Planning Council, please contact Rashana Raggs at (737)-825-1684.
Regular Meeting of the African American Resource Advisory Commission Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 5:30PM African American Cultural and Heritage Facility 912 E 11th St Austin, Texas 78702 Some members of the African American Resource Advisory Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely or in-person, call or email Nekaybaw Watson, 512-974-2562, nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Daryl Horton, Chair Alexandria Anderson Sophia Dozier Kyron Hayes Nelson Linder Antonio Ross Greg Smith CALL TO ORDER Dr. Chiquita Eugene, Vice Chair Roger Davis Joi Harden Antony Jackson Justin Parsons Mueni Rudd Emmy Weisberg AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the African American Resource Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on September 2, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. 4. Staff briefing from Kim Wright, General Manager, The Millennium regarding the price to rent the Millennium, demographics of the community members that patron the center, and questions and concerns surrounding the amenities. Staff briefing from Susan Watkins, Division Manager, Housing Department regarding tenant and homeowner stabilization programs by the Housing Department. Staff briefing from Angela Means, Director, Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment (AACME), regarding current departmental priorities, initiatives, and key updates. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. Presentation from Brittany Heckard, Community Engagement Liaison, Pleasant Hill Collaborative and A.J. Bingham, Community Engagement Director, Pleasant Hill Collaborative regarding the Six Square District Block 16/18 Project which is a multi-year development of the current 16 and 18 blocks on East 11th Street. 6. Discussion regarding Community Liaison Revamp Recommendation DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. 8. Approve the 2026 Annual Meeting Schedule. Amend the 2025 Annual Meeting Schedule to add November 5th and December 2nd as meeting dates. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign …
African American Resource Advisory Commission September 2, 2025 African American Resource Advisory Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, September 2, 2025 The African American Resource Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at the African American Cultural and Heritage Facility at 912 E 11th St, in Austin, Texas. Commissioner Horton called the African American Resource Advisory Commission meeting to order at 5:44 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Daryl Horton, Chair Roger Davis Nelson Linder Justin Parsons Emmy Weisberg Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Dr. Chiquita Eugene, Vice Chair Alexandria Anderson Sophia Dozier Joi Harden Kyron Hayes Mueni Rudd Greg Smith Commissioners Absent: Antony Jackson Antonio Ross PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Gabby Mata – Austin Commons APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the African American Resource Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on August 5, 2025. 1 African American Resource Advisory Commission September 2, 2025 The motion to approve the minutes of the African American Resource Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on August 5, 2025 was approved on Commissioner Linder’s motion, Commissioner Parsons’ second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Anderson and Rudd were off dais. Commissioners Jackson and Ross were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing by George Maldonado, Project Manager, Parks and Recreation Department regarding the updates to the Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex. The presentation was given by George Maldonado, Project Manager, Parks and Recreation Department. Staff briefing from David Alcorta, Paraprofessional, Communications and Public Information Office (CPIO) and Houmma Garba, Community Engagement Consultant, CPIO regarding CPIO’s and Homeland Security and Emergency Management’s (HSEM) new emergency language access plan. The presentation was made by David Alcorta, Paraprofessional, Communication and Public Information Office and Houmma Garba, Community Engagement Consultant, CPIO. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. 5. 6. 7. Presentation from Cydney Washington-Moore, Senior Project Manager, South by Southwest (SXSW) regarding community engagement initiatives for the African American community in Austin. Presentation was given by Cydney Washington-Moore, Senior Project Manager, SXSW. Update regarding the August JIC meeting budget priorities and recommendations to council as they relate to African American Austinites. Discussed. Discussion regarding a potential Recommendation to Council to revamp the Community Liaison Office. Discussed. Discussion regarding the 2026 Annual Meeting Schedule. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. Discuss and approve the date, time, location and subjects of a 2025 African American Resource Advisory Commission Retreat. Discussed no action was taken. 2 African American Resource Advisory Commission September 2, 2025 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS …
African American Resource Advisory Commission September 2, 2025 African American Resource Advisory Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, September 2, 2025 The African American Resource Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at the African American Cultural and Heritage Facility at 912 E 11th St, in Austin, Texas. Chair Horton called the African American Resource Advisory Commission meeting to order at 5:44 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Daryl Horton, Chair Roger Davis Nelson Linder Justin Parsons Emmy Goss Weisberg Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Dr. Chiquita Eugene, Vice Chair Alexandria Anderson Sophia Dozier Joi Harden Kyron Hayes Mueni Rudd Greg Smith Commissioners Absent: Antony Jackson Antonio Ross PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Gabby Mata – Austin Commons APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the African American Resource Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on August 5, 2025. 1 African American Resource Advisory Commission September 2, 2025 The motion to approve the minutes of the African American Resource Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on August 5, 2025 was approved on Commissioner Linder’s motion, Commissioner Parsons’ second on a 10-0 vote. Commissioners Anderson and Rudd were off dais. Commissioners Jackson and Ross were absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing by George Maldonado, Project Manager, Parks and Recreation Department regarding the updates to the Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex. The presentation was given by George Maldonado, Project Manager, Parks and Recreation Department. Staff briefing from David Alcorta, Paraprofessional, Communications and Public Information Office (CPIO) and Houmma Garba, Community Engagement Consultant, CPIO regarding CPIO’s and Homeland Security and Emergency Management’s (HSEM) new emergency language access plan. The presentation was made by David Alcorta, Paraprofessional, CPIO and Houmma Garba, Community Engagement Consultant, CPIO. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. 5. 6. 7. Presentation from Cydney Washington-Moore, Senior Project Manager, South by Southwest (SXSW) regarding community engagement initiatives for the African American community in Austin. Presentation was given by Cydney Washington-Moore, Senior Project Manager, SXSW. Update regarding the August JIC meeting budget priorities and recommendations to council as they relate to African American Austinites. Discussed. Discussion regarding a potential Recommendation to Council to revamp the Community Liaison Office. Discussed. Discussion regarding the 2026 Annual Meeting Schedule. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. Discuss and approve the date, time, location and subjects of a 2025 African American Resource Advisory Commission Retreat. Discussed no action was taken. 2 African American Resource Advisory Commission September 2, 2025 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Approve the 2026 …
Displacement Prevention Strategic Investments: Tenant and Homeowner Stabilization Services October 7, 2025 AARAC Content Our Work Citywide Stabilization Programs Community Initiated Solutions Our Partners Contact Us Community Initiated Solutions Citywide Displacement Prevention Strategies Funded Through Project Connect Funded Through Housing Trust Fund Tenant Stabilization Rental and utility assistance, case management, tenants’ rights, and community organizing. Homeownership Preservation and Expansion Community land trust accelerator, homeowner resiliency education, tax abatement strategy. Economic Mobility Estate planning, workforce training, financial literacy education Tenants’ Rights Assistance Program Tenant counseling and fair housing assistance Austin Cares: Tenant Relocation Assistance Development induced displacement assistance I Belong in Austin Eviction Prevention Program Representation Matters: Eviction Representation and Education Mediation and legal services for residents experiencing eviction Our Partners Citywide Displacement Prevention Strategies El Buen Samaritano I Belong in Austin Funding: $4 million Term: FY26 Texas RioGrande Legal Aid Representation Matters: Eviction Representation Funding: $230,000 Funding: FY26 Citywide Tenant Stabilization 6 Austin Tenants Council (project of TRLA Tenants Rights Assistance Program Funding: $300,000/annually Term: FY25-26 Laveer Logix Austin Cares: Tenant Relocation Assistance Program Funding: $950,000 Funding: FY24-26 Citywide Tenant Stabilization 7 Community Initiated Solutions Project Connect Anti-Displacement Funding Timeline 9 Project Connect Anti-Displacement Funding Investments Anti-Displacement dollars will be spent over the course of 13 years, guided by the Project Connect Community Advisory Committee (CAC). Council, Community Catalysts, the Project Connect Community Advisory Committee, and community members have all been key stakeholders responsible for informing budget priorities. The CAC will continue to work with community through expanded community engagement efforts and establish budget priorities every three (3) years. 10 Project Project Connect Connect Timeline of Funding Available FY23- FY25 Funding 11 El Buen Samaritano "We Belong Here: Nuestros Hogares" Funding: $3 million Term: through FY26 Community Initiated Solutions - Tenant Stabilization 12 Austin Voice for Education and Youth North Austin/Rundberg Community Stabilization Project Funding: $1.77 million Funding: through FY28 Communities in School of Central Texas Student & Family Housing Displacement Assistance Funding: $3.5 million Funding: through FY29 Community Initiated Solutions - Tenant Stabilization 13 Meals on Wheels Central Texas Child Assistance Program Funding: $2.38 million Term: through FY29 Austin Tenants' Council (TRLA) Preserving, Asserting, Growing the Rights of Austin Tenants Funding: $3 million Term: through FY29 Community Initiated Solutions - Tenant Stabilization 14 Workers Defense Project & Strengthening Tenant Action Combatting Displacement Funding: $2 million Funding: through FY26 Mama Sana Supporting mothers in Austin’s Maternal Health Equity Collaborative. Funding: …
Austin Arts, Culture, Music & Entertainment (AACME) Austin's Creative Heartbeat Angela Means, AACME Director October 2025 The Profound Impact of Arts & Culture According to the Texas Cultural Trust 2025 State of the Arts Report 2 Birth of AACME: Answering Austin's Call Born from Community Passion AACME was established after decades of community advocacy for prioritizing arts and music in Austin's identity and governance. Perfect Timing Created during a critical funding shortage for the arts, when traditional sources like bank loans, donations, and federal grants were diminishing. Preserving Austin's Soul Art, music, and culture represent the heart of Austin—the unique vibe that retains locals and attracts visitors. 3 Effective February 24, 2025, the City of Austin officially established the Austin Arts, Culture, Music & Entertainment (AACME). This marks a significant step in Austin’s commitment to building a more vibrant and dynamic destination for arts, culture, music, and entertainment. 4 HOW WILL AACME BENEFIT OUR COMMUNITY? • Provide centralized support for creatives and cultural organizations. • Enhance economic growth, tourism and civic engagement. • Foster collaboration between artists, cultural organizations, and local businesses. • Create open, accessible spaces for residents to experience arts and culture. • Strengthens Austin’s identity as a global destination for creativity. 5 HOW WAS AACME FORMED? Economic Development Department Cultural Arts Arts in Public Places Music & Entertainment Parks & Recreation Department Museum & Cultural Programs Historic Tourism Special Events (Partial) Development Services Department Austin Center for Events Entertainment Services Austin Public Library African American Heritage & Cultural Facility Aviation Music & Art 6 WHAT ARE AACME’S 2025 GOALS? • Streamline operations • Implement community engagement programs • Launch the development of a comprehensive Strategic Plan • Reevaluation of Cultural Funding grant program guidelines • Increase access to programming • Establish new collaborative partnerships with the community and partners across various sectors 7 7 WHAT FACILITIES MAKE UP AACME? • African American Cultural and Heritage Facility + Dedrick Hamilton House • Asian American Resource Center • Dougherty Arts Center • Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center • George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural, and Genealogy Center • Elisabet Ney Museum • O. Henry Museum 8 • Old Bakery & Emporium • Susanna Dickinson Museum • UMLAUF Sculpture Garden and Museum • Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex • Montopolis Negro School • Beverly S. Sheffield Hillside Theater • Renaissance Market (Right-of-Way) 8 AACME's First Year: Building Trust Through Action …
Block16 & 18 PRESERVING OUR PAST. SHAPING OUR FUTURE. FOR CITY OF AUSTIN AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION PRESENTED BY PLEASANT HILL COLLABORATIVE Who We Are Coalition of creatives, developers, architects, consultants, and community members Selected by the City of Austin to legacy build East 11th’s Block 16 & 18 corridor Mission: Legacy building through culture, equity, place Why This Matters East 11th is more than a street — it’s a story of resilience, innovation, and Black excellence. But gentrification, displacement, and disinvestment threaten that legacy. We see an opportunity to: Reclaim space Build generational wealth Create a cultural home for our community The Block 16 & 18 Project A multi-year plan for a vibrant cultural corridor, featuring: Affordable housing for residents Black-owned restaurants & retail Central cultural hub for art, history, and performance Community parking garage Public plazas & gathering spaces Cultural & Economic Impact TH E. 11 = CULTURAL DESTINATION EMPOWERING OWNERSHIP JOB & CAREER PATHWAYS COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP SMALL BUSINESS INCUBATION Community- Informed Four guiding principles: 1.Cultural Preservation 2.Economic Equity 3.Intergenerational Leadership 4.Shared Stewardship Stakeholder Work Group Placemaking Opportunities Cultural Organizations Partnerships Neighborhood Association Meetings Press and Media Outreach How AARAC Can Support Champion the project as a model for urban development Advocate for City Council support and funding Partner on cultural programming for the future hub Help amplify this vision to broader Austin Let’s Continue Legacy Building in the District! pleasanthillcollaborative@gmail.com
