REGULAR MEETING OF THE ASIAN AMERICAN QUALITY OF LIFE ADVISORY COMMISSION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2025, AT 6:00 PM PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ROOM 1406 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DR. AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Asian American Quality of Life 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, contact Nekaybaw Watson, 512-974-2562, nekaybaw.watson@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Seonhye “Sonny” Sin, Chair Sarah Chen Zachary Dolling Hanna Huang Ahmed Moledina Sabrina Sha Nayer Sikder Kuo Yang CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Padmini Jambulapati, Vice-Chair Sarah Xiyi Chen Hailey Easley Hugh Li Pierre Nguyễn Alpha Shrestha Nirali Thakkar AGENDA 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 Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting on October 21, 2025. WORKING GROUP UPDATE 2. Update from the City Manager’s Office Meeting Working Group regarding meeting recaps of the annual meetings and discussion on if this working group should continue. 3. 4. Update from the Asian American Resource Center Working Group regarding Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment culture community centers community engagement, staff changes, and programing. Update from the Joint Inclusion Committee Working Group regarding the recent Get to Know Your Commissioners events. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. 6. Discussion to establish Budget Priorities for the Budget Working Group. Discussion on what to prioritize with the creation of the Community Engagement Working Group. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. 8. 9. Approve the creation of a Community Engagement Working Group that focuses on engaging the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities with the City, public safety, education, and city resource connections. Approve the dissolution of the Budget Engagement Working Group. Approve the creation and membership of a Budget Recommendation Working Group that writes budget recommendations to Council for FY26-27. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided …
Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Minutes October 21, 2025 Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Tuesday, October 21, 2025 The Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at the City of Austin, Permitting and Development Center, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Jambulapati called the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE: Seonhye “Sonny” Sin, Chair Padmini Jambulapati, Vice Chair Pierre Nguyễn COMMISSIONERS IN ATTENDANCE REMOTELY: Sarah Xiyi Chen Hanna Huang Hugh Li Ahmed Moledina Nayer Sikder Nirali Thakkar Kuo Yang PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission regular meeting on September 16, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of September 16, 2025, were approved on Commissioner Nguyễn’s motion, Commissioner Thakkar’s second on a 9-0 vote. Chair Sin was off the dais. Commissioners Chen, Dolling, Easley, Sha and Shrestha were absent. 1 Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commission Minutes October 21, 2025 STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. 3. Staff briefing regarding hate crime response from the Hate Crime Review Committee. Presentation by Lieutenant David Hruzek, Hate Crimes Review Committee, Austin Police. Presentation provided by Lieutenant David Hruzek, Hate Crimes Review Committee, Austin Police. Staff briefing regarding the victim support process including victim response and cultural competency training procedures for Victim Services. Presentation by Jeannie Tomanetz, Victim Services Lead Counselor, Austin Police. Presentation provided by Jeannie Tomanetz, Victim Services Lead Counselor, Austin Police. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 4. Update from the City Manager’s Office Meeting Working Group regarding finalizing meeting dates with the City Manager’s Office. Update was given by Vice Chair Jambulapati and Commissioner Huang. DISCUSSION ITEMS 5. 6. 7. Discussion regarding the multiculturism and human relations training of the Hate Crimes Division of Austin Police. Discussion postponed with no objection. Discussion exploring how commissioners can receive better and more expansive training. Discussion was held. Update from the JIC representatives regarding the internal JIC changes, upcoming get to know your commissioner meetings, restoration of an independent equity office, feedback on the city’s digital access, and update on the community liaison officer revamp. Update was provided by Commissioner Thakkar. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. 9. Approve a list of questions to ask Austin Budget and Organizational Excellence regarding the process in which …
Asian American Quality of Life Advisory Commisison Nov. 18, 2025 6pm Thriving Wellness Virtual Room AAQOL WORKGROUP UPDATES Agenda Items 2-6 Prepared by Commissioners Hanna Huang & Nirali Thakkar 2. CITY MANAGER & AAPI LEADERS MTGS Arts Leaders Community Leaders Direct Services Leaders Rec for future Challenges/Strengths Oct. 16, 2024 @ ArtUsCo, ~16 attended, 3 commissioners, mod: HH Jun. 26, 2025 @ Virtual (rescheduled from earlier), 13 attended, 2 commissioners mod: PJ Nov. 7, 2025 @ City Hall, 13 attended, 4 commissioners, mod: HH Maintain topical meetings in Community Engagement workgroup & invite City Executives and/or City Manager Meet directly 1-2x a year with City Manager about priority recommendations Challenges - Scheduling, Commissioner & Community avail for weekday daytime meetings, workgroup engagement for planning, ownership of followup engagement w/ AAPI leaders & groups City Manager open to direct mtgs w/ AAQoL commisisoners, provides connection & learning opportunities between AAQoL and AAPI leaders and communities 2 3. AARC WORKGROUP UPDATES AACME related updates Creative Reset II - World Cafes & Online Survey, Marion Sanchez assisting Reorg taking time to iron out some details including maintenance Temp reorg - Tony Vo acting Division Mgr over Cultural Center, Marjorie Flanagan over DAC & smaller museums, Leila Grace Pandy acting Mgr over AARC Capital Improvement Projects Pavilion - finalizing construction contract w/ Flintco for a Q1 start Watershed - out to bid in Dec, projected mid/late Q1 start NAAO Donor Wall - awaiting approval after submission late Oct. 3 3. AARC WORKGROUP UPDATES CONT. Challenges Reorg during a budget deficit Current hiring freeze 2 of 3 commissioners also have significant other workgroup or JIC roles Opportunities AARC recognition & attendance is high, starting to hit its stride in AAPI-forward programs Friends of AARC group to be hosted as a program of AAAFF Growing workgroup to include committee members or leaders from the new Friends groups Would have ability to fundraise for CIP or program enhancement through AAAFF 4 4. JOINT INCLUSION COMMISSION UPDATES Get to know your Commissioners event Hosted by Office of Equity and Inclusion Traditionally hosted in tandem with budget input sessions, but Due to TRE, this process was paused for the year. 4 events (3 in person, 1 virtual) held at different rec centers or libraries in the CIty. AAQOL JIC rep attended most recent event on 11/12, where 4 commissioners and 4 community members were present. Overall theme from discussion …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2025, AT 5 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 1001 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Planning Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Ella Garcia, Staff Liaison, for questions regarding speaker registration at LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512- 978-0821. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Alice Woods, Chair (District 2) Casey Haney, Vice Chair (Mayor’s Representative) Felicity Maxwell, Secretary (District 5) Imad Ahmed, Parliamentarian (District 6) Anna Lan (Mayor’s Representative) Vacant (Mayor’s Representative) Patrick Howard (District 1) EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez (District 3) Brian Bedrosian (District 4) Adam Powell (District 7) Peter Breton (District 8) Danielle Skidmore (District 9) Joshua Hiller (District 10) Jessica Cohen, Chair of Board of Adjustment TC Broadnax, City Manager EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) Candace Hunter, A.I.S.D. Board of Trustees Richard Mendoza, Director of Transportation and Public Works The Planning Commission will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, according to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel on matters specifically listed on the agenda. The Commission may not conduct a closed meeting without the approval of the city attorney. Private Consultation with Attorney – Section 551.071. Staff Liaison: Ella Garcia, 512-978-0821 Attorney: AJ Urteaga, 512-974-2386 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 Planning Commission regular meeting on Thursday, November 13, 2025. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: East 11th & 12th Street Urban Renewal Area Modification #14 - East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan Amendment#14; District 1 N/A-Urban Renewal Plan, Waller Creek Watershed; Central East Austin (OCEAN) Neighborhood Planning Area Location: Owner/Applicant: City of Austin Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: City of Austin (Hunter Maples) Amend the Urban Renewal Plan for the …
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2025 The Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Austin City Hall, Boards and Commissions, Room 1101, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Woods called the Planning Commission Meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Alice Woods Casey Haney Imad Ahmed Brian Bedrosian Peter Breton Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Nadia Barrera-Ramirez Joshua Hiller Anna Lan Adam Powell Danielle Skidmore Commissioners Absent: Patrick Howard Felicity Maxwell Ex-Officio Members in Attendance: Jessica Cohen Ex-Officio Members in Attendance: Candace Hunter 1 Vacancy on the Dais 1 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Philip Wiley - Clarified the long history of ongoing historic district planning in Judges Hill and provided past city materials to show the area has been actively studied. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Planning Commission and City Council joint meeting on April 11, 2024, the minutes of the Planning Commission and City Council joint meeting on February 4, 2025, the minutes of the Planning Commission special called meeting on April 29, 2025, and the minutes of the Planning Commission regular meeting on October 28, 2025. The minutes from the meeting of April 11, 2024, February 4, 2025, April 29, 2025 and October 28, 2025, were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Breton’s motion, Commissioner Bedrosian’s second, on a 10-0 vote. Secretary Maxwell and Commissioner Howard was absent. 1 vacancy on the dais. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Plan Amendment: NPA-2025-0016.01 - P & P .72; District 3 Location: 905 Shady Lane, Boggy Creek Watershed; Govalle/Johnston Terrace Combined (Govalle) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: United Association Plumbers & Pipefitters Local #286 Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Bennett Consulting (Rodney Bennett) Single Family to Mixed Use/Office land use Recommended Maureen Meredith, 512-974-2695, maureen.meredith@austintexas.gov Austin Planning The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of Mixed Use/Office land use for NPA- 2025-0016.01 - P & P .72, located at 905 Shady Lane, was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Breton’s motion, Commissioner Bedrosian’s second, on a 10-0 vote. Secretary Maxwell and Commissioner Howard was absent. 1 vacancy on the dais. 3. Rezoning: Location: C14-2025-0073 - P & P .72; District 3 905 Shady Lane, Boggy Creek Watershed; Govalle/Johnston Terrace Combined (Govalle) Neighborhood Planning Area Owner/Applicant: United Association Plumbers & Pipefitters Local #286 Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Bennett Consulting (Rodney Bennett) SF-3-NP to LO-MU-CO-NP Recommended Jonathan Tomko, 512-974-1057, …
To: From: MEMORANDUM Planning Commissioners Jonathan Tomko, Planner Principal, Austin Planning Hunter Maples, Project Coordinator, Austin Housing Date: November 12, 2025 Subject: Staff Postponement Request Council Initiated: Block 16 (C14-2025-0030) and East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Area Plan Amendment #14 The cases above have been scheduled for a public hearing during the November 18, 2025, Planning Commission Meeting. Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced cases to the December 16, 2025, Planning Commission Meeting, so the cases can be heard by the Urban Renewal Board before Planning Commission. This postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. cc: Joi Harden, Zoning Officer 02 East 11th & 12th Street Urban Renewal Area Modification #14 - East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan Amendment#14; District 11 of 1
To: From: MEMORANDUM Planning Commissioners Jonathan Tomko, Planner Principal, Austin Planning Hunter Maples, Project Coordinator, Austin Housing Date: November 12, 2025 Subject: Staff Postponement Request Council Initiated: Block 16 (C14-2025-0030) and East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Area Plan Amendment #14 The cases above have been scheduled for a public hearing during the November 18, 2025, Planning Commission Meeting. Staff requests a postponement of the above-referenced cases to the December 16, 2025, Planning Commission Meeting, so the cases can be heard by the Urban Renewal Board before Planning Commission. This postponement request was made in a timely manner and meets the Planning Commission’s policy. cc: Joi Harden, Zoning Officer 03 C14-2024-0030 - Council Initiated: Block 16 Rezone; District 11 of 1
November 14, 2025 RE: November 18, 2025 - City of Austin Planning Commission Agenda Item 4: Conditional Use Permit: SPC-2024-0377A - HighRoad CUP; District 9 Location: 700 Dawson Road Request: The applicant is requesting an approval of a conditional use permit to allow for a Lodge or Club use of 6,856 square feet to occupy portions of the existing building and the entirety of the swimming pool and decking. Dear Mr. Guerrero, The Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Association (BCNA) and its zoning committee have met with the applicant and their attorney and have no objection to the granting of this conditional use. After reviewing the site plan, we found that other than the addition of ADA access and a water line, there are no other pending proposals to change the building or site. The club use is in accordance with the decision made by the BCNA General Association at our meeting in December 2023. As this property has been primarily utilized for lodge or club purposes since the 1950s, the Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Association does not oppose this Conditional Use Permit. CLUB OR LODGE use is the use of a site for provision of meeting, recreational, or social facilities by a private or nonprofit association, primarily for use by members and guests. This use includes private social clubs and fraternal organizations. Best regards, Greg Smith, President Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Association cc: Shakayla Stevenson, Christine Barton-Holmes, Joi Harden, Melissa Beeler, Michael Whellan, Beth Turner, Danielle Skidmore Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Association, P. O. Box 3683, Austin, Texas 78764 04 SPC-2024-0377A - HighRoad CUP; District 91 of 1
PLANNING COMMISSION SITE PLAN REVIEW SHEET CONDITIONAL USE SITE PLAN APPROVAL CASE NUMBER: SPC-2024-0377A PC DATE: November 18, 2025 PROJECT NAME: HighRoad CUP ADDRESS: 700 Dawson Rd AREA: 3.74 acres (LOC .156 acres) APPLICANT: AGENT: Dawson Overlook LLC PO Box 990 Lockhart, Texas 78664 Thrower Design (Beth Turner) PO Box 41957 Austin, Texas 78704 Phone: (512) 731-2524 EXISTING ZONING: GR-MU-CO-NP PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: Approval of a conditional use permit to allow for a Lodge or Club use of 6,856 square feet to occupy portions of the existing building and the entirety of the swimming pool and decking. AREA STUDY: Bouldin Creek WATERSHED: west Bouldin Creek APPLICABLE WATERSHED ORDINANCE: Current/ Comprehensive Watershed Ordinance CAPITOL VIEW: N/A T.I.A.: Not Required SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the improvements shown on the site plan. The related site plan has been reviewed in accordance with all requirements of the Land Development Code once submitted. CASE MANAGER: Gabriel Guerrero Jr. Telephone: (512) 978-4658 Gabriel.Guerrero@austintexas.org 04 SPC-2024-0377A - HighRoad CUP; District 91 of 8 SPC-2024-0377A HighRoad CUP Page 2 PROJECT INFORMATION: ZONING: GR-MU-CO-NP MAX. BLDG. CVRG: 65% MAX. HEIGHT: -; 60 ft. MAX. IMP. CVRG: 80% EXIST. USE: Civic PROP. BLDG. CVRG: 4.9% PROP.HEIGHT: 30 ft. PROP. IMPERV. CVRG. 40.4% PROPOSED USE: Civic SUMMARY COMMENTS ON SITE PLAN: Land Use: The submitted site plan is for the approval of a conditional use permit to allow for a Lodge or Club use of 6,856 square feet to occupy portions of the existing building and the entirety of the swimming pool and decking. Environmental: The site is not located in the Edward's Aquifer Recharge Zone. The site is in the West Bouldin Creek watershed. SURROUNDING CONDITIONS: Zoning/ Land use: North: MF-3-NP , SF-3-NP; Multi-family Res, Park East: SF-3-NP; Single family res South: SF-3-NP; Single family res West: P-NP; Park Street Dawson Rd Post Oak St R.O.W. 50’ 26’ Surfacing 30’ 26’ Classification Level 1 Level 1 NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATION: Austin Independent School District, Austin Neighborhoods Council, Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Association, Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Plan Contact Team, Bouldin Creek Zoning Committee, Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, Homeless Neighborhood Association, Leah is Awesome Neighborhood Association, Perry Grid 614, Preservation Austin, South Central Coalition 04 SPC-2024-0377A - HighRoad CUP; District 92 of 8 SPC-2024-0377A HighRoad CUP Page 3 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW AND EVALUATION CRITERA The following evaluation is included to provide staff position on each point of the conditional use permit criteria. …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING OF THE HISPANIC LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2025, AT 6:00 P.M. CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM #1101 301 WEST 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Hispanic Latino Quality of Life 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 remotely, contact Christi Vitela at christi.vitela@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2792. telephone. To to speak register CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Amanda Afifi, Chair Dulce Castañeda Andrea Flores Johanna Moya Fábregas Lyssette Galvan AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Yesenia Ramos, Vice Chair Brian Peña Jesús Perales Melissa Ruiz 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 Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission regular meeting on October 28, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Introduction of the Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment office (AACME). Briefing by Angela Means, Director, Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Presentation by Michael Ward Jr., President and CEO, Universal Tech Movement, regarding an updated mission, digital inclusion efforts and ways in which the commission can support UTM's pathways into technology. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Approve an alternate representative to the Joint Inclusion Committee. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Christi Vitela at the Austin City Clerk’s Office, at 512-974-2792 or christi.vitela@austintexas.gov, to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission, please contact Christi Vitela at 512-974-2792 or christi.vitela@austintexas.gov.
Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission October 28, 2025 HISPANIC/LATINO QUALITY OF LIFE RESOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, October 28, 2025 The Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission convened in a regular called meeting on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at City Hall, 301 W 2nd St in Austin, Texas. Chair Afifi called the Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:07 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Amanda Afifi, Chair Andrea Flores Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Yesenia Ramos, Vice Chair Brian Peña Dulce Castañeda Lyssette Galvan Johanna Moya Fábregas PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission regular meeting on August 26, 2025. The minutes from the meeting on August 26, 2025, were approved on Commissioner Galvan’s motion, Commissioner Castañeda’s second, on a 7-0 vote. Commissioners Perales and Ruiz were absent. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Discussion regarding the changes to the Get to Know Your Commission sessions. Discussed. 3. Discussion regarding the Tax Rate Election and the changes to FY 26-27 budget engagement and recommendations. 1 Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission October 28, 2025 Discussed. 4. Update on the Vivir Con Ganas Community Health Expo held in September 2025. Discussed. 5. Discussion regarding the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) October meeting’s Introduction of the Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment (AACME) Department. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Approve updates to the membership of the Immigration Working Group. The motion to approve adding community members, Raquel Rivera and Hector Ordaz, to Immigration Working Group was approved on Vice Chair Ramos’ motion, the Commissioner Moya Fábregas’ second, on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Peña was off the dais. Commissioners Perales and Ruiz were absent. 7. Approve the Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission’s 2026 Regular Meeting Schedule. The motion to approve the Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission’s 2026 Regular Meeting Schedule was approved on Commissioner Castañeda’s motion, Commissioner Moya Fábregas’ second, on a 6-0 vote. Commissioner Peña was off the dais. Commissioners Perales and Ruiz were absent. 8. Approve an alternate representative to the Joint Inclusion Committee. Discussed. No action taken. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment ADJOURNMENT Chair Afifi adjourned the meeting at 6:48 p.m. without objection. 2
Austin Arts, Culture, Music & Entertainment (AACME) Austin's Creative Heartbeat Angela Means, AACME Director November 2025 The Profound Impact of Arts & Culture According to the Texas Cultural Trust 2025 State of the Arts Report 2 • Established on February 24, 2025, Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment (AACME) emerged from decades of community advocacy to prioritize arts and music in Austin’s identity and governance. Created during a critical funding shortage, AACME strengthens the City’s commitment to building a vibrant, resilient creative ecosystem. • Art, Music, and culture remain the heart of Austin – shaping its unique vibe, supporting community connection, and attracting residents and visitors alike. 3 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. 4 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 5 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 6 6 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 7 • 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) 7 AACME's First Year: Building Trust Through Action 1 Community-Centered Approach Established transparency, active listening, and consistent availability to all stakeholders as core operational principles. 2 Effective Advocacy Successfully mediated resolutions during the controversial Airport expansion and Convention Center demolition projects, protecting local artists and artwork. 3 Research & …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2025, AT 6 P.M. 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 and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, contact Ella Garcia, Staff Liaison, for questions regarding speaker registration at LandUseLiaison@austintexas.gov or by phone at 512- 978-0821. CURRENT 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) EXECUTIVE SESSION (No public discussion) David Fouts (District 2) Lonny Stern (District 3) Andrew Cortes (District 4) Christian Tschoepe (District 6) Taylor Major (District 9) 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 5 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on March 19, 2024, the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on June 4, 2024, the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on June 18, 2024, the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on July 2, 2024, and the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on October 21, 2025. PUBLIC HEARINGS C14-2025-0091 - Covington Medical; District 7 703 E. Covington Drive, Walnut Creek Watershed 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: LX Enterprises LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Thrower Design (Victoria Haase) …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2024 The Zoning and Platting Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Board and Commissions Room, Room 1101, 301 W. 2nd Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair Smith called the Zoning and Platting Commission Meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Hank Smith Betsy Greenberg Alejandra Flores Lonny Stern Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Scott Boone David Fouts William D. Floyd Ryan Puzycki Carrie Thompson 2 vacancies on the dais. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission meeting on June 18, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of 06/18/2024 were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Stern’s motion, Vice Chair Greenberg’s second on a 9-0 vote. Two vacancies on the dais. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1 C14-2024-0054 - 8200 & 8300 North MoPac; District 10 8200 and 8300 North MoPac Expressway, Shoal Creek 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant OP 8200 MoPac Property, LLC & OP 8300 MoPac Property, LLC Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Drenner Group, PC (Amanda Swor) LO and LR to GR-MU-V-DB90 Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve the Neighborhood’s postponement request to the August 6, 2024 meeting was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Stern’s motion, Vice Chair Greenberg’s second on a 9-0 vote. Two vacancies on the dais. C14-2024-0083 - 11910 Research Blvd.; District 10 11910 Research Boulevard, Walnut Creek 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant Sovereign Commercial (Harry Scott) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Metcalfe, Wolff, Stuart & Williams (Katherine Nicely) GR to CS-CO Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of CS-CO for C14-2024-0083 - 11910 Research Blvd. located at 11910 Research Boulevard with an additional condition to prohibit access to Arabian Trail unless required by Staff in the site plan review process was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Stern’s motion, Vice Chair Greenberg’s second on a 9-0 vote. Two vacancies on the dais. C14-2023-0155 - 2103 Oak Valley Rd; District 5 2103 Oak Valley Road, Slaughter Creek Watershed 4. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant Eddie & Leila Mayfield Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Keepers Land Planning (Ricca Keepers) I-RR to SF-3 Staff Recommendation SF-1-CO Cynthia Hadri, 512-974-7620, cynthia.hadri@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve an indefinite postponement request from the Applicant was approved on the consent agenda …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 2024 The Zoning and Platting Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Board and Commissions Room, Room 1101, 301 W. 2nd Street, in Austin, Texas. The minutes from the meeting of 06/18/2024 were approved on 07/02/2024 on Commissioner Stern’s motion, Vice Chair Greenberg’s second on a 9-0 vote. Two vacancies on the dais. Chair Smith called the Zoning and Platting Commission Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Hank Smith Betsy Greenberg Alejandra Flores Lonny Stern Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Scott Boone David Fouts William D. Floyd Ryan Puzycki Carrie Thompson 2 vacancies on the dais. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission meeting on June 4, 2024. 1 The minutes from the meeting of 06/04/2024 were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Stern’s motion, Vice Chair Greenberg’s second on a 9-0 vote. Two vacancies on the dais. PUBLIC HEARINGS C14-2024-0014 - 15328 FM 1825 Road; District 7 15328 FM 1825 Road, Harris Branch 2. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: De Souza Investments LLC (Aline De Souza) Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: I-SF-2 to GR Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to grant Staff’s recommendation of GR for C14-2024-0014 - 15328 FM 1825 Road located at 15328 FM 1825 Road was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Stern’s motion, Vice Chair Greenberg’s second on a 9-0 vote. Two vacancies on the dais. C14-2024-0068 - We Are Blood; District 10 4303 Marathon Boulevard, Waller Creek 3. Rezoning: Location: Owner/Applicant: We Are Blood (Arlin Hall, CFO) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Winstead PC (Micah King) SF-3 to GO-MU Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to grant Staff’s recommendation of GO-MU-CO for C14-2024-0068 - We Are Blood located at 4303 Marathon Boulevard with the following conditions: Off-site accessory parking is the only permitted GO district use and limiting the property to all other permitted and conditional uses from the LO zoning district. Prohibit access via Marathon Boulevard., unless otherwise required. Require a minimum 10-foot compatibility buffer from the western Property line. This was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Stern’s motion, Vice Chair Greenberg’s second on a 9-0 vote. Two vacancies on the dais. 4. Rezoning: Location: C14-2023-0140 - Northeast Service Center; District 1 8301 & 8001 …
