ZERO WASTE ADVISORY COMMISSION CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION REFORM COMMITTEE Monday June 9th, 2025 11:00 AM Cepeda Branch Library 651 N Pleasant Valley Rd, Austin, TX 78702 CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Ian Steyaert (Chair); Amanda Masino; and Gerald Acuna CALL TO ORDER AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Meeting minutes; August 25th, 2021 STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing: Overview of C&D Qualified Processor Requirements and enforcement update DISCUSSION 3. Discussion: Meeting schedule for 2025 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 4 days before the meeting date. Please call Cahill Ordones at 512-978-1370 Austin Resource Recovery, or email cahill.ordones@austintexas.gov, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Construction and Demolition Reform Committee, please contact Cahill Ordones at cahill.ordones@austintexas.gov.
7211 Ridge Oak Road – Board of Adjustment Presentation Fence Height Variance Request ITEM03/1-PRESENTATION The Reyes Family at 7211 Ridge Oak Rd • • Request: up to 8’4”foot fence variance for specific portions of our property This request meets the City of Austin's criteria under Section 25-2-473 ITEM03/2-PRESENTATION ITEM03/3-PRESENTATION 1. Unique Conditions Causing Hardship HIGHER FINISHED FLOOR ELEVATION CREATES SLOPE TOWARD NEIGHBORS NEIGHBORING HOMES ARE CLOSE AND TWO-STORY, CAUSING PRIVACY ISSUES 6-FOOT FENCE IS INADEQUATE FOR BLOCKING VIEWS INTO NEIGHBORS LIVING AREAS ITEM03/4-PRESENTATION Slope & Elevation Reference (natural grade) Orange gradient from city website shows >15% slope in natural grade Source: https://maps.austintexas.gov/GIS/PropertyProfile/ 7211 Ridge Oak Adjoining fence neighbors Fencing on city- documented areas of slope greater than 15% ITEM03/5-PRESENTATION 2. Hardship is Not Self-Imposed SLOPE, HOUSE POSITIONS & TREES EXISTED BEFORE OUR REQUEST MATURE TREES CREATE SAFETY CONCERNS WITH CLIMBABLE LIMBS OUR CHILDREN HAVE SCALED EXISTING 6-FOOT FENCE IN REAR ADJACENT PROPERTY ITEM03/6-PRESENTATION Pre-Existing Conditions to rear adjacent property (6309 Poncha Pass) • Reduced privacy and hardship due to FFE being above 48” in addition to natural slope. Light trespass from neighboring flood lights and tree lighting • • 2 Mature trees along fence line that have been scaled & climbed by our children. • Neighbor’s fence is vertical pickets with horizontal support pickets on our side + capped at the top allowing for easy climbing access by our children. View from our side ITEM03/7-PRESENTATION Pre-existing Conditions View from other side (6309 Poncha Pass) View of our primary bedroom, living room and kitchen from rear adjacent fence line at 6’ Picture from rear adjacent neighbor’s yard showing visibility into living space (kitchen and primary bedroom) b/c of FFE ITEM03/8-PRESENTATION Finished Floor Elevation Street facing view Rear facing view measuring FFE at 38” in rear and 41” on side ITEM03/9-PRESENTATION 3. Necessary for Reasonable Use Taller fence has already shown benefits of reducing light trespass into our home and private living space Increases privacy, safety and comfort by addressing direct visibility, sightlines, and peaceful/usable outdoor space. Protects against unleashed dogs in adjoining yards by addressing the current topography and tree layout. ITEM03/10-PRESENTATION 4. Minimum Deviation Required Neighbor support letters agreeing to fence A NARROWLY FOCUSED REQUEST REQUESTING UP TO 8’4” FENCE WHERE PRIVACY/SAFETY ISSUES ARE MOST SEVERE, BELOW 8’ IN AREAS IT IS NOT AS RELEVANT LETTERS OF SUPPORT FROM NEIGHBORS ITEM03/11-PRESENTATION 5. No Adverse Impact Enhances neighborhood privacy and safety …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN FIREFIGHTERS’, POLICE OFFICERS’ AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL’S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MONDAY, JUNE 9, 2025, 11:00 AM HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT’S LEARNING AND RESEARCH CENTER 5202 E BEN WHITE, BLDG. 500 AUSTIN, TX 78741 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Jolsna Thomas, Chair Mitchell Kreindler Farah Ahmed, Vice Chair Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Matthew Chustz, 512-974-2859, Matthew.Chustz@austintexas.gov. The committee may go into a closed session under the Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071, of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from legal counsel on any item on this agenda. CALL TO ORDER AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes from the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting on May 5, 2025. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. Hear and rule on appeal(s) from the Emergency Medical Services Captain - Communications written promotional examination administered on May 2, 2025, pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code, Section 143.034, and the City of Austin Fire Fighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations, Rule 7. Discussion regarding whether the Commission questions the fitness for duty determination made of a City of Austin Emergency Medical Services Medic-Field, Michael Ozuna, by the Medic’s personal physician under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 143.081 and Rule 15.04 of the City of Austin Fire Fighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Personnel Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations. Discussion and possible action to appoint a physician to examine a City of Austin Emergency Medical Services Medic-Field, Michael Ozuna, and to submit a report to the Commission, the Emergency Medical Services Chief, and the medic pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 143.081 and Rule 15.04 of the City of Austin Fire Fighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical …
REGULAR MEETING of the BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT June 9, 2025 AT 5:30PM Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT 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 email for elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov or call 512-974-2202. remote participation by telephone. To remotely, register speak to CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS: ___Jessica Cohen (Chair) ___Melissa Hawthorne (Vice-Chair) ___Thomas Ates ___Jeffery Bowen ___Sameer S Birring ___Bianca A Medina-Leal ___Yung-ju Kim ___Brian Poteet ___Niccolo A Sacco ___Margaret Shahrestani ___Michael Von Ohlen ___Corry L Archer-Mcclellan (Alternate) ___Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) The Board of Adjustment may go into closed session to receive advice from legal counsel regarding any item on this agenda (Private consultation with legal counsel – Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code). AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first (4) four speakers signed up/register prior (no later than noon the day before the meeting) to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Board of Adjustment meeting on May 12, 2025. On-Line Link: Draft Minutes for May 12, 2025 PUBLIC HEARINGS Discussion and action on the following cases. Previous Postponed Variance cases: 2. C15-2025-0007 Jay Hargrave for Hans Vaziri 601 Kinney Avenue On-Line Link: ITEM02 ADV PACKET PART1, PART2, NO PRESENTATION The applicant is requesting a variance(s) from the Land Development Code 25-2- 492 Site Development Regulations (Maximum Height Requirements) & Subchapter F: Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 2, Development Standards Section 3.4.1 (Height) to increase the height on a flat roof from 32 feet (maximum allowed) to 42 feet (requested), in order to complete a remodel/addition to attach a bedroom to an existing single- family residence in an “SF-3”, Single- Family zoning district. NOTE: LDC 25-2 Land Development, Subchapter F: Residential Design and Compatibility Standards, Article 2: - Development Standards, Section 3.4.1 – Height. Height shall be measured vertically from the average of the highest and lowest grades adjacent to the building …
TRAINING SESSION OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT June 9, 2025 1:30 PM-4:00 PM Boards and Commission Room 1101 301 West 2nd Street, Austin Texas 78701 Some members of the BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT may be participating by videoconference. No actions or votes will be taken. 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 email for elaine.ramirez@austintexas.gov or call 512-974-2202. remote participation by telephone. To remotely, register speak to CURRENT BOARD MEMEBERS: ___Thomas Ates ___ Jessica Cohen (Chair) ___ Melissa Hawthorne (Vice Chair) ___Sameer S Birring ___Jeffery Bowen ___Bianca A Medina-Leal ___Yung-ju Kim ___Brian Poteet ___Niccolo A Sacco ___Margaret Shahrestani ___Michael Von Ohlen ___Suzanne Valentine (Alternate) ___Corry L Archer-mcclellan (Alternate) CALL TO ORDER TRAINING SESSION Board of Adjustment Deep Dive: Key Topics & Issues 1. Overview -Brent Lloyd (BOA) General Background • The history of BOAs & their role in zoning • Creation of Austin’s BOA • What BOAs do: Variances Special Exceptions Appeals Variances: Criteria for Approval & Other Considerations • What constitutes a “hardship”? • When is a property deprived of “reasonable use”? • What does it mean to alter “area character? • Variance conditions – what are they for and when are they appropriate? • New state legislation affecting BOA variance criteria? Special Exceptions • What are they, and how are they different from variances? • Austin’s use of special exceptions? Administrative Appeals • What’s an appeal, and how is it different than a variance or exception? • Considerations unique to appeals. 2. Issues Specific to Residential Review -Mike Peralta (Residential Review) • Subchapter F (Residential Design & Compatibility) • Special Exceptions • Other issues 3. Environmental & Lake Austin Issues -John Clement (WPD) • Lake Austin Regulations • Heritage Tree Issues • Related topics 4. Compatibility- Christine Barton-Holmes (LUR) 5. Boat Docks - Clarissa Davis (LUR) ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days before the meeting date. Please call or email Board Liaison …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of the ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL Monday, June 9, 2025, at 6:00 PM Virtual Meeting Members of the ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL may participate by video conference. Public comment will be allowed remotely via video conference or telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item 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 participation. To register to speak, call or email AIPP Program Manager Jaime Castillo at jaime.castillo@austintexas.gov, (512) 974-7852. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Chair – Kristi-Anne Shaer, Vice Chair – Andrew Danziger, Taylor Davis, Bernardo Diaz, Stephanie Lemmo, Monica Maldonado – Arts Commission Liaison 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 minutes of the Art in Public Places Panel Meeting on June 2, 2025. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. 3. 4. Discussion of Arts Commission Liaison Report on Action Items from May 19, 2025, Arts Commissions Meeting by Arts Commission Liaison Maldonado Discussion of Concept Design for the Transportation & Public Works: Airport Boulevard Corridor (C1A, C5) Art in Public Places Project – Liza Fishbone Discussion of the Relocation and Re-design of “Uplifted Ground” by Michael Singer Studio DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. 6. ACTION: Approve the Selection Process Recommendations for the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Airport Expansion & Development Program (AEDP) Phase III Art in Public Places Projects – Restroom Entries ACTION: Approve the Selection Process Recommendations for the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Airport Expansion & Development Program (AEDP) Phase III Art in Public Places Projects – Amenity Lounges and Spaces for Children STAFF BRIEFINGS 7. Art in Public Places Staff Briefing on Conservation, Current Projects, and Milestones FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please contact AIPP Program Manager Jaime Castillo at jaime.castillo@austintexas.gov or (512) 974- 7852 for additional information; TTY users' route through Relay Texas at …
Construction & Demolition Recycling Ordinance Qualified Processors Background • C&D made up 23% of waste disposed in Texas MSW landfills in 2023 (TCEQ, 2023). • In 2009, the City of Austin adopted the Zero Waste Strategic Plan. • City-wide Zero Waste goal to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill by 90% by 2040. • Austin Energy Green Building (AEGB) • Developed first rating system in the U.S. for evaluating sustainability of buildings in 1991. • Set diversion requirements for construction projects many years before the C&D Recycling Ordinance. Requirements Affected projects: 1. Beginning October 1, 2016, construction projects that exceed 5,000 square feet of new, added, or remodeled floor area; and 2. Beginning October 1, 2019, commercial and multifamily projects that require a demolition permit [§ 25-11-39(C)]. Project requirements: 1. May not dispose more than 2.5 pounds of materials per square foot of the project OR Shall divert a minimum of 50 percent of materials generated by the project for beneficial use [§ 15-6-150(B)]. 2. Requirements cont. A permittee shall provide the department a report at the same time it requests final inspections [§ 15-6-153(A)]. A report must include: 1. The quantity of materials delivered directly to a disposal facility (landfilled); and 2. The quantity delivered to a processor or end-user and diverted for beneficial use [§ 15-6-153(B)]. Metrics Year of Final Inspection 2025 292 40% 34% Affected Projects Submission Rate Compliance Rate 2024 708 68% 59% Affected Projects Submission Rate Compliance Rate 2023 752 81% 72% Affected Projects Submission Rate Compliance Rate As of May 20th, 2025. Compliance Efforts • Ordinance acknowledgment in permit applications • Notifications • Letters • Automated emails • C&D marketing campaign (June-August) • Billboards • Radio • Bus ads • Print ads • Digital ads Enforcement • Since 2023, we have initiated ~500 C&D compliance cases • Voluntary Compliance • Most effective use of staff resources and for attaining compliance • 60% of cases voluntarily submitted a diversion report • Non-compliance • A permittee that fails to meet requirements commits a Class C misdemeanor [§ 15-6-170] Qualified Processors (QPs) Purpose: • Provide a neutral, 3rd party to certify diversion • Decrease paperwork for general contractors QPs have a validated average diversion rate (ADR) that can be applied to the materials they process. i.e., Materials diverted by QP = tons delivered x ADR A permittee may deliver materials to a qualified processor to …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ELECTRIC UTILITY COMMISSION June 9, 2025 6:00 PM AUSTIN ENERGY HEADQUARTERS/SHUDDE FATH CONFERENCE ROOM 4815 MUELLER BLVD AUSTIN, TEXAS Some members of the Electric Utility Commission maybe participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely by telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation. To register contact Nici Huff, at Nici.Huff@AustinEnergy.com or via phone at 512-972-8621. AGENDA Cesar Benavides Jonathon Blackburn Al Braden Chris Gillett Chris Kirksey Cyrus Reed Joshua Rhodes Members: Dave Tuttle, Chair Kaiba White, Vice Chair Raul Alvarez Lauren Bellomy CALL MEETING TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 5 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 Electric Utility Commission Regular Meeting on May 12, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing on the Green Building Program by Heidi Kasper, Director Energy Efficiency Services. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discuss and approve a recommendation on changing city code that relates to allowable methods for board and commission communications. 4. Discussion of electric landscaping equipment distribution event. 5. Discussion and approval of changes to the 2025 EUC meeting schedule. 6. Discussion and approval of recommendations on hiring process for new Austin Energy general manager. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Nici Huff at Austin Energy, at (512) 972-8621 or email Nici.Huff@AustinEnergy.com, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the Electric Utility Commission, please contact Nici Huff at (512) 972-8621 or email Nici.Huff@AustinEnergy.com.
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of the ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL Monday, June 9, 2025, at 6:00 PM Virtual Meeting Members of the ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PANEL may participate by video conference. Public comment will be allowed remotely via video conference or telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item 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 participation. To register to speak, call or email AIPP Program Manager Jaime Castillo at jaime.castillo@austintexas.gov, (512) 974-7852. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Chair – Kristi-Anne Shaer, Vice Chair – Andrew Danziger, Taylor Davis, Bernardo Diaz, Stephanie Lemmo, Monica Maldonado – Arts Commission Liaison AGENDA ADDENDUM DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. ACTION: Approve the Selection Process Recommendations for the St. John Redevelopment Site Art in Public Places Project
MAXWELL EMCAYS P. 312.888.0640 E. art@emcays.com W. Maxwell.Emcays.com Texas 422 E. Avenue B, Robstown, TX 78380 Chicago 55 E Monroe suite 3800 Chicago, IL 60616 EXHIBITIONS University of Illinois BFA 2011 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS NBA Chicago | Making a difference ABC 7 | Chicagoans You Should Know 2019 Black Excellence Award When We Come Together (Public Art) Chicago, IL 2024 The Path Forward (Public Art) Champaign, IL 2024 ASPIRE | Englewood Monument (Public Art) Englewood Chicago, IL 2023 OUR WOVEN STORY (Public Art) New Bedford, Massachusetts 2023 Tree of Remembrance (Public Art) Chicago, IL Dec 2022 UNTAPPED! Chicago, IL Oct 2022 Grand Rapids Art Prize (Public Art) Chicago, IL Oct 2022 Bantu Fest (Public Art) Chicago, IL July 2022 Silver Room Block Party Chicago, IL, July 2022 DEMAND JUSTICE (Public Art) Chicago, IL May. 2021 Dusable Lakeshore Drive Dusable Lakeshore Drive CHICAGO IS HOME Chicago, IL Oct. 2021 THE REBIRTH OF A NATION Chicago, FL Feb. 2021 TREE OF REMEMBRANCE (Public Art) Chicago, IL Nov. 2020 A Cracked Atom (Public Art) Chicago, IL Dec. 2020 LET THEM STAY HOME Chicago, IL May. 2020 Art Basel Miami, FL Dec. 2018 Heroism, Gallery Guichard Chicago, IL Mar. 2018 Beauty of Diversity, Gallery Guichard Chicago, IL Mar. 2017 Farewell 44, NYCH Art Gallery Chicago, IL Feb. 2017 Harlem Fine Arts Show Chicago, IL Dec. 2016 NYCH Art Gallery Chicago, IL Sept. 2016 Reside Concierge Chicago, IL Aug. 2016 JanKossen Contemporary Art Gallery New York, NY July 2016 FOUND, Gallery Guichard Chicago, IL June 2016 M.A.Y.E.R Art Gallery Chicago, IL June 2016 Gallery Guichard Washington, DC June 2016 State of the Art Chicago, IL June 2016 ai Koto Art Galleries Chicago, IL May 2016 Projekt30 Chicago, IL May 2016 Gallery Guichard Chicago, IL Jan. 2016 ChiRaq Movie Chicago, IL Sept. 2015 African Festival of the Arts (Public Art) Chicago, IL Sept. 2015 100,000 Opportunities Initiative, Starbucks Chicago, IL Sept. 2015 Solo Show, The Artist Lounge Chicago, IL Aug. 2015 Gallery Guichard Chicago, IL July 2014 Solo Show, Art Revolution Chicago, IL Sept. 2013 Art Basel Miami, FL Dec. 2013 DuSable Museum Chicago, IL Feb. 2012 Gallery Guichard Chicago, IL Oct. 2011 Document created by PublicArtist.org Image List for Maxwell Emcays Demand Justice 15 ''''''''''''''''x 30'''''''''''''''' X 8'''''''''''''''' Chicago 2021 Mixed Media n/a MaxwellEmcays01.JPG Drive. The Chicago Park District commissioned "DEMAND JUSTICE" and its placement on DuSable Lakeshore The Cracked Atom 14'''''''''''''''' X 14'''''''''''''''' X 9'''''''''''''''' Chicago …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of the URBAN RENEWAL BOARD June 09, 2025, SPECIAL CALLED MEETING 6:00 pm STREET JONES BUILDING, ROOM 400A 1000 EAST 11TH ST, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78702 Some members of the Urban Renewal Board may be participating by videoconference and a quorum will be present at the location identified above. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Hunter Maples, (512) 974-3120 or hunter.maples@austintexas.gov. The Urban Renewal Board reserves the right to go into closed session to discuss any of the items on this agenda as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS: Manuel Escobar, Chair Darrell W, Pierce, Vice Chair Amit Motwani Byron Davis Jacqueline Watson Kobla Tetey Tam Hawkins AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers who registered to speak no later than noon the day before the meeting, if speaking virtually, or who signed up prior to the meeting being called to order if speaking in person, will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1 of 2 DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Discussion related to updates on future development of Blocks 16 & 18 from Pleasant Hill Collaborative and Rally Austin, including project status and anticipated timeline (Sean Garretson and Garrett Scharton, Pleasant Hill Collaborative; Lex Miller, Rally Austin) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. Discussion and authorization of Chair Escobar to draft and sign letter of support regarding the credit enhancement requested by Pleasant Hill Collaborative for the future development of Blocks 16 & 18 Discussion and authorization of Chair Escobar to draft and sign letter of support regarding the height variance requested by Pleasant Hill Collaborative for the future development of Blocks 16 EXECUTIVE SESSION 4. 5. Discuss legal matters related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of an interest in Blocks 16 and 18 located on East 11th Street in Austin (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code) Discuss real estate matters related to the purchase, exchange, …
REGULAR MEETING of the ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION June 9, 2025, 6:00 p.m. Austin City Hall, Room 1101 301 West 2nd St Austin, Texas 78701 Some members of the Animal Advisory 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 Christi Vitela at christi.vitela@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-2792. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Ryan Clinton, Travis County Nancy Nemer, Travis County Beatriz Dulzaides, D2 Ann Linder, Vice Chair, D3 Dr. Paige Nilson, D4 Whitney Holt, D5 Jo Anne Norton, Parliamentarian, D7 Erin Ferguson, D8 Sarah Huddleston, D9 Koby Ahmed, Mayor AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Animal Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on April 14, 2025. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding monthly reports provided by the Animal Services Office. 3. Staff briefing regarding an update on the implementation of the Animal Services Office Strategic Plan 2025 to 2030. Presentation by Juany Torres, Strategic Plan Project Manager, Animal Services Office. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Discussion regarding the 2024-2025 Annual Internal Review for the Animal Advisory Commission. WORKING GROUP UPDATES 5. Update from the Community Cats Processing Working Group regarding the work completed since February 2025. 6. Update from the Long Distance Adoption Working Group regarding the work completed since March 2025. 7. Update from the Good Fix Marketing Working Group regarding the last three meetings and accomplishments so far. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 8. Approve updates to the membership of the Good Fix Working Group. 9. Conduct officer election for Chair. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please contact …
Animal Advisory Commission Minutes April 14, 2025 ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES APRIL 14, 2025 The Animal Advisory Commission convened in a regular meeting on April 14, 2025, at 301 W. 2nd St in Austin, Texas. Vice Chair Linder called the Animal Advisory Commission Meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Ryan Clinton, Chair, Travis County Ann Linder, Vice Chair, D3 Erin Ferguson, D8 Luis Herrera, D6 Dr. Paige Nilson, D4 Jo Anne Norton, D7 Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: Beatriz Dulzaides, D2 Laura Hoke, Mayor’s Appointee Nancy Nemer, Travis County Whitney Holt, D5 Commissioners Absent: Sarah Huddleston, D9 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Julie Oliver – Dog water and cleaning process at AAC Rochelle Vickery – Dog and cat rescue Pat Valls-Trelles – Speaker rules and working group updates APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Animal Advisory Commission Regular Meeting on March 10, 2025. 1 Animal Advisory Commission Minutes April 14, 2025 The motion to approve the minutes from the meeting on March 10, 2025, was approved on Commissioner Nilson’s motion, Vice Chair Linder’s second, on an 8-0 vote. Chair Clinton abstained. Commissioner Hoke was off the dais. Commissioner Huddleston was absent. STAFF BRIEFINGS 2. Staff briefing regarding monthly reports provided by the Animal Services Office. The presentation was made by Jason Garza, Deputy Chief Animal Services Officer. Commissioner Herrera and Chair Clinton asked for the distribution of the data and final report regarding Good Fix. 3. Staff briefing regarding the implementation of new shelter software at the Animal Services Office. The presentation was made by Jason Garza, Deputy Chief Animal Services Officer. DISCUSSION ITEMS 4. Presentation by Austin Pets Alive! regarding license agreement reports. The presentation was made by Stephanie Bilbro, Austin Pets Alive! Director of Operations. 5. Discussion regarding the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget including a review of budget requests made by the Animal Services Office and the process for Fiscal Year 2026 budget development. Discussed. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 6. Conduct officer elections for the Chair, Vice Chair, and Parliamentarian. The motion to approve Commissioner Nilson as Chair failed on Commissioner Norton’s motion, Commissioner Nilson’s second, on a 5-5 vote. Those voting aye were: Commissioners Ferguson, Holt, Herrera, Nilson, and Norton. Those voting nay were: Chair Clinton, Vice Chair Linder, Commissioners Dulzaides, Hoke, and Nemer. Commissioner Huddleston was absent. The motion to approve Commissioner Clinton as Chair failed on Vice Chair Linder’s motion, …
Information is from October 1, 2024– May 31, 2025 Intake Year (fiscal) Dog totals Cat totals Totals Outcome Year (fiscal) Dog totals Cat totals Totals Difference of outcomes - intakes Dog totals Cat totals Totals Cats Adoption RTO/RTO Adopt Transfer Euthanasia Died Missing SNR (former SCRP) Total Dog Adoption RTO/RTO Adopt Transfer Euthanasia Died Missing Total 2025 3450 3792 7242 2025 3289 3585 6874 2025 -161 -207 -368 2025 2253 130 694 157 66 4 281 3585 2025 2087 497 581 104 20 0 3289
May 2025 AUSTIN ANIMAL SERVICES REPORT 1 On May 5, 2025, Animal Services transitioned to a new database for shelter management. This transition is ongoing and has potentially impacted data reporting. Austin Animal Center Data is partially incomplete due to systems transfer. • The live outcome rate for May 1-5 was 89.23%. For May 6-31, the live outcome rate was 91.02%. • A total of 1,332 animals were brought to the shelter which included 840 dogs, 466 cats, 37 wild animals, 7 rabbits, 6 guinea pigs, and one bird. • A total of 500 animals were adopted (168 adult dogs, 69 puppies, 128 kittens, 122 adult cats, 5 rabbits, 4 mice, 2 birds, and 2 guinea pigs). • A total of 80 dogs and cats were returned to their owners (RTOs and RTO-Adopt). • On May 1, there were 922 animals within the ASO inventory. • On June 1, there were 1307 animals within the ASO inventory. Animal Protection Data is partially incomplete due to systems transfer. • Animal Protection Officers (APOs) returned 9 animals to their owners in the field. • Officers handed out 4 fencing assistance applications and implanted 0 microchip(s). • Officers impounded 91 injured animals and delivered approximately 28 wildlife animals to Austin Wildlife Rescue. • Officers submitted 33 specimens for rabies testing. We had 6 positive bats, 6 decomposed bats, and 1 decomposed raccoon. Wildlife Data is partially incomplete and does not include non-coyote wildlife. • There were 44 total coyote related activities (Behavior types include Sighting, Encounter, Incident, and Observation. “Observation” is defined as hearing coyotes howling and finding scat or footprints.) o 22 sightings, 17 wild sick, 2 incidents, 1 encounter, and 2 wild injured • Out of 44 coyote related activities, 25 (57%) reports fell within the reported behavior types (sighting, encounter, incident, and observation) o There were no encounters or incidents reported for the month of May. Volunteer Data is partially incomplete due to systems transfer. • 520 volunteers contributed 6,889 hours in May. • • The Volunteer Program held 4 orientations, introducing 118 potential volunteers to shelter operations. The Volunteer Program scheduled 16 Community Service Restitution individuals to perform 162 hours of laundry, dishes and other duties as assigned. • 158 volunteers dedicated their time to volunteer development and onboarding training. 2 • 21 individuals donated 42 hours toward group volunteer service, through dog-walking and general cat care. Foster & …
Variances from LDC sought for addition and pool on fragile slope • 601 Kinney is on a steep slope above 32 residences, the Villas of Lost Creek -C15-2025-0007 • Statement: “Buda is a big flat rock” should be reviewed • Statement: “along the edge of a small canyon that has created a unique erosive condition” should be reviewed. • Survey plat shows elevations from 510’ to 485’ ITEM02/1-LATE BACKUP-OPPOSITION “Bedrock” on top of Clay follow yellow lines to collapse at Barton Spgs Rd /Lamar ITEM02/2-LATE BACKUP-OPPOSITION Elevation at 601 Kinney ITEM02/3-LATE BACKUP-OPPOSITION Villas of Lost Canyon -32 Residences ITEM02/4-LATE BACKUP-OPPOSITION Slope adjustment after removal of toe of stable slope- Dr. Peter Flawn sketch Buda Limestone Del Rio Clay ITEM02/5-LATE BACKUP-OPPOSITION Barton Springs Rd at Lamar 1960’s- Flawn ITEM02/6-LATE BACKUP-OPPOSITION ITEM02/7-LATE BACKUP-OPPOSITION Wooldridge Dr. Slope Failure ITEM02/8-LATE BACKUP-OPPOSITION Collapse, Landslide, Slope Failure, Erosion • 80 foot high 300 ft long landslide collapsed into Shoal Creek from Wooldridge Dr. down to the trail near 25th St. at Lamar Blvd • Damaged 300 ft. of Hike and Bike trail • Actual $60 Million to move the trail etc., Estimated $25 million. • Lawsuit between homeowners and City was settled in April. ITEM02/9-LATE BACKUP-OPPOSITION Wooldridge Dr. fallen boulders in Shoal Creek $60 Million to Repair City land ITEM02/10-LATE BACKUP-OPPOSITION Shoal Creek Trail closed due to Wooldridge Dr. Slope Failure ITEM02/11-LATE BACKUP-OPPOSITION Wooldridge Dr. Topographical Map 580 ‘to 510 ‘ elevation Wooldridge Dr. ITEM02/12-LATE BACKUP-OPPOSITION 910 Poplar Street Slope Failure ITEM02/13-LATE BACKUP-OPPOSITION 910 Poplar St. Slope Failure ITEM02/14-LATE BACKUP-OPPOSITION 910 Poplar St. Slope Failure (Variance from 150 ft. to 50 ft. for CEF) ITEM02/15-LATE BACKUP-OPPOSITION Before Development 910 Poplar St. Feb. 2021 ITEM02/16-LATE BACKUP-OPPOSITION ITEM02/17-LATE BACKUP-OPPOSITION ITEM02/18-LATE BACKUP-OPPOSITION ITEM02/19-LATE BACKUP-OPPOSITION ITEM02/20-LATE BACKUP-OPPOSITION ITEM02/21-LATE BACKUP-OPPOSITION ITEM02/22-LATE BACKUP-OPPOSITION Zilker Neighborhood Association zilkerneighborhood@gmail.com 2009 Arpdale Austin, TX 78704 June 9, 2025 Re: Case C15-2025-0007, 601 Kinney, Austin TX 78704 To: Board of Adjustment, City of Austin Dear Chair and Board Members: The variance application at 601 Kinney does not meet the findings regarding reasonable use, hardship, and area character, as described below. In addition, the proposed construction on a steep slope could damage the homes in the canyon below (see letters of opposition submitted by residents of Lost Canyon and the presentation on slope failures submitted by Megan Meisenbach). One intent of the applicable ordinance, which ties the height limit to the slope average, is to …
Case C15-2025-0019 7211 Ridge Oak Rd Austin Tim Favorite, on behalf of the Woods at Legend Oaks HOA 11950 Jollyville Road Austin TX 78759 OPPOSED The Board of directors, architectural committee, and several neighbors in the area have stated that they are opposed to the 8’ fence being installed in the neighborhood due to the fact that the rest of the front facing fences in the neighborhood are 6’ tall. This creates an inconsistency in the neighborhood, and it obstructs the view from the neighboring houses.